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e-Siyakhokha: view and pay bills online Stephanie Conradie
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WE ARE PAYING: Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance Clr Moses Makwakwa and Ekurhuleni CFO Ramasele Ganda In pursuance of the Digital City imperative, the City of Ekurhuleni demonstrated the quick and easy way to pay your municipal account using a reliable platform known as e-Siyakhokha (Siyakhokha means “we pay”) on Thursday, 9 October in Alberton. Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance Clr Moses Makwakwa discussed the purpose of the Siyakhokha Programme and Ekurhuleni CFO Ramasele Ganda emphasized the importance of paying for services rendered and explained the services of the Finance Department. “It is an increasing concern that we find more people still complaining about not receiving statements. The e-Siyakhokha Services website is accessible 24 hours a day,
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throughout the year. When a user accesses the e-Siyakhokha Service website, an encrypted and completely secure connection is made between their browser and the e-Siyakhokha Service servers, ensuring that the e-Siyakhokha Services experience is safe and secure,” Ekurhuleni Spokesperson Themba Gadebe said. This service allows you to pay for services in the comfort of your own home. The service is available 24 hours a day, all year round. This service will also allow users to receive their municipal accounts two weeks earlier than by postal delivery, and users will also have access to a full history of their account, including bills, payments and electronic correspondence. The e-Siyakhokha service
also offers the capability to lodge a query or complaint that will be sent to the relevant department within the EMM. For residents who do not have internet access at home or on their phones, they will also be implementing kiosks in all major malls around Ekurhuleni, the first one being in Lake View. According to the EMM, more than 200 residents are already registered with e-Siyakhokha. Clr Makwakwa commented by saying that revenue is important for basic services and made a call to all residents capable of paying to do so. To register, visit www.e-siyakhokha.co.za. You will need your municipal services account number, your ID number or
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14 October 2014
Developmental Agenda for Ekurhuleni unpacked
Amy-Mae Campbell
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On Friday 10 October, Ekurhuleni City Manager Khaya Ngema met with businesses and investors at the Germiston City Hall to discuss Ekurhuleni’s developmental agenda. The aim of this discussion was to engage business stakeholders on key issues that influence investment in the city and private sector involvement. These issues include: provision of water and electricity supply, land use, billing, economic development and infrastructure. Water supply has been a prolonged frustration this past month for residents and especially businesses in Ekurhuleni. At the discussion, Francis Bacon, Chief Engineer at Revenue Water, which supplies Ekurhuleni’s water, explained that they can only supply water when they receive it from Rand Water, which has attributed the water outages to infrastructure maintenance, cable theft and inadequate back-up plans. Bacon said that the municipality will focus on developing an efficient communication system whereby they can alert residents when water levels in the reservoirs are low. City Manager Ngema added that water reliability depends on the shape of the city as well: “The infrastructure of the towns [in Ekurhuleni] was not designed to backup and supply each other,” Ngema said. The Municipality will look at developing a more integrated water and electricity supply infrastructure. Detecting water leaks Another issue raised with the Water Department was that of incorrect bills, due to faulty meters. Bacon explained that sometimes there is a leak, which can be misinterpreted as a faulty meter or incorrect bill. He advised residents to read their water
meters late at night, and again early in the morning - the difference will show if there is a leak. The municipality has billed up to R30 000 on a single leak. Township economies The panel also discussed township economies: residents at the session complained that locals often go to towns for services or products, instead of supporting township businesses. Ngema suggested that the panel look at the needs in each community and assess business proposals accordingly; this includes comparing the price difference in townships versus towns. Ngema added that the infrastructure of township businesses needs to be decent, so that they can attract potential investors. This impacts ownership townships, as many property leases were given years ago, but the current generation may not be using their properties for the original purposes intended for them. “We want to give properties to people who operate the land as far as possible,” Ngema said. The panel will have a dedicated session to discuss this matter.
