Echo edendale edition 29 aug 2013 by Echo Edendale - issuu20 000 copies distributed in the Edendale and Mbali areaCentre Manager: Tasmia Dayaram 033 398 7412 P.L.O.: Lindani Shange 033 398 8397High-end Fashion at Bargain Prices. Come Experience luxury in iKasi Follow us on Greater EdendaleMall @ EdendaleMallwww.greateredendalemall.co.zaECHO Tel: 033 355 1267trilby formal hatsSomething AWESOME is on its way... Check out next week's Echo for news of our digital revolution News. Events. Schools. Groups. Directory. Your guide to everything local.Battle for customers >> Discrimination against foreign nationals who run more successful businesses than locals NOKULUNGA NGOBESEENSION grips Ematshaheni area as local tuckshop owners and foreign nationals are competing for business space. The area in Imbali’s Unit 14 is surrounded by many local tuckshops, and in between them are tuckshops owned by foreign nationals. As a result some have threatened that xenophobic attacks are looming, if some local residents continue to give them space. The main concern is that these tuckshops, which are mostly owned by Pakistanis, are cheaperthan the local tuckshops. Residents say that they will continue buying from them as they are much cheaper than tuckshops owned by local people. SpeakingtoEcho,anunidentified local tuckshop owner said that many of them are now battling to sustain their businesses and are even thinking of shutting them down. She said: “We are not discriminating ,but we feel that it is unfair for them to leave their countries and take our jobs. They have taken over, as in the area we have close to 10 tuckshops and containers owned by them”. Another tuckshop owner who also did not want to be identified said: “We have been communi-cating with them politely, but since they are moving into the area almost everyday, we will be forced to chase them away. “Asitisastuckshopownerswe have had several meetings to discussawayforward.Theylefttheir countries for unknown reasons, andnowtheywanttotakeourdaily bread”. A foreign national who owns a tuckshop said that he has been in the area for the past three years,andnotevenoncehaveresidents raised concerns. Ward councillor Cindy Gwala said that the matter is under discussion and they have approached the municipality’s economic development unit for advice.One of the tuckshops owned by Pakistani foreign nationals in Ematshaheni areaMORE than 50 000 maidens from all over the country are expected to grace the KwaNyokeni Royal Palace in Non­ goma this Saturday, to take part in the annual reed dance. The reed dance known as Umkhosi Womhlanga has been taking place for the past 28 years, in a bid to educate young girls about the importance of preserving them­ selves. Senior Communications and IT manager within KZN Arts and Culture Department Lethukuthula Mtshali said: “This is one of the important ceremonies within the Zulu culture, especially because it is dedicated to the maidens, whom we also consider as the flowers of the nation. “We use the reed metaphor in referring to the maidens, because they are young and they need to be nurtured in how to embrace their culture, look after themselves without losing their morals by educating them in the matters that have to do with Hiv/Aids, teenage pregnancies and take pride in being virgins,” said Mtshali. 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UNgcobo uzichaze njengomuntu othi mamncane kugogo kanti uthe naye ubezama ukukwakhela ugogo umuzi kodwa ngenxa yamandlakwamanseukwakhaindlu yodaka enamagumbi amane. Echaza uNgcobo uthe ugogo usebuthaka kakhulu njengoba engakwazi ukuhamba noma ukukhuluma kahle ngenxa yokuguga. Okubi ukuthi ubuye ahlukumezweyiwo amadodakazi akhe, ayalwa nathi siwumndeni ngemali yakhe yempesheni. Uqhube wathi okubenza yena nomunye umzukulu kagogo uLolo Zuma bahlale bethukile isimo sale ndlu ehlala ugogo. “Angihlali naye mina ugogo, uhlalanabazukulukanyenamadodakazi abuye angatholakali kwesinye isikhathi. Lokhu kudala ukuthi sihlalele ovalweni ngenxa yesimo sendlu kanye nempilo yakhe ugogo. Indlu engamagumbi amabili ahlala kuyo ingwawa noma inini kanti okubi kakhulu ukuthi abazukulu abahlale benaye sonke isikhathi. “Umzamo wami wokwakha indlu waphelela emoyeni ngoba nami kwaphela amandla ngithi ngiyazama ukumakhela indlu engconywana. Yize kusengeyodaka kodwa ibingconywana kunale ndlu ahlala kuyo,” ebika. I-Echo livakashele ugogo uZuma lapha ahlala khona nalapho lifice owesifazane obemfunza ukudla. Lo wesifazane uthe uye afike481 Hoosen Haffejee Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Tel: 033 345 7775 / 033 345 6725 • Fax: 033 342 0714 Fax: 086 763 1038 • Delivery can be arrangednjalo ukuzosiza isaguga sidle siphinde sigeze. Amadodakazi kagogo ahlala naye abengabonwa nangokhasha ngesikhathi leli phephandaba livakeshele leli khaya. Ugogo uZuma ubehluleka ukuphendula imibuzo ngenxa yokuthi akezwa kahle ngenxa yokuguga. UNgcobo uqhube wathi isifiso sakheukuthiakwaziukuqedelaindlu azama ukuyakhela ugogo. Uthe bayafisa njengomndeni ukuthi ugogo abe nendawo engconywana yokufihla ikhanda. “Siyacela nje kunoma ubani ongakwazi ukusisiza ukukwazi ukuqedela indlu yesalukazi. Osekushoda nje izintingo kanye nosimende ukuze iqine futhi ihluke kunalena ahlala kuyo. “Kule minyaka anayo udinga ukukhosela endaweni ephephile. Kulezi zinsuku lapho kuye kuhlukunyezwe abantu abadala nathi sinokwesaba ukuthi lokhu kungezeka kugogo,” echaza. IkhanselauSbonisoMajolauthe udaba luka Zuma uzolulandelela. “Isaguga uSarafina Zuma (83) okunokwesaba ngenxa yesimo sendlu ahlala kuyo.Women invited to city tourism exhibition PHOTO: SUPPLIEDSimtho Myeni from the Msunduzi SSME develop­ ment and Ntlaka Mdunge from Msunduzi Tourism are inviting women to a tour­ ism exhibition taking place at the Bessie Head library today. The exhibition is hosted by Msunduzi Tour­ ism in partnership with Lo­ cal Economic Development and the Department of Economic Development and Tourism. As the event or­ ganiser, Mdunge said that the aim of the expo is to encourage women to start their own tourism business­ es and how to sustain them. 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Shayele uChief Dlamini ku­074 423 3605.450 Church Street PMB (opp. Asmalls)Tel: 033-345 3130Your Pharmacy of Choice RE-JOOVENAReduces Swelling & Painful PilesTime for reed dance againAcne Soap 90g............. 1995Mediclear Kit................ 4495Benzac Starter Pack...R160Repairs Skin & Prevents SunburnIMMUNI ERFOR SLIMMERSWaist Belt................R50Slimcut 100ml........2995Slimming Cream.....5995Slimming Tea..........2995HAIR DRYER R995999 PHOTO: SUPPLIEDMORE than 50 000 maidens from all over the country are expected to grace the KwaN­ yokeni Royal Palace in Nongoma this Satur­ day, to take part in the annual reed dance. The reed dance known as Umkhosi Womh­ langa has been taking place for the past 28 years, in a bid to educate young girls about the importance of preserving themselves. Senior Communications and IT manager within KZN Arts and Culture Department Lethukuthula Mtshali said: “This is one of the important ceremonies within the Zulu culture, especially because it is dedicated to the maidens, whom we also consider as the flowers of the nation.” He said reed is a certain type of grass like plant that grows in wet areas or by riv­ er banks. It is very fragile which means it has to be han­ dled with extra care since it breaks easi­ ly. “We use the reed metaphor in referring to the maidens, because they are young and they need to be nurtured in how to embrace their cul­ ture, look after themselves without losing their morals by educating them in the matters that has to do with Hiv/ Aids, teenage preg­ nancies and take pride in being vir­ gins,” said Mtshali. In the picture are some of the young women who partici­ pate in the event.WHY PAY MORE? WHY PAY MORE? WHY PAY MORE? WHY PAY MORE? Manicure and Pedicure AvailableWE ARE STILL AT SELGRO CENTRE. 