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MMC TACKLES EMS TROUBLES

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DOMESTIC COMEDY

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STORIES FROM THE AFRICAN CONTINENT

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Tau tables city budget PAGE 2

FAITH MOVES MOUNTAINS PAGE 13

Mayor Parks Tau delivers his budget speech

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NEWS

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Tau tables city budget He reiterated his willingness to work with all political parties, stakeholders and communities to find workable solutions for the diverse range of challenges Mbhazima Lesego waka’Ngobeni

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Joburg Mayor Parks Tau delivers his budget speech.

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oburg intends spending an estimated R33-billion in the 2011/2012 fiscal year in addressing service delivery, building and maintaining major infrastructure projects.

Delivering his budget this week at the Mayoral Chambers in Braamfontein, Mayor Parks Tau said his administration’s agenda was one of fundamental socio-economic transformation and redress.

Tau said the budget had been balanced against revenue collection. It would spend its capital budget on traffic management, road maintenance, patching potholes, maintaining open spaces and cutting grass, reducing power outages, cleaning informal settlements and addressing illegal dumping, to list a few.

Money would also be invested in rehabilitating Bruma Lake, developing infrastructure in Alexandra, Baragwanath central precinct, Selby Village and Stretford station precinct; installing smart electricity meters, upgrading sewer and water infrastructure, roads, extending and implementing Phase 1B of Rea

Vaya, and developing new parks and upgrading existing ones.

He announced an operating budget of R29.4-billion and a capital budget of R3.7-billion for the 2011/12 financial year. He said traffic mobility and congestion would be improved through a focus on repairing traffic lights at critical intersections, as well as strategic deployment of metro police officers during peak hours. “Traffic enforcement will also be intensified on motorists infringing traffic and city by-laws.”

The underlying principles of his budget were strengthening financial management and accountability, stabilising finances, ensuring that expenditure was aligned with revenue, continuing to review all services and programmes for operational efficiencies. “We will ensure that spending focuses on service delivery imperatives and takes into account the medium-to long-term priorities that will be agreed to as part of the Growth and Development Strategy process.”

Tau said the remainder of the budget would go to the Mayor’s and Speaker’s offices, finance, environment, infrastructure and services,

the zoo, Johannesburg Development Agency, Metro Trading Company, Johannesburg Tourism Company and the Joburg and Soweto theatres.

Varying property rates rebates would be given to residential property owners who were registered on the City’s Expanded Social Package, pensioners and sectional title residential property owners, subject to conditions detailed in the City’s Property Rates Policy.

“The City’s tariff policy is premised on social considerations. This calls for tariffs that are equitable, affordable and that promote access to basic services for everyone,” he said.

His budget was the biggest ever for Joburg, and gives the City an opportunity to assess its service delivery performance and challenges, and review the effectiveness of its programmes. “It has been prepared within a context of transition,” he said.

Tau reiterated his willingness to work with all political parties, stakeholders and communities to find workable solutions for the diverse range of developmental challenges facing the city. joburg.org.za

‘The resultant statement of the consumer debtors was uncertain due to the accounting treatment of the above accruals.’

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Negative audit disapoints City Moses Moyo moses@inner-city-gazette.coza

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uditor-General (AG) Terence Nombembe has released the 2009/10 report, with the City receiving a qualified report.

The City manager Mavela Dlamini says the City is disappointed by the negative finding.

“We have started the remedial work to ensure that all deficiencies pointed out by the AG are addressed immediately,” he says.

The AG has qualified the City’s financials based on the method of accrual of revenue, that was raised at the end of the financial year because of unsatisfactory rates and trading services.

“The resultant statement of the consumer debtors was uncertain due to the accounting treatment of the above accruals. The aforesaid matters result directly from the conversion of the city’s revenue management systems across the financial year, in which 87% of the city’s revenue finalised in the old sys-

tem, and the new system handled the balance of 13%,” explains Dlamini.

Johannesburg is the only City in the country that has consolidated the accounts of its core administration with that of its municipal owned entities.

“The implication of this is that the City has to meet higher accounting standards that cover the entire spectrum of its activities,” adds Dlamini.

Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), City Parks, Fresh Produce Market, JMPD, Johannesburg Roads Agency; Tourism Company; Johannesburg Zoo; Metropolitan Trading Company and Pikitup received unqualified reports.

Dlamini says he is confident that the City will be able to address issues raised by the AG. “We are taking the qualifications raised by the AG very seriously and we will work hard to ensure they are resolved for the ensuing audit process,” Dlamini adds.

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REGION F LANDMARKS

An early fire engine at Fairview Fire Station

The Turffontein Fire Station was first of the early gold-mining town. In the east was the Fairview Fire Station, built in 1905; in the west the Fordsburg Fire Station, opened in 1907, and in the north the Berea Fire Station, 1910.

Residents had major problems extinguishing fires because Joburg had sparse supplies of water, being one of the few large cities in the world that was not built on a river. Those first houses were constructed of wood, and thatch, and once alight, they burnt to the ground within minutes.

It is believed that the first serious fire happened on 20 December 1887 at a reed stable in Sauer Street. Residents watched helplessly, having no water to douse it. According to Debbie Fiansky in Johannesburg Fire and Emergency Services Department - 100 years of Service (1900), after these incidents a fire bell was erected on Market Square.

Although the town still did not have water to deal with fires, it could at least raise the alarm, and the police could control the crowds.

In November 1888 water pipes were laid from a reservoir in Doornfontein, a large well in Auckland Park and a cattle dam on the Braamfontein farm.

