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all most Antiques Est 2000 and Junque n Joy The Shop...... next door Add warmth & character to your home from the most delightful choice of functional Quality, Value, & Style. 56 Main Street, Rycroft Centre, Howick Powers to the people 071 460 8398 ESTELLE SINKINS Treverton College history excursion Having succeeded in evading capture with 12 gold discs, four platinum and a gold to the Capture Site, by operatives for 17 months, he CD to her name. Ajust outside Howick, took an unex- had just paid a clandestine visit to African Her career started in the 1980s as the pected turn when the pupils bumped into National Congress (ANC) president Chief lead singer of Hotline, and her solo career South African music legend and anti-apart- Albert Luthuli’s Groutville home to report flourished during the 1990s and 2000s heid activist, PJ Powers. back on his African odyssey, and to request with hits such as There is Answer, Feel So The singer, who was also visiting the support in calling for an armed struggle. Strong, Jabulani, You’re So Good To Me tourism site, took the time to share some of He spent the next 27 years of his life and World in Union, which has become an her life’s journey, including her part in the in prison. To mark the 50-year anniversary iconic Rugby World Cup song. struggle and some special moments with of Mandela’s ‘long walk to freedom’, the Powers, who has shared the stage with former President Nelson Mandela. artist, Marco Cianfanelli, was commissioned and performed for Queen Mandela was arrested on August 5, 1962 to create the magnificent sculpture at the Elizabeth II and King Juan Carlos of Spain, after armed apartheid police flagged down capture site. received a lifetime achievement award the car which he was driving in the guise of Powers, who was given the Zulu name at this year’s South African Music Awards 38 Main Street, Howick being a chauffeur. ‘Thandeka’, is an award-winning musician (Samas). 033 330 4330 www.giovision.co.za HARTS 30th birthday exhibition attracted new members, who have n Pay bottle store at the St John’s become part of this growing and Village Lifestyle Centre, on the vibrant organisation, which has Karkloof Road, from August 31 to established Howick as the art hub September 23. of the Midlands. It will be open from 9am to “Not only does it give local 4.30pm weekdays and from 9am artists a chance to sell their work, to 12.30pm on weekends. but HARTS gives local artists a Shoppers are encouraged to chance to meet once a month and pop and view the variety of artistic enjoy an interesting talk, as well talent of HARTS members and to as participate in a critique of their buy unique and original gifts. recent art works,” said Aldworth. To mark the 30-year milestone, “Monthly workshops on there will also be a cheese different techniques are held and wine function on Monday, and there are groups that work August 30, from 5pm to 7pm. This striking artwork depicting ‘en plein aire’ and also one that Strict Covid-19 protocols will be sunflowers, created by Diane works indoors with models for observed. Liz Speight was the first president Rowena Wilkinson, the current Aldworth, is being raffled at just R5 portraiture. “HARTS wishes to take of HARTS. President of HARTS. per ticket in aid of the SPCA. “The local community in this opportunity thank all their Howick always pop in to see the members and those who served he Howick Arts Society year and the rest, as they say, is qualifications, while others have art exhibitions, but this will also on committees over the years, (HARTS) is holding an history, some of which is recorded attended many workshops and give art lovers from surrounding who have put in so much time and Texhibition of members’ on the HARTS Facebook page. courses. Some are professional areas a chance to take a drive effort over the years to build a artworks to celebrate the club’s Spokeswoman, Di Aldworth, artists while others are beginners, into the scenic countryside, visit a successful organisation,” Aldworth 30th birthday. said: “HARTS artists work in a but it is the diversity of the works charming shopping venue and see said. HARTS was formed when like- variety of media such as oils, that adds to the charm of their what is happening in the local art Inquiries: Diane Aldworth minded artists met on August 5, acrylics, watercolour, pastels, and exhibitions.” world.” at 076 981 7458 or Rowena 1991. The first committee meeting collages. She added that HARTS’s The exhibition is being staged Wilkinson at 072 148 8194. was held on September 2 of that “Some artists have tertiary successful exhibitions have in a space, next door to the Pick Howick High School pays tribute to much-loved teacher

owick High School is memorial and tributes were paid mourning the loss of to her by the school’s matric class. Hpopular isiZulu teacher, Pupils said she had been much Thembile Dyido. Staff and pupils more than a teacher and was held a special assembly on viewed by them as ‘a mother, a Monday to pay tribute to her mentor, a prayer warrior’. contribution to the school over The pupils added: “She loved many years. her job but most all, she loved us Her family attended the as if we were her own children.”