Poppies met Pleisters is an initiative that provides support and raises awareness for people with breast cancer and Alzheimer’s, and abused women and children. They have a House of Caring and Support at 169 Fourth Avenue in Edenvale, which is fully stocked to provide for people in need when they need a safe place to stay the night. Poppies met Pleisters is organizing a series of flash mobs in an effort to raise awareness for Breast Cancer during October. The flash mobs will be seen in malls and shopping districts all over Gauteng, with the culmination at the ninth annual iThemba Walkathon breast cancer awareness event at Marks Park in Johannesburg. “Awareness of breast cancer is still low,” said Hannelie Snyman, one of the driving forces behind Poppies met Pleisters. Having
Increasing investment Panel member, Mr Motubatse, HOD: City Planning, emphasised that the Municipality wants to increase the number of industrial and commercial business initiatives in Ekurhuleni that grow the investment potential of the city. The first step towards this goal is the Strategic Land Development Plan, of which examples are: the Glen Gory development in Benoni (consisting of residential units, a private hospital, a regional mall, motors, retail and a value centre), and the Leeuwpoort Housing Development in Boksburg (which will include residential, warehousing and distribution and offices and retail).
survived cancer twice, she has intimate knowledge of the issues surrounding the disease. “People only realize the severity of the issue when it has already struck someone close to them, or themselves. We must create awareness because early detection saves lives.” Through the flash mobs they hope to reach people who cannot get to, or do not know about, such events such as the Walkathon. The flash mobs are organized purely by volunteers, who do all the choreography and co-ordination of the dancers. Poppies met Pleisters also use various other methods to increase cancer awareness, from shaped candles to a project that makes beautiful bags to cover the unsightly tubes that cancer patients often have to carry around, to covering their houses in pink cloth to help raise awareness.
HOUSE OF CARING:is covered in pink to raise Breast Cancer awareness.
Ekurhuleni City Manager Khaya Ngema.
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SANRAL is top employer
WINNERS: Mr David Plink (CEO of Top Employers Institute), Ms Nolwazi Bam (SANRAL Accountant), Mr Ismail Essa (SANRAL Northern Regional Manager), Ms Heidi Harper (SANRAL Corporate Services Executive), Ms DJ Nyamane (SANRAL Acting Chairperson), Mr Nazir Alli (SANRAL CEO) and Ms Phumzile Makhubu (SANRAL HR Practitioner) The South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) has been recognized by an international organization Top Employers Institute, which has its head office in the Netherlands, as a top employer. The institute recognizes leading employers around the world, with the focus on those which provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organization and strive continuously to optimize employment practices. “SANRAL is particularly pleased with this achievement. The agency builds, maintains and manages some of the best roads worldwide - something which can only be done when an organization has dedicated, trained staff. This has now been recognized. An outstanding aspect of SANRAL is its ability to attract and keep top staff as well as the fact that its personnel costs remain remarkably low - less than 1,3% of total expenditure,” said Heidi Harper, Corporate Services Executive of the roads agency.
Speaking at the award ceremony in Midrand, SANRAL’s CEO Nazir Alli said, “We have put in a lot of effort in the past 16 years of our existence to make SANRAL an employer of choice. This includes providing our staff with security and stability, competitive salaries and benefits packages, encouraging a work-life balance and providing opportunity for career progression. These are all factors that matter to our colleagues.” Alli emphasized that what ultimately matters in being a good employer is having colleagues who are engaged with their roles and their organization. “There are huge benefits for an organization in terms of staff engagement. Colleagues who are highly engaged produce results and this has shown in the quality of roads the agency delivers and the successive unqualified audit reports we have had,” said Alli who dedicated the award to all SANRAL colleagues.
