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Members of the Rudorwashe Youth Development NPC protest outside Heidelberg Magistrates Court in support for Enzokuhle Goreseb.
Enzokuhle failed by the justice system!
It is a custom to rely on the police for assistance when anyone’s rights are violated. But in South Africa, officers of the law are often found to be perpetuating the culture of not supporting victims, especially women. Enzokuhle Goreseb is one of those ‘victims of justice’.
her docket didn’t have have a contact number nor address.
The two other suspects remain unidentified.
When she kept following up on her case, there were no new developments. Goreseb identified one of the suspects after the case was reported.
According to Goreseb, the perpetrator is threatening her and her family.
She is a young woman from Ratanda, whose rights were violated by three men on 20 March.
In her frustrations, shared her plight on social media where a member of the community followed up with her case and linked her to the investigating officer.
When she opened a rape case at Ratanda Police Station hours after the horrific incident. Later, to her surprise, her case was transferred to the Vaal and
One of the identified suspects, was arrested and granted bail. The suspect appeared at the Heidelberg Magistrates Court recently.
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Officers of the law are insensitive to rape victims, they are the biggest perpuators of rape culture. Women shared their personal experiences with the SAPS when they reported rape cases, majority of the women were slut and victim shamed by the officers of the law.
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Pep Store robbed!
Four men are wanted after robbing the Heidelberg Pep Store on Wednesday afternoon, August 5. Reports confirm that the four suspects held staff and customers during the incident. Staff led the robbers to the store room, where they took money and a cellphone from one of the hostages. Suspects left in an unidentified minibus taxi. Minutes before the incident, the nearby Ackermans store was also robbed.
Condolences for veteran actress Candy Moloi Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, has paid tribute to veteran actress Candy Moloi. She passed away on Tuesday (July 28) at a hospital in Pretoria. She is most notably known for her portrayal of the character of Vho-Makhadzi on SABC2’s Muvhango, for which she won the 2009 SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV Soapie. In 2008, she played the role of MaModumedi in the SABC1 mini-series Death of a Queen, which aired as part of the channel’s “Shakespeare in Mzansi” strand from July to August of that year. In 2014, she featured as Fhatu Neluvhola in the SABC2 thriller series Thola and also starred in Giyani: Land of Blood on the same channel in 2019. “Our sincere condolences to her family, especially her daughter, Lerato Zah Moloi, as well as her colleagues, friends and fans around the country. This is the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new eternal life chapter. Lufu a lu shoni. May her soul rest in eternal peace,” the Minister said.
Mum K/Pat Mahlangu
Mapepeza Newspaper has recently learnt with sadness about the passing of a community heroine, Patricia Keitumetse ‘Mam Pat’ or ‘‘Mum K’ Mahlangu. She passed away suddenly, on Thursday, July 30. She is the founder of a youth-movement in Lesedi called Heal Our Land, inspiring and assisting many in communities to be active citizens. This woman great stalwart in the religious, a heathcare worker, multi-talented and selfless to all. Ma Pat Mahlangu recently assisted Mapepeza in covering the food parcel give-away by pastors at the Lesedi Community Centre. She has also appeared several times on the paper, doing her part in helping the needy and empowering all who worked with her. “Our sincerest condolences to her family and loved ones. May your soul rest in eternal peace Mama, you will be sadly missed Mama,” lamented the editor Stephen Seakgwe. Apart from her sterling work in the community, Ma Mahlangu was a member of the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) NEC member. “She served valiantly and with absolute distinction, on the NEC as the Chairperson of the Women of Destiny, and was also very involved with various community projects on the ground. She was not a woman of many words, but her action and work in the communities she was involved in, spoke volumes. Mum K was a motivator, an encourager and positively influenced the lives of many she came across. Her position will be difficult to fill. On behalf of the ACDP leadership, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her husband, Mr.
Joe Mahlangu, children, grandchildren and her immediate family and friends. Our prayers and commiserations are with you and we know that in and through our Lord Jesus Christ, you will find comfort and strength in this time of loss,” said ACDP president Rev. Kenneth Meshoe.
Mum K (Centred on both pictures) as she was affectionately known, did her part in society. She formed Heal Our Land (below) and reformed ex-prisoners.
EMPD raid expired goods factory in Springs!
