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Vol. 32 No. 2 January 14 - 20, 2020 Tel: 039-974-2237/ 039-974-3216 email: risingsun@scottburgh.co.za 083-309-9998
Scottburgh High School
Scottburgh High School matriculants celebrate with principal, Mr Cafeterio, after collecting their statement of results last week.
celebrates 100% pass rate The KZN matric class of 2019 has far exceeded Aveneshni plans to study chemical engineering at and 15 higher certificates. The highest achiever
its expectations after achieving a commendable UKZN. was Shangase Slindokuhle. School governing body
pass rate of 81.3%. This is a huge improvement of chairman, Mr Niven Pillay, congratulated the
5.1%, compared with the 2018 results. Ugu Sihle High School in Malangeni achieved a 90% learners on their results. "2019 has been a chal-
District was the top performing district in KZN, pass rate with 29 bachelor passes, 39 diploma lenging year for all educators and pupils. To those
with Scottburgh High learner, Sifundo Shozi, mak- passes and 29 higher certificates. The students matriculants that made it, congratulations and best
ing the top five in the district. A number of schools achieved a whopping 99,9% pass rate in physical wishes. To those that didn't, please realise that
within the Umdoni Circuit achieved a 100 percent science. The top achievers were Thobekile there are many options available to try and accom-
pass rate, while others also obtained laudable Thabethe, Asanda Mahlaba and Vuyisile plish your goals. All is not lost. The school looks
results. Mbangwa. Top achiever, Thobekile Thabethe plans forward to a fruitful 2020 academic year."
to study occupational therapy at UKZN.
Scottburgh High School maintained its high stan- Gugulesizwe High School achieved an 83.2%
dard of achieving a 100% pass rate. The learners Umzinto Secondary School achieved an 89,9 per- pass rate with 59 Bachelor passes, 37 diploma
managed to achieve an 80.2% pass rate in cent pass rate. 178 learners earned 59 Bachelor passes and 18 higher certificates. School governing
Bachelor's passes, and a 19.8% pass rate in the passes, 79 diploma passes and 39 higher certificate body representative, Mr P Shinga, said, “Despite
Diploma passes. The top learners were Sifundo passes. The top three learners were Trinisha the challenges facing the learners without a princi-
Shozi and Aveneshni Govender who earned 6 dis- Soobramoney (6 distinctions), and Clayton pal and resources, they managed to achieve good
tinctions each, Althaf Khader and Sibusiso Moodliar and Tameika Bagratee (5 distinctions results. They have made us proud and we wish
Magwaza (5 distinctions each), Fabian Santo, each). Trinisha plans to study chemical engineering them all the best.”
Semira Pillay, Nicole Pearson and Makoni Panache at Wits University.
(4 distinctions each). Sifundo Shozi, was placed Malangeni High School achieved a 100 percent
Scottburgh High top achiever fourth in the Ugu District and plans to study Roseville Secondary School obtained a 66% pass
Sifundo Shozi. B.Com Accounting in Pretoria. rate with 22 bachelor passes, 25 diploma passes • Continued on page 10Scottburgh South resident
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School broken
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into during
decries dumping of disposable festive season
nappies in stream
THE UMZINTO SAPS is investigating a case
of burglary at the Tholimfundo Primary School
in Umzinto.
It is alleged that on the morning of December
30, 2019, the security official noticed that there
DESPITE ENVIRONMENTAL found in streams is household trash, such had been a break-in.
regulations that protect the quality of as plastic cups, plastic bags and packag- Upon further inspection he found that copper
streams, lakes, and wetlands, solid waste ing, fast-food containers, plastic bottles pipes and electrical plugs had been stolen.
in the form of litter and garbage often and nappies. The concerned resident Detective Warrant Officer Sugen Pillay of the
ends up in these water sources. In urban noted that plastics can be especially haz- Umzinto Detective Service is investigating the
areas, litter illegally dumped into streams, ardous to wildlife, as they can either be case and he can be contacted on 039 974 6500,
or deposited along riverbanks, is often ingested, causing internal organ failure or or, on Crime Stop (086 001 0111) with any
Clothing store in
transported by storm water runoff and slow strangulation. information that might assist in solving this
could cause to flooding. “I am very lucky that the stream runs past case.
A resident in Ann Arbor Road in my house and I am able to use the water
Umzinto burgled
Scottburgh South, has voiced his concern for irrigation purposes but so much more
after the discovery of disposable nappies could be done with this free water, espe-
which had washed out at the Park Rynie cially now that there is a high demand for
beach during the December holiday. The water. It is very sad that people do not
nappies had been dumped at the top of the value the environment and choose to pol-
stream which runs along Raymond lute it by dumping their garbage in the SAPS IS investigating the break-in at Jet
Avenue, and had washed out at the beach. stream. We have a municipal service Stores. It’s alleged that the manager of Jet
He suggested that the water from the which collects garbage on a weekly basis. Stores was alerted to an alarm activation in the
stream could be put to good use as it could It was quite embarrassing when my visi- store. Upon entering the store, the manager
be purified. tors discovered the nappies and they made discovered that the safes had been cut open.
