Your OLARM App which allows you remote access and control over tour home alarm system, can now be linked to your house sitter for time-based access. This ensure that you can monitor the status of your alarm even while you’re away.

Contact Knight Security Solutions to check if your alarm system is compatible with the OLARM App and for any upgrades on your current system.

You can also contact our KSS Management Team for any other information on:
Gary (Owner): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 082 8947 628
Renee (Business Manager): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 063 2921 240
Sashen (Manager Technical): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 082 6736 773
Pat (Manager Operations): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 082 6132 995
Local 24/7 Control Room: 033 330 5911

Four days ago a Greater Kudu Calf arrived at FreeMe Wildlife after being stabilized at Hayfields Veterinary Hospital. The calf had a heavy parasite load and was almost blind. The first challenge we faced was to get this calf to drink from a bottle, as these updated images show they have had some success getting this baby antelope onto a bottle holder.

'Once a calf/lamb has become attached to it's bottle (AND NOT THE PERSON!!), it is time to introduce them to a bottle holder. Remember, the key with professional wildlife rehabilitation is NOT to pet, tame and play with any wildlife being returned to the wild.

We want the calf/lamb, a Greater Kudu calf in this case, to be independent of people with as little habituation to humans as possible.

Loads of patience and slow steps does the trick...we do not use one person to feed, we have up to four different people feeding.

The bottle is placed into the holder.

We love what we do, and how we do it.

But we can't do it alone. Let's pull together to help our wildlife. Visit our website for ideas on how you can help - https://freemewildlife.org/support-us ' 

More about FreeMe Wildlife

It’s the season of family gatherings - something that most people look forward to. But when you have hearing loss, those family gatherings might feel a little less welcoming.

Hearing loss can interfere with your ability to communicate, and with others’ ability to communicate with you. The end result can lead to a feeling of alienation, something that’s especially distressing when it occurs around the holidays.

If you battle with hearing loss, hearing aids can make almost every interaction a little easier. If you’re concerned with your hearing, call Butlin Hearing for a comprehensive hearing test, a hearing screening, or new hearing devices.

Contact Claire in Howick on 033 330 3966, or Mark in Pietermaritzburg on 033 342 2330 and let Butlin Hearing welcome you to the world of sound!

More about Butlin Hearing

Makena Ndambo - Head Girl
Kai Broom - Head Boy
Hailey Jelliman - Deputy Head Girl
Adil Singh - Deputy Head Boy and head of Jonsson House
Tejah Balie - Head of Dayscholars
Megan Fernihough - Head of Lind House
Jarred van Alphen - Head of Harland House

Thank you to the 2022 Heads of School for coming back home to pass the title on, Choolwe Mulaisho, Head Girl 2022 and Anele Maedza, Head Boy 2022 (See top image).

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Two slightly quieter weeks at UWBC, but as usual there’s still a fair amount going on…

We had our usual bustle of maintenance activity going on. The relocation of the bar is going well and is certainly starting look like the home of some real Sharks Supporters. Thanks must go to Alan Mather aka Bundy for all his hard work in the upgrades to the bar!

The cabling for the floodlights has started and it shouldn’t be too much longer before we can start playing some night bowls. Definitely looking forward to that!

Friday, 25th November was our monthly SG Knott Construction sponsored competition; with 72 bowlers on our greens what a day it was! There was some really amazing bowls played and lots of laughter and cheer to go with it. Congratulations must go to the following teams:-

Main Event 1st Place Mano Govender, Vis Padayachee & Ray Ramdeen
Main Event 2nd Place Clark Logan, Mark Taylor & Emily Nortje
Main Event 3rd Place Chantal d’Hotman, Melanie Ross & Arlene Malloy

Plate Event 1st Place Colin Norris, Lisa Nagel & Pat Norris
Plate Event 2nd Place Ed Sharpe, Maria Wallace & Shayne Knott

Well done to all players, and thanks to Shayne Knott of SG Knott Construction for your fantastic sponsorship.

Saturday the 3rd of December was our club Christmas party and what a party it was. So fun to see Christmas outfits on the greens for some Christmas Countdown Bowls followed by a game of Santa Socks. There was much merriment and laughter, and a great time was had by all!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, 13 December : J Leslie Smith Drawn 2-4-2. Start time 08h15
Wednesday, 14 December : Halfway Toyota Drawn Trips. Start time 13h15
Saturday, 17 December : Greendale Spar 3 Bowl Trips. Start time 13h15

Regular days and start times are Tuesdays at 08h15, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 13h15.
Visitors are always welcome.

Coaching by registered coaches is available. Phone 071 164 3162.

