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EMNAMBITHI NEWS
ISSUE 10 SEPTEMBER 2014
The Emnambithi/Ladysmith municipality’s Youth Development Section working with the Department of Edu-
cation recently hosted an Examination prayer for scholar in the Ladysmith and surrounding areas.
Full story on page 3.
Emnambithi Municipality @emnambithi_mun Website: www.ladysmith.co.za
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EMNAMBITHI/LADYSMITH
MUNICIPALITY
RELAUNCHES ITS BR&E
The Emnambithi/ within the municipality and
Ladysmith Municipalities create job opportunities
LED section hosted an and increase the munici-
event to re-launch the palities revenue base
Business retention and (rates).
expansion programme at
The key performance of
the Royal Hotel this
the LED in this regard is
month. The event took
therefore to visit at least
place amongst some of
30 businesses within the
the prominent business
financial year.
men and women of Lady-
smith as well as with Ever since the programme
Trade and Investment was introduced, the Emn-
KZN. ambithi/Ladysmith Munici-
The business retention pality LED portfolio repre-
and expansion pro- sentatives have been visit-
gramme is an initiative ing several businesses in
Development, Planning and Human which commenced in 2009 an aid to interact, assist
Settlements Executive Manager Mr Mkhize for all municipalities in and engage with the busi-
KZN with the purpose of nesses on their business
addresses the guests at the related issues and hoe the
assisting existing busi-
re-launch of the BR&E nesses to remain within municipality can assist in
the municipality and not sustaining the business
close down and relocate, and avoid relocation into
also to assist the existing other towns.
businesses to expand
Emnambithi/Ladysmith Deputy Mayor Cllr SR Mfusi
with Jennifer from the Business Chamber. On the
left are some of the guests who were present at thet
BR&E launch
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EMNAMBITHI NEWS PAGE 3
Scholars from Ladysmith and surrounding areas were gathered at the Indoor sports complex on
Friday 19 September for an examination prayer.
Scholars from Ladysmith gathered with their teachers at the Indoor
Sports complex on Friday 19 September at the 2014 exam prayer.
This year the scholars were exposed to motivation and prayer from
well known Pastor Zondo, motivation from Ukhozi FM’s Sbu Buthelezi
and gospel artist Sgwili. The event proved emotional for others who
were present as tears were seen when some of the songs were sang.
Pastor Zondo spoke to the young people telling them that in order to
get to the top you need to have been at the bottom. Department of
Education officials as well as Emnambithi/Ladysmith officials were al-
so at the event.
Gospel Artist Sgwili was per-
forming inspirational music at
At the main table were the guest speakers at the event, in the front ad-
the event.
dressing the pupils is Sbu Buthelezi.
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Emnambithi Ladysmith Municipality tion for the quiz competition. In the this competition a success – from
Library Services held their 2nd Inter grade 6 category, 17 schools en- the hardworking learners to the sac-
Library Spelling Bee Mega Chal- tered the competition with only 7 rificing educators, parents and
lenge on 10 September 2014 at the schools making it to the Mega Chal- sponsors.
Utility Hall to commence with a se- lenge. The winner in the grade 6 The event built up to a climax after a
quence of activities to celebrate Lit- category was Sean Garridigan rep- total of 34 rounds , when spectators,
eracy Month. The competition was resenting Agra Crescent Library parents and contestants rooted and
held in three levels. Inter class, inter (Acaciavale Primary), in second cheered for the remaining four
school and finally the Inter Library place was Lusanele Nhlangothi rep- Spelling Bee contenders who were
Mega Challenge. A total of 13 resenting Colenso Library (Colenso battling it out for first place. The
schools participated with only 8 Primary), and in third place was judges were challenged to use the
schools reaching the Inter- Library Wandile Hadebe representing Agra elimination list to declare the top
Mega Challenge level. The eager Crescent Library (M.L Sultan Prima- speller.
grade 5 spellers made a calm and ry). The winner in the grade 9 cate- At the end of the day, an Awards
steady start , displaying confidence gory was Humera Ismail represent- Ceremony to honor the top spellers
with each progressive round. After a ing Agra Crescent Library ( Islamic with well-deserved prizes. Applause
nail-biting 10 rounds, the top speller Education Centre), second place and cheers filled the room as the
of the day and winner of the compe- went to Sanele Hlongwane repre- winners were announced. The top
tition was Bonga Dlada, representing senting Ladysmith Public Library speller for the day was Aishwari Par-
Colenso Library (M.L.Sultan Colenso (Klipriver High) and third place went thab , followed very closely by Alisha
Primary), in second place was to Denelle Ramsamy representing Naidoo , Zuhairaa Sardiwalla and
Anele Mchunu representing Agra Agra Crescent Library ( Ladysmith Tashfiq Rahman.
