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Editor: (078)221 8002 Adverts: (083)758 3892 Email: info@mapepezamedia.co.za The Mapepeza Newspaper has tragically lost one of their own. Mookgo Liza Mahlangu was only 20 years old when she passed away on Saturday evening on the Day of Reconciliation (December 16). Ratanda Police have opened an inquest case docket to investigate the cause of her sudden death. “We’ve only known her for over two months now. She fitted right in the editorial team, loved by everyone and very dedicated to proving herself. Mookgo was indeed the light bulb around the office, not only because she was light-skinned and beautiful but she always showed concern for everyone of us. When I heard the news of her passing, I couldn’t process it. Thinking about how the rest of the colleagues would take it, I decided to tell them a little later when the police confirmed it was true.” said Mapepeza Editor Stephen Seakgwe.
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home to share with us - anything she bought we shared together. Another highlight was her unending concern for other people, she always asked everyone if they’re aright. In the little time that we had with her, we truly remember her and may her soul rest in eternal peace.” concluded the Editor. Mahlangu finished her matric in 2015 and worked for one year before coming to Mapepeza. In November, she was officially welcomed to the editorial team as the language translator and reporter. She is survived by her extended family, spouse and infant child.
Rest In Peace Mookgo Mahlangu, we’ll always miss you...
Mookgo joined Mapepeza in October to help the team translate some of the editorial content from English to Sesotho. It didn’t take a week for her to get used to the dynamic, young workforce. Her kind and humble character became the one that defined her role in the newsroom. “She always bought lunch from her
SASSA, SAPO ba fehleletsi tumellanong ka Kerante! By Mookgo Mahlangu
South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) le South African Post Office (SAPO) e tekene tsebedisano mmoho le mmuso e tshepang hore etla tleya bophelo ho tsela ntjha ya ho fumana tjhelete ya Kerante (penshene). Komiti ya Social Security, elatelwapele ke Mosebeletsi o sehlohlolong Jeff Radebe, o la etsa tsebiso ka Sontaha (10 Tshitwe) ya tsebetsano e la tekenwa. Lekgotla la Molaotheo le fele SASSA hore e fane ka polane e feletseng ho le lekgotla ka di 8 Tshitwe 2017 e hlalosang hore e tla patala jwang tjhelete e fetang ho
R17 milijone ho ba amohele ba tjhelete ya kerante. Ka Tlhakubele(March) selemong sefeteleng , Lekgotla la Molaotheo le la ekeletsa konteraka ya SASSA le Cash Paymaster Services (CPA) ka selemo hore SASSA etle e kgone ho patala ba amohele ba dikerante. Konteraka e na e ne tolahale hore e na le bofokodi ke Lekgotla la Molaotheo ka 2014,kabe e felitse ka di 31 tsa Tlhakubele (March) 2017, empa lekgotla le e le la emisa konteraka eo ka hore hotle ho kgonahale ho patala batho, ha SASSA etle etsa leqheka le leng pele ho 1 Mmesa (April) 2018.
Vaal Marina recovers from Tornado!
Festive Celebrations are on at Heidelberg Mall!
These two lucky siblings have their moment with Father Christmas during their visit to the mall. The Heidelberg Mall has organized a Holiday entertainment programme, running daily from the 8 until 21 December 2017. Activities include a kids play area and cinema, exhibitions, go-kart and more.
Emfuleni ‘Resolves’ To Pay Water Debts!
Ekurhuleni Boosts it’s E.M.S Fleet!
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Mmuso o phethela letsolo la 16 Days of Activism!
STOP ATTACKS ON EMERGENCY WORKERS! Another boost to City’s EMS fleet! The Ekurhuleni and Johannesburg EMS emergency vehicles and fire station centers. The Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) has added another six-brand new medical response vehicles worth about R1,8 million. The six Primary Response Vehicles, or PRVs, have been fitted with medical equipment and will be operated by paramedics from the three-operationThe attacks affect unarmed emergency al regions of the City. personnel in many ways, which will impact This boost will relieve pressure from negatively on the communities who needs the paramedics in responding to emergencies of all kinds during this their services. festive season.
hereby urges motorists and communities to cooperate with its Disaster and Emergency Management Services (paramedics, emergency vehicles etc.). These attacks are irrational, in that they eventually reduce EMS resources, which are meant to save lives. Speaking at the Ekurhuleni Press Club recently, Spokespersons of the City of Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Services, Robert Mulaudzi and William Ntladi told the media that the two cities were experiencing an increase in the attacks on their staff including damage to
"In one of the attacks, one member had to discontinue practising as a firefighter because of the injuries she sustained. Other staff members are undergoing medical treatments and emotional counselling. "Several vehicles had to be discontinued because of the damages that occurred during the attacks," Ntladi said.