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Philippa Campbell (left) and Kelly Stegen. Above right: Philippa Campbell sorts out the donated food parcels. received their own toiletry “With a strong team of pack, formula and bottles to passionate individuals, you cannot Pietermaritzburg Child Welfare; go wrong. and sent a bakkie load of food, We are all deeply kind and vegetables, clothing, toiletries generous women with extreme and toys to Greytown Children’s compassion for those in need,” Home. she added. Over and above this, they Stegen believes leadership Jade le Roux have assisted many individual is crucial for women, adding:. community members, and “I believe that we should be an wo Hilton women, at the from the economic slump, which community and ask for donations numerous local businesses. example to our daughters. forefront of the fast-grow- has been worsened by the recent of clothes and toys. I contacted Stegen and Campbell are We simply cannot stand back Ting Rebuild SA NPO, united looting. my friend Kelly, who lives in the overwhelmed at the magnitude of and watch people suffer. during July’s civil unrest to provide The team decided to recruit same estate, and together we generous donations pouring in. “They need to know that giving relief to local children’s homes. ambassadors and influencers started a collection within our “I have been blown away by back is meaningful and fruitful. Rebuild SA is the brainchild to help promote and grow the estate. I drove around collecting the generosity and kindness of I truly believe that God puts of friends, Sam Rafferty, based in fund, including Pietermaritzburg all the donations and, during that businesses and individuals. The people in your path for a reason , and Hilton lifestyle and blogger, Raeesa Essop, and local time, Kelly asked me to join the community has been amazing!,” and if you have a conviction to fitness coach, Kelly Stegen. The businesswoman, May Jeremiah. Rebuild SA team,” Campbell said. Campbell said. help someone then you should.” duo have always been involved At the same time, another She agreed to come on board “I have been so amazed at how Rebuild SA is still in need of in charity work in their respective Hilton resident and St Anne’s as an ambassador and together, generous people are! Knowing donations to help local businesses areas, and when the looting hit alumnus, Philippa Campbell, had with the rest of the team, she we have made a difference in so and entrepreneurs get back on KwaZulu-Natal last month, they embarked on her own charity and Stegen have identified many lives, and in such a short their feet, as well as clothing and knew they had to respond. drive in response to the unrest. local children’s homes and space of time, is just incredible,” donations for children. If anyone “We knew we had to step in Campbell, who loves helping organisations, and have managed added Stegen. is able to assist, please email Kelly and help in some way. That’s when people, previously started the to collect over R100 000 in relief Commenting on the women- Stegen: [email protected]

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VILLAGE TALK, FRIDAY AUGUST 27 2021 Page 3 the magic of opera in the Midlands

Pho Bohemian Girl.” in my ears. I just couldn’t stand it. I

t o: As h lei gh W e g ener S ud i o s Farquharson will also be didn’t get it,” she said. singing one of her favourite arias, “My vocal coach was opera Vissi d’arte, from act two of the trained and she insisted that we opera, Tosca, by Giacomo Puccini. have some opera training, within “Covid-19 has obviously the classical music department, been a very challenging time and I fell in love with how richly for everyone, but has been a developed and complex and particularly hard on artists and emotional characters were. the arts,” she said. ‘I have felt like “There was just so much layer there has been a part of me that and development, and because has been dormant. opera covers the full range of “It’s all very well to do online human emotion I also found it concerts, to rehearse, but it’s not cathartic. the same as performing. “I think opera is one of the only “I’ve found that now that I’m places you can sing a mad scene preparing for a live show, the live and not be institutionalised.” potency of emotion that I am Since moving back home to feeling when I sing