The Bahá’ís of uMngeni joined millions of their fellow believers in universally celebrating the Births of Bahá’u’lláh, Founder of their Faith, and the Báb, His Forerunner, on 29 and 30 October. This year, 29 October marked the 200th anniversary of the Birth of the Báb in Shiraz, Persia (now Iran).

To some, these names may be unfamiliar. In English, Bahá’u’lláh means “the Glory of God”, in isiZulu, “iNkazimulo kaNkulunkulu”. The Báb means “the Gate” or “iSango”.

The Bahá’í Faith teaches that, from the time of the creation of mankind, God has sent a succession of Divine Educators, who have progressively revealed to us the Word of God. Each Divine Educator renews eternal spiritual truths and reveals social and moral teachings suited for that age and man’s capacity to understand. There have been many such Educators, some known to most people include Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Krishna, Zoroaster, Jesus, and Muhammad – and now the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh.

While most people may see these Educators and their teachings as separate, the Bahá’ís see them as one. The teachings of these Divine Educators unfold as chapters in an endless book. Each chapter renews the Word of God, refreshes God’s religion, expands the unity of human civilisation and improving the spiritual and material condition of the world.

Bahá’u’lláh, who publicly announced His Revelation in 1863, is the most recent of these Divine Educators. This chapter of progressive Revelation from God opened with the Báb who, in Iran in 1844, brought new teachings from God. The purpose of the Báb’s Revelation was to prepare the world for the Promised One of All Ages, Bahá’u’lláh.

The Báb’s teachings swept through Iran like wildfire. The fear and apprehension they caused among the political and religious leaders resulted in the public execution of the Báb by firing squad in 1850, the execution of over 20000 of His followers, and the imprisonment and exile of Bahá’u’lláh for the remainder of His earthly life. The intention was to extinguish this new Faith and bring an end to its proposed reforms to society.

Despite these efforts, as with all the Divine Educators, the teachings of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh and the stories of their lives survived to inspire millions of people around the world to work for the sole aim of uniting the peoples of the world as a single family as the children of the same Creator. In every corner of the globe, Bahá’ís continue to share and put into practice the teachings of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh through neighbourhood-level community building activities and service projects.

To celebrated these “twin birthdays”, the Bahá’ís of uMngeni have hosted several activities over the last few months. Most have been intimate celebrations in homes, where families and their friends and neighbours share stories and pray together, recounting episodes from the life of the Báb. A key part of their celebrations have been public and private viewings of a 48 minute movie called “Dawn of the Light” which tells the story of the Báb and of the efforts of the Bahá’ís in various parts of the world to address hard issues of building unity to overcome the many divisions in society. The movie is freely available for viewing or download at https://bicentenary.bahai.org.

To join one of these ongoing celebrations or to learn more about the Bahá’í Faith, call 083 7442490, write This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.bahai.org.za

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November Is Adopt A Senior Pet Month!

A month dedicated to helping older pets find loving forever homes. Shelters and rescues across the country hope those looking to adopt a new furry friend will consider adding a senior pet to the family.

We care about sweet senior animals, help spread the word throughout November.

We can help older pets find homes together.

Further reading:

https://dogtime.com/…/18712-november-is-national-adopt-a-se…

From: www.dogtime.com

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The search is on for science, technology and technical innovations that will help reduce and eliminate plastic waste, and be the next great 21st century innovation that could change the world, as the UK-based Commonwealth Litter Programme (CLIP), introduces its STOMP (Stamp Out Marine Plastic Pollution) Awards in South Africa.

The awards, which are open to all South African residents, are grouped into four categories: Technology or Technical Design, Product Development, Inspire through Creativity, and Action.

Finalists in the Technology or Technical Design category will present their ideas or projects at CLIP’s Innovation Conference co-hosted by the Sustainable Seas Trust, titled STEM the tide of plastic waste in Africa, in Cape Town in 4 and 5 December. The winner will also receive a trip to the UK in 2020, to attend the London CLIP Conference, along with winners from across the Commonwealth, where they will showcase their project. They will also receive further research and development mentoring and support from industry experts at South Africa’s Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

With 90% of marine litter made up of plastics that originate from land and sea-based sources, it is one of the most widespread problems facing oceans, and key to coming up with solutions to this plastic pollution problem, are the science, technology and technical innovators.

