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Festive safety Community safety volunteers and police pose during the safety campaign in Joburg, see page 2.
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Pics left and right : Community safety volunteers give safety pamphlets to members of the public during the event.
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City’s festive safety drive ‘No one may deal in fireworks unless that person holds the required fireworks licence in terms of the Explosives Act’ Sizwe Mathe sizwem@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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arious City of Johannesburg entities converged at Park Station on Wednesday to interact with commuters and shoppers about the
importance of safety and security in malls. The campaign forms part of a series of public safety awareness campaigns which started last month. As part of the campaign, municipal entities such as the Emergency
Management Services (EMS), Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and South African Police Services (SAPS) taught shoppers and commuters about road safety, preventing fires, correct usage of fireworks, safety during parties and what motorists should do in cases of encountering flooded roads. City’s spokesperson Thembelihle Radebe explained that the aim of the campaign was to further create awareness about safety and security among the residents. “Malls are an ideal platform to engage with residents and provide members of the communities an opportunity to experience all the three services at once,” she said. Radebe added that the campaign also assisted in influencing a change
in behaviour and adhering to city’s by-laws during the festive season by residents. During the campaign, EMS issued pamphlets to residents detailing the safe usage of fireworks. The pamphlets informed residents about city’s fireworks bylaws. “No one may deal in fireworks unless that person holds the required fireworks licence in terms of the Explosives Act. Don’t allow children to ignite fireworks and don’t ignite fireworks near animals,” reads the bylaw. The residents were further advised to use fireworks responsibly during this festive season or face a fine of between R 1000 to R1 500 if they do not do so. JMPD spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar
urged motorists to drive safely during this festive season. “There will be no mercy for drunken and speeding drivers this festive season. Once caught, they will be arrested at once. Drivers with unroadworthy vehicles will also have their licences confiscated. Buckle up and keep to the speed limit. Should you be caught driving 40 kilometres above the speed limit, you will be arrested,” warned Supt Minnaar. To report a fire, call the EMS emergency number 10177 or 112. To report floods, contact Johannesburg Roads Agency through Joburg Connect on 011 375 5555. To report house break-ins, car hijackings and general crime call SAPS on 08600 10 111 or 10111.
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Festive cheer for the kids Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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his week Bad Boyz security company owner and deputy chairperson of Ekhaya Neighbourhood Hendrik De Klerk donated more than 400 packets of sweets and toys to four creches in Hillbrow. De Klerk was accompanied by the Hillbrow Social Crime prevention coordinator Cst Nkosinathi Mgimethi and members of the Hillbrow Youth Desk. During the proceedings DeKlerk wished the children and teachers a happy festive season. At the same time cleaners from Bad Boys Security took time to clean the streets as a crime prevention measure.
Part of the renovated Spar supermarket in Twist Street. PIC : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY
Newly renovated
Left and above : Hendrik DeKlerk and Cst Nkosinathi Mgimethi during the event. PIC : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY
The Fontana Supersaver supermarket has added colour to Twist Street, according to director Dario Afeltra. “The improvement and renovation to the store is a commitment to our promise of providing clean, fresh food with a smile and quick service, 24 hours a day,� he adds.
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COMMENT Many employees of apartment buildings in downtown Joburg are precariously accommodated on the rooftops of the highrise blocks. The rooftop residents are often cleaners and security guards employed by the proprietors or agents of the accommodation companies. To get to their rooms from the ground they ride lifts to the last floor, then they scale a flight of steps, many of which are rusted and slippery iron. Low parameter walls, mostly not more than a metre high, are there, supposedly to prevent people from falling over the edges and plunging to death. Some of the residents say incidences of such tragedy have gone unheeded by property owners for decades. Many rooftop dwellers do not observe safety precautions. They sometimes sit on the parameter walls, often when they drink. In one show of bravado a man thrilled his friends by standing on the thin parameter wall and challenging them to push him over. Proprietors say the employees live there for free, but some residents say the rentals are secretly deducted from their salaries. Some of the rooftop residents however rent the rooms ranging between R500 and R1 000. Most of the rooftop rooms are so small they cannot take in double beds, so most couples sleep on single ones. The beds are mounted on piles of bricks to create space for their possessions underneath, and even to accommodate children and visitors. Furniture, cutlery and other items are crammed into the tiny space. Amazingly some live with their whole families in the tiny rooms. The residents use communal kitchens, bathrooms and toilets. Some of them are in disrepair and poor hygienic condition. In some buildings residents have to carry bucketfuls of water each time they visit the loo.
The scenes above characterised the Hillbrow neighbourhood on New Year in the 1990s.
