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A FRESH APPROACH TO LOCAL NEWS Volume 02, 10 June 2014, Week 24
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Elsburg welcomes new Station Commander
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ndu@tametimes.co.za Elsburg SAPS welcomed their new Station Commander; Lt Col Veeshani Arikum, on Monday 2 June. Lt Col Arikum was formerly stationed at the Brackendowns Police Station in Alberton where she served the SAPA for a year. Lt Col Arikum takes over from Col Khuzwayo (now at Primrose SAPS) and brings with her much experience. Only a week prior to her move Col Arikum was honoured with a recognition award for her diligent service. Speaking to tame TIMES former colleague and communications officer at the Brackendowns SAPS; Sgt Moloi, said “it is sad lose Col Arikum who was a great leader who always encouraged members to go the extra mile. Her new station will do well because she is not afraid to lead by example.� Col Arikum was one of the recipients of awards at a ceremony hosted at Carnival City. The ceremony and Gala dinner was attended by more than 500 people. various awards were handed out to SAPS members from the Ekurhuleni region. Col Arikum received the Medal of Heroism award. Lt Col Veeshani Arikum with the heroism award she received at the 7th Annual Leadership For Women in Law Enforcement Conference
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Safe blood for saving mothers “Childbirth and other gynaecologic complications are amongst the highest demand for blood daily in South Africa.” – Vanessa Raju, SANBS Communication Manager
The world celebrates World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) on 14 June. WBDD raises awareness of the need for safe, good quality blood and blood products and honours the many voluntary unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. The further purpose is to create widespread awareness throughout the world about the need for availability and appropriate use of safe blood and blood products, and the need for many more people to make a commitment to regular voluntary unpaid blood donation. Established in 2004, World Blood Donor Day falls on the birthday of Karl Landsteiner. Landsteiner discovered the ABO blood group system, which is used today to ensure safety of blood transfusions. WBDD is an annual event that is jointly sponsored by the World Health Organisation. It is one of eight official international public health campaigns marked
deaths in Africa, 31% in Asia and 21% in Latin America and the Caribbean. The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has dedicated the entire month of June to increase awareness regarding the critical need for timely access to safe blood as part of a comprehensive approach to preventing maternal deaths. Blood transfusion has been identified as one of the nine key lifesaving interventions for the management of pregnancy-related complications. SANBS encourages people to donate blood regularly and would like to thank the blood donors who sacrifice their time in an effort to save lives of people in need of blood. Get involved. Give blood and participate in local events being organised to celebrate Blood Donor Month. For more information visit: www.SANBS. org.za or call us on 0800 11 90 31
by the World Health Organization (WHO). This year’s campaign “Safe Blood for Saving Mothers” is to develop a strategy to highlight the need for timely access to safe blood in the prevention of maternal deaths. The death of a woman from complications during childbirth continues to be a serious global health challenge. Approximately 800 women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications daily. Just about all of these deaths occur in developing countries. More than half of them take place in subSaharan Africa and almost one third in South Asia. The risk of maternal mortality is highest for adolescent girls under 15 years of age. Severe bleeding during delivery and after childbirth is a major cause of death, illness and long-term disability. Largely, it is the most common cause of maternal mortality and contributes to around 34% of maternal
SupportforSPCAinitiatives SPCA received a surprise visit from Re/Max All Stars Germiston, who presented the SPCA with a donation of R 10 000. “We are most grateful and blessed to receive such a generous financial contribution and will be put to good use at the SPCA. We thank all the staff members at Re/Max All Stars Germiston in making this fantastic donation to SPCA,” said SPCA’s Laurence Kingston
Happilymatched EXCITED: Dylan Sandham with his new bestie; Bully, whom his family recently adopted from SPCA Germiston. Bully was advertised in the tame TIMES on Tuesday 22 April 2014.
(Left to Right) CHEQUE TO SPCA - Cathy Valente (Re/Max All Stars Sales Associate and SPCA Treasurer), Danie Ayres (Re/Max All Stars Sales Associate), Jenny De Necker (Re /Max All Stars Principal) and Laurence Kingston ( SPCA Manager)
Kennel 6: Cross Alsation male, 3 months, good condition, good temperament.
Kennel 7: Cross Staffie / Jack Russell female, 12 weeks, good condition, good temperament.
Kennel 7: Cross Staffie / Jack Russell female, 12 weeks, good temperament.
Kennel 39: Alex is a Foxterrier cross Jack Russell male, 3 years old, good condition.
Kennel 40: Wollie is a cross Maltese male, 14 years. He is good with children, cats and other dogs.
