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THERE’S A NEW SHERIFF IN THE CITY! Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mondli Gungubele this morning announced Mr Bafana Andries Mahlabe (46) as the City’s new Chief of Police.

Making the announcement at the headquarters of the Municipality in Germiston, Mayor Gungubele said that after an extensive and rigorous interview process he was confident that Mahlabe was the right man for the job.

Mahlabe, who hails from Duduza in Ekurhuleni, is appointed with effect from 1 October. He takes over from Hlula Msimang who left the post for the City of Johannesburg after completing his five-year term of office.

The new police chief has been appointed on a five-year fixed term contract.

“It has taken us over a year to fill this position because we were looking for the most relevant person. A person who understands the dynamics of the city and has a clear vision on how to win the battle against crime. During the interviews Mahlabe demonstrated such and we are convinced that he has what it takes to take us into the future,” the mayor explained.

“Our metro police is only 13 years old and therefore we need a visionary who can continue from where previous police chiefs like Mongezi India, Robert McBride and Hlula Msimang left off.

“While we have done a lot in the 13 years, there is plenty more that needs to be done. We are now faced with new challenges among them violent service delivery protests, land grabs and the scourge of drugs at the forefront of which is the notorious Nyaope.

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Mr Mashinini served as Deputy Chief Electoral Officer of the IEC from 1998 to 2001.

President Zuma appointed Mr Mashinini as a Commissioner of the IEC in April this year.

The awards will build and cement the confidence of entrepreneurs, in particular, those who are already in the business of producing and manufacturing. Ms Moipone Molotsi from the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Small Business Development said: “Townships are no longer just offering services but there is a shift to a greater focus on productive economic activities, manufacturing, product development and innovation.

The awards, which are the first in the country, stem from the consultative engagements that the Gauteng government held with over 50 000 entrepreneurs across 65 townships in the province last year. They are aimed at showcas- There are fifteen categories in ing, recognising and rewarding the competition, thirteen of township business excellence. which require the submission of an entry form for consideraAddressing journalists in Tem- tion. Three specialist categories bisa on October 21, MEC Maile are open to businesses owned by said: “We need a new generation young people, people with disof successful township business abilities and women. people who are engaged in various sectors of the economy, pro- To qualify for the competition, ducing the very goods that our participants must amongst othhouseholds consume on a daily ers be South African citizens basis. residing in Gauteng, own a regWe have to break the paradigm istered business, have a tax clearof townships only being con- ance certificate, financial statesumer-driven service economies ments, an annual turnover of less to townships as productive sites than R2 million. and thriving commercial centres”.

Businesses also need to be ac-

tive in the transport, automotive and components, construction, real estate, furniture and timber, food and beverage, tourism and creative industries, retail and finance as well as service driven sectors like car washes, restaurants, and beauty parlors.

The prizes for the awards are designed to address the peculiar challenges facing township businesses by offering: - Cash injections up to the value of R1 million - All expenses paid learning trip to some of the world’s leading innovators with strong entrepreneurship culture - Mentorship and incubation provided by established businesses across various trades and sectors as well as - Business tools to enhance performance and output The Call for Nominations will close on 02 November 2015, followed by a rigorous adjudication process and interviews for finalists.

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The arrested seven ‘izinyoka’ suspects, flanked by members of EMPD Anti Cable Theft Unit

The Qondis' Ishishini Lakho campaign is part of the township economy revitalization project, one of the key deliverables of the Gauteng Provincial Government. Through this campaign, the provincial government aims to ensure that businesses in the townships are formalised through registration. This will enable them to qualify for business advisory services, financing, upskilling through partnerships, investment etc. and providing services to the public and private sector.

The campaign will be delivered in two phases and extended to all Gauteng townships. The first phase will not only create awareness of the forthcoming campaign but also comprehensively prepare aspirant business owners for the company registration requirements and processes. The first phase will thus not only detail the requirements of establishing a company but the responsibility that comes with growing and managing a business. It will highlight the importance of understanding one’s market and that not all business ideas are viable. The second phase of the campaign will see the provision of company registration services in over 100 townships across the province.