Now a safer neighbourhood In those days Hillbrow was a generally traumatised community
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ith the several festive season safety campaigns going on I believe the Hillbrow neighbourhood has evolved into a peaceful place, where all residents enjoy their festivities without having their lives threatened in any way. Having lived in Hillbrow for the past 20 years I have many memories about how the suburb’s residents celebrate the festive season, and particularly the New Year. Up to about the year 2000, the festive season degenerated into a war zone. The criminals were out on a robbery and shooting spree, while the cops were also out chasing and shooting at them. From the beginning of November there would be what had come to be called the ‘festive heists’, in which armed robbers ran wild and robbed nearly all the cash vans that ventured into the suburb. From the beginning of December up to the end of the year
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The climax would then arrive on New Year ’s Eve. Towards 12pm the whole neighbourhood would turn into a roaring warzone, and the police would not venture into areas like the then notorious Quartz Street. By the top of the hour the residents would turn completely crazy and throw almost anything that can be thrown into the streets. Some residents with guns would also open fire at random into the streets where there were people. Among the items that were thrown were old fridges, TV sets and beds. Many people were injured in the streets, and many died. If you would get to the then Hillbrow Hospital you would witness a horror scene in terms of the injuries on community members, many of whom were very drunk. The same was happening at the then Johannesburg Hospital. At the same time if you visited the Hillbrow police
station you would find hundreds of people arrested on allegations of unruly and drunken behaviour. Many were charged with serious crimes like murder. But because of community safety awareness campaigns through the years, by 2000 the signs of change were significant. I am glad all that is all over, the people of Hillbrow have evolved to be responsible residents. They no longer drink till the next morning, they no longer shoot and stab each other as they did in the 1990s. Above all, they now celebrate New Year peacefully, without throwing anything out the balconies. They have learned that if they have old fridges they can donate them to relatives instead of throwing them away. I hope all the inner-city residents a safe and enjoyable festive season. Thabi Ntabeni Hillbrow
Mayor’s festive season message
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there were uncountable shootouts and robberies, and many people were dead, injured and arrested. The police added to the confusion by conducting endless raids in the flats looking for criminals. In that they often beat up and arrested many innocent people. In those days Hillbrow was generally a traumatised community. Either in a bid to comfort themselves or dismiss their existence as worthless, many Hillbrow community members drowned themselves in alcohol during this period. This was to such an extent that you would think all the residents of this suburb are always drunk. That continued into Christmas, with the drunkenness heightened. The neighbourhood pubs were roaring with business and men and women drank till the next morning. At the same time stabbings and robberies continued unabated.
We have come to the end of one of the most eventful and productive year, Mayor Parks Tau writes
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e started of with a rush that only an election year could provide, as the country’s eyes were fixed on Joburg as the flagship municipality, waiting to see the verdict of the voters after 10 years of democratic governance. The voters gave us a decisive mandate to carry on with the work we have been doing. Towards the 2011 Local Government Elections, we committed to working together with the people of Joburg to build better communities. From this basis the Johannesburg 2040 Growth and Development
Strategy was born. We have collectively decided to review the 2006 GDS based on the context that we are now faced with. We also realised that the City will have to become more resilient in order to adapt to changes and challenges, such as climate change, resource scarcity, food insecurity and increasing inequality - to name but a few. It is clear that the GDS Outreach Process has also made great strides in bringing the citizens of Joburg closer to the City of Johannesburg. The GDS outreach process has been of tremendous significance in building a collective vision of the future city of that we all aspire to live in. Together with the people of Johannesburg we have agreed on a common vision for the future, developed by capturing the important values, aspirations and ideals that various stakeholders expressed throughout the GDS outreach process.
Our collective vision statement states that: “Johannesburg - a World Class African City of the Future – a vibrant, equitable African city, strengthened through its diversity; a city that provides quality of life; a city that provides sustainability for all its citizens; a resilient and adaptive society.” The Joburg 2040 Growth and Development Strategy has proved that there will always be a place for every resident, if we work together. The City has also undergone some important changes during this year, with the appointment of a new Mayor, and Members of the Mayoral Committee, with new and added responsibilities for us. We welcomed our new City Manager, Trevor Fowler. We can look back on the year 2011 with pride. We are making a difference in the lives of the people of Joburg through provision of essential services and
introduction of important social and economic programmes. Without the unwavering support from our loyal residents, we would have never been where we are today. Whether you are off from work or are still working through the Festive Season, keep safe. We trust that you will use this period to relax with family, friends and neighbours. Please support the efforts of law enforcement agencies. Adhere to the rules of the road: do not exceed the speed limit, look out for pedestrians, do not drink and drive, avoid drugs and similar substances and promote good conduct. Protect the children, women, the elderly and those with disability. The City of Johannesburg would like to take this opportunity to wish all its residents and citizens of Johannesburg a great Festive Season and a Happy Prosperous New Year!
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Gbagbo’s party shuns polls Abidjan - Polls open for parliamentary elections, the first since a disputed presidential poll sparked months of violence, but ex-president Laurent Gbagbo’s Ivorian Popular Front party (FPI) has called for a boycott of the polling. Violence erupted after Gbagbo refused to step down in favour of winner President Alassane Ouattara. Gbagbo is Alassane Ouattara awaiting trial at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of crimes against humanity. The FPI says the electoral commission is loyal to the new ruling party, and will manipulate the results. They also claim that the army is intimidating their supporters. A UN peacekeeping mission has been carrying out educational campaigns over the vote; and deployed 7 000 troops to provide security, and 25 000 Ivorian police and military to guard the poll. Thousands were killed after the presidential poll last November, when Gbagbo refused to hand over power. The boycott is seen as a strategic move, as the party says it would only participate if government freed Gbagbo and his allies. The majority of Gbagbo’s entourage are in prison or under house arrest, including his ministers and the former first lady. Tens of thousands of his supporters are in refugee camps in Ghana and Liberia.
