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2014 marks the 20th anniversary of the Brindhaven Hindi Paatshala. The top 10students from 2013 will celebrate proudly having graduated. Read more on page 9.
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Struggle stalwartremembers Madiba>> Sunny Singh urges youth to take action to ensure a better future
KAVEEL SINGH
FAIRBREEZE Secondary School in Tongaat hosted a memorial lecture and symposium for lateformer statesman and South African president
Nelson Mandela.The event that took place at the school on Friday,
17 January with a number of dignitaries and pupilsin attendance hosted struggle veteran Sunny Singhas its guest speaker.
Addressing the large crowd, principal Ash Maharaj spoke highly of struggle heroes both living anddead. He highlighted the importance of appreciatingthe sacrifices made in the past.
“South Africa is a very unique country. We are anemergingdemocracythatcontainsmanychallenges.But there is much for us to be thankful for. Legendssuch as Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and the likesof those heroes are hard to find today.
“The youth were always placed as a priority forMadiba and for good reason. He saw the potentialthat the future could hold for the country and he envisaged greatness for us all.”
Maharaj added that is was the responsibility ofthe youth to ensure that the sacrifices made by Mandela were lived up to.
“You must all remember the fight that enablesus all to have equal rights and opportunities in thiscountry. No longer do you have to use a specific toiletor beach. We are free and there is no price that canbe put on freedom.”
Guest speaker Singh shared memories about theapartheid struggle with pupils and also emphasisedthe need to for them to know struggle stories.
“We find our current society lacks a certain ethosthat was prevalent all those years ago amongst ourpeople. There is a responsibility we have to honour
those who died for the simple freedoms we take forgranted today.”
Sharing a story with pupils Singh recalled how heattended a meeting with Mandela in Reservoir Hillsin 1962 where he was one of 12 people in themeeting.
“We had to go through extreme measures to simply meet at a safe venue. There was a ban on us evencongregating with each other.
“The struggle has not ended for us. We have tomeet out social justice now. This is our new fight.Those who are in power are not providing jobs for theneedy. The fact that there are people in our countrywho do not have proper water to drink after 20 yearssays something.”
Singh said it was not just the ANC, but the wholecountry that required a greater understanding.
“Many of us sit back and blame the ANC and inmany cases they are to blame for many mishaps inour country. But our people are also very apathetic,”said Singh.
“We need to get up off our armchairs and helpour fellow man. For too long have we sat back andexpected things from government. We must nowmarch in numbers and take what is due to us all.”
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A FOUR-man commission of inquiryis set to probe the circumstances ofthe deadly structural collapse of theR208 million Tongaat Mall.
The national Department of La-bour said on Tuesday, the commis-sion was expected to begin a formalhearing next month.It would investigate concerns raisedand the series of events that led to themall collapse in November.
The department’s occupationalhealth and safety manager Phumud-zoMaphaha, whowill head the com-mission, declined to comment on de-tailsof thehearing,butsaid inastate-ment that 20 to 50 witnesses wereexpected to be called.
The inquiry, which is open to themedia, has been set down for twoweeks next month.
TiborSzana,thedepartment’sact-ing deputy director-general, said theinquiry would run just like a courtcase, with Maphaha as the presiding
KAVEEL SINGH
THE number of people killed ina head-on collision in Tongaaton Thursday, 16 January has
risen to three, according toparamed-ics.
“One of the critically injured wentinto cardiacarrest at the scene. Para-medicsworked fervently forabout30minutes to try and resuscitate the29-year-oldman.Despite all their effortsthemanwas declared dead on scenebringing the death toll to three,” said
Netcare 911 spokesperson ChrisBotha.
Two other people were killed andfour injured in the head-on collision.
Botha said one of the vehicles hadburst into flames on impact with twopeople trapped in the wreckage.
“Tragically they died on scene dueto the extensive injuries sustained.”
In a separate accident, 19 peoplewere injured in a collision betweentwo minibus taxis in Somerset Parknear Durban, Crisis Medical Para-medics said.
Spokesperson Neil Powell saidthey sustained various injuries fromminor to moderate.
“Oncethepatientswerestabilised,they were loaded into waiting ambu-lances before being taken to variousareahospitals for further treatment.”
Fatal crash in Tongaat>> Three killed in horrific accident
officerwhowill question thewitness-es.
Thepartieswill be entitled tohavelegal representatives present tocross-examine the witnesses.
