Inner City Gazette by Inner City Gazette

Fre

p Co

011 023 7588

Est 2009

Wrapped Edition

Issue 8 - 2019

Tel : 011 023-7588 / 011 402 - 1977 Inner-City Gazette

Fax: 086 609 8601

28 February - 7 March 2019

Email : info@inner-city-gazette.co.za

inner_gazette

Website : www.inner-city-gazette.com

072 824 3014

Inner City Gazette

Distributed free to households, churches, schools, clinics, government departments, police stations, libraries and businesses in Bellevue • Berea • Bertrams • Braamfontein • City and Suburban • City West • Crown Gardens • Doornfontein • Fairview • Fordsburg • Hillbrow • Jeppestown • Jules • Johannesburg Inner City • Kensington • Lorentzville • Malvern • Marshallstown • New Doornfontein • Newtown • North Doornfontein • Park Meadows • Rosettenville • Selby • Troyeville • Turffontein • Village Main and Yeoville .

Housing for low-income earners The City of Joburg is to compel private-property developers to dedicate 30% of their new developments to low-income earners. This applies to all developments built in areas within the jurisdiction of the City of Joburg’s municipality. The city adopted their inclusionary housing policy last week and the isolation of low-income earners

from the city will soon be a thing of the past, officials insist. The goal of the policy is to do away with inequality by ensuring the integration of people who fall into different income brackets and different race groups into the city centre. This should have an ongoing effect into the inner city’s amenities and businesses as well as on job op-

portunities. The policy will apply to developers who will have developments of 20 residential units or more. The policy does not limit the accommodation of low-income earners to specific areas only, which means that developers who take up projects in more affluent areas of the city of Joburg will still be com-

pelled to abide by the policy. According to Moneyweb, some property developers were critical of the policy. The South African Property Owners Association lamented the city’s disregard of the concerns they had brought forth at the proposal of the policy last year. Property developers have four options for inclusionary housing

to choose from, including setting aside 30% of the entire development to social housing, financelinked individual subsidy (Flisp), or capped rent. With this last option, the city says rent will be capped at R21,000 (in 2018 prices) for people earning R7,000 a month or less. The policy will be effective as of May 2019.

Inner-city Gazette

28 February - 7 March 2019

Cresthill is one of the City of Joburg’ s Better Buildings projects that was awarded to JHC. It was completely refurbished by JHC in 2007, to restore it to good working order and provide safe, decent housing. Cresthill is part of the Pietersen Street eKhaya Neighbourhood Programme. This programme, initiated by JHC and shared by neighbouring property owners, works with city agencies to create and maintain a safe, clean neighbourhood. As part of JHC’s ongoing property management strategy, we have recently refurbished Cresthill to a modern, upmarket and affordable building. Occupation will be open from 1 March 2019. Secure your apartment now: Call Tshepo 076 430 8327 or 0861 542 542 We have an opening special of R3000 for a Bachelor. For a limited time only! *24hr Security *Parking *On Public Transport Routes *DSTV-plug point *Pre-paid Electricity *Built-in Cupboards *Playrooms & Play areas (supervised by from JHC facilitators) “LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE” Units Total: 145 units, in a 13-storey apartment building. Bachelors : 116 units - Rent: R3 300 1 bedroom: 6 units - Rent: R4 100 2 bedroom: 23 units - Rent: R5 100

Close to Hillbrow Medical Centre Hillbrow Theatre Joubert Park Noord Street Taxi Rank (Jack Mincer Square) Main bus and taxi routes

ee r F

p Co

Est 2009 Tel : 011 023-7588 / 011 402 - 1977 Inner-City Gazette

Fax: 086 609 8601

Issue 8 - 2019

Email : info@inner-city-gazette.co.za

inner_gazette

072 824 3014

28 February - 7 March 2019

Website : www.inner-city-gazette.com Inner City Gazette

Residents worried about safety ‘They have been doing this for long and it seems nothing happens to them, because people are scared of them; they now attack people even in full view of community members’ Joubert Park - Following a brazen mugging of a schoolboy in Bok Street last week residents have raised concern that their lives are in serious danger from criminals who seem to believe that nothing can be done to stop them. Police are searching for a group of four men who attacked and stabbed a schoolboy at the corner of Bok and Twist streets in Joubert Park on Thursday last week. The incident was captured on camera and has been widely shared on social media. In the video, a group of thugs grab the boy who is wearing a school uniform and drag him to the ground. One of them repeatedly hits thee boy on the abdomen with an unknown object. They search his pockets and walk away, leaving the boy lying helplessly on the ground. Passers-by and other people in the area surprisingly carry on with their business as if nothing happened. Hillbrow police spokesperson Sergeant Mduduzi Zondo said officers immediately rushed to the crime scene and were informed that the

