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Local talent, Natya Kalai Chelvi Merilyn, choreographer for the Bharatnatyam dance group which will be performing along with renowned visiting South Indian musician, Srimathi Kalyani Shankar, in . PHOTO: Submitted by MASA

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Evelyn Morris accepting the free offer will mean that when the existing service is eventually QUEENSBURGH residents are increasingly discontinued, the customer will have to pay frustrated their landline phones are being for an upgrade which are now being offered replaced by wireless devices due to a for free, and could risk losing their number. general roll-out by Telkom as they do not They also warn that customers will be liable A VARIETY of classical and rely on the connections so frequently stolen for call-out fees if they have a fault on the traditional music and dance will and damaged by cable theft in the area. line. be showcased in Queensburgh The Queensburgh News fi rst wrote about Resident, Betty Brown commented when soon when the Multicultural this matter last year when residents of Queensburgh News fi rst looked into this Academy of South Africa Flame Lily Park asked for help in getting matter. "Not everyone can use the wireless (MASA) brings a acclaimed the new devices, which had been dropped devices, and people with disabilities can Indian musician to perform live in off by Telkom, before their existing phone fi nd themselves disadvantaged by this move concert for the community. lines stopped working altogether. to the new handsets. Srimathi Kalyani Shankar, a Seaview resident, Nelson Reddy, called "I am very annoyed that they left us renowned Indian musician, will the newspaper to ask for help after his hanging like this," said Brown when be performing on Sunday, 26 landline was cut off when his phone was Queensburgh News visited the community. May in Escombe, Queensburgh. converted to the wireless system. "I rely on Brown explained that her husband is Shankar has received accolades my ADSL line for my internet connection; disabled and hard of hearing and can't use a both for her vocal talents and they can't give me the same deal on this mobile phone so she is stuck without access her accomplishment as a concert mobile data network," he complained. to a landline. She was especially put out by violinist. He also said neighbours and friends the fact that the phones had been dropped She hails from Chennai, South had complained they, too, were having off without any instructions on how to set India and will render a range problems. them up. She and a friend eventually ended of musical performances that In Reddy's case, Telkom fi nally acceded up going to a Telkom store in a shopping show off the rich cultural and to his demand they honour his contract centre, accompanied by a Queensburgh traditional values inherent in, and provide him with internet service at News reporter. among others, Carnatic music, an the same price that he was paying before. "I'm not sure how much this is going to intricate classical music system "However, that doesn't mean others will be help," said Brown after relating her story to from South India which dates able to be helped similarly," he said when the man at the ticket dispenser. "I hope they back to the 12th century. updating the Queensburgh News on his can fi x it, but I am giving up hope. Every "This music system is based situation. time I phone the call centre, the minute I on four core concepts: swaram, In a notifi cation sent out to customers, mention that it is about one of these new ragam, talam, and sruthi," which Queensburgh News has a copy of, wireless phones, the person on the phone explained Kamani Moodley, customers were told the following: "As who was able to hear me perfectly before, director of MASA."Swarams are one of our highly valued Telkom Postpaid starts saying, 'I can't hear you, the line is solfa syllables sung much like customers, you have been selected to crackling,' then cuts the call," she said. the do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti and do upgrade from your current copper service to Zandile Nyoka at the customer care of Western music. Aragam is a a wireless service, for free." counter said she had seen many customers scale that can have up to seven The notice outlines all the benefi ts with the same problem as Brown. While she different swarams in various of the new wireless service including a was very understanding of the frustration patterns. free device, no downtime due to copper that the women were experiencing, she said "Talam is the rhythmic beat damage of theft and the ability to retain the all she could do was report the fault. structure to which compositions telephone number currently being used as "People have been moved to this new are set and is maintained by the Srimathi Kalyani Shankar, accomplished violinist and vocalist, well as enjoying the same service plan and service due to the increased cable faults vocalist’s hand while singing. from South India. PHOTO: Submitted by MASA. benefi ts at the same cost. in many areas and unfortunately there is Sruti is the pitch at which one However, it does also warn that not nothing we can do about it," Nyoka said. sings." cultural and traditional values, effects to all the 72 nerves in Moodley explained that MASA which includes the immense human body according to various would like to use the platform treasure of music in many forms. studies," said Moodley adding Dam levels are up, no water restrictions offered by the concert to let "Carnatic music with various that the control on these nerves people know that music can be a ragas proves to be medicines to can be easily gained with the EXTENSIVE deliberations at a meeting or signifi cant increases in demand. The therapeutic practice. cure various ailments without strong effect of these medically of the Mgeni System Joint Operations total storage system in the Mgeni System "Therapy with music as any side effects. Raga 'Thodi' built ragas. Committee (JOC) on Friday, 10 May 2019, has to be at 69 per cent or more to prevent medicine sounds stunning but is is recommended for high blood He cited a few examples such reached a conclusion that water restrictions application of water restrictions. Current true. Each raga emits a particular pressure patients. as 'Neelambari' and 'Bageshri' in the Mgeni System in 2019 are not total storage in this system, as at 13 May emotion which in turn helps in "Thodi has a medical effect ragas which can help insomnia, required. was 74, 4 per cent. curing certain ailments," said to help bring the pressure to a and how anger and inner control Analysis done in the May hydrological While water adequacy currently is in a Moodley. normal scale. It melts down all can be attained by 'Sahana' and modelling showed that the Mgeni System reasonably healthy state, total storage is 5 "Music increases the your rage and cools and brings 'punnagavarali'. "Laziness can be is able to meet the full requirements of the per cent less than it had been a year ago, on metabolism rate. India is well the pressure to a balanced level. erased by a tune in Kapi' raga," four municipalities if there are no sharp 1 May 2018. known worldwide for its rich "The 72 ragas have major he said.

