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1.3 billion to drive growth in Gauteng Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

n her budget for the 2016/17 financial year‚ Finance MEC Barbara Creecy (pictured) announced that R1.3-billion had been allocated to the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (DED) to drive growth in the province. This amount includes R195million set aside to enhance local economic activity by establishing and refurbishing existing industrial zones in townships. These include Orlando Industrial Park‚ Saulsville Industrial Park‚ Residentia Industrial Park‚ Khutsong Business Hub‚ Hammanskraal Skills Centre‚ Mabopane Skills Centre‚ Ennerdale Skills Centre‚ Alexandra Industrial Park‚ and KwaThema Business Park. When Gauteng Premier David Makhura took over in 2014‚ he committed his administration to building township economies and ensuring the rise of black industrialists in the province. However‚ this commitment was constrained by a lack of efficien-

The Gauteng Department of Economic Development received R95-million to fund eKasi Labs and other business incubation programmes

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cies within agencies that would drive these township economies. Among these was the Gauteng Enterprise Propeller‚ which last year was forced to place a moratorium on funding for new applications as it was millions of rands in the red. This agency has since turned the corner and is now taking applications. To help further boost township economies‚ provincial government has allocated all procurement deals worth less than R500000 to township businesses. Despite these interventions‚ there was little tangible movement in a number of townships in the province which would make township economies a reality. The industrial zones and skills centres are expected to become the base on which township economies would be stimulated. Furthermore‚ the DED received R95-million to fund eKasi Labs and other business incubation programmes.

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espite its damaging consequences, life or funeral insurance fraud remains a relatively low-key subject in society. However, this type of fraud has the potential to ruin people’s lives and negatively impact the viability of insurance providers. Lee Bromfield, CEO of FNB Life says identity theft is the predominant cause of life or funeral insurance fraud - where criminals steal the identities of unsuspecting individuals to defraud life or funeral insurance providers,

disguised as policyholders or beneficiaries. “This can ruin innocent lives because identities used to commit fraud are flagged with industry bodies and law enforcement. Importantly, clearing your name as a victim will not only cost you time and money – it could cost you job opportunities and derail your future plans. This is why is it important to be vigilant when it comes to protecting personal information.” Bromfield says paying attention to the following suggestions could go a long way to helping people to stay vigilant and not fall victim to life or funeral insurance fraudsters: l Keep personal information safe Fraudsters exploit mistakes and negligence. Always keep personal information safely stored. This also applies when you are in public spaces such as shopping malls and other

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Financial Matters crowded areas. l Never lose sight of your ID or Driver’s License In some cases, you may be asked to produce your ID or Driver’s License as some form of verification. Regardless of the circumstances, try not to lose sight of such items because you never know people’s intentions. l Pay attention to random communication or phone calls People tend to ignore or dismiss random calls about life or funeral policies they are said to have taken - Do not make that mistake. If someone is calling you about a policy you are not aware of, follow up with the provider to ensure your identity has not been stolen. l Report life or funeral insurance fraud Make it a personal your responsibility to alert law enforcement authorities about potential fraud to prevent being the next victim. “Like most systematic crimes, insurance fraud evolves, but a lot of it can be stopped by following basic safety principles such as denying fraudsters access to personal information.

State visit elevates SA, Nigeria relations Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

he state visit to Nigeria has given impetus to efforts to strengthen the existing bilateral political, economic and social ties between that country and South Africa, says President Jacob Zuma. President Zuma concluded his two day state visit to Nigeria, at the invitation of President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday. President Zuma said South Africa and Nigeria will work together more to promote prosperity, good governance, peace and security and a better life for the people of the two countries. “We view this state visit as being truly significant as it has taken relations between our two countries to a much higher level. The visit has sought to further deepen the historic relations between South Africa and Nigeria, which were forged during the struggle for liberation in our country,” said President Zuma at the end of his visit.

