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Beaches suffer neglect Return of the Ring The Ilembe Heritage Page 3 Page 7 Experience Page 15 Pages 19 - 24 Maphumulo’s King of Maskandi

Thousands of maskandi fans showed “mega love” for Sbongiseni “Mjikijelwa” Ngubane at the Imvunge Maskandi Festival in KwaDukuza Recreational Grounds last Saturday. Story: Page 2

Photo: Sboniso Dlamini Illegal dumps pose major health risk

Erica Abrhams of waste are illegally dumped secretly, often by depending on the amount,” said van Rensberg. pay rates. building contractors. Dolphin Coast Conservancy chairman Di Jones KwaDukuza municipality is however ultimately Illegal dumping is out of control across KwaDu- Dolphin Coast Waste Management (based in said drivers from construction companies need to responsible for clearing this waste. KDM often kuza and could lead to the outbreak of disease and Shaka’s Head) operations director Jonathan van be closely monitored. places skips in these areas and should collect them other problems if not controlled, warns a Ballito Rensberg said illegal dumping on the North Coast “Sometimes their managers give them money to regularly, but don’t. The skips are often overflow- doctor. was increasing. legally dispose of their waste but they pocket the ing with rubbish and are abused by non-residents Groutville, Shakaskraal, Umdloti and Sheffield “It comes down to people not wanting to pay. money and dump the load,” she said. who use the sites to dump waste they should be are some areas where illegal dumping is on the rise. Dumping waste is far cheaper than paying for it to Illegal dumping can have long-lasting effects on taking to the landfill. Affected residents bear the brunt of dumpsites on be picked up,” he said. the environment. Grouville resident Maxwell Msomi said a skip their doorsteps overflowing with rubble, food, nap- Sister company Dolphin Coast Waste Manage- “Once the litter settles and starts to rot, a liquid was placed across the road from his house a year pies, rotting carcasses and other general waste. ment owns and manages the KwaDukuza landfill called leachate forms. This reaches the ground ago by KDM, but it makes his life unbearable. He Animals rummage through piles of filth while site in Stanger (the largest of its kind in the Southern water and contaminates it,” said Jones. believes it is a health hazard.”Would they like a skip children play in the rubble littered grounds: a famil- Hemisphere) and as a high hazard site is permitted The second problem is that illegal dumps form in outside their homes? The smell is so bad that some- iar scene in townships and along the back roads of to accept all waste streams. squatter communities and townships that do not times you want to vomit. the Dolphin Coast. “We accept everything but our prices vary receive regular refuse removal because they do not The problem is two-fold. Firstly large quantities Continued on Page 2

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Maxwell Msomi lives with the filth of this overfowing skip outside his front door.

Continued from Page 1 “People abuse this place by coming with bakkies after petting the animals they could become full of rubbish and dumping it. When the skip is infected, resulting in diarrhea, vomiting and fever,” full, which it has been for the past couple of months he said. (it was cleared once before the elections), people An unfenced dump can also become a a very dump on the ground. So now there is a whole area dangerous playground. around the skip that is badly littered. Sometimes “If children play in an old fridge for example, people light a fire on the dump and the stench from they could then get trapped inside,” said Patel. the rotting filth is unbearable,” he said. There have been instances aropund the world where Msomi said he is concerned about the what goes children have suffocated to death after becoming into the skip. trapped in old fridges. “A few years ago the municipality put a skip on DA Ward 22 Cllr Malcom Hubner said council my neighbour’s land without consulting him. When was aware of the problem and that offenders are he wanted to build, the land had to be cleared and liable to hefty penalties. during that process they found a dead baby in the “This problem is regularly brought to the atten- dirt. There is no limit to what people will dump,” tion of councillors so we know about the illegal said Msomi dumps in Shakskraal, Umhlali, Umdloti, Sheffield Ballito’s Dr Dinesh Patel said the dumps were a and many other places. Skips that are placed by breeding ground for bacteria. KDM are supposed to be monitored and emptied “It is common sense to not have a dump site when they are full. People who illegally dump where people are living. One of the main concerns waste can be penalised up to R8 156, plus they is asbestos which comes from building material like would pay for the municipality to clear the site,” roofs, tiles and floor boards. If the dump catches warned Hubner. alight and the asbestos is inhaled, those exposed KwaDukuza Municipality has been asked how could develop asbestosis, which is a lung disease. many fines have been issued in the past year, but Cancer is also a long term effect. did not reply. “Then there’s the general concern of the spread of * Tell The Courier if you know of or are living bacteria. Dogs can carry the bacteria back into near an illegal dumpsite. Email Erica@northcoast- people’s homes. If people do not wash their hands courier.co.za. Dancing in the rain

The jubilant crowd surged to the stage to watch Mjik’jelwa Ngubane play his music.

Continued from Page 1 Thousands of mas- group called Ondabuzekwayo last year as a kandi fans showed symbol of peace within the maskandi industry. “mega love” for Sbongiseni “Mjikijelwa” He started his music career in 2001 as a Ngubane at the Imvunge Maskandi Festival in dancer and composer under the mentorship of KwaDukuza Recreational Grounds last Satur- the late Khulekani ‘Mgqumeni’ Khumalo day. from Enquthu. He released his first solo album The crowd became uncontrollable when the in 2009. Maphumulo-born star came on stage and they He composes and lead four groups broke the fence to get closer to the dynamic (Umjik’jelwa, Amangcukumane, Omenzelwa artist. Ngubane has become one of SA’s mas- and Ichalaha likaShafuza) and release albums kandi giants and has a reputation for his excel- every year through his own company, Mjik- lent guitar skills and stylish lifestyle. ijelwa Music Production. “I love you all and thanks for the support The 12-string guitarist has been nominated you have shown me and other maskandi art- for various traditional music awards, includ- ists. It is raining and still you to show up in ing the SATMAs and AmaNtshontsho Awards. numbers. Thank you,” he said. The crowds were also treated to the perfor- He was also celebrating his 33rd birthday mances of Khuzani Mpungose, Dlubheke and his fans came into the stage with a birth- Khuzwayo, Osaziwayo, Abafana baka Mgqu- day cake for him. Other artists, Ali Mgube also meni, Ama SAP, Shwi Nomtekhala and from Maphumulo and Mthandeni Manqele Mthandeni Manqele. from Emtubatuba, came to celebrate with The event was hosted by KwaDukuza him. municipality and department of Arts and Cul- Manqele, Mgube and Ngubane formed a ture. The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 3 NEWS Beaches suffer neglect

Allan Troskie said, “There is confusion in the municipality right now as to whose responsibility this problem is.” Residents of Sheffield Beach live on one of the There has been a reshuffle of certain positions more beautiful stretches of coast and pay a pretty and titles within the municipality - but nobody is in penny for that right, yet they find that they often charge of the maintenance and clean-up of Ballito’s struggle just to make it down the dilapidated and beaches. often dangerous walkways to the beach. Kwadukuza municipality has not responded to The access paths leading down to Sheffield and questions about the problem. Christmas Bay beaches are in such a state of disre- pair that a trip to the beach could be a challenging Whose responsibility is it to maintain the undertaking for some. access paths to the beach? Rotting wooden stairs, nails sticking out, cracked and collapsing cinder-block steps, steeply sloping ground and even metal rods sticking out of the grass are putting both locals and visitors off. Residents of Colwyn Drive claim that the stairs down to Christmas Bay and Sheffield Beach have been repaired only twice in five years - and that with poor quality materials. One local even complained to The Courier that “extreme beach finding” was no way to encourage visitors, saying “families are being turned off even finding a way down to the beach.” DA councillor for Salt Rock Malcolm Huber

Dilapidated and often dangerous - the walkways down to the beach from Colwyn Drive are in a shocking state of disrepair. Council vetoes car guard controls

