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8 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@timesmedia.co.za - advertising: charodinev@timesmedia.co.za THE REPRESENTATIVE 31 March 2017 ROUND&ABOUT Magical serenity and open space CHUX FOURIE IF SOLITUDE, peace and quiet and utter tranquility sounds like heaven, then the central Kalahari might be just the place to find it. Komani’s Bruce and Gill Mager recently spent 11 days there and can’t say enough about its “remoteness, stark beauty, beautiful sunrises and sunsets ... it’s like nowhere else.” The Magers went with Johannesburg photographer Mark Drysdale, who they said gave them very valuable advice, having been there many times before. There’s nothing where they were – no shop and not even water – so it was BACK TO BASICS: There were no luxuries regarding living quite a logistical feat with accommodation or ablutions, but the scenery and game them having to t a ke viewing were outstanding Picture: GILL MAGER absolutely everything. A four-wheel drive vehicle is essential and they took a fridge, f r e e z e r, all their food, water and fuel, enough to last them for 11 days. They spent the first night in Ghanzi and from there went to Piper Pan – a huge, flat, area of open grassland where they saw great herds of springbok and gemsbok (estimated at about 800), ostriches, jackals, giraffes and numerous predators. There are also elephants and they saw plenty of signs of them, but no animals. After five nights, they moved on to Deception Valley where Mark and Delia Owens lived. The couple wrote a well-known book about the Kalahari and their research there in the early ’70 s . It was a very long trip during which they could only average about 50km or 60km/h because of the deep, soft sand. Deception Valley is an ancient river bed that is actually just a slight indentation between huge dune masses, but it is an area of spectacular beauty and vast remoteness. They saw much the same species of animals and were privileged to watch a cheetah mother teaching her cubs how to hunt, as well as several chases, leopard, lion and a fantastic variety of bird life. “The big attraction to me was that we were really out of touch, there was a satellite phone in case of emergency, but the peace, isolation and spectacular beauty was wonderful,” Bruce said, adding that the greatest number of PROUD: The Magers had many sightings of big cats, including getting really up close to this lioness Picture: GILL MAGER vehicles they saw in one place was four. However, luxurious it was not. They stayed in tents they had taken with them, some camps had “long drops” but most toilet visits comprised a spade and the bush and they only had two litres of water a day for ablutions on a cement slab where ticks abounded, waiting to crawl on to feet and legs at every opportunity. “It’s hard to believe that it is supposed to be a desert as the grass was waist high and the animals were in superb condition – they obviously don’t need surface water,” Bruce said. After a “magical” 11 days, the Magers left the biggest reserve in Botswana at Rakops and set off on the 2000km journey home. Wedding pictures COUPLES who would like to have their wedding photographs published in The Rep, are invited to submit their pictures, with the full names of the bride and groom, where they were married, a contact number and any other relevant i n fo r m at i o n . This may be either sent electronically to chuxf@timesmedia.co.za or a hard copy can be brought in to be scanned. Please note that pictures are dated when we receive them and are used strictly in the order in which they are received, so it might be a little while before they appear. Please share a picture of your special day with The Rep readers. TEA TIME: Hermaans Geyer enjoyed tea with his wife Rina at the N G Kerk bazaar on Friday Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA MEET THE CHAMPS: The GHS team again walked away as champions at the completion of the recent Round Table quiz. The team comprised, back from left, Andrew Taggart, Basil Buss, Gary Goldschmidt and Ana Taggart. Front from left, Carlien Buss, Kirsty Watson, Shelly Goldschmidt and Barnaby Shone The Notice Board is intended to help people advertise events and avoid clashes. The date, event and venue may appear free of charge for three months, but these details must reach The Rep by noon on Mondays, to appear in that Friday’s edition. E-mail chuxf@timesmedia.co.za or call (045) 839-4040. Tomorrow: Pumpkin fest, Tarka showgrounds, all day; AFM Sunday School evening of song, AFM church hall, 6.30pm. Sunday April 2: Shining Stars Sports Club AGM, Nonesi Primary School, 9am. Thursday-Sunday April 20-23: Queen’s College reunion. Thursday May 4: Love of Art charity art exhibition opening, Queens Hotel, 6.30pm with preview from 5pm. Friday, Saturday May 5,6: Love of Art charity art exhibition, Queens Hotel, 10am to 6pm. Saturday April 8: Signature Wildlife second annual auction at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, ON THE NOTICE BOARD Grahamstown, 11am. Friday April 14: Good Fr i d ay. Monday April 17: E a st e r M o n d ay. Thursday April 20: Queen’s College Walk the Wa l k . Monday-Tuesday April 24 -25: Stepping Stone parent/teacher visits. Wednesday April 26: Stepping Stone grades R and 1 autumn walk. Thursday April 27: Freedom Day. Friday April 28: School h o l i d ay. Monday May 1: Wo r ke r s ’ D ay. Friday May 5: Stepping Stone gr 1 class fund raiser. Thursday May 11: Stepping Stone school photos. Friday May 12: Stepping Stone mother and grandmother tea. Friday May 12 until Tuesday May 23: Stepping Stone summative assessments. Friday May 26: Stepping Stone gr R class fund raiser. Saturday May 27: We s l e y Methodist Church fete; Soul 2 Soul 80s evening, Ashley Wyngaardt Hall, 6.30pm. Thursday June 1: Mnr en Mej Hangklip. Monday June 12: Stepping Stone grades 6 and 7 m at h s - i n - a c t i o n . Tuesday June 13: Stepping Stone science-in-action. Saturday June 17: Queenstown Flying Club centennial celebration, airfield, from 9am; Hangklip golf day. Friday June 23: Stepping Stone raffle draw. Wednesday June 28: Stepping Stone gr 7 cake sale. Friday June 30: Schools close.
