In The Loop-June 2017

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In the Loop Issue No.

40 June 2017

What’s inside:

Joburg youth in motion

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Contents

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Message from the Executive Mayor

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Arts, Sports & Culture

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10 Steps for a Safer Joburg

City on track for higher growth rate

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Calling all men… time to check your health

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The 2017/18 Budget in Numbers

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City steps up the war against drugs

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Moruo wa Gauteng o sa tla hola

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Go-getter on a rapid rise in the City

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Clarity on future structure of City organisation

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Good governance culture can counter corruption

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Help to clean up the environment

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City salutes two young men who served Joburg residents with pride

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10 steps to spruce up Pikitup services 20

Where to park your annual salary increase

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App makes bus rides better and easier

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“Reading Trees” grow across Joburg Take a Young Child to Work

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New facility boosts animal health at the Zoo

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Wide-ranging programme for Youth Day 2017

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Youth Councillors in motion

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Plan that perfect winter escape

Acknowledgements Editor: Thomas Thale - thomasth@joburg.org.za Contributor: Luyanda Lunika - luyandal@joburg.org.za Lesego Ngobeni - lesegong@joburg.org.za Mongadi Mafata - OupaMa@joburg.org.za Thabiso Makosa - thabisomak@joburg.org.za Photography: Enoch Lehung - enochl@joburg.org.za

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Lavish Bollywood show makes its way to Joburg stage

Cover Credits Young girls from schools across Joburg visited City offices as part of the annual Take a Young Child to Work Campaign. The initiative gives youth – especially girls – opportunities to get exposure to a variety of work experiences. Linda Nkuna-Madonsela, the Office Manager: Regulatory Management Support, hosted two of the visitors, Nontshi Mabena and Lesego Chiogi. Youth Day is celebrated on June 16 and this edition of In the Loop gives an overview of activities expected on the day as well as contributions from the Junior Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Our May winners are… The winners of the competition in our May edition are Tefo Molokoane, Gaynor Noyce Mashamaite, Engela Nieuwoudt, Shahana Kajee and Kenneth Bokapa. The correct answer is that the new Council Chamber accommodates 519 people. In the Loop will get in touch with the winners to hand over the prizes.

Correction In Issue 36 of In the Loop we reported that maternity leave in the City stretches over five months. Please note that according to the Main Collective Agreement on Conditions of Service, maternity leave is three (3) months.

Power and intrigue revealed Theatre buffs can look forward to the staging of an acclaimed classical play at the Joburg Theatre during June. Tartuffe – “the Imposter” – was written by the French master of comedy, Moliere. First performed in 1664, the play lays bare the way in which people are easily manipulated by symbols of power and sweet promises.

Lavish Bollywood show makes its way

The South African production of Tartuffe is directed by local actress, Sylvaine Strike – seen on screen in movies such as District 9 and Winnie Mandela – and was made possible through the support of the French Institute of South Africa and Alliance Française.

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overs of the lavish stage productions associated with the Indian Bollywood culture are in for a special treat with a vibrant stage musical that is guaranteed to drive away the winter blues. A Passage to Bollywood offers an hour of pure entertainment, music and dance that cut across all genres and will also appeal to new audiences that are not yet familiar with the Bollywood tradition.

Pulsating celebration of dance

Ashley Lobo, one of India’s top film choreographers will act as artistic director of the show which can be seen at the Joburg Theatre from 21 June to 2 July.

Africa Umoja – The Spirit of Togetherness, a pulsating musical celebration of South African song and dance can be seen at the Soweto Theatre from 14 to 25 June

Direct from India the production is comprised of old classics as well as the latest Bollywood songs. Organisers promise a lavish stage musical with foot tapping music, colourful costumes and a gripping plot that will keep audiences at the edge of their seats.

It combines the potent rhythms of tribal music, the intricate steps of gumboot dancing, foot-stomping jazz of Sophiatown and the powerful, pounding energy of Kwaito with the inspirational sounds of Gospel.

Fast Facts about Bollywood • Bollywood is the name given to the Hindi language film industry based in the city of Mumbai. • It has grown into one of the largest centres of film production in the world with an estimated annual turnover of more than $2-billion.

With a full cast of South Africa’s brightest and most versatile performers, drummers and marimba players, Africa Umoja is a joyous celebration of dynamic talent, thrilling energy, great voices and sensual dancing sweeping across the bright and vibrant South African musical landscape. Creators of the show – Todd Twala and Thembi Nyandeni – were inspired to develop a production that could express their own heritage and create opportunities for underprivileged South African youth.

• According to Forbes magazine more than 1 700 movies are produced in Bollywood every year – almost four times the number of films coming from America. • Bollywood films are mostly musicals with catchy music and song-and-dance routines written into the script. • In 2016 the first Bollywood movie was shot on location in Johannesburg – Shakalaka Boom Boom – making use of local crews and production facilities and using well-known City landmarks such as the Nelson Mandela Bridge, Newtown, Melrose Arch and Fordsburg as backdrops.

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Message from the Executive Mayor

Joburg In Pics

Take a Young Child to Work

Message from the Executive Mayor of all the young people in Johannesburg don’t have a steady income provided by a job.

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oung girls in school uniforms added colour and variety at work places across the City when they invaded offices and boardrooms to get a taste of the world of work. A number of City entities supported the Take a Young Child to Work campaign organised every year by Cell C.

This is unacceptable - especially as we enter Youth Month.

Support for young job creators Together with the rest of the country, Johannesburg will once again commemorate the sacrifices made by the 1976-generation in the fight against apartheid.

Participating departments included Group Corporate and Shared Services, Communication & Marketing, Development Planning, Transport and Metrobus.

As the City of Johannesburg, we want to go beyond mere commemoration, speeches and tributes. Hope for the 2017-generation

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frica Day was celebrated in style to draw attention to the diversity of cultures, traditions and styles on our continent. The Region G ladies turned heads with their colourful outfits. 25 May marked the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) – the forerunner of the present-day African Union.

Honouring Youth Month through deeds… not words Colleagues,

Johannesburg is a youthful city with more than a third of its population under the age of 25.

