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TOP KANDIDAAT: DA se Mmusi Maimane glo die provinsie het potensiaal.

Die DA Premier-kandidaat, Mmusi Maimane, en ‘n groep ondersteuners het op Donderdag 6 Februarie Brackenhurst besoek.

Die besoek vorm deel van die DA se verkiesingsveldtog, wie duidelik maak dat hul hoop om die Gauteng Provinsie oor te wen in hierdie jaar se verkiesing.

Maimane het die gemeenskapslede wat teenwoordig was in Afrikaans gegroet. Die charismatiese DA-leier erken egter dat sy Afrikaans nog baie oefening benodig, en hoop dat hy vlot in Afrikaans sal wees teen die tyd wat hul die provinsie verteenwoordig. Hy het die gehoor verder in Engels aangespreek en verduidelik dat die ANC nie ‘n vyand is nie. Hy verduidelik dat hul optog nie teen die ANC is nie, maar teen hul mislukking.

“Die eerste keer wat ek gestem het, het ek my merk by die ANC naambeeld gemaak; maar dit was die progressiewe ANC van Nelson Mandela en Mbeki. Ons kan egter nie naïef wees nie, die ANC van vandag het misluk,” sê Maimane. “Ek het vroeër vandag Vosloorus besoek en tot my verbasing is daar mense wat nie eens ‘n toilet het nie; dit is onaanvaarbaar. Wanneer die DA die provinsie neem sal ons werk om hierdie mislukking reg te maak, al moet ons bekend staan as die goewerment wat toilette gelewer het, ten minste sal ons weet ons het iets vir die land gelewer.”

Maimane het ook ander punte aangespreek, onder meer BEE, die ekonomie, werke, opvoeding en die befaamde e-tol stelsel.

“BEE is ‘n noodsaaklike program. Ons kan nie die historiese wanbalans ignoreer nie, maar die program was nooit bedoel om besigheid te penaliseer nie. BEE sal positiewe verandering teweeg bring in die hande van die regte regering,” het Maimane gesê. “Kwotas plaas nie die regte person in die kantoor nie, dit kan selfs teen die balans van die skaal uitwerk,” voeg hy by.

Tydens die vraag-en-antwoord sessie het Maimane gesê dat hy nie ‘n e-tag besit nie en nie bereid is om te betaal nie; ‘n stelling wat met toejuiging deur die gehoor ontvang is. ‘n Gemeenskapslid het aan tame TIMES gesê dat hy Maimane se besoek waardeer het, maar dat indien die DA die provinsie wil oorwen in die komende verkiesing,hulle die gemeenskappe wat nog nie blou stem nie, moet nader.

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Share a Little, Save a Life:

A note from Become a stem cell donor today the Editor Of all things bright and beautiful, the sunflower stands tall. Always lifting its head, always looking up, always seeking the warmth and the light.

What better symbol of hope than a Sunflower in a world which is so often dark and made darker still by the onset of a tragic illness?

Simple, bold and strong, it is a universal symbol, used by many organisations around the world, always as a symbol of light and strength and hope.

Founder-Director of the Sunflower Fund, Tina Botha’s teenage son, Chis Corlett, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. His only chance of survival was a bone marrow stem cell transplant. At the time The South African Bone Marrow Registry (SAMBR) had less than 1000 donors. After his first unsuccessful autologous transplant and an unsuccessful search over 6 million donors worldwide for a second unmatched transplant, Tina began her crusade to find him a suitable donor.

During this time, in 1999, The Sunflower Fund formed in support of the SABMR and was inspired by Chris Corlett and Darren Serebro’s heroic struggle against leukaemia.

It was formed by a group of parents whose children had contracted leukaemia, and in some cases lost their battle against it. Their aim was to increase the number of donors on SABMR. They hoped to give Chris and other

patients a chance at finding a suitable donor.

Their hard work paid off and Chris had a donor. He underwent his second transplant and life seed normal. Unfortunately, Chris relapsed and passed away.

Sunflowers of Hope was painted by Chris before his death. Other, in their days of darkness, have done the same. What a better symbol to be attached to a cause, which Chris and Darren fought so bravely for.

The Sunflower fund has to generate funds to fight this good fight, but they still need more donors.

Finding the correct donor match depends on tissue type and because people’s genetic makeup is so varied and their tissue types are inherited characteristics, the chance of finding a suitable match is slim. In South Africa we have even more unique combinations of tissue types and therefore we need larger registry that proportionately reflects these unique tissue types.

The people of South Africa are what it takes to help the Sunflower Fund save lives.

You may be someone’s only chance, so why not give a little to save a life?

For more information on joining the South African Bone Marrow Registry or if you have any other queries regarding the Sunflower Fund or donating to the work that they do, call toll free: 0800 12 10 82 or call Shelby at 082 467 5427.

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This past week has indeed been one of my better ones since this year began, and as I sit here trying to put my finger on what exactly it is that makes me feel this way, all I can attribute to this is the phenomenon of getting involved.

We had quite an interesting week with the weekend’s voter registrations, the midweek visit from the DA’s Provincial Premier candidate and various other inspiring community related developments.

I think that often we are too hard on ourselves because things do not happen as they are expected to, or because we initially don’t look like we are even interested in participating.

I say this referring to the born-free generation.

But then when the time comes to act, we act. A huge shout-out to Jeané Joubert, Nicole Delpede, Antoinette Volschenk, Monique Stander and all the born-frees who registered this past weekend. tame TIMES were involved in the annual Alberton Business League Bowls and the Parkrun.

By Ndu Ngwenya These activities must have also contributed to my ‘feel good week’. I encourage young and old to try these activities, even if it’s to just break out of routine.

I could go on and on about the week behind us, but I feel it would serve better if I close off this week with a Lee Ann Womack lyric: “When you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance.”

Stay blessed.

Donate blood and show some love February, the month of love, is celebrated as a romantic day to declare one’s love for another. At the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) we celebrate this love every month. Make a patient’s Valentine’s Day special this year by donating blood.

All blood groups are very important. However Group O is the group that is often in short supply. The demand for this is much higher as it can be used for patients of all other blood groups. If you belong to the blood groups A and AB, why not consider becoming a platelet donor? Platelet donation is a simple process that takes about one and a half hours to

complete. The blood is processed through a cell separator, which retains the platelets and returns the other blood components to the donor’s system. This procedure enables people to donate platelets every month.

According to Vanessa Raju, Communications Manager at the SANBS, their daily collection of blood needs to be 3000 units in order to maintain a good blood stock level.

The SANBS therefore encourages all eligible donors to share their liquid love this month and commit to donating blood a minimum of four times a year. As a gesture to say “thank you” the SANBS has a special gift for those who donate four units in a calendar year.

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Sixteen injured in taxi crash

Reader’s thoughts:

Ndu Ngwenya ndu@tametimes.co.za

The driver of a minibus taxi tragically died on Friday 7 February when his taxi overturned near the R59 interchange.

The taxi collided with a tree at about 06:00 in the morning, causing the death of the driver and injuries to all the passengers.

Emergency services had to make use of the Jaws of Life to extricate entrapped

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passengers from the wreckage.

The injuries varied from minor to three critical. Paramedics arrived on scene and immediately began treatment on the injured occupants of the taxi.

The passengers were transported to hospitals in the area and the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Phuza Thursday

(Published on 28 January 2014)

As per my daily routine I go to teach every afternoon. I was in the vehicle with my four kids and another teacher. We take the N12 Kimberley every day.

As we were just passing the Sun Hotel (the old Formula One) I asked my friend if he saw what the truck just did. That’s when I completely slowed down.

The robots were red. There was a line of traffic on either side. The truck was facing down heading towards Alberton town. He drove over the island, cut across the main road on the wrong side and headed for the off-ramp. As he took the turn for the off-ramp he knocked the kerb. At that time I was the first car waiting to take off (at the side of the hotel). At the speed he was going when he

knocked the kerb his truck tilted slightly and that’s when all his crates started falling off the truck. I panicked. As the crates started falling bottles started breaking.

Other concerned drivers started reversing an allowed me to reverse or else the bottles would have all landed on by bonnet.

I am a Muslim and beer is totally forbidden for me. We were more in shock that our car was now contaminated with the beer and the stink was disgusting.

To my disgust this truck driver carried on almost halfway down the ramp. Only when he realised what had happened did he stop.

