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Ekurhuleni Job Summit 2014 Amy-Mae Campbell
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On 11 and 12 June, the City of Ekurhuleni hosted the second annual Ekurhuleni Job Summit at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. The aim of the summit was to explore options and partnership possibilities that will address job creation, poverty alleviation and inequality in Ekurhuleni and South Africa as a whole. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Traditional dancers concluded the Ekurhuleni Job Summit with a colourful African dance.
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Remember Casual Day: Friday 5 September
Casual Day Youth Ambassadors are challenging the youth of South Africa to volunteer to raise donations for Casual Day. Nicole Laxton, Khumo Moyane and Patrick Mashegwana have been volunteering for Casual Day and are already into their second campaign for the project that raises funds for persons with disabilities. “We are celebrating Youth month this June by issuing a challenge to young people all over the country to volunteer for Casual Day by helping organisations to raise donations for stickers and get their schools involved,” says Casual Day ambassador Khumo Moyane. Khumo volunteered last year and this year he was offered a contract position with Casual Day. “Volunteering is a very good way to kick-start your career,” says Khumo. “It shows that you are willing to work hard and it is a way to prove your worth to future employers. I found the work really gratifying and found a home here with Casual Day. I have a position at the Casual Day office, but I will continue to volunteer in my community on my off days.” Casual Day is South Africa’s most successful fundraising project for persons with disabilities – and the amount raised for last year has climbed to R24.8 million. Sponsored by The Edcon Group, Casual Day is the flagship project of the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa (NCPPDSA), which this year celebrates 75
years of service to the community of persons with disabilities. “This year we have printed 3.5 million stickers and we need everyone’s help to raise donations for these stickers. We don’t just sell stickers on one day, we must start now to make this year a success. The theme for this year is Bring out the Bling. Casual Day provides the country with the opportunity to show their solidarity with persons with disabilities, at the same time enjoying teambuilding and camaraderie with their fellow participants. It gives South Africans the opportunity to be creative and have fun while contributing to the betterment of society. It is community spirit in action and the project relies heavily on volunteers for its success,” says Casual Day project leader Celeste Vinassa.
People are losing trust in banks, governments, everything and anything. So the church must become trustworthy, and love must be between us. We need to celebrate God’s life in us. Many people go to church and do not enjoy it, because it is just a church service and no celebration of God’s life. We must be able to fellowship together and become the finishing generation. God is giving us the grace to change within ourselves. We are part of one huge army,
marching forward for God, taking over domains. God is going to take us to high places to dismantle the work of the enemy. The fire of God is going to break out and as people of God; we must be under proper command. It is now the time of the church and it is God’s time. There is going to be a fresh outpouring of God’s grace all across the nations of the world and specifically South Africa. Clouds of God’s rain are forming above us. Signs
and wonders are going to break out. Miracles are going to happen and nobody will be able to stop them. It is time for us to see our nation change. When we are divided in our mind and perception, then our strength as a church, as a nation, as leaders are lost. Alone we are fighting a losing battle, but if we stand together and take hands as leaders of our churches and cities, we can become a strong mighty force. God wants us to be a voice instead of a noise in our nation. There is still hope for our nation. The people of South Africa need hope and the church needs hope. Therefore Dunamis International Family
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Casual Day National Beneficiaries include: National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in SA South African National Council for the Blind South African Federation for Mental Health Deaf Federation of South Africa Autism South Africa Down Syndrome South Africa National Association for Persons with Cerebral Palsy South African National Deaf Association National Institute for the Deaf (LEFT TO RIGHT) Casual Day Alzheimer’s South Africa ambassadors Patrick Mashegwana, South African Disability Alliance Khumo Moyane and Nicole Laxton QuadPara Association of South Africa
Hope to the nations
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Following the long weekend, I’m sure everyone is well rested and ready to take on week 25. Since Thursday many soccer lovers have had no shortage of any activity to keep them busy – and yes I speak from experience, each game has been an eye opener into the preparations of the teams participating in this year’s tournament. My analysis thus far – all the teams participating deserve to be in the cup. We are fresh out of the commemorations of Youth Day, and as tame TIMES we are still running our Youth Month competition in which we are calling on the youth to tell us what it means to be young in South Africa – stand a chance to win big send us ether a picture, a drawing, a poem or an essay. See competition details on page 8 and 14 I’d love to wish Ayanda Jiya (page 4) a very happy birthday for tomorrow (Wednesday 18 June). To all our readers, keep warm and don’t for get to send us your news at ndu@ tametimes.co.za Stay Blessed Church will be hosting a Hope to the Nations Conference 1-5 July 2014. A dinner will be held for all church leaders and leaders of the surrounding cities of Germiston and Alberton - for those who want to join hands with us and take a stand to bring a change in our cities. This will take place on 1 July at 17h00 at 90 Piercy Avenue in Parkhill Gardens, Germiston. For more information about the conference and to RSVP for the dinner, please call Brigitte or Natashia before 25 June 2014 on 084 456 1587 and 082 946 92321.
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Ekurhuleni Career Expo attracts thousands
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Amy-Mae Campbell
amymae.campbell@tametimes.co.za
Department Heads in Ekurhuleni, such as Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Clr Mondli Gungubele, Deputy Minister of Public Enterprises Bulelani Magwanishe, and pioneering businesspeople, such as Gold Plat CEO Dr Smith, and SEFA CEO Mr Tahini Makhuvha, among others, took part in the summit. According to Gungubele’s keynote address, the South African economy is currently characterised by weak demand and low business confidence. In Gauteng alone, the unemployment rate is 36.4%. According to the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Risk Report, South Africa has the third highest unemployment rate for the youth (aged 1524). With these realities in mind, the summit serves as a collaborative platform whereby possible solutions for these grim realities can be discussed and evaluated. One of the key issues discussed at this year’s summit was youth economic participation. Many of the speakers emphasised the need for entrepreneurship and creating employment above seeking employment opportunities. To achieve this goal, enterprises offering financial support for upand-coming businesses/ economic initiatives are vital. The National Youth Development
Agency (NYDA), whose representatives were also present at the summit, is one example of such an enterprise. NYDA representatives highlighted the need for established senior businesses to incorporate the youth into their business endeavours, and to support them in the start-up phase of their businesses. In this way, more jobs will be created and the economic confidence of the youth will grow. The Department of Public Works has been assigned the goal of creating six million job opportunities by 2019, and NYDA is certain that entrepreneurship and youth incorporation into the private sector are two ways of achieving this goal. “Although we as government have a role to play, the private sector is the cornerstone of job creation, as it accounts for 90% of all jobs in the developing world. Therefore, the collaboration between government and the private sector is of utmost importance,” Gungubele explained. The summit was not only attended by delegates and business pioneers, but also by young people, such as interns of the Department of Economic Development, who were there to learn from each other and to rub shoulders with potential business partners. In the light of Youth Month, the Ekurhuleni Job Summit is one way of setting up a local plan for addressing youth unemployment in a hands-on manner.
Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Clr Mondli Gungubele looks at the exhibits at the 2014 Ekurhuleni Career Expo. On 9 and 10 June, the 2014 Ekurhuleni Career Expo took place at the Alberton Civic Centre, and on the first day alone more than 3000 youngsters visited the expo, seeking advice and information on career opportunities. It was the second year that the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has hosted the Expo, which was aimed at exposing graduates, school leavers and young entrepreneurs to various employment opportunities available at companies in and around Ekurhuleni. “We are a municipality that hosts the biggest manufacturing sector in South Africa and can be called the workshop of Africa; we are also home to the continent’s busiest airport - these two elements are very relevant and key to our economic development,” said Executive Mayor Clr Mondli Gungubele during the official opening of the Expo. “The hosting of this exhibition thus fits
into our strategic vision which involves re-organising and revitalising industry so that our communities can benefit from jobcreating economic growth,” he said. Some of the exhibitors at the two-day expo included South African Airways, SA Express and Mango; Ekurhuleni East and West Colleges, Boston City Campus, Siyafunda CTC and the Peermont Education Trust; engineering, procurement and construction management specialists Deltron Consulting and civil engineering and project management consultancy Epitome Consulting. Various government departments and parastatals were also present to share information on their job creation and entrepreneurship projects, including the Department of Public Enterprises, Department of Public Works, Department of Energy and the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.
Police impersonators arrested MS Thabisile Mfeka, Divisional Head: Support Services - Economic Development.
Police arrested an ex-police officer after he was found in possession of police blue lights, police sirens, and handcuffs in Mayfair, Johannesburg today. The 53-year-old former Colonel, who resigned from the police in 2008, was also found in possession of cash. Police officers were busy with sector patrols when they were stopped by members of the community concerned about a suspicious Ford Fiesta with three occupants which had been parked on the side of the road for several hours. Community members called for police backup, but one of the occupants of the car left before police reinforcements came. As soon as SAPS members arrived,
however, they approached the two remaining occupants of the car, searched it and recovered eight stolen cell-phones. The two suspects were then taken to the police station. The third suspect – who was the owner of the Ford Fiesta - was later arrested, after police found cash, police blue lights, police siren, handcuffs and a police identity card hidden inside his car. The car was then confiscated. The suspects will be charged with conspiracy to commit robbery, impersonating a police officer and the illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. They will appear in court soon. Investigations into the matter are continuing.
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Save lives and property by preventing fires
The South African Weather Services has cautioned the public against extreme cold weather conditions to be experienced in the interior parts of the country. Temperatures are expected to be very low and members of the public are consequently warned to be extra cautious when keeping themselves warm by means of house-hold energy sources during winter. Ekurhuleni Emergency Services is on high alert and ready to respond to any fire-related challenges which could take place during winter, but is asking the public to be aware of fire safety issues at all times. They warn that all types of heaters, paraffin lamps and stoves, fire places, braziers, dry vegetation around residential areas, overloading of electric points and self-connections are some of the common causes of devastating firerelated incidents.
Safety tips: • Never leave heaters unattended at home, at the office or in any structure, as this might result in unnecessary fires. Always place heaters in the centre of the room away from anything that could easily catch fire. • Avoid leaving heaters switched on overnight while sleeping, or during the day while the family is at work. • Matches are not toys - keep them away from children. Children who play with lighters and matches tend to cause fires!
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In case of burn wounds: • Use cold water only, and only cold water! • Medical burn shields are the only approved wound dressings for burn wounds. EMERGENCY NUMBER: National Toll Free Number: 10177 Cell Phones: 112 Life Threatening Ekurhuleni Emergency Line: (011) 458- 0911
Wimpy and Coca Cola team up for a delectable lunch offering Customers visiting any Wimpy restaurant can enjoy one of Wimpy’s most exciting lunch time offerings to date. For only R70, Wimpy’s Steak Knife Grill offer includes a 120g steak, boerewors, a portion of chips and fried onions and comes with a free Coca-Cola-branded steak-knife and a regular soda. “Everybody is rushed for time and when they take a lunch break they expect good food which offers value for their money. This promotion ticks all the boxes and the added benefit of taking home a unique steak-knife allows for a tangible reminder of their lunch experience at Wimpy. “Wimpy is about providing families and friends with good food, at a good value, so that they can really enjoy every moment of their time spent together,” says Pondo Belot, Marketing Manager at Wimpy. During the colder months we could all do with a solid lunch to sustain us throughout the rest of our day. It is also a time when we spend more time indoors with friends and over the weekends this is a great start to a get-together, followed by other activities like watching a sports match on television or
Find music from Ayanda Jiya’s VIC Ep at SoundCloud (https://soundcloud.com/ tinismdotc0m/sets) or follow @ayandastandjiya for performance details.
Wimpy’s and Coca Cola’s R70 lunch offering now available at your local outlet. catching a movie. Make your way to your local Wimpy and take a much deserved lunch break or make it part of your weekend celebrations with your friends. But hurry, steak-knives will only be available while stocks last and you would like to collect as many of these as possible before they run out.
Klerksdorp-born songstress Ayanda Jiya (27) is a versatile entertainer who has had a burning desire for music from an early age. Currently working on her debut album titled ‘Ayandastand’ under the label TinismDotcom, Ayanda has introduced herself to the industry with the release of her extended play album (EP) titled Very Intimate Conversations. tame TIMES recently caught up with the singer-songwriter and got to know her a little better. (tT): When did you realise you have a musical talent and was it an easy decision for you to pursue a musical career? (AJ): I was 5 or 6 when it became evident that I had a musical talent and obviously I had to wait a bit longer before I could pursue my interest in music. I wanted to study first and needed to focus on other interests I had before doing the whole music thing professionally. I knew it was my passion and it had to be lived at some point in my life, so after studying I focused on my dream of music. (tT):Tell us about your influences - are there any musicians who have inspired your musical style? (AJ): Oh yes, I listen to a lot of genres mostly Gospel, Jazz, RnB and Soul. I’d like to believe that I have a very versatile ear for music. I spend time listening and trying to figure out how it was all put together. I find the whole process of putting a song together most intriguing, which is why I pay so much attention to detail with my own craft. My influences come from artists like Kim Burrell, Jazmine Sullivan, Ledisi, Lalah Hathaway, Gwen Bunn, Foreign Exchange, Alex Isley, but my list is endless. (tT): Why Very Intimate Conversations (VIC)? (AJ): Well, I wanted to introduce myself to my audience. I wanted them to get to know
me better from the word go, so VIC was to introduce me to them in a more intimate manner to share the life issues we all face as human beings. I just felt that sometimes people forget that artists are just as human as they are and that you as an artist are no different from them at all. (tT): How was your experience recording your debut album, who did you work with and did they make you feel comfortable? (AJ): Well, recording my EP was an awesome experience. I didn’t collaborate with anyone on my EP but I have worked on my co-artist Ginger BreadMan’s debut album (R.O.T.Y). That experience for me was an absolute delight and I loved it so much that we ended up doing more collaborations. We seem to be very comfortable with each other, so working together is easy. Besides working with Ginger there will be more collaborations in the near future that I would like to do. (tT): Aside from the launch of VIC, what have been the highlights of your music career? (AJ): Ooh when I was an opening act for The Muffinz at Yamaha World, I had so much fun, the crowd was awesome, their energy was inviting, I was so comfortable! I did my thing and they loved it and I loved it more - that was one fantastic highlight of my career. (tT): Give us your local favourites - which artists are a common feature on your playlist? (AJ): Right now on my playlist you will find: Simphiwe Dana, Jimmy Dludlu, Themba Mkhize, and Kabomo. (tT): As someone who knows nothing about Ayanda, what can I expect from VIC? (AJ): Expect something never really done in South African music; expect quality on a different scale - music with great content and yet a pleasure to listen to!
