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Move to combat deadly winter fires The fires are commonly caused by unregulated heating and lighting appliances; candles not placed in proper candle jars; using open fires and braziers for cooking within confined spaces and illegal electricity connections.

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he City of Joburg is to distribute over 1 000 safety kits to vulnerable informal settlements in its seven regions, in a move to deal with deadly fires during the winter season, according to Public Safety MMC Sello Lemao.

He says the campaign to prevent deadly fires was launched as the City is mourning the tragic death of two members of the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) Daniel Zwane and Michael Letsosa, who were based at the Fairview fire station. The two firefighters died of smoke inhalation after responding to a call following a fire at the Nedbank Mall build-

ing in Albertina Sisulu Street in the Joburg CBD over the weekend.

MMC Lemao described the state of the building as appalling. “I was terrified by the building’s condition and shocked by the terrible smell. I wanted to see the building for myself and what caused the death of these two firefighters,” he said.

MMC Lemao said the winter safety campaign is a partnership between the City’s Department of Public Safety, EMS and the Joburg Metro Police Department (JMPD).

He said 180 informal settlements in areas such as Ivory Park, Freedom Park and Orange Farm had been identified as vulnerable to fire.

“The 1 000 safety kits, which comprise a fire extinguisher, burns ointment, a paraffin lamp and primus

stove, will be distributed from the beginning of June. Old age homes will also be equipped with smoke detectors. This work is a partnership between my department and the residents of Joburg to combat fires and prevent the loss of life and property,” MMC Lemao said.

He also explained that the fires are commonly caused by unregulated heating and lighting appliances; candles not placed in proper candle jars; using open fires and braziers for cooking within confined spaces and illegal electricity connections.

“The City has also intensified community outreach programmes and trained community emergency response teams, resulting in a 42 percent reduction in fire-related incidents around the city,” he added.

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World beauty expo boosts Joburg tourism Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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oburg is hosting the 63rd annual World Congress of the Comité International d`Esthétique et de Cosmétologie (CIDESCO).

CIDESCO president Anna-Cari Gund said Joburg is the vibrant heartbeat of South Africa. “Delegates can look forward to key industry issues, networking and discovering the beauty of this fascinating country.”

CIDESCO, the world’s largest beauty therapy association, is conducting its 63rd annual conference and exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre since Wednesday and up to Monday May 25, in partnership with Johannesburg Tourism. Hundreds of industry leaders and globally recognised professionals in cosmetology are attending the six-day conference and exhibition.

Globally recognised speakers include Dr Des Fernandes, who will address delegates on micro needling; Dr Ridwan Mia, who will speak on skin grafting; Dr David Arthur, who will talk about on natural hormone replacement; and Dr Dong Ping, who will deliver a paper on periosteal micro plastic surgery.

Other speakers will be Mandla Quwe, who will give a presentation on sports massage; Baatile Komane, who will speak on the

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usage of African seed oils in cosmetics; Dr Dennis Rehbok, who will give a talk on treating diabetic clients; Valencia Khumalo, an expert in medical and aesthetic stratifying; Pat Lam, who will speak on nutrition for different body and skin types; and Johnette du Rand, who will address delegates on the benefits of massage for cancer clients.

The city last hosted this event in 1995. CIDESCO has a presence in 33 countries across five continents, where it has accredited schools.

The annual event provides opportunities for cosmetology professionals to discuss the industry’s most important issues, gain new skills and network.

Joburg Tourism’s Laura Vercueil said this is a major achievement for the City. “This important meeting will boost Joburg’s annual rankings for the bidding of top meetings and conferences, enhancing its reputation as a worldclass host and showcasing our unbelievable business, visitor and cultural offerings,” she added.

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A special weekend for African unity Own Correspondent Africans from all over the continent will come together at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein to celebrate Africa Day. Over two days, May 22 and 23, some of the continent’s top musicians will lead celebrations of Africa’s achievements through song and dance at the theatre.