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A note from the editor
By Ndu Ngwenya Welcome to week 24 and the first week of youth month, I wonder if this is by design or coincidence but youth month arrives with the winter and this year in particular winter has arrived with some real force. Hopefully you had a warm weekend, if you did then you should count yourself blessed and if you are blessed you have the responsibility to share those blessings. Take some time to clear out your cupboards for warm clothing which you might not need and donate them to someone who will appreciate them – it can get dangerously cold especially in the evenings and early morning. On the subject of giving, 14 June is World Blood Donor Day; if you are healthy, you are blessed and as already mentioned, it is your responsibility to share that blessing. donating blood is a quick process but the results thereof could really be the difference between life and death – so take some time and donate blood. On you youth month again, we have an exciting competition for the youth, see our youth day page (12) for details on how to enter. Exciting times for soccer lovers, as the FIFA world cup kicks off on Thursday (ladies please take this as an opportunity to learn the off-side rule as this is not the time nor an invitation for wars over remote controls). I’m interested in getting your views on games, the players, coaches’ tactics and even final predictions so send me any of your word cup views to at ndu@tametimes.co.za Welcome to Lt Col Arikum, the new station commander at Elsburg SAPA, we look forward to working hand in hand with you to and the members of Elsburg Police Station. I dedicate my closing words to the youth Dream Big and Live Large
Kennel 41: Dachshund male, good condition, good temperament, sterilized, picked up as a stray.
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East Rand charities receive special visit
Fatal accident involving two A man was killed on Tuesday morning (3 June) when his vehicle drove into the back of a large truck at the N12/R24 interchange in Bedfordview. Paramedics arrived at the scene and found a light motor vehicle wedged between two large trucks. Paramedics discovered the deceased had sustained severe injuries when his vehicle crashed into the back of the first truck. Shortly afterwards, a second truck drove into the back of the light motor vehicle. Two of the vehicles involved in a fatal accident in Bedfordview
Children from Foundation of Love perform a dance routine to greet the Nashua Children’s Charity Foundation visitors. The Nashua Children’s Charity Foundation (NCCF) recently visited 10 of the 56 charities it assists to assess how the charities were faring and to find out what special requirements those charities will need over the coming months. The charities that the NCCF visited were the Badanisile Home Of Safety, Simamisa Orphanage, Epworth Children’s Village, Fountain Of Love, Caroline’s Care Safe House and Crèche, Pelonomi Pre-Cum Crèche, Phutanang Safe Home, Maphindi’s Day Care Centre and Pre-Class, Caritas Home and Lambano Sanctuary all situated in the East Rand. The NCCF is run as a “sustainable living” foundation, which means that the NCCF visits the charities that appeal to them for help and assesses their individual needs. The Foundation then tries to provide for those charities in a way that promotes sustainable
living and improves the lives of the children those charities care for in a meaningful way instead of merely handing over a cheque and leaving the charities to fend for themselves. As such, the NCCF has provided everything from tables, chairs and educational wall charts to multi-function printers, laptops and PCs to groceries, cleaning materials and even a new oven. NCCF is also assisting Maphindi’s Day Care Centre to practically rebuild the entire centre after it all but collapsed recently. “It is hugely rewarding to be greeted at our charities with warm welcomes, hugs and in some cases even song and dance routines performed by the children and caregivers to express their gratitude. Many of the charities we provide aid for have openly said to us that they would not be able to care for the children they do without our support,” said Helen Fraser, Director of the NCCF.
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Fire safety tips Using paraffin safely • Always handle paraffin with extreme care. • Paraffin is poisonous and can burn your skin even if unlit • Paraffin should not be sold in containers contaminated with other chemicals this can cause it to explode • Paraffin emits harmful fumes when ignited; open a window when using a paraffin appliance • Never leave a paraffin appliance unattended. It only takes a second for a
gust of wind or a child to knock over a light or stove • Make sure paraffin appliances are on a flat, firm surface • Do not put a cloth under a paraffin appliance. A child or pet could pull the trailing end and the cloth will then burn, fuelling the fire • Water will not extinguish a paraffin fire, it will only spread the flames. Always have a bucket of sand or a fire extinguisher nearby when using a paraffin appliance
Safety around an open flame • Keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach •Cut candles in half to prevent them falling over – and use a candle holder •Do not smoke in bed
With the winter season comes the added risk of fires, especially in the informal settlements. Paraffin is one of the major contributors of fires during this season. It is important to take extra caution when using this flammable substance. Improper care could lead to severe burns and fires which can place the entire informal settlement in danger.
