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Next year’s online school placement application starts ‘Admissions

Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi

‘School placement for 2020 will be done in line with the new admission regulations that seek to ensure equitable access to all learners regardless of class, race or language’

Online Application System now accommodate 50 000 simultaneous users’

Johannesburg - The Gauteng Education Department has announced that online applications for the placement of Grade 1 and 8 learners for the 2020 academic year will go live on 13 May. Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi said the school placement for 2020 will be done in line with the new admission regulations that seek to ensure equitable access to all learners regardless of class, race or language. “The regulations also define new feeder zones that aim to overcome the apartheid geography. Access to public schools has been a hotly contested process over the past 25 years of our new democracy. There has been a tension to open all public schools on the one hand, and attempts to reserve certain schools for the privileged on the other hand,” Lesufi said. He added that apartheid left a legacy of a deeply flawed, fragmented and unequal education system. “The post-apartheid state made serious strides to build a unified, non-racial and non-sexist education

system and to redistribute resources to ensure equitable access to quality education across the public-school system. The new admission regulations are a further attempt to eliminate the spatial geography of apartheid, and ensure fair, equitable access to all public schools in Gauteng,” Lesufi said. He added that parents seek the best school for their children and given the past, the perception is that former Model C schools are synonymous with quality and township or rural schools are of poor quality. “While this is understandable, the investment that the government has made over the past 25 years has resulted in improved quality in schools in townships. Therefore, I urge parents to give themselves time to evaluate the schools closest to where they live to ascertain the performance of the institution,” Lesufi said. The MEC explained that the Admissions Online Application System now accommodate 50 000 simultaneous users.

“Parents are urged to apply online and on time. Applying on time makes it possible to obtain a space in a public school,” Lesufi said. To lodge applications parents may use the www.gdeadmissions.gov.za, website to log their applications. The deadline is set for 15 July, Lesufi said. He also said placement of learners by the department will take place between 27 August and 20 September. “Parents and applicants will receive SMS notification of successful and unsuccessful application to the school. They have an obligation to accept or reject the placement offer within seven days. If a parent fails to accept or reject the offer within the given period, such a parent will forfeit the offer and it will be given to the next person on the queue. Spaces in schools are not unlimited and are subject to how many learners currently in the school progress to the next grade. As such, placement will be conducted on a first-come-first-serve basis,” Lesufi said.

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

Being

ethical in a not so ethical world

Some times in life being ethical is easy, however there are many times when making the ethical choice can be a struggle. At Boston City Campus & Business College, we try and build ethical behaviour into each of our academic modules. Not only do we wish to teach and lead by example, but also to imbue this ethical behaviour in the working and home lives of our learners. Says Ian Becker, “ethical behaviour can be as big as walking away from a one hundred million rand deal when you realise that the ease with which you will be making money is just too good to be true – in which case it is! Or it can be as small as realising you’ve paid for one Coke, but been given two – and then returning the extra.” Ian Becker, IT professional and member of the Board of SABPP (South African Board of Personnel Practitioners) recently gave a talk on ethics, and included the following questions to ask yourself. (Taken from theorist Rhoda Hess). Rhoda Hess asks a series of questions relating to achieving goals, and we can all relate these to our daily tasks – whether it be in business, at school or at varsity. And most definitely in our home lives! What do you want from ethics? How does it affect our lives if we conduct ourselves with ethical behaviour, or if we choose not to? From a Boston perspective – we believe that we must provide quality education that is accredited, provide this education on time, and that it should have value in the workplace. And from a student perspective? Well, oftentimes someone is paying for the learner. In this case it would be ethical to make sure you work hard, attend campus every day,

