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CHATSWORTH
Your No. 1 Community newspaper
VOL. 34 NO. 33 11 AUGUST 2020 Tel. 031- 4598300 Website: www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za 0745490245
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Apollo Secondary teacher, Suraya Naidoo, and her husband, Selvan, owner of Ravenʼs. Pst Michael Henry of Miracle Revival
Jayandra Haryparsat of Surenʼs Fruit and Veg. Educationist, HB Singh.
Janesh. Centre.
COVID-19 continues to
claim lives in Chatsworth
The coronavirus pandemic continues to “Suraya was an icon, who inspired every-
claim lives in Chatsworth- the country’s one around her. She has touched the lives
largest Indian township. The statistics in- of generations of pupils and staff members
clude the death of a couple - a female alike. She contributed immensely towards
teacher died soon after her husband - and shaping the rich heritage that Apollo is
also many other proactive residents- renowned for. Her dedication, passion,
among them, doctors, businessmen and loyalty and consummate professionalism
women, pastors and educationist-turned- are some of the qualities that defined her.
environmentalist campaigner, HB Singh. While we grieve the loss of our beloved
These men and women lost their lives teacher and colleague, we must also cele-
amid the worst socio economic impact in brate the life of this remarkable individual.
50 years. The latest COVID-19 victim was From our despair, we should take comfort
Suraya Naidoo of Apollo Secondary. The knowing that Apollo was blessed to have
school held a memorial service last Thurs- this awesome lady at this institution for 31
day to pay homage to the dedicated and years. Of the thousands of schools that
seasoned teacher. The South African flag Suraya could have been placed at, through
was hoisted and pupils sang the national divine intervention, we had the privilege
anthem in honour of Naidoo. Paying trib- of sharing her life with us. For that, we are
ute to Naidoo, who was on ventilation in eternally blessed. Rest in peace, our dear
hospital after testing positive for the virus, sister,” he lovingly said.
principal of the school, Selvan Moodley Many residents, at the same time, are de-
expressed his shock and sadness over her fiantly challenging this deadly disease
untimely death. with impunity and bravado by refusing to
Naidoo, 57, had been fighting for her life wear masks, not sanitizing their hands and
since she and her husband tested positive not adhering to the call for social distanc-
for the virus. She was cremated on ing as health minister, Dr Zweli Lawrence
Wednesday. Mkhize warned of a second wave of coro-
Moodley said, “Mrs Suraya Naidoo joined navirus cases during a visit to ‘infection-
the staff of Apollo Secondary School in high’ KwaZulu Natal, last week.
1990 and spent almost 31 years teaching Experts from RK Khan Hospital continue
at the school until her untimely death. She to warn that a cure for the latest outbreak
taught geography and tourism to grade 10 of a global virus is some months away and
to 12 pupils.” people have to abide by social distancing
He shared that it is difficult to quantify the and personal protective equipment proto-
loss that is felt at Apollo Secondary. cols.
An Apollo Secondary School pupil, together with principal, Selvan Moodley, light a candle in remembrance of teacher, Suraya Naidoo, who lost her battle to COVID-19.
COVID-19 KZN STATS
As of August 9, 2020, KwaZulu-Natal
recorded 2419 new cases. KwaZulu-Natal
contributed 36% of the new cases nation-
ally. The province has been contributing
more than a third of the new cases daily
for the past seven days. KZN continues to
be the third highest countrywide. The
province has recorded 11 new COVID-19
related deaths. These deaths did not hap-
pen in the past 24 hours. Due to late re-
porting and the high number of patients
dying as persons under investigation
(PUIs), there is a delay in reporting
deaths. KwaZulu-Natal contributes 14%
(n=1 420) of the deaths countrywide. The
province continues to be the fourth high-
est in terms of deaths.
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Members of the Humanity Cultural Institute who held a winter warmth programme at the
school.
Pupils benefit from
winter drive
Glenview Primary School’s SGB expressed the school, Mr L Pillay, shared that the long
their gratitude to members of the Service to association of the institute with the school is
Humanity Cultural Institute for the winter most welcome and has brought joy and ma-
warmth programme held recently. Members terial relief especially with the hardships ac-
of the community were treated to lunch and companied by the current pandemic.
received a double comforter. Principal of
Nature lover
creates verges
of change
Logan Markhandan (pictured), an active
member of the Silverglen Conservancy, has
taken on the mammoth task of saving the
road verge at the corner of Silverglen Drive
and Lakeview Drive from becoming a
dumping zone, by creating beautiful gardens
in the area.
Markhandan won numerous awards and has
been on several talk shows regarding the
value and protection of our delicate envi-
ronment, while being devoted and commit-
ted to the cause of planting and educating
communities on the importance of indige-
nous plants and trees.
“Silverglen, the only green lung left in
Chatsworth, is home to wildlife such as
genets, bush babies, bush pig, mongoose
and many other protected species. Silver-
glen also boasts its very own crown eagle
family and a pair of fish eagles,” he said.
Silverglen Conservancy chairman, Shaun
Hammond, said, “We encourage all our res-
idents to transform their gardens into ‘life
gardens’ by planting more indigenous plants
which are easily available at the Silverglen
Natural Resources Nursery. Conservancies
also protect the environment by making sure
that our wild grasses are not completely re-
moved by untrained cutters. Most of our
grasses produce food for the seed eating
birds. Informed people are fully aware that
the seeds they buy for birds are obtained
from these types of grass which is referred
to as 'bush' by the uninformed. Please help
us to keep our open spaces clean and natu-
ral.”
