Tame times boksburg 5 july 2014

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Volume 02, 5 July 2014, Week 32

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EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Coach Nico Coetzee and Mpho Madi after she won her medal.

SPORT Team South Africa have made fellow South Africans proud at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, where we ended seventh on the Glasgow 2014 medal ranking. Team SA took home 13 gold, 10 silver and 17 bronze medals - a total of 40 medals. Among the many local achievers at the Games was female wrestler Mpho Madi, from the Boksburg Wrestling Club. Madi won a bronze medal for her team, which is an exceptional achievement, as she is the first South African female wrestler ever to win a medal for wrestling at the Commonwealth Games.

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adi locked horns with Shannon Hawke of Scotland on day seven of the Games for the bronze medal and beat Hawke in the first round by pinning her. Canada and India were two of Madi’s strongest contenders, but she did not lose hope and persevered until she had a medal in her hand. Madi’s coach, Nico Coetzee, Head Coach of SA Wrestling, Eastern Gauteng and Boksburg Wrestling Club, has been working very hard to prepare his team for the Games and is over the moon about Madi’s exceptional achievement: “I am extremely proud of her; her dedication is remarkable and, considering her back ground, even more so. Working with athletes like Mpho is inspiring and shows you sport can contribute to building and forming people’s characters and life paths.” Madi’s fellow Boksburg Club wrestlers also fared very well: Adem Digovich finished ninth and Armando Hietbrink also won a bronze medal.

Madi joined the Boksburg Wrestling Club in 2010 and has been training under Coetzee at a national level since 2006. Madi

participated at the Games in India in 2010 and was placed fourth. Her goal was to medal at the 2014 Games and she achieved her goal. According to Coetzee, Madi gave the following comment about her achievement: “I feel extremely happy. I didn’t do it only for myself but for my coaches, mom and Kids Haven where I lived in Benoni.” According to Coetzee, Madi’s achievement will hopefully encourage more female wrestlers to join the sport. He believes that young South African women are determined to succeed and that South Africa has a great talent pool with which we can work.

Coetzee is equally proud of all 11 wrestlers whom he coached for the Games and he hopes that they have made their fellow South Africans proud too: “I knew we would win medals and think we were extremely unlucky not to win at least two more.

But it remains sport and small mistakes at this level make a big difference in the final result. Nevertheless, I am extremely proud of each and every team member.”

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Issued by Themba Gadebe The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is enrolling 56 former military combatants in a course at the Ekurhuleni Metro Police College which will prepare them to assist the EMPD in its work to maintain order in the communities.

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he military veterans will, among other things, receive training on by-law education and enforcement in Ekurhuleni communities.

The former liberation struggle fighters have been enlisted into the Metro’s Peace Corps programme, which is aimed at curbing general disorder and lack of compliance of municipal and national laws that have been enacted to ensure an orderly and peaceful society. The duties of Peace Corps officers include crime prevention through foot patrols; assisting in bylaw education and enforcement; traffic control through point duty, including school points; assisting Metro Police officers at gatherings

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and events; social crime prevention as well as reporting service delivery issues to relevant Ekurhuleni departments.

Addressing the veterans yesterday, Member of the Mayoral Committee on Community Safety Cllr Mthuthuzeli Siboza told the former combatants to discharge their duties with utmost respect and dignity by reflecting the values of a law-enforcing organization.

Siboza said, while it was not the municipality’s competency to deal with the matters of liberation struggle fighters, the Metro has seen it necessary to respond to the plight of

former combatants in the area of Ekurhuleni.

One of the recruits, 47-year-old Nhlanhla Khanye, is determined to root out the scourge of nyaope in communities. “We fought for freedom so that our young people may enjoy quality education and not for them to destroy their lives through the use of nyaope. We are determined to work with residents and rid our communities of the scourge. We also very happy for this opportunity to serve our communities,” said Khanye who is also known by his exile name, Morogoro (also the name of a town in Tanzania). There are more than 700 ex-combatants on Ekurhuleni’s database. Some will be placed at FET colleges in Ekurhuleni to train as artisans from next month. The Metro’s demilitarization office is working tirelessly to ensure that all former combatants are demilitarized and are able to participate in the mainstream economy.

Happy Women’s Month, ladies. We are officially into August and suddenly the end of the year is visible on the horizon. Every year we race towardas December, excited to have a long holiday and Christmas, but do we value the experiences we have throughout the year? If you have been rushing through each week focussed on the end of the year, take a moment to think about everything you have learned and experienced this year so far. In this week’s edition we have many stories about local residents, who have accomplished wonderful achievements.

On the front page this week you can read about Benoni local Mpho Madi, who won a bronze medal for female wrestling at the Commonwealth Games. Mpho is the first South African female wrestler to win a medal for SA wrestling at the Commonwealth Games. I hope that her remarkable achievement will inspire the community, especially women. This month is about you, so take advantage of the opportunity to recharge and regenerate your inner woman. If you know of any interesting women’s events in Ekurhuleni this month, please let me know, as I would like to be part of them. amymae.campbell@tametimes.co.za

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Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Safety Cllr Mthuthuzeli Siboza and Demilitarization Administration Manager Sarah Sekete hold hands with 47-year-old former combatant Nhlanhla Khanye.

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Op Donderdag 31 Julie het Solidariteit Helpende Hand se Boksburg-tak, die Boksburg 17 Round Table en Golden Round Table Benoni East 181 hande gevat en komberse ingesamel om aan minderbehoeftige gesinne te skenk.

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Leigh Michael (Golden Round Table Benoni East 181), Charl Scholtz (Boksburg 17 voorsitter), Alida Reed (Solidariteit Helpende Hand Boksburg-tak voorsitter) en Heindrich Schulze (Boksburg 17 Round Table ondervoorsitter).

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olgens Charl Scholtz, Voorsitter van Boksburg Round Table 17, vorm die projek deel van hulle Winter Nights projek, waar hulle komberse insamel vir arm gesinne wat vries hierdie winter en nie kan bekostig om warm te bly nie. ADP Services in Midrand het die di ekomberse geskenk en deur die Golden Round Table Benoni Eat het hulle met Solidariteit in kontak gekom. In total is 260 splinternuwe komberse geskenk, wat Solidariteit onder hulle 42 behoeftige gesinne gaan

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Opinion piece by Linda Yates

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xpect laughs aplenty when Pieter-Dirk Uys, Evita Bezuidenhout and a rogues’ gallery of characters make their long-awaited debut at the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace in Evita & Co this Women’s Day weekend.

