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Your No. 1 Community newspaper VOL. 34 NO. 13 24 MARCH 2020 Tel. 031- 4598300
www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za THE RISING SUN, CHATSWORTH, MARCH 24, 2020
Rising Sun Chatsworth @RisingSunChats
Your No. 1 Community newspaper 51 258 COPIES FREE WEEKLY
Distributed in: Chatsworth - Havenside, Bayview, Westcliff, Croftdene, Arena Park, Montford, Moorton, Crossmoor, Umhlatuzana, Kharwastan, Silverglen, Shallcross, Harinagar, Buffelsbosch, Burlington Heights, Savannah Park,
Mobeni Heights, Malvern and Queensburgh
VOL. 34 NO. 13 24 MARCH 2020 Tel. 031- 4598300 Website: www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za 0745490245
Abigail Naidoo
COVAC commits to
containing virus in
joins the rest of
the world in
adhering to
stricter hygiene
measures by
washing her
Chatsworth
hands frequently
to stop the spread
of germs.
Despite the Nelson Mandela Youth and Community Cen- and many people have been asked to work from home or from home and skip social gatherings. Also stay away
tre’s closure amid the rising fears of the worldwide coro- just stay at home. from crowded bars and restaurants. Every single reduction
navirus pandemic, a group of community activists joined Sagren Naidoo, an active volunteer on the forum, said, in the number of contacts you have per day with relatives,
forces at the centre, last week, to establish how they can “We must do everything possible to ensure that the virus friends and co-workers will have a significant impact on
help contain the virus in the Chatsworth and Welbedacht does not spread. There are some simple rules you should the ability of the virus to spread.”
areas. follow. Please also educate others about these rules. Peo- If you think you have contracted the virus, call 0800-111-
The Coronavirus Action Committee (COVAC) plans to ple are continuously touching things others have touched. 132.
further implement government’s programme of action by Wash your hands regularly. Wash it for at least 20 seconds For information on the coronavirus/COVID19 via What-
creating educational posters for public places and the dis- with soap or use a hand sanitiser regularly. Do not touch sapp, send a message to 060-012-3456. For more infor-
tribution of hand sanitisers to poorer communities. your eyes, nose and mouth. That is a definite way of con- mation on the Coronavirus Action Committee (COVAC),
The group will engage with authorities to ensure people tacting the virus. Stay one metre or more away from peo- contact Clive Pillay on 061-429-2574.
abide by the public gathering rules, taxis and shops pro- ple. Social distancing is a must. As far as possible, avoid Residents from Chatsworth and Welbedacht can follow
vide sanitisers, and the elderly, who are the most vulnera- contact with others. Stay at home unless you must shop this link to join the WhatsApp group created by the
ble, are taken care off. for food or go to work. When you cough, hold a tissue to Coronavirus Action Committee for information and lat-
Cases of coronavirus in the country reached above 400 by your mouth and nose or cough into your elbow. Then dis- est updates on Coronavirus:
Monday and has changed how citizens work, play, learn pose of the tissue immediately. Avoid public transporta- https://chat.whatsapp.com/CQWmsgCyb9Y43zognDTI05.
and interact with each other. tion whenever possible. If you use public transport, insist You can also email your queries to
Schools are closed, sports activities have been cancelled, on hand sanitiser being provided. As far as possible, work covacchatsworth@gmail.com
15 barrels of toxic waste
dumped at Moorton grounds
Undeterred by rising fears of the cently. nath, confirmed that the oil barrels “I think whoever
global pandemic, coronavirus, Although there are no leads as to were picked up from the site about may have
spreading rapidly across the world who dumped 15 oil barrels contain- four days later. dumped the
and calls for stricter hygiene to curb ing a substance believed to be ink, “I began my investigation into find- toxic waste got
the virus from spreading, oil dump- oil and other toxic chemicals in 917 ing the culprits who committed this wind of my in-
ing has surfaced as a major concern grounds in Moorton, Chatsworth’s hazardous act and questioned poten- vestigation and
for law enforcement officials re- law enforcement official, Don Beij- tial perpetrators, however, I did not removed the
make any headway into a conclusion. barrels.” Supervisor from the Department of Parks and Recreation, Kogie Moodley, Moorton Community Policing Forum
I then paid some of the vagrants who member, Sham Dhanpaul, and law enforcement official, Don Beijnath, at the area where the toxic chemicals were
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ADF supports those in need during virus outbreak
The Anti-Drug
Forum teamed up
with the Pick n Pay
School Club and
Pro Secure to host
a massive soap dis-
tribution campaign,
sponsored by the
Willowton Group,
to spread aware-
ness on hygiene
amid the COVID-
19 outbreak.