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Deidre also gave the ladies some tips on cleaning a micro­ wave and encouraged them to clean the machine right af­ ter use to avoid any splatters hardening and making it difficult to clean. The ladies enjoyed the session once again and all of them said they would be back next month. Hirsch’s host this course once a month in store. For any enquiries please contact Victoria Laubscher on 033 328 2700 or victoria@hirschs.co.zaA true cultural stalwart Nom agugu Ngobese. PHOTO: SUPPLIED>> As part of celebrating Women’s Month NOMPENDULO NGUBANE spoke to staunch cultural advocate, Nomagugu Ngobese, founder of the Nomkhubulwane Institute. >>nompendulo.ngubane@mye­ cho.co.zaHEN one talks of Nomkhubulwane Institute or virginity testing, there is one name that instantly comes to mind, and that is Nomagugu Ngobese. She is well known for her involvement in cultural activities and is part and parcel oforganising a trip to the annual UMkhosi Womhlanga/Reed Dance at Enyokeni Royal Palace in KwaNongoma. Her involvement in cultural activities and uplifting women started in 1982 at her home in Impendle. She gathered the women in the area and sharpened their cooking skills. Those women saw a need for a crèche in Nguga, banded together and from their own pockets they succeeded in building one. Ngobese’s daughter, who was born in 1982 attended that crèche. “In 1995, I introduced the religion of Nomkhubulwane [a celebration of Mother Earth].“It took some time for people to understand it. “With this I was not trying to do any harm but I was building the nation. “I was seeing a lot of negligence on the part of the people. “Girls were falling pregnant. They were having kids out of wedlock. I started doing research about the Nomkhubulwane religion. “That is when I grew and understood some of the things in our culture,” she said. She said government is trying its best to honour women, but that this is not enough until we have a woman president. “Women are managers by nature. We need a woman as presi-dent of the country. “Once we see that, then the government would have done its best. “What has been done wrong is that men have been put on top of everything. “Some of them are not even man enough to act responsibly. “I’m not saying that all of the men are irresponsible; there are a few that are good,” she said. Ngobese said she is happy that August is officially women’s month. “It feels good, although we must be practical about this. “I believe that every day should be women’s day. “Not everything can be done in one month,” she said.CONTACT THE PIETERMARITZBURG TEAM TODAY033 345 4214 National: 0861-TRELLIDOR www.trellidor.co.za | www.trellidor.mobiKnorrox Soup BoxSaldanha Fish TomatoOcean Delight Fish Farmgate Longlife Milk1395 450 g6695 10 kgTommy Crunchy Biscuits4395 6 x 1 litre16995 25 kgIngramâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Camphor Cream6495 7995 5 kgRoyal Sugar Beans 4 kgSunbeam Floor Polish1495 Bakers Marie BiscuitsPRICES VALID FROM 29/8/2013 UNTIL 4/9/20136495 5 litres3695 2 kgIZAZISO Send your notices to Echo or e­mail photos to dumisani@myecho.co.zaKUFUNWA ubaba kaNokwazi Mthembu ozalwa uPhumelele Mthembu ongasekho emhlabeni. 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Keshnee Jaijai (l) and Precious Mathonsi were there.A powerful voice for KZN SpendR100 on cosmetics or toiletriesto the value of R40*Purchase any 3 Nivea products & get the cheapest FREEGet 2 200ml Pantene products for only R5025957 Fire Tree Design e&oePond’s Flawless Radiance or Age Miracle rangeValid from 29/08/13 - 15/09/13. While stocks last. 0861 THE HUB (0861 843 482)OPEN A HUB CLUBACCOUNT NOW & RECEIVEPLUS 3 MONTHS FREE CLUB MEMBERSHIP!*Bring this ad with you to collect your gift>> Izwi Labafelokazi defending the rights and interests of widows SIMPHIWE MKHIZEOTHING succeeds like success,” so goes the English saying. This is the most appropriate way of describingtheconsequencesofthestruggle of a city­based empowerment and lobby 32 000­member strong organization for wid­ ows in KwaZulu­Natal, known as Izwi La­ bafelokazi (Voice of the Widows). During the three years of its operation, the provincial organisati on h as emerged as a force to reckon with in the area of de­ fending and promoting the rights and inter­ ests of women and mothers, most of whom become struggling single parents when their spouses pass on. Having had the privilege of following the spectacular growth of this highly useful or­ ganisation over a period of time as a devel­ opmental journalist, I can say without a measure of a doubt that Izwi Labafelokazi is indeed a widow’s dream come true. One of the organisation’s founders and leading pioneers is a middle­aged well­spo­ ken woman called Ntombintombi Mtshare whose compassion, self­sacrifice and hard work have earned her the much­deserved role of heading this non­profit making or­ ganisation as chairperson. Mtshare, who comes from Imbali Unit 1, personifies the struggle of the socio­eco­ nomic emancipation of the woman folk in the land. Recently,shegrantedmean exclusivein­ terview about the latest successes of this provincial formation. She has this story to tell: “It did not come overnight, but after a long time of working hard and knocking on doors, the government departments under the honorable Premier, Dr Zweli Mkhize, as well as other national government struc­ tures, are now opening doors for widows and enabling the organisation to defend and protect the interests of widows,” says Mtshare. “We would not be where we are today if it was not for the provincial Department of Education, which is led by our honorable MEC Mr Senzo Mchunu – his department’s school nutrition programme has employedIzwi La­ bafelokazi chairperson Ntombintom­ bi Mtshare.a number of our members to supply food for many schools,” she said. “Izwi Labafelokazi has 16 cooperatives and each one has between five to eight members,whichmeanswehaveanaverage of 85 families that are now directly benefit­ ing from the provincial Education Depart­ ment’s School Nutrition programme. “We now also get a yearly grant of R350 000thattheorganisationreceivesfromthe national Department of Trade and Indus­ tries (IDT) to enable the various coopera­ tives our organisation has to work well, and these include clothing washing and ironing businesses, as well as agricultural­related projects like poultry and others,” said Mt­ share. “Theorganisationalsoreferscasesofold widowed women as well as those that are sickly as a result of Aids­related illnesses, to the Department of Social Development so that they can get social grants. We are of late engaged in an ongoing consultation process with the MEC of that provincial department, Mrs Weziwe Thusi. Sheagreeswithusthatvulnerablewom­ en like widows deserve the support of her department in order to empower them eco­ nomically so that they are able to fend for themselves and their families. “We have the support of the South Afri­ can Women in Construction (Sawec) who have a widows’ programme which has en­ gaged 40 of our members’ children throughSita where they are given training and a sti­ pend of R1 500 over a period of 1 to 3 years. “Through these programs the message is clear to the widow – that a widow cannot sit there and feel sorry for herself just be­ cause her husband has died. The widow must stand up and use what­ ever resources and opportunities are avail­ able, including her children, in order to rise beyondthechallengesthatcameasaresult of losing the regular income that her hus­ band provided for her family,” Mthsare said. Continued Mtshare, “There are various types of widows – there are widows who in­ herit wealth from their husbands and those that are employed. “But there are also those that are left withnothingandtheyareunemployed,and these happen to be in the majority. The lat­ ter are left alone to suffer when their hus­ bands pass away. “A widow has many chal­ lenges – from being overtaxed her hus­ band’s work pension, to losing her house to the bank if she cannot pay for it or oppor­ tunists who take advantage of her as a wid­ ow”. She said that the widow is more than likely to end up being a poor and struggling single parent after the death of her spouse. Izwi Labafelokazi head office is at 15 Fall­ wey Street, 7th Floor Gallwey House and can be contacted on 033 342 7149. Mtshare can be contacted on 083 982 2846.Something AWESOME is on its way... Check out next week's for news of our digital revolution News. Events. Schools. Groups. Directory. Your guide to everything local. NUUS NEWSAs part of Women’s Month celebration, Imbalenhle CHC embarked on an awareness campaign walk to sensitise the community of Imbali about women abuse on Fri­ day. Staff and community members took part in an awareness walk from the clinic to Unit 1, Unit CC and Unit 3 and back to the clinic. Along the way they dis­ tributed pamphlets to the community members and a talk was held at the nearby taxi rank whereby people were encouraged to ask questions about this campaign. Community members were eager to know about the walk as they came out of their houses to collect the pamphlets and some people even join the walk.Women abuse campaign walksmile on her face. “As a woman my rights are exercised and recognised. Being a woman in the police force has its challenges but one needs to be confident. You must know your stand and be clued up about many things. The fact is that we have a Women’s month that is celebrated country-wide is promising. I would be happy if more workshops for leadership and mentoring of women and management positions are given to women. I’m happy that at my work place I’m honoured that I play a special role to mentor the subordinates and be a mother to them,” said Sibisi. She hails all the organisations and departments that have activities or participate in activities of others to celebrate women. “I want to tell young women out there that they should love and take care of themselves. The qualities of a good woman are a woman who loves herself. Have self-esteemandtakecareofyourself and others. Assist others, be humble and respect others. Acknowledge your mistakes, learn from them and always fear God.