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Izinyoka bust A police officer shows the suspected stolen cables .

Some of the metals are loaded into the van.

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The men also face a charge of attempting to bribe the police Zinhle Phakathi and Sizwe Mathe news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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n Wednesday this week Hillbrow police arrested two men who were found in possession of allegedly stolen copper cables and other materials valued at about R15 000.

Police spokesperson Sgt Jenny Pillay said the materials, which included steel pipes and copper cables, were found inside a dilapidated building in Edith Cavell Street.

“The suspects, aged 20 and 23, who did not have a licence to buy or sell copper, allegedly

bought the material from street vendors for resale to a company in Alexandra.”

Sgt Pillay explained that the police received a tip off from an anonymous community source about a suspicious cash- forscrap business behind a derelict building at Edith Cavell and Van Der Merwe streets.

“The suspects tried to bribe police with R5 000, which the police refused to accept, and the men now face an additional charge of attempting to bribe the police,” added Pillay.

Copper cable theft cost the country’s economy approximately R5 billion per year. The

international demand for copper, particularly, from countries like India and China, had been identified as a major driving force for organised crime and increasing the level of theft incidents.

One of the suspects, who hails from Cameroon, said they normally buy the materials from street vendors.

Sgt Pillay added that the men face charges of attempted bribery and possession of stolen property.

She also encouraged community members to report cable theft to the police anonymously via SMS to 32211 or call the crime stop number 08600 10111.

JEPPE SAPS TO HOST YOUTH AGAINST CRIME CAMPAIGN A police officer displays some of the materials that were confiscated from the suspects. PIC : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY

SAPS Jeppe will host a youth crime campaign in which activities such as soccer, netball, basketball and volleyball tournaments will take place. After the tournaments there will be a music concert where artists will perform on stage.

Date : 1 October 2011-09-22 Venue : Hofland Park Recreation Centre Time : 9am to 5pm Please note that no alcohol will be allowed at the venue.

Councillor Chris Vondo (left) MMC : Community Development who oversees Johannesburg City Parks and Flora Mokgohloa, Executive Director: Environmental Management display the awards.

Awards for City Parks Moses Moyo moses@inner-city-gazette.co.za Johannesburg City Parks was presented with the coveted National Excellence Awards hosted by the Agricultural Sector Education & Training Authority (AgriSETA) on 14 September. This award comes on the heels of being named as the winner of the Green-Collar Training Award at the “BhpBilliton Achiever Awards 2011.

City Parks was commended for outstanding performance in the “Project employed 50% and more learners Category.” This was based on unemployed youth who were trained in 2009/2010 in Ornamental Horticulture, NQF Level 1 and absorbed by the company. The Learning & Development Division of Human Resources Department at City Parks submitted the project which competed with all AgriSeta levy payers nationally and won the Gold Award plus R20 000 cash incentive.

The BHP Billiton Achiever Awards 2011 was awarded to City Parks for its entry in the Environmental Education category for the “Green-Collar Training Award.”

This programme successfully pro-

vided skills development and employment to 105 unemployed youth.

“The project is aimed at creating decent, permanent employment in a sector that is labour intensive, and we are hopeful that this is the beginning of a programme that will be rolled out on with support from business,” said City Parks’ Acting Managing Director, Geoffrey Cooke.

A hundred and five candidates were identified from the City of Johannesburg’s Job Pathways database for the unemployed. The database is largely accessed by municipal-owned entities and contractors that undertake infrastructure development projects on behalf of the City through the Expanded Public Works Programme.

Other categories included community-based training, for river clean-ups in partnership with City Parks where communities are encouraged to take ownership of their natural surroundings. The tree planting category was awarded in line with the 200 000 tree planting campaign in the build-up to hosting the 2010 Fifa World Cup. “We strive towards service excellence while supporting economic activity, prioritising environmental education and building sustainable environments,” added Cooke.

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Youth car-washing event ‘The more the youth are occupied with community activities, the less time they have to commit crime’ Sizwe Mathe sizwem@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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his week the Hillbrow SAPS youth desk, in conjunction with Bad Boyz security company embarked in a car wash campaign which involved street vendors and residents in a bid to reduce crime in the neighbourhood.

The drive, which coincided with the station’s car inspection, saw about 60 vehicles belonging to police officers and residents washed.

SAPS youth desk chairperson Timothy Rees-Gibbs said plans are underway to have the community car wash carried out every month,

which will be open for the public.

