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Volume 03, 12 June 2014, Week 24
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Watch out for money scams Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za Vosloorus Police Station officers have warned the community to be careful when withdrawing money at ATM machines due to a number of cash robberies reported at the police station recently. In a recent incident, Jenette Nhlapho, a resident of Vlakplaas in Vosloorus, was robbed of R18 000 at Chris Hani Mall. “I was accompanied by my brother to withdraw money from the bank at the mall. We left the bank and I put the money in my bag. On our way out of the mall premises I noticed a woman who was also inside the bank picking up some bank notes and there was a lot of money on the ground. She asked us to help her pick the money up so that we could share it. We helped her and she directed us to an open space next to the mall where we were going to share the money.
On arrival at the open space before counting the money, we saw three men arrive. They told us that they were police officers and showed us their identity cards. They accused us of stealing the money. They tied us up with a rope, took the money from inside my bag and the money that we picked up, and ran away with the woman,” said Nhlapho. She reported the incident at the Vosloorus Police Station and a case of common robbery was opened. Speaking to tame TIMES, Captain Piet Rossouw, Communications Officer of Vosloorus Police Station said, “There are syndicates that are targetting clients withdrawing cash from ATMs, banks or money outlets. The syndicates are operating mostly at the malls, targetting unsuspecting shoppers. The community should be aware of fraudsters waiting to defraud them at the malls,” He added, “A member of the syndi-
cate will walk past an unsuspecting person who recently withdrew cash and drop a bundle of money. A second member of the syndicate, who will also “witness” the money that has been dropped, will approach the unsuspecting person or shopper who recently withdrew cash and show the person the “abandoned” bundle of cash on the ground. The syndicate member will then convince the unsuspecting person to follow him quickly to a hidden spot to share the “abandoned” cash. As soon as they reach a hidden spot, fellow syndicate members will pounce and rob the unsuspecting person of his or her money drawn from the ATM,” explained Rossouw. He said people should be alert and conscious of the surroundings when using the ATM machine or at the bank. Rossouw said they should never trust a stranger with their Jenette Nhlapho is the latest victim of a bank syndicate operating at money. the local malls. *Photo taken by Happy Khumalo.
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Legal advice at door steps Kathorus residents will no longer have to travel outside the township to seek legal advise ; Kathorus Legal Advice and Referral Clinic (KLARC) based in Polly Clinic
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(Sassa Building) at Vosloorus is offering legal counseling and a referral service to the community. The organisation offers legal advice free of
charge, they only charge for administration services and paper work. They do mediation, reconciliation and referrals depending on the legal matter presented to them. The
Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za other legal matters that they offer advice for are; divorce, maintenance, metal and engineering sector pension fund claim issues. Smangele Zwane, chairperson of KLARC said, “We offer free legal advice to clients facing legal challenge. The clients are then referred to organisations that can assist with implementing a legal solution. We explain the complex nature of the legal process and the procedures that the client is likely to experience should they choose to follow the legal route. We offer mediation and conciliation services between parties who are involved in a dispute as a means of avoiding a protracted legal battle.” Zwane said they also offer legal education to clients with regards to their rights and responsibilities, in particular, with the legal question the client is presenting as a challenge. She added that they also host workshops at schools; educating the learners about children’s acts, criminal procedure acts criminal records and how acts impact their future. KLARC is registered under the department of Social Development as a non-profitable organisation. They operate from 9:00am3:00pm Monday -Thursday and 9:00am – 1:00pm on Friday. For more information contact Smangele Zwane at 082 771 2190.
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Make her wedding day a memorable experience Lebo Mosolodi lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za Fashion and events comes and go but wedding day experience remains a memorable experience for most brides and continues to be shared by many generations to come in most families. Despite the uphill battles associated with a lot of marriages, wedding day experiences are the reason that inspired Chantel Gamble to establish a Bridal Dreamm Shop based in Alberton. “I have tried a lot of business ventures after I retired from my previous work but with no success. My real break came when I saw wedding gown advert on the internet a few
years ago. I decided to redirect my energy on selling wedding gowns,” said Gamble. Despite the alarming rate of divorce incidents, she said young generations grow up and they also want to be married like their predecessors. That is why there is always a niche for wedding dresses. “Most of the dresses we have in our shop are imported overseas. However, we do custom ordering dresses depending on customer’s specifications,” said Gamble. Wedding dresses and matric dress at Bridal Dreamm shop ranges from R1900-R2500. The shop is situated at Trust bank Centre, number 50 Voortrekker Road, Alberton. For more info contact Chantel Gamble at: 082 756 1269.
