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ZUMA HONOURS WOMEN’S MONTH
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THE President will lead the national celebrations in Sasolburg, in the Free State under the theme “Women United in Moving South Africa Forward” where he will also release the first Government Report on the Status of Women in the South African economy.
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President Jacob Zuma has called upon South Africans to honour Mrs Victoria Mxenge as the country marks women's contribution in the struggle for freedom and the development of the country. The 1st of August marked the 30th Anniversary of the passing of the struggle stalwart and women's rights activist. "As we commence the activities of celebrating Women's Month, we call upon all South Africans to remember our struggle stalwart and women's rights activist, Mama Victoria Mxenge who was assassinated in Durban in 1st August 1985. "Mama Mxenge, the wife of the struggle hero and African National Congress (ANC) leader Comrade Griffith Mxenge and an activist and leader in her own right, must be remembered for her fearless and selfless leadership she showed as a member of United Democratic Front (UDF) during struggle against apartheid particularly in KwaZuluNatal,” said President Zuma. Mama Mxenge, a professional lawyer, was part of the defence team in the 1984 Treason Trial, against leaders of the UDF and the Natal Indian Congress (NIC) in the Pietermaritzburg Supreme Court. She was brutally assassinated in front of her children at her Umlazi home in Durban in 1st August 1985. In 2006, Mama Mxenge was posthumously awarded the National Order of Luthuli for her excellent contribution to the field of law and sacrifices made in the fight against apartheid oppression in South Africa. President Zuma has called on youth, particularly young women, to emulate the dedication, resilience and discipline of Mama Mxenge and other fearless heroines that the country would be celebrating during the Women's Day on Sunday, 9th August 2015.
SISTERS UNITED: Sedibeng District Municipality’s Speaker of the Council, Cllr. Busisiwe Modisakeng and Lesedi Local Municipality’s head of special programmes, Ms. J.M ‘MaDlamini’ Melato smile for the camera at Vereeniging City Hall on August 6 at the Women’s Month Launch.
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ON Thursday, 6 August 2015, Sedibeng Districts Municipality launched the women’s month programme with different sectors paying tribute to the pioneering women who were part of the struggle for liberation through song. A vintage-style, sixties-inspired gala event was held at the Vereeniging City Hall.
In Sedibeng, women have for many years played a fundamental role in the struggle for liberation. They have also contributed an immense impact in the process of building a united, democratic, non-racial, non-sexist and prosperous South Africa. Sedibeng District Municipality dedicates a month long programme to celebrate the 13th national anniversary of Woman’s Day
under the National theme “women united in moving South Africa forward”: and the Provincial theme: “Celebrating 60 years of the freedom charter and Women’s role in the struggle for Liberation: Transformation, Modernisation and Re-industrialisation of the Gauteng City Region for women” The vision of the programme is to bridge gaps of the predominant imbalances of health, education, poverty eradication and spiritual wellbeing of woman and ensure that those women are empowered at all levels of society. The objective of the Women’s Day is to promote, facilitate, coordinate and monitor the realisation of the rights of women and children thus allowing them access to developmental opportunities.
The office of the speaker has identified key priorities including encouraging for the promotion and protection of the rights of women. Other priorities include, strengthening of institutional capacity to deliver quality service, and strengthening Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) that would contribute to the empowerment and equality for women and children in Sedibeng. Speaker of the Councillor Busisiwe Modisakeng highlighted that, “by celebrating Women’s Month we remember the sacrifices of untold women who paved the way to our all-inclusive democracy.” “We shall not rest until we have won for our children their fundamental right to freedom, justice and security.”
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KWA-THEMA’S ‘LOMBO’ ARRESTED
A man suspected of being responsible for a spate of robberies and, going by a cowboy name of “Lombo”, notorious for terrorizing residents of KwaThema, was arrested on Friday (July 31st) afternoon at his friend’s place in Kwa-Thema. A recent robbery in which “Lombo” is suspected to have been involved in - is as recent as April this year. Indepth investigations are underway to link him to several crimes wherein victims’ description of the assailant points to him. He was cornered and arrested in Mndebele Street in the early afternoon. The 35 year old male suspect was locked up at Kwa-Thema police station and is expected to appear soon in the Springs Magistrate’s Court.