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Suspect arrested Quick response after confession leads to arrest Primrose police arrested a 35-year-old man suspected of being in possession of stolen property. While on patrol on Barbara Road on Saturday 31 May at 3:30am, police noticed a man carrying four garden chairs. On questioning him, the male confessed that he had stolen them at Marlands. The man was then arrested and brought to Primrose police station for detention. He appeared at Germiston Court and the matter was remanded for trial.
An 18-year-old male suspect was arrested following a report by a victim who alleged that, while walking down Rietfontein Road during the day, he was approached by two men who threatened him with a sharp object and took his cell phone. While still in shock, the victim alerted a passing police patrol vehicle and informed the police what had happened. The police chased the suspects and managed to corner one and arrest him. Police are adamant that the second suspect will soon be brought to book. The Primrose SAPS Management commends their members for their quick response and efforts to make speedy arrests.
STOLEN CHAIRS: Police arrested a suspect after he confessed he had stolen these four garden chairs.
The suspect appeared at Germiston Court where he paid bail. He will appear again for trial.
Police arrest suspect with gate-motor
Drunk suspect causes mayhem in police cells
Primrose police recently arrested a 44-year-old man suspected of being in possession of stolen property. They were patrolling Senator Road when they spotted two men carrying heavy bags and decided to search them. When the suspects realised that the police were approaching them, they started running in different directions. The police then chased them and cornered one. He was searched and found to be in possession of a gate-motor, and, when they questioned him, was unable to explain where the motor was from and why he ran from SAPS members. The police arrested him and brought him to Primrose SAPS station for detention. He appeared at Germiston Court and the matter was remanded for trial.
Primrose police arrested a suspect aged 34 years on Friday 30 May for malicious damage to state property. The suspect was initially picked up on the street because he was so drunk that he was causing problems for the community. While in the police holding cells, he allegedly became violent and broke a table belonging to the state that was valued at around R5000. The suspect was then charged with malicious damage to state property and detained. He appeared at Germiston court and the matter was remanded for trial.
Boyfriend arrested for domestic violence Primrose police arrested a 30-year-old suspect for assault with the intent to cause bodily harm. The suspect was arrested after the alleged victim (his girlfriend) said she was with him at Makause informal settlement when they had an argument. The woman said she sustained injuries after her boyfriend assaulted her on the head with a stone and was taken to hospital
by ambulance. After being discharged from hospital, she laid a charge with the police and the boyfriend was traced and immediately arrested. Police have appealed to the community to seek help when relationships turn sour instead of taking the law into their own hands. The suspect will appear at Germiston Court soon.
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 Scarf &beanie drive National Burn Association of South Africa is running a scarf and beanie drive until Mandela Day 2014. Jerseys and blankets are 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 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. Student Expo Place: Johannesburg, Edenvale, Greenstone Date: 24-26 July Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm. Entrance: free For more information visit: www.studentexpo.com. Email: info@student-expo.com SPCA AGM invitation The Germiston and Bedfordview SPCA invites all members and supporters to join their management committee and staff at
Page 5 their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 28 June 2014. The AGM will take place at 14h00 at the Primrose Methodist Church situated in Primula Street Primrose between Rietfontein and Beaconsfield Streets opposite the Primrose Police Station. There will be a report-back on the past year and a new committee will be elected. Those wishing to vote in the election must ensure that their membership fees are up-todate. Persons wishing to make themselves available for election to the management body must submit their names and a one-page curriculum vitae to the SPCA secretary by 20 June. CV’s may be emailed to: spcagermist@ polka.co.za. Contact Denise Govender on 011 825 5033 to follow up on membership fees or speak to Manager Laurence Kingston for further information. Germiston Donor Centre Lambton Court Shopping Centre Corner of Webber & Beacon Road, Lambton Mon : 13:00 – 16:30 Tue / Wed / Fri : 08:30 – 16:30 Thur : 08:30 – 19:00 Sat : 08:30 - 13:00 www.sanbs.org.za 0800 119 031 Germiston Girl Guides Girl Guides Age: 10 to 14 years Time: Tuesday 17h30 to 19h30 Brownies and Teddies Age: Brownies: 7-10years. Teddies 5 to 7 years Time: Saturday 8h30 to10h00 Rangers Age: 14 to 18 years Time: Bi-weekly Monday 18h00 to 19h30 Place: Lambton Scout Hall Anne Street Lambton Germiston Contact person: Sue 082-759-5031
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Quality performance at equestrian qualifier
United in faith
FIRST HOLY COMMUNICANTS: Holy Rosary School and St Benedict’s recently celebrated Catholic Schools’ Sunday at St Therese Catholic Church, Edenvale. The schools and their faith were celebrated and united.
Holy Rosary High School recently participated in the third Interschool’s Qualifier held at the Weltmeyer Yard in
Alberton. The team consisted of Megan Bertasso, Zandri Du Toit, Montana van Zyl and Cassidy Meredith, who competed in a range of disciplines – Dressage, Working Riding, Performance Riding, and Showjumping. Special congratulations go to Bertasso for coming second in Performance Riding and third in Working Riding; van Zyl for coming third in Dressage; and Meredith for coming third in Dressage and first in Performance Riding.
Holy Rosary High School equestrian team member
Montana van Zyl on Yarnmaster who competed in the Dressage tests and came 3rd in both tests. *Photo taken from Tamara & Blake Images.
Project Anti-Freeze warms up less fortunate
A day with the elderly Some of the 2014 Holy Rosary Debutantes recently visited Edenhaven Old Age Home, as part of their community service. The girls spent time socialising with and entertaining the residents of the home.
End of theme celebrations
(Left to Right) Dirishka Kassie, Boipelo Maphoto, Lethabo Kekana, Carli Oosthuizen and Keziah Naicken (back), together with their other class-mates (Gr2) at Holy Rosary recently had lots of fun celebrating the end of their Pirates theme in class.
CLOTHES FOR LESS FORTUNATE: Holy Rosary recently embarked on a winter clothing drive, as part of the Anti-Freeze campaign combined with the school’s outreach Saturday School ‘Phumelela’ programme.
