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CHATSWORTH
Your No. 1 Community newspaper
VOL. 35 NO. 05 26 JANUARY 2021 Tel. 031- 4598300 Website: www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za
CHATSWORTH
Your No. 1 Community newspaper
Distributed in: Chatsworth - Havenside, Bayview, Westcliff, Croftdene, Arena Park, Montford, Moorton,
52 000
Crossmoor, Umhlatuzana, Kharwastan, Silverglen, Shallcross, Harinagar,
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VOL. 35 NO. 05 26 JANUARY 2021 Tel. 031- 4598300 Website: www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za 0745490245
Chats - a filthy suburb
Piles of rubbish dumped on the
streets of Chatsworth have become a
familiar sight in recent months and
now, some community leaders and
business houses are calling for a rates
boycott. What was once a leafy,
clean and beautiful suburb has now
turned into a dumping ground, at-
tracting rodents and breeding conta-
gious diseases.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic,
while the community is trying to be
safe and clean, unscrupulous and
‘environmental delinquents’ are dis-
posing of their personal garbage on
the pavements and vacant spaces of
Chatsworth and surrounding areas.
Community leaders have blamed the
local municipality for not enforcing
the bylaws on those, who dump. A
well-known and established busi-
nessman, who has been serving the
Instead of disposing of their garbage in a proper waste depot, many unscrupulous individuals from the community continue to litter on the streets of Chatsworth.
community for the past three
readiness in addressing the concerns of that it’s an eyesore when one travels in terms of the municipal bylaws, every
decades, challenged the local munic-
Chatsworth, in particular, the black trash through the streets of Chatsworth. Pillay household is only allowed two refuse
ipality to stop charging rates to small
bags that are spotted around the commu- said, “Bin packets are thrown all over bags a week, but this is not the case in
businesses in the Chatsworth CBD.
nity. These are not being attended to. street corners and open spaces. The Chatsworth. “The Waste Management
He stated that he would rather use the
Govender said, “We have engaged the Woodhurst Municipality Garden Dis- Act of 2008 makes it clear that everyone,
same funds to clean up the streets, re-
municipality on a number of times about posal resembles a dumpsite over the who generates waste, must be account-
pair the lights and ensure that
the filth and rubbish thrown at every cor- weekends. It poses a serious health haz- able for such waste. One cannot dump
Chatsworth is clean and beautiful.
ner of Chatsworth but this proved futile. ard and vagrants are seen rummaging their waste at any open space they see,
The seasoned businessman said, “On
But while we blame the municipality, we through the packets looking for items but this is becoming a norm in
Commerce and Peak Streets, the
also cannot ignore the fact that some un- they can salvage. With the current pan- Chatsworth. It seems as if discarded
filthy rubbish, that is strewn across
scrupulous members of our community demic, this is indeed dangerous. Inter- waste in the suburbs has become clearly
the verges, is not only unattractive
blatantly dispose their black bin bags in mittent strikes by DSW workers have evident in the once beautiful area of
and an eyesore but is also attracting
open spaces when no one is around. This further worsened the situation. However, Chatsworth. I am of the view that civic
rodents. Our municipality has failed
is totally unacceptable. We need the au- communities need to also be informed of associations and other interest groups
us. We need answers.” Chairman of
thorities to come down hard on these in- the consequences of dumping. Fining of- should come together and formulate
the Chatsworth Civic and District
dividuals by imposing hefty fines.” fenders will perhaps act as a deterrent.” plans for cleaning and maintaining the
Federation, Teddy Govender lam-
Mobeni Heights Civic Association chair- The eThekwini head of Durban Solid area. They should also engage the mu-
basted the municipality for its lack of
person, Devan Pillay told the Rising Sun Waste, Raymond Ramparsad stated that nicipality in a constructive manner. This
action will no doubt bring about a positive out- ence.The municipality has provided R187 mil-
come,” he said. Ramparsad continued, “People lion to acquire refuse vehicles and this is ex-
claiming to be paying rates is not a defence. pected in June 2021. This will no doubt improve
They need to work together to make a differ- service delivery. The removal of illegal dumping
is costing the
city in excess
of R100 mil-
lion. Every-
one wants
their area to
be clean, but
they have to
play their part
as responsi-
ble citizens. I
appeal that
we all work
together and
save the envi-
ronment.”
