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AFHCO director Wayne Plit, AMDEC manager Thembisa Jemsana and AMDEC CEO James Wilson during the event.
Banks urged to invest more in the Joburg inner-city
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New shopping mall opens Nosizwe Tshabalala nosizwe@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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new shopping centre has been opened in End Street, Doorfontein in the Joburg CBD. During the official opening of the End Street Mall at 120 End Street in Doornfontein last Friday, AMDEC Property Development CEO James Wilson said there is still a lot to be done to make Johannesburg a functioning city. “It would be great if banks and the government get involved with private developers to assist in improving the city,” he said. Renney Plit, chairman and chief operations officer of AFHCO Holdings added that the develop-
ment of the shopping centre is a reflection of the turnaround experienced in the inner city. “End Street Towers which is approximately 7000m2 is the largest conversion from empty commercial to residential property in the world with 924 housing units. It offers double the number of apartments that the iconic Ponte building has, and the residential component is aimed at accommodating people whose household income is between R3500 and R16 000 per month,” Plit said. He added that it is important to eradicate slumlords, drug dealers and lessen crime. “This cannot be achieved without the help of the residents,” he said.
The construction work on End Street Towers took about 14 months; and the interior was completed in 10 months. “The occupancy rates are at 80 percent, with about 1 500 tenants living in the building. It is fitted with the latest technology, including internet access in every flat, private telephone, DSTV aerials and biometric access points that only allow tenants who have been fingerprinted to live in the building,” said Plit. He added that the shopping mall is located within five minutes of the Ellis Park precinct, University of Johannesburg Campus, Doornfontein railway station, Rea Vaya Station and End Street Park.
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Embrace the spirit of Ubuntu
COMMENT We are approaching a period in which the international community observes the rights of children and women in the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. This global human rights drive takes place every year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10 December, the International Human Rights Day. This becomes a particularly important period as it also incorporates the Universal Children’s Day and World AIDS Day. During this campaign communities are urged to spread awareness about the negative impact of violence on women and children, and to act against such. Every year, government, civil-society organisations and the business sector work together to broaden the impact of the campaign. By supporting this campaign, thousands of South Africans have also helped to increase awareness of abuse and build support for victims and survivors of abuse. There are several community based rights groups which have taken it upon themselves to stand up for the rights of women and children, which have to be lauded for their efforts. Those include well known groups like People Against Women Abuse (POWA), Tswaranang Legal Advocacy Centre, Wo+men Against Child Abuse and more. Such groups need all the support they need to sustain the activities in ensuring the safety of women and children. Theirs are activities that are carried throughout the year to improve the welfare of women and children. In the approaching period men are urged to take part in the campaign. Common opinion is that most of the abuse is perpetrated by men onto women and children, and so the campaign would be more effective if it enjoyed the full support and participation of men.
Let’s not allow the recolonisation of Africa in an indirect, subtle manner A pro Ubuntu march along the streets of Johannesburg in 2008.
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e as South Africans must begin treating our fellow brothers and sisters from other African countries as our own. It is quite disheartening for some barbaric people to treat brothers and sisters from other countries in Africa as animals. Africa is a continent for all Africans and it is a privilege for all Africans to feel at home in any African country. The hatred directed to foreign nationals is based on stereotypes and disingenuous gross generalisation. It is highly unattainable that one Nigerian national translates to all Nigerians being drug dealers; this is a feeble myth which must be deflated from people. Have we, as South Africans, become so ‘civilised’ or developed in that we refuse to accept our brothers and sisters as ours? Have we
It should not only be acceptable that Europeans, who are legitimately foreign to our land, be addressed as German-South African whereas our brothers are derogatorily referred to as ‘kwerekwere’. We must all, as Africans, continue to preach a doctrine of love for Africa, defend it at all times. Let’s embrace the spirit of Ubuntu - love and respect each other as brothers and sisters. There is also this notion that South Africa is an Australian country in Africa. This is utter rubbish. We may be a powerhouse in Africa, but we must bear in mind that it is through partnerships with other African countries that we see an exponential growth of our economy. Pfano Mudau Hillbrow
I spent so much time living up to the promises I made to him, and never expected anything more than a reaction from him, Yolanda Zondo reflects.
