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OUR FUTURE This month, as with every year during June, since 1976, the youth were placed high on the agenda of political, social, religious and other programmes. 16 June especially saw organisations, political parties and even social clubs address the concerns of the youth, call into memory the events of 16 June 1976, or have a party. So was it in Reiger Park as well, as it was across South Africa during the month of June. Politicians, churches, NGOs and the rest had functions, meetings, gatherings, parties and events - from fun days, with an agenda of educating, reforming and giving hope to the youth through fun activities, to serious lectures and also roadshows. Now there were those on both sides of the spectrum criticising the other side, with the one side accusing the other of not giving recognition to the real reason for June 16 and saying that those who only see it as a big party dishonour the memory of those who died for freedom - and the other side feeling that these freedoms were fought for so that we can celebrate them any way we wish. And it is between these two opposites that we should find our balance, in order for the memory of June 16 to take us into July and August and the rest of our lives, and into the future of our youth and community and country. It is true that June 16 represents a right to freedom of choice and all that comes with that. But, as all that comes with that then also represents the other side of the freedom coin - the right to celebrate (or not celebrate) as you choose. So freedom brings choice, and the choice of one might not necessarily please the perception of the other, but it is because of freedom that choice becomes the freedom of the one who chooses. However, as they hopefully teach pupils in LO (Life Orientation), with freedom comes responsibility. A simple example of this: Although you have the freedom of choice and you can choose to throw your rubbish anywhere in the street, pavement, or wherever - as a member of society and one who benefits from the environment (however small that benefit also might be), you have a responsibility to protect the environment so that the environment can remain healthy and stable enough to provide food and good conditions for you to live in. So although a freedom gives you the choice, such choice should always be considered not only in your own interest, but
also according to how it will impact others within society and the environment. This is not to say that, should society follow a lie, you should follow that lie; that is not responsible freedom, but being a conformist. So what do we learn from the different sides to the June 16 celebration perception coin? Do we say because they are young and it is for the youth we celebrate by having one big party? Or do we see only the serious aspect of the struggle and forget that in some part those of 16 June 1976 a l s o fought for people to have the freedom to enjoy what they are doing? The balance lies in this: If there was an absence of a need and one sacrificed comfort and one’s own personal needs and wants to ensure that that need becomes a reality, not only for oneself but for others, respect and an amount of honour is bestowed upon such action, and such action, if the need was great, should be called into memory so that the rest who benefitted can strive to emulate such behaviour and ensure that the same need, or other needs, are not restricted in future. So to use June 16, the memory of the day is to remember that our wants should not dominate the needs of another. So a balance will be for the youth to understand that their freedom was as a result of those who had hope and stood up for that hope - but for the older generation, or those who realize the extreme importance of the role the events of the day played in changing history for the better, it is to understand that unless we allow the youth to appreciate their freedom while having fun, the memory will become another constraint to their freedom. So for the future, let us enjoy the freedom, but with the necessary respect for the sacrifice to gain it - but also so we will continue to respect what was gained and ensure we care enough to consider the needs of the next person as well. [originally published in the electronic issue of the Reiger Park Bulletin]
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Now it’s their turn to star in their own movie.
Kids were in for an exciting treat on Sunday 14 June, when the Minions made a grand appearance at Carnival City. The crazy, loveable characters were there to promote their movie Minions which hits the big screens in South Africa on 10 July. Young and old fans came to meet their little yellow heroes from 09h00 at Carnival. South African movie fans have loved these charismatic yellow characters since they made their debut in the hit animation, Despicable Me. Now it’s their turn to star in their own movie. The story of Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment’s Minions begins at the dawn of time. Starting as singlecelled yellow organisms, Minions evolved through the ages, perpetually serving the most despicable of masters. Continuously unsuccessful at keeping these masters — from T. Rex to Napoleon — the Minions find themselves without someone to serve and fall into a deep depression. But one Minion named Kevin has a plan, and he — alongside teenage rebel Stuart
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and lovable little Bob — ventures out into the world to find a new evil boss for his brethren to follow. The trio embarks upon a thrilling journey that ultimately l e a d s them to their next potential master, Scarlet Overkill (Academy Award® winner Sandra Bullock), the world’s first ever female super villain. They travel from frigid Antarctica to 1960s New York City, ending in modern London, where they must face their biggest challenge to date: saving all of Minionkind ... from annihilation. Featuring a soundtrack of hit music from the ’60s that still permeates our culture today, Minions is produced by Illumination’s Chris Meledandri and Janet Healy, and is directed by Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda. Brian Lynch has written the screenplay and Chris Renaud serves as executive producer of the film.
Reiger Park recently added two new titles to its collection of achievements when two young people from the community won in both the male and female categories of the Mr and Mrs Johannesburg pageant. The main aim of this philanthropic pageant is to raise awareness and funds for the Infundo educare projects. This is how the organisers of the pageant describe its goals in their introduction document: “This pageant is a fundraiser for RoleModels Foundation (084422NPO). The Imfundo Projects of Rolemodels Foundation initiated and sustain Early Childhood Development facilities for children in disadvantaged communities, aged 2-6 years. By participating in this event, you are supporting this cause. Like Nelson Mandela, we believe that: ‘The best weapon you can use to change the world, is education.’ ” ABOUT THE WINNERS: Keanan Francis Keanan Francis, who recently turned 24, was born and raised in Reiger Park. “The modelling industry is fairly new to me as I have been a dancer for most of my life,” he told tame TIMES. “I started modelling roughly about a month ago when I entered my first competition, Mr Prime SA, and won my category on the 31 May. This was a huge surprise to me as I was competing against titleholders like Mr Mafikeng but still I came out on top. I then decided to enter Mr Johannesburg, which took place at the Premier Hotel Kempton Park on the Saturday 20 June - Bodean Peters, also from Reiger Park entered the Mrs Johannesburg. Both categories were tough, with introduction and interview rounds, as well as a question-and-answer section. The main aim of thiis philanthropic pageant is to raise awareness and funds for the Infundo educare projects. Bodean Peters Bodean Peters, who will turn 20 in July, has
been modelling for the last 10 years and has won numerous titles over the years. Over the last 12 months alone she has won Miss Centurion systems Soweto 2014, Miss SA Top Model 2014, Miss Cansa 2015, Miss Reiger Park 2015 and now Miss Johannesburg 2015. Bodean also does TV castings and has been featured in a Protex soap advert; she has also been involved in charity fashion shows. Just recently she was involved in the Dennis Lloyd fashion show in Pretoria in aid of young girls who cannot afford matric farewell dresses. Bodean and Keanan have basically become like a tag team over the last few months and will be working together as title-holders. Modelling is plenty of hard work and is not just about looking good - it takes many hours of hard work, preparation and practice to get to the final product. “There is a saying in the modelling industry that goes around ‘win gracefully and lose gracefully’ - that is what is being instilled in us,” says Bodean. Keanan and Bodean’s message for the youth “We all have different definitions of success,” they told tame TIMES. “Some say that success is when you have reached your goals; others say that success is when your signature has turned into an autograph. Well, honestly, success cannot be measured - it is a dimensionless quantity; success is a journey and not a destination If our today was better than yesterday then we have succeeded. If you cannot do great things, do small things in great way. Never give up on your dreams, as success might be around the corner when you decide to give up. Always look for the positive in every situation, as your circumstances do not define you or where you are going to.” Congratulations to Keanan and Bodean – Reiger Park is proud of you.
