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KILLED REPORTS have emerged recently of more women found murdered in Gauteng. Gauteng police are investigating after the bodies of four women were discovered at the weekend in and around Soweto. Friends Bongeka Phungula and Popi Qwabe were murdered in Naledi and Tladi. In another incident, the body of Lerato Moloi was discovered, also in Naledi at the weekend, while a fourth body was found at a dumping site in Mofolo. This comes as 11 men are expected to appear in the Johannesburg magistrate court on Wednesday morning in connection with the kidnapping and rape of a pregnant woman. The 22-year-old woman was walking home from work with a male colleague in the city centre, in the early hours of Monday morning, when she
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FIKILE MBALULA was attacked. The police’s Xoli Mbele says: “A co-worker alerted the police which led to the arrest and retrieval of the victim’s body.” The body of a young woman was also found near Klerksdorp at the weekend. Meanwhile, 22-year-old Karabo Mokoena who was buried this past weekend, whose boyfriend has been arrested for her murder, will be remembered at a memorial service on Wednesday. Minister of social development Bathabile Dlamini said her killer knew he could not kill her confidence and decided to kill her instead. She was speaking at Karabo’s funeral service held at the Diepkloof Multipurpose Hall in Soweto. “Our children are being raised in times that are different from ours. They love money… They are materialistic. Our children don’t see when they
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KILLED are being abused psychologically‚” said Dlamini. “But Karabo had strong confidence and he realised that the only thing is for her to go because she wouldn’t listen to him‚” said Dlamini. At the same time, Police Minister Fikile Mbalula says he’s extremely concerned about the rising number of attacks on women. “The fact that now it involves deaths… and women are vulnerable and defenceless. It is easy to take a life of a woman, for whatever reasons that the perpetrators might deem to be. But this has been going on for some time.” In another incident that shock the county earlier in the week, former Generation actor and radio DJ, Mandla Hlatswayo and his friend were shot and killed while trying to protect women from robbers who were trying to rob them. Hlatswayo was also buried this past weekend-www.ewn.co.za
May 2017 SOUTH Africans, especially in Gauteng were robbed of their chance to celebrate May, the Africa Month after a multiple killing of innocent people and more so women. At first it was Karabo Mokoena, a young beauty from Soweto who was allegedly murdered and burnt by her boyfriend, then former Generations actor and radio DJ Mandla Hlatswayo who was killed together with his friend while trying to protect women who were being robbed also in Soweto.
As if that was not enough, dead bodies of four women, friends Bongeka Phungula and Popi Qwabe were murdered in Naledi and Tladi with while in another incident also in Naledi, Soweto the body of Lerato Moloi was discovered with the fourth body found at a dumping side in Mofolo. Hopefully the culprits will be brought to book sooner than before they can cause more harm.
MASSIVE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Lerato Jiyane The City calls on captains of industry, investors, property developers, asset managers to seize investment opportunities that the city will unveil at the Ekurhuleni Investment Conference in June. It is set to create a platform that will endorse the City as an investment destination of choice and accelerate the inflow of domestic and foreign investment. The conference from 5- 6 June at Emperors Palace and Conference Centre. The City will use the conference to share with investors on the progress concerning its groundbreaking Aerotropolis project. The Aerotropolis project is key in investment promotion, attraction and facilitation of investment and development opportunities. According to Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Cllr Mzwandile Masina implementation of the Ten Point Economic Plan seeks to ensure the crowd-in of strategic investments
and to position the regional economy as an ideal destination for trade, tourism and investment. “We believe through the effective implementation of the Ten Point Economic Plan and other significant developments in the region, the potential and capability of the City will turn the tide in the socio-economic conditions of our people,” said Mayor Masina. The conference will further showcase key projects and developments of Ekurhuleni as well as identify specific investment opportunities with a clear focus in Aeronautics; Manufacturing; Aviation; Fuel Cells; Urban Renewal; Plastics and Rubber; Natural Resources and Energy and High Tech. Online registration is now open. To book your spot, or for more information about the Ekurhuleni Investment Conference, visit www.investekurhuleni. co.za
MISS OFUTA BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE INITIATIVE PRESENTS
MR and MISS Body confidence for MISS OFUTA Beauty and Independent Ambassador will be hosting some auditions for the wannabe models in both men and female categories between the ages of 14-25. The auditions will be held at the Chris Hani hall in Orange Farm ext. 6B One of the organisers, Akhona Ndebele said the main
purpose of the event is to help nurture young people who are aspiring to become models from the area. “We are inviting as many models as possible to come in their large numbers so that we can select the best 24 out of them. Once they are selected as participants for the finals of this competition, these models will part of the competition,” said Ndebele who is a model herself who has won a number of competition including the same competition. “Next step is that they all have to participate in a community outreach program (The winter Drive). Where each contestant has to show skills of communication, by this they will have to partake in food and clothes collection that they will donate to two different organizations in Orange Farm (Orphanages). Secondly the personality/ I define myself contest where each participant expresses their talents and interests, awards will be given in this regard,” concluded Akhona. Akhona can be contacted on 084 735 0395 or Christina on 078 8486742 or visit the competition’s facebook page on Miss Ofuta.