“Reading Trees”

Research tells us of the rampant unemployment across our city which deprives many residents of the dignity which comes with employment.

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he Library Reading Tree – an initiative of the City’s Library and Information Services has won first prize in a national competition designed to encourage reading among children. Maryna Moolman, the Operations Manager: Service Extension and Resource Development says the programme was recognised by the SA Library and Information Association. 22 – June 2017

have already provided details of programmes that will directly benefit young people and create an enabling environment for entrepreneurs with ideas and a desire to work.

The youth of our city are the greatest casualties of this crisis. More than half

We want to create a new Johannesburg with opportunities for all so that the 2017-generation of youth can truly taste the fruits of liberation and contribute to a growing and thriving economy that creates jobs and addresses our high unemployment rate. I dedicated my first State of the City Address to the “forgotten people” of Johannesburg, the people who were left behind by the previous administration, whose voices were not heard in the past because they were poor, or powerless, or not connected to the right grouping. Many of these forgotten people indeed include the youth. But this administration has not forgotten the young people of Joburg. In my SOCA and within the City’s Budget, we

We plan to expand the City’s SME Hubs from seven to 14, establishing two hubs per regions where young entrepreneurs can receive advice and support. The number of small- and medium-sized enterprises that benefit from this programme will increase to 1 250 by June next year and to 2 000 in 2021 – a fourfold increase on the SMME programme we inherited. Education and skills development are the best ways to equip our youth with the abilities to participate in the economy and turn them from job seekers into job creators. In the 2017/18 Budget the City has allocated more than R10-million for artisan development programmes. Through these – and many other – initiatives the new administration is honouring the legacy of young people who made immense sacrifices during the 1976 Soweto Uprising. We are turning words into deeds.

Herman Mashaba Executive Mayor City of Johannesburg

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Employee News

Good Governance

City on track for higher growth rate T

he Housing Department Finance MMC Rabelani Dagada is confident that Johannesburg will achieve a 5% economic growth rate by 2021 – which will benefit all residents, especially the poor.

He says the City will be able to generate R320-million in revenue, which will be used to improve services and infrastructure. To further improve the quality of life of residents, R28.7-billion has been set aside for the Sustainable Services Cluster and interventions to advance pro-poor development.

App makes bus rides better and easier

In his first Budget Speech to Council, MMC Dagada says the new administration will make the City a competitive destination for investment.

More money for housing

“We will turn it into a place where businesses choose to come and set up, because of the ease of doing business and the reliability of services.

The Housing Department receives an operating budget of R847-million and a multi-year capital allocation of R3.5-billion over the medium term.

ommuting on the City of Johannesburg's Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit system and Metrobus has just got better, easier and simpler following the launch of the innovative VayaMoja app.

“We will make this City what it was always destined to be – the vibrant, diverse heartbeat of our country’s economy,” he says.

The city faces a backlog of over 300 000 units – the highest in the country – while experiencing ever decreasing grants from national and provincial government for the provision of housing, says MMC Dagada.

Over the next six months, the City’s Transport Department will roll out the free app as part of its efforts to improve customer service and make travelling easier and simpler for commuters using both public bus services.

A significant part of the Budget is intended to address issues in poor and forgotten communities – a minimum of 60% of capital expenditure is directed towards projects in poor areas in the city.

Higher tariffs for inclusive City MMC Dagada promises to create a more inclusive and prosperous City. To achieve this he announced proposed hikes on property rates (6.2%); electricity tariffs (2.28%); and water, sewerage and sanitation services (12.2%). "We have recently emerged from a severe drought, and studies indicate that our supply of water will continue to be under serious threat," he adds. To respond to this looming threat there will be an emphasis on the importance of water as a scarce resource. High consumers of these services will continue to pay at a higher rate.

He adds that there will be repairs and maintenance to hostels across Johannesburg, saying that beneficiaries will be provided with fully serviced plots of land by way of title deeds, in areas identified as suitable land. Targets for rental accommodation and mixed housing development units have been increased over the medium term. One of the biggest increases in the Budget is for sanitation in informal settlements – some R40-million which is more than double the amount allocated in the past. This highlights the City’s commitment to restore the dignity of Joburg’s forgotten people and is in line with the new administration’s pro-poor approach “which gives meaningful redress to our people”.

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The application can be downloaded free of charge on both Android and IOS smartphones and can be used on the Johannesburg Metrobus public passenger bus service as well as Rea Vaya, which between them transport thousands of commuters across Johannesburg on a daily basis. The VayaMoja app enables commuters to check bus routes and schedules, view the estimated times of arrival of buses and calculate fares so they can always have enough money to get to their destination or top up before they leave.

Info at the tip of your finger The VayaMoja app was launched at Ghandi Square in the Johannesburg CBD by a Rea Vaya team led by Operations Manager: Service Promotions, Itumeleng Motsa. Motsa says the app was part of the City’s integrated information hub that made information easily accessible to commuters. “At the tip of your finger, you can view routes, bus times and estimated fares and plan your journey," he says. The app can also be used to access information about the Tshwane Bus Service.

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Johannesburg citizens are no longer restricted to an office or home environment to research their transport needs. It is now conveniently available on their Android and IOS smartphones, says Motsa.

Links to broader network “Our Automatic Fare Collection system is similar to Tshwane's. This app will make life much easier for commuters, especially over weekends. In future, this could also be used on the other modes of public transport, such as trains, as part of the integrated transport system.” Information about both bus services can also be accessed via all social media platforms. For Metrobus, the VayaMoja app is one of several communication channels it is rolling out to improve its interaction with commuters. They include the customer care email customer@mbus.co.za a Customer Care Line (011) 403 0019 and the Customer Care Centre at Ghandi Square. The centre operates between 7.30am to 7pm.

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Good Governance

Employee News

Where to park your annual salary increase M

under your mattress. But this means you have to ensure there are no break-ins and your house does not burn down. The down side is that your money won’t work for you. You won’t earn any interest.

ost City of Joburg employees will soon get an annual salary increase to keep up with the rising cost of living. It’s advisable not to incur new debt with the extra money that will be added to your monthly salary. The best way of saving if you have many debts, is to chip away at your current debt mountain.