MASA, which promotes and propagates Indian divine music and uplifting renditions," said music in South Africa, said it would like to Moodley. invite lovers of traditional Indian culture to The show will take place on Sunday, 26 May, gather and unite to celebrate the rich heritage. at 3pm for 3.30pm at the Del-Mein Shellhole, The afternoon will also include specially 380 Main Road, Escombe, Queensburgh. To choreographed Bharatnatyam dances by Natya book your tickets, contact Perci Thaver on 078 Kalai Chelvi Merilyn. 386 9980, or Kamani Moodley on 074 860 "We promise this afternoon to be a time of 4683. Tickets cost R40.

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THE ANC in KwaZulu-Natal has responded Commenting on the case, Democratic "The IFP was informed quite a while to Mayor Zandile Gumede's appearance on Alliance (DA) leader in eThekwini, ago about the investigations related to Tuesday in the Commercial Crimes Court on Councillor Nicole Graham, said the DA this case. Hence, we are shocked but not charges of racketeering, fraud and corruption, welcomed the reports that corruption surprised that this matter appears just a saying it expected Gumede to clear her name charges had been laid against Gumede and few days after the elections. We suspect using legal channels. Mthembu, a member of EXCO and chair of that there was political interference which Gumede, along with city councillor the Human Settlements and Infrastructure ensured that the investigation was delayed Mondli Mthembu and supplier Craig Ponan, Cluster. until after the election to protect the ANC face the charges which are linked to an "The DA have been calling for Gumede’s from political embarrassment on the eve alleged R208 million tender fraud dating axing for some time. Her reign at the helm of what has been a tough election which back to 2016. The trio handed themselves of eThekwini has been characterised by could cost them support in eThekwini," over to authorities and appeared in court, poor performance, maladministration and he said. later being released on R50 000 bail each corruption," she said. Nkosi said the mayor’s alleged under strict bail conditions. Councillor Mdu Nkosi, Inkatha Freedom involvement in the corrupt transaction ANC KZN secretary Mdumiseni Ntuli Party (IFP) councillor and EXCO member would clearly prove that she was not fi t for said the ANC respected the judiciary system said the IFP was deeply concerned that the offi ce and she should be removed. and expected any of its people allegations against Gumede were likely to "We hope that the mayor will not be accused of anything, to tarnish the image of the city. treated differently from other offi cials follow the available involved and that the legal costs will not avenues to clear be borne by taxpayers. The IFP applauds themselves. the Hawks for swiftly acting on this The matter was Since her matter. There have been many talks-shops adjourned to 8 August inauguration, on fraud and corruption and many reports when the accused will Zandile were tabled at the EXCO and council appear in Gumede has meetings with recommendations as to Magistrate’s Court. reaffi rmed her who should be charged but the matter was The three face commitment to simply swept under the carpet. The ANC similar charges as fi ghting corruption. in eThekwini has protected the leadership the nine people It is ironic that of the city, safeguarding them from arrested recently on she now fi nds herself being held accountable and abusing their allegations of fraud majority support in the province to do as accused of alleged and corruption they please," he said. tender fraud, something linked to the same The DA is encouraging residents to DSW tender she has vehemently sign a petition to have Zandile Gumede fraud. It is alleged denied since rumours removed as mayor. that service fi rst started circulating Visit: bit.ly/GumedeMustGo providers were that she was the paid but did not focus of a Hawks render any service. investigation into corruption in the city. 4 Friday, 24 May 2019 Beware of fake job adverts

AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society has noted with concern, fake job advertisements doing the rounds on social media. MALVERN SAPS have offered advice to people "The suspects then drove towards A syndicate, professing to be from who might become victims of carjackings. This where they dropped him off and drove off with the mutual assurance society Human comes on the heels of an investigation into an the vehicle," she added. Resource department, is making use of attack on a Taxify driver who reported that the "The victim managed to get assistance and a Gmail account to “recruit” unaware passengers he had picked up were carjackers. call the police." South African citizens for jobs in return Spokesperson for Malvern SAPS, Warrant Marimuthu said a case of carjacking had for a fee. Offi cer Radhika Marimuthu confi rmed that: "A been registered at Malvern SAPS and is being "Please note that this is a scam, taxify driver had picked up passengers at a mall investigated by members of the Malvern SAPS AVBOB has not advertised such posts in Malvern for transportation. As he proceeded detective branch. and the company would never request to the Bellville Bridge area, his passengers "Anyone with information in this regard applicants to pay a fee for any job posts ordered him to get into the boot of the vehicle," can call them on 031 489 9624/4899629 or or competence tests. said Marimuthu. Crimestop on 086 001 0111," she said. "We are calling on members of the social media community to refrain from sharing or referring anyone to these posts. AVBOB is investigating ● If you are outside your while standing next to the car. loud-clear voice repeating, “my the matter and we will be taking the car and are approached by a ● If you are confronted by a child is in the car.” necessary steps to ensure that the carjacker who is not armed, but carjacker who is armed with While announcing the presence perpetrators are apprehended," said demands your car, throw your a knife, gun, or other weapon of the child in the car, continue AVBOB spokesperson, Marius du keys past him as far as you can. or if the criminal is violently to unbuckle the child from the Plessis. Scream for help or activate agitated, excited or angry, car seat. Remove the child to According to the society, it will only your personal safety device to (many carjackers are high on a safe area and leave as fast as advertise vacancies on the company’s get attention. Then run from drugs or very nervous) give possible. offi cial platforms such as the AVBOB the area as fast as possible. up your car keys and car and ● Marimuthu's advice was South Africa Facebook page, AVBOBSA ● If your car is equipped with leave. echoed by Malvern SAPS' Twitter page or company website: www. an ignition cut-off switch, ● Try to remember a station commander, Lt-Col avbob.co.za. activate it while getting out of description of the carjacker; Valarine Reddy. "We encourage all members of our your vehicle, but only if you age, sex, race, height, weight, "At all times try to remain community to be more vigilant when are not being closely observed hair colour, clothes, etc. This calm. The suspect is more applying for jobs. by the carjacker as you will put can help the police when nervous than you and any Just give me carrots! Under no circumstances should yourself in danger. profi ling the suspect. resistance from you can people make payment for any vacancies -Use the car remote to active ● If there is a child in the car can result in the suspect Neigh comment! Durban resident, Nandia claiming to be from AVBOB," said du the alarm of the car while with you, let the carjacker becoming violent and be life- Steenberg captured this munching moment Plessis. leaving the area rather than know by informing him in a threatening." at the Queensway Stables in Moseley.

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SINE Shabalala, who grew up in Queensburgh There are some who feel the Earth and is a Queensburgh Girls' High Old Girl, class is doomed, and the only answer for of 2016, took a few moments from her busy the future is the colonisation of other schedule to speak to Queensburgh News reporter, planets. What would you say to someone Evelyn Morris last week about what makes her who tried to argue with you about your tick and why she decided to take make her life's quest to save planet Earth? mission, literally saving the world by competing Our Planet is our home. We should be in Miss Earth SA, rather than compete in some taking care of it, but we aren't. If we can't take of the other types of pageants she might have care of our current planet how are we going been more accustomed to with her background to take care of a new planet? I think that in modelling and current work in marketing and question alone will provoke their thoughts. brand awareness. Do you think there needs to be fi nes What made you decide to enter this or legal implications for petty crimes competition? relating to littering like there are in some I knew exactly what I was getting myself countries, or do you think that would just into when I entered as this isn't your typical serve to criminalise large sectors of the "beauty pageant" , it's a leadership program population unnecessarily? that requires a lot of hard work and getting Right now we are facing the consequences your hands dirty in pursuit of becoming an of this irresponsible behaviour. We think its environmental ambassador. 'petty' but it really isn't. Judging by the level I wanted to be challenged, I wanted to be of urgency to rectify our mistake of damaging pushed outside my comfort zone knowing our environment, we might have to resort to very well that after this journey (whether I that sort of punishment eventually. win or not) I'll be a better version of myself. What is the greatest reward you feel comes Who is your current Earth Hero? The from taking care of the planet and from person, alive today, that you feel is doing your participation in this competition? the most to help the planet? I'm doing this for not only for the Greta Thunberg, she's a 16-year-old environment, but for humanity. We are climate change activist and she's been more dependant on the Earth than we protesting about the need for climate change realise. Knowing that I've contributed to the action. betterment of our planet and humanity as a She shook the world with her boldness whole is the best feeling. and braveness and she has really inspired me to make my voice heard. What is the one thing you would tell your future self if you were able to write her a What does your family feel about your letter? campaign to become Miss Earth SA? To my future self: "You have made me so One thing I'll always be grateful for is proud. You have accomplished everything their support in everything that I do . They're you set out to do when you were younger behind me all the way! and have left a legacy that is known for its efforts that changed peoples lives. What do you think needs to be done to Queensburgh’s own Sine Shabalala is a warrior for the planet. She shared the reasons why the education we offer young people If it were possible to go back in time and she has taken on the challenge of competing in this year’s Miss Earth SA. to make them better at responsibility speak to your younger self, what is the PHOTO: David Louw towards the planet we live on? message you would hope to leave her I'm very glad that the Department of with? Environmental Affairs is hard at work, One thing I would say to my younger self spreading the Green Message to our young is to put God fi rst. In this world it's so easy to ones in schools. lose sight of who you truly are trying to fi t in Education on the 4 Rs should begin right to the patterns of this world. I would like to say that you cannot have a single ounce of doubt in yourself if you from foundation phase so that it becomes Don't measure your value according to have a dream or something you want to accomplish. If you believe in yourself, you second nature by the time our kids become what the world thinks of you, measure your have to believe in yourself all the way. adults. value according to what God thinks of you.

