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LESEDI AERODROME TO CREATE JOBS! “At first I was a bit terrified of this long needle that was going to be embedded into my arm. But it happened so quickly, so easily. It was just a prick on my flesh and I really did not feel much pain.” These were the words from President Cyril Ramaphosa who was among the first to get the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, together with Health Minister Zweli Mkhize and healthcare workers in Khayelitsha on Wednesday, February 17. After taking the vaccine, the President addressed the media saying this was milestone for South Africa. “This day represents a real milestone for us as South Africans that finally the vaccines are here and they are being administered. I was rather pleased that there were five people who were vaccinated before me and they are health workers,” said Ramaphosa. More on vaccines inside...

Beware of crooked commuters! The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) has received numerous calls of victims claiming that they were robbed while commuting in the taxi. According to the EMPD, the incidents happen while people are moving from place to place. A lady in her late 20s claimed that she took a taxi in Dinwiddie area, near the Reef shopping Mall on January 23. She

was on her way to Germiston when she fell victim to the crime. “As the white Toyota Quantum minibus taxi, with five male occupants including the driver was in motion, four passengers took out dangerous weapons (a knife & the firearm) and started assaulting her. She was robbed her jewelry, a cellphone and in the purse, she had R450 cash and a bank card. A banking App on her cellphone was

accessed and R1000 (as a daily limit), was immediately withdrawn/transferred by crooks, before she was dropped off injured and disoriented after two hours, on the side of the roadway in Primrose area, by the cemetery,” explained EMPD spokesperson Kobeli Mokheseng.

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Umholo omncane kuzwelonke ukhuphuke waya ku-R21.69 ngehora!

Umholo Ophansi Kazwelonke (i-NMW) uzokhuphuka ube ngu-R21.69 ngehora kusuka mhla lu-1 Mashi. Ukukhushulwa kuka-93c kusanda kumenyezelwa nguNgqongqoshe Wezemisebenzi Nezabasebenzi, uThulas Nxesi. Le ntuthuko ihambisana nomthetho weNMW owaqala ukusebenza ngomhlaka 1 Januwari 2019, ezingeni lika-R20 ngehora. Lokhu kusho ukuthi umsebenzi ojwayelekile wamahora angama-40 uzokhokhelwa kusuka ku-R3470 ngenyanga. Ngokomthetho we-NMW we-2018, uhlaka lwenqubomgomo lusezingeni eliphansi okungekho msebenzi okufanele akhokhelwe kulo. Ngokwalo Mthetho, akukho emthethweni futhi kuwumkhuba ongafanele womqashi ukushintsha unilaterally amahora okusebenza noma ezinye izimo zokuqashwa ekusebenziseni i-NMW. I-NMW yinani elikhokhwa ngamahora ajwayelekile okusebenza futhi alibandakanyi ukukhokhelwa kwezibonelelo (ezifana nezinto zokuhamba, amathuluzi, ukudla noma indawo yokuhlala), izinkokhelo ezifanele (ibhodi noma indawo yokuhlala), amathiphu, amabhonasi nezipho.

TAKE A JAB FOR #VACCI-NATION Nurse Zoliswa Gidi-Dyosi is the ﬁrst healthcare worker to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in South Africa on Wednesday, February 18 in Khayelisha (Western Cape). The Department of Health has started its ﬁrst phase of the vaccination rollout. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be given to almost 80,000 healthcare workers countrywide.

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Toropo e thusa lelapa ho kena lehaeng la bona le lecha!

Toro ya mme ya ho ba le ntlo e hlomphehang bakeng sa mora wa hae ya holofetseng le ya nang le boiphihlelo e ile ya phethahala qetellong, ka lebaka la mehato ya-Ekurhuleni, MMC ya Bodulo Cllr Lesiba Mpya le Motsamaisi wa Tlhokomelo ya Bareki ba Katlehong (CCC) 2 Sonya Kraai.

