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Miss Glitz Glamour YOUNG girls between the ages of 16 and 24 years are invited to take part in the Miss Glitz Glamour pageant taking place at the KwaPata hall on 1 March. The pageant, hosted by Umpheme woMzansi entertainment in partner­ ship with Fanotainment, is aimed at teaching young girls the importance of loving them­ selves. The event starts at 4pm and the join­ ing fee is R100. Performing artists include 2­ Fabuluous, a local hip hop group, DJ Bonga, Musa, T­zwe, Scoolest and Sandy Soul. There will also be actors from Lokshin bioskop, and surprise actors from SABC 1. Those wanting to take part must contact Queen Gutshwa at 073 844 009 by 27 March. Gutshwa is pictured with Cyril Bhengu. They are both of Umpheme womzansi entertainment. PHOTO: NOKULUNGA NGOBESE
MUNICIPALITY to replace faulty water meters
>> Shortage of metres by the supplier has delayed the process
N a bid to resolve the issue of inflated water bills, which is affecting city residents particularly those in the Greater Edendale area, the municipality aims to have read 100% of meters by the end of this month. Speaking at a Msunduzi Municipality Exco meeting, municipal manager Mxolisi Nkosi said that the aim is to fix all faulty meters so that they can do correct readings regularly. The process was targeted for completion last month, but was delayed due to the shortage of meters by the supplier. “Among the challenges that we face is that sometimes, we cannot locate the addresses written on our lists. Sometimes the readings are not done due to extreme weather conditions, and meter readers need to be provided with the appropriate uniform for even when it is raining.” Chief financial officer Nelisiwe Ngcobo said that while they have already read about 80% of water meters, there are still challenges and as a result, they have appointed a task team to deal with those issues. “Task team members meet on a weekly basis to talk about issues relating to buried meters, those that cannot be located etc, or properties where readers cannot gain access because they are locked”, she said.
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UMASIPALA waseThekwini oholwa yiMeya uMnuz James Nxumalo ubunomcimbi wesidlo sasekuseni esizindeni sokungcebeleka iMax Lifestyle ekwa-V eMlazi eningizimu yeTheku ngoLwesine olwedlule,. Lesi sidlo bekungkwesokwethula uhlelo olubizwa ngoMlazi Festival and Expo oluzoqala ngomhla ka-4 kuze kube umhla ka-6 kuMbasa (April) 2014. Kukhona abazobuza ukuthi umcimbi waseMlazi uhlanganiseni ne-
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yaniswa khona osomabhizinisi nosozimboni abakhulu nabancane. UMasipala weTheku wenza into ehlale ikhalelwa ngabantu ngaso sonke isikhathi, ukuvulelwa amathuba emisebenzi namabhizinisi. Njengoba kukhulunywa ngomcimbi ozoba seMlazi, kumenywa wonke kusukela eMlazi kwehle njalo ngogu oluseningizimuyeThekukuzekuyodlula ePort Shepstone, nasezindaweni ezizungeze iTheku, inqobo nje uma umuntu ezokwazi ukuphumelela.
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FASHION DESIGN CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMME 21 STEPS TO RETAIL
The Kwa-Zulu Natal Fashion Council is pleased to announce that its Fashion Design Capacity Building Programme: “21 STEPS TO RETAIL” will take place in PIETERMARITZBURG. In collaboration with Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and Project Gateway, the KZNFC aims to develop and mentor designers to a level where they can manage sustainable businesses. Designers are hereby offered the opportunity to bridge the gap between their design skills and business knowledge. The curriculum includes: 1. Technical Skills Training – inspiration, trends, textiles, mood-boards, pattern-making, etc … 2. Business Skills Training – brand management, costing, marketing, etc … 3. Personal Development – time and stress management, etc … 4. Mentorship – Design and create a collection The workshops will be held over a period of 4 – 6 months with training taking place 1 – 2 days per week, on Friday / Saturday. Venue: The Old Prison, 4 Burger Street, Pietermaritzburg Workshops will commence in March 2014. SELECTED DESIGNERS MUST BE ABLE TO COMMIT TO THE TRAINING SESSIONS, travel to the venue in Pietermaritzburg and be able to finance a collection of approximately 12 garments. Interested designers may apply by submitting the following information to Nomonde Masoka nomonde@kznfc.co.za by deadline: Friday, 28th February 2014. • Max 3-page CV; copy of ID; copy of Qualifications. • Motivation letter why you should be selected for this training programme. • Selected designers will be required to pay a commitment fee of only R500. For more information, please contact Nomonde Tel: 031 825 8569 • Fax: 086 774 4526 102 Lilian Ngoyi (Windermere) Road www.kznfc.co.za
