eMapepeza Issue 32 - 10August

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South Africa bids farewell to talented rapper, PRO! Linda Mkhize, better known by his stage name ProKid or PRO, was a South African rapper and producer has passed away.

The death was confirmed on Wednesday night, August 8 by several media reports and tributes on social media.

He was known for rapping in a mixture of South African township vernacular and English on township life or Kasi. The ‘Bumpa-Bumpa’ and ‘Woz’uzobabona’ hit-maker has truly paved the path for township and vernacular hip hop artists, releasing five studio albums (Snakes & Ladders, Heads & Tails, Dankie San, Continua and DNA).

Linda was born on June 25, 1981 in Soweto. He was as an artist signed to the Gallo Record Company after his independently released track 'Soweto' gained popularity. Soon after his first album, Prokid made his presence felt by releasing hit after hit song.

In a statement released by the rapper’s family, Pro suffered a severe seizure attack, whilst visiting friends in Johannesburg. When paramedics were called in to assist, they did their best to revive him to no avail.

Fans and colleagues in the music industry have taken to social media with tributes to the artist.

Fellow hip-hop artist Proverb called ProKid a legend, while Red Button and Tweezy said he was inspiration. His family has asked for privacy and details on his memorial and funeral service will be announced in time. Funeral arrangements are already underway, with government officials set to visit the Mkhize family in Soweto.

ProKid is survived by his parents, his wife Ayanda, his three-year-old daughter Nonkanyezi, his brothers and his extended family.

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Kids are being placed in schools - Gauteng The placement of pupils in Grade 1 and Grade 8, who applied for 2019 admissions with the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), is now under-way.

The department confirmed that as of 3 August 2018, it started placing pupils in school.

“This means all parents who applied for the 2019 admissions for Grade 1 and Grade 8 during the application period (16 April 2018 to 28 May 2018) will receive offers of placement via SMS. “Parents must visit our website www.gdeadmissions.gov.za to accept or reject the offer of placement within seven working days,” said the GDE. In the event of lost login credentials, such as username and password, the department urged parents to contact its call centre on 0800 000 789 or visit the nearest district office.

“If parents fail to respond to the offer of placement, it will result in the sacrificing of the offer to the next applicant on the waiting list.

Parents with pending status on the system are requested to be patient as offers will be issued throughout the placement period,” said the department.

Parents who failed to submit the required documents to the schools during the allocated time-frame of 16 April 2018 to 5 June 2018 have been given another chance to submit their applications.

“Parents are requested to submit documents at District Offices from Monday, 10 September to Friday, 14 September 2018. These applicants and all those who could not be placed by schools due to capacity will be placed by districts,” said the GDE. According to the department, it plans to place all Grade 1 and 8 learners for the 2019 academic year by 31 October 2018

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“There is no social revolution without the liberation of women” - THOMAS SANKARA

Bible verse of the Week:

“The older women likewise, that they be reverent in behaviour, not slanderers, not given too much wine, teachers of good thingsThat they admonish the young women to love their husbands, to love their children... TITUS 2:3-4

Womens Month Blitz In Benoni And Katlehong Successful!

Between August 3 and 7, the ladies in uniform from the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department, Gauteng Traffic Police and National Traffic Police mounted roadblocks in Benoni and Katlehong between sunset and sunrise.

On Friday, August 3, about 30 drivers from the N12 freeway by Putfontein (Benoni) were arrested for driving while under the influence of alcohol and ten fines issued for various offences.

In Katlehong on Tuesday morning (August 7), about

455 motor vehicles were stopped and inspected.

Police issued 44 traffic fines, including sharing some pamphlets about gender-based violence to commuters and road users.

The arrested drivers were detained at the Benoni police stations for driving while under the influence of alcohol.

They were expected to appear in the Benoni Magistrates’ Court. This is an ongoing operation for the duration of August to commemorate Womens Month.

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Speaking out against abuse of women and children!

Members of the SA Police and Community Policing Forum in Katlehong organized an joint prayer meeting in partnership with the Ekurhuleni Metro Police, Correctional Services Ekurhuleni Traffic department and the local churches.

Held at the Huntersfield Stadium on Wednesday, August 8, the aim was to condemn all forms of gender-based violence especially against women. The theme of the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prayer Day was “Not In My Name!”. The local security cluster wanted to send a strong message that perpetrators and abusers will not be tolerated in the community.

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“Society remains violent against women”

-Pres. Ramaphosa

Mzansi President Cyril Ramaphosa says government will host a Gender Summit which is aimed at addressing challenges faced by women, at the end of August.

The President said this when he addressed the Women’s Day celebrations in Mbekweni in Paarl in the Western Cape on Thursday (August 9). The President said, meanwhile, that the society remained violent against women as well as those who don’t conform to gender. He said in ways that are both subtle and brutal, women are subjected each and every day to verbal, emotional and physical abuse.

He said in a society that has long struggled against gender-based violence, the assault on the integrity and humanity of women has reached unprecedented levels.

“While it is difficult to establish the full extent of this epidemic – as many offences go unreported –

studies show that the lifetime experience of South African women of gender-based violence is higher than the global average.Disturbingly, a significant percentage of South African men admit to perpetrating violence against women. Women are abused by virtue of the fact that they are women, transgender, are gender non-conforming or because of their sexual orientation,” the President said.

“Government is committed to doing its part through policies, programmes and practices that dramatically reduce levels of gender-based violence – and ultimately eradicate it – that ensure swift action against perpetrators, and which provide necessary support and protection to survivors of violence.

“Ultimately, however, violence against women is a societal issue – it requires that all of us, wherever we are, are actively engaged in ending this brutal assault on our people and on our society,” he said.

President Ramaphosa delivers the keynote address at 2018 National Womens Day Celebrations themed “100 Years of Albertina Sisulu, Woman of Fortitude: Women United in Moving South Africa Forward” at the Mbekweni Rugby Stadium, Paarl, Western Cape Province.

R.I.P Winston Ntshona!

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and comrades of acclaimed actor and playwright Winston Ntshona who passed away on August 2.

“We are saddened by the loss of a leading light in our creative sector; one who caused us in the audience to focus attention on his compelling performance, while he caused us to reflect on ourselves and the human condition.

“Mr Ntshona will be remembered for his immeasurable contribution to the creative industry and performance art in particular, which he leveraged as a platform of resistance against apartheid,” said President Ramaphosa.

Ntshona’s gifts in performance art were widely appreciated when he collaborated with his peers – the equally celebrated John Kani and Athol Fugard – in the political dramas “Sizwe Banzi is Dead” and “The Island”.

Ntshona was a protest theatre stalwart who captivated audiences globally and earned a prestigious Tony Award for Best Actor from the American Theatre Wing and Broadway League in recognition of his exceptional performances.

“Winston Ntshona embodied in the important role that artists played in exposing the injustices of apartheid and moving people

in South Africa and elsewhere to act against an unjust regime.

As an artist with a just cause, he ensured that the curtain would never come down on our struggle," said President Ramaphosa.

In 2010, Ntshona was awarded the National Order of Ikhamanga in Silver for his excellent contribution to the theatre and arts scene in South Africa.

“Winston Ntshona is a one-ofa-kind, one-in-a-generation artist whose impact on our world today is inscribed on South Africa’s history for generations that follow to draw lessons from and uplift our nation as he has done in his lifetime.

