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Volume 03, 24 April 2014, Week 17
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Foreign nationals kidnapping on the rise Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za Greediness and jealousy amongst the foreign nationals owning spaza shops around Vosloorus has resulted in them committing abduction crime between themselves and demanding ransom for their colleagues release. In a recent incident, a Bangladesh man who is also a spaza shop owner in Vosloorus hired eight South African men and an Avanza car to kidnap his fellow national owning a spaza shop in East fields. According to Captain Piet Rossouw, Communications Officer of Vosloorus Police Station, it is alleged that the hit men pointed the victim with a firearm and drove with him around Katlehong. The hit men asked the victim to phone his uncle who is also a business man in Vosloorus demanding R200 000 for his release. The uncle told them that he does not have such amount and it was decreased to R100 000. The uncle informed the police and opened a case of kidnapping at Vosloorus Police Station. “It was fortunate that a local man who is
working to escort Bangladesh spaza owners for stocking their goods saw the perpetrators and informed the uncle that he suspects a certain Bangladesh men. The police traced the phone calls of the hit men and the uncle was working with them. The hit men decreased the money to R12 000 and a plot was set by the police. The uncle agreed to meet with them at Dindela section in Vosloorus. The police accompanied him and managed to trace and arrested two suspects,” said Rossouw. The victim was moved to a house in Vosloorus, his mouth was covered with a tap, hands and legs fastened with a rope. It is alleged that the hit men forgot to lock the door .The victim managed to flee himself and was found in Vumbuka squatter camp beaten with bruises. The main culprit, a Bangladesh national was also arrested and six suspects are still at large. The three suspects appeared at Vosloorus court for the first time facing charges of kidnapping and the case was postponed. They appeared for the second time it was also postponed for further investi-
The foreign national spaza shops owners are victims of kidnapping by their fellow colleagues. gations. “It happens frequently that the Bangladesh nationals are kidnapping each other and demanding money for their colleague release. We appeal to the Bangladesh na-
tionals to refrain from this act of crime and the local residents not to be hired to commit crime,” Rossouw.
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tame TIMES We have come to the end of the long Easter holidays and it’s time to get back to work. We hope that everyone enjoyed the holidays and those who have travelled arrived safely at their respective destinations. It is quite disturbing that there are people who still don’t adhere to the rules of the road. According to the media release from Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department 23 drivers were arrested for drunken driving, 30 for over speeding and 18 for un-roadworthy
vehicles and two fatalities were recorded during the Easter holidays. In our motoring sections local drivers are also educating people on how to reduce road carnages and to take care of their vehicles. We also have interesting Easter tournaments on our sports page. To read more about our fortnight interesting news stories grab a copy of tame TIMES or visit our website :www.tametimes. co.za \ Facebook Page : tame TIMES KTV.
Deceased patients to be collected Natalspruit Hospital The Natalspruit Hospital is appealing to the public to collect the bodies of their relatives who have died while receiving care at the institution. “It pains the hospital to bury the deceased as paupers, but we are left with no choice but to bury them as such. This is due to their families and relatives abandoning them in their last hour. Some of the patients died as far back as January, but still, they have not been collected for dignified burial four months down the line,” said the Hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Vuyo Sabani. Sabani added: “The hospital has also picked up, that some community members, when they notice that their relatives are about to die, they dump them at the institution and vanish without trace. When we go to the
addresses they had given to us when we admitted them, we find that it was a wrong address.” To make arrangements to collect your beloved ones before the paupers’ burial please call Masesi Mahlangu at the hospital mortuary on 011 053 2300. Below are the names of the deceased and date of death, that needs to be collected by the relatives: 1) Petros Reentseng Mohale died on 11/01/2014 2) Phillip Khoza died on 22/02/2014 3) David Sithole died on 05/03/2014 4) Zodwa Ngobese died on 17/03/2014 5) Jasphet Alma died on 19/03/2014 6) Johannes Janse Van Rensburg died on 14/03/2014
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Residents appeal to councillor to cut long grass Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za
The residents of Vosloorus extension 8 are pointing to the long grass in an open space next to their homes that is disturbing their peace. of the crisis, I have reported the matter to the councillor’s chief whip and relevant department. They responded by stating that a tender has been approved to cut the grass. I don’t have the exact date of when they are going to commence, but soon. We warn the community to refrain from illegal dumping especially in the open spaces. We advise them to request the big bins from the municipality, and when they are breaking their walls or renovating, not to dump their stones and bricks in the open space. Illegal dumping is costing the municipality a lot of money that might be used for other community needs. The community should work with us to report illegal dumpers so that they can be prosecuted. “ He concluded by saying that when the open space has been cleared, the community will utilise it for planting vegetables, not maize, and a car wash.
