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Ontploffing by fabriek laat een ernstig beseer Stephanie Conradie
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BESEER: Die beseerde man word in die helikopter gelaai
SKADE: Die Uniresins fabriek nadat die vlamme geblus is
Om 10:21vm op 20 Maart het die Ekurhuleni Nooddienste ‘n oproep ontvang dat daar ‘n ontploffing in Fuchs Straat, Alrode, was. Die Alberton en Germiston Brandweer het na die toneel gejaag. Die ontploffing het by die Uniresins fabriek gebeur waar hoogs vlambare gom-materiale vervaardig word. “Die inligting wat aan ons gegee is, is dat daar ‘n gaslek in die fabriek was, en dit het die ontploffing veroorsaak. Ons kon gelukkig die vlamme van die vlambare materiaal weerhou. Die struktuur van die gebou het minimale skade, maar daar is heelwat rookskade.” het Mnr William Ntladi, woordvoerder van die Ekurhuleni Nooddienste gesê. Daar is bevind dat die lek by die kleppe van die gasbottels was, water kon die vlamme nie blus nie en skuim moes gebruik word om die brand onder beheer te bring. Verdere ondersoek sal ingestel word om te bepaal of die maatskappy die nodige veiligheidsmaatreëls nagevolg het voordat die ontploffing plaasgevind het. Netcare 911 het bevestig dat daar slegs een persoon ernstig beseer is in die voorval. Die man het ernstige brandwonde opgedoen en is met die Netcare1 helikopter na die Milpark hospitaal geneem vir dringende mediese sorg.
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He-Man supporting men from the community The He-Man sessions commenced on 18 March and is a relaxed environment where men of any age, race and situation can share their troubles, find hope, a sympathetic ear and possible solutions. “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
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fear of facing reality and then taking steps to overcome those fears.” said Clara Freedman who decided to start this initiative. This project was established as a response to a question posed in 2013 by tame TIMES’ columnist Nieto Hernandez, in a piece titled ‘Time to man-out?’ The sessions takes place at Stepping Stone (behind the Lemon Tree Centre). For more info, and the next session date, contact Clara Freedman 082 718 2666 DAMES MET GROEN VINGERS: Lede en gasvroue van die Bracken Blommeklub. Die dames van die Bracken Blommeklub het weer op Woensdag 19 Maart vergader en ‘n kreatiewe sessie van blommerangskikking geniet. Die tema vir die dag was “imposed” tafelrangskikkings, waar al die dames dieselfde materiaal ontvang waaruit elkeen unieke rangskikkings moes skep. Die volgende vergadering vind plaas op 16 April by die N.G. Kerk, Brackenhurst. Belangstellendes kan Corrie Raubenheimer skakel by 011 869 2206 vir meer inligting.
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HE-MAN TEAM: Joe Adlem (counselor and cancer survivor), Clara Freedman (counselor), Hans Brummer (cancer survivor), Ruby Evrard (CANSA volunteer and counselor), Tamara Wittstock (CANSA volunteer; Relay for life) and Buddy (service dog)
Solidariteit hou Gauteng-Suid streeksvergadering Solidariteit Helpende Hand het op Saterdag 15 Maart ‘n streeksvergadering by Rietvlei Zoo Farm gehou. Hierdie vergadering word elke kwartaal gehou met die doel om vir die verskeie takke in die area ‘n geleentheid te bied om die inligting wat die hoofkantoor van hulle verlang, aan hoofkantoorlede te kommunikeer.
Al die lede het die projekte waarby hulle tans betrokke is, of beoog om binnekort te loods, voorgelê en bespreek, terwyl daar lekker happies te eet was. Solidariteit is steeds op soek na nuwe lede om hulp aan die onderskeie takke te verleen met hulle projekte. Alle belangstellendes kan gerus vir Judi Muller van die Alberton-tak Die Solidariteit Helpende Hand Gauteng-Suid span skakel by 083 454 7326. saam met lede van die hoofkantoor.
Looks like the sun found its place in the sky again, and what a pleasure it is. Perfect weather for the holidays coming up. If you go on the roads this holiday, please drive safe and don’t forget to share your holiday pictures with us, send them to stephanie. conradie@tametimes.co.za or share it with us on our twitter and Facebook page. Visit our website www.tametimes.co.za and mobi-site www.tametimes.mobi to stay up to date with news happening in and around Alberton. Enjoy the holidays!
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Oudleerling van Marais Viljoen MPV immunisasie beskikbaar nou AfriForum Jeug voorsitter gestel in SA skole Amy-Mae Campbell @Amzymaeq twitter.com
Rochelle Oosthuyse, ‘n oudleerling van die Hoërskool Marais Viljoen in Alberton, is die nuut verkose AfriForum Jeug voorsitter by die Universiteit van Pretoria. Nou help sy ook studente om op te staan teen e-tol. “Ek dra menseregte nog altyd op my hart en is baie trots op die feit dat ek so posisie kon bereik en die geleentheid het om studente te ondersteun. Een van die belangrike kwessies wat ons nou aangepak het is die vryskelding van studente uit die e-tol sisteem. Daar is baie studente wat nie oor die nodige fondse beskik om privaat behuising in Pretoria te kry nie maar trek baie swaar om van Alberton af in te ry kampus toe.” Monique du Randt, nog ‘n oudleerling van die skool wat ook dien op die Universiteit se studenteraad, het met verteenwoordigers van AfriForum Jeug se nasionale bestuur op 13 Maart dokumentasie aan Sanral oorhandig. Die dokumentasie behels petisies wat deur meer as 2500 studente gedurende die afgelope 30 dae geteken is. Die petisies is aan die woordvoerder, Vusi Mona, oorhandig. Die oorhandiging kom nadat AfriForum Jeug ‘n veldtog van stapel gestuur het om studente vry te stel van e-tol. “Ons is baie tevrede met die verloop van die veldtog. Mnr. Mona het onderneem om ons versoek aan die minister voor te lê en belowe dat ons binne die volgende maand terugvoer sal ontvang,” sê Henk Maree, nasionale voorsitter van AfriForum Jeug.
AfriForum Jeug voer aan dat studente vrygestel moet word van e-tol vir die volgende redes: - Studente verdien nie ‘n vaste inkomste nie. - Indien studente wel deur middel van afloswerk ‘n inkomste verdien, is dit uiters wisselvallig. - Die inkomste is so laag, dit is onder die belastingdrempel. - Talle studente kan slegs studeer met studiebeurse wat hulle ten duurste moet afbetaal, hulle het geen geld vir ekstra uitgawes nie. - Talle studente maak gebruik van saamrygeleenthede, net soos taxi’s, om die koste van vervoer te bespaar. AfriForum Jeug het die volgende aangevra: Alle geregistreerde voltydse studente wat ‘n motorvoertuig besit, d.w.s in sy of haar naam geregistreer is, moet vrygestel word van e-tol. Alle voertuie wat deur ouers aan ’n geregistreerde voltydse student verskaf is, en waarvoor die ouers kan bewys dat die student die voltydse bestuurder van die voertuig is, moet vrygestel word. “Ons moedig steeds studente aan om aanlyn ons petisie te teken en sodoende die saak te versterk. Ons tree op namens alle studente in Gauteng, Noordwes en die Vrystaat wat deur e-tol geraak word,” het Maree gesê.
