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Two bakkies fi lled to the brim with 75 food parcels, vegetables and fruit from Boxer Superstores arrived at the Highway Mail car park on Tuesday (2 June). Highway Mail journalist, Sanelisiwe Tsinde; marketing director of the Boxer Superstores, Andrew Mills and The Robin Hood Foundation’s Kim Griffi th-Jones. PHOTO: Lloyd Mackenzie Highway pays it forward continuing to publish local news It is with this in mind that we bring to the people of the Highway Mail, Michelle Dennis. Read 2 100 tummies will despite the lockdown. would like to present you with area." about the extent of The Robin be filled "Throughout the pandemic Boxer Food hampers to the value "The Highway Mail is indeed Hood Foundation's work during and the ensuing lockdown, you of R10 000 for you to support humbled and thanks Boxer lockdown on page 5. and your team have continued to any organisation aligned to our Superstores for its kind words "This is an incredible and THE Highway Mail is thrilled to bring news, views and content to shoppers in the Highway area and especially for the mammoth massive donation which will make donate R10 000 worth of food, your readers in the Highway area and also aligned to a Robin Hood donation. So many people are such a diff erence to 75 families translated into 75 food parcels plus and beyond," said the marketing Foundation benefi ciary. struggling during lockdown and who will feed in the region of fresh veges and fruit, to the Robin director of Boxer Superstores, "As a pillar of community news this huge donation will benefi t 2 100 people for about two weeks," Hood Foundation. Andrew Mills. over the better part of 71 years, it many. The foundation is taking said The Robin Hood Foundation's The donation was made possible "For this you must be is our belief that it is only correct the donation to its community Kim Griffi th-Jones. by Boxer Superstores which commended. At Boxer we know to give you back something to add partner, Christian Social Services," "Thank you everyone for making rewarded the Highway Mail for how vital your role is to society. to the massive value you already said the editor of the Highway this possible."
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THE Hillcrest AIDS Centre just R15 each, the scheme’s Trust (HACT) appeals to benefi ciaries go on to the public to donate their sell the clothes in their second-hand clothing to its community for anything Clothing Scheme. between R300 to R600 per This initiative, which bag. Over the past year, 744 currently enables 36 bags with more than 14 880 unemployed women to items of donated clothes earn an income through the have been bought and sold sale of donated clothing, through the successful generates just under R300 initiative." 000 per year for local HACT’s Clothing families in need. Scheme co-ordinator, "Our Clothing Scheme Thobeka Ntshangase, Gareth Greaves, Barbara Patrick and Kevin Ellis invite you to visit the Hidden Treasures marquee at the Kloof and has been in operation for said, "This project is Highway SPCA. more than a decade now about restoring hope and and during this time has dignity to people’s lives. served as a lifeline to Being able to earn a living many destitute families," and feed their families is Quest for treasure at Kloof SPCA’s thrift stores explained HACT's CEO, often our patients’ main Candace Davidson. concern once they have Lloyd Mackenzie 12pm. Busypin, in the tea garden, is Patrick. "The aim of the scheme is been discharged from our open for takeaways Monday to Friday "We will be restricting the number to create practical income- Respite Unit." FIND a treasure in one of The Kloof at the same times. of people per shop so please be generating opportunities for Clothing can be dropped and Highway SPCA shops, which Kevin Ellis and Gareth Greaves, patient and enjoy your time with us. patients who have recently off at the HACT Centre, 26 opened on Monday, 1 June 2020. who have run their own shop for 20 You will be required to sanitise before been discharged from our Old Main Road, Hillcrest Its Maytime Thrift Shop is open years and have supported the Kloof entering our shops or tea garden onsite Respite Unit and/ from Monday to Friday from Monday to Friday from 8.30am and Highway SPCA for an equal area. We thank you for your patience or their immediate family between 9am and 3pm. to 5pm and on Saturday from 9am number of years, gave of their time to and co-operation during this level 3 members. Purchasing bags For queries, contact to 12.30pm while its Hillcrest Thrift set up the Hidden Treasures Shop at lockdown period," he said. of second-hand clothing for HACT on 031 765 5866. Shop is open from Monday to Friday the Kloof and Highway SPCA in its "Thank you to everyone who has from 8am to 5pm and from Saturday marquee. generously donated their sellable, pre- between 8am and 12pm. "Please be advised that masks are loved items to our SPCA, we cannot The on-site thrift shops that are compulsory at all times and we take thank you enough. Please continue to open include the Fine Feathers your temperature on arrival as well support us as we need your help now Marquee, The Attic and Cabin, The as your details for our records. If more than ever," said Barbara. Bookshop and its nursery are open you are high risk or not well, please The Kloof and Highway SPCA from Monday to Friday from 8am to don’t visit yet," said the Kloof and urged visitors to adhere to the social 3pm and on Saturday from 8am to Highway SPCA's manager, Barbara distancing rules.
