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Activists Sphoom Bhengu, Blak Bornfree and Mattapy Vasco toted posters amidst a crowd of youth and concerned community members who came out in their numbers to oppose oil drilling off Durban's coast. The march, which started on Umhlanga Ridge Boulevard, formed

part of a global movement to address climate change. This follows a recent protest outside the Italian Consulate on Friday, 10 May. PHOTO: Danica Hansen Read more on page 8

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Musician set to host famous Ballito Pro

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Boxes of clothes dumped at Malacca Road

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Signs of change for the environment

2 Friday, 31 May 2019

ON SATURDAY, 1 June the Durban Ramblers Hiking Club will host a hike from Suncoast Casino to Umgeni River Bird Park. Hikers will walk along the promenade to Umgeni River, over bridge and up-stream to the Bird Park. Drinks and supper options are available. Meet on the promenade at Suncoast in front of Wimpy at 1.45pm. The walk starts at 2pm. The 7km walk will be lead by hike leader, Biff who can be contacted on 082 609 9684.

ORGANISERS and exhibitors at the La Lucia Antique and Collectable Fair will celebrate the 16th anniversary of the event on Sunday, 2 June. According to Durban North resident and founder of the fair, the fi rst event was held in 2003. She said it has been the longest ongoing ‘Antique Fair’ in KwaZulu-Natal. The Fair takes place on the lower ground fl oor of the La Lucia Mall from 9am to 3pm. Entry is free.

A FUNDRAISING Golf Day will be held at the Mount Edgecombe Golf Estate on Friday, 28 June, to raise funds for Glenwood High School learner Max-Reece Van Der Merve (13) who will represent the South African National Schools Shooters Union (SANSSU) in England in August. A four ball sponsorship is R2600 while sponsorship for a hole is R1000. Call 081 522 2031.

Barry Roberts (Rotary Club of Umhlanaga) and Mohammed Khatib (Gift of the Givers) recently distributed 100 mattresses to fl ood victims.

Free rabies vaccine daysTHE Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will be in the north Durban area from early June to give free rabies shots. Note the days and ensure you take your dog or cat to get this important shot:Monday, 3 June 9am to 11am - Playlot next to the fi re station at the corner of Umhlanga Rocks Drive and Northway 11.30am to 1pm - Playlot corner of St Andrews Drive and Graham Place

Tuesday, 4 June 9am to 10.30am - Playlot Danville Park in Danville Avenue 11am to 12pm - Glenashley - Playlot in Adelaide Place 12.30pm to 1.30pm - Glenhills – Park corner of Malacca Road and Rinaldo Road

Wednesday, 5 June 9am to 10am - Rosehill/Briardene – Seaton Park in Lothian Road 10.30am to 11.30am – Durban North – Playlot corner of St Kilda and High Ridge Road 12pm to 1.30pm - Durban North – Japanese Gardens, Prospect Hall Road

Thursday, 6 June 9am to 10am - Mount Edgecombe – Swimming pool in Umsimnithi Place/Silveroak Avenue 10.30am to 11.30am - Somerset Park – Post Box cluster at the corner of Somerset and Keynsham Drive 12pm to 1pm - Sunningdale (Park and postbox cluster at the corner of Village Way and Spurwig Drive

Monday, 10 June 9am to 10am - Greenwood Park – Playlot - Park Station Road opposite Greenwood Superette 10.30am to 11.30am - Greenwood – Park - Playlot Corner of Havelock Road and Park Station Road 12pm to 1pm - Greenwood Park - Rosepark - Playlot in Rosary Road

Monday, 10 June (Team 2) 9am to 10am - Avoca - Sportsfi eld in Umhlangane Road 10.30am to 11.30am - Avoca - Park in Avoca Road.

Take a walk in the forestFROM Monday to Friday at 9am, 11am and 2pm walks are held through the uMhlanga Lagoon Nature Reserve. The walks are lead by local guides who give visitors a whole new perspective of this coastal forest gem.

The walks cost R30 per adult and R15 per child. Bookings are essential through the Breakers Resort, 031 563 0145. Special walks through the Hawaan Forest happen every Friday at 9am and on the fi rst Saturday of the month at 2pm. Bookings via Ann Lawson on 031 563 0145 / 083 284 8591.

RELIEF efforts to assist those who lost their homes during the Durban fl oods continue as the Rotary Club of Umhlanga and Gift of the Givers band together to assist fl ood victims with building materials and essentials to set up new homes. The fl oods wrought havoc across the city over the Easter weekend when homes were washed away in Malvern, Amanzimtoti and Umlazi.

Barry Roberts, who will be inducted into his third term as Rotary president on 25 June, will be working alongside Rotary clubs across the country and abroad to assist those who lost their homes.

“The Rotary Club of Umhlanga belongs to District 9370 which includes KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Free State and Eastern Cape and we are pooling money from all the clubs in our district and a few overseas to try and equip 80 homes once they are built.

Together with Gift of the Givers, we have already distributed 100 mattresses and 100 food packs and 100 blankets," he said.

Roberts served his last term in 1993.

Gift of Givers manager, Mohammed Khatib said the building project would add to a range of upliftment projects.

"Our response to the victims of the recent storm has been on multiple fronts. Hot meals, food parcels, blankets and hygiene packs are the common items. Additionally, mattresses, new clothing and shoes are distributed

where needed. Assistance has reached Mariannhill, Durban, Umzinto, Ugu district and even the Free State. In Mtwalume, fi ve homes are being built.

Another six are planned in Port Shepstone and 80 have been committed in Durban - but are still pending approval of the land," he said.

Community members can donate funds toward the upliftment project via the Rotary Club of Umhlanga.

For more information call Call 082 784 7763or email: [email protected].

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Female jogger robbed on Virginia BeachA FEMALE jogger was robbed of her cell phone while on a morning run at Virginia Beach at about 8.30am last Monday.

According to Capt Raymond Deokaran, spokesman for the Durban North police station, the woman was running on the beach when she was accosted by a man who threatened to harm her unless she gave him her valuables. The suspect took her cell phone and fl ed on foot, he said.

“This is the seventh robbery in recent weeks. The incidents have been scattered across our policing precinct but the robbers normally target lone pedestrians late at night or in the early hours of the morning,” added Deokaran. In a separate incident, a pedestrian was stabbed while waiting under the M41 bridge on the same night.

The victim was robbed of his cell phone and his shoes in the incident.

YOUR REACTIONSTHE alleged thieves suspected of house breaking in uMhlanga are still at large after stolen goods were recovered at a shack dwelling in a developing informal settlement in the Ridgeside area near the M4 offramp to Gateway on Tuesday, 21 May.

Blue Security’s operations director Brian Jackson confi rmed that no arrests were made during Tuesday's raid.

“We received intelligence from informants who told us that they could take us to the house where the criminals who are doing all the housebreakings in uMhlanga are living, and where the stolen goods were being kept," said Jackson.

Swiftly responding to the tip off, Blue Security, Durban North SAPS and Umhlanga Improvement Precinct (UIP) swooped in to inspect the area in a join operation that led to the raid.

Jackson said four concealed shacks were discovered and a high quantity of stolen items was recovered.

"The amount of stolen goods recovered was unbelievable - there were printers, scanners, knives, clothing, an electric weeder, purses, handbags, at least ten to 15 pairs of shoes, a box full of foreign currency including dollars and pounds sterling. The goods were recovered and taken to the offi ce of the UIP," he said.

The Northglen News asked its readers what they thought about the discovery of shacks in the Ridgeside area which police believe are linked to crimes in uMhlanga. This is what they had to say:

Durban North SAPS discovered a range of items alleged to have been stolen. PHOTO: Submitted

“It’s a massive safety concern. I’m aware of a number of break-ins and thefts in the uM-hlanga area and I feel no where is safe anymore. I hope the Durban North police are able to catch more of the Janice Benecke

criminals living in the bushes targeting businesses and homes in the area.”

“Of course it is a safety concern - these are desperate people who need to survive, which unfor-tunately might mean break ins and a rise in crime. Residents should be more concerned about Kyle-Ben Snyders

the deeper reasons that such a settlement developed. People living in shacks are constantly at risk, not only is it a concern that they will be robbed themselves but medically they aren’t well equipped, and they are very exposed to the elements."

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La Lucia Mall undergoing upgradeLA LUCIA Mall is currently undergoing a major upgrade that will modernise and re-imagine its retail space. The mall owned by Growthpoint Properties has, in the past, undergone eight extensions and fi ve major mall upgrades since it fi rst opened its doors in 1974. Its most recent major upgrade was in 2003.

“La Lucia Mall has proven a strong asset and we are pleased to undertake this well-appointed upgrade. We are confi dent in the future of the mall and its well-defi ned loyal market. This upgrade will ensure the longevity and success of La Lucia Mall for years to come,” said Neil Schloss, Growthpoint’s head of asset management: retail.

WBHO is the main contractor for the upgrade and Bentel Associates International is the architect for the upgrade.

Externally, a neutral colour palette has been chosen to enhance the building. The entrance design is being simplifi ed to make entry points to the mall easily identifi able and the entrances will exude a feeling of lightness and permeability. Feature signage walls have been introduced and placed strategically to optimise the visibility and

legibility of retailers’ signs.For the interiors, the aim is to enhance the

shopping experience with a seamless design using fl uid lines and the understated elegance of a neutral colour scheme. The traditional marble fl oor is being replaced with a patterned porcelain tile to create interiors that are subtler and visually less structured. New timber ceiling elements will also add warmth and texture.

