Business to tackle mall crime

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HUNDREDS of passengers were left
stranded and early morning traffi c in and
out of Durban was heavily disrupted as
the South African National Taxi Associa-
tion (SANTACO), embarked on a strike
in protest of the cost of popular taxi brand
Quantum ,on Wednesday in Durban.
The taxi organisation is accusing car
manufacturer Toyota of hiking the price
of the popular brand. The brand, which
was introduced ten years ago at the full
imported price of R220 000, is now lo-
cally produced and costs R450 000.
While major routes were blocked by
taxis, causing traffi c to back up and be-
come gridlocked, emergency services
suffered the consequences as ambulance
services battled to negotiate the traffi c
jams to access accident scenes, putting
the lives of victims in jeopardy. Police
maintained a heavy presence across the
ccity.
The march began at the sportsfi eld at
AAAAvvenue East from as early as 5am and pro-
cceeeeeded to the Toyota plant at Prospection
Community nnneeear Isipingo, south of Durban, where
members who aaa memorandum of dissatisfaction was
called for more handed over to Toyota leadership.
police protection and Toyota was given seven days to re-
protesting taxi drivers sspond. In addition to the taxi pro-
blocked routes into Durban tteest, women from the Chesterville
on Wednesday with
ccoommunity gathered on Wednesday
burning tyres and taxis.
mmoorning and blocked Spine Road
PHOTO:
wwiitthh burning tyres and rubble as they
Eve Morris
ccaaalllleedd for more police protection fol-
lllooowwwwiinngg unconfi rmed reports of children
bbeeiing kidnapped from schools in the area.
PPolice have confi rmed that no such in-
cidents have been reported or are under
investigation.
Business to tackle mall crime
THE Durban Chamber of Com- under tremendous pressure unless all
merce and Industry will hold a multi stakeholders take a fi rm stand.
stakeholder engagement at the Dur- “The prevalence of crime in our
ban Chamber conference centre on commercial centres is of serious con-
6 June from 8.30am to 10.30am, to cern to the business community as it
address the ongoing menace of mall has highly negative effects on doing
A decision by eThekwini council to increase rentals to all
and shopping centre robberies in the business,” she said, adding the ini-
properties owned by the city has been lambasted by the
city and surrounding precincts. tiative aimed to protect existing and
opposition who say the increase will detrimentally affect
CEO of the Chamber, Dumile attract additional investment to the
Cele, said crime was a deterrent that city. For enquiries, contact Prudence the poorest of the poor in Durban.
would continue to put the economy on [email protected].
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2 Friday, 2 June 2017
Durban University of Technology SRC
President Zama Mncube.
City steps in to help
stranded students
HUNDREDS of students were left stranded
last week when the Durban University of
Technology evicted them from its Stratford
residence, forcing eThekwini Municipality to
come to their rescue with alternative tempo-
rary accommodation.
According to DUT, students were notifi ed in
time about the proposed closure of the Strat-
ford residence, but this was refuted by students
who said they were left stranded with no place
to sleep after they were evicted from their
A female protester holds up a banner during the march on Friday which called for more protection for women.
rooms.
Doc Nhassengo, the Director of Student
GROWING concerns about the now we see how the ANC wants to team continuously engaged with Housing and Resident Life at the Durban
safety of women came under the hijack this and turn it into a political the South African Police Services, University of Technology said various com-
Rudy Nkgadima
spotlight last week when two protest game. including the police's Crime Intel- muniques were placed on the residence notice
rudyn@dbn.
marches were held in Durban. caxton.co.za “As the EFFSC we are in support ligent Unit, to curb any danger that boards and the students were engaged on the
The fi rst march, organised by of the call to intensify security on could be detrimental to the well-be- matter in order to reach feasible solutions for
the Durban University of Technol- www.bereamail.co.za our campuses," he said. ing of all students and staff. all.
ogy SRC, aimed at highlighting Over the past week there were Echoing Ntuli's sentiments, "Students were notifi ed in time about the
the plight faced by women on their that police should be deployed as rumours on DUT social media re- national organizer of Imbeleko closure of the Stratford residence and alter-
campuses. The other march was or- patrols. Whenever there is student garding a number of students hav- (AZAPO's women legaue) Lindiwe native accommodation was acquired. Those
ganised by the ANCYL which urged protest action police are deployed ing been abducted from the various Mbele said the invite to the march students who were legitimate occupants have
the public to protect women. Both everywhere around the campus, campuses. did not say ANC march but called been placed accordingly.
marches took place between King they should also be deployed when The SRC president however dis- on all political, religious organisa- “The students who remained without ac-
Dinizulu Park and City Hall on Fri- student lives are at risk," she said pelled the rumours saying they had tions and the community at large. commodation are either unfunded or not regis-
day. As soon as the DUT contingent ar- not received any reports that the "We are here to show solidarity to tered and therefore DUT cannot place them in
SRC President, Zama Mncube rived at King Dinizulu Park, which alleged abductions had taken place our mothers and sisters who are suf- any of its residences. We can no longer sustain
said the aim of the march was to was fi lled with ANC members, the and that no students had been re- fering at the hands of men," she said. them (students) in any residence for free when
send a message to the community of EFF Student Command from DUT ported missing to the University’s Speaking at the march, ANCYL they do not have funding," Nhassengo said.