Die Menslike Papilloma Virus ( MPV ) is een van die grootste oorsake van servikale kanker onder Suid-Afrikaanse vroue. Daar is nog geen algehele kankerteenmiddel nie, maar deur die inenting teen MPV te ontvang, verminder dit aansienlik ‘n vrou se kanse om servikale kanker te ontwikkel. Die Suid-Afrikaanse regering het besluit om stappe te neem teen die groeiende dreigement van servikale kanker deur ‘n MPV-immunisasieveldtog dwarsdeur Suid-Afrika van stapel te bring. Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, die minister van gesondheid, en die onderminister van basiese onderwys, Mr Enver Surty, het die bekendstelling op Woensdag 12 Maart by ‘n nasionale byeenkoms in die Vrystaat gelei. Die veldtog mik daartoe om dogters in staatslaerskole oor die hele Suid-Afrika toegang te bied tot die immunisasie en sodoende die risiko van servikale kanker to verminder. Volgens Dr Ivan Campbell,
algemene praktisyn by Clinicross in Alberton, is die MPV ‘n seksueel oordraagbare virus. Die virus vorm vratte op die mond van die serviks waar dit dan groei en uiteindelik kan lei tot kanker. Die virus kan verskeie vorme aanneem, wat dit moeilik beheerbaar maak. Anti-virale medikasie kan nie die MPV virus doodmaak nie en die vratte moet verwyder word deur laserbehandeling. Dr. Campbell glo dat in die geval van die MPV is voorkoming beter as behandeling. Hy stel voor dat alle ouers die immunisasie oorweeg. Die immunisasie is meer effektief voor seksuele aktiwiteit, maar jong dames wat reeds seksueel aktief is kan nogtans die immunisasie kry. Vroue in hulle twintigs en ouer kan jaarliks papsmere laat doen, wat die virus vroegtydig kan diagnoseer. Die MPV-immunisasieveldtog fokus op meisies in graad 4 en die departement van gesondheid sal tydens twee geleenthede die immunisasies beskikbaar stel. Die eerste van twee immunisasie inspuitings sal tussen Maart en April geskied, en die tweede in September en Oktober. Skole in die omgewing stuur tans toestemmingsvorms aangaande die MPV immunisasies huis toe vir ouers om te teken. Vaste datums vir Gauteng skole is nog nie bevestig nie. Ongelukkig kan die departement nie die immunisasie aan alle skole beskikbaar stel nie, maar ouers wie se kinders in privaatskole is kan hul huisdokter spreek vir ‘n voorskrif om die immunisasie te kry.
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Man rewarded for donating over 130 litres of blood Amy-Mae Campbell
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The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) held their annual blood donor awards ceremony for Egoli East on Saturday 15 March, at Gold Reef City Casino. A total of 70 donors received milestone awards for their loyal contribution. Jacob Conradie, who started donating blood in 1962, was awarded for his impressive contribution of 137. 5 L. The awards were categorised into ten different donating milestones, which are calculated according to the amount of blood units that a donor has donated. A milestone is awarded for every 25 units of blood and one unit equals 500 ml of blood. All the donors who have donated 20 units of blood before the age of 25 received the Club 25 award, and further awards were given for every 25 units from the 50 milestone onwards. Conradie reached his 275 unit milestone this year, which took him 52 years to achieve. Conradie received the Antonie van Leeuwenhoek medal for his lifelong contribution. According to Delene Duncan, Egoli Zone Donor Services Manager, SANBS values every single donor’s contribution beyond words. The award ceremony is a way of thanking the community for their support and to remind them of how much they value
A BLOODY LOYAL DONOR: SANBS Egoli East Donor Services Manager, Delene Duncan, awards Jacob Conradie with a medal for reaching his 275th unit milestone of blood donation. each donation. Duncan explained that it is important for them to reward their donors in some way to show them that their loyalty is much appreciated: “We must acknowledge our donors; we need loyal donors, as they are the safest donors. It motivates them [to continue donating],” Duncan said.
Broken Wings flea market and boot sale cancelled Please note that the Broken Wings flea market and boot sale is cancelled until further notice. For more information contact Marietjie Stols 011 869 3415 / 083 749 9199 OR Sheryl Swanepoel 072 998 7767.
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60 Years and still going strong On 1 April 1954, in Hendrik Potgieter Street, a Dutch couple unlocked the doors to what would end up being the largest Outdoor Store of its kind in Alberton. Wim Vunderink and his wife Truus, who had emigrated from Hengelo, Holland just 18 months earlier, started this Dutch delicatessen called Die Blou Meul. They built up a steady clientele and always delivered the best service to their patrons. After being in business for 5 months, it became clear that the store they had sold their sweets, cold meats and other food items in, had become too small and the Vunderinks expanded the shop to the open store next door. Within one weekend, Mr. Vunderink had broken down the wall and got the New and Bigger Die Blou Meul ready for business by Monday morning. In 1955, Mrs. Vunderink retired from the store and they became proud parents to a girl, Wilma in 1956. They later went on to have 3 more children, Hettie, Jaap and Paul. Alberton expanded and so, with the hard work and personal service, Die Blou Meul once again became too small. On 1 April 1956 Die Blou Meul opened its doors in what is now the Elderslie Building in Van Riebeeck Avenue. Mr. Vunderink realized that his friends, just like him, were keen hunters, fishermen and campers and it was there for just a question of time before a space was made in the store for fishing equipment. The “Angler’s Nook, as it was sometimes referred to, expanded by also stocking camping and sporting equipment. The new Alberton Sports Centre at Die Blou Meul devoured more and more space and soon it was clear that the food department, where it all started, was to be closed and the sporting and camping gear would get sole right on the premises. The premises in Elderslie (formerly Justra) Building had long been too small to meet the requirements of Alberton Sports Centre of Die Blou Meul and on 1 April 1965 Die Blou Meul moved to larger premises at 67 van Riebeeck Avenue. But, the reputation of Die Blou Meul was spreading. Every month brought new product and new customer demands. Alberton’s growth was also a factor. Again, space became a problem, and Wim Vunderink heard a rumor... The Reno Bioscope was closing, and he quickly acted on it... And on 1st April 1974 Die Blou Meul moved to its present home at 43 Van Riebeeck Avenue. In 1969 a young man named Calie Henning started working for Die Blou Meul. He was a hard worker and Mr. Vunderink taught him the ins and outs of the trade. He also married Mr. Vunderink’s eldest daughter, Wilma. When Die Blou Meul turned 21 in 1975, Mr. Vunderink gave over the reins to Calie Henning. Sadly, Mrs. Vunderink passed away in 1977 and Mr. Vunderink in 1979. For the next 15 years, Die Blou Meul was the organizing party of Die Blou Meul Kampeerskou, that was later replaced by Alberton Mardi Gras. Calie also bought Reno Bioscope in 1983 and by doing so, made this the permanent residence of Die Blou Meul. But Calie was not a man who could sit still and in 1992, he built an indoor shooting
