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Gogos and Mkhulus of Noma Day Care Centre were treated like royalty when the International Day of Older Persons was celebrated on Sunday, 01 October. The day was observed IRU WKH ÂżUVW WLPH WKURXJKRXW WKH ZRUOG LQ WR UHĂ€HFW RQ WKH challenges faced by old people and to promote the development of a society for all ages. Recent time has shown how old people tend to be forgotten or mistreated in society. But, with old age homes such as Noma Day Care Centre, one is assured that senior citizens are well taken care of. It’s important to remind the community of the VDFULÂżFHV WKH HOGHUO\ KDYH PDGH DQG WKH ORYH DQG FDUH WKH\ KDYH given throughout their lives. This year’s proceedings were held under the theme; ‘Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.’ Founder and Director Nomalanga Mogomotsi, 65, was excited with WKH YLVLWV RI 0LQLVWHU LQ WKH 3UHVLGHQF\ -Hႇ 5DGHEH 0LQLVWHU RI Department of Social Development Bathabile Dlamini and Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza. “What I’m doing now, is for all those vulnerable elderly persons. Others don’t have children and others get dumped to these places. I had to open an ROG DJH KRPH WR RႇHU VXSSRUW DQG WDNH FDUH RI WKHP 6KH SOHDGHG with the public and private sector to assist with funding [money] or donations (mattresss, wheelchair, or a motor vehicle which will assist WKHP ZLWK WUDQVSRUWLQJ WKH HOGHUO\ IURP WR KRVSLWDO 7KH QRQ SURÂżW organisation operates from two centres, one in Zone 4 caring for 42 older persons and the other in Zone 16 accommodating 76. And older persons who now call the centre ‘home’ were pampered with gifts, entertainment, food and drinks as well as motivation. Koko Sarah Phiri (110) held the bragging rights of being the oldest at the event. Her, together with Koko Christinah Kgoabane (100) were DZDUGHG FHQWHQDU\ FHUWLÂżFDWHV DSSUHFLDWLQJ DQG UHFRJQLVLQJ WKH

FRQWULEXWLRQV WKH\ KDYH PDGH 7KHUH ZLOO EH PRUH FHUWLÂżFDWHV to give out with Ga-Rankuwa having 44 centenarians. Radebe DSSODXGHG DOO VHQLRU FLWL]HQV IRU WKHLU VDFULÂżFH 7KH FDUH DQG support they have provided to orphaned and vulnerable children. He strongly condemned the abuse done on the elderly. “We must continue to value and respect our senior citizens. They remain the treasure trove of our society. “The elderly must always feel free and safe to be among us. I challenge each and everyone of you to think about older citizens that you will give care and love to,â€? said Radebe. The celebrations of the elderly coincided with the launch of the Social Development month. Minister 'ODPLQL VDLG WKH\ ZLOO IRFXV RQ SURÂżOLQJ WKH ZRUN GRQH E\ WKH GHSDUWPHQW Âł7KLV FDPSDLJQ ZLOO EH WDNLQJ SODFH WKURXJK WKH HႇRUWV of the department and in collaboration with its entities, (SASSA) and the NDA. All this will be done as part of government’s initiative to restore the dignity of our people throughout the month of October and beyond,â€? said Minister Dlamini. A music band of people with disabilities from Itireleng School of the Blind where all members are blind or partially blind entertained the crowd with their music. They had the crowd on their feet and band member Alfred Bokaba says they play jazz most of the time and occasionally get to play at weddings. “If anyone is looking for a band for their wedding or event they should call us,â€?

Bokaba said jokingly. James Matlatsi who stays at the centre said he was happy and thanked the Ministers for taking time to see them. “May God bless you and continue with the great work you do.,� said Matlatsi. Vote of thanks was done by Ward 30 councillor Jabulani Rammushi. “Councillors are there to assist the community. I thank all the dignitaries, South African Police Services and board members of Noma and the VVIPs which are the senior citizens,� said Rammushi.

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EDITOR’S LETTER 3XOD JD HQH /HW LW UDLQ 7LPH ÀLHV ZKHQ you are having fun. I can’t believe is October already. The last time I checked the calendar it was March and now it’s almost December. September came with its rainy and hot weather. The heritage month was celebrated all over the country with festival and carnivals.