FOCUS ON AFRICA
Army chief under attack
Tripoli - This week the commander of the Libyan army Major-Gen Khalifa Heftir survived an attempt when gunmen opened fire on his convoy Saturday morning. Military spokesman Sgt Abdel-Razil al-Shibahy said no one was harmed, and that soldiers arrested Maj-Gen Khalifa Heftir the two gunmen, who are in custody. It was unclear who the men were affiliated with. Heftir was trained at Benghazi’s military academy and in the Soviet Union, and defected from former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s government in the 1990s, following the conflict between Libya and Chad. He then fled to the United States. His nomination as chief-of-staff was opposed by some brigades in the Libyan army in November. In a separate incident a gunfight near Tripoli’s international airport between two ex-rebel brigades led to two fighters being wounded. Army official Samy Kamuka said the firefight erupted when former rebels from the Zintan Brigade clashed with those from Tripoli. A member of the Zintan Brigade, however, said it was the national army who attacked his brigade while attempting to retake control of the airport from them.
Rebels on the rampage
Cops in post poll killings Kinshasa - Police chief Charles Bisengimana has confirmed that his men killed four people this weekend. After reports that six people had been killed, Bisengimana confirmed that four people had been shot by police, three looters, and a woman killed by a stray bullet. Human Rights Watch spokesperson Anneke Van Woudenberg said they are receiving reports of shooting in the Kinshasa neighbourhoods. “People are being abducted by police and individuals in civilian clothes,” Van Woudenberg said. The central district of Gombe in Kinshasa remained calm on Sunday, with UN peacekeepers patrolling the Boulevard Du 30 Juin highway. Defeated opposition UDPS party leader Etienne Tshisekedi had declared that he would give his supporters a signal for some kind of action. Incumbent DR Congo President Joseph Kabila was reelected with 49 percent of the vote.
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Monument for slain leader Nampula - Commemorating the inauguration of a statue for late ex-president Samora Machel in Nampula city, President Armando Guebuza said the principles defended by Machel went beyond politics and extended to the ethical, mortal and cultural spheres. Similar statues are being erected in all provincial capitals, as part of the commemorations of the 25th
anniversary of Machel’s death in a plane crash at Mbuzini in South Africa. Guebuza added that Machel had been able to inculcate these values and principles not only in people of his own generation, but also in following generations. We feel the duty to venerate the memory of this national hero, and to make his teachings our guide for action leading to
Juba - Fresh fighting has erupted following a rebel assault on civilian and police bases in Pigi County in Jonglei state. Rebel leader Gen George Athor Deng’s men attacked Atar village, killing scores of villagers and wounding others, deputy governor Hussein Maar Nyuot said. The rebels failed to agree with a government delegation in Nairobi recently, after which General Athor vowed to instigate more violence. He took up arms after losing a race for state governor last year, claiming the elections were rigged in favour of the incumbent SPLM’s Kuol Manayng Juuk. Another group that rebelled following elections was headed by Peter Gatdet, who later sealed a deal with the government and returned to Juba. But his senior commanders rejected the deal, accusing the social development of our people.” him of accepting bribes and vowed to stay put. The Nampula statue, made of bronze, “The phenomenon is that when you rebel, you is 3.2 metres high, standing on a 2.3 mewill be appeased, but this time the law will take its tre plinth, giving the entire monument a height of 5.5 metres. Gen George Deng course.” deputy Speaker Daniel Awet Akot said.
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Set entrepreneural
dreams in motion ‘The future growth of this country lies in the SMME sector, where entrepreneurship is the creator of jobs Moses Moyo moses@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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Police officers with matron Zodwa Nene (purple top) and some of the chidren during the event. Pic : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY
Cops donate gifts to destitute kids ‘The children feel the love and warmth, they can feel that there are people who care about them’ Sizwe Mathe sizwem@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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his week Tuesday, Hillbrow police donated Christmas gifts to children at the Nkosi’s Haven shelter in Berea. Receiving the gifts, the matron Zodwa Nene said: “We are very happy to have caring people like these. They have made us part of their family and it means a lot to us. The children are excited; they feel the love and that there are people who care about them. This is the best Christmas gift ever.” Nkosi’s Haven is an NPO that provides access to education, different therapeutic activities like sports, and work-related opportunities.
“Our mothers are encouraged to build their capacity through various activities, during which, if leadership and initiative is shown, an internal position is offered, such as childcare worker, matron, or resident manager,” said Nene. The organisation also covers all funeral and burial costs in the event of death. “We ask mothers to foster our young resident orphans, hopefully providing some additional support in substitute for the loss of their own mothers,” she added. Currently the centre accommodates 11 mothers and 48 children, 22 of the children are orphans, said Nene. “We also appeal for assistance from anyone who can donate
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a Christmas tree to inject an atmosphere of Christmas to the children,” she said. Hillbrow police spokesperson Sgt Jenny Pillay wished the children a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. “Hillbrow SAPS visits the shelter every year to show children love and to show that the police care about them,” she said. If you are interested in helping Nkosi’s Haven continue to care for a growing number of women and children, join the centre as a volunteer, urges Nene. “We are continuously grateful for the wonderful support of our volunteers.” For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Lynn Sewell via email: volunteer@nkosishaven.org.
