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THERE’S a groundswell of opposition to the drilling of exploration oil wells off the coast of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) with the South Durban Environmental Alliance (SDCEA), led by Desmond D’Sa challenging the authorisation granted by the Deparment of Mineral Resources (DMR) to foreign mining giants Eni and SASOL, permitting them to drill six exploration wells at two deep sea locations off KZN's coast. Speaking on their appeal, D’Sa said there was no consideration taken into account of how this exploration will affect the lives of millions of people who use the ocean. “KwaZulu-Natal has over 12 000 fi shers who depend on the ocean for a livelihood, a booming tourism and recreational industry whose source of income depends on the ocean. Our ocean has rich marine biodiversity many of which are endangered and run the risk of extinction. The public participation was inadequate and not meaningful as it failed to inform various communities along the entire coastline of KwaZulu-Natal,” he said. According to D’Sa, the public participation meetings only took place in Durban, Richards Bay and Port Shepstone, areas, he said, which did not represent the entire coastline. “It is evident that oil rigs have dire consequences on the environment and marine life. In the case of the Deepwater Horizon accident in 2010, more than 200 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico killing 11 workers and destroying an abundance of marine life. “The South Durban Community Environmental Alliance together with many coastal communities of KwaZulu-Natal will be appealing this decision. The ocean belongs to the people of South Africa, and we should have a say in what happens to it. And we say no to oil A typical offshore oil and rig platform that local conservationists and community groups are fi ghting against. In August, Eni-SASOL were and gas,” he said. given the go-ahead by the Department of Mineral Resources to drill up to six exploration oil wells at two deep sea locations offshore of  More on page 2 KwaZulu-Natal. 2 Friday, 1 November 2019

SAINT Giles NPO for the Disabled is inviting the FRESH from the Hilton Arts Festival, A MAN, who had been shot in the back, collapsed public to support its Christmas Giving Tree as the Thanks for the Melodies will be behind the wheel of his vehicle on Alpine Road, as festive season approaches. performed on Saturday, 9 and Sunday, 10 he tried to drive himself to hospital. The public can get involved by donating one November. Garrith Jamieson said Rescue Care Paramedics can of food, wrapped in a R10 note, which will Anthony Stonier and Karen Campbell- received the call just after 11pm on Saturday. help build the giving tree. Gillies, delight in this intimate musical Karen Campbell-Gillies and Anthony He said the man had sustained a gunshot wound to All tins will be gifted to staff and the R10 revue that will spark memories and Stonier. his back and was in a serious condition. donation will go into the Saint Giles charity kitty. remember melodies. “Advanced life support was needed to stabilise the If you can help, contact either Brenda or Shows at 6.15pm for 7pm on 9 Seats limited. Cost is R150. To book, man before rushing him to hospital,” he said. Vaneshiri on 031 337 4404 or brenda@saintgiles. November and 2.15pm for 3pm on 10 contact Sue on [email protected] or The exact location of the initial shooting is org.za or [email protected]. November in a private home. 082 882 9869. unknown, however SAPS are investigating.

 Continued from on page 1 Eco groups lodge appeal with Minister

LOCAL environmental including critique of the lobbyist groups oil spill modelling and are challenging the assessment of risks and authorisation granted by impacts. By contrast, the Department of Mineral the independent experts, Resources (DMR) to cautioned that such deep- foreign mining giants Eni sea offshore oil exploration and SASOL to drill six was a new frontier for the exploration oil wells at oil and gas industry, and two deep sea locations that a wellhead blowout off the coast of KwaZulu- frequency was expected Natal. to be greater in deep Environmental attorneys high-current locations and Adrian Pole and Kirsten very rapid responses to Youens lodged a detailed catastrophic events would appeal on behalf of be near impossible. They WILDOCEANS, with the also cautioned against the Environment, Forestry and risk assessment by the Fishery (DEFF) Minister EIA consultants, saying Barbara Creecy. it signifi cantly under- The Appeals Directorate represented the likely of DEFF has given the negative environmental Department, Eni and impacts. SASOL’s representatives “This is particularly Councillor Mmabatho Tembe by the park in Dunkirk Road, Umbilo. until 11 November to alarming given the critical respond to the all “grounds biodiversity areas and for appeal” submitted by new Marine Protected 47 appellants who include Areas (MPAs) on the east the SDCEA and the South coast of South Africa that African Association are in the path of more for Marine Biological realistic oil spill modelling Research (SAAMBR). scenarios. Damage to According to these areas would severely WILDOCEANS the compromise biodiversity, Environmental Impact fi sheries and tourism,” said Assessment (EIA) Harris. undertaken by the In their appeal to the oil company’s EIA Minister, WILDOCEANS UMBILO residents are calling for the park in the park is also used as a toilet. Vagrants trade, and the park for their ‘business.’ consultants (ERM) argued contends that the Final and nearby substation in Dunkirk Road, that pick through the rubbish in surrounding Visiting the park on Monday, ward that the possibility of Environmental Impact which they say is being abused by vagrants, areas bring the bags to the park and rummage, councillor Mmabatho Tembe said she a catastrophic oil spill Report (FEIR) prepared to be cleaned and fenced. They claim whatever they don’t need is just strewn across had requested a clean-up at the park and should a wellhead blowout by Eni and SASOL’s vagrants live in the park, openly use drugs the park,” she said. substation on 11 September and that the Parks occur was unlikely and consultants was and use the substation as a toilet. Schnittker said the playground equipment Department and DSW had cut the grass, that impacts on South fl awed, that the public According to one resident, Katherine is old and vagrants had stolen whatever they cleaned up litter and removed the vagrants. Africa’s ocean would be participation process was Schnittker, between 10 and 12 vagrants have could hack off during the night. “We have had a series of clean-ups at low. However, disturbed unfair, the EIA Oil Spill been living in the park for the past three “The whoonga addicts sit there all day the park but the result is that it continues to by the quality of the Model predictions were months, and a recent park clean-up by the and night and smoke in front of children degrade as time goes by. The Departments EIA, Dr Jean Harris, unrealistic, potential municipality did nothing to deter them from playing in the park unsupervised. The fl ies need to take better care of their entities,” she executive director of environmental impact returning. and rats have been the worst, not to mention said. WILDOCEANS, obtained was under-estimated, and “The substation next to the park urgently the stench. Residents and businesses in the Tembe said she would request another three international expert there was no climate risk needs to be fenced off as it has been used road have had enough! The whole area also clean-up, adding that she had contacted the reviews of the EIA, assessment. as a toilet by the vagrants that have been badly needs new lights,” she said, adding that head of the Electricity Department to request sleeping in the park for months. A dustbin prostitutes were using the road to ply their the substation be fenced. Safety forum meets Enter blind THE Bulwer Safety and Urban Regeneration Forum (BSURF) meets on Tuesday, 12 navigators rally November at Glenwood Community Church Hall, intersection of Clark and Bulwer Roads, at TEST your boundaries by entering the Blind 6.15pm for 6.30pm. Navigators Rally which takes place on There will be a speaker on the night. Tea/ Sunday, 10 November. coffee will be served after the meeting. As a sighted driver you are paired with a Contact Heather on 062 267 6535. blind navigator and required to completely rely on each other to get around a designated HSA 45 course on public roads, running against the CORDLESS HEDGE clock. The event is both challenging and fun TRIMMER R 1 595 and a wonderful opportunity to learn about abilities and disabilities. There are always more navigators than drivers so consider signing up so that blind participants will not be disappointed. Check in is at 9am on Sunday 10 November at the Durban Bowling Club, Greyville. Drivers should register in advance by contacting Saffura on 031 309 6785 or [email protected].

