maritzburgfever 20150429
DESCRIPTION
Maritzburgfever 20150429TRANSCRIPT
-
Tel: 033 355 1111 FREE 29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
@maritzburgfever Maritzburg Fever
YOUR AWARDWINNING LOCAL PIETERMARITZBURG NEWSPAPER
Pietermaritzburg. 102 Victoria Rd. Tel: 033 394 4591. Fax: 033 394 4162. 5 Market Rd.
SEE OUR AMAZING SPECIALS
ON PAGES 10 AND 11
MORE MEAT FOR YOUR MONEY
CARSWANTED
Exotic,luxury and supercars WANTED FOR CASH
must be low mileage and mint condition, email pics
and brief description to [email protected]
ASHEXOTICSASHEXOTICS
534/550 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201
Ash 083 786 3377
Dealers in Superfine Exotic and Sports Cars
Tel: 033 345 1971, 033 342 4717
Fax: 033 342 2900 - www.ashcarsales.co.za
and brief description to [email protected]
AS
Braced for STAGE FOUR
>> Msunduzi may need to cut 40% consumption
THAMSANQA MAGUBANE
I
F Eskom moves to a stage four
load-shedding status, Msunduzi
will have to put out a new
load-shedding schedule to
accommodate this.
Acting Msunduzi Municipality
process manager for electricity,
Doray Vallo, said this week he hoped
it never reaches this stage.
He said major substations like
Riverside, Northdale and Retief
Street supply many areas and in
terms of stage one and two load
shedding the municipality only
switches off as many areas as they
need to at each stage, and not the
entire area supplied by each sub-
station.
He said they rotated areas within
these substations, which could
account for people not being cut off
when the load-shedding schedule
indicates they should be off.
He said stage three load shedding
requires all areas supplied by
substations to be switched off as
reflected on the current
load-shedding schedule.
A stage four status was not
accommodated in the current
schedule, but homes and businesses
would bear the brunt equally.
Vallo explained that stage one
requires that Msunduzi sheds five
percent of total consumption
(11MW). Stage two required 10%
(22MW), and stage three, 20% (44
MW).
He said stage four requires double
that of stage three, about 40% of the
citys total consumption that needs to
be shed.
When Eskom tells us how much
itwants,wedecidewhichsubstations
to turnoff, he said, adding that some
large companies were already on
voluntary load shedding.
There is no need to ask the likes
of Hulamin to reduce its usage
because this company is already on
voluntary load shedding.
That has helped a lot because
previously we used to shed a lot
more, he said.
Vallo said Riverside, Northdale
and Retief Street substations had the
capacitytosupplysignificantsavings.
These supply electricity to
thousands of homes and industries.
Noma Kanyile, communications
manager at Hulamin, said the
companyhadbeenon voluntary load
shedding since 2014.
ChamberofBusinessCEOMelanie
Veness said they are in constant
contact with Msunduzi and the
municipality was accommodating of
business needs.
She said the substations feed big
industries which are important for
the economy.
Northdale Community Policing
Forum chairperson Jay Jugwanth
said load shedding is acceptable
when people are informed.
He said inNorthdale they have set
up a combined crime action group
that works closely with the police
and the community to deal with
crime during the blackouts.
The moment there is a blackout
these guys go out with their cars and
patrol the area, he said.
PHOTO:
JONATHAN
BURTON
Thenjiwe
Ngubane,
Graeme Pratt
and Thandeka
Sibetha from
Lake Side Caf
start their
generator in
preparation for
load shedding.
AREA 1
Northdale substation supplies
electricity to Raisethorpe, Allandale,
Orient Heights, Copesville, Dunveria,
Bombay Heights, Darjeeling Heights,
Newholmes, Belfort, Northdale,
Samanaville, Ottos Bluff Road Site 11,
Claridge, Wartburg Rd, Table Mountain
Road, Haniville, Woodlands, Belgotex
and Prilla2000.
AREA 2
The Riverside substation
supplies electricity to KSM Milling,
Northdale Hospital, Cinderella Park,
Eastwood, Glenwood, Bishopstowe,
Tembelihle, Tamboville, Sobantu,
Willowton Road, Birmingham Road,
Epic Oil, Abi, Grix Road, Filpro, Sheffield
Road, Coventry Place, Panorama
Gardens, Beacon Hill, Mountain Rise,
Royston Road, Orhtmann Road,
Willowton Road, Tucker Road, Promed
Road, Dartnell Road, Albany Bakery,
Manchester Textiles, Lincoln Meade
Grimthorpe Avenue, Dunsby Avenue,
McPherson Road, Lennox Road, Promed
Road, Orhtmann Road, Epol Mills,
Capital Oil, TDM, Arthur Thompson Road,
Willowton Products, East Street, Manor,
Echo Road, Bulwer Street, Cinderella
Park, Manning Avenue, Chesterfield
Road, DuToit Viljoen Road, Bruply,
Willowton Road, Tucker Road, Nampak,
Mountain Rise Royston Road towards
Greytown Road and Willowton Road
(Oaklands, Burnside, Kennilworth, New
Horizon School) City East (between
Bulwer Street and Longmarket Street
and between Retief Street and East
Street), Birmingham Road, Cardiff Road,
Ross Road Spearhead Rice Mills, ML
Sultan School, PG Bison, Wiganthorpe
Road and Echo Road.
AREA 3
Retief Street substation supplies City
East, Victoria Road, Greyling Street up to
Boshoff Street, Symonds Centre, Slatter
Street, Pietermaritz Street, Bateman
Street, Church Street, Boshoff Street,
Longmarket Street, Chase Valley, Town
Bush, Oak Park, Victoria Country Club,
City East, Greys Hospital, Wembley,
Ferncliff, Cascades, Liberty Mall, East
Street Medical Centre, Murphy Street,
Capital Centre, Hassim Centre, AEL
Centre, Hilton, Hilton Gardens,
Winterskloof, Sweetwaters, Upper
Mount Michael, Worlds View and Cedara
Road.
KNOWYOUR SUBSTATION
-
Hearing Tests (FREE Screening Test)
Hearing aids (All leading international
brands)
Medical Aid rates we claim.
FREE trial period on all hearing aids
Hearing Aid batteries R24,95 (pack of 6)
HEARING AID ACOUSTICIANS
Laurie Butlin Kate-Marie Butlin
082 444 5426 082 067 7698
By appointment at these Pharmacies:
Hayfields Wembley Hilton Howick
Tel: 033 330 3404
www.butlinhearing.co.za
For Affordable Hearing Care
PMBs garden refuse is
going to waste
>> Is our city under-
equipped to deal with
the proper waste
disposal
P
IETERMARITZBURGis literally
up to its elbows in rubbish, and
household garden waste is
adding to the problem.
Pietermaritzburgs landfill site is
overflowing with a mixture of
un- recyclableandrecyclablemateri-
al, building rubble, industrial waste,
household foodwasteandhousehold
garden waste. The question begs, is
our city under-equipped to deal with
the proper waste disposal of a grow-
ing population or is themanagement
of the city simply not interested in a
solution.
That said, not all blame can be
placed on the shoulders of our
municipality.
Pietermaritzburgisactuallyonthe
right track, albeit missing some vital
steps. There are several well located
drop-off sites or what are called
transfer stations in the city, reserved
for the dumping of green waste only.
These transfer stations were ear-
marked as collection points for gar-
denrefuse intended for recycling into
organiccompostwhichwouldthenbe
re-used in the city. To date, all this
garden waste is collected by the
municipality and taken to the landfill
site at NewEngland Road andmixed
in with general waste.
John Kidger from Farmyard
Organics, a local composting
company suggests a greener solution
such as the one successfully
implemented by Cape Town.
In Cape Town, a green waste
recycling partnership between
leading organic composters and the
Cape Town municipality has proven
tobeagreatsuccessinthewaragainst
waste. The municipality pays the
company to collect and recycle clean
green waste before it reaches the
landfill.
Lastyearitreachedamilestonein
having achieved the diversion of 10
million cubicmetres of garden refuse
fromthe landfill bysuccessfullyusing
it to make compost. The partnership
has seen more than 750 000 tons of
organic compost being put back into
the depleted soils of the Western
Cape, resulting in valuable
cost-savings for the city. Essentially it
has meant that the good quality
compost being produced from green
waste is also eliminating the cost of
creating additional landfill space,
said Kidger.
He added that green waste is an
ideal raw material for organic
compostandif itwasdiverteddirectly
to a composting facility, there would
be a significant reduction of the
pressure of green waste on the New
England Road landfill site.
Itmakes sense to transport green
waste away from the suburbs where
people wouldnt be affected by the
noise and smell of compost
production.
He explained that green waste,
mixed with other waste is also very
flammable - especially in hot condi-
tions.
It is the decomposition of garden
waste, grass clippings, bark and
other foodstuffs thatcauses the initial
spontaneous fires, which are then
fuelledbyotherwastedumpedalong-
side it. It is also the green waste that
causes the thick smoke that residents
complain about.
In a nutshell, diverting recycla-
bles off the landfill site will reduce
pressure on the limited spaceby thir-
ty to fortypercent,whichwill result in
massive savings in capital expendi-
ture,management costs and logistics
for the city. It will also mean that
methane and greenhouse gas
emissions, produced during
decomposition, will decline, helping
the municipality to reduce their
carbon footprint and ultimately
giving the City of Choice a greener
conscience, said Kidger. Supplied
PHOTO: IAN CARBUTT
Pietermaritzburgs landfill site is overflowing.