>> Captain says women deserve moreAdvising others PHOTO: NOMPENDULOCaptain Ntombifuthi Sibisi says she will be happy if more workshops for leadership and mentoring of women and manage­ ment positions are given to women.OU are special and God created you with a purpose, love yourself and don’t let anyone look down upon you and most importantly take care of yourself. ThiswasamessagefromCaptain Ntombifuthi Sibisi of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) at Plessislaer police station for women. Sibisi sang praises for the governmentfordeclaringAugust as Women’s month that is celebrated nation-wide. The Sweetwaters-born and bred deals with cases of rape, abuse which in most cases involve women and children as victims. Asked how she deals with suchcases,shesaidsomeofthese cases are difficult. Some witnesses become scared when they are in court. 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Bazokhumbulaabaningiukuthiukuzeuk­ wazi ukufika kwi­Echo phambilini ubun­ gena nge­website ye­The Witness, nga­ kho­ke manje konke lokho sekungumlan­ do. Abafundi sebezoqonda ngqo kwi­website ye­Echo. Le website izosiza abafundi, okwenzeke abangalithola iphephandaba labo ekhaya kumbe emgwaqweni, ukuthi ban­ gaphuthelwa yilutho. Bazovele nje bavule le webisite, bazithole khona izindaba nokunye abadinga ukukwazi. Kanti futhi lolu shintsho luzokwenza uku­ thi bakwazi ukuzithola izindaba zisashisa noma ngenkathi zenzeka cishe nsukuzonke, ngale kokulinda kuze kube uLwe­ sine, lube udaba lwenzeke mhlawumbe ngoMsombuluko. Uma lenzeka ngoMsombuluko, sizofaka lokho esikutholile zibe izintatheli zisa­ phenya bese kuthi odabeni langLwesine sifake konke esikutholile. Kanti futhi nani bafundi bephepha ninga­ ba yizintatheli zalo zasemphakathini njengoba nje sesivula lokhu okubizwaphecelezi citizen journalism. Lokhu kusho ukuthi uma kwenzeka into endaweni un­ gathatha isithombe usithumelele sona, sizobe sesicubungula bese sisengeza ezindabeni zethu kwi­website uma sigcu­ liseka ngobuqiniso bodaba. Sethemba ukuthi lokho kuzokwenza niz­ izwe niyingxenye yephephandaba lenu. Ikheli lale website lithi: www.echop­ mb.co.za. Siyethemba nizoyithakasela.Hlukanani nokusinukubeza NOSIPHO MKHIZE nosipho.mkhize@witness.co.zaGAPHAMBI kokuba ngiqale lolu daba ngicela ukubuza ukuthi: ngabe uyini umkhosi womhlanga? Ngithanda ukukwazisa mfundi ukuthi sesifikile leso sikhathi sonyaka lapho izintombi nto zilibhekisa esigodlweni saseNyokeni, KwaNongoma enyakatho ye KwaZulu-Natal, lapho kudabuka khona okhokho bethu. Kuyangithokozisa ukuthi kusekhona amantombazane nabesimame abasaziqhenya ngobuntombi babo.Ngike ngithande nje ukubuka lo mcimbi nezinto ezenziwa khona ngoba ziyasifundisa kakhulu ngosiko lwethu nokuthi kwakwenziwa njani kudala ngesikhathi sokhokho bethu. Okuhle wukuthi inyanga yabesimame izovaleliswa yiwo lo mcimbi ozoqala ngomhla ka-30 kuNcwaba (August) kuya kumhla ka-2 kuMandulo (September). Umkhosi womhlanga ugujwa minyaka yonke lapho kufika khona bonke abemithombo yezindaba bezoqopha lo mcimbi. Angihlosile ukubhala ngokuthi uyini umkhosi womhlanga. Ngizama ukukhuza ibhadi nehlazo elinyantisa igazi engilibona lenzeka kulo msebenzi obaluleke kangaka weSilo samaBandla. Umkhosi womhlanga awenzelwanga izikhohlakali ziyobheka ukuthi yiziphi izintombi ezizozishe-la ngoba zibona imizimba yazo. Lezi zikhohlakali zibuka izingane zabantu zize ziconse amathe, zidlale ngazo zithi ziyazithanda zizozithatha ekubeni zingenawo ngisho u ‘2 bhobho’ (20 cents) eziwuhlinzekele ukuyokhululeka zithi: ‘E! Baba, sizocela isihlobo!’. Ngicela ukucacisa ukuthi angibukeli phansi abesilisa aba ngakawahlanganisi kahle amasenti. Ngiphatheka kabuhlungu ngoba ngisanda kuzwa udaba olubuhlungu lwentombazane yaseShowe enyakatho nesifundazwe eyaqala ukuhambela umkhosi womhlanga isencane. Akekho owayengazi ngakubo ukuthi iyintombi nto, futhi isimukeliswe izitifiketi ezintathu zakhona eMhlangeni. Kuthe kusuka yayishelwa ngumlisa thizeni wakhona ngakubo, yenqaba ukumqoma. Ayibelesele lomlisa athi ucela ukuyibeka kubo ngemoto ngoba wayengumshayeli wamatekisi. Ivume-ke nayo ngoba lo mlisa wayengu makhelwane wayo. Kwenzeka lokhu nje kanti isikhohlakali sinezinhloso zaso. Sahamba nayo sayoyivalela endlini intombazane sayi dlwengula siphindelela. Intombazane yakwazi ukupulukutshela yabaleka yayotshela ugogo wayo eyayi hlala naye. Emva kwesikhathi intombazane yathola ukuthi lomlisa wayisulela ngesifo sesandulela ngculazi. Okubi wukuthi umsolwa akaboshwanga, wayezicanasela nje endaweni. Leziya zintombi azizigcinele ukuthi kufike nje izikhohlakali zizenzele umathanda ngemizimba yazo. Lesi khohlakali asizange silicabangele ikusasa lentombazane. Abantu abafana nalo mlisa bap-hoxa igama lamadoda aqotho. Sengikhuluma ngazo zonke izikhohlakali ezidlwengula omama, ogogo, izingane nama ntombazane! Iyangidina le ndaba, ngifuna ukuthi uma uzazi ukuthi le ndaba ikuncinza ikhwapha ucabange ukuthi le nto ekuncinzayo inganjani uma yenziwa kuwena! Hlukanani nokunukubeza isimame, asibekelwanga la emhlabeni ukuzodlala izigelekeqe. Kulabo asebedlule esimweni esifana nalesi, nginxusa ukuthi bathole usizo ngokukhuluma nosonhlalakahle, amaphoyisa noma odokotela ukuze bathole izeluleko. Emva kwalokho uvuke uzithathe ntombazane uqhubeke nempilo. Sishayele ku-031 533 7624 noma ku-079 380 4097, ungathumela umyalezo nge email ku-nosipho.mkhize@witness.co.za.Ukubaluleka kokonga imali Yazi iqhaza la­ kho ekukhulise­ ni umnotho>>nokulungan@myecho.co.za IPHETHWE ngokukhethekile inyanga yabesifazane, emva kokuba uMnyango wezeZimali KwaZulu-Natal uhlangene nebhange lakwa-Absa, ukucebisa abesifazane ngokuphathwa kwezimali ngesonto eledlule. Lo mcimbi uqale ngenkomfe yosomabhizinisi besifazane e-Golden Horse, waphetha ehholo lwakwaMncane eVulindlela, lapho bekukhulunywa nosomabhizinisi basezindaweni zasemakhaya. Ngaphansi kwesiqubulo esithi: ‘Yazi iqhaza lakho ekukhuliseni umnotho’, uNgqongqoshe wezeZimali kulesi fundazwe uNkk. Ina Cronje uthe ikusasa lokukhula komnotho kuleli zwe, lisezandleni zabesifazane. Ekhuthaza izinkumbi zabesifazane uthe: “Kungumsebenzi wenu ukukhulisa umnotho, ngokuthi nihlangane ndawonye nivule amathuba omsebenzi azoqeda ububha kanye nezinga eliphezulu lokungasebenzi kwentsha. “Sisodwa singazivulela izimakethe zethu, kunokuthi sithembele emikhiqizweni eyenziwa ngaphandle. Inkinga esinayo kuleli zwe ukuthi sibheke kakhulu imikhiqizo yamanye amazwe, ngaphezu kwesizenzela yona. “Ezinye izinto ezisibuyisela emuva, ukungabikhona koxhaso lwezi-mali zokuqala amabhizinisi. Isikhathi esiningi abesifazane bazithola beshiywe ngaphandle uma befuna uxhaso lwezimali ezinkulu, ngoba amabhange asuke engenawo umlando wabo wezokuphatha izimali, ngoba basuke bengakabi nazo izikweletu ezinkulu”. Uqhube wathi into ezosiza ukuthuthukisa umnotho ukuba bazifundise kabanzi ngokuphatha izimali, kube namathuba okuba bakwazi ukuvula izikweletu zokuba baqale amabhizinisi kanye nokuba yingxenye yezinhlangano zokonga imali. UNksz Ntokozo Zikalala, oyilungu lenhlangano efundisa abantu ngokuphathwa kwemali, uthe: “Abantu abangafundisekile ngokuphathwa kwezimali bawumthwalo emphakathini. Imali ayitholakali kalula, yingakho abantu kumele baqapheleukuthibayisebenzisakanjani”. Leli bhange liphinde laba nomunye umcimbi kwelinye lamahhotela edolobheni lapho belifundisa osomabhizinisi besifazane ngokuhlelwa kwezezimali, ukubhala amaplani amabhizinisi kanye nokumaketha amabhizinisi emphakathini.BUY 1 GET 1 FR EE ! *On Selected “Ready to