St Catherine’s celebrates Ascension Day St Catherine’s school recently celebrated Ascension Day. The celebrations held on 29 May included a school prayer; the entire school celebrated mass (first the primary and then high school), showing love and respect to God and others.
St Andrews junior stars Montana de Gouveia, a grade 1 pupil from St Andrew’s School for Girls, has qualified to receive Central Gauteng Junior Colours for gymnastics. She has also been selected to represent Central Gauteng at the Rhythmic Interprovincial Novice Competition.
Oratilwe Kekana, a Grade 2 pupil at St Andrew’s School for Girls, placed second at ’The Yard on 3rd’ Pony Camp.
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Edenvale to host 2014 Student EXPO chosen future careers. It is designed to guide students with respect to study choices and give them an understanding of what student life entails, including its social and sporting aspects. They are able to explore options presented by a range of universities and learn how to secure loans, weigh up transport options and manage their finances while living away from home. The Student Expo also offers visitors the Following a successful
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Get in the ring Budding entrepreneurs in South Africa can now compete not only to represent South Africa in the biggest global investment event ever – Get in the Ring (GITR): South Africa - but also to win up to € 1000 000 (R15 000 000) in investment capital.
Get in the Ring is a non-profit event concept, initiated by the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship in Rotterdam, Netherlands to bring the most promising entrepreneurs from around the world in contact with investors and to inspire visitors to start their entrepreneurial journey.
GITR Gauteng challenge Entrepreneurs from Gauteng and surrounding areas who have been doing business for approximately 5 years are invited to take part in the first round of the South African stage of the Get In The Ring (GITR): South Africa challenge. Entrants will first be scrutinised by a panel of experienced judges made up of members of academia, the business fraternity and representatives of commerce and industry and then face off during a gala event hosted by the Vaal Triangle Campus of the North West University on 22 June in Vanderbijlpark. The winners of this leg of the competition will be promoted to the
national finals to be hosted on 21 July in Cape Town, after which the Africa finals will take place. Application requirements for interested start-ups are: the start-up must be in existence for no longer than five years, the entrepreneur must be proficient in the English language, the start-up must be seeking investment funding of up to €1 000 000 (R 15 000 000), and the entrepreneur must have a scaleable and innovative business idea and/or model. Start-up business owners can enter the competition by visiting the following website: www.getinthering.nl
Victory for St Andrews rowers Amy Mattushek (Left) and Rosanne Bentley (Right) from St Andrew’s School for Girls participated in the African Youth Games for rowing in Gaborone, Botswana. Amy won a gold medal in the women’s scull event and Rosanne won silver in the team event. Amy has been selected to represent South Africa at the Junior World Rowing Championships in Hamburg, Germany in August.
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New SA regulations for Break the silence on travelling with kids domestic violence *Supplied by e-travel.
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In the best interest of South Africa’s security and allow for efficient management of migration
South Africa’s immigration laws have recently undergone an intense revision with newly appointed Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba saying the amendments are “in the best interests of South Africa’s security and allow for efficient management of migration”. The Department also expressed concern about the growing issue of child trafficking and has announced new requirements for adults travelling with children. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Parents travelling with children will now be requested to provide an unabridged birth certificate of all travelling children. This applies even when both parents are travelling with their children and it also applies to foreigners and South Africans alike. When children are travelling with guardians, these adults are required to produce affidavits from their parents proving permission for the children to travel with them. The following are the new South African immigration regulations concerning travelling with children: REGULATION 6: (12) (a) Where parents are travelling with a child, such parents must produce an unabridged birth certificate of the child reflecting the particulars of the parents of the child. (b) In the case of one parent travelling with a child, he or she must produce an unabridged birth certificate and(i) consent in the form of an affidavit from the other parent registered as a parent on the birth certificate of the child authorising him or her to enter into or depart from the Republic with the child he or she is travelling with; (ii) a court order granting full parental responsibilities and rights or legal guardianship in respect of the child, if he or she is the parent or legal guardian of the child; or (iii) where applicable, a death certificate of the other parent registered as a parent of the child on the birth certificate; Provided that the Director-General may, where the parents of the child are both deceased and the child is travelling with a relative or another
person related to him or her or his or her parents, approve such a person to enter into or depart from the Republic with such a child. (c) Where a person is travelling with a child who is not his or her biological child, he or she must produce(i) a copy of the unabridged birth certificate of the child; (ii) an affidavit from the parents or legal guardian of the child confirming that he or she has permission to travel with the child; (iii) copies of the identity documents or passports of the parents or legal guardian of the child; and (iv) the contact details of the parents or legal guardian of the child, Provided that the Director-General may, where the parents of the child are both deceased and the child is travelling with a relative or another person related to him or her or his or her parents, approve such a person to enter into or depart from the Republic with such a child. (d) Any unaccompanied minor shall produce to the immigration officer(i) proof of consent from one of or both his or her parents or legal guardian, as the case may be, in the form of a letter or affidavit for the child to travel into or depart from the Republic: Provided that in the case where one parent provides proof of consent, that parent must also provide a copy of a court order issued to him or her in terms of which he or she has been granted full parental responsibilities and rights in respect of the child; (ii) a letter from the person who is to receive the child in the Republic, containing his or her residential address and contact details in the Republic where the child will be residing;
Members of the SAPS from the Germiston Cluster took to the streets of Alberton to raise awareness on the abuse of women and children.*Photo taken by Ndu Ngwenya The Germiston SAPS Cluster recently embarked on a march through the streets of Alberton with the objective of breaking the silence on domestic violence against women and children. They engaged members of the public on issues relating to women and child abuse, handing out pamphlets, support documents and advice. Although many regard domestic abuse
as being limited to physical violence, the Domestic Violence Act also encompasses economic, emotional, sexual and other forms of abuse. The acts, behaviour and consequences of domestic violence vary both in nature and frequency, and the Domestic Violence Act applies to any form of abuse that takes place in a domestic relationship.
WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? * INFORMATION SOURCED FROM SAPS The following can be regarded as domestic violence: • Sexual abuse (whether you are married to the other person or not); • Physical abuse or assault (for example, slapping, biting, kicking, and threats of physical violence); • Damage to property or anything you value; • Stalking (when the other person follows or approaches you or your children repeatedly); • Economic abuse, that is, when the other person keeps money to which you are legally entitled from you in an unreasonable manner by • Refusing to pay or share the rent or mortgage bond for the Home you share; • Disposing of any property (household goods) in which you have interest without your permission; • Emotional abuse (that is, degrading or humiliating behaviour, including repeated insults, belittling, cursing and threats); • any other controlling or abusive behaviour which poses a threat to your safety, health or well-being.
COMMITMENT OF SAPS TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
WHO CAN I CONTACT? Contact your local police station or : It is the commitment of the SAPS to treat victims of SAPS Emergency Services 10111 SAPS Family Violence, Child domestic violence with sensitivity and care. Protection and Sexual As police officials Offences Unit, Head Office, Pretoria We will treat victims with respect and protect their 012 393 2363 dignity; SAPS Crime Stop 086 001 0111 Listen to what victims have to say; Women Abuse Helpline 080 015 0150 Not insult or blame victims or suggest that it Childline 080 005 5555 was their own fault that they were abused; AIDS Helpline Assist victims with empathy and care; and 080 001 2322 or 011 725 6710 Inform victims of their rights and options.