But water pressure was low, and in dry winter, the reservoirs remained dry.

In 1888 the Waterworks, Estate and Exploration Company provided about £2 000 worth equipment, and the Sanitary Board built a small iron shanty on Market Square to store the equipment, but there was no fire brigade.

In May 1888 a fire at Short’s Outfitters spread and destroyed three businesses. The next day The Star newspaper’s offices burned down, but they managed to publish the story the following day. The Globe Theatre and its neighbouring bar also burned, but residents removed all the liquor before the fire reached it.

The Buffalo Freemasons formed the Volunteer Salvage Corps and Fire Brigade, chaired by Sam Goodman. Insurance companies gave £300 towards start-up costs, and the Sanitary Board offered £25 per month towards running costs, and the Johannesburg Town Fire & Salvage Brigade was born.

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MMC tackles EMS troubles ‘We said it was important to put all efforts to service delivery rather than misdirect energy to media publicity at the expense of valid employee forums’ Moses Moyo moses@inner-city-gazette.co.za In the matter involving the City’s suspended Emergency Services (EMS) head Audrey Gule, newly appointed MMC for Public Safety, Clr Matshidiso Mfikoe says her door is open to employees who want to discuss issues relating to working conditions.

Mfikoe says together with the acting head of EMS, Lazarus Makola,

they met staff members to share information about the progress being made on various concerns of the personnel, including the the disciplinary steps taken against Gule.

“Among other things, we appealed for patience and understanding while issues affecting employees are addressed in a structured manner. We also said it was important to put all efforts to service delivery, rather than misdirect energy to media publicity at the expense of valid

New detective head for Hillbrow

Col M A Masenya

Colonel M A Masenya has been appointed as the Head of Detectives at the Hillbrow SAPS. He comes from the Honeydew Cluster. The colonel is happy to be at Hillbrow SAPS and looks forward to forming a good relationships with the community and has a positive vision for Hillbrow.

He has 23 years experience in the police service.

The youth of a nation are the trustees of posterity - Benjamin Disraeli

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MMC for Public Safety Matshidiso Mfikoe PIC : ENOCH LEHUNG

Minister Obed Bapela

employee forums. Employees with grievances which management was not giving proper attention were invited to approach my office directly.

“It was emphasised that the city has officially appointed communicators to deal with the media, and it is in the best interest of the organisation for all its operations to be dealt with in a structured manner,” adds Mfikoe.

She explains that issues about

Gule and the work environment are receiving attention at the highest level.

“The City Manager has already made announcements about new uniforms and tenders issued to procure essential equipment. My door is open to employees who want to raise legitimate concerns. But those who continue to deliberately bypass the existing channels and stall the City’s transformation must feel free to leave the service,” she adds.

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LEADER / LETTERS

It is all that the young can do for the old, to shock them and keep them up to date - George Bernard Shaw

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Parents neglect their responsibility

COMMENT

The initiative by the City Health Department to roll out health services into the streets is a commendable deed that will go a long way in preventing the proliferation of disease and unnecessary loss of human lives.

In the recent campaign health officials set up blood pressure, diabetes and HIV/Aids testing stalls in Park Station, in a drive that was specifically for males. That was in line with the researched and informed observation that males often did not want to get tested for diseases when they did not feel ill, and would seek help in most cases when it became too late.

That was a wise strategic move in that the place at which the testing was conducted has thousands of people passing there each day. Hundreds of men were thus able to get the opportunity to be tested for diseases, which also helped to drive the message that the gents also need to keep a record of their health status and lead a healthy lifestyle.

The health officials also seized the opportunity to advise the men on reducing or stopping to consume harmful chemicals like nicotine and alcohol, especially those who displayed symptoms of illness and those who would test positive for HIV/Aids, diabetes or hypertension.

If this health drive would be rolled out to all parts of the city and environs it would bear some of the most positive results ever, in both preventing the development of disease and increasing awareness on health issues.

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This section of the bus lane in Twist Street is dangerous to walk in, says the writer.

Don’t walk in Rea Vaya lane A short while ago someone was almost run over by the Rea Vaya bus in Joubert Park.

The bus hit him from the side and he fell away from its path. If he had fallen in its way it would have run him over and most likely killed him.

This happened in Twist Street near the Hancock Street intersection, where pedestrians often cross the street and walk in the ReaVaya bus lane. This is a particularly dangerous part of the street, especially

because there are also speeding taxis on the other side of the Rea Vaya lane.

When the authorities built the ReaVaya road in Twist Street they had little regard for the safety of pedestrians, because no pedestrian walkway was provided. They did not realise that this is a crowded street, and that some pedestrians would get to walk in the bus lane.

The bus drivers do not help the situation by speeding along that lane, which often has many peo-

ple walking in it, especially in the mornings and evenings. The drivers often use the hooter instead of the brakes, and charge at the pedestrians to disperse them.

I advise pedestrians against walking in that Rea Vaya lane because it is simply very risky. Instead rather walk in the crowded street than risk your lives. If the bus and taxi drivers would be more careful the place would be much safer.

Claire Vermeulen Johannesburg

I was touched by the article in page 2 of your last edition (Inner-city Gazette, 16-30 June) about schoolgirl pregnancies.

This has become a common problem in our society. Parents have to make their children aware that falling pregnant reduces their chances of a better future. If a girl has to leave school to attend to a baby that takes away much of her time to study, and in many cases such girls do not get back to school to complete their studies.

