Mapepeza Vol.9 Issue 10 - October 2022

Lesufi picks his squad of MECs to lead Gauteng!

Rand Water implements Stage 2 water restrictions across

Rand Water has announced that it will be implementing Stage 2 water restrictions due to a rapid reduction in their reservoir levels.

Municipalities in the Gauteng province have received urgent notices from the water utility on Tuesday, October 4.

The Rand Water supply restrictions have already resulted in some parts of the City of Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg Sedibeng and Tshwane experiencing low to no water supply.

The water supply utility has stated that over the last two weeks, water consumption had increased significantly resulting in a decline of the

overall reservoir storage capacity from 52% to 38%.These restrictions are to ensure that the overall reservoir storage capacity is restored back to 60%.

Therefore, customers are requested to adopt water saving measures to conserve water during this period of supply restrictions.

Some water saving measures include:

Avoid washing cars with hosepipes, but using buckets;

Avoid watering gardens during the day, but do so between sunset and sunrise;

Avoid washing pavements with hosepipes, but use brooms to sweep;

Turn off taps while brushing teeth;

Do not hesitate to repair the leaking taps;

Avoid turning on taps fully and turn them off after use;

Avoid leaving taps running while rinsing hairs or shaving;

Use sprinkler system, if necessary between sunset and sunrise.

Cover swimming pools to prevent quick water evaporation;

Install low flow restrictions on taps at home;

Use cold water to wash hands not hot water;

Re-using bath water for watering the flower beds and lawns; and

Use water-efficient dishwashers.

Water has urgently requested consumers to adopt water savings measures at this time.

On Friday, October 7, the newly elected Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, announced Members of the Executive Council (MEC’s) after taking over from David Makhura. the hallmark of the administration will be changing townships, eradicating informal settlements, and improving hostels. The MECs (from top left): Finance MEC Jacob Mamabolo, CoGTA, e-Government MEC Mzi Khumalo, Social Development MEC Mbali Hlophe, Human Settlements and Infrastructure Development MEC Lebogang Maile, Community Safety MEC Faith Mazibuko, Transport and Logistics MEC Kedibone Diale Tlabela, Education and Youth Development MEC Matome Chiloane. Seated: Economic Development MEC Tasneem Motara, Health and Wellness MEC Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, Premier Panyaza Lesufi, and Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Morakane Mosupyoe. Picture: GPG

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Body found in the ceiling of a house in Balfour!

Mpumalanga police recieved a complaint of a bad odour coming from the house on Tuesday, October 4.

On arrival they met the complainant, a female tenant who indicated that she just moved into the said house in Minaar Street with her partner and child.

Police searched the house to determine where the odour was coming from.

They broke the ceiling where they made a discovery of a human body wrapped with some clothes.

Emergency Services personnel were summoned to the scene.

However, the body was in such a

decomposed state that the gender could not be determined at that time.

Police discovered later, through the shoes that the victim was wearing as well as the nail polish and other features, that the body was a female.

Forensic pathologists later confirmed that the family identified the victim as 34 year old, Nosipho Caroline Mthombeni, a resident in Balfour and had been working in Secunda.

Investigators believe that a man named Mr Thabo Silas Tsotetsi, pictured, could assist in their investigation. He is the owner who left the house after renting it out.

Therefore police urge anyone who may know his whereabouts or anyone with information that may help in the investigation to contact Detective Sergeant Moeketsi Mofokeng at 0723513801 or call the Crime Stop number at 08600 10111.

Meanwhile the Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has condemned the incident in the strongest possible terms it deserves.

“This is really heartbreaking for a woman to be murdered and her body being concealed in such a manner. We strongly suspect that this is another gender-based violence incident but hope and trust that anyone behind this murder will

feel the full might of the law” said the General.

Alternatively members of the public can send information via MYSAPSAPP.

All received information will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.

Suspect arrested after SIX bodies found in dumpster!

A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested on murder chargers after six people were found dead in a building in the Johannesburg CBD on Sunday, October 9.

In the horrific incident, the police were called to the building due to a foul smell coming out from one of the rooms. That is when a body of a woman was found.

According to statement from the police, a preliminary investigation led the police to the suspect, believed to be the last person seen with the deceased woman.

“It is reported that on October 2 at 8pm, the suspect was seen with the deceased woman. She was never seen again until her body was discovered on Sunday morning. The

clothes she was wearing matches the description of one of the missing persons reported recently,” confirmed police spokesperson Brigadier Brenda Muridili.

The statement further indicated that, upon questioning the suspect, the police went back to the building and five more bodies were discovered outside the building, where there is a makeshift workshop and rubbish dumpsters.

The other five bodies were found at a late stage of decomposition and will be delegated to the Forensics Unit for identification.

“The suspect will be charged with six counts of murder and the Provincial Murder and Robbery unit is investigating,” said Brigadier Muridili.

Justice served as car guard killer gets ten year sentence!

The Westgate Magistrate Court has sentenced Philani Mkhulisa (30) to 10 years imprisonment on Tuesday, October 4. The court also declared unfit to possess a firearm.