May 2017
The biggest hair styling competition to ever hits Mzansi is underway THE biggest hairstylist competition to ever hit Mzansi is underway and needless to say, hairs are flying – literally! The Sofn’Free HairXperts Masters Challenge competition kicked off after a nationwide search for the best hairstylists in the land – and the 18 of the best are duking it out for the main prize. With R250 000 on the line, as well as the title of the Ultimate HairXperts’ Master, stylists from across the country have brought their A-game to the table to ensure that they claim that coveted prize, and to ensure that they would not have the curtain closing on their dreams. But, that is the nature of the game, and every week one or more talented stylists will be asked to pack their hairbrushes and scissors. The competition kicked off with a Pre Style-Offs workshop led by the Sofn’free creative team, which consisted of hairstyling heavyweights in the industry – the likes of Isaac Letele and Xoli Ntshingila – giving the stylists some vital basics to keep in mind, such as how to properly drape a client with a towel, and to always be prepared for what a client wants. The stylists left the workshop feeling knowledgeable and confident about tackling their first task – which was all about relaxing hair. With Sofn’Free being one of the biggest, leading hair brands in Southern Africa, the pressure was on. Stylists had to showcase their technical skills in relaxing different types of hair, as well as their styling creativity to create an overall look that
would wow the judges. Overall, most contestants did well and impressed the esteemed panel of judges, spearheaded by the incomparable Disce Mamabolo, and it was the Western Cape stylist Lucretia Philander who was chosen as having created the most unique, fresh and standout creation, earning her a win for week 1. On to Challenge 2, which was to showcase their curling and blowout skills on mostly male models, a challenge some stylists found daunting. Ultimately it was Treavor Mokoaledi from the Free State who earned himself a win by creating the most impressive overall look. The eliminated contestants are still in the running to claim the Viewers’ Choice award though, which will see the contestant with the most votes as decide by the public, walking away with a R30 000 grand prize. So keep voting for your favourite contestant, and they may just claim that prize! Other prizes in this year’s competition include the Technical Excellence Award, which will be awarded to the stylist who will master the knowledge and functionality of the Sofn’Free product range, as well as a new award that has been introduced to the competition, the Young Xperts Award, which will be awarded to the student hairstylist who will outshine their peers. Challenge 3 was won by Pietermaritzburg’s Khe Zondi. The Challenge on Naturals the stylists were expected to show their skill in styling natural hair which included dreadlocks and Afro. Challenge 4 was won by Soweto’s Tony Masangu.
Last week, the contestants took on Challenge 5, which was won by Abner Hlatshwayo from New Castle in KZN. The eighteen *Sofn’Free HairXperts Masters Challenge* contestants representing seven provinces are: *Western Cape* -Lucretia Philander (Mitchel’s Plein), Khonaye Nkohla (Cape Town City Centre) and Mpho Dineso (Parow); *Eastern Cape* – Vuyokazi Mangali (King Williams Town) and Arthur Tlhalatsi (Port Elizabeth); *KwaZuluNatal* – Khe Zondi (Pietermaritzburg) and Abner Hlatshwayo (Newcastle); *Free State* – Treavor Mokoaleli (Bethlehem) and Lydia Makhajane (Kroonstad), *Gauteng* – Maggie Makhethi (Sharpville), Doctor Sithole (Vosloorus), Azarius Sithole (Pretoria) and Tony Masangu (Soweto); *Mpumalanga* –Londiwe Mdluli (Nelspruit); *North West* – Rachel Modibedi (Potchefstroom), Keorapetse Mabaso (Mafikeng) and Jeanette Slambert (Potchefstroom) and *Limpopo* – Cosmos Seema (Polokwane). Who will be the next stylist to impress the tough panel of judges tomorrow, Tuesday, 16th May? Who will ultimately be asked to pack their bags tonight? Stay tuned to eTV between 18:30 and 20:00 every Tuesday or on Sofn’Free’s YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK5qz_kLBjjD6edgPUNgRQ and https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Jbq2EctPrcc for the Sofn’Free HairXperts Masters Challenge 2017 as it gets hotter!
