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arabo Maloka is an 18-yearold who has a deep passion for empowering young girls. While she is a first-year student pursuing her studies in Interior Design at CPUT, she still makes time to give back to her community. Apart from being a student, Karabo is a model and a finalist for Teen Universe SA. “The Miss Teen Universe South Africa 2022 is a pageant, but it is more than that. It is a platform that will enable me to use my voice to empower and inspire young girls. I am most passionate about young girls and young people. I strongly to start an NPO, Karabo Foundation, believe that we are the future of dedicated to tackling issues young our country and that we need to girls face in townships. In addition, start taking up space,” she tells The she donates sanitary towels to young Olifants News. girls who do not have access to adeKarabo has taken it upon herself quate hygiene products. Karabo says
she does not want girls to miss out on their education. “No girl should be missing school because of their period,” states Karabo. With her NPO, she firmly believes that she can impact the
lives of young girls and keep them in school. Her theme is ‘Your Dreams Are Valid,’ which she also wants to instill in young girls, to empower them and help them reach their full potential. Karabo hopes that The Karabo M Foundation will reach other provinces and partner with other NGOs in the long run. “I have adopted Kanana Primary School because I had seen the amount of potential the young people have. I want to inspire them to work hard and understand that their present circumstances do not determine their future. I believe that young people can make better life decisions, and that is why I have Adopted the Kanana Primary School,” says Karabo. What distinguishes the Karabo M Foundation from NGO is Karabo
will be at the forefront, checking up on the young girls and young people. “I have engaged with them to see their progress. It will enable me to fulfill my duty and dream of helping others to reach their full capabilities.” One of the difficulties that Karabo has faced is that she currently doesn’t have any sponsorship or donors. Lack of products and financial resources make fulfilling her dream challenging. But she is not deterred by that. “I am looking forward to working and partnering with various sponsors who will help with the different projects and campaigns I will be doing in the future. I am confident that partnering with other NPO’s will be a great advantage and will also help me help young girls and young people reach their dreams,” she concludes.
Bertharry English Private School – the ever rising star by Harris Frank Mtamathumba
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ertharry English Private School, situated in the heart of Tembisa, Temong section, continues to stand out as an epitome of academic success, excellence and diligence. From a very humble beginning of only three (3) learners in 1991, the institution’s legendary story is an inspiration, not only to its students, but also to the whole community in and around it, to aim high in everything that one endeavours to do. It has proven that disciplined hard work and dedication, coupled with clear values and principles, really do pay. Under the directorship of the cofounding siblings, Bertha and Harry Kumwenda, BEPS, as the school is fondly referred to by its students, is a household name that has undoubtedly become synonymous with excellence. For almost a decade now, the school’s Matric results have continuously and constantly been hovering at an average of 98% pass rate, with numerous Distinctions across the subjects offered at the
institution. An average of 75% of the students who sit for their Matric exams at BEPS acquire a Bachelor Exemption requirement for University admission. The success story does not end with the Matric classes only. From grade RR to grade 11, both learners and educators are highly challenged and motivated to be nothing but the best; to lead the way and let others follow. Hence the overall pass rate in these grades does not fall anywhere below 85%. This is because all educators, supported by all the other non-teaching staff, cordially work together for the good of the learners and the institution. “We are unique,” proudly says the Director, Harry Kumwenda, “not only because of the excellent results that we obtain at the end of every academic year, but also because of the moral values and principles that we instil in our learners, values that remain as the guiding light for them even long after they have left the school. Our focus is character building.” Says Kumwenda. A multi-award-winning institution,
Bertharry English Private School is committed not only to the academic welfare and aspirations of its learners. The school’s mission is also to create and provide its learners with a conducive infrastructural and moral environment, a very safe and secure place, one that allows them to excel both academically and socially (sports, leadership, service, and culture). The school is committed to developing its it’s learners holistically: intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially. Driven by the founders’ beliefs and convictions, the school’s four pillars (academic, religious, social and physical aspects) are meant to encourage critical thinking, risk taking, responsibility for one’s actions, personal integrity, ethical awareness, respect for diversity and individual leadership. At the same time, the school recognises its profound role, position and changes particularly in technology and globalisation. A visit to BEPS premises at 14 Mapungubwe Street, 256 Temong Section, Tembisa, 1632, will prove
to you beyond reasonable doubt that public health requirements. the school is not a ‘mangamanga’ Above all, Bertharry English or fly-by-night one. The school Private School is fully registered has invested a lot in infrastructure with the Gauteng Department development and maintenance. The of Education (GDE Reg. No. school has spacious and enough 700400054) and accredited by classrooms for all the grades. There Umalusi as an Exam Centre. is also enough play area for all age For more information, you can groups. The groundsmen always contact the school on the following work hard to keep the premises platforms: Tel: 011 924 6012, Email: well-groomed at all times, a very bertharry@bertharryschools.co.za, neat environment, living up to all Website: www.bertharry.co.za.
