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JMPD to use smart

policing to fight crime

“As the JMPD, we need to work with the private security sector and become a force multiplier. Private security firms know the areas better because they patrol them and we need to integrate our command centres.” By Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

MPD Chief, David Tembe hopes to intergrate use of technology, greater collaboration with the well-resourced private security sector and more public engagements within the Joburg Metro Police Department to reduce crime in the City of Johannesburg. Addressing Business, Community Policing Forums, and Residents Associations on the 17th of April, Chief Tembe said that, during his earliest tenure, JMPD won a service excellence award in 2008. He left on a high in 2011 to establish the National Traffic Police and started getting involved in officer training in US states like Memphis, Charlotte, and Virginia. Chief Tembe told the audience that in order to win the war against crime and lawlessness, the JMPD needed to harness technology, strengthen relations with private security companies, and build stronger partnerships with the community. “As the JMPD, we need to work with the pri-

vate security sector and become a force multiplier. Private security firms know the areas better because they patrol them and we need to integrate our command centres.” Chief Tembe said private security firms boast better training, continuous refresher courses, better machinery, and all round great resources that could also be shared with the JMPD in its fight against crime in the City. He said this after representatives of private security firms offered their services to the City for free in order to bring crime levels down. The Regional Community Policing Forum (CPF) chairpersons also urged the JMPD to attend CPF meetings regularly. Business people complained about minibus taxis and e-hailing cabs like Uber and Taxify. Chief Tembe promised to enforce bylaws in and around the Sandton CBD to ensure commuter safety. Chief Tembe said JMPD has already deployed four cars that had on-board cameras to pick up fine defaulters, wanted criminals and stolen vehicles and he was expanding six more before the end of the year.

Gauteng Police Commissioner Major-General Deliwe de Lange inaugurated Chief Tembe at the Nasrec Showgrounds on Tuesday, 6 March 2018. “I’m still new in my job, but there has been steady progress. We have impounded 76 trucks that were caught for illegal dumping. Instead of issuing fines, most of the trucks were not roadworthy and we have taken them off the road. About 60 bikes have been positioned on the freeway to curb the scourge of driving on the emergency lane,” Chief Tembe said. He has urged motorists to stop giving Metro Police Officers “cold drinks,” saying this eroded all the good way that was being done to renew and inspire a quality police force.

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Finance Tips

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FNB unveils a mobile bank account - eWallet eXtra

A mobile bank account for unbanked, underbanked consumers bank account with a unique account number in less than three minutes, and you don’t need a bank card to transact,”says Gugu Zikhali, FNB Head of Transaction Products: Mass Market. “eWallet eXtra will enable users to send or receive deposits from individuals and other banks, store funds for an unlimited period, pay acPieter Woodhatch, counts and also buy prepaid prodCEO of FNB Easy ucts like airtime, data and electricity. Users can alsoon send to other reirst National Bank (FNB) an- cipients and withdraw at any FNB nounced the launch of eWal- ATM or at tills across participating let eXtra, a mobile bank ac- *SPAR stores,which also allow for count that allows unbanked and over the counter purchases. The daiunder banked South African con- ly spend limit is R3 000 and R24 000 sumers to use a feature phone or a per month,” adds Zikhali. smartphone to open abank account eWallet eXtra users will be able to without ever walking into a view their bank account branch. balance and transaction eWallet eXtra will history. Those who have no monthly fees use an FNB Connect and consumers are not SIM will be able to required to submit any access eWallet eXpayments done paperwork, requiring tra for free as they through only their name, surdo not need airtime. FNB eWallet name and ID number on Full control and a mobile device. The solusafety are also key feation will be available by June tures of eWallet eXtra and 2018. the first layer of security allows us“This is a simple, accessible and ers to generate a PIN code to access cost effective solution. If you are their account. To safeguard customabove the age of 16 and own a cell- ers, eWallet eXtra will not carry debphone, you’ll be able to geta mobile it order functionality.

