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Becoming the voice of Ekurhuleni
Volume 03, 31 July 2014, Week 31
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USING THE SUN: Thabotona Primary School learners were overwhelmed to receive solar light donations from One Million Lights.
Blackouts will no longer be an excuse for learners of Thabotona Primary School in Katlehong for not doing their homework, as they have just received 1302 safe, rechargeable solar lights from One Million Lights. Energizer South Africa recently partnered with One Million Lights, an American non–profit organisation, to distribute a total of 7000 safe, rechargeable solar lights among selected schools in Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal. Learners and parents were overwhelmed with the donations of the solar lights and watched closely as representatives from One Million Lights showed them how to use them. According to Phindile Zwane, a Grade 6 learner at Thabotona Primary School, “Electricity is a challenge - it can shut down any time and some are living in houses without electricity and it is a challenge to write homework. We appreciate the donations - it will be helpful for our studies. The lights will also assist in terms of our domestic use.” Moya Khoarai, principal of Thabotona Primary School, said, “We are very pleased with the solar
lights donated to our learners. They are much safer and more affordable to use than candles and paraffin lamps. These lights will make a great difference in our learners’ education and the overall well-being of our community. I am also very excited about the next Annual National Assessment (ANA) evaluation. I believe that these lights will assist us in achieving our school’s goal of moving our ANA score from 66.7% to 80%.” Barrett Raftery, project leader of One Million Lights, said it has been great to be able to provide safe, affordable solar lights to South Africans. “I believe that the lights will make a huge difference in the lives of learners. The parents would also be able to extend their working day and assist their youngsters with homework at night,” said Raftery. Rashmi Vadivelu, senior brand manager for Energizer South Africa, said,“By making the learning last long after the sun has gone down we are able to give back to the community while demonstrating that Energizer has the longest lasting batteries. We are very proud to be involved in this worthwhile initiative.”
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We welcome all our readers to our biggest edition since the beginning of 2014. This edition has more pages than usual and contains many interesting stories about Mandela Day. During Charity Moyo Mandela month the community, business stakeholders and companies spent their 67 minutes around Kathorus helping the underprivileged. We appreciate all the good work done and urge
everyone to continue assisting wherever possible. The tame TIMES Kathorus team also celebrated Mandela Day by feeding learners from Manzini Primary School in Zonkizizwe. It was quite a busy month with Ekurhuleni Regional Winter games kicking off at Elsburg, and congratulations go to Cathula Primary School and Fumana Comprehensive School for winning the tournament and proceeding to the provincial championships. Lastly, thumbs up to Pirates for winning the Carling Black Label Cup. For more interesting news, continue reading your favourite newspaper tame TIMES. Cheers for now.
New Natalspruit Hospital may open next year The long-delayed new Natalspruit Hospital may only open as late as next year, contradicting a promise by Gauteng Premier David Makhura in his State of the Province address on 27 June that it would be open within 100 days, says Jack Bloom, Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng shadow Health spokesman. In his press statement, Bloom said this information was given by Finance MEC Barbara Creecy, acting in place of Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu, to his questions in the Gauteng Legislature. He said Creecy said she could give no specific date but that the hospital would open within 180 days. She said that arrangements
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for the transfer of staff from the old Natalspruit Hospital were at an advanced stage, and weekly meetings were being held to track progress. “It is very disappointing that the date for opening this hospital keeps receding. Former Premier Nomvula Mokonyane said in February this year that it would open in July, but we are now told it will be within 6 months, which could extend to next year. The hospital is more than 5 years overdue. I hope the opening will not be further delayed as the old hospital is crumbling and needs to be closed as soon as possible, particularly as it is on dolomitic land that could collapse at any time,” said Bloom.
New fire station unveiled in Zonkizizwe Charity Moyo
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The response to shack fires in Zonkizizwe will in future be quick and efficient due to the new fire station officially opened by Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mondli Gungubele in the area recently. The emergency facility is worth R28 million and positioned strategically to respond to emergencies that may occur along the Kliprivier Road and N3 corridor, which carry a significant amount of traffic transporting hazardous materials.This state-of-the-art facility has received a further boost of R6.3 million worth of emergency vehicles and is ready to serve the southern border of Ekurhuleni which includes Zonkizizwe, Zama -Zama, Sunrise View, Moleleki Section, Katlehong South, Sonwaba and farming communities in and around this region. “This facility will save the shacks that might burn due to fires. We are also expanding emergency services for our people and the facility will be open 7 days a week and 24 hours per day. We will continue to make the city a better place for all races,” said Gungubele. Ward Councilor Kenneth Letsoha said,
“Zonkizizwe was known for violence but now it is saving lives with the opening of the new fire station. We have to take care of the facility and it also inspires people to become fire-fighters.” The fire station is also well positioned to assist the Suikerbosrand Game Reserve, which is extremely vulnerable to wild fires. In addition, the opening of the fire station is perfectly timed, as it comes just ahead of the development of the Tambo Springs Inland Port in Vosloorus.
