eMapepeza Vol.8 Issue 7 (June 2021-2nd edition) by Mapepeza Newspaper

MAHALA! IT’S FRE

TAKE ON E City Of Ekurhuleni

Matichere a tla fumana ente ea COVID-19!

JUNE 2021 (VOL.8 ISSUE #7)

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Back to school for taxi industry!

Taxi drivers and owners in Gauteng have brushed up on their COVID-19 protocols, road safety and business skills, while also learning to handle their customers with care, at a training session in Soweto recently. The training is the product of a ground-breaking partnership between SANTACO, Distell and the National Liquor Traders Council.

The partnership will see the two largest blackowned industries in the country and the largest locally owned liquor company work together to enhance COVID-19 compliance in the taxi and tavern sectors, as the country braces for the impact of a third wave of the pandemic. This will also seek to reduce road traffic accidents, combat gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), promote black entrepreneurship and drive the responsible consumption of alcohol.

Lefapha la Naha la Bophelo le re le ikemiselitse ho qala ho enta matichere ka bongata ho tloha bekeng e tlang.

kamora ho batlisisa tlolo e ntle ea ts'ebetso ea tlhahiso (GMP) fekthering ea J&J e Baltimore, United States.

Meento ea Johnson & Johnson (J&J) ea COVID-19 e lebelletsoe ho fihla naheng haufinyane.

Ka lebaka la mathata ana, tekanyetso ea liente tse limilione tse peli e neng e se e hlahisitsoe, e ile ea phatlalatsoa e sa sebelisoe.

Sena ke ho latela Moeletsi oa Tekheniki ea lefapha, Ngaka Aquina Thulare, ea neng a tsebisa Komiti ea Ts'ebetso ea Paramente ea Bophelo ka Labone la la 17 Phuptjane. Thulare o re sefofane se jereng thepa ea 300 000 ea COVID-19 ea J&J se tla theohela boema-fofane ba machaba ba OR Tambo ka Labohlano la la 18 Phuptjane 2021. Tsamaiso ea Tsamaiso ea Lijo le Lithethefatsi ea Amerika (FDA) e hlakisitse sehlopha sena hore se tle se sebelisoe naheng. Ho phatlalatsoa ha vaksine ea lethal dose e le 'ngoe ho ile ha ba le litšitiso tse ling kamora hore FDA e emise tlhahiso

Le ha ho le joalo, lenaneo la naha la thibelo ea liente le tla ba le matla haufinyane, joalo ka ha ho lebelletsoe hore litekanyetso tsa limilone li tla lokolloa khoeling ena. "Boitsebiso ba Sekolo sa Tsamaiso ea Sekolo (SGB) bo netefalitsoe mme marang-rang a likolo tse ikemetseng a netefalitsoe," ho boletse Thulare, mme a eketsa ka hore litsi tsa ente le tsona li fumanoe. O bolelletse komiti hore lenaneo le ikhethileng la Elektroniki la Thibelo ea Litente (EVDS) le tla neheloa lekaleng la thuto. Ho sa le joalo, liente tsa

tekanyetso e le 'ngoe li se li fumane tumello ea Bolaoli ba Taolo ea Lihlahisoa tsa Bophelo ba Aforika Borwa (SAHPRA) ho setifikeiti sa ho tšoaea le ho fetola likarolo tsa lefutso (GMO). "Laboratori ea Naha ea Taolo e ikemiselitse ho netefatsa hore liente tsena li lokolloa ka la 21 Phuptjane 'me li tla qala ho aba ka la 22 Phuptjane,' me li tla qala ho enta hang kamora moo," ho boletse Thulare. O boetse a netefalitse hore letsatsi la ho felloa ke nako ea ente le ekelitsoe. "FDA e entse lipatlisiso tsa botsitso ka liente tseo ba tla re fa tsona 'me letsatsi la ho felloa ke nako le ekelitsoe ka libeke tse' ne ho tloha ka letsatsi la pele." O itse o na le ts'epo ea hore lefapha le tla khona ho enta basebetsi ba lekala la thuto ba 300 000 ho ba 499 000 matsatsing a 10 a sebetsang.

Distell has invested R5.8-million in the distribution of sanitisers and face masks at taxi ranks, training in COVID-19 safety measures, GBVF awareness, business skills and customer care, basic vehicle checks and road and pedestrian safety, as well as first aid training for taxi drivers and owners.

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HOSPITAL VISITING HOURS SUSPENDED! Visiting time to all Gauteng Department of Health healthcare facilities has been temporarily suspended until further notice. The recent surge in COVID-19 cases has put many hospitals across the province under pressure. In extreme cases, only one visitor is allowed and can only spend up to 15 minutes with the patient.

COUPLE’S DEATH INVESTIGATED

City Power has completed its preliminary investigation into the cause of the electrocution in Crosby near Mayfair recently which left a couple dead. The story was made viral through reports, including on social media, which suggested that the electrocution may have been caused by illegal connections in the area. On June 12, newlyweds Zaheer Sarang (Skippy) and Nabeela Khan got electrocuted to death. According to City Power, they discovered that the meter was bridged and the earth was disconnected on the meter box which is inside the customer’s house, this confirms their earlier suspicion that the network could have been tempered with leading to instability in the voltage. “The area of Mayfair and Crosby is plagued by vandalism of the infrastructure, bypassing of our meters by both business and residential customers, and illegal connections,” said the agency.

MZANSI MOVES TO LEVEL 3

Following the recent surge in new COVID-19 infections, President Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will move to Alert Level 3 lockdown from June 16. President Ramaphosa said the COVID-19 positivity rate has increased in Limpopo, Gauteng, Free State and KwaZuluNatal. Gauteng has been worst hit province, recording over two thirds of all new infections. Restrictions include the sdjusted curfew hours strarting at 10pm and end at 4am. All circles will be limited to up to 50 people indoors and 100 people outside. The sale of liquor at off-site retail outlets will only be allowed between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from Monday to Thursday. This does not include public holidays. The sale of liquor used on site will be permitted until 9 p.m. Drinking alcohol in all public places is strictly prohibited.

