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A few of the children who participated in the Games On Friday 16 May over 1000 children from crèches throughout Ekurhuleni participated in the 2014 Ekurhuleni Kiddies Games. The Kiddies Games is an annual event, which forms part of the Ekurhuleni Department of Sport and Recreation’s Early Childhood Development Programme, with the overall aim of encouraging youngsters to participate in sport to keep them healthy and busy. “This is a very important programme for us as a Department, because the Early Childhood Development Programme teaches them [the children] co-ordination. They are not playing
for championships at this particular moment; they are just recreating. We expect that as time goes on, some are going to be influenced by this and go to sport,, others will play sport, others will be coaches, and others will be trainers. From this programme we may identify talent,” said Cllr Zeni Tshongweni, Ekurhuleni MMC for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture. According to the Ekurhuleni Director of Sport and Recreation, Atwell Sijadu, the initiative promotes sport and encourages mass participation in sport from a young age. Since the programme started in 2003, it has grown significantly: over 400 preschools in Ekurhuleni took part in the 2014 Games.
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This year, 35 crèches and their top young competitors made it through to the Metro finals on 16 May. The children, who are all between 5 and 6-years-old, took part on three different levels: area games, regional games and metro games. A few of the sport activities completed included: cycling, ball dribbling, ball kicking, ball hopping, among other ball activities, as well as balancing and ring-throwing. All the crèches that participated in the metro finals received medals and certificates of participation. The top scoring children also won equipment prizes to encourage and enable them to continue playing sport at home.
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his week our news team has compiled a lovely human interest newspaper, with many stories that show just how talented and interesting the Boksburg community is. From local pageant finalists, to business women who are well in charge of their destinies.
MeetlocalMissEarthSAfinalist Boksburg local Shannon Roscher has been selected as one of this year’s Miss Earth South Africa finalists. With her big heart and her passion for the environment, Shannon is well on her way to winning the Miss Earth title.
According to Shannon, the Miss Earth pageant is not just a beauty pageant, but an opportunity for young women to learn how to sustain the environment, and to provide the finalists with a platform from which they can uplift the community: “Miss Earth covers every aspect to sustain the earth. With Miss Earth we literally have to get down and dirty, we do everything ourselves. When we do community work, we do community work; we
In order for Shannon to win this prestigious title, and the opportunity to uplift the community, she is expected to collect donations and raise funds for her charity projects- all before the finals in August. As a Boksburg local, Shannon has made it her goal to help those in need around the East Rand especially. However, Shannon cannot complete this task on her own, and would be very grateful if the community could help her with sponsorships and donations, such as blankets, can food, clothes and garden tools. If you would like to help Shannon make Earth a better place, then contact her on 074 378 6139. It is all for a wonderful and sustainable cause.
don’t just stand and take a photo. That for me is the biggest thing, because you are actually implementing change,” Shannon explained. On her Miss Earth journey so far Shannon has had the opportunity to prove that she is able to do just that: one of her assignments instructed each finalist to start a vegetable garden at a school in an impoverished area, as part of a sustainable feeding scheme. Even though the girls only needed to sustain the garden for a month, Shannon decided that she would sustain her garden at Dawn Park High School for a whole year. “The whole school is built out of containers. For some of the children there, the meal they get at school is their only meal for the day. It is heart-breaking,” Shannon said.
IEC concludes election process
Advocate Pansy Tlakula; Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) handed over the final list of elected representatives for the National Assembly and the nine provincial legislatures to the Chief Justice of South Africa; Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng, on Friday 16 May.
