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Move to combat deadly winter fires

Joburg Public Safety MMC Sello Lemao

Staff Reporternews@inner-city-gazette.co.za

The City of Joburg is to distrib-ute over 1 000 safety kits to

vulnerable informal settlements in its seven regions, in a move to deal with deadly fires during the winter season, according to Public Safety MMC Sello Lemao. He says the campaign to prevent deadly fires was launched as the City is mourning the tragic death of two members of the Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) Daniel Zwane and Michael Letsosa, who were based at the Fairview fire station. The two fire-fighters died of smoke inhalation after responding to a call following a fire at the Nedbank Mall build-

ing in Albertina Sisulu Street in the Joburg CBD over the weekend. MMC Lemao described the state of the building as appalling. “I was terrified by the building’s condition and shocked by the terrible smell. I wanted to see the building for my-self and what caused the death of these two firefighters,” he said. MMC Lemao said the winter safety campaign is a partnership between the City’s Department of Public Safety, EMS and the Joburg Metro Police Department (JMPD). He said 180 informal settlements in areas such as Ivory Park, Freedom Park and Orange Farm had been identified as vulnerable to fire. “The 1 000 safety kits, which com-prise a fire extinguisher, burns oint-ment, a paraffin lamp and primus

stove, will be distributed from the beginning of June. Old age homes will also be equipped with smoke detectors. This work is a partner-ship between my department and the residents of Joburg to combat fires and prevent the loss of life and property,” MMC Lemao said. He also explained that the fires are commonly caused by unregulated heating and lighting appliances; candles not placed in proper candle jars; using open fires and braziers for cooking within confined spaces and illegal electricity connections. “The City has also intensified com-munity outreach programmes and trained community emergency re-sponse teams, resulting in a 42 per-cent reduction in fire-related inci-dents around the city,” he added.

The fires are commonly caused by unregulated heating and lighting appliances; candles not placed in proper candle jars; using open fires and braziers for cooking within confined spaces and illegal electricity connections.

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World beauty expo boosts Joburg tourism

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Joburg is hosting the 63rd annu-al World Congress of the Co-

mité International d`Esthétique et de Cosmétologie (CIDESCO). CIDESCO president Anna-Cari Gund said Joburg is the vibrant heartbeat of South Africa. “Del-egates can look forward to key industry issues, networking and discovering the beauty of this fas-cinating country.” CIDESCO, the world’s larg-est beauty therapy association, is conducting its 63rd annual confer-ence and exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre since Wednes-day and up to Monday May 25, in partnership with Johannesburg Tourism. Hundreds of industry leaders and globally recognised professionals in cosmetology are attending the six-day conference and exhibition. Globally recognised speakers include Dr Des Fernandes, who will address delegates on micro needling; Dr Ridwan Mia, who will speak on skin grafting; Dr David Arthur, who will talk about on natural hormone replacement; and Dr Dong Ping, who will de-liver a paper on periosteal micro plastic surgery. Other speakers will be Mandla Quwe, who will give a presenta-tion on sports massage; Baatile Komane, who will speak on the

usage of African seed oils in cos-metics; Dr Dennis Rehbok, who will give a talk on treating dia-betic clients; Valencia Khumalo, an expert in medical and aesthetic stratifying; Pat Lam, who will speak on nutrition for different body and skin types; and Johnette du Rand, who will address del-egates on the benefits of massage for cancer clients. The city last hosted this event in 1995. CIDESCO has a presence in 33 countries across five con-tinents, where it has accredited schools. The annual event provides op-portunities for cosmetology pro-fessionals to discuss the indus-try’s most important issues, gain new skills and network. Joburg Tourism’s Laura Vercueil said this is a major achievement for the City. “This important meeting will boost Joburg’s an-nual rankings for the bidding of top meetings and conferences, en-hancing its reputation as a world-class host and showcasing our unbelievable business, visitor and cultural offerings,” she added.