Tannie Evita is one of South Africa’s first ladies of politics and potjiekos – so who better to make a satirical meal of the state of the nation this Women’s Month? And this time, she will have sundry members of her family and other political animals to keep her company on stage. tame TIMES was very privileged to land an interview with Evita’s creator, Pieter-Dirk Uys: Please note: All these answers come from Pieter-Dirk Uys, not Tannie Evita: 1. Of course, fans in the East Rand cannot wait to see Evita & Co. Please tell us, what can we look forward to?

Who will be joining Evita and Pieter-Dirk on stage? Also, why did she decide on this particular collaboration?

PDU: Evita is the one person I hope I will never meet face to face. But in this show there is a difference between my doing her and and the Company paying tribute to her.

This unique show, which was created specially for Women’s Day, features a great selection of South African icons and aikonas: Evita’s family, Minister Piet Koornhof, Dr Connie Mulder, Helen Suzman, ons eie Pik Botha, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, former DA leader Tony Leon, FW de Klerk, Desmond Tutu, Patricia de Lille, Nowell Fine, Bambi Kellermann, Mrs Winnie Mandela, Marthinus van Schalkwyk, Hendrik Verwoerd, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and, of course, Nelson Mandela.

2. Evita is one of South Africa’s most loved and admired women and a role model to many women. The Living Legacy Award in 2000 affirmed that she is a true icon and catalyst of positive change. Is there a theme or issue in particular that you will be addressing in line with Women’s Day this month? What do you hope women in SA can learn from Evita?

PDU: The celebration of women is always essential, because even with a constitution that protects women, and with having Women’s Day, we don’t always acknowledge their courage and, above all, their sense of humour. So I have a satirical cluster of women who all have an opinion about their future and Evita’s past.

3. With regard to the South African political arena, Pieter-Dirk Uys has said: “humour is the weapon of mass destruction” and “lead by example.” Are there any political issues in particular that Evita will lay bare in her next performance? (I read that the EFF and their behaviour in Parliament

is a possible topic to look forward to). What are Tannie Evita’s views on the EFF’s behaviour and does she have advice to South Africans on how to work with Julius?

PDU: Evita is the eternal diplomat and always tries to keep a balance between her prejudice (read racism) and her democracy (read confusion). So she represents many people who are also in the audience. She is now a member of the ANC and is cooking for reconciliation (read putting the Cabinet on a diet!)

And as for Juju? He’s in the show, nogal in her arms!

4. Why is humour such a strong weapon in your opinion? How do you ensure that the audience knows that Evita’s comments are not always merely jokes, but cut away at some very serious South African issues?

PDU: If you can laugh at your fear, you can make that fear less fearful - not any less lethal, but at least you are focussing on what it is. If you look away, it becomes a Table Mountain of threat. Look it in the eyes and laugh at it, because you are in charge. And let’s face it, laughing at corrupt, inept politicians makes them even more uncomfortable, while laughing with the heroes means they laugh with us too.

5. What is Evita’s opinion of this year’s South African national and provincial 2014 results?

PDU: She is relieved we have not yet become Syria! Aren’t we all? The General Election of 7 May was free and fair and beyond all expectations put the stand-up Red Beret Hip Hop Party into Parliament! That’s material for a musical! Evita hopes that, thanks to her diet, we will soon see all female members of Cabinet fitting into economy class seats on SAA. 6. Was Evita’s People’s Party involved in this year’s elections? And has the party achieved its objectives?

PDU: The EPP is always focused on voter education through various arenas of entertainment: stage, television, the media, cartoons, tweets and YouTube - to encourage the youth to get involved. I wish we’d been more active in the social media

because too many Born-frees did not get involved. But the EPP is starting a focus on the 2016 Municipal Elections.

7. Evita and Pieter-Dirk perform all over the world and the East Rand community is therefore very grateful that you took the time to visit. Why did you agree to perform at the Theatre of Marcellus?

And has the material been tailored to suit the People of the East?

PDU: It’s a first for me and for Evita. But we will be happy to follow in the footsteps of so many great stars from Nataniel to the roster of a Who’s Who on stage. The material has been specially created to appeal to the People of the East who, as we know, have always led by example. When they laugh, the world laughs too.

8. As you have stated before, Evita was in many ways a means of commenting on social and political issues in South Africa. Why do you think the public, and even those in the line of fire, such as politicians, accept and allow Evita’s comments?

PDU: My job is simple - to make Evita so real that the women recognize the woman and the men forget the man.

Just because she doesn’t exist doesn’t mean she’s not real.

And Evita has been in the lives of millions of South Africans since 1980. They love her or they hate her. That’s a pretty good fashion label to flaunt.

9. What different roles will Pieter-Dirk Uys and Evita fulfil on stage together?

Will they reinforce each other’s views, or will there be tension? Even though we as the audience know that Evita is Pieter-Dirk, how do you intend to play this duo together on stage to reach your satirical goals?

PDU: Evita regards me as a fourth-rate comedian who just makes her look fat. I regard her as the most famous white woman in South Africa who must remain a farce to reckoned with.

Catch one of the three performances of Evita & Co at the Theatre Of Marcellus, Emperors Palace.

Tickets start at R100 and there are two performances on Saturday 9 August at 5pm and 8pm, and one on Sunday 10 August at 3pm. Bookings can be made at Computicket.

Come and see who wins the battle of wits!

bout three weeks ago, the Johannesburg South edition of tame TIMES published the photograph of a 35-year-old prostitute undressing in front of a police van in order to avoid arrest. The picture elicited varying reactions, from shock to embarrassed laughter, to criticism of her figure.

Some see prostitutes as victims and others see them as criminals, but few believe them to be socially desirable. Those who argue for the legalization of prostitution generally have no issues with the moral aspects, but make their case based on the benefits that they believe regulation of socalled sex work would bring.

Sex Worker Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT) is a Cape Town NGO established with the primary aim of decriminalising adult prostitution in South Africa so as to “[set] the standards for fair and safe working conditions,” to “[promote] safer sex practices and sex workers’ health and well-being” and to enable prostitutes to access “health, legal and social services.”

Together with the South African National Aids Council (SANAC), SWEAT recently conducted a study which revealed that there are about “153 000 sex workers” in South Africa, of whom 22% live in Gauteng.

According to SWEAT’s figures, 60% of the prostitutes are HIV-positive and almost

20% of all new HIV infections are caused by prostitution. Furthermore, they say that only 5% of the 153 000 have access to “HIV prevention services.”

Clearly, this is a problem. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), female prostitutes are 14 times more likely than women in the general population to be HIV-positive. But is the answer to regulate prostitution?

Doctors For Life International (DFL), which has received far less media exposure than SWEAT, definitely do not believe so.

Survivors of prostitution,” they say, “often report that each act of prostitution felt like a rape. In order to endure the multiple invasions of their bodies, women use drugs and alcohol to numb the assaults to their dignity and bodily integrity. Soon there remains no integrity and certainly no dignity. Eventually, the women’s physical and emotional health is destroyed

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Women deserve better. With a sell-by date of about 25, streetwalkers do not have a career.