01 An ETF – an Exchange Traded Fund – is a collective investment scheme.

It’s regulated by the Financial Services Board.

02 Your money and other people’s monies are pooled together to gain access to the stock market at a lower cost.

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ETFs are a simple way to diversify a portfolio and spread risk, and also offer low-expense ratios compared with traditional mutual funds.

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1 Trading shares requires more involvement and research than investing in an ETF.

The size of the City’s budget.

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Percentage of budget dependent on revenue.

Monthly revenue collected in March – a new record

The current housing backlog in Johannesburg.

The number of informal settlements to be upgraded in the medium term.

for the City.

Here’s a birds-eye view of how the two work:

What’s an EFT?

Of course, the market can turn resulting in losses, but you can set stops and limits with ETFs as you can when trading shares.

R55.9-BILLION

You could consider starting a monthly debit order and invest into one of the many exchange trade funds (EFTs) or shares.

If you are debt free, there are several platforms you could use to save for a rainy day. One way would be to keep your money

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The 2017/18 Budget in Numbers

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The reduction in unemployment achieved in the previous quarter.

New buses to be added to the Metrobus fleet.

Rates rebate for pensioners on the City’s Extended Social Package.

The number of traffic lights that have been recabled.

More money to combat crime and urban grime Roads, transport and crime prevention emerged as among the biggest beneficiaries from the first Budget delivered by the new MMC for Finance, Cllr Rabelani Dagada.

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It’s a passively managed investment fund, which tracks an index or benchmark with the goal of duplicating its performance.

This gives them the benefit of transparency, high liquidity and usually fewer surprises than if you traded individual shares.

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The Transport Department was allocated an operating budget of R1.5-billion for the 2017/18 financial year and a three year capital budget of R3.5-billion to fund a number of key projects in the City.

* Transit-oriented development in identified priority areas; * The purchase of new buses for Rea Vaya and Metrobus; * The continued rollout of the Rea Vaya infrastructure; and * The development of a number of public transport facilities.

R3.3-BILLION The operating budget for the JMPD.

1 500 The number of new JMPD officers that will be recruited.

City has committed itself to repair 80% of all reported potholes within seven working days. An amount of R1.2-billion has been budgeted to upgrade gravel roads in Protea South, Orange Farm, Ivory Park, Diepsloot, Slovoville, Doornkop, Braamfischerville, Tshepisong, Mayibuye, Lawley, Drieziek, Poortjie, and Kaalfontein in the next three years. Cllr Dagada said the City’s “unprecedented levels of investment in public safety and visible policing” will help to turn the tide on high rates of crime in the City. “Our residents, and especially our women and children, have the right to live in an environment where they are safe, respected and protected.

Among the initiatives he announced are:

ETFs are a simple way to diversify a portfolio and spread risk, and also offer low-expense ratios compared with traditional mutual 06 funds.

An example would be the SATRIX40, an ETF representing the top 40 companies listed on the JSE.

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The Johannesburg Roads Agency will receive an operating budget of R1.1-billion in the 2017-2018 financial year and a three-year capital budget of R4-billion. From this allocation, Cllr Dagada said, R105-million will be used for the installation and repair of broken down traffic lights throughout the City. Another R79-million has been set aside to continue with the City’s war against potholes. The

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• Expanding the capacity of the JMPD’s K9 Narcotics and Tactical Unit with additional officers and dogs; • Launching mobile station commands in all regions to enable better visible policing and improved response times; • Capacitating Municipal Courts to deal more effectively with cases related to by-law infringements and traffic offences.

What are shares? 3 Shares, 2 particularly if one looks at blue chips (shares from wellestablished and financially sound companies) are generally considered to be less volatile than forex and can withstand difficult economic conditions while still paying out dividends.

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Investors 4 less comfortable Trading with risky investments sessions for and who prefer to hold shares on the JSE also take shares for the longer place during regular business term will go for hours, so if you’re more of an blue chip eight-to-five kind of trader shares. who likes to take the weekend and market holidays off, then investing in shares might be the best option for you.

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Of course, even if you have more of an appetite for risky investments, it’s wise to balance your portfolio with some blue chips that will guarantee steady growth.

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Good Governance

City salutes two young men who

served Joburg residents with pride T

wo young men from opposite ends of South Africa got their first taste of work in the City just under five decades ago. One hailed from the southern suburbs and the other from Tzaneen in Limpopo. They both gave the City of Joburg all they’ve got and now they are walking away after a combined 93 years’ loyal service. A 17-year-old Piet van Vuuren landed a job as a mechanic apprentice at the City’s Gas Works in January 1969. Nelson Makhubele, who had just turned 18 years, joined a couple of months later on 19 November 1971 as a labourer.

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ongadi wa lefapha la tsa ditjhelete, MMC Rabelani Dagada o na le bonnete ba hore motse toropo wa Gauteng o tla fihlella kgolo ya moruo ya 5% ka selemo sa 2021, mme seo se tla ba molemong haholo wa baahi ba futsanehileng. Mongadi o buile a re “Ho tla ba le diphateho tse tla hohelang bo rrakgwebo ho tla beheletsa toropong ena ya Gauteng ntle le ho tshoha hore ba tla lahlehelwa.” A boela a re “re tla sebetsa ka thata ho etsa hore toropo ena e dule e ntse e ihlomme ka hodimo jwale ka haesale e tsebahala jwalo. E tla ba toropo e mahlahahlaha ebileng e ikgethile ho ditoropo tse ding. E tla tsebahala jwale ka ya moruo wa naha.”

Bonngata ba ditjhelete bo abelwa tsa matlo

“re saletse mora oho fihlella meaho e 300 000 – mme seo se phahame ka ho fitisisa naheng ya Afrika Borwa.

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Van Vuuren retired at the end of May 2017 after 48 years in the City trenches.

O boetse a re ho ntlafatsa maphelo a baahi, tjhelete e kang R28.7billion e ile ya behwa ka Thoko hore tulo ena e dule e bolokehile mme ho tla etswa bonnete ba hore ba thuse ditulo tsa batho ba hlophehileng hore ba kgone ho di hlabolla.