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Growthpoint a green star Growthpoint Properties’ custom-developed industrial and office facility for multinational group Grundfos in Meadowbrook, Germiston has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star SA Office Design v1 rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA). Engelbert Binedell; Growthpoint Properties Industrial Division Head, said “From design to construction and operation, sustainable development was a key priority for Growthpoint and Grundfos.” The rating, he says, is even more meaningful as it has been achieved in conjunction
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with Grundfos, a company that is fully committed to environmental sustainability. “By working with our clients to understand their businesses and their property needs, we can deliver tailored cutting-edge green facilities with competitive rentals, without compromising quality.” Growthpoint is also in the JSE’s Socially Responsible Investment Index for its positive environmental, social and economic sustainability practices and corporate governance. “As a property company that owns a number of properties in our list of more than 50 Green Star certified projects, Growthpoint has yet
again risen to the challenge with the Grundfos development in Germiston,” said Brian Wilkinson; CEO of GBCSA. When developing the environmentally-innovative facility, Growthpoint’s brief from Grundfos was to consolidate its warehousing and offices into a new facility on a single property that would improve productivity and cost savings. The Meadowbrook building is a 10,000sqm state-of-the-art facility that seamlessly integrates 3,500m² of office space and 6,500m² of high-spec warehousing.
When a leader needs to lead By Nieto Hernandez
Gossip is the art of saying nothing in a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid – Walter Winchell
5 STAR: Growthpoint’s Grundfos building in Meadowbrook was developed with minimum environmental impact.
Victoria Lake Club Beerfest The Victoria Lake Club in Germiston held a Craft Brewer Beer Festival on Saturday 7 June. The day was, which was meant to be enjoyed by the entire family, featured music and other appropriate entertainment including: crab fishing, canoeing, rowing, and air show. A NSRI rescue team demonstrated their rescue capability and techniques.
FIRST PLACE: Leah Hartley displays the 11 crabs which earned her a first place finish. Chante Boschoff was third, but was not present to receive her award.
SECOND PLACE: Michelle Isherwood hands the trophy and chocolate prize to Aidan Gibb for his second place in the crab fishing competition.
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So let’s start by defining gossip so that we progress from the same page, lets us an elementary example so that no one is left behind – if it has nothing to do with you, if you don’t have first had facts, if it is not your news to share then it is probably better that you keep your silence about it. Gossip is a weakness, but ironically gossip mongers feel that the possession of ‘information’, no matter how ill-accurate or malicious it is, is something empowering - There is no greater lie, gossip has only one purpose, and that is to distract people who have nothing better to do and no better way to deal with the feeling of insufficiency. The other irony with gossip is that it is a phenomenon which plagues relationships which are meant to be solid. Friends, colleagues and even families fall prey to this destructive pastime and more surprising is that for as long as the human race has been in existence, there have been in lessons learnt from mistakes – learning lends itself to growing , but it seems we are remaining primitive when it comes to gossip. I mean the facts are clear; nothing you say about me will remain undisclosed – we have all seen the total disintegration of seemingly solid relations due to a loose tongue. Due to the workplace being the place where we spend the major part of the day, workplace gossip can lend itself to severe stress and depression not only for the gossiper, or the receiver or the subject of the corridor chatter. Innovation, productivity, creativity and camaraderie also take a severe knock and often lead to a corporate depression which can easily be identified by employee dissatisfaction and an unstable environment. It was Socrates who said “strong minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, and weak minds discuss people” With gossip at the workplace place, the organisation runs a serious risk of bleeding itself weak, whether the subject is customers or colleagues, because ultimately (when it inevitably comes out) it compromises the image of the company, it reputation and eventually the bottom-line. It is dangerous for leaders to ignore the signs of a deteriorating business culture. Strong teams do not just appear out of nowhere, strong teams are a direct result of strong leadership. Let’s chat, share your views on gossip and the effects thereof – email your comments to voice@tametimes.co.za or tweet @NietoVoice.
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FINANCE
From savings despair to dream holiday delight – R100 at a time Saving means different things to different people. But for most South Africans, the word still conjures up negative sentiments such as grudge, guilt and despair. That is because savings automatically translates into a sense of self-deprivation. There seems to be a notion that one first has to give up a certain item of luxury or reward in order to free up money to save. But this need not be the case, and saving can in fact become a part of your life, with minimal effort. How can you achieve this? … Suggests you either jot down your daily shopping purchases as you make them, or assess your bank statements at the end of the month. In this way you can best see where you are spending your money. This exercise is likely to shock you when you see exactly how much you’re spending, and where your hard-earned money is going. While many consumers complain that they do not have any money to spare at the end of the month, they will often easily spend money on non-essential items. A couple of
burgers in a month would set you back say R200, you will buy a new pair of shoes on sale for R200, you will pick up a quick takeaway coffee on your way to work, and of course the latest CD by your favourite artist for R150 – and already you have spent around R600. So while we readily spoil ourselves, if we break down our purchases, it becomes much easier to find even just R100 extra a month. You can achieve a lot by saving R100 per month; calculations show that by putting away R100 in a savings product at a realistic five percent interest rate, you will have saved R1 227 by the end of year one. That increases to R6 781 after five years, and R15 436 after ten years. A saving of R500 a month shows even better results: it grows to R6136in year one, R33 907 by year five and R77 182 by year 10. This shows you that you do not have to put away a lot every month to save. By just cutting out small items, you can grow your savings substantially. Niek Rheeder financial planner for Sanlam Contact him: nrheeder@sanlam4u.co.za
Personalities in the workplace By Colleen Qvist Individuals think, feel and behave differently and each one’s unique combination of characteristics or qualities forms his or her distinctive personality or character. Differences in people, especially at work (but also at home) can lead to problems because they can cause sub-optimal performance. We spend our time concentrating on our differences and being irritated by them, as opposed to celebrating our differences because we understand them. A group made up of people with different personalities is much stronger than a group of people who are all the same. The word personality comes from the Latin word persona and means “mask”. In the ancient Latin-speaking world, masks were worn in theatre to show a person’s character and not to cover it up. There are numerous personality theories and ways of testing personality and this article is not meant to be an in-depth look at theories or tests. Instead, it is a way of looking at personalities so you can recognise and understand the differences and thereby cope better. As with anything in life, it is always better to start with understanding yourself. What is your personality? Why do you think, feel and
