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Kempton Police Inspect Scrap Dealers By Philip Allebone
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n Monday 30 July the police from Kempton Park, along with representatives from Telkom, Eskom, QUEMIC (the Security company contracted to City Power), and City Power itself inspected nine scrap dealers in the Bredell area for compliance and the possession of illegal metals. The Kempton police checked the compliance of the scrap yards, ensuring that there was nothing amiss, which thankfully there was not in the businesses that they inspected, as part of the effort to combat, amongst other things, the theft of cable in the area. Cable theft is becoming so bad that it is virtually a joke and one of the critical difficulties is that the perpetrators are often little more than random vagrants, so the efforts are being focussed on killing the market for such metals by policing the potential buyers. The biggest problem with the cable thefts is not simply the theft itself and the serious
cost that it entails, but the loss of money through the effects of the cable being cut, such as business loss and lack of power to the area. A fine example is the fact that the cables were stolen from the pump station next to the dam on High Road, which has led to the pump station not functioning, and hence sewerage flowing out into the dam and the various manholes overflowing. With this area having a very high water saturation makes it a serious environmental and health issue that has long term effects on the community. Similar incidents in the recent past have caused serious business losses when the phones were out while the cables are replaced. Halting such crimes is thus a vital need in the area, and indeed the whole of Gauteng. It’s good to know that scrapyards are inspected on a regular basis. Well done guys.
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Man Shot, but Criminals Fail O n Friday 27 July a gentleman left the bank with the money he had drawn at the FNB on North Rand Road, Boksburg and proceeded up the road towards the Birchwood hotel, where he was stopped by a black VW Golf. Three men were in the vehicle, and they got out brandishing firearms, with the obvious intent of relieving him of the money. Realising their intent the man decided that this was not to be, and he reversed suddenly, crashing into a white Volvo, and then speeding away, pursued by the criminals. Seeing an open gate to a business in Viewpoint Road, he entered the premises and tried to close the gate. The perpetrators, however, had arrived behind him, and exiting their vehicle they
shot at him, hitting his father, who was with him, in the leg. They demanded the money from the man, who told them it was in the boot of the car. The boot was duly opened, which contained luggage, which the perpetrators then stole, believing the money to be in it. The suspects then fled, leaving the man and his father, who was transported to Life The Glynnwood Hospital in Benoni. While our heart goes out to man who was shot, we have to admire the courage the shown by his son, and praise his success in denying the criminals their loot. Thankfully the suspects’ car and its registration are known, and the police will be watching for these men very carefully indeed.
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Focused Criminals By Philip Allebone
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n Thursday 26 July there was a break-in in Cypress Street in Northmead. The owner received a phone call from his hysterical domestic worker about the robbery and contacted the Control Room and our patrolman, Robert, was dispatched to the scene. According to the domestic worker, four unidentified suspects entered the premises through the front gate by breaking the lock. At the time only the domestic worker was at home and they took her by surprise and overpowered her, tied her up and forced her to lie down in the dog bed, covering her with a blanket. They subdued the dog by hitting it with a golf
club which they found on the premises. The criminals then proceeded directly to the one rooms in the house where there was a flat screen TV, taking that, a laptop from the table in the bar area, as well as a Wii. They totally ignored an expensive watch, a cell phone and a wallet that lay there, as well as other rooms that contained older TVs that they did not even enter. They seemed to know exactly where to go, and what they wanted and the break-in was very fast. In the meantime, the SAPS had been notified and the police responded fairly quickly, with the two police officers proceeding with taking statements in an extremely professional manner.
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business man in North Rand Road was robbed of a large amount of cash on Saturday 10 March 2012. He had made a cash withdrawal for his business needs from Standard Bank and it is believed he was followed from the bank. When he arrived at his place of business, the 3 armed suspects robbed him at gunpoint, firing a warning shot into the ground, taking
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the money and fleeing the scene. Recently there has been an increase in this type of incident, and this is not the first time someone has been followed after withdrawing cash from Standard Bank, North Rand Road. If you do have to withdraw a large amount of cash from the bank, please take the necessary precautions.