Joburg Tourism’s Laura Vercueil

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A special weekend for African unityOwn Correspondent

Africans from all over the con-tinent will come together at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfon-tein to celebrate Africa Day. Over two days, May 22 and 23, some of the continent’s top mu-sicians will lead celebrations of Africa’s achievements through song and dance at the theatre. Headlined by award-winning local artists Ringo Madlingozi and Lira, the two shows will also pay special tribute to the great Nigerian Afrobeat mae-stro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Africa Day is officially cel-ebrated annually on May 25 to commemorate the founding in 1963 of the Organisation of Af-rican Unity (OAU), the forerun-ner to the African Union (AU). Also on the lineup in the Joburg Theatre shows are Lura of Cape Verde, Nigeria’s Femi Koya and Abena Koomson, the Ghanaian-born artist now based in New York, who will show the rest of the world what unity can do to affirm the continent’s vision to create a better life for all. This special weekend of Af-rican music will showcase the richness of the continent’s rhythms, dance and song, ac-cording to Collette Dawson, the theatre’s spokesperson. “It is a diverse and exciting pro-gramme that salutes Africa’s musical heritage,” she says.

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Bursaries for top performers

Alleged serial killer denied bail

Umzinyathi Mayor James Mthethwa

Durban - Several best performing students from rural areas in the province have re-ceived bursaries from local and multina-tional businesses. Amahle Benefit Scheme along with Arcellor Mittal and Anglo American have given out eight bursaries to matriculants who excelled in Maths and Science to be trained as artisans. Amahle benefits scheme has donated more than R20 million towards the develop-ment of communities since its formation in 2007. First lady Sizakele MaKhumalo Zuma, Amahle Benefits Scheme president Bahle Zondo, the Mayor of Umzinyathi District Municipality James Mthethwa and traditional leaders attended the handover ceremony. Mayor James Mthethwa encouraged wom-en to develop themselves. “We encourage women to go back to school because with-out education they cannot to do anything, they will not be able to do things for them-selves, we also encourage men and women to know and understand their HIV status.” The president of Amahle benefits scheme, Bahle Zondo encouraged young people to focus on education and not involve them-selves in social ills such as drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy. “We are from rural communities and our parents have suffered a lot, so the youth should be willing to give back to our community,” Zondo said.

Cape Town - UCT’S decision to grant am-nesty to students involved in recent protests at the university has been deemed as ‘purely political’ by political science student and so-cial activist Chumani Maxwele. Maxwele, who has been suspended for two months and was subject to a disciplin-ary hearing after a lecturer was allegedly as-saulted and racially abused, said the univer-sity was doing damage control. UCT vice-chancellor Max Price said management had decided to grant an amnesty to all protest-re-lated incidents that occurred between March 9 and May 18. “No disciplinary action will be brought against any student or staff mem-ber in respect of these events. There were in-

cidents that contravened UCT rules, but we will not pursue any punitive action.” Price said he had spoken to the victims of alleged verbal assault and intimidation. “Most of them recognise that if the aggres-sors are simply punished, usually the ac-cused become defensive, denying they have done anything wrong. They may be unlikely to change their attitudes, feeling rather that they have been victimised and left angrier.” Maxwele said amnesty is good, but it is a political concept and this exposes the univer-sity’s political agenda. “This is damage con-trol after they were caught unaware during the move for transformation and to have the statue removed,” he said. Cape Times

Social activist slams UCT amnesty

Port Elizabeth - Ambulance personnel were recently threatened at gunpoint in the city while responding to calls in two separate in-cidents over the weekend. Eastern Cape Provincial Health spokesper-son Sizwe Kupelo says a crew was confront-ed in Jacksonville in the northern areas by four men smelling of alcohol, accusing them of negligent driving. In the second incident on Monday morning, an ambulance crew was robbed of their wallets and cellphones in New Brighton. Kupelo says incidents like this will severely affect response times. “We are now going to organise psychologi-cal treatment for the two affected officials. We call on the community to work with the department and police in ensuring that we isolate the criminal elements within our communities. We condemn these two inci-dents,” says Kupelo. These incidents happened on the same weekend that the MEC for Health, Phumza Dyantyi handed over 178 ambulances to the province’s healthy department. SABC

Gunmen threaten ambulance crew

Awaiting trial prisoners in their new uniforms at the Witbank jail.

