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26 November 2019

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been confirmed. Balls an’ All NPO help animals whose owners cannot afford to go to a vet and they have done wonderful work for the community. If anyone can afford to help these generous and kind people in this terrible time by donating money, household items, building material, clothes or anything that could assist them please contact tame TIMES on 011 862 8500 or deliver to 91 Michelle Avenue, Randhart.

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Tuesday, 19 November saw the Rand Show hosting its media launch which took place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, south of Johannesburg. The purpose of the launch was to introduce a brand new Rand Show, show of #Discovery for all partners, exhibitors and visitors. Some exciting additions were also announced, such as six new zones. These include: Play Zone: Where the Festival of Gaming and Disney Frozen 2 experience will be taking place. Foodie Zone: Featuring a cooking competition called the Jacaranda Clash of Kitchens as well as on-trend produce and experiences such as craft breweries and gin tasting, a coffee and chocolate experience and delicious food tasters. Lifestyle & Retail Zone: Where visitors stand a chance to win a Home Makeover

with Easy Life Kitchens. Visitors can also meet Suzelle DIY. SA Zone: This will showcase various departments and attractions in South Africa. Outdoor Zone: Featuring a Military Display, Field Band, Air Show and Drum Majorettes. Entertainment Zone: Where the talented Ndlovu Choir will perform, with Ralf Schmitt as a guest judge for the newly introduced choir category.

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Speeding and traffic issues in McBride Street By: Cllr Malcolm Maifala

Cllr Malcolm Maifala is determined to see through the challenges faced by residents living along McBride and Geranium Streets respectively; especially the concerns around the issue of speeding along McBride Street in Brackenhurst. “Following a street meeting I had with residents of Geranium Street on 22 October, I arranged a site visit with City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) officials to attend to the number of issues the residents raised,” said Maifala. Among these issues was the interference residents experience with parents picking up their children. Residents complained that the people picking up children from the school usually park

by their driveways and they obstruct traffic. Another recurring issue raised was that of the speed at which cars travel on along McBride Street, especially the bend close to the school in the area. “I welcomed the input from the school representatives in attempting to resolve the traffic inconvenience caused by parents and those offering school transport in the afternoons. According to the school, they are putting plans in place to accommodate a pick up and drop off area within the school’s premises,” added Maifala. Furthermore, EMPD was requested to be present during rush hour to monitor the situation.

Martin De Wee Health Corner

Age is just a number If you could turn back the clock, what would you do differently? I attended a high school reunion recently with friends that I haven’t seen in over 30 years, and noticed how much older most of them looked. Aging happens to every one of us, and is one of life’s natural phenomenon. Our life choices will determine whether we age rapidly or not. The dangerous practice of spending too much time in the sun, is one of the leading causes of tissue damage to the face and body, including activating cancer cells. Drinking excess alcohol will certainly speed up the aging process , and will also effect your liver. Scientists have confirmed that the testosterone levels of older men will decline, and take much longer to normalize after drinking too much alcohol compared to younger men. Smoking cigarettes is also another addictive habit that most older folks picked up while they where teenagers. These dangerous chemicals will affect your lungs and other organs. The different foods that are high in saturated fats, sugar and sodium are also contributing factors. Stress together with a sedentary lifestyle, does play a part in the aging process. Getting older is inevitable, but we can slow down “Father Time” by implementing the following: Spending as little time as possible in the sun. Abstaining from alcohol, cigarettes and all forms of drugs. Eating smaller, healthier meals consisting of low GI carbohydrates, lean protein,

essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals and drinking plenty water. Doing weight training at least 3 times weekly, and learning to manage stress will also help. Check out my Facebook page Drugfreetraining Instagram dewee_1 Whattsap Martin on 084 865 0000 or email him on martin@ drugfreetraining.co.za for more info on training and nutritional programs for people 40 years and older.

