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INSIDE ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH “STRONGLY INTERRELATED”
ALBERTON LIONS HAVE CLOSE TO 40 MEMBERS WHO ARE ACTIVE IN MONTHLY SERVICE
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FORTUNATE IN OUR COMMUNITY GARIN JOEMATH garin.joemath@tametimes.co.za
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over 1.4 million members in over 200 countries. Alberton Lions have close to 40 members who are active in monthly service to the less fortunate in our community and regularly run fund raising events for these service projects. Lions President Tammy pledged to lead the club for the next Lionistic year, which runs from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. The Alberton Club is active in all
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Alberton Toastmasters’ appoints new executives The new executive committee of the Alberton Toastmasters Club is a balance between new and more seasoned members. The executive has been structured in such a manner so as to ensure fresh new ideas and energy whilst preserving institutional memory at the organisation which helps improve member’s public speaking and leadership skills. The new executive was elected at the club’s Annual General Meeting in June and took office from 1 July 2019 until June 2020. The committee oversees the management of club affairs including finances, administration and the educational programme amongst others. Award Winners in order from left to right: Adri Fourie, Krystal Roberts, Charles Mokoena, Vincent Chuene, Quinton Losper & Vuyo Sabani. Executive Committee is made of Petro Lombard, Brian Gordon-Davis, Joel Motaung, Vuyo Sabani, Charles Mokoena & Krystal Roberts.
Ai tog mense, wat ‘n vreeslike ervaring het ons gehad. Ek het mos my ma se stoompot ge-erf. Vir jare het ek dit nooit gebruik nie want ons het ‘n elektriese stoompot. Maar nou die dag toe ek wil begin met kos en die
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Addiction and mental health “strongly interrelated” Addiction, whether involving substance abuse or behavioural addictions, frequently manifest together with psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety or mood disorders. They have, however, traditionally been treated separately. The dual diagnosis units at Akeso psychiatric hospitals provide integrated treatment programmes that take into account that addiction and psychiatric conditions are often strongly interrelated. “People suffering from stress, anxiety or symptoms of depression may try to ‘selfmedicate’ with drugs or alcohol in an attempt to feel better. In the short-term this may help to mask the symptoms of a mental health condition but ultimately it fuels addiction and makes the condition worse,” says clinical psychologist, Janine Deiner, who practises at Akeso Alberton. “The reverse is also observed, where people who have a drug or alcohol dependency, or other addictive disorder, begin to display changes in their behaviour, neglect their responsibilities and are unable to function in their daily lives,” adds Deiner. She explains that such changes are broadly characteristic of symptoms associated with certain mental health conditions, and often it is difficult to separate the effects of the addiction from those of underlying mental health issues. Also, drugs may exacerbate
anxiety or mood disorders to the point where they become unmanageable. “It is something of a ‘chicken and egg’ scenario, irrespective of which came first. Both the addiction and the mental illness contribute to a destructive cycle. We consequently find that a holistic treatment approach, which seeks to address both the addiction and the mental health problems in tandem, tends to offer better patient outcomes.” The dual diagnosis unit at Akeso Alberton runs a 21-day in-patient programme for individuals with various types of addiction and co-morbid psychiatric conditions. The multi-disciplinary team includes psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, an addictions counsellor, a general practitioner and a social worker, where required, who work closely together to provide comprehensive treatment. Deiner adds that many of the substances people become addicted to can interfere with the effects of prescribed psychiatric medications. Alcohol, for example, may counteract the benefits of antidepressant medication as it is a central nervous system depressant. “While many people understand addiction to mean dependence on drugs or alcohol, there are also a wide range of other addictive disorders that can have devastating consequences if they are not addressed. Our programme also assists those grappling with gambling, sex or pornography addiction, and we are also increasingly seeing patients who are addicted to online gaming.” It is also possible to develop an addiction to ‘legal’ medication, such as codeine, which is found in over-the-counter painkillers, sleeping pills, or benzodiazepines, which are prescription tranquilisers. “While the individual may begin using these substances on the advice of a healthcare professional, it is all too common for the person to develop a tolerance for the medication, which means they need to take more and more to get the same effect. In time, they may find they cannot function normally without taking the medication.”
WHILE MANY PEOPLE UNDERSTAND ADDICTION TO MEAN DEPENDENCE ON DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, THERE ARE ALSO A WIDE RANGE OF OTHER ADDICTIVE DISORDERS THAT CAN HAVE DEVASTATING CONSEQUENCES IF THEY ARE NOT ADDRESSED.