The department is conducting theformal inquiry in terms of section 32of theOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct toprobeallegationsof negligencethat results in occupational injuriesand death of workers.
Two workers, Zakithi Nxumaloand Zwelibanzi Masuku died in thecollapse and 29 were injured.
Thedeveloper of themall, Rectan-gle Property Investment,was servedwith contempt of court papers bythe eThekwini Municipality lastmonth.
The company is run by controver-sialDurbanbusinessmanJaySingh’sson, Ravi Jagadasan, who had indi-catedthat theyintendedopposingthecontempt application, which wouldbe heard next month in the DurbanHigh Court.
The department said it would re-
veal the inquiry start date once thecommission received all outstandingreports.
According to the department’spress statement, the commissionwould, once the hearings are com-plete, prepare a report of its findingsand recommendations which will besenttolabourministerMildredOliph-ant, thedepartment’s chief inspector,Thobile Lamati, and the Directorateof Public Prosecutions for their con-
sideration.Maphaha said themembers of the
commission had already visited andassessed the site – and there were anumber of issues the commissionwould pursue with the contractorsduring the hearings.
Szana said that all the witnesseswouldhave tobesubpoenaedto testi-fyandmaybeasked,ifneeded,topro-vide documentation such as plansand photographs.
The hearings are to be held at themunicipal offices in Tongaat and thecommission is expected to completeits work within six months.
Szana said the reportwould prob-ablybecompiledafterthesixmonths.
Maphaha could take a further 90days to finalise it.
The report will not be sent to thepolice, who had a different mandateto that of the department, which isconcerned about thehealth and safe-ty side. The police are investigatingtwo counts of culpable homicide.
“After the inquiry, if there’s a rec-ommendation for prosecution by thecommission, the National Prosecut-ingAuthoritywillmake the finaldeci-siononwhetherornottogoahead…,”said Szana. When asked about theprogress of their investigation andwhether the commission’s reportwould be considered as evidence forthe police, provincial police spokes-man Colonel Jay Naicker, said theirculpable homicidedocketwas still anactive investigation.
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Yo u a n d y o u rfamily are invited
thto the 15 DayMemorial Serviceof the late MissP r e s h a n t h aGounden of Flat 30,J.V Mansions, MainRoad, Tongaat willbe held at theG a n d h i ' s H i l lTemple Hall onT u e s d a y , 2 8January 2014.S u p e r w i l l b e
MISS PRESHANTHA GOUNDEN
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served between 6pm - 7pm.Prayer ceremony to follow at 7pm.Sadly missed by her mum Rooks Gounden,granny, uncles, aunties, cousins & a host offamily & friends.
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KAVEEL SINGH
WITH schools back in action, many stay-at-homeparents are breathing a sigh of relief.
In fact, we all are. Have you noticed how oldyour kids look these days?
It’s themostutterly confusing thing in theworld.During the holidays, it was extremely difficult forme to differentiate between campus students,school pupils and working adults. I think this is adamn shame.We all want to grow upwhenwe are
younger, yet when we do, we struggle to come toterms with adulthood and yearn for our “youthfulzing” once again. These days all kids want to havethe latest iPad and stylish clothes.
Stop texting, it’s stupid
Theyalso listen toutterly ridiculousmusic.This is the junk that globalisation has left uswith.A youthful societywho cares for nothingbesides the pop culture fed to them by main-stream media.
Whateverhappened to justplayingoutsideor participating in something ridiculous like abakesale tohelp raise funds forwhicheverAf-rican country is in crisis this time?
Now it’s all texting, texting, texting. Hey, Idon'tknowwhattheweather forecast is for to-morrow...text someone to find out. Hey, whyare eggs oval...let’s text someone to find out.Hey,what are you doing later...yes, let’s text it.
I hadadiscussionwith abuddyofmine theother day and we both agreed that the youthand our general society would benefit greatlyif an Electro Magnetic Pulse (EMP) would hitthe entire world and render the mainstreammedia and the internet null and void. Thatwouldcompletely changeourworld,and trustme, it would be for the better.
Globalisation has made your school goingmunchkin a very different person from whathe or she should be. What globalisation andcommunicationhasdoneiseffectivelycreateda singular culture in the human race. Whilethiswouldbeawonderful theoreticalconcept,we can see that the wrong trends and topicsof discussion are part of this culture.
And while this culture is continuing itsdominance, we find that our own traditionsand practices that came from our forefathersin specific parts of the world, are dying.
