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A FRESH APPROACH TO LOCAL NEWS Volume 05, 13 May 2014, Week 20
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The mark of a nation
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Laurelle Williams laurelle@tametimes.co.za Last Wednesday saw South Africa’s fifth democratic election take place. Many citizens across the country got up early to be the first to make their mark and have their voice heard and JHB South was no different. The posts of resident’s thumbs hogged social media from early in the morning and by 10:00 in the morning queues snaked along the voting station with parking as far as four blocks away. Many residents have said the process was quick, once inside, with friendly faces at their assistance and that it was only the queuing in the morning that was long, however through out the day the queues shortened. tame TIMES visited various voting stations to witness history in the making. See page 3 for more.
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Conflicting emotions of SA citizens
RUGBY HEROES: Franco van der Merwe, Andries Coetzee and Robert Du Bruin with children from the Lanlaagte Abraham Kriel Childcare campus. It was a momentous and joyous ceremony when Abraham Kriel Childcare (AKC) was nominated as the beneficiary of the MyPlayers Benevolent Fund. The official handover of a donation cheque to Paul Momsen, chief executive of AKC, on behalf of well-known rugby players from the Fund took place on 8 May. Golden Lions rugby players Robert Du Bruin, Franco van der Merwe and Andries Coetzee were present at the handover. MyPlayers Benevolent Fund was founded in 2013 and launched by professional rugby players in South Africa and is the official charity organisation of the players. Professional rugby players in SA consider
themselves very fortunate in that they have the opportunity to live out their dreams of playing professional rugby. The rugby players feel that it is only fitting to give back and support communities who are less fortunate by donating funds from the players’ business to charitable causes around the country. The Fund made its first donation to the Chris Burger Petro Jackson fund last year as well as the J9 Foundation. This year, all 5 Super Rugby teams, the nine provinces as well as the Springboks will have an opportunity to donate to causes in their respective regions. “Although, there are so many deserving charities, the Golden Lions Rugby Union nominated Abraham Kriel Childcare. The organisation is dedicated to uplifting and improving the lives of so many children and the impact that it has on the lives of these
children is absolutely heartening to see. We know that this contribution will impact all of its beneficiaries,” Sam Nyaniso of the MyPlayers Benevolent Fund said. “We would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the MyPlayers Benevolent Fund as well as all of the players who are part of this organisation. It is through these contributions such that we can continue to do the work that we are doing and making a difference to the lives of all children in need,” Hilda du Toit, marketing manager of Abraham Kriel Childcare said. To find out more about the MyPlayers Benevolent Fund, please visit their website on www.myplayers.co.za and the Abraham Kriel Childcare on www. abrahamkriel.org.
Vote for your favourite charity The polls are open. Cast your vote for your favourite MyVillage or MyPlanet charity, however tame TIMES suggests Cotlands or Door of Hope, as these two charities are helping the community of the south by caring for children. By you voting for them they could win their share of R100 000 in cash donations for the wonderful work they do. You could win a R10 000 Woolworths gift card simply by voting. You can only vote once but please encourage
your friends and family to vote too. The top voted charity will receive R50 000, 2nd place will get R20 000, and 3rd, 4th and 5th will receive R10 000 each. The polls close on Friday, 23 May. To vote go to www.vote4charity.co.za
Wow, one day most citizens are proudly South African posting pictures of their inked thumbs saying they made their mark and their voices were heard. The very next day those same people were posting angry comments asking what the point of voting was. This is due to the results of the ANC still gaining the majority of the votes. To be honest, I think I was fooled as well thinking that there was going to be a change. Not a major change, I think we all knew the ANC would win nationally but with Gauteng a lot of residents were hoping for them to not take the majority of the votes. To me there were more people who were proactive, who actually went out and voted, take my father - a few years back he was not interested- nothing to be proud of but this is the attitude of many white South Africans- they will rather use the public holiday to go do leisurely activities than to go vote. But this year, my father registered and voted. I believe a lot of people’s attitudes have changed and they went to vote. Now, if there was a change in their attitude and they did vote, will the election results alter their mindset of voting the next time? I hope not but sadly I think it will. As I visited the voting stations in JHB South, I was searching for born-frees and either I went at the wrong times but I did not see any and speaking to Mr Louis Mofokeng, an ANC party agent ,outside Glenvista High School, he felt the same saying their non turn-out is disappointing. He said their problems, both black and white, need to be addressed. Why is the youth not voting? Another thing that I heard several times over this past week is that voting ANC is a cultural thing with one colleague saying ‘they have gotten us this far’, then my question is how does that explain EFF’s votes? Their results are good for their first election. Am I still a proud South African. Of course I am. Does this change my perception, no I still love all South Africans and I still have hope for my beloved country. I just most probably have to buy an e-tag now.
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A nation makes its mark JHB South voting station results The turn out of born frees is disappointing. They have stayed away and it shows we need to address their problems, both black and white. - Louis Mofokeng. COMARO VALLEY NURSERY SCHOOL: Susan and Richard Todd arrived at 7:00, stood in the queue for two hours and were out by 10:00. Susan said there are still a lot of young people not voting. “They are just not interested as they ask what’s the point.” Richard said it is every South African’s social responsibility and said voting should be compulsory. “People will moan for the rest of time but the people who are moaning are the people who are not voting. Why can’t they take two hours out of their day to make a change?”
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Provincial Ballot Results
Mondeor High School- Mondeor
Party
Total Votes
% Votes
Party
Total Votes
% Votes
1003
61.76
1073
68.43
373
22.97
318
20.28
115
7.08
95
6.06
EFF
Alpha & Omega Christian Academy- Meredale
Party
EFF
Total Votes
% Votes
Party
Total Votes
% Votes
830
48.28
739
45.5
522
30.37
604
37.19
237
13.79
194
11.95
EFF
Glenvista High School
Party VIVA ANC: ANC party agents Mahlatse Mashiane and Louis Mofokeng were stationed outside Glenvista High School. Mofokeng said that voting day is an endorsement of SA and it deepens democracy. “We understand and have taken responsibility and are pursuing the success of democracy and we are succeeding.” Mofokeng added that the turn out of born frees is disappointing. “They have stayed away and it shows we need to address their problems, both white and black.”
