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More than 6000 Durbanites made their way down to Blue Lagoon early Saturday morning to join Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda on the 8km walk to the new beachfront promenade extension. Surrounded by people in high spirits the Mayor, supported by a number of city offi cials, lead the crowd from the Green Hub to the Harbour wall. Rickshaws, traditional dancers, Durban Metro Mounted Police and Fire Department also took part in the festivities. PHOTO: Lauren Walford

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THE sun shone brightly on Durban’s golden shores on Saturday morning as Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda led 6 009 residents on an 8km fun walk to cut the ribbon at the opening of the new promenade extension.

The City’s beachfront investments have paid signifi cant socioeconomic dividends given the quality of public space promoting unity in diversity and direct investor confi dence which has seen investment by the hospitality industry in the revamping and expanding of their facilities, with Suncoast being the most notable and recent.

The promenade extension is 750 meters long and 30 meters wide, making it the longest in sub-Saharan Africa and provides linkages to all beaches on the city’s eastern boundary, tourist centres and the uMgeni River estuary cycle route and jogging track. Breaking ground in January 2018, with a spend of just under R400 million, the project was completed over 440 working days, employing 500 construction workers and in the process ensuring that R135 million was spent on sub-contracting.

The investment made by the City will pay dividends, as partners prepare to launch phase one of the developments planned within this precinct, including a 29-storey residential development, hotel development and a retail mall with a combined estimated market value of R3.5 billion.

Help pack for seafarers

VOLUNTEER your time to help the Sailors’ Society pack gifts which will be handed out to seafarers on visiting ships over Christmas.

The packing of more than 1 000 parcels takes place on Tuesday, 26 November from 9am at the Seafarer's Mission, Bayhead.

Seafarers are far from home, away from their families and miss all the Christmas celebrations. To ensure that they are not forgotten, the Missions join forces and collect and make items which are wrapped and distributed to seafarers. Gifts will be distributed in the port on 13 December and at outer anchorage on 23 December.

There will be refreshments after work is complete.

If you can help, contact Linda on 031 266 0695.

Take a health walk

THE public is encouraged to join the Dr SB Radebe Foundation at its annual Health Walk on Saturday, 23 November from 6.30am.

This year’s theme is “A healthy spirit in a healthy body, a healthy mind is a healthy spirit.” The group will be walking to raise awareness on mental health and gender based violence.

The walk will start at King Dinizulu Park and fi nish at the Durban Country Beach (next to Suncoast Casino). Registration is from 6.30am and the walk will start at 7am.

Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo in his capacity as a healthy lifestyle champion in parliament will be present at the event to promote healthy lifestyle, and educate participants about the National Health Insurance Bill.

Contact Mondli Mwandla on 066 472 9957 or [email protected].

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Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda, surrounded by city offi cials, celebrates the offi cial opening of the promenade extension.

Durbanites were in high spirits as they set off to walk along the promenade extension which was offi cially opened on Saturday.

THE Retired Folks choir is looking for singers to join the group.

Sopranos and and men who love to sing are urged to join the choir, which practises on Tuesday afternoons in the Morningside area.

The group gives occasional concerts to senior citizens on Wednesday mornings.

If you are interested in joining, or would like more information on what the choir does, contact Peggy on 031 312 8828.

An aerial photo of the Durban Promenade extension, which offi cially opened to the public on Saturday. PHOTO: Roy Reed

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THE Glenwood Presbyterian Church (GPC) Care Centre is open to the public on Monday, 25 November.

Services offered at the care centre, at no cost, include general chats with patients, blood pressure checks, blood sugar readings, followed

by tea, coffee and eats and fellowship. All nurses working at the care centre are registered with the SA Nursing Council.

The care centre, entrance in Evans Road, Glenwood, is open from 9.30am to 11am.

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SPEAKING at the launch of the festive season management plans (FESMAC) following the opening of the promenade extension on Saturday, Mayor Kaunda encouraged all visitors to take their time and explore the city and tourism facilities in the townships, suburbs and bustling central business districts.

“The festive period is truly a time that we savour as it provides us the opportunity to showcase our beautiful city and its endless offerings to local, national and international visitors,” he said.

FESMAC is gearing up for a bumper festive period. EThekwini’s multi-pronged holiday plan includes various activities, events and activations through the city which will offi cially kick into gear from 1 December and continue until 14 January.

The City’s Metro Police has made special provisions and will enforce a traffi c management plans during these holidays.

Interventions to ensure safety and security of all visitors and residents, will be on high alert throughout the festive period, especially on high peak days.

Contingencies which will be put in place this festive period include 50 pool guides and 50 beach buddies who will be recruited to ensure that beach and pool patrons

Aphiwe Ndamase and Babalo Mayongo were positive about the new extension.“It was a very good gesture for the City to bring people together today. If money is spent on something, it is good to see what it has been spent on. The promenade extension is very beautiful and is a good tourist attraction which will bring in better investment for the Point area and bring more tourists to the area,” said Aphiwe.

Christen-Joy and Jascy-Lee Winnaar had fun at the walk on Saturday. “The promenade is really looking good!” said Christen-Joy.

Cassandra Botes and Cheryl-Anne Cavanagh said the extension was ‘awesome.’“It was nice to see the opening and that there was such a great turnout. It will be nice to see what the municipality is going to add such as pop up coffee vendors and shops, and we will defi nitely come more often,” they said.

Camryn and Greig Tanner were excited to take part in the walk on Saturday. “We love the new extension. We went to take part in the Parkrun and decided to take part in the walk and come down to see the opening instead. It will be nice to run together here in future,” said Greig.

Mbali Mdletshe, Neliswa Duze and Nongcebo and Nkanyiso Mdletshe enjoyed the walk on Saturday. “The extension is beautiful. It’s such a nice place for the family to visit. You can come walk and relax and enjoy the view,” said Mbali.

Rayhana Samuels, Nadia Ally and Farah Samuels were all smiles at the opening of the promenade extension. “I love it! It is so exciting to fi nally walk through onto the new extension. I will defi nitely come down here more often,” said Nadia.

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from 6am to 6pm and every child entering the beach will be tagged with particulars of their parent or guardian in the event of separation to facilitate parent and child are reunited effi ciently. Additional security resources will be procured through the Security Management Unit, and the Law Enforcement operating hours will be extended over the festive season.

In addition to 75 permanent cleaning staff, 60 additional staff will be sourced. All ablution facilities will close at 10pm. The beach cleaning services will be increased with 56 seasonal staff together with 48 permanent staff on a 24 hour operation base.

In addition, 200 litter pickers will be appointed for the festive season to augment the staffi ng provided by Parks and Durban Solid Waste.

Drawing on the success of the last two years, Park and Ride facilities that will be based mainly at the old drive-in to ensure ease of traffi c congestion in and around the beachfront.

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Heather Roos and Maria van Niekerk were impressed by the extension. “It is really looking nice. It is a good improvement and is defi nitely something to enjoy. I have been encouraged to come down more often to walk,” said Heather.

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At a sod turning ceremony in Durban to mark the start of construction of the port’s new cruise terminal are Thoko Mdluli of KwaZulu Cruise Terminal, Durban Port engineer, Malefetsane Setaka, MD of MSC Cruises South Africa and director of KwaZulu Cruise Terminal, Ross Volk, general manager of the Port of Durban, Moshe Motlohi and Nkululeko Mchunu of KwaZulu Cruise Terminal.

DURBAN'S status as a leading cruise destination was cemented on Saturday, 16 November with the arrival of the MSC Orchestra cruise liner on her maiden voyage to South African shores which also included a sod turning ceremony to mark the start of construction of the new Durban passenger terminal.

General manager of the Port of Durban, Moshe Motlohi, said the port’s cruise sector developments refl ected growing confi dence in Durban as a cruise prospect.

“We thank MSC Cruises for continuously deploying their cruise vessels to the South African market, which has increased our country’s cruise competitiveness. MSC Orchestra’s use of the Port of Durban as her homeport will see even more domestic and international tourists enjoying itineraries that take in our South African hub cruise ports of Durban and Cape Town, as well as ports in neighbouring countries such as Mozambique and Mauritius.”

