Mapepeza Vol.9 Issue 11 (November 2022)

We Connect launched to help kids thrive in school!

The event was held at the Mountain View High School in Bergsig near Heidelberg, with a special guest from Vopak headquarters in the Netherlands, CEO Dick Rochelle and Managing Director of the South African operation Oliver Naidu.

The Executive Mayor, Councillor Mluleki Nkosi welcomed the guests to the Lesedi municipality and has thanked Vopak for their contribution towards growing the local economy.

The Global CEO of Vopak, Dick Rochelle said that he is very impressed with the work done at the Lesedi bulk storage plant as he’s visiting the area for the first time.

“Vopak established We Connect Foundation was founded in 2016, when Vopak was celebrating its 400 years anniversary.

In 2016, we decided to formally launch a foundation that aims to substantially contribute to the communities around the World that we operate in across 23 countries,” Rochelle explained.

We Connect is a worldwide programme by Vopak, which aims to empower young people in the communities near Vopak locations and connect them to the world.

In the Lesedi Municipality, a bulk fuel storage plant has been built and is fully operational located in Jameson Park.

Vopak has partnered with the local youth development non-profit organization, Mechack Thabudi Foundation, to implement the We Connect programme in the area.

The first set of beneficiaries were learners from Mountain View High School.

The Grade 11 and Matric learners were exposed to resources which allows them to effectively learn S.T.E.M subjects (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics), preparing them for the upcoming final exams. Overall the We Connect programme aims to boost the school’s matric pass rate, which currently stands at 69.4%.

As the world has moved steadily towards digitization, about 50 learners will be equipped with computer literacy skills that will enable them

to choose tech-savvy careers in the Information Communications & Technology (ICT) space. Other activities included tools to cope with psycho, social and behavioral issues that affect the academic performance, assisting learners for early tertiary application, reducing absenteeism and promote classroom participation.

Mrs Maboe, principal of Mountainview High School thanked the Vopak We Connect programme for its positive impact in the academic performance of the learners.

The multinational Petrochemical giant, Vopak launched the We Connect Foundation programme on Wednesday, October 19.

Vopak Global CEO Dick Rochelle speaking at the We Connect launch in Heidelberg.

Hijackings on the rise in Mpumalanga!

The Hawks or Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation in Mpumalanga, is concerned about hijacking incidents which are alarming throughout the province recently.

The Hawks is therefore reiterating about what is always said on hijacking prevention.

A hijacked truck was recovered with its driver tied up with ropes and wires inside in Delmas on Wednesday October 19.

In a separate incident, the vigilance by officers from the Middelburg’s Highway Patrol has led to the recovery of a hijacked silver VW Polo Vivo and saved a life of the victim on Friday, October 14 – also in Delmas.

According to information at police’s disposal, the truck was allegedly hijacked in North West province.

As a word of caution, drivers are advised to take heed of the following:

Before leaving your house or undertaking a journey ensure that everything in your vehicle is in adequate conditions to avoid being stuck on the road.

Prepare for your journey, know the direction and destination of where you are going. Ensure that before driving off, all windows and doors are properly locked. Have the contact numbers of the police stations, emergency services, family members, neighbours, colleagues or any other numbers which you can call in the stage of predicaments.

Do not pick up hitchhikers or strangers on the road. While driving, check rear-view mirror to ensure you are not being followed.

When you see a suspicious vehicle following you, alert the police with information about the vehicle, model, colour, registration numbers, and number of occupants if possible and

proper direction or you can drive to the nearest police station.

Ensure that while approaching traffic lights or stop signs, allow adequate space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Do not entertain the stranger who would hoot or try to stop you while driving especially at night. You rather let them follow you while driving straight to the police station.

Do not park on the side of the road to refresh or relieve yourself, you better stop at the service station.

When approaching your vehicle at the parking area and see a suspicious vehicle/ persons next to your vehicle, do not approach, you rather report the matter to the police or security officers for help.

When approaching your driveway, be on the lookout for suspicious vehicles or people.

This is very important as the majority of hijackers approach their victims in home driveways.

IN THE CASE OF A HIJACKING IN PROGRESS:

• Remember, that your life is worth more than your vehicle.

• Do not antagonise or aggravate the hijacker(s).

• Do not resist.

• Avoid making eye contact – the hijacker may perceive this as a threat.

• Leave the engine running and exit the vehicle.

• Try to put as much space between you and the hijacker(s).

• Remain calm and try to take note of as many details of the hijacker(s) as possible.

Keep your cellphone in your body as the hijacker cannot allow you to take the cellphone.

Umdlwenguli uNkosinathi Phakathi utholwe enecala

tIsigwebo somdlwenguli wasEkurhuleni uNkosinathi Phakathi sizokhishwa eNkantolo eNkulu yasePitoli ehleli ePalm Ridge izinsuku ezimbili ngoZibandlela.

Lokhu kulandela ukuthi uPhakathi etholwe enamacala abalelwa ku-90 okudlwengula, amane okudlwengula ngenkani, amathathu okuphoqa noma okudala ukuthi ingane ibone isenzo socansi, angu-43 okuthumba, amabili okushaya kanjalo namane okweba.