This is after Mkhulisa brutally assaulted a 25 year old car guard at corner Rissik and Pritchard Street in the Joburg CBD on the 7 of August 2018.

“He parked his car and went to buy food at Macdonalds; when he comes back he realized that two bags are missing containing his toiletries, a laptop, ID book and his Matric certificate,” explained police spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele.

This is when Mkhulisa turned to the car guard and beat him up with his fists mercilessly.

He then drove off and paramedics were called and certified the victim dead on the scene.

Fortunately, Mkhulisa’s vehicle was

captured by CCTV cameras and police went to his address but was not found.

He handed himself over to the police a few days later.

“The conviction is a result of a quality investigation done by Sergeant Matshepo Twala (pictured) of Johannesburg Central Detectives. We hope this sentence will scare away the community from taking the law into their own hands when crime is committed,” Captain Mbele said.

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The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) reminds social grant beneficiar ies of the new amounts for social grants effective from October 2022.

These increases were announced during the budget speech in February.

The new amounts will increase as follows:

• Old Age Grant, R1 990.

• People older than 75 years R2 010

• Care Dependency Grant, R1 990

• Disability Grant, R1 990

• War Veterans Grant to R2 010.

Older Persons Grant will be paid from 03rd Octo ber 2022. Old Age Grant beneficiar ies receiving Child Support Grant and Foster Child Grant will also be able to access the linked children grants on the same day. They will be fol lowed by people with disabilities on 04th October 2022, including grants linked to this ac count. All other grants will be paid from 05th October 2022.

This October, the price of petrol (both 93 ULP & LRP) will come down by 89 cents a litre while the price of petrol (both 95 ULP & LRP) will come down by R1.02 cents a litre.

The adjustment means that a litre of 95 ULP, which cur rently costs 23.38 in Gauteng, will now cost R22.36 as of Wednesday, October 5.

However, the price of diesel (0.05% sulphur) will in crease by 10 cents a litre while the price of diesel (0.005% sulphur) will go up by 15 cents a litre. The wholesale price of illuminating par affin will decrease by 61 cents per litre.

The price of illu minating paraffin (SMNRP) will come down by 82 cents, while the Maximum Retail Price for LPGAS will increase by 19 cents per kilogram.

Applications for Phase IV of the Presidential Youth Employment Ini tiative (PYEI) in the Basic Education sec tor have opened on and will close on 16 October 2022.

Students build quality home for Mavimbela family!

By Wendy Tshabalala

The Balfour Campus of the Gert Sibande TVET College held a ceremo ny to hand over a newly built house at Ridgeview near Siyathemba on Friday, September 23.

Director General, Dr. Sishi, Deputy Di rector General, Hon. Zungu, Regional Director, Dr. Balkrishen (all from Higher Education Department), College Council Chairperson Dr. Mwale, college execu tives and Dipaleseng Municipality Execu tive Mayor, Cllr. Moeketsi were someof the dignitaries at the house unveiling.

The beneficiaries of the Mandela House programme are the Mavimbela family, who received a fully furnished home.

Jacob Mavimbela expressed his gratitude for the home while speaking to Mapep eza. "We are very happy. Thank you to the college for choosing us as the first here in Balfour. We wish the project can continue and give others a home too," he said.

Acting principal of Gert Sibande TVET College Molefi Mabe explained the Man dela House project is an annual campaign that identifies needy families around their campuses, working with the respective local municipalities.

"The skills we give to our young people in college must be seen in the communities they live in. We really the community to see what TVET colleges are capable of," he said.

He also shared the fact that the college began this project in 2016, as they were inspired to go beyond the 67 Minutes that

Sam Tshabalala, First Male African Comrades Marathon winner passes away!

South Africans have joined together in paying tribute to the late legend ary runner Sam Tshabalala, fondly re membered as the first African man to win the Comrades in 1989.

Tshabalala passed away on Sunday even ing, October 2, at 65 years of age. His funeral is expected to take place on Sat urday, October 8.

Sam was a true inspiration to those that followed him. His record of 13 finishes comprising of one gold and twelve silver medals justified the Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) decision to reward him with the Platinum Medal Award in 1998 and the Comrades Winners jacket in 2019.

The CMA board shared its condolences to Tshabalala’s family and fans.

CMA Chairperson, Mqondisi Ngcobo said, “We live in gratitude to a Comrades Win ner, Hero and Legend. What Mr Tshabalala did for ultra-running and our generation of athletes is part and parcel of our roadrunning history and great South African heritage. He showed us how to be coura geous, great and at the same time hum ble and real.”

The aassociation also described the late, great Tshabalala as a trailblazer and pio neer who lived out the noble attributes of the Ultimate Human Race.

“On behalf of the ASA Board and entire Athletics Family, I convey our deepest condolences to his wife Julia, four sons, three daughters, his athletes, friends and Zamdela community. He was a lovable person who will be sorely missed,” said

is done by many during Mandela month in July.

Currently, the college has built five hous es in the region. The sixth house will be donated in Kinross in due course. The project started back in 2016. Each side the college has campus it has built a house to give back to the community it serve.

