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Issue 01 Vol 12 lIFESTylE mAgAZINE 14 -27January 2015

THE SOUNDTRACK TO YOUR SUMMER

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Wow, that went fast! It seems like yesterday that we were

getting ready for the festive season break and suddenly we are back again firing away on all eight cylinders flying off the mark at the start of a new season of Life & Style.

Although it has only just begun, 2015 is already shaping up to be an interesting year. For starters in the 1989 sci-fi comedy “Back to the Future Part II,” characters Marty McFly, Doc Brown and Jennifer use the famous converted DeLorean time machine to travel from the year 1985 into the future. The date? 2015!

The film’s version of the future is complete with technology that has sadly yet to be invented, including flying cars, self-tying shoes and — despite a 2014 hoax that tried to prove otherwise — hoverboards.

But other “Back to the Future” wonders have materialised into our present reality including flat screen televisions that have existed for a few years, hands-free video games that

are currently on the market and video conferencing that can be utilised through services such as Skype, Google Hangouts and Apple’s Facetime.

2015 will also be the year that the planet Pluto reveals its secrets to us, 85 years after it was first discovered in 1930.

On July 14, 2015, at 7:49 a.m. EDT NASA’s New Horizons probe will make its closest approach to Pluto. Nine years after its launch and three billion miles from Earth, New Horizons will be the first spacecraft to get close-up photos of the dwarf planet.

Scientists know next to nothing about Pluto. The only images of Pluto to date are from the Hubble Telescope, which show nothing more than a blurry dot. New Horizons will not only photograph Pluto and its moons, it will gather information on its geology and atmosphere before sailing on to study objects from the early solar system in the Kuiper Belt.

And, on the subject of celestial bodies, all things

being equal, 2015 will be the year that Queen Elizabeth becomes Britain’s longest reigning monarch. On Sept. 9, 2015, the queen regnant’s reign will overtake Queen Victoria’s record of 63 years and 217 days on the throne.

I presume this will prompt a

celebration of epic scale to celebrate the occasion. This

augurs well for some fabulous television

entertainment that we will no doubt become available to us at the foot of the Dark Continent too, making up somewhat for the dreadful fare that the SABC continues to produce and insists we pay for through our television license fees.

And 2015 marks the beginning of a new age in local radio programming in the Republic of Life & Style as we roll out the all new Radio Life & Style – Ballito’s first commercial radio station playing you the best adult contemporary

and solid gold music from across the globe interspersed with local info, insight and news that you can really use. Radio Life & Style has already become a firm favourite here and has attracted an audience across the world as people who love Ballito tune in online for a little North Coast magic.

Broadcasting live from our custom-designed studio in the Lifestyle Centre at the heart of Ballito, If you haven’t discovered us yet, we have a real treat in store for you on air, on line and even on your mobile. If you are out of range of our radio signal on 88.0FM, you can find us online on www.lifeandstyle.fm wherever you are or wherever you go.

So now we can keep you up to date with the latest happenings as they unfold here while you ride the soundtrack to our endless summer on Radio Life & Style 88.0FM.

I think the 2015 is going to be our best year yet!

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Aggregate 88,14%Afrikaans, English, Life

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DeStIny LIFe AcAdeMy celebrates their 5th birthday, as the doors swing open at the start of the new year.

The cutting edge campus takes you on a journey of discovery and creativity that stimulates learning. The inspiring learning spaces makes the most of technology to both innovate and enhance the learning experience.

The family values and Christian heartbeat of dLA ensures an environment of love and care, seeking the best in everyone by cultivating gifts and talents. The dedicated and guaranteed small classes make it possible for every learner to know by every encounter that they truly matter.

Destined for Greatness is the motto of the school as every opportunity is taken to inspire, encourage and

mentor each learner to be courageous, confident and creative as someone created by God.

Entrepreneurship, leadership and creativity are great strengths within the school, which also enjoys a rich and diverse sports programme.

dLA is currently a High School running from Grade 8 to Grade 12 with fees starting at R2200 per month for grade 8’s over 12 months up to R3200 per month for Grade 12’s over 10 months.

In addition to the provision of a great High School education, destiny Life offers a Pre School called Destiny Kids. Our recently opened Ballito Varsity provides

a tertiary education solution to both school leavers and adults who have always wanted to get that much desired degree under their belt.

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PReStIge BABy & KIdz AcAdeMy is a group of exclusive Baby care centres and Pre-Schools that offer

the best in facilities, care and extended services.

The school was founded by Judy Nieuwenhuizen who opened the first branch in Johannesburg in 2010. It has since grown in leaps and bounds and is

in huge demand by parents.

Prestige schools focus on a holistic positive approach and in developing each child as a whole and as an individual including socially, academically, spiritually, physically and emotionally.

Our motto is "Learning through Play" and our branches are kitted out with a

wide variety of exciting educational toys and equipment to make learning fun and exciting without pressure and at the child's pace.

