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Council proposes lower tariffs Councillors have sought the amendment of the proposed electricity tariff to 7.17%, down from 7.37% arguing that City of Johannesburg’s residents will be burdened by the increment.
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he City of Johannesburg’s Council has requested for amendments to be made to the budget for the 2018/19 financial year, citing that the proposed rate increases will have a negative impact on the lives of the residents of Johannesburg - which the multi-party coalition government has agreed to. “The Diphetogo, at its core, means real transformation change, and prioritises investment in the service delivery backlogs that plague our communities. Using our budget, we will work harder to improve access to quality water, electricity, sanitation and refuse services in our city. This is indeed the change we are bringing to our communities,” Mashaba said. According to reports, The EFF was unhappy with water and electricity increases, saying the DA-led administration should consider the poor when making such increases. “Consideration must be taken into account because the tariffs, as proposed by the executive, are too high and they must be reduced,” EFF chief whip Musa Novela said. Finance MMC, Cllr Funzela Ngobeni acknowledged some of the criticism from the opposition, in particular the city’s lack of adequately consulting members of the public on the proposed tariff hikes. He said they will do so in the future. Council has thus sought to ammend the budget-
City of Joburg Mayor Cllr Herman Mashaba has said the City is willing to make adjustments for the benefit of Joburg’s residents
ed electricity tariff to 7.17%, down from the poposed 7.37%. The proposed average tariff increase on water, sewerage and sanitation is to be reduced by 1% down to 13.2%. “These amendments were provided to Council at the last minute and we hope that their acceptance will bring Council closer to finalising the
budget and allowing government to focus on bringing much needed service delivery to residents,” said City of Johannesburg Mayor, Cllr herman Mashaba. Steps to provide relief to residents, particularly those within poorest communities in Johannesburg have been taken, says the Mayor. “Within the
proposed budgets, we have increased the residential rates rebate from R200 000 to R350 000. This will have the effect of reducing the impact of 5 years’ worth of property value increases and ensured that 191 000 households, on the lowest end of the property market, will be rates exempt,” explained Mashaba.
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he language of money is very precise. As Boston headlines will tell you,” If it doesn’t make rands it doesn’t make cents!”. Money speaks in numbers and figures. Its language is mathematics. Learning to speak the language of money will open many doors for you, so consider a career in bookkeeping, accounting or finance. “The accounting and financing field offers wonderful prospects for those who are financially inclined,” says Kerry Damons of Boston City Campus & Business College. The college offers several top-notch, accredited qualifications in the finance and accounting fields, ranging from short learning programmes to bookkeeping ( highly in demand in the workforce), financial diplomas and a degree. A World Bank report, released recently highlighted that South Africa has performed highly positively in terms of International Financial Reporting Standards, as well as International Standards of Reporting. In a country beset by allegations of corruption, this was a truly pleasing outcome. South Africa had taken note of all the 2003 recommendations, and made appropriate incorporations and changes to local accounting standards and practices. While we still have scarce skills in the accounting industry, the numbers of newly qualified Chartered Accountants are up. Da-
Bookkeepers in South Africa earn an average of approximately R140 000 annually, while Chartered accountants make up for over 35% of the CEO’s in the top 200 companies. mons highlights that this is an industry where “ courses and qualifications are like building blocks, providing you with skills as you progress in each year of studies, and potential for employment as you complete each level”. So for those interested in creating a new career for themselves, whether you are completing matric or you have been working for a number of years, this is a growing industry that still relies on skilled manpower, and one worth making a commitment towards. Bookkeepers in South Africa earn an average of approximately R140 000 annually, while Chartered accountants make up for over 35% of the CEO’s in the top 200 companies. There is more than one way of entering the financial field. Those who are eager to join the workforce with a qualification, and not ready to commit to a degree programme, can look at other highly regarded qualifications that enable you to enter the financial field. Boston offers a
range of financial qualifications accredited by institutes and professional bodies such as the ICB (Institute of Certified Bookkeepers), FMI (Financial Management Institute of Southern Africa) and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants). These professional qualifications open career options such as: bookkeeper and assistant bookkeeper; credit controller; administrative assistant; certified financial accountant; debt recovery agent; and more. “There is one thing I can say about the Financial Management Diploma offered at Boston,” says Damons. “While it is a three year commitment to fulltime studies, these graduates get good jobs!” Boston’s BCom in Management Marketing degree equips students for career opportunities and advancement in the fields of business, management and marketing, focusing on digital marketing, social media and brand management - all buzzwords in the workplace today. The degree makes provision for the latest marketing trends. The choice of exactly where to start your studies can be quite overwhelming. A personal assessment and consultation with a career counsellor at Boston can help sift through the options and finalise your career choice. The Fasset (Finance and accounting seta) reporting in scarce and critical skills indicate that careers in finance and accounting are a good choice, in terms of
job availability. Where the jobs are: According to the Fasset Sector Skills Plan 2013-2018, employers in the Fasset sector showed a need for more employees in the following occupations: • Trainee accountant • External auditor • Enquiry clerk • Accountant general • Financial investment advisor • Management consultant Bookkeeper To find out more about the courses offered by Boston, or to schedule an appointment with a career advisor, call 011 551-9000, e-mail info@boston.co.za, or visit www.boston.co.za.
