MARCH 2014 EDITION
Tshwane working hard to repair damage caused by flooding
Recent flooding of the low-lying bridge in Lenchen Street, Centurion
Khuthadzo Nevhunama
Photo: Emergency Services
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
The City of Tshwane is one of many
At a media briefing on 17 March 2014, the
municipalities that have been affected by the
Executive Mayor, Kgosientso Ramokgopa,
continuous heavy rain and flooding in early March
announced that the City of Tshwane will prioritise
2014.The severe weather conditions have caused
the fixing of public transport roads, as these are the
extensive damage to roads and bridges,
most used routes. The repairs will delay other major
Stormwater
houses, and water pumps, pipes and other water
infrastructure projects such as the A Re Yeng bus
012 358 2111
infrastructure. The damage to roads and storm
rapid system. Current work on A Re Yeng will be
water systems has been estimated at more than
delayed by six weeks.
R124 million. The City of Tshwane will start with repairs at 44 800 identified homes that were destroyed by a severe hailstorm and continuous rain in the third week of March, helping the more than 179 000 affected residents.The repairs on the homes include replacing asbestos roofs and solar geysers, as well as broken windows.
Ramokgopa also committed the City of Tshwane to work around the clock to ensure that the tall grass along the roads is attended.
Please report all emergencies immediately to Tshwane Emergency services on 10177 or 012 358 6300/6400. Report faulty traffic lights at trafficsignalfaults@tshwane.gov.za Please report potholes at pothole@tshwane.gov.za
24-hour Call Centre
012 358 2111 / 080 111 1556 Water and Sanitation, Traffic Lights, Roads and
Customer Care / Credit Control 012 358 9999 Police 10111 Metro Police 012 358 7095 / 6 Emergency Services 10177 / 012 310 6300/6400
State of the CAPITAL ADDRESS Get a copy of the Executive Mayor, Cllr Kgosientso Ramokgopa’ s speech on www.tshwane.gov.za
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Tshwane UPDATE | Page 1 |
Have you logged on to eTshwane yet?
Khuthadzo Nevhunama
T
he City of Tshwane’s new and free online service, eTshwane, allows home owners, companies, property managing agents and tenants to view, download and make payments for all municipal accounts electronically from anywhere, at any time. The eTshwane service provides a full history of accounts and payments made since registration as well as lodging complaints, queries and compliments 24 hours a day. Customers must register on www.tshwane.gov.za to use the service. The eTshwane service can be accessed through various electronic devices such as cell phones, computers and kiosks. The City is urging all consumers to visit municipal customer care walk-in centres, which have been made available throughout Tshwane, to register themselves. How do I pay my account?
What is eTshwane?
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It is an online service and you have to register to make use of the service.
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It is a free, simple and secure way of interacting with the Municipality from the comfort and convenience of your home or office.
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You can view your City of Tshwane account, lodge a complaint or query and make payments to the City electronically 24 hours a day.
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You have a full history of all accounts and payments made since registration for etshwane.
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You can also receive email notifications to inform you of new
statements issued for your account and successful payments made through the eTshwane site.
How do I register to use eTshwane? On the City of Tshwane home page, click on the eTshwane button and then on the Register button and follow the on-screen instructions. To complete the registration process you will need at hand: •
Your City of Tshwane account number
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Your ID number
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Your personal details
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Your bank account details (optional)
What is the cost of the eTshwane service? While eTshwane is a free service, please note your bank will still charge you their normal fee for transactions should you make use of our payment options to pay your municipal accounts.
What measures are in place to ensure the security of information on eTshwane?
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The eTshwane team has made every effort to ensure that your personal and business information is protected by using the highest forms of browser security available today.
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The site is secured by Thawte Consulting to ensure that the
security certificates generated by the site are valid and secure.
Every time a City of Tshwane user connects to the eTshwane website, an encrypted and completely secure connection is made between your browser and the City of Tshwane servers, ensuring that your experience is safe and secure.
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When accessing the eTshwane site, look for the s in https:// at the beginning of the web address https://www.e-Tshwane.co.za or https://www.e-Tshwane.gov.za, and (on most browsers) the golden lock symbol padlock that will appear in the
The eTshwane service currently caters for two payment methods:
Payment via instructed debit order.
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If you are a Standard Bank or Nedbank customer, you can pay your City of Tshwane account directly from Standard Bank or Nedbank internet banking.
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Additional payment channels will be added at a later stage.
Can I use my credit card to make payments via the City of Tshwane service? No, the eTshwane service will only accept payments from bank accounts. I am an agent. What facilities are available to me? You can either register your client as a user under your profile or, if they have already registered, access your client’s account and conduct all of the regular functions on your client’s behalf (as per your own agreements and privacy policies with your client.) How do I register my clients? Once you have registered and been authenticated as an agent, you can register your clients. The request for registration will be processed and once the accuracy of information submitted is confirmed, you will be notified via email and thereafter the service will be activated for your client.
Naa e kaba o šetše o diriša ditirelo tša eTshwane? Seala Charles Masewawatla
Tirelo ya motatong ye mpsha ya mahala ya Toropokgolo ya Tshwane e lego eTshwane e dumelela bengmagae, dikhamphani, baemedi bao ba laolago dithoto le bahiri go boga, go ikhweletša le go dira ditefo tša diakhaonto ka moka tša mmasepala ka tsela ya selektroniki ba le kae kapa kae, neng goba neng. Tirelo ya eTshwane e fana ka histori ka moka ya diakhaonto go tloga ka boingwadišo le ditefo tšeo di dirilwego gotee le bokgoni bja go boledišana le Mmasepala ka mokgwa wa go hlagiša dingongorego, dinyakišišo le ditebogišo ka tsela ya selektroniki di-iri tše 24 ka letšatši. Bareki ba swanetše go ingwadiša mo go www.tshwane.gov.za go diriša tirelo ye. Tirelo ya eTshwane e ka fihlelelwa ka tšhomišo ya didirišwa tša selektroniki tša go fapafapana tše bjalo ka dillathekeng, dikhomphutha le di-kioske. Toropokgolo e hlohleletša bareki ka moka go etela disenthara tša bohle tša mmasepala tša tlhokomelo ya bareki tšeo di hwetšagalago go ralala Tshwane ka moka go tlo ingwadiša. eTshwane Ke eng?
