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Krejcir and co-accuseds back in court Ndu Ngwenya
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The Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court was once again buzzing with police activity on Monday 21 July as the case against Radovan Krejcir and his five co-accuseds, Desai Luphondo, Siboniso Miya, Samuel Maruping, George Nthoroane and Jan Mafokeng, went back to court after the trial was postponed earlier in June. Throughout the week the defence teams interrogated the evidence of state witnesses, with Annelene van den Heever and her team even constructing fake drug packages resembling those described by state witness Bhekizitha Khumalo. Khumalo testified on Tuesday about an exchange that took place while he was with Doctor (who was allegedly tasked with delivering a drug consignment to Australia) in Kempton Park. Khumalo alleged that he had driven with Doctor to a block of flats, where they picked up 25 packets of crystal methamphetamine which were packed into a black sports bag. In his testimony, Khumalo continued telling about how he and Doctor delivered the package off at an unknown house in an upper-class suburb, and how they had to meet with Desai Luphondo, who wanted the two to bring back the bag because Krejcir was fighting with him.
In questioning Khumalo, Annelene van den Heever tried to prove (with the fake drug construction) that it was not possible to fit 25 packages into a sports bag. Van den Heever also questioned Khumalo on the nature of his relationship with Doctor before the alleged drug exchange. Heated exchanges between Van den Heever and Judge Collin Lamont continued, with respect to an incident which led to Krejcir refusing to return to the courtroom after lunch on Tuesday 22 July. Judge Lamont had to delay proceedings after Krejcir refused to return to court, stating that security staff at the court had denied his wife access to the cells for the purpose of bringing him his food. Lamont warned court officials that Krejcir is diabetic and that it was unacceptable that he was denied food. The judge also warned Van den Heever that he would not tolerate her client’s behaviour. Krejcir and his co-accuseds are in court for allegedly kidnapping Bheki Lukhele (Doctor’s brother) from his Katlehong home and assaulting him with the intention of getting him to reveal the whereabouts of Doctor, who is believed to have disappeared with 25kg of crystal methamphetamine belonging to Krejcir.
BACK IN COURT: Radovan Krejcir
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Nine inspiring new ambassadors for Casual Day A note from Casual Day recently welcomed nine new ambassadors to raise awareness around the project and its aims. The launch, at which each ambassador signed a pledge to represent Casual Day, took place at the project’s offices in Edenvale. They are ready to ‘Bring out the Bling’ for the project’s 20th birthday. Casual Day is South Africa’s most successful fundraising project for persons with disabilities – and the amount raised last year was an impressive 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. “Our ambassadors are persons with disabilities or people who have dedicated themselves to fighting for the rights of persons with disabilities,” project leader Celeste Vinassa said. “They speak from experience and knowledge about disability. It’s called ‘self-advocacy.’ They are all people who have overcome great adversity, and are now ready to help Casual Day with its evolution.” Casual Day changes lives, one R10 sticker at a time. Stickers are available from:
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By Ndu Ngwenya New ambassadors: SELF-ADVOCATES: Three of the nine new Casual Day ambassadors, Simphiwe Mkhize- Khumo Moyane, Simphiwe Mkhize and Simon Manda is a former TV actress who played SA’s 15 women representing transformation. Kukie on Muvhango. She was also a Michael Stevens- is a double amputee who presenter on Zwahashu and Deaf TV. She is is a volunteer for Jumping Kids, a registered profoundly deaf and communicates through non-profit organisation that facilitates sign language or writing. access to advanced prosthetic solutions Rhulani Baloyi- is the blind presenter of the for those who need it most - children living educational programme Shift on SABC 1, a with lower extremity amputations from Trustee for SA Mobility for the Blind Trust and formerly disadvantaged backgrounds. He is a 2010 Tributes Award winner. a participant in Vodacom’s Change the World Kashveera Chanderjith - is the first initiative and owns a real estate business. profoundly deaf chartered accountant in Irene Fischer- was a young and popular South Africa. She is an audit manager at traffic presenter on the Mambo Jumbo show Anglo American and is one of Accountancy on OFM when she suffered brain damage after a truck ploughed into her car. Against all odds, she