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Khulekani Cele has grown to be- India SA come a powerful name in KwaZulu-Natal for all the right reasons. His creative skills and 2019 crown immense talent with a paint- brush and perseverance in reach- ing his goal in becoming a The stunning and graceful Aaliyah Chaboo successful artist of note, has (pictured) captured the hearts of not only earned him the esteemed honour the judges but also the large crowd when of displaying one of his prized she won the shimmering crown at the Zee paintings on the walls of the TV Miss India SA 2019 pageant, held at the Durban Indian Consul. Cele was Durban City Hall, on Saturday. Having re- commissioned by the Durban In- cently moved back to her hometown of dian Consul General’s office to Chatsworth, Chaboo was counting on the do a life-size portrait of peace support of the community, whom she holds apostle, Mahatma Gandhi, in near and dear to her heart. With their un- celebration of his 150th birth an- wavering love, support and commitment to- niversary. This beautiful paint- wards her, she has managed to attain the ing, which received high praise, prestigious title, which she plans to use to was unveiled at a function at Sun the best of her abilities in making a tangible Celebrated artist, Khulekani Cele, with dignitaries and special guests, at the unveiling ceremony. Sibaya, last Wednesday. Cele, difference and uplifting the lives of those who hails from Hammersdale in who need it most, especially children. KZN, has a fine arts degree from Glowing with joy, Chaboo extended her warriors, who were wounded during the Bhambatha should not only be celebrated in Durban and South thanks to her family, friends and fans, who DUT and is completing his honours through UKZN. Liberation in 1906,” he shared. Many speakers, in- Africa but also internationally. “His painting does not He was overwhelmed when he was asked to do a have helped make her the empowered, cluding the MEC for finance, Ravi Govender, grand- only trace and document the history of the great driven and selfless individual that she is painting of Gandhi. “It took many many hours and daughter of Mahatma Gandhi, Ela Gandhi, and Linda Gandhi but also promotes social cohesion, peace and about five weeks of research, reading and speaking to today. She is excited to begin her reign as Zama, who works in the office of the premier in KZN, unity among all South Africans,” the guest stated. the 2019 Zee TV Miss India SA and is con- people about the peace apostle which prompted me praised Cele for his outstanding ability and talent. A The function culminated with a light vegetarian to paint, depicting a scene of Gandhi helping the Zulu fident that she will make her community guest at the function told the Rising Sun that Cele snacks. proud.

