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It is said, where there’s a will, there’s a way. In a book on parenting, entitled “Dare to Discipline,” child-rearing expert Dr James Dobson speaks of the power of a person’s will. He said some desperate parents had sought his counsel after they couldn’t get their child to eat his dinner, specifically, his peas. The child’s frustrated father wrestled with the toddler the entire evening, eventually ending up with his sleeves rolled up and the fork with peas on it poised in front of the child’s nonbudging lips. When he did manage to get a few peas in, the tight-lipped child refused to swallow. According to Dr Dobson, when bedtime came, the parents decided to surrender to their child’s iron will and carried him off to bed – peas in mouth and all. The next morning, the child’s mother found a small pile of mushy green next to his bed. This paper is filled with stories of iron will. Rain on Wednesday morning last week didn’t stop the determined SA Fed Cup team from taking to the courts and playing in the open
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air, with raindrops running down their cheeks (see back page). A party of good food and company couldn’t stop the Bedfordview police’s determination to do their service with excellence. They left festivities at the Hellenic Cyprus Club on Thursday morning to attend to the shoot-out at the Bedford Centre (see page 3). One of my favourite stories of strong will in this edition is of Ella Bella Constantinides who went for voice training to sing at her wedding to beau Mark Leitz (see page 4). Ella Bella wasn’t ashamed to tell me, she sang so dreadfully the first coach she approached refused to train her – even when she said she would pay her to do the job. But she was determined to sing, and sing she did! Ella Bella’s song was the crowning moment of the fabulous Old Year’s Eve wedding - because the song came from her heart. This week, the tame TIMES says goodbye to two beautiful ladies who will be leaving us to pursue other endeavours. Both have a strong faith in the Lord and I know it will only be a matter of time before we hear of their successes in their chosen life paths. We will miss you, Laurelle Williams and Lisa Katzke. Whatever you’re facing, whatever you set out to do this year – remember, if there’s a will, there’s a way. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Phil: 4 vs 13).
invited to attend short story workshop Writers 2000, in association with allaboutwriting, will offer a writing workshop for anyone interested in learning more about short story writing on 28 February. The workshop will be held at the Inyoni Creek Clubhouse at the Rand Aid complex, corner of Wordsworth and Modderfontein Roads. The allaboutwriting team of internationally published novelist and Journalism lecturer, Joanne Richards, and award-winning scriptwriter, Richard Beynon, will run the workshop. Some of the things they will show participants how to do are: set a story in motion, create characters that keep the story moving along, maintain the highest stakes, structure a story to have the greatest impact and come to a dramatic climax and a satisfying resolution. The workshop will take place from 9:30 to noon on the day and participants must bring their own writing materials or computers. A fee of R200 for non-members and R175 for members of Writers 2000 is payable. allaboutwriting runs a number of writing courses of a high standard and this one is not to be missed if you have an interest in writing. Space is limited, so book your place soon. For more information, email W2000@telkomsa.net or call 082 924 5735/011 039 8115. CAPTIVATING: Joanne Richards will present the workshop.
Little Eden thanks sponsors The staff of Little Eden Home for the Mentally Handicapped recently acknowledged Newsclip Media Monitoring for their support of the society since 2003, by providing them with pro bono services that make a great difference to the organization. The services that are being rendered to them on an ongoing basis continue to
be of exceptional value to Little Eden, as they enable the society to monitor the effectiveness of their marketing and public relations campaigns continuously throughout the year. Little Eden relies on the general public, corporates and businesses for assistance, both financial and otherwise. To support them, call 011 609 7246.
