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Grade 12 learners from Khanya Lesedi School of Specialization in Ratanda pose for a picture during their farewell ceremony recently.

Mapepeza joined the Ratanda community in celebrating the Class of 2023 as they will soon be writing their final matric exams.

More pictures from the ‘Night of Prom’ event inside, see page 5.

Mzansi Golden Economy open for applications

DSAC announces the opening of Mzansi Golden Economy (Mge) Open Call Grant Funding Applications to the Cultural and Creative Industries.

In its continued effort to optimize the economic benefit and the development of the arts in South Africa, the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture once again announces the opening of Mzansi Golden Economy (MGE) open call grant funding applications to the cultural and creative industries. A call for application opens from

04 October to 31 October 2023.

The Open Call is for the following streams: •Cultural Events •Touring Ventures & •Public Art

Current needs and emerging challenges of the arts, culture, and heritage sectors.

Support will be provided to projects that will be implemented from April (2024) to March (2025) The Department of Sport, Arts

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and Culture embarked on the strategy to reposition the arts, culture, and heritage sector as key players in the government’s programme of action for social cohesion, the creation of sustainable jobs and ensuring social and economic development.

Launched with a mandate to increase the economic growth and to create jobs in the country, the Mzansi Golden Economy strategy considers the arts, culture, and heritage sector as the “new gold” which has the potential to reposition the sector as the key

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market player in the country’s economic development.

The Department is inviting interested Cultural and Creative organizations (NPO’s and Pty Ltd) to visit www.eservices.gov. za to make their applications.

Please note that DSAC will not accept hand-delivered or emailed applications.

Applications are reviewed for eligibility and completeness and NO applicant is automatically entitled to funding.

Closing Date: October 31

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Inquiry into Usindiso building fire starts

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Thokoza learner commits suicide alleged to bullying

In a somber turn of events, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has announced his plans to visit the bereaved family of Sibusiso Mbatha, a 12-year-old Grade 6 student at Khehlekile Primary School in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni.

The young boy’s life was tragically cut short after he took his own life, allegedly as a result of relentless bullying at his school.

The visit, scheduled for Thursday, October 26, aims to extend support and condolences to the heartbroken family of Sibusiso Mbatha.

In a heart-wrenching discovery on the evening of Monday, October 23, Sibusiso Mbatha

was found lifeless, having hanged himself in the bathroom of his family’s home. This shocking incident has left the community of Thokoza and the education department in deep mourning.

MEC Matome Chiloane expressed his condolences, stating, “This is an unspeakable tragedy, and our thoughts are with Sibusiso’s family during this difficult time. No family should have to endure the loss of a child, especially under such distressing circumstances.”

Chiloane emphasized the need for swift and decisive action to combat bullying in schools, saying, “We must work tirelessly

to ensure that our schools are safe spaces for all learners. We cannot allow any child to suffer in silence or resort to such a tragic outcome.”

The MEC’s visit to the Mbatha family not only symbolizes solidarity and support but also underscores the urgent need for measures to prevent bullying and ensure the well-being of students in the Gauteng province.

The tragedy of Sibusiso Mbatha’s loss serves as a poignant reminder of the grave consequences of school bullying and the importance of addressing it promptly and effectively .

Commission of Inquiry into Usindiso Building disaster begins The Commission of Inquiry into the Marshalltown fire and hijacked buildings will begin its proceedings from Thursday, October 26 in Parktown Led by Chairperson, Justice Sisi Khampepe, the Commission will be investigating and processing all information and evidence concerning the circumstances surrounding the death of at least 77 people and a dozen more others injured and homeless at the Usindiso building situated at the corner of Albert and Delvers Streets in Marshalltown on 31 August 2023.

Following the tragic incident, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, announced the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into the Marshalltown fire and hijacked buildings.

Justice Khampepe will be joined on the commission by Advocate Thulani Makhubela and Vuyelwa Mathilda Mabena.