Executive Mayor, Councillor Moeketsi was thrilled to partner with the college and local businesses in order to change the lives of the needy.

"The Municipality is continuing to build houses in the area, prioritizing vulnerable

groups. The site has an allocation of 3500 RDP houses and so far we have built 1225 units," she said.

The contractor that was appointed to build a house through skills exchange, the college managed to send Civil Engi neering and Building Construction gradu ates to acquire more practical knowledge and experience.

During the event, certificates were given to the hardworking students and partners behind the construction. Gifts were also given to the family and the stakeholders from the department and the college.

ICONIC MOMENT:The late Sam Tshabalala making his historic triumph at the 1989 Comrades Marathon on May 31st, coming in at a time of 5:35:51.

James Moloi, the President of Athletics South Africa (ASA).

The 1989 Comrades Marathon was a mile stone in South Africa’s sporting history as Tshabalala was joined by Willie Mtolo who came in second place in the long distance race.

During apartheid, many African people were not allowed to participate in sporting events like the Comrades. When the ban was lifted, their victory was an inspiration for a multitude of runners to participate. This win also broke Bruce Fordycerun’s winning streak of an unprecedented eight consecutive wins from 1981 to 1988.

“We ran a great race in 1989 and re mained very good friends since then. We had a lot to talk about every time that we met. I know that he was involved in as sisting youngsters in his village with their running. That was Sam for you – helpful, encouraging, motivating and a true inspi ration. I will always remember him,” said Mtolo.

He has paved the way for at least 13 Af rican runners to win the oldest marathon in the world and has inspired and taught many long distance running athletes in his lifetime.

Tshabalala, also popularly known as Mshengu which is his clan name, resided in Zamdela township in Sasolburg (Free State), where he continued to share his time in uplifting aspiring athletes in his community. Apart from a foundation in his honor, Tshabalala has also received multi ple awards, including a Lifetime Achiever from the Sport Industry Awards.

Sam is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.

May his soul rest in eternal Peace. Lala ngoxolo Mshengu

Electronic bikes donated to Ekurhuleni entrepreneurs!

In efforts to introduce a carbon-free lifestyle in communities, the City of Ekurhuleni recently donated 50 electronic-bicycles to entrepreneurs who own their own delivery or logistics enterprises.

On Friday, October 7, the City hosted the round table discussion on the introduction of e-bicycles in Germiston, under the theme “Decarbonising the last mile of E-commerce logistics in the Transport Month”.

The City of Ekurhuleni has formed a partnership with e-micro mobility company to explore innovative modes of non-motorized transportation using e-bicycles to support entrepreneurs, all in a project called Green Riders.

Head of Department (HoD) for Economic Development Caiphus Chauke said that Ekurhuleni has partnered with E-micro mobility to provide 50 e-bicycles to young ambitious entrepreneurs from across the city to pilot the project in the city.

“The identified entrepreneurs will go through extensive Ebicycle handling training, road safety mechanism as well as the business model training before hitting the

road in December,” he said.

“E-bicycle is the future of transportation. The dark period of COVID-19 exposed an existing gap for the convenience brought about by the usage of delivery motorbikes for the delivery of household goods such as groceries, fast foods and medication. Therefore, this is a potential game changer for our entrepreneurs in the delivery and logistics space,” Chauke added.

In addition, the city’s fully fledged non-motorized transport (NMT) infrastructure is well equipped to handle the movement of e-bicycles across the city.

The e-bicycle operator does not require a licence or per-

mit to operate. The e-bicycle can operate on the NMT dedicated lanes and on the shared road.

It is made of aluminium steel for wear and tear. It is battery operated and can travel up to 120km with a high speed of 30km per hour for the safety of the rider.

It is also fitted with advanced technology tracker system as a safety feature against theft.

BELOW: Green Riders’ Craig Atkinson & Transport Department’s Rudzani Madzhie with the e-bicycle at the roundtable discussion on Decarbonising the Last Mile of eCommerce Logistics in the Transport Month.

Phase 4 of the P.Y.E.I opens!

Applications for Phase IV of the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) in the Basic Education sector have opened on Monday, September 26 and will close on 16 October 2022.

The Department of Basic Education announced that Phase IV will offer job opportunities to 255 100 youth across the nine provinces in around 20 000 public ordinary schools and schools for learners with special education needs (LSEN).

“Phase IV comes as the country‘s youth have reaped the benefits of more than 850 000 job opportunities coupled with training that was offered throughout this initiative. The applications will officially open on 26 September 2022 and close on 16 October 2022. This gives all the youth 3 weeks for applications,” the department said.

All the youth aged 18-34 years residing within a radius of 5km from a school, are requested to register on SAYouth.mobi and apply for the Education Assistant and General School Assistant job opportunities.

“There is no cost to the youth for accessing SAYouth.mobi, as the site is zero-rated. There will be no applications at schools,” the department said.

The department has requested youth to note that, according to the new case law, any person working with vulnerable people (learners and disabled people) needs to be vetted, hence for Phase IV this is a requirement for placement.

