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TUESDAYTel: 046 636 1173GO GREENwww.grocotts.co.zaINSIDE7% salary increasefor councillors PAGE 319 JANUARY 2010New wing opensat SettlersSOUTH AFRICA’S OLDEST INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER R4.00Getting fat canharm your healthJoza octogenariancelebrates birthdayPAGE 5 PAGE 8 PAGE 10Flying highASANDA NAKETIRhodes University student Thandolwethu Zono, who recently received a sport scholarshipto the University of Massachusetts (UMASS), has arrived safely in the USAand will soon begin training.In an interview with Grocott’s Mail last week, Zono said she couldn’t believe the realityof the opportunity. “When I sit down and think of how I got the scholarship, I realise it isGod’s work as I couldn’t have done it on my own,” she says.Zono, who matriculated from Victoria Girls’ High School (VGHS) and who is currentlyin her second year of studying a Bcomm Accounting at Rhodes University, said she firstheard about the hockey scholarship when a hockey coach from James Madison Universityvisited South Africa looking for high school learners to fit the criteria of the scholarship.“My name somehow got on the list of people to be considered for the scholarship.”Zono first started playing hockey as a nine-year-old and was captain of the VGHS 1sthockey team. She currently plays for Rhodes 1st XI. In 2008 she was a member of the U19national side that played against Australia. Zono says she prefers playing centre link, but“can play any of the positions effectively, it just depends on the strength of the team.”Her parents are ecstatic about their daughter’s achievement.Zono’s mother Boniwe said “I am very proud of her and this is a lifetime opportunity forher.” Zono’s father, Maboy added “She is committed to what she does and it was her choiceto follow hockey as she had participated in different sporting codes.”Although she will be away from home for some time, Zono says she has every intentionof remaining close to her roots. “Yes, I am going to the States but I am a Rhodent. My bloodis purple [for Rhodes] and green for VGHS.”VOVERJOYED... Thandolwethu Zono with her father, Maboy and her mother Boniwe,before heading for the United States. Photos: Steven LangSummerinthe fresher food storetheCity!fantastic specialsValid from Wed 20 January till Sat 23 January 2010 only• Potatoes 10kg R29.99• Large Crown PumpkinR 9.99ea• Green grape, peaches, plums R 7.99p/kg• Gem squash pocket R 9.99• Butternut pocket R19.9919 Hill Street Grahamstown 046 622 3258Market Day Specials valid Wednesday 20th January 2010 onlyFootlong/CocktailCheesegrillers48.99per kgFarmstyleBoerewors38.95per kgBananaLoaves9.99eachSwissRolls9.99eachPrices apply to Pick n Pay Grahamstown. Tel 046 636 1747Prices advertised are inclusive of VAT. We reserve the right to limit quantities. No traders please. E&OE. Every month for the past year. Addcheck(an independent research company) has proven that Pick n Pay gives you more for your money on a representative basket of 1000 items.

2 NEWSNews in briefWoman muggedPolice are investigating a caseof robbery after a woman wasrobbed of her money and cellphonethis past weekend. Policespokesperson, Inspector SheroleneWilliams said the complainanthad just parked her vehicle inher yard of her home in CarnavonStreet near Albany Road whenshe was approached by two maleswho demanded she hand over hercar keys, cash and cellphone.“She then saw a third suspectwho showed her a knife and instructedher to do as she was told,she obliged,” said Williams.They took the items in herhandbag and left with an undisclosedamount of money. Therehave been no arrests at this stage.– ABONGILE MGAQELWARobbery near tavernThe complainant was on his wayhome from Makhaya's Tavern inFingo Village in the early hoursof Saturday morning when he wasfollowed by three unknown males,who assaulted him and took hisleather jacket. They perpetratorsalso made off with an undisclosedamount of money. – AMRobbery in Bedford StreetAnother robbery case was reportedto the local police station aftera laptop and a wallet was stolenfrom a house in Bedford Street.Police said entrance was gainedthrough a window. No arrestshave been made. – AMGrocott’s Mail Tuesday, 19 January 2010Farm evictions are racist – PeterKWANELE BUTANAABONGILE MGAQELWAIT is almost two months since the Grahamstownand Port Alfred communities were rocked bythree brutal murders in one week. The first wasthat of local cleric, Clive Newman who was foundbludgeoned to death in his room at the Collegeof the Transfiguration. The second murder wasPort Alfred businessman Andrew Reynolds whowas found with a gunshot wound in his head at hisfriend's farm. Reynolds was discovered by a farmemployee early in the morning lying in his bedwith blood splattered all over the room.Friends close to Reynolds described him as afriendly man who was never involved in any trouble.There were rumours that the murderer couldfarm until the new management retrenched himin 2008. Makana councillor Zamuxolo Peter saidthe situation was one of “unfortunate occurences”that undermine the democracy under which SouthAfricans are meant to be living. “Our people arestill being victimised while there are laws whichprotect them,” he added.Peter described Mullin's court application asracist revenge arguing that Mullins' farms nearSalem was redistributed to black farmers as partof the national land redistribution programme.“He is doing it to spite black people,” he said.“I'm opposed to game farms because as soonas farms are converted to game farms the workersare victimised and replaced by people of foreigndescent,” he concluded.that he swears at them when under the influenceof alcohol. He also believes that the dismissal ofAccording to a notice of motion filed in the his daughter from the lodge contributed to the decisionto have him evicted.Grahamstown Magistrate's Court in December,the management of Rippons Safari The department hired a lawyer to oppose theLodge wants Daniel Koert and his family to be application on 18 December. Consequently, theevicted from Proctorsfontein Farm with immediateeffect. In a sworn affidavit the lodge's manager yer confirmed the case but refused to comment onmatter was adjourned to today in court. The law-Brian Mullins requested the court to order and it saying that the department had instructed herauthorise the sheriff to evict Koert's family and all not to comment.their possessions from the farm should they fail Koert told Grocott's Mail that he was sadto vacate the farm within three days of receiving about the possibility of the eviction from the farmthe court application. A copy of the notice was also on which he has lived for the last 40 years. “If I'msent to the Department of Land Affairs.evicted from the farm where am I going to stayKoert says that the farm managers have accusedhim of being drunk and disorderly. They say He said he used to do general work on thewith my family?” he asked.No progress in murder caseshave been someone known to him. A rifle and twocellphones were found in a water tank situated afew feet away from the cottage where Reynoldswas staying.The third murder was a King William's Townpolicewoman Chunyiswa Zamani who was allegedlyhijacked between Grahamstown and Peddie.Zamani was with a passenger in the car were theywere allegedly hijacked. The passenger ran forhelp, leaving Zamani alone with the hijackers. Shewas later found murdered with gun shot woundsall over her body.Zamani left behind three children and a husbandwhom she was in the process of divorcing.Police made a breakthrough in the Clive Newmancase early December, when 25 year-old BonganiPaulos from Aliwal-North made a confession tothe police saying that he had bludgeoned Newmanto death after he made sexual advances towardshim. During his court appearance, Paulos said hewas hitchhiking to Aliwal North from Cape Townwhen Newman gave him a lift in Colchester on hisway to Grahamstown. Upon arrival in GrahamstownPaulos said Newman offered him food and aplace to stay. It was during this time that Newmanallegedly made sexual advances towards Paulos.Paulos was later sentenced to 16 years in prison.Meanwhile, police have not made any arrestsin connection with the Zamani and Reynolds murders.Police communications officer, Captain MaliGovender told Grocott's Mail that police are stillbusy with the investigations.Principal denies learners’ allegations at Mary WatersNOMPUMEZO MAKINANARenewing firearm licencesThe Grahamstown Police Stationhas declared the period startingfrom 11 January 2010 to 11 April2010 as an amnesty period forthose who have not renewed theirtheir firearm licences.The station has also called onthe public to hand in illegal firearmsduring the same period.Police spokesperson SheroleneWilliams said people cancontact Inspector Nathan Hofmanor Constable Rudi Groats on046 603 9173 during office hours.