Volume 04, 12 March 2015, Week 11 www.tametimes.co.za Tel: 011 862 8500 Fax: 011 869 7335 Becoming the voice of Ekurhuleni Katlehong, Zonkizizwe, Magagula Heights WINNER OF THE 2012 & 2013 EKURHULENI AWARDS: BEST PRINT MEDIA tame TIMES 1149 HLONGWANE STREET KHATLEHONG,KHAMALO VALLEY NEXT TO SANTONGA MALL CONTACT DETAILS JOE RAMILLA 011 056 6915 060 473 8227 SPECIALS ON TILES SPECIALS ON FLOORING PORCELAIN NOW ON SPECIAL SPECIALS ON TILES Zanele Lukhele (31) from Tshongweni section, Katlehong claims that Natalspruit Hospital lost her file, which caused her to have to pay for the burial of her stillborn baby. She also blames the hospital for the stillbirth. Lukhele, the mother of six children, said, “I was seven months pregnant when l visited Goba Clinic for a check-up on 19 February. I was told that my blood pressure was high and was transferred to Natalspruit Hospital. I arrived at the hospital at around 15:00 pm and I was checked by the doctor at around 21:30 pm. I was admitted at the hospital, the doctor keep on saying my blood pressure is not dropping but they gave me tablets and injections.” “On 23 February l saw that l was bleeding and asked for assistance. I was taken to a sonar and then labour. I gave birth to a stillborn baby and I blame the hospital in that they did nothing to help me seeing that my blood pressure was not dropping. They should have conducted a Caesar (operation) and my baby should have been alive by today,” said Lukhele. She said she requested her file and was told it was missing. Lukhele said her funeral insurance was unable to bury her child because she could not produce the hospital file. “I paid for the funeral from my own pocket and l request the file so that l can claim my refund from the insurance. The other disturbing issue is that they took my fingerprints for the death certificate of my baby instead of those of the baby. I wish the hospital management can change their attitudes towards the patients because l am not the only one complaining about missing files,” said Lukhele. White Ngwenya, the uncle to Lukhele, said, “We are concerned as a family that the hospital did nothing to help my niece to save her baby when they saw that her blood pressure is not dropping. The hospital did not consider the life of the baby. We are shocked that the file is missing and we want to know the cause of the child’s death. We demand the missing file with immediate effect.” Prince Hamnca, Head of Communications Gauteng Department of Health, said “Zanele Lukhele was attended to by the doctor and the necessary medication was prescribed to assist with the maturity of the baby’s lungs prior to delivery as the baby was pre-term. On the issue of the missing file, the file was taken from ward 18 to the labour ward so that the midwife could fill in the death report (BI1663). Thereafter it was taken to the mortuary as per routine with all deaths. The mother is advised to come to the hospital with the claim forms to the doctor who will assist with completing it, so she can claim from her insurance company. Mortuary staff never took the mother’s fingerprints at any point during their interaction with the patient, so the allegations over wrong fingerprints are untrue.” He added that the Department requests patients who experience difficulties in any health institution to report their concerns to Quality Assurance Officers based at all health institutions. If they are not satisfied they should report to Facility Managers (CEOs of the respective hospitals or the Clinic Managers as applicable) and their concerns will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. Patients are also encouraged to lodge any complaints through the 24-hour call centre on 0860 011 000. FILE MISSING: CHILD DEAD AT NATALSPRUIT HOSPITAL Charity Moyo [email protected]TRAGIC STORY: White Ngwenya with his niece Zanele Lukhele whose file is missing at Natalspruit Hospital. She blames the hospital for her child’s death.
