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Volume 01, 14 November 2014 Week 46 Tel: 011 862 8500 Fax: 011 869 7335
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Children’s Day Celebrations
Drummies, Marching band, clowns, children in red t-shirts with the slogan “Purpose Kills Addiction” on the back holding up banners with messages to the community, marched through the streets of Reiger Park and gathered at the park next to the Clinic for a fun filled Children’s day. The event was made possible through efforts of LDAC and sponsors from the Department of Social Development, members of LDAC, the tame Times Reiger Park Bulletin, Alpha funerals, Gavin’s, Mr Veg, Mohammed and sons, Aunt Veronica, Rob’s, Clean bin-Edenvale, Koos and Graham’s catering - also SAPS and other volunteers.
INSIDE P2 The Taegrin Morris murder case,
POSTPONED AGAIN
P8 LAERSKOOL ATLETIEK
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Editor postponed again The Taegrin Morris murder case
At around 08:00am SAPS and the Metro Police started cordoning off the parking area in front of the Boksburg Magistrate court with barb wire. Security was further tightened with a large contingent of police officers and private security personnel in front and on the inside the court building. Rules were laid down as to how, who and how many people will enter courtroom A.
When one analyse the programs for November it speaks to a time of reflection, but also a time of winding down and assessing or reassessing one’s journey. It asks of us all the question, are we there where we still honour the most precious gift – life? November is and has for as long as I know been considered Children’s month. Regardless of how we see very young children trying to live out the MTV influence, children still represent innocence. Childhood is still a time of discovery, new beginnings and a period when life looks fresh and new and inviting. It is a time before rules and limitations. But over the past few years, November has become the month when the world launch the 16 days of activism against Women and Children abuse. So considering the above, what should we reflect upon? What is it that the programs of November are telling us? We read that children represent innocence, discovery and freedom. But when we consider Women, because new life is formed within a woman and is born from a woman, women actually represent the channel through which this innocence and freedom comes. What the programs then ask from us is to reflect on how we treat life, and since we are all alive and therefore have life within us, it asks us to reflect on how we treat each other. It also tells us that if a program should be started to fight against the abuse of a channel for new life, new life, life and freedom, what we have become as a society. Respect life, respect yourself enough to respect others and treasure life by starting to take care of all who represents it.
The media were first given an opportunity to take in their positions in front and behind the box for the accused, next were the family Elwin Morris, the late Taegrin’s father was the only one, accompanied by some close family friends - and lastly a maximum of 50 members of the public, consisting of members from the Reiger Park community who came to support the family and protest against bail being granted to the accused. At approximately 09:30 the accused, Tamsanqa Twala from Katlehong, who was arrested in connection with the hijacking that lead to the brutal death of Taegrin Morris, came up the stairs from the court holding cells and stepped into the box for the accused. The representative from the NPA, who took over the prosecuting role from Henk Strydom, who appeared for the state in the first hearing on the 29 October 2014, when the matter was postponed to 07 November 2014, introduced the matter before the court, indicating that prosecution was ready to proceed with the matter before the court which was for the accused to apply for bail. However, due to the accused’s legal representative not being present he was without representation. He (the accused) indicated that he asked for a lawyer to be phoned to represent him, but that call was made shortly before the proceedings on the day. Due to the limited time to prepare, and with the new representative not able to attend at such short notice, the accused was instructed by his newly appointed representative to ask for postponement. The NPA representative had no objection to granting another postponement and also indicated that she is available on the date proposed for the next hearing. After seeking clarification whether the new representative will be ready to proceed with the bail application on the date proposed
to postpone the matter to and receiving confirmation to the affirmative, the presiding officer postponed the matter to 14 November 2014. The suspect will remain in custody. The tame Times spoke to the father, Elwin Morris, outside the court building just before the proceedings and asked him how he feels about the arrest and the case, and what is he hoping the outcome will be. He indicated that he feels relieved, as if a burden has been lifted from his shoulders. He said that he really hopes that the suspect does not make bail because that could place his (the suspect’s) life in jeopardy if others do not want him to speak out, and also, he feels that such a person should not be out on the street to do as he pleases. In a brief of what proceeded the trial, he told us that they, Chantel and himself, were called by the police to an identity parade on the Saturday, 25 October 2014, but were
later told that it continue with as the suspect wanted a his lawyer present. They were asked to return the Monday, 27 October. The Monday Chantel Morris, the late Taegrin’s mother, pointed out Tamsanqa Twala as one of the men who hi-jacked their vehicle alongside which the 4 year old Taegrin was dragged to his death. The public was notified of the arrest on Tuesday, 28 October. Tamsanqa Twala was charged with hijacking, murder, attempted murder and pointing of a firearm, on 29 October 2014. Some members of the public, who were at the court to support the family and protest against the granting of bail for the accused, complained about the limitations placed on their access to the courtroom, and about the barb wire put up outside the court, which they feel was to “limit their access to the legal system.”