survived and has made a miraculous recovery, but she is a hemiplegic, which means that movement on one side of her body, as well as her speech, is impaired. Terry-Ann Adams- lives with albinism and sight impairment. She is a presenter and newscaster at Campus Radio Tuks FM and editor of The Follow Through. Bernadette Rigney- works for the City of Joburg Metro as the Transformation and Disability Officer. She has a rare condition called arthrogryposis, which affects the joints and limits the range of motion in her hands and legs. Thulisile Matlala- is a CSI manager and disability activist. She was left a paraplegic after a shooting accident at school and is a winner of the Barloworld CEO Award. She is client liaison manager at Tshikululu Social Investments. 2J Harmonix – or Jonathan Groenewald – was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy (MD) at the age of two. Despite being in a wheelchair, he has carved out a career for himself as a rap artist. Luvo Nelani- is a human rights activist in the field of disability who completed her LLB at Wits in 2013. www.casualday.co.za
South Africa’s triple challenges have been identified by government, business leaders and members of civil society as unemployment, poverty and inequality. In addressing these challenges, education has been identified as one tool the country should use to overcome these challenges and ultimately achieve the objective of bettering the quality of life for all its citizens. This week tame TIME’s focus has been shifted from celebrating the legacy of our father and former president, Nelson Mandela, to highlighting and celebrating his legacy, which never neglected the youth and the impact education should have on their lives. “A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special.” ― Nelson Mandela. Enjoy this week and don’t forget to send all your stories and notices to ndu@ tametimes.co.za Stay Blessed
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No horsing around Scholarship recipients for EMPD Equestrian celebrate graduation
Not satisfied with robbing their victim of his cellphone and cash, four muggers recently added kidnapping to their charge sheet as well. The four men took their terrified victim to a house where they held him against his will and threatened him with death. Fortunately for him, one of the four suspects talked his three accomplices out of killing the man and he was released at 6am the next morning. Once freed, the man discovered that he had been held near the offices of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Equestrian Unit and immediately reported his ordeal to them. Members of the EMPD horse unit set off in hot pursuit of the four suspects and arrested them all,
also seizing seven cellphones and cash. After examination, the cellphones were discovered to be without SIM cards which was an indication that they did not belong to the suspects. Investigations are still underway to find out how the cellphones ended up in their possession.
SWIFTLY APPREHENDED: The four arrested suspects, who are all in their midthirties, were booked in at the Crystal Park police station on charges of robbery, assault and kidnapping.
SANRAL has no official mandate at roadblocks: MEC
On Wednesday evening (July 16) these seven Peermont Education Trust (PET) scholarship recipients, who are all from disadvantaged areas of Ekurhuleni, had plenty to celebrate after they were honoured at a passing out On 22 July Michele Clarke, DA by members of the public in recent weeks. parade at Emperors Palace for graduating in spokesperson on Community Safety, Clarke urges the MEC to investigate various fields of study. The graduates, (in front) asked oral questions of the MEC these reports thoroughly and to provide James Timane (N.Dip Elec Eng), Skumbuzo of Community Safety regarding the clear steps as to how the Department Nkuta (B. Accounting Science), Cassius Sebigi recently noted partnership between will ensure that this does not continue. (B. Accounting Science) and (at the back), Fikile SANRAL and Gauteng Traffic Police Members of the public who experience incidents at roadblocks in the province. such encouraged The MEC admitted that SANRAL has are report these no official mandate at these roadblocks to and that they play only a supportive immediately to the role by providing advanced technology. DA via the following According to the MEC, only Gauteng number: 060 558 Traffic Police are able to stop vehicles 8309. and conduct general law enforcement. Clarke has said The MEC further denied any intimidation she will undertake on the part of SANRAL or Gauteng Traffic to raise all of these Police with regard to forcing people to buy reports directly with e-tags. This, however, is contrary to the the MEC. many reported incidents of such intimidation