Headlined by award-winning local artists Ringo Madlingozi and Lira, the two shows will also pay special tribute to the great Nigerian Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

Africa Day is officially celebrated annually on May 25 to commemorate the founding in 1963 of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the forerunner to the African Union (AU).

Also on the lineup in the Joburg Theatre shows are Lura of Cape Verde, Nigeria’s Femi Koya and Abena Koomson, the Ghanaian-born artist now based in New York, who will show the rest of the world what unity can do to affirm the continent’s vision to create a better life for all.

This special weekend of African music will showcase the richness of the continent’s rhythms, dance and song, according to Collette Dawson, the theatre’s spokesperson. “It is a diverse and exciting programme that salutes Africa’s musical heritage,” she says.

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News Briefs from around SA Gunmen threaten ambulance crew

Ndivhuho Ntsieni

Alleged serial killer denied bail

Thohoyandou - The Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court was packed to capacity on Monday for the bail application by alleged University of Venda (Univen) serial killer, Ndivhuho Ntsieni.

Those attending included community structures, Univen students, the Vhembe ANCWL , the Moral Regeneration Movement, pastors and Univen workers who oppose the application. Ntsieni, 25, is accused on 16 counts, which include murder, rape and robbery. His legal team asked the court to release him so that he goes back to university. The court said Ntsieni was facing severe charges and that he had failed to advance sufficient reasons and exceptional circumstances that warranted his release on bail. The application was also declined on the basis that if released, Ntsieni might still go back and continue with his killing spree.

The case was postponed to 8 June.

Ntsieni’s allegedly started a killing spree in March 2014 and continued for five months at Univen and surrounding areas. During his arrest, Ntsieni, a final year BSc student, was found in possession of a Univen student card and cellphone allegedly belonging to one of the victims, Sandy Thagisa.

She had been severely assaulted and left for dead, but survived. Thagisa has since died this year. He was also found in possession of a cellphone belonging to another of his alleged victims, Brenda Ndove, and a hairpin belonging to another murdered woman, Livhuwani Mbodi. Limpopo Mirror

Port Elizabeth - Ambulance personnel were recently threatened at gunpoint in the city while responding to calls in two separate incidents over the weekend.

Eastern Cape Provincial Health spokesperson Sizwe Kupelo says a crew was confronted in Jacksonville in the northern areas by four men smelling of alcohol, accusing them of negligent driving.

In the second incident on Monday morning, an ambulance crew was robbed of their wallets and cellphones in New Brighton.

Kupelo says incidents like this will severely affect response times.

“We are now going to organise psychological treatment for the two affected officials.

We call on the community to work with the department and police in ensuring that we isolate the criminal elements within our communities. We condemn these two incidents,” says Kupelo.

These incidents happened on the same weekend that the MEC for Health, Phumza Dyantyi handed over 178 ambulances to the province’s healthy department. SABC

Umzinyathi Mayor James Mthethwa

Awaiting trial prisoners in their new uniforms at the Witbank jail.

Uniforms for remand detainees Witbank - The Department of Correctional Services has launched a uniform for remanded detainees at the Witbank Correctional facility. There are over 5 600 remanded detainees in the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West regions. The country has over 160 000 awaiting trial detainees.

The department says it hopes the uniform will assist curb escapes and contribute to the health and hygiene of the detainees. Witbank correctional facility Commissioner Mandla Sibanyoni said the uniform will play an im-

portant role in identifying the detainees. “The uniform will also assist to improve hygiene among detainees. The facility has inmates from different backgrounds, as far as poverty lines are concerned, some of them do not have clothes to change, which puts them in a difficult position in terms of health.”