Letsolo le na haholo ne le behele tjhebo ho ditsela tsa ho thibela tlekefatso etsahalang ho basadi le bana. Mahareng a letsolo le na ,dikgatello dila bewa ho lemosa batho ka ditsebitso tse teng ho mahlasepha a tlekefetso .
An information meeting held on Friday, December 10 confirmed that the Qhaqholla Primary School in Ratanda township will be transformed into a school for children with special needs. The new special needs school, or MID school is now at an advanced stage and is set to be open next year, according to a report from the meeting.
Sepheo sa letsolo le na ke ho ruta setjhaba ka diketso tsa tlekefatso tse etsahalang ka hare malabeng le hore Mmuso o we kemesetse ka ho thusa mahlasepha jwang
The meeting was attended by the affected parents of learners from Qhaqholla and the Sedibeng District Circuit management, joined by the Parliamentary Constituency Office (PCO) representatives.
A progress report was given, revealing that the school has been approved but most of the groundwork has not yet started. Site inspections and some meetings between stakeholders have taken place, led by the task team. This school is made for children with physical and mental challenges that need specialized attention during the learning and teaching process.
Mmuso o la phethela letsolo la 16 Days of Activism Kgahlano le Tlhekefetso ya Basadi le Bana. Letsolo le na le qadile ka di 25 tsa Pudungwana (November 25) le behile tjhebo haholo ho diphephetso tsa tlekefatso tse amang basadi le bana. Letsolo la selemong se ne letshwawe ka tlasa mokotaba wa :”Count me in: Together moving a non-violent South Africa forward, 2017 the year of OR Tambo and OR Tambo and the emancipation of women”.
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Primary School to be transformed soon.
Affected learners from the closing school are being assisted by the Gauteng Education Department with applications to local schools with space.
Vaal Marina recovers from Tornado!
Historic Paternity Leave Bill passed! Fathers can look forward to more Mme Sara Mtshali explains to Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Midtime with their newborns follow- vaal Local Municipality mayor Bongani Baloyi the damages to her home by ing the passing of the Labour Laws the Tornado that struck the Vaal Marina area on Monday evening. Amendment Bill by the National Clean up operations in Vaal will continue to work closely Assembly, set to give dads more Marina, Midvaal, Gauteng, together to bring humanitarwill resume this morning as ian relief to residents affected paid paternity leave. the community rebuilds their by the storm. Deputy President Cyril Ramapho- homes damaged by the mas- According to the municipality, sa congratulated the author of the sive tornado on Monday, De- about 1 500 people have been affected by the tornado which Bill, African Christian Democratic cember 11. Party (ACDP) Member of Parlia- The residents will rebuild af- left some families homeless. Of fected areas in Mamello in- these, about 50 people were inment, Cheryllyn Dudley. “I wish to extend congratulations formal settlement, Dennisville jured. Reports from media also to Cheryllyn Dudley of the ACDP. Township and Vaal Marina confirm that four people died Thanks to Dudley, the Labour Laws plots with the help of the Red during the natural disaster that Amendment Bill enables fathers to Ants and the Gauteng Disaster swept away holiday homes and Management Services. other infrastructure. take [more] paternity leave.” The current legislation allows The Vaal Marina area is locatfathers of newborns and adopted ed on the shoreline of the Vaal The affected families have been provided temporary shelter children under the age of two years Dam River a total of three days paternity leave. Electricity which was affected where they are being provided by the storm has already been with food and water. Gospel singer Lebo Sekgobela (Lion of The new bill however, does not restored. Premier David Judah fame) arrived with her expressly state how many days Gauteng should be added to the current pa- Makhura, who visited the area team to bring relief and festive the following day, said they cheer to affected families. ternity leave. Significantly, the bill also includes provisions for 10 weeks parental adoption leave if the baby is under two years which will apply to only one of the adoptive parents. Provisions for surrogacy leave, increased Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and maternity benefits are also included in the legislation. -SANews
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Earlier in August, the executive mayor Mzwandile Masina alongside MMC of Department of Community Safety, Cllr Vivianne Chauke
unveiled new ambulances and PRVs at the Leon Farreira Fire Station in Boksburg. During his address at the opening, mayor Masina said that ambulances are a provincial competency. But the mayor said the City must not live with the burden of residents unable to get emergency medical services, so they did their part in boosting the existing fleet. "Ideally, we should have 318 ambulances to better service the people. A procurement plan to get additional 20 vehicles to increase the fleet to 100. At the end of our administration in 2019, we must have reached 320 ambulances," said the executive mayor four months ago.