Zulu (B.Sc Construction Studies), Monwabisi Rauzela (B.Com Marketing), Mathapelo Kodisang (N.Dip Biomedical Technology) and Thabang Botha (B.Com Accounting) can now look forward to following their dreams thanks to the support of the Trust which has, since its inception in 2001, helped more than a 100 youngsters obtain a tertiary education at a cost of over R51 million. Photos by: Yolanda van der Stoep
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Make food security possible
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Business
How to write like Warren Buffett – www.passion.za.com One of the world’s most famous and successful investors, Warren Buffett, prefers to write in plain English. He wrote the preface to the Plain English Handbook, published by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, which gives some useful advice:
“Write with a specific person in mind.” - Warren Buffett RE-USING TYRES: Miss Earth South Africa semi-finalist Odirile Sepeng plants vegetables with a child from Solwazi Primary. Nelson Mandela believed in the power of women and in the crucial role they play in creating change and developing communities. The Miss Earth South Africa (MESA) strives to honour his legacy by empowering, growing and encouraging young women from all corners of South Africa through environmental education about sustainable lifestyles and by harnessing their passion for this country’s future. “It starts by turning the talk into action. Young women are the movers and shakers of our community and the mothers of our future leaders. It is our responsibility to nurture them,” said the Executive Director of the Miss Earth Africa leadership programme
Catherine Constantinides. The MESA team spent their Mandela Day working in Orange Farm at the four-year-old Solwazi Primary School. Constantinides had initiated this project with one goal in mind: Make Food Security Possible. So, on 18 July, joining hands to plant a food garden and paint classrooms was the objective. The vegetable garden was set up using old tyres donated by Imperial Toyota, Lombard Tyres and Redisa. Redisa has to date saved 26 388 tons of waste tyres from landfill sites and burning, saying; “We’re all happy to use tyres, but don’t give any thought to what happens to them when they reach the end of their useful life.” The MESA team and
the Mandela Day volunteers found a use for these tyres with contributions from the Fourways Farmers Market, GroMor and Earth Outdoor Living Nursery. The vegetables will be used in the school’s feeding scheme. Classrooms were upgraded and painted to create a conducive learning environment with non-toxic, non-flammable paint sponsored by Green Coat Eco Paint. Meals on Wheels provided a hot lunch for community members, and food hampers and fruit packs were collected by each of this year’s MESA National Finalists. For more information please contact Earth House at admin@missearthsa. co.za or call Georgina Cost on 082 505 0664.
Mayor visits centenarian Sisinyane Gleanar Ndumo celebrated her 100th birthday on Thursday 17 July, a day before the world icon, Nelson Mandela’s birthday, at her home at Nhlapho section in Katlehong. Ndumo was very happy to share her birthday with Ward Councillor Londi Nkosi who turned 39 on the day. The two were also honoured by the presence of Ekurhuleni Executive
Mayor Mondli Gungubele who wished them both a happy birthday and gave Gogo Ndumo a blanket as a gift. Speaking on her birthday, Ndumo said, “If people are taking care of themselves they will also reach 100 years.” Mondli Gungubele, Ekurhuleni Mayor said, “We are honouring Ndumo because she is an inspiration to us,
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as she represents resilience that she has finished 100 years. Ndumo is also reminding us of the importance of taking care of ourselves by eating well and living healthy lifestyles. We have to remember the elderly people by looking after them, because if we don’t we are contributing to a distorted history”.
“When writing Berkshire Hathaway’s annual report, I pretend that I’m talking to my sisters. I have no trouble picturing them: though highly intelligent, they are not experts in accounting or finance. They will understand plain English, but jargon may puzzle them.” “My goal is simply to give them the information I would wish them
to supply me if our positions were reversed. To succeed, I don’t need to be Shakespeare; I must, though, have a sincere desire to inform.” – Warren Buffett. Here, he captures the essence of writing in plain language, making four key points: • Keep your reader in mind. • Use clear, simple language. • Avoid technical jargon and gobbledygook. • Write to inform, not to impress If writing plainly is good enough for Mr Buffett, it is good enough for anyone. Here is how he does it: 1. Keep it personal. 2. Use short sentences and short paragraphs. 3. Aim to be understood. 4. Use the active voice. 5. Be economical with words. 6. Use everyday words and expressions. 7. Get to the point.