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Mahindra launches new able SUV By Noreen Perryman

AUTODEALER had a brief introduction to the new Mahindra XUV300 last Thursday in Umhlanga. This model is the Indian brand's all-new compact SUV that is fully manufactured and engineered with Mahindra parts and engines while being based on a platform developed by sister company SsangYong. The ¿ rst of these vehicles arrive on our shores at the end of May. According to Leo Kok from Mediaserve, the two models that will initially be available are a mid-range W6 and the top spec W8. The models can be powered by either a 1.2-litre turbopetrol engine producing 82kW and 200Nm of torque or a 1.5-litre turbodiesel making 85kW at 300Nm of torque. Both variants are only available with a six-speed manual transmission for now. Myself and Durban motoring and handling the mid-size SUV longest and widest wheelbase more common in new models Apple CarPlay (standard in both journalist Malcom Kinsey aka is comfortable and easy. The and track (2,60 x 1,82m) in but serviceability and practicality models) and 17-inch diamond cut Mr Car Parts Price Basket, underpinnings are set-up well its segment. Interior space could be an issue for families with alloys. whose 2019 Kinsey Report will to deliver a relaxed drive while is comfortable but kudos to young children. The new Mahindra has a strong be released by the Automobile keeping its composure over ruts Mahindra for including a full spare Some of the standard features SUV/crossover identity and a Association this week, took the and, in our case, various sized wheel, even if it does compromise on the W8 include push button lot to offer buyers. It's pleasant XUV300 W8 diesel for a quick speed humps. boot space. engine start/stop, electric sunroof styling makes it look the part and spin to . Kok said he achieved The interior quality and ¿ nish is and windows, height-adjustable the loaded standard features are a The engine control was 4.8L/100km in his trip down from of a high standard with touches of driver seat, rear parking camera big drawcard. remapped from the original setup Johannesburg to Umhlanga in the chrome and black throughout the with park assist, front parking Pricing was not ¿ nalised by the in India to suit South African W8 diesel. Mahindra's claimed cabin, although the light colouring, sensors, seven air bags, climate time Autodealer went to print, but conditions. Acceleration through fuel consumption ¿ gures are not of the leatherette upholstery and control, driver's information estimations for the XUV300 range the gears is smooth and reach yet available. interior, may not be everyone's system, seven-inch touchscreen between R250,000 to R320,000. in top gear also impressive. The XUV300 is the most cup of tea.We have noticed that infotainment and navigation Final pricing and warranty will be With adaptive steering, turning spacious in its class having the beige interiors are becoming system with Android Auto and con¿ rmed closer to launch.

NISSAN FINANCE A PRODUCT OF WESBANK 2 Friday, 24 May 2019 Motoring Event AUTODEALER QUEENSBURGH MG marque stands tall at classic car show

THIS year's Scottburgh Classic Car Show (SCCS) will be held on Sunday 7 July with over 30 classic car and motorcycle clubs from several provinces converging at the Scottburgh High School . Presented for the 10th year and sponsored by the Rising Sun community newspaper, the purpose of the show is for classic car enthusiasts to enjoy a day surrounded by great automobiles and bikes while raising money for local charities. A different marque is featured each year and this year, MG has been chosen to lead the show. These iconic sports cars will have pride of place in front of the main grandstand and running commentry will describe the marque's development over the years as the different cars are the ¿ rst to take part in the show ground parade. There will be several moving parades throughout the day with another highlight being the unique "Fun & Fashion Parade" which always provides amusement and glamour in stunning motor vehicles for the whole family. The show is a nostalgic journey back in time, For more information phone Peter Fielding at 039 976 1995

