Looking back on South Coast history: August 6 to 12
A mixed-bag week, in which two South Coasters made the national news.
There would be no relief for local users of the toll road.
August 6
1993
“A toll plaza would be built at the Izotsha interchange and there would be no reduction in toll fees for casual users. This, invited representatives from various local bodies were told at a meeting with representatives from the Roads Department last Thursday.”
But education got back on track. “Sister Joan’s school reopens after shooting. Students to sign a code of conduct.”
1999
“An application to renew the licence for a strip club and gay club in Ramsgate has sparked angry condemnation from Ramsgate business owners.”
And the Port Shepstone local council announced it was inviting the new National Minister of Tourism, Valli Moosa, to Port Shepstone to receive a presentation on the marina proposals.
But there was bad news for birds: “Poison seems to be the likely reason why half the Cape griffon vulture breeding nests at Umtamvuna have failed.”
August 7
1998
“Weather permitting, all the nets protecting the swimming beaches on the Lower South Coast will be back in position by the weekend.”
“A prominent Inkatha Freedom Party member was murdered in a bloody ambush last Friday. In the past four months, three well-known IFP leaders have been gunned down.”
August 8
1997
“SABC TV newsreader, Anand Naidoo, formerly of Port Shepstone, is joining the global news giant CNN.”
“With 71 days of rain over the first months of the N2 toll road project, it’s a credit to the construction team that work is on schedule.”
August 11
1995
“A four-year-old child burned to death when 36 houses were torched at Nkampini, near Southbroom, forcing people to flee to nearby areas for refuge.”
2000
“The first meeting of the Hibiscus Coast Municipality will be held at the Gamalakhe College of Education and the new council will choose its own headquarters after the elections.”
There was a new idea in entertainment. “The Water, Wheels and Wings expo at Margate airport this weekend offers entertainment and excitement for everyone.”
“Extensive damage, loss and heartbreak have been caused after four separate fires ravaged homes and a major shopping centre, as well as protected vegetation.”
August 12
1994
A crime with a difference… “Braam Matthee’s tractor was hijacked this week.”
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