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Daveyton principal impregnates two pupils 09 APRIL 2019, WEEK 15
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“This man has taken advantage of young girls in the school and as community leaders we demanded for his immediate suspension after we received the information.”
The principal of Daveyton High School has been suspended with immediate effect after it came to light that he had allegedly impregnated two of the pupils in the school. Gauteng education spokesperson Steve Mabona confirmed the principal’s suspension to News24 on Friday, 5 April. Mabona said a delegation from the Gauteng education department, which included MEC Panyaza Lesufi, visited the school
on Thursday and served the suspension notice on the principal. “We will be offering counselling and support to the girls along with their parents,” Mabona said. “Our investigation is continuing.” Mabona said the allegations were reported to the department shortly before schools closed for holidays after the first term. “That made it difficult for us to investi-
gate and affected the process of gaining information. “But since the schools reopened, we acted as soon as we could,” he said. Mabona said any form of assault, sexual or otherwise, would not be tolerated at schools. “The MEC has been clear that the safety of our pupils is always a top priority,” Mabona said. EFF members, who had been picketing
outside the school, cheered as the police escorted the principal out of school premises, Sowetan reported. EFF spokesperson Sipho Watkins reportedly said: “This man has taken advantage of young girls in the school and as community leaders we demanded for his immediate suspension after we received the information.”
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09 April 2019
JUDITH SEPHUMA LEADS AN EDITOR ALL-FEMALE LINE-UP AT BIRCHWOOD A note from the
Queen of Afro-Jazz, Judith Sephuma, along with local songstresses Nokukhanya Dlamini and Buhlebendalo Mda, will be performing at Joburg East’s popular monthly music event, the Birchwood Comes Alive Jazz Evening, on 12 April at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. Internationally renowned, award-winning artist, Judith Sephuma, will headline the evening with singles from her multiple platinum selling albums that led to sold out shows in Europe, the USA and the UK. Joining Sephuma is vocalist, Nokukhanya Dlamini, with her Jazz, Afro-Jazz, traditional music and Soul sounds. Formerly the lead singer of Gospel group, Joyous Celebration, Dlamini released her debut album, Uyinkosi Yami, in 2001. Opening the evening is Buhlebendalo Mda, co-founder of acapella band The Soil, whose dreams of releasing a solo album are finally a reality. Describing her music as soulful and “Jazzy fizzle”, a mixture of genres that that match her every mood, she is set to release her debut al-
bum in August this year. Comedian and resident MC Hector Motivator, along with stand-up comedian, radio personality, TV presenter and actor Q Dube, will provide side splitting entertainment throughout the evening. Don’t miss this evening of stellar local entertainment with its all-female line-up of
musical talent on Friday, 12 April. Tickets are R450 per person or R4 500 for a table of 10; including a three-course buffet and table wine. Visit www.birchwoodhotel.co.za or contact Martin Mapunda on (011) 897 0024 or email sales4@birchwoodhotel.co.za to book or for more information.
The Easter weekend is upon us, a time where families spend time together for the holiday break. This is one of the busiest times for families in South Africa. Easter is an important event on the religious and Western calendar. After Christmas, it’s the tradition that most people in the world celebrate. It is a time for religious commemorations as well as a celebration rooted in cultural traditions, but regardless of its meaning, the backdrop is families reuniting. Families use the occasion to get together to share their customs or pass their religious beliefs on to younger generations. tame TIMES encourages each and every reader to send their opinion about what you think Easter symbolizes. Send your opinion piece to Garin.Joemath@tameTIMES.co.za We are looking forward to hearing back from you!
Devon kraai koning by SA Skaak Kampioenskappe Devon Smit, ‘n Graad 8 leerling te Hoërskool EG Jansen, het tussen 17 en 22 April aan die SA Kampioenskappe teen ander skaakreuse van die land deelgeneem. Na nege rondtes, wat oor vyf dae by die Kopanong Hotel en Conference Centre plaasgevind het, kon Devon juig van ekstase toe hy as die o-14 kampioen gekroon is. In totaal het 29 spelers van reg oor die land gereis om deel aan die
Kampioenskap te neem, maar Devon het koning gekraai deur sewe uit nege punte te verower. So kwalifiseer Devon ook vir die nasionale span en hy staan nou gereed om Suid-Afrika te verteenwoordig in vier toernooie wat gedurende die komende jaar gaan plaasvind. Benewens die toernooie in Indië, Spanje en China, gaan die hy ook in die Statebond-skaaktoernooi in Afrika deelneem.
