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‘JOSHCO will deliver’ MEET JOSHCO’s NEW CEO

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his is thanks to new CEO Anthony Thamsanqa Ngcezula, who is bristling with new and innovative ideas to catapult the entity to a new level in its quest to alleviate the housing shortage among Johannesburg’s low-income population groups.

The entity, which was established in 2004, provides affordable, modern and sustainable rental housing for residents in the R3 500-R7 500-per-month income bracket, a level that puts them in a difficult position to qualify for bonded housing units.

Ngcezula hit the ground running when he took over Johannesburg’s social housing company’s (JOSHCO) reins on 1 March 2017, declaring that he was ready to propel the organisation to new heights.he is using the first month of his tenure to study the municipal-owned entity’s culture so he can infuse some of its positive aspects into the new way of doing things.

“I want to use the first month to analyse the whole company to see where it can be tweaked and where it can be recalibrated for the growth, agility and speed.

“Our strategy will be two-pronged. It will focus on greenfields and buildings refurbishments.

Many buildings are dilapidated. The Johannesburg inner city is deteriorating. JOSHCO’s role will be to rejuvenate and bring South Africans back into the inner city, not to buildings that are falling apart but to quality, safe and secure buildings. We’re currently refurbishing quite a few,” he says.

“My plan is to ensure that JOSHCO delivers, at pace and scale, affordable and sustainable rental units to qualifying tenants, improve customer service and enhance the company’s image. I want to inculcate a high-performance working culture among employees,” he JOSHCO’s new CEO Anthony Thamsanqa Ngcezula says. Ngcezula is not new to the social housing

space. He is the former CEO of Housing Company Tshwane and Imizi Housing Company in Port Elizabeth.

Ngcezula believes JOSHCO is central to giving people in the lower end of the market their dignity back. He sees his role as improving the lives of people in the subsidised target market by creating quality estates with a strong community development focus.

He says, to this end, JOSHCO is streets ahead of other landlords. “We’re going to differentiate ourselves by not only giving a tenant a unit but ensuring that there’s a comprehensive community development strategy to enrich the lives of our tenants, play areas that are more enhanced, financial literacy and training to manage their finances, sport and recreation. “We want JOSHCO to co-ordinate these with the tenants. That will separate it from sector-private landlords because we’re, by our nature, a social landlord.

We must take keen holistic interest in families who occupy our units.” When talking about corruption his facial demeanour changes. “Corruption is not the culture of JOSHCO. If we find it, we will root it out. There are people who masquerade as our officials who collect cash. We don’t take cash. “Tenants deposit their rent into our bank account and bring receipts to us. Our business is not conducted in the streets. I’m also hearing that in some of our projects there are undocumented foreign nationals living there.

The question is: How did they get in there in the first place?” asks Ngcezula.

Ngcezula, who says he cannot stand people who are not committed to their work, says things are changing at JOSHCO. “It’s not going to be business as usual. We have to improve our performance. What is needed is a high-performing workforce. My blood boils when people don’t want to work. I believe I’ve been employed to work,” he says.

Additional reporting by Moses Moyo

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Making the most of what life throws you Tips from a University student (Thuso Magonya)

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his last weekend brought with it the news of the tragic passing of a young man. Thuso Magonya was a university student who leaves a huge void, and this news has left everyone who knew him devastated.

But what can we take from the life of Thuso? There is so much we can learn,and using Thuso’s tips would be the best way to keep his vision alive.

“Tertiary studies are vital in this economy – as well as in the global economy” says Natalie Rabson of Boston City Campus & Business College.

“It’s true that higher education and other tertiary studies can be associated with many challenges including finances, travel, time and social aspects. But you need to face each of these challenges head on, embrace them and make sure you make the most of every opportunity that student life will throw at you”, she says.”

With all that has happened in our economy over the last week, everyone should be making tertiary studies a goal. Taking tips from Thuso into account can help us achieve our goals”.

So what should we be working on a personal level, that will help us achieve academic goals? Develop a fervour for education.

If you cannot afford to start a degree or diploma, begin with short courses or building blocks of modules. “Boston has wonderful short courses aimed at entry level workplace positions such as Stock Control, The Warehouse Manager, The Lay Counsellor and Bookkeeping,” says Rabson. Start planning today. Other tips? Live your life to the fullest.

Get involved in every activity that you can.

Whether it be at your church, your campus, your family, or with friends. Network.

Make everyone your friend. Imagine yourself walking in others footsteps. It is always easier when you do that to see another’s perspective, and be open to working with new people. Working in groups at campuses to complete assignments teaches youpatience and how to work in a team when you reach the boardroom.

Listen. Do not just hear what someone says. But internalise what they say and respond with something appropriate. This is a great character trait to have in life, and surprisingly enough when you apply it to your studies you will be shocked at the improvement!