Gauteng MEC for Economic Development visited Mabopane to promote the province’s automated system. The venue at Mabopane Indoor Centre was packed to capacity by local entrepreneurs and wanna be’s. His speech was packed with rhetoric but no tangible outputs, as is expected from SROLWLFLDQV :H KDYH SUR¿OHG \RXQJ resourceful entrepreneurs who are not waiting for government tenders to create jobs and opportunities for themselves.

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EARLY DETECTION CAN SAVE YOUR LIFE

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With October being observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, men and women are advised to do self-examinations at home on a regular basis. A young lady from Kwa-Zulu Natal, Kwa-Mashu is on a mission to VDYH OLYHV E\ ¿JKWLQJ Rႇ WKLV ¾VLOHQW NLOOHUœ ZLWK her Purple Drive cancer awareness campaign.

Siphelele Lunga is the founder of Purple Drive, which she started 3 years ago. She believes that early detection can save one’s life. “You VWDQG D UHDOO\ JRRG FKDQFH LQ ÂżJKWLQJ WKLV disease. People need to get themselves checked regularly,â€? said the medicine student at Sefako Makgatho University (SMU).

She said on their campaigns, professionals and specialists from SMU and Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital are invited to educate people (residents, XQLYHUVLW\ VWXGHQWV DQG VWDႇ PHPEHUV RQ how to check themselves. Their campaigns also serve as a platform to educate people about cancer. “This year we had 18 females and four males who had lumps and went on to receive health care. Three years ago, the

25-year old got a wake-up call when doctors found a benign tumour (non-cancerous) in her jaw. That’s when her journey began to try and assist those who might be in a similar situation as she was or worse. She is a leader in her own right, a lively member of the university who participates in campus activities and tries to make a difference as a radio host, and being involved in women empowerment initiatives. Having been able to reach about 472 people this year, she hopes to reach even more people moving forward. Cancer is a silent killer and by the time you realize it at a later stage it will be too late. It’s better to be checked early. According to the Cancer Association of South Africa; “South African women as a group have a one in nine chances of getting cancer, and breast cancer tops the list of possibilities.� Cancer does not develop suddenly in the cells. There is a gradual change from normal, through various levels of abnormality to pre-cancer and eventually cancer. This process can take many years.

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TAILOR MADE Words & Images: Ofentse Mathibe

Born in Mozambique, the 41-year old Manuel Sithole is a popular man in the streets of Winterveldt and Mabopane because of his everyday job of tailoring. Born in the small village of Chokwe Sithole grew up in a poor household in a village where people used agriculture as a tool to make a living and feed themselves. His uncle had a sewing machine and taught him how to sew. He was a quick learner and eventually fell in-love with his uncle’s machine, after that he never looked back. It is said that ÂľPLJUDWLRQ LV RQH RI WKH GHÂżQLQJ LVVXHV RI WKH VW FHQWXU\ DQG LV DQ HVVHQWLDO XQDYRLGDEOH DQG SRWHQWLDOO\ EHQHÂżFLDO FRPSRQHQW of the economic and social life of countries and regions.’ Today, people are still on the move for the various reasons, which include looking for better opportunities elsewhere. Sithole came to South Africa 11-years ago seeking a better life. He now calls Winterveldt home and runs his tailoring business in Mabopane Block B. Around every corner, every street in Mabopane there are tailors who sit at their stalls and sew various fabrics; from trousers to shirts. Sithole is one those who provides a professional and reliable service to his clients, using his trusted sewing machine, scissor and cutting blades. With no formal education Sithole adds value to the lives of community members with what he does. “This is all I know. It’s what I learnt from a young age and it puts bread on the table,â€? said Sithole. He pays R350 per month for. But DFFRUGLQJ WR KLP WKDWÂśV WKH FKHDSHVW SODFH KH FRXOG ÂżQG Âł2WKHUÂśV told me about R700 and on a good month I make roughly about that R700,â€? he said. “I have to send some money to my family back in Mozambique – where he has eight children and two wives.