Beware of Gibela Rail job scam

The Gibela Rail Transport Consortium has warned members of the public about a scam designed to mislead the public about existing job opportunities at Gibela’s production factory in Dunnottar near Nigel (City of Ekurhuleni).

At the centre of this scam is a mobile number and WhatsApp profile falsely purporting to be that of Gibela’s head of communications, Loyiso Jiya.

“After investigating the matter, Gibela has discovered that the cellphone number 065 655 0351, with a fake WhatsApp profile bearing Jiya’s image, is being used to defraud members of the public – especially those residing in the vicinity of the Gibela train manufacturing factory,” Gibela said.

Members of the public have been encouraged to disregard any correspondence emanating from this number, as it is a scam.

“As a standard recruitment procedure, Gibela advertises its vacancies on the company website (www.gibela-rail.com). Gibela’s contractors and subcontractors have their

own recruitment channels that are not managed by Gibela employees,” the consortium said.

Members of the public are advised that they should know it is a scam when:

They receive interview invitations via SMS or mobile phone call, because Gibela does not use SMSes or cellphones to invite applicants for interviews.

They are requested to call the sender on their mobile phone because Gibela does not ask applicants to call the company, particularly on their cellphones. Gibela mostly uses email to confirm interviews and conduct other vacancyrelated communications activities.

The potential victim is required to make a payment in advance.

Gibela does not request applicants to pay any money to any individual in any way in exchange for a job placement.

An applicant is invited for an interview for a job they did not apply for.

For more information, or to report any fraudulent activity, please contact Gibela Head of Communications Loyiso Jiya at loyiso.jiya@gibela-rail.com.

City councillors get lifestyle audits!

The City of Ekurhuleni is taking concrete steps towards rooting out corruption in government.

Recently, the Ekurhuleni Council approved the motion to conduct lifestyle audits for all its elected representatives.

This motion – based on the Councillor Code of Conduct contained in Schedule 7 of the Municipal Structures Amendment Act of 2021, passed with an overwhelming majority, now paves the way to stem the rot of corruption which has become endemic in local government.

In last month’s Ekurhuleni Council meeting, the executive mayor Alerwoman Tania Campbell and Alderman Khetha Shandu, submitted a motion calling on the Speaker of Council to initiate a process of lifestyle audits for all Councillors.

According to the City, councillors will be subjected to a lifestyle audit which will be done in two phases.

“The first phase, to be conducted in the next six (6) months, and will start with the Executive Mayor, Speaker, Whip of Council, Mayoral Committee, Chairpersons, and the Leaders and Chief whips of all political parties.

Once this process is concluded, all remaining Councillors will undergo this vetting process,” explained the mayoral spokesperson Warren Gwilt.

“As we have witnessed with State Capture, the tentacles of corruption know no bounds. If left unchecked, they squeeze their way into the pockets of compliant politicians – always at the expense of service delivery. These lifestyle audits will go a long way in the fight against corruption and holding politicians to account,” Gwilt added.

If the conduct of a Councillor is found to be in breach of the Councillor Code of Conduct, the Speaker will refer the matter to the city’s Ethics and Integrity Committee for further investigation and scrutiny.

Thereafter, a report will be submitted to Council and the Office of the MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) for further action.

BY Gloria Mochawana

Young Residents in the Katlehong township attended the Katlehong Careers and Business Expo at the Katlehong Family Skills Centre on Tuesday, September 27.

Hosted by local non-profit organi zation, the Tsohang Youth Project Director (TYP) in partnership with various partners who have pro grammes made for empowering young people.

Exhibitors include the AYDI, Elearning, Tshepo 1 Million, The Zozo Foundation, Boston City Campus, Ekurhuleni West College, National Youth Development Agency, Gaut eng City College, Sanlam, FNB, De partment of Employment & Labor, The Finishing School including many others.

Speakers included the host and au thor of How To Start Your Kasi Busi

ness Isaac Mavuso, Moses Gama from the TYP.

The expo mainly targeted out of work out of school youth between the ages of 18- - 35 and school learners.

Katlehong is plagued by unemploy ment and poverty with a lot of infor mal settlements, poverty and many have no formal education or no in come most are women dependent on grants for survival.

The event also brought much need ed awareness on the prevalence of substance abuse amongst young people in the community. Mr Gama urged residents to pledge donations to build a local rehabilitation.

The guests got sterling performanc es from singer Boitumelo and rapper Squared bakkie,including an out-ofthis-world fashion showcase by local fashion designers Kattido and Wise Kiddo Fashion.

Beauty of Youth grows in leaps and bounds!

The group of talented young people from Ratanda are making their mark in the choral music scene. The Beauty of Youth choir will soon be featured on popular Gospel show, Dumisa TV, singing their melodic harmonies. Catch the show on Saturday, October 15 at 6pm.

The Beauty of Youth was established in 2019 by multi-talented artist and entrepreneur, Mpho Nyambose.

He organized the youth in his com munity who had a love for music and singing to harness their passion with like-minded peers.

The choir has grown to become an arts and recreational group that has saved a number of young people from social ills like crime and sub stance abuse.

Nyambose also owns MTA Designs, a design agency that creates pro fessional graphic designs like ban ners, posters and tickets for local clients.