Teachers have to constantly remind the children that falling pregnant is not a wise thing to do. That some of the teachers are involved in getting the girls pregnant is very deplorable.

The teachers should be there to set the example and guide the children in the proper direction.

That some of the girls fall pregnant in order to access the little money that is provided by the government in child grants is not a reason at all. Parents and teachers simply do not commit themselves to their responsibilities of counselling the children about the disadvantages of neglecting studies to pursue temporary pleasures.

RM Ndamase Jeppestown

Neotel service: we can’t make calls System offline work is wasted? we can’t make or receive calls.

We work for insurance company and we use Neotel phones, but for the past two weeks, the phones have been giving us problems.

This is really an inconvenience because it’s undermining our jobs.

We come to work early but we have to wait until 11:00 because

Every time we call Neotel they transfer us to their technicians, who don’t even know how to help us. The only word he says is that I should wait a couple of hours. Does this technician know that my time at

We are really sick of their service, if the same problems continue, we will just take their phones and throw them into the dust bin.

Gift and Mpolokeng Braamfontein

I drove to Neotel offices in Midrand and was rudely informed by the security at the gate that they do not open on Saturday.

They refused to reason with me and said I should go to Cedar Square in Fourways. I headed to Fourways, but when I got there I was informed by staff in the shop that their system is offline. I then had to go back home empty handed. What a waste of my time.

Sandra Dikgale Kensington

VIEWPOINT Economic fighters to the front This generation of revolutionaries should be remembered as the catalysts of economic transformation

GUGU NDIMA As we close the month of June, a month anointed as Youth Month on our national calendar, we should remember fallen heroes and heroines who laid a foundation for nation building in South Africa.

The month of June in 2011 robbed us of two revolutionary leaders; Mama Albertina Sisulu and Comrade Kader Asmal. These are two stalwarts who dedicated their lives to the betterment of the lives of our people. The mammoth task which lies ahead for our generation is whether are we

ready to take the struggle forward, as we are confronted with unbearable socio-economic disparities crippling families on a day to day basis.

South Africa is currently faced with ailing economic conditions which have seen retrenchments resulting in a rapid increase in unemployment. This has particularly affected the youth by and large.

Young workers are still subjected to exploitation by labour brokers in various sectors such as the retail, automotive industry as well as the services industry. The ramifications of these growing inequalities are growing frustrations of the youth which are in turn seen in service delivery protests around the country.

These conditions make our youth susceptible to drug lords, crime, prostitution and other social ills.

The youth of today should learn from the generation of Mama

Sisulu and Comrade Kader Asmal; ours is not to wait in the sidelines for economic transformation, but our mission is to be at the forefront of this leg of the struggle and fight to change the unjustifiable status quo, which favours a few elite to the detriment of the majority.

There is a growing illusion that the youth of today is a lost generation, one which has no sense of urgency in changing their immediate conditions. However, contrary to this notion, the youth of today is more energised than ever to change society, hence we have young entrepreneurs on each corner, young people who refuse to be employed and instead wish to be job creators.

The challenge is whether there is a political will to give these young people a chance. Are resources disseminated by government being utilised effectively to champion the interests of young people?

Are we seeing institutions like the NYDA delivering on its mandate?

Matters of the youth should not just be elevated as an event during June. Young people are a majority in South Africa and the mandate should be that each department, each sector should ensure that there is pro-active involvement of young people in the day-to-day running of businesses and the process of decision making.

Young people no longer want hand outs in the form of learnerships and free t-shirts on sporting or social events, they should be part of board of directors in corporate SA and voice out their ambitions in transforming society.

This generation of revolutionaries should be remembered as the catalysts of economic transformation, and lay a solid foundation for a society which will give birth to black business persons who will change the lives of our people.

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Nato tries to kill Gaddafi Tripoli - A US congressman says the top US military commander in the military campaign against Libya has admitted that Nato is trying to kill Muammar al-Gaddafi.

The Cable, a reporting service of the Washington-based Foreign Policy magazine reports that Mike Turner, a member of the Armed Services Committee of the US Muammar Gaddafi House of Representatives, said the admission was made

by Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of the Nato Joint Operations Command in Italy.

Turner, a Republican opponent of President Barack Obama, is opposed to US government support for Nato air strikes against Libya.

“Admiral Locklear explained that the scope of civil protection was being interpreted to permit the removal of the chain of command of Gaddafi’s military, which includes Gaddafi,” Turner reportedly told The Cable.

“I believed that we were targeting Gaddafi but that confirmed it, the scope Nato is pursuing is beyond civil protection, they’re exceeding the mission.”

Last Friday Turner joined other Republicans to reject a bill authorizing US involvement in the military action against Libya. However, another bill, which would have cut funding for the action, failed to pass.

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NEWS

Forces bomb villages Juba - South Sudan civilians say military jets from the north are launching attacks on villages close to the border. Al Jazeera news agency’s correspondent Haru Mutasa reported from South Sudan that among the dead are women and children.

Omar el Bashir The violence came on the eve of a visit by Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s president, to China. Bashir said on Monday that his country’s relations with China will not be weakened by Beijing’s ties with Southern Sudan.

In a few days South Sudan is to split from the north. China has been building ties with the emerging state in Southern Sudan but continues to be a major supporter of Bashir. The south’s independence will be the culmination of a 2005 peace deal that ended over two decades of civil war that killed about two million people.

Crucial issues remain unresolved, though. That includes the future of the disputed region of Abyei, which is to be decided in a referendum; the northsouth border demarcation; how oil revenues and other resources will be shared; and citizenship.