DUT and more importantly, the mu- left the venue and headed back to protection services. secretary Thanduxolo Sabelo said: Accommodation at Universities has become
nicipality, that students were tired of campus. EFFSC deputy chairperson Alan Khan, Senior Director of "We do not understand how any a major problem over the past decade as the
the number of women abuse cases Thobani Ntuli said the march was Corporate Affairs at the Durban man can harm a woman when we country's university sector went through nu-
reported every day and asked for not supposed to be reduced to an University of Technology said all come from women. They must merous changes including mergers and incor-
young people to be protected. ANC political rally. DUT’s Executive Management and not be harmed. They must be pro- porations.
"We are asking for an increase in "It is a DUT SRC led march not the Campus Protection team were tected."
security and that there to be patrols ANC and as the EFFSC we cannot working tirelessly to ensure the The Kanjalo Somfana Foundation
in the area surrounding the Univer- be party to this. The safety of wom- safety of the DUT community. also held a march against women
ACCORDING to the Department of Higher
sity as well as street lights. We feel en in this country is very serious and He said The Campus Protection and children abuse on Monday.
Education and Training, between 2010
and 2016, universities reported over
Environment activists get their hands dirty for Clean World Movement 20 incidents of student housing-related
protests, with most of the protests at
‘historically black’ institutions, which are
IN commemoration of Clean Day throughout the world. ers and university students collected tect and clean the environment as it generally less well resourced. The lack of
on 22 May worldwide, the Interna- On Sunday, 21 May, members 200kg of garbage during two hour is so important. A clean environment supply of student housing, or sub-standard
tional WeLoveU Foundation carried of International WeLoveU Founda- clean-up. produces a clean heart and mind accommodation, was one of the primary
out the Clean World Movement in tion South Africa gathered in Che Councillor Mmabatho Tembe which makes our lives healthier. We causes for poor performance and high
several countries. Every year, Clean Guevara (Moore) and Hunt Roads thanked the team for making the hope the Clean World Movement dropout rates at some universities.
World Movement members get to- in Glenwood to clean the streets. Durban environment cleaner. will contribute positively in making
gether to clean cities, parks, moun- EThekwini Municipality provided WeLoveU member, Samukelisiwe the global village clean and habit-
Last week, eThekwini mayor, Zandile Gu-
tains, the sea and rivers in countries them with cleaning materials. Work- Zungu said: “We got together to pro- able.”
mede stepped in and sent a delegate from her
offi ce, Mlu Ntobela to work with DUT man-
agement and the SRC to fi nd a solution for the
homeless students. The students affected have
now been temporarily homed at the Durban
Hotel until they have fi nished writing exams.
"The matter has been concluded and we are
proud to announce that no DUT student will
remain homeless," he said.
However, a student from the university who
could not be identifi ed for fear of victimization
said the move by the University proved that
the school has no place for poor students.
"Whether you produce your academic re-
cords or proof that you are poor, the Univer-
sity does not care. We are tired of marching
and protesting about the unfair treatment we
receive as poor students.
“The University treats us like hooligans
who are anti-education while in reality, we
have to protest in order to receive funds and
accommodation," he said.
Students have been cautioned not to bring
outsiders to stay with them at the hotel and to
produce their correct student numbers to make
the screening process easier to check if they
are registered or not.
Those who receive money for private ac-
commodation are urged to continue renting
and not limit opportunities for those who des-
perately need it.
HOLAH (House of Love and Hope) baby home is A WORKER sustained mod- workers.
hosting its fi rst crowd funding campaign to help erate injuries on Monday "Advanced life support
raise money to move. night after part of a build- paramedics worked to sta-
According to Kim Brown from HOLAH, with ing (left) collapsed in West bilise the man before trans-
the recent theft of all the children's outside toys Street, Durban. porting him to hospital," said
at the baby home, they have decided it's time to According to Garrith Jamieson.
move. Jamieson from Rescue Care, He said the exact cause of
"This campaign is to raise enough money for us paramedics arrived just af- the collapse was unknown
to move so we can provide a safer home for the ter 6pm to fi nd that part of however SAPS and Metro
babies that are entrusted into our care," she said. a construction site had col- Police will be investigating
Visit: www.chuffed.org/project/holah to donate. lapsed injuring one of the further.
City Manager’s CBD
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walkabout reveals,
crime, grime challenges
THE Democratic Alliance (DA) in NEW City Manager, Sipho Nzuza together with
Durban has condemned the increase senior municipal offi cials conducted a walka-
on all city owned rental stock, say- bout of the Central Business District (CBD),
ing this extra rent cannot be afforded on Monday to identify challenges and fast track
by the poor. urban renewal and regeneration. The walkabout
At a council meeting on 25 May, included Albert Park, Dr Pixley KaSeme Street,
Ward 33 councillor, Mmabatho Denis Hurley, Dr Yusuf Dadoo and Dr A.B
Tembe, spoke out strongly against Xuma Streets.
the city's proposed increase of be- Challenges that were revealed during the
tween 10 and 15 per cent increase walkabout included illegal dumping, litter-
on all city owned rental stock. Coun- ing, damaged municipal infrastructure, derelict
cillor Tembe reminded the council buildings, unapproved building plans, illegal
that council fl ats were there to assist businesses and illegal street traders.
