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Mfundo Mkhize on’t panic but act committee meeting, senior offi- responsibly is the cial Madeleine Jackson said the Dmessage govern- municipality would be issuing ment, health specialists, notices regarding cancellation religious leaders and retailer of events. “We will be issuing have issued after the country cancelling advisories, notices declared a national state of of prohibition of all public disaster to deal with the spread- gatherings until further notice ing Coronavirus. which includes the closure of The city’s Exco met yester- swimming pools,” she said. day and gave the green light She said the plan would to convene a joint operational also entail the disabling of the centre to co-ordinate Pieter- biometric system which would maritzburg’s response. make way for the manual sign- Mayor Mzi Thebolla has ing of attendance registers. urged residents to keep calm as All municipal building will all measures were being taken be disinfected and sanitising to deal with the crisis. “It is equipment supplied and placed imperative we remain calm and at strategic points. act responsibly. As government, Jackson said they would also we are taking all required steps implement an operating proce- to deal with this in a co-or- dure for preparedness, detection dinated, controlled manner. and response to any suspected People must follow government Coronavirus outbreaks. instructions but do not panic Mayor Thebolla also urged and do not spread panic. United the public to utilise ward-based we will overcome this chal- offices instead of descending lenge,” said Mayor Thebolla. on central offices. “We do not The city announced the in any way mean that service immediate closure of municipal delivery should ground to swimming pools and said large a halt, but rather we want meetings and gatherings have to eliminate that risk,” said been suspended. Thebolla. City Mayor Mzi Thebolla and the DA caucus leader Sibongiseni Majola demonstrate the elbow greeting Speaking at the executive at a special Exco meeting on COVID-19 yesterday.