PROUD VOTERS: Anthea Degatle and Samantha Derham.
National Ballot Results
EFF
IEC VOTING OFFICERS: Thuli Magwaza and Sibusiso Jiyane were part of the IEC team at Comaro Valley Nursery School. They explained the voting process from checking the sequence numbers, to crossing the name off the voters roll to stamping ID books, inking of thumbs, issuing ballot papers, proceeding to the booth and inserting ballots into boxes. “We will close the doors at 21:00, help everyone who is still in the queue then count the votes. They will be escorted to the head offices where they will be verified and re-counted.” Magwaza has been working for the IEC since the first democratic election in 1994 and says more people are voting now.
I WANT A JOB: Glenvista resident Edith Masemolo said she voted for a change in South Africa.” I want a job and it is the government’s responsibility to provide job opportunities.”
tame TIMES has highlighted three voting station results however to view voting stations’ results that have not been published please visit www.elections.org.za, put in your voting station and the results will come up.
RANDEOR SCHOOL: The queue at 7:30 in the morning at Randeor Special School.
PROUD SUPPORTERS: Aslam Bava and Farah Osman at the Bassonia voting station.
EFF
Total Votes
% Votes
Party
Total Votes
% Votes
3389
76.71
3452
79.7
707
16
643
14.85
117
2.65
101
2.33
EFF
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Un‘BELIEVE’able success
13 May 2014
Be part of the Liquid Motion
Laurelle Williams
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Back:Penny Broodryk, Adele Spear, Kerry Hawkins, Desere Linden Mitchell, Shelly Ferrari, Taryn Porteous, Noelene Philipps and Gene Riley. Front: Donovon and Michelle Thorne. The first TylaBelieve celebration fundraiser took place on 7 May at Thaba Ya Batswana and was an unbelievable success. Many families came in support of the miracle child, Tyla Thorne (5), who recently underwent surgery to remove a 4.3cm x 7cm x 7cm brain tumour. Eight women namely Taryn Porteous, Gene Riley, Adele Spear, Kerry Hawkins, Shelley Ferrari, Penny Broodryk, Desere Linden Mitchell and Noelene Philipps made this magical day happen. Jacaranda FM radio presenter, Paul Rotherman, offered his services as MC after he heard that an event was being organised for TylaBelieve. He has been following her story on social media. The celebration consisted of a three course meal, entertainment and an auction of a picture Tyla painted. The five-year-old cancer fighter hand-made diamante ‘Believe’ bangles that were sold along with promotional T-shits with the TylaBelieve logo on. There were raffle draws; the prizes included a wrap dress, LG TV, a Keengro garden voucher, three family photoshoots and a stay at Thaba Eco Hotel with meals and spa vouchers from Sinzinani Spa. Taryn Porteous, one of the committee members said, “We would like to thank all the sponsors for their generosity and support. Thank you to everyone who has supported Tyla Thorne through her ordeal and please to continue to pray for her full recovery.” tame TIMES spoke to Donovon and Michelle Thorne asking them how they are coping. “We were obviously deeply shocked and saddened by the discovery. Everything happened so
AUCTIONED:Susan Louwrens and Mia Riley bought Tyla’s painting for R3100.
fast that it was hard to process. Giving over your child to a group of medical professionals to remove a brain tumour was the hardest thing to do. We had to surrender completely to God and believe that Tyla had the strength to overcome the surgery. Our faith has got us through, together with the tremendous support by family, friends and strangers that are now friends,” the Thornes said. “The last month has been very draining, physically and emotionally. We have good and less good days; days where we’re confident and positive, and days we feel fearful and anxious. As a parent you sometimes feel quite helpless seeing your child struggling and experiencing discomfort. We do however believe in the power of positive thinking and she’s definite proof thereof.” They went on to say that Tyla is a strong, grounded and mature little girl. “She’s always been quite mature for her tender age but she really had to grow up throughout this process and has to deal with what most adults will never have to cope with in their lifetime,” Donovon explained. “She too, has good days and days where she battles with headaches and ‘not feeling like herself’. She is experiencing some side effects of the medication but does not harp on the challenges. In fact we are not even allowed to ask how she is feeling- she has created that personal boundary for herself. She tells us when she’s not feeing okay.” “She has an occasional complaint about how slowly her hair is growing and that she feels she’s chubby (side effect of high levels of cortisone). Occasionally she becomes cabin feverish and just wants to resume everyday things like attending school, having play dates and jumping on the trampoline.” The Thorne family has been completely overwhelmed by the social media support saying, “We’ve seen the powerful effects of collective positive thinking.” They have felt so supported by all the encouraging posts that have helped them to cope during times of stress and strain. “We feel love, supported, amazed and most of all humbled.” NEXT FUNDRAISERS: 5km walk at Rietvlei Zoo Farm- 1 June at 9:00 Clint Kennedy Invitational Golf Day7 August. TYLABELIEVE FUND, ABSA TRUSAVE 9293570421 BRANCH CODE 632005.