the words, Hilton, she has benefited from the especially of Vissi d’arte … I’m wisdom of her vocal supervisor, Emma Farquharson. really diving into the emotion of it retired opera singer, Margaret and there is a quality of emotional Clay-Bowen. Estelle Sinkins voice that hasn’t been there. “She has been the most ilton soprano, Emma Farqu- Boheme, Nella Fatasia, along with Farquharson said. “She sings: “I have lived for art, incredible game changer for harson, cannot wait to get classic songs from the musicals My “There are many moments I have lived for love, oh why God me and my voice and what it’s Hup on stage and sing for Fair Lady and The King and I. where opera has been used in have you forsaken me’ – that’s the become,” Farquharson said. an attentive audience at La Petite “Popera on the Silver Screen film, so I decided that I could give general translation – and I feel it “I’m so excited to see where that France this weekend. came about because I have a people examples of where opera in every fibre of my being. I think takes me and I am holding on for Accompanied by concert passion for making opera more comes into that genre of music. that emotion is what reaches dear life that I’m going to get to pianist, Ilse Myburgh, she will accessible and making people “So, even, for example, people beyond international perform with a company post- be singing a selection of arias realise just how much it’s actually Nessum Dorma, which is a very languages etc. That is the power Covid. from operas like La Traviata, La involved in our everyday lives,” famous tenor aria, was sung in the of opera. I really would like “I had a taste of performing in children’s film, Happy Feet, but people to try it out, if they haven’t large scale production in the form people probably don’t recognise before.” of Handel’s Messiah in 2019 with it because the lyrics have been Farquharson, who has been PAMS and that was amazing. It revamped, etc. It is just one of singing since she was a child, was was exciting to be accompanied the examples of how omnipresent in the Pietermaritzburg Children’s by a full orchestra for a change opera is. Choir and the KZN Midlands rather than a concert pianist and “Then there is I Dreamt That Youth Choir. She hadn’t thought to have the chapel jam-packed.” I Dwelt In Marble Halls, which of singing opera until she got to The Music in the Meadows people know it as being made media partner Rhodes University. concert, which also features a famous by Enya, but they don’t “Before that, whenever mom performance by a mystery tenor, know that it originated from the put an opera on, I would walk takes place at Le Petite France on opera by William Balfe called The around the house with my fingers Saturday, August 28 at 2pm. 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Page 4 VILLAGE TALK, FRIDAY AUGUST 27 2021 VILLAGE TALK, FRIDAY AUGUST 27 2021 Page 5 Your letters Write to [email protected] Solar is the future – but beware incompetent firms he world is witnessing various edge of electrical problems, electron- catastrophes, including flooding, ics and data communication, he has been Tmajor fires and drought, as a result of able to analyse my installed system and global warming. detect the faults. Some changes have occurred over cen- He is now in the process of rectifying turies, but evidence shows that what we my disastrous solar installation at 40 Drew are currently experiencing is due to recent Avenue, Howick. human activities. Global warming has been With the minimum additional cost accelerated and, at a recent meeting, held of prepaid electricity, together with the in the United Kingdom, countries around appropriate number of panels correctly the world, including , made a located, correct type of inverters and bat- clear commitment to reduce and eventu- teries, I will now have locally produced, ally stop using fossil fuels, like coal, to pro- unique integrated solar monitoring mod- duce electricity. ules to give me close to 100% power. Coal will need to be replaced by wind, Retief has provided this amazingly effi- hydroelectric or solar power. cient and totally compliant solar support While, I agree that solar is the obvious system, not only at a fair price, but with an choice, I need to sound a warning note, automated delivery system that is not only having, over the past eight