Zanele Sithole and Nompilo Masikane encourage Highway residents to donate their unwanted clothing to HACT’s Clothing Scheme.
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For daily updated news visit www.highwaymail.co.za 5 June 2020 NEWS | Highway Mail 3 Prisoners make masks for fellow inmates
Sanelisiwe Tsinde communications offi cer, has received two masks. This Mfanafuthi Shange, said a total is our way of trying to curb the WHEN the president of 10 110 masks were made. outbreak of this pandemic. We announced level 4 of the "The target is 1200 a day," he also have sanitisers all around," lockdown, Westville Prison said. explained Shange. decided to use the opportunity Shange said they are using He said there is more than to make masks for the the fabric used to make the enough masks and sanitisers prisoners. overalls to make these masks. to accommodate the daily The women prisoners sew "It was announced that from admissions. "Even the other the inmates overalls at the 1 May, no one was supposed to prisons around KZN are prison textile workshop, and be seen out in public without ordering masks from us." this was seen as the obvious a mask so that was the main Shange said other special and perfect place to sew these motivation. masks, with a diff erent fabric, masks. "We have 4 623 prisoners have been made for prisoners In the 10 days after they awaiting trial and 4 286 have who are released on the Westville prison inmates makes 1200 masks a day for prisoners. started, Westville Prison been sentenced. Each inmate Covid-19 special parole. Residents voice food parcel complaints
Sanelisiwe Tsinde house and no one is working. We area 7 is scandalous is a huge the indigent and the needy, so as Mxolisi Kaunda's spokesperson, do receive grant money for two understatement," said Kuzwayo. to mitigate the hardship, poverty Mluleki Mntungwa, said RESIDENTS in some Highway children but it is not enough to He said prior to the 2016 and inconvenience caused by the the criteria for food parcels areas are feeling neglected feed us for the entire month as we demarcation move, Wards 19 lockdown. distribution is child-headed regarding the food parcel use it for other essentials," said and 22 were reasonably well "But regrettably there have households, households where distribution process. Ronelle. established in terms of structures been mixed messages, confl icting no one receives a social grant, Many people reported that A resident from Clermont, meant to ensure smooth directives and statements, and the unemployed, for those not they have not received any food Senzo Kuzwayo, said, "Our ward running of the ward in terms cross functioning of offi cials, receiving UIF and military parcels since the lockdown is struggling since the decision of community participation, right down to the councillors, veterans. despite people coming to of 2016 by the Demarcation disaster management, indigent resulting in huge confusion," said He said the city distributed 1 their houses and taking their Board to move some of Ward 19 registration and care as well as Kuzwayo 000 food hampers of R600 each information. and incorporate it into Ward 22 service delivery. He said desperately needy or vouchers to 110 wards. Dassenhoek resident, Ronelle (without proper consultation). "In March, the country went people are being thrown from "The total budget was R66 Beresford, said they feel left The residents who were moved to into Covid-19 State of Disaster pillar to post not knowing who million." out. "We have applied so many Ward 22 have suff ered immense Lockdown. This necessitated or what offi ce to register at or According to Mntungwa, times but we have not received neglect in many ways." that, as per the president and his collect food parcels or vouchers all identifi ed and deserving anything, not even a voucher. "To say the issue of food National Command Council, food from. households have received food "There are six of us in the parcels and vouchers in Ward 22 parcels/vouchers be distributed to eThekwini Municipality Mayor, parcels or vouchers. 4 HighwayHighway MaiMaill | NENEWSWS 5 June 2020 Women unite for a good cause
LADIES from the Methodist Church of desperately in need and decided to give out Southern Africa Clerpine Circuit Women’s food parcels," said Dlamini. Manyano met to support the less privileged She also thanked the leaders of the recently. church, Superintendent Sibusiso Sangweni The women met in Pinetown and and his wife, Zodwa for allowing them to distributed food parcels to 24 families. be able to help out in the community and Thabisile Dlamini said Covid-19 has teaching them the importance of giving. revealed the importance of the community Another member of the church, coming together to support each other. Nomusa Mkhize, thanked the circuit for "The church also has an integral role to remembering the disadvantaged and caring play in the community in which it exists. for them. This is hard time for everyone. We asked "Most people are really struggling as they the executives of the 24 societies under are currently out of jobs and have nothing. the church to choose one woman who is It is very sad," said Mkhize.