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mately results in the perpetuated hatred of foreign nationals, which subsequently leads to a xenophobic camouflage of criminal behaviours. Admittedly, foreign nationals do a lot of positive things for our country more than they are accused of the negatives. Think of small shops around town and the employment they create. They do not only create employment for the same South Africans, but also make vital goods accessible till late hours. Let’s not allow the recolonisation of Africa in an indirect, subtle manner. Once we see a sister or brother from Mozambique as a foreigner in Africa, then the Western powers will easily take advantage of our disunity and re-apply their old divide and rule tactic.
Memories from the ring
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easily forgotten that it is the same countries that supported us during the cruel and oppressive system of apartheid? How do we, as South African citizens, come to a conclusion that all Nigerians are drug dealers without any evidence? If, indeed, there is any substance to the perceived notion, then why don’t people report these dealings, with evidence, to law enforcement agencies? There seems to be an obsession with finding fault from our brothers and sisters, we accuse them of taking our jobs, women and all forms of mischief. We seem to be suffering from a chronic disease of entitlement syndrome, we expect everything to be delivered to us, whereas our foreign nationals counter this through hard work. This syndrome, ulti-
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remember the first time I laid my eyes on that ring. It was three days before our first anniversary, and moments after I had just given him a ring as a symbol to promise that I would be forever committed and loving towards him. He put the ring on the corner of the bed, a spot he was certain I would see it, as I would sit at the corner of the bed when applying lotion. When I saw it there my heart was filled with joy, and part of me
wished it was an engagement ring. I put the ring on my ring finger and got excited because it was such a perfect fit; I giggled and quickly transferred it to the right side as it was a promise ring. I got myself together and explained to him just how this ring had made me feel. However, it was the very same ring that hardly stayed on my finger. I felt as though I expected so much of him after the ring. I spent so much time living up to the promises I made to him, showing him just how much I loved him, and I never expected anything more than just a reaction from him. But it seemed the more I showed feelings of affection, I was asking him to love me less. What was I to do? This man I prayed for, the one I stood in front of my dear family and proclaimed my love for. The same man who promised to love me through anything when we
met, was now telling me of how he doesn’t know if he loves me. I was hurt the night he said those words to me, and things never felt the same. Even with the ring on my finger and the promise of marriage I was so afraid. How was I to live through my days knowing that the man I love so much had doubts about me? Nevertheless, I visited him and one night I woke up and laid there beside him, I was so sad and being there with him felt so wrong. I felt tears streaming down my eyes and wondered where all the happy moments had gone, all the days of promised love, all the energy I put into showing him how committed I was to him and all I got in return was: “I am tired,” or “I am not in the mood,” or “Not today.” Even in my most terrible moments, whenever he called I was there. I cleaned for him, cooked and did his laundry, and I expected nothing but the love I once had and was promised. I have heard cliché
phrases ‘love is blind’ or ‘love is a fool’s game’. I have even witnessed the pain my sisters endured because of love. I promised myself that I would never let such happen to me, but age can really fool you. No matter how you love some men, most of them will just be so ungrateful. Further to that, they will mention how complicated you are and say the most hurtful things to make you feel pathetic, and it works. The pain of those words hurt so bad that they can drive you to insanity. But blessed by God, we are women and time does heal us. I loved my ex and part of me still loves him, and I wonder why. I question myself each day why I cannot just hate him, and now I know, I am not meant to hate him. I loved him, he opened my eyes and made me aware of what I should never go for, and for that I thank him. In this ring is embedded a memory, a time I will never forget and belief that someday I will find a better man.
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UN stance on drug trade Bissau -The UN says partnerships are urgently needed to combat organized crime in West Africa. Yury Fedotov of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said the issue of illicit drugs is not the problem of one country, but the entire international community. “Trafficking is a major threat to Guinea-Bissau’s development and has led to a big increase of illicit drug use.” According to UNODC, an estimated 13 tons of the cocaine trafficked through West Africa in 2009 was consumed or stored in the region, leading to severe drug-related health concerns. During the same year, about $800 million was spent on drug use, which contrasts with the country’s GNI of $400 million. UNODC has been working with Guinea-Bissau’s authorities to tackle the issue in several ways. Fedotov stressed that these policies need to be accompanied by multilateral efforts. “We can only respond to this by ensuring that our own efforts are also structured, well planned and cohesive,” he said. Fedotov went on to meet with President Malam Bacai Sanhá and Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Júnior to discuss drug-related security issues.
