'We congratulate our 1st Girls' Soccer Team who have achieved first place in Pool 3 of the KZN Inland Girls' U19 Schools Soccer League.' more from Howick High School.

Our medical team provides many medical services to the residents.

Our team of health care professionals provides a range of services that include, but are not limited to:

- Daily clinics for any resident feeling unwell
- Daily issuing of prescription medication
- Daily liaison with housemothers on residents’ conditions/concerns
- Weekly doctor’s consultations for sick residents and repeat chronic prescriptions
- Weekly weight monitoring and BMI calculations
- Monthly blood pressure and sugar monitoring
- Liaison with parents concerning their resident’s health
- 24-hour on-call for after-hours emergencies onsite, or by providing telephonic advice for staff

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SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Fast 5’s Netball Challenge - Pietermaritzburg Regional - Voortrekker Hoërskool: Saturday 14 October

A new team has claimed the Pietermaritzburg Regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Fast 5’s Netball Challenge, Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School first team were all smiles hoisting the trophy at Voortrekker Hoërskool on Saturday 14 October.

A focused Girls’ High met a determined The Wykeham Collegiate in the regional final. Girls’ High’s ‘Green Machine’ were the first to score, opening up their account after a fiery minute of play. Wykeham was next to try and basket their first with a bold 2 point attempt that skirted around the rim, sliding frustratingly out and back into play. In a fast-flowing game, the Green Machine’s forwards had two other endeavours with both not finding the middle of the hoop.

After a passage of intense pointless play covering all corners of the court, Girls’ High managed to break the rift, netting a solid goal after a superb attack down the left. In response, shortly after, Wykeham skilfully netted their first point in the sixth minute. At half time, with everything to play for, the Green Machine were ahead by only one point with the score resting on 3-2.

Tipping off the second half, the Green Machine continued to add points to their score, miraculously finding small holes in the solid Wykeham defence. Mid way through the second half, a frustrated Girls’ High started utilising the bounce pass trying to wiggle their way out of the ‘bundling’ that was occurring and finding some space as Wykeham’s resolute marking was making it hard for the players to find some clear air.

A gritty display from Girls’ High continued to put pressure on the Wykeham backline, wasting no time when they got within firing distance. 9 Points were added in the second half, with Wykeham doubling their half time score, going up to 4 and Girls’ High ending with a tournament winning 10.

It was the second time the finalists had played each other, having met earlier in the pool games. In their second game of the day, Girls’ High took the win 8-4, in their dress rehearsal for the regional final.

In the build up to the concluding game, in the first semi-final Wykeham met Epworth School, just edging them out with a 7-5 victory. The second semi-final was a Maritzburg derby between Girls’ High and Maritzburg Christian School. Girls’ High’s untiring performance saw them take the win with an 8-4 score.

In the third place final, Epworth took on Maritzburg Christian School. Epworth put in a grand feat knocking in 10 points to their opponents 4 and earning third place overall.

With impressive stats, top scorers - Girls High earned 67 goals in their six games, with a total of 279 goals being scored throughout the tournament. The hard working ‘Green Machine’ defenders only allowed 16 goals past them, half of those in their four pool games and half in their last two games.

Wrapping up the 2023 SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Fast 5’s Netball Challenge, the tournament heads to Danville Park Girls’ High School for the Durban Coastal Regional next Saturday, 21 October.

All games will be livestreamed on the SuperSport Schools website or mobile App.