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Hospice
celebrates
30 years of
compassion
and caring
January 26, 2021 marks a significant mile-
stone in the rich history of the Chatsworth Re-
gional Hospice Association- an organisation
that serves as a haven of hope and love for the
terminally ill and their families. Acting presi-
dent, Thilaga Pillay and acting vice president,
Niri Pillay, in commemoration of the auspi-
cious occasion, shared, “We pay a special trib-
ute to all our founders, the late Mr CN Pillay,
Dr PK Naidoo, Mr R Mannadiar and the late
Mr BA Naidoo. We also place on record the
contribution made by other individuals, who
assisted.” In the past 30 years, they have come
a long way in the provision of services to their
patients following a diagnosis of life-threat-
ening illnesses. All this is done free of charge.
“We would not have been able to continue
providing quality services without the gen-
erosity of our caring community. We place on
record our gratitude to all our past presidents,
board of management, inter-disciplinary
teams and dedicated volunteers for their hard
work and commitment,” they added in unison.
Their talents and combined efforts have con-
tributed amazingly to the hospice’s impecca-
ble achievements throughout the years.
Special thanks and appreciation were also ex-
tended to the dedicated staff of the hospice for
being an essential part of the organisation’s
success.
“To the management of the Rising Sun, we
abundantly appreciate the coverage for all our
hospice events over the years. We do look for-
ward to working together in the future,” they
concluded.
SANBS issues
urgent appeal
As an essential service within South Africa,
the South African National Blood Service ap-
peals to blood donors from all blood groups
to continue donating blood to prevent stocks
from running critically low and placing the
lives of fellow South African at risk. The
SANBS will be present at the Chatsworth
Shopping Centre during the month of January
and February daily. The blood drive will be
held at the Bradlows court, next to Victory
Lounge. The clinic times are from 9am to
3pm. The SANBS will also be hosting a blood
drive at the Kharwastan Community Centre
(6 Oak Avenue, Kharwastan) on January 31,
2021 from 9am to 3pm. As a result of the
SANBS being unable to host school blood
drives in 2021, youngsters are urged to sup-
port local blood drive clinics. In order to do-
nate blood, a donor has to be between the ages
of 16 and 75, weigh over 50kg, have a light
meal before donating and most importantly,
lead a sexually safe and healthy lifestyle.The
SANBS has taken precautionary measures to
ensure that the people, who utilise the facili-
ties, are protected. They are assessing donors
at all entry points at their facilities and mobile
sites. They have also equipped all sites with
additional antiseptic sprays and alcohol-based
wipes. Businesses and religious organisations
are welcome to contact the SANBS should
they be willing to host a blood drive at their
premises.The community is urged to consider
the needs of patients and help save a life. For
more information, call 0860119031.
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‘Dead-end’ for mourners
In recent weeks, dent, Logan Govender told the Rising thousands of other residents, are losing Chairman of the Civic Association, extra fee to go to the Clare Estate Cre-
amid the COVID- Sun that when his wife passed away, it dear ones to COVID-19, and the crema- Teddy Govender, also spoke on the mat-
matorium. They also have to pay an
19 pandemic, became an inconvenience for their torium needs to be fixed as a matter of ter. “For the last few years, the cremato-
grieving and dis- grieving relatives, who had to travel urgency. It is enough that we have lost rium has not been optimally operating. A extra service fee that is charged by fu-
gruntled mourners from Chatsworth to the Clare Estate loved ones, but to bear the inconven- new furnace was installed and worked
have yet again hit neral parlours for a COVID funeral.
Crematorium. He said, “Last year, I read ience is just an add-on to our misery. I for a while but shortly after, it failed.
a dead-end as the Something needs to be done as this has
Mobeni Heights in a local newspaper that the matter strongly suggest that an investigation be The poor and impoverished community
Crematorium, would be solved. Myself, together with done to establish what is going on.” of Chatsworth have to pay an added gone out of hand,” Govender concluded.
which has been
dysfunctional for
the past seven
years, remains
closed to the pub-
lic. A solution to
the endless prob-
lem has not still
not been found.
The irate commu- The dysfunctional Mobeni Heights Crematorium remains closed to
nity of the public.