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Chatsworth detectives clamp
down on heinous crimes
In an effort to turn bule immediately activated police informers, leading police to arrest Brig James wishes all women in society a happy 451-4229 or the Chatsworth SAPS on 031 451-
the tide against Prince at his home in Kwandengezi. Women’s Month. He encouraged women to be coura- 4264/4218.
crime in the com- Prince was denied bail during his first appearance in court and re- geous and strong to break the silence on abuse. Important numbers:
munity of manded to Westville Prison. “Women must empower themselves from being victims
Chatsworth, detec- “Det Cnst Khumbule requested the aid of the local fingerprints unit, • National Crime Stop: 08600-10111
to victors. There are many organisations, that offer a
tives have been who established that Prince was a habitual repeat offender convicted • Gender Based Violence Helpline: 0800-150-150
helping hand to women who are facing abuse. Be bold
working tirelessly to for various crimes,” added Cpt Pillay. • Childline: 0800-055-555
ensure that hard- and take the first step to your recovery and healing. The
A 21-year-old female is also serving a sentence after being found • Suicide helpline: 0800-567-567
ened criminals are guilty of culpable homicide. Chatsworth SAPS Victim Friendly Facility have trained
placed in correc- “It is alleged that on March 2, a 26-year old was stabbed to death counsellors, who can assist you,” he added. • POWA: 011-642-4345/6
tional facilities by his girlfriend in the Montford area known as Smartie Town. An To contact the VFF, contact Vees Haripersad on 031 • National Aids Helpline: 0800-012-322
away from society. altercation had occurred where the woman alleges to have protected
Communications herself during the altercation. Det Cnst Khumbule arrested the ac-
officer of the eThek- cused at the crime scene thereafter placing her before the criminal
wini Inner South justice system. On July 14, Khuthala Cokwana was sentenced to
Cluster, Cpt Cheryl five years imprisonment,” explained Cpt Pillay.
Pillay, said, “Lead- Station commander of Chatsworth SAPS, Brigadier Kevin James,
ing the way is Det applauded the sterling investigations conducted by Det Cnst Khum-
Cnst Khumbule bule.
from the Serious “Police will work around the clock to ensure that criminals are ar-
and Violent Crimes rested and removed from society by the Department of Justice,” he
Unit, who ensured said.
that Jabulani Prince
(31) was imprisoned
for his role in a car-
jacking that oc-
curred in Demat.”
On July 23, the Dur-
ban Magistrate's
Court found Prince
guilty of the crime,
sentencing him to a
correctional facility
for 12 years. On
January 10, a couple
was returning home
in the Demat area
when they were ac-
costed by two
armed men, who de-
prived them of their
motor vehicle. On
the same day, police
officers recovered
the hijacked vehicle
in the Kwandengezi
area. Cnst Khum-
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ABH’S COVID-19 warrior
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed women, we had multi-faceted roles as the passion, love, strength, humility and our the challenge, time and time again. We frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic so
our world in ways none of us could have giver of life, the nourisher, the caregiver ability to multi-task. are warriors who fight for ourselves, our that we can highlight their challenges this
ever imagined. Our ability to adapt, our and the backbone to any support struc- But, are we, as women, still able to thrive families, our friends and colleagues, our Women’s Day in a series of articles to be
faith and our strength as a community ture, be it our families or work places. We in these roles during a global pandemic communities and fellow South Africans. published in the Rising Sun Newspapers.
continues to be challenged. played these roles with ease, with our (plus load shedding and an economic cri- I reached out to some of the Hindu war- I was honoured to connect with a doctor,
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, as deep-rooted sense of determination, com- sis)? Yes! As women, we are able rise to riors in our community fighting on the social care workers, an audiologist, a
journalist, a police captain and a teacher.
The one thing that I found in common
was that they all wear their professional
badges with pride despite the challenges
because they have a calling to serve their
communities. This week we focus on
Meela Bangtu – a social worker at the Meela Bangtu is a social worker at the
Aryan Benevolent Home. Aryan Benevolent Homes (ABH).
I spoke to Meela Bangtu who is a social Now, they have practically a fully func-
worker working with children at the tional school for the ABH children. Her
Aryan Benevolent Homes (ABH) in biggest challenge now is to getting her
Chatsworth. ABH houses children by learners to abide by the mandatory re-
providing a loving, caring home for those quirements of social distancing and wear-
who have been neglected, abused, or- ing of masks to keep themselves and the
phaned or abandoned. With the closure of staff safe. Meela described working with
schools during the lockdown, the chil- underprivileged children as her passion.
dren of ABH were home bound during Her goal every day is to creating future
the day as well. Meela told me that vol- leaders by instilling good values and
unteers came to assist at ABH to create morals in the ABH children. To put a
an environment conducive to teaching smile on their faces and to uplift their
and learning at very short notice. spirits gives her great joy and satisfaction.
Personally, her
biggest sacrifice
during the pan-
demic has not been
able to see and in-
teract with her fam-
ily. Throughout the
COVID-19 pan-
demic, Meela has
turned to prayer
and meditation to
provide her with
inner strength.
This Women’s Day,
we salute Meela
Bangtu.
Article written by
Sabina Besesar of
the South African
Hindu Maha
Sabha.
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Man bust with heroin
worth R34, 000 in Bayview
Persistence by the SAPS Provincial Drug Provincial police spokeswoman, Col Them- “The man was found with 1150 capsules of He is expected to appear in the Chatsworth
and Firearm Unit to root-out the drug trade beka Mbele, said, “The team is working heroin at an informal settlement in Unity Magistrate's Court, this week. The recov-
in the province is continuing in earnest with tirelessly to remove drugs from the streets Avenue. He was immediately arrested and ered drugs have an estimated street value of
the latest arrest of a 26-year-old man, who and place drug dealers behind bars.” the drugs were seized. He was detained at R34, 000.
was allegedly found in possession of 1150 On the day, police officers approached the the Bayview police station where he was KwaZulu-Natal’s provincial commissioner,
capsules of heroin at an informal settlement suspect after receiving information regard- charged for possession of drugs,” she Lt Gen Khombinkosi Jula, commended the
in Bayview, on Monday. ing drug activities in the Bayview area. added. team for the successful arrest. The seized heroin has an estimated street value of R34, 000.