Results:
Regional Final
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High 10 vs The Wykeham Collegiate 4
Third Place Final
Epworth School 10 vs Maritzburg Christian School 4
Semi Finals
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High 8 vs Maritzburg Christian School 4; The Wykeham Collegiate 7 vs Epworth School 5

Pool A
1 Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School’s First Team 12pts; 2 The Wykeham Collegiate 9pts; 3 Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School’s Second Team 6pts; 4 St Nicholas Diocesan School 3pts; 5 Wartburg Kirchdorf School 0pts
Pool B
1 Epworth School 10pts; 2 Maritzburg Christian School 10pts; 3 Voortrekker Hoërskool’s First Team 6pts; 4 Russel High School 3pts; 4 Voërtrekker Hoërskool’s Second Team 0pts

Pictured above: Secured. Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School’s Loyame Ndudane steals the ball away from a savvy Sophie McGregor who was on the attack for The Wykeham Collegiate, while teammate Sienna Gahagan readies herself for the counter-attack during the regional final of the Pietermaritzburg Regional of the SPAR KZN Schoolgirls’ Fast 5’s Netball Challenge that took place at Voortrekker Hoërskool on Saturday 14 October.

Photo credit: Val Adamson

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Poor owlet. Some creatures have a rough start to life, and this Spotted Eagle Owl fledgling is a good example. It obviously leapt from its nest to begin exploring the world, and promptly broke its leg in the process!

Thankfully it was found and Angelique brought it in to the rehab, where we are doing everything we can to help it. The break is in a difficult place to pin, so for now the owlet had been fitted with a splint and is getting weekly vet checks to monitor the progress of the healing bone.

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Dream of spending your day with horses?

BSET Academy has been providing training to launch equine healing careers since 2008. Learn through a priceless, practical experience in a real-life hands-on working environment. The academy provides top facilities with supportive, knowledgeable, and experienced trainers. Gain confidence in yourself, your skills, and your future.

Based in KZN, in the beautiful countryside offering an adventure of a lifetime! BSET Academy is in the picturesque Karkloof, Howick area which means amazing hacking. We have an enormous grass arena, American style barn and great facilities. We are close to airports, restaurants, shops, beaches, wildlife, and a wide variety of other entertainment. A quick weekend away can be enjoyed at Durban beach or in the Underberg mountains, international students welcome!

You will live on campus and share a fully furnished house with individual bedrooms, shared bathrooms with communal living space and kitchen. Guaranteed opportunity for making memories and lifelong friendships.

A cooked breakfast during the week and self-catering facilities.

Washing, laundry and daily house keeping is taken care of for you by our helpful team.

Enjoy a cool swim in the pool after a long day and enjoy the sunset!

Applications are open for 2024.

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Our SPCA bring and buy shops have many affordable items (and treasures) you may not have known you needed! Visit these goodwill shops and support our SPCA community.

If you have any items you no longer need/use, you can also drop them off at our retail shops. All proceeds go to the uMngeni SPCA.

Find us at 10 Main Road Howick Central, 39 Main Street in Howick opposite Build It and at the Hilton Lifestyle Centre, Pin Oak Avenue in Hilton.

With the staggering rise of social media scams globally, business executives find themselves increasingly targeted by cybercriminals seeking to exploit their personal and professional lives. WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram have become prime platforms for scammers to lure victims into their web of deception.

Social media scams have witnessed an alarming surge in recent years. In South Africa and around the world, cybercriminals are exploiting the widespread use of social media platforms to perpetrate their illicit activities. While the most common forms of social media scams involve phishing, fake profiles, and financial fraud, there is a more targeted and insidious threat lurking for high-level business executives.

Dean Vorster, Chief Technology Officer at Zinia, a well-established IT technology group that specialises in serving the corporate sector, explains: “Cybercriminals have adapted their strategies to focus on executives and high-level managers. Their primary objective is to obtain private photos or sensitive information that can be used for extortion and harassment. The modus operandi involves identifying key targets on social media, following them, hacking their accounts to access compromising content, and subsequently launching a targeted harassment campaign with the aim of extracting a ransom.”

The psychology behind their scam
The psychology adopted by these scammers is both manipulative and coercive. They employ tactics that place their victims under immense pressure, employing relentless calls and threats to exploit the natural human response to fear. By leveraging the victim's anxiety and apprehension, they aim to create a heightened state of emotional distress. This strategy is designed to keep the victim off balance, making them more susceptible to the scammer's demands. Threats to expose personal information to colleagues and clients intensify this anxiety, further increasing the victim's vulnerability. In essence, these scammers seek to control their target's emotions, using fear as a potent weapon to achieve their malicious goals.