Party representation in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature:
Democratic Alliance (DA): 23 members
African National Congress (ANC): 40 members
Vryheidsfront Plus (VF): 1 member
The publication of the final list of representatives elected is the final milestone of the 2014 national and provincial election process and paves the way for the swearing in of the 830 representatives – 400 in the National Assembly and 430 in the nine provincial legislatures. The first sitting of the Fifth Parliament will be convened in terms of section 51
break from politics. A break from politics? Does Ramphele know that her party is less than a year old? How is she already tired? This says a lot about her ability or perhaps readiness to govern. As though that was not enough, the threat of a vote of no confidence in Ramphele’s leadership surfaced again as in Gauteng her constituency has gone as far as blaming her of running the party like a tuck-shop. Thankfully Agang performed miserably in the general election, I mean think about it, if the party is in such a state what would have become of the country if they actually won? It’s really sad and slightly entertaining; perhaps there is a reality show here if anyone is interested –
being Ramphele. On the topic of sad – a decision by a young lady to better herself through education has caused far too much drama than I would have thought it should. So DA’s former parliamentary leader takes up an opportunity to further her studies and in the wake of that decision has to suffer a public assassination and disregard of all her efforts. Although the fall out between Helen Zille and Mazibuko has always been something the party denied, statements like “I made Mazibuko” don’t only prove otherwise, but they threaten the structural integrity of the DA’s glass house. This has always been a question I struggled with when it comes to
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP): 1 member
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF): 8 members
Theparty continues ByNietoHernandez If you thought that the heightened political atmosphere would simmer down after the elections, then this past week must have been an eye opener: with the DA and Agang and the less interesting Kenny Kunene, who is now writing a book. Mamphela Ramphele announced on Thursday (15 May) that she would be taking a
weather Delivery on Wednesday to all households and businesses in Boksburg. Published by Tame Communications Corner Michelle Avenue and 37 Sangiro Close, Randhart. PO Box 17699, Randhart, 1457. Tel: 011 862 8500, Fax: 011 869 7335 Editor: Amy-Mae Campbell: amymae.campbell@tametimes.co.za
As Editor, I have the mighty important task of approving the content that goes into each edition of the newspaper. What will our readers enjoy? What do they need to know? What is happening in the news? With each and every story I meet the most inspiring people, and every story influences my perception of reality. If anyone in the community is out there achieving amazing goals, or in need of support, or able to assist others- then the newspaper is your community voice and platform to engage with your fellow members. I look forward to sharing your stories! Regards, Amy-Mae 083 594 8384 amymae.campbell@tametimes.co.za
of the Constitution by the Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng on Wednesday 21 May 2014. Thirteen parties will be represented in the National Assembly. The Chief Justice will also preside over the election of the Speaker and the President in accordance with the Constitution. The newly-elected President will be sworn in by the Chief Justice at the inauguration to be held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 24 May 2014. An analysis of the representatives shows that 58 percent are men and 42 percent women. The oldest representative is 85 and the youngest is 22 with an average age of 50. party politics, and perhaps someone can provide some clarity in this regard – is there any room for individual thinking within the party frame. The public assassination of Lindiwe is not unique to the DA, we have seen this trend with in the ANC, COPE, and many other political parties where a difference in thinking is automatically followed by the proverbial ‘cold’ Malema spoke about after his expulsion from the ANC. I for one will be eagerly waiting to see what transpires after a year when Mazibuko returns. Let’s have your views, email voice@tametimes.co.za or send me a tweet @NietoVoice
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Graduates of the highest quality On Thursday 15 May Emperors Palace held a sophisticated graduation ceremony for the Peermont Education Trust Lesedi Programme graduates. Every year Emperors Palace gives local youth the opportunity to complete a variety of professional courses, while working at Emperors Palace as training. This training opportunity enables the students to gain practical and theoretical experience that will assist them in finding jobs in the hospitality and tourism sector. This year, 46 learners graduated under the Peermont Education Trust Lesedi Programme; the graduates received certificates for the following qualifications: food and beverage, professional cookery, front reception and aslo electrician NQF level 2-3. To date, the programme has assisted over 500 learners and over R56 million has been spent on university scholarships and the Lesedi Programme. The Trust also boasts a 100% pass rate and a 100% employment rate of its qualified electricians. The training provided is accredited and learners are offered the opportunity to apply for an additional management qualification, or to complete their trade tests. The programme trustees provide life skills training as well, to assist the students with job seeking skills. The general aim of the training
provided under this Trust is to address skills shortage and unemployment among the youth in South Africa. At the end of the day, the graduates are armed with a valuable qualification and solid practical experience, which enables them to contribute to South Africa’s economy. “We as the Peermont Education Trust are proud to be able to support and unleash such talent that we have in the country. The Lesedi Industrial Development Programme was disarmed to offer a unique solution to the problem of unemployment, especially in Ekurhuleni, by offering training opportunities to the youth of Ekurhuleni to enable them to become economically active,” said Tshidi Madima, Chairperson of the Peermont Education and Children’s Trust. The top learner in the chef category, Keenan Losch, is a Boksburg local, and he has already started
PROUD GRADUATES: A few of the graduates in the hospitality and tourism category boasts with their certificates.
working at the Johannesburg Country Club as a chef. Keenan expressed his gratitude on behalf of all the graduates: “We are truly blessed to have found our passion so early in life and are able to make a career out of it. Today marks the end of a new beginning; of a lifelong education of each one of us. Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Bon appétit.”
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READY TO COOK UP A STORM: Keen an Losch, who was th e top chef of the evening, receives his certificate from Tshidi Madima (Pee rmont Chairperson ) and Vuzi Zwane (Tr ustee).
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While they were hard at work patrolling the area surrounding the voting stations during elections, the police also ensured that they made their mark.