Beneficiaries of the
campaign included
the Aryan Benevo-
lent Home (ABH)
and Ethelbert Child
and Youth Facility,
situated in
Malvern. Role-players at the handover. The initiative was an overwhelming success.
KAMS
KAMS
Director of the gloves. encourages the help the ABH,
ADF, Sam Pillay,
stated that the
coronavirus has
“Many of the
ABH’s residents
are frail and eld-
public and busi-
nesses to reduce
the impact of the
send an email to
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R.K.Khan circle before Bluff Meat Road. Same Road EASY ACCESS FROM tion of water safety
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your eyes, nose
‘water babies’
or mouth with showed off their uShakaʼs CEO, Dr Stella Khumalo, congratulates the top five from the Swimanathi pro-
unwashed hands
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people taking part in the
who are sick
Mighty Kidz Fi- March. Mabliza Lifestyle These pupils, who participated in the
nale, included This CSI initiative, and Jump City, set come from disad- Mighty Kidz
youngsters, who a partnership be- out to teach 150 vantaged commu- event, received a
participated in the tween uShaka Ma- children from nities, now know certificate and a
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of Health has
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info regarding the ‘Swimanathi’- a Recreation, Primary School, after having passed achieved to family
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Category: Poem
Our beautiful Earth
There is so much beauty the Earth can share
That we admire and care
I will tell you each one
But at the same time we will have fun
The sun is beautiful everyday
What do you say
I love the sky
Where birds, butterflies and insects fly
Mountains big or small
They are still awesome after all
The most beautiful thing of all is our moon Written by: Jordan Alexis Pillay
It is big and I hope it will come soon Age: 12 years old
It shines bright like the sun School: Ocean View Primary
I think it’s our number one School
“I write poems because it is the best way to express the way I feel .Poems
let my imagination run with no limits.”
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Remembering the victims Universal Mission calls for
of the Throb tragedy prayers to COVID-19
“The world needs us and the people more than normality and the world
Overwhelming of the world need our prayer.” This to manage and control the spread of
memories of the ‘Crushed in the stampede two hours is the urgent plea from Swami Siva this virus. The most important rea-
day 13 teenagers Yogananda, spiritual head of the son for our collective prayer is for
who were killed after the party began, lay 13 lifeless Saiva Sithantha Sungum, Universal our scientists who work tirelessly to
during a teargas at- Mission of South Africa (pictured), make a breakthrough with their re-
tack at the Throb young children, whose lives were cut who is calling for the simultaneous search in discovering a cure for the
Nightclub, while collective prayer (in your faith) to coronavirus soon.” Swami Yo-
celebrating the end short on that fateful day’ be recited every evening at 7pm. gananda commended all healthcare
The spiritual head calls for collec- professionals and volunteers world-
of school term on
tive prayers from all faiths and peo- wide for sacrificing their time and
March 24, 2000,
gas and a stam- safety. Crushed in were cut short on ple from all walks of life to join in. toil in caring for the sick since the
still haunt the fam- “Simultaneous collective prayer outbreak of the disease. “Let us
ilies of those in- pede ensued at the the stampede two that fateful day.
venue, which was hours after the About 100 other will yield the desired outcomes in pray for those who have passed on
volved. The Rising the face of suffering, fear and panic as a result of this disease and we
Sun Community packed to capacity, party began, lay 13 youngsters who
in these uncertain and unpredictable sympathise with the loved ones left
Newspapers pays as the youngsters lifeless young chil- were in the mati- times,” said Swami Yogananda. He behind dealing with the loss,” he
tribute to the tried to flee to dren, whose lives nee were injured. added, “Everyone wants nothing said.
young victims on
the 20th anniver-
sary of their un-
timely deaths.
