Mapepeza Vol.10 Issue 10 (June 16-30)

Joburg Mayor delivers the State of the City Address

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Rest in Peace Clive Barker

Former Bafana Bafana coach

Clive Barker has passed away on Saturday morning, June 10, after a brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), his family confirmed.

Clive, 78, led South Africa to their only continental triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in 1996, and also steered the side to a maiden World Cup appearance in France in 1998, and is fondly remembered by fans across the country, as has been evident by the tremendous support he received after falling ill.

“We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the medical professionals who cared for Clive over the past six months,” the Barker family says.

“He fought a brave battle and we are relieved he is now at peace,” said the fam in a statement.

dearly missed.

“We have been overwhelmed by the enormous outpouring of love and support for Clive since he was first diagnosed with LBD, and this is a testament to the coach, friend and mentor he was to not only several generations of footballers, but also anyone who crossed his path in the sport he so dearly loved.

“We will provide details of the memorial service in the coming days, and ask the family’s privacy be respected at this very difficult time.”

Tributes pour in for Barker

Political parties have joined South-Africans and the football fraternity in paying tribute to former Bafana Bafana coach.

The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, delivered his inaugural State of the City Address (SOCA) recently at the Connie Bapela Council Chamber in Braamfontein.

In his maiden address to the City, Gwamanda has promised to prioritize the following: good governance, financial sustainability, energy mix, sustainable service delivery, infrastructure development and refurbishment, job creation and opportunities, a safer city, active and engaged citizenry, sustained economic growth, a green economy, and a resilient smart city. In response to the power crisis, the city has extended its Power Purchase Agreement with Kelvin Power Station for another three years, ending in October 2026. Currently, the city purchases 87% of its power from Eskom, with Kelvin supporting the remaining 13%. Joburg Water is investing in building and upgrading bulk water infrastructure, while a geyser installation training program will be implemented throughout the city, targeting 140 residents as part of a comprehensive skills development strategy.

Responding to Safety, the mayor said about 2000 Crime Wardens and 500 CCTV cameras will be installed across the Metro.

Clive will be remembered by South Africans for his role in helping to bring a nation together around the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations, but for his family, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and he will be

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says the loss of Clive Barker is not just felt within the sports community, but by all those whose lives were touched by his indomitable spirit, unwavering passion, and remarkable contributions to the beautiful game.

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Vosloo’s Somhlolo Taxi Rank gets a face-lift

The refurbishment at Somhlolo Taxi Rank cost R3 254 769,80 and created a number of job opportunities.

Handing the facility over to the taxi association, MMC for Roads and Transport in Ekurhuleni Cllr Andile Mngwevu made it clear that the renovation of the facility was driven by the need to provide quality travelling facilities for the people, while at the

same time listening to commuters who raised quite a number of challenges with the old facility.

“The people deserve decent public facilities especially stations and taxi ranks. These must be clean, have running water and functional ablution facilities. Now that we have played our part as the people’s government, we appeal to

Driving licence machine back in operation

The Department of Transport has announced that the driving licence card production machine is back in full production.

This follows the department’s announcement to the public in May that the machine was taken out of production for three weeks in order to replace a broken part identified during a routine maintenance.

Department spokesperson, Collen Msibi, said the testing of the machine, after the part replacement, took another two weeks before it was certified to go back to full production.

“This will see an increase in production from 60 000 cards produced over the past three weeks during the testing period to about 120 000 cards per week.

“The machine has printed an average 2 850 000 cards per annum in the past

two financial years. Since its commissioning in 1998, it has printed over 60 million driving licence cards,” Msibi said.

The backlog is currently at 350 000 cards for the past five weeks, depending on the number of orders received.

He said the department has introduced a catch-up plan to address the backlog, which will be cleared by the end of August 2023.

“The department is currently working on the process to introduce a new driving licence card as approved by Cabinet in August 2022. The new driving licence card will be launched before the end of the current financial year.

“It will also bring with it new card production machines to replace the current machine. This signals the new dawn in the driving licence card environment,” Msibi explained.

