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A FRESH APPROACH TO LOCAL NEWS Volume 06, 10 November 2015, Week 46
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REAWAKENED MAGICAL: Edenvale CBD’s Christmas lights were turned on for the first time in ten years during the area’s first ever Mardi Gras event held on Saturday.
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Refurbished store supports Little Eden Checkers Hyper at the Meadowdale Mall in Edenvale recently celebrated its new look following an extensive refurbishment by extending a hand of support to Little Eden. Little Eden, a care facility for persons with intellectual disabilities, received a donation from the store as part of its upliftment promise.
As the mother of a small child, you get used to movies being screened more than once and so if the movie has a good message, it really gets to sink in. Frozen has been the flavour of the month with my son. Its message is clear: when winter creeps into your heart everything around you becomes winter. Still, the movie offers a message of hope… while the heart isn’t easy to revive, it is possible. People always talk about changing’s one’s mindset and thinking as the solution to a problem. But sometimes, what’s needed is a heart adjustment, or more simply, a change of heart - for people just to care again. Working on a newspaper, you hear a lot of bad news. Many times, the complaints given to the paper are valid and you can empathise with the person’s negative emotions. But focusing on these negative things, and these fears has not always made us better people. This is why I loved the Edenvale City Improvement District (ECID)’s Mardi Gras event held in Van Riebeeck Avenue, Edenvale on Saturday evening. If you had thought ‘community’ was dead and buried, attending this event was a refreshing reminder that
it just takes someone, in this case, a group of hard-working community leaders, to believe. The entire area of Van Riebeeck Ave outside the Eden Mall and De Bakery area was alive on the evening. I spotted a man walking his dogs through the crowds and countless families moving from stall to stall with excitement. Friends reclined around tables in the corridor outside De Bakery. Local schoolchildren were given a chance to perform and community groups, like the scouts, had set up their stands. As I was heading back to the car after the event, a woman walking alongside me commented that this specific parking area hadn’t s e e n cars in years. It was as though e v e rything had been revived, she said. But from what I saw – friends and families cheering as the Christmas lights in Van Riebeeck Ave came on for the first time in 10 years - it was more than just the heart of the city that had been revived. The people’s hearts were awakened to the possibilities their community held on Saturday. Let’s hope they carry what has been stirred in their hearts back with them, into their part of the community. To take a lesson from Frozen: when our hearts are awoken, everything else will follow.
Edenvale SPCA Christmas fete When: 28 November, from 9am to 4pm Where: Horwood’s Farm, Edenvale Contact: 011 974 9268 Little Eden Christmas concert When: 27 November, 10am Where: Domitilla and Danny Hyams Home, Edenvale Contact: reception@littleeden.org.za or 011 609 7246 (entrance is free but booking is essential) MdFF dinner and dance function Book your place for an evening of fine dining and dancing. Where: Pizza Del Forno, Park Meadows When: 5 December, from 6.30pm Contact: mdffoundation@hotmail.com
NEW BEGINNINGS: Pictured here are Khodani Muthige (Little Eden), Kobus de Bruyn (branch manager: Checkers Hyper, Edenvale) Vic Schoeler (deputy divisional manager, supermarkets: Checkers Hyper), Danna Grobler (regional manager, supermarkets: Checkers Hyper) and Nicholette Muthinge (Little Eden).
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The Din-Al-View CPF has a few safety tips and warnings for the public. Crime is increasing drastically, especially now before Christmas. When you leave the house, inform someone where you are going and the time you expect to return. Save their number on your cellphone and memorise the details of the person to be contacted in the event of an emergency. Save the details on your phone as ICE (In Case of Emergency). Avoid carrying large sums of cash, if possible. If you have a handbag, carry it close to your body at all times and make sure the zip is closed. Don’t be tempted to put it into a shopping trolley. Criminals are often opportunistic and will take advantage of an such situations. Distractions: One of the major issues adding to crimes against women, is that women are often distracted while going about their day. Distractions can range from caring for children or carrying shopping to speaking on a cellphone. Don’t walk in the street or mall while talking on your cellphone. People are often of the opinion that being on the phone is safe, because the person on the line can call for help,
but that rarely works out. Chatting can distract you from being aware of your surroundings. That said, anyone walking by themselves should be ready to make an emergency call on their cellphones. Be aware of people around you when heading to your vehicle, especially at places such as shopping centres, petrol stations and ATMs. Ensure that you take a moment to check the street before pulling into a driveway, be it your own, or a friend’s. Driving: If you are driving, the first thing to do once you are inside your vehicle is to ensure that all the doors are locked. Never drive with a handbag or any other valuable items on a seat or in the view of anyone looking into your vehicle from the outside. Try to make your car a mobile-free zone, so you can concentrate on your surroundings and keep your family safe. Most importantly – trust your instincts. If someone or something makes you feel uneasy, avoid the individual and leave the area.
