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>> The winners have qualified to compete in New YorkTANIA SANDBERGUcnews2@feveron­line.co.za

THE group of 11dancers andvocalists from

Amanzimtoti's Ryth-mic Dance Studio andRythmic Studiocompeting in the TalentAfrica competitionnationals last week allwon gold medals andhave qualified tocompete in the interna-tional competition inNew York.

The medallists areAlaskaHilton-vocalistanddancer,AnastasiaScholtz -vocalist and dancer,BronwynvanWyk -dancer,Erich Viviers - vocalist,Fransune de Toit - dancer,Hanna de Jager - dancer,Kelsey Booysen - dancer,Krystle Temmerman -vocalist (coach),LanavanderWalt - dancer, MinetteLandman-dancer(coach)andSurani Aveling Slabbert -

dancer.

They competed against 1 540competitors throughout Africaand also won silver and bronzeawards.

To top this, vocal coach,KrystleTemmerman is theoverallwinnerin the senior vocalists categoryand also won best entertainer inthis category. Dance coachMinette Landman secured a thirdplace in the special awardsceremony.

“Wehave somuch talent in SA,especiallyinthe15to17yearvocalcategory. My goal was just to getgold,notallgoldmedallistsqualifyfor the international competitionand I am thrilledwith the results,”Temmerman said.

Temmerman qualified inJanuary and the group now hastwo months to prepare and raisefundsforNewYorkwheretheywillperform for the likes of AndrewLloyd Webber, Juliard School ofArts, the New York film academy,BMG and Sony.

“Last year, seven models fromSouth Africa were scouted andsigned through Talent Africa,”said Temmerman.

Dance coach, MinetteLandman said that they had the

time of their lives in RoodepoortJohannesburg.

“Duetothelackofcompetitionsthat provide a platform forperforming arts, we are trulygrateful for Talent Africa thatbrought to us what we sodesperately needed in KZN.”

“We are pleased and humbledthatallofRhythmicDanceStudio’sTalent Africa competitors arethrough to the next round, wherewe won't only be representingKZNbut thewhole of SouthAfricain New York City,” said Landman.

Landman expressed hersincere thanks to WendyReinhardt for all her support andadditional training for thedancers.

Amanzimtoti can truly beproudattheleveloftalentfromourmidstand through thenext coupleof weeks, they will need oursupport and financial backing toassist them to represent us on theworld stage.

Darlene’s pub is hosting acongratulatory party for KrystleTemmerman at 2pmon Saturday.All are welcome to join the bringand braai. Temmerman willperform at the event.

Toti’s 11 GOLD medallist

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THE N2 north and south-bound laneshad to be closedafter body parts were found

on the road on Monday 30 March.“Members of the public was

travelling towards Amanzimtotiwhen they noticed what appearedto be a leg lyingnext to the fast laneof the N2 south near the oldairport,”ChrisBotha,medialiaisonfor Netcare 911 reports.

Netcare 911 dispatched avehicle to the scene to investigateand found the leg on the south-bound lane. After further investi-gation they foundotherparts in thenorth-bound carriageway.

“SAPS and Metro Police werecalled to the scene and part of thehighwayhad to be closed off on thenorthandsouth-boundlaneswhilepolice conducted their investiga-tion,” Botha said.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDSAPS and Metro Police on the scene near the old airport where body parts were found.

Twelve injuredin accidentSUPPLIED

TWELVE taxi commuters were injured, twoseriously so, after a side impact accidentalong the M37 in Amanzimtoti on Mondayafternoon.“A report from the scene indicates that thetaxi was travelling east along the M37. AVW Polo was travelling west and was

trying to take the turn off to KwaMakuthawhen the accident occurred,” Chris Botha,Netcare 911 Media Liaison reports.

“Netcare 911 paramedics, the firedepartment and other services arrived atthe scene and found the patients at theside of the roadway. The crumpled remainsof the vehicles had come to rest next to thebarriers on the east bound lane,” he said.

“After medics stabilised the injured atthe scene, they transported them tovarious hospitals for the care that theyrequired,” Botha added.

The crumpledremains of ve­hicles involvedin the acci­dent on Mon­day afternoonhad come torest next tothe barriers ofthe M37 eastbound lane.PHOTO:SUPPLED

A MAN has died and 16 people injuredfollowing an accident on the R603between Pietermaritzburg andAmanzimtoti.