behave as you do? When you can recognise personality traits in yourself and understand them, it is easier to widen your observations to other people. One way of categorising personality is the analytical/driver/ amiable/expressive test. Of course people are unique and so their personalities often do not fit squarely into one category but may overlap others. You can take a quiz http://www.retaildoc.com/ retailerresources/personality-test to see which one you are. Compare your findings with those of your friends and colleagues. Each personality type has both strengths and potential weaknesses. These are summarised in the table below: Peter Urs Bender’s Guide to Strengths and Weaknesses of Personality Types h t t p : / / w w w. p e t e r u r s b e n d e r. c o m / q u i z / swtable.html Recognising the pros and cons of each personality style can help you manage your colleagues and customers better if you take into account how they would like to be communicated with. You can read more about how to communicate with each personality type http://www.peterursbender. com/quiz/swtable.html Colleen Qvist is an Empowerment Coach and Speaker
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Analytical
Thinking Thourough Disciplined
Excludes feelings from decisions Goes too far, perfectionist Too rigid or demanding of self/others
Amiable
Supportive Patient Diplomatic
Tends to conform to wishes of others No time boundaries, things do not get done Not assertive or directive
Driver
Independant Decisive Determined
Has trouble operating with others Does not take time to consider other perspectives Domineering, focussed on doing it my way
Expressive
Good communicator Talks too much Comes on too strong Enthusiastic Dreamer, unrealistic Imaginative
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Official Airport App launched Amy-Mae Campbell @Amzymaeq twitter.com
On 12 June 2014, Airports Company South Africa launched its official Airports App. This free and user-friendly app was developed to assist travellers with navigating at airports, and allows passengers to make travel arrangements from their smart devices. The app is the first step towards an innovative, virtual airport service that will improve travel efficiency. “The objective of the app was to streamline and personalise the airport journey for passengers that are more empowered than ever before. We want to keep customers connected and we want to do it one step at a time. With this app we would like to connect the passenger to all information in our airport,” explained Airports Company South Africa Group Manager Customer Care, Claudia Ramsden. In addition to expediting airline and parking reservations, the app provides users with convenient tools to find shops and restaurants, airline, travel and traffic information, weather reports and customer care details. It will also assist passengers with planning alternative transport. Passengers travelling to Gauteng may synchronise with the Gautrain timetable as well. Currently, the app is downloadable on Apple IOS, Android and Blackberry devicesexcluding the Q and Z series. According to research conducted by Airports Company South Africa, 70% of the browsing traffic is on the IOS platform. The first phase of the app was therefore targeted at these user-platforms. Further improvements and additions to the current app can be downloaded via update notifications. The app is already available for download. Airports Company South Africa partnered with the Digital Solutions Group, University of Johannesburg faculty members and students in the IT- and engineering fields to present this new application. “The reality today is that the mobile device is something that will stay in aviation and will most probably become the predominant means of communicating with the passenger, but also giving a lot of the control back to the passenger. We actually control the journey; information around the journey and through that from checking yourself in, to following the process through the airport. In terms of the fast travel initiative, I think the South African aviation industry needs to embrace that we want to stay relevant in the world. The rest of the world is going self-service, and we want to make sure that we are not left behind. OR Tambo wants to maintain that standard,” concluded Andre Vermeulen, Acting Executive Airport Director.
A screenshot of the Airports App AIRPORTS APP FEATURES: • Flights: Search for flights can be done via a flight number or an advanced search option as well as checking in online. Once the flight is activated, any changes related to the flight will be visible to the passenger on their mobile device. • At the Airport: A list of the airlines that operate at the respective airports, as well as their contact numbers are provided. There is also a list of frequently asked information and contact details of the Customer Care department as well as the airport. Users will have access to a map of the airport developed in conjunction with TomTom and Micello Indoor Maps. This allows the passenger to search for, and be routed to, a location at the airport. Parking options and other information such as a parking cost calculator are also available. Weather updates of conditions at the airport are sent through on an hourly basis. • Shop and Dine: A selection of restaurants and shops to choose from can be searched either by category, terminal or name. A currency calculator is also available. • To and From the Airport: Traffic updates mean travellers can plan their trip to the airport more effectively. Also, there are listings and contact details of the car rental companies, Gautrain, taxis, and shuttle services. For more information about Airports Company South Africa’s Airports App, visit www.airports.co.za or phone the Customer Care line on +27 (0)86 727 7888. Claudia Ramsden, Group Manager: Customer Care at Airports Company South Africa, demonstrated how the app works.
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Innovative thinking rewarded
Face of 2014: Callan Corner Laurelle Williams
Jennifer Bedencourt, (Head Models), Natasha Menino Costa (Ace Models) and Colleen Peachy (Dave&Johan) had tough decisions to make with the competition being so fierce. Cindy Nolan was the first runner-up and there was a tie for second runner-up between Danielle van Rensburg and Cindy Liebenberg. Public Choice went to Danielle Van Rensburg.Genevieve Fernandes and Chirelle Buchus won the Charity Award for raising the most money for Women Against Child Abuse and Dave & Johan Best Hair Award went to Jennifer de Beer. Mitchell would like to thank the sponsors who contributed to the successful competition: Dave &Johan, Bride and Groom Boutique, O so Bling, Glam and Glitz and Emperors Palace. Corner also won Victoria Secret items and Veandry products.
laurelle@tametimes.co.za Face of 2014 was highly contested with 12 striking girls strutting their stuff at Emperors Palace on 7 June; however, it was Callan Corner who won Juanita Mitchell’s inaugural modelling competition and walked away with a contract with Fabulosity Models, which is owned by Mitchell and Mega Models, a top international modelling agency. The event was attended by Michael and Lynette Wittstock, the Princess of Monaco, Charlene Wittstock’s, parents and many fans, friends and family of the 12 contestants. Brian Mitchell was the MC for the evening and his humour added to the energetic evening. The judges Fikele Mekgoe, (Mrs SA 2012),
GRAND PRIX: The DBS team accepting the Grand Prix Apex award.
laurelle@tametimes.co.za The 2014 APEX Awards were held at a prestigious white-tie gala event held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 10 June hosted by the Association for Communication and Advertising (ACA). The annual APEX awards recognise performance excellence in communications campaigns entered across three key categories: Launch - sponsored by the SABC, for brand or services that are less than 12 months old with no significant history of advertising; Change - sponsored by Ads24 for new campaigns from previously advertised brands that resulted in significant shortterm effects on sales and/or behaviour (short term i.e. 18 months); and Sustain – also sponsored by the SABC, for campaigns that benefited a business by maintaining or strengthening a brand over a long period, i.e. 36 months. DDB South Africa and their client, First National Bank received top honours with a
Grand Prix for their FNB Switch – beating the beep out of beep bank campaign. Nkwenkwe Nkomo, Group Chairman of FCB South Africa, long-term Board member of the ACA, AAA School of Advertising, MAC Charter Council and Advertising Standards Authority Chairperson was presented with an APEX as a token of sincere gratitude and deep appreciation for his indomitable commitment to the South African advertising profession. Nkomo has retired and will always be remembered as the profession’s ‘Champion of Change’ because he was instrumental in putting in place the Marketing, Advertising and Communications Sector. This year, no fewer than 17 bursaries were awarded at the gala event bringing to a total 43 APEX bursaries having been awarded since the launch of the program in 2010. The APEX bursary program affords deserving aspirant, talented students from the AAA School of Advertising – the industry’s official trade school and ‘birthplace of brilliant’- the opportunity to obtain a tertiary qualification as a springboard to their careers in the advertising profession.
