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Website: www.risingsunoverport.co.za Rising Sun Overport @risingsunonline 074 549 0245 Charitable and Educational Trust donates R600k to KZN Blind Society
At a time when the KZN Deaf and Blind So - and deaf community. Their exemplary ad - ciety (KZNBDS) is struggling financially and ministration and service to mankind is also its coffers are running dry, a capital injection noted. We ask God's blessings on this activ - could not come at a more better time. Yes, ity, on which we engage, that bind us to - Christmas has come early for the KZNBDS gether.’’ Trustee of the society, Eshu after they received a whopping R600, 000 Seevnarayan, initiated the process of apply - from a educational and charitable trust. At a ing to the CEECT for funding for the society. cheque hand-over presentation at the offices The society currently reaches the poor, un - of the society on Wednesday, the Clare Estate employed, Blind, Deaf and Deafblind per - Educational and Charitable Trust (CEECT) sons living in rural areas who do not have the presented a cheque of R600, 000 to the soci - finances or ability to receive rehabilitation ety. Clare Estate Educational and Charitable services. Trust chairman, Mr GL Naidoo, said, “I am President, Veetha Sewkuran, expressed her pleased to inform you that the Clare Estate deep gratitude to the Clare Estate Educational Educational and Charitable Trust had consid - and Charitable Trust and said that the money ered the donations based on the status of the donated will be invested and interest thereof KZN Blind and Deaf Society. On behalf of will be used toward the services that the the trust, I thank the society for this opportu - KZNBDS provides to its clients, the Blind, nity as we thank them for their humanitarian Deaf and Deafblind. service. The KZNBDS is a well-established Veetha Sewkuran, president of the KZN Blind and Deaf Society, Eshu Seevnarayan, trustee For more information on the KwaZulu-Natal organisation caters to the needs of the blind of the society, KD Maharaj, trustee of the CEECT, GL Naidoo, chairman of the CEECT and Blind and Deaf Society, call 031-309-4991. Anil Maharaj, secretary of the CEECT, at the cheque presentation. Miguel Louw’s killer found guilty of murder
The man, accused of killing Rippon Road Judgment was handed down to Mohammed in Phoenix after he went missing in Primary School pupil, Miguel Louw, was Vahed Ebrahim in the Durban High Court, Sydenham on July 17, 2018. found guilty on all three counts, which in - on Monday morning. Ebrahim was arrested in December 2018. clude murder, kidnapping and theft. Miguel was found buried in a shallow grave Family spokesperson, Tasneem dos San - tos, said, “We are so glad that justice was served eventually. All praise to God. This is bittersweet as we will never see our baby again or know what he went through. However, we are grateful that the accused will never walk the streets or hurt another innocent child again. I am praying for a harsh sentence on Wednes - day so a good example will be set for any person, who even thinks that it is okay to take an innocent child’s life again. This has really been the longest and most emotional two years. We are so grateful to everyone for all their love, support and prayers. God has handpicked the prose - cutor, investigating officer and judge to ensure that the accused gets exactly what The accused, Mohammed Vahed Ebrahim. he deserves.” Page 2 THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za
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The highlight of the annual Durban Fashion for ELLE and fashion editor for Woolworths. Fair (DFaF) is unwdoubtedly tahe DFF rRecogndi - fashion excelThle eTehekwinni Municipalitye, through the tion Awards and fashion lovers will will not Business Support, Tourism and Markets be losing out on this year’s edition despite all Unit, will be recognising the achievers in the the disruptions caused by COVID-19. local fashion industry through the DFF The awards will be an important part of the Recognition Awards. DFF class of 2020 fashion extravaganza that Watch out for the Best Ladies’ Wear Collec - is taking place at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Inter - tion, the Best Menswear Collection, Durban national Convention Centre on Friday, De - Designer of the Year, the Fashion Innovator, cember 11. the Collection of the Week and more. A feast of creativity and colour, the much-an - G ticipated event will give Durban Fashion Fair Zodwa Kumalo-Valentine who is a Group (#DFF2020) class of 2020’s designer mentees Native Content Editor at Arena Holdings is an opportunity to showcase their creations on also one of the judges. the ramp. Their garments will be modelled by this year’s new face models, who have been given a chance to strut their stuff after receiving ex - One of the judges, former Editor-in-Chief of tensive training organised by eThekwini Mu - GLAMOUR South Africa, Asanda Sizani. nicipality. cisions include, Zodwa Kumalo-Valentine, The training programme included model boot who is a group native content editor at Arena camps and skills development opportunities Holdings for titles including Business Day, that have given these aspiring youngsters a Financial Mail, Sunday Times and Sowetan peek into a career in fashion that they would LIVE, and former editor-in-chief of Glamour never have thought possible. South Africa, Asanda Sizani, who has held The judges, who will be working feverishly positions such as fashion and beauty director behind the scenes to make these important de -
Manager of Checkers, Benita Govender, hands over the certificate of appreciation to Thayur Harichund. They are flanked by members of the Serving with Love Foundation. Youngster’s gestures of love for elderly recognised
A Reservoir Hills youngster has won the hearts of seniors in the community as he al - ways lends a helping hand towards these vulnerable members of the community on the pension payout days at the Checkers Mall. And for his ster - ling efforts, Dr AD Lazarus Secondary pupil, Thayur Harichund, was awarded with a certifi - cate of appreciation by the manager of Check - ers, Benita Govender. Founder of the Serv - ing with Love Founda - tion, Aroon Edwards, said Thayur is at the payout point from 5am in the morning until 7:30am. “He assists in the feeding, taking pensioners to and from their cars and seeing to their needs while they wait for their pension. He is an inspiration to all youth and hope - fully his actions will encourage youth to as - sist the elderly,” said Edwards. Harichund was elated with the recognition. THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za Page 3 Wanted murder and hijacking suspect shot dead in Kenville A suspect, who was wanted for murder, robbery, and hijacking, was fatally shot during an exchange of gunfire with police and secu - rity personnel on Crown Road in Kenville, recently. Greenwood Park All major credit SAPS communica - & debit cards tions officer, Cpt J accepted Slater, confirmed the incident and stated that detectives are investi - gating cases of at - tempted murder and unlawful possession of The scene of the shooting in Crown Road, Kenville. firearm and ammuni - tion. “It is alleged that po - lice received a tip-off about suspects being in the Kenville area. The officers proceeded to the location. It is further alleged that as police officers ap - proached the location, one of the suspects opened fire on the team. They returned fire and fatally wounded the suspect,” he said. The suspect’s firearm was seized. It will be sent for bal - listic testing.