All our schools have learning boards and whiteboards so as to get our children involved with the learning process from a young age making it as fun and interactive as possible. We also follow our weekly

Prestige Life Skills themes which teaches motivation, goal setting, time management, anger management, friendship skills etc. all important for when they move over to BIG school.

Prestige schools follow a set

CAPS curriculum that starts from the age of two up to Grade R in some

branches. Some of our schools are feeder schools to top private primary schools in their areas.

Our Baby class follows a simplified version that is age appropriate and encourages them to develop and grow in a fun safe and stimulating environment. Our main focus is on developing vocabulary and communication skills as well as on gross and fine motor skills. Our babies also receive Baby Massage and Baby Gym to assist in their development.

Prestige schools are franchising and we now have three branches in Gauteng and two branches in KZN in Ballito and Palm Lakes Estate on the North Coast. Two more branches in Umhlanga and South Coast are scheduled to open by the end of 2015.

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HIS slick black hair and boyish looks sent female fans around the world into a frenzy.

So as music lovers around the world celebrated what would have been Elvis

Presley's 80th birthday this week - an image was released showing what he may have looked like now.

Photo specialists Phojoe.com created an age progression photo of the King of Rock and Roll - with greying hair and wrinkles.

The company is regularly used by local law enforcement, media, and occasionally the FBI to put together images of how suspects or people of interest may look years down the line.

They studied about 50 photos of Elvis and used them as reference to come up with the image predicting how the rock and roll icon would look now.

Presley was born in poverty in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935, and as a teen moved to Memphis with his parents and absorbed the mixture of blues, rhythm and blues, and African-American gospel from which rock music emerged.

He moved to Memphis with his parents at age 13. He died on August 16, 1977 in Memphis at the age of 42.

Several hundred fans braved freezing cold last Thursday to join Elvis Presley's family in Memphis, Tennessee on what would have been the King of Rock 'n' Roll's 80th birthday.

WELL-ESTABLISHED law firm Kruger Attorneys have

just expanded by opening a branch on the North Coast.

Owner and CEO Michelle Kruger, who will be heading up the new branch herself, has 15 years of practising experience in the legal sector in KwaZulu-Natal.

She will be specialising in divorce law and divorce mediation, contract law and commercial litigation.

“I believe we can add value to the area in offering specialised legal services,

there certainly is a need for this in the area,” said Kruger.

Kruger studied at the University of Bloemfontein and finished her B.Proc degree through Unisa after she got married.

She has opened three firms in total, with her Richards Bay branch flourishing after a prosperous 13 years in business. Kruger Attorneys also have clients nationally.

Kruger only has senior, experienced staff in her employ, as she believes in using the best, qualified people.

Kruger worked at the SABC in Johannesburg and for an

international trade and investment company, but the law is her passion.

“I have an absolute passion for the law. It is my true calling and I can’t imagine doing anything else. I enjoy helping people in seeing that justice is served and to help them move on from difficult circumstances in their lives,” said Kruger.

Her offices are situated at her home in Sheffield, guaranteeing privacy to clients.

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life and Style Fm HAS juST WeLCOMeD neWS GIRL ShAN-NON hOPKINS TO THe TeAM.

ShAnnon will be in and around town picking up the latest news snippets, and tapping into what’s hot and current on the north coast.

Having grown up on the Dolphin Coast and been in the writing game locally full and part time since 2007, Shannon knows the area and its people well.She has worked at a number of local print,

online and magazine titles, and sees radio as a fresh way of keeping in contact with the community. “I have never worked for radio before, and am really excited to take up the challenge. I think it will be a great medium of keeping the public informed about breaking news as well as about the incredible people in our area,” she said. Her passions are writing in all forms, but especially people profiles, nostalgia or historical pieces and environmental issues. “I believe we are inspired by hearing other peoples’ stories, and I feel it is my life’s purpose to tell these stories,” she said. Shannon studied fine art and English at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in Pietermaritzburg, graduating in 2006. During this time she spent a year in Japan as an exchange student, studying the country’s arts and literature, as well as the language. She also taught English there and travelled through Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. However Shannon says she will always call the North Coast home.“I travelled quite a bit when I was younger – globally and in South Africa – but somehow I have always returned to the beautiful North Coast. We have it all here – the beach, the open space, a burgeoning economy and an airport - it really is just home to me,” she said.

Need to get information out there. Contact Shannon on 083 305 4813 or Shannon@lifeandstyle.fm.

FoR the past ten years Life & Style has been a leading lifestyle

media brand on the Kzn north coast from Ballito to Umhlanga and beyond.

Our fortnightly lifestyle magazines together with our quarterly A5 glossy advertisers, set the benchmark for what’s hot and happening in the region. This is Blue Sky media at its best with a focus on strong content covering fun, fashion,

motoring, health, finance, sport, property, trends and events in the region.

With an audited regular readership of on excess of 100 000 upper LSM readers (Media Marketing Services) we talk directly to the hearts and minds of those who enjoy the good things in life and can afford them.