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NOKULUNGA NGOBESE >>nokulungan@myecho.co.za IN just a month since schools have re­opened in the prov­ ince, violence seems to be on the rife with separate stab­ bing incidents at Mehlokazulu and KwaMncane high schools recently. At Mehlokazulu, it is alleged that a group of pupils who had been involved in faction fighting in their areas took the fight school. SAPS spokesperson, Captain Thu­ lani Zwane, said that a 19­ year­old victim was stabbed on the school premises during lunch break. “Two suspects, Mthobisi Shezi (18) and Sbongiseni Shezi (23), appeared in the magis­ trate’s court last Monday . The situation is under police control at this stage,” he said. In a similar incident, a 24­ year old man was stabbed in his back on Wednesday, fol­ lowing an argument between two pupils from KwaMncane High School. A pupil, who did not want to be identified, said the two pupils had been drinking, and started fighting. During school break, the one went out and came back with knives that had been hidden in the bush­ es. Several boys who were not students also showed up, and lured a group of pupils outside the school premises, where one of them was stabbed. Zwane said their de­ tectives are investigating the incident. He said a case of assault had been opened and that a 24­year­old man was stabbed in his back by the suspect. “The incident took place outside the school premises and the victim is not a pupil. No arrests have been made,” he said. KwaZulu Natal Department of Educa­ tion spokesperson Sihle Mlot­ shwa said “This is a societal problem which extends to our schools.We ask societies to ensure that our communities are safe and free from vio­ lence. If we can tackle this is­ sue at a societal level, we will not find this problem at our schools. We urge all stake­ holders including parents, to work with the department in curbing these incidents.”
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YOUNG Imbali woman’s dream to study further has been scuppered by her difficulty in getting a matric certificate which she sat for in 2010. Sphephelo Khuzwayo (22) said the Department of Education has failed to give out her matric certificate. She told Echo that she completed her matric at Sukuma Comprehensive School in 2010. The only thing she has is a statement of results with the wrong information, she said. “Icollectedthestatementofresults in January 2011 from the school. When I got the results, I noticed that my mathematics results were missing. I went back to the school but they failed to fix the problem. “I was told that there were no results, or any information, available from the system. I even went to Durban for an inquiry and the only thing they gave me was a print out of the same results with the same error. I have made many trips to Durban hoping that the matter would be sorted out, but nothing is happening,” said Khuzwayo, adding that her last visit to the department was last month. “The last time I went there, I was advised to start over from Grade 10. I can’t go back to Grade 10. I want to study journalism and be a political reporter but I cannot do that. I want my certificate so that I can
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CANNOT say I enjoyed my childhood very much, and understandably so. It was not nice to attend a normal school where there were no disabled children. But my mother treated me as a normal person, even if she was very sensitive to my special needs. Yet the reality of my disability did not go away. When other children ran to and fro, chasing the soccer ball, or playing hide and seek, I was not a part of that. My special shoes did not allow me to be free to do so. At least when I was at home, I could play soccer, swim in the river, play toys and ride bicycles with other children because I did not have to wear those heavy shoes that supported me to walk, without tiring and falling down at short notice. But even with community soccer teams, I had to be a goal keeper. That is, if we were having friendly matches. I would often be thrown out of the game if there was a money bat involved. Our opponents knew that my left leg was weak, so they would score on the left. Hence, I spent a great deal of time as a spectator of many a community soccer match rather than being a participant. It was often alienating and lonely. But my friends liked me because I was enthusiastic company, and I did not feel like I was not a part