“This is a positive start to what will go a long way in shaping Hillbrow; we appreciate the support we have received from the police station management in our attempt to empower the youth. We also call upon young people to take centre stage in the fight against crime,” said Rees-Gibbs.

Youth desk member Xoliswa Magavu, 26, declared war against crime through social initiatives, and called for the community to cooperate with the police.

“This campaign serves as a starting point in the fight against drugs and alcohol abuse. The more the youth

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eppe police have arrested an attempted armed robbery suspect in Vickers Road, Benrose, who was found with an unlicensed gun.

Police spokesperson W/O Richard Munyai said a man and a friend were approached by two men at the corner of New Coach Street. One of

is occupied with activities, the less time they have to commit crime,” said Magavu.

Sibusiso Mkhwanazi, who spends most of his time washing cars, expressed excitement to be part of the campaign.

“It is rare for one to be inside the police station for good reasons; cleaning police cars was the simplest way to thank the police for their sterling job.”

Station’s spokesperson Sgt Jenny Pillay expressed gratitude to Hillbrow youth for their participation.

“We appreciate the contribution made by Bad Boyz security in this successful project,” she added. the suspects pointed a gun at them and demanded money.

“The other man then fled, leaving his friend behind. A police patrol appeared and the friend reported the matter to the officers, who arrested the suspect at the scene,” he said.

W/O Munyai added that another man was arrested for robbery and assault. He said the man had earlier been robbed of R800 by three men

Youth Desk chairperson Timothy Rees-Gibbs (inside the van) and a colleague clean one of the police vans.

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in Benrose, and later met one of them in Belgravia.

“When the victim demanded his money back, the suspect became aggressive and assaulted him. The victim sustained serious wounds, and the suspect was arrested.”

W/O Munyai said in another incident three suspects called the victim’s name at the gate of his home.

“Thinking those were some rela-

tives he opened and welcomed them inside the house. One of the suspects grabbed him and demanded money.

A gun was also pointed at him, but he managed to jump through an open window, went to the roof and screamed for help. The suspects fled but the one with a firearm struggled to jump over the gate, and was arrested by community members, who then called the police,” he said.

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COMMENT As much as it is difficult to accept gays and lesbians, they still form part of our community and deserve human respect.

Homosexuality is sexual attraction between members of the same sex.

A 2008 study showed a correlation between the degree of rejecting behavior by parents of lesbians and gay adolescents, and health problems in the teenagers. The study showed that higher rates of family rejection were significantly associated with poorer health outcomes.

According to the encyclopedia, gays and lesbian youths have an increased risk of suicide, substance abuse, school problems, and isolation because of a hostile and condemning environment, verbal and physical abuse, rejection and isolation from family and peers.

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual young adults who reported higher levels of family rejection during adolescence were 8.4 times more likely to report having attempted suicide, 5.9 times to report high levels of depression, 3.4 times likely to use illegal drugs, and 3.4 times to engage in unprotected sex, compared with peers from families that reported low levels of family rejection.

Societal attitudes towards homosexuality, from casual integration, acceptance, to regarding it as a sin and repression through and judicial mechanisms.

Many historical figures, including Socrates, Lord Byron, and Hadrian, had terms such as gay or bisexual applied to them. Some scholars, such as Michel Foucault, have regarded this as risking the old-fashioned introduction of a contemporary construction of sexuality foreign to their times, though others challenge this observation. Writings about perceived homosexual behaviours have been quite common since the birth of the discipline, though they have changed considerably in recent decades.

There exists anthropological literature dealing with homosexuality dating back to the 19th century, which attempted to explain its biological basis.

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A recent scene at the library which is under renovation.

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Library taking to long to reopen I do not think this library will ever be opened again

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recently read in your newspaper that the Johannesburg Central library in Market Street will soon be re-opened. I then went over to the place to have a look around, and all I found were men digging up the whole place, and I no longer believed the article you published in your newspaper. I no

longer think this library will ever be opened again.

The library has been closed for over two years now, and we are told it is because it is being renovated. It is like they are actually building a new library. Some of us who live in the Johannesburg CBD have to travel as far as Sandton to access library services, and we are hardly able to meet the transport costs.

I do part-time studies and do not afford to buy all the books and other materials I need, so I have to

rely on the community library. I once tried the one in Hillbrow. It looks very neat, but I found that it does not have the books and other materials I was looking for, and it was the same with the one in Yeoville.

