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Gauteng Premier David Makhura

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he Gauteng Provincial Legislature is happy with the progress it made during 20132016 in which 92 000 direct jobs were made and R6 billion added

This was disclosed by Gauteng Premier David Makhura during his State of the Province Address (SOPA) at Rand West City’s Greenhill Stadium.

Also in his address was the Esidimeni Life crisis which saw over 100 mentally ill patients die due to gross negligence.

The Gauteng Department of Health has come under attack for the crisis.

Makhura apologised for the tragedy and promised the families of those who died that he would spend the remainder of his term, the next two years, ensuring that there is justice and healing for the families of the bereaved.

Makhura touched on infrastructure, youth unemployment and education. He said his government is in the process of

building new infrastructure and maintaining the existing one.

“Between 2013 and 2016 the infrastructure investment by the Gauteng Province amounted to R30 billion. This money was instrumental in creation of 92 000 direct jobs, it raised R15 billion to support household incomes and increased government revenue by R6 billion,” he said.

Makhura added that his government was committed to bentaged individuals.

“In construction and professional services, we are spending up to 91 percent of the budget on HDIs (historically disadvantaged individuals) and black human settlements and new cities will begin in April this year.”

Makhura said this will be the biggest public and private investment in post apartheid history. “Gone are the days when Blacks were settled far away from economic opportunities and social amenities,” he said.

The Premier explained that the provincial government is

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“Between 2013 and 2016 the infrastructure investment by the Gauteng Province amounted to R30 billion. This money was instrumental in creation of 92 000 direct jobs, it raised R15 billion to support household incomes and increased government revenue by R6 billion” planning to ensure that there is enough land available for social and economic development in order to effect economic transformation of the urban landscape. This will be done by the expropriation of land in the urban core of the province.

The project will also look at renewing old townships and convert hostels into family dwellings and integrating them into the community.

Makhura said the amount of provincial government spending increased from R600 million in 2014 to R6 Billion in 2016.

“The number of township enpublic procurement police increased three fold from 800 in 2014 to more than 2800 in January 2017,” he said.

Makhura added that the province’s partnership with Microsoft will provide a million young people training opportunities in digital skills.

“R800 million in bursaries have been put aside for deserving learners. The aim is to reach R1 billion in 2019. An addition-

The Premier said the trajectory on crime remained negative. has been set aside for the edu- “Murder and robbery recation of 40 deserving learners. mains high while violence The department is also working against women, children and to ensure that young girls are not members of the LGBTI commudisadvantaged nity was out by lack of sani- The Premier explained of control.

To deal with tary pads. Curthat the provincial gov- this scourge, rently 300 000 is planning the city has girl pupils in ernment a Gauteng are re- to ensure that there is adopted ceiving dignity enough land available Gauteng City Region Popacks. The Executive Coun- for social and economic licing Plan. cil has decided development in order to The leaderthat 1 million effect economic transfor- ship of the girls will be SAPS law provided with mation of the urban land- enforcement dignity packs scape. This will be done will be held by 2019,” add- by the expropriation of accountable delivered Makhura. land in the urban core of to ing results Makhura said the province the province on perforis also workmance taring hard to deal with the pres- gets at station and cluster level,” sure on the public school system he said. brought about by high levels of Premier Makhura added that migration which resulted in the politics must be about making a building of 34 new schools, 1 difference in the lives of people, 200 laboratories and more than because the government is the 470 school libraries. servant of the people. al R16 million from the sale of

March 2017 Hello friends and co-leagues First let me congratulate Rachel Baloyi from Alberton and Maria Maluleke from Polokwane for winning the R20 000 worth bursary from Sports Focus and Boston.

The two lucky readers were among thousands of our loyal readers who entered this competition which was run on our first edition last month.

Like Rachel and Maria, you too have an opportunity of winning some huge prize during Raise the Bar with Cadbury campaign, see the details on page 3 In this edition, we focus much on Gauteng Premier, Gauteng Premier’ State of the Province Address (See front page and pages 4,5 & 6)

Lusito Land brings the same cultural experience in Johannesburg South

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Johannesburg, will come with a heavy heart as many people have fond memories of this iconic location. However, Contente believes the move is in the best interest of the learners who rely on the much-needed funds. “We felt that a new, upmarket venue would offer improved dynamics for a mass festival of this nature. We intend to make the new Lusito Land the top cultural event of the calendar for Joburg,” continues Contente.

Lusito Land has long been a crowd-pleaser, having been voted on several occasions as ‘Best Festival’ by Leisure Options Magazine readers.