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By Bianca Mare’
A blessed youth week for CYM youth by Thomas Heynes
REACHES OUT IN JO SLOVO
Love Life Reiger Park, in partnership with missionary team, Youth for Christ (Ithemba) hosted a fulfilled youth Outreach Program at Assemblies of God Ministries in Jo Slovo Informal Settlement on 13 June 2015, with the aim of empowering, enlightening, ministering and imparting into the lives of the kids in the community. The day consisted of an action-packed programme which was formally opened with a prayer by the Father of the house, followed by a song item rendered by The Assemblies of God youth group. Thereafter, talks on the dangers of substance abuse, children’s rights and health issues kept the youngsters
intrigued. Then health professionals educated and informed them on services offered to the youth at the Reiger Park Clinic. Youth for Christ (Ithemba) ministered and shared hope in the form of creative arts through dance and drama relating to relevant issues dealt with on a daily basis, sharing the love and grace of God through their personal testimonies. Sue-Shenka performed a song item and Mirie eloquently delivered a poem. Meals and drinks were then served. The event was a great success and joy and gratitude were evident on the faces of the 200-plus kids who attended it.
SAN ANDREAS A sudden and destructive magnitude nine earthquake leaves California in peril as it tears through the state, leaving a horrible path of destruction in its wake. As it rips apart the West Coast bit by bit, Ray (Dwayne Johnson), a rescue-chopper pilot, tries to make his way to his estranged daughter (Alexandra Daddario) with his exwife (Carla Gugino) before it’s too late.
The Christian Youth Ministry (CYM) Reiger Park within the Uniting Reformed Church in Southern Africa (URCSA) ended off youth week on a high and blessed note. On Tuesday June 16, they had Bridgette Munnick as guest speaker. A Youth Worker from Westbury, Bridgette spoke on various issues including drugs, self-esteem and personal image. The rest of the week the CYM had a Bible study with the theme ‘’Whom shall I send and who will go?’’ conducted by Pilgrim Francois Samuels from Newtown, Western Cape. On Saturday they had a Supper fundraiser and raised over R6000 for the work they plan to do to enlarge God’s kingdom here on earth. The highlight of the week was the launch on Sunday 21 June. The service was attended by branches from Geluksdal, Kwa Thema, Brakpan, Duduza and the Vice-chairperson of the Regional Executive Committee, Mr. Mabuza. At the service 14 members were robed in Formal uniform and 12 members in Trial uniform. The URCSA is currently still in the process of rectifying the wrongs of the past and unifying the church as a whole in bringing together
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the white, black, coloured and Indian congregations. The move by the CYM, to be robed in uniform, can be seen as an historic moment within the church which is in the process of bringing together congregations previously separated by Apartheid. The Minister and Church Council of the URCSA Reiger Park congregation congratulated the members who were robed and prayed for them, “May God in His great power and mercy be with them in whatever they take on in future.” The members robed were: Thomas Heynes (Chairperson), Kirwan Markgraaff (Vicechairperson), Carmen Miller (Secretary), Levone Samuels (Vice-Secretary), Jennelize Markgraaff (Treasurer), Melany Cupido (Vice Treasurer), Chantle Markgraaff, Tyrral van de Merwe, Jody Smith, Lucky Pieterse, Justin Smith, Courtney van de Merwe, Evangelista Green, Raygine van de Merwe, Tyrell Snell, Deuolin Harris, Cammylynne Pinho, Carlin Harris, Caitlin Pinho, Jeromees van de Merwe, Shenay Samuels, Tamline Malgas, Juanrigue Speelman, Tyrique Miller, Dezario Solomons and Zinedene Visagie.
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A fatherless generation
Love, respect en By Tarryn Kelmovitz Where are our fathers? Where are the men we celebrate on Father’s Day as our breadwinners, our leaders, our pillars, our public-spirited men? Where are the fathers of so many children who spend Father’s Day fatherless and forced to come face-to-face with the reminder of their paternity, or the absence thereof? In South Africa, 47% of children grow up with absent but living fathers. The contributing factors to this statistic are often due to divorce and out-of-wedlock births. In our South African locations, out-of-wedlock births are most prevalent with almost 1 out of 2 children living in single-mother homes with mothers who have never been married. Children and young adults who were raised in fatherless homes suffer adverse emotional, intellectual, social, and behavioural effects. Children from fatherless homes are more likely to become poor, become involved in drugs and alcohol abuse, drop out of school, and suffer from health and emotional problems. For boys crime is a more likely
consequence, whereas girls are more likely to become pregnant as teens. If we reflect on our youth today, drugs, crime, and teenage pregnancy have taken a toll on our youth. We wonder how it is that we are losing our children daily to drugs, bad friendships that are linked with crime, and promiscuous behaviour from our beautiful daughters. We look at our children and our youth in disappointment and the state claims that they “don’t care.” Yet where are their fathers? Where are these men to tell their daughters that they are beautiful or comfort their sons with the words “I love you”? Fathers play such an important role in the well-being of their children. It is important, and much needed that men take on the role of being fathers to their children and fathers to the fatherless, even to children that are not family or related to them. This act is the Band-Aid and transformation needed for, and in, our youth. Let’s transform our fatherless communities to fathering communities.