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BUSINESS BREAKERS CONVICTED Two young adults (a 21 year old woman and a 24 year man) appeared before Heidelberg Regional Court, on Tuesday, July 21 for possession of suspected stolen properties – including a charge for business breaking. The two were found guilty and convicted. The 21 years old woman, Busisiwe Shamila Mnune was found guilty and sentenced to five years imprisonment, without an option of a fine. Her male counterpart, Jabulane Madlala Motaung was also found guilty and sentenced to nine years in prison without an option of a fine. SAPS Constable Sitlhaku Marima and Constable Tshidi Mogale, were patrolling along Schoeman Street in Heidelberg on October 6, 2014; when approaching Auto City Garage, the officers spotted people walking carrying bags. Police requested to search the people and upon searching them, they found a compressor, a jig-saw, a Ryobi Grinder, AEG BS100E, Green Bore Machine, Brown bag, Pam Sander, Black and Decker Drill, Biscuit Jointer, Electric Shaver and cash money with estimated amount of R19 000. Thorough investigation by Detective/Sargent Cedric Mosoathupa links the suspects with a business burglary at Right on Wood Company (along Schoeman Street) in October last year.
PUBLIC WARNED OF IMPOSTERS USING PRESIDENCY NAME THE PRESIDENCY OF SOUTH AFRICA has warned the public and businesses about imposters using the name of President Jacob Zuma and the Presidency to obtain jobs and favours. “The Presidency wishes to alert company executives and the public about two impostors who abuse the name of President Jacob Zuma and the Presidency to obtain jobs and favours,” said the Presidency on Tuesday, Auguest 4. According to the Presidency, a female person who allegedly goes by the name of Pink Nomathamsanqa Vena – who was reportedly until three months
ago an executive at the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) - approaches senior executives in companies looking for employment or favours. She claims to have been referred to them by Presidency’s Chief Operations Officer Lakela Kaunda, acting on the instructions of President Jacob Zuma. “The President has never met Ms Vena, neither has Ms Kaunda. Company executives approached by Ms Vena are urged to exercise caution and also to report her to the police,” said the Presidency.
The Presidency also alerted the public to a person allegedly employed as a receptionist at Hillview High School in Mayville, Pretoria who uses the name of the Presidency to defraud people. The woman promises to secure employment at the Presidency in exchange for money. She has been reported to the Ministry of Basic Education for investigation. “Members of the public are urged to be vigilant and to verify information at all times, and not allow themselves to be misled by unscrupulous individuals.” - SAnews.gov.za
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HIGHER Education and Training Deputy Minister, Mduduzi Manana, has encouraged learners to apply at institutions of higher learning for the 2016 academic year now.
September is the cut-off deadline for many institutions of higher learning. The campaign is aimed at encouraging learners to apply on time for admission to post-school institutions to avoid the last minute rush at the beginning of each academic year. The campaign runs from March to September each year. “The campaign was initiated by the department, following the unfortunate incident that happened at the University of Johannesburg in 2012, where a mother died in a stampede whilst accompanying her child to submit a late application.
“The career guidance component of the campaign seeks to inform learners about career choices available within the post-school education and training (PSET) sector,” the Ministry said. Among the learners who attended the event was Silindile Kubheka. The 18-year-old is President of the Learner Representative Council at Mhlawazini High School. She encouraged learners to heed the call and apply on time. “We promise to obtain above 80% pass for matric so we can benefit fully on the opportunities shared by the Honourable Deputy Minister,” said Kubheka. The Deputy Minister encouraged learners to consider Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges as an alternative to university education because the skills needs of the
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country necessitate a massive production of artisans from TVET colleges.
