N3 Toll Concession launches Route Help Centre

N3 Toll Concession, officially launched its Route Control Centre and Route Help centre recently in Harrismith. The purpose of both these centres is to add value to motorists driving experience along the N3 Toll Route, which runs between Heidelberg in Gauteng and Cedara in Kwa Zulu Natal. The decision to implement this Centre is aligned with N3TC’s commitment to provide its customers with effective communication channels.

The new call centre is filled with high tech equipment and will provide the best support on safety, convenience and mobility. The N3TC has identified personal and instant communication links between N3TC, law enforcement agencies and emergency services. The Route help centre will provide the best information to any motorists seeking information relating to tourism destinations within the vicinity of the N3 Toll Route.

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No escape

Police invaded the banks of Klipriver and the vacant Matthew’s Farm buildings in search of three armed men, who opened fire on police during a failed attempt to escape the long arm of the law. According to police, the three trigger-happy suspects entered a business in Illing Road on October 23.

"They were armed with a firearm and threatened the employees of the business," said Captain Charmaine Struwig.

The armed men then fled the scene of the crime, taking with them a computer and equipment. Police were alerted of the robbery and immediately started combing the surrounding overgrown bushy area for the fleeing criminals. Hot-on-the heels, police soon spotted the suspects and chased them towards the cemetery near Steadville.

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Going for gold

Sandile Malinga is no-stranger to the sport’s pages and has competed in many racing challenges that have been held in and around the Ladysmith area.

From the Bergville marathon to the LAC 21.1km night race, Sandile has successfully completed many races. "I have kick started my training and I am hoping to not only compete against my best personal time, but to be placed in the top 20," said Sandile as he gave a thumbs-up after completing his entry form.

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Cyclist knocked down

Newcastle paramedics transporting a patient had to make a quick stop in Dry Road, Ladysmith, after a cyclist was allegedly knocked down by a truck driver.

According to police, the cyclist alleged that he was riding along Dry Road, when the truck struck him.

"However, the driver of the truck alleged that he was travelling when he saw the cyclist fall and stopped his truck to assist the fallen man," said Captain Charmaine Struwig.

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Sanlam and Santum becoming one

It was a bubbly affair, as members of Sanlam and Santam joined hands and office, during a consolidated launch that was recently held at their new office at 81a Murchison Street.

Duel branding among these two companies welcomed old and new members to their new premises for this union. The decision was made a year ago, with the Newcastle branch, launching their consolidation first.

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Is there really going to be an earthquake?

The Ladysmith Herald was inundated with calls from concerned residents after it published an article on a local religious leader from Watersmeet, who predicted that Ladysmith and huge parts of Kwa Zulu Natal would suffer the beating of an earthquake within the next 13 days.

According to Eric Maduna, who claims he began receiving visions from God in 2000, an earthquake will rip through the country with disastrous consequences for the people of Kwa Zulu Natal.

The Ladysmith Herald featured an article on Eric Maduna earlier this year after eyewitnesses approached this newspaper claiming that Eric was indeed blessed with the gift of prophecy.

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Heritage Month celebrations

The main street of Ladysmith was transformed into a ’mini Mardi-Gra’, when Emnambithi/Ladysmith Municipality hosted a Heritage Month Celebration of song and dance.

Zulu dancers marched along with other cultural musical groups along the main street of Ladysmith, as they set the afternoon alight with their cultural song and dance.

The office of the Premier recently turned Ladysmith into a 'mini Mardi-Gra', as the streets were filled with talented cultural musical groups that march to commemorate Heritage Month.

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Lucky to be alive after taxi overturns

The driver of a taxi and three female passengers had to be transported to the local hospital, after the taxi, they had been travelling in overturned along the Helpmekaar Road.

According to the Ezakheni police a call was received about a taxi that had overturned. Police and EMRS had to travelled a distance along the Helpmekaar Road to find the taxi next to inkosi Siphatha Sithole.

A case of Reckless and negligent driving is being investigated.

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No to genetic modification

Ladysmith High School Grade 11, Juoe Liu and Precious Msomi will be heading for the Nationals this year, for their science expo that deals with the genetic modification of food.

"Supporters of genetic modifications are always going on about how it helps save hungry nations, but still the nations are hunger and people from around the world, could be filling their bodies with unnatural supplements, that could be a huge health hazard," said Precious, as she and Juoe spoke of their several encounters of genetic modifications.

Juoe Liu and Precious Msomi both believe that if they create enough information and awareness of the health hazard posed by genetic modifications, the more people would be aware of they are putting into their bodies.

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Fasting

This month devotees will be remembering their loved ones who have passed away by paying respect to them through fasting and prayer.

Pitha Paksh is the remembrance of loved ones who have passed on by paying respect through fasting and prayer. Offerings of fruits and flowers are common in this prayer.

The origin of the observance is vast and varying because of the diversity of religion, the many different languages and the different beliefs.

During this period, devotees generally do not begin new projects like buildings or open new investments as this could result in being unsuccessful. Marriages, engagements, pujas or occasions of merriment are usually postponed until a sufficiently long period has elapsed, usually a year, after the death of their loved ones.

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