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late former president Nelson Mandela Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za he spirit of the late former president Nelson Mandela was in the air on Tuesday July 18 as the City of Johannesburg staged dozens of activities across all regions to mark what would have been his 99th birthday.

The City’s main Mandela Day event was held at the Greener Pastures Early Childhood Development Centre in Kenilworth, in Region F, where Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba, who was accompanied by Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development Cllr Mpho Phalatse, spent 67 minutes handing out goodies to smiling children and painting one of the classrooms.

In White City Jabavu, Soweto, Region D, City entities such as Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo (JCPZ), Johannesburg Roads Agency and Pikitup, as well as the Nelson Mandela Foundation, spent their 67 minutes giving the Adelaide Tambo School for the Mentally Challenged a makeover.

The school was named after Adelaide Tambo, wife of ANC stalwart Oliver Reginald Tambo. Coincidentally, the late Ma-Tambo, a struggle activist in her own right, and Madiba shared the birthday.

JCPZ Managing Director Bulumko Nelana said Mandela Day was about giving back and making a difference to other people’s lives.

“Today it’s not only Tata Nelson Mandela’s birthday, it’s also Mama Adelaide Tambo’s. We’re here to celebrate the lives of two selfless leaders who dedicated themselves to improving the lives of others,” said Nelana.

Principal Lindela Memani said he was grateful to all those who dedicated 67 minutes to helping the school.

“The donations and services we received today will go a long way in minimising the challenges the learners face,” said Memani. In Region C, the City’s Disaster Management team visited residents of the Donovan Macdonald Old Age Home in Maraisburg to clean the centre and give the senior citizens advice on how to react in case of an emergency.

The Gauteng Disaster Management Centre, South Africa Social Security Agency and the Gift of the Givers donated blankets and food parcels. Local ward councillor Caleb Finn said: “Today is an amazing opportunity for every one of us to take a break from what we normally do and serve those around us who are less fortunate than ourselves.”

For its part, the Joburg Theatre, in partnership with private sector companies, hosted an information-sharing workshop for unemployed graduates. More than 150 unemployed graduates attended. Presentations focused on academic skills, dramatic arts and finance.

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Scores arrested in raid of Joburg’s hijacked buildings 113 people arrested as the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) raid eight hijacked buildings in Doornfontein.

Police confiscated cocaine, Mandrax tablets and marijuana.

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total of 113 people were arrested when the South African Police Service (SAPS) and Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) raided eight hijacked buildings in Doornfontein, Region F, recently.

Other stakeholders involved in the joint operation included the City of Johannesburg’s Group Forensics and Investigation Services (GFIS) unit, headed by General Shadrack Sibiya; Department of Home Affairs; and the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS).

The suspects were arrested in connection with offences ranging from the violation of immigration laws and possession of drugs to running illicit businesses and building hijackings.

The raid came after seven people were killed when Cape York, a hijacked Johannesburg inner city multi-storey building, caught alight a few weeks ago. It also followed

City of Johannesburg’s (GFIS) unit, Home Affairs; and Johannesburg Emergency Management Services were also involved

an instruction by Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba to GFIS and JMPD to rid the city of building hijackers and other perpetrators of crime.

During Friday’s operation, police confiscated cocaine, Mandrax tablets and marijuana. A man was arrested in connection with building hijacking. Another alleged building

hijacker escaped and is believed to be still at large.

Police shut down nine businesses operating with licences purported to have been issued by the City’s

Environmental Health Department.

They also seized dangerous items, including gas cylinders, from illegal motor spares shops that posed a danger to local residents.

Officials imposed fines on business owners who were in contravention of the City’s by-laws. A car with a forged licence disc was impounded and seven knives were confiscated from illegal street vendors.

SAPS’s Major-General Dimakatso Ndaba said the operation had “yielded positive results”. “Lawabiding citizens appreciate our presence here.

“We have even been approached by some community members who offered to help us identify the criminals. So, to us, this is a great success because this area is one of Johannesburg’s crime hotspots,” Major-General Ndaba said.

JMPD Chief Superintendent Dan Machete said the raid was prompted by numerous cases reported to his unit. “The City is experiencing a high volume of building hijackings.

As a result, the Executive Mayor has instructed us to target these buildings, which we believe are also harbouring criminals.

“These illegal activities can be detrimental to the City’s image and economy,” he said.

Machete said monthly statistics indicated that there was an urgent need for law enforcement agencies to intervene.

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“We are just waiting for the dark and these security guards will know,” - Resident

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undreds of residents of a hijacked building in downtown Johannesburg were evicted on Wednesday.