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Clicks said CANCELLED to ensure shoppers “are safe and it has seen an exceptional and have the essentials they need”, ACT RESPONSIBLY sustained customer demand across Jade le Roux however, they also call on their many health and hygiene cate- customers to assist them by need. “We are continuously moni- gories. They are working closely estival goers need not valid for new set date. refraining from unnecessary stock- toring the availability of stock and with suppliers to ensure that fear! Midlands’ most Meanwhile, the popular piling. “We request that everyone will ensure timeous restocking stock gets to stores as quickly as popular music festival, bi-monthly music venue Music in be considerate in the way that they to provide you with the products possible. Deliveries to stores have F you need. We do however ask our Splashy Fen that takes place The Hills (MiTH) has also been shop, mindful that stockpiling also been increased to ensure it annually over the Easter Weekend forced to close its doors until hurts the most vulnerable in our customers only buy what they can meet customerCOVID-19 demand in the will not be cancelled. The date further notice. However, being society. Let’s help give everyone need so that there is enough for shortest possible time. however, has been changed to the as creative as musicians are, the fair access to essential items,” everyone,” Checkers CEO Pieter The Save Group has also September 23-27, 2020. Splashy MiTh team is already working out their statement read. Engelbrecht said. urged the publicPANDEMIC to remain calm. Fen management made the deci- a plan to host a virtual sixth birth- Pick n Pay has confirmed they He said a special executive “We are committed to doing sion to move the festival date day celebration tonight. are focusing on “supporting the level task committee meets every everything possible to ensure we instead of cancelling it, following “Since it is officially six years health and well-being of custom- 48 hours to report on progress continue meeting our customer the national ban on large public since MiTH was founded (the 26th ers and colleagues.” They have made in all the departments. expectations. All our stores have gatherings. of March, 2014 is the exact date) increased their hygiene measures They have also upped their high hygiene standards. Staff “The recent COVID-19 and we’ve decided we’ll celebrate to include more time dedicated to hygiene and implemented strict and management have received national disaster classification in the midst of the gloom with a rigorous cleaning, and ensuring hygiene procedures. These include all necessary briefings to ensure means that Splashy Fen can no virtual MiTH meeting! Sorry - we hand sanitizer is always readily their “clean as you go” principle smooth, safe operations,” said the longer take place from April 9-13, can’t serve you cake in person! available for customers and staff. where surfaces are cleaned regu- group in a statement. 2020. This is a huge disappoint- We’re calling on all MiTH fans “We have an excellent supply larly and spray bottles and wet ment to everyone involved, as we and artists to attend,” co-founder chain and an excellent team of wipes are placed at all put so much love, passion and Charles Webster posted on the suppliers. We will be able to main- entrances and till points work into creating this special MiTH Facebook page. tain a good and steady supply of for customers’ use. They festival for you. Splashy Fen takes MiTH’s Great Virtual 6th food and other products in our are also focusing on food eight months to organise, includ- Birthday Anti-COVID-19 Show stores. If customers help us by security and ensuring all ing an eight week site build up will work like this: music artists shopping normally, we will be bakery products and salad (which has already started) and will be given a time slot when able to minimise the number of bowls are now placed in bags or tubs before being I BUY involves more than 600 working they can live stream their set from limitations we place on how many staff and over 300 musicians. their smart phone device directly products customers can buy,” said displayed. “Based on extensive discus- only the MiTH Facebook page. CEO Richard Brasher. Woolworths CEO, sions, we are pleased to announce MiTH fans can then tune in and Items, such as all-purpose Zyda Rylands, reassured CARS that Splashy Fen 2020 will not be watch the live broadcasts of their cleaners, toilet paper, pasta, customers that they are cancelled. Instead all our staff, favourite local musicians from maize, sugar, and long-life milk, dedicated to ensuring AND musicians, sponsors and service the comfort of their own living are limited to six per customer, Woolworths stores remain providers have pulled together rooms. MiTH usually takes place while various canned food items a safe place to shop. “For to show what a real community at the Knoll Guest House in Hilton and bottled water is limited to 12 nearly 90 years, we have BAKKIES can do and we have managed every second Wednesday evening, items per customer. Pick n Pay been guided by the Wool- to arrange a postponement of but for tonight, all you have to do has also dedicated specific times worths values, which are at Splashy Fen 2020,” the statement is log on to Facebook. for pensioners to shop, so as to the heart of our business. OLD OR NEW released on Monday evening read. Finally, comedian Riaad Moosa avoid crowds and the increased These values will guide us The new dates coincide with was set to make audiences laugh risk of catching infection. As from now as we face the uncer- school holidays and falls over with his show Not a Nice Guy this morning, every Wednesday tainty and impact brought AJAY the national public holiday on at the Golden Horse Casino on from 7am to 8am is pensioners’ about by the Coronavirus September 24. Splashy Fen March 29, but the shows have shopping hour at Pick n Pay stores (COVID-19),” Rylands 082 9662384 management have reassured that unfortunately had to be placed on nationwide. wrote in a statement. He all tickets already purchased for hold. Checkers is appealing to confirmed every store has the original dates will be remain customers to only buy what they stringent hygiene measures 4 20 March 2020 News | Maritzburg SUN Taxi bosses Gift of the Givers respond to gears up for COVID-19 COVID-19 crisis