“Netcare 911 paramedics andother services found that a minibushad overturned and came to a standstillon its side next to the side of the road,”Netcare 911 media liaison officerSanti Steinmann reports.

“Upon assessment of the occupants,paramedics found that a man had losthis life during the rollover and that16people had sustained injuries rangingfrom moderate to critical.

“Two women sustained criticalinjuries and after receiving treatment atthe scene they were rushed to hospital,”she said.

According to Steinmann the rest ofthe injured patients were treated at thescene and transported to varioushospitals.

Exact detail surrounding the cause ofthe rollover accident and precedingevents will remain the subject of a policeinvestigation.

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SAPS officers commended for arrest, convictionsTANIA SANDBERGucnews2@feveronline.co.za

ROBBERIES in Isipingo haveincreased and are one of thepriority crimes identified byIsipingo SAPS.“Since the specialisation of thedetective unit at SAPS Isipingo wefound the thestrategy reallyworks

management of SAPS Isipingocommends Deputy ConstableMqadi for his good investigativework,” said Ragavan.

In another incident a case ofarmedrobberywasreportedon29April 2014, at about 12.30pm.“The suspect, Mxolisi Mngadi (25)approached the complainant onthe M35, near Malukazi, and

pointed a firearmat the complain-ant. He removed his cellphonevalued at R1 000,” Ragavan said.

The suspect then fled but waslater arrested. The complainantpointed out the suspect and boththe cellphone and firearm wasrecovered.

“On 19 March the suspect wasfoundguiltyofarmedrobberywith

aggravating circumstances at theDurban Magistrate’s Court andwas sentenced to 15 years’imprisonment. This is a sternmessage to all would-be robbers,that the police and the courts willdoall in theirpowertoensureswiftjustice,” said Ragavan.

The SAPS Isipingo manage-ment commends Mqadi for hisgood investigative techniques toensure the suspects receive justpunishment.

and the fruits arebeing reaped,” Cap-tain David Ragavan,SAPS IsipingoCommunicationsreports.

Recent successesincludeacaseof rob-bery reported on 17June 2014, at about1pm.“The suspect,Sbongiseni Ncube(21) approached thecomplainant with aknife at ChurchLanein the Isipingo CBD.HetookR2 600andaBlackberry valuedatR2 200 and fled,”said Ragavan.

The suspect waslater arrested andwith the swift inves-tigation of DeputyConstable Mqadi ofIsipingo detectives,the suspect wasbrought to court.

“On Monday 16March, the suspectwas found guilty ofrobbery at theDurbanMagistrate’sCourt and was sen-tenced to 12 years’imprisonment. The

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SITUATED in thepicturesque “IllovoNursery”,the restaurant deck is bounded with lush floraand trees. It is the ultimate destination to relaxand listen to the sounds of nature, whileenjoying breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea orcoffee.

Enjoy a breakfast - a traditional breakfast,omelettes and wraps. The lunch menu catersfor all tastes, from light meals, salads andmains, including our famous lamb curry. Ourpopular Sunday Roast with two roast meats,three veggies and puddings for only R65.

Tuesday is pensioner’s day - themeal of thedaywith pudding and tea or coffee is offered atR49. OnWednesday, ladies with ladies receivea10%discount. Cheesecake,meringueandap-ple crumble ismade freshdaily,while a varietyof other cakes, including the popular MozartGateaux, are also available. Tea lovers can en-joy scones, muffins and other savoury treats.

“Every effort is being made to keep ourprices affordable andwe endeavour to do so inthe future,” restaurateur Bradley Holmes said.

The Terrace and Illovo Nursery thanks thelocal community and all their regularcustomers for their fantastic support.

Illovo Kids Party venue (adjacent to TheTerrace Restaurant)

Open seven days a week to the public,children can come playwhile adults relax. Theideal venue for children’s birthday parties.Order from their selection of platters for

parents. Children’smeals range fromburgers,hot dogs, toasted sandwiches to chickennuggets, etc.Thepartyvenuehasavarietyofchildren’sridesand a jumping castle.

