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It is time again for the spectacular Gauteng Diwali Festival at Gold Reef City taking place on Saturday 31 October.

Be part of the Diwali celebrations and enjoy live entertainment throughout this festive event, which will run from 09:30am until late.

It takes place at the Apartheid Museum parking, and activities on the day will include stalls showcasing various exotic foods, eastern clothing and more. A fireworks display will take

place at 08:00pm and the Bhangra bash will kick off from 09:00pm.

A complimentary park-and-ride service is available for your convenience from the Southdale Shopping Centre, starting from 05:00pm. Entry to the event is free of charge.

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The parade will depart from the dealership at 10am on the day and the purpose is to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.

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On Sunday 18 October the Palms Super Spar, corner North Rand and First Street in Bardene, Boksburg, offered their customers an opportunity to show off their cars in a car show in front of the store.

Throughout the day customers drove up with their prized possessions, whether it was an off-road beach buggy, a refurbished classic, a muscle car, or one with sound that will blow your eardrums.

Customers also stood a chance to win Shield car cleaning product hampers and various customers walked away

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According to Ally Murphy, store manager at the Palms Spar, the day was a success and customers truly appreciated the fact that Spar gave their customers an opportunity to share their pride and joy with others by hosting this car exhibition.

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Jaws-of-life used to free TRAPPED man

On the evening of Wednesday 21 October a truck collided with a motor vehicle in Benoni, leaving the driver of the motor vehicle in a critical condition.

Russel Meiring, spokesperson for ER24, who was one of the emergency service providers on the scene, made the following statement: “A man was left in a critical condition after a light motor vehicle and truck collided on

Putfontein Road in Benoni.

“ER24 paramedics, along with other services, arrived on scene and found the light motor vehicle lying partially beneath the large truck.

“On assessment, paramedics found that the driver of the light motor vehicle lay trapped and was in a critical condition.

“Rescue services had to use the jaws-of-life equipment to remove the roof of the vehicle, to gain access to the patient.

“Once freed, paramedics provided the patient with advanced life support treatment and thereafter transported him to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.

“The driver of the truck was found to have sustained only minor injuries. He was treated and transported to a nearby hospital for further assessment.

“The cause of the collision is not yet known but local authorities were on scene for further investigations.”

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Voortrekker High beauty INSPIRES the uninspired Grade 11 Hoërskool Voortrekker learner, a model with ACE Models in Alberton, Phumelela Zingitwa, has been named a finalist in the Miss SA Schools 2016, where she is representing her school. It is a wonderful opportunity for her to be a part of such a magnificent pageant and live up to her school’s ethos HOU AAN WEN VORENTOE. The pageant is largely a charitydriven event that aims to instil ambassadorial qualities in their finalists.

Phumelela chose to raise funds for ‘Cupcakes 4 Kids with Cancer’ and visited the St Francis Orphanage Home with the community council at Vories.

Phumelela raised funds by selling cupcakes in her area.

She also hosted an awareness

campaign on 25 October at Meyersdal Spar, selling cupcakes for her pet project on the day.

“Being a very driven young lady, she knows what she wants to achieve in life, sets her goals and then gets them achieved,” owner of ACE Models Alberton, Bianca Biccard, said.

Phumelela’s focus is always to inspire the uninspired, to lead and to guide; to help those who cannot help themselves in achieving their goals too. To look for the definition of inner strength, is to look at her.

To stay updated, follow her journey on their Miss SA Schools Finalists Facebook page: Phumelela Zingitwa - Miss SA School Finalists.

NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE: Phumelela Zingitwa is one of the finalists for Miss SA Schools 2016.

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Communities invited to take a stand AGAINST CRIME

The Community Police Forum (CPF) of the Brakpan Cluster, in conjunction with the SAPS of the Brakpan Cluster and Bikers Against Crime, is organising a crime awareness roadshow that will be held on Saturday 7 November.

The Brakpan Cluster is inclusive of the following areas: Tsakane, Brakpan, Boksburg, Boksburg North and Reiger Park.

