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AMAZES Aspiring musician Tanya Zhu is currently preparing for her first piano concerto: Joseph Haydn D Major Hob XVIII: 11. This is a remarkable feat for a pianist. Even more remarkable is the fact that Tanya is just seven years old! The Grade 2 St Andrew’s School for Girls learner recently participated in the SAMRO (South African Music Rights Organisation) Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition in Cape Town, where she received the Most Promising Candidate for 10 Years and Yo u n g e r Award. Ta n y a ’ s f a t h e r J u l i a n , explained that she had been playing piano for just three years, having started lessons when she was just four-and-ahalf years old. He described the family as avid classical music fans, saying his daughter started listening to Mozart and Bach from babyhood. “But if you ask her, she will tell you her favourite music is
rock and roll!” Her piano teacher is Ms Margaret Cleghorn and, said Dad, “Since the first time she met her teacher, she has shown continuous interest in the piano. She is a quick learner.” Her grandparents both play piano, as do her uncle and cousin. Dad used to be a radio presenter in China and studied film through the University of the Witwatersrand.” Tanya told the tame TIMES she was looking forward to
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participating in a concerto festival next year. Her favourite piece is Mozart‘s “Alla Turca,” a Turkish march. The Grade 2 learner practises half-anhour a day and her parents describe her as a “very playful girl” who is “just like other girls,” despite being a genius on the piano. Like other girls her age, her favourite music group is One Direction. “She likes to take challenges instead of repeating the old things,” said her parents. “Every time she is taught something new she practises very hard till she masters it!”
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We tend to think of our talent a s being something for ourselves, but I believe God gave us talent as a gift to other people and, more importantly, to Himself. As they say, your talent is God’s gift to you and what you do with it is your gift back to God. This week’s paper is a celebration of talent in the community. On Saturday, Figures SA in collaboration with the International Model and Talent Association (IMTA), New York, held a talent search at Greenstone Shopping Centre (see page 3). There were many memorable performances on the day, but one of the contenders who really touched my heart was Neleen Kruger who sang Toe Vind Ek Jou to the music of her guitar. She said one of the reasons she had entered was to overcome her fears. While the results of Saturday’s competition have not yet been released, Kruger’s courage has become an example to the community that if you face your fears, beautiful things can happen. She sang with the voice of an angel. While talent itself is not a rare thing, every now and then a special talent worth noting
arises in the community. Read about seven-year-old Tanya Zhu, prodigy pianist on pages 1 and 4. Of interest, a report on Cnn.com lists some of the greatest talents of all time. Marie Curie was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in the fields of physics, chemistry and radioactivity. The child genius learned to read by herself at four years of age, and was known to help her brothers and sisters with their maths homework. At four, she was already freaking people out with her incredible memory. Felix Mendelssohn, composer of the Wedding March, is also mentioned in the report. He wrote his first composition when he was just 11. Pablo Picasso’s talent is also noted. According to records, little Pablo showed an interest in drawing even before he could speak. When he was old enough to go to school, he said he would only go if he could draw as much as he liked. Maybe you aren’t a Mendelssohn, or Picasso or Curie. Still, however big or small your talent is, don’t be afraid to let it shine. “Use what talents you have, the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those who sang best.” (Henry Van Dyke).
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MESMERISING: This Peruvian bird is a real showstopper. If you don’t know what it is, find out at Peter Greaves’ talk on 15 October. Peter Greaves, renowned adventurer and globetrotter, will visit Modderfontein on 15 October as the guest speaker at the Modderfontein Conservation Society’s evening meeting. The meeting will be held from 7.30pm at the Modderfontein Town Hall. Greaves will tell of his adventures in an illustrated talk entitled “Fabulous Peru.” He has plenty to talk about as Peru has a bird list of almost 1 800 birds. He will also speak of
“I AM LYING ON THE GRASS EATING AN APPLE” That was the sentence Annica Foxcroft, well-known SA author and friend of Writers 2000, tossed out to the participants at the start of a recent workshop held for members of Writers2000. She then proceeded to draw those present into an afternoon of creative insights (and also much laughter) through developing the rather ordinary sentence by introducing various possibilities. Was the writer simply relaxed and comfortable lying on the grass or wracked with guilt? What sensations did the grass provide? Itchiness, a good smell or… ? Was the apple sweet or sour? Were memories evoked? What were they? Were there some unspecified things present such as the warmth of the sun, the shapes in the clouds above, the sound of the birds, a building burning in the distance? Foxcroft’s questions evoked highly creative and entertaining responses.
