Sheppie Snippets: Let’s play a game of thunee
A bhangra and old school classics session will be held at the start of the tournament.
Another nail-biting Thuneee Classic Challenge is set to be played at the Wild Coast Sun Hotel and Casino Resort on Saturday, May 26 from midday. Cost is R200 per team.
With R20 000 up for grabs, some 200 thunee gurus are set to take part in the tournament which attracts players from as far as Johannesburg, Chatsworth and Phoenix and local players.
To start off the tournament a Bhangra and Old School classics session will be held at Chico’s buffet restaurant on Friday night at R150 per person.
So if you have been waiting to show off your talent don’t miss out on this tournament. For further information contact the resort at 039 3059111.
Ramadan
The month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is upon Muslims around the world. This year, Ramadan officially starts this Thursday, May 17.
Muslims reach out during this time to help those around them. Ramadan culminates in great festivities after the 29 or 30 days and Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwaal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. The editor and staff of the South Coast Herald wish all Muslim readers and advertisers well over the fast.
Talk about crime
Port Shepstone Saps is holding a joint Business Against Crime (BAC) meeting this Thursday, May 17 at 6pm at the Saps conference room.
Business owners, managers and residents of Port Shepstone CBD as well as Newtown, Princess Elizabeth Drive and the beachfront areas are urged to attend.
Residents of Marburg and Albersville are also invited to voice their concerns. For further information on the meeting contact Captain Shireen Michael at 039 6881169/083 5132972 or Warrant Officer PC Naicker at 084 703 5854.
Schools’ volleyball
The final schools volleyball tournament is set for this Saturday, May 19 at the Marburg Sports Complex. Primary schools start at 8am and high schools at 10.30am. For further information contact Jason Govender at 084 250 8875.
Prayer
The Umzimkulwana Temple will host its annual Ganga Ammen prayer this Sunday, May 20 at the temple. For further information contact Devan Govender at 079 5920490.
Book launch
Prithiraj Dullay (Pritz) will launch his book, Salt Water Runs in My Veins, in London in collaboration with the Commonwealth Writers and the Commonwealth Foundation on Tuesday, May 22.
This is a compendium of 21 short stories that extend over 100 years and encapsulates Mr Dullay’s life while growing up on the South Coast. He is a respected university academic, columnist and he also writes extensively for several newspapers.
25th anniversary
The Saiva Vazhipatu Kazhagam of South Africa, Port Shepstone branch invites everyone to its 25th anniversary commemoration to be held at the Port Shepstone Arya Samaj Hall next Sunday, May 27 at 1.45pm for 2pm.
Keynote speaker is Thiru D Maduray, president of the World Saiva Council (SA branch). All are welcome and supper will be served. For further information contact Sita Reddy at 039 6821519 or Bavani Pillay at 076 4276949 (WhatsApp) by May 18.
Golf day
Shree Raam Narayan Temple Society will host its first golf day at the Port Shepstone Country Club next Sunday, May 27 from 9am. This event is being held to raise much-needed funds for the construction of a priest’s home and a temple hall.
The golf tournament is being coordinated by Pro-Vision Golf and Social Club. Tee-off time is 9am for a shotgun start. There are fantastic prizes to be won.
The temple is requesting any contribution in cash or kind. Direct contribution can be made into the account of Shree Raam Narayan Temple Society, account number 033765227, branch code 051001, Standard Bank. Building is expected to commence in early 2019. For further information and bookings contact the Port Shepstone Country Club Pro-shop at 039 6950141 or Ashoo Singh at 082 5739102 or Santhos Baskali at 084 4407799.
News to Sugan Naidoo by 2pm on a Monday at fax 039 6823028 or email sugann@dbn.caxton.co.za.
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