'Eat in with Eatons Fine Foods will be unveiling its new Luxury Sauce Range as well as delicious Olives, pickled Peppers and some good home-made biltong, at Hilton's POSH Market. Our products contain no preservatives and are locally sourced with some even grown in the Eaton greenhouse. We have been exceedingly busy finalising our labels and bottling up a storm to be all set for the 21st, we cannot wait!' said Paul Eaton.

Paul and Samantha invite you to have a look at their new venture in Hilton which boasts a demo kitchen and dining room for interactive dining with a personal touch. Visit their website www.eatonsfoods.com for all our details or call Paul on 082 093 9251 or Sam on 082 563 3091 to book a time to pop around.

Crossways Health Centre booked their table at Hilton's POSH Market where Devon White and Deborah Don will be sharing tasters of all that is available at the centre.

You will be able to enjoy a head massage or try out a Bemer.

The market opens to the public at 9am and will remain open until 4pm, so you know what to do this public holiday! Get along to Protea Hotel, Hilton and enjoy FINE shopping and LIVE music at Hilton's POSH Market.

Our entertainment line-up is 100% Hilton and begins with a pipe band to open the market, a selection of well known melodies will be heard. Charles Webster and Richie Pratt from Undercover will perform from 10am until noon, Erin Fourie takes the stage through lunchtime and the afternoon will close to the sounds of Di Veness on vocals. All the sound management is being provided by Hilton's own sound guru, Sean Swanson of Sound Mechanix.

The Budget Speech 2013, by Finance Minister Pravine Gordhan, was presented on the back drop of difficult international economic times. South Africa needs to prove, to the international community, that it has sound business practices and the ability to carry them out over the medium to long term.

With unsettled workers in many industries and the incessant call for nationalisation over the past year, the international community has had concerns about investing in long term capital investments in South Africa. This has hampered job growth and caused further unrest.

National Development Plan (NDP)
From the outset of his speech Mr Ghordon reffered to the National Development Plan (NDP) as the means of an increased GDP and tried to allay fears of nationalisation with much emphasis on the need of the private sector.

There will be a reshuffle of expenditure to fall in line with the NDP thus preventing the need to increase overall taxes.

A strong warning was issued to government departments to implement infrastructure plans and spend the funds allocated to these development projects. At the same time mention was made that any new plans will have to be two years old before being considered. Is this a way of delaying further development for two years to save funds?

Does South Africa have a plan, the international community has asked? The Finance Minister has answered yes, the NDP. Heavy emphasis was placed on the need for the private sector in our economy. The NDP and the economy needs the private sector to succeed.

Small Business Incentives
Small business incentives have been improved. An additional bracket has been added.
0 - 67,111 0%
67,112 - 365,000 7%
365,001 - 550,000 20,852 + 21% of taxable income above 365,000
550,000 + 59,702 + 28% of amounts above 55,0000

Employment tax incentives will be tabled this year before parliament for implementation this year. A drive is on to grow private business in South Africa and create more jobs.

Tax Tables
Individuals Tax Tables have been adjusted as follows:
Taxable Income (R) Rate of Tax (R)
0 – 165 600 18% of taxable income
165 601 – 258 750 29 808 + 25% of taxable income above 165 600
258 751 – 358 110 53 096 + 30% of taxable income above 258 750
358 111 – 500 940 82 904 + 35% of taxable income above 358 110
500 941 – 638 600 132 894 + 38% of taxable income above 500 940
638 601 and above 185 205 + 40% of taxable income above 638 600

Rebates of Tax
Primary R12 080
Secondary (Persons 65 and older) R6 750
Tertiary (Persons 75 and older) R2 250
Tax Thresholds
Age Tax Threshold
Below age 65 R67 111
Age 65 to below 75 R104 611
Age 75 and over R117 111

Private Sector
The private sector plays an important role in stabilising and growing the South African economy. As entrepreneurs we need to grow our business and be confident about our economy. The best time to develop a business is when the economy is in a slow down. Interest rates are low and poorly run business' are failing. Entrepreneurs with integrity and good business practice have the opportunity to grow their market in these exciting times in South Africa and the developing Africa. Be encouraged to grow and have your own Business Development Plan (BDP). Let us know if you need help developing your BDP.