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heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za Edenvale CBD will have Christmas lights for the first time in ten years this festive season. This is an initiative of the Edenvale City Improvement District (ECID), with ECID chairperson Linda McKenzie explaining the lights will be turned on at 7pm on 7 November during Edenvale’s first ever Mardi Gras event. “On this day, parts of Van Riebeeck Avenue will be closed off and residents will enjoy a carnival-style celebration of community, including stalls, live entertainment, with dancing and singing and fire dancing, among other attractions, as well as live performances. Edenvale Radio will also be present to provide music and a live broadcast.” McKenzie said many people had nostalgic memories of the Christmas lights in Edenvale. “The lights were there for years and for many residents, driving through the city centre at Christmas time was a family treat.” McKenzie explained the ECID wanted to restore the festive magic of the Edenvale CBD and draw visitors to the area, while making residents excited to be a part of Edenvale, which she called a wonderful place to live in – “It is central, and has incredible
shopping and entertainment facilities. It also has residents who understand what being a part of a community means.” She said plans for the lights had begun in January. “We had different people in to present the lights to us.” She said a “Welcome to Edenvale” sign at the area’s entrance would be among the attractions. At the time of speaking to the tame TIMES she had just returned from a presentation by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality on their plans for the Edenvale CBD. “As part of their renewal strategy for the Edenvale Town Centre, the Metro will be upgrading the transport infrastructure of the city centre, including the construction of an underground taxi rank. There are also commercial, residential and entertainment facilities in the plans. Buildings of 20 storeys will be built in the city centre,” she said. The public is invited to attend the presentation [on 14 October] at the Edenvale Library Auditorium, Van Riebeeck Avenue, Edenvale from 9am to 11am. “The study will be presented to the public and potential investors at the morning workshop,” said McKenzie. For more information, contact the ECID offices on 011 454 5964 between 9am and 1pm.
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IN FRONT OF KIDS A garage in Van Buuren Road, Bedfordview was the scene of a shootout recently after armed perptrators followed a motorist from a nearby shopping centre. Warrant Officer Muduzi Nhlabathi, Bedfordview police spokesperson, said the man noticed he was being followed by a white BMW and put his foot down, trying to speed away from his assailants. The gunmen shot at his car as he fled, puncturing two of his tyres.
“With his two children in the car, the man then drove to a petrol station in Van Buuren Road, and the perpetrators in the white BMW followed him there,” said Warrant Officer Nhlabathi. “At the garage, they shot through the driver’s window, shooting him in his stomach, in front of his children. They then fled with a large amount of cash.” Warrant Officer Nhlabathi said the man was driven to the Union Hospital in Alberton where he is recovering. Police are investigating.
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TIED UP WITH OWN SHOELACES A house in Kloof Road, Bedfordview was robbed by three armed men on 5 October at 8.30pm. Warrant Officer Mduduzi Nhlabathi, Bedfordview police spokesman, said an occupant of the house was watching television with the sliding door open, when he saw a shadow passing outside. He thought it was his wife but then three armed men entered the room, pointing a firearm at him and instructing him to lie down and keep quiet.
He said the men then tied him up with his shoelaces before demanding his valuables and ransacking the house. They fled the scene in the homeowner’s Hyundai Elantra. He said the items taken included jewellery, two laptops, two Samsung phones, a Notebook, a Nokia phone, a large amount of cash, and the Hyundai Elantra. Police are investigating.
