Durban school comes up with ‘otherworldly’ idea to restock library: The new principal of a Durban school is at the centre of an otherworldly situation as a school from Mars has threatened to kidnap him.
The bizarre claim has sparked a unique initiative at St James Private Primary School, where staff and pupils have devised a plan to “hide” their principal Noel Moodley behind a giant tower of books before the aliens from Red Planet Primary land at the end of November.
This is the school’s novel initiative to collect books for its library.
The school’s head of marketing Kirstie Perry told TimesLIVE on Monday the library and many of its books were damaged during the storm in November last year when the roof collapsed.
“Despite managing to clean up and redecorate to the best of our ability, we are still desperately… continue reading HERE.
New high-performance fleet for Metro police: The Metro police have received a fleet of high-performance cars and pick-up trucks which they said will assist them in being more efficient in curbing crime and increasing police visibility in the eThekwini Municipality.
The eThekwini Metro police in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has procured an additional 146 vehicles to be added to their fleet as of last week.
The procurement of new vehicles comes after the city announced plans to roll out the Smart Policing System, which seeks to fast track crime reports.
The eThekwini Metro police spokesperson, Colonel Boysie Zungu, said the fleet includes 50 Volkswagen (VW) Golf GTIs, 29 Ford.. continue reading HERE.
PICS: Heavy rain wreaks havoc: Some trees fell during the storm and blocked the road.
DURBAN has been hit with inclement weather.
Cato Crest in the west of Durban and Clairwood in the south of Durban have been affected with informal structures and cars getting damaged.
eThekwini Municipality spokeswoman, Gugu Sisilana said the municipality’s emergency services are currently assessing the impact that the inclement weather has had on parts of eThekwini.
“Thus far, Cato Crest and Clairwood are reported to have been affected by the inclement weather with a few incidents reported.
“In the Cato Crest, around seven informal structures…continue reading HERE.
eThekwini reassures visitors of ‘enjoyable’ experience amid water curtailment measures: TOUR operators, tour guides, accommodations, B&Bs, hotels, restaurants, eateries, shisanyama/lounges and community tourism organisations in the city convened to discuss the City’s strategy of managing water demand during the implementation of water curtailment that the City started a week ago.
The tourism sector was reassured that there would be no water shutdown, however, stakeholders were urged to continue using water sparingly during this period.
uMngeni-uThukela Water executive operations manager Phokola Maponya said the main objective of the water curtailment is to proactively manage water resources and prevent the need for more drastic measures in the future. He said the curtailment will only reduce the volume of water abstracted from the… continue reading HERE.
Rainfall: Average annual rainfall for KwaZulu-Natal ranges from 600 mm (about 24 inches) in the interior to over 1,200 mm (around 47 inches) in the coastal areas.
Severe weather causes destruction and injuries in eThekwini: The eThekwini Municipality’s emergency services are currently assessing the impact of severe weather in parts of the metro.
Cato Crest and Clairwood have reported several incidents due to the adverse weather conditions.
In Cato Crest, approximately seven informal structures have been affected, with three completely destroyed.
This was caused by trees falling onto the structures, resulting in injuries. The injured residents were taken to hospital for treatment.
A team from Disaster Management is on site, assessing the situation.
In Clairwood, around 50 structures have been affected, though no injuries or fatalities have been reported. However, there has been significant water ingress.
Disaster… continue reading HERE.
Glasgow Warriors play down talk of alleged gouging in Sharks defeat in South Africa: Knee injury to prop Nathan McBeth confirmed
Glasgow Warriors have played down talk of an alleged gouging incident during Saturday’s defeat by the Sharks in South Africa and will not look to pursue the matter.
Frozen video images appear to show Eben Etzebeth, the Sharks international second row, making contact with Glasgow’s Henco Venter around the eyes. No action was taken by match referee Chris Busby nor was the incident flagged up by television match official Andrew Brace.
Nigel Carolan, the Warriors assistant coach, said there had been no complaint from their player and suggested the still images may have made the incident look…continue reading HERE.
Veritas Wine Awards: A taste of the best: Wine enthusiasts can be looking forward to experiencing the star-studded Veritas double gold and gold medal winning wines and brandies of the 2024 Awards at a series of tastings countrywide presented by Deloitte at their various offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
Wine lovers will again be able to use the VinoVeritas by CTP app at the tastings, developed by CTP/SA Litho four years ago, to order the Double Gold and Gold winners as they taste during the evening for free delivery by Getwine on their own doorstep. The App can be downloaded on the Android and Google platforms.
The awards were announced at the Gala Dinner, known as the Oscars of the industry, at the CTICC on Saturday 12 October 2024…continue reading HERE.
Spirit of Comrades Awards honour selfless individuals: The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA), in partnership with the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), hosted the annual Spirit of Comrades Awards Gala on Friday, October 18.
The event, held in Durban, was a celebration of selflessness, dedication, perseverance, and Ubuntu — the values that embody the spirit of the world’s biggest and oldest ultra-marathon, the Comrades Marathon.
The GEMS Spirit of Comrades Awards Gala, a long-standing tradition since 1996, honours three individuals each year who are recognised not only for their achievements in the race but also for their embodiment of the noble values associated with The Ultimate Human Race.