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Ke tirelo ya motatong yeo e swanetšego gore o ingwadiše go yona go ka e šomiša
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Ke tsela ya mahala, ye bonolo ebile e bolokegile ya go boledišana le Mmasepala go tšwa ntlong goba ofising ya gago o iketlile Mehola
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O ka boga akhaonto ya gago ya Toropokgolo ya Tshwane, wa hlagiša ngongorego goba wa nyakišiša le go dira ditefo
Mmasepaleng ka tsela ya selektroniki mo di-iring tše 24 tša letšatši.
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O humana histori ka botlalo ya diakhaonto tša gago go tloga ge di ngwadišwa go fihla ka ditefo tšeo di dirilwego ka go diriša wepsaete ya eTshwane.
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O ka amogela le ditsebišo ka imeili go go tsebiša ka ga
distatamente tše mpsha tša ka akhaontong ya gago gotee le ditefo tše di atlegilego go lefša ka go šomiša wepsaete ya eTshwane.
Staff reporter
Self-service kiosks
The
City of Tshwane is making it easier for residents to interact with the Municipality by deploying self-service kiosks at its customer care centres and various malls throughout Tshwane. The City aims to have 200 kiosks across Tshwane as part of the e-Tshwane project.The kiosks offer customers an additional way to engage with the City, other than contacting the call centre or visiting a walk-in centre.
Services linked to the kiosks
Customers will be able to maintain their details on the City of Tshwane database. The City is also investigating the following services for the kiosks: •
An option to allow vendors to buy advertising space
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Rendering services in four languages
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The ability to query the progress on a reference number by viewing notes posted by City of Tshwane employees
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Buying prepaid electricity
Queries Customers will be able to log queries to the City of Tshwane regarding electricity, accounts, water, customer care, roads and storm water, waste, or any other matter that relates to the City. Customers will be requested to provide a mobile contact number and, once captured, an SMS will be sent to the customer’s cell phone with the relevant reference number. Alternatively, an email message can be selected. Monthly accounts Once a customer is registered for eTshwane services with a username and password, they will be able to log in to the kiosk and retrieve previous personal invoices, with the option of viewing or printing them. Customers will be able to manage their accounts and view their payment history. Meter reading submissions Customers will have the option to enter meter readings for specific meters allocated to specific customers. Card payments Customers will be able to pay their City of Tshwane rates and taxes by banking card. Tourism information Customers will be able to retrieve information from the kiosks about tourism in Tshwane. Personal data management
The City continues to ignite excellence by
making services accessible to its customers, and
ensuring that these services are efficient, effective and affordable.
Olebogeng Pholose
Photo: Golaamang Segatlhe Trying out the kiosk are from left Cllr Refilwe Kekana, Chairperson of the Oversight Committee on Finance, Cllr Thembi Mmoko, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Corporate and Shared Services, and Cllr Dorothy Mabiletsa, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance.
Residents can already find kiosks at the following places:
BKS Walk-in Centre, Mall@Reds, Southdowns Centurion Walk-in Centre, Moreleta Plaza, Jakaranda Centre Akasia Walk-in Centre, Attlyn Centre, Soshanguve Plaza Mamelodi Walk-in Centre, Mamelodi Crossing, Thorntree Centre Rayton Walk-in Centre, Standard Bank, Lilian Ngoyi Street, Atteridgeville SC Bronkhorstspruit Walk-in Centre, Woodlands Mall, Olievenhout Plaza Sammy Marks, Grove Mall, Renbro Centre Temba Walk-in Centre, Castle Walk, Hatfield Plaza
Thrips to control pink pompoms
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he Agricultural Research Council (ARC) released thrips, their new biological control agent, on pompom weeds in the Rietvlei Nature Reserve. These weeds with their pretty pink flowers are currently seen all over Pretoria. Adult and juvenile thrips feed on the stems and leaves of pompoms, which feeding in turn drastically deforms the pompom plants, so reducing their flowering. It is hoped that over time, the thrips will slow down the pompom invasion of our grasslands. Pompom weeds are dangerous invaders, as they are threatening the survival of South Africa’s grasslands and wetlands. Moreover, their distribution has almost doubled in the past five years, mainly because of their copious seed production and people who unknowingly pick their beautiful flowers and spread the seeds. The solution for the rampant spread of pompoms was to release pompom thrips, Liothrips tractabilis, which are native to Argentina. The insect was collected there on campuloclinium macrocephalum (pompom weed) in 2005, and imported to South Africa where it was cultured and tested in quarantine to demonstrate that it does not feed or lay eggs on any other plants and is damaging to pompoms. Adult pompom thrips are black and measure only a couple of millimetres in length. They are strong and ready fliers. Immature pompom thrips are orange, with traces of black, and they are flightless. Adult pompom thrips lay eggs either singly or in clumps on the stems and leaves of pompoms. They hatch after about 10 days at 25 oC. Biological control by means of pompom thrips represents the only long-term, sustainable means to control the pompom weed.
Photo: Sikhumbuso Ngobese Dr Andrew McConnachie of ARC and Riaan Marais of the Rietvlei Nature Reserve busy to fasten the thrips on the pompom weed.
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Update on A Re Yeng Elsie Maeko and Basaletseng Mushi
A Re Yeng construction is progressing well and
contractors are working around the clock to complete the infrastructure on Line 2A, which is the Inception Phase for A Re Yeng operations. This 7,2 km line runs from the Pretoria CBD (corner Nana Sita and Paul Kruger Streets) in the west, to Hatfield in the east, via Sunnyside, and connects to the Gautrain Station in Hatfield. The project began in April 2013 and will be completed by the second quarter of 2014. The Inception Phase is 80% complete.