The Boksburg North Communications Service supplied the following information regarding the Stop and Search Procedure: When the police indicates for a vehicle to pull over, it is either because the vehicle appears to be suspicious, or because it could be linked to a crime/ committed a crime. Sometimes the SAPS might pull over a vehicle that fits the description of the one for which they are searching. This is how the procedure should work: • The police may switch on their sirens and lights and will preferably stop behind the suspicious vehicle. • The occupants of the suspicious vehicle may be requested to step out of the vehicle. If the police request that you step out of the vehicle; by refusing to do so, it will create further suspicion; especially if the occupants are blatantly ignoring the policeman’s instructions. If the occupants appear to be very hesitant
and non-co-operative, the police may remove their firearm (typically a rifle or pistol) and point it towards the ground. This is merely for the safety of the officers and people in the vicinity. • The police may also approach the vehicle with their weapons ready if they feel that their safety is compromised. One officer could approach the car from the left, and the other from the right. This is to cover one-another. • Police will conduct a stop and search procedure after the occupants have exited the car. • Stop and Search Procedures may be initiated by a routine roadblock, or by a police patrol. • When you as a driver is being followed by a police vehicle and you feel unsure or uncomfortable to stop, drive slowly to the nearest police station, or phone 10111 and ask the operator to verify whether the vehicle following you is a legitimate police vehicle.
Murder Boksburg investigation North SAPS arrests progresses On 6 May an unknown man was shot in front of the Scrap Metal Dealer on Main Street, Witfield. The investigation is pending. However, on 12 May Warrant Officer Rudie Bezuidenhout went to visit the same Scrap Metal Dealer and found that the owner has applied for a Second Hand Dealer licence, which has not yet been approved. Warrant Officer Bezuidenhout arrested the owner and opened a case. He was given a fine and the business was closed until a licence has been issued. All scrap was removed from the premises. The premises was also searched for any other illegal activities, but none was found.
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Lt J. Coetzer from Boksburg North SAPS and a Boksburg CPF member.
The following arrests were made during the week from 5- 12 May 2014: Theft : 6 Shoplifting : 10 Housebreaking and theft : 2 Kidnapping : 5 Perjury : 1 Possession of counterfeit goods : 1 Possession of illegal substance : 9 Possession of housebreaking implements : 2 Domestic Violence : 2 Assault GBH : 3 Contravening Second Hand Goods Act : 1
Crime tip of the week: Juanita Coetzer, Communications Officer at Boksburg North SAPS, warns the youth, especially school learners, to be vigilant when walking home alone from school. She encourages learners to walk home in groups of at least three, to make it more difficult for a criminal to execute his/her plans. She also warns that earphones are a big safety hazard, as you are not concentrating on your surroundings and cannot hear someone approaching you. Lastly, the youth should be careful when operating cell phones in public, as this immediately shows a criminal that you have valuable goods to steal. Prevention of a crime is always better than cure.
Emergency police numbers Boksburg SAPS: 112 Commissioner Street, Boksburg 011 841 6800 Boksburg North SAPS: 37 Vierde Street, Boksburg North 011 898 3000 Boksburg Metro Police Station: Tienie Jansen Building, Adderly Street, Boksburg 011 899 4114 Reiger Park SAPS: Cnr Arthur Hobbs Road & Goedehoop Avenue, Reiger Park 011 916 7000
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Solidariteit Helpende Hand Ouma-en-Oupa projek Solidariteit Helpende Hand se Ouma-enOupa projek skop in die volgende paar weke af met ondere andere die Toontoffelprojek asook bederfdae vir bejaardes. Solidariteit vra dat die Boksburg-gemeenskap ook hul breinaalde regkry vir die projek. Helpende Hand se Alberton-tak het reeds hul Toontoffel-pakkies bestel, wat aan bejaardes uitgedeel gaan word om te brei, en dit sal sorg vir lekker warm voete hierdie winter. Die Toontoffel-pakkies bestaan uit wol, breinaalde en ʼn patroon om die toontoffels te brei. Sou enige belangstellendes, jonk en oud, ook graag wil brei en/of wol skenk, kan hulle vir Alida Reed skakel by 082 2283 552. Michelle Burger, nasionale projekorganiseerder van die Ouma-en-Oupa projek sê dat breisessies ook gebruik kan word om tieners of ander jongmense te leer hoe om te brei. “Die jongmense leer dan weer die oumas en oupas om te SMS of iets soortgelyks,” sê sy.
