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his estranged wife and committed suicide. The second was the successful tactical takedown of the syndicated kidnapping of baby Eden in Brackenhurst in 2018. Both cases challenged my convictions and shaped me to become a stronger person and a better police officer.” Serving in the force was a dream since childhood. “Nobody urged me to enter the police force. I just knew that I would become a policewoman one day,” she maintains. A public servant at heart, Sgt Niemand plans to trade the police station for the primary school classroom. The married mother of a 10-month old baby and resident of Henley-on-Klip will continue serving the public after completing further tertiary education: “I have enrolled for a Foundation Phase
(Left)- Editor of tame TIMES (Garin Joemath); Sgt Nicole Niemand and Sgt Lindie Moloi (Right) The end of February 2020 will see the departure of Sgt Nicole Niemand from the Brackendowns Police Station. It will bring to an end a 16-year career in the South African Police force. She will step down from duty to pursue a new career as a primary school teacher. Sgt Niemand was a detective for 13 of those years at the Brackendowns station. Her work spanned from general investigations to serious and violent crimes. Upon returning from maternity leave in 2019, she was transferred to social
crime prevention where she worked with Sgt Lindie Moloi. Sgts Moloi and Niemand have known each other since their police college days in 2004. “I will miss working with Sgt Moloi. The bonds between colleagues at the SAPS is something which people in the private sector do not understand. We share everything from the death of a pet to family crises.” Two cases stand out during her tenure as a civil servant.: “The first is the 2013 shootout in Brackenhurst, where a father shot and killed his two daughters, wounded
education degree to teach grades R to grade 3. For the next three years, I will be studying.” Asked how she would encourage aspiring police officers, she says that the choice to pursue a given job should be out of passion: “If you become a police officer and you are not passionate about the job, you will not make it. Passion means that I know today is tough, but tomorrow is a new day with a new agenda. Do your best today, every day and let tomorrow take care of itself.” Speaking on behalf of fellow police officers from the Brackendowns Police Station, Sgt Moloi views the departure of the experienced colleague as a loss. “We will miss her but wish her the best in her future endeavours.”
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Johannesburg South girl is EDITOR SA’s cutest Grade 1 learner A NOTE FROM THE
The City of Ekurhuleni calls on its
residents to participate in a meeting
tame TIMES met Glenanda Primary
Last month, as little ones across South
to
Grade 1 learner, Azina Mamane who
Africa took their first excited – and
affecting the municipality.
has been chosen as SA’s cutest Grade 1
sometimes tentative – steps into “big
This will be led by the Municipal
learner in a competition that was run
school”, readers were invited to choose
Demarcation
by Pep in conjunction with YOU, Move!,
the cutest Grade 1s from the crop of
independent authority responsible for
and Drum.
delightful photos submitted by proud
the changes of boundaries within South
It doesn’t get any cuter than this. Many
parents.
African
municipalities.
kids are a bundle of nerves on their first
Azina’s mom, Unathi (34), it was her
It also regulates boundaries of wards
day of school – but not Azina Mamane.
daughter who was crowned the grand
within municipalities.
Kitted out in her new dress and shiny new
winner, which means her family will
tame TIMES will be attending the event
shoes, little pink backpack slung over her
receive R10 000 in prize money while her
at the Palm Ridge Community Hall In
shoulders, the five-year-old couldn’t wait
school, Glenanda Primary, will get a R6
Palm Ridge
to get to class on her first day of Grade 1.
000 windfall. The principal and staff of
We will be keeping readers updated.
And this can-do attitude is already earning
Glenanda Primary School said they are
big rewards for the plucky schoolgirl,
very proud of Azina’s and believes that
from Lawley in Johannesburg.
she is a future star.
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‘n paar jaar terug beleef het. Ek is seker baie van julle onthou hoe
And much to the delight of
Glen Albyn straat en Hesperus straat
die vloer. My karretje spring vorentoe,
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Pretoria News, a video showing three young boys from a high school in the Pretoria Moot area has already emerged. The challenge originated in South America, heavy.com reported. An Arizona parent then shared a public Facebook post warning that her son had been injured. The post quickly went viral and from there various news outlets across the world picked up the story, reporting on injuries and bullying tactics used to coerce kids to participate. But here’s the thing. When the Tide Pod challenge took hold in 2018, there were no cases reported in SA of child being rushed to the emergency ward to be treated for ingesting the detergent.
Die
onthou op die hoek by die vulstasie
motortjie het ‘n benoude gil gegee, en
en die groentewinkel het omtrent net
toe, met ‘n hoes en ‘n proes, kry sy haar
die stopteken uitgesteek.
finale stuiptrekkings.
Later het
Ons dryf ewe
hulle groot stormpype in Hesperus
kalm al aan die kant van die dam af. Na
straat aangebou. Toe kom die nuwe
‘n paar minute kom ‘n groot vragmotor
ringpad.