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Keeping safe in winter The days have become shorter and the nights, longer and colder. This means that winter has crept in. Although the best way to keep away from the blistering cold is to stay snug and warm in bed, it’s not always possible in the real world. Winter does not have to be miserable if you do the little things to keep the cold out. Food There’s a notion that cold temperatures enhance your appetite. Many of the reasons for this being true are not based in scientific facts, however there are certain foods that can help keep you warm especially when you’re at work. Instead of the typical summer salads, rather eat hearty vegetable dishes such as soups with vegetables such as carrots and potatoes. Keep a flask with warm beverages at the office to occasionally warm up your core. Clothing When you hear the word clothing, you tend to imagine the works: heavy jackets, gloves and scarves. These are very essential for keeping warm, however for those that lead active lives daily, they can be inconvenient. Thermal underwear, commonly known as long johns, is one solution for this. Usually, people participating in cold sports wear these garments but they are very useful for those of you that work outdoors. They are commonly made from cotton or cotton-polyester-blend and are designed to keep heat in and minimise sweating. Thermal underwear garments are available
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at many clothing retail stores. You can never underestimate the effect that socks have on a body. Frozen toes are never easy to deal with, so stock up on socks to wear with your shoes and some to wear to bed. This winter may not be too hard to bear if you look after yourself. Safety Be mindful of fire prevention and safety your home. Firstly, don’t leave burning candles unattended and make sure that you have working smoke alarms. If you are making use of a gas heater, ensure that you have it tested before using it because pipes perish over time and could cause gas leaks. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have some form of ventilation in the room with a lit gas heater to avoid carbon monoxide building up. The best way to do this is to leave a window open in the room. Electric blankets should not have exposed portions where you can see coils or cabling. They must not be left unattended when switched on and any blanket that is torn or damaged should not be used. Fires at home occur most often in winter therefore, keep anything that can catch fire away from heating equipment and avoid using an oven or stove to heat up your home. Ensure that you turn space heaters off when you leave the room and if you make use of a fireplace, get the chimney serviced and cleaned by a qualified professional regularly. Lastly, do not leave a lit fireplaces unattended.
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Who has epilepsy? Every year National Epilepsy Week is celebrated to raise awareness about epilepsy (a neurological condition characterised by unusual electrical activity in the brain). Even though it is the most common neurological condition in the world, it is still very much misunderstood. This year, National Epilepsy Week will be celebrated from 16 – 22 June. Although South Africa has ratified international t r e a t i e s , established various policies and guidelines and recognised the right to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in the Constitution, the rights of people with epilepsy and other disabilities are frequently violated in domestic, community and employment contexts. The saddening fact is that people with epilepsy mostly experience the effects of stigma and discrimination from people that know about their epilepsy and seizures – therefore people close to them. If you didn’t know about a person’s epilepsy you would
treat him/her exactly the same as everybody else? This raises the question: Who has epilepsy? Do you really know? The main aim of National Epilepsy Week is to raise awareness about epilepsy to dispel the myths, social stigmas and discrimination attached to the condition. People are considered to have less value to their community and are seen as only dependent on welfare. Together with a sense of vulnerability when it comes to seizures, this view places persons with epilepsy at severe risk. Marina Clarke, National Director of Epilepsy South Africa, said, “National Epilepsy Week focuses on educating the public about the rights of people with epilepsy. We decided on this theme to encourage people to question their own attitudes towards people living with epilepsy.” For more information about Epilepsy South Africa and National Epilepsy Week, contact the organisation on 0860 EPILEPSY (0860 374 537) or visit www. epilepsy.org.za.
Build up the youth. Buildthefuture
in the effort to elevate the efforts of past generations? Maybe it is, but then I must warn that we as a nation must adjust our expectation because z you cannot propel someByNietoHernande one to excellence by constantly undermining the value of their contribution. Legacy is not what’s left tomorrow when It should be interesting to note that as South you’re gone. It’s what you give, create, Africa we are a young country, not only with impact and contribute to today while reference to our 20 year old democracy, we you’re here also (according to census 2011) are a counAs we welcome Youth month I have forced try with an average age of 25. More than a myself to think about the state of young third of our country is made up of youth unSouth Africa in 2014. Being a young man der the age of 20. This is not as big a probmyself, it is a question which has occupied lem as many of earlier generations have my headvoices on more than one occasion. made it out to be; in fact I think it is a great June 16 is a very significant holiday on the opportunity. An opportunity which should be well-populated South African holiday list; harnessed - war is in-deed old men talking there are a few holidays we can do away and young men fighting, it is the youth which with, but June 16 reminds the nation of the should be tasked with building the country. dangers which could result from ignoring the That country will not take the form of modyouth and for that reason it should remain. ern day South Africa, it will be dictated by Though very significant, I have over recent the youth - now with that in mind it is obvious years observed that as we commemorated that it would serve the country better for our the bravery of the class of 76 we often look elders to positively contribute to the building down on the youth of the day. I know I’m up of the youth. opening myself up to much criticism here, but I do not believe that as youth today we Lets chat, e-mail me your views on are not any less burdened than our earlier voice@tametimes.co.za or send a tweet generations. to @NietoVoice Is it absolutely necessary to put us down
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R2 million worth of hijacked goods recovered R2 million worth of suspected truck hijacked goods were recovered at a storage facility in Nigel. This follows an investigation into truck hijackings across Gauteng. Working on information from concern community members the West Rand Organised Crime members kept a close eye at the storage facility. On the 27 May 2014 three (3) Pakistani suspects aged 30-33 years of age came in with a bakkie and open the storage, loading the stock alleged to be sold to spaza shop. During investigation the suspects failed to
account where they found the stock. They were arrested and further investigation led to the discovery of hundreds of washing powder soap, soya beans, soaps, chairs and many other packaged food in the storage facility. Police suspect that the goods were offloaded from the hijacked trucks. A case of stolen goods was registered at the Nigel police Station. The suspects will appear at the Nigel Magistrate’s Court on charges of suspected stolen goods. An investigation into truck hijacking continues.