Talking to Mapepeza about the na tional television feature, Nyambose expressed his jubilation. “Its indeed

a great feeling that motivates me to continue,” he said.

Recently, the Beauty of Youth choir also collaborated with King Sweet kid in a new song called, Jozi, avail able on YouTube.

“The collaboration was great. We worked so well with him and we were so blessed when he chose to work with us as he’s well known,” Nyambose explained. Despite

The musical group is loved by fans locally and beyond. They have been performing in various stages (Con certs, Graduations, Events, Compe titions etc) around Gauteng since their first year of existence.

Hard work does not go unreward ed for long as they soon came in second place the AGOMACC Music

Competition in 2019. They have also received certificates of par ticipation in other 3 music competi tions hosted by Lesedi Art Festival, Bokamoso and Happy Art Festival.

The group is made up of young people who are still in school. Com menting on the maintaining the bal ance of the demands of home and school with being in the group, Ny ambose said they have managed to find a working model.

“I have built a relationship with their parents, we don’t meet everyday for rehearsals. As school exams are close, we will meet once a week so that they have time to study. They can definitely handle it,” he said.

As a registered NPO, the Beauty of Youth is in need of support from do

nors for their growing organization to stay sustainable even after most of the have finished school. “Ratanda will be developed in the Arts and Culture sector in 2023, as the Beauty of Youth organization, we really need funds to develop the community,” said Nyambose.

In the near future, the Beauty of Youth Choir is set to host a concert in Ratanda, showcasing their mul ticultural compilations of Drama, Dance, Music and Poetry. The event will also have fine arts and sketches from artists in the group.

Follow the Beauty of Youth Choral music and activities on social me dia. Find their content on Facebook (The Beauty of Youth-TBOY), Tik Tok (@beautyofyouth) and YouTube (The Beauty of Youth).

Dipaleseng Clean-up campaign!

On Monday, October 3, marked the beginning of the Dipaleseng Local municipality’s weekly cleaning campaign specifically targeting illegal dumping areas throughout the mu nicipality.

The first area, Ward 2 in Siyathemba, was cleaned up by political and administra tive leadership who were joined by some community members in cleaning up and leaving a healthy and habitable environ ments for the locals.

“The illegal dumping site along Sebeloane street adjacent Mangweni Tarven was the first target, followed by the one at the intersection of Monareng and Mthethwa streets, lastly was the illegal dumping area near the old cemetery in Siyathem ba,” said Dipaleseng spokesperson Phindi Sidu.

All other dumping sites will follow as the week progresses. To ensure that this ini tiative adequately reaches all areas of the locality, the program will rotate weekly as follows;

10th October

17thOctober

24th October

31st October

07th November

Ward 6

Ward

Ward

Ward

Ward

After the cleaning and clearing of these sites, the community is urged to stop il legal dumping and keep the areas clean.

Gert Sibande TVET College hosts graduation for Balfour students!

Covered By Wendy Tshabalala

The Gert Sibande TVET College Balfour Campus held their gradu ation ceremony at the Balfour Combined School on Wednesday, October 5.

The ceremony was made to honor the NCV students that have com pleted their studies and are pre paring for their careers in fields and industries across the country.

Mpumalanga Premier reshuffles MECs to prioritize economy, service delivery!

Mpumalanga Premier, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane announced changes to her administration by appointing two new MECs on Friday, October 7.

This as the Provincial Government accelerate plans to re-ignite the economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and to ad dress infrastructure challenges and backlogs.

The appointment of Ms Nom phumelelo Hlophe as MEC for the Department of Finance, Eco nomic Development and Tourism (DED&T) and Mandla Msibi as MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), gives credence to Premier Mtshweni-Tsi pane’s aspirations.

They are collectively experienced as public servants, after having worked in the local and provincial government.

Until recently, MEC Hlophe was Chairperson of a Legislature Com mittee and MEC Msibi was respon sible for the Department of Agricul ture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA).

Premier Mtshweni-Tsipane ex pressed confidence in the leader ship abilities of both, to provide the much-needed leadership, and steer the relevant Departments to wards the realization of their man dates.

“I have no doubt that MEC Msibi will put more impetus in our efforts as government to help municipali

ties deliver on their service deliv ery mandate”, the Premier stated. She referenced the appointment of MEC Nompumelelo Evidence Hlophe to the efforts of bringing in new and fresh thinking in govern ment.

Mr Mandla Ndlovu replaces former MEC Mohita Latchminarain as MEC for the Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (PWR&T), while MEC Hlophe replaces former MEC Vusi Mkhatshwa.

The full list of MECs:

• Department of Finance, Eco nomic Development and Tour ism (DEDT): MEC Nomphumelelo Hlophe;

• Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA): MEC Mandla Msibi;

• Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport (PWR&T): MEC Man dla Ndlovu;

• Department of Health: MEC Sasekani Manzini;

• Department of Social Develop ment (DSD): MEC Lindiwe Ntshal intshali;

• Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DC SSL): MEC Vusi Shongwe;

• Department of Human Settle ments: MEC Speed Mashilo;

• Department of Education: MEC Bonakele Majuba;

• Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environ mental Affairs (DARDLEA): MEC Busi Shiba;

• Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation (DCSR): MEC Thandi Shongwe.