References: http://agi.ac.za/sites/agi.ac.za/files/fa_6_profile_2.pdf http://www.pmg.org.za/report/20130524-challengesfacing-sex-workers-briefing-sex-workers-educationa n d - a d v o c a c y - t a s k f o r c e , h t t p : / / w w w. w h o . i n t / mediacentre/news/releases/2014/key-populationsto-hiv/en/,

http://www.doctorsforlife.co.za/index.php/

category/issues/prostitution/Talk Radio 702,

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Goeiste! Het ek nou vir jou ’n naweek propvol pret en plesier agter die rug! Ek en Gysie het besluit om vir ons familielede in Engeland te kuier, sommer vir ‘n hele maand!

Dit was my eerste vakansie oorsee, maar weet julle, al was dit ‘n ongelooflike lekker ervaring, staan ek sterk by die uitdrukking: “Oos wes, tuis bes.” Ek het die volgende lysie saamgestel van al my gunsteling trots Suid-Afrikaanse ditjies en datjies: •

Droëwors

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Pragtige Ndebele kraalwerk en juwele

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Nelson Mandela

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Die natuurskoon en bosveld

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Die Groot Vyf

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Boeremans: Daar is net iets omtrent ‘n boereman wat lekker sokkie, braai en suiwer Afrikaans praat

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My kinders (wat almal in Suid-Afrika woon)

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My ouers se plaas waar ek groot geword het

Matric dance project Ward councillors in Ekurhuleni are running a Matric dance project, for which they will be collecting Matric farewell items to donate to schoolgirls who cannot afford beautiful outfits for their dance.

Tip: Dit is goed om jou kennis van ander lande en kulture te verbreed, maar moet nie verby die prag in jou eie land kyk nie. Daar is baie skatte reg hier by ons te vind en daar is baie waarop ons kan trots wees.

If you have a white elephant dress hanging in your closet that you have not worn for a long time, please consider donating it and help make a young lady’s dream come true.

It does not matter whether it is a cocktail or long evening dress - either will do. Shoes and jewellery are welcome too. If you are interested in donating, contact Mary Goby on 082 679 7109 or e-mail her at mary.goby@ ekurhuleni.gov.za. Alternatively, you can phone Hilary Coke on 083 362 9406.

When I had money

By Boksburg local Joy Kearsley

My first impression of South African shops was that everything was so cheap. This was 1976, remember, when things really were cheap here. Basic foodstuffs like bread and milk, meat, fruit and vegetables were ridiculously inexpensive and I, who had never had steak unless at a restaurant in England, could now buy it every week if I wanted to.

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had only ever had a mielie (or corn-on-thecob as it is known in the UK) at a restaurant until one of the supermarkets in England started to sell them in the frozen food section at fifty pence each. Here, farm-stalls practically gave them away. On a visit to Durban, my husband saw a sign by the side of the road that said “Avocados R1.” Thinking it meant R1 for one, he enquired further and was told politely that he could have a whole bucketful for that price. The same went for pineapples. I know they grow in Kwazulu-Natal, but apples grow in England and no one there would have dreamt of selling one for so little, never mind a bucketful.

Before I got a job, my main occupation outside the home was to walk around the

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shops. There I could, and did, buy a summer dress for six rand, and I bought several in those first months, as I had none with me. Coming from England in January meant I had mostly winter clothes, some of which were a waste of time bringing to South Africa as I never needed to wear them again. I found that “OK Bazaars” was just like the English “Woolworths,” selling everything cheap, whereas the South African “Woolworths” was like the UK’s “Marks and Spencer,” selling mostly clothes. It took some getting used to. “CNA” in England was a clothes-shop, but here it sold stationery and books. There was one hypermarket in Boksburg at the time – “Pick ‘n Pay” – an exciting innovation which attracted housewives like Winnie the Pooh to a honey-pot. Then

it stood all by itself, whereas now it is just one shop among many in one of the largest shopping areas in Africa. I did my monthly shopping there. Recently, while tidying out a cupboard, I found an old note-book in which I had kept a budget for that first year in a new country. Sixty rand bought a month’s groceries for two, including meat; twenty rand was the usual amount taken out of the bank at one time (with a cheque because there were no ATMs); and the serviced flat we rented cost eighty rand a month, including lights and water. One could still buy four “Chappies” bubble-gum for a cent, and a box of matches cost half a cent.

Continue reading on our website at www. tametimes.co.za.

The Women in Leadership Conference 2014 is an exciting two-day conference featuring several of South Africa’s most inspirational men and women from various industries and civil society groups. This conference will equip delegates with the know-how and tools to help them enhance their individual performance and optimise the impact they make on their organisations. It is guaranteed to inform, empower, and energize participants.

Date: 6 and 7 August Place: Emperors Palace Time: From 07:30 to 16:50 For more information visit www.womeninleadership.co.za or e-mail us at info@ womeninleadership.co.za for bookings.

Casual Day stickers for a good cause Casual Day stickers for 5 September can be bought for R10 each at the tame TIMES office reception desk from Tessa Arthur. Our newspaper is selling the stickers on behalf of the Hamlet School for the Mentally Disabled.

You can also ask for a R20 per month debit order form for Hamlet school.

South Africans, as a nation, are not good savers and we are becoming progressively worse. According to the South African Reserve Bank, South African households were saving at a rate of 4,2% in 1994. In 2013, the household savings were down to 1,6%. Fortunately, however, there are steps you can take to beat the average.

by Manny de Freitas, DA MP It goes from bad to worse. First we hear that the NPA will be prosecuting motorists who have not paid their e-Tolls. Now we hear from the Minister that the NPA is not going to prosecute. The constant flip-flopping is a farce.

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he truth is that it simply cannot prosecute because the e-Toll billing system is in a shambles. The regulations state that SANRAL has to issue invoices for road-users to pay.

Motorists qualify for a discount if they pay within seven days. This is where

the problem comes in - invoices are only issued 40 or 50 days later so no one is able to pay a discounted amount in the first place. The Minister’s announcement that the payment period has been extended to 51 days is a de facto admission by her that this system - as it is - is currently a disaster. But the story does not end there; what happens to all the bills issued in the last seven months, since the system went live?

Are these exonerated?

There has been no clarity on these matters. It is clear that the Minister is trying to fix this system long after the system has been launched. I am asking the Minister questions in this regard. The replies will no doubt be most interesting.