– AMEMERGENCY NUMBERSAmbulance:............................ 10177Aids Helpline:............ 0800 012322AA Rescue: ................ 0800 111997Medical Rescue: ........ 0800 033007Grahamstown Childand Family Welfare: .. 046 636 1355Electricity: ................ 046 603 6036a/h 046 603 6000Eskom:...................... 086 014 0014Fire Brigade: ............ 046 622 4444Police: ...................... 046 603 9152Hi-Tec........................ 046 636 1660Raphael Centre: ........ 046 622 8831SPCA: ........................ 046 622 3233Traffic Services: ......... 046 603 6067Water: ........................ 046 603 6136Hospice: .................... 046 622 9661Settlers Hospital: ...... 046 622 2215Day Hospital: ............. 046 622 3033Fort England Hospital: 046 622 7003Legal Aid Board: ....... 046 622 9350Locksmith: ................ 082 556 9975or 046 622 4592IT has not been a smooth start to the year for Mary Waters High School learners.Learners say that they have been forced to take history as a subject thisyear instead of accounting because there is no accounting teacher. A Grade10 learner at the school said she was forced to do pure maths and historybecause “there are no teachers for maths literacy and accounting”. Anotherlearner at the school said she had heard that accounting would not be offeredat the school anymore “because there were only a few learners in Grade 10who chose to do accounting as a subject”.Principal Samuel Wessels denied the allegations saying that the learners“might have got the wrong end of the stick”.He said the school is not in any kind of academic crisis although he admittedthat last year the school experienced problems because the accountingteacher had left in the middle of the year. Wessels said problems wereaverted when Rhodes University senior students and staff got involved andoffered classes to the learners.According to Wessels, accounting is still on the school's time-table andclasses are continuing as normal. “We have made internal arrangementsand a substitute teacher is teaching the two accounting classes,” he said. Headded that the school is in the process of advertising for a new accountingteacher "so there is no problem". Wessels said that as educators, the teachersPartly cloudy.Wind moderateeasterly.Temperature:Min 17 ◦ C, Max21°CTides:Low tide: 12.25pmHigh tide: 6.21amand 6.23pmCloudy. Wind moderatnorth easterly.Temperature:Min 15°C, Max28 ◦ CTides:Low tide: 12.26amand 12.59pmHigh tide: 6.53amand 6.55pmSource: www.weathersa.co.za and www.satides.co.zaSunny. Wind moderatenortherly.Temperature:Min 13 ◦ C, Max 28 ◦ CTides:Low tide: 12.56amand 1.39pmHigh tide: 7.30amand 7.34pmIN CONTROL?... Principal Samuel Wessels addresses his students on thefirst day of school. Photo: Stephen Penneyguide and advise their learners to make the best study choices and that theydo not force the learners into any particular area of study. He also said thatlearners should have approached him with their concerns, as he would haveaddressed them immediately.SAPS invites ex-policeofficers to come backon boardSTEVEN LANGThe South African Police Service (SAPS) is inviting former members of theservice to apply for re-enlistment. Applications are open to a range of formerpolicemen across the spectrum from constables to senior superintendents.It appears that the SAPS is trying to find a quick fix to the skills shortagewithin the service just before the World Cup soccer tournament to ensure thesafety of all participants and visitors.The requirements for re-enlistment include: basic police training; aGrade 12 or higher qualification; a drivers licence; no criminal record andapplicants must be mentally, medically and physically fit.These requirements are precisely what one would have expected underthe circumstances, but there are other requirements that might surprisesome recruits. For example no one over fifty years old need apply and thesame goes for anyone who might have been involved in any mercenary activity.Newly recruited former members of SAPS must also be willing to undergoa refresher course.The government notice also states that its advertisement to re-enlistformer members of SAPS has no closing date. In other words this process isexpected to go on for quite some time.For more information, go to the SAPS website at this address: http://www.saps.gov.za/careers/re_enlistment.htm

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 19 January 2010NEWSCouncillors approve increases for themselvesKWANELE BUTANAThe Makana council has approveda salary increasefor councillors following agazette issued by the Minister ofCo-operative Governance and TraditionalAffairs. In December MinisterSicelo Shiceka announced the revisionof the upper limits for the allowanceswith effect from 1 July 2009.The increase is at 7% while theMakana Municipality's budget forallowances was calculated at 11%when its budget was prepared in May2009. This means that the municipalitywill be able to implement the increasewithout placing an additionalburden on its operating budget.The back pay required byMakana Municipality amounts toR196 994 if implemented at the end ofthis month. For councillors’ salariesthe municipality requires R4 283 261while its budget allocation for salariesis R4 463 390, leaving a surplusof R180 129.For their transport and phoneallowances the required amountsare R1 427 750 and R311 772 respectively,which leaves another surplusof R73 188. The total surplus ofR253 317 can be utilised to financeurgent operating expenses and notcapital expenses.Makana Municipal ManagerNtombi Baart told the meeting thaton 24 December the municipalityhad received a circular from EasternCape Local Government MEC SiceloGqobana which said that the councilshould get the green light fromhim before it implements the newsalaries.“Before implementation, it isnecessary for a council to consultwith the MEC responsible for LocalGovernment, motivating the affordabilityand demonstrating that the liabilityhas been budgeted for. Failureto follow the above step will result inan adverse opinion being expressedby the Auditor-General,” read thecircular.However, the following must besubmitted to Gqobana to enable himto make an informed decision on therequest:• A certified copy of the councilresolution approving the new salaryand allowances of the membersof the council. Attached to theresolution must be a copy of the attendanceregister of the meeting atwhich the resolution was taken andan indication of which councillorsvoted for and against the proposedincreases• The grading of the council forthe purposes of paying councillors'salaries and allowances includinghow this grading was arrived at. Inshort, municipalities are requiredto indicate their population as wellas their income (excluding grantsfrom the national treasury);• Proof that the 2009/2010 budgetof the municipality provides for theincreases;• The percentage of the totalbudget comprised by the salaries, allowancesand benefits of the municipalcouncillors;• A table indicating the currentsalary, allowances and benefits ofeach category of councillors fromthe executive mayor through to parttimecouncillors.Makana chief financial officerJackson Ngcelwane reported to themeeting that the municipality's incomefor the 2008/2009 financial yearwas R136-million something whichearns it 25 points according to nationalratings released by the departmentof co-operative affairs.He added that the municipality'spopulation is less than 100 000 (lastofficial census), and that allows themunicipality a further 16.67 points.