Two arrested for drunk driving Police arrested 2 suspects for two different cases of drunk and driving in Shamrock Road, Primrose. The first arrest happened when a member of the Primrose SAPS arrested an 18 years old man for driving under the influence of alcohol on the 24 May at 00h40. The police were on routine patrol when they notice a vehicle that was driving recklessly and stopped it the driver was unable to stand properly and he smelt of alcohol. The second arrest also took place on Shamrock Road. While police were patrolling they noticed a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road on 25 May at 03h45, when the driver saw the police vehicle he tried to drive off but he was cornered and stopped. The male, aged 33, was smelling of alcohol and could hardly stand. He was taken for blood samples at the clinic, arrested and detained at Primrose SAPS. Both suspects were released on bail and warned to appear in.
Soccer tournament Gabriel Praise Centre is hosting a soccer tournament, in association with Raddam House, to raise funds for a Crèche being developed on behalf of the Makausi Squatter Camp in Primrose in honour of Gabriel Ribeiro, who passed away in 2011. Gather friends and family together to form a ‘ 6 a side team’ with rolling substitutions (a maximum of 8 players per side) Tournament Date: 21 June 2014 Venue: Reddam House (28 Smith Road, Bedfordview) Entrance Fee: R20 (kids under 12 free) Free entrance with purchase of a picnic basket. For registration and more information contact: Charne Maritz 082 771 9559 or Email: charne@uifoundation.co.za Germiston/Bedfordview SPCA Bingo evening When: Friday 13 June 2014. Time: 7:00 pm for 7:30 pm Venue: Constancia Hotel, 53 Shamrock Road, Primrose. Cost: R 50-00 entrance with some pet food, blankets or donations. Food and drinks available Scarf &beanie drive National Burn Association of South Africa is running a scarf and beanie drive until Mandela Day 2014. Jerseys and blankets welcome, too. These will be given to indigent communities to help people keep warm and so lessen the risks of burns by open fires. Please drop off your contribution at Gino’s Pizzeria in Harry Street, Robertsham. NBASA thank you for your donation. Winter Safety tips: Install a smoke alarm in your house…the biggest life saver before a fire really flares up. Call 10177 in emergencies. www.nbasa. org.za @NbasaSa 079 376 2165
R2 million worth of hijacked goods recovered.
Primrose police visit informal settlements
One of the arrested suspects with As a part of child protection week, members of Primrose SAPS accompanied by Crime Lieutenant Jack Mokoena. prevention Youth Desk and Victim Empowerment volunteers visited children in all the three informal settlements just to have time with the kids and educate them about crime related issues. Children were taught about their rights and the most important numbers to phone when they are in trouble. The kids also received sweets and chips donated Chubby Chums Organisation and Toys donated by Avril Elizabeth Home.
Weekly Arrests:
Primrose arrests Assault GBH:.................................. 02 Assault common :.......................... 01 Drunk and driving:.......................... 09 Malicious damage to property:..... 01 Theft:................................................ 03 Drunk in public:.............................. 07 Murder:............................................ 01 Dealing in drugs:............................ 04 Possession of drugs:..................... 04 Possession of stolen property:..... 02 Resisting arrest:............................. 01 Common robbery:.......................... 01 Illegal immigrants:.......................... 02 Total arrest:..................................... 38 Compiled by Primerose SAPS Corporate Communications officer SGT Styles Maome on behalf of the station commander.
Children receiving sweets from Primrose SAPS’ mascot .
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St Catherine’s School Open Day 21 June St Catherine’s School invites all parents and pupils to visit them on their open day. Date: 21 June Time: 09:00 – 11:00 Place: 31 Piercy Ave Parkhill Gardens, Germiston Tel: 011 827 4102 Please contact Marketing for Grade 8 entrance exams for 2015.