Makgetho a phahameng ka kakaretso

Ho tshwaela ka tlhokeho ya metsi , o ile a hatella hore metsi ke bothata bo boholo hobane ha a fumanehe habonolo.

Van Vuuren used to jog from his Brackenhurst home to City Parks and Zoo’s Springfield depot every day and do 100 push-ups without stopping to catch his breath.

O ile a re toropo e tla kgona ho bokella tshelete ekang R320 million ya Lekgetho, mme tjhelete eo e tla thusa ho ntlafatsa le ho hlabolla ditshebeletso tsa mantha le ho lokiswa ha ditsela tsa ditikoloho ka kakaretso.

Ba lefapha la tsa matlo ba fumane tjhelete e ba tlamehang ho e sebedisetsa ho ntlafatsa le ho hlabolla meaho e kang R847 million mme selemo le selemo ba abelwa R35 billion e ba e fumanang mahareng a selemo.

O boetse a re “re phomeletse ho hlahella tlase ha tlhaselo e mpe ya komello e ileng ya ama toropo ya rona ha bohloko. Fela le ha ho le jwalo re tshwanela ho boloka metsi hobane bafuputsi ba bolela hore metsi ke e nngwe ya dintho tse amang toropo ha bohloko mme batho ba ele hloko.

“If I were a golfer, I’d say I have had a good innings. But I’m not. I was as fit as a bull. I used to box and in my 50s used to spar with the younger fighters at the local gym. I have also run seven Comrades Marathons,” says Van Vuuren in between puff from his cigarette.

O ile a sisinya hore batho ba senyang metsi ba tla lefiswa ditshelete tse phahameng.

Boholo ba ditshelete bo tla sebedisetswa ho ntlafatsa le ho hlabolla dibaka tsa baahi ba sotlehileng bao ho bonahalang ekare ba lebetswe. Tshelete e ka bang bonnyane ba 60% ya morokotso e tla abelwa diporojekeng tse tla thusang ho hlabolla ditikoloho tse fumanehileng toropong ya Gauteng.

MMC Dagada o re o ikemiseditse ho aha toropo e ihlommeng pele mo bathong kaofela ba tla bang le seabo ho yona. Hore a kgone ho fihlella seo o ile a tshwaela hore ho phahamisitswe dikgetho tsa meaho (6.2%) Lekgetho la motlakase (2.2%) metsi le ditshebeletso tsa manthwa (12.2%).

Makhubele is driving off to Tzaneen at the end of July 2017 after 45 years and eight months as a loyal servant of the people of Joburg.

Loving the work they did

Makhubele almost caused a mini riot after his promotion when City staffers urged him to return as their staff bus driver following over seven years of accident-free driving.

“Things got so bad, workers asked management to get another driver with the name of Nelson with the hope that he’d be as good as I was,” Makhubele now the Assistant Director: Fleet & Distribution, says from his Dispatch office on Level A at the Metro Centre.

The MMC o boetse a re

O ile a tlatseletsa ka hore ho hlabollwa le ho ntlafatsa dihostele ka kakaretso mme batho ba dulang moo ba tla fumana dipoloto tse ntlafaditsweng tse nang le ditshebeletso tse phethahetseng, ebile bat la fuwa ditokomane tse netafatsang hore ke bannga ba dipoloto tseo (title deeds) dipakeng tse ikgethileng e le tse hantle hore batho ba ka dula teng. E nngwe ya dintho tse tla fumanang ho nyollwa ha dikabo tsa ditjhelete ke ya dikgwerekgwere (sanitation) ditulong tsa baipehi e kang R40 million.

Both Makhubele and Van Vuuren attribute their long service to the City to loving what they do. “I used to enjoy my job. I was a happy man at work,” says Van Vuuren, who will complete his castle at Walkerville Fruit

Farm in Henley on Klip by tapping into his building and plumbing skills. “You need to be reliable and love what you do. Because of your honesty, people will entrust you with their lives,” says Makhubele, who will be planting veggies at home for the family in the fertile Tzaneen soil. As the City celebrates Youth Day on June 16, it fondly remembers that two young men dedicated their lives to residents of Joburg. And anecdotal evidence suggests that they acquitted themselves admirably in their chosen careers. The City salutes Makhubele and Van Vuuren for sharing the best years of their lives with Joburg residents and wishes them well in their well-deserved retirement.

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Good Governance

Employee News

Good governance culture can counter corruption The aim must be to find a balance between allowing officials to carry out their duties in a diligent and professional manner without the constant fear that any misstep on their part will be severely sanctioned… and eliminating maladministration and corruption to increase efficiency and service delivery. While the adverse effects of maladministration will ultimately depend on the facts and circumstances of each case, there are certain harmful consequences that always result from the state’s failure to comply with its constitutional obligations.

In addition to the prejudice suffered by those who are directly affected by maladministration, there is always a degree of prejudice to the broader public in whose interest the administration ought to be conducted.

Ruda emphasises that maladministration undermines the rule of law, a foundational value and cornerstone of a democratic state. Mr Mbulelo Ruda, Group Head of Legal and Contracts in the City of Johannesburg.

Unlawful state conduct will continue to impede the constitutional project of transforming society and developing a state based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights.

aladministration in government institutions such as the City can be countered by a culture of good governance and the utilisation of appropriately trained and competent staff.

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The law conference was hosted by the Intelligence Transfer Centre, a private entity set up to offer training programmes to top professionals. It brought together legal advisors from various government institutions.

Group Head of Legal and Contracts in the City of Johannesburg, Mbulelo Ruda, warns against acts of maladministration, saying they erode the credibility of the state and are an impediment to efficient service delivery.

Participants discussed issues relating to compliance to public procurement policies, evaluated the role of the Draft Public Procurement Act and adhering to the requirements of the Municipal Finance Management Act.

This has far-reaching, political, social and economic consequences. It invariably leads to increased litigation against government in an attempt to hold the state to account.

• Ruda’s paper was titled: Assessing the effects and legal recourse for public service maladministration.