The tragic event
unfolded when a
teargas canister
was set off inside
the overcrowded
matinee at the
club. Youngsters
panicked and
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Bayview SAPS warn of
consequences of insulting
people on social media
Bayview SAPS officer, Sgt Neethling, was praised by station com-
mander, Lt Col Balram, for the manner in which he investigated
cases of kidnapping, crimen injuria, common assault, the contra-
vention of the communication act, theft and robbery, against jilted
Samadhanum
lover, 50-year-old Samadhanum Jane Andrew, recently. Jane Andrew
Andrew pleaded guilty to the six charges in the Durban Regional pleaded guilty to kid- CHATSWORTH CENTRE 031 401 0900
Court last week. “This is a message to individuals, who think they napping, assaulting
can use social media to insult or injure another. Residents must and defaming the
know that this can be the consequences of their actions,” said com- woman she accused
of having an affair
munications officer of Bayview SAPS, W/O Colin Chetty. The in- with her boyfriend.
cident gained attention after a viral video in May last year, where a
woman is interrogated by another angry fe-
male, believed to be Samadhanum Jane An-
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plainant was in a relationship with Andrew’s
boyfriend.
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accused, Sarah Ishwarlall, forced the com-
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viral,” added Kara. W/O Chetty explained
that Sgt Neethling ensured that all the evi-
dence was gathered and produced before
court so that the accused had no choice but
to plead guilty.
The court sentenced Andrew to a fine of
R20, 000 or six years imprisonment, wholly
suspended for a period of three years. She
was further ordered to compensate the com-
plainant with R5, 000.
Andrews must also issue an apology to the
complainant, which must be published in
two mainstream newspapers.
Lt Col Balram thanked Sgt Neethling for
ensuring the victim’s rights was not com-
promised in any way, considering all the hu-
miliation the victim faced through social
media.
Kidnapping and
robbery syndicate
sentenced
Four men, accused of
kidnapping and rob-
bing Uber drivers,
were sentenced to 15
years imprisonment
each in the Durban Re-
gional Court, recently.
Bayview SAPS detec-
tive branch top cop,
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Municipality puts drastic measures in place to combat COVID-19
The eThekwini Municipality has put The mayor of the eThekwini Munici- will reopen after Easter. to be vigilant and ensure that safety measures, in- Hand sanitizers will be provided at en- lic must note that the bulk market, retail stall-holders will have one at each stall for
tough measures in place to prevent the pality, Cllr Mxolisi Kaunda, has there- Beach bathing: Bathing in all beaches is now prohib- cluding but not limited to hand sanitizer, wet wipes, trances to all rental stock. There will be on- markets and flea-markets are viewed in a themselves and their clients and the munic-
spread of the novel coronavirus fore issued a directive that restrictions ited with immediate effect, however, lifeguards will continuous cleaning of public spaces and educating going sanitation and cleaning of facilities to similar manner like the shopping malls. The ipality is currently communicating with
(COVID-19) in its public spaces and must be imposed in the following pub- remain on duty to monitor and ensure safety. Law en- of the public, continues in municipal facilities. ensure hygiene. response plan implemented in conjunction other flea markets to follow suit since some
facilities. This follows the announce- lic facilities: forcement will be engaged to monitor those, who do with occupational health and safety to min- of them operate once a week or monthly.
ment of a national state of disaster by Swimming pools: All swimming pools not adhere to these measures. The municipality would Informal settlements and transit camps Public transport imise the transmission of the virus at the The municipality will also embark on an in-
President Cyril Ramaphosa, last Sun- will be closed effective immediately for like to emphasise that beaches are not closed but only Of the estimated 590 informal settlements (about 240, The municipality has 25 taxi ranks across bulk market are as follows: tensive community activation programme in
day. the duration of schooling break and swimming is prohibited. 000 families) in eThekwini, 294 (130, 000 house- the city and it has already engaged with all 110 wards through loud hailing and dis-
holds) have access to clean running water and wash- stakeholders within the industry to create • Discontinued the implementation of secu- tribution of educational material to curb the
Libraries: All municipal libraries will be closed but ing facilities through the communal ablution blocks, awareness and bring alignment on measures rity cards for vehicle entry and exit. spread of the virus.
the staff will be at work. which have already been provided. The municipality to prevent the spread of the virus. • Introduced gloves at cashiers- implemen- “The lives of our residents will always be
SILVERGLEN PAWNBROKERS Community halls: All functions will be limited to
will provide water storage tanks in all informal set-
tlements where no communal ablution facilities exist. Public taxi ranks: The taxi industry is al-
tation.