How to Spot a Fake Account
Scammers will take the time to research and plot their attack. They will look for high profile executives or individuals in a senior position whose career and reputation would be affected by revealing personal photographs or information.

“Recognising the signs of a fake social media account is crucial in protecting yourself from scammers as this is their point of entry where they will begin their attack,” says Vorster.

Here are Vorster’s’ top tips to help you identify fake profiles

Friend Requests and Followers: Be cautious of sudden friend requests or followers from unfamiliar accounts, even if they have followed someone you know, do not accept their requests blindly. Scammers will use these tactics to gain access to your network.

Profile: Check the profile information thoroughly. Fake accounts often have incomplete or inconsistent details. Look for discrepancies in names, locations, and job titles.

Picture: Examine the profile picture closely. Fake accounts frequently use stock photos or stolen images from the internet. Conduct a reverse image search if you suspect foul play.

Activity and Engagement: Fake accounts typically have minimal activity and engagement. Be wary of profiles with a limited number of posts, followers, or connections.

Content Quality: Assess the quality of content shared by the account. Fake profiles often post generic or low-quality content. Look for unusual or inconsistent language use.

Securing Your Social Media Accounts
Vorster says, “Now that you know how scammers operate and how to spot fake accounts, it's essential to take proactive measures to secure your social media presence.”

Here are six tips to help protect yourself and your business:
1. Content: Be discerning about what you share online – photographs that reveal location, location check-ins, and personal opinions – as these all give attackers an understanding of you so that they can build a well thought out and targeted attack.
2. Enable Backup Codes - When creating a social media account, enable the "backup code" option. Store these codes securely, as they can help regain access to your account if it's compromised.
3. Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) - Implement two-factor authentication for your accounts. Utilise authentication apps like Google Authenticator, which provide an extra layer of security by requiring an authentication code for every login.
4. Strengthen Passwords: Ensure your passwords are complex and unique. Avoid using personal information such as your name or birthdate, as these are easy for hackers to guess. Use a combination of letters, numbers, and special characters.
5. Regularly Check Login Activity: Periodically review your login activity in the account settings. Look for any unusual devices or locations that may indicate unauthorised access.
6. Privacy Settings: Keep your social media accounts on private, especially if they are for personal use. If you are managing a business page or account, consider separating your personal and professional profiles to maintain your privacy.

In an era of escalating cyber threats, business executives must remain vigilant against the perils of social media scams. By understanding the tactics employed by scammers, recognising fake accounts, and implementing robust security measures, executives can protect their personal information, reputations, and businesses from the clutches of cybercriminals. Stay safe, stay secure, and navigate the digital landscape with confidence

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From Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 October 2023 in Balgowan, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Peter’s Gate herbal centre will be opened.

The gardens were first established in 2008. Today they offer visitors a chance to explore an interesting collection of medicinal, culinary and ornamental herbs. The garden is roughly a hectare of land and overlooks the Caversham Valley in all its glory. It is a working herb farm and all the plants are utilised in production. Free guided tours will be available for visitors who would like to know more about the plants and their various uses. There is also a nursery on site.

Directions; From the N3 take the Tweedle off ramp and turn towards Lions River. Continue straight into Lidgetton. Keep going 2km outside of Lidgetton. Keep going 2km outisde of Lidgetton, the entrance is right next door to Granny Mouse Country House.

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League season has come to an end only three months to Christmas! As usual, the time is flying by and we’ve had another busy week of bowls…

On Wednesday the finals of the men’s club singles competition was played with Barry Fairbrother playing against Colin Burden. That was an interesting final with one of our top leads pitted against one of our most experienced skips. Well done to both gents on a great game, and congratulations to Colin Burden on winning the singles!