people who fall between a certain in- “The city is committed to addressing these
come line and who receive disability challenges. The renewal of our CBD is critical
and old age grants. to maintain business confi dence and invest-
She asked how the city expected ment,” said Nzuza.
to receive any more from residents The walkabout also revealed that some prop-
who do not have more to give and erty owners have illegally altered their buildings
pointed out that some rentals were located in the CBD to house people who are
in fact more than the social grants forced to live in appalling conditions.
residents received, saying there was To address this, the city has a better buildings
no money after paying rent for basic programme and regular raids are conducted in
Councillor Mmabatho Tembe outside Kenneth Gardens council flats in ward 33.
necessities like food water and elec- problem areas.
tricity. “We urge the community and businesses
“The DA has on numerous occa- structure Committee committee with the chairperson of Human Set- to work with the municipality to keep Durban
sions proposed to the city that they do whip, Councillor Martin Meyer, said tlements and Infrastructure to fi nd clean. This is an opportunity for all sectors to
Lauren Walford
more to deal with the exceptionally a full audit of people who occupied lasting solutions that will assist the get involved and get rid of litter. We must re-
laurenb@dbn.
high non-payment rate, estimated to rental stock needed to be carried out poor of the city. claim the neighbourhoods and take initiative by
caxton.co.za
be at 80 per cent. By allowing such a to ensure that non-payers and illegal “Let us sort out the problems we reporting any illegal activity or bylaw infringe-
large number of residents to default www.bereamail.co.za residents were identifi ed and made face before burdening our valuable ments,” said Nzuza.
on paying their rent, and instead to pay what they owed. and lower income community mem- He said this would help to fast track the pro-
increasing the rent to collect more concern. He said by increasing the income bers with more problem-causing de- cess of responding to the challenges affecting
income from city owned properties, “Basic amenities are not looked in this manner, there would be no cisions. Let us fi x our economy and the areas. Littering is not acceptable and it is
the municipality is merely punishing after with the current rent that is be- need to increase the burden on pay- social ills so that our people can pay one of the elements that contributes to the deg-
law abiding residents while turning ing paid. There is no evidence that ing residents. the current rent before asking for radation of the CBD. The Head of Durban Solid
a blind eye to those who do not pay. the money coming from rent is being Meyer, along with other com- even more money. In tough times Waste, Raymond Rampersad, said the owner or
The ANC has always voted against used to adequately maintain and im- mittee members, will over the next government must be there as a friend occupants of any premises should ensure that
these proposals,” said Tembe. prove the current state of the build- few weeks visit council fl ats across and a protector of the poor. Better all the domestic or trade refuse generated on the
She said the poor maintenance ings.” she said. eThekwini to see for themselves services before increased rent.” said premises is placed and kept in refuse receptacles
evident at council fl ats was also of Human Settlements and Infra- the state of the fl ats and will engage Tembe. for removal by the municipality.
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4 Friday, 2 June 2017
Foreman Road community
demands land for housing
ETHEKWINI Municipality Meanwhile, the Abahlali lice attack, do not come out of
has been accused of sidelin- baseMjondolo (Shack Dwell- nowhere. Comrades in Fore-
UNIVERSITY of KwaZulu-Na- resources away from the univer- ing and neglecting the Fore- ers) Movement released a man Road have been organ-
tal’s (UKZN) Forensic Services sity’s core operations and threat- man Road community which statement earlier this week as izing and protesting for land
Department has been working en not only the university’s claims its needs have not been they marched to Sydenham Po- and housing, and in defence
with law enforcement agencies reputation, but also the integrity included in the city's budget lice Station after police raided of their human dignity since
on its investigation into a syn- of our selection and admission and IDP plans. Angry residents the settlement. The group car- 2005. They have suffered a
dicate responsible for selling processes. For us to remain suc- marched on the Sydenham ried the body of a two-week- number of serious police at-
admission spaces at the univer- cessful, it is imperative that the Police Station this week to old baby Jayden Khoza claim- tacks over the years.
sity's medical school. university community remains hand over a memorandum to a ing the child had died during "The new administration
UKZN Vice-chancellor, Al- committed to protecting and en- delegate from the Mayor's of- the brutal police attack, and that came to power after the
bert van Jaarsveld, said forensic suring the integrity and reputa- fi ce, demanding amongst other others had been injured and local government elections
services and the police had been tion of all qualifi cations award- things, that the land they oc- one person arrested. in August 2016 promised to
working tirelessly to identify ed through our institution," he cupy be transferred to the com- "The comrades in the Fore- break with this history of re-
accomplices and benefi ciaries said. munity for the construction man Road settlement organ- pression and begin negotia-
of these illegal acts, and antici- He said the Executive was of dignifi ed housing. The city ised a road blockade on Tues- tions with our movement. The
pated that further arrests would also deeply concerned about was given three days in which day 23 May. They organised new mayor even made public
be made soon. He said anyone the Medical School’s reputa- to respond to the demands. another blockade on Monday, apologies for the repression in
found to have participated in, or tion, and the negative effect Ward 25 Councillor Hassan at 5am. The police responded the past, including assassina-
benefi ted from, this illegal prac- that any corruption of Medical Haniff confi rmed that the Fore- by attacking the settlement as tions," the statement read.
tice would face criminal pros- School selection and admission man Road informal settlement a whole with fi sts, batons, rub- Haniff, however dismissed
ecution. processes would have on this residents had embarked on a ber bullets and tear gas. Many the claims made by the group.