He called on the municipality to look at it clear they did not intend visiting the Cellular ‘phones and cash had been stolen.
enforcing its anti-dumping bylaws and to beach again. This reflects badly on our Anyone with any information that might assist
fine those who dump illegally. Regardless town. I hope that the municipality will in solving this case can contact the investigat-
of source or type, trash in whatever form take stringent measures by enforcing the ing officer, Detective Sergeant Nonhlanhla
pollutes water. The most common litter anti-dumping bylaws,” said the resident. Ndovela, on 039 974 5600, or, Crime Stop on
Rape accused denied bail
Nappies washed out at Park Rynie beach.
SAPS
086 001 0111, or the nearest police station on
10111.
Scottburgh
ON WEDNESDAY, January 8, a 22-year-old victim had been invited into the accused’s room wished to return to Eshowe.
male from Eshowe appeared in the Scottburgh to play cards. The accused had told the child to Sgt. Dlamini opposed bail on the grounds that
CPF AGM
Magistrates Court on a charge of raping a 10- sit on his bed and had then covered both of them the accused was a flight risk, he had no perma-
year-old in Amandawe, during December 2019. with a blanket, and had removed his pants and nent address, as his grandmother in Eshowe had
In his application for bail, the accused told the the child’s underwear. He had then raped the refused to accommodate him and his father
court that he had come to Amandawe to try to child. An older sibling had entered the room could not be traced, and he had no money to pay
find his father. Having no employment and and seen that both the accused and the victim bail. Magistrate Botha therefore denied the bail
nowhere to stay, he had been taken in by a local were naked and had reported the incident to application and remanded the accused in cus-
family and given accommodation on their prop- their mother. Thereafter the police were alerted. tody pending the results of the DNA tests. He SAPS SCOTTBURGH will host its
erty. According to the investigating officer, the The accused stated that if granted bail, he will reappear in court on January 27. Community Police Forum’s Annual General
Meeting on February 5, at 5:30 pm at the
Scottburgh Town Hall. An invitation is extend-
ed to interested residents of Kwa Cele,
Amandawe, Freeland Park, Scottburgh, Park
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Rynie, Kelso, Pennington and Bazley to
attend. Office bearers will be elected in this
meeting. Enquiries may be directed to the sec-
Let people know your business - Advertise in The Rising retary, Princess Mavundla on 039-978-9951.
Sun: Tel: 087-808-9280
Mr
Mr Mduduzi
Ephraim Ximba.
Ximba
is
missing
Mr Mduduzi Ephraim
Ximba, 58, left his
Ensepheni Location
home in Dududu on
January 4, to assist in
a traditional function
and was seen at the
function at 8 pm, but
never returned home.
He is 1.4 metres in
height with black and
grey moustache and
beard. Detective
Sergeant Cyril
Saunders of SAPS
Dududu can be con-
tacted on 039-974-
0151 or Crime Stop
on 086-001-0111
with any information
on the whereabouts of
Mr Ximba.Court
Mid South Coast Rising Sun, January 14 - 20, 2020 News Page 3
Round-up
GENDER-RELATED CRIME: bakkie, a struggle ensued, and the driver was
ejected from the vehicle. He fled into the sur-
For the second time within two days, a male rounding bush, and his assailant disappeared
appeared on a charge of raping a juvenile. The with his bakkie. Four days later, on December
court heard that the accused had failed to 17, two members of the Umkomaas SAPS,
appear in Regional Court 5 on another charge, spotted the stolen vehicle parked on the
and that a warrant for his arrest had most prob- Umkonaas Bridge. Two men were working on
ably been issued by that court. He was remand- the engine. The police officers took careful note
ed in custody pending a formal bail application of the men’s appearance, but by the time they
on the rape charge, on January 20. had executed a U-turn and returned to the vehi-
cle, the men had disappeared. The two were
THEFT & ROBBERY: later recognised at Ultra City in Umgababa, and
were arrested. The investigating officer told
• On Wednesday, January 8, Brandon Joseph the court that both men had co-operated fully in
pleaded guilty to a charge of theft and offered providing the police with names, addresses and
to recompense his victim for the loss of his identity numbers, and that he was not opposed
cash. Joseph also admitted to a previous con- to bail being granted to Accused No 2, as there
viction for possession of drugs. Joseph had was no evidence linking him to the theft of the
been arrested by the Umkomaas police after bakkie, but that he was strenuously opposed to
twice failing to appear in court during late Accused No 1, Bongani Ngcobo, being granted
2019. On the first occasion that he missed bail as motor vehicle theft was a very prevalent
court, Joseph had pleaded ill-health, but had crime, violence had been used during the com-
had no valid excuse to explain his absence on mission of the crime, Ngcobo had a string of
the second date. Magistrate Botha sentenced previous convictions, and he was currently fac-
him to a fine of R3 000 or 6 months in prison, ing another charge of motor vehicle theft relat-
wholly suspended, and Joseph was instructed to ing to an earlier matter. Magistrate Botha grant-
pay back the money he had stolen. ed bail of R500 to Accused No 2, but denied
Ngcaba’s bail application. He will be remanded
• On Thursday, January 9, two males, charged in custody pending his appearance in the
with armed robbery, appeared at a formal bail Scottburgh Regional Court on January 15. Both
application hearing. men will reappear in the District Court on
The court heard that on December 13, 2019, a January 27.
single male approached the driver of a bakkie
at the Engen garage in Park Rynie, and asked TRAFFIC OFFENCES:
the driver what he would charge to transport
furniture on his bakkie. The driver quoted an Five males appeared on separate charges of
amount of R300 and was then instructed to drunk driving. Four were remanded until later
drive to Kelso. At the Abrams turn-off in Kelso, in the month, pending the results of the blood
the driver was instructed to turn onto a gravel analysis reports, and one, who had been arrest-
road, and as he was driving along this road, his ed last year, had the charge against him provi-
Taxi owner killed in Malibu Heights
passenger suddenly pressed a knife into his sionally withdrawn, as the blood analysis report
neck. In his agitation, the driver stalled the was still outstanding after 8 weeks.