he Global aid agen- public etiquette in sneezing and www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/ pandemic cy, Gift of the Givers coughing are all important aspects project/Coronavirus-support or T(GotG), said it is ready of dealing with spread. Those into Gift of the Givers, Standard to assist government should the working in the hospitality industry Bank, Pietermaritzburg, Account Keroshini Paltu disease spread to vulnerable and tourist sites have to be extra number 052137228, Branch Code, working on a hygiene strategy for communities and overburden vigilant. ref. Covid-19. Medical equipment taxis. “We are now in the process health systems. “In spite of all stringent and medical disposables in kind of implementing hand sanitizers GotG’s Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman measures, the reality is that the will be accepted. For Section 18A in every vehicle. This will protect said government was doing a virus can ‘slip’ through but there is tax deductible certificates please both the drivers who are placed in good job with current containment no need for panic as in most cases send details to donations@giftoft- close contact with many people measures but the organisation was the disease should be self-limit- hegivers.org daily, but also the customers who preparing for a possible “critical ing. The challenge we face as a Sooliman said GotG was work- travel in our taxis,” He said the phase”. country is when the disease enters ing closely with government. hand sanitizers would be available “The health department has communities where there are large “Health departments, including from Monday in every cab belong- been proactive in following numbers of immune-compromised an MEC, disaster management ing to the MMTA. up positive cases and tracing individuals with pre-existing services, corporate companies and Metro Taxis have provided contacts. Those having tested conditions of TB, HIV, AIDS, many individuals have requested their drivers with masks and positive have been responsible, cancer, malnutrition, diabetes, etc. to work with Gift of the Givers in gloves. Junaid Sayed, director of informed health authorities and Infection in this instance could the event of a severe crisis. We, in Metro Taxis, said, “We are in the together with their families, have pose a serious threat to the patient turn, have a direct working rela- process of sourcing hand sanitiz- undergone self imposed quar- and our overburdened health facil- tionship with the National Depart- he South African Nation- ers for our drivers.” antine. International travellers ities. It is at this critical phase that ment of Health, through Ahmed al Taxi Council (Santa- The National Institute for have to be mindful that they Gift of the Givers intends to inter- Bham, deputy-director of emer- Tco) will meet with taxi Communicable Diseases advises could be carriers and once again vene if the need arises, focusing gency and disaster medicine, who associations and owners to discuss those using public transport to try a quarantine process on returning on providing protective equipment led the medical team to Wuhan, sanitisation and safety measures to and change their commute times if home would be prudent. Personal for high-risk medical personnel and is also head of Gift of the be put in place to calm commuter you possible and avoid travelling hygiene, cleansing of surfaces, use in the front line dealing with the Givers Search and Rescue team. anxiety on the coronavirus. during peak hours. of sanitizers, avoiding handshakes, virus, and purchasing ventila- Dr. William Mapham, founder of Bheki Sokhela, chairman of the Tips while using public trans- tors, intubation sets and general the Vula app, which is linked to region for Santaco, said a meeting port: medical supplies required for the 11 000 medical professionals, who with all relevant parties was called Avoid close contact with people DON’T PANIC management process. Gift of the will immediately update any new to ensure safe public transportDON’T PANICwho are sick. Givers is putting aside R5 million Covid-19 cases on a daily basis, during this time. “Thousands of Avoid touching your eyes, ACT RESPONSIBLY from its emergency reserves, will is another member of this partner- people depend on public transport nose, and mouth with make available all its emergency ship. Dr. William will be one of and it is our responsibilityCOVID-19 to make unwashed hands. medical equipment and ambu- the volunteers manning the NICD them feel safe. We are looking Staying home when you are lances to support the public health (national infectious communicable at buying masks for the drivers sick. services if the need arises,” said diseases) hotline,” said Sooliman. and conductors as wellPANDEMIC sanitizers Cover your cough or sneeze Sooliman Imtiaz Sooliman which will put in each taxi for with a tissue, then throw the Backabuddy, the crowd fund- Cel. 0832364029 commuter use. Taxis ACTwill also RESPONSIBLY tissue in the trash. ing platform, and Gift of the be thoroughly cleaned after each Washing your hands often with Givers have combined to set up a load has been dropped off,” said soap and water for at least 20 fundraising campaign to increase Sokhela. seconds, especially after going capacity to intervene at more facil- The Midlands Metered Taxi to the bathroom; before eating; ities should the volume of critical- Association (MMTA) is busy and after blowing your nose, ly ill patients increase. These are working on a hygiene strategy coughing, or sneezing. only precautionary steps with no for all the 120 cabs that fall under If soap and water are not need to cause panic as the greatest their association. Chairman of the readily available, use an alco- COVID-19 form of disaster management is MMTA, Muhammad Khan, said, hol-based hand sanitizer that disaster preparation. since hearing the president’s state- contains 60%–95% alcohol. 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It’s a bit concerning. Simo Ntuli Chase Edmonds Government must just Thandi Zwene continue doing the I’m in the food busi- There’s no need or best they can. There ness, so I know the I am a parcel officer panic. Just be rea- is a fear of the un- importance of hy- for Legislature, so I sonable, and avoid known. I only hug my giene, so I have got make sure I wash my unnecessary contact nearest and dearest hand sanitizers. I am hands frequently. I’m with people. now. a bit scared for winter still shaking hands Bongani Ngcobo though, because I and all, but just using know this virus is af- sanitizer wipes a lot Yes, I’ve adopted the fected by the weather. more. elbow greeting and I am stocking up on food and toilet paper.