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) and SAPS operation sparked by community activism led to the discovery of a facility in Springs on Friday, August 8 where expired and counterfeit food is reprocessed and repackaged. At least 13 people were charged with dealing with illicit goods and being in possession of suspected stolen property. City of Ekurhuleni’s MMC for Community Safety, Cllr Phaladi Mmoko said that the police were following the tip-off from the community when they raided the property. “In this property they are repurposing the expired consumables like sweets, chocolate, soft drinks and snacks, repackage them and resell to the community. All these illegal actions are done under very unhygienic environment,” he said. The preliminary investigation revealed that the expired products that are reprocess products were destined for disposal. The police are investigating the possibilities of some of these products being stolen during delivery truck hijackings.
to monitor informal food trading in the whole City as such products may end up being sold there. He commended the swift response of the EMPD and SAPS. “This brings confidence to the community. I can assure the community right now that during COVID-19 or not, we will never shy away from fighting crime,” he said. He added that more arrests may follow. MMC Mmoko urged community to report any suspicious activities to EMPD or SAPS by calling 08600 10111.
During the investigation at the property it was discovered that the premises did not comply with legislation governing hygiene for food premises, and the processed food did not comply with legislation on foodstuff, cosmetics and disinfectants. MMC Mmoko said that the police and the City’s MMC for Community Safety during the search at the environmental health practitioners will continue food processing and warehouse facility in Springs.
Matrics to write mid-year, final exams concurrently!
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The Department of Basic Education has announced that the 2020 Grade 12s will concurrently write mid-year and final examinations between 5 November and 15 December. The reconfiguration of the examination calendar comes after the school year was severely disrupted by the lengthy closure of schools since March due to the COVID-19 enforced lockdown. “Following the closure of schools on 18 March 2020, and the national lockdown to curb the spread of Coronavirus, a decision was taken by the Minister of Basic Education to administer the May/June 2020 examination concurrently with the October/ November 2020 examination,” the department said in a statement. The late commencement of the final Grade 12 examinations will allow schools and learners adequate time to cover the curriculum and also to ensure that ample time is allocated for revision of the syllabus.
October/November 2020 National Senior Certificate examination will be allowed to write this examination.
More than 1.1 million candidates are expected to sit for the 2020 combined matric exam and every registered candidate will receive an admission letter by the end of September 2020, listing the subjects for which they have registered and the examination centre where they will write. Registration for this examination has closed and no late registrations will be entertained, said the department.
nation will be released to candidates on 23 February 2021. “Candidates need to be assured that the late release of the results will not jeopardise their admission to higher education institutions,” said the department. Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has wished Grade 12 learners well, saying they will be fully supported in their preparations leading to the exams, despite the challenges that this year has presented.
Candidates, who were originally scheduled to write the 2020 October/November examination, will write two papers each in Business Studies and Accounting, whereas those who would have written the 2020 May/June examination will write one paper each in Business Studies and Accounting.
Basic Education emphasised to candidates that this is a combined examination, which implies that all candidates that were scheduled to write the Senior Certificate examination in May/June 2020 and have already registered, will be allowed to write this examination.
The Life Orientation (LO) Common Assessment Task will be written on Monday, 19 October 2020. The practical examinations in Computer Applications Technology (CAT) and Information Technology (IT) will be written prior to the official commencement of the examination on Wednesday, 21 and Thursday, 22 October 2020, respectively.
Candidates that have also registered for the
The results of the 2020 Grade 12 exami-
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State is all talk, little action Despite the government’s interventions and condemnations towards GenderBased Violence, the strong stance has been met with little action in the course for justice.
Recently, department of Police launched a national campaign to educate citizens on police’s response to reported genderbased violence cases. Currently, the department is monitoring implementation of the Domestic Violence Act and of the Sexual Offences Act by the police. “The aim is to empower communities on understanding the reporting process, assistance provided by the various entities within the criminal justice system and what to do if they are not satisfied with the response provided by the police,” said minister Bheki Cele. The campaign seeks assist the SAPS to improve its response mechanisms to reported incidents of gender-based violence. The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) says the justice system should show no mercy for any person who commits gender-based violence (GBV). “Women and children cannot be at the mercy of perpetrators of gender-based violence – be it in the streets or their private spaces,” CGE spokesperson Javu Baloyi said.
He said the justice system should show no mercy for any person who commits gender-based violence and other related atrocities, as this will send a clear message to would-be perpetrators that “enough is enough”. The Commission for Gender Equality is an independent chapter nine institution in South Africa. It draws its mandate from the South African Constitution by way of the Commission for Gender Equality Act of 1996. Their missionis to promote respect for gender equality and the protection, development and attainment of gender equality. The CGE advances, promotes and protects gender equality in South Africa.
200 stands given in Katlehong!
