Read The Pinetown & Hammarsdale iZindaba 01 May 2025 Online You can download the paper and read it offline at your leisure Entire PDF: Download Now Click Here To Subscribe To Receive The Paper Free Via Whatsapp CLICK HERE to join our Pinetown & Hammarsdale Izindaba Telegram Channel Tabloid Newspapers distributes more than 490 000 newspapers weekly giving a total readership of more than 2 million Contact us: info@tabloidmedia.co.za JOHANNESBURG - A woman’s body has been recovered in Pinetown This follows flooding in some parts of KwaZulu-Natal Emergency services say she was swept away in her car during heavy downpours last night Attempts to rescue her were unsuccessful due to the strong current in the stream on the road The South African Weather Service has issued a Level 6 warning for severe rainfall in the province at least 22 people died in KwaZulu-Natal due to severe flooding that has left a trail of destruction in parts of the city some roads remain closed and disaster teams continue their mop-up operations Trees and other debris have been swept into the streets Advance Life Support's Garrith Jamieson says they found the woman's body after receiving calls from residents “This is the incident that we were looking for last night where it was reported that two vehicles were swept away but it was indeed one rescuers and the eThekwini Fire Department made their way to Gordhan Road where there was a sighting of the vehicle and unfortunately the female believed to be in her 50s had sustained fatal injuries.” KwaZulu-Natal emergency services are on standby to assist residents affected by floods The Transport and Human Settlement MEC's spokesperson has called on residents to remain vigilant so we are requesting motorists to be extra careful on the road Keep the lights on and ensure that they keep the following distance There are reports of houses that have been flooded “The MEC has assigned the roving team from Human Settlements to be on standby and ensure that those that may need assistance are assisted.” Operations will continue throughout Friday morning [IN PICTURES] The heavy rains have caused flooding in parts of the city @eThekwiniM. #KZNfloods @_NMabaso pic.twitter.com/YiUn6Lxm4g Sections AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale PINETOWN - Once the pride of KwaZulu-Natal, Pinetown and Pietermaritzburg have lost their shine due to decay. We ask why the municipality failed to adequately invest in maintenance and infrastructure development over the years? eNCA reporter Siphamandla Goge joins us from Pinetown. The DA has also seen social media posts of the constable wearing party regalia The DA has therefore written to the Provincial Commissioner Lt General Mkhwanazi,to request that this matter is investigated and if found to be true for action to be taken against the member The South African Police Service (SAPS) Act 68 of 1995 (also known as the South African Police Service Act 1995) prohibits SAPS members from engaging in political activities including participating in political parties or elections It is for this reason that the DA have called for the investigation Police officers are trained and taught about rules and laws including the ban on being involved in politics As a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) she is expected to maintain neutrality and impartiality in her duties If found to have broken the law; the DA believes that she must be released from her duties so that she can focus on her political career She needs to step down from her role as a police officer to maintain the integrity and neutrality of the SAPS Democratic Alliance, registered non profit organisation in South AfricaReg No: 011-895 NPO DURBAN - The woman swept away by floods in Pinetown a pharmacist at a Clicks store in Hillcrest The 54-year-old was driving home from work when her car got swept away by heavy floods for about three kilometres in the Pinetown area on Thursday evening rescuers only recovered her body trapped inside the car in a river near Gordon Road on Friday morning Devashin Govender is a relative to the deceased "We are going to go down to the Pinetown mortuary now and then identify the body and wait for the postmortem and then we will provide further updates shortly thereafter." The victim has been identified as 54-year-old Vanitha Jeawon, she worked as Pharmacist at a Clicks store in Hillcrest. She was driving home from work