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2015 Gauteng School Freckles or not, accept the skin you’re in Registration closed The last day on which parents could submit forms and documents back to schools for the registration of learners for the 2015 academic year was on 27 May. The Gauteng Education Department launched the Public School- Admissions Campaign on 7 April 2014 to encourage parents to apply early to avoid the last minute rush in 2015. Parents seeking to register their children for admission in a public school had until 27 May to go to their nearest school to pick up application forms for learners who want to start Grade 1 or Grade 8 in this province in 2015. These application forms should have be returned to the school as of 15 April 2014 to 27 May 2014. The MEC for Education in Gauteng, Mr. Panyaza Lesufi expressed appreciation to parents who adhered to the admissions period and applied early. “We would like to thank all parents for cooperating during the registration period. Your timeous response will enable us to ensure all our schools are ready to operate from the first day of school
in 2015,” said MEC Lesufi. The MEC indicated that the department would explore possible ways of improving the admissions, including the role that ICTs can play in this process. Gauteng has over 2000 public ordinary schools that accommodate 1.9 million learners. The province is also prone to a high demand for space, applying early affords the department to plan better for the next academic year and put parents at ease. The department remains committed to complying with its constitutional obligation to place all those who need space in public schools in Gauteng. This means that the department will assist parents with late applications. However, applying late reduces the chances of parents getting the school of their first choice where they meet the criteria. This means that learners will be placed at a school where there is space available, this might not be close to where their parents work or reside. FRECKLEFACE STRAWBERRY: and her friends. Once the lights come up at National Children’s Theatre (NCT), the only flavor on everyone’s mind is strawberry - not the fruit or candy variety, but rather actress Julianne Moore’s popular kid-lit character, Freckleface Strawberry. This delightful school holiday musical Freckleface Strawberry The Musical, based on the beloved New York Times’ best-selling book by Julianne Moore will run from 9 June to 20 July. Freckleface Strawberry tells the story of a red-haired girl with freckles. She is selfconscious about her looks, and her friends tease her about being different. With the help of her good schoolmates, including an amazingly talented ballerina, a loving mother, a totally wacky teacher, a cute basket playing Jock and a funny class nerd. Freckleface learns that beauty lies not in the mirror, but in the human heart, and learns to accept her freckleface.
The talented cast takes audience inside the book’s pages with Freckleface and friends in this funny, witty and warmhearted production. The message is friendship, acceptance and discovering that being different is what makes everyone special. When: Mondays to Saturdays during government school term and Tuesdays to Sundays (school holidays). Dates: Monday, 9 June to 20 July Time: 10:30 and 14:30 during government school holidays Place: National Children’s Theatre, 3 Junction Avenue, Parktown, Johannesburg Ticket prices: Tickets for chairs are R110, tickets for cushions are R90. Pensioner’s over 65 tickets are R90. Block Bookings tickets are R90 adults and R70 children. Phone Claudy on 011 484 1584/5 or e-mail bookings@nctt.org.za .
Road safety campaign continues Pitter Patter Academy has over the past month been engaging their learners with an on-going road safety campaign. On Friday 30 May the children were taught about how to read and interpret traffic light signals.
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Collection for wheelchairs St Andrew’s School for Girls Johannesburg Mini City Councilors handed over 60kg of bread tags and bottle tops at the Mini Council Prefects’ Dinner. Every 15kg received results in one wheelchair provided to those in need.
Adriana to represent South Africa Holy Rosary Grade 9 pupil Adriana Tasovac was recently selected to represent South Africa in the 13th Gichin Funakoshi Karate Cup (the world champs), to be held in Tokyo, Japan.
Tasovac with her selection certificate, and the bronze medal she won at the recent SA Champs event where she received her half colours, in the Youth Elite Brown/Black Karate section.
Partnership: Boston and loveLife
Holy Rosary’s Inter-Catholic hockey team
Holy Rosary High School recently participated in the annual Inter-Catholic Hockey Festival, held on 23rd and 24th May at Randburg Astro. Out of nine matches, the team won three games, drew four, and lost two.
Equestrian captain elected Jenna Hankins was recently elected as Holy Rosary Primary School’s equestrian captain for 2014.
Equestrian qualifiers results Holy Rosary Primary School recently performed in the 3rd Interschool’s Qualifier held at the Weltmeyer Yard in Alberton, on 17 May 2014. The results were as follows: Tana Leigh Scott came 1st and 3rd in Dressage, 2nd in Equitation, and 6th in Showjumping. Raine Scott Anderson came 8th in Showjumping Ideal Time, and 2nd in Showjumping competition. Jenna Hankins came 7th in Showjumping competition and 8th in Showjumping Ideal Time. Raine Scott-Anderson on Ilka at the Interschool’s Qualifier held at Waltmeyer Yard
BREAKING NEW GROUNDS: Craig Stollard, financial director: Boston City Campus, Nokwazi Mdima, loveLife groundBREAKER and Shumikazi Kwinana, executive manager: loveLife Academy Boston City Campus & Business College was thrilled to announce its partnership with loveLife – South Africa’s largest national HIV prevention initiative for young people. “The issues of social development and youth empowerment are of such paramount importance, and this partnership not only presents an ideal opportunity to give back to the communities who loyally support us, but also helps up skill loveLife staff members and loveLife’s young leaders known as groundBREAKERS,” Craig Stollard, financial director at Boston said. Running nationally for a full year, and with Boston as the national education provider, 200 loveLife groundBREAKERs will undergo training in an accredited Business Administration qualification at Boston Campuses, while about 150 loveLife staff members are registered for the accredited Human Resource Management qualification. For loveLife’s CEO, Grace Matlhape, this is indeed a proud moment: “In order for us to continuously grow in the ways we do to empower and educate young South Africans, we also need to ensure the continuous development of the loveLife team and volunteers. In the context of high levels of unemployment among young people in South Africa, the partnership with Boston is a door opener; both for our staff in their personal capacity, but also for the young groundBREAKERS for whom these courses are hoped to facilitate access to opportunity”. Members of the public who would like to offer a helping hand in their very own communities should enquire about, and enrol for, Boston’s HIV/AIDS Counselling and Management course. This course is also targeted at professionals in the health and social sciences, nurses, social workers, psychologists, teachers, religious workers, and more. It aims to equip participants with the necessary skills to deal with HIV/AIDS in different care, counselling, corporate and educational situations in the multicultural South African context. It offers students the opportunity to: disseminate correct and relevant information on HIV/AIDS in the community; facilitate the breakdown of negative attitudes, stereotypes and misconceptions about HIV/AIDS; promote HIV/AIDS prevention strategies in the community; counsel clients on various HIV/AIDS aspects; provide pre- and post-HIV test counselling; deal with cultural and sexual diversity; apply basic legal and ethical issues in various contexts; understand the basic principles of home-based care; use resources and be able to participate in networking; develop and facilitate educational programmes.