Sonia Swinton (house mom), Melanie Nel, (back) Nicola Siepman, Landi Viljoen, Caitlyn Nel and swimming coach, Graham Hill with the Baby Hope House children. Help swimming coach raise funds for charity
INTERNATIONAL swimming coach, competition. Graham Hill has chosen Pinetown Baby "People stand a chance to win a trip for Hope House as his charity of choice for a two to the Monaco Grand Prix in 2021 for campaign he is involved in. two people all inclusive; or a trip to Etali The campaign is headed by the Princess 5-star lodge," added Hill. Charlene of Monaco Foundation. He pleaded with readers to share the link Hill is a well-known coach who has far and wide and support the good cause. been coaching in Pinetown for the past 31 Baby Hope House, house mother, Sonia years which is the reason he decided that Swinton, said she was so happy about this supporting a local charity was the best good gesture and being chosen as Hill's thing to do. charity. "We are very grateful for this, it "The campaign is a celebrity challenge will open so many doors for our home," she Thabisile Dlamini, Noluvuyo Mlonyeni, Senzi Mabaso and Nomalungelo Zwane distributed where they have asked a few celebrities said. food parcels to 24 families. to come on board and help raise funds not At the moment, the house has nine only for the foundation but a charity of children ranging from six months to two their choice as well," said Hill. years. They are always in need of formulas, People can follow this link http:// cooked meal and nappies. TAKE NOTE Pinetown charity pcmfsa.com/campaign/graham-hill/ to People who wish to assist the home can vote for Graham, make a donation or enter contact Mel on 084 555 9978. shop is now open NPO hosts THE Highway Hospice Pinetown Charity AGM on Zoom Shop is pleased to announce their shop NPO steps in to protect frontline workers has been through thorough sanitising and THE Open Door Crisis Care cleansing. Revised trading hours will be A LOCAL NPO, Hearts in Hands (HiH), is huge. These are our frontliners. All our Centre will host its 23rd Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 3pm and stepped in to help protect the front line paramedics, doctors and nurses are at the annual general meeting via on Saturdays from 8.30am to noon. paramedics by donating masks and forefront of fi ghting this silent killer," said Zoom on 12 June 2020. Donations drop-off s will be accepted sanitisers to Durban Emergency Medical Tracy. "We regret it will be open to and they will be put aside to carry out the Services. Realising the needs of their staff and board members only necessary sanitation before being sorted and HiH Founder, Tracy Klokie, said, "We Communications Call Centre as well, Tracy due to the current Covid-19 priced for sale. have huge respect for Nevile Padayachi said they had to help. virus," said the NPO's For queries, contact the shop on 031 and his team for their work during this If anyone would like to support Hearts director, Thora Mansfi eld. 701 4726. Bongiwe Masinga and Mpume Covid-19 pandemic. in Hands in their eff orts to protect Contact Thando on 031 709 Mngoma invite the community to continue "The reality is that the need for personal the frontline staff , email enquiries@ 2679. supporting the Pinetown Highway Hospice protective equipment in our community heartsinhands.co.za charity shop.