He says when you bring your clothes, you can either drop them Rႇ DQG JHW WKHP ODWHU RU KH GRHV WKHP ZKLOH \RX ZDLW 6LWKROH plans to one day open an academy where he’ll teach youth how to do tailoring. “That’s how I learned the talent I have. So, I want to pass it on to other people and assist where I can,� said Sithole.

One of Sithole’s clients Joseph Maleka says Sithole is reasonable when it comes to prices. “Besides his fair prices, he does a wonderful job,� said Maleka.

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SAPS HOSTS GIRLS DIALOGUE Words: Frans Malatsi Images: Captain Motlana

2Q 6HSWHPEHU WKH +RPH $ႇDLUV GHSDUWPHQW 6RFLDO 'HYHORSPHQW department, SAPS Victim Support Centre engaged in a ‘Girls Dialogue’ at Dr Moreosele High School, in Mabopane. The main focus was on Learner empowerment and developing them to be responsible adults. Leaners were encouraged to speak out against any form of abuse, bullying, harassment DQG VWDONLQJ +RPH $ႇDLUV UHSUHVHQWDWLYH DGGUHVVHG WKH LVVXH RI LGHQWLW\ documents and procedures to be followed and foreign Leaners that do not have proper documentation. Among other issues discussed was teenage pregnancy, use of drugs, and identifying destitute learners. Learners were encouraged to use Social Services and the Police for assistance and to report any form of abuse.

HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATED IN SPECTACULAR STYLE

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he Carnival Company partnered with the City of Tshwane and Gauteng Provincial Government to welcome over 25 000 people for the annual Gauteng Social Cohesion Carnival (GSCC) to celebrate Heritage Day. The GSCC is an important vehicle which takes forward the provincial government’s commitment towards nation building and social cohesion. Held under the theme ‘Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Treasure, The Year of O.R. Tambo’, the 2017 edition included a 6.7km parade led by the Gauteng Premier David Makhura commenced and ended at the Tshwane Events Centre where carnival goers showcased their traditional attires, colourful 3D costumes, and PHVPHULVLQJ Ă€RDWV DURXQG WKH FLW\ ZLWK WKH PL[ RI PXVLF DQG dance. With Gauteng being the melting pot of diverse cultures, the parade consisted of multitude of African cultures, Peruvians, Chinese, Argentines, all South African cultures and many more. “I would like to thank the people of Gauteng and the surrounding areas who came out in their numbers to celebrate this day. Given

our history and recent events the time is ripe for South Africans to come together and celebrate our rich diversity,� said Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Faith Mazibuko.

The event serves as a key platform to educate the public about diplomacy and South Africa’s foreign policy objectives, and bring together embassies accredited to South Africa to showcase and promote cultural diplomacy through creative expressions such as arts, music and global cuisine. Makhura says this has become the most attractive event on our calendar. “On the day, Gauteng ZDV XQLWHG LQ GLYHUVLW\ :H ZDQW WR ÂżJKW IRU D FRXQWU\ ZKHUH our people live side by side.,â€? said Makhura. CEO at Carnival Company Rachel Tambo acknowledged the invaluable support shown by the Gauteng Provincial Government and City of Tshwane. “We would also like to thank our sponsors such as the National Lotteries Commission, Airports Company South Africa, Transnet DQG 3RZHU IRU WKHLU VXSSRUW DQG FRQWULEXWLRQV ´ VDLG 7DPER

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YOUTH EMBRACE INDIGENOUS GAMES Words and images: Ofentse Mathibe

Block BB park in Soshanguve came alive when Tobacca together with Top Floor Lounge hosted a fun day event for the community on heritage day. The event proved to be an accomplishment because of the number of people who came to support the course. Organiser and founder of the local clothing brand ‘Tobacca,’ Karabo Skosana said they received a lot of positive feedback from people who attended.

“The people of Soshanguve were really keen to participate in the games. Our aim was to get people Rႇ WKHLU SKRQHV :H ZDQWHG SHRSOH WR come and play indigenous games, allow them to network and improve human interaction,” said Skosana.

