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Glancing over a restaurant menu this past week, I had a good laugh over some of the menu items. On offer was a serving of chips with a fish or chicken “potion” (depending on whether you want to change into a fish or a chicken) and a breakfast item of “pain” toast (not recommended for the sensitive eater).
I was reminded of a menu I read a few years ago. This one offered “viggies” as a side serving, and used the word “but” instead of “with.” So for example, you could have “steak but viggies”. Even people who work with words as a profession have their moments. I have seen some funny headlines, coined by journalists writing under the pressure of deadlines: “Man accused of killing lawyer gets a new attorney,” “Meeting on open meetings is closed,” “Local child wins gun from fundraiser” (a plastic one, I hope). I’d like to think these slips of the pen can be God’s way of reminding us to keep our joy and not take ourselves or life too seriously. Psalm 2 vs 4 says, “He who sits in Heaven laughs …” He is a God who listens, who moves, who speaks, who cares… and yes, who laughs. You just have to look in the mirror or at your colleagues to know He has a sense of humour. It doesn’t matter what your circumstances are – whether good or bad – laughter is still the best medicine. His promises to work all things out for the good of those who trust in Him.
shop at Eastgate Shopping Centre to view designer fashion. When: 13 to 15 February, from 9am until 5pm Where: Eastgate Shopping Centre, Bedfordview Contact: www.gepardisisma.co.za HOUSEHOLD CONSUMERS LEAGUE AGM Join a group of enthusiastic residents to discuss consumer- and community-related issues. When: 11 February, from 9.30am Where: James Sadie Library Auditorium, Bedfordview Contact: loizides@b2einternet.co.za ABC LADIES CLUB A vibrant group of women meet for an indulgent breakfast and guest speaker presentation. When: 12 February, from 10am Where: Mercure Hotel, Bedfordview Contact: 082 449 0492 CELEBRATE SA FASHION WEEK Visit the Ekurhuleni Designer POP UP
CANCER AWARENESS BREAKFAST Join the Manny de Freitas Foundation for a National Cancer Prevention Month breakfast. When: 28 February, 9.30am for 10am Where: One on Skeen, Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview Cost: R100 Contact: 011 455 0616. GRIEF SHARE COURSE Edenvale Methodist Church will hold a Grief Share Course for people who have lost a loved one either long ago or recently and are still battling to come to terms with their grief. When: 12 March, 6pm Where: 61 6th Ave Edenvale Contact: 082 924 9354 (June)
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Top policeman makes community proud Heather Djunga
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heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za TIMES this was the first time he “When I became a policeman, I made a promise to serve and protect the community.” This fierce determination of Edenvale Police’s Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts is what he believes earned him a nomination as a finalist in the upcoming police National Excellence Awards, to be held on 13 March. Lieutenant Colonel Roberts has won awards as the best provincial operational manager for two
had been nominated for a national award. He said he was currently among the top four contenders and the final three would soon be announced. “I believe in zero tolerance towards crime and maybe this is what gives me the edge,” said Lieutenant Colonel Roberts. “I have always tried to get the local community involved in crime prevention projects and I think any successful police officer rallies the community in his efforts to alleviate crime.”
TOP CONTENDER: Edenvale Police’s Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts has been nominated as a finalist in the police’s National Excellence Awards to be held on March 13.
Lockable manhole covers proposed by Council By Heather Djunga Lockable manhole covers have been proposed by Council as a solution to the ongoing vandalism of the valves of a water reservoir on Signal Hill, Bedfordview. The reservoir supplies water to the whole of Bedfordview and the surrounding areas, with in excess of a day’s storage capacity of water. Residents have expressed concerns over the vandalism and the problem of water wastage this has caused, with Ward 20 Councillor Jill Humphreys calling the wastage “horrendous.” Ekurhuleni Metro spokesman Themba Gadebe told the tame TIMES the Metro was aware
of the situation of vandalism at Signal Hill reservoir and that Council had appointed a contractor to repair the reservoir as a matter of urgency. He said three control valves had been vandalized, affecting water flow control into the reservoir and causing an overflow of water. “We will be installing lockable manhole covers to all control valve chambers to ensure that such incidents don’t re-occur,” he said. The Metro has asked the community to be proactive in reporting such incidents to the relevant authorities, as well as details of the perpetrators who trespass on these restricted areas.