States in diplomatic row
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Genocide awards issued Kigali - Students who survived the 1994 genocide have awarded President Paul Kagame a certificate of recognition for his role in leading the Rwandan liberation war and stopping the genocide. The students were celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Student Genocide Survivors Association (AERG) at Amahoro National Stadium. “This is in recognition of his efforts to stop the genocide as he led the Rwanda Patriotic Army,” said AERG national coordinator Egide Gatari. Defence Minister Gen James Kabarebe received the award on Kagame’s behalf. Gen Kabarebe said the student association was formed at a time when Rwanda was still facing many problems. He added that the government had established the Fund for Genocide Survivors (FARG) to ensure that children who survived genocide could obtain basic requirements. “You are the pioneers of unity and reconciliation; your fight against genocide is of great importance,” he said. The students also awarded businessman, Egide Gatera, who donated 1.5ha land for the construction of the One Dollar Complex for survivor children.
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Asmara - Eritrea has rejected Kenyan allegations that it arms al-Shabab fighters in Somalia, as a diplomatic row between the two countries intensifies. On Friday Kenya’s Foreign Affairs minister Moses Wetangula said he had raised concerns with the Eritrean ambassador about information that arms supplies are flowing from his country to al-Shabaab, and also threatened unspecified action. Eritrea denies arming the fighters and says such allegations are stirred up by regional rivals to sully its reputation. It described Kenya’s implied threat of action as ‘unfortunate’ ahead of an anticipated visit to Kenya by its own foreign minister. Kenya sent troops into Somalia three weeks ago to fight al-Shabaab it blames for a wave of kidnappings and frequent cross-border attacks. Nairobi has warned of air strikes on al-Shabab bases in response to reports that Eritrea had flown weapons into Baidoa. Al-Shabaab’s commander Sheikh Hassan Aweys said his group would not surrender their key strongholds. Kenya has kept an eye on its neighbour, awash with weapons and mired in conflict since the overthrow of Siad Barre in 1991.
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Church bombing claims 2 Nairobi - Two people have died in an attack on a church. Police chief Leo Nyongesa said a woman and two children were injured when attackers hurled a grenade at the Pentecostal Church in Garissa. Police spokesperson Charles Owino said Garissa is a predominantly Muslim town, adding that those responsible for the attack could be religious
rivalry, or al-Shabaab sympathisers. The spate of attacks, including one on Swiss tourists on Friday, could deal a blow to Kenya’s tourism industry which just recovered from election violence in 2008. On October 13, two Spanish aid workers were seized by gunmen. On October 1, gunmen snatched French woman Marie Dedieu. She later died in captivity. In
September, armed men seized British Judith and David Tebbutt north of the Lamu archipelago. Tebbutt was shot dead while his wife was captured. She is believed to have been sold to pirates in Somalia.
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Addis Ababa - Two Swedish journalists charged with terrorism face years in prison after their arrest in a prohibited region. Ethiopian troops captured Johan Persson and Martin Schibbye during a gunfire exchange with a rebel group in Ogaden. Press freedom groups say the two were embedded with the Ogaden National Liberation Front rebels while working on a story about the region. Journalists and aid workers are prohibited from travelling to Ogaden, where activists say there are rights abuses against ethnic Somalis by Ethiopian troops. The federal prosecutor has charged the two with ‘attempting to dismantle the constitutional system through the organized armed group’. Officials publicly accuse the journalists of being accomplices to terrorism. The two face charges of entering the country illegally and assisting a terrorist group. Both journalists have pleaded guilty to entering the country illegally. Persson and Schibbye are contributors to the Sweden-based news agency Kontinent.