Erica Abrahams Bik restaurant, La Montagne, The Boulders, Emberton Way and Coco der Mer, Hawkins Road Drinking on the job and drug taking are two inap- carpark, the Ballito Village, Salmon Bay, Foch le propriate activities that have been observed among Roux Lane and Zimbali beach parking lot. car guards in lower Ballito, but KwaDukuza coun- However businesses in the area said that they did cil has flatly rejected a proposal that they be moni- not have a problem with the current car guards. The tored. Galley restaurant manager Thami Nena said the The Urban guard outside the restaurant Improvement Pre- was friendly and well man- cinct, appointed Why are safety nered. last year to “You cannot blame someone improve service measures for for your car getting broken into levels in some when you have no proof that areas of the town, Ballito being they were involved,” he said. wants to have turned down? Current car guard at Boul- some control over ders Beach, Eric Radebe said this activity, as he was glad the programme many car guards had been turned down. are self-appointed “ “We will probably lose our and are not obliged jobs and new people will be to keep to any standards of behaviour. found to take our place. You do not need training to UIP security manager Dieter Fittkau said they be a guard,” said Radebe. wanted to see the sector formalized as has been suc- Ballito resident Rebecca Malroy said she was cessfully done in Umhlanga and Durban’s Florida disappointed that the UIP’s efforts are not being Road. realised by council. “The parking monitor proposal seeks to re-posi- “Why are any safety measures that are brought tion car guarding as a value added service to the up for Ballito being turned down? It is unfair to the community,” said Fittkau. UIP and to the community as a whole. I often take The programme planned for 14 guards be sourced walks or read a book at Boulders Beach and I locally and be paid a weekly allowance of R400. would like the peace of mind of knowing that my The money would have been funded by the UIP car is safe and that the person taking care of it can and private businesses. The car guards were to be be identified if something happens to it,” she said. registered with the Private Security industry Regu- Fittkau said the UIP intends to re-table the park- latory (PSiRA), managed and supervised by the ing monitor proposal at the next available opportu- UIP and be given communication devices and nity. ongoing training. This was to enable them to imme- “The parking monitors would have added to the diately contact the authorities in an emergency. collective security efforts by SAPS, KDM and the Almost every week Umhlali police report inci- UIP by providing more eyes and ears on the ground dents of car theft or break-ins at Ballito beaches. which has proved to reduce vehicle and general The parking monitors would be based at beach- crime levels,” said Fittkau. front areas which include Willard Beach, Mo-Zam- 4 The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 NEWS Taxi driver charged Gang hits Tiffany’s Cell C with culpable homicide Allan Troskie In the early hours of Monday morning eight armed men carried out a well-coordinated hit on the CellC store at Tiffany’s shopping centre in Salt Rock. Shortly before 5am two vehicles, a Mer- cedes C-Class and a VW Polo, entered the parking lot of the centre and reversed into parking bays on either side of the stairs lead- ing up to the CellC store. Seven men can be seen on security foot- age proceeding up the stairs while one remains below as a lookout - acting casually and holding a firearm underneath his jacket. The mangled wreck of the taxi after being hit by a train. The men then pried open the front doors Two of the passengers, Denzil Chetty and with a crowbar and entered the shop, break- Erica Abrahams Paul Ramsamy died while 19 others were ing open a door to the back room to reach the safe. The driver of the taxi that was hit by a train in injured. Two of the injured were in a coma for two months, fighting for their lives. During the robbery one of the centre’s November 2013 was sentenced to eight years security guards alerted emergency response imprisonment for culpable homicide last Friday. Mduduzi Eugene Khuluse’s charge of culpable homicide includes three years for overloading and services. The seven men inside the shop The overloaded taxi was transporting 21 Lifestyle were still attempting to break open the safe Centre Super Spar employees to Shaka’s Head failure to render assistance at an accident scene. Umhlali SAPS detective warrant officer Vishal when a Alpha Security vehicle arrived. when the driver lost control of the taxi just after the As soon as the patrol car drove into the Shaka’s Rock off-ramp. The taxi went down an Chain said Khulusie’s sentence can be seen as a strict warning to other drivers. parking lot the lookout opened fire, forcing embankment and stopped on the railway tracks, the car back and alerting the gang. The gang where it was run over by a train. “The police will not tolerate overloading and dangerous driving. Perpetrators will be fined.” piled into their cars and fled at high speed. Rex Hunt of Alpha Security and Patrols told The Courier the gang was in and out in about four minutes. The criminals escaped Weekend crime report An armed gang struck the CellC store in Tif- Umhlali SAPS attended the following crimes last shot him. with several demo cellphones and a laptop fany’s shopping centre on Monday, forcing but could not open the safe. weekend: *A case of theft was opened on Saturday in Sha- open the doors with a crowbar. *A lady was allegedly assaulted outside a night ka’s Head. A woman claimed her grandson stole club in Shakaskraal on Friday night. She was cash, jewelry and cigarettes from her home worth grabbed by a man who tried to get her into a taxi. R2100. She resisted and her clothes were torn in the strug- * On Saturday morning, a farm in Upper Tongaat gle. A case of assault was opened. was broken into. R156 000 worth of tools and water * A man was murdered at Shakaskraal railway pipes were stolen. A case of theft and damage to station on Saturday afternoon after reportedly property was opened. Stanger loses Shaka Day attempting to rob a man who pulled out a gun and Contact Umhlali SAPS on 032-9479900. recreational grounds every year has been moved to Durban this year - disappointing local vendors who had high hopes of gaining extra income. According to Prince Thulani Zulu this is due to the 200-year anniversary since King Shaka became king of the Zulu nation. “The KwaDukuza Recreational grounds is not big enough to host a big event like this one. There- fore, this year it will be held at Moses Mabhida Stadium. However the event will be brought back to KwaDukuza next year,” said Zulu. The Zulu royal household will also celebrate the 45th anniversary of King Goodwill Zwelithini’s reign as Zulu monarch. The theme of this year’s celebrations will be “From King Shaka to King Goodwill Zwelithini: a journey of our heritage.” Vendors Thembelihle Mzobe from Groutville said she used to sell chips and sweets and she would go home with R500 to R600 - more than double what she normally earns in a day. “I sell fruits and vegetables, sweets and chips on the streets and usually will go home with R200 or R150 a day. The extra money that I was going to make at the event was going to help a lot,” said King Zwelithini celebrates 45 years since he Mzobe. ascended to the throne. Rita Langa said she believed the recreational grounds was big enough to host the event. Sboniso Dlamini “Yes, the Durban venue is bigger than KwaDu- The annual Umkhosi WeLembe (King Shaka day kuza grounds, but there was no need to move the celebration) traditionally held at the KwaDukuza event. There is enough space. The Durban event is being exaggerated,” said Langa. Another vendor, Siphosakhe Mthethwa from Ntshawini, said he would go to Durban and try to sell his products there. “As much as it will cost me, I am going there because there will be lot of people and I am sure it will be a good day for business,” said Mthethwa. Mthethwa said last year he went home with R800 for selling chips, sweets, drinks and towels, about R600 more than his usual daily takings. He is not prepared to let that go this year. The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 5 6 The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 NEWS WALK FOR FREEDOM Join the march to abolish modern day slavery and human traffick- her home country. Together, we walk for Ariel. Together, we will ing, by registering today to take part in the A21 Walk For Free- fight slavery one step at a time, one life at a time.” dom in Ballito on October 15. To be part of this initiative, register by either signing up at Linc A21 is an international organisation, who will be hosting their or online at www.a21.org/ballito third annual walk on the same day in more than 250 locations It costs R100 to join and includes your official A21 T-shirt and around the world to raise awareness about the current state of a donation to A21, which will be paid into the Linc Foundation human trafficking. account: FNB, account number 62600511671, branch code The iconic, four kilometre walk sees people walking in single 250102, reference: A21walk. file, dressed in black, with black tape covering their mouths to The walk starts and finishes at Ashton International College represent the current 27 million slaves who have no voice. As the and check in is at 8am. line moves throughout each city, informa- tion about human trafficking is distributed to onlookers. When Linc church’s Tes Jahnig heard the average victim of human trafficking is 12 years old, she had to get involved in the fight against this social injustice. “At Linc we have a saying: “we can’t do everything, but we must do something”, she wrote in a recent blog. “The A21 walk for freedom is a small step that we can each take to make a powerful and significant impact. We walk for Ariel, who was 18-years-old when she was coerced into human trafficking after being promised a waitressing job in Russia. Rather than a job, Ariel was trapped in a rundown house with dozens of other girls and forced to service multiple clients every night. After enduring extensive trauma, including a forced abortion, Ariel was miraculously rescued and brought into A21’s care,” wrote Jahnig. “During her year at the A21 home, Ariel received trauma counseling and began tak- ing nail technician courses to equip her for work after she left the shelter. She excelled in her classes and the A21 team was able to help her transition into independent living in People across the world will be walking for freedom, are you? Pouring with waste Erica Abrahams would be recycled. “What’s upsetting is when we find a bag of The rainy weather this weekend could not rubbish containing junk food and tissues. It dampen the enthusiastic spirits of about 20 suggests that the bag has obviously been people who took part in a community clean- thrown out of a car and that people have a up in Ballito on Saturday. total disregard for the environment.” In the hour before rain forced every- Dolphin Coast Conservancy one indoors, about 25 bags of rub- chairman Di Jones said to combat bish and two bins of glass bottles dumping people need to remem- were collected. ber to reuse, reduce and recy- Kitted with gumboots and cle. Stone gloves the keen litter warriors “It starts with the small trailed through the fields oppo- things. You do not have to site the Umhlali Country Club throw things away if you can and the road leading from Shaka’s reuse it. One thing that gets to Head that is home to illegal dump- me is plastic bags. It is not ing and littering. cool to buy plastic bags! I see In the spirit of ‘Clean up and people at shops asking for Recycle SA Week’ organiser Lou- them when all they buy is a ise Fletcher from Living Earth load of bread. The slices are was impressed with the turnout. already contained in a plastic Rolling up her sleeves to help, wrapper, why do you need a DA Ward 6 councillor Tammy bag? Think before you buy and Colley said they recovered a num- Organiser Louise Fletcher and think before you throw away,” ber of bottles and cans which her daughter, Kayleigh Fletcher. said Jones.

UMHLANGA (031) 566 5069 • Fax (031) 566 5090 • 7 Tetford Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge, About 25 bags of rubbish were collected and two Umhlanga * While stocks last Caitlyn Lyaii and Keira Fletcher. bins full of glass bottles. The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 7 NEWS Return of the ring Allan Troskie In a lucky twist of fate a lost wedding ring was discovered during renovations at Mo-Zam-Bik in Ballito and returned to its delighted owner. MANOR LIQUORS More than five years ago Mariska van Loggeren- HOURSHOURS OF TRADE:OF TRADE: Mon to Fri – MON 8am to 7pm - FRI | Sat –8am 8am to -5pm 8pm, | Sun – SAT 10:30am 8am to 3.30pm - 5pm berg - a former resident of Ballito now living in (the largest wholesaler on the North) is now in Ballito Johannesburg - was enjoying an evening out at Mo- 6/*5

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Thamsanqa Zondi took the second position in the under 18 division. Sboniso Dlamini started,” said Odell. In spring, rural cattle owners regularly burn the A “Stop Sign” against veld fires was hopefully dry grass, believing that they are making space for instilled in the minds of school pupils of the new growth. Runaway fires can cause huge losses KwaCele area of Maphumulo last Wednesday. for the farmers. After years of constant fires destroying their crops Christopher Mzobe of the Sakhokuhle timber and plantations, local timber and sugar cane farmers growers said as well as cattle owners starting fires, decided it was time to impress on the children the hunters and honey gatherers also played a role. reasons why they must not start veld fires and to “When you see bees on the farm, do not try to get report them to the authorities (The area has 400 the honey on your own. Come to me, as your hectares under timber and about 3 000 hectares Mkhulu, I will help you. The same goes to your devoted to sugar cane). parents. When they want to start a fire for whatever Eighty pupils from 14 schools came together to reason, let us know so that we can all work together learn about the dangers of veld fires and enjoyed a in controlling the fire and preventing it from getting fun run and traditional dancing to commemorate out of control,” said Mzobe. the event. He asked the teachers to join the awareness cam- KwaCele Farming is one of the largest local paign and spread the message at their schools. employers, with about 400 people on their pay roll. The schools were given orange and litchi trees Mark Odell of KwaCele Farming told the chil- donated by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife. dren that when the cane was burnt before it was In the fun run Novuyo Gigaba (12) from ready for harvesting, it was not salvageable. Maqumbi Primary School bagged the girls U 15 “That comes down to your parents, as they lose division and Sbongiseni Gumede from Ubuhle their source of income. Also before you start a fire, Bephupho Primary School won the boys U 15 race. think of the danger you are putting the people who Sphokuhle Dlamini from Sbanisezwe High School are working on the farm in. They can get injured or took first in the high school U 15 division, and die while they are trying to stop the fire you have Thamsanqa Zungu won the U 18 high school race. 8 The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 Letters Write to: The Editor, P O Box 694, Ballito 4420. E-mail [email protected]. Full name & address must be supplied. Ballito commuters need a bridge Tongaat Fair was a great success Much has been written in your publication about As the number of employees in the area increases, We have once again successfully been through yet also like to thank all volunteers and sponsors for planned developments in Ballito and at times some as it will over the short term with the opening of the another fair. You would have noticed that our fair their support and assistance at the fair. articles solicit strong responses from readers. The new mall, this dangerous situation is likely to esca- was rebranded as the “Tongaat Fair”. We, the fair A big thank you to all our service providers who new taxi rank being a good example. late to mayhem if no means is provided to facilitate committee, have made every effort to bring to you, include, Tongaat SAPS, Metro Police, Tongaat Fire My personal view is that such a facility is long the safe crossing of Ballito Drive. I for one would the community of Tongaat, exciting entertainment Department, Victoria Hospital Mediclinic and IPPS overdue and commuters to our town deserve noth- not be a proud resident of this town if the main arte- items, new stalls and educational items which we Medical Rescue for ensuring the well-being and ing less. Sadly, whilst rial into Ballito became are hopeful you have enjoyed. safety of our patrons in and around the fair grounds. much has been tabled known as `death strip`. On behalf of the patrons, board of management Without all of you, the fair would not have been around the topics of a So, council, develop- and staff of Tongaat Child Welfare, I would like to the success it has been! new taxi rank and an Letter of the Week ers, builders, business extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the expanded shopping mall owners, tenants, employ- community of Tongaat for your loyal support of our BEN KASAVAN across the road there has been no mention made of ers et al and all who will profit from an expanded fair by attending in your large numbers. I would President, Tongaat Child Welfare a connecting bridge or underpass for the travellers business environment and local economy, please do who wish to reach the taxi rank and vice-versa. your bit to ensure a suitable, safe facility is pro- Already I believe a critical situation exists as pas- vided. A holistic approach can be strongly recom- sengers cross the main road separating the Lifestyle mended. Please supply your full name and address. Anonymous letters will Centre from the taxi rank. Think of the poor souls running that gauntlet twice a day, with groceries in MARK SAUNDERS not be considered for publication. hand and also at times with young children. Seaward