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Emfuleni, Rand Water agree on payment plan The municipality made the commitment during a meeting between the Department of Water and Sanitation, the Gauteng Department of Human Settlements, the Emfuleni Local Municipality and Rand Water. The meeting, held at the Sedibeng District Municipality offices, was aimed at finding an agreement regarding a payment plan by Emfuleni to Rand Water to ensure the continued supply of bulk water services. A team of officials presented the agreement between the municipality and Rand Water to political principals entailing a commitment to pay R150 million on 11 December 2017. A shortfall of R30 million is to be worked into a longer term payment arrangement, which is broken down into R11 million per month over 24 months. In total, Emfuleni owes the Rand Water board about R270 153 387.
The Emfuleni Local Municipality also committed to ensuring its billing system is sufficiently responsive to enhance compliance with the Local Government Municipal Systems Act and give comfort to the municipality’s clients. “Part of ensuring the long term sustainability of water supply must include addressing the billing challenges. I want to assure residents of Emfuleni, business and various other users that we are working on billing improvement, and assure them that there will not be any water cuts and lives will not be in-
terrupted,” said the new Emfuleni Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Jacob Khawe. Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane welcomed the agreement and commitment by the municipality to ensure the water debt is paid. She said the department was hopeful that other municipalities which are in debt for water supply will follow the example made by Emfuleni. The department has received at least 11 proposals from various municipalities indicating willingness to come to payment arrangements with the Department of Water and Sanitation
Emfuleni Local Municipality Executive Mayor, Jacob Khawe and Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane share a moment during the meeting to resolve the municipality’s water debts with Rand Water.
BEWARE WHEN MAKING BANK TRANSACTIONS THIS FESTIVE! Safety tips while withdrawing or conveyance of money
• Don't withdraw huge amount of money • Always be in the company of someone when withdrawing or conveyance of money. • Check on cars and people following you from the bank. • If being followed, change route or direction. If you noticed suspicious people or car following you, call police for assistance. • Always be in possession of police contact numbers. • While on bank or ATM queues, check in people next to you for future identification.
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• Societies, stokvels and clubs should avoid sharing money in a public and unsecured environment • Societies, stokvels and clubs should rather request banks to deposit the money into their bank accounts • Don't allow stranger to offer help at the ATMs • Don't give your bank card pin number to someone. • Always cover or protect your bank card pin number. • Avoid to be offered lift by strangers or by people impersonating as police officers.