THE REPRESENTATIVE 31 March 2017 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@timesmedia.co.za - advertising: charodinev@timesmedia.co.za 9 ON THE SCHOOLB E AT Komani youth revive ambassador panel SIVENATHI GOSA A GROUP of Komani young people have revived the Children’s Ambassador Panel, a structure which was started 20 years ago. The panel, which was the brainchild of resident Lunga Tsotsi, works within the Chris Hani District and serves as a discussion body for issues facing the youth. The panel consists of three organisations – the Komani Youth Organisation, the Junior Town Council and the School Christian O r g a n i s at i o n . Head of the Children’s Ambassador Panel Juan Botha said the organisations were striving to make a difference in the community as the unemployment rate was high. “The main aim and vision for these organisations is to empower young minds and determine their interests and skills. “All schools in Komani are represented in these three organisations.” Tsotsi said, “As the Children’s Ambassador Panel, you should be unified and able to share resources. The current challenges that the youth are facing are similar to the challenges faced in 1997. Unite and fight against social injustices, rape and drug abuse.” The three groups organise activities to benefit the youth, including a sanitary towel drive, a tinned food drive, beauty pageants and sports activities. YOUNG GUNS: Members of the Children’s Ambassador Panel in the Chris Hani District, from left, Yolanda Jara, Juan Botha (head), founder Lunga Tsotsi, Ongeziwe Jay, Nako Mlokoti and Gamyuka Krangwa WE DID IT! Stepping Stone Make A Difference (M.A.D) pupils and teachers collected food for the needy and donated it to CMR in Komani PRETTY THINGS: Fatima Muhammed makes a loop necklace at the Wonderland Playschool in Komani Awards ceremony lends farewell sparkle for Dyantyi KOMANI CLUSTER CLUSTER commander Major-General Sizakhele Dyantyi said goodbye to Komani in style during a police awards ceremony on We d n e s d ay. He acknowledged members who had recorded service of 10 and 20 years during the launch of three campaigns – Back to Basics, Fitness Police and a drill squad. He said the programmes should have a positive impact. “It is important to exercise – it enhances a person’s way of thinking and brings about a sound mind when making decisions. It helps them to be quick thinkers when confronted with nasty s i t u at i o n s . ” Family, friends and members of the community were also taken to a demonstration of a police drill. “This is in line with our culture as SAPS. Drills help us to instil discipline within the police.” He thanked the residents of Komani for their support before announcing that he would be starting in his new job in Cape Town next week. “I will be going back to the Western Cape where I started my SAPS career to work in a similar position of being a cluster commander.” GOODBYE: Komani Cluster commander Major General Sizakhele Dyantyi acknowledges members with 20 years of service in the SAPS Picture: BHONGO JACOB AVBOB PROVIDES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR POLICYHOLDERS AND NON-POLICYHOLDERS AVBOB policyholders qualify for: FREE FREE R1 000 PLUS RETRENCHMENT BENEFIT* FREEÀover and above THE FREE BASIC FUNERAL BENEFIT TO THE VALUE OF R9 600* INCLUDES: Ä Ä Ä The use of a Ähearse of your choice The use of a CALL YOUR NEAREST AVBOB BRANCH FOR MORE INFO: BRANCH REPRESENTATIVE TEL NO PHYSICAL ADDRESS Cala East London Maclear Queenstown AVBOBÀAVBOB AVBOB www.AVBOB.co.za
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