Lizie Masango, who specialises in preventing escapes in the Department of Correctional Services, it was difficult to distinguish between awaiting trial detainees and civilians working inside the prison facilities. SABC

Social activist slams UCT amnesty

Social activist Chumani Maxwele

Cape Town - UCT’S decision to grant amnesty to students involved in recent protests at the university has been deemed as ‘purely political’ by political science student and social activist Chumani Maxwele.

Maxwele, who has been suspended for two months and was subject to a disciplinary hearing after a lecturer was allegedly assaulted and racially abused, said the university was doing damage control. UCT vicechancellor Max Price said management had decided to grant an amnesty to all protest-related incidents that occurred between March 9 and May 18. “No disciplinary action will be brought against any student or staff member in respect of these events. There were in-

cidents that contravened UCT rules, but we will not pursue any punitive action.”

Price said he had spoken to the victims of alleged verbal assault and intimidation.

“Most of them recognise that if the aggressors are simply punished, usually the accused become defensive, denying they have done anything wrong. They may be unlikely to change their attitudes, feeling rather that they have been victimised and left angrier.”

Maxwele said amnesty is good, but it is a political concept and this exposes the university’s political agenda. “This is damage control after they were caught unaware during the move for transformation and to have the statue removed,” he said. Cape Times

Bursaries for top performers Durban - Several best performing students from rural areas in the province have received bursaries from local and multinational businesses. Amahle Benefit Scheme along with Arcellor Mittal and Anglo American have given out eight bursaries to matriculants who excelled in Maths and Science to be trained as artisans.

Amahle benefits scheme has donated more than R20 million towards the development of communities since its formation in 2007. First lady Sizakele MaKhumalo Zuma, Amahle Benefits Scheme president Bahle Zondo, the Mayor of Umzinyathi District Municipality James Mthethwa and traditional leaders attended the handover ceremony.

Mayor James Mthethwa encouraged women to develop themselves. “We encourage women to go back to school because without education they cannot to do anything, they will not be able to do things for themselves, we also encourage men and women to know and understand their HIV status.”

The president of Amahle benefits scheme, Bahle Zondo encouraged young people to focus on education and not involve themselves in social ills such as drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy. “We are from rural communities and our parents have suffered a lot, so the youth should be willing to give back to our community,” Zondo said.

Joburg entities sign performance deal Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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he chairpersons and directors of the City’s entities have signed the Shareholder’s Compact Agreement, in which they commit to deliver the highest standards of service.

The entities committed to contribute to the success of key programmes Jozi@work and Corridors of Freedom. The signing event was attended by Mayoral Committee members who included Chris Vondo (Community Development), Matshidiso Mfikoe (Infrastructure and Environmental Services), Christine Walters (Transport), Ruby Mathang (Economic Development) and Roslyn Greeff (Development Planning).

Mayor Parks Tau said he had

mandated the electricity utility to redefine itself also as a generator of energy. “We have identified projects that will enable us to effect this transformation. If we are able to do certain things we will be able to advance transformation. The Mayoral Committee spent over six hours formulating the budget plan to ensure that what we are applying our minds to is what we want in our transformation plan,” he said.

The Mayor added that through the blue economy the City would create small enterprises and jobs.

“This is an important milestone as we continue to identify ways to improve performance within the City. We live in a complex environment. When the lights go off and there are potholes in the streets, people will phone the City. We make sure that we deal

with the problems because we are the City that responds to service delivery queries,” he said.

Mohamed Adam, a lawyer and member of the King Commission and co-author of The Power of Governance: Enhancing the Performance of State-Owned Enterprises, spoke about effective leadership in corporate governance. He said good governance required that the board must govern with integrity and in a manner that enhanced the licence it had to operate. “Leadership must be measured against purpose, integrity and values of the vision or objective that had been set; governance is about effective leadership. It is about conversations that leaders are having, not the boxes they are ticking. It is about courage and Joburg Mayor Parks Tau (right) and city officials during the signing ceremony at the Parktonian Hotel in Braamfontein. decision-making,” he said.