I went on to Orange Grove reference library and managed to find some of the books I needed, but most of them were outdated and some other study materials I needed were not there.

The attendant at the Orange Grove library then advised that I must go and try the library in Sandton if I needed some specific materials. I did find the books and

materials there, but I do not afford the transport to get me there whenever I need to.

This brings me back to the community library in my neighbourhood in the Joburg CBD, which is still being dug up. I even have a feeling that the construction company that is doing the renovations is either understaffed, or is buying time to increase its earnings.

If this is not so, why don’t they just finish the job and allow us to use the library? I urge the city council to cancel the renovations and just open the library.

Frikkie Daniels Newtown

HERITAGE FEATURE

TRIBUTE TO ZULU PRINCESS Acknowledgement of the role played by women in a male dominated society Sizwe Mathe Jama’s role as a mastermind and TV star who hails from sizwem@inner-city-gazette.co.za in the rise of the Zulu King- Kwa-Zulu Natal, where this dom, acknowledging the role heroic chronicle took place. ritten and directed by played by women in a male Cele has also played a role Zwelibanzi ka Magen- dominated society. as Katlego Rathebe on e.tv dane Sibiya, Mkabayi kaJama KaJama independently court- soapie Backstage, a role she takes a long nostalgic journey ed Mthaniya, King Shaka’s played for eight years. of the Zulu Royal princess, grandmother, for her father The story is told through dating as back as 1760.

Jama who was ageing with- vibrant Zulu song and dance.

The 90 minutes hour long out having a successor. She The production will be acplay, which will be presented did this without her father’s companied by the launch of between 23 September and 2 knowledge, and when her fa- the book on Mkabayi, which October at Windybrow The- ther found out he said “nen- encourages people to read inatre in Hillbrow, is set in the zengakhona” which means digenous languages and revive ancient Zulu Kingdom. ‘you have done accordingly’. pride in African languages.

It is based on the life of MkaMthaniya’s first son was Other actors in the producbayi kaJama, a Zulu royal named Senzangakhona after tion include, Siphiwe Nkosi, princess who was the most in- his sister’s efforts to find her Sabelo Makhubo and the fluential woman in the entire father a successor.

Sakhile Cultural Group. For history of the Nguni people.

The lead role is played by more information contact The play focuses on Ka- Baby Cele, a well known film Ncebakazi on 011 720 7009.

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Cholera outbreak in Basin

FOCUS ON AFRICA

N’djamena - Cholera has killed at least 1 200 people this year in countries surrounding Lake Chad; Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria.

Chad’s Health Minister, Dr Toupta Boguena says the illness, mainly resulting from poor sanitation and lack of Dr Toupta Boguena potable water, has infected 38 800 people and is spreading.

The Lake Chad Basin is the centre of economic activity; commerce, fishing and farming for some 11 million people, according to UNICEF. Population movements for social and commercial activity are constant between areas where sanitation is poor, and this contributes to the explosion of cholera, according to aid agencies in the region.

François Bellet, UNICEF regional water and sanitation specialist says a cross-border, decentralized approach is necessary to prevent cholera outbreaks. In October 2010, health ministers of the four countries plus Benin signed the Abuja Commitment, calling for better collaboration to tackle cholera.

Last year the region reported 58 000 cholera cases, with 2 300 deaths, the most serious outbreak since 1991.

Jailed blogger on strike

Maikel Sanad

Govt troops under attack Abidjan - At least 15 people have been killed in an attack on the armed forces in the southwest. The staterun RTI network says the assailants came across the Liberian border into the Tai region, catching the soldiers by surprise.

Military spokesperson Leon Kouakou, confirmed the attack, but did not give details.

In July, West African leaders urged the UN and ECOWAS to step up monitoring of the Liberia-Ivory Coast border after signs that mercenaries had been operating there since April.

The leaders of Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Sierra Leone said insecurity on the Liberia-Ivory Coast border represented a threat to the entire West African region.

The government has said Liberian mercenaries were hired by Laurent Gbagbo during the four-month postelection conflict which ended with his arrest in April.

The FRCI are the forces that battled to remove Gbagbo and allow Alassane Ouattara to assume power after winning last November’s presidential election.

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Cairo - Egypt’s first prisoner of conscience since the revolution, blogger Maikel Nabil Sanad has resumed his hunger strike and is getting worse.

Global press watchdog Reporters Without Borders says a security policy involving the jailing of journalists and bloggers convicted by military courts is undermining democratic transition in Egypt.