He also promoted the 100 occupations in high demand list that was released by the Minister of Higher Education and Training Blade Nzimande in 2014. This will assist learners to make informed career choices to avoid a situation where they too join a cohort of unemployed and unemployable graduates, said the Ministry. The department is currently running a career development services centre to assist learners with career advice. Deputy Minister Manana encouraged learners to use their cell phones to reach the centre by sending an SMS or a “Please Call Me” to 072 204 5056. - SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training Mduduzi Manana, strongly urges learners to apply at tertiary school as early as possible.
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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 2014/2015 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 2014/2015 ter inslae le vir inspeksie by die Lesedi Munisipale kantore,vanaf 17/08/2015 tot 30/09/2015 , 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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CITY CALLS ON ARTISTS TO ENTER THIS YEAR’S TMFAA
CITY OF EKURHULENI - By Stephen Seakgwe
SOUTH AFRICAN President Jacob Zuma recently visited the family of Mr Simon Mabatamela in Kathlehong, the member of the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) who was brutally killed in the line of duty at a shopping complex in Johannesburg during an armed robbery. Members of the Buthelezi and Shabalala families, who also lost loved ones who were members of the South African Police Service (SAPS), joined the Mabatamela family, and united in sorrow. President Zuma carried his words of comfort and condolence to all three families and dedicated government to taking drastic action to arrest and brings to justice the perpetrators of the murderous acts. He retold his call for members of the Police to defend themselves against criminals when they are attacked, and emphasized that they must do it within what the law allows.
President Zuma also stated his concern at the number of guns - legal and illegal - in society, and expressed in particular, unease about guns in the hands of the criminals.
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He said government with society; must together determine how to effectively rid society of guns and whether the Police were sufficiently trained to protect society, and protect the country from this ambush by criminals. “It saddens us that members of the Police die in the hands of criminals in this fashion, particularly as our Police come under heavy criticism every time they defend themselves against danger. It’s probably time for us to discuss as a nation, how we want Police to protect us. Any attack on the Police is an attack on the State and our nation. It is unacceptable and we must work together to stop it,” said President Zuma.
ON its 28th installment this year, the highly acclaimed Thami Mnyele Fine Art Awards (TMFAA) is finally here.
“I have personally conveyed our heartfelt condolences to the three families we visited. I wish to thank the Mabatamela family for allowing the Buthelezi and Shabalala families to join us in this fashion, it is highly unprecedented during a mourning period and that’s because it’s also highly unprecedented to lose so many members of our police service in a short space of time. We once again appeal to members of the public to help us bring these criminals to justice as soon as possible.” - President Zuma on August 3.
Artists from all over South Africa are invited to submit their entries for this year’s contemporary fine art competition from August 18 to 20 at the Coen Scholtz Recreation Centre, Mooifontein Road, Birchleigh North in Kempton Park between 09:00 and 19:00 daily. Submissions may be made at the following satellite venues as well: • Springs Art Gallery on August 18 and 19 between 09:00 and 19:00; • Rhoo Hlatshwayo Art Centre in Daveyton on August 18 between 09:00 and 16:00; • Boksburg Library Auditorium on August 19 2015 between 09:00 and 16:00.
A non-refundable entry fee of R50.00 is required for each artwork entered.
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TRAVELLERS COMPLYING WITH CHILD TRAVEL REGULATIONS
SOUTH AFRICANS AND FOREIGN NATIONALS travelling to and from South Africa with children under the age of 18 are complying with the new travel regulations. “Perceptions that new requirements are impossible or impractical to enforce hold no water,” the Department of Home Affairs said on Wednesday (August 5).
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declines for June (year on year).
According to department data systems records for arrivals and departures at ports of entry, for June 2015, 132 353 children were processed. “Of these, 1 878 were recorded as having not met requirements, placing compliance levels at 98 percent,” the department said.
“There is no evidence conclusively to say since new immigration regulations took effect there’s been a sharp decline in numbers of foreign travellers arriving in South Africa and that jobs had been lost,” the department said.
Under the new immigration legislation amendments, which came into effect in June, South Africans and foreign nationals travelling to and from South Africa with children under the age of 18 are required to produce unabridged birth certificates.