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Infrastructure and Environment Services MMC Matshidiso Mfikoe

City rolls out smart meters Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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he rollout of smart meters is to mitigate loadshedding, improve consumption efficiency, achieve meter-reading accuracy, reduce meterreading costs and regulate consumption, according to Infrastructure and Environment Services MMC Matshidiso Mfikoe.

“Over 60 000 smart meters, also known as Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) units, have already been installed in areas where domestic customers consume 1 000 KWH and above a month.

The target is to install 70 000 smart meters by the beginning of June this year and 150 000 by the end of September at no cost to customers.”

Recently Mayor Parks Tau announced the introduction of a system that would use smart meters to mitigate the impact of load shedding and help keep the lights on. He said residents in households where smart meters had been installed would receive an SMS on their smartphones advising them to reduce power consumption at a particular time.

“It will be up to you to switch off those electrical appliances that you don’t need. If you ignore the signal, your power will trip for 30 seconds and will switch on again. If you continue ignoring the warning signal, the power will switch off completely, and remain off for the duration of the load shedding period,” he said.

It is estimated that the City could save us much as 775MW if all the 335 000 households with smart meters were to apply the system. On Friday MMC Mfikoe said besides helping to keep the lights on during load shedding, smart metering infrastructure would eliminate the need to send out meterreaders to obtain meter readings.

“Instead, meters will be read remotely using a telecommunications network and a back office system that collects, stores and analyses meterreading accuracy. This will improve meter-reading accuracy and reduce meter-reading costs and the inconvenience caused to customers when access to their properties would be required for meterreading purposes,” she said.

MMC Mfikoe said both the City and customers would get accurate electricity consumption and billing data from the smart meter. “This would allow for quicker resolution of queries based on accurate and factual records. The customers will be able to view and monitor their house electricity consumption and usage. This will allow them to have an idea of what their bill at the end of the month would be. The customer can switch certain loads on and off and see in real time how these affect electricity consumption,” she said.

MMC Mfikoe said accurate reading would result in accurate electricity billing.

“This would have a positive impact on the City’s revenue as there would be reduced billing queries and non-payment because customers would receive accurate and verifiable consumption information. The smart meter could also be used to send bulk messages asking customers to, for instance, to reduce demand or remind them to pay an outstanding bill. Customers could also use their smart meters and infrastructure to choose to either be on a prepaid or credit platform,” she added.

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Citroën C4 Cactus for SA motorists “The vehicle is a landmark product for the brand, both internationally and here in South Africa. It’s not only a bold statement in automotive design that breaks the conventional mould, but also a shining example of how innovation and intelligent engineering can produce a vehicle that delivers new and effective solutions”

The new Citroen C4 Cactus

Motoring Reporter Citroën has launched one of its innovative and exciting products locally, the C4 Cactus. The French marque believes the newcomer offers a unique blend of design, comfort, efficiency and innovation.

The C4 Cactus is set to shake up the compact crossover SUV segment with its striking design, roof

racks, attractive alloy wheels, short rear overhang, and contrasting cladding. It measures 4 160 mm in length, 1 730 mm wide and 1 480 mm tall.

The exterior’s standout features also include the Airbump – airfilled protective panels that line the profile. The Airbump is made of supple thermoplastic polyurethane that absorbs impacts of up to

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4 km/h. The panels feature a black finish as standard, while optional colours include Grey, Dune, and Inside, the C4 Cactus boasts a large, seven-inch touchscreen mounted mid-facia, while a digital instrument display is mounted in front of the driver. The flat-topped facia is uncluttered, with a handbag motif on the “topbox” compartment. The front passenger airbag has been moved to the roof to make more room available in the front of the cabin.

Fitted as standard on the entry-level Feel models are a four-speaker audio system, air-conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity for handsfree telephony and audio streaming, cruise control, electric front windows and exterior mirrors, and a multifunction steering wheel.

