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AK47s link ATM bombings
Laurelle Williams
laurelle@tametimes.co.za The video footage of the Booysens Viva Cash & Carry ATM bombing, where two ATMs, an FNB and a Standard Bank one, were bombed on 23 October show the suspects were armed with AK47s. The victims at first described the guns as shotguns. This may provide police with a possible link to the Rosettenville ATM bombing in Bouquet Street the day before because those suspects were also armed with AK47s.
The two ATMs were bombed at 5:45 inside Viva Cash & Carry in Mentz Street, Booysens after four men entered the shop armed with pistols and AK47s. The owner of the shop told tame TIMES, “They told the customers to go out of the shop but kept all the employees inside and told them to go to the back. It took them about 10 to 15 minutes to detonate the bomb. It sounded like a hand grenade.” He went on to demonstrate the sound it made. Fortunately, no-one was hurt, but an undisclosed amount of money was taken. It is believed the suspects fled in a white BMW 3-series.
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The Rosettenville ATM bombing took place at about 2:00 on the morning of 22 October on the corner of Bouquet Street. The five men involved were armed with AK47s and escaped with an undisclosed amount of money. “The monies recovered at the crime scene were full of ink,” Cst Rebecca Bila, Moffatview SAPS spokeswoman said, adding that, “No shots were fired and no-one was injured.” It was reported that a number of windows in Bouquet Street were blown out and that bystanders grabbed bank-notes lying on the ground at the scene before the police arrived.
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I experienced extreme frustration and fury this past week while I was covering the story of the torching of the Robertsham Bonny Dales, Chairperson Rainbows and Smiles Durban, whose son Roan passed away from brain Post Office with petrol (page 8). cancer responds to YOU magazine’s recent front page Photoshopped pictures of bald celebrities. When I got to the scene I followed all protocol by introducing myself, asking who was in devastating. Did his outrageous campaign to a breast cancer charity, donating blood charge of the scene and who I could speak to. work? Yes. People sat up and paid attention or registering as a bone marrow donor. The I was sent from pillar to post by various Post because it caused a stir. Was it right for him cancer patients who bought the magazine Office employees who were standing outside to cause a stir at the emotional expense of because they felt supported now feel cheated. the scene. I started to speak to Michelle any other parent who has lost their child to The editor justified their deception by saying Lakay, who was in the post office when the “It was stated clearly in the editor’s letter and strikers entered and threatened her life. She cancer? No. PR agents, digital media companies or in the copy that it was digitally removed…. was visibly upset and started saying how the campaign managers may soothe themselves Like it or hate it, this campaign has got people management of the South African Post Office by saying “well, we got what we wanted. talking about cancer and that was always our needed to come to a decision about the They are paying attention now…” but what objective.” dispute so that the endangerment of human they also get is a bucket load of No. Your objective was to sell magazines. life could end. disrespect and disappointment Putting a model on the cover with a fake bald Another woman came to hug her and said head was a tactic. A means to a financial end. “calm down - you are going to stress your self chucked in their direction too. I would never, for the sake of It insulted those who have gone bald without out.” At first I thought the other woman was A MOTHER’S LOVE: creating awareness, knowingly choice and insulted those who shave their just consoling Lakay, but as I spoke to the Bonny Dales with her cheapen or degrade someone heads (for real) to show support for a loved Robertsham Post Office branch manager, this son Roan before he one. else’s battle. passed away from Diffuse woman re-appeared. I realized she was from So, when the South African YOU This storm will blow over and the media will the Post Office head office and only came to Intrinsic Pontine Glioma magazine placed a well known SA grasp on to something else, with the fake hug Lakay to restrain her from talking to the (DIPG) in September 2011. model on its cover with her head shaved heads forgotten. I would like to implore media (me). INSET: OUTRAGE: The supposedly shaved in support of anyone who is trying to think of ways to create She also told me while I was speaking to the cover of YOU magazine breast cancer we all went “wow – awareness of something important to them – branch manager that they (employees who that upset many people. great move.” When the story broke do it. Create awareness, but do it with class were in the post office) were not allowed to that the shaved head was Photo- and style. Do it with clear intentions, and one speak to me due to the sensitive situation, A year or so ago a man in the UK created a campaign called “I wish shopped, there was an outrage. I have seen of those intentions should be to preserve the and that they could lose their jobs if they did. my child had cancer.” I was horrified. I children and adults with bald heads because dignity of the people you are trying to help. I understand that there is a media officer who contacted him and explained to him that the medicine killing the cancer (and parts of I work with Rainbows and Smiles and never addresses media; however, he was not there I found his campaign repugnant. After them) takes their hair in the process. It is not once has the thought occurred to me to and getting a prompt response from him is I explained what repugnant meant he a choice people make. If someone is able to leverage sick and dying children as an “advert” also very unlikely. These people experienced responded saying that his child had an choose to shave their heads in solidarity, it is for more funds. We fight for kids with cancer. the incident first-hand - the story needs to extremely rare disease that gets very little an awesome thing – it makes those without We do our best to preserve their dignity right come from them, not people who are not on until the end. If we post photographs of them the front line. support or awareness. I felt sorry for him choice feel less alone. - he was just trying to create awareness For a magazine to take a model who claims we do so with the parent’s permission and All the outside South African Post Office she is “doing this for her Dad,” only to pose 9/10 times it is a photo of these brave children employees whose lives were not put in danger through his campaign. While I could only imagine his desperation with her full head of hair and be Photoshopped smiling despite the cancer, despite the fear that day refused to speak to me, telling me to in so badly wanting people to know what his bald is a cheap trick. The model did lose and despite the longing to be a normal kid. speak to the branch manager, but when I did child was going through, I battled to swallow her Dad to cancer - that part was true, and If you are involved in any form of campaigning so, she was told not to speak to me. the bitterness that his campaign had left me I am truly sorry for her loss, but she would always ask yourself three questions.1- will This even frustrated the employees, who told with. I know what it is like to have a child die have been a better ambassador wearing the it create awareness and 2- will it be at the me that the public needs to know what they from cancer. First-hand. It is ugly, sad and sunflower fund bandana, donating money emotional/physical expense of someone. are being put through. 3-Then ask yourself if you or a family member What infuriated me even more is that the lives were the someone referred to in question 2 of the management or senior SAPO who are “would I still go ahead?” If the answer is “no,” not working in post offices where the danger then get back to the drawing board and come is, still want to silence the workers whose up with something else. lives are in constant danger. I agree with Lakay who had the courage to speak to me, Have you checked or serviced your saying, “Isn’t it time Trailer or Caravan wheel bearings? SA Post Office meet Let KIRMATT SERVICES get you and your family to your destination safely this festive season. these people halfway or give them what they want so they can stop hurting KIRMATT SERVICES innocent people? 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Grudge leads to death
MURDER SCENE: A 33-year-old man was murdered after a vendetta.
