A Happy Ending for Toy Story Corporate Challenge 2017
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OVERPORT YOUR NO. 1 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTED IN : Clare Estate , Newlands East/West , Parlock , Reservoir Hills , CBD Springfield Park , Effingham , Greenwood Park , Asherville, Cato Manor, Hippo Rd, Overport, Puntans Hill, Sea Cow Lake, Springtown, Sydenham, Umgeni Business Park, Mayville, Bonella, Red Hill, Avoca, Duffs Road, Kenville, Avoca Hills, 45 000 Corovoca, Sparks Estate, Overport Central, North Coast Road (Briardene Industrial) VOL. 30 NO. 50 THE RISING SUN OVERPORT, DECEMBER 14, 2017 • TEL: 031-459 8300 copies FREE weekly Website: www.risingsunoverport.co.za Rising Sun Overport @rsunoverport 074 549 0245 Jessica Nkosi, Bongani Mtolo, Kelly Khumalo and Mags Westerhof having fun in the name of Toy Story. Photo credit: Abhi Indrarajan A happy ending for Toy Story CoLorcal celpebrities oand radrio persaonalitiets joiened offCtheir timehto manathe pholne lineseinclunded cghildrene’s lives ha2s been s0uch a h1eart-wa7 rming forces in a bid to raise funds in an amazing dis - the likes of Kelly Khumalo, Khaya Dladla, experience for me,” she said. Non-profit or - play of generosity at this year’s Toy Story Jessica Nkosi, Kyle Deutsch, the members of ganisation, Gift of the Givers, also played a Corporate Challenge Day, held at the Gateway Gangs of Ballet and December Streets, Carvin role in the East Coast Radio Toy Story initia - Theatre of Shopping on Friday. The challenge Goldstone, Jem Atkins and Sharks players tive, in partnership with Game. Representative ran from 6am to 6pm and a whopping total of Kobus van Wyk and Jean Droste. Multi-award of the organisation, Mohammed Khatib, said R749, 631 was raised. In the twelve-hour drive winning singer, Kelly Khumalo, said she was it is always great being part of this great initia - to raise funds, everyone joined forces by tak - so glad to be part of the corporate day. “We tive as it puts smiles on children's faces. ing calls for East Coast Radio Toy Story, in are contributing to such a good cause and ECR’s general manager, Boni Mchunu, said partnership with Game. Celebrities who gave being able to be part of making a difference in the response to the challenge has been amaz - Continued on page 2 Page 2 THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, DECEMBER 14, 2017 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za East Coast Radio's Darren Maule, Sky Tshabala and Keri Miller broadcasting live from Corporate Day. Musician, Kyle Deutsch, ECR presenter, Jane Linley-Thomas, Comedian, Carvin Goldstone and ECRʼs general manager, Boni Mchunu. Comedian Carvin Goldstone with ECR's Boni Mchunu. Images by: Abhi Indrarajan Joining fContrinucede frosm pfagoe 1 r charity ing. “We are grateful for the amazing response ing 232 kitchens to schools. from residents who have supported the initia - Donations towards Toy Story can still be tive,” she said. All cash donations received made one of the following ways. You can during Toy Story Corporate Day will go to - drop off a new toy at any Game store or make Pageward s2 the Game AmaLunchbox project which a cTaHshE d RonISatINioGn oSnU ENa,s tO CVoEaRstP ROaRdTio, CJUhNarEit a 8-, 2017 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za aims to curb the detrimental effects of hunger ble Association - Bank: FNB Commercial, on education throughout the school year. Branch: Gateway, Branch number: 25-01-08, Currently, the project assists with serving 45 Account number: 622-224-283-37 and Refer - million meals annually to children in disad - ence: Toy Story 2017 vantaged schools nationwide through donat - DSW refuse collection to continue Avothrcouagh owut ofesmtivea senaso ntackles crime head on eThekwini Municipality has encouraged residents cember 25, 2017, and New Year’s Day, January Ttoh ec ofnatcineu eb leehaivnidn gt thhe eir riesf uVsein foo rG covlleencdtieorn adnud r - re1c, o2g0n1i8s.e Td hfeo rD hSeWr e off- ficeSs uwbi-lFl obreu cmlo 1s.e dH eorn eDn-e - finggh t thaeg afeinsstitv ev isoelaesnot n ash De uisr boann aS moliisds iWona tso te focertms baenr d2 5e alencdt e2d6 , b2y 017 earngdy ,o nv iJgaonuura rayn d1, p2a0s1- 8 a(nDdS Wser)i owusil l craidmhee rein to bthrien gn odromwanl cthoell ehcitgioh n mbeumt tbheer so poefr athtieo ncaolm st- aff wsiiolln b ien o fnig dhuttiyn gth croriumgeh - Ascvhoecdau Hleil. lsT bheislo wngilsl tio ncluldeev eClsh roifs tcmriams eD aanyd, pDuet - mouunt ittyh e tfoe stibvee stehae son hparso wviodnin hge rs tehrev iccoensf it- o a strong and independ- criminals behind bars. deputy chairman of the dence of the commu- ent woman. Her name The mother of one was Greenwood Park CPF neitTyh. ekwini residents. Residents are reminded Hthear t DSiWnv oslvtaefmf enart e bsetgriacntl yl apsrto hyiebairt ewd hfreon m sthoeu ntiontgic efdo rt hmato hnoeyu seor bgreifatks -infrso man dr ehsiijdaecnkt- s. inRgess wideernet so cacruer railnsgo oan d - av idsaeidly