The campus also rewarded the top achievers in Office Admin istration, Civil Engineering and Building Construction.

Civil Engineering and Building Construction graduate, Vuyisile Mnqabashe attained five distinc tions with 70, 5% average.

Office Administration graduate, Nomusa Shabangu achieved 71, 9% average.

The ceremony was a well attend

ed event, with the families of the graduates making up most of the numbers.

Amongst the dignitaries present were College Council members, Kgabo Maitisa and Mashudu Ndou; Deputy Principal Corpo rate Services, Campus Manager, Zine Beku, Executive Mayor Cllr. Khethiwe Moeketsi, Guest Speak er, Faith Mwami, Staff, SRC's and fellow students.

ANALIZA BOERDERY (PTY) LTD

INVITATION TO REGISTER AS AN INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTY AND COMMENT ON THE DRAFT BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR A MINING RIGHT APPLICATIONS OF SAND (GENERAL), SILICA SAND AND DIMENSION ATONE FOR ANALIZA BOERDERY (PTY) LTD IN RESPECT TO PORTION 30 OF THE FARM BOSCHHOEK 385 IR IN THE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF SEDIBENG, GAUTENG PROVINCE.

DMR REFERENCE NO.: GP 30/5/1/2/2/ 10111 MR

Notice is hereby given in the intent to conduct Environmental Authorization process for a mining right Application sand (general), silica sand and dimension stone for Analiza Boerdery (Pty) Ltd in terms of National Environmental Management ActNEMA (Act 107 of 1998) as amended, and the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2014. Notification is hereby given to all Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) in terms of Section 39 to 44 of GNR 326. The EIA process would be undertaken in terms of these guidelines submitted to the Competent Authority (Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).

The Above Activities Triggers: GN R 325 (Listing Notice No. 2); Activity 17: Any activity including the operation of that activity which requires a mining right as contemplated in section 22 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002), including— (a) associated infrastructure, structures and earthworks, directly related to the extraction of a mineral resource; or (b) [including activities for which an exemption has been issued in terms of section 106 of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)] the primary processing of a mineral resource including winning, extraction, classifying, concentrating, crushing, screening or washing.

PROPOSED SITE LOCATION.

Proposed project is located on Portion 30 of the Farm Boschoek 385 IR in the Mag isterial District of Sedibeng, Gauteng Province.

APPLICANT’S DETAILS:

Company A : Analiza Boerdery (Pty) Ltd

Contact person : David Nortjie

PUBLIC MEETING:

For a public meeting to be held will be based on the number of registered Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs), therefore you are requested to register your names as I&APs within 15 days, thus, on/before 17 October 2022.

You are further requested to submit your comments within 30 days from the date this notice was published.

Take note that your comments must be submitted on or before the 01st November 2022 to the details below.

Consultant

Vahlengwe Mining Advisory and Consulting

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Bellairs Drive, Glenvista Extention 5, Gelnvista, 2189

1540

Hot weather reaches climax in parts of Mzansi!

Uncomfortable heat and humidity are expected as temperatures will reach up to 36 degrees celsius in Sedibeng and Johannesburg. The capital city, Tshwane has a forecasted 38-40 degrees celsius.

Heatwaves can become dangerous and have damaging effects to life in both plants and animal kingdoms including humans.

Some places can be hit by heatwaves and endure a prolonged and persistent period of abnormal hot weather posing serious health risks to life and potential summer fire hazards like veld fires.

People usually are at risk of having these conditions during a heatwave: dehydration, overheating, heat exhaustion and heat strokes. If left untreated, these conditions can worsen and sometimes lead to fatalities.

City of Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) would like to send a cautionary alert to the people not to overlook the risks that come with Heatwave until it`s too late.

Dehydration: a deficit of total

body water, with an accompanying disruption of metabolic processes.

It occurs when free water loss exceeds free water intake, usually due to exercise, disease, or high environmental temperature.

The most common warning signs and symptoms of dehydration include: Dry skin; Dry mouth; Sleepiness; Thirst; Decreased urination; Muscle weakness; Fatigue; Headaches.

Treatment of Dehydration:

• Rest the affected person under the shade, dress lightly and brighter colours.

• Help them to sit down and give them plenty of water to drink.

“Avoid too much carbonated drinks”

• Giving them an oral rehydration solution to drink will help replace salt and other minerals which they’ve lost – you can buy this in sachets from any pharmacy.

• If they have any painful cramps, encourage them to rest, help them stretch and massage their muscles that hurt.

• Keep checking how they’re feeling – if they still feel unwell once they’re rehydrated then encourage them to see a doctor straight away.

Heat Exhaustion: is a condition whose symptoms may include heavy sweating and a rapid pulse, a result of body overheating.

Common Signs and Symptoms include the following: Confusion; Dark coloured urine; Dizziness or Fainting; Headaches; Muscular or abdominal cramps; Nausea and Vomiting or diarrhoea; Pale Skin; Profuse sweating; Rapid pulse rate.