Easter weekend activities for the family With a long weekend approaching fast, make sure you start planning some fun activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family. If you are staying home and will be in Joburg, make sure to consider one of the following! The Rand Show The Rand Show once again returns this year at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec from Friday, 19 April 2019 to Sunday, 28 April 2019. This exhibition has been around for the past 125 years, serving generations of South African families. With an endless supply of family fun events and activities - from live musical performances to an amusement park - this week-long event is sure to have you and your family spoiled and entertained! Where: Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec - on the corner of Nasrec road and Randshow Road, Johannesburg, South Africa When: Friday, 19 April until Sunday, 28 April • 10:00 – 19:00: Exhibition Halls and exhibits are open to the public • 10:00 - 21:00: Fun Fair and Outdoor Activities • 18:00: Gates & ticket sales close (no exceptions for late comers) Price: For more information on ticket prices, see their website. Easter Gin and Chocolate Pairing Gin and chocolate lovers (and we all know there are thousands of you) can make their way over to the Easter Gin and Chocolate pairing taking place at Time Anchor Distillery in Maboneng over Easter, from 13:00 to 15:00 on Friday, 19 April. People attending the pairing will arrive and be seated, followed by a tasting of 3 Mirari Gins paired with delicious chocolates. This will also include a discussion of the fascinating world of craft distilleries and Gins and of course, more gin. Where: Time Anchor Distillery, Maboneng When: Friday, 19 April 2019 at 13:00 - 15:00
Price: Check the Facebook page for more information. Chicago: The Musical One of the most popular and successful international musical shows of all time across the world, this glamourous, vibey show is filled with catching songs and breath-taking choreography. Finally making its way to Joburg during April, you are sure to be entertained by ‘all that jazz’! This is a MUST! Where: Montecasino, Johannesburg When: Saturday, 20 April @ 15:00 and Sunday, 21 April @14:00 Price: R200 - R400 @ Computicket Montecasino Bird Garden This one is for young and old! If you haven’t been to visit the incredible and beautiful Montecasino Bird Garden, make sure this is on your to-do list this Easter! There are beautiful walkways past countless exotic colourful birds, an impressive cycad garden, a frog room as well as the longest snake in the world! The bird garden also houses other unusual mammals like sloths and lemurs, which we don’t get to see every day here in South Africa. The Flights of Fantasy show is definitely not something you should miss after spending time walking around – with birds following commands as the instructors entertain the audience. This show is any day at 11:00, 13:00 or 15:00. Where: Montecasino, 1 Montecasino Boulevard, Fourways, Johannesburg. Price: Under the age of 2 years - Free Children (2 – 12 years) - R55 Adults (13 – 59 years) - R80 Pensioners (60 years and over) - R55
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09 April 2019
BIRCHWOOD HALF MARATHON ANNOUNCED AS CGA CHAMPIONSHIP RACE
The provincial athletics organization, the Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) Road Running Commission, have recognized the annual Birchwood Half Marathon as an official championship race for the 2019 CGA Half Marathon Championships. Aligned with the CGA’s mission of developing local athletes, the fast, flat route starting and finishing on the grounds of the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg will take place on 14 April. Now in its ninth year, the Birchwood Half Marathon has had sell out races for the past three consecutive years with 4 000 participants of various fitness levels setting out to tackle the 21.1km, 10km and 5km races. “It is an honor to have our race recognized by the CGA, an organization with values similar to our own, as an official 2019 CGA Half Marathon Championship race. We look forward to working with the CGA and our sponsors in growing the Gauteng road running community this year,” says Birchwood Half Marathon Race Director, Kate Wood. Central Gauteng Athletics is an organization and forum that strives to achieve growth and increase the level of competitiveness in road running, cross country and track and field activities
within local communities through mass participation and talent identification programs. In partnership with SANI Fleet Rental, S4 Auto, No Finance Cars, Garbie and the City of Ekurhuleni, the Birchwood Half Marathon is focused on encouraging a healthy lifestyle. Taking place on
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the 52 sprawling hectares of Birchwood Hotel’s beautiful gardens, the race and day’s activities are geared toward a fun day out for the whole family; including live music, activities for the kids, sports massages and spot prizes. Starting at 6:30am (21.1km and 10km) and 7:30 (5km), the first 2 000 runners For the first time since the events inception in 2001, South Africa’s largest Women’s Day Celebration, the Totalsports Women’s Race will be hosted on one day (Friday, 09 August 2019 / National Women’s Day) across three major cities (Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban). “We are extremely excited to host the Totalsports Women’s Race on one day across three cities,” says Agne du Plessis, Stillwater Sports General Manager: Road Running. “In previous years the event would kick off in Durban in July before heading to Johannesburg and Cape Town. This year we will triple the fun on National Women’s Day with women from all walks of life in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban uniting to take on a
or walkers to enter receive a long sleeve moisture management t-shirt and all finishers will receive a medal. Entries are R230 for the 21.1km, R150 for the 10km and R70 for the 5km and no entries will be sold on the day. To enter the race or for more information, visit www.birchwoodhalfmarathon.co.za. 5km or 10km road run (or walk) in support of PinkDrive.” “The Totalsports Women’s Race is a fun filled Women’s Day celebration that encourages a healthy lifestyle and supports PinkDrive,” says Patrick Singh, Head of Totalsports Marketing. “We are proud to host South Africa’s largest Women’s Day celebration and extremely excited to be doing so in three major cities on one day in 2019. This year we will emphasise the message that we are #StrongerTogether. People run for various reasons, irrespective of the reason we’d like to invite all women (grandmothers, aunts, sisters, mothers and daughters) to run united as we support PinkDrive and raise awareness around breast cancer because we are #StrongerTogether.”
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