range on the premises where clients would come for training and get acquired with the necessary skills it took to handle a firearm. In 1994, a buying group, called The Outdoorsman was born. This initiative was created in order to be able to purchase larger quantities of stock to compete with better prices of mass stores country wide. And it worked. Unfortunately in 1998, Calie and his wife, Wilma was in a horrific car accident, where Wilma was killed and Calie was very badly injured. After their daughter, Vicky returned from England and later their son, Jacques too, it was time for them to join the business. Calie had made a full recovery and later got married to Irene Hayward. Today Calie is enjoying the fruits of his hard work and not actively involved in the business anymore, but is extremely proud to say that his children have now taken over the best outdoor store in town. Vicky is handling the financial and administrative duties of the business along with her assistant Linda, and Jacques is living out his passion by actively being involved in all outdoor departments of the business. They too have big dreams for Die Blou Meul and along with their staff of 16 experts, believe it will be realized. The firearms and bow hunting departments have something of everything a hunter will need to get that trophy and have the perfect hunting trip. Even for the target shooter, all the equipment is readily available. Jaap, Hendrik and Lucas are keen hunters themselves and together have over 4 decades’ experience in the field. Piet has been working in out Indoor Shooting Range for the past 15 years. Here you can come, 7 days a week, to test out your new firearm, or just stay in practice and get Our camping department is up to date with all the latest gadgets and tents and accessories to make your camping and outdoor experience even more comfortable and enjoyable. Danie and Elliot do their best to assist with any gas queries and camping equipment requests. In our fishing department, Johan and James will see to it that you get the best advice on when it comes to hooking the BIG ONE. Fish also got smarter and with the new technology and tricks we have up our sleeves, you are sure to have a fruitful fishing trip. We supply our local schools with school wear and have also now acquired the right to sell the school uniform of a new school in Glenvista. Elmarie and Michelle will be happy to assist you with your child’s school uniform and also with the range of outdoor wear we stock. We also have camouflage clothing and appropriate footwear for all types of outdoor activities. You will always be welcomed with a friendly smile from Margaret and Carol at our reception and cashiers desks. The management and staff of Die Blou Meul, would like to thank you, our loyal customers for sticking with us all these years, helping us to get where we are today. We would also like to invite new Albertonians and people from across the country, reading this, to come and say hello, or drop us a line or an e-mail. We will be sure to welcome you to Die Blou Meul Family, with our best service and expert advice. Here’s a “Cheers” to the next 60 years!
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Pop Up Cinema - 28 March Outdoor Movie Entertainment presents The Lion King. Pop Up Cinema takes you back to when the movie was only part of the attraction. Bring your blankets and pillows, your family and friends (and a little nostalgia) and relive the magic of your drive-in days with a movie in a picture-perfect picnic park. Venue: Rietvlei Zoo Farm & Lifestyle Centre Time: Gates open at 17:30, movie starts at 19:30 Cost: R75-Adults, R40-children, under 3 years old free Buy tickets on line via EFT,Credit card or cash ticket: Cha telle Strydom 082 579 0873, LindyDe Jonge 082 8469265 Simpson’s little learner academy www.popupcinema.co.za Easter Egg Hunt & Night Market4 April Come and enjoy cupcake decorating fun. Food stalls 17:00, Live Band, line dance floor open! E-mail: marita@lidohotel.co.za to get a free egg for kids and for more info. Enjoy
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Brackendowns police open day – 5 April Brackendowns police would like to invite all members of the community to their open day. The goal of this open day is to educate children and the community about what the police’s responsibilities and functions are. Venue: Brackendowns Station - 88 Letaba Street, Brackendowns
Cana Coffee Café Bible Teaching (Bilingual) with a difference. If you love Jesus but can do without the status quo, formalities and politics of the current church then Cana Coffee Café is the place to be. We are the market-place church. The Gospel, after all, is supposed to be Good News, period. All the teachings are based upon the Bible as the only authority of God. Young ladies, moms and grannies all welcome. We have a teaching, we eat and chat together and go home. When: first and third Wednesday of every month – Where: De Landauer Family Restaurant, Van Riebeeck Avenue, Alberton North – Time: 10:00 to 12:00. Lunch serves at R40 per head. (Free lunch for one lucky lady) For more information contact: 081 576 7680
Badplaas vakansie Die Alberton aftree-oord nooi alle senior burgers uit na die Rotary Oord Badplaas vir ‘n lekker wegbreek in April. Die bus vertrek op 20 April om 07:00 vanaf die Alberton aftree-oord en keer weer terug op 27 April. Die vakansie sluit verblyf en drie etes per dag in, asook gratis ingang tot alle geriewe by die Aventura Badplaas met daaglikse vervoer. Daar is steeds ‘n paar kamers beskikbaar. Kom saam en ontspan in ‘n veilige omgewing met pragtige natuurskoon. Kontak Kallie by 084 657 1611 of Dez by 084 553 5584/ 011 869 1544 vir meer inligting. Destiny in God - 12th International Creative Arts Worship Conference - 1 – 5 July 2014 Hosted By Dr’s HL & PN Bester With Local Teachers: Dr H.L. Bester and Pastor W. Du Plessis With International Teachers: Bishop C. Hardy, Pastor Gorden Merk, Wesley Brainard, Rabbi Y’Israel Ben Avraham, Pastor Freddie Moore For more information contact: Office 011 827 5046
Solidariteit Helpende Hand Alberton Solidariteit Helpende Hand se Albertontak hou binnekort weer hul maandelikse byeenkoms. Alle belangstellendes en afgetredes is hartlik welkom. Die tak vergader elke tweede Saterdag van die maand. Tyd: 09:00 Plek: Sha-Mani Lodge, 28 Doncasterstraat, New Market Datum: Saterdag 12 April Vir enige navrae kontak Judi by 083 454 7326
SPCA Sunset Adventure Dog Walk – 5 April The Ekurhuleni Region of SPCA’s is holding another Sunset Adventure Dog Walk at Boksburg City Stadium, Jubilee Road, Boksburg. The gates open at 4pm and entrance is R30 per adventurer and R10 per dogventurer. Food and drinks will be on sale. On the day you can donate dog food, dog blankets and second-hand leads and collars for use in our outreach programmes.
