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Mayor Masina delivers the 2019 State Of the City Address!

The executive mayor of Ekurhuleni, Cllr Mzwandile Masina unpacked the current state of affairs within the City and the progress made by his administration took office three years ago.

The Germiston Council Chambers was packed with the City’s officials and guests who eagerly anticipated the mayor’s address on Wednesday morning (March 27).

Opening his official address to the people of Ekurhuleni, the mayor remembered thee significance of Human Rights Day, saying the day in our history must serve as a reminder of what we have overcome – of what we should never again become.

Not forgetting the recent natural disaster, Cyclone Idai and the Ethiopian Airlines accident, the executive mayor acknowledged that these tragedies are unfortunate and offered his condolences.

Looking into the near future, Cllr Masina said the month of April serves the important function of reminding us that we walk behind the legacy of men and women who volunteered themselves to the course of the freedom of all humanity.

“We come after successive generations of African leaders who took it upon themselves to carry the aspirations of an entire people and struggled until their dying days for the realization of these aspirations,” said the mayor.

In his speech, Mayor Masina reminded guests that the month of April marks the 26th anniversary of Chris Hani’s brutal assassination.

“We commemorate this anniversary with heavy hearts – cognisant of the reality that the South Africa that Hani had fought so hard for is not yet born

but determined to ensure that his death was not in vain,” he said.

The 2019 State of the City Address, themed, ‘Building a local economy that grows in the hands of the people,’ was mostly directed at the progress made by the current administration (ANC-led coalition).

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SANDF continues rescue mission in Malawi and Moz!

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) says it is continuing its relief efforts in flood-ravaged Malawi and Mozambique.

This follows the devastation caused by tropical cyclone Idai, which made landfall across areas in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe, leaving a trail of destruction, death and total displacements of communities.

Having been deployed on 16 March by the President Cyril Ramaphosa to support flood relief efforts with the United Nations, joint inter-departmental, inter-agency and other multinational organisations in Mozambique and Malawi, the SANDF conducted search and rescue missions in support of other humanitarian agencies.

Using its air platforms, the SANDF is also engaged in multilateral efforts to provide lifesaving and sustenance supplies to areas cut-off by the devastating cyclone.

“The SANDF was critical to all agencies operating in the area in that it provided air-lifts to assist in most low-lying areas, including Beira in Mozambique, which saw entire villages submerged under water, with death toll rising and many people unaccounted for,” the SANDF said in a statement.

To date, two heavy cargo aircrafts were dispatched to both Malawi and Mozambique to deliver medical supplies, meals and other equipment to support these humanitarian efforts. The SANDF relief teams have been deployed to those acutely inaccessible areas of Malawi such as Chapinga, Chinkwangwa, Zomba District in Makina, and Phalombwe in Phaloni.

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Truck hijacked in Tshwane recovered in Alex!

On Thursday, March 14, the special joint operation comprising of Ekurhuleni Metro Police (EMPD) Public Order Task Team, EMPD Community Liaison Unit, JMPD (Johannesburg Metro Police) K9 Unit and JMPD Region E members as well as Magma Investigators rounded up seven suspects suspected of truck hijackings and recovered goods valued at thousands of Rands in Kelvin.

The JMPD Region E officers received information of a hijacked Renault Sandero from Rentrak tracking company and the vehicle was tracked to Eastbank in Alexandra Township. One suspect found with metro police uniforms was arrested.

The suspect admitted to being involved in truck hijackings.

The members of the EMPD Public Order Policing Task Team and JMPD K9

were activated for back up. An alleged kingpin was picked up in Tembisa and further investigations led the police to Spartan Road in Kelvin where six suspects were arrested when found offloading goods from a hijacked truck with Lyttleton case number.

The goods recovered included Hisense and Samsung television sets, refrigerators, washing machines and Eskom uniforms.

One suspect was charged at Alexandra Police Station for possession of a hijacked vehicle and possession of police uniforms while the rest were detained at Sandton Police Station for possession of stolen property,” confirmed the EMPD spokesperson, Willfred Kgasago.

All the arrested suspects were expected to appear in the respective Magistrates’ Courts on Friday, 15 March.

MEC oa Gauteng oa Litsela le Lipalangoang, Monghali Ishmael Vadi, Motsamaisi ea Phethahetseng oa Setereke sa Emfuleni, Cllr Rev. Gift Moerane le MMC bakeng sa Litokisetso le Ntšetso-pele ea Litšebeletso, Mme Khethiwe Ntombela o ile a etsa ketsahalo ena ho keteka le ho keteka hape ho feta chelete e fetang R160 millione e tsoang ho 'muso oa Gauteng ho mehaho ea rona ea mehaho.

Likhoeling tse 18 tse latelang, Baahi ba Khutlo Tharo ea Lekoe batla bona ho ts'oaroa le ntlafatso ea R42 Road P175 / 1 ho tloha Vanderbijlpark ho ea moeling o ka Leboea-bophirimela ho South West of Gauteng e Emfuleni.

Morero ona, seteishene sena sa 14Km se tla bona batho ba ka bang 150 ba fumana mesebetsi le ho bokelloa ha basebetsi ba likonteraka tse nyenyane tsa sebaka seo, kahoo ba netefatsa hore ho fetisetsoa bokhoni le khoebo.

Beware of false prophets in Kwa-Thema!

President orders probe into City of Joburg's 'Red Fleet' R86million tender!

President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate alleged wrongdoing within the Johannesburg Metropolitan or by service providers in the city’s procurement of or contracting for vehicles - known as the “red fleet” - from Fire Raiders (Pty) Ltd in a 2014 tender valued at R86,4 million.

Whistleblowers have claimed that while the costs associated with the purchase of the “red fleet” were paid over to the service provider, delivery was not effected.

“The President has referred allegations to the SIU in terms of Section 2(1) of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act of 1996 (Act No 74 of 1996), the Presidency spokesperson Khusela Diko confirmed on March 14 in a statement.

The SIU has been authorised to investigate any alleged serious maladministration in connection with the affairs of the municipality; improper or unlawful conduct by employees or officials of the municipality; unlawful appropriation or expenditure of public money or property, and unlawful, irregular or unapproved acquisitive acts, transactions, measures or practices that have a bearing on state

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property The SIU will probe whether municipal employees or officials or contractors or service providers had acted in a corrupt manner; engaged in fraudulent, unauthorized, irregular or fruitless and wasteful expenditure, or had acted in a corrupt manner or unduly benefited themselves or other persons or entities.