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Rebuilding businesses post looting hard for small businesses by Dumisani Hlatswayo
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he violence and looting that took place in July affected many businesses. According to government, at least 1200 businesses were riot-hit. The looting saw major companies suffer billions of damages, with analysts warning that most small and medium-sized businesses won’t reopen. Kenny Khoza, a business owner of Street Fame, is one of the entrepreneurs who lost millions of rands after looting. “We lost our investments, and we had to close down while bills were piling up. My employees had to stay home without any income,” says Khoza. Unlike big businesses, most small business owners do not have insurance. Finding their feet again is hard for most of them. MaZwane Foundation invited all businesses that have been affected by looting to attend a meeting to find a way of helping affected businesses. The NPO’s vision is to create a platform
for young upcoming entrepreneurs on Monday, the 13th of September in the township. at Busy Corner Ebony Park to give While the organisation’s primary other businesses a chance,” he focus is to inspire, empower and revealed. educate young people and women Are you struggling to rebuild your in its surrounding community, business post looting? Forward your MaZwane’s vision is to inspire, edu- information to info@mzfoundation. cate and empower South Africa’s co.za or WhatsApp 082 573 6790. f ut u re leaders in all townships around the country. Deputy Chair of MaZwane Foundation, Develd Monyai, said only a few people attended the first stakeholder. “Due to poor attendance in our first Stakeholder Meeting on the 6th of September, we felt that we should call another meeting
Kenny Khoza is one of the entrepreneurs who lost millions of rands after looting.
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Local entrepreneurs celebrate with Bulamahlo Home by Dumisani Hlatswayo
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wner of Delisa Bhem Restaurant, Delisa Bhembe has celebrated his birthday with Bulamahlo Children Home and Day Care kids. Bulamahlo Day Care is home to abandoned or underprivileged kids. The organisation depends on the support offered by the community stakeholders at large. The local entrepreneur thanked all the sponsors who came out to celebrate with him. “A very big thank you to Albany and Lebogang Leso, who donated 50 new pairs of shoes. And all the unmentioned individuals and partners who made the day a success,” said Delisa. “Kids grow from the support we give, so we must teach them while they are still young. So they can grow to be responsible young adults we hope them to be. If we fail to support homes like this, we ARE failing our systems, ourselves, and our kids,”he said. “I love giving back, as a business person, this is my way of giving back to the very community that has been supportive from day one,” explained Delisa. One of the volunteers, Phindile Hlungwane, said they have a passion for working with children. They approached the home and daycare to assist with the marketing and branding of the home. “The home currently has 35 kids. There is room
Delisa Bhembe has celebrated his birthday with Bulamahlo Children Home and Day Care kids
for everyone to grow; hence we still keep even 18-year-olds and above. People are welcomed to come to visit, donate. Or they can visit our website for more information. “We need all the support we can
get; we need aid with the bedding, furniture, and upgrade of the TV room and storage,” said Hlungwane. Regina Sekgobela, Bulamahlo Care Centre founder, shared her word of encouragement to show her
gratitude for Delisa’s visit. “This home has been so much privileged to have business leaders like Delisa. Just a week ago, there was the International superstar affectionately known as K.O.
“The kids were happy, and they enjoyed a day playing at the jumping castles. And they are going to enjoy the cakes. They received brand new shoes; we are grateful,” said Sekgobela.
Imbokodo is ready to reach greater heights with her music
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arol Mbokodo isn’t the first multi-talented vocalist hailing from the Eastern Cape. Last year this paper interviewed Iqaba Laku Qumbu, another gifted vocalist. What sets her apart from other artists is that she is spiritual. You get goosebumps just by hearing her talk. Once she starts singing, she oozes your spirit along with hers. That’s how gifted she is. She goes by the stage name, Imbokodo, a Xhosa name for rock. Imbokodo is a songwriter, composer, and vocalist. Her music journey started during her primary school years in
her hometown Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape. She sang in different schools and was a choir member at the Vaal University of Technology, where she entered many music competitions as a soloist, including SATICA. “Music for me is a conduit of telling my own story and life journey experience. When I encountered the love of God, I wanted to express my gratitude and share my experiences, and music is one of the instruments,” she tells The Olifants News. She has also served as a worship leader at different churches. Imbokodo has collaborated with many award-winning artists such as GP MaOrange, Moment Empire, C4, Sotsha (Umfolozi), to mention a few. About her music, she reveals: “My music is a combination of gospel and hip hop, and that brings a different sound. It carries the message of hope, faith, and love which promulgates someone to look at their life journeys, encounters, and experiences in a different way.”