I immediately had to leave because I needed to get my car cleaned. God saved us from another man’s hurry and negligence.

The wreckage that left one dead and sixteen injured.

He-Man: Alberton men invited to share

By Clara Freedman

There are times in our lives when we are faced with making decisions that will affect not only our own lives, but those of others around us. We often put off and delay making up our minds, thinking or hoping the problems will resolve themselves. Most of the time it is the fear of facing reality and then taking steps to overcome those fears.

It is at times like these that you will find there is help, help from people who care; reaching out to you, helping you to not give up and walking the road with you.

Openness and admitting to a problem are not the only solution; an additional route to a solution present themselves in the form of a sympathetic and trustworthy ear, that trustworthy person you can turn to for assistance and guidance without fear of judgment.

He-Man is a relaxed environment where men of any age, race and situation can come and share their troubles and find that sympathetic ear. Situated at AmcareSteppingstone (behind the Lemon Tree Centre), the sessions will commence on 18 March. This project was established as a response to a question posed by tame TIMES’ columnist Nieto Hernandez, in a piece titled ‘Time to man-out?’

(Available at www.tametimes.co.za) Attendees and supporters of the group will be identified with a knotted blue and green

ribbon. The knot in the ribbon serves as a reminder not to give up. When there seems to be no light in sight, as if you are alone, do not give up. Victory waits just around the next turn, whether you are on the road to recovery or beginning a new life filled with hope. The peace of mind gained from a problem shared, reduces any problem to half a problem.

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NG Kerk AlbertonSuid reik uit Amy-Mae Campbell @Amzymaeq twitter.com

Audrey Mothibe (mede-stigter van Dinokaneng), Corneil du Plessis (dominee by Alberton-Suid), Jacqui Lesito (mede-stigter van Dinokaneng), Theunis de Ridder (jeugwerker by Alberon-Suid), Kobie du Plessis (lidmaat van die Alberton-Suid gemeente) en Werner Schroeder (predikant by Alberton-Suid).

Die NG Alberton-Suid gemeente het op 1 Februarie glimglagte op baie gesigte gesit toe hulle kospakkies voorsien het aan minderbevoorregte lede van die Suidheuwels-gemeenskap in Johannesburg-Suid.

Laas jaar het die kerk ‘n golfdag gereël saam met tame TIMES om fondse in te samel vir dié nuwejaarsuitreikgeleentheid. Vanuit hierdie fondse, en danksy gemeenskapsondersteuning, kon die gemeente 600 kospakkies opmaak en aflewer by arm gesinne in die woonstelblokke rondom Montanus Laerskool, in Moffatview, by bejaardes in Karina Place en Northern Place, en by die Dinokaneng HIVgemeenskapsorganisasie. Elke kospakkie het twee brode, blikkieskos en groente bevat met ‘n Bybelversie daarby. Alberton-Suid gemeentelede en vrywilligers het ook by elke deur vir die mense gebid nadat hulle die kospakkie oorhandig het.

Die nuwejaarsuitreik het die gemeente se jaarlikse Kersfeesuitreik in Desember verplaas, omdat die gemeente voel dat daar baie meer liefdadigheidsuitreike rondom Kerstyd plaasvind as in die Nuwejaar.

“Nou wanneer almal platsak is wil ons ingryp en hulle help,” verduidelik dominee Cornelius du Plessis van die Alberton-Suid gemeente. Die uitreik was ook ‘n platform waarop die Alberton-Suid gemeente die NGKlipriviersberg gemeente kon help om hulself

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te bemark in die Suidheuwels-gemeenskap.

Die Klipriviersberg-gemeente sukkel tans finansieel en volgens dominee Du Plessis is dit sy gemeente se plig om ook uit te reik na kerke in nood.

Die kospakkies is by die Klipriviersberggemeente opgemaak en Alberton-Suid het ook gratis pamflette oor die Klipriviersberggemeente gedruk en uitgedeel in die gemeenskap. Deur die jare het Alberton-Suid meer betrokke geraak by die Suidheuwelsgemeenskap; hulle hou gereeld Bybelstudie hier en stuur af en toe mans om die bejaardes te help met opknappingswerk in hulle huise.

Volgens Jacqui Moshatane, stigter en direkteur van die Dinokaneng HIVorganisasie, is die gemeenskap baie dankbaar vir Alberton-Suid se deurlopende ondersteuning. “Ek dink ons het ‘n pragtige verhouding met NG Kerk Alberton-Suid.

[Hulle] verstaan hoe ons werk en gee om vir die kwesbare lede van die gemeenskap.

Die gesinne hier weet dat daar iemand is wat vir hulle omgee,” het Moshatane dankbaar gesê.

Die Alberton-Suid gemeente spandeer jaarliks ongeveer 10% van hulle inkomste aan uitreike soos hierdie. Volgens dominee Du Plessis is hy baie tevrede met die uitreik en dankbaar vir almal se insette. “Ek is veral opgewonde oor die mense wat kom help het en hulle gees en gesindheid. Almal het hulle kant gebring,” het hy tevrede gesê.

100 years and going strong Amy-Mae Campbell @Amzymaeq twitter.com

Ellen Gladys Williams was born on 13 February 1914 in Kimberly, at the dawn of World War One. This year, on Friday 13 February, Ellen turns 100 years old, and apart from a hip replacement, a hearing aid and cataracts in her eyes, she is as fit as a fiddle.

Ellen is the only one in her family to reach the 100-year mark. Her husband and all of her nine siblings have passed on, and the closest anyone in her family has come to her lifetime was her grandmother, who passed away at the age of 99. Ellen can still communicate perfectly and her mind is healthy. She remembers all of her loved ones and she suffers from no illnesses.

She is content with her life and now focuses on her children and grandchildren.

“I did a lot through God’s grace. I’ve done everything I wanted. I can now sit back and see what [they] do,” she says. Despite her age, Ellen can easily bend over to touch her toes. She cooks dinner every day and she even has Facebook. According to Ellen’s son, Arthur Williams, her recipe for a healthy life was good food, a loving family and keeping busy by travelling overseas and by selling various goods for profit.

Ellen Gladys Williams and her son Arthur Williams and her great-granddaughter Juaneva du Plessis.

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CANSA to host its 11th Shavathon CANSA (Cancer Association of South Africa) Governor, Manny de Freitas said that it feels almost unbelievable that the CANSA Shavathon is now 10 years old and that 2014 is the 11th National CANSA Shavathon.

“Hundreds of thousands of South Africans of all walks of life have shown their solidarity with cancer survivors at the past annual Shavathons, when they have either shaved or sprayed their hair,” De Freitas said “CANSA plans on making this year’s Shavathon the biggest yet,” explained De Freitas. As it has been done in previous years, corporates, schools and organisations will have the opportunity to host their own Shavathon between 24-28 February. Official CANSA Shavathon events will take place at shopping centres across the country on Saturday 1 March, where the cost to shave or spray (which is easily washed off) your hair or donate a ponytail is R50 for adults, and R25 for children under 12 years of age.

By shaving or spraying your hair, it is a visual sign of solidarity with those who have undergone and are undergoing cancer therapy when they loose their hair. In

addition to the options of shaving or spraying their hair, people also have the opportunity to purchase a CANSA Wrap for their hair (at a cost of R50) and to also donate their ponytail at CANSA Shavathons across the country.

Ponytail donations received by CANSA are handmade into wigs for cancer patients who have lost their hair as a result of their cancer treatment. Great pride is taken in making the wigs, to ensure the wig is as close to a natural look as possible. Wigs are available at all CANSA Care Centres and provided at no cost to the public. To donate a ponytail, hair must be at least 22cm in length, and must be clean and dry.

De Freitas said that all funds raised go to the important programmes that CANSA runs in the fight against cancer.

The harmful effects of marijuana The immediate effects of taking marijuana include rapid heartbeat, disorientation, lack of physical coordination, often followed by depression or sleepiness.

Some users suffer panic attacks or anxiety.

The problems do not end there, according to scientific studies the active ingredient in cannabis, THC, remains in the body for weeks or longer.

Marijuana smoke contains 50% to 70% more cancer-causing substances than tobacco smoke. One major research study reported that a single cannabis joint could cause as much damage to the lungs as up to five regular cigarettes smoked one after another. Long-time joint smokers often suffer from bronchitis.