These terms of reference will apply also to allegations of wrongdoing regarding repairs and maintenance work at fire stations in the City of Johannesburg; the procurement of closed-circuit television equipment and related services from SOS Protecsure National Division CC, and the procurement of or contracting for office accommodation and furniture for the city’s Integrated Operations Centre.

The investigation will cover the period between 1 January 2009 and the present will look into suspected intentional or negligent loss of public money or damage to public property; possible offences under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act and unlawful or improper conduct which has caused or may cause serious harm to the interests of the public.

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The Kwa-Thema police are warning the community of Kwa-Thema and surrounding townships of the false prophets in the area.

The targeted are students of the TVET colleges especially the Ekurhuleni East College and neighboring highschools. These suspects are a group of males wearing suits and look presentable ,they approach students and start prophesying over their lives ,victims become so convinced that after the prophecy they are being told they have to give an offering.

They are then driven by the suspects

to their place of residence where after the victim will be made to load several items in their vehicle and drive off.

The following items were taken from several victims: cellphones, laptops, plasma TVs and sound systems.

Students are urged to be vigilant and avoid talking to strangers as they have become targets.

“Students are to report any suspicious vehicle or persons around the campus to the police on the following numbers: 08600 10111/011 812 4600,” urged Kwa -Thema police spokesperson, Constable Khoza.

ICASA chairperson removed from office!

Communications Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has removed Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) Chairperson and Councillor Rubben Mohlaloga from office.

Mohlaloga was convicted of fraud and money laundering on 15 January 2018. He was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on 14 February 2019.

The Minister’s decision follows a resolution by the National Assembly resolution and it’s in accordance with section 8(3)(b) of the ICASA Act, No. 13 of 2002 (ICASA Act).

On Wednesday (March 20), the National Assembly (NA) resolved, in terms of section 8(2)(a) of the ICASA Act to remove Mohlaloga from office with immediate effect.

A week earlier on Friday (March 15),

the Minister suspended Mohlaloga pending the conclusion of the National Assembly process to remove him from office following a resolution of the Portfolio Committee on Communications on the matter.

Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications,Professor Hlengiwe Mkhize, said: “Having deliberated on the issue of the chairperson of Icasa, the committee has once more emphasised that he should be removed as a chairperson and also removed as council member of Icasa, as it is in the Act of Icasa that a person who is found guilty cannot hold the position of a councillor.”

Mr Mohlaloga was sentenced to an effective 20-year imprisonment for money laundering and fraud by the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court in Pretoria, Gauteng.

Your language, your human right!

Govt. celebrates Human Rights Day in Sharpeville! Sign language to be made official!

"It is said that when a language dies, a way of understanding the world dies with it."

Addressing members of the Sedibeng community (and the South African public) while effortlessly switching between nine of the 11 official languages, President Cyril Ramaphosa said this year’s Human Rights Day celebration aims to highlight efforts to conserve and promote indigenous languages.

The Human Rights Day celebration took place at George Thabe Cricket Stadium in Sharpeville, Vereenging, on Thursday (March 21).

Ahead of the Human Rights Day commemoration, Vereeniging was turned into a ghost town by taxi drivers who closed off the town and protested for service delivery in the form of rehabilitated roads and a refurbished taxi rank. Turning his attention to these issues, Gauteng Premier David Makhura, who accompanied the President and Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa at the

commemoration, - said he noted the concerns raised, stressing that attention will be given to these issues.

Human Rights Day commemorates the 1960 antipass march in Sharpeville, which came to a brutal end with the mass killing of 69 unarmed protesters.

The march later became known as the Sharpeville massacre.

Ahead of his official keynote speech, President Ramaphosa visited the grave and memorial site for a wreath laying ceremony in remembrance of those who lost their lives on 21 March 1960.

He called on South Africans to undo the past by embracing and promoting the country’s indigenous languages.

“In our past, languages were used to sow division. Today we can use language as a source of empowerment and pride,” said President Ramaphosa.

Highlighting that all rights must be embraced, the President said government is moving with speed to empower and foster respect for the

rights of people with disabilities.

“A proposal has been submitted to Parliament to elevate South African Sign Language to the status of an official language,” he said.

Additionally, the President said South Africa will sign and ratify the Africa Disability Protocol that seeks to protect and promote the rights of people with disability on the continent.

Furthermore, President Ra-

maphosa said commitment to human rights requires that all efforts are directed at ending inequality, creating jobs and growing the economy.

Speaking on the positive aspects of Eskom to counter the load-shedding crisis, the president said about eight out of 10 South Africans have electricity in their homes.

“In 1994, only 36% of the population had access to electricity.

Yet, we are currently facing a severe energy crisis that is having a profound impact on the lives of our people and our economy,” said the President.

Despite the crisis, the President said there is light at the end of the tunnel.

“We will overcome the electricity crisis, just as we will overcome unemployment and poverty, crime and corruption,” said the President.

President Cyril Ramaphosa lays a wreath at the Sharpeville Memorial Site on Thursday(March 21) in front of a large crowd of media and officials at the official Human Rights Day celebrations event in Sedibeng, south of Gauteng.

"Please protect Firefighter shot while responding to a call! our girls!" - MEC Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane has expressed concern following the rape, killing and attempted murder of two young girls aged nine and 13 in Sebokeng.

“The continuous rape and killing of young girls has reached unprecedented levels.

It is very important that the community and law enforcement agencies do everything in their power to protect our children who are the most vulnerable and targeted group by criminals,” said the MEC. On Wednesday (March 20), police received a complaint of children screaming and immediately went to the scene in Sebokeng Zone 10 Extension 3.

Upon arrival, police discovered that the house was full of blood with three knives lying on the floor.

A 13-year-old girl was found naked with multiple stab wounds and had allegedly

been raped.

On further investigation, police discovered the body of a 9-year-old girl with multiple stab wounds who was declared dead on the scene.

A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested and the 13-yearold girl has been taken to the Sebokeng hospital for medical attention.

The police are investigating a case of rape, attempted murder and murder.

“I am confident that our police will provide a water-tight case before the courts to ensure that the suspect is put behind bars for a very long time,” said the MEC. Malobane said the province’s crime intelligence team will continue to devise new strategies to strengthen its crime prevention efforts.

“My thoughts, prayers are with the families of the deceased and the victims during these trying times,” said MEC Nkosi-Malobane.

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An on-duty Firefighter sustained gun-shot wound after being shot while attending an injured patient recently in Dukathole Informal Settlement in Germiston, central Ekurhuleni.