Ndivhuho Ntsieni

Witbank - The Department of Correctional Services has launched a uniform for remand-ed detainees at the Witbank Correctional fa-cility. There are over 5 600 remanded detain-ees in the Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West regions. The country has over 160 000 awaiting trial detainees. The department says it hopes the uniform will assist curb escapes and contribute to the health and hygiene of the detainees. Witbank correctional facility Commissioner Mandla Sibanyoni said the uniform will play an im-

portant role in identifying the detainees. “The uniform will also assist to improve hygiene among detainees. The facility has inmates from different backgrounds, as far as pover-ty lines are concerned, some of them do not have clothes to change, which puts them in a difficult position in terms of health.” Lizie Masango, who specialises in prevent-ing escapes in the Department of Correction-al Services, it was difficult to distinguish be-tween awaiting trial detainees and civilians working inside the prison facilities. SABC

Uniforms for remand detainees

Social activist Chumani Maxwele

News Briefs from arouNd sa

Thohoyandou - The Thohoyandou Mag-istrate’s Court was packed to capacity on Monday for the bail application by alleged University of Venda (Univen) serial killer, Ndivhuho Ntsieni. Those attending included community structures, Univen students, the Vhembe ANCWL , the Moral Regeneration Move-ment, pastors and Univen workers who oppose the application. Ntsieni, 25, is ac-cused on 16 counts, which include murder, rape and robbery. His legal team asked the court to release him so that he goes back to university. The court said Ntsieni was fac-ing severe charges and that he had failed to advance sufficient reasons and exceptional circumstances that warranted his release on bail. The application was also declined on the basis that if released, Ntsieni might still go back and continue with his killing spree. The case was postponed to 8 June. Ntsieni’s allegedly started a killing spree in March 2014 and continued for five months at Univen and surrounding areas. During his arrest, Ntsieni, a final year BSc student, was found in possession of a Univen stu-dent card and cellphone allegedly belong-ing to one of the victims, Sandy Thagisa. She had been severely assaulted and left for dead, but survived. Thagisa has since died this year. He was also found in possession of a cellphone belonging to another of his alleged victims, Brenda Ndove, and a hair-pin belonging to another murdered woman, Livhuwani Mbodi. Limpopo Mirror

Joburg entities sign performance dealStaff Reporternews@inner-city-gazette.co.za

The chairpersons and direc-tors of the City’s entities

have signed the Shareholder’s Compact Agreement, in which they commit to deliver the high-est standards of service. The entities committed to con-tribute to the success of key pro-grammes Jozi@work and Cor-ridors of Freedom. The signing event was attended by Mayoral Committee members who in-cluded Chris Vondo (Commu-nity Development), Matshidiso Mfikoe (Infrastructure and En-vironmental Services), Chris-tine Walters (Transport), Ruby Mathang (Economic Develop-ment) and Roslyn Greeff (De-velopment Planning). Mayor Parks Tau said he had

mandated the electricity utility to redefine itself also as a generator of energy. “We have identified projects that will enable us to effect this transformation. If we are able to do certain things we will be able to advance transfor-mation. The Mayoral Committee spent over six hours formulating the budget plan to ensure that what we are applying our minds to is what we want in our trans-formation plan,” he said. The Mayor added that through the blue economy the City would create small enterprises and jobs. “This is an important milestone as we continue to identify ways to improve performance within the City. We live in a complex environment. When the lights go off and there are potholes in the streets, people will phone the City. We make sure that we deal

with the problems because we are the City that responds to ser-vice delivery queries,” he said. Mohamed Adam, a lawyer and member of the King Commis-sion and co-author of The Power of Governance: Enhancing the Performance of State-Owned Enterprises, spoke about ef-fective leadership in corporate governance. He said good gov-ernance required that the board must govern with integrity and in a manner that enhanced the licence it had to operate. “Lead-ership must be measured against purpose, integrity and values of the vision or objective that had been set; governance is about effective leadership. It is about conversations that leaders are having, not the boxes they are ticking. It is about courage and decision-making,” he said. Joburg Mayor Parks Tau (right) and city officials during the signing ceremony at the Parktonian Hotel in Braamfontein.