WALK-INS WELCOME AT SITES

All public vaccination sites in Gauteng accept walk-ins, People who are 60 years and older can visit their nearest vaccination site to receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

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Heidelberg girl (13) rescued from almost being sold for R40 million! The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation(Hawks) Provincial Head in Gauteng, Major General Ebrahim Kadwa has congratulated the success of their investigation team for for rescuing a thirteen year old girl from an alleged human traﬃcking syndicate in Heidelberg on Thursday, June 17. “A multi-disciplinary driven operation was conducted by the Hawks’ Serious Corruption and Organised Crime Investigation teams in Vaal Rand, working with Vanderbijlpark SAPS Task Team for serious and violent crimes, and Family Violence and Sexual Offences Unit in the Vaal Rand. The operation resulted in a successful arrest of two female suspects aged 36 and 57

for trafficking in persons, conspiracy to sell a minor for sexual exploitation, abduction and theft of a child,” said Hawks’ Lieutenant Colonel Philani Nkwalase. The team followed up on suspicious human trafficking activities planned in the Heidelberg area, this is where the stepmother and step-grandmother allegedly conspired to sell their 13 year old stepdaughter to a human trafficking syndicate for R40 million.

An investigation was put in motion and the joint police team seized the R30 000 entrapment cash and electronic gadgets for further investigation. The rescued minor was taken to a place of safety.

“What is rather disturbing with this situation is that family members were found to be involved in the alleged crime committed against their own. Setting up an operation of this magnitude shows bravery and we applaud the investigation team for executing it without anyone being harmed and the child was rescued safely. In the past few months we have made a major breakthrough in successfully dismantling illegal brothels in the Vaal Rand where police officers were arrested for human trafficking related allegations.” said Major General Kadwa. The pair is expected to appear in the Heidelberg Magistrates Court on Thursday (June 18) and the investigation continues.

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Lesedi Local Municipality, Gauteng 2021-2022 RATES AND TARIFFS FOR MUNICIPAL RATES AND SERVICES Notice is hereby given to the rate payers and consumers in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 2000 that Lesedi Local Municipality has by council resolution approved 2021/2022 Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) for levying a rate on a property and service charges. Final tariffs were approved by Council on 31 May 2021 – Council resolution number LC.CM. 72/05/2021. It is important to note that electricity tariffs are pending the approval by NERSA. The council resolution is published in the municipal website – www.lesedilm.gov.za and at the municipality’s head and satellite offices and libraries. Proposed Percentage Increase Municipal Services 2021/22 Property rates 3.9% Water

5.8%

Electricity Sewer/Sanitation Refuse Removal

14.59% 3.9% 3.9%

Other Services

3.9% and 10% for rental

PROPERTY RATES REBATES

General factors that have been considered in determining the tariffs are as follows:  Affordability  Cost of bulk purchases of water and electricity  Distribution costs;  Distribution losses;  Depreciation expenses (capital replacement reserve);  Maintenance of infrastructure and fixed assets;  The cost of approved indigent relief; and  Overheads costs.

Residential and sectional title properties

All Residential and sectional title properties, is rebated by the amount of rates payable on the municipal value as indicated: Residential vacant land

ASSESSMENT / PROPERTY RATES

All residential vacant land as defined in the Rates Policy be rebated by the amount of rates payable on the municipal value as indicated:

Valuation Roll 2019-2024

2020/2021 – 0.012725357 2021/2122 - 0,013221646 - in the rand for property rates Zero rated PROPERTY RATES Description

Ratio

Tariff 2020/21 4,9%

2021/22 3,9%

Residential property

1:1

0,012725357

0,013221646

Business & commercial property

1:2

0,025450663

0,026443239

Industrial property

1:2

0,025450663

0,026443239

1: 0.25

0,00318131

0,003305381

1:2

0,025450663

0,026443239

1:2

0,025450663

0,026443239

Agricultural properties used for farming and agricultural purposes Agricultural properties used for business, commercial purposes State owned properties Municipal properties

Not rateable

Public service infrastructure

Not rateable

Communal land as defined in the Communal Land Rights Act

Not rateable

State trust land

Not rateable

Protected areas

Not rateable

National monuments

Not rateable

1: 0.25

0,00318131

0,003305381

Exclusive use areas

1:1

0,012725357

0,013221646

Servitudes

1:1

0,012725357

0,013221646

Properties owned by public benefit organizations

Township title properties

Not rateable

Multiple use properties

According to use

Vacant land (business, industrial and commercial) Vacant land (residential)

According to use

1:3

0,038176189

0,039665061

1:1

0,012725357

0,013221646

Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) All Public benefit Organisation (PBO) properties as defined in the Rates Policy qualify for a 20% rebate. (This rebate is only applicable to rates payable.) State owned properties All state owned properties as defined in the Rates Policy, qualify for a 20% rebate. All government properties are defined in schedule 1 & 3 of the Public finance Municipal Act.

Municipal value

First R15000 R15 001 to R100 000

First R15000

R15001 to R40 000

% Rebates Exempt [Section 17(h) of the Act]. 100% Exempt [Section 17(h) of the Act]. 100%

20%

Special rebates Special rebates to registered owners of residential properties who are senior citizens, disabled and/or medically unfit persons qualifying according to gross monthly household income of all persons normally residing on that property: Gross monthly household income

0-5115

100%

5116-7305

80%

7306-8036

60%

8037-8768

40%

8769-10587

20%

The municipality will grant 10% rebate on a property value of R100 000 000 (hundred million) and above.

R100 000 000

10%

In terms of section 15 (1) (b) of the MPRA, the Council GRANTS deduction on the market value and rebates on the rates levied for 2021/2022 in respect of a residential properties.

In terms of section 17 (h) of the MPRA, read with Council’s Property Rates Policy, the impermissible value of the market value of a residential

properties be applied on the first R15 000 of the market value of rateable property contained in the valuation roll or supplementary valuation roll of the municipality and the impermissible value of the R15 001 to R100 000 of the market value for all residential and sectional title properties (domestic).

Senior citizens, disabled persons and or /medically unfit persons, who are registered owners of the residential properties will receive special rebates as stipulated in the table above.

