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UBUCIKO MY TALENT UNLEASHES BOMB AT HEIDELBERG COURT! THE BEST OF GAUTENG ARTS! Reported By Stephen Seakgwe
The case of Bomb Threat was opened after a telephone bomb threat was received at Heidelberg Court on Tuesday morning, June 14. According to Heidelberg SAPS, the threat was received by a Chief Administration Clerk of Magistrates Court. She immediately reported to the police for further attention and necessary investigations. Police immediately responded and evacuated all personnel out of the buildings for their safety. The Prisoners and accused were also evacuated and escorted back to Heidelberg Prison.
I-Afrika Theatre hosted Ubuciko My Talent this past Saturday at the Springs Theatre, which was an audition for the main event this coming Saturday, the 18th of June. The participants were required to sign up online through I-Afrika Theatre’s website, and over 40 applications were received from West Rand, Kathorus, Ratanda to Kwatsaduza, Tembisa, etc. Ubuciko My Talent is a platform for emerging acts in traditional music and dance to showcase their skills by competing on stage, with the winners selected to go through to the main event for a final paid performance.
out of the lot that came through, five best groups were selected: Duduza Young Generation (Pansula) Intuthuko Arts Production (Gumboot dance), Rethabile (traditional dance), Taxido Arts Production (Kofifi dance) and Siyavuma New Generation (traditional music). These groups will now form a single production, to be facilitated by I-Afrika Theatre, which they will then perform at the main event.
The main event will start at 10:00 and finish at 14:00, and will also feature guest performances by local schools and other local artists and will also be attended by the Ekurhuleni MMC for arts and culture, Cllr Dorah Mlambo and Gauteng arts & Last Saturday’s event was another edition of the culture, Miss Faith Mazibuko. show, which is running for its sixth year, and it focused on traditional music, traditional dance, The community is invited to come and witness this Kofifi dance, gumboot dance and Pansula, and only exhilarating performance at Tsakane Community one from each category were to be selected for the Hall and the tickets will be R20 at the door. For main event. After a grueling day, with the judges more please call I-Afrika Theatre offices on 011 732 working hard to ensure they select the best groups 3977 or visit our website: www.iafrikatheatre.com
The Explosive Unit from Vaalrand and Vaalrand K9 Explosive dog unit were summoned and immediately attended to the allegation. After thorough sweeping around the building and Court Holding Cells, it was cleared safe. The Personnel and the Court resumes their duties. No injuries, damages or harm occurred. Police are furthering investigations on this matter. The Station Commander Colonel Johannes Hennie Jasper Maass condemned this kind of threat and appealing to the community or those that are playing with this kind of threat to stop or to abstain.
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CRIME IS alarmingly on the RISE in Duduza! Duduza SAPS has issued a serious warning to residents about the alarming high number of cases reported for contact and property related crimes. “We, at Duduza SAPS, urge our community to be safety and security minded, to remain alert, and be vigilant in informing the police of criminals and their activities,” said Warrant Officer Imtiaz Yakub Rasool, Duduza SAPS spokesperson. Burglaries are occurring randomly around the Duduza Area, and in recent times, we have noticed that perpetrators are so bold as to break into houses while the residents are at home and in bed. This boldness indicates that the perpetrator may go to extreme lengths to fulfil his desire to acquire the property he seeks and we urge the community not to confront them but rather call the police for assistance. In addition residences are targeted whilst the house is vacant and the people are away from their homes. In as much, we can say that thus far we have been lucky that no one was attacked during these burglaries. Property targeted generally is electrical kitchen appliances, home entertainment systems, televisions, cellular communication devices, laptops, computers and other small items that are of value and easy to carry. Hijackings are taking place where victims are re-
turning from or leaving to work, either early hours of the morning or late hours of the evening. Cars targeted are high performance and luxury vehicles eg. Audi A3, VW Golf GTi, as well as cars that can be utilised as local taxis eg. Mazda 323, old Toyota Corrolla, Toyota Conquest and Tazz. Contact crimes are crimes perpetrated person on person, such as robbery, assault, rape and murder. Property related crimes are crimes directed at property, such as burglary, general theft, theft out of motor vehicles, house robbery, hi-jacking, etc. House Robberies are also increasing where, perpetrators are targeting households and victims either early hours of the morning or when they are returning home from work. Property targeted is generally cash, cellular phones, laptops, televisions, home entertainment systems, and if the car is available, the cars are taken. “Rape is another formidable problem in the Duduza area, where there is generally involvement of liquor by the victim or perpetrator, either or both intoxicated. In most cases reported, they were at liquor establishments and thereafter acts of nonconsensual sexual activity are perpetrated on the victims. The victims are generally intoxicated and are not able to defend themselves,” says Duduza
“WE STEAL THE BEST, OR NOTHING!”