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Man nabbed with Man in court for allegedly unlicensed killing pregnant girlfriend A Cato Crest man dents to not take the wards gender-based law,” warned Cpt was arrested after he law into their own violence and any - Sibiya. allegedly stabbed his hands but rather call one, who commits The accused was de - pregnant girlfriend the police when any act of violence tained at Cato firearm in Umbilo there are disagree - towards women and Manor SAPS and to death at their home, during the ments. children, will be ar - appeared in the Dur - A man was arrested right side of his jeans early hours of “We have a zero-tol - rested and face the ban Magistrate's and charged for pos - covered by his t- Wednesday morn - erance approach to - full might of the Court. session of unlicenced shirt,” said Col ing. firearm during a fes - Mbele. Cato Manor SAPS tive season operation He added that when communications of - held in Umbilo on asked to produce a li - ficer, Cpt CA Sibiya, Saturday morning. cence, he informed said that the accused Police spokesman, the police that he did came home drunk Col Thembeka not have a licence and he had an argu - Mbele, said members and he carries the ment with his girl - were patrolling along firearm for self de - friend. Melbourne Road fence. It is further alleged when they noticed a “He was placed that a neighbour white VW Polo under arrest and tried to intervene Sedan parked in the transported to Um - and stop the argu - middle of road oppo - bilo SAPS for deten - ment but was al - site Dalton Hostel tion. A firearm legedly threatened loading items into the The firearm and ammunition enquiry was con - by the accused, who boot. seized from the suspect. ducted and it re - was in possession of “A female got in and vealed that the a knife. The neigh - the vehicle pro - firearm was reported bour then left and ceeded. Members fol - stolen in a Westville upon his return, he lowed the car and pulled it off at the case.The detainee was profiled and it was dis - saw blood stains and intersection of Melbourne and Canada roads. covered that he was arrested before for rob - the accused seeking The driver stepped out of the car and ap - bery with firearm and KwaMashu case for help. The victim proached the members. One of the mem - drunken driving,” she said. died at the scene. bers searched the man and discovered that he The suspect appeared in the Durban Magis - Her body was taken had a firearm in a black holster tucked in the trate's Court. to the Phoenix Mor - tuary. “It was later estab - lished that the victim Burglary suspect apprehended was pregnant,” added Cpt Sibiya. on Sydenham business rooftop He appealed to resi -
A burglary suspect was successfully appre - hended when cornered on a rooftop in Syden - ham in the early hours of the morning, on Tuesday. “Blue Security was alerted to suspicious ac - tivity at a business premises in the Sydenham area early on Tuesday morning. Upon arrival, one of our armed response officers was in - formed by a staff member that an unknown number of suspects had broken into the fast- food business,” said community media and li - aison officer, Andreas Mathios. As the second unit arrived, he spotted a man up on the roof of the building. The two offi - cers were able to successfully apprehend the man, bring him down off the roof and detain him. The suspect was found with an iPad in his possession, which was later positively identi - fied as belonging to a staff member of the es - tablishment. “Further investigations revealed that the sus - pect had damaged the electric fence, to climb up onto the top of the building, as well as the roof and ceiling boards leading to the change- room area in order to gain access into the premises,” he added. The office area had been ransacked and the computers and screens had been discon - nected. The suspect was handed over to Sydenham SAPS for further processing. Page 6 THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za
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Wellness Day promotes healthy lifestyles
Moses Mabhida Stadium hosted a Wellnesses vation with a variety of health and wellness ac - Day that aims to inspire residents to live a healthy tivities while ensuring strict adherence of lifestyle and to raise awareness on the importance COVID-19 protocols. of health and wellness resources. The programme eThekwini Mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda, said one of was free and open to the public with compliance the aims of the wellness day is also to promote a to COVID-19 safety protocols. culture of physical, psychological and emotional Head of stadia and facilities unit management, wellbeing for the greater public by providing ac - Vusi Mazibuko, said while the country is facing tivities as well as support on the day that will re - a rise in COVID-19 cases, the wellness pro - sult in healthier lifestyles. gramme comes at a right time because health fa - Other activities included health screening such as cilities are under strain as a result of the medical male circumcision, blood donation, can - pandemic. Through this Wellness Day, health cer and COVID-19 screening. services are brought directly to members of the One of the aims of the Wellnesses Day is to inspire members of the public to live a public. healthy lifestyle and to raise awareness on the importance of health and wellness re - The programme kicked-off with an outdoor acti - sources.
