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Public Safety MMC, Cllr Michael Sun Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

ity of Johannesburg Executive mayor Herman Mashaba and his public safety MMC Michael Sun launched a new 24hour traffic hotline on Thursday in collaboration with the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JPMD). Motorists are advised to call the hotline on 080 872 3342 to report issues around

traffic lights‚ cable theft‚ floods‚ road construction‚ vandalism‚ accidents‚ broken down vehicles and areas where traffic lights are down or traffic is gridlocked. “I can personally attest to how traffic congestion has become a daily struggle. Countless productive hours have been lost by residents stuck in traffic simply trying to get to one point from the other‚” said Mashaba. He said the new service would “change the

City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba way we move around the city for better. Our transport network suffered in the hands of previous leadership in our city”. But he cautioned that rolling out the service would take time and require patience from motorists. The JMPD has identified 304 hightraffic volume spots across in the city that will be monitored with the aim of reducing congestion‚ he said. “Johannesburg was rated as the 44th most congested city in the world

by a research company in the USA” added Clr Sun .Traffic congestion has a negative impact on the city’s economy. “We will continue to express our commit to turning this City around by effectively utilising the resources at our disposal and creating a traffic network which allows us to move this City forward.” Concluded Mashaba

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o you want to enrol for a qualification that will get you work-ready in a relatively short time? If so, look at occupational qualifications, says Ruan Venter, registrar of Boston City Campus & Business College, an award-winning SA private higher education institution which has been delivering quality education for over 26 years at its 40-plus support centres nationwide. To get an occupational qualification behind your name means that you have to complete a study programme that prepares you for a specific occupation, he explains. And the big advantage of this, is that the moment you complete your occupational studies, you are fully ready to start working in your chosen occupation. You can hit the ground running, as employers are fond of saying. “Occupational study programmes are less theoretical and more practical in their approach,” Venter elaborates. “They have a compulsory built in workplace component, during which time students get hands-on practical experience.” Besides their specific focus, occupational study programmes have certain distinctive advantages. Due to the training methodology, students can register for occupational study programmes at Boston City Campus & Business College at almost any time during the year. There are exceptions here and there, but most occupational study programmes are open for registration right throughout the year. Students can start their studies straight away – unlike degree courses for example, where registration deadlines and course times are strictly applied. Students don’t necessarily need to have a matric certificate as occupational study programmes are on various levels and have different entry requirements. These range from Grade 10 to Grade 12. This means that if you don’t have a National Senior Certificate (NSC) you can still start your studies and reach your career aspirations. Occupational programmes make it possible for you to start with a Grade 10 certificate and end up with a degree. This is because a student builds credits over a period of time and can use these credits to progress to higher level courses (via what is called a credits accumulation transfer or CAT). Most occupational study programmes can be completed in 12 months. Once students

pass all the required tests and assessments, they receive their certificates and can enter the job market. “There are so many advantages in choosing to enrol for occupational qualifications, that it’s no wonder they’re becoming increasingly popular study options among South Africans,” says Venter. Boston City Campus & Business College offers a variety of occupational programmes across different sectors of the economy. These programmes are accredited by the relevant educational bodies, and include among others: National Certificate: Public Sector Accounting - Fasset and Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) National Diploma: Technical Financial Accounting - Fasset and ICB National Certificate: Certified Junior Bookkeeper - Fasset and ICB Diploma in Office Administration - Fasset and ICB FET Certificate: Contact Centre Operations Managing People - South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) FET Certificate: Sport Administration Cathsseta and Education and Training Institute National Certificate: Paralegal Studies in HR and Employee Relations - SABPP Higher Certificate in Commerce: HR Management - SABPP “Boston’s provision of a wide range of occupational programmes is important in meeting the objectives of lifelong learning, cor-