• Commenced the process to acquire sani-
our priority and under no circumstances,
shall we take chances. The address by our
Est.1995 grouping of less than 100 as per the directive of Pres- These will be filled by mobile water tankers. There ready distributing sanitizers to commuters. tizing wipes/ sprays. Upon receipt hereof, president gave all of us a clear directive and
The municipality has improved cleaning of will be used by buyers entering the various under my stewardship, the city must com-
TRY THE BEST BEFORE YOU TRY THE REST! ident Ramaphosa. Events previously planned, where
more than 100 people were expected, have been can-
will be installation of liquid soap dispensers and hand
sanitizers at all communal ablution facilities in infor- ablution facilities within taxi ranks to in- sales halls entrances. ply. Failure to do this could result in us hav-
clude sanitizers and ensuring that they are • Agents encouraged implementing various ing more cases of the infection and would
BUY - SELL - PAWN
celled. mal settlements and transit facilities. Additional water
points will be installed at all 2, 200 communal ablu- continuously disinfected. measures within their agencies. Two agents be antithetical to the position taken by our
have already introduced sanitizers on the government in this regard. I therefore urge
Tools, Appliances, Electronics,
Cemeteries: During funerals, the community is en- tion facilities. Consumer education teams and project
couraged to limit the number of mourners to family liaison officers will be embarking on awareness cam- Buses operation (fleet): The meeting has sales floor and the other two agents are in everyone to ensure that these measures are
members only or to restrict the mourners to not more paigns and distribution of posters and pamphlets en- been held with bus operators and consensus the process of finalising implementation. adhered to without fail,” stated Cllr Kaunda.
Fishing Equipment, Etc. than 50 at the cemetery. Mourners should keep to bur- couraging preventative measures. reached that they will be procuring and in- • Appropriate awareness presentation was The municipality banking halls and Sizakala
stalling hand sanitizers holders in buses. conducted by Occupational Health and Centres will remain open, however, the city
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ial time slots allocated to prevent delays in accessing
the cemetery. Mass care centres (victims of storm disaster) The drivers will receive gloves, masks and Safety Unit for both market and market will ensure that high levels of hygiene pre-
individual sanitizers. agents staff. vail and the number of people going to the
Diwali Greeting To All Our Hindu Customers Museums: All museums will be closed to the public, There are 91 people remaining in four mass care cen-
Water provision:
• Restriction of the number of buyers enter-
ing the banking hall.
centres will be managed. The municipality
will also like to encourage residents to make
but the staff will be at work. tres. All facilities have access to water and ablutions.
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And Gold Jewellery! Durban Art Gallery: A number of visitors will be re- and education materials. standpipes at taxi ranks to increase the avail- In respect to informal trade, the following pay their accounts where possible.
stricted to less than 50 at a time, school bookings will ability of water. The water war-room that measures were implemented: Customers can access their utility bills on
be restricted and only open after the Easter Holiday. Hostels and communal residential units was established a few weeks ago to deal • Sanitizers introduced at all informal trader the following link:
Hand sanitizers will be provided in the 10 communal with the challenge of water supply in com- offices. http://www.durban.gov.za/Online_Tools/Pa
Arts and cultures: All events, cultural or departmental residential units (hostels). These will be installed in munities has been instructed to increase the • Staff conducting inspections wear gloves ges/eAccount_Registration.aspx
programmes are cancelled indefinitely. bathrooms and access points and regularly filled by frequency of water supply, particularly in and masks. Alternatively, customers, who have en-
cleaning staff. There will be ongoing sanitation and areas where water is supplied by water In respect to retail markets and flea-markets, quiries, can contact the customer service
Gospel Iconic Discovery Competition: The seventh cleaning of facilities to ensure hygiene for the 181, tankers. sanitizers will be introduced for all staff. helpline on 031 324-5000 or fax to 031 324-
Find us on Facebook! Gospel Iconic Discovery Competition is now post- 000 occupants. Consumer education teams and proj- The privately managed flea-markets like 5111. Office hours are Monday to Friday
poned, and new dates will be announced after Easter. ect liaison officers will be embarking on awareness Markets: Amphitheatre have already purchased and from 7:30am to 4:30pm and Saturdays from
Shop 6, 50 Headland Avenue, campaigns and distribution of posters and pamphlets The markets are still operating, and the pub- placed hand sanitizers in all washrooms. All 7:30am to 11:30am.