Sydenham SAPS, in partnership with Cheshire Homes held a gender-based violence awareness campaign at the corner of Sparks and Mary Roads on Friday. Manager of Cheshire Homes Sparks Estate, Roger Gangadoo, urged residents to report gender-based violence when they witness it. “I call upon society to break the silence and act by reporting violence and criminality. Silence hides violence. Break free from abuse and report it,” said Gangadoo. Man arrested with drugs valued at R900 000
As police officers from the Provincial Drug and Firearm Unit continue with their mandate to root-out drugs in the province, members followed up on an operation that was conducted on Tuesday night after the team received in - formation about a suspect who was transporting drugs in the Durban CBD. Following the operation, a 34-year-old suspect was placed Drugs with the estimated street value of R900, 000 was seized. under arrest for possession of drugs with the estimated street value of the recovered drugs is R900, 000. Cash of R41,050 was also seized from the suspect. He appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court. Police spokeswoman, Cpt Nqobile Gwala, said the sus - pect’s vehicle was spotted at the corner of Dr Pixley kaSeme and Russel Street. “The suspect immediately sped off upon seeing the police officers. A chase ensued and the suspect was intercepted with the assistance of the Durban Flying Squad. A search was conducted inside the vehicle and 2,71kgs of pure heroin and 1,420kgs of crys - tal meth were found. The drugs were found concealed in a spare tyre and inside the vehicle door pad,” she said. KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Khom - binkosi Jula, welcomed the arrest of the drug dealer. “The arrest proves that we are determined to creating a safer festive season for everyone,” he said. The drugs were found concealed in the spare tyre. Page 8 THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za
ASfter beinog in pricson focr 10 yeears, Syrdenha m rcesi - lprue-seasonb friendl y toeurnamments which phe orgaon - wers young boys dent, Lee Montgomery is on a mission to give back ises with coaches of other soccer clubs. The Syden - to his community, especially the youth. Mont - ham Academy boys train four times a week - gomery is now leading a group of young boys who Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday morn - reside in Sydenham Heights into the world of soc - ings. cer in an effort to take them off the streets and away In terms of running the club successfully, Mont - from negative elements. He recently established gomery is appealing to the community to help with the soccer club, Sydenham Academy, which the sponsorships towards soccer kits, togs, training boys have been actively engaged in. Montgomery equipment such as soccer balls and also transport said that it was during the lockdown that he saw for the boys as he wishes to avoid incidents of child the need to further establish the club as young boys trafficking. in Sydenham Heights were emulating the bigger The soccer coach who works in the field of engi - boys gambling. "My main aim is to keep the chil - neering said he is happy to receive the support of dren off the streets, off the corners and away from his family in this venture. "They have been a great drug abuse especially within places such as Syden - support system and also assist me in the academy," ham Heights where it is rife. I want them to focus he said. on sport and get them into a training mode that Montgomery said he will be engaging in a soccer teaches them discipline and keeps them fit and clinic during the holidays to keep the boys occu - healthy. It also gives them something to look for - pied. ward too every week. I want to change their mind - In closing, Montgomery said following his release set into a positive one that keeps them focused, " he from prison, he wants to inspire youth to not fol - said. low in the same path that led him to jail. "I want to The popularity of the club has grown due to the help these kids become better and successful positive effect on the boys. From starting off with human beings," he said. Player, Jayden Fynn, said The Sydenham Academy players together with coach, Lee Montgomery.