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Is Malema afraid of debate? Opinion piece by Linda Yates Just as you cannot play a serious soccer match without using the rule-book and a proper referee, so you cannot do democracy without observing the rule of law, obeying the Speaker of Parliament and respecting voters and taxpayers. When EFF members stormed the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on Tuesday, they trampled underfoot one of the main symbols of this nation’s hard-won freedoms. Parliament is not just a place where fatcats have fashion parades and stuff their faces, as the Honourable Malema would have us believe. It is an institution where the representatives of the people make the laws that determine the character of South Africans and shape our collective future. The Commander-in-Chief should be encouraging his MPs and MPLs to debate the burning issues of poverty, unemployment and service delivery vigorously in their various Houses. His party’s researchers should be fully engaged in diligent analysis of the lengthy reports tabled by government departments so that the EFF Honourable Members can guide as many portfolio committees as possible with solutions to our country’s complex social and economic problems. When EFF members burned a mobile satellite police station in Johannesburg on Tuesday, they showed contempt for the rule of law. What kind of governing system does the EFF support? A thugogracy in which only the strongest and most ruthless eat and the rest go hungry? When Malema’s followers
ate the food reserved for MPLs after the sitting, were they really protesting against excessive government spending or were they demonstrating what they plan to do with any funds liberated by nationalisation? The most troubling part of Tuesday’s rampage, however, was not the defiance of police orders or the sight of red overalled protesters sitting on the red carpet outside the Gauteng debating chamber, but the looting of hawkers’ stalls in the streets of Johannesburg. This was not only a criminal offence cruelly committed against some of the most vulnerable in our society, but also a mockery of everything the Economic Freedom Fighters claim to stand for. In order to rescue his credibility, the Commander-in-Chief needs to apologize to taxpayers in general and his voters in particular, and make restitution to the street vendors in question. Unless and until this is done, he and his party will appear afraid of debate. According to the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, the EFF has already boycotted two of the most important debates of the year: the provincial budget debate and the State of the Province debate. References: http://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/ Politics/Malema-hurt-in-fracas-atGauteng-Legislature-20140722 http://www.politicsweb.co.za/politicsweb/ view/politicsweb/en/page71654?oid=6533 70&sn=Detail&pid=71654
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Phishing, spoofed websites and ransomware Online security- Part 1 By Robert Cape, IT consultant and blogger As South Africans we are probably the most security-conscious people on the planet when it comes to our physical surroundings, but unfortunately the same cannot be said when we venture out into cyber-space. In this three-part series on technical security, I will go through common threats we find on PCs and mobile phones, as well as a few clever banking and ATM scams that we should be on the lookout for, and give you a few tips that will hopefully keep you one step ahead of the criminals. It is not uncommon these days for households to have more than one PC and basic internet connection. The internet has become irreplaceable, but we need to proceed with caution. A common tool used by hackers or people wanting to get your personal information for nefarious purposes is called “social engineering.” This is a hack engineered towards nontechnical intrusion that relies on human interaction and tricking people into giving up their information and money; for example, a “419 scam.” In this article we are going to look at “computer-based social engineering” which is an attack carried out using software to get the same result. The most common examples have been “phishing emails” and “spoofed websites” - these are generally the ones our banks have warned us about, legitimate-looking emails and websites that exist for the sole purpose of getting you to place your information in them for people to steal, but you should
also be on the lookout for fake “Facebook” or other social media sites. The latest trick is “Ransomware”, software that hijacks your computer and holds it for “ransom” until you pay off the hijackers. If you do not pay them, they will kill your hard drive and everything on it, or steal the information on it and use it to blackmail you at a later stage. The main offender here is the “blackshades” that originated in Russia - this year the FBI coordinated a worldwide operation that saw almost 100 people arrested in connection with using “blackshades.” With a bit of common sense, you should be able to avoid such an attack - take these steps to protect your PC right away: 1. Make sure your firewall is on. 2. Ensure all Microsoft updates are current. 3. Scan your computer for malware a good free scanner is Malwarebytes. 4. Make sure you scan and update your antivirus software - AVG is a great choice and is also free. 5. Do not click on messages from unknown senders, but delete them immediately. 6. Avoid questionable websites and be careful about what you download. 7. Always run a virus scan on USB sticks from friends and colleagues. These are a few tips that should ensure you are in a safer place when surfing the web. In our second article we will look at some phone viruses, Bluetooth hacks and fake SMS scams; until then, happy surfing.
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Bedford cops arrest four for dagga
On Monday 21 July, Bedfordview police arrested 4 suspects aged between25 and 48 years old for possession of, and dealing in, dagga. While patrolling on the N12 freeway, police members noticed a silver/ grey Colt bakkie with 4 occupants drive past them at a high speed and without a back registration plate. Police became suspicious and chased the vehicle until it stopped. Police asked to search the vehicle and found a tyre at the back of the bakkie that was supporting two bags. Inside the bags, police found 19 wrapped packets of dagga. None
of the suspects, however, claimed ownership for any of them. The police then informed all four of them that they were under arrest for possession of, and dealing in, dagga. They were taken to Bedfordview Police Station for detention. Germiston’s Cluster commander Brigadier Phumla Mndlankomo would like to thank all members for their hard work and their dedication to making the cluster free from any form of drugs.“This is an indication that if we do stop and search we will bring all criminals to book, and the law will take its course,” said the Brigadier.