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Private developers invited to partner with city

PRIVATE developers with their own land will be invited to partner with the City for the development of gap and affordable housing. This follows the tabling of a report at an Executive Committee meeting held this week. The report suggests that private developers enter into partnership agreements to help to provide gap and affordable housing developments to assist in creating sustainable human settlements and improved quality of household life. According to the report, to date eThekwini Municipality has delivered 194 794 RDP homes, 2 787 Community Residential Units with 23 000 rental units transferred to tenants. However, despite these efforts the housing backlog persists. Gap housing is a Human Settlements Programme which is enabled through the Finance Linked Individual Subsidy Programme (FLISP) which targets the Trevor White looks out over the ponds at Umbilo Park. He said there is tourist potential at this park which needs to be realised. population that is capable of producing income and classifi ed as the economically active population who can afford to pay monthly bonds and rental payments. The FLISP was developed to enable fi rst time home-ownership to households in the affordable or gap market, which are people earning between R3 501 and R22 000 per month. The report notes the rapid rate of urbanisation in the city, with the increase in urban population outpacing the economic development in the city resulting in a demand for safe, clean and affordable A LOCAL social worker passionate about the Umbilo beauty, the predators are criminals of place. There is the potential to have hides, tables housing. tourist potential of the Umbilo “Ponds” Park, is two varieties - those desperately living in the and chairs for picnics and a broader vision that I The City cannot cope alone with the on a mission to draw all relevant roleplayers and dense natural bush and those well-dressed armed hope, through the USDO, we can co-opt movers growing demand for gap and affordable responsibly-minded citizens together, through gangsters coming from outside,who have learned and shakers onto a project to reclaim this space housing thus there's a need to forge strategic the Umbilo Social Development Organisation that the pickings are rich and the consequences and for the tourist potential to be realised,” he partnerships with the private sector which (USDO), and tackle an urban renewal project to are naught. said. can provide an additional source of capital reclaim the area. White said Brettonwood High School to meet the gaps. Speaking to Berea Mail, Trevor White said adjoining the Umbilo Pans, as well as Rossburgh In line with Supply Chain Management residents had a responsibility to help build the I hope... we can co-opt and Phambili High Schools nearby, could also Policy, the fi rst step is calling for expression society they desired and which children and the movers and shakers onto a project get involved through school enviro clubs. of interest for private developers to partner youth deserved. It is with this in mind, that his “We need to look at whether ‘lifting’ the with the City on their own land parcels for interest in reclaiming Umbilo, and especially the to reclaim this space and for the Umbilo Pans into an opportunity for eco gap and affordable housing developments. Umbilo Park, was born. tourism, both for our local families as well Step two calls for proposals against the “The ‘crime and grime’ despair impacts tourist potential to be realised as international visitors, could also be an properties identifi ed. This will allow the hugely on the daily lives of many children, opportunity for training and employment. City to quantify the infrastructure costs adolescents, adults, families, and business White, who works as a counsellor at Outdoor restaurants and catering, which can against the expected yield and subsequently people living in or walking through the Brettonwood High School twice a week, said he be provided by the school catering club, will budget for these projects once feasibility Rossburgh - Oliver Lea Drive and M7 triangle. has to counsel learners who have been mugged also attract more responsible users and tourists and binding contracts have been signed. Just talk to the schools, talk to the pedestrians walking through the park every week. He said to the upgraded recreational and eco tourism The report recommended that the coming from nearby as well as the many who he had approached the police and the local ward infrastructure, which already includes Parks Urban Settlements Development Grant come from other parts of our city, off the buses councillor for intervention and had been told Maintenance. This could be an eco tourism be utilised for the infrastructure provision and trains and taxis, and who then walk the by Umbilo SAPS that the sector head had been project in partnership with the municipality. of services for the gap and affordable gauntlet past and through the generally well- tasked to take a more active role in the policing Umbilo is blessed to have these wonderful housing project. It further recommended maintained but non-secured recreational park of the park, which he says is a positive start. resources and I thank the Parks Department who that reduced planning fees be charged to and the adjoining naturally wonderful Umbilo “For me there is beauty at this park, a do their best to maintain them,” he said. private developers while stating that the Ponds/Pans,” he said. potential which is not realised, and a place Municipality would receive over time, rates He said in the International Heritage Reserves which is not open to people because of the  If any organisations would like to get from these housing projects as well as social of South Africa, the same indigenous bush and crime element. This was a drive-in cinema in involved in this project to reclaim the dividends. pans have as their predators crocodiles and lions the 80s and after it was closed, someone had the Umbilo Ponds, they can contact Trevor on and maybe leopards. But in this similarly natural foresight to create this amazing and wonderful [email protected].