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Zanele lukhele (31) from Tshongweni section, Katlehong claims that natalspruit Hospital lost her file, which caused her to have to pay for the burial of her stillborn baby. she also blames the hospital for the stillbirth.Lukhele, the mother of six children, said, “I was seven months pregnant when l visited Goba Clinic for a check-up on 19 February. I was told that my blood pressure was high
and was transferred to Natalspruit Hospital. I arrived at the hospital at around 15:00 pm and I was checked by the doctor at around 21:30 pm. I was admitted at the hospital, the doctor keep on saying my blood pressure is not dropping but they gave me tablets and injections.”“On 23 February l saw that l was bleeding and asked for assistance. I was taken to a sonar and then labour. I gave
birth to a stillborn baby and I blame the hospital in that they did nothing to help me seeing that my blood pressure was not dropping. They should have conducted a Caesar (operation) and my baby should have been alive by today,” said Lukhele.She said she requested her file and was told it was missing. Lukhele said her funeral insurance was unable to bury her child because she could not produce the hospital file. “I paid for the funeral from my own pocket and l request the file so that l can claim my refund from the insurance. The other disturbing issue is that they took my fingerprints for the death certificate of my baby instead of those of the baby. I wish the hospital management can change their attitudes towards the patients because l am not the only one complaining about missing files,” said Lukhele.White Ngwenya, the uncle to Lukhele, said, “We are concerned as a family that the hospital did nothing to help my niece to save her baby when they saw that her blood pressure is not dropping. The hospital did not consider the life of the baby. We are shocked that the file is missing and we want to know the cause of the child’s death. We demand the missing file with immediate effect.”Prince Hamnca, Head of Communications Gauteng Department of Health, said “Zanele Lukhele was attended to by the doctor and the necessary medication was prescribed to assist with the maturity of the baby’s lungs prior to delivery as the baby was pre-term. On the issue of the missing file, the file was taken from ward 18 to the labour ward so that the midwife could fill in the death report (BI1663). Thereafter it was taken to the mortuary as per routine with all deaths. The mother is advised to come to the hospital with the claim forms to the doctor who will assist with completing it, so she can claim from her insurance company. Mortuary staff never took the mother’s fingerprints at any point during their interaction with the patient, so the allegations over wrong fingerprints are untrue.”He added that the Department requests patients who experience difficulties in any health institution to report their concerns to Quality Assurance Officers based at all health institutions. If they are not satisfied they should report to Facility Managers (CEOs of the respective hospitals or the Clinic Managers as applicable) and their concerns will be taken seriously and thoroughly investigated. patients are also encouraged to lodge any complaints through the 24-hour call centre on 0860 011 000.
TraGiC sTorY: White ngwenya with his niece Zanele lukhele whose file is missing at natalspruit Hospital. she blames the hospital for her child’s death.
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“Have your say, let your city know what its people really want,” is the message during the month ahead of the State of the City Address (SOCA) scheduled for Wednesday 25 March at Germiston Civic Centre. The executive mayor of Ekurhuleni, Cllr Mondli Gungubele, calls upon residents to contribute to the address by sharing their SOCA
tips to help
influence how the city plans for their future. “It is extremely important to hear the views of the people as we move towards delivering the most important report about the performance of the City so far. The people of Ekurhuleni have never let us down in terms of letting us into their thoughts and we are confident that they will once again come to the party and tell us their expectations.”
“As a government of the people, we view public participation in our work as a key component of taking Ekurhuleni forward. I therefore appeal to our residents and opinion-makers to participate in this process because we desperately seek their views,” explains Executive Mayor Mondli Gungubele. Residents can give their SOCA tips through suggestion boxes at Customer Care Centres, the city of Ekurhuleni’s Facebook page, the municipal official website, www.ekurhuleni.gov.za, and by emailing their tips to [email protected]. The closing date for SOCA tips to be entered is Friday 20 March.
Let your voice be hea rd
Executive Mayor of Ekurhuleni CIIr Mondli Gungubele is to address Ekurhuleni
residents at the State of the City address.
Charity Moyo
I have had enough of people talking about their rights. Some say it’s their right to know how the government is spending their tax money, while others say it is their right to know the whereabouts of their partner and to browse through their cellphone because they are in a relationship. The question is: do people know their
actual fundamental human rights, as declared by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the constitution of the Republic of South Africa - as listed in our bill of rights?On 21 March it is Human Rights Day, and we will be celebrating our rights. People will be educated and made aware of their basic rights. This is because there are some people who don’t know their rights and there are some who are abusing them intentionally and others who are doing so without being aware of what they are doing. It is especially important for children, women, the elderly and people with disabilities to know their rights, as they are the most vulnerable people in society. In short, however, everyone has the right to life and access to health facilities, and all children have a right to education.This fortnight we have an article from a local DJ who is educating people about their right to life. The community of Ekurhuleni is also encouraged to write in with their views regarding the State of the City address to be held on 25 March at Germiston Civic Centre. For more information on how to do this, please read this copy of the tame TIMES newspaper.The Kathorus’s Got Talent Show has been launched for the fi rst time in Kathorus, with the mission of unearthing local talent and there is an article in the paper informing people how to enter the competition and stand a chance to win R10 000 in cash. Don’t miss this life time opportunity to make your dream a reality - as for me, I can’t wait to see you shine. Cheers for now, from Charity Moyo, Editor for tame TIMES Kathorus.