A woman was accosted by a man with a knife while walking along Van Buuren Road towards the freeway bridge on 1 October at around 5.50pm. Warrant Officer Mduduzi Nhlabathi, Bedfordview police spokesman, said the man demanded the woman’s handbag while pointing at her with a knife. She gave him the bag and he ran away. “She started to scream and a man driving a scooter stopped and came to her assistance.” He said two security
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A CELEBRATION OF TALENT A talent and model search was held at Greenstone Shopping Centre on Saturday morning. Organised by Figures SA in collaboration with the International Model and Talent Association (IMTA), New York, the event is held annually to source undiscovered talent and open opportunities for young people in their chosen professions. Different talents were showcased on Saturday – among them singing, acting, dancing, modelling and song-writing. The finalists from Saturday’s event will compete in the semifinals against contenders from other regions in Roodepoort on 1 November.
EVENT ORGANISERS: Sylvia Dash, owner of Figures, Bedfordview, with Mona Swanepoel (centre), owner Figures, Kempton Park, and Nikkita Main, junior teacher in training from Figures Models, Bedfordview (left).
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amazes Tanya told the tame TIMES what she loves most about pianos is their magic. When she isn’t playing the piano she loves to read and her favourite place is Exclusive Books. “There she can spend three hours at a stretch without bothering us,” laughed her father. She also has a diary which she writes in daily. Her family is committed to helping her in her dreams of
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becoming a world-class pianist. “In order to better deliver Bach’s Prelude in C, we took Tanya to the beach, so that she could listen to the waves and the feeling of the sea and capture images and emotions in her mind.” Her mom Wendy helped her with her outfits for the competition and she wore four dresses, including a traditional Chinese ensemble. “Every child is unique. Parents just need the eyes to see it,” said her parents. “Tanya is still too young and she is very lucky to have all these experiences which will definitely contribute towards her future success.” Tanya said playing the piano has taught her never to give up, especially when facing difficulties.
The SAMRO Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition is organised and presented by the Tygerberg branch of the South African Society of Music Teachers. The first competition took place in 1989. It is the only one at this level in South Africa and has already put a number of young South African musicians on the road to (even international) acclaim. The mission of the competition is to give talented young musicians under 13 years of age the opportunity to learn from one another in a competitive environment. There are five categories: piano, strings, woodwind, brass and other instruments (classical guitar, recorder and percussion). Five contrasting works, of at least three style periods, are required during the first three rounds. Sixty candidates are selected to participate in the competition, with 25 semi-finalists and eight finalists being chosen from these.
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Keep your children safe
Keeping your children safe is a year-round priority, not only during school holidays. Parents and caregivers should make the safety and security of their children a priority throughout the year, and not only give it specific attention during the school holidays. With schools now on break for the end of the third academic term, this may pose a challenge for parents who will worry about the safety of their children while they are at home for the nine-day holiday. “Nothing you ever do will ever completely remove that feeling of worry about whether or not your child is safe,” said Theunis Kotze, ADT general manager: Inland Region. “However, you can at least do everything you can to make sure your child knows what do when things go wrong, and what actions to avoid to try and limit harm.” He explained educating your child about basic security measures would go a long way towards keeping them safe: 1.
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If your child will be home alone during the holidays, make sure they keep all doors locked and that they do not allow anyone to enter the property without your permission. They must also know how to activate and de-activate any security systems you have installed, especially the panic button. Keep a list of important emergency telephone numbers close to your telephone, including numbers for your local SAPS station and your neighbours. If your child has their own cellphone, make sure these emergency numbers are pre-programmed in their contact list. If you usually drive your child to the home of a friend who lives in the same neighbourhood, rather walk the route with them before they have to do it on their own. Explain that it is better to walk a slightly longer route down familiar streets, where there is more activity, than to take short-cuts across fields or deserted areas. If your child has to leave the house for whatever reason, ask that they call you once they leave and again when they have arrived at their destination. Make sure they know that if they do happen to find themselves in an unfamiliar street, they should look out for a police or security officer to help them. They must never accept help from a stranger.
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safety, nothing beats adult supervision,” said Ntladi. The hot, dry, windy weather also makes veld fires a threat and residents are discouraged from discarding hot cigarette butts out in the open, making fires in areas with dry grass and leaving open flames unmonitored. Below are more tips on how to survive the heat wave: 1. Avoid direct sunlight - wear a hat and use sunscreen. 2. Don’t leave children or pets in parked locked vehicles. 3. Stay in the shade or under shady trees. 4. Drink lots of water to prevent dehydration. 5. Take frequent breaks if you are working outdoors. 6. Avoid strenuous activities. 7. Avoid alcoholic, caffeinated or carbonated drinks. 8. Wear light, bright-coloured clothes.