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heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za Thursday morning last week (28 January) began as a day of celebration for Bedfordview police officials who had gathered at the Hellenic Cyprus Club in Bedfordview to celebrate the service of Lieutenant Colonel Johan Fourie, who has just retired from the police force after 42 years. The tame TIMES was present at the morning’s celebrations and the jovial mood of the police officials was captured in a series of celebratory photographs. Less than two hours later, the same police officers who had been relaxing and enjoying the farewell ceremony of their colleague, could be seen combing the centre to find evidence to bring the suspects to book. According to Bedford Centre marketing manager Nikki Savides, SBV Services cash-in-transit guards were attacked by armed robbers at the centre around 11:15. During the attempted robbery, there was an exchange of fire, and two robbers, two SBV guards and two shoppers were injured. “Our Thursday celebrations were greatly disturbed,” said Sergeant Mduduza Nhlabathi, Bedfordview police spokesman, who said the announcement had interrupted the morning’s proceedings, as police had to be despatched immediately to attend to the chaos. “We were informed that civilians and tenants were trapped in the centre, some hiding in fear, and suspects were running loose in the centre and shooting.” The news shook the entire community and became a spectacle on Facebook and online sites, even while the crime was still unfolding. Ward 20 councillor Jill Humphreys posted on her Facebook page at the time of the incident: “Shoot out at the Bedford Centre. Stay away!” Other Facebook users at the centre during
the crime wrote: “Bedford ruthless attack took place where it did, is a injured. Thank you. Management is proud Centre: shots fired. Cops reflection of what we live with in this country, of Bedford’s security record and wishes have arrived. Absolute rather than an indictment of the centre. The to assure our customers and tenants that chaos. Reports of people who perpetrated the attack could be, security has and will always be a priority.” injuries. Still hiding in and are, everywhere. They are around us, The photographs taken at the Hellenic the back of Exclusive behind us in a queue, next to us in a coffee Cyprus Club capture a moment in time, but books. Panic and tears,” shop. Life goes on. Our prayers are with the also serve as a reminder that a policeman and: “We’ve been told by injured and traumatized people who were is always on duty. Lieutenant Colonel Johan Fourie may now be retired, but for the rest of police to stay where we affected.” are. There’s a young girl here “We wish to assure our customers and the force, it is business as usual. who witnessed three people being tenants that we constantly review our security shot. It’s believed they targeted one of the infrastructure in order to ensure that the risk * SBV Services is offering a R500 000 reward to all at the centre is substantially reduced,” for any information leading to the arrest of banks, but everything is still crazy.” The news circulated at an impressive pace said Savides. “We are thankful and relieved the suspects involved in Thursday’s armed across digital platforms and through the that there were no fatalities. We are also robbery incident at the centre. community. It was alleged that the criminals grateful to those Bedford staff members and tenants who assisted the had enjoyed a cup of coffee at one of the centre’s restaurants before going on the rampage which terrorized the community. Police eventually arrested two of the suspects and the rest fled in a white Toyota vehicle, according to authorities on the scene. In the aftermath of the shock of the traumatic incident, dazed shoppers gathered outside demarcated areas in the centre, talking among themselves about the appalling incident which had violated their sense of security. “The events that took place at Bedford Centre today have shocked and appalled this community,” said Councillor Humphreys after the incident. “Bedford Centre is HONOURABLE POLICE OFFICERS: Photos were taken of police officers on Thursday a beautiful place where we feel safe. morning at the Hellenic Cyprus Club, just hours before they were called out to attend to Surrounded by familiar, well-run, pristine the incident at the Bedford Centre. shops and restaurants, it is indeed a mall that could pass muster with the best in the world. Yesterday, our haven was shattered.” Savides said following the incident, the process of cash-in-transit delivery at the centre would be urgently reviewed and assessed so that this function was moved away from the public spaces at the centre: “We can look forward to changes that will improve safety,” she said. “We need to keep a perspective,” said Councillor Humphreys. “The fact that this CRIME SCENE: The Bedford Centre was a scene of chaos on Thursday morning.
