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News24.com | UWC hikes fees by 8% for 2018

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Cape Town – The University of the Western Cape (UWC) will increase fees by 8% for the 2018 academic year, it said in a statement, adding that grants and gap funding will be available to certain students.

It follows an announcement by the University of Cape Town, which also hiked its fees by  8% for next year.

UWC said the institution remained a fee-paying institution like all other universities in the country.

“New first-year undergraduate South African students from poor and working class households where the combined family income does not exceed R350 000 per annum, will be supported through government grants, administered by NSFAS, for their full cost of study,” the university said.

Students coming from households where the combined income is between R350 000 and R600 000 can apply for gap funding to cover the 8% fee increment, it added.

These students would be able to apply for the funding in January.

“Applicants from homes where the combined household income exceeds R600 000 will be expected to pay an upfront payment of R4 290 for non-residents and R4 840 for residents is payable before registration,” the university said.

President Jacob Zuma recently announcement that new, first year students would study for free from 2018, however details on the implementation has been scant with National Treasury saying that Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba will elaborate on it in his Budget speech in February.

eNCA | Zuma state-capture appeal ‘a delaying tactic’: SACP

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JOHANNESBURG – The SACP is condemning President Jacob’s Zuma’s decision to appeal the state capture judgment.

“All alliance partners, inclusive of the ANC … and a wide range of other deeply concerned South Africans welcomed the judgment and called on President Zuma to comply,” the SACP said in a statement on Saturday.

“The appeal will prove to be a waste of taxpayers’ money and a further delaying tactic, particularly should it be dismissed.”

READ: Zuma the worst leader ANC has ever had: SACP

The DA, EFF and Fedusa have also condemned Zuma’s decision.

Two weeks ago, the North Gauteng High Court rejected Zuma’s application to review the public protector’s remedial action on the state capture. It ordered him to appoint a commission of inquiry with a judge selected by the chief justice, as prescribed by former public protector Thuli Madonsela.

The court also ordered him to personally pay the costs of that court application.

The SACP said its support of an inquiry was a matter of principle.

“South Africa needs to root out corruption in all its manifestations if it is to become a prosperous society underpinned by a fully developed democracy without the exploitation of public resources, national wealth and one person by another,” its statement reads.

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Health24.com | How to solve ITB pain

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Emily asks: I’m having some pain on the outside of my knee. It seems to kick in at about kilometre six and gets worse if I continue running. I’ve taken a few days off and it seems to be no better. Any idea what this might be and what to do?

Based on your description, it sounds like you may be experiencing iliotibial band syndrome, or ITBS. When pain is an issue for several days and does not get better with RICE – rest, ice, compression and elevation – it’s time to see the doctor.

ITBS is an inflammation of this large band of connective tissue that runs the length of the thigh. It begins on the outside of the hip and continues down to the shin. The main function is to stabilise the knee, assist with inward rotation and help with hip abduction.

It’s a very common injury that may be more prevalent in female runners than males. It is thought that women may be more susceptible to this injury because they tend to have a wider pelvis than men, and a wider pelvis means a greater degree of rotation when running – meaning more stress is placed on the IT band.

Your doctor may order an MRI to confirm a diagnosis and may also prescribe an anti-inflammatory and/or physiotherapy.

Physiotherapy can assist with treating the symptoms, as well as addressing the source of the problem.

Often, weak gluteal muscles and over-tight hip flexor muscles from sitting all day at work contribute to this injury.

Physical therapy addresses any muscle imbalances and prescribes the appropriate exercises for improving both flexibility and strength.

Your doctor or physio may also evaluate you for orthotics, a custom-made shoe insert, that helps correct biomechanical deficiencies.

Here are some tips for when you can return to running:

1. Do a good warmup before running. Walk first, then gradually move into an easy jog.
2. Obtain a professional shoe fitting. A motion-control or stability shoe may help.
3. Check your shoes for wear and tear and replace them often.
4. Run on level surfaces and avoid cambered roads. The slant of the road can contribute to this IT band injury.
5. Avoid running on concrete or other exceptionally hard surfaces.
6. If running on a track, change direction and run in the outer lanes for a wider turn.
7. When increasing mileage, stick to increasing weekly mileage by no more than 10% a week.
8. Cross-train with activities like swimming, if possible.
9. Try using a knee strap to immobilise the IT band at the knee.
10. Continue doing prescribed strengthening and stretching exercises.