We’re all struggling to keep our cool in the current heat wave, so what do we do when our cars overheat? “While it is rare for modern vehicles to overheat in hot weather, the two most common reasons for overheating are low water and coolant levels in the radiator or a leak in the cooling system,” said Les Mc Master, chairman of the Motor Industry Workshop Association (MIWA). He explained it was important to check the coolant level. “If you aren’t sure where to look for the reservoir, check your owner’s manual. If the level is normal, you might just have a malfunctioning temperature gauge. However, if it’s low or empty there’s probably a coolant leak. In that case I’d strongly suggest you call roadside assistance.” Mc Master continued: “If you have to keep driving, make sure the engine is cool, and protect your hand with a glove or a rag, then twist off the radiator cap. Refill both the radiator and the reservoir, using coolant or, if necessary, water. This should bring the temperature down once you’re underway, but stay vigilant as you most probably have a serious leak somewhere. If the temperature starts rising again, pull over and repeat the process.” To prevent overheating, Mc Master advised regularly checking your car has fresh coolant in its radiator, not just water, and also having the radiator checked for corrosion - though he says even a well-tuned car can overheat in hot conditions, particularly in stop-and-go traffic or when climbing a steep incline.
”The first sign that your car is overheating will be your dashboard temperature indicator starting to rise or a malfunction indicator coming on. Should this happen, first shut off the air conditioner and open the windows. This will help lessen the load on the engine and help cool it off. Although it sounds odd, it will also help to turn on the heater, as this draws excess heat from the engine.” He said that if you find yourself in heavy traffic when this happens, shift into neutral or park and rev the engine just a little. “This will make the water pump and fan speed up, drawing more liquid and air through the radiator. The increased air and liquid circulation helps cool the engine off.” Mc Master said brake drag also increased the load on the engine, making it heat up. “If you are in traffic, rather crawl along slowly on little more than idle, than move up and brake repeatedly. Or move up only when the gap between you and the vehicle in front of you gets too large.” The most serious signs of overheating are the needle hitting the red zone or steam coming from the engine. “If this is the case, immediately find a safe place to stop, pull over and turn off the engine. Just pulling over but still idling the engine is not enough. Engines have to work harder to keep cool at idle than at cruising speed, so turn it off as soon as you can,” he said. Ideally you should then open the hood and wait 30 minutes for the engine to cool. “However, be very careful when doing so, as it will be extremely hot underneath and you may need to wait for it to cool off a little first. Only then is it safe to check the coolant level.”
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Tips to prevent heatstroke as issued by ER24: • Stay hydrated by consuming a lot of water. • Keep a close eye on babies and the elderly and urge them to stay hydrated. • Make sure your pets have a cool area to relax as well as enough cool water to drink. • Stay out of direct sunlight as much as possible. • Spend limited time outdoors. • Applying sunscreen whenever outdoors is vital. • Children and pets should under no circumstances be left in a vehicle.
The Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services urges parents to keep a close eye on their children this spring break. This comes as a heat wave sweeps through the region which may lead to cases of heat exhaustion or even worse, heatstroke. “In these weather conditions, people are advised to stay indoors if possible, keep cool by taking lots of fluids and wearing light clothing,” says William Ntladi, spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni Emergency Services. “Parents are especially advised to keep an eye on their children and ensure that they are protected from the sun by wearing hats and applying sunscreen.” Those who tackle the heat by taking a dip in the pool are also advised to take precautions. “In terms of water
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Legends Barbershop How one man built up a legacy for many to leave homes by cutting the hair of senior Sheldon Tatchell, the owner citizens and making them feel of Legends Barbershop, special and good. Sheldon also started his success story took the step to join forces with by cutting hair on a porch local schools, going out to outside a shop in the schools and giving Eldorado Park. less fortunate kids a Today he is a welllegendary haircut and respected man a legendary experience in the community at no cost. “To us and has opened it might seem like two Legends something small, but Barbershop to them it’s something branches, one big, because now they based in Eldorado realise somebody out Park’s Crystal Mall BEYOND LEGENDARY: there does care about and the other one Sheldon Tatchell, the owner them and somebody in Florida, at the of Legends Barbershop out there looks forward Tote Centre. His walk of success was not an easy one - just like any other entrepeneur, he started at the bottom and worked himself up with the goal of not just building up a legacy for himself but also one that would allow many others to leave legacies of their own. The young and ambitious entrepreneur always had the passion and vision to have his own barbershop and to make a difference in his community. It all started four years ago when Sheldon and a friend of his started cutting the hair of men and young boys on that legendary shop verandah in Eldo’s. In the space of four months they had moved to leased premises as more and more customers came to them. Sheldon then decided to take things to the next level by hiring young guys who were unemployed and training them to become barbers and to do the things he and his team did. After our young entrepreneur came back from honeymoon, he discovered that the place where his barbershop had been, was closed - only to find out that his partner had not paid the rent, or the employees. Sheldon and had to close down completely and go back to the drawing board and it took some time to recover from this failure. Sheldon started to do as much research as possible to identify who his competitors were and what they did that made them profitable. Then, in 2014, on 26 July, Sheldon and his team opened their first Legends Barbershop branch at Crystal Mall. “Our focus was on our customers and to give them a legendary experience and to make the customers feel good on the inside and outside with the great haircut they receive,” said Sheldon. Mr Tatchell also decided to give back to the community by doing community work every single month. He joined forces with the old age
to cut their hair,” said Sheldon. They decided to start a barber academy at the school itself, where they talked about what barbers do and what it feels like to be a barber. Sheldon realised that many of these kids in local schools were becoming more interested in learning about becoming barbers and it was not just a hobby, but was becoming a career choice. They took the step to skill the kids from ground level to advanced, because Sheldon’s plan was for those who were interested and were trained by them to become interns at Legends Barbershop in the future. On 8 August 2015, Sheldon opened the new Legends Barbershop in Florida, having realised some months earlier that many Legends customers were driving from Florida and Discovery to Eldorado Park just for a haircut. So he saw the need and decided to open a branch in Florida. The young entrepreneur stated that his business is doing well and the motto is to focus on people and to serve people. “Our whole business model is to focus on empowering employees and our youth, to make a success in each and every area in their lives. We all have one goal and we all want to achieve one dream. We focus on serving people and we focus on our employees because our employees are also a key factor in our business. We also support the youth and give jobs to them because we know jobs are scarce.” To find out more about Legends Barbershop and the services they offer, you can visit their online site www.legendsbarbershop.co.za. Online bookings for haircuts can be made and they are mobile, so if you cannot make it to either of their barbershops, they can come to you.
Contact us | Email Address: legendsbarbershop@gmail.com | Phone number: 074 633 8048
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YOUR COMMUNITY The tame TIMES, together with Figures Models, Bedfordview and Stoneridge Centre, is looking for girls and boys, teens and young adults who have what it takes to stand as ambassadors for their community, as the Face of tame TIMES. This is our first ever beauty and talent search and is an excellent opportunity for aspiring models who want to break into the modelling profession, as winners will be awarded modelling contracts by
Figures Models, among other prizes. We are looking for girls and boys and young adults between the ages of three and 23 with that special something to represent their community as youth ambassadors during their year of reign. An ambassador is someone with true beauty, with the character and tenacity to stand strong as a role model among their peers.
THE CATEGORIES FOR THE COMPETITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Petite Face of tame TIMES (ages 3 to 7) Junior Face of tame TIMES (ages 8 to 12) Senior Face of tame TIMES (ages 13 to 23) An ambassador for Stoneridge Centre will be chosen at the same time. The finals of the Face of tame TIMES will be held on 27 and 28 November at the Stoneridge Centre. Get your entry form on the tame TIMES Facebook page or from the Stoneridge Centre at selected outlets. A meet and greet event will be held in the Spar Court of the centre on 24 October, during which entry forms will be handed out and every Saturday thereafter. For more information, contact face@figuresbedfordview.co.za.