Seven-year-old boy airlifted after
near-drowning experience
A seven-year-old boy of Savannah Park had to ficer of Netcare Limited, the Netcare 911 team sustained injuries from a non-fatal drowning Due to the nature of his injuries, a Netcare 911
be airlifted to hospital after he allegedly sus- responded to reports of a drowning at a residence while being bathed. The patient was found in a helicopter ambulance was activated to airlift the
tained injuries following a near-drowning expe- in Savanna Park, Klaarwater, south west of Dur- serious condition and was treated at the scene by child to a specialist medical facility. Traffic was
rience, on Wednesday. ban. a Netcare 911 emergency care practitioner,” he severely affected as the road had to be closed to
According to Shaun Herbst, the media liaison of- “Reports from the scene allege that the boy had said. allow the helicopter to land.
The patient was airlifted to a medical facility.
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Mayor convenes webinar following release on crime statistics
eThekwini Municipality Mayor, Mxolisi and crime fighting structures. Statistics also women and youth forums, association of
Kaunda, led a Mayoral Community Mobil- revealed that eThekwini contributes more African nationals, Interfaith and Traditional
isation Campaign Against Crime Webinar, than 45 percent towards crime in KwaZulu- Leadership, Business Forums, Traditional
under the theme ‘Communities reclaiming Natal. Healers Forums, Local Clinic Committees,
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Following a release of latest crime stats by Community Safety and Liaison Depart- sociations.
Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, which indi- ment, the KwaZulu-Natal Community
cated that uMlazi and Inanda were identi- Crime Prevention Association, the Munic-
fied as the hotspots for sexual offences, ipality’s Safer Cities Unit, the South
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Hand in your firearms
during amnesty period
In an effort to save innocent lives and stop South African Police Service’s prescripts
the proliferation of illegal firearms in the that guides firearm owners on the use and
country, Minister of Police, Gen Bheki handling of firearms,” added Brig James.
Cele, issued a new Firearm Amnesty for a If you are the owner of firearm interested
period of six months, from August 1, 2020, in handing over a firearm, take heed of the
until January 31, 2021. The amnesty pe- following process:
riod was approved by parliament, last The owner must hand the firearm in at the
week. Communications officer of the community service centre/ designated
eThekwini Inner South Cluster, Cpt amnesty official with documentary proof.
Cheryl Pillay, stated that the six-month The designated amnesty official at the po-
Firearm Amnesty period therefore affords lice station will then complete a form
South Africans an opportunity to surren- which is in triplicate thereafter hand a
der illegal or unwanted firearms, ammuni- copy to the owner. The commander of
tion and/ or firearm parts to help clear firearms, liquor and second hand goods
illegal guns from the streets. Station com- unit, at Chatsworth SAPS, Cpt Kisten can
mander of Chatsworth SAPS, Brigadier be contacted to set up an appointment
Kevin James, is encouraging citizens to should anyone be interested in handing in
take this opportunity offered by the police their firearm. Cpt Kisten can be contacted
to surrender firearms at their local police between 8am and 3pm from Monday to
stations. “This amnesty encourages the Friday on 031 451-4236, 031 451-4260,
safekeeping of firearms in our communi- 031 451-4331, 031-451-4299, or alterna-
ties. Together, we can prevent the loss or tively on 079-500-0191.
theft of firearms, which consequently Police officers encourage communities to
leads to legal firearms becoming illegal. It work in partnership with them and to re-
is important to abide by the Firearm Con- port unlicensed firearms to Crime Stop at
trols Act, 2000 (Act no 60 of 2000) and the 08600-10111.
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HEAL Foundation serves warm meals in honour of Madiba
The Humanitarian Environmental and An- This heartwarming initiative was held “Both organisations stand firmly for the project and Radio Hindvani the means in which communities can
imal Liberation Foundation, known as the every weekend from Saturday, July 18 upliftment of humanity and felt a project get involved to assist either in volunteering, cash or kind, made
HEAL Foundation, which also forms part until Saturday, August 1. such as this would be very beneficial in for a perfect partnership in fulfilling the needs of our society and
of the Arya Samaj South Africa, commit- The organisation partnered with the much- celebrating the great legacy of what the fa- reaching our targeted goal of providing 6700 meals to many
ted themselves to providing 6700 hot loved community radio station, Radio ther of our nation Nelson Mandela stood communities suffering the economic effects of the COVID-19
meals every weekend during Mandela Hindvani as their social responsibility ob- for. With the HEAL Foundation having pandemic,” said Prathna Dudhrajh, PRO of the HEAL Founda-
Month. jectives are perfectly aligned with theirs. the ability to action the logistics of this tion.
The organisation identified key areas within different communi-
ties between the South and North Coast of Durban, that were in
dire need of food donations. This was done through the assis-
tance of members that are based in these areas.
“The indigent communities are definitely our top priority and
also those with either no income or are struggling financially in
putting food on the table,” added Dudhrajh.
The hearty meals were prepared at YAS Clairwood and distrib-
uted in various communities in the afternoon. The organisation
packed the warm meals in food grade buckets and members of
the specific community assisted in the distribution of the meals,
complying with the COVID-19 regulations. Their most recent
feeding was conducted in Chatsworth and warm nutritious meals
were served to needy families.
The HEAL Foundation has been actively involved in serving the
community throughout this difficult time. Since the start of the
lockdown, they have distributed over 15, 000 meals and will con-
tinue to distribute meals even after their Mandela Day campaign.
“We have furthermore distributed over 500 hampers to those who
A member of the HEAL Foundation prepares the meals.
are really struggling. Our members have
produced and distributed over 3000 masks
for different communities and have further
bottled and distributed hand sanitizers to
help those, who don’t have access to basic
sanitation,” said Dudhrajh.
Through these continued projects, the or-
ganisation has made a significant differ-
ence in uplifting the lives of many people.