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ay yourself first You may intend to save

what money is left after you have paid all your monthly expenses (including extra expenses that unexpectedly crop up), but the problem is there never seems to be any money left over to save, so saving often gets put off. The secret is to pay yourself first, before any expenses. Put money away for saving as soon as you receive your income. Ideally, set up a debit order that is deducted and paid into a savings account or savings plan. It might mean reducing your spending money to cover your expenses, but it will be worth the peace of mind knowing that you are essentially saving towards a better quality of life.

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void the debt trap In a recessionary climate,

the last thing you need is excessive unnecessary debt, defined as debt incurred to buy things you do not really need, for example a flat-screen television and other luxuries. Try to avoid buying on credit as far as possible. With big purchases, such as a house or car, do the sums to check what the required repayment amount would become should interest rates go up. Remember, interest rates are cyclical and can fluctuate. You do not want to be in a situation where you cannot afford the debt repayments if the interest rate goes up and you then run the risk of losing your

home. Ideally, you should be able to absorb the repayment increases into your budget as and when they occur. If interest rates do come down, you should use this as an opportunity to pay off more debt. As interest rates drop, the required debt repayment for your home or car loan, as well as other debt, will also drop. If you can manage it, pay the same amount into the loan as you were paying before the interest rate cut. In this way, you can pay off your loans more quickly.

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ut your goals on the clock Decide what is

really important to you and what you need to be saving for – be it a house, your retirement, your child’s education or that much needed holiday. Putting money away each month is much easier if you know exactly what you are saving for, how much you need to save and, most importantly, by when. If you do not have an end goal, your immediate needs and wants will seem much more important and take preference.

It is often advisable to meet with a financial expert who can help you prioritise your saving needs, work out how much you should be saving to reach your end goals and suggest the most suitable savings method.

Reach Niek Rheeder financial planner for Sanlam Alberton at : e-mail :nrheeder@sanlam4u.co.za

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uel price increases for August are likely to be lower than was predicted by the mid-July data. This is according to the Automobile Association (AA) which said that the unaudited daily fuel price data released by the Central Energy Fund on 30 July showed a more favourable picture than the mid-month outlook.

“The average exchange rate has remained steady since our update of two weeks ago, but the important factor has been a flattening of international petroleum prices,” the AA said.

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ecently the Dimension Property Group acquired the Atlas Road development known as Clearwater from Krisp Properties. “The newly formed development now known as La Como will become our flagship development in the East Rand,” explained CEO Michael Stylianou.

The upgrading of security will follow the highly successful model Atlas Road forms a major arterial route and, being directly created in the development known as Aspen Nature Estate opposite OR Tambo airport, this estate is being positioned by under the umbrella of the Dimension Property Group. Security Dimension Property Group to attract various upper-income infrastructure upgrades will include an advanced camera system individuals who maintain key management or directorship incorporating thermal imaging camera technology, as well as electric fencing and perimeter microwave beam upgrades. positions in the surrounding areas.

“We will ensure the same levels and standards of excellence Directly opposite La Como is the future Aerotropolis and model of estate living, while achieving an harmonious Development and La Como, which is already well established, balance between security and nature,” Stylianou said. Stylianou will accommodate the new demand for upmarket residential predicts that those who get in early enough will achieve the best investment results on their properties. living in the area.

Building package options are exclusively available through Dimension Property Group – www.dpd.co.za

“This has allowed the petrol price in particular to make up some lost ground, with data currently predicting 93 octane petrol to remain largely unchanged, while 95 octane is set to increase by about three cents per litre. This contrasts positively with the 26 cents per litre increase shown by the mid-month data.”

The Association commented that increases of around ten cents per litre were likely for diesel, and eight cents per litre for illuminating paraffin. However, the AA warned that the flattening trend for fuel prices may not last. “The basic fuel price has shown some upward momentum since 25 July and motorists would be advised to keep a close eye on their driving techniques and vehicle use in case this trend continues through August.”

PICTURESQUE LIVING: La Como offers a tranquil and beautiful environment.

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ew Gauteng MEC for Education, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, tabled a Gauteng education budget of R32,8 billion in the legislature last Thursday. Consuming a full 38% of the R86,9 billion 2014/15 Gauteng budget, Education received the largest allocation of all the provincial departments, with a 2% higher share than that given to the Health Department and a generous 12% increase on last year’s budget figure of R29,3 billion.

to ensure that “all staff are recruited on four key attributes: talent, skill, competency and qualifications” and also spoke about profiling gangs in schools and dealing with them in partnership with the SAPS.

Strategy in primary schools and the Secondary School Improvement Programme in Secondary Schools is wise. There is no magic bullet that will make South African public education world-class overnight, but these two programmes are a very good start.

Although the media has been quick to react to his proposed merging of Model C and township schools, his approach to this issue seems to be a rather gentler and more gradual one than some headlines would have us believe. His speech on Thursday spoke of “twinning” of schools in townships and suburbs and making provision for SGBs to “manage more than one school.”

Lesufi inherits a difficult department, one that probably comes second only to the beleaguered Gauteng Health in terms of infrastructure backlogs, staff problems and generally poor performance. It is, of course, too early to judge his success or otherwise; but he seems to be tackling many difficult issues head-on, with energy and innovation.

The MEC’s approach to consolidating his predecessor’s successes are certainly very welcome. His commitment to maintain the Gauteng Primary Language and Mathematics

Other positives are Lesufi’s determination to have 80% of Gauteng learners doing pure mathematics by 2019, his commitment to pre-school education, computer literacy and discipline with regard to both educators and learners. In his budget speech he promised

How successful Lesufi will be at outmanoeuvring teachers’ unions, however, remains to be seen; and the new MEC will

Even after Mandela Day, the number of public schools in the province with fully stocked libraries and science laboratories is well below 50% - and his paperless classroom dream may turn out to be just that unless the project is managed far, far better than the disappointing Gauteng Online, which has unfortunately become known to many as Gauteng Offline.

Nevertheless, with government acknowledging youth unemployment in Gauteng of 40%, MEC Lesufi’s performance is critical. As Benjamin Franklin said, “The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance.” [http://www.sanews.gov.za/features/gautenggovt-assists-unemployed-youth]

Opinion piece by Linda Yates

Een van Hoërskool Oosterlig se graad 12 leerlinge, Deidré Kruger, het ‘n pragtige kunsstuk ingedien vir tame TIMES se jeugkompetisie.

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ierdie kreatiewe leerling het die volgende beskrywing by haar kunsstuk gelas wat haar prent verduidelik:“Deur my skets wil ek graag die jeug uitbeeld wat alles doen wat mal is.

Ons jeug hou van musiek en danse (die snaakse kopbeen); goed en

liefde sonder ophou. Hierdie skets beeld ook die vrees vir wat vir elke kind voorlê wanneer hy/sy eendag moet gaaan studeer.