Search is on for the area’s Look before you cross the road best cashier The tame TIMES and Household Consumers League (HCL) of Bedfordview have teamed up in a quest to find the best cashier the area has to offer. Residents are encouraged to submit their nominees for best cashier to loizides@ b2einternet.co.za, as well as motivated reasons as to why they have nominated a specific cashier. “We want the community to be mindful of their shopping experiences and to mention shop attendants who have gone beyond the call of duty in performing their services,” said HCL
chairperson Jennifer Tselentis. She gave as an example an incident at Checkers, Balfour Park in which shop attendants comforted an elderly woman after she collapsed in the store and needed emergency attention. “The shop attendants held the woman’s hand and comforted her, notifying a doctor in the centre who ran into the store and saw to it that the woman received the medical assistance she needed. It was remarkable to see this.” At the same time, a search for the ‘worst cashier’ will be made. “We won’t announce them publically but will inform stores of any bad experiences reported to us,” said Tselentis. She explained one of the HCL’s duties was to be a consumer watchdog, reporting on good and bad incidents in the local shopping arena. The best cashier will be announced at the end of the year and throughout the year, the tame TIMES will cover any remarkable stories of men and women who have gone beyond the call of duty in performing their services.
MOTIVATED: Household Consumers’ League chairperson Jennifer Tselentis
Oriel project to be completed by June
The Ekurhuleni Metro has completed work on the Oriel stream and park areas of Bedfordview. The full project for the area, a R4-million endeavour, is expected to be complete by June this year. Ekurhuleni Metro spokesman Themba Gadebe said eleven workers had been employed by the Metro to clean up and repair the Oriel stream area and the contractor was now busy with site clearance, pipe laying and earthworks. He said the Oriel project had been phased into three projects and the focus was on critical sections. The municipality is currently in the final phase of the project, which was started last financial year.
Heather Djunga heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za Following the recent death of a pedestrian on the N3, close to Van Buuren Road, ER24 spokesman Russel Meiring told the tame TIMES it was not uncommon for pedestrians to try to cross highways, at their own risk. “We do find a number of these incidents occurring, especially during the evening due to the drivers unable to see the pedestrians,” said Meiring. “What is quite common as well is pedestrians trying to cross the highways, whether during the day or night. This is always dangerous as a pedestrian may have difficulty judging the speed of the oncoming vehicle. This in itself can cause a major collision.” The pedestrian in question sustained multiple injuries in Friday’s collision on the N3, and died as a result of his injuries. It
is understood he attempted to cross the highway when a vehicle collided with him. When ER24 paramedics arrived on scene they found the patient in the fast lane of the highway in a critical condition. Paramedics commenced treatment on the scene. His condition deteriorated en route to hospital. “We always ask members of the public, if walking, to remain off the road and rather to walk on the pavements. What also may help in these incidents is to wear bright, reflective clothing if you will be walking near a road in the evenings. This will make you more visible to the motorists. We also recommend crossing busy roadways at traffic lights and designated crossing areas and not to cross anywhere on the highway. We also urge motorists to keep a look out for any pedestrians that may be nearby and to drive safely. (Read more on pedestrians crossing highways on page 8).
Edenvale police arrest Shopper recalls gruelling Centre experience local drug dealer Just over a week since the shootings at Some of them left casually and didn’t seem
Edenvale police made seven arrests for crimes related to drug usage and possession over the past week. One of these arrests was for drug dealing, and according to Edenvale police’s crime prevention officer Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts, this is a valuable breakthrough, as many people’s lives are negatively affected through the crime of drug dealing. He said the dealer in question was caught with R5 000 worth of Cat and cocaine in his possession. Lieutenant Colonel Roberts invites the community to give anonymous tip-offs related to drug usage, dealing and possession, to help police alleviate this crime in the area. Anonymous tip-offs can be made by calling 011 553 8620.
the Bedford Centre, a shopper who was in the Centre while the crime unfolded has come forward to share her story. Kerry Lynn was having coffee at the Centre with friends when the gunshots started. “My first reaction was to dive under the table but then everyone started running towards the exits, and so my friend and I did the same. She is an employee at Exclusive Books and so once we were out of the door we walked around to the back entrance of the bookstore.” She said when the shooting stopped, they exited through the front doors of the bookstore and were walking towards Mugg and Bean when the shooting started again. “By this stage we were panic-stricken and ran into the back room of Exclusive Books. There were many other shoppers with us.
too concerned for their safety. Others were shaking and crying. Some tried to make light of the situation and joked about it.” She said there were many rumours about what was happening. “People were saying that they had robbed Pick ‘n Pay which I knew wasn’t true as my mom was trapped inside and we were messaging each other.” She said after finally exiting the store, she had stayed far away from the shoot-out area. “I’m so apprehensive about shopping now. I don’t feel safe. My mom was about to go and do the banking so it worries me that people can be harmed so easily.” Police continue with investigations into the Bedford Centre armed robbery, according to Sergeant Mduduza Nhlabathi, Bedfordview police spokesman. SBV Services has offered a R500 000 reward for information on the suspects.