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Alberton Home The disappointments and frustrations Affairs wasting water of being a councillor in this ANC run Sharron van Greunen writes: I was at Home Affairs in Alberton last A Councillor writes Metro weekend and the taps at the washbasins, It is now 9 months since the 2013/2014 budget was approved with the miserly sum of R 500 000.00 allotted for paving in the three Alberton Wards. Since then I have been asking, negotiating and begging for my portion of this amount in order to finish the paving in the Fore St park. To my total frustration, I have been given every excuse in the book, and the promises of speedy action all the way from the roads official to Asanda Mojova, the Senior Enginer and even the COO, have come to absolutely nothing. The paving is still not done and I wonder if this money will be spent before the end of the budget year. Then there is the saga of the R1mil per ward, Lungile Mtjali project which was announced by the Mayor, to great fanfare in June last year and rehashed various times. Well! Despite having been singled out and told that the project proposed by the Ward 37 Committee was one of the 3 projects which were accepted and having gone to all the trouble of preparing a detailed proposal and business plan, we are still waiting for any form of action and the year is almost over. At a meeting with the MMC Bennet Nikani and various officials, I and a member of my ward Committee were assured that there would be an on-site meeting and that this project would soon go ahead in Ward 37 but so far, once again, these seem to be empty promises. However there is always another trick up the Mayor’s sleeve and the latest is the approval
by Council of the EMM’s “CUSTOMER SERVICE CHARTER” which, amongst many other things, promises the following: In all our Customer Care Centres you will always be treated with courtesy. You will be received by informed and responsive staff. We will endeavor to answer 90% of your calls within 5 rings and acknowledge 90% of your email within 2 working days. We will keep records of complaints and ensure feedback on all concerns. We will apologize for any mistakes The residents and ratepayers also have the right to: Be treated with courtesy at all times Get prompt and efficient service Get accurate information regarding all aspects of the services provided by EMM Have a clean and safe environment Be consulted on service delivery matters The ratepayers of course also have certain obligations, e.g. Paying for their services and using them wisely Report service breakdowns immediately and utilizing municipal services effectively. Dear Mr Mayor, the promises you made during your budget speech have definitely not materialized. Will this Metro be in a position to implement the new “Charter” effectively. Let the residents of the Metro be the judges of that!
“Hit and Run” Dringend opsoek na bestuurder van swart Golf GTI Op donderdag 20 Maart tussen 13h30 en 14h00 was daar ‘n ongeluk op die h\v Penzane str en Voortrekker str in Alberton (langs die Absa Bank). Daar het ‘n blanke man in ‘n swart Golf GTI (nommerplaat onbekend) die robot geskip wat op daardie stadium buite werking was en in ‘n wit Toyota Yaris vasgery waarin 2 dames gery het. Hy het die motor vol aan die passasierskant getref waarin my broer Donovan Lamb se vriendin Rozaan Vink gesit het. Daar was ‘n man in ‘n wit bakkie wat agter hulle was wat dadelik hulp verleen het en vir Rozaan uit die kar gekry het en hy het gesien dat die bestuurder van die swart Golf GTI wegjaag van die ongeluks toneel af. So hulle het geen
besonderhede van die man nie - behalwe die kar. ASB mense indien enige iemand iets weet of iets gesien het wat sal help om daardie man in die hande te kry sal dit vir ons almal baie beteken want hy is ‘n gevaar op die pad en die ergste is dat hy veroorsaak het dat my broer en sy vriendin hulle ongebore baba verloor het. Sy was 3mnde swanger gewees. Julle kan my, Nadine Lamb, op 072 095 2473 skakel of whatsapp met enige inligting wat sal help ASB!!! Wil net baie dankie se aan die man in die wit bakkie wat hulp verleen het aan Rozaan en haar dadelik Clinton hospitaal toe gevat het. Ons waardeer dit baie.
next to fingerprinting, do not turn off. The water is being wasted and I expected Government to ensure wastage is minimised, especially in their own departments. I am very disappointed and expect them to do something about it.
Do your homework before going on a MSC Cruise Mala van Wyk writes: For my sister’s birthday, we went on the Lotus fm MSC Birthday Cruise from 28 February until 1 March, and what a disaster it was. We were very excited, it was my first holiday in 19 years. We even bought new clothes to wear to the Captain’s Ball, but we never experienced any fancy ball. We were never even welcomed by the captain. 95% of passengers were Indian heritage South Africans, as it was a Lotus fm cruise, but they only served beef and pork which Indians don’t eat. We were expecting a lovely Mutton curry, and then they served a dull mince curry. When we arrived at the Portugese Islands, everyone waited anxiously to get of the ship and enjoy the warm sun and lovely beach, but to our dissapointment they announced that we will not be getting of as the winds were too strong, we went up to the deck and felt it was only a little breeze. I would just like to warn people to do their homework before going on a MSC Cruise. Talk to other people and ask for their opinion first. Find out what their experiences were and make an informed decision. If you had a bad experience on the MSC Cruises, please write in and let us know.
‘n Boodskap van Tannie Trixie Aan al my lojale lesers, dankie vir die e-posse. Ek nooi almal uit om aan my gesprekke deel te neem en julle oogpunte ook te gee. Julle insette word waardeer. As daar enige ander onderwerpe is wat op die hart lê, stel dit voor dan praat ons in die volgende kolom daaroor. E-pos na amymae. campbell@tametimes.co.za dan sal sy dit aanstuur na my.
Ek het die afgelope naweek besluit om vir ‘n wyle ‘n breukie van Gysie se geselskap te vat, en besoek toe ‘n blommeklub vir dames. Goeiste, ek het nooit geweet dat blommerangskikking so tegnies kan raak nie! Die blommedemonstrateur het aan ons verduidelik dat daar horisontale- en vertikale lyne is waarvolgens die blomme gerangskik word. Ek het vinnig opgemerk dat balans ook ‘n belangrike kwessie is as dit by blommerangskikking kom. Ek het nog altyd ‘n voorliefde vir kleurvolle en pragtige blomme gehad; rose en lelies veral. Ek het attent geluister en volledig nota’s gemaak. ‘n Rukkie later het elke dame die geleentheid gehad om ‘n rangsikking van hul eie te maak.Ek het dadelik weggeval en blare, blomme en stingels oral ingesteek waar daar ‘n gaatjie was. Ek het ook nooit besef hoe fyn die handwerk is nie; elke stingeltjie moet ordentlik omgekrul en vasgesteek word. “Elke aansig van die rangskikking moet netjies afgewerk wees dames,”roep die demonstrateur oor ons skouers. My ou krom vingers het vinnig begin klop van die rumatiek, maar ek was vasbeslote om Gysie te beïndruk met ‘n pragtige tafelrangskikking vir ons eetkamertafel. Ek het eens op ‘n tyd die gesegde gehoor dat ‘n mens nader is aan die hemel in ‘n tuin vol blomme, en ek stem eenhonderd persent saam! Die heerlike reuk van die vars rose gemeng met die titseltjie suurlemoen van die suurlemoene wat ons ook in die rangskikking moes inkorporeer. Die beoordeelaris het so suutjies oor elkeen se skouer geloer en saggies ‘n paar aantekeninge op ‘n klein notaboekie gemaak. Na die tyd het sy aan elke dame terugvoer gegee en alternatiewe idees voorgestel. Ek was nog nooit een wat kritiek met absolute gemak ontvang nie, maar ek sal aanvaar waar ek nie ‘n kenner is nie en ek leer ook graag. Ek is nou ‘n amptelike lid van die klub en ek sien ongelooflik baie uit na ons volgende byeenkoms. Tip: Sorg dat jy op ‘n gereelde basis jou regterbrein laat werk, hetsy dit deur skilder, blommerangskiking of kraalwerk is. Jy sal verbaas wees om te sien hoe terapeuties ‘n bietjie kuns kan wees. Sorg ook dat jy en jou ander helfte darem so nou en dan ‘n gesonde asemskeppie weg van mekaar af vat; mens waardeer mekaar soveel meer daarna!