A tip off from the members of community on Monday (October 12) in Katlehong, led to the members of EMPD Community Liaison and Anti-Cable Theft Units to apprehend seven suspects as well as recovering a 17 meter copper cable.

All the seven arrestees, whose ages range between 24 and 37, were caught red-handed digging up the copper-cable in an open field opposite the houses on Aphane road in Kumalo-

Starting a business is not easy, and it’s made harder if one does not have knowledge of what is required to run a business as well as having access to services that can help to ensure that the business succeeds.

The Gauteng Provincial government has heeded the call from township entrepreneurs and business owners, and we want to help you so that you can contribute effectively to the growth of our economy.

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valley section. The confiscated copper cable is estimated to be worth around R5, 000.

Over and above, three picks, six shovels and spades, one big knife, a self-made axe and three hacksaws were seized.

Charges of malicious damage to Council property and theft of underground copper cable were registered at Katlehong police station against the seven.

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THANDUXOLO CROWNED THE EKURHULENI SLAM POETRY CHAMPION

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MY HISTORY IS MY SToRY! “I had always enjoyed writing short stories

This may not be the solution we need to emancipate this country from the unjust hands of corruption, however, I know that if this was done right – results will sing like the famous song from musical-film, Sarafina, When that did not happen, I ventured into ‘freedom is coming tomorrow’.

with the hope that they’ll make it onto radio.

poetry where my writing skills gelled well with my oratory ability and today, it has yielded remarkable results,” said the elated Mkhaliphi upon winning a classic microphone and R10 000 cash at the Ekurhuleni Slam Poetry finals.

People of the earth have progressed through the ages of time, only by advancing their ways of living and raising the standards. Nations have declared their philosophies to all civilizations; the struggle for freedom is an exercise that only strengthens unity towards one aim, one destiny.

Quoting the words of revolutionary Jamaican leader, Marcus Garvey, “A man without knowledge of his history is like a tree growing without its All contestants were judged on the basis of roots.”

word choice, content, voice projection, stage presence and audience response.

The top five performers walked away with an amount of R10 000 each and a gift from the City of Ekurhuleni.

MMC for SRAC Cllr Dora Mlambo on the left handing over the classic microphone to the victorious Thanduxolo Mkhaliphi at the grand finale of the Ekurhuleni Slam Poetry competition held on Friday at the O R Tambo Cultural Precinct in Wattville.

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Young Thanduxolo Mkhaliphi from Vosloorus is the reigning champion of the Ekurhuleni Slam Poetry competition which took place in Wattville on Friday.

projected voice which echoed deep into the minds of his contenders, unravelling them until no other could possibly be crowned king of the word.

A wordsmith of note, Mkhaliphi The 19 year-old was amongst 30 mixes his lyrical content with the ambitious poets who came from all rhythm of contemporary hit songs. corners of the City of Ekurhuleni to battle it out through odes written in He captured the crowd with his well English and vernacular languages.

Ekurhuleni Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture (SRAC) Cllr Dora Mlambo said: “The City of Ekurhuleni is passionate about the advancement of young people through education and thus, we encourage all youth to make it a habit to visit libraries, to read and hone their communication abilities for that is guaranteed to open the doors of success.”

Any person who wishes to comment or object against the abovementioned intent is hereby called upon to lodge such objections/comments in writing to the undersigned within 30 days from the date of this publication.

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At that time (about five years ago) such literature was deemed ‘necessary’ towards our understanding of the English language.

The ‘school education system’ has provided a detailed summary of the events outside South Africa, irrelevant to the progression of millions of diverse cultures.

Personally, I will have my children home-schooled in African literature, religion, science and history. The curriculum I teach would see this continent as having no direction (no east, south, west and north), the ages of the civilizations of the Alexandrians to the Congo-bantu. My sons and daughters shall know their God through the eyes of an African believer and shall never pray to the skies for answers.

BY-LAWS TO GIVE EFFECT TO SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT, 2013 (ACT 16 OF 2013).

Copies of the said proposed by-laws are available for inspection and scrutiny at the Department of LED & Planning, the Municipal Website and all Lesedi Municipal Libraries. Enquiries in this regard may be directed to Mr Phiwe Mhlola at Tel: (016) 492 0252 / Email: phiwem@lesedi.gov.za.

