Innholdsfortegnelse for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 i Post

Girlfriend appears in court over fatal stabbing CHARLENE SOMDUTH Facebook AS FAMILY members of Yogan Moodley performed his last rites on Tuesday, his girlfriend, Alisha Balgobind, appeared in the Verulam Magistrate’s Court charged with his murder. On Saturday night, Moodley, 30, was stabbed with a kitchen knife on his left arm, the left side of his ribcage, his groin and buttocks at their rented outbuilding in Cardinal Road, Phoenix. He was taken to Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital for treatment but died on Sunday morning. Balgobind, 27, who is unemployed, was arrested on Sunday by Detective Warrant Officer Clement Chetty from Phoenix SAPS. She appeared before magistrate Rajesh Parshotam and is being represented by legal aid attorney Suhana Ramcharan. Balgobind was released on bail of R2 000. In terms of her…

Court sanctions Rajbansi private hospital move JANINE MOODLEY AVINESHSING Rajbansi has been moved to a private health-care facility after an urgent application was made at the Durban Regional Court. The awaiting-trial prisoner is the eldest grandchild of Amichand Rajbansi, who started the Minority Front. Rajbansi, 30, was taken to King Edward VIII Hospital after he suffered seizures at Westville Prison. His family were allegedly notified last Monday, two weeks after his admission. At the time, Rajbansi was unable to speak or eat by himself and was dependent on oxygen. Last Tuesday, when the family tried to move him to a private facility, the authorities at Westville Prison demanded payment of just more than R145 000 for a private guard to be stationed outside his room. The family refused to comply…

Stepdaughter repeatedly sexually abused JANINE MOODLEY A MEDICAL report submitted in court has confirmed an 11-year-old Verulam girl had been sexually abused. The report was submitted by Dr Raksha Ramjiawan, a district surgeon who specialises in clinical forensic medicine at the Thuthuzela Care Centre at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Phoenix. The victim’s stepfather is on trial in the Durban High Court for the alleged crimes committed against her. He faces 56 counts, including rape, child abuse, sexual exploitation, human trafficking and the creation of child pornography. The accused was arrested on June 11, 2018. Bail was denied and he remains in police custody. He has pleaded not guilty to all the counts. Evidence in court revealed the accused made the child dress in adult lingerie, smoke cannabis and…

Conman sentenced to 35 years CHANELLE LUTCHMAN A CHATSWORTH man who defrauded seven people of R594 000 was sentenced to 35 years in prison. Sugan Naicker, 37, pleaded guilty in the Durban Magistrate’s Court last Wednesday to defrauding his victims. Naicker, who was arrested in Margate last April, has been wanted by police since 2016. Most of his victims, with whom he had close ties, lived in Chatsworth. Some had attended the same school, or lived on the same road. Naicker convinced them to invest with him, promising they would see high returns. He was given amounts ranging from R10 000 to R174 000. Naicker also said in court, via his attorney, that he made false representations to all of his victims, knowing he would not deliver on the promises…

Remembering the First Kashmir War POST REPORTER Wikipedia PAKISTAN’S role in allegedly instigating violence in Kashmir and a war with India on October 22, 1947, is set to be highlighted this year. Indiatimes.com reported that the Union government and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are gearing up to open a museum in Srinagar and hold a two-day event to document, reconstruct and bring alive the historic narrative of the event. According to wikipedia.com, the Indo-Pakistani War, sometimes known as the First Kashmir War, was fought between India and Pakistan over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir from 1947 to 1948. It was the first of four Indo-Pakistan wars fought between the two newly-independent nations. “Pakistan precipitated the war a few weeks after independence by launching tribal lashkar…

Local singer’s vocals featured in US film THANDEKA MGQIBI Supplied DURBAN singing sensation Risa Moodley has her voice featured on the American movie, The Switch Up. It was produced by Maria Whately, who is also the founder of Global Image Talent Agency. The trailer was released earlier this month. Moodley’s voice is on the title track, also called The Switch Up, which she co-wrote with Whately. “The song was inspired by the plot of the movie, which was a vision by Maria Whatley. She then gave me all the ideas that she wanted included in the song. I wrote the lyrics and she made some lyrical changes,” said Moodley. The 19-year-old Westville songstress said the process took about a week before she started working with various international producers to create…

