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“Take Action, Inspire Change, Make Every Day a Mandela Day” By Lizeth Kotze As we were driving down Van Riebeeck Ave last week, my son kept on pointing to the window and telling me to “look.” Watching him in the rearview mirror, I tried to determine where he was pointing, following his finger to where the giant golden arches of McDonald’s loomed in the distance. I explained to him it was McDonald’s - where his Happy Meals with the free toys, including the speaking Minion toy - had come from. But he shook his head defiantly as toddlers often do. Was he pointing to the taxi parked on the curb, (in a non-parking zone, I might add)? Or the motorists wagging their fingers at the taxi driver? Or the bent-over gentleman making his way towards the SARS offices just up the road, muttering to himself along the way? I supposed those could all have been cause for a toddler’s amusement. I made many attempts to guess what he was trying to direct my attention to, to no avail. I have heard – and learned from experience - that children notice everything. Was he seeing something way down in the distance? I scrunched my eyes. The far-off and indistinguishable skyline of Fisher’s Hill maybe? Now at the intersection, I was able to turn around for a moment to see more accurately where he was pointing. I noticed his finger was in fact pointed at the window, at a tiny

fleck of dirt on the glass. “You meant that … tiny speck of dirt?” I asked. My happy little boy was back. He nodded his head, relieved that his mother was not completely clueless. I believe the Lord uses little ones to open our hearts to understand how He sees us and loves us, His children. How many times do we come before Him in distress because of the small stuff, pleading with Him to “look!” when he has put a panoramic vision before us? This edition is filled with people, who ignoring temporary setbacks and circumstances, have run towards a greater vision and succeeded - hip-hop dancer Adrian Pappalardo (page 4), Ward 20 Councillor Jill Humphreys (page 6) and then, South Africa’s best-known visionary, Nelson Mandela, who we remember on Mandela Day (page 2).

(picture source: calenderlabs.com) 18 July is not only a celebration of Nelson Mandela’s legacy but also serves as a reminder to all to contribute towards making ours a better world. The aim is to encourage the nation to donate 67 minutes of their time in an effort to do something for those who are in need. Volunteering your time at a soup kitchen or simply visiting the sick, are just two simple examples of ways to make a difference. Any effort, no matter how small, could make a world of difference to someone.

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Let us know how you will spend your 67 minutes on Mandela Day at Lizeth.kotze@tametimes.co.za

Make your mark at Little Eden Roll up your sleeves and get involved in these local Mandela Day activities St Andrew’s School for Girls Eco Trail In celebration of Mandela Day, the school will hold its annual Eco Trail hike. When: 18 July, from 8am to 12pm Where: Huddle Park, 121 Club Street, Linksﬁeld Cost: R80 Contact: 011 453 9408 The Lonehill Otters Challenge A 6.7km fun run in support of Mandela Day. When: 18 July, from 8am (registration opens at 7am) Where: Lonehill Park, Calderwood Drive, Lonehill Cost: R40 Contact: 011 465 9196 Mandela Day at Hope Centre The Cornerstone Church in Bedfordview is looking for volunteers to assist with a community-building initiative at Hope Centre in Germiston on Mandela Day. Volunteers are required to build goals for the soccer ﬁeld, paint and decorate the storage container, clean up around the Hope Centre area (pick up litter) and help with activities for little ones: face painting, and so forth. When: 18 July, from 9am to 1pm Where: The Hope Centre, corner of Welkom and Murmel Streets, Klopper Park, Germiston (near Isando) Contact: Geraldine on 072 368 8277

Little Eden in Edenvale invites residents to spend their 67 minutes of service for Mandela Day by contributing physically or ﬁnancially towards the work of the Society. On Friday 17 July, from 9am to 3pm, supporters will have the opportunity to visit the centre to make a difference. They can make a mark of their handprint on a canvas which will later be displayed at the facility as a reminder of Mandela Day 2015. Hotdogs, hot chocolate, popcorn and candy ﬂoss will be available on sale. Those who may be far or are unable to give of their time,

have the opportunity to be part of Mandela Day by giving a ﬁnancial gift of R67 or R670 and even better, R6 700, which represents R1 or R10 or R100 for every year Madiba spent making the world a better place. Those who wish to bring a gift for our residents on the day are welcome to do so. Some of the items urgently needed include toweling nappies, winter pyjamas (children from age eight years to adults’ size large) and cross trainer shoes (size 5-8). For more information, contact marketing@littleeden. org.za or visit www.littleeden.org.za

Be a part of the tame TIMES Mandela Day team The staff of the tame TIMES will be supporting the Tshwaraganang Youth and Child Care Centre for Orphans and Needy Families in Hammanskraal on Mandela Day and invite you to be a part of our team on the day. This you can do through offering your time and services, as well as assisting with donations of food, clothing, funding and goods, which can be dropped off at the tame TIMES ofﬁces, 91 Michelle Avenue, Randhart. The Tshwaraganang Youth and Child Care Centre for Orphans and Needy Families is a place of safety for HIV/Aids affected and infected children and supports 250

orphans and needy families in the community. There are 83 kids staying at the centre itself, which has 18 volunteers.