Ngokusho kokhulumela iNational Prosecuting Authority uLumka Mahanjana, izisulu zakhe ezincane yizingane ezifunda isikole kanti encane ineminyaka eyisishiyagalolunye ubudala kanti endala ina-44.

Uthe uPhakati wenza la macala esikhathini esiyiminyaka eyisishiyagalolunye phakathi kuka-2012 no-2021 ngesikhathi eboshwa.

“Wayeqondisa izisulu zakhe ngesikhathi ziphuma noma zibuya esikoleni noma emsebenzini ekuseni noma kusihlwa. Nokho, waqondisa abathile emzini wabo siqu.

“Ubezenza umuntu osebenza ngogesi ozolungisa igiza noma ezinye izinto zasendlini azidlwengule. Wadlwengula ezinye zezisulu zakhe kukhona izingane. Kwezinye izigameko lapho edlwengula abantu abangaphezu koyedwa ngesikhathi, wenza elinye iwashi edlwengula omunye, lapho egijima noma ephuma endlini,” kusho yena.

UMahanjana uchaze ukuthi lo mdlwenguli waqale wabhekana namacala angu-203 namacala amancane angu-55 ahoxiswa abashushisi. Wawavuma amacala angu-148.

“UPhakathi waboshwa waxhunyaniswa namanye amacala ngobufakazi bolibofuzo, kanye nombiko wokuxhumanisa i-modus operandi. Angu-96 amadokodo esewonke aphenywa ngu-warrant officer u-Warrant Officer Tlala John Mokoena, wophiko lwamaphoyisa aseNingizimu Afrika ayingxenye yaleli cala.

“Icala lihlehliselwe umhla ziyisi-8 no-9 kuZibandlela ukuze kuzokwethulwa umbiko kanye nokuqhubeka nokuqulwa kwecala,” usho kanje.

Public warned of Parliament Scam!

Parliament has warned members of the public about a scam designed to mislead unsuspecting victims using an email address and WhatsApp number pretending to be that of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, to defraud victims.

Water restrictions across Gauteng

People in Gauteng get some relief as Rand Water has announced that it will lift the water restrictions, effective immediately, across the province.

Following the high water consumption brought about by the hot temperatures and subsequent restrictions in October, reservoir levels in Rand Water systems have stabilized and increased from 30% to above 60% currently.

The stabilization of the systems was assisted by good rains and was a collaborative effort by Rand Water and the three Metros (Ekurhuleni, Joburg and Tshwane).

“In consultation with the Metros, a philosophy has been agreed to

lifted!

which will ensure that best water management practices are left in place to ensure that systems are kept stable throughout the coming hot months,” explained Rand Water.

Through these efforts, all the Metros have managed to reduce consumption and manage own systems effectively and efficiently. Therefore, reduced consumption and leak repairs will be the new order.

“Rand Water would like to thank the Metros and its citizens for their cooperation during this time and hope that this is watershed moment will lead towards permanent wise use of potable water,” said the utility.

In a statement issued by Parliament on Sunday (November 6), the modus operandi is that the scammer sends an email from a Gmail account, appearing to be that of the Speaker, asking potential victims their WhatsApp contacts to initiate

conversation.

“Once the email chat migrates to WhatsApp, the scammer, whose targets thus far have been several staff members of Parliament, then requests potential victims to urgently purchase them an iTunes voucher.

“The WhatsApp number used bears the name of the Speaker but the profile picture is that of the National Council of Provinces Chairperson, Amos Masondo. Anyone who receives such an email is urged to ignore it,” Parliament said.

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SASSA explains delays in social grant payments!

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA)in Gauteng has over the past few days noticed the challenges with regards to payment of social grants.

The Agency through its payment partner POSTBANK, is attending to these system challenges.

“The team from both SASSA and POSTBANK are hard at work to resolve the matter to ensure that all rightful beneficiaries are receiving their social grant payment for the month of November.

Though SASSA Gauteng pays over 26 million beneficiaries, the majority of these beneficiaries were able to transact despite the challenges which emerged in between payment period,” said SASSA spokesperson Nandi Mosia.

Beneficiaries are requested to be

calm and know that the matter will be resolved and communicated soonest.

They are also advised to keep their cards and pins safe and not be scammed as the festive period is prone to high level of crime, even those claiming to work for SASSA and or POSTBANK.

Should beneficiaries’ need more clarity, they should not hesitate to call the Gauteng Region Customer Care Centre on 011 241 8320.

SASSA and POSTBANK will continue to monitor progress on the system and grant recipients will be informed of any developments.

“The Agency would like to apologise for the inconvenience caused to all social grant recipients who are using gold cards and who could not access their social grants in the past few days,” Mosia explained.

Damaged by nature, fixed by Ekurhuleni!

The MMC responsible for City Planning, Ald. Heather Hart officially handed over the newly built house to the Buthelezi family in Zonkezizwe, Zone 04.