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The residents of Vosloorus Extension 8 are living in fear of their lives due to long grass in the open space between extension 7, 8 and 28 Island that has led to snakes entering their homes and criminals robbing people of their belongings. The open space has long grass and planted maize which is now a home for snakes and criminals. Speaking to tame TIMES, Thembi Maghoele, a resident from extension 8 in Letsopa Street said, “We are no longer safe in our homes in that the criminals are hiding in the long grass and many houses have experienced house robbery. The criminals run and hide in the open space where there is long grass. There is also a skeleton that was found in this open space last year. I am frightened by the snakes, l saw them several times around my yard and they are coming from the veld. We are appealing to the councillor to rescue us by cutting the long grass in the open space and clean the area.” Bela Matinise was once robbed last year on her way back home from work around 9 pm passing next to the open space when three boys approached her. She said they robbed her of her hand bag and they ran into the long grass. Matinise said she reported the incident to the police. “I want the councillor to cut the long grass in the open space and to stop people from planting maize in the area. It is because the criminals hide on the maize.” Regarding the matter, Richard Maraqana, councillor for ward 47 said, “I am aware
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Bikers hears plight of the deaf East Icon Motor Cycle Club is seeking sponsorships to host an event dedicated to the learners of Ekurhuleni School of the Deaf The event will be held at the school premises on 10 May, from 11:00 am to 18:00 pm. The main objective of the event is to show kindness to children with disabilities by providing them with entertainment in their own environment. It is also a way of acknowledging the services that the school is rendering within the community. Masedisa Mojaki, East Icon Motor Cycle Club member said, “We want to spent time with children and make them feel comfortable and enjoy themselves. We also want the community to know about the types of disabilities found in the school so that the parents with such children can send them to the school.” She said they are requesting sponsorship in terms of
goodie bags for children with t-shirts and educational toys, food to be eaten on the day, jumping castles and face painting. Mojaki said they are also seeking for a helping hand from the community in terms of cooking and washing the dishes on the day. She said they are also in need of local artists to entertain the children during the day. The school has 269 children starting from the age of 4 years old who have disabilities in hearing and speech. Most of the children in the school are orphans and some have chronic diseases. For those who are interested in putting a smile on the faces of the children by sponsoring the event, contact Masedisa Mojaki at 083 5243 387 \ e-mail: mojaki. masedisa@gmail.com.
Grade 11s and 12s – Come and see what the NWU Vaal Open Day has to offer you!
The popular NWU Vaal Open Day – an event not to be missed – is around the corner! Mark Saturday, 17 May 2014 in your diary, and come visit the Vaal Triangle Campus to get a taste of being a university student. The Open Day is free of charge and offers you the opportunity to learn more about the different study options the University has to offer, and much more! There will be information stalls for all the faculties – Economic Sciences and Information Technology and Humanities. There are more than stalls, though… You
also ask your questions about all the following aspects of NWU Vaal student life: accommodation in residences, bursaries and loans, how to finance your studies, facilities available for students with disabilities, as well as support services such as the Learning and Research Commons, the Department for Student Counselling and Development (SCD), the Directorate Academic Development and Support (ADS), the Writing Centre, the Reading Centre and the student governing bodies. You can also gather information about the various selection tests and find out which admission requirements are valid for 2014. After you have asked all your questions, you are also welcome to go explore our beautiful campus, or you can visit the different residences that will be open for viewing. Also come and listen to River FM (the NWU Vaal’s own radio station) broadcast from the Student Centre or have your picture taken by one of the Student 24/7 journalists. If you are interested in attending our Open Day, please let us now by visiting our Facebook page – NWU Vaal First Years 2015 or send us an email to comms@nwu.ac.za (Supply us with your name, contact details, school and field of interest) For more information visit our website at www.nwu.ac.za to learn more about the Open Day and the Vaal Triangle Campus.