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The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in partnership with the National Department of Public Works is embarking on Phase 3 of the contractor development programme which is part of the Expanded Public Works Programme. This programme is implemented as a joint initiative between the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality and the National Department of Public Works, wherein atleast hundred (100) aspirant contractors and (100) contractor supervisors are admitted into a comprehensive development programme in order to incubate and mentor them into fully fledged contractors with adequate administrative, technical, contractual, managerial and entrepreneurial skills that enables them to operate sustainable business entities. It is the intention of the EMM' contractor development programme that each learner contractor upon completion of the programme should have obtained an NQF Level 4 qualification. In this regard, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality invites suitably qualified candidates from designated community groups, representing the demographics, gender and more importantly from the youth within the municipal area of Ekurhuleni to submit their applications to participate in the programme. Appointments will be effected in terms of predetermined affirmative action criteria and in accordance with the Employment Equity policy of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION: • At least a Grade 12 Level qualification and/or equivalent qualification. A related post-matric qualification shall be advantageous. • At least two (2) years' experience in the construction and/or civils sector shall be advantageous. • Applicants shall have an existing registered business entity which is currently registered with CIDB grade 1CE, 1EB, 1GB or 2CE, 2EB, 2GB for the purpose of the learnership. • The business entity shall not have a turn-over of more than R80,000 per month. Business financials shall be required as proof. • Applicants shall not be under Administration and/or Credit Review. • Applicants shall provide proof of residence to confirm their domicile in Ekurhuleni' municipal area, and shall not owe municipal rates & taxes for more than 3 consecutive months at the time of the application. • Applicants shall have a valid driver's license and shall have own transport or shall have access to readily available transportation. OTHER APPLICABLE CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION: • Shortlisted applicants shall avail himself/herself to attend a compulsory briefing session, panel interviews, and quarterly feedback sessions to be convene by the Department of Economic Development when successful. • Applicants shall be willing to enter into a full-time contract up to three (3) years learnership in order to complete the programme. • Applicants may not have been involved in any or similar learnership programme. • Applicants shall have a valid tax clearance certificate. • Applicants shall participate in the National Qualifications Framework. • Applicants shall submit three (3) letters of reference from a Ward Councilour, Prominent Member of Community and/or Community Leader on official letterheads. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATIONS: • Applicants are required to submit a copy of his/her curriculum vitae (CV), Business Profile/Plan, atleast three (3) business references with contact details, certified copies of qualifications, identity documents, business registration documents, CIDB registration, tax clearance certificates, business financials as well as proof of residence within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality area which is not older than three (3) months. • Applicants residing with parents/relatives/siblings shall submit proof of residence with an affidavit to this effect. KINDLY SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: Ekurhuleni Business Facilitation Network, Corner Monument and Voortrekker Street, Kempton Park And/or Submit to: Mr. Neville Govender, Programme Manager or E-mail: Neville.Govender@ekurhuleni.gov.za
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nog ‘n fence Hello julle… lanklaas, nê?
Ja ek was mos ge-sensor last time. Die Editor het nie ‘n timeslot gegee nie. Ek het gevoel soos daai ou Etv late night movies (of speel hulle nog? Moet ma nie daai antwoord nie, netou weet ons wat jy kyk). Ja my tv was af gesit deur die editor met die laaste issue. Ai… maar laat ons maar die man ‘n break gee, hy het ook baie op sy plate – almal se left overs moet hy mee deal. Hy sê my die ander dag, as hy die een ding publish is hy die een se bra en die ander een se enemy number one, publish hy weer die ander ding is hy weer in daai een se sak. Hayibo mense! die is ‘n koerant, nie ‘n whatsapp message nie. Meen omdat jy die man van graad een af ken jy moet nou front page kry as kleinkind begin loop op een nie. Maar as julle stories het vir die man, skryf dit neer, of stuur ‘n email, of as jy nie ‘n email kan stuur of kan skryf nie, vra jou kind of kleinkind, of neighbour se kind om vir jou iets te skryf, en stuur jou storie met pics in – dan kom jou storie ook mos in. Hy limit niemand om julle stories te stuur nie. Maar anyway… Ja… ons weet die elections is weer naby wanneer? Wanneer Reiger Park ‘n nuwe fence kry. Elke election, without fail, kry Reiger Park ‘n nuwe fence. Dit was die shopping centre fence, die flats fence, die parky langs die clinic fence, die saal fence – onthou julle nog die Mbeki fence? Daai was op ‘n ander level vir daais wat nog kan onthou… as jy confused is oor die laaste Mbeki fence ding, vra maar die DA. So ons het potholes vir jare, geen speed-humps in strate waar mense mos dink dit is speed and sound, plekke wat donker is want daar is nie high mast ligte of ander street lights nie; nie genoeg dumping sights nie. Sekere plekke soos daar in Clarence September straat kan ons bietjie ‘n beter paved sidewalk kry sodat mense nie in die donker aande – want daar is nie genoeg lig daar nie – nie oor die klippe val nie. Maar don’t worry people, as long as we get our election fence. Everything is fine. Die nuwe fence replace even ‘n ou election fence – die een daar by die parkie next to the clinic. Maar dit is … was… youth month en ons het weer die speech gehoor en daai event en daai intervention gehoor. En dit is alles goed, en ek het geen problem met ons youth help nie, want as ons nie dit doen nie is ons future hopeless, maar wat van daais wat nie meer youth is en suffer? Wat van
die pa wat unemployed is so hy kan nie vir sy “youth” provide nie, en sy “youth” besluit om hom te disrespect en na die skelm drug dealer te luister wat hom tekkies kan koop en sy habit kan sustain as hy uitkyk vir die dealer? Waar is ons interventions en speeches en programs en support vir daai mense? Want as ons nie nou vir daai pa’s en ma’s wat nie meer youth is maar ook nie oud is gaan kyk en ‘n way maak dat hulle nou iets het om ‘n future vir daai selfde youth wat ons so programs en alles voor hou te skep nie, gaan ons youth het wat niks respect het vir wisdom van die ouer generation nie, want hulle gaan net meen ek het my eie way gesien, legal of illegal, so hoekom het ek jou nodig – so ek hoef jou ook nie te respect nie. En ‘n society sonder respect, is ‘n empty society. Ja… die councillor word weer aangevat omdat mense nie hoor as die ouens loud hail vir public meetings nie, en ja hy moet hulle sterker aanvat, even self saam met hulle ry sodat die job reg gedoen kan word, maar mense, as julle weet van ‘n meeting, hoekom kom julle ook nie? Baie mense sal sien alles is in ‘n gemors maar instead om bietjie tyd af te staan om saam te werk met die res van die community en meetings te attend om planne te maak, kyk hulle liewers wat Gieta nou weer gaan doen op sewende laan en verder skindr hulle van hulle neighbour of saam met hulle neighbour – dit is wanneer hulle nie complain hoe sleg die government is terwyl hulle self te sleg is om involved te raak en dinge te help change for the better nie. En moenie praat van die mense daar in Maseru nie, nee hulle is way te ryk en beter as die res van die locals om meetings te attend. Public meetings is seker maar vir die arme mense volgens hulle. Dit is behalwe vir Oom Mike, hy is seker maar arm van hart. Maar anyway mense, since die editor my met die laaste issue ge-sensor het, praat ek maar nou my hart uit… Maar ek het nou genoeg gesê ander mense wil ook nog plek in die koerat hê. Julle moet maar winter enjoy nê, nog net twee maande. En mense, maak maar daai extra sop, en koop maar daai extra brood, en as iemand lyk of hy of sy nodig, vra maar of hulle wil hê, as hulle offended voel, tough, jy doen dit nie omdat jy nasty wil wees nie, jy doen dit omdat jy life is vir jou community en vir mense in general. Love you all… ons praat weer.
