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A FRESH APPROACH TO LOCAL NEWS Volume 03, 14 April 2015, Week 16
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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Nothing says it quite like red lips. The tame TIMES ladies recently donned red lipstick in support of the Red My Lips campaign aimed at making a bold statement against sexual violence.
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Red always makes a statement and the Red My Lips Campaign is all about being heard. Coinciding with Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the Red My Lips Campaign is a global drive aimed at raising awareness of the realities and prevalence of sexual violence. Now in its third year, the campaign’s goal is also to combat rape myths and victim-blaming. Founded in the US by Danielle Tansino, who was raped by a childhood friend of her then housemate, Red My Lips urges supporters to wear red lipstick throughout the month of April to illustrate solidarity with, and to support, rape victim survivors. The ladies at tame TIMES decided to join the Red My Lips Campaign for the month. We would like to invite everyone to take part.
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While Marie biscuits have been around for as long as I can remember, I never really noticed them until I became a mother, around which time they became an essential item in my handbag. They’re great for calming and quietening a toddler (or a mom, for that matter). With their having become a weekly item on my grocery list, it was only a matter of time before I grew curious about ‘Marie,’ the woman behind the magic. I had supposed she was a Tannie Marie, a South African icon, like Table Mountain or biltong, but in my research I discovered that Marie biscuits actually began as Maria biscuits. As it were, the Maria biscuit was named after the Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, and was first made by a London Bakery in 1874 to commemorate her wedding to the Duke of Edinburgh (Wikipedia.com). The biscuit’s popularity spread throughout Europe, becoming especially popular in Spain where it became a symbol of the country’s economic recovery after the civil war, with mass quantities produced to consume a surplus of wheat. As with the Marie biscuit, it’s easy to become so familiar with things or people, we no longer see their extraordinariness. But every now and then something happens to remind us to look again. On Good Friday, around noon, the noon sun was surrounded by an extraordinary halo of light. I don’t know how many times I have looked up at the sun and scrunched
my eyes at its brightness, but on this particular day, I realised how bright it was - on trying to take a photo of the phenomenon, the sun was so bright it threw out the digital computing mechanism of my camera so that all the photos of the haloed sun that I took came out black. I finally captured the moment by positioning my camera so that a tree was between the lens and the sun, shielding it from the immense brightness of the sun. This same natural enigma occurred on 1 November 2011. At the time, news reports explained these halos were caused when light from the sun refracted through ice crystals high in the atmosphere. The colour of the halo differed depending on the size of the crystals. I believe sometimes the Holy Spirit speaks in gentle ways to remind us to look again. This beautiful spectacle in the sky made me reconsider the sun’s beauty and extraordinariness, and brightness, but more importantly, it made me look again at the day itself - to see its extraordinariness and to reconsider the brightness of the One whom so often we too become too familiar with. There are so many things to be grateful for and so many stories and miracles to discover, if we would just look again.
Heather Djunga heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za PASSIONATE: Beekeeper Aubrey Easterbrook
• Melt marshmallow and chocolate between two biscuits in front of the fire for a cosy winter treat. • Turn a Marie into a semi-healthy treat by breaking it into quarters, and letting the little ones dip it in yogurt. Alternatively, sandwich banana slices and peanut butter between two biscuits. • Frost the edges of the Marie to stick an ice cream cone on top and make a ‘tower.’ You can even put a variety of surprises inside the cone, like sweets or small toys. • Frost the Marie and allow the kids to decorate it with sprinkles and sweets, to make anything from funny faces to flowers or lady bugs.
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MUSIC FESTIVAL AT HUDDLE PARK Indulge in good music for a worthy cause. Proceeds will go towards a new hockey pavilion at Jeppe High School in memory of Wesley Simpson. When: 18 April Where: Huddle Park in Linksfield Contact: 082 856 2608 (Kevin)
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BUSINESS NETWORKING MEETING Join a Business Referral Network Meeting with BNI and begin a new chapter in your business. When: Every Tuesday morning, at 7:15am Where: Keg & Crow, Key West Centre, Bedfordview Cost: R70
SUN OVER EDENVALE: A halo around the sun on Good Friday was a spectacular phenomenon in the sky (see Editor’s Note).