Nou die een keer, net na ‘n
verby en maak groot golwe. Ons dobber
verskriklike storm is ek en Gysie oppad
hulpeloos rond en ek voel skoon seësiek.
Johannesburg toe om ‘n vertoning by
Uiteindelik het die water gesak en het
die Stadskouburg te gaan kyk. Ons kom
hulle my karretjie daar weggesleep. Wat
afgery van Swartkoppies af. Ek bestuur
‘n gemors was dit nie, en die skade was
my nuwe Renault Modus. Gysie skree
enorm.
skielik:”STOP”, ek wip soos ek skrik en
Tip - Die water is soms dieper as wat
met my voete trap ek desperaat die rem.
jy dink. Moenie iets doen as jy nie
Ongelukkig, met die skrik, mis ek die
seker is van die moontlike gevare en
rem en trap die petrolpedaal amper deur
gevolge nie.
TikTok skull breaker challenge
The first time I heard about a weird online challenge where children deliberately trip one another up was on a parents’ Whatsapp group that I belong to. One of the moms posted a video with the caption “please warn your children and share with all the parents you know. This is now trending in schools; two school kids already died because of this.” By the time the video montage was doing the rounds on social media, there wasn’t a name for it yet. Now it’s been dubbed the TikTok skull breaker challenge. A quick Google search shows most of the stories originating in India, Australia and the rest of the world. According to the
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The same goes for the Blue Whale Challenge which started out as a hoax but then was exploited by dark forces, encouraging children to self-harm. The list of online challenges goes on and on. From the Kylie Jenner lip challenge to the Ice Bucket challenge, it’s hard to keep up. But at the end of the day, children across the world, including our own, can fall prey to these sometimes dangerous challenges. So why the tomfoolery and the need to participate? Cape Town-based clinical psychologist Rafiq Lockhat gives some insight. He starts with giving it context. “Take the In My Feelings challenge. The ones I remember were the videos where people got hurt. Those became the popular ones,” says Lockhat. “You don’t need to do anything special to become popular. This proves that a) anyone can do this; and b) you can instantly become famous if you have a thousand likes.” He emphasises that what’s important when it comes to challenges like this one, is that everyone notices you. You’re young and you don’t have to understand the consequences. Lockhat also delves into the need for instant fame and recognition. We’re in the age of constantly having to compete with
the likes of influencers, big brands and the yearning to be noticed. It’s a novelty that’s become ingrained into a teen’s mind. He’s of the opinion that there’s a real risk that the video that gets the most hits is the one where someone will get hurt. “The consequences are irrelevant. Many young people are vulnerable to this,” he warns. A teen’s developing brain could also prove a vital clue. According to the American Academy of Paediatrics, the part of the brain that handles rational thought (the prefrontal cortex) is not fully developed until your mid-20s. In short, teens tend to be more impulsive and act before thinking of the effects. Leading child researcher Dr Kristy Goodwin also says that the adolescent brain is vulnerable to the pitfalls of social media. During an 2017 interview with Newscom.au, she agreed that a sense of “peer acceptance” was what compels some teens to take up these challenges, no matter how harmful or risky they may be. “Social media caters to so many of our basic needs to feel connected and competent. “Because we’re humans and we want to feel like we’re connected, there’s almost a sense of allegiance. I f I emulate what others are doing, I’m fitting in,” she said.
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Alberton City makes a difference
Top academic achievers receive scholarships Alberton City Shopping Centre was blessed to have the opportunity to visit the Lerato Educational Centre in partnership with EduCare Foundation, where they donated 300 books to help the children realise their educational dreams. Lerato Educational Centre is situated in the heart of the community. They look after and feed 500 children per day. Sister Helen and her staff are kind and selfless in what they do every day. You can instantly feel the love and peace that the children feel while walking to each classroom.
Lerato Educational Centre is situated in the heart of the community. They look after and feed 500 children per day.
They are always in need of any old stationery, clothing or food parcels that people n o longer make use off. They also require books for the children to read. They have also started to host a monthly jumble sale to help the community. If residents have things at home which they have not made use of in the last year please donate it to the Lerato Educational Centre. Your junk could be somebody’s gold!
Martin Dewee Health Corner
Michael Baxter Bracken High School is extremely proud of Michael Baxter and Erin Francis who both received scholarships from the Ekurhuleni Mayors office after being placed in the Top Ten at the Ekurhuleni South District Awards. Michael attained an average of 91,29%, which earned him 3rd position overall
Steroid Abuse in School Sport Steroid abuse amongst young rugby players is at an all time high according to the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport. Statistics have proven that there are far more young players using steroids than first team players. One of the main contributing factors for steroid use amongst players is the constant pressure on players from coaches to perform during the rugby season. Steroids speeds up recovery, repairs damaged muscle, and regenerates new muscle rapidly. Some coaches have adopted a win at all cost mentality, by supplying the first team players with steroids, while other coaches simply turn a “blind eye” to their players using them.