SOCIAL MOTION: The modern spacious CIGAR LOUNGE: Time out from the crowds area of the cocktail lounge. so you can enjoy your drink and cigar. Liquid Motion, situated in the SP Pavillion Shopping Centre, is an elegant oasis in the heart of the south, offering a combination of a sensational cocktail and opulent cigar lounge. Owner Vireshan Chetty explained that many residents have to go to the north for a night out, so Liquid Motion aims to change that, offering residents of the south a social gathering venue closer to home. The unique aspect of Liquid Motion is that it caters for both the mature crowd as well as the younger crowd. Opening its doors last year December, it offers a beautiful balcony area that overlooks the picturesque hills of the south. One can enjoy a cappuccino and a light snack during the day while in the evening a romantic date will be a hit with their assortment of divine cocktails. The exclusive cigar lounge is proving to be popular where only the finest whiskeys, cognacs and brandies are drank while puffing on cigars. Only members are allowed in the cigar lounge however the membership numbers shows that this VIP room has dominance and attracts the influential. Every Thursday night is Jazz night where Kani, a jazz musician, feeds the souls of the
PHOTOBOOTH FUN: The Thorne family.
mature crowd from 19:30 till late, with them coming back every week to get their fair share of celebrations. The popular Brag night attracts the youngsters who can show off their hot cars and just chill the evening away. The next Brag night is on 30 May, car lovers mark it in your social diary so you can see who is who in the south and what cars they drive. Sunday is all about family time where a buffet lunch will be available and where the whole family can enjoy a day out together. This past Sunday, the Mother’s Day buffet lunch had mothers feeling absolutely spoilt with their three course meal (lamb spit) as well as the surprise welcome drink. The spacious venue caters for any functions let it be corporate, business lunches or birthday parties and as a society that is glued to their cell phones, Liquid Motion has free Wi-Fi. Opening hours: Monday to Wednesday: 9:00 to 20:00 Thursday to Saturday: 9:00 till late. Sunday: 9:00 till 20:00 Contact details: 011 435 4031- Phone to find out how to become an exclusive member.
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Mother’s Day was celebrated on Sunday and tame TIMES hopes that all mothers got shown just how much of an impact they make in their children’s lives and were treated to showers of love and appreciation. tame TIMES spoke to mothers and asked them what Mother’s Day means to them.
Chané De Kock, Mrs South Africa 2014 love’s being a wife and mother and feels “happy and healthy family relationships, are vital ingredients for success”. Nicole Russell, tame TIMES Sales Executive said, “Mother’s Day is always bitter sweet for me due to losing my own mom at such a young age. It always pulls at my heart strings, yet I celebrate both: having being blessed with such a great mom and in the same breath trying to portray her motherly skills to my two boys. I’ve also been blessed with so many other motherly figures, my fabulous step-mother, certain work colleagues and others, that on Mother’s Day, I always say a prayer of gratitude for these angels that guide me in various ways. My two boys keep me grounded and teach me daily about life from their point of view and how not to stress the big stuff because the little stuff is what makes you happy. My two peas in a pod, my two gifts from God. When celebrating Mother’s Day – I celebrate those who were a mother to me.”
Toni Mackrell, founder of Woman@Work said, “Being a mom of three children is amazing, wonderful, fulfilling and such a blessing! I thank God everyday for my healthy and beautiful children. The love a mom has for her children is like no other. Children are one of life’s most precious gifts!”
To Mommy Duck
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER: Laurelle and Dayle Williams. I take this opportunity to thank my mother, Dayle Williams aka Mommy Duck, for all she has done for me. Her unconditional love, her support, her advice and most of all her friendship. In the past year and a half I can honestly say she has become of my best friend, with me baring all my vulnerabilities to her, letting her see me at my weakest. However it was through this time that she made me see my value, my worth and that I am forever loved. She knows me better than I know myself, she accepts my over analyzing brain and even pokes jokes at it. She goes out of her way to make me happy, let it be making my favourite
meal, her macaroni and cheese or accompanying me to work functions when I don’t want to go by myself. She listens to all my stories and gives me the attention I often demand from her. Throughout my life, especially when I was a child, my mother was the backbone of our family. She was the strength for my sister and I as well as my father. It was through this time that she showed me what an important role a mother, a wife and a woman plays in the family. I hope when I have a family of my own that I will also be able to be the glue of my family just like my mother was. Her desire to see me and my sister happy goes beyond anything, and it showed this past Mother’s Day when the day was about her, she rather wanted to see my sister and I enjoy ourselves by reminiscing through old photos. She always puts us first before herself and for this I am eternally grateful. Thank you Mommy for loving me the way you do-I love you so much. X x x
Cst Elizabeth Mnguni, Mondeor SAPS communication officer said, “Mother’s Day to me, it reminds me of how to always be positive in life and create a safe environment for my daughter.”
Catherine Constantinides, director of Miss Earth SA said, “Motherhood is my greatest achievement. I am honoured and blessed to play a part in nurturing, building and inspiring a human being that will make a significant difference to this earth. When I look at my son, every day is Mother’s Day.”
We hope all mothers had a lovely
Mother’s Day.
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DA ignores white collar crime Louis Mofokeng writes:
Balke toe! Skilpadjies, beesstert, lambsnekbredie, beestong en kaiings. Nee kyk, my Moedersdag was ‘n egte Boerefees! My kinders het besluit om by Die Bosvelder uit te eet vir Moedersdag; en was dit nou vir jou ‘n kleurvolle ervaring! Toe ek nog ‘n jong dame van so 18-jaaroud was, het ek gedurig by die skuur naby ons plaas op Oragstad gekuier. Daar was ‘n groot sokkievloer waar al die fraai jong nooiens en dapper jong manne paaie gekruis het. Ek en Gysie het een aand daar ontmoet. Ek het nog altyd ‘n man wat kan skoffel baie aantreklik gevind. Gysie was ‘n skoffelmeester op die dansvloer en al die jong dames het tou gestaan om met Gysie te dans. Wanneer die trekklavier eers losgetrek het en die manne “balke toe” geroep het, dan het elke man vining arms geknoop met ‘n fraai jong nooi en begin skoffel van hoek tot hoek. Ek was nog nooit die beste danseres nie, maar Gysie het my vinnig touwys gemaak. Hy het my een aand net gegryp en oor die dansvloer begin swaai; hy het nie nee vir ‘n antwoord aanvaar nie. Ons het elke Vrydagaand, met my ma en pa se toestemming natuurlik, tot doer middernag by die skuur geskoffel- dat die stof sommer so uit die planke trek! Ons het ‘n kring vriende daar gemaak: ou Sarel Vogelman, Pieter Visagie, Koos van der Merwe en hulle meisies Juanita Rossouw, Griet Potgieter en Stienie Immelman, met wie ek vandag nog bevriend is. Hierdie Moedersdag het ‘n nostalgie en herinneringe by my opgewek wat ek vir altyd sal koester. Ek vertel my kleinkinders gedurig staaltjies en stories uit my kinderdae. Hulle wou Sondag sien of hulle ouma werklik so goed kan sokkie en toe ek my oë uitvee, het my skoonseun my van my stoel af en op die dansbaan. Ek en Gysie het ook vir die eerste keer in jare weer geskoffel. Na die tyd het ons smullekker bobotie en stampmielies geeët, wat herinner het aan my oorlede Ouma Wallie se heerlike kookkos. Dit was ‘n Moedersdag wat ek nooit sal vergeet nie! Ek hoop elke moeder daar buite het op Moedersdag voorwaar spesiaal gevoel. Ek het beslis!