off authentic dance moves before everyone Recently I read three books that have affected our survival. Do whatever takes your fancy this becomes urbanised and forgets their roots. my thinking of South Africa’s cultural history. heritage Saturday – Shaka, braai, beach or It’s been held in Stanger for ever and a day, First was a biography of Jan Smuts – Afri- chill - then come and join us this Sunday at but this year it will be in Durban for a joint kaner, Rhodes scholar, Boer commando leader, Dudley Pringle dam and help a good cause. TwoBits celebration: 200 years since he ascended to the prime minister, world statesman and friend of Whatever the weather, the bass won’t care, so throne, and the 45th year of the reign of King kings who was loved and hated in equal mea- it will not be raining at the dam. Bruce Stephenson Goodwill Zwelethini. sure by his own countrymen. Then two books Bring the family, catch the tagged fish and Editor People around the world celebrate their cul- on the history of shipwrecks along the Wild win R5000. Sunday could be your lucky day! tures, some every day, some only on special Coast: The Caliban Shore and The Sunburnt Enter online at northcoastcourier.co.za or at This week our country celebrates Heritage occasions. Zulus aside, the rest of our fellow Queen, the first an account of the wreck of The Hook, Line & Sinker. See the advert on page Day. You may well ask, what’s that? countrymen are at a bit of a loss to picture their Grosvenor and the fate of its survivors, the 10. The only part of the country that has a cultural heritage, or how to show it off on that second a broader narrative of the absorption of * * * defined history of heritage celebration is this particular day. Indians express their culture castaways of many nations into Pondo and province. It used to be Shaka Day, when Zulu many times through the year in dress, food and Xhosa tribes. Lastly was by way of personal Well, Telkom certainly has upped its game in traditionalists gathered in their thousands at religion and whites do it through arts and experience, our recent holiday in the Northern this neck of the woods. I sms’d a fault because King Shaka’s grave in Stanger to pay homage music festivals, I suppose. But to provide a Cape and Richtersveld, where I learned some- a high truck has taken out my ADSL line yet to the man who forged the Zulu nation 200 command performance on one day of the year, thing of the troubled and varied histories of the again. I had a callback the same day, followed years ago from the many tribes living east of most prefer to braai, go to the beach and spend Nama, Khoi and Baster peoples. by a couple of texts telling me that help was on the Drakensberg. time with family and friends. You can choose to think this nation comes out the way. Next day a very helpful technician When the new public holidays were defined It’s a blank canvas for many. We here at The of a cagefight between Africa and the rest of the came round, fixed it and had lots of suggestions post 1994, Shaka Day was left out, to howls of Courier want to develop this time into a cele- world, or a rich blend of cultures, beliefs, tradi- on how to resolve the problem long term. He protest from Chief Mangosuthu Buthelezi and bration of identity that will allow all of us to tions and religions – or both. Every nation has even left me his number in case there was his Inkatha Freedom Party. So a compromise contribute to what makes us South Africans. a history of culture clash, of invaders and sub- another problem. was reached and this Heritage Day was added. For this heritage weekend in the Ballito area, jugation, of revolt. Europe was a seething war I’m impressed. If you’ve never been to a Shaka celebration, there will be braaing and music at Sugar Rush zone a few hundred years ago and although screw up your courage and go. Most whites are on Saturday and on Sunday, a bass fishing today European nations exhude stability and a * * * afraid that they will be chucked out or worse. competition to raise funds for our North Coast superior attitude, ours has been scrapping in Yes, you probably will be singled out - with Courier Orphan Fund. Rose and the team have the dirt a little more recently and still bears the Husband brings the child home from kinder- astonishment and happiness that you’ve made raised R3.2 million to help make education bruises. garten and asks his wife, “He’s been crying the the effort. There is lots and lots of singing, possible for disadvantaged children and Whichever – we think it’s time to honour the whole way home. Is he sick or something?” dancing and traditional attire, much of it fast orphans and I can think of no better way to past but look forward to the future, and it is “No,” replies the wife, “he was just trying to disappearing. Go and see Zulu impis showing contribute to making our society richer. our belief that education is going to be key to tell you he isn’t our Frankie.”

What other so called ‘civilised’ ‘democratically Chris V Rensburg: When it run’ country has appalling figures on crime such comes down to family, the order of as S Africa? the day is their safety first!! No SOCIAL intruders are well come, if you Sally-anne Hammond: Same want to come shopping at my thing happened to me three years house in the middle of the night, be prepared to MEDIA ago living in Westbrook but I pay the heavy price! Follow Us: screamed and all the neighbours @NC_Courier_News came running they ran away. They Zuko IGcokama Dingiso: www.facebook.com/northcoastcourier tried to climb into the bathroom window at Whenever I found an intruder 10.30pm a rainy night. God woke me up and inside my property or premises with Response to the story: A great escape caught the thief starring at me trying to get into out my authority or permission, saves Umdloti woman from burglars small He/She is: DEAD

Simone Monique Snyman: Riverside Trail: From all of us at Response to the story: A Lowvelder’s look Thank the Lord for giving you a spirit Riverside Trail thank goodness you at Ballito of strength & might to do what had were not harmed - we love seeing to be done. Glad you managed to you running our trails xxbathroom Shirley Shelley Louw: I think it is escape unscathed. When I hear window. Praise the Lord. a KZN ‘thing’ Moving from Free things at night my immediate thoughts are what/ State to Umhlanga, many years who/where. If I feel really uncomfortable I get up Response to the story: When is shooting ago we found friendliness every- to check it out. These are sad times to be living an intruder self-defense? where! in, where safety in your own home is always a concern. Rudi Jacobus Senekal: My Glenda Wheeler: This really property is my private space that’s makes me miss home. Patricia Dunlop: Yes Monique I where me and my family is sup- agree thank the Lord for the fact that posed to feel safe so if you dare Liesl Gouws Marshall: When I you kept your head despite being come in my space you will be sorry moved to Ballito, I found it exactly terrified and you are physically okay. there walls built for a reason, stay out your not the same, I felt that I lived in a Psychologically these incidents leave welcome so what the hell do you want inside my completely different country.... And a mark of awful invasion of personal space and private space. still when I visit, after 9 years, it is worst of all, make one anxious about safety. the same!!! The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 9 10 The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 NEWS Speak out and stand together Elana Giest them a chance to speak about their trauma, so that they do not have to live with The All Souls Anglican Church such a burden,” said Maziba, who was filled with love, tears and also works at the Nkobongo admiration for a “little lady” Resource Centre to help counsel with a big heart and strong the township’s residents. belief at the Women’s Guild After the talk and service, the open day last week. congregation mingled over scones Charlene Maziba, who is and cake and were eager to find out employed by the Linc Founda- how they can support Maziba on her tion for trauma counselling, was worthy mission. invited to speak on the topic of If you would like more info on the open day - rape and abuse There is nothing like fresh the Women’s Guild, contact the ministry. scones with cream and strawber- All Souls Anglican Church, Shef- “I am so humbled to be cho- ries after an inspiring morning. field Beach Road on 032 525 sen to help people and to give 4529 From left, Wendy Stark and Jean Evans enjoying the morning together. Beach cleanup this weekend Ballito’s beach clean up was postponed due to rain ments and industry leaders to take actions and 697/(5-<5+ to this Saturday and will now be held at Christmas ensure trash never reaches the beach. Bay from 8 to 9 am. Plastic debris remains a growing concern in the What makes this beach clean-up unique is that marine environment, and the top five most com- collectors do not just pick up trash, they also take monly collected items are cigarette butts, plastic Bass Competition note of the pattern of waste items beverage bottles, food wrappers, plastic bottle caps collected during their clean- and plastic straws, respectively. ups and add vital data to the Children taking part will receive a beautiful col- 7YV\KS`ZWVUZVYLKI` world’s oring in book from the Ocean Conservancy (stocks largest marine debris data- are limited). base. The database is used Contact Lesley at The North Coast Courier on by scientists, conserva- 082 4447 691. tion groups, govern-

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Chantelle Wills, Lesley Schwartz, Erin vd Merwe, Mandy Birtcher and Mariza Nixon enjoying a stylish evening out. The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 13 LEISURE OPTIONS A string extravaganza

Elana Geist as soloist and accompanying ensemble. Based in Bloemfontein, The Odeion String After sold out performances at this year’s Quartet is the ultimate “mini-orchestra”. Cre- National Arts Festival, Guy Buttery teams up ating a myriad of musical layers and colours, with The Odeion String Quartet for one night this collaboration stretches the possibilities of of magic at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre, its known format and instrumentation. Durban on October 3. The Odeion String Quartet comprises Buttery Since 2011, the Umdloti based guitar player on acoustic guitar and mbira (the African has been working on a project that combines thumb piano), Samson Diamon on first violin, his solo playing and distinctly African musical Sharon de Kock on second violin, Jeanne Lou- voice with contemporary composition tech- ise Moolman on viola and Anmari van der niques and arrangements combined with a Westhuisen on cello. Performing a “best-of” of string quartet. his collective works from the last 15 years Buttery has worked closely with arranger and along with brand new compositions unique to composer Chris Letcher. Together they collab- this project, Buttery re-looks at the guitar and orated with the KZN Philharmonic in a perfor- string quartet presentation and catapults it to mance was described as “a flawless synchroni- new heights. zation of Africa and the West”. Based on this A sneak peak of the performance can be success, the team were immediately discussing viewed on Guy Buttery’s YouTube channel or how to take this project further. This unique you can visit www.guybuttery.co.za. pairing creates a world of opportunity for the Tickets are R120 each, and can be purchased strings and guitar operating as musical equals, at the door. The show starts at 7.30pm. Con- and even at times as rivals, rather than simply From left, Guy Buttery, Jeanne-Louise Moolman and Anmari van der Westhuizen. tact the theatre on 031-2602296. Photo: CuePix/Megan Moore

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What’s happening on the social scene along the coast? Phone Sboniso on 032-9460276 or email [email protected] to give him your news for this column. Deadline: 12 noon on Monday. Items will run twice only - free of charge! A comprehensive events calendar is available on our website: www.northcoastcourier.co.za

September - Hirsch’s domestic September - The Heritage Family worker’s course starts at Fest, from 1pm to 5pm, is at 221/1.30pm at Hirsch’s Ballito. 24Sugar Rush Park. A fun family Free of charge, but bookings are essential. day with live music. Tickets are R80 online Call 032-9467400. and R100 at the gate, no charge for children September - The Rotary Club of under 12. Ballito’s 4th annual choir festival September - The Orphan Fund 23is at Ashton International Col- bass competition at Dudley lege at 6pm. Tickets are R80 from Gail Ste- 25Pringle dam. This is a family fun fano. Call 083 484 0531. morning out, fishing from 5.30am to 11am. September - KZN Health to host R100 per bank angler, R200 per paddle ski a march against abortion at angler (no motors or kick boats). Enter at Stanger Hospital at 8am. www.northcoastcourier.co.za or at Hook, Line 23 and Sinker at The Circle, Ballito or at Tiffany’s September - Beach clean up at Shopping Centre. Chrismas Bay at 8am - 9am (last October- Garden Talk at Ballito Builders weekend’s clean-up was rained September - The Sunflower Fund 24 5km run/walk for charity at Sun- Express at 10.30am. Guest speaker out). Contact Lesley at 082 4447 691. September - Wednesday Club 25coast Amphitheatre. Contact meeting at Ballito Library at 1Lindsay Gray, owner, principal and tutor 031-2661148. 289am. New members are wel- at the School of Garden Design. RSVP: September - Pinotage-onTap come. Call Maureen at 032-9461753. Prancsh Maharaj at 076 488 3498 or 032- (POT), is coming to The Litchi September - Tongaat Shree Veer- 9472605. 24Orchard. Enjoy the abundance of aboga Cultural Centre and The September - Business Network Diemersfontein’s Original CoffeeChocolate 25Ramakrishna Clinic of South International will be hosting a October - It’s time to put on your danc- Pinotage. Coupled with delectable food and Africa will host their annual medical camp at 28business breakfast at The Fig ing shoes! Join the dance at Burndale live local entertainment. Tickets are R370. the centre at 6.30am. Contact Savy at 032- Tree, Simbithi Country Club at 7.30am to 7at 6.30 pm. Tickets are R100 per per- 9451496. 9am. Open to all Ballito based businesses. son, kids under 12 get in free. Proceeds to Breakfast and coffee cost R70. Call 082 576 The North Coast Courier Orphan Fund. National Cupcakes for Kids with 2048 cancer at Ballito Lifestyle Centre. October - Centenary Concert at the 24Receive a cupcake for a R10 September - Hirsch’s Business Shree Veerabonga Cultural Centre at donation. Networking with Rain Farm and 910am to 12.30pm. Call 082 485 29Ilembe Tourism. Starts at 8.30 9342, Yogan at 081 354 9245 or email am at Hirsch’s Ballito. Entry is free, but book- [email protected]. ing is essential. Call 032-9467400. October - The Walk for Freedom September - Ballito Writer’s Club against human trafficking from meeting at the Salt Rock Country 159am- 12pm. Registration at 8am 29Club from 10am to 12pm. Guest at Ashton Collage. Cost: R100 (includes your speaker Kasia Yoko from The Bugle. Contact official A21 T-shirt and donation to A21) to be Rita at 083 259 3158. paid into the Linc Foundation. Visit www.a21. org/ballito. September- Shree Veeraboga to host the Centenary Celebrations October - Centenary Finale at 30at SVET cultural Centre at 6pm Playhouse Opera Theatre, Dur- to 8pm. Contact Yogan at 081 354 9245 or 16ban. Call 082 485 9342, Yogan email [email protected]. at 081 354 9245 or email [email protected] SUDOKU

Sudoku is a number-place- ment puzzle, 9 squares by 9, fur- ther divided into 9 boxes or regions, each square mea- suring 3 squares by 3. To complete the puzzle the player must insert the missing num- bers so that each row, each col- umn, and each region contains the numbers 1 to 9 once only, with- out repeats.

