The Manor and District Civic Association (MDCA) held an awareness campaign on the morning of Friday, 3 June 2011 at 7am at Manor Drive near the Manor Shopping area.
Teachers from Stanger Manor Primary together with approximately a hundred learners braved the wintry morning to get their collective message across.
The learners brandished colourful banners and posters, which came from Stanger Manor Secondary, ML Sultan, Stanger Secondary and Manor Primary, highlighting various issues which included water shortages, earth conservation, drug awareness, crime prevention, good neighbourliness, upkeep of road and verges, keeping the town clean, civic duties and responsibilities to mention but a few.
The learners’ aim was to make the public aware of the issues affecting the community while at the same time calling for their support and cooperation.
The rally attracted the attention of many passers-by including motorists on their way to work. The blaring of hooters, the waving of hands and the shouts of support from the community added to the excitement generated by the awareness campaign.
Evidence of the overwhelming response received on that morning helped convince the MDCA that the community were aware of the benefits of belonging to a civic association.
The MDCA placed on record it’s appreciation to the officials, principal, staff and pupils of Stanger Manor Primary as well as extending their gratitude to the following sponsors: Reetoos Clothing, Randees Electrical, Reliance Printing and Jeewan Makardood.
The winners of the poster competition will be announced soon.
CIVIC UNITY: Learners bring community issues to the forefront
VOICES OF REASON: Learners raising awareness about issues close to their hearts
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
DA ushers in new council (10/06/11)
The DA held its election of Office bearers for the KwaDukuza Council recently. Cllr Madhun Sing was elected as caucus leader. The caucus leader is the party’s chief spokesperson on all major political issues within the municipality.
The caucus leader, will amongst other things, provide political leadership and direction to the caucus and fellow member councillors.
Cllr Ann McDonnell (Ward 22) was elected as Chief Whip. The chief whip will be responsible for discipline in the caucus, monitoring the conduct of DA councillors and also represent the caucus on the whips forum and relevant council structures.
Cllr Ajay Sahadew was elected as chair and will be responsible for building working relations with other opposition parties in council. Sing said he was grateful to members who elected him.
“I will at all times hold the ruling party accountable for its actions on council, and the same time provide alternative solutions to council and act in the best interest of taxpayers to add value for money,” said a confident and decisive Sing.
WE DELIVER: Front from left to right: Councillors: Dew Singh, Ann McDonnell, TK Gumede, M.S. Sing and
Back from left to right: Ebrahim Kolia, Colin Marsh and Andrew Gopaul at the recent caucus election. Absent in the picture is Cllr. Ajay Sahadew.
The caucus leader, will amongst other things, provide political leadership and direction to the caucus and fellow member councillors.
Cllr Ann McDonnell (Ward 22) was elected as Chief Whip. The chief whip will be responsible for discipline in the caucus, monitoring the conduct of DA councillors and also represent the caucus on the whips forum and relevant council structures.
Cllr Ajay Sahadew was elected as chair and will be responsible for building working relations with other opposition parties in council. Sing said he was grateful to members who elected him.
“I will at all times hold the ruling party accountable for its actions on council, and the same time provide alternative solutions to council and act in the best interest of taxpayers to add value for money,” said a confident and decisive Sing.
WE DELIVER: Front from left to right: Councillors: Dew Singh, Ann McDonnell, TK Gumede, M.S. Sing and
Back from left to right: Ebrahim Kolia, Colin Marsh and Andrew Gopaul at the recent caucus election. Absent in the picture is Cllr. Ajay Sahadew.
Commuters on the rampage (10/06/11)
On the morning of Monday, 6 June 2011, roads leading to the R102 from KwaDukuza to Umhali were on police lockdown as a result of fierce rioting that saw taxi commuters on the rampage.
Commuters took to the streets burning tyres, stoning taxis, vehicles and people. It was later learned that commuters were angry about the stiff increase in taxi fares.