victim had stood up and left after the attack. “Eyewitnesses said the victim stood up and went in the direction of the Noord Street taxi rank,” Sgt Zondo said. He added that police were urging the victim to report the incident, as they viewed it as serious. “Police have been informed of cases of violent robberies in the area, which often occur in the mornings and afternoons. We are aware of that area as a violent crime hotspot and we will continue to deploy our members during peak hours, like early in the morning and afternoon, in the area,” he said. Sgt Zondo said police believed that it was the same group of suspects that have been involved in a spate of robberies in the area. He said on February 9 two men were arrested in the area and several stolen items were recovered. The police believe that there are gangs in the area targeting people, and recently arrested two suspects in connection with a stolen cellphone. The two suspects are in custody and Sgt Zondo has urged

victims of crime in the area to report incidents and open cases with the police. In other videos that have been widely shared on social media, what looks like the same group is seen attacking various people around the area. A community member who declined to be named said there is a group of criminals who have committed many muggings in the area. “They have been doing this for a long time and it seems nothing happens to them, because people are scared of them. That is why they now attack people even in broad daylight in full view of community members,” the resident said. Some residents on social media pointed out a constant danger of being attacked in the area. “It’s as if the thugs can smell the cellphones on their victims. I hate the fact that I have to walk these streets every day,” one said.

Part of the Twist Street area where muggings have become commonplace.

A screen grab from the video of the boy being mugged in Bok Street, Joubert Park

Inner-city Gazette

News

28 February - 7 March 2019

HPVI vaccine drive for girls For further information contact Boston on 011 551 2000 Email: info@boston.co.za Visit www.boston.co.za, or Facebook

New Year’s Resolutions:

the making of a legacy

Patience Mahlaba When we look at successful people, it often seems that their achievements have come easily and effortlessly. That is often because we see the result rather than the journey that they went through to reach their position. “Success takes hard work, dedication and the ability to find solutions to the many challenges on the way to your goal,” says Patience Mahlaba, Branch Manager at the second largest campus for Boston City Campus & Business College. Patience’s journey began some twenty years ago. Finishing her matric, she knew two things: she wanted to get a tertiary education and at the time she didn’t have the funds to do so. “I have always believed in the power of knowledge as a passport to a higher version of oneself and to financial freedom,” says the Boston Branch Manager who was determined to find a way to educate herself after matriculating. “Finding work as a waitress in her first year after school, Patience saved a as much of her earnings as possible, putting away a sufficient amount to afford secretarial school. “I can still remember my sheer terror when I went to enquire at a college, wondering if I would have enough money for the course,” says Patience.

Although Patience was bent on becoming a CA, after being part of the Boston environment, she soon discovered that her talents and passion lay in dealing and assisting people. It was at this point that she decided on the goal of being part of Boston management in some capacity. Wanting to understand business and finance and gain a solid foundation in learning about how money works, Patience did a Diploma in Bookkeeping at Boston. This marked the start of her love of education, using knowledge as a springboard to help others while creating stepping stones for the unfoldment of her career and financial independence in the process. Patience has always had a love for people and in terms of her career, she has become more and more involved with people over the years. Recognising her leadership qualities and people skills, Ari Katz, Boston CEO and mentor/father figure to Patience, guided her in completing her Project Management Diploma. Through this, Patience developed a key skill set in managing a team, project goals and refining her natural ability to help people optimise their own skills and talents. Additionally, realising the significance of having a key motivating goal, Patience set her heart on becoming a branch manager. Although it may look like plain sailing, there were difficult times and moments when she wanted to give up. But together with developing her own inner resources and get-

ting support from key people in her life, Patience achieved her dream after a journey of some 20 years. Today, not only is she a branch manager, but she is branch manager of the second biggest Boston campus where she plays a key role in her students’ lives – helping them get through their courses and advising them on their careers. Patience knows many of her student’s names, and gets to know more daily. They are not a number to her, rather talented young adults where she can pay it forward, assisting the students in successfully making their way in the world. On the business side, Patience is involved in the different departments under her management – these are very diverse – from finance to human resources to marketing and project management. At this point in her life, Patience feels fulfilled, having reached her goal of being part of Boston management, where she feels privileged to impact on the youth in our country. “Now I feel I have to encourage people to set educational goals for themselves, as I can see how beneficial it is when you achieve a qualification! It is not a cliché – education is the key to success in your career,” says Patience. “In fact, because we believe that everyone should have an opportunity to study, we have extended applications and registrations for the 2019 year to 28 February. Come in and chat to me today about your career!” Call (011) 339 2153. Apply online www.boston.co.za