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AGM well attendedTANIA SANDBERGucnews2@feveronline.co.za

PROBUS Amanzimtoti Club,the organisation for retiredbusiness owners and

like­minded people held its 21st

annual general meeting on Friday27 March.

President Errol Theronthanked members for a well­attended meeting. There were 32members and 13 visitors at themeeting. The club has gained 17new members in the past year.

Theron thanked WESSA fora llowing the club the use of thevenue.

Summarising the speakers forthe past year, the president saidthat it is increasingly difficult tofind affordable and interestingspeakers for the club.“Costs for speakers have doubledduring the past year and it isanticipated that this cost willescalate in the year to come,”Theron said, explaining expendi­ture for the year.

The existing committee wasre­elected to office ­ Errol Theron(president), John West (vice­pres­ident), Sharon­Ann Theron(secretary), Attie Nortje (braai­master) and Lynette Brown(general).

Members resolved to pay anincreased annnual subscription asa result of extra levies imposed bythe KZN Probus Association.It was resolved that from 1 Marchfees will be increased to R60 ayear.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDIncoming committee members (back) Attie Nortje (L, braai­master) and Davin Ryley (treasurer) (front, from left) Sharon­Ann Theron (secretary), Errol Theron (president) and LynetteBrown (general committee).

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SOCIALresponsibilityshouldnotsolely be the responsibility ofWelfareorganisations.Proof thateverybody canmakeadifference

With the Kingsburgh Child andFamily Welfare money tree are(from left) Sue Perry (principal)and Janette Krüger (secretary)from Doonheights Pre­Prima­ry and Sandra Govender (Kings­burgh Child Welfare seniorsocial Worker).PHOTO: SUPPLIED

lies in the manysmall donationsmade toKingsburghChild and FamilyWelfare since thelaunch of theirmoney tree. Thisweek the organisa-tion received aR1150 donationfrom DoonheightsPre-Primary to-wards their moneytree. Sue Perry,Doonheights Pre-Primary princi-pal, challenges allECD(EarlyChild De-velopment centers)intheareatodonate.

SAPS successesAMANZIMTOTI SAPS made 34arrests for the week 17 to 23 March.The arrests included one assaultwith grievous bodily harm, onehouse robbery and attemptedmurder, two possession ofpresumed stolen property, six forgeneral theft, seven residentialhousebreakings, three maliciousdamage to property, six shoplift­

ing, two possession of cannabis, acase of drunk driving and recklessand negligent driving, one breachof peace, three for urinating inpublic and one arrest for being onfoot on the freeway.

SAPS recovered two motorvehicles, a LG Plasma TV, aSamsung Plasma TV, a firearmwith 19 live rounds of ammunition,

two dagga slopes, 100 daggaplants and jewellery (one silverring).

A combined operation be­tween Amanzimtoti SAPS and theMetro Police on 26 March, be­tween8pmandmidnight,resultedin six arrests for drunken driving.

“The accused are out on bailawaiting blood alcohol resultsfrom the forensic department,”said Captain Charlene van derSpuy reports. ­ Supplied.

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October ­ December 2014:22361

Respondingto queriesTheWinklespruitpool is closedonFridays for new water and clean-ing.Thepool is openonweekendsfrom9.30amto4:30pmandweek-days from 6.30am to 5:30pm.

If a public holiday falls on aFriday, the pool will be closed onThursday for cleaning.

Councillor André BeetgeAmanzimtoti

Beach showers a disgrace

AS a ratepayer who swimsatWinklespruitregularly,Iwould like to say that the

public showers are adisgrace. The inside walls arepeeling and mouldy, the floor ofthe shower is disgusting and theshower drains are often cloggedIwould hate to hearwhat people

who come here on holiday thinkof the state of the showers theyhave to use. These showersshould be demolished and nicefreestanding showers like theones at Baggies beach should beerected

J. GrayVia email

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Easter eggcollectionAS you might be aware, the Sapphire Coast/Toti tourism Easter program accommodatesfor a night market along the promenadebetween Rogies park and the lagoon onSaturday 4 April from 4 to 10pm.

Not only does the proposed program ­ inaid of the Pregnancy Crisis centre ­ promisea variety of stalls and live music, but Durban

South Business Forum (DSBF) will beextending their “Bring light to a child’s life”program by initiating an easter egg collectionin a specially designed “Binny” that will belocated at the base of the light structure inthe amphi theatre closer the lagoon.

