Heritage House Preschool was alive with the joy of having many Teddies, of all shapes, sizes, ages and cuteness to share the day with their very excited owners. The weather was perfect for the children and teachers who gathered on the school green, for a picnic snack with their teddies. Everyone was treated with a Teddy Bear biscuit baked by Kaylee of The Darling Dachshund Coffee Shop. This is a favourite annual event for the children.
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A small flock of about six Spur-winged geese has congregated on the shore of Laggan Waters. They are a common bird of African wetlands and are the largest waterfowl on the continent. They nest in vegetation near the water or in low trees.
Photos by Brian Wakeford taken at Amberglen Retirement Village.
'Shelves groaning with bisque to be painting, kiln working overtime. Come and relax and enjoy!'
Zulu Lulu's Art Bar has an outside veranda seating area as well as an indoor seating area providing the perfect creative space to 'paint your own ceramics' or choose from a variety of art activities.
Located at the Piggly Wiggly Country Village in Lions River on the R103 - just 4km from Midmar Dam.
There is plenty of play area for the kids as well as a restaurant and pizza place.
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25% off ALL LIGHTING at Harvard Electrical Wholesalers (excluding specials) until 29 May 2021 or while stocks last. If you are shopping for; Ceiling Fittings, Wall Fittings, Pendants, Chandeliers and Outdoor Lighting visit Harvard Electrical. This offer is valid until 29 May 2021 while stocks last.
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In many malaria-affected countries, Covid-19 lockdowns and restrictions on the movement of people and goods have led to delays in the delivery of insecticide-treated mosquito nets or indoor insecticide spraying campaigns – two of the most effective vector control measures to prevent the spread of malaria. Malaria diagnosis and treatment services have also been interrupted as many people were unable, or unwilling, to seek care in health facilities because of the pandemic – a dangerous outcome as some of symptoms of Covid-19 (fever and fatigue) are similar to the onset of malaria.
Kingsley Holgate, well-known South African-based humanitarian explorer, knows first-hand the devastating consequences of malaria. “I’ve had malaria countless times and survived, thanks only to having treatment close at hand,” he said. “It’s heart-breaking to reach a remote village far from health facilities and find a mother screaming for help, her young child dying from malaria – a death that could have been prevented by a simple mosquito net. ”
Over the past 17 years, the Kingsley Holgate Foundation, through its partnership with Land Rover, has undertaken 37 geographic and humanitarian expeditions across the African continent, providing close to half-a-million insecticide-treated mosquito nets, primarily to pregnant women and mothers of young children in the most affected regions, and protecting 1,320 million people from malaria.
Mozambique is one of the worst-affected countries in the world, with malaria the second leading cause of death. “However, its neighbours, South Africa and Eswatini, are low transmission countries; this makes Mozambique a strategic area to focus on,” explained Ross Holgate, who heads up the Foundation. “Even with Covid-19 nationwide lockdowns and thanks to the support of in-country logistical partners, we’ve been able to keep our foot firmly on the accelerator and elements of our malaria prevention work continued in Mozambique.
“Our focus was on emergency provision of mosquito nets to mothers and children fleeing the escalating IS-linked insurgency in the northern Cabo Delgado province, who were also at high risk of contracting malaria, as well as to impoverished communities affected by heavy cyclonic rains and flooding in central Mozambique, which caused a resurgence of malaria particularly around Gorongosa National Park and in the Limpopo River flood basin.”
Another of the Foundation’s partners is Goodbye Malaria, a cross-border, regional programme that aims to eliminate malaria in southern Africa. Its key intervention is indoor residual spraying (IRS), especially in the southern provinces of Mozambique to reduce the spread of malaria into neighbouring countries. Despite the Covid-19 challenges, 611,940 homes were treated last year, keeping over two million people protected against malaria – a herculean task undertaken by 2,500 locally-employed sprayers.
“If it wasn’t for the great work being done by Goodbye Malaria in stopping the spread of the disease from Mozambique into neighbouring countries, malaria would be even more rife in Eswatini, northern KwaZulu-Natal and in and around the Kruger National Park,” said Ross.
Peter Sands, executive director of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, said at a meeting presenting the WHO malaria report, “The global health world, the media, and politics are all transfixed by Covid-19 and yet we pay little attention to a disease that is still killing over 400 000 people every year, mainly children. Malaria is a disease we know how to get rid of – so it is a choice that we don’t.”