According to Deiner, people often have difficulty realising that they are in the grip of a potentially devastating addiction, and therefore delay seeking treatment. She suggests seeking help if you notice any of the following: • Your life becomes unmanageable. This can manifest in many different ways, but typically negatively affects work performance and social or family relationships. • A preoccupation with the addictive substance or behaviour, particularly if it consumes a considerable amount of your time and energy. • Feeling anxious or stressed about the prospect of not having access to the addictive drug or activity. • Justifying why you “need” to partake in the addictive substance or behaviour, for example “It’s been a stressful day, I need a joint to unwind”. • Failed attempts to cut down or control use of the substance or the behaviour. “We are seeing improved outcomes in our dual diagnosis unit, when compared with traditional addiction rehabilitation programmes. It is essential, however, for the patient to realise that recovery from addiction is a lifelong process that requires long-term commitment,” she adds. A medical doctor examines each person on admission, and a specialist psychiatrist supervises all medication. Patients benefit from one-on-one sessions with mental
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Resilience Gymnasts vaults to success
We asked the community...
What is your say about unemployment in our society? 1st Row: Aidan Moodley-Tamara Feinstein-Ndondo Khoza-Motheo Sefeane-Megan Karuiz-Oratile Leshiba-Lesedi Moabi-Isabella Vanner-Amanda Khumalo-Tumiso Leshiba 2nd Row: Zahraa Vawda-Siphokazie Hlongwane-Akani Mabasa-Leruo MogatusiZafreen Gaffoor-Tlamelo Thakadu-Phelang Thibedi-Nicholas Stevens- Khumo Mokgosi-Kananelo Modikoe-Ciara Augustine-Alexandria Derbyshire-Ziphozethu Dhlamini-Karabo Nkambule 3rd Row: Mpendulo Gumede-Evelyn Ekong-Naadirah Alli-Kiara Subremini-Mishka Motalia-Farah Mayet-Anita Khumalo-Riya Rama-Dakalo Ramakuwela Absent: Mandisi Mgijima-Kgosi Sepeng-Ethan Swanepoel-Victoria Mleya-Amani Rabilal-Ntsikelelo Nkosi- Vuyokazi Nosenga-Thando Khumalo-Lam’or MpalaHumaira Sarang-Wankaraba Malepo-Erin Delport-Owethu Tindleni Resilience Gymnastics club, which is based in Robertsham, entered 47 level 1-3 Boys & Girls Artistic in this year’s competition season. The season kicked off with a friendly competition in Kempton Park which was enjoyed by all our gymnasts, despite some very nervous 1st time competitors. This was followed in May by the Central Gauteng District Competitions which was held in Kempton Park for the Boys and in Eldoraigne for the girls. All our Gymnasts qualified for the Gauteng Provincials at the end of May in Kempton Park. Once again they all succeeded to qualify for the Zone Competition which was held from 13-15 June in a cold Bloemfontein. Majority of the Gymnasts received
silver & Gold medals for their overall performances and were awarded their Junior Provincial Colours. Well done to all our Gymnasts with these excellent results, we are so proud of you all. Thank you to the Gymnasts and the coaches for all the extra hours put into training. A big thank you has to go out to the parents as well. Without your support to the Gymnasts & the Club this would not have been possible. Our Club also offers Tumbling & Rhythmic Gymnastics. For any further information you can contact us on our website or Facebook or call 083 696 6301-Roxanne van Herwaarde (Owner & Head Coach) or 079 677 1200 Tracy van Herwaarde (Coach & Admin)
Shannon French shines at International Modelling and Talent Agency Figures Finesse International Modelling and Talent Agency recently held their annual International Model of the Year Competition at the Roodepoort Youth Theatre. Sunday, 30 June saw more than 500 national Figures students from 19 branches congregate at the Roodepoort Theatre. Figures was founded in 1986 and is the largest franchised model Academy in South Africa. Figures Alberton Branch chose 50 of their students to participate in this event. All the students were competing to win the grand prize of an all-expenses paid trip to attend the Project Aim Convention aboard the MSC Orchestra in March 2020 where exposure to local and international talent and modelling scouts takes place during the 4 day convention of competitions and seminars. There were five categories where one winner from each category walked away with the grand prize. The categories consisted of the junior divisions – M3 and M10, and the senior divisions – M7, M1 and M5. Figures Alberton is proud to announce that one of their students, Shannon French, from Hoërskool Dinamika, was
the M1 division winner and will be attending the Project Aim Convention in 2020. Figures Alberton have a brilliant record of accomplishment with the M1 division winners at the International Model of the Year Competitions. They won the division in 2015 with Danielle Van Randen, in 2018 with Jolene Stander and now in 2019 with Shannon French. Congratulations Shannon on your awesome achievements so far in 2019.
