Pictured here above - Top Row L-R: Sineyka Veenstra (Grade 3), Lilly Rogers (Grade 2), Daniel Thorpe (Grade 1),
Bottom Row L-R: Katie Roberts (Grade 3), Hannah Kitching (Grade 1), Emma Buis (Grade 3)

 

Pictured here below - Top Row L-R: Liam Buis (Grade 4), Lily Strydom (Grade 5), Elihle Mchunu (Grade 6) Bottom Row L-R: Lisa du Preez (Grade 5), Lilly Smith (Grade 4), Megan Gibbs (Grade 5)

News is trickling through to us that people are amazed that the #hiltonartsfestival needs to fund raise for the simple reason that Hilton College is a wealthy school. Let us explain:

1. Hilton College is an extremely generous host and sponsor in that the HAF pays no rent for the use of the facilities and estate. A HUGE thank you to Hilton College for 29 years of this incredible sponsorship.

2. Hilton College neither contributes financially nor gains financially from the event.

3. The HAF is administered through The Arts Trust of SA - an ENTIRELY separate legal and financial entity and a PBO…..that’s a Public Benefit Organisation for those who are wondering.

 

Support Hilton Arts Festival.

Kesa Molotsane will continue her proud association with the SPAR Women’s Challenge, from leading in the front during race day to shining in the virtual space.

 

The 2017 SPAR Grand Prix winner may miss the excitement of live racing on spectator-lined streets but refuses to allow pandemic restrictions to limit her love for the road.

 

Molotsane, who has represented South Africa on the international stage in track and cross country, has been named SPAR Women’s Virtual Challenge ambassador.

 

The 29-year-old does not only excel on the road, the track, and off-road but is ploughing her experience back into the sport as the recently appointed vice-chairperson of the Athletics SA Athletes’ commission.

 

Molotsane is an example of what it is to #LiveLimitless, having overcome school bullying to become one of South Africa’s top distance athletes and strong female role models.

 

“My biggest limit was having the whole class turn their backs on me in Grade 7. I believe that it was bullying on a different level,” said Molotsane.

 

“I overcame that by understanding that not everyone will be as considerate as you are. I was open to learning and treating experiences as learning curves and not as failures.”

 

Molotsane is also a strong advocate of menstrual hygiene education and providing young girls with sanitary products at school.

 

“I believe with all my heart that girls deserve to be in school as much as boys. Young kids often cannot go to school because they are on their periods, and free sanitary towels allow these girls to stay in school and live limitless.”

 

Molotsane does not only talk the talk but will once again be leading from the front when she lines up for the SPAR Women’s Virtual Challenge, which will be held on 4 September 2021.

 

 

Entries will close on 15 August 2021, and are limited to 75 000 participants.

 

This year you will again be able to not only create your own race number online, but you can also create your own certificate of completion – check out sparvirtualchallenge.co.za and follow the few easy steps.

 

Entrants residing outside South Africa will unfortunately not be able to receive a virtual challenge pack due to postal restrictions and courier fees. Your entry fee will still contribute to the donation of a pack of sanitary products for a schoolgirl in need.

 

For more information on the SPAR Women’s Virtual Challenge, please see our FAQ section here: https://sparvirtualchallenge.co.za/faq/

 

Announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I691zBf1Mag

N3 South Bound at Town Hill
Here is a report prepared under the direction of the HRA Roads Task Team dealing with the necessary upgrade of the alternate route to the N3 south at Town Hill.
The upgrade of the alternate route is being dealt with through detailed discussions with SANRAL in respect of the involvement of all interested and affected parties.

 

Cuckoo Lane
Representatives of the Task Team have carried out informal inspections of the Cuckoo Lane contract over the last few months. At all stages it was noted that procedures and construction methods have not been carried out in accordance with good engineering practice. The HRA has received specialist geotechnical advice, and a report from local resident and farmer Grant Roodt expressing particular concerns regarding safety and negative ecological impacts. The HRA will submit a detailed technical report with appropriate recommendations to Councillor Pam Passmoor and to the municipality.

In its current condition the road may not be fit for purpose and may be unsafe. Consequences are almost certainly wasted expenditure and an extended period when further will be required.

Electricity Update from Rob Maitland-Stuart
Two out of the three cable sections in each of the two 33kV feeders (A & B) that supply Crossways S/S from Retief S/S in Pmb, have been upgraded from the previous smaller 95mm² 3-core cables to the 630mm² 3 x 1-core equivalent. These upgraded cables are now aligned in terms of power flow capability, to the overhead line sections that were upgraded some 7 – 8 years ago. This is a big step forward in getting our 33kV supply network strengthened and made more reliable. However, I must caution the Hilton residents of a perception doing the rounds on social media, indicating that our supply problems between Retief and Crossways substations are now a thing of the past. This is simply not true. Until the remainder (1.2kM approx.) of the old 95mm² 3-core cables between Retief S/S and Quarry Rd in Pmb are also upgraded to the 630mm² 3 x 1-core equivalent, the situation remains unchanged, as this cable section now becomes the weakest link, i.e., both 33kV feeders (A & B) must be in service to support the Hilton load. Should one of these feeders fail, the other will trip on overcurrent, necessitating the implementation of load reduction in the Hilton area to limit the load on the one 33kV feeder until the fault on the other has been located and repaired.

Furthermore, and resulting from the recent and prolonged outages in the Winterskloof area over the last 7 - 10 days, a meeting has been arranged with the Msunduzi MM and reps from the Electricity Unit to discuss ways of expediting the upgrade of the respective 11kV cables out of Crossways S/S regarding the two feeders concerned. Added to that approach would also be the replacement of the entire 11kV switchboard at Crossways substation itself, following the catastrophic failure of one of the 11kV breakers in the existing switchboard this past Saturday.