US strengthens relations

Attack on poll radio man

Yaounde - US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Johnnie Carson has praised Cameroon for having a history of political stability and hoped the democratic values continue.

The official had discussions with Prime Minister Philemon Yang. “We discussed issues relating to trade, investment, economic development, the forthcoming election expected in the second half of the year and regional politics,” Carson said.

Carson stated: “We want to see free and fair elections in which all the people of this country will have the right to vote freely for candidates of their choice.”

Prime Minister Yang and the US official also discussed Cameroon’s elections governing institution, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM).

“I did talk to the Prime Minister about the selection of the six additional board members of ELECAM, hoping that they will be independent and command respect,” Carson said.

He said his visit was to demonstrate the strong relations that exist between the US and Cameroon.

Kinshasa - A journalist at the Radio Lisanga Télévision, was attacked with sticks and machettes by unidentified men at the station this week.

The journo, Baby Balukuna had just signed off from his programme, Support Etienne Tshisekedi, a daily segment in support of Tshisekedi’s campaign for office in the upcoming elections in November.

Tshisekedi is a candidate with the Union pour la Démocratie et le Progrès Social (UPDS).

Witnesses say the journalist received an anonymous phone call inviting him to meet with the caller in his studio to take part in an upcoming broadcast.

Balukuna left his office and was immediately set upon by about 10 people, who beat him viciously.

He says he now fears for his life and has asked the authorities to return his confiscated passport so that he can seek medical attention in Europe.

Media organisations urge the government to investigate the incident, which is sadly ‘emblematic of the climate of intolerance that has taken hold in the country in the run up to presidential elections’.

Philemon Yang

Govt agents seize journos Malabo - The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the detention of a German TV crew and the destruction of their footage by authorities.

On Saturday, state security agents arrested journalists Jorg Brase, Michael Berger, Stanley Oriaro, and their fixer while filming a concert at the French cultural centre in Malabo, ZDF producer Christine Otieno told CPJ. The ZDF

crew was taken to TVGE’s studios, where security agents ordered them to hand over their footage.

The three journalists and their fixer were held for five hours. Their footage, including an interview with an opposition leader and pictures of children playing in slums was deleted, according to Otieno.

The journalists were escorted to the airport a few hours later. Authorities then

Teodoro Obiang confiscated memory cards containing footage of the interview with a human rights lawyer.

On the day the TV crew arrived President Teodoro Obiang said there are no violations

of human rights in his country.

CPJ Africa coordinator Mohamed Keita said this is the latest heavy-handed attempt to censor what the world is able to see of the country.

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Let’s drive Mandela’s message ‘If you do all those types of things, its almost a religion, but it’s not, it’s real, that’s Mandelaism’ Mbhazima Lesego waka’Ngobeni

S Mayor Parks Tau addresses members of the media.

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City to improve communication “We need to address service delivery deficiencies and improve performance, particularly regarding roads, billing and the call centre’ Lucille Davie

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ntroducing his political team to the media last week, Joburg Mayor Clr Parks Tau said his administration would be characterised by better communication with the residents of the city.

“We are trying to develop ways to improve communication, it is

important to get feedback and engage with the people of Joburg.

The team will spend a significant amount of time improving communication; we want to have a conversation with the people of Joburg. They elected us to do a job, and they will hold us accountable.”

The mayor held a four-day lekgotla last week with his mayoral committee, senior City managers, and all chairpersons and chief executives of municipal-owned entities, thrashing out the way forward under his leadership.

Clr Tau outlined a number of priorities: there was a need to address service delivery

deficiencies and improve performance, particularly regarding roads, billing and the call centre, but also the small things, like the quality of swimming pools.

The committee discussed the Growth and Development Strategy at the lekgotla, which has been revised. A stakeholder summit will be held in the near future, and a draft of the new strategy will be published by September this year.

Clr Tau touched on the demand and supply of water to residents, including infrastructure maintenance, but also looked at alternatives, like rain water harvesting.

He was concerned about the quality of ground water and river water.

He added that food security was another concern.

“We need to urgently address the issue of food security; there is a very high number of people who do not have access to food.”

He suggested that among the trees the City was planting, some should be fruit-bearing. “We need to create platforms for those who are voiceless to be heard.”

Clr Tau foresees an intensive eight-week consultation coming up. “We can’t talk on our own. We don’t want obfuscation; we need to know what the real issues are.”

The mayor added that the City was committed to a youth development programme.

“We’re a very youthful city. We need to focus attention on the youth,” he said.

This meant talking to young people about issues, including establishing ward forums, and encouraging the youth to take responsibility for themselves, he said.

He welcomed interaction with the media. “We need a partnership with the media. Some of them will criticise us; we’ll try not to criticise the media.” joburg.org.za

peaking at the recent launch of the international Nelson Mandela Day initiative in Houghton, Human Settlements Minister Tokyo Sexwale said this is about the ethics of understanding how to help a fellow human being, the principles of justice and uplifting the underdog.

“We are all friends in the circle of Nelson Mandela. There is a need for us to know that to take forward Mandela Day, it is the ethics of what he stood for, the ethos of his struggle, the values of reconciliation, democracy and freedom,” he said.

Sexwale, who sporadically impersonated the elder statesman, said he could not speak for Mandela and how he would like people to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day. “He said it’s in your hands. That’s it.

If you do all those types of things, it’s almost a religion, but it is not; it is real.

That’s Mandelaism,” Sexwale said.

He regaled people with anecdotes of how he had always wanted to emulate Mandela and his memory of their first meeting on Robben Island.