Some other useful hints when approaching your car: - Look underneath your car before approaching it in the parking garage at night. - If you return to your car and see a van parked next to the driver’s side, enter through the passenger side, or walk away and return when the van has moved away. - Predators often use vans and will disguise them as family cars, even using ‘’Baby on Board’’
decals. - Finally, if you return to your car and it has a flat tyre, back away and return to wherever you came from and call for help. Once assistance arrives, approach your car. If someone comes up to you (even a woman) and wants to offer help, politely decline.
Public places: You should remain vigilant when you are in a public place. When using an ATM, it is important to shield your PIN number and be aware of anyone watching you. Place your money in your wallet immediately after the transaction and close your bag. If you feel uncomfortable at any time while using the ATM, cancel the transaction and leave. You need to be particularly alert after using the ATM. If you think someone is following you,
immediately go to a safe location with many people and phone the police. Only withdraw the money you need at the time and rather seek out ATMs located inside buildings, supermarkets, or other busy locations. By exercising these precautions, you can develop very good safety habits that will assist in avoiding dangerous situations.
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REAWAKENED MAJESTIC: Drum majorettes from local schools were among the attractions at the event.
Heather Djunga heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za The heart of Edenvale CBD came alive on Saturday with the area’s first ever Mardis Gras event. Organised by the Edenvale City Improvement District (ECID), the event saw residents and local authorities, schools, businesses and entertainers come together in a powerful demonstration of ‘community.’. ECID manager Linda McKenzie explained the event was part of ECID’s plans to revive Edenvale and restore the Edenvale CBD through attracting visitors to the area and awakening residents’ concern for the place they call home. A flurry of activity swept through Van Riebeeck Avenue on the evening, with drum majorettes, a pipe band, school entertainers and attractions such as twin stilt-walkers
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FROM WOMAN’S FINGERS A woman’s wedding ring was removed from her finger by an armed robber outside her Florence Road, Bedfordview home on 2 November at around 11.55am. Warrant Officer Mduduzi Nhlabathi said the man had come into the woman’s premises when she had opened the gate with a remote control. “He blocked the gate with his vehicle and came up to her car. He then pointed her with a firearm and asked for her belongings. He then demanded her ring from her finger, putting his mouth over her finger and removing it in this manner.”
The man’s accomplice then opened the woman’s car door and took her handbag. In the handbag were her house-keys and wallet, carrying a large sum of money. Bedfordview police are investigating. Warrant Officer Nhlabathi has warned residents not to wear flashy jewellery as this will make them a target of crime. “In many instances, wearing flashy, expensive jewellery has resulted in residents being followed from malls, restaurants and banks and becoming the victims of crime,” he said.
An armed robbery occurred in Protea Road on 31 October just before 3pm. Warrant Officer Mduduzi Nhlabathi said that two women had arrived home after visiting a local grocery store. “Two men jumped out from their vehicle as the women arrived home. One knocked on the window of the car with a gun, demanding the women’s
valuables.” He said the modus operandi seemed to be that criminals were quick to come into the victims’ premises as they arrived home, blocking the gate and demanding cash and valuables. He has advised residents to be aware of this and take the necessary safety precautions.
ARMED ROBBERY IN BEDFORDVIEW adding to the festive ambience. Over 100 stalls presented visitors with a memorable experience which went down true Mardi Gras style. Edenvale Radio added a home-grown flavour to the proceedings with broadcasts and music that made for a proudly Edenvale evening. McKenzie said she hoped this would be the first Mardi Gras event of many. Still, the highlight of the evening was the official switching on of Christmas lights placed on streetlamps down a portion of Van Riebeeck Ave at 7pm. A collective cheer ripped through the crowd as the lights came on, as this was the first time the area had had Christmas lights in ten years. Even the windmill of De Bakery, Edenvale’s much loved landmark, has been dressed up in festive apparel for the festive season. This was definitely an evening to remember!