Line 1A Line 1A is expected to become operational 12 months after the Inception Phase. This line extends from the intersection of Paul Kruger and Nana Sita Streets along Paul Kruger Street and Mansfield Avenue to the Wonderboom Railway Station (Rainbow Junction) in the north.
Line 1A construction commenced at three sections: •
On Paul Kruger Street from Pretorius to Venter Street (2,4 km). Construction commenced on 2 September 2013 and completion is envisaged in August 2014.
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On Paul Kruger Street/Mansfield Avenue from Venter to Louis Trichardt Street (2,9 km). Construction started in March 2013 and completion is anticipated in May 2014.
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On Paul Kruger Street/Mansfield Avenue from Louis Trichardt Street to Rainbow Junction (2,9 km). Construction started in March 2013 and completion is anticipated in May 2014. Progress on this section is at 40% overall.
Typical cross-section – Nana Sita Street central BRT lane in each direction and three lanes of traffic to be available on completion of the works.
Stations
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ANRAL, the implementing agent for the construction of the A Re Yeng stations on behalf of the City of Tshwane, has nearly completed the prototype station at Hatfield. With snagging being outstanding, the station is 90% complete. SANRAL has also completed procurement of contractors for another six stations along Line 2A, so construction of these stations will also commence in the Inception Phase – two in the CBD, three in Sunnyside and one at Loftus Stadium. There are two station designs, namely the memory box station and the retro tram station.
Buses
The Bus Operating Company (BOC) TRT (Pty) Ltd is about to procure 30
buses for operations during the inception phase of A Re Yeng. The BOC is an interim body that represents affected bus and taxi operators. The first batch of buses is envisaged to be delivered in the second quarter of 2014. The delivery period will allow for sufficient training time for drivers. A Re Yeng drivers will be sourced from the database of bus and taxi operators affected by the introduction of A Re Yeng. The BOC will employ and train these bus drivers.
Paving of pavement structures in Soshanguve Church Square closed
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onstruction of the A Re Yeng bus lanes around Church Square has started and the entire Church Square will be closed to all types of vehicle traffic during the construction period. Traffic flow will be stopped at the corner of Paul Kruger and Madiba Streets, and also at the corner of Paul Kruger and Pretorius Streets. Access to affected businesses will be granted through Bank and Parliament Streets. Bank Street will become a one-way street for traffic from the north to the south. Parliament Street will become a one-way for traffic from the south to the north. Limited parking will be available on Bank and Parliament Streets. Motorists must please adhere to the traffic signage around the construction area. Only pedestrians and cyclists will be granted access to the square. Once construction is completed, only the A Re Yeng bus service will operate around Church Square.
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Construction of about 16 km of a non-motorised transport (NMT) network in
Kopanong/Soshanguve has practically been completed. Altogether 15 km of road has been paved to date. The outstanding works include construction of universal access features, pavement structures at crossings and a drainage upgrade along some sections.
New Stanza Bopape Community Library and IT Centre Mongezi Sibanda
Residents of Mamelodi East are very happy about
The Stanza Bopape Community Library is also part of the City’s roll-out of free Wi-Fi access to
the new library and IT centre that was recently opened in Stanza Bopape.
residents and students in Tshwane. Residents can access the free Wi-Fi in the facility up to 2 km away. The free Wi-Fi project will be extended to poor communities, densely populated urban areas and educational institutions in Tshwane.
According to Skhumbuzo Hlalowa, one of the young people in Mamelodi, the library is going to open a lot of doors as he will now be able to read and access internet services for free. “The old library could not even accommodate fifty people and had no IT centre,” said Hlalowa.
This multipurpose facility will help Mamelodi residents without personal computers to access the internet and improve their knowledge through information. Most young adults and elderly people in disadvantaged areas use public libraries to access the internet for information.Through the Stanza Bopape Community Library and IT Centre, residents can develop themselves and learn how to fight poverty, as these facilities offer information on starting businesses, as well as improve literacy levels, which in turn will make residents more employable.
Itumeleng Phehla, who is also a young resident from the area, said that the building of a new library gave him an opportunity to be employable as he was part of the construction team. The Stanza Bopape Community Library, named after struggle icon Stanza Bopape who hailed from Mamelodi, also consists of an IT centre. It will help improve literacy in the township and encourage youths to immerse in literature. The MMC for Sport, Arts, Recreation and Culture, Councillor Nosipho Makeke-Tyobeka, urged the community to take ownership of the facility and use it wisely to improve their daily lives. She also condemned the burning of government facilities during service delivery protests.
Photo: Sikhumbuso Ngobese Skhumbuzo Hlalowa (left) is very happy about the IT centre and being able to access the internet. Itumeleng Phehla is very proud of the new building in his community as he was part of the construction thereof.
Community libraries serve people in many ways and have become increasingly critical in the lives of Tshwane’s people. Libraries and IT centres are now part of the dramatic expansion of information technology in daily life.
Six- and twelve-year-olds must get Diftavax (Td) vaccine
Kgomotso Ratsounyane
V
accines (injections or shots) are the best way to protect against some serious infections. The Department of Health introduced a vaccine called Diftavax (Td) in 2008 to be administered to children at the ages of 6 and 12. Diftavax (Td) replaced the tetanus diphtheria (DT) vaccine that was administered to children at the age of 5.
What is tetanus? Tetanus – also called lockjaw – is a serious
The Td dose at the ages of 6 and 12 is a new addition to the schedule. It ensures that the correct number of tetanus toxoid doses is given to children, thus allowing the maximum duration of protection against tetanus, which is expected to be lifelong.
disease caused by dirt containing the tetanus germ getting into a cut in the skin. Tetanus germs are found everywhere, usually in soil, dust and manure. It does not spread from person to person. Tetanus causes cramping of the muscles in the neck, arms, legs, stomach and back, together with painful convulsions that can be severe enough to break bones. Even with early treatment, tetanus kills two out of every ten people who get it.
Td is a two-in-one vaccine: It protects people against tetanus and diphtheria. This vaccination is required by law for all children aged 6 and 12. Even those older than 6 but younger than 15 can still get the shot, unless exempted. It is therefore important to take a child (older than 6 but younger than 15), with or without an immunisation card or booklet, to the nearest clinic to be vaccinated with Td.
