mum's mail march 2015 pietermaritzburg and midlands
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Established in 2003, Mum's Mail has become one of the most indispensable resources for parents, grandparents, teachers, business owners and other interested readers in Durban and surrounding areas, as well as Pietermaritzburg/Midlands. The targeted, specific distribution (LSM 7 - 10) of our free, full colour monthly magazine to créches, pre-schools, primary schools, shopping malls, family and baby clinics, doctors' rooms, public libraries and selected retail outlets, ensures that your product or service reaches the right market, on time, every time.TRANSCRIPT
Issue 103 • Pietermaritzburg & Midlands • March 2015
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mum’s m@il Real People • Real Life • Real Fun
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Book! Ladies’ Annual Breakfast
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2 Where Will I Find...?3 Editor’s Life4, 6, 15 Everyday Life5 JAM Clothing7 Ladies’ Breakfast8 - 9 HealthyLife/BeautifulLife10 - 12, 14 Kids’ Life/Party Life13 Hoppers & Bugs16 Controlice
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mum’s mail teamEditor:
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Editor’s LifeEvery once in a while the Mum’s Mail teamgets itchyfeet,andthenwedecidetomakechanges to themagazine.Whilebrainstorming some ideas, we decidedthat we wanted to ensure, always, thatMum’s Mail is all about real people, real life and real fun. We are also on a mission to communicate to our audience that Mum’s Mail is NOT just for moms withbabies/small children – it is for everyone, whetheryou’reaparentornot! You may already have noticed that ourcover page has changed quite radically, as have the heading colours/strips for each section.Afreshlookisneverabadthing,butwewouldalso liketohearfromyou,ourreaders–whatwouldyouliketoseemore of in the mag? Perhaps you’d like us to feature stories about real people in your communitywhoaremakingadifference?Ifso,weneedyoutotelluswhodeservestoberecognisedforwhattheyaredoing. Please send your ideas to editor@mumsmail.com.Thereaderwhosendsthemostusefulfeedbackwillreceive10movieticketstoenjoy.
Getting ready for the 2nd annualMum’sMail fundraising breakfast in associationwith The Sunflower Fund are KenwynGeyser (The Sunflower Fund’s PR andEvents Specialist for Pietermaritzburg),Alice Leah (Mum’s Mail) with sponsorsAnnamarie Gravett (Oakleigh FuneralHome), Michelle Joseph (JAM Clothing)andKateOliver(iNsingiziLodgeandSpa).Haveyoubookedyourticketyet?Seepage7formoreinfo!
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BagItwasestablishedinOctober2013byZaakirAnthony,anex-MercedesBenzsalesexecutive.Zaakirhasapassion forpeopleand customer service. He started Bag It out of a garage, and like many other great entrepreneurs,hetriestobeasinnovativeas a handbag store can be.
Bag It is now a small store based inMoosa’s Centre, Manchester Road, Pietermaritzburg. The reason for thislocationispurelysothattheycanoffertheircustomers the best value by keeping their overheads relatively low. They source awideselectionofpremiumhandbagseverymonth and they cater for everyone’s arm andpocket! Formoms, theyhaveagreatrange of versatile Cotton Road baby bagsand handbags. You can even add your name to their database to receive the monthly catalogue so that you can keep up-to-date withwhat’strending.Theycanalsosourcesomethingspecificforyou ifyou letthemknowwhatyouarelookingfor. Zaakir sends out a massive thank you to allexistingcustomers for theircontinuoussupport.
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Ohtheshockandshamethefirsttimeourlittleprince/princessgetssenthomefromschool for having head lice! Don’t panicmom,we’veallbeenthere! ArmedwithControlice,gettingridofheadliceisnowaseasyasone,two,three!1.TREAT(ControliceOilSpray/HeadRinse).2. COMB (Controlice Lice Comb/LiceBuster).3. DEFEND (Controlice Defence Spray/Shampoo). The Controlice range consists of hair care formulasthatcanassist ineliminating licewithout using any potentially harmfulchemicals or poison. Treat the head as soon aspossiblewithControliceOilSpray/HeadRinse.Youwillneedtorepeatthetreatmentseven days later. A normal shampoo does not remove the lice. AfterusingControliceOilSpray/HeadRinse,it is necessary to comb out all the nits. Re-
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Ladies’ Breakfast
Date: Friday, 27 March 2015Time: 8am for 8.30am to 11amPrice: R250pp or R2500 for a table of 10Includes: A hot breakfast, guest speakers, a goodie bag/gift , lucky draw prizes and retail therapyVenue: Victoria Country ClubTheme: Parisian Chic (dress in red, navy/royal blue and/or white, with or without a hat)RSVP: To book visit www.mumsmail.com (click on the Events tab, Book for Event). RSVP by 28 February 2015 while ti ckets last
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Thebreakfaststartsat8.30amandticketsareR250eachorR2500foratableoften.Bookingisessentialastablesarefillingfast.Tobookticketspleasevisitwww.mumsmail.comandclickonthe“Events”tab(BookforEvents).