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JUSTICE: Fox Security officers with the arrested suspect.
On Friday 14 March at around 14:00, Fox Security reaction officers responded to an alarm in Fuhri Road Randhart. On arrival at the house the reaction officer found the suspect on the premises breaking the window. The suspect jumped several walls and were arrested at the corner of Michelle Avenue and Fuhri Road Randhart. The suspect was detained at Alberton SAPS for housebreaking and the
Girls arrested for bullying On Thursday 13 March four school girls from Parklands High School in Alberton were arrested for common assault and intimidation after they bullied another learner after school. The learners are minors and their names will not be disclosed. “This incident took place outside the school premises and we are aware that a case of assault has been opened with the police.
All the learners are back at school and will receive counseling from our psychosocial support unit.” said Gauteng Department of Education spokesperson, Phumla Sekhonyane Parents can help their children by reporting bullying. If your child is bullied or is a bully you can contact the Social Crime Prevention officer Sgt Mgedezi at Alberton SAPS at 011 861 6800
Alberton CPF Meetings Every month, the Alberton subsector community policing forum (CPF) holds meetings for residential areas. The meetings are attended by community residents and the SAPS, where community security and radio network issues as well as
crime statistics and problems of the relevant areas are discussed. The CPF would like to invite all residents to attend the meetings in your area and become involved in protecting yourself, your family and your community.
Vredeskorps en word gevang Stephanie Conradie stephanie.conradie@tametimes.co.za ‘n Krimineel wat in 2008 in die Vrystaat skuldig bevind was aan roof, bedrog en afpersing het in 2009 ontsnap en na Gauteng gevlug. Na 5 jaar het hy gedink sy kriminele rekord sou geskrap wees, en hy doen toe aansoek om op die Ekurhuleni Munisipaliteit se Vredeskorps te dien. Min het hy geweet dat dit dalk die begin van ‘n lang termyn agter tralies sal wees. Op Maandag 10 Maart, toe hy sy Vredeskorps onderhoud bywoon, is hy gearresteer en in aanhouding geneem. Die 25 jarige verdagte het sy fisiese assessering geslaag, maar is uitgevang toe hulle sy vingerafdrukke neem om seker te maak dat hy nie ‘n kriminele rekord het nie. Die EMPD het die verdagte by die Kempton Park polisiestasie aan die Vrystaat SAPS oorhandig.
GEVANG: Die verdagte wat na 5 jaar vasgetrek is
CPF gives crime prevention tips:
Your alarm system
How often do we hear people complaining that their Security Company did not react when there was a break in at their premises? When we abide by the “audi alteram partem” rule – hear the other side, the Security Companies informed us that after investigating these allegations, they discovered that some “backyard technicians” were at “work”. It seems that when the house owners discussed their faulty alarm systems with friends and families, they receive ample offers to “fix” the problem – with the above as the consequence. This irregularity can cost you dearly when your insurance company refuses to refund your stolen goods. Therefore, don’t try to spare costs on maintaining and fixing your alarm systems – it can cost you dearly in the end!
Send your crime stories to stephanie.conradie@tametimes.co.za
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Bracken High dominates sport day Bracken High School hosted a sports day against Suiderlig High School on Saturday 15 March. Hockey, Netball, Rugby and Chess were on the program for the day. Bracken High boys dominated the rugby fields. The u/14 won 240, u/15 won 28-5, u/16 won 20-10 and the Bulldogs edged out the Suiderlig first team 12-5.
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Laerskool Orion 0/9A span wen Van Riebeeckpark trofee Die o/9A rugbyspan van Laerskool Orion, het verlede week aan die Van Riebeeckpark rugbytoernooi deelgeneem en onoorwonne uit die stryd getree. Die o/9A span wen hierdie trofee al vanaf 2008.
OORWINNING: Mnr Morné Eksteen en die Bul-span
Team Harrison Tennis Academy doubles tournament DEFEAT: Tristan Tymvios fighting for the ball after which he scored the winning try.
Team Harrison Tennis Academy will be hosting a doubles tournament on 2 & 3 April. Age groups 4-18 from beginners to advanced players. Times to be confirmed, for more information contact Paola on 082 216 9606.
Hoërskool Alberton wen in Super 12 reeks Hoërskool Alberton het op 19 Maart teen Hoër Volkskool Heidelberg in die Super 12 skolereeks te staan gekom. Uit die 5 rugby wedstryde het Hoërskool Alberton se spanne 3 wedstryde gewen.
Uitslae: 0/14 A - Verloor - 43 / 12 0/15 A - Wen - 5 / 18 0/16 A - Verloor - 15 / 8 2de span - Wen - 10 / 17 1ste span - Wen - 19 / 20
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Debbie De Jager, Toni Mackrell, Lisa Katze and Carmen Pretoruis.
CREATIVE PIGGY BANKS: The animal banks that Door of Hope are selling to raise funds for their new property. Another fabulous gathering of working women took place at Glenvista Country Club on 19 March. Toni Mackrell, founder of Women@ Work, once again tasted success and many women left feeling positive and ready to change their attitude. The theme was ‘Live, Love and Laugh’ and guest speaker, Debbie De Jager, a certified John Maxwell Coach, explained that in order to achieve these three valuable ingredients of life one has to have a good attitude. She added that attitude is an expression of what is happening inside of the person- their inward feelings. Her main emphasis was that a bad attitude affects the person who has it more
than anyone else. De Jager gave advice on how to change your attitude. She said you have to evaluate your present attitude by identifying wrong thinking, feelings, behaviour and clarify a positive attitude and commit and carry out your choice. Secondly you have to have an attitude of gratitude and one must write a statement of purpose and have a desire to change. The charity of choice was Door of Hope Children’s Mission. They are a Glenvista based home for abandoned babies and are giving children a second chance at life. Carmen Pretorius, the operations manager explained their new Piggy Bank project, where they sell beautiful animal shaped piggy banks, is to raise funds for another property. This property will be a children’s village where they will house toddlers who are waiting for adoption and children who are classified as unadoptable due to various ailments and conditions. Due to limited space in their current houses they have to turn away babies and with the adoption process taking much longer because of the new childcare act, babies are with them for much longer periods of time. To find out more about Door of Hope please visit www.doorofhope.co.za or more about women@work visit www. womanatwork.co.za.
Tweede plek vir die VLU Dinwiddie-tak se dames Die dames van die Vroue LandbouUnie Dinwiddie-tak pronk met hulle puik prestasie by verlede jaar se VLU konferensie. Elke jaar vind daar ‘n konferensie plaas waar die verskillende VLU-takke kompeteer in verskillende afdelings, onder andere: gebak, gebottel, borduurwerk, hekelwerk en breiwerk.
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Uit die nege takke wat aan die konferensie deelgeneem het, het die Dinwiddie-tak derde gekom. Die dames spog met ‘n algehele tweede plek vir die konferensie. Die dames het op Donderdag 20 Maart hulle jaarlikse prysuitdeling gehou, waar al die dames wat pryse gewen het, trofees en sertifikate ontvang het.