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Bank followings at Boksburg North area is still going on and the SAPS would like to warn Businessmen and women from our area as well as all the surrounding areas in the East Rand to be aware when drawing large amounts of money.
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When drawing large amounts of money always be on the look-out for any for any suspicious looking persons or vehicles and immediately contact the Police on 10111 for a quick response. • Don't always go to the Bank on the same day and time to draw money. • When drawing large amounts of money always take someone with. Don't go alone. • Don't advertise when drawing large amounts of money, try not to let other people see the amount of money that is being drawn. • If you noticed that you are being followed, drive to your nearest Police Station and contact 10111. • Try to get the registration number, type of motor vehicle, identification marks on the vehicle as well as how many occupants are in the vehicle and a description if possible.
Avoid Street Mugging Mugging is unfortunately one of the common crimes that unaware people fall victim to in the streets and shopping malls. The following are just some of the simple measures that you can take to avoid being robbed. Look around you and be aware of your surroundings. Remember, an area is not safe just because you are familiar with it. Walk actively and confidently. You should always try to make eye contact with the people around you. Carry your bag around your neck and diagonally across your body. Do not carry it hanging over one shoulder. You may as well clutch your bag and hold it to the front. Put your wallet in an inside coat or front pants pocket not a back pocket. Walk in well-lit busy streets and walk in a group if possible. If you know or suspect that a pedestrian is following you, go to the nearest well-lit or busy area and call the police.
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A complex issue? Over the past few weeks many complexes have been plagued by break-ins and theft out of motor vehicles. It’s not so much “Is your complex secure”, but rather “How security conscious are the residents in your Complex?” One of the problems of living in a complex is that once the criminals have gained entry to the complex, they tend to make the most of it by breaking into several units and/or vehicles. How do they gain access to the complex? One of the more common ways for criminals to gain access to the complex is to drive in behind a resident who hasn’t bothered to ensure that the gate is closed behind them before driving off. The same goes for exiting the complex. Another ploy is that the criminals will park at the gate, with a remote in their hand, which they pretend is not working and con someone into letting them in – WITHOUT QUESTION.
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They have also been known to ‘buzz’ several units saying they need access to do some work at one of the units, and eventually someone will open for them. The criminals have also been known to ‘move into’ a complex, giving them free access to come and go when they please. People leave valuables clearly visible in their vehicles overnight, some don’t even lock their vehicles, believing that living in a complex exempts them from crime. Do you ever question anyone wandering around the complex? If you have a guard at the main gate, is there a procedure for the guard as to who he can let in and what he should do before allowing them entry? It is easy for someone to say they’ve come to install or repair something at a particular unit. Stop making it so easy for the criminals and maybe then they’ll go looking for greener pastures.
If you are followed by a vehicle, never try to outrun it. Turn and walk in the opposite direction. React by yelling or shouting if possible. Carry enough money or a phone card for emergency phone calls. Hide your cell phone and do not walk around talking on a cell phone as it will distract you. Avoid taking short-cuts through deserted areas such as parks, empty areas and passages.
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t just goes to show that the little crimes are as important as the big crimes. Recently there was an incident in Western Extension where the metal from a resident’s fence was stolen in the night. This in and of itself is a crime that is irritating, costly and so on, but this has lead one step further; the hole that resulted in the fence was then entered by a watchful thief (and you may be sure that they are all watchful) who proceeded to steal the air conditioner. One crime thus leads to the other. Said one resident, “The community needs to be aware that this is happening, and the more that we let the smaller things go, the
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more it escalates.” The resident went on the say that the theft of air conditioners is on the rise in the area, and businesses are being targeted too. We need action on all crimes, no matter what they are, or else the community will just go to the dogs. It is often pointed out to the community that we need to be aware of what goes on in our area, and we need to look out for our neighbours. Indeed, it is with this in mind that the Western Extension has a crime line that you should call if you see suspicious people or vehicles or if you witness a crime. You must take action, we were told, because the criminals are already acting in your area.
