north eastern tribune 2 july 2010
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Vol 39 • No 26 • Week ending 2 July 2010
Amanda WatsonWaverley: A scoping report by environmental consultants has seemingly paved the way for a proposed skydeck petrol station over the M1.
First highlighted in Thumbs down to fi lling up, week ending 13 March 2009, residents objected to plans for a petrol station over the M1 at the Atholl Oaklands on/off-ramps.
The developer, Wealth Evolving Investments (Pty) Ltd, would like to bury six 46m3 and two 23m3 tanks on the southband off-ramp.
Coupled with a rezoning application that aims to turn public open space adjacent to the highway into a petrol fi lling station and related activities, the skydeck could be a fait accompli.
The scoping report stated the closest river was the perennial Sandspruit, which fl owed from the James and Ethel Gray Park through the site, where it was joined by a tributary to fl ow into a concrete canal past Melrose Arch.
“But the Joburg Wetland Audit clearly shows that the proposed skydeck is in a wetland which seems to have been conveniently ignored in the latest application,” objected Marian Laserson.
“I went to a building adjacent to the park and was shown how a building was fl ooded by rising water at least twice this year.
“The river in the immediate vicinity is the Sandspruit, a very important tributary of the Jukskei River.
“This is unacceptable and potentially ecologically disastrous, when you think of oil and petrol spillage washing into the streams and ground water,” said Laserson.
She also questioned the wisdom of building a petrol station directly under high voltage power lines.
Laserson added objections to the town planning application were closed on 7 June, but objections and comments for the environmental impact assessment (EIA) were ongoing. “The public can comment individually on the EIA and register as an interested and affected person.
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“If anyone has any environmental or historic knowledge of the area, please register as this kind of information is critical to an EIA.”
Eskom acknowledged receipt of questions put to it via e-mail and replied it would have answers soon.
Wealth Evolving Investments (Pty) Ltd is proposing to build a petrol station at the Atholl Oaklands bridge over the M1.
Talk about it at www.joburgnorth.womf.com or SMS NETE2 with your comment to 32690. SMSes cost R1.
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Decision-makers willing, Gauteng and Johannesburg could be world class.
Take for instance the specialised World Cup Courts, which in just over three weeks had heard more than 100 cases, most in Gauteng.
More than 50 percent of these resulted in prosecutions and included offences such as the sale of fake Fifa merchandise, fraud, theft, robbery and possession of drugs.
Think of what a similar approach could do for Mzansi if these courts became permanent after the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa™ has ended.
It means suspects arrested for ‘low profi le’ crimes could be prosecuted within a short space of time.
Victims of crime and their families would no longer have to sit in court and listen to the gory details of their experiences years after recovering from the trauma.
Cases like that of a one-year-old Randburg girl and her minder who were brutally attacked would be heard and concluded when public emotions were still high.
In addition, the High Court would be free to deal with high profi le cases. The result would be that those behind the 2005 murder of mining
magnate Brett Kebble would have been locked up by now. Also, the case against former police commissioner Jackie Selebi would have been concluded without pushing lower profi le matters off the court roll.
So, to be world class, South Africa does not necessarily have to host a global sporting event.
On the pitch, the World Cup has continued to be a massive party and problems such as transport hiccups experienced in the early days have stabilised.
And true to their ubuntu nature, our generous boys in green and gold changed their minds about winning the World Cup and decided to give other teams a chance.
Make specialised courts permanent
Amanda WatsonKew: The internet café in the old scout hall has been robbed.
“Two men walked in pretending to be customers. The next moment I was lying on the fl oor as a gang of six very professional men robbed us,” said owner George Musingwini.
He was interviewed two days before the incident about the degradation in the suburb (Enough is enough, week ending 18 June), but had expressed faith in the potential of the area.
He said the robbers were professional, operating in a calm manner, disconnecting computers rather than cutting the cables.
He now has to replace a number of computers which were in for repairs and estimated a loss of about R50 000, a hard knock for a fl edgling
business. “My camera and laptop were stolen as well
as my business partner’s car. The police arrived within 30 minutes but crime is out of control here.
“Whitney Road is a no-go area at dusk and people who walk back and forth from church are being preyed on.
“I believe the criminals are from outside the suburb but it seems that unless we are prepared to pay thousands of rand for security, we’re on our own.”
He will be printing pamphlets, and distributing them to residents in the area, calling for a meeting to discuss the crime situation. “We can’t go on like this,” said Musingwini.