A taxi owner was shot and killed in his drive- to his injuries. A case of murder is being inves-
way in Malibu Heights, Umzinto, on Monday, tigated by Provincial Taxi Task Team.
January 6. It is alleged at about 6:45 am the Captain Bhekizenso Zungu can be contacted on
victim was driving into his driveway when he 031-325-6393 or Crime Stop on 086-001-0111
was approached by an unknown gunman who with any information that might assist in solv-
shot him several times. The victim succumbed ing this case.
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TS TIBURON, the training ship in the second consecutive year that
Bayhead, Bluff, that trains sea she received this award. The train-
cadets in all things maritime, ing ship was also awarded the
walked away with 2 coveted Professor JC Milln Trophy for the
national trophies in December unit achieving the highest efficien-
2019. The Commanding Officer, cy of all training ships, country
Lt Denise Gouws, a resident of wide. For the first time in 12 years,
Wanted
Freeland Park, was not only pro- TS Tiburon has a cadet, Leading
moted to the rank of full Seaman Albert Gouws, also of
Lieutenant, but was also awarded Scottburgh, in the running to
the prestigious Vice Admiral J become Cadet of the Year.
Mudimu CLS DMG SM MMS Scottburgh currently boasts with 6
MMM MMB South African Navy active sea cadets, 3 of whom took
The Umbumbulu SAPS is appealing to the Sword of Honour for being the part in the annual SA Navy
public to help them locate a suspect, who most outstanding officer com- Learning Opportunity from 7 to 15
was involved in a murder, attempted manding a training ship. This is the December at the SAS Simonsberg.
Murder and robbery case in the highest achievement a command- The South African Sea Cadets train
Umbumbulu area on December 3, 2019 at ing officer can achieve, and it was children between the ages of 12
10am. The suspect was part of a group of
four unknown African males who were
seen travelling in a white motor vehicle
and unlawfully entered a residence. One of
the male suspect’s fired several shots that
injured a number of victims and killed one
victim. The suspects made off with about
R300 000 in cash. The suspect in question
is between the ages of 20-25. He is fair in
complexion, tall, slender and has bushy
eyebrows. On the day of the incident he
was wearing blue jeans and a white top
with a black line across it. Anyone with
information is urged to contact Detective
Captain Alex Ngcobo on 082 334 8123.
Cad Nicole Stopforth, Cad Kale Sidhoo, Lt Cdr (SCC) Wayne Partridge,
LS Albert Gouws, Cad Nikita Stopforth (kneeling).
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and 18 to obtain skills that will not ing, engineering, catering, first aid,
only enable them to be employable navigation, communication and
in the maritime industry, but in any leadership. For more information
Let people know your business - industry in which they might be on becoming a trainer or about
Advertise in The Rising Sun: Tel: Back row: Cad Nicole Stopforth, Cad Kale Sidhoo, Sea Ntando Barnabas, interested. enrolling teenagers in the pro-
039 -974-2237/ 039- 974-3042
Sea Owethu Sumayili, LS Albert Gouws, Cad Danika Lambert They are taught discipline (based gramme, please contact Lt Denise
on the principles of the South Gouws on 060 680 3449 or e-mail:
Vehicle
Front row: Cad Nikita Stopforth, Cad Sbahle Ndlovu, Cad Lemar Otto,
087-808-9280
Umkomaas residents left without water
Cad Snakho Ndlovu, Cad Nicholas Gouws African Navy), sailing, boat-build- info@tiburon.co.za.
and lights after thieves steal cables under hijacked on N2
Magabheni
the cover of loadshedding off-ramp
IN THE early hours of bers of the IFP structures, was not the first time that
January 8, the Craigieburn worked feverishly, calling in cable theft had thrown this Cllr Jane worked tirelessly THE UMKOMAAS SAPS reported that a vehi-
area was hit by major cable support services from every area into chaos. In May to ensure essential services cle was recently hijacked on the N2 Magabheni
theft during load shedding. department to try and get the 2019, the blackout lasted for off-ramp. The driver, a 30-year-old male alleged
This led to a collapse of two pump station up and running. four days. This heinous were restored that he was driving his blue Hyundai 120, with
essential services in the area. By 10 am the next morning, crime must be halted in its an ND registration, and when a Quantum vehicle
Both Naidooville and the pump station had been tracks. She called on all with no registration plates stopped in front of his
Craigieburn were left with- switched on for two hours, security companies, the vehicle.
out electricity. The pump sta- with some water flow to SAPS and the community at Another vehicle stopped behind him and two
tion thereafter shut down, Craigieburn, before it failed large, to hunt down these unknown males wearing balaclavas and carrying
leading to 3 of the reservoirs again. As the situation deteri- criminals and bring them to firearms approached him. They told him to get
being emptied. Craigieburn, orated, Cllr Naidoo recalled book.
