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Stepping Stone Hospice patient returns home A 41-year-old patient of Stepping Stone Hospice, Nchemty Ozongashu, has returned to his beloved homeland, Cameroon, after spending six weeks in the hospice’s in-patient unit in New Market Park. Nchemty, a worker for Green Peace, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in January 2018 and after various treatments in Cameroon, he came to South Africa earlier this year to seek treatment and appropriate palliative care. ‘During his stay with us, we got to know a very intelligent man, a humble man with a very strong personality,” says Stepping Hospice sister, Margi Bollman. Seen here is Hospice CEO, Tersia Burger, saying goodbye to Nchemty Ozongashu as he prepares to return to Cameroon.
wish to return to Cameroon, and we started the planning to get him home. We believed that he was stable enough and after the various doctors who had treated him in South Africa, gave him the clearance to fly, the time came to say goodbye,” Sister Margi explains. A doctor was flown in from Lagos to accompany Nchemty on his journey, a trip funded by his employers. During his stay in the unit, Nchemty was supported by his uncle Philemon and his work colleagues from Green Peace. “We were sad to see him go but also grateful that we were able to help him return to his land, where he wants to spend his last days,” says Tersia Burger, CEO at Stepping Stone Hospice.
“Two weeks ago he expressed a
Shoot-out in Rosettenville leaves officer injured 7th and 8th of Sept 2019
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The Henley Wine, Art, and Music Festival returns on the 7th and 8th of September 2019. The festival will kick off on Saturday morning with wine tasting and art exhibitions at various venues in and around Henley on Klip. Both the art on display and the wine available for tasting will be for sale. Saturday night will feature another spectacular concert with music ranging from popular film and television themes, musicals, pop and rock hits, and even gaming music. The girls from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy will once again entertain the audience as well. Sunday will feature a fun pet walk and classic car exhibition with more wines and art available at all our venues. Please visit our Facebook page or website for more details and information about artists exhibiting and performing at the festival as well as wineries represented at this year’s festival.
A JMPD officer was shot in his hands following a shoot-out on the corner of 10th Avenue and Rosettenville Road on Friday afternoon , 2 August. According to Captain Jeff Phora, Moffat
View SAPS spokesperson, a JMPD officer was shot while pursuing suspects. He was airlifted to a hospital for further medical attention. His condition is unknown at this stage.
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A LETTER TO THE
EDITOR Dear Editor, What could’ve turned into another criminal incident that we are all too familiar with, turned into a good news story that we don’t hear enough of. Last week I forgot my cell phone on the roof of my car and drove off from a petrol station near the Fresh Produce Market. Shortly after that I realised my blunder and returned to the station. The phone was nowhere in sight. I got someone to call my number. Although someone picked up my phone, we got cut off. Later that afternoon I got someone to call the number again. At that stage I did not expect anyone answer the phone as I had presumed that someone had stolen the phone. Surprisingly, someone did pick up. He explained that a driver from Clevelandbased Kayley’s Belgium Chocolates, Bonga Mhlawuli had seen the phone on the road and had picked up the phone and later handed it to his manager, Max Dube in the hope that someone would call to claim the phone. When I met with Mr Mhlawuli and Mr Dube, Mr Dube explained how his driver constantly checked if someone had called to claim the phone as he was most concerned that someone had lost their phone. Mr Mhlawuli didn’t have to return the phone but he chose to do the right thing! This simple act of kindness has reignited my belief in humanity. In a world of negativity and bad news this thoughtful act demonstrates that we are surrounded by decent and caring people who make this world a better place. Thank you Bonga Mhlawuli for being one of the good people!
WOMEN TRAVELLERS MOST VULNERABLE intentional homicide of women as well as non-partner sexual violence. Charnel Hattingh, National Marketing and Communications Manager at Fidelity ADT, says unfortunately many tourists do not realise the risks of walking alone or at night in many parts of our cities. Hotel owners and B&B establishments do need to emphasise the risks and ensure their visitors follow some common sense guidelines to remain safe.