The roadshow will start at 7:00am at Carnival City and move through Brakpan, Tsakane, Reiger Park and Witfield, stopping off at shopping malls and various other points. A total of 80km will be covered on the day, creating awareness for the fight against crime, ending at Annemarie’s Pub and Grill at the corner of Turf and Cason roads in Boksburg North.

The key topics to be covered in this Crime Awareness Roadshow are the following: 1. Stop the killing of law enforcement officers 2. Bikers and CPF united against crime 3. Stop woman and child abuse 4. Stop drug and alcohol abuse These topics chosen to be addressed by various dignitaries at the roadshow are indicative of the current crime levels which are plaguing our communities.

A successful roadshow with positive outcomes that will result in a reduction in the levels of these crimes being committed within our communities can only be achieved with your support and financial buy-in.

The CPF, which is a non-profit organisation, humbly requests your financial assistance to secure the reality of this dynamic and much needed Crime Awareness Roadshow. Your assistance will benefit all communities, businesses and other entities within your immediate environment. With the festive season around the corner, we strongly believe that the timing for this roadshow is impeccable and the impact it will have during the upcoming time and the months to follow will be far-reaching and exceed all expectations.

This roadshow is endorsed and supported by the SAPS National Commissioner, the SAPS Provincial Commissioner, the MEC for Safety and Security, the Mayor of Ekurhuleni, all law enforcement agencies, various political parties and religious entities within the Brakpan cluster.

Representatives from these endorsing entities will form part of a dignitary /VIP parade.

Anyone kind enough to honour this event with financial sponsorship is regarded as a dignitary, as your commitment to this good cause proves, and will be invited to form part of the Dignitary Parade.

For any queries regarding the event or account details for sponsorship payments, please contact Herman Heunis on 079 283 4867.

Bikes and cars are all welcome to join the roadshow.

Galaxy ROBBER WARNING: Truck hijackings sentenced to 15 years BEHIND Neville Mosters

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On Thursday 2 April at 15:40 an unknown male entered a Galaxy store armed with a firearm. He first posed as a potential customer who wanted to look at a few rings. After a short while, however, he took out a firearm and pointed it at the employee. He then forced the employee into the back office where other employees were busy counting the cash.

The robber was startled by a courier who entered the shop, but before he exited the store, the robber grabbed an undisclosed amount of money and some jewellery and fled the scene. On his way out, he also pointed at the security guard with his firearm. The robber fled the scene in a black vehicle. No shots were fired and no injuries were sustained.

A man was arrested a few days later on Thursday 9 April and found to be in possession of a gas pistol. The rings were later recovered. He appeared in the Boksburg Magistrate’s court on charges of business robbery and pointing of a firearm.

On Friday 9 October Neville Auret Mosters (40) was found guilty on both charges - business robbery and pointing of a firearm and was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment.

Lieutenant Coetzer, spokesperson for the Boksburg North Police Station, commented on the successful conviction, saying, “Well done to the investigating officers, Detective Constable Chris Hlungwani, and Detective Warrant Officer Willem Van Aswegen, who supported him during his investigation. Working together and doing everything in their powers, made this conviction possible.”

And the

Birthday Winners are...

The Fair Price Birthday Promotion drew thousands of entries from across the country. The promotion ran from 21st August until the 10th September 2015.

Customers that entered the competition were eligible to win the grand prize of a sparkling brand new red VW Polo Vivo valued at R150,000.

Other prizes included a Lounge Makeover valued at R50,000

and a Bedroom Makeover valued at R25,000.

Customers rushed to stores to make cash purchases or pay up their lay bye accounts to be entered into the draw to win the car in the competition that drew widespread excitement.

After a tense few weeks, three finalists emerged from the thousands of entries received.

The draw took place at the new Fair Price offices in Ormonde, Johannesburg, on the 2nd of October 2015.

An overjoyed and ecstatic Joyce Ratau, from Polokwane emerged as the overall winner of the stunning brand new VW Polo Vivo.

The runners-up in the competition, Thabo Leshabane, from Meadowlands,

& Suping Mokoena, from Alberton, took home prizes of a lounge makeover to the value of R50,000 and a bedroom makeover to the value of R25,000.