Now, Life & Style has taken to the airwaves with the launch of Ballito’s first commercial radio station – Radio Life & Style 88.0FM. This is a

low power commercial FM radio station broadcasting from a custom-designed studio in the heart of the Ballito Lifestyle centre, the busiest shopping destination in Ballito. The FM signal is limited to our region but the radio station is also carried digitally across all mobile platforms, computers, decoders and devices capable of audio streaming, taking the voice of Ballito to the world.

In PRINT, on AIR ONlINE everywhereONly COmmERCIAl RADIO STATIONbAllITOS FIRST

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call us to discuss how the most effective, most affordable radio advertising rates on the north coast can help you maximize your reach this season. you’ll be amazed at what we can do for you for so much less than has ever been possible before. we can create a campaign that takes your message to exactly the market you are looking for in print, online and on air. Let’s design a campaign for you that really gives you the edge because now we can offer you so much more.

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RADIO lIFE & STylE REAChED IN ExCESS OF A mIllION lISTENERS OVER ThE FESTIVE SEASON IN bAllITO.

RADIO lIfE & STYlE 88.0fM – ON AIR, ONlINE & ON YOUR MObIlECOmINg TO yOU lIVE FROm ThE lIFESTylE CENTRE IN bAllITO ON Fm 88.0 IN bAllITO AND wORlDwIDE ON www.lIFEANDSTylE.Fm

here’s a look at what’s been happening at the studio these past few weeks... For more visit our website www.lifeandstyle.fm

winning with Radio life & Style Paul Rencken, one of the owners of the ballito lifestyle Centre – the heart of ballito where our studio is located –

popped in to broadcast a Christmas message today and give away two R1000 lifestyle SuperSpar vouch-ers to two lucky listeners. Christmas came early this year for Peter markgraaf and Arthur bertram…congratulations!

oveR the festive season Mel trichard and dustin Scott helped to deliver the 1.2 tons of food they helped to raise on their radio show to Summerhill house, Kwa-Mama, destiny Life and to Angel. All these establishments do amazing work and are always in need of help the needy in our community.

The food was donated after Dean Fletcher from The Grandstand Sports Bar & Grill challenged Ballito restaurants to match his donation of food for those who are less fortunate over the recent holiday season. Mozambik Ballito, Al Pescatore, Franco’s, The Galley Beach Bar & Grill, La Piazza, Siggi’s German Restaurant and Pub, The Exceptional Bakery & Deli, Fiamma Grill, Economy Supply Store and Azura all donated as well and numerous Ballito residents chipped in with cash donations towards buying more goods. The massive total of 1.2 tons equates to roughly 2.7 tons of cooked food.

Ashton College in Ballito ­produced­some­fine­matric­­results­in 2014 and three of their top achievers came in to the studio for a quick interview with Dave Charles after hearing the good news. judith Bouwer (7 distinctions), Matthew Kensett (6 distinc-tions) and Chris Golding (top 1% in Maths Lit in Province) were overjoyed with their results and getting ready to celebrate

In-studio visit from the legendary DJ Tashy

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music makers live in StudioRowan Stuart and Andy Turrell two of Durban’s top guitarists were in studio with Dan Charles and Dustin Scott on new Year’s eve ahead of their live appearance at the nYe festivities in Ballito. Keeping things stylish on air, on line and on your mobile

Mel and dust raise over a ton of food on their ShowThe three lucky winners of the R200 vouch-ers that Al Pescatore

gave away…..Thanks Trevor!!!

EVERyTHING you want to know about local beach and surf conditions is covered by our morning and afternoon Surf Report by Steve honeysett. Steve is the KDM appointed Beach Manager for the region and his knowledge of local surf and beach conditions is extensive.

Steve has spent most of his life on the beach, following in the footsteps of his late dad, Cliffy, who was a surfing pioneer and Beach Manager for Umhlanga Rocks for many years.

Steve became a professional lifeguard in 1979 before his army call-up and continued as a Durban lifeguard until he transferred to Salt Rock

the daily Surf report with Steve honeysett

we were really spoiled in the studio over the festive season with treats from Mamma Gs, Al Pescatore, Food Matters Catering, The Grandstand Sports Bar & Grill and Zara’s Café among others –Thanks, guys and we look forward to growing your brands with you this year!

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here’s a look at what’s been happening at the studio these past few weeks... For more visit our website www.lifeandstyle.fm

When the waves aren't looking great... Steve Honeysett suggests...

Matt, Pam & Steve in studio...

the Mayor of the ilembe district Municipality, Cllr welcome Mdabe, was

a guest in the studio. he outlined plans going forward to

effectively manage the current water crisis as well as a view on desalination that is being investigated to augment the supply of potable water to the region.

We were delighted to chat with him and have him share his vision for the future.

we asked for Christmas cake but

got a Christmas snake!

EVERyTHING you want to know about local beach and surf conditions is covered by our morning and afternoon Surf Report by Steve honeysett. Steve is the KDM appointed Beach Manager for the region and his knowledge of local surf and beach conditions is extensive.

Steve has spent most of his life on the beach, following in the footsteps of his late dad, Cliffy, who was a surfing pioneer and Beach Manager for Umhlanga Rocks for many years.

