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akmore - 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 being victims of crime,” said Constable Serakwana.
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Faulty meter leaves resident with a hefty bill by Dumisani Hlatswayo
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faulty meter has left a family in Ivory Park with a hefty bill. This month, Paulina Shilubane received a call from the municipality that her account was R129,000. If she didn’t settle it, her water would be cut off. Mrs. Shilubane, who works as a cleaner, and lost her husband a few months ago, is not happy with how the Ivory Park office handles her complaint. Mrs. Shilubane contacted The Olifants News to ask for help after being sent from pillar to post by the office. “The problem started when they replaced meters. I normally paid R88, and when I received my first bill around 2019, it said I owed R1600. So they said I must make an arrangement to settle that amount,” she said. According to Mrs. Shilubane, she and her late husband went to Ivory Park to enquire about this strange amount. The office said they must settle the amount, although Mr. Shilubane was unemployed at the time. “The following month, when we went to the same office to make our monthly payment, we were surprised by another hefty bill. This time they said we must pay R3000,” recalled Mrs. Shilubane. “They asked me if I don’t have a car wash or tenants. I told them no, I don’t have any of those things, that I live only with my family. I even asked them to come and make inspections to find out what the problem was. But they didn’t come.” Mrs. Shilubane’s bill kept on increasing each month. The following month when she went to
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I make another payment, her bill was around R7,000. A month that came after that, the bill had ballooned to R12,000. “They sent me to another office which sent me back to Ivory Park. They said maybe there must be a leaking pipe somewhere. So right now, I only pay the amount that I can afford via Shoprite Money Market.” All questions sent to Ekurhuleni municipality were also referred to
Joburg Municipality. “Kindly note that Ivory Park is not part of the City of Ekurhuleni. In terms of municipal boundaries, it falls under the City of Johannesburg. The office visited as mentioned in the query can therefore not be the office of the City of Ekurhuleni. We advise that you direct the query to the City of Johannesburg,” said the email from the City. Attempts to reach the Joburg Municipality office drew a blank.
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vory Park SAPS detectives are calling on members of the public to locate the man in the picture. The man, Ncediso Qolweni, 37, is wanted in connection with domestic violence-related murder that happened in Ivory Park’s Extension Two nine years ago. During a fit of rage, Qolweni allegedly stabbed his then 50-yearold girlfriend multiple times after seeing her wearing shoes he didn’t know. She succumbed later in the hospital due to injuries. According to the police, Qolweni
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was arrested and granted bail along the way. He was supposed to have appeared in the Tembisa Magistrate court in March this year but chose to abscond. Ivory Park police officers have been to his last known address in Ivory Park since he absconded from the Tembisa Magistrate Court, violating his bail condition. Qolweni is originally from Engcobo, Eastern Cape. The detective officer in the matter, Constable Edmond Lebopo, would appreciate it if anyone with information contacts him on 079 364 1541 to restore justice to the victim’s family.
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Ivory Park artist drops an EP album by Dumisani Hlatswayo
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ong Man (born Josè Carlos Macuacua) is a hip hop artist passionate about motivating people with his music. The Ivory Park-based muso is also a producer. He has been making music for the past ten years. He released his first single in 2013 and has never looked back ever since. Rong Man said: “I was influenced by my neighbor who played old-school underground hip hop. I then started writing my own lyrics. Telling Kasi stories through music, hoping one day I will inspire someone.” This year, Rong Man decided to release an EP titled “Hosi” or God. The EP has six hot tracks. The opening song, Ndzilo (fire) introduces you to Rong Man’s rare rhymes and punchlines. In this song, he raps about the hustle and how unfair the music industry can
be. He unabashedly tells us that fire is what he is bringing to the game with his music. “I’ve seen artists crying because they never got what they deserve. Or because the industry is controlled by selfish people who use upcoming artists and never give them credit for their work,” said Rong Man. Another song that hip hop fans should look out for is Peace, a manifest song to Rong Man. Peace is something that can happen every day, regardless you do music or not. There’s always someone hating your hustle or wanting what you have. In the song I say I want peace and distance from all that negative energy,” he added. Connect with Rong Man on the following social media platforms: G Ö e Ê
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Schools motivational tour a success By Samkelo Sibiya
