1) Editorial
One Snake At A Time.
With our plethora of venomous and non venomous snake, Matabeleland is indeed fortunate to have dedicated snake handlers on stand by and always available to help at a moments notice.
In Zimbabwe we have cobras, mambas, pythons, boomslangs, puff adders amongst others clamouring for attention in this hot weather.
Ahmed Esat is one such snake handler, his passion for snakes has led him to initiate a fascinating Snake Park in Montrose, Bulawayo - a most attractive recreational and educational facility housing a wide variety of reptiles. Ahmed has a very very busy life. In top demand as a snake handler and indeed an authority on these valuable creatures, he finds it difficult to cope with the demands of his callout schedule. Let's take a look at Ahmeds diary from one day alone last weekend.
"What did you do on Sunday
At something past 6 in the morning was woken by a phone call from a lady convinced that she had a snake in her ceiling. Let's forget the obvious possibility that it may have been a lizard, agama, bird/owl; mouse, rat, squirrel, bushbaby or even monitor lizard. Let us be Bulawayo and jump directly without passing begin or collecting 200 and assume, correction, know that it is the worst possible case - NYOKA (SNAKE) I love my Beautiful Bulawayo and my people - Go Big or Go Khaya!
Around 8ish I received a phone call from the ZimParks Senior Area Manager for Hwange, my good friend Joroma.
He explained that he had a Dutch tourist family that were touring and camping in the Park and they had an unwanted, possibly dangerous, seemingly grumpy, passenger tagging along with them in their vehicle dampening their African excursion. I thought he was overreacting and explained that Mother in-laws are not that dangerous and have feelings too...our call was interrupted by 2 other calls!
First was to relocate a rock monitor from a garden. Second was to please remove a snake that was 3 meters high in a tree outside their front wall that was definitely going to kill their dogs. I attended both and safely removed and relocated both offenders.
While on these rescues I had made and received several calls and sent various identification pictures to ZimParks and the Dutch tourist. My friend Joroma pleaded for me to come save and assist. The deciding factor was when Joost Langendonck (Tourist) assured me that all was under control and that several hunters guides were dealing with the situation - they had doused the mats and were about to light a match to smoke it out of their very fancy, fully kitted hired 4x4.......I prepped and left!
We arrived safely - stripped, searched, found and relocated back into the National Park a 1,2 meter Mozambique Spitting Cobra (Naja Mossambica) affectionately nick named Mamazala (Mother in-law)
As a matter of interest I had received another 5 calls whilst travelling to and from Hwange National Park.
Ahmed Esat is Proudly Zimbo.
"Over the past couple of years I have travelled thousands of kilometres across Matabeleland saving lives one snake/reptile at a time.
My day at times can begin before 6 a.m with a wake up snake call and end with a 10pm call for help.
The situations, bite victims, age, location and language of the callers may vary but the questions are ALL the same...it's extremely difficult to maintain my composure and sanity.
I load and unload my vehicle daily.
I pack my car and in it I put:
Snake tongs of varying lengths depending on the species of snake or situation.
Hooks/ L-sticks, tubes, containers and a dustbin incase of Black Mamba's or Pythons.
My high powered 'Ledlenser' torch torch goes with me everywhere, night and day,step ladder, pick, shovel, ropes, safety goggles and not forgetting the absolute essentials -running shoes and a cold Redbull......
I average 800 kilometres on call outs most months and this is heavy on my car maintenance.
I feel blessed to be able to help my people and deeply honoured to be asked by some very influential members of the community and businessman to provide them with my "wish list'.
If I had to write a "fantasy wish list" it would definitely be titled "For the community from the community"
It would include:
A Quad bike for local call outs and hospital and school visits
Off-road worthy vehicle
Back up torches/batteries
Weed cutters
Axe
crowbar..."
My grandson Lincoln has inherited his celebrated Mother's journalistic curiosity and spent as many hours as we could allow with Ahmed at the Snake Park, and while we were there Robyn was intrigued at just how much more Ahmed could do for the community as far as his frequent call outs, extensive travel all around the country, and the time spent on this essential service, which he has, for many years, been doing pro bono!!