The special rebate is only granted upon application and therefore all pensioners / senior citizens, disabled persons and or / medically unfit persons are reminded to submit their rebate application forms to Lesedi municipal offices - Assessment rates section. Please note that the special rebate is only applicable for 12 months, therefore pensioners who applied for the rebate for 2020/2021 financial year must re-apply for the new financial year (2021/2022). Please bring your certified ID copy and proof of income.

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ELECTRICITY (excl VAT)

REFUSE (excl VAT) Tariff code

Description of tariff

RF C2 C2 RF C2 C4 RF C2 C3 RF C2 C8 RF C2 C0 RF C3 RP

Domestic Business / Industrial / Hospital Flats Departmental Builders / Contractors Informal Sector Mass Disposal at Transfer Station - per ton Mass Containers week days

RF C2 MW RF C2 MH

Tariff 2020/2021

Tariffs 2021/2022

136 254 127 103 134 40

141 264 132 107 139 41

361

375

494

513

Mass Containers weekends

RF C2 C9

Mass Disposal at Platkop per ton Kloof mass disposal

707

735

417

433

3516

Tariff code

BS R1 R1 / RB/R0 SE R2 R2 SE R2 R3 BS R1 R1 SE R2 R6

BS R1 R1 / RB / R0

Description of tariff

BE E1 E3 E1/ E5 EL E3 EZ

EL E3 EA

3653

Tariff 2020/2021

Tariff 2021/2022

53 53 123 53 53 133

55 55 128 55 55 138

149 124 88

155 129 91

6622

6880

Domestic: Basic Domestic: 1 Sewer point 2 or more sewer points Flats and second unit on Domestic stand Hospital Basic Hospital per sewer point All the basics Business / Industrial / Schools per point Departmental Builders / Contractors

BS R1 R1 SE R2 R4 SE R2 R7

BS R3 SP

Informal sector

BS R1 R8 new

Kloof sewerage basic

WATER (excl VAT) Tariff code BW W1 W9 WA W2 W2

WA W2 W4

WA W2 W5 WA W2 W8 WA W2 OU WA W2 W6 WA W2 WS BW W1 W3 BW W1 W9 BW W1 W8 BW W1 W4 BW W1 W2 BW W1 W3

Description of tariff Domestic: basic (with improvements) Approved indigents 0 - 6 kl 6.1 - 10 kl 10.1 - 30 kl 30.1 - 50 kl 50.1 - 70 kl 70 kl > Other domestic usage 0 - 10 kl 10.1 - 30 kl 30.1 - 50 kl 50.1 - 70 kl 70 kl > Informal sector Flats Hospitals All other users per kl Business & Industrial per kl School, Churches, Sports clubs, Museum Basic levy for more than one consumer on any piece of land Basic domestic stands Basic vacant domestic stands Basic Business Stands Basic Industrial Stands Temporary Connections Basic Water leak tariff

Drought tariff - Residential

Drought tariff - Business / Commercial

Description of tariff

Tariff 2020/2021 (as approved by NERSA)

Tariffs 2021/2022 (pending for NERSA approval)

252

288,77

Domestic:

SEWER (excl VAT) Tariff code

Mapepeza

Tariff 2020/2021

Tariff 2021/2022

Free 19 25 31 46 50

Free 20 26 32 49 53

19 25 31 46 50 23 26 26

20 26 32 49 53 24 28 28

34 212 79 203 138 Water tariff less 15% of the rate tariff 10% punitive tariff will apply to all domestic users who consume more than 25Kl 10% More consumption for Business users based on the 12 Months monthly average.

36 224 84 215 146 Water tariff less 15% of the rate tariff 10% punitive tariff will apply to all domestic users who consume more than 25Kl 10% More consumption for Business users based on the 12 Months monthly average.

Basic charge with /without improvements Domestic: APPROVED INDIGENTS

Free

51 kWh– 350 kWh

1.4119

1,6179

351 kWh – 600 kWh

1.9834

2,2728

600 kWh >

2.3351

2,6758

0 – 50 KwH 51 - 350 Kwh 351 – 600 kwh 600 kWh > Bulk Residential reseller ( All season voltage >400v)

1.0982 1.4119 1.9872 2.3402

1,2585 1,6179 2,2772 2,6816

basic charge ( rand)

369.78

423,74

energy charge (c/kWh)

195.78

224,35

4622.31

5296,70

190.76

218,59

0 - 50 kWh

Domestic: NON- INDIGENTS

Bulk Residential reseller (All season voltage 230/400v) basic charge (rand) energy charge (c/kWh) Low Commercial tariff – customers below 100kVa/150A Connection size – voltage 230/400V Low demand (Summer)

basic charge (rand) ( below 100kVA) energy charge (c/kWh) no demand High demand (Winter) ( 2020 07 01- 2020 08 31 ) (2021 06 01 - 2021 06 30)

930.95 181.72

1066,78 208,23

basic charge (rand) ( below 100kVA) energy charge (c/kWh) no demand

930.95 226.17

1066,78 259,17

2287.73

2621,51

135.57 190.50

155,35 218,29

2287.73

2621,51

218.79 226.13

250,71 259,12

Medium Commercial tariff – customers above 100kVA/150A connection size 230/400V Low demand (Summer) basic charge (rand) ( above 100kVA) energy charge (c/kWh) demand charge ( R/kVA) High demand (Winter) ( 2021 07 01- 2021 08 31 ) (2022 06 01 - 2022 06 30) basic charge (rand) ( above 100kVA) energy charge (c/kWh) demand charge ( R/kVA) Medium Commercial tariff – Customers above 100kVA /150A connection size up to 1MVA Voltage > 230/400V & =11KV Low demand (summer) basic charge (rand) energy charge (c/kWh) demand charge ( R/kVA) High demand (winter) basic charge (rand) energy charge (c/kWh)

3248.57 130.74 183.70

3722,53 149,82 210, 50

3248.57 218.79

3722,53 250,71

demand charge ( R/kVA)

210.96

241,74

3091.40 123.47

3542,44 141,48

174.88 114.69 90.47

200,40 131,42 103,67

436.84 153.28 92.48

500,57 175,64 105,97

High Commercial tariff – Customers at medium voltage (>230/400V & < = 11KV) with minimum 1MVA connection basic charge demand charge ( R/kVA) Low demand (Summer) peak ( c/kWh) standard (c/kWh) off peak (ckWh) High demand (Winter) (2021 07 01 - 2021 08 31) (2022 06 01 - 2022 06 30) peak ( c/kWh) standard (c/kWh) off peak (c/kWh)