On Friday, the 29th of September we had 18 teams playing in our monthly Dormehl Phalane 2 bowl trips. The greens were awash with a rainbow of team colours and everyone had a fantastic time. Thank you to the team at Dormehl Phalane for their sponsorship of meat vouchers from Farm Gate Butchery, as well as to J Leslie Smith & Company for the lovely teas. Well done to all who played, and congratulations to the winning teams:-

First Place: Craig Whitby, Tara Van Rensburg & Mark Taylor
Second Place: Trish Taylor, Olwen Gibbs & Daphne Henderson
Third Place: Ed Speed, Kevin Palmer & Wendy Smith
Plate Prize: Lynda Drogemoller, Beth Williams & Rob Piggot

Saturday, 30th September our gents played their final league match for the season and came away with another 11 points between the 2nd and 3rd league teams. Thank you and well done to all our league players, both men and women who have flown our flag through the season; we’re proud of all of you! On that note, we’re already starting to look ahead towards next year’s league season and our new selections committee are already in the process of planning some grading and training exercises so our next season will surely be a very exciting one!

Saturday also saw Lisa Nagel and Wendy Smith attend their first NIBA squad practice in the form of a Mini Internal Quadrangular between the Veterans, Opens, B Side and Presidents Side. What a fantastic day of bowls and well done to the Vets who won the day by quite a margin… age certainly brings much experience to the game!!

On Sunday, Colin Burden, Kevin Palmer, Koos Marais and Wendy Smith played in the NIBA Mixed Fours competition where they played against Maritzburg West and Howick Bowling Club. They finished 12 – 20 down against West but had a much closer game against Howick to end on 10 – 15. Well done lady and gents on a great day of bowls.

A new competition which we will be hosting on Wednesday, 25th of October will be the Amberglades Sizzling 60’s 2 Bowl Trips, and each team must have at least two players who are at least 60. Thank you to Amberglades who will be sponsoring some wonderful first prize hampers, as well as a 2nd and plate prize. For more information or to enter a team, please contact Sharon on 082 900 5944.

That’s all for this week… see you on the greens!

Events to keep an eye out for…

Saturday, 7 October: Greendale Spar Drawn Trips/Pairs. Tabs in 13h15
Wednesday, 11 October: Halfway Toyota Drawn Trips 4-3-2-1. Tabs In 13h15
Tuesday, 17 October: J Leslie Smith & Co Nominated Pairs 2-4-2. Tabs In 08h45 (Book with Lisa on 084 586 6984)
Wednesday 25 October : Amberglade Sizzling 60’s Nominated 2 Bowl Trips. Tabs In 08h45 (Book with Sharon on 082 900 5944)
Friday, 24 October: Dormehl Nominated 2 Bowl Trips. Tabs In 08h45 (Book with Pippa on 083 467 8140)

Regular tabs in times are:-
Tuesdays at 08h45
Wednesdays at 13h15
Saturdays at 13h15.

Visitors are always welcome. For more information contact Wendy on 071 353 2866

Coaching by registered coaches is available: Contact Colin or Bernice on 071 164 3162 for further information.

Pictured here: Dormehl Phalane Plate Prize winners Lynda Drogemoller, Beth Williams & Rob Piggot in their fantastic Toucan team shirts with Pippa Griffin of Dormehl Phalane Property Group

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Equestrian news from Treverton – SANESA

This past holiday, our Equestrian team competed at the Interschool Nationals, SANESA, at Kyalami in Johannesburg. Jocelyn Ralfe, Holly Roos, Mona-Lisa Dinwayo, Kaylyn van den Berg, Israa Allawooden, Grace Slater and Ashanti Dinwayo all gave their best and rode with excellence.

We are so proud of these hard-working sportswomen and their horses.