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Safety tips for protecting your dog, Claim your pets, provided online by Dogtime.com and Dogster.com: says SPCA AN increasing number of reports posted on social media and 1. Regularly check the IF your pet is missing following the WhatsApp groups by owners of integrity of your fence fi reworks at the weekend, Durban missing dogs, or lost dogs found Securing your perimeter and Coast SPCA urges you to visit its wandering around the community with a strong, high fence that premises in Springfi eld Park to claim together with reports of alleged makes it diffi cult for thieves to your animal. dognappings and poisonings, has get access to your property. According to Tanya Fleischer, prompted a appeal by the Bulwer 2. Sectioning off your marketing manager at the SPCA, four Safety and Urban Regeneration property dogs were taken to its premises on Forum for owners to take more Most dogs are stolen at Sunday night. responsiblity for the their pets. night or in the early hours “Two were injured, and one from Heather Rorick, chairperson of the morning. Allowing Verulam was so badly injured it did of the forum, said there had been your dog to sleep inside is, not make it. We received lots of calls many reports of this nature in the therefore, the ideal solution. If on Monday and Tuesday for collection Glenwood area. your dog isn’t allowed to sleep of stray animals, as well as calls from “Owners need to secure their pets inside, sectioning off your people reporting their lost animals, safety, the same as they would if property with a second fence however none of the animals taken in to they have a small child. Your pet’s is an alternative solution, the SPCA on Sunday have been claimed safety is your responsibility as an which makes it signifi cantly yet,” she said. owner,” she said. more diffi cult for thieves to Fleischer encouraged the public to Last month, Blue Security posted poison or steal your dog. visit the SPCA to check for their missing a warning on social media, claiming 3. Consider removing pet, and to also check with local vets ‘dognapping’ was on the rise in “beware of the dog” signage and put the message out on community Durban, following an infl ux of Although this signage has WhatsApp groups. missing dog posts, most presumed some benefi ts, it also alerts She said October marks the start of the stolen, on social media timelines. thieves to the fact that you fi reworks season, with Diwali and Guy Karen Janisch of the Blue Bundu have a dog, particularly in the Fawkes, running all the way through to Brigade, a pet rescue service, said case of power breeds, such New Year’s Eve. During this time the that the organisation had seen a a Rottweilers or Pit Bulls, SPCA experiences a rise in number of defi nite increase in ‘dognapping’. who are sought after for dog stray animals coming through its doors, fi ghting. and lost reports from worried pet owners 4. Be wary of strangers start to pour in. Pets that haven’t that show an overly active “The Durban and Coast SPCA interest in your dog encourages pet owners to get their been neutered or spayed All dog owners love talking animals microchipped. This is the best about their furkids but you way to ensure you will be reunited with may be sold to puppy mills should be careful about your pet should they go missing during or backyard breeders sharing too many details to this busy time. We also have Anxitane for strangers. Be cautious of sale, this is a herbal calming medication people asking too many details such as how much you paid, if which is recommended for all pet “No dogs are immune to theft. owners during the fi reworks season. It they are purebred and whether Pets that haven’t been neutered or or not they are neutered or is highly effective and will help keep spayed may be sold to puppy mills your pet calm without the harsh effects spayed. or backyard breeders, popular or 5. Spay or neuter your dog of a tranquiliser. Older pets should get expensive dog breeds are resold checked by their vet before giving them Dogs are sometimes stolen and some dogs, particularly power to be resold for breeding any medication,” she said. breeds, are sold to dog fi ghting rings Jessica Potgieter cuddles her pet Roxy. Roxy went missing in January purposes. Spaying or either as a fi ghter or bait,” she said, neutering your pet can reduce How to keep your pets safe advising pet owners to secure their and was never found. during the fireworks season: their chances of being stolen. properties and to reduce the chance 6. Training your dog Keep them indoors in a familiar room. of having their dog stolen. as Aldicarb, Temik and Two-Step, the dog has fi nished eating. This Although it may be more Close the windows and curtains. Carte Blanche also recently aired often found in insecticides and training will ensure your dog will diffi cult to train older dogs, Have the TV or radio on to muffl e the an insert on dog poisoning. The pesticides. Anticoagulant rat poison not fall victim to poisoning,” he sound. it is highly benefi cial to train investigation revealed that about 1 is also often used. said. your dog not to accept food Stay in the room with them and act 000 dogs are poisoned weekly in Responding to the report, local Smith said it was also important from strangers or to only normally - our pets react to our emotions, South Africa, despite the suspected canine behaviour and training to ensure dog sitters and pet walkers so if you are calm, they will feel calm. accept food under certain poison being banned here. specialist, Grant Smith, said it is were properly trained and upskilled conditions, such as in a Give them something to do, such as a The most commonly used poisons vital to train a dog to only eat out of to deal with emergency situations, specifi c bowl. chewy bone to munch on or catnip toys by criminals are organophosphates its food bowl. and should be qualifi ed to look after for cats. 7. Hire trustworthy dog/ and carbamate, commercially known “Take the bowl off the fl oor after a dog. house sitters Get a herbal calming medication for your pet - most effective when started Ensure that you only hire professional, responsible and a week prior to the expected fi reworks What to do if your dog has been stolen: - which is available to purchase at your trusted pet-care providers local SPCA or vet. to look after your pet while 1. Report your missing dog to the the microchip database. your contact details. you are away. Go to a trusted Have them microchipped . “Please make the SPCA your fi rst port microchip database 2. Open a case of theft 4. Beware of scam artists source, such as a local vet, of call should you fi nd a lost or stray Microchipping won’t prevent If your animal has been stolen, it Be careful of scam artists to fi nd a good dog-sitter and animal or if you have lost your pet. If your pet from being stolen, however, is advisable to open a case of theft at demanding reward money for the always check references your pet has gone missing, please ensure should your dog be found it will the nearest SAPS branch. return of your pet. Common scams before hiring. Once you to visit your local SPCAs within the assist in identifying the pet as yours. 3. Get help immediately involve someone phoning to tell have hired the dog-sitter, seven day time frame,” she said. Ensure that all of your details are up Make use of social media and any you that they have found your dog ensure that they are informed to date. In the event that your pet has available networks to distribute a in a far-off area and need money to of all the necessary safety been stolen, report the missing dog to clear, recent image of your dog and transport your dog back to you. precautions for your home. New App reunites lost pets with owners

WE have all seen it before Wrede, MD of Empire State, are overburdened with lost on community group feeds - the software development and found pet posts, putting frantic pet owners searching company that built the app, pressure on forum admins. for their lost pets, or good said: “We saw a need for this This app aims to alleviate citizens trying to catch animals service within communities, some of that pressure.” on the loose and take them not only for private citizens, The app is available for to the nearest vet or place of but for vets and animal download on both the Google safety. welfare organisations too. Play and Apple App stores. Now there is an App with The App allows for adding the sole purpose of reuniting lost and found animal listings, lost pets with their owners. describing the animal by type, The Lost & Hound App is free describing the animal by to use and requires an e-mail condition, adding photos of the address or Facebook account animal, adding location where to sign up. the animal was found, adding People can list lost and a description of the animal found pets, along with and direct messaging between pictures, and search for users, allowing for both videos animals within a 30km radius and photos to be sent. of their location. Once a user “Often pets remain Download on the Google fi nds an animal they think may unclaimed for weeks or Play storeor the Apple App be theirs, they can privately months, purely because store. message the poster and owners are not looking in Visit the website: https:// organise collection. the right places. In addition, lostandhound.co.za/ or contact Speaking about the App, Ed many community platforms [email protected]. Friday, 1 November 2019 5 Crime reporting goes digital THE Umbilo Executive CPF and Umbilo SAPS hosted a successful Anti-Crime A NEW App aimed at streamlining crime Awareness and Fun Day on Saturday at reporting was offi cially launched by the South Stella Sports Club. African Police Service (SAPS) in Umlazi, South Residents were treated to a performance of Durban, last week, during the launch of the by the Police Band, anti-crime awareness 2019/2020 Safer Festive Season Operations. talks and displays by the Public Order A fi rst of its kind on the continent, the Policing, Dog Unit and Fire Department, MySaps mobile App, which is now available as well as a human traffi cking display, self- on Android and iOS as a free download, was defense displays, and entertainment from designed to provide South Africans with a new Sylvester (Sly) Dunn from Afritude, the and easy way to access policing services and Durban Girls’ High School drum majorettes, information. the Glenwood High School Band, Mhayise The App is an initiative developed through Dance Productions and Karate For You Crime Stop, and was developed so that (KFY) Goju Ryu KZN. communities can report crimes anonymously. Children took part in a fancy dress The new app will allow citizens to interact with competition, dressing up as their favourite law enforcement offi cials more effectively, and super hero, and there were also drawing and users will be able to take videos or pictures colouring-in competitions, face painting and of crimes and send these to Crime Stop. The a jumping castle. tip-off will then be sent to the relevant province Various security companies were also and police station to follow up. The person that present on the day, assisting with queries reports the crime will get a reference number to on security upgrades, and residents got to add more information regarding the crime or to browse craft stalls at the fl eamarket. Alex Swanepoel with Insp Jason Manggos from Metro Search and Rescue. follow up on the police’s progress. My SAPS can also be used to report corrupt police offi cers, with information being forwarded to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate for further investigation. Along with being able to submit tip-offs, users of the MySAPS App will also have the ability to locate the nearest police station or vulnerable services facilities, and the ability to send emergency messages in case of danger. The MySAPS App is available for Sgt Tholi Xaba from smartphones from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store in South Africa. SAPS Search and Feature phones users can also use the USSD Rescue, Const Lee string *134*10111# to access the SAPS Crime Bryant from Metro Tip Off line. Police Search Coupled with this launch was the signing and Rescue, Insp of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Jacques Fourie from between the SAPS and the Department of Metro Police and Tourism ahead of the busy festive season. Tayla Walford. Devonne Smith and Josiah Carlton.