To get involved on the day, contact heather.djunga@ tametimes.co.za or the tame TIMES ofﬁces on 011 862 8500.

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Drugs found in bin Driveway robberies Edenvale police arrested three men in the Edenvale CBD – two for possession of drugs and one for drug dealing – on Saturday afternoon last week. Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts, Edenvale police’s crime prevention officer, said what concerned him was that this was the fourth time the dealer in question had been arrested for the same offence. Furthermore, he said the store-owners were aware that the men who frequently hung out around their store were up to no good but failed to report

the men’s suspicious activity. “We waited outside a store in the Edenvale CBD, watching the dealer’s movements to see where he was keeping the drugs. Eventually we saw him lift the lid of a bin and we knew he was keeping them in there,” said Lieut Col Roberts. He said the men were subsequently arrested and the drugs confiscated.

SUCCESSFUL: Edenvale police recovered these drugs during an arrest in the Edenvale CBD area on Saturday afternoon last week.

Safeguard against

hijackings

Heather Djunga heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za Hijackings continue to be a concern. Most recently, an elderly couple was hijacked in The Avenues, Edenvale. Lieutenant Colonel Robbie Roberts, Edenvale police’s crime prevention officer, said the couple was confronted by three armed men in their driveway. The men tried to get the wife’s rings off her finger but were unable to. “They injured her finger in the process,” he said. “They also hit the man on the head. Fortunately, the injuries incurred weren’t serious. What concerns me is that the couple’s neighbours had seen a suspicious vehicle driving in the area and failed to report this to the police.” He said that when police had arrived at the scene, the distraught woman had spoken over and over about her “beautiful car” and how the men had taken it. Edenvale police’s social crime prevention spokesperson Sergeant Ulandi Mouton explained there had been a spike in hijackings in the area, with women being the victims

Sergeant Mouton urges motorists not to stall in driveways or hang around in their cars when exiting their vehicles or leaving their properties. in many of these instances as they were perceived as soft targets. “General crime prevention strategies are called for to safeguard against these crimes,” said Sergeant Mouton, urging motorists not to stall in driveways or hang around in their cars when exiting their vehicles or leaving their properties. “Also, keep your gates closed when you are on your property. An open gate leaves you vulnerable to criminal activity,” she said. Furthermore, motorists are urged to stay alert when driving home. “If you suspect you are being followed, drive to the nearest safe place. Also, be aware of what is happening on the pavement around your property and of suspicious persons in the vicinity. Many of these hijacking incidents could be avoided if simple safety measures were taken into account,” said Sergeant Mouton.

on the rise

In recent weeks, three incidents of criminals targetting people as they entered their driveways have been reported to ADT Security. This is according to Theunis Kotze, ADT general manager: Inland Region. Kotze urged residents to stay vigilant when entering or exiting their homes. “From the incident reports we have received it appears that these driveway robberies are most often opportunistic. There doesn’t seem to be a pattern in terms of time of day or particular areas being targetted,” he said. In the first incident the driver of the vehicle was parked in his driveway waiting for the gate to open when a vehicle stopped behind his car and two armed suspects held him at gunpoint, demanding that he get out of the car. Fortunately the driver was unharmed and the vehicle was later recovered by a tracking company. In a second incident, a high-profile resident was held up in Craighall while she was waiting for her gate to close. A vehicle tailgated her in and blocked the gate from closing. The suspects fled the scene after taking her jewellery. Fortunately she was unharmed. In a third incident, a resident in Lukasrand, Pretoria, arrived home when once again a vehicle tailgated her in, blocked the gate from closing and three armed suspects demanded the vehicle keys. The suspects took valuables

and left in the vehicle. No one was harmed. Kotze said in the light of these incidents it was crucial that residents be alert and report any suspicious behaviour to ADT or the police immediately. “Residents need to know who belongs in the vicinity of their homes and workplaces and keep a lookout for anything out of the ordinary,” he said. “When you get home do not turn into your driveway while waiting for your gate to open park next to your entrance while you open the gate to allow for a quick getaway if necessary. By stopping at your gate in your driveway, you place yourself in a vulnerable position and could get easily boxed in by potential hijackers. Shut your gate immediately behind you. If there is a car behind you wait for the car to pass you before opening your gate.” Kotze added that automated gates could be set to close within a certain time and recommended speaking to an electrician as to what your timing was. “Obviously the longer your gate takes to close, the bigger the window of opportunity for criminals.” “Don’t open the gate and garage at the same time. By doing so you ensure criminals don’t have automatic access to your house too.” “Most importantly, if you think you’re being followed, drive past your gate and contact ADT or the SAPS immediately,” concluded Kotze.