NOTICE OF BASIC ASSESSMENT PROCESS AND WATER USE LICENSE APPLICATION FOR THE MAPLETON PUMP STATION UPGRADE, EKURHULENI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY, GAUTENG PROVINCE (DEA REF NO: 14/12/16/3/3/1/1194). BACKGROUND The existing Mapleton Pumping Station occurs within Rand Water Property on Portion 19 of Mapleton Farm No. 135 IR. This pump station is a secondary booster in the Rand Water network, supplied by Zuikerbosch Pumping Station. Mapleton pumps water to the majority of the eastern area of supply - Brakpan Reservoir, Springs, Selcourt, Bloemendal, Delmas, Secunda, Bethal. It also supplies areas in the north - Vlakfontein, Daveyton and the Bronberg reservoir supply zone. Mapleton Pumping Station is required to increase the capacity in order to meet the growing demand. The proposed upgrade development will include a new Engine Room, new disinfection facilities, new 400m length pipeline, new 20ML reservoir, new internal roads, and an extension of the existing fence. Notice is hereby given of a joint public participation process in terms of: • The National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (“NEMA”) in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Regulations, 2010 (Government Notice No. R.543); and • The National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) (“NWA”). REGISTER AS AN INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTY (I&AP) As per the Public Participation Guidelines of 2012 and the requirements of GN 543 of 18 June 2010, this letter serves to notify all I&APs of the proposed GRP pipeline. However, only registered I&APs will continue to be notified of the process as it unfolds such as dates of public meetings and review periods of the Basic Assessment Report. In order to register as an I&AP, please contact the Consultant below. All comments may be submitted in writing, via fax, post or email. All issues and concerns will be incorporated into a Comments and Responses Report which will be included in the Basic Assessment Report to be submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA). The closing date to register as an I&AP is the 23 July 2014.
PO Box 1673, Sunninghill, 2157 Contact:Kristy Robertson: Tel: (011) 781 1730 Fax: (011) 781 1731 Email: Kristyr@nemai.co.za These are some of the wedding gowns found in Bridal Dreamm Shop in Alberton.
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Society donates school shoes to needy learners
Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za Akane Magaza Society donated 19 pairs of brand new school shoes to needy learners from Phumula Gardens Primary School. Sarah Simelani, educator at the school was touched by the plight of learners without proper school shoes and went the extra mile to seek help from the Akane Magaza Society. “I noticed that the grade
R learners did not have proper school shoes. I went to seek for donations from the society. We appreciate their positive response to our plea and we urge the parents and learners to take good care of the shoes,” said Simelani. Bukelwa Mazaka, deputy principal of the school said, “We thank the society for their wonderful donation. Our learners are coming from underprivileged backgrounds and their parents cannot afford to buy them proper school uniforms. Learners
without school uniforms feel incomplete and it affects their self-esteem. We would like to encourage the society to extent their hand in providing the basic needs to other schools.” Kgothatso Seheri, a member of Phumula Gardens Primary School, School Governing Body said, “We appreciate the donations from the society and they should continue with their good work. We are also appealing to parents to help in seeking sponsorship for the benefit of the learners.
The learners from Phumula Gardens Primary School are delighted with the school shoes donated to them.