On the Women’s Danger Index 2019, compiled by travel bloggers and researchers, Asher and Lyric Fergusson, South Africa has been ranked as the most dangerous destination for solo female travelers. Various factors were taken into account and South Africa scored the worst on safety to walk alone at night,
She suggests the following security protocols for guests: • Familiarise your visitors with the contact details for the police/emergency services in your area. • Advise them where the nearest hospital is located. • If you have a security system in your B&B, ensure guests are aware of how it works. • Advise tourists to leave their valuables at the place they are staying when they are out sightseeing. • Advise your guests which crime hotspots to avoid. • Advise guests not to sightsee alone but rather to go out in groups or with
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a reputable tour operator. • Advise guests never to withdraw money at night at isolated ATMs. “Criminals know tourists and out-oftowners are usually relaxed and not always on their guard. Make sure they have the relevant emergency numbers pre-programmed on their mobile phones. By following these simple security protocols your visitors will be able to have a far safer and relaxing break in our country,” concludes Hattingh
Mense is moeilik soms. Jy kan probeer vriendelik wees en tegemoedkomend maar met party mense is daar net nie salf aan te smeer nie. Ons het so ‘n dametjie by die kerk. Kyk, sy sing pragtig. Maar toe ek nou die dag gaan saam oefen met ‘n klomp dames vir die kerkkoorfees, was sy so onbeskof. Sy groet nie eers nie maar sê net:” Ou tannies kan nie sing nie so hoekom julle hier is weet ek nie. Maar nou ja, ek is seker nie die baas nie”. Ek was so verontwaardig en dominee probeer net vure doodslaan. So is ons klomp “ou tannies” op die koorbankies met die diva. Niemand geniet die musiek nie want orals waar ons moet sing kla sy dat dit deel moet wees van haar solo. Sy gaan nog so aan toe vererg my vriendin Magda haar heeltemal en sy draai om na die meisiekind toe en sê:” Luister my kind, jy is nou ‘n verleentheid vir jou dierbare ouers. Gedra jouself man, jy is niks beter as die ander mense hier nie”. Sjoe, die meisie se oë word so groot soos borde en haar hele gesig is bloedrooi. Sy maak haar mond oop en trap terug om met ‘n tirade te begin maar sy trap te vêr terug. Sy trap van die koorbankie af. Met arms wat swaai en ‘n mond vertrek van die skok val sy agteroor. Jy sien net blomme en potte vlieg. Die potte was blykbaar gereed gewees vir die fees. Daar lê sy toe. Bene in die lug en die mini rokkie geskeur van onder tot by die oksel. So storm sy toe daar uit. Sondag was sy wel daar. Al die hoogmoed en houding weg. Tip - Hoogmoed kom altyd tot ‘n val.
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Laerskool Randhart se nuwe Two foreign suspects arrested in Palm Ridge for bribery skoolhoof word aangestel
tame TIMES het die geleentheid gehad om die nuwe hoof van Laerskool Randhart te ontmoet, Mevrou Marlene Gerber wat haar eerste dag op Donderdag, 1 Augustus begin het. Sy is al 40 jaar lank in die onderwys en sy het die eerste keer as onderwyseres klas gegee by Laerskool Generaal Chistiaan de Wet in Westdene. Mevrou Gerber bly al 37 jaar lank in Alberton saam met haar man. Sy het sy twee seuns wat albei getroud is. Voor haar aanstelling as hoof van Laerskool Randhart het Marlene die uitvoerende hoof pos by Curro Thatchfield Gekombineerde Skool beklee. Mevrou Gerber noem aan tame TIMES dat sy ‘n verskil wil maak in Laerskool Randhart. “Jy weet wat, ons leef in ‘n tegnologiese era, en ek dink ons moet tegnologie omhels. Omdat ons ‘n groot verskeidenheid ouderdomme het, tieners, onderwysers, as ook die wat al vir ‘n geruime tyd hier was. Dit is die impak wat ek hier wil maak en dan ook om mense te laat weet
dat onderwys gepaard gaan met verhoudings. Om nuwe verhoudings te bou, dit is die impak wat ek graag wil maak,” noem Mevrou Gerber tame TIMES vrae toe vir Mevrou Gerber hoe sy glo sy kan die jeug bemagtig en sy noem toe: “Kyk die onderwys was, is en sal altyd ‘n baie belangrike gedeelte van ‘n kind se lewe wees, maar vir ‘n kind om regtig onderwys te omhels , moet hulle dit nuttig vind vir hulself. Hulle wil weet, dat as ek dit ken, hoe kan ek dit gebruik, so jy moet jou onderwys as relevant beskou vir die kind. Hulle wil dan ook weet hoekom hulle miskien, simbole doen, dan moet jy vir hulle verduidelik dat hulle, op so ‘n manier hul brein ontwikkel. Dit leer jou dan ook oor probleemoplossing, jy benodig relevante elemente in onderwys, en natuurlik met die pop industriële revolusie wat plaasvind,” sê Mevrou Gerber. tame TIMES wens vir Mevrou Gerber alles van die beste toe by Laerskool Randhart en hoop sy gaan nuwe hoogtes bereik.