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Nemisis marshals battle Hillbrow blaze ...after unknown suspects armed with petrol and matches started burning tyres along Claim street in Hillbrow. PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Nemesis Fire Prevention prioritises the safety of communities.. Moses Moyo mosesmoyo@icloud.com
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emesis Fire Prevention team prioritises the safety of the communities they serve, on the 24th of May 2018, at about 6am, Bad Boyz CCTV control room operators observed a tyre burning incident at the corner of Claim and Kotze street in Hillbrow. This was after there was an anticipated strike action that was to happen later in the day, they monitored unknown suspects armed with petrol and matches who had started burning tyres along Claim street in Hillbrow. Bad Boyz CCTV dispatched Nemesis fire marshals to extinguish the fire that was huge and had blocked the heavy morning peak hour traffic. Nemesis fire marshals arrived on the scene, equipped with fire extinguishers. Several fire extinguishers were used, and the fire was successfully extinguished. Nemesis team leader says, “their instincts act reflexly to any life threatening situations and take pride in serving communities.� JMPD and SAPS were alerted, and they swiftly responded to the emergency call.
COMMUNITY SAFETY FIRST: A Nemesis Fire Marshall successfully extinguishes a fire along Claim and Kotze streets, Hillbrow.
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Beating plastic pollution We need to remind ourselves that what we do today will impact the lives of those that follow
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MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services Nico de Jager.
Miss Earth South Africa 2017 Irini Moutzouris joins learners in cleaning around their school and community.
hance the quality of life by improving services and taking care of the environment. “That is why we must ensure that we reduce the consumption of natural resources; reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the impact of climate change and specifically extreme weather events; minimise environmental pollution; and protect the City’s natural environment,” he adds. After last year’s Environment Day, the City launched the A Re Sebetseng monthly clean-up campaign on 14 August 2017. A Re Sebetseng means let’s work, and is based Rwanda’s monthly clean-up campaign Umuganda, which has proven to be highly successful due to the involvement of government employ-
ees. A Re Sebetseng is based on this concept and with Mayor Herman Mashaba at the forefront, the City also launched a monthly employee clean-up on 14 February 2018, where officials clean around their offices. A Re Sebetseng encourages all residents to assume responsibility for the areas where they live, work and play every day. Since the launch last year, more than 35 000 people have since participated in more than 1300 clean-up events city wide. Cllr Nico de Jager also said that, “at a municipal level, specifically in the City of Johannesburg, we find that up to 70% of the household waste receptacle comprises of dry recyclables and organic waste (garden waste and food waste), waste that could have been recycled.”