The house was damaged by a sinkhole and reported to the City of Ekurhuleni for possible refurbishment on the 30th of October 2019. Upon assessment, the City of Ekurhuleni acted swiftly to evacuate the family to a safer place. The rehabilitation process started

with the demolition of the house, excavation the sinkhole and rebuilding of the house.

“Firstly, I want to thank the Buthelezi family for their patience. The sinkhole rehabilitation process took longer than expected, we had to set aside budget to ensure that the reconstruction of the house is done properly. I am so happy that our residents will now occupy the safest house in Zonkezizwe,” said MMC Hart.

Setsi se secha sa mehala sa dihora tse 24 bakeng sa tshebediso e mpe ya dithethefatsi se thakhotswe!

ka Labobedi la la 25 Mphalane Johannesburg.

Boikitlaetso bona bo pheta boitlamo ba Tonakholo Lesufi ba ho matlafatsa ntwa khahlanong le tshebediso e mpe ya dithethefatsi ho pholletsa le provense.

Tshebeletso ya setsi sa mohala ya dihora tse 24 e kgahlanong le tshebediso e mpe ya dithethefatsi, e eteletsweng pele ke batho ba kwetlisitsweng a ditsi tsa mehala, ke bakeng sa batswadi/bahlokomedi ho etsa dikopo tsa hore bana le bacha ba lemaditsweng ke dithethefatsi ba dule setsing sa mmuso sa ntlafatso bakeng sa kalafo.

"Le tla hopola hore ha re ne re phatlalatsa MEC ya Ntshetso-pele ya Sechaba le GDARD, e ngwe ya mesebetsi ya bohlokwa e o re ileng ra mo fa yona e ne e le ho arabela diqholotso tsa tshebediso e mpe ya dithethefatsi haholo-holo Nyaope sechabeng.

Ha e sale ho tloha phatlalatso e o re ile ra fumana mehala e tswang ho batswadi ba neng ba batla thuso

bakeng sa bana ba bona.

Mathwasong a kgwedi ena, Mapepeza e ile ya tlaleha ka merero le mesebetsi e fapakaneng e behilweng ke MEC e mocha wa Ntshetso-pele ya Sechaba le GDARD, Mbali Hlophe.

“Ka hona re ile ra bona ho hlokahala hore re thehe moaho o tla khona ho amohela mehala, ho hlahlobisisa le ho tseba dibaka tseo ho nang le mathata ho tsona. Leeto la kajeno e ne e le ho thakgola semmuso mohala wa thuso e le karolo ya boitshunyako ba rona, "ho boletse Tonakholo Panyaza Lesufi.

Twantsho ya dithethefatsi ke lenaneo le kopaneng le lefapha la bophelo bo botle, ntshetsopele ya sechaba, lefapha la temo, ntshetsopele ya mahae, le Tikoloho.

Tonakgolo Lesufi o ile tlatseletsa ka hore lenaneo lena hape le na le lenaneo la tshehetso ya ditsebo ha mmoho le lenaneo la ho lokisa meralo leho lokisa maemo.

Mohala wa thuso o ka letsetsang ho wona ke: 0800 228827 kapa wa romella email ho: GPAntiSubstanceAbuse@Gauteng.gov.za kapa wa sebedisa: USSD *134*474727# e be o latele ditlhahiso.

City condemns theft and damage of electrical infrastructure!

The City of Ekurhuleni has condemned the prevalent acts of theft and damage to electrical infrastructure.

On Monday morning (November 7), the City’s officials responded to a crime scene where a perpetrator was found electrocuted while cutting a live 11Kv cable in Comet area, near Boksburg.

The perpetrator is currently in hospital under police supervision. A case of theft and damage to essential infrastructure have been opened with South African Police Service.

Residents are urged to treat all

electrical networks live at all times.

Perpetrators who damage the City’s electrical infrastructure must know that they are committing a crime and also run the risk of being electrocuted which could lead to death.

“It is quite unfortunate that while the country is dealing with rolling blackouts, there are thugs out there who are making the situation even worse,” lamented the City’s spokesman Zweli Dlamini.

The City encourages members of the public who have information about the perpetrators of these acts of theft and vandalism to contact the City’s call centre on 0860 54 3000.

AMAZULU MONARCH RECOGNIZED WITH CERTIFICATE President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed government to work with King Misuzulu KaZwelithini to change the lives of the people, and transform rural areas into places of development and prosperity. President Ramaphosa had already issued the certificate to His Majesty earlier this year, and in accordance with a wish expressed by the Royal Family, he formally handed over the certificate at Moses Mabhida on Saturday, October 29.

Tonakgolo ya Gauteng Panyaza Lesufi le MEC wa Ntshetsopele ya Setjhaba Mbali Hlophe ba etelletse pele ho thakgolwa ha mohala wa thuso wa tshebediso e mpe ya dithethefatsi

Ekurhuleni Council reinstate Tania Campbell as mayor!

ramped up. I understand and share the frustration of our residents and businesses,” she said.

After two Extraordinary Council meetings held a week in succession, the Multi-Party coalition government prevails and has committed to continue their “Back to Basics” programme.

“After two weeks of a political vacuum in the City, I have been reelected as the Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni. Those who brought a motion against me did so on frivolous grounds, as was evidenced by my re-election in council today,” the mayor said.