Murder, attempted murder ... police investigate security company Heather Djunga heather.djunga@tametimes.co.za Security officials from a local security company have been charged with murder and attempted murder following two separate incidents in Essex Street, Meadowdale. Bedfordview police spokesperson Sergeant Mduduzi Nhlabathi explained in one incident, a man had been bludgeoned to death on a stand in Meadowdale with security officials from the company alleging they had been guarding against illegal mining on the land. In a second incident, a man was hit on his back by a shower of rubber bullets by officials from the same company who was also allegedly protecting the same land from illegal mining activity. On 7 July, at around 7.20am, policing officials had received notification of a murder in Meadowdale and arrived onsite to find a body lying on the property. The paramedics certified the man dead and he was taken to the Germiston mortuary. “It is alleged the man known just as ‘Sam’,

was from Mozambique and stayed in the open veld area,” Sergeant Nhlabathi said. “He sustained injuries on the head and right eye. Police officials later determined the man was assaulted with a blunt object by the men guarding the property.” On the same day, around 8.15am, a man on the property was shot with rubber bullets as he attempted to flee the premises. The bullets caused bruises on his back. “Security officials should be trained to respond professionally to such incidents and such drastic action should only be taken when it is called for,” explained Sergeant Nhlabathi. “We are investigating the credentials of the company in question, as it is alleged protocol was broken in dealing with the deceased and the injured man.” Bedfordview policing officials recently clamped down on local security companies, making many arrests for fraudulent documents and qualifications. “Always check the credentials of a security company before you enlist with them.”

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DANCEFLOOR DYNAMITE Heather Djunga

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Bedfordview resident Adriano Pappalardo, a former St Benedict’s and Reddam House learner, recently returned from the US, where he competed in the Sactown Underground Urban Dance competition in Sacramento. Here, he also conducted workshops on ‘b-boyin’ or hip-hop dancing. He told tame TIMES about his whirlwind tour: “We were literally on the road from 7am to 4am. The pace of the entertainment industry in the US is unbelievable. My itinerary was insane. I taught in a new city every day.” He explained: “I did very well but wasn’t able to win. I was exhausted and jetlagged from the 32-hour flight and in my first run of the battle I could feel my legs were not with me!” Pappalardo said he owes his success as a b-boyin/ hip-hop star to his stubbornness. He said he started his passion for movement and sport at six years of age when he first became a martial arts student and “wanted to be Bruce Lee.” “I learned as much as I could from movies, documentaries and books, until I had consumed all the materials available.” In his quest to perfect his moves, Pappalardo moved on to the likes of Jackie Chan, which he explained was more dancing than fighting and a lot of acrobatics. “This training had me conditioned and prepared to sponge up b-boyin/breakdancing when I did eventually encounter it.” He explained that at the time American media was not big in South Africa and as a result, the progression of hiphop in the country was slow. It was not until the 2000s that hip-hop really broke out as a craze in the country. “I remember the first music video with b-boyin to hit our TV was ‘That’s just the way it is’,” he said, adding that it was around this time that he came into contact with Joburg’s

“first generation hip-hop crew,” 1610 Floor assassins, which “proudly came out of Edenvale," he said. “These guys pushed me quite a bit and in about 2000 to 2001, I was good enough to join. They have been a powerful hiphop force in the area and you can still find them training every Saturday at the Harmelia tennis courts.” He said it took a good 15 years to get him to his current calibre, but that it was a broken journey with disciplines and techniques trickling into South Africa in dribs and drabs. “Watching the birth of hip-hop in Johannesburg was amazing. I have watched the dance grow and change.” He said his biggest achievements in the sport were not conventional victories, but rather knowing he had inspired and influenced others. “Being the first to do certain moves I feel pushed the local scene. Being inducted into the legendary Bronx Boys Rocking Crew 1975 who are the originators of b-boyin was another memorable moment, as was becoming a president in the crew and setting up chapters in Africa.” In his successful career, he has also been asked to teach and judge at major events in the US and has taught in every city around the Bay Area. “These are huge pillars of success for me because I have passed on what I know to others,” he said. “In decades long after my career there will be evidence of my contributions and this for me is immortal.” He said he had learned a great deal about himself through dancing. “I’m stubborn. I am not naturally talented and the style I have become known for was actually my weak point. What I do have is determination! I went to a ballet teacher to help teach me how to control my body so that I had better luck perfecting the ‘powermove’ style I endlessly struggled with. It’s this stubborn, pig-headed work ethic that has made me what I am.”

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH A HIP-HOP STAR Adriano Pappalardo shares with tame TIMES readers: Day job… “Commercial insurance broker.” Best dance move… “Flares. I spent a long time creating my own way of doing this move. I gave away the secrets to this move in the US because it’s the only way to immortalise it.” Training … “I used to train every day. I’m lucky now to get two to three training sessions in a week but I’m trying to push for five to six sessions a week as I’d like to compete internationally more regularly.” Preparing to shine… Adriano Pappalardo said preparing for the international tournament had been difficult. He had to fit training in despite his long working hours, and he had to dance despite having post-surgery injuries. “But I have learned to suck it in and show up,” he said. “Much of my training has been done in the form of Brazilian jiu-jitsu because I have consistent training partners in that discipline. I have been eating very clean as an edge: raw spinach, chicken, tuna and so forth, as well as weightlifting once a week heavy Olympic-style after dancing. In all honesty I didn’t train enough and it’s why I didn’t win.” THE HISTORY OF HIP-HOP Challenges … He said the biggest challenges to his success had been Hip-hop is a display of b-boying or finance and community-related. “I’ve reached out so many times to get a b-boyin (using the correct lingo), community centre to support my dreams for growing hip-hop locally, but to which emerged around 1973 and no avail. The biggest challenge has been growing up as an artist in a country continues to shake dance floors. that does not value its own talent. Overseas, they value talent - they beg for Each step done correctly tells a history it and feed it and will take ownership of it. I believe this is why the US is the of an era, person or neighbourhood, super power that it is. We need to see what we have on our own doorstep.” Pappalardo explained. For example, if Favourite music… “I listen to different artistes – Vanessa Mae, Beethoven, you do a helicopter, you are doing a move Vivaldi, DJ Shamrock - to help cultivate different styles.” from the Bronx Boys Rocking Crew 1975. Role model… “Bruce Lee because he is a picture of excellence, and Brett The Bronx gave birth to hip-hop as it is a Evans, my Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach, because he is a picture of consistency.” cultural ‘mixing pot’ and in this environment Next big dream... “To get my black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.”