Among the games played at the event were Morababa, Card games, Legusha, Diketo, 30 seconds, Hoop and Skipping rope. The event allowed people from Soshanguve and surrounding areas to celebrate the heritage and diversity of South Africa by reviving the indigenous games and give also local entrepreneurs a platform to display their brands. “There were local clothing brands showcasing their

products. We even had actor and comedian Nay Map’s clothing brand make a show up. We hoped to achieve a positive human interaction space where people can get out of their houses and come to the park, meet new people, see local brands and local businesses at a neutral space. We would like to believe we achieved that,” said Skosana. 13- year - old K at l ego Mgijima is a fan of these games.

She learnt to play them at her grandmother ’s place when she visited her. “I played with my cousins and other people from our neighbourhood. My grandmother told me that she also used to play these games a long time ago when she was my age,” said Katlego. As we all know, sport is a great tool for social cohesion and should be used WR XQLWH WKH SHRSOH IURP GLႇHUHQW communities – It should be brought to the fore to have healthy societies.

Indigenous games are recognised by the Department of Sport and Recreation, and many of these JDPHV DUH RႇHUHG LQ GLႇHUHQW UHFUHDWLRQ centres across South Africa so people can embrace their heritage and to never forget who they are.

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ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED Words: Frans Malatsi

Police are investigating a case of attempted murder where a 33yr old man was shot on the left thigh on 25 September 2017 at about 06:45am at Unit D Mabopane. It is alleged that the victim confronted the suspect, requesting him to hand

back his properties which he (suspect) took without the victims consent. An argument ensued between the two and the suspect shot the victim on the left thigh, and was transported to the hospital and admitted.

On the 03 October

2017, Mabopane SAPS Flexible Group Members arrested a 30 yr old suspect for attempted murder, possession of XQOLFHQVHG ÂżUHDUP DQG ammunition. The suspect wil appear before the Garankuwa Magistrate Court soon.

GAUTENG GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES THE LATEST SYSTEM FOR BUSINESS

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auteng Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile launched the department’s Automated SMMEs Business Support Services to make lives of entrepreneurs easy.

Maile addressed the community, entrepreneurs and those who aspire to be entrepreneurs at the at a fully packed Mabopane Indoor Sports Centre on Monday 02 October. The new V\VWHP LV SDUW RI *DXWHQJ *RYHUQPHQWÂśV Ă€DJVKLS SURJUDPPH 4RQGLVÂś ,VKLVKLQL /DNKR DQG ZLOO RႇHU /LTXRU /LFHQVH $SSOLFDWLRQ Financial and Non-Financial Support Application, Business UHJLVWUDWLRQ H ,QYRLFLQJ 6HUYLFHV %%%(( &HUWLÂżFDWH 6$56 Services, Gauteng Enterprise Propeller Services (GEP) and Tshepo 1 Million Registration for the youth. Maile said the last time he was in Mabopane (in 2014) they spoke about the development and sustainability of township businesses. “There are a lot of challenges facing township businesses still. It must QRW EH GLႈFXOW WR GR EXVLQHVV LQ *DXWHQJ ZH PXVW PDNH LW HDV\ for our SMMEs to do business. We want to create a conducive environment where business owners use these opportunities to EHQHÂżW WKHP ´ VDLG 0DLOH +H EHOLHYHV WKH QHZ V\VWHP ZLOO ÂżJKW Rႇ corruption because there won’t be any human interference when it comes to the processing of applications. A person can check

how far his/her application is from the comfort of their own home.

Maile said to address the issue of funding it would be advisable for entrepreneurs to work in collaboration, not as individuals. “When it comes to business, communities need to support each other in order for business to grow and succeed,â€? he added. People must throw the notion of ‘entitlement’ out the window – that when you enter the department’s door – then you automatically going to receive funding. “That is wrong,â€? he stated. “Sometimes it’s not that the government doesn’t want to assist but there is government budget to be followed. There are also processes and FULWHULD WR EH IROORZHG DQG OLPLWHG PRQH\ WR RႇHU %XW KH XUJHG people to submit their business plans. Dikeledi Maviye travelled from as far as Carletonville to hear what the MEC had to say. “I’m only here for the liquor license because it’s been years since I applied for it. We have been operating with permits for years. So, I want assistance in acquiring my license,â€? said Maviye. Kgomotso 0RJDOH ZKR UXQV 3KHQ\R *OREDO /RJLVWLFV VD\V LWÂśV GLႈFXOW WR JHW into some of the department’s programmes. “I want to know the criteria and all the process involved to get the backing I require,â€? said Mogale.