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REPLACEMENT FEES (EXCL VAT) Description of tariff REPLACEMENT OF CIRCUIT BREAKER REPLACEMENT OF SINGLE PHASE CONVENTIONAL METER REPLACEMENT OF 3-PHASE CONVENTIONAL METER REPLACEMENT OF PRE-PAID METER REPLACEMENT OF CABLE REPLACEMENT OF WATER METER PENALTY FEE ON METER TAMPERING AND ILLEGAL CONNECTION INCL VAT)

Tariff 2020/2021

Tariff 2021/2022

790

821

2465

2561

4267

4433

2523 2836 998

2622 2946 1037

Formula - cost Formula - cost of estimated of estimated electricity over a electricity over a period X 200% period X 200%

DEPOSITS OF WATER & LIGHTS (Incl VAT) Description of tariff

Tariff 2020/2021

Tariff 2021/2022

3727

3873

Residential (single phase connection up to 80 A) Suikerbos-oord vir bejaardes (pension)

894

929

Residential : Water deposit (New) (no previous connections)

1789

Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer 1859

Residential : Elect deposits (New) (no previous connections) (single phase up to 80 A)

4472

4647

Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer

7453

7744

1789 Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer

1859 Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer

Residential resellers 2 X consumption(above 3 X 150A)

All use (residential, commercial or other) above 80 A 3 phase

Small Business (shops) 2 times consumption

Industrial business 2 times consumption

Price determined by Electrical Department based on the expected load factor of the customer

Small holdings & Farms Water domestic user only Shopping malls 2 times consumption

CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION FEES (excl VAT) Description of tariff Reconnection fees: Water reconnection fee (VAT excl) Electricity reconnection fee (VAT excl) Connection fees for service: Water connection fee for services (VAT excl) Electricity connection fee for services (VAT excl) Conventional meter (New): Average single phase connection cost Pre-paid meter (VAT incl) (New): Average single phase pre-paid connection cost Change from conventional meter to pre-paid meter: Change from single phase conventional meter to pre-paid meter Change from three phase conventional meter to pre-paid meter Pre-paid card connection fee (VAT incl) (All) Water meter installation / connection fee (VAT excl) (New) 15mm dia water connection 20mm dia water connection 25mm dia water connection 40mm dia water connection 50mm dia water connection 80mm dia water connection Move meter Temporary meter installation Roards and storm water (excl VAT) Lowering of kerbs and alterations - culvert entrance Lowering of kerbs and alterations - Meter new entrance Lowering of kerbs and alterations - meter additional entrance

Tariff 2020/2021

Tariff 2021/2022

745 745

774 774

745 745 Price determined by Electrical Department Price determined by Electrical Department

774 774 Price determined by Electrical Department Price determined by Electrical Department

1888

1962

2098

2180

182

189

2,874 3,205 3,980 7,059 29,653 40,711 582 5,121

2986 3330 4135 7334 30809 42298 604 5321

1,969 830 830

2046 862 862

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Mapepeza Other tariffs

Finance Miscellaneous tariffs (VAT incl) Description of tariff Clearance certificate (per property) Administration fee for dishonoured payments, RD cheques and electronic payments reversed (per item) Tender fees - R200 000 to R500 000 Tender fees - R500 000 to R2million Tender fees above R2million Valuation certificate or property related information (per property) Issuing of duplicate receipt (per receipt) Application for duplicate clearance certificate (per certificate) Deeds search (per property) Warning Notices (if applicable) (excluding water and electricity notices) (per notice) Warning Notices for non -payment Duplicate statement for more 3 months (per page) ELECTRICITY MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES (excl VAT) 1. For blocking / unblocking a customer to purchase prepayment electricity units due to non-payment of the account (payable once only to effect both blocking and unblocking): 2. For discontinuing and restoring a supply at the request of a customer: 2.1 For disconnecting a supply at the customer’s request 2.2 For reconnecting a supply at the customer’s request 3. For removing and re-instating a customer connection that has been removed due to tampering by the customer: 3.1 Estimated cost of material, labour and transport + 10% with a minimum charge of 4. For reading a meter: 4.1 On request of a customer 4.2 After office hours on a regular basis as arranged by a customer: 4.3 Access to AMR readings p/m 5. For repeatedly attending to a customer complaint where the reason for the complaint is not the fault of the supply authority, per visit: 6. For testing the accuracy of a meter on request of a customer 7. For the lease of a transformer, per month, per kVA of transformer capacity 8. For providing a service connection 9. For modifying a service connection on request of a customer 10. For the provision of material or equipment or the execution of work on behalf of a customer or on request of a customer 11. For exempting a customer’s water heating apparatus from control by the supply authority, per month 12.1 Excavations within public areas leading to damage to electricity cables, including attempts of theft 12.2Cost for damaging any 6.6\11 kV cable R20 000.00 VAT exclusive per cable plus additional cost incurred of material, labour and transport plus 10%. plus VAT 12.2Cost for damaging any 22 kV cable R30 000.00 VAT exclusive per cable plus additional cost incurred of material, labour and transport plus 10%. plus VAT 13. Operational cost per street light supplied from the Lesedi grid, per month.