Their mandate is to serve humanity, the
environment and the animals on an ongo-
ing basis so long as they are able to receive
donations to ensure the continuity of their
work.
If you would like to donate or assist the or-
ganisation, you can contact them on 060-
787-2575. Alternatively, send an email to
healfoundationsa@gmail.com.
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From Havenside to the world’s
haven of golf courses
The story of Chatsworthʼs legendary homegrown championship golfer - Papwa Sewgolum
ONE HAS TO WALK OVER 18-holes - or the the government and the sponsors had discarded him to South Africans today is great shame as his
proverbial mile – in the broken golf-caddie shoes of to almost pauper status, he arranged for Papwa to is a wonderful story everyone should know.”
Sewshanker Sewgolum to get a good grip or grasp of compete under cover, almost illegally, with visiting Sally Little added, “He achieved in spite of
the epic life and times of South Africa’s most famous African-American music balladeer Johnny Mathis at adversity.” Top-ranked golfer Dale Hayes
home grown, world-class golfing champion of the Durban Country Club at the request of his chief added: “A genius around the greens. It was a
colour. sub-editor Malcolm Dunkeld, also a golfer and ad- privilege to know Papwa, a champion and a
Popularly known as Papwa, this struggling ‘caddie mirer of Papwa, at the Post Natal newspaper. gentleman.”
boy’ rose from the poverty-stricken settlement of “Papwa Sewgolum’s story has earned its place in the A former caddie, Papwa in 1963 emerged as
Durban’s Tintown on the banks of the Umgeni River yearbook, Indians Under the African Sun, celebrat- the first golfer of colour to win a provincial
to a group-areas-zone house in Havenside,
Chatsworth, to tee-off on some of the most famous
golf courses in Scotland, Netherlands and at home.
ing, commemorating and chronicling 160 years of
Indians in South Africa from 1860 to 1911 onto
2020,” he said.
trophy in SA – the coveted Natal Open – and
as a self-taught golfer, he honed his skills on
the sand dunes of Riverside; two years later,
Congratulations
A humble man, eking out a living as caddie at white- Papwa, Golf’s Lost Legend is indeed a collector’s
run golf courses to winning the Dutch Open not item for young and veteran golfers, and the commu-
he beat Gary Player in the controversial rain-
drops-on-my-head cup presentation outside Alvina Mothilal
once, but twice on the trot. He also received his Natal nity at large outside the Indian diaspora. the clubhouse; not one, but twice. Between
Open trophy in the rain after pipping SA’s blue-eyed From being labeled ‘Coolie caddie boy’ to ‘dyna- 1959, 1960 and 1964, he stunned the world The winner of Take n Pay’s winter warmer
maestro Gary Player at the Durban Country Club mite’ – this is an inspiring true story of one man and when he won Dutch Open on a rare hat-trick
Many books, documentaries, films and reams of his vision to lift his family from poverty, demonstrate
competition. If you would like to be a winner like
of sheer professionalism, precise putting as
newspaper and magazine articles have chronicled to his loyal and loving wife, Suminthra – still alive he let rip and unleashed the tiny white ball Mothilal, then follow them on their social media
this poignant story of how apartheid had directly af- and living with her children in Verulam – that his from his tried-and-tested irons across the platforms.
fected the lives and livelihoods of very ordinary peo- passion for the game of golf will put food on the greens and fairways of an unequal playing
Drive, Chatsworth, in the late 1970s,” commented
ple across the racial spectrum – leave alone a golfing table – making the nervous community proud of fields.
Marlan Padayachee, senior media strategist and re- Facebook:TAKE N PAY, Take n Pay superstore.
go-getter such as Papwa. Papwa’s prowess and taking apartheid Prime Minis- The rest, as they say, is history. Papwa’s leg-
searcher at MapMedia GreenGold Consulting (Pty)
The latest addition is the meticulous research and
Limited. “Here I was in front of a famous man seated
ter Johan Balthazar Vorster’s banning from compet- end is simply is prowess at the popular game Instagram: @takenpay and now on tiktok: @tak-
writings of Maxine Case entitled Papwa, Golf’s Lost ing against whites or at white-run golf course in his and he is remembered by the hallmark of his
Legend, and a soft cover 266-pager edition published
in his humble abode as he quietly narrated a tragic
chin.
enpay1
story of how people used him and his brand as an or- humility.
by Kwela Books. “The fascinating story of Papwa Papwa left far more than a legacy. His son, Rajen
thodox wrong-sided grip golfer – including the
Sewgolum is a microcosm of the trials and tribula- Sewgolum, is a high-handicap golfer who ran the
liquor company that paid him via cases and bottles of
tions of the Indian community ever since the first Windsor Golf Club in recent years; apart from cre-
cane spirit for his adverts; and how the colour of his
batch of indentured labourers set foot in Durban ating a big brand of Papwa – the golfing maestro and
skin and Indian ancestry had blackballed him from
from India and toiled from dawn to dusk across the hosting sold-out memorial tournaments and fund
not only becoming the country’s number one pro-
lush green sugar cane fields of colonial Natal. This raising events attended by Gary Player – once BJ
fessional golfer, but he was shamefully denied the
latest book and the chronicling of Papwa’s poignant Vorster’s golf mate.
royalties and money that came with big-time golf,”
story have earned its place in the annals of the his- In a note to the book, Player – a successful horse
Padayachee recalled.
torical legacies. I first interviewed Papwa Sewgolum breeder – wrote: “One of SA’s finest golfers, Papwa
He said that taken back by Papwa’s plight after both
as a broken man at his humble home in Havenside was dynamite! The fact that he is relatively unknown
Empower SA’s women to keep them safe
It is up to each and every one of those to
find ways of empowering the country’s
women and keep them safe.
This, says Fidelity ADT, is an important
consideration for Women’s Month.