T 5 June 2020 NEWS | Highway Mail 5 Robin Hood distributes tons of food to the needy THE Robin Hood Foundation (RHF) hhasas as wewellll aas the below mentioned partners, distributed 147 tons of food in Durbann and and oveoverseenr nearly 200 tons of food and surrounds in two weeks. ssuppliesupplies mobilised into the community," Since the announcement of nationall sasaidid NNorcott.or lockdown, RHF has been working "A"A whoppingwh 147 tons of food alone in fervently, ramping up its community tthehe last ffortnight was distributed through footprint by collaborating and partneringing a wowonderfulnde collaboration with concerned with other community organisations aandnd ccitizensitizens into Durban and surrounding NPOs to get as much aid and relief as ccommunitiesommun through community partners possible directly into the hands of thosese ssuchuch as HHearts in Hands, Focus on A family member of a child at Lethusizo that need it most. Chair and founder ooff IIthemba,themba Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, Pre-School receives a food parcel. the foundation, Cindy Norcott, said inn Sethani, 1000 Hills community helpers the 15 years they have been serving thehe ccentre,entre, GGeneration of Radicals, SENT, communities, they have never before bbeeneen JJUMPUMP YouthY Mission, Ithemba Lethu, Food parcels faced with what the last nine weeks off 2020 ZZoeoe lifelife,, Jabulani Charitable Trust, Gugu has brought. DlaminDlaminii Foundation, Wentworth Angels, "We are in a time where we can easilyily BBAFDT,AFDT Trinity Community Organisation, bring hope be so overwhelmed by fear and anxietyty IIthembathemba Labantu, Umgeni Community but our focus at Robin Hood has beenn ttoo EmpowEmpowerment,e Zimisele Foundation, The THE Hillcrest-based non-profi t keep on building our faith, building ourur HOPE Foundation,F Sibonga Imizamo, organisation, Focus on iThemba, spent gratitude, leading our people, creatingg BBAFDT,AFDT Wentworth Angels, Lungisani the past two weeks distributing 800 food solutions, spreading hope and helpingg IIndlelandl and Twinkle Star Foundation." parcels to the community it supports in others," said Norcott. Norcott added that at Robin Hood, the Valley of 1000 Hills. May 2020 was the foundation’s ttheyh have seen on more than one In response to the fi ght against 15 years anniversary, a year which ococcasionc what can be done when Covid-19, the organisation, together has seen Robin Hood partnering and peoplpeoplee work together. with the support of several key partners collaborating like never before, enablinging "This"This astounding community support is and foundations, was equipped to off er outreaches from South Coast to Northh ooncence aagaing proof of just that. Our most relief to 800 households, roughly 3 200 Coast, Midlands to Durban central andd hheartfelteartfel thanks to every single person, individuals, with the provision of food almost everywhere in-between, sparkinging ccompany,ompan organisation and community and other hygiene essentials. a light of hope in dim and desperate partner ffor the kindness, support and "We are so grateful for this opportunity circumstances. completely selfl ess generosity at this time. to continue to impact our community "Thanks to phenomenal support to date, This is truly the spirit of Ubuntu. Thank in the Valley of 1000 Hills in the fi ght RHF has been able to reach out to various Chair and founder of the Robin Hood you," concluded Norcott. against Covid-19," said the team leader at communities such as the KZN Valley Dogs, Foundation, Cindy Norcott, has faced the Focus on iThemba, Tayla-Anne Goss. Zero 2 Five Trust, Khulisani, Christian Covid-19 challenge head on and co-ordinates z To get involved, email Kim on The response from the community Social Services, Open Door Crisis Centre tons of food to be distributed to those in need. [email protected] was that of complete gratitude. Eunice Ngubane, food relief benefi ciary and the principal of Sthandokuhle Pre-School, said, "I thank Focus on iThemba and all of the donors for fi lling our hearts with hope! So many people are going to go home today feeling very happy because they can provide food for their families." Food items in the parcels include assorted beans, cooking oil, rice, maize meal, salt, sugar, instant porridge, soup mix, soya mince, multi-purpose soap and toilet paper. "We would like to thank our seven key partners for their invaluable contribution to this food relief initiative as well as our amazing volunteers who gave of their time, hearts and hands to help us get these parcels out to their rightful homes," added Tayla-Anne. To be part of the initiative or if you would like to make a donation, email [email protected]. 6 Highway Mail | COMMUNITY 5 June 2020 Southern Black Flycatcher Chirping with Kloof Conservancy
