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Easter Treasure Hunt, Family Fun Day!
Sunday 15th March 2015 at Rietvlei Zoo Farm
Treasure Hunt starts at 1pm and WEF Animal Show at 2pm - Meet at the Chameleon Lapa! Other activities include, train rides, pony rides, tractor rides, putt–putt, jumping castles, farmyard and more! Market stalls available. To book a Stall contact the Farm Office 011 024 1512 or info@rietvleifarm.co.za Normal Entrance Fees Apply: R30 adult, R20 child, R10 pensioner.
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Smallville just got a whole lot bigger
Smallville Comics first started in 2005 in Alberton City and on Saturday 28 February, a second shop opened its doors in Penzance Avenue. Numerous comic fans in cosplay strolled the streets of New Redruth to have a look at the newest stock Smallville had to offer. The shop offers dozens of comic book titles, graphic novels, statues and a whole lot more. Smallville Comics strives to give their customers a variety, from Superhero comics to movies, music and collector’s items.
Last week I wrote about change and how we are sometimes a bit apprehensive to accept it. This past weekend I attended the wedding that I’ve always dreaded: my cousin, best friend and confidant. I knew that it will change everything and the idea of that happening was terrible. It happened and she married the man of her dreams. And that was when I realised that I hadn’t lost her, I have gained a lovely new family member - a change of heart that made it so much easier to accept the change of my cousin’s surname. Our CEO, Karin Blignaut, also had a life changing event last week - also welcoming a new family member into the world. We want to congratulate her on the birth of her first grandson. See a photo of the young man below. We are trying out some new ideas in the newspaper and as always, we would greatly appreciate your feedback and ideas. Readers are welcome to send it to monica.supra@ tametimes.co.za. Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Major drug bust in Wadeville Monica Supra
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A drug lab with R2 million worth of Mandrax tablets was discovered by the Hawks and the South African Police Services on 4 March. Three men aged between 26 and 35 were arrested during the major drug bust that took place near Wadeville, Germiston last week. According to police, the men
were found in possession of the drugs and the alleged ringleader was among those arrested. Chemicals, equipment, a delivery vehicle, Mandrax tablets and powder, were also seized. Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi from SAPS said that they were still trying to ascertain if the arrested parties were part and parcel
Informative: Highjackings
Don’t become a hijack statistic Headings like “Mom shot dead in driveway hijacking” are sparking anger and fear among South Africans. On average 31 motor vehicles are hijacked every day. Modus Operandi used by hijackers Hijackings occur: - In the driveways of residential areas - While stationed at any traffic sign or intersection - while stationary next to the road, for example to answer your cell phone - at post offices and parking areas or you may be followed leaving the filling station with the objective to hijack your vehicle - where it is quiet - at schools when dropping off or picking up children - while the vehicle is idling when off-loading or loading passengers - when advertising your vehicle for sale (Test drive method) - Bogus Police or Traffic Officers also conduct hijackings (Blue light scenario) Information you should know: If your vehicle is hijacked or stolen, promptly report it to the SAPS. Make sure you have the vehicle details: model, color, vehicle identification and registration numbers available to assist with the recovery of the vehicle. When forced to drive with a hijacker, be observant without making direct eye contact and try to memorise as many details as possible. If confronted by a hijacker: Do not lose your temper, threaten or challenge the hijacker. Do not resist, especially if the hijacker has
of a bigger syndicate, and were also checking whether they could be connected to other drug labs in the Johannesburg area. “Two suspects were allegedly found busy manufacturing and pressing Mandax tablets. One was arrested at the scene while the other managed to escape,” he said.
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Be on the lookout Wanted suspects
Two suspects are at large for two cases of house robbery. Anyone with information, please contact the Brackendowns Police Station on 011 617 5600/28 and speak to W/O Mazibuko.