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The rollout of smart meters is to mitigate load-shedding, improve consumption efficiency,

achieve meter-reading accuracy, reduce meter-reading costs and regulate consumption, according to Infrastructure and Environment Services MMC Matshidiso Mfikoe. “Over 60 000 smart meters, also known as Ad-vanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) units, have already been installed in areas where domestic cus-tomers consume 1 000 KWH and above a month. The target is to install 70 000 smart meters by the beginning of June this year and 150 000 by the end of September at no cost to customers.” Recently Mayor Parks Tau announced the intro-duction of a system that would use smart meters to mitigate the impact of load shedding and help keep the lights on. He said residents in households where smart meters had been installed would re-ceive an SMS on their smartphones advising them to reduce power consumption at a particular time. “It will be up to you to switch off those electri-cal appliances that you don’t need. If you ignore the signal, your power will trip for 30 seconds and will switch on again. If you continue ignoring the warning signal, the power will switch off com-pletely, and remain off for the duration of the load shedding period,” he said. It is estimated that the City could save us much as 775MW if all the 335 000 households with smart meters were to apply the system. On Friday MMC Mfikoe said besides helping to keep the lights on during load shedding, smart metering infrastruc-ture would eliminate the need to send out meter-readers to obtain meter readings. “Instead, meters will be read remotely using a telecommunications network and a back office system that collects, stores and analyses meter-reading accuracy. This will improve meter-reading accuracy and reduce meter-reading costs and the inconvenience caused to customers when access to their properties would be required for meter-reading purposes,” she said. MMC Mfikoe said both the City and customers would get accurate electricity consumption and billing data from the smart meter. “This would allow for quicker resolution of queries based on accurate and factual records. The customers will be able to view and monitor their house electric-ity consumption and usage. This will allow them to have an idea of what their bill at the end of the month would be. The customer can switch certain loads on and off and see in real time how these af-fect electricity consumption,” she said. MMC Mfikoe said accurate reading would result in accurate electricity billing. “This would have a positive impact on the City’s revenue as there would be reduced billing que-ries and non-payment because customers would receive accurate and verifiable consumption in-formation. The smart meter could also be used to send bulk messages asking customers to, for in-stance, to reduce demand or remind them to pay an outstanding bill. Customers could also use their smart meters and infrastructure to choose to either be on a prepaid or credit platform,” she added.

City rolls out smart meters

Infrastructure and Environment Services MMC Matshidiso Mfikoe

Motoring Reporter

Citroën has launched one of its in-novative and exciting products lo-cally, the C4 Cactus. The French marque believes the newcomer of-fers a unique blend of design, com-fort, efficiency and innovation. The C4 Cactus is set to shake up the compact crossover SUV seg-ment with its striking design, roof

racks, attractive alloy wheels, short rear overhang, and contrasting cladding. It measures 4 160 mm in length, 1 730 mm wide and 1 480 mm tall. The exterior’s standout features also include the Airbump – air-filled protective panels that line the profile. The Airbump is made of supple thermoplastic polyure-thane that absorbs impacts of up to