CRIMINALS WHOSE SPECIALITY IS THE LATEST MERCEDES BENZ VEHICLES NABBED!
SAPS in a statement. The police say they have also noticed that in a lot of the cases, the perpetrator is known to the victim and they have had a domestic relationship, such as boyfriend and girlfriend. Safety Tips: *Ask people you know and trust to keep an eye on your home *Observe and report any and all suspicious persons, vehicle and activities to the police *Be observant when returning home and if you suspect something out of the ordinary, pass and go to the Police Station to get help. * Do not fight your attacker but comply as this can save your life and prevent unnecessary violence. “We urge our community to take the necessary precautions so as to ensure your safety and the safety of those around you. We also urge the community not to take the law into their own hands as this will most definitely result in charges being laid against them for breaking the law. Help us to fight crime by being our eyes and ears. Remember, we are here to protect and serve, and to succeed, we need your assistance as we cannot be everywhere all the time,” emphasized W/O Rasool.
HAWKS WARNS OF OPENING ACCOUNTS FOR FRAUDSTERS!
Crime Investigations Directorate, the Hawks, have of late detected a trend in which people receive money in order to open bank accounts for people they do not even know.
BRAND NEW-BENZ: The recovered white C-Class Mercedes Benz and the black Mercedes Benz A250. On Wednesday, June 8, two men who admitted to going for the Mercedes Benz latest models in their hijacking ventures were arrested in Soweto by the EMPD and the SAPS Benoni Cluster Tracing Unit members. Two new Mercedes vehicles were recovered. Information gathered led the police to a carwash in Soweto where the first hijacked Merc was found. The police staked out the carwash for hours until around 10 p.m. While police were waiting for the owners, two suspects went into the hijacked white C-Class sedan. The pair was arrested and they led the police to the second black A250 Merc in Katlehong.
Investigations have revealed that most people have become the subjects of investigations after their accounts were found to have been used to either receive or transfer money which has been defrauded from other victims.
The two men further stated that the total of Mercs hijacked were five and their clients were in Soweto Members of the community, for unknown reasons, agree to open bank accounts and there after hand and Katlehong. over the bank card to the person who requested In-depth investigations to locate the balance of the them to do so. Criminals who hack people’s online three still missing vehicles are underway. More ar- banking details use those recklessly opened bank accounts to distribute the money online and make rests are expected to be made soon. withdrawals throughout the country. The white Merc recovered in Soweto has a Putfontein SAPS case number and the black Merc has a The Hawks are issuing a stern warning to people who open bank accounts not to give their cards and De Deur SAPS case number. pin numbers to anyone, or risk becoming accomThe two arrested suspects were detained at Put- plices to various crimes.
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fontein police station on charges of possession of stolen vehicles and have appeared in the Benoni Over 55 suspects, most of them Nigerian nationals have so far been arrested for crimes varying from Magistrate’s Court on Friday, June 10. internet fraud, phishing and swim swap fraud.
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URGENT WARNING FROM RATANDA SAPS
Ratanda saps would like to make the community pulled out a firearm started to assault the victim aware of people posing as employees of municipal- with the butt of the firearm. ity coming to your house to check the electricity meter because it has been tempered with. The woman was overpowered by the suspect then dragged to the bedroom where the suspect deThese people are there to rob you. manded money from the victim. The suspect Rather not open the door until you confirm with searched the bedroom and took an undisclosed the municipality offices first. amount of cash. The victim managed to scream for It is alleged that on the morning of May 25, men help as suspects fled the scene with the cash. arrived at a house Extension 23 one of the males pretended to be a customer and bought a beer while Anyone with information is requested to assist the the other pretended to be from municipality asked police in apprehending the suspects by contacting the victim (who is a 48 year old female) to check detective sergeant Chris Nozulu on 0628248967 or Ratanda saps on 016 343 6000 crime stop tip off line the meter. When the door was opened for the male, he then 0860010111 or sms crime line 32211
Online dating has also become another way in which criminals use to defraud unsuspecting women. Those who visit those sites are advised not to deposit or transfer any money without verifying if they are chatting with a fraudster or a potential companion. Recently, two women have been defrauded of R900 000 and R170 000 by Nigerian fraudsters who posed at hunks from Belgium and Scotland.