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Alberton resident shares her opinion on interracial dating In the day and age that we are currently living in interracial relationships have become more common. Love flourishes between blacks and coloureds, coloureds and whites or whites and blacks. Interracial relationships are something so beautiful to experience. It takes a multitude of different races and creeds to come together to become one nation. An interracial relationship binds together different norms, values, traditions and cultures. To experience this type of relationship can be such and amazing experience. It gives you as an individual the platform to connect with different traditions and cultures, on a level you never thought could ever be possible. In the century we are living in, although interracial relationships have become so common amongst our people, there will always be the people that will never accept this change. These people will never accept happiness in its purest form, where you only look at the heart and not at the colour of your skin. They will never accept growth in

the highest form, where we see how interracial relationships takes is to the next level of growth in our personal lives. They will never accept understanding, where we acknowledge that love does not first ask what the colour of your skin is. Why do interracial couples still find themselves on the receiving end of stares, and gossip when they are simply expressing the love they have for each other to the world? What if you were in that situation? Would you still feel the need for everyone to throw around their opinion about your own love story ? It is important for family and friends of the couple to accept their love and find a common ground, because you are not losing your family member, but rather gaining one. Change is difficult, and for an interracial couple to work through it to delve deeper in their their love, is something so breathtaking and beautiful. Just remember, love knows no race, it is blind, it is just society that tries to give it eyes.

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26 November 2019

Bad vision contributes to Students awarded Gauteng bad driving and accidents colours for showjumping “I didn’t see him coming”, “the car came out of nowhere”, “the other driver must be blind” – these words are commonly muttered after a vehicle accident and though they might sound like excuses, they are probably all true. The fact is that poor vision and driver fatigue are amongst the leading causes of accidents on South African roads. Motorists don’t see them coming. With the end of year holidays around the corner, thousands of South Africans will be hitting the roads. It is a time of year when vehicle accidents and deaths on the roads spiral. With poor vision and poor visibility amongst the causes of road accidents, Ruahan Naude, CEO at Dynamic Vision, says motorists should get their eyes checked. “An optometrist will check visual acuity and depth perception which has the greatest effect on vision while driving. Visual acuity is the sharpness of a driver’s vision and helps to judge space and distance between objects. Depth perception is what people use to determine the length, width, and height of an object. Depth perception is also important to determine how fast an object is moving. “An eye test is especially important if you have been experiencing eye fatigue, blurred vision or sore, red eyes. These symptoms could indicate problems with your vision which could, in turn, impact your safety on the road,” says Ruahan Naude, CEO at Dynamic Vision. He stresses that sunglasses with polarized lenses is a must-have for every driver – even those with perfect vision. These lenses stop glare from headlights, the sun, and even wet road surfaces. They also filter out harmful ultraviolet radiation. In misty and foggy conditions, polarized lenses can also sharpen details and improve contrast. Reducing strain on the eyes and providing UV protection with polarized lenses makes driving more comfortable and safer. “Conventional sunglasses cannot effectively filter out glare and in many conditions, such as in fog weather, they can reduce visibility,” says Naude.

According to Naude, some people also experience loss of colour perception and increased eye sensitivity in the dark. To a lot of people these headlights, therefore, feel brighter and more blinding. This can make driving at night uncomfortable, stressful and unsafe. Some lens manufacturers have developed lenses and coatings to specifically address these sensitivities. For instance, SEIKO Drive is a lens that has been optimized for driving. It is available in single vision and progressive lenses (called Drive X). The progressive lens has a wider intermediate area, to give wearers a clear view of the side mirrors and dashboard while driving and both provide excellent clarity in the distance. These lenses come standard with a Road Clear Coating (RCC) which helps to reduce glare and reflections while driving, especially at dusk or at night. This means less eyestrain and more visual comfort. Polarized driving lenses are a great option for daytime driving, as they reduce glare and improve contrast. Naude concludes with these tips for safer driving: • Do not drive when you are tired. Get a good night’s sleep before tackling a long distance. • Make sure your windscreen is clean and scratch-free. • Ensure that your windscreen wipers are in good working order in the event of rain. • Clean your headlights and make sure that the bulbs are in good working order. • Don’t look into oncoming headlights - it will take longer to recover from the glare. • Reduce your speed in conditions of poor visibility such as in the dark and when it is foggy or raining. • Dim Your Dashboard. Bright lights from the dashboard and instrument panel of the car can distract you from the road. • Stop regularly at petrol stations and rest stops to stretch your legs and rest your eyes from focusing on the road.

Waterstone College would like to congratulate Courtney Sequeira and Sebastian Pandelaere for being selected to represent Gauteng as part of the Junior 90cm Showjumping team in the upcoming 2019 South African Inter-Provincials to be held at Kyalami Equestrian Park on December 8th - 13th. Well done to both of you! We are very proud of you and can’t wait to see the results of the event in December.

Marist Brothers Linmeyer news

We make a Difference because of the Difference you make! A very big thank you to all our Primary School families who have contributed so generously to our Mini Council request for sweets, juices, crisps and biscuits! Thank you to Mr Quinton and Mrs Marlene De Abreu for donating 153 Zoom Juices. If you would like to contribute, please bring your sweets, juices, crisps and biscuits to the MRC. Let’s make this Christmas special for those less fortunate children.