t ob baes iws.a r y“ Io fd ceo- n caidrteisdt st poo tsainkge aas mstuanid c - ainpda la wt moryk eorws wn hco sht,a vI e sbtaeretend k onfofw wni thto psaotrliocl it sgerifvtisc.e s.R esiTdhenents aIre eurercgteedd t ao gpuleaardse h tuatk aen tdhe epmrepcloauyteido n of wsercauprpitiny g gaunayrd gsl.a s s Sinin nceew stphaepne, r thbeerfeo rhea sd bisepeon sai nsgig noiff - it icinan tr defeucsrea sbea igns c. riTmhe is inw tihlle r ceodmucme uthneit ych,”a snhcees Vino Govender with chairman, Zamani Mthalane, and executive member, Bheki Ngcobo. soaifd i. njuring staff during and Ahmed Kathrada, Govender has received collection. the community activist the full backing of her Govender said she was said her position will fellow police forum surprised and proud also help to deal with members. Chairman, when she was elected sensitive issues, espe- Zamani Mthalane, said as deputy chairman. cially those pertaining they are happy to have “It’s a big task but I’m to women and chil- Govender on board ready to take on the dren. and know that she will challenge and assist add a new dimension the community who Govender did point out to the organisation. have put their trust in that there have been a “We are also urging me. I don’t want to let few challenges along members of the com- them down,” she said. the way such as guards munity to work closely being threatened, but with us to help in curb- Inspired by the late they have managed to ing crime in the area,” greats Nelson Mandela control the situation. he said. Keeping her community safe is Vino Govender. Community encouraged to support Crazy Hats Fun Walk Child Welfare Dur- association with Williams are prepar- ing Crazy Hats Fun Child Welfare Dur- ban and District in Morris Fuller ing to host the excit- Walk, which will cer- ban and District is the tainly add colour to largest non-profit or- Corner Of Keary Rd & Spearman the streets of Durban. ganisation which of- Road Sydenham (Near Desai’s Meats) The fun-filled event fers welfare services EMAIL : [email protected] Nothing will be held on Satur- in the country. Stall- TEL: 062 323 8213 day, July 8, 2017 holders will be pres- AUTO VALET * Engine Wash............................ R100 Personal from the North ent at the event and Complete Interior & Exterior * Undercarriage Wash................. R120 Beach Amphitheatre lots of entertainment * Hand Polish With Car Wash....... R100 Just * Meguire’s Paint Protection........ R200 and will head to- for children will also Business wards Suncoast and be provided. There then back to the are great prizes to be FULL HOUSE beach. Residents are won for the most cre- CAR WASH ge urged to show their ative hats. For more efer to pa R30 R solidarity and be a information, send an Mon To Thurs 10 & 11 R390 Only ture part of the of the fun email to R390 (cars only) ea from for cars for f walk, which covers a [email protected] distance of 5km. THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, DECEMBER 14, 2017 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za Page 3 MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental, Sihle Zikalala, greets a police officer who is ready to serve and protect visitors and locals this festive season. THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, AUGUST 11, 2016 Page 5 EcDemolishedonomic Development, Tourism and Environmental MEC, Si hleshacks Zikalala, eThekwini mayor, Zandile Gumede, with a local artist. The city receivedspark reports of a protest by residents protestdamaging property, injuring law-abiding citizens from the Ward 29 informal settlement on Sunday. or blockading roads, thus preventing others from The city’s Metro Police members, Disaster Man- going to school and work,” he said. agement Unit and Operation Sukuma Sakhe/ Nxumalo added that no amount of anger justifies Rapid ResponseD officialsu werer immediatelyba dis-ndestroying r ande vandalisingad statey property. patched to the affected area to collect information The situation is under control. Safety measures, from protesting residents and to provide neces- such as CCTV cameras, are in place to monitor sary immediate interventions. Investigations re- the movements of vehicles and to ensure that fur- vealed that the protest was due a recent ther traffic disruption is minimised. Law enforce- demolition of informal dwellings in the area. ment personnel will take necessary action where The city will engaget witho ward wcouncillore elect,lcthere areo transgressions.me Mveli Mthembu, to address the concerns raised eThekwini Municipality is deeply concerned by the protesters. about the violent public protests taking place in Mayor Cllr James Nxumalo said eradicating ille- the city. "We encourage those that have griev- The man being rescued by paramedics. gal structures requires a joint effort from all stake- ances to continue to engage with the municipality Wholdersith the feandstiv e smemberseason ouofr betheach espublic, they haareve rthrougheunited. formal channels sone ithatghbo theseurs.