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BRADLEY Weyers had a close call when he suffered a Black Mamba snake bite recently at his home in Hillary. Weyers said his sister, who stays in a separate dwelling on his property, told him there was a snake in her home. "When I went there armed with a plastic rake, I expected something small, but when I saw the the snake, the sheer size took my breath away!" he told the Queensburgh News from his hospital bed on Friday morning. "I immediately realised it was a full-sized Black Mamba, but it was curled up and seemed placid. "I managed to sort of pin it down and Weyers hand on Wednesday afternoon grabbed it behind the head with my left hand. once he had arrived at the hospital. The mother Python incubates her eggs by wrapping her body around them. But when I pulled it up, I realised just how PHOTO: Nick Evans big it really was, but by then it was too late to change my mind," he said adding that when he them when found in homes. took it outside he, who is over six foot tall, was "Bradley is actually a snake lover himself," Pythons make great mothers holding the snake's head above his own. said Evans. "He usually manages to safely move off snakes he encounters, but this time he wasn't lucky enough to get away unscathed." KZN Amphibian and Reptile Conservation's Nick Evans informs Evans added that one of the worst things I visited him in people could ever do when encountering a on the python's breeding behaviour. Black Mamba is to try to kill it. hospital and he "They are actually quite inclined to stick looked very sick, but to themselves and don't attack unless they are THE Southern African Python (Python part - she incubates them. Without the mother, under attack, so trying to harm one is more natalensis), previously known as the Rock python eggs won't hatch. even then, he was saying likely to be dangerous than just leaving it be." Python, is South Africa's biggest snake species. The mother python will unravel herself Weyers, when responding to messages on It is an iconic animal for South Africa and from her eggs, slither out onto the surface, and it was a beautiful snake his neighbourhood Whatsapp group where he an amazing snake in many ways, including its bask in the sun, getting nice and hot. Once she mentioned that he had been bitten, said he was impressive size, but it's also rather unique in reaches the right temperature, she'll go back happy to have been able to release the mamba terms of is 'parenting'. down the hole and coil around her eggs, using "It still managed to wrap the last third of its back to safety. Most snake species, from Mambas to House the heat from her body to incubate the eggs. body around my lower leg," said Weyers. "It "It was too beautiful to kill," Weyers said. Snakes, lay their eggs and leave them alone. She can keep the eggs at a temperature of was as thick as my wrist and a beautiful grey "It was amazing, I visited him in hospital After mating, males and females go their around 30 degrees C. Isn't that remarkable? colour, but its head was surprisingly small for a and he looked very sick, but even then, he was separate ways. snake of its size." saying it was a beautiful snake," Evans said. But the Southern African Python is different. Weyers thought he was in the clear and Soon after the snake had been released, In fact, they are fantastic mothers! moved to release the snake when disaster Weyers began to suffer the effects of the snake About three months after the eggs have been struck. bite. "I was suddenly overcome with sweating, laid, the developed young start to hatch. Using "As I was taking it to the wall to release a weird tingling all over my body and I battled the tiny egg-tooth (a sharp, modifi ed scale on it into the bush, it managed to twist it's head to walk," he recounted. the top of the snout), they slice the egg open, around and get one fang into my hand," he "We called the ambulance and I was and poke their faces out for the fi rst time. said. "I managed to continue and released it starting to vomit and lose control on my body Once they've absorbed much of the yoke via into the bush and was amazed at how quickly it movements," he said. their umbilical cord, they exit the egg. moved away." Weyers was rushed to hospital where he was It can take days for all of the young to Queensburgh News has previously stabilised and monitored and at fi rst it looked as emerge. They will then stay in and around their printed stories by snake expert, Nick if he wouldn't need to be given anti-venom due den for the fi rst week or two of their lives, and Evans of KwaZulu-Natal Amphibian and to his bite having been relatively superfi cial. their mother still stays with them. Reptile Conservation, who fi rst alerted the However, when contacting Evans for an update But once they've shed their skin for the fi rst Queensburgh News to Weyer's story. later on Wednesday, he said Weyers had taken time, they move away from their den, making Evans has pointed out before how Black a turn for the worse and ended up being given their own way into the world. The mother then Mambas would more often not strike out at one dose of anti-venom on Wednesday. leaves them to it. people and, despite being very venomous, are "I was given fi ve more doses on Thursday The majority of baby pythons will not make not the killers they are made out to be. morning," said Wyers on Friday insisting that it to adulthood. He encouraged people to avoid them, and he was doing well and would be discharged that They will be eaten by birds, monitor lizards, contact a professional to help safely remove day. Baby pythons hatch after three months. mongoose, genets and even other snakes, such as cobras. It's sad, but that's how the food chain works.