Crime briefsBramley police (011-445-4114)
Assault 5, theft 4, possession of suspected stolen goods 4, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm 4, house robbery 3, possession of dagga 2, drinking in public 1, fraud 1.�Police emergency 10111.
George Musingwini explains the theft of his computers.
Something must be done
Orange Grove: Things went badly wrong for robbers at a home here last week. “Two men found a house with the door open, but the security gate locked. As the owner responded to a knock on the open door, they gained entry by pointing a fi rearm at him,” said Norwood police spokesman Captain Phillip Maganedisa.
Once inside a fi ght broke out between the robbers and the owner. It ended with one of the robbers being bitten on a hand by the homeowner before they fl ed the scene, leaving a pistol behind.
“The police were informed and soon made two arrests based on information given by the complainant,” said Maganedisa.
Suspect bitten then arrested
Bobby on the beat
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Ayanda ButheleziNorwood: A proposed meeting by Ward 73 councillor Marcelle Ravid to plan a way forward regarding the clean-up of Paterson Park ended up a one-man show.
Joburg Property Company and Metro police were some of the stakeholders whom Ravid said confi rmed attendance but did not arrive.
“Vagrants have taken over the park which was once a municipal swimming pool, but has subsequently been fi lled and allowed to grass over. Residents have been vocal about the ablutions of the homeless people living there. Neighbours have incurred extra costs, as they have to fumigate their homes after infestation by rats and fl ies,” said Ravid.
There were about 15 people who appeared to be living there but a woman who called herself Nontombi said, “There are many of us staying here. Others have gone to look for piece-jobs.”
According to Ravid, residents assumed that the presence of vermin was caused by putrefying matter and faecal contamination of the area.
“I was hoping to have other departments here so that we could discuss ways of having the park secured, cleaned and sanitised. We also need to discuss alternative living arrangements for these homeless people.”
Ravid acknowledged the positive response by City Parks.
Improvised latrines have been cleaned up, although the lingering stench was overwhelming. “Every time we ask City Parks to clean up it does so,” said Ravid.
It was learnt on good authority that the park had been earmarked for a residential development which was yet to be tendered.
“The development will upgrade the area and attract people to Norwood”, said Ravid.
Life continues as normal at the park.
Pong in putrid park
Ayanda ButheleziHighlands North: Syndicates in which criminals masquerade as policemen were said to be targeting mall shoppers who had withdrawn money.
The Norwood police is investigating two separate incidents reported at Balfour Park mall. Police spokesman Phillip Maganedisa said the men dressed in police uniform approached shoppers with fake identifi cation and then asked to check the authenticity of certain banknotes. “Under the pretext of being arrested, victims are taken to an awaiting car on
the upper level parking where they are robbed. They are then driven to an unknown location and dumped,” said Maganedisa. He confi rmed that one female linked to this crime had been arrested. The investigation continues.
Centre management at Balfour Park said no similar incidents had been reported.
“Sometimes people confuse Balfour Park Mall and Highlands North shopping centre.
However, we would appreciate having the dates and times of the incidents so that we can conduct a proper investigation.”
Crime syndicates hit mall
Amanda WatsonOaklands: The investigation into a dog left to die is still ongoing.
In left to die, week ending 15 January, the SPCA reported it had found a chow cross abandoned at a vacant house. The stench from the property had prompted a neighbour to call the SPCA. An SPCA inspector found the dog was still alive but had to be euthanised because of its extreme suffering.
Investigators have found that the house was registered to a Chinese company and they are trying to trace the owners as charges have already been laid in terms of the Animal Protection Act.
In the story, Reward for information, week ending 22 January, Charlene Smith of Midway Mall in Corlett Gardens came forward with a R10 000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the owner of the dog. No arrests have been made. “The investigation is a slow one, as they usually are, and the case is in the hands of the police,” said Sandton SPCA manager Charlotte Levin. �If you suspect animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment of animals in your neighbourhood contact Sandton SPCA 011-444-7730/1/2.
Reward for information
This dog was left to die at a home in Oaklands in January.
Ayanda ButheleziHighlands North: Despite being found guilty of cruelty to animals by the Hillbrow Magistrates Court, as published in the North Eastern Tribune of week ending 11 June, the Hesselbergs maintain their innocence.
The Sandton SPCA went into the Hesselberg’s household in November 2008 after receiving complaints from residents about animals ‘trapped’ in the house. The subpoena from the SPCA stated that 16 dogs and 40 cats needing immediate care were rescued from the house.