Shine specification adds climate control, integrated satellite navigation, a reverse camera, front fog lights, rear privacy glass, interior mood lighting, and an uprated audio system.

The entry level 1,2-litre PureTech unit produces 60 kW, and 118 N.m of torque, while achieving a combined cycle fuel consumption figure of just 4,6 litres/100 km and emitting just 107 g/km of CO2.

This engine is only available on the entry-level C4 Cactus Feel model.

The only other motor available is the 1,2-litre PureTech Turbo e-THP with 81 kW and 205 N.m of torque which consumes 4,7-litres/100 km.

Both engines are mated with a fivespeed manual gearbox that drives the front wheels.

The C4 Cactus’s active safety systems include ABS with EBD and EBA and electronic stability control, while cabin safety features include Isofix child seat mounting points, immobiliser, and front seatbelt pre-tensioners.

Francis Harnie, managing director of Peugeot-Citroën SA said: “The new Citroën C4 Cactus vehicle is a landmark product for the brand, both internationally and here in South Africa. It’s not only a bold statement in automotive design that breaks the conventional mould, but also a shining example of how innovation and intelligent engineering can produce a vehicle that delivers new and effective solutions.”

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Government and regional troops arrive in Borno state to fight the insurgents.

Troops overrun Boko Haram bases Abuja, Nigeria - The military says it overran 10 Boko Haram camps in its Sambisa Forest stronghold, a day after the fighters attacked a bus station, killing seven people.

Defence spokesman Chris Olukolade said many rebels were killed in the offensive in Borno state, while one soldier died in a landmine blast. “The operation to clear the terrorists continues. The Air Force is maintaining air surveillance to track the movement of terrorists,” he said.

On Saturday seven people were killed and scores injured at a bus station in the Yobe state capital Damaturu. Nigerian troops have the upper hand since February with assis-

tance from armies from neighbouring Chad, Niger and Cameroon. But on Friday, deputy governor of Borno state said the strategic town of Marte, near Lake Chad, had again fallen to Boko Haram. At least 55 people were killed last week in two raids on villages near Borno state capital Maiduguri.

Olukolade said Marte had been with no military presence because of the push against the fighters in Sambisa Forest. “Now that Boko Haram’s presence is reported, the issue will be addressed,” he added.

President Goodluck Jonathan is keen to announce that Boko Haram has been defeated before he leaves end of the month. AP

Bujumbura, Burundi - President So far, however, there are no Pierre Nkurunziza has sacked his signs of supporters and opponents of Nkurunziza being didefence and foreign ministers, five days after surviving an attempted vided along ethnic lines.

The constitution and a peace coup by generals opposed to his deal that ended the civil war bid for a third term. both specify a two-term presNkurunziza declined to give any idential limit. Nkurunziza is reasons for the dismissals.

“The president does not have to seeking a third term anyway, relying on a court ruling explain,” one of his spokesmen that his first term does said. “The constitution gives not count because he him powers to do so.”

The sackings are the first signs was appointed by parliament, not elected. of ructions in Nkurunziza’s adAlthough surviving ministration after the attempted President Pierre Nkurunziza the coup might have coup, which intensified fears that a political crisis might be spiralling out of strengthened his position in the short term, control and pitching the Great Lakes region the appointment of his main spokesman’s brother as foreign minister suggests Nkutowards another bout of ethnic conflict.

Some 30 0000 people died in the Burundian runziza might be running out of confidants. civil war that ended in 2005. Neighbouring Many of those behind Thursday’s coup atRwanda, which shares a similar ethnic mix tempt are in custody.

As Nkurunziza unveiled his purge, a group between a Hutu majority and Tutsi minority, is still recovering from the 1994 genocide of protesters resumed their daily demonstrain which 80 0000 people, mostly Tutsis and tions in the capital, for the first time since the attempted army takeover. Reuters moderate Hutus, were killed.