The drug can affect more than your physical health. Studies in Australia in 2008 linked years of heavy marijuana use to brain abnormalities. This is backed up by earlier research on the long-term effects of marijuana, which indicate changes in the brain similar to those caused by long-term

abuse of other major drugs. A number of studies have shown a connection between continued marijuana use and psychosis.

Studies show that the mental functions of people who have smoked a lot of marijuana tend to be diminished.

The THC in cannabis disrupts nerve cells in the brain affecting memory.

Cannabis is one of the few drugs that causes abnormal cell division, which leads to severe hereditary defects.

A pregnant woman who regularly smokes marijuana or hashish may give birth prematurely to an undersized, underweight baby.

Over the last ten years, many children of marijuana users have been born with reduced initiative and lessened abilities to concentrate and pursue life goals. Studies also suggest that prenatal (before birth) use of the drug may result in birth defects, mental abnormalities and increased risk of leukemia 1 in children. (www.drugfreeworld.org)

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Musiek het die vermoë om te inspireer, dit kan mense patrioties aanmoedig of dit kan ‘n toneel onheilspellend omskep.

Elke toneel in ‘n fliek het een of ander ondersteunende melodie en ek het myself al gevang waar ek besig is met iets en die perfekte “soundtrack” vir die oomblik in my gedagtes hoor afspeel.

Maar musiek speel op ‘n ander manier ook n belangrike rol in die geskiedenis van die Kerk en eintlik die hele Jodedom. Psalms is

vol liedere, en baie van die geloofshelde in die Bybel het hulle harte teenoor die Here uitgestort in liedere.

Dink maar aan die lied van Moses of die loflied van Maria. Musiek en sang dra gebede.

Een van my gunsteling gebede is sekerlik Ps 139, waar David sy lewe in die teenwoordigheid van die Here bekyk en dan in die lied tot die besef kom dat die Here in ‘n oomblik sy hele lewe sien.

Mag jy beleef hoe jou gebed resoneer met die Hart van ons Vader.

Dink maar aan die lied van Moses of die loflied van Maria.

Musiek en sang dra gebede.

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Busting animal myths There are many different myths surrounding animals. Here are two fairly common beliefs that are not true and the facts are given.

MYTH: Worm under a dog’s tongue.

FACT: Unfortunately this myth is still believed today and causes untold pain and suffering to dogs. It is thought that dogs have a worm under their tongues and the removal of which is called ‘worming’ and is supposed to prevent the dog from biting, should he ever go crazy.

It results in the cutting out of the lingual fraenulum, which unfortunately contracts and curls up like a worm and strengthens the belief that it is indeed a worm. With this ligament cut out, the dog has no control over his tongue and this can result in the dog dying due to severe swelling of the mouth and an inability of the animal to drink or eat.

MYTH: Cats need to drink milk.

FACT: Cats do not need milk. It does not aid their metabolism or digestion. In fact, most cats can be lactose intolerant. Too much milk is likely to give them diarrhoea.

Some cats may experience diarrhoea after just a small amount of milk. A diet of healthy commercial cat food or raw food and water is all the cat needs to meet its dietary requirements.

Next time you hear something about an animal, check it out first.

Oudword is werklik nie vir sissies nie!

Die hare begin soos varings uit jou ore en neus rank en daar is ‘n konstante miswolk voor jou oë.

Mens kan nie meer behoorlik draf nie, want dan trek ‘n spier iewers en as Gysie te vinnig oor spoedhobbels ry dan voel dit of ek alweer ‘n maagbreek het.

Ek moet my kleinkinders omkoop met lekkers om my toonnaels met naelpolletoer te verf, omdat ek ook nie meer so ver vooroor kan buk nie.

Ag nee kyk, ek dink enige persoon bo die ouderdom van vyftig verdien ‘n trofee.

Ek het dit altyd so geniet om vir ure voor die stoof te staan en koek of beskuit te bak, maar my bene kan dit nie meer hou nie.

Ek het gewoonlik al my kinders se verjaarsdagkoeke gebak, en ek was baie kreatief met die versiersuiker kan ek gerus bysê, maar deesdae is dit makliker om dit sommer net eensklaps by die winkel te koop.

As die mense dan opmerk, “Mmm wat ‘n heerlike, sappige koek, is dit weer een van jou geheime reseppe Trixie?”, dan voel ek baie vernederd om te sê nee, maar ook te skuldig om te lieg en my kop te knik.

Ek sal darem nooit erkenning vat vir ‘n ander dame se harde werk in die kombuis nie.

So beweeg ek stadigaan na ander stokperdjies soos die stereotipiese bingo en brei, omdat ek net op een plek hoef te sit.

Ek was nou nooit ‘n superatleet of mal oor naellope nie, maar ek was darem toe ek jonger was meer aktief as wat ek nou is.

Gysie probeer my darem aanhits om saam met hom by drafklubs aan te sluit, sodat ons harte darem net die ekstra oemf kry wat dit nodig het om te weet dat dit nog ver nie tyd is om te gaan staan nie!

Tip: Al word jy ouer, luier, sieker en bietjiebietjie onaantrekliker as wat jy altyd was, moet jy nog leef.

Pas miskien net jou stokperdies bietjie aan, maar moet nie aanvaar dat jy net moet sit en vergaan nie.

Leef voluit tot die einde, al is dit eenvoudig.

beradingsentrum / counselling centre

Depression (4) Almost 20% of adolescents between the ages of fourteen and eighteen years suffer from different degrees of depression.

Suicide can be seen as one of the most visible effects of depression.

According to a study from the University of KwaZulu-Natal one out of every 12 South African high school pupils has tried to commit suicide.

Apart from the immediate effect of depression on the adolescent, which include a likelihood to criminal activities and dropping out of school, long term effects range from very

troubled teenage years on to that of an adult needing to cope with many additional challenges such as recurring depression, suicidal behaviour, substance abuse, not furthering studies after school, having poor work records and/or finding it difficult to find employment.

It is therefore of utmost importance that a parent have their child assessed if they suspect a possibility that their child might be suffering from depression.

Jahwe Rapha Counselling centre can be contacted on 082 495 8401.

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(birdwalk) followed by the number of people attending.

Mid-week walk - 19 February Organised walk for those with some extra time Time: 08:00 Venue: Entr. Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park Citizen science - 22 February Morné Brits will take a close look at all the information on plant and animal species in the Klipriviersberg gathered over the last 30 years. He will highlight the interesting and unusual finds and give a breakdown of the different groups, including plants, birds, mammals, spiders, insects, reptiles and more.

Time: 09:00 Venue: Entr. Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park RSVP: Leabrash@kolisa.co.za

Build a BURGER - 15 February Have you ever had the urge to build your own hamburger? Perhaps like a double thick burger topped with all the “bells and whistles” that you can imagine. Well here’s your chance. The Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Association will host a “Build a Burger” evening.

KNRA will supply all the ingredients and for R35 you can build your own unique burger.

Meet at the JCP entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park at 18:30.

RSVP leabrash@kolisa.co.za to book your spot. All proceeds will be used to fund the various 2014 projects in which the KNRA is involved.

Smart step family course Where: Alberton Methodist Church 17 Heidelberg Road New Market Estates When: Every Thursday from 27 March to 8 May, 19:00 – 21:00 What is this course about: This is a Christian course that teaches the keys to growing healthy relationships in stepfamilies. It provides practical, realistic solutions to issues that stepfamilies face.

This course will help married and soon-tobe married couples and is presented by Ron L Deal, who is a renowned expert in this field and is facilitated by members of the Alberton Methodist Church who have successfully raised stepchildren.

Cost: R225 per couple which covers all course material and refreshments. Please contact the Alberton Methodist Church at 011 907 2807 for more details. Only a limited number of seats available.

KNRA events Bird walk - 15 February Time: 06:30 Venue: Entr. Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park What to bring: Binoculars RSVP: It will be appreciated if you could RSVP via sms to 083 267 3494 if you will be coming. Just type in: “bw”

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Horticultural society meetings 12 & 26 February 12 February at 19:30 - a talk by Heather Balcombe on Bio-diversity in Urban Gardens, at Roosevelt Recreation Centre, Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park. Phone 082 951 1432.

26 February 26 at 09:30 - a morning of gardening questions and solutions hosted

by Andre Bimray from Efekto. The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanic Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Phone 082 951 1432.