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Heather Djunga heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za Miss Earth South Africa organizer Ella Bella Lietz nee Constantinides said her husband Mark had always found innovative ways to express his love for her, but his marriage proposal to her was something out of this world. The couple was married on Old Year’s Eve and have settled in Bedfordview. She told the tame TIMES about one of the most special moments of her life, the day she agreed to Mark’s marriage proposal: “I was in Cape Town for work with the Miss Earth South Africa food security programme and was sent an invitation for a social media workshop at the top of Table Mountain. The workshop was about the wonders of Instagram and ‘the power of the single image.’ Interested as I was to learn more, I was more excited to make my way up Table Mountain for the first time. Looking back, I realize the hash tags connected with the workshop were suspicious: #LoveIntheCity #SpecialMoments #OnceInaLifetime. Still, I didn’t expect that my sister and Mark had teamed together to pull off what was about to be the biggest surprise of my life.” Ella said, once up Table Mountain, she called her mother and sister to ask who she was to look out for on the mountain. “They told me to look out for the team in yellow T-shirts. As I was waiting, Mark approached me in a suit from behind. Seeing him, I melted. After a short walk and talk, the man of my dreams when down on one knee and asked me to be his wife and the mother of his children.” She said they decided to make their wedding on Old Year’s Eve as
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Bedfordview resident Vanessa Dos Santos’s love for her son Steven has resulted in her climbing the professional ladder to become the president of Down Syndrome International. Steven, 20 years old in April, was born with Down Syndrome. He is Vanessa’s third child and has two brothers, aged 31 and 27. Dos Santos told the tame TIMES she got involved with Down Syndrome South Africa when Steven was just three months old. “Since then I’ve had an amazing journey, first becoming the chairperson of the Gauteng branch and then the national body, Down Syndrome South Africa. In 2012, I was elected as president of Down Syndrome International. This has been a huge responsibility,” she said. She said one of the highlights of her work, included meeting Nelson Mandela at the Special Olympics in Ireland in 2003. “I got so involved in the disability sector that I wanted to better myself, so in 2010 I completed my Masters in Philosophy (MPhil) in Disability Studies at the University of Cape Town. There have been so many other amazing things I’ve experienced.” Dos Santos said one of the biggest challenges of having a child with Down Syndrome had been trying to get Steven into school. She said having help at home had alleviated some of the stresses parents experience caring for a Down Syndrome child. “I have an incredible nanny, Cassie, who has been with the family for almost 18 years. I wouldn’t have been able to do the work I do without her and without the support of my mother and family. We include Steven in all aspects of our lives. He has now completed school and is at home at the moment, so we do various activities
with him such as swimming, going shopping and eating out (which he loves) as well as equine therapy (horse riding for special needs children).” She encourages other mothers with children living with Down Syndrome not to give up and to “reach further than the sky. Your child will amaze you more than you will ever know. After diagnosis give it time and you will see having a child with special needs is not all that bad. Steven has taught me to be tolerant of differences and to appreciate life. I ask people to please educate themselves on Down syndrome, read up about and treat our children just like you would treat any other child. One of the biggest misunderstandings about Down syndrome is that people with it can’t learn. We’ve had many who have learned three different languages, are working, driving cars and so forth. Given the opportunity, people with Down syndrome can learn so much more than what most people believe. Get to know someone with Down syndrome and they will certainly teach you a thing or two.” MOM’S JOY: Steven Dos Santos
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Shaun squeals with delight and his spirit lifts in flight as the music therapy session begins. This is evident on his radiant face. Despite being wheelchair-bound, he has dancing hope in his eyes. Across from him sits Gift who gives a wide grin as the therapist introduces each child in turn into her song. Shaun and Gift are just two of the 180 residents who call Little Eden Home for the Mentally Handicapped in Edenvale home. The story of how Little Eden was started is nothing short of miraculous. Even more miraculous is the selfless love the residents in its care are given by the establishment’s staff, who offer their love no strings attached.