According to a statement, the mall’s refurbishment is eco-friendly, with all its lighting replaced with more energy effi cient fi ttings. It will also de-clutter its ceiling services, creating cleaner lines.

The mall’s new public toilets move away from the traditional functional space to a more inviting atmosphere that provides both comfort and privacy.

“Our new bathrooms will feel spa-like and include facilities for families and for assisted and disabled visitors,” said La Lucia Mall centre manager, Vanessa Blevins.

The upgrade project began in January this year and is scheduled for completion in October 2019.

Oakleigh Avenue residents, Desmond Olsen and Maya Zozulya have begun a petition to halt a proposed residential

development in La Lucia.

A LA Lucia couple have begun a petition to stop a proposed residential development set for the area. Speaking to the Northglen News last week, Maya Zozulya and her fi ancé Desmond Olsen said the new development would have several negative impacts on the area.

At the centre of their unhappiness is a proposal from Growthpoint Properties, who own the La Lucia Mall site to develop a seven fl oor high residential complex at the site of the free parking lot of the mall on William Campbell Drive.

While no offi cial word was given on the value of the residential development, it is understood the building would accommodate 62 apartments with sea views.

The Oakleigh Avenue residents, who currently have a sea-view from their property

said they had several concerns about the

proposed development."The streets are

quite small in the area so I'm concerned as to how the cranes and

various other construction equipment will be able to function during the construction phase. The other issue is the noise pollution of the workers at the development. I think it would also severely impact traffi c on its already tiny streets," Zozulya said.

"Over the years La Lucia has seen its fair share of burst pipes due to the overload in the sewage and drainage systems which are already under pressure. What happens if this development is approved. We are going to have more people putting the system under pressure which could lead to more bursts. The residential development is also set to block the sea views of some of the long standing, existing properties which we feel will devalue properties in the area. The property developers also propose to exceed the height restrictions in the area which will compromise privacy of existing homes," she said.

Zozulya said the purpose of the petition was to halt the development and to plead with the eThekwini Municipality not to approve the proposed submission.

"So far we've received more than a 100 signatures which is great as we want to

collectively show our unhappiness over the proposal."

Growthpoint Properties regional development manager, Kobus Blom, said the project was still in the design stage.

“The potential residential project you refer to is still very much in the concept design stage; there is a long way to go and many approvals to obtain before anything can be fi nalised. We can, however, assure

you and your readers that, as a responsible corporate citizen

and as part of the La Lucia community for more than 40 years, we remain committed to acting in accord with all relevant regulation and legislation,” he said.

An architect's impression of the upgrade to La Lucia Mall currently in progress. Construction work is expected to end in October. PHOTO: Submitted

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Landscapes workshopTHE Watercolour Society KZN will hold its next meeting of 19 at Westville Methodist Church, Hofmeyer Road, on Saturday 1 June from 9am until 12pm. This will be a morning workshop on landscapes. Colleen Hamer who has just returned from a week of painting at the Cavern will be facilitating. Take a pencilled sketch and reference, watercolour paper, watercolour paints and brushes, water container and newspaper. Visitors pay R50. Contact Bob McCosh on 082 837 6140.

SAPS warns of criminals posing as municipal workersDURBAN North SAPS has warned homeowners to be wary of a gang posing as municipal workers in order to gain access to homes. This comes after the robbery of a domestic worker and a gardener in eMdloti on Margaret Bacon Avenue last week said station spokesman, Capt Raymond Deokaran.

“In the latest incident on Tuesday last week, a domestic worker said a group of men stopped outside the house and had buzzed the intercom. According to the domestic worker she noticed an Avanza car with a municipality sticker and occupants wearing blue municipal overalls. The driver said they were at the home to read the water meter,” he explained.

“Once the domestic worker opened the gate, the gang entered the house. One of the men pointed a gun at the domestic worker and the gardener and ordered them to sit down. Two of the suspects then made their way upstairs at the home and the domestic worker screamed for help forcing the gang to run away. The suspects made off with two cell phones in the incident,” he said.

Deokaran urged residents to inform domestic workers or whoever is home at the time to never let anyone in to their homes without verifying their identities.

“We are pleading with residents to inform whoever is at home during the day such as domestic workers, children, or elderly residents to be aware of this modus operandi of gaining access to homes to rob them. We are aware of three incidents so far, one of which has resulted in a robbery,” he said.

Attempts to reach the eThekwini Municipality have been unsuccessful.

However in the past, the City said any representative of the municipality will have an ID tag with a photograph, ID or employee number with the municipality logos.

ILLEGAL dumping on Ryde Place and Malacca Road has continued despite efforts to keep the area clean. In 2015 the City spent more than a million Rand to erect a 1.5 metre high concrete palisade fence (topped with barbed wire) – spanning the length of Malacca Road and Ryde Place. It was thought the fence would help with security and illegal dumping at the time, however it has failed to hamper dumpers and criminals.

have led to the person responsible to dumping it at the entrance to the settlement.

“The residents of Malacca Informal Settlement are partly to blame for the illegal dumping particularly at the intersection of Ryde Place and Malacca Road but in this case it looks like the items were just thrown off the back of a vehicle. If I notice that someone has dumped illegally I riffl e through the stuff, and often I have found documentation which I have used to track people down. In some

cases I have tried to report this to the authorities, in others I have asked the individuals or companies involved to come and remove the rubbish,” he said.

Recently Candy confronted a resident in the area whose domestic waste, including bills, were found dumped in a heap on Ryde Place.

When he tried to report the illegal activity he said the offi cials made no effort to collect the relevant documentation (example affi davits) or proof from him.

Ward councillor, Pete Graham,

concurred with Candy saying he too had attempted to prosecute illegal dumpers but it was all futile.

“What is concerning is at a council meeting four months ago, it was agreed upon a rubbish skip would be placed at all informal settlements and the frequency of clean-ups would increase, however this has not happened. I want to see on the spot fi nes being issued because the current system is far too tedious and actually deters residents from reporting illegal dumping,” Graham said.

Last week Northglen News was called to an illegal dumping scene to Malacca Road by Glenhills Ratepayers Association member, Robin Candy, who was shocked to fi nd hundreds of clothes littering the entrance to the settlement. Boxes of clothes were strewn across the pedestrian walkway with many of the items containing mould.

Candy expressed outrage over the eThekwini Municipality’s alleged ‘lack of interest’ in enforcing the City’s bylaws.

“The dumping has continued unabated on these roads and in this latest incident, I suspect these clothes were part of a deceased person's estate and the items were just dumped on the side of the road. The Malacca Road dump does not accept clothing items which may

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Glenhills Ratepayers Association member, Robin Candy, has expressed his anger at the illegal dumping taking place on Ryde Place and Malacca Road. Last week hundreds of items of clothing was dumped on the side of the road.


Photos of the week

The Northglen News is calling on its readers, both young and old, to send through photos they've taken during the week that stand out for them. The photos could be of nature, fl owers or just breathtaking scenery. You don't have to be a professional to feature in the paper or on our Instagram account (@northglennews) either.Each week the newspaper will be publishing photos from one of its readers on our social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram. For your photo to feature, email [email protected]. Just include details of where the photo was taken.

Sandra Dyer sent us this adorable photo of her nephew and granddaughter, Thomas Reid and Coco Burnett at uMhlanga Beach.

Preesha Srikissoon took this stunning photo of the uMhlanga coastline from the Pearls.

The iconic uMhlanga whalebone pier looks magnifi cent at any time of the day. Catherine Lailvaux sent us this photo of the pier.

Tazz Holby snapped this beautiful Sunset at Champagne Sports Resort in the central Berg.

AFTER hearing his mother bemoan the state of the street signs in the Sunningdale area, Luke van Niekerk and his best friend, Slade Shadowshot, decided to take action. The Virginia Preparatory Grade 6 learners thought out a plan of action and began cleaning the grime and dirt on the street signs in the area.

Duo tackle street sign clean-up in Sunningdale

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Bronwyn Murgatroyd:Very good. Please could you and your friends come and clean Glen Anil street signs too. You will be rewarded.

Jason Slabber: While I commend these “go-getters”, is this not something the municipality should be taking care of? How do street signs stay/get clean in other parts of the world? Dirty street signs can’t be exclusive to Sunningdale.

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Jacqueline Thompson:That’s awesome. Well done to the parents and especially the boys.

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Eager to build a brighter future for SAEditorThe lead up to our election – with all of the negative press and social turbulence – has been most interesting to observe. It has also been exceptionally diffi cult to retain a sense of perspective. And to feel proud as a South African. I’m certain many feel the same way. The reality is evident. A tremendous amount of anger resides in our youthful society who feel lost and dismissed by our political leaders. On refl ection all is not lost.

I happen to live in Durban North and have done so for many years. I am privileged in that regard. But grounded in the reality of our society at large. Over the last few years I have walked across to Northwood School to exercise at The Fitness Factory gym - a simple, no frills facility run by two Old Boys of the school. It is well frequented by the community and pupils of the school.

I have always felt welcome at the gym and leave with a glowing sense of pride. The Northwood men are well behaved, focused on their exercise routines, and respectful of both equipment and public who attend the facility. The presence of these men truly refl ects the inherent talent and upstanding values which reside in our South African youth.