Hang” Lined Curtains 230x218ISITHOMBE: NTOKOZO MAPHISAIsikhulu sebhange i­Absa, uNksz Stephanie van Rensburg, iMeya yedolobha uMnu.Chris Ndlela, uNgqongqoshe wezezi­ mali uNkk. Ina Cronje kanye no Nksz. Lindiwe Ngcobo we­Mantombazane holdings babe yingqxenye yenkomfa ebi­ fundisa ngokongiwa kwemali ngesonto eledlluleDouble Fitted Sheets Available in Five ColoursDJ Fisherman from Afrotainment is poised to rock Pennys’s PUB in Thornville this Saturday as it is Spring fever. He will be playing alongside Dj Stutter, the white boy. They will be supported by local Djs such as Aionic (Dimension), African Boys (Cox, Joy & Young), Cuteboy, ST Zulu, Ntobza & Soulheart. The doors open at 7 pm till dawn while R30 will get you in before 12 midnight. Penny’s pub is opposite Thornville police station. Event pro­ moter Fano Gumede said: “This promises to be a night to remember. Soon we are going to do many events in Thornville so we urge people to rock with us”. He can be contacted on 083 499 4122 for more information.Trevor Gumbi.Comedians ready to thrillOPULAR stand-up comedians, Trevor Gumbi and Celeste Ntuli, are set to wow the crowd at the 99% Zulu Comedy show in the Pietermaritzburg City Hall at 8 pm on Friday, September 6. Also on the bill are Vuma 103FM’s Kwasa Breakfast Show co-host Felix Hlophe; Mondli Mzizi, the Satma winner for best traditional comedian; Satma nominee, Siyanda Maphumulo; hot KwaZulu-Natal comedian, Mpukane; and newcomer Mali “Mshini” Ntuli from eNkandla. Gumbi, who is performing in ‘Maritzburg for the first time, is the host, head writer and voice-over artist of Mzansi Magic’s Headline, a glamorous magazine show that bringsviewers closer to celebrities in South Africa. He also writes and stars in SABC1’s sitcom Ses’top la a spin-off of the hugely successful City Ses’la, hosts Mzansi Magic’s travel show Msawawa True South with Trevor Gumbi, and starred in the film 31 Million Reasons. He’s also performed at Kings & Queens of comedy, Oppikoppi, Rocking the daisies, Kingsize comedy jams, Blacks Only, Laugh out Loud, Arts Alive comedy festival and many more. Gumbi’s charm offsets his assertive energy on stage, as he brings to the fore politically uncomfortable issues, delivering them with hilarity. Monwabisi Grootboom, of Wow Entertainment, which is staging the event in thecity with the support of The Witness and Gagasi 99.5 FM, said: “We’ve decided to stage such a huge show in Pietermaritzburg purely because of the support we’ve been receiving in the area over the years. “For this reason, we’d encourage the people to buy their tickets sooner as this show will sell-out before the date of the show.” Tickets are R150 at the Computicket and Shoprite/Checkers stores. — Arts Editor • arts@witness.co.zaUhulumeni wande ngemithetho okunokulungisa Mhleli: IYAKHALISA imithetho eshaywa uhulu­ meni wethu. Eminingi yayo inzima yedlula eyohulumeni wobandlululo. Abantu bajab­ ulela ukuthi baba sezikhundleni bashintsha into eyayingadingi kushintshwa. Ake siqale ngomnyango wezemfundo, wawuhloseni ngokuvala amakolishi othi­ sha? Kungani ungathanga kokwakwenziwe uhulumeni wobandlululo alungiswa aba sezingeni elidingekayo. Izinyunyana zibona manje ukuthi kwen­ zeka iphutha evalwa, kodwa zazikhona ngenkathi kwenzeka lokhu. Ukuhlangan­ iswa kwamanyuvesi kwasiza ngani ngoba okunokuba izinga lokufunda liye phezulu li­ yehla, kwehliswa namaphuzu okungena ku­ wona. Ukushintshwakwezincwadizokushayela zibe amakhadi kwaletha muphi umehluko ngaphandle nje kokuthi kufaka imali kuben­ zi bawo amakhadi, nangokuthi njalo uya­ khokha uma sewuyokwenza elisha. Njalo uma sewuyovuselela kusuke sekubiza ka­ khulu okunakuqala. Nelayisensi yesibhamu isiyavuselelwa emva kweminyaka emihlanu, nayo isekhadini, ama­ID manje asengamakhadi. Ngenhlanhla wona kabakasho ukuthi azo­ vuselelwa emuva kweminyaka emihlanu. Uma kuqala into bathi kuzonqandeka ubugebengubeshobedlalanjengobaaban­ tu abenza le misebenzi kakuzona ingelosi. Zonke lezi zinto imali yokuzenza iphezulu, kwenyuka yonke into, kodwa kuhulumeni wobandlululo wawenza izincwadi kube ikanye ungale uyokhokhela ukuvuselela, kundawonye kwi­ID.Shortage of ambulances in Vulindlela I FIND it difficult to understand a situa­ tion whereby an ambulance is called at 7:45am up until 11:30am and still does not respond.Uhulumeni wethu okunokuba asehlisele izindleko nguye ozisa phezulu kakhulu oku­ nakuqala. Enye into yilendaba yamathuba emise­ benzi, hhayike wona avaleke kakhulu oku­ nakuqala. Uhulumeni wethu uqhamuke nendaba yezinkonteleka nje. Yizo esezenza umsebenzi, kuqala bewujabula uma uthole umsebenzi kumnyango wahulumeni, uthi uthole umsebenzi wokugugela, onazo zonke izidingo. Njengamanje kakusaqashwa eminyangweni eminingi, ku­ hamba umuntu kugcwalise umuntu oyinkonteleka, ngenxa nje yamathenda. Abantuasebedlakahleabanezinkampa­ ni abaziyo bazothola amathenda bese berobha abantu ababasebenzelayo. Lezi nkonteleka kazinikezi umsebenzi osezin­ geni, kuzona ukwenza inzuzo kakhulu oku­ nokwenza umsebenzi oncomekayo. Ubufakazi balokho ukubona kubantu abaphesha imigwaqo, kusewomasipala kwakuba itiyela elisezingeni, manje baphe­ shanamhlanjengenyangaelandelayoseku­ nomgodi futhi. Nakwimigwaqo engothela­ wayeka iso leso. Bake basuse ukhonkolo ba­ fake itiyela, benzela ukuthi basheshe babuye bazophesha futhi. Sasikuphi isidingo sokushintsha amaga­ ma emigwaqo ibe isenemigodi, engabe iya­ lungiswa kuqala? Kwezinye izindawo imig­ waqo inamagama amabili, elisha ebhodini, kodwa kukhonkolo womgwaqo kuse igama elidala. Kusobala kwaphela upende wokub­ hala, okanye basalindele ukwenza ithenda yokubhala phansi. Manjesekuzobaicalaukuthasulaingane. Kusobala uhulumeni ufuna kwande izin­gane ezihlala emigwaqeni. Ngicabanga ukuthi lapha uNgqongqoshe wehluleke uk­ wehlukanisa phakathi kokuhlukumeza nokwakha ingane. Uze ulinganisa izinto ez­ ingefani, uthi ukuthasula unkosikazi kuyica­ la, kumele kube icala nasenganeni. Unko­ sikazi umuntu omdala okwaziyo ukwehlu­ kanisa okuhle nokubi, okungamele athasulwe, kodwa ingane kuyenzeka in­ galaleli ikudinge ukuthasulwa. Sisuke sibone izinto kwamanye amazwe bese sicabanga ukuthi nathi izosisebenzela, kanti asifani futhi asisoze sefana. Umzali usuke eyakha ingane yakhe, abangasifaki ingane emaphaketheni ngoba uma bekhu­ luma ngamalungelo azo kuzomele basho ukuthi awabazali atholakala kuphi, ngoba kuzoba yizo ezishaya thina. Maningi kakhulu amaphutha asenzekile ake balungise wona, bangajabuleli uku­ shaya eminye imithetho engalisizi leli zwe kodwa egqilaza thina. Njengoba kuza ukhetho siyazi ave be­ lungile, bahambela phansi, kodwa emva kokhetho bahambela phezulu. Umthetho eningawushaya manje ukuthi nani nikhokhele upetrol, singafi sodwa nina nibenitetemukanezithandwazenungopet­ rol eniwuthelelwa ithina. Kukhona izinto ezenziwa uhulumeni wobandlululwa ezingadingi, nezazingadin­ gi ukushintshwa kodwa okwakumele zenzi­ we zihambisane nesimanje. Ukuvuma iphutha bese uyalungisa kakulona icala. Ni­ yasibulala ngokuvala amathuba emiseben­ zi, nifake inkonteleka ezingenanzuzo ku­ basebenzi. BONGANI MZO NGUBANE e-AshdownWhen I recalled the ambulance services I was told that there are only three ambu­ lances operating in our Vulindlela area. It is a shocking and disappointing state­ ment that such anareawithalargepopula­ tion is serviced so poorly. I have no doubt that if it was a predomi­ nantly white suburb this would not have happened. Itisdisappointingthatwearenotreaping the fruitsofourfreedom.Itwillbeverymuchappreciated if such problems can be recti­ fied withimmediateeffect as we are about to embark on the 2014 elections. The department of health needs to ad­ dress lack of staff and resources urgently. 