Speaking about their involvement in the awards Jerome Andrew, Senior Researcher and Project Manager at the CSIR said, “With the ever-increasing challenges around marine plastic that has a direct impact on the quality of life for the people of this country, and its marine life, we are very excited about the possibilities and potential of some ideas that may come through this initiative. It is our organisational objective to undertake directed, multidisciplinary research and technological innovation that contributes to the improved quality of life of South Africans. So we look forward to seeing the submissions and hopefully there will be one brilliant innovation that we can support in becoming a sustainable solution to the plastic problem.”

‘While we are encouraging people to enter into any category in the awards, we are particular interested from a long-term and sustainable point of view, in those studying, researching and working in the science, technology and technical sectors who are the thinkers and creators that are finding new ideas, inventions and innovations that cut across so many aspects of our 21st century lifestyles,” says Duncan Pritchard, from Green Corridors in Durban, the Project Manager of the Awards. “This a global problem and we are looking for those individuals or institutions in South Africa who may have the solutions the world needs. Wouldn’t that be awesome to have a South African innovation blaze the trail in stamping out marine pollution?”


All categories are important to a holistic approach to dealing with the plastic pollution problem and will be awarded and acknowledged. CLIP, however, recognizes that innovations in the technology or technical design category will be where the practical solutions will emanate.

CLIP is led by the United Kingdom through the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), funded by the UK’s Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), and has partnered with Green Corridors, a Durban based non-profit organisation to roll out the awards programme in South Africa.

For more information about all the categories and prizes or to enter go to www.stompawards.co.za. Entries close on 8 November after which there is a public voting period for one week until 15 November.

Photo Credit Val Adamson
The Clip Stomp Awards is a call to South Africans to come up with innovations and ideas to reduce marine plastic pollution. Like this simple litter boom - which is positioned on the Umngeni river in Durban, that picks up the litter before it heads into the ocean. Here Sifiso Mngoma of Green Corridors, (the NPC running the awards programme) looks at how successfully this boom innovation is in collecting plastic waste from the river which is then sent for recycling. "Better still, let’s just stop the use of plastic,” he says. "But in the meantime - we appeal to people to innovate by creating solutions to solve the plastic crisis, and enter the awards.” wwwstompawards.co.za.

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Summer is here, warm long days, afternoon thunderstorms to quench the parched soils winter has left us and the smell of freshly cut grass triggers your memory of years gone by.
It is also what triggers the snake season which means that human/ snake encounters will be on the increase and members of the public are asked not to kill snakes but rather contact me to safely remove it. As it begins to heat up snakes come out of hibernation, taking advantage of the warmer weather they will be actively searching for prey items. It is also the beginning of the mating season for some species so it's not uncommon to find two or more snakes in the same area looking for a mate. The female releases a pheromone, leaving a scent trail which will attract the attention of at least one or many males looking to mate with her.
If you encounter a snake:
Don't panic.
Don't try to pick it up.
Don't try to kill the snake.
Do keep all pets and children safe from the snake's location in the home.
And probably the most important is to keep an eye on it until help arrives.
In the event of a snake bite:
DO NOT cut the bite site and try to suck out the venom. It does not work and you may end up making things worse for the patient.
DO NOT apply a tourniquet.
DO NOT inject antivenom yourself as the patient may have an allergic reaction to the antivenom. If required, antivenom must be administered by a doctor in a hospital as large quantities may be needed and should the patient go into anaphylactic shock, it can be treated promptly.
DO keep the patient calm. The faster the heartbeat, the faster the venom is spread.
DO take off any jewellery, wristwatch, tight clothing, shoes, or anything that may restrict blood flow if the patient is bitten on the arm, hand, lower leg, or foot.
DO contact the hospital so that they are aware of the emergency and
DO mark the site of the bite and the time at which you are bitten with a pen or a permanent marker. This will tell the doctor the time you were bitten and track the movement of the venom.
I am an experienced snake handler (30yrs) and I'm passionate when it comes to snakes. I operate from Howick and cover the Midlands and surrounding areas. All snakes that are removed will be assessed and if necessary will be fed and watered before being released in a safe place out of harm's way.
Should you encounter a snake/s on your property, instead of trying to kill the snake, please don’t hesitate to contact Lance van der Bank anytime on +27(0)79 615 1816 as I am available 24/7.

Pictured above : Lance with a snouted cobra.

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What is the Custodianship Program?

The program is designed to support the running of our rehabilitation centre, and allow people who support our work to be more closely involved. The join up fee for the program goes directly to the running costs of our centre, but in return for their support our Custodians get benefits no other members of the public do.

 This program is vital to keeping our organisation running and our animals fed.