different influences, such as Latin, African and African, came together to perform a unique dance.

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SMOOTH MOVER: Bedfordview resident Adriano Pappalardo

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FIREMEN HONOURED Eastgate reaches out to community IN STAMPS The South African Post Office recently launched a limited edition set of stamps during a ceremony hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni in Bedfordview. The eight stamps honour and celebrate fire fighters, the unsung heroes and heroines who put their own lives on the line to save the lives of South African citizens, day in day out. Despite the commemorative stamps being launched last week, they have been available at selected SA Post Offices since 26 June this year. Each stamp costs R3,30 and can be used as postage on a standard letter. The artwork for the set of eight stamps was done by Jaco Botha, a 21-year-old third year graphic design student at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). The TUT graphic design department incorporated the stamp design project into their curriculum, and the design students were required to create images that reflect different aspects of firefighting and its sub-sections, as well as the history of firefighting in South Africa. The Disaster and Emergency Management Services of the City of Ekurhuleni provided guidance in this regard, and helped to ensure that the firefighters’ uniforms, vehicles and equipment were depicted accurately on the stamps. The back of the stamp sheet contains guidelines on fire safety at home, including hints on avoiding fires and what action to take in the event of a fire. The role of firefighters - our real-life action heroes - is to protect lives and property. No matter what country you live and work in, firefighters work together

against one common enemy - fire. The stamps can be ordered online at www.virtualpostoffice.co.za, or you can send an email to sastamps@postoffice. co.za. Only 20 000 sheets were printed and for this reason, the stamps will be available at selected post offices only. SALUTING FIREMEN: Ekurhuleni Emergency services Divisional Head and Southern African Emergency Services Institute President Ofentse Masibi, stamps designer Jaco Botha and Acting group Executive: Retail at SA Post Office Geert Bataille launch the commemorative stamps.

GENEROUS: Participants at the handover included Tshepo Monnamoroe (Eastgate operations manager), Louise Duvenhage (Elandspark school marketing coordinator), Josua du Plessis (Elandspark school principal), Vincent Dlamini and Anne-Retha van Heerden (Elandspark School learners). Eastgate Shopping Centre recently presented Elandspark School in Bedfordview with a donation of R16 000, which will be used for developing a gymnasium on the school’s premises. The money donated was raised from ‘photos with Santa’ which was in operation in the centre over the festive period. Elandspark School is a special needs school which aims to equip its learners with practical skills through vocational training, to use in the world at large. Louise Duvenhage, marketing coordinator at Elandspark School, said: “We are in

the process of developing a gymnasium for the use of sport development with our learners. Bullying is a huge problem in many schools and we would be able to eliminate these issues by having learners working together with the relevant educators in the gymnasium.” Tshepo Monnamoroe, operations manager of Eastgate Shopping Centre, thanks all the centre’s shoppers who made use of the ‘photos with Santa’ service over the festive season, helping to make a difference in the community.

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DEDICATED: Household Consumers’ League chairperson Jennifer Tselentis presents Hylda Skutelsky with her long service award.

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ROCK ON HIGHWAY BEGINS NIGHT-HOUR ORDEAL Heather Djunga

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SAVED BY THE ROCK: Reah Lebattie thanks the Lord for saving her and her son from a potential hijacking incident. BELOW: DEDICATED: Officials help Reah Lebattie and her son.

A rock on the M2 Geldenhuis highway recently began a gruelling ordeal for motorist Reah Lebattie, who driving with her son after fetching him from an appointment, stopped her car at the side of the highway to attend to her car which had hit the rock. Lebattie explained to the tame TIMES, she had been heading around the bend of the road, when her car had hit the rock. “It had been placed in the fast lane of the highway,” she said. “There was no chance of avoiding it through emergency braking, without hitting another car, so I drove straight over it.” After hitting the rock, she manoeuvred her car to safety, parking at the side of the highway. She said two other cars hit the rock after her but, after stopping for a short while, continued to drive. “Once we jumped out the car my son looked around and saw vagrants in the field. They were around a fire. My son said they must