“What distinguishes this person in my view? Is he the greatest president?

No, there were presidents before him.

For me, the man is the greatest reconciler, that is why we have to learn to protect that basic achievement of this man that has put us in this non-racial system which we have in South Africa.”

Nelson Mandela Day is an international campaign devised to encourage ordinary people to devote 67 minutes of their time on 18 July, Mandela’s birthday, to a humanitarian activity that upholds his ethos and legacy. The 67 minutes symbolise the 67 years Mandela spent fighting for non-racialism, reconciliation, conflict resolution and equal human rights.

According to the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the day is a global call for people to do something that represents the values that Mandela personified.

“For now it is in our hands to push the message on, drive that message of Nelson Mandela, the greatest reconciler of all time.

That message still has to find root, still has to grow from each hand and from each person as we cover the globe. That’s the Nelson Mandela I know,” Sexwale said.

As always, a number of activities have been planned as a prelude to 18 July, and everyone is urged to participate and commemorate Mandela’s legacy.

On that day, Mandela will turn 93. joburg.org.za

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Robbery suspect nabbed Crime Correspondent

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olice have arrested one 26 year man who was wanted in connection with an armed robbery at Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal. The suspect was found with an unlicensed firearm in his possession.

Sgt Jenny Pillay of Hillbrow police says a detective investigation into the armed robbery suspect’s whereabouts led them to a flat in Hillbrow at the corner of Pietersen and Twist streets.

“Police found a male and female occupant, and the male was the one wanted for the armed robbery. Police searched the flat and with the assistance of the female found a Norinco pistol with one magazine and three live rounds of ammunition hidden in the fridge. The firearm will be sent for ballistic examination to determine if it was used in the commission of other offences. The suspect will appear at a KZN magistrate’s court on charges of armed robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.”

Sgt Pillay adds that Hillbrow police are appealing to the community to assist with any information that could assist them in a murder case that was reported on 21 June this year.

“The incident happened at the Nedbank Plaza building at the corner of Pretoria and Edith Cavell streets in Hillbrow, where a 76 year old black male was found murdered. The deceased was found tied up and stabbed and assaulted all over his body. Investigations are still continuing and it is suspected that the deceased was murdered between on 16 or 17 June,” Sgt Pillay said.

Anyone with information that could assist in this case or lead to the arrest of the suspect is asked to contact Warrant Officer Teffo on 082 266 6825, or the Hillbrow police station on 011 488-6511.

WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE Joburg Water informs residents about scheduled water interruptions.

Affected areas are Wolmarans Street: 13 July 7am - 5pm. The reason is infrastructure upgrade. Other areas affected are corner Twist and Noord Streets: 19 July 7am and 5pm.

For more info call 011 375 5555 or visit www.johannesburgwater.co.za.

Writing on the wall...some residents read the advertisements on the ‘community board’.

Free advertising on the wall Supermarket installs ‘community notice board’ Vusi Ndlovu vusin@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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or many years Yeoville residents have used the wall of the Shoprite supermarket at the Rockey and Bedford streets intersection to advertise a variety of items.

Earlier the Shoprite management removed the notices that were pasted onto the wall, but residents kept pasting them there. Recently, the supermarket’s management installed a board onto which the notices can be pasted, the Shoprite Community

Caring Joburg, which has the sub-theme “Supporting Joburg’s citizens” was awarded to two projects. This category recognises selfless and community-minded individuals, volunteer groups and organisations with a caring heart for Joburg.

The winners were Door of Hope Children’s Mission, for its work in ensuring that every child has a chance at a better life, and School of Practical Philosophy for its contribution to education and human development.

Board. Most of the notices advertise shared accommodation in the flats, employment, services and general community activities.

Shoprite Yeoville branch manager Alfred Ngubane says his shop attracts attracts a lot of people, especially on monthends when residents look for tenants or places to rent.

“The board wasn’t put to promote our brand; it was done because of our love for this community. We don’t charge people for sticking their notices onto the board, and all kinds of notices are welcome.”

Prior to putting the board, residents used to stick pieces of paper onto the wall, using sticky stuff and chewing gum, which made the wall dirty. Shoprite security used to remove the notices, to the disapproval of the residents.

Ngubane says at one moment the shop risked a fine from the municipality because the wall is their property. “The municipality warned us about the dirty wall. We then removed the notices but residents expressed their disapproval of that action. We then decided to put up

the community board because we wanted to minimise the dirt and we thought it would make the community advertising more convenient,” Ngubane adds.

The community board may however not accommodate all the advertising, and some notices are pasted outside the board. Ngubane says they may not put up another board to accommodate the increasing demand for space. “We cannot make another board for the wall because it is expensive, and we paid a lot of money for this one,” he adds.

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Testing...a man gets his blood pressure tested during the health campaign.

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City men’s health drive Sizwe Mathe sizwem@inner-city-gazette.co.za Joburg city’s Health Department recently conducted a campaign at Park Station to increase awareness about men’s health issues.

During the campaign men were screened for hypertension, diabetes, prostate cancer, tested for HIV/Aids and provided with health education which focused on chronic diseases of lifestyle, common types of cancer, prevention of HIV infection and promoting a healthy lifestyle.

The campaign was conducted in partnership with NGOs that included ANOVA Health Institute and Sonke Gender Justice. Senior Medical Advisor at ANOVA, Dr Oscar Radebe said men should not seek help only when they are sick.

“This results in premature deaths,” he added.