Steve became a professional lifeguard in 1979 before his army call-up and continued as a Durban lifeguard until he transferred to Salt Rock

in 1986 where he established the Salt Rock Lifesaving Club. Through hard work and dedication he became a Supervisor and ultimately, Beach Manager for the region.

He is married to Sandra and has two university-going kids, although looking at him, he could fit right in with the coolest on the campus!

There is nothing he enjoys more than riding the waves and he adores living and working in this super part of the world.

For up to the

minute surf reports covering the greater Ballito region, tune in to Radio Life & Style 88.0FM or stream us on your mobile on lifeandstyle.fm at around 7.15 in the morning and 5.15 in the afternoon weekdays and around 8 am Saturdays and Sundays.

the daily Surf report with Steve honeysett

surfing­the­pavement...

Dont miss Steve’s Teas of the World

weekday morning on the breakfast Show

Sean from Crocodile Creek stopped by the studio with a python called Cleopatra and

gave passers-by a chance to make a scaly new friend...

Driving the Suzuki ertiga and Splash from Suzuki umhlanga has been a real treat and we are really

happy to be associated with the motoring marque that we enjoy so much.

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DotIng pet owners will soon

be able to get a dog's eye view of the world following the launch of a new 'smart collar' for animals.

The Scout5000 - effectively a smartphone for dogs - can monitor a dog's health, track their location and even allows owners to speak to their dogs remotely.

The device can also stream videos showing what the dogs are up to, using a state-of-the-art built-in camera.

The new gadget, created by Motorola and video streaming developer Hubble, uses 3G to send alerts to the owner's smartphone, while they are away from their pets.

The downside is that the dog will need a data package for the collar to work, although it does come with ones year's 3G service as part of the R2000 price tag.

The collar - which the creators say is splash, chew and paw-proof - can also connect to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The company unveiled the device this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The camera built into the collar shoots in 720p HD, while there is

also a loudspeaker and microphone installation to ensure the dogs can hear their owners' instructions.

The device also includes GPS, meaning the canines can be tracked should they ever decide to

embark on a Homeward Bound-style adventure.

The firm is not new to the pet arena, with a motion sensitive webcam that enables owners to set up and remotely control the camera and track their pets when away from home.

It works by recording when it senses motion, meaning owners never

miss any activity while they are at work or away.

Action camera firm GoPro also make a dog harness to which you can attach their HD video cameras.

Motorola says tech-savvy pet owners will be able to get their hands on the Scout5000 from June, when it goes on sale.

A scaled-down model, the Scout 2500, which is suitable for smaller pets and does not include a camera, will be introduced at the same time.

DeSPIte limited funds, an innate

love for animals drives Seema duwarkah to rescue and home mistreated puppies on the north coast.

Seema currently has about 18 young dogs seeking homes. The animals have been abandoned, mistreated or found living in the bush.

She says she would rather rescue the puppies – and sometimes kittens - herself to give them a real shot at life. She is not a registered entity, but does what she can in her personal capacity.

“There are so many dogs that can be loving pets, rather than being put down, if one just takes the time to help them,” Seema said.

She has also recently teamed up with the Quarter Centre in Ballito to host an adoption day, planned for 14 February 2015 – the perfect Valentine’s gift.

Seema lives with her brother’s family in Glenhills, Stanger, but does dog grooming and pet sitting in Ballito and surrounds. She set off on her animal-orientated journey as a volunteer at the Dolphin Coast SPCA, and went on to work at Ballito Grooming parlour. She then became an assistant at Dr Kurt Landsburg’s veterinary practice in Salt Rock, where she thrived. When Landsburg moved his practice to Umhlanga, Seema soon decided to start pet grooming and sitting on her own. She is still in constant contact with Landsburg, as most of her rescue animals go to him for care.

“I could not do this without Dr Landsburg. He gives me very reasonable rates for my rescue babies,” said Seema.

Seema began rescuing dogs when she noticed her neighbours in Glenhills did not look after their pets. They were starving and started feeding them brown bread.

“I didn’t have a lot of money, but

the dogs really appreciated the bread. I wanted to do more. The owners were aggressive when I approached them, but backed down when I offered to pay,” she said.

Seema managed to get many of the dogs sterilised, but stopped getting too involved when people started to take advantage.

“Some people don’t feel the same way about animals as I do and they do get neglected. I still just do what I can,”

said Seema. From there people

started to call her when they found abandoned dogs, and now she is now flooded with rescues.

Seema said for a long time she has struggled to accept help from the community, but now realises she can save more animals with more hands to help.

“I feel bad accepting money from the community as I was the one who took on the rescue operations. But my friends helped me to realise that people actually enjoy getting involved and feel good

for supporting a worthy cause,” she said.

Seema has a handful of foster homes across the coast that help look after puppies while they are looking for “forever” homes, but she really needs more help.

“We have so many dogs at the moment, and the more people can help, the more we can

save. I could not do this without all the wonderful people who help me with the pups,” she said.

She also works with animal organisations like PACT and Puppy SOS KZN.