s many down tools for the festive season, others fantasise about not having to return to their old jobs in the New Year. “One of the ways they can realise such a dream is to open their own business,” says Shaun Govender (pictured), CEO of the Business Place, a NPO that serves as a gateway to services, information and business facilities required to assist new and existing entrepreneurs set up and grow a business. When is it the best time to open your own business? Anytime, product or service. Compile a says Govender, as long as you feasibility report that includes: do the necessary preparation be- The market environment - it forehand. is crucial to know in-depth both Govender advises that, if you your target market and your are planning on starting a busi- competition. ness in the New Year, you The technical and operational should use the coming holidays requirements in terms of equipto strategise your way forward ment, labour and financing; into business. Financial projections i.e. the According to Govender, would- expected expenses and income be entrepreneurs often don’t of the business and the possible take the plunge into business be- sources of financing. cause they can’t seem to find the The next step is to use this data time to develop their ideas and to compile a comprehensive get started on the entrepreneur- business plan. ial road. “Most people would think of “If you use your downtime this as a daunting task, however wisely, 2012 could just turn out it is not as difficult as it sounds,” to be the year that you realise Govender comments. “There your dream and start your own are feasibility analysis tools and business,” he notes. business plan templates on the The first step into business is Internet that you can use.” probably the easiest and most Ideally, would-be entreprepleasant: dreaming neurs must have and imagining the “If you use your a business plan kind of lifestyle you and be able to downtime wisely, want to lead, the communicate type of business that 2012 could just turn their business would interest you, out to be the year concept by the how much income that you realise your time they apyou’d prefer to earn, dream and start your proach a busipossessions you’d ness incubator own business,” like to own and goals or a financial you wish to achieve. institution for It is best to write down these financing and assistance. dreams and, from there, get down “We have assisted thousands of to the business of planning, and entrepreneurs during the past 10 mapping out how you’ll achieve years and have seen that good this, step by step. preparation greatly determines You can opt to buy an existing the success of a new venture,” business, invest in a franchise or says Govender. “The future launch a brand new enterprise. growth of this country lies in Should you choose the last op- the SMME sector, where ention, you need to come up with trepreneurship is the creator of an idea that has profit potential. jobs and wealth. So use your Spend time writing down your time wisely these holidays and business idea in as much detail set your entrepreneurial dreams as possible. in motion. You will not regret it “Preferably pursue an idea in and your idea can make a differa field that is familiar to you ence.” and for which you have great For more information on serpassion and talent,” Govender vices provided by The Business points out. Place services, visit www.tbp. Set time aside to conduct mar- co.za, phone 011-833-0340,58 ket research; ensure there’s a Marshall Street, Joburg or Esustainable market for your mail joburg@tbp.co.za
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MZALA’S THOUGHTS Jabu Nxumalo jabu.nxumalo@gmail.co.za
Execution hasn’t solved problem
The execution of Janice Linden in China for smuggling drugs has had mixed reactions from South Africans. According to news reports, she was caught carrying three kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine (tik) at a Chinese airport in November 2008. It appears she had exhausted all appeal processes. The government tells us that it tried in vain to get her death sentence commuted to a life sentence. The Chinese were hell-bent to send a message that such behaviour will not be tolerated. They could be right or wrong, as while the news of her death sent shockwaves, yet another young South African woman was caught in Thailand with cocaine hidden in her dreadlocks. In our context, does this shock therapy help in dealing with our social problems? Last week, the Western Cape government introduced a system where they loaded CCTV footage of car accidents on the website for all to see. They argue that such shock therapy will reduce accidents. It is easy to criticise when sitting in opposition benches, but governing is something else, and this proves that this government lacks ideas in dealing with social problems. Recently they came with an HIV testing gimmick, where those who test stand a chance to win R50 000. How low can a government sink? Such inhuman reaction to social problems has not worked, and the Chinese can attest to this. Even with the Americans, who also have the death penalty, murders continue. Reality is that until social conditions that fuel crime such as rape and murder, which mainly occur in the context of alcohol and drugs, are addressed, we will not be able to deal decisively with crime. Proponents of the death penalty argue that execution of criminals like murderers deters others for fear that they will also be executed, and also that murderers, once dead, will have no opportunity to commit additional murders. On the other hand, opponents of the death penalty dispute its deterrent effect, arguing that few murderers weigh the possibility that they may face the death penalty. They also argue that execution is not the only form of incapacitating criminals, but life imprisonment is equally incapacitating. This argument can also be applied to drug smuggling. If proponents of the death penalty were to be believed, then there will be no manslaughter cases in the US, and people would have stopped smuggling drugs to China long ago. In almost all drug cases, the victims are poor people. They are victims of communities broken by drug abuse, drug fuelled crime, and even of the death penalty for crimes committed. The people who make millions out of drug dealing get away free. Our country has become a haven for hit killings (Anni Dewani case), funny characters and mafias seem to be operating willy-nilly, leaving a trail of destruction with assassinations (Cyril Beeka murder). Buying drugs in Jozi is as easy as buying bubblegum, in the CBD, Braamfontein, Bruma, Yeoville. The least said about Sandton the better. Drug dealing in Jozi is pushed by international syndicates. Many will argue that this is because our criminal justice system does not mete out harsh sentences. But it is only the runners who get caught in most instances. Until we deal with the underlying problems of poverty, unemployment and inequality, the problem of crime internationally will never be addressed.