EMPD empowers the deaf
The deaf community is one of the most marginalized groups in South Africa, because they cannot communicate freely with the hearing world, which means they are often mistakenly regarded as unemployable. Several companies, however, such as EMPD and Altech Radio Holdings, working hand in hand with eDeaf, have taken the brave step of employing deaf people with great success - proving that in some career fields the deaf can be just as good as, or even better than, hearing employees. It is a documented fact that deaf employees are more effective in certain disciplines due to the fact that they are not easily distracted. EMPD, Altech Radio Holdings and eDeaf celebrated the International Week of the Deaf (22-28 Sep). The
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is about increasing solidarity among deaf people and their allies and is used to stimulate greater efforts to promote the rights of deaf people. The deaf employees related their experiences in their respective work environments by way of presentations, which are vital in enhancing communication and providing understanding between them and the hearing staff members. Altech Radio Holdings, who are contracted to EMPD in the administration of prosecution processes, currently have, jointly with EMPD, fourteen deaf people in their employ. The goal is to empower more deaf people to occupy suitable positions in both organizations.
LISTENING TO THE DEAF: EMPD and Altech Radio Holdings management and junior personnel
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Stolen trailer found a year later While on a strategic patrol on Saturday 4 October, the EMPD Freeway patrol unit stopped a truck towing a trailer at about 11:00 on the N12 westbound, just before the Gillooly’s Interchange. After examining the two vehicles, officers discovered that the trailer had a Germiston case-number attached to it – it had been stolen in 2013. The Zimbabwean driver failed to provide police with a satisfactory answer as to why he was in a possession of a stolen trailer and was immediately booked in at Bedfordview Police Station. Subsequent to the driver’s arrest, the owner of the truck showed up at the police station and was also arrested. The 28-year-old driver and his employer from Alberton, who is in his forties, were both charged with being in possession of a stolen vehicle at Bedfordview Police Station. They appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on 6 October.
Pamin Road resident shoots robbers A Pamin Road, Bedfordview resident, believed to be a welltrained gun owner, shot and killed two robbers who invaded his home at about 10:30. Five suspects in total attempted to rob the house; however, the owner was quicker than the robbers and shot at them. The other three suspects managed to escape.
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On 23 February 2014, a programme about Neil Diamond and his wife Justine was broadcast by Carte Blanche. The programme was about the sale of the wedding venue known as La Montanara to Casino Retail, and Diamond's role as executor of a deceased friend’s estate. It did not, however, relate to Diamond with respect to the execution of his official duties as a public representative of the ANC. According to a statement released by Andrew Boerner of Jurgens Bekker Attorneys on behalf of the Diamonds, Diamond instructed him to lodge 30 individual complaints and a collective complaint regarding the broadcast as a whole at the BCCSA. The Diamonds essentially claimed that Carte Blanche failed to provide the complainants, and Mr Diamond in particular, with the right of reply on some of the crucial matters, thereby allowing the formation of opinion based on incorrect facts. The Diamonds also complained that Carte Blanche infringed on their dignity and right to privacy. The Tribunal held unanimously that, judged as a whole, the broadcast succeeded in unjustifiably portraying Mr Diamond as a person whose integrity is questionable. This result was in the main achieved by omitting to broadcast material made available to it that was likely to cast a different perspective on the entire matter. The BCCSA found that Carte Blanche should have included more of Mr Diamond’s response to the allegations made by Carte Blanche. The BCCSA also held that it was incorrect to refer to an “eviction order” being served on Mr Diamond, when in fact only an application for eviction had been brought, because this implied that Mr Diamond was in breach of a court order, which was not the case. Carte
Blanche was reprimanded for breaching clauses 28.2, 28.3 and 28.4 of the Code of Conduct. The BCCSA has ordered that Carte Blanche, without comment, and at the start of the first or second programme after the issue of this order, broadcast what was regarded by the Tribunal to be the essence of the finding. The Diamonds remarked that it was a costly and lengthy fight against Carte Blanche to have their dignity and reputation restored. Diamond said, “We are vindicated by the BCCSA but as keen Carte Blanche viewers we will be a lot more apprehensive about the integrity of their stories in future.” Attorney Andrew Boerner stated, “Carte Blanche omitted to broadcast material that was likely to have cast a different perspective on the entire matter and also made conclusions not based on facts. Despite receiving legal advice from the start of its investigations in August 2013, Carte Blanche failed to broadcast a program which was compliant with the code of conduct. It was clear right from the beginning of the investigation that Carte Blanche sought to portray Mr Diamond as a person whose integrity was questionable, even if it meant breaching the BCCSA Code of Conduct on several occasions. It was most disappointing that an award-winning investigative program such as Carte Blanche would produce a program which was in violation of the most fundamental aspects of the BCCSA Code of Conduct. Given Carte Blanche’s reputation, it was important for our client to pursue his complaint and successfully so. We trust that they will exercise caution when reporting on public figures in future and that the public will take into consideration that even Carte Blanche gets it wrong….”