Young at Heart: A proud A day of pampering for the aged
Radical S.A is hosting a community event on the 29 November 2014. The theme of the event is Young At Heart. The purpose is to pamper the Senior Citizens in our community from age 60 and above for a day. Redical S.A is a non-profit organisation who rely heavily on volunteers and the support of the community, therefore, our plea to you the community is for sponsorships and volunteers to help us make the day for our grandpa’s and grandma’s a success. We do not ask for money, but rather goodies, platters, etc, that can make it an enjoyable and memorable day for the grannies. For any queries, please contact any of the following numbers: Joline Fynn Lavern Maritz
078 742 3855 082 637 0460
Shavon Anderson 073 402 2068 Gertrude Hartman 083 270 0573
father Danielle Fourie attends Voortrekker High School. Her matric ball was on the 20 October 2014. Her proud father sent us this pic, saying that she studies hard, and makes good grades.
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Are we not good enough? He said that they didn’t ask for the promises to be made, but when commitment was given by certain people, they held on to the hope that was created by these promises.
The parents of the late Curburne Van Wyk holding up the t-shirt with painted Q instead of a C. Curburne Levone Van Wyk was kidnapped from Ramaphosa section five on 6 August 2014, his tiny, partly burned body was found a few days later at a nearby mine dump where it was left by his killer. A short time later, with the help of the community, a suspect, Katlego Phoku, was arrested. The suspect, who was out on parole at the time, appeared in court where his parole was revoked and bail denied. This tragic incident happened around the same time that the young Taegrin Morris, also from Reiger Park, and Luke Tibbets, from Westbury, were killed in separate incidents of violent acts of crime. There was a National outcry for Justice and the protection of the young and innocent - the children. So loud were the calls for Genoeg is Genoeg and Justice for these fallen babies that politicians, government leaders and people from all walks of life pledged their commitment to join the fight to rid our societies of these atrocities that’s killing children. At the time the Gauteng MEC for community safety, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, said: “This emerging trend of kids falling victim to atrocious crimes is worrying and I appeal to community members to exert vigilance and report these incidences to the police, even do it anonymously in the event that they fear for their safety.” These cases were referred to a SAPS special task team to be investigated. “Leaders” promised the Van Wyk family their full support. According to a family member, Percy, there were those who were ever present during the time of the death, memorial service and funeral, and during the time that the media showed interest, cameras were flashing and government leaders visited the house. So the family were given hope that there is a genuine interest from the community and from the leadership – National, Provincial and Local. This gave the Van Wyk family courage to find a way to face the future without little Cuburne. The promises of support gave them hope that they can rely on the leaders of our country and community. So what happened since? I spoke to some members of the family to find out what is happening and what their feelings are on how everything has been unfolding since the funeral. In short: the family feels let down, betrayed and undermined. Leanne, Curburne’s aunt, said: “Wat mense moet verstaan is dat hoop is al wat ons het en ons hou vas aan die hoop wat mense ons gee. So as hulle beloftes maak kyk ons uit na dit… so dink net hoe voel ons as mense
nie hulle beloftes nakom nie.” Percy, an uncle of Curburne, said that they appreciate what was done at the time of Cuburne’s death by the community, government, etc, but many promises that were made have proven to be all empty and never materialised. He said that they didn’t ask for the promises to be made, but when commitment was given by certain people, they held on to the hope that was created by these promises. He said that he doesn’t want to compare tragedies, but felt that the same people, who promised in another tragedy and delivered, promised them certain things and ended up neglecting them, not delivering, or under-delivering. He gave an example of when the community told the family that they will support them but that they need to go as a unit with similar looking t-shirts, and certain people promised to deliver these t-shirts, but ended up delivering t-shirts with a Q painted on, making the family feel insulted when they didn’t even paint the correct first letter of Cuburne’s name on the t-shirt. Percy asked if the promises made to them were less important than those made to other grieving families because the Van Wyk family lives in a squatter camp. Percy said that when these people, those who made the promises, are phoned now, the calls are not even taken and it rings until the call transfers to voicemail. The family is clearly very frustrated and saddened by the lack of commitment on the part of those who made promises. The father of the late Cuburne, Elroy, expressed his frustration with what seems to him like a lack of commitment on the side of the police. He says that two weeks after the death of Cuburne the forensic team of the SAPS task team came to their house to take DNA samples from the family, but at the last court appearance when he asked the investigating officer why the case has been postponed for further investigation, the officer mentioned that the DNA evidence is not yet ready. (Last mentioned is according to a discussion the father had with an investigating officer and could not be confirmed with the relevant authorities.) The family feels that when the community, led by people who made promises to them as well, go in their numbers to support at another similar case but ignore the Van Wyk family’s cries for support and commitment, it sends a message to them that they are not as important and their child is not that relevant. Percy said: “Hulle wil net die shine vang, want die 25ste November wanneer daar weer n groot do hier gaan wees met media en government, dan is hulle almal weer heel voor. ” Leanne asked that no names be mentioned, but said: “hulle ken hulself.”