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I’m definitely using At this stage, I’m not more hand sanitizer. too panicked. I’m Mariam Cassimjee Every 15-20 minutes, Reg Schofield Andries Ngubane just weary of people I wash my hands, with a cough or cold. I’m a pharmacist; I but that’s about the I think we just need I think the govern- I won’t shake hands wash my hands regu- only thing I’m doing to be cognisant of ment is hiding a lot now either. I find I larly, but I do believe differently. I’m not the situation, not and not telling us the have to consciously this Coronavirus is panicking, and I don’t panic, but realise truth. Which country remember to wash less severe than the see the need to stock this is serious. Other is ready? People are my hands often, but ordinary flu. I eat well, up, although I have countries are under dying. There is no I am very impressed and sleep well, and I stocked up on hand lockdown. We just cure currently, and with the increased think my daily habits sanitizers, but mainly need to adhere to the cases keep increas- hygiene measures enhance a healthy for my business. I president’s requests, ing every day. It’s very many supermarkets lifestyle, so I am not have also adopted the and hopefully we are serious. I personally, have implemented. I worried. We need to elbow greeting. ready. don’t shake hands am stocking up a bit, stop all this fear and with anyone anymore. mostly on toilet paper. panic.

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The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NCID) has issued a statement on the facts around COVID-19 symptoms, treatment protocosl,and what MUSCLE COUGH to do if you come in contact with an infected person. PAIN Symptoms and treatments: SHORTNESS • Symptoms include a measured body temperature of 38°C or more, chills, OF BREATH cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, myalgia or body pains, diarrhoea FATIGUE (passage of three or more loose or liquid stools per day). • Coronavirus has an incubation period of two to fourteen days. This means it can take you up to two weeks to show symptoms of the virus once infected. If you get tested when you are asymptomatic, you will have to get tested again once you show symptoms as it takes time for the virus to develop to a point where it shows up on the tests. • Currently, the only treatment available only treats the symptoms. “There is DIARRHOEA no medicine to kill the virus, you need to allow your body’s immune system to kill the virus,” the NCID explains.

If you have come into contact with an infected person, or think you may DEFINITION be infected, NICD requests that you immediately self-quarantine yourself for any of a family (Coronaviridae) of single-strand- fourteen days from the date you had contact with the infected person, as it is ed RNA viruses that have a lipid envelope possible to infect others even if you are not showing symptoms yet. studded with club-shaped projections, infect How to self-quarantine/ self-isolate: birds and many mammals including humans, and include the causative agents of MERS and SARS. • Stay at home and avoid social contact, especially with those who might be more vulnerable to severe illness such as young children, the elderly, and people with a compromised immune system. CONTAGION PREVENTION • Keep at least 1m distance from people as much as possible. • Refrain from going to work or school for the two week incubation period where you will monitor your symptoms and await test results. HUMAN HAND WASHING • Clean your hands frequently, using an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and CONTACT water. • Do not touch your • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with disposable face. (or anyone else’s face.) paper tissue, or cough and sneeze into your elbow. Dispose of the material after use and clean your hands immediately with soap and water or alco- AIR • If you have to, wash your hands with soap hol-based hand rub. TRANSMISSION thoroughly first. • Improve airflow in living spaces at home by opening windows and door as much as possible. USE A MASK CONTAMINATED The NCID will call the person under isolation every day to ask if they are expe- OBJECT riencing any symptoms. As soon as anyone develops symptoms, they must contact the NCID toll free help-line: 0800 029 999. .Depending on the symp- AVOID toms and the severity of the symptoms, the NCID will collect a swab from the It’s a good idea to avoid CONTACT individual and test for the virus. Results take up to 24 hours and if symptoms worsen, the patient may be admitted to hospital. crowds because you don’t WITH ANIMALS know who might be sick. If travel cannot be avoided, the following precautionary measures should be adhered to during travel: People who are infected • Avoid contact with sick people. can show no • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. symptoms, • Clean your hands often by washing them with soap and water for at least but are still 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains 60 to infectious 95% alcohol. Soap and water should be used if hands are visibly dirty. • It is especially important to clean your hands after going to the bathroom, Sources: www..freepik.com / Instagram: weimankow / Facebook: Vicus van der Merwe before eating, and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose.

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Midlands Medical Centre Private Hospital has created an appropriately-equipped isolation screening hub within the facility (pictured), in close proximity to the Emergency Department, where patients with typical symptoms can be assessed and treated, 24 hours a day. • The public should contact our trauma specialist-led Emergency Department on 033 341 5010 / 20 for more information or to inform us of your visit. • Use the Masukwana (East) Street entrance of our hospital and you will be directed to our hub if necessary. All clinicians and nursing sta continue to take a very detailed travel history from patients, particularly those with a higher risk level. Our emergency department, intensive care units and medical wards remain vigilant in the wake of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Refresher training sessions are being held on an ongoing basis with our nurses and other clinical sta , as protocols pertaining to this outbreak are continually evolving. Maritzburg SUN | News 20 March 2020 11

BOOST Your Immunity & Family Health COVID-19 What to do if you think you’re CORONA infected GET THE RIGHT FACTS Should you travel if you have symptoms of possible COVID-19?