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Trade in your car for a Porsche (sic) for the night While we do not wish to make light of a crime, sometimes one cannot help but wonder, “What were you thinking?!” This is the tale of woe of a gentleman who stayed overnight in a hotel in the general area and managed to strike it lucky, apparently, with a lovely young thing by the name of Porsha in another room.
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Your Card? A scam that is happening again in the area is card cloning, an electronic form of theft that is hard to be aware of until it is all over. Essentially the scam works as follows; the card is cloned, they obtain your pin in various ways, then they draw all the money out of your account and vanish into the ether. The way it is working lately is that the card cloning is happening through sensors that they have put into ATMs, according to the comments from victims, and they either stand where they can see you type in your pin, or else they use a pinhole camera to record your keystrokes. Once they have recorded the details of several cards, they go and enter the details either online or at another ATM to see what
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money you have available and make the withdrawals. Various allegations have been made as to bank employee involvement, but according to an expert that we spoke to this may not be required by the criminals at all in some versions of the crime. It would be wise, therefore, for people to take the necessary precautions with their card, to ensure that a suitable limit is set on it for daily withdrawal, and to check the current transactions regularly so that if need be the card can be stopped quickly. Please also ensure that no-one is standing too close to you and watching you enter your pin number into the ATM, and please do not ask a stranger for assistance.
After what was no doubt a fun filled evening, he passed out and awoke the next morning to find he was no longer the owner of his laptop, wallet, car keys, and upon closer inspection, his car. Of Porsha there was no sign at all. Gentlemen, unless you are George Clooney, I doubt that you are so lucky that a random beauty will fall into your arms. Really, pay attention, they can and will scam you, try to think with the other head unless you really want to trade in your car for a Porsche (sic).
The INBOX I was on my way to work on a Saturday morning just after 7 am two weeks ago, and had just taken the onramp to the Pretoria highway when my car skidded out of control, resulting in my doing a complete u-turn and ended up facing the wrong way. At first I thought something had gone wrong with my car’s steering, when suddenly a guy on a motorbike also skidded and came off his bike. It soon became clear that there was a problem on the road itself and it was later established that there was diesel on part of it. I was still not sure whether it was OK to drive my car, so I phoned by Mum, who phoned the Precinct Control Room
(thanks Leon and Andries), who sent a patrol vehicle, which arrived within minutes. A police car which was on the highway also stopped and it soon became clear that there was diesel on part of the road itself, and they immediately reported it and proceeded to try and get drivers to slow down. I am forever grateful to Patrolman Corrie who came to my aid that Saturday morning and who followed behind me all the way to my house to make sure I got back home safely. Thank you so so much. I don’t know what I would have done without your assistance. Dawn
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The Challenge of Tabling the issue a Multicultural Ward By Philip Allebone
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eeting with ANC Councillor Ngobese for Ward 23, covering mainly MacKenzie Park and Rynsoord, proved to be a discussion about the problems dealing with a multicultural community. The different religions, cultures and economic situations are all present in each ward, and each one has their own requirements and problems.
Added to the issue is the fact that the ways and doings of one culture often impinge on those of other statuses. As a ward councillor he, and other ward councillors, are expected to be able to handle all of these differences. “It is a real challenge,” laughs the councillor, but it is what makes the job interesting. As a councillor he deals with many situations, and, he explained, the solutions have to be as aware of the differences in the society as the problems. Handling these things and acting as a liaison for people that have problems that the municipality needs to deal with keeps him busy all the time. Ultimately the aim and focus of what he does is simple – he is there for the betterment of the community.