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RIP SAPO? By Palesa Yates
Until recently, the lonely, the friendless and the unfriended could count on at least one source of regular and prolific correspondence – Sanral. With the current post office strike in force, however, even that once reliable supplier of evidence that someone paid attention to one’s whereabouts and cared enough to send a steady stream of badly taken snapshots has been stopped in its tracks. With a backlog of 11,4 million items at one of the main Johannesburg depots according to the Sunday Times, Sanral invoices will probably not be delivered before January, which will probably mean the longest interruption in postal services in decades, if not centuries. Since 1500, when a Portuguese captain left a letter in a milkwood tree in Mosselbay that was later delivered to Portugal by a passing ship, the post office has been part of South African society. It was formalised in 1853 with the first South African stamp, the famous Cape Triangular Stamp, and it was not long before mail delivery became an integral part of social and business life, being generally regarded as a reliable and trustworthy service. In 1905, the largest diamond in the world was sent to London by ordinary snail mail – without tracking numbers, without registration and without insurance. Although in recent years, there has a been a worldwide decline in the demand for traditional postal services as a result of fax machines, email, SMSes, social media and WhatsApp; the South African Post Office (SAPO) is in a particularly bad way because of negative consumer perceptions about its services, poor financial performance and violent strikes. In 2008, online mail order giant Amazon stopped using SAPO because of the large number of its parcels that went missing. Last month, national Parliament learned that at the end of September the post office had already overspent its budget for the current financial year by half a billion rand and that, while it made a nett after-tax profit of R377 million in 20072008, in the 2013-2014 year it has seen a loss of R359 million. The current postal workers’ strike, which has seen violence in Randburg, Rosebank and Robertsham, has now dragged on for almost three months. There are some very good reasons to fix the SAPO. Firstly, it has 23 000 workers. Although 24 top dogs received hefty 26% increases in the past financial year, a mail handler interviewed by the Sunday Times who has worked for SAPO for 18 years as a casual worker reported earning a basic salary of only R3 500 a month. [http:// www.fin24.com/Tech/Opinion/Who-really-needs-the-Post-Officeanyway-20141028] Secondly, many vulnerable and needy South Africans who cannot access couriers require medicines, study materials and important documents to be delivered reliably and affordably. Thirdly, traffic congestion in large urban centres is such that we cannot afford more couriers on our roads. Fourthly, many mail order businesses could be started up easily and cheaply using a website and a trustworthy national postal service (Amazon began in a garage). Fifthly, a well-run post office would be a source of national pride. Christmas will be an interesting test for the SAPO; but, in the current circumstances, it is unlikely that they will be sending out a bumper crop of gifts, parcels and Christmas cards this year.
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Caronice Oss daai ding? “What you want is important”
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Jy sê
Jy is mooi, maar maak net bietjie skoon Ek sien die griekwas en die khoisan en die coloureds is duk braze hier in die veld. Ek praat van daai colourful voëltjies wat saam met die mossies rond vlieg hier vroeg in die oggend. Although die een bietjie vaal is en die ander een bright en colourful, vlieg hulle nog saam en eet van een lawn af. So hulle worry nie of die een n GHD moet gebruik en die ander net n kam nie, hulle vlieg saam sonder om hairstyles en complexion te compare. So… mense, moenie skaam wees vir jou hertitage nie, daar is niks vout met waar jy vanaf kom nie. Iemand wat beter wou wees het vir jou forefathers gesê dit is wie jy moet wees en hoe jy moet lyk om goed en mooi te wees en jou forefathers het dit geglo en van generation tot generation struggle ons met hair and complexion. Dit is hoekom ons nou nog praat van mooi en lelik. Wat is mooi en lelik? Maar aan die ander kant, mense van die cultural movements, moet ook nie culture in mense se keel wil afdwing nie, daar is daais wat net nie worry nie, so let them be. Maar die mooi en lelik ding is erg, hoor. Die ergste is wanneer n kind sleg uit draai, soos in baie stout word, vernam n meisie, en die ou mense sê, “shame… en sy is so n mooi meisie.” Ek het altyd gewonder: so as sy lelik was was dit nie so erg nie? Mense loop met n complex hier buite rond oor daai ding van “sy is nie so mooi nie,” of “haar suster is nogal mooier.” Hou op! Ek wonder watter boom se bas is mooier as die ander boom se bas? “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.”