NEWS
2
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
AMIL UMRAW
BRAZEN burglars are believed to have
escaped with a large amount of cash from an
ATM in the CBD early on Monday.
An unknown number of suspects gained
access into premises housing three First
National Bank ATMs in Church Street.
After using a blowtorch to cut through the
doors, the burglars used a hammer and pick
to break through the safety compartment that
stores the cash in the ATMs.
According to police sources at the scene,
who declined to be named, the burglars are
believed to have made off with more than
R850 000.
Thesourcessaidthatnosecurityguardwas
present, and even though the security alarm
hadsoundedduring theearlyhoursof theday,
the police only received an alert at around
7am.
No arrests have been made so far.
The SAPS provincial communication
centre was asked for official comment
yesterday, but failed to reply before print
deadline.
Attempts to reach FNBwere unsuccessful.
- Supplied.
Police check
for fingerprints
after a FNB
ATM in Church
Street was
burgled of a
hefty sum of
money.
PHOTO: AMIL
UMRAW
Burglars make off
with over R850 000
from ATM
-
We supply and do fitting of high
quality hearing aids.
We specialise in the production of
acrylic moulds.
All services, adjustments and repairs
on most major hearing aid brands is
done in our on site laboratory.
TEST YOUR HEARING NOW BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!
PMB
PARKLANE CENTRE
ABOVE POST OFFICE
033 342 5054
FREE
HEARING
SCREEN TEST
AWARENESS PROMOTION
Open Monday - Friday
8:00 - 17:00
Saturday
8:30 - 12:00
Closed on Public Holidays
CARS
AND
BAKKIES
*ANY MODEL
*OLD OR NEW
*QUICK CASH
TEL: AJAY ON
082 966 2384
WANTED
Shop 4, 15 Thomas Street,
Pietermaritzburg 3201
Tel: 033 345 5535
Fax: 086 531 2182
Email:[email protected]
E&OE
MONTH END SPECIALS
Valid from 29th April to 9th May 2015 or while stocks last E&OE
N.B. Pictures used are for illustration purpose only
Zipper Seal Bags Kitchen Foil
Plastic Cling Wrap
Baking Paper Cake Boxes
Cake board, Etc. Assorted Sizes
3-Piece Carded Spatula
Set
R18
,00
Locks in freshness
Sharp cutting edge
2 for
R18
,00
Clear Plastic Wrap (Cling)
Foil Pie
Cup
(Round)
Other sizes and shapes also
in stock
2 for
R20
,00
NOW
AVAILABLE
IN STORE
Delicately Hand-Rolled
Pure Butter Homemade
Puff Pastry
Pack of 50
Maritzburg couple
missing in Nepal
>> PMB Search and Rescue officer Jack Haskins and his dog join the
South African rescue mission
ESTELLE SINKINS, INGRID
OELLERMANN and REUTERS
P
IETERMARITZBURG advo-
cates Shane Matthews and
his partner Elsje Bezuiden-
hout are among thousands of
people missing after Saturdays
7.9 magnitude earthquake in
Nepal.
Accompanied by a Sherpa
guide, the couple were trekking
fromNamche Bazaar - a village in
the Solukhumbu district in north-
eastern Nepal - to Lukla, home to
the Tenzing-Hillary Airport and
the place where most people start
the climb to the Mount Everest
base camp.
They had been planning to
catch a plane from the tiny airport
to Kathmandu on Monday.
There are daily flights between
Lukla and Kathmandu during
daylight hours, and in good
weather. Luklawas rated themost
dangerous airport in the world in
2010.
The couples names have not
appeared on any official list of
South Africans missing in Nepal.
Bezuidenhouts brother, Eben
Strydom however said; We have
hadnonewssince23April andwe
are quite worried at the moment.
Whenwelastheardfromthem
they were somewhere between
Namche Bazaar and Lukla when
the earthquake happened. Its an
area between the mountains and
thats why we are so worried.
Matthewss sister, Linda Cloete
said the family has faith and is
clingingtothehopethat thecouple
is okay.
Power has been cut and
communicationsaredownallover
so its quite likely they simply
cannot get in touch.Weare in abit
of a state, butweare trying tokeep
it together, she added.
Pietermaritzburg Search and
Rescue policeman Jack Haskins
andhisdogBeararepartofaSouth
African rescue mission being
deployed inNepalby theGift of the
Givers.
Haskins,wholeft forJohannes-
burg on Monday night, said the
teamexpect to fly toNepal todayor
tomorrow.
The earthquake triggered
avalanches in the mountains.
Survivors on Mount Everest
describedacloudofrockandice
that smashed into base camp on
Saturday.
More than 60 people were
injured, leading climbers to send
frantic messages calling for
helicopter assistance to evacuate
the wounded.
Anestimated100climbersand
guides were reported safe, but
trapped at camps one and two,
after the quake rendered the
treacherous Khumbu icefalls
leading up to them from base
camp, impassable.
Matthews (59) and Bezuiden-
hout (46), who live in Clarendon,
are regular visitors to Nepal and
the Himalayas.
They have been going back
and forth for the past six or seven
years, Matthewss son Wesley
said, adding that mountaineering
has been his dads passion for the
past 10 years.
Wesley said he and his brother,
Tyler plan to stay online and keep
positive as they wait for news.
We are trying not to stress too
much,butobviously theconcernis
there, he added.
Strydom and the Matthews
brothers have, in the meantime,
createdmissingpersonprofileson
GooglespersonfinderandtheRed
Cross family links site.
They are also trying every
avenuetheycanthinkof to findout
information about the couples
whereabouts.
Strydomsaid: Theywere trav-
ellingwith a Sherpa andhave sent
e-mailsfromhisaddressbefore,so
Ihavetriedsendinghimane-mail.
I have also sent e-mails to all
the charter companies that fly
from Lukla Airport, to see if they
have any information, but lots of
my mails have come back, so I
think the infrastructure for com-
munication is probably down.
The number of people killed in
Nepal by the countrys worst
earthquake in eight decades has
risen to 3 726, a home ministry
official said on Monday.
It is the worst disaster in Nepal
since 1934 when 8 500 died and
more than 6 500 were injured.
Maritzburg residents Shane
Matthews (L) and Elsje Bezuiden-
hout, are among the thousands
missing in Nepal following the
earthquake on Saturday.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
PHOTO: GOOGLE EARTH
The route between Naamche Bazaar and Lukla, the area where Shane
Matthews and Elsje Bezuidenhout were last heard from.
Lukla Airport is based at 9,334 ft (2,845
metres). The runway is 527m long.
PHOTO: WIKIPEDIA
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
NEWS
3
Gift of the Givers said in a statement
the logistical difficulties in getting
to Nepal meant the organisation
would probably charter a flight to
carry its search and rescue teams,
medical personnel, equipment and
supplies.
All South Africans in Nepal are
welcome to use the private aircraft
to return home safely at no cost. For
detailscontactEstellevanJaarsveld
at 083 287 5988.
Anyone wanting to make a
donation can make a deposit into
Gift of the Givers account, Standard
Bank, Pietermaritzburg, account
number 052278611, branch code
057525.
-
NEWS
4
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
emergency
In case theres an
10111
Crime Stop: 086 001 0111
CRISIS
Ambulance: 10 177
Fire Brigade: 080 003 3911
Traffic Mpimpa Hotline: 086 221 1011
911 Control Centre, PMB: 033 391 1911
Lifeline (24hrs): 033 394 4444
Rape Crisis: 033 394 4444
MUNICIPAL
Water: 080 000 1868/033 392 2128
Electricity: 033 392 5098/5096/5029
Afterhours number: 033 392 5098
Traffic lights: 033 392 2205
Roads (drains, damage):
033 392 2047 or 033 392 2059
ESSENTIAL NUMBERS
Aids Help: 033 394 4444
Aids Hotline (tollfree): 080 001 2322
Gift of the Givers Careline:
033 342 2239/080 078 6786
Alcoholics Anon: 086 143 5722 or 033 345 6795
Famsa: 033 342 4945
Childline: 080 005 5555
Forest Fires: 033 330 8421
Safe City report crime via SMS: 083 767 7233
SPCA: 033 386 9267
EMERGENCY CHEMISTS:
Scottsville: 033 386 1029
Central: 033 342 1200/(a/h) 033 346 0550
Northdale: 033 387 1681
CONTACT THE FEVER
TELEPHONE 033 355 1247
EDITOR [email protected]
CLASSIFIEDS 033 355 1333
REPORTER [email protected]
POST PO Box 362, PMB, 3200
Still living in fear
>> I am not happy to be going back, but because of the situation here I have to go
Malawian nationals wait in the cold damp weather at
Dales Park, Mayors Walk for buses to arrive to take them
home. The KZN Department of Health visited the Malawian
nationals in Dales Park, Mayors Walk on Monday.
PHOTO: JONATHAN BURTON
ESTELLE SINKINS
A
Neight-month-oldbabyboy isamong
the 165 Malawians living in a
makeshift camp in Dales Park.
Little Kahlilu was born in South Africa,
buthis terrifiedmother,FathimaMustapha,
believeshewillbesafer inMalawithaninthe
country where he was born.
I am worried that he will be killed, she
said.
Also in fear for his life is Mohamed
Abubakar, whowas attacked in his home in
Jika Joe. He was injured and lost all his
belongings.
I am not happy to be going back, but
because of the situation here I have to go.