Dankie vir die geleentheid.” Deidré staan met haar kunswerk ‘n kans om ons groot studie-prys by Boston College te wen.

WENSPAN: Leeuwenhof se 0/15 span is as Goue Leeus Kampioene gekroon toe hulle Trinity in die eindstryd op 26 Julie verslaan het.

Op 31 Julie het Hoërskool Dr E.G. Jansen hul revue gala-aand by die skool gehou. Dit was ‘n absolute spoggeleentheid, waar trotse onderwysers en nuuskierige ouers terug kon sit en die leerders sien opvoer.

INTERESSANT, KLEURVOL EN DIEP: Deidré Kruger se kunswerk

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ie tema van hierdie jaar se revue is Ons Tyd is Nou en die deelnemers het dit goed uitgebeeld in beide lied- en kostuumkeuses.

Die dames het almal sprankelende en skitterende rokkies en hakskoene gedra en die seuns was ewe stylvol in kleurvolle kraaghemde en jeans. Die leerders het almal hul liedjies self gesing en laat opneem vir die aand en CDs was ook op die aand beskikbaar. Die repertoire het ‘n paar baie bekende liedjies ingesluit, soos: Toe ons jonk

was, Final Countdown, Hou my stywer vas, Runour has it, Lied van my hart - en baie meer.In die voorwoord van die revueprogram gee die skool die volgende beskrywing van die tema: “Tyd is kosbaar. Dit is ‘n gawe uit God se hand. Die tyd tot jou beskikking loop uit soos die sand in ‘n uurglas. Gryp dus elke dag aan. Benut elke geleentheid. Lewe elke minuut voluit. Maak tyd vir die mense wat jy liefhet. Gebruik jou tyd sodat jy eendag vir altyd sal lewe.”

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female pedestrian in her late twenties was killed and several others were injured in a four-vehicle collision on Vermeulen Street in Putfontein, Benoni last Wednesday.

ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the deceased’s body lying on a misty road

surrounded by thirteen injured patients, broken vehicles and bits of car wreckage. Two taxis and

two light motor vehicles had been involved in the collision. ER24 and other emergency service personnel treated the thirteen patients collectively, for minor to moderate injuries.

They were then transported to

various hospitals in the area, including Sunshine Hospital, for further medical care.

The exact circumstances that led to the collision are unclear and investigations are still underway.

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n Reiger Park the Sunday before last, members of EMPD Public Order Policing arrested a suspect identified by a fourteenyear-old girl as her rapist. The arrest took place at around 09h30 with assistance from members of the community.

“The metro police were conducting high visibility patrols in the area when they were approached by members of the community who described the suspect named by the 14-year-old victim,” EMPD spokesman, Wilfred Kgasago said. “A short while later, the suspect was cornered in Gerrie Oberholzer Street and apprehended. “The Metro Police intervened when the community members wanted to lynch the suspect and he was safely taken into custody at Reiger Park police station”, Kgasago explained.

Allegedly, the rape took place in a passage between two houses in Oxford Street. Then, the 14-year-old was apparently moved to a storeroom around Oxford Street where she was again sexually assaulted.

The 24-year-old suspect is facing charges of raping an under-aged girl and is expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court soon.

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n 22 July at about 16:45, having been told about three robbers on the corner of Biddulph Street and Pretoria Road in Witfield, SWS Security Officer Justin Swanepoel gave chase and apprehended two of them.

After finding a knife and a toy pistol in their possession, he called the Boksburg North SAPS Sector vehicle. Within ten minutes the SAPS were on the scene. They then arrested the men – a 20-year-old and a 24-year-old - and took them to Boksburg North SAPS station.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT: One of the vehicles after the collision. Photo supplied by ER24

EMPD and tracker company recover Polo Last Wednesday 30 July Intervention Unit members of EMPD heard about 06h30 that a VW Polo Vivo hijacked in Springs during a business robbery was in the Benoni area.

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hey reacted at once and found the vehicle around 7am at the intersection of Bedford Avenue and Tom Jones Street in Benoni.

On recovery of the VW Polo, it emerged that the suspects had robbed a businesswoman of R2,000 cash in Springs and also

carjacked her vehicle. “It is suspected that the perpetrators felt the police were hot on their heels and decided to abandon the VW Polo in Benoni,” EMPD spokesman Wilfred Kgasago said. “Apparently in their haste to evade arrest, the suspects even left behind a 9mm

n 18 July, Boksburg North SAPS policemen and -women, with their civilian staff colleagues, went to the Witfield Park Old Age Home in Kettle Street, Witfield. After singing to the residents, they served them cake and tea. A wonderful Madiba Magic Day was had by all.

The recovered vehicle was taken to SAPS pound in Van Ryn Deep while the firearm was taken in by Springs police for ballistic tests and fingerprinting.

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Norinco pistol with its serial numbers filed off and loaded with twelve rounds on the floor of the recovered VW Polo.”

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In order to reduce irresponsible driving, avoidable accidents and road rage incidents in Daveyton, local EMPD members chose a recent Friday night to blitz streets notorious for these offences.

Mathewson and Mthimunye Streets in he result was that, on 25 July, 17 Extension 2, which yielded seventeen drivers were arrested for suspected drivers found to be under the influence of alcohol.” drinking and driving.

According to EMPD spokesman Wilfred “All the areas identified to be problematic Kgasago, “from 16h30 until 18h30, officers strategically patrolled the Daveyton and responsible for exposing innocent precinct and thereafter up to 23h30 set road-users to danger will be attended to, up road-side checks at Eiselen between and no mercy will be shown to offenders,” Sibiya and Segodi Streets, Heald between warned Kgasago.

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Kurt Darren, Ray Dylan, Snotkop, Nicholis Louw en Heinz Winckler het op 26 en 27 Augustus Afrikaanse musiek-aanhangers in die Big Top Arena by Carnival City vermaak.

Die sangers het pragtig saamgesing en die gehoor om elke hoek en draai met ‘n kreatiewe medley verras.

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mper elke persoon in die gehoor het ‘n kroon gedra en binne die eerste halfuur van die konsert het die mense vinnig hul stoele agtergelaat om voor die verhoog saam te drom.

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n Paar gunsteling liedjies wat gesing is sluit in: Generaal, Daar onder lê drie pikkewyne, Hemel op Tafelberg, Bietjie lam, O Ryperd en ‘n paar Engelse Country liedjies. In plaas daarvan dat elke kunstenaar sy eie liedjie opvoer, het almal saamgesing en verseker dat

die gehoor nie verveeld raak, omdat hulle weet presies wat om te verwag nie. Die Groot Vyf het die verhoog met ander mede-kunstenaars, soos MoniQue, Elizma Theron, Mollie Jackson en ander gedeel. Een van die gehoorlede by die konsert, Adel van der Merwe, wat ‘n groot Afrikaanse musiek-aanhanger is, het vir tame TIMES gesê hoe sy die konsert ervaar het: “Ek het gedink dit is ‘n briljante konsert. Dit was ‘n baie opwindende opvoering en hulle klink net so goed in lewende lyf as wat hulle op CD sing. As hulle weer so ‘n konsert hou sal ek beslis weer gaan kyk,” het sy gesê.

n Groepie Krone-liefhebbers, elk met hul goue kroon op die kop.