By Alexandria Allan Doing this interview with Caronice was a real privilege. Not only did we attend the same high school, but she is an amazing person in general. I always knew that Hoërskool Voortrekker would produce such fabulous people. What a God fearing women she is, she truly inspired me and I hope she can inspire you too. How would you describe yourself? I would describe myself as a very passionate young lady, also very hard working and determined. I work very hard for what I want, however a little bit of setbacks do get me down, sometimes a little bit of motivation just as small as a mustard seed lifts me up again. What are you most passionate about? I really love dancing. I am passionate about the work of God. I really love the work of God, ministry and working with young people. Music of course is one of my favourite things…
Tjo! Maar wat lelik is is die dat mense net nie wil leer om op te hou om hulle vullis net so enige plek te gooi nie. Ek praat nie net van kinders nie, groot mense en kamstige community leaders ook. Dit is embarrassing om daai pic hier bo te post, maar daai is hoe dit lyk net nadat mense kos verniet gekry het. Hulle sal nie eens n vullis blik soek en dit daarin gooi nie, nee, dit word sommer net daar gegooi – soos my ma altyd vir my gesê het wanneer sy nou duk was van my morsigheid: “jy is te vrek ly om agter jouself skoon te maak, nou smyt jy net jou gemors hier!” Toe ek daai sien kon ek verstaan… Ai dit is ook maar effort… Maar kom ek vra bietjie vrae: So wanneer is ons next community meeting wat al die eerste week in November moes gewees het? So wanneer word die infamous audit report van Reiger Park Secondary school ge-publish sodat die public kan sien wat die GDE wou hê ons moet sien in daai report? So wanneer hou Harambe ñ AGM waar die eintlike community na invite word en nie net a selected few – as daai few even daar is? So wat is die consortium wat geld van orals af kry maar niks vir die community van Reiger Park vertel van die geld wat eintlik die community moet benefit maar waarvan ons nie eintlik weet nie? En wanneer gaan die Reiger Park Library se copiers, scanners en printers werk - daar is so baie wat stukkend of sonder toner daar staan soos wit Olifante dit lyk soos n equipment zoo? JA ne… baie dinge, min tyd. Lekka, mense...
Did you always want to sing gospel music? Honestly I don’t think that I always wanted to sing gospel, but, however, growing up in a Christian home in Reiger Park and in a Christian church it became one of the genres that I started singing in church and started enjoying. Who motivated you to enter Clash of the Choirs? Actually a friend of mine told me about the auditions and I advertised it to the people in my school (College). The Saturday of the auditions everyone else pulled out, I took one of my friends with me there and she didn’t make it, but I did. I’m happy I took her with me, because she was my motivation. What was your experience like on the show? My experience on the show was AWESOME! I don’t
think I can actually describe it to you, because it was something that groomed me, as the industry took me through many obstacles. The hard work, the time, the effort, the pressure and everything really groomed me. It was actually a very beautiful experience, also a tough one, but most importantly it gave me a taste of what the real music industry is like. Where do you see yourself five years from now? Wow! In five years’ time I am supposed to be teaching already, so I will be a teacher, teaching the young ones Mathematics and music. I also want to be married and have my own family by then. My five year plan is quite interesting, but quite personal for now. What was your experience like working with one of SA’s best rappers, HHP? Well he is a very AWESOME DUDE; he is the most humble guy I’ve ever met. Out of all the celebrities I’ve met, he is the coolest, funniest, humblest and most hardworking guy. Him being my mentor now in the music industry is pretty amazing, actually a blessing. So I enjoyed working with him, I am truly blessed and I was blessed having him as a mentor. How would you motivate others to follow their dreams? Well, I always say that one needs to be yourself, be true to who you are. If you really want something it is important for you to not listen to what other people have to say, although it’s good to take advice, advice is good… but also remember what you want is important. If you don’t follow what you love you will eventually drop out. Trust me, you will get bored, irritated, frustrated and you will drop out. So do what you love doing, it is very important! Caronice Oss is on: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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for No Violence Against Women and Children
WHAT IS THE 16 DAYS ACTIVISM?