Their fears contrast sharply with claims
by the police in KwaZulu-Natal that
xenophobic violence in the province has
abated and the situation is returning to
normal. In a statement, KZN provincial
commissioner Lieutenant-General Mma-
monnyeNgobeni saidoverthelongweekend
they had not had any reports of violence or
unrest related to attacks on foreign
nationals.
Although many foreign nationals are
justifiablyapprehensiveatthemoment,they
are gradually moving back into the
communities where they had lived prior to
the violence and their businesses have
opened for trade, she said.
Some continue to live in the various
refugee camps while others have opted to
return to their countries of origin. Police are
monitoring the refugee camps to ensure the
safety of the foreigners.
For Mustapha, Abubakar and other
displaced foreign nationals in the camp, the
wait for a bus to take them home to Malawi
continues.
-
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
NEWS
5
e
l
e
c
t
r
o
n
i
c
s
MANIS
MANIS
103 LANGALIBALELE (LONGMARKET) STREET, PMB.
TEL: 033 345 2221
OPEN SUNDAYS
9.30 AM - 2 PM
AMPLE SECURE
PARKING
RCS CARDS ACCEPTED
Some illustrations
similar to pic
E&OE
PRICES VALID
29TH APRIL TO 4TH MAY
WHILE STOCKS LAST
OPEN AN ACCOUNT
BRING IN ID BOOK AND
PAYSLIP, 3 MONTH BANK
STATEMENTS
was R3 999
was R2 499
was R4 999
FLO
SENNHEISER
R1799
R249
R3999
R1599
60
TV
DSTV
HD
FULLY
FITTED
MEGAPHONE
R9999
R799
R2999 R899
R3199
METALLIC
DISHWASHER
METALLIC
OVEN
600 MM
IN-EAR
EARPHONES
HEADPHONES
PRECISION
HEADPHONES
DOUBLE
DIN
CAR CD
PLAYER
MP3 FRONT LOAD CD
4-PLATE
METALLIC
HOB
METALLIC
DISHWASHER
R99
IN-EAR
EARPHONES
R1299
R1999
WITH FREE
CELL PHONE
was R11 999
R99
Blue tooth, USB & SD
card input, MIC inputs, MIC
included, ipod ready
USB input
Blue tooth
USB / AUX
Variable Colour
Illumination
High definition
R799
SPEAKERS
+ MIXER +
SPEAKER STANDS
I CAN HELP GROW YOUR BUSINESS
Contact Rose Smith
Tel: 033 355 1245
Cell: 082 555 8614
Email:
Shaving
in support of Cansa
>> I do it so that I can help someone feel better
NICOLE JOHN
C
URTIS Huysamen, a two-time cancer
survivor, has raised R11 300 for the
Cancer Association of South Africa
(Cansa),whichhasplacedhim thirdnationally
in the online fundraising campaign for
Shavathon 2015.
The Maritzburg College teacher said this
was the second time he participated in the
fundraising challenge and shaved his head at
the recent Cansa Relay for Life.
I dont do it for the glory. I do it so that in
asmallwayIcanhelpsomeonefeelbetterabout
themselves. I think thatpeople forgetabout the
small things.
Shaving my head is not something
major - hair grows back, but this small
act will make a difference in someone elses
life, he said.
Huysamenhas been involved in Cansa for a
long time and understands that money is
desperately needed in the organisation.
Ive had cancer twice so Ive seen what it
can do to a person, both mentally and
physically, he said.
Huysamenwasfirstdiagnosedwhenhewas
seven, in 1996, and spent 14 years in
remission. He then took ill and was diagnosed
with leukaemia and had a bone marrow
transplant, and is currently in remission.
Lisa Strydom, divisional manager of Cansa
KwaZulu-Natal thanked Huysamen for his
contribution to the organisation and for being
a light for others who are walking the same
journey.
Having cancer changes you, surviving it
makesyouanewperson. Ioften thinkofmyself
as weird because I am overly positive about
things, but it teaches you to look at the bigger
picture, said Huysamen.
PHOTO: NICOLE JOHN
At the Cancer Association, PMB thank-you tea (from left) Drice Rossouw, Nana Bonga,
Reshma Chellen, Curtis Huysamen, Lisa Strydom and Bruce Kenneth.
PHOTO: JONATHAN BURTON
Lyn House in Jabu Ndlovu Street, a Victorian home built in the 1800s, was recently renovated
and was reopened on Friday. The home provides residential care for elderly people and fo-
cuses on their needs and comfort. The 22 residents were transferred from the societys four
other facilities to Lyn House during December and are happily ensconced in their new home.
At the opening are board members (back) John Swart (left) and Narainsamy Mudaly, and
(front, from left) Nozipho Mkiti, Elna Welman, Maritni Ntsibande, Maureen Vida and Aroo
Naidoo.
Lyn House
renovated
-
Quality
Fish Pot
30 litre Heavy
Duty Catering
Pot
551 Church Street Tel: 033 394 2780 Fax: 033 345 2785
R18
99
Each
R99
99
Each
SUNDAY SPECIAL
(Two Per Customer)
OPEN ON FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2015 (8 AM TO 5 PM)
Good Quality Mens
Handkerchiefs
Pack of 12
Enamel dish
Enamel
Plates
Enamel Mugs
Quality Winter
hats
Quality
Winter
Gloves
Per pair
Glass Ash Trays Quality
2-Bar
Heaters
Braai Stand Paper Plates
Packs of 50
R45
00
Each
R1
99
Each
R79
99
Each
R3
99
Per Pack
R6
99
R3
99
Each
(One Per Customer)
Never Again!
40 cm
R3
99
Each
R14
99
Ladies Towelling Long Socks
Per pair
Rechargeable Lights
R22
99
Each
R34
99
Each
R79
99
Each
R10
99
Quality
Serviettes
Packs of 20
NEW
Hawkers Deal!
65 cm
R4
99
Each
R3
99
Each
Caring for children with autism
>> The school opened its doors on 2 April
NQOBILE MTOLO
A
LOCAL woman, Desray
Cunnan, has opened a school
whichcatersforchildrenliving
with the autism spectrum disorder.
The school which is a non-profit
organisation, Pietermaritzburg
Autism Angels Foundation, is in
Alexandra Road.
The school first opened its doors
on 2 April, which is celebrated
internationally asWorld AutismDay.
Cunnan said that she has
transformed her home into a school
to cater for the needs of the children.
There are no schools in PMB that
specifically cater forautism.Mymain
motivation is my son because he has
autism. This place caters for their
needs and we have staff well trained
in autism. We gave up our home and
converted it into a school.We started
renovations in December and the
school has been open for the second
week, she said.
School hours are from 8am until
1pm.
Every day is different and no two
childrenare thesame.Eachchildhas
his or her own teacher. They have
their ownprogrammes andwemake
sure we work on their strengths. If a
childisgoodinmathematicswemake
sure that we concentrate on that. My
aim is tomake them realise that they
are great. The best part has been
celebratingmilestoneswhichsomeof
the children have attained, such as
saying their first sentences.
So many parents have been
looking for schools like the one we
have for years. There are so many
children who are at home and have
nowhere else to go, and the govern-
ment does not provide such facilities.
We provide occupational therapy,
speech therapy and swimming.
These are all covered by the school
fees, said Cunnan.
She said that people need to be
well-informed about autism as there
are many misconceptions surround-
ing it.
Autism is a disorder and not a
disability. It is sad that our society is
quick to judge and put labels on
children.
The school caters for children
three and older. For more informa-
tion, on the PietermaritzburgAutism
Angels Foundation contact Cunnan
on 033 818 9096 or 061 018 0718.
PHOTO: NQOBILE MTOLO
Desray Cunnan (back), owner of the Pietermaritzburg Autism Angels
Foundation, said that her son Jos Supal is the main motivation behind the
establishment of the school.
Liberty Midlands Mall, Exclusive Books and CUM Books
handed over their donations as well as public donations
to representatives from the Department of Basic Education
for its Book Flood campaign which ran across all
provinces for a month. At the handover (from left) Cheryl
Naidoo (Exclusive Books manager), Sthombe Dubazana
(KZN Education Department), Khanyi Dubazana (director
of Education Library, Information and Technology Services
at the KZN Education Department), Anjeliek Odendaal
(CUM Books), Phumzile Zulu (marketing assistant, Liberty
Midlands Mall) and Sibongiseni Mbongwe (KZN Education
Department).
PHOTO: JONATHAN BURTON
Book Flood donation
handover
NEWS
6
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
-
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
LETTERS
7
Lets all do our bit to
keep PMB clean
G
ROWINGup,Iremembermydadalways
saying: Cleanliness is next to
godliness,andtodatethosewordsstick
to me like glue.
But it saddensmetoseeacity,ourcity,PMB,
once one of the cleanest and most beautiful
cities in South Africa, covered in filth.
We have dirt in the
gutters, filthy streets,
uncut grass and areas
laden with dirt, and sadly
nothing is being done
about it. There is no doubt
that our municipality
cannot maintain a clean
town, or even half a clean
town.
Despite promises andmany a clean up the
city drive, themunicipality has failed and Im
sure will continue to fail as there is no hope.
Soasaresidentofacitythathasthepotential
to be clean again or not get worse, I ask the
people of PMB to help. If we all play a role in
keeping our homes and properties clean, and
donot litteratall,wecanat least try tokeepour
city clean. Its sad when you see someone just
toss a piece of paper or even dump dirt on the
side of a road or at a no-dumping site.
Our municipality cant even fine offenders
and how will it manage
to clean this up?