If you can help in any way, contact Seema on 0733522836 or sables.petcare@gmail.com.

Pics – Some of Seema Duwarkah’s rescue pups that are looking for homes.

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vehicles and investment funds / strategies. This then leads to one thinking one investment vehicle (e.g. Unit Trust) performs better than another (e.g. Retirement Annuity). The reality is that performance is primarily driven by the type of fund(s) you are exposed to and, more importantly, what their asset allocation looks like.

Let’s draw an analogy…..

Land Rover meets Lamborghini in a sprint race – who’s going to win? Well, it depends........assuming a flat tarred surface and the Lamborghini will be the obvious choice. If, however, the track was a rocky 28° incline then the Land Rover would become the clear winner.

And so it is with the selection of investment vehicles with the track ‘condition’ being aptly represented by tax – select the incorrect vehicle for your circumstances and needs and stand the risk of placing unnecessary ‘drag’ on your investment performance. The way to increase the performance of these investment vehicles to provide better returns would be likened to choosing a ‘bigger engine’ for the vehicle and boosting long term returns through greater exposure to equities and property. Just looking to cruise? you would then opt for more bonds and cash in your investment vehicle.

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tax:The tax aspect of investment vehicles

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the extent to which the funds invested in a given investment vehicle can be liquidated (cashed out).

For the most part, there is a trade-off between potential immediate tax benefits and liquidity constraints. It therefore become important to have one’s investment portfolio intelligently structured in order to maximise both elements and ensure that one is either not falling into a tax trap or forcing their wealth to become illiquid.

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The application should be submitted in a sealed envelope and should be marked “KwaDukuza External Bursary 2015” and be submitted to, The Municipal Manager: KwaDukuza Municipality, P.O Box 72 KwaDukuza 4450 or hand-delivered to KwaDukuza Municipilty, Human Resource Office at the Whitehouse Building, First floor, above ABSA Bank / Debonnairs.

Closing date: 20 January 2015 before 15:00Application forms are available at the KwaDukuza Youth Centre, all libraries within the jurisdiction of KwaDukuza and other Municipal offices.

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KwaDukuza Municipality wishes to call for applications for bursaries from potential students residing within KwaDukuza Area of jurisdiction, who intend to further their studies in any of the reputable and recognized tertiary institution within the Republic of South Africa.

The purpose of the KwaDukuza Bursary Scheme is to provide financial assistance to deserving, needy and historically disadvantaged students to pursue their careers in the following fields of study:

Built Environment (Architecture, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Town & Regional Planning, Civil engineering, Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current), etc.)

Commerce (Logistics or Supply Chain Management, Internal Audit, Accounting, Property Valuation, Risk management, Public finance)

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Applicants must be registered (or eligible to register at a higher education institution)Applicants must be eligible to register for a full-time under-graduate studies or studying towards a recognized (National Diploma or Degree at an accredited South African higher education institution.

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• Registration/Admission Fee

“The doors of learning shall be open”

1. Letter of motivation (explain why you believe you are deserving of a bursary).2. An original certified copy of your matric statement of results as well as a certified copy of your endorsed (B/D) Matric certificate (with Matric exemption) 3. An original certified copy of your official progress report, indicating marks, symbols, percentages obtained in all examinations written. 4. An original certified copy of your identity document. 5. Copy of the admission requirements from the academic institution for the intended course of study if you have not already been accepted. 6. Copy of the curriculum (indicating the number of years of study, number of modules/subjects to be taken) from the academic institution for the intended course of study. 7. Printout from the academic institution of the tuition fees that will be required. 8. Income and expenditure statement of parent/legal guardian. (Proof of income must be provided) or a letter from the Department of Labour or an affidavit stating that the parent/s are unemployed. 9. Original certified death certificate/s of parent/s, if deceased.10. Letter of recommendation from Operation Sukuma Sakhe War-Room or Social Workers (Optional)

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Get together: 1tbs butter. 1tbs plain or bread flour. 2 cups milk. 1tsp curry powder. Juice of ½ lemon. A 425g tin of pilchards – if you don’t want the tomato often included, just rinse the pilchards under a cold tap. 100g frozen peas. 100g frozen or fresh mealie kernels. For the topping: 2 cups freshly cooked mashed potato. 1 tbs butter. 1 tbs milk. Half an onion, grated. 1egg, beaten. Salt and fresh-ground black pepper.

Preheat oven to 180C. In a saucepan

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Make the topping by beating the

potato mash with the butter, milk, onion and egg. Season to taste. Spread topping over the pilchards and bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown. you can also use fresh or frozen puff pastry as a topping. When rolled and

ready, cut thin strips to stick over the casserole edges. Then roll out the pastry until it covers and can be crimped to the edges.

Risotto with bacon and peas

for 4. A great half-hour-to-make supper. Get together: ½ a cup of sunflower or canola oil. 1 onion, finely chopped. 4 or 8 rashers of bacon, depending on size. 1 clove garlic, finely chopped. 2 cups of fluffy rice (Arborio is best). 1.5 litres chicken or vegetable stock heated. 1 cup frozen peas. 3 heaped tbs of strong cheese – mature cheddar or Parmesan. A bunch of parsely, washed and finely chopped.