4 km/h. The panels feature a black finish as standard, while optional colours include Grey, Dune, and Inside, the C4 Cactus boasts a large, seven-inch touchscreen mounted mid-facia, while a digital instrument display is mounted in front of the driver. The flat-topped facia is uncluttered, with a handbag motif on the “topbox” compart-ment. The front passenger airbag has been moved to the roof to make more room available in the front of the cabin.Fitted as standard on the entry-lev-el Feel models are a four-speaker audio system, air-conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free telephony and audio stream-ing, cruise control, electric front windows and exterior mirrors, and a multifunction steering wheel. Shine specification adds climate control, integrated satellite naviga-tion, a reverse camera, front fog lights, rear privacy glass, interior mood lighting, and an uprated au-dio system.The entry level 1,2-litre PureTech unit produces 60 kW, and 118 N.m of torque, while achieving a com-bined cycle fuel consumption fig-ure of just 4,6 litres/100 km and emitting just 107 g/km of CO2. This engine is only available on the entry-level C4 Cactus Feel model. The only other motor available is the 1,2-litre PureTech Turbo e-THP with 81 kW and 205 N.m of torque which consumes 4,7-litres/100 km. Both engines are mated with a five-speed manual gearbox that drives the front wheels. The C4 Cactus’s active safety systems include ABS with EBD and EBA and electronic stability control, while cabin safety features include Isofix child seat mounting points, immobiliser, and front seat-belt pre-tensioners. Francis Harnie, managing director of Peugeot-Citroën SA said: “The new Citroën C4 Cactus vehicle is a landmark product for the brand, both internationally and here in South Africa. It’s not only a bold statement in automotive design that breaks the conventional mould, but also a shining example of how inno-vation and intelligent engineering can produce a vehicle that delivers new and effective solutions.”

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Troops overrun Boko Haram bases

Information Minister Michael Mukuei

Rebels launch major offensiveAbuja, Nigeria - The military says it over-

ran 10 Boko Haram camps in its Sambisa Forest stronghold, a day after the fighters at-tacked a bus station, killing seven people. Defence spokesman Chris Olukolade said many rebels were killed in the offensive in Borno state, while one soldier died in a landmine blast. “The operation to clear the terrorists continues. The Air Force is main-taining air surveillance to track the move-ment of terrorists,” he said. On Saturday seven people were killed and scores injured at a bus station in the Yobe state capital Damaturu. Nigerian troops have the upper hand since February with assis-

tance from armies from neighbouring Chad, Niger and Cameroon. But on Friday, deputy governor of Borno state said the strategic town of Marte, near Lake Chad, had again fallen to Boko Haram. At least 55 people were killed last week in two raids on vil-lages near Borno state capital Maiduguri. Olukolade said Marte had been with no military presence because of the push against the fighters in Sambisa Forest. “Now that Boko Haram’s presence is reported, the issue will be addressed,” he added. President Goodluck Jonathan is keen to announce that Boko Haram has been defeat-ed before he leaves end of the month. AP

Government and regional troops arrive in Borno state to fight the insurgents.

President sacks top ministers Bujumbura, Burundi - President Pierre Nkurunziza has sacked his defence and foreign ministers, five days after surviving an attempted coup by generals opposed to his bid for a third term. Nkurunziza declined to give any reasons for the dismissals.“The president does not have to explain,” one of his spokesmen said. “The constitution gives him powers to do so.” The sackings are the first signs of ructions in Nkurunziza’s ad-ministration after the attempted coup, which intensified fears that a political crisis might be spiralling out of control and pitching the Great Lakes region towards another bout of ethnic conflict. Some 30 0000 people died in the Burundian civil war that ended in 2005. Neighbouring Rwanda, which shares a similar ethnic mix between a Hutu majority and Tutsi minority, is still recovering from the 1994 genocide in which 80 0000 people, mostly Tutsis and moderate Hutus, were killed.

So far, however, there are no signs of supporters and oppo-nents of Nkurunziza being di-vided along ethnic lines.The constitution and a peace deal that ended the civil war both specify a two-term pres-idential limit. Nkurunziza is seeking a third term anyway,

relying on a court ruling that his first term does not count because he was appointed by par-liament, not elected. Although surviving

the coup might have strengthened his position in the short term, the appointment of his main spokesman’s brother as foreign minister suggests Nku-runziza might be running out of confidants. Many of those behind Thursday’s coup at-tempt are in custody. As Nkurunziza unveiled his purge, a group of protesters resumed their daily demonstra-tions in the capital, for the first time since the attempted army takeover. Reuters