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B’BURG PRINTERS & POTTERSHOUSE Outclass SA
MAKE ELDERS SMILE
By Bianca Mare’ On Saturday morning 13 June, Boksburg Printers, in partnership with the Potters House Ministries Outreach Team, gave back to the elderly folks of Reiger Park. They blessed our senior citizens with blankets and treats just to say thank you. Not only is this an annual event used by this corporate social investment project to keep people warm, but it has been actively operating since 1949, states Boksburg Printers MD Andrew Tinker. One of the key objectives of this initiative is to address the social needs of
the community and to make a difference by giving back to the surrounding communities. This event was successfully hosted by Pastor Wes and the Potters House Ministries Team, sponsored by Boksburg Printers and fully supported by Reiger Park Councillor Charles Crawford in honour of the elderly mums and dads in our community who are the forerunners of change and have helped shape, mould, correct, educate, raise and lead our society. Guest speaker Councillor Crawford and MD Andrew Tinker saluted our senior citizens, encouraging them to make the most of every
opportunity, to seize the moment, to keep loving and learning, to be happy, stay healthy and to keep imparting into the lives of the youth of our community. Pastor Wes stated that the very essence of business is not solely to make a profit, but to make a difference. Coincidentally, the Potters House theme for the year is based on a very relevant scripture that sums up the purpose of initiatives like these perfectly - Matthew 5:16 states: “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Hot stuff at the Winter Jazz fest By Andrea Bryce It’s not every lifetime you get the opportunity to experience four world acts on one stage in one night. But if Saturday (13 June) night’s Winter Jazz Festival at Carnival City – aka Jonathan Butler & Friends - is the last show I ever get to see, in any of my lifetimes, I will consider my world-act must-see boxes pretty well ticked. Any show that starts off with Judith Sephuma as the supporting act is going to be pure class, and it was. The diva dazzled with a few jazz numbers, and then “something ragga,” in her own words, with the upbeat and catchy Try - all from her new album One Word. Of course the evergreen A Cry, A Smile, A Dance had everyone singing in their seats. Her voice is in phenomenal FORM – if Sephuma had been the only act we’d seen that night, the audience would have gone home satisfied. I have loved Jonathan Butler since I was a teenager, and he hosted the show with such etiquette – showing off his massive talent while at the same time standing BACK for his guests to glow, first introducing Sephuma and then after an interval, the fiercely funky Euge Groove. The man cannot keep still, and neither can his audience. He’s a wizard on the sax. I have a top three for everything. Top three
artists, top three male vocalists, top three female vocalists … Oleta Adams has always been in my top three. She is all power for me vocally. And when she glided on to the stage all smiles, style and confidence, and sat herself at the piano, the audience was instantly mesmerised. Her fingers had barely touched the ivories and we were spellbound. Her performance was flawless – from her soul-wrenching rendition of Everything Must Change, which had me in tears, to a prayer that anyone who has a child will relate to, Adams was perfect. And then what everyone was waiting for – Get Here. I
c a n ’ t even imagine how many times since 1 9 9 0 A d a m s must have performed this song – but how she handled it, treating every
note like GOLD, shows the true worth of this performer. She sang it like it was the first and last time – and it was more spine-chilling than I’ve ever heard it. The band was tight and energetic, and held the festival together with accomplished ease, sending the audience into the chilly Joburg night with a finale featuring all four acts. [source: IOL]
By Alexandria Allan According to the founder of Outclass SA Masindi Siaga, OutClass SA started as a mere idea one day when she was a guest lecturer at the University of Johannesburg for the Strategic Communications first-year class. A student came up to her and asked her whether she would be able to mentor her and this was the day she went home, sat down and realized that there is a great need for mentors in the lives of youths today. We live in a world in which the youth is no longer driven to achieve their goals, to reach for their dreams, to be what they want to be – although often they don’t know how to take what they have been taught at university or college and apply it in the real world, because not many opportunities are made available to the youth. When applying for jobs these days, it’s all about experience for companies. How about helping the youth grow into a position? That’s all they want - growth. Wouldn’t it be nice if parents started encouraging and becoming the biggest cheerleaders in their kids’ lives? These days the youth needs pillars, pillars of strength to help boost them to be the best that they can be. So Outclass SA listened to this cry from our youth striving to make a success out of their lives and is now ready to help the
The only person standing between you and your dreams is yourself. youth reach their full potential. This is not just another mentorship programme. As stated on the website, “OutClass SA is a network of people that provide mentoring programs for ambitious youth living in South Africa. The program aims to form partnerships with local universities and the workforce to bridge the gap between studying and practical work experience. OutClass SA’s mentoring programs pair mentee candidates with selected mentors for a duration of 12 months each. During that time, mentees will participate in planned activities (a combination of both virtual and physical) to build their own self-awareness, develop personal and career goals as well as learn skills to succeed in the workforce. Within these activities, the mentees will have the benefit of the assigned mentor’s input and feedback. There will also be sessions allocated to personal consultation with the mentors; herein mentors are able to provide bespoke feedback and advice to the mentees. Ultimately, by taking part in the program the mentee builds selfconfidence and ambition.” Outclass SA’s founder Masindi Siaga did a short talk on what Outclass SA is all about for the Youth on the 16 June 2015 “Youth Day” at the Harambe Resource and Development Centre. This was a great opportunity for all youth interested in making a success of their future. Always remember we only have this one life to live and the only person standing between you and your dreams is yourself.