Unemployment is one of the biggest unresolved issues we face in our society and in our country. Our youth are affected and it is sad to see how it impacts their lives. I personally believe that unemployment has become a norm in society and it makes us fail too see how much issues it causes such as high crime rates, drug abuse, suicide and even bad health. It also affects our South African economy daily. Will it be fixed or will our youth have to struggle like this in the future?
Unemployment is one of the greatest struggles in South Africa for a lot of people. Some are single mothers or elderly people or orphans who have no one but themselves. Our economy does not have the capacity to supply enough jobs to the unemployed let alone to those who are even studying for a specific degree. Unemployment causes most suicides, lack of nutrition or a place to stay, security and stability.
I once had a touching conversation with my cousin who has a journalism degree. She completed her journalism studies in November 2018 at Rhodes University, but has been nowhere near a newsroom. She mails out job applications whenever she can. I remember her saying: “It’s been incredibly difficult and demotivating.” She has the skills and it’s just disheartening that she can’t get that one break that she needs to prove herself. Many South African youth feel it’s like you go to school, and then once you are qualified you sit with a whole stack of certificates and then can’t find employment. All I can say to encourage those who are unemployed is that one of the Bible’s greatest promises is found in Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Pause right now and thank Him for this truth, and for His love for you.
Unemployment is a wide spread issue Alberton resident shares his view: Reading the BuinessLive I learned that stats SA has published its latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the first quarter of 2019, showing that the country’s unemployment rate has risen in the first three months of the year. This puts the current rate 0.5 percentage points higher than the last quarter of 2018 – where it sat at 27.1%. Including ‘discouraged work seekers’ this put the expanded unemployment rate at 38%, Stats SA said. Unemployment is a real issue and our youth and many others do get affected in our society on a daily basis. I personally believe that education is key to help fight off unemployment.
Unemployment is fast becoming one of the greatest enemies of our times. Its effects are often worse than some serious illnesses. And with the ever increasing number of unemployed youth, we are at risk of seeing an entire generation going under. If we are going to beat this epidemic, we have to realise that we are going to have to change our mindset and how we think about work and ways to earn income. Entrepreneurship is one of the
best solutions we can employ to curb this problem. We need to start encouraging our youth to understand how money works, and how it moves. And we need to empower youth to use their skills and talents to start businesses that can provide for them, and then later enable them to employ others.
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Germiston supply outage receiving attention The City of Ekurhuleni has been experiencing frequent electricity supply disruptions in the Germiston area. A number of secondary electrical failure events were triggered by the failure of one of the Eskom 40 MVA transformers installed at the Kreupelhout Street (also known as the 2nd Input) substation in Wadeville. This resulted in limited supply capacity and the City switched configurations to customers within the supply area of the substation. Limited supply capacity refers to the undesirable situation where
the electricity load drawn by business, industry and homes exceed that which is available at the substation. As a result of the demand exceeding supply, the supply equipment then trips on overload, leaving large areas without a supply, until the load reduces again to allow the full load to be switched back on. During these periods, City technicians are able to restore partial load, matching that which is available from the remaining functional transformer at the substation. Unfortunately, all areas cannot immediately be restored during these overload events.
REMEDIAL ACTIONS: Immediate: • The City and Eskom were able to drastically reduce the timeframe required to replace the Eskom transformer and the indicated time for completion is Saturday, 13 July 2019; • A new 11,000 Volt cable was temporary installed and commissioned on 3 July 2019, to enable load to be distributed between two primary substations, and this will lead to more load being accommodated (and less trips on overload); and • Any 11,000 Volt cable and equipment faults will receive immediate attention. Medium term arrangements: • A new security tender will be in place by the end of July 2019, which will make provision for special early warning notifications to a Control Centre before cable theft takes place;
• Video cameras and pepper spray alarm systems and more equipment will be installed in substations; • All cameras and early warning notifications will be monitored in three security control rooms and reaction teams dispatched as and when required; • All meter tampering will be followed up and necessary actions taken, residents are urged to not partake in this practice; and • Illegal connections will be removed, again residents are urged to not partake in illegal electricity connections. Longer term arrangements: • The City’s Atom Road substation will be upgraded and have double capacity in the next 2 years. • The City Russel Road substation will also be refurbished and upgraded. • Frequently failing cables will be replaced and upgraded where necessary.