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Michelle du Toit is a force to be reckoned with. She runs the Cedars group for women, which meets in the Edenvale area each month, and is an organizer of the upcoming Beauty for Ashes Conference for women (this year in its 20th year), to be held on 23 and 24 May. She believes inside every women is the potential for great things and part of her life vision is to empower women to rise from the ashes, to impact their families and, ultimately, the whole of society. Her Cedars group is now in its tenth year and works on a model of small group mentoring. “We get together with other women and discuss the Bible, life and how to live.” Du Toit said she had met many women who were broken and desperate. “They are lonely and don’t have a girlfriend to encourage or comfort them. I believe in the bond of sisterhood between women and would encourage any woman to find a group of like-minded women and just hang around them. They will become your support. They say that we become like the five people we hang around with, but many woman don’t have enough women in their lives and then look to men to meet their needs, often landing in unhealthy relationships and situations.” She said she believes women who are strengthened in their relationship with the Lord are a force to be reckoned with. “I fully believe that when you touch a woman, you touch the lives of her family. If you touch a
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feeling uplifted, encouraged and inspired, and able to grow in faith through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ,” said event organizer Kerrie Owen. “We do this by having ‘real women’ share their stories, honestly and with humour, about how God has helped them deal with real issues.” For more information or to register, visit www.beautyforashes.com or contact 083 500 2608.
BEAUTIES: The annual conference is a huge success with women.
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EFFECTIVE: The new Eskom-EWT nocturnal OWL devices
Singers like Charlotte Church and Jackie Evancho have made the world sit up and take the talent and performing abilities of child operatic singers seriously. Every now and then a local young singer emerges with the kind of pristine voice that can shatter crystal glasses with its purity. One such singer is local resident Montanna on Levenberg (17). ta nn Levenberg is one of aL eve a bevy of super-talented nberg kids trained by operatic diva June Kraus at the June Kraus International Academy of Performing Arts. Kraus is an accomplished artist who has performed in 33 leading roles in the operatic houses of Vienna, Nice, Verona and Salzburg, to name a few. “I started studying music as a teenager,” said Kraus, “At the time people didn’t take child opera singers seriously. But all of this is changing with singers like Jackie Evancho taking the world stage and the launch of reality competitions like Idols.” Levenberg, whose specialty is contemporary and country and western singing, told the
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Heather Djunga heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za Less than half a year since they were first implemented on power lines throughout the area, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), Pre-formed Line Products (PLP) and Eskom’s nocturnal OWL devices have shown to be successful in protecting birdlife in the area. Constant Hoogstad, the EWT’s Wildlife and Energy programme manager, explained these devices were installed on power lines to prevent bird collisions with the power lines. “Since implementing the devices, we have only had one dead bird under a marked line but quite a few under the sections that were not marked,” she said. “We have also had great feedback from South Africans and internationally, from countries like the US, France and Portugal.” These anti-collision devices made headlines when they were recently implemented on power lines across the country. This is a “world first”, according to Hoogstad: “Certain species of large birds such as vultures, flamingos, eagles, bustards and cranes are susceptible to collisions with power lines. These devices were designed to mitigate these collisions at various sites in the country.” She said Eskom and the EWT had been working in collaboration for years and that hundreds of kilometres of power
It is not every day that a company turns 50 years old, or that its 50th birthday celebration is shared simultaneously by countries across the globe. The team from Crown Relocations in Modderfontein recently lit 50 candles in celebration of the company’s half century milestone, together with Crown teams
lines throughout South Africa had already been made safe for collision-prone birds through the installation of bird diverters or “bird flappers,” as they are known. “A need for a device that makes lines visible to birds at night or during periods of low light was identified. The new “OWL” nocturnal bird diverters, manufactured and supplied by PLP, have been equipped with a solar-charged LED that produces a pulsing light that improves the visibility of a line for birds.” She said installation of the OWL devices in sites across the country was completed by October last year. “All newly marked power lines have been surveyed on a monthly basis and we are proud to announce they have been a huge success.” Hoogstad said the community could support the initiative through reporting on power line incidents. “It is feared that a lot of data goes missing on farms and rural areas due to a lack of reporting. The importance of the public reporting incidents cannot be emphasized enough and it is of vital importance to put both the EWT and Eskom in a position where they can act accordingly and remedy the situation. This in return reduces the impact on the country’s biodiversity and ensures the effective delivery of power to our homes,” she said. Please visit www.ewt.org.za or contact constanth@ewt.org.za for more information.
worldwide. The team donned 1960s gear to commemorate the special, whimsical era in which the company was birthed. The company was launched by founder Jim Thompson from a tiny cubicle in Yokohama, Japan, in 1965, and has since grown into a corporate giant with a turnover of more than 800m USD.