Addressing the large crowd that had gathered on the day of the draw, Fair Price CEO, Dawood Vally, thanked all the trade partners, customers and staff for all their dedicated support in making the business a success. “It’s

teamwork that makes the dream work. Fair Price has become a force to be reckoned with in the furniture and appliance industry.”

Vally also highlighted Fair Price’s vision to build a great furniture and appliance company and to make a huge positive impact on the lives of customers, staff, suppliers and the communities where they trade.

“Fair Price would strive and continue to serve its customers with quality affordable products at competitive prices. A fresh design at a price, that’s the tick in Fair Price.” Vally said.

Keep watching this space for more great news and promotions from Fair Price.

Community members and companies are asked to take note of the following: Incidents have been recorded in neighbouring areas of attempted truck hijackings by suspects in Metro or SAPS uniforms driving vehicles with blue lights.

Take note that SAPS unmarked vehicles are not fitted with blue lights.

Please be vigilant and call your nearest police station or 10111 if you are unsure when asked to stop by the driver of a police vehicle.

Boksburg North successes

The following arrests were made during the week from 12 to 16 October: Arrests: Theft Possession of illegal substances Shoplifting Fraud Trespassing Common robbery Drunk in public Reckless and negligent driving Possession of stolen property Pointing of firearm

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Seizures: Illegal substances Batteries Tyres and rims Open safe

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fter prison through skills a E R U deve UT F R l op TE

By Patrick Thobejane

The production workshop at Boksburg Correctional Centre is not only profit or production driven, but this award-winning facility also develops and enhances the skills of offenders.

This was evident when 52 offenders and two parolees received certificates at a ceremony held by the Management Area and its stakeholders.

Inmates were trained in various skills development programmes including Fashion Design, Welding, Motor Unit Standards, Cabinet and Furniture Making by a team of

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EDUCATION PAYS: Boksburg Correctional Centre inmates receive certificates. dedicated artisans and in partnership with external service providers who played a very active and effective role in overseeing these various training programmes, namely Skills to Finish, Nomasojabula Training, Kgalo Manufacturing Design and Cleaning Services.

Mr. Amien Hackenburg, CEO of Skills To Finish Company, highlighted the importance of commitment and self-discipline while addressing the audience. He also expressed his delight at the partnership they have with

Paper on Corrections. He congratulated the offenders while thanking all the partners for their continued commitment in ensuring that the Department gets support in realising “Corrections as a Societal Responsibility.”

“As a region we are working around the clock to ensure such programmes and initiatives spread all over the region’s management areas,” he said.

One of the proudest, and the top achiever on the day, was the 30-year-old Jason Duane Marais, who is currently serving a 15-year sentence for armed robbery. He had managed to obtain N4 and N5 in mechanical engineering since the beginning of his rehabilitation path, and was receiving his red seal trade certificate in welding. When asked how he felt, he said LEASE OF LAND The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited represented by the MAJV it was an emotional The MAJV has been appointed by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) to period in his life as he provide a comprehensive property service. had to deal with a lot of Interested parties are hereby invited to submit offers to lease the following improved properties: challenges, first having Tender No: N012-019-N-P-12417: Lease of Portion of Portion 156 to accept the conviction (ptn of Ptn 5) of the Farm Driefontein No 85 – IR (Portion A) Property Description: Portion of Portion 156 (ptn of Ptn 5) of the Farm Driefontein No 85 - IR and sentence imposed Extent: The extent of the property is 1, 1724Ha (11 724m²) on him and making Zoning: “Agricultural” an effort at selfImprovements: The property is improved with fencing, entrance gate and an office building. All improvements belong to the current occupant. The successful tenderer will need to negotiate with development. “I wish the current occupant to take over the improvements my family was here to Services: All municipal services are available share in this proudest Current Usage: Storage and sale of trucks Lease Period: Three (3) years moment in my life,” he Escalation Rate: 7% per annum said. He shared his Reserve Rental: R28 000 per month (excluding VAT) wish to see his fellow Offers below the reserve rental will not be considered. inmates following the Tender No: N012-019-N-P-12417: Lease of Portion of Portion 156 good and positive (ptn of Ptn 5) of the Farm Driefontein No 85 – IR (Portion B) examples shown by the Property Description: Portion of Portion 156 (ptn of Ptn 5) of the Farm Driefontein No 85 - IR Extent: The extent of the property is 1, 2120 Ha (12 120m²) group of inmates with Zoning: “Agricultural”. certificates that day.