As a Custodian you will receive:

Invites to all FREEME Wildlife events,

Invites to Custodian Insights,

Discounts on selected courses and merchandise,

Holiday Club activities,

A monthly newsletter,

A certificate of appreciation

 Sign up to become a Custodian in two easy steps:

Step 1 – Fill in the Custodian Application Form with your selected Custodian membership level

Step 2 – Make a payment for your selected Custodian membership level using your name as reference

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It has been a very busy year in South Africa’s competitive specialty coffee scene, with five local coffee competitions already completed. Not forgetting the two internationals, which saw South Africa’s current best barista, Harry Mole, and the country’s current best cup taster, Thabang Maluleka and latte artist, Christopher Abrahams, compete at the World Coffee Championships in Boston and Berlin respectively.

Competition season started with Nationals in Ballito at the beginning of the year, before kick starting the regional competitions, which saw Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, host the best baristas from their province to crown the next set of top competitors who’ll be representing at 2020’s National Coffee Competitions at Food & Hospitality (HOSTEX) in Johannesburg, 1-3 March.

The focus now however again turns to KwaZulu-Natal, for SCASA’s last regional coffee competition of 2019, set to come alive at The Pearls Mall in Umhlanga, 7-9 November. Baristas will have the opportunity to compete in three disciplines, the Cup Tasters, Latte Art and Barista competitions.

The Cup Tasters competition demonstrates speed, pure senses and accuracy in distinguishing the taste differences in specialty coffees. Cuppers need to discriminate between different coffees in choosing the odd one from a triangle of three cups in a row of eight.

The Latte Art competition highlights artistic expression that challenges the barista in an on-demand performance. Baristas need to create two identical free-pour lattes and two identical designer lattes, which allow etching and decoration, all under the watchful eyes of a set of judges.

The Barista competition is all about performance, skill and passion for coffee, as well as being able to pour delicious coffee under pressure, with a panel of skilled judges watching the barista’s every move as they produce four espressos, four milk beverages and four signature drinks, all in under 15 minutes.

Specialty Coffee Association of Southern Africa’s chairman, Bernard Muneri, is excited about the direction specialty coffee is heading and has urged for more local baristas to get involved: “The coffee industry is always evolving and that excites us. SCASA is all about coming together, sharing and celebrating specialty coffee. Through our barista competitions every year, we have seen baristas taking part and thereafter open their own café or roastery. Nothing makes me more happier than seeing baristas develop into entrepreneurs in their own way and for more to enter as competitors to up skill their knowledge.”

Entries for KZN’s regional coffee competitions are still open and can be downloaded from SCASA’s website at www.scasa.co.za.

The event will be free and open to the public who will have the opportunity to meet some of the region’s best coffee talent and to learn more about the world of specialty coffee.

ABOUT SCASA:
The Speciality Coffee Association of Southern Africa (SCASA) is the only recognized non-profit organization in South Africa representing the coffee industry from seed to cup. SCASA’s members take up the responsibility to offer great products and exciting events to the public, uplifting the coffee industry of South Africa. SCASA proudly holds the regional license of the World Barista Competition (WBC) and in this respect oversees and manages the Regional and National Coffee Competitions, while arranging for the National South African Barista, Latte Art and Cup Tasters champions, to attend the annual World Barista Championships and proudly represent our country. Our members enjoy access to a large network of professional coffee producers, roasters, retailers and equipment manufacturers. Members are offered unlimited access to the SCASA website, plus essential professional tools, training seminars, market research and more.SCASA is registered as a Section 21, Non-profit company, with the Registrar of Companies.SCASA is motivated to ignite a ‘United Passion For Coffee’ for all coffee lovers.

Photo Credit: The Coffee Magazine

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Spekboom project to reduce tourism industry's carbon footprint

At least 5000 Spekboom will be planted...

www.getaway.co.za

#SpekboomChallenge

You might have seen this challenge around Facebook, what you didn't know is that Spekboom absorbs carbon from the air!

One mature Spekboom can process 4 to 8kg of carbon dioxide per year, making it 100 times more effective than one Pine tree in comparison.

One hectare of mature spekboom is 10 times more effective in processing carbon dioxide, compared to one hectare of the amazon forest

We challenge you to plant 10 Spekboom this year. One plant can make many other plants.

Join the movement.

https://www.getaway.co.za/…/spekboom-project-to-reduce-tou…/

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A country toy shop stocked with quality toys, puzzles, games, crafts and books. Come in and pick out some books for your weekend reading.

