GENERAL
DPHS EDUCATIONAL TRUST CENTENARY GOLF DAY - 20 AUGUST 2010
The Centenary Golf Day will be held at Mount Edgecombe Country Club on Course 1 and 2 on 20 August 2010. All Old Boys, past and present parents and friends of Prep are invited to participate either by sponsoring a tee/green and or entering a fourball.
For further details please email Liz Elliott – trust@dphs.co.za
COMRADES MARATHON
This year the Comrades Marathon will take place on 30 May 2010. Two of our staff members, Leonie van der Westhuizen and Sam Parry will take part in this event. They will run to promote fundraising for the DPHS disadvantaged learnership programme. This programme is funded by the DPHS Educational Trust and support will be greatly appreciated.
Sponsorship could be as follows:
- Sponsor per kilometre (89km)
- Once off donation
Please contact Leonie van der Westhuizen – Cell 0823706667 or 031-3133744/Sam Parry - 031-3133738 for more information.
Coast2coast4Cansa Expedition and Cancer Awareness Campaign
CANSA ambassadors complete epic jetski fundraising journey (Edited version of press release)
On 21 April 2010, six adventurers on Yamaha WaveRunners left from Ponto De Oura, Mozambique, with the aim of making history by being the first to travel over 2800km’s of South African coastline in order to increase awareness and raise funds for CANSA as part of the Coast2Coast4CANSA (C2C4C) campaign. On 12 May, just over three weeks later, the intrepid jetski adventurers and CANSA ambassadors safely and successfully reached Alexander Bay and the Orange River mouth – the border between South Africa and Namibia.
The jet ski team, supported by SPAR and ACER and led by Russel Symcox (Scottburgh), reached their final destination just before sunset on Wednesday 12 May, having ridden the 346km from Brand se Baai in almost 9 hours. Symcox said “we could not have scripted it any better! Apart from the beautiful sunset, to arrive at what we thought was going to be a secluded and empty beach to an amazing reception from the Alexander Bay and Port Nolloth communities was both surprising and flattering! On one of the first stop over’s, back in Richards Bay in KZN, Nina Deysel (Zululand Yacht Club PR and cancer survivor) gave us a Chinese lantern to light when we got to the end of our journey. Watching the lantern rise up into the sky, with the lights of Namibia shining in the background, was one of the most awesome feelings I have ever experienced!”
C2C4C team member Bennie Benson, who has been a cancer survivor for 17 years, rode the final leg, as well as many other legs, with the rest of the jet ski team. Benson said “the fact that I am able to ride jet skis and keep up with the other guys is proof that cancer can be beaten. After battling with the disease 17 years ago, and winning, I live a normal life and I hope that this expedition inspires those who are also battling cancer. This mission was almost like a metaphor for my fight against cancer – when we first began, the task was so daunting and intimidating, but each day we just moved a little closer to our goal. It was not easy, but with hard work and dedication, and with the support of a good team, like CANSA, there is definitely life after cancer!”
Symcox said that “we were blown away by the amount of support we received along the way. Even at the last CANSA function at the Country Club in Port Nolloth, where we were a few hours late due to the nine hours we had spent on the water, the people welcomed us with open arms. In a matter of minutes, the community had contributed to raising over R 15 000 at a charity auction in the name of CANSA. The support of CANSA, along with all of the communities we have had the pleasure of visiting along the way, has been phenomenal”.
“Meeting up with and hearing the life stories of cancer survivors along the route was a constant reminder as to why we had embarked on the C2C4C expedition in the first place” said Symcox. “CANSA play a vital role in helping people to cope with cancer, and I cannot say enough about the fantastic work that they do. The C2C4C team visited CANSA interim homes, a Shavathon as well as two Relay For Life events – we were touched by the people we met and the stories we heard. I urge everyone to support the CANSA fundraisers, as the Association needs all the help they can get in fighting cancer. It is not too late to donate to our cause, the sole beneficiary of all our fundraising efforts is CANSA, and details are on our website www.coast2coast4cansa.co.za”.
During their treacherous mission, the pilots, Barry Lewin (SA Surfski paddler and DPHS Old Boy), Jason Ribbink (SA Surfer & Big Wave Rider-DPHS Old Boy and parent of Grade 0 boy), Lance Klusener (SA Cricketer), Mark Addison (Marine Conservationist & Shark Expert), Olivia Symcox (C2C4C Media Director), Brandon Ribbink (World Lifesaving Champion and DPHS Old Boy), Bennie Benson (cancer survivor) and Russel Symcox (Dolphins Cricketer and DPHS Old Boy) experienced some of the most extreme ocean conditions possible, getting battered by 7 metre ocean swells and 40 knots winds outside Richards Bay on just the third day of the journey.
After enjoying perfect conditions in the Eastern Cape, the team was once again put to the test when they reached the Cape of Storms. Rounding Cape Point and making inroads up the rugged and wild West Coast was made all the more difficult with the huge seas and strong winds that the team once again had to deal with. When blessed with a rare window of favourable weather, the team made one final push and rode a mammoth 346km on the final day to reach the mouth of the Orange River just before sunset, having left from the isolated and nearly inaccessible Brand se Baai over nine hours earlier.
During the journey, the crew stopped over in the major South African cities of Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, and made use of the opportunities to promote cancer awareness. On these particular stop over days, the fundraising and awareness objectives were accomplished with the valued support of the local CANSA offices, as well as with the assistance of the sponsors in each locality.