I am not surprised by the remarks made by the honourable Manny de Freitas in regards to the loss suffered by the Democratic Alliance when three of its public officers: Dot Corrigan, Allison Van der Molen and Clr Bev Turk, left the DA for the ANC. What I find interesting is the reason given by Turk when asked why she joined the ANC, she said “they have a good story to tell and have helped a lot of people over the last 20 years”. She mentioned how pensioners have benefited from housing development especially in Moffatview and yet in the eyes of de Freitas she was lazy and incompetent, what a contradiction. It would appear as though de Freitas is suffering from verbal diarrhoea by referring to Turk as rubbish, but we know that it is termed as freedom of speech in our country. Indeed the ANC has a story to tell and the story is not only about liberation struggle, it is about the struggle to unite the people of SA as one, to fight poverty and fund the way of creating jobs and improving education and health services. We should however acknowledge that the DA is the only party that has been growing in the past 20 years, but when the party starts to lose not only party members, but councillors as well, to the opposition party, we should ask questions about the future of such a party. This is the party that campaigned to conquer Gauteng, the most liberal and prosperous province in the country as well as the richest square mile on the African continent. In order for the DA to win Gauteng they need a charismatic and credible leader and I can not even remember who the DA leader in
Gauteng is. When dealing with characteristics, the difference between the DA and ANC is that in the ANC all public officials are equal and are comrades, even Parks Tau as the executive mayor is equal to the rest of ANC councillors in the council. In the DA, there are those who are bosses like de Freitas who addressed Turk like a worker who can be bossed around by a lousy member of parliament. This is the weakness the DA should work on if they want to improve the organisation. South Africa needs credible leaders while de Freitas is displaying the characteristics of a bad loser and we all know that politics is the game of numbers. I find it strange that de Freitas refers to the ANC as inherently corrupt. A few years ago members of parliament were found to have misused their credit cards with thousands of unauthorised expenditure as it was discovered that members of the ANC and those of the DA as well as other parties were involved. This was corruption at the highest level of administration. It was discovered that the DA kept the statue of Hendrick Vervoed, the architect of apartheid at the municipal offices of the Midvaal for 17 years after 1994. The DA should tell SA if they are truly committed to transformation which forms the critical element of our independence and democracy. We have equally a high level of white collar crime in the country which the DA is ignoring, and the question is why? God bless Africa
Not issuing a temporary ID was an Election ploy Manny de Freitas MP writes: In the past two weeks I was inundated with queries from people who have made application for ID’s. These people were not issued temporary ID’s as is the norm. A temporary ID allows citizens a form of identity whist waiting for the ID for which they applied. A number of these people have made enquiries with the Department of Home Affairs; the standard reply is that either their “system is down”, the application is “still being processed” and that temporary IDs are no longer issued.
I found this suspicious that on the eve of an election, many people were being disenfranchised of their vote because they had no form of identification when casting their ballot. One cannot vote if one does not produce a form of identification. Was there a concerted effort by Home Affairs, and their political masters, to ensure that some South Africans are unable to vote? It appears so. Anyone in this position should have gone to their local Home Affairs office and demanded a temporary ID.
13 May 2014
Acountry onreset
By Nieto Hernan It’s been a long journey leading up to the May 7 elections which are now a week behind us. As a South African I think I share the sentiments of many which express that whatever the results of the ballot may be; the real winner on the day was our now 20 year old democracy. The election was however not the end of business, it was the beginning. Leading up to the election, many South Africans became sensitive to the issues around politics and the offerings of the various political parties and to me it makes absolute sense because of the efforts of the media to expose all the happenings and offerings to the people. The political sensitivity achieved over the past four months is something which I feel has to be grown on as the next government assumes the responsibility of leading the masses. It would be totally undermining the progress if we regressed into the same attitude; which at times could be interpreted as not caring. Before the beginnings of the electioneering processes, the average citizen was aware of the problems in communities but could never make the link between the government, its responsibility to the voters and their responsibilities to the government. What we are faced with today and moving on, is the beginnings of the future; a future which we will need to work towards. What we are basically faced with is a country on reset; the vote has not taken away the issues citizens were facing, it has allowed the citizen the opportunity to delegate their voices to the parties as they best represent their needs. The workings of democracy have proven not to be a function which can also be delegated wholly to the leaders. Citizens need to avail themselves to work and fulfilling of their responsibilities to the country. As we sit at home we have a responsibility, whether from a private business point right down to the youth who have the choice to be in class actually learning. We have come a long way, and we still have some strides to make, but if the involvement of the citizen during the voting, then we can wake up and hold our heads up high. The distance we have to cover, in no way affects the possibility. South Africa is still alive with possibilities.
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What are you doing with your e-Waste?