MSC Orchestra was ushered onto the quayside at the port’s M berth as traditional dancers and a marimba band entertained over 3 000 disembarking European and South African passengers. Her Durban call ended a 29-night itinerary from Genoa in Italy and prior to Durban she had called in at Reunion.

On Saturday afternoon TNPA and the KwaZulu Cruise Terminal (KCT) consortium - in which MSC Cruises is a partner alongside empowered investment entity Africa Armada Consortium - broke ground on the construction of the Port of Durban’s new world-class cruise terminal.

KCT holds a 25-year port concession from TNPA to fi nance, construct, operate, maintain and transfer the new Cruise Terminal Facility in the Port of Durban at an estimated value of more than R200

million. The anticipated commissioning of the project is 2020/21.

Motlohi said the new terminal development dovetails with the City's new beachfront promenade extension from uShaka beach southwards to the harbour entrance, as well as the future development of Durban Point Waterfront.

Transnet plans to commence construction on its own section of the promenade in 2020 which will connect to the new Cruise Terminal, allowing cruise passengers direct access and connections to the central beachfront with relative ease and safety.

“This is going to change the face of Durban. The cruise industry is the fastest growing category in the leisure travel market, and TNPA’s decision to build a dedicated cruise terminal in the port is well supported,” said Motlohi.

The new green and energy effi cient terminal will boast a host of new features and facilities, with a retail component, as well as multi-purpose training, conferencing and events facilities.

To ensure Durban’s readiness for the bumper festive season, TNPA has had its dredging vessel hard at work pumping sand along the new portion of the city’s Golden Mile which is expected to attract tourists in their thousands. Sand collected by the dredger during TNPA’s usual harbour dredging operations is being discharged onto the new beach area from uShaka beach southwards towards the harbour entrance.

This is going to change the face of Durban

Councillor Ernest Smith said the drain outside Livingstone Primary School was completely blocked.

Heavy rains put pressure on blocked drainsHEAVY rains in Durban are largely responsible for a slew of complaints regarding overfl owing and blocked sewage drains. Morningside councillor, Ernest Smith, said after dealing with complaints about an overfl owing sewage drain outside Livingstone Primary School, he had become aware of a number of additional queries relating to drains across the ward.

Parents of Livingstone Primary School reportedly complained that raw sewage was fl owing in drains outside the entrance to the school, and expressed concern about the health of learners at the school.

Lisa Kelly, marketing manager at the school, said the school had contacted both the Health Department and Councillor Smith on a number of occasions, as soon as they had become aware of the situation. She said Smith had visited the school to assess the situation and was instrumental in having it fi xed.

Smith said the drain outside the school was one of a number of complaints regarding drains, following the heavy rains.

“A few stormwater drains have been partially blocked due to rubbish and building material building up in the drains, however these are usually reported to the municipality by the public and are dealt with quite promptly. At Livingstone Primary, the drain near the substation was blocked with litter and dirt and was attended to by the Roads and Stormwater unit and has been cleared. Thanks go out to the residents who reported this problem,” he said.

Smith said if residents noticed that their streets (municipal land) were in need of grass cutting or tree trimming, if there were faulty or non-functional street lights, and if there was a need for garbage, sweeping or dirt removal or a blocked drain needing clearing, they should register with either the ProCitizen or My Morningside Apps which are available on the Play Store.

“Both Apps require you to register with them, and send an email to the municipality on

your behalf once the fault it submitted online,” he said.

He said an alternative is to send a picture and the address of the fault to the Water and Sanitation WhatsApp number 073 148 3477. The operator will issue you with a reference number and the fault will be logged. Should the fault be unattended for more than 24 hours, email Councillor Smith on [email protected].

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Durban CBD crash claims a life

A man was killed and a woman seriously injured after the vehicle they were in left the road and crashed into a tree on Victoria Embankment on Saturday morning. Rescue Care paramedic Garrith Jamieson said by the time paramedics arrived at the single vehicle crash scene there was nothing that could be done for the driver believed to be about 30 years old. He was declared deceased. The woman passenger was stabilised and taken to hospital. It is not yet clear what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and smash into the tree. PHOTO: Rescue Care

Homeless a challenge for SAPS

ETHEKWINI Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda has condemned the killing of two people on the beachfront on Monday evening, and has called on the police to intensify their search for the suspects.

Preliminary investigation by the police reveals that the two people were found stabbed to death on the sand dunes near Durban’s Suncoast Casino on Monday afternoon.

Kaunda, who expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the deceased, has called on the police to work around the clock to

fi nd the suspects. “This unfortunate incident occurred when the

city is gearing itself to host thousands of visitors during the festive season. As the City we have developed a festive season safety plan to ensure that our residents and visitors are safe during the festive season and beyond,” said Kaunda.

The Mayor urged those who may have witnessed the incident to share information with the police.

“One of the issues we have prioritised as the municipality is to increase police visibility and

the installation of CCTV cameras in our tourist attraction areas so that we are able to identify wanted suspects and people who plan and commit crime in these areas,” said Kaunda.

Charges of murder were opened at Durban Central Police Station for investigation after the bodies of the man and woman were discovered by a plastic and cardboard seller. He immediately reported the crime to the Durban Central Police Station.

Brigadier Jay Naicker from provincial SAPS said police received the report of the double

murder around 4pm and proceeded to the scene.“On arrival they found the bodies of the male

and female victims with stab wounds. Charges of murder were opened for investigation,” he said.

The woman has been identifi ed as Fathima Bee Bee Muhammad, a mother of three from Chatsworth, and the man as Kresen Chandiah.

Muhammad’s family said they had last heard from her around lunch-time on Monday. At the time of going to print, the circumstances surrounding the murders were still unknown.

Operation yields positive resultA MAN appeared in court for possession of drugs following police crackdown operations in Berea and Morningside on 16 November.

According to Const Zanele Khomo from Durban Central SAPS, offi cers from the eThekwini Central Cluster were conducting stimulus operations in the areas and while patrolling in King Dinizulu (Berea) Road, at around 5pm, they noticed a man acting suspiciously man.

“Offi cers approached the man and upon searching him, found he was in possession of thirty two bags of cocaine, with a street value of R18 000. The man was arrested and charged for possession of cocaine,” she said.

Khomo said operations of this kind would continue throughout the festive season.

DUE to the inclement weather last Tuesday night, the Bulwer Safety and Urban Regeneration Forum (BSURF) meeting was not well attended, however the 24 people present enjoyed an informative meeting.

Umbilo SAPS W/O D Narian gave feedback on basic crime stats, and spoke about huge challenges police were faced with regarding the homeless who gathered under the bridge near Che Guevara Road. He said SAPS were doing their best to try stop crime under tough circumstances.

Commenting on this issue, BSURF chairman Heather Roos reported that there was no easy or quick fi x solution to the problem of the homeless congregating under the bridge. She said this was a Social Services issue who needed to identify a place where the homeless could be accommodated.

“SAPS and Metro Police do not have these types of facilities to just go and move these people to. In fact, when the police and CPF try and place an abandoned child, or a neglected youth in a safe facility, or try to re-home a child or even an abused woman, the necessary paper work and trying to get assistance from social workers and from the right facilities can take up a whole day, so imagine trying to process the hundreds that are under the bridge. This certainly is not just a policing responsibility,” she said.

Narian also spoke about the upcoming festive season and assured the residents that SAPS would increase patrols, including foot patrols, around shopping centres, hospitals and banks

within the community, as well as other widely used public spaces.

Residents were advised to make use of 10111 when reporting crime, as all these calls are logged and recorded. They were urged to note down the date and time of calls, and to always ask for a reference number before ending a call.

Metro Police will also be stepping up more patrols, and will hold more roadblocks and will adopt zero tolerance to drinking and driving. For noise disturbances, residents are asked to call 031 361 0000, and urged to log time and date of calls and to get a reference number. Residents were asked to be patient as other more serious crime will take preference over noise complaints.