“The two allocated points addedtogether equals to 41.67, hence themunicipality is graded as three,” headded.He also said that the remunerationto councillors accounts for aboutNo easy solution for EC droughtsPAMBILI GUMENGESETTING THE AGENDA... Makana Municipal Manager Ntombi Baart (right) addressed councillors about the requirementsthat should be met before the increase in councillors' allowances is implemented. Sitting next to herare Makana mayor Vumile Lwana (far left) and council speaker Rachel Madinda. Photo: Michael SalzwedelJob title Status Salary Transport Cellphone Totalallowance allowanceExecutive Fulltime R416 256 R138 752 R34 248 R589 256MayorCouncil Part Time R183 152 R61 051 R10 668 R254 871SpeakerPortfolio Full Time R312 191 R104 064 R17 100 R433 354ChairpersonCouncil Part Time R124 876 R41 625 R10 668 R177 1702.9% of the total budget of the municipalityas it amounts to R6-millionAS South Africa starts to feelsome relief from the grips ofthe global recession, the EasternCape is being hit by a severedrought, and accordingto the Wildlife and EnvironmentSociety of South Africa(Wessa), relief is not yet insight.The province was officiallydeclared a disaster area earlylast year by the Minister ofWater Affairs and ForestryBuyelwa Sonjica due to increasesin water shortagesand decreases in rainfall.Scientific predictions arethat dry periods will becomemore frequent due to climatechange, particularly in thewest.Local district municipalitiesincluding OR Tambo,Alfred Nzo, Amathole andCacadu have been the mostaffected by the situation thathas prompted the governmentto put relief plans intoaction. However, the EasternCape is not the only provinceexperiencing water shortages.Evidence of droughtpatterns in the Western Capewere also evident on satelliteimages back in 2003. The imagescollected by the Co-operativeGovernance and TraditionalAffairs Institute showeda large area of the region losinglarge amounts of naturalvegetation due to a rise intemperatures and decreasedrainfalls similar to the trendsin the Eastern Cape.Dr Peter Johnston of theClimate Systems AnalysisGroup (CSAG), guest speakerat the 2009 Amathole DistrictMunicipality climate changesummit said studies predictedthat in the next few years“there will be a warmingtrend with less winter rainfalland more late summer rain inthe Eastern parts of the country.”Johnston also said thatthe trend will mostly affectthe inland parts of the countryand would be less severe incoastal areas.The Department of WaterAffairs and Forestry (DWAF)in conjunction with Wessa hasintroduced the “War on Hunger”initiative in rural partsof the province which mainlyfocuses on rainwater harvestingas a means of irrigation.“The water mainly comesfrom the ground and streetpavements and is channelledinto vegetable gardens whereit is sucked into the groundvia trenches. The recent rainfallin the province is muchappreciated and will help improvesoil moisture and cropgrowth but I understand thatdam levels are still low (inthe province) and more rainsare needed,” said Dr StevenKnight-Lenihan, a scientistworking with Wessa.According to MnikeliNdabambi, senior managerof forecasting with South AfricanWeather services, theEastern Cape had receivedbelow average rainfall at theend of 2009.“The small western edgeof the province did receivenormal to above-normal rainfalland the central part ofthe province extending to thecoast received below normalrainfall and relief was unlikely,”said Ndabambi.Report back for theFestive Season…House Break-ins: 3Business Break-ins: 6Attempted Break-ins: 9Disturbances: 2Car break-ins: 1Arrests: 9Crime TipEnsure all your goods are lockedinside your property, not left forstorage outside.New annual allowances payable to makana councillorsA position is available foran experiencedIT SALESPERSONThe successful candidatewill be tasked with sellingnot only computer hardwareand software,but also Offi ce Machinesand Furniture.A strong knowledge of computerhardware & softwareis essential.Qualifi cations andexperience in this fi eld willbe benefi cial to yourapplication.Please post a copy of yourCV and a covering letter to:The Manager, PO Box 107,Grahamstown, 6140.If you have not heard fromus within two weeks pleaseconsider your applicationunsuccessfulAUCTIONSwww.hutchproperties.co.zaAndrew 082 466 7614Manley’s Flats Saleevery last THURSDAY of the monthLivestock, equipment & loose goodsJan28Feb25Mar25of the total operating budget of R212-million. 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4 EditorialGrocott’s Mail Tuesday, 19 January 2010Liberty and ProgressEstablished 1870Letters to the editorAlarge number of articles published inthis newspaper are based on ideas ortip-offs supplied by members of ourcommunity. Residents come to us on a dailybasis with ideas or complaints for storiesthat we should follow up. We are truly gratefulfor these efforts and we take these suggestionsseriously because they are vitallyimportant to ensure that Grocott’s Maildeserves to be called a community newspaper.We are proud to be the communitynewspaper for Makana Municipality.However, it is not practically possibleto follow up all tip-offs sent our way. Eventhough we try our best, we have limitedresources and a limited number of reporters,so it is just not feasible to follow everysingle lead.Sometimes readers who have sufferedpersonal affronts feel that we ought to takeup their cause and harness the power ofthe press to seek retribution. Employeeswho feel that they have been unjustlypassed over for promotion, or that theirboss has been discriminating against them,expect us to confront their employers andthen publish a front page exposé about howunfairly they have been treated. We advisesuch people to first seek recourse throughtheir respective unions, the CCMA and labourcourts before we can consider takingan interest in their plight.We are also often told about rude servicein shops, about how long it takes thepolice to arrive and about the latest roadrage incidents on High Street. When wecan, we follow up, but it is often difficult toget both sides of the story.Letters to the editor provide a superboutlet for people who have been offendedby poor service. It is also a wonderfulplatform for community members to raiseconcerns and initiate discussions on issuesrelevant to the whole of Grahamstown.There have been excellent examples ofcommunity debates on these pages aboutthe wind farm project, signage at a popularmall and what to do with Church Square.We therefore urge readers to makeuse of this platform to air their views andexpress their indignation. You will be surprisedto learn that issues raised on thesepages often provoke constructive reactionsfrom local authorities.These are your pages – use them.South Africa’s Oldest Independent NewspaperIncorporating The Grahamstown Journal(1831 – 1920) Vol. 141 No. 4Published by the David Rabkin Project for ExperientialJournalism Training (Pty) Ltd, 40 High Street, Grahamstown,6139Printed by PaarlcoldsetTelephone: 046 622 7222 • Fax: 046 622 7282/3Website: www.grocotts.co.zaE-mAIL AddrESSESNews: editor@grocotts.co.zaWebsite: online@grocotts.co.zaAdvertising: adverts@grocotts.co.za or ronel@grocotts.co.zaSport: sport@grocotts.co.zaLetters: letters@grocotts.co.zaGeneral manager: l.vale@grocotts.co.zaEdITOrIALEditor: Steven LangNews Editor: Abongile MgaqelwaNew media Editor: Michael SalzwedelStaff reporters: Kwanele Butana,Maria Sibiya, Asanda NaketiStaff Photographer/reporter: Stephen PenneyGeneral manager: Louise ValeAdvertising manager: Ronél BowlesGrocott’s Mail is published by theDavid Rabkin Project for ExperientialJournalism, a company wholly ownedby Rhodes University. The contentsof this newspaper do not necessarilyrepresent the views of either body.A plea for test cricketThe critical question is: if the game is essentiallythe same, why not play and finish a matchin three or four hours instead of dragging it on forfive days? The answer is quite simply that in spiteSteven Lang of the rules being very similar, the strategy andskills required are substantially different.Comparing test cricket to Twenty20 is likecomparing golf to putt-putt. In both forms the objectiveof the game is to hit a ball into a hole usingas few strokes as possible. If Ernie Els, ColinPlease keep test cricket alive – for the sakeof quality entertainment, for the sake of Montgomerie, Padraig