Men, women and children from Fattis Mansions were forced to sit outside on the streets with all their belongings as the sheriff of the South Gauteng High Court executed an order, assisted by the Red Ants, to evict them.

The building - dubbed “Mnyamandowo” - has no electricity or water, and no ablution facilities. Security guards have been posted to bar the entrance of the building.

“We are just waiting for the dark and these security guards will know,” a woman who was evicted said.

In their bid to return to the building, the residents launched an urgent court interdict at 6pm against the evictions.

Two weeks ago, seven people died when a similar building, Cape York, caught fire. The eviction notice

ONTO THE STREET - RedAnts remove property from the building. served to residents, dated 25 April 2017, stated that the building was “destroyed” (an

apparent reference to its dilapidated state) and that it would need to be rebuilt.

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days of the court order being served by the time of going to print the Residents were

still in court appealing the eviction and the City of Johannesburg had been ordered

by High Court Judge Van Der Linder to provide residents with alternative accommodation, the City Indicated it had set up temporary shelter tents in Karzene East of Johannesburg through their Disaster management team.

The evicted resident are represented in court by SERI (Social Economic rights institute) SERI is a South African human rights organisation which provides professional assistance to individuals, communities and social movements seeking to protect and advance their socio-economic rights.

These are the rights to housing, water, healthcare services, fair labour practices, electricity, sanitation, a clean and healthy environment, education and various children’s rights, which are grounded in South Africa’s Constitution.

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Follow your passion - Mark Cohen Why did you choose this career?

Mark: I always had a passion for technology – not just using it but actually breaking things open to see how they worked from the inside.

In the process of my career growth a few items have been rendered unusable, and my family had to pay a price for being supportive of my IT career growth! I am so fortunate that there was an avenue for me to properly develop international skills, and to forge a career in an industry I am passionate about.

What formal qualification did you have to attain to enter into this field?

Mark: When you are young you are still deciding what career to choose. That was me.

I started off studying engineering, and switched to a degree in IT. This got me a great start into the industry. However, because IT is so fast growing, and always changing, there are opportunities to enter the industry without specific formal qualifications. This is an industry where you can create a career with “building blocks”, ie, you can qualify with individual CompTia and Microsoft modules and international exams, and begin working in an IT company or department. It is also a career of lifelong learning, so as you move along in your career you have to always be updating your skills and completing the international exams. It is also a career where employers look at the modules and skills you have more than at which university your graduated from. There is no need to ‘requalify’ when you take up job opportunities in another country as IT is an international career. All that being said, having a diploma in IT will indicate to an employer that you have not only the passion, but also the tenacity, perseverance and intelligence required to complete three years of study in your industry, and this will put you in a better position when you apply for a job in IT.

What does your job entail?

Mark: Systems developers create, maintain, audit and improve systems to meet the needs of the company. They test both hardware and software systems and diagnose and resolve system faults. It is a pressurised job that often strays beyond the average 9am – 5pm day. Developers will also create diagnostic programs, and design and write code for business systems.

Network computer systems administrators take care of, install, and organize the network’s local area networks (LANs), wide

area networks (WANs) and intranets, as well as support an organization’s computer systems and other data communication systems.

It is a far more hands-on job, so to speak.

What do you enjoy most?

Mark: The world of It is high tech – we get to test and play with new ‘toys’, we work on the latest technology in order to ensure we meet our client’s needs, we do a lot of problem solving which is always awesome when you are able to solve an issue for your client, and we are involved in high tech development that other people will just read about.

I love working with my team. They are an incredible bunch of talented and creative people, who are also off the wall! It makes every day enjoyable, and they are able to work together to come up with out of the box solutions for clients – solutions that work.

Career highlights?

Mark: My career highlight is that I have been in this industry for 25 years, and I love my job. I have never been bored or wished that I had selected a different career.

3 important qualities that your position requires: Thinking laterally, creatively and with discipline. Working with teams. Perseverance.

Applications are open, with no application fees payable. To apply, obtain the ‘application for admission form’ online, fill it in and submit it with the necessary supporting documents. Note that minimum entry requirements and closing dates vary from course to course.

Contact Boston on 011 551-2000, e-mail info@boston.co.za, visit www.boston.co.za, or Facebook. and get loads of practice in order to understand the maths concepts well.

As many of the international IT skills as you can gather, A+ and N+ are great starting point. And moving on to programming for those that have the mathematical skills.

Advice for grade 11 and 12 learners considering this career?