Walking the Ward By Philip Allebone On Sunday 29 July, Peter Henning, Ward Councillor for Ward 100 in the Kempton Park area, took us around his ward to show us some of the issues that he deals with as a councillor. There were a number of things that he showed us, ranging from the good to the bad, and he explained that each ward has distinct differences, dependant on the kind of ward that it is. The ward in question is comprised of some residential and built up areas, as well as a large portion being Agricultural Holdings including major portions of farmlands. The area is large, and crossing from one side of the ward to the other gives a little perspective of how many problems a councillor may have to face. An example of the things happening in Ward 100 is the impressive hard work of Mehlareng Farm School that is re-launching itself. They have been established since 1948 and one has to admit that their school is impressive in its cleanliness and their determination to get better all the time. There are also a couple of schools in the ward, and they all show signs of being places that work hard to improve themselves and the children in their care. Of course, not everything is rosy, as is shown by the general state of the roads, which Councillor Henning explained is due to the fact that the area has grown and developed over the level expected when the roads were first made, and
there are sometimes problems in improving them, for various reasons. One of the biggest difficulties that he faces as Councillor is the progress, which, as he says, is both a success and a failure. “We are very glad of the progress, of course, but it brings many problems with it,” he explained, as the progress and development is in itself something that is very good for the area, but it takes its toll on the roads, the aging sewerage systems, the environmental controls, such as storm water drainage, which is a serious issue in the ward, and of course the issue of squatters, vagrants, and the concomitant increase in crime. Asked if crime is a big issue in the plots, he agreed that of course it was, but that was not the root of the issue, saying that it seems that the cause lies in the illegal land use, where most particularly people build structures on their stands and house more people than is allowed, either for their own businesses or for the rent that can collect from workers in the area. These places can sometimes be little more than squatter camps, but the fault of their conditions, which range into serious health and safety problems due to the lack of sewerage, running water, and overloaded electrical lines, lies mainly with the owners of such places. It is easy for people with money to exploit the poor, since the poor have no choice in the matter; they have to get what they can just to survive. Nature and people are the problems in the ward, in short, but then, I suppose, that is true of any ward, and it just changes in the how...
Residents from ward 100 are encouraged to contact Councillor Pieter Henning on telephone 083 626 356 or email: pieter. henning@ekurhuleni.gov.za. Peter Henning
The DA manned a table at Northpoint Spar on Wednesday 2 5 J u l y, t o b e available for people to ask questions of them with regards to their issues in the Ward. The Da councillors, Andre du Plessis, Hilary Coke and Graham Gersbach were available for questions. They informed the newspaper that there are several issues that they are looking into that are proving to be of concern, including the fire that was on ACSA property that was threatening premises alongside it, problems with the Informal Settlements and what is being done about them, and the pressing issue with regards to emergency services call centres. It appears that with regards to the call
centres, there is a serious delay in transfer of information, and it seems that the call centres are to blame. In part it is the public’s fault, in that people seem to be unaware of the correct emergency numbers to call. Said one of the councillors, “I don’t have any confidence in the call centres, and I have made sure that for serious cases my number is available for people who cannot get through to the call centres.” It was stressed that the proper channels must be tried first, and due procedure followed, but where that breaks down, he would make himself available. The numbers for the Call Centres are as follows; For issues except for life threatening and traffic issues, call 0860543000. For life threatening issues call 011 458 0911 or 10177. The number for Councillor du Plessis is 0836558187
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n National Cancer Week (31 July to 5 August 2012), the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) wishes to highlight the care and support it has provided to cancer survivors that has become synonymous with ‘Hope and Care’ in the last 80 years. “CANSA wants to encourage cancer survivors to live life to the full and to see themselves as a survivor from the day of diagnosis,” says CANSA’s CEO and cancer survivor of 29 years, Sue Janse van Rensburg. “CANSA is part of the cancer survivor’s journey and together we will do whatever we can to ensure that there is always hope.” The main focus of CANSA’s Care Centres (http://goo.gl/NIJio) and Care Clinics is to provide comprehensive care and support which includes prevention, early detection and support programmes to cancer survivors, caregivers