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Man hits a woman with a brick Crime Reporter crime@gazettelive.co.za

Community Development MMC Chris Vondo, Joburg Mayor Parks Tau and Safety MMC Matshidiso Mfikoe pose with Carnegie Corporation president Dr Vartan Gregorian and two members of his delegation (second from left, and right).

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CBD library reopens ‘The revamped facility brings a modern element to the classical design of the old library, creating a seamless flow from the old to the new structure’ Dintle Motlala and Sizwe Mathe news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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he Johannesburg City Library was officially reopened this week after a R68-million renovation and extensions to the building.

The upgrade has transformed this heritage facility, located in Beyers Naude Square, into a modern library. The first phase of the Internet solution had been completed, and outstanding work is to be completed by the end of May. It will now accommodate 566 people compared to its previous 255 seats. Study spaces, meeting and discussion areas, and computer literacy centre have also been included.

Officially reopening the city library Johannesburg Mayor Clr Parks Tau said libraries are key drivers of programmes that address the development of reading, literacy and information skills from early childhood through to old age.

“This library will be a valuable resource for researchers; a sanctuary for music and art practitioners, treasure for information seekers; study centre for students and a literacy hub for the illiterate,” he said.

The ceremony was attended by Carnegie Corporation president Dr Vartan Gregorian and his delegation, Joburg’s MMCs and representatives from various schools.

Councilor Chris Vondo, MMC for Community Development said in South Africa libraries are playing an increasingly critical role in improving literacy levels.

“This provides access to information that is so crucial for extracting the most from modern-day living.

We are excited that this project is reaching fruition, and invite adults, students and potential entrepreneurs to visit our revamped library.”

The structure was built in 1935 and has been a landmark in the CBD while providing access to thousands of books and information

This week police arrested a man for allegedly hitting a woman with a brick in the head in Hillbrow, police spokesperson Sgt Jenny Pillay says.

“A community member informed a police patrol that a man who was running in their direction had assaulted a woman, and the police arrested him,” she says.

It was revealed that there had been an argument between the suspect and the victim, which led to the assault, Sgt Pillay says. “The victim was rushed to hospital in a stable condition, and the man has been charged with assault with the intention to cause grievous bodily harm.”

In another incident this week a man was arrested for alleged fraud at the Edgars Active Service shop in Pretoria Street, Sgt Pillay says.

“The man attempted to pay with an Edgars shopping card. Upon scanning the card a shop assistant realised that the system was rejecting it, and later noticed that the previous day it had been used in purchasing R5 0000 worth of clothing from branches at Southgate and Clearwater malls. It was discovered that the card did not belong to him, the police were called tand he was arrested,” Sgt Pillay adds.

resources. It was closed in April 2009 for the renovations, a project funded by the City in response to the $4 million from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, as part of its Revitalising of African Libraries programme. The funding was used for the upgrading of the database, purchase of books, the IT solution, furniture and signage.

Clr Vondo added that the library is moving into a new era as a modern, world-class information hub, with its very special, rare and accessible collections totalling some 600 000 items.

“The facility brings a modern element to the classical design of the old library, creating a seamless flow from the old to the new structure; returning the facility to its rightful place as the ‘Heart of the City’. The City is officially once again throwing open the doors to knowledge and enjoyment for all its residents.”

The old theatre has also been restored and is now a conference venue. A coffee shop and refreshments area are also provided.

Additional toilet facilities, modernised lifts, and upgraded airconditioning systems will also help make both the old and new sections of the library fully functional. A glassed-in double volume third floor is designed specifically for exhibitions, Vondo added.

The library may be reached on telephone number 011 226 0953, or visit www.joburg.org.za for more information. It is open to the public from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm; and Saturdays, 9am to 1pm.

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Man found with R5 rifle ammo

March against women abuse

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‘Our sisters have every right to wear mini-skirts and no one has a right to insult or abuse them’

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olice have arrested a man for alleged possession of an undisclosed amount of unlicensed ammunition, police spokesperson Sgt Jenny Pillay says.