Disability awareness event 21 February Believers Care Society is holding a disability awareness event starting 10:00 until 14:00, at 118 High Street, BCS Centre. The event will see all NPOs, PBOs, and NGOs, taking part in creating the heightened awareness concerning disability.

Believers Care Society is a non-profit organisation registered with the department of Social Development and SARS as a Public Benefit Organisation. The organisation has been involved in development of the community in the South of Johannesburg.

They have successfully implemented programmes, ranging from training and development, information and referrals, SMME support and the food bank.

Contact T Mayeza on 082 844 3225.

KlipSA’s SUL talk - 13 February Sustainable Health in the 21st Century Jane Mackenzie will unravel modern healthcare and suggest how we can make more informed choices about the food that we eat, how to grow mineral and nutrient dense food, discuss super foods and super herbs for radiant health as well as provide answers to some of your nutritional questions.

Time: 18:30 for 19:00 Venue: Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park Price: R30 (includes tea, coffee and light snacks) RSVP essential: sul@klipsa.org.za (only 50 seats available)

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Program: The Mighty Men Conference Please note that this program is just an indication of time and events. The Holy Spirit is in control.

Friday 7 March 2014 Sessions will begin at 18:30 and include worship services and the Word delivered by Danie Botha.

(Food and Cool drinks will be available from 15:00 - 23:00) (Dinner will be available from 16:30 - 18:00 and again from 21:00 to 23:00) Saturday 8 March 2014 Saturday’s sessions will begin with a worship service with Louis Britts at 08:30, followed by the Word delivered by Africa Mhlophe.

(Brunch will be served from 11:00 - 12:30) The services after lunch will commence at 14:30 with a worship service facilitated by Arno van Wyk, which will be followed by a prayer sessions in all prayer tents (expected to run till 21:00) Saturday’s last session will then commence with another worship session conducted by Franna Benade and followed by the Word delivered by Francois du Toit.

(Food and Cool drinks will be available throughout the day) (Dinner will be available from 16:30 - 18:00 and again from 21:00 to 23:00) Sunday 9 March 2014 Sunday’s session will be a program planned for the whole family and will start at 9:30.

Franna Benade will finish the weekend off on a high note with Worship and Word for the whole family. The closing of the conference will also incorporate news on the other Mighty Men Conferences and next year MMC Joburg.

Contact Details: MMC Info Line: 071 921 2554 MMC Website: MMC e-mail: info@mmcjoburg.co.za Tickets on: www.iticket.co.za Facebook: www.facebook.com/ MightyMenConferenceJoburg

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Krejcir accused denied bail weekend successes Alberton SAPS:

Jan Mofokeng, from the organised crime unit in Germiston, is the sixth suspect arrested in the kidnapping case that has kept Krejcir behind bars since November.

Two accused, of the five arrested, in a plot to kill Krejcir investigating officers, Paul O’Sulivan and Colonel Nkosana ‘Killer’ Ximba, have been denied bail.

Sergeant Nandi Nkosi and Zodumiso Biyela appeared in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on 6 February on Schedule 5 offence charges.

Magistrate Deon Schnetler stated due to the nature of the charges against Nkosi and Biyela, they needed to prove that it would be

in the interest of society to be granted bail.

Schnetler denied the accused bail as they did not fulfil the requirements.

The case was remanded to 18 February, when Nkosi and Biyela will join Siboniso Miya, Owen Serrero and Jacob Nare on charges of conspiracy, possession of an unlicensed firearm, possession of stolen vehicles and theft.

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with the attempted murder and kidnapping charges connected to Radovan Krejcir appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on 6 February for his official bail application.

Jan Mofokeng, from the organised crime unit in Germiston, is the sixth suspect arrested in the kidnapping case that has kept Krejcir behind bars since November.

The state advocate, Lethabo Mahiane argued that numerous witnesses in the kidnapping case have been threatened. Mashiane said some of the witnesses are in a protection program but not all of them.

Mashiane further argued that Mofokeng knew where the witnesses live and who their families are, therefore the court should oppose bail.

The case refers to an incident in June where the six suspects allegedly kidnapped and assaulted a man whose brother, known only as ‘Doctor’, disappeared with a 25kg shipment of drugs he had been recruited to help smuggle through OR Tambo International Airport. They are accused of keeping the man at Krejcir’s Money Point business in Bedfordview, Johannesburg, for four days and assaulting him.

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Kinderverkragter Safety first verdeel familie Amy-Mae Campbell

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‘n Man in Elsburg het op Maandagoggend 3 Februarie in die Germiston Streekshof verskyn op aangklagte van kinderverkragting en -molestering. Daar word vermoed dat die man sy twee sussies se kinders, almal tussen die ouderdom van 3 en 8-jaar, verkrag en gemolesteer het. Die beskuldigde het al twee keer om borgtog aansoek gedoen, maar dit is hom albei kere geweier. Sy regsverteenwoordiger het Maandagoggend laat opgedaag vir die hofsaak en die verhoor is toe uitgestel na 18 Februarie.

Volgens Elmarie Pretorius, bestuurder en ondersoekbeampte

by People Search and Rescue Unit, is die sussies se sake al in Desember 2012 aangemeld en sleep al van toe af. In Oktober 2013 is daar ook sake van kinderverwerping teen die twee sussies gemaak wat nog afgehandel word; die een sussie het borgtog gekry en die ander sussie word nog aangekla.

Volgens Pretorius is almal in die gesin dwelmmisbruikers en sy glo dit is daarom dat die ma’s nie agtergekom het dat hulle kinders vermoedelik deur hulle oom gemolesteer word nie. Die sussies het gereeld hul broer gevra om na die vier kindertjies (twee dogtertjies van die een sussie en twee seuntjies van die ander sussie) te kyk en daar word vermoed dat, indien die broer skuldig is, dit reg onder hulle neuse gebeur het.

Die een sussie is geskei van haar dogtertjies se biologiese pa en die ander ma het buite-egtelike seuntjies by twee verskillende pa’s. As gevolg hiervan het die kinders baie rondgekuier en dit was eers toe die twee dogtertjies eendag by die ouma kuier toe sy agterkom dat hulle gedrag vreemd is. Die twee seuntjies se ma het eers uitgevind dat hulle gemolesteer is nadat haar een seuntjie in die teater gedurende ‘n gesigoperasie, van ‘n hondaanval, daaroor gepraat het. Die verkragter het blykbaar gedreig om die seuntjies se ore af te sny as hulle hieroor sou uitpraat.

“Die publiek moet weet, dit gebeur onder jou neus. Daar is tekens om voor uit te kyk. Grootmense moet namens die kinders praat,” sê Pretorius, wat al sedert 2012 aan die saak werk en hoop dat hierdie geval ouers meer attent sal maak op hulle kinders se veiligheid. Die ma’s mag om veiligheidsredes nie meer kontak met hulle kinders hê nie. tame TIMES sal op 18 Februarie die volle saak dek en ‘n opvolgberig skryf.

While many of us were out at various registration stations we could be reassured of our safety.

Something that we often take for granted, but if you pay attention to some news feeds from other parts of the country where incidents of petrol Brackendowns Const Moloi and bombs being thrown at Capt Foord. registration centres and violence aimed at officials and voters, that perception over safety would be altered quickly. Upon our visits to various stations in the Alberton area we took notice of both SAPS and EMPD officers manning the stations and making sure the frustrations were limited to perhaps initially visiting the wrong voting station.

We at tame TIMES would like to acknowledge the efforts and take some time to thank the officers for their relentless drive to make ours a safer community.

EMPD officers (Left and Centre) receiving a briefing from Sup. Mthetwa (Right).

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From Friday 1 January to Sunday 2 February, Alberton SAPS had an operation under the command of Lt Col Maswanganyi.

The result of the operation was the arrest of 92 suspects for different crimes committed within the Alberton SAPS policing area. The suspects were arrested for different crimes, ranging from shoplifting, business robbery, possession of stolen motor vehicle, theft, drinking in public, drunk in public, possession of a dangerous weapon, assault common, railway crossing, malicious damage to property, intimidation, business-breaking, assault GBH, rape, kidnapping, house breaking, defeating the ends of justice and warrant of arrest. The officers who worked the operations are W/O Ngobeni, Sgt Thangwane, Sgt Nkuna, Sgt Mongalo, Sgt Mukosi, Const Mgedezi, Const Moloto, Const Khambule, Const Mabala and Const Baloyi.