Van Jaarsveld said the Uni- reputation. He said additional protest march because they shacks fi lled up with teargas. "I have liaised with Sydenham
versity Executive Management checks and balances in the uni- were not included int he ward "Children started crying, police about the child. They
had prioritised the matter and Vice-chancellor of UKZN, versity's selection and admis- draft budget. coughing and vomiting. Resi- said that they interviewed
was fully supportive of the in- Albert van Jaarsveld. sion processes led to detection "They directed their con- dents told the police that they the mother at the station. The
vestigation. of specifi c corrupt practices, cerns to the Mayor's offi ce," were putting the children in mother said the child was
"University Management ini- as fast as possible. We, there- which were then referred to the he said, adding that the budget grave danger, but the police very sick and had a high fever.
tiated this investigation and has fore, appeal to all our stakehold- Hawks for further investigation, had been allocated before he continued the attack. These SAPS said that the child was
been cooperating fully with the ers to remain calm and allow the and the university was continu- was elected ward councillor. road blockades, and this po- very thin," he said.
investigation to ensure that all process to unfold. Let’s allow ally improving its procedures
those persons implicated face the process to take its course," and practice to reduce risks.
the full might of the law. We he said. "We are committed to rooting
should also be mindful that ex- Van Jaarsveld said acts of out all corruption at the Univer-
pecting the Hawks to take action fraud, bribery and other corrupt sity and require the assistance of
without a thorough investigation behaviour would not be toler- staff and students to contact the
will jeopardise the process, and ated at the university in any way University Fraud Hotline with
premature interventions may or form, and offenders would be information," he said.
compromise all the progress prosecuted and pursued to the Report corruption on the toll
that has been made thus far. The full extent of the law. free number 0800 20 32 85. All
University is engaging with the "I remind the university com- reports will be treated anony-
Hawks on an ongoing basis to munity that acts of fraud, brib- mously and in the strictest of
facilitate their work proceeding ery and corruption divert scarce confi dence.
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emony in Durban on Friday, 26 shuttle tugs with only 32 and The nine tugs are being
May with Mayor Zandile Gu- 38 ton bollard pull power,” he built for TNPA over three-and-
Bed Bookings: 031 492 3403 | Ward Tour: 031 492 3430 mede, performing the ceremo- said. a-half years, as part of a wider
nial duty of Lady Sponsor to The TNPA tug procurement fl eet replacement programme
christen the vessel in line with project also complements the that also includes new dredg-
maritime tradition. skills development programme ing vessels and new marine
The new tug is part of currently underway through aviation helicopters. The pro-
Transnet National Ports Au- TNPA’s Maritime School of gramme is aimed at improving
thority’s (TNPA) R1.4 billion Excellence. operational effi ciency in the
tug building contract awarded Speaking at the naming ports.
to Durban-based Southern Af- ceremony, Vallihu said it was TNPA’s new fl eet of nine
rican Shipyards - the largest essential to have well-trained tugs are each 31 metres long
ever awarded to a South Afri- people in place to support with a 70 ton bollard pull. They
can company for the building Transnet’s major drive to ramp feature the latest global tech-
of harbour craft. up infrastructure and effi - nology such as Voith Schneider
486-490 King Cetshwayo Highway, Mayville, Durban, 4058 (Corner of Waterfall Rd) TNPA Chief Executive, ciency at South Africa’s ports. propulsion which makes them
T: 031 492 3400 | E: [email protected] Richard Vallihu, said the new Transnet has set aside a record- highly manoeuvrable.
Friday, 2 June 2017 5
Brain surgery for
parcel bomb victim
THE Khan family are still Khan.
dealing with the trauma after Khan's son underwent
a parcel bomb, which was de- brain surgery last week and
SYDENHAM residents have The child's death sparked a but that the response from the After angry and emotional
livered to the family home in remains in a critical condi-
slammed deputy-mayor Fawzia massive outcry from the com- city was that for those kinds of residents vented their frustra-
Musgrave recently, exploded tion. He also suffered burns.
Peer after she failed to attend a munity who later took to the measures to be implemented, a tions and concerns it was de-
leaving three family mem- Sara-Bibi Khan is still in
community meeting on Friday streets to voice their concern number of things had to be taken cided that a task team would be
bers in a critical condition in hospital and due to the ex-
evening, saying she had to at- about speeding on their roads. into consideration, including the created comprising of members
hospital. tent of her lacerations may
tend a dinner engagement in- The community has since called number of accidents that have of the community.