President Zuma and President Buhari

The state visit was the first to be hosted by President Buhari since assuming office in 2015. It was a good opportunity for the two Presidents to reflect on how to strengthen bilateral and economic relations. “We held very productive discussions between the two governments. The relations between the two countries are managed through a Bi-national Commission. We have taken an important deci-

sion to elevate the commission to a Head of State level,” said President Zuma. The South Africa-Nigeria Bi-national Commission (BNC) will be co-chaired by President Zuma and President Buhari. In their discussions, the two Presidents commended the increasing cooperation in many sectors including trade and investment, defence and security, immigration matters, energy and mineral resources. President Zuma also had the honour of addressing a joint sitting of the Nigerian Parliament. The last visiting Head of State to address the Nigerian Parliament was then US President Bill Clinton in 2000. President Zuma also addressed the South Africa-Nigeria Business Forum. He challenged the business community to ensure that they are not left behind in the fourth industrial revolution. He added that in one or two decades to come, Africa must ensure “that the abundant mineral wealth in our continent, which is making other continents richer, must improve the lives of Africans”. - SAnews.gov.za

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City marks Library Week Johannesburg - From Friday March 11 to Thursday March 31 you can return books without having to answer embarrassing questions or asked to pay stiff fines. As part of the National Library Week celebrations, the City of Johannesburg Library and Information Services has declared March 11-March 31 2016 as a fine-free period. “There will be no fines paid and no questions asked. And upon the return of your long-overdue books, your membership could also be reinstated at your request,” says Nobuntu Mpendulo, the City’s Director of Library and Information Services. The City has a network of 187 libraries whose sole mandate is to “develop an informed and educated nation” because a “reading nation is a winning nation”. Every year in March librarians across the country host special programmes to highlight services and resources provided by libraries. “This is an amnesty for all Joburg residents who have ‘forgotten’ to return library books in time. The City is saying we should let bygones be bygones as we wipe the slate clean and start afresh. So all that needs to happen is for residents to bring back what belongs to the City and all will be forgiven,” says

Mpendulo. She says the City aims to create a reading nation and the 20-day amnesty is to encourage more people to visit libraries. Library Week was first celebrated in May 1998 by the South African Institute of Library and Information Services to promote the culture of reading. In 2003 the week was moved to March. During this year’s Library Week celebrations, the City will host 160 crèches in all the regions to promote the “Ready to Read” programme. “Although reading should start at home, we’re hosting crèches to get the children ready to read so that when they go to school, they’re able to cope with the new pressures,” said Mpendulo. Being able to read is the most basic survival city skill. Librarians know how to get kids hooked on books and storytelling sessions take place daily. Most public libraries offer pre-school story-hour programmes. Learning to use technology to access information is crucial. Although many people don’t own a personal computer, no parent is too poor to give his or her child the key to technology - a library card. Libraries provide a great alternative to video games and television.

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News Briefs from around SA Violence erupts in Umlazi

Drama at Mos Def court appearance Cape Town - American rapper Mos Def appeared briefly in a Cape Town court on Tuesday on charges of presenting a “world passport” when trying to fly out of the country. The 42-year-old hip hop artist, actor and activist, whose real name is Dante Terrel Smith, was first turned away from the court because he refused to remove a turban he was wearing. As a small group of photographers and video journalists recorded the incident, he left and returned later with a loose scarf draped over his head and shoulders, which allowed a security search. Mos Def, who was listed on the court roll under one of his other names, Yassin Bey, was accompanied by a small group of friends into the magistrates' court in Bellville. He refused to speak to reporters, and waited expressionlessly among groups of glum witnesses and suspects waiting to be called for cases such as theft and assault. Prosecutors requested a two-week postponement of the hearing and he will remain free on bail of R5 000 (about $300) until his next hearing on March 24.