Indentured labourers suffered as silence prevailed WHETHER indentured Indian or indigenous African, the treatment of labourers during the colonial period, with few exceptions, ranged between harsh to indifferent. That is the most likely outcome further research will reveal concerning the question of parallels between slavery and indenture which Selvan Naidoo and Kiru Naidoo pose in the POST (October 7-11). Charles Smythe of Lions River in the KZN Midlands, who was prime minister of the Colony of Natal during 1905 to 1906 and later became administrator of the province, provides a fairly typical example of how white farmers treated their African labour. He thrashed trespassers and fined Africans whose cattle strayed on to his land. He insisted that tenants were not allowed to cut firewood on his property and required young…

Media Freedom Day … 43 years later JANINE MOODLEY ON OCTOBER 19, 1977, three press houses and 19 Black Consciousness organisations were banned by the apartheid government. This time is remembered as Media Freedom Day. On Monday, Professor Saths Cooper, a liberation activist and former member of the Black People’s Convention (BPC, an umbrella organisation for the Black Consciousness Movement, BCM), shared his experience alongside other BPC leaders during an online dialogue. Cooper said, though 43 years had passed, the country was still fractured and had a long way to go. He said the ban was an attempt to stop the uprising of the BCM. “The apartheid government became terrified of the unwavering commitment to self and community liberation from the physically oppressive conditions and, importantly, freeing our minds from…

Does SA have a culture of violence? THE recent events in Senekal in the eastern Free State have, for the umpteenth time, thrust the related issues of farm murders, racial tension, violent crime and the responses of political leaders to these issues, on the national agenda. The latest outrage was sparked by the murder of farm manager Brendin Horner. On October 6, demonstrators – mostly white farmers – embarked on a violent protest at the Senekal Magistrate’s Court following the appearance of two suspects for allegedly killing Horner. According to reports, a gunshot was fired and a police vehicle was set on fire. In response, EFF leader Julius Malema called on his “ground forces” to attend the Senekal trial of the murder accused, scheduled for October 16, to “defend” state…

Monument delay shows disrespect to forefathers I WAS amused to read the story, “New hope for monument to mark the arrival of Indians” (the POST, October 14-18). In 2010, a R10 million budget was allocated to erect 1860 commemorative plaques and a monument. Premier Sihle Zikalala has put Ravi Pillay, the MEC for Finance, in charge of ensuring the monument is erected. This noteworthy and progressive approach by the premier must be supported. The only worry is most of the members of the interim committee have passed their sell-by date, or is it a job for pals? As a taxpayer, I would have preferred the likes of Nanda Soobben, Manogran Perumal, Jayendren and Kamini Moodley, who have a history in culture, to be part of the interim committee. This delay…

Chat Join POSTChat today by liking our Facebook page, POST Newspaper, and sharing your views on the stories and issues that are making headlines IMPRISONED GRANDSON OF RAJBANSI GRAVELY ILL: • Reena Rambujan: God be with him and his family. • Sandra Smerdon Gajadhar Britz: Praying for healing. • Danny Moodley: Those who are complaining now are the same people who will complain if someone was let out on bail for committing a crime, or is Rajbansi different in some way? • Ravi Pillay: This country is a joke. Politicians are stealing billions and yet they are never prosecuted or treated like this. • Nevin Narraidu: I wonder what commentary is being provided by those he allegedly defrauded? I find the sympathy being afforded to him quite interesting. He is…

Help your obese pets lose weight THANDEKA MGQIBI OBESITY is the number one health problem affecting South African pets. After seven months of the lockdown, many pet parents have found that their babies were heavier, said Marycke Ackhurst, a pet behaviour expert from Hill’s Pet Nutrition. She said this could be because of less activity, increased stress and indulgent eating. October is Pet Obesity Month and Ackhurst said Hill’s decided to highlight the issue. “A pet often gains weight gradually and pet parents don’t even notice it until someone else points it out. There are several things that parents can do to not only help their pet reach their ideal weight, but also to maintain it,” said Ackhurst. She suggested that owners accept and use the feeding amount guideline listed…