years, experi- beneficial to the elderly, like myself, but enced problems with three providers of a also for many others who are not techni- solar installation - at a cost of around R2 cally aware or compliant. million. The automateduMngeni system will ensure Two of these providers are still in busi- adjustments are made between solar ness and are advertising that they are and prepaid electricity as the climate and capable, qualified, reliable and compliant other factors demand, without any action with all regulations applicable to the solar required byMunicipality the occupants of the property. industry in South Africa. The inevitable rise in demand for solar- I was most fortunate recently, following willUKUBHALISELA most likely lead UKUTHOLWA to higher KWEZIBONELELO: cost of mate- my three disastrous experiences, to come rial, labour UNYAKAand delivery, WEZIMALI so 2021/2022I would recom- into contact with Piet Retief, of Lumine- mend that you go this route now. sense. Due to his experience and knowl- Ngokwe sigaba sama-74 sohlelo lomthetho wohulumeniJohn bezindawo, Avey, umthetho Howick no 32 wezi- 2000 ofundeka ngoku hlanganyela nomthetho kaMasipala uMngeni wokutholwa kwezibonelelo, okumanje umasipala wazisa izakhamizi ezingaphans kwawo ezifanelekile ukubhalisela ukuthola isibonelelo kunyaka wezimali ka-2021/2022 ukuba zibhalisele Appalled by filthloluhlelo. in Howick OKULINDELEKILE EKUBHALISELENI UKUTHOLA n response to Nick McConnell’s letter in mately endsUXHASO up in our LWEZIBONELELO rivers and oceans? the Village Talk, I too was appalled. 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Rampal and Mr 2021besebenza) M. Zungu) ku 03 239 8401 noma uziyele mathupha ekhoneni lika Somme kanye no 13 Wubufakazi bokungasebenzi Dick Streets, eHowick okanye uthumele 5 Market Street, Howick balowo ohlala naye endliniuma i-email [email protected] ekhona kulandela imigomo Municipal Offices, Corner SommeNgezikhathi zomsebenzi kusukela kanombolo-6 no-7 ngo-08h00 kuya ku16h00 ntambama & Dicks14 Ubufakazi Streets, Pbobuholi O Box 5(uma ngoMsombuluko kuya kuLwesihlanu Ms T Cibane Contact: Guy 082 800 4783 unenkampani noma ibhizinisi) HOWICKMunicipal 3290 Offices, Corner Somme MUNICIPAL MANAGER & Dicks Streets, P O Box 5 Ms T Cibane HOWICK 3290 MUNICIPAL MANAGER Page 6 VILLAGE TALK, FRIDAY AUGUST 27 2021 Stations in the Mist

The Nottingham Road Station.

Staff houses were built using wood and corrugated iron. A staff house at Nottingham Road. ottingham Road Station is farming community. alongside each other. the focus in the fifth part of Many of the old original staff At the end of the veranda is a known as “The Sherwood Forest- cony outside her favourite bou- NVillage Talk’s Stations in the cottages, which were sold off by galvanised corrugated iron water ers”, were stationed there. doir, room 10. Mist series, researched and written Transnet, remain in their original tank, which collected water from Their primary duty was to curb The hotel also used to be a by Paul Raw. condition and are used for several the roof run off. Bushman cattle raids and protect popular stop for British soldiers on Nottingham Road Station purposes. Insipid looking pot plants adorn early, isolated farm settlers. The their way to the interior during the building lies between Holly and One such building GC36, which the veranda, which also has two stone building “Fort” structure is Boer War. Rosetta, 4 750 feet above sea we presume means that it was simple canvas deck chairs and a still in existence. After leaving Lidgetton Station level and 112 miles from Durban. the 36th ganger’s cottage along rough wood low table. Story has it that the Notting- and before reaching Nottingham Back on the train after leaving the line from Durban, is presently Amongst the farming personal- ham Road Hotel had a ghost by Station, the next passenger sta- Lidgetton and passing through a occupied by Sean Wakeford who ities we find Charles Smythe, who the name of Charlotte - a very tion is Balgowan, which is close number of small stations the train runs the Bierfassl Restaurant & owned the farms, Lynedoch and beautiful harlot at the turn of the to Michael House College, a red pulls into Nottingham Road sta- Pub. Strathearn. century. brick building with a square tower tion to be welcomed by the Sta- This simple staff house was Fort Nottingham claims our She