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Sibaya celebrates a bumper year of delivering premium entertainment by presenting a super charged lineup of shows and experi- Audi’s A1 now ences to KwaZulu- Natal this festive season. With a jam-packed line- more boutique up of theatre shows and performances, special Sean Nurse cuisine, music, glamour gambling Audi’s most affordable car, the A1, is now in its second generation, and the delivering massive range-topping 40 TFSI arrived at the Autodealer office for a weeklong stay wins and a New recently. I immediately grabbed the keys to this micro machine in hopes Year’s Eve Fire- that the figures on paper would translate into some hot hatch performance Myan Moodley, Sibaya general manager with the Golden Ticket grand prize a stunning on the road. works display to Jaguar F-Type valued at over R1.1million. make the skies Updated looks dazzle, there is Being a premium, small hatchback, the A1 competes with the likes of the something for Mini Cooper and indeed, its mechanical twin, the Volkswagen Polo GTI; everyone at Sibaya therefore, it needs to be attractive. The new model is longer and lower than this December. before and in terms of its design details, there are sharp LED headlights, the trademark hexagonal grille as well as three vents at the end of the bon- It is the season for net, paying homage to the original Audi Quattro from the 80s. The side winning big at profile is typical of the segment, compact with short overhangs while the Sibaya with a series two-tone paint job particularly visible as the roof, rear spoiler and A-pillar of exciting promo- on my test unit was finished in black. The rear LED lights and aggressively tions currently un- shaped faux diffuser round off an impressive small car design. derway. Heating up Premium interior in December are The interior is where I was most impressed with the A1. The fit and finish, as well as the general layout and design, look similar to larger, more ex- the Golden Ticket pensive Audi models. A caveat is most certainly the fact that my test vehi- and Festive Fever cle was around R590 000 with options. Included in a well-specified car draws. Sun MVG are the digitised instrument cluster, an 8.8-inch infotainment system, am- members have a bient lighting, a flat-bottomed sport steering wheel and contrasting interior chance to win one surface colours. 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Now in it’s third year, the Durban Lights offering visitors the chance to do Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights has be- some last-minute gift shopping without come a must-do on the city’s festive sea- the mall hype. son calendar. With the gardens festooned with millions of lights, nightly enter- Entertainment: tainment and the opportunity to give This year’s entertainment will feature back to a host of worthwhile charities, various students from Glenwood’s Rock this year’s trail has all the right feels to Academy and CODA in the Bluff. They be bigger and brighter than ever. will perform alongside the band with feature spots on different nights to showcase the young stars. Daniel Sheldon Charities: from Beat-Route said, “A lot of our Since inception, the Trail of Lights has equipment has been sponsored by featured a strong charity element. This Sycamore Gear which has made it pos- year sees a stellar line-up of organisa- sible for us to extend our stage presence. tions working for good including: It’s going to be a lot of fun!” Trulife, the Guide Dogs Association South Africa, Feeding the Furballs, Ac- The Durban Botanic Gardens with their tion against Abuse, Stray Cat Carers, the unique ambiance and stately well-estab- Legion South Africa, SAFE Organisa- lished trees, provide the perfect back- tion KZN and SAAMBR. Some chari- drop for the Trail of Lights, where a ties will engage directly with the public percentage of the proceeds go towards through on-site activations while others helping develop and maintain this im- will benefit from funds raised through portant city asset. vendors. For the first time, Reach for a Curator, Martin Clements, shared, “The Dream will host two families at the Trail of Lights has proved to be an event. iconic attraction for our city, not only for tourism but in helping to promote a Lighting: greater sense of community and spirit of Nevon Singh from Magic Lighting giving back. The community-directed promises visitors a completely different ethos is a vital part of what makes it so lighting experience which will tickle special.” everyone’s fancy. Themed areas will include an African village, the garden of The Trail of Lights takes place from De- stars, a mini Jurassic park, pathways of cember 12 to 30, 2019, excluding romance, a butterfly sanctuary, a magic Christmas Day. Visitors can look for- lighting digital experience, a crazy large ward to nightly entertainment, kids hol- 2019 motif and a kids’ themed display. The Trail of Lights initiative also gives back to many animal charities, making it purrrfect for furry four-legged friends across Durban. Santa is seen with a bag of treats that will come iday activities, charity activations, new in handy for adorable cats and dogs. displays, a food garden and a longer Festive market and food garden: trail. Also new to the event is the Festive Situated near the lake, the food garden range of food including Cuban, Mexi- food and treats for the sweet-toothed. creating a ‘food in the forest’ effect and picnic blankets along. The festive mar- Market showcasing local and authentic will feature 30 vendors offering a wide can, Thai, South African, vegetarian Some vendors will be under the trees visitors are encouraged to bring their ket is a new experience for the Trail of gifting and décor. KZN gears up for more Chinese travellers