More about Umgeni Waterfall Bowling Club

Amy Hughes who is in grade 8 at Treverton College in the Midlands, received her Cap as a team member of the U19 Girls KZN Inland Cricket Team, yesterday. Treverton is very proud of Amy who has had a great season!

This newsletter features; Midmar Building Supplies, Pam Golding Properties and debuts a local home cleaning service - Clean Swipe "Where spotess comes to your door." Read more.

The concept behind all that HowickVillage.co.za stands for is to suggest that 'In a world where you can buy anything from anywhere, first spend your money where you live, to improve our KZN Midlands neighbourhood'.

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Last week was certainly a quieter week than the one prior at UWBC!

We had our usual bustle of maintenance activity going on. The relocation of the bar is going well and is certainly starting look like the home of some real Sharks Supporters. Thanks must go to Alan Mather aka Bundy for all his hard work in the upgrades to the bar!

The cabling for the floodlights has started and it shouldn’t be too much longer before we can start playing some night bowls. Definitely looking forward to that!

Friday, 25th November was our monthly SG Knott Construction sponsored competition; with 72 bowlers on our greens what a day it was! There was some really amazing bowls played and lots of laughter and cheer to go with it. Congratulations must go to the following teams:-

Main Event 1st Place Mano Govender, Vis Padayachee & Ray Ramdeen (Pictured here top RHS.)
Main Event 2nd Place Clark Logan, Mark Taylor & Emily Nortje
Main Event 3rd Place Chantal d’Hotman, Melanie Ross & Arlene Malloy

Plate Event 1st Place Colin Norris, Lisa Nagel & Pat Norris (Pictured below.)
Plate Event 2nd Place Ed Sharpe, Maria Wallace & Shayne Knott

Well done to all players, and thanks to Shayne Knott of SG Knott Construction for your fantastic sponsorship.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, 07 December : Halfway Toyota Drawn Trips. Start time 13h15
Tuesday, 13 December : J Leslie Smith Drawn 2-4-2. Start time 08h15
Saturday, 17 December : Greendale Spar 3 Bowl Trips. Start time 13h15

Regular days and start times are Tuesdays at 08h15, Wednesdays and Saturdays at 13h15.
Visitors are always welcome.

Coaching by registered coaches is available. Phone 071 164 3162.

Pop into Mushka at Piggly Wiggly Midlands. We have just received our collection of silicone rings. Something different, something funky. Bright vibrant colours to choose from.

Why? Silicon rings keep you safe from theft and save your precious metals from getting scratched and worn, especially if you are very active or work a lot with your hands. This means that your rings and gems will be preserved in better condition. Find your comfortable fit from the big variety of colours and sizes now in store at Mushka.

More about Mushka

Pietermaritzburg Ophthalmologist, Dr Nicholas Davey, is at the leading edge of vision correction.

Dr Davey, owner of Midlands Eye and Laser Surgery will perform the first eye laser surgery in Pietermaritzburg using industry leading laser technology (Schwind Amaris Refractive Laser) that offers the safest and most high precision treatment available worldwide.

After qualifying as an ophthalmologist (Eye Surgeon/Specialist) , Dr Davey worked as a consultant eye surgeon for a year in Durban. It was then that Dr Davey was awarded two subspeciality fellowships in cornea and refractive laser eye surgery. The first fellowship, under the mentorship of European leader in modern laser eye Surgery, Professor Aslanides at Emmetropia Mediterranean Eye institute in Crete, Greece. The second Fellowship was under the mentorship of Professor Simon Holland at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.

Having trained with world leaders in eye surgeries at leading institutions, Dr Davey has also attended multiple international conferences in modern eye surgery.

Dr Davey is a specialist in Laser Eye surgery, which is a modern, cost effective, fast, low risk, vison correction procedure during which a modern laser is used to precisely reshape the cornea within a few minutes, providing clear vision, eliminating a person’s dependence on glasses or contact lenses.

This procedure often corrects common conditions which result in blurry vision such as farsightedness (hyperopia), near-sightedness (myopia), astigmatism (irregular cornea) and presbyopia. ‘The laser will provide our patients and communities with more options to correct vision’ , says Dr Davey.

Laser vision correction, over a lifetime, is nine times safer than wearing contact lenses.

From a cost perspective over 10 to 15 years of wearing spectacles and contact lenses, it is cheaper to have a once off laser procedure. Laser Eye Surgery is a proven way to drastically improve your quality of life, especially for people with an active lifestyle.

Laser Eye surgery candidates receive thorough diagnostic screening using highly specialized equipment.