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alesa Mailula, who hails from Thembisa, Winnie Mandela, initiates empowerment programmes through Dipalesa Foundation, which aims to tackle social issues facing women and children. She is also known as a pageant queen who currently holds the Miss Beauty and Harmony queen title. Through the title, she hopes to empower young people and fulfill her duties, recently she has initiated the Let me take your mindset to high school motivational drive. “The drive took place under the circumstances of seeing a lot of grade seven’s being under the influence of High School hearsays. “Through this drive, we mentor them and prepare them emotionally and mentally for high school life. They believe that high school is about fun and freedom, while they forget the real reason for going to high school: academics. Recently the Dipalesa Foundation visited Tlamatlama Primary School in Thembisa in partnership with Mkhabela Obedience Foundation, where they delivered a motivational talk. Mailula also initiated the Buwa Mosadi online campaign, which aims at uplifting women. “It is a platform for women to voice their voice and be heard, the
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stats on GBV are high, and there should be a platform for women to communicate. “The campaign was initiated on August 09 on women’s day, the reason why is that we celebrate women nationally but at the same time are getting violated, some of them on the very same day,” said Mailula. Raphael Dhlamini, Vice-Chair of Mkhabela Obedience Foundation (MOF), joined the Dipalesa Foundation during their Tlamatlama in community empowerment and Primary School motivational tour. laying a helping hand where it is They engaged with the kids and needed most. shed some insights into the life that “Partnering with Dipalesa awaited them in high school. Foundation, it’s a start for more Dhlamini said MOF proud itself projects to come, clothing drive,
school drives, and more. “For more of our work, please visit our social pages on Facebook at Mkhabela Obedience Foundation and follow Dipalesa Foundation as well,” said Dhlamini.
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Four men arrested for mob-related murders by Dumisani Hlatswayo
in the area, were severely beaten has called on the community to with sjamboks. They all suc- desist from taking the law into ocal detectives have cumbed to their injuries at the their own hands. “ If these vicar rested four men scene, notwithstanding the best tims were as guilty of crimes in Kaalfontein, near efforts by the paramedics to they have been accused of, what Midrand, for alleged kidnapping assist two of them, who were still prevented these suspects from and subsequent murders of three alive. working with the police through men accused of a spate of crimes The station commander of the already existing structures to committed in the area. The four, the Ivory Park SAPS, Brigadier arrest and bring them to justice,” whose ages range from 28 to 59, David Mbongeni Ngcobo, has said Brigadier Ngcobo. were picked up at their homes welcomed his officers’ swift The four will be charged after being pointed out by a wit- response in effecting the arrests. with murder and appear in the ness when they picked one of the Brigadier Ngcobo, who was Tembisa Magistrate’s Court as victims. at the scene as soon as he was early as this week to answer The victims, alleged to be informed about the incident, con- charges levelled at them. Further responsible for a spate of crimes demned these brutal murders and arrests cannot be ruled out.
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R25 billion invested in infrastructure - Xhakaza by Staff Writer
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he City Of Ekurhuleni has invested R25 billion in infrastructure development. This was revealed by the Member of the Mayoral Committee for Economic Development, Cllr Nkosindiphile Xhakaza. He met representatives of the business community to discuss service delivery programmes. Speaking at the Benoni Country Club, Xhakaza said: “We have paid much attention to the development of 16 mega housing projects to deal with the challenge of an informal settlement in the City. All these human settlement projects require the intervention and involvement of businesses for the City to be able to deliver on them.” According to Xhakaza, the City spends money on developing water reservoirs to ensure the security of the water supply. “We had to invest some of our budgets on the aging water pipeline to ensure that our communities have access to clean water”, revealed Xhakaza. “We have also invested in the supply of energy, building electricity substation, roads, and ICT network in the City”. “For the next five years, we
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Dagga dealer nabbed following a tip-off by Dumisani Hlatswayo
for the tip-off. He has called this a responsible civic duty that all lawvory Park police arrested a abiding community members should 36-year-old man suspected of emulate. dealing in dagga. His arrest “On behalf of all of us at the police follows a tip-off by an anonymous station, we are thankful for the public member, who alerted the information, and our speedy arrests police with the man’s illicit dealings. are our way of saying we are always Acting on the information, the offi- ready to act,” said Brigadier Ngcobo cers followed the lead and caught All public members wishing to the suspect. The police then confis- report any crime or criminal activcated all the dagga the suspect was ity anywhere in the precinct will dealing in. remain anonymous. The crime stop The man was taken to custody number is 08600 10111. in Ivory Park. He faces a charge of Brigadier Ngcobo said he believes dealing in dagga and will appear in that the crime rate in Ivory Park can the Tembisa Magistrate Court soon. decrease drastically if the commuBrigadier Ngcobo has thanked the nity adopts the habit of being the community members responsible eyes and ears of the police.
