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Friends of Brainstorm
FOR A GOOD CAUSE: Camargue hands over a donation of R101,500 to The Brainstorm Support Group.
Natasha Kotze natasha.kotze@tametimes.co.za Mitch Marescia’s Good Samaritan act has had far-reaching consequences and has benefitted many of the Brainstorm Support Group in Benoni. About 10 years ago, Mitch was driving his kids to school when they noticed a man lying in the gutter. Mitch pulled over and saw that the man had been severely beaten, with his brain showing, and there was a ‘river of blood’ flowing down the gutter. He called for an ambulance as he was too afraid to move the injured man, fearing that any movement might kill him - but, because
he stopped and called for help, Mitch saved the life of Sapa sportsjournalist Larry Lombaard, who had been beaten and left for dead. Larry lived to tell the tale and, despite having suffered brain damage, clearly remembers why he was attacked. As a sports journalist he was very active in getting stories related to the build-up of the 2010 Soccer World Cup. “I got a bad taste story about drug lords wanting to sabotage money centres during the 2010 World Cup,” Larry remembers. One of the focuses of the drug lords was prostitution, and these men apparently discovered that there were not enough
prostitutes to cater for the needs of those coming to visit South Africa. As a result, Larry explains, the drug lords trapped school children into prostitution by first getting them hooked on drugs, which they gave to the kids freely, and then forcing the children to sell their bodies in order to get their next ‘fix.’ Larry was able to reach some of the children who had been through this hell and was busy investigating the story in order to expose the terrible acts suffered by these and other children. His efforts, however, did not go unnoticed and he received a warning from the drug lords, who told him to stop investigating the
story or he would be sorry - and so, while attending a sports awards ceremony, Larry was confronted by 10 men sent by the drug lords. They waited for him next to his car, which was the only car still in the lot when he reached it, and beat him with knobkieries, metal bars and other bone-breaking tools. They broke most of the bones on the left side of his body and hit him repeatedly in the head before leaving him for dead in the gutter where he was found a few hours later by Mitch and his kids. Today Larry is part of the Brainstorm group which caters for people with head injuries. Story continues on page 2.
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CELEBRATION TIME: The Brainstorm Support Group with staff from Camargue who took part in the Karoo to Coast Challenge. Two years ago, Peter Downham, who worked for Camargue, a specialized liability management company of which Mitch is the MD, was having coffee with Nicolette Scott, a facilitator at Brainstorm, when she told him Larry’s story. Peter recognized the story and phoned Mitch to ask him if they were talking about the same man, and, as fate would have it, the connections between Larry and Mitch grew. Mitch and Peter then got Camargue involved with the Brainstorm group to help raise some much needed funds. Last year the group raised around R45,000 during the Karoo to Coast Cycle Challenge in which the public sponsored cyclists for each kilometre completed. This year, the challenge raised R50,750 and the company decided to match that amount to raise a total of R101,500 for the Brainstorm group. “I am delighted to be part of the friends of Brainstorm and I am grateful to those who have given of their time to help them,” said Mitch.
FRIENDS FOR LIFE: Larry Lombaard and his saviour Mitch Marescia. Founder-member Sheldene Reynolds said they will use the donation to buy a bus in order to transport members who are in need of their services. For further information on Brainstorm, contact Nicolette Scott on 081 385 8949.
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Good service delivery On 21 January I walked into the Boksburg North SAPS Client Service Centre to conduct some business. My first impression was that it was spotlessly clean and tidy, both inside the centre and outside. The members inside were immaculate, courteous and efficient. Thank you to Constable Jan Maserame, Constable Donald Khoza and the lady who took my fingerprints. I received first class service! Thank you Boksburg North SAPS and well done! Barbara from Impala Park
VALENTINE’S VIOLINIST: The beautiful sounds of the violin will set the tone for romance at Carnival City this Valentine’s Day. Professional violinist and songstress, Cristina Rodrigues, will meander the walkways entertaining guests with captivating renditions of timeless love songs on 14 February between 6pm and 10pm. Elegant and sophisticated, the talented performer is known for effortlessly floating her vocals and her violin – a melodic mix of honeyed notes and raspy interludes – between musical genres. Guests visiting Carnival City on Valentine’s Day can savour the soothing sound of Rodrigues’s violin at no cost.