Addressing residents, Roos mentioned the many meetings that the CPF has had with senior offi cers from Metro Police and SAPS, the ward councillor and other relevant departments regarding the problems of brothels, prostitution and drugs, and assured residents that these problems have been taken very seriously by the CPF and are not being overlooked or ignored.

“We are now engaging with other legal departments and an attorney to look at other ways to deal with these problems. Often the community does not see or hear about all the work we do as a CPF as we cannot make all that we are doing public. Residents need to know that with anything reported to us as a CPF directly, we will most certainly take the necessary steps, and if it is not a crime related issue we will hand it over to the necessary departments to follow up,” she said.

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The Warrior Project, established earlier this year, is a free online portal providing victims with access to information and resources available to assist them.

“Our legal help line is managed by women who have empathy for the complexity of domestic abuse cases,” said Adv Jackie Nagtegaal of LawForAll, which powers The Warrior Project’s legal helpline.

“Involving the law often feels daunting and fi nal, but we see it as an empowering step to knowledge to ensure women make decisions right for themselves. Speaking to a lawyer can help you unpack your options, it helps you fi nd clarity and understanding. By consulting one of the women who are dedicated to this line, they will answer and guide you, but the power and decisions still lie with you,” she said.

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Fancy initiatives meaninglessEDITOR - This is a copy of a letter that I sent the RTIA and Department of Transport regarding the proposed stealth tax of R100, an additional R100 which will be added to each fi ne issued, regardless of the value of the fi ne or its associated demerit points.

Wherever government introduces anything that involves money one has to wonder as to where the money collected ends up. A good example over the years is the tax on plastic bags and to date the honest taxpayer has never got a satisfactory answer.

These are for sure brilliant ideas and the Department of Transport has to be commended for its ability to think laterally. I have always postulated that the South African government is in denial and believes that we are functioning as a fi rst world country but the reality on the ground is that millions of our people, who we say we are concerned about, go to bed on an empty stomach. So all these fancy initiatives are meaningless to those who suffer poverty and the social-economic consequences thereof.

You can’t build a Rolls Royce system for a dirt track and in saying this we need to prioritise what needs urgent attention before we embark on these ambitious airy fairy schemes to drain the over-burdened taxpayer. We can’t live in the palace when the people just outside your boundary wall are living in shacks.

I would recommend that if these taxes are going to be introduced then the monies collected should be directed to health and poverty reduction. But before we even travel down the road and waste time and money, get the taxi association on board because I can bet my last penny they would not allow it to work - tolls are a good example of failure.D BoardwinDurban

No post offi ce, no post boxesEDITOR - Loved your somewhat ironic reminder to “renew post offi ce boxes.”

That’s funny. I had mine for 40 years at Musgrave, only to have the post offi ce close. Now I have to collect from a pile of letters at an overwhelmed Overport post offi ce. No boxes any more - surely we should be getting a refund? Bruce Soutar Durban

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Speedsters threaten safety of Penzance Primary learnersCouncillor Mmabatho Tembe said she had forwarded the complaint to Metro Police and the eThekwini Transport Authority.

Kerusha Naicker This is so true I live zk Matthews road and people drive like Maniacs on this road

Vincent Hathway Introduce circles which slow all forms of traffi c down. Speed bumps do nothing to slow SUV's, bakkies and some cars who the drivers don't seem to care if they damage the car.I have watched cars fl y down Penzance Road and not slow down one bit. With a circle drivers would be forced to slow down.

Kerry Leigh DeyzelIf all parents and the community email [email protected] to put pressure on them

to put speed humps and crash barriers maybe it will be

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Once upon a time in DurbanUBUNTU Community Chest hosted senior citizens and other interested residents at a bequest event at St Thomas Anglican Church recently.

Those present at the talk enjoyed a nostalgic journey through the past with ‘legend of Mitchell Park’ Gordon Michael.

Gordon worked at the Blue Zoo Restaurant at Mitchell Park for 46 years and since his retirement has

been in high demand for his talks. He joined his father at the Blue Zoo Restaurant in 1971, and is passionate about talking about the history of the park which he saw unfold over the decades.

His talk, entitled Through the eyes of Admiral “The Great One,” touched on the history of Mitchell Park and its zoo ‘residents’ Nellie the Elephant and Admiral the tortoise, who recently celebrated his 109th

birthday at Mitchell Park, as well as other famous visitors, including King George the Sixth, the Queen and princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in 1947, and tennis player Kevin Curren, who Gordon served while working at the Blue Zoo Restaurant.

Gordon continued with part two of his presentation Once Upon a Time in Durban, and spoke about the history of KZN and Durban.

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Storytellers awarded by TaftaTHE winners of the Tafta TellMyStory schools’ competition were announced at The Association for the Aged’s (Tafta) Anna Conradie Wellness Centre at Tafta Lodge last week.

The competition is aimed at reawakening the love of story-telling and reading in the elderly. This year, the competition was extended to include entry categories for all school-aged children and youth, with a view to bridging inter-generational gaps and promoting conversations between the young and old, said Tafta CEO Femada Shamam.

This year, the theme of the competition was “Creating an Age Friendly World” and according to Shamam, is a theme that resonates strongly with Tafta.

“As an elder care and rights organisation, we live our purpose of making dignity, growth and a meaningful life a realistic prospect for all elders. We hope that by bringing the attention of the public to matters concerning the elderly through initiatives like this one, they will continue to support us in bridging intergenerational gaps and raising generations that will be far more conscious and considerate of the rights of our elders,” Shamam stated.

Winning entries once again won electronic gadgets sponsored by Tafta’s IT supplier MicroDivision.

In the Grade R Art section, fi rst was Sinayo Linamandla Booi from Addington Primary; in the Grade 1 to 3 Art section, fi rst was Samuel Miller Banza from Addington Primary; in the Grade 4 to 7 Art section, fi rst was Bonita Chen from Northlands Primary; in the Grade 4 to 7 Story section, fi rst was Noluthando Mthiyane from Austerville Primary; in the Youth Art/Story section, fi rst was Ayaisha Hendricks from Ridge Park; and in the Elders section, fi rst was Gloria Saunders from Oceanview. Welcome Jali with his fi rst book of poetry.

... if you want to write, you need to focus on this as a talent

LOCAL security guard Welcome Jali has added another feather to his cap. Not only is he a top achiever at the security company he works for, but he is also a published author.Jali, who has worked as a security guard in Bemersyde Road, Berea, for more than 10 years, recently took his passion for writing poetry and short stories a step further, by publishing his fi rst book of poetry, entitled Itunzi Lokufa.

The book, which is his pride and joy, contains 43 poems detailing how he sees South Africa and its people, and covers different aspects about life and philosophy, beautifully described in Zulu. Jali's photo of a river used on the cover he took while on a visit to Cato Ridge. He funded the publishing of the book himself.

Originally from Richmond, Jali started writing at school. He said although it was a challenge, his teachers saw he had a gift for writing and encouraged him to continue with his love for the written word.

After fi nishing school, he decided to try get a job rather than stay at home, and joined ADT in 2006. The company has given him six awards for his good work, and his clients in the road, who know him personally and know of his love for writing, have also encouraged him to continue with his hobby.

“I write in my free time. I go home, close the house and get busy writing. Ideas come to me all the time and I jot them down when I am working. I love to write and read. I think our generation is too lazy to read,” he said.

Welcome writes by hand in exercise books, and fi nds photos or pictures from newspapers or magazines on each topic to add to his poems or stories.

After taking a photo of a passing car which advertised a publishing business, Jali contacted the company, Macashisa Publishers (Pty) Ltd, to ask if they would consider publishing a book of his poems. He said the publisher dictated how many poems would be included in the book, and Welcome paid for the publishing with money he had saved up.

“As I have been writing for many years, I had so many poems on different topics, anything from around the world, and in my poems I teach people things and advise people. I urge people not to do bad things, I write about security and about different things people like. My book aims to encourage the youth that if you want to write, you need to focus on this as a talent,” he said.