Business owner and leverage: how often do you ask yourself this question? *Compiled by Elsa Groenewald, a certified business coach Most business owners I talk to indicated that they have decided to go into business for more freedom and to work for themselves. Perhaps the reason why they started their own business was as a result of them working for a lunatic before, The sad part is, now they have no freedom and they are self-employed. If you can relate then you will probably nod your head when I say most people spend more time planning their vacation than they do planning their personal and business growth. Successful and driven business owners are very busy. To be a highly-successful driven business owner, one must find ways to receive leverage through delegation - not to be confused with abdication. Delegation takes pro-active actions: the not yet urgent, but most important tasks are done in advance such as planning, defining clear objectives, job descriptions and relationship building. Abdication often occurs at the last minute and is the result of procrastination, lack of communication, poor focus and limited planning. This ends up costing more time fixing mistakes and quite often is where the business owner spends most of his time. There are four key areas of leverage in every business: 1.People and Education 2.Delivery and Distribution 3.Testing and Measuring
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4.Systems and Technology By leveraging on these four key areas, the business owner gain control and the business can run without him. Identify the KPI’s which will provide you with key information to base critical business decisions on. If you are a serious business owner and value your time then ask yourself the following questions: • Do you have strategies that will allow you to create more activities which will pay you forever, rather than just once every time you do it? • How would you use the free time you’ve created by managing a team of top performers that runs like a well-oiled machine? ActionCOACH has a total of over 71 proven strategies to improve each of these key areas you can implement in your business right now, how many do you have up your sleeve? Ready for implementation? • Think about an area of the business that consistently distracts you, needs your constant input, or happens on a repetitive basis. Are there any parts of these tasks that with the proper systems and delegation could be done by a lower wage person? • How much more business and more referrals would you get if you could focus your attention on the growth of the business more often? Implement those strategies now and improve your business to allow you more free time to work ON your business rather than IN your business.
Election results require strengthening of civil society Civil rights organisation AfriForum said that the more than 60% support for the ANC in the election again underlined the need for strong civil organisations which can hold the ruling party accountable outside party politics. According to Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, civil organisations from minority communities also have a crucial watchdog function to fulfil in order to protect the rights of minorities. “Instead of being disheartened after every election, minorities should realise that the demographics of the country will always leave them marginalised. They should not pin their hopes on elections only,” Kriel said. This does not mean that an election or the important work of opposition parties do not matter, Kriel added. This is a call for minorities to do more to ensure their own future rather than simply drawing a cross every five years. According to Kriel minorities will have to take responsibility for their own
futures by uniting in strong, independent civil institutions of their choice. These institutions should work for a better future, independent of party politics, in every walk of life. “It is empowering to put one’s hand to the plough with projects which can be run independently. This prevents one from being at the mercy of one-party governments,” Kriel added. Examples of these independent actions include projects where local communities can take steps to improve their own quality of life, Kriel said. “It is important that minorities do not regard themselves as victims of the recent history or the election result, but that they become involved in selfhelp projects and support civil institutions of their choice,” Kriel added. “Thousands of people who each do something in their own communities to create a better future are able to make a massive difference,” said Kriel. No contribution can ever be insignificant
Letter to the Editor
Boksburg resident Wolf Hartung writes:
The Boksburg Town Council does not exist anymore in that it now falls under the mega municipality or Metro, Ekurhuleni. I wish this change had not taken place, because of matters which are now taking place and are making me unhappy. I am going to list a few hereunder. Also, the continuous money shortages, which now appear to be experienced by the “Boksburg Municipality” are now the apparent cause for our town and townships having deteriorated to such an extent that it has become evident that either funds have been misappropriated, or a serious form of negligence and mismanagement; perhaps corruption is taking place. The filths which is evident in Boksburg is hair-raising. A serious attempt needs to be made to improve the cleanliness of our town. I have listed below my experience with office staff at the “Boksburg Council”: 1. I have been living here in Boksburg for since 1972. and I was able to speak with the Mayors virtually at regular intervals. These days I have not seen the present mayor in my area. In the beginning I asked people at the Germiston Ekurhuleni various intervals to meet with the mayor but Ekurhuleni Mayors were too busy to meet with a minor mortals like me. Our town is in a shocking mess and all I wanted to ask him as to where the money disappeared which was earmarked to keep our towns clean. In the seventies and eighties I worked in the
Townships for a Bank and I found towns and townships clean which is not the in the new Ekurhuleni. I shall be pleased if Tame Times could address this aspect in the news paper. 2. My greater anger is that on Thursday I needed to speak to people in the Boksburg Council, but the six people with whom I tried to speak did not answer their telephones. I tried at various times during the day without any response. I then went to the Boksburg offices and the person whom I normally see was not in his office and so were other senior people with whom I tried to speak. In desperation I went to the ground floor where a very charming senior lady attended to my problem. The reason as to why I am taking this matter up is firstly because of the lack of response to my phone calls, but mainly the atmosphere needs to be seriously looked into. When I told her that I phoned her office a few times she was quite taken aback in that she had asked somebody to look after her phone while she was at a meeting. I did not quote names at this stage. 3.There is a need to improve public relations at the Boksburg Town Council and I noticed that the people working there do not indicate that they want to be of assistance but are rather offish. I am 79 years of age and I have threatened some of the lethargic council employees that I should cause some form of public disobedience to wake them up. Perhaps I should be allowed to give them lectures as to improve public relations?