‘ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT’ The 15 ton Pikitup truck almost ran over and crushed the 1 ton bakkie at the Nugget and Pritchard streets intersection in Joburg CBD on Monday. The driver of the bakkie escaped with light injuries. Police are investigating a case of negligent driving. Pic : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY
Hotel donates furniture to school Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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he Protea Hotel Parktonian has given 40 desks and chairs to the Progressive primary school in Braamfontein, according to the hotel’s marketing manager Debbie Prinsloo. “This is the third time that the hotel has donated gifts to the school, this is in the hopes of making school life more pleasant for the children. Last year the hotel built a jungle gym and sand pit in the
school’s playground,” Prinsloo says. She adds that the general manager of the Protea Hotel Parktonian hotel, Bennie Barnard recently played Father Christmas to the pupils of the Progressive primary school, with the help of staff members of the Johannesburg Fire Station. “There was great excitement for all the children on the day as Barnard arrived on a fire engine as Father Christmas. He handed out gifts to the pupils which the school had provided,” Prinsloo says.
Hotel manager Bennie Barnard (in red) with Joburg fire station staff.
ATM ‘helpers’ arrested Crime Reporter crime@gazettelive.co.za
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s a man tried to withdraw money from an ATM in Malvern two men took his card, saying they were helping him with the machine, says Cleveland police spokesperson Cst Mpho Masakhane. “One of the men inserted the card into the machine and asked the owner to key in the PIN. He did, but after that the machine apparently made some noise, and the two suspects fled the scene in a motor vehicle.” Police were alerted about the incident and the suspects were arrested nearby and charged with theft, Cst Masakhane adds.
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Left and above : paramedics and Metrorail personnel attend to the injured woman. PICS : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY
Woman leaps off Noord Street bridge Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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woman recently fell of the Noord Street rail bridge and plunged over 40 metres into the railway line. Witnesses said the unidentified woman, who is about 25 years old,
HILLBROW POLICE ARRESTS Theft 11, Assault Common 25, Assault GBH 33, Fraud 12, Drunk and Driving 20, Domestic Violence 3, M I to property 3, Driving without license. 5, Shoplifting 6, Robbery Common 14, Assault on Police Officer 2, Possession of Dagga 2, Contravention of copyright Act 2, Crimen Injuria 5, Theft under false pretence 4, Possession of drugs 6, Reckless and Negligent Driving 2, Trespassing 2, Hit and Run 1, Murder 2, Smash and Grab 1, Possession of suspected stolen property 2, Armed Robbery 2, Interference with Police duties 1, Intimidation 1, House breaking and theft 1, Perjury 1, Possession of stolen vehicle 1, Dealing in drugs 1, Possession of counterfeit money 3, Child abuse 1, dealing in Dagga 2, possession of car breaking implement 1, Possession of dangerous weapon 2, Dealing in counterfeit cigarettes 1, Selling liquor without license 1 and 37 undocumented person and loitering and public drinking 11
CONTACT DETAILS FOR CLEVELAND POLICE The Cleveland SAPS urges the community to contact them should they need assistance. The contact numbers are : Station Commander: Col Dlamini - 082 372 0178 Visible Policing Head : Col Slabbert - 082 455 7834 Next week the Inner city Gazette will publish the numbers for the four sectors in the Cleveland precinct.
may have deliberately leapt off the railway bridge in what was perceived as a suicide attempt. “At the time she jumped off there was a train coming along the rail line, which made us think she was aiming at having the train run over her body. She however fell only a few centimetres off the railway
line and the train missed her by a few centimetres,” one witness who declined to be named said. Metrorail security guards ran to the scene to help the woman, and called emergency prsonnel to the scene. Paramedics soon came and attended to the woman, who was still alive but visibly in great pain.
Witnesses believe it was a suicide attempt
Paramedics would not immediately ascertain the extent of her injuries, but she had sustained what appeared as serious head injuries. This is not the first time a person has jumped off the Noord Street rail bridge with the intention of committing suicide. In one incident last year a man of about 35
years of age did the same. A train drove over him, cutting him into two pieces and killing him instantly. By the time of going to press there had been no comment about the incident from Metrorail and no response from Joburg Emergency Services media liaison.
THE ARTS
African Footprint goes overseas The song-and-dance musical dramatically fuses the hypnotic heartbeat of the African drum Arts Correspondent
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team of 40 African Footprint cast members have left for Gaungzhou, China, as they celebrate their 10th anniversary return tour. This new generation of “Footprinters” will travel for some six weeks to Haikou, Nanning, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Yunan, Shanghai, Jiaxing and Beijing provinces. On July 7, 2002 the Chinese Ambassador to South Africa, Lin Guijin, said African Footprint’s visit was a historic breakthrough in cultural relations between South Africa and China. This positive contact has perhaps been part of the melding of relations between the two countries that has resulted in the inclusion of South Africa in the BRICS group of nations, which includes Brazil, Russia, India and China. This is South Africa’s longest running show, with some 4 000 performances. Since this internationally acclaimed show’s inaugural performance before Nelson Mandela and other international dignitaries on Robben Island on Millennium Eve, 31 December 1999, African Footprint has continued to spread its uplifting mes-
Drummers : Left to Right: Moses Mandlazi, Mandla Hlatshwayo, Richard Loring, Aubrey Khanyile and Shana Kokwane Kneeling: Tseko Lethoba
sage of optimism in countries such as the US, Australia, India, Monaco, Europe, Israel, Mexico, Lebanon and recently France, where the show was awarded the Paris Match Certificate of Excellence and Professionalism. This dazzling song-and-dance
musical dramatically fuses the hypnotic heartbeat of the African drum. The cheerful pennywhistle with Kwela-jive, traditional gumboot, tap dance, contemporary ballet and hip-hop pantsula, to tell the story of the people of Africa. Producer/Creator Richard Loring
emphasises that the African Footprint cast has the passion and commitment of ambassadors. “The group wishes to promote, in the words of the acclaimed South African poet, Don Mattera, the culture of this beautiful, beautiful land, South of Africa,” he adds.