One of the most effective strengthening exercises for ITBS prevention is the “clam shell”. Here’s how to do it.

Lie on the floor on your side, legs stacked. Bend both knees, keeping legs and feet aligned. Open the knees like a clam shell while keeping your feet together. Do two sets of 30 on each side.

Take it to the next level by put a resistance band around your thighs.

This article was originally published on www.runnersworld.co.za

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News24.com | 4 men in court over disappearance of 2 women

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Johannesburg – The four men linked to the disappearance of two women from Mooinooi in the North West have been remanded in custody on Friday, following a court appearance.

Provincial police spokesperson Warrant Officer Mpeile Talane said the four would be kept in custody until their next appearance on January 5, 2018.

Aaron Sithole, 23, Jack Mokotedi, 18, Alex Mudau, 36, and Koos Strydom, 53, were arrested and charged with murder, kidnapping, robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, defeating the ends of justice and rape after the disappearance of Joey van Niekerk, 32, and Gesina Sophia Anisha van Niekerk, 30, of Mooinooi.

The two women disappeared on December 10 after going to a funeral in Pretoria.

Talane said the two never made it to Pretoria, and their burnt out car was found last week Saturday.

Sithole, Mokotedi and Strydom appeared in court on December 15 and the case was remanded to Friday. Talane said it had been postponed again to allow police to continue investigations.

eNCA | Opposition parties not surprised by Zuma appeal

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JOHANNESBURG – The United Democratic Movement (UDM) says it’s not surprised by President Zuma’s decision to appeal the state capture rulings.

Zuma has filed papers in the North Gauteng High Court appealing the ruling that he is too conflicted to appoint a judge to head up an inquiry into state capture.

According to the UDM’s Nqabayomzo Kwanka, “We expected it because that is what President Zuma has been doing over the years, but I think what is important is for us to reconsider is that since the public protector made that recommendation, political dynamics in the ANC have changed.

“It is our considered view that going forward, the deputy president of the republic should be given the responsibility to appoint the commission of inquiry, because section 90 subsection 1 of the constitution is very clear that in instances where the president of the republic is not able to discharge his constitutional duties the deputy president must act in his capacity.

“Ramaphosa has to make sure that whatever promise he made during his campaign he acts on it. He made good remarks in his speech [at the conference]. He said he is going to fight against the corruption so he must show that,” Kwanka said.

READ: Zuma appeals state capture rulings on 20 grounds

The Democratic Alliance (DA) said it is appalled that Zuma wants to appeal the ruling, but not particularly surprised by the decision.

“Mr Zuma is following his own well-beaten track of appealing anything or everything that goes against him in the courts,” said DA MP James Selfe. 

“His grounds of appeal were well traversed by the Gauteng North High Court, and there is nothing original in them. He is simply playing for time; delaying the inevitable, and wasting the time of the courts. He clearly wants to delay the appointment of the commission for as long as possible, so that witnesses can forget and evidence can be destroyed.

The DA called on Ramaphosa to “assert his authority and end this farce” by recalling Zuma from the position of president of the republic.

 

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eNCA | UCT increases fees

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JOHANNESBURG – The University of Cape Town (UCT) council announced on Friday that tuition fees will increase by 8 percent, accommodation by 10 percent for students living in residences, and residence meals by a 12 percent in 2018.

In a statement, UCT vice-chancellor Max Price said he had delayed making the announcement as there was still “considerable uncertainty on whether and how the policy announced by the president will be introduced”.

He was referring to last week’s announcement by President Jacob Zuma that fee-free education for first-year students would be introduced from next year.

“The decision to increase tuition and residence fees at UCT was not taken lightly, especially in the current atmosphere on university campuses across South Africa,” Price said.

READ: Three arrested as protesters clash with police at UCT

The students’ representative council had been consulted, with the support of the university finance committee.

“UCT’s fees may appear to be high relative to some other universities in the country. But in making comparisons, one should be aware that, unlike most other universities, UCT’s tuition fee is all-inclusive,” said Price.