Left: Former Mozambican president Joachim Chissano Above: Dr Etienne Tshisekedi (centre) receives the award. PICS : JOHNNY PHOTO
Awards for promoting African peace ‘Colonization undermined the Africa’s cultures and traditions in the management of its institutions’ Thomas Rene-Kitutu
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hristians for Peace in Africa, an international NPO, recently hosted an awards ceremony for the Dr Michael Cassidy Peace Award for African peacemakers, for their outstanding contributions. The awards ceremony was at Museum Africa in Johannesburg. The awards were for contribution in the promotion of the peace, leadership, good governance, education, social cohesion, care for children and voiceless migrants. One of the recipients of the awards was former Mozambican president Joachim Chissano, for his outstanding leadership in promoting
peace and good governance in Africa. Another was DR Congolese leader of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) party, Etienne Tshisekedi, who is also a presidential candidate in the coming elections. He was recognised for outstanding commitment in the culture of peace in the DR Congo. Among others who received award from Dr Michael Cassidy himself, the Patron of Christians for Peace in Africa, were Dr Albertinah Luthuli, eldest daughter of the Chief Albert Luthuli, former Member of Parliament and chairperson of the Chief Albert Luthuli Foundation, Trustee of Christians for Peace in Africa; Pilisiwe Twala -Tau, Ex-
ecutive Director of Human Development, for her outstanding leadership, passion and commitment in implementing social cohesion, inclusion and integration of migrants in the City of Johannesburg; as well as Bishop Paul Verryn of the Central Methodist Church for caring for the poor and voiceless migrants in the inner-city. Chissano said the real meaning of life is peace. “Peace is the foremost state of mind which leads everyone to associate to the ideal of positive change within the environment. Africa, since its ancient history is a peaceful continent. Colonization undermined the African cultures and traditions in the management
of its institutions. Dialogue has been replaced by violence, and brotherhood has changed to seeing each other as enemies.” He added that Africa’s population is a victim of poverty; where the poor spend days without food while the rich throw it away. “The main cause is that people in the bureaucratic structure do not care about others. We become selfish. As Christians, we all know about Jesus. He instructed people to love one another.” Dr Etienne Tshisekedi said his battle for democracy is the way for peace. “To me democracy equals peace. Though I was abused for struggling to attain democracy in
my country, I did not change my mind and use any other means to lead my people to the establishment of a democratic state.” He explained that his former opponent Mobutu Sese Seko ended his rule by fleeing the country. “Laurent Kabila, who did not have any manner of democratic rule, stepped into the same dictatorship as his predecessor and his legacy was the civil war which has claimed over six million lives. I am now determined to run in the presidential elections this month. As I am popular, and with God’s grace I will win the election, establish a democratic state and lasting peace in DR Congo,” Dr Tshisekedi said.
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Passion and success in business
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Spare a thought for taxi drivers We might swear at them for their reckless driving. We call them names like abomageza and have little regard for them. Of course, some of them have not made it easier for society to be sympathetic because of their rude manner. Recently I bumped into an old mate of mine called Trompies, who still drives a taxi. We decided to meet for a quick drink for old times’ sake. Apart from talking about girls, soccer and, disturbingly, many of our friends who have passed on, Trompies bemoans the lack of job opportunities. After driving a taxi for 10 years I just get the sense of despair in his voice. “I can’t just up and leave, my kids would starve, I would starve too, there are no jobs hier so eJozi,” he said. What is more disturbing is his working conditions. Trompies leaves his backyard rented room in Rosettenville at 3:30am to be one of the first in the queue at Faraday taxi rank. By the time he arrives at around 3:40am he normally finds about six taxis already in the queue for that first load. He says some of the drivers sleep in the taxi rank. Trompies normally makes his last trip just after 8:30pm. To make extra money to supplement his meagre salary, twice a week he transports restaurant employees from the Glen shopping centre to Hillbrow at about 10pm. Twice a week Trompies gets home at 11pm and wakes up at 3am, giving him a maximum four-hour sleep. He works seven days a week with no formal leave, medical aid or even a right to join a union. He left the Germiston taxi rank after his best friend was gunned down while attempting to organize a march to highlight their plight, after having recruited many of them to join Satawu. So Trompies is even scared to mobilize, recruit and lead his fellow workers. Many of us do not understand that taxi drivers work under such strenuous conditions, which cut them off the rest of society. They do not have the time to do normal things that an ordinary worker does, such as shopping with their spouses, taking their kids to school, watching a movie or even going to watch a soccer match. Instead when we do all these things we expect taxi drivers to take us there. The taxi industry employs hundreds of thousands of workers and yet it gets away with violating the country’s constitution. Worse, these working conditions do not even speak to the much talked about decent work. This is just another informal employment. If it were the Chinese or white employers treating African workers like this I bet you all of us, including Cosatu, would be up in arms about this blatant abuse of the workers. We would have created songs and slogans, and even marched to Faraday, Noord and Bree taxi ranks demanding taxi drivers ‘freedom in our lifetime’. But because the abusive one is one of us we turn a blind eye, and instead vent our anger at the poor drivers. As columnist Barney Mthombothi aptly puts it: “The taxi industry has become a law unto itself… holding government to ransom on numerous occasions and government has given up trying to control it…” Be that as it may, our civic society is duty bound to speak out for the abused workers. Tomorrow that mageza you are swearing at could be your child. Let us spare a thought for our taxi drivers and look at the positive things they have done for us.