NOTICE:EKURHULENI TOWN-PLANNING SCHEME 2014
Notice is hereby given that in terms of Clause 32 or the abovementioned Town Planning Scheme, I, Hope Gatyeni, intend applying to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, for special consent to use Erf 1202, Vosloorus Ext 2 and the existing/proposed buildings thereon for the following purpose: “INSTITUTION” in the form of a Charity Institution.The land is zoned “Residential 2” in terms of the abovementioned Town Planning Scheme.Plans and/or particulars relating to the application may be inspected during offi ce hours at the Boksburg Customer Care Centre at Boksburg Civic Centre, Trichardts Rd, Boksburg or write to PO Box 215, Boksburg, 1460.Any person having any objection to the granting of this application must lodge such objection in writing, together with the grounds thereof, with the Area Manager: City Planning, at the abovementioned address, no later than 26/02/2015.
The inaugural Kathorus’s Got Talent competition kicked off two weeks back and Kathorus residents are battling it out to win the R10 000 cash prize.The competition is sponsored by Vosloorus Crossing Mall in partnership with Kasie FM and held in an open space at Vosloorus Crossing Mall. The auditions, which are held on Saturdays, commenced on 28 February and took place also on 7 March and will end on 14 March. The semi-finals will be on 21 March and the finals on 28 March, when the winner will walk away with R10 000 and the second runner-up will be awarded a R2 500 cash prize.The competition is broad, targeting different talents in singing, poetry, dancing and anything else in the
entertainment sector. It also targets people from all races and age groups. Children as young as 7 years and adults as old as 73 years have come to audition for the competition. All the audition participants take home a T-shirt branded with the name of the competition and vouchers are handed out to the audition viewers as well.Jabulani Xhasa “DJ X,” one of the judges, who also represents Kasie FM, said, “We are encouraging people to participate in the competition as it will help in unearthing their talents. The challenge is that some people come for auditions because they are at the mall and we also meet a lot of people who are taking chances.” He added that all the judges work in the artistic space and are able to balance and check the talent, despite
the fact that the competition in broad. “We judge according to energy, confidence, eye contact, communication of message and the performance has to come from within the contestants,” said Xhasa.Paul Radebe, the event organiser said, “We are giving Kathorus residents an opportunity to expose their talents. Vosloorus Crossing is rallying behind local talent, hence the event is going to be conducted annually. It is also part of giving back to the community that is supporting the mall.”
KATHORUS TALENT: the group that auditioned at Vosloorus Crossing Mall last week Saturday
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Jehovah’s Witnesses are inviting East Rand residents to attend the Sesotho Circuit Assembly to be held at Eikenhof from 28 to 29 March.The theme of the event is “Keep seeking Jehovah’s Righteousness!” There will be an opening Bible talk that will help people to understand how to pursue righteousness
and find meaningful life. There will also be a baptizing session. The morning session programme will run from 9:30am to 12:00pm and the afternoon session’s programme will start at 13:00pm and run until 16:10pm. Entrance is free of charge. For more information please contact Mark More on 0732343488 or Nelson Moloi on 0735483776.
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For more than ten years the pupils of Lungisani Primary School and nearby residents have been walking through sewage waste, and have received no assistance from the municipality in cleaning up the mess.School principal Duduzile Tsuari said the pupils have to walk through sewage at the school entrance. “The sewage flows to the school premises at the main entrance and when the wind blows the entire odour comes directly to the school. This is a health hazard and affects our learners in that they inhale dirty air from the sewage. It can lead to many diseases and also our pupils are unable to utilise the playground and eat outside the classrooms.”She added that they have tried to contact the relevant department but were told that only the owner of the house where the sewage originates has the right to lodge complaints. Tsuari said the granny residing in the house with the sewage blockages, Duduzile Mazibuko, has tried several times to access assistance from the municipality, but has
never received any.Mazibuko said, “This sewage blockage started in 1992 and the sewer comes from the tap drainage. We have been reporting and they come to unblock and after a few weeks it starts again. We suspect that they are failing to find the root of the problem. It is difficult to live with waste and we are unable either to sit outside or to open windows. We are requesting help in unblocking the drainage sewer. We have been reporting to the ward councillor but there is no assistance. The current councillor is the fourth one since the sewage trouble began.”Another neighbour, Busi Twala said, “Our children don’t play outside as it is a health hazard. Some pupils are failing while trying to jump the sewage. We need assistance because we will be infected with diseases through this overflowing sewage.”Ward 59 councillor Tebogo Maama said, “I am aware of the complaint. I will send technical support to investigate the matter. We request the community to immediately report such matters to the councillor so that they will receive a quick response and solution to the problem.”
FIX THIS! Lungisani Primary School pupils struggle to walk through the school’s main gate due to the sewage flowing into the school premises.