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Response to the “ANC Youth League” Messrs. Andile Mdepha and Brettley Jansen By the Harambe Board Members and Trustees
The letter publish by the Tame Time dated 29 May 2015, forwarded by Messrs. Andile Mdepha and Brettley Jansen, expressly structured to undermine the integrity of a group of people that is completely committed to community Development, is beneath the dignity of an institution we revered. Messrs. Andile Mdepha and Brettley Jansen it is evident that you are ignorant about community development, insincere when offering your opinions, motivated by your own selfish motives and not the community interest. Your repeated attack against the board members of the Harambe Community Development and Resource Centre (HCD&RC) and other NGOs serving the community is clearly motivated by your destructive nature and search for a sense of self-importance. This is one of the most dishonest and repellant examples of character assassination of individuals with Integrity. For Andile and Brettley to suggest that the Board members of HCD&RC are ignorant about the imperatives of Community upliftment programs are staggeringly false and contemptuous. However, for a matter of public record, we shall respond and also utilize the opportunity to educate you on the National Policy Framework for Managing Programs. In an effort to address your issues regarding accountability, we wish to inform you that the HCD&RC is carrying out its mandate in terms of the GovernmentWide Monitoring and Evaluation (GWM&E) system. The National Treasury issued the Framework for Managing Program Performance Information (FMPPI) in 2007. This framework outlines key concepts regarding the design and implementation of Management systems to define, collect report on and use performance information in the public sector. The HCD&RC is subjected to two Monitoring and Reporting systems that integrate planning with budgeting systems when cater for financial and non-financial information. In – Year implementation and monitoring of service delivery and the budget is conducted through the quarterly performance reports and the monthly financial report respectively. Harambe’s Year End reporting constitutes reporting on outputs against pre-determined targets and reporting on annual financial statements. As an Organization, we are pleased to inform the public that our Independent Audit Reports annually confirm that HCD&RC is in compliance with section 20 (3) of the Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act no. 25 of 2004), and is furthermore complaint to the Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act 29 of 1999). In fact Provincial Government has confirmed in writing on more than one occasion that Harambe is managed responsible and effective. For the public record, we include and extract from one of the recent reports of Provincial Government: “The Department hereby wishes to express gratitude towards the previous members of the board (Messrs: G. Fisch; V. Lottering; W. Newton and H. April). Your commitment and dedication towards community upliftment at Harambe Community Development and Resource Centre is highly appreciated. You have acquitted yourselves with Dignity and Integrity during your term of office”. This extract was authenticated by the editor from the full report. As a board we have always been of the opinion that Armchair Critics like Messrs. Andile Mdepha and Brettley Jansen are the backseat drivers of this world. Rather than doing something, they prefer to criticize those who do. “Critics are like the eunuchs in a harem, they know what others are suppose to do, but can’t do it themselves”. Sadly for all the impotence in their actions, their words still have the power to discourage and distract if we let them. Please note that the board members are serving Harmbe Centre voluntarily, without any remuneration. Challenges to Andile Mdepha and Brettley Jansen To this end, we challenge Messrs. Andile Mdepha and Brettley Jansen to provide the Reiger Park Community with their audit financial statements, annual reports during their office tenure, milestones for the past 12 months, past, present, and future projects, sustainable development initiatives, and assistance of any individual, organization or association in the community? Evidence to substantiate your answers to these questions, must, without any excuse or deflection, accompany your response. Kindly note the complainants have been invited in writing
to discuss their complaints with the board members of the HCD&RC. This meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday 24 June 2015 at 9H00 at the HCD&RC. Community members that need more information are more than welcome to set an appointment with the Centre Manager. We included a summary of some of the HCD&RC Milestones, which is listed below:Since we opened our doors in 2005 to the community, we have serviced 6 221 walk-in clients and beneficiaries, through our information and advice centre. In September 2005, we established a partnership with the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality ICT Department, which have been ongoing ever since. We have on numerous occasions been asked to intervene as Big Brother in challenges faced by fellow NGO’S, such as Early Childhood and Women Development in October 2006, the Centre for People with Disabilities in 2010, Reiger Park Child Welfare versus Boksburg Child Welfare in July 2012. Through the job placement program in 2006, we placed 751 unemployed individuals in permanent jobs, and have continued to place youth in various learnership opportunities. In 2006, we were nominated, after just one year in operation, in the American Chamber of Commerce Stars of Africa Awards. In October 2008, we received recommendation from the Department of Social Development, to coordinate the school uniform program across the Ekurhuleni Region. Our functions included onsite monitoring of the appointed sewing groups, and oversight of the disbursement of the R3 145 772.19, it cost government, to provide uniform packs to 7 050 Orphans and Vulnerable Children, during the 2008/2009 financial year. We were presenters at the 2nd World Development Information Day Conference in October 2008. We were, at the behest of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, been involved in the 2010 ICT Legacy program in November 2008. The Boksburg Development Trust was successfully launched on 25th November 2010. In partnership with the Department of Social Development, we up skilled 6 unemployed young men in a SETA NQF level 3 accredited carpentry training program, through the St. Anthony’s Education Centre, during the 2011/2012 financial year. They received their certificates on 5 December 2012. On 16th June 2012, in Partnership with Get Fit Stay Fit Training Club, we hosted the very first Health and Wellness Youth Day in Reiger Park. In August 2012, we were invited by the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, to participate in the Gauteng Carnival, where we represented the Indian/ Coloured Troupe at these festivities. From March – August 2014, Harambe Community Development and Resource Centre’s marketing and communications methodology was researched by 3rd year communication science UNISA student, upon which he based his thesis, which was submitted and appraised on 15th September 2014. On 16th June 2015, we again hosted, in partnership with Re-Imagine Reiger Park, a successful Youth Day. We have received favourable appraisals since the birth of the Harambe Community Development and Resource Centre, which have resulted in funding, partnerships, and sponsorships from the public and private sectors. We have been communicated with the community through various newsletters, newspaper articles, and social media platforms. We have over the years established numerous partnerships with NGO’s, CBO’s, FBO’s, Associations, and Corporates. We have endorsed a number of organizations and emerging SMME’s for the enhancement of the institutions. We are determined to stay open to the right opinions…… the voices of those who are genuine and the perspective of community members working alongside us. Community members should weigh the value of information that comes to them on the basis of the credibility of the source themselves. So leaders, lets develop the habit of weighing criticism according to its source before we react. At the same time let us cultivate a circle of trusted advisors around us who can speak truth from a proven track record and a shared vision.