Thie gem of a toy shop shop is a stockist of educational toys, puzzles, games, crafts, novelty toys, books and more. Popular brands include Lego, Melissa & Doug, Big Jigs, Think Fun, Top Trumps, Top Model, Hooligans Kids Clothing and Sylvanian Families.

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With Christmas 70 days away, the KSS team would like to remind you to get you alarm serviced before you go away. There is often a “mad scramble” as people realise they need an upgrade, alarm addition or a general alarm service before the festive season.

For service bookings or more information and advice call Gary on 0828947628 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Keshen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 0833935265.

Administration
Please advise the KSS administration office if any of your details have changed (email address, phone numbers, and key holders). Please also make sure that you advise the office about house sitters during the festive season. These details need to be added to the system temporarily so we know who to contact in case of an emergency. You can contact Elaine on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Monique on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 033 330 5911 to update these details.

Positive feedback
KSS are out there every day making a difference, in small and big ways. It feels so great to be applauded for the action we take and the care we afford the community. This encouraging message was posted on social media which reached our offices:

“So I just wanted to say “KUDOS to KSS”. This morning my Mom accidentally triggered the alarm, I was in the shower and didn’t hear/answer their 2 check-up calls, and I think my Mom didn’t hear the check-up calls they made to her phone either, and so they actually came to my house to check. Yes, all of the above is part of the service, BUT the speed that all this was done was absolutely amazing!!. My Mom said it was literally minutes from the time she triggered the alarm to the time she had FOUR KSS guys in our front yard. Thank you KSS for your awesome service”

You have no idea what positive feedback does for our whole team. Thank you.

On the flipside – if there are any concerns you, as a client may have, please contact the KSS office or Management directly so that we can immediately attend to them. We are here to fix things and keep our clients happy.

You are safer with us!

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The UCSI now has 16 UCSI gantries feeding through to the UCSI Operations Manager and the SNIPR TrackBox Control Centre. This has all been done through Community funding and support.

The 3 latest UCSI gantries have gone up in Hilton at the Anew Hilton Hotel (funded by Fogden Properties, Voigts Group and Anew Hilton Hotel), Crompton Road on Dennis Shepstone Drive (funded by Cowan House and The Hilton Ratepayers Association), and then at the Rotunda (funded by J Leslie Smith Attorneys and Rotunda).

We still need to “plug some holes” – especially in Merrivale, Merrivale Rural, Cedara, Howick West and Mpophomeni, and we need to grow our monthly contributions towards the UCSI from the community.

How can you get involved?
Please join the UCSI as a contributing member. The UCSI will not be sustainable without monthly community support from business entities and private individuals. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information on how to join and make a contribution. Private individuals from R50pm and business entities from R300pm.

The UCSI is making a difference and herewith from Hilton SAPS - “At the Hilton Police station we have already noticed a reduction in our reported crime which there is no doubt that the Umgeni Community Safety Initiative {UCSI} has played a major role towards”.

The UCSI receives numerous alerts on a monthly basis. These alerts include “watch and monitor”, “misreads” and legitimate “positive alerts” (generated through the SAPS CAS database which is linked directly to SNIPR). The UCSI manages all these various alerts and follows-up to make sure that each one is dealt with accordingly.

Who are the affiliated Security Companies?

Knight Security Solutions
Ballid Security
PMB Security

These affiliated security companies have “bought” into holistic COMMUNITY safety. Has your security company affiliated? To become an affiliated security company they need to register with the UCSI and make a monthly contribution in order to receive information about “alerts” generated locally, so that they can assist Law Enforcement with criminal incidents and man-power in the area.

Be a part of a “Best Practice Model” community project and help make a difference, locally, in KZN and South Africa.

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The Midlands Hiking Club is a very friendly club for lovers of nature and the great outdoors, and has over 140 members from all over the Kwazulu-Natal Midlands. The club caters for all levels of hiking fitness, and hikes range from day hikes to weekend backpacking to strenuous multi-day backpacking expeditions.

Day hikes are generally in the Midlands area and are enjoyed by both new and experienced hikers.

Weekend backpacking trips usually take place in the Drakensberg Mountains but sometimes on closer trails like the Blinkwater Trail near Greytown. Hikers spend the nights in caves in the heart of the mountains, in tents, or in huts along the trail.

Weekend outings also include camping, mainly in the Drakensberg or at the coast, with hikes each day from the campsite followed by social braais in the evening. Hikes from well-equipped Berg Cottages are also included.