For example, during my last year in high school, a short novel by George Orwell named ‘Animal Farm (published 1945)’ presented a metaphorical story of the Russian Communism Revolution. This political fable has taught me that “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” – a quote that I will never forget so long as this type of ‘democracy’ is the order of the day.

The Slam Poetry finals were befitting curtain raiser to the City’s O R Tambo month (Octo- It pains me to witness some youngsters in school that have forsaken their ber) celebrations which will be taking place commitment to active learning, to find that their syllabus discourages African history – not even the stories of South Africa before the 1600s. until November 1.

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History has recorded the triumphs of the Crusaders, the Masons, the Romans and the like. If my parents were born in Europe, most certainly I would know the history of my people – thanks to the lifetime investment in education and government.

Mankind’s greatest aspiration in all ages has been a quest for self-realization. Your history is only ‘your story’ when you know you had an impact in it.

President Zuma suspends Phiyega On Wednesday, October 14, Police Commissioner Victoria Phiyega (pictured) was suspended with full pay.

The President has appointed LieutenantGeneral Johannes Khomotso Phahlane as Acting National Commissioner.

Because Martin Luther was born in Germany, the world should not accept the doctrine of Protestantism.

The world is blessed by the ‘reformed’ Christian followers.

Because Alexander Hamilton and Lafayette were not born in America, Americans should not accept and appreciate the benefits they bestowed upon the nation.

The world is fortunate to have political parties and the world-shattering ‘capitalism’ ideology.

Because Marconi was an Italian, we of the new world should not make use of wireless telegraphy.

Today, people can use media of all kinds to share information from anywhere to anyone connected.

Because Africans have been subject to marginalization throughout the world by all other nationalities, the world should not become a slave to racial/tribal division and discrimination.

She has been laid-off pending the outcome of the Board of Inquiry into allegations of misconduct, her fitness to hold office and her capacity to execute official duties efficiently.

The Solution?

African history today should be of vital importance to its inhabitants, especially the natives of this continent. Let us fill our libraries with literature of daily life, art, religion, exploration, natural discoveries and inventions from our people.

Taking Phiyega’s place, General Phahlane was working as the Divisional Commissioner for Forensic Services at the SAPS.

In this modern age of Information, our collective efforts in creating and retaining the knowledge of our times lead to a well-developed and progressive history.

“President Jacob Zuma has considered the response from the National Police Commissioner, General Phiyega, received on 28 September 2015, in which she made representations to him as to why the President should not exercise the power conferred upon him under section 8(3) (a) of the South African Police Service Act, 1995, to suspend her pending the outcome of the Board of Inquiry which the President has established,” said Presidency spokesperson Bongani Majola.

According to the law; the suspension was in terms of section 8(3)(a) of the South African Police Service Act, 1995.

Knowledge is only potential power. It becomes actual power when it can be directed to a definite end. South Africans now have the power, through the media of this age, to acquire knowledge of themselves and their environment – potentially enlightening the nation towards boundless freedom beyond democracy.

Wonder why all developed countries of the world have a rich collection of records in libraries, schools, universities, museums and churches. If any of the aforementioned institutions are absent in your community, the coming generations are in trouble.

Mapepeza Community Newspaper was created with that in mind; to redress the ‘side-lining mentality’ of our state institutions and officials by our less informed members of the Republic (i.e. the mainstream media).

I know no national boundary where my people are concerned. The whole world is my province until Africa is free.

My story is history.

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WE WANT SOCCER IN THIS TOWN! Heidelberg police officer, Capt. Blose points to the hole left by the soccer poles he erected in a field in Langlaagte street.

Obviously, the nearby residents have removed them without consulting anyone. According to Blose, the love of soccer is shared by many of the people who live in town. “We used to play soocer in this field from long ago. At one time, an attempt to introduce soccer at Hoer Volkskool Heidelberg was not considered, we even had help from local soccer legend ‘Disko’ Phadima’ , but nothing happened.”

Social Crime Prevention is a priority to all SAPS officers, which states that they should contribute to reconciliation and community development in their local communities.