“The commission will investigate the prevalence of hijacked buildings in Johannesburg, what caused the deadly blaze in Marshalltown, and who must shoulder total responsibility for this tragedy.

“In Johannesburg, the issue of stolen buildings is becoming a crisis, necessitating drastic action. A thorough intervention is required to ensure that disasters like the Marshalltown fire, one of the deadliest in recent memory, never happen again,” Lesufi said.

To gather essential information and evidence, Chairperson Khampepe has issued an open invitation to the public.

"Any person who provides information and wishes to remain anonymous, the Commission will respect the decision and keep their identity confidential."

Information can be submitted to the Commission Offices in Johannesburg's Sunnyside Office Park, Parktown or by calling the Commission at 067 421 3694 to make arrangements for the purpose of making a statement under oath or handing over the evidence. Notably, the Commission respects the confidentiality of those who remain anonymous.

Recognising the significant pain and trauma experienced by the victims and their families, the Commission is committed to providing psychological support during and after the proceedings.

The Commission’s work will be guided by the scope as appears in the Terms of Reference (hereinafter referred to as TORs) published in Provincial Gazette, Extraordinary No. 324 of 13 September 2023.

On national level, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala will lead the task of identifying all hijacked buildings in the country, as well as indicate what should be done with all those properties.

As the department responsible for State property management, the department was already in the process of identifying misappropriated State properties within its own asset register.

Out of 29 000 buildings in the department’s asset register throughout the country, the department has embarked on a process to recover some 1 260 properties that have been flagged as being illegally occupied under Operation Bring Back.

"The purpose of the Commission's activities is to assist the victims in finding closure, also understanding that the process may cause them more distress.

"Psychological support to the victims and the Commission through and after the proceedings.

The Commission explained that the task will be executed with the diligence and sensitivity that it requires," the Commission explained.

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Carnival City employee conquers Mount Kilimanjaro When the going gets tough, nature-loving Happy Mashinini gets climbing

“Hiking teaches you to endure and never give up even when it is no longer easy and you are unsure if you can continue, somehow you maintain and strengthen your resolve. I have learnt so much about myself and am proud to say I went after my dreams.”

Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.”

Not even the rain could dampen Happy Mashinini’s feeling of accomplishment when she stood at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro at 5895m above sea level.

“The day of the summit was very interesting because we departed at 3am and got to the peak at 10.30am.

We had been walking ‘pole pole’, which means “slowly slowly” in Swahili, for seven hours and we reached the top of Kilimanjaro.

It was challenging as some of our members experienced altitude sickness. But the proud feeling of having done something difficult made it all worthwhile.”

The mother of two, a revenue clerk at Carnival City Casino (located in the City of Ekurhuleni), who describes herself as an adventurer, is revelling in her latest achievement.

“I started hiking in 2019 at Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve because it’s fun and keeps me fit. It is great exercise and it’s a fun way to stay connected with nature. Hiking is meditative and relaxing,” Mashinini said.

Her group of eight train by hiking 10km to 20km every weekend. She was driven to hike Mount Kilimanjaro after climbing the highest mountain in South Africa in March – Mafadi in the Drakensberg.

“We then challenged ourselves to climb

The group arrived in Tanzania on Monday September 11 and started the five-day trek the following morning, summiting on the Friday.

Back home, balancing work and life sees Mashinini manage her time by prioritising tasks. “I ensure that I allocate enough time for work responsibilities as well as personal pursuits such as spending time with family, engaging in hobbies or pursuing personal goals,” she said.

Her next goal also involves hiking – either climbing the highest mountain in South America, Aconcagua, or Mount Everest in the Himalayas.

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Mzansi population Kasi Mnotho Fund to grows to 62 million open in November South Africa’s population has increased from 51.7 million in 2011 to more than 62 million in 2022, which is a growth rate of 1.8% in the intercensal period.

This is according to StatisticianGeneral Risenga Maluleke, who handed over South Africa's Census 2022 national results to President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Tuesday, October 10.