White racism alive and kicking in Boksburg In the 16 January issue of the Boksburg Advertiser there was an advertisement placed for young people to apply for jobs with an international company. The advert was in Afrikaans. I called the number to establish the type of industry, as I had a candidate, a black individual with journalism qualifications, available. The lady answering the call immediately informed me that the position had been filled – our conversation was in Afrikaans. The next day I asked a white Afrikaans lady to call the same number and she was invited to submit her CV, as all the positions were still available! This is but one of several incidents of racism/discrimination that I have personally experienced, in public parks, entertainment areas and in the commercial field. Just two days before this incident, I and a senior (black) police officer stood for five minutes waiting to be attended to by one of two spares shop salesmen (white). They spend the entire five minutes helping one white customer. I have publicly raised the issue of white racism before and received angry denials from all quarters of the white community of Boksburg. I am once more appealing to white people to do some honest introspection and correct their behaviour before it is too late. Alfred Woodington, Boksburg resident
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Two awards for Carnival City
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PETERS ACHIEVERS: Tienie van Wyk (Maintenance Manager), Michelle Smith (Marketing Manager), Emma Mothibi (Group Project Manager), Annemie Turk (General Manager), Anthea Myatt (Financial Manager) and Vikesh Naidoo (IT Manager) with the two Professional Management Review (PMR) Diamond Arrow Awards that were presented to Carnival City at the awards function recently. Carnival City has been rated tops in a survey by Professional Management Review (PMR), a well known South African publication for business executives and decision-makers. At the awards ceremony for the Ekurhuleni region, the complex, which includes a casino, conference facilities, retail areas, restaurants, a spa and the luxury Carnival Club Hotel, received the Diamond Arrow Award in the category, Business Sector: Casinos / Entertainment Centres, and the Diamond Arrow Award in the Business Sector: Companies / Institutions Held in WELL DONE: Carnival City’s general manager, High Esteem as Good Corporate Annemie Turk, with the two Professional Management Citizens. Review (PMR) Diamond Arrow Awards that were A Diamond Arrow Award is the presented to Carnival City at the awards function highest accolade that can be recently. achieved by companies in these categories. Survey respondents – which awards programme also provides an included government officials and corporate opportunity for companies and institutions representatives, including CEOs, business- to recognize teams or divisions for all their owners, and directors based in Ekurhuleni hard work. After all, there is a successful – rated Carnival City highly across all team behind each successful and highlyrated enterprise,” says Johan Hatting (CEO) indicators. In the survey, companies and institutions from PMR.africa. were rated according to the following criteria: “We are obviously delighted that Carnival City has been acknowledged as a leading • Companies/institutions that have done company and an economic and community the most to enhance the economic growth influencer in the Ekurhuleni region. That we received such an excellent rating, based and development of the province on the perceptions of PMR’s professional • Levels of managerial expertise • Implementation of corporate governance readership, is a great source of pride. The award bears testimony to our employees’ principles commitment to service excellence, quality, • Brand awareness professionalism and innovation. As • Levels of innovation ambassadors living out the values of Sun The purpose of the survey is to profile International, they have helped build Carnival Ekurhuleni as a growth point, potential City into a respected brand and preferred investment area and tourism and business leisure and entertainment destination. We destination for local and international are focussed on continually improving and investors. It also serves to measure raising the bar to ensure that Carnival City companies, institutions, government entities remains a respected corporate citizen, and and individuals on their contribution to the a premium-rated destination,” says Michelle economic growth and development of the Smith, Marketing Manager at Carnival City. province. The awards are the culmination of this research process whereby companies and institutions are rated based on respondents’ perceptions, with a strong focus on evaluating and measuring customer service and customer satisfaction. “The purpose of the awards is to celebrate excellence. Through the awards we can acknowledge excellence and set a benchmark for others to aspire to. The
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Women in business celebrate 15 years
COMMITTED: The East Rand Business Women’s committee. East Rand Business Women celebrates its 15th birthday this year. “It was started as a platform for women in business to network, share ideas and create a common ground where we could work together to grow our businesses, mentor each other when and if necessary, but at the same time – to have a bit of fun,” says member
Glynis Holdsworth. The members are all women – although from time to time, depending on the speaker, they do have a couple of men attending the meeting – and all members either run their own business, are joint owners of a business or are on the corporate ladder. They meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 10:30 at Birchwood Hotel from February to October, and in November they hold a gala brunch on a Saturday morning. “Our regular monthly meetings start with a half hour of networking during which time members are encouraged to promote their products and/or their services. We then attend to a bit of business, followed by a guest speaker, some lucky draws and then a lovely lunch with more networking opportunities,” says Glynis.