Vera Road, Kibler Park Klipriviersberg Bird walk- 17 May Time: 07:30 Venue: Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park What to bring: Binoculars. Booking: It will be appreciated if you could RSVP via sms to 083 267 3494 if you will be coming. Just type in: “bw” (birdwalk) followed by the number of people attending.
Laurelle Williams laurelle@tametimes.co.za
GREEN MINDS: Mr Vermulan, Nicky Vakaloudis, Lene Ecroignard and Andrew Barker.
EDUCATIONAL SLIDES: From Lene Ecroignard’s presentation. Lene Ecroignard, an eWASA (e-Waste Association of South Africa) representative was the guest speaker at the Green Business Platform monthly meeting. e-Waste (electronic equipment) is one of the fastest growing organisation world-wide and contains a multitude of valuable and hazardous substances that must be recovered and responsibly recycled. According to the latest statistics South Africa produced around 6kg of e-waste per person in 2012. eWASA member companies recovered around 13% of the estimated e-waste generated, showing ample space for growth in recycling figures and highlighting the job creation potential in the sector. Ecroignard spoke about e-waste management, recycling and the eWASA/MINTEK urban mining project. This project focuses on developing a mobile solution to e-waste management in the country with a focus on rural collection and recycling of e-waste. Ecroignard explained that the Swiss chose three developing countries, South Africa, India and China in 2003 and conducted the first e-waste assessment and found the systems in SA to work and became part of the taskforce of concerned individuals leading to the establishment of eWASA. It was said that in seven years time landfills will not accept any e-waste and for this reason companies such as Pick n Pay and Makro have started their own collection points in store. This leads to the guiding principals: Responsibility- manufacturers/importers need to commit to the recycling of their products and ensure that the recycling solution operates smoothly; Simplicity- consumers, traders, manufacturers and recyclers must easily understand and implement e-waste; Reliability- crucial steps in the recycling chain require independent and trustworthy control and Liquidity- if the market value of recycled material can’t pay for the process, additional funds have to be introduced, such as the Advanced Recycling Fee(ARF) or Green Fee on new equipment that allows for their return of all goods free of charge in an environmentally responsible manner. Basically these Ewasa accredited companies receive the e-waste e.g. a computer and dismantle it and process it, taking out the materials that can be re-used or recycled and find other uses for the materials that don’t have value, for instance cell phone buttons are made into bracelets while fence droppers are made out of e-waste. This also solves the problem of theft of fence droppers as the e-waste ones have no value. Nicky Vakaloudis, CEO of SOJO, asked Ecroignard where could the members of SOJO (which are business) find out where they can dispose of their e-waste at a collection point knowing it is going to be recycled responsibility. The Ewasa website www.ewasa.org has an extensive list of companies, however due to the long list tame TIMES could not print the names, so please visit the website and dispose of your e-waste responsibly.
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Saturday stroll- 24 May Time: 08:00 Venue: Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park Maronite Catholic Church festival- 25 May Our Lady of Lebanon church will be hosting a festival and all are welcome. At 10:00 Solemn Mass will take place followed by food and entertainment for the whole family with a spectacular fireworks display. Entrance fee: Adults-R30 and children free. The church is situated at 48 Blougom Crescent, Liefde-enVrede. Contact: 011 432 5331. Horticultural Society14 & 28 May 14 May 19:30 - a talk by Dawid Klopper on Wild Gardens and Eco-friendly swimming pools, at the Roosevelt Recreation Centre, Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park. Phone 082 951 1432. 28 May 09:30 - a talk by Karin Spottiswoode about Kloofendal Nature Reserve’s Abundance at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanic Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Phone 082 951 1432. Alpha Course- 14 May St Paul’s United Church will be running an Alpha course at the church (10 Tehore Rd, Mulbarton) and all are invited. Commencement: Wednesday 14 May Time: 18:30 For more information and to book, please contact: St Paul’s Admin: 011 432 2895/6 JHB South Garden Club17 May Time:10:00 Speaker: Hennie van der Merwe Subject: Honey, Bee Keeping & Honey tasting. Venue: 15 Methwold Drive, Mulbarton Floral Theme: Mother’s Day Presentation Contact: Maud Pickup 011 435 0852/082 854 9212 KNRA events Mid-week walk- 21 May Time: 09:00 Venue: Entrance Precinct, Peggy
Annual long walk- 25 May This is an excellent opportunity for serious hikers to test their fitness against some of the really demanding trails in the nature reserve. The total distance is approximately 20km. For those hikers who do not wish to walk the entire distance, ‘escape’ facilities will be offered at various stages along the trails. Water will be supplied at various points along the trail but hikers should ensure that they carry an additional supply together with any food that they may require. KNRA guides will be available at strategic points along the trail to ensure that hikers are safe and also to assist where necessary. Time: Registration is from 08:00 - 09:00. Once registered participants Venue: Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. Golf day-28 May The KNRA, urgently needs funds in order to finance various projects in the nature reserve. In order to achieve their goals a golf day will be held at the South Downs Country Club, Your support would be appreciated and would help in preserving this “Jewel of the South.” Pricing Options : R 1600.00 per four ball. R 2000.00 to sponsor a hole and have one (1) four ball entered. R 500.00 to sponsor a hole. Banking details: See below Any sponsorship and/or donation, by an individual or organisation will secure a prime position with advertisements on the day and all pre-event advertising and public relations. Conact: Madoline GroenewaldCell: 079 486 6993 or madoline@mweb.co.za
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Gang of cable thieves nabbed
ATTEMPTED THEFT: The cable that was tampered with by the seven suspects.
Seven suspects, aged between 18 and 34-years-old, were arrested on 5 May in Caro Road, Alan Manor for attempted theft of electric cable about ±60 meters valued at ±R60 000. The suspects were apprehended by Mondeor Sector 2 patroller’s around 12:00 during the day. The suspects failed to produce proper documentation. The cable supplied electricity to the whole of the Mondeor, Alan Manor and Meredale areas.