Modus operandi: Four suspects walked into a house, held the witnesses at gunpoint and robbed the house of its contents. Nationality: South African Race: Black Gender: Male Complexion: Light Age: +/- 25-30 Height: Tall Build: Slender Beard: Full and trimmed Clothing: Brown jersey, pants, shoes Language used: isiZulu Speech/expressions: Very calm Weapons: Pistol Transport: Grey 4-door Opel Hair: Shaved
Nardus van CPS
a weapon. Surrender your vehicle and move away. Try to put as much distance between yourself and the hijacker(s) as speedily as possible. Do not reach for your purse or valuables. Leave everything in the vehicle. Do not make eye contact with the hijacker. He may perceive this behavior as a threat and retaliate aggressively. Keep your hands still and visible to the hijacker, so as to give him assurance of your passive content. Do not speak too fast (if you are able to talk) and do not make sudden movements. Gather as much information as possible without posing a threat. [sourced from: arrivealive.co.za]
“Vanoggend (3 Maart) bel my broer my en se daar is n man in die erf by hulle. Ek kon nie self vinnig daar uit kom nie en het op van die groepe gevra of iemand kan help. (Die Whatsapp groepe tussen die CPF, die Polisie en die sekuriteitsgroepe van Alberton.) Dadelik het Nardus van CPS Sekuriteit ‘’reply’’ dat hy oppad is terwyl ek aan vervoer gewerk het vir myself om daar uit te kom. Toe ek in Randhart aankom om die draai kom waar my ouers bly, staan die hele straat vol van die swart karretjies van CPS Sekuriteit en hulle is klaar besig is om die erf te fynkamp. Ek wil net dankie se vir Nardus, Tyrone, Mathew en die ander manne van CPS wat kom bystand gee het so vinnig. Dankie ouens, dit word opreg waardeer.’’
Modus operandi: Suspects walked into the house, held the witnesses at gunpoint and robbed them of electronics, cellphones and a vehicle. Nationality: South African Race: Black Gender: Male Complexion: Light Age: +/- 25-26 Height: +/- 1.7m Build: Medium Clothing: Blue T-shirt, jeans, white striped short Language used: English Speech/expressions: Fluent and violent Weapons: Firearm Hair: Short
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MENSE WAT OP DIE STRAATHOEKE BEDEL CMR Alberton, ontvang op ‘n gereelde basis telefoniese en ander navrae oor die mense wat op straat geld bedel, in besonder die swart dames wat met kinders op straathoeke staan. Die algemene vraag is: “Wat doen jule omtrent die straat bedelaars?” Ek het vandag ‘n vraag om te vra ek wil graag die gemeenskap nader en vra om hieroor na te dink: “Help ek regtig iemand deur geld in hul hande te stop en weg te ry?” “Doen ek goed of stook ek kwaad?” Ons wil graag elke lid van die gemeenskap vra om oor hierdie saak na te dink, en eerder ander maniere te vind om te help, soos kos of klere, ‘n warm kombers of ‘n werkie aan te bied, eerder as om geld in iemand se hand te stop en weg te ry. Ons sit met hedendaagse probleme soos dwelm en alkohol misbruik, werkloosheid, kinder- en mense handel. Dit is alles omstandighede waarin baie van hierdie straat wandelaars vasgevang is en sonder ons hulp nooit daaruit gaan kom nie. Ons wil ieder en elkeen van ons
gemeenskapslede aanmoedig om betrokke te raak by ons bewusmakingsveldtog deur in samewerking met CMR Alberton en ander Organisasies in die gemeenskap te help om die gemeenskap te verbeter en hedendaagse probleem te begin oplos. Kontak CMR Alberton in verband met hierdie veldtog, ons verkoop Bewyse wat u aan die mense op die straat kan gee. Daarvoor ontvang hulle ‘n onderhoud waarin ons ‘n behoefte bepaling doen, kos, kledingstukke indien nodig en indien van pas reel ons vir alternatiewe verblyf. Skakel ons by 011 907 2922
Mag die lig van God deur my en jou vensters skyn
Dit is merkwardig hoe die Psalms ‘n venster is waardeur die wêreld van die skrywer aan ons sigbaar raak. So is die mooi en asemrowende aspekte van lewe vervat in pragtige woordekuns, maar ook is die uitdagende emosies van elke Psalm besig om meer te beskryf as wat die woorde alleen beteken. In een Psalm neem Dawid ons saam op ’n reis deur die sterrehemel en in ’n ander Psalm is ons saam met hom in die belaaide laagtepunt van sy vervolging. So is elkeen van ons lewens ook ’n venster
waardeur die mense om ons inkyk en die kompleksiteit van wat ons “lewe” noem, sien afspeel. Party dae is die lewe ’n lied en ander dae is die lewe nie mooi genoeg dat enige een van ons dit vrywillig aan iemand wys nie. Maar soos die Psalms telkens te midde van vreugde, ontdekking, hartseer of selfs verslaenheid die eer en lof aan God bring, moet elke gelowige ook hierna streef. Mag die lig van God deur my en jou vensters skyn. Mag dit die duisternis in die wêreld verdryf.