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SHOCK: Marcel Houston could not accept that his friend was dead.
A 33-year-old man was stabbed in the heart in Outspan Road, South Hills opposite Tony’s shop in what is believed to be the bloody end to a vendetta. According to the deceased’s house mate Marcel Houston, a notorious criminal named “Jumbo” stabbed his friend. “Jumbo has always been a problem is this community,” he said. “He was recently let out of prison and stays where that big drug raid happened recently. He stabbed him in the heart. One shot - he wanted to kill him.” When tame TIMES arrived on scene, Moffatview SAPS as well as Netcare 911 were already there, while numerous onlookers, including children, watched the scene. According to Houston, the deceased came home to change at around
Laurelle Williams laurelle@tametimes.co.za 13:00 and told him he was going to fetch his 8-year-old son from school. A few minutes later, people ran to the house, telling him about the altercation with Jumbo and his friend. The deceased’s girlfriend, who was very emotional, told tame TIMES that her boyfriend and Jumbo had had an argument two weeks previously, but that the disagreement was over. However, she believes Jumbo was holding a grudge against her boyfriend. Clr Fay Chame, the ward councillor of South Hills said, “Any crime that happens in South Hills is always related to drugs. I hope the police can do their work and find the killer and I urge the community not to lose hope in the police. They are doing what they can.”
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Elder abuse
67-year-old lady physically assaulted by drunk man
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Laurelle Williams laurelle@tametimes.co.za A 67-year-old woman, who has been a resident at Reuven Old Age Home for nearly ten years, recently became a victim of physical abuse at the hands of her neighbour’s 40-year-old son. In August the man, who was intoxicated, started screaming outside her flat asking her where his money was. After much harassment, she opened her gate and asked, "What money?" He then allegedly grabbed her by her throat, throwing her on the floor, bashed her head against the pavement and stepped on her chest. According to the abused woman’s daughter, other residents tried to stop him, but he was so aggressive that not even his parents could calm him down and he actually tried to throw his father over the balcony. The family did not press charges, as they were led to believe that the man was mentally challenged but when tame TIMES spoke to the social worker whom Reuven Old Age Home called in to assist with the situation, it was reported that he is mentally stable but has epilepsy and becomes aggressive if he drinks alcohol while on his medication. “This man should not be living with his parents in the bachelor flat and the supervisor of Reuven is not doing anything to get him removed,” the daughter of the beaten-up pensioner said. Supervisor Johanna Jacobs admitted that the man should not be living with pensioners in a government old age home. She explained that she can evict pensioners who are not abiding by the rules on condition that she finds alternative places for them to stay. “I am waiting for the social worker to find a home for the 40-year-old man,” Jacobs said. However, the social worker told tame TIMES that she had been unsuccessful due to the man being mentally stable and therefore not eligible for a mental home, and that his age counted against him. In the meantime, the 67-year-old lady lives in fear every day, locking herself up in her flat and not mixing with the other residents. “This is not how my mother should be living and the man needs to be removed,” the daughter said.
Sometimes the only things visible are the tears... Lizeth Kotze Lizeth.kotze@tametimes.co.za What is elder abuse? It can be defined as a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. Types of elder abuse Physical abuse Any action against an elderly person that results in physical pain, injury or impairment
Neglect or abandonment by caregivers Failure to fulfil the role of caregiver, whether intentionally or unintentionally
Emotional abuse Emotional pain or distress caused either verbally or nonverbally
Financial exploitation Unauthorized use of funds or property belonging to an elderly person
Sexual abuse Performing any sexual act with an elderly person without their consent
Healthcare fraud and abuse Unethical practices by professional care providers like doctors and hospital personnel
Proving elder abuse can be difficult, since abuse can be subtle in nature. Caregivers could also explain away some reasons for concern. In some cases, symptoms of abuse can overlap with symptoms of mental deterioration. One should therefore be very careful before accusing someone of elder abuse, but should also not dismiss any allegation made by an elderly person. Elder abuse can be reported at: Age-In-Action- Web address: www.age-in-action.co.za Tell: 011 333 0501 Fax: 011 333 0511 Toll-free Careline: 0800 333 231
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Aspen beerfest has swagga
FACE BOOTH: One of Aspen Nature Estate residents showing his German side.