was in love with a British archway. tion master,Mr H McCallum (1925). built from wood and corrugated attention, which as early as 1851, army officer and when their rela- There is no hotel but one farm The station comprised of three iron with sliding sash windows with was described as a military site, tionship went sour, she was either was open to paying guests. buildings with the familiar veran- louvered shutters. The veranda which was confirmed in 1856 murdered or committed suicide The next two stations Lynedoch das and was the centre of the local floor is made up of sleepers laid when the 45th Regiment, better when she tumbled over the bal- and Kingston were for NGR staff. COMMUNITY CRIME BOARD Keeping you updated on what’s happening KSS continues to patrol and KSS commends our staff • SAPS Howick - 033 239 9340 sheds, veranda’s and garages upgrades, CCTV cameras, bio- proactively monitor community Thank you to our entire staff • SAPS Mpophomeni - 033 238 with some sort of external pro- metrics, access control, guarding space. complement, who continue to 0078 tection. These areas can be and other security services and The company has been pro- work with our clients and commu- • SAPS Hilton - 033 845 6500 or linked to your existing house advice, KSS are able to assist you. active in the community space, nity’s best interests at heart. 033 845 6521 alarm. Preventing Car Break-Ins and has set up, monitors and Reporting crimes to your local • Radio Control (Hilton) - 10111 • Trim all excess foliage and • Remove all valuables from your responds to over 70 commu- SAPS There are many local organi- clean up your property and car. Don’t leave valuables visi- nity-based CCTV cameras in Please report any crime, no sations, Security Service Provid- verges. ble. Howick, Howick West, Merrivale matter how small, to your local ers, NHW groups and community • Number your property clearly • Close the windows and lock and Hilton. SAPS and security service pro- members trying to make a differ- so that emergency services can your doors every time you get KSS commends our community vider. ence and reduce crime. Please easily locate your address. out. Thank you to all community If you have items stolen it is play your part by reporting crimes • Don’t leave items lying around • Park in well-lighted areas and members and groups for assist- important that you open a case responsibly and opening cases outside in the garden or don’t park near shrubs or ing with operations and patrolling and get a CAS number. with SAPS so that all these efforts garage doors open in view fences that could provide con- over the past months. Reporting crime to the South are not in vain. of the road. There are oppor- cealment for criminals. Thank you to our locals CPFs African Police Services is very You can also contact Knight tunistic criminals that quickly • Keep your driveway and yard for being proactive and sharing important and unfortunately many Security Solutions 24/7 on 033 jump into and out of yards and lit up all night. It’s harder for advice and information profes- people feel that it often isn’t 330 5911 for any advice or guid- steal these smaller items. criminals to hide in the light. sionally. worth the effort. ance. • Always set your alarm when • Don’t keep spare keys inside Thank you to Howick, Hilton Yes, it will take up some of General Security Advice you go out. the car. and Mpophomeni SAPS, pub- your time, but it is also your duty • If you park your car outside • Be observant and report any • Lock your shopping packages lic order policing (POP), the flying to those around you to do so, your garage, ensure that you suspicious activity. or bags in the boot. squad, uMngeni Traffic Depart- because by not reporting your have external beams linked to • Keep emergency numbers • Use heavy duty locks for truck ment and the SANDF for step- crime you are allowing criminals your alarm system to alert you handy or on speed dial. tool boxes and secure the tool ping up and working alongside to continue with their activities. if you have an intruder on your • Know your neighbours. box to the bed of the truck. security services and the commu- The local SAPS contact num- property. For all your professional nity. bers are: • Secure any outbuildings, alarm system installations and