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‘Govt has plans for SMMEs’ -RAMAPHOSA
South Africa’s Deputy President, Cyril Ramaphosa (above) said the Government is working on a plan to boost SMME development.
Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says government has a clear plan to support Small, Medium and Micro-sized Enterprises (SMMEs) and to increase local production. The Deputy President said in support of government’s nine-point plan, which President Jacob Zuma announced in the State of the Nation Address last year, government is working with business and labour on several critical interventions in the economy. He said this when he delivered a Memorial Lecture on the life and times of labour union leader Elijah Barayi on Tuesday, June 14. “We have a clear plan to promote local procurement of goods and services and to increase local production. “We have a plan to grow SMMEs and cooperatives and to support these through public procurement. “Though we have achieved much for workers, we know there is still so much more that we need to do,” he said. The Deputy President said the country has yet to overcome the high levels of structural unemployment that were all too familiar to Barayi and others during the dying years of apartheid. He said while a lot of progress has been made to put a dent on unemployment, the country has not achieved levels of economic growth needed to create a desirable amount of jobs.
ERRATUM LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, Gauteng ALIENATION OF PORTION 28 OF FARM BOSCHOEK 385IR RATANDA Notice Nr :25/2016 Ref Nr:P of P28 Boschoek 385IR RAT Notice is hereby given in terms of section 79 (18) of the Local Government Ordinance, 1939 (ordinance 17 of 1939) as well as the Municipal Systems Act (Act 32 of 2000) as amended, and in compliance with Section 14 of Municipal Finance Management Act (Act 56 of 2003) of the intention to dispose of the property PORTION 28 OF FARM BOSCHOEK 385IR RATANDA Council has resolved to alienate the above property to Mr J. P Mohale Further particulars in this regard may be obtained from Corporate and Legal Services, at telephone number (016) 492 0205 Any person who desires to object to the abovementioned intention is called upon to lodge such objection in writing to the undersigned within a period of fourteen days from the date of publication hereof. Lesedi Local Municipality Offices PO Box 201 HEIDELBERG, Gauteng 1438
I R RAMPEDI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
“We have increased access to education, but so many of our people still do not have the skills they need to succeed in the workplace. “We have reduced levels of poverty, but still too many of our people – including some who have jobs – live in poverty. “Our work is far from complete,” he said.
Addressing labour representatives on Tuesday (June 14), the Deputy President said government has the means to build municipalities that provide services efficiently, that attract investment, stimulate growth and develop their people. He said above all the achievements of the last 22 years, the most challenging tasks still lie ahead. He said in meeting these challenges, nothing is more important than a strong, united, cohesive and progressive trade union movement. The country is currently engaged in the second phase of the transition, and as such, there is a need to transform the economy to equally serve the interests of all South Africans. The Deputy President said this includes changing the patterns of ownership and control; ensuring that people have access to education, skills and opportunities and redistributing land, capital and natural resources. “As we work to overcome the dreadful legacy of colonialism and apartheid, we must confront the immediate challenges of weakened global demand, lower commodity prices and the impact that these have on the growth of our economy. “We must also contend with electricity supply challenges, the effects of a devastating drought and constrained public finances. “Not only does this constrain our ability to grow the economy and create jobs, it also has a devastating effect on the daily lives of working people. “We will continue to work to meet the basic needs of all South Africans, extending our electrification programme to remaining areas, accelerating the upgrading of informal settlements and improving support to indigent households,” he said. – SAnews Agency
‘Stop destroying public property!’ - youth told The Gauteng Provincial Government in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation hosted the inaugural June 16 memorial lecture.