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Aspen Nature Estate hosts a beerfest every year. This year South African Breweries (SAB) and suppliers of craft beer Swagga provided the beverages. The event was held under a marquee from 16:00 until 23:00, and brought out the hidden German in all the residents. As the beer tasting gained momentum, live entertainment was provided by The Raevans, a local South-based band, Lorraine Deans and Jon Dellinger. “Thank you to the residents who made the night memorable,” Andrea Scott, Aspen Nature Estate Events Manager said.
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Letters
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Ek raak sommer opgewonde as ek die winkelsentrum binnetree en al die Kersgoedjies sien. Hierdie tyd van die jaar is altyd so rustig en vrolik. Mense koop geskenke en wys dat hulle omgee. Gysie dink weer die verkoopsindustrie gebruik Kerstyd as ‘n slim vangnet om verbruikers te kry. “Al die Kersgoed is daar om jou geld uit jou beursie te lok. Wie het in elk geval ‘n rooi en wit wol kous nodig, wat buitendien ver te groot is om te dra? Dit is ‘n mors van geld,” brom Gysie. Ek steur my nie aan hom nie: Kersfees is een van die lekkerste tye van die jaar. Of mense my probeer oorreed om geld te spandeer of nie, dit bly spesiaal. Tip: Vier Kerstyd en geniet dit, maar moet nie vergeet waaroor dit werklik gaan nie: Christus se geboorte. Gee net soveel aandag aan jou geloof hierdie Kerstyd as aan die rooi kouse op die kaggel.
Badly bruised by nurse Angry patient writes:
I received terrible service from Netcare Mulbarton Hospital last week. I went to the hospital for a check-up appointment. I was told to have blood tests done, and I went to have my blood taken at the hospital. The nurse who took my blood was very unprofessional with the procedure. As she was filling the phial, she kept knocking the needle around in my arm. When she finished, my arm had a lump around the area where the needle went in. It had swollen to the size of a litchi. She quickly said it was fine and that I must put an ice pack on it when I got home. The plaster I was given to cover it did not even stick. I put an ice pack on my arm when I got home, but the swelling is still visible. The bruising that is there now is horrendous. I think the hospital should make sure they hire qualified staff, and make sure they do their jobs properly. REPONSE: Nellie Koen, Netcare’s Hospital Manager said, “Please note that the pathology labs are private
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Milena writes: transferred from Mahlangeni to Crocodile Dear Editor, I read Journey to 30 something on A Bridge and then Pretorious Kop and how Hippo Love Story by Karen Paolillo and she adapted to the change. The stories how your love for reading was ignited about Mahlangeni were recorded in her book once again. My mother encouraged me Mahlangeni: Stories of a Game Ranger’s to read from an early age and now at 17 Family, her first book that I read and also I am a typical bookworm. Reading is a quite enjoyed). favourite activity of mine and I love many All Things Wild and Wonderful includes stories about a lion cub they adopted genres. Reading what A Hippo Love Story is about and raised. The antics of the lion and the reminded me of a book in a similar setting adventures they had with him were quite which I think you might also enjoy. The book amusing and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank is called All Things Wild and Wonderful and you for sharing A Hippo Love Story with us - I it is by Kobie Kruger. Kobie was a game definitely want to read it and I also hope you ranger’s wife in the Kruger National Park will enjoy All Things Wild and Wonderful. and in this book she tells of how they were God Bless
Is this a new billing crisis? Norma Rudham writes:
There have been several letters of late regarding the billing crisis and some news headlines have referred to it as a “new billing crisis.” I am wondering if the original billing crisis was ever resolved in the first place as I certainly still have queries which have been outstanding for a long time. In this regard I recall that President Zuma in his speech earlier this year proclaimed
that he intended to resolve the billing crisis. Can we please find out from the powers that be what steps were taken resulting from President Zuma’s speech to resolve this billing crisis and, if there is indeed a new billing crisis, what progress is being made in attending to it? The public really are tired of the stress of involved in trying to liaise in this regard.
Adult rates for children under 18 Bassonia resident, Merle, writes: It irks the living daylights out of me that adult rates apply at the discretion of establishments. For example the JHB Zoo entrance fee for 3-12 year olds is R40 and for adults (anyone over the age of 12), it is R65. At Nu Metro, the prices differ depending on which movie is being seen, 2D, 3D, etc. but the fact remains that, over the age of 12, adult rates apply. Another establishment advertises a family package for a family of four. (“R515 - two parents and two children under the age of 16.”) Belonging to a family of four, with my one child being 14 and the other 17 years of age, I telephoned them to enquire about companies in their own right; for their own account. They are not part of Netcare Mulbarton Hospital. Please give me the lab name - I need to know which lab it was and I will then forward your complaint to the relevant pathology lab. My apology for any inconvenience caused.” PAINFUL: the bruise
the family package they advertise, only to be smugly informed: “You wouldn’t qualify for the ‘Family Package’ - you will have to pay the full rate; this is the way it works.” My 17-year-old is still a child, he is still in high school, he is still a dependant, we all live under one roof, we are still a “Family of 4” regardless. All these establishments, The Bill of Rights and the Children’s Act clearly define a “child” as “a person under the age of 18 years,” this being the reason they cannot buy alcohol, obtain a Drivers Licence, enter into any contract or even vote for their country.