“Our hearts are heavy as a towering tree of knowledge has fallen, and yet we are comforted to know that his work will continue through those he helped shape in instilling social consciousness through arts and culture. May his soul rest in peace,” said President Ramaphosa.

Vaal River sample results are still pending! - DWS The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the results on water samples taken for analysis following the fish kills in the Vaal River are still pending.

The department said it has recently been inundated with reports of fish kills in the Vaal River, especially at the Vaal Barrage and downstream.

Department spokesperson Sputnik Ratau said one of the findings in an investigation initiated by the department in 2010 was that most of the fish kills in the area was caused by chronic stress conditions due to the sustained lower oxygen concentrations, which is a result of natural variations.

“Most of the investigations concluded that the fish kills were caused by seasonal weather changes, while others were inconclusive, mainly due to late reporting,” Ratau said.

He said in the latest media inquiry dated 23 July 2018 regarding this phenomenon, preliminary investigations indicated the absence of any dead fish at the

alleged site, and that the incident occurred a week before where there was a drastic drop in temperature.

However, samples were taken for analysis and the results are still pending. In terms of the failing infrastructure at Emfuleni Municipality, Ratau said the department is carrying out its regulatory functions and support is being provided to the municipality.

To date, Ratau said, the department has issued five notices and six directives to the municipality in relation to the sewage spillages along the Sedibeng sewer scheme.

The department is also looking at finding additional funding for operations and maintenance to complete the construction of Module 6 and complete the upgrade of Modules 1 – 5, which are not operating at full capacity.

Ratau said the department is also cognisant of the process underway by the Gauteng Provincial Government in terms of Section 139, which is still at the level of the National Council of Provinces

INITIATION BILL TAKEN TO THE PEOPLE FOR A PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS! Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Government and Traditional Affairs will from next week solicit input from South Africans on the Customary Initiation Bill.

The committee will undertake public hearings throughout the country on the Bill, starting in Port Elizabeth on Monday. The public hearings are intended to put meaning into Parliament’s the constitutional obligation to ensure public participation in legislation-making.

The Customary Initiation Bill is intended to, among other things: Provide for the effective regulation of customary initiation practices; Provide for the establishment of a National Initiation Oversight Committee (NIOC) and Provincial Initiation Coordinating Committees (PICCs) and their functions; Delineate responsibilities, roles and functions of various role players involved in initiation practices or its governance aspects; and Provide for effective regulation of initiation schools.

The programme for the public hearings is available here: https://tinyurl.com/ya2khv7k

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Gert Sibande TVET Balfour honours students! #PleaseCallMe movement marches to ConCourt & JSE! On Friday, August 10 the members of various political parties and the #pleasecallme movement joined together in a march against Vodacom. This demonstration caused traffic jams within the busy Johannesburg and Sandton streets.

Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng had earlier granted the movement permission to hand over their memorandum to the Constitutional Court.

The memorandum was well received by the ConCourt during the march, which concluded at the offices of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) offices in Sandton. The move to the JSE was a strategic one, as the movement anticipated that their presence would affect Vodacom’s share prices on the listings.

“We want to fight the matter to its finality. Vodacom must abide by the Constitutional Court ruling. For the past ten years, Nkosana Makhate has been in and out of courts. In 2016, Constitutional Court pronounced Mr Makhate must be paid within reasonable time. They were supposed to settle the matter within reasonable time.

But as we have heard from media reports and sources, the negotiations are deadlocked and Mr Makhate has not been paid,” said Modise Setoaba, convenor of the #PleaseCallMe movement in an interview.

Nkosana Makate from Katlehong in Ekurhuleni, is the brainchild of the "Please call me" idea.

Vodacom was the first network in South Africa to use a 'Please call me' services followed by other Networks. The cell network giant truly benefited from the concept for almost 20 years without acknowledging or compensation Nkosana.

That’s when the 'inventor' took the company he used to work for to court. Vodacom had since not paid Makate for his idea despite the court order ruling in Makate's favour. But the company seems reluctant to settle Makhate, opting to silence him instead from speaking about the negotiations.

“What makes us more angry is that Vodacom decided to put an interdict to silence Mr Makhate from speaking to the media. It limits us in celebrating this innovation and achievements as a black nation.” said Setoaba.

The previous protest was organized on Mandela Day, July18, when the movement took their grievances to the companies head offices in Midrand (Vodaworld).

According to Modise, the ‘Please Call Me’ concept was introduced back in 2001 by Makhate.

Beyond the demonstrations to urge Vodacom to pay Makhate, the movement plans to support other causes within the community that deal with socio-economic issues.

The joyful group of National Certificate Vocational (NCV) graduates received their qualifications and certificates on Friday, August 3.

The Balfour Campus of the Gert Sibande TVET College held the graduation ceremony in Balfour to honour students for their patience and hard work in getting this far.

About 57 NCV Level 4 graduates in civil engineering and office admin studies graduated “As you embark upon this new chapter of your life, I encourage you to do so with passion. Passion will take you ‘above and beyond’ the call of duty, and will provide rewards beyond even your own expectations. Keep growing and developing. South African is in dire need of inspirational young men and women like yourselves,” said the College acting CEO Ms. Radingwane.

Gert Sibande TVET college, a leading college brand in South Africa, is situated in the Mpumalanga province.

The district and the college was named after Richard “Gert” Sibande who was a South African political activist that had been co-accused to stand trial in the treason trial of 1956 - 1961 along side Nelson Mandela.

“We have taken a decision that as part of the Albertina Sisulu Women’s Leadership Development Programme,every department in Gauteng where there are vacancies for entry level jobs, young women who are unemployed graduates must be employed,” -Gauteng Premier David Makhura Quote of the Week from Page 10: ‘March retraces 1956 Womens steps’

INSPECTION OF THE SUPPLEMENTARY PROPERTY VALUATION ROLL FOR THE YEARS 2017/2018 Notice is hereby given in terms of Section 49(1)(a)(i) of the Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act, 2004 (Act No.6 of 2004), hereinafter referred to as the “Act”, that the supplementary property valuation roll for the financial years 2017 to 2018 is open for inspection at the Lesedi municipal offices (Financial Department) , from 27/08/2018 to 05/10/2018.

An invitation is hereby made in terms of section 49(1)(a)(ii) of the Act that any owner of property or other person who so desires should lodge an objection with the municipal manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from, the supplementary property valuation roll within the above mentioned period.

Attention is specially drawn to the fact that an objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the supplementary property valuation roll as such.

The prescribed form for the lodging of an objection is obtainable at the municipal offices at the following address: Lesedi Municipal Main Building, H F Verwoerd Street No 1, Heidelberg, Gauteng, 1438. For enquiries please telephone (016) 492 0260, (016) 492 0261, or (016) 492 0048.

OPENBARE KENNISGEWING VIR DIE INSPEKSIE VAN DIE AANVULLENDE WAARDASIELYS VIR DIE JARE 2017/2018 Kennis word hierby ingevolg artikel 49(1) (A(i) van die plaaslike overheid;munisipale eiendoms wet,2004(Wet no 6 van 2004), dat aanvullende waarderingslys vir die finansiele jare 2017/2018 ter inslae le vir inspeksie by die Lesedi Munisipale kantore,vanaf 27/09/2018 tot 05/10/2018, en enige eienaar van belasbare eiendom of enige ander persoon wat begerig is om beswaar by die Munisipale Bestuurder ten opsigte van enige aangeleentheid in die aanvullende waarderingslys opgeteken is, in te dien die gemelde periode.