“Rescue crews from Germiston Central Fire Station received a call at around 21:30 on Saturday (March 16) evening and on arrival in Dukathole, a male person was found lying on the road upon which he was declared dead by paramedics.

While waiting for the police and emergency personnel to arrive on scene, a security guard from a nearby company approached and alerted them of another patient lying in an open

piece of land near the informal settlement.

On arrival at the second scene, and rescue crews accompanied by police officers, initiated prehospital medical treatment on the patient and unfortunately the patient who had multiple wounds was also declared dead by the paramedics,” said Ekurhuleni Emergency (DEMS) spokesperson Willian Ntladi.

While waiting for Forensic Pathologists for the removal of the body, a group on men approached and started shooting randomly in the direction of the officials and after that a female firefighter sustained gun wound.

The alleged perpetrators disap-

peared into the darkness of the informal settlement.

After that, more resources were summoned to the scene and treatment given to the injured firefighter before being transported to Netcare Union Hospital where she was admitted and given medical care.

The motive of the shooting is still unknown and is under investigations by police.

The injured firefighter was visited by the City Manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi in hospital recently.

Dr. Mashazi strongly condemned the attacks on emergency personnel, especially in the City’s informal areas.

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SOCA 2019: Building a local economy that grows in the hands of the people!

Delivering his second State of the City Address at the Germiston Council Chambers, Mayor Mzwandile Masina recalled the promised made in his first term of his administration in 2016.”In commencing with our term of office, we outlined a clear programme of action to advance a pro-poor agenda as our guiding philosophy.

"We defined this agenda as a deliberate and systematic bias to roll-out service delivery and economic development opportunities in a manner that uplifts the poorest sections of Ekurhuleni. As an action plan to achieve this outcome over 5 years, we said we would: 1. Improve service delivery through visible programmes supported by Capex (Capital Expenditure) spending; 2. Electrify all informal settlement; 3. Construction of 100 000 housing units; 4. Provide 59 000 service stands; 5. Make informal settlements more habitable through the up-scaling of services; 6. Promote preservation of water usage and continue investing in water infrastructure to ensure security of supply; 7. Establish a commission to fight fraud and corruption; 8. Build an Ekurhuleni Power Station; 9. Build internal capacity to minimize outsourcing of key Municipal Services; 10. Increase the number of local clinics piloting the 24hour health care programmes; 11. Launch an app for communities to report services delivery challenges; 12. Launch the BRT; 13. Accelerate Wi-Fi roll-out; 14. Create a signature mega arts and culture festival for the city; and 15. Strongly pursue the issue of the establishment of an Ekurhuleni University.” he said.

The list of commitments has been a guide for the Ekurhuleni government over the past two years. On each point, the mayor had a progress report for how his administration has lived up to some of its promises made.

Improve Service Delivery In the first 100 days of Mzwandile Masina’s reign as mayor, he established the Siyaqhuba Mayoral Outreach Programme. This was an initiative where his team of councillors and officials joined hands in going down to communities and engaged with residents.

Every Friday, the mayor and his team visit various communities that need urgent intervention when it comes to delivery of services. The team immediately respond to every issue they encounter.

Mayor Masina says Siyaqhuba programme has been such a success and has created so much demand that it has been ongoing for the past two years.

Electrify all informal Settlements Speaking on the importance of Human Rights month in South Africa, Cllr Masina said that access to electricity is a human right and is vital for providing people with the dignity that they require. He said the City has made some progress in providing power to the needy residents.

“In the past 24 months, we rolled out an informal settlement electrification programme which led to the installation of 33 236 photovoltaic lighting during the period under review. So far, the City electrified 8 981 households in the informal settlements of Langaville, Winnie Mandela, Gugulethu, Zamaland, Gugulethu, Everest, Peter Mokaba to mention a few. This brings the total number of connected households in informal settlements to 15 590. An additional 6 926 informal households will be electrified by the end of June this year. This will go a long way in ensuring that our residents in informal settlements are able to generate meaningful livelihoods,” said the mayor.

Building 100,000 houses The ambitious plan to ensure residents of Ekurhuleni have access to human settlements is one of the most anticipated promise made to residents. In his own defence, the mayor said the City’s provision of dignified housing is greatly dependent on the resources that it is able to access. He said in the current year, the City plans to legally register 39 townships.

“The 39 townships will yield 32 559 titled deeds to be distributed to the beneficiaries. Title deeds are not only legal documents used as evidence of home ownership – they are a source of security for people who for many decades have lived in a state of insecurity,” he explained.

• Over 26 000 low cost houses were completed in the past 24 months by the City of Ekurhuleni and the province provided an additional for 7 058 housing opportunities.

• Germiston Social Housing Phase 1 and Delville Ext 9 were completed, with a combined yield of 256 units, with an additional 200 to be completed.

• Three Mega Projects, namely John Dube, Daggafontein and Leeuwpoort with a combined total yield of 50 571 units is currently under-construction.

• RDP houses are being built in Clayville, Chief Albert Luthuli Ext 6 and Tsakane Ext 22.

• Construction of the Green Reef development, with a total yield of 20 000, is ongoing. Six other developments with a total yield of 54 721 are in the design and planning stage. These include Riverfields, Mapleton Extension, Watervaldspruit, Nigel Prasa Rolling Stock City, Carnival Junction and the Windmill Park Node.

The mayor said these projects will yield a lot of job opportunities for residents. In addition to the City’s projects, Ekurhuleni has unlocked 123 842 hectares of dolomitic

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land for major developments such as proposed township establishment.

“The City also has refurbished hostels and flats in Daveyton, KwaThema Hostel and Karatchi Court during the period under review. To date 6 047 title deeds have been issued and plans are underway to double the number of beneficiaries,” said Cllr Masina.

Provide 59,000 Serviced stands Over the course of his term in office, the mayor said that they plan to ensure that service stands are part of their human settlements plan along with building of houses for residents.

“During the period under review, the City acquired 12 382 service stands. In the first year of our term the City acquired land for housing opportunities to be rolled out through 6 Mega Human Settlements Projects,” said Cllr Masina.

Another 5 647 serviced stands have been provided.

Make informal settlements habitable The City of Ekurhuleni has over 119 informal settlement, the largest concentration in the country. Eradicating all informal settlements is impossible, but that does not mean Government must not do anything about it. Mayor Masina says that the City has been working hard in ensuring residents in informal settlements are not being left behind. In his previous State of the City Address, Cllr Masina created fictional characters as residents of Ekurhuleni.

Two of these hypothetical citizens, Themba and Nthabeleng, live in one of the many informal settlements scattered across the City. He has carried this couple through to his current official speech.