We should be proud
tobepart of PMBanddo
our bit to maintain it for
generations to come. It
sounds unbelievable
when my mum says to
me how beautiful this
citywas,and thesadreality is thatourchildren
willneverknowifwedontdosomethingabout
it.
Lets all do our little bit to keep our
Pietermaritzburg clean and beautiful.
VASH DEEPLAUL
Pietermaritzburg
DRIVING around the city during the
past few weeks has made me think that
getting back to being the City of Flowers is
within our grasp again.
Thanks and hearty congratulations to
Mbulaheni Tshivhase and his team for
beautifying the city.
Notable also is the fact that the grass
verges and overgrown bushes were cut and
cleared in the Copesville, New Greytown and
Ezikethini areas.
Lots still has to be done, but at least us
ratepayers can start to see our money being
utilised for services.
N. SINGH
Allandale
Giving us hope
KINGGoodwillZwelithinisimbizowasmoreof
aself-aggrandisementstuntandaconcertthan
aboutpromotingpeace, coexistenceanddoing
damage control.
After a lengthy silence and strong criticism
during and after the xenophobic attacks, the
imbizowasheld to clarifyhis stanceon thevio-
lent attacks.
The notions that foreigners are stealing
jobs and that they dont have a right to be here
need to be rectified immediately.
Zwelithiniblamedthemediaformisquoting
him.
If that was the case, why didnt he immedi-
ately release a press statement correcting it?
It doesnot require an intellectual critiqueof
his statement to highlight the explicit intent of
thosemutterings and they leave no room for a
misquote.
Thewordsofthekingareexplicitlyclearand
harmful to foreigners.
Moreover,thebooingandjeeringatnon-Zu-
lupriests suchasAshwinTrikamjeeduring the
imbizoraises seriousconcerns for conscience-
driven individuals.
There is anurgentneed forall key roleplay-
erstoengageinconstructivedialoguetounder-
stand the grievances of people and communi-
ties that might tempt some to commit hate
crimes like xenophobia and other discrimina-
tory violence in South Africa.
MOHAMED SAEED
Pietermaritzburg
Kings imbizo, self-aggrandisement
THEwidespread criminal ac-
tivityandmurders intheguise
of xenophobia has called
South Africans to strive as a
nation to spread goodwill and
embrace all foreigners. Reli-
gious leaders and places of
worship have a role to play as
the recent weeks evidenced.
Amid having a significant
part to play many Hindu pla-
ces of prayer are themselves
fractured and leadership
struggles wrapped in egotism
isdogged.Inmanytemplesca-
bals that cannot grab leader-
ship, split the devotee base
and move on to start another
prayergroup-andthiscontin-
ues supported by regional re-
ligious leaders.
Some temples are one-
family dominated and sub-
jectedtothewillof thewealthy
family.Inotherplaces,therich
dictate from behind the
scenes. Devotees are made to
fillmembershipformstoman-
age voting rights and a pre-
ferred group to lead.
Against these examples of
disunity the bigger picture of
national harmony and peace-
ful co-existence is going to be
difficult. It is long overdue for
the core principles of Hindu-
ismtobepractisedinourdaily
lives - not just preached from
the lectern by the very same
persons clinging to power.
Hinduism like other religions
has a meaningful role to play
in the governments call for
national unity. It is time to
abandon the quest for power,
shed the ego and strive sin-
cerely to heal a wounded
South Africa. In the process,
we will be spiritually uplifted.
K. PERUMAL
Via email
Principles of Hinduism
must be practised
MYmother, you are a treasure thatwords can-
notexpress.Thetime,commitment,hardwork
and dedication are the immeasurable jewels
you possess. I love the infinite hugs of selfless-
ness, thepricelesskissesthatarecountless, the
wealth of encouragement that is limitless and
thehopethat Ihaveburiedinmyheartbecause
of you is faultless.
Fromtherichjoyyoubring,totherefugeand
shelterIfindunderyourwing.Youaremysanc-
tuary fromthe storm, your laughter echoes the
walls of our home, your sunshine smile that
brightenseveryroom,Iamtheroseyouplanted
in bloom.
Icherishevery thoughtofyou,your invalua-
ble advice is the anchor to my soul, whenever
I am shipwrecked, lost at sea, you are the bea-
conandlighthousethatleadsme.Inmyendless
search for the truth, I follow the map and dis-
coveryouaremyhaven,myharbour,myhome,
mymom. I open a chest of preciousmemories
that time can never erase.
Being loved by you has made this world a
better place and nothing and no one can ever
replace. I love you.
Y. OPPERMAN
Pelham
Pearl of my heart - my mother
RECENTLY, I had to have a
nose operation done at Eden-
dale Hospital. After hearing a
lot of negativity regarding this
hospitalIwasverypessimistic
about having the operation.
However, due to the pain
and discomfort I was experi-
encing I went to Edendale
Hospital to be treated.
Thepatientadministration
section was filled to capacity.
I walked in there at 6.30 am
andwas expecting to be there
until theafternoon. Iwas seri-
ously mistaken. Never before
had I seen such fast, efficient
andcourteousservice inno
time I was being ushered to
the surgical outpatient de-
partment, and thereagain the
nurses were simply amazing;
their efficiency was outstand-
ing. I had my operation done
there onApril 16andwasdis-
charged the followingday.My
sincere thanks to Dr Skinner,
DrGovenderandDrPretorius
foryourkindnessandyourre-
assurance and the excellent
work you did. To the day and
night nurses of female ward
4F, I have never before seen
such outstandingwork. From
looking after the patients to
the cleaning of theward, your
patience and dedication to
your job are fantastic.
I would recommend this
hospital toanyone.Letnot the
word of mouth deter you, but
experience it for yourself.
R. DAVID
Newholmes
Edendale Hospital to be commended
RECENTLY, while travelling along Edendale
Road, I was gobsmacked to see a grey bakkie,
with a canopy, going along the pedestrian
walkway next to the main road, not slowly,
but like the driver had every right to
drive there.
Therewas aman,whowas running further
along the walkway, thinking he was quite safe
there.
Thenextthing,themanmusthaveheardthe
vehicle and jumped out of the way with an in-
credulous look on his face.
The absolute idiot driver then jumped the
pavement just before the traffic lights and
turned left into Camps Drift Road, eventually
going right to the Makro area.
I wanted to follow him and tell himwhat an
idiothewas,butdecidedthatimbecileslikethat
would have probably laughed in my face.
HowIwish that therewere still driving laws
in this city of ours.
HELLA CARY
Pietermaritzburg
Driving on the pavement
Letters to the Editor must be received by no later than Friday 4pm to be considered for the following edition.. Letters and
e-mails should be addressed to The Editor and e-mailed to [email protected] or posted to PO Box 362, PMB, 3201. Letters
should not be longer than 350 words. While pseudonyms are allowed, writers must still include their full names and contact
details or letters will not be printed. The Editor reserves the right to not run letters or to alter letters so they are legible.
Its sad when you see some-
one just toss a piece of
paper or even dump dirt on
the side of a road
-
>> MAHATMA
Suvidhya of India
will deliver a spiritu-
al discourse at the
PMB Sanathan Ved
Dharam Sabha on
April 28, 6.30pm,
123 Bombay Road,
PMB. All are invited.
Inquiries: 083 785
9745.
>> MIDLANDS
Hindu Society, as
part of its 20th anni-
versary celebra-
tions, will be
conducting a free
workshop, by
Sanathan, from the
Shree Sanathan
Dharma Sabha of
South Africa Purohit
Mandal,May3, from
9 am to 12.30 pm at
the VVVPS Hall, 5
Claremont Road.
Lunchwillbeserved.
To reserve your seat
and for more info
e-mail sherrymaha-
>> PMB Orchid
Society Autumn
Show: At Allan Wil-
son Shell Hole, 5
Alan Paton Avenue,
9 to10May.Plantac-
ceptance, 7am to
9amon 9May. Show
opens to the public
fromnoon to4pmon
9 May, and 9am to
3pm on 10 May. Or-
chids will be on sale
and there will be or-
chid care demon-
strations. Contact
Frank at
033 330 6999 or
073 266 9778.
>> INTERNA-
TIONALPoliceAsso-
ciation: KZN region-
al AGM will take
place at Club
Phumula,Alexandra
Road Police Station
Complex, 27 May at
5pm for 5pm. All
members are re-
quested to attend.
Call Grant Free-
guard at 082 802
0958
>> HIRSCH
Earthbeat partner
in sustainable edu-
cation project: On
World Earth Day to-
day,HirschsandEd-
ucational DStvs
Earthbeat (the pro-
gramme on sustain-
able environmental
solutions) have part-
nered to collect sec-
ond-handclothes for
Clothes2Good, the
company that pur-
chases second-hand
clothes to raisemon-
ey for sustainable
education pro-
grammes foravarie-
tyofschoolsinthear-
eas inwhich theyop-
erate. Collection
boxes will be in all
theHirschstoresand
thepublicareinvited
to bring inpackets of
unwanted clothing
until the endof June.
>> MIDLANDS
Golf Club: Junior
development clinics
every Saturday, 9am
to 11am at Eddels
Sport and Social
Club. Contact Lee at
072 249 2733.
Notices
29 April2015
Maritzburg FEVER
Page 8
-
29 April2015
Maritzburg FEVER
Page 9
NEARLY 700 people
died on South Africas
roads in April, the
Road Traffic Manage-
ment Corporation
(RTMC) said.