Reporters Without Borders says Sanad has resumed his hunger strike and refuses to drink. In messages to his brother he said he was unable to leave bed and suffered loss of vision.

Sanad denies telling the prison authorities that he wanted no more visits. His brother and presidential candidate Bothaina Kamel are among people who tried to visit him in Cairo’s Al-Marg prison.

Arrested on 28 March for denouncing human rights violations and the military’s close relationship with the government in his blog (http://www. maikelnabil.com), Sanad was sentenced to three years jail on 10 April. He began a hunger strike on 23 August and was rushed to the prison infirmary on 3 September.

Reporters Without Borders urges the Supreme Council to free Sanad.

Genocide killers sought Marc Ravalomanana

SADC deal solves deadlock Antananarivo - Political leaders have signed an agreement paving the way for elections to be held within a year to re-establish democracy.

The new deal allows the return of exiled leader Marc Ravalomanana, who was overthrown in 2009 by current president Andre Rajoelina in an armybacked coup.

SADC, which suspended Madagascar after the coup,

helped broker the deal.

Madagascar has faced instability for several years, and isolated by the international community after the coup. EU donors froze aid and it was also suspended from the African Union.

South Africa’s deputy Foreign Minister, Marius Franzman presided over the signing ceremony in Antananarivo.

The plan, agreed by eight political parties, leaves Ra-

joelina in charge of a transitional authority until elections in March next year.

Marc Ravalomanana, currently in exile in South Africa, will be allowed to return to participate in the transition. His representatives say he is willing to compromise.

Ronald Noble

Kigali - Interpol secretary-general Ronald Noble says his institution will continue working with the Rwandan police and the Genocide Fugitive Tracking Unit (GFTU) to pursue 1994 genocide suspects.

Noble was attending the 13th Eastern African Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) General Assembly. “Of the over 97 red notices issued, 32 have been arrested worldwide. That a third of them have been arrested is a significant step, considering how elusive they are.”

He noted that most of the genocide suspects operate under false names and documents and move in sophisticated ways to avoid arrest. “They have access to resources that allow them to hide.”

On the presence of many genocide suspects in France, where Interpol has its headquarters, Noble said France systematically scans the passports of all travellers. “The fugitives manage to manoeuvre using false identities, while some countries like Belgium do not consult the database.”

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Rent payment campaign The number of tenants who pay rent on time has declined Sizwe Mathe sizwem@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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Madulammoho client services manager Ntsoaki Ntlatseng and a tenant.

he Madulammoho Housing Association in Hillbrow has launched a campaign, to encourage residents to pay rent on time.

BG Alexander building manager, Kiro Febana, overseeing the prioritise your rent campaign, explains that for the next three months tenants will participate in a mini competition which will culminate to a grand price in December this year.

“We felt it was essential to make tenants aware of the importance of paying rent on time. Every month a tenant will receive a Pick ‘n Pay

voucher. The winner is announced after all rent has been collected every month.”

He adds that before the announcement of a monthly winner, a facilitator takes tenants through the process of budgeting. “Keep a record of your rent, doctor bills and grocery costs. Then, compare the total of these bills with the income of the household. Your expenses should not be more than the available income. If you are spending more money than you are making, make a list of the bills that are your top priorities, and rent should be at the top of your list. Put money aside to pay for the necessities. This includes

items like rent, utilities and food.”

According to the Tenant Profile Network (TPN), the number of tenants who pay rent on time has declined to 79 percent this year.

The report further reveals that the overall number of tenants in good standing has declined to 79 percent from 81 percent. This consists of tenants in paid on time category at 66 percent, paid late category 13 percent and the number of tenants in the did not pay category increased from 10 percent to 12 percent.

The report also points out mounting burdens faced by residents in the form of higher unemployment, household debt, increases in the cost of electricity, fuel and food, all of which affect monthly expenses and hence the ability to pay rent.

Directorate to deal with bogus schools Sithembile Hadebe news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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auteng Department of Education’s spokesperson Charles Phahlane says there are various reasons why learners enrol at ‘fly-bynight’ schools.

He explains that some students may have failed examinations and believe that through these schools they will somehow pass.

“Students should thoroughly investigate schools they want to enrol in, and check with the Department of Education whether they are registered.”

Phahlane adds that the Provincial Department of Education is responsible for registering schools, the Council of Higher Education for colleges, and Umalusi accredits the curriculum.

“We recently established a directorate for independent schools, which will attend to the issue of the unregistered colleges, as registration of schools is a Constitutional requirement,” Phahlane adds.