GENERATIONS NOLUNTU is worried about Mnqobi’s safe­ ty. Khethiwe demands to know the truth about her lover’s past. Jabulani says it’s time to turn to the prophet for help. Priska reveals her true feelings to Nicholas. Ngamla tells the family about his long lost son. Scott finds out he was set up. Dirty Harry challenges MJ to a sparring session. Having sex at the office is a great way to get rid of stress. Xolani reveals his next sur­ prise to horrified Ruby. Patrick comes up with a crafty plan to get what he wants. Senzounwittinglymakesasituationworse by saying all the wrong things. Akhona de­ cides Scott can go to hell, she’ll do things onherown.Nicholasisouttoscorebrownie points with his ex. Choppa is stunned to hear about the latest development in his best friend’s life. A carefully planned ro­ mantic dinner goes very badly wrong. ISIDINGO BRADLEY struggles to deal with the ad­ vances of Joanne the journalist. Calvin pays a visit to his Uncle in a bid to seek clo­ sure. Zeb finds Facepage can be socially awkward as he reaches out to unlikely can­ didates in a bid to find more friends. Brad­ ley becomes obsessed with seeking justice for Charlie. Calvin is presented with the op­ portunityofalifetime.Zebfindsanunlikely new best friend. The Deep is led to believe that Brad was responsible for the fight with Sechaba. Calvin prepares to leave for Europe, although it’s clear that he has not recovered from his kidnapping ordeal. In­ fluenced by Sechaba, Zeb decides to keep his growing friendship with Eddie under wraps. Will Brad survive his disciplinary hearing? Calvin is not really coping with his
Izigebengu zicasha ngokungalethwa kwezidingo SEKUYISIKHATHI sokuthi manje amaphoyisa akhombise ukungesabi futhi nokuzethemba ekwazini umthetho ngokuthi abophe bonke laba abashisa impahla yomphakathi ngoba befuna okuthile. Akwenzi mqondo ukushisa imitholampilo, amahholo, izitolo, imizi yamakhansela nokunye ngoba nje kuthiwa kufunwa amanzi kumbe ugesi. Phela uma lesi simo siyekwa izwe
lizobuyela emuva lapho belingenazo khona zonke lezi zinto. Kufanele nje kekuboshwe ababili abathathu bagwetshwe ngalezi zenzo ukuze nabanye akade besathi bazokwenza noma ilaphi kuleli batheneke amandla. Kubonakala sengathi uhulumeni uyesaba ujezisa lezi zigila-mkhaba ezicasha ngezidingo ngoba esaba ukuhamba kwamavoti kanti amaqembu aphikisayo wona kubon-
akala sengathi ajabule afile ngale mibhikisho ukuze ayisebenzise ukukhombisa ukukwehluleka kukahulumeni. Uma kunje singavuka ekuseni lonke izwe selinemibhikisho. Kuyaye kubonakale nje ukuthi abanye ababhikishi abafune kuzwa ncazelo ngokuhamba kwamanzi, kodwa nje bona into abayifunayo amanzi. Abanye uthola ukuthi sebemoshe
Is it healthy to take a disabled child to a normal school? >> With the surgical shoe on, and the steel caliper, my play was limited of them. The problem was at school. I did not feel that it was nice for my friends to be around me when I was at school because I could not play at all. And it was compulsory that I wore those shoes. I actually had a nursing matron patrolling me at home to check if I had the shoes on at all times. She felt like a representative from Correctional Services checking on a prisoner who is still serving time at home. I was her polio prisoner. I would often spot her as she entered the gate into our yard and I would disappear as quickly as I could because I never wore my surgical
shoes at home. Sometimes she would seemerunningawayinordertoavoid her, but sometimes she did not. And at other times I would be lucky that she did not find me at home when she came to supervise me. If she found me, I would feel like she had come to take me to Edendale Hospital, to spend more years under guard. She did not forget to remind me that I would be kept in hospital permanently if I did not wear my caliperandsurgicalboots.Thepossibility of spending more years than the oneand-half-year period I had to endure in hospital was not welcome news. It was a nightmare having her in my life. She came once in a while, but
you never knew when she would come to check on me at home. I can’t even remember her name. But she was a mature, beautiful black woman who always wore her black wig that made her look like an Indian lady. She could have been in her early 30s - the age of my father’s younger sisters at the time. As I said, I could not play nicely with my friends when I had my surgical shoes and the steel caliper on. It was only in later years at Amakholwa High that I was able to play something at school – my very favourite sporting activity, table-tennis, which my older brothers also liked playing at the Edendale YMCA community center
impahla ngamanzi, mhlawumbe ahambe izinsuku ezimbili nje kuphela. Imvamisa labo abayi ngisho emihlanganweni ukuze bachazelwe ngoba vela abafune ncazelo. Kwabanye isuke igcagcele esokeni ngoba phela basuke vele bengalifuni ikhansela endaweni bese befuna ukulikhipha ngamanzi. Akulethwe izidingo ngendlela efanele khona bezobonakala labo abagangayo.