Spokesperson
Simon Zwane said in a
statement prelimi-
nary figures recorded
by the Road Traffic
Management Corpo-
ration indicate that
699 people perished
on the roads between
30Marchand20April.
There were 570
fatal crashes recorded
during the same
period.
The most crashes
were recorded in
KwaZulu-Natal, with
116 fatal crashes
resulting in 148
fatalities.
- Supplied.
April
road
deaths
SOUTH Africans
Against Drunk Drivers
(SADD) has asked
people to sign a
pledge to help
promote road safety.
Caro Smit, of
SADD, said the UN
Global Road Safety
Week this year is
dedicated to child
road safety.
The campaign
#SaveKidsLives is
calling for a global ef-
fort to raise aware-
ness of poor child road
safety worldwide and
to bring political ac-
tion to change this.
She said SADD is
one of only 10 NGOs
worldwide to be fund-
ed by the World Bank
and WHO for this
campaign, and will
work with schools
around PMB.
Children in
#SaveKidsLives
T-shirts, decked in yel-
low, will be recording
their worries, experi-
ences and solutions to
our road traffic
problems, and put-
ting on plays and
songs for the dignita-
ries who will hopefully
listen to their messa-
ges.
This project is
about getting chil-
dren involved and do
their own filming and
signing the pledges.
SADD will get then get
these messages and
clips to the politicians
and media.
She appealed to
businesses and
schools to contribute
to SADD and/or go
yellow, hang up ban-
ners or wrap trees
(with the logo dis-
played in permanent
marker or paint) and
to sign the pledge at
www.savekidslives
2015.org - Supplied.
#Save
KidsLives
-
Ca
s
h
a
n
d
C
r
e
d
i
t
C
a
r
d
s
o
n
l
y
.
MORE MEAT FORYOUR MONEY
o
n
l
y
39
,99
Steak
Mince
Serving suggestion Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion
Chicken
Head and
Feet
5
,99
Each
Chicken
Burger
Patties
39
Sliced
French
Polony
14
Cubed
Forequarter
Beef
39
,99
Per kg
Pets
Mince
Chicken
Flatties
(BBQ, Peri-Peri,
Lemon and Herb)
27
,99
Per kg
1 kg Frozen
Chips
14
,99
Each
Beef
Burger
Patties
39
,99
Per kg
Serving suggestion Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion Serving suggestionServing suggestion Serving suggestionServing suggestion Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion
14
Per kg
-
102 Victoria Rd
Tel: 033 394 4591
Fax: 033 394 4162
5 Market Rd
Tel: 033 346 2200
Mkondeni Fax: 033 346 2199
Fruit and Veg Tel/Fax: 033 386 1459
S
p
e
c
i
a
l
s
V
a
l
i
d
2
9
/
4
/
2
0
1
5
t
o
3
/
5
/
2
0
1
5
Per kg
19
,99
BMS
VIENNAS
(Chicken and
Smoked)
MORE MEAT FORYOUR MONEY
Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion Serving suggestion
39
,99
Per kg
14
,99
Per kg
Sliced
Chicken
Polony
16
,99
Per kg
Per kg
Serving suggestion
6
,99
Beef
Forequarter Cuts
(Chuck, Blade,
Brisket)
Per kg
49
,99
Per kg
23
,99
Beef
Liver
Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion
Pork
Bangers
29
,99
Per kg
3
/
5
/
2
0
1
5
Serving suggestion
Serving suggestion
14
,99
-
E&OE
Prices valid until 15 May 2015 or while stocks last. Price excludes delivery from Pinetown Warehouse. T&C apply.
Pinetown
031 020 0163
Ashley 3 Piece
5 Action Recliner Set (155 Kg Weight Guarantee per mechanism)
Leather look fabric
Available in Black, Two-tone Red
BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY
R19 999
BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY
R19 999
BUY IT NOW FOR ONLY
R25 999
Carolina & Kalahari Recliner
Full genuine top grain leather
Choice of colors
Choice of sizes
Full Genuine Leather
Choice of Left or Right facing
Available in Choc, Black, White
SAVE
R3 000
AUTHENTICITY CERTIFICATE WITH
EVERY LEATHER SOFA PURCHASE
Florence 3 Piece
Genuine Leather uppers
Available in Choc, Black, White, Cream
Zanzibar Sectional
Ashley 3 Piece
R3
PRICED
ON SPEC
SAVE
R2 000
Treasure chest helps the needy
>> Hidden Treasure has 14 shops across SA
NQOBILE MTOLO
H
IDDEN Treasure, an NPO
charity shop in Southgate
Centre, will soon move to
bigger premises in the centre.
Hidden Treasure sells children,
men and womens clothing, kitchen
essentials, books and curtains.
The new shop will enable Hidden
Treasure, because of the additional
space, to sell furniture.
All profit generated from the shop
will assist orphans and child-headed
families in the Edendale and
Donnybrook areas.
Hidden Treasures Carol
MacCallum said that the new shop
will open on 4 May at 8:15am for
8:30am.
The Pietermaritzburg shop has
been running for seven years.
HiddenTreasurehas14shopsacross
the country.
Thespaceweareoccupyingatthe
moment has gotten too small and
we need bigger premises. We
would appreciate any donations to
help people in need, said
MacCallum.
We strongly believe that charity
begins at home. Charity begins
in homes of people who donate to
us.
Their kindness helps us to help
the orphans and people in need.
For any further information on
how to donate to Hidden Treasure,
contactMacCallumon082 879 0835
or email maccallum.carol@yahoo.
com
PHOTO: NQOBILE MTOLO
Hidden Treasures Carol MacCallum
is excited that the treasure chest is
moving to bigger premises.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Rachel Dixon from St Johns DSG
with her new hairstyle after she
donated 22cms of her hair for a wig
for Cansa at Sole Salon and Spa in
Victoria Road, one of the participat-
ing salons that cut for Cansa in
Pietermaritzburg.
Cutting for
Cansa
PHOTO: JONATHAN BURTON
Meals on Wheels branches were the proud recipients of a new Peugeot Partner panel van which was handed
over at Peugeot PMB, a sponsor and partner of Meals on Wheels South Africa in the fight against hunger. At
the handover (from left) Sharon Moodley, Effort Bhebhe, Vaughn Marescia and Gershon Naidoo.
French wheels to deliver meals
NICOLE JOHN
YOUTH For Christ in Pietermaritz-
burg recently held an anti-crime
campaignatfortheMasukwanecom-
munity (Jika Joe) with the aim of
educatingchildrenabout thedangers
of committing crime and to reinforce
positive decision-making.
About 60 children attended the
event, co-ordinated by Pastor Joel
Ruttenberg from Eden Kids
Foundation and Nhlakanipho Gazu
from Youth for Christ.
The programme included peer
leaders holding placards with
anti-crime messages. The
Maykhethele Edutainment team
performed a drama on the effects of
drugs and committing crime.
Mike Amod, representative from
disaster management at Mzunduzi
Educating
children about
committing
crime
NEWS
12
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
Municipality, spoke
about fire aware-
ness and safety
measures that
should be taken. He
emphasised that
negligent behaviour
which start fires is a
crime and encour-
aged children to
commit to sport.
Achild insport is
a child away from
court.
Ruttenberg used
catchy activities to
grab childrens at-
tention and support
the message of put-
ting an end to crime.
CouncillorNaleni
Atwaru gave the
children practical
examples they could
relatetoandencour-
aged them to feel
free to speak out if
they witness crimi-
nal activities in their
community.
Whatwewant in
this community is a
strong belief of what
iswrongandwhat is
right, said Atwaru.
-
Ladies
Turtle Necks
Ladies
Scarves
Ladies
Chanelle
Jerseys
Ladies Fancy
Knit Maxi Skirts
Ladies
Skirts
with PU
Waistband
Ladies
Melton
Jackets
Ladies
Polar
Fleece
Gowns
Ladies
Printed
Polar
Fleece
Gowns
Ladies
2 piece
Pyjama Sets
Ladies
Nighties
Ladies
Polar Fleece
Pyjamas
Ladies
Sleep
Pants
Ladies
Cutwork
Pumps
Ladies
Handbags
Turtle Necks
29
99
Scarves
19
99
Jerseys
with
Wa
59
99
Knit Maxi Skirts
49
99
59
99
129
99
79
99
Ladi
89
99
89
99
Nighties
49
99
69
99
39
99
Pumps
49
99
Handbags
79
99
Ladies
Slippers
49
99
Ladies
Wallets
29
99
Flagship Store
455 Church street
Tel: 033 345 4245
Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat: 10am - 2pm
Sun: 10am - 2pm
Manshop
449 Church St
Tel: 033 345 4245
Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat: 10am - 2pm
Sun: 10am - 2pm
Victoria Road
204 Victoria Rd
Tel: 033 345 5010
Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat: 9am - 1.30pm
Sun: 9am - 1pm
Edendale Store
Edendale Mall
Tel: 033 398 0314
Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat: 8am - 6pm
Sun: 10am - 4pm
Hyper Store
17 Barnsley Rd
Tel: 033 386 4000
Fri: 8am - 5pm
Sat: 8am - 4pm
Sun: 9am - 2pm
STOCK AVAILABLE THURSDAY,
30 APRIL 2015
E&OE Offers are
available while stocks last.