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26 November 2019

A special ‘Movember Bruncheon’ of Brotherhood BY SIPHESIHLE VAZI

A special day to celebrate the brotherhood bond through uplifting a boy child in juvenile. Siphesihle Vazi comely known for his personality and presenter on appearances on Selimathunzi (SABC 1), lead acting role on Makoti (SABC 1) and celebrity contest on Tropika Island of Treasure (SABC 3) held a special gathering in celebration of #Movember (commonly/socially known as the month to celebrate men) aimed at building and uplifting the boy child in juvenile, hosted at the marvellous Bowl’d Restaurant in Sandton on Wednesday 20. November 2019. The #GuyCodeLuncheon was attended by twenty fellow arts industry pioneers such as Mo-T of Micasa music group, Clement Maosa of SABC1s “Skeem Saam” , Francois Louw of Hashtags lifestyle show on ETv and other media personalities. The event spoils included special gifting by Dunhill Fragrances, a tailored grooming kit by L’Oreal Paris Men, delicious dinning by Bowl’d Restaurant as well as drinks meant for the Gentlemen’s pallet by Rémy Martin Mixologist Ntando Ngema. Mindful and impactful conversations

were had with fellow “brothers” to engage and connect on socio topics of well being which included a talk on mentorship by Siphesihle Vazi, a talk on Self-identity by musician and radio personality Mthokosizi “Mablerh” Cele, as well as Depression and mental health by author and entrepreneur Penuel Mlotshwa. This special gathering of brotherhood ended off with a special touch and long term impact driven purpose whereby the guests pledged towards purchasing a sports’ kit for a boy in juvenile. A trip to present the sports kits and meet the juvenile boy beneficiaries is scheduled for February 2020 as the next touch point of the initiative. “Think it’s important that men acknowledge that every boy child needs a mentor in this society. Boys grow up to be men, and the men also have their challenges and need a system or brotherhood that can influence their sense of well being in a responsible manner, but also allow them to feel safe to share journeys and learn from each other on how to cope with the mental health challenges “ - Said Siphesihle Vazi.

Stillwater Sports wins Participation Event of the Year Award Stillwater Sports is proud to have been awarded the “2019 Participation Event of the Year Award” for the FNB Run Your City Series, at the recently held Hollard Sport Industry Awards that took place at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg on Friday 22 November. This award comes five years after Stillwater Sports, one of South Africa’s leading sports marketing agencies, conceptualized and produced the first event in the series, in what has become a phenomenon on the South African sporting landscape. According to Michael Meyer, founder of the series and Managing Director of Stillwater Sports, receiving the award is a humbling experience. “When we created the first event with its huge focus on innovation in road running, it was a true challenge. But within five years, the series is a tremendous success for our sponsors, and we continue to focus on the superb experience that each and every entrant has when entering our events.” “It’s a great honour to receive the Hollard Sport Industry Award for the FNB Run Your City Series,” says Dezroy Poole, Stillwater Sports Director. “Our team puts in a lot of time pre, during and post event. Seeing hard work pay off on event day truly is a special experience. Receiving an award for it is the cherry on the cake.” Commenting on the award Agne du Plessis, Stillwater Sports General Manager: Road Running said: “Hosting four mass participation road races (three in South Africa and one in Mozambique) annually is a massive challenge that we gladly accepted and proudly delivered on. We’re blessed with a fantastic team, incredible sponsors and partners, and amazing world class athletes. It’s a winning recipe.”

As a mass participation road race series, the FNB Run Your City Series consists of four events that take runners on a memorable journey through the streets of its host city, highlighting iconic landmarks while featuring lively performances by leading performing arts groups. Each event also features an “elite racing” element with local and international star athletes vying for their share in an impressive prize purse. In 2019 the FNB Run Your City Series boasted close to 40 000 runners in the series which includes the: 1. FNB Cape Town 12 ONERUN 2. FNB Joburg 10K CITYRUN 3. FNB Durban 10K CITYSURFRUN 4. FNB Maputo 10K CITYRUN Follow us on Face Book: Stillwater Sports Follow us on Twitter: @StillwaterSport

26 November 2019

tame TIMES Christmas BE CAREFUL OF SCAMMERS Outreach for the homeless POSING AS CITY OFFICIALS

One person at a time, one day at a time, and one project at a time, you can make a difference that will leave a lasting impact on the world. This year, tame TIMES wants to make a difference by reaching out to the homeless for them to also have a good Christmas day and feel special. We will be doing a Christmas Outreach Initiative Drive on Saturday afternoons in Alberton, JHB South, Bedfordview and Boksburg.