Thank you to Sheldon Conway of Business Soul Accounting for sharing his budget review.

Our girls did us proud last night at the quiz held at TWC. Meghan Acutt, Britt Houghting, Cheyenne Coxe and Daniella Negri each received R200 gift vouchers for winning the Pietermaritzburg contest.

They, together with our runners-up, Julia van der Riet, Kalenda Opai-Tetteh, Charlotte Soverall and Hannah Moxham (all from FB!) will be taking part in the final at Clifton College on 18 April.

News and image supplied by St Anne's.

Hilton Pre-Primary recently held a t-shirt painting day with wonderful results! Read more about Hilton Pre-Primary here.

Details of their upcoming open day can be found here.

Hilton College won two gold medals at the SA Schools Rowing Championships held at Roodeplaat this weekend. Kyle Schoonbee and Emile McLennan won gold in the open double to add to Kyle's gold in the open skulls. Hilton also earned two bronze medals, one in the Open quad (Emile McLennan, Kyle Schoonbee, Stuart Bulterman, Joshua Hodgson & Daniel von Hoesslin) and a second for Matthew Gearing in the Open skulls.

The SA Schools Championships is a premier event and the culmination of the schools rowing season. Schools from around the country compete for the coveted medals and a shot at selection to the national squad. Regional selections take place next weekend followed by national selections on the weekend of the 17th and 18th of March.

Pictured on the left here are Emile McLennan and Kyle Schoonbee.

Pictured below is the Hilton Quad.

News and images submitted by Hilton College.

Nicolson's Country Café at Garlington in Hilton hosted the HiltonVillage.co.za Business Network Meeting this week. The refreshing view and cooling breeze on their veranda was a welcome respite from the unusually high temperature experience earlier on the day.

Tanya Nicolson managed the food and impressed everyone with the most tender mini kebabs and sauce, pate, pita triangles, marinated olives, butternut phyllo pastry parcels and crispy salad. Well done and thank you Tanya for being a gracious and attentive host.

Our featured speakers were Di Aldworth of The Green Herb Co and Dee Davis, Cowan House's Marketing Manager. Di shared titbits of how the plant world offers a wealth of healing power, explaining simple home remedies that everyone can use. Dee reminded us of our own childhoods as she shared what she finds magical about Cowan House, a school where learners are encouraged to be children and may on occasion be found having a lesson perched in the branches of a large and comfortable tree.

Prizes won by lucky networkers included a weekend at the beach from Cowan House, a Murder Mystery Dinner Voucher for eight from WhodunnitSA, a spa day from eZali Spa, an educational assessment from Capulum College, a FREE month at Curves for two, jewellery vouchers from Jewellery by Diana, Bemer Treatments, various hampers and more.

If you own a business in Hilton and would like to join this business network kindly call Desiree on 079 654 9779 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The South African Professional Polygraph Association recently launched its Social Development Program. In a nutshell, certain polygraph examiners, throughout the country, have volunteered their services to conduct specific polygraphs for Child Abuse. Special specific training has been conducted in Gauteng and KwaZulu- Natal for the testing of this type of incident. All tests are checked and monitored by the SAPPA board members who ensure that these tests are of a high standard and meet with the specific requirements.

Khusela Investigations are trying to get the word out there that our services are available for free for these types of incidents. Already great success has been made in Gauteng and children as young as 10 have been saved from further abuse!

Please see the information below which explains more. At the moment there are Polygraph examiners in the Durban area and Brad Lancaster, based in the PMB midlands area, who you will be able to speak to about Khusela Investigations at Hilton's POSH Market on the 21st March 2013 at Protea Hotel, Hilton. Come along to find out more about the 'cans and cannots' of this investigative device.