NB: Closed on Friday
for lunch 11.45 am - 1.15 pm
Flagship
455
Tel:
Fri: 8am
Sat:
Sun:
We are
open on
Workers
Day
1
st
May
-
Classic plays at the
Hexagon Theatre
>> Verbal combat and the powerful debate between these two characters is thrilling
T
HE University of KwaZulu-Na-
tals Hexagon Theatre will
showcase a play, Antigone, on
8, 9, 11, 12 and 13 May at 6.30pm.
On 12 May there will be a special
performance at 10am.
Based on Anouilhs adaptation of
the original text by Sophocles, and
directed by Louise Buchler, the play
explores themes of familial love
versus duty to the state and presents
audiences with a prime example of
how antiquity and modernity meet -
most pertinently in the character of
Antigone, who remains a symbol of
feminine revolt.
ProducedbytheHexagonTheatre,
the title role of Antigone is played by
Sade Wagner, alongside Nicolas
HughesasCreon.Theyaresupported
by Francis Mennigke, Tanya
Nicolson, Erin Fourie, Shivani
Hariparsad and Edward Pepperell.
Sophocles and Jean Anouilh use
the simple storyline of a girl defying
heruncleandking in the faceofdeath
to reflect upon the events and
attitudes of their days.
Sophocless Antigone models the
classical pattern of tragedy by
incorporating key elements such as a
tragic hero with a fatal flaw and the
man-God-society triangle. Creon is
thetragicherowhodisturbsthenatu-
ral harmony of Thebes by denying
Polyneices a funeral. Antigone is the
catalyst who forces him to reckon
with the consequences of his pride
and arrogance.
In the20th century, Anouilh takes
Sophocless drama, strips it down to
its core, and weaves a slightly
different version of the story.
The dialogue between Creon and
Antigoneismoreforceful inAnouilhs
than in Sophocless play. The verbal
combat and the powerful debate
between these two characters is
thrilling.
Tickets are R45 per person for
school block bookings and there will
be one free ticket for teachers per 20
pupils.
There will be a special double bill
on Antigone and another play, The
Island, on Wednesday 13 May at
6:30pm. Tickets are R80.
For bookings, email hexagon
@ukzn.ac.za
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Nicolas Hughes as Creon (left) and Sade Wagner as Antigone in Antigone.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
TQ Zondi and Mpilo Nzimande star
in The Island and Woza Albert.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
TQ Zondi and Mpilo Nzimande star
in The Island and Woza Albert.
The Sunflower Fund, in
association with Cat&Paul
Entertainment, is offering an
evening of exquisite dining and
five-star entertainment during
the second annual Music4Marrow
at The Hilton Bush Lodge on
Thursday, 14 May at 7pm. The
show, titled Double O BondGirl!
features all the big James Bond
songs from Queen and Pink
Floyd to Adele. Tickets are R295
per person or R2 950 for a table
of 10. To book contact Kenwyn
Geyser at 083 632 3224 or email
kenwyn @sunflowerfund.org.za
SMS music to 40555 to make a
donation supporting the event.
SMSes charged at R20. Free
SMSes do not apply. Revenue
paid to the charity is subject to
network operator fees and
administration fees.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Music4Marrow
2015
NQOBILE MTOLO
ON 13 May, the Pietermaritzburg
and District Council for the Care of
the Aged (Padca) will host the
Padca Mile, an outdoor event that
promotes and celebrates healthy
and active ageing.
The event will be held at the
Maritzburg College Goldstone field
and will start at 9am. There will be
three fun walks for distances of one
kilometre, 3.5km and seven
kilometres. There will also be a tea
garden and wellness displays and
activities sponsored by key
partners.
Padcas brand strategist, Kelly
Hodgkins, said that the Padca Mile
started in 2013.
J. Leslie Smith & Cos sponsor-
ship has allowed us to continue to
spread the word about the Padca
Mile, encourage more participants
and get senior citizens walking.
Maritzburg College is hosting
the Padca Mile, but isnt otherwise
uninvolved. We greatly appreciate
the use of their grounds.
We pre-register the participants
for the Padca Mile, said Hodgkins.
Padcas CEO Hillary Mumford
said in a statement: It is a great
opportunity for all senior citizens in
Pietermaritzburg and the Midlands,
whether members of the Padca
family or not, to enjoy a fun morn-
ing out.
To avoid queuing on the day,
pre-registration for the walks is en-
couraged.
Contact Jean at 033 345 4711 or
visit www.padca.co.za for more de-
tails and entry forms.
Celebrating healthy and active ageing
EIGHT music shows will keep crowds
entertained during the Rhumbelow
Music Feast in Durban and
Pietermaritzburg.
The Pietermaritzburg leg will run
from Friday, 1 May until Sunday 3 May at
the Rhumbelow Theatre at Allan Wilson
Shellhole at 5 Alan Paton Avenue.
On 1 May, Pietermaritzburg will enjoy
performances from the Barry Thomson,
Jason Andrew and Marion Loudon.
The trio will perform classic tunes
from George Ezra, Bonnie Raitt,
Eurhythmics, Alison Moyet as well as
contemporary hit songs from Mumford
and Sons, Avicii, Pharell Williams and
Avril Lavigne.
The professional swing jazz act
Beat-Route, with their soothing acoustic
sounds will also perform jazz on Friday.
The following day crowds will be
entertained by Rise and The Melvin
Peters Trio. Rise has been performing for
seven years and has entertained at
the Durban Botanic Gardens, Mr
Price Pro, World Cup Rugby launch,
Smoking Dragon Festival, Mkuze Cricket
Tournament, the Durban July and
many clubs and events around South
Africa.
The Melvin Peters Trio will pay
homage to various musicians who have
composed music based on their
experiences during the oppressive times,
most notably Duke Ellington and
Oscar Petersen who represent the
American jazz tradition, and Abdullah
Ibrahim and Winston Mankunku who
represent the South African jazz
landscape.
The show promises to be educational
and entertaining, combined with an
element of nostalgia.
The last day of the music festival will
see old school rock n roll performances
from Rockabilly and Durbans pop artist
Rowan Stuart who will alter between the
acoustic and electric guitar, and will be
joined by friend Andy Turrell on bass
guitar.
The performances will comprise one
stripped-down, acoustic set, and one
electric set, and will feature songs from
his albums, reworkings of a few classic
songs, and some brand new material.
The venue opens 90 minutes before
the show for a picnic dinner.
Tickets cost between R100 and R120.
People are encouraged to take picnic
baskets. A bar will be available.
Booking is through Computicket,
alternatively bookings can be made by
phoning Roland on 082 499 8636.
- Supplied.
May music festival for PMB
ENTERTAINMENT
14
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
-
First for Steel
339 Greyling Street
Pietermaritzburg
Tel: 033 940 1096
www.njrsteel.co.za
Dace Condo 600 with
4 m rack plus
2 remotes
Includes Battery
R2 799
00
Galvanised
R360
00
Black
R250
00
per m
per m
1800 x 3.0 m Welded Panel
50x50 post
Pro Max 200 Amp
Welding Inverter
R1 850
00
2-Year Guarantee
Matweld 200 Amp Welding
Inverter
R2 200
00
Now
R90
00
each
was R100
25 x 25 x 1.6 mm
SquareTube 6.0 m
SPECIALS
Set of 2
R460
00
Galvanised
T-Poles
5l Enamel
Thinners
R120
00
Each
2,5 mm
Welding Rods
5 kg
R95
00
Afrox Welding Rods
2,5 mm, 5 kg
R180
00
Sandile:
083 960 8524
Adrian:
082 379 2784
Rajesh:
082 455 0063
Shemen:
084 693 2253
Green Roof Paint
20l . . . . . . R639
00
5l . . . . . . . . R179
00
0.5 MM
CHROMODEK COLOUR PLUS
(COLOURS)
0.5 MM GALVANISED IBR
686 mm/Corr 762 mm
per m incl.
per m incl.
R70
00
ROOF SHEETING
per m incl.
R125
00
POLYCARB (COLOURS)
686 mm
100x50x20x20 lipped R240 each /6,0 mt
75x50x20x20 lipped R270 pm each / 60 ml
R87
00
Each
10 X 10 SQUARE BAR
R55
00
PALISADE PALES
1,2 m
R18
00
1,8 m
R25
00
RED OXIDE PRIMER
BRONZE PAINT
Galvanised Sabre Spikes
SmallR40
00
1,5m LargeR45
00
1,5m
1l . . . . R60
00
5l . . . . . .R150
00
1l . . . . R75
00
5l . . . . . .R320
00
INSTANT TURF CC
PO Box 306
CAMPERDOWN
3720
Tel: 031 785 1342
Cell: Rehna 072 845 7719
or Fred 082 558 5519
Fax: 086 720 5281
www.instantturf.co.za
GO GREEN
WITH
INSTANT
TURF
Get a bar cart and be cool
>> The joy of a bar cart is that it can be moved anywhere
A
HOT decorating trend, the bar cart is
inspired by TV dramas such as Mad
Men, Downton Abbey and Boardwalk
Empire.
Sophisticated yet quirky, practical and al-
ways ready to party, bar carts are a great way
to show off your finest glassware and bar
accessories, and are the ideal addition to any
partyor cocktail hour for easyaccesswhenen-
tertaining.
The joy of a bar cart is that it can bemoved
anywhere. The dining room is often the most
popular choice, since its where you often
entertain, but the kitchen is a common option
as well.
Regardless of its permanent home, be sure
the trolleys style, colour and overall design
blends well with the surrounding space.
Rolling bar carts are fun, so dont be afraid
tobuy(orbuild)onethathasaquirkycharacter.