North/South A Section 3. Norma Dawson and Angela Pedlar 1. Melanie Hynd and Jo Kitto 1. Heather Lynn and Dan Roth 3. Bill Doble and Shirley Jamieson BRIDGE 2. Kitty Phillips and Judy Ferguson 2. Lovey Hulett and Beth Oldacre 3. Derek Riley and Fleur Teare 2. Lindsay MacNair and Megan MacNair Bridge results of Beverley Hills Bridge Club for 19 Sep- Umhlali Monday Bridge club results for 19 September East/West B Section tember Contact Brian at 076 838 1423 1. Brian Weaver and Jenny Hamlyn 1. Maryderne Boyce and Thelma Lathe Contact Sally Leask at 032-9460689 Red Section ( Howell Movement ) 2. Sue wills and Anita Haynes 2. Bev Noble and Thora Yeoman 1. Anne Laatz and Evelyn Dwyer 1. Heather Lynne and Dan Roth 3. Peter Isherwood and Maggie Dunning 3. Hilary Douglas and Anne Domiro 2. Rob Wentzel and Joan Wentzel 2. Jeannie Burns and Roger Blumenthal C Section 3. Maryderne Boyce and Thelma Lathe 3. Rose Heenan and Netta Southwood Results from Umhlali Bridge Club 16 September 1. Jean Gittings and Betsy McPhee Yellow Section ( 9 Table Mitchell ) Contact Norma at 082 873 5387 2. Sally Leask and Mary Kurtzahn The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 15

In true South African style

Luthuli Museum in Groutville, formerly the Dukuza Museum in Stanger, just opposite the home of struggle stalwart Chief Albert Luthuli. King Shaka memorial. King Shaka Visitor’s Centre and Memorial in Stanger lies the KwaDukuza Museum. The King Shaka Visitor’s Centre and Memorial is a The museum is dedicated to the sugar industry, popular heritage site in Stanger. colonialism and the cultural heritage of the early The King Shaka Memorial in Stanger where the late king Shaka Zulu was assassinated. The memorial rests near the sight where King settlers in the town of Stanger. The Dolphin Coast has a rich cultural legacy. Take three invading British columns moved into Zulu- Shaka was assassinated by his brothers while sitting After the assassination of Shaka Zulu his capital a tour with us to a number of the most prominent land. on a rock near the barracks at his capital: Dukuza. Dukuza was burnt to the ground and in 1873 Euro- heritage sites. The small town of Mandeni now stands on this The exact site of Shaka’s grave remains a mystery pean settlers built a town on the site, naming it after site and is home to several schools, a tertiary col- but the memorial is located in the area of his death, the surveyor-general of Natal - William Stanger. Ultimatum Tree and Fort Pearson lege and a residential area. near the remains of a grain pit in which his body KwaDukuza CBD is also home to commemora- On the South bank of the Thukela River stands was supposedly dumped. tive statues of Chief Albert Luthuli and Mahatma what’s left of the tree under which the Anglo-Zulu Luthuli Museum Adjacent to the memorial is the very rock on Gandhi. war started - known as the Ultimatum Tree. South of KwaDukuza in Groutville lies the home of which the King was sitting when he was killed in Standing beneath the tree in 1878, JW Shepstone Nobel Peace Prize winner Chief Albert Luthuli. September 1828. delivered an ultimatum to the Zulu nation that Luthuli’s house was a meeting place for South The date is commem- plunged the country into war. Africans of all walks who were involved in the orated with a yearly The ultimatum demanded the disbandment of the struggle. It was proclaimed a museum in 2004. gathering at the memo- Zulu army and a pledge of fealty to the British The museum’s vision is to conserve and uphold rial in honour of King queen. the values and legacy of the late chief. Shaka, led by the cur- The Ultimatum Tree died several years ago but His grave is located in the nearby Groutville Con- rent Zulu king, his war- the site where it stood has been enclosed in a fence gressional Church cemetery. riors and dignitaries. and a branch grafted from the original tree has been Also in Groutville lies King Shaka’s Observation planted nearby. Rock, from which he would inspect his Impi war- Dukuza Museum Near to the site of the infamous tree lie the riors. Opposite the site of the remains of Fort Pearson - from which one of the King Shaka Memorial

Every year the Zulu nation gathers at the King Shaka memorial to pay homage to the legendary king.

Heritage weekend on the Dolphin Coast is packed with fabu- till 7pm. lous events that will celebrate our multi-culturally diverse coun- 4. Celebrate with the king himself, all day long, at Moses Mab- try: hida Stadium, Durban. It’s the 45th anniversary of King 1. The Heritage Family Fest is where the braai is at! Join the Goodwill Zwelithini’s reign as Zulu monarch so the vent that chilled vibes at Sugar Rush fromt noon on Saturday till 5pm. is normally in Stanger has moved to the big city. 2. The first Shisa Nyama Awards and Festival will be sizzling at 5. The weekend ends on a high note with the North Coast Cou- People’s Park, Moses Mabhida Stadium from noon till 8pm. rier Bass competition on Sunday. 3. Pinotage is a uniquely South African wine. Join the annual All the details on these events on pages 16 and 17. Pinotage on Tap (POT) festival at The Litchi Orchard, 12.30 16 The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 HERITAGE DAY 1 Feel the rush! 2 Bring on the heat Get ready to enjoy sizzling South African culture not celebrate shisa nyama - a massive cultural Celebrate Heritage and National Braai Day at mixed with the best of local music at the first Shisa phenomenon in SA.” Sugar Rush Park where families can gather, Nyama Awards and Festival at People’s Park, Six judges including foodie, Andrew Draper, relax and enjoy the scenic and popular venue. Moses Mabhida Stadium on September 25. editor of the Sunday Tribune’s SM Magazine, Brought to you be Sugar Rush, Hirsch and The lady behind the festival celebrated on Heri- Buhle Mbonambi and socialite Dennis Ngxongo The North Coast Courier, the Heritage Family tage Day is marketing and PR guru Michelle were sent on a mission to try a selected list of Fest opens at noon on Saturday, 24 September Lewis from Salt Rock who said the aim of the Durban-based, high profile shisa nyama spots. The and closes at 5pm. inaugural annual event is social cohesion. top seven were chosen based on criteria such as the The Hirsch Weber corner will provide Weber “This is not a mass-market event. The idea ambience and of course quality of the food and braais for folks to use. Bring your cooler box behind this festival is to celebrate and unite our will be heating things up at the festival this week- and braai packs and socialise around the aro- country. Instead of dressing up in Lederhosen, eat- end. matic cooking meat and exchange stories, anec- ing Sauerkraut and Bratwurst and being merry at “Three awards will be given at the festival - Best dotes and share jokes as only South Africans the Oktoberfest, we want people to get merry the Shisa Nyama decided by the judges, People’s can. proudly South African way in beaded outfits, eat- Choice Awards voted by the public on social No braai is complete without some good ing boerewors and chakalaka,” said Lewis. media until September 24 and finally Lifetime vibes and John Ellis, Marc Maurel and Jessica “When we become friends over a beer and Achievement Award for people who are dedicated Martins (from the Voice) will provide the live chicken wings, it makes talking about the hard to promoting this cultural activity.” music to create a festive atmosphere while the stuff later on much easier.” The festival plans to go countrywide next year, children run free in the play area. Book ahead Gather family and friends and enjoy Heritage and She said through the awards, they want to high- as Johannesburg and Cape Town will be included, for a spot at the jump park. National Braai day at Sugar Rush Park. light the best of the shisa nyama traders. where the Best City Shisa Nyama will be The restaurant will be open for those who “We have the annual announced. want their meals and refreshments prepared for The parkrun is a fun, free 5km run/walk for all ages Coffee Awards, which Besides food, the festival sports a line up of care- them while they browse and sample the Free State’s so bring the kiddies and dogs. Register on the park- everyone uses as a guide fully selected bands such as Veranda Panda and Jager Breweries wheat-free beer and Durbanville run website (parkrun.co.za) and print your barcode to where they are going The Dream Team as well as a fashion and craft Hills Wine Estate’s products at the tasting stations. to bring along with you. to have coffee next. We market showing off the talents of some of our hot- The Holla Trails will be open for all to enjoy, as You will receive an email with your results and celebrate coffee, which test local entrepreneurs. well as the parkrun at 8am on Saturday morning. each week you can challenge yourself (and also get 300 Discovery points every week). is quite unique in our For more info and to get your tickets starting Sugar Rush opens at noon on Saturday, Septem- coun- try, so why from R120, check out www.shisanyamaawards. ber 24 for the Heritage Family Fest and closes at co.za 5pm. Tickets are R80 online or R100 per person on . the day. No charge for children under 12 years. Get tickets from Ticketpro. Contact Gill at 079 528 CELEBRATE SOUTH AFRICA 4665, or email [email protected]. WITH A BRAAI Two lucky readers can win two tick- WIN! ets each to the Heritage Family Fest at Sugar Rush Park on Saturday Sep- tember 24, by visiting The Courier Face- book page. Tell us why you would like to attend HERITAGE DAY - 24 SEPTEMBER and share and like the competition post. Entries OPEN MON - SUN (7:30 - 19:30)|DELIVERIES TO BALLITO ON FRIDAYS One and Only’s Dineo Tshabalala from Kwa- close Friday, September 23 at noon. Sibusiso Goqo at his lounge in Inanda called Ş Mashu is one of the proud Top Seven finalists. Sbu’s Lounge with Michelle Lewis. The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 17 HERITAGE DAY Reel in fab prizes at Drink to our heritage What better way to celebrate Heritage Day than with a glass or two of proudly South African Pino- Dudley Pringle dam tage at the annual Pinotage on Tap (POT) festival at The Litchi Orchard. Not only can you hook R5000 at the 2016 North A Specialised Rescue Besides the lovely vino, you will also have live Coast Courier Orphan Fund Bass competition Unit will be there to keep entertainment by dynamic jazz-electro-hip-pop sponsored by Seef, but with Basil Manning Active an eye on the safety of the songstress, Toya Delazy, supported by Edisontide. Fishing Gear you can also reel in an Assassin Tem- anglers. All festival attendees will also receive a goodie- pest Rod and a Ripple Ash lure hamper. Entry fees are R100 for bank anglers and R200 bag upon arrival filled with a few necessities for this Basil Manning Active Fishing Gear in Ballito is for paddle ski or small inflatable paddle boat unmissable day which is all included in the ticket offering you the chance to win a top of the line anglers. price of R370. Assassin Tempest Rod and a Ripple Ash lure ham- Entries are limited so enter online at northcoast- If you cannot get enough of the liquid gold, you per. courier.co.za/68022/hook-em-for-charity or at can pay R910 for your ticket and get a case of Pino To enter, simply buy any bass tackle from now Hook Line & Sinker in Ballito and Salt Rock. to take home. until Saturday afternoon at Basil Manning and put Tickets are available from Computicket. Make your till slip in the box in store. sure you get a ticket for yourself and your friends The winning till slip will be drawn at the prize before they sell out. giving of the North Coast Courier Orphan Fund bass fishing competition on Sunday, September 25. In order to claim the prize, the winner will need to be present at the draw. Make sure you have a full glass of Pino to toast This year’s bass fishing competition will take with at the POT festival on Saturday from 12pm till 7pm. place at Dudley Pringle Dam - which is rumoured to contain a few truly magnificent specimens. This is the first time the competition is being held at Dudley Pringle and the bigger dam will allow for non-motorised water craft, making it ideal for small He’s our Zulu rock star inflatables and fishing skis. No kick-boats are allowed, as no dangling legs The annual King Shaka Day is known for fes- are permitted in the water due to the dam’s rules. In tive dancing, singing and eating as the life and keeping with being environmentally friendly and as reign of the legendary Zulu king is celebrated at fish-friendly as possible, the fish will be measured, the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban. instead of weighed this year. The Zulu royal household will also celebrate All ages are welcome, as there will be a junior the 45th anniversary of King Goodwill Zwe- and senior category. lithini’s reign as Zulu monarch. The theme of The Ballito Lions will be selling boerewors rolls this year’s celebrations will be “From King and cool drinks and there will be ample, safe park- Shaka to King Goodwill Zwelithini: a journey ing as well as toilet facilities. of our heritage” Registration starts at 5.30am, with lines up at 10.30am, followed by a prize giving. A young boy eager to hook his catch at last There will be loads of prizes, ranging from the year’s competition. East meets west: A Zulu warrior lets rip on a biggest fish caught to lucky draws. electric guitar at last year’s celebrations. 18 The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 NEWS