Kiara and Cassandra Swanepoel. Bahle and Junior Chiya.

Melanie Venter and Lt Col Stanley Perumall from Errol Eyden and Louise Stehouwer. Umbilo SAPS. Social media - think before you post

IT is quick and easy to share the agenda of an individual verify any information you any security information or or group and promote receive before forwarding it. warnings on social media, fearmongering based on false It is also important to watch but if you didn’t confi rm its information. By forwarding what photographs you post. authenticity before posting, the information you are Posting a photo of an alleged you might end up doing more promoting fake news,” he suspect could result in that damage than you think, warns said. case potentially being thrown a local security company. Pillay said when it comes out of court at a later date,” Vaughan Pillay, Fidelity to security-related fake news Pillay said. ADT’s district manager for the effects are all the more The important thing to KwaZulu-Natal, said: “We are harmful. Criminals are often remember, is if there is any seeing more and more fake behind security-related fake doubt as to the legitimacy of news posts relating to crime news items, and their objective the information, don’t share it. warnings and other security is to promote their own selfi sh “Information can be and safety news hitting the agenda, whatever that may be. verifi ed through the police likes of Facebook, Twitter and “It can lead to wasted or other security authorities. WhatsApp.” resources. The police and We all need to be responsible The intention, Pillay says, security companies may when it comes to spreading might appear to have been respond to a particular fake information, especially noble and praiseworthy but it news item claiming an relating to safety and security. often turns out to have been incident has happened, for Otherwise we could be in reality driven by less than example, while criminals responsible for igniting fi res honest motives. target another area. This is where there are no fi res at all,” “These items often fuel why it is so important to said Pillay. 6 Friday, 1 November 2019

OPINION bereamail Fun galore at Halloween event Spooks, witches, little devils and a scary pirate or two joined in the fun at the sixth annual Glenwood Halloween Trick or Treat event for children in Glenwood and surrounding areas on Saturday 26 October. Ferguson Road bustled with activity and halloween pumpkins and Umbilo man in dire straits decorations added to the festive atmosphere. after disability grant denied The road was closed off and hundreds of families dressed in innovative fancy dress went "I am 55 now, I haven’t worked trick or treating from house to house in a safe since 2010, and have been on environment. All decorations were hand-made disability for the past fi ve years, Candyce Green, who is going to employ me now by the community from recycled materials. Willow Schultz and so I can earn an income?" Lori and Amber Stander.

AW Worl Ridiculous, poor man... Social worker, sir. It might help. I PHOTOS: cannot apply for a Illa Thompson grant as my partner Sarojini and earns "too much". I'm 36, dying from Sasha veinous EDS. No income. Can't Bella afford specialist medical care, and the Ephraim. state has no idea what my genetic disorder is, and thus cannot treat me. I also have a kid at school. Her dad died 17 years ago, I cannot provide. Jessie, Kalya, It's ridiculous, as I said. I hope you Damian and Darian come right, no one deserves to suffer Chetty. like this. I have been stuck in a dark room for two years, can't afford a wheelchair. I feel your pain, and I'm sorry Sir. We can only fi ght for inclusivity. Best of health to you..