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Jeppe High School for Boys principal Anton Dempsey (left) receives the award from SAMF director Johan Engelbrecht.
Top award for Joburg school ‘This has dispelled the belief that mathematics is only possible for the academically gifted’ Dintle Motlala and Duduzile Choba news@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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eppe High School for Boys has been awarded the Best Performing Dinaledi School award in the South African Mathematics Olympiad (SAMO) at the annual gala dinner of the South African Mathematical Foundation (SAMF). The awards ceremony was held at the Lagoon Beach Hotel in Cape Town recently. The school’s principal Anton Dempsey said a Dinaledi school is a government school that has been selected to take part in the Dinaledi Project, which is run by the Department of Basic Education to help improve mathematics and science
results in government schools. “The schools selected are given an extra maths and science post which enables us to employ specialist educators,” explained Dempsey. He added that the school’s maths champion, Roger Song’s presence in Grade 8F is accepted with pride and awe by his classmates. “He is an extremely well behaved young man with a mature attitude towards his studies. He exhibits a dedicated ability to give 100 percent to any given task. “He has a sense of humour and is tolerant of his classmates’ behaviour and work ethics. Roger’s eyes light up with genuine interest when any mathematics topic is discussed, and his grasp of the pertinent points is instantaneous.
He often helps Grade 11s with their maths homework during breaks.” Dempsey said in becoming a teacher he got an opportunity to get involved with all aspects of moulding the future of South Africa, but being the principal is a more challenging task. He explains that the success the school has had in the Maths Olympiad this year has generated interest from the boys, and has improved their self-belief. “It has encouraged boys to dispel the belief that to excel in mathematics is only possible for academically gifted boys.” For more information concerning participating in next year’s South African Mathematics Olympiad call telephone 012 392-9372 or send e-mail to info@samf.ac.za.
Inspired by his passion for the entertainment industry, Joburg businessperson Oyama Dyosiba identified a gap in the market and a need for a quality agency in Johannesburg. He then founded the Oyama Model, Artist and Talent Agency in May last year. The agency offers a personalised atmosphere to develop new models and talent, offering individual coaching to prepare young models for the highly competitive industry. Dyosiba’s natural passion and experience as a brand manager gives him advantage in knowing the business. He says his aspiration to maintain existing working relationships and commitment to stay in the forefront made him seek advice and guidance from the Business Place - a not-for-profit organisation that assists entrepreneurs start up and grow their businesses. “When our Oyama Management Agency (OMA) approached the Business Place in April 2011, we did not have an office to operate from, and also a place to have meetings with clients.” The Business Place provided much needed advice on growing the business and provided Dyosiba with office space to operate from, and to conduct meetings with his clients; which helped him save on office space, the internet and travel costs as he lives only a few blocks from one of the branches. He has access to other resources, including internet access, as his business is web based. He also has access to network connections to market his business, as he gets to meet likeminded people and entrepreneurs in the industry. Since Dyosiba’s visit to the Business Place in April, he managed to officially launch his company at a glamorous event. Models assigned to his company have featured on some prominent events such as the David Tale show, South African Fashion Week 2010, African Fashion International : Johannesburg Fashion Week. His models have appeared on True Love Magazine, GQ, Move, Real Magazine, Glamour, Marie Claire and others.