I have a growing belief that our South African youth have the energy and ability to take our country forward. And for this to be in a direction which we all strive for. Is it not wonderful how a small community gym has infl uenced my thoughts and focused my energy into believing that we can rebuild a brighter future. For all. Well done men, keep it coming. Thank you Northwood for opening up your school to our community. AnonymousDurban North

Get ready for Gran and Gramps walkTHE Rotary Club of Umhlanga will hold its Gran and Gramps 5km Walk on Wednesday, 5 June. The annual walk starts at 8.30am and includes a walk along the uMhlanga Promenade, starting and ending at Durban View Park. The club is calling on all to enter the event.

Northglen News recently caught up with longtime member of the club, Clive Hull ahead of the 5km walk.

“The main purpose is to create a social opportunity for retired people. So often we see people reconnecting at the events,

having worked together or lived near each other, rekindling old friendships.

“Secondly, we also want to provide some exposure for the Rotary Club. And fi nally, we use this event to raise funds for various projects the club is working on. Last year we had 330 participants and we are again appealing to residents to bring toiletries for the less-privileged,” Hull said.

Pre-registration is essential and participants can register directly or through their respective retirement village.

We publish letters which include the name, address and contact number of the writer, even though a nom-de-plume may be used. Short letters get preference. The editor reserves the right to edit or shorten letters.

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The annual St Luke’s Fête is once again set to be held at the St Luke’s Congregational Church in Glenashley on Saturday, 1 June. The fete has become a community tradition and this year local artist Syd Sellars handed over an owl oil painting to Megan Botha, St Luke’s Church treasurer, which he donated as a raffl e prize for the popular annual event.

Rotary's Gran and Gramps Walk (5km) along the uMhlanga promenade on Wednesday, 5 June starts at 8.30am. The event begins and fi nishes at Durban View Park, Marine Drive. Participants are urged to register by 31 May. To enter, email your name and contact number to [email protected] or call Peter on 084 850 4444.

To enter costs R60 and includes a breakfast, goodie bags, coffee and lucky dip prizes. Proceeds from the event will go towards Happy Hours.

The club has also urged participants to bring toiletries for the needy.

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Garden guru to host breakfastSOUTH Africa’s very own Garden Guru, Tanya Visser, is set to educate and entertain at this year’s Annual Gardener Breakfast in support of The Sunfl ower Fund.

The breakfast will take

place on Thursday, 13 June at the Kloof Country Club from 8.30am to 11.30am. Tickets cost R300 per person. Contact The fund’s toll free number on 0800 12 10 82 or visit www.sunfl owerfund.org.

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Learning through play with upcycled toysCARE Givers and mothers from the Sea Cow Lake community enjoyed a day of learning as specialists visited the Sea Cow Lake clinic to talk about Early Childhood Development (ECD). Community members learnt how to upcycle plastic bottles, egg containers, toilet rolls and packets to create toys to assist children to develop crucial skills.

The initiative was jointly organised by a trio of fourth year occupational therapy students from UKZN and Sinakwenza, an organisation that specialises in ECD and learning through play.

“I go into different crèches and provide them with a mentorship programme which includes lesson plans, and

a waste to toys workshop to teach educators how to create and use toys to help the children learn skills,” said Singakwenza ECD trainer, Thoko Shelembe who was showing the care givers how a game of catch using a cut off 2 litre cool drink bottle and make shift plastic-packet-ball could help children to learn hand eye coronation.

Kiara Hansraj, an OT student from UKZN, said play is important for cognitive and physical development.

“We are working with the crèche owner to teach her how to take one activity and adapt it for various age groups,” she said.

“We also want to provide sustainable toys and that’s

why we are hosting this workshop to teach caregivers how to replenish and replace toys,” added fellow student, Shelley Comrice.

Completing the UKZN trio was Farzana Vadia.

Lindi Mnguni, owner Siyazizanna crèche, said the toys were a real help to her in the classroom.

“The children enjoy playing with these toys. Before they had nothing, they were just playing in the sand,” she added.

OT specialist from Singakwenza the toys encouraged the children to use their imaginations as well.

“The toys helped to develop foundation skills that are needed for learning from grade one and up,” she added.

Farzana Vadin , Lindi Mnguni, Kiara Hansraj and Robyn Mc Grath with children: Mivo Ludidi, Sphesihle Mgobnozi, Mhlengi Jijane , Awande Sthole and Amanguni Mnguni.

ABOUT 100 youngsters and their parents marched along uMhlanga Ridge Boulevard last Friday where they called for an end to oil and gas drilling off Durban's coast. They handed over a memorandum to representatives from Allan Gray and Old Mutual.

Janet Solomon of Oceans Not Oil said: “We are marching along with thousands of other young people across the globe today, united by the same fundamental concern for our future.”

Nine-year-old Jasmine Allison said she joined the march because climate change was extremely bad.

Her brother, Gabriel added: “We don’t want to see Durban under water in the next three years.”

Siyabonga Nontlanga read the memorandum to Sharon Haikier, regional KZN manager of Allan Gray.

“As Sasol shareholders we ask you to question further risking climate change acceleration by oil and gas development when there is full realisation that oil, gas and plastic have had an enormous and devastating effect on global seas, air and land.

“If Sasol’s Durban and Zululand Basin offshore wells

produce the promised 6.3 billion barrels of oil, this would contribute an additional 2.721 gigatons of carbon dioxide emission to the atmosphere. The IPPC has warned that nations must stop burning fossil fuels by around 2030 to avoid catastrophic warming,” read Nontlanga.

Haikier said Allan Gray supports the transition to a more environmentally sustainable society.

“We appreciate the concerns presented by the South African Youth Climate Change Coalition. We value diversity of opinion and will review the petition. We take our role as a responsible investment manager seriously. We consider environmental, social, governance and sustainability issues throughout all phases of our investment process and we are a signatory of the United Nations endorsed Principles for Responsible Investing,”she added.

Various organisations backed the memorandum, including Oceans Not Oil, South African Youth Climate Change Coalition, South Durban Community Environment Alliance, FrackFreeSA, Youth4MPAs, Extinction Rebellion South Africa and Greenpeace local group.

Gabriel, Tamsyn, Jasmine and Milo Allison joined the march as a family.

Lueliss Ntombela, Matthew Long and Mbusiswa Latha supported the march with hand made posters.

Siyabonga Nontlanga, Janet Solomon and Sharon Haikier (Allan Gray).

Joan Reddy and Glenis Canham joined the protest.

We don’t want to see Durban under water in the next three years





Zero waste family dig deep marks the fi nal in a series of stories complied by Danica Hansen on sustainable living. The Holmes family in Glenashley have been pursuing a zero waste lifestyle since 2017 - the Northglen News hones in on how they do it.

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Another way to convert waste into organic matter is to use a bokashi bin which can handle all types of organics waste and speed composting time up so that matter is composted in eight to 12 weeks. Bokashi Bran is added to the bin and this method reduces odors. Bokashi is the Japanese word for ‘fermented organic matter.’

“Once the bin is full, it ferments for around two weeks and then you can add it to compost or bury it in the garden,” said Holmes.

Another option is to start a worm farm.

“With a worm farm you are effectively feeding your waste to the worms. You can make your own worm farm by getting two drums of different sizes.

“Make holes in the bottom of the bigger drum and put it into the smaller drum and be sure to keep the lid on the top drum. The worms will be in the top drum where you

put your waste and the worm tea will seep into the bottom drum, you can use the worm tea to water your plants.

“Make sure you keep the worm farm out of the sun and rain. You can feed the worms most of your kitchen waste but stay away from meat, bones, cheese, onions and citrus fruit,” said Holmes.

One can cut out the collection all together by using garden space to compost organic matter independently. According to Holmes, the waste can take around six months to break down into compost and a compost heap requires love and attention.

“If you have a big enough garden you can compost your own waste. You can buy compost bins from most big hardware stores or you can

compost directly in a heap in the garden - it depends on your space. In addition to garden waste, you can add some of your food waste including vegetable scraps, egg shells, coffee grounds and egg boxes. Don't forget teabags have plastic in them so you can't compost them,” she said.

SISTERS, Emma Holmes and Suzanne Jackson said the fi nal step in the journey to reducing waste is to consider ways to dispose of organic waste at home-without using plastic bags to send it to the dump.

“Once you have refused plastic at every opportunity, found simple ways to shop plastic free, made sure that you get your bills and slips emailed to you instead of getting printed copies and home compost your organic kitchen waste, you will have reduced your waste to next to nothing. It does take a bit of effort but it is worth it to save the planet for future generations,” said Holmes.

The Holmes family shared their tips for alternatives to refuse removal of organic matter, composting and converting waste to organic matter.

They advised home owners to refuse the municipality’s blue compost bags altogether.

“I'm not sure people realise that the blue bags are collected and sent to landfi ll with the black bags. The bags are not recycled and you pay for them as well. For not much more than the price of blue bags you can get a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly drum service to collect your garden waste. If the refuse is broken up small enough you will be amazed how much you can get in a drum. You can also consider garden services that will do the garden and remove the waste. Imagine how many blue bags end up in landfi ll forever,” she said.

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HUNDREDS of volunteers and local residents showed their support for the annual Street Store by helping pack hundreds of boxes of clothes and toys for the homeless. The event held by Grace Family Church who, in partnership with the Denis Hurley Centre, will be hosting the Pop Up Street Store at 2 Cathedral Road (Denis Hurley Centre) this Saturday.

Dimitra Nicolau, Grace Aid (NPO) co-ordinator, said she was blown away by the support of the North Durban community.