President Pierre Nkurunziza

Ex-president’s death sentence sparks violence

Ex-president Mohammed Morsi

Kampala, Uganda - The government has announced that it is boosting security mea-sures following fresh threats by Somalia’s al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab rebels. A statement by police said a new video purportedly from the Islamists and urging attacks in Uganda and Burundi, which both contribute troops to the AU Amisom force in Somalia has been circulated online. “The police and its sister security agencies are examining the contents and authenticity of a video allegedly posted by the Shabaab,” police said in a statement, which suggested the threat was general rather than specific. “We take seriously any potential threats and respond appropriately by implementing extra security precautions,” it added.

In 2010, the al-Shabaab militants carried out twin bombings in Kampala targeting a restaurant and a club where football fans were watching the World Cup final between The Netherlands and Spain, killing 76 peo-ple in the region’s worst attacks in more than a decade. Since then Ugandan and Western intel-ligence sources have said a series of al-Shabaab plots to launch attacks have been stopped in Uganda. The Islamists were also behind the Septem-ber 2013 attack on the Westgate shopping mall in neighbouring Kenya’s capital Nai-robi that left at least 67 people dead, as well as the Garissa university massacre in April in which nearly 150 people were killed.

Security boost amid fresh Islamist threats

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Juba, South Sudan - Rebels have launched a large-scale attack on the strategic northern town of Malakal, officials have said. Fierce fighting is reported to be raging in-side the town in the oil-rich north, in what appeared to be a counter-attack against a several weeks-old offensive by government troops. “The rebels of Riek Machar have at-tacked Malakal from all directions, and the fighting up to now continues,” Information Minister Michael Makuei told AFP. He said government troops had so far re-pulsed the rebels. Officials said the attack began on Friday, with rebels crossing the White Nile river on boats. Makuei said fighters loyal to rebel leader Machar, who have been fighting to overthrow President Salva Kiir since December 2013, were aid-ed by a local militia commander from the ethnic Shilluk people who had been a gov-ernment general. The commander, Johnson Olony, is a pow-erful commander in the key oil-producing state of Upper Nile. He has also been ac-cused of abducting scores of children to fight in his force. “It was Olony who transported the rebels across the river bank to Malakal,” Informa-tion Minister Makuei said. Aid workers and witnesses in the town who spoke to AFP reported intense gunfire from all directions, as well as the thump of heavy explosions from artillery or mortar fire.

Cairo, Egypt - Authorities have bolstered security around key installations as a death sentence for ex-president Mohammed Morsi and over 100 others sparked attacks on the judiciary. Hours after Morsi was sentenced on Saturday, three judges were shot dead in El-Arish. Morsi supporters from the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood burned a court in Sadat City. A bomb exploded outside a courthouse in Assiut, wounding a police officer. Rights groups say President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi is curbing freedoms, and denounced the ruling. Brotherhood leaders urged followers to stand firm against the government. Prison officials said six members of Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, a militant group linked to Islamic State, were hanged. Over 100 other Islamists were sentenced to death on Saturday, including prominent Qatar-based Egyptian cleric Yusuf al-Qaradawi, who is viewed as the Muslim Brotherhood’s spiritual leader. Some of those sentenced were Palestinian Hamas members.

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Johannesburg - City of Joburg nurses who availed their services during the Ebola cri-sis in West Africa were singled out for spe-cial praise at the International Nurses’ Day celebrations over the weekend. Joburg Health and Social Development MMC Nonceba Molwele said it is compa-triots like these who understand the value of internationalism as furtherance of sis-terly and brotherly love. More than 11 000 people were killed by the virus in Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia since its outbreak in December 2013, the worst Ebola crisis in history. This year’s international Nurses’ Day was celebrated at the Lakeside Hotel and Con-ference Centre in Benoni on the East Rand on Friday. The day is observed annually on May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Speaking to more than 300 healthcare workers and managers, MMC Molwele commended the City’s nurses for their de-votion and dedication to providing world-class health services despite the enormous