Power savers – where to get started REDDAM THROWS DOWN CHALLENGE We’ve all heard that changing from electrical to gas- or solar-powered appliances could save you thousands on your annual electricity bill. However, in tough economic times it is not always easy to buy the expensive gas or solar alternatives. Here are some tips from Eskom to help you get started: Understand your electricity usage: Go through your utility bill each month and take note of how many kilowatt-hours (kWh) you are using. Once you start making small changes you will notice that your usage will go down and this will inspire you to keep going. Look at your consumption: Start by making a list of all the places in your home where you consume electricity and where you can reduce your usage by switching off or switching to gas or solar power. Then start pricing these appliances, so that you know how much to budget for but also to calculate how much you could save on energy in the long run. Each family is different and everyone’s needs are different. Start small: Look at your washing We live in a beautiful sunny country so make use of the sun. Connect your washing machine to the cold tap and refrain from using the spin function unnecessarily. And if you can, give the tumble dryer a rest. Instead, make sure you use your clothes-line or clothes-horse to hang wet washing and let the sun do all the work. Start investing a little: Lightbulb moment Have you checked that your home has been fitted with energy-saving light bulbs? Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) use up to 80% less energy than conventional incandescent lamps and last up to eight times longer. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are even more energy efficient – they use about 85% less energy than incandescent
lamps and about 5% less than Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs). Also consider using solar-powered lamps for garden and security lighting. Solar power banks Simple yet effective, these banks are powered and charged using the sun. They are a cheap and convenient way to keep devices such as laptops, cellphones and tablets charged. No electricity required! Windows Look at your windows and think ‘lighting and cooling.’ By simply making some small changes you can allow natural light in while keeping the summer heat out and allowing fresh breezes to cool down your home. Your bathroom Think about installing energy- and watersaving showerheads. Your geyser One of the most energy-expensive appliances in the home, a n electrical element geyser can use up to 40% of your monthly electricity. Replace it with a highpressure solar water heating system, which can reduce your electricity bill by up to 24%. Gas stove Cooking accounts for up to 8% of the energy consumption in your home. Consider using a gas stove to reduce electricity demand.
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Reddam House recently donated R10 000 to the Bedfordview Community Policing Forum (BCPF) and have now challenged other schools in the area to equal or better their donation. The money donated was used to buy three bulletproof vests for BCPF patrollers. Dalene Quayle, director of Reddam House, explained the BCPF had made an appeal to the community for financial assistance in raising R56 000 to secure bullet-resistant vests and two-way radios for their young volunteer patrollers. “Crime is rampant in the Bedfordview area and many of the families in our school have been affected. We felt compelled to get on board,” she said. She said she believed it was important for schools to take an interest in communityrelevant issues. “The police are hardpressed to cope with the flood of criminality. The BCPF are made of local residents prepared to roll up their sleeves and give of
their time to help keep our community safe. Corporately the schools in Bedfordview probably represent the majority of the families living in this area. Who better than the schools to get behind this effort?” “We decided to use the money towards bulletproof vests because there is the risk that patrollers could get caught in the line of fire while on duty and we want to do everything to protect them,” said BCPF chairperson Gavin Henry. “Reddam’s support has had a positive impact on the level of community support we receive,” he said. Since the challenge was thrown down on Facebook, R25 000 has been donated by the community towards BCPF affairs. “I urge all the other schools in the Bedfordview area to get on board in the support of the excellent service the BCPF and the police provide to our community,” said Quayle. To offer your support, contact info@bcpf. co.za
Father and businessman murdered in Bedfordview A father and businessman was found murdered in Hill Terrace Road, Bedfordview on Tuesday, 3 November at around 4am in the morning. Warrant Officer Mduduzi Nhlabathi said the man had been found by one of his staff members in the early hours of Tuesday morning. He said the man had been declared dead by paramedics on the scene and it was suspected he had died from suffocation. “He was found lying on his bed, his arms tied up. “His mouth had been closed with plastic and his legs tied up by a towel. He was wearing just a shirt and underwear which had been pulled half down.”
Warrant Officer Nhlabathi said an iron had been found next to the man’s bed. Bedfordview Community Policing Forum (BCPF) spokesperson Gavin Henry said it was alleged an argument had ensued between the man and one of his staff members the day before his death. Furthermore, one of the staff members disappeared from the property at the time of the man’s murder. “This incident highlights the importance of checking credentials of employees before taking on their service,” said Henry. “Get a copy of their ID, and relevant contact details of family and next of kin. Also, do a criminal check on them,” he said. Bedfordview police are investigating.