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Last Friday Miss Earth SA 2014 and her elements, Miss Air, Fire and Water received a sodastream machine. Miss Earth South Africa’s commitment to sustainability and water stewardship and the dedicated programme to increase awareness among all South Africans of the need to conserve and treasure our natural resources is in perfect sync with Sodastream’s vision of a sustainable world where water is treasured and conscious consumerism is practised. “It’s Sodastream’s vision is to create a world free from single-use bottles,” said Sodastream’s commercial director, Hugh Wilson. “To that end we are committed to continuously improving as an earthfriendly brand and having a positive impact on our environment. That is also why we are delighted to support the Miss Earth South Africa leadership development programme; we feel that supporting this initiative will help raise the profile of environmental awareness and advocacy in a cause that affects us all.” Sodastream’s products are environmentally friendly, recyclable and reusable, do not require the use of batteries or electricity to operate and are cost-effective. It’s an active green product that reduces your carbon footprint every time you choose to make a fizzy drink at home. Using the Sodastream system results in less plastic manufactured, less plastic waste generated and fewer bottled beverages transported around the world and in that way drastically reducing carbon transmissions. Wilson added, “Our partnership is part of our commitment to develop and educate on plastic waste, specifically single-use bottles and the Miss Earth South Africa programme offers a powerful channel to reach and educate the youth in particular, about reducing their impact on the environment.”
FIZZY FRESHNESS: Ilze Saunders(Miss Earth SA 2014) and Hugh Wilson(Sodastream’s commercial director).
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Earlier this year Bedford Centre launched its #BedfordProjectStyle initiative, with local shoppers entering various competitions with shops in the mall for make-overs and shopping vouchers. On Saturday 4 October, Zelia Soares was the lucky overall winner of a R50 000 shopping voucher at the mall. To top it all, Zelia had a glamorous make-over from international freelance fashion stylist, Sophia Branch. “I shop at Bedford Centre all the time. I live here so I automatically popped into the shops and entered all the competitions. It was very special and a bit like a dream, because I have never won anything. I had a wonderful make-over and a beautiful
spray-tan. I did things that I would never naturally do,” an ecstatic Soares told tame TIMES after the event. Soares intends to spend her prize money on kitchen appliances; thereafter she will divide it between her son, daughter and husband. According to Nikki Savides, Marketing Manager at Bedford HAPPINESS: Tiago Soares (son), Zelia Soares Centre, this was one of the (winner) and husband Manuel Soares biggest pop-up, shopper pop-up fashion extravaganza in the heart of interaction events that the centre has had. the centre, where curious bystanders could “We want to give Bedford shoppers a taste view the latest trends Bedford Centre has of what we have to offer, and give them a to offer. The gorgeous Jeannie D presented front row seat. We hope they walk away with the show and dished out many more prizes. the inspiration to refine their own style,” she Celebrities, such as Mr SA finalist Clive said. Maistry, attended the event as well and The final event culminated in a dazzling snapped selfies with fans.
