In the SUN – 25yrs ago
NO violent crimes were reported in Toti over the past week. (25 years ago)
WATER restrictions in Toti could become a thing of the past.
This follows the recent good rains which fell over the past two weeks.
Over a year ago water restrictions were imposed in certain areas of Amanzimtoti and Kingsburgh, as well as along the mid South Coast, including Scottburgh. After the first heavy rains two weeks ago, restrictions were lifted totally in the Scottburgh area.
THE Upper South Coast is to have an additional newspaper.
Called the Upper South Coast Advertiser, the product is wholly owned by Amanzimtoti Printing and Publishing Company (Pty) Limited, owners of the South Coast SUN.
“In addition to the in-depth readership of the SUN, advertisers will now have the additional penetration saturation of the Advertiser. Some 14,200 free copies will be distributed house to house, twice a month,” explained Frank Muller, general manager of Caxton Natal.
AN abandoned briefcase was cause for concern at Sweetwaters, Toti on Saturday afternoon.
The briefcase was at first thought to be a bomb.
The Dog Unit was called and one of the dogs acted as though there were explosives in the briefcase. However, the case was found to be filled with documents. At about the same time, around 5pm, it is believed explosions were heard.
THE community of Ilfracombe is up in arms because divers cleared a path through indigenous vegetation to gain access to the beach.
According to Mike Tildesly, NPB officer, Airbus Divers cleared a path for their vehicles through the bush straight to the north bank at Umkomaas last Sunday. A tractor, winches and a chopper were used to cut the path, which was discovered by the Parks Board shortly afterwards.
NO violent crimes were reported in Toti over the past week.
Police believe this to be the result of an intense crime crackdown initiated after three recent murders.
Major JP Botha of Amanzimtoti’s CID unit said last week had been relatively quiet and was a clear indication that the crack-down was working. The uniformed branch had no serious crimes to report for the same time period. Regular police patrols will continue.
NO employees will lose their jobs if CG Smith Sugar’s Illovo mill relocates to Eston.
This is the word from the mill’s general manager, Tom Wormald who assures the total staff of 300 they will still be needed. “There is no threat to anyone’s job,” he told the SUN. “The intention is we move the mill as it stands today.” This would include staff.