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Joburg Metrobus makes additional times on OR Tambo International Airport route
JOHANNESBURG Metrobus has made an additional improved operating times on the OR Tambo International Airport route during the offpick hours to connect the commuters with airlines. A Metrobus route to OR Tambo International Airport will offer now seven daily trips to and from OR Tambo International Airport terminals and at
Gandhi Square in Johannesburg CBD. It goes through Betrams; Albertina Sisulu Road; Eastgate Terminus, Bedford Plaza, Barbara Road / R24, Kempton Park to support shift times for commuters and airport staff that are traveling from the City of Johannesburg to OR Tambo International Airport.
The OR Tambo International Airport Metrobus Service operates every two hours with stops at Kempton Park, Hillbrow and Gandhi Square. The buses are departing from the Gandhi Square Metrobus site with select trips to the OR Tambo Airport Post Office. The bus trip to OR Tambo takes approximately forty to fifty five minutes during morning peak traffic hours, and around forty-five to fifty-five minutes during afternoon rush-hour traffic. During other times of the day, the journey only takes about thirty to forty five minutes. Metrobus tickets for the OR Tambo International Airport routes can be purchased at Gandhi Square and cost between R10.20 - R21.76 per person for a one-way trip. Johannesburg Metro buses ferry approximately 55 000 commuters every weekday on over 220 routes within the City of Johannesburg. “Passengers traveling to and from OR Tambo International Airport will find the additional bus services to be highly efficient, and to provide a much-needed connection to the city centre of Johannesburg”, says acting Managing Director, Sabata Makoele. “Johannesburg Metrobus is currently undergoing a transformation process including a new business model in order to ensure that the City of Johannesburg provides effective and efficient public transport system to its citizens”, says Makoele.
Joburg Budget Speech 23 May 2017 Cllr Rabelani Dagada Member of the Mayoral Commttee (MCC) for Finance in the City of Johannesburg, Councillor Rabelani Dagada, will be delivering his maiden Budget Speech on Tuesday, 23 May 2017 at 10:00 AM as delegated to him by the Executive Mayor Councillor Herman Mashaba.
Listen to the live broadcast on your favourite community radio station. Radio Stations
Frequency
Radio Stations
Frequency
Alex FM
89.1
Rainbow FM
90.7
Eastwave FM
92.2
VoW FM
90.5
Eldos FM
87.6
Radio Islam
1548 AM
Jozi FM
105.8
Chai FM
101.9
Mix FM
93.8
Kofifi FM
97.2
Lenz FM
93.6
Voice of Tembisa
87.6
Radio Today
AM 1485 & DSTV Audio Channel 169
Sloot FM
88.8
Thetha FM
100.5
UJ FM
95.4
TV Live Broadcast Soweto TV Channel 251 on DSTV & Business Day TV Channel 412 on DSTV
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May 2017
JMC stamp out their authority Get all your hard work done with JMC with the new Boarding Carrying
NOTHING is exciting than seeing people appreciating and enquiring about the car you are driving around, WRITES NAKAMPE LEKWADU That was the case when I was test driving JMC Boarding single cab a few weeks ago. The all new Boarding is yet another evident that the Chinese Motor Company, JMC just can’t run out of ideas as far as manufacturing cars is concern. The Isuzu look-alike single cab bakkie which is currently available in the county is made to endure any challenge that comes with work-load of any kind. Boasting of a well-crafted interior that comes with leather seats, power steering, electric windows, a single CD player and the Aux Port and USB Port for the radio, the Boarding makes driving very comfortable. Top to that, this work-horse vehicle’s interior is also equipped with Air conditioning, remote control central locking and an adjustable steering column. The vehicle comes with either two or four-wheel drive-trains, depending on the ‘package’ selected by the customer. The Boarding’ single cab has
a gross vehicle weight of 2566 kg with outside dimensions of (LxWxH) 5005x1690x1645, and it has a load carrying capacity of 1106 litres. Mag wheels come as standard with tubeless tyre 251/70R15C. Built strong and resilient, JMC also didn’t downplay themselves as far as the exterior design of the Boarding is concerned as it boast the perfect features such as a rear bumper and load body rubberising which are all available in the deluxe versions. The new front face is sleek and was specifically designed for higher cooling efficiency. Boarding boasts of a 2.8-litre turbo diesel in line 4 cylinder engine. Maximum output is at 84kW at 3600 rpm with a maximum torque of 235Nm at 2300 rpm. Boarding has a reasonable low mass of 1 605 kg that helps and aids and complement the fuel consumption which is 8 L/100km. Economically as it come, the vehicle boast of a fair acceleration that sees its take off time clocking from 0-100km/h. Currently price for Boarding start from R194 880 that comes with a three-year or 100km warranty while service plans are offered as optional.