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Business ladies mingle Learning about The East Rand Business Women (ERBW) held their monthly meeting on 14 May at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. Their guest speaker for the day was George Ross, a recovered drug addict, who inspired all the ladies with his determination and tremendous recovery. The ladies had the opportunity to showcase their business products and to network with one-another, while enjoying a scrumptious meal. The ERBW also welcomed their new members and awarded them with membership certificates. Currently the ERBW boasts with 75 members and they intend to grow from strength to strength. The ERBW would like to invite all interested ladies to become part of their society. The ladies meet every second Wednesday of the month and at every event a guest speaker addresses the members. The ERBW is a bilingual society, targeting business women and women in the corporate industry. For more information, contact Mariëtte van Heerden on 083 302 3467.
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TRENDSETTERS: Sunward Park High School Principal, Mrs Ansie Peens, and Deputy Principal, Mr Enoch Thango.
Members of the East Rand Business Women with guest speaker, George Ross.
PROUD MEMBER: Mariëtte van Heerden boasts with her membership certificate.
Let Vodacom be your first What will be your first? This is the question Vodacom is asking you. Vodacom, as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations, launched its First campaign at The Venue, Melrose Arch on 16 May and explained how they are giving people across South Africa the opportunity to pitch their first – a new initiative aimed at encouraging everyone to do something remarkable for the first time. Vodacom, using mobile technology, will then bring the experience to life. Comedian Mpho Popps entertained the crowd sharing his story of his first time... it lasted 1 min 26 seconds and he said he was overwhelmed with so much joy when he made his first phone call on a cell phone. Guests went down memory lane with Vodacom showing their classic adverts and now Vodacom want you to make your own memories with your first. “We sometimes forget how much mobile technology has transformed life in South Africa over the last 20 years. We take it for granted that everyone is now always in contact, that we can check out email while waiting in the supermarket queue, and that we can share thoughts and pictures from an important event in real time. Every day, mobile technology enables us to do new things, and this is the basis of our Firsts campaign. We love that sense of wonder and excitement when you do something new and truly different and Pitch Your First is our ways to support you in achieving whatever First you’ve got in mind,” said Mosidi Seretlo, Vodacom’s Executive Head of Brand Communications. People who have a compelling First idea can pitch their ideas at www. firsts.com. A panel of Vodacom judges will then select the best proposals from 10 shortlisted finalists: the shortlist will then be put to an online public vote, with
one winner seeing their dream become a reality. When asked what if a person says they want to go to Paris for the first time, Motsamai Pule, Vodacom’s Marketing Manager: Brand & Network replied, “What ever you first thing is, Vodacom will make it happen.” He added that the budget is R400 000 and the person needs to be 18 years and older and will need to be available between October and December so they can experience their first. Entries close in August. Vodacom is also encouraging people to video their own reactions using a smartphone or tablet as they achieve something amazing for the first time. These short videos – capturing the joy, surprise and excitement at the exact moment in someone’s life when they achieve something amazing for the first time – are what Vodacom calls Lifies. To officially launch the campaign, Vodacom screened the world’s first Lifies, which captured the expressions of 53 people as they experience their First. These included a 69-year-old man riding a zip-line, a young boy riding a horse, a couple seeing the first scan of their unborn child and a man conducting an orchestra. To find out more about Pitch Your First, including information on the entry terms and conditions, visit www.firsts.com
LEARNING: The learners were all very excited to learn more about digital trends. Sunward Park High School made history last year when they went 100% digital. Sunward Park High School is the first public school in South Africa to go completely digital; teaching and learning using e-books and tablets. This year the school started another trend, and hosted its first e-learning day called “e” NDABA, where learners, parents and other schools could come to learn more about technology in schools. Throughout the day various technology and digital lectures were being held in the various classes for the visitors to attend. A few of these lectures covered content creation, Google apps, developing Android apps, e-book workshops and personalised educations frameworks, movie-making, and much more. According to Mr Enoch Thango, Deputy Principal at Sunward Park High School,
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Trotse rugbymanne Young Generations star
Siyamthanda Moyo (on the right) and her friend, Koketso Sibiya.
Van die rugbymanne van Dr. EG Jansen, wat die skool se naam hoog gehou het en uitstekend presteer het gedurende die TuksSkole-reeks: Armandt Jordaan, Delano Kotzé, Charl Barkhuizen, Reghardt Botha (afrigter) en Quinton van der Schyff (kaptein).
