The Ladysmith Herald

Kings of the Wagon Hill take home the prize

2010-04-16T15:34:00.002+05:30

It took just over seven minutes for the Lesotho Defense Force to pull the 12 pound , 1300 kg field gun. Known as the ' Kings of the Wagon Hill' the team once again took home the first prize in the Swatkop Challenge.

Cheers erupted as displays pf raw power was shown off by the team as they worked together to haul the gun up the north side of Wagon Hill.

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R24m makeover for Ladysmith

2010-04-14T13:07:00.000+05:30

At last week's Municipal Strategic Workshop at the Town Hall, officials were slated for not keeping the public informed of all the construction taking place around the town.

Executive Manager- Governance, Mr RG Reddy, confirmed that an application had been made to the KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional affairs,

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Ezakheni community protest over spate of road deaths

2010-04-07T15:05:00.003+05:30

"We have had enough, people are dying along this part of the road and no one cares for us," said striking masses, over 500 members of the Ezakheni and St Chad's community flocked into the Ezakheni's Main Street.

Armed with traditional weapons the fed up mob closed don a part of road, with rocks.

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Karate Legend to host Masters Camp in KZN

2010-03-31T15:24:00.001+05:30

World karate Legend Grandmaster Kanazawa jets into KZN in mid April to conduct a Masters Camp for all KZN karate senior graded students and instructors.

The three time All Japan Champion(1957-1959)will be accompanied by World Champion Murakami who is in his 10th Anniversary visit to the province.

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CANSA Shavathon

2010-03-26T13:03:00.001+05:30

Over 300 work places and 150 shopping centres, nationwide pledged their support for this year's CANSA shavathon.

Cancer survivors Mark Pilgrim and Lilan Dude gave encouragement to all South Africans to show support as many sprayed or shave for a great cause.

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Shoppex India 2010

2010-03-24T14:46:00.002+05:30

Shoppex 2010 promises to be bigger and better for this landmark year. A bumper 16 day show will take place at Durban Exhibition Centre from the 27 March to 11 April. The show offers visitors a sparking array of fashion and bling from the world over. Our International Pavilion promises to surpass last years display with a special bridal range and an East meets West Fusion Range. The Shoppex Entertainment line up includes dancers, musicians, bands, bhangra, comedy, magic shows, prizes and competitions.

Local and international chefs from the Foood Court will provide gastronomic delights to thrill the most discerning palates.

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Church welcomes new pastor

2010-03-19T15:11:00.001+05:30

The Ladysmith Full Gospel Church recently welcomed their newly appointed Pastor Anton his wife, and two daughters to Ladysmith. Pastor Naude will be taking up the reins and leading the Full Gospel Church congregation.

"It has been an exciting challenge and we have been welcomed into the Full Gospel's family with open arms," Pastor Naude said

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Meet the new members

2010-03-17T15:58:00.002+05:30

Several SAPs personnel were recently promoted in the Ladysmith Police Cluster. This means that residents will soon be seeing some new faces patrolling their streets.

They are Nomvula Buthelezi from besters: who is promoted to Captain at Nkandla SAPS, Hazei Dlamini from Elandslaagte who is promoted to a Captain

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Card cloners caught

2010-03-12T15:27:00.002+05:30

Ladysmith SAPS have arrested three men believed to be involved in a credit card cloning scam.

It is alleged that officers received a call on the whereabouts of the men.

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Doctor arrested for defeating the ends of justice

2010-03-05T14:41:00.003+05:30

Ladysmith SAPS recently arrested a 44 year old Provincial Hospital Doctor, for allegedly defeating the ends of justice. Earlier, this year friends and family were demanding answers, afterthe tragic, but sudden death of 61 year old Jimmy Mckenzie.

Mckenzie was found laying unconscious under his bed in his home, on 2 January 2010. Mckenzie was rushed to the hospital, but later died.

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NERSA gives into Eskom's demands

2010-03-03T14:29:00.002+05:30

South African homeowners will have to dig a little deeper from April 2010 this is because the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) accepted Eskom's tariff increase proposal. Eskom has been granted a 24.8% increase for 2010/2011 year.

Eskom provides almost 95% of the country's power and has been battling with an electricity shortage since January 2008, due to the lack of investment.

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Bergville marathon

2010-02-26T15:26:00.002+05:30

It is all systems go, as runners and supporters prepare for this year's Arthur Cresswell Memorial Marathon, known as the Bergville to Ladysmith run.

The 52km race defiantly set apart the men from the mice, as runners, country wide gather to run for best personal time. the race is set for 10 April 2010 and the start off will be at the Bergvillei's Farmers Hal at 6 am.