DirectfromParliament Alberton vehicle pile-up could’ve been avoided The 48 vehicle pile-up By Manny de Freitas MP on the N12 in Alberton is an unambiguous wake-up call that we are in the midst of an epidemic. I have been saying this for years. The world is freaking out that over 3 000 people have died as a result of Ebola. This is quite right. There is proportional reaction and emotion from everyone. Yet unbelievably one hardly hears as much as a “peep” about the on-average 14 000 annual deaths on our roads. It is only when a dramatic and graphic crash such as this takes place that people take notice. Until government starts looking at transport holistically, road death statistics will continue to be astronomically high. These statistics started to move up sharply in the 1990s when business was forced to move their goods from rail to road. Rail had become so inefficient and slow that moving goods on rail was simply no longer an option for business. As truck sales, and their usage went up, so did death and fatalities. Government’s response to this epidemic was by making the problem worse. Previously, all rail infrastructure fell within one government entity. In governments’ infinite non-wisdom, however, they split rail operations in two: Transnet looks after the rail movement of goods and PRASA (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa) focusses on the movement of people. We now have a situation where two entities have different responsibilities while using one set of rail infrastructure. While we have two government entities pulling in opposite directions as officials build their respective empires, we have more and more people dying every day on our roads as more and more trucks fill our roads countrywide. Government needs to immediately amalgamate all Transnet and PRASA operations. By doing this, it will ensure that planning is done holistically and in a coordinated manner. With this as a foundation, it would ensure planning is done holistically so that all services and operations become efficient, effective and economical. Business would then very quickly, and happily, move their goods on to rail and abandon their trucks. When this happens we will see a dramatic drop in road-related deaths as well as a slowdown of price increases of goods as they will be cheaper to transport by rail. We need action from the Minister now so horrific crashes stop.
28 October 2014
JHB South Garden Club 28 October- Speaker: Wim Spronk Subject: Nature Video (The Namib, Bats, Mangroves) For more information contact Maud Pickup 011 435 0852 or 082 854 9212.
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St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church’s morning market – 1 November A morning market will be held at St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, Corner Japie and Verona Streets, Rosettenville from 08:30. There will be a tea garden, and food, cakes, needlework, books etc will be on sale. For more information call 011 435 9922. Lusito Golf Day – 12 November Lusito’s Annual Golf Day 2014 will be held at Modderfontein Golf Club on Wednesday, 12 November. Tee-off will start at 11:30 (shotgun). The cost for a four-ball is R3000; this includes 18 holes of golf, halfway house, golfer’s shirt and cap and a prize-giving dinner. The competition format will be four-ball alliances (two scores to count). If you don’t have four players, you can still enter individually. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information please contact Jose / Suzy on 011 435 8583.
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Wind tears into Frances Vorwerg A gale-force wind ripped a large section of roofing off Frances Vorwerg School last Thursday, 23 October, leaving eight classrooms without a roof. The force of the wind not only removed a sizeable piece of corrugated iron from the roof, but also tore off the rafters, knocking them into the building next to the classroom. Part of the roofing was blown almost 50m away from the classrooms. Kobus Walker, vice-principal of Frances Vorwerg who, was attending a meeting at the school during the storm, described the
way the wind speed suddenly picked up. “I heard a rattling sound as the wind started to shake the roof. Then suddenly the roof came off. The wind tearing the roof off the building looked like someone opening a book. The wind bent the corrugated iron as simply as we might bend paper,” he said. This is second time in two years that the roof at Frances Vorwerg was blown off due to extreme winds. In November last year, wind tore off the same piece of roof. It appears to be a freak occurrence, since the roof was fully repaired after the first incident.
ROOF DEVASTATION: Roof ripped from classrooms at Frances Vorwerg School.