Chatsworth Parks: Access to parks will be monitored. Weddings encouraging preventative measures.
Tel: 031 403 1732 - Cell: 0724648505 and social gatherings are now suspended indefinitely.
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on blood, but on throat swabs and sputum
oratories Services (NHLS). The SANBS
urges donors to take the necessary precau-
feel you are at risk, have come into contact
with someone who has been infected or fear
wake of virus centres and several claims on social media
about them providing testing for the coron-
avirus (COVID-19).
In a statement released by the SANBS, it
samples, according to Dr Jackie Thomson,
the medical director of SANBS.
Testing is currently available at the National
Institute for Communicable Diseases
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izens.
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Firewalking Festival
COVID-19: Safety tips dress and contact numbers. A nom-de-plume may
be used. The editor reserves the right to edit let-
ters. Email your letters to yoshiniperu- at Jacobs Road
mal@gmail.com or call 031 459-8351
to keep children safe Temple postponed
during the extended Chatsworth has been
In compliance with the president’s declaration of
a national state of disaster to contain the spread
of the coronavirus pandemic, the executives of
the Shree Murugar Alayam made a carefully con-
school holidays dragged to the gutters sidered decision to postpone their 72nd annual
Dropothiammen Firewalking Festival scheduled
for April/ May 2020.
Mashuk Ally is a local rugby fanatic. However, the Chitraiparavum Kavady will be ob-
The Department of Health is with regards to the stinking bags served in May 2020 at the temple. The kavady
preparing for the worst case sce- at Westcliff. All he said was that
With the extended school holidays due to able. nario with the coronavirus pan- they (DSW) have a don’t care Moorton man to start will be conducted and performed by the resident
guru, which will exclude the participation of
the country being declared a state of dis- Don’t allow them to wander off on their
aster as a result of the coronavirus own- always make sure you are informed
demic, especially in informal
settlements throughout Durban.
attitude. Something has to be
done. My question is - Is
Chatsworth Rugby Association devotees and the public.
Devotees and the public will be strictly prohib-
(COVID-19), parents and caretakers are of their whereabouts. ited from entering the alayam’s premises on the
We, as a community, need to Chatsworth being treated like a Sharks supporter and rugby fa- “There was never a rugby team
urged to have a plan in place for children, Even when it comes to playing, don’t main day of the kavady. Their primary concern
take heed, as it effects all of us. step-child? Some councillors are natic, Mashuk Ally, is encourag- or rugby association which we is the health and safety of devotees and the pub-
who are at home. allow them to go play without adult su- It is time for us, as a community, not qualified or simply not local ing residents, who share an could join. I will be partnering lic.
In accordance with the pronouncement by pervision or to be in places where they to embark on a project to clean government product. My appeal active interest in the sport, to with the Department of Sport The temple shall remain open and they appeal to
the president on Sunday, schools includ- can’t be seen by their carer. up our streets. Driving through (come election) is that the public join him in establishing the and Recreation to bring training the general public and regular devotees not to
ing Early Childhood Development Centres Ensure they keep the house locked. Teach Chatsworth, you will see that it must seriously look for high enter the alayam’s premises should they have any
Chatsworth Rugby Association. and active participation to the
(crèches, day care centres for young chil- your children to keep the house locked al- is a shocking state- with piles standards in an aspiring candi- symptoms of flu. Devotees, who may want to
The association will be instru- people of Chatsworth. We are conduct or perform any prayer, shall liaise with
dren, playgroups, pre-schools or after ways and to never open to anyone, espe- and piles of bin bags left on the date, who can be accountable. It mental in promoting rugby as a looking for people, who know the guru to make prior arrangements.