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WALK IN THE RESERVE The Modderfontein Conservation Society holds a weekly walk in the Modderfontain Nature Reserve area. Where: From the Fish Eagle dam, Modderfontein When: Tuesdays, 8am Contact: 072 679 6261 (Janet Brodrick) EAT FOR LIFE GROUP Learn to eat healthily, and overcome destructive eating habits. Where: Modderfontein Medical Centre When: Fridays, from 3.30pm Contact: greenstone@eatforlife.co.za, or 082 299 4342 HOBBY AND GADGET EXPO For hobby and gadget enthusiasts. When: 15 to 19 April Where: The Glen Shopping Centre, corner of Orpen Road and Letaba Street, Oakdene. Contact: 011 435 9252
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CONSUMERS’ LEAGUE Long awaited traffic TAKES ON MEAT INDUSTRY circle to be constructed Heather Djunga
heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za As part of their ongoing service to the local community, the committee and members of the Household Consumers’ League of Bedfordview will be approaching various consumer bodies over the coming weeks to query the content of brine in minced meat. According to Household Consumers’ League chairperson Jennifer Tselentis, “We had a huge success in our protests again brine in chicken. We approached various consumer bodies with our concerns and managed to get them to agree to reduce the brine content in poultry from 33 percent to around 15 percent.
This new legislation will fall into effect from June.” She said she had recent bought a packet of minced meat with a brine content of 25 percent and questioned the legality of this. “Following this find, we have decided that having conquered the ‘poultry guys,’ we will now approach the ‘meat guys’.” She continued: “We are going to ask them for a copy of the legislation which states that it is permissible to pump brine into meat.” She said the poultry authorities had said that a certain amount of ‘glaze’ was needed to freeze the chicken, explaining the brine in the poultry. “But I am sure this isn’t the case with meat.”
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD The Ekurhuleni Metro will be hosting public meetings through the Ekurhuleni area from 14 to 22 April to give the community a chance to comment on its draft budget and integrated development plan (IDP). Proposed new tariffs, the new valuation roll, credit control and indigent benefits, as well as budget proposals related to capital projects across the Metro will dominate discussions at these meetings. Over and above these meetings, stakeholders can, from now until April 30, access the draft IDP and draft budget documents which are open for comment. These can be viewed
electronically at www.ekurhuleni.gov. za; or at public libraries, pay points and Customer Care Centres (during office hours). Comments can be filled in and dropped into “Budget Tips” boxes at the mentioned offices or e-mailed to budgettips@ekurhuleni.gov.za. Public enquiries can also be made by contacting the metro’s Strategy Planning and Support office on 011 999 6760/1/2/3. For more information on the Edenvale and Bedfordview meetings, contact 082 450 0128 (ward 20 councillor Jill Humphreys), 082 902 1834 (ward 18 councillor Heather Hart) or 074 111 2488 (ward 19 councillor Bill Rundle).
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heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za The recent death of a 15-year-old boy in Laurie Road, Illiondale has touched the hearts of the community, who continue to come forward to support a petition pressurising local council to follow on its promises to have speed calming measures erected in the road. “Following the tragic death of Ricky Jones, we called an emergency meeting with senior roads officials and it was agreed that everything needed to be done to speed up the construction of the Laurie Road Circle,” said ward 18 councillor Heather Hart. “I am happy to report that all work orders have been signed and construction could start within six weeks.” She said the petition could still be signed at the Karaglen SuperSpar and would be handed over by her to council on 30 April. “I should imagine we would have a few thousand by then. The young man has touched the hearts of the community.” She said as an interim measure, a fourway stop had been installed in the road and the Kempton Park Roads Maintenance Department would be fixing the potholes and verges in the vicinity. “The petition also asks for the installation of a circle in Hubert Matthew Road, Illiondale and a traffic light at Aileen Road. Petitions
are considered by Council and it is resident pressure which will ensure that the Metro follows through on the necessary traffic calming measures in the area.” Ward 20 councillor Jill Humphreys reported that close to 60 local ward councillors handed in petitions demanding Council pay attention to the many potholes littering Ekurhuleni’s roads at a recent Council meeting.