Tariff 2020/2021 373

Tariff 2021/2022 388

745

774

350 816

363 848

1748

1816

56 373 92

58 388 95

145 5

151 5

Tariff 2020/2021

Tariff 2021/2022

212 212

220 220

Waste management fees (Excl VAT)

2020/21

2021/22

504

524

1,022

1 061

Skip Containers during Week Days per removal

494

513

Skip Containers Weekends per removal

707

735

Refuse bags Refuse bins (small 85 lt) Refuse bins (big 280 lt)

LED fees: (excl VAT)

2020/21

2021/22

Farm support service: Boom sprayer (1000l/ha)

539

Raw cultivator (4 row)

545

560 567

Furrow beam plough (4 row)

540

561

Disc harrow (width 3m)

675

702

1,036

1 077

Fertilizer spreader

Planter

592

615

Drop side traler (6 ton)

525

546

555

576

1,686

1 752

Chicken structures-Jamson Park Commonage (per structure)

767

796

286

Mill and Silo - Jamson Park Commonage

1,533

1 593

Heidelberg CBD stalls (1)

406

422

625

649

Heidelberg CBD stalls (2)

325

337

4 Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10% Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10% Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10%

Heideberg taxi rank stalls (1)

325

337

Heideberg taxi rank stalls (2)

405

421

Ratanda CBD Stalls (1)

208

216

Ratanda CBD Stalls (2)

231

239

Heidelberg Extension 23 Mini hub

2,147

2 231

Bophani izidwaba agricultural co-operative

2,088

2 170

190

197

BMohale

2,305

2 395

Hlwanyela agricultural cooperative

2,892

3 004

Legal notices, power of attorney,

341

354

Informal traders

233

242

2,811

2921

212

220

212

220

198

206

275

26,534

27 569

39,802

41 354

13.1. 125 Watt or lower wattage lamp

191

198

13.2. 250 Watt lamp 13.3 400 Watt lamp

336 517

349 537

14. Charge for providing a clearance certificate when a meter reading cannot be obtained.

1,840

1,912

15. Connecting illegally to the electricity grid without a supply agreement

2,555

2 655

16. Painting, defacing, pasting posters, tampering or interfering with any service connection or service protection device or supply or any other equipment of the Council

2,555

2 655

2,555

2 655

407

423

17. Wilfully hindering, obstructing, interfering with or refusing admittance to any duly authorized official of the Council in the performance of his duty under these by-laws or of any duty connected therewith or relating thereto, per incident: 18. Replacement card for prepayment meter identification 19. Replacement keypad (CIU) for all types of Pre-Paid meters – damaged or lost

Waste management fees and LED fees (excl VAT)

Slasher 2m (4 tables) Canteen rental

Mapepeza

CEMETERIES

Ekuthuleni- , Ekuphumuleni Sub-regional Cemeteries and Kwa Zenzele/Vischkuil Cemeteries 1. Reservation or Purchase of a grave

Heidelberg, Devon, Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish Cemeteries 1. Reservation or Purchase of a grave 1.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of Lesedi Adult per grave

Tariff 2020/21

Tariff 2021/22

R 1230.00

R 1277.00

R 724.00

R 752.00

Adult per grave

R3312.00

R3441.00

Child per grave

R 2650.00

R 2753.00

Child per grave

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1.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi

1.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of Lesedi

Tariff 2020/21

Tariff 2021/22

Adult per grave

R 861.00

R 894.00

Child per grave

R 600.00

R 623.00

1.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi Adult per grave

R 2650.00

R 2753.00

Child per grave

R 1985.00

R 2062.00

2. Opening and funeral charges

2.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of Lesedi

Adult per grave

R 1230.00

R 1277.00

Adult per grave

R 861.00

R 894.00

Child per grave

R 724.00

R 752.00

Child per grave

R600.00

R623.00

2.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi

2.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi Adult per grave

R 3312.00

R 3441.00

Child per grave

R 2650.00

R 2753.00

Resident

R 1036.00

R 1076.00

Non-resident

R 2333.00

R 2423.00

2.3 Second funeral in an extra deep grave

3. Other services 3.1 Transfer of a reserved grave 3.2 Opening of a grave and transferring of the remains to another grave (Exhumation) 3.3 Re-internment charge per grave 3.4 Approval costs for the erection of memorial work on a grave 3.5 Widening or deepening of a grave