Roseneath, Willowglen, technicians from the The cable theft hotspots out of his vehicle and go to the Quantum and lie
Sunpark, Newhaven, V- eThekweni telemetry system must be patrolled by the down. They asked him if his vehicle was fitted
Section, Amahlongwa, and from Eskom, to get the police, especially during load with a tracking device and he answered in the
Hullvalley, Roseneath pump station working by the shedding. A concentrated affirmative.
Gardens, Crowder and small- evening. During the crisis, effort must be made by the One of the hijackers drove the Hyundai and
er areas were left without Cllr Naidoo provided the Umkomaas SAPS and by kept communicating via his cell ‘phone to deter-
water. community with updates Eskom’s security detail to mine whether the tracker had been disabled. A
The hardworking Eskom while arranging for EWS to address this problem. It is little while later the hijackers dropped the victim
technicians replaced the provide tanker services. essential that local security at the place where they had hijacked him. He
damaged electrical cables With so many areas affected companies are brought on then walked to a friend’s house to summon help.
within a day and power was and just three tankers board in this fight against His friend took him to the police station.
restored in Craigieburn by despatched, the community crime. Community members The value of the vehicle is estimated at R240
the same evening. From 2 am was under severe strain and commended Cllr Naidoo for 000. The police appeal to members of the public
on the morning of January 8, providing relief was not an going above and beyond the who may have information that would assist in
to the next morning, IFP Cllr easy task. call of duty to assist them. the investigation, to contact Lt. Col. Ngcobo of
Jane Naidoo and the mem- Cllr Naidoo said that this
Fishermen arrested for
Cllr Jane Naidoo with one of the Telemetry tech- the Umkomaas SAPS detective services on 039-
nicians at Naidooville Pump Station. 973-6100.
80s Club
poaching at Nkomba Beach
in Pennington
A Cook-Out at Park Rynie
beach was organised during
the latter part of 2019 to cele-
brate the birthdays of Janakie
Govender, Dick Naidoo and A FISHERMAN was arrested for He was charged under the Sea
Saroj Naidoo who joined the exceeding the bag limit of shad, at Fisheries Act and was issued with a
Park Rynie Senior Citizens the Nkomba Beach in Pennington summons to appear in court.
Eighties Club during the on January 8. Sources claim that All anglers must be in possession
course of last year. To date some of the shad were undersized. of valid fishing permits and bait
the association has 10 octo- The fisherman’s rods were also licences, and are urged to comply
genarians and 1 nonagenari- confiscated by the police. with the provisions of the Sea
an. Gifts and life-time awards “Scottburgh SAPS members arrest- Fisheries Act and the daily bag lim-
were sponsored by Ravie and ed the man for being in possession its,” said police spokesperson,
Delosha Padayachie. of four extra shad. Captain Adam Francis.
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Long wait at
Mid South Coast Rising Sun, January 14 - 20, 2020
Thank you for Dear Rising Sun...
caring for those Home affairs,
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in need again
Letters to the editor must bear the writer’s full name,
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signature, home address and day phone number for
verification purposes. Anonymous letters will not be pub-
lished. However, nom de plumes may be used. little over a year ago I visited the Dept. of
We reserve the right to edit any letters we select to Home Affairs to apply for unabridged
s we start 2020, we need to thank our publish. birth certificates for both my children. At
wonderful community for caring about the time, I wrote a rather scathing report of the
Matric class of 2019 commended
those in need. We were overwhelmed Send us your letters: email: risingsun@scottburgh.co.za despicable lack of service at the Park Rynie
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with people's generosity over the festive season. office. Fast forward to the present day. Our day
So many people just popped in and delivered started at exactly 5:15 am in a queue that was
goods or ‘phoned us to collect. already beyond the entrance gate. At 7:30 am
We were able to provide beds and furniture to we were promptly given numbers.
or the first time in the country's history, over is very important to take extra care during this
those in need. God bless you all, and please My numbers were 48 and 49 for the two chil-
80% of the matriculants have passed. difficult period. The time is now right for the
continue to help us be God's hands in our com- dren. Some 3 hours later, and after much hag-
Congratulations to all the successful mem- Department of Education to demote principals of
munity this year. With the economic climate as it gling and despair and confusion, people who
bers of the Class of 2019. Without a doubt, they under-performing schools. The 0% pass rate has
is at the moment, we already know that this year had arrived long after us, were being let in
have outdone themselves through their hard sadly increased. This is of great concern. It is
will bring little relief for many people and will ahead of us. A further 45 minutes later, the chil-
work, perseverance and by burning the midnight time to address the problems and restore the
bring more people our way. dren were allowed in without me, their mother. I
oil. While thousands celebrate their passes, let ethos of effecting teaching and learning at all
Please keep praying for us and please keep would be called in when "they needed me". At
us not forget those who did not achieve the schools. Let the government stipulate strict stan-
supporting us by donating items. We are always 2:15 pm, photographs were finally taken. I type
desired results. I say, “Try again. It is not the end dards for schools. I love the words of the great
in need of furniture, bedding, kitchen supplies, this outside the building in 30 degree heat,
of the world. Steps can always be taken to reme- Nelson Mandela, "The greatest glory in living lies
clothing, toys and baby goods. waiting to see if I would now be needed. I and
dy the situation. Focus on resiliency to recover not in never falling, but in rising every time we
Contact us on 082 337 7330. We are willing to many, many others like me, still wait at Home
from shock and stress.” I urge parents to sup- fall."
collect from you or you can deliver goods to the Affairs for vital documents. I recall someone
port their children so that they can pick up their
Mail newspaper. challenging the letter I wrote at that time.
heads, stay positive and achieve their goals. It Dhayalan Moodley
Joanne Venter I would love to hear the assurances that the
Joanne’s Angels Park Rynie Home Affairs is on top of its game. I
shudder to think what would happen if my
Disclaimer: The views and opinions, application is turned down at this 11th hour as I
expressed in these article are those of had to take a day off work and my child goes
the authors, not necessarily the Rising back to school next week.