school care) are closed as of March 18. cially strangers. pavements, especially in is time for us to demand for sport in the community. the sport and can share their ex- They pray for the welfare of the community dur-
This means that children, whether it be tots Childproof your home, remove all danger- Bayview, opposite Chatsworth service and clean up our streets. The Moorton father of two pertise, to join us,” he said. ing this pandemic and request all to take care and
or teens, will be at home while many par- ous substances and items that may be Secondary School and in West- Maybe, it is time to reduce the shared that his passion for rugby Anyone interested in assisting strictly abide by the rules and guidelines set out
ents will be at work during the day. within reach. cliff, opposite the Nazarene number of councillors and have started when he was a young with equipment for the associa- by health authorities. They record their sincere
Church. Is this how the DSW a dedicated few. gratitude to all devotees, sponsors and well-wish-
Parents are urged to ensure their safety by Don’t leave the iron on the plug, even boy and was disappointed at the tion or joining, can contact ers for their ongoing support and look forward to
leaving them in the care of a trustworthy though the switch might be off. The child workers operate? I spoke to one Dhayalan Moodley lack of interest in the sport Mashuk Ally on 082-376-9001. their kind co-operation during these challenging
adult. might accidentally switch it on. our stalwarts, Les Moonsamy, Mobeni Heights among residents in the area. times.
The SAPS has therefore issued safety tips Don’t leave candles or matches within
to help keep your children safe during the reach as your children might want to ex-
school holidays:
Children have a right to truthful informa-
tion about what’s going on in the world,
periment and end up burning themselves
or even burning the house down. Also,
keep medication out of reach of children.
Ward 71 cancels War Room meeting
but adults also have a responsibility to
keep them safe from distress. Use age-ap-
propriate language, watch their reactions,
and be sensitive to their level of anxiety.
They might be curious and put themselves
in danger.
Remember to remove any choking haz-
ards. Any object that can fit in a child’s
following coronavirus pandemic
Educate and encourage your child on how mouth is too small for him or her to play The Ward 71 War Room Meeting, sched- pandemic spreading. We need to heed the
to properly wash their hands with soap and with. uled for March 30 at the Moorton Library, wise words of the experts with regard to hy-
water for at least 20 seconds and how to Make sure your phone is on and your chil- has been postponed until further notice. giene, and social distancing. Let us rally to
practice good hygiene. dren can reach you. Keep your phone fully Ward 71 councillor, Previn Vedan, said the promote cleanliness and upliftment in
Get a trustworthy adult supervisor. Always charged and on in case your children need ward's bi-monthly community meeting mind, body and spirit in our communities,
make sure there is an adult you trust who to contact you. which was scheduled for March 28 at the and embed the values of good nutrition, ex-
can supervise them. If it means you have If they haven’t memorised your cell and Bottlebrush Community Hall will now be ercise, compassion, respect for all life and
held on social media. anti- littering. Our rallying calls are "Vic-
to pay the person to look after them, do so. work number, it is important that you write Residents are requested to send through any tory over the virus", "Cleanliness conquers
It’s better to pay and ensure your children the numbers down and put them in a place questions that they would like Cllr Vedan to the Coronavirus", and "Positive people
are safe than to risk their safety. where they can see them, eg: the refriger- respond to via email to pvedan@gmail.com pound pandemic,"” he added.
Never leave children unattended in the ator door. Cllr Vedan also held a special stakeholders In her talk, Sister Radha noted that the virus
house, assuming they are safe just because Also, remember to write down other emer- debriefing on the coronavirus at the Shall- was rarely fatal and affects mainly the eld-
the house is locked. gency numbers in case they can’t get hold cross Community Hall, last week. erly and persons with pre-existing condi-
He said he noted a level of fear and lack of tions. Residents demonstrating an alternative method of greeting.