Ian Becker complete assignments on time, and respect all other students and teachers. In order to be ethical we tend to apply our own values and in some instances, these may be in conflict with societies accepted norms. Nikki Bush, the motivational speaker and parenting expert, uses the mantra: One Mind, One Body, One Reputation. Especially in this age of digital media – it is very difficult to hide from behaviour or to rectify bad behaviour. The choices you make every day in your interactions with others affect your reputation. 1. What is holding you back from being ethical? Are you trying to impress someone with negative behaviour? “Trust me”, says Becker” Positive behaviour creates many more opportunities for you”. 2. What is it costing you to continue holding back? Your

sense of personal ethics must guide you in determining what being ethical costs you. It may cost you one opportunity – but turn it down if it does not feel right! Better opportunities will follow. Compromising on your ethics is a slippery slope. The “Everyone does it” mentality is easy, for one small compromise leading to more and more compromises. 3. How do you want to change your mind’s programming on ethics? If you have stepped onto the slippery slope, it is never too late to get back into a mindset of completely ethical behaviour. 4. What new habits can you put in place to fortify your new ethical mind set? Make payments on time. Pitch up for interviews. If the teller pays you too much change – tell them and give it back. You will not believe how good it feels – better than the R10 you may have pocketed. Each time you apply a new positive behaviour it becomes easier. 5. What is the most meaningful action you could take now? Make a decision and write it on a post it note – put it on your computer screen! We must remember that there is a difference between being ethical and being compliant. While it is always important to listen to teachers, parents and bosses, we need to also take into account our own moral values. In that way you will build your own very ethical reputation. And this is something that precedes you in every interaction. Contact Boston on 011 551-2000, E-mail info@boston.co.za, Visit www.boston.co.za for more information.

Mathematician and computer scientist Katherine Johnson

UJ honours 100-yearold computer scientist Johannesburg - On Monday the University of Johannesburg (UJ) conferred an honorary degree to renowned 100-year-old mathematician and computer scientist Katherine Johnson. Johnson is well-known for her pioneering work at the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA. Her degree was received by her daughters Katherine Goble Moore and Joylette Gobble Hylick on her behalf. Johnson’s mathematics talent and computer skills helped the United States win the space race; and her work contributed in efforts to put the first astronauts into space and the moon. UJ Faculty of Science dean Professor Debra Meyer said Johnson

paved the way for young women, in particular black women, to work and excel in STEM fields. “She did this at a time when segregation was the norm, when there was deliberate exclusion of black people from intellectual pursuits.” During her over 30 year career at NASA, Johnson earned a reputation for mastering complex manual calculations, combining her mathematics talent with computer skills to solve problems of an astro-physics nature. Johnson was also one of the inspirations behind the novel and film Hidden Figures. Professor Meyer added that Johnson demonstrated distinguished achievement in line with UJ’s vision, mission and values.

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Pupils rewrite

2018 exams Only papers meant for 7 and 9 May have shifted to June 13 and 14 Yoliswa Sobuwa

F The rise in petrol is cause for concern when the economy is already in difficult waters

Latest fuel hike sets in Johannesburg - The price of both grades of petrol, 93 octane and 95 octane unleaded (ULP) and lead replacement petrol (LRP) has increased by 54c/l. Diesel 0.05% sulphur increased by 1c/l, while the price of diesel 0.005% sulphur remains unchanged, the enery department said. It added that the wholesale price of illuminating paraffin increased by 3c/l and the single maximum national retail price of paraffin increased by 4c/l. The maximum retail price for LPGas increased by 84c/kg. In a statement the department said the increases were due to the rand’s value against the dollar-denominated oil price; adding that the increase was not as high as initially feared.