Verstaan argeologie en die Bybel n Seminaar met Francois Du Plessis Hoe bevestig argeologie die betroubaarheid van die Bybel? Woon diė gratis seminaar by en vind die enigste antwoord op hierdie lewensveranderende vraag. Onderwerpe: Libanon, die Juweel van die Midde-Ooste Jona en ‘n assiriese koning kom tot bekering Besoek aan Egipte en Iran
Ongelooflike ontdekkings is onlangs oor Jona en Salmaneser Iii gemaak Johannes die Doper God se hantering van depressie Spreker: Francois du Plessis, befaamde spreker, teoloog en argeoloog se jarelange navorsing handel oor die Midde-Ooste. Francois verskyn ook dikwels op plaaslike en internasionale TV programme om sy
kennis met ander te deel. Wanneer: 9 – 14 Maart om 19:00 Waar: 5de Laan 55, Alberton Noord GPS: 26˚ 15.537’ S 28˚ 07.540‘ E Kindertoesig & veilige parkering beskikbaar. Inligting: Armand by 083 576 7111 of Charmaine by 072 790 6828.
OutreachProjects Dit is vir ons gemeente ‘n baie prominente waarde om betrokke te wees in die gemeenskap en daarom beskou ons dit as deel van ons roeping om deurlopend uit te reik na mense in nood.
So voorsien ons weekliks 300 maaltye aan twee laerskole in die suide van Johannesburg. Laerskool Montanus en Suidheuwels Laerskool kry Dinsdae en Vrydae gesonde maaltye wat deur die skool aan behoeftige kinders versprei word. Met ‘n gesonde maaltyd kan daardie kinders vir ten minste daardie dae sommer net kind wees.
By Laerskool Montanus borg ons die pos van ‘n dame op die personeel wat vanuit die skool in onmiddellike omgewing gemeenskapsgerigte aksies loots. Elke nou en dan daag van ons lidmate en jongmense by van die hospitale in Alberton & Mulbarton op met arms vol blomme. Hierdie blomme is vir baie van die pasiënte ‘n teken van bemoediging. Al baie gesigte het opgehelder oor ‘n vriendelike vreemdeling skielik langs haar bed staan en opreg beterskap toebid. Elke dag ry ons by die verkeersligte verby waar talle mense sonder werk sit en wag vir ‘n geleentheid om genoeg te verdien om daardie dag te kan eet. Hierdie nood het die Here op ons harte gebring en elke dag word sop en brood by ons geboue beskikbaar gestel vir enige een wat honger sit en wag.
En soms is dit ook nodig om bloot net ‘n glimlag uit te deel. Ons het ook al roomys uitgedeel by winkelsentrums. ‘n Bietjie bederf om karwagte, mamma’s, kinders en winkelbestuurders te laat weet dat die liefde van die Here ook warm klop vir hom. Daar is nog so baie geleenthede waarby lidmate betrokke is, nie oor daar wins in is nie maar juis oor die liefde van Jesus ons dring om tasbaar uit te reik na die omgewing rondom ons. Jy is baie welkom om deel te word hiervan.