have been involved in putting the rock on the road,” she said. She said while waiting for her towing company to come, an E-toll road assistance truck had come and the men driving the truck had waited with her and her son. “Just then, we heard a gunshot and the E-toll employee told us to go down. We looked up towards the Germiston off-ramp and saw a police car. The police, from the Germiston Police Station, had seen three robbers coming towards us and fired warning shots, causing the robbers to flee." "They told this to us when they came to attend to us.” She said the police had waited for them until the insurance towing company came. “They cleared the area and made us feel safe. The E-toll road assistance truck-driver also made us feel safe. He even made the call to clear the area to make us feel safer because we were not comfortable after the incident.” Bedfordview police spokesperson Sergeant Mduduzi Nhlabathi confirmed that there had been reports of incidents on the highway where perpetrators had placed rocks on the road to take advantage of motorists. He advised motorists to be aware of this. Bedfordview Community Policing Forum chairperson Gavin Henry said both the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department and SAPS were aware of this modus operandi being used to commit crime. "They, together with BCPF patrollers, have removed rocks from the side of highways and on bridges on numerous occasions.” “I have learned not to drive at night, especially on the highway,” said Lebattie. “Since the incident we both do not feel safe driving but we are both fine. God is great!”

TAKING BACK THE

MOUNTAIN The pristine Bill Stewart Nature Reserve, just north of Kloof Road, Bedfordview has won the hearts of many in the community. Now, Ward 20 Councillor Jill Humphreys has her heart set on securing the area as a protected site, believing that such backing from government will bring in the funds necessary for the upkeep of the area and the upgrading of security on the premises. She explained to the tame TIMES that the reserve area was one of the few pristine areas left in the Ekurhuleni region, as it remained as God intended it to be, untouched by development and the interference of men. “You get some plant species there that you don’t find anywhere else,” she said. Clr Humphreys organises monthly clean-up operations in the area and said the community had shown great support of the initiative. “A group of local scouts recently did a clean-up of alien invader plants in the area. It was great to see so many young people so enthusiastic about keeping the area clean,” she said. “A local pizza company also came on board and sponsored some pizza for the young boys to enjoy after their strenuous morning of work on

IS YOUR JOB

OVERSHADOWING YOUR LIFE? Lizeth Kotze

Lizeth.kotze@tametimes.co.za

In today’s day and age, we constantly hear people say, “Be thankful you have a job.” Although these words are true and we all need an income to survive, our jobs should not be our be- all and end-all. Pushing for success in the workplace keeps us driven, but pushing too hard can affect our emotional wellbeing. Experts believe that if we become too emotionally invested in our daily occupations, this can affect our general emotional wellbeing. They warn that caution should be practised as soon as work-related issues start to control our feelings and behaviour. Licensed therapist Melody Wilding is of the opinion that there are clear signs which serve as indicators that it is time to take a step back in order to assess one’s workrelated emotional investment. These signs are: Mistaking constructive feedback as criticism Taking work home with you, more often than not Display dramatic reactions in high pressure situations You cannot distinguish between your job title and yourself Your emotional investment in your work starts to have a negative impact on your relationships. If you detect any of the above-mentioned

the mountain.” For more information on how you can get involved, or on the monthly clean-up operations at the reserve, contact Clr Humphreys on 082 450 0128.

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CLEAN-UP TIME: Local scouts roll up their sleeves and help clean up the Bill Stewart Nature Reserve.

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Is my fine legal? Making a protection order work

Lizeth Kotze

lizeth.kotze@tametimes.co.za (www.dahlfischerwilks.com) The aim of a protection order is to prevent the reoccurrence of domestic violence or sexual harassment. Obtained through a court of law, it sets out what conduct the alleged offender should refrain from. The complainant (victim) will therefore be safe as long as the offender complies with the protection order. If the offender violates the order, he or she may be arrested. According to SAPS member Col. Mavis Labane, a protection order is enforceable throughout the country. The procedure to apply for a protection order as presented by www.saps.gov.za is: • The complainant must make an affidavit and complete an application form at a police station. • Supporting affidavits by persons who have knowledge of the matter in question may accompany the application. • These documents must be handed to the clerk of the nearest court. The court will consider the application immediately. • An application for a protection order may be brought on behalf of the complainant by any other person who has an interest in the wellbeing of the complainant. • If the court is satisfied that there is sufficient evidence, the court will issue an interim protection order against the respondent. • The purpose of this interim protection order is to provide immediate protection to the complainant. • The interim protection order has no force or effect until it has been served on the respondent. • The court is also required to issue a suspended warrant of arrest for the respondents. A breach of the protection order requires that the respondent must be arrested by the police immediately. • The interim protection order is not a final order from the court, but a temporary order until the return date. On this return date, the respondent is afforded the opportunity to present to the court reasons why the protection order should not be made final. • If the respondent does not appear in court on the return date, the court may make a final order. The protection order will prevent the respondent from (www.saps. gov.za): • committing any specified act of domestic violence or sexual harassment • entering the joint residence or entering a specific part of the residence • entering the victim’s residence if they are not living together • entering the victim’s place of employment or office • having contact with a child or children, if it is in the best interests of the child. If the respondent is in possession of a firearm or any other dangerous weapon, the complainant may also request for the removal thereof through the court. If this is granted, the court will order that the weapon be removed and to kept safe by the police. It will then only be returned to the respondent by the order of the court. If the court finds that it is in the best interest of the victim’s safety, the weapon will remain in the possession of the State.