This year, the festival format will be tailored to the new site ensuring that visitors will still enjoy the full Portuguese experience available at Lusito Land that so many have come to love and expect.

One of Joburg’s biggest authentic cultural food and music events, “It is our intention to refocus on the Portuguese the Lusito Land Festival, is back on the 26th of April to the 1st element of the festival in 2017. This will again be of May 2017, at their new and improved venue Cayman Road, the highlight of the Portuguese tradition year with Alewynspoort, Johannesburg South. This year’s festival will mark some of the finest South African musicians and the 36th year of the widely-loved Portuguese extravaganza. bands taking to the stage as well some of the The estimated 80,000 attendees of the event will be exposed to country’s tastiest Portuguese cuisine sizzling on the unique Portuguese heritage, a scrumptious feast of taste- the grills. We are going to build on the core values tantalising cuisine from fine restaurants, serving traditional Por- of the festival: a wide variety of entertainment; aftuguese cuisine filled with flavour. Patrons can also look forward fordable prices; a social event to spend quality to original music by their favourite local talent, Portuguese tradi- time with family and friends, all the time knowing tional folk dancing and community artists. you are contributing to a worthwhile cause,” conThe easy-to-access venue is a superb, safe and central location cludes Contente. with loads of secure parking, clean facilities and a family friendly The Lusito Association environment with a fun fair to keep the ‘crianças’ busy. Lusito The Lusito Association started the first Lusito Land is the ultimate six-day cultural experience for the entire fam- School under the auspices of the Mental Health ily with enjoyment for all ages.

Society of the Witwatersrand and has subseBesides celebrating Portuguese pride, the festival serves a great- quently grown with the school. Its mission is er purpose. Every year the profits made from the festival go to to support the Lusito School in equipping each the Lusito Association, which manages the Lusito School for the learner as best as possible for their passage physically and mentally handicapped. The school works with 80 through life. learners who need special care. The cost of caring for special- The Lusito School needs children and adults is beyond the ability of many families, The Lusito School, located in the south of Johanand with funds raised from the Lusito Land festivals parents need nesburg, started off as a small day care centre only pay a R1,700 a month while the school subsidises the re- and has developed into a fully-fledged school for mainder of the R5, 500 monthly school fee. the differently abled. Today, the school has more “Lusito Land was created in 1981 and has continued to take place than 80 learners. This school no longer offers its every year specifically to raise funds for the school. Without the vital service solely to the Portuguese communimoney generated from the festival, these children and would ty, but supports differently abled people from all have no hope for an education,” explains Noemia Contente, cultures and backgrounds. The school has now spokesperson from the Lusito Association for the Physically and been divided into two sections, the stimulation Mentally Handicapped. centre and the workshop.

“We are passionate about our community and the people who re- Lusito Land side in it, that is why the decision was made to change the venue Lusito Land first opened its doors in 1981 as a for the event. We’ve purchased the land, as part of a long-term festival that celebrated the Portuguese tradition investment plan, such as developing one section of the acquired and culture. Over the last 36 years, it has evolved land for the festival and to look at building a private school on the into a festival celebrated by the many cultures that premises as well as an old age home and sports academy to fur- make up Johannesburg and Gauteng. The Portuther subsidise Lusito Association for the physically and mentally guese tradition has however been sustained in handicapped.” explains Contente. the wonderful traditional flavours of the fine cuiFor many regular visitors to Lusito Land, the move from its tra- sine that is an important facet in the Portuguese ditional home in Wemmer Pan at Pioneer Park in the south of heritage.

March 2017

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If you could be a millionaire, what kind of millionaire would you be? This will be the question on everyone’s lips this summer when Cadbury chocolates Raise the Bar, giving one lucky South African the chance to win ONE MILLION bucks in cash!

The Cadbury Raise the Bar competition will run from 1 February to 16 April 2017, offering consumers the chance to win the R1 million grand prize giveaway, plus weekly cash prizes, instant airtime and data.

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Building on the excitement to find Cadbury’s first millionaire, the team will also be embarking on a national roadshow to give consumers a mind-blowing experience inside Cadbury’s very own Wrapper Flapper.

All it takes to qualify for entry into the amazing Wrapper Flapper is one of the promotion’s qualifying Cadbury chocolate bars. Once inside, the Wrapper Flapper will live up to its name by creating a mini whirlwind filled with wrappers, some of which hold unique

codes. With only ten seconds on the clock, speed will be rewarded and catching one of the special wrappers will result in winning airtime vouchers or up to R2 000 in cash.