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Tieghan Griffin–Coetzer, the Figures Alberton Intern for 2014, an aspiring model and now also an aspiring actress, has qualified once again to attend the prestigious IMTA Convention to be held in New York in July this year. She attended the IMTA Convention last year as a model and has grown in leaps and bounds in the modelling industry. She gained International experience and exposure and learned many new things to do with the talent industry; she even got a callback from a Tokyo based agency called Visage. “The experience was phenomenal - one we will treasure forever,” said her mother. The IMTA Convention gives aspiring models, actresses, song writers, singers and dancers the opportunity to be seen by casting agents and to be scouted. The convention runs for one week and those invited compete on runways, on stages and in front of cameras, both in live and recorded competitions. They also attend workshops and seminars offered by the industry’s experts. Figures Alberton believe Tieghan has what it takes and have once again extended an invitation for her to attend the IMTA Convention. Tieghan needs to raise funds or find sponsors in order to realise her dream. “She is my creative, outgoing child and I truly believe that she has the potential to go all the way,” said her mother.
BEAUTIFUL: Tieghan qualified for the IMTA Convention in New York. Anyone willing to help Tieghan realise her dream with either sponsorship or help with any fundraisers, should please contact Emma on 084 588 1080 or email emmag@infodoor.co.za. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Amoure breaks the records
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Amoure Le Roux (17) of Alberton has her eye on the Youth Olympic Championship that will be hosted on 15 July in Columbia this year. She must first compete locally in the Gauteng and National Championships that will be held at the end of March. With her present form, she has already qualified for the A Standard of ASA Athletics and has broken various records also.
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Amoure set new records for three track events on one day: 400m - 56.20sec 400m hurdles - 61.09sec 200m - 24.43sec Her coach Maria Diamond is very pleased with her present form. Amoure really worked hard during the December holidays, even while on vacation in Durban.
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Corli eyes Mrs South Africa Crown Corli Carratu from Alberton entered the Mrs South Africa Pageant in the hope of helping early childhood development. “As a mother of three, I know how all mothers feel. They too, have dreams for their children. The key to a better future is education. My aim is to help other Early Childhood Development Centres; my dream is to rehabilitate the disadvantaged children of South Africa in early childhood for them to be able to get proper education, as they are the future. Being in the Early Childhood Development training sector, we also educate teachers to give them the knowledge they need to be able to work with children in this sector and to be able to see the different needs in every individual child.
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Heartfelt thanks Animal lover writes: Nothing replaces that feeling of gratitude when kindness is shown, especially to an animal. We found a badly hurt cat that might have been hit by a car. Her state had us in tears. After getting over the initial shock of witnessing the pain and suffering this poor creature faced, for we don’t even know how long, decisions had to be made as to how to help this animal. She was past the point of saving, but she didn’t deserve to die this way. We called the information centre, in order to get the SPCA’s number, but seeing that it was just after 5 o’ clock, nobody at the SPCA answered. What now? Where do we take her now? We felt so helpless and emotional. Luckily we then remembered about the 24-hour Veterinary Clinic that is situated in 2nd Avenue, Alberton. We loaded her in the car and rushed as fast as we could to them. The lady behind the reception desk immediately came to our aid, and we took her in one of their rooms. Her calm and reassuring assistance helped control the situation. A heartfelt thanks to the Veterinary Clinic. Small acts of kindness make lasting impressions.