She explains that the police Robbery Reaction Unit received information which led them to a dilapidated building called Mnyama Ndawo at the corner of Soper and Catherine streets in Hillbrow.

“They found the 24 year-old suspect with ammunition for a pistol and an R5 rifle, and also a toy gun.

It is suspected that the toy was used in committing robberies.”

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he African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL) in Gauteng will demonstrate against women and child abuse in the Joburg CBD on 17 February.

ANCWL deputy chairperson Nomantu Ralehoko said the march will start at the Bree Street taxi rank near Newtown and move up to the High Court in Pritchard Street to submit a memorandum.

“We call upon women, communities, women in the unions, NGOs, students, churches and ADVERTISING / SALES REPS youth who are outraged at the continued violence Required to sell advertising space against women and child for Inner-city Gazette. abuse. Let’s rise in proCall 011 023 - 7588; or submit your test against women vioCV through Fax : 086 609 8611 or lence and child abuse in Email : hr@inner-city-gazette.co.za our lives. Rise to protect

our mothers and children against any form of abuse whether small or big; it destroys the dignity and respect for women and children.”

She added that the ANCWL believes that many women and society are frustrated due to many women and children who are abused.

“Despite the freedom of democracy which gives equal rights to all different sex groups, it is sad that many women remain victims of violence and child abuse. This is particularly happening in taxi ranks, homes and in workplaces. Our task as the ANCWL is to stop all forms of abuse and begin to change the patriarchal nature of our society to ensure equal rights and gender equality for all.”

Ralehoko said the struggle for women liberation is not over until all forms of discrimination, violence and abuse against women and children comes to an end.

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“The dehumanisation of women should come to a halt. Our sisters have every right to wear mini-skirts and no taxi driver has a right to insult or use abusive language against them. We believe that every woman and child has a right to live free from violence. We are a society that can bring love, support and care to our sisters, mothers and children.”

She added that the protest will serve as a reminder for the struggle of women who led the 1956 march.

“We will draw inspiration from their bravery and militancy. It is not too late, lets rise against women and child abuse,” she said.

The march will start at 10am and end at 2pm. For more call Thokozile Magagula on 082 521 3485.

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Milton Court is to be renovated

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The recent abuse of women at taxi ranks has created a flurry of criticism from various sectors of society.

That was not the first time this happened, which shows an entrenched problem of physical, emotional and sexual abuse which the women face daily at home and work.

No one has a right to insult or use abusive language against anyone, and that includes taxi drivers, as many such incidents point at them as perpetrators.

The bold initiative taken by the ANC Women’s League to highlight the plight of women has to be commended.

It is wrong that women’s rights be violated by a mob of irresponsible men at the expense of many caring men in the community. This paints a wrong picture of how most men behave, thus men must rally behind formations that seek to promote women’s rights.

Women do not owe their lives to men, so men may not dictate to them on how to dress.

The men who claim that wearing of mini-skirts is morally wrong have to admit that their perception is ridiculous. They seem to forget that the same culture they claim to be protecting allows for more exposure of women’s bodies. It is accepted for women to wear traditional gear which leaves most of their bodies exposed; which exposes the hypocrisy of these men.

Therefore the drive by the ANC Women’s League is overdue. Perhaps this march should have happened a long time before many women experienced the barbaric behaviour of irresponsible men.

However, it must not end with public demonstrations, civil organisations must stimulate its efforts to advance the voice of women in society.

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would like to respond to queries concerning the dilapidated buiding called Milton Court in Pritchard Street in Johannesburg CBD. The property is listed on the Bad Buildings database of the city’s Region F as one of the worst buildings. Legal action from Region F commenced on the matter of Milton Court during 2010.

The city’s Revenue Department executed the property for arrear rates and service charges and subsequently sold it on auction.

Legal action from the Region in regard to the non-compliance to the city’s by-laws in respect of health,

EMS building control etc was halted in order to allow the new purchaser to commence with the refurbishing of the building.

The matter is currently on hold and is being handled by the Revenue Department and the owner or purchaser who will only commence with refurbishing once he is able to take transfer of the property.