Sun Newspaper.
Utterly Frustrated
The law must apply equally
to everybody
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To the offices of the Scottburgh SAPS The police are quick to respond to such com-
Commander and Umdoni Municipality plaints, irrespective of whether they are legal or
not.
AM4C - ‘United 4 Action’
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reetings to the leadership of Umdoni. We We are aware that drinking is prohibited at the
are living in a democratic country and we beach by the municipal bylaws and we respect
as the citizens of this country and as that.
community members of Umdoni, notice a tactic The question is, why is it only applicable during
that was used by the apartheid regime when it the festive season and is then ignored during
comes to Scottburgh, or Scottburgh Beach, the rest of the year, and why does it only apply
oor planning and incompetence by cer- KK Maharaj, the chairperson of the Roseville specifically. to Blacks?
tain administrative sections of the School Governing Body, Mr. Niven Pillay, It is with great embarrassment that whenever a We are raising these issues, based on the fact
Umdoni Municipality during the festive Mr. Hanif Patel, Paramount Stores, Revron Black person is enjoying the festive season at that the leaders in our municipality are turning a
season, saw a disastrous implementation of Constructions, Moosa's Cash and Carry, the beach, he / she always feels unwelcome blind eye to the issues that they themselves wit-
the “festive plan”. Surely one cannot expect Insaaf Cafe, New World, Club Trafford, TG's because of the treatment he /she receives from ness when they are drinking at the beach.
to achieve miracles if there is inadequate Chicken, Video 2, Ally's Furniture, our police. We drink the same drinks but the bylaw is not
material to ensure that work is carried out in Diagnostic, the chairperson of the Roseville We have witnessed this kind of treatment for applicable to them. We are not sure if they dis-
terms of the relevant input from various sec- Action Group, Mr Indra Naidoo, the Rising more than ten years now and instead of it cuss this unfair treatment with the supreme
tion heads? The municipal manager must pro- Sun, the AM4C and the entire labour force of decreasing, it seems as if it is rapidly increasing. masters or whether they have bowed to this
vide reasons for these shortfalls and failures. Umdoni. Mr. Ntokozo, despite been an ordi- We are aware that the police are enforcing the supremacy.
When the festive plan was placed before nary administrative clerk, displayed outstand- law, but the law must apply equally to all races. Even the taxi industry in Umdoni is complain-
Council, I , Cllr Roy Bhoola, raised concerns ing skill and leadership qualities. If it were There is a certain ethnic group in Scottburgh ing about the treatment of its drivers and pas-
as to whether the necessary plant had been not for the sponsorships by all of you for the that feels that it is superior to the rest of the sengers during the festive season.
serviced and whether the materials had been purchase of cement, mesh wire, the hiring of races.
ordered, and the answer was, “Yes”. On the plant and the provision of refreshments, this We witnessed a case whereby an event at the Xolani Ntini
project would not have reached fruition. I am
Mayor condemns
contrary, there were huge discrepancies. Scottburgh main beach, that was legally applied Chairperson of Anti-Deployment Association (on
There was no TLB in operation, insufficient immensely grateful to you. for by Black people, resulted in complaints about behalf of the community of Ward 14)
asphalt had been ordered, there was no This partnership also tackled the clearing the noise from this supreme race.
cement in stock, and the sad part was that the of stormwater channels at the entrance to
Municipality should have made more labour Umzinto, the construction of kerbs and the
carelessness of
available. Small teams had to undertake large clearing of overgrown grass on the Umzinto
projects. Why is the administration not Bridge. We cannot just sit back and watch
employing staff to replace those who have our towns and suburbs degenerate to the level
passed on or left the municipality? of slums. As a civil servant, I needed to pro-
parents, praises
After listening to the usual sad stories and vide a solution whilst fighting with various
excuses, I decided as Ward 12 councilor to levels of government. Umzinto is always
take the bull by the horns and immediately treated like a dumpsite.
initiate a partnership to address the problems. We must unite, AND STAND FOR
CHANGE, without fear or favour, to ensure
lifeguards
One of the problems concerns a section of
Centenary Road, restored by businesses, pri- that services are provided to all our people. I
vate individuals and Umdoni. Because of the will be undertaking various other projects and
poor stormwater drainage, Centenary Road service delivery matters using the very same
continues to be a danger to motorists and to partnership. I will hold accountable the vari-
pedestrians. This road was poorly designed ous government departments if they fail to
and despite been declared a storm-damaged provide basic services as per a High Court
road, the provincial government continues to ruling. In addition, I shall, if necessary, claim
drag its feet. What happened to the money reimbursements for all work carried out.