In Shakaskraal commuters were so upset that they put trees across the road on both ends of the small town resulting in a lockdown of their own. The commuters then retaliated by hurling stones at the police. Police retaliated by firing rubber bullets at the angry mob in return in what made national television news.
In Ntshawini the situation was no different with protesters clashing with police. Two police officers sustained injuries after being stoned. The KwaDukuza SAPS together with the Durban Taxi Violence Unit dispersed the angry protesters in that area.
“We brought the situation under control and arrested close to a hundred people who are due in court on Tuesday, 7 June 2011,” said Constable Khumalo.
The following day protests flared up in Darnall. The protesters blocked the road at the railway bridge which is inland from Zinkwazi. An officer from the RTI told the Xpress that roads in Darnall were closed that same morning because of petrol bombs being thrown at police vehicles.
In Umhali the situation was also out of control as the Tactical Intervention Unit had to be deployed to handle the situation where protesters emulated the behaviour of the commuters from Shakaskraal.
At the time of going to press the police were still maintaining a strong presence in all these areas. Police officials from all precincts are stretched thin in dealing with this most volatile situation. According to unconfirmed reports there have been fatalities.
A local female employee (25) allegedly lost her life together with two taxi drivers.
ANARCHY: Workers and residents fleeing from an angry mob of disgruntled commuters
Commuters took to the streets burning tyres, stoning taxis, vehicles and people. It was later learned that commuters were angry about the stiff increase in taxi fares.
In Shakaskraal commuters were so upset that they put trees across the road on both ends of the small town resulting in a lockdown of their own. The commuters then retaliated by hurling stones at the police. Police retaliated by firing rubber bullets at the angry mob in return in what made national television news.
In Ntshawini the situation was no different with protesters clashing with police. Two police officers sustained injuries after being stoned. The KwaDukuza SAPS together with the Durban Taxi Violence Unit dispersed the angry protesters in that area.
“We brought the situation under control and arrested close to a hundred people who are due in court on Tuesday, 7 June 2011,” said Constable Khumalo.
The following day protests flared up in Darnall. The protesters blocked the road at the railway bridge which is inland from Zinkwazi. An officer from the RTI told the Xpress that roads in Darnall were closed that same morning because of petrol bombs being thrown at police vehicles.
In Umhali the situation was also out of control as the Tactical Intervention Unit had to be deployed to handle the situation where protesters emulated the behaviour of the commuters from Shakaskraal.
At the time of going to press the police were still maintaining a strong presence in all these areas. Police officials from all precincts are stretched thin in dealing with this most volatile situation. According to unconfirmed reports there have been fatalities.
A local female employee (25) allegedly lost her life together with two taxi drivers.
ANARCHY: Workers and residents fleeing from an angry mob of disgruntled commuters
Child Welfare beating suicide (10/06/11)
In the years leading up to May 2008 the rate of suicides in KwaDukuza spiralled out of control.
The community was in shock and unable to handle these tragedies. Teenage suicides, especially, took on a fatal trend during the years.
Just recently two adult males were victim of suicide and once again social organisations are on alert as they realise this is just not relegated to teenagers.
In a desperate scramble the Child Welfare together with the police, community organizations, psychiatrists and psychologists came together to discuss and plot a way forward.
In less than no time the “Support Group for Suicide Survivors” took shape. With this invaluable structure in place the group immediately embarked on a suicide prevention campaign that saw social workers visit 15 schools on a mission to educate and enlighten learners. According to the Child Welfare most teenagers now attempted suicide through drug overdose.
The period of May 2008 to April 2010 saw a phenomenal decrease in suicides across all age groups especially among teenagers in and around KwaDukuza.
“The Welfare social workers are thoroughly trained in dealing with cases of victims of suicides in providing all round treatment for families. We involve faith based healers: Moulanas, priests, bramhins etc. in helping the families come to terms with their loss if necessary, said Social Work Manager of Child Welfare, said Penny Dhaver.