According to Alderwoman Campbell, the motion to get her out of office was ‘to instill panic and chaos while creating a service delivery backlog.’

She has committed to prioritizing the service delivery issues that have piled up since her absence.

“I want to take this opportunity to apologize to the residents of the City who have found themselves in a state of limbo. Work to begin stabilizing the city starts today and my back-to-basics program will be

The mayor also took time to thank the Coalition partners for their dedication and commitment to serving the residents of the City by putting her back on the top seat.

A month earlier, mayor Campbell was removed in a motion of no confidence vote against her administration.

The main opposition party of the Coalition, the African National Congress (ANC), led the motion as they firmly believe that the administration was ‘taking down the City’.

“Despite the unfavorable outcome, the Ekurhuleni ANC Caucus takes pride on its role of being effective in opposition. The motion was successfully tabled in Council and indeed, we were vindicated on our conclusion that the city is in a dire state after the removal of the DA led Executive Mayor Tania Campbell two weeks ago,” explained Alderman Jongizizwe Dlabathi (ANC Whip).

In their work as the opposition, the ANC Caucus have committed to their role in giving strong oversight

to the current administration, while working alongside communities.

“Despite the setback, we will not hold back in representing the aspirations of the people even on the opposition side,” said Alderman Dlabathi.

During the extraordinary meeting, the vote for the Mayoral seat was a tightly contested race between Campbell and Dlabathi. Out of 224 votes cast, Ald Campbell received 124 votes and Ald Dlabathi garnered 99 of the votes.

The ANC Caucus has thanked the parties that voted for Dlabathi for their support.

“The manner in which political parties voted did expose the parties that are genuinely on the side of people of Ekurhuleni. The ANC Caucus is firmly on the people of Ekurhuleni, whom under this DA Coalition government will continue to be subjected to the overall state of poor service delivery, especially in our townships.”

“Disappointing as it may be, communities must be assured that our spirit is high and that we are determined to represent them throughout,” Alderman Dlabathi explained.

“This poor attempt at political point scoring has failed and now the multi-party government can continue with the work it is are doing to fix what the ANC broke. But these political shenanigans have come at a cost.

A financial cost and a cost in terms of service delivery. Putting an entire metro on pause while backroom deals are done leaves residents neglected and uncertain as to what will happen next. Now that the ANC and its proxy parties are done playing, we will get back to working for the residents of this fine city,” said Msimanga.

With the country gripped by frequent power cuts, the most negatively affected public service is healthcare as most facilities depend on electricity to function.

Clinics and hospitals are forced to limit their services provided to the people in need as there is no alternative power in some facilities.

Well, the government and Eskom’s has a solution to tackle loadshedding in some of the facilities – not cutting the power at all in some facilities.

The number of hospitals excluded from load shedding across the country has now increased from 37 to 72 since the last public announcement by Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, in September.

Meanwhile, the Department of

Eskom gets order to collect billions from Emfuleni!

The High Court in Tshwane has handed down a R1.3 billion order against the Emfuleni Municipality for failing to pay its Eskom current account and arrears.

“The overdue debt is impacting negatively on the public utility’s liquidity, financial performance and sustainability, leaving the public utility no option but to borrow in order to meet its financial commitments,” Eskom said.

According to Eskom, the Emfuleni municipality has failed to pay some of its account “despite the municipality’s healthy revenue collection of about 90%” from customers. Furthermore, the power utility said it has served the municipality a summons for non-payment of its R3.4 billion bulk electricity supply bill.

“[Eskom] has started with the execution steps against the municipality to recover some of the municipality debt including attaching the local authority’s bank accounts and moveable assets. ‘

Emfuleni Municipality is currently indebted to Eskom to the amount of R5.3 billion despite several litigations brought by the power utility since March 2018 to get the municipality to service its account,” Eskom said.

“This resulted in Eskom and the municipality’s customers applying to the court to transfer the municipality’s electricity distribution license or part thereof to Eskom. This application is to be heard in March 2023 and would set a precedence for municipalities failing to pay their Eskom debt and complying with the Electricity Supply Agreements

(ESA),” the power utility said.

Eskom says large electricity supply debt racked up by municipalities is negatively affecting its financial performance.

Meanwhile, Eskom says stage two load shedding will now be implemented all day from 4PM to 5AM until further notice.

The power utility had night load shedding on Monday, November 9, which has resulted in Eskom deciding that it will implement the process daily from 4PM to 5AM.

“This is necessitated by a breakdown of a Duvha generating unit and a delay in returning to service another Duvha unit. Eskom will provide a further update as soon as any significant changes occur,” the power utility said.

Health said more efforts are being made to implement the exemption of health facilities in the Northern Cape and North West as a matter of urgency, in line with the commitment made to ensure that no province is left behind.

According to the department’s updated list on Thursday (October 20), 17 hospitals are located in Gauteng, 15 in KwaZulu-Natal, 14 in Free State, 10 in Limpopo, seven in the Eastern Cape, and four each in Mpumalanga and the Western Cape.