“We also added that they must be assumed to be pregnant with their first child. Central to this hypothetical scenario was our determination to plan our policies and service delivery choices in a manner that maximizes impact on the lives of the poorest citizens and communities of our city,” he said.

According to Cllr Masina, this is how the City has made informal settlements more habitable for the likes of Nthabeleng and her family.

Reduced the household ratio of chemical toilets from 1 toilet to 10 residents, down to 1:5. What this means is that while Nthabeleng and Themba were born at a time when ten informal households relied on one toilet, their own child will share the toilet with only 4 other households.

Placement of walk-in bulk containers has commenced in selected informal settlements. This is made to eliminate all illegal dumping hotspot areas.

The Re-blocking programme ensures that the informal settlements are upgraded. This means providing water and electricity, installing street lights and delivering waste services.

Water Preservation and Infrastructure According to the Gauteng Quality of Life Survey, the City of Ekurhuleni takes advantage over the other metros in terms of water services. However, because of the historical landscape of the City, major infrastructure is needed to ensure water is accessible to all.

“The Aqua Leap program is aimed to address the water infrastructure failures and address the water capacity constraints that are caused by the unmatched growth demand in the City.

The current existing reserves capacities in some areas like Benoni, Germiston, Brakpan, Springs, Edenvale, Kempton Park and Tembisa can only supply between 2 to 10 hours if the City experience any water interruptions where there is no inflow into the reservoirs, which is less than the normal standard of 24 to 48 hours,” said Masina.

In his speech, Cllr Masina said that Ekurhuleni will build 29 reservoirs from the current year to 2021 with a storage capacity of 550 mega litres. So far, three water storage reservoirs of combined capacity of 55 mega litres were constructed, namely the Nigel Tower, Palm Ridge Reservoir and Kempton Park Reservoir. About nine reservoirs with a combined storage capacity of 140 mega litres will begin construction before June 2019.

Other interventions relating to water include: • Installation of water metres and maintenance of old water networks to reduce water loss.

• Over 12 537 water service points have been erected in informal settlements, reducing the time and distance taken to access water Fighting fraud and corruption The mayor said that the City is working hard in fighting corruption within the City. The establishment of a Commission on Fraud and Corruption and the Anti-corruption campaigns have yielded results.

According to Masina, 95% of senior management have disclosed their financial interests during the period under review. Since last year, officials found guilty of corruption and other crimes have been convicted.

Safety and Security The mayor said that crime is a growing concern in Ekurhuleni. In that regard, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police (EMPD) has 1 597 operational members and over 800 traffic wardens to respond to crime.

“There are presently 247 cadets who are going to pass out at the end of June 2019. These will be adding to the capacity of the operation of the EMPD. We are in the process of recruiting 500 cadets for our learnership, who will be enrolled on the 1st of July. The City has procured 7 armoured troop carriers (nyala). These will be delivered by the end of June,” Cllr Masina added.

Three EMPD Precinct offices have been created in Zonkizizwe, Thokoza and Bonaero Park. The Kempton Park and Tembisa Precinct Stations will be completed by the end of June 2019. By 2021, complete the construction of a Specialised Services Precinct in Boksburg.

City’s BRT in motion Harambee is the name given to Ekurhuleni’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. This is part of the City’s overall plan for their 20 year Integrated Public Transport Network, which is meant to formalise and integrate all active forms of public transport under a single unit. This plan is done with the Ekurhuleni Taxi Industry (ETI), which has made it possible for the City to implement its public transport

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transformation programme.

“Our BRT system, Harambee, has been extended from Tembisa to OR Tambo International Airport and we are now at the point of extending it to East Rand Mall.

We have also started the process of seeking to construct 8 bus stations. The supply and installation of road lighting of IRPTN on Areas 1A, 1B, 2A and 3A is also under way. Phase 1B stretching from Kempton Park to Boksburg Civic Centre and Phase 1C stretching from Boksburg Civic Centre to Vosloorus Hospital will be operated by the end of the coming financial year,” Cllr Masina said.

He also commended the buses and their design to be inclusive to all members of the City. “Our BRT buses are universally accessible, including for disabled citizens who are often subjected to challenges of mobility due to trans4

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EKURHULENI SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTS 1ST PHASE OF THE HARAMBEE BRT SYSTEM! Reported By Anatola Mofoka

WEDNESDAY, January 8, was a historical day in the City of Ekurhuleni as a vision became a reality. The much anticipated Phase 1 implementation of the BRT #Harambee.

Phase one included the testing of the buses and route between Kempton Park and Tembisa.

Mayor Masina stated that many lessons can be drawn from the other cities regarding their implementation of the system. The Mayor further stated that the testing of BRT system will start with eight buses and a total of R800 million has been invested in the infrastructure of the project.

MMC Mabunda indicated that the traffic management centre in Kempton Park is one of the best centres in Africa, where the testing of the buses took place.

“As the association, we are not here to compete with the BRT system to but to complement and to ensure full cooperation for the benefit of the people of Ekurhuleni,” he said.

Mr Peter Mashego of SANTACO explicitly said that the association welcomes this initiative.

The next phase of the system will begin in the operation of 40 buses in the area of Tembisa and Kempton Park.

port infrastructure that does not cater for the needs of people with physical impairments,” he explained.

Executive Mayor, Cllr. Mzwandile Masina together with MMC of Transport, Cllr Petrus Mabunda were joined by major stakeholders in the City of Ekurhuleni such as South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) and the National Taxi Association (NTA).

In the press briefing held earlier today, Mayor Masina said that such relations and a vote of confidence in the Harambee BRT System, affirms that through strategic partnerships, such an initiative can be a success.

Universal Health Access The mayor said that nine Clinics that render 24-hour services within the City. “ Furthermore, 2 Clinics render 12hour services while 18 Clinics render Saturday services.

An additional 3 and 2 Clinics are planned to render Saturday services in 2019/20 and 2020/21 respectively; and 6 Clinics earmarked for 12-hour services in 2019/20, 2020/21 & 2021/22,” he said.

According to Masina, all of Ekurhuleni’s 93 clinics were assessed in terms of the National Core Standards and achieved Ideal Clinic Status as follows: Platinum Status 18, Gold Status 55 and Silver Status 20.

“The City of Ekurhuleni achieved position 1 in the Gauteng Province and overall position number 2 in the country on the Ideal Clinic Realisation and Maintenance (ICRM), an initiative in preparation for the National Health Insurance (NHI),” he said.