Armed robbery and shooting at Lemon Tree
A shooting and robbery took place at the Ocean Basket in Lemon Tree Shopping Centre on Saturday evening, 3 August. tame TIMES arrived at the scene to get more information and was informed that five armed suspects entered the restaurant demanding money and valu-
ables from clients and shop owners. According to CPS Security, the robbery took place at about 7 pm. Emergency services were on the scene and fortunately no one was injured during the robbery. More information to follow.
Two foreign businessmen were arrested in Palm Ridge for attempting to bribe the Metro Police on 30 July While on patrol looking for drug dealers in Palm Ridge, EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) arrested two Pakistani nationals who offered them a bribe of more than R1 000 to overlook the fact that they were operating a business unlawfully. They business was running within a residential premise from a container on Tritonia Street in Palm Ridge.
“The two suspects’ papers were also found to be shady. Faced with the two offences, the duo decided to offer the DEU members a bribe of R1 530 to evade arrest and were immediately arrested,” Chief Supt Wilfred Kgasago, the EMPD spokesperson, said. The men were detained at Eden Park Police Station and charged with bribery as well as contravention of Section 49 of the Immigration Act. The arrested men, aged 22 and 42, are expected to appear in the Palmridge Magistrate’s Court soon.
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Young Equestrians Jumping For The Stars
by Candice Gracie
to always aiming for the stars (literally) have paid off. They have been selected to compete at the SANEA Gauteng Finals, to be held at Misty Meadows in Pretoria on 9, 10 & 11 August 2019. Makhosonke will be competing in the Team A Working Hunter & Team B Show Jumping. Dale will be competing in the Team A Performance Riding classes. They will be competing to secure their spot at the SANESA Nationals, to be held in September.
Dedication, hard work and tenacity surely has its rewards. This is evident in the outstanding results received by The IEA Elite equestrian team at the
SANESA Sedibeng district Qualifiers, held at Penbritte Equestrian Centre in Eikenhof over the past few months. Makhosonke Thabethe (15) & Dale Claas-
sen (14), two young and aspiring equestrian athletes from The IEA Elite have ensured that their long hours in the saddle, passion for the sport and commitment
The younger equestrians made certain that they too have their time in the spotlight. The “Level 0” riders have secured their spot at the Newcomer’s Challenge, to be held in conjunction with Nationals during the September/October public school vacation. Selemo Motswai (5) and Julian Grobler (12) will be representing The IEA Elite in the Working Riding, Performance Riding & Equitation classes. A great achievement at such a young age. The IEA Elite would like to congratulate their equestrian team for a great SANESA 2019 season, and we look forward to watching you strive for gold at the Finals!
Ladies with disabilities to take their first swing
In the spirit of Women’s Month, the South African Disabled Golf Association’s First Swing Program, Canon SA and Beyond Ability Talent Solutions are inspiring women with disabilities to step out of their comfort zones and
learn the game of golf. About 20 women with varying disabilities will have a platform to learn golf skills with coaches from the First Swing Program at a special Women’s Day event at Killarney Country Club on Friday 9 August.
The First Swing Program, of which Canon SA is a proud sponsor, teaches golf skills to people with disabilities. The primary focus of the program is on rehabilitation and psychological development of disabled children. The program is operational in more than 35 schools across the country, with some 750 children benefitting every week. The program also arranges several inter schools and provincial tournaments throughout the year to give the young players an opportunity to participate in competitions. One of the First Swing program’s talented young players, Ignation Douries will be at the Women’s Day event to talk about how playing golf has helped him shift his mindsets, improve his physical wellbeing, and importantly believe in himself. The First Swing Program’s PGA coaches, Prince Modiba and Barend Knoetze as well as two disabled golfers, Ernst Conradie and Curtley Roberts will also be on hand to give advice and encouragement. Sponsoring the First Swing Program gives Canon South Africa the opportunity to support three passions that are close to its heart; children, local sport and people
with disabilities. “Playing golf has shown to have exceptional physical and emotional benefits for people with disabilities. During our association with SADGA, we have seen firsthand the positive impact of the program on the rehabilitation and psychological development of young people with disabilities. It is especially heartening to see the participants growing both emotionally and physically on a personal and sporting level.
“We are delighted to be part of the Women’s Day event which we hope will plant a seed in the minds of the ladies to take up a new sport that perhaps they never thought they could do. We would love to see more ladies with disabilities playing golf,” says Dana Eitzen, Corporate and Marketing Communications Executive from Canon SA which also sponsors the South Africa Disabled Golf Open that attracts some of the world’s best golfers with disabilities from around the world. This year, two women competed in the Canon South Africa Disabled Golf Open, including Charlene Pienaar who was the only blind lady golfer in the tournament.
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