Two arrested for murder
Primrose police arrested 2 suspects aged 30 and 35 years old on Saturday 12 July for a murder in Pretoria Road. Police were patrolling when they received a report about a man who had died in Pretoria Road near the Emergency Services offices. They rushed to the scene and found a man lying in a pool of blood. Emergency personnel who were on the scene certified him dead. Police then started to investigate: they were informed that a fight had broken out at Makause informal settlement and that the deceased had been stabbed in the upper body with a sharp instrument. Following all the leads they had been given, the police made two arrests at Makause. One of the suspects they arrested had a stab wound on his lower body, which he alleges was inflicted by the deceased during a fight. Both suspects were detained at Primrose SAPS pending their court appearance. Police are appealing to the community not to take the law into their own hands, but to report all criminal activities to them.
THE MERCHANDISE: After searching a suspicious vehicle, police found 19 packets of dagga. Four suspects were arrested.
Questions submitted on e-toll NPA prosecutors The DA will submit questions to the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Michael Masutha, and the Minister of Transport, Dipuo Peters, to determine the full extent of the NPA’s assignment of two prosecutors to investigate whether the conduct of some motorists constitutes an offence. They will specifically inquire into whether SANRAL unilaterally requested this involvement. “The DA is concerned by this latest development, specifically given the changing context of the e-tolling debate. Just last week, Gauteng Premier David Makhura, announced a so-called ‘review’ of the e-tolling project,” Manny de Freitas MP, Shadow Minister of Transport said. The DA has made it clear that it will seek to amend the national legislation in Parliament.
Arrests: Primrose Assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm:.................... 3 Murder:............................................ 1 Warrant of detention:..................... 1 Shoplifting:...................................... 2 House-breaking and theft:............. 1 Possession of drugs:..................... 4 Possession of suspected stolen property:.............................. 1 Interference with police duties:.... 1 Soliciting/importuning for the purpose of sexual immorality:...... 3 Malicious damage to property:..... 2 Selling liquor without a license:.... 2 Illegal immigrants:.......................... 9 These were achieved through stopand-search operations conducted in the area. The Station Commander Colonel Mduduzi Khuzwayo and his management would like to thank everyone who contributed to these great successes. Together we can keep Primrose safe.
Arrests: Bedfordview Theft:................................................ 1 Shoplifting:...................................... 4 Drunken driving:............................. 6 Malicious damage to property:..... 1 Possession of presumably stolen property:.............................. 6 Possession of counterfeit goods:.............................................. 1 Fraud:.............................................. 1 Drinking in public:.......................... 1 Possession of dagga:.................... 6 Use of motor vehicle without owner’s consent:............................ 1
Compiled by Bedfordview SAPS Corporate Communication SGT MP Nhlabathi, on behalf of the Station Commander
This development is important in light of the ANC’s rethinking of the controversial project. “Surely it would have made better sense to only make such an assignment after the supposed review was complete, and all parliamentary processes initiated by the DA were finalised?” De Freitas asked.
Sjambok and beer bottle assault
Youth Desk works well
Members of Primrose’s Crime Prevention Youth Desk took to the streets of Wychwood, under the supervision of deputy secretary Shantele Bergman, to distribute pamphlets inviting the community to a sector 3 mass meeting at Leeuwenhof High School on 26 July.
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The meeting will be an opportunity for the community to meet the new station commander and to discuss crime trends in the area. The management of SAPS Primrose would like to thank the members of the Youth Desk for their dedication to police matters.
Primrose police arrested a 34-year-old suspect on Tuesday 15 July for assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH) at Makause informal settlement. The incident which led to the arrest happened when the victim and his younger brother were sitting in the victim’s shack talking. The landlord’s son then entered their shack and told them the language they were using irritated him because he did not understand it. They did not respond, but the landlord’s son picked up an empty beer bottle and struck the older sibling on the face with it and then whipped them both with a sjambok. Police tracked down the suspect and he was arrested and brought to Primrose SAPS for detention pending his court appearance.