You may obtain more information regarding this building from the Revenue Department of the City of Johannesburg.

Louis Geldenhuys Regional Manager, Legal & Special Investigations, DP&UM, Region F

suspect that allegations are a Response to tenant complaints ‘We response to rent increase notices’

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his is in response to a letter entitled We deserve better, which was written by Houghton Park residents and published in the 9 - 16 edition of Innercity Gazette newspaper.

Concerning the issues raised above by our tenants at Houghton Park, we would like to respond as follows: • In the last six months most flats

have been repainted; • Most wooden floor tiles have been redone.

We do face problems like any other property management company, but the problems are attended to as they come.

We do have old wardrobes and kitchen sinks but they are not in a state of disrepair as claimed by the tenants, and those that are in bad condition are as

a result of vandalizing on the part of the tenants, especially given that some of these flats are overcrowded, which puts unnecessary pressure to the infrastructure. We try and control the numbers but we cannot entirely stop overcrowding.

The drainage system is working, plumping problems do happen occasionally but it is nothing we

cannot handle. Neither do we have uncovered electric wires. Please note that we have just advised tenants of our normal annual increase in our rentals, and we suspect that these allegations are a response to the rental increase notices.

Most increases are in the region of 10% and a few above that where the rentals were way below mar-

ket. Tenants were notified that this year’s increases were higher than last year, as last year the company decided on a much lower increase and absorbed most of the increase in operational costs.

It is however impossible to do the same this year.

Importantly our rentals are market related.

Posterity Management Berea

Tax incentive lures investment About R9 billion has been invested in property development in the inner city since the Urban Development Zone (UDZ) tax incentive was allocated to Joburg in 2004

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The Deputy Director for Inner city Economic Revitalisation in the City’s Dept of Economic Development Lebo Ramoreboli (pictured) says the scramble for investment in Joburg’s inner city is not driven by the promise of the original gold; instead by the boom in property investment and development.

She attributes the surge in economic investment to growth in investor confidence in the inner city.

Major investors include commercial and merchant banks, mining houses and private developers who are building new high-rise office buildings, hotels and hotel apartments. The conversion of offices in Braamfontein into student accommodation and other modern flats are some of the investments.

She indicates that black economic empowerment, women and young investors have also taken advantage of the opportunities and have

invested in sectional title units.

All are beneficiaries of the UDZ tax incentive, which has enabled them to claim up to 100 percent of their investments over time, says Ramoreboli.

The tax incentive is aimed at encouraging the renewal of cities across South Africa. Any taxpayer, property owner, individual or entity may claim the benefits if they either refurbish an existing property or create a new development in specified inner cities.

It comes in the form of accelerated depreciation on the amount of investment made towards buildings’ construction or refurbishment in the designated area. It reduces investors’ taxable income and inherently their tax burden.

In addition, it is not limited to the investment-related taxable income and can be carried forward against the business losses.

Since 2004, the City has demonstrated strong commitment to the promotion of the UDZ tax incentive by investing towards its marketing and the co-ordination of the inner city’s stakeholders’ inputs and support. This has contributed to the more than R9 billion worth

UDZ related private investment that was recorded at the end of the last financial year.

The UDZ covers about 1.8 hectares from Bellevue/Yeoville in the north to the M2 freeway in the south. In promoting UDZ-related investment, the department points out that the inner city has state-ofthe-art infrastructure and is already a site of massive investment.

According to Ramoreboli, the Inner City Charter compels the City, in partnership with private business formations and other role players, to address basic service delivery challenges to enhance the investment climate; and eliminate impediments that typically beset CBDs and downtowns internationally, such as urban decay, dereliction of buildings, crime and grime, and poor urban management, all of which lead to capital flight.