Neonatal tetanus is a condition that occurs in the first month of a child's life. It is caused by unhygienic umbilical cord care. Similarly, unhygienic delivery and wound care practices can cause a mother who is not fully protected against tetanus to get tetanus after birth. Because tetanus cannot be eradicated, there is a need to immunise children as well as pregnant women.
What is diphtheria? Diphtheria is a serious disease of the nose,
throat and skin. It causes a sore throat, fever and chills. It can be complicated by breathing problems, heart failure and nerve damage. Diphtheria kills about one out of every ten people who get the disease. It is most often passed to others through coughing and sneezing. The Td vaccine is safe and effective. Its side effects are mild and only last for a few days after getting the shot. Mild pain, swelling and redness are common at the spot where the shot was given. A few children may get a mild fever, lose their appetite or feel tired for a day or two after the shot. Tshwane District Health would like to encourage and urge parents and caregivers to ensure that their children are fully immunised against vaccine-preventable childhood diseases and to report any cases of neonatal tetanus at the nearest health facility.
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Eco-furniture factory Staff reporter
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eco-furniture factory was recently opened in Ga-Rankuwa. This factory will create work opportunities and skills development for 200 young people through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) model, and this number will be increased to 428 in the long term. The project will be implemented over a period of three years.
Angelina Boikhutso
The eco-furniture project initiated by the Department of Environmental Affairs, implemented through the South African National Parks, partners with the Department of Basic Education to address the needs of schools, which include the need for quality desks for learners.
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odirelo ba fenitšhara e e dirilweng ntle le go leswefatsa tikologo bo butswe gautshwane kwa Ga-Rankuwa. Bodirelo jo no bo tla tlhola ditšhono tsa ditiro le go tlhabolola bokgoni ba baša ba le 200 ka go dirisa mokgwa o o dirisiwang wa Lenane le le Atolositsweng la Ditiro tsa Setšhaba, mme palo eo e tla oketsega mo nakong ya pakatelele go nna 428. Porojeke eno e tla tsengwa tirisong mo pakeng ya dingwaga di le tharo.
These desks are made in South Africa from the wood of invasive alien trees that are cleared by formerly unemployed workers. The Department of Environmental Affairs is committing R165 million to this project.
War on Leaks Staff reporter
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outh Africa loses 37% of its water through leaks. This translates to R7 billion per year. The Department of Water Affairs initiated the War on Leaks project that is currently being implemented in different municipalities across South Africa. This project aims to eradicate water leaks in households, schools, clinics and other public buildings. It also creates jobs through training unemployed youths in basic plumbing skills. The War on Leaks project will assist the City of Tshwane to eradicate non-revenue or unaccounted for water it will also ensure skills development opportunities and create 200 jobs through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) model. The Department of Water Affairs has budgeted R3 million for War on Leaks in Tshwane. Rand Water also supports War on Leaks in Tshwane and has contributed R2 million to implement the project. It has also committed to train young people through the Rand Water Academy. Fiberpipe has donated 20 plumbing toolkits and 200 T-shirts to the project.
Bodirelo ba fenitšhara e e dirilweng ntle le go leswefatsa tikologo
Nyimpi ya ku lwa na ku Pfuta Vuhundzuluxi hi Tinyiko Manyange
Afrika
Dzonga ri lahlekeriwa hi 37% ya mati ya rona hikwalaho ka ku pfuta. Leswi swi hundzukaka R7 biliyoni hi lembe. Ndzawulo ya Mati yi sungule projeke ya Nyimpi ya ku lwa na ku Pfuta leyi sweswi yi nga ku endliweni eka timasipala to hambana eAfrika Dzonga hinkwaro. Projeke leyi yi kongome ku herisa ku lwa na ku pfuta ka mati emindyangwini, eswikolweni, etitliliniki na le ka miako yin’wana ya mani na mani. Ri tlhela ri tumbuluxa mitirho hi ku letela vantshwa lava nga tirhiki eka vutshila bya masungulo ya vupulambi. Projeke ya Nyimpi ya ku lwa na ku Pfuta yi ta pfuna Dorobankulu ra Tshwane ku herisa mati lama lahleke loko ya nge se fika eka vatirhisi kumbe ku va ya nga tiveki leswaku ya ye kwihi naswona yi ta tlhela yi tiyisisa mikateko yo hluvukisa vutshila na ku tumbuluxa mitirho ya 200 hi ku tirhisa sisiteme ya Nongonoko wa Mitirho yo Engetelela. Ndzawulo ya Mati yi pimanyetile R3 miliyoni ya Nyimpi ya ku lwa na ku Pfuta eTshwane. Rand Water na yona yi seketela Nyimpi ya ku lwa na ku Pfuta eTshwane naswona yi nyikerile hi R2 miliyoni ya ku simeka projeke. Yi tlhele yi tiboha ku letela vantshwa hi ku tirhisa Rand Water Academy.
Porojeke ya fenitšhara e e dirilweng ntle le go leswefatsa tikologo ya Lefapha la Merero ya tsa Tikologo ,e e tsengwang tirisong ke ba Diphaka tsa Bosetšhaba tsa Aforikaborwa ka tirisano le ba Lefapha la Thuto ya Motheo go rarabolola tlhokego e e leng mo dikolong, e e akaretsang tlhokego ya dideseke tsa boleng tse di dirisiwang ke baithuti. Dideseke tseno di dirilwe mo Aforikaborwa go tswa mo legonnye la setlhare sa mo no gae se se tswang dinaga disele se se tomolwang ke bao ba neng ba tlhoka ditiro. Lefapha la tsa Merero ya Tikologo le beeletsa dimilione tsa diranta di le 165 mo porojekeng eno (R165 million).