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Statement on Amabhungane report into Ekurhuleni chemical toilet tender The Office of the Executive Mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni has noted last week’s media report by Amabhungane into the rapid increase in sanitation expenditure and alleged lack of Municipal oversight with regards to the roll out of chemical toilets in the City. On the Thursday, 30 May 2019, the City released a response to the Amabhungane, Chemical Toilets Scandal Article, that thoroughly clarified issues pertaining to supply chain management processes, the City’s Pro-Poor Government Agenda and the financial implications associated with rapid urban migration. The statement is available on the City website. Furthermore, on Friday, 31 May 2019, the Executive Mayor Cllr Mzwandile Masina explained to Amabhungane journalist, Tabelo Timse that the tender was awarded in 2016, prior to him assuming office. Mayor Masina also outlined the interventions his administration has taken in improving sanitary services across the City. In summary these are the facts available pertaining to the roll out of chemical toilets in the City of Ekurhuleni: - All service providers are appointed following Supply Chain Management (SCM) processes that are highly regulated and transparent. The City runs a transparent SCM process and the Bid Adjudication Committee is open to the public. This process is also subject to scrutiny by City’s internal Audit Department, and the Auditor General of South Africa. During the 2017/18 financial year no audit findings were issued for maladministration and wasteful expenditure - It is important to contextualize the increase expenditure for sanitation in the City. According to Statistics South Africa’s Mid-Year Population estimates in 2018, South Africa is estimated to receive a net immigration of 1,02 million people between 2016 and 2021. Most international migrants settle in Gauteng (47,5%) while the least are found in the Northern Cape province (0,7%). Gauteng is considered the economic hub of the country, attracting international migrants as well as domestic migrants from rural provinces such as Limpopo, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape. A large percentage of these migrants settle in the City of Ekurhuleni in search of job opportunities in the Manufacturing Sector. This has resulted in a rapid increase in the number of informal settlements in the City, where basic sanitation must be provided, as stimulated in the Constitution of the
Republic of South Africa, under the Bill of Rights - The current administration came into office in late 2016, this Executive adopted a ‘PRO POOR’ agenda, which is aimed at ensuring among others that our people’s dignity is restored. Following a petition received by legislature demanding more toilets in informal settlements, and continuous requests for such by members of the community during campaigning for the 2016 local government elections, the leadership prioritised sanitation in informal settlements. At the time when the leadership came into office in August 2016, the ratio stood to at 1(toilet):10 (per structure). As part of the ANC’s Localised Manifesto, a political decision was taken that this must be improved to 1 (toilet):5 (per structure) – an intervention that has been appreciated by the beneficiaries, therefor increase the quality of toilets required to service the public - The City had to correct an unacceptable abnormally in the supply chain process of rendering this service, where there was one supplier for rendering the service to all 119 informal settlements in the city. We now have 16 contractors rendering the service after we unbundled the tender to ensure efficiency in the provision of this service, particularly to informal settlements. Following the due process of the City’s Supply Chain Management Policy, the outcome thereof was that 16 bidders qualified and all of them were appointed. This followed an inspection undertaken by the City to determine that they met the specification – and they did. These companies invoice the municipality as per the rates approved in the bid document - Following an internal study, the City is set to introduce a baseline rate for the weekly servicing of toilets. Furthermore, the City will soon utilise an average market related pricing regimen for monthly rental fees for a single toilet unit. Details will be provided to the public, following the issuing of the new tender for chemical toilets In line with previous statements to this effect, the Executive Mayor has once again reiterated his commitment to fighting corruption and maladministration within the City. Reports regarding poor workmanship in the delivery of chemical toilets throughout the City, will be further investigated through the relevant oversight committees and random visits to communities through the Siyaqhuba Accelerated Service Delivery Programme.
