Volume 02, 2 December 2014, Week 49 Delivered every Tuesday Tel: 011 862 8500 Fax: 011 869 7335

BOKSBURG - BENONITWO TIME WINNER OF THE ANNUAL EKURHULENI AWARDS: BEST PRINT MEDIA

A FRESH APPROACH TO LOCAL NEWS

tameTIMESAMERICAN

FROM R450 PLUS OLD BATTERYTRUCK, CAR &

BIKE BATTERIES

A new generation of batteries and services.Phone Fred - 076 096 4280

E-mail: restart.9.5@gmail.comAddress: Cnr of Refi nery and Power Streets,

Germiston South

011 825 0223

Sunward Park residents Michael and Brandon Cole (17 and 16) are on top of the world after summitting Kilimanjaro.The brothers come from an adventure-loving family, but the idea to climb Kilimanjaro came from Brandon, who after reading Mike Hamill’s book Climbing the Seven Summits, decided he wanted to climb Kilimanjaro for his 16th birthday. Brandon told the tame TIMES: “My brother agreed to take on the challenge with me. We decided we would do it for a good cause. My mom’s uncle died of multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2010 and we were very close to him, so we wanted to help create awareness of the condition.” Michael said the brother had done rigorous research before undertaking the challenge. “We are both very involved in school sport but built up fi tness through walking every day,” he said.They left for their adventure with “basic survival tools” in their bags. “We needed water purifi cation tablets, energy supplements, thermal clothes

and general hiking clothes. The most important thing we took with us was a good pair of hiking boots each.”Despite months of preparation and research into the giant mountain that fi rst won Brandon’s heart in a book, the brothers said nothing could have prepared them for the exhilaration of reaching the top of the mountain. “The greatest experience of my life was summit night, when I fi rst realized the magnitude of what we had achieved,” said Michael. “Teenagers and children should not think their age means they cannot achieve great things. I know of a 10-year-old who has completed the climb, though when you are younger than 16, the Kilimanjaro authorities pay special attention to you.” Brandon said a good night’s rest and a long shower helped the boys recover from their strenuous quest. He referred again to his original inspiration to climb Kilimanjaro – the book, Climbing the Seven Summits. “My dream is now to summit the remaining six mountains,” he said.

On top of the worldHeather Djungaheather.djunga@tametimes.co.za

HEROES: Brothers Michael and Brandon Cole recently summitted Kilimanjaro.

Hiring of semi & luxury buses

We specialize in school groups, sports, weddings, parties, church groups,

special events and organized tours.90 Trichardt Rd, Boksburg, 1459

Call Yousuf 082 558 4673 or Karrim 076 300 3364

My dream is now to summit the remaining six

mountains

tame TIMES Page 2 2 December 2014

Delivery on Wednesday to all households and businesses in Boksburg. Published by Tame CommunicationsCorner Michelle Avenue and 37 Sangiro Close, Randhart.PO Box 17699, Randhart, 1457. Tel: 011 862 8500, Fax: 011 869 7335

Editor:Natasha: natasha.kotze@tametimes.co.za

Sub-Editor: Linda Yates linda.yates@tametimes.co.za

Production Manager:Stephen Davey: stephen@tametimes.co.za

Advertising Executives:Loreen Fletcher 074 581 9327 loreen@tametimes.co.zaShane Stander 071 671 7264 shane@tametimes.co.za

Classified Manager: Tessa Arthur 011 862 8500 tessa@tametimes.co.za

Distribution queries: Happy 011 862 8500Next issue: 16 December 2014Deadline: Friday 12 December at 14:00

Although reasonable efforts are made by tame Communications (Pty) Ltd and the owners, directors, publishers, editors and staff thereof (all referred to as “TAME”), no responsibility is taken by TAME for any errors and/or incorrect aspects and/or misstatements in any format published herein, and whoever provides TAME with any information, including any editorial, advertorial and/or advertising material, in any format, indemnifies TAME against any claim of whatsoever nature which may be brought against TAME by whoever.

SUBURBSIN DIE

Waste not, want not

Put your best foot forward by do-nating your old school shoes and clothes to the tame TIMES Boksburg Benoni Feet-a-thon.We want to assist families in need that could do with a helping hand in the form of school shoes and clothes.There are just too many children who do not want to go to school simply be-cause they do not have school shoes or uniforms. Tame TIMES and the Greater Boksburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry would like to help them.If your child has outgrown his or her school shoes or school clothes, please donate them to this worthy cause and help to make school life a little easier for children in need. Your thoughtfulness could help give a child a future he or she might not otherwise have had. Shoes can be dropped off at the Great-er Boksburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry at 236 Rondebult Road, Libradene/Farrar Park, Boksburg. For their office hours, contact the Chamber on 011 892 0222.The shoes will be distributed to Boksburg schools next year. If your school has identified any children in need of new school clothes or shoes, send us a wish list at natasha.kotze@tametimes.co.za.tametimes.co.za.