Two to three months after mating, a mother python will go and lay her eggs underground. Generally, they go down old, abandoned Pythons are becoming increasingly scarce. animal burrows, such as those made by They were once common in the greater Durban Warthogs, for example. Down there, she'll lay area, many years ago. her eggs in one big bunch. She may lay more There are historical photos of 4m+ than 40 at a time. specimens in the Palmiet Nature Reserve in As is the case with all snake eggs, the eggs Westville. But they've been hunted out, and stick together. But unlike most snakes, mother have become extinct in many areas. pythons do not then abandon their eggs. Despite being a protected species by law, She does two things for them: pythons are often hunted, used in traditional 1). She guards them from danger. Some medicine (like rhino horn, it actually has no animals, such as Monitor Lizards and medicinal properties, and can do nothing for Mongoose, would fi nd a bunch of python eggs people), and they are eaten too. a tasty, healthy treat. But nothing would dare They are also killed out of fear. Fortunately, go near those eggs if mother python is around. they're not yet extinct in the Highway area. She wraps around those eggs tightly, so much Pythons are still occasionally seen in Inanda so that you can't see them behind her coils. and Shongweni, but elsewhere, they're Should a predator go down in search of the pretty much gone. eggs, she will emit an almighty hiss, that will Pythons do not go around eating people, send them running away! like in the fi ctional Anaconda movies. They If that fails, she will lunge out, mouth open. can infl ict a nasty bite, but that's only if one A bite from a 3m-4m+ python will cause some harasses them. If left alone, they're harmless. damage. They strike with force, and their It is illegal to kill or keep pythons. Please, mouths are fi lled with rows of needle-like if one needs to be removed from a property, teeth. She'll do anything to protect her young. please call a professional for help. 2). Now this to me is the really amazing Let's protect this magnifi cent reptile!

Speed Kills - Arrive Alive For daily updated news visit www.highwaymail.co.za Friday, 24 May 2019 11 Keeping turtles is hard work Evelyn Morris statement released by uShaka last week, the 50 little turtle hatchlings TURTLES might look very cute, will spend their pre-release period especially when they are hatchlings, in Durban. This is to make space at but keeping them as pets is a tricky, the Two Ocean's Aquarium for more costly exercise for pet owners as stranded hatchling turtles requiring Anlie MacDonald of Queensburgh is care. quick to point out. "All 50 of the turtles would have With the news of the hatchlings hatched sometime during this last at uShaka spreading along with hatchling season between January and photos of the cute little logger-head March," explained Stephen Brown turtles, which landed at King Shaka speaking on behalf of uShaka. International Airport after having "After making their way into the been found stranded at various ocean, hatchlings head out until they locations along the Cape Coast, many reach the Agulhas Current which people might well be thinking turtles takes them on a journey southwards would make cute pets. and then outwards and upwards into However, unlike the uShaka Sea the Indian Ocean Basin. World which is fortunate enough "The strong onshore winds recently to have a specialised world class experienced in the Cape meant these turtle rehabilitation facility, and is little turtles did not head outwards positioned along the warm Indian and upwards, but rather into the cold Ocean, many people are not equipped coastal Cape waters where they are to home turtles. According to a unable to survive."