UNVEILING: Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mondli Gungubele unveils the plaque during the official opening of the new fire station in Zonkizizwe.
NEW FIRE-TRUCK: Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Clr Mondli Gungubele showcases one of the emergency vehicles at the newly opened fire station.
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Mandela’s legacy restores eye-sight to learners As part of celebrating Mandela Day, Maziya Funerals invited University of Johannesburg optometrists to check the eyes of the learners of Zimeleni School in Katlehong, and to organise spectacles where these are needed. They also painted the school reception and cleaned the school. Sipho Sibeko, the owner of Maziya Funerals said, “The learners are mentally challenged and their eye-sight was checked and those who were in need of the spectacles were given. We are remembering Mandela for freeing us from apartheid. If it
was not for him we should not be enjoying the democracy.” Ingrid Thabile Metsing, optometry lecturer at the University of Johannesburg, said, “We evaluated the vision of the learners by giving them sight tests and issued them with spectacles. Some learners who were in need of further help we referred to other specialists.” Nikiwe Molaba, senior educator at Zimeleni School, appreciated the assistance they have received from Maziya Funerals, University of Johannesburg and Mandela’s legacy.
EYE TESTS: Sipho Sibeko, the owner of Maziya Funerals and Ingrid Thabile Metsing, a lecturer in optometry at the University of Johannesburg with a learner whose eyes have just been checked.
Natalspruit Hospital calls families to claim deceased patients Natalspruit Hospital management is appealing to the public to claim and collect the bodies of their relatives who died while receiving care at the institution. Some of the deceased patients died as far back as May and have not yet been collected for dignified burials. Those who want to make arrangements to collect the bodies of their deceased before they are buried as paupers should contact
the hospital mortuary on 011 035 2300 and ask for Masesi Mahlangu. Below are the names of the deceased and dates of death of the bodies that will be buried in 21 days: Cordelia Wasa……...…died on: 26/05/2014 Christina Zimba……….died on: 10/06/2014 Bernet Mpofu………….died on: 13/06/2014 Sipho Sangweni………died on: 15/06/2014
Charity fundraising event Akani Bafilipi, a Non Profit Organisation, is inviting the community and business stakeholders to join them at their charity fundraising event on 9 August from 09:00 to 17:00. It will be held at Governors Cathedral Church, 107 Old Heidelberg Road, Mapleton (near Leondale). The entrance fee of R150 per person must be deposited in the following bank account:
407676955, ABSA Cheque account and the reference is Akani Bafilipi. People should bring the deposit slip as proof of payment on the day of the event. They are also requested to bring old clothes, as well as canned and packaged foods to be donated to childheaded families. For more information please contact Simmy Maphosa on 082 746 2130.
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tame TIMES Kathorus Kathorus letters team charity event Nelson Mofokeng from Spruitview writes:
tame TIMES Kathorus hosted a charity event at Manzini Primary School in Zonkizizwe as part of celebrating Mandela Day. tame TIMES would like to thank Banareng Office Suppliers for donating shoes in partnership
with Orlando Pirates Football Club; and Colleen Naicker, financial manager for Cliffy’s Hyper Land and Phindile Skhosana from Maphindi’s Day Care Centre for donating food for the event.
SHOES: tame TIMES Kathorus team with Phindile Skhosana from Maphindi’s Day Care Centre and representatives of Banareng Office Suppliers showing off the shoes to be donated to learners.
LUNCH: Learners enjoying their meal during the charity event.
CAKE: tame TIMES Kathorus team with Phindile Skhosana from Maphindi’s Day Care Centre and representatives of Banareng Office Suppliers during the charity event.
I was born in Katlehong and am now a resident in Spruitview. I am concerned at the state of our roads and graveyards in Kathorus. I have noticed that, although there is a new shopping centre being built next to Chris Hani Mall, the road to and from Katlehong remains as small as it used to be many years ago. The road has been like that ever since I can
remember and the traffic is bad, especially on weekends and at month-end. I now wonder how emergency vehicles like ambulances and police cars will be able to render services between Katlehong and the neighbouring townships with the road in such a state. The graveyard in Rondebult is also bad to drive through, especially during weekends.
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Gogo Ndumo celebrates century
Stranded children given food parcels on Mandela Day Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za
MANY HAPPY RETURNS: Managing Director of Motaung Creations Tlala Motaung and Ekurhuleni Mayor Mondli Gungubele pose with Gogo Sisiyane Gleaner Ndumo and Ward Councillor Londi Nkosi on their birthday.
Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za Sisinyane Gleanar Ndumo celebrated her 100th birthday the day before the world icon, Nelson Mandela’s birthday at her home at Nhlapho section in Katlehong. Ndumo was very happy to share her birthday with Ward Councillor Londi Nkosi who turned 39 on the day. The two were also honoured by the presence of Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor Mondli Gungubele who wished them both a happy birthday and gave Gogo Ndumo a blanket as a gift. Speaking on her birthday, Ndumo said, “If people are taking care of themselves they will also reach 100 years.” Mondli Gungubele, Ekurhuleni Mayor said, “We are honouring Ndumo because she is an inspiration to us,
as she represents resilience that she has finished 100 years. Ndumo is also reminding us of the importance of taking care of ourselves by eating well and living healthy lifestyles. We have to remember the elderly people by looking after them, because if we don’t we are contributing to a distorted history”. Meanwhile, Londi Nkosi said, “We encourage other councillors and business sectors to plough back to those who are less fortunate by showing good mercy for them.” Ndumo received many gifts including her new identity card, a R12 000 grocery cheque from Motaung Creations, R2 400 worth of groceries from Spar in Letsoho Mall and a bed and wardrobe from Rand Water. Lebepe Quantity Surveyors provided the tent, chairs and cake for the birthday celebrations and also donated groceries to 15 needy people.
Ikhaya Lomusa Day Care partnered with the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) Kathorus branch to hand over a food parcel to a child-headed family in Zone 2 at Zonkizizwe. Whitey Ngwenya, a member of SANCO Kathorus branch, said they identified the shack in which the three Shongwe children are residing alone. According to Ngwenya, the mother of the children left to go to a sangoma initiation school and the children remained with no one to take care of them. “We appreciate the donations from the crèche to the Shongwe children. We wish that they should continue supporting the less fortunate and establish a food bank to alleviate poverty around our communities,” said Ngwenya. Cremonia Ncapha, the principal of Ikhaya Lomusa Day Care based in zone 3 at Zonkizizwe, said, “As part of celebrating Mandela Day we appealed for donations of food from the parents of the children in our centre that we handed over to the Shongwe children. We partnered with SANCO in identifying the family and we promise that we will continue with the initiative to reach out to other people who are in need.” The beneficiaries were touched by the gesture and tears of joy ran down their cheeks as they received the food parcels. Zodwa Shongwe, the aunt of the children, thanked the crèche and SANCO on behalf of the children.
GRACIOUS GIVING: Ikhaya Lomusa Day Care with members of SANCO Kathorus branch hand over food parcels to the Shongwe children in Zonkizizwe Zone 2.
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Young music sensation shines Motsepe Foundation lives up to its mandate
Lebo Mosolodi lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za Thirteen-year-old Nompilo Ntuli from Fumana Comprehensive School in Katlehong is a shining example that talent is not determined by age alone. The youngster proved doubting Thomases wrong when she provisionally beat the senior competitors in the mezzo soprano solo category in the South Africa School Choral Eisteddford (SASCE) to become the overall winner. Ntuli and the Fumana choir will take part in the national finals to be held in Durban. Speaking to tame TIMES, Fumana Comprehensive School Head of Department and Overseer of Music Committee Yvonne Hoyana said their school choir was competing in the English piece and Ntuli was competing in the mezzo soprano category. “The competition was tough and our school choir did not make it to the top three. However, our young rising star (Ntuli) kept our flag flying high when she sang in the mezzo soprano solo category. The audience and judges were on their feet with disbelief that a rich voice comes out from a small stature of Ntuli. Her efforts were rewarded handsomely when Ntuli was anonymously voted as the first runner-up in her category. That salvaged the pride and image of our school in the competition,” said Hoyana. She said the young star is destined for greater heights in choral music in the years to come. Ntuli’s music potential was first noticed when she sang for her primary school choir, winning various trophies in the process.
GOLDEN VOICE: Yvonne Hoyana and Nompilo Ntuli showcase the trophy recently won by the school’s rising star. Ntuli, however, was disappointed about her achievement but promised to dominate the mezzo soprano solo category in years to come. “I wanted to get position one on my first attempt in the competition, but it did not happen. However, I am still young and in Grade 8. It means in the next four years I will be competing in the same competition. I promise that I will be working hard preparing myself for it. I will also take part in other music competitions to be held this year,” concluded Ntuli.