According to reports, Sal- require the amputation of her
stead. for speed calming measures on occurred on the road in ques- This task team would be re-
eem Khan, who is believed leg. Maseeha Khan has been
More than 100 residents fi lled roads in the area and say this tion, the environment and the sponsible for devising a strategy
to have been the target of the released from hospital.
the Sydenham Community will assist in maintaining the road category. to confront provincial and mu-
attack, was on his way home The Hawks are currently
Centre hall where they waited speed limit and lessening the "The purpose of the meeting nicipal government on the issues
when the parcel bomb ex- investigating the attack, in
to raise concerns with Metro number of road traffi c incidents was to have political and admin- of Moses Kotane (Sparks) Road,
ploded in his lounge, severe- which two explosives were
Police and municipal offi cials on the busy roads. istrative leaders answer to the Randles Road and Rippon Road.
ly injuring his son Zakariah, hidden in a plant and deliv-
about the dangers on Moses Speaking at the meeting on community on what interven- The task team will be made up
his daughter-in-law Maseeha ered to the family home. No
Kotane (Sparks) and Friday, a resident said if the tions will be put into place to of six residents, the ward Coun-
and his mother, Sara-Bibi arrests have been made.
Barnes Roads, af- community could not get speed ensure the safety of people in cillor and two members of the
ter a seven-year- humps, speed cameras, warn- the streets. Offi cials from metro ward committee. The task team
old child was ing lights or even traffi c cir- police, eThekwini Traffi c Au- is expected to meet this week
knocked down cles, then some other kind thority and the Deputy Mayor's to discuss the issues going for- Shots fi red in Florida Road brawl
and killed on of intervention was needed offi ce were invited to the meet- ward.
Sparks Road last to ensure the roads were ing. Only metro police arrived. According to the city's policy,
week. safe. Ethekwini Traffi c Authority traffi c calming devices are im- SHOTS were fi red after a action responded immediate-
Ward 31, Councillor did not send a representative or plemented in terms of the Coun- fi ght broke out outside Cu- ly which led to SAPS chasing
Chris Pappas con- apologies for their lack of at- cil approved policy and were bana on Florida Road in the after a suspect vehicle and
fi rmed that requests tendance. The Deputy Mayor implemented on Class 4 and 5 early hours of Tuesday morn- arresting its two occupants in
for speed humps, sent an apology stating that she roads only. ing. possession of a fi rearm," said
traffi c lights, barri- would be attending a dinner in- Class 5 roads are local resi- According to Florida Road Evans.
ers, speed cameras, stead of addressing the concerns dential roads whose primary UIP precinct manager, Jar- He said one of the suspects
warning lights, of the Sydenham residents," function is to provide access to rod Evans, at around 2.47am, sustained an injury to his fi n-
traffi c circles Pappas said. properties and are not used by Enforce Security received a ger, with unconfi rmed reports
had been made The deputy Mayor's change public transport or by commer- panic signal from Cubana re- suggesting that the injury was
of plans did not sit well with the cial delivery vehicles. porting an altercation on the caused by the individual's
more than 100 residents who Class 4 roads are local collec- pavement opposite the venue. own fi rearm. No other inju-
CCaapptain had gathered at the Sydenham tor/distributor roads whose pri- "During the altercation, it ries were reported.
RRaajjaaggopal at Community Centre to address mary function it is to collect or was reported that at least two "A big thank you and well
aa ppuubblliicc meeting the issue. One resident accused distribute traffi c within an area. fi rearms were drawn and ap- done to SAPS and Enforce
hheelldd iinn SSydenham the city of not caring about its These roads typically have proximately six shots fi red. for their quick response and
CCoommmmunity residents. "What kind of leader traffi c signals, used by buses and SAPS Flying Squad, Dog support of the UIP efforts to
CCeenntre. prioritizes a dinner over the other public transport and for Unit, Florida Road UIP Secu- diffuse the matter," said Ev-
lives of people," he asked. general commercial deliveries. rity and Enforce Armed Re- ans.
Bulwer safety forum meets
THE Bulwer Safety and Urban Re- will be under discussion and there
generation Forum (BSURF), for- will also be a guest speaker.
merly Bulwer Community Safety Tea/coffee will be served after
Forum will meet on Tuesday, 13 the meeting which gives residents
June at Glenwood Community time socialise and meet one an-
Church Hall, intersection of Clark other.
and Bulwer Roads, at 6.30pm. Contact Heather on 074 203
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We publish letters which include the
name, address and contact telephone
number of the writer, even though a
FOLLOWING the appeals hearing remedy the diffi culties in which it
nom-de-plume may be used. Short
in the Supreme Court of Appeals in fi nds itself by referring the issue of
letters get preference. The editor
Bloemfontein on 10 May regarding rezoning back to the municipality.
reserves the right to edit or shorten
the controversial 317 Currie Road The half-built nine-storey build-
letters.
development, civic organisation, ing was to comprise 12 luxury
Save Our Berea, is hoping for a fa- apartments and had been rezoned PO BOX 16, Pinetown, 3600,
vourable outcome. from G1 to G5 without the resi- email [email protected]
At the hearing, Chris Loxton, dents' knowledge. Since the Durban
acting on appeal for developers, court ruling in 2015 where Judge
Serengeti Rise, said even though Esther Steyn ordered the building
Serengeti had informed the Durban be demolished, all building has
court of proposals to remedy the been halted on the site. Judge Steyn
illegal structure, Serengeti main- was convinced the residents were Are we on the
tained that they did not act in con- deceived by both the City and the
travention of any law or approval, developer who, instead of making
right track?
as the approvals from the munici- information available to them, kept
pality were valid at the time of con- their plans secret.