120 suspects were arrested and charged for public violence; arson and malicious damage to property. More arrests are expected as the police are still monitoring the crowd

Durban - Disorder erupted at a public park near Tehuis hostel in Umlazi on Monday after the eThekwini land invasion unit demolished shacks that had been erected by land grabbers. The owners of the shacks disrupted traffic flow on Mangosuthu Highway. They burnt waste and debris on the road, stopping vehicles as they demanded that the unit halt the demolition. Motorists driving in and out of the township had a difficult time and some had to find alternative routes before police could restore calm. Umlazi police had their hands full as there was further trouble in Prince Mcwayizeni Road, where Zimeleni and Malandeni informal settlement residents held a service protest. Tehuis land grabber Mzukisi Sapo, 28, whose structure was demolished, said most of the people who invaded the land had been staying at the Tehuis hostel and Glebelands hostel. Some had been renting pri-

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vate homes. “I was tired of being squashed in a hostel room and that is the reason I chose to join the people invading this park,” he said. Sapo said they were not prepared to surrender and after every demolition, they would reconstruct their shacks. Ward councillor Robert Mzobe said they had on many occasions warned that seizing land was illegal. “We have repeatedly tried talking sense to the people who want to invade the park. We do not know what to say to them any more. We have also heard grievances from the people in Prince Mcwayizeni Road who were protesting and we have plans to build houses for them,” he said. “People must understand that development will not happen at once for everyone.” The head of the parks, recreation and culture unit, Thembinkosi Ngcobo, said they would not let people build shacks in the park. “If they continue breaking the law we will have them arrested.”

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Simbine breaks SA record

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Simbine’s time is 0.01s faster than the South African record of 9.97s

Pretoria - This is perhaps the best way to describe Akani Simbine’s South African record-breaking performance on Tuesday night in the 100 metres when he won in 9.96s at the ASA Night Series Meeting at the Pilditch Stadium in Pretoria. Simbine’s time is 0.01s faster than the South African record of 9.97s he shared with Henricho Bruintjies. He made it sound like it was going

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to be a nice season’s opener, but then he went on for a major surprise. In fairness, Simbine admitted afterwards that he surprised himself. “The time I ran does not feel real especially since it’s still so early in the season. I got to admit that I am surprised by the shape I am in. Werner (Prinsloo), my coach, and I have not really even started to do speed work.”

“I am confident that I can run a much faster time.” In 2014 Simon Magakwe became the first South African sprinter to

break 10 seconds in the 100 metres in a local meeting. “It is amazing that I can be the second South African to show local fans how a sub 10 seconds race is run. I hope it won’t be the last time before the South African Championships in Stellenbosch that I do so.” It might just happen over the weekend when he competes in the 100 metres at the Gauteng-North Championships on the same track. Actually it could be quite an exciting showdown because Bruintjies will also be competing in the 100 metres. What will make the showdown double interesting is the fact that Simbine and Bruintjies became training partners recently with Prinsloo coaching both athletes. Asked whether he thinks he is capable of running a faster time than 9.96s Simbine immediately said yes. “I am confident that I can run a much faster time.” The Tuks/HPC athlete was however not prepared to commit to a specific time. If Simbine can have one wish it will be that big sponsors get involved with local athletics. “I think since last year us athletes really proved that we can be trusted when it comes to delivering good results. Imagine what we will be capable of with proper financial support. We might get up to the same level as the US sprinters.”

Gauteng awards top performers in School Sport

Ekurhuleni - Winners of the School Sport Awards were honoured during a glamorous ceremony held recently at the Birchwood Hotel and Conference Centre, Ekurhuleni. The awards are held annually to recognise and reward excellence and achievements of athletes in primary and secondary school level as well as technical officials who play an imperative role in transforming school sport in the province. Presenting the Special/Lifetime Achiever Award which went to an NGO Love Life which is historic partner to school sport dating back 15 years with core focus behaviour change programmes in school sports MEC for Gauteng Education Panyaza Lesufi said: “The partnership between the two departments has made it possible for school sport and sport development to thrive. These awards are a living testimony of how far hard work and passion have taken us and are an indication that the future is bright for school sport in our province. Sports in Gauteng will never be the same again continues MEC Lesufi. The awards ceremony was hosted by the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in partnership with Nedbank and ABI who have been sponsors for two and three years respectively.