Harrington and other topdeveloping important skills in our children golfers could be convinced that traditional tournamentsconsisting of four rounds of 18 holesand for the sake of cricket itself. This plea followsa growing wave of concern about the future each was a waste of time, they could get theof test matches because of the current popularityof Twenty20 cricket.noon instead of dragging it on for four days.whole US Masters tournament over in an after-In the 70s, some pundits grimly predicted For that matter, we could relook at the waythat 50-over cricket would soon relegate the soccer tournaments are managed. Why play dulllonger version of the game to oblivion. This 90-minute games when a ten minute expressprophecy has not come to pass and it is now the version could be much more exciting? After all,50-over version that is more directly threatened players would not have to pace themselves soby the Twenty20 slogfests.they could play flat-out for ten minutes, providingTest cricket should be promoted because it spectators with a much more entertaining spectacle.It would be possible to play the entire Worldis inherently worth it as a sophisticated, intriguingsport, not because of some misguided nostalgicpenchant for preserving quaint, pseudo- not over a month, and as the tournament wouldCup soccer tournament in three or four days andEnglish traditions.be logistically so much more manageable, weIn order to help laymen follow the arguments could have a World Cup tournament every yearbelow let us try to answer the question: what is and not have to wait four years between eachthe difference, if any, between the various versionsof the game?These comparisons are of course quite sillyedition of the greatest show on earth.Superficially, at international level we could – just as silly as comparing Twenty20 to Testsay that the 20 and 50-over games are the same cricket. Bludgeoning a ball as hard as you can,except in the number of overs each side is allowedto bowl. Test cricket on the other hand is a Test batsman who vigilantly carves out a pur-as often as you can requires far less skill thanlimited primarily by the length of time available poseful innings with courage and finesse: carefullyseeing off the new ball in the hands of for the match – currently five days.theFirst day of termShining faces, full of hopeStill a lingering smell of soapSmall hands clutching Mum’s tightlyLittle footsteps trotting lightlyMixed feelings as they come to schoolHolidays gone, no more playing the foolBack to routine, ringing bellSchool fundraisers, cookies to sellOld friends reunited, a warm embraceMany a happy, smiling faceNew kids, shy, stand to one sideBefore long they will be part of the prideHair brushed neatly, uniforms spick and spanEach trying to understand the new years planDifferent classrooms, different teachers,Higher in grade, so new learning featuresSo the new term begins, hard work and playThe pattern continues with each new dayMuch to learn and much to shareGuided by teachers who really care.Helen JamesPractical solutionsIf articles in the media are correct, it wouldappear that often some teachers are simplynot doing their jobs. Reports from RhodesEducation Department students doing practicalteaching sessions, seem to confirm this.Blame for this laziness and inefficiency issometimes apportioned to apartheid. Theargument is that teachers who were at schoolduring the years of Bantu education, neversaw examples of hard-working teachers, andthus thought that they could act in the sameway when they in turn joined the profession.They therefore now, bunk class, arrivedrunk and accost female students. Havingnever experienced dedicated teachers, theyare ignorant of what is expected of a teacher.Some principals could perhaps also be classedin a similar way as they had never seen truemanagement skills at work, and therefore lackthe ability to control their staff. My practicalsolution is to subject such teachers/principalsto first class examples for a few days. Assignheadmasters to Peter Reed, and teachers, tothe calibre of teachers as demonstrated by thelikes of Ian Suttie, Alwyn Riddin and CherylLuden (Emslie). By spending a Thursday,Friday and Saturday shadowing such people,teachers from dysfunctional schools wouldrapidly discover a whole new world of dedication.Whether the shadows would survive thepace is a question that we would all like to askin due course.Mike BandeyRetired teacherZimbabweans – makeuse of our time hereAllow me to say thanks to Baba Tsvangiraifor everything you have done so far. That is agood job, because we have run from our bloodland to our brothers and sisters' land in SouthAfrica – United States of Africa. We ran awayfrom our land not because we do not producebut because of the economic hardships andpolitical instability.Brothers and sisters here in South Africaare so blessed to have Zimbabweans, becausethey will learn a lot. Most Zimbabweans arehardworking and they are talented. Not everyoneis educated even if you go to the mostrichest countries like Germany, United Statesof America, England. I agree eduction isimportant but hey, some guys have got hands.My dear brothers and sisters, here is a chanceto learn while Zimbabweans are still aroundbecause anytime they will go back to theirmotherland. Things are getting better in theSouthern part of Africa and once again thanksa lot Mdala wethu Tsvangirai, all the guys whoWrite to: The Editor, PO Box 103 Grahamstown 6140Fax to: 046 622 7282strike bowlers in the opening session, takingnote of the bounce of the pitch as it flattens outtowards lunchtime, monitoring the swing of theball as it gets older and then taking advantage ofthe conditions before the new ball becomes duein the late afternoon.A bowler in a Twenty20 match is nothingmore than a sacrificial lamb whose only job is tomake sure he puts the ball where the batsmenare able to slam it into the stands. The batsmenhave great stats with strike rates well over 100,while the bowlers are generally made to lookincompetent because the masses want to seebatsmen whacking sixes as often as possible.Test cricket sets up a true contest of refinedskills between bat and ball. Bowlers today havedetailed knowledge of the strengths and weaknessesof the batsmen they are facing – theyknow whether he is vulnerable to the short ballor if he is often dismissed getting a thick edgeoff an attempted slogsweep.As the paceman comes charging down tobowl he is working to a plan – he has alreadysent down three deliveries that jagged acrossthe left-hander, will this be the one that goesstraight on, or will it induce doubt in the corridorof uncertainty?These and infinitely more subtleties of Testcricket make it a fascinating spectacle thatneeds to be savoured to be truly appreciated.Yes, it can sometimes be difficult to understand,but it is so much more interesting than any othersporting activity. Our culture would suffer a seriousloss if TV scheduling bosses ever decidedto put an end to the finest sport on this planet.Steven Lang is the editor of Grocott's MailEmail: letters@grocotts.co.zaare left behind and all the people who helpedand who are still helping Zimbabweans.Together we can do more if we worktogether with the Zimbabweans. ANC, we willalways support you.Daniel MutasaLeaf KFC aloneRob, I have a suggestion that will solve theproblem with folks finding the new KFC signageoffensive. I will supply you with indigenoustrees to plant along the verge in frontof your site, thereby reducing the visibilityof the signage from the road, contributing tothe greening of our city and even chewing upcarbon.Leslie Ter MorshuizenEastern Cape TreesSMS082 049 2146I want to ask the teachersof Nathaniel Nyaluza: Areyou happy now about theresult of your school afterchasing your principal away?These results remind meof how Nyaluza was beforeMushwana arrived. After hisarrival the results werevery good and I understoodthat to him teaching is reala calling, unlike u becauseit is clear that to u it isnot.Pseudonyms may be used, but all letters must be supported by a name, signature and street address.Preference will be given to letters which are not longer than 400 words and are clearly legible.The editor reserves the right to edit or reject letters/photographs.