Pikitup introduced the Separation-at-Source Programme in 2009 and although the participation rate is low, Pikitup continues to roll out more recycling programmes. Through education and awareness programmes, we have seen an increase in participating residents. From 1 July 2018, a phased approach to make Separation-at-Source mandatory will be introduced: • The public will be notified of Council’s intention to implement Section 22 of the City of Johannesburg Waste Management By-laws. The purpose of this notice is to comply with the section as stated in the Waste Management By-laws, promulgated on 30 July 2013, No 216. • Pikitup is currently providing the service of source separation of dry
recyclables in certain areas and has also developed organic/garden waste drop-off centres (i.e. garden sites) for the purpose of receiving organic garden waste from communities residing within the city. • For dry recyclables, Pikitup will continue to provide the appropriate bags or receptacles and collect the dry recyclables on a prescribed collection schedule applicable to each area. • For organic garden waste, it is the duty of the households to separate, store and transport their own organic garden waste and dispose of it at the nearest organic garden waste drop off centre. • Failure to separate waste at source in the affected suburbs shall henceforth be an offence. Details on the affected suburbs are available at Pikitup depots and on the Pikitup website: www.pikitup.co.za Pikitup has recorded the following figures in 2016/2017: • 1, 425 million tonnes of waste was landfilled; • Green waste diverted: 49000 tons; • Builders rubble: 62000 tones and • Dry recyclables: 39000 tons. On this World Environment Day, let’s keep the following in mind: “If you can’t reuse it, then you must refuse it!” Cllr de Jager concludes. KFC-RohloffGroup-007
ohannesburg recently held a World Environment Day clean-up campaign. This comes after the United Nations decided to have the first World Environment Day in 1972. Since then, this auspicious day has been celebrated all over the world, with this year’s theme being “Beating Plastic Pollution.” “As the government of the City of Johannesburg, we are mindful that a sustainable city requires partnerships with all communities to protect the environment - and ultimately ourselves. We need to remind ourselves that what we do today will impact the lives of those that follow. With June being Youth Month, this year’s theme could not be more relevant,” said MMC for Environment and Infrastructure Services Nico de Jager. Due to the increasing dependancy on plastics, Cllr de Jager says that it is therefore our responsibility to educate youth about the importance of sustainability and the impact of plastic on the environment. The sustainable growth of the City of Johannesburg is premised on five pillars, namely: • To grow the economy and to create jobs; • To enhance quality of life by improving services and taking care of the environment; • To advance pro-poor development that provides meaningful redress; and • To build caring, safe and secure communities • To institute an honest, responsive and productive government. Pillar Two specifically frames the Environment and Infrastructure Portfolio’s mandate, namely to en-
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Joburg celebrates World Children’s Day By Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za
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he City of Joburg continues to play a critical role in shaping the lives of young people through various programmes run by the Social Development Departmentw. The 1st of June was pronounced International Children’s Day during the World Conference for the Wellbeing of Children that was held in Geneva, Switzerland in 1925. The day aims to promote the rights and
well-being of all children. The responsibility of protecting children and their rights rests with each one of us. In South Africa, Child Protection Week is commemorated on an annual basis, and the aim of this year is to raise awareness on the rights of children as outlined in the Children’s Act no 38 of 2005. The Children’s Services Unit offers Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes that focus on creating an enabling environment for children, parents and practition-
ers. The interventions were developed to improve access to ECD, ensure that practitioners offer quality ECD programmes and that practitioners and children operate in a safe space, as well as assist ECD centres in being compliant. ECDs play a critical role in the development of young people and that is why the City is investing time and effort to give every child an opportunity to access quality education. The Children’s Unit also supports orphans and vulnerable children by
providing health and psychosocial support, as well as the provision of materials such as clothing, school uniform, toys and arranging recreational activities. The Unit has created digital villages in Region B, D, F and G, where orphans and vulnerable children are taught technological skills and offered career guidance. “The children in the City of Johannesburg are its treasure and its hope for a brighter tomorrow. Priority 9 of the current administration in the City
The City of Johannesburg’s Children’s Unit has created digital villages in Region B, D, F and G, where orphans and vulnerable children are taught technological skills and offered career guidance. The Children’s Services Unit offers Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes that focus on creating an enabling environment for children, parents and practitioners. City of Joburg’s children from different ECD centres take part in a #FunWalk
is to preserve our resources for future generations. It would be absolutely pointless to invest in preservation mechanisms without preserving the very recipients of our legacy. This would entail protecting, nurturing and indeed developing our young to be better than us, so they can flourish in a fast developing world. “As we continue to improve our service offering for these young ones, we are cognisant of the fast emergence of the fourth industrial revolution, and the need to prepare them to be able to interact and even contribute to this world of the future,” Phalatse said. Phalatse said everyone has a role; at home, in schools, and in communities; to invest in the mental, physical and social wellbeing of our children, and equally to create an enabling environment for them to maximize their potential. She said as we herald an end to abuse against innocent children, let us just as loudly pledge our support towards their growth and development. Our children are our treasure and hope. Phalatse said if we are to sustain our children in the most dignified and optimal manner, the city needs to continue to work with organisations who have the same vision for children.
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