DEDICATED: The management team of Crown celebrated the company’s 50th birthday dressed in their 60s attire.
tame TIMES she could sing before she could walk. “I have been singing as long as I can remember. My mom tells me that as a baby I used to sing to myself. I would lie in my cot and tell my mom I was singing to my late Zaida (Grampa).” She said she started singing lessons as a child and joined Kraus’s academy when she was 14 years old. “I’ve learned there’s more to singing then just having a voice,” she said. Her voice has earned her national acclaim. She won a singing competition on Highveld Stereo last year and the presenter Mac G contacted her the week after the show and asked if he could record an album with her. “I’ve also been lucky to be live on air with him in the studio and we are currently working on a single,” said Levenberg. She has also won top placements in national music eisteddfods for her performances in the contemporary and country and western categories. Levenberg’s dream is to be as big as Beyonce. “I want to show the world that a South African girl can make it just as big. I love being the centre of attention and once I’m on stage, I feel like I’m in my own world, like nobody can touch me.”
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A man who couldn’t find a black doll in the shops as a gift for his niece decided to take matters into his own hands. In 2007, Taofick Okoya, 43, created his own doll that Nigerian girls could identify with by recreating their skin colour and style - and it is now so successful that it is outselling Barbie. The dolls, which are called Queens of Africa, come with traditional outfits and accessories and cost around £4.50. (dailymail.co.uk)
Czech fugitive and Bedfordview resident Radovan Krejcir and three others appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Friday to be charged with the murder of businessman Sam Issa. The reports identified the other three accused as Siboniso Miya, Siphiwe Memela, and Nkanyiso Mafunda.
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Last week, Pope Francis authorized the signing of the proclamation for the beatification of Benedict Daswa, a lay person from Limpopo who opposed witchcraft. The ceremony could take place as early as October. And, in honour of the occasion, the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference has invited Pope Francis to come out for a pastoral visit to coincide with the celebration. (iol.co.za)
It was reported on Thursday that Sapa, the 70-year-old South African news agency, is to close. Sapa, which was started as a non-profit entity in 1938, has been facing closure or change since its four funding members, Times Media Group, Caxton, Independent Newspapers and Media24, started pulling out of the arrangement more than a year ago. “The funding model for Sapa has basically come to an end so the board had to take tough decisions,” the former board chairman, Tim du Plessis, told Grubstreet in July 2014 on the decision to look into whether outside parties might be interested in taking it over in some way. Late last year, Agence France-Presse’s (AFP’s) Southern African office pulled out of Sapa. This brought to an end a 20-year-old arrangement between the French-based AFP and Sapa, whereby they supplied copy to each other for a fee. (biznews.com)
Ntuli, spokesman for the ANC in Gauteng died on Sunday in a car accident near his home in Albertsdal, the Dumisa Ntuli Dumisa party said. ‘cut his political teeth’ as one of the founding members of the Congress of South African Students (Cosas) in 1979. DIES Ntuli “His unassuming, courteous and kindly nature touched all those who were fortunate to meet him and for this, amongst in crash his many other noble qualities, he will be sorely missed,” the ANC said. (mg.co.za)
Kris Jenner only found out Bruce Jenner was transitioning into a woman at a recent family meeting. The showbiz matriarch reportedly “flipped out” when her ex-husband - who she split from in 2013 after 22 years of marriage - told her and the rest of their family he wanted to change gender. She was stunned by the revelation, even though she had heard speculation about his plans. Insiders say Kris never asked Bruce about the rumours and he never told her, highlighting the “serious lack of communication in the marriage.” (iol.co.za)
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Plans are afoot to transform Newlands Cricket Ground into a precinct of blue-chip offices, doctors’ rooms and places of entertainment. Nabeal Dien was appointed chief executive of the Western Province Cricket Association last month, and is helping to steer the ground into a new era. Of the stadium’s 114 corporate suites, only 39 are in use – and only on the 20-odd match days a year. The cricket association plans to transform these suites into office space in a R400 million development that should be completed in 2017. The plan can only go ahead if the land is rezoned by the City of Cape Town. (iol.co.za)
Ryan Reynolds would use Blake Lively as a “human shield” to protect their daughter. The Deadpool star - whose wife gave birth to their first child in December - was amazed by how much he loves his little girl and wanted to protect her as soon as he saw her. He said: “I used to say to [Blake], ‘I would take a bullet for you. I could never love anything as much as I love you.’ I would say that to my wife." “And the second I looked in that baby’s eyes, I knew in that exact moment that if we were ever under attack, I would use my wife as a human shield to protect that baby.” Though his little girl comes first, the 38-yearold actor admits he is more in love with Blake - who he married in September 2012- than ever. (iol.co.za)
• Based on retail statistics, about 3% of pet owners will give Valentine’s Day gifts to their pets. • About 1 billion Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged each year. • Girls in medieval times ate bizarre foods on St. Valentine’s Day to make them dream of their future spouses. • In the Middle Ages, young men and women drew names from a bowl to determine who their Valentines would be. They wore these names pinned on to their sleeves for a week for everyone to see. This was the origin of the expression “to wear your heart on your sleeve.”