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 19 January 2010News5Settlers private wing caters for allAsAndA nAketithe ruling government was elected, it had toattend to urgent tasks and among those was to improvethe healthcare of this country,” said Health“WhenMEC, Phumulo Masualle during the official launch of SettlersHospital public private partnership (PPP) wing on Thursday.The private wing opened its doors to the public in Augustlast year. This is the third PPP hospital in the Cacadu region,with others located in Port Alfred and Humansdorp. It is ownedby Nalithemba Hospitals and will be managed by Netcare forthe next 15 years. The Eastern Cape Department of Health isalso part of the partnership.The wing has 32 beds, with a shared intensive care, x-rayand theatre unit. It also has its own maternity and ante-natalwards. It is one of the few hospitals in the Eastern Cape that hasdigital radiology equipment.General manager of Netcare Settlers Private Hospital,Elliot Kula said, “The system is quite easy to use because wedo not print out the film, we give the patient a disc to take to thedoctor and the doctor puts it in a computer to view it.” This systemalso enables the x-rays to be stored digitally. Because thehospital does not have a radiologist on site, the system makes iteasier for the staff to send pictures to their specialists in othercentres.Masualle, who was visibly impressed with the new wing andthe overall facility, said, “This hospital will reduce the traffic tothe referral hospitals where patients have to wait for days beforebeing attended to because of a shortage of beds. As a resultwe think it will be better for specialists to come to this facility.”Also at the launch was the newly appointed superintendentgeneral of the provincial Health Department, Siva Pillay. Masuallesaid Pillay’s first assignment is to make sure that Grahamstownhas a 24-hour facility or to work with the current clinics toensure extended and flexible hours.Chairperson of Netcare Group Jerry Vilakazi said, “Thehospital will afford patients universal access to the best healthcare,as Netcare will provide the same service it does in Sandton,Cape Town and London.”The hospital caters for all residents of Grahamstown, thosewith medical aid, those without medical aid and those who aredisadvantaged. Makana Municipality mayor Vumile Lwanasaid, “The extra wing means one more nurse, one more cleanerand one more doctor have been employed. I also commend thebusiness fraternity for coming on board and helping to improvethe lives of ordinary citizens.”OPEN SESAME... MEC Phumulo Masualle, Mayor Vumile Lwana and Hospital Board Chairperson, Nozipho Mphahlwa officiallyopening the doors at Settlers Hospital public/private partnership wing. Photo: Stephen PenneyGrade 1 learners roam around unsupervisedat CM Vellem Primary SchoolkwAnele ButAnA And ZimkhithA mBungeWHILE some pupils spent their first day at school on Wednesdayrevising last year’s work, Grade 1 learners at CM VellemPrimary School were playing, dancing and singing songs intheir classrooms – without a single teacher present.The principal of the school, Ntsiki Mpahlwa-Mene is fumingand says she is disappointed with the department of Educationfor not finding a solution to the severe shortage of educators.She said she was hoping to receive news that five vacancieswould be filled by the beginning of term, three of which are expectedto teach the Grade 1 classes. She said: “I am thwartedand frustrated, I don’t know how are we going to start thisterm missing five staff members. Three of them are Grade 1teachers, a grade which is very critical to the learners’overallacademic development.”According to Mpahlwa-Mene the posts were advertised lastyear and the selection was concluded in December, but the educationdepartment hasn’t sealed the deal yet.The department’s provincial spokesperson Loyiso Pulumanidid not explain what had caused the delay but said the districtoffice has requested education Superintendent-General (SG)Harry Nengwekhulu to respond to its request for temporarystaff at the school. He added that “the probability is that by theend of this month those posts will be filled”.When pressed further to give causes for the delay, he said:“The district is awaiting the response of the SG as he is the onewho can give the green light on the matter.”Explaining how the department will address the chaos thatis most likely to erupt as 160 Grade 1 learners roam aroundthe school unattended, Pulumani said there are processes thatneed to be followed and that the department is “seriously consideringall the merits of this issue”.REACHING OUT... Makana Mayor, Vumile Lwana seen here with CM Vellem Primary Schoolpupils. Lwana visited some local schools on Wednesday to check whether they are readyfor 2010. Photo: Thandy MatebeseVENUE: DSGDR WYNNE MUSIC SCHOOLWORCESTER STREETGRAHAMSTOWNCONTACT NO:046 622 7203 ext 212DODI 083 969 0313SIMEON 082 454 3006 DATE: SUNDAY 24 th JAN 2010 TIME: 12:00pm - 5.00pm

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 19 January 2010Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 19 January 20107CHOSEN...WinterbergAgriculturalHigh Schoolrecently chosetheir prefectsfor 2010. Theyare Ben Strydom(headboy), JohannJonker (deputyhead boy), AndréBarkhuizen,Nhlanhla Dubeand John Featherstone.The girlsare Kerry AnnHeynes (headgirl),Lauren Bowles(deputy headgirl),Em-maré Botha,Lindsay Burgerand Soné Page.Photo: SuppliedLEGENDS... T. Birch & Co recently presented the following staff with long service awards.From left are Wendy Bowers (40 years), Denise Thomas (25 years), Sandra Adoul (30years), Roma Stevens (25 years) and Peter Locke the manager (30 years). Photo: SuppliedKEEPING THE TRADITION... Currie Cup cricket stars from yesteryear, James Carse (left)and Warne Rippon (centre) enrolled their children at Kingswood Junior at the beginning ofterm this year. Alexis Carse will be in Grade 6 and Taylor Rippon, who will be a third generationmember of the Rippon family to attend Kingswood, will be in Grade 4. Alje Bouwer’s(right) son Matt, also a third generation Kingswoodian, will be joining the Grade 1 class.Photo: SuppliedSWINGING... Learners at Makana Pre-school get to know one another before class on thefirst day of school. Photo: Asanda NaketiNEW BEGINNINGS... Kingswood College welcomed new parents and pupils for the 2010 schoolyear last week with a day of activities and meet-and-greet functions. Children from all over southernAfrica and beyond met their teachers and new school friends. The Kingswood headboy andheadgirl and other student leaders were on hand to show newcomers to their various houses andaround the campus. The hot weather saw many of the younger pupils shedding their shoes, andby late afternoon, they were happy to join their new school friends for a dip in the pool, allowingparents to breathe a sigh of relief that they were happily settling into their new boarding environment.Pupils from as far afield as Abu Dhabi, Angola, DRC, Zambia and Germany were welcomedas well as a large number from all over South Africa, and especially the Eastern Cape. In the photoabove, Ivor Berrington from Graaff-Reinet brought his son Jyson to Kingswood. Ivor matriculatedat Kingswood in 1970, his father in 1943 and his grandrather in 1902. This makes Jyson a fourthgeneration Kingswoodian. In the photo below, Mahlubandile and Nolitha Radebe are from Pretoriaand their son Sipho is starting his Grade 8 year at Kingswood. Photo: Stephen PenneyPICK ME... All the TEM Mrwetyana learners showed up for their first day of school. Photo: Zimkhitha MbungeMUSOS... Three new staff members joined the Kingswood College MusicSchool. They are from left Boris Mohr (brass teacher), Jenny Brand (saxand clarinet teacher), Dario Broccardo (choirs, class & subject music).Photo: SuppliedREADY FOR IT... These four young boys are ready for anything in the new school year atGraeme College. Photo: Stephen PenneyTHIS IS ODD... Back to school with a difference – VG student supervisors (stooges) at their introductorymeeting, feeling for one last time what it’s like to be on the other side of the desk. Photo: SuppliedHAPPY DAYS... Excited Kamva Plaatjie who goes toMakana Primary School could not wait to get to classand play with the toys. Photo: Asanda NaketiEXCITEMENT... CM Vellem Grade-1 learners enjoying their first day at school with their teacher.Photo: Supplied