Aandag word spesifiek daarop gevestig dat sodanige besware spesifiek gerig moet word op die tersaaklike eiendom en nie teen die aanvullende waarderingslys as sulks nie. die voorgeskrewe vorm vir die indiening van ‘n beswaar is verkrygbaar by die munisipale kantore by die volgende adres; Lesedi Munisipale hoofgebou,(finansiele department) HF Verwoerd street 1, Heidelberg, gauteng Vir enige verdure navrae in die verband, skakel asseblief (016) 492 0260, 492 0261,492 0048

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Lesedi ladies enjoying internship in Durban!

Vopak South Africa Managing Director Paul Cox (centre) is flanked by the Managing Director of Tasiso Consulting Sizwe George and Human Resources Director at Vopak Zameka Cain (far left) and the young ladies participalting in the internship programme at the round-table engagement at Heidelberg Kloof on July 30.

The group of young ladies from around Lesedi Local Municipality have collectively said that their experience during the Vopak internship programme has been great since they departed for the first time in February this year.

On Monday afternoon, July 30 the management of the bulk fuel storage company and other valued stakeholders held the second roundtable meeting with the local girls, who recently visited their families during a short break.

The managing director of Vopak in South Africa, Paul Cox, welcomed all the guests and let the young ladies do the talking when it came to the internship programme.

In the engagement event held at the Heidelberg Kloof, the girls shared their personal and collective experiences of how their time at the Vopak Terminal Durban has been thus far. This occasion also marked the halfway point of their journey to becoming qualified operators set to work at the Vopak bulk fuel terminal in Jameson Park next year.

“It’s very nice to work at Vopak.

There are lot of benefits that people working there receive, like free food during lunch hours. At first, I came with my lunchbox thinking I will have to look out for myself.

But when I saw people ordering food at the training centre, I realized that everything is taken care of,” said one of the girls.

Besides the hard work done at the main plant in the coastal city of Kwa-Zulu Natal, the girls learned some personal development skills and got team-building sessions from some of the trainers.

“They also exposed us to customer service training and how to be better people in life,” the girls

confirmed. During the training, each intern receives a monthly stipend and accommodation including free trips back home every two months.

The group has been living under the care of the multi-national company at a cottage in Durban, where they are safely accommodated.

They are assisted by a social worker that has been with them since they began a few months ago. Besides their experience at the Vopak Training Centre, the young women shared interesting stories on how they are adjusting to living in a new environment.

“We have experienced it for ourselves the statement that says ‘Fact Durban Rocks’, it does rock indeed,” said one of the girls.

The managing director of Vopak South Africa said the internship programme is one of many initiatives they will be doing in the Lesedi Local Municipality and its communities. He said the company does have a social responsibility duty to make a positive impact to the people by improving their lives.

The group of ten interns were selected earlier this year after their applications were received by the recruiter, Tasiso Consulting. The company facilitates the internship training on behalf of Vopak. The fuel storage plant in Jameson Park is an automated facility, mostly operated by smart technologies.

The group of ladies will be managing the many operations on a full time basis.

A bulk of the employment opportunities come from the ongoing construction phase, set to be completed early next year. An estimated 300 construction jobs will be created with most benefiting the residents from the communities around Lesedi.

L.E.D FORUM RE-LAUNCHED IN DIPALESENG! The Dipaleseng Local Economic Development Forum (LEDF) was officially re-launched on the July 24 in a meeting at Siyathemba Community Hall.

This ceremony came as a request from the community to dissolve the former forum.

“This came as a result of distressing challenges that the institution faced when a certain group of community members started disrupting municipal, sector departments, state owned enterprises as well as privately owned business activities; programs and projects,“ Dipaleseng said in a statement.

According to both the municipality and local business owners, the situation had been on-going for well over a month and had reached uncomfortable levels when protests were made by the disgruntled group.

“Drastic measures such as the disbandment of the Local Economic Development Forum (LEDF) structure that was in place which was accused of demonstrating monopolistic attributes and not being proDipaleseng by the disgruntled group were taken. An interim committee was then elected to oversee LEDF objectives until the structure is re-launched. Unfortunately, these efforts did not seem to have been adequate in yielding any positive outcome as these unfavourable acts perpetuated,” confirms Dipaleseng.

The municipality, requested the presence of the Mpumalanga Provincial Department of Economic Development & Tourism to assist this structure to avert any future misunderstandings about the intention behind having such LED forums in place.

Mpumalanga was represented by Mr. Mohlala, the Director of Economic Development, tasked with facilitating the process of electing the new executive

membership of the forum. Local Business chambers, government sector, Parastatals, organized labour, Non-government sector, and community based organizations are some of the structures that need to be represented in the forum.

The forum is chaired by the Dipaleseng Executive Mayor and has working groups categorized according to the local economic demands and opportunities.

Each working group then has its own chairperson whom collectively with the mayor forms the executive committee of the structure.

The elected executive committee is as follows: 1.Mr. Mpho Mphuthi – Agriculture sub-committee, 2.Mr. Zakhele Maya – SMME sub-committee, 3.Mrs Nomsa Sibiya – Transversal sub-committee, 4.Mr. Andile Mkhumbeni – Manufacturing subcommittee, and 5.Mr. Sibusiso Motaung – Mining sub-committee Dipaleseng is relatively small with a population of 45 232 as per the 2016 statistics and only contributed 0.7% to the Provincial economy in 2015, depicting a projected decrease in annual economic growth from 1.9% for the 1995 to 2015 period to 0.4% between 2015 and 2020.

The Executive Mayor, Clr. Mafunda Makhubu congratulated the newly elected executive and pleaded for cooperation and unity in efforts in order to build and grow the local economy.

It is anticipated that the executive will work tirelessly to ensure this, with their first main goal is the facilitation of the review of the Local Economic Development Strategy which will serve as the blue print for local economic development in its entirety.

UNITED: The Dipaleseng LEDF elected executive committee pictured with executive mayor, acting municipal manager and director of corporate services at Dipaleseng Local Municipality at the relaunch of the forum on July 24.

iBoza Biznis yaseKasi on Mzansi Magic 163!

The Gauteng Provincial Government is pleased to bring you a new, fast-paced reality TV business show called iBoza Biznis yaseKasi.

Beginning its broadcast from Monday, August 13 at 17h30 on DSTV channel 163 (Mzansi Wethu).

The exciting show is designed to profile and celebrate the entrepreneurial talent of this year’s Township Entrepreneurship Awards (TEA). The winner of the TV show will be crowned the “Township Entrepreneur of the Year” at the awards ceremony, walking away with a cheque of R500k.

All the participants of iBoza Biznis are finalists in various categories in the 2018 Township Entrepreneurship Awards. These finalists make up the Gauteng township business landscape; they are entrepreneurs who have displayed true commitment to making a difference in their communities through their entrepreneurial spirit. iBoza Biznis will be a six-episode show, where the entrepreneurs are given the opportunity to showcase their entrepreneurial, leadership and teamwork skills.