A conference to strengthen trade relations ket, to gain an authentic cultural experi- places of rich history and heritage and reason that we wanted to make sure that between China and South Africa and to ence, and to strengthen trade relations. breath-taking sceneries, all of which KZN our trade partners on the ground are bet- attract Chinese travellers to the country Mansoor Mohamed, hub head for SA has and more.” China is a key source ter prepared to host this market. Each took centre stage at a China Ready Trade Tourism Asia Pacific, said, “It is worth market for KZN. South African Tourism market is different and it is important for Engagement hosted by Tourism noting that South Africa is already re- confirmed in 2016 Chinese travellers us to make sure that when we go out there KwaZulu-Natal, in partnership with ceiving a sizeable share of the Chinese made more than 117 000 trips to South to source business from this market that South African Tourism Asia Pacific in market and we believe that if we go into Africa, a 38 percent increase from the our trade is fully prepared to give them Durban recently. this market with more travel options, we previous year and of which 1350 came to the best possible experience. We are also To better understand the needs of dis- can possibly increase this market im- KZN. reviewing our marketing tools to better cerning Chinese travellers and to ensure mensely. We have done in-depth research According to Stats SA, about 96 900 Chi- promote KZN to this market. Key market KZN’s readiness for this market and im- on this market and we truly believe that nese tourists travelled to South Africa in insights indicate that We Chat is a mas- minent growth, a workshop with key role KwaZulu-Natal has all the makings of a 2018. In January 2019, tourism spend in- sive marketing tool in China and we are players was held to share market insights destination that this market will be keen creased at 22% over January 2018 and in definitely looking to explore such av- with the trade, to equip trade on how to to explore. The Chinese market is keen to 2018 increased at 69% over 2017 mostly enues in our marketing efforts to conquer better package KZN for the Chinese mar- experience different historical sites, due to the increase in length of stay and this market." an increase in average daily spend. Galelekile also added that some of the TKZNʼs general manager of Marketing, Thulisile Galelekile, speaking at the China Ready Research indicates that as personal dis- popular tourists attractions among Chi- Tourism trade workshop. posable income increases year by year, nese tourists in the Zulu Kingdom are Chinese people tend to spend more on Ushaka Marine World, Moses Mabhida Durban, said, “I have been travelling to Bradley Glenn, director at Inside Edge, a traveling. The demand for China out- Stadium and the Inanda Heritage Route. China for the past 12 years on business travel agency in Ballito, north of Durban, bound tourism grows continuously. It is According to the United Nations World and the country fascinates me. I attended also on the panel said, “The Chinese want expected that the number of China out- Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), a the Canton Fair in Guangzhou, China to to feel welcomed in KZN and we do not bound trips will reach 178.4 million with strong growth of international tourism is experience the largest import and export need to do big things. We need to care- the total tourism expenditure of about evident with a forecast of 1.8 billion bor- trade fair in the country which brought fully look at how we sell our products so CNY 1.2727 trillion der crossing trips being reached by 2030, about different ideas for expanding the the Chinese can trust the trade market to (R2 647 679 896 604,60) by 2022. adding 400 million to the 1.4 billion of Olive Convention Centre and Ice Rink, conduct business in KZN.” Seventy five percent of Chinese tourists 2018. Already today about 11% of all ar- which we believe could be one of the Mohamed also indicated that South believe that travelling is a vital factor for rivals are generated by Mainland Chi- must visit attractions for that market for African Tourism is working closely with improving their life quality and happi- nese. By 2030 more than 20% of all KZN.” the Department of Tourism to train trade ness. arrivals will be generated by Mainland Vusumuzi Kweyama, a panel speaker and and tour guides on this market country- Thulisile Galelekile, general manager, Chinese, thus pointing to the need to bet- director at Vuka Africa Tours and Train- wide which will include ensuring that Marketing for Tourism KZN, said, ter understand, engage and serve this im- ing in Botha’s Hill and co-founder and di- tour guides at various tourism attractions “We’ve been engaging with South portant market who are sophisticated and rector at 1000 Thrills, a tour agency in across the country and KZN can speak African Tourism regarding markets to tar- tech savvy. Members of the tourism trade Inchanga, west of Durban, said, “What some of the Chinese languages. get for us to grow the impact of tourism in in KZN in attendance at the trade en- we have learnt is that the China market is “When travellers are away from home, the province. China has been identified as gagement were excited at the prospect of very techno savvy and therefore, we are they still want something that connects one of the biggest tourism markets in the penetrating this lucrative market. also looking at ways in which to improve them with home, so the basic understand- world and we definitely have our eyes set Sastri Ramiah, a panel speaker and the our facilities to ensure that our products ing of the language will go a long way in on having a piece of that pie. It is for this owner of the Olive Convention Centre in and service offerings deliver what they cementing KZN as the next must visit are accustomed to." destination for China,” concluded Mo- Page 2 THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, DECEMBER 12, 2019 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za Jothi Malai up sacred hill to attract thousands