Rina Mowbray en Corrie Raubenheimer saam met Barbara Steenkamp. Rina en Corrie het talle eerste- en tweede pryse ontvang.
Voetoorgang help kinders nie veilig oor pad nie
GEVAAR: Motoriste hou nie stil by die voetoorgang nie. ‘n Voetoorgang is gewoonlik die teken waar ‘n motorbestuurder moet stilhou sodat kinders of voetgangers die pad kan oorsteek, maar die oorgang in Bodmin Straat in New Redruth word deur meeste motoriste ignoreer en kinders kan die pad nie veilig oorsteek nie. “Hierdie voetoorgang was veronderstel om die kinders van Marais Viljoen Hoërskool en ook die kinders van Kids Paradise Kleuterskool veilig oor die pad te help, maar wanneer die onderwysers die kinders oor die pad wil help word hulle deur motoriste uitgeskel.” sê Mnr Johann Ankiewicz, hoof van Kids Paradise Kleuterskool. “Daar was aanvanklik geen voetoorgang nie,
maar daar was ‘n noodsaaklikheid en die Verkeersdepartement het ons gehelp. Hulle het die voetoorgang kom verf en ook die spoedbeperking van 60 na 35 verander, maar nou help die oorgang in elkgeval nie.” Dit is net ‘n kwessie van tyd voordat ‘n kind ernstig beseer word by hierdie voetoorgang. Die Kleuterskool is tans besig om met die Verkeersdepartement te onderhandel om dalk ‘n verkeerslig of spoedhobbel daar op te rig. Ons doen ‘n versoek aan motoriste om op te let wanneer hulle hierdie pad gebruik, let op waar ‘n voetoorgang is en laat die kinders die pad veilig oorsteek.
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It’s going to be classic Soul superstar Joss Stone
to perform at Carnival City
POLO FEVER: Finalists of Turffontein’s Triple Crown Competition can’t believe their luck, two more Polo Vivos are up for grabs, the next being 29 March at the Classic Carnival. Another 10 finalists will be drawn on 29 March at the second leg of the SASCOC Triple Crown; these finalists will be another step closer to driving home in a brand new Polo Vivo. Turffontein Racecourse plays host to the Classic Carnival which is expected to draw large crowds and sees numerous traditional carnival themed activities complimenting the top class South African horse racing. The growth in the Triple Crown series has been partly due to the organisers ensuring a variety of family focused activities, competitions with large prizes and mostly due to their decision of making access to the race course free of charge. Michael Varney, National Marketing Manager of Phumelela commented, “Each leg of the Triple Crown has been themed and after the success of the first leg which featured the Johannesburg Prawn Festival we are very excited about the Classic Carnival and of course the second of three Polo Vivos which we will be giving away”. Apart from enjoying the live entertainment, beer garden and Carnival atmosphere, by
simply being at the Big T race goers will be able to enter the competition to win one of the three Polo Vivos. From a racing perspective both the second legs of the Wilgerbosdrift Triple Tiara and SASCOC Triple Crown will be run and first leg winners Arcetri Pink and Louis the King will be fighting it out in their respective fields to get a step closer to taking the Tiara or Crown title. Trainer Geoff Woodruff and jockey Robbie Fradd enjoyed huge success as the winning trainer and jockey of both these races and so the pressure must be mounting. The inter-provisional competitiveness will be rife when L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate winner Cape Town Noir travels to Gauteng to compete for the Horse Chestnut Stakes only adding to the premium racing the day has to offer. Finally, this is also a special weekend for some of South Africa’s exported thoroughbreds who will be racing in the Dubai World Cup to be broadcast on a big screen for spectators to enjoy. Gates open at 11:00 and entry is free.
Spearheading future growth in tourism
City Sightseeing Johannesburg & Soweto, which is celebrating its second year of successful operation, has been further strengthened through the appointment of Christine Tworeck as the new General Manager for the area. Christine, who has been with the organisation since 2009 and was employed in the Cape Town branch as the Operations Manager, has moved to Johannesburg to take up this exciting new role which will see her leading the entire team - managing operations, sales, strategic planning and roll-out, as well as spearheading future growth.
In the short time since its establishment in the region, City Sightseeing Johannesburg & Soweto have made many notable achievements, amongst which is the ongoing successful operation of the much-loved Red City Tour which visits a total of 11 stops in and around the CBD; the establishment of the extremely popular Soweto Tour which takes visitors to some of the most exciting culturally and historically rich sites in Soweto; being awarded a coveted place in the Gauteng Signature Collection at the inaugural Lilizela Tourism Awards; and most recently the provision of a 16 language onboard commentary (including a fun kids channel), whereas initially only 10 languages were available. It is anticipated that with Christine at the helm in Johannesburg the branch will continue to move from strength to strength as she applies her wealth of knowledge, experience and her innovative and results driven approach to City Sightseeing Johannesburg & Soweto. This, coupled with her people orientated management style, ensures that City Sightseeing Johannesburg & Soweto will continue to celebrate many more successful years of operation. For detailed information on City Sightseeing Joburg & Soweto visit www. citysightseeing.co.za/joburg.
Multi-platinum selling British soul singer Joss Stone will be performing for one night only at the Carnival City Big Top Arena on 2 April 2014. With six albums and over 14-million in sales worldwide under her belt, Stone has made an impression on fans of soul music. With her latest release The Soul Sessions Volume 2, Joss shows why she is so highly acclaimed in her genre. Her new album has been described as “vocal poise, passion and power with some great songs and an artist at the peak of her powers”. Her childhood musical influences were Dusty
Springfield and Aretha Franklin and she has emulated their soulful style of singing. Joss enjoyed early success when in 2001, at the age of 13, she won the BBC Television talent show Star for a Night and also won Steps to the Stars. In 2003 she signed a recording contract with S-Curve Records and released The Soul Sessions, her multi-platinum debut album which reached the Top Five in the UK Album charts and the Top 40 of the US Billboard 200 chart. To date Joss has won numerous awards including a Grammy and two Brit Awards. Her decade in showbiz has been characterised by her intuitive and freeform approach to music, and by hard-earned experience. In her short young life and already long career, she has performed onstage with the likes of James Brown, Gladys Knight, Solomon Burke, Blondie, Smokey Robinson and Melissa Etheridge amongst others, and has also enjoyed collaborations with Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart. DATE TIME VENUE TICKETS BOOKING
Wednesday 2 April 2014 20h00 Carnival City Big Top Arena R300 to R680 each Computicket
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Mayor to reflect SASSA payment saga on progress
Ekurhukeni’s Executive Mayor; Clr Mondli Gungubele, will deliver his State of the City Address (SoCA) tomorrow (March 26) at the Germiston Civic Centre at 10am. “This is a speech in which the Executive Mayor shares with the people of Ekurhuleni progress made since the last local government elections in 2011, progress made in the present financial year and the way forward in terms of delivering on the mandate given to the city by the electorate two and a half years ago,” explains mayoral spokesman Zweli Dlamini.
