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YOUR NO. 1 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER
VOL. 34 NO. 19 MAY 5 2020 TEL: 031 459 8300 email: shireeng@dbn.caxton.co.za
Transnet Lodge utilised
as COVID-19
isolation ward
Rumours regarding the old Transnet Lodge building about the people being housed here.
on Crozier Road, being used as an isolation “The big problem was that there was not
ward, has been confirmed by ward 64 coun- enough information from the government
cillor, Gavin Hegter. Cllr Hegter said that about this issue but we have managed to put
the Transnet building is still being used by the residents’ minds at ease.
the company, but is not being fully utilised. “This virus can only be contracted through
“This facility has been hired out to the De- direct contact so if residents practice self iso-
partment of Health and is forming part of lation at home and keep to social distancing
Clairwood Hospital’s isolation unit. Basi- then the facility is quite safe to have here,”
cally people who test positive for COVID- he said. The councillor also spoke to the
19 will be brought here but these are people District Director for Health in eThekwini
who are not showing symptoms,” he said. who assured him that there is absolutely no
He added that there was concern from resi- need for panic as there will be no threat to
dents who live in close proximity to the the community. The building has been hired out to the Department of Health to use as an isolation unit.
SASSA faces challenges
with social grant payments
A glitch in the system has left many SASSA grant ben- and to protect the vulnerable from the month end rush,
eficiaries frustrated after they were not able to receive SASSA has now implemented the staggering of social
their payments on Monday. grant payments.
“Due to a payment system glitch, some beneficiaries “To this effect this SASSA has created two payment
have not been able to access their grants today. SASSA files. The first one covers the old age pension and dis-
has identified and resolved the glitch and the implication ability grant while the second payment file covers all
of this is that funds will now be released to beneficiaries other grant types (child support grant, foster child grant
accounts this afternoon after 3pm and can even be ac- and care dependency grant.) This means that old age
cessed from tomorrow, May 5 going forward. Clients pension and disability grants will be available from Mon-
using South African Post Office SASSA cards can go to day, May 4. For all other grants types money will be
their nearest post office to get their grant as manual pay- available from May 6 on wards,” said Godlwana.
ments can be done at outlets,” said KwaZulu-Natal SASSA has apologised profusely to all beneficiaries for
SASSA spokesperson, Sandy Godlwana. the inconvenience caused by this. For further enquiries,
In a statement released by SASSA on Monday, they said affected beneficiaries can contact the SASSA customer
that to ensure the compliance with the State of Disaster care line on 033-846-3400 or 0800-601-011.
Minister Zweli Mkhize
confirms total of
6 783 cases of Coronavirus
COVID-19
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Health minister confirms 6783 cases and 131
deaths in COVID-19 pandemic
As of Sunday, May 3, the total num- 087 were referred for testing. We thank
ber of confirmed COVID-19 cases in all these compatriots for their solidarity
South Africa was at 6783 with 2549 with the programme and allowing our
recoveries. The Western Cape was health care workers into the privacy of
now the epicentre of the virus with their homes. The minister also reported a
3044 confirmed cases followed by further eight COVID-19 related deaths,
Gauteng with 1624 and KwaZulu- two from the Western Cape, four from the
Natal with 1076. Eastern Cape and two from Gauteng.
Health minister, Zweli Mkhize (pic- This brings the total deaths to 131. We
tured), said, “We also wish to indicate wish to express our condolences to the
that as of April 30, 7 216 777 citizens families of the deceased and salute the
have been screened and from that health care workers who treated the de-
Community Screening Programme, 72 ceased patients,” said Minister Mkhize.
Suspected taxi hitman linked to
various murder cases
Police investigations have linked an alleged taxi hitman to var- It is alleged that last week, he was shot and injured by un-
ious murder cases in the Umlazi, Umzinto and Inanda areas, known men while in Folweni.
among others, following his arrest during an intelligence-dri- “He was driven by his acquaintances to a hospital in the South
ven operation conducted by the Provincial Organised Crime Coast where he was admitted for medical attention. He will be
Unit and Ugu Cluster, last week. charged and will appear in court soon. An investigation to de-
Prior to his arrest, the teams received a report of the suspect termine how he was shot is continuing. Police also seized his
being admitted at a local hospital. vehicle for further investigation,” Brig Naicker confirmed.
Provincial police spokesman, Brig Jay Naicker, said, “Police KZN’s provincial commissioner, Lt Gen Khombinkosi Jula,
officers proceeded to the identified hospital and found the 28- commended the investigating officers for their persistence to
year-old man with gunshot wounds. He was sought for a num- solve taxi-violence related cases.
ber of taxi-violence related shootings in the province.”
Man killed in Hime Street shooting
A case of murder is being probed at Went- Provincial police spokeswoman, Cpt Nqobile
worth SAPS following a shooting on Hime Gwala, confirmed that the matter is under in-
Street, which claimed the life of a 30-year-old vestigation, however, could not divulge fur-
man, on Thursday night. ther details just yet.
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Dare the difference Celebrating a mother’s love
A mother is the heartbeat of a home.
with Melina Singh These words will ring true even more on
Mother's Day when they are celebrated
Author, radio personality and co-founder of JEMS Foundation
for their love, compassion, kindness and
support to their family. Mother's Day is to
be celebrated on Sunday, May 10, and is
How to help your marriage a significant day which celebrates the
love and sacrifices mothers make for
their children. The Rising Sun team took
survive lockdown to the streets to find out from mums what
they love most about being a mother?
In the face of COVID-19, the frustrations cou- Beating your children up for feeling bad about
ples normally express are financial worries, feeling bad is counter productive. Everyone is
the division of chores, intimacy or lack thereof experiencing some form of stress and while
and conflicting views on child rearing and these responses are incredibly common, many
these frustrations are taking a toll on the mar- people negatively judge themselves for hav-
riage. ing them.