LTsMix bo yHs, thEe AclubR hIasN nowG grown to 55 players. he enjoys playing for prMovoidnitnggo mexecreyll ewncheo in w heaas ribnogr n and brought up in health care since 2009 the club. "I want to Sydenham Heights said at the moment they play in thank Mr Lee for giving DO YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE us the opportunity to FOLLOWING PROBLEMS? People mumbling? Cannot hear the TV? Asking people to play soccer and getting repeat themselves? Difculty in noisy places? us to bond with each Then it’s time for you to contact us for a other." Another player, FREE Hearing screening at one of our branches. Ezra Donnelly, said he is happy to be with the club. "We are learning to play soccer, but most importantly we are get - ting out of a bad place to do good things on the Greyville Durban North Umlazi field," he said. If you 031 309 7346 031 563 8015 031 902 8698 wish to sponsor or con - LTM HEARING tribute towards the club, The team enjoying a meal after their soccer call Lee Montgomery game. on 074-654-6691. THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za Page 9 Page 10 THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za Advertorial A Christmas Cause 4 Paws
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Donation of vehicle to be used in advancing the fight against GBV Social Development MEC, rights of disabled people. Nonhlanhla Khoza, welcomed In February, the BMW Group a donation of a vehicle that was handed over five vehicles to Pres - donated by BMW to Mzamo Child ident Cyril Ramaphosa to be used by Guidance and Training NPO which runs a community-based care workers to reach vic - home for severely disabled children. The NPO tims of GBV. also supports women and children who are af - The vehicles were handed over to the South fected by gender-based violence. The envi - African Business Coalition on Health and ronmentally-friendly electric car is among Aids (SABCOHA) to manage on behalf of the five vehicles in the country which have been multi-sectoral Interim Steering Committee on donated to South African NPOs with the help gender-based violence and Femicide of SA Business Coalition and the National De - (GBVF). partment of Social Development. The initiative is part of the Automotive Indus - The MEC called on different sectors to join try Transformation Fund (worth R6 billion), the war to curb the scourge of gender-based which was established to transform the auto - violence. motive value chain and enable participation in She said everyone in the province should the sector by previously and historically dis - stand on their toes to curtail the spread of vi - advantaged groups, including women, youth olence directed at women and children. She and people with disabilities. was speaking at a BMW dealership, SMG in "We have identified this NPO that deals with Durban, during the official handover of a ve - issues of disabled people and gender-based vi - hicle to Mzamo Child Guidance and Training olence to benefit. We were advised by BMW Initiative to advance their fight against GBV. to get an NPO that is closer to their dealership. The vehicle which was donated by BMW We identified Mzamo Child Guidance and Group South Africa to the Department of So - Training Initiative to be the beneficiary of this KZN MEC for Social Development, Nonhlanhla Khoza, with some of the representatives cial Development will used by the non profit vehicle due to the organisation’s good work from Mzamo Child Guidance and Training NPO at the hand over of the donated vehicle. organisation (NPO) in the fight against the with disabled people, victims of GBV and scourge of GBV, promoting and protecting the children," she said.
Members of the KZN International Business Forum, together with management and staff of TAFTA in Overport. KZN Business Forum donates face shields and masks to TAFTA homes in Overport
The KZN International Business Forum to thank all sponsors and role-players for coming (KZNIBA) once again stepped up and heeded the on board to contribute in cash and kind to this call to provide much needed PPEs to deserving wonderful initiative. Singh said, “Like all other individuals and groups during the deadly pan - handouts to deserving individuals and communi - demic, COVID 19. This time the beneficiaries ties, TAFTA Homes houses vulnerable people was TAFTA, Home for the Elderly in East Road and we should come to their aid when ever the Overport. The major sponsors were Kevin need arises. Govender from GPS Plastics, Steven Mabugana Divsional Manager:Income Development and from Khayyitex, Abed Karrim from Al-Imdaad Public Relations, Prevashni Naidu, said, “We are Foundation, Obed Daven from Co Enterprises extremely grateful to the members of the KZN and Projects, Pty Ltd and Vikash Lutchman from International Business Association for their gen - Forefront Trading. erous contribution of essential PPE to aid us in The home was provided with face shields and our efforts to protect our elders and frontline staff PPEs. The elderly were also provided with walk - from the COVID-19 infection. The home in par - ing sticks to aid them in getting around. KZN In - ticular has suffered the greatest number of losses, ternational Business Forum chairman, Omie due to the pandemic, and we remain committed to Singh who coordinated the wonderful initiative ensuring that we are alert and prepared for the ad - said, On behalf of his organisation he would like vent of a potential second wave of infection.” Page 12 THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za Page 13 Page 14 THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za
All aboard the Christmas musical truck