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KHAYELIHLEFull-time Registration for Trimester 3Edendale Campus will be offering the following programmes in Trimester 3:1993/05/13 - 2013/08/20Obengowase Fedsem, Imbali Unit J. Uzofihlwa ngoMgqibelo emathuneni ase Mountain Rise, ngemva kwenkonzo ezoba sekhaya nog 10h00 ekuseni. KHAYELIHLE ervices Funeral S 40 Langalibalele Street Tel: 033 345 9141 Cell: 082 693 3574Catherine Khetheni1956/09/13 - 2013/08/24Obengowase Dambuza, Madlala Road. Uzofihlwa ngoMgqibelo emathuneni ase Mountain Rise, ngemva kwenkonzo ezoba se khaya ngo 10h00 ekuseni. KHAYELIHLE ervices Funeral S 40 Langalibalele Street Tel: 033 345 9141 Cell: 082 693 3574Musa Rodgers1952/10/19 - 2013/08/24Obengowase Nhlazatshe, Edendale. Obefundisa eNdala High School Uzofihlwa ngoMgqibelo emathuneni ase Mountain Rise, ngemva kwenkonzo ezoba se Lay Centre ngo 9h00 ekuseni. KHAYELIHLE ervices Funeral S 40 Langalibalele Street Tel: 033 345 9141 Cell: 082 693 3574Lindiwe Gladys1943/08/10 - 2013/08/24Obengowase A37 KwaDabeka. Uzofihlwa ngoMgqibelo emathuneni ase Kranskloof, KwaDabeka, ngemva kwenkonzo ezoba se khaya ngoThamsanqa Ian1966/03/05 - 2013/08/24Game Zephaniah1941/10/27 - 2013/08/24TENDER NOTICE SPECIALISED CONTRACT No. SCM 17 OF 13/14 APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER TO UNDERTAKE THE UPGRADING OF GRIMTHORPE AVENUE RIVER BRIDGE OVER THE UMSUNDUZI RIVERTenders are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers for the above works. Tender documents shall be available from the Supply Chain Management Unit Offices, 5th Floor, A.S. Chetty Centre, 333 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, from 12h00 on Monday, 2 September 2013. A non-refundable tender fee in the amount R380,76 (including VAT) per document shall be levied. Only cash or bank guaranteed cheques will be accepted. Further information may be obtained from Mr Vanil Maharaj on Tel. No. 033 392 2198. A compulsory Tender Briefing meeting will be held at 10h00 prompt on Friday, 13 September 2013, in the Exco Boardroom, 4th Floor, A.S. Chetty Building, 333 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. Only one Tender Briefing meeting will be held. Tenderers arriving at the meeting after the stipulated starting time will be disqualified. An official will chair the meeting and answer queries raised by prospective Tenderers. Any amendment to the tender documentation arising from such answers will be circulated in terms of the meeting’s attendance register. Sealed tenders endorsed on the envelope “Specialised Contract No. SCM 17 of 13/14” must be placed in the Tender Box located in the Foyer, Ground Floor, City Hall, 169 Chief Albert Luthuli Street (Commercial Road), Pietermaritzburg, 3201, not later than 12h00 on Friday, 20 September 2013, when they will be opened in public. Only tenders placed in the tender box shall be accepted. Under no circumstances whatsoever will any extension of time be allowed for submission of tenders. Tender Validity Period: Ninety (90) days commencing from the closing date of tender. Tender Evaluation Criteria: The tender shall be evaluated on a Two-Stage Evaluation System. Stage 1 being Functionality and Stage 2 based on the 90/10 Preferential Points System in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2011 issued in terms of Section 5 of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act No. 5 of 2000. The Functionality for Stage 1 shall be as follows: EVALUATION CRITERIA1. Firm/Company Profile: Owafundisa e Siqongweni nase Fundokuhle Ubesefundisa e Ndaleni High School Obengowase Lot 783 Stanger Street, Edendale. Uzofihlwa ngoMgqibelo emathuneni ase Mountain Rise, ngemva kwenkonzo ezoba se Edendale Lay Centre ngo 9h00 ekuseni. KHAYELIHLEer vices Funeral SObengowase 474 Unit 1, Hammarsdale. Uzofihlwa ngeSonto emathuneni ase Mophela, ngemva kwenkonzo ezoba se Magaba Hall ngo 10h00 ekuseni. KHAYELIHLE ervices Funeral S 40 Langalibalele Street Tel: 033 345 9141 Cell: 082 693 35742 points for every 4 years in existence1.2 Road Design Experience2 points for every Road Design Appointment1.3 Bridge Design Experience2 points for every Bridge Design Appointment2. Experience of Key Personnel: 2.1 Project Leader1 point for every 2 years of Experience in Roads and Bridge Infrastructure2.2 Roads Design Engineer1 point for every 2 years of experience in Roads Design2.3 Bridge Design Engineer1 point for every 2 years of experience in Bridge Design2.3 Resident Engineer1 point for every 2 years of experienceN2 PLUMBING N2 BRICKLAYING AND PLASTERING N2 CARPENTRY N3 AND N4 CIVIL ENGINEERING N6 CIVIL ENGINEERING Registration Dates: 3rd-6th September 2013 at Edendale Campus Fees: N1-N3: R1 269,00 N4-N6: R1 480,00 Registration requirements: Identity Book Statement of results For more information contact: 086 010 5790Tenders are hereby invited from suitably qualified and experienced Service Providers for the following works:1. SPECIALISED CONTRACT No. SCM 14 OF 13/14 Appointment of Training Service Provider in Advanced Driver Training. 2. SPECIALISED CONTRACT No. SCM 15 OF 13/14 Appointment of Training Service Provider to Provide Peace Officer Training - NQF Aligned. 3. SPECIALISED CONTRACT No. SCM 16 OF 13/14 Appointment of Training Service Provider in Supervisory and Management Development - NQF Aligned. Further information for the above contracts may be obtained from Ms Thokozani Zumani on Tel. No. 033 392 2667. 4. SPECIALISED CONTRACT No. SCM 18 OF 13/14 Appointment of Service Provider for the Publishing and Printing of 300 Copies of the Annual Report for 2012/2013. Further information for the above contract may be obtained from Mr Indresan Chetty on Tel. No. 033 392 2839. Tender documents shall be available from the Supply Chain Management Unit Offices, 5th Floor, A.S. Chetty Centre, 333 Church Street, Pietermaritzburg, from 12h00 on Monday, 2 September 2013. A non-refundable tender fee in the amount R151,62 (including VAT) per document shall be levied. Only cash or bank guaranteed cheques will be accepted. Sealed tenders endorsed on the envelope with relevant Contract No. must be placed in the Tender Box located in the Foyer, Ground Floor, City Hall, 169 Chief Albert Luthuli Street (Commercial Road), Pietermaritzburg, not later than 12h00 on Wednesday, 25 September 2013, when they will be publicly opened. Only tenders placed in the Tender Box shall be accepted. Tender Validity Period: Ninety (90) days commencing from the closing date of tender. Tender Adjudication/Evaluation Criteria: The tender shall be evaluated on the 80/20 Preferential Points System and in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2011 issued in terms of Section 5 of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act No. 5 of 2000. The Msunduzi Municipality does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender, and reserves the right to accept the whole or any part of a tender. Each tenderer will be informed of the tender result. The Msunduzi Municipality expects businesses within the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Region to support its contract and BEE/SMME initiatives. MR M. A. NKOSI (MUNICIPAL MANAGER)Place Your Advert AFTER HOURS E-mail classads@witness.co.za or place your advert online at www.witness.co.za144 Houses for Sale 173GCWABE mobile coldrooms for hire. Call 082 928 3634 or 033 342 7093.QUALITY M150 Concrete blocks for sale at R4.60 each (pick up). Made from granite and crusher. Call at 18 Walter Hall Rd, Mkondeni or contact Deru 083 307 2710.IKHAYA PROPERTIES IMBALI 15: 2 bedroom R295 000. IMBALI 15: 3 bedroom R395 000. PA N O R A M A : 3 bedroom R420 000. IMBALI 2: 2 bedroom R275 000. NORTHDALE: 2 bedroom R195 000. C o n t a c t Z w e l i 076 063 3196/ T h o k o z a n i 072 624 3278.AGENTS required urgently to market product. 072 847 4858 Ask for Fexon.130 Rooms to Let NGIDINGA u 4 room oqashisayo eMbali nase Edendale. Contact 083 493 0427144 Houses for Sale FOUR bedroom half­built house with two bathrooms, lounge and kitchen, unit J. R350 000 Cash buyers only. 083 877 9035Necessary teaching Diploma and a minimum of three years’ teaching experience required.Bonnets, Doors, Fenders, Headlights, Indicators, Grilles, Handles, Clips, Key Locks, Fogs, Rollbars, Bullbars, Auto Styling Upgrades, Car Rubbers, Paints,Required for private Christian school in Edendale. Applicant must be proficient in MS Office and basic bookkeeping. Driver’s licence and own vehicle an advantage. Fax application to 086 558 3655Windscreens From Windshields, Body Kits, Spoilers, Light Kits, Tailgates, Radiators, Fans, Cradles, Hooters, Wheel Covers, Mud Flaps, Mirrors, Tonneau Covers, Rubber Mats FOR MOST MAKES OF JAPANESE, GERMAN, KOREAN, INDIAN, CHINESE, FRENCH AND BRITISH VEHICLES Also: Car and Truck Paints, Windscreens, Rubberising, Primers, Sealants, Masking Tape, Water Paper, Thinners, Etc.TAXI SALE: Quantum Windscreens from RADIATORS ON SALEPH: 033 345 2326 – HELPFUL GUYS 407 GREYLING STREET, PIETERMARITZBURGADMISSIONS – 2014(GRADES R – 7)1. Grade R – Learner turns 5 on or before 30th June 2014 2. Grade 1 – Learner turns 6 on or before 30th June 2014 NB: We empower learners with unique computer lessons from Grade R to Grade 7.= Familiarity =Trust = CustomersREQUIREMENTS: 1. Birth Certificate and Clinic Card of Learner. 2. ID Documents of Parents/Guardians. 3. Previous Report (if admission is sought from Grades 2-7). 