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East Icon Motor Cycle Club members are seeking sponsorship to host an event for learners with disabilities.
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Easter operation arrests Wanted Suspects Intensified Easter operations which commenced in earnest on 17 April from midday in all the three operational regions of Ekurhuleni, have thus far resulted in the arrest of suspected drunken drivers, speedsters, pedestrians drinking in public and the issuing of numerous citations for moving violations. Two fatalities have been recorded in Ekurhuleni , one took place at 05h10 on 18 April at the intersection of Snake and Dube streets in Benoni where a driver lost control and collided with a concrete wall. The second fatality occurred at 05h30 on 20 April at the intersection of North Rand and Rondebult in Boksburg. A taxi collided with a Tata sedan. The driver of the Tata died on the scene. Road users have been, for the past weeks, reminded by way of education campaigns, of the importance of obeying the rules of the road in order to avoid unnecessary loss of limb and life. Static and roving roadblocks targeting both hazardous locations in respect of accidents, smash-and-grabs and other crimes, have been at the order of the day. Taverns were also targeted with the aim of ensuring that patrons don’t drink in public as well as ensuring that they comply with the conditions
of their permits. Twenty-three arrested suspected drunken drivers included thirteen in Vosloorus, four in Kempton Park, three in Daveyton and one in Kwa-Thema. Thirty speedsters were arrested in Brakpan, Benoni and Kempton Park areas. 434 fines were issued to motorists for exceeding the speed limit in locations identified as hazardous due to speeding. Overall, 1,123 speed fines were issued Ekurhuleni-wide. Twelve persons ended behind bars for drinking in public (drinking and walking) in Kwa-Thema, two for being in possession of fake driver licenses and one for impersonating a police officer. Thus far, thirteen vehicles were discontinued from using the public roads as they were found not to be roadworthy. The police are ready for the high volumes of traffic expected on the freeways coming into Ekurhuleni and those passing through. The monitoring of the main routes is underway and motorists are urged to travel within the speed limits, to observe safe following distances, to adjust their speed according to prevailing conditions, to exercise patience when caught in traffic snarl-ups and to generally be considerate to all other road users.
Three suspects arrested for armed robbery Charity Moyo
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Three male suspects aged 22, 27 and 29 were arrested and two are still at large for armed robbery and possession of stolen property along N3 in Zonkizizwe. A c c o r d i n g to Sergeant Rufus Tema, Communications Officer for Zonkizizwe Police Station, it was in the morning around 8:00 am Constable Elvis Simelane and Constable David Masinge arrested when a panel van the suspects and recovered all the boxes of stolen tobacco. delivering tobacco was robbed at are still at large. One of the arrested suspects a gun point. The incident happened at N3 was declared as the owner of the taxi. All the along Zonkizizwe, it is alleged that the driver boxes of tobacco were recovered and no of the van was stopped by three suspects. firearm was recovered. The driver was held at gun point and robbed “The criminals are taking advantage of the of all the boxes of tobacco loaded in the van. open space with maize planted to commit Sergeant Tema said the suspects took the crime and hide. We warn people driving along goods to the other side of the open veld the open spaces to be alert all the times not to where a quantum taxi was waiting and the be victims of robbery,” said Sergeant Tema. goods where loaded inside. He said the The three suspects appeared at Heidelberg police saw a speeding quantum taxi and court on 15 April facing charges of armed they approached it, seeing the police the robbery and possession of stolen property. taxi stopped and five people ran into the They were remanded in custody for further open field. The police chased after them and investigations and for the next appearance. managed to arrest three suspects, but two
Please help Vosloorus police find this man, (22) year old black male suspect in connection with business robbery. The suspect is slender build, 1.6M tall, light in complexion, he was last seen wearing black jeans with black takkies and a red hoody, Speaking Zulu, in possession of a pistol. Police are looking for a South African black male age 25 years-old for business robbery. The suspect is slender build, short, and was last seen wearing a white and blue hoody and speaking Zulu. It is alleged that approximately 5 suspects came in the tavern and robbed the witness’s cash ,cigarettes and alcohol. South African black male is wanted for hijacking by Vosloorus police, age 26-27 years. Suspect dark in complexion, slender build is, 1.7m tall, last seen wearing green t- shirt and blue jeans. He is fluent in English and Zulu, very aggressive with short hair and beard only on the chin. Suspect waited for the witness while he was coming from his customer’s yard and robbed him of his cell phone, money and car. Wanted for hijacking, age 25 years black male. The suspect is slender build, short, was last seen wearing brown jacket with trepans, and speaking Zulu, very violent, and his headgear was a white beany. The witness was driving a local taxi when two suspects who were his customers hijacked him at gunpoint. Vosloorus Police are looking for black female age 30+ for theft Suspect is light in complexion had spots on her face, and was last seen wearing a pink shirt white jersey with blue jeans, Zulu speaking, black hair, was on foot.