and their loved ones across the country. At CANSA, employees and volunteers are not just numbers – they are closely involved with the daily needs and stresses of all affected by cancer. CANSA has eight Mobile Health Units which travel to remote areas throughout South Africa to reach people who would otherwise not have access to screening. These include Pap smears, Prostate Specific Antigen tests (PSA), breast examinations, as well as other health tests such as cholesterol. Faith Songca from Eastern Cape was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a mastectomy. She said she is grateful for the support she received from her church, family and CANSA, which kept her strong. Genevieve Swanepoel, also from East London, tells her story of how a colleague had been diagnosed earlier with the disease and to support her she had visited CANSA for info – and while there, she went for a free breast-examination. "They felt lumps in my left breast," she said. Genevieve says she received a lot of support from family, colleagues, friends and CANSA and that her two sons underwent CANSA counselling when she was diagnosed, as her youngest son had a hard time dealing with the news. All CANSA’s care programmes are structured to provide much-needed, practical solutions to common problems people face when diagnosed. CANSA’s Care Homes (http:// goo.gl/EDyxZ) accommodate patients from
out-of-town who are undergoing treatment and receive free transportation to and from the treatment centres as well as nutritious meals and accommodation. Individual counselling, support groups and programmes help patients deal with the emotional trauma. Specialist care offered at some of our CANSA Care Centres involves treatment of complications resulting from cancer treatment - specifically lymphoedema, stoma and treatment of acute and chronic hard-to-heal wounds. We offer advice and basic wound care, pre- and post-operative counselling and actual siting of the stoma. Our specially trained lymphoedema therapists offer Complete Decongestive Therapy (CDT) to manage the symptoms of patients affected by lymphoedema. CDT treatment includes manual lymph drainage, compression bandaging, special exercise, as well as skin and nail care. We also provide medical supplies and devices to ensure that patients have what they need to physically cope better with their diagnosis. CANSA’s Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Lodges provide lodging for the parents of children undergoing treatment as well as meals and support. Rose Ndlovu is a mother and grandmother who has been touched by cancer. “Since January we have been living in the CANSA TLC Lodge while my grandson gets treated in the nearby hospital ward. My husband now has to take care of the other six children alone. It’s a hard life to care for all the children when we only survive on the grants. I’m very happy that we can live in the CANSA TLC Lodge and get support while we are not at home.” As part of International Cancer Survivors’ Day in June, CANSA invited survivors and caregivers to make their mark by writing inspirational messages of hope on pieces of cloth. These cloths will be sewn together to produce material for items such as duvet covers, table cloths, curtains and aprons to be used in the CANSA Care Centres and Care Homes and will be unveiled during this Cancer Week. A newly revised CancerCare Coping Kit (2 audio CDs) will soon also be launched for survivors. “We know how scary and stressful a cancer diagnosis can be – that’s why our CancerCare Coping Kit is great for anyone
LifeLine’s 24-hour crisis line on 0861 322 322 or (011) 422 4242.
The New and the Old Lifeline held their dedication ceremony on Wednesday 25 July, whereby the new counsellors were sworn in and the long serving counsellors were recognised for their dedication and service. The ceremony was heartfelt and moving, despite the warm and light-hearted atmosphere that it began with. Although there were laughs, when the dedication began there was all seriousness, and the solemnity of the oaths was reflected in the faces of the new counsellors. The councillors for LifeLine take their task very seriously and the work that they do has changed the lives of so many that one cannot measure the effect that they have. Each holding a candle, it was plain that the purpose in their hearts burned brighter yet, they responded with the oaths that swore them to respect the privacy and humanity of their callers. The longer serving counsellors were also
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thanked, those who have five years under their belt, those with ten, and one veteran, a warm and bubbly lady whose sincerity was wrapped in a tangible field of empathy that just made you want to talk to her, was recognised for a full eighteen years of unbroken service. The other support staff who perform various other tasks that make the calls possible, were also recognised and thanked. The ceremony was not just about thanking the deserving, however, but as much about reaffirming the sense of family that is so much a part of the Lifeline ethos and the support for each other that makes it possible to be there for others. The evening was encapsulated in the words of the songs that Anais, the Lifeline ambassador, sang for everyone, especially the official new Lifeline song, “Be Your Dream” Congratulations to the new counsellors - the road is long but you never walk alone.