12 Hlakola mme a fana ka limpho, setulo sa likooa le pakete ea bohloeki ea COVID-19. Lelapa le ile la fallisoa mekhukhung ea Tsietsi la isoa nts'etsopele e ncha ea matlo Palm Ridge ka Tshitwe 2020. Ntlo e na le likamore tse peli tsa ho robala, kamore ea ho pho-

Mofumahali Julia Motsoeng, o ne a lula mokhukhung o patisaneng le mora oa hae ea holofetseng Tomo Motaung motsaneng oa Tsietsi pele a amohela ntlo ea hae e ncha Palm Ridge. “Re ne re lula mokhukhung o tletseng likhohola 'me ra ea liofising tsa masepala moo re ileng ra fumana thuso ho tsoa ho Motsamaisi oa Tlhokomelo ea Bareki Sonya Kraai le Mokhanselara oa Ward 61 Philemon Nkosi. Ke leboha thuso e potlakileng eo re e fumaneng ho tsoa ho masepala, MMC Mpya le liofisiri tsa masepala.” ho boletse Motsoeng. MMC oa Bodulo Cllr Lesiba Mpya o etetse lelapa ka Labohlano la

mekhahlelo e fokolang ba ka ba le kotsi e kholo ea ho tšoaetsoa ke COVID-19. mola, kichine le ntloana ea ho hlapela. “Ho feta moo kabo ea ntlo, re bone ho hlokahala ho thusa Tomo Motaung ka setulo sa likooa le pakete ea bohloeki ea COVID-19. Batho ba nang le

Ba tlameha ho kopana ka kotloloho le bahlokomeli ba bona le litho tsa malapa. Batho ba nang le bokooa bo matla ba kanna ba se khone ho itšireletsa joalo ka ho hlatsoa matsoho, ho roala limaske le ho ba hole le

sechaba. Hape ha ba khone ho bua ka matšoao le mafu. Morero ona o bonts'a boitlamo ba rona ba ho sebetsa re sa khathale ho ntlafatsa maphelo a batho ba nang le bokooa le ba sotlehileng oa Ekurhuleni. Hape ke ntšetso-pele ea boiteko ba ho thusa Toto Motaung ho phela bophelo bo tloaelehileng,” ho boletse MMC Mpya.

Gauteng welcomes taxi violence commission report!

The Gauteng Legislature Roads and Transport Portfolio Committee has welcomed the conclusion of the Commission of Inquiry probing taxi industry related violence in the province. The Commission was appointed by Premier David Makhura in

September 2019 to investigate, report, make findings and recommendations on issues plaguing the sector. These included the underlying reasons for the recurring conflict, violence, fatalities and instability within the minibus taxi-type service industry in the province.

Taxi commuters turned crooks, cops warns public FRONT PAGE STORY A good Samaritan came to her rescue and they went to the nearest police station. Paramedics were summoned and she was rushed to the nearest hospital for medical treatment.

hong, where a male prey in his 30s, boarded a taxi destined for Germiston. The crooks in a white Toyota Quantum minibus taxi, used the same method that robbed the young lady.

At a later stage, the lady victim learned that, her second bank account was also accessed where criminals went on a shopping spree, wasting almost R10,000.

The South African Police Service (SAPS), EMPD Taxi Task Team and other Law Enforcers, are investigating both incidents.

“This is suspected to be a syndicate of thugs, since cash disappears, even when you are in possession of your bank cards, following the ordeal,” said officer Mokheseng. Another incident took place on Friday, February 5 in Katle-

Members of the community and taxi commuters, are advised to be alert at all times and requested, to report any criminal activity to the nearest EMPD precinct, police station or to dial 0860010111 alternatively, 112 on their cellphones, so that this lawbreakers could be brought to book.

According to the committee, the report is detailed in its findings and has clear recommendations for implementation. “The committee would further like to urge the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and Community Safety to swiftly implement the recommendations made in the inquiry in order to curb the continued violence and other challenges experienced in the taxi industry,” the committee said in a statement. Acting committee chairperson, Petrus Mabunda, said: “The success and efforts made this far from setting up the commission of inquiry to its conclusion - now

rest on the departments concern and their implementation plan. The commission’s recommendations have a profound effect on behaviours and attitudes.” He said the provincial Department of Roads and Transport should give itself the best possible chance of making changes on the basis of the findings of the inquiry, and it must be held to account for doing so. The committee said it will on a regular basis play a significant scrutiny and oversight role in holding the department to account on its implementation progress derived from the inquiry report’s findings and recommendations.

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Lesedi airfield project set to boost local economy! The executive mayor of Lesedi Local Municipality, Councillor Lerato Maloka-Mkhize joined by the deputy minister of Trade and Industry Fikile Majola, handed over the Heidelberg Airfield to a locally based company, MTP Aviation Solutions at a glamourous event held at the Heidelberg Aerodrome on Friday, February 12.

Heidelberg Aerodrome is an existing airfield within Lesedi Municipality, the airfield east of the municipality running parallel to the N3 national road. Lesedi Local municipality envisions to maximize the economic potential of the airfield to grow the regional economy and create sustainable jobs and skills development. It forms part of the Lesedi ‘Zone of Opportunity’ which has been part of the municipality’s economic strategy.