Improvements: The property is improved with fencing, an entrance gate and a thatch roof office Out of this group of building. The fencing and gate belong to the current occupant. The office building belongs to SANRAL and forms part of the lease agreement. The successful tenderer will need to negotiate inmates, 16 will be with the current occupant to take over the fencing and gate undergoing a trade Services: All municipal services are available test in Cabinet Making Current Usage: Storage and sale of trailers Lease Period: Three (3) years during the month of Escalation Rate: 7% per annum November.

Reserve Rental: R30 000.00 per month (excluding VAT)

Correctional Services. He continued to pledge his support to future projects that would see community members trained at the facility as well as a poverty alleviation initiative.

Our company is also committed to ensure that all trained inmates find employment; we have recently employed quite a number of exoffenders into our company,” he concluded.

His sentiments were echoed by the Deputy Regional Commissioner of Gauteng, Raynold Ndema, who was equally impressed by the level of training standards displayed by the recipients. Ndema stressed the importance of partnership as enshrined in the White

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Offers below the reserve rental will not be considered.

The properties are located at the south western quadrant of the R21/N12/Rondebult interchange in the commercial node of Boksburg. To access the properties, proceed along Northrand Road (M44) and turn into Gibb Road. The properties are located on the right-hand side and are accessed from Gibb Road (second entrance gate for property A and first entrance gate for property B).

GPS coordinates: -26.177950S 28.231428E Current policies and legislation that govern procurement will apply.

An onsite inspection of the properties will take place on Wednesday, 4 November 2015 at 10:00.

Tender Documents Tender documents will be available from Rosie Jacobs at the offices of the MAJV at 15 Acacia Avenue, Westville 3629.

All enquiries relating to the tender documents are to be addressed to Rosie Jacobs at (031) 940-1206 or e-mail: rosiej@hsginc.co.za All enquiries regarding the property may be addressed to Johan Els at (031) 940-1206 or 084 417 4983 or e-mail: johane@manco.co.za The MAJV and SANRAL do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender. No correspondence will be entered into in this regard.

Submission of Tender Documents Tenders, completed as described, must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked: “Tender No: N012-019-N-P-12417: Lease of Portion of Portion 156 (ptn of Ptn 5) of the Farm Driefontein No 85 – IR (Portion A) OR “Tender No: N012-019-N-P-12418: Lease of Portion of Portion 156 (ptn of Ptn 5) of the Farm Driefontein No 85 – IR (Portion B)”.

Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the Invitation to Tender and the tender rules by no later than 14:00 on Thursday, 19 November 2015.

Tender documents must be placed in the tender box at the offices of the MAJV at 15 Acacia Avenue, Westville.

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Golden Lions - 2015 Currie Cup champions

The Golden Lions are the 2015 Currie Cup champions, after defeating Western Province 32-24 in the final at Ellis Park on Saturday 24 October.

The home side won all 12 of their matches, becoming the first side since the 1990s to go unbeaten in a season. It was also 11th Currie Cup title in the history of the team.

After 15 minutes of sustained pressure and missed opportunities, the Lions finally opened the scoring with No 8 Warren Whiteley being put into a gap for a try.

Lions centre Rohan Janse van Rensburg made the initial break but the off-load to Kwagga Smith was knocked down by an opposition player before they managed to get the ball under control, with Whiteley running into a gap to score.

After missing his first two penalty attempts, flyhalf Marnitz Boshoff finally found his target by converting the try.

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The first half of the encounter seemed to be a battle between the two flyhalves to see who could make the most mistakes.

Western Province pivot Robert du Preez was slightly ahead, with the youngster kicking a penalty over the dead-ball line, while he also missed with a penalty conversion.

The home side got over the whitewash on the quarter mark, with Ross Cronje the better of the halfbacks, finishing a move which was started by their two busy locks.