Joy Hesselberg and her daughter, Linda, said the SPCA had told them that of the 56 rescued animals only four survived and the rest were euthanised. The Hesselbergs could not confi rm whether lack of proper care was the reason some of the animals were put down.
“The SPCA said the cats had sniffl es”, said Joy.
Nevertheless the Hesselbergs insisted they gave the animals undivided love and attention.
“We loved our animals. We never ill-treated them. A week before the SPCA came we had just rescued a few animals. That explained why some animals were in a bad state.”
The Hesselbergs claimed to have been harassed by community members. They are both unemployed but said they had the means to care for their animals. “Our animals never starved,” they said.
“When my animals were taken away, my whole life was taken away. I do not feel guilty because I never committed any crime. That is why I was only fi ned - not for cruelty to animals but for keeping too many,” said Hesselberg.
Hesselbergs speak out
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Gugulethu NkosiBetween 2006 and 2009 contracts worth R962 million were awarded without tender to various companies by the Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works.
This was revealed in a written reply from Bheki Nkosi, Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC, to questions posed by Jack Bloom, Democratic Alliance Gauteng spokesman on corruption.
The contracts were awarded to companies when Sibusiso Buthelezi and Ignatius Jacobs were head of the department and MEC respectively. Buthelezi resigned in November last year with a R1 million settlement, after the Resolve Group was tasked with investigating allegations of the irregular granting of contracts.
According to Bloom, a few of the contracts awarded were justifi able on the basis of sole supplier, in that they were the only companies able to provide a particular product.
He argued that while some of these contracts could be justifi ed according to this premise, the rest could have been awarded to a number of other companies that provided similar services at cheaper rates.
“The contracts that were not awarded on a sole supplier basis should have gone out on open tender in order to get the best value for money.”
Bloom disclosed that the largest contract, worth R537 million, was awarded to Tau Pride and Maziya Construction to complete the Jabulani hospital in Soweto after the previous contractor failed to deliver.
Philemon Motshwaedi, spokesman for the Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works, also confi rmed that all contracts related to the department at that time had been subjected to a wholesome review process.
“A total of 207 contracts are under review and the outcome will determine steps or action to be taken in that regard.”
Did you know? According to Bloom, companies that
benefi ted from the contracts include:�Price Waterhouse Coopers, R35 million in
October 2006 for a turnaround strategy.�Nomvula Maswanganyi of Acresa
Consulting, R3.8 million in October 2007 as task team convener to fi nalise phase 1 of the turnaround strategy.�Questek, R232 milllion in 2008 for
electronic monitoring.�Idzima Training, R6.3 million in June
2008 for reconciliation of traffi c fees.�Bhekanani Building Construction, R12.2
million in December 2008 for a new ward at Sterkfontein Hospital.
Tassyn MunroBlow your vuvuzelas and stop criticising the South African government and its decisions about hosting the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, said the Minister of Sport Rev Makhenkesi Stofi le.
The minister recently addressed the youth at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg.
He disputed certain critical public views regarding the amount government has spent on the event. Stofi le revealed that government had invested about R40 billion in the World Cup.
“This was used, for instance, in the construction and renovation of roads, airports, public transport, hotels, and sport facilities such as the 10 World Cup stadiums.”
He said this brought a value that would benefi t South Africa for decades ahead and was not just frivolous spending to fuel an international pastime.
According to Stofi le, the economic impact of the World Cup was estimated to be R93 billion.
“South Africa hosting the tournament has increased employment and improved the skill levels of workers which will benefi t the country immensely.
“In addition, this exciting time will see our country presented as an active and winning nation.”
Stofi le urged the youth to become involved in ambitious programmes, including panel discussions, cultural events and youth activities.
Amy Pattison-EmmsA plan of action has now pulled the Department of Infrastructure Development together as it embarks on a developmental project to better the lives of South Africans.
This was outlined by the MEC for Infrastructure Development, Faith Mazibuko during her budget speech.
Among other things, she proposed an infrastructure development programme that would be implemented from the beginning of June.
It will tend to the country’s needs and aimed to fulfi l a promise of environmental, social and economic development. Taxpayers’ money would be used to expand and maintain public and private buildings.
This programme would involve the collaboration of the municipalities, the government, various investors, the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) and developing communities but most importantly the youth.
A national youth and service programme would be established to address the shortage of skilled artisans, engineers and architects.