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BURNING TYRES: Open your heart hooliganism or democracy? to women and children Heather Djunga
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Photo taken from www.enca.com as obscene and demeaning Eighteenth-century Irish to women). Of course, statesman Edmund Burke burning tyres is violent once said, “The only thing destruction of property and necessary for the triumph therefore wrong; but it is of evil is for good men to do done because sometimes nothing.” Nothing much has by Palesa Yates the thick, black, foul-smelling changed in the intervening smoke it produces and the centuries. Challenging the accompanying dramatic images status quo in the 21st century are the only way to attract the media to is still considered to be ‘not the a protest - and elicit a response from done thing.’ Refusing to embrace government. the politically correct assumptions Not all marches, however, of your peers still makes you a social involve tyre-burning. The process for outcast. So, the recent #FeesMustFall protests were applying to Metro Police for permission for bound to ruffle some feathers, raise some a legal protest or march is rigorous. Notice eyebrows and rock some boats. But is it of 14 days must usually be given and the really wrong to protest peacefully against convenor and deputy-convenor of the march injustice? Surely it is actually the right thing must fill in forms giving their address, phoneto do? Of course marches can be hijacked by number, full name and identity number; they those with violent or even criminal intentions, must also describe the event and explain but in life one can never expect perfection. how logistics like toilets, transport and water If a man falls off a ladder and pierces an will be provided for marchers. They have to artery on a nail, should one stop the bleeding meet with the local SAPS and Metro Police with whatever comes to hand or do nothing members and undertake to cover any because no sterilised bandage is available? expenses resulting from damages caused We should not condemn all marches because by marchers. Guns, alcohol, hate speech and masks are all banned. One marshall is some are violent. The right to peaceful protest is a pillar required for every 10 marchers and must be of democracy – whether you agree with identified by his or her clothing. Sometimes, at the protesters’ points of view or not. It is bigger marches, marshalls carry sharpened enshrined in our Constitution and it provides sticks which they use to control the progress a very helpful safety valve in our developing of the marchers. They work in pairs, with one democracy with its many socio-economic on either side of the road, standing every few challenges. In the apartheid era, political metres or so and holding their sticks across gatherings were prohibited and freedom of the stomaches of the toyi-toyiing crowd as expression of all kinds was stifled – millions they surge forward. of South Africans did not even know what Acts of violence and intimidation committed by a minority of the #FeesMustFall students Nelson Mandela’s face looked like. Now, the law sees freedom of expression in the were 100% wrong and they also burned a few placards of protesters and the memorandums tyres which should have been recycled, but of marchers, as well as pornography, (which would the exorbitant fee increase have been both feminists and the religious condemn scrapped had they not marched?
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In the run-up to the countrywide 16 Days of Activism initiative Edenvale Community Policing Forum (ECPF) chairperson and Edenvale City Improvement District (ECID) manager Linda McKenzie has appealed to residents to open their hearts to destitute and needy women and children in the community. She has asked residents to wear white ribbons during the 16 Days of Activism, from 25 November to 10 December. “Unfortunately, the tough economic conditions can make things even more difficult for women and children,” she said. “Police have noticed many children caught in shoplifting acts stealing sweets. Many don’t come from homes where there are the financial means to buy a chocolate or sweet. This is always very sad.” McKenzie has encouraged the community to
‘pay it forward.’ “If you know of a child who is in a difficult position, extend a hand of love and support. Maybe you know of a family who is living in poverty. Why not buy a packet of Smarties, for example, and pop it into the letter box or tie it to the gate? What child wouldn’t love to come home and find this kind of gift?” These acts of kindness go a long way in alleviating another human’s suffering and hopelessness, explained McKenzie. “Women are often afraid to report violence in their homes for fear that if they walk away, they could lose their children. But these women must understand their children will come with them. We will not allow them to lose their children.” McKenzie said men were also victims of domestic violence and the same applied to them. “Speak out. The police have a social crime unit and are here to protect. We will keep everything you say to us confidential.”
Protecting the rights of women and children The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children is an international awareness-raising campaign. It takes place every year from 25 November to 10 December. South Africa adopted the campaign in 1998 as one of the intervention strategies towards creating a society free of violence. The campaign continues to raise awareness among South Africans about the negative impact of violence against women and children in all communities. What can you do? 1. Support the campaign by wearing the white ribbon during the 16-day period A white ribbon is a symbol of peace and symbolises the commitment of the wearer never to commit or condone violence against women and children. 2. Participate in the various 16 Days of Activism events and activities 3. Volunteer Volunteer in support of NGOs and community groups who support abused women and children. Many organisations need assistance from the public. You can volunteer your time and make a contribution to the work of institutions. 4. Speak out - Encourage silent female victims to talk about abuse and ensure that they get help. - Report child abuse to the police. - Encourage children to report bullying
behaviour to school authorities. - Men and boys are encouraged to talk about abuse and actively discourage abusive behaviour. - Seek help if you are emotionally, physically or sexually abusive to your partner and/ or children. Call the Stop Gender Based Violence helpline (0800 150 150 or 0800 150 150). - Talk to friends, relatives and colleagues to take a stand against abuse of women and children. - Try and understand how your own attitudes and actions might perpetuate sexism and violence. - Spread the message on social media using #16Days2014. 5. Join a community policing forum (CPF) The community and the local police stations are active partners in ensuring local safety and security. The goal is to bring about effective crime prevention by launching intelligence-driven crime-prevention projects in partnership with the local community.