Sun International’s Carnival City Casino and Entertainment World, in association with A Festa Portuguesa, has booked Portugal’s biggest recording artist, Jorge Ferreira, to play at their Brakpan venue during this year’s highly anticipated A Festa Portuguesa 2014 from 23 to 28 September.

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outh Africans, and the better part of the First World, know and love him for his early 80s breakout hit-single Papai, which, having sold in excess of 1.2 million copies, stands as the country’s fifth best-selling song of all time. In a career that has spanned four decades, Ferreira has found fans in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, Venezuela, the United Kingdom, France, the Portuguese islands of Madeira, the Azores and, of course, South Africa. He has released full-length albums, more than four mini-albums, 16 singles, 20 compilations, three live albums, 16 musical collaborations, one VHS, eight DVDs and a large number of music videos. The singing sensation has also made the following genres his own: country, rock, American pop, rockabilly, ballads, reggae, dance, flamenco, Latin music, American folk, fado, Christmas songs, hip-hop, kuduro, desgarrada and Portuguese folklore. In 1979 he began with the single Conjunto Mars and its accompanying full-length album Mars, which showcased a mix of Portuguese and American pop songs in a way that has yet to be repeated by anyone.

Next up was Amar Como Jesu Amou (To Love like Jesus Loved), an album that was also released in Portugal with great success.

The game-changer, though, was the release of the album Viva Fall River (Live Fall River), arguably an album that changed the face of continental pop forever.Jorge Ferreira will perform at The Big Top Arena at Carnival City

Casino and Entertainment World on Friday 26 September, at 7pm, and again on Saturday 27 September, at 1pm. Tickets to see him live in concert range from R300 to R600 each, and will also allow fans entrance to A Festa Portuguesa on the day of the performance they attend.

and a great deal of self-belief.

tT: Who are the artists currently featured in your playlists?

tT: What has influenced your style and your chosen genre? Are there any musicians who you would say have inspired your musical style?

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ormer member of the University of Johannesburg’s Lebone Ladies Residence Serrie (2007 – 2010) Thato Burhali (26), is an acoustic funk soul singer-songwriter. South Africa was exposed to the musical talent of Thato, who is currently employed as a corporate financier, during 2013 when she participated in season 9 of South African Idols and made it to the top 33. She also released a house song (For You) in 2013 with the famous Twins-On-Decks – the song aired on various radio stations including Five FM and YFM. tame TIMES caught up with the rising star and got to know her better through the following conversation: tame TIMES (tT): Thank you for taking this time to chat with us and allowing our readers the opportunity to get to know you better.

Most people will remember you from the Idols competition of 2013. Would you say you have changed since then?

Thato Burhali (Thato): I was and still am a singer-songwriter who likes to share what’s in her heart and the lessons I learn along the way. Idols was a fantastic platform but it did not alter my sound or mission - it only fortified my conviction that music is what I was born to do. tT: What does an ordinary ‘Thato Burhali’ day look like and how do you balance your music with other obligations?

Thato: There is nothing ordinary about any of my days. On a good weekday I wake up, hit the gym and then head to the office. After work there are studio sessions, rehearsals or I’m catching up with friends over dinner or drinks.

I try to schedule in some guitar practice but that doesn’t go so well most days. Weekends are also quite busy with Buzz, which is a drama dance and singing company that I work for. Buzz’s focus age group is children between the ages of 5 and 9. It is exhausting but extremely rewarding. tT: You are not a full time musician; would you say the industry is friendly to new-comers?

Thato: This industry is almost a foreign animal to me. I think what is most frustrating is that there is no clear path to success and one needs to almost craft and mould their own formula. I think what one needs to become successful in this industry is patience, tenacity

Jorge Ferreira

Thato: Tori Kelly, Sam Smith - whom I saw live in Amsterdam, Beatenberg, AKA, Jhene Aiko, James Blake, HAIM, Sia and Rhodes.

Thato: I am naturally drawn to more folksy/ jazzy/soulful music as opposed to full-on belting RnB tunes.

tT: The Friday before last was Nelson Mandela Day. What role do you think musicians have to play in the preservation of our heritage?

I think that these genres resonate with me more, I can feel the emotion more and the people that sing that style of music have a vocal tone closer to mine. I definitely think listening to Corinne Bailey Rae, Colbie Caillat, James Morrison, Robyn, Amy Winehouse and later Adele helped shaped my style. Their honesty and raw approach to music helped me discover my own sound.

Thato: I think as far as possible we should strive to promote unity and oneness through song and find creative and innovative ways of promoting South Africa and the continent as a whole. I think our musicians would take the world by storm if we collaborated more and promoted ourselves more instead of importing entertainment.

tT: Local Vs International?

Thato: The plan is world domination but I would obviously like to become a household name in South Africa first. I believe that my music has universal appeal because of its sound and message.

tT: Where can we find information about your upcoming performances?

Thato: Twitter: @Thato_Burhali Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Thato-Burhali/169225706598908?fref=ts

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In the current age of digital communication, it is important to consider how our choice of media and communications impacts on our carbon footprints.

“While there is no doubt that technology offers immediacy and convenience, we need to take a careful look at the life-cycles of both digital and paper. Too often there are claims – many of which are unsubstantiated – that market digital as ‘greener’ than print,” says Jane Molony, executive director of the Paper Manufacturers Association of South Africa (PAMSA). We hear: ‘Save the planet and go digital,’ ‘Go green, read it on screen’ and ‘Consider the environment before printing this email.’ Many of us have inherited a mindset that paper is bad for the environment, that its production kills trees,” states Molony. “But few would believe that responsible paper manufacturing, consumption and recycling is ‘green’. We need to start considering both sides of the story.”

The paper story South African paper producers source wood from sustainably farmed plantation trees, as well as recycled paper and sugar-cane fibre. To sustain production, less than 10% of the plantations are harvested annually. The timber is chipped and pulped, and then paper is made. In the same year, saplings are planted – at an average rate of 262 000 new trees per day.

Mitigating impact Like most other industries, paper manufacturing has an impact on the environment, but this is mitigated in a number of ways. Perhaps the most significant is the carbon sequestration of plantations from where the wood is sourced. The 762 000 hectares of South Africa’s commercial timber plantations absorb 20 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gases (GHGs) annually. Similarly, these trees release some 15 million tons of life-giving oxygen per year.