From the link below you can read more and also see a list of Polygraph experts available.
Social Development Program (http://www.polygraph.org.za/social-development/objective.html)

The Midlands Gourmet Food Company will be bringing delicious frozen foods to Hilton's POSH Market, looking at their Ethos shared below, these meals will definitely be worth digging into.

• We carefully prepare superb food, for discerning palates, at home in our farm kitchen.

• We use only the freshest and best quality ingredients: fresh cream, vegetables, garlic, ginger, chillies and homegrown herbs.

• Our recipes have been perfected over years, and the flavours are exceptional. We don't do bland.

• There is NO margarine in our kitchen, only real butter!

MoiraLaine Jewellery, the home of exquisite handmade jewellery, accessories and home decor will be at Hilton's POSH Market at Protea Hotel Hilton on the 21st March 2013. We share an introduction to MoiraLaine Jewellery.

'My goal is to make well-made, unique, quality keepsake handmade jewellery, that is artistic and versatile. My jewellery are in both casual and elegant designs. It will take you to the office, an outing in the park, or an evening out.

This handmade jewellery is provided with the hope that it will bring beauty to your heart and happiness to your soul.
Unique handmade jewellery is the perfect gift for just about any occasion, whether it's Mother's Day, an Anniversary, Birthday or Christmas. It's ideal for any day you just want to show her how much you care with beautifully handmade jewellery that is a keepsake, and a loving reminder of you.

Whether it's a gift for someone special, or a treasure for yourself, you've come to the right place. My meticulously handmade jewellery will suit every budget and occasion from casual to dressy. Some pieces make a bold statement, while others are of more simple or subtle design. Most items are one-of-a-kind.'

We look forward to seeing you at Hilton's POSH Market.

The Hilton College Golf Club has had the great privilege of having Don Gammon, from Ultra Simple Golf fame, out for two days doing a coaching clinic for the boys. Twenty of these boys will leave on the 25th of March to Thailand to participate in the World Schools' Golf Challenge. Don spent the afternoon not only helping the odd problematic swing, but refining many of the fantastic swings the boys already possess.

Don spent many years on the Pro circuits around the world and Don and his father Muss Gammon are two of the best known golf teachers in South Africa. His expertise was very well received by the boys, his vast knowledge of course management and how to plot your way around the course was enlightening. Don is a very humble man with a passion for junior golfers, and even spoke about how willing he was for the boys to use him as a resource, he is happy to receive emailed video's, analyze them and send back drills and fixes. A great offer indeed! He has also spent time with the other golfers, non-touring, and assisted them with their swings.

Don will be at school on Thursday for the second instalment of the clinic. Thank you so much to Dave Woollam for arranging these clinics and to Mr Gammon for giving up his valuable time to coach our boys.

News and image supplied by Hilton College.

Laddsworth Primary School in Hilton celebrated its 110th anniversary early in March. As part of its commemorations, all of the school's 564 pupils walked the short distance from the school to the garden of remembrance at the Hilton Anglican Church. There they laid flowers on the memorial stone of the school's founder, Daisy Ladds, whose remains are interred there.

Ladds started the school on the verandah of her home in Hilton Road village in 1903 with 20 pupils.

Here, a group of Grade 7 pupils gathers around Ladds' flower-strewn memorial stone.

News and image supplied by Laddsworth Primary School.

Grace College pupils participated in the Pietermaritzburg and District Inter-schools' chess league, which was held at St. Charles. Two of our pupils came in the top three of their respective leagues. Tino Mahomva (Gr 11), shared second position in the B-league and Micah Ilett (Gr 8), came third in the C-league. Grace is very proud of their achievements and wishes them well for the next league that just started.

Pictured: Tino Mahomva (left) and Micah Ilett

Well done Grace College!