A man aged between 35 and 40 years was found dead at Khuthuza Hostel in Thokoza recently.It is alleged that at about 01:30 am the deceased was with his three friends on his way to his place when they were approached by an unknown armed male. The suspect shot the deceased three times in his upper body and he died on the spot. The deceased’s friends and the police suspect that the killing is linked to a hostel fight between Mtubatub a and Nquthu people.
Man killed in hostel
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Ster-Kinekor gives learners reading eyes
Manzini Primary School pupils in Zonkizizwe will never experience reading challenges due to eyesight problems, as Ster-Kinekor has sponsored spectacles for the pupils who need them.Spec Savers was recently commissioned by Ster-Kinekor to conduct eye tests on pupils at the school and to provide the necessary spectacles. Spec Savers optometrist Jerry Chweneyagane said they were testing the
pupil’s eyesight and taking measurements for their spectacles. He said the spectacles will be delivered to the school in a few weeks’ time and, on the day the learners receive their new spectacles, they will also be taken to a movie house by Ster-Kinekor. Mantwa Khohlooa, a Grade 3 learner and one of the beneficiaries, told tame TIMES, “I could not see or read properly, but now with the new spectacles I will be able to read my books.” School principal Kenneth Sibisi said, “I am impressed that Ster-Kinekor has come on board to assist our pupils. 200 pupils with eyesight challenges were identified by the educators and all had their eyes tested and will be given new pairs of spectacles.” “Early detection of loss of sight can be reversed.” “This can help in improving the academic performance of the pupils as they will be able to read.”
“I am impressed that Ster-Kinekor has come on board to assist our pupils”
AT MANZINI PRIMARY: Grade 3 pupil Mantwa Khohlooa wears a pair of spectacles fitted by Spec Savers optometrist Jerry Chweneyagane.
~Kenneth Sibisi
Matrix Warehouse brings technology relief to Kathorus
AT YOUR SERVICE: Cheslea Enslin, sale representative and Trevor Zwane, store manager of Matrix Warehouse Computers eKASI at Vosloorus Crossing Mall, are ready to help the community of Vosloorus with all their IT needs.
The opening of Matrix Warehouse Computers eKASI at Vosloorus Crossing Mall has brought technology relief to the Kathorus community.Matrix Warehouse Computers eKASI offers the best quality Information Technology products and services at affordable prices. They sell hardware, software, accessories and computers, run an internet café inside the shop for community members at reasonable prices and provide the following services: faxing, copying and typing, as well as helping people to access information from the internet.Trevor Zwane, manager for Matrix Warehouse Computers eKASI, told tame TIMES: “We specialise in computers. We also do repairs to computers, which do not take the whole day - depending on the problem. We provide our customers with good and efficient service, always going the extra mile. We also have a three-month lay-by system for people who cannot afford to pay cash for our goods.”
Matrix Warehouse Computers eKASI has five years’ experience - it was established by Michael Lebelo and Quenie Boyce in 2010 and has six branches countrywide, namely in Kathorus, Maponya, Protea Glen, Everton, Kimberly and Mafikeng. Zwane added that they have also created employment opportunities for local people. “We have three people working in the store and two of them are from Vosloorus,” he said. “As a business we have a social responsibility and, as in other areas, we will also from time to time give back to the community of Kathorus and sponsor some charity and sports activities.”
The store is open seven days a week. From Monday to Friday they are open from 09:00 am to 18:00 pm, on Saturdays they open from 9:00 am to 17:00 pm and on Sundays, from 9:00 am to 14:00 pm. Matrix Warehouse Computers eKASI is situated at shop number 3 in Vosloorus Crossing Mall and the contact details are: 011 0281499\88.
THE RIGHT TO LIFE
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Saturday 21 March is Human Rights Day, and 2015 marks 21 years of a new democratic dispensation in a country that is troubled by a disturbing past but has forged ahead to enact one of the most liberal constitutions in the entire world.We spoke reconciliation when the opposite was expected; blood was spilled and sacrifices were made by ordinary people to ensure we had equal treatment irrespective of race or gender, among other things. We indeed have a lot to celebrate, including the c o n t r i b u t i o n s made by the women and children of our soil, who kept things together when it was impossible to do so - they still deserve a lot of support from all sectors of our country.As we gear up to commemorate this iconic day, shivers go down my spine when I constantly read and hear about the plight of women losing their lives at the hands of their partners. There are high numbers of women killed by the men in their lives in fits of rage; these men at times turn to kill other family members and then commit suicide.