recting inequalities and underscoring aspirations as specified by the Council of Higher Education,” says Venter. “Boston’s education offerings serve to meet the needs of employees and professionals to continually upgrade their skills and knowledge. Furthermore, our offerings enable access to higher education to those who were denied or may not meet the formal requirements for high education.” For more information on occupational qualifications, you can visit www.boston. coza. Students and parents are also welcome to go to their nearest Boston branch and speak to a career advisor face-to-face. The career advice service is offered free of charge and with no obligation at the 40-plus Boston branches spread nationwide (see the list of locations on the Boston website). Career advisors can explain the various course categories that exist; how students can climb the education ladder one qualification at a time and how credits work as well answer any other questions you may have. Contact Boston on 011 551-2000, info@boston.co.za, www.boston.co.za Lowdown on occupational qualifications • Directly linked to a specific occupation • Studies are focused and structured around a specific occupation • Wide rage available • Students can register anytime throughout the year, due to the training methodology • Students can start studies straight away – unlike degree courses for example, where registration deadlines and course times are strict • Have a compulsory built in workplace component for students to get hands-on practical experience • Are accredited by different educational bodies • Are affordable • Matric certificate may not necessarily be required for entry • Open doors to higher learning because a student builds credits over a period of time • Can be completed in 12 months • Once students pass all the required tests and assessments, they can enter the job market

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he future of Braamfontein is in good hands and looks bright, so says City of Johannesburg Member of the Mayoral Committee for Development Planning Cllr Funzela Ngobeni. Cllr Ngobeni was addressing a workshop organised by the Braamfontein Regeneration and Innovation Steering Committee recently to look into the future of one of the City’s most important precincts. Braamfontein is home to, among others, the University of the Witwatersrand, leading insurance company Liberty Life, National School of Arts, Johannesburg Theatre, Enoch Sontonga Memorial Park, the City’s Metro Centre and other municipal offices. According to steering committee member Ndumiso Davidson, it will take stock of where Braamfontein is currently and formalise the partnership between the City, residents, users, institutions, business and developers. “Under the direction of MMC Ngobeni, the committee is mandated to guide planning and development in the broader Braamfontein area,” Davidson said. According to Cllr Ngobeni, Braamfontein as a key inner city node will in the new financial year be prioritised to strengthen the pedestrian link between the Metro Centre and Park Station and increase investments in the Metro Centre precinct. “It also means concluding the Braamfontein Traffic and Transportation Study to provide critical evidence for determining

Mayoral Committee for Development Planning Cllr Funzela Ngobeni

the impact of key interventions put forward by groups of hard working Braamfontein stakeholders who have invested their time and efforts in looking at the future of the precinct through the ‘Walkable Braamfontein Project,” Cllr Ngobeni said. He said as far as the operational urban management was concerned, a third Pikitup shift, additional peace officers focused on by-law enforcement and a refocused informal trading approach were expected to have major positive impacts on safety and cleanliness in the precinct. “I am aware that the terms of reference for the committee were never formally adopted and that the quarterly meetings were not actioned to ensure sustained engage-

ment and outputs. I would like to use this opportunity today to get agreement on the terms of reference so that we have an agreed upon set of principles governing the work of this steering committee,” Cllr Ngobeni said. He acknowledged the beginning of improved engagement between the Braamfontein stakeholders and the City through work streams or sub-committees. “I would like to see a work stream dealing with inclusivity and the community to be instituted and that all of these work streams report back at the proposed quarterly committee meetings. I am committed to chairing these meetings as often as I can,” he said. Cllr Ngobeni told the workshop that the

City’s new administration would over the next 18 months seek to reabsorb the municipal entities to improve service delivery and responsiveness. He also said Executive Mayor Cllr Herman Mashaba’s 10-point plan had a direct impact on what was being envisaged for Braam-

fontein. “Cllr Mashaba wants a responsive and pro-poor administration, plans to achieve 5% economic growth, reduce unemployment, fight corruption, revive the inner city and be business friendly, and attractive to investors,” Cllr Ngobeni concluded.

