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Psssst! Tembisa gets a new queen

Emma Sibiya won the Miss Tembisa 2022/23 crown, Emma Mello was the first princess, and Nobuhle Chauke became the second princess.

“Winning Miss Tembisa means my dreams are valid; it confirms that my financial background does not disqualify me. Being raised in a household with a single mother, I believed certain things were not for me I couldn’t afford them and therefore gave up before even try ing,” Emma told The Olifants News.

Since Sibiya has been actively involved in my community and var ious projects, she believes she has won people’s hearts and was already Miss Tembisa in their hearts even before the crowning.

wig and a French language short course worth more than R10 000 from Elite Beauty, monthly pamper ing from Golden House Beauty Bar for the whole year, and a gift box from Natural Organics worth R1200. The City Of Ekurhuleni Mayor’s Office and 3Six5 Insurance proudly sponsored the 1st Princess R5000, 2nd Princess R3000, Miss Conge niality, and R1500.

Runnerups walked away with make-up products from Profuse Beauty Cosmetics, self-care ham pers from Sibahle Events and Bath Salts, eyelashes and hair growth serum from Elite Beauty, and hair products from Maglow Hair.

office, 3Six5 Insurance, Straightline Pharmacy, Profuse Beauty, Maglow Hair, Golden House Beauty Bar, Sbahle Events and Bath Salts, Kala hari Fashions, Headquarters Lounge and Cocktail Bar, Travelnarine, Elite Beauty, Ten31 Creations, Khumbu’s Fabrics, Mabalaka hair studios, Natu ral Organics by uBuhle, and Yobaba,” the statement continues.

The experience has demonstrated what it means to run a beauty pag eant that empowers people within the organization, empowers every one, and builds relationships with people’s interests at heart.

By Dumisani Hlatswayo

The 12th of November 2022 marked the crowning of a new Miss Tembisa. The 2022

grand finale of the Miss Tembisa Pageant took place at Kempton Park’s Civic Centre. Thabang P Mod isha and Nonjabulo ‘Bree’ Maseko hosted the red carpet at the Grand Finale, along with Harmony Mbhele.

“I will introduce my leadership and management mentorship program in more high and primary schools. I will be helping smaller nonprofit organisations within Tembisa with their projects and acquiring funding. And also mentoring upcoming mod els within local pageants taking place in Tembisa,” Sibiya reveals.

She walked away with a R10 000 cash prize, an evening wear dress from Kalahari Fashion Designs, a

“They also win an all-expenses paid trip by Travelnarine, Sibahle Events, and Bath Salts, as well as Profuse Beauty Cosmetics. The Miss Tembisa Pageant would like to show gratitude and thank the sponsors for their impeccable support and kind ness; the event wouldn’t have been possible without them,” the statement from organisers reveals.

“The Miss Tembisa 2022/23 Grand finale was proudly sponsored by the City of Ekhurleni Mayor’s

“The Miss Tembisa Pageant is proud to have had such a beautiful and inspiring journey with everyone that was a part of it, from the man agement team, contestants, judges, especially the community and spon sors,” concludes the statement.

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Clayville – Joblessness is high in South Africa but for Dennis Vundla (29) this was not game over as he found a niche in his community and started a laundry business to make a living. Vundla, a resident of Clayville Ext 26, started his business in 2016.

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Tembisa - Sethopane Kodibona (33) from Tembisa started an unconventional business washing shoes for cash. Kodibona started his business in 2017 after years of unemployment. Employment is hard to find in Tembisa and the surrounding areas and this affected the entire household and it is what drove Kodibona to start this type of a business to make a living. “No one is working at home, one day I saw a guy washing shoes for cash I took the idea and started my own business so that I can

be able to feed my family, said Kodibona. Kodibona makes about R200 on a busy day which is on weekends mostly, he charges his customers according to shoe size kids pay R10 and adults R25 and all suedes shoes are R35. “My clients are the community, police, nurses and everyone who would love to support my business is welcome. Kodibona uses a big board which he places by the main road to market his business. “My wish is to see my business grow and employ other people, who are unemployed like me, said Kodibona

Iyini I TB futhi ibangelwa yini? I-TB ibangelwa yigciwane elincane elisemzimbeni futhi elisatshalaliswa umoya. Abantu abanempilo bayakwazi ukulwa naleli gciwane. Kulabo abagulayo, abangenamandla, abangondlekile, abancane kakhulu noma abadala kakhulu noma abaneHIV, imizimba yabo ihlaselwa kalula yigciwane le-TB ngoba amasotsha omzimba wabo asuke ehluleka ukulwa negciwane.