Jansies spog met hul skool Op Woensdag 14 Mei het Hoërskool Dr. EG Jansen hul Opedag gehou, waar voornemende graad agt’s die spogskool gaan besoek het. Die ouers het ook die geleentheid gekry om die onderwysers in hul klasse te besoek, waarna die hoof, mnr. Leon de Beer, al die besoekers in die saal aangespreek het. Volgens mnr. De Beer het die aand baie
susksesvol verloop en hy is baie opgewonde vir volgende jaar, wanneer die nuwe Jansies by hulle gaan aansluit: “Ek is opgewonde, die opkoms was goed, asook die terugvoer. Ons is baie opgewonde oor die nuwe graad agt’s van volgende jaar. Ons is ‘n hoë profiel skool, waar akademie prioriteit is, maar ons streef daarna om ‘n totale kind op alle terreine te ontwikkel. Hier is ‘n plekkie vir elkeen,” het mnr. De Beer trots gesê.
PRET: EG Jansen se leerders het uit hul pad uit gegaan om die besoekers te vermaak.
SPOGSKOOL: Die kunsjuffrou, mev. Pelzer, en ‘n paar van haar leerders het lekker by die ouers gespog met die skool se kreatiewe klaskamers.
Van Dyk Primary School is very proud of their grade one learner, Siyamthanda Moyo, who acts in the Generations soapie. According to Louise Marais, a teacher at Van Dyk Primary School, this little actress is a big celebrity at school: “When their friends realised who they were, they were all over them. We had to sit the learners down and explain to them that [she] is also just a normal child, like everyone else,” Marais said. Siyamthanda plays the character Chistina, Sibusiso’s daughter in Generations. According to Siyamthanda’s father, Luyanda Nyali, she has been acting since she was one, and her dream is to be a movie star: “She started
acting in Generations a while ago. I was so surprised, because we registered her with an agency, but we were not sure [if she would land the part]. I’m so proud of her, she is a wonderful kid,” Nyali said. Siyamthanda stays with her family in Boksburg, and they travel to Auckland Park every week, after school, for Siyamthanda to shoot her scenes for each new episode. “We take her after school, so that it does not interfere with her school work,” said her father, who believes that her school work must come first. Siyamthanda’s family supports her all the way, as long as she is happy, and they are confident that she has what it takes to take SA’s next Oscar.
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n 30 and 31 May 2014, Emperors Palace in association with Blu Blood will stage the monarchs of South African comedy under one roof as The Kings and Queens of Comedy national tour comes to an end in a two night performance in Gauteng. The hilarious comedy brand, which is taking over the country one uncontrollable fit of laughter at a time, will showcase the amazing talents of South Africa’s hottest comedy exports and up-and-coming talents. The
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shows will be hosted by famous comedy doctor and MC, Riaad Moosa who will be joined by the male monarchs of mirth Paul Chowdhry (UK), Prince Abdi (UK), Trevor Gumbi, Mark Banks, Stuart Taylor, Chester Missing, Jason Goliath and Donovan Goliath. The Queens of comedy lined-up for the evening are two of the funniest local ladies, Tracey Lee Oliver and Celeste Ntuli with a special appearance from the UK’s Ava Vidal. The show will be performed in the Centre Court and will start at 20h00. Tickets start from R180 per person and can be booked through the Emperors Palace Box Office on 011 928 1297/1213 or on www. emperorspalace.com or www.computicket. com. No under 18s will be permitted. For an extended visit, purchase a Dinner and Show package from as little as R330 per person. For menus, bookings and more information contact 011 928 1297/1213.
