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Durban is going to be abuzz with race-horse action and fashion as the 2017 Vodacom Durban July takes place on Saturday. Thousands of
Edging people are expected to descend on the Greyville Racecourse and millions will be sitting in the comfort of their homes or at tattersalls view-
ing Africasʼ biggest and greatest premier horse racing event. The KwaZulu-Natal economy is set to double with a cash injection of more than
RR1122.9955 R267 million. From trendy fashion and mouth watering cuisine to live entertainment and celebrities galore, the day is set to be filled with lots

of fun, laughter and good company. Make sure you get there to the racecourse.Seen above is Vodacom Durban July runner
Krambambuli with a model wearing a gown by designer, Sibu Msimang.
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Local community leader takes up
grassroot issues
Ward 34 councillor Ashok Maharajh does not see himself as a area. This was the catalyst that saw Maharajh become the
politician, but as a servant of the community. Affectionately chairman of the Redhill/Avoca Ratepayer’s Association in
known as ‘Bobby’ by his family and friends, the councillor 2013. Maharajh joined the DA after attending a tea party. He
said his new position is just an extension of what he was pre- was approached by a member of the DA who had asked him
viously doing in the area. From a young age, Maharajh has about joining the party as a member. “I threw my hat into the
always been involved in community work. His days of phi- ring and decided to do it,” he said. On the day of local elec-
lanthropy started when he was growing up on Carlisle Street tions, Maharajh visited the polling stations and was over-
in Durban. “As a young boy, I offered my services to the whelmed by the support he received from the community.
Friends of the Sick Association (FOSA) and the Natal Blind “One of the polling stations was Lakehaven Secondary School.
and Deaf Society. People always used to come to our door for I remember walking into the classroom where I taught typing.
assistance. Helping people just came naturally to me,” he said. It brought back so many beautiful memories and it was a proud
When he moved to Parthab Road in Redhill, his community moment for me. I won six out of seven districts quite
life grew even further. However, while this part of his life was strongly,” he said.
growing wings, his professional life was taking off as well. Ten months later and the father of two daughters has made a
Maharajh has a doctorate in Sports Science, a BCom and considerable impact on the community he serves. Faced with
BCom honours in Business and Economics and a National a mixed bag of issues, Maharajh said that service delivery is
Commercial Teachers Diploma. The sport enthusiast estab- not just for the informal dwellers but for the ratepayers as well.
lished the Department of Sports Science at UKZN. In 1996, “We need to improve the quality of the roads, parks and the
he was elected as the president of KZN Athletics and had be- schools. But it has been an education for me going into the in-
come involved in the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA). formal settlements and dealing with their issues,” he said.
Maharajh who ran the ultimate human race twice was elected He also wanted residents to know that while he is their coun-
as chairman of the Board of Trustees of CMA from 2004-2008. cillor, he cannot sort out issues in a day. “I’m building a net-
Today, he is referred to as a ‘Comrade Elder’ for his work and work in order to better equip myself in order to serve residents
commitment to the organisation. He also taught typing at of ward 34. My aim is to see to the well-being and safety of Councillor Bobby Maharajh discusses local government issues.
Lakehaven Secondary School. After retiring in 2011, Maharajh people. When I help someone and I see that twinkle in their
time are two different things. Family is very important to me and I don’t
was pushed back into community life. A group of shack eye, then I know I’ve done my job,” he said. When Maharajh
mix the two up. They have been my strength and support through this jour-
dwellers had invaded properties in the Redhill area, one of is not seeing to the needs of others, he finds comfort in his
ney,” he said. Members of the community can visit Cllr Bobby Maharaj’s
which was Maharajh’s. He together with other individuals family. His beautiful wife, Sharla, has been by his side tack-
office at Shivalro Centre, 759 Chris Hani Road, Room 3. For further in-
managed to successfully remove the land invaders from the ling community issues with him. “My work life and family
formation, call 082-374-5128.
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The truck that was set alight and quickly extinguished.