Delivering the lecture, Ms Ohara Diseko, a former teacher at Orlando High School during the 1976 Youth Uprising, called on young people to protect their right to learn. The lecture formed part of the annual activities to o observe youth month. She said June 16 was not an event but a turning point for the country. “During these times we learned under difficult conditions under apartheid, things have changed for you. You owe it to those who lost their lives so that you can enjoy this freedom today” she said. She further urged young people to move away from expecting government to do everything for them but instead, use the opportunities that government continue to provide for youth. Addressing the lecture, Premier David Makhura said every generation must discover its own mis-
sion and define its own path. “You can’t copy what the youth of 1976 did because their challenges were different from your challenges today. Youth is not a permanent state of being, young people face many challenges today but there are many opportunities too,” said Makhura. Makhura said the youth of Gauteng had a big challenge of drugs. He said there were also challenges of lack of skills and unemployment. In addition, Premier Makhura called on all Gauteng young people to come to Nasrec on Wednesday (15 June), the province will be hosting a youth Ntirhisano. “We will have conversation with you as young people while outlining what government is doing in giving the youth of this province hope. We ask you to seize the opportunities that are there for you,” he said. The lecture was attended by Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi, Johannesburg Mayor Parks Tau, Olympic medalist, Khotso Mokoena amongst others. -Gauteng Online
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The Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Cllr. Mondli Gungubele and the MMC for Water and Energy Cllr. Doctor Xhakaza with the 120 community water ambassadors at their launch last year March Boksburg Civic Centre. As part of the national war on leaks programme, the City of Ekurhuleni has adopted 52 water agents from Rand Water who have been trained in water demand management strategy, basic plumbing and reading of water meters. The water agents will for the next 5 months be paired with the already existing 120 Ekurhuleni
Community Water Ambassadors in their war against leaks to curb water loss. While the community water ambassadors carryout their tasks of collecting data, evaluating water meter conditions, leakages and loss related issues in identified areas with high water consumption.
The agents will be solely responsible for repairing and identifying faulty water meters and conducting public education on effective water usage. During the door-to-door visits residents will also be trained on how to read their water meters to equip them with the knowledge of monitoring their water consumption and how to identify
household leaks or discrepancies with their meters that could affect their bills. The data collected by both the water agents and community water ambassadors will be captured on the municipal EMIS system for further intervention and follow up by Ekurhuleni technicians to be resolved within 48 hours.
Lindiwe Mahlangu Foundation donates jungle gym to Orphanage!
Child Protection week ended on a highnote for children at the Good Hope Orphanage Home in the impoverished Winterveldt community when they received a donation of a jungle gym from the Lindiwe Mahlangu Foundation (LMF)at a joyous event to celebrate International Children's Day held on Saturday, June 4. "All of us can make a difference in the lives of children by showing compassion,love and care to them because they are the future of our country",said Gwen MahlanguNkabinde,Patron of LMF,former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly and Minister of Public Works committing to strengthened partnership with Good Hope Orphanage Home. Mahlangu-Nkabinde who has adopted the orphanage home through the LMF emphasised that children are a gift from God and should be protected from abuse and neglect. She commended the founder of the orphanage home,Mama Maria Lwate for responding to the plight of the 113 abandoned and abused children that are currently accommodated at the home. "As a community worker,you have taught us how to love unconditionally and give selflessly," she said. Mahlangu-Nkabinde urged community members to plough back to their communities. "Don't throw away foodstuffs when there are children elsewhere that are hungry,donate to the needy to alleviate
hunger and malnutrition,"she underscored. Her appeal was echoed by Miss Pre-teen Miss Continent South Africa 2016 and e'pap Ambassador and co-founder of Ditsala Children's Shields & Projects, Reabetswe Makwe(11) who spoke passionately about children's rights and protection and also appealed for partnership support for Soshanguve Community Radio's one hundred million nutrient replete society project to fight malnutrition among children.