when her car got swept away for about 3 KM from where it was recovered with her body trapped inside this morning. @_NMabaso https://t.co/7domxrycHE pic.twitter.com/IjpgQFKOte DURBAN - KwaZulu-Natal police have uncovered a house being used as a factory to manufacture fake hair products in Pinetown The discovery was made after police followed up on stolen items traced to the property authorities found the hair products had barcodes on them of another brand of whom three were foreign nationals. which is owned by a foreign national who is a well-known pastor was linked to a network selling the illicit hair products to wholesalers and salons in KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape The bust comes just a week after two warehouses storing and selling expired food was discovered in Durban. #sapsKZN Police were following up information about a flowbin which was reported stolen in Westmead on Sunday, 24 November 2024. Intelligence led the police to a house in Somerset Place in Pinetown where the stolen flowbin was recovered. During the search, police found that the… pic.twitter.com/6At0C63TPQ — SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) November 26, 2024 DURBAN - Durban residents are bracing themselves for an even wetter weekend Overnight rains in the eThekwini Metro caused flooding but a Level 6 weather warning for heavy rains remains in place One woman died after her vehicle was swept off a flooded bridge in Pinetown and ten other people were rescued from vehicles READ: KZN grapples with flood recovery Other parts of KwaZulu-Natal were also battered by rain leaving many communities without electricity Many informal settlements breathed a sigh of relief this time around having escaped the worst of the floods But authorities urge everyone to stay vigilant during this period of wet weather Read The Pinetown & Hammarsdale iZindaba 17 April 2025 Online Entire PDF: Download Now the Marshall Security Emergency Dispatch Centre received a report of a break-in in progress at a dealership on Gillitts Road Marshall Security’s GWA Tactical Officers and Armed Response Officers were immediately dispatched to the site the client informed our response team that a suspect had gained access to the property by jumping over the rear boundary fence The suspect stole a motor vehicle battery that had been kept outside and fled toward the nearby bushes leading to a river Our GWA Tactical Officers and Armed Response Officers quickly mobilized and tracked the suspect successfully apprehending him near the river Pinetown SAPS arrived shortly thereafter and transported the suspect to the station for further processing where a case of theft was officially opened These incidents highlight the unwavering commitment of the Greater Westmead Association We commend our officers for their vigilance and quick response Marshall Security remains dedicated to providing swift effective protection and will continue to work closely with local law enforcement and the Greater Westmead Association to ensure our communities stay safe © 2025 All rights reserved | Website by Brand Candy Read The Pinetown & Hammarsdale iZindaba 27 March 2025 Online Entire PDF: Download Now SuperSport Schools Plus to win the High Schools’ title in the second edition of the Kearsney Soccer Tournament.Pinetown Boys’ High captured the Boys’ High Schools’ title in style St Mary’s DSG was crowned the Girls’ champion in a penalty shootout and Merchiston Prep edged out Highbury Prep for the Primary Schools’ honours at the Kearsney Soccer Tournament on Sunday The organisers were thrilled with an outstanding turnout of supporters and spectators who gathered around the fields on a warm winter’s day Pinetown Boys’ High was pushed hard by Siyajabula High but Pinetown controlled possession and territory for most of the contest to grab a 1-0 victory and with it the title from their first game of the tournament to their last although Siyajabula missed a gilt-edged opportunity to end that record in the final It might have been somewhat unfair on Pinetown if that chance had been converted and the manner in which they moved the play from side to side caught the eye They delivered attractive and winning performances was smiling from ear to ear after the final Winning was the fruit of the work we have been putting into our training “It was really good to see the boys stick together and work hard for each other,” he