The entrepreneurs will be assessed on various challenges by a panel of judges comprising of Sun International Development Manager Simon Gardner and

Wits Entrepreneurship Lecturer, Dr Jabu MsimangoGalawe. Kgomotso Pooe, the 2016 TEA Tourism Category Winner, will serve as a mentor to the participants.

Commenting about the 2018 TEA and the show, Gauteng Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says: “We are proud to give our Township Entrepreneurship Awards finalists a marketing platform where they can put their best foot forward and profile their business skills.”

The Township Entrepreneurship Awards will be held on the August 18 at Carnival City, in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni.

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FINDING HELP: How to beat a five year nyaope addiction!

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zekiel Napo Mohlaodi from Sebokeng’s Zone 11 in Sedibeng is not only a beneficiary, but a success story courtesy of the Gauteng Department of Social Development.

Born and raised under the care of a single mother, Ezekiel had a good upbringing during his childhood, matriculating in 2007 in pursuit of his passion in engineering studies.

Coming from a unfortunate background, however, limited the chances for him to get access to university.

“After matric, life became tough. I did not have enough money to even apply at tertiary I decided to got ‘market’ myself and get some work. I landed a job in Johannesburg, working for a pie-making company as a machine operator.

The job lasted for 12 months. Most of the money I made went to what we ate, the clothes we wore are home and other essentials for my family at home,” explained Napo speaking to Mapepeza.

The company Ezekiel was working with moved to Tshwane in 18 months, meaning those who lived far and could not travel daily must be retrenched.

Promised his last six months of pay along with his dismissal. Facing his first few months of unemployment, it became very different and challenging to return to an idle lifestyle in the township.

“Settling in and ‘chilling’ in the township with my friends, you start smoking drugs with them. I was addicted for a long time, until I got help from the social development office,” Mohlaodi said.

Ezekiel confirms that he had been on drugs for five years straight. He literally quit his job to find other means to feed his habit.

Napo lives with his mother, his siblings Tshepo Polaki, sister Motshidisi, his girlfriend the mother of his seven year old son it was challenging to

find another job and he hadn’t saved up enough money from the previous job so he ended up a victim of substance abuse or drug use for about four years of his unemployment.Napo has an older sibling who used to smoke drugs with him.

Ezekiel’s mother, Madeline Mohlaodi (58), expressed her joy and relief now that his son has ‘returned’ to him. She said at times she could not bear the burden of his addicted son, but she kept having hope, always encouraging him to get help.

“As a parent, its very hard to accept your child living such a life.”

When times got tough, Ezekiel began to exchange jewellery for cash to feed his growing drug habit that had almost demolished his entire life. He event committed some petty crimes to get a quick buck.

Despite all that, his loyal girlfriend stood by him until he quit.

“I really want to do engineering, become a welder. But the costs are too high. Because of my low marks on my matric certificate, the chances of getting a bursary are very low,” laments Mohlaodi.

“It was tough staying at home because I had lost all my families trust. From then I wanted to quit and start my life over,” he said.

Ezekiel’s life reached a turning point when he realized he needed help outside his surroundings.

In a twist of fate, he met a recovering addict who directed him to the office of Gauteng Department of Social Development in Sedibeng. He continued on his path of drugs even after the appointment was made.

“I asked her how she ended up drug-free. She gave me information and the people I must go to for assistance. So later I took a bath and decided to go to these offices. The staff helped me with applying for their programme there.

Later, they called to tell me that I should prepare my stuff as I was booked in a rehab centre,” he said. The courageous Ezekiel went away from his family for about six weeks to the rehabilitation centre, sponsored by the department.

The first week of being in rehab was the most challenging aspect of his journey to recovery.

“The group I entered rehab with was still adamant

Ezekiel Mohlaodi (middle) has conquered his addiction to nyaope and shared his story with the Mapepeza team.

on finding ways to get their drugs.

But I told them that I did not come all this way from the Vaal to do what I did back home. I stood my ground and they left me to go and recover.”

The withdrawal symptoms were painful, but Ezekiel confirms that the medication from the rehab centre helped a lot.

“People who smoke nyaope do not even care to take a bath. You don’t have the time, all you think about is that R30 or R40 for a smoke,” said Ezekiel. He said some of the people who joined him to rehab did not take much time to return to their addictions.

After his sessions at rehab, he was assigned a social worker from the department to assist him in turning his life around for the better. Sina Kgole is a social worker at Houtkop in Sebokeng, she works closely with Mohlaodi in his recovery path.

As a social worker, Sina works together with stakeholders such as SANCA and Toughest Young Minds, changing the structure and framework of the society. The Department of Social Development helps in booking rehab sessions for drug addicts, which are free of charge.

The government’s role in Ezekiel’s life did not end after his rehab sessions.

He was helped in getting a skills for a possible job, mend broken relationships and readjusting back into society.

Today, Napo is a certified security guard at a company in Meyerton and has now served for almost10 months to date.

In his advice to other victims of substance abuse, Mohlaodi said that people who need help must first find a strong reason for quitting, then continue to get assistance from people like social workers.

He dreams of a making a great life and has declared that he is fine without drugs.

BOKAMOSO: Bringing Hope to future generations!

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ack in 2006, the Bokamoso Skills & Economic Development Centre was established at the Evaton township in Emfuleni Local Municipality (Sedibeng), as a non-profit organization.

Meaning ‘future’ in Setswana, Bokamoso has opened its doors to the young people of the community, catering for their needs and aspirations.

“When we started Bokamoso, the idea was to introduce young people to the world of technology. During our times we used typewriters, so today it is fashionable to use computers so we decided to start a centre where young people can access computers,” explains Mme Elizabeth Marabe, the founder and caretaker.

The donated computers were old and, unfortunately most were stolen - which meant the closing of the centre, that was back in 2000. But through an untiring spirit to serve people in her area, Marabe decided to give it another try.

“We reopened the centre and began with HIV/AIDS counselling.

Due to lack of training, that also did not last long,” said Mama Elizabeth speaking to Mapepeza.

A few years later, the founders

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decided to return to their original idea of a computer centre and approached the Gauteng Department of Social Development for assistance.

According to Mme Marabe, the department started funding the organization since 2007, despite many challenges, they have managed to sustain the centre and continue working.

Undoubtedly, the Bokamoso Community Centre has made a positive impact in the community.

The centre offers vocational training, formal schooling and assistance to local entrepreneurs.

Other young and vulnerable people (drug abusers and poverty-stricken) benefit from the daily feeding scheme and nutrition programme.

“Here in Evaton, young people are not working, young people are not at school. Others cannot event find work. Imagine what is happening when they are sitting around the corners of Emfuleni and not doing anything.

So we were pained by seeing them in this condition,”

Mme Elizabeth Marabe is the founder and caretaker of Bokamoso Centre in Evaton.

The centre started providing educational programmes in various subjects.

Since then, Bokamoso has grown to become a trusted skills development institution for the people living in the Vaal townships.

Just recently, a fully fledged skills training centre was completed.

This facility will operate as a development institution for young Emfuleni residents.

“We have completed training about 150 young people, boys and girls on various technical skills. All of them were given an opportunity to work in building our ‘centre of excellence.’

We’re proud of the group that participated in the work-based training programme.

We’re proud to carry the mandate of empowering young people.”