Clarity on future

and new value propositions which reflect the new Mayoral priorities based on the preferences expressed by voters in the 2016 Local Government Election.

organisation

Mayor Mashaba has set out an initial Nine Point Plan and during his first State of the City Address in April he announced that Johannesburg’s future trajectory will be based on five pillars that will serve as the bedrock on which change will be delivered to residents.

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he future shape of the City of Johannesburg organisational structure will become clearer in the next two months as a high-level review process gets underway. The Mayoral Committee and Council are expected to take decisions on the future allocation of primary functions and high level design of the City by the end of July. This will accelerate an 18 month process during which the whole City will be reviewed and critical design and structuring elements will be addressed. Christo Marais, the acting Group Executive for Group Corporate and Shared Services emphasises that this will be a consultative process involving internal stakeholders, including unions and staff that will be impacted by changes to structures.

Changes in line with new vision The Municipal Systems Act through its Regulations determines that all local governments in the country must review its organisational structure within 12 months following an election. In Johannesburg there were profound changes with the voters giving an electoral mandate to Cllr Herman Mashaba and his DA-led coalition supported by strategic partners. Executive Mayor Mashaba subsequently appointed a new Mayoral Committee comprised of members from various parties who form part of the governing coalition. Marais says the first steps in the structural reorganisation of the City is to formulate a new vision, a new mission statement

These pillars are - to grow the economy and create jobs; - to enhance the quality of life and residents and taking care of the environment; - to advance pro-poor development that provides meaningful redress; - to build caring, safe and secure communities; and - to institute an honest, responsive and productive government.

By early June the City will appoint an external service provider to undertake the organisational review. This service provider will include expertise in fields that are of critical importance to the City such as change management, organisational development, corporate governance, legal and strategic management. Marais says he expects the initial report of the team to be presented to the Mayoral Committee and Council by the end of July 2017. These recommendations will provide clarity on the proposed departments, the allocation of primary functions and the designations of senior management at executive levels. The rest of the process will then be rolled out over the subsequent 18 month period.

We are committed to keep all employees of the City informed about the progress through internal communication channels, including In the Loop, says Marais.

Ruda recently spoke at a two day government law conference held at the CSIR in Tshwane where discussions focused on good governance within the public service to reduce litigation against the state and counter acts of maladministration. He drew the following important distinction:

There is a distinction between bona fide negligence or errors made by administrators and maladministration – which requires a degree of malice, gross negligence or corruption.

Not every mistake or error made by an official will constitute maladministration. State institutions, he says, “are large organisms with many moving parts. Errors are inevitable.”

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Employee News

Green City

Profile of Ayanda Kanana

Help to clean up the environment

• Grew up in Kagiso on the West Rand and matriculated from the Princess High School in Roodepoort. • Graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand with a B.Com degree in financial accounting, followed by an Honours degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. • Joined Deloitte and completed his articles as a Chartered Accountant in 2007. • Joined the City of Johannesburg full-time in 2013 as Director for Governance and Reporting. • Made his mark in the sport of cricket – first as a player in Kagiso, in high school and at Wits. Later as an administrator in Kagiso and on the finance committee of the Gauteng Cricket Board.

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ity employees are urged to mark June as National Environment Month, in a bid to draw attention to the need to offset the City’s carbon footprint. The annual observation is used as a platform to call for positive environmental action. Over the years it has grown to be a broad, global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated by stakeholders in over 100 countries. Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo will observe National Environment Month in Region C, in partnership with a local non-governmental organisation. About 50 young people who are out of school have been invited to join in the activities aimed at addressing environmental challenges affecting the City, says Sinah Magolo, manager of the Environmental Education Unit. According to Magolo City Parks and Zoo will host an exhibition by various organisations, followed by a formal programme and a clean-up of a nearby stream which is used as an illegal dump site by locals. Each year participants organise clean-up campaigns, treeplanting and recycling drives combined with art exhibitions, concerts and social media activations around the theme of caring for the planet. “The day is also used to bring people together to ensure a cleaner and greener environment. There are plans to distribute fruit trees on the day,” she says.

• Johannesburg is one of Africa’s lowest greenhouse gas emitters, according to the African Green City Index, which also ranked it the lowest electricity consumer with the second- highest amount of green space. The survey looked at 15 African cities and found Johannesburg had robust environmental policies in place, especially for clean energy and congestion reduction. • Joburg’s greenhouse gas emissions were found to be 984kg per person versus an index average of 1 480kg per person. But the city was heavily reliant on coal-generated electricity, with almost 90% of its electricity sourced from coal. • Johannesburg had 10 million trees and 231m² of green space per person against an index average of 74m² per person. • Johannesburg has set a benchmark for other African cities to implement mass transport systems that are environmentally friendly, through the roll out of Rea Vaya and the use of a green fleet. The City wants to be a catalyst in energy efficiency, renewable energy and clean transportation, says Magolo. Globally, there is still a need to find sustainable solutions to climate change and reach consensus in resolving lingering issues, particularly on emission reduction targets. South Africa aspires to have a carbon neutral economy, which could create new opportunities for enterprise development, job creation and the renewal of commercial and residential environments.

• When Kanana has a free moment he spends time at the gym and participates in 4X4 trailing.

Mr Ayanda Kanana, Acting Managing Executive of the Metro Trading Company.

• The devoted husband and father of two young girls recently moved his family to a farm on the West Rand where he raises his own livestock.

Go-getter on a rapid rise in the City A

n accomplished young professional with a sterling record of service in the City of Johannesburg has just been appointed as the Acting Managing Executive to lead the Metro Trading Company into its next phase of growth. For Ayanda Kanana this is yet another example of how young black professionals can carve careers in the public sector and contribute to broader society rather than immediately making their way into the corporate environment. Kanana has had a meteoric rise in the City since he first joined as Director for Governance and Reporting in 2013. His new appointment makes him the youngest executive manager in the City and at the peak of a growing wave of young professionals within the broader South African public sector. “Why should we all rush to be in the corporate world when we can make huge contributions to broader society by devoting our skills to create a more professional public sector?” asks the 35-year old who has already made a major mark in the City’s financial management and governance environment.