that was transferred from the National Should we tax and rate payers continue not to AS THE festive season draws to a close, from drowning in separate incidents. “In another
Treasury to the National Disaster get value for our money, I will not hesitate to Umdoni Municipality Mayor, Cllr Thabani incident, a highly intoxicated 25-year-old male
approach the courts. Dube, has issued a stern warning to beach-goers slipped from the rocks and fell into the sea iat the
Management Fund? I want to laud the efforts regarding safety while at the beach. This, after Pennington beach. The lifeguards on duty did a
of the following, for joining hands in this the drowning of a 4-year-old child and the tremendous job in saving his life,” said Cllr
project: Belim's Hardware, This and That, Dr. Roy Bhoola
increased number of near-drownings at the dif- Dube.
ferent beaches. Community Services Portfolio Chairperson, Cllr
Mayor Dube stated that the festive season had Sbongile Khathi, expressed her shock regarding
generally been a hive of activity for beach-goers, parents who neglect their children. “It does not
however, the lifeguards have had their hands full. make sense that a mother does not know where
“There is ever-increasing negligence by parents, her children are, especially in a busy environ-
based on the number of children lost and found,” ment like the beach. Beaches are known not only
said Cllr Dube. He added that lifeguards had to for drownings, but also for children getting lost
combine monitoring beach activity with taking and never being found. It is very important that
care of lost toddlers. “Lifeguards dealt with not parents remain vigilant whenever they are with
less than ten lost children on a daily basis. This their children, not only at the beach but also at
resulted in a 4-year-old losing his life while shopping centres.” Cllr Khathi concluded by say-
swimming in an undesignated swimming area.” ing that there would be a concerted focus on cre-
The parents of the child were nowhere to be ating awareness amongst all members of our
found when the child was found floating in the communities about the use of the beach during
lagoon. the coming year. “We will be going to all our
The lifeguards were unsuccessful in resuscitat- communities and teaching them about beach
ing the child. safety and about the need to keep the beaches
There were two other near-drowning incidents clean in preparation for applying for Blue Flag
where a 2-year-old and 4-year-old were saved status of our beaches.”Mid South Coast Rising Sun, January 14 - 20, 2020 Advertisement Page 7
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Page 10 News Mid South Coast Rising Sun, January 14 - 20, 2020
• From page 1 perfect start to the Diamond Jubilee Accounting, Economics, IsiZulu and
celebrations at As-Salaam. It is 60 LO.
pass rate with 17 bachelor passes, 13 years since the world famous mis-
diploma passes and 9 higher certifi- sionary Sh Ahmed Deedat sowed the Sizathina High School achieved a
cates. This is the second year that the seeds of the multi-million rand facili- 87.8 percent pass rate with 47,2%
school has entered matriculants for ties on 75 acres of land donated by bachelor passes, 36,19% diplomas
the National Senior Certificate exam- philanthropist Sulaiman Kadwa. and 16% higher certificate with
ination. The top achieving learners Mrs Allijan sincerely thanks all who Slindile Shandu being the top
were Londiwe Madlala, Simbongile contributed to this great success. achiever with distinctions in Life
Qona and Mfundo Madlala. Seen here happy and excited learners Sciences, IsiZulu, LO and English.
celebrating the results of Millennium
As-Salaam Private School proudly Matric. Well done to Hridhay Somera from
celebrates a 100% pass. Top achiev- Umkomaas on achieving 10 distinc-
ers are Thalente Ngcobo and Ashraf Three schools achieved a 100 per- tions at Kingway High School. He
Khan. The principal, Mrs Hajra cent pass rate in the Mkhunya plans on pursuing a career in medi-
Allijan has dedicated the achieve- Circuit in Dududu, which are cine. This outstanding young man is
ment to the late Mr Ismail Ally who Sithuthukile, Siphephile and an all-rounder who plays cricket,
was responsible for reintroducing the Nomazwe high schools. chess and doubles as a stand-up
FET phase at the school. The local comedian.
born principal is grateful to her dedi- Sithuthukile High achieved 62 He has been on stage with famous
cated band of educators and highly bachelors, 36 diplomas and 2 higher stand-up artistes as well on set in a
Trinisha Soobramoney - 6 As motivated learners for this excellent certificates. The top learner, Mbatha Warner Bros. movie. All the best
Umzinto Secondary achievement. This happens to be a Nathi achieved distinctions in Hridhay. Hridhay Somera - 10As
Clayton Moodliar - Tameika Bagratee
Sizathina High top Celiwe Brightness
5 As Aveneshnie Govender Amilisiwe Mbolekwa with Top achiever Ashraf
Umdoni congratulates
5 As achiever with 4 As - Nathi Mbatha top
Umzinto Secondary Umzinto Secondary Scottburgh High Shandu - As Salaam Khan - As Salaam
Slindile Shandu learner at Sithuthukile
High School.
Message from Roseville Secondary School SGB
Matric class of 2019
2019 HAS been a challenging year for all educators and pupils
U
To those matriculants that made it through, congratulations and well
wishes. To those that didn't please realise that there are many options
available to retry and accomplish your goal. All is not lost.
The school looks forward to a fruitful 2020 academic year. "Parents mdoni Municipality con- To those who were unsuccess- to plant the seeds ensuring an
participation is critical” - Niven Pillay. gratulates the Matric ful, you are urged not to improved level of education in
class of 2019 that has despair. Our government has our communities and we will
UMDONI MUNICIPALITY
passed its final Senior ensured that opportunities to achieve this through ensuring
Certificate Examinations. rewrite are made available. that education remains at the
Take advantage of this second apex of our priorities in build-
THE J.E.W.E.L. OF THE SOUTH COAST Your hard work and determina- chance and improve your ing better communities in
tion have resulted in an results. Umdoni.