struction. In the municipality's ar- "The Council faces a huge dam-
gument, eThekwini counsel Gilbert ages claim should the building be EDITOR - Why are most of us still using up to six
Marcus, claimed that residents had demolished. The person or people litres of potable (drinkable) water every time we
been aware of the rezoning in May behind this debacle should be held use the toilet? Isn’t it better to use grey water for
2010 and as of April 2013 should personally liable for all legal costs fl ushing the loo, for example we use the dishwa-
have seen that the building going incurred by the city," said Johnson ter, having wiped greasy dishes fi rst with dispos-
up before their eyes was clearly and Dunkley. able paper before washing them.
outside the constraints of a prior They said the outcome of the Su- Other sources of grey water are the used wa-
GR1 zoning approval. preme Court of Appeal would only ter from the washing machine, which can be
Save Our Berea’s Cheryl John- Save Our Berea’s Kevin Dunkley stands outside the building at be known later next month and the “plumbed” or “replumbed” in such a way that the
son and Kevin Dunkley, said the 317 Currie Road. case could then drag on another used water goes into the bath and can be scooped
case had dragged on for far too long year in the Constitutional Court. out into a bucket or directly into the toilet.
and residents were tired of waiting. Council, which irregularly granted which we are entitled to do in terms "317 Currie Road is yet another The water from our baths can also be used. We
"They want this eyesore build- permission for the site to be re- of the Constitution, the city has example of how our country is fi nd that there are liquid soaps that don’t form
ing demolished. They also want zoned, supported the developer, stalled us too," they said. obliged to resort to the courts to set- “scum” round the bath and this way bath water
to know who was behind the town Serengeti Rise Industries, in their In the respondents’ argument tle day-to-day issues that shouldn’t can then also be used for fl ushing the toilet. We
planning decision to rezone the appeal to the supreme court of ap- presented by Nazeer Cassim, they be an issue in the fi rst place if in- know that the ideal would be for our hand wash-
site. They want answers and they peal, using ratepayers money to maintained that the conduct of the dividuals in the government of the ing water to run directly into the toilet cistern, but
are simply not getting them. We fund expensive legal costs. We are municipality and the developers day stuck to the rules, respected the the alternative is to have basins in sinks and then
are appalled that the appeal hearing also appalled that a report prepared were highly irregular and may well Constitution and were accountable empty them into the toilet as required. We add
date was changed three times. We by the city’s investigative unit at warrant a criminal investigation. to the people they are paid to serve. some drops of bleach or disinfectant and use air
are appalled that the last hearing advocate TN Aboobaker’s request, He said the court could not counte- All those councillors who blindly freshener sprays.
date was changed without consult- was withheld from him because he nance unlawful and deceptive con- followed their party line and voted Forty years ago a member of Earthlife in Eng-
ing all the relevant parties. We are was involved in the court case - and duct by the developers and thereaf- for this debacle are equally culpa- land said that water-borne sewerage was a prob-
appalled that the eThekwini Metro when we requested a copy of it, ter furnish it with an opportunity to ble," they said. lem and would lead to further problems in the
future. She said the earth closets should have been
maintained and modifi ed for modern use as much
DHS celebrates
as possible. That should make us think how much
more this country needs to reduce its reliance on
its founders water. Please will anyone who knows about waste
water management assist us in understanding
whether we are on the right track?
RN Stapersma
DURBAN High School will be celebrate
Bellair
its 151st birthday with the usual pomp and
 Letter shortened - Editor
ceremony this weekend.
with On Friday, 2 June, the pre-Founders’
Day events will be rolled out and will in- Teach kids road safety
clude the Founders’ Day assembly at 8am
in the DC Thompson Hall. All Old Boys
of Durban High School are invited to at- EDITOR - As the incident where a child was killed
tend this special assembly which is held in Sparks Road is extremely sad, I do not see the
specifi cally to honour them. In addition, community taking any responsibility for their own
a special tribute will be paid at the assem- children. I cannot imagine the agony those parents
bly to longstanding staff member, Mr AJ are experiencing and do not wish it on any other.
Human. Mothers, like us, take care of our children and
The DHS Foundation Trust Golf Day always should. Can they not be asked to teach
will follow at the Durban Country Club, their children to stay away from the roads or ac-
with tee offs from 10.32am at a cost of company them when they have to walk on the
R350 per person or R1 400 per 4-ball. road? It cannot always become the problem of the
The day will then culminate in The DHS road users.
Old Boys' Foundation Trust Dinner from Not one person wants to ever be burdened with
7.30pm in the DC Thompson Hall at Dur- that, of being responsible for the death of a pe-
ban High School (255 St Thomas Road, destrian. I assume it is something that could cause
Musgrave). All Old Boys are invited to at- long term psychological trauma.
tend and will be seated in their respective The problem is that even if you hit a child at
years. Tickets cost R350 each. 50km they will probably not survive so no action
Root Cause To round up the birthday celebrations, against motorists will have a positive outcome.
Durban High School will host its tradi- My condolences to the family.
tional Founders’ Day, on Saturday, 3 June, Road user
Analysis Training
with special guest, Mr AJ Human. Durban
The rugby fi xtures for the day will
AND be played against Westville Boys' High
Legal Liability
School. Games begin at 8am and the 1st Well done to McCord’s
XV game will kick off at 3.15pm.