Parents are becoming more liberal andwant to be their “child's friend”.
There is less emphasis on uniqueness andmore on assimilating to societal norms. Noneof us want to go against the grain any more.
Mypoint is, thereneedstobe lessemphasison falling in line. Kids need to be kids andadults need to be adults. We all have a timeinour lives inwhichtotestofcertaincharactertraits. Why should you jump the gun?
To the kids back at school - let me give yousome advice - stop texting! It will becomepartofyouradult lifeandrenderyouauselessslaveto society and media. Denounce the Face-books, BBMs and Whatsapps of this world.
Go outside and look for your friends! Takea walk, it will do you some good. Pop cultureand the trendofassimilating toa typeof celeb-rity lifestyle is pointless. It’s lame, be yourself,not what MTV and Facebook want you to be.
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AT a glitzy celebration, members ofthe La PalomaDance Club took to thedance floor at the Yellowwood ParkCivic Centre recently as part of theirgraduation ceremony. The glamor-ous event saw men and womendressed to the nine’s and showing offtheir skills in social ballroom and lat-in dancing.
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2014 marks the 20th anniversary of theBrindhaven Hindi Paatshala. The schoolwas founded by Robin and Molly Prithipal,who recognised the need and importanceof studying their mother tongue – Hindi.
Robin and Molly said they have beengiven “immense joy and satisfaction” to
note that during the past 20 years, the Patshala has found favour with those thathave been longing for Hindi Education.
The school fulfils its duty in the preservation of the Dharma through language.
“As human beings we need to developholistically – what better way to do thisthan by being able to read write and speakour Maatri Bhasha (mother tongue)”, said
Robin.Brindhaven Hindi Patshala (School)
was established in 1994 in Verulam.Robin added: “Many students have
passed through the Patshala and are aconstant source of encouragement to theschool. Most of them are our ardent supporters and some of the ex students formthe band of very able teachers. We com
menced classes with just three students inone Grade. Gradually the numbers increased and we have maintained an average of approximately 60 students eachyear in the five grades.”
Over the years students ranged fromfive to 74 year olds. As an affiliate of theHindi Shiksha Sangh South Africa, the Patshalahaslentit’shandofcooperationand
support in the Sangh’s various activities including debates and eisteddfods.
Classes are held every Wednesday at6.30pm at Dianthus Primary School. Formore information contact 032 533 2405 or084 503 5277.
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overusing the medications they takewhen they get their headaches,ending in a downward spiral of dailyor near-daily headaches for whichtheir medications become less andless effective. This condition, calledMOH, makes for a poor quality oflife.
Considering the number ofheadache days, neurologists defineMOH as occurring on at least 15 daysper month for at least 3 monthstogether with the history of regularuse of analgesia during this period.Recognizing this condition is easy,treating it is a challenge. After all,
we resort to medication to treatingo u r h e a d a c h e s w h i c h i sunderstandable.
Hence, the dilemma of treatingheadaches is that more is less: themore days (+/-10 to 15 days permonth) one uses analgesia forheadache such as over the countermedication, the less well theheadache is controlled. As doctors,the compassion that motivates us toprescribe medications for acuteheadache must be tempered by therealization that too much of a goodthing is bad for our patients.
There is good news pertaining toMOH: it can be reversed. Amultidisciplinary approach isadvocated by headache specialists.However, the best approach to MOHis to prevent it from occurring.
Dr Irshad F Siddi GanieSpecialist Neurologist
Suffering with migraine headaches?
Dr Irshad F Siddi Ganieneurologist headache specialist sleep specialist
January 24, 2014
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UNLESSyourideaofagoodtimeis being laid up for days withthe headaches, chills, and
muscleachesthatallcomecourtesyofthe flu, you really don't want to getsickthisyear.Andyet,upto50%ofthecountry gets the flu on an annual ba-sis. But you don't have to be one ofthem:Whether youget sickor spreadthe bug to others may be largely dueto your health habits.
Here are simple health behaviorsto keepyouandyour family free fromthe flu this year.
1. Get a vaccine.It's the single bestway to not get sick,experts say. If youbreathe in fluaero-solparticles—whichareinvisibleandcantravelasfaras10feet—you'lllike-ly catch the flu. That's why vaccinesare so important: They prime yourbody tomounta flu-fightingresponsebefore you're even exposed.2. Be obsessed with hand washing.Even if you are exposed to the flu (byusing a germy pen at the office, say),if you clean your hands before youtouch your face, there's little chance
tion tobehospitalised for the flu.Peo-ple with underlying chronic condi-tions—especially diabetes, asthma,orheart, liver,orkidneydisease—arealso more likely to face flu complica-tions.