The ICEDIP is being used to advance the inner city’s job creation economic imperative and strengthen service delivery to be carried out with all the role players. Several initiatives are envisioned under the ICEDIP, including: •21st Century Districts tax increment financing (TIFs) in Yeoville, Hill-

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brow, Troyeville, Bertrams, Bellevue, Berea, Mayfair, Brixton; •Expedite the Inner Property Scheme (ICPS) precinct developments throughout the inner city; •Informal trading economic progression and roll-out modernisation of street trading and urban infrastructure supported by city improvement district expansion; •Introduction of periodic markets as well as flea markets; •Expedite the commercialisation of Gautrain Park Station ToD precincts and government precincts - Park Station; •Expedite decking precincts: Doornfontein ToD commercialisation concepts; Fordsburg Interior Design Centre precinct concepts; Joubert Park; •Roll-out decking of the railroad “gulch” from Fordsburg to Doornfontein; and •Expeditious finalisation of City Deep Logistics Hub master plan.

“Our planned decking of railway lines will result in developable land from Fordsburg to Doornfontein and the Gautrain hub at Park Station. The City will harness the energies of investors to create a new region. The economic future of the inner city has never been brighter,” she says. Joburg.org.za

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Ex-dictator faces charges

NEWS Foes seek peace pact

FOCUS ON AFRICA

Conakry – An army colonel faces charges of a role in mass rapes and killings after soldiers opened fire on protesters in 2009.

Lt Col Moussa Camara is the highest ranking official charged in the attacks on demonstrators gathered in a Conakry stadium to protest the military rule at the time. Col Moussa Camara According to the UN, over 150 people died in the chaos and 109 women were sexually abused, the United Nations said in a statement.

“Women were raped by the soldiers in the stadium. I was there and I saw them,” former Guinean Prime Minister Sidya Toure said.

The Guinean government has said most of the victims were crushed as the crowd stormed the stadium doors.

“The recent charges are a welcome step in the right direction. They signal that no official is above the law, and no citizen is below it,” said UN representative on sexual violence in conflict, Margaret Wallstrom.

“There is an urgent need to assist the survivors and bring the remaining perpetrators to justice,” she said.

Tens of thousands of people had gathered to protest the rule of Capt Moussa Dadis Camara, who seized power in a coup.

Military rule in the nation ended in 2010, when President Alpha Conde took over after winning elections.

Thabo Mbeki

Jose dos Santos

Santos seeks another term Luanda - President Jose dos Santos will seek a new term with former state oil company head, Manuel Vicente as his deputy in the September polls, MPLA sources from the recent Central Committee Fourth Ordinary Session say.

An unnamed MPLA central committee member said the party had given Dos Santos the number one spot on its election list with

Addis Ababa - Sudan and South Sudan have signed a non-aggression pact Chief mediator, former SA president Thabo Mbeki said the two agreed to respect each other’s sovereignty. Relations deteriorated with clashes along their disputed border, and halting oil production in a dispute over sharing revenues.

South Sudan split from the north last year, following a peace deal which ended a civil war that had claimed 1.5 million lives. They however never agreed on the transit fees the South Sudanese government should pay Khartoum for pumping oil through its pipelines. They also failed to agree on borders and accuse each other of backing militias.

Mbeki said they pledged to stop hostilities. “They must compromise and guarantee peace,” he said.

South Sudan accused Sudan of stealing oil worth $815m. The shutdown hurts both sides, 98% of Juba’s budget depends on oil, while Khartoum needs transit fees to make up for a 36% budget hole that was caused because of South Sudan’s secession.

Islamists join Al-Qaeda

Kabila’s top advisor dies Kinshasa - President Joseph Kabila’s chief adviser has been killed in a plane crash, along with a co-pilot near Bukavu, the Interior Ministry reports.

The official, Richard Ilunga confirmed the death of Augustin Mwanke, adding that Finance Minister Matata Mapon and Marcellin Cishambo, governor of South Kivu, survived the crash and has been admitted to hospital. “We do not know the cause of the crash and we await investigation, but there was no bad weather here in Bukavu,” he said.

Ageing aircraft are used to traverse the vast country with dense forests, but without roads. Accidents are common as some airports lack even the basic facilities to function normally.

Last July, dozens of passengers were killed when a plane crashed as it approached Kisangani airport.

The aircraft belonged to Hewa Bora Airways which is banned by the European Union due to security concerns, as are all carriers certified in the DR Congo.