In 2017, 35.1m

FNB says the success of eWallet eXtra will be due to its ability to address the gaps that the bank has identified in its analysis of entry-level bank accounts and its popular eWallet remittance service. Pieter Woodhatch, CEO of FNB Easy says traditional bank accounts which carry monthly fees and accept debit orders, restrict clients to use cards, do not meet the unique needs of irregular income earners such as seasonal workers. “This is why we have integrated

some eWallet functionality into the eWallet eXtra mobile bank account. After an in-depth assessment of eWallet user patterns, we realised that in excess of one million usershave been effectively using it as a bank account despite the fact that the solution was designed as a remittance service,” explains Woodhatch. “We believe that eWallet eXtra is the ideal solution to address this important gap and based on the analysis of our customer base and research on financial inclusion, we estimate

the size of this market to be in excess of 11 million,” he adds. Woodhatch points out that digital adoption is the main solution to addressing the gaps in financial inclusion. “66% of regular eWallet users leverage digital platforms and mobile devices remain critical in extending banking services to unbanked and underbanked populations. Digital gives customers full access to their money and puts them in control,” Woodhatch concludes.

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70 years of achievements for Israel

By Lior Keinan

e are now marking 70 years since the magical moment when radios across Israel uttered those fateful words of David Ben-Gurion: “The Land of Israel was the birthplace of the Jewish people. Here their spiritual, religious and political identity was shaped. Here they first attained to statehood, created cultural values of national and universal significance, and gave to the world the eternal Book of Books… “By virtue of our natural and historic right, and on the strength of the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, we hereby declare the establishment of a Jewish state in Eretz Israel, to be known as the State of Israel.” Hours later, Israel already found itself deep in a war of independence and survival; a war that continues till this very day. Nevertheless, the 600 000 citizens living in Israel in 1948 became 8.7 million; two academic institutions became 62; $29 million (R349 million) in exports became $53 billion (R638 billion). Who would have dreamt that we would reach so many achievements in the fields of research, academia and culture so quickly? Who would have imagined that 12 Israelis would each win a Nobel Prize and that we would become a second Silicon Valley after California, in the US? Who could have imagined that we would take the desert, turn it green and invent so many life-changing technologies that the list would be too long for this article? What is even more incredible about Israel’s achievements is that we accomplished them despite probably not having one peaceful day since independence. For 70 years, we have needed to ensure, every day, the security of our citizens and borders. For the Jewish people this is a constant recurrence, and there’s nothing like the month of April to remind

us of that. This is a month in which we commemorate our exodus from slavery to freedom and the memory of the painful fate of the Jews of Europe. How symbolic that immediately afterwards, we mark another event – Israel’s independence – since that independence is our assurance that these events will never happen again. Today the Jewish people have a strong and flourishing country that each and every one of you can fly to if you feel like you or your loved ones are in danger. That is why the second component of our identity, alongside that of securing our state, is the unbreakable bond with the Jews of the Diaspora. Israel has absorbed the aliyah of three million olim over the past 70 years, half of the Jewish population of Israel. Although Israel is a safe haven for Jews, most Jews have come to Israel from democratic countries. Hence, they arrived out of personal choice. The olim who’ve come from more than 100 countries turned Israel into a melting pot of culture, music, food and colour. One of my favourite parts of my job is talking to different people from around the world who have come to Israel for the first time. I have smiled countless times as I hear them express surprise at the diversity that defines Israel’s cities and speak of its energetic streets, the ambience of the markets and the generosity of the people. Without exception, every one of them has wanted to return to Israel in the very near future. I had known from my previous postings the importance of the connection between Israel and the Diaspora. But here in South Africa, the experience is even more unique. Since my arrival, I have experienced full co-operation between the State of Israel and one of the most Zionist communities in the world. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for your love for Israel that is not only expressed

Israeli Ambassador Lior Keinan reflects on the growth and development of the Jewish homeland into the flourishing state it is today