Two men injured in petrol bomb attack
Two men, aged 29 and Meanwhile on Tues- ble. At this stage, it is un-
35, escaped serious in- day in the same vicin- According to police known who the pro-
juries after protesters ity, the Public Order spokesman, Lt Col testers are and what
set their truck alight Police had to monitor Thulani Zwane, police are they aiming to
while protesting on the situation on the are currently on scene. achieve. Motorists are
Members of Abahlali baseMjondolo march on West Street in the Durban CBD. Umgeni Road near the M19 Umgeni Inter- "It is unclear at this advised to avoid the
N2 bridge, on Wednes- change where furious stage what the protest route as the road has
Shack dwellers march day. protesters blockaded is about but we are been blocked.
Rescue Care para- the busy freeway with closely monitoring the
medics were called to burning tyres and rub- situation," he said.
the scene just after
8:30am to find a dam-
for dignity
aged truck at the scene.
The two men sustained
minor injuries and
were treated at the
scene by paramedics.
About 7000 shack tives from her office,” “We have received the years said they are de-
The SAPS and Metro
dwellers from eThek- he said. memorandum from manding for an end to
were present and will
wini embarked on a A representative from Abahlali BaseMjon- violent and brutal
be investigating fur-
peaceful protest from the mayoral office re- dolo and we will re- evictions.
ther. The situation is
Curries Fountain ceived the memoran- spond accordingly.”
under control after mo-
Sports Grounds to Dur- dum on behalf of Lacey Road informal “We as shack dwellers
torists are still urged to
ban City Hall on Mon- eThekwini Mayor, Settlements resident, also have the right to
exercise caution when
day, demanding the Zandile Gumede. Luthando Bhengu, dignity,” she said.
travelling along the
restoration of their dig- Mayoral spokesman, who has been residing
route.
nity, an end to violent Mthunzi Gumede said, in a shack for over 10
and brutal evictions,
land and also housing
and dignity for all.
The residents, under
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Dance festival to showcase
local talent
The Durban Dance
Movement Festival
returns bigger and
better this year in its
5th season of cele-
brating and showcas-
ing the best of Durban
dance talents and
skills.
Performers of the play ʻThe voice from Kilimanjaroʼ sing and dance to African songs with passion at the
Playhouse. The festival com-
mences at the Play-
Play tackles the effects of xenophobia house Drama Theatre
on Saturday, July 1,
staging throughout
Anele Nduzulwana to Mount Kilimanjaro where he hears a voice the day a variety of
which appoints him to be a peace advocate be- performances from
Two days after Department of Home Affairs cause the nation is on the verge of catastrophe. hip hop, break danc-
hosted a World Refugee Day celebration at the When the family of the girl who disapprove her ing, jazz, contempo-
Playhouse, a play ‘The voice from Kilimanjaro’ relationship meets the peace advocate, they re- rary, African and
which raises questions around the complex nature alise that they have been blind for not accepting Bollywood dancing.
of xenophobia was staged. her Congolese boyfriend. The festival com-
The play, written by human rights activist and Mhlongo believes that Mount Kilimanjaro is a prises of many disad-
filmmaker, Bekezela Vusi Mhlongo, was part of spiritual symbol because it is the highest moun- vantaged dance
the Africa Month celebrations. tain in Africa. He said he believes it is a place studios, street dance
It is about a Congolese man who comes to South where African gods reside. crews, youth groups, Members of the ShowʼDem Dance Crew from Sydenham and Overport area.
Africa for business but ends up falling in love “When you deprive a nation of its culture and re- community groups,
with a South African girl. ligion that nation is lost. Religion is also part of amateurs and profes- unique crew with a work among other pro- contribution to the de-
The family of the girl disapprove the relationship the symptoms of xenophobia,” he said. sionals dancers from style of intricate, com- fessionals which I have velopment of youth, all
but the girl gets involved regardless of her fam- Zimbabwean, Thembile Tshuma, who plays the all over KZN making edy, street and local great admiration for. communities and soci-
ily’s disapproval. character of the Congolese man, experienced it over 300 dancers dancing are adding to As the group, we will ety.”