Why such carnage? What went wrong with men? Let’s take a moment and reflect on the rights of women versus domestic disputes that keep arising; let’s be reminded of the love that brought us together before committing crimes of passion.There’s a lot of good men in our country: speak up and help our fellow brothers that have broken souls; help them find themselves again so they can blossom in the way they were meant to be. Love is the inspiration that
keeps us alive and all of us have it. Woman is God’s greatest gift to man - let us acknowledge her.This Human
Rights Day, let’s remind ourselves of the right to life of women, that is just like the right to life that all of us have, and make a concerted effort to create better living conditions for our families and communities at large.
This article was contributed by Jabulani ‘Dj X’ Xhasa, managing director of Excellence Unlimited and the host of The Kasie FM Breakfast Rush.
CELEBRATING 21 MARCH: Jabulani ‘Dj X’ Xhasa, managing director of Excellence Unlimited and the host of The Kasie FM Breakfast Rush
THE RIGHT TO LIFE
Last year’s glitches that resulted in a water supply interruption of almost a month in parts of Gauteng have posed a challenge to all municipalities to prepare themselves better for such incidents in the future. Rand Water is the contracted service provider for the entire Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality area and has supplied water to the province without fail since 1906. No one could have anticipated a challenge such as the one experienced during 2014. In this regard, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is working on a future Water Management Plan to cater for such events. One component of the plan is the exploration of an early warning system which would be used to indicate dropping water levels in EMM’s storage reservoirs and allow for speedy intervention. This would be achieved through a telemetric type system that will synchronize all reservoirs in Ekurhuleni, making it easy to divert water from one supply zone to another. This process will also include the harmonization of the Metro’s underground infrastructure so that municipal potable water supply zones are aligned to enable distribution of potable water from one supply zone to another, where practically possible. The Metro is currently working on constructing two additional
water reservoirs, in Palm Ridge and Etwatwa x19, which are expected to be complete in the 2016/2017 financial year. The municipality will also pull out all the stops to ensure that more potable water storage reservoirs are built by the year 2021, in anticipation of future supply risk and population growth due to urbanization. Furthermore, the construction of the above-mentioned two storage reservoirs, which will add additional water storage capacity soon, is already at an advanced stage of planning. Germiston was the hardest hit during the potable water challenges in September 2014; so, a dedicated feeder line to the existing Russell Road reservoir will be in place before the end of 2015/2016. “South Africa is by its nature a semi-desert area and Gauteng was built far from natural dams in the chase for mining prosperity, which requires everyone in
the province and Ekurhuleni region in particular to use water sparingly,
curtailing dripping taps and reporting any visible leakages,” Ekurhuleni
spokesperson Themba Gadebe said.
The municipality will augment these interventions
by intensifying the implementation of the
water conservation and water demand
m a n a g e m e n t programmes.
Ekurhuleni watermanagement plan
ADDITIONAL RESERVOIRS
TO BE BUILT ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- 20Ml reservoir in Brakpan (estimated at R25million)
- 11Ml reservoir in Masetchaba View (estimated at R18million)
- 26Ml reservoir at Russel Road (estimated at R34million)- 10Ml reservoir in Etwatwa (estimated at R20million)
- 1.1Ml water tower in Etwatwa (estimated at R10million)
- 5Ml water tower in Northmead (estimated at R32million)- 13Ml reservoir in Dunottar (estimated at R23million)
- 1Ml water tower in Visagie Park (estimated at R10million)- 25Ml reservoirs in Bredell
(estimated at R31.12million)
MOTHER HANDS OVER SON TO COPS
A mother handed her 19-year-old son over to the police for a murder committed on 8 March on the street in Zone 3.According to the brother of the deceased, he and his 48-year-old brother were on their way home at about 02:00 when they noticed the 19-year-old suspect standing on the street corner with his friends. As they passed, the suspect grabbed the deceased and accused him of having stolen his cellphone. The deceased denied the accusations and a quarrel ensued. During the quarrel, the suspect allegedly drew a knife and stabbed the deceased to death. The suspect then ran away. A murder docket was opened at Zonkizizwe Police Station.The suspect is expected to appear in Palm Ridge Court soon.
“GRANDFATHER” RAPES GRANDDAUGHTERA 52-year-old Thokoza grandfather who allegedly threatened his 15-year-old granddaughter with a knife and raped her has been arrested. According to Thokoza Police Station spokesperson Constable Patrick Mashiane, the rape incident took place on February 27 at the house of the suspect. He said the case of rape was opened at the Thokoza P olice
Station and the suspect was finally arrested by the police. “According to the police report, the rape victim was raped by the suspect and was commanded to wash before being raped for the second time by the suspect. Police managed to arrest the suspect. He is now behind bars pending police investigation,” concluded Mashiane.