CELEBRATING THE NATIONS The Church of the Blessed Sacrament at 17 Mullins Road, Malvern will hold an International Food and Dance Festival on 25 October.This will be a celebration of culture with dancing and music, as well as food and entertainment stalls. For more information, contact 011 616 4008
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– is always based on indisputable facts? Well, it Anyone who has ever picketted outside an depends on how the studies are done. Dr abortion clinic will know that it is an Jane Anderson, a board member of the emotional experience. If it is sad to gaze American College of Pediatricians, into the blank eyes of young women points out that leading pro-abortion driving home after the ‘procedure,’ it activist Dr David Grimes has been is really painful to watch a teenage selective about which studies girl hide her innocent young face he chose to pay attention to and under a sun-hat as she is driven which ones he ignored. He relied through the gates by an older man too much, also, on the ‘recall in a sports-car. Abortion is usually bias’ argument, saying that, in the a same-day procedure; under the by Palesa Yates studies, women with breast cancer right circumstances it may be painwere more likely to admit to having had free – physically; but it is never without abortions than the healthy women. Surely, complications. though, the sick women would have been less Obviously abortion is never safe for the likely to risk a loss of sympathy from care-givers unborn. Mothers, however, also face risks that by stigmatising themselves through admitting include sterility, depression, future premature to having had abortions? births, death – and breast cancer. Abortion providers In addition, some studies lump together Marie Stopes and Planned Parenthood obviously deny miscarriages and abortions, which skews much of this. The American Cancer Society says, “Scientific research studies have not found a cause-and- their results, because miscarriages do not generally raise effect relationship between abortion and breast cancer.” the risk of breast cancer as abortions do. Miscarriages Associate Professor Stephen Robson, vice-president usually happen in the first trimester and are associated of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of with lower levels of oestrogen in the mother’s body than Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG), says, successful pregnancies. Abortions before 32 weeks, “RANZCOG, like virtually every women’s health body on the other hand, interrupt the natural preparation of around the world, does not support any link between TOP breast tissue for breastfeeding and leave it vulnerable to cancerous changes. (That is why a full-term pregnancy, and subsequent breast cancer.” Towards the end of 2013, however, the American College followed by breastfeeding, before the age of 30 provides of Pediatricians felt the need to warn teenagers that women with some protection against breast cancer). undergoing abortions puts them at increased risk of Sometimes, because of political, business or personal breast cancer, and that the more abortions they have, interests, it takes years for the truth to be universally the greater the risk will be. “It is important that parents acknowledged. Stanford University School of Medicine’s reinforce this information to their daughters,” they said. Dr Robert Jackler, who researched the process of public “All health educators should include this information in acknowledgement of the link between smoking and any health/sexuality education class in which abortion is cancer, said that a number of otolaryngologists testified for the tobacco industry when they were sued by cancer discussed.” But instead of encouraging debate in order to pursue the patients. truth on this issue, the media seems to have taken sides. “I was shocked by the degree to which these physicians The link between abortion and breast cancer has been were willing to testify, in my opinion in an unscientific way, downplayed, denied, ignored and even ridiculed. But that to deny a dying plaintiff — suffering the aftermath of a lifetime of smoking — a fair trial,” he said. cannot make it go away. How can scientific studies differ in their results, one [sources: cancer.org; mja.com.au; acpeds.org; breitbart. may ask? Surely science – especially medical science com; rtl.org; ncregister.com; med.stanford.edu]
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Lizeth Kotze 011 862 8500 Most people have been educated on statistics, symptoms, methods of detection and medical interventions related to breast cancer. Simply providing more information on these related topics to an already informed public should not be the route to go this October. Instead, we need to take it one step further by focussing on a plan of action in order to detect the disease in its early stages. Early detection is vital to the survival of this disease that has become so common among both men and women. The American Cancer Society has found that when breast cancer is detected early, and it is in the localised stage, the five-year relative survival rate is 100%. Therefore, the urge is to place our focus on a personalised detection plan. A wonderful initiative has been created by the National Breast Cancer Association to help you in the quest of creating such a detection plan. You can do so by visiting their website and by completing a short questionnaire and thus registering for a personalised detection plan. After registration, you will receive regular reminders to do breast self-exams, and schedule clinical exams based on your age and health history. For more information on a personalised detection plan visit www. nationalbreastcancer.org or to create your plan of action visit www.earlydetectionplan.org.