She-power for Ellies Yolande Kruger loves being in the Elana Giest hand out to various schools while we are traveling. field and will never forget this It is all in aid of the relationship between elephants moment, when she got to A group of fearless ladies have embarked on a and humans.” witness an elephant 10 000 kilometre trek over 100 days through ten Knowing that every 15 minutes an ele- being collared southern African countries in the name of saving phant is killed for its ivory in East Africa, through one of elephants. with Central Africa having lost 64 per- the organisa- Among the 14 ladies is Ballito’s Yolande Kruger, cent of its elephant in a decade, this tions they who also handles the marketing and branding for project is crucial in spreading the support. Elephant Ignite, the organisation dedicated to help word to save this iconic crea- the gentle giants. tures. “We are a group of basic women from all walks “The counties that are of life who are united by our love for wildlife and more successful in stop- have this fire in our belly to raise awareness of what ping poaching, are the ones where government is standing against poaching. Botswana, Elphants are for example, is the such emotional only country in Africa with a military direc- animals with tive to protect their wildlife.” real sisterhood She said these behaviour. iconic creatures are a symbol of Africa and “ are so close to humans, that they simply have to be saved. “The devastation they is happening with elephant poaching,” said the bub- face for human trinkets is bly Kruger, wearing a little, silver rhino pendant disgusting. There is no around her neck. excuse for this behaviour, it “Secondly, we want to highlight the people on the is simply empty vanity. Ele- ground. Those who work hard to help the ellies. We phants are such emotional ani- have chosen seven elephant organisations in Africa mals with real sisterhood behav- as our beneficiaries and through our visits to them, iour. When you see the way they we hope to raise awareness of the innovative work mourn their dead and look after their they do and get the public involved. Also, we are young, they have real soul. For ellies, fam- strong believers in showing our loyal donors where ily is everything.” their money goes, so visiting these projects will be The money raised for Elephant Ignite is only a great update on what has happened so far. To see used for the elephants and is not funding this expe- how you can help, we have wishlists for each dition, as each lady pays her own way. organisation on our website.” To find out more about the organisation or to get RIGHT: The Another aspect of their journey is education. involved, check out their website www.elephantig- crew is geared up to “We have printed 20 000 educational booklets to nite.co.za go on their Elephant Ignite expedition.

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Allan Hirsch with, from left: Engela Delport, Chantelle Nicholson, Ashleigh Tutt and Managay Pillay. The Ilembe Chamber Women in Business (WIB) networking event held at Hirsch’s Ballito last Thurs- day was all about moving and shaking. Chantelle Nicholson from Sugar Dance kicked off the morning with a Zumba demonstration that had AVIATION OPEN DAY everyone on their feet dancing to the infectious music followed by Tim Truebody from Bizzi Bee who gave a run-down on the Banting diet, and why it has Saturday 8th October 2016 become so popular. (Tim’s fiancé, Ashleigh Tutt, won the Ilembe Chamber, Margaret Hirsch Woman in Business Achiever finalist award last month). 9:00am - 13:00pm The lovely and vivacious Miss KZN, Natalie Memory from Aloisia Models and her team of young Intro flights only R990 models showed off the wide range of business and casual clothes available from Allure Boutique in Bal- lito. Tel: 031 573 2995 To round off the morning on a moving note, well known mover and shaker in the ILembe area, Man- agay Pillay the Business Development Consultant Book now from Girls And Boys Town was announced as the finalist of the September Ilembe Chamber, Margaret Hirsch Woman in Business Achiever of the Year Become a pilot today competition. For more information on the next WIB event, con- tact [email protected] or ntombifuthi@ilembe- chamber.co.za.

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BRANCH BRIGADE AFROZONE TRANSPORT CHEAPEST prices for furniture ALL KILL Pest Control. PHYSIOTHERAPIST BUSINESS SERVICES 32.7 Plumbing Tree felling and trimming, Bakkies for hire for local removals and storage. North Cockroaches, ants, rats, ANGELINA SASSE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK garden cleanups. Indemnity deliveries, furniture removals Coast/Durban/Joburg. termites etc. Domestic, 35 years experience. Hands Internet Cafe, Photographic Insurance. Phone Ferdi and garden waste removals. UniShaun Removals 0861- Industrial, Commercial. CASH IT on, personalised treatment, no and ID photo’s, Secretarial ABOUT PLUMBING 083-7784696. Phone Admire 078-4998661. 333695/084-5078179. Fax Robby Sturgeon 084- machines. Medical aid rates, Services, Graphic Design for Plumbing maintenance and 086-5378179. Email 5112228. DEALERS no upfront payment. Home Posters, Business Cards renovations. 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Palisade Fencing Cantilever Carports Burglar Guards Driveway Gates Razor Wire Automation Executive office suite inexclusive Golf Estate • 6 Offices • Lock-up garage FOR SALE Structural Posts • Boardroom • 14 Parking Bays Ken: 084 511 8454 Balustrading 254 sq m • Full Kitchen • Air-con [email protected] R3 950 000 incl. VAT • 3 Staff Toilets • Inverters Maggie: 083 290 1821 032-947 1217 • 1 Executive Bathroom • Lush Gardens [email protected] [email protected] • 4 Storerooms • Full High Security SOLE MANDATE 28 The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 CLASSIFIEDS