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Minister launches National Youth Month
By Farah Messi (Youth Journalist competition entry)
Youth Day facts
2014 marks the 38th anniversary of the 1976 Soweto Uprising and the 5th anniversary of the establishment of the National Youth Development Agency, NYDA
The history behind Youth Day: a child’s cry for equality
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I’m getting increasingly annoyed by the barrage of articles that are being written about teenagers by adults who are trying to explain our behaviour. So, I thought what better a chance than this to try my best to explain teenagers, from a teenager’s point of view. I am almost 16. I’m not a straight-A student, but I’m working my hardest on achieving that. Most of my friends have almost the same grades as I do. We are not as irrational and immature as adults seem to think. We’re growing up with financial crises and we accept that most of us will probably be unemployed after matric, or we’ll find it very difficult to find jobs. We no longer flinch at bloody images of war on the news or whatever the case might be, because we’ve grown so accustomed to seeing the chaos of this world. Most of us are cynical and pessimistic because of the environment we’ve grown up in - which should already be explanation enough for our apparent insolence and disrespect, without “experts” having to write articles about it. Remember; your child will follow your example, not your advice. Has no one ever stopped to realise that maybe us teenagers are just angry at the world we live in? Angry that we will probably have to clean up your mess, while you hold us in contempt, analysing our responses as though we were another species? We would just like adults to treat us, not as strange creatures from another world, but as human beings with intelligent thoughts - a little different from yours, perhaps, but intelligent nonetheless. Stop teaching adults how to behave around us, and, instead, teach them to respect us.
An individual life can change society
On 16 June 1976, thousands of learners took to the streets of Soweto, protesting for equal education rights in African schools. At the time, tension and violence among South Africans were gradually escalating under the oppressive Apartheid regime, which was introduced by the Nationalist Party in 1948. To make matters worse, the government at the time introduced the Bantu Education Act in 1953; legislating a different curriculum for black learners than for their white counterparts. The Bantu Education Act deprived black learners of their right to be taught in their home language. Afrikaans was introduced as a predominant medium of instruction alongside English; implementing a 50:50 mix of language instruction in English and Afrikaans in local schools. The Department of Education announced that certain lessons had to be taught in Afrikaans (the Afrikaans Medium Decree) a language that many of the black teachers could not speak themselves. The introduction of the Afrikaans Medium Decree can be described as a three-tier system: first, the Nationalist Party in power (which was a predominantly Afrikaans party) wanted to provide schooling that would prepare black children for positions in service under white employers; second, the Act was introduced to forcibly reverse the decline of Afrikaans among Africans; and last, it can be interpreted as the Apartheid government’s attempt at making everyone conform to its culture and deliberately showing disregard for the rights of the African population. The learners and teachers had no say in the ruling of the Bantu Act and resented the Afrikaans Decree, as they saw Afrikaans as “The language of the oppressor”, in Desmond Tutu’s words. The fact that African learners were forced to use the language of their oppressors, against their will, was indirectly seen as a way of surrendering to the Apartheid regime at large.
They would not stand for it. According to South African Embassy for Turkey online, the Soweto Students’ Representative Council Action Committee, with support from the Black Consciousness Movement, planned a peaceful march to demonstrate their unhappiness with the Act and their unwillingness to submit to it. Teachers in Soweto and a few white supporters also partook in the march. On the morning of 16 June 1976, thousands of black learners and teachers departed from school to Orlando Stadium for a rally before the protest. When the march started, the protestors found that police had barricaded their march route. The protestors diverted to follow another route and ended up at Orlando High School. The police intervened and fired shots, which aggravated panic and violence among the protestors. It was then that 13-year-old Hector Pieterson from Orlando West High School was shot dead. He was one of the first students to be shot and killed during the uprising. A total of 23 people died that day, with thousands more injured in the turbulence and violence that followed. Hector Pieterson became a symbol of the Soweto Uprising and served as a gruesome illustration and reminded of the consequences of the Apartheid regime. A nation at war; divided. Many white South Africans were outraged at the events, university students protested against the killings, workers went on strike, and by the end of 1976 the death toll stood at more than 600 people, with thousands more injured (source: agangsa.org.za). The Soweto Uprising was one of the turning points in South Africa’s struggle for liberation. Today we celebrate 16 June as National Youth Day; commemorating the brave young protestors who fought for the equality that we have in our education system today. The youth of today must remember the sacrifices and lives that were lost on this day, to learn from it going forward, and to be grateful for the freedom that we celebrate on this day.