Kloof Conservancy Distribution Breeding It can be found throughout the eastern part The Southern Black Flycatcher is MANY people frequently get confused in of South Africa and is a resident species in monogamous. It pairs permanently with one identifying some of our local black birds as the Highway area often found in pairs. mate and the nest is a small, cup nest usually they all look fairly similar. placed in a hollow or open natural cavity in a This week we will feature the Habitat tree. The breeding season is mainly between Southern Black Flycatcher (Melaenornis October and November in KwaZulu-Natal. It pammelaina) and help you to tell it apart It is fairly common in treed gardens and in lays two to four eggs with an incubation period from the similar, but more aggressive, Fork- most of our parks and reserves in the area of 13 to 14 days. The nestling period is 15 to tailed Drongo. 20 days and the chicks are fed by both adults. This is a medium size bird, with a length Threats Fledged chicks are fed by both adults after of 19cm to 22cm, is glossy blue-black all leaving the nest. over with a slightly forked tail, rounded Is not considered threatened. head and a slender bill. The eyes are dark red/black, which is another characteristic Behaviour Local information feature. It is mostly sedentary and territorial We are very fortunate to live in an area with While identifi cation can be confusing for and can be easily observed perching abundant bird-life. May is an excellent time of beginners, with a bit of experience, it can motionless on a leafl ess branch, scanning the year for birding. Various Aloes, kniphofi a easily be separated from other common for prey. It will suddenly fl y out to catch (Red Hot Poker), and Leonotis (Wild Dagga) resident black birds. an insect in fl ight or hop on the ground are in full fl ower attracting sunbirds and other The most diffi cult one to separate is the to pounce on an insect. It also plucks nectar-eating species. Although the summer Forked-tailed Drongo. The Drongo features small fruit from trees. It then returns to migrants have departed, the local residents are: a slightly larger size, red eye, fl atter the same, or nearby, position to eat the are no longer in breeding pairs. Birds move head shape, heavier bill and a much deeper captured prey. around in large feeding parties for security, fork in the tail. The Square-tailed Drongo Feeding on insects on the ground is often moving through gardens in waves. also has red eyes and a stockier build, but another feature that distinguishes it from The Southern Black Flycatcher is a common is unlikely to be seen in the same habitat as the more aggressive and vocal Fork-tailed garden bird in our area and, with a bit of the Flycatcher. Drongo. If you see a black bird with a experience, can be diff erentiated from other Another potentially confusing species, forked tail feeding on the ground, it is black coloured birds, by observing eye colour, although not so common, is the male Black most likely a Flycatcher. head and bill shape, tail shape and general Cuckooshrike. It is larger with square tail, behaviour. orange gape and often, but not always, yellow wing tufts. In poor light, and from Diet z Visit the organisation’s website at a distance, the larger Cape Glossy Starling It enjoys small insects often taking them www.kloofconservancy.org.za or like its also appears black, but the bright yellow in the air. It can also be frequently seen Southern Black Flycatcher. Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ eyes are a giveaway. taking nectar from aloes and small fruit. PHOTO: Dave Rimmer KloofConservancy).