The tame TIMES was taken on a tour of the home and told some of the resident’s stories by Little Eden representatives, who not only know the residents’ names, and in many instances, their ages – but also each one’s story. “We have special staff here,” said Nichollette Muthige, public relations officer for Little Eden. “They put in extra care. As many as 180 sets of teeth are diligently brushed twice a day. Some residents need to have food suctioned from their lungs after each meal and the staff do this for them, without complaining. Despite some of the residents having heartbreaking stories, the love the staff has for them makes this a place of joy.”
Little Eden Home for Mentally Handicapped’s annual fete will take place on 28 February at the corner of Harris Avenue and Wagenaar Road, Edenvale, from 9am to 1pm. Entrance is R5 per person and the theme is Hollywood. Dress up as your favourite Hollywood actor or actress to stand a chance to win a prize. Proceeds from the day will go to the home. For more information, call 011 609 7246.
CAPTIVATED: A music therapy session begins at Little Eden Home for the Mentally Handicapped. Harford Sports Promotions. When: 8 February, 6am Where: Saheti School, Senderwood Contact: www.pnpmarathon.co.za
Ward 20 meeting This will include a presentation on the proposed Regional Spatial Development Framework. When: 4 February, from 6pm Where: Bedfordview Library Auditorium, Hawley Road, Bedfordview Contact: 082 450 0128 Lido Hotel Night Market Come enjoy romance with Lido Hotel Night Market in our Lapa Restaurant with Upper Deck. Food and gift stalls, live music and dance. When: 6 February, from 6pm to 10pm. Where: Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof. Contact: 082 349 9924 or marita@lidohotel. co.za (Marita). Pick ‘n Pay Marathon and Half-Marathon Put on your running shoes for the Pick ‘n Pay Marathon, presented by Momentum in collaboration with the Jeppe Quondam Athletics Club and
Household Consumers’ League AGM Meet with a group of passionate men and women, to discuss relevant community and consumer issues. When: 11 February, from 9.30am Where: James Sadie Library Auditorium, Hawley Road, Bedfordview Contact: loizides@b2einternet.co.za ABC Ladies Club A vibrant group of women meet for an indulgent breakfast and guest speaker presentation. When: 12 February, from 10am Where: Mercure Hotel, Bedfordview Contact: 082 449 0492 Grief Share Course Valuable course for people who have lost a loved one either long ago or recently and are still battling to come to terms with their grief. When: 12 March, from 6pm Where: 61 6th Ave Edenvale. Contact: birgitte@emc.org.za
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Y O P I N I ON U R Opinion piece by Palesa Yates The recent looting of foreign spaza shops in Soweto has grabbed headlines, concerned investors and had government washing their hands of the problem with words like “criminality” and “xenophobia.” Is the problem really that simple, though? Are the reasons for the stealing of millions of rands worth of stock [http://www.citypress. co.za/news/counting-cost-sowetos-looting/ ] just jealousy, criminality and xenophobia – or is the situation more complex? While jealousy plays a part in the looting, it is not the whole story. Black apartheid entrepreneur Richard Maponya himself said in 2013, “that white businesspeople and foreigners should not be allowed to dominate business in townships. ‘Soweto has suddenly become a place where white businesspeople want to do business, when small entrepreneurs of the area should be given an opportunity to own business here.’ ” [http://www.citypress.co.za/business/beereal-thing-richard-maponya/] In the past ten years, there has been a wave of big supermarkets and filling station shops moving into many townships like never before. In many cases, the only businesspeople able to undercut their prices are the Somali, Pakistani and Bangladeshi shopowners who sell their cut-price products from behind bars, looking more like banktellers than friendly corner shopowners. Many sources claim that foreign spazaowners are undocumented foreigners, who pay no tax to the South African government and bribe the police with airtime and colddrinks to turn a blind eye. A visit to any one of our Gauteng townships will reveal a sharp contrast between their typically wellstocked and secured premises and the makeshift plastic sheets held up by sticks that locals generally sell their spinach, bananas and amakipkip (sweet, coloured popcorn) from. So jealousy is no doubt a factor when foreigners are targetted, but it is not the only one. The looting frenzy in Soweto allegedly started with the shooting of a South African 14-year-old by a foreign spaza-owner. The same thing happened in Etwatwa, Daveyton