Brackendowns SAPS Brackendowns SAPS made various arrests during the weekend (31 January – 2 February), a 20-year-old male was arrested for possession of dagga in Letaba Street in Brackendowns, thanks to the diligent work of a security officer who called the police to make the arrest.

Two suspects were arrested for the theft of tools valued at R20 000 at Cnr Morkels and Tarry Street, Alrode. The suspects were found with the stolen tools upon their arrest.

Safety tips at home: Prevent housebreakings - Know all emergency numbers - Never leave keys in a gate or lock - Make provision for good outside lighting; remember outside lights that are on during the day draw the attention of thieves.

- Don’t leave your garage, front or backdoor open or partially open, it serves as an invitation to burglars.

- Never open the door automatically whenever the doorbell rings or if someone knocks. Make sure the person wanting to enter is expected.

- If your house alarm goes off or you hear strange noises or your dog barking, switch on the outside lights and investigate with caution. Do not go outside before you are sure it is safe. If you have a panic button, keep it close at hand and use it if you see anyone on your property.

Don’t wait, you can always call to cancel the response.

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The origin of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day has its origins in the ancient Christian and Roman society. It is still uncertain exactly where Valentine’s Day originated from, but according to History. com, one of the legends refers to a priest and martyr named St Valentine, who served in the Catholic Church during the third century in Rome. According to one of these legends, Emperor Claudius the Second outlawed marriage for young men as he decided that unmarried men were better soldiers.

Valentine is said to have fought to redeem marriage and in the end paid with his life.

Another legend has it that Valentine fought for Christianity in oppressive Rome and was imprisoned.

Valentine apparently fell in love with the jailor’s daughter and sent her a secret love letter declaring his love for her that was signed “from your Valentine”, which we still use today. Valentine’s Day was thereafter celebrated in memory of St Valentine’s death.

Valentine’s greetings were only documented in print around the 1400s.

The oldest documented Valentine’s letter was written in 1415 by an imprisoned duke to his wife during the battle of Agincourt.

Another description of Valentine’s Day is that it was a Roman festival, Lupercalia, which was celebrated on 15 February.

The festival was held in celebration of the Roman god Lupercus, who, according to Roman mythology, started the tradition of drawing a woman’s name each year at this

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festival who would then become his sexual partner for the year. Pope Gelasius the First was not thrilled with this custom and changed it to young men and women drawing the names of saints that they would emulate for the year.

The tradition of young men seeking women’s affections during the February festival became an annual celebration known as Valentine’s Day.

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Valentines parkrun

The dance of passion

By Unathi Qubeka It has been said that the tango provokes sensual tension between all men and women in the dance hall. With Valentines Day on Friday, Tango Fire - Flames of Desire is a must see for all couples.

The skilled display of dexterity and craft seeps extravagantly from the stage. Tango Fire is an incredible show to watch. The choreographer seems to have pre-empted the need for variety in style, creating an exciting spectacle of Argentinean creativity. The choreography becomes progressively elaborate and dramatic.

A little knowledge of tango is required, as it is an art form that demands some interpretation; ignorance could make one mistake the beautifully flowing movement as “rubbery-leg-dancing” with sultry dramatic pauses.

Tango Fire is a series of various scenes - a patchwork of dances.

The accompanying quartet is superb; filling the theatre with music that carries the audience to another continent where cigars and rich coffee mingle easily.

Tango Fire is brought to you by the Tango Fore Company of Buenos Aires. These Argentinean dancers show South Africa just how sensual and passionate they get about dancing.

Seat prices range from R100 to R250, and tickets are on sale by visiting www.joburgtheatre.com, or on 0861 670 670.

Tango Fire is an incredible show to watch.

SEEFF Jhb South invites you to join Rietvlei parkrun on Saturday 15 February to celebrate Valentines. Parkrun is a 5km walk or run, every Saturday, at 8:00 at Rietvlei Zoo Farm – it’s fun and it’s free. Dress in Red for Valentines!

Parkruns are open to everyone, children, adults, family and friends. Parkrun aims to have an event in every community that wants one. Parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed events at 8:00 around the world. Whether you walk or run, bring your family and friends, young or old. Dogs on leads also welcome.

(Earn 500 Vitality points every time you participate in a parkrun) To find out more or to attend Rietvlei parkrun at Rietlvei Zoo Farm, kindly view and register on the website www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode.

Children’s Valentines social evening

If you or your partner are planning a romantic date for Valentines Day and need a baby sitter, Magick Mushroom Montessori School will look after your children while you have that much needed date night.

Date: 14 February Time: 18:30 to 22:30 Venue: Magick Mushroom Montessori School, Linmeyer Ages: 3 months to 10 years Age Appropriate Activities Including Evening meal Movies, Art, Games Dancing for older children Magick Mushroom Staff on Duty Cost: R50 per child Contact: Booking Essential 083 699 0958

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Enjoy Love with a Cause. All profit will be donated to Joshua House (temporary place of safe care for babies).

Tickets: R200 (single) and R350 (double) Entertainment: King Nqoba (MC), Vittorio Leonardi (Comedy), Deep fried man, Sixties rock and roll, Burglar’s Dog. Dance, dinner and prize give-aways.

Contact: Natanya 083 454 5777 or AnneMarie 073 1900 854.

Winaromantic exclusivehorse-back ride for two with Klipriviersberg horse Trails followed by a bottle of bubbles, crackers and cheese to the value of R500.

The ride takes you through the beautiful valleys of the Klipriviersberg nature area where you can see buck, zebra and wildebeest and learn some of the rich history and unique biodiversity of the Klipriviersberg area.

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‘n Fees vir die hele gesin Amy-Mae Campbell @Amzymaeq twitter.com

Jack Valve.

Die Square Forklift Alberton Rugbyklub hou die naweek van 28 Februarie tot 2 Maart die Goue Leeus Provinsiale Sewestoernooi. Tussendeur die rugby gaan daar hope vermaak wees vir toeskouers en familie wat tot laat in die

nag gaan aanhou. Die klubhuis nooi alle belangstellendes uit om die naweek saam met hulle te kom kuier en baljaar.

Die klubhuis se nuwe eienaars, Mark Assante en Stefan Fourie, het vier maande terug die klub oorgeneem. Van toe af tot nou het

hulle al baie opknappingswerk gedoen.

Hulle is onder andere besig om ‘n groot lapa te bou langs die rugbyveld, waar ouers en toeskouers gemaklik kan sit en kyk terwyl hulle kinders speel.

Die klubhuis is oop Maandae tot Saterdae en op Woensdae en Donderdae het hulle musikante, soos Leon Shaw en Too Shay, om die gaste te vermaak.

Volgens Assante beoog hulle om ‘n familiegeoriënteerde omgewing te skep waar die gemeenskap gesellig bymekaar kan kom om ‘n vleisie te braai of kos te bestel en te kuier.

Die naweek van die Sewestoernooi dien as ‘n platform waarop die klubhuis hierdie gees en atmosfeer van gemeenskap en familie kan bou. Suid-Afrikaanse musiekkunstenaars is reeds bespreek vir die dag; wat Jack Valve, Hans Drommedaaris en die Liezel Marshall Band insluit. Daar sal vir die kinders groot springkastele en ponies wees en biertente en vlooimarkstalletjies vir die ouers. Belangstellendes kan stalletjies by die klubhuis huur vir die dag. Besighede in Alberton wat belangstel kan die klubhuis kontak in verband met borge vir die dag.

Vir meer inligting, kontak Mark Assante by 071 879 9263.

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Holy Rosary High School pupils Shellsea Branquinho, Kim Watson, Zarina Cooper, Kelsey Maskell, Bianca-Jade Sutton with members of the ‘Old Hogs’ motorbike group, with front: David Cohen, Amy Driver and Gabriel Ferreira.

Real men don’t hit women, this is the slogan for the Ride for a Purpose initiative that was launched by the Holy Rosary School on Thursday 6 February.

Party busses and hundreds of bikers are meeting at Holy Rosary, in Edenvale, on Sunday 30 March to ride to Hartebeespoort Dam - all for a cause.