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ore often, people choose life insurance cover without fully understanding the difference between fixed and escalating insurance premiums. Knowing the contrast can help you choose cover that best suits your needs. Lee Bromfield, CEO of FNB Life, urges consumers taking out life insurance to make a more informed decision based on their individual circumstances, taking into account their short and long term goals. “Avoid choosing escalating premiums merely because this is the most popular option offered by pro-

viders. Taking the time to do your own research and also understand how fixed premiums work can lead to long-term savings,” says Bromfield, as he unpacks the pros and cons of fixed life insurance premiums: Pros • The premiums are fixed, giving consumers assurance that they will be able to afford payments in the future. • Fixed premiums give you more control over your budget. • You benefit from long-term costs savings as the premiums remain the same even as you age.

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same for the duration of the policy. “On the other hand, escalating insurance premiums are initially more affordable, but gradually increase as you get older. When choosing this option, it is worth considering how much the premiums will cost you in the next 10 to 20 years, in order to assess affordability. For example, the premium of a 30 year old with a 5% premium escalation option, will more than triple by the time they are 55 without any commensurate increase in their cover. This often leads to consumers not being able to afford life cover when they need it most,” explains Bromfield.

Being aware of the difference between fixed and escalating life insurance premiums will help you avoid making costly mistakes. Life insurance companies often include a premium escalation as the default option, so it is worth reviewing your policy to check if you already have one. “In tough economic circumstances, affordability is key when making financial commitments, therefore being informed will not only help you to choose the right type of premium, but further ensure that you are covered for the duration of the policy,” concludes Bromfield.

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lobally, it is estimated that about 15% of the population has a disability. In numbers, that is about 1 billion people with disabilities in the world. South Africa, which has ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability (CRPD) and has good legislation is lagging in implementation to ensure the rights of the thousands of differently abled children in our country. Yet persons with disability are significantly more vulnerable to violation of their human rights to safety, protection, equality, justice, education and health. One of the most sustainable ways to ensure that access to those rights are realised to every man, woman and child with a disability is through strengthening work in partnership across sectors, and through empowering the most passionate advocates of the rights of persons with disability – the parent or caregiver. Groups of parents of children with a particular disability naturally come together in solidarity, but because disability is such a diverse sector with representations of people from a wide range of disabilities, a unified voice across the sector is something that needs to intentionally be cultivated. The main benefit of this is that the stronger a coalition, the more political capital and clout the sector has in representing their needs to government. A country that has seen remarkable success as a result of a disability-related non-profitcoalition is Israel. Through the work of organisation Beit Issie Shapiro, this coalition has been remarkably successful at impacting their societyfar beyond what any one organisation could do. Today, Beit Issie Shapiro is recognised by Israel’s Ambassador to South Africa, Arthur Lenk as Israel’s most effective non-profit organisation. It has ‘Special Consultative Status’ to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in recognition of its inclusive development at a national and international level for over 20 years. Through its coalition of over 60 organisations it has been able to influence law, policy as well as practice at a municipal level towards making Israel a more inclusive and equal society for persons with disability. Since it earned consultative status to the UN,

Ubuntu, the way forward for the disability sector

Arthur Lenk Israel’s Ambassador to South Africa Beit Issie Shapiro has gone on to play a leading role in promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in countries across the world including China and South Africa. Broad partnership across private, civil and state levels is the basis for bringing about a change. For example, in the early 2000s, Beit Issie Shapiro partnered with their local municipality to build Israel’s first inclusive playground. Then they partnered with Sesame Street to create the programme’s first muppet with a disability. While these by themselves are impressive achievements, they were not satisfied with the scale of impact given the scale of disability in the country. They therefore lobbied government to ensure that all parks in Israel by law are accessible to persons with disability, and went on to build 30 more parks like the first through government. When government was slow to implement a law to ensure early invention in the lives of children with disability, the coalition was formed. They hired a lawyer and social worker to fight for the implementation of this law. Following this model of advocacy, Beit Issie Shapiro went on to build the first dental clinic for persons with disability, and since then established 20 more(and there are many achievements beyond these). Today that coalition is a powerful force that government cannot ignore. Representing the voices of so many disabled people has given them a