and at school. I was definitely different to other children but my mother insisted that Iattendanormalschoolandnotaspecialschoolforpeoplelikeme.Besides, there are a few special schools for disabled people because we are a minority in society. My mother also felt that attending a normal school would make me adapt easily to mainstream society. Shewantedmetofeelthesameasothers. She encouraged me to see myself as no different to others. But sometimes it felt like she was patronising me – just making me feel good about myself because I was her child. I am not always sure if it is healthy to take a disabled child to a normal school. But thanks to my mother’s support, I have been a team leader of many so-called normal people since my teenage years, when she forced me to head a musical group from her small storeroom. I was to later find myself teaming up with friends to head a community drama group. I have since had privileges of supervising so-called normal people in various professional environments with much ease. Hence, I hug my mother with a tearful heart as I write these words. I hope every parent who has a disable,d or so-called “abnormal”, child willtakecounsel.Itmaynothavebeen easy. Like I said, when I was in lower grades there was no playing during school breaks for me, and I had to watch other children racing around like flies in a room full of slaughtered animal carcasses. But I was being trained to defy the odds *This is an adapted extract from Simphiwe Mkhize’s unpublished memoirs called Anger Mismanaged
MY ECHO SOAPIES post­traumatic stress. Will Zeb admit he’s worried to be seen with a cop as a friend? Bradley, unaware, reminds Charlie of the horror of the body in the shaft. Zebedee shocks Sechaba to the core. Calvin starts the rest of his life. SCANDAL KILAandNdumisomakeastartlingdiscov­ ery and Daniel takes out the trash. Lerumo airs some feelings and the consequences of Anzani’s actions begin to weigh on her. Speculation abounds about whether NFH is being intentionally sabotaged. Surprises abound when a new, unwanted partner­ ship is formed and Kila questions whether he has been played for a fool by someone he thought was an ally. Mangi is added to the list of people experiencing bad luck while a growing sense of unease spreads in the company. Still floating on cloud nine after his recent business triumph, Daniel is brought down to earth by a serious phone call. Instead of being put off by Ndumiso’s lack of interest in her; Sarafina decides to go the unconventional route. Daniel insists on getting all the answers he can in Dr. Letaba’s office, but isn’t prepared for them when he gets them. Anzani’s torn between defying her father again and breaking Lerumo’s heart, but Mmadika offers her an unexpected alternative. While still reeling from Daniel’s news, Shakira takes surpris­
ing action. When Gontse does some dig­ ging for Sarafina, things take a surprising turn. MUVHANGO KHOMOTJO is not pleased when Lerumo lays down the law concerning their mar­ riage. Thuli meets a dashing stranger who intrigues her. Mulalo finds out something that infuriates him. A mysterious woman goes to visit Ranthumeng. Pat goes look­ ing for Thuli. A journalist asks Mulalo some tricky questions about his wife’s tender. Ranthumengwakesup,butthereisaprob­ lem. News about Teboho landing the cleaning tender is all over the newspapers. Pat is very unhappy about his father’s marriage to Kho­ motjo. A stranger shows up at the B&B with some startling news. The uncles give Mulalo an ultimatum. Khomot­ jo disregards Leru­ mo’swishesandplans a surprise party. RHYTHM CITY GAIL encourages Lucilla to fight for her relation­ ship with DH. Sifiso
and Reneilwe see each other for the first time at the shisa nyama. Everyone’s des­ perately worried about Sis Bee and Mamokete competing for the church coun­ sil position. Bash is up to something and he wants to get Niki involved. Bash tries to scamNikiintofundinghisdreamofrunning a taxi business. A smitten Sifiso tries to see Reneilwe again. Bash proposes a number­ number scam to Niki to raise capital for his taxi business. Sifiso gives Reneilwe a brush­off. Mamokete goes head to head with Sis Bee for the church board position. Rose and Caroline try to intervene in the growing conflict between Mamokete and Sis Bee. Reneilwe swears that she is done with boys. Ni­ ki decides to invest in Bash’s taxi business idea. DAYS OF OUR LIVES VIVIAN is delighted to hear that Brady took the compa­ nyoutfromunderVictor.Sami gets a call from Lucas asking that Allie come to visit him in Hong Kong. Impostor Rafe tries to have Allie kidnapped but Sa­ mi interrupts with the news from Lucas. Chad agrees to be E.J.’s best man. E.J. and Taylor just miss meeting again. Hope and Bo’s date
is interrupted by Ciara. Chloe continues to unravel when she thinks Parker is crying when he is not. E.J. tells Ted to find the woman he met and Lexie overhears. At the wedding, E.J. and Taylor finally come face to face. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL TAYLOR is heartbroken that Thomas has decided to leave LA to work in Paris at For­ rester International. Dayzee has a near miss at a Farmer’s Market when Marcus and Maya almost run into each other. Pam suggests to Eric that she may be taking an interest in him romantically. Marcus excit­ edly introduces his adoptive brother, Cart­ er,toDayzeeandtherestofhisfamily.Stef­ fy is on a flight home from Paris to LA and spills her life story and plans for her future to a stranger sitting beside her. Meanwhile, Hope is more than confident that their un­ dying love and the past that they have shared will ultimately be what helps Liam make the decision to choose her. Liam and Steffy’s reunion following her return from Paris is short­lived when she presents him with an ultimatum. After a candid conver­ sation with Eric, Taylor begins to feel that her family finally has good things in store on the horizon. Taylor’s years of built­up anger and resentment are unleashed dur­ ing a conversation with Brooke about their daughters.
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