Chatsworth, to-
gether with funeral the crematorium nicipality. The cre- an assurance was
parlours and not opened to date, matorium has been given that the cre-
priests, have com- it has sent shock- out of action for matorium will be
plained bitterly waves within the the last seven open as soon as
about the Mobeni community. The years. In spite of possible. With
Heights Cremato- eThekwini Munic- protests by funeral COVID bodies pil-
rium not being in ipality is treating directors, reli- ing up, it has be-
use despite the dead with no gious, civic and come an
Chatsworth being dignity. What has political organisa- undertaker’s night-
a COVID-19 become a matter of tions, nothing ap- mare. This leads to CAP~
hotspot. Residents great concern pears to have distress and incon-
not only have to within the local changed. The mu- venience for griev-
deal with the loss community has nicipal officials ing families,” he
of a loved one due been the lack of re- offer nothing more said.
to the deadly virus, spect by the mu- than promises, and Chatsworth resi-
but also with the
inconvenience
caused as a result
of the cremato-
rium not being
functional. Acting
chairman of the
National Funeral
Practitioners Asso-
ciation of South
Africa (Nufapa
SA), Clive Mood-
ley, explained that
the promises made
by the municipal-
ity to have the cre-
matorium opened
before the second
wave have fallen
on deaf ears. De-
spite protests by
funeral directors
and meetings with
the mayor’s office
by Clive Moodley
and president of
Nufapa SA, Muzi
Hlengwa, a lack of
respect was shown
to the taxpayers.
Moodley said,
“With the crema-
torium due to open
at the end of
month with one
furnace in opera-
tion, hopefully,
they will be fully
operational in a
few months time.”
Public relations of
funeral directors,
Dhayalan Mood-
ley stated that it is
a sad situation for
residents. “With
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Disgruntled residents come forward 0.05% alcohol limit
with funeral parlour woes for testing continues
No respect for the dead. The South African Police Service, com-
bined with other state and provincial au-
limit of alcohol that they may legally
After resident priest at the Sithambaram Alayam cross resident. According to national MP, Hannif consume while driving, they will be ar-
Temple in Bayview, Ravi Govender, blew the Hoosen, the two common complaints that he re- thorities, are committed to reducing rested and charged with driving under
whistle on the exploitation of families by funeral ceived related to excessive pricing, which is
crime during COVID-19 while continu-
parlours recently, community and religious bodies against the law under the lockdown regulations the influence of liquor. “You will be held
have brought down the hammer on the undertaker and carries a fine of R1 million. The second ing the rule that blood may not have an
in custody until you are able to post bail
industry. During this time, there have been nu- common complaint relates to funeral complaints alcohol content of more than 0, 05%.
merous residents coming forward with their ac- refusing to honour the conditions of funeral poli-
Members of the South African Police (in certain instances, bail may be de-
counts on the alleged swindling. The families, cies even though the deceased had paid premi-
who wish to remain anonymous, all unanimously ums in some cases for over 15 years. “Funeral Service, the various Metropolitan Police nied). Depending on prior convictions
declared that funeral parlours were not adhering companies claim that these policies never cov- departments and other law-enforcement against you, as well as the circumstances
to the stipulations agreed upon in their policies ered COVID-related deaths and for that reason
taken with the undertakers. A bereaved family they have to pay the full price. This practice by agencies are more frequently conducting surrounding your arrest, you face a min-
from Montford, who recently laid their mother to funeral companies is illegal and immoral. Our roadblocks and manning other check- imum fine of R2, 000 or a two-year
rest, stated that they paid out an additional R6, community have kept these funeral businesses points to discourage people from drink-
alive for many decades and at a time like prison sentence, or both. You may also
700 in funeral costs.
ing and driving. Provincial police
“My mother had a policy that was up-to-date. She R 5, 400. My wife was very emotional and re- of us,” the family said. COVID when so many families are experienc- lose your driver’s licence, or have it sus-
made payments every month upon receiving her A 71-year-old pensioner from Chatsworth, who ing hardship. I believe that it is time to give back spokeswoman, Cpt Nqobile Gwala
grant. Despite this, there was up to R6, 700 worth
quested that we pay for the funeral to avoid any
would also like to remain anonymous, expressed and not take advantage of vulnerable families. I stated that if a driver is stopped at such pended. And, of course, you will have a
deliberate difficulties from the parlour. I went in
of extra costs. We had to pay for a COVID test, to finalise the funeral arrangements and paid via concern for his family stating if anything had to have received dozens of complaints where fam- a roadblock, and if it is determined that criminal record,” said Cpt Gwala.
for a doctor to declare her dead because she died happen to him, his family would not be in a posi- ilies have paid up to R15, 000 for funerals even
at home and R3, 000 for a coffin. From my
EFT. I requested a detailed receipt, which they
tion to pay the extra costs. “I have had a policy though there was a valid funeral policy in place,” they have consumed more than the legal
refused. I asked what we were paying for and
knowledge, a coffin was supposed to be provided they said service fees. The policy also stated that for over 10 years. We are pensioners. How are we said Hoosen.
as per the policy,” said the family spokesperson. cremation fees would be paid only for either going to fork out an extra R7, 000 or R10, 000
Another local family attested that they were bom- Mobeni or Clare Estate. We paid for the crema- extra to pay for a funeral,” concluded the Shall-
barded with additional costs despite their de- tion as well. I also wanted PPE from the parlour.