Arrivals of foreign children for June was 57 436, with departures at 74 917. Compliance for July was more than 99 percent as the movement for minors was 216 259. July arrivals for foreign children were 128 839, with their departures at 87 420.
The implementation of the new legislation is part of government’s commitment to safeguard the best interests of children and prevent
The department noted that travellers from Europe and America showed a slight increase for July (year on year) after showing slight
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“Art is a unique form of expression, as the City Of Ekurhuleni we endeavor to offer our citizens a platform to express themselves in a skillful way,” said Ekurhuleni spokesperson Themba Gadebe.
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) says there has been an increase in the payment of etolls, since Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new dispensation on etolls in May.
“Furthermore, this fine art competition is an initiative aimed at honouring the renowned revolutionary artist, the late Thami Mnyele,” continued Gadebe.
Motorists are paying up to 50% less on their tariffs and those who have failed to pay in the past are eligible for a 60% discount on their debts.
The adjudication process for the 2015 TMFAA competition will be facilitated by Les Cohn, Richman M. Buthelezi, Nontobeko Ntombela, John Fleetwood and Noko Mello.
SANRAL’s Chief Financial Officer, Inge Mulder, said the revised forecasts clearly showed that month-on-month there was an upward trend in payment since the Deputy President’s announcement. “This is all we are saying, the facts don’t lie,” says Mulder.
Entrants stand a chance to win prize money to the value of R100 000, which is divided according to the following categories: • First Prize R40 000 • Ekurhuleni Prize R30.000 • Multi & New Media Merit Award R7 500 • Painting Merit Award R7 500 • Art on Paper Merit Award R7 500 • Sculpture Merit Award R7 500 For more information, artists may contact Tshidiso Makhetha on 011 999 4474 or email Tshidiso.makhetha@ekurhuleni.gov.za or Plantina Kodisabg on 011 999 8727 or email plantina.kodisang@ ekurhuleni.gov.za alternatively contact Nomcebo Sithole on 011 999 8973 or email Nomcebo.sithole@ekurhuleni.gov. za The Thami Mnyele Fine Art Awards (TMFAA) are proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni.
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When Statistics South Africa released its 2014 Tourism report it noted that the salient characteristics of the 2014 tourists did not differ much from observations from previous years. “South Africa’s regulations are not onerous, but rationale. They are applied similarly in some countries, including guidelines from the US, UK, Australia, Canada and Schengen countries,” the department said. – SAnews.gov.za
CITY IMPLEMENTS WATER LOSS ERADICATION PROJECT
Traffic control taking place in various parts of Germiston to caution motorists of construction work being carried out in Germiston CBD. Ekurhuleni general workers digging a trench on Meyers street where the new Poly-vinyl Chloride (PVC) pipes will be laid.
She said when the Gauteng Premier David Makhura announced that an advisory panel would be set up to review the project, it caused uncertainty with an immediate and steep drop in income from a high of R120 million in June 2014 to R45 million in January 2015. SANRAL said, after the announcement in May that the user-pay principle will stay but the tariffs will be reduced, etoll cash receipts began recovering and the trend is positive, from R61 million in April 2015 to R76 million in May, and R78 million in June and R82 million in July. SANRAL’s spokesperson Vusi Mona said this meant that more motorists were paying their etoll bills. “Most toll roads take between 16 and 22 years to break even. We are on track to beat that figure,” he said. - SAnews.gov.za
CITY OF EKURHULENI - By Stephen Seakgwe
IN bolstering its efforts to eradicate water loss and ensuring citizens have access to an adequate water supply, the City of Ekurhuleni has embarked on a R19.5 million project in the Germiston CBD. Germiston is one of the oldest areas in Ekurhuleni therefore its infrastructure and piping systems are gradually reaching the end of their lifespan. As a result, more than half (53%) of the water supply to the CBD was recorded as water losses. “The piping system in the Germiston CBD comprises mostly of steel, cast iron and asbestos infrastructure that inevitably rusts as it ages,” said Ekurhuleni spokesperson Themba Gadebe. “The water loss eradication programme is therefore not only aimed at saving this precious resource that has no substitute, but it’s also aimed at safeguarding the quality of drinking water sup-
plied to our residents,” he continued. As the water network in the Germiston CBD area is upgraded the existing pipes will be replaced with underground polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes. Presently a total of 14 428 meters of PVC pipes have been installed and a total of 18 509 meters is yet to be laid. Once all aged pipes have been replaced the City will disable the old water network and switch to the new one which is expected to decrease water loss occurrences. The municipality wishes to thank its residents for their co-operation and urges motorists and pedestrians to be patient while construction work is being carried out. Customers will also be notified in advance of the water supply interruptions that will be implemented to make way for connections to take place.