Ifyouwouldliketosponsoraluckydraworraffleprizeor items for the ladies’goodiebags,[email protected]. The price includes a fabulous goodie bag/gift,adelicioushotbreakfast,awonderfulguest speaker and exciting lucky drawprizes.Therewillalsobearaffle,apamperstation coutesy of iNsingizi Spa andnumerous retail therapy pop-up shops. The
Parisian Chicdress code for the morning is Parisian Chic (red,navy/royalblueand/orwhite),withorwithoutahat,andtherewillbeaprizeforthe best dressed. The event aims to raise money for The Sunflower Fundwhose sole purpose is topayforthetissuetypingofpotentialbonemarrow stem cell donors for inclusion onthe South African Bone Marrow Registry.The more donors on the Registry the more hope leukaemia patients have of findingtheir life-saving donor match.
For more information on The Sunflower Fund, please call toll free 0800 12 10 82
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life
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Branches in Durban & PMBTel: 031 205 9959 / 033 342 6116
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Terms & conditions apply. No joining fee only valid for new members with fi rst visit enrolment on Open Day, 2 March 2015 only. Not valid with other offers. Only valid at participating clubs. Usual monthly membership fees apply. Range of debit order agreements available, including
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Terms and conditions apply. Valid from 1 - 31 October 2014 at participating clubs. Range of debit order agreements available, including 12 and 24 months contracts. Usual monthly membership fees apply. R100 of the joining fee will be donated to PinkDrive. Not valid with any other offers.
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Family Matters Thequestion“whoismyfamily?”hasbeenaskedovertimeandeternity. Theanswerhas not always been what you wouldexpect. Somewould say it’s your nearestand dearest.
For many, their pets are their family. “My father is a man that does not shed tears easily. This, however, was not the casewhenabelovedbestfriendhadtobeputdown.Heweptuncontrollably,”saidDallasGilbert of Oakleigh Funeral Home. “Personally, the experience of dire griefcamehomewhen,withoutthinking,Itoldmy local vet that he could dispose of the remainsofmy four-legged friendwhodidnotmakeitafterbeingmauledbyanotherdog. The denial and sadness persisted for months,asIregrettednotaffordingmyselfan opportunity for closure. My challenge to youisthatyouincludewhatshouldhappento your four-legged and feathered family whendrawingupyourwillandplanningforthe future.” At Oakleigh Funeral Home they offer theserviceofassistingthosewhowanttoplanfor whatmany would prefer not to eventhink about.
Source: Dallas Gilbert, Oakleigh Funeral Home, 0861 11 1380 (24 hours), 031 – 205 9959 (Durban),
033 – 342 6116 (Pietermaritzburg) or 033 – 330 3400 (Howick).
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Healthy Life/Beautiful Life
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We specialise in alleviating the following symptoms:
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• Headaches • Body aches • Constipation
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Uber touchBeauty and Therapy Redefi ned, it is more than what you expect.
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Enquiries & appointments072 936 7326
WhatsApp: 082 319 8557Find us behind Eddies Clothing
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• Waxing • Tinting • Environ Facials
• Acrylic & Gel Nails • Massages • Slimming
• Manicures & Pedicures25% OFF for new nail clients for the month of March only
MELASKIN REMEDYA totally organic cream specifically formulated for the successful treatment of sun damaged skin and certain viral and fungal conditions including:• MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSUM • SOLAR KERATOSIS • ATHLETE’S FOOT • FEVER BLISTERS • MINOR BURNS • SUNBURNContains no chemicals or parabens & is safe to use on young children.Available at most health shops & selected pharmacies nationwide.