Through its many development initiatives, Bokamoso has grown to serve surrounding areas like SmallFarm and Sebokeng. Most of their programmes focus on the needs of people living in dire situations of poverty.

Bokamoso remains the only skills centre of excellence in the area.

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“We thank God for helping us to be part of this ‘growing baby.’

At first, they centre could not accommodate the many young people that went to Bokamoso.

The negative impact of drug abuse and early age HIV infections are common in the area. Through the newly-developed skills centre of excellence, Mme Elizabeth says the many young beneficiaries on their waiting list can be included.

“To me, I know it’s not about the money. But about something nobody can take from you. It’s about you getting developed, getting a skill. Many people are unskilled so this put them a step foward in life.” said Marabe.

Bokamoso also runs a job centre for job and opportunity seekers.

They also work with Gauteng’s Tshepo 1 Million programme in giving access to much needed information. Some of the young people working at Bokamoso centre were once students who had little hopes for their future.

“As soon as we open our centre of excellence, we’re going to embark on meeting with the popular retail companies.

We have spoken to PicknPay and others, that if anyone come to them looking for work but is unsuccessful, must submit the list of those candidates to us,” said Mme Marabe. Bokamoso’s new extension promises more opportunities for young people of the area.

There are many other activities taking place, all operated and managed by young people. Bokamoso has services like computer training, sewing, shoemaking and baking.

Staff members of Bokamoso Centre in Evaton.

The centre has a partnership with Lulaway (job placement company) in assisting job seekers in finding employment.

Over the past few years, the centre has matured to become a well-known and reliable brand for its young beneficiaries. Indeed the non-profit organization lives up to the slogan ‘We are the future and we instill hope.’

Bokamoso Skills & Economic Development Centre is located at the corner of Selbourne Road and Gamdor Street in the Evaton Small-Farms area.

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Apply to serve on the Municipal Demarcation Board

Dimpho Mohlomi is the reigning Miss Sedibeng College Heidelberg Campus. She was crowned at the pagent on September 1 and now she will be representing the Lesedi region at the Miss/Mr Sedibeng Colfrom lege pagent finale soon.

Applications are now open for persons interested in serving on the Municipal She now needs all the assistance Board (MDB).

Demarcation BOSS from her community in Ratanda Interested and surrounding areas in order tocandidates have until Friday, has been an adventurous 16 People know him as a reliable and the only registered traders under law. to business and life-building operating daily at the friendly trader, always greeting people Throughout his life as a businessperson, material like books and semi- be well prepared to compete at the Irank.tyears August 17, to submit their CVs to the Tshepo Rakitla is from with a smile. Locals say nothing but Tshepo learnt that a setback is a set up nars. Even the people around pagent. the neighbouring kasi, Ratanda praises for Tshepo and his business. for new things in life and failing is not him inspire him to keep his Department of Cooperative Governance where he was raised and still re- School kids from the nearby Shalimar just a fail but it’s a first action in learning ears and eyes open for oppor- “This Miss Sedibeng title would could be a goal Since inception, the tunities GBVCC has taken mean a lot to me,it Victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) sides.

Ridge primary say that they get good about life andits business. around him. and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA). achieved and continue with bigger Because he knows what he wants for His entrepreneurial journey fruits and stuff affordable.

24go of046 calls and received are reminded and encouraged to use the 24- more Representing my Governance and Tradistarted selling at school to carry his life, hethan never lets his business As a business man he more would and better thing.“Cooperative extra pocket money.

Tshepo’s business stall is the one of mind. He keeps it by exposing himself like to grow his business when hometown in this pageant brings me’rightmessages from hour call centre dedicated to provide sup- than 22 683 ‘please call the tional heart. Affairs Minister Zweli Mkhize intime comes. Asked lots of Joy to my That passion for business soon developed in counselling. him, even through aboutpublic how the township econ- I’d really appreciate any support distraught members of the who need port and vites applications from suitably qualified omy can be revitilized, Tshepo I receive from people coming to tough times he never gave up. the pagent, dresssaid local firms need to buy lo- support during The toll free number to call to speak to a so- help in one way or another. and experienced persons for the appointmakers can make a dress or donatGrowing as a small business, balcal. artist doing The Command Centre “Ashas to a ing one, plus make-up cial worker and counselling is ancing work and for life is assistance a neceslocal attended businesses we should ment as members of Municipal Demarbe supporting each other to my make-up and hair on the day,” sity. variety emergency situations including in0800 428 428 (0800 GBV GBV).

Callers can she said. cation Board, ” said the department in a the point that we buy products Tshepo lives a simple life with his family, and enjoys waking up exclusively from each other decent assault, physical violence, rape, abanalso request a social worker from the Comstatement. every day to serve his customers for the township economy to On Saturday, December 2, Dimpho will be competing against other fiat the rank. abuse. mand Centre to contact them by dialling doned children and verbalgrow.

Established in terms of Section 155(3) Because at this moment, I get nalist from the campuses around The finals will be Commuters using(free) the rank come goods from It has also attended tomycases ofJohannesburg; stalking, Sedibeng District. *120*7867# from any cell phone. (b) of the Constitution of the Republic but if we work together as lo- taking place in the Sebokeng Camfrom all corners of the country emotional abuse, sexual cal harassment, The centre to visit or pass by thehas small won town. two highly acclaimed businesses it wouldforced be pos- pus, Vereeniging. of South Africa, 1996, the MDB provides When they need something to sible that one of us can deliver Anyone willing to offer help her elderly citizen service awards in the Innovation Award in marriages, forced prostitution, establishment of an independent to be the Miss Sedibeng or produce the goods in bulks stand a chancefor eat or drink, Tshepo has got 2017, contact her directly at 073 015 them covered. and sell tointervened us, so that the monInManagement our first visit to promote theGroup views and storiesabuse, of township entrepreneurs, Mapepeza went bullying and has even in the Contact Centre authority for the determination of muHe sells fruits, snacks, sweets, to visit Mr Tshepo Rakitla. Tshepo is a self-driven businessperson running his own trading ey can lift up the economy and 8611 or email Onyinyemohlomi@ gmail.com beverages, airtime and more. andstall jobs,” he said. at the Shalimar Ridge Taxi Lives Rank in Heidelberg since 2001. family disputes, to name acreate few.

(CCMG) awards, the Changing nicipal boundaries.

Launched in March 2014, the Gender-Based Award in the Africom Awards.

The Local Government Municipal DeThe GBVCC also participated and compet- Violence Command Centre (GBVCC) has almarcation Act, 1998 (Act no. 27 of 1998) ed with Africa, Asia and Europe in the Tech- ready been recognised locally and on the confurther establishes the criteria and procenological Innovation Awards in London and tinent for its innovative approach and exceldures for the determination of municipal won the golden award. lence in fighting gender-based violence. boundaries by an independent board.

The MDB is South Africa’s municipal demarcation authority, whose mission is to deepen democracy and facilitate socioeconomic transformation of the country for the benefit of its citizens through: Enabling and facilitating a system of developmental local government, through the determination of municipal and ward boundaries that enhances the quality of life of communities overall.

Providing advisory services in municipal boundaries matters to state entities and other stakeholders.

Being a spatial knowledge hub on all municipal and ward boundary matters.

Successful candidates will serve on the board for a period of five years, beginning from 20 February 2019 until 20 February 2024.