The mission deservedly attracted much media attention, with interviews with local radio stations and regional and community newspapers a regular occurrence. Additionally, with the assistance of CANSA, educational visits to schools, hospitals, clinics and special care facilities were also be organized, all designed to promote awareness about cancer and draw attention to the objectives of the C2C4C campaign.
For more information about the campaign, or to make a donation to CANSA, explore the official C2C4C website at www.coast2coast4cansa.co.za or visit the CANSA website www.cansa.org.za to get the latest updates, news, pictures and videos.
Issued on behalf of: CANSA
Press release compiled by:
Rob Evans
Disseminated by:
Olivia Jones Communications
2010 FIFA WORLD CUP (SA)
TRANSPORT OPERATIONS PLAN – ROAD CLOSURE TRIAL – 28 MAY 2010
As the countdown to the World’s greatest sporting event hots up, the City’s match day traffic management plan is being tested and evaluated. This Friday, 28 May 2010, will see road closures in central Durban in line with expectations for the seven match days. Members of the public are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these routes especially if attending matches or the Fan Fest.
Spectators are encouraged to think about planning their routes carefully by making a day of it especially on the match days in Durban. “During the 2010 FIFA World Cup SA, car pooling is encouraged together with pick up and drop offs. Besides the branded shuttles leaving from the Central Transport Hub (Centrum), match goers can also walk to venues using the designated pedestrian routes, which will be clearly visible and colour-coded. Security will not be an issue since policing will be highly visible with planned entertainment along the way” says ETA’s Carlos Esteves.
WHY DO WE NEED THE ROAD CLOSURE TRIAL RUN?
The trial run will test the effectiveness and assess the impact of the proposed road closures on general traffic for eThekwini Traffic Authority to clearly identify bottlenecks in the system. It will also inform the public of alternative travel choices on match days and the need to alter travel times.
WHEN WILL THIS TAKE PLACE?
The trial run is scheduled for Friday 28 May 2010. Implementation of the proposed road closures will commence at 24:00 on Thursday night, and be fully effective from 06:00 on Friday morning until 21:00 on Friday night. From 21:00 the removal of the closures will commence, and will be fully removed by 03:00 on Saturday morning.
WHICH ROADS WILL BE CLOSED?
- Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Ave at Smiso Nkwanyana (Goble) Rd
- Jaco Jackson Dr at Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Ave
- Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Ave at Battery Beach Rd
- Sandile Thusi (Argyle) Rd at Umgeni Rd
- Sandile Thusi (Argyle) Rd at Ruth First Highway (M4)
- Sandile Thusi (Argyle) Rd at Sylvester Ntuli (Brickhill) Rd
- Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Ave at Somtseu Rd (note that the southbound carriageway of Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Ave between Somtseu Rd and KE Masinga (Old Fort) Rd is open to traffic
- Archie Gumede (Old Fort) Pl at Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Ave
- Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Ave at KE Masinga (Old Fort) Rd
- Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Ave at Archie Gumede (Old Fort) Pl
- Samora Machel (Aliwal) St at Bram Fischer (Ordnance) Rd
- Sylvester Ntuli (Brickhill) Rd at KE Masinga (Old Fort) Rd
- Shepstone St at Bram Fischer (Ordnance) Rd
HOW DO I ACCESS:
- The Stadium precinct, including the Moses Mabhida Stadium, Virgin Active and the clubs within the precinct – via the Isaiah Ntshangase (Walter Gilbert) Rd/Umgeni Rd intersection
- Beach Precinct, including Suncoast Casino – via either the M4/Athlone interchange or the Stalwart Simelane (Stanger) St/Somtseu Rd intersection and then via Playfair Rd
- George Campbell School and the Drive on site – via the Stalwart Simelane (Stanger) St/Somtseu Rd intersection, and then via Sylvester Ntuli (Brickhill) Rd
- Durban Station Complex and Durban Electricity – via the Stalwart Simelane (Stanger) St/Somtseu Rd intersection, and then via Masabalala Yengwa (NMR) Ave southbound
- Metro Police and City Engineers – via the KE Masinga (Old Fort) Rd/Archie Gumede (Old Fort) Pl intersection
- The Berea from the M4 Ruth First Highway
- Get off at the Athlone Dr/M4 interchange
- Drive through into the City and route via the N3 Freeway
- Divert your route onto the N2
- Divert your route onto Kenneth Kaunda (Northway) Road and then right into Smiso Nkwanyana (Goble) Road
- Divert your route onto North Coast Road and then Umgeni Road
ARE THESE ALL THE CLOSURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN DURBAN DURING THE FIFA WC2010 SA?
No, certain roads have been omitted from the trial to allow access to various facilities, businesses and areas.
WHAT SHOULD I DO ON MATCH DAYS?
- Study the attached map to see if you are affected
- Plan your route
- Leave early so as to avoid being late for work, meetings etc.
- Try car pooling to decrease the number of vehicles on the road. For every 1000 people who car pool, there could be a decrease in of some 500 vehicles on the road.
- Use public transport
- If possible plan your leave for that day.
Residents and spectators are encouraged to:
- Visit the website, www.fifaworldcup.durban.gov.za
- To call the Public Transport Call Centre on 086 100 0834 for regular transport updates
- Become a fan on Facebook at Durban’s WC2010 Transport.
ENQUIRIES:
Media: Michelle Govender Tel: 031 3135102 or email michelle@worldactivate.com
Technical: Carlos Esteves, Deputy Head: Road Systems Management, eThekwini Transport Authority Tel 031 311 7314 esteves@durban.gov.za
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