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HAS BEGUN A WAR ON ‘n Naweek is ‘n wonderlike ding. Veral wanneer daar ‘n ekstra dag tot jou naweek toegevoeg word - selfs nog beter op my ouderdom wanneer jy wakker word Saterdag en besef dat dit nie more Maandag is nie. Dan doen ‘n mens daardie goed waarvoor jy normaalweg nie tyd het nie, maar wat tog so belangrik is vir jou liggaam en gees. Gysie werk graag in die tuin en ek gaan doen my hare of naels, net om weer mens te voel. Dan hoor jy Carte Blanche se deuntjie en jy weet jou lekker naweek is verby, maar jy voel sommer vars en reg vir die nuwe week wat voorlê, want wanneer ek goed lyk, voel ek ook goed. Lekker week julle! Tip: maak tyd vir jouself, bederf jouself nou en dan.
Hier is n paar dinge om na uit te sien Manne en Vroue van die Woord “Vroue van die Woord” kom bymekaar elke Donderdag oggend 09:00 tot 10:00 om saam te bid vir huwelike, ons manne, kinders en ons land, Suid-Afrika. Dit vind plaas by die groepleier, Magda Deysel, se woning (22 Orgideestraat, Brakenhurst). Vir enige navrae, kontak Magda Deysel by 084 406 9986. Jou plekkie aan die gebedstafel is oop. ‘’Manne van die Woord” bid saam elke Woensdag oggend van 06:00 tot 07:00 te Alberton Steel And Pipe se admin gebou (66 Sesdelaan, Alberton Noord). Vir meer besonderhede kan Pastoor Mark gekontak word by 071 207 3249. Sien jou graag daar.
broken wings fun day - 28 march Broken Wings Association for Adults with Disabilities is hosting a Family Fun Day! Date: 28 March 2015 | Time: 09:00 Venue: Jackson Dam Book your stall for R150-00 Broken Wings will have a Tea Garden
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Cantare fondsinsameling Die Cantare koor is besig om fondse n te samel om kinders met sangtalent te help met beurse om’n geleentheid te kry om in die Cantare koor te sing. ’n Konsert vir uitsluitlik liefhebbers van Opera en Klassieke Musiek 14 Maart. Kom luister na werke van Bach, Poulenc, SaintSaëns, Franck, Massenet, Martini en vele
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BRANDPUNT KAMERAVLUB Brandpunt Kameraklub vergader Maandag 16 Maart 2015 om 18:30 vir 19:00 by die NG Kerk, 23 Glen Rylaan, Verwoerdpark. Kom geniet ‘n aand van kuier en fotografie. Op die program is ‘n aanbieding oor reisfotografie en die huidige lede se foto inskrywings sal ook beoordeel word. Alle aspirant, amateur en professionele fotograwe welkom. Bywoning gratis bevestig asb bywoning. Vir meer inligting kontak Reppies by 082 716 0688.
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On the plate
07
It’s all about the vibe
AND GOOD FOOD at News cafe Meyersdal
NEWSCAFE MEYERSDAL: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
THE ATMOSPERE Contemporary.
THE FOOD
Cosmopolitan Cool.
THE DRINKS Pangalactyc Perfection
AVERAGE PRICE Prices average R250 for 2 people.
tame TIMES RECOMMENDS:
Those out there looking for a premium entertainment experience coupled with world class food and premier beverage choices, don’t have to look any further than News Café Meyersdal. News Café is a trendsetting and benchmarking brand within the restaurant and entertainment industry.
“Another favourite we tried was the Halloumi Sticks, crumbed and served with a sweet chilli sauce.” THE ATMOSPHERE Contemporary, vibrant and relevant – it’s about the vibe – as their slogan suggests. THE FOOD News Café Meyersdal offers world class food, presented beautifully and prepared to perfection. We had Jalapeno Bites – poppers, diced jalapenos with feta, mozzarella and cream cheese. Panko crumbed and fried,
NACHTMUSIK, Kahlua and Strawberry Cape Velvet, served with an Oreo cookie.