He explains that it takes approximately 90 days for a school to get registered, and all the information needed is at www.che.ac.za.

“The applicants must complete a form and submit the required documents. Once a completed application is received and the paperwork verified, a site verification is conducted.

If found to be in order, the application is processed for approval and registration by the Head of Department so the school can operate,” he says.

Lerato Modisadife, programme manager and lecturer at Damelin College in Braamfontein says students must not only check if the school is registered, but also ensure that the course they want to study has been accredited.

“An easy way to check is to visit the Council of Higher Education (www. che.ac.za) or Umalusi (www.umalusi. org.za). Remember not to make any upfront payments unless you are sure the school you want to study at is legitimate,” Modisadife adds.

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Taking precautions may help prevent vehicle theft.

New trend in vehicle theft Criminals use a multipurpose remote to deactivate the immobiliser Crime Reporter crime@gazettelive.co.za

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oburg police have issued a warning to motorists about a new method criminals use to gain access into parked motor vehicles, and to steal them.

Johannesburg Central SAPS is investigating several cases of theft of motor vehicles in the city, and

would like to advise motorists on how to prevent theft of their cars, says corporate communications officer W/O Xoli Mbele.

W/O Mbele says criminals are now using a new trick to open locked cars and steal them.

“They use a multipurpose remote to deactivate the immmobiliser and prevent it from closing the vehicle.

A motorist may think that the car is

locked, only to find that it was not locked,” W/O Mbele says.

The officer offers the following safety tips for motorists: Lock your car with a remote while standing next to it.

Check the doors with your hands to ensure that they are properly locked.

If the doors do not close, do not leave your car because criminals

Robbery suspects arrested Crime Reporter crime@gazettelive.co.za Police have arrested three men in connection with an armed robbery at the TK Salon in Banket Street.

Police spokesperson Sgt Jenny Pillay says on Friday evening the three men allegedly raided the TK Salon at the corner of Banket and Park streets in Hillbrow and robbed customers and staff at gunpoint of two cell phones and R210 in cash.

Hillbrow Tracing Unit members Sgt Albert Ali, Warrant Officer Eric Moremi, Sgt Martin Podile and Warrant officer George Malatji

started investigated and arrested two suspects on Saturday, and after further investigation arrested the third suspect, Sgt Pillay says.

“The third suspect was found in a park in Berea. The suspects, who are aged between 17 and 24 will appear at the Johannesburg Magistrate Court to face charges of armed robbery.”

This week the same Hillbrow police Tracing Unit members arrested a man for possession of an unlicensed firearm.

Police corporate communications officer Sgt Jenny Pillay says police received a tip-off from the commu-

nity that a man had entered a flat at the Momsmerg building carrying an unlicensed firearm.

“Police followed up on the information and gained entry by forcefully opening the door, and found the suspect. The man was searched and the gun was found hidden in the front of his pants. The firearm, which had the serial number filed off was seized, together with one magazine with three live rounds.”

She adds that the firearm has been sent for ballistic tests. The 26 yearold suspect faces charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition, Sgt Pillay adds.

Boyfriend bites off man’s ear Crime Reporter crime@gazettelive.co.za A man was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly bit another man’s ear off in Hillbrow.

Police spokesperson Sgt Jenny Pillay says the drama unfolded when the

Robbery gang member nabbed

complainant was walking in the street with a female who is known to him.

“The woman’s boyfriend came and grabbed the complainant, and pushed him against a wall. The complainant tried to fight back, but he was overpowered. During the scuffle the female’s boyfriend then bit the other

Crime Reporter crime@gazettelive.co.za A member of a robbery gang has been arrested following an incident in which a man was robbed of his cellphone in Tidhope Avenue, Berea.

Police spokesperson Sgt Jenny Pillay says the complainant was walking near the Doris Street and Tudhope Avenue intersection when he was approached by seven men who assaulted him and robbed him of his Samsung touch screen

man’s right ear and cut it off,” she says.

Sgt Pillay adds that security officers stopped the fight, rescued the man and called the police.

“The man was arrested on a charge of assault and the injured man was taken to hospital,” she says.

cell phone. “The robbery victim then reported the matter to Bad Boyz security officers, who chased the alleged robbers and arrested one of them. The 24 year-old suspect faces a charge of robbery.”

Sgt Jenny adds that the SAPS would like to thank the security company involved for its efforts in the fight against crime. “The company works hand in hand with Hillbrow police in the fight against crime,” she adds.