When a traffic officer jumps into the road to flag you down, feeling anxious is a natural response. Your heart starts to beat even faster as you pull over, awaiting your fate. Most people simply accept their fines without question, but knowing your rights can assist in avoiding unnecessary penalties. When pulled over, you are obliged to give personal information like your name and proof of drivers’ license, but the same applies to the officer. You may demand to see his identity card before proceeding with the investigation. The Criminal Procedure Act clearly states that if an officer cannot, or even refuses to, provide information regarding his identity, any action taken by him will be seen as unlawful. You further have the right to remain seated inside your vehicle while being questioned. Turning the window down a couple of centimetres will be sufficient for clear communication between yourself and the officer. There is also no need for the officer to enter your vehicle with any part of his body. This includes his sticking his hand or head through your window. W h e n you are fined for speeding, you have the right to s e e

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the relevant footage from the speed camera. Make sure that the date, time, speed and picture of your vehicle are correct. The picture needs to show your motor vehicle clearly, as well as its number-plates. When you are stopped at a roadblock and you have fines outstanding, traffic authorities may try to create the impression that you need to pay up in order to avoid being arrested. The fact of the matter is that they have no authority to do so, unless a warrant for your arrest was authorised concerning your outstanding fines. If for some reason they insist on patting you down, this must be done by an officer of the same sex as yourself. Therefore, no male officer may physically search a female and no female officer may search a male. In the case of receiving your fine through the post, first verify the date of the document. If it was issued to you more than 30 calendar days from the date of the offence, the fine is viewed as invalid and unlawful. Secondly, verify that the particulars provided on the document are correct - otherwise the fine is invalid. Traffic officers are regularly on the lookout for a ‘new’ spot to install a speed-trapping device. They do so when the public has discovered their ‘regular’ spot. The reality, according to www. trafficfinelaw.co.za, is that they first need permission from the Director of Public Prosecution before setting up their equipment in a specific zone. The best advice on what to do when pulled over by an officer of the law is given in an article by Thandi Skade on www. iol.co.za. You should dial 10111, tell the operator that you have been pulled over by an officer and that you would like them to stay on the line with you for the duration of the procedure; then, tell the operator the officer’s force number, name and rank - within earshot of the officer in question - this will reduce your chances of being asked for a bribe. [sources: www.aarto.gov.za; trafficfinelaw. net; iol.co.za; aa.co.za]

Modderfontein developers support community Zendai Development South Africa (ZDSA), which is currently involved in the multi-billion rand development Modderfontein New City, is sponsoring South African artists at the Beijing Biennale scheduled to take place during September. ZDSA spokesman Usman Aly said the Beijing Biennale, recently launched at the UJ Art Gallery, gave 115 local artists the opportunity to showcase their work and would be held until 5 August. It was co-curated by Gordon Froud, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) and Professor Karen von Veh of the Department of Visual Arts at FADA. The 200 artworks featured addressed the artists’ experiences of the first twenty years of democracy in

South Africa. Anthony Diepenbroek, ZDSA CEO, explained that the company’s commitment to the exhibition went beyond simply promoting local artists: “We want the world to view this art as the voice of democracy,” he said. The company will also be sponsoring one of the artists to travel to China to attend the 6th International Beijing Biennale later this year. The company has in the past shown a strong commitment towards promoting arts and very recently brought Li Bin’s “A Tribute To Mandela” to South African shores. ZDSA’s Modderfontain New City development was announced last year and is expected to be completed over the next 15 to 20 years.

Important “If one disobeys the protection order, it must be reported to the police immediately with the copy of the protection order so that the respondent can be arrested and be brought before court. Only the Magistrate may release the arrested person as the Magistrate issues the warrant.” [Information obtained from www.saps.gov.za]

COMMITTED: Diane Victor, artist and printmaker, seen with Anthony Diepenbroek, CEO of Zendai Development SA

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JOGGING IS NOT BORING

REPORT BACK

says Palesa Yates, who has seen everything from threelegged dogs to men carrying boats on her runs With the Comrades Marathon now only about four weeks in the past, the ultramarathon crazies are still putting their bruised and shredded feet up in front of the heater; and, although the longest night of the year is now past, the springis-around-the-corner fitness freaks have not yet made their appearance. Some year-round joggers are still, however, to be found on the road – to the amazement of those who find jogging “boring.” In theory, it is. Running around a track can be so repetitive that you lose count of the laps, and pounding a treadmill is tiring. Even the gym, though, offers countless opportunities for entertainment: T-shirts emblazoned with “THIS IS WHAT PERFECT LOOKS LIKE,” back-to-front baseball caps at 5am and the antics of gym bunnies and their male targets. The road - which brings with it pedestrians, motorists and the occasional threelegged dog - is accordingly, fascinating in comparison. There is always the challenge of catching a sunrise or avoiding an electric storm. There are also fellow joggers (usually