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funeral policy for 15 years. “We were told to pay aged to get a complete kit for R50 each for four
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Indharen was the epitome of human kindness
If I were stuck on an island and could take law, and pick up my
one person along to keep me company, my game. Maybe in
decision would be made within a heart- gardening for ex-
beat. My companion would definitely be ample, I will still
my dear brother-in-law, Indharen Naidoo. enjoy his company.
He was high-spirited, intelligent, re- Indharen, you did
sourceful, and colourful - and very good your best. Your
with his hands. He may not have been kindheartedness,
your typical towering community giant, giving a helping
nor was he a public figure. These tradi- hand to everyone
tional indicators of social status did not and anyone will al-
even matter to him. However, to me and ways be remem-
his immediate family, cousins, friends, bered. There will be
neighbours and a host of unknown people, a huge void left in
whom he interacted with on a daily basis, all of us especially
he was a beacon of enormous strength, your three children,
deep humility and much kindness. He did grandson, uncles,
not know how to say no. Everyone in the aunties, nephews
family turned to Indharen. He may not and nieces. Our
have had all the answers but he definitely memories of quality
gave you some food for thought. When times spent with
the hearse stopped on Silverglen Drive, in you on family out-
front of his humble home, many thoughts ings will always be
were running through my mind. I had to Indharen Naidoo. treasured. I am con-
come to terms with his death. I had to ab- fident your three
sorb the reality that my dear brother-in sons will carry the mantle of the Naidoo
law, aged 57, a hands-on businessman, that his clients came first. During his daysfamily forward, and will give everyone
who passed on after suffering cardiac fail- off, mainly during weekends, he would be strength, including your wife, each pass-
ure, will never be around again. It was a found in his garden attending to new ing day.
most sinking and devastating feeling. My shoots, watering the plants or just being I find my strength and solace in the fact
job includes writing tragic stories, includ- one with nature. Indharen loved his gar- that in Hinduism, one is taught that your
ing about deaths, which have become dening. Whenever my family and I visited body is just a vehicle, and according to
everyday events in this era of the COVID him, usually on Saturdays, if he was not your karmic actions, you will take birth
pandemic. I never expected that my working, he would be glued to the TV, accordingly.
brother-in-law, so full of life, would depart watching Formula 1 races, or an engineer- I am most certain that you will be born
at this time. Despite his ill health, he never ing programme. He was always trying to again into our family and we will enjoy
failed his family. He kept on pushing. At empower himself. His lifetime partner, your presence, warm nature and maybe
his well-established engineering company, Ambi, enjoyed a close relationship with this time, through another name and face.
which he launched more than a decade ago him. Even though they were both smitten So long brother-in-law. Rest in peace. You
together with his wife, he worked hard, with each other, they never compromised will be always be remembered most
full of passion and commitment, ensuring their standpoints on matters of principle deeply and with love.
and high importance. My wife always I am sure our spiritual master, Sri Gu-
compared me with Indharen. She always rudev, will give the family and all of us the
said, “When are you going to learn to till strength and guidance to cope with each
the soil, pull out the weeds, like Ind- day as it comes, without you.
haren?”
And so on and on. I am only good for writ-
ing stories- many grim. I guess it’s time to
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted expected loss of our loved ones. Finan-
in many people losing their jobs, fami- cial pressures have caused strained rela-
lies battling to make ends meet and peo- tionships and people in these situations
ple dealing with the loss of loved ones. have been reaching out for help,” he
Ward 71 councillor, Previn Vedan ex- said. Cllr Vedan noted that he was ap-
plained that the ward’s priority is to proached by clinical psychologist, Tri-
keep the people safe but in the last few cia Archery, who is determined to
months, many residents have gone improve lives and offered her assis-
through challenges as well. “We have tance. “Mrs Archery will be providing
experienced a level of unusual violence services at no cost. For any one in need
in our community as well as gang-re- of trauma counselling, they can contact
lated deaths. COVID has caused us to the ward 71 ANC offices on 031 311-
suddenly deal with the shocking and un- 2568,” he concluded.