Thousands of residents, including religious and spiritual leaders, will be attending the annual Jothi Malai on Sunday, December 15, hosted by the Saiva Sithantha Sungum. The annual Jothi Malai is a spiritual journey up the sacred hill in Mariannhill. There will be a mass service at the Dassenhoek Com- munity Hall between 9am and 10am fol- CEO of the Rising Sun, Vijay Maharaj (centre) and editor, Vi- lowed by breakfast. The climb up the hill vaga Thambiran (left), were presented with one of the first will commence at 10:45am after which copies of author, Kiru Naidooʼs latest book, ʻMade in lunch will be served. From this, attendees Chatsworthʼ. Naidoo expressed his gratitude to the newspa- can learn that just as Lord Vishnu humbled per for being the main source of news in the community and himself before the Lord, one must also rid one of the most powerful brands in the province. The bookʼs themselves of ego and arrogance to be ac- centre-piece is the iconic Bangladesh Market with the sto- ceptable by the Lord Brahma, who was pun- ries written as a personal memoir. Heritage publisher, ished for his arrogance and ego. Just to aid people to remember this important truth, the Anivesh Singh, shared that the 300-page book was available Deepa-Darsana - the festival of witnessing at outlets across the country and in the Bangladesh Market the light on top of the Annamalai mountain itself. He was especially encouraged that the book was being on the Karthigai day, is celebrated in the Devotees filled the hall to capacity at a recent mass service in Dassenhoek. selected as Christmas presents by both families and busi- Tamil month of Karthigai. The festival of nesses. Karthigai Deepam is observed to remind people of the great- ness of Siva, who can For all your news and views, only be realized by destroying ignorance. contact the editor on 031 459 8307 Function co-ordina- tor, Selvan Chetty said, “We welcome or email: zolap@dbn. caxton.co.za all spiritually-minded individuals to take part in this spiritual journey. It will give one an opportunity to reflect on the divine and at the same time, Swami Sivayogananda, Spiritual head of the Saiva Sithantha Sungum, at the en- this walk will provide trance to the Dassenhoek hall - 2019 Jothi immense health bene- Malay. fits. We would also like to encourage the youth to come in their numbers to receive blessings in the divine name.” They will assemble at the foot of Jothi Malai at 10:45am and their spiritual head, his holiness Sri Swami Siva Yogananda will lead the ascension of Jothi Malai, followed by all devotees. The swami will stop at five strategic points, where he will light a lamp and recite mantras. Atop the hill of Jothi Malai, prayer will commence at about 12pm. Divine hymns of their master and founder of the Saiva Sithantha Sungum, his divine grace, Brahma Sri Siva Subramonia Guru Swamigal, will be rendered by members of the religious organization. A message will be delivered by Devotees climbing up the hill for the Jothi Malai. their spiritual head, his holiness, Sri Swami Siva Yogananda, on the spiritual significance of their physical journey up Jothi Malai, whereafter he will perform the Maha Yegyam. He will then light lose that spiritual energy while heading back to the community hall the Thiru Karthigai Theepam, using a flame obtained from the for a sumptuous lunch. Fruit is also a symbol of one’s desire to Maha Yegyam. Finally, the flag of the victory of the lighting of the reach the ultimate goal of life. So there will be a display of delec- Thiru Karthigai Theepam will be hoisted, to signify their victory table fruit for the devotees to enjoy. The fruit display is a generous of their physical and spiritual journey. Devotees will descend offering from Thiru Daddy Govender, who is the major sponsor of around 1:30pm to the bottom of Jothi Malai, where everyone will the Thiru Karthigai Theepam Festival year after year. For more in- be treated to a flavoursome cup of milk to cool off so that they don’t formation, contact Selvan Chetty on 0814704503. Dissatisfied complainants urged to report poor service by SAPS