Try out a bright colour or onemade froman in-
terestingmaterialsuchasbamboo,rusticwood
or metal accents.
Fortheclassicbar-cartlook,tryglassorgold,
or go modern with acrylic.
The amount you can store on your cart
depends on its size. A small unit will probably
only be able to store a fewbottles or somewine
mugs, ice bucket and snacks.
Even though its called a bar cart, that
doesntmeanyouhave touse it to storealcohol.
Ifyouneedkitchenstoragespace, itcanbeused
to stash spare dishes or even act as a small
kitchen island and extra work space.
You can even use it as a side table. There is
something grown-up and fun about the
resurrectionof the cocktail hour, so lookout for
a bar cart or get creative and make your own.
- www.thebereed.co.za
Turn your bar cart
into a full bar
complete with wine
rack, decanter, cooler,
beer mugs, ice bucket
and snacks.
PHOTO: WWW.
PINTEREST.COM/
DECOREXSA/
BAR-CARTS/
and glasses. If you
have the space, you
can turn it intoa full
bar, complete with
wine rack, decant-
er, cooler, beer
Fever Homes and Gardens
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
ADVERTORIAL
15
-
SCHOOLS
16
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
SCHOOLSCENE
Arthur Blaxall School claims victory
>> We were the only school that had pupils with visual impairments
NQOBILE MTOLO
T
HE Arthur Blaxall School for
the blind recently claimed top
spot during a technology-
driven schools competition which
was hosted by the Department of
Small Business Development and
Saab Grintek Defence.
This was the Department of Small
Business Developments Techno-Girl
programmeandwasrunaspartof its
Technology for Women in Business
(TWIB) initiative.
The winning team of 10 pupils
fromArthurBlaxallSchoolpresented
a revolutionary coffee machine idea
that uses handprint-memory
technology to provide the user with
custom-made coffee.
Arthur Blaxall Schools team was
the first team of pupils living with
disabilities to enter the competition.
The pupils won a printer and
computer for their school, three lap-
tops, smart phones and lunch with
the Deputy Minister of Small
Business, Elizabeth Thabethe.
Thetwotoppupils fromtheArthur
Blaxall School, Snentokozo Ngcobo
and Samkelisiwe Mbeje will travel to
Cape Town as part of Thabethes
delegation for the budget speech in
May. Snentokozo and Samkelisiwe
will also joinadelegationofentrepre-
neurs travelling to Brazil with the
deputy minister later in the year.
Arthur Blaxall School co-ordina-
torAnushaMaharajsaidthatshewas
proud of the pupils.
This is the first timewehave ever
entered a competition of this nature.
Wewere the only school that had
pupils with visual impairments.
It took us threeweeks towork on
the business plan.
The coffee machine caters for
blind people because it has Braille
codes, said Maharaj.
Arthur Blaxall principal
Anusuyah Pillay said the pupils and
Maharaj showed a lot of dedication
while preparing their business plan.
The pupils received tablets for
participatinginthisthree-dayconfer-
ence hosted by the Department of
Small Business Development.
The head of transformation at
Saab Grintek Defence, Charlotte
Moagi, said ina statement, Access to
technology, and to the internet as a
whole, is essential for any business-
person, andwewanted tomake sure
that these remarkable young
women were equipped with the
technology tools that they need to
make a success of their business
ideas.
PHOTO: AMIL UMRAW
Arthur Blaxall acting principal Anusuyah Pillay (back left) and school
teacher Anusha Bhakam with pupils (front) Samkelisiwe Mbeje (left) and
Snentokoza Ngcobo.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Athlone Primary School recently took the Grade 1 pupils on an outing
to Carwin Farm. They thoroughly enjoyed the day with learning how
to milk cows, enjoying tractor rides and enjoying the fresh air.
Matthew Swanepoel is delighted at the lesson.
Farm fun for Athlone
Primary pupils
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Clarendon Primary celebrated World Book Day for the 17th consecutive year by encouraging staff and pupils to
come dressed up as their favourite book characters. Reading a story with Julie Dawson, Clarendon librarian, are
some of the pupils in character.
Celebrating World Book Day at Clarendon
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Sharon Houghting (middle), aka The Queen of Hearts, and Laddsworth
Primary Schools librarian inspired young readers during assembly with an
interactive question-and-answer session based on Alice in Wonderland.
This 150-year-old Lewis Carroll story provided a fun topic for Ladds-
worths World Book and Copyright Day focus. Two helpful knaves, Willi-
am Hodgkinson (left) and Robert Mitchell assisted with a presentation
and prize awards.
All about Alice at Laddsworth
PHOTO: JUSTIN SMIT
Mothers Day is the chance to show
moms how much they mean. St
Charles College Junior Primary boys,
and James Dickason (pictured), work
on something special to give to their
mothers on 10 May.
A special
something for
Mothers Day
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
St Johns Diocesan School for Girls pupils Ilne du Toit (left) and Bren-
nagh McArthur show the schools support for the anti-xenophobia cam-
paign by tying yellow ribbons on their trees and fencing.
Showing support at St Johns
-
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
CLASSIFIEDS
17
classifieds
FEVER
A CLASS
ABOVE
THE
REST
Readers are urged to
exercise caution when
responding to any
service and/or product
advertised.
The newspaper
accepts no
responsibility for the
validity of claims
and offers contained
within any adverts and
accepts no liability
stemming from the
use of the advertised
services and/or
products.
ZAHIDAH
083 637 7568
Bring back lost love
If you have debts it
disappears in 15 min
If you want big
tenders - 20 min
Court cases 10 min
Magic Wallet 15 min
If you want to make quick
cash 10 min (Loans)
Cleansing of the body
20 min
Removing bad spirits
20 min
Money in the bank 15 min
Come and see the power
of the magic bottle
PROPHET BABA
VILAKAZI
Uses strong spiritual powers for:
Bringing back lost lovers
Make your lover love you alone and stop cheating
Muthi for winning lucky games, casino, lotto and
betting
Enlargement of hips, bums, breast and manhood
Magic wallet, short boys and amagundane to bring
money to your house
Promotion and finding a new job
Delete loans and get new ones
Sandewana oil
Call prophet on 073 800 0515 - PMB
CHIEF JOOMA
Win tenders and loans,
bring back lost lover,
double your salary, bring
back stolen goods, money
collector, get rid of the
enemy, do away with
debts, muti for the
business to rise, get
pregnant, get married,
house, car, stop thieves
and witchcraft from your
home, money magnet,
casino, lotto. Get a Doctor.
PMB PHONE
073 736 3294
THIS ONE DAY SPECIAL
PRAYER FIXED MY MARRIAGE &
FINANCIAL PROBLEMS
6 Years ago my life was a mess. My husband had left me and my
children were always sick. Luckily I saw a testimony on the local
TV station about prayers offered by Professor Osmon. When they
prayed for a divorced lady who united with her husband after 9
years of divorce and he was also saved from drugs. I paid R200
for consultation with Osmon. They used the mirror and showed
me faces of the people who were trying to pull me down. I was
given powerful love crystals, Indian ash plus a special ring to fix
my financial problems, within 3 days my husband returned, now I
am happily married, I was promoted at work, I recommend him to
anyone who has anyone who has marriage, financial problems and
unfinished jobs. Do you want to give birth and feeling helpless,
heart broken & financially miserable
Contact Number: 073 981 2429 Pietermaritzburg up town
SPIRITUAL DR:
VALE & MAMA
We use the strongest African, Indian and Arabic
remedies
Win lotto and power ball through our spiritual power,
we tress winning numbers and give them to our
clients, if they win they pay after (NB come with your
names and your parents)
KADHUMA Stone (muthi to bring back your lost lover
and to bind your relationship)
Chase away evil spirits, bad luck and tokoloshe to
you and whole family
Get magic ring, magic stick and magic wallet to help
your success in business
Chikolo leaves (To those who cant give babies)
Through spiritual powers we stop troubled marriages
and family conflicts
Muthi for quick buying of property, win tenders,
claims, interviews etc
Herbal cream to make your face and whole body
smooth.
We work on appointment
Call: 071 030 0651
Delete loans to get 3x
salary. Short boys to bring
money. Magic wallet,
magic ring, magic stick
and oil to win. Remove evil
spirits and bad luck. Chase
tokoloshe. Bring back lost
lovers, all men and women
problems. Try to make
your dreams come true.
Boosting business and get
clients.
PAY AFTER JOB IS DONE.
063 072 2248
DR BEN
44
Loans and
Investments
BRIDGING Cash! While
waiting for Pension/
p a c k a g e p a y o u t
(lumpsum only). PMB
074 137 3355
10
IS A SMALL NUMBER
THAT CAN MAKE A
BIG
DIFFERENCE!
Please consider the positive impact you can make
by donating to
COMMUNITY CHEST
up to 10% of your profit from the items youre selling
http://www.community
chest.org.za/
Tel: 033 394 1031
100% donated is 100% distributed
SMS CHEST to 40838 to donate R20
PLACEANADVERTBYCONTACTINGOURCLASSI-
FIEDS LERATO CHAKA:
Phone: 033 355 1163
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 033 355 1188
-
SPORT
18
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
Our QHZVSDSHUV
ZHEVLWH will be PRYLQJ
toNews24 from
1 May 2015
About Our New Home
News24 is South Africas leading digital news brand with more than 3
million monthly South African users spanning across web, mobile, apps
and interactive TV.
Find local and international breaking news covering sport, politics,
technology, business, entertainment, travel and so much more.
'PS CSFBLJOH OFXT mSTU WJTJU www.news24.com.