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COVID-19 claims the life of young nurse
and mother-to-be
was feeling unwell He transferred her to RK Khan Hospital. Northdale Hospital,” he said. Pillay said she always was,” continued Pillay. He with babies,” concluded Pillay. Ebrahim
Juariah Ebrahim on December 25. Due to her symptoms, another test was the mother-to-be loved children and had said that Ebrahim was recently accepted is survived by her fiancé, Sphesihle
By Shorné Bennie
(24) had her entire She got a COVID- conducted at the hospital, and she tested been eager to meet her baby in just over a to further her studies and fulfil her dreams Maqkala Nzuza, her parents, Idris and
life ahead of her. 19 test done on De- positive for COVID-19. She died on Jan- month. “She was assisting with delivering of becoming a doctor. “Her intention was Marlinee Ebrahim, her younger sister,
She had recently cember 26. She still uary 6,” said Pillay. newborn babies and she risked it all even to continue her studies and become a doc- Niskaya Ebrahim, and family and friends.
completed her de- wasn’t feeling well Ebrahim was passionate about nursing though some mothers were positive. She tor. She just got accepted to study medi- -Maritzburg Sun
gree, was engaged and was taken to and loved working on the frontline during faced the virus head-on and was brave as cine. She wanted to continue working
to be married and her family doctor the pandemic, Pillay noted.
was just a month on December 29. “The journey to becoming a nurse was a
away from giving He treated her for a rough ride. She faced many obstacles
birth to her first high fever and she throughout her tertiary education. She
child. However, was sent home. On managed to learn isiZulu fluently. She
she is now one of New Year’s Eve, studied for four years and no matter how
many frontline she was having dif- difficult the road got, she conquered be-
healthcare workers, ficulty breathing cause she was so passionate about help-
who sacrificed and was taken to ing the sick. She was nursing for a year at
Juariah Ebrahim succumbed to the deadly
their lives in the the doctor again. virus on January 6.
fight against
COVID-19.
The young nurse
was currently
doing her commu-
nity service at
Northdale Hospital
after having com-
pleted her four-
year nursing degree
at the University of
Zululand.
Family friend, Dur-
ban actor and
teacher, Luvalan
Pillay, stated that
Ebrahim started
feeling ill on
Christmas Day.
She was eventually
hospitalised on
New Year’s Eve
and died last
Wednesday. “She
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Heartbreak as COVID-19 claims more lives
Heartfelt condolences are extended to
the families during their time of be-
reavement.
Tragedy struck the community of Chatsworth after the chairman of
the Anti-Drug Forum, Sam Pillay and his wife, Indrani tragically
passed away due to COVID-19, this week. The passing away of
Pillay and his wife is a tremendous loss to the community of Dur-
ban. Pillay was a champion, who brought relief to thousands of Heartfelt sympathies are extended to the family
Another well-known businessman in the
families affected by the scourge of drugs, through his counselling and friends of Det Kevin Nair of Bayview SAPS,
community, Dan Reddy, owner of Wyebank
and rehabilitation programmes. Pillay worked on a number of proj- who sadly lost the battle to COVID-19. Brandon
Funeral Services, succumbed to Covid 19. Pillay, the chairman of the Bayview Community
ects, and while he was not a Christian, he had no qualms about
He opened the brand name, Wyebank Fu- Policing Forum paid tribute to the fallen officer.
working with churches and church leaders. The Anti-Drug Forum,
neral Services and opened a second branch “It is with a heavy heart that we have learnt of
founded by him, is a testament to dogged resilience. He was a hero. the passing away of one of our own, a dedicated
of Wyebank Funerals in New Germany. In
His passion to eradicate the scourge of drugs 2006, he expanded his empire in
member and extraordinary detective, Kevin Nair.
and help addicts recover was his striking He was a team player, who always went beyond
Chatsworth. Reddy worked tirelessly and al- the call of duty. He served as a detective within
characteristic. Religion was never a barrier ways persevered to achieve each and every Bayview SAPS. Kevin truly served his commu-
for him. He was resolute and he was hated one of his goals. Mr Reddy was a simple, nity and was often commended for the sterling
by drug dealers with a passion. Many tried self-motivated and kind-hearted person, work he did. He was very instrumental in many
to silence him. Together with his wife, they who always put the community first. He
high-profile cases and through his exemplary de-
made huge sacrifices. Pillay rescued thou- tective skills, he was able to secure many suc-
was generous and always gave to the com- cessful convictions. The matter that stood out
sands of drug addicts. He may never have munity. In 2015, he handed over his funeral most for me was the Baby Jamie case, where he
preached a religious message but his en- empire to his children and due to his passion left no stone unturned and secured convictions.
deavors are wide-reaching. May we take a for construction and development, he He was a dedicated police officer, a hard worker,
lesson from Sam Pillay and work for people opened KIT Construction whereby numer-
compassionate yet jovial and always had a smile.
irrespective of religious differences. We This is a great loss to both the staff and the com-
ous developments were executed. His phi- munity at large. On behalf of the Bayview Com-
have lost a genuine and selfless leader, who losophy was to love everyone equally and munity Policing Forum, we extend our deepest
never backed down even when his life was to give generously to all. Reddy is survived and sincerest condolences to the family. We pray
threatened. Heartfelt condolences are ex- by his loving wife, Subbuma, his four chil- for strength during this very difficult time. Go
tended to the grieving family. dren and eight grandchildren.
well, Kevin. We salute you and thank you for
your valuable contribution to our people,” Pillay
shared.