“This means that, unlike most other universities, we do not charge additional fees for services like access to the internet, WiFi, libraries, computer centres,  the Jammie Shuttle, laboratory materials, facilities for students with disabilities, and other facilities. UCT also provides free laptops for first-year students who are funded by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and do not have their own.”

Price mentioned that everyone who was eligible and met the criteria would qualify for NSFAS funding, which UCT topped up if it was not adequate to cover all fees.

“For students from households above the NSFAS income threshold, but below family incomes of R600,000 per annum, UCT will continue, as in the past, to make available financial aid, mostly in the form of loans (what we call the Gap funding model),” he said.

Price explained that the increase was to maintain the university’s existing expenditure base, while the residence increases were higher to cover the costs of expanding the residence capacity. The costs of catering in residences were increased as a result of in-sourcing, which had increased the costs of labour.
 

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Health24.com | 7 health trends of 2017

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Trends can sometimes be misleading – just because a diet or fitness plan is trending, doesn’t mean it will give you the same results.

Here’s a look at our top seven health trends of 2017.

1. Calorie in, calorie out diet (CICO)

2017 welcomed yet another diet claiming to be the diet to help you reach your body goals.

The CICO diet looks at managing your kilojoule intake by making sure you consume less than what you burn. Physiqonomics.com explains that calorie implies the unit in which energy is burnt.

Most people will have different experiences when following the CICO eating plan. The plan needs to be bespoke, taking into account your goal weight and the amount of kilojoules you need, as well as the amount of kilojoules you will need to lose weight.

2. Wearable technology

More and more people are wearing some kind of health-tracking device. There are many wearables available, ranging from Fitbit and Garmin to the Apple watch, TOMTOM, Samsung and a host of others.

These devices have the potential to track much more then just your time, distance and step count. Most wearables can monitor your blood pressure too.

They also capture data that could be useful for your physician when assessing your health or making a diagnosis. 

3. HIIT

High intensity training, or HIIT, has and still is a huge favourite for many people trying to get fit and stay fit. The short but high energy workouts are perfect for busy individuals as an entire exercise session can be condensed into 20-30 minutes. 

4. Open air yoga

Yoga in the park or on the beach has definitely been a trend in South Africa. The combination of being in nature while simultaneously meditating through a great workout has quickly become a popular fitness activity.

Yoga studios such as The Om Revolution in Cape Town offer summertime sunset classes on Clifton beach, but also host a range of other yoga classes in public gardens like The Company’s Garden and Keurboom Park. 

5. Wellness coaching

Holistic health is always the goal. The focus has shifted from not only being physically healthy but also realising the importance of mental health in 2017. Health24 has a helpful article with tips to manage anxiety.

If you want to improve your mental health, experts suggest you prioritise time for meditation or see a therapist. 

Earlier this year Madalyn Parker from the USA shared her story about choosing to take a mental health day off from work. She tweeted her CEO’s response, which went viral on social media because it was not the response many would have expected from a CEO.

6. The power of social media

This year I’m sure you couldn’t scroll through your news feed on Instagram or Facebook without seeing a post of a friend’s recent run using their fitness app such as NikeRun or Strava.

Social media has definitely become a space where people are motivated to keep fit and eat healthy. And it is a lot easier to weed out the negativity by simply unfollowing those who don’t motivate you.

After posting a pic of the run you just finished or the super healthy smoothie you’re about to have, the likes and comments from friends and followers give a sense of positive feedback which everyone enjoys.

According to TopHashtags.com some of the top 100 hashtags used on Instagram in 2017 include #fitness #motivation #gym #healthy #fit and #workout.

7. Ketogenic diet

More commonly known as the Keto diet, the name is derived from the word ketosis. The objective of the diet is to reach a state of ketosis where the body uses fat as its primary source of energy and relies less on carbohydrates for energy.

If you were following this diet your kilojoule intake would be 75-90% fat, 6-20% protein and the remaining 2-5% kilojoules would be from carbohydrates.

The New England Journals of Medicine explains that there is risk of ketoacidosis when on the Keto diet and advises that it be followed under the supervision of a physician. Ketoacidosis occurs when there is an excess of ketones which increases the acidity of your blood and could have a fatal effect. 

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