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On his way to catch a flight, Mark Sham, ran into a book shop at an airport and grabbed the first book that caught his eye. Little did he know that, that choice will have a major impact on his life. The book he chose was Inside Coca-Cola, the story of Neville Isdell, the former chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company where he worked for 43 years. Isdell took the world’s largest beverage company to new heights during his tenure. Once Sham started to read this book, he couldn’t put it down and in his own words “smashed the book in two days.” He then decided that PUSHING LIMITS: tame TIMES PRO officer with he will share the information Mark Sham. with people and charge them review, he also had the goal to bring Isdell for it. His first Inside Cocato South Africa. After a lot of strong-minded Cola review started in October 2012 and last perseverance or as some people call it week Sham held his 16th edition of the review “stalking”. Sham got it right and he hosted to a fully packed room of attendees. Isdell in Cape Town on 20 February this year It sounds crazy that Sham started something and interviewed him. out of nothing but after you leave Sham’s Sham was honest with Isdell when he was review you will understand how he ‘stalking’ him telling him he wasn’t going to succeeded. He is a natural innovator with stop until he got what he wanted as “that is passion and the utmost determination. He is what your book taught me.” infectious. The young innovator has hopes of bringing In the review Sham explains the story of Isdell Isdell to Johannesburg and with his charm and highlights why Isdell was so successful, and sharp-mind, it is sure to also become a with it coming down to Isdell constantly doing reality. simple tasks the right way. “When he was Be sure to catch tame TIMES’ one on one working at bottom, he acted like he owned interview with Mark Sham in next week’s the company and when he was at the top; edition where we delve deeper in what make he acted like he was at the bottom.” Sham Sham the innovator he is. also attributed Coca-Cola’s success to Isdell making the business revolve around people, The next Inside Coca-Cola Review is let it be his staff, his clients or the community on 19 June at The Hyatt Rosebank. of the country he was stationed in. Cost. R513 ex Vat. Contact diane@ What makes Sham’s story even that more interactivedirect.co.za. stirring is that when he had the vision of the
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Credit amnesty: consumers must still pay debts The removal of adverse consumer credit information and information relating to paid up judgments, commonly referred to as the “credit amnesty”, came into effect on 1 April 2014. This meant that from 1 April 2014, all registered credit bureaus (listed below) should remove adverse consumer credit information on their systems for a period of two months until the end of May 2014. The adverse consumer credit information that credit bureaus needed to remove from 1 April 2014 includes: • Subjective classifications of consumer behaviour such as: delinquent, default, slow paying, absconded or not contactable; • The adverse classification of enforcement action, i.e. those that are related to enforcement action taken by credit providers including classifications such as: handed over for collection or recovery, legal action or write off; • Details and results of disputes lodged by consumers irrespective of the outcome of such disputes; and • Adverse consumer credit information contained in the payment profile represented by means of any mark, symbol, sign or in any manner or form. “Paid up judgments, which means civil court
judgment debts, including default judgments where the consumer has settled the judgment debt, should also be removed from the credit bureau records from 1 April 2014,” Nomsa Motshegare, CEO of the National Credit Regulator (NCR) said. Where a consumer has paid the judgment debt, the credit provider must notify the credit bureau of this within seven days of receiving the payment. The credit bureau must remove that judgment from the consumer’s credit record within seven days of receiving proof of payment. The consumer no longer has to apply to a court to rescind the judgment so that it can be removed from his/her credit record. “This will save consumers a lot of money that they could have paid to lawyers,” Motshegare added. From 1 April 2014 until the end of May 2014, credit bureaus must not display this information on consumers’ credit records. Motshegare stresses that consumers are, however, still liable to pay their debts. Motshegare said there has been confusion and misconceptions around the process. “We have also found that some consumers don’t know where and how to get a copy of their credit reports”, she said. Below, Motshegare shares common misconceptions about removal of adverse consumer credit information and information relating to paid up judgments:
• It is a credit amnesty and it will wipe out their debt (they are no longer obligated to pay the debt); NCR response – Consumers must pay their debts. • The payment profile will be removed and they will start on a clean slate; NCR response – The payment profile will remain on the consumer’s credit bureau records. • When the credit bureaus have removed the consumer’s adverse or paid up judgment(s), the consumer’s name will no longer appear at the credit bureaus-NCR response Consumers must realise that every person who has an account anywhere in South Africa with a credit or service provider, who makes use of credit bureau services, will find the information about the account is recorded with a credit bureau, irrespective of whether the account is paid regularly or not. • After the information is removed, they will automatically get credit-NCR response – That is not so, credit providers are required to conduct an affordability assessment before granting credit. • You pay an extra fee to get the information removed in terms of this process over and above your debt-NCR response – The removal of adverse consumer credit information and information relating to paid up judgments is automatic and free. In
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consumers to contact the National Credit Regulator or the Credit Ombud for any clarity or assistance. She further advised consumers to contact the credit bureaus for a copy of their credit reports. A consumer that requires information relating to his or her credit record can contact the credit bureaus below: • TransUnion - 0861 482 482 • Experian S.A – 0861 105 665 • Xpert Decisions Systems (XDS) – (011) 645 9100 • Compuscan – 0861 514 131 • Consumer Profile Bureau – 010 590 9505 • CreditWatch (Pty) Ltd - 0861 000 694 • Crosscheck Information Bureau (Pty) ltd (previously known as MLCB) - 0105 909 505 • Inoxico – 010 001 0540 • LexisNexis Risk Management – 011 245 6500 • Managed Integrity Evaluation (Pty) Ltd - 012 644 4000 • Robertsons International Reports (Pty) Ltd - 011 777 4000 • Tenant Profile Network (Pty) Ltd - 086 187 6000 • Tenant Watch Business Activities (Pty) Ltd 011 394 6828 Escalation of matters • Credit Ombud – 0861 662 837 • National Credit Regulator – 0860 627 627
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Ready for Cross-Country Genevieve Van Coller (16), the current youth Marathon champion, will be trying her legs in the SA Mountain Bike XCO and Downhill Championships this year for the first time. The Limpopo rider was spotted at Thaba
Trails last week getting some practise in and familiar with the course. She said CrossCountry is a lot more technical but she is up for the challenge. Van Coller will still compete in Marathon events.