challenges they faced. She said though nurses were not always appreciated for their hard work and caring attitude, they represented hope for a healthy Joburg. “As you reflect today on the challenges you face due to sicknesses that afflict the vulnerable and the poorest of the poor, re-member that you are their last hope, that is, you stand between their despair and hope. To have people dependent on you for com-fort and care, particularly when they are be-tween life and death, is a heavy responsibil-ity to carry on one’s shoulders. “I admire your courage and resilience. As you soldier on in this noble profession, re-member that our country relies on you for the caring of the sick and physically in-firm,” she said. Overcrowding and budgetary constraints are some of the challenges clinics face. But the City of Joburg, which has a portfolio of 88 primary healthcare facilities, has ongo-ing plans to build new clinics and revamp existing ones. Over the past few months,

Mayor Parks Tau has opened three new clinics in the city, in Ennerdale, Lawley and Ivory Park. MMC Molwele commended the nurses, who often worked under tough conditions. “Our nurses are faced with frustrated pa-tients who vent their anger and frustrations on them. Their patience under these try-ing circumstances is commendable. Long queues will soon be a thing of the past be-cause this government is committed to cre-ating a better life for all,” she said. She praised the nurses for “thinking out of the box” in their quest to improve primary healthcare in line with the National Health Insurance (NHI). Dr Refik Bismilla, the City’s Executive Director of Health, urged nurses to embrace the changes proposed in the NHI and the National Development Plan. “We need your individual buy-in as it is critical because these changes require a mindset shift, from narrow thinking to em-bracing the future,” Dr Bismilla added.

MMC lauds health workers

Health and Social Development MMC Nonceba Molwele addresses the audience during the event to honour nurses.

‘Our nurses are faced with frustrated patients who vent their anger and frustrations on them’

Own Correspondent

On Monday schools throughout the coun-try will mark Africa Day by singing the

African Union (AU) anthem during assem-bly. The Department of Basic Education said a ministerial directive has been issued to all provincial education departments to instruct schools across the country to call special as-semblies at 8am on 25 May 2015. Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the 1963 founding of the Organisation of

African Unity (OAU), pres-ently recognised as the Af-rica Union (AU). The AU, which comprises 53 mem-ber states, aims to promote greater unity and solidarity between African countries as well as accelerate the politi-cal and socio-economic inte-gration of Africa. The AU is also at the fore-front of the drive for peace, security and stability on the continent. During the State of the Na-tion Address in February, President Zuma announced that “from this year, schools must also practise the African Union anthem, in preparation for the celebration of Africa Month in May, as we implement the African Union decision in this regard.” The department said it supports all efforts to highlight the importance South Africa places on the implementation of resolutions made at the AU. “The objective of the initiative is to teach the children in South African schools about the AU mandate, symbols and anthem. The department has a roll-out plan for the distri-bution and teaching of the AU symbols and anthem in schools nationally. The need to conscientise and instil pride and patriotism in the children of South Africa to their African heritage regardless of their race, cannot be overemphasized.

“We owe it our children to highlight link-ages between South Africa and other African countries through the AU,” the department said in a statement. South Africa recognises itself as an integral part of the African continent, therefore learn-ers must be taught to understand that South Africa’s national interests are naturally linked to Africa’s stability, unity, and prosperity. Schools throughout the country will also have an opportunity to sing the AU anthem during the South African Schools Choir Ei-steddfod (SASCE) competitions presently taking place in provinces and districts. “These are some of the efforts made at en-suring that the children of South Africa learn the AU anthem and show the commitment that South Africa places on its membership of the AU, and to the implementation of each

and every resolution and declara-tion that are taken at various meet-ings of the AU and its organs,” said the department. Members of the public are also encouraged, in support of the learners, to learn the AU anthem and symbols. The anthem is downloadable from the Thutong Portal on the Depart-ment of Basic Education website and websites of other government departments. “Our collective effort will go a long way in eliminating events of the past weeks when for-eign nationals were attacked and displaced,” the department said. SAnews.gov.za