SENTENCED TO LIFE FOR KILLING A WOMAN Gcinithemba Prince Phandile was recently found guilty of the rape, murder and kidnapping of 29-year-old Palesa Lesapo and given a life sentence for murder, 10 years imprisonment for rape and six months imprisonment for kidnapping by the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court.Detective Warrant Officer Mbuyiselo Mofokeng said that on 5 April 2013, the body of the deceased Palesa Lesapo was found dumped next to a local tavern in Phola Park, Thokoza. “The investigation was conducted and it was discovered that the deceased was residing in Phola Park Extension 5 and was last seen the day before the incident with the accused, Phandile. The investigations continued and the tenants where Phandile is residing told the police that they heard a noise at Phandile’s shack of him assaulting someone the day before the incident,” said Mofokeng. He said they began searching for the Phandile in question as he was then at large. “The deceased’s clothing was found in Phandile’s shack. There were traces of blood on the floor, at the door and on the blankets. The DNA was taken to the forensic laboratory for
examination to discover whether it matched that of the deceased,” said Mofokeng.He said they also received information that Phandile was seen in Brackendowns, Alberton. They used his photograph and managed to spot him in Hennie Albert Street in Brackendowns in the early hours of the morning five days after the incident. “Phandile was arrested and his blood was also taken for DNA for comparison. The DNA come out positive that he raped, assaulted and kidnapped the deceased. Palm Ridge Court found him guilty and he was sentenced. We worked hand in glove with forensic personnel in collecting each and every piece of evidence from the accused’s shack in order to make sure that Phandile was indeed at the shack with the deceased,” Mofokeng said. He advised women not to walk alone at night or go to drinking places on their own, as they tend to become victims of rape and murder because they are defenceless.
WELL DONE: to Detective
Warrant OfficerMbuyiselo
Mofokeng for his hard work
and dedication in investigating
the murder case.
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Bongani “Voxyzie Bone” Dlamini and Simphiwe “The Brawl” Shipyana have claimed their rightful spot in hip-hop music with their latest offering of Streetwise Legend. The latest album of the duo from Katlehong consists of 12 hit tracks that are set to showcase their talent. Their magnificent musical lyrics aim to entertain their followers and have set a new benchmark within hip-hop circles. Voxzie Bone said the leading tracks in the album that make fans dance nonstop are called “Jozi” and “I feel like.”
“The Jozi track got a positive response with a large number of downloads from the website. Other top songs that should not be overlooked in the album include Tonight, Shine yo Light on me and the popular Ngenzenjani,” explained Voxzie Bone.The album is managed by Life Style Entertainment, produced by Bongani “Voxzie Bone” Dlamini and Stock Sweet. During the festive season the duo performed across the City of Ekurhuleni and Mpumalanga. To book the artists contact Bongani “Voxzie Bone” Dlamini on: 071 459 7823.
Duo claims rightful place in hip-hop
STREETWISE LEGEND: Bongani “Voxyzie Bone” Dlamini is excited about his recent music offering which will dominate hip-hop circles.
Kathorus based Extreme Film and Music production house officially screened two of their short films to the public at Kwa Ditselana Cultural Village in Katlehong. The short films that were screened on the day were Okwami Okwezandla and Inguqukho. According to the production house’s Managing Director Abongile Ntsatha, the aim of showing both films in the township was to showcase local talent to the public. “Okwami Okwezandla short film is about a young boy whose parents choose a career path for him. The rebellious youngster finally drops out in his final year at university to pursue a music career. The other film, Inguquko, is about a girl who fell pregnant and abandoned her tertiary studies. Both films were recorded in Kathorus and feature actors from Ekurhuleni and Alexandra,”
explained Ntsatha. The films were written by the talented Xolisa Mpafa and produced by Extreme Film and Music production house. Mpafa said it is high time people revived the culture of township cinema in order to build the film industry. He said he was concerned that nowadays people tend rather to purchase DVDs and watch them in the comfort of their homes. “There is a lot of acting talent in the township that needs to be nurtured in the right direction so that they can realise their dreams. Our production house provided a necessary platform for aspiring actors and film-makers. I am looking forward to the Inguquko short film being shown at the upcoming showcase Durban International Film Festival. Cinema fanatics should expect more from the Extreme Film and Music Production House,” said Mpafa. Entry to the screening was free of charge and ran from 12pm until late in the evening.
The Thokoza Hostel based Maskandi music artist Mandlakhe “Duzenaye” Buthelezi has officially released the debut Maskandi DVD that is taking his music to a new level. It consists of a mixture of Maskandi hit tracks taken from four albums, namely Oben 10, My Hlokoza, Njengoduze and Ngivumeleni. The DVD consists of 11 hit tracks. “The DVD was filmed in places including Thokoza, Jeppe and Alberton. I chose to film the DVD in different places to make it exciting. Some of the artists featured in the DVD include Mashwabana, Chama boys and Fihliskhwele,” said Duzenaye.The DVD was officially launched in Mpumalanga at Witbank Taxi Rank on 28 February. It is not available in music stores but is sold from the boot of a car. People interested in purchasing Duzenaye’s debut DVD or booking the artist for performances can contact him on: 061 118 6330.