In an interview with the Rising Sun, Mhlongo xenophobic attacks first hand in Alexandra when performing this. the festival’s variety perform our best and Residents are encour-
said that South Africa has a challenge of xeno- he came to South Africa in 2008. Included in the hottest and dynamic perform- stand proud as we rep- aged to support the fes-
phobia which tarnishes the image of the country. He said that he was not happy about the attacks dance festival are in- ances that celebrate the resent the Sydenham tival. All proceeds
He said that he decided to come up with the con- and decided to join the play to express that we are famous and long best of dance in Dur- and Overport commu- from the event will
cept of addressing the scourge of xenophobia all Africans regardless of where we come from. standing Show’Dem ban. nity.” contribute towards the
through artistic means. “People who are part of the play are diverse peo- dance crew from the Group leader, Lyndon Durban Dance Move- NPO’s training pro-
“The play is on a national tour around the coun- ple from different countries and that means that Sydenham and Over- Green said, “I’m ex- ment Festival’s artistic gramme for the devel-
try which is composed of different nationalities we can work together as people. This shows that port area who will be cited to be a part of this director, Jarryd Watson opment of the
and that is a reflection of what we seek to even in our community people can all work to- performing their festival and grateful said, “The Durban disadvantaged youth.
achieve,” said Mhlongo. gether connected as Africans,” he said. debut at the profes- for the opportunity to Dance Movement Fes- For more information,
The play includes a character that gets called up sional showcase. This showcase our crews tival is just another contact 082-683-9665.
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Four suspects charged for
illegal firearms
and ammunition
Anele Nduzulwana nity is urged to be vigilant
when entering and exiting
Four men were their premises with their ve-
charged for illegal hicles. “Look out and report
possession of two suspicious vehicles and per-
firearms and ammuni- sons and to engage their
tion on Thursday. neighbourhoods into street
The four suspects crime watches,” he said. The
The suspect who is wanted for armed robbery and were arrested when suspects are still in custody
murder.
the Newlands Ease and will be appearing in
Crime Prevention Unit court on Monday. A police officer holds the firearms that were
Police launch stopped and searched impounded.
a suspicious black
Toyota Runx in the
Parlock area. Accord-
search for ing to KZN: Newlands
East Crime Prevention
Paramedics treat the injured man at the scene. Commander, Lt
Richard Blood, the
Man shot during murder said vehicle which be-
longs to a person from
Lindelani has been im-
armed robbery at pounded and exhibits
suspect will be sent for testing
to see if they have
cellphone store been used in other
crimes.
Lt Blood said, “The
Newlands East SAPS have launched a manhunt
crime unit is closing
for a suspect, who is wanted for armed robbery
Investigations are ongoing after two armed sus- down on these car-
and murder. The suspect allegedly held four men
pects robbed a cellphone shop in Durban North, jackers with the infor-
at gunpoint and demanded their belongings.
recently. According to spokesman of Marshall mation they have been
According to police, the suspect allegedly shot
Security, Kyle van Reenen, the suspects stormed receiving.”
one of the men dead following an altercation. The
into the store in Kensington Square and de- Constables Richard
suspect is between the ages of 25 and 30, has a
manded money and cellphones.“One of the sus- and Laksshmi-
medium built and is tall in height.
pects fired a shot which struck a 26-year-old store narayana were com-
He was wearing a white striped cap, grey pants
attendant in the foot. He was stabilised at the mended for their quick
and a black leather jacket on the day of the inci-
scene and then transported to Addington Hospi- action and bravery in
dent. He was reportedly in possession of a knife
tal for further medical treatment,” he explained. surprising the suspects
and firearm. Anyone with information in this re-
The suspects fled on foot with an undisclosed before they could do
gard is urged to contact Det Sgt AD Moses from
amount of cash and two cellphones. Police were anything. Lt Blood
the Newlands East SAPS on 031 574-7111.