"It was an incredible turnout, we had volunteers as young as fi ve and as old as 76 helping sort thousands of items into boxes which will be used for the Pop Up Store. In all volunteers and church members packed 157 boxes, this surpasses what is needed for the Street Store day, so we will distribute to our partner organisations, which include other NPO's and churches operating around Durban.

"We would just like to say we are so grateful to the Durban North community for stepping up. We had 88 volunteers come down to Grace to help. With all the willing hands, everything was sorted an hour earlier than expected. We would also like to thank our sponsors who donated food and drink to keep the volunteers fed," she said.

Grace Church uMhlanga members, Rose Khanyile and Dimitra Nicolau with Christian Nicolau.

Break bread with Muslim communityTHE Durban Muslim community has responded to the cry for much needed global peace by inviting communities of all religious denominations to share in the gracious spirit of Ramadaan with a Mass Iftaar (breaking of fast). The term 'breaking bread' is a universal metaphor for peace. According to a member of the South African Muslim Network (SAMNET), Nazir Malek they are hoping that the act of sharing meals will provide an opportunity for people to interact with each other in a way that will add positively to the conversations around peace, tolerance and goodwill.

"Therefore, a special invitation is extended to family units to attend and experience this unique event. Bring your family, friends, colleagues. This event is hosted solely for the purpose of promoting interfaith peace, unity, respect,

tolerance and social-coexistence. High profi le community and religious leaders of different faiths will address the gathering. The event will conclude with a universal prayer for peace," said Malek.

He said meals and refreshments have been generously sponsored by the Muslim community. Prayer facilities, parking and security have been arranged. This event is an initiative of the Ummah Convention. "It is hoped that the citizens of Durban will respond to this invitation with the great enthusiasm and spirit that our beautiful city is renowned for," he added.

The Mass Iftaar takes place on Sunday, 2 June from 3pm to 6pm at Kingsmead Cricket Stadium. Contact Nazir Malek on 079 6265 315.

The Street Store is a pop-up store for the homeless, that can be created in any community around the world, where the homeless shop for free. On the day clothing is hung up and donated items are displayed for shoppers to browse and select what they need and like.

"A volunteer personal shopper welcomes each person, and once they’ve shopped they can get a free haircut and lunch if they wish. Adults and children off Durban’s streets are provided an opportunity to fulfi ll a basic need, while enjoying a free shopping experience. The Street Store is about demonstrating that we are all equal and deserving of dignity. Volunteer with us, showing love and kindness to each person as they choose clothing, enjoy a meal and have a haircut," explained Dave Richter of Grace Family Church.

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A DURBAN North granny hopes to inspire others to follow in her footsteps after she donated several bags of cat and dog food to the Durban & Coast SPCA for her 80th birthday. Jeanette Quinn, a long-time supporter of the SPCA held a Mad Hatter themed party at her home on Thirlmere Place recently.

"My daughter, Colleen, said she wanted to plan a party for my 80th and I said that would be lovely but I had one condition. I wanted no personal gifts and I wanted all the guests to donate dog and cat food to the SPCA. I just thought at my age, what more do I need. I have a home and a loving family, all I want is to help the SPCA who do such amazing work," she explained.

"I had a few family members and guests who couldn't make it who were outside the province. What was lovely was they all committed to donating to their respective SPCA's in their areas. I was aware the Springfi eld SPCA is currently facing a food shortage and I really hope to inspire others to follow suit and help make a difference to an association that does so much for the animals," she said.

Quinn, who had been in the Scout movement for 30 years, said she was always charity-driven to help others.

Her daughter, Colleen Baptie, said her mother was an inspiration to everyone.

"We recently adopted a dog called Marley from the SPCA after losing a beloved family pooch. I think so many people underestimate how much the SPCA does for animals in the province and other animal shelters. They are champions for the voiceless and we are just ordinary people hoping to make a difference. In planning the party, I also bought some of the decorations from the SPCA shop which was another way of giving back. I hope other residents follow suit and will be inspired by my mom's big-hearted gesture," she said.

Jeanette Quinn recently celebrated her 80th birthday with a big-hearted gesture. Instead of birthday gifts, she asked guests to donate dog and cat food to the Durban & Coast SPCA.

Chloe’s Iron Girl outfi t wowsLAST year, Durban North

couple, Justin and Angela Walter, were undoubtedly the stars at the fi rst ever Comic Con Africa when they brought their favourite superhero characters from pop culture to life. This time around it was no different as he made an Iron Girl suit for his daughter, Chloe.

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appearances at conventions and festivals has proved a

showstopper where he goes and now the same goes for his daughter who he includes in his cosplay.

“I wanted to make it standout so pink was the natural colour and Chloe, like my wife and I, loves to dress-up. I used the touch light for her Arc reactor in her chest and got a few LED lights for her hands. She was a showstopper when she wore this last and the reactions have made it so worth it.

“She’s also helped us for fundraising with the bowls day for CHOC and Bloom Centre for Children with Special Needs with her outfi t,” he said.

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Religious ceremonyIN association with The Arya Samaj South Africa, The Hindi Shiksha Sangh and Hindivani will hold a Maha Yajna consisting of 118 Hawan Kunds.

There will be a fl ag hoisting ceremony and Veda recitals by learned gurus. A scrumptious lunch will be served.

The event takes place on Sunday, 2 June at 8.30am at the Shree Emperumal Temple Ground situated at 197 Flanders Drive in Mount Edgecombe.

To RSVP call 082 859 1798/031 566 5265 or email [email protected]

Illustrated talk on ‘Mad Mike’CHRIS Hoare will give an illustrated presentation on 'Mad Mike' Hoare: The Legend' to the 'Minds Alive' group at the La Lucia library at 10am on

Tuesday 4 June. Visitors are welcome

and refreshments will be served.

Contact Jesssie Spencer on 031 572 2697.

Birdlife visits Pigeon ValleyTHE next outing for Birdlife Port Natal takes place on Saturday, 1 June at 7.30am at Pigeon Valley Glenwood, a Natural Heritage Park and formally declared municipal nature reserve in Durban.

It is an unusual example of an urban reserve with very high levels of biodiversity.

Birdlife Port Natal is one of the oldest bird clubs in Africa. It is also one of the larger clubs affi liated to Birdlife South

Africa, which in turn is the national partner of Birdlife International, the largest conservation organisation in the world. Thus, Birdlife Port Natal plays an important role in conservation in particular, and other aspects of “birding” in KZN and southern Africa, together with the expertise of the professional staff at BLSA. Take a chair and picnic basket to enjoy after the outing. Call Terry on 082 871 6260.

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Tyron Powell and James Murray show off their cars. The duo formed the Car Club Durban almost two years ago.

Durban car club kicks it up a gearIT has been two years since two local residents began a car enthusiast club called Car Club Durban and the club has grown from strength to strength. ‘Petrol-heads’ Tyron Powell and James Murray, two of the original founders said the club was for like-minded people to get together to show off their ‘rides’ and talk about cars over a cup of coffee or breakfast.

According to Powell, since starting the club, their Facebook page has garnered more than 1 000 likes.

“There seems to be a lot of people out there with a common interest in cars. The club is about getting vintage, muscle and sports car owners to meet and chat about cars. My cousin, Christian, has

joined us recently and is heavily involved in helping set up our monthly meet and drives. We've been bouyed by the success and the support of all those who participate in our monthly drives," he said.

Powell often uses his 1995 Audi RS2 model on the drives.

"The car was developed in conjunction with Porsche. It was the fi rst RS model to come from Audi and the wheels, breaks, the suspension and event the wing mirrors are all Porsche. It's a 2.2 litre fi ve cylinder turbo charge all wheel drive and it's become somewhat of a talking point among car enthusiasts as there aren't many of them in the country. One of the standout aspects for me is being able

to see new vehicles at our monthly meet-ups and just talking cars," he said.

Powell said the club is considering hosting a meet and coffee show at the Sunningdale centre like the one held last year.

"Last year's event was incredible. We had a car cruise for muscle and classic cars before coming back to the centre and having a display set-up. It was incredibly well-supported and our aim is to host another event like that this year," he said.

To fi nd out more about the club, visit their Facebook page, Car Club-Durban or fi nd them on Instagram, @the_car_club_durban.

PRIZE WINNING koi keeper and chairman of the KwaZulu-Natal Koi Society, Gerard Loumeau plans to enter at least 25 koi in this year's Koi Show.

"My biggest koi is about one metre long," added the koi enthusiast.

Loumeau has been keeping koi for more than 25 years at his Umgeni Park home and even has a generator installed to keep his pond's fi ltration system running smoothly during bouts of load shedding.

"I have to monitor the pond carefully. If the power is out for longer than six hours then I connect a generator to pump and circulate oxygen through the water. The koi can die if you leave the pump

off. I would say they would die within approximately 12 hours if there was no fi ltration, depending on the temperature of the water, the number of fi sh in the pond and the quality of the water. If there is a lot of debris in the water, that lowers the water quality. I have a fully automated system but prior to that I used to backwash every weekend," he said.

While keeping koi can be a pricey business, Loumeau said there are ways to keep koi on a budget.

"It's not always expensive, you can keep reasonably cheaper commercial koi or more expensive fi sh imported from Japan. You don't really need a lot of space either, you can build a smaller pond of

2000 litres. “Obviously the bigger

the pond is, the bigger sized pumps you need to keep the water circulation going. The ruling is that you can keep a fi sh up to one metre per thousand litres, even if that is a collective length divided by a few fi sh," he said.