Ex-president’s death sentence sparks violence

Security boost amid fresh Islamist threats

Kampala, Uganda - The government has announced that it is boosting security measures following fresh threats by Somalia’s al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab rebels.

A statement by police said a new video purportedly from the Islamists and urging attacks in Uganda and Burundi, which both contribute troops to the AU Amisom force in Somalia has been circulated online.

“The police and its sister security agencies are examining the contents and authenticity of a video allegedly posted by the Shabaab,” police said in a statement, which suggested the threat was general rather than specific.

“We take seriously any potential threats and respond appropriately by implementing extra security precautions,” it added.

In 2010, the al-Shabaab militants carried out twin bombings in Kampala targeting a restaurant and a club where football fans were watching the World Cup final between The Netherlands and Spain, killing 76 people in the region’s worst attacks in more than a decade.

Since then Ugandan and Western intelligence sources have said a series of alShabaab plots to launch attacks have been stopped in Uganda.

The Islamists were also behind the September 2013 attack on the Westgate shopping mall in neighbouring Kenya’s capital Nairobi that left at least 67 people dead, as well as the Garissa university massacre in April in which nearly 150 people were killed.

Ex-president Mohammed Morsi

Cairo, Egypt - Authorities have bolstered security around key installations as a death sentence for expresident Mohammed Morsi and over 100 others sparked attacks on the judiciary.

Hours after Morsi was sentenced on Saturday, three judges were shot dead in El-Arish. Morsi supporters from the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood burned a court in Sadat City. A bomb exploded outside a courthouse in Assiut, wounding a police officer. Rights groups say President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi is curbing freedoms, and denounced the ruling. Brotherhood leaders urged followers to stand firm against the government.

Prison officials said six members of Ansar Beit alMaqdis, a militant group linked to Islamic State, were hanged. Over 100 other Islamists were sentenced to death on Saturday, including prominent Qatar-based Egyptian cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi, who is viewed as the Muslim Brotherhood’s spiritual leader. Some of those sentenced were Palestinian Hamas members.

Information Minister Michael Mukuei

Rebels launch major offensive

Juba, South Sudan - Rebels have launched a large-scale attack on the strategic northern town of Malakal, officials have said.

Fierce fighting is reported to be raging inside the town in the oil-rich north, in what appeared to be a counter-attack against a several weeks-old offensive by government troops. “The rebels of Riek Machar have attacked Malakal from all directions, and the fighting up to now continues,” Information Minister Michael Makuei told AFP. He said government troops had so far repulsed the rebels. Officials said the attack began on Friday, with rebels crossing the White Nile river on boats. Makuei said fighters loyal to rebel leader Machar, who have been fighting to overthrow President Salva Kiir since December 2013, were aided by a local militia commander from the ethnic Shilluk people who had been a government general.

The commander, Johnson Olony, is a powerful commander in the key oil-producing state of Upper Nile. He has also been accused of abducting scores of children to fight in his force.

“It was Olony who transported the rebels across the river bank to Malakal,” Information Minister Makuei said.

Aid workers and witnesses in the town who spoke to AFP reported intense gunfire from all directions, as well as the thump of heavy explosions from artillery or mortar fire.

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MMC lauds health workers

‘Our nurses are faced with frustrated patients who vent their anger and frustrations on them’

Health and Social Development MMC Nonceba Molwele addresses the audience during the event to honour nurses.

AU anthem O to mark Africa Day

Johannesburg - City of Joburg nurses who availed their services during the Ebola crisis in West Africa were singled out for special praise at the International Nurses’ Day celebrations over the weekend.

Joburg Health and Social Development MMC Nonceba Molwele said it is compatriots like these who understand the value of internationalism as furtherance of sisterly and brotherly love. More than 11 000 people were killed by the virus in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia since its outbreak in December 2013, the worst Ebola crisis in history.

This year’s international Nurses’ Day was celebrated at the Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre in Benoni on the East Rand on Friday. The day is observed annually on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday.