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AA BAKKIES AND CARS PREMISES to let in SHAKASKRAAL: Rental excl. TINLEY Manor Beach: 2 Wanted for cash. Rust no BALLITO Compensation Nutri-Park electricity. 3 bedrooms bedroom granny flat. R3’500 problem. Will beat any price. (opp. railway station). R5’900; 2 bedrooms R3’500. inclusive. Parking, car only. Upmarket, ground fl oor Phone 082-2588724. Suitable for office/storage Phone 060-3619329. Phone 032-5544005/084- premises to let in the space. R3’000pm excl. VAT. 5892790. MCCHLOE AUTO TRADERS Ballito Village. ±161m² Available immediately. SHAKASKRAAL, Mellowood 63 Laundry Lane Umhlali. Ample parking. Own Phone Karen 032-9471955. Park: 2 bedrooms, lounge, VILLA MED: No pets allowed. Cash paid for cars. Runners or kitchen and toilets. kitchen, toilet. R3’000 excl. R8’500. 3 bedrooms, 2 non-runners. Up to R100’000. Fully secured. UNIT to let in School Rd, L&W. Phone 032-5544005/ bathrooms. Unfurnished. 3rd Phone Kenny 083-6617752/ 084-5892790. Jobs Avail. immediately. Umhlali, next to Lali Foods. Floor. Lovely balcony. Pool in 032-9471414 (b/h). 255sq.m. 032-9471218. complex. Available THREE bedrooms with SELLING your car? We buy CALL CLINTON immediately. Phone cupboards, sep. lounge/ cars for cash! Phone Yusuf 082 573 7437 Lynndene, Rentalsdotcom 80. kitchen/dining, 2 bathrooms, 90. Situations 083-7015477/032-5521802. 076-6562219. 90. Situations Wanted FACTORY/warehouse to let. Accommodation kitchen fitted with cupboards Wanted www.wheels2sell.co.za 350m² in secure, gated hob and oven. Fully fenced with 24hr security. Available 84. Holiday We buy cars for cash. Why estate. R15’750pm excl. BALLITO Central: Room to let. 1 October. R6’500 excl. Accommodation trade in when we can pay you VAT. Stanger Industrial Area. R4’500 all inclusive. John 90.1 Domestic 90.1 Domestic 90.2 General more? 084-0845060. Phone 083-4490939. L&W. To view contact 082-4525524. Rosana 079-6915084. BALLITO Beachfront. 2 MINI-Factory shop/office SHAKASKRAAL, Main Road: bedrooms, 6 sleeper. Fully ANNIE wants domestic PRINCES wants domestic NOMFUNDO wants cashier 61. Cars Wanted 150m3 Richards Park Ballito. WESTBROOK Beach Club: Rooms to let R1’000 per furnished, fully serviced, position. Speaks English. position. Speaks English. position. Speaks English. Phone 083-4171292/032- Pet friendly. R12’500. 3 month incl. L&W. Phone self-catering. Close to beach 084-9640500. DW certificate. Reference. Code 10 license. Cashier 5861264. beds, 2 baths. Unfurnished. 072-3429623. and all amenities. Phone certificate. 078-9874354/ A1 & A ½ A TON DLUG. Garden. Secure 078-3092123. 083-7015477/www. CATHRINE wants domestic 084-7076480. All bakkies and all cars any OFFICE space to let, AutoZone estate. Pool in complex. simbalina.co.za position. Speaks English. condition wanted for cash. Building. Phone Samantha/ Available 1 October. Phone PROMISE wants domestic 81. Houses 078-1545612. SIMEON wants housekeeper/ Will beat any price. Phone Dees 032-9462661/083- Lynndene, Rentalsdotcom position. Speaks English. to Let CAPE Town/Bellville. Neat gardener position. Speaks 082-2588724. 3211855. 076-6562219. 078-7524237. holiday apartments at DAPHNEY wants domestic English. Code 10 license + BALLITO/Salt Rock: Shakas affordable rates in secure position. Speaks English. ROSE wants Mon/Wed/Fri PDP. 083-9809479. 50.1 Accounting 82. Apartments Rock, Paros 3 beds, 2 baths, complex. Email Engela@ DW certificate. 063-3653708. domestic position. Speaks to Let furnished R11’500pm; vodamail.co.za English. DW certificate. THABISO wants driver HEATHER wants domestic position. Speaks English. Santorini, 3 bed apart 083-2619010. 073-0726498. position. Speaks English. Code 8 license + PDP. PRESTIGIO ACCOUNTANTS R13’000pm; Shakas Rock, ARUBA: No pets allowed. Transparency is the ultimate accountability 061-3904618. 073-8361708. Atrium, 3 bed apart furnished R11’000. 3 beds, 2 baths. 85. Wanted ROSIE wants domestic/ R13’000pm; Ballito, Villa Unfurnished. 2nd Floor. 1 childminder position. Speaks „Accounting „TAX „VAT „Payroll „Annual Returns to Rent FLORENCE my maid, is TONY wants driver position. Leonora, 3 bed apart LUG. Available immediately. English. Reference. looking for work in Ballito/ Speaks English. Code 10 + „Company Registrations „Financial Services furnished R12’500pm; Mount Lynndene, Rentalsdotcom 083-7292486. Sheffield area. I can vouch PDP. 078-0829852. Richmore, 2 beds R8’700pm; 076-6562219. APARTMENTS/Houses T: 032 586 1200 F: 086 567 4423 Cell: 082 255 1716 that she is dependable and wanted in the Ballito area for e-mail: [email protected] Sheffield Beach, beautiful 5 honest. Please call/text SEKAYI wants live-in, domestic TUMI wants house sitter BACHELOR pad, suit one rental due to demand. Phone bed house furnished Trevor 084-7992737. position. Speaks English. position in Ballito and willing 26 Ballito Centre, Sandra Road, Ballito, 4420 person only. Available Lynndene, Rentalsdotcom R19’900pm; Umhlali Country 074-8827008. to relocate to other places. immediately. Compact, 076-6562219. Est. 1990 Club, 3 beds R10’900pm. FLORENCE wants domestic Speaks English. comfortable and Sheffield Estates 082- position. Reference. Speaks THANDIWE wants domestic/ 076-8048200. conveniently situated in DUE TO the high demand from 4645156/082-5511556. English. 072-6782414. house-sitter position. Speaks central Ballito. Secure prospective tenants, we are English. Reference. parking. R4’000 incl. L&W. 91. Situations Professional Accountants (SA) looking for complex’s and IZIKHANGICO zokufuna 063-3205892. 79. Letting Phone Bridget 072-7227473. houses in and around the Vacant Johan Grobler Jacobus van Eeden Services umsebenzi. Imali yokufaka Ballito area. Phone Rachel, isikangiso sokufuna THOBILE wants domestic B Com. SAIPA PTP(SA) 072 594 6642 LA BALLITO: Beautiful sea Rawson Rentals 082- umsebenzi izokhuphuka position. Matric certificate. 083 303 4416 Marcus van Wyk view 1½ bed flat, 3 minute to BALLITO: Tutors required for 5584660 or 032-1500500. sekuzoba uR70.00 kusukela 079-4529284. TEL: 032 9460962 [email protected] main beach. Furnished, Grade 6 English and ngomhlaka 1 May 2016. Afrikaans and to do RE/MAX DOLPHIN REALTORS LETTING bath/shower, laundromat, WE SPECIALISE IN: Uphathe umazisi wakho (ID WENDY wants domestic homework. Fax or email 2 covered parking. Long term 90. Situations „ Accounting Services book), izitifiketi, Amagama position. Speaks English. page CV to: shanthi@ letting. R7’500pm excl. Wanted „ Bookkeeping Services namakheli abantu DW certificate. 060-4191637. telkomsa.net or 035- water, electricity free upto „ Annual Financial Statements ADVERTS in this column are esingathola kubo ulwazi 7872220/082-5769550. R300. Phone 082- 9205064. „ Taxation only R70.00. Call in at our olwanele ngawe (references) WITNESS wants domestic „ Monthly Payroll offices, First Floor, Suite 9 nezinombolo zocingo lwabo. position. Speaks English. CASUAL shop assistant LA PIROGUE: R11’500. 3 „ Company registrations Ballito Business Centre, Ngaphambili kokuba ku- 073-7025493. required for shop in Ballito. bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. „ CC/Company Annual Returns Ballito Drive before 12 noon shaye: 12 emini ngoMsom- Must be able to work Furnished. Ground floor. on Mondays. Bring your ID buluko. ZANELE wants domestic weekends. Email CV to: Committed to offering a Small garden. Close to www.northcoastaccountants.co.za book, references, certificates position. Speaks English. bav101gengiah@gmail. beach. Pool in complex. professional and personal and/or diplomas and a LILIAN wants domestic 074-5309840. com service when letting out Available 1 October. Phone contact telephone number. position. Speaks English. 63. Vehicle Services \RXUSURSHUW\:HZLOOÀQG Lynndene, Rentalsdotcom Please note: We are not an Trustworthy and reliable. EXPERIENCED staff required: you the ideal tenant! 076-6562219. agency and cannot References. 063-3612029/ 90.2 General Housekeeping (ladies); Accredited in Simbithi, guarantee a job for an 084-3937987. Gardeners (male and Ballito SALT Rock: 1 bedroom, pet Zimbali, Seaward & Palm advertiser. female); Painters. friendly. Close to beach. LUCIE wants domestic Experience and references Lakes. For more info CLEMENT wants R4’400 per month. Sharon DO YOU require a domestic position. Speaks English. essential. Fax short CV to YOUR AUTO ELECTRICAL SPECIALISTS housekeeper/gardener or to list your property 083-2763362. worker? The Stanger Reference. 073-5097210. 086-6502328. WE ALSO SPECIALISE IN AUTO AIRCONDITIONING please contact position. Speaks English. Child and Family Welfare 074-0540364. NICOLETTE BUYTENDAG SHEFFIELD Gardens: 2 Society runs a domestic MARY wants domestic FINANCIAL ADVISOR 082 491 9289 / 032 9460881 bedrooms, middle unit. position. Speaks English. 1 position available. workers empowerment ELIAS wants welder position. 27 Kyalami Park, BallitoTel: 032-9460341 [email protected] R6’700 excl. L&W. Phone programme for Reference. DW and cooking Remuneration to be discussed. 26 years experience. Speaks Fax: 032-9460351A/H: 082-6978892/082-3144031 Each office independently owned & operated. John/Bev 082-4525524. unemployed women. certificates. 072-7751868. Must have: matric, drivers English. Matric arc/plate These women graduate license, motor vehicle. Training welding and MIG welding with cetificates. Phone MBALI wants domestic/ provided. Email your CV and certificates. Reference. LEGAL ADVERTISING 032-5512129/032-5511922. childminder position. Speaks Matric certificate to morgan@ English. Reference. 083-9417967. morgantalbot.co.za UMA UFUNA umsebenzi 060-4754450. ERNEST Matthews wants full HVAC TECHNICIAN 100. Public Notices 100. Public Notices khangisa kulengxenye ye- phepha ngo R70.00. Unga- NELISIWE wants domestic time housekeeper/caretaker Reliable experienced HVAC shayela kulamah-hovisi ethu position. Speaks English. position. Speaks English. technician required for ESTATE NOTICE WILLIAM JAMES ESTATE NOTICE RAMACHANDRA aku, First Floor, Ballito Reference. 073-4460927. Experience in maintenance, maintenance work and new IN die boedel van wyle CAMERON FRASER IN die boedel van wyle PONSAMY GOVENDER Business Centre, nga- cleaning, gardening, installations. Driver’s license NOMUSA wants domestic WILLIAM JAMES Gebore RAMACHANDRA Gebore phambili kokuba kushaye 12 painting, plumbing and essential. Handyman/ position. Speaks English. CAMERON FRASER 15 OCTOBER 1956 PONSAMY GOVENDER 13 SEPTEMBER 1947 emini ngoMsombuluko. electrician. 078-1612814/ assistants with general aircon Reference. 076-6536163. Gebore ID: 561015 5081 08 7 Gebore ID: 470913 5074 08 8 Uphathe umazisi wakho (ID 060-6911117/061-2758785. experience also required. 15 OCTOBER 1956 en nagelate eggenoot/ 13 SEPTEMBER 1947 en nagelate eggenoot/ Immediate positions. Send CV book), izitifiketi, Amagama NONTLE wants domestic ID: 561015 5081 08 7 eggenote van 13 NKWAZI ID: 470913 5074 08 8 eggenote van ERF 922 JAMES wants gardener/ with Ref no: R01 on subject line namakheli abantu esinga- position. Speaks Zulu. en nagelate eggenoot/ DRIVE, ZINKWAZI, KZN en nagelate eggenoot/ KLIPFONTEIN TONGAAT housekeeper position. to [email protected] thola kubo ulwazi olwanele 078-0585287. eggenote van 13 NKWAZI Boedelnr. 1288/2010 eggenote van ERF 922 Boedelnr. 4770/2016 ngawe (refs) nezinombolo Speaks English. Code 10 DRIVE, ZINKWAZI, KZN KLIPFONTEIN TONGAAT Datum van afsterwe Datum van afsterwe zocingo Iwabo. Umuntu license. 071-9367754. MOTOR mechanic wanted for Boedelnr. 1288/2010 Boedelnr. 4770/2016 13 MARCH 2015 NOSIPHO wants domestic 24 NOVEMBER 2009 okwaziyo okukhuluma small workshop in Mandeni. Datum van afstetwe: Datum van afstetwe: Kennis geskied heirmee dat position. Speaks English. Kennis geskied heirmee dat iSingisi. Abaqashi kuyomele JOHN wants housekeeper/ Must be fully qualified. No 24 NOVEMBER 2009 13 MARCH 2015 die EERSTE EN FINALE 061-8203860. die EERSTE EN FINALE bashiye umyalezo ngawe ku- gardener position. Speaks chancers please. Salary Krediteure en debiteure Krediteure en debiteure likwidasie- en distribusier- leyonombolo oyobe ubanike PORTIA wants domestic English. 073-7242963. negotiable with experience. in bogenoemde boedel likwidasie- en distribusier- in bogenoemde boedel ekening in bogenoemde ekening in bogenoemde yona. Isaziso: Asiyona position. Speaks English. To arrange an interview word hiermee versoek om word hiermee versoek om boedel ter insae salle ten please phone Chookie on boedel ter insae salle ten inkampani etholelana 078-6427568. JOSIA wants driver position. hul skulde te betaal by die hul skulde te betaal by die kantore van die Meester 082-4916448/032-4566153 kantore van die Meester imisebenzi futhi ngoku- Speaks English. Code 10 + ondergetekende binne 'n ondergetekende binne ‘n van die Hooggeregshof PHUMZILE wants domestic or email CV to chookie@ van die Hooggeregshof kubhalisela umsebenzi PDP. F2 foklift licence. tydperk van 30 dae vanaf tydperk van 30 dae vanaf KWAZULU NATAL: PIET- kuleliphephandaba asizi- position. Speaks Zulu. telkomsa.net KWAZULU NATAL: PIET- Counter balance truck VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER VRYDAG 23 SEPTEMBER ERMARITZBURG, en van bophezeli ukuthi uzowuthola. 078-3804763. 2016. ERMARITZBURG, en van 2016. die landdros, PIETER- certificate. Phone 078- 9352547. OASIS BEAUTY SPA NAAM EN ADRES VAN EKSEK- die landdros, PIETER- NAAM EN ADRES VAN EKSEK- MARITZBURG, vir ‘n tyd- Beauty therapist required. UTEUR OF GEMAGTIGDE AGENT MARITZBURG, vir ‘n tyd- UTEUR OF GEMAGTIGDE AGENT perk van 21 dae gereken Phone 079-0274305. RENE KRUGER perk van 21 dae gereken RENE KRUGER vanaf VRYDAG 23 SEP- 91. Situations Vacant LAMECK wants housekeeper/ gardener position. C/O RENE KRUGER vanaf VRYDAG 23 SEP- C/O RENE KRUGER TEMBER 2016. RENTAL agent wanted for Reference. Speaks English. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS TEMBER 2016. CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS NAAM EN ADRES VAN EKSEK- global company in Ballito. 063-8789845/074-7882015. VILLE BOIS OFFICE NAAM EN ADRES VAN VILLE BOIS OFFICE UTEUR OF GEMAGTIGDE AGENT Basic salary + commission. PARK, 920 JACQUES EKSEKUTEUR OF GEMAGTIGDE PARK, 920 JACQUES RENE KRUGER For appointment send CV to: MXOLISI wants gardener STREET, MORELETA AGENT STREET, MORELETA C/O RENE KRUGER realestatejob71@gmail. PARK, 0044 RENE KRUGER PARK, 0044 CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS position. Speaks English. com (012) 997 4928 (012) 997 4928 VILLE BOIS OFFICE RECEPTION/SECRETARY 082-5947373. C/O RENE KRUGER PARK, 920 JACQUES STR CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS TRAVEL consultant, manager MORELETA PARK, 0044 Temp. position available for above position NELLY wants housekeeping/ 100. Public VILLE BOIS OFFICE 100. Public and accountant with (012) 997 4928 shop assistant position. PARK, for suitable candidate with experience. Quicktrav experience Notices Notices Fluent English. Good 920 JACQUES STREET, required for travel agency in Email CV to: [email protected] references. Matric, computer MORELETA PARK, 0044 LEGAL AID SOUTH AFRICA Shakaskraal. Email cv to 0800 110 110 (Toll free) and cashier certificates. ESTATE NOTICE (012) 997 4928 ESTATE NOTICE careers@harveyholidays. IN die boedel van wyle IN die boedel van wyle Your voice. 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SCENE LIFESTYLE Honouring excellence in sport and culture SCHOOL SPORTS CHAMPION Ashton International College cele- effort, commitment and dedication brated the accomplishments of their to their preferred activities,” said multi-talented pupils at the recent executive head Joe Erasmus. annual Sports and Cultural Awards Continuing to make waves in the function. pool, Ashton swimmers partici- The Sports and Cultural Awards pated and medalled at Level 3 function congratulated a total of 77 Nationals, with three students qual- students who have achieved in 21 ifying for Youth Nationals, and different sporting codes either Cameron Pennell being selected for offered by Ashton, or recognised by the SA Senior Nationals team. the college. These students were “In total, 14 students were selected and participated either on a awarded honours in the senior col- regional or national level, and in lege, one being Sophie Bell for some cases on international level. surfing who is currently represent- “Ashton recognises sporting and ing SA in Portugal. In the junior cultural codes not only offered by college, Callum Osborne was the college, and we do this as we awarded honours for cycling after believe each child is unique and placing third overall at the SA deserves to be rewarded for their Champs.”

Grade 7 students, from left (back), Callum Osborne (Honours - cycling), Name: Rogan Strydom Gabriel Garnett (Half Colours – biathlon), Fynn Oldrieve (Half Colours- Achievement: Rogan was awarded School hockey), Tiffany Badenhorst (Full Colours – action netball), (middle) Full Colours for lifesaving and he represents Courtney Toweel (Half Colours – netball), Gemma Wood (Full Colours – the U10A teams in rugby, hockey and swim- gymnastics), Sarah Hoggan (Half Colours – hockey); Ndalo Mngome- ming. zulu (Half Colours – hockey) (front) Morgan Gibbs (Half Colours- life- Hobbies: Skateboarding and going to the saving) ; Alessia Zedde (Full Colours – piano); Kwamnandi Gabela beach. Rogan is an All Black supporter, knows (Half Colours – netball) and Skye Gahagan (Half Colours- netball). every player from 2010 and can even do the Haka. Sporting hero: Beauden Barrett School Sports Champion will be rewarded with a SPORT RESULTS R200 gift voucher from Ballito Lifestyle Superspar.