Kingsley agrees: “As aggressive measures are put in place to curb the spread of Covid-19, it is essential that ongoing efforts to prevent other killer diseases such as malaria, which has been around since the dawn of time, are not overshadowed. It is unacceptable that in 2021, a child still dies from malaria every two minutes around the clock. Our future Land Rover expeditions into Africa will continue to tackle this preventable disease.”
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Dormehl Property Group Midlands, now at 122 Main Street in Howick, has a wide selection of residential properties and farms for sale in Howick in the KwaZulu Natal Midlands, South Africa.
Assisting sellers with comparative market analyses and market related valuations, they commit ourselves to find suitable buyers for their properties. They also strive to carefully identify the needs of buyers effectively enabling them to introduce suitable properties via the net or personally. If you cannot find a residential property, farm or smallholding to suit your specific needs in Howick or the surrounding area, drop them a line or give them a call and our Howick Estate Agents will help you find the farm or home of your dreams.
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The Ugly Duckling's Karala throws are not only beautiful, but provide a comforting warmth that’s ideal for almost every night. Cuddling up with one of these is a joy and definitely something every household needs! Visit them in store today or contact the shop at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
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Our work in Chatsworth has shown us that there are thousands of 'backyard strays' - these are cats that simply turn up in someone's backyard and the family - being nice people - start to feed them. These cats need to be sterilized urgently, as it can only take six months for one cat to turn into ten cats! So we are doing lots of mobile clinics in Chatsworth.
This last weekend, our Cats of Durban team successfully trapped and sterilized 27 cats. These were all cats that hang around the Bayview Police Station. We are very grateful to the staff of the police station, who have allowed us to manage their cats. Many thanks to our Chatsworth team leader, Farhana wahab , our trappers Maryna Matthews, Marie Foord and Miranda van Rooyen for your hard work and dedication. Another successful clinic - we aim to do many more as funds permit.
Cats of Durban provides access to discounted sterilization for stray and feral cats, in order to bring down the number of unwanted cats and kittens. Free steris are available to members only. To contact us, send a mail to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pictured here Dr Lee Pachonick.
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No NPO can sustain itself without a dedicated team that shares the passion and the dream of a better future. Funda Nenja is blessed with a great team of volunteers, staff members and community assistants who all work towards the common goal of a better quality of life for both the people and animals living in Mpophomeni. Our Friday afternoon dog school programme sees the coming together of all parties and together we collectively work towards our goals. Together we make a difference.
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Congratulations to Hi-Q Howick on their 5th birthday, they are celebrating with cake today!
'It has been an incredible journey.
Six years ago, on 1 April 2015, we were faced with what we hoped was an April Fools' joke, but wasn't. Suddenly, and unexpectedly jobless, we sold our home in Jhb and moved our lives back home - to Howick. Determined to land back on our feet, we explored various and many options.
Then conversations between long time friends and the acquisition of a building we had always admired made us realise that our dream could become a reality. On 29 April 2016 Hi-Q Howick opened for business!
There were times that we doubted our decision, and times that we wanted to give up, but we are immensely proud of what we have achieved and what Hi-Q Howick has become!
We acknowledge, however, that none of this would have been possible without the support of this wonderful community of which we are now so grateful to be a part. ❤
From Braam, myself Gary, and the Hi-Q Team, THANK YOU sincerely for supporting us on our incredible journey.
PS Feel free to pop in for some Birthday cake to celebrate our Birthday with us! 🎂🍰 (Thursday!)' shared Gary.
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Update on the Serval kitten (isiZulu : Indlozi)
On arrival, this little female was thin and weak, she has been kept inside the clinic to carefully monitor her food intake, weight, and behavior.
Now fully stable and eating solids only, she has been moved to an outdoor enclosure where she can begin to explore. It didn't take long for her behavior to change and her confidence to grow.
This enclosure is kitted out for young small predators and provides a safe space for them to practice skills and grow. Once this Serval is a little bit older, she will be moved to a larger enclosure.
We love what we do, and how we do it
Why not join our Custodianship Program to show your support for the work we do? Anyone from kids to big businesses can join:
http://www.freemekzn.co.za/become-a-custodian/
Otherwise, if a particular story has touched your heart, and you would like to donate directly to our animal care and vet bills, you are welcome to donate directly through these channels:
FreeMe Wildlife
First National Bank
Branch code: 220 725
Account number: 6214 1246 068
PAYPAL ACCOUNT:
http://paypal.me/FreeMeWildlife
SWIFT CODE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS:
FIRNZAJJ
Contact number: 033 330 3036
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When a new homeowner moves into a house, please remember that KSS will do a FREE service on any existing alarm system, and link-up the alarm to the KSS Control Room. Please share this information with new homeowners in your area. Call 033 330 5911.