The Motsepe Foundation finally answered the questions of local stakeholders and various sectors in Ekurhuleni regarding funding at the National Road Show held in Thokoza Stadium recently. In their last financial year, the national office of the Foundation allocated R10 million to their Ekurhuleni branch. Their local branch dispatched R1.3 million on 20 bursaries alone to top-performing learners across the city and the remaining balance is R8.7 million so far. Speaking to tame TIMES, the Motsepe Foundation Ekurhuleni funding chairperson, Xola Nzo, said the R8.7 million remaining from their allocation will be spent on beneficiaries in the following categories: Women in Business, Youth in Business, Non-Profit-making Organisations, Arts, Sports, Education (Orphans and Vulnerable Children and Early Childhood and Development), Religion, Traditional healers and Workers. He said the expenditure in all the above-mentioned categories will be kick-started by the end of August. Doctor Zibonele Mkhonazi, Ekurhuleni chairperson of the Motsepe Foundation, said, “The foundation has committed to pay for the studies of the beneficiaries in full for the duration of their respective degrees at various tertiary institutions countrywide.
Lebo Mosolodi
lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za Each year we will be spending a minimum of R1.3, and in four years we will spend a minimum of R5.6 million towards the studies of the 20 beneficiaries combined. However, bursary recipients are expected to work very hard in their studies.” One of the bursary beneficiaries, Aisha Khoele, said in the past two years she paid for her studies through a study loan and was expected to pay the loan back immediately after completion of her B.Comm degree in finance. Khoele could not believe her luck when her name was announced among the 20 Motsepe Foundation bursary beneficiaries. “My bursary pays for tuition fees, books, food and accommodation. After completion of my studies, I am not expected to repay bursary funds they invested towards my education. The foundation intervention brought financial relief to my parents,” explained Khoele. Foundation founder Patrice Motsepe said his father taught his family from childhood to learn to give back to communities that were loyal customers of their businesses. He reassured the crowd that the Motsepe Foundation will continue to help and invest in people across various sectors of the community every year.
Constitutional awareness on Lebo Mosolodi your doorstep lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za
A constitution is a vital component of any country’s democratic apparatus; therefore it is imperative that all responsible South Africans make it a personal mission to know their constitutional rights. This rang alarm bells for Katlehong based Busisiwe Radebe and Melusi Ngobeni, who then co-founded the One Learner One Constitution organisation earlier this year. “We have realised that most high school learners are not aware of the republic’s constitution; hence we wanted to educate them about this vital document. We are hosting workshops twice per month in Katlehong at Mpontsheng Secondary School on Saturdays. Our organisation is working in conjunction with the Youth Leadership Visionary Movement. There are student organisations helping learners with
Maths, Science and Accounting subjects operating in Mpontsheng Secondary School on Saturdays,” said Ngobeni. The content of the organisation’s workshops is being compiled by law students from the University of Pretoria, using previous Constitutional Court cases as references. Their next workshop will be held at their regular venue from 11am to 1pm on 2 August. The organisation’s last workshop will be held on 6 September and the participants will have the opportunity of touring the Constitutional Court in Braamfontein. For more information about the programme, please contact Busisiwe Radebe on 076 067 0255 or Melusi Ngobeni on 072 998 5991.
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Community catches Enough business armed robbery suspect robberies already Charity Moyo
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Due to numerous criminal activities occurring in their area, residents of Zonkizizwe are always on the alert for screams for help and other strange noises, and it was this watchfulness that led to the capture of a 22-year-old male suspect by community members who brought him to the police station after he allegedly stabbed and robbed a woman of her cellphone and cash. According to Sergeant Rufus Tema, Communications Officer of Zonkizizwe Police
Station, it is alleged that the 38-year-old woman victim was walking in the open space between Zone 4 and Magagula Heights when she noticed the suspect approaching her. He demanded her cellphone and money, which she reluctantly gave to him after he allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed her on the hand. It was at this stage that the victim screamed for help and watchful community members came running and chased the suspect. Fortunately, they managed to catch him and take him to Zonkizizwe Police Station. He was arrested and charged with armed robbery and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and appeared at Heidelberg Court.
Men punch and kick cop Two male suspects aged between 20 and 23 years were arrested for public violence and the assault of a police official on Zonkizizwe police premises recently. It is alleged that the suspects came to the police station to complain about being assaulted. While they were being assisted, they began to accuse the police of failing them. The suspects then went outside the
police station Client Service Centre, where they started to assault the three men who they alleged were originally guilty of assaulting them. They also punched and kicked the police officer who was trying to separate them and stop the fight. The suspects appeared in Heidelberg Court on charges of public violence and assaulting a police officer.
PRO-ACTIVE POLICING: Colonel Daniel Swanepoel and Stanley Nevhuhulwi are pictured with Katlehong tuck-shop owners at the police station hall during a workshop held to sensitise them to crime affecting their businesses. These workshops will be conducted every first Monday of the month at the station.