• It is a WORLDWIDE Campaign to OPPOSE VIOLENCE against WOMEN and CHILDREN • It aims to raise awareness of the NEGATIVE impact that VIOLENCE and ABUSE have on WOMEN and CHILDREN and to RID society of ABUSE PERMANENTLY
WHEN DOES THE CAMPAIGN TAKE PLACE?
• The 16 Days of Activism Campaign is held from 25 November to 10 December every year • However, the success of this campaign rests on our daily individual and collective actions to safeguard our society against this cycle of abuse
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE CAUSES OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN? It stems from the low status of women in the home and in society It happens when men abuse POWER and positions of authority in order to CONTROL women and children.
The role of Parliament includes the promotion of human dignity, equality, non-racialism, non-sexism and the supremacy of the Constitution. Parliament upholds citizens’ human rights and oversees the implementation of constitutional imperatives. This includes, but is not limited to, passing of legislation that prevents or prohibits unfair discrimination to people based on race and gender. The vision of Parliament confirms Parliament as the institution that transforms the entire society to be based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights, which include women’s and children’s rights. With regard to this, Parliament has already made strides in passing legislation aimed at ending this scourge in society.
Any form of behaviour that causes: • fear • bodily harm • a person to do things against their will
• The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and People with Disabilities • The Select Committee on Women, Children and People with Disabilities
EXAMPLES OF ABUSE:
DON’T BE A VICTIM!
DO YOU KNOW...
KEY DATES TO OBSERVE IN THIS PERIOD:
THEY ARE:
• The Domestic Violence Act of 1998 • The Children’s Act of 2005 • The Maintenance Act of 1998
the rescue
THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENT
WHAT IS ABUSE?
• That Parliament has passed laws to protect the rights of individuals against abuse?
Community to
• The Promotion of Equity and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act of 2000 • The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters Act) Amendment Act of 2007
COMMITTEES OF PARLIAMENT THAT DEAL WITH THE STATUS OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN SOUTH AFRICA:
• Emotional • Financial • Child Abuse • Sexual Harassment • Rape • Emotional
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• BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE • BREAK THE SILENCE • KNOW YOUR RIGHTS • ACT AGAINST ABUSE • DO NOT LOOK AWAY!
25 November: International Day of No Violence Against Women 29 November: International Women Human Rights Defenders Day 1 December: World Aids Day 3 December: International Day for the Disabled 10 December: International Human Rights Day
www.bbc.co.uk
The dangerous open field between Dawn Park and Villa Liza With only two weeks to go before the launch of the 2014 ‘16 days of activism against Women and Children abuse,’ it is disheartening to hear that women are still not save enough to cross a field from where they live to visit the local Clinic without putting their lives or dignity at risk. On 10 November 2014 two women went to the Clinic in Dawn Park, from Villa Liza, for a Dentist appointment. On their way home from the Clinic they crossed the open field separating Villa Liza, Senza Wonke section, and Dawn Park, since it is a much shorter route than along the tar road. According members from the community who came to the rescue of the ladies, the one lady had to stop to urinate while her friend stood and waited for her a few meters away. After a few seconds the waiting friend heard screaming coming from the where she knew her friend was and on turning around to see what was happening noticed that her friend was being attacked by a young man who was busy pushing her friend to the ground with the intention of rapping her. When the women who waited for her friend noticed this she started running through the field towards the houses on the edge of Senza Wonke section, approximately 500 meters from where her friend was being attacked, and shouted for help from the community. Men, women and children came running from their houses towards the screaming of the friend who went to seek help. When they realised why the women was screaming so frantically they all ran towards where the assault was taking place and found the man still busy assaulting the women and attempting to rape her. According to witnesses who didn’t want their names mentioned, the community grabbed the man of his female victim and started hitting him. They then took him to the Dawn Park Police station to open a case of attempted rape. The man, in an attempt to divert the rage of the community, claimed that he had two friends and he will point them out to the community. An ambulance came to collect the suspect at the Police station. According to the deputy chairperson of the Dawn Park CPF, a charge of attempted race will be opened against the man as soon as he returns from hospital. Dangerous strip of open field According to Sifiso, a community member who lives on the edge of the open field separating Villa Liza and Dawn Park, the field is a very dangerous spot, where assaults and murders take place on a weekly basis. He said that if bond houses or any type of housing development can be erected on that open piece of land it will be much safer. He said that, and this was confirmed by a member of the Dawn Park CPF also residing in that area, just a week before two people were killed in the same open field, one on Thursday, 06 November and the other Saturday, 08 November 2014. Sifiso also took me to a large concrete pipe in which, according to him, the culprits would hide and wait for their unsuspecting victims and surprise them by sneaking up from behind. Sifiso and other members of the community feel something should be done urgently to address the problem, because people’s lives are at risk.