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n explosion of colour, including all the sights and sounds that make Jozi such a vibrant city will be on display when the Joburg Carnival once again brings the streets to life on New Year’s Eve. This year’s festival goes green. Its theme, Jozi my Jozi 125, will also celebrate Johannesburg turning a venerable 125 years old, and for the first time will feature a troupe representing street kids from all over Johannesburg. Participants are hard at work putting together their costumes and fine-tuning their acts. That will include a celebration of music and dance that is sure to amaze onlookers. The troupes will be depicting their regions with colourful cos-
tumes, flags, floats, choreographed dance movements, music and poetry. A group of stilt walkers will be entertaining and interacting with the audience in the parade. It is the eighth year that this festival, a stalwart on the entertainment calendar, will make its merry way through the famed City of Gold. More than 2 000 carnival participants from all seven regions will converge at Kotze Street, Hillbrow. Each region has its own subtheme, and will have its own mini-carnival in the weeks leading up to New Year’s Eve. Other cultural groups residing in Hillbrow, Berea and Yeoville will also be participating in the parade. Joburg Carnival’s acting director Alba Letts says the 2011 carnival will be bigger and better than ever.
“Come and join us and support the participants who have been working long, exhausting hours to design costumes, build them and rehearse their moves for the big day. Come and join Joburg as we celebrate 125 years, and see in the 126th year of Joburg’s official existence.” The mini carnivals kick off on Tuesday 20 December in the Alex, Sandton and Norwood area with their theme, Siya Da. The next day sees Soweto celebrating its theme, Going Green. On Thursday, 22 December, Midrand and Ivory Park display their theme, Shuku Shuku Seed to City. The Westbury, Riverlea area comes alive on 23 December with its interpretation of Jozi Chameleon 125. On Tuesday the 27 December, Roodeport and Braamfischer region celebrates Go-
SABT director resigns Board deputy chairperson to act as MD till a replacement is made Arts Correspondent
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he managing director of the South African Ballet Theatre (SABT), Trish Downing (pictured) has resigned for personal reasons. The Board of Directors of SABT has accepted Downing’s resignation. Her last working day at SABT will be the end of this month. Chairman of the Board of Directors Cedric Ntumba ex-
pressed his gratitude on behalf of the Board to Downing for her contribution to the company during the course of her tenure. “As SABT’s 10th anniversary year draws to a close, I thank Downing for the effort and enthusiasm which she brought to the company during the year.” James Campbell, vice chairman of the Board has agreed to act as interim managing director, while the board consider a full time ap-
pointment. He is currently CEO at Rockwell Diamonds Inc and chairman of the South African Ballet Theatre Trust. He is also the acting chairman of Common Purpose South Africa, a leadership development NGO. SABT is currently on stage at the South African State Theatre, Pretoria, until December 18th 2011 in the full length production of The Sleeping Beauty performed to Tchaikovsky’s magical score.
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Left and above : scenes of jubilation in last year’s Joburg Carnival. PICS : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY
This will also celebrate Joburg turning 125 years old ing Green, Going Clean. The next day, Inner City Evolution shows off the theme Revolution, and on 29 December Lenasia, Eldos, Orange Farm celebrates with Untold Stories and Milpark Skills Development celebrates with Indigenous Games. The 2011 Johannesburg Carnival is brought by the City of Johannesburg’s Community Development Department and the Directorate of Arts, Culture and Heritage.
The parade will start at noon in Kotze Street in downtown Jozi, and make its way to the Newtown Precinct across Mandela bridge. It will end in Newtown Park with troupes from different regions competing against each other for the different prizes. Prizes will be given out for the best large costume displayed, best troupe costume, best overall interpretation of the sub-themes and the best choreographed region.
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Awards for budding artists The artist is allowing the space to ‘speak through him’, rather than attempting to speak on its behalf Arts Correspondent
Somewhere there...actors wearing SADF tunic replica costumes faced the wrath of the apartheid government.
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‘Border tale’ is back
It hits the audience with the force of a sledgehammer Arts Correspondent
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ritten by Anthony Akerman, directed by André Odendaal and designed by Kosie Smit, the play Somewhere on the Border will be presented at the Market Theatre’s Main theatre between 10 January and 12 February 2012. It was written in exile, intercepted in the post and banned by apartheid censorship. The language was considered offensive and the portrayal of the armed forces deemed ‘prejudicial to the safety of the state’. The Argus hailed the play as ‘the toast of the Grahamstown Festival’ when it opened in South Africa in 1986. It was praised for its ‘bitingly funny language’ (The Star),
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as ‘the best army play’ (Natal Witness) and as ‘the ultimate anti-war statement in SA theatre’ (Argus). The play also attracted the attention of the military police in Cape Town, who confiscated the actors’ army browns they were wearing as costumes. While performing in Johannesburg, two actors were severely assaulted by members of the Defence Force’s Civil Co-Operation Bureau (CCB) in an unsuccessful attempt to shut down the production. Exactly 25 years after the play was first performed in Grahamstown, André Odendaal’s innovative production opened at the 2011 National Arts Festival. Not one of the actors in this talented cast
was born when Anthony Akerman wrote the play. “The past is a foreign country,” LP Hartley famously wrote, and these young actors give life to a story that makes the old South Africa seem both foreign and familiar. After almost two decades of silence, the border war has forced its way back into public discourse, and this production of Somewhere on the Border is part of that dialogue. Leon van Nierop concluded his review on Artslink saying the play performs an open heart surgery on the South African psyche. “It is timely, finely acted and forcefully directed. See it at all costs. It hits the audience with the
Tallest Man on Earth - a man possessed Melodic sensibility and deft lyricism Arts Correspondent
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wedish singer and guitarist Kristian Matsson (pic) is a softspoken guy who stands somewhere around five and a half feet tall. But on stage, he’s known as The Tallest Man on Earth, a name he’s earned by giving unforgettable live performances with one of the boldest, most captivating voices around. He is currently on tour for his latest album, The Wild Hunt, which will be presented at the Joburg Theatre on 11 February. Releasing one of 2008’s most powerful records Shallow Grave was just the beginning for the Swede who has been praised by Pitchfork as ‘a natural-born folksinger, earnest, clever, and comforting’.