The courageous 17-year- old Ontlametse Phalatse who was born with progeria, a rare disease that causes children to age rapidly encouraged the orphans not to be discouraged by their circumstances,to avoid drugs and to pursue their studies. The overjoyed Ma-Lwate said that the home has raised hundreds of children since she established her first home in 1975. "We have raised children some of whom are today doctors,lawyers and engineers," said the proud founder who normally raises children who are above 18 years and are still pursuing their studies in her own home. She started off scavenging for leftover food from refuse dumps to feed the children before her home was registered by the Department of Social Development. One of the children she had adopted when she was 6 years old,Dithoriso Loate now 32, runs her own Mogodu Children's Home in Ratjepane village.
Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde cutting the cake at the handover of the jungle gym to Good Hope Orphanage Home in Winterveldt.
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Many people came out in their school uniforms around Ratanda township in celebrating Youth Day on Thursday, June16. These photographs were taken during the #June16000 likes campaign, from the upcoming creatives magazine FlamBOYant South Africa. See more pictures on the official page on www.facebook.com/FlamBoyantSA
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METRO GIVES TIPS TO REDUCE POWER BILLS AND DEMAND THIS WINTER!
SAVE YOUR POWER AND CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SUPPLY THAT SAVES LIVES, AND SOME RANDS. The City of Ekurhuleni has issued tips to help communities reduce higher electricity bills and reduce power outages as a result of overloading this winter. Speaking on behalf of the City, spokesman Zweli Dlamini says a lot of residents find themselves with high electricity bills during winter, but keeping warm ‘does not have to be costly if you are smart about space heating this winter’. The municipality advises ratepayers to among others delay switching on a space heater and prevent their electricity bills from spiking by doing the following: • Dress warmly - wear a beanie and gloves at home; • Wrap yourself in a blanket, put a hot water bottle on your lap and drink your favourite hot drink when you watch television; • Close your curtains before it gets dark - it improves thermal insulation by preventing heat from escaping your home; • Seal gaps around your windows; • Draught-proof wall cavities throughout your home and, if you have one, your chimney –sealing and weather-stripping are best for sealing cracks and holes; • Draught-proof your doors and make sure all door sweeps are in a good condition; and
• Most importantly, install fire retardant ceiling insulation before the onset of winter. According to Eskom, in winter proximately 40% of heat is lost through the roof if your home is not insulated. Eskom explains that insulation: • Makes a home up to 5% warmer in winter; • Reduces – and postpones - the need to switch on space heaters and climate control systems; • Contributes to lowering your electricity bill - an insulated and draught-proofed room requires 51% less energy to heat up; and • Allows you to help keeping the lights on this winter.
Should the temperature dips to very low levels, and using heaters becomes unavoidable, homeowners should buy heaters with a builtin thermostat, and only heat the rooms that they are going to spend time in,” the metro advises. When going to sleep, electric blankets are preferable to leaving heaters on all night. Electric blankets are surprisingly energy efficient and can be made even more energy efficient by turning them to their highest setting for a few minutes, then turning them off for the night, just before getting into bed. It’s also important to keep the warm air inside one’s home from escaping. When it’s cold, heat is transferred outside.
Homeowners have also been encouraged to switch off their geysers during evening peaks, 5 – 9pm, in order to alleviate serious supply constraints.
When using an electric heater close windows and curtains, and cover the opening underneath doors. By installing ceiling insulation heat loss will be reduced significantly.
To assist in managing their demand homeowners should use heating appliances as a last resort by, for example, reducing body heat-loss by covering themselves with sufficient layers of clothing or blankets, or by using hot water bottles or microwave bean-bags to warm themselves up.
“As a City we are quite confident that should our ratepayers adopt these, they will see a huge drop on their municipal accounts while at the same time a massive reduction on power outages which are mainly caused by over-loading,” Dlamini explains
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FOR THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS!
SOMETIMES WE NEED TO SHARPEN OUR AXES! Mr Dumisani Lutweyi is a Pastor/Trainer/Facilitator/Assessor/Moderator/ Educator/Promoter/Brand Ambassador/Events Sport Administrator and Motivational Speaker.