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Ready to ace Africa’s Youth Games
CHALLENGING HERSELF: Genevieve Van Coller.
GAUTENG CENTRAL’S: Sarah Sarjoo. Photo credit: BLD Communications.
Scholz is back There are those who would tell you he never left, but for anyone in doubt, fortysomething Michael Scholz said “I’m back” in the only way he knows. The renowned South African golfing personality and trick shot specialist proved there is life in the old dog yet, when he claimed the first IGT Race to the USA event at Irene Country Club last Tuesday. Six shots off the pace at the start of the final round, the 43-year-old Scholz rocked to victory with a sevenunder-par 65.
Tennis South Africa has named their junior players to be part of the South African team to compete in the 2nd Africa Youth Games. The Africa Youth Games will be held in Gaborone, Botswana from 22 to 31 May. The tennis team will be part of 19 sporting codes making up the South African team. The Games are an important multi-code event serving as Africa’s preparation for the upcoming second Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China later this year. SASCOC President Gideon Sam said that the 2nd African Youth Games are very important for the future of South African sport. “We need to build our sport from the
bottom up and as such; this event will go a long way to exposing our talented youngsters to international competition and giving them valuable experience.” The holding camp for Team SA was in Johannesburg on 19 May and the team leaves for Gaborone today to set up camp at the University of Botswana residence. The South African tennis team is announced as follows: Boys: Richard Thongoane (Gauteng Central) and Kris van Wyk (Boland) Girls: Janet Koch (Boland), Sarah Sarjoo (Gauteng Central) The team coach will be Patrick Tsunke (Gauteng East).
Course been designed for XCO
One of the six purpose built rocky challenges to be found on the 4,5 km XCO course at Thaba Trails. The SA Mountain Bike XCO and Downhill Championships are held annually on a rotation basis throughout South Africa and 2014 is the year for Gauteng to be the host province and Thaba Trails in the South of Johannesburg is the Championship venue. Thaba Trails situated at 101 Klipriver Drive, Mulbarton on the land privately owned by Thaba Ya Batswana. The XCO distances for UCI racing can be between 4km and 6km. At Thaba Trails a challenging 4,5km course is being designed to challenge the most skilled riders. There are six technical drop-offs that give
riders an adrenaline rush and are of difficulty levels that will be up to expectations of international riders from all corners of the world. Entirely single track- the course can really be classed as real Cross-Country. There can be no comparisons made with any other courses because of the bush veld terrain at Thaba Trails. The course will soon be open to riders to familiarise themselves with the Thaba Challenge. All CSA licensed riders are eligible to participate with rider categories from Under 14 to 60 plus years old. Entries will be opened on the Cycling South Africa web page shortly.
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Oosterlig se jong Valke
Jacques Alberts.
Hoërskool Oosterlig spog graag met hul matriekseuns: Jacques Alberts, wat die Valke PUK-span behaal het, en Attie Jansen van Vuuren, wat die Uitnodigingspan van die Valke behaal het. Hierdie twee jong manne speel ook vir Oosterlig se Eerste-rugbyspan en hulle is baie opgewonde om Hoërskool Oosterlig se naam hoog te hou. Jacques en Attie het hierdie jaar saam aan die Valke rugbyproewe deelgeneem. Daar was vier uitkloprondtes van taai proef-wedstryde, wat gespeel is in Benoni Springs, Kempton Park en Vanderbijlpark. Hiéruit is die beste spelers gekies om voorloperspanne te vorm. Met die laaste proefwedstryd het die finale spelers uitgeval, en Attie en Jacques is toe deur na die amptelike Valke 0/18 spanne. “Ek is baie bly. Ek het al ‘n paar jaar probeer om in te kom, maar het dit nie gemaak nie. Ek het naderhand gedink ek sal dit nooit maak nie, maar toe haal ek die span hierdie jaar. Ek is baie trots op myself en geëerd om dit te gemaak het. Dit is ook lekker dat Attie saam met my die span gehaal het, want nou kan ons saam rugby speel,” sê Jacques. Volgens Attie sien hy die meeste uit na die Valke rugbytoer, wat om die draai is, asook hulle eerste wedstryd. Jacques en Attie speel hierdie week hulle eerste Valke wedstryd, waar hulle met Limpopo sal afreken. Hoërskool Oosterlig is baie trots op hulle twee jong Valke.
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