WINNERS: Cindy Nolan, Callan Corner, Cindy Liebenberg, Juanita Mitchell and Danielle van Rensburg.
JUDGES: Back: Jennifer Bedencourt and Natasha Menino Costa. Front; Fikele Mekgoe and Colleen Peachy.
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Business premium jazz festival YOU Spectacular celebrates Make a night of it at the second annual Business Premium Jazz Festival at the Carnival City Big Top Arena in Brakpan on Saturday, 28 June where you will be treated to a diverse four-hour bill of authentic local jazz. The Festival promises a vibrant and creative line-up of top jazz artists such as Thandiswa Mazwai, Zonke, Khaya Mthethwa, Muzart and many others. The show starts at 19h30
and ends at 23h00. Tickets are available from Computicket between R195 and R395. Date: Saturday 28 June Time: 19h30 to 23h00 Duration: Four hours without interval Venue: Carnival City Big Top Arena - Brakpan
our favourite stars
On Saturday 7 June, YOU hosted the annual YOU Spectacular celebrity awards at Emperors Palace. Celebrity heavyweights, such as Ryk Neethling, Jeannie D, Gert-Johan Coetzee and Alex Jay all proudly represented and celebrated our local talent in absolute style. The category winners were: - Favourite Newcomer: Quinton de Kock - Favourite TV presenter: Simba Mhere - Sexiest Man: Janez Vermeiren - Favourite Sports Star: Bafana captain, Itumeleng Khune - Most Stylish Female Celebrity: Bonang Mteba - Most Stylish Male Celebrity: Katlego Maboe
Jeannie D and Brennan Wright.
- Favourite Couple Category: Minnie Dlamini and Itumeleng Khune - Favourite Music Star 2014: Mi Casa - Favourite Actress 2014: Zenande Mfenyana (from Generations) - Favourite Actor: Pierre van Pletzen (from 7de Laan) - Favourite Soapie: 7de Laan
Janez Vermeiren and Simba Mhere (photos by Yolanda van der Stoep)
Whats happening at Emperors in June Ekurhuleni awaits Spring Fiesta Andre the Hypnotist Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist returns to his home town to stage a show he refers to as a highlight in his career. Andre has designed a show to impress, amaze and leave audiences in awe. Venue: Theatre of Marcellus Date: 05 - 08 Jun 2014 Doors: 18h45 Thurs - Sat Start Time: 19h30 Thurs - Sat Doors: 14h15 Sundays Start Time: 15h00 Sundays Price: From R100 per person Die GROOT Jukebox Roadshow Rock en Pop Konsert Rock ‘n Pop concert featuring: Die heuwels Fantasties, Ricus Nel, ADAM, klopjag, die dames van Mwah, laskas, die skreeusnaakse Jonathan karakter van Radio Raps, Liza Bronner, my voorganger, Kurt Darren, en, Pieter Koen. Venue: Theatre of Marcellus Date: 20 - 21 Jun 2014 Doors: 18h45 Start Time: 19h30 Price: From R150 per person Riders from the Storm Six Legendary guitarists on one stage - the show is something not seen before on South African stages. A super-group of earth-shattering proportions. Featured artists: Piet Botha, Albert Frost, Mel Botes, Robin Auld, Nathan Smith, Mystery Guest Venue: Theatre of Marcellus Date: 25 - 26 Jun 2014 Doors: 19h15 Start Time: 20h00 Price: From R120 per person
Blake and Cortes British Boy Band Blake will star along with Icelandic Tenor Gardar Cortes for their “first time ever” concert tour in South Africa. Mixing pop, rock and classical anthems with rich harmony vocals, British ‘boyband’ Blake launched their first album in 2007. The public embraced their debut album immediately, with over 100,000 copies being sold in just three weeks and earning the group their first Gold Disc. The music industry followed in early 2008, when the album received the prestigious Brit-Award for Album of the Year, a huge honour for a group still less than a year old. Venue: Theatre of Marcellus Date: 27 till 28 Jun 2014 Doors: 19h00 Start Time: 20h00 Price: From R300 per person For more information and bookings please contact Emperors Palace on 011 928 1297/1213 or Computicket on 0861 915 8000.
Catch Blake and Cortes for the first time in South Africa at Emperors Palace this June.
2014 sees the return of Spring Fiesta with its fourth consecutive installment. The event’s promoters are promising a day of festivities to outweigh its predecessors. Soul Candi announced on Wednesday 11 June that UK House Guru’s, The Layabouts will, once again, be gracing the Spring Fiesta to perform alongside some of South Africa’s hottest, local talent. The Layabouts performance at this year’s festival will be their second performance at the ultimate spring festival following their performance at the 2012 festival. Fans will be pleased to see them once again rocking the stage in Ekurhuleni on Saturday, 4 October. Leigh Darlow & Alex Paschali, the two friends and music-lovers who form The Layabouts are one of the hottest commodities on the scene right now. Their recent radio hit, “Colours of Love”, has been making waves in the music industry and will surely be one to look out for at this year’s Spring Fiesta. After 12 years in the game, they are the height of their career and have never been in such top form or high demand. Having a cast-iron reputation for high-quality productions – their is music described as being forged with feeling
and real purpose – The Layabouts continue to impress fans across the globe. Spring Fiesta 2014 attendees can look forward to another stellar performance from the international duo alongside their favourite local acts. These artists will be spread across 6 diversified stages with the full line-up being announced throughout June and into July. Adding massive value to the festival-goers this year is the shuttle service of Uber. Uber is an app that connects you to drivers in your city and allows you to order a ride at the tap of a button. This shuttle service will assist greatly in Spring Fiesta’s mission to get all our guests home safely after this massive event. Keep an eye out for the Spring Fiesta Promo Code which will allow you up to R200.00 off your first Uber ride. Tickets for the Spring Fiesta are available from Computicket and are selling fast. All the “early-bird” general admission tickets are already sold. For more info on the festival and package deals go to www.springfiesta.co.za, www. facebook.com/springfiestaparty and make sure you follow @SpringfiestaSA on twitter.