We are encouraging the community to please donate items such as canned foods, clothing, blankets, toys, sanitary towels and much more. We started our tame TIMES Christmas Outreach Initiative Drive the past Saturday by donating goods to a group of homeless people living under bridges in Verwoerdpark in Alberton. We are looking forward to reaching out to many more in the weeks to come.

The festive season is approaching and many scammers are sharpening their tricky ways to rob people of their belongings, particularly money. As such, the City continues to caution its residents of the scammers who are already out there, ready to trick people into giving them money under the pretext that they are City of Ekurhuleni employees. Recently, the City experienced a ransomware attack, which is a malicious software that cyber criminals can use to either block or threaten to publish your data unless a sum of money or ransom is paid. The most common way ransomware enters corporate networks is through email,

scammers often include mischievous links or attachments in emails that look harmless. Since the beginning of the year, the City has been inundated with complaints from people who have been scammed of their monies by people pretending to be municipal officials. Many victims were made to believe that they won a tender to supply the City with 240L waste wheelie bins. Therefore, they were lured into depositing large amounts of money into a bank account that was purported to belong to the City. Meanwhile other residents had strangers walking into their premises posing as City officials who monitor water or electricity meter boxes and ultimately robbed them.

Inspiring youth to make a career out of football Two weeks ago tame TIMES attended a Jabez Football game in the south of Johannesburg to meet founder of the Jabez Football Club, Lyle Bennett to see how he develops our youth in fulfilling their football dreams. Lyle Bennett a soccer player started the Jabez Football Development Centre in 2009 after an injury cut short his playing career. FC Jabez football club accommodates ages 4-12 years old through their Grassroots development structure. FC Jabez’s objective is to develop quality soccer players in the South through their SAFA approved development model to feed into their academy structure ages 13 and up. This will give players the opportunity to potentially play in Europe, the Club has recently formalized an agreement with the BEAB Sports agency. Speaking to Bennett tame TIMES learned that he is passionate and inspired to

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make the youth in the area football super stars. “My passion for developing the Youth inspired me to start the Club, allowing as many players to experience this beautiful game,” added Bennett . tame TIMES spent a few minutes watching a pre-season game where over 120 players from different ages played at the Rand Water Zwartkoppies Sports And Recreation in Eikenhof. “Over 65 players are playing in local PSL youth academy’s and I am excited to mention that one of our soccer boys is moving to Germany . He has been playing for us since the age of 5. Another player has been with us since 7 years of age and later played for Kaizer Chiefs’ first team. He is now 16 and he is playing in the MBC project,” said Bennett. “We want to give kids opportunity to be out of the house and on the field getting practice, working on their skills and just being active,” added Bennett

26 November 2019

Jeppe High School for Boys Remembrance Day service

On Monday, 11 November, Assumption Convent School principal, Neville Workman, and the head prefect, Genevieve Reid had the privilege of attending the annual Remembrance Day Service at Jeppe High School for Boys. This marks 101 years since the armistice was declared and the 1st World War finally came to an end. This is a very special occasion and one can literally feel more than 120 years of history of this extraordinary school.

Each year, at the Remembrance Day ceremony, the head master reads out the names of all the school teachers and past pupils who have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives in battle for their country, South Africa. A very emotional ceremony is brought to a conclusion with the laying of wreaths whilst a Jeppe piper plays the haunting lament, “The Flowers of the Forrest”.

SAPS takes time to educate children about safety Learners from Tom and Jerry Nursery School and Aftercare in Primrose East, and Little Shine Day Care in Delport informal settlement, received a special visit recently. Officers from the Primrose Police Station and members of the Primrose SAPS Crime Prevention Youth Desk visited the schools to teach the children about a number of crimes that affect children and what steps to take should they ever be a victim of

crime. “At both schools the learners were taught an easy way to remember the Child Line number,” said Sgt Styles Maome, communications officer for the Primrose police. The children were entertained during the visit by an appearance by Mr Monkey. “We hope to visit more schools to sensitise our children about crime and how to report it,” said Maome.