One of his clients in Bemersyde Road, Diane Broom, is a great supporter of his work and has helped him to try get his book into local schools.

“I met a woman at a function and was speaking to her about Welcome. She had contacts in the municipality and I was able to get hold of Thobela Ngidi from Libraries and Heritage. She met with Welcome and has shown interest in his book, and is talking about purchasing it to add to 94 school libraries, which is very exciting!” she said.

Jali has also written many short stories and said that the publishing of Ithunzi Lokufa is just the fi rst step.

“I will be publishing more books as I already have enough for a second book. I also have a lot of short stories which I can publish. I am just waiting to save enough money to do this,” he said.

Although he writes in Zulu, he said he was grateful to his clients in Bemersyde Road who have bought the book.

“I wish to translate my work into English and any other languages to make everyone satisfi ed,” he said.

To buy a copy of his book, contact him on 073 461 9957.


Botanical Society hosts plant nursery tourTHE Botanical Society of South Africa KZN Coastal Branch will host two events next week.

The group will visit Hillcrest Aids Centre Nursery, 26 Old Main Road, Hillcrest on Saturday, 23 November from 10am to noon.

Enjoy a group guided tour of the plant nursery by Nursery Manager John Lund. Succulents, aloes, and other specials will be on offer. Browse or buy as much as you like - and support a good cause too. The gift shop will also be open. Self-service teas will be provided.

Booking is essential for catering purposes and in case of last-minute changes, with Sandra on email: [email protected], 031

201 5111 or 071 869 3693.Meet in the parking area by 10am. There is

no charge. All welcome.On Monday, 25 November, an illustrated

talk entitled Wild Orchids of the Southern Drakensberg will be given by Richard Braby, author of the book Wild Orchids of the Southern Drakensberg at the Durban Botanic Gardens Visitors Centre at 5.30pm for 6pm.

Books will be on sale at the talk.Entrance is R35 for members and R55 for

visitors (R25 for students) which includes tea at the start.

No need to book. For enquiries contact Sandra.

Andrew Butt, maintenance and research manager, Tayla Hawkins and RHL Constantia crew members with the monkey.

Flowers of the Cape Chestnut.

This is the 44th in an ongoing series that highlights the riches of Pigeon Valley, the urban nature reserve in the heart of Glenwood.

IF you drive at this time of year through the Midlands and see a patch of indigenous forest on the south-facing slops of the hills, you will notice a splash of lilac fl owers on some trees. From this angle, the tree is covered in blossom. The scientifi c name translates into ‘beautiful tree of the Cape’, and that is a fair title.

Yet this tree is found also along the coast, but in much smaller numbers. Pigeon Valley has just one of them. Despite the striking colours, it is a sight seldom seen, as it is best seen from a vantage point outside the forest, and it is diffi cult to fi nd a place that overlooks the whole reserve. Because I know where and when to look for it, I was able to capture the colours recently, but only by fi nding a particular spot and looking up into the canopy.

At present Pigeon Valley is going through tough times; after years of pressure by Friends of Pigeon Valley, the municipality started work to address the erosion of the main track. As soon as the hard surface had been removed, though, the deluge came, cutting a deep donga into parts of the track. This led to the park being closed to visitors. I hope the rain will ease suffi ciently for work to resume

– in a later article I will show its progress. The intention is to create at least one area where there is a small wetland to add to the reserve’s biodiversity.

The Friends have a monthly walk at 7.30am on the second Saturday of each month. Email: [email protected].

Walkabout

Crispin Hemson chairs the Friends of Pigeon Valley, a group that undertakes clearing of alien plants, keeps records of bird and mammal sightings and alerts management to any problems.

THE CROW (Centre for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) team was contacted by the Transnet Port Terminal last week to assist with a displaced monkey who had made its way onto one of the container ships in the harbour.

CROW’s Primate Offi cer, Tayla Hawkins and clinic nurse, Kylie Hawkins, rushed to assist.

“We searched the vessel until 6pm on Tuesday evening, when a lightning storm hit and conditions became too dangerous to work in. It was also getting too dark to be able to locate the monkey. With the help of the crew on board the ship, we managed to spot the monkey various times throughout the day, however we had no luck in capturing him. Our team contacted both Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife as well as the Durban and Coast SPCA who sent out representatives to assist later in the day but as conditions worsened we could not continue our search into the night,” said Tayla.

The vessel was set to leave at 4am Wednesday morning, however after meeting with the captain, the decision was made to hold the ship back until they could successfully rescue the monkey. CROW left a trap on board the ship with the hopes of the monkey being hungry enough to be contained.

This seemed almost unimaginable as the ship was over 200m long and 50m wide and the odds of the monkey

fi nding the trap would be like fi nding a needle in a haystack.

“We planned to board the ship with the assistance of other animal organisations fi rst thing Wednesday morning with multiple traps and more people to help search the ship. At 7am Wednesday morning, as we were about to dispatch our team, we received the amazing news that the monkey had made its way into the trap. This was the best news possible as the welfare of this monkey was our fi rst priority and after searching for hours the previous day we knew the task of catching it would be daunting to all involved,” said Tayla.

The large adult male has now been quarantined at CROW and will undergo various health checks and tests by their vets to ensure he has not consumed any hazardous materials or contracted any diseases. Once they are certain he is in good shape, the male will be introduced into one of the centre's existing troops which will be released back into the wild away from urban areas.

If you would like to help CROW raise much needed funds to continue their lifesaving work, please consider purchasing one of their beautiful 2020 Wildlife Calendars. To purchase a calendar, contact Lana Bartholomew on 031 462 1127 or email: [email protected].

Take a hike

JOIN local hikers this weekend for a variety of hikes through some of Durban's fi nest green spaces.

Durban Ramblers Hiking Club will hike the Longshadow Trail at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve (Kloof) on Saturday, 23 November.

Park and meet at 1.30pm at the main picnic site in Kloof Falls Road. Cost is R50.

Enjoy a shaded walk through riverine forest along the Molweni River. A few river crossings.

Grade 2 - easy; distance is ±7.5km.Contact the hike leader, Ann Olds

on 083 666 5630.On Sunday, 24 November, the

group will hike at Zinkwazi Nkwasi (Recce).

Meet at 7.40am Sibaya Casino near the entrance or at 8.30am Zinkwazi Ski Boat Club (parking at the end of Seagull Drive). Petrol sharing R50.

Walk south from Zinkwazi Beach. Drinks afterwards at the club.

Grade 2 - 3; distance is ±15km.Non-members to book with the

hike leader, Jon Stevens on 082 459 1522.

Visit: www.durbanramblers.co.za.

AMBLERS Hiking Club will hike at Giba Gorge Mountain Bike Park at 8am on Saturday, 23 November. Hike to the waterfalls at Giba Gorge and enjoy an early lunch at the restaurant. Entrance is R10. Contact Mandy on 083 235 6123.

At 2pm on Sunday, 24 November the group will hike at Kloof Falls. Meet at the picnic site on Kloof Falls Road, Kloof. Hike Longshadows and Mpiti Falls. Cost is R40 entrance fee. Contact Lawson on 071 460 3529.


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WINDERMERE Antique Fair is on the lower level of Windermere Centre on Saturday, 23 November.

Goods on sale include porcelain, glass, crystal, jewellery, silver, records, and books - interesting treasures of yesteryear at prices to suit all pockets. Contact Helen Clementz on 084 241 0241.

THE Denis Hurley Centre will commemorate the fi rst anniversary of the death of Paddy Kearney on Saturday, 23 November with the unveiling of Paddy Kearney Way at 3.30pm and a memorial mass at 5.30pm. Contact Raymond Perrier on [email protected].

THE Durban Caledonian Society hosts a St Andrew’s Day Lunch at the Berea Bowling Club, corner of Brand and Ferguson Roads, Umbilo at 12:30 for 1 pm on Sunday, 24 November. The MOTH Pipe Band will be playing. Cost is R65, visitors welcome. Cash bar available.