In the meantime, only one hospital is exempted in the Northern Cape, while none of the hospitals in the North West is excluded from the load shedding.

However, the department said the

team led by the Director General of Health, Dr Sandile Buthelezi, and Eskom Group Executive for Distribution, Monde Bala, is currently working closely with authorities in the two provinces to provide an alternative short-to-medium solution.

The plan, according to the department, will see public health institutions such as New Bophelong Psychiatric Hospital, Bophelong Hospital, Taung Hospital, Ganyesa Hospital, Moses Kotane Hospital and Tshwaragano Hospital, being excluded from power cuts.

“This is despite the technical challenges experienced, which include the current electricity configuration of the networks in most areas in which some of the hospitals are found to be deeply embedded within networks, which makes it difficult

to immediately isolate them.”

According to the department, this exercise is part of government efforts to mitigate the impact of power outages on the national provision of essential health services.

The department said it has furnished the State-owned entity with 212 priority hospitals across the country to be considered for possible exclusion from load shedding on a phased approach, of which 67% are supplied directly by municipalities, while Eskom supplies the remaining 33%.

“The preliminary network analysis revealed that 28 hospitals in various provinces can be excluded from load shedding by building new infrastructure at the estimated cost of R100 million.”

The Ekurhuleni Metro Council has once again elected Alderwoman Tania Campbell as the Executive Mayor of the City on Tuesday (November 8).

Solly Msimanga, Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has congratulated their own for the reelection.

Gauteng Funding,Skills and Jobs Expo a success!

- Use your smartphone to educate yourself

- Having multiple streams of income is a necessity

- Show funders how you'll add value or how your funders will benefit

This year, founder and organizer, Mzi Mngoma decided to hold a three day

from Thursday, October 27 to Saturday.

Mish Tshabalala was the first speak er of the Gauteng Funding, Skills and Jobs Expo.

He is a retired education director, working at the Gauteng Department of Education as a Chief Education Specialist in Human Resources Man agement and Training. He spoke on the current employment environ ment and its significant changes due to digital technology and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tshabalala unpacked valuable in sights from his experience as a Hu man Resources Director, encourag ing the job seeking guests to be flexible and innovative.

He explained that job seekers must start to adapt to the present cli mate. People must start to not only be flexible, but also adopt abilities and skills to remain relevant in the job market.

- Build a strong network as funders are people too. It's all about rela tionships. You must be known to get your foot in the door.

- Read your potential funders an nual report, this will show where their focus is and understand what projects they're likely to fund

- There's no harm in asking for a meeting to get more information on what your funder requires.

- Hold yourself accountable and fol low uo

- Match your proposal to your funders business case or their pain points

- Don't assume you'll get it right the first time. Learn what not to do and try again.

- Upon rejection, ask for a recom mendation. This applies to sales, job interviews and more.

The last speaker of the day, Mr Dali Rumncwana from SEDA (Small En terprise Development Agency) un packed the various programmes for small businesses. He elaborated that SEDA helps people build a busi ness from the ground up. The agen cy is a division of the Department of Small Business Department.

Dr Rumncwana strongly spoke on the state of Cooperatives in the country and encouraged guests to utilize SEFA services to get support in training their members to avoid infighting and other problems that they can encounter. He also called on cooperatives to apply for funding as it is available.

that graduates must understand that opportunities will not come to them just because they completed their studies. She advised them that they should start selling in order to build their income and get mov ing in the direction of their goals, as there's no savior coming to help them.

"Never spite your small beginnings," she said.

Palesa Mojapelo, an Early Childhood Development (ECD) schools owner and facilitator, took time to share how anybody can be part of the growing industry of educating chil dren. She said that the ECD school in the townships can be as success ful as their suburban counterparts.

Thando Makhubu, owner of Soweto Creamery, explained his extraor dinary journey from not knowing what to do after school and living as an unemployed youth, all the way to owning a thriving enterprise us ing his network and the power of social media marketing.

lowed to be anything they want to be.

The third and final day of the 2022 Gauteng Funding Skills and Jobs Expo was an awesome event, filled with inspirational messages and valuable ideas for our local opportu nity seekers.

On Saturday, October 29, the last day of the expo featured the follow ing speakers on the day.

She shared her story with the expo guests, while leaving some valuable ideas and thoughts on the how peo ple can become successful.

- have a vision that makes you wake up in the morning and aligns to your dreams

- draw a vision board to have a visual poster of what you want to achieve

- Work on your confidence. Your confidence in your skills and talents will build your future

- open up your mind to learning al ways, read and watch things that will build you

Dr Esther Lusenga spoke to parents and advised them to be innovative in raising funds for their childrens' schools. Here's a couple of tips she shared for parents involved in their children's schools as SGB members:

- Kids can pay a little for not wear ing uniform on special days (Valen tines Day, Career Day etc)

- A raffle can be held on AGM par ents meetings where a supplier of the school sponsors the prizes

Lesego Sennelo CA(SA) shared her advise to small business own ers about the ways small business owners can approach big companies for funding opportunities. She also emphasized that people need to use the resources they have at their disposal to improve their lives and earn a living.