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How are your Lakeside exam going? Primary fun day By Mrs J Moosa
Ashley, Sylvanis and Timone from Oosrand Secondary: “It is nonsense! The way the questions are being asked is junk. Why can’t they just ask direct questions? It is more the way they ask the questions that makes it junk.”
Captain Jack, the pilot, who arranged the helicopter landing at Lakeside Primary school with the Principal and some school kids. On Friday, 7 November 2014, Lakeside Primary School held a mini-fun day where the grade 7 learners also had a chance to showcase their entrepreneurial skills for their annual Economic and Management Science project. The grade sevens had various stalls selling cake, sweets, ice-cream, candy-floss and offering face-painting, hair spraying and a car wash. Other stalls at the fun-day included a food stall, a toy stall, “Die Watergat” where ice cold cold-drinks were sold. A fun park with gladiator slides, water slides, dunk tank
and jumping castles, ensured that learners had lots of fun. Another highlight was a helicopter landing, organized by Captain Denvon Jak Daniels from the Civil Aviation Authority. Learners had a chance to sit in the helicopter and also take photos with the pilots - hopefully we will do helicopter flips next year. The Principal and management would like to thank all stakeholders i.e. teachers, parents, learners, ground staff and admin staff for all their hard work and dedication in making this day such a huge success.
Tazlinne and Donique from Reiger Park Secondary: “It is ok… It is better than the prelims. Tjo! The prelims were difficult, so this is better. The questions are not straight forward, though. They could have asked the questions more direct.”
Crèche Concert Learners unlock their greatness
By Julie Whitecomb
Little ones getting ready to put up their performance, with one not being so patient
Proud little performers proudly standing with their certificates of achievement The Snow White Crèche in Dawn Park had their annual concert and prize giving ceremony on Saturday, 1 November 2014. Parents went all out to dress up the little ones for the occasion, with some boys dressed up in suits and little girls in Cinderella at the ball dresses. The children first gave their rehearsed performances whereafter they received their certicates
and trophies for outstanding performance in various categories, such as sport, drawing, etc. The parents were very excited to see their children’s perform. The audience, mostly made up of parents, thoroughly enjoyed the show the children put up for them. The crèche’s graduation will be on the 29th November 2014.
The first Spelling Bee final took place at Reiger Park Secondary school (Tech) on Saturday 08 November 2014. What a nailbiting, yet exciting, event it was. The faces of the learners displayed the baskets of mixed emotions that filled up their insides, as they took in their hot seats. But their commitment and dedication in preparing themselves for the occasion showed through in how closely contested the competition was in the end. This competition adds a great deal to our education as spelling and reading is predominant in becoming successful in life.
All prizes were sponsored by Norvatis. Mrs Kaiser thanked all involved, judges, sponsors, families and most of all our learners for their involvement. The event was a huge success. This competition is a great motivation for all learners. We are hopeful that many more learners will enter next year. A huge thank to Mrs Kaiser (initiator and organiser) and her team, and the educators who helped our learners to unlock their greatness.
The learners did exceptionally well, but at the end three leaners out-spelled the rest and walked away with the grand prizes: • First: Bradley Peters (Grade 11) - International Trip to London for 7 days for him and his family • Second: Elrique Jewell (Grade 8) - National Trip to Durban for 5 days for him and his family • Third: Tshepiso Khunou (Grade 11) learner – National Trip to Magalies
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The Drug Development A note from the Clinic Process By Ivan Johnson
by Dr Agatha Wilhase
The development of new and improved medication for the different diseases is very important. The dilemma with the multi-drug resistant tuberculosis strain proves this point. No new drug for tuberculosis was developed in over 40 years and there are no drugs available for the resistant tuberculosis strain. The process of developing new medication can take a long time and is very regulated. A potential molecule is identified and laboratory testing is the fist step. In the event that laboratory testing is successful, animal testing is done, this pre-human clinical testing takes up to 4 years. The second drug life cycle entails clinical trials. These trials are divided into phases one through four. Phase 1 trials occur in healthy volunteers and the fist time that the medication is given to a human. These trials are done at special centres, with small groups of 20 -100 volunteers, and usually lasts for about a year. The objectives of phase one trials are to identify the safe dose range, tolerability, metabolic and pharmacological actions of the medication. Phase 2 trials are done in volunteers with
the medical condition for which the drug is being developed. The objective is to assess how well the medication works to continually assess the safety of the medication and to identify common side effects of the drug. Larger groups of patient volunteers of 100500 participate and usually last about a year.