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SWIMMING LESSONS IN KASI

LOCAL ACTIVIST IS AIMING HIGH

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With women’s month long gone, that d o e s n o t m e a n w e s h o u l d s t o p celebrating the powerful women who play a pivotal role in the society. M a b o p a n e ’ s v e r y o w n L e s e g o Mataboge is a: A lady with big dreams. She started an Aquatic Club early this year in her own yard in Mabopane block X t o t e a c h c h i l d r e n t h e s k i l l s o f swimming, increasing their water safety skills and exposing them to competitive swimming opportunities. She believes that swimming is a skill for a lifetime. “The concept was inspired by my elder son, he is nine years old now and he loves b e i n g i n t h e p o o l , h e ’s b e e n swimming from the age of three and he is still learning how to swim. While I was taking him to his lessons, I realised that kids love w a t e r, a n d w e a s “ b l a c k parents” are ignorant or t e n d t o overlook the importance of water safety. I then thought of bringing the need for water safety to our community. That’s how Buttercup Aquatic Swim Club was born, said Mataboge.” She struggled with acquiring a space where she could build a proper structure for the business. “It’s not

easy to get funding. Regardless of all the good initiatives that the government has in place to assist youth, they still need you to be in operation for some time, before they can even look at your business plan,” she said. The company is currently funded through her savings and personal loans. She would like to see people come to learn, to be swimming instructors and to produce ocean & pool lifeguards. “ I w a n t to s e e o u r tow nshi ps developing teams in water sports like water polo, diving, synchronized swimming etc. And have a team of swimmers representing South Africa in the Olympics soon. That team will be purely kids from the townships, said Mataboge.” Challenges we h a d to fa c e i n c l u d e; w eat her conditions, although the pool is currently heated, the swimming pool is n o t a n i n d o o r f a c i l i t y, w h e n t h e temperatures are low, we are forced to suspend lessons.

Also, ‘Stereotype’ – Some people when they enquire about the club, they always ask if we have white instructors because black people cannot swim.

Already an established brand in the entertainment industry in Tshwane, Ofentse Mathope is a host, MC, manager and an activist for LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Trans-gender and Intersex) people. He didn't let rejection from his early years come in between his goals and aspirations. Born and bred in Mabopane, Mawisa as he is widely known says he wouldn’t trade any of his up-bringing to anything else. “Mabopane made me. I embrace my childhood memories with a smile,” said Mawisa. After dropping out of Tshwane South College where he was studying clothing production, he then joined rising Legendz founded by Kagiso ‘Dj Divalash’ Modiselle, a renowned African disc jockey. “I was her executive PA. She mentored me extensively to a point where I even dressed her up. Being under her mentorship, it ignited a spark within me for the entertainment industry. Little did I know that impersonating celebrities and watching reality TV shows.

I was somehow equipping myself,” Mawisa added. As a media personality Mawisa has made impressive strides within the industry and has undoubtedly become one of the most recognized faces in Tshwane. Mawisa plans to not only FRQTXHU WKH HQWHUWDLQPHQW LQGXVWU\ EXW DOVR WR ¿UPO\ establish and expand his own business.

“Success to me is simply achieving your goals and working on being a better person with the craft you have,” said Mawisa. He says the most rewarding thing about what he does is putting smiles in the faces of people. “It’s basically, touching people’s lives with my work.’ His long-term goal is to eventually run a multi-million rand lifestyle brand. “I want to continue the work I do for the community. Building a skills centre for the youth is also what I want to do.” He has played a huge role in the society being an Anti-Nyaope activist who pledges to continue fighting for a drug free society. His past achievements include; starting up his own entertainment and management company, Mawisatainment & Projects Pty Ltd, being one of WKH SDQHOOLVW RQ D WDON VKRZ FDOOHG µ6SKUDNKDWKL¶ RQ 7VKZL¿ TV and Co-hosting Soshanguve Music Awards in 2016. “My journey motivates me to do more – says Mawisa who likes reading inspirational stories. He says the likes of Dj Sbu, Basetsana Khumalo, Bonang Matheba, Ontlametse Phalatse and his family are the ones who inspire him to stay focused.