All easter eggs collected will be distribut­ed to the less fortunate on Sunday and justin time for the Easter Bunny to make hisdeliveries. For more information, contactAndre Beetge at 0827187137

Councillor André BeetgeVia email

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KINGSWAY High pupils havebecome popular for their dramaproductions and this year will

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Tickets are R50 for supper theatreon 22 and 23 April and R40 on 24 and25 April for a cinema session. To book,phone 031 903 2353.

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The Kingsway High cast of Footlooze (front, from left) Minenhle Ndaba(Rusty), Dana Erasmus (Ariel), Brendon du Preez (Ren), MichaelAnderson (reverend), and the production team Thembalihle Shange(producer), Jessica Campos (manager), Zininzi Malimba (vocal coach),Ntando Msweli (co­producer). Absent are Sebastian Hide (Will),Savannah Greening and Kelsey Gibson (choreographers).

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Umbogint­wini’s chessteam recent­ly participat­ed in aninter­schoolchess tour­nament atUmbogint­wini Primary.PHOTO:SUPPLIED

Chessmasters

WarnerBeachPrepswimmingteamparticipat­ed in theinterschoolgala atAmanzim­totiPrimaryrecently.With theirmedalsare swim­ming cap­tainsTaylaPotgieter(left) andMattPelser.PHOTO:SUPPLIED

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Athlone Park Primarypupils (from left)Davashni Pillay, TatumNaidoo, Noxolo Xolo andJessica Sandberg assistIngrid Millar at the

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Athlone Park Primaryhold their open day

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDIn 2014 Kamalinee Primary pupils participated in the National ScienceOlympiad. Unfortunately, due to the postal strike, they were unable toannounce the results in 2014. Kamalinee can now announce that theirpupils produced excellent results, achieving several golds. Kamalinee isespecially proud to announce that two of their pupils achieved out­standing results ­ Deshana Ponnan placed second and SaieshnieReddy placed third in the country.

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SWEET WATERSChurchhostedafamilyfundayonSaturday

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KINDLY TAKE NOTICE THAT in terms of aJudgment granted on the 27TH May, 2014 in theScottburgh Magistrate’s Court and Warrant ofExecution issued thereafter, a sale in executionof the undermentioned goods will be held at theSHERIFF’S STOREROOM, ERF 257 PAYNESTREET, PARK RYNIE on the 22nd APRIL2015 at 01:00pm, consisting of :GOODS :SAMSUNG AUTO WASHING MACHINESANSUI FLAT SCREEN TVKIC SUPER COOL DOUBLE DOOR FRIDGE(SMALL)LG MICROWAVEKIC DOUBLE DOOR FRIDGE6 SEATER 4 PIECE LOUNGE SUITEDIAMOND 32CM TV4 PIECE WOODEN WALL UNIT (IMBUIALOOK)To the highest bidder FOR CASH.TAKE FURTHER NOTE THAT:1. The sale is a sale in execution pursuant to a

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ERWIN Vermaak is nou ‘n paarmaande inAmanzimtoti enhetgou ingepas by die lewensstyl.

Die Handelaar Hoof van Mark WhiteNissan Amanzimtoti het ooglopend‘n goeie sin vir humor en ‘n ongeloof-like passie vir die lewe.

“Die lewe is te kort om oor kleindingetjies te stres,” sê Vermaak. Syander passie is om mense op te lei,want mens leer self daardeur, sê hy.

Vermaak, ‘n Vrystater by geboor-te, het in 1988 na Johannesburg ver-huis en het 27 jaar ondervinding indiemotorindustrie.HyhetdieAman-zimtoti tak in middel November ver-lede jaar begin.

“Besigheid is baie stadiger, maarek mis glad nie die verkeer nie. Ekondervind Toti mense as baie meergelukkig,” sê hy.

Hy streef om betrokke te wees indiegemeenskapendiehandelaarhet

reeds ‘n voertuig aan die gemeen-skaps polisiering forum (CCPO) ges-kenk en My Sapphire CommUnityfinansieël gehelp om kameras op diestrandopterigentanshelphuldiege-meenskap deur rolstoele te skenk.

“Vir ons volgende projek wil onshelp om die rivier skoon temaak,” sêhy.