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EMPD officers cooking for orphans at Sinethemba Home-based Care as part of their 67 Minutes for Mandela activities in Delmore informal settlement on Saturday, July 25. CITY OF EKURHULENI - By Mapepeza Reporter
“I admire young people who are concerned with the affairs of their community and the nation perhaps because I also became involved in the struggle whilst I was still at school.” These are the words of the late celebrated hero, Nelson Mandela. In continuing his legacy this Mandela month the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department’s (EMPD) Social Crime Prevention unit held a drug awareness programme over the past weekend. The youth and families in Delmore informal settlement where educated about the dangers and effects of drug and alcohol abuse. Delmore is reported to have the highest rate of drugs and substance abuse in the Boksburg area and the EMPD officers saw the need to
get involved in the community and demonstrate to them that they are not an enemy, but also care about the wellbeing of the residents. “We are here to offer assistance and say that, as officers, we not your enemy. Together we can overcome the social ills in this area only if the youth are willing to change and stay clear of this Nyaope drug that is destroying our future generations, “said Klass Dube, an officer in the Social Crime Prevention unit. Amongst the stakeholders invited was the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence who gave a talk about the dangers of Nyaope and the behavioural changes parents should look out for in their children.
“Our young people are susceptible to drug use, so this programme was much needed. Someone had to speak about these issues to young people because we are afraid to confront the culprits ourselves,” said Lindeni Mabaso a resident in the area. As part of the Mandela Day activities EMPD officers cooked for the orphans at Sinethemba Home- based Care and donated stationery to the home. The Mobile Soup Kitchen was also involved and helped feed children from child headed households with bread and soup. Residents who have family members suffering from drug and alcohol abuse can contact the SANCA offices on 011 8920876/5 or visit www.sancanational.org to find the nearest centres to visit in their area.
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A HEROES WELCOME FOR THE TRE4MANDELA TEAM
THE TREK4MANDELA team received a heart- felt hero’s welcome at O R Tambo International Airport on July 21, Monday evening.
The crowd was singing and dancing with placards in front of the airport’s international arrival terminals, while Ekurhuleni’s Executive Mayor Cllr Mondli Gungubele stood by to give each team member a congratulatory handshake. “Welcome home, you are the nations pride, your courageous act of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro portrayed Nelson Mandela’s attribute of resilience,” said the proud Gungubele to the Trek4Mandela team. The team landed following a successful summit of Africa’s highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro on International Mandela Day this past Saturday. Mountaineer Sibusiso Vilane lead a group of 37 accomplished and amateur mountain climbers to Uhuru Peak which is 5,895 Me-
ters above sea level to raise funds for a good cause of restoring dignity to an African girl child.
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Penny Lebyane a media personality and a first time climber of Mount Kilimanjaro said: “It has been an emotional but fulfilling journey, as a woman I resonate with the challenges of the girl child entering womanhood and the lack of sanitary products should never hinder her academic life while I can assist.”
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Most of the climbers vowed to take up the challenge again next year should they be given the opportunity. They also pledged to continue to do good to honour Mandela’s legacy. The City of Ekurhuleni is the proud sponsor of the Trek4Mandela campaign.