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THIS is the third year in which the Identifi able differences Control methods invasive weed, Drymeria cordata Chickweed – common Foliar spray: A broadleaf herbicide spray subs. cordata, commonly known as chickweed, Stellaria media, containing MPCA is the most effi cient tropical or American chickweed, is is a compact plant with fi ve- method of getting rid of this weed in lawns making gardeners’ lives a misery. petalled fl owers that makes and open spaces. Mix the preparation Due to its effi cient means of its appearance in autumn/ strictly according to the package insert spreading via clothing, mowing early winter. and repeat the spray two weeks later if equipment and animal fur, it can Each petal is deeply lobed, necessary. now be found all over verges and creating the impression that However, bear in mind that all herbicides in public spaces, in addition to there are 10 petals, and not are systemic and must not come into residential gardens, and people want fi ve, on each fl ower. It has a contact with the skin, including pets’ paws. to know how to get rid of it. line of hairs along one side Once it has dried completely, it is safe to It is not to be confused with of its stems and the leaves walk on the lawn, but this is a decision that our common chickweed, Stellaria have are compactly arranged homeowners need to make regarding the media, which is a nutrient-packed, at short intervals on the stem. safety of their family and pets. edible annual much enjoyed If you own poultry, this little by poultry and used in herbal plant is a great green snack Hand-weeding: If you aren’t keen to use medicines. for them. a herbicide on your property, then you need to weed this problem plant by hand. First, Drymaria cordata showing long stems. PHOTOS: Lindsay Gray get rid of the seeds in sections by tearing them off the plant and depositing them Tropical chickweed into a dustbin bag where they can start to – this plant, Drymeria decompose and be discarded with your cordata, has hairless stems household waste. Then the roots must be and the opposite leaves are forcibly removed as arranged at wide intervals they are quite stubborn. on the slight stems. This is Before mowing your lawn, again strip key to identifi cation of the the seeds off the plant so that they do not plant. To the untrained eye, get stuck on the equipment or caught up in tropical chickweed looks the lawn clippings. If a garden service cuts spindly and covers wide your lawn, they must be requested to check areas of ground. their brushcutters before cutting your lawn When the fl ower buds and afterwards as well. appear, they are clustered As with any weed that adheres to loosely on long stalks. In clothing and animal fur, it is important a certain light, the plant to eradicate this plant as it makes its appears to be covered with appearance. Every seed that is left dew or snow, hence one of unchecked will result in the growth of a its common name ‘white new plant. It is going to be an ongoing snow’. The fl owers have battle for gardeners and conservationists fi ve narrow green sepals unfortunately, so we all need to remain (3-5 mm long) that are vigilant. covered with sticky (i.e. glandular) hairs that attach z Lindsay Gray (082 44 99 237) Stellaria - good chickweed. themselves to everything! Drymaria cordata in the lawn. [email protected]
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WHILE the Covid-19 national Shoppers are encouraged to drop Plus, there is a bonus for customers. Little Lisando Khomo from lockdown may have forced most off clothes at their local SPAR store to If you upload your selfi e, photo, Mholokholo informal settlement South Africans to stay at home to spread the warmth this winter. or video clip, challenging three other on Cliff dale Road was ensure their safety, lots of people used Most KWIKSPAR, SPAR and people to do the same, you stand a delighted that the Making a this as an opportunity to ‘spring clean’ SUPERSPAR stores in the region will chance to win one of 30 x R2000 Diff erence (MAD) feeding way ahead of spring, clearing out their set up a collection point at the front SPAR grocery vouchers! scheme food parcel her mother unwanted clothes from cupboards. of each store, which will indicate the See in-store for more details. received included a cheese- SPAR KZN is reaching out to its name of the charity to which they “In these uncertain and diffi cult curl treat for her. The parcels communities to dig deep, take up have chosen to donate the clothing times, we must continue to be there were sanitised and included the challenge and donate unwanted, collection. Clothing donations can be for our communities by inspiring our masks for all. gently used outer clothes to those who dropped off from 26 May to 31 July people to do and be more,” said the PHOTO: Heather Partner desperately need it this winter! 2020. SPAR Group. 5 June 2020 OPINION | Highway Mail 11
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Thanks to Lion’s Club for support Thanks for your help THE Salvation Army would like to time of the Covid-19 lockdown as it is a express our appreciation to both you and global crisis. MY heartfelt thanks go out to all The Lion’s Club for the support and for We do not take this help, support of you who came to my assistance all the donations you have been making and giving lightly as it goes a long after my car accident in Kassier to The Salvation Army with groceries way to help households; for family and Road last Wednesday, 27 May. or vouchers. This has enabled us to individual support. The medics and ambulance reach out to the needy people in the It enables The Salvation Army to crew took great care of me as did Back to school community in our outreach programme; fulfi ll our motto which is “Heart to God everyone else there. to extend the hand of love while and hand to man”. You were most helpful and fears touching each individual and family's Thank you kind. PARENTS are concerned about the lives. Major M Phore Best wishes to you all. health and safety of their children Your help has been from many years Commanding Offi cer Shirley when returning to school. It’s a back and is appreciated more during this Durban Central Corps Hillcrest diffi cult decision as the children are desperate to see their friends and get out of their houses after the long lockdown. Below are some comments in response to Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga’s comment on the Highway Mail Facebook page about the school’s preparation to receive the children.