The official handover was instituted as a local-economic empowerment initiative in which MTP Aviation Solutions and other local collaborators will develop the Aerodrome into a fully fledged airport and an international cargo airport by year 2058 in a 60 year concession. MTP Aviation Solutions is a company that offers investment and consultancy services in Africa. Their range of services include airport planning, designing, licensing, establishment, construction and management. The company is also working on the Vaal Aerotropolis Project. Government officials who attended the event included Trade and Industry deputy minister Fikile Majola, Lesedi mayor Lerato Maloka-Mkhize alongside members of the mayoral committee. “At the moment, about 60 % of the cargo arriving at O.R Tambo

International Airport is delayed or sometimes spoiled. We are committed that we are going to create the first cargo terminal that will be theft free,” said the CEO of MTP Aviation Petko Atanassov. “This project is of paramount importance as it will employ the people of Lesedi and create business opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Lesedi’s local economy and economy of the region will thrive. We are really looking forward to economic opportunities and skills transfer opportunities that will be the result of this project.” said the executive mayor.

“It is a privilege to be part of this ground-breaking event a day after our president addressed the nation. As we know that Heidelberg is endowed with very fertile land. MTP has committed to building an Agri-Park in this community,” said the deputy minister Majola. Not only will the project benefit the people of Lesedi but road users as well as the development of the airport will cut traffic in the N3 by 2 hours.

What is the Heidelberg Aerodrome?

According to the Lesedi Integrated Development Plan (IDP), the strip of land between Route R29 and Route N17 is demarcated as a “Zone of Opportunity” where future development opportunities linked to these two routes which include the airfield. The aerodrome development is included in a proposed special economic zone (SEZ) to be established for the Sedibeng region The R7.8-billion is set to reach and empower the community of Lesedi, which encompasses of areas such as Ratanda, Jameson Park and Rensburg. According to Wikipedia, Aerodromes include small general aviation airfields, large commercial airports, and military air bases.

Ukubambisana kanzima emsebenzini wokwenza umfaniswano wesikole! Umfelandawonye ozinze eTsakane (Ekurhuleni) uzimisele ngokufeza umgomo wabo wokuhlinzeka ngomfaniswano wesikole kubafundi bakule ndawo. IDimamazi Multipurpose Cooperative ilwa nobunzima obulethwe ukuqhamuka kwesifo iCovid-19.

U-Anna Sibisi, oneminyaka engama-78 ubudala, uyilungu lomfelandawonye futhi uthi uthole ukwesekwa okukhulu nguMnyango Wezohwebo Nezimboni (i-DTI), iGauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) kanye noMnyango Wezokuthuthukiswa Komphakathi eGauteng selokhu wasungulwa emuva 2013. Lo mfelandawonye, okhiqiza umfaniswano wesikole, uqalwe yiqembu labesifazane abangasebenzi, ngemuva kokubona ukuthi abantu basebenzisa imali eningi ukuthola umfaniswano wesikole wezingane zabo futhi nabo ngoba befuna abantu bafunde ikhono lokuthunga. Eminyakeni eyisishiyagalombili kamuva, umfelandawonye us-

esemsebenzini wokuqinisekisa ukuthi baletha umfaniswano wesikole obudingeka kakhulu kubafundi bakule ndawo.

Ekhuluma neNtuthuko Yezenhlalakahle eGauteng eFaranani Multipurpose Centre, uSibisi uthe leli bhizinisi elinamalungu ayisithupha liyaqhubeka nokwenza lo msebenzi yize kunezinselelo zokungabi nawo umshini wokufekethisa, futhi kufanele lincike kulowo okufanele bawusebenzise ngesivumelwano isikhathi sonke. Enye inselelo ukwenza ibhizinisi ngenkathi behambisana nemithetho yeCovid-19 njengoba ibekiwe kuhulumeni. “Sifisa impela ukuthi umsebenzi esiwenzela uMnyango Wezokuthuthukiswa Komphakathi eGauteng ungasisiza ekutholeni umshini wokufekethisa ukuze kungadingeki siwudlulisele ngaphandle,” kusho uSibisi. Ubuye wathi bayabonga ngethuba abalinikwe wumnyango lokukhiqiza umfaniswano wesikole ezikoleni ezintathu (3) zaseTsakane kulo nyaka

wezifundo. Elinye ilungu lomfelandawonye, uSibusisiwe Duze uthe kube wuhambo olushukumisa ingqondo ukusebenzela iDimamanzi Multipurpose Cooperative selokhu afika ngo-2014.

