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VOL. 34 NO. 33 AUGUST 11, 2020 TEL: 031 459 8300 email: [email protected] Brighton Beach Reward offered for From Havenside SAPS focus on information on culprit to the world’s elderly this who shot endangered haven of Women's Month ‘Crown Eagle’ golf courses - page 2 - page 3 - page 5 Health Minister impressed with Clairwood Hospital’s state of readiness
Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, has heaped province that remains with an increase in high praise on KwaZulu-Natal's Department of Health numbers. Bed occupancy is still fairly low in for expeditiously creating capacity in the KZN and this means that when the surge comes province's hospitals to help cope with the around we will be ready for it,” he said. COVID-19 pandemic. Minister Mkhize who used to work at Clairwood Minister Mkhize’s visit comes after the province Hospital said it was once a dreary looking hospi- of KwaZulu-Natal was identified as the next pos- tal and he was happy to note that it now has a re- sible hot spot after a surge in numbers of positive freshing appearance. cases in recent weeks. “There are 190 beds there and another field hos- The Minister, who was on a two-day visit to in- pital will be completed here providing 220 beds. spect the provinces state of readiness, kicked off These two hospitals will be serving Clairwood his tour on Thursday, August 6, at the Edendale and the Southern suburbs of Durban,” he said. Hospital. Clairwood Hospital was on the list of The minister thanked all those who have fol- hospitals he visited. lowed the containment measures stating that the Briefing the media, alongside KZN Health MEC, practicing of these measures has assisted in the Ms Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu, Minister Mkhize downward trend. “There are still those who are pleaded with all those who have symptoms of not following these practices. We appeal to them COVID-19, particularly the elderly, to immedi- to please wear a mask, wash hands and sanitize,” ately visit their nearest health facility before com- he pleaded. plications set it. As of Thursday, August 6, KZN contributed to 29 He also urged those who tested positive to rather percent of the new cases nationally and has the get themselves admitted at a health facility in- third highest numbers of confirmed cases coun- stead of self-isolating at home, saying that this trywide. The province is also the fourth highest in was a better and much safer approach. terms of COVID-19 deaths and contributes to 12 Minister of Health, Dr Zweli Mkhize, together with KZN Health MEC, Nomagugu Simelane- “The focus needs to be on KZN as it was one percent of the deaths. Zulu, addressing the media.
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With August being National Women’s Month, Brighton Beach SAPS felt it necessary to do something to celebrate women, especially elderly women in the community. Brighton Beach SAPS corporate communications officer and project manager of this initiative, Cpt Louise Le Roux, launched the station’s opera- tional activities through the distribution of safety and wellness care packs for elderly women who were visiting the mall. On Saturday, August 1, foot patrols were con- ducted at the Hill Side Mall in Bluff with the aim of campaigning for the safety of elderly women in public spaces. The care packs consisted of an educational brochure, written in both IsiZulu and English, which was researched and compiled by Cpt Le Roux. “The brochure focused on raising aware- ness on how to reduce criminal acts being im- posed upon elderly women. These included minimizing theft by snatching, pick-pocketing, carjacking, safety at the ATM, public safety, per- sonal safety and how to limit home invasion,” she The care pack included an informative brochure, soap and delicious snacks. said. Also included in the care packs were items that She added that with these items, they aim to em- With this in mind, Cpt Le Roux created an inspi- will be used to assist women with their personal power elderly women and teach them how to rational bookmark with the words ‘hope is an at- Granny Josephine Singh showcases her hygiene during the COVID-19 pandemic. “These limit or minimize their exposure to the COVID- titude’ which was done in a bid to ignite hope and care pack. She is seen with Brighton Beach items included a material face mask, soap bar and 19 pandemic. positivity within the elderly women who are the SAPS mascot, Cpt Lollipop. pocket tissues. The educational literature focused “During this trying time in our country, grannies beacons of hope in their families. on aspects of COVID-19. A flyer with the pre- are concerned about the well-being of their chil- The Brighton Beach Women’s Network has ex- was able to achieve their objective of showcasing scripts for the use of a material mask, as directed dren, grandchildren, extended families, friends pressed their sincere gratitude towards the Cowan their care and appreciation for elderly women in by the Department of Health, was also provided. and acquaintances. Sadly, this is also a period family, who gifted them with the material masks the community during Women’s Month, while A gift of sweet treats was accompanied in the care when our grannies become victims of financial, that were used in this outreach initiative. partnering with civilians and the business sector pack,” added Cpt Le Roux. emotional, verbal and physical abuse,” she said. Through this outreach initiative, the organisation who value the wellness of the elderly women.