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Vosloorus Arrests: The following crime arrests were made by Vosloorus Police Station from 27 May to 02 June 2014: Possession of dagga…………………………………………………..19 Possession of drugs…………………………………………………….1 Theft of motor vehicle…………………………………………………...1 Reck and neck……………………………………………………………1 Pointing of firearm……………………………………………………….1 Assault with intention to cause grievous bodily harm……………….2 House robbery……………………………………………………………2 House breaking………………………………………………………….2 Theft………………………………………………………………………1 Shoplifting………………………………………………………………..3 Failing to display liquor license………………………………………..2 Drunk in public…………………………………………………………..8 Walking on foot on the freeway…………………………………….….4
Vosloorus Arrests 2:
The following crime arrests were made by Vosloorus Police Station from 03 to 09 June 2014: Possession of dagga………………………………………………… 18 Attempted murder……………………………………………………… 1 Possession of nyaupe…………………………………………………. 1 Possession of mandrax……………………………………………….. 1 Dealing with dagga…………………………………………………….. 1 Shoplifting……………………………………………………………… 9 House breaking and theft…………………………………………….. 2 Drunk and driving……………………………………………………… 7 Theft…………………………………………………………………….. 1 Assault with intention to cause grievous bodily harm……………… 5 Common assault……………………………………………………….. 1 Malicious damage to property………………………………………… 1 Common assault and Malicious damage to property……………… 1 Drunk in public………………………………………………………… 17 Contravening liquor act…………………………………………………4
Where are their biological fathers? Thembinkosi Chauke born on 06 March 2003 from Zonkizizwe is looking for his biological father Mr. Albino Makamo. His biological mother Ms. Salaminah Chauke has passed away. Seipati Mokoena born on 06 May 2002 and Lihle Mokoena born on 23 May 2000 from Zonkizizwe are also looking for their biological father. Their biological mother is Ms. Mapula Mokoena and she has passed away. Anyone with information regarding these children’s biological fathers’ whereabouts can contact; Lydia Rasesemola, Social worker at 011 903 9923.
St Catherine’s School open day St Catherine’s School Invites all parents and pupils to visit the school on the open day at 31 Piercy Ave Parkhill Gardens ,Germiston on 21 June at 09H00 – 11H00. For more information please contact; Marketing for Grade 8 Entrance Exams for 2015 at 011 827 412
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Send all your sporting news to lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za
FIFA World Cup is upon us
African teams ready to cause upset in Brazil 2014 Fifa World Cup.
Lebo Mosolodi lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za
The 2014 FIFA World Cup is starting today, 32 teams have converged at the greatest football stage in Brazil to fight for the ultimate football crown. Football spectators are looking forward to see who will emerge as the greatest soccer star in this tournament between Portugal dribbling wizard Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina goal scoring machine Lionel Messi. However, that should not reduce the competition five time champions Brazil and the influential role to be played by their rising star Neymar. The host nation dubs the tournament Neimar’s perfect platform to introduce himself as one of the lethal Brazilian striker who could emulate Pele and Ronaldo. All eyes are watching the English team, and the fans are optimistic that they surpass their previous FIFA World Cup mediocre record. Hopes of their resurrection from being an average team to be counted amongst the football giants, is solely placed on the shoulders of the inform Steven Gerald. The Liverpool captain pinpointing passes from the heart of the pitch would find their lethal striker Wayne Roonie equal to the task of finishing off work already done. The English supporters hope that the Manches-
ter United prolific striker has brought his lucky goal scoring boots in this tournament. Other tournament dark horse soccer pundits are looking at the four time FIFA World Cup Champions, Italy. They can outperform any team in the tournament if opponents allow Andrea Pirlo to spray tantalising passes from the heart of the pitch. Ivory Coast hopes are placed squarely on the shoulders of Manchester City’s Yaya Toure and Dieder Drogba. The Ivory Coast golden generation of stars are the dream team for any coach in the African continent but they have failed to deliver on pitch so far. Soccer experts believe that Ivory Coast is the only African side which could make Pele’s (soccer legend) dream of seeing an African team winning this prestigious cup in this tournament a reality. Current African Champions Nigeria under the leadership of Stephen “The Boss” Keshi are expected to cause upset in this tournament. They have shown no respect to their opponents lately and play a beautiful soccer. The Ghanaians are ready to remedy the upset caused by Lewis Suarez stoppage of a goal bound ball which prevented them from reaching the semi final stage of the 2010 World Cup.