Speaking to more than 300 healthcare workers and managers, MMC Molwele commended the City’s nurses for their devotion and dedication to providing worldclass health services despite the enormous

Own Correspondent n Monday schools throughout the country will mark Africa Day by singing the African Union (AU) anthem during assembly. The Department of Basic Education said a ministerial directive has been issued to all provincial education departments to instruct schools across the country to call special assemblies at 8am on 25 May 2015.

Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the 1963 founding of the Organisation of

challenges they faced. She said though nurses were not always appreciated for their hard work and caring attitude, they represented hope for a healthy Joburg.

“As you reflect today on the challenges you face due to sicknesses that afflict the vulnerable and the poorest of the poor, remember that you are their last hope, that is, you stand between their despair and hope.

To have people dependent on you for comfort and care, particularly when they are between life and death, is a heavy responsibility to carry on one’s shoulders.

“I admire your courage and resilience. As you soldier on in this noble profession, remember that our country relies on you for the caring of the sick and physically infirm,” she said.

Overcrowding and budgetary constraints are some of the challenges clinics face. But the City of Joburg, which has a portfolio of 88 primary healthcare facilities, has ongoing plans to build new clinics and revamp existing ones. Over the past few months,

African Unity (OAU), presently recognised as the Africa Union (AU). The AU, which comprises 53 member states, aims to promote greater unity and solidarity between African countries as well as accelerate the political and socio-economic integration of Africa.

The AU is also at the forefront of the drive for peace, security and stability on the continent.

During the State of the Nation Address in February, President Zuma announced that “from this year, schools must also practise the African Union anthem, in preparation for the celebration of Africa Month in May, as we implement the African Union decision in this regard.”

The department said it supports all efforts to highlight the importance South Africa places on the implementation of resolutions made at the AU. “The objective of the initiative is to teach the children in South African schools about the AU mandate, symbols and anthem. The department has a roll-out plan for the distribution and teaching of the AU symbols and anthem in schools nationally. The need to conscientise and instil pride and patriotism in the children of South Africa to their African heritage regardless of their race, cannot be overemphasized.

Mayor Parks Tau has opened three new clinics in the city, in Ennerdale, Lawley and Ivory Park.

MMC Molwele commended the nurses, who often worked under tough conditions.

“Our nurses are faced with frustrated patients who vent their anger and frustrations on them. Their patience under these trying circumstances is commendable. Long queues will soon be a thing of the past because this government is committed to creating a better life for all,” she said.

She praised the nurses for “thinking out of the box” in their quest to improve primary healthcare in line with the National Health Insurance (NHI).

Dr Refik Bismilla, the City’s Executive Director of Health, urged nurses to embrace the changes proposed in the NHI and the National Development Plan.

“We need your individual buy-in as it is critical because these changes require a mindset shift, from narrow thinking to embracing the future,” Dr Bismilla added.

“We owe it our children to highlight linkages between South Africa and other African countries through the AU,” the department said in a statement.

South Africa recognises itself as an integral part of the African continent, therefore learners must be taught to understand that South Africa’s national interests are naturally linked to Africa’s stability, unity, and prosperity.

Schools throughout the country will also have an opportunity to sing the AU anthem during the South African Schools Choir Eisteddfod (SASCE) competitions presently taking place in provinces and districts.

“These are some of the efforts made at ensuring that the children of South Africa learn the AU anthem and show the commitment that South Africa places on its membership of the AU, and to the implementation of each and every resolution and declaration that are taken at various meetings of the AU and its organs,” said the department.

Members of the public are also encouraged, in support of the learners, to learn the AU anthem and symbols.

The anthem is downloadable from the Thutong Portal on the Department of Basic Education website and websites of other government departments. “Our collective effort will go a long way in eliminating events of the past weeks when foreign nationals were attacked and displaced,” the department said.