Dlamini says matters relating to job creation, poverty alleviation and inequality, and progress on strategic mayoral programmes such as the Aerotropolis, beautification of lakes and dams, the integrated public transport system and digital city will dominate the speech. He says matters relating to job creation, poverty alleviation and inequality, and progress on strategic mayoral programmes such as the Aerotropolis, beautification of lakes and dams, the integrated public transport system and digital city will dominate the speech. The public can expect that the speech will also reflect on achievements of the past 20 years of democracy. Although the Ekurhuleni Metro is only 13 years old, the region itself has been in existence as the East Rand for years. In actual fact it was at the World Trade Centre in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni, where the Codesa which led to the birth of the new nonracial, non-sexist and democratic South Africa was held. “Obviously 20 years later we have a story to tell and the mayor will certainly do that,” Dlamini explains.
Pensioner Hendrik van Niekerk from Alberton has travelled to Timbuktu and back in an attempt to claim back outstanding pension money. Van Niekerk is still waiting for his back-pay of R7673, which, according to SASSA’s records, has been paid out in October 2013. Van Niekerk, however, never received the money. Van Niekerk applied for a pensioner’s grant at the South Africa Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Germiston in June last year. However, due to their systems being offline at the time, Van Niekerk only received his first payment three months later. According to Van Niekerk, SASSA explained to him last year that they had a backlog of administration and payments to which they were attending. They acknowledged that they were behind on his back-pay and assured him that they were aware of the situation. Van Niekerk has travelled to SASSA, Home Affairs and the Germiston City Hall pay point every month since November last year, but to no avail. He is either referred to another office, or he is told to wait until the end of the month. In addition, Van Niekerk suffers from Parkinson’s and he feels that it is unacceptable to expect him to go through so much effort for money that is rightfully his. “I feel that I am getting older; I am not able to do everything that I once could. It is unfair. They owe me this money,” Van Niekerk said. According to Priscilla Masemola, Grant Administration and Customer Care Consultant at SASSA, pensioners must collect a form at SASSA that shows that the back-pay money has been made available to the pensioner. The pensioner must then present the form at the pay point and request the money in cash. Masemola confirmed that Van Niekerk’s money has been allocated to him, according to SASSA’s database, and advised him to follow the above-mentioned steps. Masemola also advises first-time pensioners to collect their first payment at the pay point in cash, as the SASSA card might take a while to activate, which could cause further backlogs. Pensioners who do not draw their full pension before the 20th of each month may stand the chance of having a frozen account, as the SASSA office would assume that the money is not yet needed, or that the person may have passed away. This is also a possible reason why pensioners may not see money on their cards, even though it has been paid out. In this case, the same steps need to be followed as for back-pays. Masemola further explained that the delay was probably due to the massive backlog that SASSA has been battling with for the past three months. Masemola said that the Germiston branch is overwhelmed with social grant enquiries from various areas, such as Boksburg, Alberton and Kempton Park, either because those areas’ offices have closed, or because they only operate certain times. Masemola urges community members to request that a branch is opened in their area if they are unsatisfied with the speed and accuracy of SASSA’s services. For more information regarding back-pays and pension payments, contact the SASSA helpline on 011 776 8022.
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Regular car maintenance critical as economy slows down vehicle sales Recent sales statistics show that people are holding onto their current vehicles for longer, and resisting the urge to buy a new set of wheels. According to the National Automobile Association of SA (Naamsa) South African vehicle sales dropped 3.1% in February compared to the same period last year, with new passenger car sales falling by 5.4%. “Following four successive years of growth in domestic new vehicle sales, prospects for this year would be affected by subdued economic growth, above average new vehicle price increases as a result of exchange rate weakness and upward pressure on interest rates,” the association said. This means the regular maintenance of motorists’ vehicles is more critical than ever, says Les Mc Master, Chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA.) “Regular maintenance is key to extending the life of your car, and will help you pick up smaller repairs early enough to prevent more serious faults occurring further down the line.” He advises motorists to keep a close eye on the car’s manual and schedule maintenance accordingly. “Even better, set a recurring reminder on your phone to alert you to get your vehicle checked annually. Keeping up with your car’s recommended maintenance schedule can help avoid costly problems with your cooling system, drive-train, suspension and other components.” Motorists should also ensure their car is serviced by a reputable workshop that only uses quality oil, fluids and parts. “Although at that moment it might sound like an attractive option to service your car for as cheaply as possible, the financial implications in the long run will outweigh the apparent short term benefit. It’s never wise to scrimp on your car’s maintenance costs.” In addition to regular maintenance there are a number of other things motorists can do to extend a car’s life. Motorists should regularly check the level of fluids in their vehicles, such as the antifreeze, oil, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and brake fluid.
“Even if your car doesn’t leak fluids, it can develop a leak quite quickly which results in a dangerously low level of fluids. It’s also important to change the oil regularly as this will improve your mileage and protect your engine. To find the recommended mileage between oil changes check your vehicle’s service manual, and if still unsure consult with an accredited MIWA workshop. It’s important to change the oil filter as well - there is no sense in putting clean oil through a dirty filter, and filters are cheap and available at any parts store,” says Mc Master. He also advises motorists to monitor the thickness of their vehicle’s brake pad to prevent the pads from wearing down to metal. This will cause damage to the brake disks and possibly the callipers as well. It’s worth noting that disks and callipers are much more expensive to replace than pads. Another tip to make the brakes last longer, is to use the hand brake where possible, he says. “Even if you are driving a car with an automatic transmission, use your hand brake regularly, especially if you’re parked on an incline. It helps keep the brakes adjusted in the rear of the car and makes them last longer.” Furthermore, rotate your tyres often as it reduces uneven wear and tear on the tread, thus extending the life of the tyres too. Generally they should be rotated diagonally - front right to rear left and front left to rear right. “You also need to check your tyre pressure regularly. Proper tyre inflation will help the tyres handle better and last longer, and it will help you get the most out of a tank of petrol. It’s also a good idea to have your tyres regularly checked for wear.” But most of all, don’t ignore small problems. Pay close attention to a vehicle’s noises and also to its warning lights and even cosmetic things, like a piece of rubber trim that’s loose, he says. “Ignoring a problem only allows it to get worse, and parts for aging vehicles are often difficult to locate.” To find an accredited MIWA workshop near you, visit MIWA’s website at www.miwa.co.za
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TB screening campaign
Non-profit organisation, Cotlands has begun a massive immunisation campaign that will see hundreds of children screened and treated for TB. As an organisation that puts the rights of children first, Cotlands has undertaken to assist government with a TB campaign, by screening children. Last week they focused on the following areas: Eldorado Park ext 3, Princess Mobile Toy Library site, Selby Mobile Toy Library site, MBV building ELG and Bellavista. Cotlands will be in the following areas this week. Contact Thabo on 011 683 7201 for more information or to make a booking. 26 March- City Deep Village from 8:30 to 10:30 27 March-South Hills from 9:00 to 11:00 What is TB? Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs, but it can also affect organs in the central nervous system,
lymphatic system, and circulatory system among others. The disease was called “consumption” in the past because of the way it would consume infected people from within. When a person becomes infected with TB, the bacteria in the lungs multiply causing pneumonia; the patient experiences chest pain and has a persistent cough which often produces blood. In addition, lymph nodes near the heart and lungs become enlarged. As the bacteria try to spread to other parts of the body they are interrupted by the body’s immune system. The immune system forms scar tissue or fibrosis around the bacterium, which helps fight the infection and prevents it from spreading within the body and to other people. If the bacteria manage to break through the scar tissue the disease returns to an active state; pneumonia develops and there is possible damage to kidneys, bones, and the meninges that line the spinal cord and brain. TB is generally classified as being either latent or active. Latent TB - the bacteria are inactive but present in the body. The patient has no symptoms and is not contagious. Active TB - the bacteria are active and make the patient ill. Active TB is contagious. TB is a major cause of illness and death worldwide, especially in Africa and Asia. Each year the disease kills almost 2 million people. The disease is also prevalent among people with HIV/AIDS. *Information sourced from www. medicalnewstoday.com.