It is impossible to discuss The Tallest Man on Earth’s music without acknowledging Bob Dylan. The seemingly effortlessness, the melodic sensibility and the deft lyricism all recall Dylan’s early years. But when you witness the Tallest Man on Earth perform live, you are watching a man possessed. The energy pours out with every word. Full of intensity and raw emotion, he paces the stage, bringing the audience into the palm of his hand, completely lost in his songs. With the release of The Tallest Man on Earth’s second album The Wild Hunt his fate was set, as word of his commanding voice and intoxicating melodies continue to spread across the globe.
force of a sledgehammer.” And in Cue, Peter Frost summed up his feelings in the following words: “But the legacy of this play, finally, after all these years, performed right now, here, is massively positive. For an army of 40+ men (and their families) battling the consequences of latent rage, this is an acknowledgement that their history is not incidental, despite the context of their tragedy. Good news. Nothing stunts healing like disregard. Ask SA’s other Lost Generation.” This exhilarating play is performed by Glen Biderman-Pam, Charles Bouguenon, Dylan Horley, Luan Jacobs, André Lötter, Kaz McFadden and Ndino Ndilula.
Over 700 people attended the Michaelis Graduation Show and Prizewinners’ Event, which was one of the highlights in the local arts-calendar. This year’s winner of the Michaelis Prize, the most prestigious prize awarded annually by the Michaelis Art School to the most outstanding body of work produced by a student during the year, went to photographer Ashley Walters. Working within the canon of social documentary photography, Tierney fellowship nominee Ashley Walters’ images are a complex and rich engagement with the construction of community. His ‘portraits’ of unsafe spaces on the borders of the urban city, from shadowy alleyways in which ghost-like figures flicker into focus to public bathrooms under stark fluorescent light, are juxtaposed with the interior of much-loved homes in low-income housing blocks. Working in close collaboration with community leaders, Walters has set out to explore his dangerous terrain with an open mind in order to present it as a place of contradictions. The artist is, in his own words, allowing the space to ‘speak through him’, rather than attempting to speak on its behalf. His body of work Dark City, rather than a finite chapter in his practice, is the beginning of a process of exploration, a way of looking at the world, that will extend far beyond the parameters of a Fine Art degree. Other major prizes awarded were: Cecil Skotnes Prize – Bongi Dlamini Special Staff Award for an excellent body of work and contribution to the school – Anna Stielau South African Society of Artists prize in recognition of excellence in practical work Kirsten Lilford Hayden Lubisi Award – in recognition of creative work which has been inspired by or results in the creation of partnerships that bridge social, cultural or economic divides – Fikile Mqhayi and Ashley Walters. The exhibition can be viewed at the Michaelis School of Fine Art, 37 Orange Street, Gardens. For further information contact Nadja on 082 316 5272.
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SARU promises thrilling tourney ‘The IRB Junior World Championship provides a competitive arena to develop some of the best upcoming players’ Rugby Correspondent
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outh Africa’s hopes of claiming the IRB Junior World Championship may once again depend on their performance against England, following the announcement of the draw by the International Rugby Board on Monday. Dawie Theron’s young stars have again been pooled with England, having suffered defeat to them at the same stage in this year’s tournament. South Africa also lost to England in the semi-finals in both the inaugural 2008 and 2009 events. The one success came in 2010 when England were beaten 2722 in the bronze medal match in Argentina. South Africa have also been drawn with Ireland and Italy in a tough Pool B, while defending champions New Zealand take on Fiji, Wales and Samoa in Pool A. Pool C is equally tough with
Australia, France, Argentina and Scotland drawn together. The International Rugby Board has confirmed that the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town and the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch will jointly host the tournament between June 4 and 22. In a move away from recent Championship formats, the 2012 event will feature just two venues with triple-headers being played on five match days to maximise crowds and create a festival format within what is a large Rugby heartland. IRB chairman Bernard Lapasset said the IRB Junior World Championship has grown to become one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the global rugby calendar. “It delivers a competitive development pathway for our Unions as well as a fantastic competitive product which has proven a hit with fans and
broadcasters. So far, 111 players have made the step up from the tournament to win full test caps, including 49 players who made their mark at Rugby World Cup 2011. We look forward to another memorable tournament in 2012, and the opportunity to embrace the rich rugby heritage of the region with the dynamic and free-flowing rugby provided by the next generation of international test stars.” The South Africa Rugby Union (SARU) said it is committed to delivering a tournament to further the growth of rugby within the country, while building on the record-breaking 2011 edition staged in the Veneto region of Italy, which was screened live by 19 broadcasters to 142 territories. IRB tournament director Philippe Bourdarias said: “The IRB Junior World Championship is strategically important both for the IRB and participating