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Gas installations – what homeowners need to know leak-free. empty unless it is purged with placed as close as possible to the Any home with a liquid gas water. If you open a gas cylin- entry point of the main gas pipe installation must have a gas CoC der outside and hear the pressure to the building. issued by an authorised person, escape and eventually subside, Any valve attached to a fixed who must be registered with the there is still some gas inside the appliance must be within quick Liquefied Petroleum Gas Safety cylinder. and easy reach. A qualified techni- Association of Southern Africa “This process lets air into the cian will ensure that this is installed (LPGAS). cylinder and increases the risk of correctly. The types of gas installations an air/vapour ignition. A full gas Pay careful attention to how the that require this certificate include cylinder that is opened while not rubber hose through the wall to gas fires and braais, gas stoves connected is an even greater risk, a gas appliance is installed. The and ovens, as well as hot water as the air/vapour ignition risk will hole must be sleeved and should systems. Gas CoCs are valid for be outside the cylinder.” have a copper insert with the rub- five years. Spare gas cylinders should ber hose line connected. “Whether you’re only using always be kept in outside enclo- Hose clamps should be treated a gas stove or geyser- which are sures, but there are limitations on with caution too, as they can cut Make sure you get a qualified installer to set up gas supply on your deemed to be fixtures on a prop- overall gas quantities allowed to into the hose over time if they property. erty – or mobile gas appliances be stored. aren’t properly installed, which ith the cost of electric- gas appliance caused damage to such as heaters, you need to keep The requirements for position- also results in leaks. ity constantly rising many a property,” says Bertus Visser, safety and legal requirements in ing and storing make it essential You should also have your gas households are turning chief executive of distribution at mind,” says Visser. for a qualified and registered gas appliances and facilities inspected W “A major hazard is the ventila- technician to assess your situation, every five years and have a new to gas for alternative heating and PSG Insure. cooking solutions. According to the Pressure tion around gas cylinders, pipe- install or inspect your gas fittings, compliance certificate issued. According to the South Afri- Equipment Regulations in the lines, and appliances. When a and issue a compliance certificate. It is vital that all homeowners can Qualifications Certification Occupation Health and Safety Act gas cylinder is changed, a small An often-neglected area is realise that gas installation inspec- Committee for Gas (SAQCCGAS), (No 85 of 1993), all gas installa- amount of gas is released – which the internal emergency shut-off tions are not just essential for the onus is on homeowners – not tions must have a Certificate of is why the set-up comes with such valve. According to South African insurance policies to remain valid. installers – to ensure that they Compliance (CoC), stating that the strict rules on placement and National Standards (SANS) codes, They also ensure that gas instal- have a gas CoC in their posses- installation has been scrutinised spacing. an emergency shut-off valve must lations are safe and that house- sion. and confirmed to be safe and “A gas cylinder is never truly always be accessible and must be holds are not exposed to danger. “In the absence of a valid gas certificate, an insurance company would be well within its rights to repudiate a claim if a defective Howick property sales bouyant Sharon Spiers espite the continuing Market, in Howick, is very other provinces wanting to retire It is becoming a sellers’ mar- Covid-19 pandemic and buoyant at the moment. or buy a new home and choos- ket as we are very short of qual- Dthe recent unrest, we are We are getting many calls ing Howick as their destination ity homes in the R1.2 million to finding that the real estate from clients from out of town or town. R2 million price bracket. The We receive many calls from main people wanting secure sim- attrac- plexes that allow pets, but M.A.B.S tions are unfortunately that is in short Midlands the coun- supply. Aggregates and Building Suppliers try vibe, We are also extremely short Dark Brown being a of rental properties and get calls stone’s daily from people desperate for