Thuso Magonya, second from left , with friends at a cricket match.

What it means is that when you listen you learn to respond appropriately. This aids you to answer assessment questions with the answer the examiner is looking for!

Smile at everyone. Lecturers may be having a hard day too, and your smile may be the one thing that brightens their day. Be ambitious. Do not let life get you down. Don’t pay attention to people who tell you that you are not good enough.

Create an actual vision board. Put up pictures of what you want to achieve. A graduation gown. A car (according to two Boston students a Ford Mustang – dream big guys, way to go!) . An A+ on your assessment.

A degree. A short course. These pictures are your building blocks for your life. And they are achievable. Even if it is bit by bit. Have patience. Immediate gratification is great for a cup of coffee – for real success it takes time. And lots of work.

Put in the effort.

Pitch up at campus events and have fun – this is a once in a lifetime opportunity you must make the most of it. Look into work opportunities – if you are able volunteer.

Campuses often need extra help during peak registration periods. And during school vaca-

tions many companies require additional staff. Always have a sense of humour – it will get you through some tough times, and help you enjoy the good times.

Be responsible and reliable. Approach every assignment and every task with wholeheartedness.

Be inspired. By people you meet, principals, teachers, and friends. And be inspiring! Be genuinely happy for friends who succeed. And some parting words from Thuso on a meme he posted that says : Tag your future millionaire friends . Tagging his friends, he typed: “ I believe in you guys.”

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Jozi residents welcome clinics’ extended hours We are working tirelessly to change the face of health care in the City

Dancing along - City of Joburg Mayor Cllr Herman Mashaba and MMC for Health Cllr Mpho Phalatse.

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ore Johannesburg residents now have increased access to quality primary healthcare services after Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Herman Mashaba introduced extended operating hours at five more public clinics across the city on Monday April 3.

The move follows a highly successful pilot project launched by Mayor Mashaba at Princess Crossing Clinic in Roodepoort, Region C, in October last year.

Addressing more than 300 residents at Freedom Park Clinic in Region G, Cllr Mashaba said the extended operating hours were aimed at improving access to quality healthcare in communities. He said the initiative formed part of his executive’s 10-point plan which, among other things, prioritises running a pro-poor government.

The Mayor was accompanied to the launch by Member of

the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development Cllr Mpho Phalatse, Executive Director of Health Dr Refik Basmilla, Executive Director of Social Development Wandile Zwane, Cllr Mangaliso Ngwenya, Section 79 Committee Chairperson Cllr Ingrid Reinten and Deputy Regional Director Hlubi Ntamehlo.

“It’s a great honour and pleasure for me to launch the extended operating hours for Freedom Park Clinic, an undertaking I believe is bound to make a significant improvement to the provision of quality healthcare services in this community,” said Mayor Mashaba.

Freedom Park Clinic, which also services Naturena and other surrounding areas, had until March 31 treated between 250 and 300 patients daily from 7am to 4pm. It will now open from 7am to 10pm on weekdays and from 7.30am to 1.30pm over weekends and public holidays.

Four other clinics – Hikhensile in Region A, Randburg

(Region B), Zandspruit (Region C) and Albert Street (Region F) – will also open for longer hours: until 7pm on weekdays.

“This administration is committed to bringing about the change our residents demanded when they elected us. Healthy people are a prerequisite for the economic success of Johannesburg. As I always say, a healthy city is a working city,” the Mayor said.

He said between November 2016 and February 2017 more than 10 790 patients visited the Princess Crossing Clinic. Of these, almost 3 000 visited it after normal operating hours.

“One of the substantial advantages of this

strategy is that everyone can get the care they need exactly when they need it. It is also a perfect solution for those who need a routine check-up or want assistance with managing chronic conditions without having to take a day off work or school,” he said.

Additional staff members have been employed. These include four nurses, a social worker, two drivers, two administrators, a health promoter and a general worker.

“We need to put healthcare back into the hands of professionals and out of the often harmful influence of politicians. One does not have to look further than the Life Esidimeni tragedy to see the importance of this.”

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Avoid online travel scams ahead of Easter

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onsumers who are travelling or have not yet finalised their arrangements for the upcoming Easter holidays should be wary of fraudsters who target people who are desperate to secure travel and accommodation at the last minute.

Sahil Mungar, FNB Digital Banking says, “If you have or haven’t yet booked your travel and accommodation, not only are you likely to pay a premium, but you could also fall victim to some online scams.”

“Fraudsters exploit potential holiday makers by falsely advertising holiday accommodation or timeshares on the internet and social media. Consumers are then deceived to pay upfront in order to secure their bookings. This further gives scammers an opportunity to request ID copies and bank details of their victims, which are then used for identity theft,” adds Mungar.