Ekurhuleni Mayor Cllr Mzwandile Masina on the left together with the City’s senior officials and the Ekurhuleni Taxi Industry stakeholders on board in one of the Harambee buses during the BRT systems and route tests on Wednesday, January 8.

EPWP Vukuphile Programme at the tune of R500 million per annum over three years. We also received R44 million from the national fiscus for job creation and the proposed new EPWP policy which ensures that capital projects generate jobs for local labour. Our Grant-In-Aid programme has produced 1521 beneficiaries at a total allocation value of R100 million,” Cllr Masina elaborated.

Incusive Education for All The City of Ekurhuleni’s total budget for bursaries since Mayor Masina took over in 2016 has grown from R10 million to R100 million.

This has seen a great rise in beneficiaries from 297 to 1850, with an intention to increase it 3-fold in 5 years.

“This increase in our bursary allocation has enabled us to help many young people to realize their dreams of pursuing academic training in different career fields,” he said.

The mayor also highlighted that the City has placed 1 500 unemployed youth in internships over and above the 3 513 who are already in the system. In addition, 315 learnerships were given and above the 275 are already in the system.

The Ekurhuleni University plan has been making progress, the feasibility study has been presented at the Ekurhuleni University Symposium in 2017.

The executive mayor said that the University will bring about new ideas and innovations that will benefit people from all walks of life. “Consequently, we started the process of lobbying national government for the establishment of a University. So far, we have reached a common understanding with the Department of Higher Education and Training and have an in-principle agreement that this University can be establishment. We are still negotiating modalities of what shape and form it will take and over what period will it come to life,” said Masina.

Features inside the Harambee buses include spacious seat some fit for people with disabilities, the bus is certified to carry 90 passengers, including a wheelchair bay, plus a Stop Request button to alert the driver immediately when pressed.

Responding to the City’s Emergency “Since 2016, two fire stations have been opened in the City. These are the Thokoza Fire Station and Germiston Central Fire Station, opened in 2017 and 2018 respectively. In addition, 17 specialised firefighting and rescue vehicles were acquired, adding to the existing capacity of the Disaster and Emergency Management Services department,” said Cllr Masina explaining how the administration has progressed in their Emergency Services department.

The mayor also added his praises to the firefighters who bravely extinguished the Bank of Lisbon building in Johannesburg last year.

“In 2018, a High Volume Water Relay System was launched. The system is used to provide additional water from open water sources such as lakes and streams to augment fire-fighting water at large and long duration incidents. The operating capacity of the system is 12 hours,” he said. The mayor also added that this system is exclusive to the City and a first for the African continent.

The Ekurhuleni Economy In his State of the City Address, Mayor Masina said that the local economy has changed from being labour-intensive to one focussed on business services and construction. With that acknowledgement, Masina says that the City has developed a strategic framework of Big Ideas for Development that will boost the economy.

“The framework for our Big Ideas for Development initiative articulates a broad approach that prioritises short to long-term reforms in: Job creation initiatives, Increased private investment in the local economy, Transportation infrastructure, Improved urban settlement planning Cultural dynamism and Inconclusiveness,” explained Cllr Masina.

Through the City’s engagements with the private sector, a projected R300 billion Investment Pipeline for Ekurhuleni has been established. The mayor said Ekurhuleni is also looking at the potential of using rebates in rates and taxes as part of the incentive strategy to boost employment opportunities.

Other interventions to boost economic development include: The Ekurhuleni Development Agency (EDA) to create a fund, partnering with local and international chambers of commerce & industry associations to entice, facilitate and retain local investment.

The development of the Ekurhuleni Investment Book by combining both public & private sector driven projects is underway.

Later this year, the City will host the Ekurhuleni Infrastructure Finance Summit and Ekurhuleni Investment Conference in 2020.

Also part of the plan is to provide land parcels for various development projects. These include: 52 Agricultural Farms, 115 Township Business Sites, 32 Industrial Sites and, 40 x Strategic Land Parcels.

Mayor Masina said that the City has made up to R150 billion of actual expenditure on economic initiatives and an additional R570 million for the Aerotropolis Masterplan Implementation. Of that total amount, R20.3 billion went to work done by Women, Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs) and Youth owned enterprises.

“The overall yield from those investments assisted 10 000 previously unemployed youth through empowerment and the creation of 14 043 work opportunities. To date, we have 379 SMMEs that have been incubated in various fields.

Our business support programmes have also been giving us some much-needed economic relief. We have 102 learner contractors and 102 learner supervisors to the

The City and Social Cohesion The mayor emphasized the idea of the first ever International Conference Centre (ICC) for the City. A 20 000-capacity multipurpose seater in Kempton Park will be made within the next 3 years.

“The idea of an ICC in Kempton Park is part of our broad vision of a tourism network that includes a Liberation Heritage route within the City. This tourism network is an important feature of our City’s identity in respect of the fact that we have been home to various historical personalities and events that contributed significantly to the political shaping of modern South Africa,” said Masina.

The City also intends on building an Olympic size swimming pool in Tembisa soon.A community swimming pool in Eden Park was completed and opened recently. In the coming year, the City of Ekurhuleni will be opening more swimming pools starting with one pool in Duduza by June.

“The establishment of pools in our communities give young people a meaningful extra-mural activity that takes them off the streets while simultaneously engaging them in physical exercise, which is imperative in our fight against obesity and other lifestyle related illnesses that afflict millions of people in our country,” said Masina explaining the importance of pools in townships.

He said, however, the benefits of community pools are also deeply political.

“Due to our history of separate development, township communities have been deprived of many resources, such as pools, which impede on the potential of young people to become water sports professionals, which necessarily depends on access to such infrastructure,” he said.

All about the Youth of the Cit0y Speaking directly to the young entrepreneurs of Ekurhuleni, the mayor said an exciting programme is coming soon.

“We will be engaging with local entrepreneurs to assess the state and sustainability of their businesses in order to extend the necessary financial and technical support.

Businesses that will benefit from this initiative will be chosen on merit.

We will prioritise businesses owned by young people, women and persons with disabilities, to ensure that resources are channeled towards businesses that will contribute meaningfully towards building a local economy that grows in the hands of the people,”he said.

The mayor explained that the programme will be same as the Pitching Booster programme, designed to attract young entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas to solve their community’s problems whilst generating income for themselves.

“Our commitment to building a sustainable local economy is top priority to us,” he emphasized.

The mayor also said that Council also took the progressive adoption of a resolution to support youth set-asides in our employment strategy.