The population and housing census was conducted in February 2022 and provides comprehensive data on population size, demographic trends, and other service delivery related information.

“Females constituted 51.5% of the total population, while 48.5% were males. Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal had the highest populations at 15 million and 12.4 million respectively, while the Northern Cape had the smallest (1.3 million).

“Black Africans remain the dominant population group at 81.4%, followed by the coloured population at 8.2%. The white population percentage declined to 7.3% in 2022 from 8.9% observed in 2011, while that for Indians/Asians increased slightly from 2.5% in 2011 to 2.7% in 2022,” Maluleke said.

The median age increased to 28 years from 25 years in 2011, suggesting a consistent increase over time and an overall increase of three years.

The population and housing census was conducted in February 2022 and provides comprehensive data on population size, demographic trends, and other service delivery related information.

The number of households increased from 14.4 million in 2011 to 17.8 million in 2022, an intercensal growth rate of 2%.

“The household size declined from 3.6 to 3.5 in 2022. KwaZulu-Natal consistently had the highest household size (4.4%), followed by Northern Cape (4.1%). The majority of households resided in formal dwellings (88.5%); Limpopo maintained the highest proportion of formal dwellings, as was observed in

2011, increasing from 90% in 2011 to 95% in 2022.

“The distribution of household headship between females and males is nearly equal, with approximately a 50-50 share for each. KwaZulu-Natal had the highest proportion of femaleheaded households,” Maluleke said.

More than 55 000 homeless individuals were recorded, with more males (70.1%) than females (29.9%), for both roofless and sheltered.

“Homelessness was more prevalent in metropolitan areas (74.1%) compared to non-metropolitan areas (25.9%). The City of Tshwane recorded the highest proportion of homeless persons (18.1%), followed by City of Johannesburg at 15.6%.

Looking at the top five reasons for homelessness, job loss/ no income was the most cited for both males and females (41.3%), followed by alcohol and drug abuse (25%),” the Statistician-General said.

Internal migration Internal migration results showed that two provinces still dominate internal migration in South Africa.

Gauteng remained the dominant migration stream, receiving more than a third of all internal migrants, followed by Western Cape with 15%.

Over the intercensal period, four provinces experienced an outflow of people, namely Limpopo, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State.

“Census 2022 showed there were more than 2.4 million international migrants, which equates to just above 3% of the total population. Most of these came from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region (86%) and of these, 45.5% came from Zimbabwe, followed by Mozambique with 18.7% and Lesotho with 10.2%.

“The top five sending countries to South Africa were Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Malawi, Lesotho and the United Kingdom; these five countries have also maintained their rank since 2011,” Maluleke said.

The Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) is making waves with a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower township-based enterprises in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector.

The Kasi Mnotho Fund, a remarkable endeavor, is set to breathe new life into Gauteng’s township economy.

The R100 million fund has been made possible by contributions from the Township Economy Partnership Fund (TEPF), in collaboration with the GPG and Absa Bank.

TEPF and Absa each proudly donated R50 million, demonstrating their commitment to fostering growth in Gauteng’s townships.

Now, here’s the exciting part: this initiative is specifically aimed at boosting townshipbased enterprises within the FMCG value chain. It covers manufacturers, retailers, and distributors, all with the goal of supporting them to reach new heights and become key players in their sector.

But wait, there’s more! Starting from November 1, businesses in Gauteng’s townships can apply for funding from the Kasi Mnotho Fund.

This incredible opportunity is just around the corner, and the application process couldn’t be easier.

To be eligible for a Kasi Mnotho Fund loan, applicants must meet the following criteria: • Be a South African citizen • Be 18 years of age or older • Reside and operate the business within the Gauteng Province • Have an enterprise that has been operating for at least 6 months • The business must be located in a township as defined in the Gauteng Township Economy Development Act (TEDA) • The business is registered and incorporated in South Africa and has business operations in the country • Limited to businesses with a turnover below R50 million • Be willing to be enrolled in the Kasi Mnotho Enterprise Development Program The Kasi Mnotho Fund is not just about financial support; it’s about realizing dreams, expanding horizons, and securing a prosperous future for township economies.