Adult per grave

R 2650.00

R 2753.00

Child per grave

R 1985.00

R 2062.00

R660.00

R685.00

R 1618.00

R 1681.00

2.3 Second burial in an extra deep grave Resident Non-resident

3. Other services (including closed cemeteries) R 235.00

R 244.00

R 2357.00

R 2448.00

R 1298.00

R 1348.00

3.4 Approval costs for the erection of memorial work on a grave

R 363.00

R 377.00

3.5 Widening or deepening of a grave

R 363.00

R 377.00

Adult Grave

R 1803.00

R 1873.00

Child Grave

R 1000.00

R 1039.00

Adult Grave

R 3995.00

R 4150.00

Child Grave

R 3995.00

R 4150.00

3.1. Transfer of a reserved grave R 250.00

R 259.00

R 2945.00

R 3059.00

3.2. Opening of a grave and transferring of the remains to another grave (Exhumation)

R 1238.00

R 1348.00

3.3 Re-internment charge per grave

R 346.00

R 377.00

R 346.00

R 377.00

3.6 Internment of ashes in a new grave 3.6.1 Resident Adult grave

R 1911.00

R 1985.00

Child grave

R 1062.00

R 1103.00

3.6.2 Non-resident

3.6 Interment of Ashes in a new grave 3.6.1 Resident

3.6.2. Non Resident

Adult grave

R 4236.00

R 4401.00

Child grave

R 3180.00

R 3304.00

3.7.1 Resident

R 363.00

R 377.00

3.7. The interment of ashes in an existing grave

3.7.2 Non-resident

R 875.00

R 909.00

3.7.1 Resident

R 342.00

R 355.00

3.7.2 Non-resident

R 825.00

R 857.00

4.1 When the funeral is held on a Sunday or Public Holiday

R 2004.00

R 2802.00

Adult per grave

R 2004.00

R 2082.00

Child per grave

R 1232.00

R 1280.00

Adult per grave

R 924.00

R 960.00

Child per grave

R 530.00

R 550.00

R 400.00

R 415.00

4.2 Late booking fee

R 400.00

R 415.00

3.7 The internment of ashes in an existing grave

4. Additional charge

4.2 Late booking fee

4. Additional charge 4.1 When the funeral is held on a Sunday or Public Holiday

Tariffs s Town planning fees, Building fees, rentalTariff stock 2020/21tariff2021/22 fees and other community services s In terms of the provisions of the Lesedi Municipal Planning Bylaws, 2016; the applicable Land Use Scheme 4,9% 3,9% Amendment of Land Use Scheme (Rezoning) and matters related thereto; In terms of section 38(1) (swimming pools, library fees, sports fees, hall R 4 725 R 4 910 Circulation by the Municipality (excluding advertisement) Amendment of Land Use Scheme (Rezoning) and matters related thereto; In terms of section 38(1) fees etc.), council resolution and budget related R 4 196 R 4 360 Circulation by the Applicant (excluding advertisement) Plus promulgation R 2 098officesR–2 180 policies are available at the municipal Township Establishment Application- township establishment, division/phasing of an approved township, extension of boundaries of an approved R 8 248 R 8 570 Heidelberg township and matters related thereto; In terms of section 43(1) Circulation by the Municipality (excluding advertisement) office, satellite offices and libraries Township Establishment Application- township establishment, division/phasing of an approved township, extension of boundaries of an approved R 7 014 R 7 288 for public inspection during office hours and also township and matters related thereto; Circulation by the Applicant (excluding advertisement) Extension of Time in terms of section 45 (6) of the bylaws R 944 R 981 available on municipality’s website. Amendment of the proposed Township (document/Layouts) in terms section 45 (8)of the bylaws R 4 061 R 4 219

TARIFFS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & HUMAN SETTLEMENT AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2021/2022

Division/phasing of an approved township- (per additional township) Extension of boundaries of an approved township For every 100 additional erven (or portion if Council circulates the application Merger of township Subdivision and Consolidation Applications of an erf in an approved township and the subdivision and or consolidation of any other land in terms of section 50 of the bylaws Charge per subdivision for more than two portions in terms of section 50 (1) a-b of the bylaws Application for an extension of time in terms of section 50 (11) Withdrawal/ Cancellation of an application approved application for the subdivision / consolidation in terms of section 51 of the bylaws Amendment of the conditions or plan on which the consolidation / subdivision was approved Application for Exemption Certificate (per application)/ Regulation 38 in terms of section 83 of the bylaws Application for Division of Land in terms of Ordinance 15 of 1986 Amendment, suspension or removal of restrictive or obsolete conditions or obligations, servitudes or reservations and matters related thereto; in terms of section 61 of the bylaws Application for Removal of Title Deed Condition Power of Attorney to pass transfer Applications in terms of the Lesedi Land Use Scheme Written Consent

R 1 783 R 4 950 R 10 515 R 5 020

R 1 853 R 5 143 R 10 925 R 5 216

R 1 771

R 1 840

R 112 R 1 162 R 234 R 812 R 369 R 3 249

R 116 R 1 207 R 243 R 844 R 384 R 3 375

R0 R 369 R0

R 1 662 R 384 R0

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Relaxation of building line(s) in terms of clause 3.5 of LLUMS Erven 0-260m² Erven 261m² - 500m² Erven 501m² - 800m² Erven 801m² - 1000m² Erven 1001m² and above Relaxation of access restriction in terms of clause 3.15 Application for temporary use in terms of clause 4.4 Permission to operate a Spaza Shop / House Shop in terms clause 4.7 Permission to operate a Home enterprises, profession and/or occupation in terms clause 4.8 Relaxation of density requirements in terms of clause 4.14 Relaxation of height restriction(s) in terms of clause 4.15 Relaxation of coverage in terms of clause 4.16(a) Relaxation of parking requirement(s) in terms of clause 5.8 Any other written consent that may be determined in terms of the relevant legislation Applications in terms of the Lesedi Land Use Scheme Special Consent Application for Childcare centres on residential erven(for more than six(6) children in terms of clause 4.9 and 4.13 Agricultural land and farm portions in terms of clause 4.11 and 4.13 Application for the erection of second dwelling unit(s) in terms of clause 4.14.4 and 4.13 Application for the approval of a site development plan in terms of clause 5.9 Application for the erection telecommunication (cell mast) stations and satellite dish antenna systems All other Special Consent Use that may be required/ determined in terms of the applicable legislation or resolution Application for Excision of agricultural land from agricultural holdings in terms of section 82 of the Lesedi municipal planning bylaws Municipal Planning Tribunal in terms of section 23- 32 of chapter 4 of the Lesedi Municipal Planning Bylaws Municipal planning tribunal agenda Inspections Reason(s) for decision of MPT MPT transcripts All other adhoc MPT/Appeal consent Appeal Authority and Petition to intervene in terms of sections 68- 72, Chapter 8 of the Lesedi Municipal Planning Bylaws Appeal authority agenda Lodging an Appeal Intervener submissions/status Inspections Appeal authority transcripts Reason(s) for decision of the Appeals authority Naming and numbering street and public/buildings in terms of section 86 of the Lesedi Municipal Planning Bylaws Naming and numbering of streets, Places and Buildings Renaming of Streets, Places and Buildings Establishment and Disestablishment of Home Owners Association Establishment of Home Owners Association Disestablishment of Home Owners Association Rectification application of Home Owners Association Gauteng City Improvement District Act, 1997 Application for the establishment of a City Improvement District Application for material amendment of a City Improvement District Rationalisation of Local Government Affairs Act, 1998 (Gated Communities) For initial application: 1-20 residential units basic fee 21-60 residential units plus Per Unit 61-120 residential units plus Per Unit 121-200 residential units plus Per Unit 201 and above plus Per Unit Application after the initial 2 years 1-20 residential units plus Per Unit 21-60 residential units plus Per Unit 61-120 residential units plus Per Unit 121-200 residential units plus Per unit 201 and above plus Per Unit Advertisement Amendment of an application for subdivision Section 17(3) Advertisement in terms of Section 6(8)(a) Application for reasons Notice of application in Official Gazette or newspaper Additional Requirements Cadastral information per township/per erf (Zoning Certificate, Locally, SG Diagram) A4 Electronic document - Heavy documents i.e. LUMS; SDF, Bylaws; IDP Electronic document Light documents (policy) Orthophoto information electronic (GIS or CAD) Colour print A3 Colour print A4 Contour information electronic (GIS or CAD) Colour print A3 Colour print A4 Black and White print A3 Black and White print A4 Cadastral information per township/per erf (Zoning Certificate, Locally, SG Diagram) A3 electronic print Cadastral information per township/per erf (Zoning Certificate, Locally, SG Diagram) A4 electronic print