The traditional Sundowners cocktail
C omplete Root Cause Analysis Training with party will be held in the AJ Human Room EDITOR - On Tuesday, 16 May, I underwent a
cataract operation at McCord's Eye Clinic.
NOSA and get Legal Liability for FREE after the 1st XV game.
I had been "in the system" for 17 months, and
12-14 JUNE For further information about any of had visited the clinic on numerous occasions for
the events, to sponsor a prize, for a 4-ball
R3 650 various tests, etc. The staff work under arduous
entry forms or to book your tickets for the
conditions, but, at all times, remain the epitome
dinner, contact Candice Herbst on cherbst
of effi ciency and professionalism.
NOTE: LIMITED BOOKINGS AVAILABLE @dhsfoundation.co.za.
We have all read or heard stories of occurrences
at hospitals involving uncaring and callous staff.
NOSA PINETOWN 06 4 324 9101 Alzheimers support That type of person does not exist at McCords.
Braby’s Building, 12 Ca versham We have all heard of some hospitals that are hell-
holes. Well, McCords is certainly not one of them.
Road, Pinetown, 3610
TAFTA will host a support group for Well done, and thank you, to everyone at Mc-
031 702 2877
friends, family members and care givers Cords.
[email protected] of Alzheimers patients at TAFTA Lodge, And, in the words of Johnny Nash, I can see
42 South Beach Avenue, Durban. Contact clearly, now!
Nivashnee on 031 332 3721 for more Errol Fellows
Tel: [phone] | Email: [email protected] | Web: www.nosa.co.za
information. Durban
Friday, 2 June 2017 7
Parklands honours nursing staff
INTERNATIONAL Nurs- the natural ability to lead.
es Day was celebrated at In your personal capacity
Netcare Parklands Hospi- and in your profession, it
tal recently. Nurses were is important to make things
treated to a special lunch happen for others, stand up
and entertainment by learn- for what you believe in. It
THE NURSING profession is
ers from CURRO Embury is critical that you know
full of unsung heroes and every-
College. your values. Nurses need
day should be nurses’day. These
At the lunch, matron, to have a legacy, and the
are just some of the sentiments
Marlise van Staden spoke question is whether you
that emerged at Addington Hos-
to the nurses, encouraging are living up to the lega-
pital as the KwaZulu-Natal De-
them to never lose focus on cy you intended to have.
partment of Health celebrated
what they want to achieve Strive to create a legacy in
the contribution of nurses in
in their profession. your nursing profession to
the public healthcare system on
"Leadership is hard work lead the profession to new
Friday. The occasion took place
and nurses are blessed with heights," she said. Saeeda Basson and Dhavania Nair.
in a jubilant atmosphere, with
nurses singing songs in celebra-
tion of their profession. One of
the highlights was the award-
ing of Sister Primrose “Steziah”
Goge from Shaka’s Kraal Clinic
with a trophy and a certifi cate of
excellence.
The nurse used a fetoscope –
a basic medical instrument - on a Sister Goge (centre) is congratulated by KZN College of
pregnant woman and was able to Nursing principal Dr Sindizama Mthembu (left) and Ms
detect a very rare ailment in the Cynthia Sosibo.
unborn baby that is seen only in
one out of 300 000 cases. This them as "our strong mast in practitioners of their responsi-
resulted into a groundbreak- the quest to realize the govern- bilities to protect, promote and
Robyn Chemaly, Sharon Wishart and Amberley Rickards, Adelaide Welcome and
ing operation at Inkosi Albert ment’s mandate of the attain- restore health, to prevent illness,
Khayisile Mpungose. Simangele Dlamini.
Luthuli Central Hospital called ment of a long and healthy life preserve life and alleviate suf-
pericardiocentesis, which is an for all our citizens." fering. “Nurses are supposed to
invasive procedure whereby a "In our commemoration of be a source of knowledge both
needle and a tube are used to re- the Nurses’ Day this year, I to nursing trainees and other
move fl uid from the sac around want us to be reminded of how health care professionals. With-
the heart. In this instance, it was a nurse is defi ned by the Inter- in communities, nurses used to
performed on a baby whose national Nursing Council: ‘It is be respected and given special
mother was 29 weeks into her a person who has completed a status because of the skills and
pregnancy. program of basic, generalized knowledge they possessed," she
Dr Thandeka Khanyile, act- nursing education and is author- said.
ing Deputy Director General: ized by the appropriate regulato- International Nurses Day is
Specialied Services and Clinical ry authority to practice nursing celebrated in remembrance of
Support Services in the Depart- in his/her country," she said. Florence Nightingale, an Eng-
ment, thanked all nurses for the Dr Khanyile said the South lish nurse who became famous
Judith Madinane, Sne Manzini and Njabulo Habiba Dinala, Nomakhosi Mhlongo and central role that they play in the African Code of Ethics for for treating soldiers at night dur-
Mncwango. PHOTOS: Lauren Walford Happy Hlophe. healthcare sector. She described Nursing reminds all nursing ing the Crimean War.
8 Friday, 2 June 2017
Contact Wally van Rooyen
on 031 465 4985 should you
wish to book a table at
R40.