Mark: Two IT Diplomas will ensure you get the job of your dreams – both accredited by the CHE (Council on Higher Education). A diploma in Systems development, or the diploma in Networking. A Systems Developer earns an average salary of R265 131 per year in South Africa. (A skill in JavaScript is associated with the high pay for this job.)

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advice?

Mark: Follow your passion. If you are lucky enough to have a passion for something you can earn a good living out of, the world is your oyster. Work hard at school. Do as well as possible in Maths,

Mark Cohen is the CTO of Domain Group.

An international IT professional, and Consultant to Boston College.

Men challenged to stop domestic violence Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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oburg gents should emulate the 646 men – most of them South African black soldiers – who bravely died when the ship SS Mendi sank in the English Channel during World War I if the country is to be saved from the escalating scourge of gender-based violence.

This was said by City of Johannesburg Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Development Cllr Nonhlanhla Sifumba at Imbizo Yamadoda (men’s gathering).

The event was a joint venture between the City and a women’s group, Soul Inspiration, to address the ongoing spate of violence against women and children.

It has been reported in history books that, as the SS Mendi sank after it was struck by a larger vessel one dark morning in February 1917, the doomed men remained calm in the face of their impending death. They bravely sang songs of courage and danced until their demise.

“The SS Mendi tragedy should be an inspiration to every man; the nation depends on you for its protection and not its destruction,” she told the gathering.

Sifumba said although the tragedy took place 100 years ago, the whole world was still talking about the bravery of those men.

She said today’s men had become tormentors of their own families and communities.

“What stories will be told to your children about you? The stories we hear every day on our radios, television sets and social media platforms are not those of heroes similar to those who perished on the SS Mendi,” she said.

She called on the men to change their ways and become defenders of their women, children, families and communities.

“I hope as you all sit here today you are starting to think of ways you can actively work towards making our society better,” she said.

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Johannesburg Central cluster celebrates Mandela Day The Johannesburg Central Cluster Women’s network and Men for Change really made a change this year by tagging their theme “back to the soil” Johannesburg Central Cluster Women’s network and Men for change visited Amazing Grace children’s home to hand over a vegetable garden to the children’s home in Mondeor area. The Hand over was done by the Johannesburg Central Cluster Commander Major General Rajin. The founder of Amazing Grace children’s Home welcomed the gift with warm words of thanks and really appreciated the garden. Children of the Amazing grace Children’s home will take care of the garden.

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f you’ve been renting for a while and are ready to take the next step to buying your own home, you need to do your homework and know exactly what you are getting yourself into.

Dr Simphiwe Madikizela, Head of Special Projects at FNB Housing Finance says, many first time buyers usually get blinded by the excitement of owning their own home and overlook the importance of research, which ends up costing them more in the long-term.

Apart from the home loan application and registration process, there are a number of other important factors that one needs to consider when owning a home: Future needs – avoid basing the decision of buying your house only on your current needs, rather take a long-term view and consider if the house will still cater for your family’s needs in the future. For example, a two bedroom house may be perfect for newlyweds, but could soon be too small as the family expands.

Amenities – while you may get a bargain when buying a spacious house outside of town, you need to consider factors such as your work premises, medical centres and

When you own the property, you will be responsible for making sure that the property stays in good condition at all times

schools for your children etc. It may end up costing you more money and time to travel on a daily basis.

Free-standing or Sectional Title - when renting, you don’t often put as much time and money on maintaining the property, depending on the agreement with your landlord.

When you own the property, you will be responsible for making sure that the property stays in good condition at all times.

On the other hand, when buying a townhouse, you will be liable for a monthly fixed cost for levies, rates and taxes, over and above the mortgage loan instalment due to the bank.

Buying an old house – buying an old house for a reasonable amount in a good neighbourhood may not be such a bad idea; however what many buyers often underestimate, is the cost of fixing up the house.

Furthermore, without professional inspection, there may be other hidden defects that you would only discover once you move in.

Neighbourhood safety – while no area is immune from crime, it is essential for first time owners to research crime statistics in the area before buying.

For example, if you have a job that requires you to travel a lot, leaving the house unguarded, you

could easily become a victim of crime.

“Lastly, always save for rainy days, as life is unpredictable. When moving from renting to buying, it is advisable to save at least six months of your home loan and monthly expenses even if your job is not under threat. This will create a good safety net and give you a peace of mind should anything go wrong,” concludes Madikizela.

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REGENT Business School NOW a member of the Honoris United Universities Group Honoris United Universities brings together the leading tertiary education institutions in North and Southern Africa for the first time

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ctis, a leading investor in growth markets, announced a major pan-African higher education initiative - Honoris United Universities.