Ellionora Lebethe, the department’s deputy director pleaded with men to utilise clinics around them. “This is the first campaign where men’s health

is addressed comprehensively. Those who have been screened will get their results from the nearest clinics. This was the beginning of lengthy campaigns to come,” explained Lebethe.

After testing for HIV/Aids, an ecstatic Bethuel Netshidzini, 27, vowed to stop smoking and drinking alcohol.

“I am excited that my results came negative, I will test again after three months,” he said.

Sexagenarian Alfred Kekana encouraged men to look after their bodies.

“I tested for diabetes, high blood pressure and prostrate cancer because prevention is better than cure,” said 60 year-old Kekana.

City’s spokesperson Nkosinathi Nkabinde added that the campaign will strengthen awareness about preventable health problems and early treatment of diseases among men. “Like women, men have specific health needs. Due to lifestyle choices they need medical care and screening that is different from women,” he added.

For health related matters contact the department on 011 407 – 6477.

‘Men should not seek help only when they get sick’

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n Monday morning a car hit a pedestrian at the intersection of Pritchard and Mooi streets in the Joburg CBD, hurling him high into the air and fracturing both his legs.

When paramedics arrived the man had lost consciousness, and they stabilised and rushed him to hospital. The car’s windscreen was completely destroyed, with blood stains all over it.

The driver of the BMW, Alwnyne Serfonetein of Boksburg said he did not see the man.

“He came out of nowhere, there was no way I could not have seen him. I was not driving fast even though the robot was open for me.”

The motorist was furious about the accident. He added that the man must pay for the car’s damages. “It is not my fault, may be this guy was drunk because he

did not even look where he was going. He must definitely pay for my car.”

Eyewitness Khutsho Aphane said they heard a sound which was like that of a lightning bolt.

“All of us were surprised how a slow moving car could hit someone this hard. There is no chance that he will ever walk again, his legs are completely broken,” Aphane said.

Police at the scene said a case of reckless driving would be investigated.

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Holiday entertainment for kids Up to 500 children attend a programme of games, Biblical stories, crafts, drama, music and sports Sizwe Mathe sizwem@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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ince the dawn of Kids Week in Hillbrow, school holidays have never been the same for children as they are offered a week long session of fun, laughter and new friends.

This year’s winter event started on 27 June at the Lutheran Church

in Hillbrow. Themed Face fears and live your dreams, the event has been another ‘razzmatazz showing’, according to the event’s coordinator Mandla Mahlangu, who added that the initiative hopes to reach out to all children in the inner-city.

“During the week between 9am and 3pm, up to 500 children led by 70 helpers attend a programme

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Mahlangu added that plans are under way to host a Teenagers Week in September this year.

Christopher Mvunge, 20, a volunteer in the event, said Kids Week has been therapeutic. “It opens one to many experiences,” he added.

Buhle Mgubasi, 16, also an event

volunteer, added that managing children is not an easy task but is fascinating.

Only children between ages of 6 and 13 can participate in the programme. Throughout the programme they have been provided with food sponsored by Hillbrow Spar. For more details contact Mahlangu on 076 071-3873.

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After undergoing intensive renovations, the new look Coronia Gardens building (pic left) adds to the general rejuvenation of Berea.

This building has been restored to its former glory with the exterior having been repainted in Joburg’s distinctive trademark colour scheme. It has provided decent and attractive rental accommodation in the area.

The once derelict building on O’Reilly Road was bought by Jozi Housing in March last year after three years of negotiations and legal wrangling.

The renovations of the 157 bachelor and 167 one-bedroomed flats were completed this year, and accepted new tenants at the end of March.

Jozi Housing Letting and Credit Control Manager Felix Ford explains that the company has put

a lot of effort in making Coronia Gardens a state of the art building.

“A lot of people have been coming to our offices for accommodation. Our target was 100 people by this time, but already 185 units have been occupied. We hope by September all our units will be rented out.”

Ford adds that first month rental is free, tenants only pay a deposit.

“Our major aspiration is to provide affordable accommodation to all,” he adds.

Coronia Gardens features heat pump technology, replacing the previous expensive electrically powered boilers, back up lights when there is no electricity, three shops and a jungle gym.

Ford adds that the company plans to set up a crèche next to the building and introduce an Aids Community Centre. “We are on the way to the restoration of Berea, Hillbrow and Yeoville,” he says.

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revamped radio station operating in Braamfontein is set to go live on 16 July.

Trans Africa Radio is one of the few on the DSTV audio bouquet that reach the whole of Africa, in addition to the online streaming, according to its spokesperson Mika Stefano.

He adds that this is a new movement that supports local music, uncovers unsigned artists, play’s B side tracks and debuts the newest of the hits.

“We are about to crank up the volume on your dull weekends and inject a new sound into your living rooms.”

The station prides itself in playing a minimum of 70 percent African music, with some shows dedicating their show to the finest of local music.

Mika Stefano, a well known social commentator and celebrity blogger, heads the revamp.

Joining him in turning Trans Africa Radio into the pulsating streaming station is Saz. The two host HomoNoHomo together. After hosting the show on internet radio station, Rhythm100 Radio, they jumped at the opportunity of growing Trans Africa Radio to a new young audience. Their show is one of the few that play 100 percent African music, everything from the latest rock ballads to the most memorable Kwaito

DJ parade...some of the Trans Africa Radio DJs. hits. They have selected a likeminded team of young DJs. “Also joining the movement as the Voice of the Station, is well known SA hip hop legend, Slikour. As we know, after his SAMA outburst he strongly feels that we need to support more of our own music. He is happy that we are doing something to create a change, and he

is happy to be a part of the change,” says Stefano.