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Holy Rosary School Founded in 1940, Holy Rosary School is an Independent Catholic day school for girls from Grade R to Grade 12 that has a nurturing ethos and strives for a balance between academic work, religion, sports, culture and service. Their vision is to strive for excellence in education within the context of a changing South African and global society. While Catholicism is their foundation, the school welcomes and respects all faiths. Holy Rosary School is affiliated with the Catholic Schools’ Board (CSB), the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa (ISASA) and their Matrics write Independent Education Board (IEB) examinations. Central to Holy Rosary’s vision is an ethos of service above self, which is evident in all aspects of the school: ~ a nurturing tutor system ~ an ongoing focus on service to the community ~ involvement in a variety of programmes and initiatives to look after people, animals and the environment ~ the running of a Saturday School outreach programme called Phumelela, which is aimed at uplifting and enriching the lives of students from the Dikhatole informal settlement in Germiston Holy Rosary’s cultural departments offer numerous exciting activities in music, drama and the arts. The school regularly participates in
competitions, concerts, Eisteddfods and productions to showcase their girls’ talents. While outstanding results are strived for in all sporting codes, they emphasise participation for all, for the purposes of health and fun. The school has won the InterCatholic Swimming and Athletics trophy for several consecutive years and features top national and provincial representatives in all disciplines. A strong academic foundation is essential, and excellent results are achieved by Holy Rosary Matrics year after year. A 100% Matric pass rate, with at least 95% of the girls achieving a Bachelor Degree pass, ensures that the girls leave Holy Rosary School with a solid foundation, a broad and relevant education and the best possible opportunities to strive for the goals that they have set for themselves.
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Afrikaanse Hoërskool
Reddam students shine Germiston Festival in Maths and Science quiz Addressing maths and science at an early age is critical in 2014 to develop a society that can keep up with fast-paced technological advances globally. The science and maths quiz, Genius, has been launched by Nickelodeon (DStv Channel 305) and Melrose Cheese to encourage South African children to learn more about these fascinating and important educational subjects. Schools in Johannesburg and Cape Town were invited to submit a team of three students, aged between 9 and 13 years, to compete against each other to demonstrate their knowledge, speed and precision in the two subjects. According to the 2014 Global Information Technology Report, South Africa ranked last out of 147 countries in maths and science competence, so addressing this challenge at an early age is critical in 2014 to develop a society that can keep up with fastpaced technological advances globally. With many questions focusing on mathematics, science, anatomy and
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the periodic table Ethan, Michael and Aidan emerged the winners of the Gauteng regional heats. They will now go up against the winners of the Western Cape schools in the finals in July. In the process they stand a chance to win a five-day trip to NASA and a stay at the Nickelodeon Hotel in Orlando.
The Afrikaanse Hoërskool Germiston will be holding a festival on 2 August from 08:00 to 15:00. The activities will take place on the sport fields. Activities will accommodate children from nursery school age up to senior citizens. Dinky Dolly Nursery School will keep the youngsters occupied with a program of events, which will include: bouncing balls, pushing of wheels, sack races, three-legged races, cutting ribbons, running with water in cups, Miss Butterfly, Mr Muscle etc. Prizes will be given to all participants. There will also be drum majorettes, gymnastics, rugby and dances by the Dollies. Wits Rifles (SANDF) will have an exhibition of weapons and vehicles which is a career opportunity event for learners and we invite all high school learners of the community to attend. There will be: a flea market with stalls, various food stalls, car boot sales, a tea garden, a jumble sale, face painting, belly dancing, a “volkspele” demonstration, a dog demonstration, a stage with talent competition, a house of horrors (spookhuis) and displays of motor-cycles and vintage cars. A tombola table, numerous games and fun tables can also be visited to test your skills. High school learners can take part in a soccer competition, a fitness and strength competition (hosted by Jaco Oosthuizen of Gym Physique) and a tug-of-war competition led by provincial officials. Ex-scholars will be playing rugby and the local CPF will also be present. This is a day for the community and everybody is welcome to come and take part and support the fun day at the school. Please support this school event and make it a community get-together. An entrance fee of R20 for parking on the grounds or a R5 fee for adults will be charged.
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Yet again we congratulate our Class of 2013 on an outstanding set of results.