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This woman is conning people of handbags Vosloorus police are looking for a black male suspect aged between 27-30 years-old for armed robbery. The suspect is slender build with dark complexion,1.6m tall and was last seen wearing a blue and white shirt with blue jeans,headgear hat. He was last seen by the witness speaking English and possession of a knife. It is alleged that the suspect waited for the witness while he was coming from the customer’s yard and robbed him of his money, phone and car. The police are looking for a tall black male suspect for armed robbery and possession of a fireram. It is alleged that the suspect drove away with the victims at gunpoint ,robbed and locked them locked in the van. The suspect was last seen wearing a black jacket with wrist watch jewellery and speaking English.
Vosloorus Police Station crime successes The following arrests were made by Vosloorus Police Station from 7 – 14 April 2014: Shoplifting:...................................... 11 House breaking:............................. 1 Warrant of arrest:........................... 1 Common robbery:.......................... 4 Business burglary:......................... 1 Fraud:.............................................. 1 Theft:................................................ 2 Possession of dagga:.................... 87 Possession of drugs:..................... 6 Malicious damage of property:..... 4 Assault with intentions to cause grievous bodily harm:......... 2 Pointing of firearm:........................ 1 Possession of stolen property:..... 2 Contempt of court:......................... 1
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Youth to choose role models wisely Charity Moyo charity@tametimes.co.za
In life, when people grow up, they have role models that they look up to. Shirley Gxumayo says anything that takes What advice would you like to give to the However there is a challenge in that the a driver’s attention from the road is a new drivers? role models fail to live up to expectations distraction and can be dangerous. She Drivers should be tolerant with each other on of the youngsters who want to emulate said drivers should refrain from using cell the road and the will became a better place them. Sherezaan Luthuli, 19 year-old to drive on. phones while driving. warns the youth to be careful when choosing role models What car do are you driving? and not to look for beauty and Mazda 3, 2011 model 1.6 wealth. Would you allow another person to “My definition of a role model drive your car? is someone who is not scared Yes, only members of my family, I know to take risk and stands up they will look after my second baby. for what they believe in. What features do you like about Success is not wealth, but your car? the ability to accomplish I Like everything about my car and my your goals, and wealth sound system but they’re all standard. is not everything,” said Tell us why you like your car? Luthuli. It’s Light on fuel consumption and She said choosing a comfortable to drive. role model is not about Do you have any speed fines? the beauty but the way No I don’t have any. the person is looking What gadget you can’t drive after him or her self. without? “If people eat and live My iPhone and makeup bag, I can healthy lifestyles they never leave the house without them. will have that beauty Any long distance you travelled? that we are looking No, I need to work on my driving for. To be a role before I even think of travelling outside model, l believe that Gxumayo with her Mazda 3 the province. a person needs to love
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themselves and not to allow anyone to take them for granted,” she said. Luthuli said it is important to have a role model that you can look up too and mould your life for the better. “Ciara, the singer, is my role model because she is a hard worker and does not give up in life. She is an excellent dancer and has opened her dance studio. I love dancing and my dream is to open my own studio,” said Luthuli. Her advice to youth, she said, “Let your voice be heard because there are many people who can look at you as a role model. Follow your dreams, don’t listen to anyone’s view on the world, and stick to what you believe in. If you are strong in what you believe people won’t take advantage of you.” Her hobbies are watching television, reading magazines and shopping. Luthuli’s dream is to become a lawyer. Sherezaan Luthuli encouraging youth have role models.