While you need not be a hermit, ifyoudofallintoanyofthesecategories,watchforsymptoms(mostcommonlyfever, sore throat, cough, runnynose,sneezing, muscle aches, fatigue/ex-haustion—and in some cases, head-aches, and a stiff neck) and call yourdoctor if anything feels off.
4. Teach your kids to wash well.If a child contracts the flu, about 40 to50% of her family will likely developclinical flu symptoms.Oneproblemisthatkidsdon'twash
their hands enough. You don't wanttomakeyourkidsneuroticbutenforc-ing the importance of hand washingcan protect yourwhole family this fluseason and beyond.
Teach kids to lather upwith soapand water after using the bathroom,after sneezing or coughing, and be-fore every meal and snack. (Stash abottle of hand sanitiser in their back-
packs; it's a good substitute if theycan'tgettoasink.)Ifthekidsaredoinga group project and share materials,tell them to wash afterward. Finally,show your child the right way tosneeze: into a tissue, ideally, or intohis sleeve—not his hands.
5. Stop nibbling your nails.Whenyoubiteyournails,you'rebasi-cally inviting flu germs to infectyou. No matter how anal you areabout hand washing, let's face it—you can't park yourself in front of asink or use hand sanitiser 24-7.That's where the avoid-unnecessari-ly-touching-your-face rule comes in.Rubbingyoureyesorbitingyourcuti-cles can increase viral transmission.Indoingso,yougivegermsamoredi-rect route to your mouth and nose,where they enter your body and startmaking you sick.
6. Keep your cube clean.When was the last time you wipeddown your desk or disinfected yourphone? Chances are you don't re-member. If your unclean desk har-bors germs, you can pick them up(and get sick) while shuffling papers
or answering the phone—and espe-cially when you lunch right on top ofthem. To play it safer this flu seasonuse disinfectant spray or wipes.Scheduleastandingreminderinyourcalendar to wipe down your desk af-ter you eat.
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A well-balanced diet, full of thesepower nutrients, may help fortifyyour immune system, too. And avoidthese unhealthy habits, such assmokingorlettingstressgetthebetterof you, which have been linked to de-creased immunity.
Be obsessed withhand washing andkeep flu germsaway from face.
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the germs can reach youreyes, nose, or mouth, theusual ways they enteryour system and startwreakinghavoc.Washinghands is enormously ef-fective. Regular handwashing can reduce re-spiratory illness trans-mission by more than20%.
The key is to makehand cleansing a habit.Aside from after a bath-room break, wash yourhands with soap and wa-ter—or use hand sanitis-er—before you eat, afterbeing in crowded publicplaces, like the mall, or ifyou've been near some-one who's sneezing orcoughing.
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*The Shree Veerboga Emperumal Temple hosts its 98th annualchariot festival celebrations with flag hoisting on 7 February, acultural showand Sri NarayanaAwards at the temple on Friday,14 February at 8pm. A chariot procession will leave the templeat on Saturday, 15 February at 9am. Flag de-hoisting is onMon-day, 17 February. All are welcome.*Brake Village Sri Siva Soobramaniar Alayam 105th annual Pun-guni Woothira Kavady festival will take place on Saturday 12April 2014. The flag hoisting ceremonywill take place onThurs-day3rdApril2014.Further informationpleasecontact theTempleon 032 9451919.*Bhakti MargawillbeconductingOMHealingfreeeveryWednes-days and Fridays commencing at the following venues everyWednesday from6.30pmat theChinnaThirupathiVenkatesvaraDevasthanam (CTVD) in Belvedere and every Friday from6.30pm at the Gokhale Temple Hall. For details contact Ve-davyasananda on 083 793 8780or email [email protected]
THE South African National Blood Service (SANBS) supplies are currently at about3.2 days, and Netcare Alberlito hospital is appealing to the public to donate.
With an increase in population and development of more advanced medical andsurgical procedures, as well as the high incidents of road accidents and citizenswith blood disorders who require blood transfusion on an ongoing basis, the needfor blood has become dire.
As the SANBS tries to boost blood supplies, North Coast residents are urged to rollup their sleeves and help in giving the ultimate gift of life this January, says Alberlito’sGrace Makumbi.