REPORT No water supply, burst water pipes, leaking meters and blocked street sewers to: 012 358 2111/9999 or 080 1111 556 (toll free)
Industrial effluent enquiries: 012 358 9067/9078/9999
Pollution spill response service: 012 358 9067/9078/9999
Fiberpipe yi nyikerile hi khiti ya switirho swa vupulambi swa 20 na swikipa swa 200 eka projeke.
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Water Month
“Water is Life: Conserve it, Respect it, Enjoy it’’ Celebrating 20 years of water delivery for social and economic development
Glaudi Phillipson and Danett van Niekerk
Conserve our precious water. Every drop
counts. All consumers need to help save water. To be water wise is to be conscious of the value of water and how to use it wisely. It involves the following: •
Respecting water
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Not wasting water
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Not polluting water
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Paying for water services
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Reporting water problems
Zeekoegat) where all the waste water is treated before it is discharged into the river system. The discharged water must comply with a standard specified in the licence of each plant, issued by the Department of Water Affairs. Tshwane’s water has been tested and conforms to the specifications set by the SABS for drinking water. This ensures that the water is suitable for consumption without any ill effects. Many of the substances present in your drinking water occur naturally in the water, such as calcium, iron, zinc, potassium and sulphates. Chlorine is added in order to get rid of harmful organisms.
Tshwane receives 81,3% of its water from Rand Water and Magalies Water. The City of Tshwane supplies the remaining 18,7% from its own dams, boreholes and springs. The City of Tshwane has three water treatment plants, namely the Temba Water Treatment Plant at the Leeukraal Dam, the Roodeplaat Water Treatment Plant at the Roodeplaat Dam, and the Rietvlei Water Treatment Plant at the Rietvlei Dam. It also has ten waste water treatment plants (Daspoort,Rietgat, Sandspruit, Klipgat, Temba, Babelegi, Rooiwal, Baviaanspoort, Sunderland Ridge and
WATER IS A SCARCE RESOURCE - LET US WORK TOGETHER TO CONSERVE IT!
Ten tips to save water
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Install a low-flow shower head and tap aerators where possible.
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Use a dual-flush toilet cistern.
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Try to plant indigenous or drought- resistant shrubs in your garden.
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Water gardens before 10:00 or after 16:00 and only when necessary.
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Collect rainwater for re-use in the
garden or washing the car.
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Use a broom instead of a hosepipe when cleaning driveways or patios.
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Cover your swimming pool to reduce water evaporation.
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Shower rather than bath.
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Close a running tap while brushing your teeth or shaving.
• Regularly check toilets and taps for leaks.
How to keep your water bills low
Comparing a water-wasting family to a water-wise family Water-wasting family 2 baths at a depth of 150 mm = 180 l 2 showers at 15 l per minute for 7 minutes each = 210 l Water used freely = 30 l 20 uses at 15 l per flush = 300 l 5 uses per week = 90 l Water used freely = 20 l 15 l Sink filled with water each time = 40 l 775 l PER HOUSEHOLD 194 l PER PERSON DAILY
Bath Shower Wash basin Toilet Washing machine Hand washing
Water-wise family 1 bath at a depth of 100 mm – 60 l 3 showers at 6 l per minute for 4 minutes each (close taps while soaping) = 72 l Water used sparingly = 10 l Using a 6 l / 3 l dual-flush toilet, 15 uses at 3 l and 5 uses at 6 l = 75 l 5 uses per week = 90 l Water used sparingly = 15 l
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Reduce your daily usage of water and identify ways to economise water usage.
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Re-use water wherever possible. Most water coming from a tap can be used at least twice.
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Repair leaking pipes, taps and toilet cisterns. Do a water audit and identify where water is wasted.
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Cooking and drinking 15 l Dishwashing Total water used
Water used sparingly = 20 l 252 l PER HOUSEHOLD 63 l PER PERSON DAILY
REDDISH-BROWN APPEARANCE OF TAP WATER Generally, slight colour changes do
not indicate a serious water problem.
The water may have a reddish-brown
appearance caused by iron salts due to the corrosion of steel pipes and valves. The colour could also be due to repairs on the water mains and the colouring usually disappears after 24 hours.
Water Month
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Tshwane declares war against drugs and substance abuse
Olebogeng Pholose
The City of Tshwane, together with other key role
players, is committed to uprooting the scourge of drug and substance abuse. In this regard, the National Master Plan on Drugs and Substance Abuse remains a guiding document for the City. The City’s Social Development Department coordinated anti-drug and substance abuse regional summits late last year to assess the magnitude of the problem and identify gaps in current services. It was clear that communities in Tshwane are ready to be involved in interventions that can help them to eradicate the problem of drugs in their neighbourhoods. Inputs given at these summits helped to identify tangible initiatives that can be initiated in partnership with local drug and substance abuse committees.
The objectives of the Anti-drug and Substance Abuse Programme is to reduce the following by means of prevention, early intervention and treatment: •
The demand for drugs and other
substances in communities
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The supply of drugs and other substances in communities
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Harm to those who use drugs
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Harm to society
Drugs kill; let’s stop it: “It’s not snitching if you can save a life!” REPORT IT!
IMPORTANT NUMBERS For Drug Education and Awareness contact Superintendent Thabo Letlape on 012 358 3005. Report people selling drugs/drug mules to Senior Superintendent Julius Johnson on 012 358 0917. Narcotics Anonymous SA NA is a non-profit organisation for recovering drug addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. • National 24-hour helpline: 083 900 MY NA (083 900 69 62) • Website: www.na.org.za SA National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Sanca provides specialised and affordable prevention and treatment services for alcohol and other drug dependence. A national body established in 1956, it has independently operated societies and counselling centres in all nine provinces. • Sanca - Johannesburg: 08611 REHAB (73422) or (011) 673-0400 or sanca-jhb.org.za • Sanca - Western Cape: (021) 945 4080/1 or www.sancawc.co.za Department of Social Development’s Substance Abuse Line offers support, guidance and help for people addicted to drugs and alcohol as well as their families. It is run in partnership with the SA Depression and Anxiety Group. • National toll-free helpline: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 32312
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Tribute to Mme Martha Mahlangu By Tshwane Executive Mayor, Cllr Kgosientso Ramokgopa No doubt it was your own indignation at any form of injustice, oppression and human suffering that propelled you along this path.Your place at the forefront of community struggles and later development initiatives constitutes a devastating critique to various conservative doctrines which are united by a false belief that the role of women in society should be restricted to domestic responsibilities like child-bearing, child rearing and family life.