Gauteng Economic Development MEC, Tasneem Motara, calls this fund a game-changer, saying, “Initiatives such as the Kasi Mnotho Fund are game-changers that will revitalize the township economy and put it in the mainstream of the country’s economy where it rightfully belongs.”

Ronnie Mbatsane, Managing Executive for SME Business at Absa Relationship Banking, emphasized their commitment to supporting local businesses.

“We believe that by fostering long-term relationships with stakeholders, clients, and communities, we can play a meaningful role in contributing to the expansion of these businesses and improving the daily lives of individuals while empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together, one story at a time.”

Starting from November 1, 2023, township-based FMCG enterprises are invited to submit their funding applications.

Application forms are available at designated offices across all five Gauteng corridors, on our website at w w w. k a s i - m n o t h o - f u n d . com/, and can be requested via email at app.kasimnotho@familytreeholdings.co.za.

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Join the conversation on social media using #KasiMnothoFund and #UshuniWomnotho.

This is a call to action for all township-based FMCG enterprises to join us in this transformative journey.

The Kasi Mnotho Fund is a game-changer, a chance to uplift and revitalize township economies.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a brighter, more prosperous future. Share the news, spread the word, and let’s make Gauteng’s townships thrive!

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Gauteng youth called to get free learners licences

To mark the start of October Transport Month, the Gauteng Provincial Government, in partnership with the leading spirits company Diageo South Africa, presents an exciting opportunity for disadvantaged young people of the province. To bridge the unemployment gap and foster responsible attitudes towards alcohol use, this initiative takes a step further in creating a prosperous and safer Gauteng.

According to recent statistics from Stats SA, the youth unemployment rate in South Africa remains alarmingly high at 46.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2023. Additionally, alcohol misuse continues to be a significant contributor to road accidents through drinking and driving/ walking.

In response to these pressing challenges, Diageo South Af-

rica has joined forces with the Office of the Premier of Gauteng, the Department of Roads and Transport, and the Department of Economic Development to address these issues holistically and bring about positive change.

Themed "Wrong Side of the Road," the campaign aims to assist youth with administrative fees for securing learners’ licenses. To be considered, the participants need to be between the ages of 17-34 years and should reside in TISH (Townships, Informal Settlements and Hostels) in Gauteng.

While the target for the project is to assist 40,000 youth, more than 130,000 responses have been received since the Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced the project in early August 2023.

"The Gauteng Provincial Gov-

ernment, in partnership with Diageo South Africa, presents an exciting opportunity for young people.

Empowering Gauteng's youth with free learner's licenses serves as a dualpurpose endeavour. It is the first phase towards obtaining a driver’s license, which enhances employability. Additionally, this initiative actively promotes responsible driving during the learning stage, hopefully improving road safety, particularly against drinking and driving”, said Premier Panyaza Lesufi.

In partnership with the Gauteng Economic Development Department, 10,000 of the 40,000 learners’ license opportunities will be reserved for motorbike licenses to support Project LastMile. The Last-Mile project aims to license, train, mentor, and connect young people to job opportunities.

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All entries will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that only those names on the current recruitment list can continue the journey, and no further registrations will be accepted.

Eligibility Criteria: • South African Citizens • Gauteng Residents in the Township, Informal Settlements, or Hostels (TISH) • Age between 17 and 34 years • Prepared for the learners’ test by studying through K53 APP’s Learning Material Only entries via WhatsApp will be accepted for the next phase: • Applicants must be available to take their learner’s license from 19 October 2023 to 28 February 2024 • Limited to 40,000 Learners Licenses • Applicable License Types: Code 1, Code 2, Code 3

A night of prom at Khanya Lesedi SOS

Mapepeza joined the Ratanda community in celebrating the Class of 2023 from Khanya-Lesedi Sports School of Specialization as they went out on their unforgettable prom night or matric farewell party.The guests of honour were all dazzling in their outfits, matching the theme of 'Glam' as they departed for their gala dinner event.