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Robertsham Post Office torched with petrol “As a South African Post Office employee, I say to the CEO, isn’t it time you meet these people half way or give them what they want so they can stop hurting innocent people? You need to stop this bloodshed.”- Michelle Lakay Laurelle Williams laurelle@tametimes.co.za Employees of Robertsham Post Office, situated on the corner of Jasper and Lamston Streets, escaped death on 23 October when South African Post Office(SAPO) strikers stormed in, doused the counters with petrol, hit the glass panels with a hammer and set it alight. A case of public violence has been opened at Booysens SAPS and is currently being investigated. When tame TIMES arrived on the scene, the badly shaken SAPO employees were carrying burnt office chairs back inside the building. A shaken up Michelle Lakay said, “As an South African Post Office employee, I say to the CEO, isn’t it time you meet these people halfway or give them what they want so they can stop hurting innocent people. You need to stop this bloodshed.” The postal strike that has been on for several months is due to the implementation of the Post Office’s flexible labour strategy. “The reasons for the strikes centre on the appointment of casual workers in permanent positions, which the Post Office is implementing, using a staggered approach. This is in view of the difficult financial position the company is in,” Lungile Lose, the spokesperson for SA Post Office said recently. Another SAPO employee told tame TIMES, “About seven to 10 men walked into the post office and said in Zulu, ‘You are working while
we are fighting’. They poured the petrol on the counter and hit the glass with hammers. We ran to the back and locked ourselves in the vault and managed to get out the back. We don’t know how the fire was extinguished in the front.” Robert Mulaudzi, City of Johannesburg EMS spokesman, commented that CoJ fire fighters received a call but the fire was already extinguished by the time they arrived, and no injuries were reported. It is believed that security guards and bystanders put out the fire. Other SAPO employees who came to the scene, stopped the Robertsham employees from speaking to tame TIMES, saying it was a sensitive situation and adding that they could lose their jobs. However, this frustrated the employees as they felt the public needed to know what had happened. tame TIMES requested comment from the South African Post Office. Lungile Lose’s comment read: “The regional manager in the Johannesburg area arranged for the employees who work at the Robertsham Post Office to receive professional trauma counselling on 24 October. We are aware of the stress that they were under and we appreciate their dedication to render a service to the public, even during difficult times. The Robertsham Post Office will be temporarily closed for repairs. It is not yet possible to commit to a reopening date, as
the list of items that need replacement is not yet complete. We apologize to our customers for this inconvenience. The SA Post Office has obtained a court interdict against striking employees which makes it illegal for them to loiter within a distance of 1 km of a Post Office building or facility. With the help of the SA Police, this interdict is now being rigorously applied and we expect levels of violence and intimidation to drop significantly as a result.
In Bloemfontein, eight striking workers have already been arrested for intimidating a Post Office employee. They will appear in court on 6 November. While negotiations continue to address the grievances of striking workers, the Post Office is focussing on restoring operations to normality. Today, the major mail sorting facilities in Gauteng are open as a result and we are hopeful of further improvements.”
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Scrapyard owner offers R30 000 bribe A Roodepoort scrapyard owner offered a R30 000 bribe to City Power’s Intelligence Division and the South African Police Services (SAPS) recently after they found 395 kilograms worth of unaccountedfor cables. The cables displayed the distinctive markings of City Power. The bribe was denied and the wouldbe briber was arrested together with four accomplices. They appeared before Court last week on charges of theft, possession of stolen property and bribery. These arrests were made possible after a tip-off was received. In total 14 arrests were made in two separate incidents. The arrests are part of City Power’s ongoing investigation to clamp down on cable theft, which costs the South African economy over R5 billion annually. In another operation, while conducting a routine patrol on cable theft hotspots, members of City Power’s intelligence unit and the SAPS arrested nine suspects in Meadowlands, Soweto, while they
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were trenching for underground cables. Approximately 76 kilograms worth of unstripped cables was recovered. The response team and the police also confiscated picks, shovels, hacksaws and bolt-cutters. City Power has prioritized the fight against cable theft. Through organizations such as the Association of the Municipal Electricity Undertakings of Southern Africa (AMEU), City Power together with organized business, municipalities and law enforcement agencies have agreed to lobby government to classify cable theft as an act of treason owing to its debilitating effects. This is one of the resolutions from panel discussion at the recently held 64th Convention titled: Should cable theft be classified as economic sabotage? The water cuts that affected communities in Pretoria and Johannesburg due to cable theft are a grim and chilling reminder of how the scourge of cable theft can impact negatively on communities and businesses if it remains unchecked.
Man gets 11 years for unlicensed gun Themba Mashinini, a resident of Vosloorus, was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment at the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court for possession of an unlicensed firearm on 21 October. Mashinini was arrested on 29 March 2008 by the SAPS Robbery and Reaction Unit when the officers noticed a white VW Golf parked in Budack Street, Glenvista with four males inside it. The officers searched them and
found a gun with live ammunition on 33-yearold Mashinini, who was then arrested for possession of an unlicensed firearm. The case was assigned to Constable Mbali Mvelase of Mondeor SAPS for further investigation. The Detective Branch Commander Lieutenant Colonel Haasbroek would like to commend the investigating officer for her efforts throughout the investigation.
Deceased needs to be identified On 3 October at 20:30, an unknown black male was knocked over by two vehicles and passed away. The incident took place on the M1 Booysens off-ramp. W/O Joubert from Booysens SAPS is trying to identify the deceased, who is believed to be about 40 years of age and had burn scars on his leg and chest. If any person can assist with the identifying the decease, W/O Joubert can be contacted on 011 433 5312 during office hours.
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A n e l e Ncube went missing at the beginning of October. Abele’s father reported him missing at Booysens SAPS on 15 October as he had not heard from him. Anele is 25 years of age and stays in Turffontein; he is employed as a security guard. It is not known what Anele was wearing when he went missing. If anyone knows there whereabouts of Anele please contact Sgt Mokoena on 084 072 2810 or 011 433 5317 (o/h).
Dagga peddlers Three suspects, aged between 21 and 45 years of age, were arrested in Mondeor on 22 October for possession of dagga by Mondeor SAPS. They appeared in Johannesburg Magistrate Court on 23 October.