The side effects include aggression in players on and off the field, kidney, liver, and heart disease, weakening of tendons causing breaking of bones, among various other awful side effects. In spite of all the gloom and doom surrounding steroid use, the numbers of players using these dangerous drugs have increased substantially compared to 20 years ago. People reading this article are probably wondering if there is a solution, and whether its possible for youngsters to become top rugby players without using steroids? Without hesitating I can confidently say yes it can be done, even though it won’t be easy. Educating the players, coaches and
parents is the way forward. Over 30 years of drug free training and nutritional experience has enabled me to design the ultimate program called Future Sports Stars which addresses all of the above and is suitable for youngsters from the age of 13 years and older. This program will be available through schools and sports clubs in Alberton, JHB South and the rest of South Africa from the beginning March 2020 To book me for seminars at schools or sports clubs or for details on the program Contact Martin De Wee on Email: martindewee1965@gmail.com or 062 2379044 or follow me on Facebook: Drugfreetraining
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Erin Francis in the Ekurhuleni District while Erin was placed 6th in the Ekurhuleni South District with an average of 89%. Michael will be studying Actuarial Science at the University of Pretoria while Erin will be studying Medical Science at Wits this year. Good luck to these excellent student with your studies.
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Witwarm Valentynsdag Inter-Aksie Geskryf deur: Ané Welman
Die Randhart-atletiekspan en hulle ondersteuners het in volle mag by die jaar se Interlaer opgedaag om te wys hoe harde werk uiteindelik beloon word. Die Rantie-masjien het dit reggekry om vir die 15de agtereenvolgende jaar by die Interlaer koning te kraai. Ons atlete het geskitter in al hulle individuele items en het gesorg vir opwindende kompetisie.
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Die Rantie-masjien het dit reggekry om vir die 15de agtereenvolgende jaar by die Interlaer koning te kraai.
Die puntestand was soos volg: 1. Randhart met 359 punte 2. Orion met 288 punte 3. President Steyn met 137 punte 4. Alberview met 100 punte 5. Generaal Alberts met 40 punte Baie geluk aan al die deelnemende skole se atlete. Ons wens alle Rantie-atlete sterkte toe vir die Albertonkampioenskappe wat op 24 Februarie by Boksburg Stadion plaasvind. Rantie-groete!
Buy now and hold, says property expert During January 2020 the prime lending rate dropped from 10% to 9.75%. Market experts were keen to see a bigger repo rate drop but, the Reserve Bank’s decision has still had a positive impact on current and prospective home owners. It comes at a time when the economy needs urgent support, says Richard Blignaut, Chief Operations Officer of City&Suburbs Realty Blignaut says that there is no better time to enter the market than right now. “The market functions in cycles. We are currently experiencing a negative turn in house price growth.” He says that a bold rate cut fueled economic activity as businesses and consumers are able to borrow at a cheaper rate. If you buy property in Gauteng, you have the opportunity to get great deals currently, Blignaut advises. “But you have to be aware that you will need to stick it out until the market turns again. Political factors and confidence in the market may delay the cycle from improving. The market cycle will eventually improve and yield positive growth, but no one really knows
when this will happen,” he says. And for those investors who like to follow the Buffet way of doing things, keeping your property for at least 10 years will give you much higher return on investment. Don’t simply buy a property because it’s a good time out there, think about what the area might look like in 10 to 20 years from now.
Rental yields in this economy
Parktown, Parkview, Sandhurst, Saxonwold and Westcliff. This does not mean that these hotspots are the best neighbourhoods to achieve good returns. Alberton has seen strong investment in the recent past with R2.7billion worth of properties sold in 2019 with some investors achieving strong double digit rental returns. “With a lower prime lending rate and banks vying for home loan business, purchasers should take the opportunity to make smart investments which will help them to achieve their financial goals in the long term,” says Blignaut.
According to Global Property Guide, Johannesburg is seeing good returns on its rental yields for apartments. The average gross rental return for a property, if fully rented out, The market functions ranges from 6.5% in cycles. We are to 9.3% for 2019, currently experiencing which equates to a a negative turn in decent investment. house price growth. The most desirable neighborhoods in Johannesburg are in the north of the city, including suburbs like Dunkeld, Hyde Park, Houghton, Illovo, Inanda, Melrose, Parkhurst,
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HANCO, an exciting new artist, will be sharing his soulful voice with the audience on Friday, February 28 at 7pm at Hoërskool Dinamika in Brackenhurst. Hanco writes his own music and was offered a contract with Gresham Music to record an album. 5 Young artists and winners of the ALL STAR Music Talent Competition will also showcase their talent at the event. The Cantare Children’s Choir as well as the Colla Voce Youth Choir will show the audience that choirs do not only sing serious music. Come and be part of this incredible evening of entertainment! Tickets are R50 for scholars and pensioners and R80 for adults. Secure parking is provided and gate access is R5 per car. Tickets are available at the doors from 18:15 but to avoid long queues, it can be pre-ordered from Carlien at 082 257 1407.