Heat the oil in a pan and cook the

bacon, onion and garlic until soft. Add the raw rice and stir for three or four minutes, until the grains are well coated with oil. Add a cup of the heated stock and stir until it is absorbed. Add more as the rice soaks it up. Keep stirring.

After around 10 minutes, add the

frozen peas. Carry on stirring. The risotto will be ready after around 20 minutes of cooking – when almost all the stock has been absorbed and when the rice is soft and creamy. Mix the cheese and parsley and stir it in quickly just before serving.

Other flavourings: tinned

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In the heart of Ballito, where the old Iron Angel used to be, you will find a revolution taking place in the private

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the latest fitness trends from around the world under one roof. No longer will you have to join a separate kettle bell studio, a cycling studio, a cross fit box and a gym in order to get your fitness fix. In-durance incorporates all of these components and more to create what we call the first TRU fitness experience.

We’re excited to launch our first two tRU classes; tRUfit and tRUrow. (TRUride and TRUbells are to follow.) tRUrow provides a tRAnSFoRMAtIve total-body workout on state-of-the-art water rowers that challenge the body and focuses the mind. tru-Rowers burn calories, sculpt muscle and enjoy a fun interval workout in a uniquely motivating, team-oriented fitness environment. tru-Rowers see progression quickly and consistently return to match or better their performance.

tru-Fit is a revolutionary functional fitness class, which

incorporates elements of high intensity interval training (HIIT), cross training, gymnastics, weightlifting and functional training. Classes are specially designed by fitness experts and crossfit coaches to enable you to reach your limits, whilst under the supervision of our friendly and accomplished trainers. The health benefits of these 45 minute blast sessions are amazing, and loads of fun. Bring your friends along to these classes, or come and make new ones.

tRUFit and tRUrow classes will be offered FRee oF chARge to all members during January.

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Perhaps in your childhood. jumping rope is a cheap and easily portable exercise that you can do almost anywhere. This workout burns more calories per minute than any other workout. Get jumping for a perfect exercise and plenty of fun. One of the best things about jumping rope is that you can do it with your kids. Moreover, jumping rope is a fan-tastic­way­to­fit­in­a­highly­effec-tive cardio session when you are on the go. So, who said jumping rope is only for kids?

Going NaturalYou’ve been reading about it everywhere these days, hearing it on every fashion newscast, and watching women parade about with nary a hint of makeup on their faces. Forget the makeup, their hair is as natural as it looks when you wake up in the morning, if not as the day you were born. natural hues are in as much as the natural hairstyles, with long waves and the curls you were born with optimized to look as perfect in their messy state as possible.Shine, texture and character is what you should be placing your focus on and the less products and styling agents used, the better. Leave out the­brushes­and­use­your­fingers­to­detangle­hair­instead. Simple concealer and a hint of highlighter and perhaps a slight mascara application will be perfect. It’s a look seen at nearly every show and one­we­are­definitely­copying­with­gusto.

bright linersThis is probably the most beautiful trend we can see, as it brings out the eyes, giving the face a fresh and lovely look. It’s been seen at Fendi and Dior and certainly worth copying over the next season. now, you may not need to snip off leather pieces and apply to the eyes with safe adhesives like those on the runway, but you can certainly use pastel colored liners in thick strips. Satin laser-cut liner stickers have also been devel-oped as smudge-proof alternatives to the bold look. Simply gorgeous!

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An X-ray has revealed for the first time the full extent of the injury to Bono’s arm in a bicycle accident – and how it has been pieced back together by metal implants.

The 54-year-old U2 singer suffered multiple injuries including a fractured eye socket and shoulder blade as well as a severe fracture to his left elbow after the high-speed crash in New york’s Central Park last November.

Bono posted the X-ray of his shattered elbow on his blog, saying: ‘The recovery has been more difficult than I thought. As I write this it is not clear that I will ever play guitar again.’

But last night one of America’s leading elbow specialists, Dr Robert Klapper, said: ‘Playing the guitar

is absolutely the best physical therapy for this type of injury.’ However the doctor – whose patients have included Jack Nicholson and Dustin Hoffman – added: ‘This is certainly one of the most devastating and complex elbow injuries I’ve ever seen.’

Dr Klapper believes the X-ray was taken during surgery as it shows a tie from an operating room sheet in the top right-hand corner.

And he compared the operation to ‘piecing together a jigsaw’, saying it would have taken five hours to knit the mangled elbow together using three titanium plates and 18 screws.

But he added: ‘I expect Bono to play the guitar and continue to be the great musician we all know and love.’

u2 Star Reveals X-Ray of elbow He Shattered In a Bicycle Accident Now ThaT's a BrokeN BoNo!

The end of SenSiTive TeeTh?Paste Treatment Mimics Tooth enamel To Halt Pain - And Lasts At Least 70 Days

A PASte that mimics and even helps to rebuild worn tooth enamel could soon bring relief to sufferers of sensitive teeth.