recently diagnosed with cancer,” explains Janse van Rensburg. “It provides information and practical tools and tips to promote physical, emotional and mental well-being before and during treatment - in short, helping you and your loved ones cope better with cancer.” An affordable comprehensive insurance policy CancerSure, is another CANSA benefit, designed to help those affected by cancer. The policy pays out a cash lump sum of up to R100 000 upon confirmation of a cancer diagnosis. Follow CANSA on Twitter: @CANSA (http:// www.twitter.com/@CANSA) and join CANSA on Facebook: CANSA: Fighting cancer in South Africa (http://www.facebook.com/ groups/25164487668/) (For more information, please contact Lucy Balona, CANSA’s Head: Marketing and Communication or email: scraucamp@ cansa.org.za, call 011 869 5644 or cell: 072 495 8875. Or visit www.cansa.org.za or call CANSA toll-free 0800 22 66 22, or email: info@cansa.org.za) About CANSA CANSA offers a unique integrated service to the public and all people affected by cancer. As a leading role-player in cancer research (more than R6 million spent annually), the scientific findings and knowledge gained from our research are used to realign our health programmes as well as strengthen our watchdog role to the greater benefit of the public. Our wide-reaching health programmes include prevention and education campaigns, CANSA Care Centres that offer stoma and lymphoedema clinics, medical equipment hire, toll-free line and support to children and their families affected by cancer. Patient care and support in the form of 11 CANSA Care Homes for out-of-town cancer patients in the main metropolitan areas plus one hospitium (based in Polokwane) as well as two CANSATLC Lodges for paediatric oncology parents in Pretoria and Limpopo. In 2011/12 financial year, CANSA… • Invested R6 million in cancer
research • Supported 45 000 cancer patients, survivors and family members across more than 500 communities in South Africa • A monthly average of 6 400 patients received specialised support services at our Care Centres • Welcomed 4 332 individual patients to our 11 CANSA Care Homes, where they were served three meals a day during their four to six week stay. • Monthly average of 6 400 patients received specialised support at CANSA Care Centres and Oncology Units. • Provided specialist care to 5 000 stoma patients and 47 (on average) lymphoedema patients every month • Supported people affected by cancer by providing counselling to 1 445 (average) per month and made medical loan equipment available to 4 370 people • Over 670 000 information and educational pamphlets and 8 300 posters distributed in four languages during our awareness campaigns Conducted cancer screening- includes facilitation of screening with the Department of Health (DOH): • 14 894 Pap smears for early detection of cervical cancer and 8 825 in partnership with the DOH • 19 074 breast examinations to detect breast lumps and 3 400 in partnership with the DOH • 7 063 PSA tests to detect prostate cancer and 269 in partnership with DOH • 2 215 skin examinations and 224 FotoFinder examinations to check for skin cancers and 124 in partnership with DOH • 972 Lifestyle risk assessments conducted Abnormalities were detected in approximately 9% of these cases.