On day 2, MC Dj King MaloyerRadio and TV presenter, producer shared his life story of pursuing his dream despite negative influences and poverty. He urged parents to pray and support their children’s passions from an early age. Grow ing up, his passion was not support ed by his family. This did not deter him from getting his voice on the airwaves.

Today, he is a professional producer and has worked closely with most his role-models. He's also set to ap pear on our screens as a lead char acter in a new drama series.

Nthabi Montsho-Mngoma, an ac complished author, entrepreneur and co-host shared her experience living as a victim of domestic abuse and gender-based violence. She encouraged women to not fall into the cultural stereotypes that restrict someone to speak out when they abused at home. She also shared her harrowing road to recovery, leaving an abusive relationship and starting over with nothing.

Vusi Makhoba - Urban Farming Spe cialist and entrepreneur shared how people can use the power of Coop eratives to live in prosperity. He said many people underestimate the real market for co-ops, especially in finding opportunities. He also detailed how people can enter the space with their families.

Dr Vivian Mokome, an young ac complished business leader shared her story of inspiration to the youth in attendance. Dr Mokome tipped young people to be their own CV and define their destiny. She said

Palesa Kambule, in her capacity as the vice-president of the Soweto Business Forum, unpacked the op portunities that are available for startup businesses and those who don't have resources to start. She said the forum needs women and young people in particular to get on board and join. There are also funding opportunities for innova tion projects in the City that she has earmarked for the community of Soweto.

Martin Manamela, author and ac claimed speaker of note, inspired the audience gathered as the final speaker of the day. He shared how anybody can rewrite their story, moving them from a Great Mess to Greatness.

"I used to look for money until I re alized that I am the currency," he said to the attentive audience. Manamela spoke highly of the im portance of being your own brand and how people can become their best self by taking their thoughts and words seriously.

Saving the best for last, Dr Benjani Chauke, Presidential Envoy and Ad visor to our Head of State, came to share his words of wisdom with the attendees. He showed his interest in assisting those who are in need of opportunities to empower them selves and their communities. He urged guests not to be apologetic for being prosperous as they're al

Zamokuhle Khathide - a young Dj, Entrepreneur, music producer and programmer. He spoke about his journey growing up in Diepkloof and persuing his dreams despite living with a disability.

He told the audience that it's im portant to never give up, no matter what difficult circumstances they may face along the way. Khathide also shared his plans to manufac ture his own cooking oil, as the demand and priced have risen and there's not many local producers of the essential household item. As a Dj, he set up and operated the sound system for the expo.

The third day of the Gauteng Fund ing Skills and Jobs Expo had two MCs, the duo from the Vaal in the Sedibeng District. Pastors Themba Kankola and Thabo Montecristo Xaba (Hope FM Presenter). Each of them had a chance to share their stories and reminded the people in attendance of the various opportu nities to choose from.

Coach and senior pastor Dr Abel Dube, delivered words of inspiration to the local audience and assured them that if they put the Lord first in all they do, they will surely pros per. "Nothing happens by accident. You coming today was destined for you and I believe God is up to something," he said.

Exhibitors also got a chance on stage to explain their programs during the expo. Organizations ex hibiting were: Tshepo 1 Million, Makwakwa Training Centre, Gift Ya Lerato Foundation, NYDA (Na tional Youth Development Agency), Binance Ekasi, DMT Training Cen tre, Green Business College, GROW, Sopema Funeral Services, SA Youth, NEF (National Empowerment Fund), Camblish Training Institute, City of Joburg, National Development Agency, Harambee GEP (Gauteng Enterprise Propeller) and Depart ment of Employment and Labor.

The Mngoma Empowerment Group hosted their annual expo aimed at exposing people across Gauteng to opportunities in em ployment, entrepreneurship and skills development.

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Thando Sheila Maumela, business coach/presenter and entrepreneur, runs her own businesses in various sectors like construction, media and skills development.

Opportunities Plug

Clover YES programme

Clover is committed to upskilling the youth of South Africa.The Clover Youth Employment Service (YES) programme aims to provide youth with 12 months’ work experience in either the Distribution or Production Department.

Apply NOW by clicking https://bit.ly/3X1mtyy. Closing date for application: 22 November 2022.

The City of Johannesburg (COJ) - Bursaries Young people in Johannesburg communities have a chance to apply for bursaries for the 2023 academic year. Expenses that the bursary will cover include tuition and registration fees, prescribed books, and/or study. The bursary amount is limited to R35 000 per academic year. Please see the poster for more details. To apply visit: https://joburg.org.za or https://bit.ly/3UiSNKW

Closing date: 21 November 2022

Public Investment Corporation(PIC) Bursary

Are you excelling academically and in need of a bursary for 2023? Visit https://www.pic.gov.za/pic/employment/bursaries for

more information and to access this opportunity. Closing date for application is 09 December 2022.