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Vicente at number two.

“Vicente is number two on the party’s list for the election,” the source added.

The general election will be the second since Angola’s 27-year civil war ended in 2002.

The MPLA took 81 percent of the vote at the last polls in 2008, and is again seen as the overwhelming favourite.

Under a new constitution

the president will be chosen from the top of the winning party’s list in the parliamentary vote.

Dos Santos has however not said publicly whether he will run in the coming polls.

Ayman - al Zawahiri

Mogadishu - In an online video Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri announces that Al-Shabab has joined his group.

“The good news will annoy the crusaders, and it is that the Shabab movement has joined al-Qaeda,” Zawahiri said. “The jihadist movement is with the grace of Allah, growing in its Muslim nation despite the fiercest crusade in history by the West.”

In the first part of the video, al-Shabab’s leader Ahmed Abdi Godane, also known as Mukhtar Abu Zubair, addressees Zawahiri, saying: “We will move along with you as faithful soldiers.”

Al-Shabab controls much of southern and central Somalia and has claimed responsibility for numerous kidnappings and bombings. The group said it was behind an attack on Wednesday that killed 11 people and wounded 34 in the capital.

Al-Shabab, who want to overthrow the Westernbacked transitional government, first proclaimed their allegiance to Osama bin Laden in 2009. The group is facing increasing pressure from government forces and regional armies; Kenyan forces in the south, Ethiopians in the west, and 10 000 AU troops from Uganda, Burundi and Djibouti.

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WARD WATCH

Community members who have issues concerning service delivery in their wards may call Dintle on 011 023 - 7588 or 078 128 8574 or email dintle@inner-city-gazette.co.za

Councillor aims at ensuring the establishment of a recreation and skills centre Dintle Motlala dintle@inner-city-gazette.co.za

Activists march to raise cancer awareness.

World observes C Cancer Month Daisy is a 30 year old HIV positive woman. She has just learned she has cervical cancer that is at an advanced stage. She blames herself for not listening to her cousins; they told her not to have a relationship with a white guy because it will cause problems, like cancer. Gradually the doctor takes her through the symptoms of cancer, the importance of prevention rather than cure, as well as explaining to her the most susceptible people to cancer. She is then eager to know if she can still to have children in the near future, how best can she deal with the condition and even help others in her situation.

In commemoration of World Cancer Day, the Inner-City Gazette would like educate women on cervical cancer.

What is cervical cancer?

Cervical cancer refers to abnormal cell growth in the cervix. It begins when a woman becomes infected with certain types of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).

If the immune system does not clear the infection, normal cells become abnormal and turn into pre-cancerous lesions, which then become cancerous if not discovered and treated early.

Who risks getting cervical cancer?

1. women who smoke 2. having multiple sex partners or a partner who has multiple sex partners 3. having sex before the age of 18 4. having HPV and/or HIV 5. infection How do I prevent cervical cancer?

You can prevent cervical cancer

through screening for the disease, by having a pap smear done at your local clinic or doctor. It is government policy that every woman is screened for cervical cancer 3x in her lifetime from the age of 30 years onwards. Therefore, every woman should be screened of cervical cancer every 10 years, until age of 60.

WRHI is a research institute dedicated to Reproductive Health and HIV, and is conducting a study called HPV in Africa Research Partnership (HARP).

Who qualifies to be in this study?

1. HIV positive women aged between 25 - 50 2. residing in Johannesburg 3. notpregnant Benefits of participating in this study: • free screening for cervical cancer (pap smear) • free treatment of minor ailments during client visits • receive condoms • free CD4 and viral load testing • free pregnancy testing • free STI testing and treatment (partners included if necessary) If you are interested in becoming part of this important study; please call,sms or send a ‘please call me’ to 078 259 8472 or 072 967 8843 or simply visit us at our clinic: No. 7 Esselen Street, WRHI Research Centre (Basement floor, Wits Student Residence Building) Hillbrow.