FREE Saturday after-
noon meditation classes
presented by Brahma
Kumaris Musgrave,
will be held at 286 Mus-
VISIT Greyville Racecourse on grave Road (Unit 4), on
Saturday, 3 June, for the Eat Saturday, 3 June from
Street food and craft market at the 3pm to 4pm.
paddock deck. Contact Seelan or
Contact Nick on 031 563 3877 Pathma on 031 208 1336
or email: [email protected] or [email protected]
for more information. makumaris .org.
THE new Durban North De-
pression and Anxiety Sup-
THE Watercolour Society KZN port Group will hold its fi rst
Thandiswa Mazwai
meets on Saturday, 3 June at West- meeting at on Monday, 5 June at Pam
serenaded the crowds at
ville Methodist Church, Jan Hofmeyr Golding House, 2 Swapo Road, Dur-
the Zakifo music festival.
Road, from 9am to noon. ban North, at 6.30pm.
Contemporary artist, Annette Anyone struggling to cope with
Hadley, will facilitate a workshop depression or anxiety is invited to
in which members and visitors will attend the meeting. Contact anusha.
be encouraged to manipulate inks, [email protected] or call the
acrylic paints or watercolours on South African Depression and
paper or canvas, using a variety of Anxiety Group (SADAG) on 0800
methods and tools other than just 21 22 23.
brushes to produce abstract/semi ab-
SAKIFO means what is needed in Cre- enade, the art scene has been injected cian, and record producer); Bongeziwe stract paintings. TAFTA on Ridge will host a fete on
ole, and when Zakifo music festival di- with the much needed energy to keep it Mabandla (singer / song writer, guitarist Visitors pay R50. Tea, coffee and Saturday, 3 June at 51 East Street,
rector, Jerome Galabert declared that the alive. and two time SAMA nominee known snacks provided. Contact Bob Mc- Overport, from 7.30am.
intention of hosting Zakifo Durban was The Blue Lagoon beach was trans- for his blend of urban-African folk); Cosh on 082 837 6140. Contact Hannelie for more details
to answer the call of the city’s creative formed into a cultural area, with huge Thandiswa Mazwai (socially-conscious on 031 208 4175.
voices, he wasn't joking. stages, food carts and stalls, craft beer musician who incorporates mbaganga, BIRDLIFE Port Natal will host
For many years Durban has been bars, local traders and interactive instal- reggae, traditional Xhosa rhythms, an outing on Saturday, 3 June to THE next meeting of the University
known as an uneasy city for creatives lation art exhibits. kwaito, jazz and funk into her music); Palmiet Nature Reserve with Elena of the Third Age is on Wednesday, 7
despite being an incubator for count- Despite the chilly weather, hundreds Nova Twins (urban punk London duo - Russell at 7.30am. Meet in the car June at 9am for 9.30am at the Glen-
less talented individuals who came from of music lovers were treated to an aston- Amy Love: vocals, guitar and Georgia park. Confi rm attendance, meeting wood Presbyterian Church hall, en-
Durban and went on to conquer the art ishing musical line up which included South: bass, backing vocals). time and place. Take a picnic tea trance in Evans Road.
world. Before Zakifo, the city's art scene Damian Marley (USA/ Jamaican reggae One of the festival partners Sipho and chairs. Contact 031 705 2902 or The speaker, Philippe Menache,
bubbled beneath the surface, not quite as artist and youngest son of reggae musi- Sithole said: "Zakifo is a destination fes- email: [email protected]. will talking about church architec-
bold and direct as Cape Town and Johan- cian Bob Marley); Birdy Nam Nam (DJ tival, a people to people encounter and ture in South Africa, particularly in
nesburg. crew from France); Ray Phiri (respected we guarantee you that over the years this UMBILO Congregational Church, small towns. Tea/coffee and biscuits
However, following this weekend's South African jazz, fusion and mbaqan- festival will become part of the travel- 498 Bartle Road, Umbilo, will host a will be served. Cost is R5 for mem-
super-festival, which took place at Dur- ga musician); Petite Noir (Belgian / lers' annual calendar coming from all fl ea market on Saturday, 3 June from bers, and R20 for visitors.
ban’s Blue Lagoon beach on the prom- South African singer, songwriter, musi- over the world." 6am to 11am. Contact Jill on 031 209 3977.
Glitz and glam
at charity ball
THE Sunfl ower Fund held its annual high pro-
fi le fundraising Charity Ball, in association with
IBV International Vaults, on Friday, 26 May at
Durban's Elangeni Hotel.
Guests were treated to outstanding entertain-
ment, including performances by the Durban
Gospel Choir and enjoyed a three-course meal
and a charity auction, held to raise further funds
which will enable The Sunfl ower Fund to cre-
ate awareness, educate and recruit stem cell do- Ntombi Skosana and Buhle Ndlovu.
nors to increase the number of people registered
on the South African Bone Marrow Registry
(SABMR).
Speaking at the event, Stephanie Berry, re-
gional manager for The Sunfl ower Fund in
KZN, said the registry had grown from 1 200
donors to 73 500 donors over the past 17 years,
but that there was still a long way to go to reach
the goal of 400 000 donors in the country.
Ryan Smith and Angela Rose.
Sam Ramsay and Virginia Styer,
Alana James, CEO of The Sunflower Fund partnership manager for The Sunflower
and Stephanie Berry, regional manager. Fund. PHOTOS: Lauren Walford
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