In an effort to close off the year with songs of joy and spread Christmas cheer to children, an excit - ing Christmas Musical Roadshow will be making its way through Wentworth, Greenwood Park, Newlands East and Sydenham, and then head back to Wentworth on December 12. The musical truck which has been dubbed, ‘Big Girl’, will be leaving Wentworth at 8am, to the strumming sounds of the Nu Savoys. It will be led by Metro Bikers and a mini-bus of community members steering the initiative. The musical parade will also stop in Mariannridge on December 16. The wonderful initiative is the brainchild of Iris Duval who had a dream to conclude 2020 on a positive and joyful note. Her friend, Beryl Anderson, also added her efforts to the cause by adding the truck with musicians which led to the establishment of the 'Christmas Iris Duval, Beryl Anderson and Marise Cam - Musical Roadshow’. phor shop for Christmas goodies for the chil - The musical float which will be decorated with dren. The steering committee of the Christmas Musical Roadshow 2020. tinsel and Christmas trees will be loaded with toys, books, eats and drinks, a Santa Claus and Children will also have the opportunity to take a Sibanda/Dale Paul of Generator Plant and Hire, markers will guide the children on social dis - the popular Nu Savoys will be playing out popu - picture with Father Christmas as there will be Lenny Anderson of Mandlethu, Vaughn Linder - tancing,” said Duval. lar Christmas melodies and songs. photographers to make this dream come true. boom of Bevline, Mark Perumal of Elarish and She added that they will also use the initiative to “The ‘Big Girl’ truck will ride through the city While businesses took a commercial knock this Dorothy Maharaj of Frankis Taxis. raise awareness around abuse and human traf - from community to community, to brighten the year, some continue to dig deep as they commit “In the context of present day circumstances, ficking. “Easy escape tactics will be demon - world with Christmas cheer for children who oth - to the less fortunate in community. Jumping on every child will have a mask over their little strated and taught,” she said. erwise would not experience this euphoria,” said board to assist in the roadshow are Marcina mouths and noses, hands will be sanitised, all She concluded, "It takes a village to raise a child. Duval. Majid from South African Shipyard, Tony names will be on a register and social distance No more talking. Let's do it,” she said. Spread Christmas cheer at Sydenham Heights
It’s that festive time of the year when children get dren, the players of Sydenham Academy as well to enjoy the wonderful and joyful moments of the as the elderly residents residing in Sydenham holidays and Christmas. However, there are some Heights,” she said. children who will not be able to enjoy the occa - To make this Christmas a success, Ellis is ap - sion of Christmas due to them coming from dif - pealing to the community to assist her in spon - While yo u’ re ficult backgrounds. In an effort to put smiles on sorships towards the event. “I am looking for the faces of these youngsters and to spread joy, a sponsors to assist with the donation of all sorts of Sydenham resident will be holding a grand goodies, a meal and any gift for the children on Christmas party for children at Sydenham the day. Not every family is fortunate enough to st aying in, Heights on December 19. Organiser, Bianca Ellis, have a Christmas celebration, we as a united who has been doing community work since 2014, community can remind our children of how truly with special focus on Sydenham Heights, said she special they are,” said Ellis. holds this event on annual basis to give children If you wish to sponsor or contribute towards the we ’r e the chance to experience the joy of Christmas. Christmas party, call Bianca Ellis on 062-549- “This year, I will be hosting the event for chil - 6550. st aying on.
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High-profile delegates commit to tackling GBV alongside the Mercy and Peace Foundation King Goodwill Zwelithini, Queen Thandi, women and child abuse, that for HE Dr Al Sheikh Walid El Saadi, Inkosi Chiliza, Cllr Issa decided to establish the NPO Mercy And Weziwe Thusi, Cllr Fawzia Peer, deputy Peace Foundation in South Africa. commissioner General Gonya and religious “The aim of the Mercy and Peace Foundation leaders signed the Mercy and Peace Founda - is to save abused women and children by tion pledge, to fight against women and child helping them emotionally, mentally and abuse and human trafficking at Durban’s physically first,” explained the organisation’s Southern Sun Elangeni Hotel, on Saturday, founder, Dr Mohamed bin Abdulkarim Al December 5. Issa. “Once done, we will provide them with Non-profit organization, Muslim World the necessary education, skills training and League, hosted an introductory seminar to ig - support so that they are self-sufficient and af - nite engagement around gender-based vio - forded better opportunities,” said Dr Al-Issa. lence (GBV) solutions, attended by religious The foundation aims to address human rights leaders, members of GBV support groups, violations as well as the ongoing scourge of government representatives, GBV victims human trafficking globally. Mercy and Peace and other contributors. The opening cere - Foundation will assists all victims, regardless mony was led by his majesty, King Goodwill there race or religion. Zwelithini, King of the Zulu nation, who lit “This ongoing global crisis has left a horrific four candles, followed by a moment of si - social need for change,” said Sheikh Walid lence for those who lost their lives to GBV El Saadi. “Through this foundation, mean - and femicide. ingful discussions with government repre - The Mercy and Peace NPO, was founded by sentatives, community leaders and other his excellency, Dr Mohamed bin Abdulkarim organisations have already begun,” he said. Al-Issa, former Justice Minister of Saudi Ara - King Zwelithini and members of the royal bia and Secretary General of Muslim World family offered their ongoing support and League (MWL). The aim of the foundation is commitment to Mercy and Peace Foundation, to provide safety and support for victims of sending a strong message, particularly in GBV, inequality and discrimination and King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, Queen Thandi and Sheikh Walid El Saadi, regional light of the 2019/2020 crime statistics that human trafficking, as its central focus. director of Muslim World League (MWL), light four candles in remembrance of those who identify KwaZulu-Natal as reporting the “It is highly commendable that the MWL is died from gender-based violence and femicide. (Image credit: Titanium Media SA) highest number of rape, murder and sexual restoring hope and providing light through offences crimes in the country. the Mercy and Peace foundation. We must For more information, visit http://www.mer - fight this cause together, to stop those who During a recent visit to South Africa, Dr Al to the significant number of women and child cyandpeace.co.za, call 031-303-1655 or are hurting women and children. No one must Issa was alerted by the executive adviser for abuse cases, as South Africa reporting some email [email protected]. keep quiet,” said King Zwelithini. the African continent Sheikh Walid El Saadi of the globe’s highest statistics in terms of