The paper industry invests heavily in biomassbased renewable energy, emission reduction and water recycling initiatives, biodiversity conservation at plantation level as well as the promotion of paper recovery and recycling. Once paper is produced, the carbon (from the CO2) is locked up and kept out of the atmosphere – in copier paper, books, printed documents and cardboard boxes – to name but a few. By recycling paper, we keep this carbon locked up. Destined for landfill – a compact,

anaerobic environment – paper (mixed with other waste) will degrade and release gases such as methane which is 25 times more potent than CO2.

The darker side of the digital story Computers, servers and digital devices are made from, in most cases, non-renewable materials and require electricity to function. Many components are imported too. Electronic documents are stored in data centres and server rooms which generate heat and further require air-conditioning to regulate temperature. Researchers are only just beginning to study the environmental effects of e-mail, digital data storage, internet searches and social networking. “We don’t know the environmental impact of saving a document on a server for 10 years or more. And we have no idea of the impact of extracting finite resources to make electronic devices that cannot easily be recycled safely and practically,” says Hans Wegner, chief sustainability officer of the National Geographic Society1.

Consider the unseen In his report Print vs Digital Media: False Dilemmas and Forced Choices, Don Carli, a senior researcher at the Institute of Sustainable Communication, says: “[The] invisible ‘grey energy’ used to manufacture digital technologies and the toxic ‘e-waste’ associated with electronics are largely out of sight and out of mind. ‘Dark data’ is also exchanged between computers but never seen by human eyes.” According to a study by the Centre for Energy-Efficient Telecommunications at University of Melbourne, by 2015 wireless ‘cloud’ infrastructure will consume as much as 43 terawatt-hours of electricity worldwide while generating 30 megatons of CO2 – the equivalent of 4.9 million vehicles worth of carbon emissions.

Be responsible users of both “Digital is here to stay and we have nothing against that,” assures Molony. “But paper has its benefits too. Both have their place and fulfill different needs.

We must use our chosen means of communication responsibly.” Paper is a renewable resource and we should look at its entire life-cycle when calculating its carbon footprint. “It is important to source paper from certified producers. In South Africa, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) mark of certification is one that businesses and consumers should look for,” explains Molony. “Educate your colleagues about the importance of responsible paper consumption and recycling, especially those overseeing procurement and waste management.”

For more information, visit www.thepaperstory. co.za. Follow @PaperRocks_SA on Twitter.

Change your recycling habits and change a life Issued by Frog Communications Did you know that 1169 296 tons of paper were collected for recycling in 2013? This is equivalent to 1 403 Olympic size swimming pools or, even better, 3,5 million cubic metres of landfill space. But did you also know that only 5% of households recycle their paper?

Drive around your neighbourhood on rubbish collection day and you will be sure to notice a number of people sifting through waste to extract valuable recyclable materials. “Informal waste collectors are often seen as a nuisance but these people try to earn a living by recovering recyclables and selling them to buy-back centres,” explains Ursula Henneberry, operations director for the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (PRASA).

Paper has a value For the paper industry, paper is not waste but a valuable source of the fibre that is used in paper manufacture.

Some 65% of recovered paper is used as a raw material in paper mills for the production of corrugated boxes and board, newspapers, tissue products, kitchen and industrial paper towelling, cereal boxes, soap cartons and moulded paper products such as eggboxes.

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Be part of the cycle “We all use paper in some form every day so we should all become paper recyclers,” says Henneberry. She shares a few tips on how to make things easier for waste collectors and to increase their earning potential: If there is no paper collection programme in your area, partner with a waste collector and agree to put your recyclables in separate bags – paper and cardboard in one, and other recyclables in another, so that he can collect from you once a week. Not only is this more dignified, but it also saves the collector the time he or she would have spent working through the bags and bins.

Recyclable paper products should be kept clean and dry to ensure that the waste collector earns maximum value.

Keep your recyclables separate from wet kitchen waste to maintain the quality of the recyclable material. The collector gets paid more for better quality material. Liquid packaging, such as milk and juice cartons, is also recyclable. Simply rinse the containers, flatten them and put them into your paper recycling bag. You can even leave the caps on.

For more information about paper and paper recycling, go to www.prasa.co.za or www.thepaperstory.co.za. Follow @ PaperRocks_SA on Twitter. Another great resource is www.mywaste.co.za.

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Two kilometres: 1. Anton 09:45; 2 Nikita Laybourn (MartinSchool) 10:40; Patrick Snyman (BOKS) 10:41; 4 Lauren Hoare (NC) 13:09; 5 Kelly MacIver (BOKS) 13:09; 6 Elizabeth Tshabalala (NC) 14:18; 7 Fabian Morgan (NC) 15:45.

Four kilometres: 1. Wynand Strydom (BOKS) 15:04; 2 Theunis Holl (BOKS) 15:04; 3 Eugene van der Westhuizen (BOKS) 15:15; 4 Darrel Laybourn (BOKS) 15:19; 5 Niall Hogan (MAD) 16:49; 6 Etienne Steenkamp (NC) 16:57; 7 Pieter Botha (SP) 17:04; 8 Alison De Bruin (NC) 18:06; 9 Donovan Stevens (NC) 18:13; 10 Monique Mare (BOKS) 18:40; 11 Gregg Peebles (BOKS) 19:25, 12 Sarah Hogan (MAD) 19:48; 13 Lindi Robbertze (BOKS) 19:50; 14 Dominic Duarte (MAD) 20:19; 15 Susan Basson (GCH) 20:55; 16 Mandi Dudula (BOKS) 21:50; 17 Roger Stevens (MAD) 21:51; 18 Keith Nero (BOKS) 22:53; 19 Prudence Hogan (MAD) 23:17; 20 Thabo Modise (BOKS) 24:14; 21 David MacLean (BOKS) 24:14.

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ie Boksburg Rugbyklub se junior en senior klubspelers het oor die naweek van 19 en 20 Julie die klubrugbyseisoen amptelik afgeskop.

Die afrigters is almal hard besig om hul spelers voor te berei vir tawwe rugby. Wedstryde word elke naweek by verskillende klubs in die Valke-streek gespeel.

ONTMOET DIE MANNE AGTER DIE KLUB: Johan Thysse (sekretaris), Hein Flemix (voorsitter), Rudi Schneigansz (Ondervoorsitter) en Andries Naude (tesourier).

VASBERADE: Die junior rugbyspelers besig om hard te oefen.