Koi keepers who are keen to enter the Koi Show to be held at The Durban Shongweni Club on Saturday, 20 July and Sunday, 21 July. Contact Loumeau: [email protected].

Win tickets20 lucky koi enthusiasts can each win a pair of tickets to the show. To enter go to www.northglennews.co.za

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Have some fun at Pot & Fire festivalDurban North College will host its Pot & Fire Festival on Saturday, 1 June from 6pm at its grounds (25 Propsect Hall Road). There will be several potjies to choose from including mutton curry, chicken curry, venison, beef and vegetable. To book, contact the school on 031 564 1347 or email [email protected]. Tickets cost R150 before 1 June and R180 at the gate on the day. Residents, Ronell and Atholl Canham had a great time at the Pot & Fire Festival last year.

DURBAN North College is urging the North Durban community to support its annual night market which takes place on Friday (31 May). The market, held every year, is aimed at raising funds to assist the school with its needs.

Marketing manager of the school, Natasja Pretorius, said she hoped to see as many residents at the event as possible.

"The night market and the pot

and fi re festival are two of our biggest school fundraisers for the year. Both events are open to everyone and we really hope to see as many residents and visitors coming to the night market as possible. Our staff, learners and parents put so much effort into the night market and there'll be everything on offer from food to jewellery to toys on sale so be sure not to miss out," she enthused.

Durban North Collegel learners, Timothy Still, Lesego Tsalong, Anamika Govender and Michelle Hoffman gear up for their school’s night market which takes place on Friday, 31 May. One of the most popular items on sale is pancakes which the learners have all the ingredients for.

Durban North College Night Market will take place on Friday, 31 May from 4pm to 9pm. There will be a huge variety of stalls, games, jewellery, toys and food stalls. For more information, contact the school on 031 564 1347 or email [email protected].

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Durban promenade extension nears completionSIGNIFICANT progress has been made with the beachfront promenade extension to ensure it is launched in time for the 2019 festive season.

Project Manager Afi ka Ndima said the City looks sets to meet this target as fi nding “the rhythm” in 2019 has been an easy task having ended 2018 on a positive note with seven of the 10 level two (suspended fl oor slabs) concrete zones being completed.

The fi rst quarter of 2019 has seen the casting of the remaining three zones with work on the amphitheatre and pedestrian ramps and bridges commencing as the project is fast nearing completion.

Internal Fit-out and fi re protection works are on the brink of completion as is the installation of bulk services in the built up channels. “Next will be the planting of dune vegetation and landscaping which softens the concrete structure and its surrounds while acting as the fi rst line of defence for windblown sand and wave run ups,” said Ndima.

The project is a catalyst to the R35 billion Point Waterfront development to be undertaken in three phases over the next fi ve to 10 years. Driving seaward within the Point Precinct, the public will notice contractors placing road markings which signals the nearing of completion of the project.

Contractors are working around the clock to ensure a sequencing of all the subcontracting works being undertaken on site.

Cabinet announcement later this weekTHE announcement on the members of the new executive will be made later in the week, confi rmed the Presidency.

“The Constitution of the Republic stipulates that the President must assume offi ce within fi ve days of being elected by the National Assembly – and thereafter appoint a Cabinet and assign its powers and functions,” the Presidency said in a statement on Sunday.

The Presidency released the statement noting media reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa was expected to announce the members of the new executive on Monday.

“President Cyril Ramaphosa is emphatic that the new executive must possess requisite skills, experience, representivity and a commitment to the public services that will take the work of the sixth administration forward,” the Presidency said.

President Ramaphosa was inaugurated as the sixth democratically elected President of the Republic on Saturday at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium. The inauguration was held under the theme ‘Together Celebrating Democracy: Renewal and Growth for a Better South Africa’.

Repo rate unchangedSOUTH African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has announced that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the repurchase (repo) rate at 6.75 per cent.

Addressing reporters last Thursday, Kganyago said the MPC had reached the decision after assessing overall risks to the infl ation outlook to be more or less evenly balanced.

“The MPC decided to keep the repurchase rate unchanged at 6.75 per cent per year. Three members preferred to keep rates on hold and two members preferred a cut of 25 basis points. The Committee assesses the stance of monetary policy to be broadly accommodative over the forecast period. The implied path of policy rates generated by the Quarterly Projection Model is for one cut of 25 basis points to the repo rate by the end of fi rst quarter of 2020.

“The endogenous interest rate path is built into the growth and infl ation forecast. As emphasised previously, the implied path remains a broad policy guide which could change in either direction from meeting to meeting in response to new developments and changing risks,” he said.

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The Oakridge College recently held its matric dance at Gateway Hotel. The theme was ‘Fairytale’. The dance was arranged by some staff members and the Grade 11 dance committee. Aaqir Dawood and Tahleeya Parthab had a great evening out.

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Northwood School’s Jake Goder has risen to the very top of his sport and is now ranked fi rst in SA for the U15 age group after coming fi rst at the SA Champs Bodyboarding competition held in Port Alfred recently.

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Durban North College learner, Angelo Daniel recently participated in the eThekwini Chess Championships League. Daniel fi nished the day off with a full score and ended up winning the league. He also took part in the KZN Chess Open Tournament and was victorious in his age group.

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GRADE 5 learner, Luc Brand of Chelsea Preparatory School won

a gold medal and broke a three year old South African record by two seconds for the 100m Manikin Rescue with fi ns at the Stillwater Championships held in Newton Park pool in

Port Elizabeth. This, just one day after participating in the South

African Lifesaving Championships where he competed against 1 700 children from all over the country. The fi rst three days of the championships comprised of surf events held at Kings Beach, in tough surf conditions. Luc was awarded the U11

Boy Champion Nipper and won three silver medals and one bronze medal, placing fourth in the Body Board Race in his age group.

Brand said it was the proudest moment of his swimming career.

"I was very surprised and full of emotions when my name got called out for the under 11 SA Nipper of the Tournament, and when I realised I had broken a three year old SA Stillwater record, I was very proud - I could not stop smiling," he said.

He also won three silver medals (4 x 50m Obstacle Relay, 4 x 50m Pool Rescue Relay and 4 x 50m Pool Lifesaver Relay), and two bronze medals (100m Obstacle Race

and 10m Ball Throw Relay Rescue), and fi nished fourth in the 50m manikin rescue without fi ns. Brand represented Marine Surf Lifesaving Club at the Championships.

The record-breaker also went to KZN swimming trial in April and won a gold, silver and bronze medal.

Brand hopes to one day swim for his country. "I want be the best I can be and if I become a SA swimmer or lifesaver it will make me very happy," he said.

The young swimmer said his friends inspired him to take up the sport.

"I started lifesaving when I was eight. My best friends Tristan Nel and Nathan Burger drew me to the sport," he said.

Northlands Primary School learner, Rylee Beuster won two gold and one silver medal.

Northlands learner dances her way to the topNORTHLANDS Primary School's Grade 1 learner, Rylee Beuster won two gold and one silver medal at the Integrated Artistic Acrobatic Association of South Africa (IAAASA) championships in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, just six months after taking up the sport. Beuster won the silver medal for a duet she performed with her older sister Dana while the gold medals were awarded to Beuster for her participation in group dances.

"Acrobatics is my favourite, I started last year when I was fi ve years old," said Beuster.

Acrobatics is a combination of gymnastics and dance which involves a lot of team work. Beuster said she enjoys the challenge that the fl exibility and contortionist aspects of acrobatics provide.

What makes her achievement even more impressive is that the dancer has a hearing impairment. Beuster said she was born with a cleft pallet which resulted in hearing loss and she wears a cochlear hearing aid implant to help her hear better at school.

"I don't have a big problem with volume, but I struggle with sound clarity. When I dance, I can hear the music and I follow my dance instructors cues," she added.

Beuster said her hearing impediment affects her more in the pool. Despite diffi culties with her ears, she recently swam 32 lengths non-stop to earn her 800m badge from The Elizabeth Smith Swim School.

She also came fi rst in the 25 meter freestyle race at the school's gala and won the 'I believe I can' Trophy.

Virginia Preparatory School learner, Emily Simpkins.

Emily excels at lifesaving champsVIRGINIA Preparatory School Grade 5 learner, Emily Simpkins put in some stunning individual performances at the South African Lifesaving Nipper Championships in Port Elizabeth.

The Marine Surf Lifesaving Club member placed fi rst in the long-run of the competition, third in beach sprints and fl ags and won a gold medal in taplin relay event in the U10 age group.

What is more, Simpkins also won a trophy after placing fi rst in her age group.

If that's not enough, Simpkins also represents her school in netball and hockey and is a member of the KZN athletics team.

Speaking on her performances at the lifesaving champs said she was proud of her achievements.

“It was a tough competition but I really enjoyed taking part at the champs. As I get older I would like to move up the age levels and hopefully one day represent South Africa at the lifesaving world champs,” she said.

Simpkins was introduced to lifesaving at a young age and said her advice for youngsters getting into the sport to give it their all.

“Lifesaving is a great sport, you get to keep active and have loads of fun. My advice to athletes younger than me is to try it out and give it their all,” she said.

Karateka tucks another win under his beltKARATEKA, Luqmaan Fortune, a Grade 4 learner at Glenashley Preparatory School, landed an impressive win at the KZN Regional AFSKSA Karate Tournament held at Shastri Park in April. He achieved fi rst place for Kata and second place for Kumite in his belt and age category.

"I felt very good about myself. I didn't think I would win," said Fortune of his win.