Johannesburg - City health workers are visiting 520 schools in all seven regions to administer the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV1) vaccine to girls aged nine. Health MMC Mpho Phalatse said the city’s health department is committed to ensure that girls are protected from cervical cancer. “Cases of teenage pregnancy are clear indication that our girls are starting to have sex at a younger age, and that they do not always practice safe sex. Given the fact that cervical cancer is caused by the Human Papillomavirus, a sexually transmitted virus, and that the period just after a woman’s sexual debut is known to be the peak time for infection, it is extremely important that we immunize our girls against HPV even before having sex,” Phalatse said. The campaign is to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer through the introduction of the vaccine before the learners are exposed to HPV infection, and the department plans to reach about 30 000 pupils during the campaign, Phalatse said. To be vaccinated, pupils must produce consent forms signed by parents/guardians. The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the primary cause of cer-

Health MMC Mpho Phalatse

vical cancer, which is transmitted through skin to skin contact and is a common virus infecting most people at some point in their lives. There are different types of HPV and some virus types can infect the cells that lead to cancer. The annual campaign started in 2014 in Joburg, in partnership with the National Department of Health and the Basic Education Department. The vaccine has been used in more than 130 countries globally. The World Health Organisation said 570 000 cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed worldwide in 2018. “We urge parents of Grade 4 girls aged nine years and above to give the necessary consent for their girls to receive this life-saving intervention. It would be a serious indictment on us as government and parents if even a single one of these young ones is one day diagnosed with this now perfectly preventable condition,” Phalatse said.

28 February - 7 March 2019

Inner-city Gazette

News

‘Resurrection’ drama - funeral parlour sues Alleluia church

‘It is with regret that the outcome of such a scheme has adversely affected our reputation as service providers, our valued clients and the general public; we wish to assure the nation that we remain professional and legitimate in our operations’ Johannesburg - A funeral parlour which transported a supposed dead man, who later emerged from his coffin after a pastor laid hands on him, is taking legal action against Alleluia Ministries Church. Kings and Queens Funerals said this during a joint media briefing with Black Phoenix and Kingdom Blue Funeral Services on Monday. In a video doing the rounds on social media, a Kings and Queens Real Funerals hearse can be seen transporting the coffin into the church where the church’s pastor, Alph Lukau, and congregants prayed for the man who rose out of the coffin, breathing heavily in what was claimed to be a miraculous resurrection. The “dead” man apparently died on Friday after an illness. But Kings and Queens Real Funerals dis-

Security guard shoots ‘mangobe’ staff-riders

tanced itself from what transpired at the church at the media briefing. It, along with the other two parlours, claimed it was part of a scheme that allegedly involved the man’s family. Kings and Queens’ advocate Prince Mafu said: “The funeral parlours herein were used individually and separately through various forms of misrepresentations to suite a particular outcome which at the time was unknown to the funeral parlours.” Mafu said the family and the church had approached Kingdom Blue for the purposes of acquiring a coffin and used stickers of Black Phoenix to brand their private vehicle when they tried to secure Kings and Queens’ services to transport the body to the rural areas. “It is with regret that the outcome

of such a scheme has adversely affected our reputation as service providers, our valued clients and the general public. We wish to reiterate and assure the nation that we remain professional and legitimate in our operations and the events of the weekend have been reported to Jeppe police station for further investigations, and our legal team is in the process of handling the matter appropriately,” Mafu said. The parlours have apologised for the inconvenience the incident may have caused to its clients, and said they were working hard to restore their image. Mafu said none of the three parlours stored the man’s body, and added that they were not aware of the church service which later took place, leading to the development. Pastor Alph Lukau of Alleluia

Ministries dominated headlines after a video of him “resurrecting” a man went viral. It shows Lukau laying his hands on a “dead man”, who comes “alive” after prayer. Johan Rousseau, founder of Funeral Industry Reformed Association, says a lot was off with the Lukau “resurrection”. He pointed out that coffin manufacturers are not allowed to sell their services to the public, but are to sell only to funeral parlours, which he said was not the case with Lukau’s church. “Which funeral parlour risks their