“I have always wanted to be an entrepreneur, I noticed that most people in Clayville are the working class and don’t have time to do chores and their laundry, so I started a laundry company and merged it with house cleaning,” said Vundla. Eyethu Hygiene is currently providing employment to 3 people and has a monthly turnover of about R12 000. “The business can sustain itself, however I want it to grow even more,” said Vundla. Eyethu Hygiene provides a number of services including Wash, Iron, Folding and house cleaning. Eyethu’s clients range from businesses to households. Vundla’s long term plan is to see the co panding and providing more employment opportunities. “I want to see my businesses growing with branches in other areas which will in turn provide employment to the youth of South Africa,” said Vundla.

Uma uyeka ukudla imithi ungakayalelwa umsebenzi wezem pilo ungabuye uthole i-TB futhi. Kuthatha izinyanga eziyisithupha kuya onyakeni owodwa ukwela pha i-TB. Okukusiza ukuba udleimithi

SAPS Crime Alert for Oakmore

Two arrested for robberies

Oakmore - High unemployment in South Africa is one of the major factors leading to an increase in crime rate. The SAPS in Olifantsfontein have recently released a statement alerting residents of crimes that are happening in Oakmore. Community members are advised to stop walking alone in the late hours because they might be victims of armed robbery and rape. The SAPS says motorists are advised not to park at the old Pretoria road next to Oakmore, rather they park at the nearest garage to avid being victims of crime. According to Constable Mokete Serakwana Communication Officer Olifantsfontein SAPS Oakmore has become a crime hotspot for criminals, many crime cases have been reported that happened in that area so it is best to avoid it especially at night.“We are urging the community members to take our crime alerts into consideration to avoid be-

By Staff Writer

(09 November 2022) - The Ivory Park SAPS management has com mended local patrollers for their role in arresting two suspected robbers. As patrollers closely monitor their local communities, they received information that two suspects were responsible for a spate of robberies in and around Ebony Park. Police were notified to go to the identified

address in Ebony Park, where they found the two men and more than 50 cell phones, identity documents, a toy gun, and fake money. The suspects couldn’t explain how those items came into their possession.

According to Brigadier David Mbon geni Ngcobo, the station commander of the Ivory Park SAPS, the patrol lers were excellent in immediately contacting the police after being tipped off.

“As we often say in the media and all available platforms, we are interested

in the information, not who the infor mant is. This is to ensure that people can feel free to inform us while retaining their anonymity,” said Brig adier Ngcobo.

In due course, the two will appear before the Tembisa Magistrate’s Court for possession of the suspected stolen property. At this stage, it is unclear who the victims were, but an investigation into the two suspects, aged 24 and 31, is ongoing.

Dennis Vundla (29) owner of Laundry Services

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Women’s economic empowerment

By Staff Writer

“This is an indictment on the moral standing of our nation and a depar ture from ubuntu,” she said.

In a statement, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma called for a lasting solution so that women can be eco nomically independent. According to her, women’s dependence on men is often an exacerbating factor”.

On Monday, the Minister delivered a keynote address to the Men’s Par liament at the National Council of Provinces. Dlamini Zuma described the Men’s Parliament as an effort to institutionalize men’s commitment to repairing South Africa’s moral fibre.

“We are witnesses to an unprec edented surge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). A harrowing picture is painted by crime statistics. In the second quarter of 2022, 875 women were murdered, and there were 13 000 reported cases of domestic abuse and 9 500 cases of rape,” she said.

Despite the statistics, the Minis ter said the country was not safe for women and children.

In the past, nations have placed such great value on protecting women and children, even during wartime. She added, “I urge men to be agents of change and active partners in combating this scourge”.

Dlamini Zuma mentioned various studies that have investigated the reasons why men behave violently towards women. The researchers suggested that one reason could be that men struggle to fulfill their socially mandated role of provider and protector. Due to this, they feel inadequacy, which leads them to act out in aggression.

There is also evidence that highly unequal societies, such as South Africa, experience higher rates of gender-based violence. It is the gen dering of roles and the pressure on men to be masculine that perpetuate the cycle of violence against women.

The fight against GBV needs champions

By Dumisani Hlatswayo

Minister of Social Develop ment, Lindiwe Zulu, says men can play a crucial role in preventing HIV and tackling gender-based violence and femi cide (GBVF). During the National Men’s Parliament, she addressed the audience.

“One of the key tasks in preventing gender-based violence in all its forms is to enlist the active participation of men in all communities through out the 52 districts and metropolitan municipalities of our country,” Zulu said in Parliament on Tuesday.