For more information contact lindamckenzie04@gmail.com (Edenvale) or info@bcpf.co.za (Source: www.gov.co.za)
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HEART OF EDENVALE Café Billi Bi was established by owners Clifford and Sonia Correia four years ago at the Stoneridge Centre. The couple owned the Bell Pepper in Queen Street Kensington for many years and has extensive experience in the restaurant and entertainment industry. Clifford has been a chef in the industry for two decades. “We chose the name Café Billi Bi because the name doesn’t limit us in our offering to guests,” said Sonia. “We don’t just have great burgers or seafood or chicken – we have great food.” She said a unique feature of the restaurant was its focus on daytime dining. “Often restaurants focus exclusively on dinner-time and neglect their lunch and breakfast offering but we have an extensive breakfast and lunch menu, including a specials board which is updated on a regular basis.” She said this specials board was one of the restaurant’s best features and explained it changed according to food trends and seasons. “People love coming in and seeing
what is new on the board. Sometimes the chefs will come in in the morning with a new idea and we will update the board.” Among Café Billi Bi’s sumptuous offerings is a specialised cauliflower wrap, catering for banting clients. Other items currently on the specials board include spicy Norwegian salmon with crispy veggies, fiery beef salad with roasted butternut, chicken with couscous and haloumi and grilled calamari and avo salad, among others. For more information, contact 011 524 0039.
INNOVATIVE: Café Billi Bi owner Clifford Correia has been a chef for around two decades. Here he stands by the restaurant’s specials board.
An entire culture is developing around coffee shops, with coffee enthusiasts becoming increasingly discerning about their choice of cuppa. This, according to Klaas Viljoen, coffee connoisseur and owner of Beans about Coffee, speciality coffee roasters at the Stoneridge Centre in Edenvale. He said he believes it is the new trend to arrive at work holding a takeaway cup with coffee in one hand, and an iPad or iPhone in the other. “Coffee isn’t just a drink. It’s about culture and community and it has an intriguing history,” he explained. “The bean is actually a seed inside of a bright red berry. Legend has it Ethiopian shepherds first noticed the effects of caffeine when they saw their goats appearing to become energised and ‘dancing’ after eating coffee berries.” He said originally coffee was eaten. “African tribes mixed coffee berries with fat, which formed edible energy balls.” Still, while the true origins of coffee remain mostly speculation, what is known is that coffee is now a favourite around the world. According to statistics, coffee is the
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second most traded commodity on earth, being second only to oil. Africa, Brazil, and Colombia produce more than 40 percent of the coffee in the world. “We take coffee for granted but some research into it brings about a wealth of knowledge and intrigue,” said Viljoen. Beans about Coffee Stoneridge has been open for just over two years and recently extended its premises to cater for more clients and facilitate a more sociable coffee experience. In addition to an extensive menu, the establishment also sells a variety of products, such as coffee distillers and coffee beans. They recently introduced specialised banting products, such as banting hot chocolate, to their product offering. For more information, call: 011 452 2751.
BECOME THE FACE OF YOUR COMMUNITY The tame TIMES, together with Figures Models, Bedfordview and Stoneridge Centre, is looking for girls and boys, teens and young adults who have what it takes to stand as ambassadors for their community, as the Face of tame TIMES. This is our first ever beauty and talent search and is an excellent opportunity for aspiring models who want to break into the modelling profession as winners will be awarded modelling contracts by Figures Models, among other great prizes. We are looking for girls and boys, teens and young adults between the ages of 3 and 23 with that special something to represent their community as youth ambassadors
during their year of reign. An ambassador for Stoneridge Centre will be chosen at the same time. The Petite Face of tame TIMES competition (ages 3 to 7) will be held on Friday, 27 November, from 5pm (registration commences from 4.30pm) and the Junior and Senior Face of tame TIMES competitions (ages 13 to 23) will be held on 28 November from 12pm (registration commences from 11.30am). Get your entry form on the tame TIMES Facebook page or from the Stoneridge Centre at selected outlets. For more information, contact face@figuresbedfordview.co.za.