For further information please visit www.treverton.co.za

Top image: Mona-Lisa Dinwayo

Image below: Grace Slater

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'Over the weekend, Jessica Candler (Grade 9) represented the Tuskers Ladies Cricket Team in the Cricket SA Women's League in the 50 Over and T20 competition vs Mpumalanga. Jessica is congratulated for achieving her best Provincial figures when she took 4 wickets for 20 runs in 10 overs.' more from Howick High School.

Another week gone buy in a blur of “busyness” and bowls.

Let’s start by saying well done to our recent competition winners; Peter Burton and John Bailey won the Greendale Spar drawn trips competition on Saturday the 7th of October, with runners up being Julia Strachan and Ann Cacho. In the Halfway Toyota drawn trips competition played on Wednesday, 11th of October the winners were Colin Burden, Wendy Smith, and Rob Lolli, while the runners up were Koos Marais, Dave Mainprize and Chantelle D’Hotman. Well done to all who participated and a big thanks to our sponsors!

Over the past weekend we had a team of ten ladies and ten men enter the Sanders Trophy and Frank Lambert inter-club competitions. This is such a wonderful format with each side consisting of fours, trips, pairs and singles and all teams playing at the same time. The ladies played against Hilton on Saturday afternoon where they took a win in the singles and fours match, however the final shot difference on the day saw Hilton go through to the next round. In the men’s competition we suffered four losses against Maritzburg West, but as is often the case with bowls it wasn’t a true reflection of how our gents played. Both sides can be very proud of the standard of bowls they played, and we look forward to entering this competition next year again.

Another very special congratulations must be made to Sindi Hlongwane who has been selected as our Knight Security Solutions Development Player for 2023/2024. We are very lucky to receive a monthly development fund donation from Knight Security which we use to sponsor a player who shows dedication and commitment to not only our club but to the sport of bowls. Sindi has shown both in the last year club and we have been so pleased to watch how her game has improved. Not only does she take part in regular competitions and tabs in, but she’s also been a valuable member of our league team in the past season. Well done Sindi! We know we’re going to see some amazing bowls from you!

In other news, we’re very happy to be doing some much needed maintenance to the thatch roof at the clubhouse. With constant repairs being needed, we’ve decided to “bite the bullet” and are placing an additional layer of thatch on the roof over the bar and snooker room, with a view to doing the same on the main clubhouse and tearoom in the future. Whilst it’s quite an expensive venture for a small club, it will definitely have a great impact on the overall appearance of the club.

A new competition which we will be hosting on Wednesday, 25th of October will be the Amberglades Sizzling 60’s 2 Bowl Trips, and each team must have at least two players who are at least 60. Thank you to Amberglades who will be sponsoring some wonderful first prize hampers, as well as a 2nd and plate prize. For more information or to enter a team, please contact Sharon on 082 900 5944.

That’s all for this week… see you on the greens!

Events to keep an eye out for…

Tuesday, 17 October: J Leslie Smith & Co Nominated Pairs 2-4-2. Tabs In 08h45 (Book with Lisa on 084 586 6984)
Wednesday 25 October: Amberglade Sizzling 60’s Nominated 2 Bowl Trips. Tabs In 08h45 (Book with Sharon on 082 900 5944)
Friday, 27 October: Dormehl Nominated 2 Bowl Trips. Tabs In 08h45 (Book with Pippa on 083 467 8140)

Regular tabs in times are:-
Tuesdays at 08h45
Wednesdays at 13h15
Saturdays at 13h15.

Visitors are always welcome. For more information contact Wendy on 071 353 2866

Coaching by registered coaches is available: Contact Colin or Bernice on 071 164 3162 for further information.

Photo Caption: Ongoing repairs to our clubhouse roof.

With two private offices, a reception area, covered patio with a calming garden outlook, this commercially zoned workspace is conveniently located in a popular business area of Howick. Ideal for a medical, health, beauty, tutoring or an administrative business.

R9000.00 per month negotiable, excl.Water & Pre-paid Electricity.