The ongoing battle between governmAent nursnes u nduer extpremelhy harsih clonlditi onbs whicah witll tlonlg qeueue s afnd oangryr pat iennts. A unurse rwho seqeuipms ent in our places of work and when we and their employers continues after the growing jeopardise both their lives and patients. spoke on condition of anonymity claimed, “Peo - strike, we get fired. I’ve even lost the rewarding crisis at Addington Hospital in Durban exposed The ongoing conflict between unions and the ple see us in our nice uniforms and they think just feeling of helping someone because due to the in - the conditions public servants work under. A re - government has reawakened intense emotions because we work for the government, life is per - flux of patients, we help a patient to quickly get quest to suspend the hospital’s senior manage - among public servants such as nurses who fect when it’s not. For a person with my level of ment was sent by the Public Servants Association strongly feel they are being overworked yet un - experience, my salary doesn’t even reach R20, rid of them so we can attend to someone else.” (PSA) for infrastructural negligence such as fire derpaid. The Democratic Nursing Organisation of 000 per month yet I have over 10 years experi - In the recent labour case regarding the salary in - systems not working and leaking roofs among South Africa (DENOSA) continues to fight for ence. The government’s decision not to increase crement for public servants on December 2 be - many other inefficiencies. The hospital’s CEO, nurses especially after the Mid-Term Budget Pol - our pay is as good as a pay cut because if our poli - tween unions and the government, the Dr Mthetheleli Ndlangisa and his team, are being icy in October by finance minister, Tito cies are increasing, if food is going up, we have to government wanted to settle the matter out of investigated and the PSA has called for all role- Mboweni, stated that government will drastically pay more though our salaries remain the same.” court but all unions involved including DENOSA players to be suspended while investigations con - reduce its services to communities including es - Another nurse who also chose to remain anony - tinue. The PSA KZN provincial manager, sential services like healthcare. DENOSA said mous, said, “I just want to resign, this job is frus - rejected the proposal. No resolution was reached Mlungisi Ndlovu, recently told the media that that such a decision is putting nurses in the firing trating. We are sacrificial lambs all for what? We and judges advised to release a date after a ruling public servants have never been required to work line as they have to deal with overflowing wards, work so hard, risking our lives without proper has been made on the matter. SU BS CR IB E AN D GE T YO UR MA GA ZI NE HAN D- DE LI VE RE D* SU BS CR IBE TO FA RM ER ’S WE EK LY AN D EN SU RE TH AT YO U NE VE R MI SS OU T ON * S
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Film experts advise women to be aware of ethical industry practices The 17th KwaZulu-Natal Africa Film Festival after it had started. She advised female actors to (KAFF), held at KCAP Ekhaya Multi-Arts Cen - know who they are as at the time, her strong back - tre in KwaMashu, saw esteemed media industry ground gave her the strength to stand up for her - professionals come to offer the youth skills to self. Ngcobo also recalled a time when she went boost their craft. The week-long festival consisted to an audition and after the judges were im - of several seminars, film screenings and work - pressed, the producer told her she got the role. A shops in different fields within the arts sector, day after, the producer called her back and asked namely: acting for camera, screenwriting, film di - her out on a date. “I declined and that was the last recting and make-up. The community was only I ever heard from him or the production,” she happy to engage with some of their favourite on said. and off camera professionals including members Ngcobo went further to exhort women to invest from Imbewu, Durban Gen, The River, Genera - in their craft instead of their beauty, saying, tions, local musicians and many other produc - “Beauty alone won’t get you far, your legs alone tions. won’t get you far, and your hips won’t get you far. On Friday, just after the acting for camera work - Not even your vagina will get you far.” shop ended, the youth went on a short lunch break South African Guild of Actors vice secretary, and came back to end the day with a ‘couch au - Londile Shange, who was also a member of the dition’ session. Centre manager, Thobile Ximba, panel, advised female actors about their rights and explained the session as one where actors were the importance of speaking out for yourself. She told about the abominable practices in the indus - said actors should know standard industry prac - try where especially women are given roles after tice so that if any unethical behaviour occurs, they sleeping with executive members. The common can combat it. Shange said productions are now yet inexcusable practice in the media diminishes Veteran artists at the couch audition seminar. implementing intimacy co-ordinators on set who female actors and robs the chances of talented in - are present from the audition process to ensure dividuals from ‘making it.’ scribes was old enough to be her father, made sex - fronted him, he said “Why are you being so emo - that actors always feel comfortable and aren’t Ifalakhe actress, Ntokozo Ngcobo, who was a ual advances towards her by touching her thigh tional, I’m just trying to be nice.” She said after forced to do anything that they shouldn’t even in panelist, recalled a time when a man who she de - and breast at one moment in a car. When she con - that experience, she quit the production shortly sexual scenes. Bhai’s Cafe film closes KwaZulu-Natal