said Talking about his team’s composure when in possession and on how they moved the ball Mnganga said: “Everything starts from having possession We build up from the back and we try to move the opposition into certain areas then we take the ball in a different direction.” Another part of the secret to Pinetown’s success was that even when in possession his side organises itself defensively except for a 1-1 draw with Paul Roos in the tournament’s opening match It was clinical dominance and it brought Pinetown six wins Siyajabula emerged as the winners of a tight Group D after three schools tied with six points each beat Ashton International 4-0 in their first game and then took down Lebone II College 2-0 It wasn’t quite enough for the Durban school to reach the last eight Siyajabula had a plus-five goal difference Kearsney College enjoyed a good run and finished in third place They took it 3-2 after the teams had again finished regulation time level at 1-1 There was a similar score in the Plate Final with Gqeberha’s Urban Academy winning 3-2 from the spot after a 1-1 draw with Maqhutshana 2 who both produced unbeaten records in their pool matches Both had to overcome stiff challenges in the semi-finals with St Mary’s reprising a playoffs’ shootout score which became familiar winning 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Ashton International while Kloof claimed a 1-0 win over Danville Park St Mary’s appeared to be cruising to victory scoring a goal and then benefitting from an own goal They levelled at 2-2 to send it to the spot St Mary’s took the win by a 2-1 margin were relieved after their charges’ victory “We struggled during this tournament it was like we were losing,” Becker admitted “We have been trying to break that mentality “We make it difficult,” he added that beating Ashton International on penalties in the semi-finals helped them when the final went to the penalty spot “I’m very happy,” Zondi said Becker said: “It’s a huge upliftment for the girls’ sport the boys’ Primary School title came down to a showdown between Highbury Prep and Merchiston Prep which was an excellent decision; it made for more exciting and entertaining football and the picturesque venue was surrounded by supporters the sides qualified to face their direct opposites in the playoffs which meant that the runners-up from the group stage Thomas More and Hillcrest Primary met for third and fourth places Highbury took the lead with a stunning shot curled across the goal and around the goalkeeper but Merchiston kept banging away at their rivals’ defences Their reward was a 2-1 victory and the title of Kearsney Soccer Tournament champions Durban High School 1-2 Kearsney College Paul Roos 2-1 Sutherland Siyajabula 2-1 Northwood Pinetown 6-0 Lebone II College Champs Semi-finals Siyajabula (3) 2-2 (2) Paul Roos Pinetown 3-0 Kearsney College 3rd/4th Kearnsey College (3) 1-1 (2) Paul Roos Gimnasium Champs Playoffs Northwood 6-0 Lebone II College Durban High School 1-0 Sutherland Plate Quarterfinals Maqhutshana 2 (3) 1-1 (2) Curro Hazeldean Urban Academy 9-0 Thomas More Maqhutshana 1 4-2 Ashton International Clifton College 4-0 Tuks Plate Semi-finals Maqhutshana 2 2-1 Clifton College Urban Academy 2-0 Maqhutshana 1 Plate Final Urban Academy (3) 1-1 (1) Maqhutshana 2 Plate Playoffs Tuks 4-0 Thomas More College Curro Hazeldean 4-1 Ashton International Clifton College 1-3 Maqhutshana 1 Champs Semi-finals St Mary’s DSG (3) 1-1 (2) Ashton International Kloof High 1-0 Danville Park 3rd/4th Ashton International 0-1 Danville Park Champs Final St Mary’s DSG (3) 1-1 (2) Kloof High Plate Semi-finals Durban Girls’ High 8-0 Lebone II College Thomas More College 1- Curro Hazeldean Plate Playoffs Lebone II College 3-1 Thomas More College (7th/8th) Plate Final Durban Girl’ High (3) 2-2 (4) Curro Hazeldean Winston Park 5-2 Highbury Prep B (9th/10th) Kloof Senior Primary 3-1 Reddam House Ballito (7th/8th) Ashton International 2-4 Atholl Heights (5th/6th) Thomas More 1-3 Hillcrest Primary (3rd/4th) Merchiston Prep 2-1 Highbury Prep A (Final) After breaking into the top eight of the Gauteng Development League (GDL) standings last week Zeekoevlei High lifted the Freedom Cup trophy on the weekend at Wynberg Boys’ High School after defeating Urban Academy in The Absa Wildeklawer Soccer Tournament has a new king sitting on the throne after four days of all-out action Following three days of