Summer Cup hopes for Crown Towers DAVID THISELTON Justin Snaith said there was a good chance that Crown Towers, winner of Sunday's Listed Michaelmas Handicap over 1900m at Hollywoodbets Greyville, would take his place in the Grade 1 Summer Cup over 2000m at Turffontein Standside on November 28. He spoke further about his new satellite yard at Summerveld and about the ongoing hindrance to equine travel within South Africa brought about by measures to control the spread of African Horse sickness (AHS). Snaith said, "Crown Towers is a handicap type and being by Camelot we have never doubted he would get the Summer Cup distance. His only bad race was when going too fast in front in the Queen's Plate. He deserves his place and it does not look to…

Killed in her wheelchair Defenceless woman stabbed to death during home robbery CHARLENE SOMDUTH Supplied POOBALEN and Sukdey Ramataur were soulmates. They were married for 30 years and loved being together. Last Thursday, Poobalen watched helplessly as his wife bled to death in her wheelchair, after being stabbed during a home robbery. Sukdey, 85, whose leg had been amputated two years ago, had been stabbed in the head, neck and body. She died at the scene. Her relative, Ashley Sukram, said the couple and their domestic worker were at their home in Peacevale, Dundee, when two men armed with knives jumped over the fence into their yard. “They entered the home through the kitchen door at the back of the house,” said Sukram. “One of the suspects held Poobalen at…

Men appear in court over tender bribe POST REPORTER A DURBAN chief executive and a stock clerk, who allegedly tried to bribe a Johannesburg chicken farm employee in a bid to win a contract, were released on bail last week. Suman Panday, 42, the chief executive of Blakey Plastics in Durban, and his co-accused Madikana Gerald Mapokgola, 31, of Daybreak Farm in Centurion, were arrested two weeks ago. They were arrested at an upmarket restaurant at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park during a covert operation by the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation Unit in Pretoria. Hawks spokesperson Captain Ndivhuwo Mulamu said Panday and Mapokgola allegedly offered the Olifantsfontein chicken farm employee R60000 as well as a monthly allowance to influence the awarding of a contract to Blakey Plastics. The tender…

Mayor addresses fearful residents Promises basic services to informal dwellers after riots CHANELLE LUTCHMAN THE mayor has promised those living at the Quarry Road informal settlement that they will get proper toilets and electricity meters. Last week, there were protests in parts of Reservoir Hills and Clare Estate as informal dwellers demanded electricity, housing and sanitation. Vehicles, including a Mercedes-Benz owned by the chairperson of the Reservoir Hills Community Police Forum, were stoned and torched and businesses were looted. On Thursday, Mxolisi Kaunda, eThekwini mayor; Sipho Nzuza, the city manager; and the heads of department from electricity, human settlements and parks and recreation met with about 50 residents from the area. Kaunda said: “People were unable to go to their workplace because of the blockage on the road. They could…

Couple seek counselling after robbery ordeal NADIA KHAN A PHOENIX couple has sought trauma counselling after armed men broke into their home and demanded valuables. Morris Pillay, 65, of Nedlen Crescent, said he and his two employees were about to leave home when a white Toyota Etios stopped outside his driveway gate last Wednesday morning. He said four men in masks carrying rifles got out of the car and demanded his workers lie on the ground. Pillay said he was grabbed by the collar and marched towards the house. While one robber guarded the workers, the other two followed them inside. As he entered, Pillay shouted out so his wife, 65, who was in their bedroom upstairs, could hear him. “She came halfway down the stairs, saw what was going…

Model and mom showcase Indian culture in campaign THANDEKA MGQIBI Facebook, Woolworths MODEL and entrepreneur Naliyani Uma Govender and her mother, Kalaivani, recently featured in a Woolworths campaign titled “The Power Of Us”. The 23-year-old, of Reservoir Hills in Durban, said she felt emotional as she worked alongside her mom, who recently won her battle against breast cancer. “Being captured with my mother in her thaali (marital chain) and red dot in a sugar cane field commemorating 160 years since the indentured labourers arrived on our shores, was an iconic and liberating moment for me,” said Govender. She said this was a perfect opportunity to showcase her Indian culture that had been long overlooked in the advertising and modelling industries. Govender said Woolworths had approached her agent to connect with…