Early detection with mammography is the key to recovery in Breast Cancer The importance of early detection of breast cancer cannot be emphasised enough in a bid to optimise treatment and hopefully avoid the need for invasive treatments. Of all the cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer in South African women, constituting more than 50% of all cancer diagnoses. Mammography reported by radiologists is the foundation of early detection of breast cancer. Mammography and breast MRI are the only recognised imaging screening tools for breast cancer and multinational, multicentre trials have demonstrated a reduction in the death rate from breast cancer in women regularly screened by mammography, due to the early detection of breast cancer. Mammography is the mainstay examination; breast MRI is used in special circumstances. Modern mammography is done with a very small radiation dose and there is no evidence to suggest that
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According to the World Cancer Research Fund, breast cancer is the most prevalent form of cancer in women by a significant margin. Statistics show that one in 29 South African women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This figure is even higher in urban communities in South Africa, where the incidence is as high as one in eight. While these statistics are frightening, the good news is that more women are surviving a breast cancer diagnosis than 20 years ago, thanks to a combination of advanced medical treatment and most importantly of all, early diagnosis. During Breast Health Awareness Month (October), the Radiological Society of South Africa (RSSA) and Breast Imaging Society of South Africa (BISSA is a sub-group of the RSSA), are stressing the importance of mammograms and how regular mammograms and breast examination can possibly save your life.
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mammography itself can produce breast cancer or that the radiation presents any danger to any other part of the body including the thyroid gland. The mammogram is the first imaging method for screening when there are no lumps or symptoms or to provide further information if a lump or abnormality is detected. Mammography is often followed by ultrasound in both screening and symptomatic examinations. “The radiologist’s aim is to detect breast cancer before any of More women are these signs appear. This is surviving a breast why we encourage South cancer diagnosis than African women to have 20 years ago, thanks to a regular mammograms to combination of advanced ensure that if there are any malignant cells, they are medical treatment and caught early and can be most importantly of all, treated appropriately,” says Dr early diagnosis. Godinho, President of RSSA.
Cancer.vive is a special cancer awareness and education project of the People Living with Cancer umbrella organisation. This survivor-driven project utilises performing arts, music, poetry, dance and storytelling to celebrate victory over the disease, creating awareness and educating communities throughout South Africa. The campaign has been hailed as one of the most dynamic cancer awareness campaigns in the world. Cancer.vive aims to: • Raise awareness of the importance of early detection • Educate as many people as possible on the signs and symptoms of cancers • Give hope to people diagnosed with cancer • Connect newly diagnosed people to the rest of the PLWC network of projects The Cancer.vive flagship event, the Cancer. vive bike ride, is an annual seven-day motorcycle awareness ride across the country. In 2015, over 60 survivors, supporters, crew and media embarked on a journey that aimed to deliver a message of hope and encouragement to communities in the provinces of Gauteng, North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. How you can help: • Pledge a donation to the cause: www. cancervive.co.za/donations • Follow the riders on their route and send your encouragement to them and others living with cancer, using the hashtag #cancervive • Follow them on Twitter: @cancervive_ride • Follow them on Facebook: Cancervive • Follow them on Instagram: @Cancervive_ Ride • Connect with PLWC (People Living With Cancer) on www.plwc.org.za or through their toll-free number 0860 033 337.