late in October last year, although it was not as widely reported - apparently a young nyaope addict was caught stealing from a Pakistani-owned shop and shot in the foot by the owner. Local residents then sent all the foreign spaza-owners in the area packing, but not for long - they are now all back in business. If government does not blame the problem on criminality and xenophobia, it will be forced to admit that its policies have failed to make inroads into South Africa’s massive problems of unemployment and corruption; and, of course, next month the Honourable Malema will be back in Parliament telling our President to “pay back the money.” According to an old Zimbabwean proverb, “a fish rots from the head down.” So how can our first citizen expect standards of integrity from the poor, the uneducated and the unemployed that he himself does not display? How can government urge local entrepreneurs to work together to compete with foreign spaza-owners when the latter have a reputation of non-payment of taxes, unfair labour practices, bribery of the authorities, possession of illegal weapons and even impregnation of local young girls? Who should parents report their suspicions to when they believe their children are in danger of being shot by trigger-happy shopowners with illegal weapons who have the police on their payroll? The recent spate of looting – although an example of inexcusable public violence and criminality - was perhaps not so much about unrestrained thuggery as targeted retribution and intimidation. According to the City Press, “Next to Sea Point, there is a shop owned by a South African. It was not plundered. All foreign-owned tuck shops in Zola North were closed this week.” [http://www. citypress.co.za/news/cops-told-us-loot/] The Sunday Times printed a photograph on their front page of a wall with the spray-painted message “Somalis, hands off our spazas.” [250115] In the meantime, however, poor Soweto consumers who rely on the low prices charged by foreign spaza-owners will have less food to put on their plates. Those renting premises to foreigners may also suffer.
LOCAL HAWKERS: are often much less well resourced than foreign spaza-owners.
Lizeth Kotze lizeth.kotze@tametimes.co.za On average 31 motor vehicles are hijacked every day. Modi Operandi used by hijackers You can be hijacked: • in the driveways of residential areas • while stationed at any traffic sign or intersection • while stationary next to the road, for example, while answering your cellphone • at post offices and parking areas, or you may be followed after leaving the filling station with the objective of hijacking your vehicle where it is quiet • at schools when dropping off or picking up children • while the vehicle is idling when loading or offloading passengers • when advertising your vehicle for sale (Test drive method) • by bogus Police or Traffic Officers (Blue light scenario) HOW TO AVOID A HIJACK SITUATION: Approaching and entering your driveway: • Be extra alert 2km from your house. Switch off the car radio and concentrate on your surroundings. • Remember to stop your vehicle just on the inside of the gate and select reverse gear while waiting for the gate to close. This creates confusion and may buy you a few seconds for the gate to close completely behind you. • Check your driveway and street before you leave or enter your premises. • Make sure your driveway is well lit and clear from shrubbery where perpetrators can hide. • If you see unknown pedestrians close to your residential address, do not turn into your driveway, but pass it and go back later. • Get to know your neighbours. • Be aware of vehicles parked close to your address with occupants inside them. • Be alert if your animals do not greet you at the gate as usual. • Phone your home and ask for someone to make sure your driveway is safe and to open and close the gate for you. • When returning home after dark, ensure that an outside light is on, or have someone meet you at the gate. • If at any time you have to open the gate yourself, make sure nobody suspicious is around and the road is clear. Stop right in front of your gate. Do not switch off the vehicle, leave the key in the ignition, get out and close the door (to avoid creating temptation). Then open the gate. Drive in and close the gate immediately behind you. • If you have small children in the vehicle, take the key with you (this is the only exception). You need the key as a “negotiating tool”. The perpetrators want your vehicle and you want your children. • If your children are old enough, it is advised that they exit the vehicle with you when