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Werner Strydom and brothers, Rian and Jerry van Rensburg, won the Pro-Ten two bowl trips. he winners of the Pro-Ten two bowl Clark Logan and Bev Vorster will contest trips at the Howick Bowling club were the champion of champions event; while TWerner Strydom and brothers, Rian Sheldon Lines, Chris Melling, Kevin Tay- and Jerry van Rensburg, on 83 points. lor, Steve Simpson, Fanie Bester Jnr, Doug They received a useful Howick Dental Logan, Rickie Olivier and Clive Keppler will Howick Golf Club on Carr, Lynne Reed, Brian Cook The club also hosted a Cuppa for Care sponsored pack for their efforts. be competing in the men’s novice division. and Dave Eaton took top honours in CANSA on Saturday, with the bar being In second place, on 79 points, were Representing the club in the women’s the four-ball alliance on August 18. converted into a high tea party with piz- Charles and Barbara James and Tony novices are Trish Taylor, Theresa Williams, D The results of Saturday’s ‘Putting for zazz! Ward, who were rewarded with a Romesco Di Saint, Marilyn Skene, Heidi Synman and CANSA’ three ball alliance saw Jimmy The ladies enjoyed a morning of tasty voucher; while Mike Hattingh, Terry Peate Belinda MacRitchie. Blunt, Brian Cook and Clive Bromilow (83 snacks, goody bags and an informative talk and Rene Myklebust finished in third spot Competitors in the men’s veterans are points) taking first place. from the CANSA representative. on 70 points. Their prize was Yellow Wood Mike Fairhurst, Peter Freer, Clark Logan, In second were Steve, Leigh and Dun- “Everyone enjoyed the day, thank you Cafe vouchers. Charles James, Egon von Mayer, Kevin Tay- can Beckerling (81 points), with Howard again to all who supported this worthy The Plate prize went to Clark Logan, lor and Mike Hayler. Reeves, Jim Little and Vince Harvey (79 cause,” said Bridgette Cook, manager of Tara van Rensburg and Craig Whitby, who Jean Hayler, Julia Strachen, Trish Taylor, points) in third spot. the club, pictured above left. received red wine sponsored by Craig Nicky Wallis, Bev Vorster and Heather Find- Whitby Financial Services. lay will compete in the women’s veterans FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Monday division. coaching at 1.30 pm and individual prac- Howick Bowling Club hosts coaching tice; Tuesday TABS at 1.30 pm – civvies; sessions on Mondays at 1.30pm. Speak to Wednesday Green Open; Thursday TABS Alan Dakers at 078 445 5417 or Lester Bal- at 1.30 pm – civvies ; Friday – Green Open lantine at 083 206 5447 for more informa- Saturday; TABS at 1.30 pm – Club attire; tion. Sunday Social Bowls – civvies Please note: the annual general meeting STAY ABREAST OF THE NEWS! FOLLOW YOUR FAVOURITE NEWSPAPER This coming week club members will of the Howick Bowling Club will take place @VillageTalknews @villagetalknewspaper be taking part in the Natal Inland Bowl- at 4 pm on September 18. ing Association (NIBA) championships. Village Talk Newspaper Sakabula Golf Course hile the weather may be a little have even seen a few swallows already,” unpredictable with warm, sunny he added, “with reed buck and duiker also Wdays hinting at summer, followed putting in an appearance. ManufacturersRoto of water , chemical Transport,Tank Septic Tanks and Silos by icy winds and confirmation that winter “Sakabula offers the perfect combination isn’t over yet, golfers remain devoted to of safety, views, fresh air and golf. A totally their game. refreshing experience.” ! ST The seniors played on Monday with Visitors are always welcome to join in A L Roger Pike taking top honours. Dan Pienaar the club’s competitions, or to book to play O was second with Bertie de Klerk in third. nine or 18 holes or to practice on the driv- T D On Saturday, Ray Lock finished first, with ing range. E Barry Gielink second and Dave Kirby third. Golf carts are available for hire, but need N

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The top three at the Maritzburg SPAR Grand Prix 10km race at Alexandra Park, from left: Glenrose Xaba, Tadu Nare and Tayla Kavanagh. Nare, National Motocross from Ethiopia (pictured above right) crossed the line in 32.22.