Ekurhuleni upgrades online payment system Ekurhuleni’s e-siyakhokha online payment system is up and running, with an additional hi-tech function set to address technical glitches experienced by users in December. The municipality said the e-siyakhokha system has been enhanced with technology that can detect statement integration failure. The enhancement follows challenges experienced in December when some residents could not access their statements after the system failed to detect the statement integration failure. Residents can continue to enjoy the convenience of viewing, paying and downloading their monthly account statements online on https://www.esiyakhokha.co.za any time. The online system also enables residents to predate payments (i.e. you can set the
system to pay your account on a set date with a set amount if you are out of town). The system immediately gives you notification of payment, keeps records of your accounts and payments from the time you register to use this method and permits you to query your account online. The due date for payment is fixed and it does not change from month to month, which helps users not to miss payments. “The municipality sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience caused to customers who could not view their December statements. “Ratepayers are encouraged to continue utilising the online platform that has been introduced for their convenience,” said Ekurhuleni spokesman Themba Gadebe.
Budget 2015: Have your say Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has asked South Africans for their views on the upcoming Budget Speech and the general state of the economy. Minister Nene will table his Budget Speech in Parliament on 25 February. The Minister has asked the public to contribute ideas on how the dynamics of the country’s cities can be changed so that government can improve living conditions, modernize transport and communications infrastructure and expand economic activity. He also wants to know how government can reinforce support for exporting businesses and improve their competitiveness and, by so doing, increase the capacity of the economy to create more jobs. Minister Nene also wants ideas on how to improve the country’s ability to expand the skills base of the economy. In October last year, the Department of Finance said government had no option but to adjust expenditure and increase taxes so as to return the fiscus to a sustainable path. “This decision was informed by the difficult economic environment, both locally and
globally, as well as the high level of debt government has accumulated since the onset of the global financial crisis in 2008,” Minister Nene said. The budget framework announced by the Department of Finance in October seeks to restore balance to public finances, boost investment and ensure government improves the efficiency and effectiveness of the expenditure of public funds. “In line with the National Development Plan (NDP), our medium term objective is to ensure that government spending promotes economic growth and enables increased investment by the private sector,” the Department said. Contributions to the budget can be made in the following ways: Twitter: @Budget2015 Facebook: National Treasury South Africa Fax: 012 406 9055 Email: media@treasury.gov.za
The guest speakers range from highpowered motivational speakers to ordinary people who have overcome extraordinary events. “We laugh, we might share a tear, we share. Friendships and new businesses are formed. Women help out other women starting out and we strive to always use a fellow member when we require a particular service,” she says. “Membership fees are R400 per annum for this year and members pay R175 for the monthly meeting and can exhibit their products and services for free. Guests are welcome and they will pay R225 this year for each meeting they attend,” Glynis explains. The chairlady this year is Marinda Lombard, the manager of Witfield Park Retirement Village - a very large retirement estate in Boksburg.
“We will elect our new committee at the February meeting. Our February meeting is on the 11th at 10:30am at Birchwood Hotel. As it is the month of love, we will celebrate with a theme of Love - and ask that everyone wear accents of red. The guest speaker is Gerhard Ferreira – an amazing man who, despite being afflicted with blindness, at an early age decided that instead of feeling sorry for himself he would challenge himself and believe in his ability that nothing was impossible. He has run the Comrades, Two Oceans, the New York Marathon and climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. For more information about the East Rand Business Women or if you would like to join their ranks, contact Glynis on glynis@ sisonkefund.co.za.
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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 awardwinning 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.
Love without strings 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 is 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 with 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 out 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 of the staff for them makes this a place of joy.”
Little Eden Home for the 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, contact 011 609 7246.
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SAPS humbled by kindness Communications Officer Lieutenant Juanita Coetzer and Sector Manager Constable Frans Ledwaba of the Boksburg North SAPS enjoyed a very welcome surprise when they went to visit an elderly couple from their district on 26 January to see how the couple were doing. Lt Coetzer says upon their arrival they were met by Mr and Mrs Tsiteros and their poodle Casper Vilakazi and were immediately made to feel at home. The lovely couple treated them to juice and snacks prepared by the missus while her husband told them their life story.