 The objectives of the club are to:

- Promote hiking and backpacking activities
- Foster good relationships between hikers; and work with other similar clubs and associations
- Train members in skills and competence for leading groups of hikers
- Encourage the development of awareness of nature; and promote nature conservation
- Encourage the improvement of facilities and trails.

Photo credit to Midlands Hiking Club.

Can any of us understand how it would feel to have been in boarding school since you were five years old?

To have never had your mother attend a single performance or award ceremony? To have never had a parent with you to acknowledge any of your achievements?
Can anyone relate to this statement: "I feel like my school IS my family. Sometimes I feel like they are all I have." Or this statement: “The ONLY good thing in my life is singing.”

We need to find funding for our beautiful girls who, through no faults of their own, have parents who have fallen on hard times and can no longer afford their fees.
Yes they are in a private school, and some might say they should just leave and return to government schooling - but we need to remember they are here for a reason. They are here because they have unique artistic talents that they will not be able to nurture and grow in a normal school environment.
I just cannot look them in the eye and tell them that they must leave. PLEASE HELP!

Read their stories. These are all genuine cases, but we are just calling them Angel 1, Angel 2, etc. in order to protect their identities. These reference numbers will be used to ensure the right girl gets the funding.

And if you feel you want to help, there are several ways you can do this:
1. SMS SING TO 42646. R30 will be taken off your airtime / contract.

2. Make a donation to Drakondale, into the following account, and use Angel 1 or Angel 2 as your reference.
Drakondale Girls Choir School
FNB Howick
ACC No. 62636342925
REF. ANGEL 1 or ANGEL 2

3. Corporate or Company donors needing to take advantage of tax rebates will receive a Section 18a Certificate from The United Africa Girls Choir Organisation who have offered to collect funds on our behalf.
UNITED AFRICA GIRLS CHOIR (NGO, Registered Section 18a Company)
NEDBANK Branch Code 198765
ACC No. 1140512536
ACC TYPE: Current
REF. ANGEL 1 or ANGEL 2

4. PLEDGE a monthly amount towards school fees for 2020. Just give us your name and email address and we will send you a pledge agreement. You can choose the following options:
1. R100 a month 2. R250 a month 3. R500 a month 4. R1000 a month

“My name is Angel 1. That’s not my real name but I can’t tell you that - and I like Angel better than my real name anyway, so I don’t mind.”

“I have always loved singing. In 2017 I was singing a solo at my junior school concert when I was approached and offered a 50% scholarship to attend Drakondale Girls Choir School. This was the MOST exciting thing that had ever happened to me. I had not had a very easy life before this, with some quite horrible things happening to me which I also can’t talk about, and had never been offered anything this amazing before.
I begged my parents day and night, and sang to them continuously until they finally agreed.
2018 was probably the best year of my life, and included our choir winning GOLD in the WORLD CHOIR GAMES.”

“In about September last year though, my parents got divorced ... and suddenly my father just disappeared out of my life. I didn’t know it at the time, but my mother was no longer able to keep paying the full fees, even after the scholarship, because my father was the chief breadwinner and he was nowhere to be seen.
Finally, a year later, my mother admitted to me that I am going to have to leave school because she already owes so much money and can no longer make the payments.”

“I am so, so sad. Initially I even tried to commit suicide but I am now under a psychologist’s care and learning to cope. Fortunately, my grades have always been quite good so I have been able to keep them up - and the singing helps me on a daily basis. But...singing is the only GOOD thing in my life and I desperately want to stay at Drakondale and keep singing. I have grown so much here and have some wonderful friends.” ANGEL1

My ‘name’ is Angel 2. In 2018 I joined Darkondale Girls Choir School and I was immensely proud to have passed the singing audition.
Daily life at Drakondale is filled with incredible experiences. I am proud to be attending a private school, but I am also determined not to lose sight of my roots.
I recently attended the Reed Dance. I was amazed that this could be every day life for some people - and I loved the experience. I felt “cultured” because absolutely no private school girls were there as they tend to look down on this event. I hope I made history ... and I got to meet the King.

My Reed Dance experience was so much fun and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It made me appreciate what I have, but it also made me proud to not be afraid to explore my cultural roots.

Which brings me to the reason for this letter, and not being afraid to ask for help when you need it.
My mother is a single, very hard working parent who does everything she can to support me financially. Because of this I very seldom get to see her and she can never manage to attend any of my shows or concerts. However, I did not quite understand how much she was battling to keep me at Drakondale. Finally, my mother has admitted to me that I am going to have to leave school because she already owes the school so much money and can no longer pay the fees.