The South African Police Service has prioritised the handling and in- through Google or by using the following links: vestigation of gender-based violence and femicide-related complaints Twitter: https://twitter.com/SAPoliceService and cases respectively. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAPoliceService To this end, the management of the SAPS have also enhanced their Instagram: https://instagram.com/sapoliceservice_za/ mechanisms to cater for any service complaints related to such cases. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SAPoliceService Any complainant, not satisfied with the services rendered by the South Website: http://www.saps.gov.za/services/service_complaints_cen- African Police Service in relation to their reported gender-based vio- tre.php lence and femicide-related cases and others, is encouraged to lodge a service complaint with the National Service Complaints Call Centre, The national police commissioner, Gen Khehla Sitole, said, “The pur- which can be contacted on 080-033-3177. pose of this is to ensure a continued and sustained professional serv- The auto attendant voice prompts will assist and direct the com- ice as well as to ensure consequence management for poor plainant on how to lodge such a service complaint. An email can also performance by any of our policemen and women. Reporting of any be sent to [email protected] or all poor service will help SAPS management to ensure that you re- Each provincial commissioner in all nine provinces also has a similar ceive the desired help and that any gross dereliction of duty is not re- platform and the details can be accessed from the SAPS website either peated.” THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, DECEMBER 12, 2019 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za Page 3 Police warn against rape Task team makes The 16 Days of Activism Against Violence of Women and Children campaign has come to a close but this has not deterred police swift arrest of shoe from issuing a stern warning to women to always be vigilant and not to go out with strangers as this may result in falling prey to ruthless rapists. store robbers The warning comes after a woman was al- Four men were legedly raped in a shack near Sydenham on swiftly captured fol- Saturday night. The woman (28) claimed to lowing a burglary at a have been walking along Avis Road when sport shoes store in she was approached by a man who allegedly the Durban CBD, on tried to rob her, but she had no valuables Sunday morning. with her. The perpetrators had It is further alleged that the suspect who has fled the scene of the since been arrested, held the victim at knife crime with shoes and point and demanded that they go to his an undisclosed shack which was close by. amount of money. Operation Stimulas Provincial Task Team According to Col head, Colonel Blood, said him and his team Richard Blood, who arrived at Sydenham SAPS and found the heads the Operation woman soaked in blood. It is alleged that Stimulas team that ef- the suspect repeatedly raped the woman. fected the arrests, the She went to Sydenham police station to re- Constable Magudulela with the arrested sus- police officers report the rape. “When we saw the victim at pect. sponded rapidly to the station, we immediately acted on the know it is the festive season now and people the break-in at the complaint and focused on tracking down the The store that suspects forced entry in and stole takkies in the enjoy being out and about, but we urge peo- business premises. Durban CBD. suspect. A manhunt was launched and ple, especially women, to alway be in “The stolen items through team work, the suspect was appre- groups to avoid such incidents. We also urge were also seized from hended,” said Col Blood. SAPS and have appeared in the Durban people to never leave their drinks unat- the men following their arrests,” he said. He was charged for rape and appeared in the Magistrate's Court. tended to avoid their drinks being spike by The men were detained at Durban Central Durban Magistrate's Court on Monday. “We preying rapists,” said Col Blood. The relevant authorities at the scene of the accident. Join the Bond Girls Club and make a difference