Everyone with a dry cough, fever and respiratory symptoms – the primary symptoms of WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW! COVID-19 – should avoid travelling via shared transport, and particularly not at all if possi- If you are mildly sick, keep yourself hydrated and stay at home and ble. People who have a fever and symptoms of respiratory illness and choose to travel by rest. If you are concerned about your symptoms. airplane, train, bus cruise liner or other shared transport, should wear a face mask. If the symptoms of COVID-19 develop while a person is travelling, it’s important to inform the • Washing your hands often with transport staff/crew and seek medical care as soon as possible. soap and water Remember that people who contract the novel coronavirus may take anywhere from one • Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands to 14 days to develop symptoms. There is no medication available to combat the virus • Avoid close contact with people during the asymptomatic phase. Doctors can only treat the symptoms of COVID-19 as who are sick they present. No specific therapy has been shown to be effective against the virus itself. In close quarters, such as on a cruise ship or in an airplane cabin, the virus could spread more easily.

Should you use a medical mask while travelling if you are not sick?

It is not recommended that travellers wear face masks to protect themselves from COVID- 19. Travellers may still choose to wear a mask, but it is more important that the precautionary measures listed above be adhered to. Masks should be used appropriately when someone is ill and is coughing, to prevent the spread of disease-carrying droplets, or by Symptoms those caring for an ill person to protect themselves from contracting an illness. The virus can make people sick Social distancing means remaining out of: The symptoms include; runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever, feeling of being unwell. If you are concerned about your • Public places where close contact with others may occur (such as shopping centres, symptoms Call the hotline on 0800-029-999. Someone will come movie theatres, stadiums). to you to have you tested. • Workplaces (unless the person works in an office space that allows distancing from others). • Schools and other classroom settings. • Local public transportation (such as on a bus, subway, taxi, ride share, plane, ship) • These restrictions are to be in effect for 14 days from the time the person was possibly exposed.

Preventions: Can Covid-19, the new Call the hotline on coronavirus, be cured by FAKENEWS garlic or “garlic water”? NO! 0800-029-9999 Someone will come to you to have A Facebook health page can cure Covid-19 “Here is what you should you tested. says coronavirus can have been circulat- do to protect yourself be “cured by one bowl ing on WhatsApp in from the disease. The of freshly boiled garlic Nigeria. They include a disease will not affect water”. And several WhatsApp voice note in you. Your body will fight posts about how garlic Hausa. Translated into the disease. You should English, it says: use garlic in your drink- ing water and in your food, add it while cook- ing, chew it all the time and use it all the time.”

