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On the couch with Rachel Uys

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 by Linda Gumedewith Rachel Uys cares for abandoned babies at the Ray of Hope’s – Imisebe Yelanga Babies Home. Uys takes us through her love for children and gives us more insight on her life. Durban North News (DNN): Who is Rachel Uys? Rachel Uys (RU): I am a South African woman of 62. I’m the youngest of five children, blessed to grow up with Christian parents who put solid values into me. DNN: What do you do for a living and what led you to do that? RU: I’m blessed to love my job, caring for abandoned and forgotten babies from birth to four plus years old. I was asked to become a Crisis Mother and I have never looked back. DNN: Was helping others always something you wanted to do and why? RU: I have a genuine heart for any baby that is in crisis. I feel this is my reason for being on the earth to love and care for those who cannot change their circumstances. DNN: Tell us the first interception of starting a baby home and what is your favourite part in helping abandoned children? RU:
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On the Couch with Candice Bond

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 Candice Bond One of Newcastle’s most popular photographers, Candice Bond has made a name for herself in the world of photography. Her unique style of capturing beautiful moments has made her become sought-after. This easy-going, fun-loving mother of two beautiful daughters shared with Newcastle Express her journey into photography as well as how she balances motherhood and a demanding career. Newcastle Express (NE): Growing up, what was life like for you? Candice Bond (CB): I grew up in Dundee in a happy home with both my parents and my sister. When I was in grade 11 we moved to Durban where I completed high school. Shortly thereafter, my parents decided that the big city was not for us and we moved back to Dundee. I returned to Durban on my own and completed a diploma in beauty, which I have actually never used. I met my husband and moved to Newcastle in 2008 and started working at an armature winding company as a secretary. 13 years later I still work there but as a business system
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On the Couch with Bilal Khan

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Bilal Khan is a community activist from Moorton. In January 2017, Khan founded the Day 2 Day Foundation which is dedicated to fighting social ills within the community. He is also a dedicated and outspoken member of the Moorton Alliance, currently serving as its deputy-chairperson. Khan is also a member of the Friends of R.K Khan Hospital (FORKK). The Chatsworth Tabloid spoke to Khan about the community initiatives that he is part off. Chatsworth Tabloid (CT): What inspired you to get involved in community activism and to start the Day 2 day foundation? Bilal Khan (BK): I am a firm believer in the philosophy which states that, “If you see something wrong, you should object and do something." It is rather unfortunate that many people see injustices being done but choose to remain silent as it does not affect them directly. We need to develop a culture whereby we want to assist in overcoming injustice without fear or favour. I have been involved in various
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On the Couch with Elvis Govender

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Elvis Govender is a dedicated member of the local cricketing fraternity and has been involved in the game as an administrator, coach and player for more than 45-years. Govender is from a sporting family. He eats sleeps and breathes cricket. He devotes a large amount of his time towards nurturing talent from within Chatsworth as well as Kwa-Zulu Natal. Elvis Govender took some time off his busy schedule to chat to Tabloid Newspapers about his love, family and passion for the game. Tabloid Newspapers (TN): Tell us about your upbringing? Elvis Govender (EG): I was born in 1960 and come from a family which consists of four brothers and one sister. We previously lived in Bluff but were relocated to Chatsworth when I was one-year-old due to the Group Areas Act. I have lived in Chatsworth for 58-years. My father was a soccer player and my three brothers. I played both cricket and soccer. We played cricket competitively and at one stage my brothers Krish, Raymond and Stanley and
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On the Couch with Daryl Naidu

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Chatsworth resident Daryl Naidu affectionately known to many as ‘Nightmare’ is one of the most respected professional wrestlers within South Africa. In addition to being known for his wrestling talents, Nighmare is also a dedicated community activist who is committed to making a difference to the lives of others. Nightmare shared his Journey with the Chatsworth Tabloid. Chatsworth Tabloid (CT): Briefly tell us about your upbringing? Daryl Naidu (DN): I was a kid who had a very good upbringing from my parents and I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth. I grew up in Chatsworth. I experienced struggles and did not come from a rich family. We had a hard life growing up. My parents taught us business sense. I have been through the good, bad and ugly of Chatsworth. I grew up as an innocent kid and eventually started becoming the people I started joining. Even though I have travelled the world and had a lot of international exposure, Chatsworth is where my heart is.
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On the Couch with Elsubie Verlinden

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Elsubie Verlinden has earned her stripes as the South African Agent for The New York Film Academy and the South African Director for the ARTS International Expo (Orlando, Florida). She has helped facilitate local models and artists to obtain international education and degrees. Her models has booked top brands and walked the runways of New York Fashion Week, LA Fashion Week, SA Fashion Week and Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Tabloid Newspapers had an opportunity to chat to the lovely Elsubie about her life and passion. Tabloid Newspaper (TN): Where did Elsubie grow up? Elsubie Verlinden (EV): I was born in KwaZulu-Natal, Empangeni to be specific, and have lived in Eastern Cape, from there I relocated to Johannesburg to start my modelling career. There, I worked as a commercial actress, where I performed as Nancy in Mr Bones 2, also had a role in Binnelanders a SA soap, I have done 21 local commercials, and 17 international commercials. TN: What is your ro
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On the couch with Sershin Narayadu

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Local radio personality, Sershin Narayadu is making waves on the local online radio, Megazone Hit Radio. The young man who is passionate about carving himself a successful career in the world of music as a DJ, and always made it a point to put his skills on display wherever he went, got his lucky break in 2017 and never looked back. Narayadu's talents have since been internationally recognised and has built himself a large international following. Tabloid Newspapers spoke to Sershin about his interests and passion. Tabloid Newspapers (TN) : In a nutshell, tell us about yourself, siblings and family Sershin Narayadu (SN) : I'm 27-years-old and come from a family of five which includes my dad, Paul Narayadu, mum, Naleena, sister Santisha and my niece Neha. We are a happy go lucky family that enjoys traveling the world and experiencing new adventures. TN : Where do you hail from and where do you reside now ? SN : I am formally from Newlands West in Durban. My
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