Vermaakseadvies vir iemandwatbeoogom‘nmotortekoopisom100%seker te maak dit is die motor wat jynodig het. Koopmet jou kop, nie metjou hart nie. As jymoet betaal vir ietswat jy nie werklik nodig het nie, kandit jou duur te staan kom. Koop van‘n handelaar wat ‘n goeie reputasieheten‘nmaakwaarpartemaklikbes-kikbaar is. Kyk na die onderhoud enwaarborg sê hy.

Vermaak hou van golf en stapgraagmet sy honde opdie strand.Hyhou ook van kook en sy gunstelinggereg is kerrie. Sy lewensfilosofie isom na die beste in mense te soek.

“Al wanneermens afkyk na ‘n an-derpersoon, isomjouhanduit te reiken hul op te trek,” sê hy.

“Ekwilgraaghiervestigenkanniewagomdeurmyeerstewinter hier tegaan nie - ek is hier vir die langter-myn,” skerts hy.

FOTO: VERSKAFErwin Vermaak, die Handelaar Hoof van Mark White Nissan Amanzimtoti.

FORD has unveiled its updated Rangerbakkie in Thailand and its sporting designtweaks throughout, improved engines andthe automaker’s latest technologies.

The new Ranger will be launched inSouth Africa in the fourth quarter of 2015.Specification and prices will be confirmedcloser to launch.

At the front, it has a new trapezoidalgrille, new diod headlights, tweakedbumper and bonnet.

The Ranger can wade through 800mmof water, has 230mm ground clearance,28­degree approach and 25­degreedeparture angles.

For low­speed torque or additionaldownhill braking drivers can engage thelow­range 4x4 and activate the electronic

rear differential. The Ranger has a towingcapability of up to 3500kg.

Driving assistance technologies:• Lane­keeping alert ­ helps prevent the

driver from unintentionally drifting out ofa lane when driving at high­speeds.

• Adaptive cruise control ­ makes use ofradar sensors to maintain both a presetspeed as well as a preset distance from thevehicle ahead. When the system detects avehicle ahead, it decelerates automatical­ly to maintain a safe distance.

• Forward alert ­ Gives drivers a visualand audible warning when the gap to avehicle ahead drops below a safe distance.The system also charges the brakes.

• Park assist ­ uses sensors to detectobstacles and provide audible warningswhen the vehicle approaches obstructionsat low speeds.

• Tye pressure monitor ­ alerting driverswhen tyre pressure is too low

• Electronic stability programme withrollover mitigation and trailer sway

• Driver impairment monitor ­ uses acamera and on­board sensors to detect if

the driver is drowsy. If the system noticessigns such as drifting on the road andsudden corrective steering inputs, thesystem warns the driver with signals.

In markets where it is available,Emergency Assistance uses a Bluetooth­paired and connected phone to call localemergency services after a serious colli­sion.

• Adaptive load control ­ adjusts the

electronic stability control based on vehi­cle load

The new Ranger is equipped with hillassist, hill­descent control and emergencybrake assistance.

Powering the new ranger is choice offour engines (three diesel, one petrol) eachmated to either a six­speed manual or autoand with stop/start fuel­saving.

The 3.2­litre Duratorq five­cylinder

TDCi diesel has updated exhaust gasrecirculation to improve fuel efficiency,Ford says, by as much as 18%. The 3.2­litrediesel is capable of 147kW/470Nm. The2.2­litre four­cylinder diesel will be offered,depending on the market, in either118kW/385Nm guise or 96kW variant.

The new Ranger will be available withFord’s 2.5­litre Duratec petrol capable of122kW/225Nm of torque.

Ford says its new Ranger has “ad­vanced sound­deadening materials” forimproved insulation and cabin­noise re­duction. The new Ranger will be equippedwith Sync 2, the latest generation of Ford’sin­car connectivity. It allows drivers to usevoice commands, such as “temperature 20degrees”, “play AC/DC” or “I’m hungry” tocontrol the aircon, entertainment systemand satnav.

The new bakkie also sports a 24Vsocket.

The 2015 Ford Ranger will be built atthe automaker’s Silverton assembly plantnear Pretoria for distribution in Africa andEurope. ­ Wheels24.

PHOTO: SOURCEDThe new Ford Ranger 2015 bakkie.