The MDB members consist of no less than seven or more than 10 members ap-

THE An extract from Mapepeza Vol.4 Issue 29 of last year’s Golden Scissors grand finale where Lazaros Sumbane KASI Ekurhuleni won the competition.

Rakitla plans to grow from the Rank!

You are not alone, call GBV command centre

pointed by the President of the Republic.

“They must be broadly representative of South African society, reflect regional diversity and collectively represent a pool of knowledge concerning issues relevant to municipal demarcation in each of the provinces,” said the department.

Applicants must be in possession of relevant and appropriate qualification and knowledge as it relates to local government, with reference to municipal capacity; and local government politics, public participation and engagement; or any of the following: (i) development economics (ii) integrated development planning (iii) community development (iv) traditional leadership and traditional communities (v) local government and municipal administration (vi) municipal finance (vii) municipal services (viii) social and economic geography (ix) town and regional planning (x) legal and constitutional matters affecting local government (xi) land survey, cartography and geographic information systems (xii) public health care (xiii) information and communication technology (xiv) transport planning.

In addition, candidates must possess advanced knowledge of the relevant provisions in the Constitution; the Local Government: Municipal Demarcation Act, 1998 and the Local Government Municipal Structures Act, 1998.

Written applications should be submitted no later than 17 August 2018 to URS Response handling – PO Box 11506, Tiegerpoort, 0056 or submitted electronically via email: cogta@ursonline.co.za or via Fax: 086 415 5709.

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HOW-TO-GUIDE: Get assistance for substance abuse!

Compiler: Ms. Daphné Naidoo

The Government is guided by the Prevention of & Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, Act 70 of 2008, where there must be assistance for substance abusers or drug addicts. These are the two processes that can be utilized when in need of assistance for rehabilitation at a treatment centre/rehab.

VOLUNTARY SERVICE USER (CHILD/ADULT) TO A TREATMENT CENTRE (Sec. 32)  Approach SW from DSD/Sanca for assistance.  Case file must be opened for each client (child/adult).  SW must conduct a pyscho-social investigation and assessment on the alleged social problem.  An application for admission to a Treatment Centre:  Form 7A (Voluntary Service User).  Form 7B (Any person acting on behalf the voluntary service user)  Form 7C (A parent or guardian of that child, if the service user is a child)  SW must consolidate a report and application to be submitted to the Rehabilitation Centre. (Report can be submitted within 7 days after the person has been placed in the Treatment Centre: Permission must be given via the manager of the Treatment Centre)  SW must ensure a medical assessment is conducted with the relevant client (child/adult) and ensure that the medical assessment should indicate if the person is requiring to under-go detox prior to treatment.  Treatment can either be in-patient or outpatient depending on the assessment.  Inpatient: SW must find placement for Child (with visible means of support) & adult at a Rehabilitation Centre.  SW must liaise with the rehabilitation centre whilst child/adult under-go treatment as well as simultaneously provide services to the family.  When child/adult is released from the Rehab. Centre Voluntary After Care Services must be rendered to the child/adult for at least 8 months and if needs be for a longer period.

INVOLUNTARY SERVICE USER TO A TREATMENT CENTRE(ADULTS) (Sec. 33) - i.e. Help someone get rehab Provide sworn statement to the public prosecutor within the jurisdiction of the magistrate court the service user is in, by the: Social Worker Community leader Person closely associated with the service user.

Stating that the person is dependent on substances andIs a danger to himself or herself or to the immediate environment or causes a major public health risk; In any other manner does harm to his or her own welfare or the welfare of his or her family and others; Commits a criminal act to sustain his or her dependence on substances.

The clerk of the court must at the request of the public prosecutor, issue a summons to a Police Official to be served on a service user.  Calling on him/her to appear before a magistrate at a time and place stated in such summons.  A Magistrate of the relevant court may, at the request of the public prosecutor, issue a warrant directing that a service user be apprehended and be brought before the Magistrate.  A public prosecutor may request a clerk of court to issue a summons or request a Magistrate to issue a warrant of arrest only after he or she has obtained a report from a social worker regarding the social circumstances of the person concerned and any other matter that the prosecutor may consider relevant.      (a) (b) (c) 

ENQUIRY  No person whose presence is not necessary, may be present at the enquiry, except with the consent of the Magistrate.  Witnesses can be present & be cross examined at the enquiry. (both sides).

The alleged user:  is entitled to legal representation  Is entitle to cross examine any witness & to call witnesses.  may give evidence in person or thru’ his/her legal rep.  may show cause why an order for treatment must not be made.

If a child (under the age of 18 years) is needing assistance and is without any visible means of support then that child is considered to be a Child in Need of Care and Protection according to section 9 of the Children’s Act, 38 of 2005.

Section 9: 150 (1)- Child in Need of Care and Protection:

 The court can continue with the inquiry in the absence of the alleged user in terms of sec. 159 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Act. (Circumstances in which criminal proceedings may take place in the absence of the accused).  The magistrate must, before he/she makes an order:

 (a) Has been abandoned or orphaned and is without any visible means of support;

the report of the social worker be made available May direct the alleged user be examined by a medical practitioner, psychiatrist, or clinical psychologist.

May call upon such profession to furnish the court with a report reflecting the results of the examination.

Such results must also be disclosed to the alleged user. The user or to his/her legal rep must be afforded an opportunity to cross examine & refute any allegation made by the person by whom the report was made.  the court may consider the views of a victim of crime committed by such a person.    

 (b) Displays behaviour which cannot be controlled by the parent or caregiver;  (c) Lives or works on the streets or begs for a living;  (d) is addicted to a dependence-producing substance and is without any support to obtain treatment for such dependency;

After considering all evidence the magistrate may make an order that:

 (h) is in a state of physical or mental neglect; or  (i) is being maltreated, abused, deliberately neglected or degraded by a parent, care-giver, a person who has parental responsibilities and rights or a family member of the child or by a person under whose control the child is.

Child may be removed and placed in a POS/Rehabilitation Centre via the Children’s Act and process.

 The person is a person in terms of sec. 33(1).  Such a person requires and is likely to benefit from treatment & skills dev. Provided in a treatment centre.  It would be in such a person’s interest or in the interest of his/her dependents, or in the interest of the community that he/ she be admitted to a treatment centre.  Admitted to a treatment centre designated by the DG (DSD) for a period not exceeding 12 months.  Order that before referring the involuntary user to a treatment centre that her/she be admitted for detoxification at a health establishment or treatment centre authorised in terms of the National Health Act.  Services must be rendered to the adult for at least 8 months and if needs be for a longer period.

The Harmonious voices of Mogobeng Primary School!

It all started with passion, commitments and dedication to express themselves in an artistic way. One will remember that when you drive around the townships in the afternoon, you will randomly find kids wandering around the streets and sitting in corners engaging in future distracting activities.

The learners of Mogobeng Primary School in Katlehong, Nhlapo section spend lots of time practising and perfecting their musical notation. From weekends to holidays and af-

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ter classes, they are always committed to their art. With the help of selfless and passionate choir conductor Ms. Gloria Mazule and his assistant Mr. Lerato Morafo, we can confirm that the future of this learners is bright.

The young learners sing with an undisputable maturity in their voices, they belive they have what it takes to represent the country in any international platform.