wenty-year-old Tadu Nare, included limiting the field of elite for second place and R15 000 for roars back in KZN from the Nedbank team, runners and no spectators being third place. The overall winner otocross is back at Thun- over-40s, ahead of Honda duo, Tstormed to victory in the allowed. of the SPAR Grand Prix will earn der Valley in Pietermaritz- Bruce Viljoen and Phillip Harker, Maritzburg SPAR Grand Prix 10km Speaking after the race, run R190 000. Mburg on Saturday, August and Byron Linaker on a Yamaha. race at Alexandra Park on Sunday over a challenging 3km course, The next races are in Cape 28 for round four of the Cannabis In the ladies motocross the title morning, in a time of 32.22 min- Nare said: “It was a pity that Hela- Town on September 4, Durban Energy Drink and TRP Distributors fight is between Leah Heygate’s utes, giving her a head-start in the lia, Irvette and Gerda weren’t here, on September 11, Tshwane on South African National Motocross KTM and reigning champion Kayla six race series. because it would have been a September 24, Johannesburg championships. Raaff, on a Kawasaki. They remain The Ethiopian runner was faster race.” on October 3 and Gqeberha on The race was originally sched- tied on 141 points. runner-up to Namibian Helalia She added that she was using October 9. uled for July, before the 2021 cal- The De Lima sisters, Jadene Johannes in the 2019 SPAR Grand the SPAR Grand Prix races as train- Other results: endar was reshuffled. and Cheyenne, are next up, ahead Prix series. ing runs ahead of the Barcelona Junior: 1, Tegan Gore (Mur- This weekend’s focus will be of Kawasaki rider Dakota Grob- Johannes and other top run- marathon in November. ray & Roberts) 39.52; 2, Leah squarely on double open class SA bellaar. ners, including Irvette van Zyl and Xaba, who is recovering from a Edwards (Kearsney Striders) 45.43; Motocross championship leader, In the junior ranks, Jonathan Gerda Steyn, all missed the open- knee and a calf injury, said she was 3, Kayleigh Lindeque (Kearsney Tristan Purdon, and his Red Bull Mlimi’s KTM has a handy 14 point ing race because they were still happy to be competing again. Striders) 48.46. KTM in Maritzburg. advantage over Ethan Hoffman recovering from competing in the “The hard lockdowns made Ages 49-49: 1, Charne Box- Purdon has won five races and (Yamaha), with KTM kid Miguel de marathon at the Olympic Games training very difficult,” she added. man (Murray & Roberts) 36.47; 2, finished second in the sixth 450cc Waal third in the 125cc class. in Tokyo earlier this month. “We had limited time to train and Janie Grundling (Murray & Rob- MX1 moto this season. He leads KTM’s Trey Cox, Husqvarna South African half marathon many of the facilities we normally erts) 38.00; 3, Ilse Marais (Murray Rockstar Energy Drink Husqvar- rider Jordan van Wyk and Emman- champion, Glenrose Xaba, from use were closed. & Roberts) 38.05. na’s David Goosen by 14 points. uel Bako’s Gas Gas are split by the Boxer team, was second, in “It was also difficult not earning Ages 50-59: 1, Elmarie Preto- Anthony Raynard sits third on his three points in the 85cc Pro Mini 33.40 minutes and rising star, money from races around South rius (Run/Walk for Life) 41.27; 2, Yamaha. title chase; while 65cc champion, 20-year-old Tayla Kavanagh, of Africa.” Shani Silver (Boxer) 42.56; 3, Kim Grant Frerichs on a Yamaha and Neil van der Vyver, will want to win the Murray & Roberts squad, was Xaba is planning to run in all six Meyer (Rand Athletic Club) 48.14. Dwayne Kleynhans’ KTM are fight- more races in his division. With third, in 33.50. It was the 2019 races in the series and is also pre- Ages 60-69: 1, Judy Bird (Mur- ing it out for the over-30s honours lockdown measures still in force, junior cross country champion’s paring for the Paris Marathon in ray & Roberts) 41.27; 2, Karen in MX3, with Calvin Gloster and spectators will need to follow the first race as a senior. October. Brough (Murray & Roberts) 46.29; Ryan Frerichs giving chase. action via live streaming on the The race was run with strict The winner of each race 3, Grace de Oliviera (Murray & Another Yamaha man, Ian MX Nationals South Africa Face- Covid-19 protocols. These receives R25 000, with R17 500 Roberts) 46.52. Topliss, is in charge among the book page.

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