Eight kilometres:

New division - bigger goals

1. JP Delport (BOKS) 35:43; 2 Tseko Mabote (BOKS) 39:10; 3 Jannie Heath (BOKS) 40:49.

Wade “Warrior” Groth (26) has moved down to Featherweight division from Lightweight division and will face Peter “Kratos” Nyide this Thursday at the Extreme Fighting Championships(EFC) 32 at Carnival City.

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South Africa defeated France to claim third place in their debut performance at the International Team Mid-Amateur Championship at Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux on Sunday 20 July.

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he South Africans emerged victorious from the hard-fought battle against the host nation to claim a 2-1 victory. Josef Fourie from Free State and Western Province’s Greg Sheard were two down in the Foursomes at the turn, but levelled the game down the back nine and won at the first extra hole.Central Gauteng’s David Muller lost his Singles game, but Graeme Watson from Ekurhuleni launched a superb come-back over the last three holes to secure the win for South Africa.The reigning Volvo SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play champion, Watson, was 1-down, but sank a tough par putt at the 16th to square the game. He chipped in at the 17th to take the lead and halved the 18th in pars to win 1-up. “All three games against France were very tight, but the team showed great courage to come from behind and take bronze,” said team manager and SAGA Assistant Executive Director, Neil Homann. “The Test against France and the championship was fantastic for the players and we are very proud of their achievement and their great fighting spirit. ”Meanwhile, finalists Sweden and Italy shared the trophy after the teams finished all square.

“The organisers decided that the teams would share the trophy because it was too dark for the match to continue, and the Swedes had to catch a flight on Sunday night and couldn’t stay until Monday,” Homann said.

Caption: South Africa took third place at the International Team Mid-Amateur Championship in France. From left to right – Joseph Fourie (Free State), Greg Sheard (Western Province), Graeme Watson (Ekurhuleni) and David Muller (Central Gauteng).

Photo from: SAGA.

roth told tame TIMES that he is looking forward to see how he performs in a lighter division and how his body will handle the cut in weight, adding that he is willing to fight anyone he has to fight in order to claim the Featherweight Title.

The Forest Hill resident won over many fans with his last fight when he knocked out Alex Cheboub in the second round at EFC 29. This has made him the crowd favourite for this bout. His EFC fight record also proves his worth, as Groth

Fadipe vs. Speechly Allen vs. Nienaber Cleland vs. Kruger Strauss vs. Moyo Roodman vs. De Lange Didier vs. Grobbelaar Madiba vs. Swekile Mulumba vs. Mnikathi Vermeulen vs. Strydom Van Winkel vs. Pretorius Tresor vs. Mokgolo Bukaka vs Sebeko

won three out of his five fights. He won via KO (body hook) against Ashley Calvert; lost against Don Madge via technical knock-out

(TKO); lost via submission against Marcus Taljaard; won via judges’ decision against Kalil Akleka and won the last bout via TKO against Cheboub. Groth has said he has learnt much from his losses and considers them great fights as well. Groth initially used mixed martial arts (MMA) as a fitness tool to better his endurance levels when he was doing pre-season soccer fitness four years ago.

“I really enjoyed the training and how technical the training became.

I was hooked pretty quickly,” Groth said. He enjoys the discipline that is necessary in MMA - not only in training but also when stepping into the hexagon, as well as the lifestyle that goes with it.

The 1.77m fighter explained that he concentrates on strength and conditioning as well as being a well balanced allround fighter when training. Nicholas White coaches him in the former while Walter Wendt coaches him in the latter.

He trains at Kombat Gym in Steeldale. “It’s more of a family than a gym - a place you can call home during the long days of fight camp. Dom, Christy and Walter make the gym work well for all who trains there. You know when you walk in you are training under the best and with the best,” Groth said. Groth’s name Wade means warrior in Japanese so tame TIMES hopes his warrior skill will once again be a highlight of EFC 32.

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oërskool Dr. EG Jansen se rugbyen netbalspelers het vanjaar baie goeie prestasies tydens die onderskeie provinsiale weke gelewer.Na afloop van die Craven week is twee van EG Jansen se rugbyspelers, naamlik Hendrè Stassen (slot) en Nico Peyper (haker) genooi om aan die SA Skole proewe, wat op Saterdag 26 Julie by die Barnardstadion in Kempton Park gehou is, deel te neem.

Vir Hendrè was dit 'n ekstra beloning nadat hy ook aangewys is as Speler van die Wedstryd tydens die Valke se eerste wedstryd teen die Boland. Ander Jansies wat presteer het was Martin Van Wyk wat een van vier spelers was wat vyf drieë tydens die Craven week gedruk het, terwyl Forrest Roos een van ses spelers was wat veertig of meer punte tydens die Craven week aangeteken het. Op die Netbalfront is Chantel Wentzel in die SA O/18-groep van slegs 35 spelers opgeneem.

Daar is slegs vyf spelers per posisie ge- kies. Chantel was een van vier Jansies wat Gauteng tydens die SA's verteenwoodig het. Die ander Jansies was Melandri Geldenhuys (O/18); Bianca Van Lelyveld en Kyla Visser (albei O/15).

VASBERADE OM TE PRESTEER: Hendrè Stassen in aksie. (Artikel en foto verskaf)

Hoërskool Dr. EG Jansen se rugby het vanjaar 'n nuwe hoogtepunt bereik deur die eerste skool in die geskiedenis van die Makro-skole liga in die Valke streek te word waar al vier die Beeldtrofee-spanne naamlik die O/14A; O/15A; O/16A en eerste span as die wenners in die Valke-liga aangewys is.

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ansies het die besonderse prestasie amper in 2012 behaal; maar ongelukkig het die O/16A-span die trofee gedeel. Om die alleenhouers van die vier grotes te wees is baie spesiaal as daar in ag geneem moet word dat die onderskeie afdelings waarvolgens die liga's ingedeel word deur middel van seunsgetalle bepaal

word. Volgens Dr. EG Jansen se getalle is hul veronderstel om in die groot skole afdeling te speel waar die seunsgetalle heelwat minder is as die makro skole afdeling.

Kwagga Loubser, Jansies se Direkteur Bemarking, sê dat die prestasie nie oornag gebeur het nie.

Dit kon deur noukeurige beplanning en harde werk deur die Direkteur Rugby

en Mnr. Reghardt Botha en sy mede afrigters geskied.

Die Rugby-akademie waar graad 8 en 9 leerders rugby as 'n vak by die skool kan neem, speel ook 'n baie groot rol in die spelers se ontwikkeling, sê Loubser. In totaal het Dr. EG Jansen nege van die twaalf moontlike trofeë ingepalm (ook 'n rekord).

Hoërskool Dr. EG Jansen is ook die enigste skool waar al vier sy spanne outomaties vir die Beeld kwartfinaal gekwalifiseer het.

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