The second-row combination of Lourens Erasmus and Franco Mostert was immense with their carries and crucial in sparking the try.

Erasmus made the break and later in the move he sent a floating skip pass to Andries Coetzee before Cronje received the ball for the try.

Four minutes later WP got into a promising position when they were awarded a penalty

which Du Preez pushed over the dead-ball line.

Nearly a half-an-hour had gone by before the Capetonians finally got on to the scoresheet, with Du Preez slotting in a penalty.

Six minutes from the half-time break, Janse van Rensburg showed his strength as he bashed two defenders out of the way in the midfield with Cronje scoring his brace.

Boshoff missed the conversion but returned their lead to 19 points with a penalty goal before visitors got the breakthrough.

Du Preez finally got the rub of the green as he took on the line from a lineout, beating his opposition en route to the tryline and converting his own five-pointer.

Shortly after the break, Janse van Rensburg again bullied his way over the line, sending one of his own players who got into the firing line to the ground to score, with Boshoff converting to return the status quo.

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WP pocket-rocket Cheslin Kolbe demonstrated why he is one of their danger men as he stepped his way over the advantage line.

Not to be outdone by his smaller team-mate, Nizaam Carr took the ball up, swerving through tackles to touch down.

Just short of the third-quarter mark Boshoff landed a long-range penalty kick to extend his side’s advantage by three points.

However, WP started to make inroads and on the 62nd-minute mark, flank Sikhumbuzo Notshe scored from the back of a rolling maul which emanated from a lineout, with Kurt Coleman converting to make it an eight-point game.

With no time left on the clock, WP replacement lock Chris van Zyl earned a yellow card for charging into a ruck with a penalty being overturned. It allowed the Lions to close out the game and take the title. (source:Sports24-Ockert de Villiers)

WATCH THIS SPACE: future Proteas players from Boksburg Teams from across the Eastern Region converged on the Sahara Park Cricket Stadium in Benoni for the KFC MiniCricket festival that was held on Thursday 22 October.

Leonard Rajagapaul from the Eastern Gauteng Cricket Association said that this is the “flagship of [the cricket] development programme.” Throughout the year each area in the region has their own fixtures and cricket events, which are co-ordinated through the co-ordinator responsible for each respective area. This is a build-up to the annual “showpiece” where around a thousand of the most promising under-6 to under-10 junior cricketers from the different areas play each other to show what they have learned throughout the year.

The mini-cricket programme accommodates both boys and girls and has been running for approximately 35 years, but has been sponsored by KFC since 2010.

YOUNGSTERS showcasing their skills

David Makoponela, Cricket South Africa’s mini-cricket manager, said the fact that eighty percent of the current Protea team came through the mini-cricket development programme is evidence that the 16 such events hosted throughout the country are producing results.

The aim of this programme is to teach the youngsters, up to 10 years of age, the basics of the game – how to bat, bowl and field, but also the importance of being a team player.

They are also taught respect for the game and for others.

One of the team coaches who spoke to tame TIMES agreed with the fact that the programme is an excellent way to promote cricket, especially in areas where development is not easily accessible for young children. She said that it gives the children exposure to the game and can be a way for youngsters to stand a better chance of making it in the ‘big leagues.’

Mini-cricket is played with a plastic ball and

bats, in order for the youngsters to become used to handling a ball and bat, and only after 10, when they have gone through this programme, are they introduced to the hard ball.

Some of the schools from the Boksburg and PRO CRICKETER: David Wiese Benoni areas included Summerfield Primary in our country, there are still those who are from Benoni, Reiger Park Primary and Drommedaris Primary from unfortunately not giving their all to help ensure Boksburg and a few other schools from the this programme is promoted in their areas.

David Wiese, a well-known South African two areas.

Ezra, who is the main co-ordinator for this cricketer, said that this programme is very annual festival and someone who was also good for encouraging children to love the introduced to cricket through mini-cricket and game by enjoying it while learning the basics. has been involved in cricket since then, said KFC signed a renewed contract to continue to that although this programme is very important sponsor mini-cricket development for the next and many areas understand the importance 10 years, at a cost of close to R6-million per of this and the aim to grow cricket as a sport year.