Phase 3 trials are again done in volunteers with the disease and are designed to confirm that it works for the medical condition. Larger groups of 300 to more than 5000 participants are evaluated. The new medication is now compared with the best on that is on the market. Phase four studies are done after the medication is approved and on the market for use. These studies are done to assess how well the medication work in the general population and to provide additional information on the side effects and safety. The development of new and possibly improved medication goes through a lengthy process of research that can last up to 15 years before it can be used by the general population. This process is necessary to provide us with good quality products.
Oral Hygiene Program at Lakeside Primary School An oral hygiene information session was held at Lakeside Primary School. The event was organised by the Reiger Park Control Librarian, Lydia Simon, and Audrey Eustace, a friend of the library. After the information session the learners of grade one to three each received a toothbrush and toothpaste.
From the 25 November until the 10 December we will be observing 16 days of activism against abuse of women and children. It is estimated that one out of every six women is in an abusive relationship and in at least 46% of cases the men involved abuse the children as well. (Source: divorce laws .co.za). Intimate partner violence can have a devastating effect on the health of the individual and immediate family. Jacquelyn C Cambell in her research study, health consequences of intimate partner violence, notes that domestic violence is related to various physical health issues such as chronic pain, gastro-intestinal and gynaecological signs such as sexually transmitted diseases as well as various mental health issues such as post-traumatic stress disorders and depression, which further leads to or exacerbates suicidal thoughts. Furthermore, women who are abused suffer an increased risk for substance abuse, unplanned or early pregnancies. (Source: Advocates for human rights) Studies also show that children exposed to domestic violence exhibit aggressive, antisocial behaviour and depression .Furthermore, domestic violence leads to poor relationships amongst family members, the loss of trust leads children seeking trust elsewhere and in most cases these children form relationship bonds with someone who will more than likely be abusive as well. Children exposed to domestic violence often experience learning difficulties and score lower on assessments for verbal, cognitive and motor skills. (Source: Child welfare information gateway) Most women do not plan to get into an abusive relationship and it can be difficult to get out of such relationship. However, just considering some of the negative health consequence be it physical or psychological mentioned above brings one to the realisation of the importance
of breaking free from an abusive relationship .Victims in an abusive relationships can take various steps in breaking free from the grip of abusive relationships. The first step, and the most difficult, would be to realise that one is in an abusive relationship and that an abusive partner is not likely to change. Abuse in an intimate relationship can take many forms be it physical, where one partner physically harms the other; emotional where by the partner seeks to humiliate, control, threatens or intimidate the other, or financial, where the one partner withdraws economic support. Sexual abuse is in the case where sexual intimacy is not by consent but by force. If one is strong enough to end an abusive relationship as soon as possible, the better it would be. Contacting local shelters can make it easier to walk away .Seeking help from Local Crisis Centres, Social workers and mental health department from the Clinic can help abused women and children access shelters that will keep victims safe from further abuse. Plan up front, because leaving suddenly from an abusive relationship, especially if one is dependent on the abuser, can be very challenging and can lead to the victims returning to the abusive relationship .Hence making plans for safe accommodation, adequate support, a safe window of time to leave, transportation, opening a separate bank account or even keeping an overnight bag, can make it easier to break the cycle of abuse. It is important to remember that victims of abuse do not have to make these plans alone and that accessing the Local Crisis Centre and Community Clinic for support can help significantly. It is also vitally important for victims of abuse to remember that the abuse is not their fault and that abuse is not caused by the victim doing something "wrong" but it is caused by the abuser. (Source: Wikki How)
New Natalspruit celebrates World Charity Moyo Radiography Day charity@tametimes.co.za
The Oral Hygienist, Ntobeko Mbambo, show the learners how to brush and take care of their teeth.