male) who feel compelled to catch and pass women runners. They usually do eventually, but Palesa always picks up her pace a little when she hears them gaining on her. She has, however, passed a champion woman long-distance athlete in her area on numerous occasions. They usually exchange a few words in the process, because of course they are always heading in opposite directions on these occasions … Palesa’s interactions with motorists are not always as amicable. The sarcastic comments of drunk drivers on long weekends sometimes make her want to tell them to put on their takkies and see how well they can do. On one memorable early Saturday morning she encountered an inebriated motorist who should definitely have been proceeding on foot. Although he had just rolled his car on to the pavement, he was staggering about with a dazed-buthappy-drunk expression on his face, telling all and sundry that he thought he had had “a little too much to drink.” The paramedics on the scene were trying hard to stifle their laughter and Palesa was very relieved that she had not been on the pavement when he flipped his vehicle on to its roof. Another time she had a close call with a taxi-driver who was looking right and suddenly turned left; but this did not even come close to the danger she faced when confronted by a cyclist speeding downhill. The ego damage done by being overtaken on an uphill by men carrying canoes on their heads while training for the Dusi Canoe Marathon was infinitely worse, however, in terms of emotional pain – although still not boring. It has occurred to Palesa, from time to time though, that with the many hours she spends on the road, something interesting inevitably has to happen sooner or later.

tame TIMES attended Geekfest 2015 which took place at Huddlepark Golf and Recreation, Linksfield on 4 July 2015 - it was epic!

Many points of view KNOWLEDGEABLE: Anthony Ehlers First person, second person, third person, observer narrator, detached narrator, no viewpoint… who would have thought a story could be written from so many viewpoints? Writers2000 members were taught about the various points of view from which a story can be told when author and writing trainer, Anthony Ehlers recently conducted a workshop at the group’s monthly meeting in Edenvale. Viewpoint determines the distance between the reader and the narrator, as well as between the narrator and the narrative. It can be used to displace and to manipulate the reader. Members spent a very interesting morning learning more about this topic and the techniques used by authors. This quote by James Moffett, however, possibly sums up the matter of viewpoint: “Every story is first-person, whether the speaker identifies himself or not.” Ehlers also shared about his experiences as a writer and trainer. He has been writing for more than twenty years and teaching creative writing for almost ten. He is a trainer at the

Writers Write training schoool. In 2010, his short story Limerence was a runner-up in the annual Woman & Home short story competition. In 2013, he was featured in the Bloody Satisfied anthology of South African crime writing and in the Adults Only anthology of hot, homegrown erotica in 2014. He also sometimes tries his hand at scriptwriting. In 2014, his short films were shortlisted for the Jameson First Shot competition, as well as the European Independent Film Festival. He has also written three romantic comedies for Mzansi Love, a local television series. The next meeting of Writers 2000 will be held on 25 July, from 12.30pm and will be the group’s annual prize-giving function. Cost per head is R150 and bookings must be made by 10 July. The venue is the Inyoni Creek Clubhouse, Rand Aid Complex, corner of Wordsworth and Modderfontein Roads, Lyndhurst. For more information, contact chairperson Nicolette Bosman on w2000@telkomsa.net or 082 924 5735.

This year Reach For A Dream will be activating the annual Slipper Day campaign on 7 August. All South Africans can take part in the campaign by reaching for their slippers and wearing them to work, school, the mall, all in aid of helping children fighting life-threatening illnesses. You can help a child’s dream to come true by buying your R10 sticker from a Wimpy near you and proudly wear your slippers on Slipper Day. Wearing your sticker and slippers to Wimpy on 7 August will also guarantee you a free cup of Wimpy’s regular coffee. For more information, visit www.slipperday.co.za.

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Markets rally amid hopes for Greece deal

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Bill Cosby confesses Bill Cosby admitted in 2005 that he secured quaaludes with the intent of giving them to young women he wanted to have sex with and that he gave the sedative to at least one woman and other people, according to documents obtained Monday by The Associated Press (AP). Cosby’s lawyers insisted that two of the accusers knew they were taking quaaludes from the comedian, according to the unsealed documents. Nevertheless, attorneys for some of the numerous women suing Cosby seized on the testimony as powerful corroboration of what they have been saying all along: that he drugged and raped women. The AP had gone to court to compel the release of a deposition in a sexual abuse case filed by former Temple University employee Andrea Constand, the first of a cascade of lawsuits against him that have severely damaged his good guy image. Cosby’s lawyers had objected to the release of the material, arguing it would embarrass him. Ultimately, a judge unsealed just a small portion of the deposition. Cosby, with his oft-espoused views on topics including childrearing, family life, education and crime, “has voluntarily narrowed the zone

of privacy that he is entitled to claim,” the judge wrote. “This evidence shows a pattern in which defendant ‘mentored’ naive young women and introduced drugs into the relationship, with and without the woman’s knowledge, in order for him to achieve sexual satisfaction,” Constand’s lawyer, Dolores M. Troiani, argued in court papers. Cosby, 77, has been accused by more than two dozen women of sexual misconduct in episodes dating back more than four decades. Cosby has never been charged with a crime, and the statute of limitations on most of the accusations has expired. Celebrity attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing several women, said she hopes to use the admission in court cases against the comedian. Cosby, giving sworn testimony in the lawsuit accusing him of sexual assaulting Constand at his home in Pennsylvania in 2004, said he obtained seven quaalude prescriptions in the 1970s. Constand’s lawyer asked if he had kept the sedatives through the 1990s, after they were banned, but was frustrated by objections from Cosby’s attorney. (www.time.com)