Nestle Future Talent Bursary: https://bit. ly/3CfXNrk Closing 21 November 2022

Taylors Halt Quarry Bursary: https://bit. ly/TaylorsHaltBursary Closing 21 November 2022

Milpark Education Bursary: https://bit. ly/2ZzTrN0 Closing 25 November 2022

Astron Energy Bursary: https://bit.ly/ AstronEnergyBursary Closing 21 November 2022

Afrika Tikkun/Microsoft - Digital Skills Training

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Free signup is available at https://www. mzansidigitallearning.co.za/ for certified, FREE Microsoft courses such as IT Administration, Data Analysis, and Software Development training.

Matrics urged to apply for GCRA bursary

Learners in Gauteng have an amazing opportunity to get their studies and other costs paid in full when they reach their tertiary education journey.

The Gauteng Department of Education wishes to announce that the Gauteng City Region Academy (GCRA) Bursary applications for the 2023 academic year opens on November 1 and close on February 28, 2023.

“Applicants must ensure that they meet the key requirements and upload all the necessary documents for their application to be considered. We implore young people who meet the criteria to apply for the GCRA Bursary as it is an amazing opportunity to further your studies without having to worry about finances,” said Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane

“It is important to note that candidates who seek to apply must be South African citizens between the ages of 18 to 35 years old, who reside and have completed their matric in Gauteng,” said the department.

Candidates must also be students who have been accepted to study an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification at a Higher Education Institution.

Key requirements when applying for the GCRA Bursary are:

• Certified SA ID copy

• Proof of Gauteng residence (water and electricity bill from the municipality or letter from the ward councillor)

• Certified statement of results

• Academic record (only for current undergraduate in 2nd year, 3rd year, etc. and postgraduate students)

• Certified copies of parents/guardians ID copies (death certificate in case of deceased parent/s)

• For single parent households, please provide an affidavit done by the responsible parent/guardian

• Certified proof of both parents/guardians payslips (if unemployed, provide affidavit proving unemployment or SASSA letter)

• Motivational letter written by applicant

• Proof of acceptance/registration from higher education institution

• Disability/medical report if applicable

All documents must be certified (not older than 3 months) and be uploaded in PDF format.

To apply, candidates must register online on https://gcrabursary.gauteng.gov.za with a valid email address, which will be used as a username.

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(only regarded as Renewal if a candidate is continuing with their undergraduate qualification, Masters or PhD)

An exciting innovation on this year’s GCRA Bursary application system will be the datafree zero-rated feature, meaning no data will be required for applicants to access and navigate through the system.

NOTICE OF RENEWAL OF ATMOSPHERIC LICENSE FOR VOPAK SOUTH AFRICA DEVELOPMENTS

IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: AIR QUALITY ACT, 2004 (ACT 39 OF 2004).

AEL REF Number: AEL0055/SDM/2020

Notice is hereby given that Vopak South Africa Developments (PTY) LTD is applying for the renewal of their Air Emissions License (AEL) in terms of section 47 of the National Environ mental Management: Act (NO 39 of 2004) with the Sedibeng District Municipality for their facility located at 190/3 Bles bok, Poortjie Road, Jameson Park, 1441.

The facility provides for storage facilities of Petroleum product (Petrol and Diesel) at a single site with a combined storage capacity of 100 cubic meter. This renewal application relates to the following listed activity

Section 21 Listed Activity SUB-CATEGORY

All persons who wish to register as interested and affected parties in order to comment on the renewal application of the Air Emission License for Vopak South Africa Developments, must contact the Terminal Manager together with the above AEL reference number, name and contact details. A digital copy of the AEL will be available for review from the Terminal Manager. The commenting period will commence on the 11 November 2022 to 25 November 2022

Any Issues of concern or interest may be submitted to the Terminal Manager as per below details:

Sandile NTULI sandile.ntuli@vopak.com

Luyolo Mahokwana, popularly known as Swaggy RSA, is mak ing his name heard across the local music scene.

The 23 year old from Doornkop in Snake Park, is a Hip-hop musician and entrepreneur.

“I started my music long time ago, I can't recall the day but I remember that I was about 9 year old. I then started recording music around 2015,” Mahokwana explains how he started.

Speaking to Mapepeza about his music journey, Swaggy RSA says that he has encountered many challenges as an upcoming artist especially being independent artist that must do everything solo.

Despite the setbacks and lack of re sources, he is determined to make his music career a success. He draws his inspiration from people close to him and the artists he as pires to work with in the future.

“Coming from a disadvantaged background, my family really in spired and motivated me a lot to work as hard as I can to change my home situation. Musically, I'm in spired by many talented artist such as Emtee, Flashikumkani, Haemo,Lil Durk, Meek Mill and many more,” he explained.

Recently, Swaggy RSA has released a single featuring well known rap per Flashikumkani, called Ispani The song has a music video and is available on YouTube and other mu sic streaming sites.

“Ispani is a song that was created to inspire everybody from a poor background to never loose hope but keep on working hard no mat ter what because where you come from does not dertemine where you

are going,” he said.

A new song titled Kusile (featuring Haem-o) is on the cards, produced by KnifeBeats, is set to get Swag gyRSA on the ears of many hip-hop lovers.