Meanwhile two suspects aged 24 and 27 were arrested for assault GBH and robbery in Jou-

might be targeting your vehicle.

Leave that place, don’t go where you were intending.

Don’t leave your car even for a second without locking the doors.

Motorists must ensure that all their car doors are locked.

“With the police and the community working together we can eradicate theft of motor vehicles in the Joburg CBD,” W/O Mbele adds.

Joburg cops arrest over 100 suspects Nosizwe Tshabalala nosizwe@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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ohannesburg Central Sector policing members arrested 137 suspects for various offences during crime combating operations between last Friday and Monday this week.

According to a police report five suspects were arrested for armed robbery, two for house breaking and theft, eight for common robbery, one for malicious damage to property and nine for possession of dagga.

“The rest of the suspects were arrested for committing other crimes ranging from intimidation, assault common, assault with an intention to do grievous bodily harm, shoplifting, theft, fraud, illegal trading, urinating in public, driving without a licence, inconsiderate driving, drinking in public, drunk and driving,” the report stated.

bert Park, Sgt Pillay says. “It is alleged that the complaint was with his friend at corner of Wanderes and Bok streets in Joubert Park, when he was approached by six men who demanded money from the complainant and his friend.

“The suspects searched the complaint and stole his Nokia 1200 cellphone. The complainant resisted to hand over his wallet, one suspect hit the complainant on his head with a brick.

Security officers in the area managed to arrest two of the suspects and called the police. The complaint was taken to Hillbrow clinic.”

In the midst of consultations as part of the Jozi’s Growth and Development Strategy (GDS), the uprising in Thembelihle settlement, south of Jozi, has exposed some of the shortcomings of this strategy.

In fact these so called consultations are just a ruse. How else does one interpret the utterances attributed to Gauteng’s MEC for Local Government and Housing Humphrey Mmemezi, that if need be the infamous Red Ants will move people by force? These scary and heavy handed tactics by the state through the police against poor and vulnerable citizens are reminiscent of the days under the Nationalist Party apartheid rulers.

Here was a situation that compelled a democratic developmental government to engage with its citizens, as purported in the GDS, but instead such unfortunate remarks are made in the media.

According to sources in the community, the MEC and his honchos in local government have not even bothered to arrange a meeting with the leadership on that community. As for the MMC responsible for Housing in Jozi and the Mayor himself, the least said the better.

These are people who should be leading community engagement, but alas, have been conspicuous by their absence.

All that the residents of Thembelihle are asking for is mere electricity, but of course these demands are twisted and impression is created that their demands are unreasonable. The argument advanced by MEC Mmemezi that the area is built on ‘satanic’ dolomitic grounds is laughable. I’m no geologist, but clearly there are ulterior motives to move people from the land they have occupied for some 30 years, and not a single sink hole has been reported?

Furthermore, the area is surrounded by beautiful double storey houses, a relatively new shopping mall and other business developments. Now someone please explain to me, how selective will these sinkholes be when they occur in Thembelihle and leave Lenasia 200 metres away?

Will the sinkholes strike on the basis of the difference in texture of the hair of the people of Thembelihle as compared to those in Lenasia? These questions beg for answers and what is ‘satanic’ here is the intent to move our people from their land by force.

The impression one is getting is that our authorities do not have strategies to deal with service delivery demands that people from the southern to the northern settlements are making. An area as old as Thembelihle does not have proper running water, and the community still relies on alternative energy source.

So much for a world class African city!

Although any act of violence should be condemned in the strongest possible terms, but talking to residents of Thembelihle, one gets a sense that they are really getting desperate. They continuously refer to the case of the people of Chiawelo, where councillors’ houses were burnt down by the angry community. One hope for their sake they don’t go that route.

They say they feel let down by the very people they have voted into power, and the thought of being forcibly removed compounds their anxiety. This ward, in its various incarnations, has consistently voted for only one party for the past 17 years, and perhaps it is about time that the people’s faith in our developmental democratic government is restored. jabu.nxumalo@gmail.co.za

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he FNB Gauteng Diwali Festival will once again illuminate Newtown’s Mary Fitzgerald Square with an array of traditional song, dance, culture and cuisine on 15 October.

Also known as the Festival of Lights, it is hosted by the South African Hindu Maha Sabha, endorsed by the City of Johannesburg and sponsored by First National Bank.