FEATURING
Two Private Offices/Consulting Rooms & a Reception Area
Fitted storage cupboard
Small kitchenette
Two additional basin areas
Walkthrough for product display
Two covered parking bays within fenced property & roadside parking
Garden care & weekly clean included
Adjacent to Lenmed Howick Private Hospital
Long lease available

To view this space in Howick, KZN Midlands, call Lorraine 072 602 7505.

As part of our outreach work, needy families who are battling with food security are identified by our staff members.These families,who are part of the Funda Nenja community, are given food supplies for both themselves and their dogs when funding permits.

Human basic needs are no different to animal basic needs and our staff on the ground educate the community and emphasize the importance of meeting both needs.

We were in Welbedacht township near Chatsworth again this weekend doing a dog steri clinic for Stray Paws South Africa. Thank you to Shabnam for fetching and returning most of the dogs that were sterilised, she does an amazing job in the area where there is such a need. Thanks also to all the volunteers and Sherwin for coming to help us on Sunday.

We did 28 dogs, 16 females and 12 males. Dr Lee also amputated a very swollen, sore toe, as well as saving the life of a very large female dog who had a torn uterus and a dead puppy inside. It seems overwhelming sometimes and you wonder if we are making a difference, but certainly for these dogs it has made a huge difference.

All dogs are vaccinated against rabies too.

Pictured here: Above Dr Lee Pachonick and below recovery time.

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The Jackal pups have been developing well and have progressed to drinking milk from a bowl. They have also been introduced to meat and have become quite adventurous with lessened dependency on their den. This is the sign for us that they are ready to begin exploring an outdoor enclosure.

The Jackal pups have gained much confidence since their admission and are excitedly leaving their den to explore their simulated environment in the clinic as pictured here top.

Pictured below, when we decided it was time to introduce the Jackal pups to the outside world. They began exploring their new environment although cautiously.

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The Waterford Hall Open Gardens will be opened from Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th October 2023.

Comfortably nestled on the side of a hill, Waterford Hall is an intriguing home that looks out on a borrowed vista of trees and water. This sets the tone for the beautifully planted garden around the house. Entrance is via a dual stairway, flanked on either side by roses and old-fashioned perennials. The path leads to the Chinese pavilion – always a favourite – and on to the white garden at the rear of the house. Here a combination of white flowers and roses leading to a domed gazebo, add additional delight.

Directions:
Travel through the main road in Howick and take the Klarkloof Road. Pass the Amber Valley, Amber Ridge entrances and after passing a large dam on the left, take the next road left. Waterford Hall is signed posted.

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Blinkwater Trails – Open Day

The Blinkwater Trails Management team wishes to welcome all interested parties to join us for an ‘Open Day Walk’ from Douglas Smith Cottage on Saturday 21st October (weather permitting). There will be a gentle 5km walk and a more adventurous 12km walk.

The 5km walk will be an out and back route from the cottage, taking in stops along the way to absorb some of the delights of this area. It will be suitable for anyone with basic walking fitness and should take a couple of hours at a leisurely pace.

The 12km walk is geared for the fitter walker, starting with a hefty climb up the Old Wagon Track from Douglas Smith Cottage and onto the grasslands, with spectacular three-sixty degree views across Albert Falls and the Karkloof, before taking a steep descent through the indigenous forest and back to the starting point. It is a rewarding loop with plenty to see along the way and is expected to take four to five hours to complete.

Douglas Smith Cottage is best accessed from New Hanover and is about a twenty-minute drive from there on district and forestry roads. Due to limited space and facilities, those interested in attending the open day must book their spot by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. no later than Wednesday 18th October.

Bring your friends, your walking shoes, sunscreen and a picnic basket (to enjoy back at the cottage after the walk) and come and discover a hidden gem nestled in the Karkloof. Tea/coffee will be available before the start and all participants will receive a boerie roll and cool drink when they return to Dougla Smith Cottage. The cost is R100 for adults and R50 for children U12. Registration opens at 7am and the walks will start at 8am.