The programme would provide the youth with practical knowledge and a qualifi cation.
In doing this the unskilled youth would be encouraged to look to the construction industry as a breeding ground for career opportunities.
Therefore, both skills and infrastructure development would take place simultaneously allowing proposed new building projects to be successfully launched and carried out.
The expanded public works programme (EPWP) ambitiously strived to provide one job per household and employ both the skilled and unskilled.
Once the task of obtaining skilled communities was completed, there would be a priority to employ the disabled and particularly young women. The capital works programme would take charge and allocate budgets and projects. The department hoped to complete 55 capital projects by the end of the fi nancial year. Over the next two to three years implementation management of rural development, agriculture, education, emergency services and infrastructure development would be constructed.
The department was confi dent that building expansion was the way forward. It strived to better the lives of disadvantaged youth and construct buildings that it could be proud of.
Building expansion to begin
Ignatius Jacobs, former Gauteng Department of Public Transport, Roads and Works MEC.
Tender irregularities
Cup money well spent
Rev Makhenkesi Stofile, Minister of Sport and Recreation.
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Kugelina writes from Sandown;I witnessed two police offi cers stuffi ng a vendor’s fl ags into the boot of their unmarked car (they were in full uniform) in Hamlin Street, Highlands North. I had the distinct impression they were taking them for themselves - but this is just an assumption. I stopped to speak to the vendor when they drove off and he said they
usually give him a receipt so he can account to his boss for their loss but this time they didn’t.
I was very upset for him and told him that the next time he must take down the vehicle licence number. I do think a blind eye should be turned in instances like this during the World Cup. It will be interesting to see if zero tolerance will continue after 11 July.
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with Amanda Watson
In principle, the idea of a petrol station over the M1 isn’t a bad idea.
It will create jobs and add to the economy. But why build it on the convergence of two streams?
It is not as if the Department of Environmental affairs is unaware of the problem. According to its website, ‘Water is a scarce and critical resource for the whole Greater Johannesburg area...
‘Johannesburg is dependent on transfers of water from the Vaal River System for its water needs. This means that the city has to play its part in conserving water and using it effi ciently, as well as ensuring that the Vaal system is kept free from pollution.’
So let’s build a petrol station there. Under Eskom power lines. On public open space.
Really brilliant thinking on the level of Dr. Frankenstein. There are so many things wrong with this plan I wonder if the reason that city council is contemplating it is because it is simply dumbfounded. Or simple.
The land is little more than an indigent halfway house and a lovers meeting place for a midday tryst due to city council’s abrogation.
Which means the developer can get it for a cheap and nasty song. One would think we had learned from the debacle of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, but no.
How willing are we to pay the price?
Revisiting the saga of Prometheus
For two weeks now, we have carried reports of people being robbed or conned at our malls.
People, if someone you don’t know comes up to you and wants to talk to you about money, make a scene.
I don’t care if he has a badge, cops have no interest in your money and there are no free rides. This is Joburg, and we’re a little more street-wise than this, surely?
Post script…
H Bokaba writes from Bramley View;I totally agree with the residents of the squatter camp that the old fruit and vegetable market is a place they call home.
However, I do not agree that they are victims of verbal harassment.
We hardly ever speak to them. We do not hate those people.We know their plight but we have properties and we are against squatters dumping their refuse along Van Vuuren Street.
It is a fact that drugs are sold on the premises. Their clients make u-turns in front of our properties, some even feel free to just roll their zol and smoke right in front of our gates.
Their children play in Van Vuuren Street, as they don’t have places of amusement. They (children) are as naughty as any other kids.
They open our mail and throw papers around. If the people selling drugs are not residents of the market why are they not calling the relevant authorities? The police do come but we are not certain whether they are doing
their job or collecting bribes? Whether or not the municipality and the national government must deal with this issue because our houses are depreciating in value.
The municipality is also failing to:�Clean that portion of the street ref no:
106959 and 1116-09/06/2010 and numerous letters send to city parks bear testimony.�We requested City of Joburg to build a
retaining wall along Van Vuuren Street.�The storm water drain at the corner has not
being attended to.�I believe that we are paying rates according
to the value of our properties and maybe that is why some of the residents sold their properties in time to avoid such conditions.
We are aware that it will take time before they are eventually moved. To compound our frustrations the offi ce of the speaker’s response is still outstanding and the offi ce of the mayor, City Parks and Joburg Roads simply ignored letters and petitions sent to them.