Contact Molly on 031 701 4148 or 067 269 9442.

FOOD Safety Africa and DUT will host a food quality and safety symposium on Thursday, 28 November at Garden Court Marine Parade, Durban, from 8am to 4pm. RSVP to Sohana Ranglal on [email protected].

ACCLAIMED life-coach Meena Mothilal will host an empowering workshop at the Aryan Benevolent Home, 80 Arena Park Drive, Chatsworth, on Friday, 29 November from 6pm to 8pm.

Attend a transformational evening of empowerment and entertainment, based on the best-selling book Heal Your Life by Louise Hay.

Tickets cost R50. To book contact 061 477 7208, 031 404 9530 or email: [email protected].

SUPPORT a Christmas Market, hosted by Crafty Ladies in conjunction with Mothwa Haven, on Saturday, 30 November at Berea Congregational Church, Pardy Gardens Road, off Musgrave Road, from 9am to 1pm.

A variety of unique, handcrafted items will be on sale and there will be a tea garden. All proceeds will go towards Christmas gifts for the residents of Mothwa Haven. Entrance is R20 plus a toiletry item. Contact Carol Howis on 082 754 0554.

JOHN Edward Palmer Home for Blind Adults hosts a fl eamarket at the home, 45 Harris Crescent, Sherwood, on Saturday, 30 November from 8am to 2pm.

Contact 074 365 4339 or 082 898 3157.

MOTHWA Odds and Sods Shellhole is looking for more vendors for its Christmas fl eamarket on Saturday, 7 December held in Umbilo.

Contact Lynette on 084 388 9011.

THE Highway Art Group will meet on Saturday, 30 November at 9.30am at the Westville Methodist Church. Susan Lichter will show how to digitally tweak art or post it on social media. Visitors are welcome. Contact Irma on 082 338 8876.

UNDERGROUND musicians will be showcased at a Dark to Light Movement event at the Happy Hippo, 222 Mahatma Gandhi (Point) Road, on Saturday, 30 November from 11.30am until late.

Speaking on the motivation behind the event, local musician Levit Phungula, said he has been in the music ‘game’ for the past 17 years and has gained nothing from the journey.

“We as South Africans live among talented artists but some are trapped in the shadows and need to be given the platform to shine. The Dark to Light Movement has been created to help give these underground musicians a chance to perform for the public and get their

music out there,” he said.Sisa Ngoma, also involved in the

project, said the aim is to spread the message that being South African, a diverse nation, we need to actually promote diversity and unity and to provide a platform for underground artists.

“By launching the event we want people from different backgrounds and communities to come together and link up, to help each other and to fi ght stereotypes. Our aim is

to also form a partnership with universities and municipal

departments to encourage people who haven’t been given the chance to shine,” he said.

A call goes out to artists from all

types of music genres, DJs, bands and artists, to join in the movement.

Performing at the event on 30 November will be Levit Phungula, A.M, Jabulani Majola, Summer Du Preez, Senzo Mlotha, Hloniphani Art, Vernotile, Roots of Kush, Slu, Mike Makhosini, Stone Soup, SMS, ARVs, Mfi hlelo Ngoma, Isizukulwane Sosiba, Cyril, Miguanz, Bright Da Poet, Clement Singh Rathore, Rwelisan, and DJs La Tshepo, DJ Lactor and DJ Tronic.The event MC will be Wandi The Great.

This is also a charity event, and funds will go towards buying Christmas presents for underprivileged children.

Tickets are R50. To purchase, WhatsApp 074 058 8207.

Watch Levit Phungula perform one of his songs

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Sohan Seetal, a Grade 5 learner at Eden College, won fi rst place at the International Gajsma Mathematics Competition in Dubai where he competed against 130 other children from around the world.

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Violinist performs at galleryYOUNG musician, Tiashan Moodley, a Grade 10 learner at Clifton College, received an invitation to perform in the ABRSM High Scorers concert at the Tatham Art Gallery in Pietermaritzburg recently.

The invitation was extended to Tiashan after he achieved one of the highest marks across all centres and instruments in KwaZulu-Natal, for his ABRSM Grade 8 violin exam which he passed with distinction in May this year.

Tiashan was thrilled to be part of the prestigious concert and was honoured to be invited to perform.

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MARIS Stella Grade 11 learner, Kundanika Somasundram, achieved outstanding results in the recent Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge, placing fourth overall.

Kundanika was invited to Johannesburg to pitch her entrepreneurial business idea to a panel of judges. She made it into the Top 5 out of thousands of learners across South Africa and was awarded fourth place overall at the gala dinner last month.

This is an incredible achievement in such a valuable and competitive challenge, which gives learners the opportunity to think beyond the classroom and encourages their entrepreneurial skills.

Maris Stella’s business studies teachers, Kristi Dewar and Julia van Blerk were thanked for all they do to develop, inspire and support their learners.

Livingstone Primary School recently ran its Christmas Library Competition which required the children to donate pre-loved soft toys which they dressed up to look festive. The soft toys will be donated to underprivileged children. Among the pile of donated toys are (back) deputy principal Resplica Jugganath, Luphawu Zwane, Tatum Tarbotan, (front) Matthew Rodda and Issa Nasrulla.

Soft toys donated for underprivileged

Making a name for himself on the cricket fi eld is Grade 7 Penzance Primary School learner, Ntando Soni. He has been selected for the KZN U13 cricket team. This is the third consecutive year that Ntando has been selected to play for KZN Cricket,

For the love of the game

Kayline Mhlophe scooped a number of fi rsts at the recent KZN Dance Festival. The young learner from CURRO Embury College came fi rst in the 14 and 15 contemporary solo division, fi rst in the 18 and under ballet group and fi rst in the jazz group 18 and under.

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ALLIANCE Francaise de Durban presents 2019 Fête du Beaujolais Nouveau at the Alliance Francaise de Durban, 22 Sutton Crescent, Morningside, on Friday, 22 November from 6pm.

Join the Alliance Française de Durban for a magical evening to celebrate the arrival of the Beaujolais Nouveau. Be part of the global celebration of this French tradition of tasting the new wine - and support the bursary fund for Francophone scholars.

The Beaujolais Nouveau is a light, fruity red wine from France’s Beaujolais district. Beaujolais Nouveau Day is marked in France on the third Thursday in November, with music, festivals and fi reworks. All proceeds will go to the Bursary Fund for Francophone scholars. Cost is R80 or R60 if you are an Alliance Française de Durban member. Tickets are limited so book in advance. RSVP to [email protected] or 031 312 9582.

DURBAN rock band, Habit To, will perform at Sunday Beats at the Suncoast Amphitheatre on Sunday, 24 November from 2pm to 4pm.

The internationally acclaimed band was formed in 2003 and is a trio of schooled musicians with lead vocalist and guitarist, Chillie Stent-Wardell, dapper-on-drums is Dale Wardell and Yesh Naidoo delivers the bass. Entrance is free.

Win tickets to Trail of LightsWALK among the lights and soak up the festive spirit at this year’s Durban Botanic Gardens Trail of Lights from 12 to 30 December, excluding Christmas Day.

The Trail of Lights will open on 12 December with a VIP preview night where only 1 000 tickets are available.

Nevon Singh from Magic Lighting promises visitors a completely different lighting experience which will tickle everyone’s fancy. Themed areas will include an African village, the garden of stars, a mini Jurassic park, pathways of romance, a butterfl y sanctuary, a magic lighting digital experience, a crazy large 2019 motif and a kids’ themed display.

Situated near the lake, the food garden will feature 30 vendors offering a wide range of food. The festive market is a new experience for the Trail of Lights offering visitors the chance to do some last-minute gift shopping without the mall hype.

This year’s entertainment will feature various students from Glenwood’s Rock Academy and CODA in the Bluff. Early bird tickets are available from www.webtickets.co.za or Pick ‘n Pay for R50 per person until 30 November.

From 1 December tickets will cost R65 per person. There are limited tickets for R80 per person available at the door. VIP Preview Evening tickets for 12 December are R120 per person. Children under two enter free.