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Nádine – inspired by singing
An evening to REMEMBER
Garin Joemath 011 862 8500 Nádine Hoffeldt was born in Johannesburg on 28 February 1982 and is a South African Afrikaans singer, best known for the hit song Kaapse Draai. She has also recorded a number of songs in English. After beginning her career as a teenager in 1996, Nádine released eight albums and one DVD, with two certified platinum and four more certified gold. In 1997 she toured South Africa with Dutch singer Jan Smit, when her then manager Ian Bossert brought him to the country. She also performed at the Two Nations concert in 1997, along with the Spice girls Billy Ocean, for an audience that included Nelson Mandela and Princes Charles. Nádine was 13 when she released her first self-funded album, which was signed by Ian Bossert. The release of Simply Me, Nádine’s fifth, and again self-financed, CD produced the hit Kaapse Draai, which was nominated for the Geraas Awards as one of the top five songs in the country. Nadine says that singing inspires her and she always enjoys it to the fullest. “You only live once, so make the best of life and dreams,” she says. When asked what she has to say to inspire young people in their singing careers, she said that they should “not give up and strive forward to make the best of it.” Nádine was the first South African singer to
win the annual World Peace Song Festival and in 2012 she was nominated for a Fleur du Cap award for her role as the leading lady Mary Magdalene in a production of Jesus Christ Superstar in the same year. In 2014 she hosted the SABC2 music variety show Musiek Roulette, a unique combination of a variety/game/quiz show which is guaranteed to keep viewers glued to their seats and thoroughly entertained. This winning format is bound to ensure that SABC2 maintains its standing as the channel of choice when it comes to Friday evening entertainment.
SHOPPING BENEATH THE STARS: The Starlight Market is a popular event, attracting guests from surrounding suburbs and beyond. Seen here is Shaleen Olivier, Sylvia Dash and Cassandra Richardt from Figures Models, Bedfordview.
ENTERTAINING: A snake and reptile show Smilemakers entertained guests on the evening. Stoneridge Centre’s monthly Starlight Market was held on 30 October. The theme for the evening was Diwali and Halloween. The centre’s next Starlight Market will be
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held on 27 November to coincide with a Carols by Candlelight event and the Face of tame TIMES competition. For more information, visit www.stoneridge. co.za.
Lifting up the youth Heather Djunga
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“If a woman is honest, has a pure heart and stays humble, it shows and she glows.” This is Monita Meyer’s take on what makes a woman beautiful. Meyer (28) will be among the panel of esteemed judges who will judge the upcoming Face of tame TIMES pageant on 28 November (see more on page 6). She is an award-winning model and a life skills and physical education teacher who is passionate about encouraging young people to be all they can be. “When children are guided and led to look after their health, physical fitness and appearance, they feel better and have more confidence.” She has been modelling since the age of eight. “My father worked at Miss South Africa and he used to take me with him to meet the contestants and watch the competitions,” she said. She was crowned winner of numerous competitions during her time with Figures Models and reached teacher's level in modelling at a very young age. Most recently, she was crowned runner-up in the Queen of The Universe pageant. She is also an organiser of modelling events at schools. “I believe I have been so successful because I always try to stay humble and treat all people with respect,” Meyer told the tame TIMES. “I have a passion to help others and encourage them to be the best they can be. I believe if it is your purpose it shall come to pass.” She is a strong Christian who serves the Lord with a deep devotion. “I strive to become more like Jesus every day,” she said. She is also passionate about dancing, travelling, nature and outdoor activities, like scuba diving. She said a community ambassador should
have the following traits: compassion for people, good communication skills, and a willingness to dedicate one’s time and be committed. “Everyone who enters the Face of tame TIMES should know that although it is a competition they must have fun and enjoy it. They must believe in themselves and know they are special and beautiful in their own way.” Her advice to the future Face of tame TIMES winner is: “A saying says with great power comes great responsibility. One should always stay humble and set a good example to those whom you encourage.” INSPIRING: Monita Meyer
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from the heart
A new diabetes-focussed recipe book, Cooking from the Heart, the third in its series, is now available for free to the public. By well-known foodie, Heleen Meyer, in partnership with Pharma Dynamics, the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (CDE) and the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA (HSFSA) the book has been launched to coincide with National Diabetes Awareness Month. Mariska van Aswegen, spokesperson of Pharma Dynamics explained: “Managing your diet is the key to good diabetes control. Each of the 25 recipes, that include breakfast, snack, dinner and dessert ideas, are low in saturated fat, refined carbs and salt. The book also provides twists on traditional favourites, nutritional and meal planning advice, along with portion control and most importantly, great tastes.”You can get a copy from your GP or go online to download the recipes and cooking tips via www.cookingfromtheheart.co.za.