A place called home but…
Ward 73 councillor Marcelle Ravid writes;Congratulations to Pikitup for its successful ‘Pitch in’ campaign.
I know many people who took up the challenge with gusto.
But surely the point to push should be not to put ‘it’ there in the fi rst place?
Turn a blind eye for World Cup
Pikitup missing the point
Wizo Wise Buys shop, for beautiful
nearly-new clothes, kitchenware and bric-a-brac, in Durham Street, Raedene. Also need pots, pans, cutlery and crockery items. Contact Joyce 011-645-2548 or Sandy 011-645-2515.
Zumba classes at Jabula recreation centre. Fitness and dance fusion. Contact Marco 082-850-6142.
All book donations gratefully received by the Queen Alexandra retirement home. Contact 011-640-5826.
Bowls: If you would like to learn to play bowls (or if you play already)
and would like to play at the Jewish Guild, contact 011-447-3656.
Calligraphy and sumi-e workshops at Jabula recreation centre. Contact Florence 083-292-3974 or 011-435-8130.
Cancer Association of South Africa has a support group for newly diagnosed patients and their families. Donations for its thrift shop are welcome. Contact 011-646-5628.
Celebrating a Bat Mitzvah? Give a donation to Wizo’s Bat Mitzvah project in Israel. Contact Wizo 011-645-2548.
Child taken by a cult or considering leaving Yiddishkeit? Contact Daniel 083-583-9898.
Children’s art classes at Jabula recreation centre on Mondays and Thursdays. Ages three to 11. Contact Liora 072-378-2510.
CIS Toastmasters meets at Old Edwardian Club for public speaking every second Tuesday at 6.30pm. Contact Nadine 084-909-6161.
Clobbertique fundraising charity shop welcomes donations of secondhand clothing, books, furniture, kitchenware and toys. Contact 011-882-2510.
Compassionate Friends in Highlands North is a support group for parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or sudden infant death syndrome. Contact 011-440-6322 or 082-334-2932.
30 June: Occupational therapist Andrea
Millstein speaks on setting up your house to enable people with physical disabilities, at the Randjes Estate. Contact Rosemary Burke 011-640-3919. 2 July: Ronnie Mink speaks about Polish Jewish relations at the United Zionist Association Luncheon, at Our Parents Home. Contact Gloria 072-127-9421.
3 July: Plant and produce market at St Francis, Wood Valley Road in Modderfontein. Contact Eileen Powell 078-3606-743.
3 July: The Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) is having a volunteer cake and tea morning. Contact Tarryn Human 011-648-0990.
4 July: Rembrandt Theatre screens, Uncross the stars, a movie that will help people come to terms with any form of loss. Contact 083-486-5054. E-mail [email protected].
4 July: Ajami, an Israeli fi lm, screens at the Rabbi Cyril Harris Community Centre (RCHCC). Contact Hazel or René 011-728 8088/8378
9 July: Sydenham Shul invites you for Friday night fever, Finals, Felafel & Frangelico Street Brocha. E-mail [email protected]
14 July: Peter Goodwin speaks on what to do in your garden now for spring, at the Auckland Park Bowling Club in Montgomery Park. Contact Carolyn Edmond-Mack 011-888-9965 or 082-373-3226.
21 July: Wizo Johannesburg presents the 60th Anniversary of the Goodwill International recipe book. Contact Sandy 011-645-2515
23 July: Soul-folk singer Frankie Beagle performs live at No 8, Shepstone Gardens, Mountain View. Contact Colin 083-284-4968 or Frances 083-560-6996.
28 July: Symphony concert rehearsals of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra at the Linder Auditorium.
Low Life by Ryan David Jahn.
Published by Macmillan.
The theme has the propensity to be unusual and interesting but
the narration falls far short in both cases.
The main character is attacked in his home and shocked to discover that he killed the intruder and that the intruder looked exactly like him.
In the narration there is too much repetition using an array of words, an overabundance of explanation and description about every person and thing.
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SHE-KUMI: Holy Rosary school’s own ‘soccer World Cup’ mascot, coach and physical education teacher, Alison Watson.
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Nonkululeko MbuliYoung women from as far as Ivory Park and Soweto travel to the Healthwise Women’s Centre in Houghton to receive the means to be able to take care of themselves and their families.