Hard Rock Cafe Boston is uniting music fans, supporters and survivors in honor of the brand’s 16th annual PINKTOBER™ campaign! Throughout the month of October, guests will be able to exclusively purchase an Ellie Fund bracelet for $2 to benefit the organization. Additionally, on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, Hard Rock Cafe Boston will host a PINKTOBER event to benefit the Ellie Fund. On Tuesday, October 27, 2015, Hard Rock Cafe Boston will host a wrap party, featuring a band, auction items, appetizers, a signature pink drink and a cash bar. The event will benefit the Ellie Fund, a Boston-based organisation that provides essential support services for breast cancer patients and their families to ease the stresses of everyday life, allowing the focus to be on family, recovery and healing. (www.sampan.org)
Arizona restaurants celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Restaurants in Arizona, USA have joined the ranks of companies supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as a way to show support for those diagnosed with the disease, their families and the professionals involved in fighting cancer. Participating restaurants are either donating a portion of their turnover to organisations, giving away free meals to people who share their stories, or hosting fundraising campaigns in aid of related organisations. (www.azcentral.com)
“Pinkwashing” has become a familiar ritual every October, from NFL football players donning pink gloves to gun shops selling pink guns, all in the name of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A sizable industry has cropped up around the cause of “awareness.” And police departments are taking pinkwashing to a new, sometimes tone-deaf level. Towns across America have decked out their police forces in pink for the month. Many police departments are sporting new pink patrol cars. As Fairfield, Connecticut police chief Gary MacNamara explained, “If we change the look of the police cruiser, maybe we’ll change the way we look at breast cancer and breast cancer survivors.” Some police departments are going even further in their commitment to awareness. Here are some of the more creative ways the criminal justice system has been dressed up to commemorate the cause: Pink handcuffs. Police in Greenfield, Massachusetts will observe National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by wearing pins that say “ARREST BREAST CANCER – UNLOCK THE CURE.” Some officers plan to go even further to spread awareness by using pink handcuffs to arrest people. (www.thinkprogress.org)
I’m a SURVIVOR
Angelina Jolie
Christina Applegate
Kylie Minogue
pick n pay women’s walk 2015 Ladies from all walks of life put on their pink and did their bit for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at the annual Pick n Pay Women’s Walk. On Saturday 03 October at the FNB Stadium in Nasrec, women arrived in great numbers to take part in the fourth fun 5km walk in support of creating awareness around breast cancer. The emphasis of the annual walk is based on enjoyment of the event, as well as the experience of the sense of ubuntu which is achieved when the community comes together in the name of doing something meaningful for others. All proceeds of the walk go directly to breast cancer awareness organisation PinkDrive, which provides women around South Africa with breast cancer examinations and education. PinkDrive has a station at every walk where they offer free breast examinations, as well as the opportunity to talk to a representative about any breast-related matters.
What can you do?
Mardi Bra Gala Dinner
When: 17 October 2015 Where: Centre Court of Emperors Palace Cost: R1000 per seat Dress: Formal Mardi Gras Got to www.pinkdrive.co.za for more information and tickets
Pick n Pay Women’s Walk
Olivia Newton-John
Cynthia Nixon
Carly Simon
When: 17 October 2015 Where: Laerskool Doringkloof Primary Pretoria Cost: R50 for adults, R25 for children Got to www.picknpay.co.za for more info and www.webtickets for tickets
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Stepping on to a golf course for the first time erased all the dull memories of playing with sticks and stones on dusty township playing fields for many aspiring junior golfers on Tuesday morning last week. On this day, the City of Ekurhuleni launched a programme for aspiring golfers from
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Veilen Morodi, Katlehong GolfAcademy coach, explained: “Golf is my passion and it gives me so much joy when I see my players develop into better players through my contribution.” The City of Ekurhuleni has committed to establishing golf clinics across the Ekurhuleni region so as to develop young golfers.
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See clubs from all over Gauteng in action. Boxers who will be in action include:
FUTURE GOLFING GIANT: Grade 6 St Benedict’s learner Yurav Premlall was selected to represent the Ekurhleni Golf Union in the South African u/13 Championship, recently held at the Royal Durban Golf Club in Durban.
● Louie M ● Riardo Malajika (SA champion) ● Mirinda Malajika (SA champion) ● Charlton Malajika ● Ollie Dyasi ● Ricky Tshabalala (SA champion) There will be about 30 Action Bouts that promise to keep spectators on the edges of their seats.
VENUE: South Hills Boxing Club, South Rand Recreation Centre, Geneva Street, South Hills DATE: 24 October TIME: 13:00 ENTRY: Adults R20, Children R10 Food and colddrinks will be on sale. For enquiries, contact Billy Hurford on 083 220 9408 or 011 332 1543.