Don’t leave your children under the su- of you.
pervision of other children. Parents some- Never leave your child alone in the car. information in the community and decided She said that the most effective step that can
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to reach out to Ward 71 leaders of civil so- be taken to combat the coronavirus is to
times make the mistake of entrusting other Keep a close eye on your children at the ciety, community policing forums, religious regularly wash your hands and to avoid
children to look after their children. This mall. Malls are usually busy during the bodies, street committees, businesses, youth shaking of hands.
is not a good decision. holiday season. Don’t allow your children organisations, senior citizen groups, “Wearing of facial masks was not advisable
It is always advisable and best to get an to go to the mall alone and even when you women’s groups, the sporting sector and ac- at it often compels the user to touch his face
older, more responsible person to look are with them, keep a close eye on them. tivists. which may lead to contact with the virus
after your children when you are not avail- “We met and were lead in an informative and recommended the regular consumption
debriefing by Sister Radha Naidoo, the of hot drinks and lemon and that the safest
nursing manager of the Ward 71 Shallcross place for residents to be is at their homes,”
Community Clinic. Sister Radha had dis- she added.
Bayview Civic Association cussed the history of the coronavirus, the
current status of South Africa, measures
that can be taken to prevent infection and
Cllr Vedan noted that residents should be
mindful to keep a space place between them
when speaking and even when seated as the
postpones AGM until our readiness for treatment," added Cllr
Vedan.
Community leader and former ward coun-
virus is spread through droplets.
He also advised residents to wipe door han-
dles or use a cloth before opened them and
further notice cillor, Jerald Vedan, was present at the de-
briefing and said, “As South Africans and
that events will be postponed as per the
President’s directive and advised residents
citizens of the world, we have an individ- to use this time wisely such as to bond, or in
ual and collective responsibility to stop this terms of education and spirituality.
In light of the recent developments around ogise for any inconvenience caused and en-
COVID 19 and governments call for prohi-
bitions of gatherings and social distancing,
courage all our residents to avoid personal
contact and limit their movement as far as
Stigma is a major health concern
the Bayview Civic Association and possible. We further make an appeal to you The Chatsworth Psy-
Bayview Sub Forum AGM will be post- to promote hygiene in your homes and sur- chiatric Clinic, to-
poned until further notice. Chairman of the roundings, wash your hands regularly and gether with the Durban
and Coastal Mental
association, Brandon Pillay, said at this sanitize as often as you can. We pray for Health Department,
stage a new date cannot be decided until the safety of all our communities at this time,” conducted an aware-
situation in our country changes. “We apol- he added. ness programme in
commemoration of
Mental Health Aware-
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March.
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able, not a label,’ and
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CRL Commission in dialogue with Devasthanam Foundation
The Devasthanam Foundation of South tion of the South Indian people came from SAHMS so that each organisation clearly
Africa (an association of South Indian Tem- the South African Hindu Maha Sabha understands their mandate and as such,
ples) met with the CRL Commission in a (SAHMS).” work within their own space.
fruitful meeting with a crucial issue on the Of recent times, this has become more ap- The CRL believed that the Devasthanam
constant marginalisation of the South Indian parent where important prayer dates were had an important role to play as the man-
community, particularly in area such as the announced incorrectly. Importantly emerg- date of the CRL provided for the creation of
announcement of prayer dates, prayer prac- ing out of the meeting with the CRL, the community councils and the Devasthanam
tices and governance of temples. Devasthanam agreed that in the spirit of could easily fill that role. This did mean
President of Devasthanam Foundation, Sid- unity, which is what the organisation is positive times ahead for the South Indian
ney Govindsamy, said, “This marginalisa- about, it would be amenable to meet the people.
Representatives of the CRL, Prof Luka Mosoma and Dr Sylvia Pheto and representatives from the Devasthanam Foundation of South
Africa, Sidney Govindsamy, Cecil Govender, Thaniga Moodley, George Govender and Barry Moodley at the insightful dialogue.