"The decision to give a minimum of 40% work opportunities to unemployed and skilled youth is an important milestone. It gives impetus to our fight against poverty, unemployment and general youth underdevelopment," said Cllr. Masina.

In concluding his State of the City Address, Mayor Masina thanked his coalition partners for standing by his administration since day one. He also thanked his family, comrades and fellow councillors in the African National Congress in their support and work.

He iterated his commitment to serving the residents of the City in his best abilities.

“We invite all of you to join us in ensuring that we provide a better life for all – a life of hope, prosperity and above all, dignity,” he said in closing.

Mncedisi to represent Mzansi in Russia!

Gert Sibande TVET College, Skills Academy and Artisan Development Centre apprentice in Bricklaying, Mncedisi Mkhaliphi (22), won the National leg of the 3rd National World Skills Competition that was held in Durban International Convention Centre (ICC) on 22 – 25 February 2019.

He will be representing South Africa in the international leg of the Competition in Kazan, Russia on 22 - 27 August 2019.

World Skills South Africa (WSSA) is an initiative that is championed by the Department of Higher Education and Training and was formally established in April 2013 by the Deputy Minister of the Department of Higher Education and Training.

Mncedisi was born and bred in Fernie where he completed his primary and secondary school.

He was raised by a single parent after his mother passed away while he was young. He is the 6th child out of 10 siblings. “My father was very strict and he was a firm believer in education,” alluded Mncedisi.

Becoming a civil engineer has always been his dream.

“I always wanted to do something related to civil engineering because I am an artistic person, I enjoy drawing. In civil engineering there are drawings of house plans and other structures.

Studying civil engineering provides me with an opportunity to express myself artistically,” stated Mncedisi. He matriculated in 2014 and took a gap year due to the fact that he wanted to assist his father by providing for his family.

“I later realised that I was making a mistake because I will not be able to provide for them without proper education,” he continued.

In 2016, he enrolled for civil engineering at Ermelo Campus through the assistance of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

“I decided to join a TVET College because of the fact

that it provides a lot of opportunities in terms of financial assistance as compared to a University,” alluded Mncedisi. He made the choice to join a TVET College even though people kept saying that TVET Colleges are for people who are not bright.

He completed his qualification in 2017 and he was faced with the realities of unemployment. “I got a job at a local retail shop. I went to my lectures at the campus to inform them because I wanted to know the application process for a diploma. I was told that working at a retail shop will not help me get my Diploma because it is not related to the qualification and that is when I was advised to apply for apprenticeship at Skills Academy and Artisan Development,” stated Mncedisi. He applied and he was successful and began at the centre in April 2018.

His facilitator at the centre, Sello Paille, pushed him to enter the competition because he was the only person

who qualified to enter the competition in his class. He grabbed the opportunity with both hands.

“I took the opportunity because of the prospects of learning new things and see other countries,” continued Mncedisi. Participation in the World Skills competition holds a huge potential to influence the development and employability of the South African Youth.

In addition to this, it acts as an effective vehicle to increasing awareness of apprenticeships and artisanal skills, raising the standard of vocational education and training and artisanal skills.

Mncedisi is proud of the fact that he will be representing the country in the International leg of the competition.

“I feel that I have a responsibility in my shoulders to represent my country well and make everyone proud. I want to give it my best and bring the trophy home,” he said.

His future plans are to open his own company that will specialise in civil engineering and building construction and to continue studying.

His advice to young people who are not doing anything at the moment is “young people need to grab all the opportunities that are presented to them with both hands and work hard.”

According to Paille, his facilitator, he is a well behaved boy who carries out instructions correctly.

“I would like to say to him, he should continue working as hard and listen to his trainer by doing what he is told,” advised Paille.

The college management is proud of his achievements.

“We appreciate the efforts of everyone involved in this competition and we are proud of Mncedisi Mkhaliphi, we know he will make us proud again in Russia,” concluded the college Acting Principal, Portia Mange.

Gert Sibande TVET College hereby invites its current and prospective suppliers/contractors to a Procurement Workshop. The intention of the workshop is to empower our local suppliers/contractors with skills and information on procurement processes according to the Department of Higher Education & Training (DHET) policy.

Date: 02 April 2019 Time: 10:00 am Venue: Standerton Campus,

No.2 Kruger Street Standerton 2430 For more enquiries please contact Mr E Khan or Ms P Nhlapo on 0177129040 / scm@gscollege.co.za during office hours.

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We must appreciate Social Workers’ contributions!

More often Social workers don't get appreciation and recognition for the important work they do.

Social Workers contribute immensely in improving the quality of life of the vulnerable, and don't usually ask for praises.

Therefore, in this Social Work Month is an opportune time to raise awareness about what Social Workers do every day, throughout the year.

It is a special time to thank our colleagues for work well done. It allows us to make a concerted effort to educate the public about Social Work as a profession, a crucial task that must also continue throughout the year.

This month present an opportunity for Social Workers across the globe to turn the spotlight on the profession and highlight the important contributions they make to society and promoting human relationships. Social Workers touch lives of millions and as society, therefore it’s appropriate to express gratitude towards a selflessness gesture displayed by our brothers and sisters in the field every day.

Let’s celebrate the contribution of Social Workers, recognising the central role of the profession in the attainment of national priorities such as poverty alleviation, youth development, social crime prevention and social cohesion. It is evident with the recent spate of violence in schools that the country need more Social Workers in schools.

According to research by National Association of Social Workers (NASW) each day, nearly 700,000

social workers nationwide work to elevate and empower others, giving them the ability to solve life’s problems, cope with personal roadblocks and get the services they need.

Social Workers are needed now more than ever as the nation grapple with serious societal issues such as unending violence against women and children, income equality, preventing suicide, ensuring access to good health care for all, as well as addressing

the growing ‘Nyaope’ addiction now gripping the nation.

We should continuously be seeking ways to improve the working conditions of Social Workers, recognise how significant and challenging their work is, and recognise sacrifices that many make

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Issa Toxzin grinding on the ‘Rough Road to Fame’!

Thokozani Radebe (17), popularly known as Issa Toxzin (The Realest), is working hard on making moves in the local music scene.

Recently he has released two new songs ‘Stunning’ and ‘Tell Em All’ featuring T. Soligan. “After the release of the two tracks, I’m about to release my new E.P. called ‘Rough Road To Fame’,” said Radebe.

Issa Toxin began doing rap music last year, inspired by his family and the love of his kasi: Ratanda.

“I want to leave a mark and make people proud of my music and raise the name of the township to new heights,” he said.

However, his love for music began years earlier.

Looking forward, Issa Toxzin want to become as big the best in South Africa.