The 17th annual KAFF festival hoAsted in fthre priocecss ofa sellin g Foff Rasihmli’sm fam - fro(m cKelebrateAd local FartistsF includ)ing Festival KwaMashu saw multidisciplinary col - ily business for economic gain which the awarding winning isicathamiya laborations within the arts sector where causes great conflict within the families. acapella group, The Legacy’ which daz - high profile professionals engaged with The producer and actor in the film, Bawa zled the audience and set up a great at - aspiring artists and the community. The said, “One of the core things about the mosphere for the night. A unique Hindi festival closed off with a film screening film revolves around gentrification. The and Zulu performance from Caroleen of Bhai’s Cafe on Sunday night which fact that so many people are losing their and Zewati showed the crowd that saw production members in attendance homes because key businesses are com - singing in different languages is achiev - such as Mehboob Bawa (pictured), ing in is concerning. We are not saying able when love is involved. The per - Suraya Rose Santos, Siv Ngesi and other that these businesses are the big bad wolf formance saw Carolene singing in Zulu crew members. The comedy drama offi - but we are just saying that they should and Zewati sing in Hindi in an innova - cially released in February 2020 and consider the effort put in maintaining tive manner that captivated the audience. recorded in Cape Town has a social co - these communities.” He added that the The night finally ended with the film hesive aspect where it looks to unite dif - romantic relationship between a Black screening followed by a question and an - ferent races and cultures. In the film, a guy and Indian girl is another key ele - swer session where artists posed thought Xhosa man (Patrick) falls in love with an ment built around creating social cohe - provoking questions towards the pro - Indian woman (Rashmi), not realising sion within different ethnicities. duction members. that his father, a property developer, is in The night opened with performances
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O everybody in the practice, call the hotline. Call the hotline. R O N A THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za Page 23 RISING SUN - X-tra Edition Consumers are urged to save this festive season
With the COVID-19 pandemic having stuff in bulk. You can share the pur - caused untold economic hardship, con - chases and expenses with neighbours sumers are urged to tighten their belts and friends. this festive season and into the New Try buying in-house branded goods from Year. supermarkets, as they are relatively The holidays may be the most wonderful cheaper than external brands. Save on time of the year, but theyʼre also the lunch money- instead of buying lunch most expensive, stated Ithala SOC Lim - daily, prepare and bring lunch from ited, a 100-percent owned subsidiary of home. Ithala Development Finance Corpora - Try to cut down on eating out and treat tion and a pioneer in banking the un - yourself to one indulgent restaurant banked in KwaZulu-Natal. meal a month. If you receive money un - “Many people find themselves short of expectedly, like tax refunds from SARS, money at the beginning of January due donʼt spend it but save the money. Keep to overspending in December. There are money for your childrenʼs college or uni - ways to avoid the dreaded New Year fi - versity fees. securing a good financial future, espe - to keep you focused on your money nancial hangover and it is simple: save, When having a family or friend gather - cially for your retirement or childrenʼsʼ goals as you avoid spending unneces - save save,” said Dr Thulani Vilakazi, ing/party/ event, instead of going to ex - education fund, cannot be avoided year sarily on things you do not need. CEO of Ithala SOC Limited. pensive bars or restaurants, rather after year,” he added. Shop wisely. Avoid the heavily commer - He explained that as we all look forward organise a bring-and-braai at someoneʼs The earlier you start saving money the cialised shopping spots and look for to a well-deserved break from work and house or collect money and cook a better. It is never too early or too late to markets and places closer to home to routine in December, it is also important meal. start saving for future investments. Ac - find unique and interesting gifts. Hand - to keep financial prudence in mind. Carry shopping bags wherever you go cording to Ithala SOC Limited, whose made gifts will be even cheaper and of “Ithala MoneyTalks is Ithalaʼs flagship fi - and reuse them to avoid buying new mandate is to serve ordinary South more sentimental value to the receiver. nancial education programme. The aim packets. Africans and help them to manage their Look out for sales, discount deals, pro - of the programme is to empower ordi - Save on your airtime by using SMSʼs money and create wealth, there are motions, markdowns and combo deals. nary South Africans with financial liter - and instant messages to communicate some valuable tips to steer you forward Do a clean-up around the house and sell acy skills that will empower them to with people. in the right direction towards financial items you are not using. Put the money make sound financial decisions, man - Save on travel and time costs by doing progress. you get for these into your new savings age money and create wealth. The pro - your banking on your cellphone or Start budgeting. There will be extra ex - account Shop at wholesalers and buy gramme targets Ithala clients, students, through internet banking. Once you penses in December, so take control of your monthly necessities, like toilet entrepreneurs and ordinary people. have paid off an account, close it and your money by budgeting. It also helps paper, soap, and non-perishable food - What people need to remember is that commit to using cash only in the future.
MSake yoaur owun sausage raolls wgith an eeasy vegran olls and coleslaw coleslaw. Easy to whip up for a summer afternoon!