“With soccer, some of the officers can train to keep fit and most importantly increase our Performance Enhancement Processes - which is now at a rate of zero, because of no related initiatives taking place that we can be a part of,” said Officer Blose.

Anyone looking to assist can call him on 082 348 2931.

GOOD SAMARITANS HELP FIRE VICTIMS IN RATANDA

BY Nqobile Khumalo

A shack fire that almost took the lives of children in Ratanda extension 26, on Saturday, August 8 was stopped by the local community ‘rescue-team’ led by Puleng Mahlaba.

Help from the team and the community on the following week on August 15, which made a new shack to reside the family in. Food parcels and blankets were provided to aid the Vilakazi family.

This task team is made up of neighbours, relatives and the community of the area. Sponsors who assisted include SASSA, Lesedi Local Municipality’s Disaster Management and council- The shack’s remains immediately after the fire took the place down. lors.

The victims were left by their mother, Thoko Vilakazi; who went to a family funeral in Mpumalanga. When she got back, she was shocked to find everything she owned had gone to flames. Her children were safe as their aunt’s place after the whole incident took place.

Thoko was able to get to the Home Affairs offices and get new birth certificates for her children and her new ID. “I thank sis’ Puleng and Sheila Zimu for their mercifulness in giving my family a helping hand, may God bless them always,” said Thoko.

A newly erected shack where the Vilakazi family now lives in.

LOCAL HEROES: Sam Sibiloane, Andries Tshabalala, Sibusiso Nhlapo, Sheila Zimu and Puleng Mahlaba who rescued the shack fire victime on August 8.

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We recently also saw the shocking incidents of necklacing and gangsterism in Etwatwa; and as we head towards the festive season we need to sharpen our claws more because criminals are now on the prowl.

“Therefore there would not have been a better time to fill this position so that we ensure that the EMPD is properly led and guided during this period of the year. It is at this time of the year, more than ever, that we must be vigilant both on the roads and in dealing with crime because this is the time of year when most of our people are vulnerable and are prone to being victims of crime,” Gungubele elaborated.

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Gungubele indicated that because Mahlabe is not a member of the EMPD, the City is following all necessary processes as defined in the Police Act to ensure that the appointment is in accordance with the law.

Mahlabe shall be taking an oath of office during a parade scheduled to take place in Germiston on October 22.

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THE first weekend of October was filled with excitement and entertainment for the people of Ratanda.

On Saturday, October 3, the community crowned this year’s King and Queen of all the High Schools in the township.

Organizers of the entire ceremony, Lloyd Love Entertainment said, “It has been an interesting journey to see these young indi-

viduals grow and develop into young ladies and gentlemen“

The results of the pageant: Queen: Noluthando Nkabinde (Khanya Lesedi Secondary School) 1st Princess: Noluthando Masondo (Ratanda Secondary School) 2nd Princess: Ntokozo Nhlapo (Kgoro Ya Thuto High School) King: Makhosonke Makana [Ratanda Secondary School] 1st Prince: Lucky Mabuza (Ratanda Secondary School) 2nd Prince:

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Thabo Nkhobiso (Ratanda Secondary School) The event was supported from the parents of the students, the independent high schools and they’re cultural representatives, Heidelberg Printers, KKK Quality Foods, Japie’s Hair Salon, along with community members and local businessmen and women who actively contributed to the success of the event.

Mapepeza Community Newspaper was the

event’s media sponsor, proudly showing the results of all the previous Ratanda High Schools’ crowned finalists.

“Lloyd Love Entertainment would like to sincerely send its gratitude to everyone who has continually supported and guided us throughout.

We look forward to next year’s procession and which to grow the stakeholders and the event to greater heights,” the local organizers concluded.

Photography by Falatsi Lephuting

Queen of High School Ratanda Noluthando Nkabinde [center] with 1st Princess Noluthando Masondo [left] and 2nd Princess Ntokozo Nhlapo [right]

King of High School Ratanda 2015 Makhosonke Makana [center] with 1st Prince Lucky Mabuza [left] and 2nd Prince Thabo Nkhobiso [right]

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gAUTENg SPORT STARS SHINE!