Dr Phillip. C. McGraw, host of the syndicated television show ‘Dr Phil’ and author of a range of self help books; urged teenagers to make themselves heard, and should remember that talking about the problem is more than half the problem solved.
Any individual contemplating suicide is urged to phone the Stanger Hospital’s Suicide Survivor Committee: 032 437 6101, Stanger Child Welfare: 032 551 2129 or the South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group (SADAG): 0800 20 50 26 or SMS 31393
HEALERS OF THE PSYCHE: The dedicated staff of Child Welfare KwaDukuza (missing are Amy Sentoo, Sindy Mbhele and Thokozani Xaba)
The community was in shock and unable to handle these tragedies. Teenage suicides, especially, took on a fatal trend during the years.
Just recently two adult males were victim of suicide and once again social organisations are on alert as they realise this is just not relegated to teenagers.
In a desperate scramble the Child Welfare together with the police, community organizations, psychiatrists and psychologists came together to discuss and plot a way forward.
In less than no time the “Support Group for Suicide Survivors” took shape. With this invaluable structure in place the group immediately embarked on a suicide prevention campaign that saw social workers visit 15 schools on a mission to educate and enlighten learners. According to the Child Welfare most teenagers now attempted suicide through drug overdose.
The period of May 2008 to April 2010 saw a phenomenal decrease in suicides across all age groups especially among teenagers in and around KwaDukuza.
“The Welfare social workers are thoroughly trained in dealing with cases of victims of suicides in providing all round treatment for families. We involve faith based healers: Moulanas, priests, bramhins etc. in helping the families come to terms with their loss if necessary, said Social Work Manager of Child Welfare, said Penny Dhaver.
Dr Phillip. C. McGraw, host of the syndicated television show ‘Dr Phil’ and author of a range of self help books; urged teenagers to make themselves heard, and should remember that talking about the problem is more than half the problem solved.
Any individual contemplating suicide is urged to phone the Stanger Hospital’s Suicide Survivor Committee: 032 437 6101, Stanger Child Welfare: 032 551 2129 or the South African Depression and Anxiety Support Group (SADAG): 0800 20 50 26 or SMS 31393
HEALERS OF THE PSYCHE: The dedicated staff of Child Welfare KwaDukuza (missing are Amy Sentoo, Sindy Mbhele and Thokozani Xaba)
Primary school hosts HIV programme (3/06/11)
Glenhills Primary School hosted an Advocacy programme on HIV, which involved eight other KwaDukuza primary schools. This special event took place on Wednesday, 25 May 2011 at 12:30 – 2:30pm at the newly formed “Wellness Centre”.
The centre is the brainchild of life orientation teacher Ms CA Matthew who also happens to be the school counsellor.
Ms Matthew who attended an HIV workshop conducted by Sajidha Ahmed (HIV facilitator and field worker) inspired her to bring Ahmed to KwaDukuza from Verulam to conduct the advocacy programme.
The programme which kicked off Child Protection Week (30 May 2011 – 4 June 2011) early in Glenhills Primary was a great swansong to the Soul Buddyz event which was co-ordinated by Ms Matthew and Ms P Bissesser.
Ahmed spoke in length about all range of problems stemming from HIV like teenage pregnancy and substance abuse to name a few. She enlightened parents on the vulnerability of children and really brought home the message of other forms of abuse encountered daily by learners as well.
Ms Matthew further went on to explain how the Wellness Centre (still in its infancy) was helping learners and parents tremendously in Glenhills.
Whenever learners are in the Wellness Centre they feel comfortable to confide in Ms Matthew allowing her to help them with issues like emotional abuse from, bullying and peer pressure.
“I hope one day soon I can start the foundation of Support Groups to help the people of Glenhills,” said a passionate Ms Matthew.