I do NOT want to leave Drakondale. I want to keep singing and I want to be here with my friends who ARE my family, because my mother has to go away so much that I don’t often see her.

I would be most grateful if you could help. That would be super amazing.” - ANGEL 2

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Last week we featured Asanda Mohapi and Puppy as our "dog guardian of the week" story. Asanda lives next door to one of our long-term attendees, Slindokuhle Ngubane and his dear little dog, Mercy. Sadly, Asanda was recently orphaned and now lives with his frail grandmother. Slindokuhle’s mother, Grace, not only agreed to care for a dog for Asanda, but has also unofficially adopted both Asanda and his aged grandmother.

To help out Asanda’s struggling grandmother, as well as Grace who is feeding two extra people, we put together a food parcel from some of the funds raised during our food parcel plea earlier this year. We delivered the food (as well as the kids and dogs!) to Grace’s home after dog school on Friday. Grace was very overcome and so delighted by the generosity. After a huge hug, she said “that is so kind, I cannot believe that people can be so kind to strangers… I thank everyone who has helped to give us this lovely food, you will all be very blessed”.
Grace also mentioned that Asanda's grandmother is very ill, and is actually in hospital at the moment. As a result, Asanda is now living with her. “I have three boys so one more is no problem” she said with a big grin, “and Asanda is a very good boy”.
As we left, Grace said “please don’t worry about Asanda and Puppy... my husband has a good job and he works hard... so we will always care for Asanda and Puppy”.

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We congratulate Luyanda Madladla (left) and Nompumelelo Ngobese (right) who achieved their Bronze President's Awards and Radley Jackson (centre) who has achieved his Silver President's Award. Age Quod Agis!

The President’s Award for Youth Empowerment is part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. It is an exciting personal challenge for young people between the ages of 14 and 24. It started in the United Kingdom in 1956 and was first available in South Africa in 1983. There are over 14,300 active participants in the country from schools, prisons, community youth groups and children’s homes.

German educationalist Kurt Hahn, who conceptualised the Award programme, said: “When the mind is stretched by new experiences it can never return to its former dimensions.” The Award is about stretching YOU(TH)!

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Howick Hospice is a non-profit organisation committed to caring for the terminally ill through home-based care, education and training,  and bereavement support. Hospice relies on support and financial contributions from the general public, corporate sector, and philanthropic donors.

Please support this fun event.

Charity Run/Walk for Howick Hospice
@ Piggly Wiggly
Sunday, 10 November 2019
9am
R50 Donation
More info contact 033 3305257
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The Renoverge Project is a coordinated approach to restoring beauty to the CBD, exits/entrances to Howick and Main Road areas. Our vision is to simply ‘make Howick beautiful again’, attracting potential investors and a much-needed boost to our local economy; while at the same time giving residents a community to be proud of. A coordinated effort between all sectors is needed to achieve this in a sustainable way.

Get involved by making a monthly donation of R100 per month to Love Howick to help cover the costs of their daily clean up efforts. We need the support of the Howick community.

LOVE HOWICK BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS
Account number: 62774727039
Account name: love howick npc
Bank: first national bank, howick
Branch code: 220725

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Thandoluhle Mache and Bova have been attending the Friday afternoon classes at Funda Nenja for a couple of years now.

Thandoluhle is just nine years old, but she handles sweet Bova beautifully. She says that “Bova is old now… he is five years old… Bova became alive when I was this big” as she puts her hand down to just above her knee. Indeed, we have noticed the distinguished greying moustache that Bova is sporting.

Five years old is pretty old for a township dog as most don’t survive past 4-5 years according to research by the State Veterinary Department. However, Bova is in fantastic condition and is very well cared for, so we are hopeful that he will have many years ahead of him.

Thandoluhle says that she first came to Funda Nenja “because I saw that all the children come here on Friday afternoons and that they have fun with the dogs. I told my grandmother that I want to come here with Bova”.

Thandoluhle says that Bova “can do the sit and the walk but not so much of the other training”. This young lady is a serious student who carefully listens to every word from the instructor and tries very hard to train Bova, “but sometimes Bova only likes to watch... or to lick me... or to hold hands and hug”. Indeed, Bova is a very affectionate boy who adores attention from everyone!

Thandoluhle lives with her grandparents and siblings as both her parents work far away from home. She says that the best thing about Bova is that “he is so happy” and that "he likes to play with me all the time… he is always fun”.

When this sweet young lady grows up she would like to be “a doctor to the dogs”.

News supplied by Funda Nenja.