:HUH 0RYLQJ
Breaking News. First
www.news24.com
+DYH D ORRN DW
Two St Annes pupils have been
selected to represent South
Africa in their respective
sporting disciplines. Ana
Chemaly (left) will represent
SA in the U19 squash team
and Megan Rebstein-Dovey
will tour with the U16
water polo team in July.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Representing South Africa in sport
St Charles College
Grade 10 pupil, Philip de
Charmoy, has been
selected for the South
Africa U16 basketball team
and will represent the
country later this year.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Selected for
SA
basketball
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Laddsworth pupils (from left) Thomas Truter, Stuart Temple and Omar Wilson completed the
10km fun ride in the Umko Challenge Cycle Race recently. Omar placed first, Thomas came
second in the 20km race and Stuart Temple finished first in the 10km race.
Fun 10km riding
champions
MTB
champion
Hannah Elliott, a Grade 2
pupil at Athlone Primary,
recently took part in the
MTB School Series Challenge
and received gold in her age
category, U10 girls. She also
took part in the KZN MTB
Series and received silver in
her age category, U10 girls.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
-
29 April 2015
maritzburg
FEVER
MOTORING
19
New Golf GTI Performance Pack arrives
V
OLKSWAGEN expands its best-selling
GolfGTIrangewiththeadditionofanew
Performance Pack.
The Golf GTI Performance Pack improves
power output from the two-litre turbocharged
petrol (TSI) by 7kW to 169kW (162kW in stan-
dard GTI guise) although torque remains at
350Nm.
Its top speed is rated at 248km/h and
equippedwiththeperformancepackitreaches
100km/h in 6.4 seconds. Fuel consumption is
rated at 6.4 litres/100km with emissions of
149g/km.
The Golf GTI Performance Pack is only of-
feredwithDSGtransmissionandaddsDynam-
icChassisControl (DCC)andanelectronic front
differential lock.
The DCC system offers three drivingmodes
- comfort, normal and sport. In sport mode,
damping is increased (which reduces move-
ments of the body structure) and engine re-
sponse and shift points of the DSG are config-
ured to be even more dynamic.
According toVW:Anewlyengineeredelec-
tronicfrontdifferential lockisbeingusedexclu-
sively in the Golf GTI Performance Pack.
Compared to purely mechanical locks, the
frontdifferential lock integrated in theGolfGTI
Performance Pack offers advantages such as a
variable degree of locking and comprehensive
interfacestotheESC,EDSandXDS+functions-
.
The Performance Pack adds a red GTI logo
at therear,on its frontbrakecallipersand larg-
er, ventilated brake discs (340mm front,
310mm rear).
TheGolfGTIPerformancePackcanbecus-
tomised with a number of optional extras
including xenons, Discover Pro Radio
with satnav and keyless access (keyless
locking and engine starting).
The Golf range of performance de-
rivatives,GolfGTIandGolfR,account
for about 60% of the total monthly
salesoftheseventhgenerationGolf in
South Africa.
Volkswagens new Polo GTI ar-
rived inSouthAfricasportingdesign
tweaks,anewengineandtechnology.
At launch, thenewpetrolengine ismat-
ed to a seven-speed DSGwith amanual trans-
mission arriving later in 2015.
- Wheels24.
PHOTO: SOURCED
Golf GTI Performance Pack top speed is rated at 248km/h.
THEnewJeepRenegade isset tohitSouthAfri-
can shores soon.
Already popular in the UK and Europe, the
JeepRenegadepromises to set anewstandard
in the small SUVmarketwith its sleek exterior,
comfortable interior, generously spaced cargo
area its many hidden gems.
These Easter Eggs, the small design ele-
ments thatmakeup the car, are a standardele-
ment when it comes to Jeep craftsmanship.
Fromtheinterior liningthatsportsscenesfrom
the Moab Desert to the tail-lights created with
thesignatureJerry-canX, thenewJeepRen-
egade is a real people pleaser.
To launch the Jeep Renegade in South Afri-
ca, a challenge has been issued, calling on one
manorwoman tobe thepersonwhounleash-
es the Jeep Renegade.
The#UnleashRenegadechallengebeganon
13 April and will culminate on 20 May, after a
single winner proves theyre tough enough to
handle the car.
On 13 April, un-radio presenter Gareth
Cliff and three other celebrities were issued a
challenge. Theywere called upon to prove just
how Renegade they are, with challenges that
will see them pushed to new limits.
- Wheels24.
PHOTOS: SOURCED
The new the Jeep Renegade promises to set a new standard in the small SUV market.
Who will unleash the new Jeep Renegade?
autofever
>> New Polo GTI arrived in South Africa sporting design tweaks
Price
2.0 TSI Golf GTI Performance Pack 169 kW
DSG - R447 800
The Golf GTI Performance Pack comes
standard with a five-year/90 000km service
plan, three-year/120 000km warranty and a
12-year anti-corrosion warranty. Service inter-
val are 15 000km.
FIND OUT ABOUT OUR COMBO DEALS
Contact
Rose Smith
033 355 1245
or 082 555 8614
* SOURCE COMPASS24 2104 EDENDALE ECHO AND MARITZBURG FEVER
REACHING OVER 280 000
PEOPLE PERWEEK
75 000 copies
delivered every Wednesday to homes around Pietermaritzburg.
-
PHOTO: NICOLE
JOHN
Matthew
Sates, top in
South Africa in
swimming in
his age group.
SPORT
maritzburg FEVER
29 April 2015 PAGE 20
October to December 2014:
39881
TERMITE TREATMENT
Tel: 033 345 5156
www.inspectapest.co.za
Teeing off at the
Duke in London
>> We congratulate the four worthy winners
M
ERVIN Mudaly and Kevin
Naidoo from Pietermaritz-
burg, representing Golden
Horse Casino, recently won on the
Rocklandcourseat SouthAfricas top
amateur annual golf tournament.
They will be jetting off to
participate in the exclusive Duke of
Edinburgh Cup 2015World Finals in
England.
The tournament represents the
South African leg of the Duke of
EdinburghCup,playedannuallyin10
countries with the aim of raising
funds to benefit children and young
people in need.
Tsogo Sun has been associated
withthetournamentformorethan10
years and has raised over R8 million
for charitable causes.
TheprizeincludesatriptoLondon
and hotel accommodation for five
nights from 27 September to 1
October. The 36-hole Duke of
Edinburgh Cup World Final will be
held over two days.
Theywillalsoattendaroyalcham-
pagne reception and prize-giving
dinner in the state apartments of
Windsor Castle where a senior
member of the British royal family
will be at the dinner.
This years tournament was by
invitation only, giving Tsogo Sun the
opportunity of thanking their loyal
and supportive card members.
This year more than 2 200
childrenfromGrade1toGrade7from
Muzomuhle Primary, Diepsloots
oldest and largest school, benefited
from funds raised through the
charity-driven golf tournament.
Were delighted to be involved in
this prestigious event every year and
believe it is a memorable experience
for all players, particularly the
winners, as well as the worthy
beneficiaries of the funds we raised.
We congratulate the four worthy
winners and wish them an exciting
and successful trip to the Duke of
Edinburgh Cup finals in September,
said Noleen Bruton, Tsogo Sun
director of marketing. - Supplied.
PHOTO: SUPPLIED
Kevin Naidoo, Noleen Bruton (Tsogo Sun director of marketing) and Mervin
Mudaly.
JONATHAN COOK
THEGreenfields SouthAfricaUnder-
21 Mens Interprovincial hockey
tournament ended at theAB Jackson
Greenfields Turf on Saturday after-
noon, and day sixwas a high note for
theyoungKZNInlandU21teamwhen
they outplayed North West 6-1 to
finish seventh in this 10-team event.
With eight schoolboys in the 18-
player (11 starting, seven rolling
subs) KZN Inland U21 team it was
always going to be a steep learning
curve against seasoned opponents
two or three years older - and our
schoolboys came throughwith flying
colours.
The local schoolboys who took on
a quality of player and team that they
are not used to at school level, were
Maritzburg College captain and
doubleSAU18selectionTysonDlung-
wanaandRedArmyteam-matesAm-
kelwa Letuka, Landon Campbell and
Courtney Halle, while the talented St
Charles College lads were Nicholas
Church, Luke Barnard, Mitchell
Currie and Timothy Kirkman.
And what made the challenge of
this flagship tournament even more
daunting was that due to school,
university and the other pressing
commitments, the 18 players (the
other 10 were largely first-year
students) were never once able to
train with a full complement of
personnel.
The lone practice match that was
eventually arranged where all 18
would be present had to be cancelled
and this left an untried, untested
group going into the tournament.
However, this did not deter the
eight schoolboys, who play for two
successful school first teams.
Indeed the unbeaten Maritzburg
College first team are currently
ranked number one in South Africa
andhaveanamazing83%winrecord
so far.
Yet iswas the lackof teampractice
that undid an even better perform-
ance by the Inland U21 team. An
example is the narrow 2-1 defeat to
eventual fourth-placed WP Peninsu-
la. It should have been a victory, had
set-pieceplay - stuff youhave towork
on in training - not been so poor.
Thatsaid, thisexperiencecanonly
benefit the boys as the SA U18
Interprovincial Tournament looms.
PHOTO:SUPPLIED
Maritzburg College's (from left) Tyson Dlungwana, Courtney Halle, Amkelwa
Letuka and Landon Campbell represented KZN Inland U21 with distinction.
Schoolbo