A Public Meeting Held in Reiger Park WITHOUT the public by Clr. Charles Crawford. Driving with a loud hailer at 100-km a hour a public meeting was anounced at a time when every Reiger Park citizen were at work. Hier onderaan is die ander KWELLENDE VRAE wat die gemeenskap op die 7-de Mei - op’ie nippertjie teenswoordig kon wees en gelukkig die aankondiging op ‘n draai kon aanhoor - ook vir u wou vra voordat die vergadering oor die uitgee van POS toe in chaos eindig het en Councillor toe gladnie nie ons mees belangrike gemeenskaps behoeftes aangespreek het nie. VRAAG: Wat het geword van ons Reiger se WAGLYS wat behuising betref wat al opgetrek was vanaf die laat sestigerjare gedurende die tydperk van Mnr. Oberholzer ? VRAAG: Wat het u gedoen met die R10,000.00 gedoen wat Leon Schuster vir ons gemeenskapgeskenk het om ‘n sopkombuis te begin ? VRAAG: Councillor, ons oumense, DIE BEJAARDES die belangrikste gedeelte van ons liefdevolle gemeenskap, die glue wat verantwoordelik is vir’ie Values en Geloof in’ie gemeenskap wil weet hoekom jy van hulle vergeet het, wat van al die promises geword wat jy aan hulle gemaak het ? Clr. Charles Crawford, dis maar net 3-vrae van ‘n baie lang lys. Ten slote Councillor Charles Crawford hierdie gemeenskap is baie, baie ONSTELD . . . “de m*er in “. . . omdat u op die voorblad van die Boksburg Advertizer vir die hele wêreld, ja die hele wêreld gesê het dat ons hier in Reiger Park “ ‘n klomp varke “ is en OOK so leef deur hierdie Gemeenskap op ‘n VULLISHOOP uit te beeld. Clr Crawford laat weet asseblief Tame Times wanneer die volgende Public Meeting gaan wees. Baie Dankie.
Our so-called DA Ward Councillor Charles Crawford Regarding the letter published in the Tames by our “so called Ward Councillor” Charles Crawford and also the article which was published in the Boksburg advertiser regarding “Illegal Dumping” in Reigerpark. I was amazed at how the ward councillor seems to care about the community of Reigerpark, he most probably does but not enough as he does nothing for the community, actions speaks louder than words so they say. He highlighted the fact that their is illegal dumping taking place in our area and lack of service delivery but his hands always seems to be tied when it comes to putting plans into action. I have raised the issue of illegal dumping with the ward councillor before but had to go through the DA complaints website to get him to clear the rubbish on Erica street next to the park by the service entrance of the mine, which the mine security uses to patrol at night. The first incident created an infestation of rats on my property and later had snakes which actually bit my mother-in-law and she had to be rushed to hospital, I am again faced with an infestation of rats on my property whereby those rats are climbing into our cars and causing damage to our cars by eating wiring and creating nests,soon I will again have the snakes on my property (I have pictures to prove).This is extremely unhygienic and unacceptable as the people that live across this illegal dump site ,who cant even sit outside because of the stench that is coming from this illegal dump site Now I am not blaming him for the rubbish which is being dumped there by the community and he also cannot change the mindset of the community but I do blame him for not putting measures to prevent the community from dumping there illegally and not getting our basic service delivery from the Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality met as he is supposed to represent us as the community of Reigerpark. I have stopped numerous people who have dumped their and asked them why?, the same excuse that is always given is that the caretakers of the designated rubbish dump always sends the people away when they want to dump because the municipality does not take certain rubbish and it is also closer to dump there, than to walk to the designated rubbish dump. The only time we see anything getting done in our communities is when it comes to elections, I have also noticed the area which the ward councillor lives in Reigerpark is meticulously maintained better than the park which is used by the community in Summer, there is also a waste container placed for the people that want to dump there, so clearly we are not benefitting from the ward councillor as tax payers in the community, we see more being done in the informal settlements around Reigerpark than in Reigerpark itself. So before he says these remarks are “slanderous and untrue” let him prove to the residents of Reigerpark by putting plans in action and taking action by firstly getting the EMM to start cleaning our area and placing measures to prevent illegal dumping, how he is going to get that to stop I will be amazed because the people have gone to the extremes of dumping in the middle of the night, also he needs to get the owners of the mine to Fence off that area that is used as a service entrance or patrol entrance to the mine as it is also breeding habitat for criminal behaviour. This is my opinion and I am sticking to it. Concerned Reigerpark resident
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Possession of two Possession of drugs firearms On Thursday 18 June at about 5am, a 24-year-old male was arrested for possession of two unlicensed firearms - a 9mm Noringo pistol and a revolver with two magazines - as well as 16 live rounds. Both firearms had their serial numbers filed off. This came after police received a tip-off about illegal firearms at Ramaphosa Ext 2. The suspect was expected to appear in Boksburg Magistrate’s Court this week on charges of possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition.
SCAM ALERT
On Sunday at 5pm, three Malaysian siblings studying in South Africa had their bag snatched at O.R. Tambo Airport. The bag contained about R5 000, a cellphone and five passports (two expired and cancelled but containing their study permits). The criminals then called the last dialled number on the phone and offered to return the passports for a sum of money to be paid via FNB eWallet. R1 000 was paid and the suspects said the passports had been left at a petrol station with the attendant. By then the siblings had already missed their flight.
On reaching the petrol station, they found that only the two cancelled passports were there. The suspects then demanded more money in return for the rest of the passports. A further R900 was eWalleted to them, but they claimed not to have received the funds and continued to maintain contact with the victims (using the stolen phone). A case was opened with SAPS O.R. Tambo. Assistance was given by multiple neighborhood watch and CPF members from the West Rand and Ekurhuleni areas.