Mapepeza R 112 R 112 R 167 R 577 R 1 476 R 2 214 R 167 R 167 R 167 R 167 R 167 R 167 R 167 R 167 R 167 R 629 R 1 574 R 1 574 R 1 401 R 3 814 R 1 574 R 1 574 R0 R 420 R 157 R 839 R 2 098 R 2 098 R 157 R 420 R 2 203 R 2 203 R 2 623 R 2 203 R 1 574 R 5 914 R 5 914

R 11 172 R 11 172 R 526 R 460 R 394 R 263 R 11 172 R 197 R 263 R 231 R 197 R0 R 165 R 826 R 5 539 R 660 R 6 424

R 116 R 116 R 173 R 599 R 1 534 R 2 301 R 173 R 173 R 173 R 173 R 173 R 173 R 173 R 173 R 173 R 654 R 1 635 R 1 635 R 1 456 R 3 963 R 1 635 R 1 635 R 350 R0 R 436 R 163 R 872 R0 R0 R 2 180 R 2 180 R 163 R 436 R 2 289 R 2 289 R 2 725 R 2 289 R 1 635 R 6 145 R 6 145 R 11 607 R 11 607 R 546 R 478 R 410 R 273 R 11 607 R 205 R 273 R 240 R 205 R0 R 171 R 858 R 5 755 R 685 R 6 675

R 73 R 1 049 R 0,00 R 0,00 R 0,00 R 0,00 R 0,00 R 0,00 R 0,00 R 0,00 R 0,00 R 0,00 R 0,00

R 76 R 1 090 R 350 R150 R270 R190 R150 R270 R190 R140 R90 R170 R120

Town planning fees, Building fees, rental stock fees and other community services tariffs (swimming pools, library fees, sports fees, hall fees etc.), council resolution and budget related policies are available at the municipal offices – Heidelberg office, satellite offices and libraries for public inspection during office hours and also available on municipality’s website. For more information regarding the 2021/22 rates and tariffs for municipal services, kindly contact the following officials: Godfrey van Biljoen – (016) 492-0060 (godfreyv@lesedi.gov.za) or Sindiswa Boyi (sindiz@lesedi.gov.za) – (016) 492 – 0048/18

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Hygiene and pest control

Books/LTSM

Catering equipment and Catering services

Courier services

Stationery and Cartridges

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Office Furniture

Locksmiths

Supply of Diesel

Workshop / Training facilitators

Transport services • Bus Services • Mini-bus taxi services

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Photo exhibition opens at the Springs Art Gallery!

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Taxi operators get training!

Tavern owners will also receive similar training, as well as training in principles of responsible trading and sustainable development. The partnership dramatically expands the reach of Distell’s existing programmes to promote road safety and the responsible consumption of alcohol, as well as its work to address genderbased violence and femicide. The taxi and tavern industries have a combined annual turnover of R85-billion and support more than two million livelihoods, mainly in townships.

The Inhlambululo Photographic Exhibition inspired attendees to look beyond the surface and yearn for a better tomorrow. The exhibition launched at the Springs Theatre on Saturday, June 12 drew sounds of amazement from art lovers who attended the debut solo exhibition by Daveyton-born artist, Simphiwe Majozi. Pieces such as Ikhaya (home), Ukuqaphela (Be alert) and Ungubani (Who are you) Majozi saw the audience eating from the palm of his hands as he gave a narration on each artwork. Lerato Khumalo one of those in attendance said Majozi’ s work of art spoke to her.

we keep finding ourselves. It helps me look beyond the surface,” Khumalo said. Majozi called on his audience not to undermine the heirlooms around their lives because they are communicating different messages. “Messages from ancient times can be passed through by the old washing basket that was used by the family for years, collecting its dirt. The small things like family spire that has been used by generations,” he said. The exhibition will continue until July 3.

“What he explains about his pieces is what I feel. It has to do more with internal things than external. I like the portrait which is an image of himself – it is a reflection on the mirror, what reflects in the mirror is about who are you (Ungubani). It is about who one is and how

SANTACO President Phillip Taaibosch said the taxi industry’s partnership with liquor traders and Distell created a mass-based, grassroots platform to drive road safety and COVID-compliance, tackle gender-based violence and promote a culture of responsible drinking on an unprecedented scale. “Our combined membership reaches the vast majority of South Africans, on their way to and from work every day or when they socialise, in every corner of the country. Training of taxi drivers is part of our commitment to ensure the industry’s maximum compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols, and help prevent a third wave taking hold in our country,” Taaibosch said. Distell SA MD Wim Buhrmann said partnerships were key to addressing many societal challenges and his company was excited to partner with SANTACO to improve road and COVID-19 safety. “These are serious challenges that require us to join hands as a society and each play our part to prevent a third wave of COVID-19 and end the needless carnage on our roads. Distell believes we can make a real difference if we take a holistic, evidence-based approach and work closely with significant sectors like the taxi and tavern industries.” National Liquor Traders Council Convenor Lucky Ntimane said with winter approaching and fears of the third wave of COVID-19, it was more important than ever to remain vigilant and practise COVID-19 safety.

Young people invited to get digital skills! Microsoft is announcing a partnership with the Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) and Afrika Tikkun to extend the Global Skilling Initiative that was launched last year to provide at least 20 000 young people with critical digital skills. The focus is on building digital skills capabilities in South Africa, and to improve the employability of the country’s youth in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry, by providing the physical footprint and infrastructure these young people need to access this digital skills training. This partnership between the public and private sectors will harness the individual and collective capabilities of each of the partners, to provide the support needed to access the training. Afrika Tikkun, for example, is hosting and facilitating access to the portal –

https://afrikatikkunservices. com/gsisa/ – where young people can register, undergo an assessment and start on their identified learning pathways. PSETA will support unemployed learners to access this opportunity and promote the initiative through its networks to ensure that as many unemployed learners as possible have free access to the best resources, to improve knowledge and capabilities. “Finding ways and forging meaningful collaborations to empower South Africa’s youth with the skills they need to effectively navigate the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a key priority for the South African government, and collaborating with private sector partners including corporates and civil society is critical to equip and prepare our youth for the workplaces of the future,” says Bontle Lerumo, Chief Executive Officer at the PSETA. Digital skills are the key to

employability and economic growth. “Research has found that the most critical future skills that businesses will continue to require in the next five years are all digital, with data analysts, data scientists and machine learning specialists topping the list of the most indemand roles,” says Lillian Barnard, Managing Director at Microsoft South Africa. The partnership aims to pass on the most critical skills by providing the training, tools and platforms designed to connect jobseekers with employers. Backed up by resources from LinkedIn, GitHub, and Microsoft, the initiative will help young people access digital skills courses for the most in-demand jobs, and low-cost certifications. As part of this, Microsoft will extend free LinkedIn Learning and Microsoft Learn courses and low-cost certifications that align to 10 of the most in-demand jobs through to December 31, 2021.