On the 12th of March 2014, the people of South African once again awoke to the unkindness of nature with the sad news of the passing of Mme Martha Mahlangu.On that day, the loyal, kind, benevolent and dedicated servant of the people of South Africa rendered her last service to us. After accomplishing her mission in the service of humanity with distinction, she peacefully departed from this world to swell the ranks of the other dimension.
Thank you Mme Mahlangu for putting to practical effect what the bearers of our indigenous knowledge system had in mind when edifying that: Mmago ngwana o tshwara tipa ka bogaleng!!
Her passing is an immeasurable loss to the people of South Africa that will become clearer in time. Indeed it is not needless embellishment to declare that the community of Mamelodi and the extended family of the City of Tshwane are orphaned! Albert Einstein, the scientific luminary observed that ‘A human being’s value to the community depends primarily on how far his/her feelings, thoughts, and actions are directed towards promoting the good of his fellows’. Her life was an excellent embodiment of ordinary South African women who toiled behind the glare of the media to help our communities to take meaningful steps towards a better life for all. To her immediate family, friends and relatives, we offer our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy.As our compatriots from the community of faith always say – may her soul rest in peace and rise in eternal glory! Her journey of life mirrors that of the majority of the previously oppressed and exploited people of our country.Like most activists who devoted their lives to the struggle for liberation in South Africa, hers was also a life shaped by the vicissitudes of that struggle. As an activist she endured a string of ordeals that would no doubt have broken other lesser mortals. She entered into open political life after the capture of her son and MK cadre, Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu in the late 1970s. Her first visit to him in police custody in John Foster Square prison, after several unsuccessful attempts, was practically rendered meaningless by the draconian restrictions under which it happened.On that visit, she was not permitted to talk to him about the case, where he had been or what he had been doing.As a result, she recounted to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) that she just sat there, not knowing what to talk about until the end of the visit. It’s a matter of historical record that a few months later Solomon was executed and went down to the gallows defiantly shouting: ‘my blood will nourish the tree that will bear the fruits of freedom!’ The divinatory words of what was then the youngest MK cadre to face the gallows became a live reality as multitudes of young people swelled the ranks of the liberation movement in exile to give momentum to the struggle. That oracular rendering also became a live reality of political life inside the country as the 1980s turned out to be the most politically intense pe-
Mme Martha Mahlangu
riod in the history of our liberation struggle. For Mme Mahlangu, the harrowing experience of interacting with her son on death row inspired her to organise families of MK cadres in similar circumstances for moral and political support. In other words, that experience did not drive her into surrendering to self-pity and regret; into retreat from active political life.Instead she came into political activism in her own right through her community- based development initiatives and women activism. The crowning effort of her grassroots political activism was when she became the founding member and patron of Zakheni Women Organisation, an affiliate of the Federation of Transvaal Women (FEDTRAW) and the United Democratic Front (UDF). Through her community activism she has left a rich legacy of exemplary conduct that buttressed and fortified our liberation formations to what they are today. In her daily conduct she was without doubt a woman of supreme honesty and of absolute sincerity; a woman in whose general conduct practically no fault could be found.From her illustrious political life we also inherit a value system that shaped the fine traditions of our liberation struggle. Mme Mahlangu represents continuity in the lineage of women grassroots activists who formed the backbone of resilience in the face of adversity within black communities. As one of the greatest humanists of our time, she had infinite faith in moral values and an endless faith in the conscience of humankind. For those who knew and interacted closely with her – with utmost clarity she regarded moral rectitude as the basic fulcrum for the construction of a just and caring human society. We thank you Mme Mahlangu for your grassroots activism that anchored our liberation efforts through all those trying times with unparalleled patience, competence and proficiency.
Your legacy is an immense and colossal challenge to those committed to advancing the ideals for which you struggled. The hard choices you made and the exemplary conduct you consistently displayed is a living testimony of what it means to know your mission in life and what it takes to fulfil it. You clearly spared neither strength nor courage in seeing to the eventual realisation of the ideals you held so dearly. For those of us committed to honouring your memory, we stand challenged to closely study and follow your illustrious example. Those charged with the historic responsibility of deepening and consolidating our democratic way of life must closely look at your record for what it means to embrace the material interests of poor communities around us. As we rightfully mourn the passing of this emblematic figure of our liberation struggle, at the same time we also celebrate her efforts in our struggle for a better life for all of humanity. Let us duly and justly celebrate a life worth every second of its existence, a life devoted to the service of humanity. In her example we find inspiration to look to the future with resolve and determination; with optimism, tenacity and intransigence of the intellect. Armed adequately with those qualities, it will take monumental disasters to make us fail to fulfil the promise of honouring her memory by taking our society forward. In that way we will make certain that her name, work and efforts endure through the ages to become a lasting monument of humanism, social justice and egalitarian values to inspire and guide future generations! Thank You!!
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You stood up to be counted among those activists in the community who build and sustained what we then characterised as rudimentary organs of people’s power, such as area committees, street committees and education crisis committees.
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Harry Shaku
Tshwane to get a heritage asset register
The City of Tshwane is committed to preserve,
in designated heritage areas. Since the introduction of the Generally Recognised Accounting Practice for Heritage Assets (GRAP 103), municipalities are expected to valuate heritage assets.
protect and promote heritage resources in Tshwane. According to the National Heritage Resources, Act 1999 (Act 25 of 1999), the Heritage Unit of the City’s Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Department is responsible for identifying and managing the city’s Grade III heritage resources, as well as related heritage resources. The focus has subsequently broadened to include objects, groups of buildings, streetscapes, events, struggle history, historic colonial and pre-colonial archaeology and whole settlements. Greater recognition is given to placing resources in its social landscape context in order to understand their value and meaning. Heritage management is moving away from a largely architectural base to a historically and socially integrated study that tells the stories of specific significant sites. In Tshwane, heritage-related controls are imposed by sections of the Land Use Planning Ordinance, 1985 (Ordinance 15 of 1985). This requires special consent from the Council for alterations to structures
This is in addition to the normal and standard practice of identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Tshwane’s heritage resources for posterity. In terms of the standards of GRAP 103, the following classes of heritage assets must be disclosed: •
Works of art, antiquities and exhibits, such as biological and mineral specimens or technological artefacts.