A member of the Shree Paraskthie Alayam,
Bayview Swimming Club and a loyal comrade
of the Merebank and Chatsworth ANC branches,
Jan Pillay also succumbed to COVID 19. He was
a family man, who educated his two daughters.
He was also a loving grandfather. Pillay was a
comrade, who challenged the status quo and an
avid historian, who kept culture and the resist-
ance alive at home and in people’s minds.
Well-known dermatologist, Dr Thigam
Reddy had rooms at the Chatsmed Garden
Hospital and Crompton Hospital. She will
be remembered for her bravery and selfless-
ness.
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South Africa bids farewell to champion
of the people
The premier of KwaZulu-Natal, Sihle cination, knowledge and information has bution made by Minster Mthembu to the Minister Mthembu was deployed by the for liberation and a frontline soldier in
Zikalala, on behalf of the provincial gov- been the only weapon to defend the cit- reconstruction and development of the oresident to work in the Harry Gwala defence of the nation against the
ernment, coveys with a deep sense of izens against the virus and Minister nation. He is one of those leaders, who District, and implement the District De- COVID-19 pandemic.
sorrow and sadness, heartfelt condo- Mthembu created an effective commu- came to understand the mission of his velopment Model. This is a task he exe- The outpouring of messages from all
lences to the Mthembu family, His Ex- nication system and led it with vigour, generation and made an indelible contri- cuted with military precision, he was corners of the country and continent at-
cellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa and dedication and discipline. Dr Yusuf bution towards fulfilling it. He did it in always there on the ground working with test to the fact that Minister Mthembu
the people of South Africa, following the Dadoo, the liberation stalwart of the fighting for liberation, he did it as a pa- the district champion, MEC Sipho Hlo- was much-loved and a greatly respected
news of the untimely demise of minister South African Indian Congress and the triot and humble servant of the people of muka and Mayor Zamo Nxumalo to colleague, compatriot and comrade.
in the presidency, Mr Jackson Mthembu. South African Communist Party, once South Africa. Through his actions, he turnaround the fortunes of the commu- Minister Mthembu’s passing is a double
The news was received with great shock said that in the life of every nation, there crafted an immortal legacy that will out- nity. grief and tragedy for KwaZulu-Natal, as
by the KZN Executive Council and the arise men (and women), who leave an live his untimely demise. Their heartfelt condolences go to his it occurred on the day they laid to rest
people of KwaZulu-Natal. Minister indelible and eternal stamp on the his- Using virtual media briefings, Mthembu family, friends, colleagues and the ANC, their dedicated MEC for Transport,
Mthembu was one of the generals at the tory of their people: these are makers of effectively disseminated information the movement he served with discipline Community Safety and Liaison,
forefront of the deadly enemy that is history and when they pass, they leave a across the width and breadth of the and selflessness. Muntukayise Bhekuyise Ntuli. Minister
COVID-19. He led a formidable com- vision of a new and better life and the country, arming the country’s citizens His passing has robbed the nation once Mthembu was laid to rest over the week-
Organisation celebrates
munication and information response to tools to win and build it. with vital information pertaining to the Minister in the presidency, Mr Jackson again of a dedicated hero of the struggle end.
the pandemic. In the absence of any vac- This is an apt description of the contri- novel virus. Mthembu, was a servant of the people.
20th anniversary
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Tuesday, January blessed year.”
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ABH’s safe house for women and
Construction at the ABH VJ Kara Family Centre has commenced.
children undergoes an upgrade
As part of its 100th year milestone, the Aryan which are as follows: First National Bank, ac- ductible. The NPO will issue Section 18A cer-
Benevolent Home, situated in the heart of count name: ABH Fundraising, account num- tificates for donations for submission with your
Chatsworth, has embarked on upgrading the ber: 508 300 223 44, current account branch tax return. If you are a victim of domestic vio-
ABH VJ Kara Family Centre- a beacon of hope code: 250655, for international donations- lence, contact the ABH VJ Kara Family Centre
for victims of domestic violence and their chil- SWIFT code: FIRNZAJJ, branch: Chatsworth on 031 404-9523 or send an email to
dren. Speaking to the director of the facility, and reference: women and your phone number. vep@abh.co.za. Corporates, who are keen to
Meera Patel, she shared that it is their dream and The ABH is a registered public benefit organi- partner with the ABH VJ Kara Family Centre,
vision to provide a holistic home for victims of sation and therefore, donations are tax de- can email kish@abh.co.za
domestic violence and their children.