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ready to take flight Safair launched its new FlySafair domestic air service on Wednesday 8 October. This innovative new approach to low-cost flying debuts just in time for the local holiday season, opening up a surprisingly inexpensive alternative to the popular tourist destinations of Cape Town, Johannesburg, Port Elizabeth and George. FlySafair CEO Dave Andrew describes the airline as a true low-cost carrier that offers the travelling public an alternative that offers low fares on a permanent basis. FlySafair will allow its passengers to customise their own flying experience to suit their needs. “In line with international best practice, a true low-cost airline charges passengers a base rate fare to secure their seats on a flight, and allows for two pieces of free carry-on luggage that weigh no more than 7kg in total,” Andrew
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The South African Revenue Service would like to invite all interested parties to a series of free tax education sessions to be held at the Edenvale branch: Pay-As-You-Earn: Overview 16 October 9:00 – 11:00 Employment Tax Incentives 23 October 9:00 – 11:00 PAYE: Bi-annual Reconciliation 30 October 9:00 – 11:00 To reserve your seat and for more information: Email: EngagementAlberton@ sars.gov.za Call: 011 861 5503/5610/5572/5502 Venue: C/O Hendrik Potgieter & van Riebeeck Road, Edenvale
St Catherine’s Golf Day VENUE: Germiston Golf Course DATE : 21 October TIME : 10:30 – 18:00 Horticulture society Wednesday 22 October at 09:30 - a talk by Wendy Cartens on Proteas at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Phone: 082 951 1432 Keys found in Tedstone Ville A lost set of keys was found in Simon Bekker Street, Tedstone Ville, Germiston, on 26 September. If you lost your keys, contact 084 381 5628 and give a positive description of the keys. Free SARS workshops
Sasonah Lodge Care Centre Charity Golf Day – 11 November Sasonah Lodge Care Centre will be hosting a Charity Golf Day in support of cancer and Alzheimers. Date: 11 November Time: 10:30 Place: Germiston Country Club Please join us and help generate funds and support for Sasonah Lodge Care Centre. For more information or if you would like to sponsor a hole or play on the day, contact Colleen; 082 336 6174 or Melanie; 072 436 6207.
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explains. “Passengers can also then select additional extras such as prebooked preferential seat selection, travel insurance, on-board catering, extraspace seats and checked-in luggage, which are charged for separately. When designing our offering, we felt strongly that our passengers should not be charged for services they don’t make use of. For instance, if they are simply flying from Cape Town to Johannesburg for a day business trip, there is no need to incur the cost of luggage.” Allowing passengers to book their flights on a menu-type basis means FlySafair can offer regular fares from as low as R499 between Cape Town and Johannesburg; R399 between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, as well as R399 between Cape Town and George, all including taxes. For further information or to simple book your next flight, visit www. flysafair.co.za.
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14 October 2014
Holy Rosary donates 53 pints
Math Olympiads
High School students from St Catherine’s recently received certificates for writing the Harmony South African Maths Olympiad, a competition organized by the South African Mathematics Foundation. Pupils write this extremely difficult exam by choice and all the pupils below have made it to the second round.
Holy Rosary School recently held a Blood Clinic, arranged by the SANBS (South African National Blood Service), and raised a total of 53 pints of blood. Seen here with the SANBS representative are Kim Watson and Taegan Truter.
Rowing to victory
The Holy Rosary Open rowing quad consisting of Natalie Russell (Stroke), Tyler Venske, Lauren Soll, Courtney Kan and Savannah Stewart (cox) took Gold at the St John’s regatta on 4 October 2014 at Roodeplaat Dam.
MATHS HEROES & HEROINES: Mandisa Radebe (Grade 12), Kiveshan Govender (Grade 12), Mpumelelo Nhlapo (Grade 12), Urhandizle Mabasa (Grade 8), Neo Phahla (Grade 12), Damien Botha (Grade 12)
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Provincial swimmers
Erin Anderson, Cecile Olivier, Seonaid Leech, Caitlin Lewington and Jenna Pearse from St Andrew’s School for Girls have been selected to represent Gauteng Schools’ Swimming Team at the SA Schools Championships in December.