HIV-ICTORY: Sajidha Ahmed addressing learners and educators
SOUL SPEAK: Learners from the Soul Buddyz getting their message across
The centre is the brainchild of life orientation teacher Ms CA Matthew who also happens to be the school counsellor.
Ms Matthew who attended an HIV workshop conducted by Sajidha Ahmed (HIV facilitator and field worker) inspired her to bring Ahmed to KwaDukuza from Verulam to conduct the advocacy programme.
The programme which kicked off Child Protection Week (30 May 2011 – 4 June 2011) early in Glenhills Primary was a great swansong to the Soul Buddyz event which was co-ordinated by Ms Matthew and Ms P Bissesser.
Ahmed spoke in length about all range of problems stemming from HIV like teenage pregnancy and substance abuse to name a few. She enlightened parents on the vulnerability of children and really brought home the message of other forms of abuse encountered daily by learners as well.
Ms Matthew further went on to explain how the Wellness Centre (still in its infancy) was helping learners and parents tremendously in Glenhills.
Whenever learners are in the Wellness Centre they feel comfortable to confide in Ms Matthew allowing her to help them with issues like emotional abuse from, bullying and peer pressure.
“I hope one day soon I can start the foundation of Support Groups to help the people of Glenhills,” said a passionate Ms Matthew.
HIV-ICTORY: Sajidha Ahmed addressing learners and educators
SOUL SPEAK: Learners from the Soul Buddyz getting their message across
Gala event raises impressive amount (3/06/11)
Child Welfare KwaDukuza hosted a successful fundraiser on Wednesday, 25 May 2011 at the Stanger Secondary School Hall. “Neither Tom Nor Dick” were on hand to entertain the guests with John Lennon (The Beatles) hits among them “Imagine.”
“This year we are grateful to Powertrans our main sponsor as we join hands with each other and translate dreams into reality,” said Mr D Frank.
In an event were speeches were well timed and well delivered, the business elite of KwaDukuza were savouring the atmosphere.
The president of the Child Welfare, Praveen Sham, thanked Mr D Frank and his team for getting the youth involved and said that this was the “time for change.”
He also congratulated the vice president, Bonny Maraj, on his long standing service and dedication to the welfare as this was also the night that he and his wife Anna were celebrating 50 years of marriage.
Child Welfare KwaDukuza’s new Social Work Manager, Sandra Reddy spoke about the multiple projects that were sustained by Child Welfare KwaDukuza.
We supply generic services, administer trauma counselling, address suicide issues, take care of the aged and deal with cases of domestic violence among other services to the community.
A slight concern to the Fair’s executive was the dwindling of members to these functions. ‘The Winter Fair was too important’ reiterated Sham.
The pledges started off slowly then reached a crescendo when businesses and individuals started pledging jaw- dropping amounts. The owner of Powertrans and main sponsor of the Winter Fair 2011 generously gave more of himself in cash and kind when he pledged another R5000 on behalf of his family and placed on record his support for Winter Fair in 2012.
R100 000 plus was raised on this auspicious evening as business’s contribution towards the Powertrans Winter Fair 2011.
At the time of going to press, Penny Dhaver informed the Xpress Times that pledges were still coming in and the amount stood at R110 000.
“On behalf of all the Child Welfare staff and executive committee I would like to thank Mr Shokes and Raven Naidoo for their overwhelming support and generosity,” said a beaming Dhaver.
“This year we are grateful to Powertrans our main sponsor as we join hands with each other and translate dreams into reality,” said Mr D Frank.
In an event were speeches were well timed and well delivered, the business elite of KwaDukuza were savouring the atmosphere.
The president of the Child Welfare, Praveen Sham, thanked Mr D Frank and his team for getting the youth involved and said that this was the “time for change.”
He also congratulated the vice president, Bonny Maraj, on his long standing service and dedication to the welfare as this was also the night that he and his wife Anna were celebrating 50 years of marriage.