For any comments on this article, please contact Dr B Muzah via e-mail: bmuzah@wrhi.ac.za

ouncillor Rashieda Landis (DA) of Ward 55, West Turffontein says her priority for the beginning of 2012 is to see all children off the streets and attending lessons at school.

“In the past three weeks we managed to get children into schools and on Wednesday it was the last day when most of them were accepted. We also visited Kenilworth Junior School and Forest High School to secure dates for an STI and teenage pregnancy campaign.

We discussed health programmes for schools, visited crèches and skills centres to see how we can work together,” she said.

Landis added that the Education Department was very helpful, and met with various stakeholders to ensure a smooth flow of service delivery. “All the activities will only start next month due to the year planners of the various departments. We will open our community clinic, Bellavista Clinic in March,” she said.

She added that she also aims at ensuring the establishment of a recreation and life skills centre in her ward.

Councillor Landis can be reached

Clr Rashieda Landis

through tel number 011 433 0053, cellphone 083 752 6468 or Email rashieda.landis@gmail.com .

Healthy and delicious meals in town Gazette Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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he restaurant located at Shop 1C, Ricci’s Place, corner Rissik and Commissioner streets in the Johannesburg CBD offers a wide range of healthy and delicious meals.

The Slicy Delicious menu includes a collection of healthy lowfat recipes, low cholesterol, and other natural ingredients.

The restaurant was opened in June last year by Mandla Ndlovu, the owner and business development

HILLBROW POLICE ARRESTS 6 - 13 FEBRUARY 2012 Assault GBH 20, Drunk and Driving 9, Theft 18, Driving motor vehicle without licence 6, Fraud and theft 1, Possession of stolen money 1,Robbery and murder 1, Trespassing 3, Possession of dagga 4, Copyright Act 4, Possession of drugs 12, Common Robbery 8, Possession of suspected stolen property 2, Murder 1, Defeating the ends of justice 1, possession of copper cable 1, Assault Common 15, Resisting Arrest 1, Fraud 14, Dealing in dagga 3, Shoplifting 5, Malicious injury to property 3, Armed robbery 4, Business Robbery 1, Crimen Injuria 1, Attempted theft of motor vehicle 1, Possession of fake money 1, Possession of counterfeit DVD’s 1, Indecent Assault 1, child stealing 1, Possession of dangerous weapon 2, Attempted car jacking 1, Contempt of court 1, Murder 1, burglary business 3, Possession and dealing in dagga 3, Rape 3, Reckless and Negligent Driving 6, House breaking and theft 1, Theft out of motor vehicle 4. And 41 illegal immigrants.

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Grilled chicken burger served with potato wedges, sweet chilli chicken wrap with chicken strips, lettuce, tomato, feta, mayo and chilli sauce are some of the delicious subs offered by the restaurant.

A breakfast on croissant with bacon, tomato, sour cream sauce and scrambled eggs, Turkish chicken club, Hawaiian trammezini, as well as spinach and feta tram- The Slicy Delicious eatery. PIC : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY mezini provide a paella with calamari, prawns, musfresh start to the day. sels and fish all cooked in a cocoNow for main meals, Slicy Deli- nut milk curry sauce mixed with cious sticks to a healthy but mod- yellow rice, different platters and ern style of food. Visitors have desserts are also on the menu. options like a beef or chicken stew Slicy Delicious also caters for ofserved with rice or pap and veg- fice gatherings, boardroom meetetables, pork chops, pap and wors ings, family picnic or social gathall served with vegetables. Chick- ering platters. Orders can be made en kebabs, peri-peri livers served online either by phoning 011 338 with trammezini bread as well as 5019, or via email orders@slicydeChicken Supreme covered with licious.co.za . Food is delivered for bacon strips on a bed of creamy free in Johannesburg CBD. blue cheese sauce with couscous The Slicy Delicious restaurant complete the main meal. opens from Monday to Friday, Italian pasta, chicken and beef from 7am to 6pm. It only opens on lasagne, a variety of sea food like weekends for corporate functions.