CELEBRATE Musician releases touching women’s month song on gender-based WITH THESE DEALS! violence PRINTED PILLOW WAS R20 Talented songstress, Anthea Carmen Nagoor (pic- girls rising up will be free from all forms of tured), released a touching song called ‘Until the abuse. Abusive relationships strip you of your ASSORTED DESIGNS tide turns’ to raise awareness on another devas- identity, dignity, self-esteem and keep you silent. tating pandemic faced by the women of South We will see the tide on gender-based violence Africa - gender-based violence. turn in our lifetime,” she said. The moving song which contains powerful lyrics, The song was released on Friday, August 7 and is accompanied by Nagoor’s angelic voice, was available on all social media platforms. written to inspire and empower women to know The song can be viewed on YouTube and down- that they can break free from abuse. loaded on sound cloud for free, this will be avail- Nagoor is passionate about music and started able for a limited time during Women's Month. playing the piano at the tender age of five. She To watch the song on YouTube you can go on the FROM FROM has been a worship leader at her church since she following link https://www.youtube.com/chan- was 16-years-old and has been composing songs nel/UCG7i9lmr214K_KCnhMVmJug. She also ASSORTED BLANKETS R ASSORTED QUILTS R for the last seven years. urged people to subscribe to her YouTube chan- The 34-year-old woman, who works as a director nel, like, share and comment on the video. To lis- (FACTORY IMPERFECT) 250 195 of counselling at an NGO, said with the high lev- ten or download the song on sound cloud you can els of brutality against women, who have been go on the following link robbed of their lives prematurely, women across https://soundcloud.com/anthea-c the globe have become enraged and rightfully so. For more information send her an email on SELECTED FOR ONLY “I am sure that most of us could not sleep the [email protected]. You can also follow MICROFIBRE night after hearing our sister Tshegofatso Pule her on social media on Instagram: antheac2020 R was murdered and hung from a tree while preg- and Facebook page: Music by Anthea C. DUVETS COVERS nant and after another young (ALL SIZES) 59each mother of two was hacked while she tried to escape. This is very sickening and there are no words to justify this and no SELECTED FOR ONLY justice enough for this ghastly POLYCOTTON act,” said an upset Nagoor. DUVETS COVERS These cruel and heinous R crimes against women evoked (ALL SIZES) 89 emotions in me to pick up the each pen and write this song as a message of hope. “Women have the power to say no and break free without looking back. We must stand together and unite against violence and save our women,” she added. When asked what message she wants women to take away from the song, she said, “This song speaks to encourage all women to break free from the power of emotional, mental, physi- cal abuse and this devastat- ing violence. It is my hope that the next generation of THE RISING SUN, MEREBANK, AUGUST 11, 2020 - www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za Page 3 Young man captured for numerous crimes in Wentworth policing precinct
The eThekwini District Trio Task Team rested on two counts of attempted mur- age to property and another case of at- lent incidents in the area,” she partnership between the police and arrested a 21-year-old man, who has al- der after Durban comedian, Andrew tempted murder.” added. KwaZulu Natal’s provincial the community is bearing fruits. legedly been linked to a number of crim- Hughes, and his friend, were shot and in- It is alleged that on Monday, July 27, commissioner, Lt Gen Khombinkosi Criminals will soon realise that they inal cases reported in the Wentworth jured on Lansdowne Road, last Thursday two men fired shots at a 22-year-old Jula, welcomed the latest crack- are not wanted in Wentworth,” he policing precinct. evening. male while he was at his residential down on criminality in Wentworth. said. He has since appeared in the Durban Provincial police spokeswoman, Col premises on Hime Street. “It is pleasing to see that the strong Magistrate's Court. Thembeka Mbele, said, “Further charges “Further investigations are being con- According to police reports, he was ar- include cases of robbery, malicious dam- ducted to link the accused to other vio- Theft of motor vehicles on the rise in Merewent
Wentworth SAPS are urging motorists to the door locks and also tampering with by the time you return, your vehicle may be vigilant following an increase in cases the ignition. Motorists must ensure that be stolen. We advise fishermen to be of theft of motor vehicles during their after parking their vehicle, the alarm sys- dropped off and picked up if possible in patrols. According to reports, these ve- tem is activated and all valuables inside order to reduce the crime of theft in that hicles are often stolen from public park- the vehicle are hidden since they draw area as well. Many vehicles have been ing lots in residential areas or in attention to the suspects who break into stolen in Cuttings Beach on the side industrial parking lots. the vehicle and steal,” he warned. parking,” said Cpt Gumede. Wentworth SAPS communications offi- He urged residents to be aware that Cut- He added that police patrols were being cer, Cpt Mbuso Gumede, said the vehi- tings Beach is still under construction conducted and that vehicle owners cles which have been reported stolen are and those who go there for fishing, needed to work together with the police mostly bakkies such as Ford Ranger should secure their vehicles since there to curb the theft of vehicles from in- double cabs, Toyota Hilux double cabs was no parking allowed near the beach. creasing. and different makes of light motor vehi- “Motorists therefore have to park far To report any crime contact Crime Stop cles. “The modus operandi used by the away from the beach, leave their vehi- on 08600-10111 or Wentworth SAPS on suspects is breaking or tampering with cles and walk a distance to the beach and 031-451-6240/6241/6242. Reward offered for information on culprit who shot endangered ‘Crown Eagle’
The Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife mid flight on Sunday, July 26, some- and comment and are so encouraged to (CROW) has been overwhelmed by the where between her nest and Malvern, know that this majestic bird did not die care and support they have received and hurtled out of the sky and landed on in vain and that her story touched so from the public after an endangered the roof of a very concerned lady who many lives. Thank you for spreading the Crowned Eagle was shot and had to be immediately contacted CROW. word, lets keep searching and sharing! humanely euthanised due to its injuries. The eagle was found with three pellets We are still on the look out for the per- They are offering a reward of R22, 000 in her body, one of which went through petrator. The reward money is real and for information that will lead to the ar- her spine and paralysed her. She had to will be paid,” they said. rest and prosecution of the culprit who be euthanised due to her paralysis. If anyone has any credible leads on the shot the eagle with a pellet gun. “Shooting a ToPS such as the crowned matter that could lead to prosecution and The eagle was a ToPS (threatened or eagle is a serious crime which could land arrest, please get in touch on direc- protected species) and formed part of the you up to five years in jail. We’re over- [email protected]. The reward is real 'Crowned Eagle Research' project and whelmed by the care and concern shown and will be paid. If anyone would like to had been monitored for some time at her by the public over this cruel act. Please add to the reward, please message us at nesting site in Northdene. She was shot know that we read every single message the same email address.
A R22, 000 reward is being offered for infor- mation that will lead to the arrest and pros- ecution of the culprit. Page 4 THE RISING SUN, MEREBANK, AUGUST 11, 2020 - www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za THE RISING SUN, MEREBANK, AUGUST 11, 2020 - www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za Page 5 From Havenside to the world’s haven of golf courses The story of Chatsworth’s legendary homegrown championship golfer - Papwa Sewgolum
ONE HAS TO WALK OVER 18-holes - or the proverbial mile – dians Under the African Sun, celebrating, commemorating and in the broken golf-caddie shoes of Sewshanker Sewgolum to get chronicling 160 years of Indians in South Africa from 1860 to a good grip or grasp of the epic life and times of South Africa’s 1911 onto 2020,” he said. most famous home grown, world-class golfing champion of Papwa, Golf’s Lost Legend is indeed a collector’s item for young colour. and veteran golfers, and the community at large outside the In- Popularly known as Papwa, this struggling ‘caddie boy’ rose from dian diaspora. the poverty-stricken settlement of Durban’s Tintown on the banks From being labeled ‘Coolie caddie boy’ to ‘dynamite’ – this is an of the Umgeni River to a group-areas-zone house in Havenside, inspiring true story of one man and his vision to lift his family Chatsworth, to tee-off on some of the most famous golf courses in from poverty, demonstrate to his loyal and loving wife, Suminthra Scotland, Netherlands and at home. – still alive and living with her children in Verulam – that his pas- A humble man, eking out a living as caddie at white-run golf sion for the game of golf will put food on the table – making the courses to winning the Dutch Open not once, but twice on the trot. nervous community proud of Papwa’s prowess and taking He also received his Natal Open trophy in the rain after pipping apartheid Prime Minister Johan Balthazar Vorster’s banning from SA’s blue-eyed maestro Gary Player at the Durban Country Club competing against whites or at white-run golf course in his chin. Many books, documentaries, films and reams of newspaper and Papwa left far more than a legacy. His son, Rajen Sewgolum, is a magazine articles have chronicled this poignant story of how high-handicap golfer who ran the Windsor Golf Club in recent apartheid had directly affected the lives and livelihoods of very years; apart from creating a big brand of Papwa – the golfing ordinary people across the racial spectrum – leave alone a golfing maestro and hosting sold-out memorial tournaments and fund go-getter such as Papwa. raising events attended by Gary Player – once BJ Vorster’s golf The latest addition is the meticulous research and writings of Max- mate. ine Case entitled Papwa, Golf’s Lost Legend, and a soft cover In a note to the book, Player – a successful horse breeder – wrote: 266-pager edition published by Kwela Books. “One of SA’s finest golfers, Papwa was dynamite! The fact that he “The fascinating story of Papwa Sewgolum is a microcosm of the is relatively unknown to South Africans today is great shame as trials and tribulations of the Indian community ever since the first his is a wonderful story everyone should know.” batch of indentured labourers set foot in Durban from India and Sally Little added, “He achieved in spite of adversity.” Top- toiled from dawn to dusk across the lush green sugar cane fields ranked golfer Dale Hayes added: “A genius around the greens. It of colonial Natal. This latest book and the chronicling of Papwa’s was a privilege to know Papwa, a champion and a gentleman.” poignant story have earned its place in the annals of the historical A former caddie, Papwa in 1963 emerged as the first golfer of legacies. I first interviewed Papwa Sewgolum as a broken man at colour to win a provincial trophy in SA – the coveted Natal Open his humble home in Havenside Drive, Chatsworth, in the late – and as a self-taught golfer, he honed his skills on the sand dunes 1970s,” commented Marlan Padayachee, senior media strategist royalties and money that came with big-time golf,” Padayachee re- of Riverside; two years later, he beat Gary Player in the contro- and researcher at MapMedia GreenGold Consulting (Pty) Lim- called. versial raindrops-on-my-head cup presentation outside the club- ited. He said that taken back by Papwa’s plight after both the govern- house; not one, but twice. Between 1959, 1960 and 1964, he “Here I was in front of a famous man seated in his humble abode ment and the sponsors had discarded him to almost pauper status, stunned the world when he won Dutch Open on a rare hat-trick of as he quietly narrated a tragic story of how people used him and he arranged for Papwa to compete under cover, almost illegally, sheer professionalism, precise putting as he let rip and unleashed his brand as an orthodox wrong-sided grip golfer – including the with visiting African-American music balladeer Johnny Mathis at the tiny white ball from his tried-and-tested irons across the greens liquor company that paid him via cases and bottles of cane spirit the Durban Country Club at the request of his chief sub-editor and fairways of an unequal playing fields. for his adverts; and how the colour of his skin and Indian ances- Malcolm Dunkeld, also a golfer and admirer of Papwa, at the Post The rest, as they say, is history. Papwa’s legend is simply is try had blackballed him from not only becoming the country’s Natal newspaper. prowess at the popular game and he is remembered by the hall- number one professional golfer, but he was shamefully denied the “Papwa Sewgolum’s story has earned its place in the yearbook, In- mark of his humility. Page 6 THE RISING SUN, MEREBANK, AUGUST 11, 2020 - www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za Educating people on water safety