Beauty Hub Academy graduates shine

Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mbali Hlophe recently congratulated hundreds of young women and men who successfully completed their skills development programme in Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy and Fashion Design during a graduation ceremony at Alberton Hellenic Community Centre in Ekurhuleni.

The partnership with The Beauty Hub Academy and Sun Goddess Foundation saw a total of five hundred and thirty-six (536) beneficiaries completing the Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy training programme, with fifty (50) completing the Fashion Design training programme successfully from the class of 2022/23.

MEC Hlophe wished them well as they undertake a tougher challenge of enhancing their skills in the fashion and

beauty industry and she further called on public and private sectors to reach out to more young people and prioritise youth empowerment.

She further handed graduates with SETA accredited NQF Level 2 certificates in Fashion Design, and NQF Level 2, 3 and 4 certificates in Further Education and Training Program: Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy.

the public to work with us and the taxi association in taking care of the facility and keeping it clean,” he said.

The chairperson of the VBDTA Bheki Mbatha said: “Today is very special day in that our government has heeded our call to make the taxi rank conducive for commuters, informal traders and drivers. Now, let us unite and protect this lovely facility for our own good and benefit.”

Local runners conquer the Comrades Marathon

Local runners recently showcased their athletic prowess at the highly anticipated Comrades Marathon 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the prestigious event.

Five outstanding athletes from the Heidelberg Athletics Club (HAC), namely Ndumiso Mayongo, Ndivhuho Mukwevho, Lerato Motaung, Albert Kheswa, and Vusi Mdhluli, participated in the ultimate human race.

For more information on membership and sponsorship opportunities, interested individuals can reach out through various channels. They can visit the club’s Facebook page, “Heidelberg Athletics Club,” send an email to heidelbergathleticsclub@gmail.com, or contact Coach Ndumiso Mayongo directly at 073 700 6522.

Legendary coach Clive Barker passes away

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Barker claimed a place in the heart of all South Africans as the coach who brought the nation together through leading Bafana Bafana to a history making win at the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations.

His commitment to premium soccer playing allowed him to give morale to a newly birthed country in desperate need for a sense of triumph.

Known for coaching several local teams such as Manning Rangers, Bidvest Wits, AmaZulu, Maritzburg United, and Mpumalanga Black Aces, Barker was also the only South African coach to successfully guide Bafana Bafana to their first World Cup appearance in France in 1998.

Lesedi Local Municipality, Gauteng

2023-2024 FINAL RATES AND TARIFFS FOR MUNICIPAL RATES AND SERVICES

Notice is hereby given to the rate payers and consumers in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 2000 that Lesedi Local Municipality has by council resolution approved 2022/2023 Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) for levying a rate on a property and service charges. Draft tariffs were approved by Council on 25 May 2023 – Council resolution number LC.CM-86/05/2023. It is important to note that water tariffs are pending for Rand Water guidelines and electricity tariffs are pending the approval by NERSA.

It is important to note that electricity tariffs are pending the approval by NERSA. The council resolution is published in the municipal website – www. lesedilm.gov.za and at the municipality’s head and satellite offices and libraries.

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

All Public benefit Organisation (PBO) properties as defined in the Rates Policy qualify for a 20% rebate. (This rebate is only applicable to rates payable.)

General factors that have been considered in determining the tariffs are as follows:

Cost of bulk purchases of water and electricity

Distribution losses;

Depreciation expenses (capital replacement reserve);

Maintenance of infrastructure and fixed assets;

The cost of approved indigent relief; and

Overheads costs.

ASSESSMENT

All state owned properties as defined in the Rates Policy, qualify for a 20% rebate. All government properties are defined in schedule 1 & 3 of the Public finance Municipal Act.

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

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

1. In terms of section 15 (1) (b) of the MPRA, the Council GRANTS deduction on the market value and rebates on the rates levied for 2022/2023 in respect of a residential properties.