August sees South Africa commemorate the
Women’s March, which took place on Au-
gust 9, 1956 in Pretoria.
The marchers’ aims were to protest the in-
troduction of the pass laws for black women
and the presentation of a petition to the gov-
ernment of the day.
“We will be commemorating Women’s
Month under abnormal circumstances, with
much of the country still under lockdown. It If you are driving, the first thing to do once
is, however, still very important for all of us you are inside your vehicle is to ensure that
to look at the safety and security of our all the doors are locked. Never drive with a
women and to ensure that they are safe from handbag or any other valuable items on a
crime and violence,” said Charnel Hattingh, seat or in the view of anyone looking into
the national communications and marketing your vehicle from the outside. Try and make
manager at Fidelity ADT. your car a mobile-free zone so you can con-
She stated that this can only be done by fol- centrate on your surrounds and keeping you
lowing basic safety tips and making sure cit- and your family safe.
izens share these tips with their loved ones. “Talk to your loved ones about these tips.
She explained that many opportunistic crim- By sharing it and by working with the brave
inals will be on the look-out for what they men and women of our law enforcement
perceive to be ‘soft targets’, especially now and security partners, we can make a dif-
during the pandemic. ference and make the world safer for our
“This means that being aware of your sur- women,” Hattingh concluded.
roundings and potential threats is perhaps The Department of Social Development has
one of the most valuable lines of defence,” set up a helpline service for victims of gen-
she added. der-based violence. Contact them on 0800-
Hattingh suggested that the following tips 428-428 or visit their website for other
can make a positive difference to keeping contact options: http://gbv.org.za/contact-
safe: us/
Of utmost importance is to trust your in-
stincts. Women have great intuition and
should listen to their instincts. If someone
or something makes you feel uneasy, avoid
the individual and leave the area.
Make contact with your private security
service provider and ask them if they offer a
mobile panic alarm service, which could be
downloaded to your mobile phone.
Tell someone where you are going and the
time you expect to return. Save the details
of the person to be contacted in the event of
an emergency to your mobile phone or
memorise it. Be aware of people around you
when heading to your vehicle, especially at
places such as shopping centres and petrol
stations. Ensure that you take a moment to
check the street before pulling into a drive-
way, be it your own or a friend’s.
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Talented designer wins
coveted VDJ award
It's no surprise that well known and talented fashion designer, Kee- Ani Roopnarain Manson Kirsteen Safia Hoosen Balungile Mchunu
gan Naidoo, won the coveted Channel O VDJ 2020 Lockdown
House Party ‘Best Outfit and Mask’ Category in the fashion com-
petition at this year's Vodacom Durban July. Its theme was 'Butter-
flies'. Transforming himself into his alter ego ‘Paris’, Naidoo
modelled his own ensemble which encapsulated the competition's
theme and broke down fashion barriers.
The North Beach resident said he drew inspiration from the words
of French fashion designer, Coco Chanel, ‘There is nothing more
Love and support
comfortable than a caterpillar and nothing more made for love than
a butterfly. We need dresses that crawl and dresses that fly. Fash-
ion is at once a caterpillar and a butterfly, caterpillar by day and
butterfly by night.’ He explained, “This quote inspired me to cre-
ate a look which embodies the creative spirit and transformative
women always
beauty of butterflies and garments that can be worn in two distinct August has been set aside to ob- thank women as kdown period, I would
ways- one during the day and one at night. The bottom layered skirt
was detachable to transform the look into a cocktail dress.”
serve National Women’s Month. they always take care of us. like to thank God for affording me
Naidoo elaborated on his transformation process. “For decades, Citizens remember and pay hom- My message to them is that educa- this life but what I would like to
fashion has been influenced by art, music, film and beauty; so to in- age to the more than 20000 women tion is key to everything in life.
say to the youngsters, especially
terpret this year’s theme, ‘Butterflies’, from a fresh perspective, I who marched to the Union Build- We, as men,
used the art of drag, and the creativity and vibrancy of the com- young women, they must listen to
ings on August 9, 1956, in protest must stop abusing women, let us sh
munity from which these originate, to transform myself into the so- their elders and not
cial butterfly, ‘Paris’. Butterflies, like the drag community today,
against the carrying of passes by ow them love and support.”
are symbolic of transformation, resilience and adaptability: attrib- women. South Africans also hon- do drugs and alcohol.
utes which we have been compelled to harness during the current our and celebrate the achievements Manson Kirsteen, 48, of Unit 7,
global pandemic,” he said. of women and how far they have said,“Women play a huge role to us Balungile Mchunu, 27, of Welbe-
come today. In light of the this, as men or family so it's important dacht East, said, “As a woman, I’m
The designer said he was thrilled at his achievement. It was an ac-
colade he had yearned for, for some time. “It always feels great to Rising Sun journalists took to the to take care and support them al-
urging men to play an active role in
be a winner but this is the win I have been wanting for a very long streets to get residents’ views on ways.”
ending domestic violence and to
time, as I am a great fan of the Vodacom Durban July festivities,” Women’s Month.
he said. Safia Hoosen, 42, of Chatsworth, act and report those perpetrators
Ani Roopnarain, 43, of said, “Even though who commit acts of violence
This year’s iconic 2020 Vodacom Durban July, held on Saturday,
July 25, made history as it was held behind closed doors due to the Chatsworth, said, “I would like to we celebrate this day during the loc against women.”
COVID-19 pandemic. The fashion element of the programme con-
tinued in a virtual format and Naidoo ensured that he was well pre-
pared. “Even though the VDJ experience was virtual this year, the
excitement and joy was still there. I knew this year was going to be
a unique experience so I did a photoshoot of my ensemble the pre-
vious week to capture the look in all its glory. So on the day of the
event, I was able to post different variations of the look on Insta-
gram and Twitter at two hour intervals. Planning in advance defi-
nitely worked in my favour,” he said.