Since the beginning of the lockdown, the team of instructors at the National Sea Rescue In- stitute (NSRI) have not been able to go out and conduct their teachings on water safety but they are doing everything they can to ensure that they still get their message across. This is done through social media and interviews so they can reach as many people as possible. As a water safety instructor, Siyabonga Mthethwa, visits schools, clinics and organi- sations around Durban to educate them on water safety. He teaches people from as young as four-years-old up to adults. “About 600 children die by drowning in South Africa a year. More than half of drownings of children under five occur in or near the home. This is usually the case with swimming pools, dams, lakes and rivers. The Sea Rescue Water Safety programme teaches children about the dangers of playing in or near water and in- forms parents and caregivers of ways to make them safer,” he said. They focus on children from poor communi- ties, where access to water safety information is limited and the need for the lessons is great. These are the children who are most likely to drown. “Our water safety lesson fits into a school period and teaches children to be safe in and around water in a fun and interactive lesson,” he said. NSRIʼs, Siyabonga Mthethwa, teaches on water safety What they teach: • To spot the dangers and to keep themselves and others safe by having a plan before they stick or anything long to pull someone in trou- “During the school holidays, we ask care- Water safety instructors conduct free water go to the beach. ble without getting into the water. givers and parents to be especially vigilant. safety presentations. If any school or organi- • Tailor lessons to the children’s area, rip cur- • They also remind people to look out for dan- Never leave a child alone in or near water. Not sation would like to receive an age-appropriate rents at beaches, falling of cube in a dam or gers when helping a friend. even for a few seconds. Drowning is silent. water safety lesson they can contact Durban getting into slippery rocks and holes in a river. • They let children and adults practice doing Please watch your children at all times when Water Safety instructor, Siyabonga Mthethwa, • Teach people how to call for help using the chest compressions (hands on CPR) on a CPR they are in or near water and remember that on 078-433-8659. Alternatively they can send national emergency number. doll. even strong swimmers drown,” he said. an email to [email protected]. • Teach people to put their safety first, to use a CROW continues to conserve and preserve species in natural habitat
World Conservation Day, which was observed tool to show children the importance of biodi- on July 28, is a day when awareness is spread versity and how ecosystems work. around the need to protect natural resources and Another sustainability project they set up is their to think of ways to live more sustainably. At the new rain water harvesting system. It gathers rain Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), water into large jojo tanks around the property conservation is at the heart of what they do. and from which they can water their plants and “Little do people know that taking care of our provide drinking water for the animals. It is a natural resources like indigenous plants and system which puts less strain on their water use water is also one of our core values,” they said. and is an ecological bonus to the torrid rain The organisation has cultivated a number of con- storms that are sometime experienced in Durban. servation projects on their property. Last year, they started a wetlands project where they cre- The roofs at CROW are kitted with several solar ated a wetlands area from scratch. Over the panels which ensure that their energy is sustain- weeks, they cleared an old waterworks pan, dug ably sourced. It makes them less reliant on fossil a pond and planted reeds and other indigenous fuels and reduces their electricity bill. plants in the area. They also built a habitat for in- The fauna around CROW are as varied as the an- digenous birds and other wetlands species such imals that come through their doors. A happy and as water fowl, frogs and fish. The wetlands will lush plant system means the centre get all sorts of encourage animals to take up residence in the interesting and incredible indigenous critters who Rain water is collected in the jojo tanks and is used to provide drinking water to the area and also serve as an important education call the property home. animals. CLASSIFIEDSTHE RISING SUN, MEREBANK, AUGUST 11, 2020 - www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za Page 7 To book your advert in the classifieds call 031 459 8309 or 031 459 8313
