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IDP AND BUDGET TABLED FOR COMMUNITY CONSULTATION!
ON April 28, 2016 the budget for the City of Ekurhuleni will be tabled for approval - it will be the last budget tabled for the 2011-2016 term of office. In line with section 16 of the Municipal Financial Management Act, the draft IDP (Integrated Development Plan) and Budget for the City's 2016/17 - 2018/19 financial period has been tabled for noting by Council. The IDP is a process through which municipalities prepare a strategic development plan which extends over a five-year period. It includes the planning, budgeting, resource allocation and decisionmaking processes within the municipality. It also includes the public participation process.
BACK TO THE PEOPLE: Gauteng Premier, David Makhura leading the procession at the 2016 State of the Province Address in Sebokeng, Sedibeng District. The Gauteng Provincial Legislature officially held its first sitting for this year at the Saul Tsotetsi Sports Complex, where the Premier delivered his keynote, following up on Government’s commitments to the people. Dignitaries from all spheres of the State, ambassadors and guests from around the World attended the SOPA on February 22.
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This means that members of the public and other interested stakeholders have the chance to comment on the City's draft 2016/17 - 2018/19 IDP and 2016/17 - 2018/19 municipal budget.
To do this, copies of the draft IDP and Budget can be viewed at all pay points and public libraries within the Ekurhuleni areas, or can be viewed on the City's website - www. ekurhuleni.gov.za. Any interested parties can comment on the documents by: *Completing a comments form at any of the points where the documents are available for viewing; *Filling in the form electronically on the website; or *Email comments to Budgettips@ ekurhuleni.gov.za The Budget Tips campaign runs from 1 - 31 March 2016. During this month of the Budget Tips campaign public meetings will be held in all customer care areas across the City where the proposed IDP and budget will be presented. Members of the public will have the opportunity to engage with the City at these meetings as well as make comments on the proposed budget.
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VODACOM has opened applications for its flagship volunteering programme, Vodacom Change the World whose main focus is to provide skilled and experienced South Africans an opportunity to volunteer their time at a nonprofit organisation (NPO) full time for a year. The NPO benefits from a skilled resource, which they would not have been able to afford, while the volunteer also grows and develops through this life changing experience. RECOVERED:Vaal Marina Officers W/O Mohoboko and Cst. Mokolopo alongside the recovered livestock stolen.
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THREE suspects aged between 38 and 45 appeared in court in the Meyerton Magistrates Court on Monday, February 8 in connection with livestock theft that happened in Vrede.
men inside. They introduced themselves as they stopped the bakkie and asked where they are taking the cows and the suspects said to De Deur.
The suspects were arrested at Vaal Marina for the possession of suspected stolen cattle to the value of about R45000.
The suspects failed to submit any proof of ownership of the livestock. One of the suspects claimed to be the owner was asked aBrandmark Certificate, and said it belongs to his brother who is in The programme is in its sixth year and conQwa-Qwa.
On Sunday afternoon (February 7), Warrant Officer Oupa Mohoboko and Constable Kenny Mokolopo where patrolling on the road R54 before Vaal dam crossing. While patrolling they saw a white Isuzu bakkie with a trailer behind carrying four cows heading to Vereeniging. The turned and went to stop the bakkie with three
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THE unwelcome blemish of illegal posters and adverts polluting Ekurhuleni was tackled on Tuesday, 24 February in a joint operation comprising of EMPD, JMPD, TMPD and Mogale City ByLaws Units. In the entire day, the special operation about 186 illegal posters and adverts were removed; mobile (trailer) adverts as well as motor dealers displaying vehicles beyond their premises were fined and given written warnings. Businesses are urged to ensure that they apply from Council for stickers to be put on their adverts to avoid removal as they would be illegal. Indiscriminately placing adverts on traffic lights,
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BUDGET 2016: A Tough balancing act! THE 2016 National Budget was tabled under a difficult global economic environment, with South Africa experiencing low economic growth, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan (pictured) said. Responding to a question at a post-budget briefing, Minister Gordhan said economic conditions are tough. “It’s a tough budget. We are finding ourselves in a very difficult global economic environment with lots of doubt on whether the developed world will continue to grow… We’ve seen that currencies of emerging markets have been affected and commodity producers have been affected,” he said. The budget, tabled in Parliament on February 24, comes at a time when the country is faced with high unemployment levels and slow growth.