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09 July 2019
Catching up with George Sax HLENGIWE MAZIBUKO
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They say there’s no other instrument apartheid and abuse, but they welcomed in jazz that is more essential than me in and taught me the art of African the bass, but the saxophone is just as jazz. I helped by letting them use my car integral, being both backbone and and my at-the-time limited abilities as a saxophone player. heartbeat. tame TIMES had the opportunity to Later in life Sax started playing with DJs meet one of the biggest saxophonists in in South Africa before he hit Ibiza, to the the country who also plies his trade as scorn of many of his fellow musicians. a DJ based in Joburg South, George Sax. “The jazz and rock community totally He was born and bred in Rosettenville, ostracised me, claiming that I had ‘sold out’ to electronic music and Johannesburg. He was what I was doing was not raised by his mother ‘real music’,” he says. Maria Terrifice who Sax saw it as a completely raised all five children by new style of jazz — all the herself. She also has been elements were there ¬— a radio DJ since 1998. She improvisation, freestyle and still has her own show spontaneous creativity was called PannicleVoice. what it was all about George grew up in a rough He studied Fine Arts which and tough neighborhood ~ George Sax helped him a lot in his but it helped make him stronger and more resilient, character development as an artist. George plays a traits which are essential in this difficult range of saxophones, including vintage industry. He studied Law at RAU now horn but specializes in turner saxophone. known as University of Johannesburg. He He has worked with some of the biggest studied for a year and then joined a rock artists when house music started coming band where he played a keyboard at that out for the first time in South Africa. He time. He always loved music but never collaborated with artists like Christos, Da dreamed of becoming a musician. That’s Vinci and DJ Fresh. where he had to make a hard decision. He’s a widely travelled musician, having “I had to make a decision of becoming played professionally in 21 countries in either a lawyer or an artist because I can’t the past eight years. divide myself. It was like a Kamikaze He was also the first person in the country mission, I knew sacrifices had to be made to start playing saxophone live with DJ’s. He does a lot of traveling and gigs around to follow what I wanted,” said Sax. Deciding to follow his dreams of becoming the world in places like Ibiza and Sri a musician, George worked at Bassline in Lanka. George recently got a world record Melville in the 80s and early 90s where for being the fastest saxophone player he met members of the Elite Swingsters on earth. He broke the world record by and The Jazz Pioneers. They took him playing a saxophone while sky diving, “I under their wing and mentored him, broke the record and I survived,“ he says. He is grateful to God who gave him the affectionately calling him “grandson”. “They would sit at the bar and teach me gift, strength and ability to play and bring licks, invite me to their homes and let me people together. “I’d also like to thank my mother, I know everybody thanks their sit in at their gigs,“ said Sax. Sax learned from Mike Makhalemele, mothers, but this woman raised five of us Barney Rachabane, Chris Tokalon, George all by herself. If it wasn’t for her I don’t Lee, Ekkie Eckhart, Charlie Sayers, Allen know what would have happened to me,” Kwela, Big Voice Jack and Johnny Fourie. added George. “Mac Mackenzie, McCoy Mrubata and George is also currently in a relationship Khaya Mahlangu also taught me a lot,” with his lovely SiAnne who is also a he says. A story from 1990, when South talented vocalist and a song writer. They Africa was on a knife-edge, illustrates have been working together on various how Sax was still finding his sea legs in projects as well. the music world: “When I first started He advises up coming artists to prepare playing I was introduced to the Elite themselves, develop their skills and to Swingsters and Dolly Rathebe. It was the study what they must learn to achieve year Nelson Mandela was released and their dreams. “God can give you the opportunity but things were pretty tense. “At the time I was the token white boy; the you have to take the first step and allow band was pretty hard up after years of yourself to move forward,” said George.
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Man violently beaten in South Rand Hospital A man was violently beaten by alleged thugs in the casualty waiting area of South Rand hospital on Saturday, 1 July. A video of the incident was shared on social media on Sunday, 2 July. The footage shows a man who is seemingly injured lying on a bench in the casualty waiting area at the state medical facility, South of Johannesburg. Three men are seen arguing with medical personnel through a security gate. One of the men pulls the injured man from the bench and starts kicking him. The two others join in, kicking the man who is on the floor. “Leave him alone,” a staff member shouts through the gates. Blood spots are evident on the floor as the men drag the injured man to a safety gate. The attackers then leave the hospital. “This is so wrong, where are the police? Where are the security guards?” a staff member asks. A second staff member is heard saying: “Gone, all of them. They ran away.”
Gauteng police are waiting for the man who was assaulted to recover so that they can obtain a statement from him and begin the hunt for the perpetrators. Gauteng police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo told News24 that until a statement is received, no arrests could be made.