4. Deposit with application – R300,00. 5. Boarding Facilities available close by.ContacttheCLASSIFIEDCALLCENTREon033 355 1333 orplaceyouradvertonlineatwww.witness.co.zaFaculty of Engineering Part-time courses for Trimester 2: 2013 In order to meet the needs of Industry and Commerce this offering is made to learners who are in full-time employment or have failed a subject whilst studying on a full-time basis and want to complete a relevant qualification. Classes are conducted from Monday to Thursday at 17h30 to 20h30 at Midlands Campus. A learner may enroll for a maximum of two subjects per trimester. The College offers N1-N6 Electrical; Mechanical and Civil Programmes. Registration: Venue: Compulsory Student Assembly: Lecture Commence: Registration Closes: Exams Commence: Fee Structure:7/05; 8/05; 9/05; 13/05 at 17H30 to 19H00 Midlands Campus (corner Pine Street and Mayors Walk) 14th May 2013 Midlands Campus at 17H30 15th May 2013 at 17H30 to 20H30 Friday 31st May 2013 at 13H00 17th July 2013 Administration Fee: R200,00 (non-refundable) N1 to N6: R809,00 (per subject) Exam Entry: R168,00 (per subject) For further information contact: Darian Easthorpe; Thembile Dlamini; Wendy Ngobese on 033 341 2185. N1ECHO Classifieds For all feature adverts Call Victus Sbo ZumaELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL THEORY SUBJECTS N3Motor/Diesel Trade TheoryElectrical Trade Theory Engineering DrawingPlaters’ Theory (Boilermaking)Engineering/Platers DrawingRefrigeration Trade TheoryMathematics Engineering ScienceMetalworkers’ Theory N4Tel: 033 355 1343 Fax:CIVIL THEORY SUBJECTS N1Fax application to 086 558 3655Mandela race winner first time winnerRequired for private Christian school in Edendale.75 Regina Road, Northdale Pietermaritzburg, 3201 Tel/Fax: 033 391 4628 Email: reginaprimary@telkomsa.netClient based in PMB seeks: • SMD operators • Testers • Solderhands • Storemen • QC Inspectors • Component Changers • N4-S4 candidates Email CVs to malag@capacity. co.za or fax to 086 663 8092REPLACEMENT BODY PARTS AT LOW PRICESLIVE chickens for sale, every week +­1 200 avail. Contact Gerhard 079 878 3536N4-N6 MathematicsBuilding and Structural Construction Quantity SurveyingBricklaying and Plastering TheoryALL persons interested in doing BOILERMAKING or REFRIGERATION must contact the office to put their name down so as to form a class. NB: ALL COURSE PACKAGES OFFERED ARE SUBJECT TO STUDENT NUMBERS ENROLLED.033 355 1357 Email: victus@ myecho. co.zaFrom the left is the winner Getachew Bekele, David Rasefako who came second and former President Nelson Mandela’s grandson, Mandla Mandela, stands in the back row.Residents from Gomora and Imbali Unit 1 came out in numbers to support the runners. Hordes of people were also at the Mandela Capture site where the race ended. NOMPENDULO NGUBANEHE 25 year old Ethiopian Getachew Bekele (25) from Ethiopia was the first to touch the Nelson Mandela Marathon finish line on Sunday morning. The marathon started from the Manaye hall in Imbali to the Mandela Capture site in Howick. Bekele finished the race in 2/29/48 (2 hours,28minutesand19seconds).Hewasfollowed by Nedbank’s David Rasefako who finished in 2/30/50. Sikhumbuzo Seme from Cape Town was the South African who made it in the third place in 2/31/25. Moses Mabhida Road came into a standstill for longer minutes as runners were running in the inner routes of the race in Imbali. Residents from Gomora and Imbali Unit 1 came out in numbers to support the runners. Hordes of people were also at the Mandela Capture site where the race ended. Speaking to Echo, Bekele said he could not explain his excitement after winning the race. Speaking through his translator, promised that he is coming back to run the race again. “IknowtheMandelanamebecauseheisthe world icon. Being part of a project with the Mandela name is an honour. It was the first time I have won the race and the greatest achievement of the year,” he said. The 28 year old Seme said becoming the third winner of the race was a surprise to him. “I’m happy and this shows that training hard pays. I have been training for six months and next year I’m aiming for a win. I’m happy about the race and to be part of something that has a Mandela name. Lastyear’swinneroftherace,BrightonChipere didn’t finish the race on Sunday. He threw in the towel after running 13 km and he said he was disappointed at himself. “IrealisedthatIwaskillingmyself.Mybody couldn’t take it anymore. I think if I had trained like last year, maybe I would have made it to the finish,” said Chipere. The first female runner was Chiyedza Choroke who was followed by her sister Lizih Choroke. The fourth place was taken by Winile Mnisi and the fifth by Cary Ann Smith.GENERATIONS LINDI shows up at the Three Towers at the worst possible time. Cindy worries when Scott’s conscience starts to get the better of him. Dineo gets a taste of her own medicine. Patricia gets the fright of her life when she arrives for work. Phenyo has finally had enough. Isabel plans a romantic dinner but gets a nasty surprise. Akhona is chuffed to see her old partner­in­crime. MJ threatens to kick Choppa out of the house. Khethiwe’s apology falls on deaf ears. Senzo is thrown by an altercation he witnesses. Jason doesn’t appreciate being kept in the dark. Dineo receives a grim warning. Isabel lays down some ground rules for her rela­ tionship. Nicholas lets his jealousy get the better of him. Scott’s plan to get closer to the Dlomos fails miserably. ISIDINGO SIBEKOGold,aproudexampleofthefamilyname.Katlego not so much. Lerato finds herself in a sticky situation. With all the confusion and drama around the wedding, Prada forgot to kiss the bride...until now. Lincoln Sibeko may have the SG Ladies under control but here comes much bigger problem. Agnes has a chat with Ayanda that Ayan­ da wishes she could take back. With all the confusion and drama around the wedding, Prada forgot to kiss the bride...until now. Lincoln Sibeko may have the SG Ladies under control but here comes much bigger problems. Agnes has a chat with Ayanda that Ayanda wishes she could take back. Well Abhi you may be gone but the final twist is surely too clever even for you. Benjamin wants re­ venge on Barker for buying the SG shares in secret. Ma Agnes closes in on Lerato’s scheming ways. Eddie drops a personal and unexpected bombshell. Calvin finds he is collateral damage in Frank’s ONTV revamp scheme. Sechaba discovers that sorry isn’t the hardest word. SCANDAL DANIEL continues to woo Precious, but is his attraction to heronlyanact?WithMarcelwatchingthehouse,Cameron realises he needs to take drastic action to protect Bronnie. Tino and Erin start the thirty day countdown during whichDintle can return to claim her child. Daniel receives infor­ mation about NFH which disturbs him greatly and Pre­ cious gets news from Daniel which causes her to rethink her future. Bronnie and Cameron find themselves a new temporary home but perhaps it’s not as secure as they be­ lieve. Richard Tsebo pays the Ngemas an unexpected visit and places quite a burden on their shoulders. RHYTHM CITY MANGALISO moves into Kilowatt with his few posses­ sions. Quinton starts screaming every time Naomi comes near him, which makes Gail a little confused. Kop cannot bear watching Jafta buy everyone drinks and tells him the truth. Mamokete is angry with Kop for telling Jafta the truth about Rose’s pregnancy. Puleng rescues Mangaliso from a grilling by the boys. Cuba warns her daughter about taking on more than she should, but will Puleng listen? Gail finds a clue in the basement where Quinton was being kept and Naomi catches her red­handed. Mangaliso doesn’t have any luck finding a job. Sifiso realises that Vic­ toria is hiding something from him and Miles. Victoria’s forced to confess when Sifiso catches her uncle at the house. Mangaliso experiences disappointment when try­ ing to get back into university. Gail investigates and con­ nects Naomi to the scene of the kidnapping. Victoria dis­ covers that her family are coming for a visit. Mangaliso is struck down by a mystery illness, and Gail turns to David for help. DAYS OF OUR LIVES STEPHANIE is surprised when Kayla shows up and not pleased when Kayla tells her that Adrienne called her. Ian shows up at the hospital needing stitches and Daniel works on him. Melanie demands to know what Nicole means by Chloe hurting Daniel. Nicole says she was just running her mouth because she is drunk and upset. Arian­ na visits E.J. and he wakes