“We have our own internal difficulties as South Africa. We’ve been growing too slowly. Our unemployment levels are too high, poverty and inequality levels are also high... Government has, for the last six years or so, been carrying the substantial burden of investing in infrastructure, for example,” he said. He said the country needs to now come up with new answers. “At the same time, we’ve borrowed a lot since 2009 in order to sustain, in particular, our social services and invest in infrastructure and the economy more generally. We haven’t grown at the same level as we borrowed,” said Minister Gordhan. This, he said, means South Africa has to tighten its purse strings. “This means we have to tighten our belts, tax a little bit more without hurting the economy and cut expenditure within gov-
ernment as well. That’s the balancing act temporarily. I hope that we have to perform it until all of us can put our heads together and say, how do we grow this economy, how do we get more investment, how do we create more jobs?” The 2016 Budget also made tax proposals that include a personal income tax relief of R5.5 billion, which partially compensates for inflation, focused mainly on lower- and middle-income earners. In his comments on this, Minister Gordhan said South Africa’s household debt is quite high. “Indebtedness in South Africa is a serious problem. Unsecured lending at one stage was a serious problem. The message is, we will try to do whatever we can as we have done this time. Where there are possibilities of
tax relief, we will direct the tax relief at the lower end [of the income bracket]. For example, to mitigate inflation, the money that we’ve put in (R 5.5 billion) is going to lower income brackets,” he said.
The Minister further urged South Africans not to overextend themselves financially. “Like government, everybody needs to balance their budgets as well until we can get the economy to start growing.”
SOPA 2016: A Follow on our commitments to the people! Correpsondence by Rofhiwa Marubini-Tshitahe and Ngelengele Ntete (GPG)
ON Monday, February 22, the Government was speaking directly to the people about issues affecting them will continue to be an integral part of the way the Gauteng government works.
That was done by Gauteng Premier David Makhura. After the delivery of the State of the Province Address Gauteng; Premier went to Zone 7, Sebokeng stadium where he to speak directly to the ordinary people of the area. More than 5000 people welcomed the Premier to the Stadium with jubilant chants and many were in disbelief. Single and unemployed mother of four, Jessica Molefe from Evaton said
she never thought she would see the first resident of the province so close up and in person. Molefe has benefited from government’s programmes in the area through gaining employment at a brick making project she hopes to continue making a living through similar initiatives. “I’ve been involved in the brick making project in my area, through the funding by the government now I can make money to feed my children. The project has been doing well and I hope wherever Premier is even after today he will remember us.” Jessica said. Sebokeng resident, Vusi Mthombeni, a 40 year old from Sebokeng Zone 8 is hopeful that development and job
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creation will take place in his area. “I don’t work, I live by part-time employment, Premier’s SOPA has brought an opportunity to set up my stall and sell food and I have in turn made a lot of money today,” said Mthombeni. While Sibusiso Zwane said small businesses in the townships welcome the idea of township economy because, “the township economy is important for young people to create job opportunities for themselves”. Members of the Executive Council (MECs) also engaged Gauteng residents on the Premiers’ State of the Province Address and provide information on the developmental
plans relating to the five corridors. The Izimbizos were held around the Gauteng City Region On 25 February 2016,. This programme is in line with the commitment of Gauteng being an activist government that communicates regularly with residents. In his official address, PremierMakhura gave direction on the service delivery priorities for the year 2016 and beyond while highlighting the achievements of the past year. The State of the Province Address (SOPA) is one of the most important speeches delivered by the Premier, as it sets the tone for the province’s programme of action.
MZANSI REMINDED TO COLLECT IDS BEFORE LOCAL ELECTIONS!
HOME AFFAIRS Minister Malusi Gigaba recently reminded South Africans, who have applied for their IDs, to collect them so they can register to vote in this year’s local government elections. The first voter registration drive will be on the weekend of 5 – 6 March. “We urge all young and first-time voters to register to vote. It is by voting that citizens select the public representatives that best serve their interests. “South Africans, who do not have IDs, are urged to apply now at their nearest Home Affairs offices and those that have already applied are requested to collect them,” Minister Gigaba said. All Home Affairs offices will be open from 08:00 to 17:00 on 5 and 6 March to enable those who do not have IDs to apply for them. “Our officials are ready to deliver services to those who require IDs and temporary identification certificates,” he said. Temporary identification certificates will be made available on the spot. Both the green bar-coded IDs and Smart ID Cards will be accepted as legal forms of identity for the purposes of voter registration and voting. Minister Gigaba has instructed his department to relax the policy of the destruction of uncollected IDs and Smart ID Cards for the period covering voter registration and local government elections.