Jy is wat jy eet, sê hulle, so, kan jy toelaat dat wat jy eet tussen jou en ware geluk kom? Die meeste van ons het dieselfde probleem: jy wil ’n paar kilogram verloor voor die vakansie, maar waar om te begin? Vat nou maar die dieet waarvan almal op die oomblik praat, die Banting-dieët van prof. Tim Noakes. Hulle sê die klem is op baie proteïn en weg met die koolhidrate. Dit is ’n dieët wat veroorsaak dat mense byvoorbeeld op baie snaakse tye spek eet. Spek vir ontbyt, spek vir middagete, spek vir ’n middernag-happie. Dit maak net nie sin nie. Ek dink enige vark daar buite het baie om oor bekommerd te wees. Wat het geword van ’n onskuldige stukkie roosterbrood met ’n eier op? Of ’n vetkoek met maalvleis? As meel dan so sleg vir jou is, hoekom nie net ’n halwe vetkoek eet en die ander helfte skenk aan iemand minder bevoorreg as jy nie? Maar met hierdie dieët is dit nie moontlik nie. Koolhidrate (brood ens.) is uit soos koekies in die weeshuis. (Koekies is ook uit, terloops). Hierdie dieët is een ding, maar sê nou dit werk nie op sy eie goed genoeg vir jou nie - jy wil meer gewig verloor en jy begin jou diëte kombineer? Konsternasie! Dan begin jy dalk, behalwe koolhidrate, ook vrugte uitsny, want dit is te soet. En botter, want dis te vetterig. En alle vleis, want dit kan siektes veroorsaak. En enigiets koud, want koue is skadelik vir die liggaam. Ook enigiets warm want dit kan die liggaam laat oorverhit. Op die ou end kan jy net ’n halwe glas water drink wat jy met water moet verdun. Is dit die pad na ware geluk, wat jou gewig aanbetref? Matigheid is seker maar die ding. Eet iets van alles, maar niks wat nie op ’n teelepel pas nie, en ook nie net spek nie. Want iewers hardloop ’n baie bang varkie rond, en ek wonder net: is dit regverdig teenoor hom?

Op ’n ligter noot – die dieet waarvan niemand praat nie

NORTH RAND TIMBERSTimber Mouldings/Timber Sales (Pine&Saligna), 149 North Rand Road

(GPS: Corner Kirschner and North Rand Road), Bardene, Boksburg011 918 1660 / 079 936 3627 / 082 358 2118

300 meters from Atlas Road in North Rand Road

Timeless Antiques in Boksburg on the East Rand

All Old Furniture: * Antique Beds * Chairs * Tables * Kitchen Dressers * Side Boards

* Cutlery * Porcelain * etcBuying and Selling of Collectables:

Furniture and BooksWE ALSO SELL BRAND NEW BEDS FROM SPINALIGN SLEEP SYSTEMS

Imagine 16 days of no rape or child abuse.1 billion women are affected by gender violence. Here are 16 reasons why we should support No Violence against Women and Children according to a POWA survey:

The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign challenges South Africans to end violence against women and children 365 days a year, every year.Abraham Kriel Childcare 011 839 3058/60Violence Helpline 0800 150 150Foundation for Human Rights 011 339 5560/1/2/3/4/5