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The COVID-19 global pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life. In South Africa, tentially devastating as a result of: alone, the economic effects are devastating with the GDP expected to decline by between Significant job losses (in particular for those with a low skill base and less likelihood of eight and 10 percent in 2020. Job losses are estimated at over a million and more than finding alternative employment). 160, 000 businesses are expected to close their doors. Revenue losses for the park agencies, communities, NGOs, conservation authorities and Under lockdown level three, many sectors have been allowed to trade or operate to some government (through taxes). degree, which may have salvaged some businesses and prevented the further loss of jobs. Eroded protection of South Africa’s biodiversity and protected areas. However, the tourism and leisure sectors have remained closed for months, impacting on Reduced benefits to communities whose land has been returned to them in the land resti- thousands of jobs and with concomitant impacts on the fiscus and the wellbeing of mil- tution process. lions of South Africans. Over-reliance on the unsustainable Despite concerns over job losses use of natural resources by rural com- in major South African industries munities. in recent years, the tourism sector Potential negative sentiment towards has demonstrated resilience and, the protected area network should in 2017, the sector created 31, 752 communities lose all the benefits de- new jobs which was the most rived from them. number of net new jobs generated Reduced income for conservation by tourism within a year in at NGOs, who play a significant role in least the previous eight years. biodiversity conservation and com- Nature-based tourism refers to all munity conservation in South Africa forms of tourism where relatively and are major employers in the sector. undisturbed natural environments The conservation NGOs listed below, form the primary attraction or set- therefore welcome the announcement ting. by the minister for tourism that intra- The wildlife and nature-based provincial leisure travel may soon tourism sectors specifically sup- open up, under strict conditions, to port a wide number of associated ease the economic impact of COVID- industries and sectors, such as the 19. conservation sector, through in- The NGOs fully support the introduc- come generation for park man- tion of intra-provincial nature-based agement, wildlife protection, tourism into the economic recovery anti-poaching and to some degree under strong conditions and SOPs. border control through the man- agement of human movement in This is based on their belief that: transfrontier parks. Intra-provincial tourism can immedi- For years, national and provincial ately be opened up, allowing for conservation agencies have been overnight stays, without incurring the generating significant revenue risks associated with national or inter- through nature-based tourism that national travel. The tourism sector has contributes substantially to con- committed to implementing stringent servation management. sanitising and social distancing/ low density measures. Game reserves in South Africa also generate significant benefits to the surrounding com- Standard operating procedures have been developed for game reserves and parks that de- munities who contribute to goods and services consumed by visitors. In the absence of termine how many people can travel on an open game viewer, or which support self-dri- economic activity in these parks, there is increased risk of poaching, illegal resource ex- ving, which limit the number of patrons in restaurants, or change restaurant models to traction and park invasion. supply braai packs and take outs in parks; how reception areas and visitor centres are man- Years of engaging communities to share in the benefits arising from conservation and na- aged and so on. ture-based tourism equitably will be undone if protected areas lose their economic value Guests can participate in almost all nature-based tourism activities in semi-isolation and to the communities who depend on them, and should illegal resource use become their applying physical distancing principles. only means of survival. Guests can limit visits to the parks and reserves within their own provinces and limited It must be noted that many people employed in the nature-based tourism sector are un- numbers can be accommodated at any given time. skilled/ semi-skilled and are usually breadwinners in their families. Reopening local Wildlife and nature-based tourism offers guests the chance to self-drive or go on game tourism may not contribute to securing employment for many, and to securing livelihoods drives in open air vehicles with reduced numbers of guests or family members only. in the most vulnerable households and regions. Adventure tourism offers guests the opportunity to undertake outdoor activities such as SANParks, as the custodian of about 70 percent of South Africa’s state-owned protected hiking, trail running, mountain biking, canoeing/ paddling, birdwatching and more, in area network, derives 80 percent of its income from nature-based tourism activities. semi-isolation states and with expert guides, thus reducing social interactions and in low A significant component of this revenue funds park management, anti-poaching, man- numbers. agement of marine protected areas, ranger patrol and protection services including the air- The NGOs signed believe that nature-based tourism not only offers guests the opportuni- craft and associated rhino security technologies as well as management of wildlife. ties to have enjoyable, safe and healthy leisure time, but is one of the few sectors that There are many community-owned reserves that generate income for clinics, schools, stands to revitalise the economy and bring much-needed income back into South African community recreation facilities as well many jobs linked to goods and services associated households in the short term. with these reserves, including catering and accommodation. Allowing an early, phased and safe reopening of the local nature-based tourism sector of- Several of these community-owned reserves are linked to national and provincial parks and fers the opportunity to increase the economic, mental and physical well-being of millions benefit from visitors to parks or their own concessionaire managed lodges. of people and sustain the conservation of South Africa’s natural resources for future gen- Nature-based tourism is also a major outlet for people,who have been confined in urban erations. areas. About 70 percent of visitors to national parks are local tourists and thus, the tourism The NGOs welcome the phased reopening of the local nature-based tourism sector and en- sector can continue to support thousands of livelihoods even before our borders reopen. courage South Africans to support their local nature-based tourism enterprises in the new ‘no touch economy’. The signed NGOs are the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), BirdLife The consequences of any extended lockdown for the wildlife and nature-based South Africa (BLSA), Wildlife and Environment Society South Africa (WESSA) and tourism sector, and by extension to the entire tourism industry, will be dire and po- Wilderness Foundation Africa (WFA).