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New/Used Cars Spares & Accessories Driving School/Tutor Trucks/Bikes/Utility Vehicle Service
SAM PANELBEATERS SANGOMA/ TRADITIONAL HEALER HEALER YOU HAVE TRIED THE REST BUT NOTHING HAS CHANGED IN YOUR LIFE, NOW DR. MUKISA IS HERE TO HELP YOU WITH HIS POWER OF HIS ANCESTORS. YOU WILL NEVER BE DISSAPOINTED LIKE OTHER SMALL DOCTORS OR HERBALISTS. * BRING BACK LOST LOVER, NO MATTER FOR HOW LONG * HAVE YOU BEEN WORKING FOR A LONG TIME BUT NO CHANGE IN LIFE? * DO YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY QUICKLY? * I DO FINISH UNFINISHED JOBS FROM OTHER SMALL DOCTORS/HEALERS * DO YOU WANT TO MAKE YOUR PENIS BIG AND STRONG? * DO YOUR NEED MORE ROUNDS DURING SEX OR YOU HAVE NO FEELINGS * I DO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY AND YOUR BODY * DO YOU NEED TO INCREASE YOUR LUCK TO WIN GAMES LIKE CASINO, CONTACTS, TENDERS AND LOTTO? COME TO ME * DO YOU NED MORE CUSTOMERS IN YOUR BUSINESS? * IS HE OR SHE CHEATING ON YOU? OR HAVING NO RESPECT FOR YOU? * i DO REMOVE BAD LUCK AND STOP PEOPLE THAT ARE JEALOUS OF YOU * ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A BABY AND CANNOT PRODUCE? * DO YOU HAVE FINANCIAL PROBLEMS? * I DO STOP YOUR HUSBAND OR YOUR SON FROM BAD HABITS LIKE DRUGS, SMOKING, ALCOHOL, NYAOPE AND OTHERS
FIND A DOCTOR IN HEIDELBERG TOWN BEHIND ACKERMANS
CELL 079 6133 595 Dr. Mukisa
CHICKENLAND
EXTENSION 23 (BIG STREET)
Bring ANY car/vehicle that need SERIOUS panel beater or re-spray
Kismet Street No.4, Shalimar Ridge ( Next to Shalimar Taxi Rank) (016) 341 2011 / 079 694 3308 FISH Baby Hake 5kg box - R160 Baby Hake 1 kg - R32 Battered Hake 1kg - R30 Maasbanker 1kg - R25 CHICKEN Drumsticks 5kg - R155 Wings 5kg - R145 Thighs 5kg - R140 Leg Quarter 5kg - R140 Mix Portions 5kg - R140 Mix Portions Goldi - R50 Fillets+skin+boneless 1kg - R38 Livers+Gizzards+Necks+Heart R15 per packet Clean Chicken Feet 1kg - R20 Yellow Feet 1kg - R16 Chicken Soup Pack 1kg - R20 Chicken Mala - R5 per packet Chicken Heads - R5 per packet Extra Large Farm Eggs Tray - R36 Six-pack XL Farm Eggs - R8 PORK Pork trotters 1kg - R28 Pork Tails 1kg - R28 Pork Tjops 1kg - R42 Pork Heads 1kg - R25 POLONY French loaf 1kg - R20 Mongola 500g - R10 Fench 250g - R6 BEEF Complete Ox Afval (from Head to Toe)+/- 45kg - R250 1kg Afval (Pens+Derm) - R23 Trotters 1kg - R23 BONES Springbok Bones 1kg - R15 Beef Bones 1kg - R10
We also doWiring and Auto Electrician to ALL makes of CARS!
Contact Us Today 076 1337 595 Sam (PanelBeater) 073 2092 340 David (Electrician) 076 7146 836 Sipho (Mechanic)
Visit Mugg & Bean and come in for free 30 minutes WiFi and some coffee. Mugg &Bean is situated right in the center of Heidelberg Mall complex (Shop No.12 - Cnr R42 and N3 Road,Heidelberg). Alternatively you can call us on 016 340 9631. Giving you more and more
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FREE!! MAHALA!! TAKE ONE!
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