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Sources: www.worldometers.info/coronavirus / www.gisanddata.maps.com / FB: Vicus van der Merwe 12 20 March 2020 News | Maritzburg SUN City traditions School Scene cancelled due to COVID-19 Jade le Roux he ban on all public working on a plan to get all the gatherings of 100 people graduates’ certificates delivered to Tor more issued by Pres- them before the end of April. ident Ramaposa as part of the The Royal Agricultural Show declared state of national disas- that takes place at the Royal ter to deal with the Coronavirus Showgrounds every year in pandemic has negatively impacted May has also taken the decision many prominent, annual land- to cancel the annual show that mark events in the city. City event attracts locals as well as people organisers have either taken the from surrounding areas and many decision to cancel, postpone or try role players in the agricultural to find creative ways to continue industry. with their events going forward. “The Royal Agricultural Soci- Regardless of the decisions, the ety is in the process of implement- Coronavirus pandemic has had ing a number of measures to deal far-reaching impacts on business with priority concerns, including and organisation. the refunding of monies paid, and On Monday morning, the unwinding contracts with service University of KwaZulu-Natal providers,” said Royal Agricultur- announced the suspension of all al Society CEO Terry Strachan. Unilever donates to GHS academic activities, as well as the He added that owing to the fact cancellation of the April gradu- that the annual show generates Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School was very lucky to be one of the schools identified by Unile- ver to receive a donation of 200 units of various cleaning products. Having realised that there is ation ceremony. “Management an excess of R250 million for a shortage of certain products in stores and even waiting lists for some, Unilever went around to are cognisant of the president’s the benefit of Pietermaritzburg, schools in Pietermaritzburg and Hilton dropping off products amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Pictured statement which has banned gath- Strachan stressed “the decision to (from left) Asanda Ngcobo, Thasha Govender Hannah Gordon, Andrew Graaf (principal) Sarah La erings of more than 100 people cancel has not been taken lightly. Grange and Sithelo Zungu. and are seeking further guidance He said they are exploring the from the relevant ministries, possibilities of perhaps postponing through Universities South Africa the show to a later date in the year. (USAF). To this end, the academic programme is suspended (includ- DON’T PANIC ing tests)DON’T with immediate PANIC effect pending further engagements on ACT RESPONSIBLY a sector-wide approach regarding contactCOVID-19 classes.We are planning for PANDEMICseveral contingency scenarios and taking decisive, informed actionACT to limit RESPONSIBLY possible risks while ensuring continuity of our teaching, learning and research mission,” the statement read. UKZN’s graduation ceremony attracts over 30 000 graduates and their families from across the COVID-19 Fun at Camp country and beyond South Africa’s borders. UKZN assured they are PANDEMIC Laddsworth Grade 7 learners went on an excursion to Greystone Camp and Adventure Centre from Tuesday, February 18 to Friday, February 21. They enjoyed a very busy programme, including a historical tour to Ford Durnford, team building and problem solving activities, leadership sessions, a hike to Giants Castle and a tour of the Wagondrift dam wall. The Grade 7 learners learnt a great Parkruns and deal and had lots of fun, seen is Milan Michaux (Grade 7) enjoying the obstacle course. other races postponed Jade le Roux n accordance with the pandemic. A new date will be National State of Disaster announced in due course. Ipronounced by President Meanwhile the Comrades Ramaphosa, the Athletics South Marathon Association board Africa (ASA) has decided to announced that the popular ultra postpone all athletic events in marathon scheduled for June 14 the country for the next 30 days. would go ahead. Chairperson This includes the postponement of Cheryl Winn said they would, all school athletic events includ- however, be issuing further state- ing the ASA National primary ments on a regular basis as they School T&F Championships assess the situation. which was supposed to take place Bouwer Bosch frequents Drakensberg Boys in Pietermaritzburg this week. ASA has also called for the post- DON’T PANIC Choir concert ponement of all provincial run DON’T PANIC runs, parkruns, road-running, ACT RESPONSIBLY A recent Drakensberg Boys Choir concert was frequented by Bouwer Bosch. He is a South African singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and entrepreneur; and member of the Straatligkinders band. cross-country, trail and track Some of the comments from our boys and staff were - “I just met a famous person!”, and “In high running events. COVID-19 school, he was a big part of my playlist, so it’s really cool.” Bouwer posted on his Instagram ac- This year’s Friendship Games count: “Had such an inspiring day at in the Drakensberg yesterday. It was my first time seeing them hosted by the KZN Rugby veter- PANDEMIC [Drakensberg Boys Choir] perform and it was spectacular. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift ans Association has been post- with the world!” Seen here is Bouwer Bosch with LJ Hay, Francois Snyman and Brett Fernihough. poned following the Coronavirus ACT RESPONSIBLY