People are asking themselves what if I get The more we allow ourselves not to feel neg-
sick, what if my partner gets sick? What if we ative emotions, the quicker they resolve them-
can’t get enough food, what if we lose a job, selves and the less toxic they are. When
what if the world order crumbles and it does- partners get polarized, both need to take a
n’t feel safe to be out in the streets? This is a giant step back and figure out how to meet
crucible that people are being thrust into and each other halfway.
it’s just not business as usual. Still, there’s no question that the stress of
A large percent of the global population is cur- Shakila Govender, 56, a
being cooped up together for an indefinite pe- Irene Naidoo, 49, a Selvie Odayer, 65, a
rently under lockdown. Unlike World War II, mother of three from
riod amplifies the fault lines that already exist mother of two from mother of two from
which gave way to the baby-boom generation, Merebank, said, “Being
in the relationship. Isipingo, said, “Being a Isipingo, said, “Raising
demographers agree that the coronavirus pan- a mum is the most chal-
Job losses, poor access to health care and com- mum is undoubtedly the two beautiful daughters
demic is more apt to drive up divorce rates lenging job in the world
petition for scarce resources will make their highest form of honour in the ways of the Lord,
than birth rates, as can be gauged in parts of yet the most amazing
God has given me. Itʼs teaching them compas-
China where the first COVID-19 cases were lives harder than they already are. These fam- and rewarding. Life has
not just the affection but sion and humility and
ilies have more intense stresses and less pa- so much purpose and
detected and severe shut downs were enforced. a deep love that sur- watching them grow into
tience when it comes to talking. brings so much happi-
Don’t feel bad about feeling bad. For the passes any human un- strong independent
Try the following tips to support your rela- ness when you are a
highly sensitive people, spousal lockdown can derstanding. The women, has been a
mum. The best part of
feel viscerally excruciating as familiar routines tionship during these tough times. First of all, character moulding of great blessing in my life.
being a mother is that
are disrupted and irritations fester over how take good care of yourself. Nurturing your re- children with personality Being a mother is like
we can share our un-
lationship has to start with nurturing yourself. is divine. From child- being a soldier for them
one or the other partner eats, breathes, sleep conditional love with our
It is still important to ask each other how you hood to adulthood, mum always protecting them
and generally goes about their business. Add children. Motherhood is
matters because your no matter what. Being a
children to the mix and tempers can explode. are doing even though you’re with your part- the best gift I have ever
opinion and input is mother - laughter and
Many adults are struggling right now with ner all day. Communication is key to been given. Itʼs hard but
what your children joy always lives inside
lowered productivity, given the remote work- strengthen all relationships. You will be a win- in the end it's all worth
thrive on.” of me.”
ing situation and if they are parents they are ner. Keep strong. Dare the difference and the it.”
busy home schooling their kids. difference will deliver.
Popular radio jock returns to airwaves
to bond with you
After two and a half years of being off radio, Govender is excited to be associated with a jols. So music never left me and I certainly did
Ravi Govender is back on air on Phoenix FM, brand new radio station. “I am starting with them not abandon it,” he continued.
since last Friday. His adoring fans will be glad to on this great journey and helping to build The humble man said what he learned from the
know that ‘Bond with Ravi G’ will be on every Phoenix FM into a station to be reckoned with. incident is, “Although we enjoy freedom of
Friday evening from 6pm to 9pm. The bubbly It is a great challenge that I am looking forward speech, we still need to be cautious with what
and warm radio personality shared that he is ex- to,” he added. Speaking about the backlash he we say and write on social media as it can short
cited to be back doing what he loves. “The received after he was dismissed by the SABC in circuit your future.”
medium of radio is vibrant and addictive once 2017 over a Facebook post regarding former Govender’s time off radio did not deter him from
you have experienced it and I did it for 13 president, Jacob Zuma, the North Beach resident focusing on other projects in his life. He is an
years,” he said. Govender will be taking listen- stated it was initially hectic but it settled down editor, accomplished author and has published
ers down memory lane with the best of old quickly. “Through social media, I ensured that I books which has kept him busy. “Radio was
school music, classics and some contemporary kept being relevant. I do a music video show never my livelihood. It was fun and gave me a
music. “My radio shows are ever evolving and every Friday evening and so the image of me bit of added income,” he noted. Adding to his
interesting so be prepared to be entertained and being a music presenter remained in the con- list of passions and careers, Govender’s greatest
educated weekly,” he stated. sciousness of the public. I also host regular live ambition in life is to create and produce a film,
His new journey takes him to Phoenix FM and dance parties that are popularly known as Bond which is on the horizon for him. “My two great-
est passions from childhood are music and
movies. My greatest ambition, the last item on
my proverbial bucket list, is to create and pro-
duce a film. It is finally going to see the light of
day within the next two years, possibly even at
the end of this year. So it is going to be lights,
camera, action,” he continued.
Despite the challenges along the way, Goven-
der has maintained his firm presence in the in-
dustry. His words of advice to up and coming
radio deejays are- “Apply to radio stations, send
in your demo tapes and fulfill your dreams. The
biggest lesson to learn is that no matter how
popular you are, you must never alienate your
followers when out in public or if they corre-
spond with you. You are where you are because
they tune in to you.”
Closing out, Govender said to his fans, “Tune
in every week to enjoy the magic of music....the
good times are going to roll again.”
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Covid-19 has become a global pandemic, simply because of the extreme rate of transmission of the virus. The one way of dealing with this
pandemic is to ensure that there is no person to person transmission of infection. The safety of the healthcare workers is paramount in the fight
against the virus. Durban Doctor, R Kandasamy has taken the initiative of installing a walk in disinfectant tunnel at her Merebank practice to
prevent the spread of the virus. This type of disinfectant equipment should be an important step forward at all healthcare facilities to limit
spread of virus and keep health care workers safe.
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Revlon SA to donate 10, 000
hand sanitizers to Gauteng
Bark Angels donate clothes
Department of Health and food to underprivileged
Revlon South Africa are now to assist the
manufacturing hand sanitizers country in these
at its local factory in Isando, challenging Bark Angels has been extremely busy ensuring that furba-
bies in the Durban South area are fed during the lock-
under its brand, Aquamarine. times,” said down.