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Fryʼs Braai-Style Sausages Chilli flakes B-Well cooking spray B-Well garlic oil Flour for dusting Basic white bread dough For the slaw:
Baby cabbage Mushrooms Salt and pepper B-Well lemon oil garlic oil and chilli flakes. Bake until golden brown- about 10 to 15 min - B-Well Creamy Gourmet Mayo utes. Method: Roll out the dough and slice into strips. To make the slaw, slice the cabbage in thin strips combine with chopped mushrooms, salt, pepper, mayo and oil. Stir together and Roll the dough around the sausages and put on a baking serve with the baked sausage rolls. tray sprayed with B-Well baking spray. Sprinkle with some Credit: Fry Family Food Co. THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, SEPTEMBERTHE RI S5,I N2019G S U- Nwww.risingsunoverport.co.za, OVERPORT, 10 DECEMBER, 2020 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za
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Lights, camera, action! It was a dream come star in movie true for children living in the Banana City In - formal Settlement when they received the opportunity to star in a movie recently. The children who showed off their acting skills and performed beyond expectation, will be starring in Imbokodo which will be screened at the Gateway Theatre of Shopping on Sun - Frontman, Sanam Puri, wowed the audi- The crowd was captivatedday, byDe ctheem enthrallingber 13, at performances. ence with his vocals. 1pm. The movie is part The proud staff, management and pupils of Palmiet Primary School. of the 48 Hour Film Project. The Reservoir Hills Sports and Recre - ational Club applied to Catch of the day: Seen is Rajiv Totharam enter the 48 Hour Film The children from the Banana City Informal Settlement, together with Igor Kalishenko and Chris Naidoo of the with a 9, 7kg Captain Fine Rock Cod he Sanam India’s ‘FabulousProject. “The club's R esFour’ervoir Hills Sports and Recreation Club. caught off Durban, on Sunday. application was suc - Palmiet Primary athletes movie was complete. Eight hours of filming had or alcohol. This movie concludes that all of the cessful and Igor Kalishenko was appointed as the to be edited so that a short movie of five minutes above should never be considered, instead one team leader to undertake this project. was complete,” continued Pillay. Speaking about should realise that the power is in their hands and For all your news captivate large audienceIgor met the children from a local informal set - the movie, Pillay explained, “Everyday young the individual needs to be emotionally strong to and views, please tlement for the very first time on the morning of girls are bcontinueeing abused by elders, siblings or rela - litheirve on and make a succ eswinnings of her life.” “The contact the edstreakitor the filming,” said club secretary and sound tech - tives in their household. childonships,ren perfor mwinninged excep threetional lyof w ethell. H 400mopefu llandy Palmiet Primary. Principal of Palmiet Pri- Hundreds of Durbanites were rary pop rock with their dis- nician,Tintin Pillay. “Igor got the children The Springhills Sports Council held its an- on 031 459-8307 or #SANAMised this past week- tinct blend of Omani and In- What dnualo the yinter-school do after the a bathleticsuse?” qu eatst iKingsons Pil -Parkactin800mg beco mraces.es ano tTheher o ptoption performersfor employm efromnt maryemail School,: editor rMrs@ AK Maharajh, thanked all through their paces and eight hours later, the lay. They run away, commit suicide, take to drugs to these and other children,” said TinPillay. end after an exciting perform- dian musicians. Athletics Stadium, recently. All the schools Palmiet Primary were Mqobi Nkosana dthebn school. caxto forn.c oparticipating.za in the events. He ance by popular YouTube Sanam is YouTube India’s in Reservoir Hills and Clare Estate partici- (400m and 800m winner), Londeka Mn- was absolutely elated and proud of his sensation music group, Sanam. most followed independent pated in field and track events. Palmiet Pri- gomezulu, Awomke Bawana and school’s success. “It is an achievement to India’s ‘Fabulous Four’ re- music channel and India’s mary School was the coordinating school Ayanda Makhanya (400m and 800m win- be unbeaten from 2008 and each year, the turned to Durban by popular most successful digital artists. for this year’s championships. They hosted ner) and Delphin Munyoka (400m). point difference between Palmiet Primary demand and held their highly This was another Bollywood all the field events at the school. The sprints ranging from 80m, 100m and and the second placed school is always anticipated concert at The extravaganza brought to you The challenge for position in this year’s 200m challenged the athletes for speed and more than 45 points,” he said. Globe at Suncoast. by the leaders in entertainment, championships was very strong and closely endurance and Palmiet Primary once again Maharajh pointed out that the coaching of They kept the crowd on their Showtime Promotions together fought for the field events. dominated these races. The top performing the athletes is done by his teachers and all of Palmiet Primary athletes were Blessing them are driven by the passion and desire to feet with their enthralling per- with IBV, Tilley Doors and However, after day two of these events, Masinga, Amahle Magubane, Mqobi win. He said he was proud of all his sports formance while performing Burger King with media part- Palmiet Primary took the lead on both days. Nkosana, SphumeleleMAG Msomi,WHEEL coordinators and that their dedication to their music which they de- ner, the Rising Sun. This led to the track events at Kings Park Athletics Stadium. This being a world class Delphin Munyoka,CLEA LindeloRANC Khumalo,E their tasks was excellent and that’s the rea- scribed as a mix of contempo- Sanam kept the crowd on their feet throughout the concert. venue posed a new challenge to most of the Emelly Tshezi OVER and 200 DNtobekaESIGNS TO Meyeza.CHOOSE FR OM son for his school being unbeaten. athletes. The 4X100m relay was also dominated by Palmiet Primary once again showed their class from the beginning of the champi-
The Diwali India Shopping Fair was officially launched by Cllr Fawzia Peer at the old Durban Drive-In site, recently. There are a range of new stall holders who have brought in the latest garments and goods direct from India, to be sold at discount prices. The fair opened on August 30 and will run until September 24, 2019. Opening the fair with the official ribbon cutting are Cllr Fawzia Peer, Omie Singh, and director of the fair, Salim Merchant.
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