16 Days of Activism

South Africa ranked first for rapes per capita

One in three women in Johannesburg gets raped

A third of cases are committed by a family member or close relative

One in every six women who die in Gauteng are killed by an intimate partner

13

101

5

161

11

4

5

9

4

12

13

76

8

40%

90%

71%

58%

60%

42.5%

44.5%

HIV+26 SECONDS

2

a woman is raped

Every

500 000 rape cases take place in the country every year

of South African women will be raped in their lifetime

of the women interviewed experienced emotional abuse

suffered sexual abuse

experienced economic abuse

of all cases of abuse were committed by partners, lovers or spouses

of all child homicides are due to child abuse and neglect

Only 1 in 9 rapes is reported to authorities

19.6% of men who had committed rape is

experienced all forms of abuse

Physical abuse was evident in 90% of the women interviewed

2

Lizeth Kotzelizeth.kotze@tametimes.co.za

www.tame TIMES.co.za Page 32 December 2014

Following the recent taxi violence involv-ing rival taxi associations in which fi ve people were killed at Windmill Park Taxi Rank, violence has erupted again next to Somhlolo Taxi Rank along Barry Marais and M C Botha Street in Vosloorus, with taxi operators barricading the road and shooting randomly to stop the police from impounding their taxis.Captain Piet Rossouw, Vosloorus SAPS spokesperson, said it is alleged that the po-lice offi cers were on duty impounding illegal taxis in Boksburg and Windmill Park. There was a confl ict between Vosloorus Boksburg District Taxi Association (VBDTA) and Reiger Park Taxi Association. “The police offi cers managed to impound 10 illegal taxis and when they were taking them to Germiston they noticed that the road was barricaded with rocks. Police tried to remove the rocks, but there were bullets coming from the Som-hlolo taxi rank. The police offi cers managed to stop the shooting by fi ring warning shots

and dispersing the crowd,” said Rossouw.Abel Tsotetsi, Public Relations Offi cer of VBDTA, said the cause of the confl ict is the Windmill Park and East Central Road route. “We have proof that we have the right to op-erate on those routes - it is registered in our permit. We have met with the MEC of Com-munity, Safety Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, to solve the problem and we agreed that they will verify whether we are the rightful owners of the route. They will also check the licences of impounded cars and they will give us feed-back,” said Tsotetsi.He added: “We pass our deepest condo-lence to the family of the deceased. We also apologize to the community of Vosloorus and Windmill Park for the inconvenience caused.” Five people were killed in alleged taxi vi-olence at Windmill Park taxi rank in Dawn Park, but no arrests have been made so far. It is alleged that an unknown number of sus-pects escaped in a blue Volvo getaway car.

No end in sight for taxi violence

VOSLOORUS ENTRANCE: This road was allegedly barricaded by taxi operators with the intention of stopping police offi cers from impounding their vehicles.

Charity Moyocharity@tametimes.co.za

REDW

ORKS

746

20/E

suninternational.com

Page 04 tame TIMES 02 December 2014

0861 STAFFING T:+27 (0) 11 864 2150 F: +27 (0) 11 864 2151 www.LSC.co.za“Excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intension, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skilfull execution and a vision to see obstacles as opportinities”

Commercial Cleaning Excellence

Stiaan Lombard, Riaan Jonker, Pieter-Ben Pienaar, Karin

Blignaut en Brian Blignaut.Pieter-Ben Pienaar en Stiaan Lombard het met ‘n uitstekende totaal van 48 punte met die eerste prys weggestap. Elkeen

het ‘n LG cinema 3D TV.

Van NG Kerk Alberton Suid: Theunis De Ridder, Ds Willem Strauss, Ds Corneil Du Plessis

en Ds Werner Schroeder.NG Kerk Alberton Suid is die

begunstigdes van die tame TIMES Community Cup. Geld wat ingesamel is, word aangewend in die gemeenskap en word gebruik veral om gesinne wat deur MIV/VIGS geraak is, te help. Kospakkies word ook op ‘n weeklikse basis

by skole in nood uitgedeel.

Wenners

Vermaak

Eerste Vierbal

NG Kerk Alberton Suid:

Caddies

COMMUNITY

CUP

tame TIMESDave Levinsohn het

die spelers tydens die prysuitdeling laat skater. Vir meer inligting en om hom te bespreek, aan na www.thedaveshow.co.za.

Die eerste vierbal om af te slaan was die span van

THT (Transvaal Heavy Transport). Spesiale dank

gaan aan die borge.

Die ‘’caddies’’ was baie opgewonde om deel te wees van die dag. Ten spyte van die hitte het hulle

vriendelik gelag elke keer wanneer daar foto’s geneem moes word.

Borge

New Market Mall (onder konstuksie) - Meat VillageMatrix Warehouse - B2B Freight - Media24 - Outdoor Warehouse – New Redruth Shopping Centre - Drimac – New Redruth Shopping Centre - Pick ‘n Pay – New Redruth Shopping Centre - Paul James & Men’s Cuts – New Redruth Shopping Centre - The Eyewear Boutique - Apple Tree - Incredible Connection – Alberton City - Thaba Ya Batswana - Carnival City- Emperors Palace - Mike’s Kitchen – Lambton - Perfect Water – Glenvista Shopping Centre - Touch Down Restaurant