up saying Sami’s name. E.J. awakens but has no memory of Sami finding out about Sydney and thinks Sami is his wife. Chloe tells Nicole that they cannot be friends anymore because Nicole could ruinZazi in concerther and her baby’s future. Kayla tells Stephanie that the test results might not have been changed by anyone just an error that was caught by the techni­ cian before the test results were given to Chloe. Nicole is on a mission to find out about the oran­ gutan Brady was talking to the pet cemetery di­ rector about. Later, Nicole finds Brady’s blue tooth on the floor and puts it in her ear hearing Vivian’s voice.Connie Chiume plays Mamokete Khuse in Rhythm City.THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL MARCUS and Dayzee bask in their love for each other and remember the paths that they took that brought them together. Rick attempts to discourage Hope from giving Liam a second chance attheirmarriage.Steffypaysavis­ it to Liam and presents him with an ultimatum to chose between her and Hope. Ridge and Taylor fondly reminisce about their past as they make comparisons to the Hope/Liam/Steffy situation. Rick gives Hope unsolicited advice about what to do regarding Liam and their marriage. Liam begs Hope for forgiveness and an imme­ diate answer on whether or not she will give him a second chance. Tho­ mas and Caroline’s relationship grows while spending the afternoon with Danielle. Convinced that she and Liam need a fresh start in their mar­ riage, Hope selects a date and loca­ tion for their next wedding. Hearing that Liam and Hope are going to re­ do their wedding vows, Steffy de­ cides to take him out on a night on the town to show him what it is like to be free.Natal Midlands police choir impresses PHOTO: SUPPLIEDSome members of the Natal Mid­ lands police choir which came third at the POLMUSCA competiotion that took place in Dun­ dee recently.NOMPENDULO NGUBANE >>nompendulo.ngubane@mye­ cho.co.za THE Natal Midlands police choir has con­ tinued to shine as it recently came third in the Police Musical and Cultural Associ­ ation (Polmusca) music competition in Dundee. The choir, which was formed more than 20 years, has walked away with the first prize three years in a row from 2010 to 2012. According to its spokesperson Captain Musa Ntombela, the music competition has been taking place for a number of years. It is aimed at selecting choristersMusic enthusiasts wanted NOMPENDULO NGUBANEPHOTO: DUMISANI ZONDIMusic lovers in and around Pietermaritzburg are expected to head for Dave’s Jazz Club in Imbali this Sunday where Pietermaritzburg young guitarist Zazi Mncube and his band will entertain them with music at 2 pm. He will be joined by upcoming poet Nonhlanhla Mafare while popular jazz DJ Sipho Sokhela from Sobantu will dish out various recorded music. Mncube has become a permanent monthly feature at this venue situated at 530 Imbali Unit 15. Contact David on 072 053 7592>>nompendulo.ngubane@mye­ cho.co.za UNSIGNED musicians, including vocalists and DJs who think they have a music flair are offered an opportunity to enter a tal­ ent search by Jack Daniels. Entrants will be given a platform to dem­ onstrate their skill, including gigs where they will begin securing their own fan base and impress. Jack Daniels has officially partnered withfrom four different districts in the prov­ ince to form one provincial choir which will compete on national championships. The four districts are Natal Midlands, Durban, uThukela and uMzimkhulu. The provincialchampionshipwilltakeplacein Gauteng in September. “On the provincial stage competing, there would ten different provinces com­ peting. The Natal Midlands choir has been competing in provinces such as Lim­ popo, Cape Town and Eastern Cape. They also participate in the community events in order to promote social crime preven­ tion and to build community relations amongst the public,” said Ntombela. Asked how many of the choristers wereselected to be part of one provincial choir, he said there is still an auditioning stage. “They would have to go through an audi­ tioningstagewheretheywouldbeselect­ ed. We will have that information once the auditions are complete. We are look­ ing forward to the auditions and the chor­ isters are excited. “Iwouldliketothankthededicationfrom the choir management. The team man­ agement has worked so hard in ensuring that the institution runs smoothly. You have been great and we salute you for your love and passion that you have con­ tributed with,” said Ntombela.threemusicallegendsasJackDanielsmu­ sic scouts. These are T­BO Touch, DJ Vinny Da Vinci and the legendary kwaito star Mandla “Spikiri” Mofokeng. The three music scouts are known for their broad range of music genres. Jack Daniels public relations officer Eliza­ beth Senger said Jack Daniela and music share a long history with Jack himself, having begun one of the oldest recorded music sponsorship in the 1860s. “With the help of the legendary T­BO Touch, Mandla ‘Spikiri’ and Vinni Da Vinci we would like to continue Jack’s love af­ fair with music. We will do this by helping showcase up and upcoming artists creat­ ing their own authentic sounds,” she said. T­BO hosts his weekly Touchdown Show on Metro FM, is also the president ofAkon’s Konvict Muzik South Africa and runs his own entertainment company, Trademark Entertainment. Mandla ‘Spikiri’ Mofokeng is a pioneering kwaito musician, singer and producer, born and bred in Meadowlands, Soweto. DJ Vinny Da Vinci is one of SA’s most well­ known and loved house DJs, who has been spinning the discs since the early 90s. Entrants can visit www.jackscouts.co.za from a mobile device to enter. Follow our progress on FB at JackDanielsSA, #Jacks­ couts. The winning artists, as selected by the JD Music Scouts, in addition to receiv­ ing exposure through the campaign, will win a trip to the US to discover the history of hip hop and house music.Maritzburg sign former Vasco goalkeeper Salie MARITZBURG United have signed former Vasco da Gama goalkeeper Tawfeeq Salie. Salie, who played for Cape Town All Stars last term,haspennedathree­yeardealwiththeTeam of Choice. United commercial manager, Younus Kadodia, is confident the 22­year­old will prove his worth.“The goalkeeping department has seen a lot of change this season with Arthur Bartman taking over as the goalkeeper coach and we believe that Salie’s signing is a positive one, especially with him having game­time at Vasco da Gama in the National First Division last season “He has shown immense potential and has been part of the junior national teams in the past and isstillyoung.AndunderthetutelageofArthurand guys like Shu­aib (Walters), we believe he can de­ liver on this potential,” he added. Maritzburg faced Free State Stars in a Premier­ ship tie at Charles Mopeli Stadium last night. Re­ sults were not available at the time of going to press. KickOff.comFormer Vasco Da Gama goalminder Tawfeeq Salie has signed a three­ year deal with Maritzburg United.Back to reality forBAFANA BAFANA IT’S now back to real life and to official fixtures for Bafana Bafana. The time to play a series of friendlies has now ended and head coach Gordon Igesund and his troops need to concentrate on the upcoming games and make sure that the country qualifies for 2014 Brazil World Cup. Last week, the SA senior national side played two quality international friendlies against the reigning African Champions, Nigeria and Burkina Faso respectively during a series of sporting events to honour former President Nelson Mandela. The SA outfit went down 2-0 against the Nigerians last WednesdayTHABO DLADLA THE match between South African former footballers and their Italian counterparts confirmed that previous footballers were not better than the present generation. Although, the Italians were much older than our team, they proved to be fitter and cleverer. We hope that this useless debate is a closed chapter now. Football in South Africa has definitely improved compared to 30-40 years ago. The present generation is unfairly compared to their peers across the world.Race for the disabled DISABLED athletes from all over KwaZulu­ Natal and other provinces are to vie for top honours in the 2013 Seven Wheels and Run­ ners race hosted by Richmond Riders andbut they managed to bounce back and won 2-0 against Burkina Faso. The reality is Bafana Bafana will faceBotswananextmonth,7September, at Moses Mabhida Stadium in a must-win World Cup qualifying encounter. Also the tricky situation is, South Africans will