at the scene. added that the commu-
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Al Ansaar feeds thousands for Eid
The Al Ansaar Foun- sands of plates of
dation fed an esti- food being distrib-
mated 55000 people uted in various areas.
on Monday as part The programme took
of the Eid celebra- place every Sunday,
tions. Ramadaan is starting from Sun-
that time of the year day, May 28 to Sun-
on the Islamic calen- day, June 18.
dar which is of ut- The programme is a
most importance in massive project as
many ways for Mus- meals are provided
lims. Thousands of to thousands. Meals
followers, apart from are prepared at vari-
observing this fast- ous venues and are
ing period, also then distributed to
reach out to help oth- different areas as far
ers who are less priv- as the furthest town
ileged. in the North and
The feeding pro- South of KZN, also
gramme, during the not forgetting the
Holy month of Ra- Midlands area.
madaan, saw thou- While those feeding
Shabir Badsha, Irfaan Bux, Shiraz Moolla and Bilal Zikhali from the Al Ansaar Foundation.
schemes were spe-
cific to Ramadaan, an
ongoing feeding
scheme will still take
place every Sunday,
in areas such as Kwa-
Mashu, Inanda, Um-
lazi, Folweni, and
other areas.
“The planning and
managing of the Out-
reach programmes
are major responsibil-
ities requiring joint
efforts from many in
that particular out-
reach committee. A
serious concern is
sustaining these pro-
grammes. However,
we are confident
these programmes
will continue to grow
over the years. The Solly Suleman attended the programme along with deputy mayor of eThek-
wini Fawzia Peer and Bilal Zikhali , who is one of the directors at the Al Ansaar
foundation is indeed Foundation.
grateful to all those
donors and sponsors
over the years. Our
gratitude also goes
out to those volun-
teers who in every
which way partici-
pated and sacrificed
their time,” said
Shabir Badsha, one of
the directors at Al
Ansaar.
Badsha added, “The
entire exercise when
viewed within our Is-
lamic faith behoves
each and every one of
us, more especially
during this holy
month.
We would like to also
invite more volun-
teers of all faiths to
assist us in these pro-
grammes. Given the
large scale of the
scheme, we would
also like to invite
more sponsors as well
as donors. In so
doing, you would
make a significant
impact by joining
hands and thereby
giving support to Al
Ansaar and its efforts.
Finally, may we at the
level of the chairman
and the board say
thank you to all those
who assisted for their
support, as we also
appreciate the efforts
of the chairman of the
outreach pro-
gramme,” said Bad-
sha.
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The road is flooded with sewerage and toilet waste at an intersection in Cato Crest.
Cato Crest stink
poses a health
The relevant authorities on scene where the body of the woman was found.
Woman's body found
hazard to residents
on N2
A serious health ca- drain as the drainage there have been leaks nicipality.
tastrophe is waiting water overflows into for over a year since “I wonder if the mu- on the N2 North near was found in the found a female who said. Investigations
to hit Cato Crest as his shop along the he has been council- nicipality or the lead- Spaghetti Junction, on bushes on the side of had sustained a sin- are continuing.
the smell of sewer- road. lor. ership of the Friday morning. the highway. "Upon gle gunshot wound to
age and toilet waste “People no longer He said Bellair Road municipality has the The woman, believed assessment, they her upper body," he
permeates through come to buy and eat has been neglected will to sort out those to have been in her
the air due to a leak- meat in the shop be- by the municipality things. It is inexcus- 30's, was found with a
ing pipe on Bellair cause you cannot eat for a long time and able that the situation single gunshot wound
Road. Residents when there’s sewage that he did report the has lasted as long as it to her upper body.