“When you donate blood, you give a second chance and gift of life to someoneknown or unknown to you,” she said.
Group ‘O’ type blood is the most useful type. It is used in emergency cases and forpaediatrics, as it is compatible with every blood group. “Our country is experiencing
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They say there is a reasonWhy your golden heart stoppedWhich we will never knowWe know that your working handsWill still continue tirelessly in GodsgardenGone are the days we used to shareWords are few, thoughts are deepBut in our hearts your memories, wewill always keep
The One Year Memorial Service ofthe late Mr Humprey Naidu will beheld on :-Date : Saturday 25th January 2014Time : 15h00 – 16h00Venue : Gandhi’s Hill Temple Hall
Please accept this as a personal invi-tation
IN LOVING MEMORY
late Mr S M Naidu(Humphrey)
10 June 1933 – 01 April 2013
Sadly missed by your loving wifeChooka, children – Paul & Pam,Renny & Sushie, Roselyn & Jaya,grandchildren, relatives andfriends.
My silent child our preciousbaby, close to my heart I’ll keepyou with me.An important job, God has foryou, there is love to give andwork to do.He needs an angel strong butsmall, to shine light on manyand give love to all.Before you go I give you this,half me heart and one lastkiss.We’ll miss you dearly that weknow, but by God you werechosen, so to heaven, youmust go.
IN LOVING MEMORY
MR ANANDH GOVENDER14/09/1976 - 06/04/2013Date : 27 January 2014
You are lovingly in-vited to the 15th DayMemorial Service
of the late Mrs Moo-niama Gounden(Salatehee) whichwill take place onSunday 26 January2014 at the BelvdereCommunity Hall,
Tongaat.Supper will beserved between
IN LOVING MEMORY OF THE LATEMRS MOONIAMA GOUNDEN (SALATEHEE)
5.30pm and 7pm and will be followed bythe service.
Please accept this as a formal invite from theGounden family.
The 15th & 16th Day Me-morial Service of the lateMrs Muniamah Goven-der of 13 Metcalfe Road,Gandhi’s Hill, Tgt willtake place at the TongaatSouth Vishnu Temple onFriday 24 January 2014at 5.30pm, supper will beserved.Please accept this as apersonal invitation.Inserted by the Govenderfamily.
Mrs MuniamahGovender
Memories unfold as we think ofyou, a real mum through andthrough, you suffered in silenceeveryday, an illness that wouldnot go away but now you haveno more pain.For God’s loving arms havehealed you again.
You and your family are kind-ly invited to the 10th & 13thDay Memorial Service of thelate Mrs W. Suredin (Beena)on Saturday 25th & Tuesday28th January 2014 at 10.30am at 19 Ash Tree Avenue,Van Rova Gardens, Tongaat.
IN LOVING MEMORY
Sadly missed by R. Suredin husband, son, daughters, daugh-ter-in-law, sons-in-law, grandchildren & a host of family &friends.
The family requests you to accept this as a personal invite.
ment partnership for the 2014 seasons.The Asmals Hypersave series incor
porates a 15km and 10km event for bothrunning and walking from Verulam toMount Edgecombe and back.
The event offers both seasoned andnewcomers an opportunity to participate in a challenging event without the
pressure of being competitive and thebenefit of no entrance fee.
It operates on a theme of “At yourown pace for your own gain”. The clubrecognises mileage accumulated in every event of the series.
The seventh leg of the series wasgraced by 40 participants and was ledby speed merchant Vukani Maphumulowho raced through the course in a superlative time of 55 minutes.
He was followed by his training mateJoseph Mangwangule five minutes later.
Walking maestro Eddie Singh and2014 female walker of the year CeliweNdaba were the leading 15km walkers;with Zeenath Sayed and Mogie Padaychee leading the shorter 10km event.
Stalwarts and seasoned campaignersBala Govender, Logan Pillai and Dhiren
Govender led the 21km runners who areearnestly preparing for their Comradesqualifiers early next month. Fantasticrunningweather welcomed athletes toa pleasurable event.
Falcons AGMCheckout Verulam AGM will held on Saturday, 1 February at 2.30pm at the Verulam Day and Frail Care Centre.Results:15km Runners
PHOTO: SUPPLIEDFalcons stalwart Vinesh Ramchander participated in the internationallyacclaimed NewYork marathon recently. An elated Ramchander was amazed with the atmosphereand coordination of a race with 55 000participants.