The centre provides unemployed women with beading and embroidery skills. And the goal – self-suffi ciency. “More than creating jobs, we’re trying to ensure they have something in their hands so they don’t rely on anyone. They must be able to stand on their own two feet,” said Sizani Khoza, who runs the centre.
“We cannot employ them. They have to know how to run their own business par excellence – how to get overseas trade, marketing and packaging,” said Khoza.
The training is an intensive six-month course. Students each choose an area of specialisation and are taught to perfect their craft.
“I’m a fashion designer,” said trainer Maki Dikgobe. “Beadwork is done the same over and over again. I came to show how to make beadwork more elegant, and show them it’s creative and artistic.”
Khoza said many women would go on to start their own businesses. She wanted to see them not as suppliers to the market through a middleman, but as direct sellers with their own business centre.
“We’re looking for people who will help teach them how to run a business. We have treasure, but don’t know to market it.”
The students make corporate merchandise, personalised gifts and elegant jewellery, and their artwork has been used in international fashion shoots.
Duduzile Myeki, who began the course in January, commented, “I’m glad I know about beading from people willing to teach me.
“I need experience, but am planning to start my own business in the future.”�Contact: [email protected]
Amanda WatsonOrange Grove: Joburg Roads Agency (JRA) is being accused of dragging its heels over repairs in 10th Street.
Steven Meltzer uses the road often and said that the 2.5m x 2.5m pothole was dug up by a contractor three weeks ago.
“The street is a cul de sac and the only entrance to three schools and a shul.
“The place looks like a bomb has hit it and there seems no end in sight,” said Meltzer.
He claimed vehicles had been
badly damaged and at night drivers who were not aware of the pothole had no chance of escape.
“I’ve been in contact with JRA and I was told that they were trying to get the contractor back on the job.” JRA spokesman Busi Molotshwa said that the road was being reinstated and contractors were at work.�Report potholes to [email protected]
Send your pothole address, along with a reference number, to [email protected]
[email protected] Road repairs are frustrating residents in 10th Street, Orange Grove..
Get a move on
These pieces take up to two weeks each to make.
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Amanda WatsonLinksfi eld: It stands about 40cm tall with a girth of 132cm. It’s certainly the biggest pumpkin I’ve seen.
I’m sitting with Annamaria Apicella in her cosy kitchen and the pumpkin presides over the table. “I thought I’d plant a seed or two for fun and this is what came up,” she said proudly. There is a little patch of her garden that seems to have some magic.
In 1996 Annamaria planted sunfl ower seeds from which a plant
measuring an incredible 6.6 meters in length sprouted. She still has the newspaper article on her wall, confi rming her story.
In the meantime, the pumpkin dominates. Annamaria has protected it from curious grandchildren and birds and slugs and more curious grandchildren.
She’s now loath to open it. “If I do, it’s going to go vrot and I want to keep it like this as long as possible.”
So no pumpkin pie, fritters or soup in the foreseeable future.
Pity, because if Annamaria’s espresso is anything to go by, her family would be in for a treat. The pumpkin is massive; it’s easier to move Annamaria around for the photograph. At the end of it, buzzing pleasantly from the espresso, I have to cart the behemoth back to the cool hallway where it is sheltered from little fi ngers and hungry tums.
It weighs a ton. Well, probably about 20kgs, to me anyway.
That’s a lot of pumpkin [email protected]
Annamaria Apicella is dwarfed by her pumpkin.
Annamaria’s magic garden
ART FOR BREAD : Jeannette Holshausen, Rika de Jager, Felicity Fussell, Karin Arbeter, Lyn Zlotnik, Anne-Marie Moore and Ghita Broude at the Isonke/Bread Calligraphy Plate Exhibition at the Parks Café in Parkwood. Plates decorated by calligraphers from Penfriends studio in Houghton were sold to raise funds for the Isonke/Bread initiative that buys flour to make bread for needy children. Details: Anne-Marie 083-266-5821.
Nonkululeko MbuliZoo Lake is known for its immaculately manicured lawns, popular eateries and family-friendly facilities.
But in these pristine premises are pockets of vandalised property and grounds.
Members of the Zoo Lake Users Committee and City Parks went on a walk around the park and pointed out areas that had fallen into disrepair.
The tennis courts on Lower Park Drive behind the Zoo Lake training centre were in an appalling state.
Squatters have turned the clubhouse into a residence. Laundry was hanging from the ceiling and the electrical box had been tampered with, while suspected stolen goods including phones and chargers were sprawled across the fl oor.