opening the gate so that you are all separated from the vehicle should an attack occur. Parking your vehicle: • Check rear-view mirror to ensure you are not being followed. • Never sit in your parked vehicle without being conscious of your surroundings. When entering your vehicle and while driving: • Have your key ready, but not visible. • Inspect the inside and outside of the vehicle before unlocking it. Check underneath your vehicle for items placed under the wheels. • Always drive with your windows closed and doors locked. • When stopping behind another vehicle, leave half a vehicle's length in front of your vehicle to make an emergency escape if necessary. • Avoid driving through unfamiliar areas. • Avoid driving late at night or early in the morning when the roads are quiet. • Drive in the centre lane away from pedestrians where possible. • If possible, never drive alone. • NEVER, EVER pick up strangers. • Never follow routine routes when driving; change them on a regular basis. Information you should know: If your vehicle is hijacked or stolen, report it promptly to the SAPS. Make sure you have the vehicle details: model, colour, vehicle identification and registration numbers available to assist with the recovery of the vehicle. When forced to drive with a hijacker, be observant without making direct eye contact and try to memorize as many details as possible. If confronted by a hijacker: • Do not lose your temper, or threaten or challenge the hijacker. • Do exactly as told by the hijacker(s). • Do not resist, especially if the hijacker has a weapon. Surrender your vehicle and move away. Try to put as much distance between yourself and the hijacker(s) as speedily as possible. • Do not reach for your purse or valuables. Leave everything in the vehicle. • Do not make eye contact with the hijacker. He may perceive this behavior as a threat. • Keep your hands still and visible to the hijacker, so as to reassure him you will not resist. • Do not speak too fast (if you are able to talk) and do not make sudden movements. • Gather as much information as possible without posing a threat. Your life is worth more than your vehicle! National Hijack Prevention Academy 073 161 2344 012 661 1388 www.hijack.co.za
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Shanahan House was recently the winner of Holy Rosary High School’s annual interhouse gala on 23 January. The house won the event with a total of 455 points.
READY TO GO: Grade 8 learners from St Benedict’s College prepare to go on a special Grade 8 camp.
WINNERS: Seen here are the Shanahan House Matrics with the interhouse gala trophy. They are: Robyn Patmore, Alexia D’Alessio, Simone Kell, Stefania Benigno, Kathryn Brandt (house captain), Jamie Kench, Gemma Bradford, Theané Dietrich, Erin Walker, Emma Li and Lauren Coppin. In the front are Mmasediba Mathabatha, Carly Brazer and Kayla da Costa.
Rowers from St Andrew’s School for Girls achieved a bronze medal for their performance in the Boat Race in Port Alfred over the December holidays. DETERMINED: The talented crew from St Andrew’s School for Girls comprises: Nicole Simoes, Paige Badenhorst, Jamey Bulloch, Rosanne Bentley, Ashley Kettles and Coreen Walstra (Coach).
The CTI Education Group Bedfordview Campus recently held a Challenge Week, designed to welcome newcomers to the facility and build student-student and student-teacher relationships “There are a lot of bad connotations regarding college and university initiation,” said student liaisons manager and student representative council (SRC) leader Natalie Cage, “This is why we called it a ‘challenge’ because we wanted to steer away from these negative connotations. We wanted learners to come together in an atmosphere of fun.” She said some of the events had included a dance-off, egg-and-spoon race, and 30 Seconds game challenge. Learners were divided into teams and could come up with their own names and war cries.
“We were amazed by the creativity and thought put into each event. Some of the names were Trauma, TNT, the Silent Assassins and JK, among others.” “This is the first year we have had an initiation week and we consider it a pilot project. We have already seen the impact it has had on campus morale and we plan to run it every year. We have realized student life on campus is very important and we have put together a full programme of social activities for the college students. This, of course, has been orchestrated keeping their work in mind!” “It’s really a case of a happy student is a productive student,” said campus director Jowilna Storm.