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Brackendowns reservists lose Suspects arrested firearms as they don’t have for posing as competency licenses police officers BY CLLR MALCOLM MAIFALA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is horrified that reservists in Brackendowns in the City of Ekurhuleni can no longer keep residents safe because their firearm competency licenses expired at the end of this year. Five of the reservists at the Brackendowns police station who are tasked with crime prevention operations were not called for training to have their competency licenses renewed. The law does not allow the use of a firearm without the necessary competency licenses. Should an officer or reservist be found to have used a firearm without a valid competency license, they could land up in jail, leaving criminals to roam the streets freely. It is inexcusable that the South African Police Service (SAPS) cannot provide reservists with the minimal resources they need to carry out their duties. The DA will continue to call on the ANC national government to ensure that the South African Police Service is professionalised and that police competency be provided to the province in order to adequately address local needs.
Meeting the owners of Archie’s Mega Burgers & Restaurant
tame TIMES met with the owners of Archie’s Restaurant Buki Leke-Johnson and Oluwaleke Johnson. The restaurant is located at 50 Van Riebeeck Ave, Alberton North. At the moment the Archie’s Mega Burgers & Restaurant doors are closed due to an operational agreement that was breached between the owners and another party. tame TIMES will be reporting more details.
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On Tuesday, 18 February two men were arrested by CPS Security on Swartkoppies Road for posing as police officers. “Our control room received a call from a client who witnessed a robbery taking place,” reported CPS. The getaway car was chased and stopped by the CPS Security’s tactical team. Suspects were found in possession of a police ID card, which they used to pose as police officers.
Spike in crime In Benoni
Over the last few weeks there has been a definite increase in the number of house breakins, attempted break-ins, armed robberies and hijackings in the Benoni areas, specifically in Northmead, Farramere and Airfield. The majority of incidents reported are house robberies which occur in the early hours of the morning and during the day. Milly Barnard, Fidelity ADT Community Development Manager says much of the crime seems opportunistic. “We can see that in a number of instances people have forgotten to arm their systems, or put on their beams. There is also a worrying trend of gates being left open. That is a problem as it is a home owner’s first line of defence. In other instances we have found that criminals find a weak point in the perimeter security where the electric fence is not working or the gates are not locked for example. She says it is so key to remain alert and vigilant at all times.
Here are some security tips to keep in mind: • Gates – make sure that your gate opens and closes as quickly as possible. This means less time sitting in your driveway or the road where you are a vulnerable target to hijackers. Also ensure that the motor has a locked box covering it to stop any attempts at tampering. Remember to keep your gates closed at all times. • Be aware of your surroundings – Be alert for being followed home or of any suspicious cars or people in your neighbourhood. Remember to be an active participant in your neighbourhood watch WhatsApp group if you have a suburb or road grouping. Neighbours need to look out for one another. • Bushes and trees – make sure that bushes and trees on your property are checked regularly to ensure they are not affecting your perimeter security. Branches should be cut back to prevent blocking or impeding the effective functioning of your perimeter security, or where they may be used to climb into and access your property. • Beams – make sure that beams are installed correctly and at the most optimal angle to increase their range and effectiveness. It is also important to make sure that these beams are not obscured by shrubbery, or near reflective surfaces to prevent excessive false alarm activations. • Carry remote panics with you at
all times at home and equip your domestic staff with remote panics. • Be sure your alarm is armed at all times and that everyone within the household - including domestic staff - know when and how to use the alarm system and panic buttons if these are installed. They should also know who to call in an emergency make a list of contact numbers and post them on or near a phone. If you have not been informed of the arrival of delivery people or service providers, do not open the door, even if they insist that they have an appointment. • Make sure you are not distracted when out on the street or in a shopping centre. Do not use ear phones or text on your phone in full view of passersby. Crime is opportunistic and happens quickly when you are distracted. • Keep your boot locked at all times and don’t drive with valuables in your car that can be seen through the window. Rather lock these items in the boot. Perhaps consider putting a polycarb film on the windows to assist in the event of a smash and grab incident. These can be tinted so that no one can see into the car, while also preventing the windows from shattering. “We are living in a tough economy and crime is definitely on the increase. Fidelity ADT has increased visibility in the area but we are urging residents to be vigilant,” concludes Barnard.
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