The basketball court had been vandalised and smelled of faeces. Sappi bird island was fi lthy.
“No one wants to take responsibility for it,”
said Zoo Lake Users’ Committee administrator Nomsa Ndlovu, even though it was suggested that the droppings could be used as compost. Despite the no fi re signs around the park, ash was found near several trees.
“The good news is that City Parks is busy with the aerators,” said councillor Marcelle Ravid after inspecting the park.
Ravid promised that the fountain, which she described as an annual problem, would be fi xed within the month.
“There is a build-up of silt, causing blockages, and there are serious water issues, most of which are linked to Westwold Way,” admitted Ravid.
“There are fi ve different departments involved and we need to get them on site, after the World Cup. But this is a start. We hope that the joint efforts of City Parks, Joburg Roads Agency, Joburg Property Company and Joburg Water will result in Zoo Lake looking like Joburg’s favourite park again.”
Much to be done at Zoo lakeNomsa Ndlovu stares in disbelief at the state of the tennis court clubhouse.
The Takamine Acoustic Guitar Xplosion takes place at the Tanz Café on Sunday afternoons from 3pm.
Each week musicians perform three songs, with the best on the day going forward to the monthly semi-fi nals and potentially to the fi nals, where Marshal Music is sponsoring a Takamine acoustic guitar worth R15 000.
Each month the best performing
artist will also win a day’s recording time at Get Phat Studios.
Participants will receive feedback from the judges after each performance, and are given the opportunity to attend a series of music workshops.
To enter and book your date, visit Stuart Goodwin at Marshal Music, Woodmead.�Contact 082-770-7524.
Chance for musicians
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In an effort to raise funds, community support centre Lehae La Tshepo appeals to the public, schools and businesses to donate their used aluminium foil.
At the close of the campaign on 31 July, industrial and base minerals producer Zimalco will purchase all the foil collected and the funds from the sale will go to Lehae La Tshepo.
Members of the public can deposit their used foil directly at the foil deposit point adjacent to the Woolworths store at The Brightwater Commons.
Every deposit of 50g will allow an entry to a lucky draw to win prizes of R20 000 and R15 000 compliments of Zibi Environmental, and a brand new Chana Benni 1300cc car. This initiative is also an attempt to break the South African record for the most recycled aluminum foil collected. The organisers want to beat the current record of 732kg by collecting 750kg. Foil collected will be deposited in the giant soccer ball displayed at The
Kelly Gunnell, Grade 10 and Dani Meerholtz, Grade 12 pupils from Holy Rosary school have been invited to compete in the Irish Open Youth/Senior Long Course swimming championships in Dublin from 22 to 25 July.
They represented Gauteng at the SA Level
3 Championships in East London recently. Gunnell won three medals and Meerholtz made the fi nals in her major strokes.
They also competed in senior nationals in Durban in April. School staff and fellow pupils wish them well.
Kelly Gunnell and Dani Meerholtz
Drive to break SA record
Dhearem Pather and Cahil Sankar proudly show their collection of foil.
PROUD GRANDPARENTS: Justin Abratt, a winner of a raffle at the annual Grandparents’ Day at Torah Academy primary school, shares his prize with granddaughter Ora Jacobson, while his wife Maxine and toddler granddaughter Na’ama look on. The children showcased art and drama with a soccer World Cup theme, while guest speaker Adel Kazilsky gave the bobbas and zeides some words of inspiration.
E-mail your
school news to
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Brightwater Commons. Lehae La Tshepo, which
means home of hope, is a non-profi t organisation that offers counselling to those affected by HIV/Aids, and victims of trauma.
It provides food parcels for the needy and offers skills
development to empower parents. In addition, the centre has an aftercare where children from disadvantaged communities can be cared for, receive a meal, and be assisted with homework after school hours.�Contact 082-379-8760.
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The Endangered Wildlife Trust is holding a black tie dinner on 30 September at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosebank to raise funds for its Wild Dog Research Project in the Kruger National Park.
The Adventure Dynamics Everest team, whose mascot was Frikkie the wild dog, will be there. Frikkie and a number of other Everest collectibles will be auctioned on the night. �Contact [email protected]
Melrose Arch is playing host to Portugal at Heart, a festival organised by the Consulate General of Portugal and the Portuguese Embassy.