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a r r ests Moffatview arrests The following 37 arrests were made by Moffatview SAPS between 13 and 19 October: Armed robbery:............................. 2 Assault common:.......................... 10 Assault GBH:................................. 2 Assault common under domestic violence:........................ 1 Dealing in Liquor without a license:........................................ 1 Drunken driving:............................ 3 Fraud:............................................. 1 House robbery:.............................. 1 Illegal immigrant:........................... 7 Malicious damage to property:.... 2 Possession of dagga:................... 19 Possession of stolen goods:........ 1 Possession of suspected stolen motor vehicle:.................... 2 Rape:.............................................. 1 Reckless and negligent driving:........................................... 1 Shoplifting:..................................... 3 Theft:............................................... 2
Mondeor arrests The following arrests were made by Mondeor SAPS between 16 and 22 October: Shoplifting:..................................... 11 Possession of dagga:................... 10 Malicious damage to property:.... 1 Intimidation:................................... 1 Theft:............................................... 3 Assault common:.......................... 2 Driving under influence:............... 5 Possession of suspected stolen property:............................. 2 Assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm:................... 1
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Warning: black GTI/ Silver Audi Moffatview SAPS management would like to warn tmembers of the public about a black GTI and a Silver Audi with four black males who are armed and in police uniform. These two cars do not have registration numbers and the four suspects rob people while pretending to be policemen.
Two suspects, a man and a woman, were arrested by Cst Mavuyangwa and Cst Netshisaulu from the SAPS Flying Squad on 20 October. The members received information from an informer about people suspected to be dealing in drugs in Cappessa Court, Rosettenville. While searching the house they found a tablet bottle containing a suspicious substance suspected to be drugs which the woman admitted to owning. The members continued with the search and found the second suspect, a man, who hiding on top of the roof. When asked why he was hiding said he was afraid of the police. He was searched and small plastic bags of drugs were found in his possession. The two suspects were arrested for possession of drugs and taken to Moffatview SAPS.
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Glenvista Tennis Academy held a tournament during the school holidays. The players enjoyed themselves and there was some excellent tennis played.
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In September, Calvary Christian College held its 4th annual Miss and Mr Calvary event at Southgate Mall. It was a sell-out success. The three judges were Letitia Masina (ex-model and TV presenter), Odette Moponyane (ex-Miss West Rand) and Minky Mothabela (ex-Miss SA Teen). Ex-learners of the school were involved: Lorenzo Rufus was the MC while Rhonwyn and Lucrezia entertained with songs. The competition was divided into four categories: Mr & Miss Petite, Mr & Miss Freshette, Mr & Miss Junior Calvary and Mr & Miss Senior Calvary.
MISS PETITE: Thabiso Mokane being crowned by judge Minky Mothabela.
Dissecting science Each year Calvary Christian College organizes a Science Fair to encourage pupils interested in Science and Technology. Pupils enthusiastically performed experiments and showcased their projects to parents and other pupils. In the Life Sciences’ laboratory, some pupils extracted DNA while others dissected rats, ox hearts and kidneys – pointing out all the bits and pieces. Meanwhile in the Science laboratory, pupils conducted fascinating experiments, including colour changes in dry ice, making glasses disappear, “elephant OX HEART: Leerin, a Calvary Christian College toothpaste,” Coke fountains, learners discussed the structure of the organ volcanoes, bombs and many more before dissecting it. exciting phenomena. and the paper jet competition showed that The Primary School also participated in Calvary has some budding aeronautical the Fair, demonstrating their scientific skills engineers.
First place overall in Nationals After winning both the friendly and Regional competitions held in August, Suideroord resident Quintin d’Hotman de Villiers took part in the Level 4 (11-12 years old) Provincial Artistic Gymnastics competition in September, achieving five first places in the six apparatuses - floor, pommel, rings, vault and high bar - and winning his age group. d’Hotman de Villiers was awarded his Senior Gauteng colours and qualified to represent the Gauteng region at the National Gym Games in October. At Nationals he achieved three first places for pommel, rings and parallel bar, two seconds for floor and high bar, winning first place overall in his age group. He competed against 32 boys from five Provinces and qualified to receive Provincial Colours. BRIGHT FUTURE: Quintin d’Hotman de Villiers with all his medals
AACL poster competition extended Due to the South African Post Office’s prolonged strike action, the Animal Anti-Cruelty League has decided to extend the original closing date (31 October 2014) of this year’s School Poster Competition until further notice. Those schools which are able should deliver their posters to the AACL Johannesburg, at 59 Alice Street, Regents Park, Johannesburg during office hours, until further notice. For more information, contact the AACL Education Officer, Johann Steenkamp on 011 435 0672 / educate@aacl-jhbnb.co.za
Calvary would like to sincerely thank Southgate Mall for making their event such an extravaganza. Extra thanks go to Southgate for vouchers, Ackermans, Ster-Kinekor, Spur, Yellowleys Hair and Beauty Salon, Autumn Leaves Farm Equestrian Centre and Photobunga in Walkerville, as well as Jungle Rumble and iKahn Photography.