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In the world of sign language

2010-02-24T14:47:00.000+05:30

The Ezakheni police station has embarked upon a project where they are having their personnel trained in the use of sign language.

The aim is to better equip their police officers with skills that can assist them in communicating more effectively with the hearing impaired and deaf persons who may want to report cases to them.

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Officer dies in colllision

2010-02-17T14:22:00.002+05:30

A memorial service was held at the Ladysmith SAPS station, after the tragic death of 44 year old inspector Sipho Joseph Khumalo. He had been killed in a head on crash along the N11, just outside Ladysmith.

According to eyewitness, who had rushed from their home, after hearing a loud bang, found the Insp. and his passenger badly injured. "they didn't stand a chance , the only thing we could think of was to call the emergency officials," said one of the eyewitnesses.

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Praising SAPS on National Police Day

2010-02-12T15:00:00.002+05:30

Cabinet first approved a National Police Day for the country in 2005. National Police Days are also celebrated in countries across the world, such as Russia, the USA, Singapore, England, Wales and Australia, annually giving recognition to the services rendered by their respective policing agencies.

In South Africa this day also indicates to local and international communities that the SAPS is honored and respected for the law and order, and the safety and security it provides for South Africa and its people.

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Sonu to dazzle South Africa

2010-02-10T14:48:00.003+05:30

Singing sensation, Sonu Nigam is all set for his South African tour. Tickets are currently on sale.

His last two concerts have been sold out long before the show and expectations are high that the same will happen for 2010 tour.

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Business owner assaulted

2010-02-05T13:57:00.001+05:30

"I was really under the impression that they were customers, when they first walk into our business," said Cas Meats owner, Dennis Chetty, after he had been held by gun point and severely 'pistol whipped' by three unknown gunmen.

Chetty had explained that the unfortunate events that had unfolded were like a nightmare becoming a reality.

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Bulldogs get down and dirty

2010-02-03T15:16:00.003+05:30

The Ladysmith Herald grabbed camouflage clothing sun block and a extra long lens and headed out, in the blistering sun, to Platrand Lodge, after some investigations and interrogations had lead to the under covering of the Ladysmith Bulldog's first official rugby training.

According to sources, the Bulldog's are being groomed, true 'Commando' style.

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Bye bye badminton buddies

2010-01-29T13:17:00.002+05:30

Four of Ladysmith talented badminton players have bid a fond farewell to each other and their coach and will soon be heading off in different directions to pursue their individual talents and dreams.

Mr Van Eck, local coach, was very sad to say goodbye to Craig Chetty, Juoe Liu, Fairy Huang and David Su but wished them success for their future.

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United Kingdom tourist escapes death

2010-01-27T15:16:00.002+05:30

What was meant to be a sightseeing trip for Colin McDonnell almost turned to tragedy when his motorbike crashed on the R600. It is believed McDonnell hit a gravel patch on the road and lost control of his motorcycle.

According McDonnell's brother, Simon, he had been touring the battlefields when the incident occurred. "My brother was visiting from the United Kingdom and we were sight seeing around the battle fields area.

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Athlete swops running shoes for a camera

2010-01-22T15:44:00.002+05:30

Local athlete Sindile Malinga will be swapping his running shoes for a camera, when he commences his training in Photography in the coming weeks.

"I have been given a brilliant opportunity and will give it my all," said Sindile as he prepares to leave for the city of gold, Egoli to start his training in photography, under the wing of international famous photographer, Veronica Coetzer.

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Hero's welcome for top matriculant

2010-01-20T16:19:00.003+05:30

Colourful banners, streams of confetti and joyous screams came from fellow pupils from Ladysmith Secondary School, as 18 year old Zainab Kharva took to the red carpet on a recently held hero's welcome celebrations.

Kharva was placed first in the KZN's top achievers for 2009. This the first time, in the 25 year history for LASEC, that a pupil from LASEC took first place.

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Matriculants Get Their Results

2010-01-15T12:52:00.001+05:30

According to national press releases, the pass rate had dropped to 60.7 percent from 62.5 in 2008

Over 26 287 in KZN passed with exemptions , with 80733 candidates that had passed out of 132176 that had written the exams.

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Matriculants Get Their Results

2010-01-13T14:31:00.003+05:30

No water on Christmas Day

2010-01-08T13:59:00.002+05:30

Parts of Ladysmith, Rose Park, Smartiesville and Ezakheni had to enjoy the festive season by carrying buckets of water has run 'bone dry'. According to fist-wielding fed up residents, Uthukela has once again left most of its customers down, out and dry.

'It started on 23 December 2009, but some parts of Smartiesville and Larger of Ezakheni have been complaning about water shortage,

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