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Cadbury’s Wrapper Flapper will be travelling across South Africa, dropping in at The Zone @ Rosebank (24-26 February 2017) and Maponya Mall (3-5 March 2017) in Gauteng from 10am to 6pm daily before heading to Cape Town Station (14-18 March 2017), Johannesburg Park Station (21-25 March 2017) and Durban’s Berea Train Station (28 March-1 April 2017) from 9am to 6pm daily.

“Through this promotion, which includes some of South Africa’s favourite chocolate bars, Cadbury is excited to offer fans the opportunity to be rewarded with R1 million,” says Grant van Niekerk, Mondelez SA Category Director for Chocolate. “We also can’t wait to be part of the fun and excitement when consumers step into the innovative Wrapper Flapper.

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Tell us - what kind of millionaire will you be? #RaiseTheBar

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Service delivery a priority ‘Treasury won two silver awards and a gold at the Batho Pele Awards for the Best Provincial Department and Most Ethical and Professional Department’

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ervice delivery as outlined in Premier David Makhura’s State of the Province Address last year continues to be a priority in Gauteng.

His provincial government will continue to promote a culture of excellence in that regard.

Gauteng treasury department head of department Nomfundo Tshabalala was acknowledged at the recent Sopa in Rand West Municipality.

At the annual event where the provincial legislature’s year is

Part of the gathering of residents who attended the Premier’s State of the Province Address.

opened by an address by the Premier, she was acknowledged as the best provincial head of department in South Africa in the 2016 Batho Pele Awards.

Premier Makhura noted that departments in the province had reduced time in which service providers are paid. “We are reducing the time it takes to pay our service providers. Eleven out of 14 departments are paying an average 93 percent of their invoices within 30 days, and 79 percent within 15 days. This is a marked improveyear,” said the Premier.

He noted however that three departments – education, infrastructure development and health were failing to pay service providers on time due to accruals.

Premier Makhura said this had an impact on the sustenance of small to medium enterprises and Black owned businesses.

So the challenge for them he said remained ensuring that they reach at least 90 percent compliance of the 30-day threshold before they could think of 15 days.

The Premier said Gauteng Treasury had won two silver awards and a gold at the Batho Pele

Awards for the Best Provincial Department and Most Ethical and Professional Department.

Another award for his province was for the Department of Education which scooped the 2016 Centre for Public Service Innovation Ministerial Award. This was for successfully deploying ICT in education.

The Department of Roads and Transport received the African Union’s Public Service Innovation Award on their Revenue Collection System (Rems). Premier Makhura said they would continue to act maladministration, in-

competence and corruption.

2014 been subjected to disciplinary proceedings and were found In the 125 were heads of departments, he said.

To strengthen the values of integrity, promote clean governance and administration, Premier Makhura said they had approved anti-corruption and integrity guidelines.

These will include the appointment of a civil society-led Integrity Promotion and Anti-Corruption Advisory Committee, he added.

Premier urges politicians to build economy He criticized politics of pomp without tangible deliverables with leaders in public appearances just for the media

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auteng Premier David Makhura has challenged leaders to engage in politics that impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.

He was speaking at the State of the Province Address at Greenhill Stadium at West Rand Municipality on 21 February.

Premier Makhura said politics must be more constructive, transformative and impact on the lives of ordinary citizens.

He criticized politics of pomp and ceremonies without tangible deliverables with leadership eager to make public appearances just for the media.

“Transformative politics must be about utilizing our budgets to radically transform lives and build sustainable livelihoods. It must be about the values of service and loyalty to the citizens.

This is a call to return to valuebased politics without which there can be no honour,” said Premier Makhura.

He challenged leaders to engage in politics that empower youths to realise their dreams

through access to better educational and entrepreneurial opportunities. This he said would lead them to leading independent and meaningful lives as productive and conscientious citizens.

Premier Makhura also called for the empowerment of women to break the shackles of patriarchy. He said they needed to be empowered to play a full role in the economy and society as equal citizens.

Politics he said must be about building an economy that creates more jobs and includes Blacks, women and youths.

He said there has to be a compassionate politics that protects the most vulnerable such as mental health patients.

“We should take steps to ensure that never again should so many people die out of total neglect, arrogant treatment and lack of care by us in government. I talk of the politics that promotes social cohesion among all people regardless of their nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, class and race,” said Makhura.

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January Some 2017 images from the State of the Province Address event

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi and

and Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khozaduring the event.

Community members applaud the Premier during the event.