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New beginnings This column is contributed by Moses Gama, Deputy Chairperson of Project and Programmes at the national Central Drug Authority Board and the Founder and Director of Tsohang Youth Project. I would like to welcome all the tame TIMES readers to our monthly “New beginnings” column. I also extend my gratitude on behalf of Tsohang Youth Project for the auspicious opportunity granted by this publication. Tsohang Youth Project has been in existence for a decade. The organization’s sole mission is to promote awareness and prevention of substance abuse among the people of Ekurhuleni. The target group is schools, however this challenge does not affect just learners and the addict’s immediate family alone, but also the nation as a whole. We encourage the community’s support in overcoming the scourge of drugs that is ravaging our communities. It is everyone’s duty to channel the future generation’s misguided energies in positive directions, as idle minds always fall prey to mischief. The organisation is currently embarking on the One Kasi One Treatment Centre Campaign in order to make sure that the community can be offered some immediate assistance regarding timeous treatment for addicts. On 27 July we will be hosting a fundraising concert at which we will be appealing for R67 from every attendee to assist with the campaign. Next month, we will engage intensively on the issues affecting our communities in terms of substance abuse. We are looking forward to
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What is a co-operative?
FIGHTING DRUGS: Moses Gama is the Deputy Chairperson of Project and Programmes at the national Central Drug Authority Board and the Founder and Director of Tsohang Youth Project. questions from the community as we are here to serve them through NEW BEGINNINGS. Tsohang Youth Project, Physical Address: Katlehong Skills Centre, office No. 5, 555 Tsolo Section, Katlehong 1431 \ Telephone: 011 860 5354 \Cell: 076 278 3599, Fax: 086 212 5786 \ Email: tsohangyouth@ gmail.com
Launch of the Mandela27 Exhibition A cultural collaboration between the European Union and South Africa was officially launched at the National Library of South Africa on Friday, 18 July. The project was inspired by the iconic story of Nelson Mandela and the Robben Island Museum. The international Mandela27 Project reached a highpoint on 18 July, when the Mandela27 Exhibition was launched at the National Library in South Africa in Pretoria. The project examines how culture has brought about change in Europe and South Africa through the lens of Nelson Mandela’s struggle against apartheid. The project’s global partners include Coventry University, United Kingdom, NorthWest University, Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa, Robben Island Museum, UNESCO heritage site, European Union and Cultural Program. The project aims to introduce the younger generation to the cultural and political developments that have shaped both South Africa and Europe into what they are today. The core focus includes the struggle against apartheid and the role Madiba played in orchestrating political change. The project consists of several interactive concepts including the DIY Exhibition which is a low-cost, easy-to-assemble display to be used in schools and other cultural institutions. The exhibition depicts a replica (with the exact floor span) of Mandela’s prison cell at Robben Island with exterior artwork showing the chronological progression from the inception of apartheid to freedom. Institutions or organisations throughout the world wishing to house/display this exhibit will be able to download the DIY kit and documentation via the project portal – www.mandela27.eu. To date, the exhibition has already been requested by museums in Great Britain, Belgium and Sweden. The Coventry University in the United Kingdom and the Vaal Triangle Campus of the North-West University, have joined forces to create an interactive graphic novel for the purposes of the project. Web portal visitors will be able to access the game and by means of a digital and interactive graphic novel, actively gain an impression of what life as a political
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A co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise. Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, co-operative members have traditionally believed in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others. There are many types of co-operatives, namely consumer, producer, housing, finance, burial society, health-care and social co-operatives, to mention a few. It is unfortunate, however, that too many people see co-operatives as suitable only for agricultural activity for rural women. This is a sad myth and the sooner local people come to terms with it, the better for increased economic activity. Suffice it to say that any business could be conducted the co-operative way. The other important point to take note of is merely historical: The Presidential Growth and Development Summit, held in July 2003, endorsed special measures to promote cooperatives as one of the strategies for job creation in the South African economy. Consequently, the Department of Trade and Industry was charged with the responsibility of dealing with matters relating to cooperatives in the country.
It is important to take note of the distinction between the two main types of cooperatives, namely worker co-operatives and user– owned cooperatives. In South Africa, CO-OPERATE: Bheki unfortunately, Phakathi is encouraging the focus the community to start has been on co-operatives. worker cooperatives, which have been seen as a vehicle for job creation, and as providing a democratic alternative to conventional forms of work. Not much attention has been given to the alternative of user co-operatives, which are better able to mobilise wide participation, can reduce costs, enhance incomes, and improve the viability of business activities across the spectrum of formal and informal enterprise activities. There are six internationally adopted principles which co-operatives use as guidelines. They will be covered in detail in the next issue. This column is contributed by Bheki Phakathi from Nkwali Business Solution based in Spruitview.