The KwaDakuza born designer is the proud owner of Style by K
Image Consulting. He is also a lecturer at the Department of Fash-
ion and Textiles at DUT and also a second year fashion Masters
student at DUT. Speaking about his career in fashion, Naidoo said, Kaitlyn Kay Marilu Gabba MC - Alice Leah Sandra Thomas
“When I started studying fashion and textiles at DUT back in 2009,
I also began working in the fashion retail industry. This was one of
the best decisions I ever made as a student, as it helped me harness
all the qualities I needed to become a fashion and textiles lecturer,
which has been a life-long aspiration of mine.”
Winning the title bagged Naidoo R10, 000; a designer outfit from
Inspirational women’s evening
a Durban-based designer and 10GB data.
His advice to up and coming designers: “In order to stay relevant
in the fashion industry, it is imperative to constantly reinvent your-
self in fresh and exciting ways. Draw inspiration from within your-
for a good cause
self and everything that is going on around you, and take your With the month of August being set aside to DKMS, is joining in the celebrations by 7:15pm for 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
audience on a journey with you as people are always looking to recognise the women of August 9, 1956, hosting an ‘All things Women’ Evening. The evening’s line up consists of talks by
being part of a fantasy." Strike a pose: ʻParisʼ modelling the winning VDJ fashion ensem- and celebrate the achievements of women This fun but empowering virtual event takes highly respected professionals including In-
ble.
today, the Sunflower Fund, partnered by place on Friday, August 28, via Zoom at timacy Coach, Marilu Gabba, owner and
manager of Satin Candy Bra Boutique, San-
dra Thomas, and Sexual Health Professional
promoter, Kaitlyn Kay. The beautiful and
boisterous, Alice Leah of the A-List, will be
the evening’s compere and guests can look
forward to a fun-filled affair doused with
some good humour and enviable prizes as
only women can truly appreciate.
Booking is essential. A gathering of this na-
ture is best shared with friends and guests
are encouraged to grab their favourite drinks
and snacks and sign in for an enjoyable ses-
sion. Basic requirements for successful par-
ticipation include a stable internet
connection and a computer or smartphone
device with a camera. Guests can expect a
full how to guide before the event to famil-
iarise themselves with what to expect.
Funds raised from the event will enable The
Sunflower Fund partnered by DKMS to cre-
ate awareness as well as educate and recruit
more blood stem cell donors. This is funda-
mental in offering the hope of life to patients
suffering from life-threatening blood dis-
eases like leukaemia who are in need of a
blood stem cell
transplant from a
matching donor.
To book tickets or
expose your brand
through prize spon-
sorship, contact Alli-
son Ekstrand on
079-881-3056 or
email allison@sun-
flowerfund.org or
Sindi Mgolombane
on 061-483-7922 or
e m a i l
Sindiswa@sunflow-
erfund.org.za For
more information on
The Sunflower Fund
partnered by DKMS,
call 0800-12-10-82
or visit www.sun-
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Jesse Govender call 031 459-8351
By Dr Guru Kistnasamy
Crime needs to be addressed
Why some countries have lower Celebrating our Statistics released by the government last a plunge into a world of darkness. A coun-
week, has shown that crime is still high and try that has a remarkable history of respect,
rates of COVID-19 infection and women through crisis that it deserves a strong and appropriate re-
sponse. What is even more worrying is that
crime in KwaZulu-Natal has shown an in-
rich in culture and its cultural background
and ingenuity towards excellence, has now
been eroded by moral decline. The spark of
deaths than others Women’s Month is a time to celebrate our women. He also touched on the many chal- crease. I am sick to the stomach of reading humanity lit by Nelson Mandela has flick-
women, our barrier-breakers and our his- every week in the Chatsworth Rising Sun of ered and died and the truth has now laid
lenges faced by women under this year's
The rate of infection and deaths by COVID- ter controlled by the creation of these mini murders, house robberies, protests and hi- bare for the world to see. I have long said
tory-makers, from both past and present. Of theme, ‘Generation equality: realising
19 differ from country to country around the cities with less dense populations. jackings, which has had the residents of that our crime-fighting agencies and crime-
course, this year, Women’s Month is taking women's rights for an equal society now.’
world. To a great extent the control of the Countries such as South Korea, Vietnam, Chatsworth outraged. The articles regarding fighting methods are failing society. It is of
place during an unprecedented time as our He stated that the main focus for Women's
pandemic depends on the administrative Taiwan and New Zealand have much lower the fatal shooting leading to a protest, the no use to condemn such acts and not take
nation reels in the face of the coronavirus Month will be gender-based violence and
ability and leadership of the respective gov- rates of infection. This is because they acted shootout in Malvern and violence against drastic action against perpetrators. We need
pandemic.
ernments. Other contributory factors in- immediately and proactively in containing discrimination, the advancement of the women increases, evoke extreme anger in action not words. But sadly, if the lethargy
During this crisis, women, who are moth-
clude the attitude, behaviour and cultural the virus. Fast and sufficient diagnostic rights of women and girls in the political, me. We are being held to ransom by vermin, and the apathy displayed by our government
ers, businesswomen and breadwinners, are
habits of its population, the availability of measures together with adequate medical economic, social and cultural spheres of who roam our streets. My question is what is not taken seriously, then we remain sit-
still responsible for the bulk of family care-
amenities such as water and sanitation and treatment programmes are vital. The co-op- life. Also, awareness will be raised on are the authorities doing about it? Preaching ting ducks and cannon fodder for the sav-
giving and are bearing a disproportionate
the degree of preparedness of the health au- eration and behaviour of the population in women empowerment, skills development, against vigilantism will soon fall on deaf ages that roam our beautiful land.
burden.