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Historical epic and dark comedy Events shift seamlessly from the grandeur of a battlefield in 1879 to the intimacy of a bedroom in 2011 Arts Correspondent

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he Market Theatre, in association with Standard Bank and Think Theatre will present the production Abnormal Loads at the Main Theatre between 11 April and 20 May. The play was written by 2011 Standard Bank Young Artist Neil Coppen. It is directed by Jana Ramos Violante and the writer himself.

Neil Coppen (creator of Tin Bucket Drum and Tree Boy), has set his latest play in a fictional battlefield town in the once war ravaged valleys of northern KwaZulu-Natal.

It has been described in the national press as a breathtaking amalgamation of ghost story, love drama, historical epic and dark comedy.

When 30 year-old loner Vincent Liversage meets 16 year-old Katrien Joubert (the rebellious daughter of the local NG

Kerk dominie) an unusual friendship is forged and soon the two hatch a plan to escape the oppressive town of their birth.

However, to obtain freedom they must first confront and challenge their divided family histories.

As an annual town re-enactment from the Anglo-Boer war approaches, Vincent and Katrien find themselves cast in the roles of their long-lost ancestors, playing out and often unwillingly; repeating events from their ill-fated love affair.

It isn’t long before the young lovers realise that history has a much stronger pull on them than they had imagined.

Setting out to rewrite its undesirable conclusions is a task not without its own set of creative challenges.

With a narrative that whisks audiences through two centuries of South African history, Abnormal Loads presents a

theatrical world in which the past runs in tandem with the present and events shift seamlessly from the grandeur of a battlefield in 1879 to the intimacy of a bedroom in 2011.

Coppen’s acclaimed production features a multi-talented cast comprising of some of the country’s finest talents and acclaimed actors, including Allison Cassels, Mothusi Magano (of Tsotsi and Plein Street fame) (pictured top right) and Jenna Dunster (of Isidingo) (pictured bottom right).

Once again, Coppen has collaborated across disciplines and mediums to bring his new work to life. Movement, sound, music, multi-media and shadow combine to create a unique theatrical experience.

The play will run at the Market Theatre from April 11th – 20th 2012.

For more information and bookings call 011 832 1641 ext 118 or 123.

Platform for classic music Arts Correspondent

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‘This is to make classical music more accessible to a much broader community, specifically younger and emerging audiences’

outh Africa’s foremost website for classical music celebrates its second birthday this month.

Since its launch two years ago, this website has become the leading mouthpiece for classical music in South Africa, informing its users of breaking news on a daily basis in the classical music world, keeping them up to date with who’s who on the local music scene, as well as events and concerts.

Founder Louis Fouche says apart from providing a centralized platform for classical music and its many different components, the aim of www.classicsa.co.za is to make classical music more accessible to a much broader community, specifically younger and emerging audiences.

“Contrary to general perception, the classical music industry in South Africa is extremely vibrant and of

great social importance, and we want to reflect this on the site with a fresh approach. The key to the sustainability of classical music in our country therefore is to inform, communicate, and to create dialogue in order to work towards a new support base.”

To date, www.classicsa.co.za has published over 100 weekly Focus On features, engaging a broad selection of South Africa’s top classical musicians e.g. tenor Johan Botha, conductor Gerard Korsten and répétiteur Brenda Rein.

This includes talented young South African musicians breaking into the international classical music circuit e.g. soprano Pretty Yende (pictured), baritone Njabulo Madlala, pianists Ben Schoeman and James Baillieu.

This column also offers the opportunity to pay tribute to those who have made vast contributions to the South African classical music industry, e.g. Mimi Coertze, Nellie du Toit, and Emma Renzi, Marian Lewin, Thomas Rajna and Barry Smith.

In the daily News and Reviews col-

umn, the website keeps its pulse on news in the industry; current competitions, awards, achievements, auditions and important happenings.

With nearly 6 000 concerts and events listed over the past two years, music lovers from all over the world can benefit from the What’s On calendar, which offers a comprehensive diary of which concerts and events take place around South Africa on a daily basis.

The extensive directory on the site offers all classical music practitioners in South Africa the opportunity to advertise their services, which in turn allows the website’s users to engage directly with musicians, teachers, music shops, piano tuners, etc.