COVID-19 has highlighted Tarryn Gor- They recently took in four new dogs which include one
the absolute vital importance don-Bennet, puppy who is about four-months-old. The puppy’s foot
of meticulous hand hygiene as the managing was badly injured and was almost cut through his tendon.
it is crucial in the prevention of director of The puppy was taken to the Montclair Animal Hospital
contracting this virus. Revlon South and was attended to by the vet. Another puppy was also
Revlon South Africa will be Africa. found wandering alone in the streets of Bluff.
donating 10, 000 hand sanitiz- The Aquama- “We handed out over 500kg of pebbles dog food since the
beginning of the lockdown and with the help of some of
ers to the Gauteng Department rine Instant our amazing Bark Angels supporters. We bought another
of Health to assist the country’s Hand Sanitizer 500kg of pebbles and 200 cans of tin food. We will start
frontline heroes working tire- will be available dropping them off with families as soon as they are
lessly to combat the spread of in a 250ml packed and sorted,” said Debbie Moss, founder of Bark
the virus. squeeze bottle. Angels.
“As soon as we became aware The formula The organisation also collected and donated food items
of the dire need for this essen- consists of 75 to underprivileged families living in a squatter camp in
tial product, we challenged our percent alcohol, Seaview. “We went with loaves of bread which were do- Bark Angels handed out over 500kg of pebbles dog food
nated by the Rosehill community and butternut which was and tin food.
R&D and manufacturing divi- keeping hands donated by a kind farmer in Wartburg. He donated one
sion to urgently develop a high- clean and free ton of butternut so there was plenty to go around. While
quality hand sanitizer. I am of germs. The we were there, we saw a family whose dog just had pup-
proud to announce that this was Revlon SA pies and due to lack of proper nourishment she was un-
performed in record time and brand is cer- able to feed them. We gave them puppy milk and a few
we are able to donate 10, 000 tainly commit- tins of puppy mousse. The puppies are now doing really
bottles to the Gauteng Depart- ted to making a well. Mommy is also doing good and she will be spayed
ment of Health. It is important for us difference. once her puppies have been inoculated and homed,” she
said.
Not only has the organisation been conducting feedings
for dogs in the Bluff and Clairwood areas, they have also
been collecting and donating clothes to people in need.
“My garage is full of clothing, blankets and kitchen uten-
sils which we will be donating so it’s going to be extra
busy these next few days. We will also be handing out
dog food to our dogs in Clairwood,” said Moss.
The organisation is always overwhelmed by the support
they receive from the public.
“It’s amazing and humbling that there are so many will-
ing to help. We are so grateful to our Bark Angel family
for making all of this possible,” said an appreciative
Moss. Donating food to people living in squatter camps.
One team, one nation
vs the pandemic
The nation exploded
All letters must include the writerʼs full name, ad-
with joy at 5:30pm on dress and contact numbers. A nom-de-plume may
June 24 in 1995, as be used. The editor reserves the right to edit letters.
The views and opinions expressed in letters are
referee Ed Morrison, those of the author and do not reflect or represent
blew the final whistle the views of the Rising Sun Newspapers. Email
in the Rugby World your letters to editorrs@dbn.caxton.co.za or fax 031
459-8310
Cup. In contrast to
Alan Paton’s heartfelt
this challenge in true South African spirit and
anguish born out of the destruction of human
Tongaat Hulett Sugar (Refinery) dignity when he wrote the book “Cry the
we will rebuild our economy and society with
the grit and determination that we are known
beloved Country.” South Africa’s victory in
for.
Re-Notification of Major Hazard Installation the Rugby World Cup brought pride and unity
In the coming weeks and months, we will be
that cynics would never have thought possi-
tested in ways we could not have imagined.
ble. In 2007, South Africa again won the
In term of Sub- regulation 3 (2) of the revised Major Hazard Installation of the Occupational Health Rugby World Cup in France. Forward to No-
We will have to deal with stress, anxiety and
and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993 as amended), Tongaat Hulett Sugar (Refinery) wishes to re-notify the fear. Many of us could come face to face with
vember 2, 2019, the inevitable happened when
the coronavirus and some of us will experi-
public of the existence of their MHI facilities in 444 South Coast Road. SA took home the Web Ellis Cup for the third
ence adverse conditions. To get through this, it
time.
is important to remember that you are not
People across the country were blowing their
A five (5) year risk assessment review of the MHI has been conducted. In terms of affected person vuvuzelas, hugging, crying, pouring and
alone. We must draw strength and inspiration
may, within 60 days of make written submissions concerning the installation of the relevant local from others. The pandemic has offered us
spraying their beer in all directions. They were
some pragmatic hope that tomorrow will be
authorities for their consideration. In terms of Sub-regulation 5 (8) the above risk assessment is celebrating a comprehensive victory that
better than today. It hopefully addresses our
made available by Tongaat Hulett Sugar (Refinery) for scrutiny. seemed all the sweeter for being set against a
fears and our division between the different
backdrop of economic hardship, rising in-
areas of our lives. This has given us the op-
equality and serious concerns about this
Relevant Local Authority portunity to approach our fragmented priori-
young, boisterous nation’s future.
ties of different generations, different
Sandile Dladla “We can achieve anything if we work together
economic classes and families so that we can
as one,” said South Africa’s now iconic first
eThekwini Fire and Emergency Services Unit build a bridge between then and now. We
black rugby captain, Siya Kolisi, after the
18 Ml Sultan Road match in Japan. SA has always cherished its
thank our strikers (the frontline workers, doc-
tors, nurses, cashiers, drivers), to our mid-
Gryavillle reputation for pulling off miracles. After all,
fielders (the people that co-ordinate and
Durban this was the nation that steered itself away
distribute food for the underprivileged, NGOs
from civil war and negotiated a path out of
Email: Sandile.Dladla@durban.gov.za and give off their time and money) and to the
apartheid and towards democracy. As South
Tel: 031 322 0944 Africans, we are yet again faced with a chal-
defenders (the farmers, the supply chain and
logistics people). We thank you for the role
lenged, far greater than any sporting activity.
you play. The ask is very simple, follow the
Tongaat Hulett Sugar (Refinery): This is a test which I know we will get through
rules. Let the record show that we are winners
as a nation because we are resilient people. We
(031) 4600 111 have overcome enormous obstacles in our past
and a nation that is resilient. What a team,
what a president, what a country. Stay blessed.