Apart from music, Imbokodo is the Chairperson of Active Youngins Foundation. She is involved in community development programmes such as mental health awareness, food distribution, and gender-based violence awareness. She runs a development programme called the Miss Rosettenville Beauty Pageant and Girl Talks, whereby young girls are mentored and groomed to be self-independent and sufficient. She also runs a school programme that donates uniform and sanitary towels every year to different schools. Some of the challenges she has to navigate as an independent artist, include getting her music out to the public. She says marketing is expensive but working with Sipho Magosa Media has made her dream of getting her messages across possible. “It has become more than a far-fetched dream. Sipho has made me realise that everything is possible with faith in God and consistency in your work,” she reveals.
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Two men arrested for possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition by Dumisani Hlatswayo
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he station commander of the Ivory Park SAPS, Brigadier David Mbongeni Ngcobo, has welcomed last week’s arrest of two men for alleged possession of two unlicensed firearms and ammunition. According to the police, their serial numbers of firearms were filed off. One of the suspects was brought to the police station by a group of men after he was allegedly overpowered while trying to rob the This after he was found in posses- and found the pistol with no serial victim. Luckily for the victim his sion of an unlicensed firearm- a numbers and three rounds of live friends were not far off and he was Barreto pistolwith three rounds of ammunition. able to summon assistance and the live ammunition. His arrest has its “We welcome these arrests as suspect was arrested. The 22 year origin in a scuffle between him those familiar with Ivory Park old suspect from Ebony Park, was and his sibling. The latter came to know that this area is awash with brought to the police station with the police to report that his sibling illegal firearms which are, unforthe 9 mm Luger pistol and the pointed him with a firearm. It is tunately, hard to find owing to two live ammunition. He couldn’t not clear what the bone of con- the public’s reluctance to come explain to the police as to where tention between the siblings was, forward with information when the firearm came from. He was but immediately after the victim requested. We believe this recovarrested and detained at the Ivory reported the matter, crime preven- ery and the arrest mean less crime Park SAPS cells. tion officers accompanied him to committed, especially the trio In another firearm- related inci- the suspect’s address. After he crimes,” said Brigadier Ngcobo. dent, the local crime prevention initially denied knowledge of the The two suspects are expected officers arrested a 47-year-old pointing incident and that he had to appear in the Tembisa man from Duduza in the Ivory a firearm the police, with his per- Magistrate’s Court to answer to Park policing precinct as well. mission, searched the premises charges brought against them.
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183 countries listed by WHO in 2016. t least 120 000 cases of “The national lockdown has pregender-based violence vented access to civil service groups (GBV) were recorded by dedicated to supporting victims of the government-run organisation, GBVF. Within our communities, Command Centre. According to the there is also the stigma associated Gauteng Social Development MEC, with sexual violence. Together, Morakane Mosupyoe, all the cases these factors contribute to the were recorded in the first three under-reporting of GBVF cases. weeks of the national lockdown. Women then die in silence, fearing Mosupyoe shared the startling secondary victimisation,” she said. stats during a webinar on GBV and The webinar called on the governfemicide hosted by the department ment to relook at its interventions. over the weekend. She said a similar Summarising inputs from particicall centre in Pretoria was receiving pants, Social Welfare and Specialist up to 1 000 calls a day from women Services Chief Director, Tebello and children who were confined to Mkhonto, said there is a need for all abusive homes seeking urgent help. government departments to reprioriThe MEC said Mzansi already tise interventions on GBVF. has five times higher than the global “They must also strengthen the average for GBV, and the female perpetrator programme so that they interpersonal violence death rate realise that what they are doing is was the fourth-highest out of the wrong,” Mkhonto said.