When consumers become desperate to secure holiday travel and accommodation, they can easily overlook scams due to the pressure, only to find out that they’ve been defrauded when they get to the venue.

Mungar advises consumers to be extra cautious when booking accommodation online ahead of the Easter holidays.

• Always try and book accommodation three months in advance or longer to avoid disappoint-

“Fraudsters exploit potential holiday makers by falsely advertising holiday accommodation or timeshares on the internet and social media. Consumers are then deceived to pay upfront in order to secure their bookings. ments. This will help you to qualify for discounts and gives you enough time to do the necessary background and security checks.

• Use search engines like Google. If you’re worried about a property or suspect that the photographs are fake, simply look it up yourself online. Look for reviews from other travelers and Google Maps to ensure that the place exists.

• Use websites like tripadvisor.com, booking.com and similar websites to check reviews and to book accommodation securely.

Generally these websites guarantee the booking.

• Call directly to publically advertised phone numbers to confirm the booking availability. Even if you get called, rather hang up and call back on the official number.

• Avoid depositing or trans-

ferring money to an individual’s bank account or sending your personal details to their private email address. Rather pay online on the accommodation’s actual website or in person at the venue.

• Lookout for suspicious behavior. Take notice of bad grammar in emails, foreign phone numbers, or if the owner or property manager is not responding to emails. These can all be warning signs.

• If you have friends and family that stay close to the place, ask them to go and verify if it is legitimate.

“To avoid scams, consider checking out properties from reputable travel websites and agents in advance and never respond to online and social media adverts without verifying that the sources are legiti-

Sahil Mungar, FNB Digital Banking.

Mayor warns motorists Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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ohannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) officers will be out in full force over the Easter weekend in a bid to put the skids on fatalities and injuries on the city’s roads.

Johannesburg Executive Mayor Cllr Herman Mashaba and Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Safety Cllr Michael Sun officially launched the Easter Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Johannesburg recently.

Easter is a critical period that presents many safety challenges for law enforcement agencies. This time last year, 12 000 accidents and 112 fatalities were recorded in Johannesburg alone.

MMC Sun said the City was determined to drastically reduce these figures. “One life lost is one life too many.

Schools are closed and many Joburgers will be travelling to various destinations across the country. We’re ready to do whatever is necessary to ensure there are fewer fatalities on the road.”

He said issues that contributed to the high accident rate included bad driving and unroadworthy vehicles. He said JMPD officers would heighten high visibility during this period to ensure that motorists and pedestrians were safe.

“It’s important that the general public and motorists obey the rules of the road at all times. Speeding is just not acceptable, especially in wet conditions, and so is driving without wearing a safety belt,”

said Sun. Speaking to JMPD officers, Mayor Mashaba said one of the City’s priorities was to ensure officers were properly equipped to do their work to the best of their ability.

“We’re serious about this. It’s not something we just talk about. We need to ensure that our society is protected. We don’t just say it. We’re investing heavily in ensuring that our law enforcement officers are properly equipped.”

He said JMPD had the responsibility to protect residents. “You’re the men and women who serve our city and country.

You work under difficult circumstances.

Criminals have no respect for the laws of our country. As a result, they end up putting the lives of our officers in danger,” said Mashaba.

He said the work that officers put in was not in vain and urged them to continue to serve residents with pride.

“Public safety is a priority. That’s why the City is going to be bringing in additional officers,” he said.

The Mayor urged JMPD officers to go out into the streets, be vigilant, look out for one another, ensure residents abided by the rules of the road and make them understand that roadblocks were for their benefit.

“Let’s make sure that our roadblocks are strategic and not cause traffic congestion,” he said.

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Malesela looks for solutions at Chippa

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hippa United coach Dan Malesela says he will search hard for solutions to his side’s poor performance in the 4-1 defeat at the hands of Cape Town City on Monday night.

A Bongi Jayiya hat-trick inside 16 minutes, the fastest in Premier Soccer League history, and goal from Thamsanqa Mkhize sent City into the break 4-0 up.

Chippa were improved in the second period and netted through Rhulani Manzini, but were still easily outclassed on the night.

“We had a horrible time from the start. After conceding the first, then second, we had to start switching on and think differently, but things didn’t go our way today. It happens sometimes in football,” Malesela said.

“We must give credit to City, their position on the log table is no fluke. They showed their quality again this evening. This is not the time to start hammering the players, it is the first time we have played like this in this season and conceded four.

“We must find solutions. It is our duty to help the players, and put an arm around them.”

Malesela rued the absence of regular right-back Diamond Thopola, who returned from national team duty with Bafana Bafana injured, and is likely to miss the ‘double-header’ against Polokwane City on Saturday (Nedbank Cup).

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