He also participated in the Kanazawa Cup Karate Tournament in Tongaat, in April. He was awarded fi rst place for Kumite in a fi eld of 15 participants in his age and belt category. The school is extremely proud of the young learner’s achievements in his chosen fi eld.

In 2018, he represented KZN in the national development tournament and won gold for

Kata and bronze for Kumite.The karate enthusiast said he was inspired

to take up the sport after seeing a picture in a book.

"I was in the library and saw photos of karate moves. Soon after, my father said he saw a posters advertising lessons and then I started doing karate," he added

Fortune practices a variety of karate known as Shotokan.

"It is fun for me and I enjoy getting trophies, but I think when I fi nish school, I might stop karate to focus on other things," he added.

The young karateka began his karate journey towards the end of 2015 and currently holds a purple belt. Luqmaan Fortune

Luc Brand, heavily laden with medals.

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Northwood School learner, Andile Mogakane.

Andile bowls them overNORTHWOOD School learner, Andile Mogakane, recently returned from Trivandrum, Kerala (India) where he represented the South African U19 cricket squad. The aspiring Protea player took part in a youth test and youth Quadrangular One-Day International (ODI) series with India U19s, India U19sB and the Afghanistan U19s.

Mogakane, who played in all the games, was the leading run scorer of the ODI series and said he relished playing the Indian team, who are the current world champs. He was also named man of the match in a game against the India B side.

“For me it was a great chance to test my

mettle and build my

character against incredibly competitive teams. I was one of the leaders in the squad which was quite special. Touring the subcontinent is never easy but I'm extremely proud of my individual achievements as well as what the team achieved in the series. For players who have hopes of playing for the Proteas one day there's no better learning experience then being able to play against international opponents,” he said.

Mogakane has also recently signed a contract

with the Dolphins B side and

said he hopes to continue his rich vein of

form.

Our Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School learner, Karmishta Moodley.

Karmishta is queen of the chessboard

OUR Lady of Fatima Dominican Convent School Grade 10 learner, Karmishta Moodley, has been selected to represent the South African team at this year's Commonwealth Chess Championships in New Delhi. Her performances at the SA Junior Chess champs saw her cement her spot on the team.

While this isn't her fi rst time representing the country at an international event, Moodley said it was always an honour to make the national team.

“It's going to be an incredibly tough tournament as the U16 category is quite competitive. I've also been trying to balance my school work and prepare for the Commonwealth champs. My goal is to gain as much experience from the tournament as possible and do the best I can,” she said.

Moodley, who began playing chess in Grade 2 said she was formally introduced to the game at her junior primary school.

“My dad was the fi rst person to teach me about the game but it wasn't until I was in Grade 3 that I began playing chess more frequently. My teacher at La Lucia Junior Primary told me I had a talent for the game and a passion for it. They encouraged me to pursue chess which helped me push myself to greater heights,” she said.

Danville Park Girls’ High School learner, Camishka Marimuthu.

Northlands Girls’ High School learner, Lasandra Majola.

THE heart of a volunteer relies on a number of factors, which include passion, time, energy and dedication. Brought together by her passion for helping others, Northlands Girls' High School learner, Lasandra Majola puts her passion into action.

Last year the 16-year-old started her own NPO, the Lasandra Organisation which supports 15 families with groceries for the month.

Majola who is a talented singer, uses money raised from her gigs to put towards the foundation.

“I ran out of ideas for naming my NPO so I just called it the Lasandra Organisation,” she laughed. “The motivation to start the NPO was seeing so many homeless people on the streets around the City who go hungry everyday. I often imagine myself in their shoes and think how awful it must be to go hungry. Whenever I perform I put the money I earn aside to put towards the foundation and each month I buy the 15 families their groceries for the month,” she said.

The songstress supports families from KwaMashu, Inanda and Newlands East.

Incredibly, the Grade 11 learner raised R40 000 last year for the foundation and has already raised more than R15 000 this year.

“My ultimate goal would be to spread the love and have different branches of my foundation in other parts of the country,” she said.

LA beckons for Danville dancerDANVILLE Park Girls' High School learner, Camishka Marimuthu, recently represented KwaZulu-Natal at the South African Championships of the Performing Arts (SACOPA) champs in Rustenburg.

Marimuthu scored more than 90 per cent and was selected to represent South Africa at the World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), to be held in Los Angeles, USA, in July.

The Grade 11 learner competed in the solo and group event at the champs and said she was proud of her achievements.

“I've never experienced a world champs before so I'm

really looking forward to competing amongst the world's best. I would like to medal but I also want to gain valuable experience and see where I am in terms of my abilities. This is a huge opportunity for me and it's a dream come true for me and an honour to wave the South African fl ag high at the Championships,” she said.

Marimuthu who began Bollywood dancing at the age of three said she recently branched off into hip-hop and contemporary dancing.

“I've always had a love and passion for dance. Last year I decided to start hip-hop and contemporary and it has paid dividends for me,” she said.

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By Autodealer's Charl Bosch

IT goes without saying that the arrival of the Ford Ranger Raptor has been the one most South Africans have been looking forward to for years.

Whereas its bigger brother, the F-150 Raptor, has become something of a cult icon in the United States, local buyers have had to watch in dismay as the most off-road focused version of the world’s best-selling new vehicle became an instant success with its off-road prowess.

That however changed some three years ago when images started appearing online of Ford testing a mystery Ranger in Australia, which sparked immediate speculation and rumours of a junior Raptor, reports and claims that ultimately become a reality last year.

Now, after nearly a year since con rming local availability and production at its Silverton Plant near Pretoria, the Raptor has nally spread its wings and touched down on local shores in the only way Ford South Africa thought possible; an off-road assault on the infamous Goerapan salt ats near Upington in the Northern Cape.

While its senior sibling has become the inspiration for many buyers equipping their Rangers with the often over-the-top Raptor kits, the of cial variant is much more than a collection of stick-on decals and black trim pieces.

Standing 51mm taller than the standard Ranger with the front and rear tracks having been widened by 150mm, Ford has also equipped the Raptor with 17-inch all-terrain wheels made speci cally for it by BF Goodrich, as well as an F-150 inspired front facia made up of a chunky grille with FORD lettering, a new front bumper, textured side steps and a heavy duty 2.3-inch steel bash plate. In all, the additions have resulted in what is likely to be the most eye-catching, aggressive and purposely styled bakkie South Africans have ever seen.

Off-roading is homeTuned to maximise speed with minimal electronic interference when going off-road, the speed out on the pans made for astonishing readings as did the damping and comfort of the suspension, while the steering offered good levels of feedback. A further feature of Baja is the level of control even with the traction control switched off. With 4H engaged, it is possible to make the Raptor dance i.e. power slide, as it inspires con dence while still retaining a fair modicum of control. As a nal encore, the Raptor also had to live up to its moniker as a bird-of-prey by ying and landing without crashing. The most strenuous task for the suspension, hitting a series of crests at 120 km/h saw the Raptor becoming airborne with the landing and rebound showing no ill effects or strain.

It seldom occurs that a vehicle lives up to the hype surrounding it before of cially being revealed, yet the hysteria that has encapsulated the Ford Ranger Raptor has been warranted without much disappointment. Put simply, in my opinion, it rates as the most capable bakkie on the market as it it strikes the bulls-eye of being an everyday double cab and an off-road monster.

The crunch factor is the pricing which at R786,400, makes it cheaper than the admittedly more powerful Volkswagen Amarok V6 TDI Extreme (R829,200) and Mercedes- Benz X350d Power (R973,100) but brings it below the crucial R800,000 mark. Available in new colour ranges, the Ranger Raptor has earned its wings to soar high above its rivals.

Power punch!Extensively scrutinised for nding its way underneath the bonnet at all, the Port Elizabeth-built 157kW/500Nm 2.0-litre bi-turbodiesel engine in combination with the 10-speed automatic gearbox made for smooth rather than explosive progress on the road, but came alive off-road. With ample low-down grunt, seamless shifts and an admittedly sound enhanced exhaust note, the drivetrain rates as one of the Raptor’s standouts, which came to the fore on the high-speed section with Baja mode selected.

As part of the Raptor treatment, the standard leaf-spring suspension setup at the rear has been replaced by a new coil-over layout with an integrated Watt’s rear linkage, while the frame has been redesigned and made from high-strength alloy steel. The most noteworthy aspect though is the position sensitive damping shock absorbers made speci cally for it by off-road specialists Fox Racing.

There’s also twin-piston ventilated front brake callipers and new aluminium control arms. In short, this translates to

a ground clearance of 283mm, departure and breakover angles of 24 degrees, a wading depth of 850mm and approach angle of 32.5 degrees. Add these gures up, and the result was simply

astonishing. Along with Ford’s Terrain Management system that comes with six modes; Normal, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Sand, Rock, Baja and Sport, the Raptor made light work of the heavy sand off-road track laid out, the only hiccup being the overzealous use of the throttle by its driver.

The stark contrast to the exterior is the interior where Ford has applied minimal yet easy-to-spot touches compared to the Wildtrak. Highlighted by sports seats nished in ‘technical suede’ with Raptor embossed seatbacks and blue stitching carried over to the facia, a new Raptor badged steering wheel with red 12 o’clock and lightweight magnesium gear shift paddles, as well

as Ford Performance branded door sills round off the changes. Although small compared to the exterior, the comfort levels felt enhanced over the Wildtrak thanks in part to those seats, while the overall build quality felt robust and solid despite the odd scratchy surface, which, in truth, mattered little when the time arrived to experience what the Raptor was meant to do.