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Chevrolet Trailblazer upgraded for 2014
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• New interior colour and updated specs enhance luxury feel • Updated engine line-up brings meatier diesels to the range • Leading My Link infotainment system now standard on all models
The Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV has come under the knife for 2014, with all five existing models receiving substantial specification enhancements. The Trailblazer has forged a solid reputation in South Africa since launch in 2012, with versatility, off-road ability and on-road stability strengthening the nameplate in the demanding South African market. The updated Chevrolet Trailblazer also features a new, multi-information central LCD display panel which features the usual trip computer readouts as well as two new menus for additional vehicle particulars. The vehicle information display imparts critical information such as battery voltage, an adjustable speed warning, transmission fluid temperature (particularly important for off-roading), engine hours and an oil life indicator. Additional gauges include an instantaneous throttle position indicator, as well as a historical fuel economy graph which shows fuel consumption history for the last 50 km have been added to
All Chevrolet Trailblazer models come standard with a 5-year/ 120 000 km warranty and roadside assistance package, as well as a 5-year/ 90 000 km service plan, with service intervals scheduled every 15 000 km.
encourage more economical driving habits. All Trailblazer derivatives will now be fitted with the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system which debuted earlier in 2014 in the Chevrolet Sonic RS. MyLink brings smartphone technology to the Trailblazer with a large 7-inch touch screen display and a host of media capabilities including Bluetooth connectivity, video playback, USB and aux integration.
from the proven Duramax turbocharged diesel engine, which now produces 144 kW (up 9%). Automatic 2.8D LTZ models receive further enhancement in the form of a torque increase of 30 Nm to 500 Nm. The tried-and-trusted 3.6-litre petrol V6 engine fitted to the range-topping Trailblazer 3.6 LTZ AT model remains unchanged. Also featuring advanced 4x4 drivetrain design and technology, Trailblazer is as comfortable
Alloy wheels and colour coding for all models ensure the exterior remains classy, with LTZ models still featuring uprated LED tail light clusters and chrome detailing. With four of the five Trailblazer derivatives featuring powerful turbocharged diesel engines, the 2014 line-up now benefits from uprated outputs from both the 2.5-litre and 2.8-litre Duramax diesel motors. The 2.5D LT model now makes use of 120 kW (up by 9%) and 380 Nm (up by 8.5%). The 2.8D LTZ models, available in either 4x2 or 4x4 guise, also see hikes in power
and capable off-road as it is in the city, where generous ground clearance (up to 230 mm), excellent critical angles and a sturdy 4x4 system allow for exceptionally easy off-road driving. Able to switch drive modes at the turn of a dial, 4x4 Trailblazer models offer 2-High, 4-High and 4-Low modes. Alloy wheels and colour coding for all models ensure the exterior remains classy, with LTZ
models still featuring uprated LED tail light clusters and chrome detailing. On the inside, all models feature air conditioning with rear ventilation control and electric windows for allround comfort, the LTZ derivatives featuring a more luxurious automatic dual-zone climate control system as standard as well, along with rear parking sensors, electric driver’s seat adjustment and leather upholstery. LTZ models benefit from the addition of ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and TCS (Traction Control System), HDC (Hill Descent Control), TSC (Trailer Sway Control) and EDC (Engine Drag Control), the LTZ automatic models also featuring HSA (Hill Start Assistance).
2014 Chevrolet Trailblazer model range and pricing (incl. VAT) Trailblazer 2.5D LT 4x2 MT R 386 500.00 Trailblazer 2.8D LTZ 4x2 AT R 456 400.00 Trailblazer 2.8D LTZ 4x4 MT R 489 800.00 Trailblazer 2.8D LTZ 4x4 AT R 506 400.00 Trailblazer 3.6 LTZ 4x4 AT R 516 700.00
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Southern Gauteng takes the Gold Aberton Athletic The Southern Gauteng U23 Team participated in the Inter Provincial held at the Meyersdal Action Sports Arena from 4 - 8 Club time trial results Tournament March. The team also won Gold, a great achievement for a newly 4 km Ladies: Judy Van Dyk 20.30, Karen Kitching 20.50
formed team.
4 km Men: Avril Barkhuizen 16.24, Gert Bezuidenhout 16.38, Sipiwe Motaung 16.43, Kobus Aucamp 17.03, Niel Cillie 17.20, Riaan Naude 17.53, Cannell Fabrice 20.03, Chris Lotter 20.31, Andre Visagie 24.30 8 km Men: Andre Venter 27.42, Cobus Van Niekerk 33.05, Johan Van Tonder 33.19, Glyn Rynhoud 33.30, Gavin Pansegrouw 34.34
GOLD: The Southern Gauteng U23 Team took home the Gold Photo Supplied
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Yesteryear T20 Specialists I have watched the first week of the World T20; and wondered whether the top cricketer’s from the eighties and nineties would have adapted and competed with the top players of today in the shortest version of the game. I am convinced that the players from yesteryear would certainly have challenged the players from today. Going back twenty to thirty years, we were quite happy with cricket then and would have quite simply accepted the run rates on offer. As I mentioned in a previous article regarding One Day Cricket in the eighties, 30 runs off the first ten overs in a 50 over game was acceptable and a great start to say the least. The modern version of T20 Cricket has given a different thinking and approach towards the current 50 over game, including Test Cricket. Batsmen are continually improving on their strike rates; and who knows what will be a respectable start to a T20 game in the opening power play of the first six overs in the future, let alone Test an ODI Cricket. On average the last three or four over’s in a T20 game arguably now goes for 50 plus, but in time going forward, we could see twelve to fifteen an over in the first power play. Viv Richards, Ian Botham, Lance Klusener, Brian Lara, Mark Greatbatch; and Jonty Rhodes to name but a few, are my selection of players who would have matched this and won many games for their country. In an ideal world, it would be great to make comparisons but, alas it is not the case. Last week I mentioned how important it was to make sure that our top batsmen in the current World T20 faced as many over’s as possible; and again it proved costly in the Proteas loss to Sri Lanka on Sunday. We are now chasing the eight ball and I firmly believe that AB De Villiers and David Miller should open the Proteas batting. Food for thought.