8 Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 19 January 2010HEALTHObesity – more serious than you may thinkSARAH-JANE BRADFIELDAs those of us who overindulged this holidayseason begin the long haul of gettingback into shape, statistics show it maybe more important than you think to shake offthose excess kilos. According to local healthofficials, obesity is becoming a major healthconcern, with over 17 million people worldwidedying each year from obesity-related illnesses.Fat which surrounds the organs, knownas visceral fat, restricts bloodflow and posesa serious health risk. According to KhanyisaXotyeni, manager of the outpatient departmentat Settlers Hospital, many chronic andpotentially fatal diseases are linked to obesity.“Obesity is linked with lots of heart problems,high blood pressure, sleep apnea, heartdisease, hypertension, kidney disease, someforms of cancer and diabetes,” she said.It's estimated that there are about 1.5 millionSouth Africans with diabetes. In 2000, diabetescaused 3% of deaths in men and 6% ofdeaths in women 30 years and older.According to Xotyeni, obesity is caused bya number of factors, including unhealthy lifestylechoices, chemical imbalances and geneticfactors. “Other factors such as some contraceptivesand genetics do play a role, but mostlyobesity is caused by stress, diet and a lack ofexcercise,” she said. Although the causes differslightly where men, women and childrenare concerned, it looks like the problem boilsdown to the following: too much of the wrongfoods and too little physical activity.Xotyeni said the biggest problem facingpeople in Grahamstown is that they lack thedisposable income that allows people to eathealthily and join gyms. “Eating fruit and vegetablesis very expensive, and people aroundhere can’t afford it. They end up buying staplefoods to fill their tummys but these aren’tgood for them,” she said. Xotyeni also said thatlocals seldom do enough exercise, mostly because“they can’t afford to join gyms or theyare too tired at the end of the day”.South Africa also has a high rate of childhoodobesity, which is cause for concern asstudies show that overweight children willprobably grow into overweight adults, mostwith a lot of potentially life-threatening problemsin tow.The tragedy in these facts, according toMark and Shane Hazell of Golden Products(GNLD), is that obesity-related illnesses anddeaths can be avoided. “People need to realisethat what they eat has a huge bearing on theirhealth and wellbeing. It is possible to correctillness where it has taken over, and of course itis possible to prevent it altogether,” said Mark.The Hazells emphasise that a healthy diet andsupplements are crucial in maintaining goodhealth, and Mark said they are firm believersin the healing power of vitamins. “Taking theAUCTIONSwww.hutchproperties.co.zaAndrew 082 466 7614DISPERSAL SALESaturday 23rd January 2010 - 11 am @ SpringfieldFarm, Langholm - Martindale District.Directions – from G’town take R67 to Port Alfred. At Langholm Eco Estate turnleft onto gravel road. Follow boards. 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This Property benefits from extremely palatable Borehole water & Stream inthe Valley.TERMS & CONDITIONSAll loose goods payable by means of cash or strictly BANK cheques on the day of thesale. In respect of immovable property a ten percent deposit and auctioneers commissionis due at the fall of the hammer.Please contact Andrew for full terms and conditions relating to thissale. Tel:082 466 7614SINKING FEELING... Overindulging in foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt can put yourhealth at serious risk. Photo: Suppliedcorrect vitamins and eating the right foods haschanged our lives. You wouldn’t believe thatit could make so much of a difference, but itdoes,” he said.“Our main message to people is to feedyour body what it needs, in the form of food andvitamins, and it will generally take care of itselffrom there,” said Mark. “We tend to forget thatfood today has so much rubbish in it, and youneed to become aware of what you are reallyeating. Fruits and veggies are really the bestway to go,” he said.The Hazells say that while obesity can poseserious health risks, it is a complex matter.“Weight-related issues are tricky. They includemany factors such as the psychological, emotionaland physical, but it is important to tryand find a balance between these elements,”said Shane.Associate professor at the Rhodes Pharmacydepartment, Sunitha Srinivas, emphasisedthe importance of regular physical activity,and said that it needn’t be costly. “Any formof physical activity, however mild, will help. Doinggardening over the weekend and walkinginstead of driving or getting a taxi are options.It doesn’t have to be the western notion of exercisefor it to be beneficial to our health. Andgrowing our own vegetables means we’ll savemoney too,” she said. “People need to pay attentionto the health risks associated to theirweight. Simple changes can make the world ofdifference in preventing a disease, and in thecase of obesity we can do a lot ourselves to preventit from becoming a problem,” she said.For more information phone Mark andShane Hazell on 079 476 8898 and visit: www.who.int, www.medicalnewstoday.com andwww.medicinenet.com.Measure your waist to check your weightOne way to determine if your weight is placing your health at risk is to measure your waist.Waist measurement does not determine if you are overweight, but it does indicate if youhave excess fat in your abdomen. This is important because extra fat around your waist mayincrease health risks more than fat elsewhere on your body.Women with a waist measurement of more than 90cm and men with a measurement ofmore than 100cm may have an increased risk of obesity-related diseases.Body Mass Index (BMI)Use the Body Mass Index (BMI) formula to calculate whetheryou are obese or not. You can calculate your BMI by dividingyour weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared.BMI = kg/m² For example if you are 176cm tall and weigh93kg then you have a BMI of 30.BMI weight statusBelow 18.5: underweight18.5 - 24.9: normal25 - 29.9: overweight 30 and above: obese

Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 19 January 2010ReviewPuzzle being stature. 6 (Very hard, difficulty rating 0.88)9 5 3videotronicRadio & TV ServicesFor all your electronic requirementsFOR ALL YOURELECTRONICREPAIRSAGENTS73 High Street •Tel. 6227119#59The solution will be published onFriday, 22 JanuaryHOW TO PLAY: Fill inthe grid so that everyrow, every column andevery 3x3 box containsthe digits 1 through 9. 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Enjoy!Puzzle 7 (Very hard, difficulty rating 0.77)5 1 4 9 2 7 6 3 86 2 7 3 8 5 1 4 98 3 9 4 1 6 5 2 72 6 1 7 5 8 4 9 37 4 8 6 9 3 2 5 13 9 5 1 4 2 7 8 69 7 2 8 6 4 3 1 54 8 6 5 3 1 9 7 21 5 3 2 7 9 8 6 4Puzzle Solution 10 (Very for hard, Friday, difficulty 15 rating January 0.81)6 3 1 5 7 4 8 9 28 2 7 1 3 9 6 5 49 5 4 6 8 2 7 1 37 6 5 9 2 3 1 4 8TUESDAY, 19 JANUARY 2010WEDNESDAY, 20 JANUARY 2010THURSDAY, 21 JANUARY 2010FRIDAY, 22 JANUARY 2010ENTERTAINMENTInvictus – how a country healedCHERILEE JAMESThe first time I heard about InvictusI thought it was one of thoseAmerican produced movies aboutAfrica with no soul. Even though the filmis directed by Clint Eastwood, I thoughtno American could do right by representingsuch as landmark South Africanevent such as the 1995 World Cup.Yet my first impression of the twomain actors, Morgan Freeman asMadiba and Matt Damon as FrancoisPienaar was that they indeed resemblethe people they represent. The strikingresemblance between Matt Damon andFrancois Pienaar is almost uncannywith the only difference between the twoDamon’s Afrikaans accent isunbelievably real, one would thinkthe man was born in Boksburg orVentersdorp. Morgan Freeman’sportrayal of everyone’s favouritestatesman Madiba is extraordinary,except for a few glitches with the accent.He often slips into his American accentevery now and still but he keeps it real.The class and race segregation areobvious from the beginning of the filmwith one scene depicting black boysplaying soccer just a stone’s throw awayfrom a plush field where white boys areplaying rugby.Clint Eastwood really outdid himselfwith this well made film. If you weren’taround during the 1995 Rugby World Cupthis movie is a true reflection of whathappened. How a whole nation cametogether4in one9match and how3Mandelarecognised how the love of sport canSpringboks.I do not want to give away much, gosee the movie and judge for yourself. Themovie will give you goose bumps, it is soemotionally moving you’ll find yourselfsitting on the edge of you seat. 