MUNICIPAL NOTICE NO: 455 / 2019 impressive increase in the We wish everyone well for the
As the municipality, we are future.
PUBLIC NOTICE TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS pass rate. The notable collabo-
rative efforts from various sec- pleased to acknowledge that Thobekile Thabethe
CALLING FOR INSPECTION OF NEW SUPPLEMENTARY tors has yielded positive one of the top five achievers in Cllr Thabani Dube (Sihle High top
Umdoni Municipality Mayor
ROLL 3 AND LODGING OF OBJECTIONS results, with Ugu District hav-
ing the highest pass rate of
the district comes from
Umdoni. We congratulate
achiever),
A notice is to be served to each owner under the requirements of Section 49 (1) (c) and 86.3% in KwaZulu-Natal. Sfundo Shozi of Scottburgh
High School for raising the
Section 78(2) of the Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act No. 6 of 2004). We therefore wish all those Umdoni flag high.
The purpose of the notice is to advise you of the valuation placed on your property as who have successfully com-
pleted high school, the best of I would therefore like to convey
determined during the Supplementary Roll No 3. Municipal Notice No 455 / 2019 is the luck in their future endeavours a special thank you to the dif-
official notice advising you of your rights to view the supplementary roll No 3 and the as they plan to study towards ferent people who supported
different careers in 2020. May the class of 2019. We thank all
process to follow to submit an objection. they exercise the same disci- teachers, school governing
pline in acquiring their qualifi- bodies, teacher unions, par-
cations and may Umdoni ents/guardians and friends for
All those Property Owners who have not supplied the municipality with their postal remind them not to forget to their unwavering support of the
address or notified the municipality of their address change, are advised that should contribute to the scarce skills pupils throughout the year.
Thalente Ngcobo
they not submit their objections by the closing date of 28 February 2020, Council areas in South Africa.
Our municipality will continue - As Salaam Top Achiever
will not be held liable. No objections will be accepted after the closing date. Minenhle Martin Mbili
- As Salaam
The Supplementary Roll No 3 will be open for inspection from 13 January 2020.
The valuation Roll can be inspected at the Scottburgh Municipal Offices and will also be
available on the Umdoni Municipality website www.umdoni.gov.za and libraries.
Should you require assistance with the completion and submission of objection forms
please contact the Rates Department, should you wish to complete and submit your
objection form without assistance the objection forms are available on the website
www.umdoni.gov.za.
The Municipality will furnish each person liable for the payment of rates with a written
account in terms of Section 27(1) of the Act. In terms of section 27(2) a person is liable Thabisile Dladla
- As Salaam
for payment of rates whether or not that person has received a written account in terms
of 27(1). If a person has not received a written account, that person must make the
Left: Friends
necessary enquiries from the municipality. Snenhlanhla Promise
Ngcobo, Melody
Muthwa, Angel
For enquiries please contact the Rates Section on 039 976 1202. Snenhlanhla Cele and
Sthembile Zuma jubi-
lant after collecting
their Matric Statement
of Results from
Dr V.P. Tsako Umkomaas Secondary
MUNICIPAL MANAGER School on Wednesday,
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starting at 10.30 am for 11 am.
An urgent appeal is made to all matriculants of 2019 who have obtained
distinctions in the NSC examination to report to the school before Tuesday,
January 21, 2020. We place on record our sincere thanks and appreciation to
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FEBRUARY Tuesday 18 Wednesday 26
MARCH Tuesday 17 Wednesday 25 Friday 20
APRIL Tuesday 21 Wednesday 29
MAY Tuesday 19 Wednesday 27 Friday 22
JUNE Tuesday 17 Wednesday 24
JULY Recess Wednesday 29
AUGUST Tuesday 18 Wednesday 26 Friday 21
SEPTEMBER Tuesday 22 Wednesday 30
OCTOBER Tuesday 20 Wednesday 28
NOVEMBER Tuesday 17 Wednesday 25 Friday 20
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This schedule together with a comprehensive schedule of all Portfolio meetings for
2020 is displayed in all Municipal Offices, Libraries and Municipal Website.
Dr V P Tsako
Municipal Manager
Council Offices
Corner of Williamson and Bram Fischer Street Scottburgh
Tel. No.: 039 9761202
Fax. No.: 039 9762194Social
Bright lights and
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Showtime Promotions with IBV, Serendipity Travel &
action set for “Shreya Ghosal”
Tilley Doors Presents
South Coast with 30 Piece
Police seek
next of kin
The award winning Ugu
Symphony
Orchestra
Film Festival hosted by
Sollywood Films in part-
nership with The
The Umzinto SAPS is investigating the National Film and Video
inquest into the death of Palile Joseph Foundation as well as
Mtshali (71). The deceased lived alone in Shreya Ghoshal dubbed songs under the music
Ugu South Coast
Umzinto. The next of kin are sought by “The Queen of Melody” who direction of Ismail Darbar
Detective Warrant Officer Rajesh Maharaj Tourism, is back with a
won the Filmfare Award for in this film. She then quick-
who can be contacted on 039 974 6500. bigger and better pro-
best Playback Singer for ly became one of the top
gramme which will run
Relatives of
her song “Deewani Mastani playback singers in
from Friday 24th –
from Bajirao Mastani.” With Bollywood.