“He was born in Arabia, and then moved to Greece after his parents passed away. He can speak five languages and English. The couple, who have one daughter, have lived in their house for 40 years and have been married for 42 years,” said Lt Coetzer. “They are 83 and 70 years of age and are still very much active and full of energy. Casper Vilakazi is also keeping the couple on their toes, and is like a child in the house. The visit to this household was very inspirational and motivational. We are so grateful to Mr and Mrs Tsiteros for their friendliness towards Boksburg North CONTENT: Sector Manager Constable Frans Ledwaba and Communication Officer Lieutenant Juanita Coetzer of the Boksburg North SAPS with Mr and Mrs Tsiteros SAPS,” says Lt Coetzer.
CRIME BRIEFS Pedestrian killed on N12
Wanted man caught On the afternoon of 21 January, Warrant Officer Rudie Bezuidenhout and Warrant Officer Anton du Plessis were working in the Boksburg North area, when they were approached by members of the community. They pointed out a suspect who was in possession of a stolen bicycle which had been taken earlier in a housebreaking case in Tenth Street. The officer arrested the 34-year-old man and took him to Boksburg North SAPS. During further investigations, it was found that he was a wanted suspect in a Germiston case for forgery and fraud. “He will be answering to both these case in the Magistrate’s Courts soon,” says Lieutenant Juanita Coetzer, Communications Officer for Boksburg North SAPS.
CALLING 2ndhand & liquor dealers
All liquor and secondhand goods dealerships are invited to meetings held by the Boksburg North SAPS. The meetings will both take place at the NG Church, corner
The Boksburg North SAPS made a total of 69 arrests between 19 and 23 January.
The following arrests show zero tolerance in the precinct: Possession of illegal substances ............24 Theft .......................................................12 Murder ...................................................... 2 Illegal gambling......................................... 2 business robbery ...................................... 2 Housebreaking and theft .......................... 2 of Fourteenth Avenue and Tenth Street, Boksburg North, on Wednesday 4 February. The secondhand goods meeting will take place at 10am; and the liquor meeting, at 12 noon.
Business breaking .................................... 1 “Hard work and dedication of the members made these successes possible,” says Lt Juanita Coetzer, Communications Officer for Boksburg North SAPS.
A pedestrian died on Thursday evening on the N12 between Tom Jones and Atlas Roads in Benoni. “It is understood a truck driving towards Johannesburg, collided with the man. When ER24 paramedics arrived on scene, they found the man lying on the road,” says Chitra Bodasing, ER24 spokesman. Unfortunately there was nothing that paramedics could do for him. He had sustained severe injuries and was declared dead on the scene. “The truck driver was uninjured. The exact cause of the incident is unknown,” says Bodasing. Authorities were on the scene for further investigations.
The call of duty Heather Djunga
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 is captured in a series of photos. 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 CRIME SCENE: The Bedford Centre was a scene of chaos on Thursday suspects to book. morning. According to Bedford Centre marketing manager Nikki Savides, “We can look forward to changes that will improve safety,” she said. SBV cash-in-transit guards were attacked by armed robbers at the centre around 11:15. During the attempted robbery, there was an exchange “We need to keep perspective,” said Ward 20 Councillor Jill Humphreys. “The fact that this ruthless attack took place where it did, is a reflection of of fire, and two robbers, two SBV guards and two shoppers were injured. “Our Thursday celebrations were greatly disturbed,” said Sergeant what we live with in this country; rather than an indictment of the Centre. Mduduza Nhlabathi, Bedfordview police spokesman, who said an The people who perpetrated the attack could be, and are, everywhere. announcement had interrupted the morning’s proceedings and police were They are around us, behind us in a queue, next to us in a coffee shop. despatched immediately to attend to the chaos. “We were informed that Life goes on. Our prayers are with the injured and traumatized people who civilians and tenants were trapped in the centre, some hiding in fear, and were affected.” “We wish to assure our customers and tenants that we constantly review suspects were running loose in the centre and shooting.” Police eventually arrested two of the suspects and the rest fled in a white our security infrastructure in order to ensure that the risk to all at the Toyota vehicle, according to authorities on the scene. In the aftermath centre is substantially reduced,” said Savides. “Management is proud of of the shock of the traumatic incident, dazed shoppers gathered outside Bedford’s security record and wishes to assure our customers and tenants demarcated areas in the Centre, talking among themselves about the that security has, and will always be, a priority.” The photographs taken at the Hellenic Cyprus Club capture a moment in appalling incident which had violated their sense of security. Savides said following the incident the process of cash-in-transit time, but also serve as a reminder that a police officer is always on duty. delivery at the centre would be urgently reviewed and assessed so that Lieutenant Colonel Johan Fourie might now be retired, but for the rest of this function was moved away from the public spaces at the Centre: the force, it is business as usual.