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Chef Anita’s creamy mac ‘n’ cheese
This week, Chef Anita Faku of the Cap- Whisk the butter and flour mixture into a sicum Culinary Studio shares her cheesy paste and slowly add milk. and creamy mac ʻnʼ cheese recipe. The secret, she states, is the addition of Keep whisking until the mixture starts to sour cream which gives it a delicious tang. thicken, do not allow lumps to form. Sea- son with salt and pepper and add the Easy-to-make mac ‘n’ cheese (serves cheeses to the white sauce (keeping four to six) some aside for the topping). Ingredients: Once melted, 500g of macaroni take off 500ml of mozzarella the cheese (keep a hand- ful aside for the top- ping) 500ml of cheddar cheese (keep a handful aside for the Chaka-lekker burger pie topping) 125ml of sour cream 113g of butter heat. Ingredients: 125ml of flour Com- One litre of milk bine One box of Fryʼs Asian Spiced Burgers or Fryʼs Traditional Burgers Salt and pepper your Two packets of puff pastry cooked mac- Olive oil for frying Method: aroni with your Salt and pepper cheese sauce, add the One cup of chakalaka Bring a pot of water to the boil, add salt sour cream to give it a tangy taste. and a dash of cooking oil. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and One cup of grated vegan cheese Add your macaroni and allow to cook until top with off with a generous serving of Sesame seeds, to garnish al dente. cheddar cheese and mozzarella. To serve: In a separate pot, start melting your butter Bake for 10 minutes at 180°C or until the Baked potato wedges and slowly add flour once butter is melted. cheese has melted on top. Tomato sauce Simple side salad Method • Preheat the oven to 180°C. • Roll out the first pack of puff pastry on a floured surface, using a small plate just larger than the patty, cut two circles from the pastry. Place 1 burger patty on top of each pastry round and wet the edges with a little water. • Top with a generous dollop of chakalaka and grated vegan cheese. • Repeat the process of cutting two circles from the second roll of pastry and place the circles over the top of the burgers. • Using a fork, seal the edges well and brush the top of the pies with a little olive oil. Sprinkle with sesame seeds then bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until golden brown on top. • Serve the pies with a side of crispy baked potato wedges and tomato sauce for dipping.
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Be wise, sanitize. Spread the message not the virus. Page 10 THE RISING SUN, MEREBANK, AUGUST 11, 2020 - www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za RISING SUN - X-tra Edition Miss South Africa 2020 top 10 finalists announced
This yearʼs top 10 Miss South Africa fi- where she works as an account man- nalists- one of whom will be crowned ager for a marketing agency. Miss South Africa 2020 on Saturday, • Natasha Joubert (23), who is from October 24, in a glamorous and enter- Centurion, Tshwane, has a B.Com in tainment-packed pageant screened Marketing Management and works in live on M-Net and Mzansi Magic and PR at a firm of attorneys. streamed for an international audi- • Shudufhadzo Musida (24) comes ence- have been announced. from Ha-Masia in Limpopo and has a The contestants represent six Bachelor of Social Sciences in Philos- provinces: Gauteng has four (with ophy, Politics and Economics from the three from Tshwane and one from University of Pretoria. She is currently Soweto), followed by the Eastern doing her BA Honours in International Cape with two, while KwaZulu-Natal, Relations at the University of Witwa- Western Cape, Limpopo and North tersrand. West each has one entrant. • Thato Mosehle (25) hails from They are an impressive group and in- Klerksdorp in the North West and is a clude two medical doctors working on medical doctor currently completing the COVID frontline, two full-time inter- her internship with the aim of becom- national models as well as marketing, ing an anaesthesiologist. education and economics graduates The winner of the public vote- where and a food scientist. members of the public were invited to For the first time in the history of the vote for their favourite contestant and Miss South Africa pageant, the con- propel her into the top 10- was testants, who make the top three, will Shudufhadzo Musida. represent the country at the worldʼs Stephanie Weil, CEO of the Miss three most prestigious pageants. Pre- South Africa Organisation, said, “We viously, the Miss South Africa Organi- have whittled these finalists down from sation sent a representative to both literally thousands of entrants and we Miss Universe and Miss World, but will honestly believe we have found the 10 also now be fielding a candidate at women who, right now, represent Miss Supranational. everything Miss South Africa stands The 10 finalists are (in alphabetical for.” order of their first names): Any one of these girls could be crowned the winner but only one will • Aphelele Mbiyo (24) was born in take the crown from her predecessor, Mthata and raised in Port Elizabeth Tshwane, Gauteng is a full-time