Last month the Automobile Association (AA) said the Central Energy Fund had indicated that unexpectedly strong international fuel prices had raised the spectre of an unwelcome fuel price hike for petrol users at the end of April, and predicted an increase of 56c per litre for petrol. “The international price of diesel climbed somewhat in the first half of April, while petrol has made a substantial jump. Diesel’s smaller increase is likely due to variations in international refining capacity, as well as the approaching end of the northern hemisphere winter when demand for diesel fuels for use in peaking power plants and as a heating fuel diminishes,” the AA said. The statement added that the ground

gained by the local currency cushioned some of the blow, with diesel currently showing a slight decrease. “But petrol users are in for a shock. Price stability in illuminating paraffin is welcome as South Africa heads into winter, during which many households will use paraffin as a heating fuel. But the rise in petrol is cause for concern when our economy is already in difficult waters,” the AA said. The energy department statement added that the settling of contagion risks from emerging markets provided a foundation for the rand’s strengthening trend. “This decreased the contribution on the basic fuel price of petrol, diesel and illuminating paraffin by about 13c/l.”

rom Thursday about 350 000 pupils will sit for the first annual mid-year matric examinations. Only two papers that would have been written on May 7 and 9 have been affected by the general elections on May 8. Basic Education spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga said the mid-year senior certificate examination is identical to the November national senior certificate (NSC) examinations. “All candidates writing these exams will be allowed to combine subjects passed in the mid-year senior certificate exams last year based on the requirements for their respective qualifications to obtain either a senior certificate or a national senior certificate. The department is ready to administer these examinations and only papers meant to be written on 7 and 9 May have been shifted to June 13 and 14. The integrated examination computer system has been programmed to be able to assist both categories of candidates to combine the results

Education spokesperson Elijah Mhlanga

obtained in sitting various examinations to effect an overall pass in their respective qualifications,” Mhlanga said. He added that 6 581 centres will be used for sitting for the examinations, and 35 marking centres have been identified. Candidates who registered for these exams wrote the October/November national senior certificate exams, but did not meet the requirements of the NSC or those who wish to improve their performances either in terms of the subject or the type of pass obtained. This also includes candidates who were indisposed due to ill health or a death in the family. The results of the mid-year examinations will be released on August 2. Sowetan

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WhatsApp hotline reports thousands of ‘bad drivers’

Staff Reporter

MMC Michael Sun

Over 2 000 complaints of bad driving have been lodged through the City of Joburg WhatsApp hotline, according to Public Safety MMC Michael Sun. He said the hotline, which was launched recently in partnership with JMPD, aimed at improving driver behaviour and road safety, has since received 2 200 reports of bad driving cases. “The reports range from driv-

ing in the emergency lane, illegally overtaking, stopping without signalling and vehicles driven without brake lights,” he said. Sun added that the complaints that have been logged in are being investigated and prosecution will follow. “However, some of the complaints that were received may not be usable because they do not reveal clear vehicle registration numbers, or detail clearly identifiable traffic offences,” MMC Sun added.

Landlady stabs tenant

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Johannesburg - On Tuesday police arrested a landlady who allegedly stabbed her tenant at a building in corner Lilian Ngoyi and Mooi streets in the Joburg CBD. Police spokesperson Constable Constance Lelimo said the tenant protested against moving out of her rental before the end of the month, and the landlady grabbed a knife from the kitchen and stabbed her. “The landlady, aged 25, is now in custody and faces a charge of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.” Cst Lelimo said the landlady allegedly came into the tenant’s room and told her that she must move out as there was another tenant moving in. “The tenant told the landlady that she was willing to leave as she had found another place for herself and children to stay. However, she said she would move out on April 30 because she had paid for the whole month. The landlady then took a knife from kitchen and stabbed her on her shoulder,” she said.

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Part of the scene soon after the accident

Driver injured after cow trailer overturns Staff Reporter A zamazama emerges from a mine shaft.

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Zamazama loses both legs City Deep - A man believed to be an illegal miner, or zamazama, recently had both his legs amputated by a mechanical digger on Sunday morning in City Deep. ER24 spokesperson Ross Campbell said the 35-year-old man apparently fell unseen into a hole the illegal miners were digging with heavy machinery. “The digger continued, amputat-

ing both legs, one below the knee and the other just above the knee. ER24 paramedics and the provincial emergency services arrived on the scene to find the man still in the hole. A scoop was used to extract him before tourniquets were applied to both limbs. The patient was taken to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital for emergency treatment,” Campbell said.

bakkie driver was injured when he was involved in an accident and his vehicle landed on the centre barricade, after a trailer carrying cows he was towing overturned on

the M1 highway between Grayston and Corlett Drive on the M1 in Melrose. Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Chief Superintendent Wayne Minnaar said the trailer was

carrying six cows. “Soon after the accident four cows were recovered at the scene, and two were later found to be seriously injured; and had to be put down by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA),” Minnaar said.