Finance MEC Barbara Creecy with some community members during the event.

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Late jazz legend Thandi Klaasen

Tribute to cultural and sporting icons South Africa lost Gugu Zulu, Mduduzi ‘Mandoza’ Tshabalala, Joost van der Westhuizen all of whom had put Gauteng on the international map in their different endeavours By Dube BYLovemore STAFF REPORTER

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he Gauteng Premier David Makhura has paid tribute to cultural and sporting icons who passed on in the last 12 months.

This was at his State of the Province Address held at Greenhill Stadium in West Rand City recently.

South Africa lost Gugu Zulu, Mduduzi ‘Mandoza’ Tshabalala, sen, Lundi Tyamara and Joost van der Westhuizen all of whom had put Gauteng on the international map in their different endeavours.

“Allow me to take this opportunity, once more to pay our respects to our cultural and sporting icons that have passed – Gugu Zulu, Mduduzi ‘Mandoza’ Tshabalala, sen, Lundi Tyamara and Joost van der Westhuizen,” he said.

Makhura said Gauteng remains the Home of Champions. He de-

scribed his province as the mecca of competitive sport in Africa.

“Gauteng is also the creative pulse of our country and the fountain of the creative industries,” said the Premier.

He praised the partnership that existed with partners and stakeholders within the creative industries.

Makhura said in his address last year he had committed his legislature with the sporting fraternity.

He said this was with a view of cementing relations through a shared vision and common programme.

“Towards this goal we have now solicited the support and partnerships of SASCOC, Soweto Marathon Trust, Lucas Radebe Foundation, Safa Gauteng, Netball Gauteng, Gauteng Aquatics, athletics, rugby and sport for people with disabilities.

He said to strengthen schools sport in accordance with the

province’s government, they had supported 45 townships, farm and rural and rural schools with sporting equipment.

For this year he said they had committed to helping a further 350.

He congratulated Ntando Mahlangu, a Paralympian bronze medallist who also won a Gauteng Sports Awards accolade.

“Ntando’s achievements are a true indication of schools sport’s ability to identify and nurture talent among youths,” said Premier Makhura.

The province had successfully hosted the BMW SA Open Golf Tournament, the Joburg Tournament, Tshwane Open and the Under-17s Tennis Futures Championships.

He said through a partnership with the Lucas Radebe Foundation and associates they hosted two ground breaking Champion of Champions football initiatives.

March 2017

Landwind made for comfort

By NAKAMPE LEKWADU WHEN I was recently given a Landwind 5 to test drive, I had my own negative attitude and doubt about its performance, but my doubts were proven wrong once I was behind the steering wheel and shifting gears as I hit the road.

A convincing speed of 0-100km/h take off time in 11 second and a good performance on the road made me realise that it was not a mistake that the Chinese motor company, the Jaingling Motor Corporation (JMC) has named this latest offering, their first SUV in the market, the Landwind 4X2 which is currently available only in manual as its performance matches exactly that.

With 8.5 litres/100km, the spacious Landwind

which is the same size as most of SUVs comes with comfort interior features among others such as fabric seats, front seats adjustable, front and rear reading light (front with sunglass storage space), silver roof rack and a single disc CD MP3, radio and audio port.

For safety features, one can’t go wrong as the Landwind comes with ABS/EBD, dual airbags and park distance control which makes it comfortable and easy to drive around as compared to its competitors.

On safety and security measurement, the Landwind comes with features such as the anti-theft security system, auto and central locking, door open warning light and headlight warning tone,

alarm for front seats unbuckling safety belts & height adjustment shoulder The would be owners of this elegance stylish Landwind will be glad to know that they will be saving R40 000 as the car’s price money has been reduced from R289 880 to R249 880 or R4 336 in monthly instalments while they can also pay an extra R9 000 for the fitment of extra features such as Bluetooth, camera radar, GPS and anti-glare review mirror.

For all these, the Landwind which comes with a five-year/100 000km warranty and a five-year/100 000km service plan is arguably a competitive car to have produced by the Jaingling Motor Corporation.