Inter-House Champions
School News International pageant star Musical virtuoso Vuyokazi Mgojo, a Grade 12 pupil at St Andrew’s School for Girls, was the overall winner of the Quick Study section at the Festival for the Advancement of Music.
Holy Rosary High School pupil Brittany Ward took part in the Regazza Cinema OK, an international pageant held in Rome, Italy in late September. Out of 47 contestants worldwide, Brittany placed third, and received the “Elegance” title.
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ANGEL VOICES: The grand finals of the Melting Pot Choral Music Competition will be held at Carnival City on 18 and 19 October. Some of Southern Africa’s most celebrated and internationally renowned choirs will come together for the 2014 Melting Pot Ekurhuleni National Choral Music Competition at Carnival City on Saturday 18 October and Sunday 19 October 2014, when they will vie for the biggest choral music title in the country and a grand prize of R500 000. The competition, which pays tribute to the late Oliver Tambo who was a choral music composer of note, is a superlative treat for passionate choral classics lovers, with the cream-of-the crop of choral music and the acclaimed KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra performing. The top ten competing choirs include Bagale Chorus NW, Zwelitsha Adult Choir EC, Heavenly Voices WC, Gauteng Choristers GP, Belcanto Voices FS, SA Singers KZN, Transnet Port Terminals EC, Kopano Chorus GP, African Chorus KZN and Thabong Serenade FS. They will perform songs that were close to Tambo’s heart, and there will also be some unbelievable musical renditions, vocal and instrumental, by persons with disabilities. Joining these exceptional choirs for the festival are legendary performers Sibongile Khumalo, Mafikizolo, Solly Mahlangu,
Well-known Afrikaans singer Kurt Darren will be entertaining the crowd at the annual JhbSouth.co.za Family Festival on the first day of the two-day festival to be held at Rietvlei Zoo Farm on 25 and 26 October. Local artists Leandra and Ruby Tuesday will be supporting the Kaptein on the Saturday and the talented quartet The Muses will ease everyone into the Sunday evening. This family outdoor event will create awareness for local businesses, while providing local residents with a day of family fun and entertainment. The Mr and Ms JhbSouth.co.za Toddler, Tween and Teen Beauty Pageant registration opens at 9:00 on Saturday. The pageant takes place from 10:00 to 13:00. Entries cost R100 per person and this includes entrance
the Jeziel Brothers, Afro Tenors, Njabulo Madlala, Igrandi Tenori, the dance floor king Zakes Bantwini, and laugh-till-youdrop queen Celeste Ntuli. “It’s an experience you have to see to fully appreciate,” says Mavuso Msimang, CEO of The Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation, which has endorsed the festival. The two-day music event is open to the public. Carnival City’s Entertainment Manager Jaco Saaiman urges choral fans not to miss it. “Bringing together over ten world-class African choirs under one roof at the Big Top Arena for the first time,” he said, “this music festival is touted to be one of the choice events on Gauteng’s 2014 cultural calendar. We are honoured to play host to the grand finals of this prestigious choral competition. Many of these choirs have performed and competed internationally and have been placed under the best in the world time and again. Now, the public can hear these exceptional choirs perform together.” The grand finals of the 2014 Melting Pot Ekurhuleni National Choral Music Competition will take place from 09:00 on both days of the festival. Tickets are available through Computicket.
into the farm for each entrant. There are also great prizes to be won. The Festival Expo will include the following activities: food and drinks stalls, classic and modern vehicle exhibitions, beauty pageants, arts and crafts market stalls, baby and kids business expo stalls and display area, soccer demos, dance shows, pony rides, tractor rides, carnival rides, face painting, putt putt and various stage entertainment and demonstrations. Families may bring picnic baskets. Normal entrance fees apply: R30 per adult, R20 per child, R10 for pensioners. To book a stall, please contact Angel on 011 024 1512 or view www.jhbsouth.co.za. Pre-sale entrance tickets for large groups will be available from 20 October.