Reiger Park SAPS members received a tip-off about a drug deal on Sunday 31 May at 15h00. On their arrival at the address given to them, they found the owner of the house, a well known 33-year-old drug dealer and searched the place, finding 52 mandrax tablets, 60 CAT sachets and R3 650 in cash hidden in the firearm safe. The street value of the drugs found was estimated at about R4 920.
The SAPS were very grateful to the community members who gave them the information about this major drug bust; but, unfortunately, the case was not placed on the Boksburg Magistrate Court’s roll and the man was released without appearing before the court. The suspect was expected to appear in Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday 2 June on charges of dealing in drugs.
STANDING UP FOR CHRISTMAS AND EASTER OPINION PIECE BY PALESA YATES
most targetted by persecutors globally, with 180 martyrs a month worldwide; and claims that, in 41 of the 50 worst nations around the world for Christians to live in, Islamic extremists are the perpetrators of the persecution. [erlc.com] So, eager to stand up for their beliefs, about 300 Christians in Gauteng marched on the bitterly cold morning of Thursday 18 June to the offices of the South African Law Reform Commission in Centurion in defence of Christmas and Easter. Singing gospel songs and carrying banners, they handed over a memorandum and petitions bearing the signatures of over 50 000 South Africans urging government ABOVE: Concerned Christians of Gauteng took to the streets and marched against to keep Good Friday and Christmas Day on the proposed review of our Christian holidays - Christmas and Good Friday. They our calendar. handed over the memorandum of their grievances to the South African Law Reform The review of public holidays may sound Commission office in Centurion last week. trivial compared to the imprisonment of 50 000 to 70 000 Christians in North Korean It is not fashionable in 2015 for Christians religions, but it is actually discrimination labour camps, but it could be the thin to stand up for their religious rights. In against Christianity – something the end of a very powerful wedge. Thursday’s the United States, the greeting “Happy media is not that fond of reporting on. memorandum spoke of “a move sweeping our Christmas” is often sidelined in favour Christian History magazine, however, country that intends, little by little, to remove of “Happy Holidays” and in some cities says that 70 million Christians have been Christianity from society – as is happening nativity scenes are not allowed in public killed for their faith since the time of Jesus. in other countries globally.” Our country places. Apparently, this is done so as [christiantoday.com] Open Doors USA currently has 12 public holidays a year, of to avoid discriminating against other names Christians as the religious group which seven are political and only two are
REIGER PARK SAPS SUCCESSES Reiger Park SAPS conducted stop and searches throughout the week and arrest 69 suspects, of which the majority were for drug related cases. It seems that we are moving towards the right direction in the fight against drugs.
THE FOLLOWING, A BREAKDOWN OF THE ARRESTS: Theft from motor vehicle: ......................................1 Malicious Damage to property: ............................. 3 Assault GBH: ..........................................................4 Possession of illegal substance: ........................ 28 Discharging firearm in residential place: ............. 1 Assault Common (DV): ..........................................6 Contravening of protection order: ........................ 3 Possession of unlicensed firearm: ....................... 1
Christian: Good Friday and Christmas Day. The remaining three are New Year’s Day, Family Day and Day of Goodwill. This is in a country in which most of the people are Christians. According to the memorandum that was handed over, “In terms of the census in 2001 (the last census in which such information was noted), 79.8% of South Africans self-identify as Christians, 15.1% have no religion, 1.5% follow Islam, 1.2% Hinduism, 0.3% African religion, and 0.2% Judaism.” Ascension Day, however, has been removed from the South African calendar, while it remains on the calendars of Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Swaziland. As the memorandum points out, “in Turkey, at least 7 days of Muslim holidays are observed nationally and there are no Christian holidays; in Egypt, 11 Muslim holidays and 2 Coptic Christian holidays are observed nationally; in Slovenia, at least 6 Christian/ Catholic holidays are observed nationally each year and the same applies to Brazil.” Perhaps government should review some of the political holidays on our calendar, which – it can be argued – are rather susceptible to abuse as public relations exercises for the ruling party.
Dealing in liquor without a licence / permit: ........ 4 Malicious damage to property: ............................. 4 Common Robbery : ................................................2 Intimidation: ...........................................................2 Bossiness robbery and kidnapping: .................... 3 Theft:........................................................................3 Theft under false pretence: ................................... 1 Possession of suspected stolen goods: .............. 1 House breaking and theft: ..................................... 2
16 June with REI at Harambe
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Re-Imagine Reiger Park Initiative (REI), in collaboration with the Harambe Community, Development and Resource Centre (HCD&RC), hosting a Youth day Extravaganza on 16 June. The day kicked off with prayer and the singing of the National Anthem. Clr Charles Crawford then opened the proceedings by sharing his experience of 16 June 1976. This year Re-Imagine Reiger Park (REI) and members of the Harambe Community Development and Resource Centre (HCD&RC) celebrated Youth Day with approximately 800 students. A workshop to prepare the youngsters for the challenges they might face in future was conducted. Approximately 450 young people received career guidance and assessment, guidance on educational opportunities and
other life skills. Other activities on the day included a wellness clinic run by members from the Reiger Park Clinic, a fitness class by Yunata Andrews, dance performances by Cheslyn Henry’s R 2 Session, poetry, arts and cultural performances by the students. We especially placed an emphasis on career guidance this year, since we realised that a great number of our youth are uninformed on this matter and hence become lost when confronted with career choices. The proceedings started around 9:00am, with registration from 8:00am and ended around 4:00pm. At about mid-day, everyone enjoyed a scrumptious meal. The day was a huge success and ended with everyone joining the U-Turn youth group in praising and worshipping God. The children also went home with Colgate toothpaste and
a new toothbrush gift pack. As management of the REI and board members of the HCD&RC, we wish to express our gratitude for all the support received, especially from all our sponsors. Abrief background on REI - We are a registered non-profit organization, with a focus on Enterprise development, Education and training programmes. This, we do in partnership with company, called - The Pacific Institute, Sci-Bono Discovery centre, Outclass-SA, but to mention a few. We have recently joined hands with HCD&RC, to strengthen our approach to, and fast track social-economic growth within the Reiger Park community.