Honoris United Universities is the first African private higher education network bringing together the leading tertiary education institutions in North and Southern Africa for the first time. Honoris United Universities will harness the collaborative intelligence and the pioneering efforts of these institutions to educate Africa’s next generations of leaders and professionals.

Actis began with “beacon” markets in Francophone Africa. In December 2014, it made an investment in Université Centrale Group, the leading post-secondary education group in Tunisia. In 2016, the platform expanded to Morocco, creating a Northern Africa Hub through its investment in Université Mundiapolis. Mundiapolis is renowned for its international approach and focus on employability.

Today, Actis announces a further commitment to Francophone Africa through an investment, subject to regulatory approvals, in EMSI, EcoleMarocaine des Sciences de l’Ingénieur the largest private institution in Morocco and the leading private engineering school.

Actis is today also announcing the expansion of Honoris United Universities to South Africa, an important Anglophone beacon market that

will anchor the platform in Southern Africa.

Subject to regulatory approvals, Honoris has entered into an investment agreement with Management College of Southern Africa, better known as “MANCOSA”, and the REGENT Business School. Together, MANCOSA and REGENT are South Africa’s leading private distance learning institutions, focused on providing accredited, accessible and affordable education.

These agreements in Morocco and South Africa mark the genesis of the pan-African education leadership position that Honoris United Universities seeks to cement. As a whole, Honoris United Universities will offer more than 100 degrees in fields including Health Sciences, Engineering, IT, Business, Law, Architecture, Arts and Design, Media, Education and Political Science. Delivery is focused on student success and accessibility and includes a blend of on-campus, learning centers and distance learning.

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The Founding leaders are characterized by a strong belief in creating pan-regional successful graduates with cross-border academic qualifications and work experience to be competitive in today’s fast-paced and demanding labor markets.

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Joburg taxi drivers challenged Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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en’s reluctance to visit primary healthcare facilities was raised as a major concern during a Men’s Health Awareness Month campaign at the Mulbarton taxi rank, southern Johannesburg, in the City of Johannesburg’s Region F, recently.

The taxi rank services suburbs such as Mulbarton and Glenanda as well as The Glen Shopping Mall and surrounding areas.

Men’s Health Awareness encourages men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment to disease and injury. In South Africa, men on average die five years earlier than their women counterparts.

They also have higher death rates in nine out of the 10 leading causes of death, including heart diseases, cancer and stroke.

Spearheaded by the region’s Health Department, the campaign was mainly aimed at taxi drivers. It addressed a wide range of issues, from fatherhood to the importance of complying with City by-laws.

Other stakeholders that participated in the event included the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD), Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS), Sonke Gender and

Justice Network and US-AID. The region’s Health Department conducted free diabetes and cholesterol tests and screenings, as well as HIV testing and counselling.

Officials said the decision to visit the taxi rank was motivated by the fact that taxi drivers usually did not have enough time to visit clinics as they were always on the road.

Nonhlanhla Magwaza, Region F’s Health Promotions Operations Manager, said the City was concerned that men were shying away from visiting clinics.

“We want to encourage you to come to our healthcare facilities. You must know that around here we have Glenanda Clinic in Ward 23. On the other side we have Kibler Park Clinic in Ward 24.

Instead of you sitting in your vehicles when you are not transporting commuters, please feel free to visit our clinics,” Magwaza said.

“When you come to our facilities, we will welcome you with open arms. You can even explain to nurses that you are taxi drivers and are in a hurry.”

Ward 23 Councillor Sarah Wissler said taxi drivers and operators must understand the importance of regular health check-ups. “Taxi drivers are an integral part of what happens around here. They are people who bring workers to our ward. We have to ensure they see that we care,” she said.

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“The eKhaya Soccer Tournament project is aimed at various age groups use of sport to bring the community together and act as catalyst for interaction between members and community,” Mkhize added.

On the same day, the eKhaya Neighbourhood presented the community awards to the community builders and community leadership. Fifty members were given certificates and awards, including the organisations that work with eKhaya Neighbourhood in the positive building of the Neighbourhood.

These include the City of Joburg, Badboyz Security who are keeping Hillbrow community safe and all the NGOS like Outreach Foundation, WRHI, MES, Makhulong A Matala (JHC) and Bambisani (Madulamoho).

“Among the visitors were Arsenal Gapers who were handling the match on the day.

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“This leads to a stable building and good returns,” Mkhize concludes.

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