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10 Grocott’s Mail Tuesday, 19 January 2010NewsAutomotive sector needs toreconsider HIV/Aids approachStaff RepoRteRRevealing researchon the South AfricanAutomotive Sector’sresponse to HIV/Aids showsthat the country’s componentsupplier community does notconsider HIV/Aids as a threatto their business.The study – one of thefirst of its kind based exclusivelyon the South Africanautomotive sector – was commissionedby German developmentcompany InWent andconducted by the AutomotiveIndustry Development Centre(AIDC) at over 100 componentmanufacturing companiesin five provinces.AIDC Project Manager,Sibo Camagu said the surveyshowed that industry did notfully grasp the consequencesof HIV/Aids on the sector.“Only 3% of respondentssaid their investment decisionswere impacted by HIV/Aids, 77% did not researchthe impact of HIV/Aids onproduction costs and 74%did not research the impactof HIV/Aids on the labourforce,” Camagu said.Camagu said it stood toreason that generally the suppliercommunity did not knowthe impact of HIV/Aids ontheir business because only39% of companies had voluntarytesting programmesand almost half of those couldonly encourage less than 45%of their employees to knowtheir status.HIV/Aids internationalexpert Martin Weihs saidproductivity and profitabilityare core concerns for enterprises,large and small.“Aids weakens the economicactivity by squeezingproductivity, adding cost,PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEMPORARYWIND MEASUREMENT MAST AND TURBINE ONFARM 253, SUB 21 (NEAR THE HIGHLANDS ROAD –WAAINEK) IN GRAHAMSTOWN, EASTERN CAPEPROVINCE OF SOUTH AFRICANotice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 56(2)(d)published in Government Notice No R385 (EnvironmentalImpact Assessment Regulations) of the National EnvironmentalManagement Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) as amended, forthe intent to undertake a Basic Assessment Process (BA), asgoverned by GNR 386.InnoWind (Pty) Limited is proposing to establish a singletemporary 60m wind measurement mast on Farm 253, Sub21 (near the Highlands Road) in Grahamstown, situated in theMakana Municipality in the Eastern Cape Province of SouthAfrica.The purpose of the measurement mast is to gather wind speeddata and correlate these measurements with other meteorologicaldata in order to produce a final wind model of the site. Theproposed 60-meter mast is a highly versatile meteorologicaltower designed specifically for wind resource measurements.The measurement mast is a temporary structure which will beremoved as soon as the wind measurement campaign is over.In addition, a single 80-90m hub height wind turbine with anominal power output ranging between 2-3 Mega Watts (MW)is proposed at the same site.You are invited to register as an Interested and AffectedParty (I&AP). Please contact: Mr. Marc Hardy, P.O. Box 934,Grahamstown.diverting productive resources,and depleting skills.A proper response to HIV/Aids not only makes businesssense, it is the most humanething to do,” Weihs said.“To a large extent, companiesbelieve that they haveaddressed Aids if they have apolicy filed somewhere but itis clear that companies needto do so much more to reducetheir business risk to the disease.“It is also not enoughunderstanding who or howmany are infected but alsowho and how many are affectedby carrying the burdenof family members with HIV/Aids. Most people who carryheavy domestic worries intothe workplace are never goingto be as focussed and effectiveas those without theseissues,” Weihs said.Non-profit welfare organization.Relationship counseling.Developmental approach to community work2 Social Work poStS- Registered with SACSSP- Driver’s license- Good verbal & written English• Fluent in Xhosa • Afrikaansan advantageMust be willing to do:- Counseling, group work, community work (projects & training)Salary: Dependent on experience1 Social aux. Worker poSt- Registered with SACSSP- Good verbal & written English • Fluent in Xhosa- Previous experience working with children / youth groups- Driver’s license an advantageMust be willing to:- Co-ordinate life skills programme- Facilitate life skills workshops- Do intake & referrals- Do office admin.Salary: On requestQueries: Mrs Harris 0823733953 or e-mail famsa@imaginet.co.za.cV & application letter to FaMSa, 63a High Street, GrahamstownFax: (046) 6228494 by 29/01/2010GRATITUDE... Reverend Bongani Mcuba blessed the staff at Fort England PsychiatricHospital as they entered a new year last Thursday. The prayer ceremony was held at thehospital’s recreation hall. Mcuba said that the aim of the prayer was to thank God forbeing involved in their lives and to ask for more blessings in the new year. “A hospital likethis needs God’s involvement,” he said. He was joined by most of the staff members wholistened to his words as he gave them a short sermon about God’s work. Photo: Maria SibiyaJoza granny celebrates eight and a half decadesKwanele ButanaTHe family of a Joza octogenariancelebrated her 85thbirthday in style as friendsand family came together ather home on Sunday.Born on 18 January, 1925in Alexandria, Khanyelwa Diliis a retired domestic worker.Her list of former employersincludes the late Messrs THMiller and DP Hodgson andFather Lefeuver.According to her daughterThembisa Niwa, her motheris very strict and talkative. “Asthe only child she gave birthto, I want to thank my motherfor raising me,” Thembisa toldthe friends and family memberswho came to celebratethe grand occasion with them.“Today I have fulfilled mydream of expressing my gratitudeto her, because I grew up inher family as I didn’t have closecontact with my father’s side.”All three of her own childrenwere brought up by theirfeisty granny because bothNiwa and her husband DavidBASIC ENVIRONMENTALASSESSMENT PROCESSTel: 046-622 2364; Fax: 046-6226564Email: m.hardy@cesnet.co.za.had fulltime jobs. “She usedto prepare meals for our familyand have them delivered tous,” David remembers fondly.Hombile Sonanze, a friendwho hosted the occasion saidthe Bible estimates that a person’slifespan is around 70 yearsand that reaching the eightiesis a bonus. Some guests wonderedaloud if they would everreach Dili’s grand age.Gogo Dili attributed herlong life to her rural upbringingon a farm near Alexandriawhere she used herd cattle andeat fresh meat and vegetables.“I am active, something whichI have kept up since my earlychildhood,” she explained.“I always find myself workto do.”She said that due to growingup on a farm she wasforced to walk long distancesand that for even longer distancesshe said she rode anox wagon. The other secretsto her longevity are prayer, attendingchurch and keeping intouch with her family.FaMSa (Families Sa)GrahamstownHIP HIP HOORAY... Eighty-five-year old Khanyelwa Dili cut thecake during her birthday party in her Joza home on Sunday.Helping her is her only daughter Thembisa and son-in-lawDavid. 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PhoneJoslyn on 046 622 4134 or082 928 6464 for more information.SOCIETY FOR THEPHYSICALLY DISABLEDHelping the person witha disability and his/hersupport system, adjust tothe disability.Tel / Fax 046 622 5359PO Box 274email: cathl@intekom.co.zaGrocott’sMail40 High StreetGrahamstown 6140Tel: 622 7222Need an advert inthe newspaper?ContactTamie orSivuyileTuesday, 19 January 2010What is a healthylifestyle?Priya Seetal, regiStered dietitianInitiating a healthy lifestyle -including adopting healthy eating patterns-plays an important role to reduce the risk of lifestyle diseasessuch as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer.To attain a healthy lifestyle one needs to address eating habits,activity levels and lifestyle habits such as smoking. It is importantthat you maintain your ideal body weight. If you are overweight, it isadvisable to follow a healthy slimming diet under the supervision ofa dietitian. Regular exercise plays an essential role in a healthy lifestyle.If you haven’t exercised in a while, consult your doctor regardingan appropriate exercise programme. If you smoke, it is advisableto stop.The South African Food Based Dietary Guidelines for adults isa set of dietary guidelines developed specifically for South Africans.The guidelines are positive messages that are easy to understand. Itis important to remember that with all of these guidelines one shoulduse healthy cooking methods including boiling, steaming, baking orgrilling the food in the oven and braaing it over hot coals. Limit theaddition of any form of fat (such as margarine, oil, butter, lard, mayonnaise,cream and cheese) during food preparation.Here are some pointers selected from The South African FoodBased Dietary Guidelines:Enjoy a variety of foodVariety means eating different foods within a meal, on different daysand preparing food in different ways. This ensures that our diet containssufficient nutrients and that it is more enjoyable. The more colourfula plate of food, the better the variety and the better it is for you.Be activeRegular exercise has many benefits including weight control, reducingthe risk for heart disease and osteoporosis, relaxation and bettersleeping patterns. Aim to do at least one 30-45 minutes physicalactivity session every day, or three short 10-minute sessions over thecourse of the day. Make use of every opportunity to move!Drink lots of clean, safe water.Every person should drink at least six to eight glasses (or more accordingto thirst or when physically active) of clean, safe water everyday. This also includes rooibos and other herbal teas.Make starchy foods the basis of most mealsStarchy foods include maize meal, cereals, samp, bread, rice, pasta,potatoes and sweet potato. These foods are rich sources of carbohydrates,our main source of energy, and should be consumed withevery meal. It is important to choose unrefined starchy foods whichare high in fibre since it lowers the risk of developing diseases suchas obesity, cancer and heart disease. Unrefined starches includewholewheat bread, brown rice, wholewheat pasta, high fibre cereals,oats and maize meal.Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit every dayFruit and vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals, fibre and waterand one should aim to eat five portions or more per day. Try to eatdifferent vegetables and fruit including at least one good source ofVitamin C (tomato, the cabbage family, citrus fruit and guavas) andone dark green or dark yellow vegetable.Eat dry beans, split peas, lentils and soy regularlyLegumes (or plant proteins) should be eaten two to three times perweek. They are affordable, high in protein and fibre and low in fat andcan easily be included in soups and stews.Chicken, fish, meat, milk or eggsSmall portions of these foods can be eaten, but need not be eatendaily. Animal-based foods are higher in fat (saturated fat) and wetend to eat more of these than we need to. Try to include more plantprotein sources and fatty fish such as snoek, sardines, pilchards,mackerel, and salmon and less red meat.Eat fats sparinglyFat intake should be limited, especially saturated- and trans fats. Animalfats, full cream dairy products, chocolate, coconut, hard margarine,full cream products, baked goods such as pies and shop-boughtbiscuits and palm oil (found in coffee creamer and artificial cream)are all examples of fats that should be limited. Include more monounsaturatedfats in limited amounts in your diet. Use canola oil orcold pressed olive oil instead of sunflower oil, spread avocado or peanutbutter instead of margarine on bread.Use salt sparinglyUse small amounts of salt in food preparation and avoid the use ofextra salt at the table.Rather use herbs, salt-free spices and flavorings to give your foodflavour. Also avoid processed foods with a high salt content.Use food and drinks containing sugar sparingly, not betweenmealsSugar can be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy diet, howeveravoid consuming sweet food and drinks between meals as thiscan cause tooth decay.If you drink alcohol, drink sensiblyAlcohol is high in energy and contains no other nutrients. One doesnot need to drink alcohol, but if so, use it in moderate amounts (onedrink for women and two drinks for men per day). A standard drink isclassified as 1 can of beer, 1 tot of spirits, 125ml of wine and 60mlsherry.

12 19 January 2010***Rhodes namedlog leadersStephen penneyThe Grahamstown Cricket board (GCb) 2009/2010 fixturesresumed on 9 January with various Twenty20 matches.The Twenty20 league will be concluded on Saturday,23 January with the semi-finals and the final. Port Alfred willface makana Sona in the one semi final, with the other beingcontested by Swallows and Cuylerville. The winners of eachof the semi-finals will then face each other for the final of theTwenty20 tournament, which will be played after the two semifinals.The GCb 1st league continued over the past weekend.The current 1st league log leaders are rhodes rhodentswho have 23 points after seven matches. Port Alfred are secondwith 15 points after four matches.In the second league, Station Hill are log leaders with 21points after seven games, while rhodes Shrews are second with21 points after eight matches.League positions as of 9 January:First league:1. rhodes rhodents (23 points after 7 games)2. Port Alfred (15 after 4)3. manley Flats (13 after 3)4. Cuylerville (12 after 4)5. makana Sona (11 after 4)6. Southwell (9 after 3)7. rhodes rats (9 after 7)8. Salem (7 after 3)9. Willows (5 after 5)10. Sidbury (2 after 4)Second league:1. Station Hill (21 points after 7 games)2. rhodes Shrews (21 after 8)3. Cuylerville (18 after 5)4. manley Flats (16 after 4)5. Southwell (14 after 5)6. Salem (13 after 4)7. Port Alfred High School (11 after 4)8. Swallows (11 after 5)9. Kenton (10 after 4)10. Port Alfred (5 after 5)11. early birds (4 after 4)12. rainbows (1 after 5).Karateka gradingStaff RepoRteRA number of Grahamstown Japan Karate Association (JKA)karateka travelled to east London at the end of 2009 for a gradingevent.The following karateka passed their gradings:riaan Labuschagne double graded to Purple 2benri niehaus passed to Dinky GreenZanelle van Vuuren passed to red 1Annemie niehaus passed to Green 1Fritz niehaus passed to Green 1Gerrit Swarts passed to Green 1Kaylin bouwer passed to Orange 2brent Smith passed to Purple 1.Annemie niehaus also won the trophy for miss Gasshuku forher good spirit and hard training during the gasshuku (karatetraining camp).The following karateka were rewarded for all their hardwork and dedication during 2009:Outstanding spirit through the year: Gerrit Swartsmost improved junior: Annemie niehausmost improved male: Fritz niehausmost improved lady: Daneâ T van Vuurenmost achievements for the year: riaan LabuschagneDinky of the year: benri niehausKarateka of the year: riaan LabuschagneSend all sports news, results and fixturesto sport@grocotts.co.za orfax to 046 622 7222IDISKI... New Township Football Club beat United Fighters (in red) 3 -1 during a Metropolitan League game at JP DlepuStadium on Saturday. Photo: Steven LangWorld class training in JapanStaff RepoRteRWHILe holidaying in Japan with his family over December,local karateka Andre renaud had the karate opportunity of alifetime: to train at the Shotokan Karate International Federation’s(SKIF) Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. The classes wereconducted by Sensei nobuaki Kanazawa (6th dan black belt),the eldest son of the legendary karate master, Kancho HirokazuKanazawa (10th dan black belt). Another highlight forStaff RepoRteRTHe St Andrew’s College 1st X1 travelled to uitenhage onSaturday to start their term off with a declaration match vsmuir College. St Andrew’s won the toss and chose to bat. Agood opening partnership between Sasha Gunn and michaelrushmere set the platform for the innings which ended withSt Andrew’s declaring on 240/7.James Price top scored with a well played 74 and was verywell supported by his captain with a solid 52. earlier SashaGunn’s 48 gave the top order a sound position to build on.muir batted positively from the start, eager to chase downHOWZAT... St Andrew’s 2ndX1 off-spinner AndreaCoetzee on the appealvs Muir College. Coetzeepicked up six wickets on theday. Photo: Paul Millsrenaud was to pass his 9th kyu (junior yellow belt) gradingunder Sensei nobuaki Kanazawa. In April Kancho HirokazuKanazawa come to South Africa to present a seminar as part ofthe build-up to the 2010 International Kanazawa Cup.A contingent of karateka from the Albany Karate Academyand rhodes university Shotokan Karate Club will participate inthe seminar and championship, which will take place in Durban.The championship is expected to attract a number of internationalteams.Last over result in St Andrew’s College cricketthe total in the approximately 50 overs left for the day. DamonWeeks was the pick of the bowlers for St Andrew’s but the bowlersstruggled to bowl as a unit as the pressure mounted. Wicketsfell but muir created good momentum which ryan Dugmorehalted a little during his second spell bowling with the wind.muir found themselves seven wickets down and needing 16runs off the last over for victory.Two lusty blows at the start of the last over put St Andrew’son the back foot as muir pulled off a very good victory winningby three wickets.Well done to muir on their deserved victory and the positivemanner in which they approached the match.