and we have emerged stronger and more
Professor Abdulla Kader
united. This is no different. We will overcome
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Department of Health
conducts COVID-19
screenings at Montclair Mall
Dozens of residents, who reside in Montclair and urged all residents to get screened. Screenings
surrounding areas, including healthcare profes- took place in Montclair, Woodlands and Yellow-
sionals and members of the South African Police wood Park. He urged everyone to get screened for
Services, descended at the Montclair Mall for the virus and also assured the residents that the
COVID-19 screening and testing which was con- tests were not invasive.
ducted by the Department of Health using mobile “It is just a nasal swab and it is really not inva-
clinics. sive. It just takes a few minutes and will help curb
TB coordinator from the eThekwini District of- the spread of the virus. The test is not compulsory
fice, NS Hlela, who was the floor manager during but if you screen as a high risk then they can take
the screenings, said there were five teams who measures to conduct a test. It is in the interest of Department of Health teams conducted screenings in the neighbourhood.
were conducting the screening and testing in the you and your family to be tested. Make sure you
area. Speaking to the Rising Sun journalists, he protect yourself and your family. The teams do
said, “We have three teams here at the mall while not have to enter your home and are happy to test
the other teams were conducting door to door you outside,” said the councillor.
screenings. We will be taking nasal swabs from Montclair resident, James Nelson, said it was im-
the residents then after they will be screened. portant that residents came out and got screened.
Those with the symptoms will be tested for the “We are in a very bad situation at the moment and
virus.” the numbers are climbing every day. I still see
The teams from the department were clearly iden- people who are not wearing their masks. I think
tifiable, donned their uniforms and health care it's important to be tested just to be on the safe
badges and were accompanied by SAPS. side,” he said. He added that it's important to get
Ward 64 councillor, Gavin Hegter, who was also tested so as to not pass on the virus to others. Nel-
at the screening said they were fortunate to have son was eager to get the test done and he was pos-
the health department in the community and itive that he would be just fine after the screening.
NAFBI stands united Tongaat Hulett Sugar (Refinery)
with the world against ISAZISO FUTHI NGENGOZI ENKULU EFSKIWE
COVID-19 Ngokomthethongqubo wesi – 3 (2) weMigomo YokuGcina Izinhlekele Ezibukeziwe (GNR.692ka-30
July 2001) we-Occupational Health and Safety Act (uMthetho wama – 85- ka 1993) njengoba
uchitshiyelwe) I- Tongaat Hulett (Refinery) ukuba aphinde azise umphakathi ukuthi kukhona
“It is very real and it affects everyone. The rich and the poor,
izikhungo zabo ze MHI 444 South Coast Road.
the young and the old, black and white, those, who live in the
cities and those, who live in the rural areas. Let us not make
the mistake of thinking this is not everyone else's problem. Ukubuyekezwa kokuhlolwa kokubeka ingozi eminyaka emihlanu koufakwa kwenhlekele enkulu
Every time you violate the rules, you are putting yourselves kweziwa. Ngokwesimiso somthethongqubo 3 (7) noma yimuphi umuntu onentshisekelo
and others at risk.” - President Cyril Ramaphosa. nesithintekayo, kungakapheli izinsuku ezingama – 60 kushicilelwe lesi sikhangiso, enze imibhalo
ebhaliwe mayelena nokufakwa kuziphathimandla zendawo ezifanele ukucubungula.
What started off as a year filled with possibili- claimed too many lives. Let’s stand together Ngokomthethonqubo wasi-5(8) ukuhlolwa kwebhuku locwaningo olungenhla kungatholakala
ties has been bombarded with the effects and and play our pivotal role in flattening the curve. eTongaat Hulett Sugar (Refinery).
affects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has While we are all grappling with the damage the
literally bowled the world over. The human corona virus has already caused, we implore
Iziphathimandla Zomkhandlu
race has been backed into a corner and citizens you our fellow countrymen and women to re-
either choose to sit back and allow this virus to main hopeful that our efforts will soon yield Sandile Dladla
completely consume life as they know it or favourable results,” NAFBI said in a statement. eThekwini Fire and Emergency Services Unit
they take a stance and fight for our beloved The management and staff at NAFBI would 18 ML Sultan Road
country and a new lease on life. like to re-assure all stakeholders of their com-
The National African Federation for the Build- mitment to the industry and remind everyone
Greyville
ing Industry supports President Ramaphosa in that they will continue working tirelessly from Tel: 031 322 0944
his efforts and the decisions that he has taken to home during the lockdown to ensure minimum Email: Sandile.Dladla@durban.gov.za
ensure that the population is safe above all else. impact to the industry.
“We at NAFBI are asking our fellow stake- NAFBI wishes you and your family good
holders, partners, students, members and the health and safety during this pandemic and be- Tongaat Hulett Sugar (Refinery):
population at large to join in the fight against yond. (031) 4600 111
this horrendous virus which has already
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Electric Mustang prototype,
no tame pony
Electric vehicles contin-
uously demonstrate their
efficiency within the dif-
ferent segments of the
vehicle market and
while some has even
gained respect at the
drag strips, none has
recorded a low-8-
second time and
275km/h on the quarter-
mile until now.
The quarter-mile crush- Performance, but a challenge we loved jumping
ing Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype developed into. We saw the Cobra Jet 1400 project as an op-
by Ford Performance is a one-off drag racer with portunity to start developing electric powertrains
all-electric propulsion. Without using a single in a race car package that we already had a lot of
Volkswagen Golf drop of petrol the battery-powered Mustang
Cobra dragster is estimated to deliver 1 045 kW
and 1 490 N.m of instantaneous torque. The tech-
nology used in the Cobra Jet 1400 prototype will
help engineers develop new and advance power-
experience with, so we had performance bench-
marks we wanted to match and beat right now.
This has been a fantastic project to work on, and
we hope the first of many coming from our team
at Ford Performance Motorsports,” Mark Rush-
GTI TCR an MK7
trains resulting in high performing and efficient brook, Global Director, Ford Performance Mo-
battery-powered Mustangs like the all-electric torsports.
Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV revealed earlier this Although the Cobra Jet 1400, built with the as-
year. sistance of MLe Racecars, Watson Engineering,
“Ford has always used motorsport to demonstrate AEM EV, Cascadia will be demonstrating its ca-
swansong
innovation and electric powertrains give us a pabilities to drag racing fans and motoring en-
completely new kind of performance and the all- thusiast, media members and competitors at a
electric Cobra Jet 1400 is one example of pushing drag racing event later this year. However, to get
new technology to the absolute limit. We’re ex- a sneak peek prior to this event, MotorTrend On
cited to showcase what’s possible in an exciting Demand’s “Hard Cell” series will be showcasing
year when we also have the all-electric Mustang electric vehicles pushing innovation boundaries
Sean Nurse The TCR comes with the tried and tested EA888 Mach-E joining the Mustang family,” Dave Per- and the Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype
2.0-litre turbocharged engine which in this guise icak, Global Director, Ford Icons. is certainly one of those.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is a local performance produces 213 kW and 380 N.m mated to a seven- “This project was a challenge for all of us at Ford
icon, a car loved by many a South Africans, as is speed DSG gearbox which sends the power to the
evident by the fact that 40 000 seventh-genera-
tion Golf models have been sold in South Africa,
some 13 00 of which are GTI models.
front wheels. The 0-100 km/h time is claimed at
5.6 seconds while the top speed is quoted at 265
km/h. The car also comes with an electronic lock-
More fuel price relief for SA
That means that 33% of local Golf MK7 sales ing differential and Dynamic Chassis Control
were GTI models, making South Africa one of the
largest Golf GTI markets on earth. I attended the
When will it arrive?
The TCR has been around since early 2019, how-
motorists
virtual press launch of the swansong for the sev- ever, Volkswagen SA claims that we are getting
enth-generation Golf, the GTI TCR, which was the car later as a result of several factors which During these un-
first unveiled to South Africans during the 2019 include the COVID-19 pandemic, demand at the precedented times,
Festival of Motoring. Wolfsburg plant along with the newer WLTP reg- South Africans
A history of special editions ulations which meant that many vehicles had to can at least look
South Africans are not unfamiliar with special be re-engineered to comply with ever more strin- forward to a sec-
edition Golf GTIs. In more recent times, the MK6 gent emissions regulations. ond consecutive
GTI Edition 35 has become something of a cult The car will be introduced to South Africa by fuel price drop
car locally while the pre-facelift MK7 GTI re- mid-July 2020 with 297 units allocated to deal- while government
ceived Clubsport and Clubsport S treatment back ers and three to the media fleet. Due to the reflects on billions
in 2016. Now, the MK7.5 has a TCR edition, COVID-19 regulations, there is no confirmation lost in potential
which has aesthetics that pay homage to tax collection.
the TCR racing cars. The Automobile Association (AA) has reported
Tell me more on unaudited month-end data released by the
Visually, the TCR is easily distinguish- Central Energy Fund. The international oil price
able by its 19-inch Reifnitz wheels, per- continues its low trend and despite the poor Rand
forated brake discs, side sill extensions, performance versus the US dollar, we are still on
matt black side mirror covers as well as a for a massive fuel price decrease.
special roof spoiler and rear diffuser. The “The Rand has been pummelled by COVID-19
TCR comes well specified, with LED and the Moody’s downgrade to junk status, and
headlights. The car is only available in yet we are still able to predict record-territory
three exterior colours; Pure White, Tor- fuel price drops. This goes to show just how se-
nado Red and Pure Grey. Volkswagen has verely the world oil price has collapsed.” The AA
confirmed that South African specifica- said.
tions are not available with an Akrapovic Petrol is set to drop by around R1.74 a litre in
exhaust system. May, with diesel falling by R1.56 and illuminat-
In terms of the interior, Volkswagen has ing paraffin a whopping R2.18.
gone to town with the use of Alcantara, Seen in context, the predicted decreases will re-
which now covers the door inserts and seats while that all 300 will be made available although order sult in a fall of R3.84 a litre to 93 unleaded petrol
special floor mats with black and red stitching books are open for those looking to secure allo- inland since January, and R4.00 to 95 petrol over
have been added to the package. The brand’s cations. Customers can order their TCR from the same period. Diesel users are also benefiting
sport steering wheel, as well as ambient light their local dealership online. with the predicted price now around R3.49 a litre
strips, are included in the TCR too. In addition to Service plan and warranty cheaper than it was five months ago.
a unique number placed beneath the GTI badge at The Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR comes standard The petrol price was last below R13 a litre in July
the rear of the car, those that secure a TCR will with a three-year/120 000km warranty and a five- 2017. In March 2016 petrol cost R11.74 a litre
also receive a special cap, keyring and certificate year/ 90 000km service plan. with the price rising to R12.62 a month later. The
when buying the car. Pricing figures forecast for May 2020 will bring the price
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Play your part on World Hand
Nonagenarian celebrated by her Hygiene Day to help the poor
grandchildren Due to the coronavirus, handwashing
has never been more in vogue than it is
right now. Celebrities are challenging
one another, musicians are writing songs
overnight. The response by govern-
ments, private organisations and indi-
viduals have been extraordinary.
“We know that hand hygiene is one of
about it and every day new memes pop- the most effective ways in which to re-
With Mother's Day coming up this Sun- up on social media around what once duce the spread of COVID-19 and other
day, local resident, Anusha Govender, was a seemingly uneventful practice. pathogens. Washing hands regularly
While handwashing has been part of the with soap and water reduces respiratory
wanted to show her appreciation and medical belief system for decades, it’s illnesses, like colds and flu by up to 21
love for her wonderful grandmother, surprising how many people haven’t percent and gastrointestinal illnesses by
Soominthra Kalicharan, by showing the made it a habit. 23 to 40 percent. Since COVID-19 is an
world just how much she loves her. According to a national poll conducted ‘enveloped virus’, which has a fatty
prior to the COVID-19 outbreak by layer that helps it to survive, handwash-
Govender is the eldest grandchild of Pharma Dynamics- a prevention-minded ing is key. Lathering, scrubbing and rins-
Kalicharan, who is 91-years-old this pharmaceutical company- only six out ing hands with soap and water for at
year. Her grandmother, who resides in ten South African adults, who partici- least 20 seconds will remove the virus
Isipingo, lives a simple life and has pated in the survey washed their hands from the skin, while breaking up the en-
regularly. velope protecting the virus, which dis-
many great qualities such as being a lov- Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for ables it,” she explained.