The fair celebrates football and Portugal, showcasing the country’s historic links with South Africa, and its economic and cultural highlights. It includes fashion shows, gastronomic fairs, classical music concerts and performances from Portuguese cultural groups. The centrepiece is the Red Independent Heart, a sculpture by Joana Vasconcelos. This iconic piece – symbolic of Portuguese pride and both modern and traditional – will be displayed throughout the festival. The sculpture inspired the Portugal at Heart logo and slogan, Live Out Your Passion, created by designer Gabriel Abreu, who also
created the World Cup logo.“We wanted to support our team
with activities that would best portray our country,” said Carlos Pereira Marques, Consul General for Portugal.
“Football is undoubtedly a sport that arouses great passion, and the Portuguese are known as passionate people. What better way to acknowledge this than by bringing an enormous Portuguese heart and associating it with the best of what is produced in our country.”
Marques said the festival paid tribute to the generations of Luso-South Africans who represented the vibrant Portuguese community here, and would present to them an image of a modern Portugal very different to the one their parents and
grandparents knew.An associated event is the
Portuguese presence in the Africa and the East exhibition at Brenthurst library in Parktown until 31 August.
Events at Melrose Arch piazza include: �29 June, 2, 3, 6 and 7 July: folk
dancing group performance at 7pm.�30 June: recital by Filipa van Eck
(soprano) and José Dias (piano) at 8pm. �4 July: screening of Bruno de
Almeida’s documentary The Art of Amália, at 7pm.�8 July: screening of the
documentary Mariza and the story of Fado, at 7pm. �Contact 011-684-1655 or www.melrosearch.co.za
Pride of Portugal festPortuguese folk dancers at Melrose Arch.
Raising funds for dogs
Vaughn de la Harpe with Frikkie on Mount Everest.
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A decade ago, two Jews, Darren Grusin and Marc Penn, and two Lebanese, Derek Michael and Mark Kalil came up with a novel idea to have their own version of the battle in the Middle East – Joburg style.
It wouldn’t take place on a battlefi eld but a golf course, and Jewish and Lebanese golfers in and around Joburg were welcome to join in. The fi rst game was played in 2001 with 16 players a side, followed by a lively Sunday dinner for both teams.
Held at the Killarney Country Club this year, the peaceful but highly contested battle is waged annually regardless of what happens in the contestants’ homelands.
The sixth battle was played just days after the war broke out between Lebanon and Israel, and a moment of silence was observed here.
“I remember when the Lebanese airport was bombed in 2006. It was a bit tricky but the spirit on the golf course was great,” said Grusin.
This year’s battle was a little different as it commemorated the tournament’s 10th anniversary.
Participants played in the morning and held a prizegiving and Sunday lunch to which their wives and children were invited.
“My husband has been playing in this competition for six years now but it was a new experience for me,” said Sandra Hirsch. “The camaraderie was incredible. We all had a wonderful time together.”
Although the Lebanese lifted the trophy for the fi rst six years of this annual tournament, the Jews have emerged victorious since 2007.�Contact: Darren Grusin 082-559-8442
Middle East golfing battle
First National Bank (FNB) has announced that the Calabash stadium known as Soccer City will retain its original name after the World Cup has ended.
According to FNB 2010 marketing head, Vicki Trehaeven, on 18 July Soccer City will once again be called the FNB Stadium.
The stadium had its name changed in compliance with Fifa’s strict sponsorship regulations three months prior to the tournament.
But in 2007 an agreement was reached between the Department of Public Works, Soccer City, Soccer Development Trust, South African Football Association and FNB to maintain the future naming rights after the tournament.
Reports have surfaced over the past few months that the stadium would be called The National Stadium after the tournament ended.
However, FNB confi rmed that its strong relationship with the stadium would remain until at least 2014.
“Full naming rights for a period of ten years from 7 July 2004 were granted to FirstRand Bank Limited and these naming rights grant us the exclusive rights to name the stadium First National Bank Stadium or FNB Stadium,” said Trehaeven.
Since 1987 FNB worked with the then National Soccer League to provide funding support for the stadium to be built.
FNB Stadium here to stay
Soccer City will get its name back after the World Cup.
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Week ending 2 July 2010 � PAGE 16
Last post for Bafana BafanaA near-capacity crowd packed Innisfree Fan Park on the occasion of Bafana Bafana’s 2 - 1 win over France...
A Bafana supporter blows a final honk for his team.
Sydney, Ronel and Veronica Maconi look forward to the game between South Africa and France.
Hendrik Mabotja and Philemon Maremane give it horns. Jenny and Kate Coulson flank Garth van Niekerk.
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