THE KZN Youth Wind Band (KZNYWB) will present the Play Your Part gala performance, a one-show-only musical programme, on Saturday, 23 November at 2.30pm.

The two works by local composer Warren Bessey will be performed under the baton of conductor, Russel Scott, by the full KZN Youth Wind Band, a 40-member choir made up of The Clermont Community Choir and the Voices of Angels Children’s Choir, St John’s Diocesan School for Girls Marimba Band together with fi ve vocal soloists, a string quartet from the KZN Philharmonic, and His Majesty’s Praise Singer, the prolifi c historian and poet, BM Mdletshe.

In support of this event, ticket-holders stand a chance of winning a four-night cruise holiday on the MSC Orchestra visiting the Pomene in Mozambique for two adults, valued at R 18 000.

All revenue raised from ticket sales to the KZNYWB Development Trust.

Music lovers from all traditions are encouraged to experience an evening of glorious music.

For tickets contact Durban Music School on 031 304 1001. Full price tickets are R100.

The seventh concert of Baroque 2000 Series is on Sunday, 24 November at 3pm in the Church of the Mariannhill Monastery. Evelien Ballantine will be the soloist and will show her skills on the traverso, the Baroque fl ute. Tickets will be sold at the door at R150. There is ample, safe and free parking and the Monastery Tea Garden will be open for refreshments and light meals. Contact Michel on 082 303 5241 or [email protected].

Baroque flute special at concert

One lucky Berea Mail reader can win four tickets to the event. To enter, visit www.bereamail.co.za. The competition will run until 8 December.

ONE lucky reader will win a set of four movie tickets valued at R320 to enjoy one of the movies shown during

the festive season by The Event Express. To enter visit www.bereamail.co.za. The competition will run until 27 November.

IF you have not yet decided what to do for your year-end function, why not consider a rooftop party?

The year-end event at 62 Umhlanga Ridge Boulevard, Newtown, Umhlanga, will be jam-packed full of fun and activities. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, and then have fun at the photobooth. A photographer will be on hand to capture your team having a blast, and the rooftop setting draped in forest décor will set the mood for the celebration.

With DJ Msizi James (right) as the MC you will be thoroughly entertained throughout the day. There will also be a music quiz and karaoke, as well as a DJ - guaranteed to get everyone onto the dance fl oor. The ever popular ‘Dunk the DJ’ initiative with ECR and Toy

Story will be on offer, which often leads to ‘Dunk the Boss’. Lunch will be in the form of a delicious spitbraai with all the accompaniments.

The event is on either 22 November or 6 December from 11.30am to 5pm. Other corporates will also be attending the event, but your group will all be seated together.

If you prefer something a little more laid back, and suitable for the whole family, why not join The Event Express for some old school fun. Their outdoor big screen movie experience is happening at the same rooftop venue on selected dates throughout the festive season. Visit The Event Express Facebook page.

To book for the year-end party or the outdoor movies, contact Angela on 082 730 4917 or [email protected].

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22 November 2019

By Sean Nurse

ONLY the most die-hard Lexus a cionado will notice the changes made to the RX range, the brand’s most successful model since launching it 21 years ago, that has achieved global sales of over 3-million units.

The mid-life update sees new headlights that are slimmer and feature LED technology, with higher speci ed models getting automatic high-beam functionality, and an optional AHS blade scan system, which allows the brights to remain on without blinding other road users.

Other changes include a revised grille, new L-shaped LED taillamps, a reshaped lower bumper and two new exterior colours, one called Ice Ecru and the other Terrane Khaki.

Inside, the 12.3-inch infotainment system has been better positioned and offers Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality. There is also a new touchpad in place of the previous knob toggle switch to control the infotainment system, which I nd to be a step backwards, as it makes scrolling through the system more dif cult.

As standard, the RX models also come with Lexus Connect, a Wi-Fi connection with 15GB of free data that allows for improved car-to device connectivity and access to the MyLexus app. There are two new interior colour options, one called Ochre which is a caramel-like colour and Rich Cream which is only available in the hybrid model.

The latest addition to the range is the Sport model that gets a

sportier front bumper and grille, model-speci c alloy wheels, black accents and F Sport badging. The interior features aluminium interior accents, the option of red or black leather seats along with an F Sport steering wheel.

The four models on offer within the range all make use of a 3.5-litre V6 motor in various states of tune. The RX 350 EX and F-Sport derivatives have 221kW and 370Nm while the seven-seat RX 350 EX L produces 216kW and 350Nm. The RX 450hSE model gets the same V6 motor, but with the addition of an electric motor for a combined output of 230kW, allowing this model to sprint for 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds. The 350 variants all get an eight-speed automatic gearbox while the 450 Hybrid gets a CVT transmission.

While not the most dynamically adept of SUVs, the RX is more focussed on creating a re ned, quiet and comfortable atmosphere for its occupants. While not exactly economical, even in Hybrid guise, the V6 motor provides an incredibly creamy power and torque delivery coupled with a wonderful soundtrack, while the gearbox provides acceptably quick shifts.

The re nement and noise cancellation is exemplary; making the RX a phenomenal open road cruiser that lacks the dynamic handling and fun-to-drive characteristics of many key rivals. The RX is more about luxury though, from what I’ve surmised, and those who have a chance to drive the big Lexus will be in for a treat, and indeed, a wonderful left- eld choice within its segment.

RX 350 EX R1,012,000RX 350 EX L R1,087,000RX 350 F Sport R1,132,200RX 450h SE R1,312,800

All RX models come with a seven-year/105,000km warranty as well as a seven-year/105,000km maintenance plan while the Hybrid models get an eight-year/195,000km warranty for the hybrid battery.

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By Noreen Perryman

WITH bolder colour options becoming available among today’s vehicles, we loved Mitsubishi’s red body colour on the Eclipse Cross as it charecterises the distinctly sharp and dynamic styling of this crossover SUV beautifully.

Best described as candy-apple red, this ‘sweet’ deep-red is achieved through layering the standard coating with semi-transparent red and clear coatings, giving it a higher saturation and intensity of colour. The colour together with its unique styling, makes it a real looker in our books.

Although the Elcipse Cross only arrived in SA in February this year, after being launched as a new model in Europe in 2017, it was selected as a recipient of the Good Design Award in 2018 by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. The selection committee had this to say about the design: "The bold wedge pro le is very striking. The character line that cuts sharply into the sides is distinctive, and you see the attention to detail in the styling that, on the one hand, locates the door handles on this line to create a uni ed look, while, on the other, horizontally divides the rear window to retain good visibility. We were also impressed with the way in which the design uses different cross-sections for the front and rear roof edges to create a coupe-like silhouette, while also providing the cabin space and comfort required in a SUV."

Our test model was the AWD Eclipse Cross 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (110kW/198Nm), coupled to a six-speed CVT, that came with a full complement of active and passive safety features. Although Mitsubishi claims a combined fuel consumption of 8,1-L/100km the best we manged was 11-L/100km at an average speed of 45km/h.

We liked the Head Up Display (HUD), above the instrument cluster, for easy vehicle information viewing like speed and data. We also appreciated that the controls for the image brightness and display height adjustments of the HUD, could be easily located.

Other features on our plus list were heated front seats, auto park brake with auto hold, paddle shifters – great for getting the CVT box to kick down and speed up on hills and when overtaking, auto lights, black leather interior with a light-colour roof lining, adequate space and a full spare tyre.

The standard 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with built in GPS, is Bluetooth, Apple Car Play and Android compatible, and very user friendly, but we did miss a separate volume control switch even though there are ngertip audio controls on the multi-function leather steering wheel.

The Eclipse Cross 2.0L CVT AWD costs R449,995 and comes with a three-year/100,000km warranty and ve-year/90,000km service plan.

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Most powerful Maserati heads our way

Early next year, local car enthusiasts will be able to drool over one of the most powerful Maserati vehicle’s to reach our shores, the Maserati Levante Trofeo.