Anlie MacDonald and the two red ear slider freshwater turtles she rescued, Sammy and Donnatello. “People don’t realise they also have to have a licence to keep turtles as pets,” she said. Queensburgh resident, Annabelle van Heerden; Westville resident, Zahra Dhooma; Queensburgh’s Kayla-Jade van Heerden and Westville’s Hannah Dhooma and Cebolenkosi Dlamini are excited along with resident, Swelihla Phungula, to see the sort of work the youngsters involved in the F1 MAHLE School’s challenge will Brown added that although hatchling against simply putting it back into be doing. PHOTO: Submitted by BZA Communications rehabilitation times vary and are the sea. case dependent, their convalescence “If you fi nd a turtle hatchling on is usually much shorter than older the beach please do not put it back turtles as they are merely in need of into the sea as it is clearly in trouble. rest, rehydration and nourishment Rather pick it up and keep it dry, before once again heading off on out of the wind and direct sunlight their ocean journey. and place it, if possible, in a tub on a "These 50 precious VIP’s that each piece of dry towel. weigh no more than 150g and can fi t "As soon as you are able, please into the palm of your hand, are all call uShaka Sea World Turtle Loggerhead turtles. If all goes well Rehabilitation Centre on 031 328 these little Loggerheads will be back 8222 (24 hours),” she said. WATCHING Formula 1 racing on the in the ocean before winter." Animal rescuer, Anlie MacDonald, television might be exciting, but imagine While it may be tempting to keep echoed the advice given by Pather. how more interesting it could be for There is no doubt that for the youngsters a hatching you fi nd on the beach, "While the turtles they are dealing youngsters to prepare and race their own taking part, the focus and attention is going senior aquarist, Malini Pather, with at uShaka are sea turtles, the miniature F1 car against others in an to be as intense as anything taking place advised against this, but also advised ones I have are fresh water ones." exciting F1 school's challenge? behind the scenes at real-life sized Formula 1 racing circles. MAHLE Behr South Africa (MBZA) “The content of this competition While MacDonald has rescued "When I got our fi rst turtle it has teamed up with The Centre for the demands the application of a diverse set of abandoned fresh water turtles she was the size of a match box and Advancement of Science and Mathematics 21st Century skills including collaboration, agreed that uShaka is the best place three years later it is about 20cm in Education (CASME), an NGO which aims critical thinking and communication. At to contact. diameter so you cannot keep a turtle to help children develop an interest in MAHLE we understand the importance of "Contact uShaka because to raise a in a tank for the rest of its life unless maths, science and engineering, to create a fi nding new ways to excite learners towards turtle, you have to have the correct it is in a very big tank." challenge which is getting learners in both the fi eld of engineering.” said Van Heerden. habitat and know exactly what they She also cautioned that keeping primary and high schools switched on to The whole challenge is a mammoth eat, the correct temperature of the turtles can be a very costly exercise. design and engineering. undertaking involving 162 learners, 27 water and keep them clean when they "Well our pond cost us about R5 According to Jolene van Heerden, educators, and 20 judges who will meet hibernate. It is very hard work and 000 to build," said MacDonald, "The communications manager of MBZA, at the Pavilion Shopping Centre where takes a lot of dedication to keep a food for the two I have costs me the aim of the collaboration between participants will compete. Like in real life turtle." about R1 000 a month and then there her company and the NGO is to help to Formula 1 racing, each team must comply MacDonald said that people often is also the work of changing the pond continue and develop education in the with very stringent criteria. underestimate what is involved when water once a month. You have to be critical areas of maths and science, and "Part of the racing requires each team they take on a turtle as a pet. very dedicated to look after turtles." in particular engineering, the fi eld which to prepare a portfolio of evidence they MBZA operates within. will have to present at their team “pit” The 27 teams of budding engineers from presentation," said Van Heerden explaining Grade 7 and 9 at various local Durban that both her company and CASME Pav hosts The East Meets West Bridal Fair schools are preparing to race their fastest feel that these strict rules are imperative miniature Formula 1 (F1) cars down a because it gives the event credibility and THIS month, The Pavilion will be up to 45 exhibitors in total and an 24-metre long track at the F1 MAHLE weight. transformed into wedding paradise as incredible fashion show that takes schools’ challenge taking place in August. “By bringing together learners, teachers, The Pav plays host to The East Meets place on both days at 2pm with the "The F1 MAHLE schools challenge engineering mentors and volunteers from West Bridal Fair from 25 -26 May. grand prize winner being announced engages with both primary and high school the community, at a rigorous, hands-on The Pavilion will be packed with on Sunday, 26 May. learners and teachers. science and maths learning event we aim to a wide variety of service providers The East Meets West Bridal Fair It involves designing and manufacturing generate excitement for engineering among offering photography, hair styling, is the perfect opportunity for future the fastest car possible, by emulating the participants. make up and décor, there’s something brides and grooms to receive expert design and engineering processes employed The high school learners in particular for everyone. advice on their special day. by automotive manufacturers such as are at a critical stage in their schooling and Shoppers will also stand a chance The exhibitors will be sure to get MAHLE, as well as six other judging will soon be making subject choices that to win a wedding valued at R150 000 the creative juices fl owing with their criteria," said Van Heerden. will in many ways determine their future which includes a wedding venue, colourful and unique displays. He said the challenge involved a team opportunities,” said Henre Benson, Director bridal wear, a honeymoon and much The Pavilion general manager, of six students, each with a specifi c job for CASME. more. Nisha Kemraj said, "Through responsibility to design and build a car The sponsors of the F1 MAHLE Schools Shoppers simply need to complete activations like these, we get to revisit using computer aided design software, Challenge are: eThekwini Municipality, and the online entry form to stand a chance the most common of human needs- analyse and test the aerodynamics of their Young Engineers. The event will take place to win. and that is to be loved. cars as well as approach businesses for at the Pavilion Shopping Centre on 22 and The Pav aims to grow the event Visit http://www.thepav.co.za/ for sponsorship. 23 August 2019. in 2019 and the event will now have more on the event. 12 Friday, 24 May 2019