They have proven themselves on the ABC Motsepe Learners National Choral Music

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Competition to be the best among the best in the country. They got position four on a Mixed Choir (African) Shidzedze song by DC Marivate. Position two on the SATB Choir, National Anthem of the Republic of South Africa. They got position three on the Mixed Choir (Afrikaans) Laas toe Oom Jakkals Traditional Cape Malay Song by Arr. P Roux. As they were wrapping up the competition, the got the first position at singing the African Union Anthem, “O Sons and Daugh-

ters of Africa, Flesh of the Sun and Flesh of the Sky, Let us make Africa the Tree of Life” The National Choral Music Competition hosted by the Motsepe Foundation in partnership with the Gauteng Provincial Government was held at Rhema Bible Church in Randburg on the 26 June this year.

The team of 57 learners, with only three boys, this is a prove that a girl child is in charge of her destiny and her mission will be fulfilled.

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LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES I'm writing to those who have given up on making it big in life.

It doesn't matter how many times you fail, what matters is your willingness to try again.

You may have watched your plans crash, but that doesn't mean you are destined to fail.

Success is failure turned inside out.

Learn from your mistakes and do something to fix them.

Work hard and pray to God to guide you in your journey.

Always remember that other people's successes doesn't make you a failure, they should serve as a reminder that you too can go far if you work hard.

Don't let past failure stop you.

Improve yourself.

It is said that self-improvement is the best way to happiness.

Find out what your heart's desire is.

Unlike the dead people's, Who can never achieve their heart's desires.

As long as we still alive, we have the chance to accomplish anything we want.

Going the extra mile and working hard is always neccessary, but it is not enough to accomplish everything.

There are many other thing's that can give us victory.

One of the most important things is to discover what it is we want to achieve it and what we need to do to achieve it.

If we answer these questions, we will develop all the love we need to reach our goals and then actions must follow immediately.

There is nothing greater than achieving a high quality aim.

Someone who aims high and fails is better than the one who aims low and achieves.

Don't look up for bad thing's that had happened to you.

But look the good thing's that will happen for you.

Remember life is too short! You must rock hard!

By: Vusi Mabena Poet, Motivational speaker and TV Personality.

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March retraces 1956 women’s steps!

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n Women Day, multitudes of South Africans retraced the steps of about 20 000 women, who marched to the Union Buildings in Tshwane to protest against pass laws in 1956.

Thousands of men and women braved the cold Tshwane weather to join multitudes of South Africans from different parts of South Africa who were commemorating the 62nd anniversary of the historic 1956 Women’s March on Thursday, August 9.

Commemorated under the theme “100 Years of Albertina Sisulu, Woman of Fortitude: Women United in Moving South Africa Forward”.

Back in 9 August 1956, women marched to the Union Buildings to protest against legislation aimed at tightening the apartheid government's control over the movement of black women in urban areas.

To commemorate Women’s Day, the Gauteng Provincial Government officials joined hundreds of South Africans for the 62nd anniversary of the historic 1956 Women’s March.

Premier David Makhura and MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Faith Mazibuko, led the two kilometre demonstration, retracing the steps of the 1956 march from the Women’s Living Heritage Monument at Lillian Ngoyi Square to the Union Buildings in Tshwane to protest the pass laws.

Gauteng Premier David Makhura has issued a directive that qualified women must be appointed to vacant senior management positions in an effort for the province to meet its 50/50 target.

“We don’t want any department in Gauteng to have a senior management team that has less than 50% women,” Makhura said.

Addressing hundreds of people who had braved the weather to attend the province’s Women’s Day celebrations at the Union Buildings, he said that an assessment of who occupies senior management positions in his administration showed that women only occupied 42% of those positions. Premier Makhura said women and men must work together to bring about gender equality.

“Gender equality is going to take a struggle, it’s not just going to happen, and it’s going to take a mobilisation of both men and women. It’s going to take a lot of policy interventions to reverse patriarchy and to also uplift the status of women and this includes the girl child,” he said.

In addition, the Premier announced that the provincial government will launch the Albertina Sisulu Women’s Leadership Development Programme, in honour of the late struggle stalwart, whose centenary is being celebrated this year. The programme is set to benefit unemployed graduates who have no work experience.

“We want to train these young women and introduce them into the public service. There are many entry level jobs in the public service.

“We have taken a decision that as part of the Albertina Sisulu Women’s Leadership Development Programme, every department in Gauteng where there are vacancies for entry level jobs, young women who are unemployed graduates must be employed,” Makhura said.

He said it was important for government to give young women experience in the public service.

“The Gauteng Provincial Government also has a bursary scheme. In the past four years we have taken 18 000 students from Gauteng townships to universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training colleges.

“Fifty-seven percent of the bursary scheme goes to young women,” Makhura said. The Premier said the provincial government was prioritising young women in its education development programmes.

The provincial government said women across South Africa are faced with different challenges such as gender-based violence, inequality, unemployment and poverty.

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ROOTS & CULTURE In one of the largest demonstrations staged in this country's history, 20 000 women of all races marched to Pretoria's Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, to present a petition against the carrying of passes by women to the prime minister, JG Strijdom. The march against the pass laws was organised by the Federation of South African Women (FSAW or FEDSAW). The Federation famously challenged the idea that ‘a woman’s place is in the kitchen’, declaring it instead to be ‘everywhere’.

Although Prime Minister J.G. Strijdom was not at the Union Buildings to accept the petition, the women of South

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What happened on 9 August 1956?

Africa sent a public message that they would not be intimidated and silenced by unjust laws.

After the petition was handed over to the secretary of the prime minister, the women sang a freedom song: Wathint` abafazi, Strijdom!

Since then, the phrase ‘wathint’ abafazi, wathint’ imbokodo’ (You Strike a Woman, You Strike a Rock) has come to represent the courage and strength of South African women. The Women’s March was a spectacular success. Women from all parts of the country arrived in Pretoria, some from as far afield as Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

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Sports Mapepeza

PSL e kgutlela ho seealemoya!

SABC etla hasa lipapali tsa bolo ya sechaba (PSL) ho seea-lemoya kamora hokenelwa hotloha ho mosebeletsi Nomvula Mokonyana le Mphato wa lipapali leboithabiso Thokozile Xasa.

Basebeletsi babile le kopano le (SABC) ka Mantaha kamora hore SABC e phatlalatse hore haesatla bapala lipapali tsa PSL, kamora hore bahlolehe ho finyella tumellano le PSL. SABC ehlaloseditse basebeletsi kabokhutsoanyane ka sesosa sa hose finyelle tumellano, hotseling tsa tsona bafane ka botebo boamang tsa lichelete le kakaratso yaditokelo tsa lipapadi Basebeletsi bahlahisitse maikutlo abona bakeng sa boemo bona, feela baikana ho tshehetsa setjaba ho lopolla ho thomo ya bona ho likahare tsa lipapali Basebeletsi batshwere taba ena ka

bohlokoa ho netefatsa setjaba sa Afrika Borwa sefumana se lekaneng, hobala polelo e hlahisitsoeng kamora kopano.

Mekga elumellane ka hore SABC le PSL litla tswela pele hang-hang hoqetella litaba tse amanang le tumellano e kopanyang mekga. Hoya ka polelo, Basebeletsi balatshwara kopano le baromuwa habo PSL le mookamedi Dr Ivan Khoza, setho sa boto Kaizer Motaung le Mato MAdlala.