To round off 2019, grown to a mem- invited to business no fees to join the cently extended our business level as celebrate the bership of 150 breakfasts and club and it is open social club to a dif- well. Our business achievements of Truck driver women. luncheons by to all ages. ferent level and meetings are held women in society Odayar said she friends, clients and The name 007 launched our very at Riverside Hotel and forge ways to recognised that business associ- Bond Girls Club own 007 Bond girls every Thursday uplift women in so- there was a great ates, however, I am was chosen by Business Network from 9am to 11am, ciety, the 007 Bond need for a girls unable to attend all Odayar for two Group on October fortnightly.” Girls Club will be club to be estab- invitations due to specific reasons. 1, 2019. We re- killed in celebrating its lished, not only to time constraints. “Since we are all Women have been alised that we have encouraged to at- Christmas Party at socialise but to em- Therefore, the de- women of action so many business- the Blue Lagoon tend and join this power and uplift cision was made to and secondly the women in our club Conference Centre women from all open a girls club name ‘bond’ re- that can help with dynamic group of on December 13 at walks of life, where women flects the bonding networking and re- empowering ladies. 6pm. The dinner Umbilo crash which she is so could come to- of women from all ferring business to For tickets or fur- and dance party will passionate about. gether and meet ages and different each other, thus ther information, include a lucky Fri- “It was a ‘light once a month,” she industries. Our also helping contact Shamala A truck driver was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a truck accident on the M7 day the 13th dress bulb’ moment said. The women motto is ‘Women younger business- Odayar on 064- joining the Umbilo arterial road in Umbilo on Tuesday morning. theme (green, gold when the idea meet once a month in Action’ and our women grow on a 406-2693. Rescue Care Paramedics managing director, Garrith Jamison, said paramedics arrived on and black), awe- flashed in my at a different mission statement scene to find a truck on its side blocking the entire roadway. some entertainment, mind. I was having restaurant and get is Wake up!...Dress “Paramedics found both the driver and passenger severely entrapped in the wreckage. The games and lots of lunch with a friend to taste different up!...and Show Netcare 911 Rescue unit as well as the Durban Fire Department were called to assist with lucky draws. There and business col- cuisines every up!” Odayar said. rescue tools. The patients were freed using the jaws of life and other hydraulic equipment. will be a three league. I am often month. There are She added, “We re- The driver had sustained major injuries and unfortunately there was nothing Paramedics course menu served could do for him and he was declared deceased at the scene,” he said. The passenger had and guests will be sustained serious injuries and once freed from the wreckage was stabilised by Advanced allowed to bring Life Support Paramedics before being transported to Hospital for the further care that he your own drinks required. (BYO). The roadway was blocked for some time for the recovery. The 007 Bond Girls At this stage the events leading up to the crash is unknown, however, SAPS were on the Club was estab- scene and are investigating further. lished by Shamala Odayar, director at Paramount Insur- ance Brokers, in Help find missing person January 2018. It has

Philasande Mbotho was last seen on Au- gust 7.

Durban Central SAPS are appealing to members of the community for as- sistance with re- gards to locating a missing person, Phi- lasande Mbotho (24) from Port Shepstone area. Mbotho was last seen on Queen Street, Durban, by his aunt on August 7, 2018 at about 6pm. He has a scar on his forehead. He was last seen wearing red pants, a green t- shirt and sandals. Police are appealing to anyone with information of his whereabouts to contact W/O Khanyile 031-325-4075 /072- 428-3758 or Crime stop on 08600- 10111. Page 4 THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, DECEMBER 12, 2019 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za Tourism MEC face-to-face with holidaymakers

In her capacity as the MEC for Tourism, Nomusa Dube- KwaZulu-Natal were provided with an independent voice Ncube attended the 8th Gagasi FM Beach Festival which wherein they could articulate their aspirations. took place at Blue Lagoon Beach Lawn in Durban. Dube-Ncube added, “We attribute this success to the ster- “In our executive roaster of entertainment this festive sea- ling work of the Chairman, Mr Peter-Paul Ngwenya, son we have this beach festival. The excellent activations Gagasi FM management and on-air talent. Moving for- ahead of this festival is a clear indication the station’s ward, we undertake to work with the station to increase the marketing team understands that taste of their loyal lis- tourism potential of this province. We want all municipal- teners and what holidaymakers want,” said MEC Dube- ities across the province to have their tourism activities Ncube. marketed through Gagasi FM.” She added, “It is not surprising that since P4 Radio meta- MEC Dube-Ncube also stated that the festive season has a morphosed into Gagasi FM, listenership figures have in- deeper meaning for the province of KwaZulu-Natal as it Seen are branch executive members (seated) Roslyn Narain-Mohan, Reyhana Moosa, and creased dramatically. Over the years the station has becomes a time when we best showcase our hospitality as Pat Govender (standing) Mo Mather, Marilyn Nadasen, Premie Lutchmiah, Tracey Le Merle matured from being a Greenfield radio station to becom- a people. True to its form as the preferred destination for and Vis Govender. ing a regional radio station with a music format and pro- many tourists around the world, KwaZulu-Natal is the gramming that attracts thousands of listeners.” undisputed champion of summer holidays in the country. The licensing of P4 Radio, now Gagasi FM, ushered in a MEC for Tourism, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, with the King of Dur- The offerings and the tourists’ packages are second to new era in the broadcasting industry in this province. The ban entertainment, DJ Tira at the Gagasi FM Beach Festival. none.” initial P4 Radio’s Smooth Jazz Format was well received “We understand that when people visit our province they by listeners with aspiring jazz musicians being provided expect nothing but an ultimately safe environment in which The newscasts from the station, which were decorated with a platform to express their artistic talents through music they and their families feel secured. We wish holiday mak- voices of young journalists from local tertiary institutions, gigs that the station organised throughout Durban and sur- ers a great time during this beach festival and throughout was a breath of fresh air. For the first time, the people of rounding areas. the festive season,” she said.