Austin and Brooklyn Wearne. Petition calls for ban on heavies in suburbia Step up and sign a petition Umbilo church celebrates 150 years Refuse bag delivery against logistics trucks passing through and parking in residential UMBILO Congregational areas. Church held its celebratory blues deserve thanksgiving service on Sunday, 20 October to commemorate the refund, says DA Patrick Flynn church’s 150th anniversary. Good that this The church forms part of the is being done United Congregational Church THE failure by Durban Solid Waste (DSW) to now rather than of Southern Africa. Each church deliver the city's blue refuse bags to residents later. My studio is a self-supporting church and who pay to have them delivered, has prompted is just off Sydney as such either has the ability to the Democratic Alliance (DA) to write to the road and in the call a full time minister or not, City Manager demanding an intervention into past four years we've seen some depending on the fi nances of the the ongoing issue. remarkable buildings go up all freight particular church. According to DA caucus leader, Nicole and container related. Sydney The fi rst church service was Umbilo Congregational Church celebrated 150 years. Graham, the issue is causing mounting Road is getting a major upgrade held in W Bottomley’s house in frustrations. with buildings being revamped and June 1869 and the fi rst building corner plot where the church community, and church services Graham said the bags are delivered to overhauled hence the increase in opened in January 1870 and now stands was purchased are held on Sundays at 9am and residents who elect to receive them for an trucks in the area. There is however served for many years. and the corner stone laid on 6pm. The Sunday School meets additional fee of R66.70, excluding VAT, no need for them to be driving along The fi rst permanent building 22 October 1932 by Mr WM on Sundays at 9am and has been which is added to their municipal bill. roads such as Hillier, Umbilo, ZK was erected in 1902, until the Fernie. The new church was running for well over 100 years. However, the bags haven’t been delivered to Matthews to name but a few. Well existing site was secured and a offi cially opened on 15 January There are various forms of residents for about three months, despite them done Councillor Mmbatho and her wood and iron building erected. 1933. fellowship by way of Bible being charged for the bags. team of helpers The church had been a preaching In 1963 an idea was born to study, prayer meetings, Zulu “The matter has been raised with DSW station and used to fall under the expand the church and have lessons, extra lessons run for on numerous occasions, but it is still not Smith Street church and shared the building altered, turn the maths, physics and life science resolved. If DSW is unable to supply the bags, the services with the Bellair church around and turn the then on Sundays after the service, a which are not an ordinary service, but an ministers. entrance into the altar. This was book club, Wally’s braai and art additional cost, then the cost of the bags must Stay on top of your From 1906 to 1911 the church undertaken and the rededication and craft club and a fl eamarket. be taken off the residents’ bill. It is ridiculous communities news and events was associated with the Sea and reopening took place on 13 Various outreaches are done by to continue to charge residents for a service View church and from 1911 September 1964. way of knitting or crocheting that the City knows it is not delivering,” said www.bereamail.co.za to 1919 it was connected to The church has been served blankets, scarves, bedsocks and Graham. the Florida Road Church. The by many ministers and lay beanies for babies, the elderly She said the DA had written to City church then opted for its own preachers over the years and is and the less fortunate. The Manager, Sipho Nzuza to demand his minister and from 1919 to 1923 currently under the guidance church also collects food items intervention into the matter, and to request was served by Rev J Richardson. of the acting Minister Rev and donates these to the Carrots refunds on all bills for those resdients who The church was then moved to Armstrong Makhanya. The and Peas soup kitchen run at haven’t received the bags that they’ve been bereamail @bereamail the back of the property and the church continues to serve the Kenneth Gardens. charged for. Friday, 1 November 2019 7 A life of service recorded in memoirs Support book fair THE Durban Book Fair is at Mitchell Park A BOOKLET entitled A Life in on Sunday, 3 November from 10am to Mission, the memoirs of Chaplain I have so many 3pm. Emeritus Father Paul Noel, has been The programme includes the launch compiled by local author, David stories, but age gets the of Black Forest by Tsitsi Sachikonye at Hughes, to create awareness on better of me! 10am, Sulosh Pillay introduces Daughters the work The Mission to Seafarers of Africa at 10.45am, the book How to eat undertakes in Durban. ice-crem by Hitesher Gef at 11.15am and David, who is the public Rakhsa Chabalsingh and Leon G chat with relations offi cer for the Mission to as other projects. Kiru Naidoo at noon about their illustrated Seafarers, launched the booklet at David said his motivation to English-isiZulu Dictionary. the organisation’s annual general put the booklet together was to The Durban Book Fair Green Awards meeting last month. document Father Paul’s work over take place between 2pm and 3pm, and Chaplain Father Paul is a living the years, as part of his work to visitors can also enjoy a Mrs Naidoo’s testament to the work of the Mission document the history of Durban. Made in Chatsworth heritage cooking and is the longest serving Padre in He said he enjoyed working with demonstration, an exhibition by the 1860 the history of the organisation. In Father Paul in compiling the Heritage Centre to mark the 159th year celebration of 50 years of dedicated booklet, as he had known him since anniversary of the fi rst Indian Indenture, a service, he was awarded the status of the mid 70s, and knew he had a free cancer screening, and the signing of Chaplain Emeritus by the Secretary long, colourful career, supported the petition to pardon Guy Fawkes. General of the organisation in 2012. through the years by Virginia. The Durban Book Fair is an initiative In 2014, Father Paul was the Commenting on the process, of HashtagBooks and the Mitchell Park winner of the Dr Dirk Lindemann Father Paul said: “We went with Trust. Entrance is free. It aims to promote Welfare Personality of the Year things I could remember when the reading culture in Durban. Award at the International Seafarers compiling the booklet. I have so Contact 083 778 1991. Welfare Awards. Now in his eighties, many stories, but age gets the better although he has offi cially retired, he of me! This has been the most Time to renew post boxes continues to serve seafarers with a Virginia and Father Paul Noel and author, David Hughes, with the rewarding job and if I was young particular focus on visiting them in booklet compiled on Father Paul’s work with the Mission to Seafarers. again, I would’ve done it all over DON'T forget to renew your post boxes hospital when in port. again.” and private bags! That's the reminder from Seafarers face many dangers at David said: “We encourage the Post Offi ce to residents who have post sea such including the threat of James Francis, was on the Mission’s ships and never looked back,” he people to visit the Mission’s offi ce, boxe and private bag addresses. piracy and other reasons that prevent committee in the 60s and wanted said. Father Paul had been working to collect a booklet and to fi nd out Renewals can be made at any post their ship from safely reach port. someone to help out in the curio on the ships for a few years before more about what the Mission does. offi ce or online at www.virtualpostoffi ce. The Mission to Seafarers, shop. becoming a lay minister. Bishop We are also interested to hear from co.za. The cost of renewal is R535 for the through its many alliances around “My background was working Rubin Phillip ordained him as a people who had any interaction year. Pensioners can rent a post box for the world, offers the seafarer a in my mom’s corner shop so I was deacon at St Paul’s, and he was with Father Paul over the years.” a full year at a special discounted rate of home from home, an opportunity to offered the job. I turned it down as it later ordained as a priest in the The community is encouraged R340. Payment is due by 31 December, communicate with loved ones and was in the Point area, which didn’t cathedral in Pietermaritzburg. to visit the Mission’s offi ce at 22 after which the Post Offi ce will start rest and relaxation while in port. have a good reputation at the time. Virginia said after Paul started Levenhall Road, Umbilo to pick locking post boxes. Penalties will be The Mission to Seafarers ensures the But God talks, and in 1964 I decided his work with the Mission, she up a free copy of the booklet. Any charged for late payments. spiritual and physical well-being of to take on the job, and that was well decided to join the Flying Angels donations are welcome. Post boxes are readily available and seafarers, as well as assisting them over 50 years ago! Guild, which falls under the Any women wanting to join the safe, offer excellent security for mail items with social justice issues. “I started in the curio shop until Mission. The women are involved Flying Angels Guild, which meets and are particularly useful to companies Speaking on how he got involved Bruce Evans, a charismatic bishop, in fundraising lunches, wrapping of once a month on the Bluff, can pick and individuals who receive important or in the organisation, Father Paul told me he thought I had something Christmas gifts and putting together up membership forms at the offi ce. sensitive items in the mail. said his wife Virginia’s father, Rev to offer. I started working on the toiletry bags for seafarers, as well Contact 031 205 6508. 8 Friday, 1 November 2019

Members of St Aidan’s Church in Durban took to street in silent protest about the various injustices facing South Africans as part of their Sunday service. PHOTO: Lorna Charles Bux

THE congregation of St Aidan’s invited church members to wear black occurred recently had young varsity statement without saying a word. “It Heritage House who is part of the Church in Durban took to street in in solidarity with victims. The church victims so it was us as youth speaking is good that the church is stepping church’s Sunday School, felt the best silent protest against the various also created posters highlighting out against this violence together out of its comfort zone and showing thing about the protest was getting injustices facing South Africans as issues of injustice which they held with the church. I think because the support for real current issues. This positive reactions from people, part of their Sunday service recently. high in a silent protest on the street victims are not able to speak for visible show of support is important especially those in taxis and cars This came after the congregants outside the church during the normal themselves we decided to protest in because often we as individuals show driving past. observed the theme for the week - worship period of the service before silence, but yet are speaking out for support on other platforms. Today we “You usually don’t see people Prisoners of Conscience. According returning to mass. them. as a congregation showed our support quietly protesting in town so I think to the parish priest, Rev Vernon Mandisa Zwane, a criminology and The church with its silence is with victims of crime and gender even in silence we got our point Hammond, they could not continue forensics student and a member of sending out a loud message of prayer based violence, especially when across and made an impact with church as usual when there were the St Aidan’s Youth involved in the for all this cruelty to stop. We pray violent abuse is not often spoken people slowing down to read our such injustices and people being service, said it was a great initiative for all this cruelty to end and justice about, yet as individuals many of us posters and hooting in support. It was imprisoned for standing up to and something she and other youth to prevail.” experience it, so we are glad to make very empowering for a whole church injustice all around the world. were happy to be part of. “Most of Bernice Nareen said it was good a public statement.” community to fi ght for the rights of To embrace the theme, Hammond the killings and violence that have to be part of the church making a Tylor Hammond, a learner at Curro people,” he added.