powerful voice and political legitimacy, and it has enabled them to share resources of skills, networks, expertise, and experience. With the support structure of South African NGO, Afrika Tikkun, these Communitybased Rehabilitation self-help groups based in township or inner city communities have demonstrated that coming together, partnering with State and non-State actors and persistently motivating for change is an effective strategy in the pursuit of human rights for all. They have transformed from disenfranchised, unemployed, unskilled parents on the edge of despair to formidable individuals, who have earned the respect and the ear of South Africa’s duty bearers. With funding from the Lubner Family Foundation, South African non-profit Afrika Tikkun teamed up with Beit Issie Shapiro in presenting a Disability Rights Symposium on the 16th of March, in Johannesburg, South Africa.The theme for the 2017 Symposium was “Empowerment Through Partnerships: Working together towards the effective implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in South Africa”. The Symposium, which was opened by Israeli ambassador Arthur Lenk, brought together the South African disability sectorand thesocial justice sector.It generated dialogue about empowerment methodologies and showcased the utility of transformative collaboration and partnerships between children with disabilities and their families and those with influence – actors in multiple State departments, as well as the disability sector and the social justice sector. Going forward Afrika Tikkun will, under the mentorship of Beit Issie Shapiro, build towards a coalition of actors in the disability sector that will reignite the vibrancy of the disability sector, and cultivate a voice with the kind of political capital needed to bring about real change in our democracy for persons with disability.

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he City of Johannesburg has partnered with the Department of Trade and Industry (dti) to support small and medium enterprises (SMMEs) penetrate international markets. For three days last week – from March 15 to March 17 – the City and dti hosted a workshop at Carlton Centre in the Johannesburg CBD to train local entrepreneurs on how they could take their products and services to the international market. The initiative, called the Global Exporter Passport Training Programme, is in line with one of the City’s nine key priorities – to grow Johannesburg’s economy by at least 5% by 2021 and reduce unemployment, especially among the youths. The City was among the stakeholders that identified suitable emerging exporters and invited them to the training. “This initiative will also increase the level of export products and services of Johannesburg’s businesses,” said Simphiwe Malimela, Assistant Director of Trade and Investment Promotion in the City’s Economic Development Department. Malimela said the City’s aim was to build a credible exporter base by engaging in export capacity-building programmes. She said it was imperative for SMEs to have a market share in the global economy as it would provide additional opportunities to create supplier demand, enhance business growth and help

strengthen the local economy. “Exporting is one way of increasing the sales potential because it expands the ‘pie’ that you earn money from. Otherwise, you will be confined to making money only out of local markets. “Unfortunately, in South Africa the markets are relatively small in comparison to those in North America, Europe and Asia. So, we’re encouraging our SMEs to venture into markets abroad as the local economy will be increased immensely,” she said. The workshop covered topics such as pricing, posting, promotion, distribution, product development, adaptation for exports, packaging and labelling, feasibility analysis, negotiating techniques, export logistics, export strategic planning and drafting export plans. Facilitator Mark Adams said there were many factors that hindered local entrepreneurs from expanding to markets overseas. “My initial observation was the lack of information among the entrepreneurs. The training is [offered] in simple terms so people can easily grasp how the exporting industry works,” Adams said. He said the programme would also assist with strategic planning. “We’ll do this for companies with the potential of moving overseas. After that, we’ll do the export readiness assessment and identify the improvements that need to take place, such as skills and product development,” he said. The programme will also ensure that products meet international standards.