Ellis Park - Riaan Jonker – Rejem - HiFi Corporation – The Glen Shopping CentrePro Shop – Boksburg - Louise Birkner – Elle Magazine -Golf Digest

Tiger Brands - Adcock Ingram - Ice Man Herbal

Platinum:NuDebt NuPower SolarAltech NuPay

Goud:DelFlowPaarl Coldset LSC Simunye

Putjies:

AJS - JMC - Pam Golding - Brian Blignaut

Attorneys - Easydebit Payment Solutions

Ekurhuleni Estates - Alberante BMW

Excalibur

tame TIMES Page 6 2 December 2014tame TIMES N

ATIO

NA

L N

EWS

INTE

RN

ATIO

NA

L N

EWS

GEN

ERA

L FA

CTS

CEL

EBR

ITY

NEW

SNEWS IN A

For more news visit www.tametimes.co.za • fi nd tame times on facebook • fi nd us on twitter: @tametimes

The average person spends six months of their life sitting at red lights.

Most collect calls are made on Father’s Day.

The pop you hear when you crack your knuckles is actually a bubble of gas bursting.

You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching TV.

In a lifetime the average human produces enough litres of spit to fill two swimming pools.

Coca Cola was originally green.

111,111,111 X 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321

www.ebaumsworld.com

PHOBIA OF THE WEEKArachibutyrophobia – Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth.

(www.phobia.fear.release.com)

NEWS IN A

Australia test batsman Phillip Hughes has died aged 25, two days after being struck on the top of the neck by a ball during a domestic match in Sydney. Hughes, who also played for Hampshire, Middlesex and Worcestershire, was hit by a delivery from bowler Sean Abbott. (news24.co.za)

Local news reports have revealed as many as 4 000 teachers resigned from their jobs in the past five years in Gauteng with the sole purpose of receiving their pension payouts.These teachers were then re-appointed to teaching posts. Iol.co.za says that this information was revealed by Mec Panyaza Lesufi during a question-and-answer session in the gauteng legislature this week.

An Eastern Cape resident, Cecilia Goliath, has been awarded R250 000 after suing medical practitioners for negligence.News reports say a surgical swab was left in her abdomen after a hysterectomy at the Dora Nginza hospital in Port Elizabeth in 2011. This caused her severe pain and resulted in an abscess.

THOUSANDS of teachers resign for

pension money

in 2011. This caused her severe pain and

Surgical swab left inside Goliath

in 2011. This caused her severe pain and resulted in an abscess.in 2011. This caused her severe pain and resulted in an abscess.

Phillip Hughes: Australian

batsman diesA man is facing a felony menacing charge after pointing a banana at two Western Colorado Sheriff Policing Officials, who thought it was a gun.

The man, 27-year-old Nathan Rolf Channing, of Fruitvale, was arrested on

Sunday. According to an arrest affidavit, the officials feared

for their lives even though they saw that the object was yellow. (news24.co.za)

INTE

RN

ATIO

NA

L

Sunday. According to an arrest affidavit, the officials feared

Man holds up Sheriffs … with a banana

A participant, dressed as a character from the Wizard of Oz makes his way down New York's Sixth Avenue during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. (Tina Fineberg, AP)

thanksTHANKSGIVING

givingThanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. (Wikipedia)

Selena Gomez blames Justin Bieber for her rehab stint. Sources say Selena went in for a combination of problems, including alcohol and pot addiction. Looks like she's also addicted to Justin Bieber!www.tmz.com

Bieber blamed for Gomez rehab stint

British company insures million-dollar mouthNews reports say a British tea maker has taken out a policy of one million pounds to protect the mouth of Sebastian Michaelis (32), master tea-blender. The talented tea-taster is able to distinguish between blends from 1 500 differ-ent tea plantations. Now that’s tea-riffic news!(www.news24.co.za)

o f t h e w e e kQUOTE

ON 5 DECEMBER 2014 IT IS ONE YEAR.NELSON MANDELA (1918 - 2013)

www.tame TIMES.co.za Page 72 December 2014

Family Christmas productionSee ‘A Christmas Carol, a Modern Tale’ at the Christian Family Church this December. Exciting entertainment for the whole family.When: 3 to 6 December, 7pm, and 7 December, 9am and 6pm. Where: Corner of Atlas Road and Silver Wings Boulevard, Parkhaven, Kempton Park.For more information, contact 011 230 9300 or www.christianfamilychurch.co.za.

Bokkie Park Craft MarketFun for the whole family, with stores, food stalls, kids’ activities and art and craft opportunities.When: 6 December, 9am to 2.30pm. Where: Bokkie Park, Southvale Road, Boksburg.For more information, contact Janine on 072 713 3332. or email info@craftsinthepark.co.za or visit www.craftsinthepark.co.za.