New West Secondary NAPTOSA members scoop the prize for best theme.

The Berea/Durban North/Newlands branch recently. Seen above are some of the scenes of NAPTOSA KZN held its 2019 year-end from the event. celebration for its teachers at Jaipur Palace,

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More than 100 teams competed in the finals of the Thunee Com- petition held at Sibaya Casino, last week. One hundred and fifty thousand rand in cash was awarded to the first, second and third winners. The first prize winner, Rishen Ramsookbhai, received R100, 000, followed by the second prize winner, who received Third place was awarded to Ivan Moodley and Terrance Chetty who R30, 000, while the third prize winner received R20, 000. received R20, 000 from Anand Pillay and Justine Govindsamy. Spreading Christmas cheer to underprivileged children

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National leader of the Hindu Unity Move- ment, Jayraj Bachu, hosted a Christmas party for about 450 underprivileged children from the areas of Reservoir Hills and Clare Estate, last Saturday. The youngsters enjoyed a fun-filled day with games, music and dance. One of the children at the party who cannot be named as she is a minor, said she was excited about the party. “We had a wonderful time and there were lots of activities for us to do,” said the happy child. “Christmas is approaching and it is time of love, giving and a way of sharing the love and joy of Christmas to those who do not usually get the chance to share in the festivities. This helps to take their mind of any problems at home and simply enjoy life for a day,” said Bachu. The party was sponsored by the Wing of Christ Church in Merebank. Pastor Rishi Singh said, “We are blessed to be a blessing. We are training youth to have a positive impact on society. We want to plant the seed of love so the youth grow up feeling loved and spread that feeling.” For all your news and views, contact the editor on 031 459 8307 or email: zolap@dbn. caxton.co.za THE RISING SUN, OVERPORT, DECEMBER 12, 2019 - www.risingsunoverport.co.za Page 9

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Reservoir Hills Karate Academy held its annual awards ceremony at Durwest Primary School hall, recently. Wardah Khan was the out- Heat’s final game a wash-out to end their tournament standing Female Student of the Year and Shivaan Avikaar and Shiven Avikaar were the outstanding male students for 2019. Sen- sei Krish Gopal, president and chief instructor of the academy, The fifth washout of good chases and his talent and played exactly the with the winner facing the Paarl thanked parents and karatekas for their continued support towards the 2019 Mzansi I was bullish way that we wanted him to Rocks at Eurolux Boland Park the organisation. Super League for the about our batting play.” on Sunday. Durban Heat saw the line up. The qualifier will see the Nel- More information can be found curtain fall on a dis- “The bowling son Mandela Bay Giants host at www.durbanheat.co.za. appointing campaign we let ourselves the Tshwane Spartans on Friday as the side finished down a bit but I agonisingly short of think that we a play-off spot when had a good bal- their final group ance to the side game was lost to the throughout the hander took to the pressure elements at Holly- competition.” of the tournament. woodbets Wihan Lubbe was one of the “He was fifteenth pick in the Kingsmead Stadium Heat stand out players through draft and we wanted another on Tuesday. the competition and Kirsten left-hander in the line-up. He The Heat had begun was impressed by how the left- stood up brilliantly and showed a strong roll of performances after two early losses in the competition when they won three matches in a row – two of them against the top two sides in the tournament. Dane Vilas and his side have been diplo- matic through the frustration of losing games, however a bonus point win for the Tshwane Spar- tans sees the men from SuperSport Park qualify for the qualifier ahead of the Heat. Talking after the tournament coach Gary Kirsten had no regrets about how his side played. “I think we played five good games of cricket,” Kirsten said. “The two games that we lost I think we had a good chance of winning them as well so it was five good match. “The three games we won were all really