Mothers and children escape fire
Two children and one adult sustained minor burn injuries when their bus caught alight on the M1 highway near Booysens on 3 May. ER24 paramedics responded to the scene to find the bus well ablaze. The occupants of the bus, being mothers and children, sat on the side of the road. Paramedics assessed the three patients, finding that they sustained minor burn injuries over their legs. After the patients were assessed and treated, they were transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further medical treatment. Provincial services were on scene to extinguish the blaze. The driver of the bus later said that he heard a strange noise coming from the engine. Moments later smoke could be seen coming from the engine. The exact cause of the incident is not yet known and local authorities were on scene for further investigations.
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The following arrests were made by Mondeor SAPS between 1 to 6 May: Shoplifting:...................................... 12 Attempted theft of cable:............... 7 Malicious damage to property:..... 1 Drinking in public:.......................... 3 Theft:................................................ 1 Fraud:.............................................. 3 Assault GBH:.................................. 1
Domestic Watch meetings Please take note of Mondeor SAPS area Domestic Watch meetings that are taking place in May: Sector 1- 20 May Venue: Jungle Rumble Panorama Shopping Centre, Mulbarton at 10:00 New South Vet- Biggersberg Street, Glenvista at 13:30 Contact: Sarah Wissler 083 256 3453 Sector 2- 13 May Venue: Sasol Garage, Cnr Swartgoud and Columbine Ave, Suideroord at 10:00 Contact: Michelle Pelser 084 292 9144 Sector 3- 14 May Venue: Kibler Park Rec Centre, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park at 10:00 Contact: Carrie Evans 083 785 8303
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SEVEN THIEVES: The suspects that were arrested.
R10 000 reward for Regal Raptor A black and silver Regal Raptor Bike (registration WDJ 926 GP) was stolen from the garage at a plot in Lenasia Road, Eikenhof on 2 May. Anyone who leads to the recovery will be rewarded with R10 000 by the owner Mr Janse van Rensburg. His contact details are 071 603 7881 or contact Mondeor SAPS investigating Officer W/O Marcovich on 011 433 5447.
It is easy to become complacent about security within an office environment, particularly if your business is located in an office park where there are usually access guards or closed circuit television (CCTV). These security measures are certainly good deterrents but they are not guarantees that you will be safe from criminal activity. The best security system is one that combines different elements and this includes security measures employees and employers can take themselves. Business owners should start with their perimeter security and work inwards. There are numerous options for perimeter security including access control, walls, gates, electric fencing, beams and the likes. As your first line of defence, it’s essential that your perimeter security is in a good condition and checked regularly. If your business is not located in an office park a CCTV system with remote monitoring is something to consider. CCTV systems are becoming more affordable for small businesses and cameras are an excellent deterrent for criminals and, with remote monitoring now an option, small businesses don’t need to house a monitoring centre on the premises. Some form of controlled access is necessary. A locked security gate can provide you with a vital few minutes to evaluate a situation before the suspects are actually in the premises. If you feel something is not right, don’t open the gate. Ideally two people should be tasked with locking up the business and ensuring the premises is secure at the end of the day. It is not advisable to withdraw large amounts of cash from the bank or keep large amounts of cash on the premises. Ensure you have a regular collection of your cash. Business owners should regularly brief their staff on security and ensure that everyone is making a conscious effort to keep their workplace safe. Equipping staff with panic buttons and access cards is another element
that needs to be addressed and monitored closely. Ensure that employees return keys, access codes and remotes to the property if they resign. It is also a good idea to change alarm and access codes from time to time. Security tips for employees • It is safest not to make the assumption that all staff members are as honest as you are. Take care of your own personal belongings. • Don’t leave money, your handbag, wallet or any other personal belongings of value at your desk or in your coat when you step away from your desk. Keep your keys in a safe place and ensure that you do not leave any spare keys in your desk drawers. • Lock all windows in your absence and always lock your office whenever you leave it. • Don’t assume that the stranger wondering around the building is a member of staff. Either check with the building security or enquire as to whether they need assistance - this will often deter would-be criminals. • Don’t let anyone remove any office equipment without verifying that it is okay first. • Never leave a visitor alone in your office if need be, call someone to attend to them. • Don’t disclose personal or confidential information regarding yourself, another staff member or the company to a stranger, no matter how important they might seem. Always report such request for information to your employer. • Report any broken or flickering lights, dimly lit corridors, doors that do not lock properly or any broken windows - don’t wait for someone else to do it. • Always let someone know where you will be - whether you are coming in late, working late, going out for lunch or going to a meeting outside of the office.
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Junior leaders Bringing elections
Congratulations to the Forest Hill Primary learners who were chosen as the 2014 junior leaders.
Cantare choir on international standard
On Friday 2 May, the Cantare Children’s choir took the stage at the Ken Mackenzie Auditorium, on the Drakensberg Boys Choir School Campus. Their performance was part of the Music in the Mountains festival. The Cantare choir impressed and delighted the audience with the diversity and variety of their songs, which included a traditional African song, a song from a 1980’s film, a Katy Perry song, the beautiful Adiemus by Karl Jenkins and many more. Members of the choir doubled as percussionists, and three young ladies performed a beautiful ballet to “Walking in the air”. The choir, directed by Ida Strydom, has won many international awards and has proved themselves to be on par with the best in the world. They shared the stage with other top South African artists like soprano Zanne Stapelberg, The Drakensberg boys
choir, classical guitarist James Grace, and the Jacaranda youth choir. The Cantare choir also has an outreach program in place and sponsors many young choristers from previously disadvantaged communities. These choristers were part of the Drakensberg tour and enjoyed themselves very much. “It was such fun performing in a beautiful place, and seeing the mountains” said one young soprano. The Cantare choir would like to thank their sponsors: Nu-Pay, Elite Chemicals, Promiflash t/a Bateleur, Y Venter, S Klynsmith. Being part of a top standard children’s choir is an amazing experience for a child. For information on how to join the choir or to make donations, please contact Ida Strydom on 073 232 0941 or Carlien on 082 257 1407.