Group highlights dangers of tobacco Smoking during pregnancy increases risks of premature delivery, stillbirth and newborn death Dintle Motlala dintle@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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ational Council Against Smoking (NCAS) spokesperson, Linah Ledwaba says raising tobacco taxes is the most effective measure to prevent children from smoking and to encourage adults to quit. “Tobacco use has been associated with increasing poverty, especially in lower-income households, because the money that would have been spent on food and education is often spent on sustaining the nicotine addiction. This leads to loss
of income and productivity due to sickness and premature death,” adds Ledwaba. She adds that the tobacco industry often suggests that it is an important player in the economy, as it provides tax revenue. “The public health care cost of treating tobacco-related diseases far outweighs any economic benefits that may be assumed to accrue to government,” she says. Society no longer sees smoking as cool, but dangerous, she remarks. “There is no safe alternative to tobacco, which contains poisons
that include nicotine, tar, carbon monoxide, arsenic, and lead. Arsenic is used as a rat poison, and carbon monoxide is a deadly gas also found in motor car exhaust,” explains Ledwaba. If cigarettes are less affordable, fewer people would smoke, Ledwaba suggests. “Members of the public need to get involved, they may report businesses that sell tobacco to under 18 year-old children, as well as those businesses that allow smoking in prohibited places,” she adds. There is a myth that more women
smoke these days, however only 10 percent of them smoke, compared to about 37 percent of men, according Ledwaba. “Women who smoke are more likely, than those who do not, to experience infertility and delays in conceiving. Tobacco smoking during pregnancy increases risks of premature delivery, stillbirth and newborn death, and may cause a reduction in breast milk. Smoking increases women’s risk for cancer of the cervix as well as many sicknesses,” she says. For more info call 011 725 1514.
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Community members and police pose during the event.
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Festive season safety awareness drive Crime Reporter crime@gazettelive.co.za
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ast Friday the Hillbrow community, in partnership with the police, the youth desk and security companies launched a festive season safety awareness programme.
Hillbrow police corporate communications officer Sgt Jenny Pillay says stakeholders who included Bad Boyz, Cam, Mantis and Khayalethu security companies, participated in a motorcade that rounded the area. “The aim of the campaign was to create safety awareness and
speak to the community. Members of the community were also advised not to throw objects out of building balconies during the New Year celebrations.” She adds that the event was a success, and that it will be repeated every Friday till next year.
Hillbrow station commander Brigadier Vukile Ntandane briefed the parade and thanked all the role players for their active participation and commitment. He also indicated the effectiveness of community policing relationships in the Hillbrow precinct.
Hendrik De Klerk, who spoke on behalf of the community gave support to the project and indicated that he already sees a difference in Hillbrow. “We are establishing partnerships with security companies and communities and plan to have a safe festive season.”
Hillbrow Police suCCESSES BETWEEN 1 AND 8 NOVEMBER Theft of motor vehicle 1, Assault Common 11, Assault GBH 41, Robbery Common 9, Possession of dagga 1, Dealing in drugs 2, Shoplifting 9, Possession of stolen property 5, Murder 1, Housebreaking and theft 1, Theft 12, Business robbery 1, Possession of unlicenced firearm 5, Hit and Run 1, Possession of car breaking implements 1, Possession of drugs 6, Reck and Negligent driving 4, Trespassing 1, Malicious injury to property 7, Pointing of firearm 2, Copyright Act 2, Contempt of Court 1, Attempted Robbery 4, Crimen Injuria 3, Driving without license 8, Child Abandonment 1, House Robbery 1, Drunk and Driving 9, Armed Robbery 4, Intimidation 2, Using motor vehicle without owners consent 1, Fraud 2, Attempted murder 4, Possession of ammunition 2, Kidnapping 11, Theft out of motor vehicle 4, Fraud and bribery 2, Possession of dangerous weapon 2, Possession of stolen motor vehicle 1, Resisting arrest 1, Attempted rape. And 49 illegal immigrants.
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An officer leads one of the suspects to the cells.
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Gunmen nabbed after tip-off Crime Reporter crime@gazettelive.co.za
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olice have arrested five suspects in connection with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition.
Police spokesperson Sgt Jenny Pillay says on Monday evening Hillbrow police received a tip off from an informer that five males wanted to commit a hijacking in the neighbourhood. “Police approached the five suspects outside the Fontana Spar supermarket in Twist Streets. They searched the suspects and found one unlicensed firearm, a Beretta 7.65mm with 11 rounds in one of the suspect’s possession.” Sgt Jenny adds that the serial numbers of the weapon had been filed off; it has been sent for ballistic examination. “Investigations continue and it is suspected that the men might be linked to other crimes.” The suspects have appeared at the Johannesburg Magistrate Court facing charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition and were remanded in custody, Sgt Pillay adds.