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Community centre thankful for donations by Samkelo Sibiya
T need to focus on maintenance of infrastructures such as road refurbishment and other maintenance projects.” He said that the City’s priority is to ensure there is billing integrity and revenue management. “We believe that if our customers are satisfied with the billing and so is the collection by the City. “The cost of providing water is a challenge for the City, and we are still looking for ways to ensure that we cover our cost and reinvest in the infrastructure, said Xhakaza.
The City has surpassed the mark on unqualified audit opinion, which reflects the effectiveness of the internal control system and the City’s commitment to deal with corruption. The City of Ekurhuleni has regular meetings with businesses, discussing various topics to nurture relations between the two parties. Aptly titled “City Meets Business,” these meetings are held monthly, and information sharing includes the Aerotropolis, City Planning, Campaigns, Budget, and other service delivery-related matters.
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he Tawana community, NPO, would like to thank Lebone Rivoningo Developments for donating clothes to the organisation on September 18th, 2021. Lebone Rivoningo developments donated clothes for adults and children to the Tawana community orphanage. Mbuso Kwinda (Media liaison) said Lebone collected the clothes during their drive with a youth engagement session. “The founder of Lebone Rivoningo development Modjadji Modjaji is dedicated to giving back to the community,” said Kwinda. Tawana community NPO allows any donation. If you would like to donate, please get in touch with Mbuso on 061 258 1583 or Sylvia Mofokeng (founder) on +27 72 703 4131
Mbuso Kwinda, Tawana Community centre media liaison shares a word of appreciation on behalf of the organisation.
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n Celebration of the Heritage Month — Kamoraleng launched its marketing campaign: ‘Meet us halfway, we’ll lead the way’ as they explore Midrand’s hidden gems whilst narrating our authentic stories through camera lenses. A mini tour was organised to visit all the attraction places in Midrand: • The Orchards Executive Accommodation — a fourstar accommodation in Glen Austin there is a wild fig tree which has a huge truck which, when looking it from a distance resembles the big five. This traditional African Village, known as Shango la hashu in Tshivenda offers a true African accommodation experience in rondavels which are decorated and adorned to reflect the different traditional tribes of Africa. Each room is dedicated to a South African tribe or a notable tribal tribe and is decorated with paintings and artifacts from tribes to capture theme in essence and presence in South African culture. • At the heart of Midrand, is the Grand Central Airport, one of the oldest airports in the country with a rich history. In a very short distance, is a Gautrain Station, in close proximity is Gallagher Convention Centre and the Africa’s biggest mall, Mall of Africa. • Midrand is also a home for equestrian sport, is also a home for Enos Mosotho Mafokate, the first black South African jockey to break the racial
barriers whom was invited to compete in showjumping at Wembley Stadium in London in the 80’s. • We welcomes you to our beautiful city, Midrand to view the stone age rocks at the mall heritage site — The Boulders Mall has been built on top of rocks • This affirms Midrand is the fastest growing town in the Southern Africa. The Kamoraleng concept The concept was developed by award winning veteran journalist, a communication specialist, a brands expert, a highly networked strategist and an entrepreneur — Develd Monyai. Kamoraleng Heritage Institute is a research company which was formed specifically to safeguard and to preserve our heritage, our history and our indigenous knowledge through by telling our African stories through documentaries. It’s evidence from available literature that our African stories are written and doctored by the historicans coming from abroad. The information found in their archives are distorted and their stories are not original and our authentic. Hence, there is a need to stimulate abroad based sharing of these stories to win a war against western domination, before it slowly destroys our African pride. Our heritage and history was preserved through storytelling passed on from one generation to the next for moral principles purposes. Our heritage is our identity and defines our existence as people driven by love, wisdom, knowledge, peace, purity and purpose. Research & Development Our market research was focused