AMA ‘GET DOWN’ (left): Gauteng SACR MEC Molebatsi Bopape and SACR Minister Fikile Mbalula know how to celebrate.

THE WINNERS (above): Akani Simbine of TUKS and the SPORT@10 Sabc1 team.

Pictures from the GP Sports Awards social pages.

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EKURHULENI OFFERS FREE PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART LESSONS FOR BUDDING CREATIVES

THE City of Ekurhuleni is calling upon all camera enthusiasts hoping to enjoy a career in photography to enroll for a free ninemonth-long digital photography course.

Although the classes began in September, enrolments are still open to all aspiring photographers between the ages of 18 and 30 years old, residing in the Tsakane, Duduza, Kwa-Thema, Nigel, Geluksdal, Brakpan and Springs areas.

The purpose of the course is to up-skill amateur photographers with entrepreneurial and professional photography skills so as to eradicate the scourge of youth unemployment in Ekurhuleni.

“As the City of Ekurhuleni we believe that this opportunity will inspire young people to develop their own enterprises and be able to generate an income through their art so that they can contribute to the economy,” said Ekurhuleni spokesperson Themba Gadebe.

The photography course is set to equip students with camera techniques such as basic and theoretical camera functions, capturing and analyzing situations, interpreting themes such as night life around Ekurhuleni, outdoors, photo journalism, architecture, people and portraiture, city life and land-scape photography.

Photography classes will be presented every Wednesday at the Duduza Library’s Group Activity Room; admission is free and cameras will be provided for the duration of the course.

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Furthermore, the City is also offering budding fine artists the opportunity to fine tune their skills through the Ekurhuleni Art Development School.

T

he fifth edition of the Gauteng Sport Awards kicked off at the Silver Star casino on Sunday evening, October 11 where Gauteng Premier David Makhura opened the awards.

This year’s awards were held under the theme “Gauteng the Enabler of Excellence”.

The awards aim to honour the provinces’ sporting heroes and heroines for their outstanding contribution and also aim to serve as a key priority of the Department in promoting the provinces ten pillar program by positioning and promoting Gauteng as the home of competitive sport, world-class sporting facilities and host to major sporting, arts and culture events.

MEC for Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Molebatsi Bopape said: “Sport takes people from different walks of life and unites them. As a nation having recently celebrated 60 years of the Freedom charter, we celebrate our sporting talent who not only entertain, but also create opportunities for social cohesion thus demonstrating the

unifying nature of sport.

It is here in Gauteng where many great sport men and women have carved their names in sport history.”

After weeks of suspense the winners in 16 categories were announced and the excitement of the awards also spilt over onto social media with the lucky winners expressing gratitude and receiving messages of congratulations on social media.

Former Springbok scrum half Joost van der Westhuizen received the lifetime achievement award while the sport personality of the year went to Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk. Van Wyk was not at the awards but she tweeted “Thank u to everyone who has supported me in everything i do! This award goes out to ALL of u! Couldnt have done it without you so blessed.”

The sport journalist of the year award went to ANN7’s Mahreen Chenia while the best Sport programme of the year when to SABC 1’S Sport@10 which airs every Wednesday at 10.

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The classes will assist students whose schools do not offer art as a subject and out-of-school youth who are interested in forging a career in the visual arts.

Registration for the art classes is open until Friday October 9, and will take place until May next year.

Free art classes are available at the following venues: • Springs Community Hall (Saturdays 09:00 – 11:30); • Geluksdal Library (Wednesdays 14:00 – 16:30); • Kwa-Thema Library Group Activity Room (Mondays and Tuesdays 14:00 – 16:30); • Rhoo Hlatshwayo Art Centre (Daveyton Wednesdays 14:00 – 16:30); • Phomolong Community Hall (Tembisa Mondays 15:00 – 17:30); • Bokamoso Secondary School (Tembisa - Tuesdays 14:30 – 17:00); • Oakmoore Community Centre (Tembisa Tuesdays 14:30 – 17:00).

Photography course and art class enrollment forms are available at the Springs Art Gallery.

Candidates may contact Thabo Sekoaila on 011 999 8726 or E-mail thabo.sekoaila@ ekurhuleni.gov.za for more information.

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