New Rangerbakkie for SAunveiled

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Toti’s SA championsTANIA SANDBERGucnews2@feveronline.co.za

COMBATCOACHING.COMentered a team of nine for theMixed Martial Arts (MMA) SA

Championshipsandwonten titles, aswell as securing a further five placesin top positions.

“This is themost places earned byone team in the South Africanchampionships. I expected the teamtoexcel,but Inever thoughtwewouldwin so many titles. This is anoutstanding achievement,” saidcoach Morné Swanepoel.

The fact that the championshipsaredirectlyunderwrittenbySASCOC,and not just the MMA, makes it evenmore exceptional.

Swanepoel’s two sons, Bradleyand Dylan won five titles betweenthem, the most titles at thecompetition.TheyareKuswagpupilsinGrade’s 9and11.The titlewinnershavebeeninvited toparticipate in theworld championship in Las Vegas inAugust/September, depending onwhether they are able to get thefinances together.

“We did extra preparations overtwo months. The secret is to stayconditioned.Wepracticeallyear longuntil December, when fighters enjoya three week holiday.We are alreadyprepared for the next competition,the big EFC Africa hosted at the ICC,Durban on Saturday,” Swanepoelsaid.

“The fight is not as important as

the preparation. I am big on teammentality, our fighterswork togetherasateam. Theykeepeachothermoti-vatedandourteamsloganis“practicelike a team, fight like a family,” headds.

This CombatCoaching.com team wonten SA Championship titles in MixedMartian Arts (MMA), BrazilianJiuJitsu (BJJ) and SubmissionWrestling and secured a further fiveplacings in top positions (front,from left) Troy Deyer, DylanSwanepoel, Brendon Bekker (back,from left) Nelson Feiteira, TashSantillal, Craig Ninow, MalcolmGoddard, Bradley Swanepoel andMorné Swanepoel

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Ocean challengeon the cardsON Saturday 16 May at 6.30am, about 50swimmers will battle it out betweenDurban’s North Beach and Vetch’s Reefduring the five­kilometre Four ElementsOcean Challenge, now in its second year.Durban Lifesaving Club is the venue for reg­istration and prize­giving.

This is not only about who has theslickest strokes in the water ­ it’s aboutyouth development and creatingawareness for a great cause as well.

“The swim is not only physicallychallenging, but aims to challengepeople's perceptions of the ocean,” saidthe founder of Four Elements Conversa­tion, Olivia Taylor (18).

“The swim primarily aims to createawareness about ocean degradation andto fund an environmental scholarshipcamp at the end of the year whencandidates apply and get chosen, based onvarious criteria ­ including passion andpotential.”

Scheduled to take place in December,the awardees will be taught to beindependent young environmental

entrepreneurs during a four­dayadventure. It forms an integral part ofteenager Taylor’s goal to remind youngpeople that passion can lead to positivechange.

“Youth have the most incredible ability

to look past possible downfalls, allowingbrave ideas to be formed, which leads toaction and then to success. The secret islearning how to initiate change and thento remain optimistic when your confidencewavers,” she said.

All the action at the Ocean Challengewon't be reserved exclusively for theamphibious types, though. Non­swim­mers can show their support for the preser­vation of the oceans by participating in awalk on the beach, in time with theswimmers, while doing a beach clean­up.Theseeffortsarebeingco­ordinatedbytheDurban Girls’ College Environment Club.

There's also a special treat in store onthe day for children from LIV Village, aVerulam­based orphanage. Four ElementsConservation will be facilitating a snorkelswim hosted by the I Am Water OceanConservation Trust on Vetch’s Reef forthese children.

The Four Elements Ocean Challenge isopen to swimmers who are equipped totackle the five­kilometre stretch along theDurban beachfront. ­ Supplied

PHOTO: GRAHAM STUARTFounder of the Four Elements Con­versation Olivia Taylor with JulianTaylor and Glen Gore.

PHOTO: SUPPLIEDWinner of the Dick King 21.1km run last Saturday in Amanzimtoti MichaleMzobe (left) from Maxed Elite and Amanzimtoti Athletics Club chairmanDes van der Merwe.

Dick King run winner

Visit www.fourelementsconservation.org/ocean­challenge.php for moreinformation. Entries close on 16 April.