Dr Davey has a private practice at Pietermaritzburg Mediclinic Hospital in Payn Street and Essen Day Hospital in Ladysmith, KZN.

Pictured here top, left to right: Jackie Swanepoel, Jackie Van De Venter, Shantal Kumar and Dr Nicholas Davey.

Are you collecting SPAR soccer stickers? If you are please consider collecting them, buying a soccer ball and then donating it to the Conservancy.

We are collecting soccer balls for our local farm schools in our area - Triandra, Hawkstone and Yarrow primary schools.

All you have to do is collect 5 stickers ( for every R100 you spend you will get one sticker) Once you have 5 stickers you can buy a proper soccer ball for only R 99.

We have a collection trolley inside Greendale Spar.

Your support would benefit so many children who love being outdoors.

Our Prep School Senior Phase prize giving rounded out the School Year this morning. Students' achievements this year in academics, sport, adventure and social skills were acknowledged and celebrated. Our Prep Students have all given a lot this year, with smiles and grit. Well done to all the Grades.

The Dux this year of the Prep, with an aggregate of over 90%, is Dani-Drew Jennings (pictured here). We are so proud of you and all your hard work.

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Jessica Candler recently received her cap for the U19 Girls' Cricket Week from Gareth Dukes (Tuskers player) at the capping ceremony at the Oval. The U19 Cricket Week will be held in Bloemfontein this December. Age Quod Agis.

More from Howick High School

Congratulations to Treverton College Grade 11 student Kai Broom, who has been chosen to go to Antarctica with Riaan Manser this December. Matrics in Antarctica went around SA to find five Matrics to join renowned explorer Riaan Manser in the coldest, driest and harshest of continents, Antarctica. After receiving hundreds of applicants, a stringent process ended with five students being chosen for this life-changing adventure. Candidates were encouraged to display courage, perseverance, a champion attitude, and the ability to tackle obstacles with enthusiasm. Out of the five candidates chosen, Kai is the only student from Kwa-Zulu Natal. Two candidates are from Gauteng and two are from the Western Cape.

“Treverton has exposed me to multiple disciplines, instilled a love of the environment and outdoor pursuits and has taught me how to persevere" says Kai. "Without this grounding, I would never have been able to take on this incredible adventure.”

Matrics in Antarctica website says "You may be asking why a trip to Antarctica? The simple answer is that this great frozen landmass is vital to the ecosystem. Not only does it deflect some of the sun's rays from Earth, but it is also home to a number of species of sea life. Antarctica is directly affected by global warming, and in turn, the melting of these sheets of ice is causing sea levels to rise. This is a problem that many adults today will not have to contend with – which is why it is so important to educate our young people about conservation and sustainable practices".

For further information please visit www.matricsinantarctica.co.za and www.Treverton.co.za

'So many people being scammed, defrauded, extorted, sextorted and even physically harmed by people they've met online (on social media, dating apps, even gaming chatrooms). Victims are getting younger and younger.

Teach your children to be cynical. PRESUME EVERYONE YOU MEET ONLINE IS DODGY UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE. Video call the person to confirm they are who the say they are. Do a reverse google image search of their profile picture. Know that people steal your friends' names and pictures to create fake accounts on new platforms.

Do not share personal information with people you meet online. If someone asks you for money, stop talking to them immediately. DO NOT SEND NUDES TO PEOPLE YOU MEET ONLINE (the sextortion ring in SA is making a fortune). If you have been a victim, have a look at the sextortion blog on my website.

If you do meet up with someone you've met online, make sure you meet in a public place. Share your live location with someone you trust. Life360 is great for tracking loved ones.

Please stay safe out there. These stories are breaking my heart.' shared Emma Sadleir.

Read the current story from SA Jewish Report here.

Credit for image: SA Jewish Report

THANK YOU to all who supported our Christmas Pop Up Market we raised R10545.

Thank You to our Bakers for their Cakes that we were able to sell, to all the staff that helped set up an man the hall on the Friday and Saturday and most importantly the shoppers who came in and bought - THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Don't forget if you are doing a Christmas clear out you can drop your preloved items at Hospice.

More about Midlands Hospice in Howick, KZN.

Our donation depot is looking very empty.

As Christmas approaches and it's time to declutter before holidays and family time please keep Midlands Hospice in mind.

We rely heavily on the donations of our preloved goods from the community in order to stock our shops.

Notties, Howick and Hilton Shops play a vital roll in generating funds to ensure we can offer home based care to our patients

We can collect if needed.

Call Midlands Hospice  on 033 330 5257 or 067 729 9040.