Mayfair - Police have arrested a security guard after he opened fire on train staff-riders at the Mayfair Metrorail station, injuring one man. Police said the 41-year-old security guard has been charged with

attempted murder after he allegedly shot and injured a 25-year-old man. It is alleged that a security guard, who was at work, fired two shots to scare train staffriders at Mayfair Train Station. A bullet went astray

and a man was injured while sitting in his room nearby at the corner of Somerset and Albertina Sisulu streets. The bullet went through the window and hit the victim, according to police. An ambulance was contacted and

A screen grab from the video of the man being ‘resurrected’

reputation by renting out a car to a private customer? The main question that we need to ask here is what is the relationship between the church and the funeral parlour?” Rousseau said Lukau is an opportunist who takes advantage of the fact that the funeral industry is unregulated, which is something he said they have been trying to get the government to do for years. He further emphasised the importance of people to vet the funeral parlours they choose to use as some are bogus and operate illegally. paramedics took the victim to hospital where he was treated for his injuries and discharged. Police said a firearm used by the guard in the shooting has been confiscated and an investigation into the matter is under way.

News

Inner-city Gazette

28 February - 7 March 2019

Late musician Dorothy Masuku

SA mourns jazz icon

Johannesburg – The late jazz musician Dorothy Masuku who died recently aged 83, was the composer behind some of the biggest hits of the 1950s and ‘60s died due to complications related to hypertension after suffering from a mild stroke last year. Masuku, affectionately known as Mama D, was born in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and her family moved to SA when she was 12. Masuku was hailed as one of the country greatest song composers and producers, having penned smash hits that made Makeba famous. Generations: The Legacy executive producer Mfundi Vundla described Masuku as a wonderful and warm person. He explained that she was at the forefront of the foundation of urban pop culture with the likes of Dolly Rathebe, Makeba and Abigail Kubheka. By the time Masuku went into exile during apartheid, she was already a prominent singer, composer and producer, said Vundla. “She was a major cultural figure of that period. She is one of the founders of urban popular music, which I see as a big contribution to African music in general.” For her massive contribution to music she received the Standard Bank Sama Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.

28 February - 7 March 2019

Inner-city Gazette

28 February - 7 March 2019

Changes in cellphone data rules

rom the beginning of March, South Africans have to be warned if they use out-of-bundle Consumers have to understand data, and they will the new rules to enjoy the service also be able to roll over data. The new rules include that a cellphone provider canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just automatically switch you over to out-of-bundle use; you have to agree to it first. Cellphone providers also have to allow you to roll over unused data before the expiry date and allow you to transfer data to other clients who use the same provider. Vodacom - All customers will have the option to roll over remaining data bundles for a fee. The fee will be based on the amount of data remaining and the duration of the data that is being rolled over. The default setting will also be that data sessions will be terminated once a consumer goes out-of-bundle. MTN - MTN said it has been offering data rollover for years, and so is already fully compliant. Cell C - The network said data for contract customers will automatically roll over to the next month, for a maximum of two months, at no extra cost. For prepaid customers, recurring data bundles will automatically roll over to the next month at no additional cost. Free and service-specific bundles such as WhatsApp are excluded from being rolled over. Telkom - All ICASAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regulations have already been implemented, the cellular network said; adding that all FreeMe subscribers are redirected to the Out of Bundle page when their data allocation is depleted.

Kayamba Tuition Centre For extra lessons contact Cell: 074 359 4192 email: Kayarodie@outlook.com

We offer Pure Mathematics, Mathematics Literacy, Chemistry, Computer Basics and Physical Science

Inner-city Gazette

SAVE A BATH

Resurfacing of Baths / Basins / Toilets and Tiles

Tel: Office - 011 892 5332 Jacob: 082 864 5207

News

Amajita in tough World Cup group Portugal are the current European champions and have players in the English Premier League and Spanish La Liga Nick Said

he South African Under-20 team will have to contend with Portugal‚ Argentina and South Korea in the coming World Cup finals in their Group F pool in Poland. It is just about the toughest draw coach Thabo Senong could have feared’ and the side will have their work cut out to qualify for the next round of 16. Portugal are the current Euro-

The SA Under 20 national team

pean champions and have players in the English Premier League and Spanish La Liga‚ as well as from top Portuguese clubs Benfica and FC Porto. Argentina were runners-up in the South American qualifying‚ from which Brazil failed to earn a berth‚ and have in their squad 17-yearold Thiago Almada‚ viewed as the next big star in Argentine football. South Korea were runners up in the Asian confederation and will combine all the best attributes of

teams from that region‚ organisation‚ technique and pace. Amajita will open their campaign against Argentina in Tychy on May 25‚ before a clash against South Korea at the same venue three days later. Their final pool game will be against Portugal in Bielsko-Biala on May 31. The top two teams and the four best third-placed sides from the six pools advance to the next round of 16. Amajita competed in South Ko-