Seema Allopi 4400 out of 5000 does not constitute most. See ...this is why that 30 per cent pass rate just doesn’t work man! Open the schools that are ready.
Sally Seaward Two × masks per educator/learner - surely everyone should have face shields? How are educators going to be coherent talking through a mask and I wouldn’t like to breathe in my own carbon dioxide for fi ve hours!!!
Kevin Venter And so what’s the problem. You people knew schools would need to open. What have you all done over the past eight weeks? Nothing at all. Why is the country not surprised?
Rudi Bezuidenhoudt If the virus only survives on surfaces for max a week, and schools have been closed for three Overview of the College of Agriculture, Engineering and 13h00 Study in the School of Engineering months, why are Science A more in-depth look at the full array of UKZN’s Engineering offerings. you wasting money on sanitising all 09h00 This overview will include information about the College, its the surfaces? Probably some nice mainstream and Access programmes, the application process and tender for some connected people. Study in the School of Life Sciences relevant funding opportunities. 14h00 A more in-depth look at study opportunities across the full range of the Life Sciences. George Rudman What Career? What Degree? 10h00 All I have to say A discussion of career and study options in the College of AES. is my children’s Study in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and school has met Computer Science Study in the School of Agricultural, Earth and 15h00 the requirements A more in-depth look at the wide range of study options available in and more. Why all Environmental Sciences 11h00 Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. the excuses? Most A more in-depth look at UKZN’s offerings within the Agricultural, Earth of the schools in and Environmental Sciences. Upper Highway are 16h00 END ready to go.. Study in the School of Chemistry and Physics 12h00 A more in-depth look at study options in Chemistry and Physics. Steve Clark They’ve had how many weeks to do this?
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NOVEL SUGGESTIONS Soar back Understand the into Eragon’s world of technology vast world The Fork, the Witch and the Tools and Weapons as every aspect of our Worm (Tales from Alagaësia - The Promise and the lives is fueled in one Volume 1: Eragon), Peril of The Digital Age way or another, by data. Christopher Paolini Brad Smith The digital Penguin Random House ISBN: 9781 5293 51576 infrastructure that ISBN: 9781 9848 94885 ssupports data is called IT is not surprising that the ththe cloud. One of the Historical READERS can glide back into the book, Tools and Weapons - Thee mmany, many Microsoft vast world of Alagaësia, if only Promise and the Peril of the ddataa centres, this one for a short while, with Christopher Digital Age is a New York iinn Quincy, Washington, family drama Paolini’s latest off ering. Times bestseller, written cconsistson of more than 20, It has been nine years since by Microsoft president, ttemperature-controlledem the fi nal book, Inheritance, was Brad Smith and senior builbuildings totaling two will grip you published and I remember the uproar director of communications mmillionilli square feet with many fans created shortly after its and external relations at each building the size of two A Lute of Eleven Strings release. Microsoft, Carol Ann Browne fofootballotba fi elds. Jane Kirsten, The arch wasn’t wrapped up with - with a foreword from Bill Gatesates - TheThe bottom line is that there ISBN: 9781 9284 55165 a neat little bow and there was a the book explains the ongoing empowermenempowermentt nneedseeds tto be more regulation of wide open ending (spoiler). and threat of technology. tech firmsfi rms who should co-operate THE book, A Lute of Eleven Strings by While nine years have passed in Written in an easy-to-read style, and and include the government who has a role Jane Kirsten is a wonderful family saga the real world, only one has passed peppered with some wry humour, the to play. you can really absorb yourself in. since Galbatorix was defeated and authors give a frank account of how they Brad Smith's core belief is: "When your Based in Paris 1505, it describes the Eragon set off on his grand journey have battled to keep their customers' technology changes the world, you bear a tragedy of the Catholics trying to stop to fi nd a new home to train the next information private and safe from both cyber responsibility to help address the world you the illegal reformation movement lead generation of Dragon Riders. attacks and governments. have helped create." by the Huguenot heretics, and the eff ect There are three separate stories in The reader is given insight into the world Smith explains the emerging issues they on the lives of all concerned. this novel and, despite one of them of fast-growing technology and included is face: privacy, cybercrime and cyberwar, Bookshop owner, Arnoul De La Porte being a bit long in the tooth, they the nuts and bolts of how it all works. social media, the moral conundrums of supports Luther and the reformation are quite enjoyable and make the For example, in the beginning Smith artifi cial intelligence, big tech's relationship movement, but by choosing this belief trip back into Alagaësia a welcome goes to great pains to explain the cloud (the to inequality, and the challenges for system, he put himself and his family one. Expect dragons, Urgals, more world's fi ling cabinet) what it is exactly and democracy, far and near. in danger. His grandson, Luc, has to dragons, Murtagh and, as Paolini how it operates and it blew my mind. A must read to understand technology and leave Paris in a hurry due to a betrayal does best, another cliff hanger It is all about data, "some say that data has where it is leading. and fl ee to Flanders to relatives with his ending. become the oil of the twenty-fi rst century" - Michelle Dennis Protestant mentor's daughter, Sibylle. As the title suggests, this is the fi rst in a volume and it could possibly be the bridge in a brand new series. Fellow Eragonagon fafans,ns, we ...a wonderful can only holdold ththumbsumbs and hope. family saga you - LlLloydoyd Mackenzie can really absorb yourself in.