“Our experience has shown us that gender-
based violence victims often stay with their
abusers as they are not taught how to be finan-
cially and emotionally independent. Our aim is
to counsel such victims and prevent them from
falling into the trap of silent abuse. Our mission
and vision has evolved from this observation.
Our vision is to empower women in soft skills
such as lay counselling, cooking, baking and
sewing,” she said. It is their intention to adopt
preventive measures. “We believe that if
women are self-empowered by having many
choices and options that give them a latitude of
economic independence, they will have a re-
duced risk of being victimised by family mem-
bers and society. Rather than focusing on
damage control, we take the road that cuts at the
very root of abusive relationships. We have
evolved a route that is people-centred rather
than problem-centred,” Patel added.
This vision was conceived due to the proactive
thinking of the ABH’s dedicated and passionate
CEO, Naren Pattundeen. He said, “We see road-
blocks as great opportunities. This positive ap-
proach gives us the confidence to assist women,
who are facing similar blockages on their way.
Our mission is to re-connect women to their
community. They arrive at our home with tar-
nished images of themselves, but we hope to re-
turn them to society empowered so that they can
add value to their community and take up their
rightful roles in determining the future of soci-
ety.” Both Pattundeen and Patel are extremely
enthusiastic about setting up a new double-
storey centre, having 620 square meters of floor-
space. The new centre will require significant
alterations and re-construction of the existing
single-storey building, they noted.
Prime space will be designated for a skills and
activities centre, which will provide training of
women in simple skills that will make them fi-
nancially independent. Their wellness will also
be seen to by providing facilities for them to
practice silent meditation and enjoy reading,
self-study and personality enhancement pro-
grammes run by trained and dedicated staff.
Apart from this, the centre will also include a
large kitchen. The improved building will have
a second level where there will be dormitory-
style accommodation facilities for up to 18 res-
idents, including their children.
Patel explained that going forward, they plan to
create a holistic home that will promote the core
values of caring, sharing and serving.
“We aim to address the needs of women at four
levels, namely: physical, emotional, financial
and spiritual. Our strategies include networking
with other NPOs. We want to create support
groups and encourage volunteers from the com-
munity to participate in these programmes.
Women, who show ability, will be trained to
provide lay counselling. At the skills centre and
the large kitchen, women will learn how to sew,
cook, bake, etc. Their products may be sold to
the community and a percentage of the proceeds
will be given to them.
Basic to the above variety of programmes will
be the core service of helping residents to over-
come the scars of the past. They will be taught
natural remedial measures for pain manage-
ment, not only for themselves, but also to help
others. Skills, such as massage therapy, aro-
matherapy and reflexology, will be taught,” she
continued.
Pattundeen felt it of utmost importance to high-
light the current situation of women. “As many
as 51 percent of South African women have ex-
perienced domestic violence at many levels and
sadly, the global lockdown has increased these
incidents. While we provide immediate relief to
help women, the upgrading of our home will
offer services designed to empower them finan-
cially and add value to society in their own
right,” he commented.
He stated that the upgrades are estimated to cost
R2, 4 million, of which they have secured R300,
000 from a generous donor.
“We appeal to corporates and individuals to help
us raise the remaining R2,1 million of the funds.
The construction has already begun and should
be completed by April 2021. Our centenary is
on May 1, 2021. It would make a perfect cente-
nary celebration if you could help us to meet this
timeline. Please help the hand that is committed
to help domestic violence survivors and their
vulnerable children. Here is a way for you to
identify with and ameliorate a social evil that
threatens to disrupt the peace of our civilisa-
tion,” he appealed. Anyone, interested in donat-
ing towards the upgrading of the safe house,
may take note of the ABH’s banking details,Survival Centre spreads joy through
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h a m p e r d is tr ib u tio n
Non-profit organisa-
tion, Survival Centre,
under the leadership of
Rev Ethan Ramkuar
and Selwyn Naidoo,
embarked on a success-
ful grocery hamper
drive, recently. During
the heartwarming ini-
tiative, vulnerable fam-
ilies in the Shallcross
area were blessed with
the ‘hampers of love’.