Artists called to enter Thami Mnyele awards 2014
LEGACY OF MADIBA: Stakeholders cut the ribbon during the launch of the international Mandela27 Project. prisoner in Robben Island was like.The graphic novel is also available at www.mandela27.eu. The third element of the Mandela27 Project is the development of an interactive cultural timeline. Hundreds of cultural highlights that contributed to political change have been added on to the maps of Europe and South Africa. Highlights include events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the freedom concerts that took place all over Europe and South Africa as well as the euphoria on the release of Nelson Mandela in 1990. This interactive timeline is published on www.mandela27.eu. According to Prof Linda du Plessis, Vice-Rector of the Vaal Triangle Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal), the project truly represents a one-of-its-kind experience from the word go. “The moment you enter Mandela’s prison cell you will hear his story, walking down the corridor you encounter the interactive map and by clicking on the various pins several cultural events across the European Union and South Africa spring to life. As you go outside the prison yard you can play the serious game and experience life on the island.” Professor Du Plessis said the project has a global reach and will contribute towards investing in Nelson Mandela’s living legacy.
The City of Ekurhuleni is calling on artists of all ages to enter their contemporary fine art competition, Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards. Entries open on 19, 20 and 21 August from 09h00 – 19h00 at the Coen Scholtz Recreation Centre, Mooifontein Road, Birchleigh North Kempton Park. The satellite entry points are available at: Boksburg Library on 20 August 2014, from 09h0016:00, Springs Art Gallery on 19 - 20 August 2014 from 09h00-19h00 and Katlehong Art Centre on 19 August 2014 from 09h00 – 16h00. According to Themba Gadebe, Ekurhuleni’s Spokesperson, “A competition of this nature serves as a platform to encourage artists to transcend limitations, reconfigure and manipulate contemporary cultural, social and political landscapes. It is a platform for artists to employ various ways to express metaphors, and their aesthetic sensibility to reflect the world we live in.” The entry fee is R50 per artwork. The works of art must have been completed in the past 12 months.The selected artworks will be exhibited at the opening function and prize-giving ceremony at the Coen Scholtz Recreation Centre in Mooifontein Road, Birchleigh North, Kempton Park from 20 September to 12 October.
This year’s competition will be presented in collaboration with the Lizamore & Associates Mentorship Programme. Lizamore & Associates Gallery has been showing the work of new and established contemporary South African artists for over ten years. The total prize money amounts to R 100 000.00 The following prizes will be awarded: First Prize R 40 000.00 Ekurhuleni Prize R 30 000.00 Multi & New Media Merit Award R 7 500.00 Painting Merit Award R 7 500.00 Art on Paper Merit Award R 7 500.00 Sculpture Merit Award R 7 500.00 For more information artists can make contact with the Visual Arts Curator at 011 391 4006/7or 011 391 6273 or email: TshidisoMa@ekurhuleni.gov.za/Thabo. Sekoaila@ekurhuleni.gov.za.
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Boxer celebrates 37th birthday
This is the season of the year when most people are consuming many hot beverages, namely coffee, tea, cappuccino and hot chocolate, to warm their bodies. These beverages, however, need to be served with something sweet, namely biscuits, scones and cakes. This week in our cooking column, Crissy from Ubuntu Creative School shares with us a carrot and pineapple cake that can be served with the hot beverage of your choice.
Carrot & Pineaplle Cake Ingredients: - 2 cups (300g) plain flour - 2 teaspoon baking powder - 1 ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon - 4 eggs - 200ml safflower or sunflower oil - 2 cups grated carrot - 400g crushed canned pineapple, drained - 1 ½ cups golden caster sugar ½ cup chopped walnuts
ICING: - 250g unsalted butter, softened - 250g cream cheese, softened - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 5 cups (750g) icing sugar, sifted - Dried pineapple slices, to garnish
Method: Preheat the oven (not fan-forced) to 170 Degrees Celsius. Grease a 23cm spring-form cake pan and line the base. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of salt into a bowl. Add the eggs, oil, carrot, pineapple and sugar. Stir to combine, and then add walnuts. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out on a wire rack to cool completely. Meanwhile, place the butter, cream cheese and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until light and soft. Add the sifted icing sugar and beat until you have a smooth, light icing. Cover the top and sides of the cake with the icing. Place the pineapple slices in a microwave on high for 15 seconds, then remove. While still warm, gently bend slices into a flower shape. When they are cool, decorate the cake.