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Ho baahi bohle ba Sedibeng hotswa ka makgalo oohle Re qala sehla sa ho abelana le ho kgathallana-Sehla sa Monyaka. Ke hlokometse hore Sehla sa ho fana le ho abelana hase bakeng sa Sehla sena sa Monyaka feela . Tsatsing le leng le le leng , boholo ba baahi ba Sedibeng ba nehetse ba ba ba inehela e le bona, malapeng a bona, mosebetsing, sechabeng le naheng ya rona -ele ha ho tsitlallelwa ho aha bokamoso bo tjhatsi tlasa maemo afe kapa afe . .ke tlala boikokobetso e bile .ke ikutlwa .ke hlomphuwe ho sebelletsa lelapa, setjhaba se sa itjhebeng ele sona, se bile se ikemiseditse ho sebetsa ka thata. Ka hona hare jaleng le ho tsamaisa moya o hlahisang boleng ba Botho (Value of Ubuntu ), re bile re etsa selemo sa 2017, Sehleng sa monyaka, ebe Sehla se Matla , e long ho abelana le ho fana. Sena .ke selemo moo re ketekang Mokgaka, e leng O.R. Tambo, re tebisa bonngwe, kopano le ho aha sechaba se phethehileng, ka sehlohlolong Sehla sena sa Monyaka se bua ka ho tsotellana le ho abelana. Ka hona hare: Re thuse.ng beng ka rona ba se nang seo ba se beang tafoleng. Mema ngwana ya hlokang ka Keresemese o abelane bona le yena . Sebedisa tjhelete eo oe sebelleditseng ka thata ka kelohloko, me o hopole hore dikolo di a bulwa haufinyana mme ho hlokahala diphahlo tsa Sekolo (Uniform). Nehelana ka pakana tsa bananyana tsa ho ithusa (Sanitary Towels). Ke fetisa diteboho ka tshebedisano mmoho
ele ha re aha sebaka se bolokehileng le setjhaba se hatetseng pele . E mong le e mong wa lona o bohlokwa, esitana le oona matsapa .ao re a etsang ho fetola moruo wa rona wa naha le bokgoni Mabatoweng. Lemong sena sa 2017 re keteka lemo sa mashopedi -nngwe(21years), Molaotheo sehlohong sena :-"Selemo sa OR Tambo, ho bile ho ketekwa le ho saenwa ha Molaotheo: Ho tebiswa ha bonngwe (Unity), le ho fetolwa ha moruo wa wa naha". .ke etsa boipiletso ho baetapele, ho .bo Ramesebetsi(Bahiri), Baetapele ho tsa Thuto, Temo le Bohahlaudi. -Banna le Basadi le .bo Rakgwebo ho sebetsa mmoho le rona ntle le phomolo ho fetoleng moruo wa naha, ele ha re tsosa tshepo le ditoro. Re sa keteka Sehla sa Monyaka le malapa a rona, metswalle le baratuwa; Le seke la nwa, ebe lea kganna (Do not drink and drive), Qoba bohale le ntwa tse sa hlokahaleng ditseleng.(Road rage) Ha re hlokomeleng bana ba rona mme re ba rute ho nka boikarabello le ho dula ba bolokehile ka nako tsohle Ka hodima tsohle, re tshwanetse ke ho nka nako ho imatlafatsa le ho elellwa Mohau wa Modimo ya Malta oohle, Mmopi wa rona, mme re mo tlotlise diphuthehong tsa rona tsa fapaneng. Mahlohonolo a Keresemese le a lemo se setjha.
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t’s that time again to say Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. It’s hard to believe just how months, weeks and days fly by. This past year has been a year of many accomplishments for Lesedi. Our community has drawn together and we have accomplished more than ever before. Even in challenging circumstances, through the shared ownership of our municipality we managed to accomplish quite a few notable and sustainable projects and programmes towards better service delivery and better livelihoods for the people of Lesedi. A lot has been planned for the new year, we just aim to improve on where we are ending the year on. As we celebrate this holiday season, I hope we will spend more time with family and friends. Let’s use this time to reflect and count our blessings. The greatest gift we could exchange this season is to serve one another. May I ask you all to remember your neighbors at this time of year, especially the elderly and those who live alone. I would also like to extend a special welcome to those who have come home to Lesedi to be with their families and hope that you have a wonderful time. Those that are travelling, travelling mercies and remember to get the little ones properly buckled up at the back.
My very best wishes go to those who are sick at home or in hospital this festive season and I wish you a speedy recovery. And on behalf of Lesedi Local Municipality, I wish you all the love and blessings of the season. We look forward with anticipation to another great year in 2018. Happy Holidays!
Cllr Lerato F. Maloka, Executive Mayor of Lesedi Local Municipality
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The year has seen a number of major initiatives implemented, which seek to strengthen service delivery and build from the gains and achievements of the previous administration. The City of Ekurhuleni continues to strengthen its identity as a synergised and integrated city, getting rid of the “nine towns” stigma. Through the Siyaqhuba rapid service delivery programme, we have managed to harness relations with our communities. It is with humble appreciation that the programme has become synonymous with service delivery. The commitment demonstrated by our departments indicates that Siyaqhuba can only grow from strength to strength. Our joint efforts in all levels of the city will ensure this outcome. I wish to thank each and every one of you for making the City of Ekurhuleni function as effectively as possible. Our external corporate image has improved and we maintain standards of fiscal prudence. As we usher into the festive season, I urge everyone to rest, indulge and more importantly spend time with family. During the year we are all embroiled in the system of governance; at times this requires immense sacrifice which affects the most important institution, the family. May this festive season be one of reflection, happiness and reconnection with loved ones. Human Capital is the engine and essence of any institution, therefore this requires that we all take care of ourselves, mentally, physical and emotionally. Holidays are indeed an important time for such resuscitation.