SENIOR SPORTS CHAMPION Ashton International College Curro Mount Richmore Umhlali Preparatory School Sports results for the week ending September 17 HockeyHockey: Tuesday, September 6 Hockey Umhlali vs Crawford Prep La Lucia Junior College UmhlaliDurban vs North Crawford College Prep La Lucia Girls Hockey Hockey GirlsU/10 Hockey CMR Boys Won 8 - 1 Durban North College UPS U13A vs CPLL U13A UPS lost 1-3 Girls UPSU/10 U13A CMR vs Girls CPLL Lost U13A 1 - 3UPS Durban lost 1-3 North College UPS U13B vs CPLL U13B UPS won 3-0 U10B vs Umhlanga College U10B Lost 0 – 3 UPSU/11 U13B CMR vs Boys CPLL Won U13B 3 - UPS2 Durban won 3-0 North College UPS U11A vs CPLL U11A UPS won 2-1 U10B vs Chelsea U10B Lost 1 – 3 UPSU/11 U11A CMR vs Girls CPLL Won U11A 5 - UPS1 Durban won 2-1 North College UPS U11B vs CPLL U11B UPS won 4-0 U10A vs Umhlanga College U10A Won 2 - 1 UPSU/13 U11B CMR vs Boys CPLL Lost U11B 0 - 3UPS Durban won 4-0North College UPS U10A vs CPLL U10A UPS won 6-0 U10A vs Chelsea U10A Lost 1 - 7 UPSU/13 U10A CMR vs Girls CPLL Drew U10A 0 -UPS 0 Durban won 6-0 North College UPS U10B vs CPLL U10B UPS won 15-0 U11B vs Umhlanga College U11B Drew 0 - 0 UPSSaturday, U10B vs September CPLL U10B 10 UPS won 15-0 Boys Hockey U11B vs Chelsea U11B Lost 0 - 4 BoysAshton Hockey UPS U13A vs CPLL U13A UPS won 6-0 U11A vs Umhlanga College U11A Drew 1 - 1 UPSGirls U13A vs CPLL U13A UPS won 6-0 UPS U13B vs CPLL U13B UPS won 2-0 U11A vs Chelsea U11A Lost 0 - 1 UPSCMR U13B (Team vs 2) CPLL Won U13B 1 - 0 UPS Trinity won 2-0 UPS U13C vs CPLL U13C UPS won 2-0 U13B vs Umhlanga College U13B Drew 0 - 0 UPSCMR U13C (Team vs 1) CPLL Drew U13C 1 - 1 UPSAshton won 2-0 UPS U11A VS CPLL U11A UPS won 3-0 U13A vs Umhlanga College U13A Lost 0 – 1 UPSCMR U11A (Team VS 1) CPLL Won U11A 1 - 0 TrinityUPS won 3-0 UPS U11B vs CPLL U11B UPS won 8-0 U10A vs Fatima 10A Drew 0 - 0 UPSCMR U11B (Team vs 2) CPLL Won U11B 1 - 0 UPS Ashton won 8-0 UPS U10A vs CPLL U10A UPS won 2-0 U10A vs Virginia U10A Lost 0 - 1 UPSBoys U10A vs CPLL U10A UPS won 2-0 UPS U10B vs. CPLL U10B UPS won 13-1 U10A vs Dbn North Primary U10A Won 5 - 0 UPSCMR U10B (Team vs. 2 CPLL) Lost U10B0 - 1 TrinityUPS won 13-1 UPS U10C vs CPLL U10C UPS won 8-0 U10A vs Glenashley U10A Won 2 – 0 UPSCMR U10C (Team vs 1) CPLL Lost U10C0 - 6 Ashton UPS won 8-0 CMR (Team 1) Drew 0 - 0 Trinity Boys CMR (Team 2) Won 2 - 0 Ashton U10A vs Chelsea U10A Drew 0 - 0 Action Netball - Friday, September 16 U10A vs Virginia U10A Won 5 - 0 U/15 CMR Won 18 - 11 Reddam Umhlanga College U10A vs Glenashley U10A Won 2 - 1 U/16 CMR Lost 11 - 18 Northlands Girls U10A vs Dbn North Primary U10A Won 7 - 1 U11A vs Chelsea U11A Drew 0 - 0 U11A vs Virginia U11A Drew 1 - 1 Name: Megan Tully U11A vs Glenashley U11A Won 1 - 0 Crawford North Coast Preparatory Grade: Form 1 U11A vs Dbn North Primary U11A Won 10 - 3 Boys hockey - September 12 vs. Umhlanga College U13A vs Durban North Primary U13A Won 4 - 0 U10A - 0-5 (Lost) U10B - 1-1 (Draw) U11A - 1-7 (Lost) Achievement: Megan is one of triplets and U13A vs Virginia U13A Lost 0 - 2 First Team - 0-7 (Lost) was awarded School Honours for both lifesav- U13A vs Chelsea U13A Lost 0 - 1 Girls – September 13 U13A vs Glenashley U13A Won 1 – 0 U10A - 1-1 (lightning stopped play) ing and swimming (SA Youth and Level 3). U10B - (lightning stopped play) Hobbies: Board games and cross training at Senior College Second team - (lightning stopped play) Bobs Boot Camp. Indoor hockey - boys First team - (lightning stopped play) Congratulations to the U16A Boys team who clinched the B Boys hockey - September 14 Sporting hero: Maya Dirado (200m back- League by beating Kloof 3 – 0 in the final vs. Atholton Primary School stroke Olympic gold medalist). Soccer U10A - 1-2 (Lost) U10B - 1-1 (Draw) U11A - 1-3 (Lost) Boys firsts vs PLG firsts Won 4 – 1 First Team - 0-5 (Lost) Girls firsts vs Durban Girls College firsts Won 4 – 1 Girls - September 15 School Sports Champion will be rewarded with a U10A - 1-0 (Won) U10B - 1-1 (Draw) U11A - 1-3 (Lost) R200 gift voucher from Ballito Lifestyle Superspar.

MVVKtMHZOPVUtOVTLtZLY]PJLZtIVK` ZV\S “THE EXPERT IN ANYTHING WAS ONCE A BEGINNER.” 30 The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 SPORT The incredible Hank

Hank McGregor portages during the men’s K1 race at the ICF Canoe Marathon World Championships in Brandenburg on Saturday. Photo: Balint Vekassy/ICF/ Gameplan Media

Hank McGregor bagged a seventh world title when year, to go with the K2 crown that he won with The weekend’s rain aged junior tennis players to be part of the club and he mastered a powerful field and tough weather Jasper Mocké in Oklahoma in 2014. resulted in the post- league matches. This strategy has really paid off conditions to win the Men’s K1 crown at the ICF “Racing against some of the best paddlers, if not ponement of all the and we have seen numerous junior players grow- Canoe Marathon World Championships. His com- the best paddlers, I managed to pull it off when it scheduled men’s’ ing into strong league players and contributing to patriot Andy Birkett grabbed his first senior medal really counted,” said McGregor. league matches. During the club’s success. The girls outnumbered the boys to complete a historic South African one-two. “I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was a totally dif- last week only the over the years by about a 3:1 but this year has been Racing in rainy, windy conditions that left the ferent type of racing, with sometimes fifteen guys fourth team played different. Sanri Breytenbach has been the only girl vast expanse of the Brandenburg an den Havel lake on the front bunch. But that’s the World Champion- their fifth match. They and played in the first and second sides during the choppy and difficult to manage, McGregor raced a ships, against the best of the best.” At the Net drew 2 - 2 against Dur- mixed league season. tactically superb race to stay in command of a “To have my countryman working together with ban North to remain It has traditionally been more difficult to get threatening nine boat front bunch, with Spaniard me was great. I am really happy,” he said after the unbeaten with only two teenage boys to play league matches. It is impor- Jose Ramalho and Hungary’s Adrian Boros always race. remaining matches. tant to ensure we play young tennis players with well positioned. The competition concludes on Sunday with the Veteran Andy Horton the right temperament and tennis etiquette. It was McGregor’s sixth K1 title, defending the K2 races for senior men and women, and the junior found his old form just “Teaching a young boy to behave on a tennis K1 crown the Euro Steel athlete won in Gyor last boys. in time to record his court is like teaching any kid to brush his teeth – first win of this men’s league season! It seems like you have to continue reminding them every day” the understanding between him and his now regu- said Lynette Federer (mother of Roger Federer). lar partner, Robbie Chompion, is starting to blos- The men’s league season 2016 has, however som and they are becoming a fierce combination. seen three young boys, Kanishka Kapoor, Oliver The tennis section at UCC has always encour- Naude and Dylan Atherstone, representing UCC. It is probably not a coincidence that they are all pupils from Ashton International College. Waylon Ferrandi, the accounting teacher at Ashton, is their tennis coach at school and part of Ferrandi’s tennis academy. Waylon also represents the UCC first team in both the mixed and men’s league. The suc- Netball cess that the UCC tennis section has had with junior players (girls and boys) is due to fact that all these kids has come through the hands of our local coaches. At UCC Roger, Waylon and Maxi Fer- randi has not only been teaching them how to play good tennis, but also sportsmanship and how to There was fast and furi- interact with adult opposition. Adults, in particular ous action on the action the older generation, do generally not like to lose netball field at Footy against juniors. It is therefore important to prepare over the last few Mon- these juniors for all the “tricks in the legal tennis day evenings as the The Footy netball champs, the Free Agents, (back) William Spence-Wil- rule book” that will be employed by some wily winter league drew to a son. Middle from left, Nicole von Metzinger, Courtney Wicks, Jamie Ellis senior players. We can clearly see that the hours of and Daniel De Sousa. Front from left, Danelle van Der Linde and Char- close. The games were patience and the example being set is lived out on mone Botha. played at high intensity, the courts by these juniors. We are really proud of but a fun vibe always son which will start at the end of September. all our junior players as they have been superb prevailed both on and off the field as players Age group netball leagues and tournaments are advocates of the sport we all love. socialised between games. In the end it was the also coming soon. Stephan Free Agents that took the win from the Fire Crack- For more information regarding Footy netball ers to keep their league champs title. Well done! contact Jamie at 072 543 5210. LEFT: Tennis coach Waylon Ferrandi with jun- Teams are already looking forward to next sea- Kyle iors Oliver Naude and Dylan Atherstone.

Umhlali Country Cozens and C Chamberlain 83 pts, 6th H O’Reilly, J Dicken- Zimbali Country Club Club son, W May and E Rae 82 pts. Friday, September 16 – RE/MAX members meat Saturday, September 17 Nearest the pin: D Syer (4th), D Thompson (6th), M competition (individual stableford) - Jawitz four ball alli- Herselman (11th), J Andrew (18th). 1st B Graham 20 pts, 2nd B Mcintosh 19 pts, 3rd J Ullyet 19 ance Monday, September 12 – POB’s pts, 4th M van Niekerk 18 pts, 5th J Stott 18 pts. No competition Team: 1st T Cartledge, T Lauf, R Peinke and P Simons 94 pts, Nearest to pin: Neville Godwin. Friday, September 16 - 2nd P Hoeben, S Walker and D Yeo 90 pts, 3rd W Hart, K Captain’s prize: R van Niekerk. Meat competition Mullen, D du Plessis and H Rawdon 88 pts, 4th G Drobczyk, Saturday, September 17 – Medal J Kaljee, H Abiet, M Vine 88 pts, 5th M Smith, D Smith, A de No competition Individual medal men: 1st L Pillay 76/62 nett, 2nd E Huang Wet, R Gillett 87 pts. 68 nett. Hole in One Thursday, September Individual: 1st W Hart 41 pts, 2nd T Cartledge 40 pts, 3rd A 15 – Ladies fun day Individual medal ladies: 1st D Beningfield 76 nett, 2nd S de Wet 39 pts c/o, 4th M Macey 39 pts c/o, 5th H Rawdon Griffiths 81 nett. 1st D Byrne, K Reeves, J 38 pts c/o, 6th R Peinke 38 pts c/o. Betterball medal: 1st L Pillay and B Govender 57 nett, 2nd L Weakley and C Macdowell Two clubs: H Rawdon (18th). Pillay and D Moodley 60 nett, 3rd G Park and E Huang 62 86 pts c/o, 2nd L DaSilva, A Nearest the pin (sponsored by Pick ‘n Pay): M Schoeman nett. Peacock, L Steyn, T Francey (4th), P Aitken (6th), S Nalson (11th), H Rawdon (18th). Nearest to pin (men): L Lotter. 86 pts c/o, 3rd A Starkey, D Nearest to pin (ladies): D Beningfield. Meyer, J Gavin and N Taylor 85 pts, 4th D Sayer, D Thomp- son, Y Sargent and L Wilde 84 pts, 5th M Horn, M Dold, C

PG: Monthly mug winner, Rejay Lalloo.