Gauteng Premier David Makhura addressing the community of Sedibeng in Sebokeng Stadium.
LESEDI INTRODUCES THE E-STATEMENTS!
Lesedi Local Municipality has introduced an on-line accounts system for the convenience of accessing accounts statement. Residents can now view their statements on-line by following four simple steps: 1. Follow the link: http://lesedi. docview.co.za 2. Log in with your account number 3. Update your information/Profile 4. View your statement
“Our policy states that documents that are uncollected for a period of six months should be returned to head office, where they are kept for a further six months. Should the documents not be collected after 12 months, they There are links to different banks that are destroyed,” he said. you can use to pay your account, direct from your bank. For support, please contact 016 492 Last year, the department launched a pilot 0246 or statements@lesedilm.co.za
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Lesedi Local Municipality is committed to the continuous improvement of the standards of service it gives to its customers. It is with these efforts that we continuously improve our systems to provide an efficient and effective service delivery.
project with three major financial institutions –First National Bank, Standard Bank and Nedbank to enable people to apply for their IDs at the banks. “We have since signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ABSA, bringing the total of major banks participating in the pilot to four,” the Minister said.
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JUNIOR CITY COUNCILLORS REACH NEW HEIGHTS!
COMING from a township school and being amongst your peers who attend schools with better facilities and educational opportunities, is not a deterring factor for Ekurhuleni Junior Councillor Celcio Moloi.
The Ekurhuleni Junior Councillors engaging Sanda Ncama and Ndumiso Hadebe during an ice-breaker game before commencing with the formalities of the Leadership Workshop.
FOCUSSED:The Junior Speaker of the Ekurhuleni Council (white blazer) and the Executive Committee taking down a few pointers shared at the Leadership Workshop, ared eulogy during the preparation and delivery of a speech segment CONQUERER:Celcio Moloi delivering his unprepared of the leadership workshop, hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni in partnership with the SABC Education One Day Leader eulogy during the preparation and delivery of a speech segment of the Leadership Workshop. television series in Germiston on February 11.
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TEAM EKURHULENI RACED ALL THE WAY!
“I was born poor into an underprivileged family, headed by a single mother, but if I die poor then that would only be by choice because I have the power to shape my future,” says Moloi. This statement was made during the Junior Councillor’s Leadership Workshop hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni in partnership with the SABC Education last Thursday, February 11, at the Germiston Library Auditorium. The workshop was led by six finalists from the One Day Leader television series who challenged the councillors to get out of their comfort zone and refine the leadership qualities they will require in their leadership journey as councillors and the voice of the youth of Ekurhuleni. The training focused on the principles of leadership, dealing with and overcoming fear, preparation and delivery of a speech, projects and the importance of punctuality. Audrey Hutton, a representative from the Department of Education in the Ekurhuleni South District, expressed how beneficial she thought the initiative was for the youths. “The lessons being taught here are much deeper than we may realise. These learners are being moulded into becoming astonishing leaders. This will boost their confidence and that will not only reflect in their performance at school, but in carrying out their tasks as self-assured leaders,” said Hutton. The season two winner of the One Day Leader, Ndumiso Hadebe, stated that it was important for them had to impart their knowledge for the future is in the hands of the youth. He and the other participants share a common goal of unearthing and shaping South Africa’s future leaders which was instilled by the television series.
INVITATION TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS IN LESEDI!