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By Sean Nurse

THE Subaru WRX is an icon amongst performance car fans globally, however, in recent years the WRX has changed its market appeal slightly, from compromised rally-bred machine to a civilised performance car.

I recently had the updated WRX on test, in ES Premium guise for review. The press vehicle arrived and I had one wish, that this would be the manual and not the CVT variant. My hopes were dashed as I spotted the Subaru EyeSight cameras on other side of the interior rear-view mirror as this technology is only available on the CVT model.

In 2015, I had the pre-facelift WRX manual as a longterm test vehicle and was impressed with its handling, interior quality and respectable performance versus WRX models of old.

Fast forward to the current WRX, and there’s still the option of a six-speed manual gearbox, which will set you back R588,000 versus the CVT which costs a whopping R638,000, putting it within the price range of the Volkswagen Golf R and Audi’s S3.

For that sum of money, you get what is a relatively rapid sedan with a large 460-litre boot and an impressive list of standard features.

Standard spec include the seven-inch Starlink infotainment system with Apple Car Play and Android Auto, the EyeSight semi-autonomous driving functionality, climate control, a Harmon Kardon sound system and leather seats to name a few.

Its 2.0-litre turbocharged boxer petrol engine produces 197kW and 350Nm of torque which the brand claims will allow the car to get from a standstill to 100km/h in 6.3 seconds.

Fuel consumption wasn’t quite as frugal as the 8.6 L/100km claim, however, I found that a gure of 9.4 L/100km was more realistic.

In terms of ride and handling, the WRX is exceptionally adept, always feeling planted and secure, while the level of communication between your hands and those front wheels gives you quite a bit of con dence as a driver.

I just found the gearbox to be less than inspiring when pushing on.

At low speed and cruising through the daily commute, it’s rather effortless, but when driven in anger, the car simply doesn’t excite you and it’s largely due to that gearbox.

That leads me to conclude that the powertrain in this vehicle is more suited to an SUV or a crossover than a pukka performance car wearing the WRX badge.

WRX could do without CVT

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Columbian percussion band heads to uMhlanga as part of ZakifoTHE Alibombo Percussion from Colombia, who performs experimental percussion on hand-made, recycled and re-purposed instruments, will be one of the featured acts at the fi fth annual Zakifo Music Festival being held over two consecutive weekends from 24 May until 1 June with a series of intimate pop-up bespoke concerts in venues in and around Durban.

Alibombo Percussion features in the line-up on Friday, 31 May at Ascend Rooftop uMhlanga. Also on the bill are Mr Eazi (Nigeria) pioneer of Banku music which fuses Ghanaian nightlife with Nigerian chords and Afrobeat. Kenyan, Blinky Bill, a hip-hop/rap artist and DJ will also perform. Look out for Kid Fonque, a South African electronic music and club culture taste-maker along with Bheki Nqoko, a singer, songwriter, arranger and producer.

David Colorado, the leader of the Colombian band Alibombo Percusion, drives

around his hometown of Medellin in a three-wheeled auto rickshaw, travelling from gig to gig carrying his homemade instruments some of them made from bicycle rims, buckets and jars. Their music blends all types of sounds and instruments from the sounds of a bike tire, to the percussion of trash cans, the basses of PVC tubes and even the amplifi ed scratches of a jacket zipper – Alibombo combine creative musicality with a large dose of fun.

Zakifo offers a wide-ranging line-up of cutting-edge musicians from across the African continent and beyond.

This year the festival will occupy some of the city’s most interesting and happening venues: Durban Botanic Gardens; The Werehouse; the historic Winston Hotel and adjoining Origin Nightclub and The Rainbow Restaurant.

There will be workshops and industry events taking place during the week at Curiocity Hotel in the CBD.

DIFF doccies announcedTHE Durban International Film Festival (DIFF) which takes place from 18 to 28 July in Durban, has announced the documentaries in competition for its 40th anniversary edition. Ten insightful and impactful documentaries have been selected for competition, and will be eligible for Best Documentary and Best South African Documentary prizes. The winner of the best documentary at the DIFF, will automatically qualify for consideration to be nominated for an Academy Award.

“We are really excited about the calibre of fi lms in our documentary competition this year,” said DIFF manager, Chipo Zhou. “We had over 950 documentary submissions, covering a broad range of themes and topics. This year’s competition selection, interestingly are mostly focussed on individual journeys, many around young people having to navigate intensely disrupted and relentlessly painful spaces, as well as the issues that gender, race and culture present in this ever-changing, and often alien world. We look forward to sharing these fi lms with audiences at DIFF, and providing some stimulating food for thought and discussions with fi lmmakers who will be in attendance.”

Renowned American sports’ commentator, sportsman and musician, Sal Masekela - son of legendary jazz musician, Hugh Masekela - will be this year’s Ballito Pro’s event ambassador.

Musician set to host 51st Ballito ProTHE season’s hottest winter festival is set to take over the shores of KwaDukuza from 27 June to 7 July as the world-famous Ballito Pro gets underway. And for 2019, the world’s longest continuously running professional surfi ng event has revealed that renowned American sports’ commentator, sportsman and musician, Sal Masekela - son of legendary Jazz musician, Hugh Masekela - will be this year’s event ambassador.

“KwaDukuza Municipality is excited to welcome visitors to our region to enjoy the internationally renowned Ballito Pro,” said the event co-ordinator, Collette Bundy. “We are particularly delighted to have Sal Masekela feature so prominently at this year’s festival. This event is a chance for people to experience an outdoor African adventure that surpasses surfi ng and entertainment.”

She said that, for the 51st Ballito Pro, festival-goers will get to experience this fun-loving, free-spirited coastal lifestyle through a range of exciting beachside activities.

Alongside the intensive international surfi ng action taking place on KwaDukuza’s coastline is the full festival programme that includes After Dark Parties, extreme sports, a kid's corner and Save the Waves Campaign.

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8 May - 2 June - Ikhono Lasenatali is currently on at the KZNSA Gallery. In late 2018, Zanele Muholi commissioned 25 emerging artists to interpret photographic images from their ongoing self-portrait series Somnyama Ngonyama, a project that speaks to the social ills associated with politics of race, gender, politics, collectivism, and sexuality.

2 June - Baroque 2000 will perform its 3D concert of the Season at the Church of the Mariannhill Monastery on Sunday, 2 June, 11.30am. This concert will be presented in a special format with a large video screen projecting pictures of famous and stunning Italian baroque buildings and monuments. This event will be in celebration of the National

Italian Republic Day. Works by Giovanni Benedetto Platti and Alessandro Stradella will be performed. Tickets cost R150 and are available at the door. There is ample and safe parking and the Monastery Tea Garden will be open for refreshments and light lunches. Contact Michel on 082 303 5241 or email him, [email protected]

The festival includes the documentary, Buddha in Africa by South Africa director Nicole Schafer. It revolves around a Malawian teenager in a Chinese Buddhist orphanage in Africa, who fi nds himself torn between his African roots and Chinese upbringing. Fatma Riahi’s A Haunted Past (Qatar) is a personal portrait of a broken Tunisian-Bosnian family as ex-prisoner and ex-jihadist who is left alone to take care of his three teenage daughters.

DIFF is hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s Centre for Creative Arts in various venues around Durban from 18 to 28 July.

From Denmark comes A Girl in Return directed by Katrine W.Kjaer, an intimate character-driven global tale about what happens when an adopted teenage girl decides to reclaim her lost identity.

THE 2019 Mr, Miss and Miss Junior uShaka Marine World and Mr and Miss uShaka Kids World competition is now open for manual entries. Aspirant winners have until Friday, 31 May to register. The fi nal event takes place Saturday, 5 October for the Mr & Miss uShaka Kids World which is open to children between the ages of six to eight. The Mr, Miss and Miss Junior uShaka Marine World gala event, takes place on Saturday, 12 October.

Hopefuls can enter online or complete the entry form and submit together with two recent A4 good quality colour photographs (one face and one full body) together with a valid entry form and required documents (ID and parents ID for U18’s).

The winners will also be included in uShaka Marine World’s advertising campaigns and invited to selected events for the year. Entries can also be found online for those entering the Mr and Miss uShaka Kids World.

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Sabelo Ngema placed third in the Visually Impaired division at the Adaptive South African Surfi ng Championship. PHOTO: Ryan Joffe

TWO-TIME world champion Antony Smyth won the Build for Better Adaptive South African Surfi ng Championship held at New Pier in Durban over the weekend.

In the fi nal, Smyth, who won gold at the ISA World Adaptive Surfi ng Championship in 2016 and 2018, took on long-time rival and friend Jean-Paul Veaudry from East London in 2-4 foot surf and freshening onshores.

Six champions were crowned at the

Championship in various classifi cations from prone assist (AS5) prone (AS4), sit (AS3) kneel (AS2), stand (AS1) and visually impaired (ASVI) divisions.

Organiser Julia van Zyl, the founder of the Made for More non-profi t organisation in Durban, said that they had 36 entries who had travelled to Durban from around South Africa.

“It’s an incredible privilege for us to run this event. So much goes into preparing for an adaptive surfi ng

event of this magnitude, from beach and vehicle permits, to contest infrastructure, coordinating volunteers and personnel, and then there are the logistics around acquiring the specialised equipment,” Van Zyl said.