Evelyn Morris when she races she quickly mentioned her 'lucky socks'. "I have a pair of lucky QUEENSBURGH BMX Club's Rylee socks that I wear. My coach, Dylan van Heerden is living proof that Eggar and I both wear black earrings Rylee has chosen to promote and dynamite comes in small packages. when we race. He bought me mine. We create awareness for the often At the tender age of eight, she is are both going to wear them to Worlds misdiagnosed chronic autoimmune excited to head to the World BMX as he is also going to Worlds, racing in disease, Lupus, to honour more Championship, better known as 'the the Elite class. Locally, she is competing than fi ve million people living Worlds' where she will be competing in a class above her age group. with the illness. Rylee hopes to against other top riders in her class. "In KZN there is no competition shed light on the disease at World The aim of racing at Worlds is to for me in the eight-year-old class and I Champs by wearing the Lupus obtain a World number, and there are have to race in the girls’ nine to 10 year colours. only eight numbers up for grabs. old class. In that class there is only one For Rylee to be able to make her The lower the number the 10-year-old girl, Alexandra Santos, from plan to compete at Worlds a reality, better. Looking at previous world PMB BMX Club that can beat me, but she needs fi nancial support. championships, she can expect to fi ght I am really working hard to catch her," Jolene van Heerden, speaking it out with the best 40 eight-year-old she smiled when asked who her greatest on behalf of Rylee's family said the girls in the world for one of those nemesis on the track is at present. costs of fl ights, accommodation, numbers. For Rylee, BMX racing is more than gear like helmets and bike bags Rylee, who began riding after just a hobby. "I want to keep on racing and other accessories needed to going to watch a race at Queensburgh BMX for as long as I can. If I really do travel as well as the entrance fees BMX Club one Sunday and realising well I can maybe one day get a bursary to the competition itself adds up to it might be just the thing for her, told to study overseas," she said. more than R32 000. the Queensburgh News in an exclusive At the competition, which will take "I believe anything is possible. interview that while she is excited place in Belgium later this year, Rylee This is a fantastic opportunity for about the opportunity to go to Worlds, will compete in two classes. Her fi rst her to compete against the best in she is also a little scared at the prospect race will be in the girls 12 and under the world. I want to make sure her of having to fi nish in the top eight to Junior Cruiser class. dream is realised!" said Jolene. win her World Number. In this class the bicycles have 24-inch "Rylee is ambitious and "I really want to do well at Worlds wheels compared to the 20-inch wheels determined," she said adding that and come back with a World number. I she normally race. She doesn't expect to her parents are fully supportive of will have to race against the best 40 to do too much in that fi rst race, however it her BMX racing. "Their wish is for 50 girls in the world and there are only will give her more track time to prepare her to reach her full potential. They 8 World numbers, so I have to fi nish in for her main race the next day. are so proud of her." the top eight," she said. Rylee has the attention of not just one, Jolene said the whole Rylee who is, by all accounts like but two coaches. Christopher Axford Queensburgh BMX club family any other young girl, did admit that trains her on a Wednesday evening and is behind their eight-year-old girl her BMX riding tends to take up a lot her main coach, Dylan Eggar, trains her wonder. "Competing in a male of her spare time. "Because I train six the rest of the time. dominated sport makes her even days a week I don’t really have time Dylan, also from Queensburgh BMX more determined and focused. She for friends outside BMX. My friends Club, is one of South Africa’s top BMX wants to inspire other girls. Rylee, at school like me racing and I always riders who qualifi ed for the Elite class wants to motivate and inspire all take the medals I win to school to show at Worlds. He has put her on an intense girls to follow their dreams. She them," she said. training schedule for the next two and a wants to be an example to other Asked if she has any special trinkets half months to prepare her for the task Rylee van Heerden in her Queensburgh BMX club colours taking a rest girls that they too can participate in or items of clothing she always wears ahead. before racing begins at a meeting at her home club earlier this season. any sport."

MTB and trail Northdene’s ‘Karate Kid’ running festival heads to national champs THE popularity of the Sappi Karkloof Classic Trail Festival NORTHDENE Prep lad, "His respect towards his dojo, siblings, Kayla and Alex weekend of mountain biking Shahid Jugree, is on his way instructors and encouragement Ruthnum together with the and trail running is being to participate in the South towards his fellow students is rest of the KZN JKA Karate refl ected in a steady stream of African JKA (Japanese exemplary," said Naicker. team next week. entries for all the events that Karate Association) National The Sensei said Naicker said the SA KJA is will be part of the edition of the tournament which takes place after watching Shahid's historically highly considered event on 1 and 2 June. at the Ellis Park Arena in performance in the KZN JKA as students from the dojos tend Now into its 26th year, the Johannesburg from 24 May. trials where he won gold in to perform very professionally trails through the plantations Shahid attends the both the Kata and Kumite at the event which is held on a and countryside of the Karkloof Queensburgh JKA dojo based category, he knew his young massive scale. have earned an enviable at the Westpark School hall on charge was on the way to "It’s always a pleasure reputation among mountain Stella Road, Malvern. follow in the footsteps of his to see how disciplined and bikers across the country. The instructor at the dojo, equally talented father, Sunil well managed a karate The decision to open the Sensei Alan Naicker said and, elder brother, Yash, all of tournament of this magnitude trails to the ever increasing Shahid is well disciplined on whom have been trained in the is conducted," he said. "From number of trail runners in the karate fl oor and is always martial art by Naicker. all of us at the Queensburgh 2016 has paid dividends as putting immense effort and At the nationals, Shahid JKA Karate, we wish Shahid Shahid Jugree, who attends Northdene Prep, is excited the numbers taking part have hours of practice into his will join another two students and the team everything of the about participating in the SA JKA Nationals next week. mushroomed. training. from the Queensburgh JKA very best." PHOTO: Submitted