New Sasol Alrode depot open for business
From the left - Gosiame Khoele, Sasol Energy Vice President of Strategy & Regulations, and Maurice Radebe Sasol Energy Executive Vice-President An exclusive ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last week at the new Sasol and BP Southern Africa Alrode depot. The multi-million rand fuels depot is the culmination
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09 July 2019
Roger Federer overcomes slow start to topple Lloyd Harris BY: JOVICA ILIC
The eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer has kicked off the record-breaking 21st campaign at the All England Club with a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 win over Lloyd Harris. In what has been his debut at the most prestigious event in the world, Harris played on a very high level in the opening set before Roger took charge to march towards the finish line, securing the 96th victory here and entering the second round for the 18th time. Heading to Wimbledon after the tenth Halle crown, Roger stands as one of the favorites for the title alongside Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, showing his skills after that poor opening set and spending less than two hours on the court in the first out of seven obstacles en route to the title. Serving at 56%, Federer lost just 16 points in his games, losing serve once and delivering six breaks from 12 opportunities to control the scoreboard from start to finish after the opener. He
fired 41 winners with 14 unforced errors and it was a flawless performance in the final 80 minutes, leaving the rival far behind despite a valiant effort. Playing with no fear, Lloyd did almost everything right in the opening set, firing seven winners and three unforced errors, playing against only one break point and securing a break at 3-2 when Federer netted a backhand. A service winner pushed the youngster 5-2 up after just 20 minutes and saving a break point in game nine to grab the opener 6-3. Roger should have been in all kind of problems in set number two as well after landing only 47% of the first serve in but no one could have noticed that, dropping only three points behind the initial shot and finding the solution for the rival’s serve that he mastered twice for a 6-1. The Swiss broke in game four after a massive forehand error from Harris and against at 4-1 to increase the lead and close the opener with a comfortable hold in the next game, gathering the
Laliga Santander 2019-20 Fixture list released A run-through of some the key matches in the upcoming LaLiga Santander season. We now know the fixture list for the LaLiga Santander 2019-20 season. Games will begin on the weekend of 17th-18th August, the standout encounter being the clash pitting together two of LaLiga’s most-historic sides, Athletic Club and FC Barcelona, at San Mames. Not only are Barça the reigning LaLiga Santander champions but both sides are among just three sides to have never been relegated from the top flight in their history. Diego Simeone’s Atletico de Madrid, last-season’s second-placed finishers, kick-off their season with a Madrid derby at home to Getafe CF, while Real Madrid begin the first full season of the ‘the second Zidane era’ with a tricky trip to face Iago Aspas’ RC Celta at Balaidos. The first El Clasico of the season, which will see Barça host Real Madrid at the Camp Nou, will take place on 27th October (Matchday 10) while the reverse fixture at the Santiago Bernabeu will be on 1st March (Matchday 26). Every LaLiga season is filled with exciting derby matches and this year is no exception. The historic Basque derby between Athletic Club and Real Sociedad is scheduled for 1st September (Matchday 3) at San Mames, while the Madrid derby (Atletico de Madrid
momentum ahead of the third set. There, Federer put in miserable 28% of the first serve but that made no difference, giving away just two points and mounting the pressure on Lloyd who couldn’t deal with it. Roger broke him at 15 with a smash winner at 1-1 and forged a 5-2 advantage with another break before holding at love for a 6-2 and two sets to one lead in swift 79 minutes. Struggling with a left leg injury, Lloyd stood no chance in the fourth set, barely winning any point on the return and allowing Federer to break him in games three and seven, with the Swiss moving over the top with a service winner in game eight for the place in round two.
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vs Real Madrid) will follow later that month on 29th September (Matchday 7) at the Wanda Metropolitano. The first Seville derby of the season, widely known as El Gran Derbi, will see Real Betis host Sevilla FC on 10th November (Matchday 13). Heading over to the east coast, Levante UD will entertain Valencia CF in the Valencian derby on 8th December (Matchday 16), while the RCD Espanyol will host champions FC Barcelona in the Barcelona derby on 5th January (Matchday 19).
tame TIMES meets Meyersdal resident, Tiaan van der Merwe who is a South African rugby union player for the Golden Lions in the Currie Cup and the Golden Lions XV
in the Rugby Challenge. His regular position is hooker. His full story will be in the next tame TIMES Alberton edition.
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