thorities to admit and treat patients. preventing the spread is equally important. job creation and health issues. ears as people have had enough. We, as
Our women are on the frontlines. Doctors,
Research has indicated that 50 percent of If these factors are in place, there may not South Africans, must stop living in denial. Dhayalan Moodley
nurses, teachers, cashiers, domestic work- We, as women in South Africa, wait with
people infected are concentrated in the cities even be a need for lockdowns. We must admit that South Africa has taken Mobeni Heights
ers and farm workers are women and of bated breaths to see and be exposed to
while others are scattered around the coun- A positive spin-off of the coronavirus is our course, women of colour. Strong, inde- changes that he speaks about. We hope that
try. The dense population and active move- government’s initiative to provide water and pendent, resilient and ambitious are these
ment of people in the cities make it difficult sanitation to schools. Hopefully these can advancement in these fundamentals occur
steadfast women. In this sense, it is all the in this generation.
to control the virus. The government needs also be provided to the surrounding com-
more important now to celebrate our On a personal level, Women’s Month re-
to look at the development, industrialisation munities. It is indeed bizarre that only the
women and acknowledge a woman’s worth
and the provision of housing and other in- coronavirus can lead to this provision. The minds me of the women, who I’ve encoun-
and her contributions to the world, to our
frastructure in areas further from existing promises made at the dawn of democracy in tered in my own life, who have been
families and our communities.
cities. South Africa has large expanses of 1994 were not met because of greed and instrumental in my progress, my growth
KwaZulu-Natal premier, Sihle Zikalala, of-
unused land that could be used for this pur- corruption of many in leadership. and my ability to live the life that I want to
ficially launched Women's Month in the
pose. This would be a boon to the economy Aspiring candidates for government posi- live. We unfortunately don’t think about
province as a fitting tribute to more than
by providing employment and would solve tions should be driven by compassion and that enough, but this is a time when we need
20000 women, who marched to the Union
the problem of mushrooming informal set- not corruption to end the downward spiral to reflect on how they have impacted your
Buildings on August 9, 1956 in protest
tlements. Any future epidemics can be bet- of a beautiful country.
against the extension of pass laws to life. Let us celebrate them too!
Bible Society celebrates 200 years of bible work in South Africa
The Bible Society of South Africa (BSSA) interesting events that people can partici- 38774 for a fee of R10 per SMS, you will Alternatively email bibdbn@biblesoci-
is a part of a global fellowship of 151 bible pate in to share the wonderful occasion with contribute to their 2 Million Bibles Project. ety.co.za.
societies known as the United Bible Soci- them. For more information or to partner with You can also visit their website www.bible-
ety (UBS). They are the third largest non- The organisation will be hosting a virtual them, you can contact Zukie at Bible Soci- society.co.za
profit organisation globally. run and walk for hope on August 22 and 23. ety reception on 031-207-4933.
The organization's founding meeting took The virtual walk and run for hope will be
place on August 23, in 1820. It was held at held in association with Modern Athlete.
'Tuin House' in Cape Town and was chaired Distances available include 5km, 10km,
by the then acting Governor of the Cape, Sir 21km and 42 km. You can register online
Rufane Donkin. and sign up to donate.
The Bible Society’s vision is to provide a Another event is the birthday 'drive-by' that
bible for everyone and their mission is to will be held at the Durban Bible House on
translate and provide affordable bibles in 70 Ramsay Avenue in Mayville. It will be
suitable formats (printed, audio and braille) held on Saturday, August 22. It will be held
in all the South African official languages, from 9am until 1pm.
so that everyone may experience the life Everyone is welcome to drop off a donation
giving message of God’s word. in support of bible work. You can also have
2020 marks their bicentenary anniversary your photo taken for the organisations so-
and they marked the auspicious occasion by cial media gallery and also receive a gift of
hosting a 'Bicentenary 2 Million bibles proj- appreciation while in your own vehicle.
ect'. This project includes providing free COVID-19 regulations will be adhered to
bibles for grade seven pupils, bibles for the in order to ensure the safety of everyone.
blind, bibles for prisoners, bibles for the Donations can also be made via EFT’s. The
deaf, bible-based literacy material for the organisations banking details are as follows;
young children and bibles for the poorest of Bible Society of South Africa, ABSA bank,
the poor. account number: 40-5826-9909, branch
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most of code: 632-005, reference: your name. Fur-
the events they had planned for the year thermore, by sending an SMS with the word
have been shelved, however, there are a few bibleskzn or bybelskzn or amabhayibheli toPage 12 THE RISING SUN, CHATSWORTH, AUGUST 11, 2020 www.risingsunchatsworth.co.za
Gears & Wheels
SA-born designer creates R53mil supercar
The company opened its doors in 1978 and grew from strength to strength
The South African born automotive designer Gordon Murray performance. Prominently featured in each corner of the ve- pirated motor. The unique motivation comes from
is no stranger to designing cars that challenge the envelope as hicle are forged alloy centre-lock wheels with the front pair Cosworth Engineering and is capable of achiev-
over the past 42 years. Our branches are in Overport and Chatsworth and
he is responsible for the iconic McLaren F1. Now for the first measuring in at 19-inches while the rear pair takes up 20- ing 12 100 r/min resulting in it being the highest- are growing. We service light and heavy duty vehicles. We thrive ourselves
time, the British designer and his company Gordon Murray inches of space. revving naturally-aspirated road car engine ever. in delivering the best service to our clients. We specialize in Sales Service
Automotive (GMA) has unveiled the T.50 supercar and con- Like most supercars, the T.50 was designed and constructed Mated to a six-speed manual transmission and a and Repairs. Our core business is reconditioning of clutch and pressure
firmed its technical specifications. Not only does it promise to with reduced weight in mind and the result is that the full car- mechanical limited-slip differential the powertrain plates, relining of brake shoes and also skimming of brake disc, drums and
improve on the acclaimed McLaren F1 “in every conceivable bon fibre monocoque and body panels tip the scale at a com- which uses the lightest road-going all-alloy V12 flywheels. Our jobs carry a one year warranty on NEW PARTS fitted sub-
way” but also to be the purest, lightest, most driver-centric su- bined 150 kg. Lightweight materials are also not just reserved unit ever, weighing only 178 kg, produces 488 kW ject to inspection. Our recondition units also carry a +- 6 months warranty
percar ever. for the body panels and monocoque but are a recurring theme and 467 N.m of torque. subject to reports as well of that being fitted by qualified mechanics. Our
Quickly noticeable on the exterior of the GMA T.50 is the lack in all aspects of the vehicle such as the centrally mounted dri- “Just 100 customers will share my vision, a car trading hours at the Chatsworth branch is Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm,
of vents or scoops especially when compared to vehicle com- ver’s seat and two flanking passenger seats only weighing 13 created to improve on the F1 formula in every Saturday 8am – 2pm and Sunday 8am – 1pm.