football filled with surprising outcomes the Absa Wildeklawer Soccer Tournament is down to four title contenders Fans of the Mancosa KwaZulu-Natal Football Association (KZNHSFA) Second-Term League have been starved of football for a week won two and drew one on the opening day of the 2024 Kearsney Soccer Tournament.The action in the second edition of the Kearsney Soccer Tournament started bright and early in Botha’s Hill on Friday morning with the hosts playing to a 1-1 draw with Paul Roos Gimnasium while Pinetown posted a 2-0 victory over Northwood That was the start of a very good day for Pinetown who didn’t concede a single goal in the Matterson Field Group and also claimed three wins They followed up their victory over the Knights with a 3-0 defeat of Maqhutshana 1 and a 1-0 win over Tuks Catch the action LIVE on SuperSport Schools who were held to a 1-1 draw by Maqhutshana 1 and were also beaten 2-0 by Northwood Siyajabula enjoyed a strong start in the group powering their way to a 4-0 victory over Ashton International Ballito which they followed up with a 2-0 win over Lebone II College sneaked a 4-3 victory over Clifton College in a thrilling opener for both teams The Durban school was involved in a second goal-fest later in the day but they held on for a 3-2 win over Ashton who lost 0-5 to Tuks in their opener in 2023 before upsetting the same team 1-0 in the final enjoyed a much better start to their 2024 challenge they recorded a 2-1 win over Gqeberha’s Urban Academy they beat Maqhutshana 2 3-1 and completed their assignments with a convincing 4-0 defeat of Thomas More College Paul Roos, who claimed the Plate at the Kloof High School Football Tournament after scoring twice in the last five minutes against Pinetown St Mary’s DSG grabbed a 2-1 win over Curro Hazeldean in their 08:00 opener but later cruised to a 4-0 win over Durban Girls’ High beating Lebone II College 2-0 and Ashton 2-1 after a 1-1 draw with Curro Hazeldean and a 1-0 defeat of Durban Girls’ High It was a busy day for the boys’ primary school teams with their A team scoring eight goals while conceding only one beating the Highbury Prep B team comfortably before being pushed hard by Hillcrest Primary Kearsney 1-1 Paul Roos DHS 2-1 Urban Academy Thomas More 2-5 Maqhutshana 2 Sutherland 1-1 Curro Hazeldean Kearsney 3-1 Maqhutshana 2 DHS 1-0 Curro Hazeldean Thomas More 0-6 Paul Roos Urban Academy 2-1 Sutherland Kearsney 4-0 Thomas More Pinetown 2-0 Northwood Lebone II College 4-3 Clifton College Tuks 1-1 Maqhutshana 1 Siyajabula 4-0 Ashton Pinetown 3-0 Maqhutshana 1 Lebone II College 0-2 Siyajabula Northwood 2-0 Tuks Clifton College 3-2 Ashton Pinetown 1-0 Tuks St Mary’s DSG 2-1 Curro Hazeldean Ashton 2-0 Thomas More Kloof High 2-0 Lebone II College Curro Hazeldean 1-1 Danville Park Thomas More 2-1 Lebone II College Durban Girls’ High 0-4 St Mary’s DSG Ashton 1-2 Kloof High Danville Park 1-0 Durban Girls’ High Ashton Ballito 1-0 Thomas More Atholl Heights 1-2 Reddam Ballito Highbury Prep A 3-0 Kloof Senior Primary Hillcrest Primary 2-3 Merchiston Prep Kloof Senior Primary 2-2 Ashton Ballito Atholl Heights 1-4 Hillcrest Primary Thomas More 3-1 Winston Park Reddam Ballito 1-2 Highbury Prep B Highbury Prep A 5-1 Winston Park Highbury Prep B 0-3 Merchiston Prep A team from the Parks Department were hard at work during an operation to expediate service delivery in the western region ENHANCING service delivery continues to be the City’s priority The City’s multi-disciplinary service delivery intervention team continues to conduct operations within the City the team was in the western sub region of the City which includes areas like Pinetown and surrounds The team worked to tackle service delivery challenges in a multidisciplinary format.This programme sees the involvement of various service delivery units within the City It aims to assist in fast-tracking service delivery challenges Service delivery issues that were addressed in the region included by-law enforcement and the repairing of streetlights.Linda Mbonambi said the City is accelerating service delivery programmes focused on integrated and multidisciplinary operations He said these have a direct and immediate impact on the quality of lives of residents in different wards The City urges residents to report service delivery issues in their areas.will prevail The public can report illegal dumping on 031 311 8804 or email DSW@durban.gov.za