“I look up to American late rapper, Tupac (2Pac) Shakur, he’ll always be my mentor. Thokozani said he’s also inspired by the likes of Nasty C and hopes his music will take him to the mainstream industry in the future.

Locally, Issa Toxzin has a long list of musicians he wishes to work with to take his career forward.

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daily to the vulnerable to access services.

Social workers such as Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela who have worked tirelessly to improve our wider society and make our nation a better place to live in.

She boldly spearheaded an effort to uplift young women and girls who are frequently overlooked in our society.

Mama Madikizela-Mandela always called on members of the profession to enhance human well-being and meet the basic needs of all people, with particular attention on the needs and empowerment of those who are vulnerable, oppressed or living in poverty.

According to the Bureau of Labour Statistics, social work continues to be one of the fastest growing careers in the nation, with more than 100,000 people expected to enter the field in just seven years. However, with numerous social ills faced the country right now, we need more Social Workers.

During this Social Work Month, all South Africans are urged to learn more about the social work profession and how you can help members of this great vocation continue to make this nation better and get the compensation they need to do the amazing work they do.

Lawrence Mashabela works at the Gauteng Department of Social Development

Voters spoiled for choice!

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) says voters will be faced with their biggest choice yet in a national election after a record number of 48 political parties met the legal requirements to contest this year’s elections.

According to the IEC, this is 19 more parties than those that contested the 2014 national elections.

The parties set to contest the national elections (in alphabetical order) are: African Christian Democratic Party African Congress Of Democrats African Content Movement

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S Kay, Taytion, Huskado, T-Krazy, T-Soligan, Kid Savage and Mshoden,” he said.

Recently, Issa Toxzin has made his presence felt by performing at his school, Ratanda New Secondary and in local events. Follow Issa Toxzin on social media (Facebook and Instagram) and email for bookings: issatoxzin@gmail.com

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Cyclone Idai death toll may exceed 1000!

The death toll from Tropical Cyclone Idai could exceed 1000, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi said on Monday, March 18.

More than 84 deaths have officially been recorded since the landfall of Idai on Thursday night (March 14), which brought torrential rains and devastating winds.

However, President Nyusi said the situation could be much more serious in his speech addressed to the nation, after flying over the disaster-hit areas to conduct an inspection on Sunday.

"Everything indicates that we may register more than 1000 deaths," said Nyusi, adding that the cyclone has left the region without drinking water, communications and it has affected the normal functioning of hospitals, schools and other public and private institutions.

"The water of the Pungue and Buzi rivers overflowed, making villages disappear and isolating communities," said the President.

President Nyusi said the government's concern and priority were to save people's lives without excuses.

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has joined their Mozambican counterparts on the ground to help with the searches and air resources including helicopters and aeroplanes.

They are in Beira which is one of the worst-affected cities to ensure rapid humanitarian assistance.

Meanwhile, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has urged South Africans to make donations for flood

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relief in neighbouring countries battered by Tropical Cyclone Idai.

Over the past week, parts of Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique were affected by the tropical cyclone that left trails of destruction while claiming tons of lives in its wake.

In a statement issued recently, Sisulu appealed to South African NGOs, companies and individuals to

"Bodies are floating! It is a real humanitarian disaster with great proportions." - Mozambique President Nyusi make donations towards humanitarian aid for the affected countries.

According to the latest news reports, at least 300 people have lost their lives as a result of floods that have left 400 000 displaced and in urgent need of shelter, food and other amenities.

“The Minister has, on behalf of the people of South Africa, sent a message of condolence to the people of Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique and wished those in hospital speedy recovery,” the department said.

“We have directed all our Embassies and Diplomats to continue to work with the three countries to assess the damage.

We have this afternoon received reports from our Missions and our teams on the ground who are working

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with authorities. What is urgent now is the provision of humanitarian aid,” Sisulu said in the statement.

The department urged South Africans affected by the floods to contact the Embassies or call the 24-hour DIRCO call centre on 012 351 1000.

Companies, NGOs and individuals who are able to assist are requested to contact: Matheko Rametsi RametsiMU@dirco.gov.za on +27 81 037 2765 or Surprise Malehase MalehaseS@dirco.gov.za on +27 83 700 7946.

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Isaac Mavuso's guide for kasi business success!

Well known facilitator and motivational speaker, Isaac Mavuso has published his first book called Building a Successful Kasi Business: The Rise of the Township Entrepreneur.

Launched in November last year, the book is a working guide for all who want to start and run successful business in the township.

With over one million kasi businesses actively trading in South Africa, township enterprises are considered to be a important part of the economy creating jobs and sustaining livelihoods.

The book answers the question of why South African small businesses are failing to be sustainable for at least five to 10 years of existence. It also uses important industry trends and information to show how entrepreneurship can be curbed.

It first begins with the entrepreneur and his character, proceeding to the step-by-step systems for any start-up business to get off the ground. It advocates that black people are mentally wired to be workers, and to become successful in business, a mind-set change is needed.

Building a Successful Kasi Business is designed to empower kasi entrepreneurs with practical content.

It is relatively shorter than most books on the same subject of small business management.

Running and sustaining a business requires skills, drive, persistent, passion and much more from its founders and owners.

The purpose of this book is empower kasi entrepreneurs to manage and profit from their busi-

nesses. Included in the book are helpful articles and basic cash management tools to help in run a successful compliant business.

There are ten elements and included helpful articles, including self-awareness, vision building, sales, money matters, mentorship and more.

It also has useful templates for managers or owners to be guided in running their enterprises.

Mavuso has dedicated his life to empowering novices and aspiring Kasi business as well as social entrepreneurs.

He has has more than a decade facilitating, speaking and consulting experience, a practical strategist for kasi businesses, non-profit organisations and cooperatives.

He is also the publisher and editor of the Biz Bulletin, a monthly informative publication for small business owners.

Visit www.isaacmavuso.co.za. for more information on upcoming events and content.

Success is a poor teacher!

Graham visits Mzansi to motivate youth to fail and learn!

South Africans were privileged to host Dean Graham, a world well known successful entrepreneur and speaker in renowned business events around the World.

Graham is not just an entrepreneur but an advocate for the youth in becoming entrepreneurs, as opposed merely seeking employment. Mapepeza correspondent, Lerato Phosisi interviewed Dean during his short stay in Mzansi recently.

Dean uses his own experience of failures, trials and hardships as the backbone of his teachings.

He shows young people exactly the errors they need to be aware of and to avoid in particular when it comes to entrepreneurship.