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

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

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

5. The special rebate is only granted upon application and therefore all pensioners / senior citizens, disabled persons and or / medically unfit persons are reminded to submit their rebate application forms to Lesedi municipal offices - Assessment rates section. Please note that the special rebate is only applicable for 12 months, therefore pensioners who applied for the rebate for 2022/2023 financial year must re-apply for the new financial year (2023/2024). Please bring your certified ID copy and proof of income.

REFUSE (excl VAT)

of

SEWER (excl VAT)

DEPOSITS OF WATER & LIGHTS (Incl VAT)

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

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

Small Business (shops) 2 times consumption

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. For blocking / unblocking a customer to purchase prepayment electricity units due to nonpayment of the account (payable once only to effect both blocking and unblocking):

2. For discontinuing and restoring a supply at the request of a customer:

2.1 For disconnecting a supply at the customer’s request

For reconnecting a supply at the customer’s request

3. For removing and re-instating a customer connection that has been removed due to tampering by the customer:

3.1 Estimated cost of material, labour and transport + 10% with a minimum charge of

For reading a meter:

On request of a customer

After office hours on a regular basis as arranged by a customer:

For repeatedly attending to a customer complaint where the reason for the complaint is not the fault of the supply authority, per visit:

8. For providing a service connection

.9. For modifying a service connection on request of a customer

10. For the provision of material or equipment or the execution of work on behalf of a customer or on request of a customer

11. For exempting a customer’s water heating apparatus from control by the supply authority, per month

12.1 Excavations within public areas leading to damage to electricity cables, including attempts of theft

12.2Cost for damaging any 6.6\11 kV cable R20 000.00 VAT exclusive per cable plus additional cost incurred of material, labour and transport plus 10%. plus VAT

12.2Cost for damaging any 22 kV cable R30 000.00 VAT exclusive per cable plus additional cost incurred of material, labour and transport plus 10%. plus VAT

13. Operational cost per street light supplied from the Lesedi grid, per month.

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

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

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

17. Wilfully hindering, obstructing, interfering with or refusing admittance to any duly authorized official of the Council in the performance of his duty under these by-laws or of any duty connected therewith or relating thereto, per

OTHER TARIFFS

LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY - CEMETERIES TARIFFS 2023/24

Heidelberg, Devon, Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish Cemeteries

Ekuthuleni- , Ekuphumuleni Sub-regional Cemeteries and Kwa Zenzele/Vischkuil Cemeteries

1.

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

3.5 Widening or deepening of a grave

3.6 Interment of Ashes in a new grave

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

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

Undefined advertising signs >4,5m² Sky, roof, on-premises business signs or service facility signs

Landscaped advertisements Advertising on bridges, boundary walls and fences

Advertisements on water towers, reservoirs, silos and on ground level

Trailers advertising Application Fee Street name advertising signs

licensing fee

Estate agent signs(per branch per agency per customer care centre per annum)

Estate agent signs for commercial, industrial and non-residential property(per agency)

Portable advertising signs

Flags(per flag)

Category Four posters in frames for public awareness and community-based campaigns and notices of a

fee Trailer, vehicular advertising and other types of advertising signs(per day)

Banners and aerial signs(per day)

Category one posters for auction sales and events of a cultural, political, social, sporting or recreational

Super, large and small billboards, electronic signs and stack signs

Undefined advertising signs >4,5m² Sky, roof, on-premises business signs and service facility signs

Landscape advertisements

Veranda, balcony, canopy and under awning signs

Painted advertisements

Residential home-undertaking and community institution signs Advertising on bridges, boundary walls and fences Advertisements on water towers, reservoirs, silos and on ground level Gantry, construction site, product replicas, three- dimensional and security advertising signs Project signs and development advertising signs

Estate agent signs for commercial , industrial and non-residential property ˃ 1m² Aerial signs Advertising signs at educational facilities and sport stadiums and fields < 18m²

services and projecting signs

signs excluding locality bound flat signs smaller than 36m²

Banners

Rental stock fees and community services tariffs (swimming pools, library fees, sports fees, hall fees, cleaning of vacant stands, traffic related services, fire & rescue fees, sport facilities fees, lost and damaged items, media related tariffs, auxiliary services etc.), council resolution and budget related policies are available at the municipal offices – Heidelberg office, satellite offices and libraries for public inspection during office hours and also available on municipality’s website.