One of his primary responsibilities is to oversee a programme he initiated in the City and in partnership with the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants – SAICA – through which young graduates can complete their articles in the City. He sees this as “a vote of confidence” by the accounting profession in the quality of mentorship offered by the City. Kanana strongly supports Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba’s vision to create a professional public service in Johannesburg. As the City improves the quality of financial management and governance it will, inevitably, lead to improvements in internal controls, higher standards of corporate governance and a reduction in findings by the Auditor General. His aims to contribute to the broader global recognition of the City of Johannesburg for the quality of its financial management and good governance. This, he believes can have a major impact on the City’s broader reputation and the way it is perceived by the public, the business community and potential investors.

I want to contribute to a quality of leadership that are committed to serve in the public sector – rather than just superimposing what is happening in the corporate world, he says.

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In the Loop – 17


Service Delivery

Health

City steps up the war against drugs T

he City is to send more than R30-million to pilot an anti-substance abuse programme at five primary healthcare facilities as it steps up its fight against the drug scourge that afflicts many communities.

10 steps to spruce up Pikitup services

Senior officials of the Department of Health and Social Development recently attended a community meeting in Bellavista in Region F where they discussed steps that can be taken to prevent drug abuse and minimise its impact on communities.

She recently conducted a tour of four clinics in Region E – Alexandra 8th Avenue, East Bank, River Park and Sandown – to identify and address challenges faced by staff and patients. She notes that there is only one city-owned drug rehabilitation facility in Johannesburg and that the City has now decided to utilise some of its existing primary healthcare facilities to fight the scourge. “We have clinics that are under-utilised and we are looking at ways in which we can use that space to provide anti-substance abuse services,” she says.

Among the clinics that have been identified as possible pilot sites are: • • • • •

Westbury in Region B Tladi Clinic in Region D River Park in Region E Albert Street Clinic in the inner-city, Region F Eldorado Park in Region G

The clinics all have space available and are located in areas where there is a high demand for anti-substance abuse services.

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At the same time it is working closely with social workers, support groups and the SA National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence – SANCA – to assist young drug addicts to kick the habit. The MMC for Health and Social Development, Dr Mpho Phalatse, says the citywide initiative focuses on discouraging drug use among the youth – the most vulnerable groups in society – and providing assistance to those already struggling with addiction.

The plan focuses on the following critical areas: Reduce landfill airspace

Pikitup will sign service level agreements with private landfill owners to allow it to deposit waste in private landfill sites. This will create savings on transport costs while minimising waste going into Pikitup-owned landfill sites.

Revenue enhancement of commercial business

The billing of commercial customers will be improved to generate an additional R22- million annually to the entity.

Human resource matters

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What they say about the impact of drugs on communities… “There are three ways of dealing with substance abuse. You need to reduce the demand, address the supply and assist those who are already using drugs…”

The plan will address performance management issues for the 2017/18 financial year and performance agreements will be entered into with grades C, D, E and F.

Dr Mpho Phalatse, MMC for Health and Social Development.

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“The campaign is important to ordinary members of communities as drug and substance abuse destroys families and, ultimately, society at large. We cannot win this war on our own. We need to collaborate with other organisations…” Linda Pila, a social worker in the Social Benefit Unit of the Department of Health and Social Development. “First and foremost we need to ensure that our children are protected from drug dealers because they are the ones exposing our children to this kind of behaviour…” Louisa Human, resident of Bellavista. “Our mission is to equip parents on how to deal with the behavioural issues of their loved ones who are addicted. Most of the time we as parents are the enablers of this behaviour because we prolong their drug addiction…” Jo-Anne Willis, Co-ordinator of Tough Love South Africa. • International Day against Drugs is observed on 26 June.

It will improve its adherence to critical human resource issues through the strict application of policies. Shop steward training will be undertaken and an agreement signed with the union that entails the minimum essential service level agreement that forms part of the strike management plan.

ikitup’s new Managing Director, Lungile Dhlamini, and his management team have crafted a 10-point plan to normalise operations and stabilise the entity.

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The new business model incorporates the waste management hierarchy principle and a ward-based service delivery approach.

” My mission is to create a turnaround

strategy to ensure Pikitup will be responsive to customers, conducts its activities in an environmentally friendly manner and is financially sustainable says Dhlamini.

Staff will be trained on supply chain management policies to ensure compliance with these and other statutory provisions. Moves are at an advanced stage to finalise the fleet procurement specifications. This will allow the entity to procure fleet that is aligned to the new business model of the organisation.

Mr Lungile Dhlamini, MD of Pikitup.

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Supply chain management

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Small medium and micro-entrepreneurs

The Jozi@work model will be replaced by the Community Upliftment Programme, which is aligned to the ward-based business model. The entity will also facilitate partnerships between small and large buy-back centres

Resolve findings from internal audit and AuditorGeneral of South Africa

The plan commits to resolve 70% of outstanding internal audit findings that have been issues for the past three years.

Communication and stakeholder framework

An annual customer satisfaction survey will be undertaken to inform future planning and performance indicators.

Productivity in the inner city

The transporting of street sweepers using refuse trucks will be stopped and smaller vehicles should be used to improve starting times. This will ensure savings of R2-million a year. The plan also advocates for the completion and refurbishment of underground bins in the inner city to improve cleanliness levels.

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Accelerate the separation@source programme Participation rates for separation at source will be increased and rolled out to an additional 107 000 households.

Managing Director and Board Chairperson Roadshows

Roadshows will be undertaken to engage the entire staff complement of the entity on a variety of issues.

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Green City

Health

New facility boosts animal health at the Zoo T

he Joburg Zoo’s new look veterinary hospital is proving to be a haven for injured and endangered animals. It is staffed by a dedicated team of veterinarians working around the clock to provide top-notch care for sick and orphaned animals. From the smallest reptile to the biggest mammal, the Joburg Zoo’s veterinary hospital strives to provide quality health care to all its animals. The facility, recently refurbished to the tune of R4.8-million, was officially launched by the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development, Cllr Nonhlanhla Sifumba.

The stand-alone hospital is now fully furnished with a larger operating theatre and a public observation area, a treatment room, a surgery suite, laboratory and animal holding rooms.

There is a growing need to replace and upgrade ageing medical equipment to make this a truly state-of-the-art facility, says MMC Sifumba.