served with guacamole. Another favourite we tried was the Halloumi Sticks, crumbed and served with a sweet chilli sauce. For the hungry, we suggest the Flamed Fillet. A 200g fillet stuffed with spinach, peppadew, mushroom and mozzarella. Served with potato wedges and a pepper sauce. Too early for such a big meal? For only R25, you can have a fabulous breakfast – 2 eggs, bacon, chips, toast and tomato. THE DRINKS News Café is known for their cocktails. One of the signature cocktails is certainly the multicoloured layers of fun – the Pangalactyc Gargle Blaster. Triple distilled vodka and orange juice, layered on top of cherry liqueur, grenadine and peach schnapps. Capped with a blend of blue curacao, lemon and lime. We suggest you try out the Cookie Monster on the shooters menu. Nachtmusik, Kahlua and Strawberry Cape Velvet, served with an Oreo cookie.
FOR MORE INFORMATION FIND US ON: Facebook: News Café Meyersdal - Twitter: @newscafemeyersd Michelle Avenue, Alberton, 1448 Call us on: 011 867 6542
What pet is best for your child? Studies have shown that taking care of a pet helps children develop empathy and compassion not only for animals, but also for other people and themselves. According to www.healthychildren.org, you must keep your child’s developmental stage in mind when selecting a pet. ‘’Some pets, OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER: The type of animal – an overly large and energetic dog could be too rough for a toddler. Diseases the pet may carry – you need to de-worm your children regularly if there are animals in the house.
like dogs or cats, require daily attention; they must be fed, groomed, cleaned up after and exercised,’’ the website states. Pets like fish, birds or hamsters demand less care, making them a better choice for younger children who are still learning responsibility. The website also gives some of the following pointers: “You must keep your child’s developmental stage in mind when selecting a pet.”
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School
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Nog ‘n onderwyser prestasie
True Sparrows PRESIDENT STEYN ATLETIEK These teachers have been teaching at Sparrows Private School for more than 10 years.
27 atlete dring deur na D6 Kampioenskappe.
Baie geluk aan die Alberton kampioene: Bernice Viljoen, Mandeley Britz, Elanka Jacobs, Suzelle Dreyer, Caleigh de Kock, Denelise Botha
10 atlete haal die D6 span om na die D6 Kampioenskappe te gaan. Voor: C De Kock, L Swanepoel, D Botha, A Rossouw, D Kruger, S Dreyer, B Viljoen. Agter: A de Klerk, H Pieterse, M Jonker
Mev. Adri Grobler het die beste Lewenswetenskap uitslae in die distrik gekry.
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Geluk aan die D6 wenners: Top: Mrs Lindie Geldenhuys (20 years), Mrs Lynn Pescivolo (20 years), Mrs Belinda Osborne (10 years). Bottom: Mr Joseph Mokoena (15 years), Mrs Janet Silwebu (35 years).
S Viljoen, A de Klerk, D Botha, S Dreyer, C de Kock, D Kruger, H Pieterse saam met hul trotste afrigter, Mnr A McMaster.