Trans Africa Radio has been a part of the DSTV audio bouquet for eight years. “We are thrilled with the new selection of DJs and cannot wait to see it grow. Together with the new voices and experienced management we can promise you that Channel 172

is going to become a firm favourite over your weekends,” Stefano says.

He adds that those interested may listen to Trans Africa Radio by switching on their DSTV audio bouquet onto Channel 172.

The Trans Africa Radio station, which will be on air by 16 July, will also be available online.

Message of endurance The production amalgamates several styles of art into one production and explores emotion as it moves through anger, passion, pain, love and spiritual growth Arts Correspondent

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rtist Nelisa Kala has been wowing audiences across South Africa with her original sound and powerful lyrics.

Her new production, The Awakening is a multi-art production which comprises spoken-word poetry and pensive afro-jazz/soul fusion music, written and composed by Nelisa Kala which makes its debut appearance at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown from 30 June to 10 July.

Kala says the production promotes a spiritual awakening of emotion, positive creative expression and change.

“It amalgamates several styles of art into one production and explores emotion as it moves through anger, passion, pain, love and spiritual growth,” Kala adds.

The eclectic combination of various genres of music with traditional Xhosa, Zulu, French and English lyrics intends to appeal to a mass audience. Coupled

with moving poetry, this production will lead the way in avant-garde artistic movements.

It comprises all of her original poetry and music which, with the accompaniment of a small ensemble, progresses into a divinely-inspired masterpiece.

Nelisa Kala is an experienced performer and previous radio personality on East Coast Radio. She is also an avid writer whose poetry is often featured online and in print media.

Most recently, her works have been a regular feature on dotonline.co.za and Uncut Magazine and she has also been featured on Ses’khona, Studio 53, Amazing Time Detectives and more recently appeared on Top Billing.

She has performed at the Women’s Empowerment Conferences, sharing her poetry with audiences of 500 and more, and has also performed at numerous private and corporate functions around the country.

Kala started the trombone at age nine, and has performed at a national level, including performances at the Grahamstown Standard Bank Jazz Festival, where she was chosen as a member of the National Youth Big Band annually for four years.

She also has a parallel career in theatre and has played in several productions ranging from one act plays to full scale musicals.

Kala has surrounded herself with an astonishing array of acclaimed performers and art-innovators for this project.

The Awakening hopes to challenge negative perceptions and instil a message of beauty through poetry and song. The production also aims to share a message of strength, endurance and perseverance by motivating change.

The high level of audience interaction makes Kala’s performance light hearted and entertaining, and guarantees a footstomping good time for all.

Poet and Afro-Jazz musician...Nelisa Kala

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All star cast in domestic comedy A fresh take on a once-loved play, nurtured by SA’s legendary director Arts Correspondent

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Multi talented ...Sibulele Gcilitshana

ritten by Fatima Dike and originally directed by Barney Simon, So What’s New? is presented at the Market’s Barney Simon Theatre since 28 June and goes on to 14 August.

This is interesting domestic comedy about four township women who work in and outside of the legal system. While revolution brews outside, they watch soap operas; their private lives acting as an increasingly powerful counterpoint to the forces of darkness at work beyond their garden wall.

Fatima Dike has been a widely recognised playwright, poet, director, teacher and political activist and was the first African woman to publish a play, The Sacrifice of Kreli - in South Africa. Her other play credits include: The First South Africa, The Crafty Tortoise, The Glass House, Street Walking and Company Valet Service.

Directed by emerging black talent Princess Mhlongo, who recently impressed audiences at the Market Theatre with her production of Zakes Mda’s And The Girls in Their Sunday Dresses, this promises to be a fresh take on a once much-loved

play, nurtured by Barney Simon, South Africa’s legendary director.

The production featured an all-star cast: Andrea Dondolo, who captures South African small-screen audiences on Stokvel; Thuli Thabethe, whose riveting performances have won fans on the most-watched TV series, Zone 14; and, revisiting our stages, is the multi-talented Sibulele Gcilitshana. We also welcome the new talent Zimkhitha Kumbaca.

The design team includes Nomvula Molepo, with her glimmering take on lights, dazzling costumes by Thando Lobese and a magnificent set design by Shilongane Nkoane.

Group presents secret drama ‘It relates to real life challenges and teaches about marital problems’ Sizwe Mathe hence the title,” Malevu says. sizwem@inner-city-gazette.co.za The Edenvale Acting Drama Society Festival (EADS) recently new theatre production called crowned the production as the best Journey of the Truth, which is in its category, and Malevu as best about disability, is currently on show director. at the Hillbrow Theatre, performed Actors Tebogo Tladi and Mamogala

by Hlalanathi Community Theatre Mogapi were also recognised.

Project.

Mogapi says the production shows The message of the play is that dis- day to day living issues. ability is not inability. Its director “I enjoy the part where the secret Bheka Malevu says the production is revealed, it just shows that walls is about a secret kept between two have ears.” families who fear that the truth can The group’s previous productions destroy their relationship. include Rand Power, a play created “Many people have been touched in partnership with Hillbrow SAPS by the production because it relates following the initiation of police to real life challenges and teaches raids and Behind the light. audiences about the nature of mariHillbrow Theatre is situated in Katal problems. The truth has its way pteijn Street in Hillbrow and can be of coming out in this production, reached on 011 725-5413.

Domestic violence...a scene in Journey of the Truth.