This week’s motivation is based on the following story: A young woodcutter was cutting wood in the mountains. In a short while, an old woodcutter came to work in the mountain as well. At nightfall, the young woodcutter was surprised to find out that the old woodcutter had cut more wood even though he came later. The young woodcutter made a decision secretly that he would come to work in the mountains even earlier the next morning. The next day, the young woodcutter indeed came to work in the woods very early. He thought, “I will certainly win this time.” Unexpectedly, when he carried his wood back, he found the old woodcutter had beaten him again. On the third day, the young woodcutter decided that he would not only arrive early, but also leave late. He thought he would definitely win this time. However, the old woodcutter beat him again on that day. The same thing happened on the fourth and fifth day. On the sixth day, the young woodcutter could no longer stand it and raised the question to the old woodcutter, “I start working earlier than you and stop working later than you. How come you beat me every time? Besides, I’m also younger than you.” “OH, young man!” The old woodcutter patted him on his shoulder and said, “After I get home every day, the first thing I do is to sharpen my axe. While you are sleeping your fatigue off, your axe is getting duller and duller.
Do you want to open your own qualifies? business, but don’t know where Who To enter the competition, you have to be: • Between the ages of 18 and 35 to start? • A South African citizen Enter the Business Plan Competition and you too can be a winner – calling all aspiring young entrepreneurs aged between 18 and 35. Everybody is a winner - all participants will be invited to attend a full-day workshop to learn how to compile a business plan, and more.
The SME Toolkit is proud to launch the 2016 Business Partners Limited / SME Toolkit SA Global Entrepreneurship Week’s Business plan competition for aspiring young entrepreneurs, which is aimed squarely at you or at someone you know. The Competition is divided into three phases: First, you enter to win a seat at a "Creating an effective business plan" workshop in an area near you. Workshops will be conducted during 10 to 19 August – exact dates and venues still to be confirmed) 1. You then submit a business plan to qualify for the regional judging by 9 September 2016 2. Regional winners will be awarded (10 to 14 October 2016) and go on to compete in the national competition, which will take place during Global Entrepreneurship Week on 10 November in Johannesburg
• Aspiring to start a business, but haven’t started operating yet
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To enter, download and complete the application form, accept the rules of the competition and remember to put your best foot forward.
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SEDCOL GRADUATES NEED YOUR HELP!
Therefore, even though I am older than you, start working later than you, and leave earlier than you, my axe is sharper than yours.
The Public Management N6 graduates (pictured) who obtained Best Performers for 2015 from Sedibeng TVET College Heidelberg.
A tree will fall after I chop five times, but only after you chop more than ten times.” The young woodcutter understood completely and set off to sharpen his axe.
These students were honoured on the 19th of May 2016 in their graduation ceremony were they were applauded and rewarded for their hard work.
The Moral:
They were rewarded with certificates, ownership of the gowns and hoods, a refund of gown hire of R150 and a free photo shoot.
We sometimes get so busy that we don’t take time to sharpen our performances and abilities. Sometimes we all need time to relax, to think and meditate, to learn and grow. If we don’t take the time to sharpen our performances and abilities, we will become dull and lose our effectiveness. This will certainly lead to unproductivity either at work, our marriages, and our relationships even generally we will be deemed useless.
Apart from their happiness lies misery as they are struggling to find internships/in service training to complete their qualification and obtain their diplomas, only 3 of them are placed the rest of them still seeks the opportunity to gain practical experience. The students are in need to gain valuable work experience. They appealing to public sector and other companies across Gauteng and in Heidelberg to help in finding placement for these graduates.
An improved performance equals to better results, now stop comparing yourself to others and start sharpening yourself for a better performance. The promotion you are looking for depends on your improved performance, the marriage you are hoping for depends on your sharpened qualities, the better results you are hoping for depends on your better performance. Don’t wait for tomorrow, start today.
Keep Calm and Sharpen Your Axe”
From the left (Thato Kabini, Colisile Guambe, Rebecca Mokoena, Phindile Manyoni, Lebohang Mofokeng and Maserame Tshabalala) alongside the Sedibeng College Principals.
Contact the student’s representative from Sedibeng Tvet College Heidelberg should there be opportunity on 0789943459.
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Get up to 70% building material and 30% cash for labour when needed.
Contact Sylvia at T.J Industrial in Heidelberg (near taxi rank) to get this great deal.
Up to R120 000, from 48 months to pay.
Call: 074 342 3401 Tel: 016 341 7570 Fax: 016 341 6577
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