15 September 2020
Alberton sensei Caster Semenya loses reaching new heights testosterone appeal Caster
Semenya
lost
her
latest
appeal to be allowed to defend
“The Swiss Federal Supreme Court
her Olympic 800m title without
cannot subject the CAS decision to
taking
any free legal control,” according to
testosterone-suppressing
measures,
Supreme
the Swiss court. “On the contrary, its
Court of Switzerland announced
the
examination of the content is limited
Tuesday.
by law to the question of whether the
“I am very disappointed by this
CAS decision violates fundamental
ruling,
and widely recognized principles of
but
Federal
refuse
to
let
World
Athletics drug me or stop me from being who I am,” Semenya said in
Sensei Laurent Gaston-Bellegarde, head instructor of the Cobras Shotokan Karate club in Alberton, was recently selected to be one of seven independent members of the International Coaches Commission as selected by the Executive Committee of the World Union of Karate-Do Federations (WUKF). WUKF is one of the largest karate federations in the world. Sensei Laurent has 25 years of teaching experience and has earned a 6th Dan Black Belt. He also obtained 9 World Championship medals and has extensive experience in International Coaching, from 8 different Junior and Senior World Championship events. Sensei Laurent is extremely proud of this selection and he is looking forward to adding his positive contribution
to the WUKF Coaches commission. The Cobras Shotokan karate club, established in Alberton in 1996, under the leadership of these instructors continues to go from strength to strength. Operating under strict COVID-19 protocols, the club is back to training and now operating from their new venue, ASCOT MEWS, 19 Heidelberg Ave, Newmarket AH, Alberton. The club looks forward to continuing with their high standards of karate and to welcoming any new members, from 5 years and older. The Cobras Shotokan Karate club train on Monday & Wednesday evenings 17:30 – 18:30 (Beginner classes) and 18:30-19:30 (Advanced Classes). For more information, please contact Sensei Laurent 082 494 2704 or Sensei Nicholas 082 302 8637.
disciplines in female athletics.”
public order. That is not the case.”
a press release. “Excluding female
In March, Semenya announced she
athletes or endangering our health
switched to the 200m to pursue Tokyo
solely because of our natural abilities
Olympic qualification. Her personal-
puts World Athletics on the wrong
best 200m time is shy of automatic
side of history.
Olympic qualification.
I will continue to
fight for the human rights of female
“My dream has always been, and
athletes, both on the track and off
will continue to be, to compete at the
the track, until we can all run free
highest level of sport,” was posted on
the way we were born. I know what
her social media then.
is right and will do all I can to protect
Semenya is a two-time Olympic 800m
basic human rights, for young girls
champion undefeated at the distance
everywhere.”
since the start of 2016. She and
On
of
the other two Rio 800m medalists
Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld a
May
1,
2019,
the
Court
have said they are affected by the
new World Athletics rule that caps
rule. Semenya “is considering all
athlete testosterone levels in women’s
of her options internationally and
events from the 400m through the
domestically,” according to Tuesday’s
mile. Semenya had appealed to CAS
release. “This setback will not be the
hoping it would rescind the rule.
end of Caster’s story,” Greg Nott,
Semenya (and South Africa’s track
a lawyer and Semenya’s longtime
and field federation) appealed the
advisor, said in the release.
CAS decision to the Swiss court,
“The international team [of lawyers
which took more than one year to
and
announce its decision.
the judgment and the options to
The Swiss court announced Tuesday
challenge the findings in European
that CAS had the right to uphold
and domestics courts.
the rule “in order to guarantee fair
We stand with Caster. We stand
competition
united, and united we are strong.”
for
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Undertakers are planning to shut down the collection of human remains
Undertakers are threatening to go on strike, saying all members of 17 black funeral associations and forums would be non-operational in all provinces from today. According to the co-ordinator of the Unification Task Team, Peter Matlatle, the association has given notice to the National Health Department that its members will embark on a national strike starting from today
The Health Department says while it will not allow non-compliance to legislation in the funeral undertaking sector, it is open to continue talks with undertakers who are set to down tools. “We will not allow non-compliance to legislation in this sensitive area. The Department of Health is willing to continue with talks with the funeral parlour sector to come to an amicable solution,” said the Health Department in a statement on Sunday. According to the department, two virtual meetings were arranged in August and one physical meeting at the beginning of September. These meetings were as a result of an “We will not allow open letter by the non-compliance to National Funeral Practitioners of legislation in this Association of sensitive area. The South Africa. that will affect Department of Health This is the only all hospitals is willing to continue association that across the wrote to the with talks.” country after department. failing to reach Following the an agreement meetings, the on the outsourcing department emphasised of mortuary facilities that all funeral undertakers and owned by black funeral undertakers to be recognised and mortuary premises used in connection legalised amid the Covid-19 lockdown. with the preparation, storage and
preservation of human remains must be in possession of a valid certificate of competence issued by the relevant local authority. “Environmental health practitioners are and will continue to conduct inspections at all funeral undertakers’ premises in the country to check compliance with the regulations. Legal action will be taken against owners of premises found to be in contravention. “Family members are urged to check the legitimacy of the undertakers and agents being utilised for overall management of the burial of their loved ones to ensure proper tracking and tracing, and that the handling of the remains is done with dignity and within the law,” said the department. On any issues relating to the management of human remains and for advice to ensure compliance with the regulations, the department urged the public to contact environmental health practitioners in district and metropolitan municipalities for assistance. “We further call upon members of the public to report any illegal operations to ensure the public can be protected from potential risks and the spread of communicable diseases as a result of poor management of human remains,” said the department.