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BRACKEN HIGH BRINGS IN THE MEDALS
The following athletes from Bracken High School received medals at the District Championships held at Germiston Stadium on Friday 27 February: ABOVE: Karabo Monaheng (Bronze medal u/15 high jump), Collin Hlatshwayo (Bronze medal u/15 100m), Teneil MacDonald (Bronze medal u/19 100m), Simphiwe Tshabalala (Silver medal u/15 200m)
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Your world today
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YOUR WORLD TODAY
MORE THAN 2000 FIGHTING CT FIRE
Kindness Amidst Tragedy
More than 2000 people helped fight the fire that broke out in Muizenberg the weekend before last. This included 150 members of the WoF programme, 50 more from Volunteer Wildfires Services and 250 WoF firefigters from other provinces. A total of 11 helicopters, six fixed-wing bombers, and nine spotters were deployed to fight the 11 fires. About two million litres of water were dumped on the fire. Another fire broke out inside the Cape Point Nature Reserve on Wednesday. A total of 13 properties were affected. One city firefighter sustained burn wounds and 52 frail-care residents from the Noordhoek Retirement Village were treated for smoke inhalation. [iol.co.za]
Amidst the raging bushfires in the Cape area, a firefighter takes the time to save a tortoise.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE WORLD RIGHT NOW
HILLARY BREAKS CANADIANS URGED TO STOP FOO FIGHTERS FRONTMAN THE SILENCE “SPOCKING’’ THEIR BILLS TREATS A FAN
The Bank of Canada has pleaded with Star Trek fans to stop ‘’Spocking’’ their five dollar bills. Since the death of actor Leonard Nimoy, the original ‘’Spock,” Canadians have been marking their notes which feature the face of Canada’s seventh prime minister, Sir Wifrid Laurier, to look like the deceased actor.[scoopnest.com] US Democrat Hillary Clinton broke her silence on Wednesday as to why she used her personal email for work when she was Secretary of State. She stated on Twitter that she wanted the public to see her email and that she had asked the State to release them. This came hours after a congressional committee issued subpoenas of her emails with regard to an investigation on 11 September 2013 attack on a US diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya in which a US senator was killed. [cnn.com]
2 1 -Y E A R- O L D
200 SKELETONS FOUND ARRESTED FOR UNDERNEATH PARIS SUPERMARKET TRYING TO JOIN ISIS
Workers digging under a Paris supermarket
to try to figure out when and why the people
have discovered as many as 200 skeletons.
died, according to CNN. The bodies were
Researchers
neatly arranged, indicating that the people
and
archaeologists
are
conducting carbon dating and DNA testing
LIBERIA TO LIFT NIGHT CURFEW The night curfew from 21:00 to 06:00 introduced on 20 August 2014 by the Liberian government is to be lifted and the borders are to be reopened. Liberia was the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak that killed over 9000 people in West Africa. With no cases reported in the last week, schools are beginning to reopen [news24.com]
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl spotted a blind fan during a concert in Sydney, Australia. The fan was holding up a sign saying ‘’Drum stick for a blind guy?’’ Grohl stopped the concert, took a drumstick from Taylor Hawkins and handed it to the fan. The band then continued with their set. [cnn.com]
Adam Dandach (21) from Los Angeles was charged with obstructing justice by trying to destroy records of his online activity to thwart investigators. Danach was previously charged with lying on a passport application so he could fly to Syria to join ISIS. He was charged on Wednesday with trying to provide material to support a foreign terrorist organisation. [news24.com]
all died at once. [huffingtonpost.co.uk]
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World Cup Update South Africa won by 201 runs against Ireland on 3 March 2015, and lost by 29 runs against Pakistan on 7 March 2015
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Aiden Smal was so bevoorreg om op 28 Februarie saam met die Super 15 Leeus rugbyspan te kuier voor die wedstryd teen die Stormers. Hy het ook die voorreg gehad om die wedstrydbal op die middelkolletjie te gaan plaas. Aiden se pappa het hom vir ‘n kompetisie ingeskryf en die wenner kon saam met die Leeus rugbyspan kuier en die bal op die veld dra. Ons is baie trots op hierdie Leeuwenhoffertjie wat so pragtig op die veld gedraf het.
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Aiden Smal draf uit op die veld
Alberton Cricket Club results
Results for the top three teams on the weekend of 1 March: Premier league: Alberton vs Old Eds at Alberton (Lindeque Oval). Alberton made 195/10 and Old Eds 138/10. Alberton won first innings. Best batsman: Juanre Potgieter - 74 runs. Best Bowler: Tyron White - 3 wickets 6 overs. President league: Alberton vs Old Eds at Alberton High. Alberton made 296/9 and Old Eds 292/9. Match Drawn. Best batsman: Gerhard Pretorius - 84 runs. Best Bowler: Morne van Niekerk - 2 wickets 4 overs. Sunday 2 league: Bye
Visarend (Gauteng) Angling Club results
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