Butternut and sweetcorn bake
1 green or red pepper, seeds removed and chopped ½ cucumber, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 green chilli, finely chopped (optional) 1 cup (250 ml) frozen whole kernel corn or peas, rinsed 3 tbsp (45 ml) chopped fresh parsley or coriander black pepper to taste
Method:
Butternut is a versatile veggie with a naturally sweet flavour. The creamy sweetcorn makes this a sweet and delicious side dish without the need for cream or butter.
Ingredients:
1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Add pasta and salt. Cook until tender and drain well. 2. Meanwhile mix the oil, mustard, lemon juice and sugar. 3. Pour half of this dressing over the warm pasta and mix through. Allow to cool. 4. Mix remaining ingredients with the pasta and dressing and season with pepper.
Crustless vegetable quiche
400 g butternut, cut in cubes 400 g sweet potatoes with the skin, cut in cubes ½ onion, halved and sliced 1 tbsp (15 ml) sunflower oil ½ x 410 g tin cream-style sweetcorn ½ tsp (2,5 ml) ground nutmeg black pepper to taste
Method: 1. Preheat oven to 180 °C. 2. Mix butternut, sweet potatoes, onion and oil together in an oven dish. 3. Bake for 30 minutes or until the veggies are just cooked. 4. Pour sweetcorn over veggies and season with nutmeg and pepper. 5. Bake for another 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve as a side dish with meat or chicken or a braai.
Green goddess pasta salad
Pastry is very high in fat so this crustless quiche is a healthier alternative and great for either tea-time or as a light lunch with a salad.
Ingredients: 2 tsp (10 ml) sunflower oil 2 onions, chopped 2-3 baby marrows, sliced 4 large spinach leaves, chopped ½ tsp (2,5 ml) salt lemon juice and black pepper to taste 3 eggs, beaten 1 cup (250 ml) low-fat or fat-free milk 1 tsp (5 ml) paprika 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley ¼ cup (60 ml) grated Cheddar cheese, preferably reduced fat
COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY: Yammin Hammond Attorneys, Bedfordview-based law firm, regularly supports the Avril Elizabeth Home. Here, Yammin Hammond Attorneys director Craig McDonald (left) shares a special moment with one of the residents. A small girl living with encephalitis on a waiting list for a home for mentally and physically disabled children, Avril Elizabeth Wilson, is remembered in the name of the home which through the years has touched countless lives in the community. The Avril Elizabeth Home in Fishers Hill was originally started as a home for Jewish patients but in 1970 officially opened it doors to serve the entire community. “Before the home was opened, a waiting list was formed and Avril Elizabeth was the first name on the list. Unfortunately, she passed away before the home opened its doors,” said Avril Elizabeth’s new CEO Ronel de Freitas-Smit. For many of its 150 residents, Avril Elizabeth is their only home. Driving past the facility, you would never guess what is behind the high fences and walls. But on entering, you are overwhelmed by the love and peace of the establishment and the joy of the residents. “I have been so humbled by this place,” said the home’s public relations officer Salome Smith. “The caretakers and the residents are continually smiling. These are really special people.” But the home has faced some difficulties over the years as government subsidies have been cut and there have been unforeseen challenges like the postal strike. “It costs around R4 500 to pay for the daily grocery bill. On a monthly basis, we go through around 100kg sugar and 80kg rice. Also, residents require medication and regular visits to the doctor. Many things we take for granted – petrol costs, postage costs, maintenance bills … stretch our budget event further, which is why we need the support of the community,” said Smith. “Every contribution counts,” said de Freitas-Smit. She said while she had only been with Avril Elizabeth for less than a year, she was fast learning the residents’ names. “They each come here with a story and some of their stories are heart-breaking,” she said. “But I have learned from working here that love has great power. One of the residents was taught to read a few words by his sister, which is a remarkable achievement,” she said. “Many hours and a great deal of patience must have been put in to achieve this.” She explained there were companies in the area which supported the home regularly. She gave the example of Yammin Hammond Attorneys which regularly donated to the home, believing it to be their corporate responsibility to give back to the community which supported their business. “For their Christmas party, instead of the staff giving each other presents, they give donations to Avril Elizabeth.” “Companies wanting to support can contact us and we will open our doors to them and show them what we do here,” said de Freitas-Smit. She encourages the community to open their hearts to this worthy cause this festive season. For more information, contact 011 822 2233 or salome@avril.org.za.
Method: The name of this recipe was a way for Margot to convince her kids to eat fresh veggies.
Ingredients: 250 g shell noodles or other small pasta shapes ½ tsp (2,5 ml) salt 3 tbsp (45 ml) sunflower oil 1 tsp (5 ml) prepared mustard 3 tbsp (45 ml) lemon juice 1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
1. Preheat oven to 180 °C and grease an oven dish or pie dish. 2. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry onions and baby marrows for a few minutes. 3. Add spinach and stir until just soft. Add salt and season with lemon juice and pepper. 4. Beat eggs and milk together and add paprika and parsley. 5. Spoon veggies into oven dish and pour egg mixture over. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 30-45 minutes or until set.