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SA eleventh JVW secure 3 points All-Africa Challenge JVW FC, who play out of Bedfordview Country Club (BCC), recently travelled to Katlehong to play the Katlehong Eagles in the SASOL League. JVW FC secured 3 away game points thanks to a 4 - 1 victory courtesy of goals by C.Fisher (2) and K.Nolan (2)
Ever since the launch of the All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), in 1992, South Africa has maintained dominance over the golf tournament. On Thursday 12 June, a South African women’s amateur team again claimed success in Africa’s most prestigious biennial championship. Magda Kruger, Michaela Fletcher and Cara Gorlei showed the same tenacity, commitment and determination as their predecessors to ensure the country’s successful title defence at the Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi. Rounds of 146, 148 and 148 by the South African trio secured an 11 stroke victory on a winning score of 442. Kenya, who was under huge pressure from Tanzania, managed a second place finish with a score of 453 while third placed Tanzania finished on 456. Michaela Fletcher also claimed the Individual Competition on seven-over-par 220 after carding rounds of 79, 73 and 68, which was also the lowest round of the tournament. “We are very proud of this team, who did an exceptionally good job against some very tough opponents,” said Womens Golf South Africa president, Karen Olivant. “Michaela and Cara both contributed two great rounds to boost our chances and Magda was the only player in the tough
par-three field. I am very proud of their performance and they were fantastic ambassadors for South Africa and Womens Golf South Africa.” TEAM RESULT 442 (+16) South Africa 146 148 148 453 (+27) Kenya 145 157 151 456 (+30) Tanzania 156 150 150 CUMULATIVE INDIVIDUAL RESULT 220 (+7) Michaela Fletcher (RSA) 225 (+12) Cara Gorlei (RSA) 226 (+13) Josephine Ainley (KEN)
Eastern football awards Eastern Local Football Association recently held their league winners presentation, which saw JVW. FC take home the trophy for winning the Ladies Division 1 League and Bedfordview Ladies take home the winner’s trophy for Ladies Division 3 League. JVW FC: Ladies Division 1 winners.
Proteas take on Scotland in 93 medals for SA at African Youth Games preparation for Commonwealth Games
The second African Youth Games took place in Gaborone (Botswana) this year from 22 – 31 May 2014. The inaugural African Youth Games were held in Morocco in 2010. Over the 9-day period of the games, the city of Gaborone was home to 2 500 athletes representing 54 African nations. South Africa sent a team representing 19 sporting codes to fulfill the hopes and dreams of the country, while preparing for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in
Nanjing, China later this year. Team South Africa returned from the game with a total of 93 medals including 27 bronze medals, 25 silver and 41 gold medals. South Africa’s Athletics team, which made up the largest group sent to the games, collected a total of 12 medals. Our swimmers secured 26 medals overall with 13 golds, and our sevens rugby team made light of opposition on their way to a gold medal and games championship status.
SPAR Proteas squad: Zanele Mdodana, Chrisna van Zyl, Erin Burger, Karla Mostert, Adele Niemand, Maryka Holtzhausen, Melissa Myburgh, Lenize Potgieter, Bongi Msomi, Precious Mthembu, Kefiloe Tsotetsi and Phumza Maweni. The success of the five-week Brutal Fruit Netball Cup will be put to the test later this month when the Spar national netball team plays a three-Test series against Scotland in Cape Town between June 19 and June 21. “It is a very opportune time for us to play this series,” says Netball South Africa (NSA) President Mimi Mthethwa. “We have just finished the Brutal Fruit Netball Cup, and this series gives us a chance to see how the players have progressed. Also, with the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July our big focus for this year, we will be able to try out the team and see how prepared the players are for the challenge ahead of them.” According to head coach of the Spar national team Elize Kotze, “The Scotland series is an ideal opportunity to expose young players to international netball.” “Lenise Potgieter is a very talented young player. She’s only 20, but she showed great
maturity during the Brutal Fruit Netball Cup, standing up against experienced defenders like Karla Mostert and Adele Niemand. She has an amazing reach, and she plays very like Irene van Dyk,” said Kotze. The team to play against Scotland – which gained three new caps after the Brutal Fruit Netball Cup final on Sunday - will to a large extent be the team that will represent South Africa at the Commonwealth Games. Scotland is ranked 13th by the International Netball Federation, while South Africa are ranked sixth. The two teams are in different pools at the Commonwealth Games, with Scotland coming up against New Zealand, Jamaica, Malawi, Northern Ireland and St Lucia; while South Africa are grouped with Australia, England, Wales, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados. “If we win all three Tests against Scotland, we will move up to fifth in the world rankings,” said Kotze.
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Thursday 12 June marked the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Acknowledged as the world’s greatest sporting event, the World Cup, currently in its 20th instalment, hosted an opening game which, judging by its more than 600 tweets per minute generated, lived up to this claim. The tournament’s opening game saw Brazil, ranked third in the world, take on Croatia, the 18th ranked in the world; Brazil beat Croatia 3 – 1, much to the excitement of the home crowd at the Sao Paulo. The opening ceremony of the 2014 World Cup, like all other preceding tournaments, was also
tan event many looked forward to witnessing. Before the actual event at the packed Stadium began, there was plenty of speculation on whether American artist Jennifer Lopez (J-Lo) would be making an appearance to perform the Official World Cup Song – “We are one (Ole Ole).” She finally appeared but her moment was soon stolen by her fellow performer - Colombian star; Armando Christian Pérez (Pitbull) who wore tight white pants. J-Lo, Pitbull and Brazilian singer Claudie Leitte closed the opening ceremony, making way for the main event. All 61,600 tickets reserved for the opening encounter which was also attended by several celebrities and heads of states were sold.
Scene from the 2014 FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony. (Photo by Getty Images).
Holy Rosary Primary host netball tournament Holy Rosary Primary School recently hosted its annual friendly netball tournament featuring 10 local schools. Seen here is Holy Rosary Grade 3 student Neo Makhotla.
COLOMBIAN RAPPER: Armando Christian Pérez (Pitbull) was trending almost immediately after he, along with J-Lo and Claudie Leitte emerged from the giant ball at the centre of the Sao Paulo stadium. (Photo by Getty Images).
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The Captain It is great news to hear that Cricket South Africa has appointed Hashim Amla as the new Proteas Captain. I was quite surprised to hear this news, as By Craig Norris I had mentioned previously that I was sure that AB De Villiers would be the obvious choice, with Faf Du Plessis being appointed as the Vice-Captain for South Africa. As per media statements in the past months, Amla would have seemed not to be interested in leading his country. However, I am sure that he will do a great job, as long as he gets the support from all the players and management in the Protea Camp. Amla is no stranger to leading a team, as he has always been at the helm, in terms of his early years as a captain of his school and provincial teams. The responsibility of being captain of your country, however, is totally different and it throws out plenty of curve balls at you. It is not a case of just putting on the national blazer and cap while standing on the pitch and spinning the coin before a test match. He will, as Graeme Smith experienced in his time, need all the help possible in not only guiding the team on the field, but also facing the national media across the world. There will be good times and there will be bad times in terms of results achieved; and as a captain you are ultimately accountable for all the decision-making. The off-field responsibilities of a captain in the modern game are massive and include facing the media at after- match conferences and team promotions. Many a Test player has folded under this type of pressure after a bad day on the field. I would like to think that Amla has all the qualities that a skipper needs to overcome all the hurdles that lie ahead. He is quite laid-back and has never shown any emotions while piling on the runs for South Africa. Hopefully this calmness will remain and that Amla will be the skipper that takes the Proteas back to the top of the rankings. Sri Lanka will be the first task and then Zimbabwe, with the West Indies in the New Year.