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Razor–dakid’s lines are sharp as a blade PAC embarks on door Lebo Mosolodi to door campaign lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za
The talented Tumelo “Razor-dakid” Bhengu (24), recently unleashed a 13 tracks hip hop album which is currently making waves in the music circles. His musical break was when he was featured in Kwesta and AB Crazy separate albums and never looked back. “My debut called Grandiose which means “extremely dangerous” has been warmly received. The album was released on February 28. I am featuring some of the finest hip hop artists in Mzansi such as AB Crazy, Lorn from United Kingdom, Yeshoserious and Aretha M. This album announce my arrival in the hip hop music scene,” said Razor-dakid. He said in the Good luck track, he featured AB Crazy. Raizor-dakid said the Good luck track has been play listed at Ligwalagwala FM, YFM, 5FM, Voice of Wits and Kasi FM. He said his favourite tracks in the album are I got to Go and Soft room. Raizor-dakid believes that both tracks contain some of his deepest thoughts about life experience. He said the album has already sold 100 copies and has 1000 downloads so far. RHTC music distribution company does the copies distribution and he also sell some copies from the boot of his car. “I have won Shizniz mix tape which was broadcasted on Etv in 2012. That is where most of the people within hip hop fraternity started to take notice of my musical talent. My role model in music circle is Jay-Z and Kanyi West. Their music reflect their background. My music lyrics also
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Tumelo “Razor-dakid” Bhengu, let loose of Grandiose hip hop hit album. reflects my life experience both good or bad. Sometimes, I sing about other people’s life experience,” explained Raizor-dakid. Raizor-dakid said he never been poor but broke, as a father of a 2-year-old boy, he believes that life is not difficult as it seems, nor it is easy as successful people make it looks. Raizor-dakid was originally born by South African parents in the United States of America (USA) in New York. He relocated to KwaZulu-Natal when he was 4-years old, moved to Mpumalanga and finally relocated to Gauteng in Vosloorus pursue his musical career.
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The Pan Africanist’s Congress (PAC) of Azania embarked on a door to door campaign aimed at winning the hearts and minds of potential voters on 7 May national elections. Speaking to tame TIMES, PAC of Azania Thokoza township organiser, Thabo Bodibe, cited that they are still campaigning for the returning of the land to “Azanian” South Africans. “We want to revive the economy of this country so it could be Africa’s leading economy again. PAC will also highlight the plight of taxi industry in this coming election. We want the taxi owners to be given permanent operating licenses and government should construct dedicated lanes for taxis nationwide. Taxi’s passengers should be subsidised by the national government. We want taxis not to be stopped during peak hours on the routes,” said Bodibe. He said they will be campaigning for the scrapping of the e-tolls and the protection of the taxi industry. Bodibe promised that the PAC government will build better RDP houses compared to those built by the ruling party. He said the standard of education system in this country is deteriorating and promised that under PAC leadership the standard will rise. “We are optimistic about these coming elections and the people are starting to understand our policies. PAC would also like to send a message to fellow white South Africans that they would not be hurt if they get into power. Whites should know that they are welcome to join the PAC anytime,” said Bodibe.