“We need to organise and set up access mats for accessibility for wheelchair users on the soft sand as well as water chairs to assist them in and out of the water. We also require specifi c surfboards that are generally

thicker and wider for surfers who lie prone and are assisted onto waves.”

A team of 20 volunteers had their hands full in the shorebreak at New Pier assisting the prone surfers.

“The atmosphere and support on the beach was the best, biggest and warmest we’ve ever had. We are so proud and in awe of the bravery, courage, commitment and talent of all the surfers and competitors in both the contest and the expression session.”

Sprint stars eye World Cup testsA TEAM of determined canoe sprinters are in Europe ready to take on the fi rst two ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup events of the new season as they build towards the World Championships later in the year and hopefully Olympic qualifi cation for next year.

The World Cups will take place over consecutive weekends in Poznan, Poland and then in Duisburg in Germany with the events giving the team of seven

the opportunity to test their early season form.

With the two dates there will be two different squads going to each of the World Cups. Going to the fi rst event in Poland will be Chrisjan Coetzee, Esti van Tonder and Kayla de Beer.

These three paddlers will be battling it out in the K1 200 metres and 500 metres over the weekend.

The team going to the second World Cup will be much larger with the three

paddlers being joined by local paddler, Bridgitte Hartley, Donna Hutton, Louis Hattingh and the men’s K4 which includes Chrisjan Coetzee, David Rodrigues, Nick Weeks and Dawie Gerber.

Bridgitte Hartley will also return to the squad for the German leg of the World Cups.

The two-time World Championship medallist will be paddling in a K2 with Donna Hutton.

South African sprint queen Bridgitte Hartley is looking forward to the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup events in Poznan, Poland and Duisburg, Germany over the next two weeks. PHOTO: Dave Macleod (Gameplan Media)

South African sprint queen Bridgitte Hartley (right) will team up with the young Donna Hutton (left) for the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup events in Poznan, Poland and Duisburg, Germany over the next two weeks. PHOTO: Louis Hattingh (Facebook)

Runner, riders get behind Karkloof schoolTRAIL runners and mountain bikers heading for the Karkloof for the 2019 edition of the Sappi Karkloof Trail Festival on 1 and 2 June will lend a hand to the ground-breaking Hawkstone Primary School and it's Early Childhood Development class.

The school is seven kilometres from the race headquarters at the Karkloof Country Club, and their Early Childhood Development (ECD) class started in January 2018 to help young local children get a better head start with their schooling.

Last year riders and runners were generous in their donations of books, educational games, clothing, furniture and curtains to the school. This year the schools needs are far more basic, and school supporter Mary Gray is looking to the athletes for help.

"The donations from the participants last year made a wonderful impact on the school's, and we were even able to pass on some books and educational games to other schools in the valley," said Gray. "Our biggest need right now is toilets," she explained. "Our children have to use a nearby pit latrine and, apart from hygiene concerns, it is actually very dangerous for small children."

Entries for CitySurfRun openENTRIES for the third annual FNB Durban 10K CitySurfRun (taking place on Sunday, 13 October) opens on Saturday, 1 June.

“Although only in its third year, the event has delivered nail-biting performances,” said Michael Meyer, Managing Director Stillwater Sports. “In 2018 Joshua Cheptegei broke his own course record and with that the Ugandan record and the SA all-comers record (new record 27:16). By fi nishing second (27:32) Swiss sensation, Julien Wanders broke both the Swiss national 10km record and the European 10km record (set in 2010 by Mo Farah), making him the fastest European of all time over 10km (at that time). Stella Chesang (31:14) smashed the women’s course record, the Ugandan national 10km record, and came within one second of the SA all-comers record.”

“Although there is no lack in excitement in the elite race, there is a mass participation road run that grants all entrants the unique opportunity to explore their city on foot. Runners (and walkers) can look forward to an action packed 10km journey that highlights important landmarks.”

The race takes place on Sunday, 13 October from 7am. The event starts at Blue Lagoon (Athlone Drive) and ends at the Beachfront Precinct (near The Bike and Bean). The entry fees R185 (licensed/ standard entry) and R215 (unlicensed). When entering online runners (and walkers) can support one of fi ve Durban based charities: 1. The Reach For A Dream Foundation, 2. TREE, 3. Durban & Coast SPCA, 4. LIV Village and/or 5. iThemba Lethu.


Tuesday 28 May 11.45am ---- Wednesday 29 May 12.19am 12.48pmThursday 30 May 1.09am 1.32pmFriday 31 May 1.48am 2.10pmSaturday 1 June 2.25am 2.46pmSunday 2 June 3am 3.21pm Monday 3 June 3.35am 3.57pm

Danville hosts international hockey seriesDANVILLE Park Girls' High School will play host to a SPAR International Indoor Hockey Test Series from Tuesday, 28 May until Saturday, 1 June.

Botswana are coming to South Africa to play their fi rst ever International Indoor Hockey test matches.

They will take part in the series where they will play two test matches against Zimbabwe and two against SPAR South Africa. The series will also feature fi ve test matches between Zimbabwe and South Africa.

If that's not enough for you, there will also be the South African Emerging team in action as well as the Botswana Men playing against various club sides and of course a little bit of school girls hockey to top it off.

Hockey 24 Seven, South Africa’s fi rst dedicated hockey podcast, will be in Durban and will be providing live audio / video streaming along with commentary on the test matches (From the Wednesday). Viewing will be via the Sports 24 Seven Facebook page and promises to take our coverage of hockey to another level.

A TOTAL of 144 ladies took to The Woods golf course at Mount Edgecombe Country Club as part of an effort to raise the record amount of R130 000 for this year’s Weylandts Mount Edgecombe Country Club Ladies Charity Golf Day.

The annual event is a highlight on the Mount Edgecombe Country Club Ladies Golf calendar and the funds raised through player participation, sponsorships of putting areas and almost every tee box and greens being sponsored goes towards the support and funding of several worthy charities.

Last year, R120 000 was raised with the major charities that included Natest School, SADGA, TAFTA, Pediatric Oncology, Puppy SOS to name a few.

Natest School, in close proximity to Mount Edgecombe Country Club, last year received much needed maintenance work around the school as well as boxes

of essential textbooks. The South African Disabled Golf Association (SADGA) also benefi ted in the past year from these fundraising efforts with a contribution by the Mount Edgecombe Country Club Ladies Golf Section of modifi ed golf environment classrooms at three schools for the disabled.

Lana Titmas, women's captain of the Mount Edgecombe Country Club ladies’ golf section said, “Our annual charity golf day is the highlight of the ladies’ golf calendar, but this year was truly remarkable with a full fi eld playing and an increase in sponsor involvement. A record breaking amount of R130 000 was raised this year through various sponsorship efforts, which included Weylandts – who was our major sponsor - generously donating a substantial amount towards our total collection, as well as sponsoring a number of prizes on the day.”

Kingsmead to host England in two fi xturesKWAZULU-Natal cricket fans can look forward to two high quality internationals when the Standard Bank Proteas host England in Durban for a One Day International and a T20 International in February next year.

The ODI will take place on Friday 7 February, followed by the T20 International on Friday, 14 February, and Durban will once again be a popular destination for England’s famous Barmy Army travelling supporters.

The rivalry between England and South Africa will be in the spotlight this month when these two sides face one another in the opening match of the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup at the Oval next Thursday. Cricket fans will be eagerly anticipating the arrival of the English for what promises to be another very competitive series.

“The English fans are fantastic and we look forward to welcoming them to Kingsmead next year,” CEO of KZN Cricket Heinrich Strydom said.

“Taking on England is one of the great challenges in the game and given the spectator response to recent internationals in Durban we are expecting the local fan base to come out in their numbers to support their team.”

The International Cricket Council rated Kingsmead the best international venue last summer, and Strydom says the matches refl ected the high standards set at the Durban ground.

“The white ball internationals were both excellent contests, thanks to the very good pitches and outfi elds that were prepared for the matches,” said Strydom. “We know that Durban is a popular destination for touring teams as they enjoying the training facilities and the matchday set-up at Kingsmead, and the City of Durban is always a hospitable tourist destination for visiting teams,” he added.

Comrades organisers announce prize-moneyTHE Comrades Marathon Association has announced the different prize-money for this year's event.

If the winner in either the men’s or women’s races in this year’s marathon breaks the Up Run Best Times of Leonid Shvetsov (2008 – 5:24:49) or Elena Nurgalieva (2006 – 6:09:24) respectively, he or she will take home a minimum of R1-million in Comrades prize money, comprised of a fi rst prize

of R500 000 plus a R500 000 incentive for breaking the Best Time; in addition to prizes for First South African (R200,000) and First KZN Man and Woman (R45,000).

The CMA confi rmed that nearly R4.3-million is in the prize kitty for the 94th edition of the world’s most gruelling ultramarathon, to be hosted in two weeks’ time on Sunday, 9 June.

The fi rst South African citizen (man

and woman) to complete the event will each receive R200,000

The fi rst KwaZulu-Natal athlete (man and woman) to complete the race will each receive R45,000 from the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Sport and Recreation.

In addition to prize money, 1-ounce Gold Medals valued at over R770 000 are awarded to the fi rst ten men and the fi rst ten women.

Karen Taylor, Gail Shankland, Liesl Baker and Tanya Adams.

Jenny Shaw, Liz McIntosh, Barbara Bartlett and Jay Lindsay. PHOTOS: Submitted

Nicci Taylor and Lana Titmas, women's captain of MECC were pleased to raise R130 000 for this year’s charity golf day.


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