inter- Chatsworth in KwaZulu-Natal. She is Sasha Lee Olivier. but currently lives in Johannesburg. national model, who is also finishing now based in Joburg working as a “So we can look forward to a very ex- She holds a BA in Integrated Market- her B.Com Business Management de- medical doctor at the Charlotte Max- citing pageant where our judges are ing Communications. gree through Unisa and has a diploma eke Academic Hospital. going to have the extremely difficult • Busisiwe Mmotla (27) is from in nutrition. • Lebogang Mahlangu (24) from task of choosing Miss South Africa Soweto and is a Senior and FET • Jordan van der Vyver (24) comes Soshanguve, Gauteng, is a food sci- 2020,” she concluded. phase teacher, who graduated from from Greenpoint, Cape Town, and is entist working in research and devel- Miss South Africa is presented by Weil the University of Johannesburg and is an international model who usually opment for a large multi-national. Entertainment in association with M- currently studying for a diploma in per- spends half the year working over- • Melissa Nayimuli (24) is from But- Net, Mzansi Magic, Sun International sonal training. seas. terworth in the Eastern Cape but now and Brand South Africa. • Chantelle Pretorius (24) from • Karishma Ramdev (25) hails from lives in Sunninghill, Johannesburg
Report crime on these Free rabies awareness emergency numbers drive to be held in Umlazi
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The alcohol industry welcomed the call by the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) for government to start preparing for the lifting of the ban on the formal sale of alcohol. The decision recognises that there was no immediate severe pressure on hospi- tal beds set aside for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. The call was made by SAMRC presi- dent, Dr Glenda Gray and Prof Charles Parry, director of Alcohol, Tobacco and other Drugs Research Unit of the SAMRC during an interview with Michael Avery of Business Day TV on Friday, July 31. Dr Gray and Prof Parry acknowledged that the anticipated excessive pressure on hospitals as a result of a surge in COVID-19 infection was not materialis- ing. Last week, Gauteng premier, David Makhura reported a 57 percent occupa- tion rate with 5, 500 patients using the 9, 576 public hospital beds available. West- start planning for them in a few weeks’ have achieved what we needed. Now we approach to the ban, it needs to urgently ern Cape premier, Alan Winde reported a time, maybe even talking about lifting need to address other issues. We have open talks for the orderly reopening of 71 percent occupancy of the hospital the ban on alcohol sales, particularly if achieved the lives, now we need to look alcohol trade to prevent further losses of beds available in the Cape Town metro. you say that around the country there is at livelihoods,” said Dr Gray. jobs and revenue for both the state and The province’s infections appear to have not so much pressure around the hospital The prohibition of alcohol sales is hav- business,” said Sibani Mngadi, peaked. beds,” answered Prof Parry, further stat- Prof Parry was asked if the decision to ing a devastating effect on the livelihood, spokesman for the alcohol industry. ing the need to also consider staff capac- with more than 100, 000 of the almost ban alcohol sales to free up hospital beds More than R19 billion in revenue and ity needed to manage COVID-19 one million jobs supported by the alco- was ill-advised- given the impact that the R3, 4 billion in excise tax to government patients. hol industry value chain having been lost ban has on the jobs and excise tax col- was lost during the first phase of the ban Dr Gray, also a member of the Ministe- in the first phase of the ban at lockdown lection- while not hitting the maximum rial Advisory Council advising the health level five and four. of alcohol sales. use of those beds? minister on the COVID-19 response, ex- “Nineteen days since that economically Furthermore, the industry has requested “We now need to start looking at plan- plained that the recommendation to gov- devastating decision to ban alcohol with the ministry of finance to defer the pay- ning for lifting of the temporary ban on ernment is to be nimble. immediate effect, the SAMRC is advis- ment of a further R5 billion currently due alcohol sales. And we need to look at “We have achieved the impact by having ing government differently. If the gov- to SA Revenue Services until the ban on what measures, so that we can perhaps a curfew and prohibition on alcohol. We ernment is to be consistent in its alcohol sales has been lifted. THE RISING SUN, MEREBANK, AUGUST 11, 2020 - www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za
YOUR NO. 1 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER Coach RS6 promotes fitness and healthy lifestyles in communities