Kanakwana hobile le tumellano yahore lipapadi tsa bolo ya maoto litla phatlalatsoa ho SABC radio hoya ka dihlopha lenaneng la PSL. Basebeletsi Mokonyane le Xasa, bare SABC le PSL bakopile tshwarelo ho ba amehile ka qeto yahose phatlalatse bekeng e fetileng.

Kgaso yalipapali etla qala hape hosane liteisheng tsa SABC radio.

With the National Indigenous Games beckoning in September, the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation hosted its Provincial Indigenous games on Saturday, 04 August 2018 at UJ (University of Johannesburg) – AW Muller Stadium, Bunting Road Campus, Johannesburg, to select a team to represent Team Gauteng in Limpopo. The 160 top achievers were selected to be part of Team Gauteng.

Participants competed in activities including kgati (skipping), dibeke, morabaraba, ncuva, morula, juskei, intonga (stick fighting), diketo and khokho. The national games form part of heritage celebrations in September as it is a heritage month.

A spectacular over goal by Golden Arrows striker Knox Muthizwa on Sunday, August 5 during their clash against Maritzburg United during the first games of the Absa Premiership (PSL). The overhead kick strike definitely stands in line for the Goal of the Season award.

Gauteng Sport Awards 2018 finalists announced!

Mapepeza selected finalists for Community Media of the Year The finalists for the 2018 Gauteng Sport Awards (GSA) officially announced by MEC for Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Ms. Faith Mazibuko on Friday, August 3.

Speaking at the event, hosted by the Green Hills Stadium in the West Rand, MEC Mazibuko said she was excited by the reception from communities, who came forward in numbers to submit their nominations.

“Yet again we want to honour the sung and unsung sporting stars of Gauteng, who give us confidence to acclaim the province as the Home of Champions,” said MEC Mazibuko.

The list and type of nominees received shows the growth of the Gauteng Sport Awards especially in reaching community and development sport.

“More than rewarding these stars, we want to show our appreciation of their talents and dedication to sports, to which former President Nelson Mandela described as having ‘power to inspire and unite people in a way that little else does’.” continued Mazibuko.

This year’s finalists were short-listed by a panel of independent adjudicators, represented by individuals from the media, academic and sporting fraternity.

Launched under the theme ‘Celebrating Excellence, Inspiring the Youth’, this year’s nomination process took place between 7 June and 7 July 2018, with members of the public submitting their nominations at various outlets across the province.

In keeping with this year’s theme, the department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in Gauteng will also be celebrating the iconic centenary of former President Nelson Mandela, as well as Albertina Sisulu, both of whom were actively and avidly involved in boxing and tennis, respectively.

The winners will be announced at a gala awards dinner at Silverstar Casino on Sunday, September 2.

Guests from the sporting fraternity, busi-

ness and entertainment industry will come together to celebrate the outstanding achievements and excellence that Gauteng athletes, sport officials, sport fans and the media have demonstrated.

The public has also have an opportunity to participate in this year’s awards by voting in the three categories: Sport Personality of the Year, Sports Fan of the Year and the Sports Programme of the Year.

To vote for your favourite, SMS ‘Sport’ followed by your nominee code (e.g. Sport 02 for Dlala Mzansi) to 49497, SMS’s charged at R1.50 (free SMS’s do not apply).

There is no limit to the number of SMS’s sent per cellphone number.

The competition runs from 2nd August to 2nd September 2018 17h00, terms and conditions apply.

The prize money is as follows: - R7,500 per finalist (up from R5000 last year) - R15,000 for the winner per category - Sport Personality Award winner will receive R50,000 - The Life Time Achiever award recipient will receive R50,000 Please visit the website www.gpsportawards. co.za for more information.

Gauteng MEC Faith Mazibuko (centre) with officials from municipalities in the province pose for a photo at the Gauteng Sports Awards announcement event.

Gauteng Sport Awards 2018 finalists: Sportswoman With a Disability • Maria Combrink - Athletics • Kgothatso Montjane – Wheelchair Tennis • Khethiwe Zulu – Wheelchair Basketball Sportsman With a Disability • Steven Walgenbach - Wheelchair Basketball • Jacques Joubert - Judo • Neo Ndlovu - Athletics Sport Team With a Disability • Central Gauteng Blind Cricket Team • Gauteng Wheelchair Basketball Senior Men’s Team • Northern’s Deaf Team Administrator of the Year • Willem Jacobus (Jaco) Coetzer – Valke/Falcons Rugby Union • Siyabonga Ndlovu – Gauteng Sport Association for the Physically Disabled and Visually Impaired • Moonira Ramathula – Football Technical Official of the Year • Daphne Dawn Bird – Aquatics • Charmaine Ho – Archery • Mpho Mokhoba – Tennis

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Most Promising Player of the Year • Bianca Meyer – Rugby (Blue Bulls Rugby Union) • Jesdel Kayembe Passua-Nzambi – Boxing • Wandisile Simelane – Athletics • Dalane Bhekani Dube – Volleyball

Community Sport & Recreation of the Year

Most Promising Team of the Year • Pimville Stars Football Academy Senior Team • Troyeville Primary School U/13 Boys Volleyball Team Superfins Swimming Club

Coach of the Year • Nico Coetzee – Wrestling • Jenny van Dyk – Netball • Nkosilathi Moyo – Volleyball

Community Media of the Year • Soweto TV • Mapepeza Community Media – Print media • Pheli FM School Sport Athlete of the Year • Alwande Skhosana – Wheelchair Tennis • Fernando Booysen – Wrestling (Hoerskool Hugenoot) • Caitlin Bentley – Rowing Sports Journalist of the Year • Charles Baloyi – Media 24 • Obed Philips – Caxton Newspapers • Mihlali Baleka – Independent Media

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• Mpho Makhoba – Hockey and Football • Faith and Hope Foundation – Football and Netball • Moonira Ramathula

Sports Fan of the Year • Mamello Constance Makha – Football • Mmakgabo Maheya – Football • Melanie Ramjee – Special Olympics South Africa Sport Team of the Year • Gauteng Jaguars Netball Premier League Team – Netball • Motor Sport South Africa – Motorsport • Johannesburg Spikers Volleyball Academy Men’s Senior Team – Volleyball Sportsman of the Year • Kagiso Rabada – Cricket • Lungi Ngidi – Cricket • Aphiwe Dyantyi – Rugby • Martin Erasmus – Wrestling

Sportswoman of the Year • Kirsten McCann – Rowing • Refiloe Jane – Football • Danelle Wentzel – Archery Life time achievement awards and MEC Special Award will be announced at the ceremony.

The following categories are determined through public voting: Sport Personality of the Year • Kgothatso Montjane – Wheelchair Tennis (Sport 09) • Kagiso Rabada – Cricket (Sport 01) • William Mokgopo – Cycling (Sport 06) • Refiloe Jane – Football (Sport 10) Sports Fan of the Year • Mamello Constance Makha – Football (Sport 07) • Mmakgabo Maheya – Football (Sport 05) • Melanie Ramjee – Special Olympics South Africa (Sport 03) Sports Programme of the Year • Withziro2six – Kasie FM (Sport 08) • Dlala Mzansi – Soweto TV (Sport 02) • The Home Straight (Sport 04)