Duzenaye releases new DVD
RECENTLY LAUNCHED: Mandlakhe “Duzenaye” Buthelezi is excited about his latest Maskandi DVD .
MTN Joyous Celebration, SA’s most celebrated Gospel ensemble, makes a massive comeback this Easter, as they pave the way for the momentous road to Joyous 20 – a significant milestone for the group which will be celebrated throughout the year. MTN Joyous Celebration is launching their 19th live DVD recording from 3 to 5 April 2015 at the Big Top Arena in Carnival City. This year’s inspirational theme, Back To The Cross, explains their focus for the year, which is all about looking back to where everything started: The Cross. This will be interpreted through the music as the group celebrates old hymns that fans know and love from years gone by, but this time they will have a new feel or “Joyous injection.”Joyous is not only revered in South Africa, but also on the continent and internationally.
They have involved other countries too, not only by visiting them but also by singing in their languages as well. Joyous has involved numerous African languages in many of their projects just to make sure that everyone is included in the project. Joyous Celebration was founded 19 years ago by Lindelani Mkhize, Pastor Jabu Hlongwane and Pastor Mthunzi Namba. They have established this vision together and are still working on it as it grows bigger and better every year. They gave birth not only to Joyous Celebration as a brand, but also to many Gospel stars who started with Joyous Celebration, like: Ntokozo Mbambo, William Sejake, Ndivhuwo Matumba, Margaret Motsage, Sharon Dee, Vicky Vilakazi, Mahalia Buchanan and Thabo Mdluli, to name a few.
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A group of Katlehong artists under the banner of Ellymark Communications is hosting an event called the Unrecognised Rap Attack at Kromvlei in a bid to give unrecognised artists a platform to showcase their talent. Speaking to the media, event organiser Simphiwe Shipyane said the first edition of the event would be held on April 4 and it would then become an annual occurrence. “Unrecognised rap artists to be featured in their line-up on the day include K1 Dime, Sir-Bigger, Hospital Case, Wolf Pack Clan and Jay Stash. Car fanatics stand a great chance of witnessing some of the township’s most reputable BMW-spinners that will showcase their driving skills. The car-spinner line-up includes Eric Maswaya, Skopas and the Magiya Brothers. Artists will be ferried from backstage to the front of the stage by the car-spinners who will also add a little bit of fun by showcasing their driving skills to the cheering crowd. Gifted rap artist Kwesta from Kathorus, and many more, will be guests of honour at the event,” said Shipyane.For more information about the event contact Simphiwe Shipyane on 079 756 5775.
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Growing up in a township like Soweto and Alexandra, one would never think that rural areas exist in Gauteng. This is partly due to the fact that we associate rural spaces with all other provinces except Gauteng. The reality is that one has to be knowledgeable about the spatial development of the area and what constitutes a rural area. Due to the special focus on urbanisation in our province, such areas are often not prioritised and yet they contribute substantially to the economy of the country. The same could not be said about the Gauteng government, which has identified rural safety and development as one of its key areas of focus. This is largely due to the fact that challenges such as infrastructure development which hampers the provision of services, farm killings, stock theft and labour issues faced by rural communities contribute to instability in the province. Thus, a comprehensive and holistic strategy must be formulated if the safety of these communities is to be guaranteed.South Africa is characterized by high levels of poverty and underdevelopment, especially in the rural areas. Statistics South Africa reported that in 2006, 43.74% of the population lived in rural areas, and these figures are likely to have increased in the past few years.In his State of the Nation address in May 2009, President Jacob Zuma stated that “comprehensive rural development linked to land and agrarian reform and food security” was priority three in the Medium Term Strategic Framework for 2009-2014. Farmers, farm workers and residents within and adjacent to rural communities are often soft targets for criminals. This is due to the remoteness of farms, high market value of properties, long distances between farms, villages and the police station as well as basic infrastructure, such as road networks, that all hamper service delivery and increase response time by the police.As a result of all this, the Department of Community Safety in conjunction with the National Civilian Secretariat for Police and the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development convened a Rural Safety Summit recently. The summit was attended by Farm Owners, Farm Workers, Farm Tenants, the
Transvaal Agricultural Union, Agri S.A, African Farmers Union of South Africa, Agri Gauteng, Farmers Workers Union, who respectively adopted an implementable programme of action (POA) against crime.