Support Take a hike CROW market JOIN local hikers this weekend for a variety CROW - Centre for of hikes through some of Durban's fi nest green This is the 41st in an ongoing series that highlights the riches of Pigeon Valley, Rehabilitation of Wildlife - spaces. the urban nature reserve in the heart of Glenwood. The focus of this article will will host a Christmas Market Durban Ramblers Hiking Club will hike at on Sunday, 15 December to Crowned Eagle Conservancy and Iphithi Nature be on the Scaly-throated Honeyguide. raise funds for the centre. Reserve (Gillitts) on Saturday, 2 November. The centre treats more Park and meet at 1.45pm at the Gillitts Post VERY occasionally at this at which point a Scaly- than 400 animals a month, Offi ce, York Road, Gillitts. time of year you may hear throated Honeyguide tried and all funds raised will go Walk down Stockville Road to Crowned a rising trill calling from to enter the nest, to be towards the upgrade of the Eagle Conservancy, tour through the reclaimed somewhere in the canopy confronted by the one little clinic and clinic necessities. wetland, waterfall, archaeological artefacts, then of Pigeon Valley. Woodpecker, which locked If you would like to become return along Stockville, cross M13 to Iphithi This is a bird that is not bills with the Honeyguide, part of the CROW Christmas Nature Reserve. Drinks in the Piazza where the common in our area, yet forcing it to retreat. Market by selling your cars are parked. Donations are R40 per person. sometimes is quite relaxed At another time a dead product or service, email Grade 2 - easy; distance is ±8km. around human activity. I tree in the same area Lana Bartholomew on info@ Contact the hike leader, Ann Olds on 083 666 struggled to locate the one collapsed, exposing a large crowkzn.co.za. 5630. calling the other day, only bees’ nest in the hollow. On Sunday, 3 November, the group will hike to witness it coming to Both the Lesser and Scaly- at an Umzinto Farm. drink close to me. throated Honeyguides Meet at 7.30am in the road at Glenwood Organic The Honeyguide family arrived – it seems that Village, 397 Che Guevara (Moore) Road, or at is parasitic in that they they can detect the smell 8am at the Park Rynie off ramp (exit 104). Petrol goodness lay eggs in the nest of a of bees’ nests from long sharing R50. range of other birds, which away. While we were ORGANIC Farmers Hike on a farm in the Umzinto area. Lovely means that some small looking at a honeycomb Market every Saturday views. BYO for drinks and a braai at the farm bird may end up feeding a that monkeys had pulled from 8am outside Parc house after the hike. larger nestling. Perhaps the out to get at the honey, a café, 394 Esther Roberts Grade 2 - 3; distance is ±15km. most remarkable natural Scaly-throated Honeyguide Road, Glenwood. Non-members to book with the hike leader, event I witnessed in Pigeon perched on the honeycomb Contact Green Camp Jon and Sharon 082 459 1522. Valley when I was about in front of us, to eat the Gallery Project on 071 Visit: www.durbanramblers.co.za. to lead a large group of larvae in the cells. 907 9996. birders around the reserve. Honeyguides are a AMBLERS Hiking Club will hike at Giba I pointed out to them a remarkable family as they Gorge Mountain Bike Park at 8am on Saturday, hollowed-out nest of a pair have the rare ability to A Scaly-throated Honeyguide at a bird 2 November. Hike to the waterfalls at Giba of Cardinal Woodpeckers – digest beeswax. bath near the Pigeon Valley noticeboard. Cheshire Gorge and enjoy an early lunch at the restaurant. Entrance is R10. Contact Mandy on 083 235 charity shop 6123. At 2pm on Sunday, 3 November the group  Crispin Hemson chairs the Friends of Walkabout CHESHIRE Home Sparks will hike the hills of Marianhill Monastery. Hike Pigeon Valley, a group that undertakes Estate, 145 Mary Road, around the buildings and up the hills to view clearing of alien plants, keeps records The Friends have a monthly walk at 7.30am Sydenham, invites the public sites over the Monastery and surrounds. Lunch of bird and mammal sightings and alerts on the second Saturday of each month. Email: to support its charity shop at the tea garden at noon (optional). Hike cost management to any problems. [email protected]. every Monday, Wednesday is a donation of R20, which goes towards the and Friday from 9am to Monastery. Contact David on 072 615 0559. 11.30am. All welcome. Friday, 1 November 2019 9 10 Friday, 1 November 2019

THE KZN Care Association (KZNCA), formerly known as Natal Settlers' Memorial Homes, hosted a cocktail evening at KZNSA on Friday night to celebrate its 70th anniversary. ODDS and Sods Mothwa Shellhole The association offers accommodation fl eamarket on Saturday, 2 November and holistic care services to 350 mostly at Port Natal School, Umbilo. needy, elderly people with age-related Entrance to the fl eamarket is in conditions and 40 abandoned children Sphiwe Zuma Road (Queen Mary severely affected with cerebral palsy. Avenue), and gates open at 7am until At the cocktail event, guests were treated 1pm. to music and enjoyed a meet and greet, For vendors who would like to book which was followed by speeches where a site, WhatsApp Lynette on 084 388 the history of the association was outlined, 9011. along with the journey over the past 70 years. Guest speaker at the event was deputy mayor Belinda Scott, who mentioned the importance of organisations that care for the community as well as the need for social THERE will be a double celebration at work and social intervention. She also spoke the Denis Hurley Central and Emmanuel of how she plans to help the community, Cathedral on Friday, 1 November. adding that one of these interventions would The annnual Catholic Junior Schools' be the reopening of the drug testing centre Concert is at 11.30am in the Cathedral with in Umbilo. choirs from four local schools. Following this, A highlight of the evening was the re- at 1pm, there will be the celebration of the 1st anniversary of the opening of St Augustine’s Deputy Mayor Councillor branding of the home and the launch of the new logo. Café at the Denis Hurley Centre. Contact Belinda Scott, with Belinda [email protected]. Naidoo, general manager of the KZN Care Association and THE Windermere Antique Fair is on Saturday, Dean Barnes, vice-chair. 2 November on the lower level of Windermere Centre. Goods on sale include porcelain, glass, crystal, jewellery, silver, records, and books. PHOTOS: Contact Helen Clementz on 084 241 0241. Lauren Walford BIRDLIFE Port Natal will host two events this coming week. Stephen Knight On Saturday, 2 November there will be an and Diason Naidoo outing to Alverstone Wildlife Park at 6am. in front of the new Grasslands, wetlands and forest birding. Cost logo rebranding Sma Ngiba and Sifi so Ngidi. is R20 entrance fee. Take picnic and chairs for the former Natal afterwards. Contact Terry on 082 8716260. Settlers' Memorial On Wednesday, 6 November there will be Home. an outing to Glenholme Nature Reserve at Kloof SPCA at 7.30pm. Grasslands, scarp forest and rare swamp forest. Take picnic and chairs for afterwards. Contact Sandy on 031 7014839.

EAST Coast Philately Club will host a stamp fair at Bluff Bowling Club, Cradock Avenue, Fynnlands on Saturday, 2 November from 8am to 11am. The group buys, sells and can arrange valuations for stamp collections, and also donates unwanted stamps to certain charities. Carole Oom and Heather Swanby. Contact Frik on 083 284 5929.

ON Sunday, 3 November from 7am there will be a car wash fundraiser at Coffee Tree, Problem Mkhize (Cowey) Road, to support Likhon iThemba projects - HOLAH baby house, Vikela Baby Saver, BOP and the Charity Hop Shop. Grab a free coffee and wors roll while getting your cash washed. The car wash will be open all day.

A BOOK launch of Voices from the Underground 18 MK life stories is on Tuesday, 5 November at Ike's Books 48A Tamryn Sherriffs and Warwick Florida Road at 6pm. RSVP to Cedric on 082 Chapman. 873 2702.