26 November 2019

Joburg goodbye after three years as first citizen BY PENWELL DLAMINI

Had the DA secured the majority of votes in the 2016 local government elections, Herman Mashaba would not have survived even a year in office. This is how the outgoing Johannesburg mayor summed up his attitude towards the DA after his three years at the helm of the country’s largest economic hub. Mashaba resigned both as DA member and mayor of Joburg last month after a tumultuous tenure running the city. “I will be a free man,” a jovial Mashaba declared in an interview with Sowetan at his office in Braamfontein. Mashaba’s term as mayor has been punctuated by controversies, especially his perceived negative sentiments towards foreigners and his suspension of senior managers. There were also efforts to remove him from office. But none of these gave him sleepless nights. His main troubles, he said, came from the party that placed him as a mayoral candidate. His administration is an amalgam of Inkatha Freedom Party, African Christian Democratic Party, United Democratic Movement, Congress of the People and Al Jama-ah, which formed a coalition government. Jama-ah later pulled out. The EFF supports the coalition on issueby- issue basis in the council. Mashaba said it was the DA that made his job harder. This, he said, became more pronounced when he absorbed over 3,700 security guards into the city’s payroll. “I don’t want any association with the DA. I thought the DA, when it talks about one South Africa for all, they meant it. But they were against my pro-poor policies. When I raised this matter with them, they said to me it is not DA policy. I said to them go and make it your policy, us as the city of Johannesburg we are going to in-source. “I was lucky that I was not answerable to the DA but the multi-party government

.The DA has been a difficult partner from day one. They thought they were going to micro-manage me and I refused. If the DA had received the majority votes during the 2016 elections, I would not have survived a year. I would have resigned in the first year [in office]. I had ideas that were pro-poor, theirs was targeted at [serving] the rich. “Some of their caucus members complained that I was spending money on people who are not paying taxes. I took it as an insult.” Despite facing such resistance within the party, Mashaba said he was grateful for leading Johannesburg for three years. He survived three attempts by the ANC to remove him from power. “It has been a privilege. I take myself to be one of the most fortunate human being in life. “To be given an opportunity to serve my country with no knowledge of politics, and to run the most complex multi-party government. “It was very difficult. The EFF did not actually want me because of my capitalist tendencies. “I was thrown into this. The DA never prepared me. I was never part of the coalition negotiations process. The ANC tried to destabilise my administration. What I did was to make sure that I get coalition partners behind me. The only way I could do this was to negotiate in good faith.” Mashaba said he has increased the city’s capital expenditure from 51% when he took over in 2016, to 71% in 2019. This enabled the city to make a dent on its infrastructure backlog, which was put at R170bn. This week he conducted a sod-turning ceremony of the new Lutz substation in Honeydew worth R105m.

A special ‘Movember Bruncheon’ of Brotherhood by Siphesihle Vazi

were had with fellow “brothers” to engage and connect on socio topics of well being which included a talk on mentorship by Siphesihle Vazi, a talk on Selfidentity by musician and radio personality Mthokosizi “Mablerh” Cele, as well as Depression and mental health by author and entrepreneur Penuel Mlotshwa. This special gathering of brotherhood ended off with a special touch and long term impact driven purpose whereby the guests pledged towards purchasing a sports’ kit for a boy in juvenile. A trip to present the sports kits and meet the juvenile boy beneficiaries is scheduled for February 2020 as the next touch point of the initiative. “Think it’s important that men acknowledge that every boy child needs a mentor in this society. Boys grow up to be men, and the men also have their challenges and need a system or brotherhood that can influence their sense of well being in a responsible manner, but also allow them to feel safe to share journeys and learn from each other on how to cope with the mental health challenges “ - Said Siphesihle Vazi.

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26 November 2019

The Lion and the Lamb Musical –

the Market Theatre’s Christmas special

The Lion and The Lamb, a hugely successful musical play originally created by John Kani and Barney Simon, comes back after a decade to open the festive season at the Market Theatre from Friday, 22 November – Sunday, 22 December 2019. John Kani will reprise his leading role in a performance that will see the telling of the biblically-based story of Christ’s life brought vibrantly to life on stage in the John Kani Theatre. Multi award winning director, James Ngcobo, will, for the first time, direct John Kani in his role as the main narrator in what promises to be an exhilarating reimagined production. Jazz and gospel powerhouse, Nokukhanya Dlamini, who was part of the original production comes back in her role as lead singer. The Lion and the Lamb is based on one of the greatest stories ever told. It is the journey of Jesus the child, the boy, the man and Jesus the son of God. It is a story for everyone young and old. The production was last produced by the Market Theatre in 2009 and received much critical acclaim. “It’s never easy to reimagine any classic but I am blessed to work with theatre giants like John Kani and Nokukhanya Dlamini who were part of the original cast. It makes my task much earier to undertake. My vision for the 2019 restaging of The Lion and the Lamb is to add young talented actors and musicians to blow up the musicality and acting in the production. I am blessed to have found some of the finest actors who will be taking the baton from John Kani in roles as supporting storytellers.