Lesedi Local Municipality, Gauteng Provincial Government for Social Development and South African Congress of Non-profit Organizations hereby invite all residents of the community to the “Emancipation of the Co-operatives, SMMEs, and NPO sectors – Voice of the Voiceless” campaign. Details are as follows: Friday, March 4 at 9 a.m to 4 p.m Ratanda New Hall (opposite the Library), central Ratanda SACONO Cooperatives in partnership with the Local Economic Development department of Lesedi Local Municipality and Productivity SA have organized this event for all organizations within the district to get valuable insight and advice on how they can come together with Government to sustain and grow the township economy. For more information, please contact Sisa Bam on 078 262 2944 or Cassius Rikhotso on 011 838 6226
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A solid team of the newly formed Ekurhuleni Cycling Club after finishing their debut race as a team in this year’s Dis-Chem Ride for Sight. They are pictured with the Deputy President of Retina International, Claudette Medefindt (blue T-shirt). The newly formed Ekurhuleni Cycling Club were out in full force and
their novice riders were all sponsored by Retina South Africa. The 28th annual Dis-Chem Ride for Sight Cycle Challenge was once again proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni at the Boksburg Stadium. Over five thousand cyclists hit the road on Sunday, February 14, to benefit the masses of South Africa’s population affected by genetic retinal (eye) conditions.
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PREGNANCY AWARENESS DAY CELEBRATED IN RATANDA! Reported by Nhlakanipo J. Sithebe AS much as the little babies need help and support, so do the mothers of these young ones. The world health calendar urges people to take care of their families and as well their communities. The Mapepeza reporters experienced the event of giving back to the mothers of the community of Ratanda on Wednesday, February 17 at Ratanda Clinic. The main program was an educational campaign done by the sisters at the premises and organized by the Health Promoter, Vangile Mathebula.
The program consisted of educational experiences such as healthy lifestyle, healthy eating, personal hygiene, preparation about breast feeding and expressions when working, such as social barriers and responsibilities. The Ratanda Clinic likes to thank the community of Ratanda for taking part at such campaign for them. They further encourage more people can learn about pregancy before and after having children, so that the infants can be cared for by all who look after them.
The mothers taking place in the program and the Ratanda Clinic Health Promoter Vangile Mathebula (middle), Sara Mabuyani ,Julia Boa, Thandi Mthimunye and Coliwe Msimanga.
LOCAL GROUPS FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS ABUSE BY Meet Sithokomele’s new THE YOUTH! BUDDIES! BY Mapepeza Reporter
THE new up and coming generation is energetic and eager to learn and grow to sustain and secure their goals and dreams. Soul Buddies – Sithokomela Primary School have officially been reunited to fulfil and achieve their newly set goals visions. Mapepeza’s Nhlakanipo Sithebe was a
TAKE CARE and M.A.D Generation Youth organizations partnered with Thusong Youth Organization hosted an event which was held on Sunday, February 7, at PalmRidge Substance Abuse Clinic. In attendance were also the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department Social Crime Prevention Unit members, including SABC1’s Identity programme crew shooting the event to profile Tsohang. The Soul Buddies Team is reaching for the Thusong Youth Organization Director Moses stars with their nw programs and campaigns. Gama gave a talk on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse as well as on the unacceptable behavior caused by those using drugs. He further emphasised the advantages of the youth regularly engaging themselves in activities that are beneficial to them and the communities they live in.
part of the program where and official inauguration of their newly elected team. The Sithokomele Buddies has a well known portfolio reputation of their works in the community of Ratanda.
The youth and other church leaders were granted an opportunity to engage and to come up with strategies aimed at eradicating the scourge of drug and alcohol abuse among the Palm Ridge and Katlehong communities. Tsohang Youth organization, based in Katlehong have been in existence since 2005. They host events that bring together the community, in their quest to educate and give motivational talks with the objective of eliminating drug and alcohol abuse among the youth in Katlehong and surrounding areas. The EMPD Choir ensured that there was no dull moment by entertaining the attendees at the function. The SABC TV crew of “Identity” programme captured every moment of the event.