The person behind the initiative is 15-yearold Amy Driver, whose aunt was a victim of domestic violence. Four years ago she was killed by her own husband. Amy and her mother have managed to rope in many sponsors with the support of Holy Rosary to raise awareness about social responsibility and domestic violence. Even though the school started this initiative, it stretches far beyond the school and they encourage other schools and communities to participate in this soon to become annual event.

Amy wants to debunk the myth that domestic violence is limited to disadvantaged or poor communities, and replace it with the reality:

that it can happen even in the wealthiest of homes. Holy Rosary has incorporated this initiative into their debutantes programme, where all the money raised will go towards this initiative.

The Ride for a Purpose bike rally symbolises a unity against women abuse. All the funds raised during this rally will go towards the Jess Foord foundation. Everyone is welcome.

Date: 30 March 2014 Time: 09:00 sharp Depart from: Holy Rosary’s Shanahan Park, Adjudant Road, Elma Park, Edenvale.

Destination: Route 66 saloon and diner, Hartebeespoort Dam. Tickets: R250 per bike and party bus passenger (includes Sunday Carvery) and under 12’s pay R100 (including bus ticket and Sunday Carvery). Booking is essential; the deadline is 20 March.

For booking information contact Shareen at shareen@reds-explo.co.za or on 073 1302 176.

Folk music has become commercial over the past year with a number of folk singers becoming part of pop culture. It was only a matter of time before folk music reached film, and Ster-Kinekor being a trend setter gave us the opportunity to experience the folk world first hand last Wednesday night at a special screening of Inside Llewyn Davis at Rosebank Mall’s Cinema Nouveau.

What better way to celebrate folk music than with our home-grown folk singer Matthew Mole, who performed an intimate set with a number of his famous hits such as Autumn. He also performed one of the prominent songs in the film called Hang Me, Oh Hang Me. Inside Llewyn Davis, a film written and directed

by Joel and Ethan Coen, known collectively as The Coen Brothers, centres on Llewyn Davis, a struggling Folk singer who just lost his singing partner, and how he tries to get a proper recording deal in the 1960s while battling life’s hardships at the same time.

The film is loosely based on true events. Stars Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan give us a real look at the life of a struggling artist in a not so popular genre of music and, whether you like folk music or not, you can’t help but respect the genre in its entirety. The film has already been nominated for two Academy awards, making it a must see. And if you’re a fan, Justin Timberlake has a cameo in the film.

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Albertonians need Costly crossing of lines to be made aware Unhappy reader writes:

My prepaid meter was cut off on 29 January 2014, due to late payment. I immediately went to the Ekurhuleni Offices and paid my account. The lady there phoned the technician to put on the power and I returned to work without any concern.

After work I arrived home at the same time as the technician. I went outside to thank him for coming to put the power back on, only to get confronted with a story that the box was tampered with and I will have no power. I told him this was ridiculous and that I would take this further. I also enquired as to why the box stands unlocked on the pavement, as anyone has access. The technician said it was not his problem and I should contact Ekurhuleni with my query.

For two days I drove up and down to the Ekurhuleni Offices, to no avail. I then went to the Police Station and signed an affidavit as proof of my innocence, which I took to the Ekurhuleni offices early the next morning (Friday 31January). I asked to have my track record checked for the three years I have lived at this address and they refused to help until I paid a fine of R2052.00 for tampering. I was told that Ekurhuleni is not responsible to prove who did the tampering even though the box stands open on the pavement.

I have also contacted my local counsellor, Estelle Visser, and she had forwarded the e-mail to Ekurhuleni for comment.

I paid the fine and asked them to mark the receipt “Without Prejudice” as I had no choice but to pay to have my electricity reinstated. The gentleman laughed at me and grudgingly wrote it on. As I am a single mom

I find this unfair to my children and myself as we were without power for three days. My food went off in the fridge and had to be thrown away. My Security was also at risk as there was no connection to the company concerned.

Warning: If you see your electrical box open on the pavement, please contact Ekurhuleni immediately or you could also be in the same situation.

SECURITY CONCERN: Unlocked electricity boxes a common sight in Alberton

Chris Kruger, a businessman in Brackenhurst, incurred expenses and losses in excess of R10 000 as the result of two power failures that affected the area in which he conducts business.

The first power failure took place on 9 January and the second one happened on 28 January.

Kruger explains that his frustrations began when the initial failure was rectified.

“I learnt soon after the power returned that something was wrong, all my equipment was running backwards and effectively malfunctioning.”

Kruger explains that this seemingly bizarre occurrence, caused by the swopping of phases, would never happen with normal household appliances, which operate at 220 volts, whereas heavy industrial machinery operating at 380 volts would be severely affected.

“When I saw my carwash machine running backwards and the compressors taking in air instead of blowing it out I realised we were in trouble. Firstly because the machinery is designed in Germany and maintained by one person in South Africa. We would suffer loss of business during the inevitable downtime due to damages. Secondly, because of the financial implications linked with the

repair process - I’d have to foot the bill.”

Kruger decided, after unfruitful consultation attempts with Ekurhuleni, that he should sort out his machinery himself, and this worked for him although it cost him. This solution worked well until the next power failure, as the resulting rectification happened with another swopping of phases. Following the second breakdown Kruger made efforts to speak to the Chief Electrical Engineer, who acknowledged that the switching of phases could cause damage to three-phase equipment.

Chris told tame TIMES that the simplest and most considerate thing that the electricity department could do is communicate, through all available means, when they will be switching phases.

“When I spoke to the electricity department I got an indication that they would be switching phases again in the winter season, and this scares me as a business owner, because I may face the same problem when winter comes,” said a concerned Kruger. tame TIMES would like to know if any other businesses have suffered similar implications. If you have been affected or know of anyone who has, please share with us, as a Citizen Journalist, on www.tametimes.co.za.

PROOF OF PAYMENT: Although unhappy, our reader paid for the convenience of electricity

Election date announced

The fifth national general elections will be held on 7 May 2014, President Jacob Zuma announced the date on Friday 7 February.

2014 marks the 20th year of a democratic South Africa, where all of the country’s nationals are free to participate in the choosing of a ruling party and the president.

Zuma said this election will mark the 20th anniversary of freedom from apartheid

bondage.

According to Zuma the IEC’s preparations were satisfactory and that South Africans locally and abroad will be headed to the poles on the 7th of May. tame TIMES would like to know how your registration experience was. Share your photos with us and also let us know what you think about the forthcoming elections.

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Ekurhuleni expects payments The delayed delivery of printed municipal account statements is not reason enough for customers not to pay their accounts or to pay them late, says the Ekurhuleni municipality.

The on-going interruption of postal services has seen a number of frustrated customers not receiving their statements on time and they have either skipped payment or paid late, thus incurring arrears on their accounts.

“We are aware of the strike by post office workers. However, it was in view of circumstances like these, amongst others, that the municipality introduced numerous options that only serve to make accessibility

of statements and payments easy. The nonreceipt of a statement does not exempt any person from the liability to pay such an account,” metro’s spokesperson Themba Gadebe said. Residents are encouraged to pay similar amounts to the previous month’s statements should they not have received their current statements “Due dates for payments are fixed and don’t change from month to month. When in doubt, customers may phone the numbers at the back of their previous statement,” Gadebe added, “alternatively they can e-mail their account numbers, including contact details, to accontenquiries@ekurhuleni.gov.za.”

COST TO MAINTAIN: One of Kruger’s three-phase equipment that was damaged by the switching of phases.

Warning to senior citizens Concerned reader writes:

I’m an elderly woman residing in South Crest. During the course of last week two gentlemen travelling in a small white bakkie knocked at my gate.

When I asked who they were, the men identified themselves as electricity meter inspectors subcontracted by the electricity department.

The men requested that I open my gate and allow them to inspect my prepaid meter. I immediately refused to allow them access into my home as they could not produce any formal identification, they were not in uniform and their vehicle didn’t have any markings that I could relate to the job they said they were here to do. I also explained to them that I have received several text messages about posers robbing unsuspecting homeowners. The men and I had a drawn-out discussion and I eventually allowed the one guy in to check.

When he arrived at the meter, he didn’t do

much ‘inspecting’, all he did was look at the seal on the box, and then he took a photo and told me the meter was tampered with. I asked him how this was true and he couldn’t explain. I escorted him out, where he and his friend then asked me if they could see my electricity card to see if it corresponded with their files (just a pile of papers). I showed them my card and they remarked, “Granny your meter and card correspond with faulty systems we have on record.” I again asked how, but they couldn’t say. All they told me is that they would be back the next day and that I would have to pay a fine.