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The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation says it is impressed by the research projects that have been undertaken by the Water Research Commission (WRC). The research projects are aimed at providing innovative interventions to the challenges within the water sector in the country. The committee says the 33 manuals and guidelines produced by the WRC must play a critical role in ensuring sustainable invention of solutions to challenges faced by the sector. “The committee is impressed by the work the WRC continues to do and more so by the diligence management has shown in relations to the spending of resources. $Q XQTXDOLÂżHG DXGLW RSLQLRQ LV DOZD\V D ZHOFRPHG RFFXUUHQFH and the speed with which the entity has implemented corrective measures to deal and recover fruitless and wasteful expenditure must serve as an example for other state entities,â€? said Chairperson of the Committee, Mlungisi Johnson. Despite this, the committee is concerned that the innovations do not translate into large-scale interventions that impact the lives of the people. The committee said programmes such as the handbook for management of school sanitation, the new protocol to monitor ecological reserve, protocol on enhanced food production and many others are essential innovations that must be replicated and rolled out on a larger scale to address many water sector challenges.

These research projects have a potential of alleviating social-economic challenges that the country is facing, said Johnson. The Breede-Gouritz Catchment Management Agency

ZDV ODXGHG E\ WKH FRPPLWWHH IRU LWV XQTXDOLÂżHG DXGLW RSLQLRQ despite the capacity constraints within the Supply Chain Management section. However, the committee has urged the agency to strengthen this unit as it plays a central role in ensuring adherence to governance procedures within the entity. The committee also lauded the agency for the support given to Resource Poor Farmers in relations to technical assistance on water use, as well as application for government subsidies. It also ZHOFRPHG WKH DFWLYDWLRQ RI ÂżUVW ÂżQDQFLDO SURYLVLRQV PDGH XQGHU the National Water Act that will ensure the establishment of a fund to address water related impacts associated with mines when they are liquidated or are bankrupt, as well as the collaboration with the South African Police Service to address environmental crimes within the water management area especially illegal sand mining.

Despite the good work done by both the Catchment Management Agencies the Committee is concerned by the late transfer of grants to the agencies by the Department of Water and Sanitation.

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NEW ATM SCAM

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The scam involves robbers leaving items at an ATM, and returning to fetch them only to distract the user, police warned.

Police say the scam was reported at month-end when the victim was robbed of his hard earned money. According to the information police received, the victim apparently informed the man that he had left his cellphone at the ATM. “When he took his cellphone, the unsuspecting victim was struggling to insert his FDUG LQWR WKH PDFKLQH DQG WKH VXVSHFW RႇHUHG WR DVVLVW KLP ´ Âł+H forced the card into the ATM. The man told him to key in the PIN and told him that the ATM regularly did this. “The victim punched in his PIN and the man quickly left. The ATM indicated that he had entered a wrong code and swallowed his cardâ€?. By the time the victim went inside the bank to block the card, an amount of R3 000 had been withdrawn from his account and another R2 000 was ZLWKGUDZQ D IHZ PLQXWHV ODWHU DW D QHDUE\ ÂżOOLQJ VWDWLRQ

SOSHANGUVE CROSSING MALL CROOKS REMAIN BEHIND BARS Images & Words: Ofentse Mathibe

On Tuesday afternoon, 12 September, a business robbery incident took place at Soshanguve Crossing Mall where three thugs attempted to rob a John Craig store.

The South African Police Services in Soshanguve responded swiftly to the call. Constable Zanele Mtsweni said the mall was accosted by three suspects, which one of them was armed with a firearm. “They entered the John Craig store, took an undisclosed number of cellphones and shoes. No shots were fired,� Mtsweni said. The police managed to apprehend two of the suspects before they could flee the scene. The one suspect who fled the scene was later arrested and brought to police custody.