Although Israel is a safe haven for Jews, most Jews have come to Israel from democratic countries. in words, but felt through your many actions and active support. Not to mention that all this is done in an environment which isn’t always simple – which is, in fact, sometimes very challenging and amongst voices that question the need for diplomatic relations, or even the basic existence of the State of Israel. It’s unfortunate that our countries don’t reach the full potential of co-operation. In the many times I have spoken to government officials, I’ve explained how the two countries can contribute to one another. South Africa proved to the world that you can peacefully end one of the most complex conflicts in history. Surely, it can contribute to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which is no less complex. From the Israeli side, we are world leaders in agricultural abilities, alternative energy sources and water crisis management – so we can contribute greatly to the solution of South Africa’s challenges. The best example that we must look to is Israel’s relationship with the other BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). In 2010, when South Africa joined this prestigious organisa-

tion, Israel’s relations with all five countries were somewhat similar. Over the past eight years, while our relationship with South Africa has not progressed, our trade and diplomatic ties with the other four countries has only grown and deepened. These countries succeeded in separating our disagreements about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from the rest of the elements that define our international relationship. These countries concluded that the political dispute should not overshadow the positive cooperation between us which includes conducting joint research and development, technology sharing and innovation, increasing employment, and improving people’s quality of life. When those countries stopped having a one-sided approach and increased co-operation with Israel, their ability to affect change in the Middle East also grew. I am hopeful that South Africa will join the example of the other BRICS member states so we can bring about a future of strong diplomatic ties, mutual co-operation and contribution to the advancement of both our nations. Yom Ha’atzmaut Sameach to the people of Israel and to all members of the Jewish community!

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Residents cry over lawlessness in the City Mayor Mashaba said that, the newly adopted law enforcement strategy of Buya Mthetho was being deployed throughout all the seven regions to restore law and order By Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

Region F residents complained about undocumented foreigners in the City,

he City of Johannesburg’s Executive Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba, reassured Region F residents and businesses during an Integrated Development Plan (IDP) presentation at the City Hall that the City was addressing lawlessness. The IDP process is one of the most powerful tools which residents could use to influence the direction they want their municipality to take, an approach to planning that involves the entire municipality and its citizens in finding the best solutions to achieve good long-term development. Residents also have an input in the determination and prioritisation of the budget and services rendered by the City. Addressing scores of residents who complained about undocumented foreigners in the City, Mayor Mashaba said that, the newly adopted law enforcement strategy of Buya Mthetho was being deployed throughout all the seven regions to restore law and order. The City was also working closely with the South African Police Service and Home Affairs to deal with lawbreakers and undocumented foreigners, the mayor said during the

Executive Mayor Cllr Herman Mashaba speaks to residents at the City Hall during an IDP session.

IDP presentation. He said the City was facing many challenges, which include high rates of poverty, slow economic growth and high unemployment and corruption. Some of the projects being undertaken in Region F included the R111 million Kazerne Parkade, which is expected to be completed in August

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2018, the R30 million Hillbrow Tower Precinct, the R1.5 million Ghandi Square BRT implementation, which is expected to be completed in June 2018 and South Hills Mixed Housing Development R106 million, which is spread across multiple financial years. Mayor Mashaba told all those present that, “we need to bring back

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that spirit of entrepreneurship where our communities are not relaying on government tenders and corruption” to succeed. He encouraged communities to create unique business opportunities that would build and sustain the community and elaborated about the importance of educating the community about the basic principles of

running a business. The mayor added that Opportunity Centres will be created to empower and educate the community of business skills and by 2021 there will be two centres in each region. The community was also encouraged to take part in citizen engagement activities such as A Re Sebetseng, the monthly clean-up campaign to make Johannesburg an attractive city for business development. Council Speaker, Da Gama has repeatedly advised residents to attend these IDP meetings and make inputs on the draft tariffs which would affect the rates for services such as electricity, water and property. Johannesburg has a poverty rate of 37%, unemployment stood at 32.3% and youth unemployment was at 40%. The City’s population had grown to 5.05 million from 4.9 million last year and there were about 180 informal settlements spread across all regions.

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