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ll South African companies are now expected to be EE-compliant to do business with the government. According to the latest Commission for Employment Equity data, only 15% of managers are African, even though they come from a group that makes up 78% of the population. Companies will have to meet a set of conditions before being issued with the employment equity (EE) compliance certificate as a prerequi- been granted exemption, and have site for access to contracts with the no Commission for Conciliation, State and any of its organs. Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) Speaking during the joint EE vir- unfair discrimination award against tual workshops, the Department of employers in the previous 12 months. Employment and Labour’s Deputy Meanwhile, the criteria for desigDirector for Employment Equity, nated employers (those employing Masilo Lefika, said the certificate 50 or more employees) is submitting will be applicable for a year from annual EE Report (EEA2 & EEA4 the date of issue, and is one of the forms); complying with the NMW reasons for the amendment of sec- or proving to have been granted tion 53 of the EE Act. exemption not to pay NMW; comIn terms of proposed EE amend- plying with own annual EE tarments, the criteria for non-desig- gets towards the five-year Sector nated employers (those employing EE Target, and have no CCMA 0-49 employees) is to comply with unfair discrimination award against the National Minimum Wage employers in the previous 12 months. (NMW) or prove that they have “The intention is not to bottleneck
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the Thembisa Magistrate Court. He will face charges of possesshe station commander ing a hijacked vehicle and illeof the Ivory Park SAPS, gally possessing an unlicensed Brigadier David Mbongeni firearm and ammunition. Ngcobo, has welcomed the arrest Brigadier Ngcobo said: “This of a local man in Extension arrest bodes well for the commuThree, Ivory Park. The man nity of Ivory Park and anywhere allegedly had a hijacked motor else this suspect may have been vehicle, unlicensed firearm, and operating. Providing informaammunition with him. tion to the police remains a viaPolice worked around the ble solution to defeating crime.” clock to locate a vehicle that was This suspect is the third perhijacked in Olifantsfointein. The son arrested in Ivory Park this police responded promptly after week for possession of an unlireceiving a tip-off. They arrived censed firearm and ammunition at the house of the suspect, and and some other stolen property. the car was checked thoroughly. Just two days ago, two men, On further searching at the sus- aged 27 and 29, were arrested in pect’s residence, the officers Ivory Park Ext Two for possesfound an unlicensed firearm and sion of a stolen motorcycle and ammunition. The suspect, 39, two hunting rifles, all of which was arrested and taken to cus- were reported in the Pretoria tody, pending his appearance at area.
T employers. The five-year sector targets are not quotas, but we are flexible. We do not want a one size fits all solution,” Lefika said. According to the proposed amendments, the EE Compliance Certificate exemptions will be granted only when there are justifiable reasons. “The reasons include insufficient recruitment opportunities; insufficient target individuals from the designated groups with the relevant qualifications, skills and experience; insufficient promotion opportunities, transfer of business or merger, and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on business,” Lefika said.
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How to fill in a Z83 form by Staff Writer
Firstly, please read the form carefully and fill it accurately. Ensure very applicant for govern- that your writing is clear because ment jobs has to fill in a if the recruiters can’t read your Z83 form. Filling it wrong handwriting, they may reject may be one of the reasons why it. Also, remember to check out you don’t get shortlisted. As of 01 spelling mistakes throughout the January 2021, the New Z83 form form and correct them before was introduced and has been submitting. effective since then. The government won’t consider any applica- • Section A, B, C & D tion made with the old form. So, Accurately note down the job it is your duty as an applicant to application number as stated in ensure that the form you are using the job ad and specify which posifor your job applications is the tion and the department you are newly approved form. applying for, including your availability. Double-check your perUse the following tips: sonal and contact details after you • Effective ways to complete have filled the form to ensure that your Z83 application form they are accurate.
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• Section E, F, and G Even if you attach your detailed CV that includes your education, work experience, and references, you will still need to fill in the information on the form. • Declaration Sign and date the declaration section and remember to attach all the necessary documents required. Once you have filled out all the details on the form, proofread and get a third party to go through your application to identify and rectify errors and then submit it with the required documents to the address stipulated on the job advert.