Man robbed and killed Mayfair - A man believed to be about 30 years old has died after he was mugged and stabbed in Winston Street, Mayfair Park, in the early hours of Sunday. ER24 emergency services spokesperson Ross Campbell said secu-

rity personnel found him lying in the street. “ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene at 6.20am and found that the man had already succumbed to his wounds and showed no signs of life, and was declared dead on the

scene. His brother, who was also apparently assaulted, had been transported by provincial services to Helen Joseph Hospital for treatment,” Campbell said. Police were on the scene to investigate the matter, Campbell added.

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The Arts

Thandiswa Mazwai during the show

Thandiswa rocks

Newtown show Emmanuel Tjiya

ast Friday Thandiswa Mazwai gave a spirited performance at the Newtown Music Factory and had her fans screaming for more. She lived up to the hype of her Fetish concert. The theme, as Mazwai pointed out as she graced the stage topless, was “free my body”. While revellers flaunted their fetish style in scantily clad ensembles and risque S&M getups, Mazwai bared a very dungeon-centric look on stage consisting of her naked top half adorned with rope bondage. Completing the getup was a tulle skirt and avant-garde sunglasses that looked like they were borrowed from Vin Diesel in Pitch Black. “In this space everyone’s body is safe and if you don’t like that you can leave. We don’t need you,” Mazwai said in between songs. Her set with art-rock band Blk Jks was rockabilly, with Mazwai opening the show by shouting: “You said you want something different, here it is.” In the middle of the set she brought a female stripper. At the end on the show, she asked the audience to jump on stage to come dance with her. They stripped off as they chanted: “What do you know about loving girls like me? You cannot use me.” Performance art duo FAKA and DJ Doowap were some of the supporting acts, with Tsonga rapper Sho Madjozi spotted in the crowd. The show aimed to educate people about gender-based violence, homophobia and transphobia. Sowetan

A performance at ASSITEJ

Top artists to run youth theatre workshops The artists will share their processes in researching, developing initial ideas, creating devised work, and staging scripted work for young children including babies as young as six months Akhona Jolingana Braamfontein - ASSITEJ South Africa welcomes Sarah Argent and Kevin Lewis from Wales to run a workshop for young artists in Johannesburg on 16-17 May. The workshops will take place at ASSITEJ SA’s Joburg home, at the National School of the Arts in Braamfontein, and are supported by British Council Wales. Sarah and Kevin are internationally-renowned, award-winning artists from Wales, UK, specialising in theatre for young audiences. Through practical drama exercises and discussion, Sarah and Kevin will share their processes in researching, developing initial ideas, creating devised work, and staging scripted work for young

children including babies as young as six months. The aim will be to explore how participants might create engaging, entertaining, emotionallytruthful and challenging theatre productions for young audiences. Sarah is an award-winning freelance artist specialising in devising, directing, and writing theatre for the very young. From 2001 to 2018, she was an associate of Theatr Iolo (Cardiff, Wales), developing all the company’s work for the under-fives. She has also created productions for many of the UK’s leading theatres including the National Theatre, Unicorn Theatre, Polka Theatre, Welsh National Opera, Sherman Theatre, and internationally for Haya Cultural Centre, (Am-

man, Jordan), Barnstorm Theatre (Kilkenny, Ireland) and Companyia Frec a Frec (Barcelona). Her productions for these companies have been performed across the UK, in Europe, North America, Australia, the Middle East, and South Asia. Kevin Lewis has been a theatre director and actor for over 35 years. For 27 years, he was Artistic Director of Theatr Iolo, prior to leaving in 2018 to pursue a freelance career. During his time at Theatr Iolo, he directed over 50 productions including their widely praised ‘Grimm Tales’ which was the winner of the Best Play for Children and Young People by the Theatre Critics of Wales Awards 2013. He has also performed as an actor in