peting within this segment. This is a result of the unwavering kg all-together. conceivable way. With 30 years of technological Contact us for special quotes.
focus on creating a vehicle with the most advanced aerody- “Weighing just 986 kg, the T.50 undercuts the average super- and systems advancement, now, the time is right Chatsworth Unit 1 Havenside Shopping Centre: 031-400-1384.
namics of any road car. One of the most noticeable design car weight by almost a third. A heavy car can never deliver to design the greatest analogue driver’s car. I be- Clairwood – 689 South Coast Road (next to Clairwood Secondary): 031-
characteristics on the new supercar is 400 mm fan incorpo- the dynamic attributes of a lighter car – even if it has the same lieve no other company could deliver what we 465-7100/031-465-5272.
rated central at the rear of the vehicle. power to weight ratio. While it is possible to disguise a heavy will bring to market in 2022, producing this Overport – 91 Sparks Road: 031-208-0005/031-208-2068.
The fan which is driven by a lightweight 48-volt motor is car’s dynamic capabilities with complex active suspension British supercar will be my proudest moment,”
paired with active underbody aerodynamics and two movable and sophisticated electronics, the agility, responsiveness and concludes Professor Gordon Murray CBE, Gor- the market in 2022. At the time of the writing of this article,
rear spoilers to create downforce in six varying degrees. The reward of a lightweight vehicle simply cannot be matched,” don Murray Automotive. the GMA T.50 would set you back just under R54million be-
pilot can select between auto, high downforce, streamline, Professor Gordon Murray CBE, Gordon Murray Automotive. The team behind the GMA T.50 will now focus on creating fore taxes, shipping and import duties.
braking, test and V-Max Boost for optimized dynamics and In the engine bay features a bespoke 3.9-litre V12 naturally as- customer versions and aims to introduce the new vehicle to
On behalf of the management and staff of Autozone Chatsworth, we would
like to wish all women a Happy Womenʼs Month.
“Women are the real architects of society.”
Refer a customer and receive R1000 spotters fee on every deal concluded #BE SAFE #EMPOWER WOMEN
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Dr Trevor Naidoo-
chiropractor
For the conservative treatment of nerve,
muscle and bone disorders: Dr Trevor
Naidoo is vastly experienced as a specialist
in the conservative care of disorders of the
nerve, muscles and bones. He has served as
team doctor for various national and inter-
national sporting events. He has also served
as a doctor for the Premiere Soccer League.
He specialises in the treatment of neck pain,
back pain, slipped discs, pinched nerves,
limb pain, headaches, colic in children and
sports injuries, etc. He currently works by
appointment at the respective branches
(Chatsworth and Phoenix) and is also now
based at the Ahmed Al-Kadi Private Hospi-
tal in Mayville. Dr Naidoo works with a
highly specialised team consisting of a radi-
ographer (the facility is equipped with a
state-of-the-art X-ray department), a pros-
thetist (for the supply of knee guards,
corsettes, innersoles, etc and customising
prosthetics), a psychologist and a physio-
therapist. Dr Naidoo may be reached on 031
401-1065/ 95 (Chatsworth), 031 505-0054
(Phoenix) or 031 492-3486 (Ahmed Al-
Kadi Hospital).
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TOGETHER AGAIN
Spend & Win
This campaign is to remind Media.
you, our shopper, of the small Month 2 will be running
pleasures that you may have within 17 August and 13
missed like having a pizza, September. The following
getting a new piece of jew- categories will be featured
ellery, buying a lipstick or on our Facebook page – Ap-
visiting the salon. parel, Department Stores,
For 3 months, we will run an Sportsware and Outdoor,
exciting competition where Homeware / Furniture and
shoppers can spend R250 at any store to Interior.
stand a chance WIN one of four R500 So, don’t forget to visit the
vouchers a week. Visit our Information #ChatsworthShoppingCentre page to view
Desk between 9am and 5pm to complete a the clues and be one of our lucky winners.
entry form and attached your till slips. For more information on our upcoming
Each month, we will profile a retail cate- campaigns at Chatsworth Centre, follow us
gory and the weekly prizes will be pur- on Facebook
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Organisation joins forces to
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Ward 71 reaffirmed
its commitment to
gender equality and
joined the #1Wom-
anPact organisation
in honouring women
in the ward, in com-
memoration of Na-
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Cataracts: A natural part of aging
Cataracts are the leading cause of visual loss
as we get older. A cataract is a clouding of
the natural lens inside your eye. This lens,
works just like the lens of a camera –it fo-
cuses images on the retina, which is similar
to the film in a camera. The human lens can
become so cloudy that it prevents light and
images from reaching the retina.
A cataract can be the reason that letters be-
come blurred, colours become dull, or see-
ing at night is more difficult
What causes Cataract? Aging, eye injury,
certain diseases or even some medications.
How are Cataracts treated?
The old cloudy lens in your eye is replaced
with a new one. This is performed in theatre
during a painless procedure. A small incision
is used to remove the old lens and the new lens is im- How successful is cataract surgery?
planted. Patients go home the same day. Cataract surgery has an overall success rate of 98% or
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