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100% Pass rate
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100% University entrances at degree level
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38 pupils achieved averages of over 80% and 55 pupils attained averages of over 75%
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66% of the year group achieved an over 70% average
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Of 124 candidates, 345 Level 7 (80% and over) were achieved
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In our endeavour for academic excellence, we are delighted with our Matric pupils’ performance in critical
subjects such as Mathematics, Science and English
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108 pupils wrote Mathematics with 49 achieving distinctions
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39 of 100 candidates achieved distinctions in Physical Science
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29 of 124 candidates achieved distinctions in English
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Holi Festival of Colours World Tour Paul Rotherham after. Then, after a couple of months, their program manager, Neil Johnson, called me up out of the blue. I went on to present my Saturday and Sunday show every weekend from then on, not missing a weekend for 2 years and joining the Rude Awakening team a year or so later.
Since it first launched in Germany in 2012, the acclaimed Holi Festival of Colours has become synonymous with unity, celebration, and, of course, colour. This year, the festival comes to South Africa, with the much anticipated event taking place in the heart of Johannesburg. On 23 August, South African festival-goers will have the chance to participate in one of the world’s largest, most colourful events. Taking place at Bidvest Wanderers Cricket Stadium, the Holi Festival of Colours fuses some of the top electronic dance music with a positive message of hope and inspiration. Taking place on the day of the full moon of the Phaluga month, Holi is one of India’s most famous festivals. This Hindu event celebrates the start of spring; the triumph of good over bad and the unifying of people across all races, genders and ages. The
western Holi Festival of Colours aims to bring the same message of hope, positivity and equality to millions of partygoers, with global events taking place across the world. Local and international music acts, a host of special features, top-of-the-line event planning, security, food and drink stalls and many other event highlights will also be par for the course for the duration of this full-day event. Tickets start at R255, with early bird tickets available at R205 for the first 1500 tickets sold. Packages and VIP tickets are also available, which include powder bags and other inclusive highlights. For more information on the Holi Festival of Colour in Johannesburg, visit www.facebook.com/ holifestivalofcoloursjoburg.
Promoting horse-riding in schools Acknowledged by the South African Equestrian Federation and SASCOC, the South African National Equestrian Schools Association (SANESA) is a vibrant organization that is dedicated to promoting equestrian sport within South African schools. In Alberton, which falls in the Ekurhuleni region, all four qualifiers have been completed and teams for the Gauteng finals have been selected. The finals for primary schools was held on 26 and 27 July at Maple Ridge Equestrian Farm and the high school finals will be held on 9 and 10 August at Misty Meadows. The awards evenings for Ekurhuleni will take place on 4 and 5 August at Holy Rosary School in Edenvale. For more information about SANESA, visit their website at www.sanesa.co.za. DRESSAGE: Caralyn Littlejohn, riding for Alberton High School on Alzu Cyclone, shows us a nice salute in the Dressage Class. *Photo taken by Tamara & Blake Images.
EQUITATION: Krystal-Lee Lange for Hoërskool Oosterlig, Riding Alzu Oklahoma, competes in Intermediate Equitation.
Was the shift from Highveld to Jacaranda easy to adapt to?