The Global Snakebite Initiative USA Foundation states there are 138,000 deaths globally from snake bites each year.
Ahmed did not ask us for help, indeed he is most humble in his but we seriously feel that something should be done before we lose his massive contribution to our safety.
WATCHDOG
'BERRY OOSTHUIZEN
Dedicated General Manager of the Bulawayo Branch of the SPCA for over twenty years.
What a legacy she has left behind, who ever replaces her, will have to have very big boots to fill.
One is on duty/call for 24hours, 8 days a week, month after month.
A very small example, every annual Guy Fawkes night, Berry and her ever supportive husband Ginks, would drive round the suburbs and townships of Bulawayo, from dusk until dawn, searching for terrified dogs that had run away from their homes, terrified senseless by the continuing horrendous explosions - not forgetting that what human's can hear from 20 feet away, dogs can hear from 80 feet away.
Berry took over from me in 2000 when I was made ZNSPCA's National Co-ordinator, - she went on to attend one of my Inspector's Training courses, and the rest is history.
Under her leadership it became the best run SPCA in the country as she maintained the highest standards of animal welfare under her watch!
Berry learnt from me that all her decisions must always be made in the best interest of animals - not necessarily humans - some found that hard to accept.
In those days, we were lucky to have a really hands on Chairman Liz Walker- many of your readers will remember her and her very supportive, hard working Committee, many of whom are sadly no longer with us.
Liz and I are in touch from time to time, and she still has the highest regard for Berry.
My late partner Roly Marais loved taking off Berry's favourite expression when faced with a major problem - 'b---dy hell'! - but with that attitude, Berry never gave up on any animal that came into the care of Bulawayo SPCA.
Thank you Berry for All that you have done for so many years for those that cannot speak for themselves - animal welfare in Zimbabwe owes you a huge debt of love and respect..........
Meryl Harrison'
I came across your post on the internet that mentioned Kerrie and Ashleigh Duckworth.
I've been searching for their mother (Mrs Duckworth) that taught me at Filabusi Primary School (1982 to 1985) since 1996.
She did a lot for me, including transferring me to Milton Junior School as she was leaving Filabusi, and I would like to thank her and reminisce.
May you please pass on my details to her or the twins, and ask them to contact me. Just to jog her memory, I won the Merit Shield on my last day of school at Filabusi Primary School in 1985.
Regards
Thabo Ntuli
Mobile: +61 478 701 380
2) Condolences/In Memoriam/Wreath Funds
Coppie Dicey
Much loved wife of John, mother of Mike and Stuart and families.
Coppie was an integral part of our community and will se sorely missed.
Tracey Kruger Lezar passed away very sadly on the 13 February.
A much loved member of the Bulawayo community.
Pam Graves (nee Darby) passed onto green pastures on the 11 February. She was the daughter of John and Ruth Darby and sister to Joyce (late) and Norma. Mother to Hayley and Tammy. Grandmother to Joelene, Cassandra and Vaughn.
Pam was living in the UK and up the last few years was actively volunteering in several organizations. Her love for Zimbabwe never waned. She will be sadly missed. MHSRIP.
Norma Ferguson
matobo40@hotmail.com
TONY KENNEDY
Sadly Tony Kennedy passed away this week in Ballito.
A true gentleman who grew up in Bulawayo.
He attended Milton School.
An athlete of note and excellent long distance runner.
Condolences to Gay and the Kennedy family.
Brian Charsley
3) Congratulations
4) Notices and Events
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THURSDAY 22 FEBRUARY AT 6.30 P.M. THE COMMITMENTS
Jimmy Rabbitte (Robert Arkins), a self-proclaimed promoter, decides to organize an R&B group to fill the musical void in his hometown of Dublin. The band comes together but ends up consisting entirely of white musicians who have little experience with the genre. Even though their raw talent and lofty aspirations gain the group notoriety, the pitfalls of fame began to tear at their newfound friendships as they prepare for their big show.