Simbithi Country Club Friday, September 16 - PG Glass meat competition 1st Peter Kohler 43 pts, 2nd Thomas Pieper 41 pts, 3rd Pedro Da Costa 39 pts c/o.

Prince’s Grant Golf Club Wednesday, September 14 - Individual stableford 1st Mike Kieser 41 pts, 2nd Rishaad Singh 39 pts, 3rd John Thorpe 38 pts. Saturday, September 17 - Monthly mug UCC: Thursday ladies fun day winners, K Reeves and D Byrne with Kel- Simbithi: Meat competition winners, Peter Kohler, Thomas Pieper and (individual medal) vyn Mcmillan from the sponsor (middle). Pedro Da Costa. The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 31 SPORT Saving rhinos - one step at a time Elana Geist O’Keeffe, partnered with event company Free draw will be done after the run with amazing prizes Spirit Adventures and started The Rhino Run to up for grabs. Join trail runners around the raise awareness and funds to save this iconic crea- Entrance fees are R120 for the 5km run and R180 country and unite against rhino ture from being threatened with extinction, for the 12km run. poaching at The Rhino Run, happening The Rhino Run is aimed at everyone - the hard- The beneficiaries for 2016 are OSCAP (Outraged at Sugar Rush, Ballito on September 25. core trail runners can tackle the 12km run starting at South African Citizens Against Poaching), The The national and largest trail running 8.10am, while the families and the ‘less fit’ can take Chipembere Rhino Foundation, Saving the Survi- event in SA was inspired by a heart-break- it easy with the 5km fun run/walk starting at 8am. vors, and the Kariega Foundation. More informa- ing poaching incident which occurred at Be sure to arrive early, as race sign-in and goodie tion about each of these organisations can be found Kariega Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, bag collection starts from 6am. on the Rhino Run website, www.therhinorun.com. in 2012, when Thandi, Themba and There will be plenty of parking as well as toilet For more information contact Andrew on 082 Bull # 84 were facilities available and water points along the route, 603 4098 or Sheena O’Keeffe on 072 293 4974 or poached. but carrying your own water is recommended. [email protected]. Port Elizabethan Stick around after you finish, as a lucky trail runner, Sian Three Musketeers at it again

Join the Elana Geist good cause Ballito’s three pensioner water babies, Jose de Charmoy, and help The Vladimir Lynov and Mike Oberholzer have braved the Rhino Run dream of Indian Ocean again recently, when they tackled a five making this the biggest kilometre swim from Clarke Bay to Salt Rock. one-day trail running “The current pushed us back, but I am heavy and event in the world a reality. moved through the water like a submarine. It was a fantastic swim and we were lucky to have some dol- phins join us on the way,” said Lynov, who is proud to be part of the over 60 swimming trio. KwaDukuza beach manager Steve Honeysett organ- ised the fun swim and was at the front of the pack on his paddle ski, making sure they made it to Salt Rock safely. Happy, relieved and a bit tired, Jose de Charmoy, Vladimir Lynov and Mike Oberholzer after their swim.

With loads of wind, Friday. If it looks good, get wet. choppy seas and rain The VISSLA ISA World Juniors is up and run- over the weekend, find- ning in the Azores Island of Sao Miguel, Portugal. ing a decent wave has The South African team arrived safely to join 37 been quite a challenge nations and 370 surfers who will be participating. of late. The welcome The competition is finishes this coming Sunday rains turned the water when the champions will be crowned. Conditions brown in some areas. at the start were small, but bigger swell is pre- Surf Scene The dolphins, however dicted. The Azores are one hour behind us and the Local martial arts students took part in the KZN National Taekwondo Championships held at seemed to enjoy condi- contest can be viewed live via the ISA website UKZN Howard college campus recently. The competition was of a high standard and the local tions and have been where schedules and results are all available. athletes gave a good account of themselves, bringing home several medals. seen en-masse along A massive well done to Jordy Smith for taking Back from left - Vicki Millican (coach), Ethan Smith (gold, sparring), Ayanda Mduduma (gold, the coast. the win at The Hurley Pro in California. His win sparring), Jabulani Mthembu (silver, sparring), Lucky Ndlovu (coach), Linda Smit (Ballito martial The coming week moves him into fourth position in the world. With arts master representative/coach). Front from left - Elijah Millican (silver – sparring), Seth Milli- will see lighter winds in three contests still to take place on the WCT, the can, Finley Mcgregor (silver - sparring). Well done to our students who took part in the KZN general with consistent swell and period. It looks title is now wide open. National Championships held at UKZN Howard College Campus. to a wet weekend again with rain expected from Johno

The surf was very mally this means that not much is happening with anglers would catch sack fulls of these fish. There unsettled for much of the fishing, but I heard at the weekend that an was no news of any brusher being caught in the last week because of all angler’s vehicle was stolen from the roadside rocky areas this past week, but I must say I saw the wind. The rough recently. This will certainly keep anglers away very few anglers fishing locally. “CATCH OF THE WEEK” surf was, however ideal from this fishing spot which is a shame especially I believe that quite a lot of garrick have been seen conditions for species now that the garrick will become more numerous chasing shad in the surf in the Durban North area such as brusher and at the mouth. These fish always begin congregat- but here again, anglers are mostly targeting the stumpnose, but it ing in this area at this time of the year, just before shad and not the garrick. seems as if most heading back south. The fishing has also been patchy in this area but Fish Eagle anglers are con- A few shad were caught from the local shad the surf conditions have been rough for most of the centrating on angling spots this past week but there was nothing week. The reports I had were that the shad caught shad at the hectic. Some outsize shad were caught along the were decent sized fish but none of exceptional size. moment. South Coast so these big fish can be expected in The best time to fish for the big shad is the late I noticed through- local waters soon, but unfortunately there is only afternoons and I have found in the past that fishing out the week one weekend left before the season closes. without a cork or bung, produces good results. that the pop- Whether anglers will respect the closed season Not many anglers fished offshore last week ular Ton- remains to be seen. Anglers that have visited the because of the winds and bumpy sea conditions gaat river Cape Vidal area report that the shad are thick in but friends told me that there are plenty of bait fish mouth this area with anglers taking limit bags of fish on around at present. Mackeral seem to be the most was every outing. abundant of all and some anglers have been stock- very Guys fishing with light tackle in the river mouth ing up on fresh bait. It is amazing how quickly one areas have been catching quite a few snapper can catch a stock of fresh mackeral when they are salmon recently. They were telling me that the feeding as they normally full lines on every down. fishing was fast and furious at times, but also Hopefully this last cold front will be one of the last quiet when the tide was not right. for the year and anglers can then put in some sea Unfortunately, the weather at the weekend kept time. There have been more reports of small yel- This nice stumpy was caught by Rudi Preto- quiet many anglers away from the fishing spots other- lowfin tuna quite close inshore and now the larger rius at the Ballito tidal pool. The fish weighed with very wise I am sure there would have been reports of tunny should be putting in an appearance. Bonito 3.9kg and was released. few anglers stumpies being caught. have also been seen off Durban so it should not be fishing The rock anglers have reported that some nice long before the dorado and billfish are back again. there. Nor- stone bream have been on the bite and there have Once the weather settles down a bit, offshore NOW OPEN IN BALLITO been a few karranteen and blacktail as well. Most anglers should be spoilt for choice what with the A proud Ayush Gunpath landed this 1.3kg mul- of the blacktail that I saw were on the small side garrick and snoek along the backline and the tuna UNIT 4, ADAM PARK, let on his new fishing rod at Tinley Manor and hardly worth fishing for. The karranteen are and daga salmon out deeper, especially now that GARLICKE DRIVE, BALLITO recently. This was his biggest fish so far and it was released to fight another day. definitely not as plentiful as they once were and there is plenty of live bait about. this is because of overfishing in the past when Sealice 032 586 0704 32 The North Coast Courier, September 23, 2016 Sport Conquering the big wet Elana Geist Coinciding with the 125th opening cruise mark- local competitors can proudly say they ing the start of the sailing season, the boats sailed were one of 7 265 competitors in the More than 40 boats braved miserable wet weather past the dignitaries’ boat giving and receiving three world’s biggest sailing event, with the to venture out on the water for the biggest sailing cheers and then got ready to compete in a two nauti- Point Yacht Club being one of 361 event in the world, Bart’s Bash held at Point Yacht cal mile race. A number of the youth entries opted venues out of 58 countries that Club last Saturday and the North Coast was well to head ashore with the foul conditions meaning took part. represented. that they spent most of their time on the water bail- The Durban based yacht club Umdloti sailor Luke Wagner was the first keel- ing water out of their yachts. was lying third in the world on boat to cross the line on the Mountgay 30 Simonis, A total of 31 boats of all shapes and sizes crossed entries received behind the Flying Spaghetti Monster, with most of his crew, the start line for a single lap around the usual Royal Bermuda Yacht Club and including himself, seeking warmth below deck. Wednesday night race’s course. As the race pro- Bristol’s based Chew Valley Ballito’s Andrew Heathcote was one of only a gressed, the sailors were doused with several down Yacht Club. handful of Hobie sailors who participated and was pours, while the fluky wind disappearing or chang- Point Yacht Club’s Com- the second Hobie 16 over the line, finishing 11th on ing direction made it slow going for the slower modore, Craig Millar said it handicap, currently lying 42nd overall on the inter- boats as they slugged their way around the bay. will take the organisers at national Bashboard. As the results are being tallied for the Bashboard, the Andrew Simpson

Foun- dation a while to go through the thousands of entries. “Regardless of the outcome, I am really Luke Wagner and his equally wet crew flying impressed with how the spinnaker on Flying Spaghetti Monster dur- many sailors came ing the bay race. out in the wet weather to take part Millar. in the event. It bodes The cause for this year was to raise awareness for well for the upcom- disabled sailing and the event also fell on the Inter- Hunted down by the large yacht Bellatrix, Andrew ing season with the national Coastal Clean Up Day, with Durban’s Heathcote heads up to the top mark on his bright keen interest shown sailors being invited to scoop up any litter they hap- Hobie 16. Photo: Sophie Thompson on Saturday,” said pened upon in the bay prior to the sail past.

The Sanlam Cape Town marathon finish line drawing you home. For Amanda Maidman and Paul (42.2km) is definitely one the most Swainson coming into the stadium on tired marathon legs was a prestigious races on the South Afri- special moment. This is hopefully an accomplishment that will can road-running calendar. Runners remain vivid in their minds for many months to come. Only 1 in are taken through Cape Town’s main 100 people will ever run a marathon in their lives. attractions along mountains and sea Paul said the following about his marathon experience “I and you really get to enjoy the spec- wanted to not only complete my first marathon but decided to tacular scenery that the City has to set myself a challenge of running a sub 4:30 first marathon. offer. Thanks to my wife, friends and support crew I crossed the line On the Road For Paul and Amanda this was their in 4:29. The feeling as I ran the final few kilometres, with the first marathon and the nerves were cheering crowds, motivational music and knowing I had accom- running high. As we waited together plished a goal that I had never reached before is a feeling that I for the starting gun you could “see” a won’t forget”. battle raging in their heads – “this was Seven Dolphins took part in the marathon and well done to obviously the worst decision ever” everyone who finished - Nic Snyman was the first Dolphin and “why had I ever thought this was a good idea”, making way home in a time of 3:47:27. Followed by Paul and Sarah Swain- for “I’m so excited to be here” and “I can do this!”. And so this son (4:29:29), Laurence Longden-Thurgood (4:36:36), Amanda silent battle rages in the heads of most marathoners. I believe Maidman (5:15:27), Joann Lin (5:27:04) and Harry Botha that the nervous energy on the start line waiting to take on a (6:09:10). major challenge makes crossing the finish line even sweeter. The Dolphin’s league continues at time trials on a Wednesday Few will forget the moment they crossed the finishing line of night at 5.45pm from the Salt Rock Country Club. It is great fun their first marathon. All that hard work, training and time on and everyone is welcome. your legs culminates in those last few kilometres as you feel the Sarah

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