Captain Jack Sparrow steals children’s hearts The last thing children in a ward at the Lady Cilento Hospital in Brisbane expected to see was Captain Jack Sparrow stagger down the corridor with Scrum in tow. But stagger in the pair did, when Johnny Depp and Stephen Graham made a surprise visit as two confused pirates facing a sea of shocked and ecstatic children. The actors flew from the Gold Coast via helicopter in between filming for Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Men Tell No Tales. Their appearance was filmed for the Juiced TV show, which is made for children in hospitals, and the reactions spoke volumes. (www.independent.co.uk)

Stock markets have raced ahead across Europe amid renewed hopes that a deal can be reached to save Greece from crashing out of the eurozone. The Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, has submitted proposals for a harsh new round of austerity measures totalling €13-billion (£9.35-billion) in an attempt to break the deadlock over its bailout and is now seeking the backing of parliament in Athens. In the 13-page document sent to Greece’s creditors on Thursday night, he outlined plans for fierce cuts on protected privileges such as pensions, tax breaks for the country’s islands, and limits on military spending. In exchange, Greece wants a three year €53.5-billion loan deal to save the nation from bankruptcy and kickstart its wrecked economy. (www.theguardian.com)

Cycad poacher sentenced to 10 years in prison

In a groundbreaking decision, and for the first time on record in the Eastern Cape and possibly in South Africa at large, an Encephalartos cycad poacher has been sentenced to 10 years direct imprisonment by the Jansenville regional court. The Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) would like to commend the National Prosecuting Authority, Advocate Coetzee, and the members of the South African Police Service who arrested the aforementioned poacher and three others. This is a truly outstanding conclusion to this case and will hopefully send a strong message to would be perpetrators that it is not worth removing these endangered plants from the wild. The case involved four poachers, arrested in 2014 for attempting to smuggle 12 Encephalartos lehmannii, the Karoo Cycad, to Johannesburg. The E. lehmannii is listed as a protected species in the national list of Threatened or Protected Species, published on 23 February 2007. The matter, prosecuted by Advocate Coetzee in the Jansenville regional court, concluded on 24 June 2015, where the Presiding Officer, Magistrate Rene Esterhuize, sentenced three of the poachers (Shadrack Matambo, Desmond Manodawafa and Alex Khoza) to five years direct imprisonment and sentenced the fourth poacher (Sibusiso Khumalo) to 10 years direct imprisonment for the same offences. Khumalo was sentenced to a lengthier jail term due to his previous two convictions for cycad poaching. The vehicle used in the commission of the offences was also seized and forfeited to the State. The EWT is active in awareness raising activities and enforcement training programmes specific to cycads, hosting various training interventions with law enforcement officials from mixed enforcement agencies including

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the South African Police Service. In South Africa the greatest threat facing cycads is the poaching of plants from wild populations to supply both domestic and international markets. Current statistics reflect the following in respect of the E. cycad species in South Africa: three are extinct in the wild; 12 are critically endangered (meaning the species faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild); four are endangered (meaning these cycads face a high risk of extinction in the wild); nine are vulnerable (meaning these cycads face a high risk of endangerment in the wild); and seven are near threatened (meaning these cycads are likely to become endangered in the near future and the E. lehmannii falls within this category). The EWT wholeheartedly supports the work of all parties involved in bringing these poachers to justice and looks forward to seeing more cases concluded like this one in the future. (www.ewt.org.za)

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FORWARD-FOCUSSED: The group of young cyclists who took on the Badplaas Tour.

Horse power on show Holy Rosary High School’s Equitation Team participated in the 4th Interschool’s Qualiﬁer held at Sankt Georg Stables in Brakpan. The results were as follows: Jenna Hankins (dressage: 22nd), Zandri Du Toit (dressage: 4th; showjumping ideal time: 11th; showjumping competition: 2nd; working riding: 3rd), Tahlia Zugschwerdt (showjumping ideal time: 3rd; showjumping competition: 4th).

IN ACTION: Seen here is Holy Rosary High School’s Zandri Du Toit.

Reaching new heights The Holy Rosary Primary School Equitation Team recently attended the 4th Interschool’s Qualiﬁer held at Sankt Georg Stables in Brakpan. The results were as follows: Kate O’Donoghue (dressage: 4th and 4th; working riding: 2nd; and she received the Victrix Ludorum for her

Working Riding classes), Samantha Clack (show jumping: 7th & 5th; equitation: 13th; working hunter: 2nd), Anastasia Judge (dressage: 1st & 1st; working riding: 1st), Tana Leigh Scott (dressage: 2nd & 1st; show jumping: 3rd & 7th; equitation: 1st) and Kate Metzer (show jumping: 11th).