Doctor aspires to be crowned as Miss SA THANDEKA MGQIBI Supplied MEDICAL doctor Karishma Ramdev hopes to make KwaZulu-Natal proud when she competes in the Miss South Africa 2020 pageant on Saturday. She is one of the 10 finalists. Ramdev, 25, of Chatsworth, who made the Top 5 of the contest in 2018, said she was ready, yet nervous and excited at the same time. “I am ready to perform under pressure and enjoy the entire experience. I find it fun to be strutting on stage and showing the country what I have worked to achieve.” Ramdev said the viewers could expect to see a woman who was bold, strong, confident and had a never-give-up attitude. “I will give of my best until the very end. Everything I’ve done this…

Sharing an optimistic outlook for SA Former public protector Thuli Madonsela spoke to Chanelle Lutchman on her suggestion for a Corruption TRC, the Zondo Commission and her future plans Chanelle Lutchman (CL): Explain your thoughts around a TRC-type amnesty for low-level officials involved in corruption? Thuli Madonsela (TM): My suggestion has been that we should consider giving some kind of incentive for people to come and disclose that they were involved in corruption, the role they played, how the system operated and where the money went. This is so that we know how far the system is poisoned and what we need to do to clean it up because if we don’t, whatever is left will continue to grow. We need some kind of resources to keep people aware that…

For those threatening civil war … EDITOR’S VIEW THERE has been a lot of talk recently of civil war. But those advocating for violence in South Africa should look to Syria to grasp the consequences. Thousands have died and millions continue to suffer, among them the most vulnerable in society. Almost 10 years after the fighting started, the war continues. African News Agency (ANA) Archives…

Time to return to the hard work of creating a legacy for future generations LAST month, South Africans commemorated the vibrant and diverse sounds, tastes and sights of our truly incredible country and province. By definition, heritage is a deceptively simple concept. It can be seen as valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings, places, cuisine, attire and cultural traditions passed down from previous generations. It is also about the kaleidoscope of beads that make up the attire of maidens at the annual uMkhosi woMhlanga. It is the stories that were told around campfires to the men and women who left the Cape in their ossewas (ox wagons) to find a new life. Heritage in its simplest definition is the display and collection of old things that remind us…

Criminal justice system toothless THE killing of Free State farm manager Brendin Horner has raised the ugly spectre of racism in South Africa. White farmers, enraged at the senseless killing of the 21-year-old, stormed the courthouse in Senekal and clashed with the police, toppling and setting alight a police vehicle. The country was shocked. We don’t see whites behaving that way. While we understand the anger of the white farmers, they should not destroy public property. The police were quick to arrest the suspects. But when blacks go on the rampage, burning and looting shops, shutting down national roads and even digging up a tarred road, they (the police) sit in their vehicles and watch with folded arms. Senekal was on a knife-edge on Friday. With both the EFF and…

Jana stood firm against oppression STRUGGLE icons like Priscilla Jana made personal sacrifices that enabled us to shed our chains of enslavement for liberty and freedom. She set a benchmark for all legal practitioners treading the path of justice and fairness. Despite milestones, she stood firm against all forms of oppression and impunity. Her travails from apartheid security agents never dissuaded her from defending the weak in society. Jana’s tenaciousness and skill as a legal eagle made her an icon. She made the ultimate sacrifice; that is why our nation endures. Our future success is predicated upon our past and present. We will always remember those who legally fought racism with respect and gratitude. We enjoy the blessings of living in a democratic South Africa as a result of these…

Make healthy decisions THE problem with bad eating habits often comes when we shop without proper planning. Specials, coupons, loyalty cards and discounts aren’t necessarily a bad thing. I always say when you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Healthy eating starts with menu planning, in deciding what you will eat for each meal including main dishes, side dishes and desserts. It also entails planning for the number of portions and where you will eat them (for example, at work or at school). Daily activities might also influence the normal portion consumed (when you are training you might be hungrier than normal). Some tips: • Write down staple meals that your family enjoy and the ingredients needed to make them. Think cleverly how you can include leftovers so that…