He firmly believes that success is a poor teacher when it comes to business and careers.

“We give basics sales skills, using real scenarios and teaching them that failure is an option they can use to bounce back and become a success.

“I tried to work but realised at some stage that I have the ability to sell.

Then I got into direct selling (for commission).

Later, I got sick from taking 20% and making the other person rich. Then my journey of entrepreneurship started and ever since it has never stopped,” said Graham.

“I always like to advise kids to start at an early age, from either 10 or 13 years old, in working on

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whatever they want to be in life.

They shouldn’t wait to be 40 years in order to decide on the career of their choice and start the journey. If you’re going to fail, fail a lot and do it while young because failure is a learning curve,” he said.

Dean Graham said he attributes his business success to learning from his shortcomings. He currently runs five firms. “Failing is fantastic.

I have failed many times to be were I am today.

Most people think having money is the reward to success in businesss. But failure is the part of life that enables one in becoming the best.

If you do not fail, you will forever be average and you can only follow everyone else,” he said.

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Gauteng offers Free tender classes every Wednesday!

Gauteng Provincial Government offers free and practical How to Tender seminars to SMME’s. The sessions take place every Wednesday over a five week period.

The sessions cover subjects such as: Week one: BBBEE Code of good practice (by DED) and Introduction about GPT request for quotation (RFQ) and request for proposal (RFP).

Week two: Section1 of the Tender Document Week three: Section 2 (pricing) Week four: SARS and Legislation Week five: Local Content (by DED) promoting locally manufactured goods.

For any further inquiries, kindly contact: Humphrey Mjikeliso, Tel: 011 689 8279 Email address: Humphrey. mjikeliso@gauteng.gov.za or Queen Mofokeng, 011 689 6765 Email address: queen.mofokeng@gauteng.gov.za

Online platform links SMMEs to opportunities!

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s drive of promoting SMMEs and stimulating job creation received a shot in the arm on Thursday when Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) launched an innovative business funding platform.

The BLSA Connect online trading platform is expected to link registered small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) to the supply chain opportunities of large South African corporations that have a global footprint.

According to BLSA, the vetting system will ensure that the risks to established companies is managed and reduced, as the platform will encourage transparency and make visible the compliance status of emerging businesses.

Discovery Founder and CEO Adriaan Gore said the BLSA Connect platform was developed over a long process.

“This [SME] fund is about job creation. It’s about spurring on entrepreneurship and helping grow black entrepreneurship. There have been a number of philosophical decisions we’ve made since the formation of the fund,” he said.

Through this project, BLSA said it was committed “to create more jobs by growing the economy, encourage and empower senior black leadership, invest in South Africans, invest in communities, support small business, and finally, condemn and root out corruption”.

The National Development Plan highlights that small businesses can generate up to 80% of the country’s growth and create 90% of the jobs needed by 2030.

Announcing the stimulus package in October last year, President Ramaphosa said government had established a R2.1 billion SMME and Innovation Fund to support innovative start-ups with a reasonable prospect of success.

Government views SMMEs, socially-owned enterprises such as co-operatives and the revitalisation of township and village economies as critical for economic transformation, inclusive growth and job creation.

“What we are seeking to do is to address the challenges our country faces. The challenges are unemployment, which is huge. Even as we have unemployment, we already know that there are certain initiatives that we can embark upon that can address unemployment,” said the President.

The platform was launched alongside the SA SME Fund CEO Circle.

Speaking at the event, BLSA chairperson Jabu Mabuza said the initiative was the business community’s contribution to resuscitating the country’s struggling economy and ensuring inclusive economic growth. To access the BLSA Connect platform, visit www.blsaconnect.com

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MYSAFA set to boost BAFANA BAFANA QUALIFIES! football administration!

The South African Football Association (SAFA) is using the gains made through the adoption of new technologies to improve, promote and develop football in South Africa.

MYSAFA is a centralised user-friendly (online) and FIFA approved player registration and competition management system used by the SAFA structures and clubs.

To date, more than 217 000 active footballers in the country have been registered and more than 80 000 fixtures have been managed.

This technology is expected to play a big role, especially with the development of Women football and the commencement of the Women’s Football League set to kick off in August.

As more players – both male and female – from Local Football Associations (LFA), schools and universities are registered and more leagues and competition are managed, the more MYSAFA will be able to track and know where to find the best new talent.

“We are excited about MYSAFA as it allows us to bring transparency to the women’s game.

We are making very difficult for anyone from clubs,

schools and so forth to say that they can find women football players” SAFA’s Acting CEO, Russell Paul said.

“MYSAFA will become a one stop shop to track progress of all the national teams abreast of where they will be playing next, and who are the next top women professionals in the country.” Paul said.

A large majority of the players that represented the national team at various competitions which include the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, Women’s AFCON and now the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup have been registered on the system already.

It is on the same platform that players will be one day be able to create their own profiles and make themselves openly available to potential clubs and scouts.

Football clubs, LFA’s, schools and the general public are urged to like the MYSAFA Facebook page and follow the project on Twitter (@mysafa_net) to stay informed with developments and milestones.

To date, more than 217 000 active footballers in the country have been registered and more than 80 000 fixtures have been managed.

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On Sunday, March 24, Bafana Bafana have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt with a brilliant finish that restored the confidence of the entire South Africa.

A 2-1 victory over the Mediterranean Knights, Libya, the team now return to a happy nation.

And the toast of the trip to Egypt in June in Sunday evening’s game was star striker Percy Tau whose big game temperament is well documented.

The speedy striker scored with five minutes into the second half to give South Africa the advantage although Libya equalised with a controversial penalty kick, Tau and his colleagues were never going to be denied on a hostile evening. Tau’s first goal was a cracker from just outside the box while his second had pace and precision that gave the Libya goalkeeper no chance.

The victory will rank among one of the best victories for South Africa and as they head to Egypt for AFCON finals, they will get there with a good chance of leaving a lasting impression in the North of Africa.

If anything, almost all of the players put their weight on this victory; starting with outstanding goalkeeper Darren Keet who had a blinder of a game thwarting Libya in the first half now and again.

The back four, well marshalled by captain Thulani Hlatshwayo resembled the old Berlin Wall in which Sfiso Hlanti, Buhle Mkwanazi and Mkhize as well as Innocet Maela put their bodies on the line.

Dean Furman was a tiger in the midfield so was Kamohelo Mokotjo, while Themba Zwane and Mothiba never stopped running.

What sweet victory it was and coming hot on the heels of almost all of South Africa’s national teams qualifying for major tournaments.

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