“Kwesinye isikhathi eminyakeni edlule saba nezinkinga zokuthola amakhasimende njengoba iphrojekthi ibingakwazi ukuthola uxhaso, futhi bekufanele sizimakethe ezikoleni futhi sandisa nezinsizakalo zethu ukuthi zifake nokugqoka kwendabuko ukuze sikwazi ukuziphilisa,” kusho uDuze. . UMduduzi Dube oneminyaka engu-15 ubudala waseTsakane Extension 8 Secondary School weza ukuzothenga isikibha sesikole, “Ngihlala ngiza lapha nodadewethu ukuzothenga umfaniswano wesikole. Ikhwalithi nezinto ezibonakalayo kuhle kakhulu, futhi inani liyabiza. ” Kusho uMduduzi. Le phrojekthi ingesinye sezici zoHlelo lweBana Pele njengoba kuhlinzekwe nguHulumeni Wesifundazwe SaseGauteng

(GPG) ukuhlinzeka ngobhasikidi wezinsizakalo ezinganeni ezisengcupheni. Iphakethe elinikezwa abafundi liqukethe ingubo, isiketi, ihembe, ibhulukwe, ijezi, idungaree, isokisi, izicathulo nezingubo zangaphansi okufanele kuhambisane nohlobo lomfaniswano wesikole esithile nobulili umzuzi. Le phrojekthi kuhloswe ngayo ukuqinisekisa ukuthi imifelandawonye, ikakhulukazi imifelandawonye yabesifazane yokuthunga nezicathulo iba ngabaphakeli abathandwayo bomfaniswano wesikole.

Siphesihle is set to showcase his talents in America!

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Vopak South Africa VACANCY POSTING X8 CHEMICAL OPERATIONS PRACTICAL TRAINEES (DURBAN) X4 CHEMICAL OPERATIONS PRACTICAL TRAINEES (LESEDI)

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Vopak Terminals Durban & Lesedi invites applications for the Chemical Operations Practical Training program which seeks to provide TVET college students with practical experience whilst giving them basic knowledge and skill of operating in a Petrochemical/Tank Storage industry. The duration of the Program is 12 months and the training involves both Chemical Tank Storage theory and its practical component at various Vopak Terminal sites in Durban or Lesedi. There is no guaranteed employment after the program is completed. Duties & Responsibilities

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Attendance of mandatory theoretical classes at Vopak Training Centres {Durban or Lesedi) Undertake Plant Operator experiential training within a Chemical Plant environment {Durban Trainees will be based in Durban and Lesedi Trainees will be based in Lesedi} Achieve competency in all Tank Storage modules and compile a Portfolio of Evidence in support of this qualification.

Qualifications & Experience Qualifications & Experience

Multi-talented and ambitious Siphesihle Kunene has been invited to participate in the ITMA International Models & Talent convention taking place in New York, USA. After his sterling performance at the International Arts Talent Showcase in October last year was loved by judges, where Kunene showed off his singing and acting abilities. The contest was made to select the most talented South Africans to represent the country at the ITMA stage. “I entered this competition through their talent scout who was advertising on Instagram, then I joined the agency thereafter. It is my first time participating in any singing and acting competition,” he said. The 24 year old is currently based in Johannesburg, doing his second year at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Siphesihle grew up in Carltonville and after he finished school, he decided to move to Johannesburg and study further while pursuing his dreams. His love for acting and singing began during his school days. Speaking to Mapepeza, Kunene feels very delighted to be selected and get the call back to attend the international competition. He gets a lot of support from his father. “The event was a success and more than 90 young talented individuals were able to secure a callback to attend the competition in New York,” said Kunene. Since the pandemic has affected all events due to lockdown restrictions in countries worldwide, Siphesihle is optimistic that he will make it to the ‘Big Apple’. He has approached organizations and other media outlets to gather support for his trip this July. “It (COVID-19) has affected the whole process in a very bad way, however, I am very positive that it shall pass and we will be able to make it to the big stage,” he said.

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N6 Engineering qualification e.g. N6 in Mechanical/ Chemical Engineering Basic computer literacy Must be residing within Durban or Lesedi area

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Team Work. Attention to detail. Time keeping.

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Award winning poet Vusi publishes new book! Dennilton-born Vusi Mabena has come a long way in his career as an author, actor motivational speaker and poet since his last interview with Mapepeza. The team caught up with him to see what progress he has made thus far.

works, while some of us we've lost our love ones,” he said. Despite it all, he has persisted in doing his work and has released his new Novel, Book number four in his series called My Warrior Lord Is My Successor And Shepherd.