Your Stars Aries (March 21 – April 19) This week’s energy brings positive change, and you are being urged to take action. Signs are being presented to you so be aware of opportunities. Even friends and loved ones can inspire great ideas. This is a good week to reconnect with contacts who can help you to grow your business or develop ideas and see them into fruition. Lucky colour: pink. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) This is a week of patience and introspection. Look for another way to do something that has been challenging you. Think out of the box and bounce ideas off others. Use your creativity and break old habits. If you want to lose weight, stop smoking or change your diet, this week brings great energy…

MY SPORTING MEMORY Coaching KZN’s youth ESHLIN VEDAN MAHADEW Singh’s potential as a football coach was discovered at a young age by the late Keith Jean-Pierre. He started his first coaching stint as coach of the Blue Stars FC U-18 team while still a player for the Blue Stars senior side in the Natal First Division. “In the late ’90s while still playing for Blue Stars, Keith Jean-Pierre encouraged me to coach and play. I also have huge gratitude to Afzal Khan and Eddy Mulheron for helping me to develop as a coach,” said the 55-year-old. One of the players whom Singh helped to develop was former Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaizer Chiefs star Kenny Niemach. Singh’s love for football started while growing up in Sea Cow Lake. “Football was a…

Van Dijk’s loss a ‘massive blow’ LIVERPOOL captain Jordan Henderson has admitted that the loss of Virgil van Dijk is a big blow for the Reds. The Reds’ No 4 requires surgery for the knee injury he sustained during last Saturday’s Merseyside derby at Goodison Park and has stated in a post on social media that he is now focused fully on returning to fitness as soon as possible. “Yeah, it’s a tough one. It’s a big blow for us. For him personally, obviously. But for us as a team, a massive blow,” Henderson told Liverpoolfc.com. “I’m just gutted for him. So, it’s been a tough couple of days, I spoke to him yesterday. And yeah, it’s a difficult moment, but that’s when you need to be there for each…

Surprises and goals galore in England ESHLIN VEDAN THERE was once again no shortage of drama in the Premier League last weekend. The drama which has been abundant this season has caused many to overlook the fact that Aston Villa is the only team with a 100% win record in the league to date. Dean Smith’s side followed up their 7-2 mauling of Liverpool prior to the international break with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Leicester City. Ross Barkley scored the only goal of the game in second-half stoppage time. Liverpool had another weekend of bad luck. Not only did VAR controversially deny them a winning goal by Jordan Henderson in their 2-2 Merseyside derby draw against Everton, they also potentially lost Virgil van Dijk for the rest of the…

Man accused of killing wife after decision to divorce NADIA KHAN A CHATSWORTH man, accused of killing his wife because he was allegedly unhappy with her decision to divorce him and move abroad, pleaded not guilty to murder charges in the Durban High Court this week. Navin Chanderlal, 54, who is unemployed, is accused of the murder of retired nurse and community activist Vathaniagee “Jennifer” Pillay, 65, on December 24, 2018. The mother of two was found lying beside the bath in their Silverglen home. According to the indictment presented by senior State advocate Krishen Shah, Pillay planned to move overseas and live with her children. Her son lives in the UK and her daughter in Australia. According to the indictment: “The accused was unhappy about this and decided to…

British man’s grisly death JANINE MOODLEY A GAUTENG woman has been charged with killing Jamnadas Harkant Nathvani, a British national, whose body was burnt beyond recognition. Zaheera Boomgaard was arrested on October 9, and she appeared in the Vereeniging Magistrate’s Court on October 12. She was remanded in custody following a formal bail application. It is alleged that Nathvani, 71, had arrived in Gauteng earlier this year and he was last seen on February 22 when he took a bus from Park Station in Johannesburg to Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal. Michael Venter, from SA Community Crime Watch, said Nathvani’s family in the UK had contacted him for help. They last had contact with Nathvani on March 6, when he messaged them. A missing person’s case was opened at the Newcastle police…