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Awards for young and veteran artists Arts Correspondent On Friday the 14th annual Arts and Culture Trust (ACT) Awards celebrated the talents of both veteran and upcoming artists. The winners of the prestigious ACT Awards were announced at a Luncheon hosted at Monte Casino’s La Toscana in Johannesburg. In the Lifetime Achievement category, internationally acclaimed Mmakgabo Sebidi won the award for Visual Art; Mannie Manim for Theatre and Mimi Coertse for Music. Born in 1943 in Marapyane, Sebidi was introduced to art by her mother and grandmother. In 1959 and throughout the 1960s she worked as a domestic in Johannesburg for a German couple. She continued a passion for dressmaking. Inspired by Heidi, the one half of the German couple painted, dyed cloth and decorated furniture, and later settled under the leadership of arts tutor John Mohl. In the early 1980s she improved her clay technique at Katlehong Art Centre. She became interested in pottery and sculpting and communed with artists Lucky Sibiya and David Koloane, before enrolling at Bill Ainslie’s Johannesburg Art Foundation. In 1989 she secured a Fullbright scholarship and went to the United States, where she worked at the Milay for the Arts in Austerlitz, New York. The same year she won the Standard Bank Young Artist Award. Throughout the 1990s, Sebidi exhibited all over the world, including the UK, Holland and the US. Sebidi is best known for her paintings of intense, tightly knotted oil surfaces, rendered in 3D pointillism. Her works most often depict the social impact of the racial divide and the impact this has on women in society. ImpACT Awards for Young Artists, who are within the first three years of their professional careers, were awarded to Chantelle de Lange for Design; Mack Magagane for Visual Arts; Jaques de Silva for Theatre and Ilke-
Lea Alexander for Music and Singing. Lifetime Achievement winners were selected by the ACT Board of Trustees and the ImpACT Awards were adjudicated by some of South Africa’s most recognised artistic talents - Aubrey Sekhabi (Artistic Director of the State Theatre in Pretoria); Bongi Dhlomo (artist, cultural activist and currently the Project Manager for Content Development for the Steve Biko Centre); Eugenie Drakes (founder and owner of piece, a high-end craft retail store) and Mark Hawkins (renowned dancer and founder of Very Very Big Productions). The ACT Awards results were Winners...Above : Veteran artists Mimi Coertse, Mmakgabo Sebidi and Mannie Manim Below : Young artists IIle Alexander, Mack Magagane, Jacques de Silva and Chantelle de Lange audited by Quarter Master Financial Services. ACT chairperson Brenda Devar said: “It is vitally important to acknowledge those who have served the industry selflessly, who have held on to a vision and been the light bearers for all of us. We’ve managed to single out three exceptional people worthy of recognition for their lifelong commitment to their art, but we also acknowledge that there are many others who have enabled those people to achieve. In a landscape that is fairly devoid of gratitude, we recognise how important it is to celebrate achievement.” The ACT Awards are presented in partnership with the Vodacom Foundation, the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO) and the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO). The awards are supported by Classicfeel Magazine, Distell and Business and Arts South Africa. The ACT Awards are considered to be of the most prestigious Arts and Culture Awards in the country. As one of the oldest funding agencies in South Africa, ACT exists to secure financial and logistical support and resources for arts, culture and heritage.
An all-star Arts Correspondent popular pantomime Thestorybymostoflegendary them all, Cinderella is pantomime brought story-teller and A top-drawer production packed with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets and beautiful costumes
mirth-maker Janice Honeyman. The show is on at the Joburg Theatre’s Mandela Stage till 30 December. This is a high quality, top-drawer production packed with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets, beautiful costumes; and the special moment when Cinderella is transformed from rags-to-riches and whisked off to the ball, with the help of a little dusting of Fairy Godmother magic. It is a spectacular show that will be packed full of traditional panto fun,
Sebidi is best known for her paintings of intense, tightly knotted oil surfaces, rendered in 3D pointillism
great songs, hilarious comedy and dazzling dance. Returning to South Africa’s most popular stage show of the year is South Africa’s most adored star of the pantomimes Tobie Cronjé, in the hilarious role of Cinderella’s Ugly Sister, Fanny Flatulina. The producers have pulled off yet another coup in their annual surprise casting in having persuaded Isidingo’s superstar villain Barker Haines, actor Robert Whitehead, to make his panto debut as the other Ugly Sister, Flossie Flemerina. Popular young reality television stars Carmen Pretorius and Bongi Mthombeni will be playing the lead
romantic roles of Cinderella and Prince Charming. Multi-award winning star of the stage Sbu Radebe has been cast as Buttons, the loveable and loyal friend to Cinderella. Favourite Afrikaans ‘soap star’ Anna-mart van der Merwe will be guest-starring in the panto as the allimportant Fairy Godmother. All of the other usual crazy roles in the panto will be performed this year by a truly sterling South African company of actors: Stephen Jubber as Dandini, Malcolm Terrey as Baron Hardup, Tammi Meyer as Lady JinJa, Jaco van Rensburg as Donkey Houtie, Charles Bouguenon, Zeena
Edwards, Nurit Michele Graff, Reg Hart, Bruce J Little, Jodie Renouf, Claire Scheepers, Uber Seleme, Dionne Song, Lebo Toko, Marno van der Merwe and Ziyanda Yako. Executive producer and Joburg Theatre’s CEO, Bernard Jay says Joburg Theatre audiences have come to expect truly star casting, with a few surprises in their annual festive season pantos. “This year we are flattered and delighted that some of this country’s most popular celebrities have chosen to spend the last two months of their year with us, entertaining over 75 000 people in this grand old tradition,” Jay says.