ohannesburg is expected to be plunged into darkness for an hour on Saturday March 25, not as a result of scheduled load-shedding but as a collective gesture by residents to their commitment to the fight against climate change. People across the world – including Johannesburg – have been requested to switch off their lights and appliances between 20h30 and 21h30 on Saturday to mark Earth Hour in a symbolic show of unity against a scourge that is threatening the very existence of the planet. The City of Johannesburg, in partnership with the Green Building Council South Africa (GBCSA) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), will celebrate Earth Hour by switching off the lights of iconic buildings and landmarks such as the Nelson Mandela Bridge and Metro Centre, the City’s headquarters in Braamfontein, in support of the annual global initiative. The City, GBCSA and WWF have also challenged members of the South African Property Owners Association to switch off the lights in their buildings. Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Herman Mashaba says the City is committed to the Earth Hour initiative as it encourages residents to be mindful of their own carbon footprint. “If every person in Johannesburg were to turn off their lights during Earth Hour this year, the savings in respect of reduced energy usage would go a long way to reducing the City’s carbon footprint,” says Mayor Mashaba. The City’s Growth and Development Strategy 2040 (GDS 2040) envisions a resilient, sustainable and liveable city. It also commits to climatechange mitigation and identifies climate change as a cross-sectoral imperative of the City. The City’s aspirational greenhouse gas emissions reduction target is set at between 40% and 65% by 2040 against the 2007 baseline of 27.2 Mt CO2e. Cllr Nico de Jager, the City’s Member of the

Maria Mashimbye. When Maria joined the Empowerment Programme, she was a victim of domestic violence and abuse. She has been empowered and is now a champion of disability rights. Here she is carrying a child with a disability to school on her back.

Joburg to go ‘Dark’ in celebration of Earth Hour Mayoral Committee for Environment and Infrastructure Services, will have a candle-lit dinner with his management team at Mandela Square to raise awareness of the importance of Earth Hour. The City’s social media team is running an online competition to encourage City employees to take part in the campaign. Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram will be used to call on residents to participate by posting pictures and videos of their Earth Hour stories. Dorah Modise, CEO of the GBCSA, says the Earth Hour movement has over time developed into more than just switching off lights for an hour. “It’s about collective action towards combating climate change. It’s about going beyond the hour through daily decisions aimed at conserving our natural resources and about being informed and spreading awareness about opportunities for collective action,” says Modise. The following are some of the fun ideas that residents can explore to mark Earth Hour: ● Join a guided night tour of the Johannesburg Zoo; ● Camp out in the garden with a campfire and marshmallows; ● Go old school and play card or board games like we did before the advent of TV; ● Share a romantic candle-lit dinner with your loved ones;

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his year, the City of Johannesburg hosted its Pro-Am Golf Tournament at the Soweto Country Club following the event’s postponement due to heavy rains last month.

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afana Bafana has a full compliment of players with the late arrival in camp of France-based Keegan Dolly in Durban. The midfielder landed on Tuesday afternoon (21 March 2017) after flying from Montpellier to Paris, to Johannesburg and then to the coastal city. He was given a break from training and watched his compatriots from the sidelines. He joined in the preparations on Wednesday, 22 March. Dolly’s arrival now means stand-in Bafana Bafana head coach Owen da Gama has all the 25 selected players in camp. Da Gama is preparing for the upcoming international friendly matches against Guinea-Bissau and Angola. The South African Senior Men’s National Team takes on Angola on Tuesday, 28 March 2017 in East London at Buffalo City Stadium, but before then they entertain GuineaBissau on Saturday, 25 March 2017 at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban. Tickests for the games are are being sold around the country.

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This event had two legs, the last event concluded during Human Rights Day. The tournament is also supported by the Sunshine Tour which financially contributes to the development of the club and sourced sponsorships from business people and companies. Most significant to this event was the participation of the legendary political activist, Rivonia Trialist and Robben Island Political Prisoner, Mr Andrew Mlangeni, who started his golfing career as a caddy at the Johannesburg Golf Course when golf was an elite sport reserved for the privileged. In our new democratic dispensation, it is important for us to be proactive in ensuring that we expand the reach of golf and other similar sports to communities which previously had no exposure to such sporting events. Sport is a powerful tool for social cohesion, and when used appropriately, can serve as a harbinger of hope and bring new opportunities for those participating in it. This is particularly important considering the commemoration of Human Rights Day.

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