A leader in research

Call for support from sponsors

The hospital provides full-service health care to the more than 360 species of animals, including the ‘big five.’ The hospital team is also engaged in wildlife research to discover more about animal diseases, migration patterns and wildlife health management.

“The acquisition of new animals, coupled with the successful reproduction rates at the zoo and the need for increased conservation and animal welfare of endangered species have accelerated the need for rapid medical response,” says MMC Sifumba.

“The revamp will entrench the zoo as a leader in conservation, research and education,” says MMC Sifumba.

Zoo vets are now able to provide primary and specialty care to animals, including offering the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques. Veterinary faculty and students visit the zoo to oversee preventative medical programmes, offer medical and surgical treatments and consult on questions of conservation, husbandry, diet and nutrition.

Officials say the revamped facility will enhance the zoo’s service offerings whilst serving as an invaluable educational asset for medical students, zoo keepers and members of the public. The extension of the facility was necessitated by the increase in demand as the zoo grew larger over the years. The hospital upgrade is part of a multimillion rand municipal investment in the Johannesburg Zoo that includes the construction of a multi-storey parkade, the upgrading of existing enclosures and the acquisition of new animals to enhance the visitor experience.

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An appeal is being made to corporations to sponsor the hospital by donating new equipment. MMC Sifumba appeals to members of the public and businesses within the medical field to donate specialised equipment.

Calling all men… time to check your health I

f you didn’t know… you are forgiven. June is International Men’s Health Month and the City of Joburg is encouraging men throughout the city to seek ways in which they can improve on their health.

This is because, compared to women, men are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol, make unhealthy or risky choices and put off regular check-ups and medical care.

While the importance of taking care of one’s health cannot be emphasized enough, it must be noted that men can still do a lot to address issues relating to specific health issues.

Well, the good news is that you can start taking better care of your health today. You can start to make eating healthy food and being active a part of your daily routine. This will help to ensure that your blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight are maintained at correct and healthy levels.

Today’s fast-paced lifestyle offers a variety of foods and drinks that often leave a lot of men out of shape. And while that is only a small part of a bigger problem that contributes to poor health, many men still battle with getting into good shape.

Three important questions that men should answer during Men’s Health Month:

Question 1

Question 2

Question 3

Why is it important to do Check-Ups regularly?

What are the most important regular check-ups required?

Where can men go for health services?

Regular health exams and tests can assist with finding problems before they even start. Chances for treatment and cure are very high when conditions or illnesses are detected early. For example, according to The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), seven million men die of prostate cancer and 11 million new cases are diagnosed globally every year.

• Blood pressure

All City of Johannesburg clinics and government hospitals are among the places you can to for check-ups. Just make sure that you carry your ID when you go to one of these institutions.

By getting the right health services, screenings, and treatments, you are taking steps that will increase your chances of living a longer and healthier life. Regular exercising is very important too, so it is advisable for men to put aside some time and hit the gym.

• HIV/AIDS test • Prostate cancer • Diabetes • TB • Colon, lung and prostate cancer

Remember, there is no substitute for good health… so start today and take charge of your life.

She says the upgrading of the zoo hospital is a vital step to ensure animals in its care are afforded the necessary medical services in a safe, healthy and caring environment.

In the Loop – 15


Community Safety

Human and Social Development

10 Steps for a Safer Joburg T

he City’s commitment to increase public safety and create secure communities is underlined in the priorities identified during the recent community engagement meetings on the Integrated Development Plan. Following these meetings, which took place in all seven regions, the 2017/18 Budget reflected Joburg’s efforts to ensure communities have the right to live in a safe environment, free from fear.

“It is essential that a society-wide approach is applied to combat incidents of crime,” the IDP document notes. “We are committed to foster strategic partnerships with, and between, our communities, all law enforcement agencies, spheres of government and safety partners to realise a safer and more peaceful Johannesburg. A number of key priorities were identified as well as the steps taken by the administration to address safety issues.

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Recruit an additional 1 500 JMPD officers to adequately meet the City’s policing challenges.

Expand the JMPD’s K9 Narcotics and Tactical Unit with additional officers and dogs.

Capacitate municipal courts to deal more effectively with by-law related cases.

Introduce a new radio communication system that will speed up incident response times.

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Step 4:

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Improve the utilisation of the Integrated Intelligence Operations Centre. The IIOC will receive a cash injection of R100-million to roll out the second phase of its development.

Allocate more funds for much needed infrastructure at JMPD facilities in Midrand, Randburg, Roodepoort and the Wemmer Pound, new horse boxes and alterations to the Dog Kennel Hospital in Glenesk.

Empower the JMPD with the resources to conduct increased law enforcement operations such as drug sweeps and roadblocks.

Launch mobile stations commands across all regions to improve visible policing, response times and accessibility.

Promote greater adherence to City by-laws and traffic regulations among the public.

Step 9: Provide the JMPD with new equipment and gear such as firearms.

The recent budget allocated more than R150-million of public safetyrelated capital expenditure. It also highlights the City’s undertaking to maintain safe environments by curbing illegal dumping and preventing environmentally unsafe practices that can negatively impact on the wellness of residents. According to the IDP document appropriate by-laws and regulations, as well as service delivery that keeps environments safe and clean are other key interventions required to create a caring and safe city. The City’s commitment to tackle crime decisively will be coupled with “a reinvented, honest and motivated Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department as a key part of building a caring, safe and secure city for all.”

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he Gauteng provincial government has partnered with the City of Joburg to commemorate June 16, Youth Day. A series of events have been planned for the month of June, recognised countrywide as Youth Month. Amongst the events planned in the run-up to June 16 is a walk to the Hector Pieterson memorial, an art exhibition, a cultural festival, a fashion show and a wreath laying ceremony. The City’s Member of the Mayoral Committee of Community Development, Cllr Nonhlanhla Sifumba will participate in June 16 commemorations in Soweto. The provincial government says it will also host a career expo to connect young people to careers, jobs and entrepreneurship opportunities. “This will help reduce the cost of searching for information,” says Gauteng Education spokesperson Oupa Bodibe. The expo will cover a range of topics, including career guidance, job placement, registering a business and how to apply for finance. Interactive sessions such as seminars and workshops will also be hosted. “The expo will provide a platform for young achievers to display their products, inspire and motivate other youths,” says Bodibe. In addition, the Johannesburg Film Office will host a Film Awareness Campaign at the Nasrec Exhibition Centre in a bid to attract youngsters to the industry. The campaign is tailored to make careers in the film industry easily accessible for young people. The Joburg Film Office is responsible for marketing and promoting the city as a global film production destination.