For more information regarding the 2023/24 rates and tariffs for municipal services, kindly contact the following officials: Godfrey van Biljoen – (016) 492-0060 (godfreyv@lesedi.gov.za) or Kenny Olifant – (016) 492-1562 (kennetho@lesedi.gov.za) or Sindiswa Boyi (sindiz@lesedi. gov.za) – (016) 492 – 0048/18

S’BUSISO DLAMINI MUNICIPAL MANAGER

South Africans need an alternative to 10111

Many of us know the national emergency line, 10111. But, what you may not know is that your critical call, is landing up in a call centre that is very understaffed resulting in thousands of emergency calls being dropped daily.

Crisis response company, CrisisOnCall, highlights the importance of having an alternative national emergency number to 10111, so that when a critical situation or emergency occurs, immediate health and crisis support is dispatched.

According to a recent media feature1 on South Africa’s national emergency hotline, 10111, South Africa’s national command centres are currently only 40% staffed. Over the last three years, 6.3 million calls were unanswered. According to the source, during the peak month of December 2022, the Gauteng command centre only had 12 employees during a shift.

This results in the employees being completely inundated with calls, many dropped and unanswered calls. Gauteng is the worst affected with 3.8 million calls dropped or unanswered

within the last three years.

Following Gauteng is the Western Cape with 895,280 dropped calls, and then Mpumalanga, with 662,888 calls that were dropped.

“In emergency situations, every minute counts. A dropped or unanswered call could potentially mean that a life is lost,” says Ruan Vermaak, communications manager at CrisisOnCall.

“You never know when a lifethreatening emergency will occur. We recommend that everyone should save the appropriate emergency numbers in their phones of all their family members, which should include an alternative emergency number that is connected to a national command centre, like CrisisOnCall.”

Some of the 10111 national command centres receive up to 10 000 calls per day with as little as eleven staff members present. Many of these calls are returned calls as the caller was unable to get through to the command centre on their first attempt.

Once a call is received, it is relayed to a dispatcher, where the appropriate emergency services are allocated to the call.

“Often the emergency response resources linked to 10111 are stretched very thin with the volumes of calls that are received. This often results in a longer waiting time or the incorrect response services being allocated to the situation. Often police resources are dispatched when in fact, an ambulance is required,” says Vermaak.

In response to the growing need for an additional emergency response line, CrisisOnCall have implemented a 24/7 national emergency call centre that is linked to a wide network

of response resources.

In addition to their national call centre, CrisisOnCall have a unique identification wrist band that contains all your personal information.

“Our identification wrist band could be crucial if you are unable to speak when involved in an injury. The wrist band is linked to our national call centre and significantly reduces the waiting time for assistance or medical attention,” shares Vermaak,

To find out more about CrisisOnCall and their services, visit their website: crisisoncall.co.za

What to expect from this year’s Rand Show

There are many reasons to attend a great consumer expo. From the entertainment to exploring new gadgets, products and services, enjoying a family-friendly environment, networking with exhibitors and other visitors and getting show specials. The Rand Show offers all of this and more.

As one of this country’s most memorable events on the annual entertainment calendar, the expo returns this April with an exhilarating offering sure to please the whole family. Running from 06 to 10 April 2023, SA’s largest consumer exhibition will take place at The Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec.

Huge

Crowd Pleasers and Outdoor Fun

The Rand Show is famous for its outdoor displays, and this year is no different. Visitors can experience helicopter flips, drifting and advanced driving with professionals.

A new addition to this year’s event is a Dog Showcase – backed by The South African Dog Agility Association (SADAA). Dog Agility is one of the fastest growing canine sports globally and is a fantastic spectator sport. This promises to big a massive crowd pleaser for visitors.