Setting itself apart from the standard model, the Trofeo features a range of high-gloss carbon bre garnishings on the exterior, including the front lower splitter, blades in the front air intakes, the side skirt inserts and the rear extractor. Customers can opt for more carbon bre additions to be made when placing their order. At all four corners, the fast Levante comes tted with 22-inch forged aluminium “Orione” wheels, nished in either polished or matte variants.

While the designers mainly focused on the restyling of the lower front fascia and the rear bumper, the interior also sees some new standards applied. Customers can expect Maserati’s exclusive Pieno Fiore Italian leather as standard while the infotainment system now controls a 1,280 Watt, 17-speaker Bowers & Wilkins premium surround-sound audio system.

“Aside from being one of the most powerful Maserati models ever, the Levante Trofeo’s sporting interior offers all the comfort of a prestigious SUV. It is built to the enduring principles of a Maserati grand touring vehicle,” said Rens Rademeyer, Dealer Principal, Maserati Johannesburg.

Under the bonnet, now with heat extractors, the 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 motor comes with a high-gloss carbon bre engine cover and sports the Maserati

Trident and a V8 inscription while the cylinder heads and intake manifolds are painted red.

The motor, which produces 433kW, can propel the Levante Trofeo from 0 -100km/h in just 3.9 seconds and to a top speed of 304km/h. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox which rewards spirited driving and features launch control when selecting the added Corsa driving mode.

Interest in the Levante Trofeo has already been overwhelming. The rst unit, a specially numbered Launch Edition in Blu Emozione Matte, will arrive in the rst quarter of 2020, with bespoke units

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Campaign aims to keep food bowls full over holiday season

At the handover of the new customised wheelchair to Sabelo Xulu (front right) are Open Air School deputy principal Kevin Urbach, Jodie Kroone (front, QASA) Beth McLeod (Cycling4Mobility), Vicki Thorpe (Open Air School physiotherapist) and Flavio Scarpa (Sappi Scottburgh MTB race organiser). PHOTO: Dave Macleod/Gameplan Media

Cycling4Mobility hands over wheelchair

Nicolene Moonsamy. Sheena Dhunlal and Stephanie Berry encourage people to attend the blood stem cell donor drive.

THE number of patients diagnosed with blood diseases is on the rise, with 75 per cent of those diagnosed under the age of 25 years. For most of these patients, a blood stem cell transplant is their only hope of cure.

Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre is partnering with The Sunfl ower Fund to host a blood stem cell donor drive on 27 November at 9.30am to recruit well informed and committed donors onto The Sunfl ower Fund Registry, The drive will take place in the auditorium on the fourth fl oor until 3pm.

“Leukaemia, aplastic anaemia and immune defi ciencies are among the few blood conditions that we treat in our practise and can be managed with a blood stem

cell transplant. Stem cells make up the component that your immune system needs to function. During the transplant your body is rescued with an infusion of healthy blood stem cells,” explained Dr Keshnie Moodley, treating specialist paediatrician and haematologist at KIDZCAN based at Lenmed Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre.

The chances of fi nding this match is 1:100 000 and the best chance of a match is within your same ethnic background. There is only a 25 per cent chance that a sibling will be a match. The remaining 75 per cent chance depends on an unrelated matching donor being found. Patients of colour and mixed ethnicity around the world are at a disadvantage

due to the under-representation of Black, Coloured, Indian and Asian donors in the global donor pool.

“As such The Sunfl ower Fund proactively creates awareness and education about blood diseases as well as the process involved in becoming a blood stem cell donor. We remain a registry of donors that is representative of the people groups in our rainbow nation, who are willing to help anyone for whom they might be a match,” said Stephanie Berry from The Sunfl ower Fund.

To attend the drive on 27 November, contact Xolani Hlongwane on 079 261 2664 or email: xolani@sunfl owerfund.org.

To become a blood stem cell donor, visit: www.sunfl owerfund.org.

THE Durban and Coast SPCA is gearing up for a busy festive season.

According to Tanya Fleischer, marketing manager at the SPCA, the holiday season is the busiest time of the year for the organisation and expectations were that between now and mid-January, around 1 500 stray, unwanted and abandoned pets would be ‘dumped’ at the SPCA by uncaring owners.

“We’ll hear the merry jingle of a 100kg of dog and cat pellets being poured into food bowls every single day. Food isn’t just a necessity - it means comfort and reassurance to a frightened, bewildered

dog or cat that suddenly fi nds itself in a strange place, separated from a beloved owner and a home that should have been theirs for life. Your donation to help keep the food bowls ‘jingling’ all through the holidays doesn’t just feed a dog or cat. It helps restore their trust in the human race too!” said Tanya.

She said the hungry orphans munch their way through more than 10 8kg bags of food every day, as well as umpteen cartons of canned food and pouch meals.

“Even after all the Christmasses we’ve experienced, we are still shocked at the way people treat pets who’ve been part of their family for years. Our hearts break for the little dog left all alone at home when his owners go off on holiday, watching his beloved human family get into the car and drive away, waiting all day for them to come back. But they

don’t. Our inspectors will be on duty round the clock to rescue abandoned and ill-treated animals like this. But when they bring that little dog or frightened

cat back to the safety of our SPCA, we must have a bowl of food to

give them,” she said.By making your

donation, whether you drop off some food at

SPCA, 2 Willowfi eld Crescent, Springfi eld

Park, drop some food into one of the food bins at the premises, or make

a donation online at www.spcadbn.org.za, every donation will

help keep the ‘jingle in the bowls’ this

festive season.

Dr Gilson Muchopa, controlling veterinarian at SPCA with oneof the pups up for adoption.

OPEN Air School teenager Sabelo Xulu was all smiles as he took delivery of a new, customised wheelchair donated by Cycling4Mobility from proceeds of the Sappi Scottburgh MTB Race in July.

Race organiser Flavio Scarpa joined Beth McLeod from Cycling4Mobility and the QuadPara Association of South Africa’s Jodie Kroone to hand over the unique wheelchair to sport-crazy Xulu. Xulu has dreams of competitive table tennis and wheelchair basketball, and hopes the new wheelchair, which has been designed to support his unique spinal curvature challenges, will make him quicker around the table tennis table.

Scarpa, who is an avid mountain biker himself, has always had Cycling4Mobility as the benefi ciary of the Scottburgh race that

started eleven years ago.“As able-bodied sportsmen and women,

it is nothing short of a privilege to be able to ride our bikes on the trails around Scottburgh knowing that we are directly making a difference to others who don't have the same luxury of mobility,” he said.

He said he was inspired by the work that Beth McLeod does at Cycling4Mobility and Jodie Kroone does at QASA, creating opportunities for wheelchair-bound men and women in the corporate world.

Scarpa stressed that he and his club remained committed to raising more money from their annual weekend of MTB and trail running races, and said he was looking forward to being able to hand over another wheelchair to a youngster as deserving as Xulu.

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BEREA BCRESULTS from the The Bob Jubber Chicken Run played on Wednesday, 13 November: Winners: Ron King and Mark Russell Boulton 2+9, runners-up: Nicolas Heymans and Bill Allan 2+1.

Upcoming events: Glenwood Super SPAR Sponsored Nominated Mixed 4s to be played on Thursday, 28 November. Registration is at 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

Berea Sponsored Mixed Drawn Trips to be played on Sunday, 1 December. Registration is at 8.30am for a 9am start. Cost is R25 per person which includes sandwiches, tea/coffee and sponsored cash prizes. Dress code is Whites/club colours only. All bowlers welcome.

DURBAN COLLEGIANS BCRESULTS of the Jockey Drawn Trips: 1st: J Tilakdharee, M Ollive, L Pakshong 2 + 6, 2nd: M Finnigan, C Roets, H Jeffries 2+5, 3rd: P McMaster, P Seagramn, K Hattingh 2+3.

Results of the Fraser Cup: 1st: V Ogle, G Ward, S Sanders 10+26, 2nd: K Carolan, N Ellis 10+16, 3rd: R McAravey, G George, K Altern 10+10.