A TASK TEAM WITH A CLEAR PROGRAMME OF ACTION WAS ESTABLISHED AND WILL DEAL WITH, AMONG OTHER THINGS:
MEC PROMISES TO FIGHT RURAL CRIME
Establishment of rural safety unit per rural stationPlot numbering linked with the cell number of the farm owner, so as to ensure safety on the farms and improve accessibility for policingAllocation of proper rural vehicles for rural policing Constant communication between SAPS Rural Safety Coordinator(s) and Rural Safety Forum Chairperson.Safety Forums to incorporate municipality as per the area’s needsFarmers must hire legal and documented workers and create profile cards to be verified at local stationsInduction of both farmers and workers on labour law by the Department of Labour, to minimize abuse of workersFarmers working together across racial linesGovernment must build or improve on social services such as schools, clinics and recreational facilities in rural areasEducation and awareness drive on the criminal justice system in rural areas.Education and awareness drive on AgriBEE, so as to empower workers
The task team will commence with the implementation of these recommendations within two months and will report back on the progress made in the next six months.Sizakele Nkosi- Malobane is the MEC for Community Safety in Gauteng.
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MTN Joyous Celebration will host auditions for the cast of Joyous 20 starting from March, giving the public at large a chance to be part of this well-known gospel ensemble. Auditions will be held in most major cities across the country, kicking off on 31 March and running until September 2016, when they conclude the Joyous 19 tour. If anyone thinks they have what it takes to be a part of this amazing project, this is their chance!Applicants need to register by sending an SMS to a number and will in turn receive a reference number that secures their place in the auditions. Auditions will be held in each of the Joyous 19 tour hosting cities within the week of the performance, starting with Johannesburg and including Port Elizabeth, Durban, Middelburg, Bloemfontein and Rustenburg. Shortlisted and successful candidates will be informed between September and October 2015. “There is so much talent in Mzansi and we are looking forward to adding some unique, new and fresh talented vocalists and musicians to our choir and band to be introduced and unveiled to the South Africa public through the Joyous 20 production,” says co-founder of the gospel group, Lindelani Mkhize.Larry Annetts, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN SA, said they believe that these auditions are crucial for music development in the country and will play a major role in further unearthing the kinds of musical gems that our country is so richly blessed with.
Joyous Celebration holds auditions
JOYOUS CELEBRATION: performs at one of their gigs.
For the Gauteng leg of the auditions, the SMS line opens on Wednesday 4 March 2015 and closes at midday on Monday 30 March 2015. Interested
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SMS “AUDITION GAUTENG VOCAL” or “AUDITION GAUTENG INSTRUMENT” to 38008
to register – SMS charged at R10. They will then receive a reference number securing their registration.
Auditions will take place at the end of March at the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS). Pre-registration is compulsory in order to audition.
MTN Joyous Celebration will also launch the much anticipated Joyous 19 CD and DVD titled Back to the Cross from 3- 5 April at the Big Top Arena in Carnival
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The Katlehong based Shorin-kempo Karate Club athletes dished out five-star performances in the Shinkoyokushin Karate Tournament at Klerksdorp in North West province. According to the team’s coach Thulani Sibisi, the four athletes, namely Mbali Msomi, Tumelo Tsotetsi, Teboho Motloung and Keke Nkopane, were chosen on merit. “There were 14 athletic teams coming across the country - Botswana, Swaziland and Zimbabwe. We had a total of 194 athletes that took part in the tournament. Only one of our athletes did not proceed to the finals but the other three of our athletes reached the finals,” explained coach Sibisi. Tumelo Tsotetsi and Teboho Motloung obtained position 2 and 4 respectively in the boys under-55
kilogram division. Keke Nkopane lost in the early stages of the ladies under-55 kilogram division and Mbali Msomi obtained position
3 in the ladies open division. Sibisi cited that they owe their success in the competition to good preparation that took place before the tournament and tough training.“Our main stumbling block in the competition was the foreign nationals we competed against because we did not know their style of fighting and their history,” said Coach Sibisi. Meanwhile, Katlehong based Shorin-kempo Karate Club will be hosting the fifth edition of the Shorin-kempo Kaikan Karate Tournament in Thokoza Auditorium on May 30. He said their target is to register 400 athletes for the tournament. For more information about the event contact Coach Thulani Sibisi on: 083 599 5916.
Local karate stars impress away
FIVE-STAR PERFORMANCE: Shorin-kempo Karate Club athletes Tumelo Tsotetsi, Keke Nkopane, Mbali Msomi and Teboho Motloung were a marvel to watch in the recent karate tourney.