Visitors can expect to see dogs and their handlers participating in four disciplines –flying; agility; jumping and IPO (training, obedience, and protection). This is sure to wow the crowds.

All Day Entertainment

While some may not consider food and drink as entertainment, at this event, it is. From the beer gardens to gin tastings and speciality snacks and food, there is an excellent excuse to break your diet.

The kids will love the dedicated Kids

Zone, Kids Con, magic shows, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, the brand new Easter Wonderland with the Beacon Bunny, the inflatables village, animal farm, kids marching band, balloon giveaways, gokarting, Hamley’s trains and so much more.

Young adults can look forward to free music concerts around the show at no extra cost.

Some top SA musicians will be performing, including the likes of Dr Victor, Mango Groove, Uncle Waffles and Kelly Khumalo and MXO (pictured below).

Local is Lekker

An incredible addition this year is an initiative to practically uplift and support SMMEs.

Hall 7 will be dedicated to small businesses, and visitors can vote for their favourite stands via the Rand Show App.

The winner will get R 50 000 cash to grow their business.

Explore the hundreds of exciting wares on display in the SMME village.

Just a few great reasons to get to The Rand Show this Easter.

The Rand Show is delighted to have the following sponsors on board for the SMME Summit and for the expo:

National Regulator of Compulsory Specifications; Gauteng Department of Economic Development; The Innovation hub; Joburg Tourism and SAB.

Partners include Hollywood bet; GEMs; Lesotho Highlands water project; MTN; ABSA; OROS; Tastic; Nickelodeon; Waltons; Beacon; Supabets and 947.

DATE: 6 – 10 April 2022

TIME: 09h00 -19h00

VENUE: Expo Centre, Nasrec

ADDRESS: Corner Nasrec & Randshow Roads, Johannesburg, 2091

TICKET PRICES:

Adult = R95.00

Families will enjoy the Classic Car Show, wrestling, the Dog Show, Cake Boss, Motorbike display and toy run and the various marching bands performing throughout the show.

Family passes = : 2 adults & 2 kids (kids aged 3 - 12. Kids under 3 are free) = R 295.00. Children 3 to 12 = R60.00

Pensioners = R60.00

Family package is available online only, visit: therandshow.howler.co.za

Sports Sports

Double win for Mzansi

Gauteng launches new Schools Football League

A new league is set to raise the intensity and rivalry of school football which will in turn benefit the development of the sport in Gauteng.

Following the successful completion of the Wednesday schools football league, the Gauteng has announced the first-ever the formation of the Gauteng Football Champions League.

The groundbreaking announcement was officially launched at the Clapham High school in Tshwane on Sunday, June 17.

The Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation working with the Department of Education have been hard at work ensuring the rolling out of the Wednes-

day league programme which is now culminating into Champions League.

The winners of the competitive new league will not only have bragging rights but will for the first time for schools, receive prize money.

The first of it’s kind in school sport within the country, the league will start on July 26 at Rosina Sedibane School of Specialisation and conclude in September by having bi-weekly games.

The top 16 schools will play in the league, 8 boys and 8 girls teams under 15.

The Programme is supported by Gauteng Provincial Government and the South African Football Association (SAFA).

Congratulations Team South Africa, 2 Titles in One Grandslam Tennis event

Kgothatso Montjane claimed her maiden Grand Slam title when she won the Wheelchair doubles finals in the French Open recently.

Playing alongside Yui Kamijin of Japan, the pair defeated Diede de Groot and Maria Florencia Moreno 6-3, 6-2 to walk away with the trophy.

Kgothatso is the 1st South Af-

rican to ever win a Roland Garros Title!!! Breaking records, making history and inspiring a nation!

In the Roland Garros, South Africa's Donal Ramphadi is a Double's Grand Slam Champion.

Limpopo's Ramphadi and his British doubles partner Andy Lapthorne defeated Heath Davidson and Robert Shaw to claim the Quad Wheelchair Doubles title 1-6, 6-2, 10-3.