For more content and updates from SwaggyRSA, find him on Facebook: Swaggy_rsa/ Luyolo Mahokwana, Twitter @swaggy_rsa and Insta gram @swaggy_rsa01.

His music is available on major digital music platforms such as Au diomack, Spotify, Deezer, Youtube, simply search SwaggyRSA.

Sports Sports

Sporting excellence celebrated in Ekurhuleni!

Mzansi schools crowned CAF Regional champions!

The two school soccer teams representing South Africa have emerged as champions in this year’s CAF Regional School Championships in Malawi.

Edendale Technical High School, a girls’ soccer team from KwaZulu – Natal and Clapham High School boys’ team from Gauteng, have returned to South Africa on Monday, October 31.

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, Amanda Bani-Mapena, has congratulated the Edendale Technical High School girls’ team for winning the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) African Schools Championship in Lilongwe.

Nobahle Mdelwa was among the scorers, and she finished as the leading markswomen in the competition with seven goals. Asanda Ziqubu, Andiswa Zuma and Aphelele Mhlongo also found the back of the net.

Bani-Mapena said the Pietermaritzburg’s school achievement augured well for women football in the country.

“We are very excited about this feat achieved by the school. This is a great boost to our School Sport project that was relaunched in early September. We hope this win will inspire the next generation of women footballers.

Futballing Girls NPO hosted the 5th edition of the Gauteng The Women in Sports Awards Ekurhuleni were held at the Kempton Park Civic Centre, northern Ekurhuleni, recently.

Founded and pioneered by Founder and Chairperson, Moonira Ramathula. A recipient of an award in 2017, the awards are a platform celebrates and recognizes the performance of women in sports at district level which will lead to culmination of the Gauteng Women in Sports Awards Provincial ceremony.

Winners from the district awards (West Rand, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane and Sedibeng) held in 2022, automatically become finalists for the 2023 Gauteng Women in Sports Awards.

This year’s awards in Ekurhuleni marks five years since the very first awards which were launched on August 2018 in the City Ekurhuleni, with the first ceremony taking place on the September 28, 2018.

A five year milestone of honoring female sport administrators, athletes, organizations and teams. The current instalment of the awards had various categories.

Founder of Gauteng Women in Sports Awards Moonira Ramathula, said: “When I founded these awards, it was and still is all about creating a celebration and recognition platform for women from

grassroots level to the elite level. It was also to encourage young girls and women to stay in sport or contribute to the development of the girl child in sport and bring role models from the communities to the fore.”

Divisional Head of Sport and Recreation, Ekurhuleni Municipality Mr Enoch Tompa, encouraged young girls and women of Ekurhuleni to continue contributing to the development and growth of girls sport in the metro, but also had word of affirmation for the women in the room to understand their value and worth.

Winners of the Ekurhuleni Women in Sports Awards 2022 Administrator Of The Year: Lauren Duncan - Football Coach Of The Year: Neo Motsamai - Football Project Of The Year: Gauteng Womens Rugby Institute - Rugby Radio Presenter Of The Year: Tebogo Daniel SIhlangu Sports Journalist Of The Year: Sharon Mdaka

Sponsor Of The Year: Atlas Foundation - Rugby School Sport Athlete Of The Year: Tebogo Mahlasela Multi (Athletics, Netball, Volleyball, Kho-kho) Technical Official Of The Year: Maggie Dicks - Athletics Volunteer Of The Year: Margaret van Bresies - Hockey Sportswoman Of The Year living with a disability: Dimakatso Letageng - Paraletics Sportswoman Of The Year: Nokwanda Khumalo - Netball

“We wish to congratulate the Edendale Technical High School, the players and the coaching staff for hoisting high the flag of KwaZuluNatal and women football in particular,” Bani-Mapena said.

The MEC made these comments when she welcomed the girls’ team at King Shaka International Airport after they were crowned CAF African Schools Champions in Malawi on Monday, October 31. According to CAF, the Edendale Technical won the girls competition after they finished top of the roundrobin league. They had already clinched the title before the kick-off of their final fixture against Mothamo JSS from Botswana but ended in style with a 4-0 win.

The gold medallists who also won as the best school team last month at the KwaZulu-Natal Sports Awards, did not only walk away with R1.8 million in prize money from the six-girl teams tournament of the Southern African Schools, but among them they had a leading goal-scorer.

In the long run and through this achievement we can safely envision the bright future of Banyana Banyana,” the MEC said.

Edendale Technical High School won the girls competition after finishing with a full haul of 12 points in the round-robin competition.

The boys’ team from Clapham High School also won the boys’ competition after they defeated home side Salima Secondary School in the final.

“Clapham High emerged as the top boys’ team having had a slow start to the campaign, defeating Angolan outfit Rosinha 6-0 in their semi-final.

“Kgaogelo Monanyane was the hero as he scored a hat trick. However, there was an even greater feat from Salima Secondary’s Ishumael Bwanali in the other semi-final as he scored all the goals in the 4-0 victory over IQRA School from Comoros.

“That set up a final clash between the home team and Clapham High, who triumphed thanks to a lone goal from Sibusiso Tolomane as he met a free-kick to slide the ball into the back of the net,” CAF said.