Visit www.completeorganics.co.za for more infoTel: 031- 5731188 Cell: 083 262 9006Email: [email protected]
Melaskin Remedy is a unique product, in that it combines the powerful remedialcombinationof theAfricanPotato, Kigeliaand Sutherlandia, which are blended asan absolute organic skin cream carefully formulated to assist in the treatment of sun-damaged skin, Solar Keratosis and otherknownskinafflictions. Solar Keratosis is a small, thickened, scaly growth (or lump) on the skinwhichis caused by over-exposure to the sunover many years. Unless treated, Solar Keratosis growths run the risk that theycould eventually develop into Melanomas. Melaskin is particularly effectiveon Molluscum Contagiosum, a viral condition of a highly contagiousnature. It appears as smallwhite,pink, or flesh coloured bumpswhich create an itchy, red orswollen skin condition which is
Melaskin from Complete Organicsnormally very painful to treat.
Since its inception seven years ago,testimonials arrive regularly to praise theeffectsoftheproductandnumeroususershave reported that it has a very positiveeffect on other viral and fungal problemssuch as:• Athlete’s foot • Minor burns • Fungusunderthenails•Feverblisters•Ringworm • Sunburn • Eczema (certain types) • Rashes/chafing • Insect bites • Minorburns.
Melaskin is also an excellent day/night cream due to its outstanding hydrating properties, is safe touse on children of all ages and is available at most health shops and selectedpharmaciesnationwide.
Visit www.completeorganics.co.za for more information.
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Peoplethinkofclothnappiesasthewhitetowelling squares that everyoneused lastcentury. However, modern cloth nappieshave come a long way since then andinterestisgrowinginreusablemodernclothnappies. Parents’ reasons for using cloth nappies include cost savings, concern about chemicals, environmental concerns, and the cuteness overload. Here are the basics of ‘cloth nappying’. Babies use six to eight nappies a day,thereforeyouwouldneedabout18to24nappiestoclothnappyonebabyfulltime,washing nappies every second day. TheaveragecostofclothnappiesisaboutR120each.Thismeansafull“stash”wouldcostintheregionofR2500frombirthtopottytraining, since the majority of nappies are ‘onesizefitsmost’.Therearecheaperandmoreexpensiveroutestogo. The average child will have 6 000 nappychanges in its lifetime. With disposables
Kids’ Life/Party Life
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PREP SCHOOL INFORMATION MORNING
Grade RRR - Grade 7Thursday, 12 March
8:00 am
RSVP: Marketing Department Tel: 033 846 2548 / 80
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Closing date for Grade RRR and RR applications for 2016 is Wednesday, 25 March 2015
that’s 6 000 nappies going to the landfillperchild!Clothnappiesarebiodegradable,and have resale value. Many parents prefer to avoid the chemicals and plastic thatdisposables are made from. Cloth nappies come in a range of fabrics, including natural fibresuchasbamboo,cotton,andhemp;towaterproof nappies with special coatingsbuilt in. Much likeunderwear, clothnappies comein everything from everyday cheapies to luxurybrandsandlimitededitionprints.It’sfor this reason that many moms become nappy addicts.
To find out more about ‘cloth nappying’ in South Africa, visit
www.clothdirectory.co.za/mums-mail
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(make sure you enter the correct competition for your area/city online).