• Collections of insects, butterflies and fossils. •
Collections of rare books, manuscripts, records, photographic positives and
negatives and other reference material held by libraries to be preserved for their
historical and cultural value.
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Objects of scientific or technological
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Historical monuments, such as graves and burial grounds.
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Archaeological and palaeontology sites.
• Conservation areas, such as national parks. •
Historical buildings that have a significant historical association.
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Movable objects, such as military insignia, medals, coins, collections or objects of decorative or fine art.
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Recreational parks used for leisure to be preserved for the benefit of present and future generations.
A heritage asset register will be developed for the City. This register will be a working tool – pointing out identified resources and outlining their significance to the broader community. It will also be a reference tool for developers, indicating sensitive areas that need protection. The register will list our rare, unique and historically significant resources.
interest.
Melrose House, one of the city’s many heritage attractions.
Staff Reporter
Heritage preserved during inner city construction work
The construction work of Operation Reclaim that
is currently taking place in the inner city, has unearthed a small section of tram tracks. These have been removed until such time as a decision on the reuse thereof can be made. Trams were used in Pretoria since the late 19th century as a means of public transport. The last tram was removed in 1939 and is on display at the Fort Klapperkop Heritage Site. The City of Tshwane is working closely with the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) to ensure that the city’s heritage resources are preserved.
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Photo: Helenus Kruger.
Heritage resources of an archaeological nature are concealed under the streets and pavements of the inner city. This includes water furrows, former tarmac levels and tram tracks, among others. Such heritage attributes were unearthed during previous excavations in the inner city over a period of more than 20 years. SAHRA has approved an archaeological permit for a so-called watching brief to be implemented during the construction work of Operation Reclaim. A watching brief is issued when an area is sensitive in terms of heritage, particularly archaeology. It is
well-known that the city centre hosts many historical buildings, but the effect of Operation Reclaim on these will be limited. An archaeologist investigates weekly, and is also called to site upon the discovery of something of possible heritage significance.As the project currently is in a beginning stage, not much of a heritage nature has been exposed. The most important is the granite kerbstones, which have been used in the city centre for over 60 years. The idea is to reuse these so that the historical fabric is not lost.
European praise for Tshwane Open golf development Michael Vlismas
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nglish professional golfer Robert Rock smiled as he saw children from five schools take part in the Tshwane Open golf clinic at the Mabopane Driving Range. For the man who has beaten Tiger Woods to achieve one of his two European Tour victories, it reflected exactly why South African golf is so strong. “This is what you need – free events at public facilities like this. This is how it should start, with a free golf facility for the kids. We don’t do enough of this at other tournaments in the world, and it’s so important. There is no shortage of great golfers in South Africa but you always need to keep an eye on where the game starts just to make sure it is starting.” The golf development clinics that partner so many of South Africa’s top tournaments are a success story of their own. South Africa is easily one of the leaders of the European Tour when it comes to successfully focusing its golf development initiatives in this way. To those involved in this project, Rock’s assessment of the driving range and clinic on the outskirts of Pretoria was like the feeling of a sweetly struck four iron. “We’ve revamped the facility and have a programme in place to make it more effective going forward,” said Nomasonto Ndlovu, the City of Tshwane’s Strategic Executive Director for Communications, Marketing and Events. “We know that golf contributes to our economy. Now, with this driving range, we’re hoping that we can get the industry more interested in Mabopane and this part of the city. As a city we are so excited
English professional Robert Rock with some of the kids who attended the Tshwane Open golf development clinic at the Mabopane Driving Range. Photo: Tyrone Winfield.
about this tournament. It gives us the opportunity to take golf and use it as a catalyst to stimulate economic growth and tourism.”
The Tshwane Open is becoming an interesting blueprint for golf development, with the host course of this lucrative European and Sunshine Tour event, the Els Club at Copperleaf, also being involved in the Mabopane initiative. Dave Usendorff, the Golf Director of the Els Club at Copperleaf, said: “The City wanted this tournament to represent more than just Copperleaf, and to take golf to the community. We have helped with some human resources and we’ve put money into helping surface the driving range and look after it. We have our greenkeeper helping with that as well. Once we’ve created a blueprint with this
facility, there’s no reason why we can’t roll it out to other areas of Tshwane as well. The Mayor of Tshwane wants to leave a legacy through golf, and we buy into that.” The initiative has even caught the interest of the European Tour’s newly formed Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Division. “We really want to grow our relationship with all our partners, such as the Tshwane Open. So we’re putting more of a structure behind our own development to bring another dimension to it. This is a very important part of what we do. Without more golfers or more people interested in golf, professional golf doesn’t grow. And this Tshwane Open clinic is an incredible example of this,” said Fredrik Lindgren, the head of this new division.
City of Tshwane & 21 ICONS
Tshwane’s celebration of 20 years of democracy will
kick off in April with the City of Tshwane & 21 ICONS - A
20 Years of Democracy Celebration, taking place at City Hall from 9 to 12 April 2014.
This special four-day event pays tribute to many inspir-
ing men and women who contributed to building a free
and democratic South Africa. Their life stories tell a story of how South Africa’s democracy came about.
21 ICONS is an annual project featuring South Africans who made an extraordinary contribution to the country. Acclaimed international photographer, filmmaker and
founder of 21 ICONS, Adrian Steirn, captures each icon in a unique portrait and their intimate conversations on
film. The icons will be brought to life in Tshwane during
the celebration through these portraits and films as well as essays and dramatisations.