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oks coach Peter de Villiers says he will apply for the coaching job should applications be asked for after his tenure ends next month. There has been confusion since the Boks were knocked out of the recent World Cup in New Zealand by Australia, as to whether De Villiers would seek a second term after media confusion over statements he made at press conferences after the defeat. At the post-match press confer-
ence he said it was the end of the road for him, and he knew when it was time to go, which was widely interpreted as a resignation. However 30 hours later, De Villiers said he had not resigned. He said the statements were merely recognition that the match had been his final one in the contracted period. “When I signed in 2008 I signed until the end of 2011, I always knew that, so it had to be the end of the road for me in terms of what I was contracted to do. I always knew that would be the case. After
December I will no longer be Bok coach anymore. That is not a problem to me, that was always going to be the case. “There were no more games for the Boks this year after the quarterfinal, so as far as the public were concerned; the World Cup quarterfinal was the end of my stint as Boks coach. That is what I was trying to say,” he said. But after four years of growing into the job, De Villiers believes he has the credentials to continue if the South African Rugby Union want him to, and the manner of the
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Bok exit from the World Cup has made him keen to do so. “Not winning the World Cup makes me feel like there is unfinished business, that the story isn’t finished. So if they call for applications for the Springbok job I
will definitely apply for it. I have enjoyed doing the job and it was a privilege for me to serve my country. If I apply and my application is not accepted that is fine, I will accept it and the next coach will have my full support.” supersport.com
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oburg outfit Bidvest Wits will host Cape Town’s Santos in the Telkom Knockout Cup on the weekend of November 26/27. The other semifinal will be between Orlando Pirates and Lamontville Golden Arrows, who will face the Buccaneers at home. The latter seek to win the competition for the first time in their history.
Wits have never beaten Santos in three previous meetings in this competition in the PSL era. The two teams drew 0-0 and Santos won 2-1 in a two-legged first round match in 2000, while Santos won on penalties after another 0-0 draw at Bidvest Wits in the first round of the 2010/11 competition. Pirates and Arrows have met once in the Telkom Knockout, when Bucs triumphed 1-0 last season on
their way to the final, and went on to lose it 3-0 to Kaizer Chiefs. It was Pirates’ sixth final defeat in the 29 year history of the competition’ and they will be hoping to go one better this time round. The match will see Pirates centreback Siyabonga Sangweni against his former club, while Golden Arrows’ Katlego Mashego will be facing his ex-Pirates team mates. Pirates captain Lucky Lekgwathi
says his side has been handed a tough draw as they travel away to Lamontville Golden Arrows in the semifinals of the 2011 Telkom Knockout Cup. The Orlando Pirates skipper has praised the improvement in Golden Arrows since the arrival of new coach Muhsin Ertugral, which culminated in their quarterfinal success over Ajax Cape Town. “Arrows have got some good play-
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ers and a coach who knows how to win trophies. It is away for us, which makes it more difficult.” Golden Arrows skipper Thanduyise Khuboni says his side looks forward to a cup upset. “It is always a big game when you play Pirates and we will enjoy it. Muhsin has done well, and our confidence is returning. Pirates are a great side but we also have players who can beat them,” he said.