The FNB Gauteng Diwali Festival is considered one of the most vibrant events on the local cultural calendar, and has proved popular among Indian communities living in the province, while also appealing to those who are keen to experience the many colourful facets of Hindu culture.

The theme of this year’s festival is Light up the World.

Ashwin Trikamjee, president of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha says this year’s theme is based on the intrinsic symbol of Deepavali, the diya.

“A diya gives light to the world and does not discriminate as to who gets the light. Regardless of religion, race and belief system, everyone benefits

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Festival promises to illuminate Newtown

from its light. As human beings, we must do things that will not only benefit ourselves or our families, but all of humankind. This way of living brings out the Hindu way of life, of brotherly love and harmony, which we would like to share with all those who visit the Diwali Festival, regardless of culture or creed,” adds Trikamjee.

Bobby Madhav, CEO: Global Business for FNB says in 2009 FNB saw an opportunity to sponsor the event and over the years has seen the festival grow to become one of the largest attended events.

“As a proudly South African bank with roots that extend into several other African countries, we are confident that the Diwali Festival will continue to celebrate cultural diversity and tolerance within our communities and illustrate our renewed commitment to the festival.”

A diverse and exciting mix of food and retail stalls, as well as entertainment ranging from Bollywood dancing to Bengali folk music, has been secured to make the festivities extra-memorable for visitors. Among the highlights are performances by the Drisha Mu-

sic Academy, Tribhangi Dance Theatre, Moving into Dance Mophatong, Natya Anjali, Jagaat, and Greg Georgiades and Ashish Joshi.

Visitors can immerse themselves in song, dance and bargain shopping, while alluring exotic aromas waft through the square, tempting all into sam- p l i n g the traditional cuisine o n o f - fer. Kids and adults c a n also take part in fun a c - tivities such as clay l a m p and henna painting, as well as lending their artistic talents to creating a giant Rangoli, a decorative artwork.

This day of activity and entertainment will be topped off by a spectacular 18 minute fireworks display.

The 2010 event attracted over 15 000 people, and this year’s festival promises to be even more vibrant, and entrance is free.

A performer in last year’s event.

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A more exciting Rugby World Cup ‘For us to have any chance of getting to the top we have to beat some of the best teams in the world’ Brenden Nel

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pringbok winger Bryan Habana says this year’s IRB Rugby World Cup tournament is much more exciting than in 2007.

He adds that it is so because of the unprecedented rise in the tier two nations over the past four years.

Habana had no hesitation in declaring the 2011 version; just two weeks old, more exciting than the World Cup he won with his Bok teammates four years back, mainly because the minnows have been doing so well.

Impressive performances by Georgia, Romania, Russia and Japan have all been highlights at this World Cup, and even though there has not been a significant upset by

a smaller nation, it all bodes well for the future of the game.

Habana believes that while the weather has played a part in New Zealand, it does not deserve the credit for stopping the lopsided scorelines.

“It’s been a lot more exciting than 2007 was, especially with the minnows playing the type of rugby they have been playing of late. It shows that perhaps the IRB has been right in what they have been doing . From a supporter point of view it’s been pretty great.

“In France in 2007, you had scores of 70-80 plus and now for 60-70 minutes it has been close in some of those games. The weather conditions have sometimes denied spectacular running rugby but that’s

the nature of the competition. Tier one nations certainly have a lot more respect for the lower nations than they had a few years back,” he said.

Habana believes the key to winning this year’s World Cup is to adapt to the conditions which have seen rain and wind during several games.

“The one thing in this tournament is that if you’re not able to adapt to conditions you won’t make it.

To have that variation in the game and have a plan B in New Zealand is important. The conditions do change and you have to make sure you adapt. In the Ireland-Australia game the conditions weren’t conducive to running rugby. Ireland was able to adapt to that while

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Tribute to the legends Phil Venter kicked everything that moved, the ball and the man, and sometimes both Soccer Correspondent

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his is a time to remember the soccer legends who played the game when huge sums of money were not involved, who played to entertain the fans, earning about only R300 per month. That was in the days of the National Professional Soccer Leagues (NPSL) and the National Football League (NFL) in the 1970s and ‘80s.

This is a time when former Orlando Pirates legend Ernest “Botsotso” Makhanya died at Selby Park Hospital in Johannesburg recently after a short illness. His former teammate Teboho Moloi said Makhanya was a very good midfielder, who also could play as a goalkeeper.

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lips of soccer fans decades after they stopped playing the game.