1234567 The violence and bloodshed increases and the De La Porte family lose 8 members, but remain strong and survive. Ironically, at one stage, it is a Catholic 9 family who helps them escape the wrath of warring Catholic soldiers. 10 This story-line follows the generations and the historical facts of this era and 11 are both interesting and informative. It is a bit of a heavy read that would appeal 12 13 to seasoned readers who enjoy a good historical novel with great characters. - Michelle Dennis 14
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21 "SOMETHING magical lurks in Lilah’s blood, and there are those in 22 Grahamstown willing to kill her for it." How refreshing to read a stand-alone 23 fantasy novel set in South Africa. Tallulah Lucy has written an easy- reading, cracker of a debut. Across Down Set in Grahamstown, Keyfl ame fi nds 1 It cuts down the light coming from headlamps (9) 2 Take advantage of a sailor needing employment (5) the perfect balance between real world 8 Any about to depart may give hurt (5) 3 Not the only sort of spectacles on the beach (6) and magical escapism. It is apparent 9 Revolutionary means of getting power (7) 4 Pass over a few being generous (8) that the author has drawn on her own 10 After new cuts firm goes to the wall (6) 5 Holiday break for Teresa (6) 11 Sell small company making musical instruments (6) 6 Said to be undergoing analysis? (7) university experience at Rhodes to create 12 A superintendent too poetic about poetry (8) 7 He pretends their copy is spoiled (9) a colourful canvas that is the perfect 15 You won’t care if you lose it (8) 11 Very well, do better friend (9) backdrop for this remarkable story. 18 Alarm caused by our sea becoming rough (6) 13 Involved in forming a new dateline (8) I especially liked the fact that the 20 Corrects a conclusion in writing (6) 14 Time of strain (7) South-Africanisms were vibrant and 21 Dim-sighted king in bed (7) 16 Is hard perhaps but may be eaten (6) bold, but they didn’t overpower the story, build.ld NNecessaryessary fforor tthehe sscenecene settisettingng aand 22 Alec’s unusual ties (5) 17 Chemical evidence of cannabis smoking? (6) or detract from an international appeal. introducing of characters, but once the 23 Token of sincerity - and nervousness (9) 19 Meat and chips we hear (5) Lilah is a likeable, relatable character and story kicks into gear, it is a heart-racing her relationship with Kalin speaks to the rollercoaster ride, right through to the Across: 1 Landing, 4 Put on, 7 Tall, 8 Foregone, 10 Pinpointed, 12 Breach, 13 Issued, 15 Out of order, romantic at heart. fi nal page. 18 Fallible, 19 Look, 20 Yearn, 21 Elapsed. Great pacing, fantastic world-building, A wonderful read by an undeniable up- Down: 1 Let up, 2 No longer, 3 Ground, 4 Pretension, 5 Took, 6 Needled, 9 Conclusion, 11 Outdoors, and character growth made this an and-coming talent in the South African 12 Briefly, 14 Collie, 16 Raked, 17 Plea. absolute pleasure to read. SFF genre. Admittedly, the fi rst quarter is a slow- - Melissa Delport 5 June 2020 Highway Mail 13
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