All three suspects were charged with a case of business robbery and they were denied bail when they appeared in court. They are currently in prison awaiting their next court appearance at the Soshanguve Magistrates court on 17 November 2017.

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BUSINESS YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR LOOKING TO CHANGE THE GAME Words: Ofentse Mathibe Otsile Mphela is a visionary, investor, marketer and a thriving entrepreneur in Ga-Rankuwa, north of Pretoria. He sees himself as a voracious reader of business books and magazines. Otsile grew up in a charismatic church environment, where he was raised to walk by faith.

He was raised by his grandparents through their grant money. “After matriculating in 2006, we did not have funds to pay for my post-matric studies. I had to extensively self-educate myself, so much that I volunteered as an Economics and Business Economics Educator at my former high school in 2007. In the same year, Tshwane Municipality contracted Mbuso Management Solutions to train over 30 young people in Ga-Rankuwa, and I became part of the training. In 2008, the same company employed me as a Project Co-ordinator and that's how I got into the corporate sector and started learning business etiquette,� said Mphela. He says he realized the entrepreneurial traits during his youth days, through access to information and networking. “I have several people, family and friends who have believed in my pursuit of entrepreneurship. And I thank God, they still do,� said Mphela. He said lack of funding is still an ongoing challenge facing many entrepreneurs of his generations. He also went through it and overcame that. Otsile

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WHAT RECRUITERS ACTUALLY DISCUSS AFTER YOUR INTERVIEW

Every day thousands of job seekers are invited for an interview and most of them are wondering the same thing after they’ve left the room: how did I do? Did I phrase everything right? What does it take to DFWXDOO\ JHW FKRVHQ DV WKH RQH SHUIHFW ¿W for this particular job? Most of us are still VWUXJJOLQJ WR ¿QG WKH DQVZHUV WR WKHVH million dollar questions. How nice would it EH WR EH D À\ LQ WKH URRP DQG KHDU ZKDW you did wrong during the interview?

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CV and the accomplishments you’ve listed LQ \RXU PRWLYDWLRQ OHWWHU DUH ¿QH DQG WKDW \RX PLJKW EH D JRRG ¿W IRU WKH MRE 'XULQJ WKH LQWHUYLHZ WKH\ DUH QRW RQO\ ¿QGLQJ RXW LI everything you said checks out, but they are also searching for some other characteristics. First of all hiring managers are looking for some enthusiasm. Anyone can memorize the company mission and their values from the website.

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sure if your excitement was shown enough during the interview, make sure to send a thank you note afterwards to make it even more obvious. Second, Recruiters will try to establish if you actually care about the job. They don’t want to see a candidate that is looking to do only the exact tasks assigned and not a thing more. They also don’t want to feel like you will only come to work to collect a pay check. During the interview you need to not only say you really want this, but also show it in, for instance, your tone and your body language.

Recruiters are seeing potential candidates all day every day. And if you’re faking it, they will see right through it. -Careers24.com

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PROPERTY SHOULD YOU PAY OFF YOUR HOME LOAN EARLY? PROS AND CONS

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THE SOWETO GIANTS ARE NO LONGER MUCH TALLER THAN EVERYBODY ELSE

Orlando Pirates endured their most miserable season in recent memory and did it in the most embarrassing fashion possible for a big club.

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MOSIMANE BACKS MASULUKE FOR PUSKAS AWARD Mamelodi Sundowns coach Pitso Mosimane is hopeful Baroka goalkeeper Oscarine Masuluke will gain international recognition for his wonder goal last season. Masuluke scored a st oppa g e -time e q u a liser with an audacious overhead-kick from a corner, with his weaker foot, against Orlando Pirates. While his goal wasn’t rewarded by the South African Premiership fans for Goal of the Season, the 24-yearold has been nominated for the annual FIFA Puskas award. And Mosimane is hopeful it’s second time lucky for South Africans, after Brazilians captain Hlompho Kekana missed out on the

prestigious prize last year. “I wish Oscarine Masuluke all the best in the Puskas awards,” he told his club’s RႈFLDO ZHEVLWH ³.HNDQD GLGQ¶W ZLQ LW last year. We hope that he wins it.”

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