Another charge for murder-accused officer POST REPORTER A CRIME-Intelligence officer who was arrested by members of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid), has been further charged with conspiring to murder. On October 5, Warrant Officer Gabriel Chetty was arrested by Ipid, the National Intelligence Agency and the Organised Crime Unit. Chetty, a policeman for 23 years, appeared in the Chatsworth Magistrate’s Court two days later on a charge of murder, perjury and defeating the ends of justice. The prosecutor said it would oppose bail as he was accused of a Schedule 6 offence. According to the Criminal Procedure Act, Schedule 6 offences are considered to be the most serious that a person can commit. Chetty was remanded into police custody until last week. Ipid spokesperson Ndileka Cola said on October…

Pastor’s yoga post sparks outrage Sentiment labelled as an attack on Hinduism NADIA KHAN AN AMERICAN pastor’s post on Face-book, that yoga was a Hindu ritual, and the movements were designed to release the Kundalini serpent energy, has been called an attack on Hinduism. Last Tuesday, an image of women in yoga attire and a yogi was posted on Jennifer LeClaire Ministries public Face-book page. According to her biography on her website, LeClaire is a senior leader at Awakening House of Prayer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the US. She is also the founder of the Ignite Network and the Awakening Prayer Hubs prayer movement. LeClaire wrote more than 50 books. The headline of the post read: Yoga is Hinduism – The spiritual dangers of yoga. The wording on the…

Professor’s social welfare research recognised THANDEKA MGQIBI PROFESSOR Leila Patel has been awarded a gold medal for outstanding achievement in scientific thinking to the benefit of society. The award was presented by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) virtually last week. Patel is the research chairperson in welfare and social policy and professor of social work at the Department of Science and Innovations. She previously won the Woman in Society Award and the Katherine A Kendall Memorial Award. “Awards like these and others I have been honoured with over the years are obviously personally and professionally very humbling,” said Patel, of Johannesburg. “Importantly, an award like ASSAf’s, which specifically recognises how the sort of research work I do positively affects society at large, adds to the visibility of…

Picking through the files of history Tracing our indentured forebears “MY GRANDMA died alone though she had a family in South Africa. It will be a great joy for us to find our relatives,” wrote Stella Prabhudas Pillai in an email from India a week ago. At this moment, 160 years ago, the Truro and the Belvedere were on the high seas en route to Durban with their indentured “living cargo” from Madras and Calcutta, respectively. Among South Africans of Indian origin, there is a burning desire to find information about their ancestors. There are meticulous ship records maintained at the Gandhi-Luthuli Documentation Centre at UKZN and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Art and Culture’s 1860 Heritage Centre. These offices are routinely inundated with queries from people bearing old birth certificates…

Battle for DA leadership CHANELLE LUTCHMAN NQOBILE MBONAMI African News Agency (ANA) Archives COURTNEY AFRICA African News Agency (ANA) Archives TWO KwaZulu-Natal residents are to compete to become the DA federal leader before the party’s federal elective congress this month. They are Mbali Ntuli, a member of the KZN Provincial Legislature, and John Steenhuisen, the party’s interim leader. Nominations opened in September and closed last week. The national federal council chairperson position, held by Helen Zille, is also being challenged by Mike Moriarty, the Gauteng chairperson. The positions of deputy chairperson and third deputy federal chairperson are also being contested. Ntuli said many people had told her that they had been inspired by her confidence in the leadership race. “Overall, it is a process of renewal for the DA. The…

The truth must be told about informal settlements ON OCTOBER 12, a reign of terror was unleashed by angry protesters mainly from the nearby informal settlement in Reservoir Hills/Clare Estate, Durban. The protests were seemingly sparked by the disconnection of electricity and a lack of services in the overcrowded encampment. The scenes that were shared through frantic social media posts and reports gripped the formal sector, comprising of mostly Indian South Africans, in fear. The looting of Indian-owned shops, attacks on innocent bystanders, burning of vehicles and tyres, and destruction of private property were reminiscent of events that took place in the 1949 riots. The protesters were African and the target Indian South Africans. Some of those who were around during the 1949 riots where hundreds of people died talk…

Desperate bid to salvage the MF THE article, “MPP pushes for widows’ grant” (the POST, October 7-11), refers: Next year will see South Africans go to the polls for the sixth democratic local government elections. In grand style, politicians will be wooing the electorate with every type of fantasy possible and it seems Shameen Thakur-Rajbansi has taken the lead. It is nice to see her proactive. It’s a pity this will do nothing for her campaign. Thakur-Rajbansi and her forgone (has-been) Minority Front have both dissipated into political waste and cannot be trusted – certainly not with advocating the interests of vulnerable South Africans. No self-respecting person or entity takes this backward thinking rhetoric seriously. I am confident the electorate will display the same contempt. Since the demise of her…