Unions, as it provides a competitive international arena to test and develop some of the best up and coming players and referees in the world. South Africa has a proven record in hosting wonderful rugby events and I am sure the teams and players will enjoy a unique experience.” SARU President Oregan Hoskins said: “We are delighted to host the IRB Junior World Championship 2012 in our rugby-mad country, and we look forward to welcoming the teams.” The South African pair of Patrick Lambie and Francois Hougaard join an illustrious list of rugby graduates. Those include New Zealand’s Rugby World Cup 2011 winners Aaron Cruden, Zac Guildford and Sam Whitelock, Australia’s David Pocock and Will Genia, England’s Courtney Lawes and Ben Youngs and Wales’ youngest ever RWC captain Sam Warburton. SA Rugby
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t the Nasrec Indoor Arena in Johannesburg on Sunday Bongo Lipembo stopped former SA lightweight champion Amon Baloyi in the seventh round. Baloyi had weighed in 1.32 kg over the welterweight limit for the tournament. The bout was scheduled for 10 rounds but referee Wally Snowball stopped the farcical affair two minutes 48 seconds into the seventh round when Baloyi was not fighting back. It was clear from the start than Baloyi,
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from Limpopo, was intent only on survival. He threw hardly any meaningful punches. Lipembo, who hails from Kinshasa in the DRC, fought at a pedestrian pace from the first round and even resorted to clowning. Baloyi’s record dropped to 11-7-2, with 8 knockouts. Lipembo (66.64 kg) improved to 122-9 if his reported record is correct. He is now unbeaten in his last six fights. In September this year Lipembo outpointed former South African and World Boxing Foundation junior welterweight champion Samuel Malinga
over eight entertaining rounds. Baloyi won the national title in May 2008 when he knocked out Irvin Buhlalu in the fourth round, but later lost it to Patrick Malinga. He collapsed after the fight and spent some time in hospital. He was out of the ring for 15 months before losing on points over six rounds to Jerry Nekhubve. In his only two fights last year he drew over 10 rounds with Tsiko Mulovhedzi and lost on points over six rounds to Mzizi Qwabe. However, he is still ranked sixth best welterweight by Boxing SA.
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TKO awards The biggest cheer went up as Benni collected the striker award Soccer Correspondent
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he award winner at the 2011 Telkom Knockout have been announced, with Orlando Pirates taking three of the four prizes on offer. Buccaneers star Moeneeb Josephs won Goalkeeper of the Tournament and dedicated his prize to the Pirates goalkeeper coach. “Thanks to the sponsors for making the award available to us, it is reward for those who put in the effort, to my teammates I say it would not have been possible without you. I would also like to personally thank my goalkeeper coach Alex Revoredo,” Josephs said. The Defender of the Tournament award went to Pirates centre-back Siyabonga Sangweni, who was humble in his acceptance of the prize. “I would like to thank God and my teammates, and then my captain Lucky Lekgwathi, it is an honour to play with you,” he said. BidVest Wits’ Sifiso Myeni collected Midfielder of the Tournament, but suggested his teammate
Sibusiso Vilakazi would have been a worthy winner as well. “I think this award belongs to one player who deserves it more than I, my teammate Sibusiso Vilakazi. Well done to Pirates and all the best for them,” he said. The biggest cheer went up as Benni McCarthy collected the Striker of the Tournament award, having netted three goals for Bucs to lift the trophy. “Thanks all the sponsors for putting on such a great event, and to Bidvest Wits for providing an entertaining final. To my teammates, without you guys this wouldn’t be possible, especially at my age. I appreciate everything that you have done for me, making me feel so comfortable. To fellow nominee Ryan Chapman, a special shout-out to you, good luck for next time.” All of the award winners walk away with R100 000 in prize-money. The Player of the Tournament, which has McCarthy, Sangweni and Chapman as nominees, will be announced at the PSL Awards at the end of the season. supersport.com
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Banyana in line for top awards The team had a brilliant year, and topped it by qualifying for the 2012 London Olympics Soccer Correspondent Banyana Banyana and Russianbased striker Nompumelelo Nyandeni have been nominated for the African Football Confederation (CAF) awards scheduled for Ghana on 22 December. The annual ceremony is the continent’s premier awards event which recognises the best achievers in African football for the year. Banyana Banyana has had a brilliant year and topped it up by qualifying for the 2012 London Olympic Games, while striker
Nyandeni has been a revelation for the squad. The South African senior women’s national soccer team has been nominated for the African Women’s National Team of the Year category, while Nyandeni will vie for the African Women’s Footballer of the Year 2011. The other nominees in the category are Cameroon and Nigeria. Nyandeni, who played a key role in Banyana’s qualification for the Olympics next year, will battle it out for the biggest prize with Miriam Paixao Silva of Equatorial
Guinea and Perpetua Nkwocha of Nigeria. This year’s event, which will take place in Accra, Ghana, will be televised to a global audience and will be attended by the big names of African football. South African Football Association (SAFA) president Kirsten Nematandani said: “Our women’s national team has done exceptionally well this year, and the nominations are due recognition for an excellent season. We hope this will spur them to do even better at the Olympic Games in London.”
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