R62,5 m bonanza for Ladysmith

It was something of a major coup for the Emnambithi/Ladysmith Municipality to be short-listed in the first 10 out of the 283 municipalities countrywide, but to receive a conditional Neighbourhood Development Planning Grant of R62,5 million was a major fillip.

The grant would provide the funds for an access road to Ezakheni through Acaciavale and Mthandi to Pieters, as well as establishing a Commercial Precinct for Ezakheni.

Municipal officials and councillors were ecstatic over the grant, and believed that the much needed commercial development in Ezakheni would become a reality.

The primary focus of the grant was to stimulate and accelerate investment in poor, under served residential neighbourhoods such as townships by providing technical assistance and grant financing for municipal projects that have a distinct private sector element in the project.

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Taxi s impounded after accident

Two drivers of separate taxis and their passengers were treated for slight injuries, when their taxis collided along the Mhlumayo Road. Police are seen taking statements, while ERMS paramedics work on the injured.

Two taxis were impounded by law enforcement officials, after 13 passengers sustained slight injuries when two taxis collided along the Mhlumayo Road. According to the police a taxi was travelling along the road, when it stopped to off-load passengers.

A second taxi then crashed into the back of the stationery taxi.

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Double life for double murderer

Axe murderer, Network Sanele Buthelezi was sentenced to a double life sentence for the brutal killing of two Colenso residents, 33-year old Mthatheni Dladla and his girlfriend, 42-year-old Sibusiwe Mavis Sithole, which he committed in February this year.

The High Court sitting was held in Ladysmith where the 20-year-old accused received his sentence for the brutal murders. Residents of the Msuluzi area, were riddled with shock, after the gruesome discovery of 33- yearold Mthatheni Dladla’s severed body. Dladla’s home resembled something out of a horror movie, with blood splattered all along the inside of the house.

The gruesome murder took place on 24 February 2008. According to witnesses and police statements, earlier that day Buthelezi was involved in an argument with Dladla over a soccer game. "The argument became heated and insults were exchanged between the two.

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Security guard arrested

One of the security guards was promptly arrested for allegedly being involved in the shooting that injured a man in his lower back, last Friday afternoon.

The injured man lies still, while EMRS paramedics stablise him, before transporting him to the local hospital.

A local security guard was promptly arrested by members of the police and will be appearing in court on charges of attempted murder, after he allegedly was involved in a shooting that injured another fellow security officer. According to the police, the two guards were on duty at a business premises in the Dranskraal industrial area on November 7.

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LASEC show

The creative juices of top designing students from Ladysmith Secondary School, was set to pace, as they set alight the fiery red catwalk with various recycled goods, turned into wonderful pieces of fashion styles.

Models graced the catwalk in colourful plastic attire. From elegant to flashy foil, LASEC made a huge statement in the recycle fashion market.

This event showcased items of clothing that were made from plastic bags and almost anything that could have been re-cycled.

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You’re safe now

"Who could have abandoned their child like this?" asked witnesses as police, public safety and paramedics rushed to the scene, after reports that a four week old baby was found hidden amongst boxes near a local shop last Thursday morning.

The infant, dressed in pink remained quiet while those around her fussed over her. Paramedic, Rajesh Mahabeer from Sharaj Service checked the little one’s vital signs.

"She’s healthy and strong. It’s so sad that a mother would do such a thing," said Mahabeer.

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Hathaway's Ex: Bad Acts Had Good Intentions

Anne Hathaway's ex-boyfriend is asking a court to sentence him to three years in prison, rather than the more than four years he agreed to when he admitted scamming the Catholic Church.

Raffaello Follieri's lawyer said in papers submitted to a Manhattan federal court that the Italian businessman had good intentions when he created a company to buy church property at cheap prices.

Attorney Flora Edwards says Follieri "became intoxicated with it all" after he found himself socializing with some of the world's wealthiest and most successful people.

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Boxing club packs a powerful punch

Eyethu Ladysmith Boxing Club from Steadville has been setting high boxing standards among the youth of Steadville. According to managing coach, Mr Chamane, the club has been running for the last three years and accommodates children between 8-13 years. "We ensure that young ones are taught the right skills, which could one day make them national boxing stars," said Chamane.

Not only does he assist the boys boxing coaches, but believes that if young minds like these are kept busy, less criminal acts will take place. "We as the older generation should help make their future brighter and fill it with huge promise."

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