Sunday 26th January
unidentified man
275 nominations and win- Since Devdas she went on
2020 at the Margate
ner of 116 awards, first to sing for many actresses
sought by police
Hotel in Port Shepstone.
Indian singer waxed at under the batons of many
The festival’s prominent
thriller about a girl who Madame Tussauds, multiple music directors, including
community outreach fea-
goes on a killing spree of superhits over the past 17 A.R Rahman, Anu Malik,
ture will be held at
all those who did her years & with many sold out Shankar-Eshan-Loy to
The Msinsini SAPS responded to a crime Izingolweni also in the
concerts throughout the name a few. Today Shreya
scene on December 20, 2019 where the body South Coast. The only wrong. The film premiered
of badly burned, unidentified man was found event of its kind in the dis- at the 2011 National Arts globe is all set to amaze Ghoshal is an established
in an abandoned rondavel in Nyonyana trict, the festival provides Festival where eminent art audiences with her golden industry singer and has
Ward, KwaNdelu in Msinsini . a vital local film develop- critic Mary Corrigall select- voice on Sat 28th March recorded in various region-
The man was heavily built and was wearing ed the film as number 3 in 2020 at the ICC Arena in al languages. She has also
blue overall pants. Anyone who may have ment platform giving aspi-
Durban at 7.30pm & sung for many television
her cultural highlights of
reported a missing person or has a male fam- rant and up and coming
Emperors Palace on Sun serials.
ily member who has not returned home since filmmakers an opportunity the year.
that date, should contact the investigating to not only gain expert “I am very excited by 29th March 2020 at Shreya Ghoshal has been
officer, Sergeant Isabel Ngcobo on 079 696 insight and exposure on the support the festival 6.00pm one of the three judges in
3756 or 039 699 1601 at the Msinsini SAPS. the value chain of the continues to receive from An added attraction to this 2011 on X-Factor India
its partners, particularly Concert will be the very alongside Sonu Nigam and
industry, but also a chance
the National Film and first time in South Africa Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
to showcase their craft to
Video Foundation and Ugu Shreya Ghoshal will be per- Audiences are expected to
potential investors, film
South Coast Tourism. forming with a 30 piece be thrilled with her hit
enthusiasts and media.
Through such backing we Symphony Orchestra from songs such as “Ghar More
Opening on January 24,
can continue with our India. Pardesiya” from (Kalank),
with a special screening of
objective which is to Shreya Ghoshal a multilin- Deewani Mastani”- (Bajirao
an award winning South
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African film titled
and female filmmakers in a competition called SA (Aashiqui 2), “Nagada Sang
Uncovered, directed by
from our disadvantaged RE GA MA PA did not antic- Dhol”- (Ram Leela), “Teri
Zuko Nodada, the 7th edi-
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New Date for
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Festival will run a pro-
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The frogging evening, which will be mining company (Shift Inc) is a firm favorite among
hosted in collaboration with Nick clouds her judgment when tourists andwith the emer-
Evans of KwaZulu-Natal Amphibian & her journalist sister Pumla gence of the local film
Reptile Conservation, will take place Ndlovu informs her about industry, is well on its way
in a nearby wetland with participants possible corruption. Out of to becoming a sought after
given the opportunity to view a num- the blue, Frank Drake film destination as interna-
ber of local frog species, as well as (Aluta’s boss) wants to sell tional crews continue to
other nocturnal mammals and birdlife, a worthless mine to the take a keen interest in the
all in their natural environment. The people of Somkhele district.
evening will start with a talk followed Village. It is only when “We are very excited
by the nature walk led by Evans. Phumla dies that Aluta that the KZN South Coast
Date: Saturday, 25 January 2020 sees through Frank and will set the stage for the
Time: Meet at 6pm for welcome and 7th edition of the Ugu Film Ghoshal is
figures out what he is up
presentation at 6.15pm. Crocodile Festival – one of our flag- continually
to which drives her to
feeding at 6.40pm, 7pm departure to ship tourism events,” said scaling new
vengeance, not only for
site and return by 9pm. Own trans- CEO of Ugu South Coast heights
her sister’s death but also
port essential. Tourism, Phelisa Mangcu. while
her people and her own
Venue: Meet at Crocworld “The area is fast becoming proudly
life.
Conservation Centre a key destination for both bringing
The festival’s headliner
Tickets: R80 per adult and R50 per local and international fea- Indian
will be Durban filmmaker
child under 12 years. Space is limited ture films and wildlife doc- music
Claire Angelique’s ground-
to 50 people so booking is essential. umentaries, benefitting to global fame. R1000 onwards are avail-
breaking second feature
Payment can be made on the day or those in the industry as DEBUT: able from all Computicket
film Palace of Bone. Claire
via EFT. Banking details are available well as our local tourism In 2000 Sanjay Leela outlets / Shoprite
won the award for Young
on request. establishments. The 2020 Bhansali offered her the Checkers.
Artist of the Year (Film) for
Dress: Old clothes, gumboots, head- festival boasts an impres- opportunity to do the voice Durban tickets are also
her feature debut My Black
lamps and torches. sive line-up and we are over of Paro, the lead available from Sunrise
Little Heart at the National
Contact: Crocworld Conservation looking forward to another female character in his film Fruiterers (Overport: 031
Arts Festival in 2010. With
Centre on 039 976 1103. fantastic KZN South Coast Devdas. Shreya sang 5 207 2689)
her prize money she
financed this micro budget event.”You can also read