Bree Primary School wins the Gauteng Danone Nations Cup
15 June 2015 The Gauteng provincial championship playoffs in the under-12 Danone Nations Cup took place at the WJ Clements Stadium in Reiger Park on Saturday and from the word go there were only two teams in the tournament. Bree Primary School and Sonqoba Primary School, two of the most successful teams in Gauteng down the years, dominated their groups and met in the final. Sonqoba had made the final game of the Gauteng provincial finals in the two previous years, winning the 2013 final to represent the province in the National Finals. Bree were the last South African winners of the Danone Nations Cup World Finals in 2009. Sonqoba finished the group stages unbeaten, scoring 8 goals in their 3 games, while Bree Primary School started well by beating Christian Progressive Academy 2-0 but then got overconfident and drew with one of the weaker schools in the competition, Tsumbedzo Primary School, 1-1, and went down on penalties. Bree Primary School did just enough to win their group ahead of Christian Progressive Academy and advance to the final. The final game was a tight contest and Bree had the best chances in the first half but kicked a ball just wide in open play, then watched a free kick drift past the left-hand corner of the goal. The second half was a game of chess that saw both teams battle to get anywhere near the goal until the stroke of full-time, when Bree was awarded a penalty. The penalty kick was a decent one but thanks to a fantastic save by the Sonqoba goalkeeper they could not score. So, it was 0-0 at the end and Bree won the penalty shootout 2-0 to advance to the national finals which will be at the same venue on 27 June. Mr Devanand Kallicharan, headmaster of Bree Primary School and manager of the team, said he was delighted with the win, but also concerned. “We have a good team and the team played well during the tournament but I have a couple of concerns the first is that two of our top players who got injured in the first game of the Provincial finals so I am not sure if they will be fit
SOCCER HEROES: celebrate their win. TUSSLE: between a Bree player (on the left) and a Sonqoba learner enough for the National finals and the second is that we had a lot of good opportunities in today’s game and we were not able to score,” he said. Mandla Mazibuko, Mamelodi Sundowns scout and coach, was there to run his eye over the players and he said there was a lot of good talent on display. “Going into the final game,
Sonqoba were the favourites due to their precision in front of the goals but Bree Primary School played the better game in the final. I have identified players from all of the teams in the tournament and I will come to the National finals to see how some of these players play against the top opposition in their age group,” he said.
Danone Nations Cup Gauteng Results
Bree Primary School 2
vs
Christian Progressive Primary School 0
Christian Progressive School 1
vs
Tsumbedzo Primary School 0
Sikhulisile Primary School 1
vs
Nancefield Primary School 3
Nancefield Primary School 0
vs
Sonqoba Primary School 3
Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School
vs
Tsumbedzo Primary School 0
Tsumbedzo Primary School 1 (2)
vs
Bree Primary School 1 (0)
Arcon Park Primary School 1
vs
Sonqoba Primary School 2
Sonqoba Primary School 3
vs
Sikhulisile Primary School 0
Bree Primary School 1
vs
Michael Mkhwanazi Primary School 0
Michael Mkhwanazi Primary 1
vs
Christina Progressive School 3
Sikhulisile Primary School 0
vs
Arcon Park Primary School 1
Arcon Park Primary School 0 (2)
vs
Nancefield 0 (3)
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Our little soccer star Forming fitness habits strikes in Holland By Yunata Andrews
Shandre’ Campbell and 11 other boys were selected to represent South Africa in the International Robin Van Persie tournament in May earlier this year. The tournament kicked off with a two-day training programme at the Damlaan Schiedam Soccer Field and thereafter the actual tournament took place at the VDL Maasluis Sports Complex on the outskirts of Rotterdam, where the top ten soccer academies around Europe - and South Africa - displayed their football skills. Shandre’s dad Roshan Campbell, who accompanied him on the trip, proudly reported back that his son did him proud and placed his team on the map by scoring an excellent goal against the famous Totttenham Hot Spurs junior side, placing the South African ALL Stars 8th in the whole tournament. Shandre confidently displayed his talent and created lots of opportunity for his team-mates as they played against the international squads. The young sportsmen were given an opportunity to interact with the famous Manchester United’s Robin Van Persie and Darren Fletcher and former Liverpool star Emile Hesky. Not only did the boys get to experience Holland, go on a boat cruise, visit the Robin Van Persie Museum and meet world renowned soccer stars; but they also got to meet the Dutch king. Shandre was thrilled at the mere opportunity to get to play internationally so young and would like to thank all the people who made it possible for
him to realize his short-term goal. Little Mr Campbell has surely made his family, his team, his country and Reiger Park proud and will continue to work hard until he accomplishes his dream of playing international football. Mr and Mrs Campbell would like to thank everyone who supported and sponsored Shandre’ on his venture, namely: Stevies Butchery, Swissport SA, Bongani Enterprises, ERB Technologies, all the family and friends and, most importantly, God for giving him the gift.
Now that you know that you need to start exercising, get fit, be healthy and stay in shape, it’s time to form an exercise habit. We are all faced with the problem of forming exercise habits and sticking to them. A fitness habit is a valuable thing to have and it will help you stick to the realistic fitness goals that you have set for yourself. So where do you start? Eliminate “can’t, “I don’t have time,” “it’s too cold,” and “I’m not in the mood,” etc ...
always advisable to have a gym bag in your car). Stop with all the excuses and start holding yourself accountable for your health and wellbeing.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Every day presents an opportunity to get better. It is up to you to take the chance and make things happen. Happy Training!
Rather figure out what time suits you best to train and start making an effort. If your goal is to run every morning, go to bed with your running shoes next to your bed. If you need more motivation, sleep with them on. Don’t hit the snooze button - get up, put on your training gear (which you should get ready the previous night) and off you go for your run. If your goal is to exercise every day after work, pack your gym bag the night before and take it with you in the morning. (It is
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SPORTS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE 26 JUNE 2015 - PAGE 12
Reiger Park SAPS and EMPD embarked on a project of substance abuse awareness, as part of the Youth Month celebrations. On Tuesday 23 June, the four Reiger Primary schools participated in an under-13 Netball and Soccer tournament, with the aim of teaching the youngsters discipline, team work and responsibility, but also to start a program that will encourage healthy competition. Sergeant Phathela, spokesperson of the Reiger Park SAPS, addressed the learners, encouraging them to stay away from drugs and other dangerous substances.
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