The men haven’t been back and I haven’t heard anything from Ekurhuleni. I am now convinced that I was almost a victim of a scheme to extort money from me. I write this as a warning, mostly to the elderly: Do not open your doors to anyone unless they prove that they are indeed whom they say they are.

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President Steyn se tweelinge Laerskool President Steyn spog met drie stelle graad eentjies hierdie jaar. Ons het Tiaan en Theuns Hall laasweek al aan die publiek voorgestel. Hier is die ander twee stelle boeties en sussies:

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31 loyal years Marinda Tait celebrates her 31st year as an educator at Frances Vorwerg School this year.

Her career in teachings spans 40 years.

Frances Vorwerg is thankful for her loyalty and dedication towards her job.

High schools urged to register for debating league

Bracken High’s new teachers

Ekurhuleni high schools are encouraged to register for the 2014 Solid Foundation Debating League. The registration was opened on 3 February and is set to close on 20 March.

The league will commence on 3 May and end on 25 May with the finals. This year the Solid Foundation Debating League is targeting 100 high schools from all over the Ekurhuleni metro. Sithembiso Mdlalose, the Tournament Director said that they have partnered with the Wits Debating Union to provide a top quality tournament compared to last year.

“The schools that did not receive invitations and application forms from the Department of Education in the Ekurhuleni region, but they can get them through contacting our organisation representatives. The league invites 5 speakers to the round robin debates. It can be a combination of the juniors and seniors (Grade 7-12) debaters. However, if a school has two separate teams the juniors and seniors should inform the league

NEW TEACHERS 2014. (Left to Right): Ms S. Wilson, Ms M. Hatch, Ms J. Du Rand, Ms T. Pretorius and Ms S. Dirker.

Congratulations. We wish you a successful year at Bracken High School.

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Kara en Jean Lubbe

representatives in advance. This is because seniors are allocated 8 minutes for speeches, with 4 minute response speeches. The junior’s speeches are 7 minutes with 3 minute response speeches.”

The debaters are required to wear their school uniforms during the league. There will be four prepared motions for the entire weekend. Schools need to be accepted in the tournament via registration in order to receive the prepared motions. Each school is required to provide a person willing to function as an adjudicator for their school, for which training will be provided.

He added that they are appealing for assistance in terms of running the league. Mdlalose said people can sponsor any form of donation, such as awards to be presented to the winners, transport, printing, funds and food.

For more information regarding the debating league contact Sithembiso Mdlalose at 084 902 3013 or e-mail: Sithembiso.tobias@gmail.com.

Resilience gymnastics club 2013 top gymnasts

Front: Katlego Masako. On Beam: Donelle Maccario, Ashlea Hickey and Callen Leeuw On 30 November Resilience Gymnastic Club’s year-end function took place, which consisted of a club competition, displays by thier Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnasts and prize giving.

Congratulations go out to all the prize winners. It was well deserved after a year of hard work.

The following gymnasts received top honours for 2013 by scoring the highest marks in total during the competitions (Friendlies, Regional, Provincial and Nationals).

Rhythmic Gymnast of the Year: Ashlea Hickey (level 1) Junior Men’s Artistic Gymnasts of the Year: Katlego Masako (Level 2) Junior Women’s Artistic Gymnast of the Year: Callen Leeuw (Level 1) Senior Women’s Artistic Gymnast of the

Year: Donelle Maccario (Level 4) A total of 30 gymnasts (Rhythmic and Artistic) took part in competitions during 2013, with most of the gymnasts receiving their Gauteng Provincial Colours. Well done to all.

Congratulations also to our coaches and judges on receiving their Gauteng Provincial Colours: Roxanne van Herwaarde (Judging), Tracy van Herwaarde and Fikile Jaxa (Coaching and Judging).

The club, which is based in Robertsham, has resumed training after a well-deserved holiday and wish all their gymnasts and coaches a successful 2014 For any further info for training times or if you would like to sponsor the club you can contact Tracy: 011 867 2839 / 079 677 1200 or Roxanne: 083 696 6301

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Lekker lawwe graad 8 konsert Dinamika se graad Hoërskool Alberton het op Woensdag 5 Februarie hul graad 8’s se groentjiekonsert gehou. Elke graad 8 klas het ‘n geleentheid gehad om in die kollig te wees en hulle ouers trots te maak. Die graad 8 voogonderwysers en prefekte het ‘n tema vir elke groep gekies en volgens die temas die konsert geskryf. Die temas was Mollie en Wors, Snow Whity, Karate Allie, Leon Schuster, Dinamidof met Inspekteur, en Despicable Me. Die wen-klas (8C) het ‘n uitstappie Gold Reef City toe gewen.

aggies in die kollig Groentjiekonsertkoors is behoorlik in die lug hierdie maand met al die hoërskole wat hul graad 8-konserte hou. Trotse ouers kan lekker spog met hul kinders en gerus voel om te sien dat hulle seun of dogter inskakel by die groot skool. Hoërskool Dinamika het op Donderdag 6 Februarie hulle groentjiekonsert gehou met die tema “geskiedenis van die skool”, wat hulle met die “Who wants to be a millionaire” speletjie uitgebeeld het. Die tema is volgens die onderwysers gepas, aangesien die skool laasjaar hul 20’ste verjaarsdag gevier het. Die prefekte het die konsert geskryf en uitgevoer met die doel om massadeelname te bevorder.

Hoërskool Alberton se lekker lawwe graad 8 konsert.

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Belydenis dat Jesus Christus ons Saligmaker is deur ‘n liefde vir alle kinders te openbaar en ‘n gesonde dissipline in die skool te vestig.

Akademiese kundigheid is deel van ons etos.

Buitemuurse aktiwiteite word met uitnemendheid beoefen.

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Final voter registration Ndu Ngwenya ndu@tametimes.co.za South African citizens eligible to vote in the 2014 election, which will be held on 7 May, as of President Zuma’s announcement, took to the registration stations this past weekend (8 – 9 February) to take advantage of their final opportunity to be on the voters’ roll. tame TIMES visited several registration stations to hear the views of the community, and also just to document responsible citizens going through the process that will ultimately see them exercising their right to choose their government. Many parents were seen at the station accompanied by their children in scenes that would assure even the biggest cynic that, as a country, we are ready to own the future direction of South Africa.

These are some of the faces we encountered on our travels to various stations in the Alberton area.

Feel free to send us (ndu@tametimes. co.za) your photos and your experience of the registration process. See more photos on www.tametimes.co.za.

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Laerskool Orion is hierdie jaar die Gasheerskool wat die jaarlikse Interlaer Atletiekbyeenkoms aanbied.

Die dag sal plaasvind op Donderdag, 13 FEBRUARIE 2014 op die terrein van Hoërskool Dinamika. Die Glans sportbyeenkoms is ‘n groot gebeurtenis op die kalender van alle Albertonners.

Aan hierdie byeenkoms sal die volgende skole deelneem, Laerskool Orion, Randhart, Generaal Alberts en President Steyn.

Die sportdag beloof om uit die boonste rakke aangebied te word en ons dra ons dank oor

aan Hoërskool Dinamika wat hulle sportvelde en pragtige fasiliteite aan ons beskikbaar gestel het.

Tydens hierdie byeenkoms heers daar altyd ‘n gesellige atmosfeer waar gaste, ouers,en ondersteuners saam die dag geniet.

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SA conquer French at Serengeti Alberton Angling Club results

The South African juniors defeated the French in a two-day Test at Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate. Hennie du Plessis (Limpopo), team manager Eden Thompson, Kyle McClatchie (Ekurhuleni), Thriston Lawrence (Mpumalanga) and Jovan Rebula (Southern Cape); Photo by: Dale Boyce.

South Africa’s top four ranked juniors rallied to a five point victory against the French in the final round of a two-day Test at the Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate on Saturday. The South Africans dominated the first round 4.5 – 1.5, but the local heroes came under a little pressure when the visitors claimed one of the foursome matches and halved the other early in the final round.

