June 28, 1996: One of the first large seine nets brought ashore at Mtwalume on Wednesday morning yielded more than 100 baskets of sardines. Pic: Herald archives
June 25
1999
“Last ditch efforts are being made to save the Alfred County Railway and Banana Express.”“The Lower South Coast Region of the African National Congress is ecstatic over the appointment of Nosizwe Madlala-Rutledge as Deputy Minister of Defence. Mrs Madlala-Rutledge hails from KwaMadlala.”
June 26
1992
Criticism from the Auditor-General is nothing new. “Three Lower South Coast local authorities were among 34 in Natal who were severely criticised for irregularities by the Auditor-General. All three – Southbroom, Harding and Port Edward – told the Herald this week that all queries were being rectified.”
1998
“Another shopping complex is planned for Port Shepstone – the latest being aimed at the ‘infrequent user’ market. Included in this category are furniture, appliances, motor vehicles, sports equipment and clothing.”“Hopes rose on the coast this week that more funding may become available from province for shark meshing.”“Staff and guests celebrated Hibiscus Hospital’s first birthday in fine style at a festive birthday bash last week.”
June 27
1997
And the old, old story comes up again. “A developer/investor has been found for the R400-million Mzimkhulu River marina development. A hotel casino, moorings for 200 yachts and 200 villas are included in the development proposals.”
June 28
1991
Just as it had six years earlier. “A R500-million resort complex and marina on council-owned land next to the Port Shepstone lighthouse is in the pipeline but, according to the developers, its success depends on such factors as the political situation, the freeing of capital and the lifting of sanctions.”
1996
“Election fever and silver sardines ran neck and neck up and down the coast on Wednesday in a race which resulted in a ‘photo finish’.” “There were more people chasing sardines on Wednesday morning than heading for the polling stations when the first shoal was netted at Mtwalume.”
June 28, 1996: Holly Borradaile is delighted to have her dog, Duke, back at home. Pic: Herald archives
“The Borradaile family is over the moon after being reunited with their dog, Duke, exactly one year to the day after he went missing. Butch Calder of Hibberdene, who works in Durban, has spotted Duke while walking past a pawn shop in Point Road. Richard Borradaile drove to Durban last Thursday and went into the shop with his heart pounding. Duke was so excited to see Richard and couldn’t stop wagging his stumpy tail.”
June 30
1995
“A 12-year-old girl was killed and two other people were seriously injured when a hand grenade, thrown through their bedroom window, exploded. Police spokesman, Captain Dawood Kader, said the Gamalakhe home of Raymond Nkonyeni had been attacked in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The attackers had used automatic weapons and two hand grenades. Mr Nkonyeni, a Margate TLC councillor and prominent ANC leader, has been working with the Gamalakhe police and community to initiate peace in the area.”And a man bit a dog… “When Hitler, the police dog, caught a fugitive and brought him down, the suspect reacted by grabbing him and biting his throat so hard that Hitler had to have three stitches to close the wound.”“Rapid response to medical emergencies in Southern Natal is assured with the introduction of the Aeromed service in conjunction with the Ambulance and Emergency Medical Services this week.”
2000
“The Hibiscus Coast will in future be marketed as ‘South Coast KwaZulu-Natal’.”And St Margaret’s celebrated its 50th anniversary.
June 30, 2000: Admiring the stained glass windows at St Margaret’s Anglican Church are (from left) Reverend Jeff Jeffery, Roy Brand and Red Wulff. Pic: Herald archives