Cloth Nappies in the Year 2015
LEARN TO SWIMLESSONS
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• Tuck shop• Safe, park-like surroundings
ODETTE 082 466 8577www.sealsswimmingclub.com
Passion & ExcellenceFor boys & girls ages 3yrs to adults
• Classes in HILTON & PMB • Internationally recognised exams
• Stage performances • Pilates for adults
Contact Julia 072 125 [email protected]
BalletBalletJULIA POWELL BALLET
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Contact Sherri on 083 547 5981
Pietermaritzburg Gymnastics
Academy
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Gymnastics improves posture, co-ordination, stamina, flexibility and discipline
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• Boys & Girls• Age 3 & up
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Speech Therapist
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SpeCial inTereSTS• Reading & Spelling
• Stroke Rehabilitation• Paediatric &
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Are you or your child not
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Claire Hartshorne Psychologist
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emotionalissues
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Open MOrningWednesday 11 March
Tea: 9.45amPresentation: 10am
Class visits: 10.15am – 11.30am
Please join us!Children are welcome
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Day Creche• Open 6 days per week • For ages 6 months to 5 years • After care
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Kids’ Life/Party Life
Talkingaboutemotions isachallengeanddiscomfort for many people. The problem is that indenyingemotionsexist,we losethe opportunity to learn from them. The concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) isdefined as the ability to monitors one’sown and other people’s emotions, todiscriminate and label them appropriately andtouseemotionalinformationtoguidethinking and behaviour. One just has to look around, read the newspaper, watch the news or see theSouthAfricanstatisticstoseethatasSouthAfricanswe are emotionally unintelligent.The increase in aggressive behaviour among evenouryoungestchildren,thedevastatingimpact of media saturation, the absenceof relaxed family time, the abandonmentof traditionalvaluesofhonestyandeffortand the loss of empathy and increased narcissist attitudes make it imperativeto implement EQ skills into homes andschools. Families arewherewe learn or
Flourishing In Emotional Intelligencefailtolearnemotionalintelligence.RecentdatafromDanielGoldman’s ‘WhyEQcanmattermorethanIQ’discussesthathavingemotionally intelligent parents is in itselfanenormousbenefit to children.Parentswho have the basics of EQ recognise,manage and harness feelings that arise in their relationships. Goldman studiesrevealthatEQadeptparentsraisechildrenwho: • Get on better with their siblings • Are affectionate • Experience lesstension•Handletheirownemotions•Areabletoselfsoothe•Getupsetless•Arebiologically relaxed • Have better health•Aresociallyadvantaged•Teachers ratethese children as having few behaviouralproblemsandcognitivelyadvantaged. GPSteachesskillsofemotionalintelligenceneeded for children, parents and teachers tobecomemoreawareandpurposefulsothattheycanflourish.
Contact Libby Edmonds, 082 772 9312, [email protected].
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• 1Mar, 9am – 4pm,MARITZBURGOVAL ARTS& CRAFTSMARKET,AlexandraPark,PMB,Monica,0827745493.•1,8,15,22,29Mar(Sun),9am–2pm,CITYHALLCRAFTMARKET,oppositePMBCityHall,Michelle033–3962807.
• 7Mar, 9am– 3pm, CANSA SHAVEATHON,NottiesHotel,Nottingham Road, contact Ali on 082 972 2675, [email protected],www.womeninbusiness.co.za.• 7Mar, 9am– 11am,HOWICKHOSPICECARBOOT SALE,HowickHospice,7MansfieldRd,lotsoffoodandoodlesforsale,freeentrance,publiciswelcometoparticipateinthecarbootsale,contactKaylynneon033–3305257,[email protected].• 17 Mar, 8am – 11am, PARISIAN CHIC BREAKFAST, inassociationwithMum’sMailandTheSunflowerFund,GoldenHorseCasino,hotbreakfast,loadsoffun&prizes,R250pporR2500pertableof10,contactMum’sMailon031–5731731to book. • 28Mar, 7am – 1pm,MSUNDUZI HOSPICE EASTER FAIR,200ZwartkopRoad,Prestbury,contactRashidaon033–3441560,www.hospicekzn.co.za.
•11Mar(Wed),8.30am,WOMENINBUSINESSBREAKFAST,venue TBA, contact Ali Engelbrecht, 082 972 2675, [email protected],www.womeninbusiness.org.za.• 19 Mar, 6pm – 8pm, THE COUCH- FREE BUSINESSNETWORK,MaritzburgChristianSchool,82TophamRd,PMB,contact Contact Hilary on 071 512 7530, [email protected],www.bizwhiz.co.za.•27Mar (Fri),3pm–7pm,UNWINDforbusinessmenandwomen,ProteaHotel,Hilton,033–3433311.
•2–30Mar(everyMon&Wed),9am–11am,TAICHIWITHDEBORAHDON,1CommitteeLane,Hilton,033–3433226,082228,7943.•3,10,17,24,31Mar(Tues),9am–12pm,WALKINMOSAICWORKSHOPS,50HaygarthRd,Kloof,contact031–7646454,083 782 7810, [email protected], www.kznmosaics.co.za.•7Mar,9am–4pm,BREADMAKINGWITHGRAEMETAUTEOFTHEWILDBREADCO,Edgewater,36SuttonRd,Hilton,[email protected].•7,14,21,28Mar (Sat),GENTLEPOST-NATALYOGA (8am– 9am), PARENTAL YOGA (9.15am – 10.30am), Go FigureFitness, 349 TownBush Road, PMB, contactGlynis on 0768239327.• 28 – 29 Mar, CELEBRATING RAPTORS – A COURSE ONRAPTOR IDENTIFICATION, presented by Ulrich Oberprieler, AmbersAuditoriumFunctionRoom,AmberValley,Howick,[email protected],033–2395537,0832634169.