COVID-19 PANDEMIC Maritzburg SUN | Advertising 20 March 2020 13 14 20 March 2020 News | Maritzburg SUN Love in the time of Corona… response from the Piet- restoring hope will become even ermaritzburg & District more critical, if we as a nation are ACommunity Chest to to ensure that we are even better President Ramaphosa’s declara- prepared to fight another pandem- tion of a national disaster due to ic like COVID-19, or worse. We COVID-19 therefore appeal to all our bene- In light of the World Health factors and beneficiaries - contin- Organisation’s (WHO) declara- ue to work with us as we remain tion of a pandemic and President focused on our realising our vision Paul De Wet with teachers from Nottingham Road Primary, Dargle Primary, Hawstone Primary, Ramaphosa’s declaration of a of a better, healthier and safer Crystal Springs Primary, Esiphethwini Sendiza, Eminyezaneni, Shea O’Connor, Lions River Primary national disaster, due to the Coro- community, for us all. and Jabula Combined School. navirus (COVID-19), the Commu- Biomedical researcher and nity Chest would like to inform author Mala Naidoo has this our donor and beneficiary commu- to say, “The time for emotion- nities that we heed the President’s al stability, love, support and Teacher Workshop call. understanding has arrived! As an The measures announced by optimist, my first response was he Michaelhouse The workshop was facilitated by development within their partner our President to contain the spread to roll up my sleeves and forge Community Partnerships Mr Paul de Wet, Director of Math- schools is one of their latest proj- of and fight against COVID-19 ahead, but this is actually not a TTrust hosted its first ematics at Michaelhouse. ects and it is particularly import- will negatively affect the oper- time for bravado, so I am putting Teacher Workshop at the end of Michaelhouse were pleased ant to them that educators in the ations of the Community Chest. down my sword and staying put February 2020 covering the topics to be joined by twenty three community schools constantly However, we remain commit- at home. The best gift we can give of classroom management, learner educators from nine of our part- improve their skills and become ted to doing our best under the our country now is to take the motivation and learner discipline. ner schools. Teacher training and more proficient at their jobs. circumstances to continue with necessary precautions and to be our mission of mobilising resourc- aware of our thoughts, feelings es in support of our community and attitudes - focusing more on Distance learning for Richfield impact partners. April marks the meditation, breathing exercises start of our 2020/21 financial year and positive encouragement. It is ichfield has made the them to receive their qualifications Richfield has put guidelines and and new pledges of support to our time for us to act responsibly in decision to cancel all in due course. policies together for staff during partners. We will still make such spreading our love instead of fear. R2020 graduation cere- In addition, all contact classes this time, encouraging all staff to pledges, in good faith, and we will Love builds the immune system, monies due to the COVID-19 will be suspended and replaced work from home if they begin to continue to engage with our donor fear breaks down the body. The outbreak. with technology-based lessons. show symptoms of COVID-19 community, to share in this faith. choice is ours.” The cancellation of these cere- Richfield is fortunate to be able and to get tested to ensure we Life and the community chal- Please do not hesitate contact monies will not adversely affect to switch to digital classes as all manage this as tightly as possible. lenges we faced before COVID- the management of Community graduates. All Richfield students students are equipped with free For all queries, please contact 19 will still confront us after we Chest if you have any concerns or scheduled to graduate in 2020 will tablets and/or laptops when they Richfield CEO Stefan Ferreira on have won the fight against the suggestions on 033 394 1031 or receive their graduate status and register which has the necessary +27 31 304 9340, or via email at virus. Post COVID-19, the task of [email protected] arrangements will be made for software pre-installed. [email protected] enhancing our communities and Maritzburg SUN | News 20 March 2020 15 Unilever, #LoveToShop helping the #LoveToSave www.asmalls.co.za community Ladies Printed Halterneck Strappy Ladies Dresses Lace Frill Dresses 99 99 99 Sizes: 30 - 40 139 Available In Sizes: 32 - 44 Navy & Black Assorted Only Colours

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Nicki and Staffotrd Kirby, 7 Hurbert Road, Boughton. The Kirby garden was an exotic Wernher and Louise Schmidt, 4 Dorset Place, garden; 17 years since then, Nicki has re- Scottsville. In 1998, the Schmits moved into Terry Olchers, 21 Vlei Road, Hilton. In 1993, placed all but a few exotic trees with indig- their new house and garden. The garden was when Terry moved to 21 Vlei Road in Hilton, enous plants, creating a beautiful space for full of Delicious Monsters, Bouganvillias and he was working on Bio-Control of alien spe- her family and the wild creatures that visit other exotics, not a single local plant to be cies. He realised the threat of these plants her garden to enjoy. She does not water her found. Both Wernher and Louise set about on our local indigenous plants and decided garden, so has one that can withstand dry transforming their garden into the charming to plant only local trees and scrubs in his conditions and still look wonderful. An interest space it is today using indigenous plants garden. Twenty-seven years later, he has in the Plectranthis genuis means that Nicki mostly sourced from Peter and Val Law at replaced many exotic plants; his garden has has a large collection of the species including Val-Lea Vista Nursery. Peter proved to be an over 100 species of local trees and shrubs. some hybrids. inspiration and mentor.