Community Shapers: The New Soul Buddies executive members from Sithokomele Primary School in RaFrom Left: Lieutenant Xolani Mkhwanazi (EMPD Social Crime Prevention), Ms. S. Tsholo (MAD Generation), Mr.T tanda. These young future leaders are ready to show their community what they are capable of. Mpiyake and Director Moses Gama (Tsohang Youth Organisation)
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VOTING FOR CHANGE THIS YEAR! 2016 has a lot in store for us all. The Economic Freedom Fighters have worked very hard to be part of this year’s Local Government Elections. We have formed all local branches and acquired all ten party agents per voting station in the area. Training to the agents was provided, and have been encouraged to support all voters in the municipal elections. The EFF urges all voters to register on the weekend on 5-6 March 2016. To check your nearest voting station, please send your I.D number to 32810. The time has come for economic freedom in our lifetime has arrived and it’s our last hope for jobs, houses and service delivery. We as the EFF promise better working and living conditions for African
people, we also plan to make sure the community of Lesedi municipality gets the houses they have waiting for so long. Another promise is to ensure that students in the community receive free quality education, accessible by all who need it. Enough is enough! For how long shall a black child suffer due to the Government that cares about people’s votes, and not their lives? We vote for change in the community of Lesedi, we bring an end to imperialism and we say white monopoly capital must fall! Sandile Maseko is a young political activitst local member of the Economic Freedom Fighters, he writes in his own capacity.
Fitting farewell for Ms Mofokeng!
“The purpose of your life is not to serve your business, but the primary purpose of your business is to serve your life” ntroductions are saved for the last paragraph, this is a more important piece of factual information I’d like to share with all people reading this. Like every person born without complications, we possess five fingers on each hand and five toes on each foot. These fingers and toes help in using these God-given ligaments to move and do. So it is with all business started successfully, they possess five interdependent ‘parts’ working together in the day-to-day operations. These parts help in providing all people with something of value in exchange for money. Every successful business creates something of value. The world is full of opportunities to make other people’s lives better in some way, and your job as a businessperson is to identify things that people don’t have enough of, then find a way to provide them. Ever hear of ‘supply and demand’? Roughly defined, a business is repeatable process. Each of which flows into the next: 1. Discovering what people need or want, then creating it. 2. Attracting attention and building demand for what you’ve created. 3. Turning potential customers into paying customers. 4. Giving your customers what you’ve promised and ensuring that they’re satisfied. 5. Bringing in enough money to keep going and make your effort worthwhile. It doesn’t matter if you’re a sole trader or a multi-million rand corporation. Take any one of these five factors away, and you don’t have a business—you have something else. A business that doesn’t create value for others is a hobby. A business that doesn’t attract attention is a flop. A business that doesn’t sell the value it creates is a nonprofit. A business that doesn’t deliver what it promises is a scam. A business that doesn’t bring in enough money to keep operating will inevitably close.
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ON Friday, February 19, Lethabo Siyanqoba Primary a school situated in Ratanda extension 23 hosted a farewell function for Ms Anna Mofokeng who The Five Parts of Every Business are the basis served the department of education for 27 years. She is delighted working with the Department of education building a brighter future for kids in the of every good business idea and business plan. township. If you can clearly define each of these five pro-
A library for all Lesedi residents!
THE Ratanda extension 23 public library has recently installed a server for Internet usage. The library has a kids room where story-telling, drawing and reading sessions take place for kids. There is a study area where learners of all ages
are assisted with homework, assignments and projects. The librarians offer free computer lessons to learners who are eager to learn. People are encouraged to join in hands with the library and
Active learning through the use of Internet-enabled computers has ecouraged more kids from around the area to join the library in ext.23 Ratanda.
cesses for any business, you’ll have a complete understanding of how it works. If you’re thinking about starting a new business, defining what raise their opinions to better the lives of learners these processes might look like is the best place to start. out there. All thanks to SANCO secretary and local community leader Ms Puleng Mahlaba who brought Now for the introductions. My name is not imforth this initiative. portant; know that THA BUSINESS MAN
The Ratanda ext. 23 librarians pose with local SANCO secretary, Ms Puleng Mahlaba (white cap) who helped in getting the library useful to all Lesedi residnets.
is your weekly supplement from a well-versed international business advisor. It doesn’t matter if you’re an entrepreneur, designer, student, contractor, or professional who wants to master the fundamentals of sound business practice, this column is for you. No matter who you are or what you’re trying to do, you’re about to discover a useful new way of looking at business that will help you spend less time fighting your fears and more time doing things that make a difference. Get the next edition of Mapepeza Newspaper to find out what I talk about in week two. Here are some closing words of advice from one of my mentors: “A business is a repeatable process that makes money. Everything else is a hobby.”—PAUL FREET, SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR TALK TO THA BUSINESSMAN What are your views and comments on this week’s column?SMS us on (078) 221 8002 or email info@mapepezamedia.co.za
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