• 18 Mar, 9.30am – 11.30am, LADDSWORTH PRIMARYSCHOOLOPENDAY,WinsteadRoad,Hilton,contact033–2433256/260, [email protected], www.laddsworth.co.za.
•8Mar,2pmand6.30pm,LIZAWITHA‘T’,LizaMinelliTributeShowstarringTonyaKoenderman,RhumbelowTheatrePMB,R120pp,bringpicnicfoodbaskets,bookingessential,bookatComputicketor contactRolandon0824998636, [email protected].•16–20Mar,7.30pm,LOVE,CRIMEANDJOHANNESBURG,by Junction Avenue Theatre Company, St Anne’s College,Hilton,R40pp(concessions),R60pp(adults),tobookcontact
Tonion033–3436100,[email protected].• 23&24Mar, 7pm,GraceCollegepresentsOURTOWN,GraceCollege,2HiltonCollegeRd,Hilton,TicketscostR40pp,tobookphone033–3432177.
•1Mar(1stSunmonthly)10am–3pm,PIETERMARITZBURGMODEL ENGINEERING SOCIETY, 78 Rudling Road, Bisley,Pietermaritzburg.R8pertrainride,entrancetoparkisfree.AndriesKeyser,0825572119,www.pmes.co.za.•21Mar,9am–1pm,CUSTODIANSOFRARE&ENDANGEREDWILDFLOWERS(CREW)FIELDTRIP,Karkloof,contactNikkion0834733074.• 29Mar & 5 Apr (Sun), 8.30am& 12.30pm, INCHANGACHOO CHOO STEAM TRAIN, Kloof Station (Stokers Arms)to Inchanga Station Craft Market (return), adults: R180,pensioners & children: R130, craft market, museum,food, picnic area, contact 082 353 6003, [email protected],www.umgenisteamrailway.co.za.•30Mar(lastMonmonthly),FLYFISHERMANGATHERING,casualgettogetherintheevening,arriveanytime,OldMainBrewery,OldHowickRd,Hilton,contact0825744262.
•1Mar(1stSun),9am–11.30am,DARGLELOCALMARKET,LionsRiverClub,contactMike,0833251082.•1,7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29Mar(Sat&Sun)10am–4pm,MOUNTAINVIEWCRAFTMARKET,MountainView,033–3906311,Lee-Ann,[email protected].•7&28Mar(Sat),8am–12pm,PIETERMARITZBURGSPCAMORNINGMARKET,235WoodhouseRoad,033–3869267.•7,14,21,28Mar(Sat),7am–11am,KARKLOOFFARMERS’MARKET,2.6kmoutsideHowickonKarkloofRd (accessonD507),0828208986,Andrea.• 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar (Sat), 6am – 10am, PMB FARMERS’MARKET,AlexandraPark,0828860687.•7,14,21,28Mar(Sat),7am–12pm,CLARIDGEFARM&GARDENMARKET, 5km fromNorthway Spar, PMB on theOtto’sBluffRoad,0780376908.• 15 Mar, 9am – 1pm, VALLEY’S MARKET, Valley’s TennisClub, cnr Townbush Rd & Montgomery Dr), Easter egghunt at 10am for the kids, upmarket handcrafted goods,child friendlyenvironment, funactivities, traderswelcome,contact0604909403.• 26Mar (last Thurs monthly), 5pm till late, PMB NIGHTMARKET,ABJacksonSoccerTrainingFields,contact0743755193.• 27 Mar, 5pm – 9pm, PMB DUNROBIN MARKET,Dunrobin Garden Centre, 31 Warwick Rd, live music,kids’ entertainment, beer garden, food and crafts,[email protected],0767882052.• 29 Mar (Sun), ALEX UPMARKET, Alexandra Park, PMB,Michelle033–3962807.• 29 Feb (Sun), 9am – 3pm, INCHANGA CRAFT MARKET,Inchanga Station & Railway Museum, 076 564 6357,[email protected].
•4&18Mar(1st&3rdWedmonthly),7pm,MARITZBURGCAMERACLUB,VictoriaCountryClub,DuncanMackenzieDr,Montrose,PMB, LeonHeyes,[email protected],www.maritzburgcameraclub.co.za.
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