ing and caring person, with a unique Pharma Dynamics, explained that the While government and others are re-
sense of style. outbreak has had a profound effect on a sponding to the crisis, there remain mil-
Kalicharan is a mother of nine, with five practice that the World Health Organisa- lions of South Africans, who don’t have
tion (WHO) and others have tried to in- access to water and hygienic sanitation.
sons and four daughters. She also has 18 stil among communities across the globe Jennings shared that it will require a sus-
grand children, 31 great grand children for decades. tained effort by all, including the public.
and 14 great great grand children. “A study published in the American “Without running water and soap or
“I woke up this morning with great an- Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hy- enough hand sanitisers, infection rates
giene, which researched handwashing could soar among the poor. We therefore
ticipation thinking about my wonderful practices across 51 countries between urge the public to play their part on
grandma. Her life stories are so interest- 2010 and 2013, found that on average, World Hand Hygiene Day (May 5)-
ing, they are something that will remain only 19 percent of people wash their whether it be in the form of financial do-
deep down in my heart forever. Thank hands after going to the bathroom. As a nations, hand sanitisers or soap that will
result, more than 1, 6 million children help to improve general hand hygiene,
you grandma for being you. Thank you under the age of five die annually from while making poor communities and es-
for all the years, stories, lessons and diarrhoea and pneumonia in primarily pecially those with compromised im-
memories. You are the best chapter of poor countries that could have been pre- mune systems and medical conditions,
our lives. May God keep blessing you vented through proper handwashing,” such as cardiovascular disease and dia-
she stated. betes, less vulnerable to the virus,” she
and may you live to see many more Many of these communities don’t have continued.
years. We love you very much and each access to soap and water, but the out- At the start of a pandemic, when there
moment shared with you is a blessing,” break seems to have expedited the deliv- aren’t any pharmaceutical interventions,
said Govender. ery of water tanks and hygiene products like a vaccine, handwashing is a simple,
Anusha Govender and her grandmother, Soominthra Kalicharan. to the poor and those living in remote yet effective measure that can be easily
areas around the globe, almost implemented to curb infections.
Kalicharan is described by her grand-
children as being the best grand mother and sheer determination she managed to there is always a heartwarming smile on Green Light Tuition offers free online tuition
and is a hard worker who made a career pull through,” she added. her face. Green Light Tuition is offering matric classes will be conducted via the Zoom
of sewing and knitting to take care of her Govender is inspired by her loving Her secret to longevity is eating whole- pupils free online tuition for accounting. platform. The meeting ID is 914 165
nine children. grandmother and strives to be just like some meals and spending time with her These online classes will go through the 7807. If you have any queries or for fur-
“Life was a rocky road for her but by the concepts that were supposed to be cov- ther details you may contact Prianca on
her. Despite the many hardships family. The love and warmth of her ered in term 2. The class will start on 07-442-41691. Alternatively send an
grace of God her great strength, courage Kalicharan has faced throughout her life, grandchildren also keeps her going. Saturday, May 9, from 3pm to 4pm. The email to greenlighttuition@gmail.com
UKZN student shares tips on surviving lockdown
With the Easter holidays behind us “It is understandable that students eating breakfast as per normal. you know may be struggling through so-
and just under a week left following may be afraid, worried or anxious “Mental health professionals suggest that cial distancing, it is important to reach
the two week extension of the lock- because we are dealing with uncer- we take time in the morning to shower out to them and let them know you care.
down, many students are feeling out tainty surrounding our education. and put on clean clothes. This will help Social distancing can be difficult, espe-
of their element and overwhelmed We’ve been thrown into a situation us feel more confident and ready for the cially if someone is a sociable individ-
by the additional amount of time that none of us had ever anticipated day’s work. Elizabeth Beecroft, a psy- ual. However, social distancing does not
they have been spending confined to which is studying through distant chotherapist, said that getting dressed in mean social isolation. We are still al-
their homes. Many students do not learning. Life will go on after this the morning can play a role in your mood lowed to virtually communicate with
know how to adequately utilise this and that means that we will be re- throughout the day and lead to further people and with modern technology,
time away from school, which is quired to pass our courses at the end productivity, optimism, motivation and video-calling friends can be just as en-
why BSS Summa Cum Laude grad- of the semester,” said Muhammad. an overall improved mood. Researchers tertaining and satisfying as being with
uate and Honours in Psychology She recommended that students have found that following our normal them face-to-face. Schedule online lunch
student, Romaana Muhammad, de- continue with their normal practices routines give us comfort and create a dates or send a friend a video message it
cided to give students advice on such as waking up early, having a feeling of security,” she said. may just make their day. If we want to
how to tackle this new situation. bath, getting dressed for the day and Muhammed further added that students’ make a difference in the lives of more
main priority should be their health, people during this difficult time, we
more so during this pandemic. “It is im- should also pay special attention to those
portant for us to keep a healthy body and we know who have psychiatric ill-
mind and for that we need to make sure nesses,” she added.
that we are eating our balanced meals Being isolated may cause individuals
three times a day, drinking enough water, Summa Cum Laude graduate and prone to depressive episodes to focus all
getting enough sunlight and getting as current postgraduate student at their attention onto the aspects of their
much exercise as we can. During physi- UKZN, Romaana Muhammad, lives that upsets them. Muhammad said
cal exercise, your skeletal muscle cells shares her tips on surviving the that constantly being updated about the
secrete proteins into the blood which COVID-19 may increase their sense of
have a regenerative effect on the brain. lockdown as a student. negativity about their circumstances.