Treatment of Heat Exhaustion:

• It is essential to get out of heated environment and rest. Preferably in an air-conditioned room or shady place.

• Drink plenty of fluids, especially sports drinks to replace lost salt.

“Avoid caffeine and alcoholic drinks”

• Remove any tight or unnecessary clothing.

• Take cool shower, bath or sponge bath.

• Apply other cooling measures such as fans and towels.

NB: If such measures fail with fifteen minutes, seek emergency medical interventions because untreated heat exhaustion can lead to Heat Stroke.

Heat Stoke: also known as sun stroke, is a type of severe heat illness that results in a body temperature greater than 40.0 °C.

Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke: Dizziness or Light-headedness.; Seizures or Coma; Nausea and Vomiting; Flushed and Reddened skin; Slurred speech; Agitation; Disorientation; Delirium; Unconsciousness.

NB: Heat Stroke is a serious medical condition that can lead to organ failure and even death.

Treatment of Heat Stroke:

• Prompt cooling will bring core body temperature and brain back to normality within an hour also known as ‘Cold water immersion.’

• Seek prompt medical intervention as soon as possible.

• Avoid sugary, sweetened drinks, alcohol and caffeine because they will cause increased urination and electrolyte loss.

NB: Don’t wait until you are thirsty to start drinking water. By then, you are already becoming dehydrated and putting yourself at risk of heat stroke.

NSFAS Bursary open!

X4 CHEMICAL OPERATIONS PRACTICAL TRAINEES (DURBAN)

X4 CHEMICAL OPERATIONS PRACTICAL TRAINEES (LESEDI)

Purpose of Position

Vopak Terminal’s 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 18 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.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• 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 Required

• N6 Engineering qualification e.g. N6 in Mechanical / Chemical Engineering

• Basic computer literacy

• Must be residing within Durban or Lesedi area

Competencies Required

• Team Work

• Attention to detail

• Time keeping Closing Date 21st October 2022

If you meet the requirements please apply on our website careers page: https://www.careersatvopak.com/

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The National Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2023 application cycle has been officially opened from Wednesday, September 28.

Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister, Dr Blade Nzimande, announced the opening of the application process at a media briefing on Tuesday, September 27. Nzimande said the scheme resolved to open the application cycle early, as opposed to the previous year, in order to give prospective applicants enough time to submit their applications and supporting documents.

He said 985 672 applications were received with approximately 140 636 application unsuccessful.

Of the applications received, 739 526 applications were provisionally funded pending registration from their respective institutions.

“[The] majority of unsuccessful applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence to support their application for funding; exceeded the financial eligibility threshold; already achieved the highest level of qualification that NSFAS funds, exceeded the N+ rule and being noncompliant to the academic pathways of the TVET college sector,” Nzimande explained.

How to apply for NSFAS

You qualify for a NSFAS bursary if you are a South African citizen who plans to study in 2023 or you are already studying at a public university or TVET college and you meet the following requirements:

• You are SASSA grant recipients or

• Your combined household income is not more than R350 000 per year orIf you are a person living with a disability, your combined household income should not be more than R600 000 per year or

• If you are a student who begun their university studies before 2018 and their household income is not more than R122 000 per year.

Visit the NSFAS website at www.nsfas.org.za for more information on the required supporting documents and the application process.

Minister Nzimande said the NSFAS online application portal was redesigned to be more user friendly and closer to other platforms that prospective applicants are accustomed to such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. The new channels also include an App, USSD and WhatsApp, where one can apply for NSFAS funding, track application status and cancelling applications amongst other things, which is normally done through the web portal.

According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the heat wave is expected to continue in Gauteng, highveld of Mpumalanga, south-western Bushveld, central and eastern North West and northern Free State throughout the month.

Sports Sports

The City of Ekurhuleni has advised local swimming pool users to exercise caution and patience with one another as high public turnouts are anticipated due to the current hot weather conditions.

Entries are now open for the annual Soweto Marathon. The race is scheduled for Sunday, November 6, and will start and finish at FNB stadium in Nasrec, Johannesburg. The one-day soccer spectacle will

take place on Saturday, November 12 at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg. Fans have a chance to vote for only four teams to competing for the coveted trophy.

The teams are Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Mamelodi Sundowns and Amazulu. Line-up voting is now open and has multiple benefits as it empowers the voices of Champion Fans, and in 2022, one lucky champion fan stands to walk away with R100 000 in cash.

CreActive programme launched to keep kids active after school!

The CreActive Sports and Arts Schools Programme is an initiative by the Gauteng Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation (GSACR) in partnership with the provincial education department.

Learners across 400 no-fee schools are expected to participate in extra mural activities that will keep them engaged in positive physical and creative on a weekly basis.

Schools being the foundation for growth and development, the programme will also serve as a platform for talent identification and nurturing in addition to mass participation.

Those who are exceptionally gifted will have access to training to develop their skills and unlock their potential for competitive play and professionalization in the sports and arts sectors.