THE Chinese’s 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 maintenance cost. Top to that, customers will be thrilled by the news that JMC is currently engaged on a promotion of fuel vouchers worth R5 000 with the purchase of every SWB Carrying. 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 four cylinder diesel engine of the SBW is ready to gear into action every time work come up. It also has a decent fuel consumption of 8L/100km, from a 63 litre 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 presence is the wheel base of 2 4 9 0 mm, front track 1395mm and rear track of 1375mm. Numbers don’t lie as the SBW’s ratted total tare mass reaches 1865kg, a hefty load to carry for the unassuming light truck built to help you do your job. The carrying is fitted with fully manual rear view mirrors, while other standard safety features, including the hydraulic braking system, are also in place in all three models – SC Standard, SC Lux and KC Lux. The SC Standard is not fitted with air condition, 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 headlamps for better visibility for night-time driving. Last but certainly 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 SC SWB 1.6 Ton Dropside STD R221 880 SC SWB 1.6 Ton Dropside LUX R229 880 SC SWB VanBody STD R241 880 SC SWB VanBody STD 2.77 R245 880 SC SWB VanBody LUX R229 880 SC SWB VanBody LUX 2.77 R233 880 KC SWB Dropside LUX R231 880 KC SWB Tipper LUX R260 880 The price are VAT inclusive, with maintenance warranty of 5 years / 120 000km and the 3 Year/ 90 000 KM Service plan plus a free top up warranty as a unique selling point
May 2017
TEKWANE Primary School pupils and those from other schools in their surrounding areas were over the moon after the recent official opening of the newly constructed Multi-purpose Sports Field at the school, WRITES NAKAMPE LEKWADU The field at Tekwane township in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga is part of Builders in partnership with SuperSport’s campaign to invest in education and youth in the country as well as giving back to communities. Apart from parents and pupils from various schools around the area, this colourful event was graced by representatives of Builders, SuperSport’s Let’s Play Program, Active Education, Hitachi and various local political figures. Introduced in 2015, the campaign targets schools that are excelling in sports without adequate sporting facilities. Since 2015 Builders and SuperSport have constructed six sports fields in various school across South Africa and Tekwane was the first school in 2017 to receive the sports field. More schools are set to receive this remarkable field this year. This partnership enables schools in various communities to be more active in physical education and sports, which could create future soccer legends. Ten schools which were invited to the event had an opportunity of playing on the new pitch in a form of Builders Tournament on the day. Said Andre Steyn, Builders Marketing and Innovations Director: “This tournament was created to allow the schools around the community an opportunity to experience the new facilities as well as contribute to the love of soccer. In doing so we also created a sustainable league that includes the Under-10 and Under-12 age groups. It is so humbling to see what a success it has been, and to watch children united by sport is extraordinary.” The tournament is not the only initiative these children have benefited from. Participating schools received physical education training from Active Education coaches, who paid a weekly visit to each school on an on-going bases. To introduce both boys and girls to the wonderful world of sports. Active Education holds a partnership agreement with the Department of Basic Education, which allows them access to the schools
Tekwane pupils kicks the ball on a top class multi-purpose field and the local district office. SuperSport’s Vaughn Bishop was equally excited about this initiative, saying: “This official handing over of the multi-purpose field here is another achievement for us as it will make our objectives of encouraging the youngsters to live a positive life through sports.” Bishop say their program targets kids from as an early as 12 years because it is very easy to make impact to them when they are still young like that. “As Let’s Play, we are engaging approximately 20
000 kids a week of with our accredited facilitators engaging them on a 45 minutes physical education throughout the country,” added Bishop. The principal of Tekwane, Magda Wessels was also praised Builders and SuperSport for choosing their school. “I am very excited about this initiative, even more so for my school that was chosen among all others in this area. We had a challenge of posts and other equipments, and this initiative has come in handy for us,” added Wessels.