The MMC Human Settlements in the City of Ekurhuleni, Cllr Lesiba Mpya, handed over more than 200 serviced stands to deserving beneficiaries at the Moleleki Extension 2 in Katlehong on Thursday, August 6. Moleleki Extension 2 Project is one of the projects aimed at settling the qualifying beneficiaries identified from Zama-Zama informal settlement and backyard dwellers from Ward 108 in Katlehong. The project has yielded altogether 223 serviced stands that are currently being allocated. “The stands are ready for occupation, they are equipped with flushing ablution facilities, solar geysers and bulk municipal services. Other Services like electricity will be provided as part of the City’s Electrification programme. Furthermore, the beneficiaries will also have access roads,” MMC for Human Settlements, Cllr Lesiba Mpya said. MMC Mpya said the stands allocation was a turning point towards a better life for many residents who have been renting backyards rooms for years in Katlehong.
Members of the #JusticeforEnzo campaign and the Rudorwashe Youth Development protest outside Heidelberg Magistrates Court.
Provision of serviced stands, and re-blocking of informal settlements, complement provision of RDP housing so that those who are able to build their own houses are allowed to do so in a properly demarcated and zoned stands with necessary bulk municipal services.
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Local busineswomen unite for WOLIBO!
On Womens Day, businesswomen from the Ratanda community gathered together for the launch of WOLIBO – Women Leading in Business.
when she formed WOLIBO. Now the group is seeking to make their first positive impact after their launch.
Pretty Kekana, is the deputy secretary of the organisation. The organisation is for women She heads the MoTsha Change by women. Founded in 2019 and in Motion, a community-based officially launched on August 9, social enterprise. the main objective of WOLIBO is to help women in business thrive Making her first public appearin their respective sectors and ance after recovering from COVbring economic change to the ID-19, Lesedi Local Municipality people of Lesedi municipality. mayor, Cllr. Lerato Maloka gave
a keynote speech during the launch. She paid tribute to the heroines of 1956, who bravely protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act of 1950, commonly referred to as the “pass laws”. She focused her address on economic freedom for black women and the need for women to partner up in business in order to grow the local economy. “Economic freedom will not be
delivered by us to men,” said the mayor in her speech encouraging the women in attendance. WOLIBO consists of seven board members: Nonhlanhla Mofokeng Mkhwanazi (President), Patty Radebe (Deputy president), Nomsa Mbatha (Public relations), Ntombifuthi Mayaba (Spokesperson), Pretty Kekana (Deputy secretary), Grace Mahlangu (Co-ordinator) and Nobantu Mthethwa (secretary general).
Founding president of the organisation, Nonhlanhla Mofokeng-Mkhwanazi, encouraged the women in attendance to be at the forefront of the local economy. Before she ventured into business herself, Nonhlanhla worked at the Lesedi Local Municipality, where she came to learn about the various socio-economic issues in her community. Some of these challenges include poverty, unemployment and lack of access to information. She thought of solutions that would help people whilst generating an income for her, that’s Lesedi Local Municipality executive mayor Lerato Maloka (centred) with the board members of WOLIBO – Women Leading In Business Organisation.
City gets good word from A.G ON BEING A WOMEN IN The City of Ekurhuleni has recently received commendation from the Auditor-General on its performance in terms of good governance and sound fiscal management. “While the City has not moved up from the unqualified report it received in the previous year, it has actively embarked on a process of capacitating its finance unit over the past few years, which has resulted in a gradual improvement in the quality of financial statements and a reduction in compliance findings,” the AG said. The City achieved the following highlights from the audit: · Achieved an unqualified audit for the financial year 2018/2019; · The City received a Clean Audit on financial statements; · The City incurred zero unauthorised, fruitless and wasteful expenditure (for the second consecutive year); · Irregular expenditure has decreased from R215 million in the previous financial year to R5 million in the 2018/2019 annual review; · Collection rate stood at 91% for the financial year in review · Complied with 30 days payment of all invoices; · Capex expenditure for the year stood at 94.31%; · Overall Grant Funding spending for the year is 94%; · Cash on hand for the year R3,5 billion; · Performed very well on cost- containment worth R138,6 million for year under review; · Management of both Water and Electricity losses are both below National Standards; · Achieved a 70% reduction in the number of non-compliance paragraphs recorded in the audit report; · The City continues to shoulder the cost of a social package of R4 billion per annum.
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Lebohang Mashiloane writes...
o be a woman in South Africa is to constantly be fearful for your own life, and be on the look out for possible and potential danger.
not doing enough to ensure that there is domestic peace and stability in our societies, especially during this unprecedented lockdown.
The situation in the country has deteriorated to such levels where it has become possible to say that our bodies as women have become crime scenes that are waiting to happen at any given moment and time.