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nother protracted year has swiftly passed leaving us overwhelmed with its burdens, challenges achievements and tribulations. 2017 marks the first year of the current administration and naturally teething problems have been present. However, we must appreciate the efforts and dedicated team of the entire city towards the transition.
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“When I see lovers’ names carved in a tree, I don’t think it’s sweet. I just think it’s surprising how many people bring a knife on a date.”
- Thabiso (Ratanda, GP)
BE HUMBLE, SIT DOWN!
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Rom 12:3 for by the grace (unmerited favor of God) given to me I warn everyone among you not to estimate {and} think of himself more highly than he ought [not to have an exaggerated opinion of his own importance], but to rate his ability with sober judgment, each according to the degree of faith apportioned by God to him.
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postle Paul did not have a problem with the Christian community in Rome having confidence in themselves, God’s gifts or even their achievements. By the way it was through Paul’s testimonies of what God has done in his life that saw many Jews and gentiles being converted to Christianity; therefore the scripture does not imply that we should be silence when God blesses us. The apostle’s warning was for those whose achievements make them look down on others. Testimonies of success, breakthrough, progress etc. were meant to uplift hope for the hopeless, encourage the discouraged; it was not meant for showing off or boasting. Paul was warning the Christians in Rome not to look down on others simply because they’re less gifted than them, according to Deuteronomy 8:18 it is God who gives us strength to prosper, without doubt prosperity comes from God and not on merit but by his grace.
Merry Christmas to fellow Christians and a wonderful and peaceful festive season to everyone. Do remain safe and cautious during this period, as this is equally a period where roads are very busy. Safe travels to those travelling.
Cllr Mzwandile Masina, Executive Mayor of City of Ekurhuleni
Because of his beauty and elegance Satan’s heart grew proud, and we know that pride comes before a fall. God resist the proud and gives grace to the humble. In your season make sure not to be swallowed and overwhelmed by the moment, remain humble even when God uses you beyond measure, when God graciously increases you learn to sit down and be humble. AFRAID AGITATED ANGUISH BLUE BORED CHEERY DARK DOWN DREAD EDGY
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Prayer: Dear Lord, I repent from my proud heart, and pray that you teach me to remain humble all the time, Amen
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This bacterial disease can be found in nature mostly soil, water and contaminated food. After the listeria enters the body, it can take 3-70 days for you to get sick. Listeriosis affects newborns, elderly, pregnant women and people with weak immune systems due to chronical diseases. Symptoms include flu like illness with diarrhoea, fever, vomiting and weakness of the body.
Since there is no vaccine or pre-exposure prophylaxis for preventing this disease. People can prevent themselves from this disease by: • Washing their hands regularly • Separating raw food and cooked food • Keeping food at safe temperatures • Using safe water when preparing food • Keeping fridges at below 4 C and freezers below -18 C • Avoiding raw or unpasteurized milk or dairy products •Already prepared food over the counter (prepared salads, cold meat) For more information , people can contact the Outbreak Response Unit or the Centre for Enteric NICD Hotline +27 828839920 Results inquires +27 11 386 6404
24 HOUR EXTENDED HEALTH SERVICES THIS FESTIVE SEASON! While some primary health clinics will close at 13:00 on Friday, December 22, ahead of the holiday period, the city’s 24-hour community health care centres will continue operating throughout the festive season.
Listeriosis is a bacterial disease caused by Grampositive, rod shaped bacterium and listeria monocytogenes. This listeria monocytogenes bacteria causes the Listeriosis to mutate rapidly to avoid all immune responses to treatment.
“The outbreak has claimed lives of 37 people and counting with 557 confirmed cases of the disease”,said the Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi.