The Minister commended men who have demonstrated their com mitment to nonviolence.

“Toxic masculinity puts pressure on boys to be tough and emotionless. These societal constructs of what it means to be a man are extremely harmful to the boys who are being socialised into them, to the men that they become, to our families and all of society,” Zulu said.

To dismantle the stigma around mental health, all men must provide men with psycho-social support,

especially mental health support, she said.

“It is really important that we do that because men in general are less likely to seek assistance when faced with family, health, societal, and eco nomic challenges. It is particularly important that we have met here over the last two days to foreground men’s agenda and to reflect on the state of the South African men.

“Gone are the days when men were only seen as providers or disciplinar ians in families. Men have a critical role to play, particularly with respect to correctly nurturing and socialising their children.”

Zulu said men who champion change help in the fight against the multiple social challenges such as HIV, substance abuse and child pregnancies.

“They are not part of these problems. They are on the side of the positive solutions; real solutions that go to the heart of manhood are needed. This starts with building safe spaces by men, for men and with men.

Zulu said the perceptions of being overlooked when employment and empowerment opportunities arise are real among men.

“These frustrations, which turn into violent expressions, need alternative

avenues and language [of expres sion]... We do know that many men do not abuse their partners and children. These are the men who con tinuously strive to embody respect and dignity.”

National Men’s Parliament is part of Parliament’s initiative to address sector-specific challenges in order to develop a coordinated national plan of action on men’s role in combat ting gender-based violence.

Saving tips for Black Friday and the holiday season

By Staff Writer

With Black Friday and the festive season approach ing, consumers become vulnerable and tend to overspend on unbudgeted items. The Black Fri day concept, which originated in the United States, has been adopted by South Africa. It will be on 25 Novem ber this year, encouraging local stores to offer big discounts.

According to the provincial Depart ment of Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA), most consumers change their spending patterns during the festive season and spend money they do not have.

“As a result, they end up spending beyond their means and signing con tractual agreements, which they have not properly read.”

During this time, MEC Makalo Mohale warned that criminals also take advantage of the hype, and con sumers are encouraged to be vigilant with their money, car keys, and bank cards.

“Lack of financial education and planning are contributing factors because most consumers continue to spend without considering grow ing inflation and rising interest rates,” the MEC explained.

During this period, the department is encouraging consumers to save or focus on critical items such as next year’s school uniform, school fees, and investments.

“Remember, you have rights as a consumer. Understand them. Enforce them.”

Tips to keep your spending under control this festive season:

● Draw up a budget and always plan before you spend and work out what you can afford before you swipe that card.

● Always have a festive bud get – putting down your income versus daily living expenses and debt. This will help you to be real istic about what you can spend on gifts, travel, accommodation, and other entertainment over this period.

● Always pay your credi tors (store accounts, insurance, and medical scheme) on time during the festive season.

● Avoid little purchases, such as eating out, movies, daily take aways, snacks, magazines and so on. It can all add up to one big debt burden.

● Avoid spending your 13th cheque or bonus on your “wants” instead of your “needs”. For exam ple, expensive clothes are “wants” and school uniforms are “needs”.

● Always shop around for the best deals and prices before purchasing.

● Always be careful about the “buy now and pay later” deals.

● Always remember that some bills such as electricity, water, and telephones do not go on holiday over the festive season and will need to be paid in the New Year.

● Avoid wasting money on inferior quality products because you will spend more on repairs.

● Always shop with January in mind.

R200 gets her started in business

Thohoyandou in Limpopo, Olugaho Rasivhaga has proven to start a busi ness with as little as R200.

The owner of Miss O Bakery & Co. sells homemade muffins, sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, hotdogs, wings, etc. The establishment is located at Accra Crescent, house 108, Ehlanzeni (just behind Ehlanzeni hostel).

receives loyal customers via social media. Moreover, Olugaho offers a delivery service around Thembisa and Vusumuzi, but for other areas, you have to pay based on the distance. For now, Olu runs her business alone since she has just started. She sells “Forever Living” products as a side hustle.

By Dumisani Hlatswayo

Thousands of people dream of starting their businesses but do not know where or how to begin. From whatever little you have, a young entrepreneur from Thembisa proves that you can succeed. Orig inally from Makonde village near

Olugaho is gearing up to study Hospitality at Ekurhuleni West Col lege at the Kempton Park campus, which will go a long way in run ning her business. She explains what inspired her to start her business: “I could say the unemployment rate in South Africa inspired me to be the person I am today and the poverty background.” Not letting poverty get in her way of realising her dreams, Olu adds. “When I started with my business around August this year, I had R200 only that I had received after braiding the other lady.”