This can help improve your memory and not spend too much time in front of a “Individuals with post-traumatic stress
supercharge your cognitive performance. screen. She said, “Try to alternate be- disorder may also feel distress as they
Physical activity stimulates the release of tween studying, taking lectures on your may be restricted to spaces shared with
dopamine, norepinephrine, and sero- laptop and reading physical printed text- people who have inflicted violence upon
tonin. These chemicals naturally boost books, printed or handwritten notes. them. This can trigger memories of neg-
our mental state,” she said. Looking at a screen for extended periods ative experiences and can reawaken dor-
She encouraged students to structure can cause strained, dry eyes, blurred vi- mant traumatic episodes. We should
their days and schedule times for each sion, and headaches. It also causes sleep encourage these individuals to contact
activity that needs to be completed dur- issues as the blue light emitted from their psychologists or SADAG when
ing the day. “If you haven’t already got screens suppress melatonin, the sleep- they feel the need arise and we should try
one by now, you need to have a dedi- promoting hormone. According to ‘The to be a beacon of hope and support for
cated study space. I know it’s tempting Attention Restoration Theory’ by Rachel them, as mental health professional re-
to spend the entire day in bed or on the and Stephen Kaplan, being outside can sources are currently strained and these
couch with your laptop, but this isn’t calm our minds and improves our ability individuals may not get the ideal amount
very healthy for your body and can lead to concentrate, it re-energises us and re- of therapy that they need. The most im-
to fatigue and eventually pain in the neck duces fatigue. In addition, being out- portant things are to stay positive, follow
and upper back. Your space should ide- doors lowers the stress hormone cortisol the lockdown rules and remember that
ally be situated in a quiet room to avoid and immunises us against associated this will all be over soon. With that, I
distraction. You can turn any table into a problems such as hypertension and wish you all the best of luck, keep study-
study-station by placing all your essen- tachycardia. Spending time outside could ing, stay safe and stay home,” she said.
tials such as your pens, highlighters, text- be a good habit to implement just before Those struggling with mental health is-
books, notebooks, your laptop and a the end of your campus day.” sues can contact the following numbers:
large bottle of water onto it. Add a com- You should end off your campus day as SADAG helpline on 080-021-2223, 080-
fortable chair that offers back support you normally would at around 4pm and 070-8090 or 080-045-6789. Or you can
and you have your mini study-station. spend the rest of the evening by relaxing. visit their website www.sadag.org.
Using this space shows the people who Being exposed to news and COVID-19 Suicide helpline on 080-056-7567.
live with you that you’re “at campus,” statistics can increase feelings of fear and Cipla WhatsApp line on 076-882-2775.
said Muhammed. anxiety so you have to curb this by man- Alternatively SMS 31393 or 32312 and a
She added that it was important to create aging your exposure to media coverage. counsellor will call you back. You can
boundaries within your home so that It is also wise to limit news intake to talk to a counsellor online on weekdays
your family members would understand brief periods. from 9am until 4pm. Lifeline 24-hour
that you are busy completing university “Make sure you get eight hours of sleep counselling on 0861-322-322 or 0800-
tasks and that they should not distract every night. Healthy sleep is important 150-150.
you. Be mindful not to let social media for emotion regulation, which is why we Adcock Ingram Depression and Anxiety
be a distraction. may find a good sleep beneficial during Helpline on 080-070-8090.
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Support Steps4Hope in support
of patients with blood cancer
and other blood disorders
The Sunflower your friends and ethnic origin plays
Fund is calling on family and get them a significant role in
your support to join to support The sun- the search for a
the Steps4Hope flower Fund for donor, South
challenge to help every step you com- Africa’s rainbow
them raise funds. plete towards the nation is at a dis-
The Sunflower challenge. tinct disadvantage,
Fund is a donor re- • Share photos and requiring a large
cruitment centre videos of your/your pool of prospective
and stem cell reg- family’s efforts as donors. Should
istry. They assist pa- you tackle your 12 you wish to become
tients with blood 000 steps and add a donor, support
cancers like obstacles to make it one of the fundrais-
leukaemia and other more challenging ing projects or
blood disorders for yourself. make a financial
who are in need of a • Post your videos contribution, con-
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ing anyone in need they recruit. All more or look out
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lenge in the comfort
Sunflower Fund’s assists patients with
of your home.
most successful the cost associated
fundraising events with getting to
is the Everest Chal- transplant.
Sibaya Trust invests R4.5m
lenge, which was For more informa-
initiated by a trans- tion about becom-
plant survivor, who ing a donor or how
subsequently sub- to support finan-
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idea of The Everest At the ceremonial handover on Friday,
Challenge, which About The Sun- attended by KZN Premier Sihle
aims to replicate the flower Fund Zikalala and MEC for Health, No-
distance from the magugu Simelane-Zulu, Sibaya Com-
base to the summit The Sunflower munity Trust donated 300 000
by climbing stairs Fund is a donor re- protective masks valued at R4,5-million
to the KwaZulu-Natal government to
in a team relay to- cruitment centre
help curb the spread of the coronavirus.
talling 8848m. The and stem cell reg- Trust chairman, Vivian Reddy, said
Sunflower Fund is istry that is part of a their decision was based on the fact that
bringing the chal- global network, there was a dire shortage of masks, par-
lenge to your home. dedicated to creat- ticularly in impoverished areas.
It is much easier ing awareness about “Research has shown that the use of
than climbing Ever- blood diseases and these masks is the most effective meas-
ure in the stopping the spread of the
est, but fun all the stem cell donation, virus.
same. Get the fam- recruiting blood When we heard there was a shortage,
ily involved and get stem cell donors we felt the need to step in.
moving. You need and maintaining a “To us, there is no better investment
to complete roughly registry of commit- than in one that save lives,” he said.