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Tw o a i r l i f t e d from R21 A bakkie crashed into the back of a Rav4 on the R21 on the morning of 24 July, causing such extensive damage to the vehicle that the occupants suffered critical injuries. The accident took place between the Nelmapius and Olifantsfontein off ramps, but the cause is still not known and will be determined upon investigation. Two patients suffered critical injuries, both of whom were traveling in the Rav4 at the time. A 59 year old woman, who was sitting in the back of the vehicle, was trapped due to the mangled metal around her. Once she was removed, paramedics placed her on advanced life support and life saving equipment. The woman was
stabilised as best as possible before being airlifted to the Charlotte Maxeke hospital for further treatment. It appeared that she had sustained a serious head injury as well as broken bones. A nine year old girl was found lying outside of the car. Paramedics immediately had to start resuscitation efforts on her as she had suffered such extensive injuries. They managed to get a pulse back on the little girl after multiple attempts to stabilise her and she was then airlifted in a critical condition to hospital. The man who was driving the Rav4 was found limping around the scene and paramedics placed him into the ambulance to treat him for moderate injuries before taking him to hospital. The occupants of the bakkie appeared to have not been injured in the accident.
Out of the mouths of babes: JACK (age 3) was watching his Mom breast-feeding his new baby sister. After a while he asked: “Mom why have you got two?” Is one for hot and one for cold milk. MELANIE (age 5) asked her Granny how old she was. Granny replied she was so old she didn’t remember any more. Melanie said “If you don’t remember you must look in the back of your panties. Mine says five to six.” BRITTANY (age 4) had an ear ache and wanted a pain killer. She tried in vain to take the lid off the bottle. Seeing her frustration, her Mom explained it was a child-proof cap and she’d have to open it for her. Eyes wide with wonder, the little girl asked: “How does it know it’s me?” SUSAN (age 4) was drinking orange juice when she got the hiccups. “Please don’t give me this juice again” she said, “it makes my teeth cough.” DJ (age 4) stepped onto the bathroom scale and asked: “How much do I cost?” CLINTON (age 5) was in his bedroom, looking worred. When his Mom asked what was troubling him, he replied, “I don’t know what’ll happen with this bed when I get married. How will my wife fit into it?”
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These are a few snippets of just some of the crimes that have been reported in the last week:
JULY 23 – A vehicle was stolen from a property in Koppie Road, Pomona. A home in Solomon Street, Morehill was broken into and various items stolen. JULY 24 – Suspects broke a window of a vehicle and took a laptop in a complex in Kirschner Road, Benoni North. A GPS and wallet were stolen out of an unlocked vehicle in Marais Street, Rynfield. A vehicle was stolen in Country Lane, Lakefield. JULY 25 – A break-in occurred in Harpur Avenue, Benoni CBD and various items stolen. A home in Godwin Road, Farrarmere was broken into and a TV, jewellery and a cell phone stolen. 3 armed men robbed a man of cash in Wilson Street, Witfield after following him from the bank. JULY 26 – 4 armed suspects tied up a domestic worker during an armed robbery n Cypress Street, Northmead and took various items. A home in Kokstad Street, Brentwood Park was broken into and a TV stolen. The door and security gate were forced open in Bashee Street, Impala Park. A home in Kwartz Street, Farrarmere was broken into. A unit of a complex in President Brand Street, Rynfield was broken into and 2 laptops stolen. A unit in another complex in President Brand Street, Rynfield was broken into and a laptop stolen. The door and security gate was forced open in Vygie Street, Northmead and various items stolen. Another break-in occurred in Defiant Street, Airfield, where 2 laptops and a playstation was stolen. JULY 27 – Computers were stolen during a business break-in in West Road, Brentwood Park. A window of a vehicle was broken and a radio stolen in Fifth Road, Cloverdene. A GPS and money were stolen out of a vehicle in Browning Street, Farrarmere. JULY 28 – The door and security gate was forced open in Grondspeg Street, Atlasville and a safe stolen. Various appliances were stolen during a break-in at a home in Vlei Road, Pomona. 2 TVs were stolen after the door and security gate were forced open in Ewing Street, Rynfield. JULY 29 – Two break-ins occurred in Farrarmere, one in Windermere Drive where a laptop and cash were stolen, and the other in Vaal Road where a TV and jewellery were stolen.
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