Ramkuar and Naidoo
explained that during
the drive, they noticed
that there are many
families in society, who
tested positive for the
coronavirus and there-
fore, cannot follow
their daily routines-
such as going to work.
These residents
cannot afford food
items and are not al-
lowed to go out due to
them having to isolate. Rev Ethan Ramkuar is seen with one of the grateful hamper
Ramkuar said, “We had recipients.
a great response. Spe-
cial thanks and appreciation must be afforded to Mr Loven Pillay for their kind contributions to-
every sponsor, especially our biggest sponsor, wards our communities as many people were fed
Gold Rush. I would like to thank Mr Naidoo and with their assistance.”
Keratoconus and its treatment
Keratoconus is a common corneal disorder where the cedure, the thin
outer layer (ep-
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ning and steepening causing irregular astigmatism. ithelium) of the
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Other treatments for keratoconus:
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Corneal cross-linking also can be combined with other
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procedures for keratoconus treatment. For example,
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the cornea. combining CXL with implanting tiny arc-shaped
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Maximise your potential Speak your mind
Jesse Govender By Dr Guru Kistnasamy
Positive thinking can help you
Coping with grief now manage stress and remain happy
The sense of discomfort you are feeling during spread of infection. The separation only adds to
this time is one of grief. Whether you are griev- the grief and sadness of loved ones left behind. In this time of uncertainty and stress under the
ing the loss of your loved one, job, financial sta- The way death is occurring, grieving, the burial COVID-19 cloud, it is important that we prac- Here are some ways you can practice positive
bility, sense of normalcy or community, your processes and the rituals thereafter have all tice positive thinking in order for us to manage thinking:
feelings are valid. changed. our stress and to remain happy. Positive think- • Live a healthy lifestyle. Exercise daily as this
Grief is a collection of emotions that manifest ing, as opposed to negative thinking, may best improves mood and helps in circulation of blood.
when something changes or has ended, often not Managing grief during this time is so vital for be described as the proverbial glass being half- Eat a healthy and balanced diet.
by our own choosing. The whole world is griev- survival: full or half-empty. Both are correct descriptions, • Identify your stressors and explore ways to re-
ing on some level right now. Before COVID-19, •Be honest about your feelings- Honesty and au- but the one you choose reflects your way of solve them. This may be by talking to a friend,
most people likely felt safe in their environment thenticity are the antidotes to grief. thinking. The positive thinker is the one, who seeking advice or professional help.
and relatively sure about their plans for the fu- •Be patient with yourself- If you aren’t as pro- sees the best in everyone and everything. He is • Ensure that you have enough rest and sleep at
ture. There was no universal threat challenging ductive as you’d like, give yourself a break. hopeful of positive outcomes. He views negativ- night so that you are strong enough to face the
these beliefs. Now, we face uncertainties about •Reach out to your loved ones or even a grief ity as temporary. The negative thinker tends to challenges of each new day.
physical health, finances, work, school, rela- counsellor- While physical distancing is neces- blame himself for unfortunate events and con- • Increase your circle of positive people and
tionships and future plans. This can be scary and sary right now, stay connected in other ways. siders these as long-lasting. Consequently, his maintain contact with them. Negative people
we are not just manufacturing these fears- they •Take care of yourself- Sleep, exercise, nutrition immune system can become compromised, anx- may make you doubt yourself, thereby increas-
are a real threat, which is a lot to process. The and practice stress management. iety and depression can set in and his health can ing your stress levels.
signs of grief vary from person to person but the •Use the beliefs of prayer- Looking at a higher be at risk. Research has indicated that positive • Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the art of
common factors are: trouble concentrating or power will ease and comfort you. thinking results in the following outcomes: being in the moment, ensuring that you enjoy
staying present in the moment, difficulty falling that moment with all your senses. You can be
or staying asleep, alterations in your eating pat- Remember grief is like the ocean, it comes in • Living longer mindful while having a meal, working in your
terns, decreased energy levels and emotions that waves ebbing and flowing. Sometimes, the • Lower rates of anxiety, stress and depression garden or engaging in a conversation. At the
are all over the place. Coping with the loss of water is calm and sometimes, it’s overwhelm- • Stronger immune system same time, remember to look at the funny side
life is even harder. It is sudden and family mem- ing. All we can learn to do is swim. • Better psychological and physical well-being of life. Smiles and laughter relaxes anybody and
bers are unable to be by their loved one’s side • Better coping skills during stressful times removes tension.
because of restrictions designed to stop the • Reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.You can also read
