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“We, as the newly elected CMA board, are focused on maintaining and enhancing the world class sta-tus of the Comrades Marathon,” said Dixon, adding that their top priority is to ensure that the 2013

edition of the ultimate race held on 2 June is another success.

Numerous allegations of con-stitutional irregularities, negative press comments on racism and sexism and the like fl ew around at the CMA’s Annual General Meet-ing held in October. In an effort to unify the CMA, discussions were facilitated by Member of Parlia-

ment Graham Mackenzie who serves on the sport and recre-ational committee in the National Assembly in Cape Town.

The new board comprises Dixon as chair and MacDonald Chitja as vice-chair. Board mem-bers are Steven Mkasi, Peter Proc-tor, Poobie Naidoo, Cheryl Winn, Neville Thomas, Sifi so Nzuza and

Dr Jeremy Boulter. Not conforming to the usual

term of offi ce of two years, the board members agreed that a res-olution of the board would be

tabled and adopted at the SGM to allow for elections in October 2013 to constitute a new board for the period 2014- 2015.

body get’s it’s house in order

Cheryl Winn A former Comrades winner, life mem-ber of the CMA, retired professional

sports administrator.

Neville ThomasA retired accountant who has run

the Comrades Marathon and enjoys golf.

Steve MkasiA corporate lawyer who believes

strongly in human rights and the up-holding of constitutional democracy.

Sifi so NzuzaDeeds Offi ce director with a keen interest in property law. He has a

interest in road running and soccer.

Peter Proctor A longstanding member of the CMA

and former chairperson. He is extremely passionate about the Com-

rades Marathon.

Sello Mokoena President of KwaZulu-Natal Athlet-ics and Chair of Entrepreneurship:

Regent Business School.

Mac ChitjaA director at Stowell and Co. at-

torneys specialising in property law and conveyancing. He is also a keen

runner.

Dave DixonA businessman with a passion for

sport and playing an integral role in sport administration and develop-

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A well-known local hotel owner who was arrested on Friday over a dis-

crepancy in his liquor licence, and had his establishment summar-ily shut down by police, believes he and his business are victims of vindictiveness from SAPS mem-bers.

Speaking to Public Eye yester-day, the owner, who did not wish to be named, said he wasn’t asked to appear in court, which high-lights how uncalled for the arrest was.

“The manager of the hotel has been trading there for the past 10 years and police have come on numerous occasions to check his paperwork. We don’t under-stand why all of a sudden they have come to arrest me,” said the owner.

According to police, the hotel had been selling and purchas-ing alcohol with a liquor licence that did not refl ect the manager’s name.

“That’s unlawful,” said police spokesperson Joey Jeevan. “The

liquor licence is not transferra-ble and the manager should have his own licence.” She confi rmed that the owner of the hotel was arrested on Friday and released with a warning to appear in court.

The owner of the hotel believes the arrest was unfair and said he was disappointed that the police “didn’t even give management a warning to get their house in order” before making the arrest.

“Someone is being vindic-tive; the hotel management has never had a problem in 10 years so why now make a fuss?” he said.

According to the hotel manager, an approach had been made to the liquor board previously to rectify the situation.

“I have been to the liquor board to sort out the licence but someone keeps delib-erately putting a stop to things,” said the manager.

The manager expressed

his anger saying that this arrest and call for a complete shut-down of the hotel has affected business

during their busiest period. “I have eight employees who

are all out of a job at the moment.

They have families and we are shut down,” said the upset man-ager.

Hotel owner cries foul over arrest and shut-down

The majority of chil-dren living on the streets and begging at

street corners have been under the care of various welfare organisations at some time. The street culture makes it challeng-ing for concerned citizens to intervene and provide support. With schools closing in a few weeks’ time and the festive sea-son approaching it is likely you will see more vulnerable chil-dren at street corner and traf-fi c lights as they try to eke out a living.

People have different percep-tions about young people on the street and respond in different ways when they meet at traffi c lights. This article is not meant to judge anyone.

Youth for Christ’s (YFC), Khayalethu Outreach Pro-gramme works with young peo-ple on the street. We use dif-ferent interventions. Support is given with the intention of help-ing young people to make a decision to leave the streets. It is not our intention to make the streets a more comfortable place to stay. Money given to young people on the streets is likely to be used to purchase illegal or mind-altering substances.

For members of the pub-lic who want to be involved, we discourage a hand-out of

money. Instead you can talk to them, build a trusting relation-ship and should you wish to offer something it should be for when they have left the streets and are back at home. An agreement to offer the young person something for their development and better future must come when they have left the streets.

For the older youth on the streets, encourage them to leave the streets. Tradesmen and skills development com-panies can offer them opportu-nities once they have returned home.

I am available to assist in identifying and supporting these young people. They have remarkable talents that are hid-den or unrealised; therefore our plea is for these young people to be given opportunities for development in various fi elds, i.e. vocational skills develop-ment, sports, music and art.

Spend a few minutes talk-ing to a child/young person on the streets, make contact with Child Welfare or Khayalethu to intervene. The child/youth can refuse your offer of help, but you would have offered some-thing positive.

For those who need more information, feel free to con-tact the Khayalethu Project on 033 394 4057.

Street children: How you can help

By Sifiso Mdluli, Khayalethu Outreach Co-ordinator


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The Deccan Chargers Under 11 football team walked away with overall title of the winners of the league this year. Along

with that win, they were awarded the KO cup and seven-a-side tournament win. Proteas Football Association’s Rumen Maistry

is pictured making the presentation to Deccan Chargers. Seen above are (l-r): Thriston Maistry, Taehir Sewnath,

Souven Gounder, Devarge Lutchman, Hayden Gounder and the coach Ranjith Harrilal at the back

Deccan charge to the top of the league

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