‘Out of The Blue’ ‘Scrunch’ and ‘Baby Show’ (for babies), and his solo performance ‘Marcos’ has played throughout the UK and in Russia, the USA, Ireland and Austria. “Under his artistic direction, the company has gone from strength to strength and he has played a hugely important role in the development of children’s theatre in Wales and beyond.” - Rebecca Gould, Chair of the board of Theatr Iolo. There will also be a Meet and Greet for ASSITEJ members interested to meet Sarah and Kevin and wanting to know more about their work on 14 May from 16h0018h00. To book your place apply through website http://tiny.cc/kdow5y

Season’s top PSL players named Sports Reporter

S Hlompho Kekana

Deon Hotto

Thembinkosi Lorch

occer magazine KickOff has presented its Footballer of the Season nominees, and urged soccer fans to vote for their chosen players. Below are the nominees: Deon Hotto (Bidvest Wits) - 27 starts, four subs, six goals, 14 assists By the beginning of April, Hotto,

had already started? 26 matches in all competitions, making a remarkable 14 assists, while netting four goals himself. Hlompho Kekana (Sundowns) - 40 starts, one sub, three goals, one assist (includes CAF Champions League) Season after season, Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Hlompho Kekana picks up from where he left off the previous campaign. Despite Sundowns being involved in two CAF Champions League campaign in one PSL season, Kekana had no problem in handling the pressure and performing consistently. Thembinkosi Lorch (Orlando Pirates) 28 starts, five subs, 11 goals, four assists (includes CAF Champions League) The Orlando Pirates attacking player had by far the best campaign of his career with a return of nine goals and four assists in all domestic matches. In the CAF Champions League, the 25-year-old started seven matches, coming on as a substitute once and netting two goals. Lebohang Maboe (Mamelodi Sundowns) - 39 starts, three subs, nine

goals, eight assists (includes CAF Champions League) Competing with players like Toni Silva and Jose Ali Meza, the former Maritzburg United man took the mantle and forced his way into the starstudded line-up. And his selection was justified by the nine goals he scored in all the competitions and five assists. Maboe’s form has also put him in a good position to make Bafana Bafana’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations squad. Jabu Maluleke (Polokwane City) 21 starts, one sub, three goals, six assists Despite the ripe age of 37, the attacking midfielder is not showing any signs of slowing down, scoring three goals and making six valuable assists. In October, Maluleke was handed the PSL Player of Month award after impressive performances. Gift Motupa (Bidvest Wits) - 15 starts, six subs, 11 goals, three assists After joining Bidvest Wits this season, Motupa formed a deadly combination with Deon Hotto, Mxolisi Mcuphu and Terrence Dzvukamanja. Early on in the season, Wits stole the march in the title race, winning four of their first five matches with Motupa netting two goals. But the striker’s best run came between 20 January and 15 March, wherehe scored six goals in as many matches. Mwape Musonda (Black Leopards) 23 starts, 14 goals, one assist After 22 League matches, Black Leopards’ red-hot striker Mwape Musonda had already scored 12 goals, which is one more than last season’s jointtop scorers, Percy Tau and Rodney Ramagalela, managed. Musonda also scored the first PSL hat-trick in two years when Leopards came from 2-0 down to beat Chippa United 3-2 in March. Mothobi Mvala (Highlands Park) - 24 starts, one sub, eight goals He has been in rich form, netting eight goals in 25 matches. While the Lions of the North were knocked in the first round of the Telkom Knockout and second round of the Nedbank Cup, it is in the league where Mvala’s goals have been crucial this season. For more visit h t t p s : / / w w w. kickoff.com, voting is open up to May 13, 2019.