Also included in the initiative is: the use of LinkedIn Skills Path to help companies better hire for skills; expanded access to LinkedIn’s Skills Graph to help create a common skills language for individuals, employers, educational institutions, and government agencies to help improve workforce planning, hiring and development programmes; Career Coach, a Microsoft Teams app powered by LinkedIn, to provide personalised guidance for higher education students to navigate their career journey; and Microsoft’s Career Connector, which intends to place 50,000 job seekers who have built skills via Microsoft’s non-profit and learning partners in tech-enabled jobs over the next three years. Young South Africans interested in accessing these critical digital skills can learn more on the Microsoft microsite. All of the resources for the Global Skills Initiative are also available at www.aka.ms/jobseeker.

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Skills put food on the table for Morolong!

As the country celebrates youth month, a young man from Extension 8 (Ward 112) in Tsakane, Thabo Morolong is not deterred by economic conditions most young people find themselves in as he got a boost to start his own manufacturing business.

Having attended a carpentry course at Tlamokga Technical School, now known as Ekurhuleni East Campus, KwaThema Campus, after he got an internship programme for a duration of 12 months, which was six (6) theory and six (6) months practical. He attended this training six years ago. “Whilst I was at technical college I was initially advised by our lecturer to use our skill to start our own business, and bring solutions to the township communities. However, it was not easy as I continued to hop from piece job to the other trying to raise capital to start my business. This became even more real as I have already had a family to support. From the money I was able to raise, I managed to buy woodwork equipment to start a business but it was not enough. I still had to buy the material, but fortunately got a boost from a neighbor whom I was installing a ceiling at his house, who then offered to buy me material so that I can start my own manufacturing business,” Morolong explained. This young person uses pallets to produce wooden furniture like tables, doors, chairs, garden benches, ceiling, wardrobes and shelves and cupboards. He produces this furniture from his own backyard space. “Like most of us in my neighboring surrounding, I was raised by a single mom who worked very hard to ensure that she puts food on the table, and takes us to school. Things became even worse during the Covid-19 hard lockdown because more people lost their jobs and became evident to me that I must now pursue the dream of starting my own manufacturing business”.

Unemployment and youth

15 and 24 years were disengaged with the labour market in the first quarter of 2021.

The burden of unemployment is also concentrated amongst the youth as they account for 59,5% of the total number of unemployed persons. The unemployment rate among the youth is high irrespective of education level. The graduate unemployment rate was 40,3% for those aged 15–24 and 15,5% among those aged 25–34 years, while the rate among adults (aged 35–64 years) was 5,4%.

“My advice to young people who have skills is that they must never lose hope, but most importantly, they must use their skills to start their own business and bring much needed solutions in our townships. There is a lot of gap that young people can be able to close using their trade and skills they have acquired from various institutions of higher learning and training. I am grateful for the support I am currently receiving from my family and my community. When I started with this carpentry business, my close neighbors were the ones who supported me,” he said. “I am able to feed my family, pay rent and take my children to school. My and many other young people who are trying to start their own business believe that government could support such initiatives as they are likely to assist in addressing the issue of unemployment in our townships,” said Thabo.

Young people are the worst affected via social and job opportunities. According to the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) of the 1st quarter of 2021, young people are still struggling in the South African labour market.

Of the 10,2 million persons aged 15–24 years, 32,4% (approximately 3,3 million) were not in employment, education or training – implying that close to one in three young South Africans between the ages of

Veer Steel Mills upskills over 100 young people!

Providing training for relevant skills and experience in the steel industry is one of the keys to addressing the industry’s skills shortage and high youth unemployment rate in South Africa.

According to Statistics South Africa’s recent Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS), published on June 1, approximately 3,3 million (32,4%) out of 10,2 million young people aged 15-24 years were not employed or trained. This depicted a further drop in the employment rate, as a result, the official unemployment rate has been persistently high over time with the youth being the most affected by unemployment. To remain an active role player in skills transfer and creation ventures, Alfeco Group’s ferrous metal’s division - Veer Steel Mills - inducted a select group of 171 learners for the 2021/22 portable skills development courses. This was done in partnership with two NonProfit Companies focused on skills transfer namely, Imisebenzi and Nhlanhla P.S Holdings as well as training authority body, MerSETA (Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Education and Training Authority), which focusses on the metal sector.

in the metal sector, our youth require extensive skills training. The learners will be trained in Administration, Electrical, Fitting & Turning, Mechanical, General Engineering, Metallurgy and Production Technology,” says Lukhele.

The learners will undergo various workreadiness programmes including internships, learnerships and apprenticeships at the Group’s Alrode plant in Alberton. Some of these learners will be transferred to the Group’s Veer Aluminium plant in Olifantsfontein to complete their training. Thabile Lukhele, Training Manager at Veer Steel Mills, says the training programme spanning three years in partnership with MerSETA was established to allow work-related practical exposure and training opportunities to the unemployed youth in order to create employment. “In order to take South Africa forward and make our country globally competitive with-

About 135 learners will be trained in Production Technology, eight will join the Fitter apprenticeship programme, another eight will be a part of the Turner apprenticeship programme and 20 individuals will join the Mechanical Engineering and Metallurgy graduate programmes. Lukhele added that participating in such programmes create skilled employees who add value to the group and provide a platform to become employable with the requisite skills and certification. According to Lukhele, the new in-take could not have come at a better time as Youth Month was on the horizon in the country. “In commemoration of Youth Month, we are doing our part in building the next generation of young, skilled workforce, as we are cognisant that investing in the youth is paramount to the growth of the steel industry, manufacturing and the country,” says Lukhele.

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