The winners and runners-up are: Miss Petite (Gr R-3) Mr Petite (Gr R-3) Winner: Thabiso Mokane Winner: Kelbi Louw Runner up: Wame Magae Runner up: Nkayiso Zama Miss Freshette (Gr 4-6) Mr Freshette (Gr 4-6) Winner: Lesedi Gondo Winner: Moagi Maphologela Runner up: Teona Pillay Runner up: Siyabonga Nyoni
Miss Junior Calvary (Gr 7-9) Mr Junior Calvary (Gr 7-9) Winner: Tashlyn Kenny Winner: Cade Bahrends Runner up: Okgabile Rabothata Runner up: Khumo Maphologela Miss Senior Calvary (Gr 10-12) Mr Senior Calvary Gr (10-12) Winner: Ofentse Sauli Winner: Ntsako Hlongwaner Karen Kazembe Runner up: Braine Ndlovu
Young football achievers Two players from Alberton Football Club, Storm Jonas and Dylan Diab, both Grade 5 learners at Marist Brothers Linmeyer, were recently chosen for the Eastern District u/11 football team. At the colours presentation held on 19 September, Storm Jonas was named Captain of the Team and Dylan Diab, Vice-Captain. These two exceptional young footballers were part of the Alberton u/11 Premier team that won the league and cup for 2014. To reward him for his outstanding season, Dylan was named the u/11 Premier Player of the Year. He was also given the Junior Top Goal- Front: Dylan Diab. Back: Coach Len Harvey, Storm Scorer award, after scoring 36 goals Jonas andCoach Enrique Juanas Uriol in one season. Storm Jonas was given the prestigious Tyrone Addison Junior Player of the Year award – a memorial award established in memory of a young aspiring Alberton player who passed away in est. 1996 2009. The last time this award was given was in PRIVATE, SUPPORTED MAInSTREAM 2010. AnD REMEDIAL SCHOOL The Eastern u/11 district side that these • Combined Primary and High School (Gr. R - 12) boys represented and • Built on Inclusive Invitational Education Philosophy captained went on to • Catering for wide range of learners needs win the KZN tournament • National Curriculum Statement (CAPS) followed held in Durban on 10 • Small, secure, nurturing environment (6-12 in group) • Focus on Languages, Reading, Spelling & Maths and 11 October. • Run by qualified, experienced Learner Support Specialist Both boys will be • Deaf Auditory-oral learners accommodated travelling to Portugal • 2015 Enrolments for Gr. R - 11 NOW OPEN in March 2015 to
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Rhythmic success
Although eighteen Rhythmic Gymnastics Club members have been taking part in friendly competitions during the year, five of them - Banami Ngubeni, Sabrina Mendes, Aluksiswe Ngubeni, Paris Rees and Nandi Zulu were chosen to represent their club at the recent Novice Regionals. This competition is used to qualify for the Gauteng Inter-Provincials.
Sabrina Mendes came first overall and Nandi Zulu came third overall at the Regionals. Both qualified for the Gauteng Inter-Provincials where both gymnasts did well in the overall standings. The other three girls unfortunately missed out on qualification by a small margin on their overall results.
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Forest Hill Primary 2014 2014 Head Girl
Junior leaders
Congratulations to Tamryn Smith who has been chosen as Head Girl for 2014. Pictured with Mr D. Fourie.
The following two Forest Hill Primary learners have been chosen as 2014 Junior Leaders: Jean-Claude Steyn and Kateland Agenbacht (absent). Pictured with Mr D. Fourie.
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Congratulations to the following Forest Hill Primary Natural Science Olympiad stars, Yumna Williams, who received Top learner Grade 5 National Winner and Amarisse Rukanda who received position 3 for Grade 4-6, pictured with Mr. B. Mavhiza.
Well done to the following Forest Hill Primary learners for receiving half colours for Drama: Nonhlanhla Mathebula, Yumna Williams, Thato Molema and Karabelo Maubane (absent). Pictured with Mrs D. Geldenhuys.
Front: Banami Ngubeni, Middle: Sabrina Mendes and Aluksiswe Ngubeni Back: Paris Rees and Nandi Zulu
New staff and HOD at Winchester Ridge Primary Congratulations to Mrs Ntombela who has been chosen as the new Head of Department at Winchester Ridge Primary
Winchester Ridge Primary School welcomes new staff members Ms Nyati, Ms Seggie, Mr Crawforth and Mr Maghebe
Penbritte rider excels
Penbritte Equestrian’s SANESA riders did exceptionally well at the National Championships. Asma Paruk, title-holder of the Gauteng championships as well as the South African Youth Shows Championship class, showed her experience by riding a round that was both strategic and phenomenal. Paruk and her coach decided that just one turn was not enough for Abby and so Asma (her horse) and Abby Paruk came a very respectable third in SANESA nationals and bought her team’s points up to help them win the gold medal.
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Mr and Miss Jhb South crowned Funky, Fun and Festive was the theme of this year’s JhbSouth.co.za Family Festival and Expo that took place this past weekend at Rietvlei Zoo Farm.
Carnival City’s jam-packed summer entertainment line-up will feature two thumping concerts by the world-famous Vengaboys. Carnival City has confirmed that the acclaimed Dutch commercial house ensemble will hit the stage for their first ever shows at the Big Top Arena on
12 and 13 December. The show will be packed with all the hits that have made The Vengaboys famous since they burst on to the international music scene in early 1997. Fans will get to see them perform songs like Up & Down, We Like To Party, Boom Boom Boom Boom, and We`re going to Ibiza. Their shows at the Big Top Arena start at 20:00, with doors opening earlier at 19:00. Tickets, available from Computicket, range in price from R350 to R490. For more information visit www. suninternational.com or phone 011 898 7000. Like Carnival City on Facebook carnivalsa and follow us on Twitter carnivalsa.