Crescent Library (M.C.Varman Pri- Secondary). Thank you to everyone who made
mary ) and third was Andiswa The top three contestants in each this competition a success – from
Vilakazi also representing Colenso category were rewarded for their the hardworking learners to the sac-
Library (Colenso Primary School) . efforts with books prizes and Gift rificing educators and parents.
To continue with our celebration and Vouchers. All contestants were giv- Sincere gratitude goes out to One-
promotion of literacy, a Quiz Mega en certificates for participating. In Stop Computers for sponsoring a
Challenge was held on 11 Septem- execution of the quiz competition, Mercer tablet for the top speller. Dic-
ber 2014 at the same venue with we found that learners were motivat- tionaries sponsored by Cambridge
grade 6 and grade 9 learners. This ed to study in a relaxed, informal University Press and books spon-
event was held in two segments . In manner improving their retrieval and sored by Oxford University Press
part one, contestants faced 20 retention skills. It also helped them were given to each learner who
questions on democracy in South to identify gaps in their general made it to the Mega finals. Our spe-
Africa. Prior research had to be done knowledge and work towards im- cial thanks also goes to Concept
by contestants for this round. In part proving areas in which they per- Advertising and Mac signs for their
two, questions were based on a gen- formed poorly. kind contributions. Congratulations
eral knowledge booklet which were Ladysmith Library Services would to all who participated and we hope
given to all contestants in prepara- like to thank everyone who made to see all of you again next year!
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900 000 jobs to
be created by
2020 in KZN
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Senzo per annum between 2001 and
Mchunu has reiterated his 2005 and at 3.3% from 2006- economy of KZN should in-
commitment to working with 2009 despite the recession. crease from R28 110 per capi-
big business to unlock the po- KZN economy outperformed ta in 2010, to R39 760 in 2020
tential of this province. He was the national economy during and R56 230 in 2030. This im-
speaking today in his capacity 2012, 2.95% vs 2.55%. This is plies doubling of GDP Per
as the co-chairperson of the as a result of efforts of big Capita as a target set in the
KZN Growth Coalition during business working with govern- National Development Plan.”
the executive breakfast attend- ment.” “To achieve these targets, we
ed by more than 300 members “We need to do is to build on will have to ensure that where
of the coalition. the success that we have the cost of doing business is
“It was in 2005, exactly ten made since the launch of the low, attracting new and pro-
years ago when my predeces- coalition ten years ago. The tecting existing ventures in all
sor Cde Sbu Ndebele officially desired outcomes we have set sectors, growing the economy
launched the KwaZulu-Natal in respect of the economy and and creating employment. We
Growth Coalition. At that time, job creation, is a situation recognise that we will not be
the ANC as the ruling party in where everyone who wants to able to achieve the social de-
the province took a conscious work can find work, or start his velopment, nor the economic
decision to form this partner- or her own business. For now development objectives of our
ship in order to drive economic we want to half unemployment Province if we do not develop
growth in the province. I want and ensure that total value of our human resource capacity
to pay tribute to the former output of all sectors within the to its full potential. It is for
Ndebele and the former prem- provincial economy increases these reasons that we have
ier Dr Zweli Mkhize for laying from 2010 value of R 267 200 launched the Human Re-
the foundation for government million to R 450 000 million in sources Development Council
to work with the private sec- 2020 and to R 750 000 million which will guide KZN on how
tor.” in 2030, as measured in 2005 to drive skills revolution in the
“Today’s gathering represents Rand value.” province.”
an opportune time to take “We want the total employment “We are focusing on the whole
stock of our mutual achieve- within the provincial economy education continuum, starting
ments over the past ten years, of KZN to increase from 2,4 with early childhood develop-
and the challenges which still million in 2010, to 3,3 million in ment, through school and adult
confront us. We are proud that 2020 and 4,5 million in 2030. basic education, as well as ar-
KZN is the second largest This translates to us having to tisan and technical training,
economy in SA, recording a create 2.1 million jobs by 2030, and higher education rendered
GDP of R322bn. KZN has also of which 900 000 have to be at tertiary education level.”
been one of the fastest grow- created by 2020; and the GDP Issued by the Office of the
ing economies growing at 4% per Capita within the provincial Premier
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