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University Botanical Garden, Carbis Road, Scottsville. This will be the first time that the UKZN private Botanical Garden opens to the public in many years and the first time in autumn. The horticulturist of 16 years, Alison Young, and the garden staff have worked out a balance between a limited budget and providing an essential service to the University community. The challenge is to allow limited resources, orderly maintenance and sus- tainability all to be within keeping of its function as a teaching facility. The clever use of perennials to reduce weeds and other ways to keep maintenance to a minimum is the challenge and which makes this a worthy garden to visit for some useful ideas.

Every year it becomes more vital to protect our fragile environment, we in the Botanical Society believe that planting local plants adapted to our local conditions is one way to do this. We also believe that it is crucial to educate our young people about the importance of protecting our environment, so all the money raised from this event will be used for environmen- tal education Every Tuesday is Pensioners Day

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n Saturday, March 14, strong, not allowing Wykeham two more teams earned any space giving them a chance to Oplaces at the Grand have a run in the final against St Finals of the SPAR KZN School- Anne’s. girls’ Hockey Challenge. First to St Anne’s opened their account secure their place was host school, with a spin and slot in from St Anne’s College who were Lusanda Mtshali, who netted the victorious in the Pietermaritzburg first with less than two minutes on Northern Regional followed by the clock. Racking up the goals Epworth School in the Pieter- after Mtshali started the ball roll- maritzburg Central Regional. ing, Gabbi Benkenstein scored In a repeat of their round robin two, Storm Veenstra added one clash, St Anne’s met Howick High to her teams tally and Georgie School in a 7-nil victory for the Romer-Lee knocked in a magnifi- Pietermaritzburg North title. The cent hat-trick of goals. two teams faced each other in In the Central Regional, their first game of their regionals. Epworth kept a clean sheet in their Howick High then knuckled down six games. The second team to and dusted off their loss, going up make it to the regional final was against Voortrekker High School decided on goal difference. Both and Grace College. Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High and Howick ran out of steam after St John’s D.S.G. had near-mir- playing a pearler against one-time ror image results. With wins for winner, The Wykeham Collegiate both against Russel High School, in the last game of the round Alexandra High School and Carter robin. Howick defended like pros High School. Both went down to letting in an early Wykeham goal, Epworth 1 nil and drew nil nil in midway through the round robin the game against each other. The game, they had an opportunityA BRIDGING goal difference was the decider down the other side whichLOAN? they with Girls’ High netting a total of Epworth School’s Nicki van Aardt and Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School’s Caysee-Lee Shrives made sure they knocked in to 21 goals and St John’s 20. clash over the ball during the Pietermaritzburg Central Regionals of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ equalize. The remainderWaiting of the for In the second Epworth Girls’ Hockey Challenge that took place St Anne’s College in Hilton on Saturday 14 March. Epworth won PENSIONgame orHigh game, Epworth owned the 1-0 against Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School. they held territory with 90% of play taking place in the Girls’ High half. for the third time. The defending Pietermaritzburg Northern A BRIDGING PACKAGE Epworth preserved with their champs reactions were electric Regional LOAN? Lumpsum attacks throughout the twen- amid a brewing electric storm 1 St Anne’s College, 2 Howick ty minutes but the last line of above. High School, 3 The Wykeham Waiting for payout? defence, keeper Manelisi Gwala Two umpires were acknowl- Collegiate, 4 Voortrekker High was defiant. Deflecting missiled edged for their determined efforts School, 5 Grace College PENSION or Send flicks from short corners, warding with the whistle throughout the Pietermaritzburg Central PACKAGE “Please Call Me” away rockets with magnificent day, Solulwe Bless from the Regional to 066 031 5030 soccer skills, she held strong. Central Regional and Lorimer 1 Epworth School, 2 Piet- Lumpsum In a last gasp attack, Epworth’s O’Bree from Howick High for ermaritzburg Girls’ High, 3 St Fia de Bruyn hugged the post as North Regional. John’s D.S.G., 4 Carter High payout? she deflected the ball from a deter- For more info like the tourna- School, 5 Alexandra High School, mined pass from the right. On the ment’s Facebook page or follow 6 Russel High School, 7 Maritz- 066 031 5030 whistle, Epworth managed to win on Instagram. burg Christian School 033 001 0320 the game and the regional title Results

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