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Possible Amakhosi, Bucs player movements Some players will be sent out on loan for them to gain vital experience of playing regular first team football

Modise quits

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anyana Banyana striker Portia Modise (pic) has announced her decision to quit professional soccer with immediate effect.

The 31-year-old striker, who has scored over 100 goals for Banyana, announced the decision at Safa House this week. Safa president Danny Jordaan announced that her new role will be to guide players.

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“This is a special moment. This is one player who knew how to get the ball into the net,” Jordaan said.

“We’re going to create a coaching path for Portia. We certainly hope she will pursue a coaching career.”

Modise made her national team debut in 2000 and made 117 appearances for the team, scoring her 100th goal in October last year against Algeria at the CAF African Women’s Championship.

Tiyani wa ka Mabasa

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aizer Chiefs star defender Tefu Mashamaite has lowered his wage demands in a bid to finalise a new contract with the club.

The two parties have not agreed terms for a new deal due to disagreements over his wage demands, but the 2014/15 PSL Footballer of the Season has ‘made a compromise’ according to a source.

“Tefu is willing to compromise on the salary, but not the signing on fee.

He has communicated that to the club with the help of his agent Jazzman Mahlakgane. If Chiefs agree, then the player will stay and if they don’t agree, I think that will be the end of it and the player may start talking to other clubs.”

Mashamaite, who has been linked with Bidvest Wits and Mamelodi

Tefu Mashamaite

Sundowns, has refused to comment saying it is a private matter.

Joe Crann reports that there are some Chiefs players who may not be with the club next season. Amakhosi have nine first team players who may become free agents in two months’ time if things do not change.

Coach Stuart Baxter has already said that he expects to see a high turnover of players in the upcoming off-season, and there may be wholesale changes at the club. Out of contract are Itumeleng Khune, Tefu Mashamaite, Ivan Bukenya, Josta Dladla, Phakamani Mngadi, Siyabonga Nkosi, George Lebese (one year option), Mandla Masango and Matthew Rusike.

Baxter has also suggested that some players will be sent out on loan for them to gain vital experience of playing regular first team football elsewhere. Those may be Zitha Macheke,

Khethokwakhe Masuku

Levy Mokgothu, Simphiwe Mtsweni, Chris Matombo and Philani Cele.

Of the 34 players in and around their first team, there could be a situation that sees up to 14 of them not at Naturena when the 2015/16 season begins after the break.

Meanwhile Laduma reports that Orlando Pirates would be entrusting Eric Tinkler with the head coach duties ahead of the 2015/16 season, but that may not be the case with several of the Bucs players who have hardly featured under him.

Philani Zikalala, the 31-year old goalkeeper joined Pirates in the wake of Senzo Meyiwa’s untimely death, however has not featured in any official match for the Soweto giants.

The Buccaneers have been looking at Felipe Ovono and, now new reports have emanated that Senegalese goalie, Bouna Coundoul could pen a Pirates deal, the report says.

Khethokwakhe Masuku, the skilful 29-year-old winger has failed to cement a regular place in the first team; even with the departures of Daine Klate and Tlou Segolela. The winger’s contract is due to expire in June 2015, however there is a two-year extension option clause in his contract.

Lehlogonolo Masalesa has battled to break into the Pirates midfield, with Thandani Ntshumayelo and Issa Sarr being relied upon. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to rejoin former Bucs coach Roger de Sa out at Ajax Cape Town to get some valued game time, though he featured in a few last matches for Bucs in the 2014/15 season.

Lucky Lekgwathi, the Bucs stalwart will be turning 39 in August this year and with injuries having plagued his latter stages of his career, his playing days may be over. He has not featured for the Soweto giants the entire season and reports are that he has he may be headed for either an administrative or technical role in the club.

Helder Pelembe, the Mozambican international has struggled to command a regular berth at the club since arriving about a season ago. He has since been linked with a move to newly promoted Golden Arrows.