AU anthem to mark Africa Day

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Kaizer Chiefs star defender Tefu Mashamaite has lowered his

wage demands in a bid to finalise a new contract with the club. The two parties have not agreed terms for a new deal due to disagree-ments over his wage demands, but the 2014/15 PSL Footballer of the Season has ‘made a compromise’ according to a source. “Tefu is willing to compromise on the salary, but not the signing on fee. He has communicated that to the club with the help of his agent Jazzman Mahlakgane. If Chiefs agree, then the player will stay and if they don’t agree, I think that will be the end of it and the player may start talking to other clubs.” Mashamaite, who has been linked with Bidvest Wits and Mamelodi

Sundowns, has refused to comment saying it is a private matter.Joe Crann reports that there are some Chiefs players who may not be with the club next season. Amakhosi have nine first team players who may be-come free agents in two months’ time if things do not change. Coach Stuart Baxter has already said that he expects to see a high turnover of players in the upcoming off-season, and there may be wholesale changes at the club. Out of contract are Itume-leng Khune, Tefu Mashamaite, Ivan Bukenya, Josta Dladla, Phakamani Mngadi, Siyabonga Nkosi, George Lebese (one year option), Mandla Masango and Matthew Rusike. Baxter has also suggested that some players will be sent out on loan for them to gain vital experience of play-ing regular first team football else-where. Those may be Zitha Macheke,

Levy Mokgothu, Simphiwe Mtsweni, Chris Matombo and Philani Cele.Of the 34 players in and around their first team, there could be a situation that sees up to 14 of them not at Na-turena when the 2015/16 season be-gins after the break. Meanwhile Laduma reports that Orlando Pirates would be entrusting Eric Tinkler with the head coach du-ties ahead of the 2015/16 season, but that may not be the case with several of the Bucs players who have hardly featured under him. Philani Zikalala, the 31-year old goalkeeper joined Pirates in the wake of Senzo Meyiwa’s untimely death, however has not featured in any of-ficial match for the Soweto giants. The Buccaneers have been looking at Felipe Ovono and, now new re-ports have emanated that Senegalese goalie, Bouna Coundoul could pen a Pirates deal, the report says. Khethokwakhe Masuku, the skilful 29-year-old winger has failed to ce-ment a regular place in the first team; even with the departures of Daine Klate and Tlou Segolela. The wing-er’s contract is due to expire in June 2015, however there is a two-year ex-tension option clause in his contract. Lehlogonolo Masalesa has battled to break into the Pirates midfield, with Thandani Ntshumayelo and Issa Sarr being relied upon. The 23-year-old has been linked with a move to re-join former Bucs coach Roger de Sa out at Ajax Cape Town to get some valued game time, though he featured in a few last matches for Bucs in the 2014/15 season. Lucky Lekgwathi, the Bucs stalwart will be turning 39 in August this year and with injuries having plagued his latter stages of his career, his playing days may be over. He has not featured for the Soweto giants the entire sea-son and reports are that he has he may be headed for either an administrative or technical role in the club. Helder Pelembe, the Mozambican international has struggled to com-mand a regular berth at the club since arriving about a season ago. He has since been linked with a move to newly promoted Golden Arrows.

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Banyana Banyana striker Portia Modise (pic) has announced

her decision to quit professional soccer with immediate effect. The 31-year-old striker, who has scored over 100 goals for Banyana, announced the decision at Safa House this week. Safa president Danny Jordaan announced that her new role will be to guide players.

“This is a special moment. This is one player who knew how to get the ball into the net,” Jordaan said. “We’re going to create a coaching path for Portia. We certainly hope she will pursue a coaching career.” Modise made her national team debut in 2000 and made 117 ap-pearances for the team, scoring her 100th goal in October last year against Algeria at the CAF African Women’s Championship.

Modise quits pro soccer

Tefu Mashamaite Khethokwakhe Masuku

Some players will be sent out on loan for them to gain vital experience of playing regular first team football