Haggai wins provincial championships of Danone Nations Cup in Limpopo HAGGAI Primary will represent Limpopo in the forthcoming national championships of the Danone Nations Cup, WRITES NAKAMPE LEKWADU This after Justice Matloga’s coached side won three of their scheduled four matches with the other match finishing in a draw. Not even the chilly cold weather which was accompanied by serious rain did not stop the Maniing, Thohoyandou-based school to win this provincial championships which Matloga said they had enough time to prepare. “Although it was for the first time that my boys were exposed to this kind of a competition, more so on provincial level, I knew we could achieve
this as I have been around as school coach,” said Matloga. For the record, Matloga is not new to school competition after having spent 13 years with the successful Benny’s Academy which won the Danone Nations Cup at national level before they could go on and represent the country in France last year. Haggai finished the provincial championships with 10 points with their closest rivals, Kgwahlele Primary from Mokopane in the Water Region which ended their group match with 7 points. The two schools were however supposed to face each other in the final match, but the match was down-pouring before the decision to declare the called off due to the slippery pitch after the heavy club with more points as winners.
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The battle for promotion continues as Leopards and Stellenbosch take on PSL side
Bidvest rewrite the South African football history MAY 18 will go down to the country’s historical books of football after BidVest Wits beat the closest rivals in the likes of Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City to the Absa Premiership title, WRITES NAKAMPE LEKWADU The Clever Boys beat the visiting Polokwane City 2-0 on Wednesday night (May 17) at the BidVest Stadium to bag the much needed three points that saw them win the league title with a game to spare. With one match to go, the Gavin Hunt’s coached side are currently topping the log with 60 points from 29 matches with Mamelodi Sundown and Cape Town City on second and third positions on 56 and 55 points respectively. The Brazilians squandered their chances of defending their title after they were held to a goalless draw against Maritzburg United in another league match played at Lucas Moripe Stadium in Atteridgeville outside Pretoria. Sundowns will now have to fight for the second position finish with Cape Town City who last night beat Golden Arrows 1-0 to remain third on the log with a point separating themselves and
Sundowns. As for Wits, their intensions to be the toast of the elite league this season were made when they won the MTN 8 title at the expense of Sundowns whom they beat 3-0 at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga on October 1 before capping their glorious season with the league title. Meanwhile the Premier Soccer League (PSL) congratulates newly-crowned 2016/17 Absa Premiership champions, Bidvest Wits. PSL Acting Chief Executive Mato Madlala heaped praises on the ‘Clever Boys’. “The 2016/17 championship race will go down as one of the most impressive and highly contested battles in recent history. I would like to commend all the clubs that put a spirited challenge to the top honours. “At the end of the day there can only be one winner and this time it was Bidvest Wits who earned the top prize. We would like to congratulate the club for this historic achievement. I’m certain that they will savor this moment for a very long time.” The PSL and Absa will hand over the Absa Premiership trophy to Bidvest Wits on Saturday, 27 May 2017 at the FNB Stadium.
STELLENBOSCH FC will open the curtains for the 2016/17 National First Division (NFD) Promotional/ Relegation Play-Offs, WRITES NAKAMPE LEKWADU The play-offs which involves two clubs from the NFD which finished their season on second and third positions and the club finishing on the 15th position in the Absa Premiership will be played in a round robin format which will see the club with the highest points being promoted to the Absa Premiership. The Western Cape based NFD rookies from Stellenbosch National First Division rookies from Stellenbosch have been drawn first against the club that will finish on the 15th position on the Absa Premiership log on May 31 at the venue still to be confirmed. Stellenbosch finished their first season campaign in the NFD on the third position with 49 points, just a single point behind second placed Black Leopards who wrapped their season with 50 points to book their place in these play-offs. This after their narrow 1-0 victory over relegated Santos in their last match of the season to beat their closest rivals, AmaZulu who lost 1-0 to FC Cape Town on the same day. Three days after their match, Stellenbosch will travel to Leopards far north of Limpopo where they will have a tricky date with Leopards on June 3. Lidodo Duvha are known to be crowd-pullers whenever they play at home and this encounter is expected to produce fire-works. The play-off matches will continue on June 7 when Leopards will be away to the Absa Premiership side before that particular club can welcome Stellenbosch on June 10. On June 14 Stellenbosch will welcome Leopards before the Venda based side can take on the Absa Premiership side in the last match of the play-offs.