Existing social initiatives created by government to address the scourge of gender based violence in our societies remain impotent since they no longer receive government funding and attention.
It’s a frightening realisation to arrive at. This reality, compounded by the government’s failure to alleviate this real plight against women, is leading to a silent festering of a mental health crisis among the women of South Africa. Conditions such as paranoia and anxiety have seen an increase in recent weeks, as many women have been forced to put up with their abusers in adherence to the Covid-19 lockdown regulations. With nowhere to go, most women find themselves having to stay with their abusers, on whom most depend on for shelter, food and other forms of sustenance. The government of South Africa is seriously failing its women. They have failed to provide alternative safe housing for women who find themselves in potentially violent situations during the lockdown. The government is
At face level, the government seems apathetic to the ongoing femicide in South Africa. Due to the month of August being women’s month, we shall see another wave of preformative gestures of ally-ship and solidarity with women who have been victims of GBV. Men will buy flowers, organise dinners and so on; they will sing praises to women this month, but will not take time to gather amongst themselves to interrogate their behaviours and to seek healing in order to facilitate a peaceful coexistence with women. Why are men afraid of digging deep inside themselves to confront the real reasons why they speak through violence? Instead of reaching into their pockets to impress women, men need to appeal to their own consciences in order to properly shape their approach towards women. This will go a long way in showing respect and bringing comfort to women, much more
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Local Leading Ladies in Lesedi! It is an official South African tradition to honour and celebrate Women from all walks of life this month. The Mapepeza team have collected some of the women in the Lesedi region that have made an impact in their community, one way or the other. As a disclaimer, the team took to account that there are many more women doing their part in society that have not been mentioned in this article. We salute all women!!
These young black women have bought light and hope in Lesedi, they have become the change they want to see in their communities. Their contributions have reached many, either through their talent or charitable initiatives. FATHIMA DE JESUS
Fathima is the founder of an NGO called OwnSkiin, an organization that focuses on selfdevelopment and helping the community as a whole. Beautiful and comfortable in her own skin, she has been in the frontline in fund-raising campaigns that assist her community during this pandemic. MAMELLO SIGASA
does. A creator of accessories for ladies, the entrepreneur has started I Am Her Accessories which sells her work to audiences locally and through her social media pages. A fashion enthusiast, she also shares her advice and tips on using accessories for everyday occasions.
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Co-founder of SheReigns Feminine Energy, a community movement that gathers young women doing exceptional things. The organization is recently looking for black female poets to be part of the Words & Snaps Poetry Nights, made to recognize local talent in the poetry space. Ngema is also a make-up artist, vocalist and model amongst many other things. A lover of life, she shares all experiences with her large social media following.
A lover of literature, a story-teller and writer at Mapepeza Community Newspaper, Lebohang is a passionate community member. She is currently working on the Lesedi Book Drive, collecting books to donate to young people in her community as schools and libraries have been closed due to lockdown regulations. She also loves sharing her anecdotes and short stories on her social media page. In her student life at Sedibeng TVET College, she is very active in her academic studies and an Student Representative Council or SRC member.
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GUGULETHU MASEKO
Known by her stage name, Dj Boocie, she is deep house Dj and founder of the Dj Boocie Foundation. Apart from entertaining the crowds all around the community, her foundation has contributed significantly through her many charitable campaigns like the Dress A Matriculant and her annual school uniform giveaways. Dj Boocie is the first lady Dj of the Ratanda Dj Festival or RDF, an annual festive event that unites music lovers from Lesedi and surrounding areas.
PRETTY KEKANA
Pretty is the founder member of MoTsha Change in Motion, an organization that offers life coaching to young people in the community. They help teenagers to understand adolescence, also assisting with mental issues plus host personal development sessions. The MoTsha team recently led food parcel drives around the community, donating food to the less fortunate. They donated over 100 parcels, using various campaigns like the No Shaving Challenge and others to raise funds. BONTLE SEBILOANE
A student at the North West University, Mamello Enhle Sigasa is the founder of the Tsholofelo Foundation. Leading the NPO as the founder and director, they help collect and donate sanitary pads to local school girls, also having workshops focussed on empowering young women. During the nationwide lockdown, the foundation created a book club to encourage the culture of reading amongst black women. GUGU MABUZA
Local jewellery maker and artist, Gugu expresses her feminine beauty in everything she
Founder and Managing Director of the Heidelberg Jazz Festival, Bontle is an active member in her community of Ratanda who has led the annual music event to be the premier events in the local calendars. The event combines jazz music and local culture, which also gives local artists and entrepreneurs a platform. She is also a member of the local biker community in Gauteng. They recently came to Ratanda to give away food parcels to deserving families distressed by the pandemic.