- The Commitments is a vibrantly funny and blissfully heartfelt ode to the power of music.[Rotten Tomatoes Critics' Consensus]
- An absolute cultural phenomenon on release in 1991, Alan Parker's The Commitments remains one of the greatest musicals of all time. [What's On]
- Alan Parker's sexy, hilarious, exuberantly energetic new film, The Commitments, has so much rhythmic juice that it's nearly impossible to stay in your seat. [Washington Post]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Film Members]
FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY AT 6.30 P.M. SEIJI OZAWA: IN MEMORIAM
N.B. Change of programme!
The distinguished Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa died on 6 February aged 88 and a tribute replaces 'Invitation to the Dance' which will be shown in May. He received a scholarship to study with Herbert von Karajan and then caught the attention of Leonard Bernstein who appointed him assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic and he is the only conductor to have studied under both Karajan and Bernstein. The programme will feature two very different aspects of Ozawa's abilities with Gershwin's An American in Paris and Rhapsody in Blue in the first part and Beethoven's Ninth the second. The soloist in Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue is the blind American jazz pianist Marcus Roberts in a specially arranged version that united his jazz trio with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra!
- Seiji Ozawa is now one of the conducting world's grandees but he is by no means a slouch when it comes to the energy in this performance, and there's plenty of drama in the dynamics and articulation of the whole. [Gramophone]
- Gershwin is magical in the hands of conductor Seiji Ozawa and the pure genius of Marcus Roberts at the piano. [Amazon]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Red Carpet Members]
THURSDAYS 29 FEBRUARY, 7 & 14 MARCH BROADCHURCH
Broadchurch is a British crime drama television series broadcast for three series, all of which will be shown during 2024. A seemingly calm and friendly seaside town becomes a place wrapped in secrets when the death of an eleven year old boy sparks an unwanted media frenzy. As the town's locals start to open up about what they do and don't know, it falls upon the police to catch the supposed killer.
- Well written and beautifully shot, Broadchurch is a deliberate, slowly unfolding mystery procedural with terrific performances from a fine cast. [Rotten Tomatoes]
- Broadchurch is a gripping portrait of small-town paranoia that became a bona fide national obsession! [Entertainment Weekly]
- I can't recall a mystery series moving me as frequently and profoundly as Broadchurch's masterful and sensitively rendered study of poisonous suspicion that infects an otherwise peaceful, deceptively sunny British seaside village. [TV Guide]
Admission: US$2.50 / $6.00 the series [free to Film Members]
FRIDAY 1 MARCH AT 6.30 P.M. ROSSINI: THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Rossini's was born on 29 February 1792 so for his 58th birthday The Barber of Seville comes in a highly praised production from Glyndebourne. This glittering operatic jewel in his musical crown is one of the great comic operas of all time - the greatest of all, according to no less an authority than Verdi - and is a blissful evening of musical comedy, as uproarious as it is sophisticated.
- I would summarise that this Barber of Seville is an out and out triumph of both production and performance that bubbles like the best champagne. {MusicWeb International]
- The interplay of music, acting and staging is glorious to look at and endlessly entertaining. [Gramophone]
- Very enjoyable. The cast were obviously revelling in this production. [Amazon]
Admission: US$2.50 [free to Red Carpet Members]
THEREAFTER..
Thursday 7 March Broadchurch 2
Friday 8 March Dvorak: Symphony No.8/Smetana: Ma Vlast [Smetana was born on 2 March 1824]
Thursday 14 March Broadchurch 3 (last)
Friday 15 March Tribute to Jerome Robbins
Thursday 21 March Star Wars VIII: The Rise of Skywalker
Friday 22 March New York New York
N.B. Wednesday 27 March Risen
Ndoro Snake Park
Another fabulous visit to the Snake Park on Dundee Drive, Montrose. Next to Water World.
Opening hours 10.30 to 5 daily, hoping to be open over the holidays too.
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THORNGROVE: Situated in a busy industrial area, the stand is 2166 sm. The factory has a large partitioned warehouse, an upper storage area, reception, 6 offices, ablutions, 2 kitchenettes, veranda, and 5 storerooms. The property is walled and gated with a big and small gate. Offices/Toilets approx 105sm, warehouse approx. 380 sm, Storerooms/factory area approx. 550 sm. USD$220 000
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21) Services
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