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Mini Doughnuts
Ingredients:
- 125 ml milk - 15 g unsalted butter - 250 g cake flour - 1 ½ teaspoon of dried yeast - ¼ teaspoon salt - 225g castor sugar
- 1 large egg - 2 tablespoon apricot/ strawberry jam - Oil for frying (at least two big bottles)
Method: 1) Warm the milk and butter together in a saucepan, taking it off the heat when the butter is melted. 2) Put the flour, yeast, salt and 25g / 2 tablespoon of the sugar in a bowl. Beat the egg into the warmed milk and butter and pour this into the bowl of dry ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or hands, knead the dough until it is smooth and silky. 3) Pat the soft dough into a round ball and put into a buttered bowl, cover in Clingfilm and leave to rise somewhere in a warm place, it should double in size, and this could take 1–2 hours. 4) Punch the dough down, and knead again to make the dough smooth. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a 2cm / 1 inch thickness, and cut out circles with a 4cm / 1½ inch round cutter. You can re-roll the dough to make more circles.
5) Make the dough circles into flatter rounds in your hands and then put an 1/8 teaspoon jam in the centre and fold in half, close by pinching the edges before rolling it in your hands to turn it back into a round doughnut. Sit the doughnuts on a baking sheet as you make them, flattening them down slightly, so that you have little bulging discs in front of you. 6) Meanwhile, heat the oil to in a deep-fat fryer or deep pot, and then cook the mini doughnuts roughly six at a time for about 5 minutes in total, flipping them over halfway through cooking so that they brown evenly on all sides. If you’re not using a deep-fat fryer but just a pan filled with hot oil, watch the oil doesn’t overheat, as it’ll
make the little doughnuts darken too quickly. 7) Put the remaining sugar into a shallow bowl and as the doughnuts come out of the fryer, toss them in the sugar, rolling them around to get an even coating. 8) When the doughnuts are complete you can either serve them for tea or alternate is to cool them down then put them into a syrup and slit. Then open a small slit and fill with whipped cream.
For those who want to share their cooking styles and recipes please don’t hesitate to contact Charity Moyo at 074 787 3166/011 862 8500 or e-mail:charity@tametimes.co.za
Shack dwellers receives clothes donations Charity Moyo
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The residents are holding the donated clothes. Lihle Ithemba Women Men and Youth Development Organisation donated second hand clothes to underprivileged shack dwellers of Zama Zama squatter camp in Vosloorus extension 28. The residents were delighted to receive the clothes donations as the area is poverty infested. Elizabeth Bodibe, a resident said “I have received the clothes for my grandchildren, all their clothes are old and some are torn. We are appealing for more clothes donations.” Miriam Mofokeng said, “I am not working and depending on my pension grant for survival. I have two grandchildren that I am taking care of and the grant money is not enough. We appreciate the clothes donations as it will warm them
during the winter.” William Nkoane, chairman of Lihle Ithemba Women Men and Youth Development Organisation said clothes donation is their first project. “Our vision is to help the less fortunate around our community. We requested second hand clothes from other community members who are privileged to donate to less fortunate. In most cases people burn their old clothes and some throw them away. We are requesting people who have old clothes, and those they don’t want,to hand it over to us so that we can help others. We will expand to other squatter camps depending on the donations,” said Nkoane. The organisation deals with motivational talks on gender based violence, domestic violence, drug and alcohol abuse, teenage pregnancy, tuberculosis and HIV\AIDS. They also conduct basic counselling to the community. For those who are interested in donating second hand clothes should contact the organisation representatives at 072 499 3059 \078 544 6289 \ 076 966 9115.
South African Forum for Entrepreneurship Development (SAFED), a non-profitable organisation is on a mission to promote, empower, and develop entrepreneurship through their programmes. The organisation promotes businesses through circulating the services and products rendered by entrepreneurs to the possible markets. It also conducts seminars of entrepreneurship networking and workshops. SAFED also hosts conferences targeted to entrepreneurial leadership, development and business support services. Speaking to tame TIMES, Emmanuel Chuene, executive Director of SAFED said, “SAFED encourage and facilitate entrepreneurial leadership which in turn foster business success and sustainability required for economic growth. Entrepreneurs who affiliate with our organisation, their business details are placed on our website and we share their services and products to other members within the organisation. We help them to find business opportunities and expand their market.” Chuene said they educate the entrepreneurs on how to manage their finances, leadership skills and stress management. He said Kathorus business people have the potential to grow their businesses. “In Kathorus the challenge is that people concentrate on subsistence business. They know how to do business but to get the product is a problem. SAFED is here to help entrepreneurs to know and service their market and to move to commercial businesses. We educate them about the value of business networking and give business advise were necessary,” said Chuene. He added that their vision is for the small businesses to be independent not to rely on government tenders and grant for sustainability. SAFED is a membership based organisation with four different categories for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMMEs) membership, individual, student and senior citizen and people with disabilities membership. There is an annual membership fee paid. SAFED is hosting entrepreneurship programme free of charge every Saturday at Katlehong Arts Centre from 9:00 am – 10:30 am at Phake section in Katlehong. For more information regarding the organisations and their programmes visit their website: www. safedonline.co.za \ 0760667290\ 0784061602.