DEDICATED: Craig McDonald, director of Yammin Hammond Attorneys, with Leanne Farrell, client liaison officer of Yammin Hammond Attorneys, with representatives of Avril Elizabeth Home.
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“They’re only just getting started!” said former Edenvale soccer star Tracy Pepper, also coach of rising stars Alex United Football Club. The team is currently first-placed in the Vodacom League and is already attracting interest in the form of sponsorships, most recently receiving a sponsorship from Broll Auctions and Sales. “They also have over one million football supporters in Alexandra and an ever-growing fan base,” said team
owner Nick Nicolaou. “Our goal is to work hard and move up division by division until we reach the Premier Soccer League, and become a force to be reckoned with.” Administered by the South African Football Association, the Vodacom League is the ‘third tier’ of South African football. The winners of this league move forward to a playoff competition, with the two finalists winning promotion to the First Division for the new season. The Vodacom League is the only cup competition in the country that provides for football development through the inclusion of professional and amateur teams.
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Norman Raad, CEO of Broll Auctions and Sales, explained: “We made the decision to sponsor Alex United Football Club as our aim is to give back to the local community by creating real and lasting benefits through initiatives such as this. We also wanted to add value and provide a platform for these future soccer stars to be able to thrive and reach the Premier Soccer League.” Pepper said of the Alex United Club: “You will only understand how special this club is if you come to games on a Friday night in Alex. The atmosphere, the passion, the commitment and loyalty is unbelievable.”
She said her dream is for Alex United to compete in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). “We will have full stadiums,” she said. She said of the sponsorship: “Support from a community is always vital as it brings togetherness. Alex people are very proud people: proud of their history and proud of who they are, which is a good thing. They are also very welcoming people. We as a community need to put Alexandra back on the map and clean up the township, making for a place where young people are safe and educated. We need to give them a reason to become men and women of value, substance and worth.”
IN TOP FORM: The stars of Alex United Football Club. Back row from left: Tracy Pepper (coach), Nick Nicolaou (team owner), Bradley Stephens (MD of Broll Auctions and Sales – sponsor), Daniel Strike Nethonje (team manager), Innocent Memulondeni, Collen Zimba, Thabiso Samson, Ofentse Olekanyae, Kamogelo Morake, Thokazansi Nxusa, Patrick Mashele, Buyisile Lumka, Vusi Humphrey Mtimani (kit manager), Reanetse Ramatlapeng, Vusi Mahlangu, Armstrong Madida Letete (assistant coach), Norman Raad (CEO of Broll Auctions and Sales - sponsor), and Alan Marcus (goalkeeper coach). Front row from left: Nkosinathi Mlambo, Tisetso Moeketsi, Lucas Lamola, Nkosinathi Mafanya, Moffat Mdluli, Ayanda Dlamini, Karabo Phokane and Siyanda Methenjwa.
Giants of Hope capture community’s hearts Alex United Football Club’s owner Nico Nicolaou told the tame TIMES about the team that has captured his heart. He spoke of how the team was also known as The Hope City Giants, as they give hope and joy to the people of Alexandra. Nicolaou has played football his whole life. He was instrumental in setting up the junior section of the Corinthians Football Club (Bedfordview) in the 1990s and brought the Mpumalanga Black Aces to the Greek
Sporting Club to form an alliance with the Corinthians Football Club. “I bought the club from Farouk Khan six years ago,” he said. “When Alex United Football Club came up for sale I grabbed the opportunity.” He explained the club was special for a number of reasons. “The township of Alexandra has over one million inhabitants who are all passionate football supporters. When we play at the Alex Stadium we always
have a full house.” He said the club was a powerful brand, with the entire Alexandra community behind the team. “To get the team into the Premier Soccer League would give the community of Alexandra a great sense of pride, making their difficult lives a little more bearable.” The Alex United Football Club was formed in 1995 and has produced an amazing number of Bafana Bafana players, among these Siphiwe Tshabala, Tokelo Rantjie and Brian
Baloyi, to name a few. “We carry the hopes and aspirations of an entire community,” said Nicolaou. “We currently have a squad of 25 players, each one earning a salary and putting food on the table for their families. We do, however, need the support of all the companies around Alex. If 25 companies each sponsor a player for ten months we will be able to reach our dream of getting the team to the Premier Soccer League. For more information, contact nick@nicolaou.co.za.
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