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the hollows of your cheeks using a larger fibre brush. GLITTERY LOOK Pulling off the glitter trend can be a little tricky, but it is worth it if you are looking to have some fun. Decide on the area that you would like to “glitter up”… but do not overdo it. You can choose from glitter eye shadows, eyeliners, glosses, nail polishes and even shimmery body powders. PARTY LOOK Choose your dress, footwear and accessories for the big occasion in advance. Once all the elements come together, it will help you get an idea about your look and you will be able to select your make up accordingly. You should apply either heavy eye makeup or heavy lip makeup, but avoid adding both. The main thing with any of these looks is to be creative. Select the perfect look for your occasion and wear it with confidence.
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A career in draughting and design through the African Academy Imagine seeing the building in whose design you played a part become a realit y, or imagine driving over a steel structured bridge that you helped design. These realities all started out as the drawings of the draughtsperson, who turns the ideas of the architect, engineer and the builder into a constructive, detailed plan. From rough sketches and notes, the skilled draughtsperson provides all the fine details and visual guidelines, according to specifications provided by engineers, architects and surveyors. With a flair for drawing and working with computers, the student enters into the field of computer-aided drawing (CAD) and draughting. And with special interests in architecture, mining, manufacturing, engineering, design, the electrical or civil fields, steel detailing or mechanical – as a draughtsperson you will achieve great success with the relevant skills and training in your area of choice. The African Academy is dedicated to the upliftment of skills in draughting and related industries, and provides training in the specialised scarce-skilled area of computer-aided design and draughting. “The main objective of our growth and development initiative is to create greater capacit y for additional unemployed individuals to access education and training, thereby placing greater number of unemployed individuals in industry,” said managing director, Kubera Naidoo.
Students need Maths, Science and Technical Drawing to enter this career. However, the African Academy has catered for those individuals who have a passion for the drawing field and wish to study draughting but do not have these subjects by offering a three-month Technical Draughting subject and outsourcing the Mathematics and Science to a partnering college on the same premises. One can then progress to the NQF 4 Draughting programme, which comprises a year’s study and covers all the different disciplines of engineering, such as building, mechanical, electrical draughting and structural steel detailing. All of this is done on computer with the draughting soft ware. Once in employment, students can then further progress their skills by studying the various programmes offered by the Academy on a level equivalent to the NQF Level 5, such as Structural Steelwork Detailing, Architectural Technology and Piping Draughting. To enable more students to study in the field, engineering draughting and design programmes from the African Academy are also now available nationally through distance learning. Gain the advantage of a future in an alternative career in draughting, which is registered as a scarce skill in South Africa. For further information contact the African Academy on 011 914 4340 or visit www.africanacademy.co.za
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Cape Town teen tries to join ISIS A 15-year-old girl from Cape Town, who allegedly ran away from home to join the Islamic State, was caught moments before a British Airways flight was about to leave for Johannesburg, followed by a flight to Saudi Arabia, according to State Security Minister, David Mahlobo. Relatives of the girl contacted authorities after she disappeared from her parents’ home on Sunday morning. It was discovered that the teenager, whose mother is a medical doctor, was missing when she failed to answer her grandparents’ call for breakfast. She had left the house after locking her bedroom door and escaping through a window. According to Yusuf Abramjee from Crime Line, one of the family members approached them for help. He added that dockets suggesting that the group had recruited her, were found in her room. It was initially thought by the police that she was a runaway and the family were turned away by Landsowne police, who told them, in contravention of police procedure, that they had to wait 24 hours before reporting her as missing. When Abramjee was contacted by community leaders, he alerted the Western Cape police commissioner, who raised the alarm with the State Security Department. Airports and border posts were immediately notified and given a description of the girl. The Institute for Security Studies stated that such organisaions are becoming increasingly proficient in using social networks