The recipients were… continue reading HERE.
Rain, snow and hail as inclement weather batters SA: DURBAN – South Africa is waking up to wet weather on Tuesday morning, with flooding, damage to property and surprisingly, snow in the southern Drakensberg.
KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape are the most affected, as the weather service warns of more disruptions.
Elsewhere, a storm battered the Free State, with hail recorded in Virginia, Welkom and Odendaalsrus.
It’s the same for parts of Mpumalanga in Secunda and Middelburg.
And for a good part of the country, it’s heavy rains with the potential to cause damage.
The majority of provinces are experiencing persistent downpours.. continue reading HERE.
Weather warning | KZN disaster teams remain on high alert: Emergency services in eThekwini are on high alert as severe weather conditions persist in KwaZulu-Natal.
A Yellow Level 4 warning has been issued for severe thunderstorms over most of the province.
Several injuries have been reported in Cato Crest and Clairwood where buildings and informal structures were destroyed.
The weather service is warning of more disruptions.
Elsewhere, a storm battered the Free State.
Hail hit Virginia, Welkom and Odendaalsrus.
It’s the same for parts of Mpumalanga, in Secunda and Middelburg. continue reading HERE.
Joe Public Wins at the 2024 Loeries: Joe Public has won Agency of the Year at the 46th annual Loeries. Joe Public Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and their clients won 35 Loeries — including five wins with production partners Romance Films, Darling Films and Post Modern.
Joe Public’s Chief Creative Officer, Xolisa Dyeshana, says, “Receiving this recognition is an accolade for all three of our offices and our clients. Being awarded Agency of the Year stands testament to our belief that it takes a village to raise an idea, and motivates us to keep pushing the boundaries of creativity.”
“Seeing the calibre of work from other agencies is inspiring and fuels our drive. It’s a reminder to continue striving for excellence, especially in creating impactful and relevant South African work,”…continue reading HERE.
KZN disaster teams remain on high alert: Emergency services in eThekwini are on high alert as severe weather conditions persist in KwaZulu-Natal.
A Yellow Level 4 warning has been issued for severe thunderstorms over most of the province.
Several injuries have been reported in Cato Crest and Clairwood where buildings and informal structures were destroyed.
The weather service is warning of more disruptions.
Elsewhere, a storm battered the Free State.
Hail hit Virginia, Welkom and Odendaalsrus.
It’s the same for parts of Mpumalanga, in Secunda and Middelburg...continue reading HERE.
Amashova National Classic to host 2026 Gran Fondo World Tour Championship: At the weekend, nearly 3,500 participants braved rainy conditions at the Amashova National Classic in Durban, South Africa.
Held on October 20, 2024, and billed as ‘The oldest road classic cycle race in South Africa’, the Amashova National Classic has been part of the Gran Fondo World Tour series since 2018.
Gran Fondo World Tour and the Amashova race management team are aiming for the event to host the 2026 Gran Fondo World Tour Championship. This will mark the first time the championship event will be held in Africa, positioning the continent as a rising destination for cycling and sports travel.
Durban Tourism hosted the 2024 race for all riders – aiming to cement Durban’s status as a key destination for sports tourism.. continue reading HERE.
Durban woman shot and killed while waiting for work transport, police hunt for suspects: KwaZulu-Natal police are on the hunt for robbers who shot and killed a woman in Phoenix on Monday.
According to KZN VIP, the woman had been waiting on Cardham Drive in Phoenix for her transport to work when she was killed.
Spokesperson Gareth Naidoo said they received multiple reports of a shooting and calls for medical assistance.
“Upon arrival of KZN VIP Medics, a female was found laying on the roadway unresponsive, sadly nothing could be done by medics to save the female and she was declared deceased on scene.”
Naidoo said it is believed that a silver vehicle with two male suspects were seen shooting the female before fleeing with an undisclosed amount of valuables.
“The female was waiting outside her home for her transport to work during the time of…continue reading HERE.
Capital City:Pietermaritzburg serves as the capital city of the KwaZulu-Natal province.
Flint Cast-Iron
Fun South African Fact: It’s a holiday destination like no other! Looking for a beach holiday? South Africa has sunshine, sea and golden beaches. Seeking a safari adventure? South Africa is home to improbable wildlife and game reserves. Keen for an escape into wine country? South Africa’s Cape Winelands are waiting to be explored! On top of all of this, you can discover cosmopolitan cities and quaint seaside towns. Or, drive through breathtaking mountain passes and travel along dusty, desert roads.
Plegasus
An retired elderly couple visit London..
They get picked up from the airport in a london black cab and head off into the city for some adventure.
The cab driver say \”where you from guvnor?
Husband. \”we\’re from South Africa\”..
The wife is a little hard of hearing asks her husband.
\”What did he say?\”
The husband turns to his wife and says louder \”the cab driver asked us where we were from, I told him South Africa!\”
The cabbie continues \”I was in the merchant navy years back… I got to drop anchor down your way, a few times in Johannesburg\”
The husband replies \”oh wow that\’s where we\’re from originally, now we\’re in Cape Town.\”
The wife asks the husband again \”what did he say?\”.
The husband again relays the unheard conversation \”the cab driver says he spent some time in the navy and went down to joberg\”.
The wife smiles and nods.