CreActive Sports and Arts Schools Programme aims to breathe new life into school sport, elevate competitive participation in the arts and recreational activities in schools and expose learners to alternative sporting codes they ordinarily would have access to.

At the official launch at the Nokuthula Special School in Alexan-

dra (Johannesburg) on Wednesday, September 28, kids participated in a variety of activities that are part of the programme.

Horseback riding, deejaying, cheerleading, choirs, skateboarding are some of the various sports and recreational activities that the learners will be exposed to on a consistent basis – piloting new codes for participating schools go beyond netball and football.

Premier David Makura led the programme alongside MECs for Education, Panyaza Lesufi and GSACR Mbali Hlophe. They brought along sporting legends like Desiree Ellis, Mark Williams and also supported by popular artists such as Cassper Nyovest, Lady Du and others.

“The investment we are making towards young people in the province is by investing in sports and arts into our no fee schools. We do this because we truly appreciate that sport and arts can truly liberate the minds of young people and become a career choice and business.” said MEC Hlophe.

Speaking to the youngsters in his story to glory, former Bafana Bafana legend Mark Williams said dreamers

Silver medal for Katleho!

Fountain Five Primary School’s Katleho Khumalo dazzled by capturing a silver medal during the SA Schools Cross Country Championships at the Walter Sisulu University in East London on Saturday, October 1.

Throughout the entire season, this stellar long-distance athlete has performed exceptionally well and with this great achievement, he continued to show his dedication, commitment, and love for the sport.

Before his departure to the Eastern Cape, the publication was recently invited to celebrate the historic achievement of Katleho Khumalo, who is the first learner in the Ratanda to represent the Gauteng province in this year’s South African School Cross-Country Championships.

The young Khumalo (14) outran his peers and came out first in both the Sedibeng Cluster and District School Cross-Country Championships, and he came second in the Provincial championships back in September.

Mrs Mollo, Sports Coordinator at Fountain Five Primary School expressed his pride in Katleho’s achievements.

“Katleho is excelling in everything. He is a respectful child, bringing his respect from home to school. I am sure he will come back with

another medal. We are so proud of him,” she said. A word of thanks to the educators, SGB members at Fountain Five and the Lesedi Local Municipality, who have sponsored Katleho and his coach to travel to the championships.

“Thank you to everyone who supported this. Don’t do this for Katleho only. If there’s another learner that needs assistance, lets just support,” said Mrs Mollo.

Well done Katleho! Fountain Five Primary School, Ratanda, and the entire Heidelberg are incredibly proud of you and your great example for your fellow learners and community.

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must never stop dreaming as he also believed in his dream to be the best footballer. He has played across the world and was part of the 1996 Bafana Bafana squad that lifted the Africa Cup of Nations.

Hip Hop sensation and award-winning artist, Cassper Nyovest, also added his message of support to the kids.

“You are never young to take responsibility of your life,” he said while speaking about his story. He said he started taking care of his family at 16 years old.

In full support of the initiative by the provincial department, the South African Football Association (SAFA) President Danny Jordan shared his message.

“This is the missing link in sport sports. We wish them the best and looking forward to more schools participating and creating more legends,” he said.

According to the provincial government, the CreActive programme is made to ensure that the extracurricular activities will keep learners away from negative social ills and practices such as substance abuse etc. and furthermore cultivate a population of youth that are active and healthy.

Social Cohesion games a success!

This year’s Premier’s Social Cohesion Games saw over 4000 participants taking part in the fourth edition of the games after two years of absence due to the pandemic.

The finals of the games were held at the North West University, Vaal Triangle Campus on Sunday, October 2.

Participants across Gauteng including the African diaspora forum and Hip Alliance, gathered at the university’s sports fields and took part in different sporting codes including football, rugby, cricket, chess, and netball.

An elated Gauteng Premier, David Makhura who was part of a football team, said: “We are excited that the games are back after a two-year break. These games are to showcase our country’s diversity and promote social cohesion, nation building and mobilize residents and communities against racism and xenophobia in the province.

This year’s games were held in honour of David Kekana, a renowned sports journalist and analyst who was not only known for his objective and critical analysis in sports but was also instrumental in the Gauteng Provincial Government’s efforts of using sport as a channel for promoting social cohesion in the

province. The highlight of the day was a football match between soccer legends, which had Premier David Makhura, MECs for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation and Education.

The fun filled day ended with a prize giving ceremony to deserving teams. Winners of the games are as follows:

Football:

• Gogo's - Vaal

• Ladies - West Rand

• 2 / 2 Legends - Vaal

Netball:

• Informal Settlement - Ekurhuleni

• Mixed - Ekurhuleni

• Legends - Ekurhuleni

Rugby:

• Mixed – Ekurhuleni (Valke)

• Ladies – Ekurhuleni (Valke)

• Legends – Ekurhuleni (Valke)

Chess:

• Disabled - Sedibeng

• Juniors - Ekurhuleni

• Seniors - Diaspora Team

Cricket:

• U16 Boys - West Rand

The David Kekana Memorial trophy which was unveiled by the Premier during the launch of the games went to the legends team under captain Edward “Magents” Motale.