to recruit members. According to the institute’s Anton du Plessis, the schoolgirl could have been deliberately targeted. Du Plessis added that it demonstrates that ISIS is very strategic and clever in terms of how they target the youth. Brian Dube, spokesperson for the State Security Minister, told The Times that this is not the first case they are investigating. They have been picking up information about other possible recruitments in South Africa. Mahlobo told eNCA that the girl had been using technology and social platforms to interact with strangers. She had also been reading some material suggesting that she was interested in joining the terror group. He added that while the ministry is constantly searching through international cyberspace for any evidence of terror threats or recruitment, he is concerned that recruiters have direct access to children, according to EWN. The girl was returned safely to her parents after she was taken off the flight. It is still being investigated how she obtained the funds for the airfare. The entire family is being questioned by State Security to establish exactly how she was recruited and what her role was to be. (News 24 / EWN www.rdm.co.za)
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Never write yourself off as too old to do anything, says Naida Aspoas, spokesperson for the South African Seniors Fitness Association (Sasfa). The organisation exists to bring the experience of wellbeing and friendship to every South African senior, by presenting exercise and recreational programmes in a relaxed environment. “The term ‘the aged’ has become a label,” Aspoas told the tame TIMES. “Each one is an individual with their own personality, hopes and fears, likes and dislikes, whims and habits. One of our aims is to fight some of the stigma attached to aging. “It is no longer acceptable to say ‘what can you expect at your age’ or ‘act your age,’ as some 70-year-olds are fitter than some 50-year-olds.” He said according to Sasfa’s research, more and more people were living to be 70 years and over, leaving increasing numbers of senior citizens contemplating the prospect of 10, 15 or more years of retirement. “What are they going to do with these years?” he asked. “This is where our association comes in.” He explained physical exercise played an important role in maintaining the health of the body, as well as social wellbeing. “Members are able to release tension, stress and anxiety through our programmes. They include flexibility, balance, poise, co-ordination, stamina, muscle strengthening and cardiovascular exercises. “These exercises are set to enjoyable
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and stimulating music. Our senior instructors are all fully trained and must hold a National Certificate.” For more information on exercise programmes, contact Nan on 084 241 0252 (for Kensington and Edenvale classes), Jean on 011 615 4004 (for classes at Arbor Village, Bedfordview) or Nel on 011 616 5106 (for classes in Bedfordview). To become an instructor, contact Iona Henning on 010 222 0070, or Helga Calitz, on 011 792 9245.
Photo taken by Kelvin Trautman Over 100 foreign mountain bikers from 20 countries will be among the field of 800 for a nine-day tour across South Africa, the Old Mutual joBerg2c, which starts just outside Johannesburg on 24 April. The 900km fully serviced stage race will cross four provinces, more than 100 remote farms and the well-known Drakensberg mountain range en route to the Indian Ocean at Scottburgh, south of Durban. According to race organiser Craig Wapnick, there will be a dice upfront among the pro field but for most it will be an eye-opening ride across South Africa. “Aside from having the ride of your life through this amazing country, many people also ride to raise money and awareness for causes that are close to their hearts. Leading by example, he said, were the continent’s own African adventurers Douglas Sidialo and Sibusiso Vilane. Kenyan Sidialo was blinded in the US Embassy bombing in Nairobi in 1998, which left 250 people dead and thousands injured. With a few mountain bike stage races under his belt, Sidialo is now aiming to be the first blind person to complete the Old Mutual joBerg2c and inspire others to overcome their personal challenges. The 45-year-old will ride on a tandem piloted by his friend and Team Seeing is Believing partner John Mwangi, 20, who is also a former junior national champion. South African Vilane will ride in his capacity as a global ambassador of the 46664 Mandela Day Bangle Project. The Mandela Day library project, which is supported by riders under the Participate for Good fundraising initiative, has already seen R1.4 million raised and seven container libraries established at rural schools along the route. According to project CEO Robert Coutts, the libraries had already had a major impact on literacy ratios in those communities. Wapnick said the race was proud to have been involved with a range of community upliftment initiatives such as these since its inception six years ago. For more information, visit www.joberg2c.co.za, follow @joberg2c_ journo or find the race on Facebook.