News and image supplied.

eZali Spa shared the following in their newsletter, 'It is now time for eZali to step out and shine! We are 'Over the Moon' to let you know about us launching a brand new range within our Spa! We noticed that one of our most popular treatments that eZali offers are Pedicures!

So, we've decided to "upgrade" on the pedicure experience with a fantastic Pedicure/Manicure & Body range! Pedicures and Manicures are simply going to be extra "delicious" at eZali, with added flavour and extra luxury in many ways! So, we are going to use the opportunity of launching this amazing product at Hilton's POSH Market on 21 March 2013. Time 09:00 - 16:00pm.

We'll be offering a 'teaser' mini hands or feet eZali Spa experience at Hilton's POSH Market as well as "never to be repeated" specials on the day only. Look out for eZali Spa on the 21st of March for jam packed specials!'

We look forward to seeing the eZali Shine at Hilton's POSH Market from 9am till 4pm on the 21st March 2013.

Co-Owner of Eat In with Eatons, Paul Eaton visited Sunfield Home in Howick last week for his first interactive baking experience with the residents at Sunfield Home.

Paul said, 'My first day with the residents at Sunfield Home was truly inspirational, I enjoyed reaching out, giving back and seeing how much it can improve the lives of others. So I am looking forward to working with the groups regularly over the coming months.'

Paul will be baking with the Sunfield residents on a Wednesday and Thursday, there will be a rotation system set up for groups of 5 at a time so everyone who wishes to cook with Paul will have a turn.

Karen Lister of Sunfield Home said, 'The residents loved the time with Paul, they made the best cupcakes and cookies and he has offered to help with baking for up comings cake sales in the shop and our annual May Fair. We were very impressed with Paul's easy manner and the way he dealt with our residents.'

Milton Academy is a top high school in Boston, USA. Their world-famous Jazz Band will be visiting Hilton on Monday 18th March to perform at the Hilton College Theatre.

This is a wonderful opportunity for young musicians and anyone who enjoys Jazz to see them live.

This Jazz Band has a large following all over the globe and have visited South Africa bi-annually since 1991 to perform for charities. This is their second visit to Hilton – as in 2011, they are performing for charities supported by the Hilton and Howick Rotary Club.

In the past, they have performed at the 'White House" for United States Presidential receptions which gives an indication of the standard we can expect to enjoy. Our Rotary Club is approaching local schools as it is felt that it may prove an inspiration for your own pupils to see them in a live performance.

More information on the background and achievements of this talented group can be obtained from the following link: www.milton.edu/academics/Jazz-Music.cfm. When you're in this website, make sure you click on the link to download the 'Jazz at Milton' brochure. You can also find out more about their tour on http://southafricajazztour2013.weebly.com

The concert takes place in the Hilton College Theatre at 7pm on Monday 18th March.

Ticket price: R40-00

Phone tel. 033 383 0126 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

This is a charity concert with all proceeds going to local projects.

Howick Hospice is hosting an upmarket Food and Wine Fair on Friday the 8th March at Mendola in Hilton from 6pm till 9pm. Mendola is a stunning venue which is situated on the Hilton College road opposite Grace College.

On arrival, you will be presented with a glass of wine and snacks. We then invite you to browse the various food and wine stalls – The Wine Cellar, Meander Fine Wines, Meridian Wines, Borges, Born in Africa Deli, Woolworths Food, Jaxx Restaurant, Lindsay's, The Pickle Pot Café, Elbows Up, Terbodora Coffee Rosters, Chocolates By Dee, Jams & Pickles, Nature Zone, Curry On Hilton, Tantallon Cookery Studio, Tambling Jams & Pickles, The Biltong Shop, Hoity Toity Cupcakes, Lael Produce, Chocolate Sensations and Tightline Fisheries.

Tickets are on sale at Howick Hospice (7 Mansfield Road) and at Woolworths in Hilton at The Quarry Centre for only R100. For more information, contact Mel on 033 330 5257.

Please bring your friends and join us for an evening of food and wine tasting...We hope to see you there!