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It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages, and England faces attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Life is hard, and those with power wield it harshly, bending justice according to their will – often in conflict with the king. With his grip on the country fragile and with no clear rule of law, chaos and bloodshed reign.
Into this uncertain world three people come to the fore: a young boatbuilder, who dreams of a better future when a devastating Viking raid shatters the life that he and the woman he loves hoped for; a Norman noblewoman, who follows her beloved husband across the sea to a new land only to find her life there shockingly different; and a capable monk at Shiring Abbey, who dreams of transforming his humble abbey into a centre of learning admired throughout Europe.
THE DAWN OF A NEW AGE
Now, with England at the dawn of the Middle Ages, these three people will each come into dangerous conflict with a ruthless bishop, who will do anything to increase his wealth and power, in an epic tale of ambition and rivalry, death and birth, and love and hate.
Get your copy of this Ken Follet book at Howick's Nuts About Books and Toys shop in Mare street.
Kamberg Coffee and Concert - Music for Clarinet, Cello and Piano - Puddles Cottage, Kamberg: Sun 25 April at 11am and 3pm
Enjoy the crisp autumn weather in the company of glorious fine music for clarinet, cello and piano, in a comfortable home in the beautiful Midlands.
An eclectic programme of nuanced romantic music rich in autumn shades, can be enjoyed from the expansive airy sun veranda with a magnificent view, in the heart of the Kamberg Valley in the Midlands.
Friends Alyssa Bouwer (clarinet) Ilse Myburgh (piano) and Nigel Fish (cello) have all missed performing while in Lockdown, so have created an autumnal pop-up concert at the invitation of musician friend, Agnes Jerman of Puddles Cottage in the Kamberg.
The carefully-chosen eclectic and varied programme includes: Saint Saens’ Le Cygne and Clarinet Sonata Op.167; Villa Lobos’ Song of the Black Swan; Schumann’s Adagio and Allegro Op.70 and Fantasiestucke Op. 73 and Beethoven’s trio for piano, clarinet and cello Op.11.
Alyssa Bouwer holds a B.Mus Degree from the University of the Free State and a Master’s in Music from the University of Cincinnati. She has played in the Free State Symphony Orchestra and taught at Grey College in Bloemfontein. She is currently teaching music at Epworth School in Pietermaritzburg. Ilse Myburgh studied piano under Prof Joseph Stanford and achieved a Master’s in Music (Chamber Music). She recently settled in Hilton teaching piano at Epworth and Hilton Schools. Nigel Fish has been a member of orchestras in Durban, Cape Town and Aachen, Germany. At present he is a cello teacher in and around Pietermaritzburg.
Strict Covid protocols will be observed: Only 45 patrons permitted per concert; patrons will be social distanced; masks to be worn at all times.
Tickets R120.
Ticket includes a cup of coffee and cookie.
Bookings Agnes Jerman on 082 683 1583 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Venue is Puddles Cottage, Vaalekop Valley, Kamberg Road, Rosetta.
Pictured here: Alyssa Bouwer (clarinet), Nigel Fish (cello) and Ilse Myburgh (piano) preparing for their concerts, pictured in the performance space in the beautiful Kamberg.
This dish is a firm "Snooty Fox" fan favourite.
Our deep fried camembert is perfect for enjoying with a glass of your favorite vino. This dish is available at both our restaurant outlets at Fern Hill Hotel, on the R103 and at Garlingtons Bistro and Deli in Hilton, KZN.
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These three siblings have be apart of our family for many years already. This little boy is in Grade RR at Angels Care and his two sisters are at Thembelihle Primary School, they all walk a few Kilometers to school each day. His sisters make sure he is at school on time and then continue their walk to school and they fetch him to take him home. The oldest sister is only in Grade 3.
This is just a reminder that family is everything and that we need to hold on to what and who we love. Be grateful, be kind, be honest and make a difference where you can.
Without our sponsorship, nutritional and health care programmes these children would have no one to care for them. They have a bright future thanks to every single person who supports our Centre and School and of course our staff. Gosh but these kids have so much to teach us.
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