Researchers in Taiwan have developed a material that can form a barrier over areas of teeth that are responsible for causing pain when eating hot or cold foods.

The study found that when tested on dogs, the paste provided relief for at least 70 days.

At least one in five adults suffer from sensitive teeth at some point and the problem is particularly high among people aged between 40 and 50 years old.

It is caused by areas of the soft dentine that lies beneath the hard enamel of teeth becomes exposed.

This dentine contains hundreds of thousands of microscopic tube-like structures that radiate out from the pulp and contain a fluid.

Changes in the flow of the fluid in the dentine tubes due to physical pressure or hot or cold drinks

triggers nerves located on the pulp side of the tubes.Now Professor Chun-Pin Lin, a researcher at the

school of dentistry at the National Taiwan University, and his colleagues claim to have an answer.

They have developed a material using calcium carbonate and silica that can seal the exposed dentine tubes and catalyse the regeneration of enamel.

They have now tested their new paste on dogs and found that it plugged exposed tubes more deeply than other treatments, such as special toothpastes.

Tests on the dogs' teeth revealed 'significant crystal growth' and 'no pulp irritation after 70 days,' wrote researchers.

Professor Lin said: 'The biomimetic crystal layer can serve as a more reliable barrier that protects the pulp tissue.

'In fact, this crystal layer may act as a promoter for the mineralization of the pulp-dentin complex

by inducing the permeation of calcium ions.'We believe that the novel mesoporous

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'Overall, the animal study revealed that the paste exhibited a more favourable dentin pulp response than did the other treatments.'

The researchers hope the treatment could also be used to repair minor damage to teeth caused by tooth decay and to reduce the pain caused by tooth chips.

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The ducati Scrambler is a motorcycle that is absolutely of its time. created as an entry-level

roadster in an attempt to attract new and younger riders to the iconic Italian brand, it's essentially a simple, 803cc air-cooled v-twin with styling inspired by the firm's single-cylinder Scrambler models of the Seventies.

All the bikes on the launch were the base-model Icon, which has a very upright riding position dictated largely by its wide, upswept one-piece handlebar. Despite this, it feels quite sporty thanks to its relatively light weight (just 186kg with fuel), fairly rearset footrests and a slim, though well-padded, seat that is low enough to allow most riders to put both feet flat on the ground.

Straight-line performance is enjoyably brisk, the engine happy to pull strongly from almost any revs, which is useful because the round instrument panel features a large central digital speedometer but a slim and less than legible rev-counter bar running around its lower circumference. the minimalist, alloy-rimmed console is attractive but also lacks a fuel gauge or gear indicator.

Throttle response is crisp; slightly sharp on initial opening in the lower gears, but not enough to annoy or hinder control. The Ducati cruised effortlessly and smoothly at the legal limit, well short

of its top speed of about 195kmph. I found the six-speed gearbox both light and precise, although some riders reported a slightly harsh change that might improve with more use.

The chassis is well matched to the engine, giving easy and confidence-inspiring handling. There is minimal potential for suspension adjustment; just preload of the diagonally mounted rear shock. Both ends are quite firm by roadster standards, but ride quality is reasonably good, and the result is a bike that is fun to flick through a set of bends, the wide handlebar helping it to change direction with little effort. Stopping power is very reassuring, too, due largely to the big, ABS-equipped single front disc and its four-piston Brembo radial caliper.

the Scrambler is not designed for practicality, having a fairly small, 13.5-litre tank that will give a range of about 250km. But it has a useful USB socket and phone storage area under the seat, and the array of accessories includes luggage as well as alternative tank panels to customise the look.

The Broon F8 is one of the latest supercars

to hit the market. this electric supercar boasts four-wheel drive, Led headlights, a full touchscreen control and entertainment system and has intelligent drive assist. It can even be controlled remotely.

However, unlike the Ferraris and Lamborghinis of the world - it is aimed exclusively at your kids.

The car has a gear box, electronic disc brakes, urethane foam tires and the ability to employ Android OS as Broon`s infotainment system says Henes, the company that produces the car in Korea.

It costs around R10, 000 and is the ultimate toy, they say. Power comes from a 12v/24v 15,000RPM motor with a top speed of 14 km/h.

For driver safety, there are bucket seats with four-point safety harnesses and thanks to a self-analysis system,

the car provides excellent handling as it distributes the power to the wheels based on terrain.

For rough playrooms, the Broon is equipped with individual suspension on all wheels.

The suspension firmly supports the wheels, and gas shock absorbers prevent vibration.

It will be the most comfortable ride your child can experience, they say. It also uses real tyres. Unlike the toy wheels used on most kids` vehicles, Broon's wheel structure is similar to that on an actual motor vehicle.

It has three driving modes, 'Comfort' mode makes acceleration and braking slow and easy. 'Normal' increases the sensitivity of the gas and brake pedals and 'Dynamic' mode cranks it all up.