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To celebrate their 37th birthday, Boxer will be giving away half a million rand to their customers. In keeping with their giving nature, Boxer will continue to run promotions and competitions, aside from their fantastic range of products at amazingly low prices. In their everyday promotion, four lucky customers are being rewarded for shopping with them. Shoppers need to purchase any two “diamond deal” products to qualify for the entry. They must retain their till slips and dial a USSD number to enter the competition. The Boxer Birthday Deals Promotion has received well over 50 000 entries in just five days, with numbers soaring daily. They have rewarded more than twenty customers with over R45 000 and it is the beginning of the pioneering competition. Boxer has laid their cards on the table and is GOOD: Meat Express Manager, Ricardo inviting customers Martins showcases some of the fresh, to spend and win quality meat found in their butchery. with them. Do you feel lucky? If you do, visit a Boxer superstore in your area and stand a chance of winning big.
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Those who are interested in learning how to cook, or are looking for a catering company to help with their function’s wedding and birthday cakes, planning and decor, should contact Ubuntu Creative School on 074 841 2788 / 011 054 0516. The school also offers waitressing and domestic cleaning courses - classes begin on Wednesday 30 July and enrolment is now open. Certificates are issued on the successful completion of all courses.
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Local business owner inspires entrepreneurs Charity Moyo
Isaac More, the director and sales to convince the clients that we are offering their businesses to prosper.” Suppliers has created manager for Bophepha Suppliers good quality products because we were Bophepha based in the Eastfield section of competing with big branded companies. employment for four local people with Vosloorus, has inspired entrepreneurs My greatest achievement so far was to a total of six employees. They are around the township through his be able to convince the manufacture conducting the business from More’s unique business success. abroad to open a plant in South Africa,” garage at home because he believes it is better to start from home to save money Bophepha Suppliers is supplying 400 said More. government hospitals across all nine Asked for advice for budding rather than renting fancy offices. provinces country wide with dental entrepreneurs, he said, “Everybody has A humanitarian at heart, More is also equipment and instruments, and medical a dream and they must not fear to fulfill conducting small business workshops and and surgical equipment. More is an it. People must not be shy to fail but they helping people to register and start their information technology specialist by must embrace it, as it is a motivation and own companies. As a social responsibility profession and took early retirement in a gate to success. Aspiring entrepreneurs project, Bophepha Suppliers also 1998 when he had a vision of running his must go to school, attain skills, and supports the Vosloorus Old Aged Home own company. conduct market research and plans for with cleaning materials and printers. “I conducted market research and identified the need before establishing the company in 2000. We are importing the products from overseas and distributing them locally. It is cheaper to import but we are in a process of establishing the plant manufacture in South Africa,” he Lebo Mosolodi said. lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za More’s business has been sustainable since its The Miss Katlehong Beauty pageant the top five ladies will automatically qualify establishment; obtaining and has been delayed until 2 August due to for a spot in the Miss Kathorus Beauty maintaining both new and Pageant. technical and logistical challenges. old clients. Sustaining his Event organiser Shaffie Itimu confirmed, The date for the Miss Kathorus Beauty company was not a walk in however, that it will still be held at the DH Pageant competition has still to be the park, however, because he confirmed,” said Itimu. Williams Hall in Katlehong. encountered many challenges “Fifteen beautiful local ladies will battle it The event will start at 2pm and the entry PASSIONATE ABOUT BUSINESS: Isaac More is the in terms of convincing clients to out for the Miss Katlehong crown. However, fee of R40 will be received at the door. director and sales manager for Bophepha Suppliers. buy his products. “It was difficult
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Centre benefits from Kasi FM ploughs back to community Madiba’s legacy Lebo Mosolodi
lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za Kasi FM played an active role during Mandela Month in sensitising their audiences to give a helping hand to their underprivileged neighbours. Today, the leading Ekurhuleni community radio station’s presenters, disc jockeys, administrators and general staff members are rolling up their sleeves to renovate the Mashininis’ house in Vosloorus Extension 28. Speaking to tame TIMES last week, the Programmes manager Jabulani Xhasa said they were looking forward to painting a tworoom house in Vosloorus Extension 28. “It is a child -headed home where three brothers, namely 27-year-old Vincent Mofokeng who is blind, and his two younger brothers, Benjamin and Tshepo Mashinini, are staying. The house is not in a good condition because none of them are working; hence our mission is to transform the house into a real home once again. We cannot expect the boys to focus on school work if they are confined in such hazardous living conditions at home.” Kasi FM staff members will be painting, plastering and repairing the house roof and giant retail supermarket Boxer will donate groceries valued at R2 000. Xhasa said they are still looking forward to obtaining additional sponsors who want to donate
MANDELA DAY: Lungile Mtshali Development Project members clean and trim the trees at Tshepong Stimulation Centre in Katlehong.
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PLEASE HELP: Kasi FM Programmes manager, Jabulani Xhasa urges the business sector to help rescue the Mashinini boys from abject poverty. furniture, grocery or any other items to change their lives of the Mashinini boys for the better. Business people who are interested in donating to the Mashinini boys should please phone Kasi FM Programmes manager Jabulani Xhasa on (011) 866 8877.