Newsletter subscribers of the site have the opportunity to win exciting prizes each month. This could be tickets to some of the top concerts in the country, or season tickets to symphony orchestra seasons.

Additionally, Classicsa Page on Facebook provides a forum for friends of the website to share their views on published features, as well as photo albums capturing music lovers seen at concerts and events.

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Big loss for Stormers ‘It’s bad news for us as he makes a good impact on the field’ Nonetheless, Stormers coach Allister Coetzee is not pleased about once again having to start Super Rugby with one of his top two hookers on the sidelines.

“It is bad news for us as he makes a good impact on the field (either as a starter or as an impact substitute),” Coetzee said.

Indeed, Fourie was supposed to be one of the solutions to a tricky problem faced by the Stormers this season, the one related to the absence of a recognised star fetcher, now that Francois Louw, who used to perform that role for the Cape side, is playing for English club Bath.

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In one of those uncanny twists Fourie broke his hand in the last warm-up fixture two weeks before the kick-off to Super Rugby; exactly the same stage they lost Tiaan Liebenberg to a knee injury last year.

Fourie was injured in the 38-13 win over the Kings in Port Elizabeth, whereas Liebenberg sustained his 2010 injury against the Boland Cavaliers in Cape Town.

It is not clear how long Fourie will be ruled out of rugby, but a broken hand normally takes a minimum of six weeks to heal.

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Ntubeni into the frame. Ntubeni played the first few Super Rugby matches last year in the absence of Liebenberg, so he does have the experience and is considered a player of immense potential, but he is a bit rusty at the moment after undergoing a knee operation during the off-season.

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Motsepe refutes player pay figures Not paid that much...Elias Pelembe (right) tussles for the ball with Pirates’ Andile Jali.

‘It’s not good for the club if you have a player who earns so much more than another’ Sports Correspondent

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amelodi Sundowns president Patrice Motsepe (pictured above) has laughed off rumours of a R500 000 salary for midfielder Elias Pelembe in a new three-year deal signed last month.

Pelembe is said to have negotiated a R480 000 monthly salary, a figure that would make him the highest earning Premier Soccer League (PSL) player; ahead of his teammates who are also said to be earning huge salaries.

“Pelembe is not the highest paid player at Sundowns,” said Motsepe. “I laugh sometimes

when I hear what we are said to pay our players, and we don’t pay as much as that. It’s not good for the club if you have a player who earns so much more than another.

I’ve been told of a player at another team who earned so much other players told him ‘you earn so much, so go and win the game by yourself”.

However, with the PSL brand prospering, local packages have improved significantly in the last decade to the point of being competitive with some European leagues’ salaries.

Motsepe, the billionaire mining magnate, takes some of the

credit for that since taking over Sundowns in 2003; applying the same market splurge philosophy of Chelsea’s Russian owner, Roman Abramovich.

Motsepe admits that the Brazilians have also started to tow the line to be up there with the rest of the market in terms of packages they may offer.

This is designed to prevent football agents and players over-pricing their worth.

“It’s crucial at times that you have got to pay what the market can take; it’s good to see other clubs paying good salaries. We make sure we pay in line with what the

market can take, because indeed we can artificially raise the market, but doing so won’t be good for our football. Some players ask huge amounts. Understand that we determine the player’s value and the player also has his own value of himself.

There have been some good players where we’ve had to say ‘we are keen but won’t pay what you want.”

Motsepe also touched on the Zimbabwean ‘Asiagate’ matchfixing scandal that is expected to conclude in March when an inquiry process is completed.

Two of his players, captain Meth-

od Mwanjali and striker Nyasha Mushekwi were named among the more than 80 players said to have accepted bribes in suspect games played between 2007 and 2010.

Motsepe, himself a qualified attorney, said he would take steps once the process was completed.

“As a club we have to do what is not only legal but ethical. We have to engage whatever steps are needed in line with legal, ethical and moral obligations. Let’s leave it at that. But the club has been engaging with the players and let’s wait until March, where I will get involved when I have the evidence before me.” supersport.com

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