JOIN Sue Ingram, CEO and developer of Sunumbra P Natural Sunscreens at Savior Discover fascinating Café, 203 Bulwer Road, Glenwood on Thursday, 7 November from 9.30am to facts about sharks 11.30am or noon to 2pm, for a complimentary coffee and snack and an informative talk on DON'T miss the next meeting of the Durban synthetic chemical sunscreens versus natural Senior Social Club on 20 November where alternatives. you can hear guest speaker Dr Matt Dicken RSVP by 1 November to Brenda Finch: present a slide show on the remarkable [email protected]. sensory abilities of sharks. The meeting takes place at the Berea Congregational Church hall, Pardy Gardens Road, off Musgrave Road at 9am for 7/17/2019 9:45:45 AM 9.30am. THE South African Military History Society Dr Dicken is the acting Head of Research meets on Thursday, 14 November at the at the KZN Sharks Board. His talk, entitled Murray Theatre, 1st Floor Civil Engineering Sharks and how to make good use of your Building, UKZN Howard College Campus, at sensory organs will focus on sharks, their 7pm for 7.30pm. behaviour and how these relate to shark The fi rst talk, the DDH, is Patton - attacks. American tank development, to be presented Cost is R10 each for members and R15 John Buchan. The main talk will be presented for visitors which includes refreshments. All by Steve Camp, co-author of Surviving the welcome. Ride, who will speak about Surviving the Ride Contact Jenny on 031-2091726 or - A history of South African manufactured 0734249905 or Mona on 031-3038336 or mine protected vehicles. 0720246497. Entrance is free and visitors are welcome. Contact Charles Whiteing on 082 555 4689. Friday, 1 November 2019 11

1 November 2019 Potent Porsche Macan debuts in SA By Jason Jacobs

PORSCHE is known for offering car enthusiasts quintessential German sports cars and one of their greatest hits has to be the 911, but as we approach 2020 it is no secret that SUV’s rule the roost with much emphasis being placed on these cars. At the turn of the century, Porsche joined the SUV segment with the Cayenne and with demand for more variety in this segment, Porsche introduced the Macan, a smaller and more compact SUV. Now in its second generation, I headed down to Cape Town for the international launch of the Macan Turbo, otherwise known as, the fast one. Enabling me to compare, I was privileged to experience the Macan S a few months ago. I was left impressed with how the car delivered its power and its impressive connection with the road. The new Turbo offering has elevated the experience to greater heights. On a side note, all the Macan models feature turbocharged engines, however, the Turbo nomenclature on the rear of the Verdict new Macan Turbo is just to identify Having spent a decent amount of time that the car is the high-performance behind the wheel I can comfortably derivative. say that the Porsche Macan Turbo is The event saw media guests from exactly what you would expect it to be. across the globe visit the picturesque It’s potent, good looking, has the off- Western Cape which offers up the ideal tailgate and a more functional roof from Germany and thus were left-hand road driving capability while remaining setting to fully exploit the performance spoiler. drive. practical and well built.The car has of the Macan Turbo. The car’s bespoke Inside the Macan Turbo, I was greeted Under the bonnet, the Porsche Macan superb handling and the power delivery front-end has a smaller overhang which by a similar interior layout seen in the Turbo has been ¿ tted with a familiar is spot on. It’s a sharper tool than what means the Turbo is 12mm shorter than Macan S, although the Turbo saw the 2.9-litre bi-turbo V6 engine that develops most of the competitors have on offer, other Macan models. The car also addition of carbon ¿ bre inlays and the 324kW and 550Nm of torque. Porsche however, you do pay for that added features headlights bespoke to the Turbo optional Alcantara on the steering wheel claims a 0-100km time of around 4.6 sharpness. Prices for the Macan Turbo model and when looking at the side and gear lever which added a level of seconds, however, my test unit was ¿ tted starts at around R1,600,000 with a three- pro¿ le you will notice large 20-inch sportiness to the interior, a must tick on with the optional Sports Chrono package year drive plan and R1,650,000 when wheels that complement the overall look, the options box when purchasing your which reduces that number down to 4.3 you opt for the ¿ ve-year plan. however, my test unit came ¿ tted with Macan. The centre console is raised seconds. The package includes a dial Despite coming with a host of standard the optional 21-inch Sport Classic rims but I found the buttons to be somewhat on the steering wheel which enables features there is still a long and costly ¿ nished in black which complimented distracting, I would have preferred you to adjust driving modes and a Sport options list waiting for prospective the Sapphire Blue bodycolour and yellow the simpler design found in the new Response button which provides an extra buyers. That said though, the Macan brake callipers. At the rear-end, the car Cayenne. That said, the interior quality boost when needed. Sending power to all Turbo is an immensely À attering vehicle comes ¿ tted with quad tailpipes at the is noteworthy as is the driving position, four wheels is a 7-speed PDK gearbox and well worth considering when buying lower ends of the bumper, an extended albeit on the wrong side of the car at this which is somewhat telepathic in its within this segment. light bar which runs the length of the particular event as the cars were sent over approach to changing gears.

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RHUMBELOW Theatre presents Rocco de A MUSICAL fundraising show to Villiers (right) in Classics to Clayderman, at support Project Bene, an on-going Rhumbelow Tina’s Hotel, 14 Beryldene Road, programme to raise much-needed Kloof, from Friday, 1 to Sunday, 3 November and funds to assist people who require at Rhumbelow Durban on Saturday, 9 and Sunday prosthetic limbs, is at Musketeers, 10 November. 7 Barham Road, Westville, on De Villiers brings to the stage a collection of Saturday, 2 November from 5pm. the most loved, listened and played pieces for The show is titled The Times the piano which are linked by hilarious stories They Are A-Changing, and is a of piano players, pianos in the countryside and fun-fi lled, random ramble through Rocco’s own experiences. the songs of Bob Dylan. The show is at 8pm on Friday and Music will be provided by The Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday at Tina’s Ozzy Trio, featuring well-known and at 2pm and 8pm on Saturday and 2pm singer/guitarist, Oscar Swanlund. on Sunday in Durban. Oscar will be accompanied The venue opens 60 minutes before by the Salty Dog Engine Room - the show for drinks. For restaurant Grant Halliday on drums and Errol reservations at Tina’s, contact 031 764 “Smelly” Fellows on bass. 7843. Musketeers’ kitchen will be Tickets are R150 and R130 open, and a cash bar will be in concessions. Booking is essential operation. through Computicket or contact Tickets are R100. To reserve Roland on 082 499 8636, roland@ seats, contact Maureen on 073 stansell.co.za or info@durbantheatre. 057 2414. com.

Lady Zamar. PHOTO: Oxana Nacu Photography

THE fourth and fi nal show of the 2019 Old Mutual Music at the Lake series will feature Lady Zamar, Black Motion and Durban- ONE lucky Berea Mail reader can based Colours of Sound on win a table of eight to see the show Sunday, 3 November. at Rhumbelow Theatre Durban on Dubbed the New Queen of Saturday, 9 November. Complete House Music, Lady Zamar is a the entry form at www.bereamail.co.za. vibrant and dynamic musician The competition will run until Wednesday, 6 with an angelic voice that just November. gets people moving. Lady Zamar 123456 will be supported by the equally vibrant Black Motion, one of South 7 Africa’s favourite house acts, and a duo who combine cosmopolitan Support show fundraisers house beats with tribal notes and 89 deep groove sounds to create a SUPPORT two fundraising evenings in uniquely inviting set. November at the Barnyard Theatre, Suncoast, Also new to the Music at the and help raise funds for local charities. Lake stage will be Colours of 10 11 On Wednesday, 6 November the show, Live in Sound. The multi-talented duo Vegas - a dazzling rock extravaganza that pays has been writing, performing tributes to legends of Vegas - will support a cat and producing music for years, feeding project on the promenade by Suncoast, and is rapidly gaining respect on Carers of Abandoned and Abused Feral Cats. 12 13 14 15 stage with its infectiously vibey The project is run by three women who feed live performances; which include 70 cats every day. To book tickets at R180, instrumentals such as the guitar, 16 contact 082 921 8992. piano, saxophone and percussion. On Friday, 8 November, a the show will Gates will open at 12.30pm. 17 18 19 20 support Saint Giles. Take along friends, family Secure parking is available on or colleagues and have a night out, while helping the umPhafa fi eld at the Durban to raise funds for the disabled that Saint Giles Botanic Gardens. Take food, drink, cares for. blankets and camping chairs. Cost is R180. To book, contact Brenda on 21 22 Tickets are available via www. 031 337 4404 or email: [email protected]. webtickets.co.za. Early bird tickets za. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at cost R140 for adults, R80 for 7.30pm. children between six and 12 and R20 for children under six. 23