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MotoringAudi Centre Umhlanga 031 584 9600Ballito Auto Body & Restoration 032 947 1844Ballito Car Service Centre 032 946 0568Ballito Scratch & Dent 032 946 0166Honda Umhlanga 031 580 7900Kia Motors Umhlanga 031 570 4700Lexus Gateway 031 940 7875McCarthy Nissan Gateway 031 576 5300McCarthy Toyota Durban North 031 571 6400McCarthy Volkswagen Umhlanga 031 566 9700Mini SMG Rocks 0861 764 769Pre Owned Vehicle Requirements 082 339 7811Umhlali Nissan 032 947 9700

Home & DecorA-Z 2nds 032 525 5164BeachSand Interiors 032 525 4014Beds & More 032 946 3874Blinds All of Them - Shutters & Awnings 032 946 3614Blu Dot Blinds and Decor 082 258 2075Calisto Kitchens 076 048 4833Civon Interior Solutions 032 946 2468Cupboard Value 082 940 3793FinFloor 032 586 1480Home Fashion Curtain Shop 032 586 1480Imbizo Gallery 032 946 1937Knots of Persia 073 242 0037Lacuna Collection Fine Art Photography lacunacollection.co.zaLiquid Wallpaper 083 789 3608NMC Cornice & Mouldings 032 946 3522O La La Interiors 032 946 2902Redd Tile 032 946 3210Rock Pots 032 525 8300Shloomfy 083 290 0266Sugar Plum Interiors 032 586 3255Supertrack Shutters Blinds & Curtains 032 946 0384The Sandstone Story 032 946 3249Tongaat Plants 082 328 3800Towel Kingdom 032 586 3263Trimwise Pvc & Ziptrack Blinds 031 914 0157Umhlali Upholsterers 032 947 1630Union Tiles 032 946 0384

TuitionAbsolute Au Pairs 079 303 1779Ashton International College 032 946 2096Curro Mount Richmore 076 615 8716Edublox Reading & Learning Clinic 031 571 6400Imballito Hope College 031 303 8016PLG Schools Ballito Academy 032 947 2030

PropertyBrettenwood Coastal Estate 032 525 4581Palm Lakes 086 123 7526Regency Construction 082 395 3999 072 599 8244

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FoodAl Pescatore Italian & Seafood Restorante 032 946 3574Aurelia’s Restaurant 031 566 2725Beira Alta Steak & Seafood Restaurant 032 946 2388BizziB Gourmet Goodies 079 897 0710Captain Fine’s Fish Factory 032 946 3933Fego Ca� e´ 032 525 5698Fenshui Chinese Food & Sushi 032 946 1588Fig Tree Restaurant & Terrace 032 946 5403Food Matters Gourmet Catering & Events 082 331 5969Fiamma Grill 032 946 1029Franco’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 032 586 3477Hops Restaurant & Bar 032 946 2896Jack Salmon Fish & Grill 032 525 4243Karibu Pub 032 947 0520La Piazza Continental Cafe/Restaurant 032 946 1527Lifestyle Spar 032 946 8800Lifestyle Tops 032 946 3931MammaG’s Pizza, Pasta Cafe` 032 946 2214Milk Cafè 032 946 2310Mozambik 032 946 0979Mundo Vida Restaurant 031 568 2286Sandbar Restaurant 031 568 2140Say Cheese Artisan Cheese & Deli Cafè 032 525 4208Siggi’s German Restaurant 032 525 7460Spice Restaurant 032 943 3558SuperSpar @ Ti� any’s 032 525 8030Sawagat Curry House 032 586 1384The Beach Hut 032 586 0123The Upper Deck Bar & Grill 032 946 1858The Vineyard on Ballito Pantry 032 946 1204Tops @Ti� any’s 032 525 8030

Fun & EntertainmentClub Venture 032 942 8014Rain Farm Game & Lodge 032 485 3778Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom 031 571 6400Sugar Rush Mountain Bike & Running Trails 031 571 6400

MedicalAlberlito Hospital 032 946 6700Ballito Medical Centre 032 946 1311Belinda Perrow Counselling Psychologist 082 829 1787Dr Lino Cericola Dental Team 032 525 4210Dr Shoshanna Dunn - Chiropractor 032 586 0104Dr. Loubser / Dr. Perold - Dentist 032 946 1901Dr. Ryall A. Hamlyn & Dr. Peter C. Iyavoo 032 946 1333East Coast Pharmacy 032 946 2731Intouch Therapy Registered Physiotherapists 032 586 0104MedExcel Personal & Corporate Wellness 032 586 0944Medisport Pharmacy 031 561 1227Sanhall Dental 032 946 3257Skin Evolution - Your Youthful Solution 032 586 1402Sports & Therapeutic Massage 032 946 1311

Weddings/EventsBowditch Photography 082 256 0006Maverick Tents/Extreme Events 082 576 3061Mokka Blooms 032 946 2029

Accommodation Canelands Beach Club & Spa 032 525 2300Seaside Lodge B&B/Conferences Weddings 032 946 4103Scent from Heaven Global Guest House 032 485 3142The Cottages 032 586 1444Wellvale Resort 032 551 9900

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