Staying true to the say- Squats ing of ‘Health is Wealth’, A squat is a strength ex- a Newlands East fitness ercise in which the trainer is promoting trainee lowers their hips sports development and from a standing position a healthy lifestyle in the and then stands back up. community by providing During the descent of a boot-camp training ses- squat, the hip and knee sions to keep residents joints flex while the fit. ankle joint dorsiflexes; The Futsal player who conversely the hip and among his many other knee joints extend and achievements, was part the ankle joint plantar- of the team that repre- flexes when standing up. sented the country in the 2016 African Cup of Na- Plank tions (AFCON) World It is an isometric core Qualifier. Radlin strength exercise that in- Some of the Newlands East fitness enthusiasts doing the plank exercise - an isometric core Sanssoucie said he also volves maintaining a po- strength exercise that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up for the maximum engages unemployed Radlin Sanssoucie also engages unem- sition similar to a possible time. youth in fitness training push-up for the maxi- to empower them to be- ployed youth in fitness training to empower them to become trainers and earn an in- mum possible time. On come trainers and earn an exercise mat or yoga an income especially as come. ground. Then you’re core, think of pulling evenly throughout your tact Radlin Sanssoucie mat, position your el- going to pop up on your your belly button up to body. on 079-257-6066 or visit the country is facing bows directly under tough economic times. commitment, among returning to a position toes, keeping your body the ceiling, firing your For more information on RS6 Fitness Futsal Fut- your shoulders and rest in a straight line from glutes and quads and fo- the bootcamp training bol on Facebook and In- “Keeping the youth off other things that can also with the feet together your forearms on the the streets and getting be used to influence and the arms at the head to toe. Make sure cusing on keeping the sessions and home stagram. them to focus on fitness other areas of their sides. This exercise you’re engaging your weight distributed workout exercises, con- and sports is a great way lives,” said Coach RS6. works your glutes, of getting them off drugs With gyms being closed quadriceps and hip flex- and other illegal activi- during lockdown level ors. ties. Making them focus 3, coach RS6 has pro- on being entrepreneurs vided residents some Mountain Climbers and helping to keep them home work-out exer- Drop into a top press-up fit at the same time has cises which can be done position, supporting been one of my goals,” from the comfort of their your weight on your said Sanssoucie. homes. hands and toes, with The successful player is your arms straight and affectionately known as High Knees your legs extended. RS6, a name derived Stand with your feet hip- Keeping your core from his sporting career width apart. Lift up your braced and your shoul- - R being the first letter left knee to your ders, hips and feet in a PUBLIC NOTICE of his name and S, being chest.Switch to lift your straight line throughout, the first letter of his sur- right knee to your chest. bring one knee towards name, and 6 being his Continue the movement, your chest, then return it national team kit num- alternating legs and to the starting position. CONSTRUCTION OF THE TIE-IN TO THE SEA moving at a sprinting or ber. Repeat the movement He then named his sports running pace. OUTFALL EFFLUENT PIPE AT THE CUTTINGS brand, RS6 Fitness Fut- with your other leg, then sal Futbol which is the Jumping Jack continue alternating legs contributing factor to his Is a physical jumping throughout. This exer- BEACH- SOUTH OF DURBAN sporting success. Since exercise performed by cise works your upper its inception in 2018, he jumping to a position and lower body as well focused on three types of with the legs spread as your core, adding car- EThekwini Municipality wishes to inform residents of the South Durban Basin sports which is fitness, wide and the hands dio and total body futsal and futbol and has going overhead, some- strength exercise to your >LÕÌÌ iVÃÌÀÕVÌvÌ iÇäÌiÌÌ i-i>"ÕÌv>ivyÕiÌ««ii>Ì been active in the com- times in a clap, and then workout. munities of Newlands the Cuttings Beach in Merewent, South of Durban. East and surrounds as well as Phoenix. Speaking about getting residents together to ex- The project started in response to aging infrastructure which was affecting the ercise and stay fit, Sanssoucie said this is a -ÕÌ iÀ7>ÃÌi7>ÌiÀ/Ài>ÌiÌ7ÀÃ>`ÃÜÌÃw>« >ÃiLi} great way to change lives and engage people the tie-in of the new section of the outfall pipeline. from different back- grounds to come to- gether under one banner of training and also net- / iVÃÌÀÕVÌvÌ iivyÕiÌ««iiÃÌÀi«>ViÌ i`ÃiVÌvÌ i work while at it. “Training is ultimately pipeline and will take place between 17 to 24 August 2020. about transforming your life and building a lifestyle for your mind, body and soul, literally. Access to Cuttings Beach will be closed to the public until the construction is The fact that one can commit to achieving complete. The beach will be opened only when it is deemed safe to do so by their physical goals de- pict characteristics such as discipline, desire, ÃViÌwVÌiÃÌð
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