Coach Thabo Senong

rea two years ago but managed just a single point from their pool play‚ after losses to Japan and Italy‚ and a draw with Uruguay. It is the fourth Under-20 World Cup for the side with their best result a round of 16 place in Egypt in 2009. That side had the likes of Darren Keet‚ Thulani Hlatshwayo‚ Ramahlwe Mphahlele‚ Kamohelo Mokotjo‚ Thulani Serero‚ Andile Jali‚ George Maluleka‚ Kermit Erasmus and Dino Ndlovu.

28 February - 7 March 2019

Inner-city Gazette

Property owners see change in Joburg inner-city Property owners, developers and businesses say they are beginning to see tangible changes in the inner city, which has bolstered their appetite to invest more in opportunities offered by the City of Joburg. The sentiment was shared by most businesses at the Inner City Partnership Forum, held on the 26 February 2019 at the Council Chambers, Braamfontein. The forum works with the City to achieve the rejuvenation of the inner city, which is integral to achieving economic growth, investment and employment opportunities in the city. The meeting gives partners and stakeholders an opportunity to present the work they have been doing in the inner city. TUHF, which has

one of the largest residential property portfolios in the inner city, applauded the City’s efforts in turning around the inner city. “We recognise the work done by the City in the inner city and the releasing of properties to developers, but also we urge the City to focus on getting the basics right in order to realise the dream. These include service delivery, urban management, by-law enforcement and efficient development application process,” said TUHF’s Katherine Cox. The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Herman Mashaba, assured the forum that the City was committed to working with stakeholders and making safety its priority in the inner city. “Our efforts in the inner city are

Some of the participants in the Inner-city Partnership Forum

beginning to bear fruit. As the City we understand your frustrations as business and property developers. I understand that as partners operating in the inner city, you are concerned about safety issues, but I can assure you that we are counting days when we will finally release an additional 1 500 JMPD officers, who will take to the streets to ensure the safety of our residents,” said Mayor Mashaba. In 2017, the City of Johannesburg recruited about 1 500 JMPD trainee officers who are currently undergoing training, who would join the City’s law enforcement team after

they complete their training. The MMC for Development Planning, Cllr Reuben Masango, said the City was working around the clock to address some of the challenges raised by stakeholders. “Some of the challenges we are discussing here, we continue to pursue their resolution in other platforms such as the Inner City SubMayoral Committee. Some of these issues seem to be taking longer, but we are working hard to resolve them,” said MMC Masango. Citiq Group acting CEO Nicolaas Erasmus said it has an appetite for the education precinct in the inner

city and of turning the empty spaces into public asset. “The fee-free education has created unprecedented demand and also access to mainstream tertiary institutions is not sufficient,” said Erasmus. The Johannesburg Inner City Tourism Association’s Chairperson Isaac Chalumbira said his organisation was working hard with the City of Joburg to realise untapped opportunities of the inner city by giving tourists a uniquely Joburg downtown experience, which is infused with arts, restaurants, hotels, theatres and memories.

Cresthill Mansions

New modern & affordable apartments Cresthill is one of the City of Joburg’ s Better Buildings projects that was awarded to JHC. It was completely refurbished by JHC in 2007, to restore it to good working order and provide safe, decent housing. Cresthill is part of the Pietersen Street eKhaya Neighbourhood Programme. This programme, initiated by JHC and shared by neighbouring property owners, works with city agencies to create and maintain a safe, clean neighbourhood. As part of JHC’s ongoing property management strategy, we have recently refurbished Cresthill to a modern, upmarket and affordable building. Occupation will be open from 1 March 2019. Secure your apartment now: Call Tshepo 076 430 8327 or 0861 542 542 We have an opening special of R3000 for a Bachelor. For a limited time only! *24hr Security *Parking *On Public Transport Routes *DSTV-plug point *Pre-paid Electricity *Built-in Cupboards *Playrooms & Play areas (supervised by from JHC facilitators) “LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE” Units Total: 145 units, in a 13-storey apartment building. Bachelors : 116 units - Rent: R3 300 1 bedroom: 6 units - Rent: R4 100 2 bedroom: 23 units - Rent: R5 100

Close to Hillbrow Medical Centre Hillbrow Theatre Joubert Park Noord Street Taxi Rank (Jack Mincer Square) Main bus and taxi routes