12 000 steps to ted donors. Reddy confirmed that the trust would
be providing the masks to provincial
cover the distance. The Sunflower government, who would distribute
Fund pays for the them to residents living in informal
How to get in- cost of the tissue- communities and frontline workers, in-
volved: type testing. This is cluding nurses, doctors, clinic and com- Trust chairman, Vivian Reddy, KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala, and MEC for Health, Nomagugu Simelane-
fundamental to sav- munity workers. Zulu, Sibaya staff and other officials at the handover of the masks at the Edison Power Group offices
• Visit ing the lives of He also passed on strong messages to in Red Hill on Friday.
members of the public and workers. “I
givengain.com/c/su South Africans who must say a big thank you to essential
nflowerfundand need a stem cell and frontline workers. should respect it. provincial government, at the commencement of
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fundraiser to show The chance of find- gear we are providing, will offer you greater pro- home for emergency purposes,” he said. This ini- said the latest donation of the much-needed
your support and in- ing a matching tection against this wretched virus. tiative follows shortly on the Vivian Reddy Foun- masks will go a long way in assisting the provin-
volvement. donor is 1 in “Secondly, I would like to remind members of the dation’s donation of R700, 000 worth of disposal cial government which is doing its utmost to flat-
public that each of us only has one life and we nappies and R2,5m worth of sanitary pads to the ten the curve of the coronavirus in the province.
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Hard work, dedication and commitment is
the hallmark to this legend’s career
Soccer stalwart, Lenny Naidoo, kicked off his soccer career Sports, an Isipingo side managed by George
in 1979 playing for the Isipingo Suburbs B team in the Govender, in the Coke Cup final,” he said. “His greatest sporting memories
Isipingo and Districts Football Association (IDFA). Naidoo believes it is important for him to stay was that he was fortunate enough
He went on to win the B division league that very same fit and active as he used to be while he was
year. playing competitively. to play for teams that won two
Naidoo made a favourable impression on the management “As a defensive midfielder, I have over the
of Isipingo Suburbs where he was promoted from the B side
league titles and three knock out
years been focused on protecting the team goal,
to take on a more challenging role in the formidable A team, which to this day gives me the versatility to play competitions which was very im-
where positions were highly contested. in a full back position. A good defensive mid-
“It was in the 1980s when Isipingo United amalga- pressive.”
fielder needs good positional awareness, antic-
mated with Isipingo Suburbs and during that ipation of opponent's play, marking, tackling,
year, the newly formed side won the A divi- interceptions, passing and great stamina and recently passed. RIP, Poly Naicker. I also had a
sion league including three other knock out strength,” he added. stint with Mobeni Heights, which was going
trophies,” said Naidoo as he reminisced His greatest sporting memories are that he was back home, but I continued to play in the
about the good old days. fortunate enough to play for teams that won two Isipingo League,” he said.
When this defensive midfielder is on league titles and three knock out competitions. The humble and hard-working soccer player has
the field, he sticks out like a sore He also relished the moment when he played earned the respect of his colleagues at Isipingo
thumb. with seasoned professionals such as Vincent Soccer Legends where he was awarded the most
Naidoo puts in the hard work directly Pillay and Jaya Chengelroyen of Verulam dedicated player for commitment to the game.
adjacent to dribblers, passers and fan- Suburbs and the Subramaniam brothers. Former IDFA president and current legend and
tasists of iconic vision and beauty. He “In 1983, I went on to play for Ocean City, PRO of Isipingo Junior Soccer, described
fondly recalls that after having won the under the now late Poly Naicker who just Naidoo as one of those guys who would win
league, it was a reward for the team to be tackles and make interceptions. “Naidoo is truly
recognised and afforded the opportunity to This defensive midfielder sticks out a hard working, committed and dedicated leg-
play in the south stream coke league. like a sore thumb when he is on the field. end,” he said in closing.
In that year, his team finished runners up to
another star-studded side, the Bluff Rangers
from Chatsworth. “It was a bitter pill to swal-
low to come so close and to then lose the
league. Another blow was losing to Malabar
Ntanzi is the cricketing
pride of Umlazi
Durban – Despite a first season of senior cricket Mogakane, made his debut for the Dolphins in
that was blighted by injury, young quick Lifa their Momentum One Day Cup clash with the
Ntanzi finished it on a high when he made his Imperial Lions in Potchefstroom and it was a
Hollywoodbets Dolphins debut and followed day he will never forget.
that up with securing a contract with the Dur- “To make my debut for the Dolphins was so
ban-based franchise for the upcoming season. special,” he reminisced. “I knew that I had just
Hailing from Umlazi, Ntanzi is one of the shin-
come back from injury but I had to give my best
ing lights for the KZNCU, DSR & Sunfoil
Township & Rural Development Programme as and I think it went well for me. To be in a side
he was earmarked through the initiative to at- with so many great cricketers was a dream
tend Glenwood High School. come true and I cannot wait to get the new sea-
From there the speedster earned a South son started,” he said.
African Schools call-up and then was selected Ntanzi has been earmarked as one of the next
for the South Africa Under 19 side, however he best as he was supposed to take part in a fast
missed the 2019 World Cup due to injury. bowlers camp with South African bowling
To receive a franchise contract was a dream coach Charl Langeveldt during the winter. This
come true for the 18 year-old, but he says the was cancelled due to the spread of the coron-
recognition was as much an achievement for avirus.
him as it was for some of the people that have
With his winter programme on its head Ntanzi
helped him through his career.
“My parents were really, really happy when I is just trying to keep a narrow focus before he
told them that I had got a Dolphins contract,” is able to return to action later in the year.
Ntanzi said. “Not only them but also my “I think that the moment I just need to concen- If you are concerned about your symptoms
coaches from Umlazi Cricket Club because I trate on staying fit,” he commented. “Gavin
am the first player from the club to get a fran- Muir and the Dolphins and Brendan Jackson call the hotline on 0800 029 999
chise contract. have been working closely with me and I want
“They were so happy for me but it also shows to thank Gavin for all his hard work.
how important the work is that they do in the “If I can keep fit and then get myself into the
township,” he said. Dolphins side then I’ll be very happy," he said.
Ntanzi has taken on the mantle of role model He’s got a number of experienced bowlers
for those in the township that might want to
around him at the Dolphins but singled out
pursue a career in cricket.
“I think that it’s important for me to be able to Daryn Dupavillon as someone who has played
be an example for the young boys and girls in a big role in a short period of time.
Umlazi and I hope that I can encourage as many “I think because we are similar bowlers he has
young children to play cricket and follow their been great in telling me how I should go about
dreams,” said Ntanzi. things. He is supportive and I find that he is a
Ntanzi, along with fellow young signing Andile great person to learn from,” he added.You can also read