Volunteer Recruitment
Your HRA is eager to grow active committee members, any Hilton resident who has the time to volunteer for any of our various portfolios is encouraged to connect with Mike Tarr on 082 568 8246 or Shay Mauck on 082 551 4106.

Membership
If you have not done so already, please consider joining the Hilton Ratepayers’ Association, click here. Please encourage others to do the same. The stronger the support we receive, the more effective we can be. Click here to apply for membership.

Yours Sincerely,

 

Mike Tarr
Chairman: HRA
Hilton Ratepayers Association

Laddsworth Primary School would like to congratulate the following Grade 7 pupils who have earned Scholarships to their respective High Schools for 2022:
• Dax Jursa - Maritzburg College - Laddsworth Closed Scholarship
• Angus Edkins – St. Charles - Music Scholarship
• Thomas Prentice - Grace College - Laddsworth Closed Scholarship
• Kayleigh Henderson - Grace College - Laddsworth Closed Scholarship
• Caden Francis – Maritzburg College – Sports Hockey Scholarship

 

Laddsworth is very proud of these pupils and encourage them to continue to ‘Aim High’ at their respective High Schools.

 

Pictured here top L-R are Dax Jursa, Angus Edkins and below L-R: Thomas Prentice, Kayleigh Henderson, Caden Francis.

Photo Credit: Head Hunters

 

More about Laddsworth Primary School.

 

The most rewarding feeling is when we complete a smile makeover for a patient or relieve any pain and our patients walk out of our practices smiling more than ever before!

 

Our dentists are all so passionate about dentistry, so much so that you can see their passion and love reflect through their patient care, treatments, and end result.

 

If you are looking for a family dentist, a reliable and trustworthy dentist, or a dentist who will make your needs a priority, you can find them at any Family Dental Care practice.

 

More about Hilton Family Dental Care.

 

More about Laddsworth Primary School in Hilton, KZN Midlands.

 

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Aloe, Aloe ... June is Aloe month at Tanglewood Nursery!

 

All our aloes and succulents are reduced, ranging from only R15.00 for our small potted succulents (normal price R20.00), to only R40.00 for our Aloe Pruinosa, Marlothii, Mudenensis etc (normal price R50.00), up to only R60.00 for our large Cotyledons and Aloe Arborescens, in red or yellow flowers (normal price R85.00). While stocks last!!

 

Enquiries : Carlene 0844020624 or Ben 0833842815.

 

More about Tanglewood Nursery.

Julia Rossouw, a Grade 4 pupil at Laddsworth Primary School, competed in the KwaZulu-Natal Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships held on 7 June 2021, at Cascades Mountain Bike Park in Pietermaritzburg.

 

Julia came 3rd in her age category and received a Bronze Medal.

 

More about Laddsworth Primary School in Hilton, KZN.

The global pandemic has locked down our youth during a time of their lives where they are desperately looking to spread their wings.

The past 18 months have tested the country’s resolve and demonstrated the incredible resilience of all sections of the South African society.

 

While the South African youth’s wings have been clipped temporary, they have shown that they may be locked down, but they will not be held back.

As part of the 2021 SPAR Women’s Virtual Challenge’s campaign, we encourage South African women to #LiveLimitless and break down the barriers in their lives and redefine the limits that may exist.

 

“What seemed impossible to us before has now become daily life—working from home and caring for our children at the same time? Impossible before, and now an average day,” said Alison Zweers, Managing Director of SPAR Western Cape.

 

“Making deals and holding meetings online? A strange and unknown concept that we now take in our stride. What further proof could you need to show that limitations are purely mental and how living without limits is truly possible.”

 

This year's theme has a strong focus on the youth, and we will be supporting the Petals Projects, which advocates for a shame-free education for all young women.
There is a stigma and shame attached to their menstrual cycle for many young girls in South Africa. Due to the lack of access to simple hygiene products, they must make the difficult decision between embarrassment or education.

 

Entry fees for this year’s Virtual Challenge will support SPAR’s Petals Project, which aims to donate packs of sanitary pads to underprivileged girls removing one of the limitations to their education.

 

SPAR is also proud to partner with three young South African women who embody what it means to #LiveLimitless.

 

Chantel Struwig, Zizipho Soldati and Shirnell Swartz are three exceptional young women that refused to allow the challenges and limitations they had to deal with from an early age to define them. Instead, they have broken these shackles turning their challenges into opportunities.

 

Struwig, born with a purplish-red mark covering most of her face, has become a vocal and virtual birthmark awareness advocate. Embracing her birthmark, the BCom Fashion student has overcome a negative self-image and encourages others to do the same using her social media platforms.

 

The 26-year-old Soldati is an award-winning filmmaker, content creator, social media influencer and aspiring model. Soldati has not allowed a rare condition that causes very short limbs, called Phocomelia of the lower limbs, to put a limit on her dreams and ambitions.

 

Swartz has excelled as a short speed skater representing South Africa at the Special Olympics, which has helped her discover her superb talent. She first got involved with Special Olympics South Africa when she was 13 years old at Casa De Sol School, where she found short speed skating.

 

This year you will again be able to not only create your own race number online, but you can also create your own certificate of completion – check out sparvirtualchallenge.co.za and follow the few easy steps.

 

Entrants residing outside South Africa will unfortunately not receive a virtual challenge pack due to postal restrictions and courier fees. Your entry fee will still contribute by donating a pack of sanitary products for a schoolgirl in need.

For more information on the SPAR Women’s Virtual Challenge, please see our FAQ section here: https://sparvirtualchallenge.co.za/faq/

Announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I691zBf1Mag

From left to right: Shirnell Swartz, Zizipho Soldati, and Chantel Struwig.

 

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