Reiger Park SAPS Successes
ReigerPark SAPS conducted stop and search operations in and around Reigerpark and arrested a total of 69 suspects for various types of crimes, here is the breakdown : Arrests: Theft:..............................................................4 M I to property:...............................................7 Assault GBH:...............................................14 Possession of illegal substance:..................38 Poss of Counterfeit cigarettes:.......................3 Poss of counterfeit DVD’s:.............................2 Dealing in Liquor without a licence:..............11 Assault Common (Domestic Violence):.........8 House Breaking and theft:.............................4 Theft:...........................................................10 Rape:.............................................................2 Illegal gambling:............................................4 Drunk/Drinking in public:...............................2 Drunk and driving:.........................................2 Murder:..........................................................4 Armed robbery:.............................................1 Intimidation:...................................................2
The new Natalspruit Hospital in Vosloorus celebrated World Radiography Day by hosting a tour of their radiography department to show people the facilities and career opportunities available there. The hospital’s radiography department is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and digital technology to speed up service delivery. There is a mammogram section with a core stream - the latest machine and one that the old hospital did not have. There is also a digital X-ray film connected to all the rooms in the department that produces rapid, quality films. The new hospital has ultra-sonar rooms, and Computerised Tomography Scan and Lodox machines. Health-workers say they no longer need to transfer patients to Baragwanath Hospital because the resources they need are now available in the new Natalspruit Hospital.
Junior radiographer Nicole Von Platen says radiography is a good occupation for women and they dominate the field. “It is a good career, in that a person can study and work at the same time. We are exposed to the outside world quickly and are a stepping stone to understanding the field of health. People interested in becoming radiographers should pass biology, science and mathematics at Matric level. They can enrol for a degree in radiography at the university. There are many opportunities in the field and government is offering bursaries.” Vuyo Sibani, Public relations officer at Natalspruit Hospital said, “We are commemorating this day, paying respect to the people who discovered radiography. It is very important that we have a radiography unit fully fitted with state-of-the-art equipment.”
STATE-OF-THE-ART MACHINES: Radiography staff of the new Natalspruit Hospital showcase their equipment on World Radiography Day.
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Laerskool Atletiek Op 30 en 31 Oktober het die twee Primêre Skole, Drommerdaris en Reiger Park laerskool, hul inter-huis atletiek byeenkoms gehou. Die Donderdag, 30 Oktober, was dit Drommedaris by die C J Clements stadium. Die kinders was in hul vier huise opgedeel en die huise het meegeding vir die eerste plek. Die huise het soos volg geëindig: 1. Falcons (Groen) 2. Vultures (Blou) 3. Eagles (Rooi) 4. Eagles (Geel) Mnr C Deysel en Mev P Peters bedank die Drommedaris skool bestuur, die onderwysers en ander personeel lede vir hul harde werk en ondersteuning. Hulle sê ook dankie aan die ouers en gemeenskap wat opgekom het op die dag om die kinders te kom ondersteun. Die Sport komitee glo dat hulle n baie sterk atletiek span het vir 2015. Die Vrydag, 31 Oktober, was dit Reiger Park Primêr se kinders wat die baan warm gehardloop het met die hoop op eerste plek. Die huise het soos volg geëindig: 1. Cheetahs 2. Lions 3. Tigers 4. Jaquars Mnr Green, die hoof, bedank Mnr Singh vir sy die uitstekende sport dag wat hy en sy span gereël het. Van die inter-huis kompetisie word die beste atlete gekies om aan die begin van volgende jaar die skool op inter-skool vlak te verteenwoordig. Skool sport dae is altyd van die lekkerste dae van n kind se skool loopba
Reiger Park Primêr seuns ding meë tot die einde in die 100 meter aflos
Een van Drommedaris se atletiek sterre hardloop onder die pak uit
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY RUN/WALK Reiger Park Active National Children’s day Fun Run/Walk took place on Saturday, 1 November. The fun run/walk was dedicated to our children and their basic human rights. Because recognise the need for day care programs a lucky draw was held after the race in which a children’s day care Centre could be chosen to receive 10% of the entry fees for the day, the Little Angels crèche won the draw. It is encouraging to know that a record number of 88 people entered the race on the day, 15 more than our previous record of 73.
Excitement at the start of race
The times and positions for the top three per category are as following: 5km 2.5km 1. Joe Pieterse - 21min45s 1. Lucian Lloyd - 11min13s 2. Milton Kemp - 25min36s 2. Robert Fletcher - 11min47s 3. Micheal Martins - 28min22s 3. Serge Akariko - 13min00s
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