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In our journey to a better life we meet challenges, especially as young adults. When we meet challenges that are beyond our control, we start asking questions like “Why me?” or “How can I be so stupid?” Well, it is not you - it is how the One in control of everything has planned your life. Do not question yourself but ask for strength from God, Who created the universe. According to Roman 8:28 in the New King James Version, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” So nothing happens for sweet nothing; God the Creator is in control. Romans 12:2 in the New King James Version tells us: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God”.
The Katlehong based Tshepong Stimulation Centre for children with intellectual disabilities was inundated with Good Samaritan visitors wanting to plough back on Mandela Day. Various stakeholders contributed their 67 minutes very productively on Mandela Day in their endeavours to make a difference to the learners of the centre. According to centre manager Victor Mbinga, Lungile Mtshali Community Development Project sent 27 volunteers to clean the classes, trim the trees and wash the windows. East Rand Water Treatment (ERWAT) handed out 36 blankets to the children and staff members. They (ERWAT) prepared food
for the learners and guests who attended the event. As if that were not enough, Sun One Hotel staff also painted the palisade fence of the centre. “It is fulfilling that these people volunteered their time to share with children with intellectual disability. Today the sponsors managed to address some of our needs of our learners through various donations,” said Mbinga. Busisiwe Hlophe, Coordinator of Lungile Mtshali Community Development Project, said that the initiative means a lot to the members of their project. “We have volunteered our time giving back to the less fortunate people in our community. Mandela Day is not just about giving money but it is also about volunteering your time helping people who are needy.”
MAN OF GOD: Khotlhello L Tsoku is an evangelist from Agape Family Church situated in Katlehong Resource Centre, Ramokonopi Section. God is looking for the true and pure in heart to bless them, for the sake of others who are less fortunate. I pray that we may stop crying for the worthless things of the world but look for our purpose and lesson in all we go through in life. Amen.
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Kathorus schools to compete in Provincial Winter Games Lebo Mosolodi
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Fumana Comprehensive School and Cathula Primary School based in Katlehong are to represent the Ekurhuleni in the Provincial Winter Games to be held in Pretoria on 15-16 August. Fumana will play in both soccer and volleyball while Cathula will be participating in volleyball only. Speaking to tame TIMES, the Ekurhuleni Regional Winter Games spokesperson, Mpho Nomandini, said there were four regions competing, namely Ekurhuleni North, East and South and Johannesburg East. Themba Dube, Fumana Comprehensive School coach, said they will be representing Ekurhuleni in the U/17 categories. “We are excited that we managed to introduce youngsters to various sporting codes. Initially, youngsters did not recognise the importance of taking part in sports; hence we have talented youngsters who are indulging in alcohol. Our objective is to surpass our previous record and represent Ekurhuleni in the national winter games finals,” said Dube. Cathula Primary School volleyball coach, Bongela Zoe
is proud that their school will be competing in the U/15 and U/16 volleyball categories. “We played in round robin tactic and managed to beat all our opponents in the regional stage of the event. Our girls teams are ready to compete in the provincial finals,” said Zoe. The Cathula Primary School volley ball team’s performance in the competition has been consistent over the past two years and they have managed to reach the provincial stage of the tournament. However, this time around the school wants to go all the way to the national finals. “Our township schools should play an active role in sports. Ntandokazi Manjathi is now playing for Volleyball Team South Africa. She started her volleyball career at primary level playing for our school team. She is now a Grade 12 learner at Fumana Comprehensive School,”said Zoe. The Ekurhuleni Regional Winter Games took place at Elsburg Sports Ground. Rugby was played by male-only teams and handball was solely reserved for female teams.
Shakes Mashaba to change fortunes of Bafana team Ephraim (Shakes) Mashaba was recently appointed as the new Bafana Bafana coach after months of speculation. He was up against big names, including Steven Keshi and Carlos Quiroz, who were running for the vacant post left by the former national coach Gordon Igesund. Mashaba’s achievements with the under-20 and under-23 junior national soccer teams is well-known in football circles. His extensive football experience and technical knowledge will now be put to the test. His philosophy of introducing young players into big games is a required attribute in transforming the senior national team. Football experts regard his appointment as a step in the right direction that will transform the senior national team in a bid to return it to its former glory. However, Mashaba’s team should first qualify for the next African Cup of Nations and the Fifa World Cup before he can win the trust of hard-to-please soccer fans. Players from minor teams in the ABSA Premier Soccer League and the national first division teams are now fancying their chances of donning the national team jersey after Mashaba’s appointment as a national coach.