14 – June 2017

In the Loop – 11


Employee News

Human and Social Development

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he Johannesburg Student Council is contributing greatly to create awareness about civic duties and community issues among the youth. Some 60 schools in the City – from Orange Farm to Midrand – participate in the Student Council. Each school elects two

representatives among Grade 10 learners through internal processes. Each councillor is responsible for running a volunteer project at his or her local school or in the community. Junior Mayor, Teddy Mathekga and Deputy Mayor, Leonora Dube, reflect on their experiences during the past year...

Youth Councillors in motion Plan that perfect winter escape T

his is the perfect time for a getaway with your significant other as winter approaches. It does not have to be too far out. In the Loop went searching for the right resorts, and we have unearthed 10 gems within an easy drive away from the City centre:

3 1 Zaza’s Guesthouse and Spa (13 minutes away)

“We will stop at nothing to create a golden future...”

“An amazing journey of service...”

“I am truly blessed to have been elected as the Executive Mayor of the Johannesburg Student Council. I serve on a structure that seeks to bring about change in this city through our commitment and dedication to initiate projects that help our underprivileged communities.

“We stand for selflessness, the privilege of putting others before ourselves. Enlightened by serving others we learn more about our inner beings as well. This gives us a sense of accomplishment; a sense of purpose.

The place is located in Pimville, Soweto. The staff is friendly and helpful. The spa will ease all the tension away. Tel: 011 933 2036.

“My fellow councilors and I use our positions to try and inspire other students to dream big and work hard towards achieving their dreams.

“Serving others through voluntary work we gain an understanding of the people around us and our environment; we take a stand and bring about change. We know what we stand for; diligence is our identity.

“One of the most humbling experiences was when we decided to collect gift boxes for kids who didn't have much for the festive season. Many of the children live in poverty and we had to put smiles on their faces. The beneficiaries were truly grateful for the splendid day we had planned for them. It felt amazing giving a helping hand where it’s needed.

“The Johannesburg Student Council is a great platform for growth. The different personalities that make up the whole JSC body paint our emblem of unity. Hand in hand we encourage one another to never settle for less. The JSC has definitely bridged the gap between social statuses. There is indeed a sense of unity.

“We are in the last year of our term and we plan on closing this year with a bang that will bring lasting joy to those who have no hope in life getting better.

“Our slogan is: ‘Councillors in motion.’ Indeed we are in transit and we are part of the movers and the shakers of this society. It's been an amazing journey thus far and it is with great sadness that I say, indeed all good things come to an end.

Shanguni Lodge is near OR Tambo International Airport and many shopping centres, places of cultural interest, entertainment and major motorways.

“When I leave I take with me the understanding that, serving people is not a duty it is a privilege.”

Tel: 011 453 3640.

“The Johannesburg Student Council is like my second home all thanks to the bonds formed. We are eager to grow together. We will stop at nothing to ensure that this City of Gold is really golden for the youth.”

Teddy Mathekga: Junior Mayor

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Leonora Dube: Deputy Junior Mayor

www.zazasguesthouse.co.za

Glenburn Lodge – Muldersdrift (41 minutes’ drive)

You can relax and rejuvenate at the Chicama Spa, enjoy nature walks and hikes along the Blaauwbank River and visit local spots in the Cradle of Humankind for some exploring and sightseeing. Tel: 011 668 1600.

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Villa Paradiso Country Manor – Hartbeespoort

Thabela Thabang Mountain Retreat – Parys

Enjoy some extreme jet boat rides on the dam, visit the elephant sanctuary or do some exciting zip lining – there is something for everyone. And, after a long day of exhilaration and sightseeing, relax in your hotel room at the luxurious 4-star Villa Paradiso Country Manor which overlooks the soothing waters of the Hartbeespoort Dam.

Thabela Thabang Mountain Retreat is a beautiful self-catering resort with no television – so that you can truly get away from the news, relax, rejuvenate and get back in touch with nature. The chalets are built on the edge of a deep cliff in the mountains so you can drink in the stunning views throughout the day.

Tel: 012 253 1847.

Tel: 056 818 1116.

www.villaparadiso.co.za

www.thabelathabeng.co.za

(just over an hour’s drive)

(just over an hour’s drive)

www.glenburn.co.za

2 Shanguni Lodge – Edenvale (16km from Joburg)

www.shangunilodge.co.za

4 Casa Flora Guesthouse – Mamelodi, Tshwane

Cherry Grove Luxury Apartments – Dullstroom (2.3 hours away)

If you are looking for a weekend of trout fishing as a getaway from the rush of the city, then be sure to book a stylish apartment at the Cherry Grove. Tel: 013 254 0421. www.cherry-grove.co.za

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Magalies Manor – Magaliesburg

Mongena Game Lodge – Hammanskraal

(just over an hour’s drive)

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(1.2 hours from Jozi)

Lake Clarens Guest House – Eastern Free State (3 hours’ drive)

This facility boasts a well-run spa and is close to all the tourist attractions in the capital city.

Magalies Manor is the perfect country escape if you want to relax, be with your special someone and take in the beautiful scenery.

Mongena Game Lodge offers you a tranquil setting to relax and experience what wildlife and nature has to offer.

This is a place with beautiful scenery that offers you great relaxation. Spend a few nights at the four star Lake Clarens Guest House out in the countryside.

Tel: 083 267 0695.

Tel: 083 882 0517.

www.casaflora.co.za

Tel: 012 711 8920.

www.magaliesmanor.co.za

www.mongena.co.za

Tel: 058 256 1436.

(78 minutes from Jozi)

www.lakeclarensgh.co.za

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