Here are some of the pictures our photographer Noble Khumalo snapped on the day.

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Gauteng Homeless programme: Three years on Where are We Now, Writes Dr Emmi Muleya

As we mark Social Development Month in October, it is crucial to remind ourselves of the mandate of the Department of Social Development (DSD), which is to ensure protection against vulnerability by creating an enabling environment for the provision of comprehensive, integrated, and sustainable social development services.

This we do by zooming in on one of the elevated priorities in the Department, which seeks to restore the dignity of our people, a program that deals with homelessness in the province.

On 10 October we commemorated World Homeless Day. This international day serves as a platform to advocate for improved policies and funding that can help prevent and end homelessness. World Homeless Day also aims to raise awareness about the needs of people who currently experience homelessness and promote work in local communities to alleviate suffering and prevent death.

In 2020 the Gauteng Department Social Development (GDSD) needed to deal with homeless people during the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic. The department had to respond swiftly to make sure that the homeless people are also protected from the pandemic, and this amongst others meant taking them off the streets to ward off infections and spread of the deadly virus.

In terms of the Bill of Rights, the state must respect, protect, promote and fulfil the rights of all citizens, which include access to health care, food, water, social security, housing and so on. Yet, in most instances homeless people lack access to most of these rights. It is on the basis of protection of human rights of homeless people that the Department intervened in the plight of this vulnerable group.

Due to insufficient and sometimes absent, legislation or policies, GDSD had to develop a Comprehensive Intervention plan to address homelessness. Funding was made available to strengthen and increase capacity on existing municipal and NPO-run shelters, hiring social service professionals

and support staff, provision of meals and hygienic packs to homeless beneficiaries in shelters across Gauteng province. Following extensive consultations, and research to look into the causes, nature and needs of the homeless in the province this plan was developed into a full Gauteng City Region Strategy (GCR)to deal with Adult Street Homelessness. The strategy was premised on a multisectoral and developmental approach and was approved by Gauteng EXCO in September 2021.

Where are we now?

Nationally, Department of Social Development is making strides towards having a multi-sectoral national policy on homelessness. To this end a diagnostic study on the needs of the homeless and possible policy recommendations was done in 2022 and targeting the Draft Green Paper on Homelessness by March 2024. In Gauteng, following approval of the GCR Strategy, guidelines for homeless service delivery were developed and approved by the Head of Department in September 2022 and are currently used as a frame of reference for delivering homeless services by NPOs. Annual funding is available to cater for shelters, meals, hygiene but also critical accredited skills development programmes and job placement. Quite importantly, there is political buy-in as evidenced by Premier Lesufi elevating the homeless issue to priority status in October 2022 and MEC Mbali Hlophe launching the Provincial Shelter Forum in October 2022 as a coordination structure to deal with best practices and challenges faced by NPOs dealing with homelessness. South African Human Rights Commission also held a dialogue on addressing homelessness from a law enforcement perspective in September 2023 – key outcome been to approach homelessness from a social development approach first followed by law enforcement.

Notably, in the past two years 1101 homeless persons were reunified with their families, 1000 placed in both temporary and permanent jobs, and 44 having started their own informal businesses. In the cur-

rent financial year, about 2700 homeless beneficiaries are in shelters receiving social work services and have been linked to skills development and other economic opportunities. 373 beneficiaries graduated from accredited skills development. The was also extensive outreach visits to the homeless hotspots, which included MEC’s Winter Warmers Project and multistakeholder service delivery blitz, which reached about 11800 beneficiaries.

As we look forward to a number of events to commemorate World Homeless Day through walks, dialogues, service blitz and engaging municipalities to come to the party through provision of overnight shelters and safe spaces, reliable homeless data will aid planning and resource allocation. Impact study on the programme through the research will also assist in improving the programme.