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Back by demand: Death of a Colonialist Arts Correspondent

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his is a production that has won three Naledi awards in the ‘best production of a play’, ‘best performance by an actor in a lead role’ and ‘best director’ categories.

It is back at the Market Theatre’s Barney Simon by popular demand from 2 September to 16 October.

Greg Latter, writer of the films Forgiveness and Goodbye Bafana,

returns to his theatrical roots with this powerhouse drama about a disintegrating white academic family in Grahamstown.

Death of a Colonialist tells the story of Harold Smith, an aging, eccentric, unpredictable but extremely passionate history teacher at a high school in Grahamstown.

His passion is South African history, most specifically the history of amaXhosa. Smith is at the end of his powers and his increasingly erratic teaching techniques are making the school’s hierarchy look for

‘This is a funny, sad, profound and passionate play that weaves between the tragedy of our past and the challenges of our present’

some n e w blood in the history department. He is aware of the moves against him but believes his passionate teaching will always win the day.

What Smith is not aware of is that his wife has terminal cancer and has decided not to tell him. His two children, who have moved overseas, decide to come home for an unconventional family reunion.

Some hard truths await Smith, who is so wrapped up in his own life and his passion for history that he is unaware of the personal tragedy unfolding in his own life.

Dealing with questions of identity, history and terminal illness, this is a funny, sad, profound and passionate play that weaves between the tragedy of our past and the challenges of our present. Ultimately, Latter’s play reinforces

what it means to be South African.

The strength of the script has attracted a great production team, headed up by film, television and theatre director Craig Freimond (Gums & Noses, Sorted), fresh from finishing his second film Jozi.

Actor Jamie Bartlett who won the 2010 Naledi Award for Best Performance by an actor in a Lead Role, star of the small and big screen, returns to the theatre after spending the last few years creating one of South Africa’s most memorable villains in ETV’s Rhythm City – David Genaro.

Joining him from Cape Town is veteran actress Shirley Johnston, Carl Beukes and Ashleigh Harvey.

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he preliminary Springbok squad of 49 players named for the 2011 tournament include 21 Rugby World Cup winners.

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The Springbok squad includes experienced players like Bryan Habana (right).

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aving starred in the PSL and Bafana Bafana several footballers seek overseas contracts, but they are not easy to come.

Orlando Pirates star midfielder Andile Jali is likely to turn out for his PSL club this coming season, according to Prosport International promoter Mike Makaab.

Jali was instrumental in Pirates’ exceptional performance last sea-

son, in which they won a treble of trophies. Makaab says Jali’s immediate future lies in South Africa.

“He is destined for great things.

Unless the right offer comes he would be wise to spend another year with his PSL side. If something really interesting comes we would consider it. He is in no hurry and we are in no hurry, so we will have to wait and see.”

Makaab’s Prosport International boasts of rising stars like Anele Ng-

congca of KRC Genk and Ghanaian Mohammed Awal Issah at Red Star Belgrade, and Jali is an addition to the list. “The big European clubs may already have started buying players, but it is still very tough for the rest of Europe, we will see how it shapes up over the next few weeks,” says Makaab.

Meanwhile Kaizer Chiefs linkman Siphiwe Tshabalala missed out on a move to English Championship club Nottingham Forest in January

when the club failed to get promoted to the Premiership in the play-offs, and coach Billy Davies was fired.

Shabalala’s agent Jazzman Mahlakgane said he is looking for other clubs outside the UK, but would not provide further details.

“Everyone knows that he wants to go overseas. He has played in the World Cup and needs to keep growing. If we get a good offer, I’m sure the club would be helpful with the transfer,” Mahlakgane said.

Another player who seeks an overseas contract is Sundowns striker Katlego ‘Killer’ Mphela.

In January Serbian club Partizan Belgrade offered about R20 million for the player, but the bid failed to secure a move for him. Agent Glyn Binkin said Partizan did not return because there have been problems in Serbian football league.

“I would not be happy to send him there now. We will find options, he is good enough to play in Europe.”

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SA applies to host 2013 AFCON

Soccer Correspondent

Soccer Correspondent Owing to the current political unrest in Libya, which was set to host the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to move the competition elsewhere, and South Africa has officially applied to host it.

In a press statement CAF announced that ‘after careful consideration’ a decision has been taken to move the tournament to another venue for security reasons.

“CAF have decided to move the tournament to another country because of the current instability in Libya,” a CAF official said.

He added that Egypt and other countries are also interested in hosting the tournament in place of Libya.

“We will make a final decision before announcing the tournament’s qualification draw next September,” he said.

For the same reason CAF recently moved the 2011 African Youth Championship from Libya to South Africa.

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Goalmouth melee...Bucs and Amakhosi action in the last Soweto derby.

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everal charity organisations will benefit from the Carling Black Label Cup soccer game between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Soccer City on July 30.

This is according to Black Label marketing manager Shaun Katz. He explains that in the competition fans will pick the players for the July 30 Soweto derby.

“Fans have to dial *120*764* plus the code they find under the Black Label beer bottle caps, followed by #. One code from the bottle allows a single player choice, entry is free and the deadline is July 27.”

Katz added that the Black Label tournament has nothing to do with the Telkom Charity Cup. “This is only a partnership among Black Label, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.”

He said they are proud to involve Dutch soccer icon Ruud Gullit as the ambassador of the Carling Black Label tournament.

“He is coming this week to announce the charity work linked to the competition. He will also conduct soccer coaching clinics in football development projects.”

Katz said over a million ‘be the coach’ entries had been received so far from more than 100 000 fans and consumers.