The featured icons are Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk,
free of charge through Computicket from 1 April 2014
or at the City Hall box office from 7 April 2014. Tickets
are available on a first come first serve basis. City Hall
will be open to the public between 10 and 12 April 2014, from 9am to 7pm daily.
The City has earmarked several schools whose learners will be hosted at City Hall. The City has also invited as-
pirant Tshwane photographers to participate in the photographic and film workshops hosted by Adrian Steirn.
Documentary Screenings The 45 minute documentary, 21 ICONS – A Journey to Democracy will be screened throughout the four-day event.
The Family Day A family day will be held on Saturday 12 April 2014 from 09:00 to 15:00 Kids will have an opportunity to learn
about the founders of South Africa’s democracy through
the exhibition and spend time in a special kids play area
The City further aims to promote good citizenship, par-
where art activities will be hosted.
South Africa is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz South
The photographic and film workshops were initiated to
ticipatory democracy and cultural diversity. 21 ICONS
Africa, Nikon and Deloitte and supported by the Department of Arts and Culture.
EVENT LINE-UP The City of Tshwane & 21 Icons – A 20 Years of Democracy Celebration:
Photographic and Film Workshops. give Tshwane talent practical experience with acclaimed international photographer Adrian Steirn and his team. Two full-day workshops are scheduled for 10 and 11 April 2014. The much anticipated 21 ICONS South Africa Charity
Auction will be hosted by the City of Tshwane and aims to
Desmond Tutu, Sophia Williams De Bruyn, Kumi Nai-
The Exhibition
George Bizos, Hugh Masekela, Johnny Clegg, Helen
The exhibition will be located in the foyer and grand
icons. The original signed portraits and several donated
Kentridge, Phillip Tobias, Evelina Tshabalala, John Kani,
portrait collection, behind-the-scenes photographs, short
auctioneer Gift Ngwenya.
doo, Lillian Cingo, Nadine Gordimer, Ahmed Kathrada, Sebidi, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Gary Player, William
corridors of City Hall and will include the full 21 ICONS
Zackie Achmat, Karel Benadie and Gcina Mhlope.
films of each of the icons and accompanying essays.
Tshwane residents are invited to secure their tickets
Visitors will have an opportunity to interact with the icons through visual, audio and audio-visual exhibitions.
raise R10 million for charities nominated by each of the celebrity items will be auctioned by the formidable
For more information, follow Twitter:@21icons; view www.21icons.com; or comment at www.facebook. com/21icons.
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Fisher nets Tshwane Open
Michael Vlismas
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ngland’s Ross Fisher claimed his first victory in almost four years when he won the 2014 Tshwane Open by three strokes at the Els Club, Copperleaf. Fisher took a five-stroke lead into a final round that was played in almost constant rain, and withstood a strong charge from Michael Hoey to close with a 70 and win on 20 under par. This is his first win on the European Tour since 2010 and it ends a slump in the career of a man who was once ranked as 17th in the world and who has now started the process to get back there with a win that lifts him into the top 65 in the world. “It feels great. It wasn’t quite the spectacular golf I was hoping for, but obviously I saw the weather wasn’t going to be too kind to us all day. It was just a tough day,” said Fisher. Hoey made the biggest run at Fisher’s lead, but the Irishman’s charge was halted by his double bogey on the par-four 12th when he found water. He closed with a 68. Hoey took second place on 17 under alongside South Africa’s Danie van Tonder, who closed with a bogey-free 66.
Winner: Ross Fisher sharing his Tshwane Open win with the City Manager, Jason Ngobeni and Member of the Mayoral Committee for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Councillor Nosipho Makeke-Tyobeka.
Simon doubles up at Ladies Tshwane Open Ashleigh Simon claimed her second successive
Sunshine Ladies Tour title with a dominant fourstroke victory at the R100 000 Ladies Tshwane Open.
The City of Tshwane has extended its support of local professional golf to the women’s professional circuit with the addition of the Ladies Tshwane Open to the Sunshine Ladies Tour. This tournament will increase the Women’s Professional Golf Association’s newly minted tour to eight events, offering prize money of R1 million. “We believe that to fully commit to golf development in South Africa, it is important that the City of Tshwane show women’s golf the same support as we do men’s professional golf,” says Jason Ngobeni, City Manager. Simon didn’t even have to venture out of the clubhouse at the Els Club at Copperleaf – she was declared the winner when tournament director Pauli van Meersbergen was forced to call an 18-hole result due to the constant rain during the
Ladies Tshwane Open.
“It’s definitely not the way I would have chosen to win, but Mother Nature had her own thoughts on the matter,” said Simon. “I did put myself in a great position in the first round, so I’m really pleased with the result, but it would have been great to get out there again.”Simon was thrilled to add the inaugural Ladies Tshwane Open trophy to her mantelpiece. Like Simon, the City of Tshwane’s Deputy City Manager: Strategy, Development and Implementation, Lindiwe Kwele, took a positive view of the rain-shortened event. “We are very proud of the fact that we have extended our support of golf development to the Sunshine Ladies Tour, and we believe that rain is a good omen that signifies a blessing for our inaugural event and promises greater things to come,” Kwele said.
Winner of Ladies Tshwane Open, Ashleigh Simon and Deputy City Manager: Strategy, Development and Implementation, Lindiwe Kwele.
What is on at municipal clinics in April?
Immunisation awareness: Vitamin A and Td for 6 and 12 year old
Hercules Clinic.
7 April 2014 09:00 – 10:00
Child nutrition awareness
Laudium Clinic
Immunisation awareness
Phahameng Clinic
Immunisation awareness.
Folang Clinic
9 April 2014 08:00 – 09:00 9 April 2014 08:00 – 09:00 10 April 2014 09:00 – 10:00
Immunisation awareness.
Stanza Bopape 2 Clinic
10 April 2014 08:00 – 09:00
Immunisation awareness
FF Ribeiro Clinic.
15 April 2014 08:00 – 13:00
Immunisation awareness
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Lotus Gardens Clinic
15 April 2014 08:00 – 13:00
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