The livened-up chase by the French only seemed to fire up the South Africans. The country’s number one Kyle McClatchie employed his local course knowledge to lead a spirited comeback, handing Chantilly’s Victor Veyret a 7 and 5 drubbing that put the Proteas back in control, while Southern Cape’s Jovan Rebula defeated Thomas Le Berre from Chantilly 4 and 3, and Limpopo’s Hennie du Plessis survived a hard-fought scuffle against Alexandre Daydou from

Cannes Mougins to triumph 1-up.

“The team spirit of this side was pretty obvious when Kyle, Jovan and Hennie, having already secured the victory, all went to support Thriston (Lawrence), who was entangled in a tough battle against Paul Elissalde,” said team manager, Eden Thompson.

The battle between the reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion and the top ranked French junior from Bairritz le Phare lasted the distance, with the match ending in a draw and Lawrence securing half a point to give the South Africans an 8.5 – 3.5 victory.

“It was a great battle against Paul,” the Mpumalanga teenager said. “None of us wanted to sacrifice a single point and I am thrilled that I was able to get a half point for the team.”

Thompson said the spirit in the camp was truly inspirational.

Jordaan announces changes at SAFA

Jordaan and SAFA take on the challenge of overhauling Bafana Bafana. Photo from wikimedia.org Dr Danny Jordaan, President of SAFA, has announced that after a three-day meeting with Lekgotla of the National Executive Committee (NEC) members, SAFA is to embark on a major overhaul concerning the following areas and others: •An increased emphasis on the development of youth teams and women’s football.

•The reintroduction of inter-provincial tournaments for men and women.

•Tightening of lower league regulations to improve standards.

•A greater emphasis on scientific research to improve player performance. Part of this program will be in partnership with the University of Johannesburg and other institutions of higher learning.

“If we are to have a national team that can compete with the best in the world, then we have to strengthen development at all

levels in order to produce players capable of beating the best in the world,” said Dr Jordaan He said that the Lekgotla had acknowledged that women’s football has not been receiving the attention it deserved.

“We will be working harder to identify and develop promising young women to help them achieve their full potential,” he said.

Jordaan said that the Lekgotla had decided on several steps to ensure the success of the program. A top SAFA team will engage with the Minister of Sport, universities and school sports governing bodies to decide on practical steps to strengthen youth teams.

SAFA also intends to create footballing academies in all nine provinces, the first of which has already been established in KwaZulu-Natal.

“I am aware that there is speculation surrounding Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund. I read in the news that this coach or that coach is coming to take over from Gordon. Well, I want to say that, at the moment, there is no vacancy,” Jordaan added.

Dennis Mumble, SAFA’s chief executive who has been charged with implementing the changes, stated that although this will be a costly exercise, he believes government, football bodies and sponsors will be available to assist in the implementation.

“We are confident that this money will be found because it is so obviously important to all of South Africa. The future of South African football is riding on this if we are to achieve our objective of consistently being among the top 3 teams in Africa and the top 20 in the world.”

Officials Prize (Biggest Grass Carp): Dave Anset (5.255 kg) It was a very wet weekend comp, however the conditions did not get in the way of some serious fishing.

Seniors: 1st Hein Kerstholt (42 fish, 35.580 kg, 775.800 points), 2nd Clayton Prins (33 fish, 30.810 kg, 668.100 points) and 3rd Neels van Zyl (28 fish, 32.925 kg, 639.250 points) Veterans: 1st Basie Viviers (21 fish, 13.410 kg, 344.100 points), 2nd Charl De Wet (14 fish, 8.985 kg, 229.850 points) and 3rd Dennis White (11 fish, 6.930 kg, 179.300 points) Ladies: Monica Cloete (16 fish, 8.995 kg, 249.950 points), 2nd Melanie Viviers (15 fish, 7.935 kg, 229.350 points) and 3rd Bonnie Slabbert (11 fish, 6.730 kg, 177.300 points) Juniors: 1st Andrew Kerstholt (8 fish, 5.105

kg, 131.050 points) Mini Juniors: 1st Kailey Oosthuizen (3 fish, 1.800 kg, 48.000 points) Mini mini juniors: 1st Daizy Van Zyl (2 fish, 1.160 kg, 31.600 points) Overall winner & heaviest bag pool draw: Hein Kerstholt (775.800 points, 35.580 kg) Biggest fish (Barbel): Neels van Zyl (9.595 kg) 416 fish were caught and released.

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Lions take a beating at Ellis Park Ilze Moore

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The full strength Sharks team annihilated the tame Lions in their final warm up match on Friday night at Ellis Park, winning 57-14.

The Lions knew there was a slim chance of making a comeback against the fierce Sharks team, who had a huge lead (31-0) as the whistle blew at half time.

In the first 90 seconds Springbok player Odwa Ndungane was the first over the try line, after an initial break by fly-half Patrick Lambie.

Lambie continued creating opportunities for his team through solid tackle kicking and dangerous attacking runs.

Ndungane scored another try in the 14th

minute, after which another try followed four minutes later by Pieter-Steph du Toit, taking the Sharks to a 19-0 lead after Lambie’s conversion.

They continued their relentless attack with tries from Francios Steyn and Stephan Lewies.

Ackerman stated before the clash against the Sharks that it was imperative to avoid injuries and rested some of their key players, as the players were preparing for Super rugby.

The young Lions team found it very difficult to make their way back into the game against the Sharks, as the team filled with Springbok players continued with their relentless attack after half time.

The Lions finally got onto the scoreboard when Stephan Vermeulen added the first try to the score sheet, but this was short lived as the Sharks scored shortly after in the 65th minute.

Their efforts were futile following Coenie van Wyk’s try, which was converted to take the score to 50-14.

S’bura Sithole added the final points of the game, ending the score at 57-14.

Marais Viljoen krieketspan tops Amy-Mae Campbell

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Marais Viljoen se eerste krieketspan, wat aan die A-afdeling Johnny Waitekrieketreeks deelneem, het deurgedring na die semi-finaal. Die semi-finaal sou op 5 Februarie plaasvind, maar dit het uitgereën

en die span sal eers Woensdag 12 Februarie met St John’s College uitreken.

Marais Viljoen is die enigste staatskool wat deurgedring het tot die semi-finaal.

In totaal neem ongeveer 55 skole aan die toernooi deel en Marais Viljoen is tans in die top vier. Marais Viljoen se eerste krieketspan hou ‘n puik rekord en voor

die semi-finaal het hulle al vir die tweede opeenvolgende jaar deurgedring na die Johnny Waite-kwartfinaal.

Die span het onder andere Heron Bridge, Helpmekaar, Trinity House en Summit College geklop oppad semi’s toe.

In die 2013/2014 seisoen tot dusver het die span al 27 uit 31 wedstryde gewen.

Marais Viljoen se eerste krieketspan: Righardt Pieterse, Eduan Taljaart, JC Maritz, Le Roux de Beer, Tiaan Kotzé; Voor: Stephen Naude, Delano Potgieter, Gerwi van Heerden, Jacques van Wyngaard, Dewan de Villiers en Sheldon Donnelly.

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Where have all the crowds gone?

We all know that it is the avid cricket spectator paying at the gates that contribute to the coffers of all the Cricket Governing Bodies around the world. In one way or another, around the world, we have

By Craig Norris seen spectator numbers dwindle up and down in all formats of the game.

I ask myself why the stadiums in general are half full, or even a quarter full, especially for Test Match Cricket and some of the ODI games across the globe.

Can it be the cost of paying for a ticket to get through the turnstile and enjoy what is on offer, or is it that we are spoiled with live television recordings?

We stop and think, why bother going to the stadium when I can stay at home and watch the game?

I am spoiled and can save on traveling costs, I can also check on what is currently happening with all the other live games around the world from the comfort of lazyboy with my remote.

The ICC needs to rethink their marketing of Test Match cricket if they want to move forward in the right direction, and get a bump in filled seats in all the Test Arenas.

Australia seems to have the right formula as their stadiums are always brimming to the rafters. The KFC Big Bash is an example.

Yes, granted that the Aussies have given the English a whipping in all formats of the game in the last few weeks, but you and I know one swallow does not make a summer.

The organisers of the next Cricket ODI World Cup have promised that they will make the game more affordable for the everyday man and will ensure that the stadiums are full.

However, it was great to see that our National T20 final on Sunday, a great contest with the Dolphins beating the locals by 2 runs, had a packed Newlands Stadium in Cape Town. Good luck to the Proteas , who will hopefully experience a full-house crowd at Centurion Park with the first Test Match vs the Aussies.