On 2 June 2014, Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, launched National Youth Month. The event took place at the Hector Pieterson monument in Soweto. Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Mr Buti Manamela, Chairperson of the NYDA and commissioners of NYDA were all present. Minister Mthethwa presented the keynote address on the day. According to Mthethwa’s address, the strategic objectives of Youth Month are, amongst others, to educate the youth about their history, heritage and the role that young people played in the struggle for national liberation, by reflecting on the events of 1976. In doing so, the Department hopes to encourage debates, discussions and conversations about the challenges that confront the youth of today and how they can take forward the baton of leadership. “Today marks another milestone in our country’s long journey to youth empowerment. As already mentioned, we are here to launch the 2014 Youth Month. Through this event, government at all levels will be, once again, galvanising and focusing its energies and resources on matters pertinent to youth empowerment and development. As you are well aware, our country faces the triple challenges of inequality, joblessness and poverty and it is no exaggeration to state that our youth, as a sector, bear the most brunt of these ills. Whilst significant progress has been made in putting in place measures like mainstreaming youth issues within government programmes and also increasing higher education funding to mitigate these challenges, much still needs to be done […]. It is against this backdrop that every June, the government of South Africa focuses its activities on youth-related matters to mark the anniversary of the June 16 uprising,” Mthethwa said. This year, the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) has been assigned by cabinet with the responsibility of co-ordinating the Youth Month/Day in partnership with the different spheres of government and Departments. The 2014 Youth Day is highly significant as we mark 20 years of democracy and freedom in South Africa. “The advent of the post-colonial and post-apartheid democratic government brought about the new way of looking at the day by rededicating it to the youth of South Africa – hence Youth Day. The idea was to perpetuate the memory, history of those who died and suffered during this day. It also has become an important heritage moment that urges all South Africans to carry out their legacy and principles of selflessness, determination and devotion that are necessary for success and growth for any society or nation. We are looking forward to contributing to the efforts to empower our youth as part of investing in the future of our country” Mthethwa concluded.
Minister of Arts and Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, pays tribute to Hector Pieterson
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If you’re wondering how fashion can relate to electronics, the answer is a mutually enriching collaboration for the greater good of our South African economy and enriching communities. Every purchased smart phone and tablet nowadays comes with a complementary image gallery of breath taking moments of nature, lifestyle or fashion to beautify your device and add a touch of individuality. Fashion House & Buyers Lounge; a marketing platform for fashion By: Erika Schwartz brands and designers, has teamed up with CZ Electronics the manufacturers of MINT MOBILE products. The collaboration seeks to unearth 8 models to represent the diverse cultures of South Africa on the smartphones and tablets image gallery whilst flaunting local designer clothing. South Africa’s well-established, thriving manufacturing sector is constantly evolving and advancing. Booming with the expertise and diversity of local manufacturers, our country has the potential to compete on a global scale. Each local manufacturer nurtures the development of related local industries such as textiles, retail, logistics and community based initiatives. Our people have the skill to conceptualise, design and manufacture innovative, superior quality textile, apparel and electronics such as the first ever locally manufactured smart phone & tablets that will soon be available to the public at incredibly competitive prices. Buying locally manufactured products means that you are doing your bit to cultivate a brighter future for South Africans by aiding job creation and uplifting the economy. Mint Mobile products go a step further by generating buzz around our local designers and models by drawing attention to our local fashion scene. You will have an opportunity to decide which models get featured on the devices and have the extraordinary privilege of having local designer’s one-of-a-kind masterpieces literally at your fingertips. 4 Fashion tips at your Fingertips today! 1. Actual quality versus perceived quality Buy well-constructed pieces that fit your style personality and ensure the purchase price matches the quality of the workmanship. Locally produced and manufactured items offer you considerably higher standards of quality at a much lower price as all of the extra costs of importing are eliminated. 2. Try new brands As a fashion lover, you probably have a tendency to stick to the more well-known and therefore “reputable” brands, but you may be overlooking the unbelievable local design talent that is taking the international fashion scene by storm. Step out of your style rut and give South African designer brands a try. 3. Custom made look Choose clothing items that have a custom made look and feel that suit your body type. If you find an item that accentuates your best features, consider buying a few pairs in different colours. 4. Enhance your outfit Accessories can make or break an outfit. The old adage of “Less Is More” has never been more fitting than in fashion, so don’t overload on accessories that detract from the beauty of an outfit. Keep in mind the garment’s features that you would like to emphasise and choose one or two classic pieces that enhance those focus points. Rate this article between 1 to 5 and stand a chance to win a 4” inch Mint Mobile phone. SMS FASTIP 5 (1 = bad to 5 = excellent) to 48692. SMS cost R2.00 each