Paramedics assessed
have made numerous all over,” said Mh- matter to the road has,” he said.
her and unfortunately,
complaints to the rel- longo. provisions depart- Burne added that fur-
she was dead.
evant departments at A resident, Xolani ment. ther down the road
the eThekwini Mu- Khuthani, said the He said, “It’s not pro- about a kilometre Police spokesman, Lt
nicipality but nothing sewerage pipe has to vided for in the cur- away, the municipal- Col Thulani Zwane
has been done to ad- be fixed because it is rent budget but either ity has been putting a confirmed the inci-
dress the stinky situa- blocked. next year or the year storm water pipe and dent. "Police are in-
tion. Khuthani said, “It is afterwards there’s a there has been some vestigating the case
The sewerage pipe bad for our environ- provision for storm road improvement. further," he said.
which has been dam- ment and it will bring water improvement.” He assumes that they Rescue Care para-
medics' Ceron
aged since last year, diseases because we The councillor said going to link it from
Lennox said they
leaves a bad smell inhale the smell.” that the road has to there.
were called to the
and an unhealthy en- Nelson Navangu, a be treated holistically scene where the body
vironment for the panel beater, said, with all the services
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‘Seafarers matter’ Bogus municipal
officials target
“There is no life year. From the homeowners
without vessels and clothes we wear, the
no life without sea- raw materials which
farers on vessels.” we have become so
eThekwini police have issued a appliances and flee the scene.
These were the words used to - and the
stern warning to residents to take
of Khomotjo goods we could not
extra precautions and verify the Residents have been urged to note
Mphahlele, a senior live without. Your
identity of anyone who comes to the following that, employees
marine facilitator at Smartphone. Your
their houses for any work related who read electricity meters do not
Transnet. She was TV. Your fridge. Your
issues. This after an increase in go inside to read the meter,
speaking to pupils car. Your appliances
house robberies committed by Telkom will only come to the
who attended the inside and outside
bogus municipality and Eskom house if a fault was reported by
2017 International your home. These
workers. Police spokesman, Col the owner of the house and home
Day of the Seafarer were built from com-
Thembeka Mbhele said, "It has owners are advised to inform any-
celebrations in ponents sourced from
come to the attention of the police one in the house not to open for
Mbizana in the East- around the world by that some of house robberies are any stranger unless they informed
ern Cape on Sunday. seafarers. Even all committed by people who pose as the person prior about the repairs
The event was held your Social Media, A pupil asks a question during the event. workers from either municipality that are to be done during their
by the South African the Internet and all or Eskom checking electricity absence.
Maritime Safety Au- the Technology Apps meters. These people wear
thority (SAMSA) which we all enjoy so eThekwini Municipality overalls It is also advisable that the repairs
and supported by the much. These are only and they will convince the house be at least done when the house
Department of Trans- made possible be- occupants that they are there to owner is present and verify the
port. The celebrations cause seafarers in check water or electricity meters. identity of a person who want to
were held in the rural cable-laying ships They will allegedly hold the oc- do repairs.
town of Mbizana to laid the fibre-optic cupants up and take household
give pupils the op- cables on the ocean
portunity to find out floor that links conti-
what seafarers do and nents together in a
encourage them that ‘World Wide Web’ of
they can take on a job commerce and indus-
of this nature. try. That's why Sea-
The day was all about the seafarers and their contribution to the country.
Mphahlele who was farers matter,”
one many seafarers Chikunga said. South world trade is carried the blue economy is the sector. There are
who spoke to pupils, Africa's ports and by the oceans. It is robustly underpinned almost 650 000 jobs
hails from a small thriving Maritime in- specifically the sea- by Operation Phak- available in the
village outside dustry exist because farers who make this isa's Ocean's econ- ocean’s economy.
Limpopo. She has of trade by sea. More port-to-port trade omy plan to create
dedicated 10 years of than 90 percent of possible. Promoting jobs and tourism in
her life to seafaring.
“If you want to be-
come a seafarer, you
need to know where
you are and where
you are going. Make
it you business.
There is not a conti-
nent I haven’t seen or
an ocean that I
haven’t sailed,” she
said.
The theme for this
year’s celebrations is
‘Seafarers Matter.’
Deputy Minister of
Transport, Sindisiwe
Chikunga, applauded
the contributions
made by seafarers
worldwide.