For many, India represents the mystic, the magical and the mysterious. TGS Events, in conjunction with Montecasino, brings the magic and splendour to Johannesburg for a three-day festival from 28 to 30 November that promises to be a true feast for the senses. It will celebrate the many riches of Indian culture - showcasing its alluring heritage of music, food, dance, fashion, trade and artwork. “This festival will celebrate the many delights of Indian culture - the fire of the Tandoori, the myriad colours of delicate silks, mesmerizing dances, enchanting melodies, and, of course, the glitz and glamour of Bollywood – to name just a few,” organizer Shalandra Mallgee said. “We are tremendously excited to be introducing the Shades of India Festival, which will feature the best and most popular Indian live bands, musicians, comedians and dancers.” The landmark festival will not only provide several days of entertainment and relaxation, but will also empower small businesses and local traders by facilitating their participation as exhibitors and suppliers in this high-profile event. In addition, the event will provide a
14 October 2014 The beginning of a multi-year world tour of Braz Dos Santos’ Brazouka kicked off at Joburg Theatre on 3 October, following its world premiere at this year’s Edinburgh Festival. The energetic and colourful dance journey full of intense passion and pulsing music featuring Braz himself will run until 19 October. Comedian, best-selling author and star of BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing, Pamela StephensonConnolly, joins forces with TV star and West End musical choreographer Arlene Phillips and Australian producer Harley Medcalf, founder of the sensational Burn the Floor, to stage the hottest Brazilian dance show ever – Brazouka, an extraordinary true story from the toughest streets of Brazil. This unique dance-drama is performed by Brazil’s most thrilling new troupe, which introduces the sensational dance language of Lambazouk and other authentic Afro-Brazilian dances in a stunning variety of styles that will have you on your feet. Tickets are from R180 and are on sale now at www.joburgtheatre.com or by calling 0861 670 670. Popular discounted ticket rates for groups of ten or more are available by calling the theatre on 011 877 6853. Brazouka is presented in South Africa in association with M-Net and People Magazine
rare and valuable networking opportunity for businesses of all sizes, government departments, community leaders, NGOs and others. “Montecasino is very excited to play host to the Shades of India Festival and bring the sights, sounds, colours and flavours of India to the Fourways doorstep,” Glenn Joseph: General Manager, Montecasino said. Some of the activities on offer include cultural performances, fashion parades, food stalls, fashion stalls, virtual pyrotechnics and breathtaking fireworks. “Indian culture forms an integral part of South African history, so we take pride in bringing its traditions and global appeal to all South Africans, and creating an opportunity for the community to grow and develop a strong legacy,” concluded Mallgee. Daily entrance tickets cost R100 for the open area, comedy shows are R160 to R185 and the Live Bhangra Bash and the Saturday Live concert are only R225. Children under three will be admitted for free. Tickets are available at Computicket.
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Reigning South African Stroke Play champion Jason Smith held off a determined challenge from Gauteng’s Matthew Spacey to win the Ekurhuleni Open Stroke Play Championship by one stroke at Germiston Golf Club on Sunday. The 20-year-old Irene golfer, who debuted for South Africa at the World Amateur Team Championships in Japan last month, carded rounds of 68 and 67 to grab a share of the 36-hole lead with Gauteng North SA Inter-Provincial team mate, Hendrikus Stoop. The pair led by four from Andrew van der Knaap, another recent starter for Gauteng North at the SA IPT, sponsored by Tempest, at Westlake.