have to pray hard andhopeforthebestbecausetheticket to Brazil is no longer in their hands. SA’s trip to Brazil in 2014 will depend on the other fixture between the Central African Republic and Ethiopia. SA will be hoping that CAR pull off a major upset by beating the current group leaders Ethiopia in order for Bafana to progress to the final round of World Cup qualifiers.Igesund has agreed that the friendlies were tough, quality and a good exercise, but his forwards need toapplysome“urgency”infrontofthe goalmouth. “Sometimes I feel we need to be more quicker around that area because only goals win matches.” He says it was evident in their recent international friendlies. “I thought we were able to bounce back brilliantly against Burkina Faso on Saturday. We dominated but still failed to use most of the chances we created. Maybe my players were a little bit too patient, but if you create chances and don’t score it can be a concern,” said the coach.Igesund has announced his troops for warBafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund. He is hoping that all players in his wish list will be available or will be allowed by the circumstances to be part of the squad. For the past three weeks it has been difficult for Igesund as most players pulled out for different reasons, such as injuries and Caf fixtures for teams like Orlando Pirates. “We are almost used to working with obstacles every time we call up players for the national team. We understand there’s good reason for that but we hope for good preparations for Botswana game because it’s the Fifa date. He hopes “to field the best team available” against Botswana and hisIn fact it was embarrassing to see manyofourguysbeingobese.Whatexample are we setting for the young players? A lot of education is needed to improve sports in general. People need to learn that sports do not end the day you retire from professional football. Exercise and proper diet should be a lifestyle for those involved as coaches and managers. Surely, as adults you cannotbeasfitandtrimasayoungperson. The “legends” football match against the Italians gave a clear picture ofSouthAfricanfootball.Ithinkformer footballers should do more than just talking. We are all part of South African FootballAssociation.Therealityisthat many of our guys played football under the era of kick and rush coupled with tricks done randomly. Technical-tactical understanding is still a challenge. We need to humble ourselves and undergo training to improve our coaching skills. Black football coaches in particular need to be a bit more disciplined in our country. We do not take the job of football coaching seriously. It is not goodfor the industry that football coaches are obese. I think many of our guys are capable; we just need to improve our professionalism. Many former players wanttobegivenjobsinthePSLwithout proving themselves at youth level. People fail to understand that coaching is a professional job. South African football needs top technicians at youth level. If we are to compete with the best in the world, our only hope is lower levels. We hope that the South African Football Association gets a visionary leader in the upcoming elections. This country needs the kind of leadership that will put the interests of youth in the forefront. Presently, there are very few leaders even at district level. FootballleaderslikeEricMtshatsha and a few others are an endangered species in South African football. The country is short of selfless leaders. We now get into political positions to line ourpockets.Ifyoudonotagreewithme check our districts’ vehicles, they are not used for private business. Unzima lo mthwalo!Runners Club this Sunday. According to Richmond Riders and Runners club chairperson Michael Luthaka, this is the biggest wheelchair racing event in the histo­ ry of uMgungundlovu district and the whole of KZN. The race is divided into three categories: 21. 1km whose entry fee is R50, 10km whoseentry fee is R40 and 1.5km whose entry fee is R40. Forms to enter the race are available at Kell.ComandBoxerstoreinRichmond.Com­ pleted forms to be returned to Kell.Com at 66 Shepstone Street in Richmond. For more information contact Luthaka on 072 248 3327, ­Suppliedlatest pick includes foreign-based players and local players. Current Bafana squad Goalkeepers: Itumeleng Khune, Wayne Sandilands, Senzo Meyiwa Defenders: Siyanda Xulu, Bongani Khumalo, Thabo Nthethe, Anele Ngcongca, Tsepo Masilela, Thabo Matlaba, Buhle Mkhwanazi Midfielders: Dean Furman, Oupa Manyisa, Andile Jali, Reneilwe Letsholonyane, Siphiwe Tshabalala, Bongani Zungu, Kamohelo Mokotjo, Daine Klate, Kagisho Dikgacoi, Thulani Serero Strikers: Bernard Parker, Tokelo Rantie, Kermit Erasmus.-Jerry Barnes31 August 20:15 HARRY GWALA STADIUMECHO and Maritzburg United are giving readers a chance to WIN one of 10DOUBLE MATCH TICKETSSMS the words “ECHO” “MU” your name and ID number to 32697 SMSs Cost R1,50 eachEmployees of Maritzburg United, ECHO and THE WITNESS may not enter the competitionCompetition closes at noon on 30 August 2013. Winners will be notified by telephone and must collect their tickets from Maritzburg United offices by 11 am on 31 August 2013.PAGE 24 August 29, 2013SIYAVULA NGESONTO, 9 am - 2 pmODDMENTS TO CLEAR!* Various colours and styles* Sizes: 6-10* Sizes: 6-10 * Brown * NavySLIP-ON AVAILABLE!* Black * Grey454 CHURCH STREET e-mail: quikservshoes@telkomsa.net TEL/FAX: 033 394 9077Orlando Pirates striker Sifiso Myeni of Pi­ rates and Kaizer Chiefs defender Siboniso Gaxa during the MTN 8 1st leg semi final match be­ tween between their teams at FNB Stadi­ um in Johannesburg on Saturday. Ezikam­ agebhula beat Ama­ khosi by 1­0 through Diane Klate’s free kick.Maritzburg United to intensify campaign It was good to start with a win, especially playing at homea win, especially playing at home. I ported to be still nursing injuries are am happy that we achieved our mis- Ashley Hartog, Nhlanhla sion which was to collect maximum Vilakazi and Philani Zulu. We supply it, we fit it and we guarantee it! points. Last season we struggled Despite the worries against these small teams and so around the camp, the it is good to get a win against them this Team of Choice can rely time,” said Middendorp. YOU CAN NOW PAY YOUR DSTV SUBS AT OUR STEVE’S TV Players reSTORE BY CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD ONLYOffice No. 2, Total Square Building Opp. Asmalls (Pinetown) • 076 594 4226 9 Wilson Street, PMB (Next to Laager Centre) Tel: 076 792 4487Early dates available SECOND TIMERS GET FREE LESSONSSPECIAL LEARNER’S LESSONSFULL COURSE – 20 HOURS Code B (8) R1 500 Including car hire Code C1 (10) R1 600 including truck hire SPECIAL – 10 HOURS Code B (8), Code C1 (10) – Half Course R1 000 50% DEPOSITontheirGhanaianstrikerYakubuMohammed who already shows signs of being deadly in the front of the goalmouth. Yakubu scored the only goal against Polokwane City. -Jerry Barnes.1995 50mlRemoves Razor Bumps & PimplesIndawo yokulala nokuphumula, iphephile, Ihlanzekile Pietermaritzburg: 033 342 2510, 033 346 0361 Ladysmith: 084 322 2872 Dundee: 084 927 6486 Durban: 073 219 8813It is also encouraging that United were able to win their first official opening fixture against the rookies Polokwane City 1-0 at Harry Gwala Stadium early this month. Although the Team of Choice’s offseasonpreparationswerealmostdisturbed by the injuries of a couple of players, the head coach Ernst Middendorp’s mission is to keep the momentum shown against City in order to end in the top eight bracket at the end of the season. Middendorp also believes the recent break gave his injured players a chance to heal. He was reported saying that he is happy to start the campaign on a high note as this will set the tune for the rest of the season. “It was good to start withARITZBURG United are expected to intensify their campaign for maximum points when they host UniversityofPretoria this Saturday night at Harry Gwala Stadium. Midweek (Wednesday) the Team of Choice travelled to Charles Mopeli Stadium and played Free State Stars. Whatever happened in the Free State must be treated as history in order for the players to stay focused and strong in the current season. Although United’s game is not expected to be smooth sailing, it is likely to earn maximum points against AmaTuks, especially as it happens in front of the home fans. If the home side can keep the heat, steam and pressurise the visitors all the way, a win will be easily secured.Echo edendale edition 29 aug 2013