Most of your fans know you as the popular radio DJ from Highveld and, now, Jacaranda FM. However, not everyone knows where you started out. When did you discover your talent and passion for presenting? From a very young age, I was completely taken in by radio. The Rotherham family grew up watching little or no television and I recall always wanting to be the “little man in the speakers.” At the age of 10 I presented “Rotherham Radio” from the back of the Kombi returning from a family holiday. Somehow radio has always attracted me. For how long were you involved in your high school radio station and how did your career develop before your big break at Highveld? I was involved with Radio Benoni High right up until the end of Matric. After my National Service, I went on to work at, and manage, a number of other stations. This was long before satellite radio became commonplace and, instead of a fancy studio operating out of a head office somewhere, large shopping centres and bigger retail brands had their own stations which were based in-store. I did my thing at the Boksburg Hypermarket where we ran “Hyper Radio.” I also cut my teeth at Bruma Fleamarket where we ran Fleamarket Radio. Around this time, community radio started taking off and I presented a few shows at “Radio Good News 93.9FM” every week. While all of this was happening, I was also a presenter for the SADF Radio Programme – Forces 2000 which was broadcast once a week. How did you make it into Highveld? Highveld Stereo used to belong to the SABC and was one of their regional stations. In 1997, Primedia Broadcasting purchased Highveld and within a matter of months, the station was turned on its head. Although still an AC (Adult Contemporary) format, new ownership meant changes and this included the presenter line-up. I had been attending regular auditions for a couple of years while Highveld was still part of the SABC and the feedback was always the same... “You sound great and have potential... but you’re too young.” Once the “new” Highveld was up and running, I again contacted the station and sent through audition tapes. I was asked to spend a few nights sitting in on the late night show so I could see how commercial radio worked but heard nothing else for a while
Joining Jacaranda felt very much like being on air for the first time. Although I was with Highveld for nearly 14 years and had far more experience when I went on air with Jacaranda, my first show on a new station was equally daunting. It was a new station, different equipment, an unfamiliar studio and there was the added pressure of talking Afrikaans – something I’d never thought I would do as part of my professional career. You have interviewed many artists in your career. Which interview still stands out? During my time on The Rude Awakening, we got to do some incredible stuff. Lionel Richie came in one morning and I will never forget putting on a dress and high heels to sing Three Times a Lady to him as part of a RAW talent show we put on. There I was on stage, dressed like a drag queen singing Lionel Richie’s song to him as a judge.I’ll also never forget an interview with Jeff Wayne some years back after he re-released his musical version of The War of the Worlds. This was a major highlight for me as the first CD I ever bought was his War of the Worlds. You recently finished your second Jukebox Trivia game. Has it been officially launched? Yes, the all new, Jukebox Trivia card game is out and on the shelves at CNA stores. I love music and I love trivia and so developing a game that includes these passions has been very fulfilling. It took many hours and was lots of hard work but hearing from people who have played and enjoyed Jukebox Trivia is very rewarding. What do you enjoy about the game? Is there a twist or a different edge to the second one? The new Jukebox Trivia is a completely new game with fresh content and questions. I realised that the previous versions of the game contained quite difficult questions and so this new version is easier to play. It’s also great value for money as the game includes 2 versions in one set: “Kopkrapper” for those who think they know their music and “Lekker Easy” for fast fun and questions everyone will know the answers to. Any advice for aspiring radio-heads? I don’t think radio should ever be about becoming well-known, getting your face on a magazine cover or striving to become a so-called celeb - I hate the word - shouldn’t even feature. As much as it’s good to grow and develop, I have little time for people who use the platform purely as a springboard to other things. Radio is also a very generic term because there are so many different facets of this business. “Getting into Radio” is far more than becoming a presenter or DJ. Putting together the sound that comes out of the speaker is a complex process and involves many people with different skills.
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Orlando Pirates lift the Black Label trophy after beating Kaizer Chiefs 6 – 5 in a penalty shootout. Photo From Supersport.com
Lovers of South African football were forced to endure 90 minutes of joyless football this past Saturday, as Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs locked horns in the Soweto Derby. The Carling Black Label Cup gave fans the opportunity to vote for their favourite players via SMS during the preparation stages of the competition – the fans had one of their own coaching both teams respectfully, yet fans gained very little joy from the game. The first half of the Soweto Derby, which always raises expectations from fans from both sides, was uninspiring and saw Chiefs making their first change before the 20 minutes mark. Reneilwe Letsholonyane’s almost goal and Thabo Matlaba’s 35 minutes shot were the only two talking points resulting from the first half. The second half of the game was no different; the teams’ performance however did not spoil the mood at the FNB Stadium as fans began to sing and dance to keep themselves entertained. Chiefs were granted a golden opportunity to turn the game on its head as they were awarded a penalty after George Lebese was brought down in the box; George Maluleka struck his shot against the crossbar. The final whistle blew and the sides were still deadlocked, meaning that the game would have to be decided on penalties. The shootout was perhaps the most exciting part of the game and ended with Pirates edging Chiefs 6 – 5, as Thabo Matlaba converted his sudden death spot kick.
Leeuwenhof speel in finale
Local selected for SA hockey team
GOUE LEEUS LIGA: 0/15 rugbyspeler, Jan Marais, in aksie gedurende die Goue Leeus finaal.
Aidan Mailey, a Grade 10 pupil at St Andrew’s School for Girls, has been selected for the U/16 South African hockey team.
Leeuwenhof Akademie het onlangs baie goed in verskeie sport finale gevaar.
BRONS: Die 0/10 netbalspan verower brons medaljes by die ISASA finale.