The smooth sounds of a dynamic soprano who infuses R&B, spoken word, jazz and hip-hop with life is what epitomizes the songstress that is Jill Scott. Airey Scott - together with Kaya FM, Mzanzi Magic and Tsogo Sun - bring us the The No.1 Lady, for one night only in Johannesburg on 13 December at the Coca-Cola Dome. With over 4 million records sold in the US and numerous awards across music and film over the past decades, three-time Grammy Award-winning singer/ actress Jill Scott has proven why she is an artist to be remembered. Johannesburg audiences will be treated to the full Jill Scott experience at a seated concert at The Coca –Cola Dome. Limited tickets for the seated concert are available at Computicket now. They range from R390 to R1 020.
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This two day event line up included great entertainment such as the 2014 Mr and Miss Jhb South, Little, Junior and Teen Pageant, award winning singer Kurt Darren and all Electrical String Quartet, The Muses. The stage entertainment also included local and up-and-coming musicians, and dancers There were a great veriety of food stalls, a motor show, (classic car show), arts and
crafts market and fun activities for the kids, including an inflatable park, magic shows, and the animal farm yard. The highlight for many was the Mr and Miss Jhb South pageant. All contestants were dressed according to the theme with their bright, funky and fun attire. Congratulations to the winners in each category:
Little male and female 4-9 years: Girls third place - Hailey Fourie, Second place - Angela Yolande Winner - Layla Hunter. Boys third place - Alonso de Carvalho, Second place - Dominique Esteves winner - Leandro Esteves.
Junior male and female 10-15 years: Girls third place - Tayla da Silva, Second place - Lebogang Ntsali Winner - Thandeka Langa. Boys winner - Ashton Bosch.
Young Adults 16 years and up: Girls third place - Caitlin Sardinha, Second place - Simonne Esteves Winner - Kassandra Vegas. This Family Festival and Expo is a joint venture of JhbSouth.co.za and Rietvlei Zoo Farm, helping to raise awareness for local Businesses and create a fun way for the local community families to enjoy the outdoors with family fun and entertainment.
Junior Colleges Castillian opened the event with a dance routine
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GRC patron walks away R350 000 richer
Humeshen Naidu, A gold Reef City patron and a first year IT student, had a rewarding day when he competed in the final of the inaugural Tsogo Sun Gauteng Roulette Knockout at the newly refurbished Silverstar Casino conclusion on 18 October as he was the overall winner and won a whopping R350 000. Competitive roulette action played out between Tsogo Sun’s three Gauteng properties – Montecasino, Silverstar and Gold Reef City – over five weeks, with a substantial prize pool of R850 000 providing a great incentive for roulette-lovers to buy in for just R100. “The tournament was a great success, with roulette enthusiasts boosting the initial prize money by R350 000 to reach R850 000,” Steve Hight, Director of Gaming for Tsogo Sun said. One hundred percent of all buy-ins contributed towards
the eventual prize pool, indicating the overwhelming response of Gauteng residents to the tournament. The top 10 players from each property were selected for the final, based on their positioning on the leader board. Of the R850 000 prize pool, R350 000 was won by Humeshen, representing Gold Reef City; R125 000 was awarded to Rubethiran Moodley from Edenvale, representing Montecasino; and R90 000 was won by Gideon De Koker from Alberton, representing Gold Reef City Casino. By virtue of his placements on the leader board Gideon had won two seats at the final and was already a big winner, collecting a total of R160 000 throughout the tournament. The balance of the R850 000 prize money was awarded to the remainder of the top 10 placed finalists.
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ROULETTE KNOCKOUT WINNER: Humeshen Naidu, alongside a friend, Lynn Clinton (Tables Manger at Silverstar Casino), Philip Hockaday (Gaming Manager, Tsogo Sun) and hosts for the evening
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Community
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25 NOVEMBER 2014
READING COUNTRY CLUB IN AID OF
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laurelle@tametimes.co.za
PEPCM CELEBS: Neil Andrews, Juanita Mitchell, Fiona Nay and Paul Buckby. Front: Clive Maistry, Alfred Ntombela and Carol Tshabalala
BARRIER EIGHT: Juanita Mitchell drew 8 for Glorious Jet who will be running for Thembakazi Primary After Care Centre and has been partnered with tame TIMES. Owners, trainers and a bevy of celebrities and media representing their charities were on tenterhooks at the Peermont Emperors Palace Charity Mile (PEPCM) Barrier Draw held on 22 October at Emperors Palace. tame TIMES was thrilled to be partnered with the celebrities representing the charity Thembakazi Primary After Care Centre, Brian Mitchell and his beautiful wife Juanita, who are residents of Glenvista and readers of tame TIMES JHB South. All hopes are now on Glorious Jet to win the PEPCM so the aftercare can take home R100 000 of the R550 000 set aside for all sixteen charities. The final field of 16 horses for the Gr 2 R600 000 event was announced and was followed by a ceremony to determine the barrier draws for the race as well as the celebrity and charity that each runner will be representing. None of the charities will go home empty-handed, as even those represented respectively by the last five finishers will receive R20 000 each. The PEPCM race will be run on 1 November at Turffontein Race Course. This eagerly anticipated race meeting also features the R3, 85 million Emperor’s Palace Ready To Run Cup, the Gr 3 Graham Beck Stakes, the Gr 3 HSH Princess Charlene Starling Stakes, as well as the two richest Maiden Plates in South Africa worth R250 000 each. Racing. It’s A Rush will help drive this charitable cause right up until race day. The gates for the race meeting open at 11:00 and entry is free. There will be a children’s play area on course and adding to the entertainment will be a live tribute show to the Bee Gees. To book a table call Agnes on 011 681 1702.
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