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The City of Ekurhuleni’s Primary health care clinics that operate during normal working hours will only be open from 27 to 29 December, and will be functioning with skeleton staff. See below the health care centres that operate 24-hours (Customer Care area): Daveyton Main Community Day Centre (Daveyton): Stand 9307, Empilsweni Street, Daveyton KwaThema Community Health Centre (KwaThema): 7001 Moshoeshoe Street Kwathema
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Nokuthela Ngwenya Community Health Centre (Nigel): Vlakfontein Road, P O Box 508, Dunnottar, 1590 Phillip Moyo Community Health Centre (Etwatwa): 6944 Etwatwa Ext 9, Mandela Section Benoni Esangweni Community Health Centre (Edenvale): 219 Mpilo Street, Esangweni Section, Tembisa Ethafeni Midwife Obstetric Unit (Tembisa 1): 43 Bennin Steet, Ethafeni Section, Ethafeni Park Jabulane Dumane Community Health Centre (Vosloorus): 257 Nguza Street, Ext 2, Vosloorus Pholapark Community Health Centre (Thokoza): 10054 Mzimkulu & Letutula, Phola Park
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Ramokonopi Community Health Centre (Katlehong 2): 819 Portion B, Ramokonopi
LESEDI TO CLOSE MUNICIPAL OFFICES THIS FESTIVE SEASON! The Lesedi Local Municipality has given notice of the closing of municipal offices ahead of the festive holidays. From Friday December 22 until January 2, 2018 the municipality’s offices and staff will not be available to assist residents. For electrical faults, water or sewer blockage, fire and emergency medical services (paramedics) or urgent enquiries; please contact the Lesedi’s emergency office on 016 341 4327 or 016 341 3116. Prepaid electricity customers are advised to make or purchase on time to avoid any inconveniences or any possible disruptions. Please contact prepaid electricity service provider CONLOG at 031 268 111 for any issues related to electricity meter boxes. Customers can pay their accounts electronically or make direct deposit to the following banking details: ABSA bank, Account Name: Lesedi Local Municipality, Account number: 5 000 000 66, use your municipal account number as reference.
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The contestants of the 2018 Mrs World pageant recently visited the heritage sites around the City of Ekurhuleni. During their tour, the 40 beautiful contestants interacted with residents both young and old, plus the occasion featured Christmas gifts from the City mayoress Sinazo Masina and MMC Dorah Mlambo to kids at a local orphanage.
More than 60 senior citizens received groceries and blankets from Ward 63 Councillor Nomsa Phakathi, Ward Committee Chairperson Nhlanhla Mahlobo and their ward committee at Siluma Old Home on Saturday – December 9.
New Heidelberg Supermarket opens near R23 Road! The Heidelberg R and M Supermarket was established a month ago, rooted from a 15 year friendship between David (former CocaCola employee and also worked as a panel beater) and local taxi owner Ace. It was back in 2014 when the friends came up with an idea of a butchery, to make access to fast-food more quicker and convenient to people in Heidelberg and to contribute to township economy.
people that have already employed in our butchery, but we are planning to have 50 people working here by the year 2020.� said the duo.
“Now that the supermarket is operational our vision is to create jobs for at least 50 people in this supermarket unit and expand to other towns at a later stage. There are about 10
The business opens at 7:00 in the morning and closes at 18:00, and for this December customers can get meat at a very special price until 31 December 2017.
Although the supermarket is still new with only a month of operating plus having two entrepreneurs managing the business , there are challenges like being new to this operation and getting the Liquor license.
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Mandela Remembered in Gauteng!
Mapepeza Newspaper
#MANDELARWR CITY OF TSHWANE STREETS FILLED WITH MESSAGES OF SUPPORT FOR THE LATE MADIBA The Gauteng government has thanked the over 19,000 people who gathered to participate in the Mandela Remembrance Walk and Run on Sunday, December 10. The Union Buildings was the starting point for the event, in which the officials of government and civic societies lit candles to honour four years since Madiba's death. Posters and signs with messages of support in remembering the late Madiba were held by all who came, and the race concluded with a prize giving ceremony hosted by Gauteng Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Faith Mazibuko. She handed the prizes to both male and female winners of the Mandela Remembrance 10km marathon. During his speech to the thousands of participants, Advocate George Bizos said we should learn from Nelson Mandela’s life and legacy. He also shared his best memories with Madiba. Another dear friend of Mandela and struggle stalwart Sophie de Bruyn said: 'We come here every year to rededicate ourselves to continue promoting Madiba's legacy.'