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Rainy weather doesn’t stop determined tennis stars Rainy weather on Wednesday morning last week (28 January) coud not stop the determined tennis stars of the Kia SA FED Cup team from embarking on an extensive four-day training camp at the Bedfordview Country Club. The camp was held in preparation for the upcoming FED Cup tournament in Estonia, where the team from South Africa,
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including Chanel Simmonds, Ilze Hattingh, Michelle Sammons and Chani Scheepers, will face the hosts as well as Bosnia Herzegovina, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Egypt and Slovenia in the roundrobin competition to be played at the Tere Tennis Centre. The women’s team kicked off their training camp with a media briefing session in which official National Blazers were handed to them and coach Earl Grainger, by Tennis South Africa. Grainger said they expected some tough competition in Estonia but he believed they had a strong team and had a fair chance. “We are going there to win,” he said. The South African team left for Estonia on 31 January.
SUCCESSFUL: The KIA South African Fed Cup squad, from left: Nicole Petchey, Mila Hartig, Lindsay Truscott, Nadine de Villiers, Rouxanne Janse Van Rensburg, Michelle Sammons, Ilze Hattingh, Chanel Simmonds and team Captain Earl Grainger during a practice session held at the Bedforview Country Club on Wednesday.
TALENTED: The KIA South African Fed Cup Team, Ilze Hattingh, Chanel Simmonds and Michelle Sammons. Absent from the picture is South African number one Chani Scheepers who will be joining the team in Estonia after competing at the Australian Open.
Women gear up for Spar runners’ challenge CANSA RELAY
South Africa’s top woman road-runners runners on the points table, making it have a lot to look forward to this year, worthwhile for runners to compete in all with massive increases in the prize five races. money for the Spar Women’s 10km The top runners in the different age categories will also Challenge Grand Prix series. THE GRAND PRIX SERIES WAS receive increased money, The Grand Prix series INTRODUCED IN 2007, AND HAS prize with the first on was introduced in BECOME SOUTH AFRICA’S BIGGEST AND the ladder in her 2007, and has become MOST PRESTIGIOUS WOMEN’S ROADcategory receiving South Africa’s biggest RUNNING SERIES. R4 000. and most prestigious The second prize is women’s road-running R3 000 and the third prize, R1 500. series. The top runners in the five challenge races The first race in the 2015 Grand Prix series held around the country earn Grand Prix will be run in Cape Town on March 29. The points from each race. The 2015 winner Port Elizabeth race takes place on May 9 will pocket a cheque for R150 000. The and the Durban event is on June 7. The STAR RUNNER: The winner of the 2014 SPAR second prize has been increased from Pretoria race, which is the only afternoon Grand Prix, Daina-Lebo Phalula of Soweto, with R20 000 to R50 000, and the third prize is race, takes place on Saturday August 29, her trophy at the 2014 SPAR Grand Prix awards and the final race on the calendar is in now R30 000. at the Wanderers Club in Illovo, Johannesburg There are cash prizes for the top 15 Johannesburg, on October 11.
FOR LIFE 2015 Registrations are now open for The Cansa Relay for Life East Rand race which will take place at St Dominics School in Boksburg on 20 and 21 March. This year’s theme is Stars and Stripes and participants are urged to dress up according to the theme. Grab your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues and enter your teams to help in the fight against cancer. Pricing: R100 for adults and children 13 years and above, R50 for children ages 6 – 12 years, No charge for children under 6 or for cancer survivors For more information about the race and for registration forms, contact event chair Jeff Youngman on 084 681 6347 or info@ jemphotography.co.za, or Cansa staff partner Sharon Britz on 083 460 6532 or sbritz@cansa.org.za.
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