on profiling deserving individuals from political struggle, cultural activism, geographical landmarks. We collected our material through collection of visual (filming) with the view to develop accessible interactive data for research posterity of our history. It also incorporated oral interviews which will be available on internet. The material will be available for both scholarly and general use. Our social history examines the lives of ordinary people, our experiences and beliefs, and captures a broad range of quotidian historical data such as lifestyle, dress, diet and behavioral codes. South Africa post 1994 and the digital moment simultaneously bring together fresh ways of remembering and shaping our understanding of ourselves as individuals and as a collective not confined by a perimeter or geographical location, heritage and social history. This period can be seen as the time of the ‘archive’ where a reimagination of identity, culture, history and place develops. Preapartheid renditions of history are now replaced with national narratives of ‘liberation’ history. Kamoraleng Heritage Institute founder, Develd Monyai sisps the water from the statue of the ‘Rain Queen’ the majesty Modjadj of Balobedu nation. This is a traditional African Village, known as Shango la hashu offers a true African accommodation experience in rondavels which are decorated and adorned to reflect the different traditional tribes of Africa. Each room is dedicated to a South African tribe or a notable tribal tribe andis decorated with paintings and artifactsfrom tribes to capturetheme in essence and presence in South African culture.
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he place today we call Thembisa was once a kingship of the AmaNdebele people. According to the South African History Archive notes, Thembisa was established in 1957 on a farm owned by Mr. JHM Meyer and Mrs. MWZ van Wyk. The land was purchased at R3.52 a hectare with funding from the National Housing Commission and government loans. Thembisa then became a new home to residents who were removed from Sterkfontein, Verwoerdburg, Irene, Six Mile, Edenvale, Witfontein, Kempton Park, Modderfontein, Mooifontein, and Alexandra. Chief Macingwane II said: “I am surprised about the exclusion of isiNdebele in Thembisa and across Gauteng. The exclusion of isiNdebele has been worrying me for years. Hence I appealed to everyone, including the Department of Basic
Education as well. According to a government official I spoke to a year ago, discussions of introducing isiNdebele in Thembisa were underway.” According to the chief, he knows many teachers in Thembisa who are capable of teaching isiNdebele. He knows about 15 teachers who are now teaching in the former KwaNdebele. “They have been ready for a long time,” he said. Chief Macingwane II revealed that people of isiNdebele culture and language roots are in Randjespark. The chief said amaNdebele had to move Siyabuswa and other areas by force. “That’s where King Mabhoko the first was born. All the Ndebeles that you see in Siyabuswa were forcefully removed here by the colonials. Randjespark belongs to us,” explained the chief. The Gauteng Department Of Basic Education was not available to issue a comment about the inclusion of isiNdebele.
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LIMA hosts Heritage Cup by Dumisani Hlatswayo
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ima Sports Programme will continue to make a difference to the community of Thembisa. According to the LIMA Sports Programme, Derrick Maphoru, his organisation decided to commemorate Heritage Day with sports. “Since we all take pride in our Heritage no matter how heterogeneous we are as a country. I thought, why not celebrate it through sport? Where we can have fun and have the kids do what they love, in that way we celebrate two things, our Heritage and our love for sports,” said Maphoru. He said the inspiration to launch the Heritage Cup was after he had seen the kids in Thembisa needed
something to keep them busy. Also, an opportunity to nurture their talent from a younger age. “Being able to have this cup would be of great importance, not only regarding sport but to have the little ones knowing that your Heritage is important too.” Maphoru said LIMA focuses on each individual on a platform that identifies their socio-economic issues. As an organisation, they encourage young people to do their level best on the field and encourage them to do well at school. “We teach them basic discipline skills like respect for one another and their elders. For each achievement made, we reward the children, which also encourages them to try harder in all situations they encounter in life. It motivates them
to do more and do better. We also attract children to our program by creating a fun day to compete against one another. This allows them to have a hunger to participate more and be competitive,” he explains. Playing chess results in better brain function, it improves cognitive memory skills, and it is a game that encourages critical strategic thinking and attention. With the ability to play chess, children improve their concentration span, not only on the game but also on an educational level,” he says. For more information, people can contact LIMA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Or call Derrick on this number 078 401 1726.