Child Welfare KwaDukuza’s new Social Work Manager, Sandra Reddy spoke about the multiple projects that were sustained by Child Welfare KwaDukuza.
We supply generic services, administer trauma counselling, address suicide issues, take care of the aged and deal with cases of domestic violence among other services to the community.
A slight concern to the Fair’s executive was the dwindling of members to these functions. ‘The Winter Fair was too important’ reiterated Sham.
The pledges started off slowly then reached a crescendo when businesses and individuals started pledging jaw- dropping amounts. The owner of Powertrans and main sponsor of the Winter Fair 2011 generously gave more of himself in cash and kind when he pledged another R5000 on behalf of his family and placed on record his support for Winter Fair in 2012.
R100 000 plus was raised on this auspicious evening as business’s contribution towards the Powertrans Winter Fair 2011.
At the time of going to press, Penny Dhaver informed the Xpress Times that pledges were still coming in and the amount stood at R110 000.
“On behalf of all the Child Welfare staff and executive committee I would like to thank Mr Shokes and Raven Naidoo for their overwhelming support and generosity,” said a beaming Dhaver.
Welfare Organisation that is grass roots (27/05/11)
A new welfare organization has seen the light of the day in KwaDukuza. Founder and co-ordinator of The Osizweni Organisation, Ms Razia Busani, aims to uplift and educate the people of the townships within and without KwaDukuza.
“Our intended outcome is to target groups like orphans, vulnerable children and families in crisis because of HIV/ AIDS. We work with foster or extended families through a support network that provides screening, training, counseling and monitoring of children in alternative care to have a better, safe and AIDS free South Africa,” says Razia.
The non-governmental organization, although in its infancy, has helped many people on all levels. Osizweni seeks to provide a loving and supportive link between terminally ill parents and the future caregivers of their children facilitating a relationship between the biological parent and the intended foster parents.
Osizweni’s main priority is to help communities with families infected and affected by HIV / AIDS. Their foster parent network has been successful in establishing strong support structures. Childcare professionals go door to door assisting with counselling with a support group formed that helps individuals and families alike in dealing with HIV prejudices and promoting an informed understanding of living positively with HIV/ AIDS.
The many programmes offered by Osizweni are a home based care programme for the terminally ill, a child headed household project, income generating skills development and an after school programme.
“We got a place setting up a Park Home as offices and we’ve got people we already working with at the moment and still identifying more people that need help,” says Razia.
The organisation seeks to work with other like-minded organisations and individuals who can help in funding and resources.
Contact Razia: 076 881 3143 or Stella: 076 881 3143.
HUMANITARIAN: Razia Busani of Osizweni
“Our intended outcome is to target groups like orphans, vulnerable children and families in crisis because of HIV/ AIDS. We work with foster or extended families through a support network that provides screening, training, counseling and monitoring of children in alternative care to have a better, safe and AIDS free South Africa,” says Razia.
The non-governmental organization, although in its infancy, has helped many people on all levels. Osizweni seeks to provide a loving and supportive link between terminally ill parents and the future caregivers of their children facilitating a relationship between the biological parent and the intended foster parents.
Osizweni’s main priority is to help communities with families infected and affected by HIV / AIDS. Their foster parent network has been successful in establishing strong support structures. Childcare professionals go door to door assisting with counselling with a support group formed that helps individuals and families alike in dealing with HIV prejudices and promoting an informed understanding of living positively with HIV/ AIDS.
The many programmes offered by Osizweni are a home based care programme for the terminally ill, a child headed household project, income generating skills development and an after school programme.
“We got a place setting up a Park Home as offices and we’ve got people we already working with at the moment and still identifying more people that need help,” says Razia.
The organisation seeks to work with other like-minded organisations and individuals who can help in funding and resources.
Contact Razia: 076 881 3143 or Stella: 076 881 3143.
HUMANITARIAN: Razia Busani of Osizweni
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