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THE price of success they participated at the FCMA Points Fighting, Continuous for United Martial Arts International Championship Fighting, Creative Forms and International sibling duo Acelia at the Tongaat Sports Hall on Creative Weapons divisions and JT Esterhuizen was hard 19 October, representing Team respectively. work, dedication, commitment, South Africa. Kancho Allan Mahomed diligence, enthusiasm, Martial artists from around and Shihan Aslam Mahomed countless hours of training, South Africa, international and congratulated the siblings tears of pain, sweat and the surrounding African countries on their outstanding determination that whether competed in the event. achievements. Proud they win or lose they had JT, (8), attained three parents/coach Sensei Tobias applied the best of themselves. gold medals and one silver Esterhuizen and Sensei Seema The siblings achieved their medal while Acelia, (12), Esterhuizen were ecstatic with Full Contact Martial Arts attained three gold medals their children’s astonishing (FCMA) national colours after and one bronze medal in achievements. Friday, 1 November 2019 19

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THE Nomads Golf Club in South Africa hosts an Andrew Mentis Golf Day, which is the culmination of the year’s fundraising campaign to benefi t needy organisations. This year the Andrew Mentis Golf Day will be held on 1 November at the Royal Durban Golf Club. The Nomads Golf Club was formed over 50 years ago with a view of enjoying golf and camaraderie, but also for the furtherance of golf in South Africa. Nomads also sponsor SA junior golf. Many golfi ng stars such as Gary Player, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Louis Oosthuisen and Brendan Grace, have been and are still involved in the club’s various programmes. Nomads also sponsor the SA Paraplegic Golfers Association and promote up-and- coming previously disadvantaged young golfers. The club actively participates in the Golfarama program, where the scoring for the PGA Tour throughout South Africa and the Sun City Nedbank tour is captured. The members give of their time for free but earn payments for the Nomads club of South Africa. Each year, a benefi ciary is selected to gain from the year’s fundraising campaign, and the benefi ciary of the 2018 golf day was Vukukhanye Educare Centre, a non-profi t organisation formed in 2001, concerned with the care and support of orphans and vulnerable children, based in Chesterville. More than R75 000 was raised and went towards the construction Smith is runner-up in Portugal of a new undercover area at the pre-school. If anyone is interested in attending the Jordy Smith fi nished runner-up in the 2019 MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal after placing second in the fi nal at Supertubos golf day this year, visit their webiste at: on 26 October in Peniche, Portugal. Italo Ferreira (Brazil) claimed victory in the fi nal bout against Smith, excelling www.natalnomads.co.za. in pumping four-to-six foot surf at Supertubos. While the Portugal event win still eludes Smith in 2019, his excellent result comforted his third spot on the Jeep Leaderboard with less than 2,000 points separating the top four surfers,  making it one of the closest title races in the history of professional surfi ng. PHOTO: Damien Poullenot/WSL ANY senior player with or without handicap is welcome to join the vibrant over 55 golfers on Tuesday mornings at Bluff Golf Course between 6.30am and Don’t be caught napping for Comrades 2020 7am. This Tuesday, there were 10 players. ENTRIES open for the 2020 The winner was Enrico Boaga with 33 Comrades Marathon on 28 points and second was Bill Davidson with October and are expected to 32 points. Bryan Pepworth scooped the sell out fast. two club pool on the 8th hole. Join Stella Athletic Club Senior golfers are encouraged to join and the club will help you to the team every Tuesday. A handicap will achieve all your running and be determined after fi ve scores for those walking goals, whether it’s without handicaps, and only then will they to complete Comrades or to qualify to be included in the competitions. fi nish your fi rst 10km race. It is not necessary to be a member of the Stella AC is an athletics Bluff Club. Green fees are only R70. club in the heart of Glenwood Contact Peter Riddle on 031 205 2677 that caters for walkers or email: [email protected]. and runners. The club is currently running a beginners programme aimed at helping Bowls results new runners to run a 10km. The beginners run every Tuesday and Thursday from BEREA BC Stella at 5.15pm. All are RESULTS from the The Bob Jubber welcome. Chicken Run played on Wednesday, 23 The club also caters for October: Winners: Colin Christensen and Comrades runners and has Des Ardendorff 2+21, runners-up: Jarred a number of experienced Baurestene and Stirling Vermaak 2+18. athletes who have done Results of the 2019 Club Mixed more than 10 Comrades who Nominated Pairs Final played on Saturday, guide athletes. At this year’s 26 October: Winners: Titch and Jean Comrades, 78 Stella runners Fraser, runners-up: Peter and Jill von completed the marathon. Having completing the FNB 10KM CITYSURFRUN at Durban beachfront recently Brandis. Contact stellaathleticclub@ are two top Stella runners Gcina Msibi and Siyabonga Ngcobo with 2019 Comrades Berea Sponsored Drawn Mixed Trips gmail.com. women’s winner Gerda Steyn. to be played on Sunday, 3 November. Registration is at 8.30am for a 9am start. Cost is R25 per person which includes sandwiches, tea/coffee and prizes. Dress Young angler ‘reels’ in code is Whites/Club Colours only. All bowlers welcome. recognition from his peers DURBAN COLLEGIANS BC RESULTS of the John Dory Wilsons Young fi sherman, Alex Tyldesley announced separately. Up until Wharf Mixed Trips: 1st: I Drake, A of St Henry's Marist College was that point boys had been pitted McGregor, J Nobriera 2+27, 2nd: D Evans, selected to represent KwaZulu- against men and women. P McMaster, K Hattingh 2+16, 3rd: K Natal at the U16 inter-provincial The fi nal result saw the Carolan, L Drake 2+11. angling tournament at Kleinbaai inexperienced KZN juniors take in the Cape. 5th place out of fi ve junior teams. His selection recognised The team did however outscore Did you know? hhisis fi ne performances in both some of the senior teams. A rerecreational and competitive single point separated them from inter-club angling. Eleven the next junior team. 59% of people in Berea have a car provincial teams were present Alex acquitted himself well in the household and competed over three and weighed fi sh on all three days in tough conditions. days. He received recognition for Only after the tournament catching the largest Red Roman 52% of people in Berea was completed and the results on day one. are pet owners awaited, did the organisers The fi sh was eventually only Alex Tyldesley with the Red Roman he caught announce that the junior and beaten into second place overall ROOTS SURVEY 2019 in the tournament. senior results would be split and by 40grams. 20 Friday, 1 November 2019

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