“I’m currently working on my upcoming album and at the same time I’m doing my part-time course at the Joburg Theatre,” he explained.

“On this new Novel Book, I've dedicated it to my fans and Almighty God because I've managed to sold more than 500 copies in less than two years and I also won my first biggest award In my writing journey” said Mabena.

He has been busy writing his book series and recording his poetry in a studio album. Apart from the life of being a author and artist, he is also an actor playing in popular TV series. Since his acting career started over two years ago, Vusi has appeared in shows like The Throne and Gomora. Last year, Mabena was nominated with his second book titled Tears Of The Crawling Hustler & Dreamer Vol. 2 at the South African Poetry Awards. Fortunately, he won the prestigious award. “I'm now so happy to announce that I'm now Award Winning Author,” he said. Speaking on the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic and how it has impacted his work, he admits that things have been hard. “This pandemic has affected me a lot, but not only me but everyone because most people are rejected from their

Concluding his interview with advice to aspiring people who want to follow in his footsteps, he says that discipline is the key to success. To get more from Vusi, visit his social media platforms: on Facebook I'm Vusi Author Mabena

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Bodybuilding to combat gender-based violence!

The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture remind the public that the COVID-19 relief funding window for practitioners within the sports and arts sector is open until February 22. Sent your applications to: E-Mail: covid19relief@dsac.gov.za For more information, visit the website: http://dac.gov.za & http://srsa.gov.za or check out the advertisement on PAGE 2.

BY: BHEKI JULIUS RADEBE The South African Classic Action Sport Unit (SACASU) will host Ekurhuleni Bodybuilding Interactive Championship, (EBBIC) as an annual program to educate young men to refrain from abusing women and children. EBBIC is fully funded by National Lotteries Commission as an awareness campaign for novice bodybuilders to teach society about social - ills in a sport platform, while exposing and celebrate talent at the same time. EBBIC will be conducted as a competition for novice bodybuilders to showcase their talent. Educational material and different speakers will share positive messages discouraging Gender Based Violence (GBV) behaviour in between the program. Prices ranging from money, trophies and medals would be issued to top ten contestants. The South African Classic Action Sport Unit focuses on grooming young people in karate, boxing and weightlifting - this includes establishing gyms, clubs and maintaining them and support those that are already existing.

“We believe that sport can be utilized as an effective tool to spread positive dialogue for a Gender Based Violence Free Community,” says Portia Matlaka, SACASU chairperson. “Sport can stimulate change of behaviour among young men in our communities to influence for a healthy lifestyle and positive mindset, hence our motto says: Positive Living Breeds Positive Mindset,” Portia Matla added. Young men who are involved in sport are disciplined and positive minded. Positive living is a lifestyle where people adopt training as a way of life. We are inspired by how Chines infiltrated the culture of Kung Fu from generations to generations. They utilize Kung - Fu to promote a culture of discipline among trainees. Our main goal is to observe a culture where community members do sport, either karate, boxing or weight lighting a hobby, explained Portia Matlakala. EBBIC will take place on April 17 at the Duduza Library in a Live Stream on Facebook and YouTube with all Covid -19 regulations observed.

New committee for Sedibeng Sports Confederation! MAPEPEZA SPORTS REPORTER Leaders from different sporting fields were convened in a meeting called by the Gauteng Sports Confederation (GSC) to give birth to a new Sedibeng Sports Confederation interim committee. The meeting took place in Vereeniging’s President Park on February 17. “Sedibeng has for the past four years been lacking committed and knowledgable sports administrators. This vacuum has led to dwindling facilities and sport activism in the area,” said Isaac Khithika. However, according to Khithika, due to the intervention of the GSC, there is a glimmer of hope for the troubled sporting body. Sedibeng has now an interim committee which headed by Mr Xolani Mathumbo, who is also the convenor. Fakazile Nkitseng was appoint-

ed as the coordinator, including eight additional members coming from all corners of the region. This interim leadership is tasked with ensuring smooth running of sporting activities endorsed by government across all sporting codes and ensure structures of sport are built and functioning properly, amongst other mandates. Formerly known as the Sedibeng Sports Council, the rebranded Sedibeng Sports Confederation was established in 2018. The organization is a regional body under the Gauteng Sports Confederation, made up of leaders from sports associations and federation across all three municipalities in Sedibeng. It is led by President Thabo Disco Phadime, along with two vice presidents and a diverse group of local sport administrators.

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