The Gauteng Department of Social Development has commenced with taking services to this vulnerable group through provision of mobile drop-in services (showers and ablution facilities). The Department is also working with various stakeholders to address the plight of the homeless by ensuring welfare, health, housing, economic access, access to justice, and protection of human dignity, all featuring together, in ways that break cycles of exclusion and poverty.

Dr Emmi Muleya is a policy practitioner at the Gauteng Department of Social Development and is Provincial Coordinator for the Homeless programme.

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2023 Tambo-Soncini Games come to Soweto

The annual OR Tambo-Soncini Social Cohesion Games will return for the 6th edition this year and will be held in Soweto for the first time, making a move from Germiston in the City of Ekurhuleni.

Taking place on the last weekend of October (2829), the OR Tambo-Soncini Games will once again have a team from Reggio Emelia, Italy taking part in the multi-code sports festival which comprises of Netball, Rugby, Basketball, Athletics, Swimming and Chess.

Gauteng Province competed in the 2023 Tri Colour Games in Italy in July, achieving am impressive 4th place in the international competition after having participated at the Tricolour Games in 2018 for the first time.

The culmination of the regional and municipal competitions and selections throughout the year, the provincial games will see hundreds of youngsters from across Gauteng representing School Sport and each of 5 regions of the province- Ekurhuleni, Tshwane, Johannesburg, West Rand and Sedibeng.

The initiative was born following the forging of close ties between the Gauteng province and the government of Reggio Emilia in Italy.

The two city regions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on economic, social and technological cooperation, including sports development in October 2016. This led to the inaugural games in 2017 part of the Centenary celebrations of OR Tambo.

The relationship between the two provinces was influenced by the friendship between South Africa’s liberation stalwart, Reginald Oliver Tambo and Giuseppe Soncini, an Italian politician who housed Tambo during his exile years in Italy.

This year marks 30 years since the passing of Reginald Oliver Tambo and the games will be used to commemorate his life and the legacy he left behind.

Venues • UJ Soweto Campus-: Opening and Closing ceremonies; Athletics; Netball; Football (Male).

• Klipspruit Sports Centre-Soweto: Basketball • Nike Sports Centre – Soweto: Chess; Volleyball; Football (female) • Bill Jardine Stadium -Longdale: Rugby • Linden Swimming Pool -Randburg: Swimming

Banyana legend Janine van Wyk hangs her boots

Banyana Banyana defender and captain, Janine van Wyk has retired.

“This has been by far one of the hardest decisions of my life. This decision has always been one I have wanted to make on MY terms. And this is my time to say goodbye to football as a player while I watch the next generation shine,” she said .

“It has been my greatest honour and privilege to play this beautiful game, in particular playing for my Country, which has and always will be the greatest gift football has ever offered me.”

Van Wyk remains a football history books as she helped the national women’s team to their maiden AWCON title earlier this year as well as the first ever participation in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2019.

The much-loved Van Wyk has earned 183 international caps and is the most capped player, male or female, on the continent after playing her last two matches.

As South Africa’s most decorated player, she has graced the international stages.

In 2017, She was the first South African to be signed to the NWSL (USA), and also played in Denmark, Scotland and now Greece with Ergotelis WFC, in their top flight women’s football league.

South African Football Association (SAFA) President Dr Danny Jordaan said Van Wyk has left an indelible mark both here at home and on the global stage.

“Janine has been a selfless servant of the game and her legendary playing career has influenced so many young girls who have taken up this sport as a career,” the SAFA President said.

Van Wyk’s future as coach JWV Football Club is one of the country’s best women’s team which was founded and led by Van Wyk. She has a UEFA B Coaching Licence with the Scottish Football Association and has taken her team to winning milestones since it was established.

The organization also hosts the JVW Girls Schools League, which currently hosts over 160 teams across Gauteng, split into U15, U17 and Open age groups with approximately 3200 girls actively participating at school level.