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BALLOT PAPER: The chocolates up for votes. show their ID book at the door and get their thumbs marked. They each got a ballot paper showing the three ‘candidates’ and proceeded to the voting booth. In the voting booth they got to make a cross in the box next to their favourite chocolate bar, they proceeded to the ballot box to pop their vote into the box. At the end of the whole process, the votes were counted and the winner declared. Kit LINING UP: The learners with their drawn Kat was voted the favourite chocolate. Janine Hall, the principal of Mondeor ID’s in their hands. Community School said, “The children had Mondeor Community School Grade a wonderful time and left school with a 0/R held their own elections on 6 May clearer understanding of what an election is to help the children understand all about.” the concept of what would be happening in the whole country CASTING HIS VOTE: the following day. Noah Naidoo. The morning started with meeting the candidates in the form of three chocolate bars. The chocolate bars were introduced to the children and they all got a chance to taste each one in order for them to choose their favourite. They each had to make their own ID book and draw their own photo. The elections began, of course there had to be a long queue to wait in. Each child had to
Forest’s Welcome Miss Maluleke bookworms Congratulations to the Forest Hill Primary learners who were made 2014 Media Monitors aka bookworms.
Forest Hill Primary would like to welcome Miss Maluleke as a new staff member at Forest Hill Primary. They hope their association with her will be a wonderful one.
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SacredCowApocalypse Laurelle Williams @laurellewilliam twitter.com
John Vlismas wants you to go on an exploration with him through the fiery depths of the world coming to an end and will share the fate of mankind with you. Are you brave enough for these Revelations? If you are, book your tickets to Revelations- Sacred Cow Apocalypse at The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on 23 and 24 May. Vlismas promises to attack: family, friends, children, peace, hope, faith and charity, as well as an all-out attack on the current president, or “that totally busted thief of an **shole” as he refers to the head of state. tame TIMES caught up with the comedic prophet to hear why people should go watch this show. How does Revelations differ to 40? This show is all-new material. Where the theme was turning 40 at the last show, this show is all about the idea of the end of the world. What do you like about performing at Gold Reef City? The Lyric Theatre is my favourite venue in the country, not only is it a classic room with excellent gear, but most importantly, the resident team are the best I have worked with. We have become close and share a very good creative relationship. This shows includes a band- where did this stem from? I have always loved live music and try wherever I can to include it in my shows. I think it’s great to use a show as an excuse to put on a hot band for the crowd, why not? What made you incorporate multimedia in your shows? I am a huge fan of merging tech-
KingsandQueens of Comedy It’s a Nationalized Comedy Royal Flush. The Blu Blood, Kings and Queens of Comedy is South Africa’s leading comedy brand and is set to take the Nation by storm. The masses have called for the royal court of The Kings & Queens of Comedy to take a national tour this 2014. With a royal flush of SA comedy giants, featuring Riaad Moosa, Marc Lottering, Darren Simpson, Darren Maule, Anele Mdoda, just to name a few, it is guaranteed to be a show to remember! Venue: Centre Court, Emperors Palace Dates: 30 and 31 May Price: From R160 per person
nology and live performance, I feel it elevates the experience and embraces progress. Augmented reality is currently being implemented subtly into our lives, so it makes sense to do so with entertainment. If you were stuck in an elevator alone with Steve Hofmeyer, how would it play out? I don’t know, I have never been stuck in a lift with a fading narcissist who places album sales before moral integrity, so hard to say. What is your comedic inspiration? Reality, humanity and profanity. * Uitgereik deur Lefra Produksies Afrikaanse gehore kan hulle solank gereed Why should people come watch kry om te skaterlag saam met die klugspul Revelations? van My boetie se sussie se ou. My Boetie Because it would be sad to be standing there se Sussie se Ou is Pierre van Pletzen se Afrikaanse vertaling van Ray Cooney se on my own in front of empty chairs? Caught in the Net, en onder die regie van Suid-Afrika se eie klugkoning Frans Swart. What are you going to reveal? This show will include an all-out attack on my Die produksie word opgevoer vanaf 13 Mei own sacred cows, a roast of President Zuma tot 1 Junie 2014 by Emperors Palace se (I have done so many roasts with other peo- Marcellus-teater. ple, but this is a special, limited roast, so I’m As jy dink jou lewe is ingewikkeld, plaas doing it on my own) and some very interest- jouself vir ‘n oomblik in John Smith se skoene, ing findings on the psychology of the end of daardie taxi-bestuurder van My Vrou se Man se Vrou met twee vrouens, en nou ook twee the world. gesinne! Dis reg, in My Boetie se Sussie se With you getting older – how are Ou is dit agtien jaar later en hou John steeds those tattoos looking on your twee families in verskillende dele van Londen aan, beide dolgelukkig en salig onbewus van body? When you have guys like Busta Bolton at mekaar. Maar wanneer sy twee tieners, ‘n dogter van die een gesin en ‘n seun van die the needle, you know they are going to look ander, mekaar op ‘n internetkletskamer raak good for quite a long time to come. gesels en angstig besluit om mekaar in die persoon te ontmoet, versnel John se reeds Did you vote in the gejaagde lewe tot in die hoogste rat, en moet elections? I did vote, as it is a tiny duty I am asked to perform in exchange for citizenship.