Results of the ExecuSpecs Monthly Mixed Fours: Session prizes: 1st: Ian Moir, M Chettiar, J Davies, N Shepherd 20 + 19, 2nd: B van den Berg, J Lott, Y Slaney, L Ellis 18+14.

Final Results for 2019: 1st overall: L Larkin, C Mostert, R Keodyk, L Keodyk 136.5+56, 2nd overall: I Moir, M Chettiar, J Davies, R Frost 129.5+59, 3rd overall: J Truebody, R Wicks, M Bartlett, S Fenton 121.5+51, Plate event: B van den Berg, J Lott, Y Slaney, L Ellis 118+22.

Former Sharks winger Cedric Mkhize rode the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg for the fi rst time, adding his weight to The Cows’ CHOC fundraiser for the fi rst time. PHOTO: Anthony Grote/Gameplan Media

ELEVEN years after the historic event that launched their organisation, The Cows fi elded another huge entry for the Discovery 947 Ride Joburg cycle race on Sunday which included former Sharks winger Cedric Mkhize, who made his fi rst appearance in the black-and-white colours of The Cows, and a 10th anniversary of the Apocalypse Cows who ride the route twice in aid of the CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation.

Mkhize’s rugby career was cut short by a car crash in 2007 that left him paralysed, but the likeable Durbanite has not let that slow his sporting passion, and he has become an accomplished hand-cyclist. He said that it all started

with a vital shift in his own attitude. “I have had to deal with a lot different

challenges. After some time of grappling with them they became opportunities; opportunities to better myself mentally, emotionally and physically to achieve some personal goals. I have done a couple of cycle races in the past couple of years mainly to challenge myself physically and test my abilities,” he said.

The 94.7km route around Johannesburg was a signifi cant test for Mkhize, who completed the 65km ride at the recent Tsogo Sun Amashova in his hometown of Durban. It was there that he connected with stalwart Durban Cow Gordon Reid, who persuaded him

to join The Cows and take on the Joburg classic for CHOC.

“I have done a lot for me and a lot less for others. This one was about making a difference for the people who need it most. The biggest motivator for taking on this mammoth challenge was that not only was it a personal achievement, but I made a difference for children with cancer and their families,” said Mkhize.

Anyone interested in making a donation on Mkhize’s GivenGain account with The Cows can do so at: https://www.givengain.com/ap/cedric-mkhize-raising-funds-for-the-cows/donate#start

GET your entries in for the Saint Giles Trail Run which takes place on Sunday, 1 December. The run starts at Virginia Preparatory School and winds through the Virginia Bush Nature Reserve.

Registration is from 5.45am sharp, and the race starts at 7am.

Cost is R60 for the 4km route, and R90 for the 8km run. Register online at www.wardevents.co.za or www.roag.co.za.

Entries close at midnight on 28 November. An additional R30 will be charged for late entries.

Contact 082 492 1995 or [email protected].

Golf resultsANY senior player with or without handicap is welcome to join the vibrant over 55 golfers on Tuesday mornings at Bluff Golf Course between 6.30am and 7am.

This Tuesday, the winner was Bernard Paull on 31 points and second was Enrico Boaga with 28 points. No one managed a two club so the pool is carried forward to next week.

Senior golfers are encouraged to join the team every Tuesday. A handicap will be determined after fi ve scores for those without handicaps, and only then will they qualify to be included in the competitions. It is not necessary to be a member of the Bluff Club. Green fees are only R70.

Contact Peter Riddle on 076 130 7436 or email: [email protected].

Mike Nixon will be back to take part in his third uBhejane Xtreme MTB Challenge when he takes part in the 250km Short Horn in aid of rhino conservation on Saturday, 7 December. PHOTO: Supplied/Gameplan Media

Nixon to continue his uBhejaneX love affairONE of the last remaining four ‘Lions’ of the Absa Cape Epic Mike Nixon will be back to tackle the Short Horn at this year’s uBhejane Xtreme MTB Challenge from the Umvoti Toll Plaza to Hilltop Camp in the Hluhluwe/Umfolozi Game Reserve on Saturday, 7 December.

Nixon’s involvement in the Kingsley Holgate Foundation sees him form part of the expedition team that travels throughout Africa trying to improve the lives of the people in some of the most

remote areas of the continent.The 61-year-old has a strong

relationship with the uBhejane Xtreme having taken part in the event in its fi rst year. This year will be the sixth edition of the race and Nixon’s third as he prepares to take on the 250km Short Horn ride.

Despite Nixon’s impressive build up to the 250km slog along the North Coast of KwaZulu-Natal, he knows that the uBhejane Xtreme is an event that is always going to be a challenge.

“I have heard that last year they hit quite a severe headwind which makes it that much harder to keep up a consistent speed on the bike.

“Riding 250km is never easy but I know that it will be a great day out for us and it’s fantastic to see how the local community gets involved in supporting the ride.”

To donate towards rhino conservation in this year’s ride, visit: www.ubhejanex.org.


Hartley hungry for Drak titleOLYMPIC paddling heroine Bridgitte Hartley has set her sights on adding the 2020 N3TC Drak Challenge canoe marathon title to her impressive resume of paddling achievements.

The London 2012 500m K1 women’s bronze medallist has a jam-packed schedule again this season, having just become the fi rst South African woman to represent her country at sprint, marathon and surfski world championships in the same calendar year.

She is a passionate supporter of the Drak Challenge and rates the Mzimkhulu as one of her favourite rivers to paddle on, but her stormy relationship with the Drak Challenge has seen the women’s K1 title somehow elude her over the years.

“The Drak is right up there on my bucket list of races I want to win. I’ve got a second and a third at the Drak, and I would really like to better those results.”

“To win the Drak you need to have a fl awless race for starters, but with the standard of the women’s fi eld I think you have to braver, and back yourself rather than following other people.”

Sbonelo Khwela (front) and Thulani Mbanjwa (back) are slowly beginning to tick into their 2020 Dusi Canoe Marathon preparations ahead of the race from 27 to 29 February.PHOTO: Jetline Action Photo

Dynamic duo kick-start Dusi prepA TOUGH fi rst hit-out on the Mngeni River for Sbonelo Khwela and Thulani Mbajnwa recently spelt the start of their preparation for the 2020 Dusi Canoe Marathon from 27 to 29 February.

In low river conditions the pair fi nished second to the K1 of young Khumbulani Nzimande for the Ibis Point to Mbeje’s Store race, an outing that often proves to be a crucial pre-Dusi acid test as combinations strive to fi nd their feet.

Khwela and Mbanjwa paddled the recent Hansa Fish River Canoe Marathon so they are comfortable in a boat together, however this recent race gave them a good work-out on the portages.

“The race was great training for Dusi that’s for sure! We paced ourselves well in the paddling sections and ran well considering it was the fi rst time that we had run together. It was a great training race for us and we feel that we are in a good place right now even

though we have a long way to go until the Dusi!” Khwela said.

Khwela and Mbanjwa have both made the Dusi podium in years past, albeit with different partners. With their pairing for the 2020 Dusi the pressure could be on them to claim the overall title, however Khwela doesn’t believe there is any added pressure on them.

“We are going to go out there and give it our all and if we win then that is a massive bonus!”

For Khwela, seeing other paddlers succeed and grow is a massive part of why he paddles.

“I am more than happy to help out the younger paddlers and try and teach them everything that I know because I want them to do well and be the best paddlers that they can be. Does this make me feel any more pressure? No, defi nitely not and I hope that they can beat me one day, just not today!” he laughed.

Entry details can be found at www.dusi.co.za.

Hartley has an interesting fi rst half of 2020 on the horizon. She still hopes that she will be able to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics at the last qualifying event, and will plan her training around that, and another serious Dusi Canoe Marathon K2 challenge.

She said that sprint training will remain the basis for her training, saying that it is easier to develop the stamina needed for marathon racing off a solid sprint base.

The N3TC Drak Challenge canoe marathon takes place in Underberg on 1 and 2 February. Visit: www.drakadventure.co.za.

Bridgitte Hartley

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