• More than 35 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine’s Day. • 15% of U.S. women send themselves flowers on Valentine’s Day. • Over $1 billion worth of chocolate is purchased for Valentine’s Day in the U.S. • 189 million stems of roses are sold in the U.S. on Valentine’s Day. • 220 000 is the average number of wedding proposals on Valentine’s Day each year.
PHOBIA OF THE WEEK Gamophobia – The fear of getting married. oxforddictionaries.com
From the movie The Princess Bride.
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Jonas Makhele won the Pick ‘n Pay Marathon at Saheti School, Senderwood, on Sunday. Ten thousand runners gathered on the day to participate in the marathon, half-marathon and 4km and 8km races. The well-known marathon was presented by Momentum and the Jeppe Quondam Athletics Club and consisted of two laps encompassing the Edenvale and Bedfordview areas. According to event organizers, the world record for marathon running is currently set at 2: 02 and the record for the Pick ‘n Pay Marathon, at 20:21. Makhele finished the race in a time of 2:24:21. Just two minutes behind him was Bongani Possa at 2:26:34, followed by Raymond Phaladi, at 2:27:16. Among the interesting contenders on the day were a few Moms and Dads who entered the shorter distances pushing their little ones in prams the whole way, as well as a woman dressed in a bright pink tutu, and an 80-yearold woman. Some humour from the commentator added to the fun on the day. “Hello runners, welcome to the finish line,” he said as determined runners arrived on the home stretch of the race, “Smile, or I will make you do it again.” CHAMPION: Jonas Makhele won the race on the day with a time of 2:24.21.
In the Lion’s Den Suite owners and Lions fans gathered at Emirates Airline Park on 3 February for an evening of speeches and entertainment. The Head Coach, Team Captain and Golden Lions Rugby Union (GLRU) President gathered the people in the Lion’s Den to speak about the team and their game plan for the upcoming season, as well as to thank to their loyal supporters and sponsors. The event kicked off with a bang as the GLRU gave a big thank you to their new sponsors, Emirates Airlines, and showed their appreciation to their loyal supporters and fans, after which they shifted their attention to the Lions team. The Lions chose to keep core stability within the group and decided to stick to their team and keep all their current players. They added that it is easier to build on a foundation that is already steady and stable and that keeping all the current players maintained the team structure. Team captain Warren Whiteley also spoke about the challenges that players face as a result of only being contracted for between one and two years and how that made an impact on their decision to re-sign all the players. He said that having the same group of players is fantastic and that the team has grown as a family and a brotherhood. Johan Ackermann also assured fans that the team is busy and
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hard at work doing 2.5 hour drill sessions in preparation for the season’s games. The team feels positive about the season and they are building towards something - the perfect brand of play and staying together and winning trophies. The team has already identified their competition as the Crusaders and the Brumbies, but added that the Bulls and Province have potential and could be tough competition. Johan Ackermann made it clear that he wants the team committed to the game, saying, ” I can accept a loss, but I cannot accept a lack of effort.” After the speeches, fans both young and old were free to meet and mingle with their favourite Lions players. Pictures were taken and autographs were signed as the players chatted to fans. All in all, Emirates Airline Park showed great hospitality. Remember to catch the Lions vs the Hurricanes game on 13 February.
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