Smith carded a third round 73 to lead at eight Smith was absolutely delighted with the result. under, but Spacey, who lagged five shots off “What a result for TuksSport Golf Academy the pace, fired a 69 to move within a shot of to get first, second, third and fourth,” the the leader. Smith reeled in two birdies early country’s number four ranked amateur said. in the final round, and kept clear of the pack “I’m sure our coaches will want to celebrate with a string of pars through nine holes before this remarkable achievement! And a great show for Gauteng North, as well. The last racking in another birdie at the par-five 13.th Although the TuksSport Golf Academy month has been full of disappointments, so member stumbled near the end of his round this was a great turnaround for me. It was with bogeys at the 15th and 17th, a birdie at especially great having my dad watch me the 16th and par at the short 18th helped Smith win, since he missed the SA Stroke Play.” “When I got back, we discovered that the lofts to a one-shot victory on a 10-under-par 278. Spacey also racked up five birdies, but his on all my clubs were out.” Smith said. “We bid for victory was derailed with bogeys at think it happened during the trip to Japan, but the guys from Srixon were fantastic and they the 16th and 18th. Smith closed with a 70 to take second on sorted it all out for me. I played a lot better at the SA IPT in Cape Town, but losing our title 279 and clear of Van • finished Take thetwo N1 strokes South (Concrete) Highway towards Roodepoort der Knaap, who returned rounds of 71, 68, defence and getting demoted was a bitter pill the Randshow Road Emalahleni (Witbank) exit 71 and •71.Take Meanwhile Stoop (69 66 /76 71) to swallow. took fourth on 282 and Southern Cape’s So it really feels great to come through • Take the Witbank lane onto the N12 East Jade Buitendag (72 69 70 72) interrupted another tough tournament and walk away with the trophy. The challenge out there was Gauteng stronghold finish fifth • North’s Take the JHB lanetoonto the M1onNorth fantastic. a six-under-par 282. • Take the Street exitthe and Goldwas Reef Citybut signs Thethe course tough in great shape and Kyle McClatchie andXavier NJ Arnoldi were twofollow best placed Ekurhuleni golfers. The pair tied the guys really edged each other on. They for seventh with former Sanlam SA Amateur kept up the pressure and I’m really proud of champion, Ryan Dreyer, on a two-under 286. the way I protected my lead to win.”
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Olympic Gold medallist Sizwe Lawrence Ndlovu will once again take on WonderBoom frontman Cito at this year’s tame TIMES Jozi South Half Marathon on Sunday. Last year Team Seize was victorious in the 10km race, leaving Team Showbiz in the dust. This year, anything could happen. The Jozi South Half Marathon, organized by Brotherhood Athletic Club, Gold Reef City and tame TIMES, is in its third year and is set to be a great success, as it was in the past two years. This year Gold Reef City has chosen Bree Street Primary School to be the beneficiary. R10 from each entry for the 21km and 10km races will benefit the school. There are three different races: 21km, 10km and the 4km fun walk. The fun walk takes place in Gold Reef City Theme Park and is perfect for families and children. All proceeds from the fun walk will be donated to Bree Street Primary. All race entrants will receive free entry into the Theme Park on the day of the race, upon verification of race registration, plus 50% discount on Theme Park entry fees for two family members.
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The race starts at the Apartheid Museum parking area at Gold Reef City, winds its way through Soweto, passing Chris HaniBaragwanath Hospital and South Gate Mall, and ends at the museum. The prize-giving will be held at Theme Park Town Square at 10:30. Last year Lucky Mohale and Rene Kalmer won the 21km race and Derocious Makhobolo and Christine Kalmer were the 10km winners. Weather permitting, fast times are expected, as the course is a flat and easy one. Watch out for the results in next week’s edition.
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The Apartheid Museum parking at Gold Reef City 07h00 / Fun Run 07h30 Online at enteronline.co.za Sportsmans Warehouse (The Glen, Eastgate, Princess Crossing) Day before the race at the Apartheid Museum parking from 10h00 – 14h00 From 05h00 at The Apartheid Museum Parking – entry closes at 06h50 R50 (10km) • R80 (21km) • R30 (4km – Theme Park Fun Run) R10 from each entry for the 21km and 10km run will go towards Bree Street Primary All Fun Run proceeds will go towards Bree Street Primary R15 (10km) • R20 (21km) 50% of Entry Fee Free 10h30 at Theme Park Town Square www.raceresults.co.za
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