The aQuellé Tour Durban has been postponed to a date in later in the year, following the
state of disaster declared President Cyril Ramaphosa, on Sunday night. PHOTO: Anthony
Grote (Gameplan Media).
aQuellé Tour Durban
postponed due to
coronavirus epidemic
The organisers of the aQuellé Tour Durban “We will do all in our power to ensure that the
cycle race have taken the decision to postpone event, which clearly has a very large follow-
the 2020 edition of the Durban classic to a ing, can go ahead, and at the same time, to re-
date later in the year, following the national tain the benefit to the Domino Foundation
government state of disaster announced by that is the beneficiary of the race.The fact that
President Cyril Ramaphosa in response to the we can all #Ride4Good is at the heart of this
coronavirus pandemic, on Sunday night. race and we will do everything we can to
The decision to postpone the aQuellé Tour stage the race later in the year to give the rid-
Durban was taken after extensive consultation ers their weekend riding on full road closure
with the UCI, Cycling South Africa, KZN on Durban’s highways, and sustain the im-
Cycling, the event sponsors and partners and portant financial lifeline to the Domino Foun-
stakeholders in the cycling community as the dation,” he continued.
event sought to balance the significant public Lenferna explained that while it was clearly
support for the event while ensuring that it not an option to stage the race at the end of
unreservedly supports all of the initiatives an- April, he was working hard with the UCI, Cy-
nounced in the government’s response to the cling SA and KZN Cycling as part of the en-
coronavirus outbreak in South Africa. forced reorganisation of the cycling calendars
“First and foremost, we have to look after the in a bid to postpone rather than cancel the
health and well-being of every single partici- race.
pant, and all of our staff, marshalls and vol- He stated that the new date for the event
unteers. To that end, we have been guided by would be announced early in April, and that
national and regional governmental depart- all the entries received would be fully trans-
ments, who have been very helpful and clear ferrable to the new date.
in their guidelines,” said event director, Alec “Evaluating all the circumstances over the
Lenferna. next months, and if we can still go ahead later
He confirmed that they are working with the in the year, we should be able to retain all the
relevant role-players in a bid to locating a appeal of the event in spring when there is
suitable weekend in spring that can host the stable weather before the full rainy season
two days of events as planned. commences,” he concluded.
Prioritising training opportunities
for disabled youngsters
The Shoprite Group is
offering young, dis-
abled South Africans
the opportunity to
gain valuable retail
experience through
two skills develop-
ment programmes.
The group is putting
250 disabled young-
sters from Gauteng
and KwaZulu-Natal
through its eight-
week Retail Readi-
ness Programme.
Comprising of five
weeks practical train-
ing in stores and three
weeks of theory, the
programme provides Young people with a range of disabilities receive training at Shoprite
young people with and Checkers stores as part of the retailersʼ drive to create opportu-
basic skills to work in nities for these normally marginalised individuals. Lindokuhle Mh-
retail or start their longo is part of this programme and is currently being shown the
retail ropes at Shoprite Chatsworth.
own business. Suc-
cessful participants cleaning,” shared Jacobs. She feels it is im-
receive NQF-level 3 qualifications. portant that disabled people are not over-
The retailer has also rolled out a year-long looked for training opportunities. “Just
learnership for disabled youngsters, which because you are disabled, does not mean you
will see them working at various in-store de- can’t do anything. My hands are as capable of
partments and being awarded an NQF-level 2 doing work as those of an able-bodied per-
qualification upon successful completion of son,” she added. Mbhekiseni Mthethwa, (28),
the programme. The group has partnered with from Umlazi in KwaZulu-Natal believes pro-
the National Institute for the Deaf and the grammes like these are essential to foster un-
Tshirologo Disability Group to present this derstanding between able-bodied and disabled
learnership. A new intake of participants for people. “There is such a lot of misunder-
both programmes takes place in March. These standing about disabled people and their ca-
opportunities cater for people with a range of pabilities. By working with us, normal people
disabilities, including hearing and visual im- will come to understand us better and vice
pairment, epilepsy, intellectual disability, versa,” he explained.
bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Mthethwa, who is visually impaired, stated
Ntabiseng Jacobs, (25), from Vosloosrus in that he thoroughly enjoyed working and
the East Rand completed the programme at learning at Shoprite Britannia West Street in
Checkers Boksburg in January, this year. She Durban.
has a learning disability and trained mainly as “I love learning new things, but most of all, it
a cook in the deli. “The kitchen is my happy was a great pleasure meeting new people and
space, so I really enjoyed learning new interacting with the customers on a daily
recipes and other aspects like hygiene and basis,” he concluded.You can also read