Better known as Gugu M, she a actress singer, songwriter and professional model at ICONS Talent Management Agency. She recently released Genesis, an EP with two tracks that are now available on all major digital music platforms. She has also been featured on Gomora, a television series playing on Mzansi Magic. SIMPHIWE NGEMA NONHLANHLA MKHONZA Also known as Bookish Nonhly, she is all about literature. A book seller and ‘book-tuber’ (YouTube book reviewer) and ‘Bookstagramer (Instagram book influencer), Nonhlanhla pushes her love for books everywhere she goes. Working at the local Bargain Books store, she has also shared her collections with audiences on radio and online.
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Gauteng ready for the resumption of Football!
The Gauteng City Region welcomes the decision to bring football to its shores for the conclusion of the 2019/20 season.
Over the next 6 weeks the golden province will be the exclusive home of football, where over 100 matches will be played for the crowning of champions of the Premier league, 1st division and the Nedbank Cup. The province has been adjudged ready and best suited to host 32 teams under a strict bio-safe bubble. The decision is a demonstration of its (province’s) ability to attract and successfully host quality global and local events. “We are delighted that we could be hosts of the resumption of the beautiful game. We want to thank the PSL for trusting us in helping them successfully concluding their programme after 4 months of inaction. Looking back to the work and investment we did for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, we are excited to see our efforts carrying us through to be the preferred host of this major event albeit, unfortunately without fans in attendance,” says Gauteng MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Mbali Hlophe. Throughout its municipalities, Gauteng has world class infrastructure that meets any required safety measures and standards. The games will be held across 16 venues in the cit-
ies of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni. The safety measures include a “bio-bubble” method where players and officials of each team will be together in a strictly controlled environment.
“Our collaborative infrastructure includes sporting facilities for training and matches, hotels and hospitality services, health and wellness, transport and communications networks which all provide an environment that meets the requirements to ensure that the remainder of football can be completed in line with Covid-19 health and safety protocols”, emphasised MEC Hlophe. As the city region of South Africa, it is our vision to position Gauteng as a globally competitive destination of choice. This principle also accompanies us during this difficult period of a COVID-19 global pandemic. Moments like these call upon to be the best of ourselves, and we remain committed to welcoming you with the same warmth and hospitality we have always had, whilst adhering to all the necessary health and safety protocols. “Since its birth, football has been integral to our communities. It is more than a game, more than a sport; it is a way of life that we all embrace. In this time of uncertainty, may we be reminded of this defining role that every goal and every tackle gives hope to those directly or indirectly affected by the virus,
and continue to work together to combat the pandemic with the same spirit shown by the community of fans and supporters of the beautiful-game.” Highlighted Gauteng Tourism Authority CEO Yoland Kona
MEC pays tribute to fans “Our decision to support the PSL conclude its season was made mainly with the fans in mind, to allow them to see all the action to the finish. We want football to be set-
tled on the field and not in the boardrooms knowing the bragging rights and joy it brings to the supporters. “As Gauteng we are certain that amid the challenges brought about by the Covid-19 restrictions and protocols, working together with our partners we’ll deliver a successful programme of football to conclude the 2019/20 season. In good times, and even more so in these challenging times, Gauteng is behind you all the way.” said Hlophe.
President congratulates Brad Binder on MotoGP victory! President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated motorcycle racer Brad Binder on flying the South African flag high with his first win in the MotoGP premier class today, Sunday August 9.
Brad Binder (25), who previously raced in the Moto2 class, recorded the first MotoGP premier class win by a South African after starting in seventh place on the grid at the Masaryk circuit in the Czech Republic. He is now 4th in MotoGP rankings worldwide. President Ramaphosa said: “Brad Binder made all South Africans proud today with his historic victory. We share in his elation and look forward to his long and successful career at the top of his sport. “Coming as it did on Women’s Day,
which brings us together as a nation, Brad’s victory in the Czech Grand Prix provides us with inspiration, hope and pride and lifts our spirits at a time we need this.”
Binder hails from Potchefstroom in Tlokwe Local Municipality. In November last year, he was confirmed as a factory KTM rider in MotoGP class for the 2020 season, replacing Johann Zarco who had abandoned his factory ride earlier in the year. Sharing his excitement for his recent win, Binder said it was a Dream come true. “Hard to believe we are Grand Prix winnersTrophy Thank you to everyone for all the support over the years. The feeling to stand on top of the podium in MotoGP was unreal,” he said on his social media account.