I am looking at breathing new life into a classic play, handled with the delicateness that it deserves and also to give emerging voices an opportunity to perform alongside a great actor like John Kani”, said James Ngcobo. (too many batons!!) “Since it was first staged The Lion and the Lamb has managed to deliver sold out performances. This speaks to the unparalleled quality production it has been and will continue to be. Audiences can look forward to spiritually charged evenings of praise and worship”, added James Ngcobo The narrative will be accompanied by a collage of traditional Gospel songs and songs from the International Gospel Songbook. Songs that are familiar to churchgoers and that celebrate the musical prowess of the country have been carefully chosen to accompany and underscore the stories from the parables. Some songs will be a direct extension of the stories. John Kani will be supported by some of South Africa’s best voices Nokukhanya Dlamini, Gugu Shezi and Nomfundo Dlamini. There will also be the highly acclaimed Lerato Gwebu, Lerato Mvelase, the singing sensation, Itumeleng Tshabane, and the brilliant guitarist, Avril Mkansi. They will all be backed by a four piece band under the musical directorship of the renowned musician, Tshepo Mngoma. In addition, the production will include a stunning set and accompanying visuals. Book your tickets now for a night to remember. Alternatively, book directly on www.webticket.co.za .

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SOUTH AFRICAN SPORTS LEGENDS TEAM UP TO SUPPORT GARY PLAYER INVITATIONAL The 36-hole tournament has for the past 20 years been the final tournament on the global Gary Player Invitational series, and is the major fundraiser for The Player Foundation’s selected beneficiaries Wings and Wishes and the Blair Atholl School. It’s a remarkable legacy that had Shaun Pollock in awe of the impact it has made for charity. “What The Player Foundation has done for charity has been remarkable. What Gary Player achieved as a golfer is one thing, and then when that came to an end the impact he has made through The Player Foundation is fantastic. He is so passionate and full of energy, and even though he is 84 it doesn’t affect the impact he is still having,” he said. Pat Lambie, who also played in his first Gary Player Invitational, was just as impressed with the longstanding charity impact of this tournament and The Player Foundation.

Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok Steven Kitshoff and an array of South African sports legends came together this weekend in support of The Player Foundation and its drive to make a difference for charity through the Gary Player Invitational at the Lost City Golf Course at Sun City from 23-24 November.

Brian Mitchell, and former Bafana Bafana stars Mark Williams, Jimmy Tau and Matthew Booth joined a field of men and women professional golfers and business leaders in the 20th anniversary of the Gary Player Invitational and to celebrate the over $64 million The Player Foundation has raised for charity, and its goal of reaching $100 million.

Kitshoff and fellow Springboks Bryan Habana, Akona Ndungane, Odwa Ndungane, Butch James, Patrick Lambie and Owen Nkumane as well as former Proteas cricket captain Shaun Pollock, International Boxing Hall of Fame member

All attendees spoke of their incredible admiration for the work of The Player Foundation and the 20-year history of this tournament in changing people’s lives.

For Kitshoff in particular, the Gary Player Invitational and its ability to use sport to change people’s lives resonates with a man, who after the Springboks’ Rugby World Cup triumph in Japan, has witnessed how sport can unite South Africa. “It’s been a crazy couple of weeks after the Rugby World Cup victory. South Africans just came out in their masses to share in our celebration and it was incredible to see. The team put in so much hard work and made so many sacrifices. It’s been an incredibly great journey,” said Kitshoff, who made his debut in the Gary Player Invitational.

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“I’ve heard so much about the Gary Player Invitational and I’m so excited to be here. Gary Player is so inspirational. When he talks it makes you just want to get up and conquer the world. It’s great to be a part of the good work of The Player Foundation and see the impact it is making in people’s lives,” he said. Odwa Ndungane said he is certainly inspired to do his part for charity this weekend. “I was ecstatic when I received an invitation. We all know the icon that Gary Player is, so to spend some time with him and then also see some good come out of it for charity and to help The Player Foundation is a wonderful opportunity. All young South Africans can learn from the amazing work done by The Player Foundation,” he said.