Let’s hope new broom sweeps clean NOW that Dolly Govender is the mayor of KwaDukuza, we hope that she can fix all the faults that have been going on for years, or will she be like Hillary Clinton or sleepy Joe Biden? Mayor Govender, can you please fix the roads in Ballito, Salt Rock, Tinley Manor and KwaDukuza and the many street lights that work only 24 hours or not at all? Also, can the trees be pruned? Hugh Dent Drive in Salt Rock is worse than a rural road. Will the ANC sort out the roads here? Doll up the areas you govern; and when getting people to fix the faults, ensure that these contracts are based on merit. Money should only be given once the job is completed.…

Humanity more far-reaching than religion JUST another observation in the ever-increasing farce between races and religions. Religion always comes first. Not the economy, nor earthly pleasure, nor safety, nor security should ever transgress our religious beliefs. But wait. People are quick to place their health first and consult any race, any religion and any colour when it comes to consulting with doctors who they believe can help them to find a cure for their body ailments – ahead of doctors belonging to their own kind. As an example, conservative Muslim women, who won’t allow their own male cousins to see their faces, will not hesitate to permit male doctors belonging to other religions, races and colour to touch their bodies and examine them. The reverse applies to other races and…

Be inspired! Audette Vengetas shares some of her favourite veggie dishes. Follow her on her blog: www.allyandbug.co.za,and Instagram: @ally_and_bug Watermelon, Feta And Mint Salad 3 cups of cubed watermelon 2 tbs olive oil juice of a lime ½ tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ cup chopped mint 1 cup crumbled feta cheese Note: The salad must be made just before serving. Cut the rind from the watermelon, then chop the fruit into 2.5cm chunks. Place the chunks in a colander to drain. Make the dressing in a small bowl by whisking together the olive oil, fresh lime juice, salt and black pepper. Place the watermelon in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing and chopped mint over the watermelon and toss gently to coat. Pour the crumbled feta into…

getting HOOKED AS we move deeper into the month the summer heat is starting to make its presence known. The offshore fishing is starting to heat up with the weather. The tuna are still in full force (much like the sea) but a handful of dorado and sailfish have already been spotted or landed so get ready for the summer fish! The Durban coast has been a bit bumpy with the sea choosing to beat the boats up a bit. The hardened sea dogs that have gone out have struggled for a bite but the bites have been big. The tuna are still around and will jump on to most lures or baits. The dorado have started to make an appearance so look out for floating debris and troll past…

Dhoni’s ‘spark’ comment lights Srikkanth’s fuse KRIS Srikkanth slammed ace skipper MS Dhoni’s, pictured, mantra on selection following Chennai Super Kings’ seventh defeat in 10 matches in the ongoing IPL and termed the latter’s selections throughout the season “ridiculous”. “What is Dhoni’s deal? He says N Jagadeesan doesn’t have spark, but does ‘Scooter’ (Kedar) Jadhav have that spark? This is ridiculous. I will not accept this answer today. All this talk of process and Chennai’s tournament itself is over,” Srikkanth told Star Sports Tamil. “I will never accept what Dhoni is saying about this process,” said Srikkanth. “This process he keeps talking about is meaningless. You keep talking about process, process … but the process of selection itself is wrong.” Srikkanth’s outburst came after CSK suffered a seven-wicket loss against…

The bounty on a young player should just be a number YAJURVINDRA SINGH CRICKET was introduced by the British to be played to imbibe the ways of life. The important traits were to learn and develop skills of patience, how to evaluate risks, and to be able to take the ups and downs that the game provides. It taught one not only to compete, but also to appreciate one’s opponents and fellow teammates. The values and learnings that the royal game of cricket brought about were what made its ardent followers appreciate and recognise performances. Patience was a virtue and five days of Test cricket provided that in abundance. The present day life has turned the game of cricket upside down. Paucity of time in one’s everyday existence has propelled…