Revelations is on at The Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City Casino on 23 and 24 May- 2 Nights, 3 shows only. Tickets available at Computicket
hy spook om hulle uitmekaar te hou. In My Boetie se Sussie se Ou ontmoet ons weer vir John Smith (David Rees), die Londense taxibestuurder wat saam met sy vrou Mary (Ana van Achterbegh) in Highgate gewoon het... en ook met sy vrou Barbara (Cindy Swanepoel) in Finchley, net vier minute uitmekaar. Vicky (Anel du Plessis), John en Mary se dogter en Gavin, seun van John en Barbara Smith, ontmoet in ‘n internetkletskamer en is angstig om in persoon te ontmoet. Hoekom nie? Hulle het dan soveel in gemeen, insluitend ‘n taxibestuurder-pa genaamd John Leonard Smith… wat natuurlik dieselfde persoon is. Wanneer John van hierdie jong internetromanse te hore kom, moet hy behoorlik bontstaan om sy kinders uitmekaar te hou en sy dubbelle lewe geheim te hou van sy kinders sowel as sy vrouens! John klop natuurlik by sy vriend Stanley Gardener (Botha Enslin) aan om hulp, wat skreeunsaakse leuens, verwarrende identiteits en geheimsinnige foonoproepe. En wanneer Stanley se seniele pa Dêda (Hennie Smit) opdaag vir ‘n vakansie , is die gort behoorlik gaar. Bespreek jou kaartjies vir My Boetie se Sussie se Ou nou by Computicket by 0861 915 8000 of www.computicket.com www.computicket.com Vir groepbesprekings en gasvryheidspakkette, skakel Lefra Produksies by (011) 815-3000 of stuur ’n e-pos na admin@lefra.com.
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Ten months of double digit share Back on the road Ford sales remained robust during April while the market softened amidst fewer selling days and tougher market conditions. April sales are notoriously anomalous due to the spate of public holidays. “This year’s impact was greater than usual as more holidays fell within April compared with last year providing only 19 selling days (excluding Saturdays) in the month,” said FMCSA’s Vice President Marketing, Sales and Service, Mark Kaufman. Ford sales continued to prosper despite the market conditions, growing 7% year-on-year. The South African new vehicle market ended April with 46 065 units sold (including AMH). This was 9 298 fewer units compared with March and10,5% lower than April of last year. Improved supply of EcoSport virtually doubled the popular SUV’s volumes during April over the previous month. With 559 units sold, the EcoSport was firmly top of its segment. Consistent demand for the Ford line-up saw Ranger, Kuga and Fiesta holding second position in their respective segments. Discounting the taxi business, Transit was the best-selling van. Ford market share continued its double-digit performance for the tenth consecutive month, achieving the brand’s highest share this year at 11,9%. Kaufman further commented, “Consumers continue to be attracted to the technology and design of our new vehicles, especially the
EcoBoost engine family.” According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (NAAMSA), passenger car sales accounted for 30 882 units, 10, 5% down yearon-year. Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) were further down 11, 5% year-on-year to 12 801 after being up 3, 7% last month. “While April sales cannot be taken as indicative, they certainly reaffirm that trading conditions are tougher,” said Kaufman. “Year-to-date sales are now down 5% over the same period last year, albeit indicators point toward slightly improving consumer confidence.” Kaufman refers to recovering strength in the Rand with less volatility reducing risk of further prime rate increases and lower fuel prices in May
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Sonja Laxton completed her 81st Spar Women’s Challenge in Port Elizabeth on 3 May in a time of 57.12 minutes. It was not her best time, but for fans of the runner who has more than 70 national titles to her name, it was a time to celebrate. On November 17 last year, Laxton was hit by a car during a training run. She suffered multiple fractures, including shoulders, elbows, ribs, ankle and spine, and spent some time in intensive care at the Milpark Hospital. Many thought she would never be able to run again, but Sonja’s indomitable spirit saw her back on the road in less than six months. “It came as a surprise to me when I heard she was running,” said her husband, Ian, who is the manager of the Spar Grand Prix. “We’d been on holiday in the Eastern Cape, and Sonja must have hidden her RAC clothes at the bottom of her BUT suitcase, because we arrived in Port RECOVERING RUNNING: Sonja Laxton Elizabeth and she told me she was competed in the Port going to run.” Despite a swollen ankle and a still Elizabeth leg of the Spar Challenge painful shoulder, Laxton was the third Women’s after being hit by a grandmaster to finish, well ahead of the car last year.*Pictures 70 minutes Ian had predicted. Her daughter Kim finished in 16th place, credit: Reg Caldecott. in 36.13 minutes, and immediately made her way back to find her mother and escort her to the finish line. “I’m so proud of Sonja,” said Ian. “And the time she did is amazing, when you remember how badly she was injured.”
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Thaba Trails to host SA XCO Championships It is often said by riders that if you can ride Thaba Trails, you can ride anything. After successfully hosting the SA Mountain bike Cross Country and Downhill Cup in 2013, Thaba Trails MTB Park, based in Southern Johannesburg, will play host to the Prestigeous SA Mountain Bike Cross Country and Downhill Championships. The 2014 South African XCO Championships take place on 19 July and the exciting downhill SA Champs on 20 July. Mountain biking is growing at such a rate that it is becoming more difficult to choose which event will best suit you. In the Marathon discipline- the Cape Epic is the challenge for many riders. This multi stage hi-profile multi-stage race
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draws riders from all over the world and as teams of two this has become the event on competitive riders annual to do list. Many of the top International XCO riders who come for the Epic use this event as their big mileage and high intensity training for the Olympic discipline of Cross-Country (XCO). It is often said by riders that if you can ride Thaba Trails, you can ride anything. The hills are not as long but they are technical, which more than compensate for the similarity of the big hills. Riders should enter through the Cycling South Africa Website www.cyclingsa.com.
SA CHAMPIONSHIPS XCO & DHI Start Date: 19 July End Date: 20 July Affiliate:CSA/International Location: Thaba Tails Important Notice. U23 XCO riders - you may compete in the Elite Race for the Elite jersey and points - please make sure you enter the Elite Category. Contact Details:Dellah Paul 082 781 5656 dellah@cyclingsa.com