Besides Makhanya Orlando Pirates had enterprising players like Jomo Sono. Born Matsilele Ephraim Sono in 1955 in Soweto, he was an amazing dribbling wizard who regularly scored incredible goals. Sono was a midfield general and renowned for his accurate passing. He and many other of his generation were however denied the opportunity to display his skills on the world stage because FIFA had expelled South Africa because of apartheid rule.

Sono was one of the first South Africans to play overseas, where he played for New York Cosmos in the United States, alongside Brazilian legend Pele. He also played for Colorado Caribous and Toronto Blizzard.

On his return to South Africa Sono

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bought the Highlands Park Football Club in Johannesburg in 1982 and renamed it Jomo Cosmos in honour of his old team in New York.

Another legend the sporting boycott of South Africa deprived was Patrick ‘Ace’ Ntsoelengoe. He was another dribbling wizard of a midfielder. He spent his playing career between Kaizer Chiefs in South Africa and the North American Soccer League (NASL), where he spent 11 years playing for clubs that included Minnesota Kicks and Toronto Blizzard.

Another legend was Lucas “Masterpieces” Moripe. He was probably the greatest player the country has produced.

He started playing for Pretoria Callies in 1971 and helped the team in memorable victories over powerful sides like Orlando Pirates, Pimville

Lucas Masterpieces Moripe

United Brothers and Kaizer Chiefs.

In 1973 he won the Player of the Year award. He moved to Orlando Pirates in 1981 when he was past his prime, and was suffering from a persistent knee injury.

In May 2010 the Atteridgeville Super Stadium was renamed after him as acknowledgement of his contribution to soccer in the city and the country.

The other stars worth mentioning include Kaizer “Chincha Guluva” Motaung, Julius “KK” Sono, McDonald “Rhee” Skhosana, Patson “Kamuzu” Banda, Oscar “Jazzman” Dlamini, Phil “Jones” Setshedi, Elias “Shuffle” Mokopane, Chilliboy Koloba, Joel “Ace” Mnini, Zebulon “Sputla” Nhlapo, Nelson “Teenage” Dladla, Joel Faya, Patrick “Ace” Ntsoelengoe, Jomo Sono, William “Khura” Makhura,

Kaizer Motaung

Daniel Ramarutsi, Abednigo “Shaka” Ngcobo, Thomas “Who is fooling Who” Hlongwane, Professor Ngubane, Samora Khulu, Kenneth “The Horse” Mokgojoa and Zachariah “Computer” Lamola.

There were also Andries “Six Mabone” Maseko, James Mabena, Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba, Ryder Mofokeng, Jan “Malombo” Lechaba, Patson “Kamuzu” Banda, Joseph “Banks” Sethlodi, Welcome Jama, Richard Ngubane, Sugar Ray Xulu and plenty more.

In the whites only league there were players like Phil Venter who kicked everything that moved, the ball or the man, and sometimes both. Then was also Stuart Lilley, Mike Lambert, Peter Ballack, Greg Jacoby, Big John Salter, Eugene Kleynhans, Lawrence Chelin, Rodney Bush and Brummie de Leur.

SA qualifies for quarter-finals in crushing win Gavin Rich

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t was South Africa night on the North Shore on Thursday as the Springboks clinched their place in the World Cup quarterfinal round with a crushing 87-0 whitewash of Namibia.

There was a real South African flavour to the 26 000 crowd that turned up to watch the match between the two African nations, with the Mexican Waves that swept across the ground at stages

of the match expressing what the many travelling fans and expatriates thought about their team and the World Cup. The win was no more than would have been expected, and looked like being a lot less lop-sided than it eventually turned out before an orgy of scoring in the last quarter pushed John Smit’s world champions to the highest tally of the World Cup so far.

While the size of the win underlined the superiority of the Boks

there were still areas of concern, not the least of those being the fact that while the South Africans continue to keep the try-sheet of the opposing team’s blank, there are still players who miss too many tackles. Namibia broke nine tackles in the first half, which considering how little ball they had was quite a lot.

But it would be churlish to concentrate too much on the negatives when a team wins by nearly a three figure score, and some sloppy lin-

eout work in the first half, when some untidy play on possession that was secured was also accompanied by three balls that went against the throw, did not off-set the positives.

The biggest positive would have been the confidence that hit an upward trajectory against Fiji last week and which, after flattening for much of the first hour, continued to climb in that last 20 minutes when it seemed the Boks were scoring almost at will. supersport.com