Phezulu Enkosini album on Mosolodi the loose Lebo lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za The talented Jabu Khumalo recently released a 10 tracks Phezulu Enkosini gospel music album. According to Khumalo, it is surprising that most gospel music lovers are head over heels with his recent debut album. “The album makes waves in most local community radio stations. This should be seen as the beginning of my professional music career. There are four of my favourite tracks found in the album namely; Uma Kungenxa, Imihla Ngemihla, Uthando Lwami and the title track Phezulu Enkosini. These songs have been getting enough airplay and reviews in most local community radio stations,” said Khumalo. While he was growing up in Durban, Khumalo started Jabu Khumalo is a new gospel singing gospel music at the sensation. church choir for the Zion Church. That is where he realised his singing talent. “I started by backing Kelly Khumalo between 2005-2006 who was then a Black Dog record artist. That experience left enormous impact in my life which paved the way for my professional music career,” said Khumalo. People who are interested in booking Jabu Khumalo to perform for wedding and various local events can contact him at: 071 528 4689.
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24 April 2014
Snack crowned Easter Tournament champions
Lebo Mosolodi
Benfica 7-4. Snack proved that
lebo.kathorus@tametimes.co.za they had no equal when they The Thokoza Easter Tournament held at Thokoza Extension Two Soccer Grounds commenced on Good Friday where 20 Kathorus teams battled it out for R 12 000 prize money. The event is a brainchild of Thokoza Local Football Association, envisaged 16 years ago, and continues to get bigger every year. Speaking to tame TIMES the event organiser Buti Mofokeng said each team paid a joining fee of R1200 to partake in the tournament. “The Thokoza Soccer Academy and Royals set the ball rolling in their first game on Good Friday and the former won by 2-0. Hot stars lost 5-3 against Tkzee with the penalty shootout in the second match. Siyabangena was walloped 4-0 by Junior Pirates. As if that was enough, Madrid lost 3-0 to Alberton. Only Mom Ruby versus Norway game was cancelled,” explained Mofokeng. On the second round of the tournament, Eleven Experience lost 4-0 to Aston Villa and Mountain Robbers walloped Afrox 2-0. Vuvuzela failed to live up to their expectation of proceeding to the quarter final stage of the competition when they were knocked out in the first round by
smacked Izinyoka 3-0. Columbus marched to the quarterfinal stage of the tournament when they thrashed Midway 2-1. “In the quarterfinals stages of the tournament, Royals lost 3-0 to TKZ and Junior Pirates lost 1-0 against Alberton. Aston Villa marched to the semi finals at the expense of Izinyoka by 3-1. Benfica won in the semi finals by 4-2 on penalties shootout against Mountain Robbers and Snack won 5-4 against TKZ on penalties shootout. Alberton and Benfica played the playoff and the former won 2-0. In the first semi finals Snack won 5-4 against TKZ on penalties and Alberton lost 3-1 against Aston Villa,” said Mofokeng. The final produced a five star performance between Snack versus Aston Villa. Snack won the game by 3-2 and walked home R12000 richer and the first runner up won R3500. Snack Captain Thapelo Mafikeng said, “We have been playing this tournament for the past seven years and won it five times. However, in the past two years it has been eluding us. The money we won will use it to purchase soccer kit and balls and the rest of the money will be invested back to the team.”
Snack Football Club (White) initiates an attack against their opponents Aston Villa (Red and Black) in the finals of the Thokoza Ester Tournament.