JMC SBW is good for business starters The JMC SBW 1.6 light truck is here for one thing only: to do work and do it again tomorrow, again and again costing you very little in fuel and maintenance costs. Granted, this segment of commercial trucks has long-time players, many promising additional luxuries as you would encounter in sedans or bakkies but forget any frills from the SBW. From its neat, uncomplicated design geared towards giving the user unhibited opportunity to carry and deliver, the fourcyliner diesel engine of the SBW is ready to gear into action every time work come up. It also has a decent fuel consumption of 8 liters per 100km, from a 63 liter tank, with a performance maximum speed of 120km/h. Size-wise fewer jobs can be bigger as the SBW comes with the impeccable dimensions: overall length of 4735mm,1690mm width and 2040mm height. To complete the one physical

presenece is the wheel base of 2490 mm, front track 1395mm and rear track of 1375mm.Numbers don’t lie as the SBW’s ratioed total tare mass reaches 1865kg, a hefty load to carry for the unassuming light truck built to help you do you job.

The carrying is fitted with fully manual rearview mirrors, while other standard safety feature s , including the hydraulic braking system, are also in place in all three models - SC Standard, SC Lux and KC Lux. The SC Stndard is not fitted with aircon, which is available in the other two models .However, all three models boast adjustable seats and power steering for sheer driving pleasure. All three models are fitted with diamond head lamps for better visibility for night-time driving.

Last butcertainly not least, what would the carrying vehicle be without dropdown sides and the tailgate? The JMC SBW 1.6 Ton has all these and

more for your needs from a light truck with rugged construction to do more.

PRICE LIST: SC SWB Chassis STD R207 880 SC SWB Tipper STD R250 880 SC SWB Tipper LUX R258 880 Prices are VAT inclusive, with maintenance warranty of 5 years / 120 000km

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Deby fever hit Soweto and Polokwane FOOTBALL fans in Soweto and Polokwane will be divided when two derbies take place on March 4, WRITES NAKAMPE LEKWADU The biggest derby however will be at the FNB Stadium where Kaizer Chiefs welcome rivals, Orlando Pirates with the Limpopo fans expecting to have their own share when Polokwane City take on Baroka FC at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane.

Ironically these two derbies comes at the time when the involved clubs are sharing similarities, for an example, Limpopo’s Baroka are experiencing their worst season as opposed to their opponents. The same thing goes with Pirates who have been blowing hot and cold in terms of results. Baroka who are in their maiden Absa Premiership season find themselves at the bottom rock on the log with 13 points from 19 matches and they are still to win a match this year after having lost all their four matches. Their

their four games with a sets of 1-1 draws against Maritzburg United, Highlands Park, Ajax Cape Town and Pirates.

All eyes however will be at Pirates’ new coach, Kjel Jonevret to see if he can save the Sea Robbers from further embarrassments after their latest poor performance.

Pirates have collected three points after the possible 15 points from five matches this year after drawing goalless against Platinum Stars, 2-2 against Cape Town City and 1-1 against Polokwane City while they lost the other two matches, 2-1 to BidVest Wits and 6-0

heaviest defeat was a 5-0 away to BidVest Wits a week ago before they could register another embarrassing 3-0 defeat by Cape Town City at home last weekend.

On the other hand their opponents, City have been not doing badly as they haven’t lost or win any match this year and they have collected four points out of possible 12 after drawing all

to Mamelodi Sundowns.

Chiefs have been on song and it remain to be seen if Steve Khomphela and his troops can continue to add woes to the mighty Buccaneers.

Chiefs won three of their latest four matches, 3-1 over Free State Stars, 2-1 and 1-0 over Maritzburg United Highlands Park before they could be held 1-1 by Ajax Cape Town.

GAUTENG schools prepare for the 2017 Danone Nations Cup Registrations are still open for primary schools in the 15 Gauteng Provincial districts to enter the 2017 Danone Nations Cup. The tournament begins at cluster level and progresses through regional and provincial finals, with the top nine schools eventually playing in the national finals in July. The winners there earn the right to represent the country at the Danone Nations Cup World Finals which take place in the United States later in the year.

The Tshwane South district usually sees between 25 and 30 primary schools competing, and among them this year will be Sunnyside Primary School. The school has played in the competition for many years, with limited success,

velopment team; and David Mbrize and Mickey Banzio were select to play for the Pretoria Football Club under-13s. They would never have got those opportunities if we hadn’t played in the provincial finals, and that is motivating us to do well again this year.”

Sunnyside selected its team for this year’s competition in October last until last year when, under new coach Phila year. “Preparations have started,” Pereira said.

Pereira they managed to get “We have played some through to the provincial finals stage. friendlies against local clubs and all the boys also “We never won the provincial title, but three of my play for Blue Stars players were noticed club in the local league and I coach them there.” there,” Pereira said. “Lungelo Sibeko was scout- Across in the Ekurhuleni South district Sonqoba ed by Supersport United Primary School has Football Club and is currently playing for their de- registered again.