The new season of Rolling With...The Celeb Edition, premiered on Sunday, 8 June at 18:30 on e-tv which featured the one and only Dr Malinga. Media got to witness this entertaining and humorous singer first hand at the launch of Rolling With... The Celeb Edition at Kong on 5 June. He definitely made the evening. In the 4th season of Rolling With... The Celeb Edition, the spotlight is on 13 celebrities. Produced by Red Pepper Pictures, each episode follows one personality as they share their joy, personal drama and conflict while they try to build, maintain and grow their careers. The lineup explores the lives of celeb musicians, disc jockeys and actors. The show reveals other various roles these celebrities fulfil outside their main brand, as parent, daughter/son, friend, sibling or businessperson. The Rolling With.. series has enjoyed consistent viewership figures since its launch three years ago. The Celeb Edition is one season to look forward to. Who are the celebs? Dr Malinga-One of South Africa’s favourite entertainer’s, Dr Malinga popularly known for his hit single ‘Via Orlando’. Boitumelo ‘Boity’ Thulo-New and upcoming It Girl– Boity Thulo is more than just pretty face and a subject for
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Current Fifa World Cup holders; Spain receiving the trophy at the end of the 2010 tournament.
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The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be kicking off in two days’ time, the 32 teams are ready and the world’s football lovers have caught the fever synonymous with the greatest sports tournament on the planet. In recent years the FIFA World cup has become the platform to launch football’s new stars; this year’s spectacular (hosted in Brazil) will be no different. Players such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will be working hard to round off their careers with the most sought after and most recognised sports prize in the world.
Five-time world champions; Brazil, also have their own rising star Neimar to help secure their sixth victory and what better a time to do this than on home soil. Brazilians have marked the tournament as Neimar’s perfect platform to introduce himself as one of the Brazil’s star strikers emulating the great Pele, Ronaldo and Ronaldino. Defending champions; Spain also have a trick up their sleeve with the introduction of Diego Costa to the already potent la furia roja. The 25-year-old Brazilian-born striker will be adding a new dimension to Vicente del Bosque’s World Cup winning side. All eyes are watching the English team, and optimistic that they surpass their previous FIFA World Cup mediocre record. Hopes
Local boxers to represent SA From 30 - 31 May the Ekurhuleni Elite Boxing team participated in the Gauteng Elite Boxing Championship at Transnet in Pretoria. Sibusiso Ndlovu and Dumisani Tshabalala, two boxers from Ekurhuleni, stepped out of the ring as Gold winners. They were both chosen for the SA Boxing Team, taking part in East Londen from 1 - 5 July. Ekurhuleni coach, Gert de Klerk, has also been chosen as coach for the SA Team.
of their resurrection from being an average team to be counted amongst the football giants, is solely placed on the shoulders of the in-form Steven Gerald. The Liverpool captain pinpointing passes from the heart of the pitch would find their lethal striker Wayne Roonie. Roonie will also be eager to score in this year’s tournament after failing to do so in South Africa’s 2010 World Cup. Other tournament dark horses soccer pundits are looking at; include Italy and Greece. Africa’s hopes are in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana, and Algeria. No African team has ever won the World Cup, but hopes remain high hinged on the recent mass migration of African players into European leagues.
Jordan ready for the world Gauteng Knockdown Fighter, Jordan Le Roux, 3rd Dan Black Belt from the Kenshikai Karate Organization recently competed in Thokoza at the Shorin- Kempo Ryu African Knockdown Tournament Event and placed 1st in her Ladies Open Weight Division. Le Roux is currently in training to compete in the United States in September, the United Kingdom in October and Bulgaria in November, all in no padding Full Contact IFK Kyokushinkai Hosted Tournament Events. Le Roux is coached by her instructor Sensei Shaun Burgess.
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Speedy goes big Tatijana Ignjatov, also known as Speedy, will be heading to Blackpool (UK) to represent South Africa at the World Freestyle Championships, held at the Winter Gardens Blackpool. Tatijana attained a top qualification in her section with 100 points. She has been unbeatable in the champ section for the past two years. Tatijana will be competing in the under 10 premier champ section. The Freestyle World Championships are a major competition, as each section at the competition has between 80 to 120 dancers competing. Her coach David Jones, from Dance Zone, believes Tatijana will fare well at the international competition. She has won all top titles this year including: Eastern Championships under 9 champ, Battle of the Giants under 9 champ, and Under 11 champ of champ section, Rhythm Freestyle championship under 9 and Discorama under 9.
HIGH HOPES: Tatijana Ignjatov’s coach believes she will fare well in international competition