She caters to the people around Thembisa, and Vusumuzi, but also

Miss O Bakery & Co. offers burg ers from R20 and R40 with chips and drinks, sandwiches from R15, piz zas from R25, and hotdogs from R15 upwards. In running her business Olu works alone for now as she has just started out. As a side hustle she sells “Forever Living” products.

“”I would like to open my own com pany in the future, and hire youth around Gauteng and Limpompo.” She concludes, “My advice to aspir ing entrepreneurs is to be yourself. Believe in yourself. Don’t be afraid to take a risk (and) start your own business. Don’t be afraid to lose in business. You will succeed one day.”

Help find a missing teenager

By Dumisani Hlatswayo

The Ivory Park SAPS and the local Family Violence and Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (FCS) are seeking anyone who may have seen the teen ager whose picture appears below. Siyasanga Ntsauzana, 17, of Ivory Park, was last seen on 10 Novem ber 2022, but his mother reported him missing on Sunday to the Ivory

Park SAPS.

The last time he was seen, he was wearing black and blue sneakers and a navy blue freezer jacket. If you have any information, please con tact Detective Sergeant Phuti Rafapa at Ekurhuleni District’s FCS at 074 819 4652 or 011 571 4100, or Siyas anga’s mother, Nomonde Thembeka, at 067 854 6121 or 0735444599.

Man Stabs Girlfriend To Death,

Then Commits Suicide

By Dumisani Hlatswayo

The station commander of Ivory Park SAPS, Brigadier David Mbon geni Ngcobo, expressed shock over the brutal murder of a 38-year-old woman by her boyfriend.

The woman was stabbed eight times with a knife lodged in her body and then hit with a hammer on her forehead by her boyfriend who left the scene and committed sui cide in Olifantsfontein. Paramedics pronounced the woman dead at the scene. The couple has a history of domestic violence-related alterca tions, but what they were fighting for is unknown.

“The cruelty visited upon this woman should jolt all of the law abid ing members of the community to take a firm stance against the pan demic of gender based violence. Now two kids have been traumatised and orphaned as a result,” said Briga dier Ngcobo.

The station commander further urged the community, the families and victims themselves to never look for excuses to justify the actions of the abusers, such as blaming themselves, blaming stress, and even witchcraft. He said immediately someone starts showing abusive behaviour, those witnessing and on the receiving end of this action must spring to action before it becomes too late.

Police, social workers, and victims’ families should be informed as soon as these behaviors occur. The police, through their victim’s friendly facili ties and a cohort of officers trained in gender based violence related matters, are better placed to assist victims. Abusive characteristics can be seen by controlling behaviour, going through your phone, threats to harm ( they end up harming you), insults, blaming you for not being enough in many ways, selling your joint prop erty minus your permission etc.

In relation to the above incident a case of murder has been opened at the Ivory Park SAPS while an inquest has been opened at the Olifantsfon tein SAPS.

Unannounced visits by MMC for Transport conducts in Thembisa

By Dumisani Hlatswayo

Mabekenyane Thamah ane, MMC for Transport, applauded Thembisa offi cials for addressing potholes. On Thursday, Thamahane visited Eden vale, Thembisa, and Kempton Park depots unannounced. The visits were aimed at speeding up roadwork in the city.

Despite low staff complements and other challenges, Thamahane com mended the teams for accomplishing many milestones, especially in patch ing potholes.

“Potholes rehabilitation and building of pavements are impressive. We would want to maintain the spirit of working hard for our residents,” MMC Thamahane said.

In the meantime, the MMC pledged to assist the department with its staff challenges.

TKLA shines at LEGO competition

By Dumisani Hlatswayo

Tersia King Learning Academy is well known for its excellent LEGO Robotics Department and has previously won numerous competitions. In 2019, the Lego Robotics team from Tersia King Learning Academy (TKLA) won the Arab World International Robotics Competition. On June 12, the same year, TKLA Sci-BonoSpaceAnts left South Africa for Lebanon, where they competed against 46 countries with over 500 participants.

Recently the school’s Junior LEGO team received the Core Value Award at the Unisa Challenge that took place on the 29th of October. The Senior Team came second out of 17 teams that participated.

Their coach, Miss Elizabeth Mat hibedi, won the “Coaches Award” which confirms her competence as a LEGO coach! Currently, the team is preparing for the December national competition. By working together with committed learners and dedi cated teachers, the school strives to cultivate competent, skilled citizens.

PHOTO: The learner of the TKLA LEGO team Miss Elizabeth Mathibedi