37 taxis impounded
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) came down hard on 37 taxidrivers in a special operation last week. “Despite several meetings held with the Benoni Taxi Association management and pamphlets issued to drivers by owners to warn drivers to desist from committing serious traffic offences on Voortrekker Road, some taxi drivers have proven to be hard-of-hearing, with the result that 37 mini-bus taxis were impounded in a special operation conducted on 28 January,” said Chief Superintendent Wilfred Kgasago, spokesman for the EMPD. This special operation, which started in October and is aimed at ensuring that taxis do not use Voortrekker Road (as it is in contravention of their route permits) as well as ensuring that no obstructions to other vehicles take place, will be sustained until the problem is eradicated. The 37 taxis were taken in at EMPD Boksburg pound where they were only released on the payment of hefty fines.
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FUN: Kids hard at play at Little Kickers Little Kickers in Boksburg are training boys and girls from as young as 18 months and up to seven years to give them a head-start in football and in life. Sylvia Nel, the coach and Boksburg franchise owner, says they play games with the smaller children - games that teach them colour recognition, weight return, teamwork and balance, among other skills they will need not only in sport, but also in life in general. “We teach them to be patient, and to listen
to instructions,” she says, adding that it is all done in a fun and informal way. The older children are taught the basics of the sport, so that they are well prepared when they want to join football teams. The primary aim behind Little Kickers is not necessarily to enable children to gain football fame in later life, but rather to instil in them confidence, coordination, control and a sense of camaraderie. Classes take place on Saturdays at the East
GEAR UP FOR Bedfordview MARATHON
THE WELL-KNOWN MARATHON CONSISTS OF TWO LAPS THAT ENCOMPASS EDENVALE AND BEDFORDVIEW.
Rand Italian Club at the following times: • Little Kickers (18 - 27 months): 9:15 - 10:00 • Junior Kickers (2 - 3½ years): 9:15-10:00 • Mighty Kickers (3½ - 5th birthday): 10:15-11:00 • Mega Kickers (5 - 7th birthday): 10:15-11:10
“I will be launching a Thursday morning class at the same venue in the very near future and parents can send enquiries to me. I am also looking for appropriate venues - indoor and outdoor - to launch additional Saturday classes in Boksburg CBC as well as Sunward Park - anybody who can assist is welcome to contact me,” says Sylvia. If you want your tot to learn while having a ball, phone Sylvia on 082 938 6262 or email her at snel@littlekickers.co.za.
Walk for Jesus The community is called to unite in a Walk for Jesus event, to be held from Laerskool Concordia, Boksburg on 1 March, from 12am. The walk will take place from the school, down Rietfontein Street to the East Rand Mall, and back to the school (approximately 2km). Christians from all walks of life are encouraged to participate and bring along banners, flags, motorbikes, prams, wheelchairs … and neighbours on the day. Organiser Ronel Knipe said they anticipated handing out hundreds of small Bibles
to bystanders at the event. “Please bring your cell group, ministry team, book club and friends to bring glory to Jesus on the day,” said Knipe. Similar March for Jesus events were held from the Beula Park Conference Centre, Meadowdale last year. Dr Nico Landman, visionary and overseer of the conference centre, explained that the organizers had acted in obedience to the Holy Spirit to orchestrate the marches. He said he attended such a faith march in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 2013, where reports allege
FAITHFUL: Dr Nico Landman in his offices at the Beula Park Conference Centre in Meadowdale over a million people marched in unison for Jesus Christ. For more information, contact 082 492 7702 or visit www. walkforjesus.co.za
Cansa Relay for Life 2015 Stars and Stripes
The 2015 Pick ‘n Pay Marathon and Half-Marathon, presented by Momentum, will take place from Saheti School, Senderwood, on 8 February, from 6am. The 4km and 8km races will be run from the school on the same day, from 6.15am. Hosted by the Jeppe Quondam Athletics
Club, the well-known marathon consists of two laps that encompass Edenvale and Bedfordview. The 8km and 4km races meander through the Senderwood area. To enter, go online to the Pick n Pay Marathon website on www.pnpmarathon. co.za, or contact info@pnpmarathon. co.za, or call 011 017 2700.
Registration is 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 aged 6 to 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.