“This year there is so relevant because it’s the year of Charlotte Maxeke - Realising women’s rights, an activist of Women’s rights. Unfortunately, this celebration cannot be felt from a clean and happy heart but from a bleeding heart, the reason being Asiphelelanga,” she said in the introduction. “In one of the seminars I once attended, the SAPS said most cases of reported GBV women were the provoking factor, I urge women to know their worth and walk away because killing women has become a norm, “One might not be a victim, but with no doubts, we are affected. I am posing this question to all, for how long must this go on, and for how long must we say enough is enough. Are we just saying enough is enough, or are we ready to act? “I disagree with the president labeling GBV as the second pandemic in the country because we really don’t have space left for this second pandemic. “This norm has to change; it’s time to stand up and give them necessary and full support. Tell the person next to you that enough is enough,” Women In mining celebrated and “This calls for urgent action that recognised by AfriSam at the WIM meeting. is our intervention; I believe we allowed victims to lead this camBy Samkelo Sibiya other down, and that’s what we paign themselves for too long,” said aimed to do with the event.” Advocate Masinga. friSam hosted the Women Women guest speakers were Ipeleng Mogorosi, the occuIn Mining, women’s day to invited to talk to women in the pational mineral inspector, said celebrate women in the minaudience; one of the speakers was empowering women in the space ing industry at the Olifantsfontein Advocate Patricia Masinga, head of of mining is relevant; since women Aggregates. Bareng Mngomezulu, correctional centre Kgosi Mampuru were introduced into mining, there AfriSam’s W IM Gauteng management. have been challenges that had to be Chairperson, said: “The event was Advocate Masinga educated looked at and dealt with. themed under the theme ‘You Got the audience on types of abuses “Men’s protective gear is different This Sister’ #YGTS, we discuss and the warnings of abuse both from women’s gear, these are some issues like GBV particularly in the in a relationship and at the work- of the things we all have to consider, mining space, some of the conplace. She urged women to break and another thing we check is that Bareng Mngomezulu, AfriSam WIM Chair cerns within the workspace were the silence and build each other; is the environment right for women address the audience in attendance. discussed as well. she also warned women to stop to work at,” said Mogorosi. “Since mining has been a maleprovoking men. “Women continue to be empowdominated industry for a long time, like women taking leadership posiThe slogan of the event was ‘you “We are gathered here to venerate ered with more programmes introwe also get to address changes that tions, breaking cultural stereotypes, can always tell who the strong and celebrate the 1956 Queens and duced into the industry to cater to come with a woman being now in and preparing men not to take the women are, Mngomezulu said those their exceptional work, of course. women’s needs. Bear in mind men the space of men. The topics of our possibility of women taking over are the ones “you see building one These are the women who stood up have dominated this space for ages,” meetings vary as we cover topics not in a bad way,” she joked. another up instead of tearing each for freedom against equality. she said.
AfriSam celebrates women in mining
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TEMBISA NETBALL ASSOCIATION UNDER 13
POSITION
The second leg of the Tembisa Netball Association League begins
LOG STANDING #
NAME OF CLUB
GP
WIN
DRAW
LOSE
GF
GA
GD
POINTS
1
Sibongumusa
11
10
0
1
163
41
122
20
2
Super Girls
10
8
0
2
123
96
95
16
3
Unique Divas
11
7
0
4
120
56
-64
14
4
Kempton P West
10
6
1
3
114
31
83
13
5
Blackbirds
10
3
1
6
75
124
-49
7
6
Smash
10
3
0
7
76
124
-48
6
7
Thumamina
10
3
0
7
43
91
-48
6
8
KPNC
10
2
0
8
36
144
-108
4
9
Golden Girls
10
2
0
8
26
140
-114
4
GP
WIN
DRAW
LOSE
GF
GA
GD
POINTS
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POSITION
UNDER 15 #
NAME OF CLUB
1
Sibongumusa
12
10
0
2
167
58
109
20
2
Love and Peace
13
9
1
3
178
97
81
19
3
Super Gals
12
7
1
4
121
88
33
15
4
Smash
12
7
0
5
120
94
26
14
5
Thumamina
12
7
0
5
88
80
8
14
6
Manong
13
6
0
7
140
100
40
12
7
Golden Girls
12
6
0
6
78
131
-209
12
8
Unique Divas
12
5
1
6
144
106
38
11
9
Ligers
12
1
1
10
42
137
-95
2
GP
WIN
DRAW
LOSE
GF
GA
GD
POINTS
UNDER 17 POSITION
under 17 are one second place. Founder of Super Gals, Theo Ndlovu decided to start what would become the first and the only netball league in Thembisa with just four teams. The league is still looking for sponsors. If you'd like to sponsor Tembisa Netball Association contact +27 63 229 0260.
#
NAME OF CLUB
1
KNC
7
7
0
0
126
39
87
14
2
Super Girls
7
3
1
3
87
73
14
7
3
Kempton P West
5
1
0
4
33
61
-28
4
GP
WIN
DRAW
LOSE
GF
GA
GD
POINTS
9
8
0
1
102
45
157
18
OPEN TEAMS
POSITION
T
he 2021/22 Premier League season continues to become popular in Thembisa. The second leg started on 21st August 2021. The Singomusa remains on the top of the league with 167 for under 13s, and 109 for under 15s. Whereas the Super Gals Netball Club under 13 division, under 15,
#
NAME OF CLUB
1
KNC
2
Super Girls
10
9
0
1
211
66
145
18
3
Blackbirds
10
7
0
3
137
81
56
14
4
Smash
10
5
0
5
126
118
8
10
5
Ligers
9
2
0
7
12
142
-130
6
6
K&T
10
2
0
8
81
175
-94
4