“Seafarers bring the
most precious cargo
and energy we rely
on throughout the
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Hard working Metro police praised
The efforts of three hardworking Metro Po- sistance. Metro Police personnel is commendable.
lice officers who went above and beyond Captain Moolman also contacted Inspector “Both Cpt Moolman and Cnst Mthembu
the call of duty to assist a resident whose Briekie Lee from the K-9 Unit for further were calm, professional, and diligent from
son’s car had been stolen from the beach- assistance while also referring the com- the time I dealt with them to finding the ve-
front, have been praised. plainant to the SAPS to open a criminal hicle. I consider that they went beyond the
According to eThekwini Municipality’s case. Constable Mthembu and Sergeant call of duty and they have given my family
head of communications, Tozi Mthethwa, Gumbi from the Metro Police K-9 Unit and I a heightened faith and respect for the
their unwillingness to give up and search were on duty and were dispatched to uM- Metro Police. As citizens, we often com-
an expansive township for the vehicle re- lazi BB section where the last movement plain about where our rates go, but your de-
sulted in the car being found at a local car of the vehicle was tracked. While the vehi- partment has certainly shown that our rates
wash being cleaned, presumably before it cle was not at the location last tracked they are contributing to a very professional and
was going to be illegally sold, making the were determined to find it and scoured the well trained organisation,” he wrote.
chances of recovery even slimmer. “The township looking for a car matching its de- “There was no need to open a case in the
car was returned to the owner so promptly scription. Sometime later their eagle eyes end and I received my vehicle immedi-
that they hadn’t yet completed opening a spotted a car fitting the description at a ately. The officers, while thankful for the
case with the South African Police Serv- local car wash and upon further inspection commendation, said it was all in a day’s
ice,” she said. they discovered it was the stolen vehicle. work. My heart felt sincere thanks to these
The swift action of Metro Police has been It had been vacuumed and was being personnel and I hope that you can reward
praised by the father of the complainant washed. It had been dropped off by a man them for their excellent work,” he added.
who wrote a letter of commendation thank- who said he would return in to pick up the Cpt Moolman said the best part of her job
ing the three officers, Captain Isabel Mool- cleaned car. Constable Mthembu and Ser- is helping people. “Had we not acted so
man, Constable Sibonelo Mthembu and geant Gumbi kept in constant communica- quickly the car would have been long gone.
Sergeant Mandla Gumbi, “to record high tion with the compliant to update them of While this was part of our job it is nice to
praise and commendation” for their efforts. their progress also informing them when be appreciated,” he said.
The incident occurred on June 11, when a they had located the vehicle. Mthembu said it was important in their job
white Ford Figo was stolen from Adding- In the letter, the complainant said he knows to never give up and to always keep trying.
ton Beach. The complainant reported the that it is extremely difficult and rare to find “We are thankful for the recognition. It
incident at the Boscombe Joint Operation a car without a tracker and on this basis the makes it all worthwhile,” he said.
Centre where Captain Moolman offered as- positive and persevering attitude of the
Cato Manor SAPS Cst
Mpanza with the re-
covered vehicle.
Super sleuth
officers
recover
stolen vehicle
Cato Manor SAPS
task team members
were commended after
they swiftly recovered
a vehicle that was
stolen in Pinetown
within a matter of few
hours, with the help of
a Chesterville resident.
The Hilux bakkie had
been stolen on Mon-
day and a case was
opened at the Pine-
town police station.
The suspiciously
parked vehicle was left
in a hidden passage in
the Chesterville area. A
resident reported it to
the police who recov-
ered it.
Cato Manor SAPS
communications offi-
cer, Cpt CA Sibiya,
said it is great to see
the community work
hand in hand with the
police by reporting
crime. "We encourage
the community to con-
tinue reporting suspi-
cious vehicles and
people in their areas.
Our officers will con-
tinue to do random pa-
trols to monitor any
suspicious activities in
the community,” he
said.
The vehicle was recov-
ered and will be sent
for checking of finger-
prints. No suspects
have been arrested as
yet. A case of carjack-
ing is being investi-
gated.