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08 September 2020
Refuse Removal Officials Not Allowed To Pick Up Additional Refuse Bags
Customers are reminded that refuse removal workers are not allowed to pick up additional refuse bags, branches or any other form of refuse placed on top of or next to 240ℓ wheelie bins. “The advantages of using wheelie bins is the ability to minimise the tearing of bags by rodents and dogs – a problem that is facing most households in the City,” said Mandisa Phosa, Ekurhuleni’s head of waste management services. Phosa said customers who may need another 240ℓ wheelie bin for additional
waste can visit their nearest customer care centre to apply for the bin. When applying, please provide your identity document and municipal statement of account. The second bin is charged at a monthly fee of R 174.41 (excl Vat). On collection day residents are reminded to take their bins out as early as 07h00 to avoid missing refuse collections. Phosa pleads with all customers not to litter, avoid illegal dumping and to put their refuse out only on collection day.
Shards Of Glass Prompts Liquifruit To Recall Batch The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has received information from Pioneer Foods on its intention to recall a batch of Liqui fruit Red Grape Still 330ml cans. In a statement on Sunday, Pioneer Foods said it has received reports of small shards of glass in a single batch of Liqui Fruit Red Grape still 330ml cans. “The investigation as to the root cause and extent of the issue is underway but as a precautionary measure, we are conducting a product recall of a particular single batch of Liqui Fruit Red Grape 330ml cans,” Pioneer Foods said. Acting Consumer Commissioner Thezi Mabuza said while the Commission has not received a full notification
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in terms of the product safety recall guidelines, Pioneer Foods is still conducting an investigation into the extent of the issue. “We urge consumers who bought this product to stop consuming it immediately and return it back to the retailer of purchase for a full refund,” Mabuza said on Sunday. Consumers are urged not to dispose the product but return it to the retailer. Mabuza said the commission will, upon receipt of the official notice monitor the recall of this product. For additional information or for those unable to return the product to the retailer, consumers can call: Pioneer Foods consumer care line on 0800 212 360 or email: consumercare@ pioneerfoods.co.za
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15 September 2020
Another fire has broken out at the Kruger National Park
Four Suspects To Appear In Court For Kidnapping Two Children
Four suspects aged between 21 and 50
were safely found. The suspects were
are expected to appear before court
found in possession of a firearm as well
for their alleged involvement in the
as some belongings believed to have been
Berg en Dal restaurant is currently on
Fire investigators will be called on site
kidnapping of two children aged 11
taken during the robbery. A grey Hyundai
fire in the Kruger National Park.
to shed more light on what could have
and 14 respectively, during a house
Elantra (sedan) which was used by the
According to a statement from the
caused the fire. The facility has been
robbery at Siyabuswa.
men to carry out their evil plan was
Kruger
camp
extensively damaged and further updates
The investigation by police revealed
confiscated as well.
staff, contractors and other people are
will be provided as they come to light.”
that the children, whose father is a
The suspects are expected to appear
currently busy trying to extinguish the
This is the second fire in less than a week.
businessman, were kidnapped by four
at the Mdutjana Magistrate’s Court on
fire which is contained in a section of the
On Wednesday evening a fire broke out at
armed men, on Thursday, 10 September
14 September 2020, facing charges of
facility. There are currently no details yet
the Letaba Camp in the Kruger National
2020, who then took them to a house in
house robbery, kidnapping and unlawful
as what could have caused the fire.
Park.
Limpopo. The suspects also made off with
possession of a firearm.
personal belongings including a vehicle
Police cannot rule out any possibility of
(Nissan Livina) as well as an undisclosed
linking them to other cases.
amount of cash. The stolen vehicle was
“We are very proud of these members
however found left abandoned not far
for acting swiftly in ensuring that the
from the victims’ house and the children
children are brought back to their
were driven in a different vehicle.
parents unharmed. We urge the public
The suspects then contacted the kids’
to assist with information that could lead
parents and demanded a ransom for
to the whereabouts of one outstanding
their release. The matter was reported to
suspect, “said General Zuma. Anyone
the police and a manhunt ensued where
with information on the whereabouts
a team comprising of various formations
of the wanted suspect in this case can
within the police was activated.
kindly
On Friday, 11 September 2020, the team
Colonel Jan Phofele at 079 499 5244 or
followed information which shed light
call the Crime Stop number 08600 1011,
into where the kids were being held
alternatively a tip-off can be dropped on
hostage. They (team members) responded
the MySAPSApp that can be downloaded
to the information where they managed
to any smartphone. All information will
to make a breakthrough whereupon four
be treated with confidentiality and callers
suspects were arrested and the children
may opt to remain anonymous.
National
Park,
“Rest
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