The Crafters Fair Emperors Palace takes place from 12 to 21 December. You will fi nd scrapbooking, jewellery, toys, decor items, gifts and many more. It runs concurrently with the Garden of Lights and is open daily from 9:00 till 21:00. Entry is R10 per per-son, and children under 12 get in for free. For more information, visit the Crafters Fair website at www.craftersfair.co.za.

BULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDBULLETIN BOARDChristmas Market at the Bunny Park, Pretoria Road, Rynfi eld, Benoni, on 13 December.

Free delivery every Tuesday - Boksburg / Benoni - 32 000 copies

tame TIMES also in:Alberton, Germiston, JHB South,

Bedfordview, Reiger Park, Katlehong, Thokoza, Vosloorus

tessa@tametimes.co.za

1006 GARDENING

A BEST B.W.TREE Felling

Tree FellingStump Removal

Fire woodChipping

Site Clearing24 Hrs

CONTACT BRIAN 083 468 0590

PETER’S TREE FELLING- TRIMMING- STUMP GRINDING/ REMOVAL- GARDEN WASTE REMOVALS- INSTANT LAWN/ LANDSCAPING- GARDEN CLEAN-UPS- GARDEN SERVICES- WE CUT AND REMOVE ANY TREE ANY SIZE.

Peter: 071 585 3165

Pet

ersT

reet

Felli

ngN

N-2

6

FREE QUOTES

1004 PLUMBING 1008 CLEANING

SERVICES PROPERTY TO LET3011 RETIREMENT

A AFFORDABLE STEAMCLEAN

WE CLEAN CARPETSL/SUITES, CURTAINS

FREE DEO,STAINTREAT1 HR 2 DRY GUARANTEEDTEL 081 515 6920 - SOLLY

CEDAR MANOR RETIREMENT HOME

Assisted Living, Frail Care.061 2736 467

www.cedarmanor.co.za

BANK DETAILS ABSA BANK - IZAZI RETAILERS 141

ACCOUNT: 408 1663 241 • BRANCH: 632 005Fax through proof of payment before deadline

Fax: 086 611 2154

Classified deadline: Fridays at 10:00

WIN 1 DOUBLE TICKET TO WATCH

AT STER-KINEKOR CARNIVAL CITY!

SMS: TAME SPACE PENGUINS SPACE NAME + SURNAME SPACE SUBURB TO 35075

SM

S’s

cha

rged

at R

3

Always Available24 HOUR

PLUMBING& ELECTRICAL

UNBLOCK DRAINSfrom

Latest Technology0800-100-225082-957-8555072-596-7220

R250

Dis-Chem Half MarathonThe hugely popular Dis-Chem Half Marathon offers a terrifi c kick-start to your running year. Starting in Bedfordview and taking in the eastern suburbs of Bedfordview, Morninghill, Bedford Gardens and Primrose, the route is quite a tester, especially in the second half.When: 11 January. Where: Bedfordview Virgin Active Club.Entries will close on 6 December or when 6000 entries are reached. For more information, visit www.dischem21.co.za.

Baking fun at Bedford CentreThe Bedford Centre has a fun line-up of activities for children this festive season. One of these includes the chance to participate in Mrs Claus’ kitchen, baking exciting goodies such as Santa cupcakes and gingerbread men. Where: Pick ‘n Pay Court, Bedford Centre.When: 6 to 24 December. Times: Mondays to Saturdays: 11am to 11.45am, 12.15pm to 1pm, 2pm to 2.45pm, 3.15pm to 4pm, and 4.30pm to 5.15pm. Sundays and public holidays: 11am to 11.45am, 12.15pm to 1pm, 2pm to 2.45pm. Ages: 2 to 10 years old (R30 per session).

WIN 1 OF THE 3 DOUBLE TICKETS TO SEE

AT CARNIVAL CITY12 DECEMBER 2014 AT 20:00

SMS: TAME SPACE VENGA SPACE NAME + SURNAME SPACE SUBURB TO 35075

EG: TAME VENGA JANE SMITH ALBERTON TO 35075

tame TIMES 14 May 2013 www.tame TIMES.co.zaPage 8 2 December 2014

BENONI:43 HOWARD AVE

TEL: 011 422 2995

SATURDAY TILL 14:00SUNDAY FROM 09:00 -12:30

MIA

S-49

YOUR #1 SOURCE FOR ALL FISHING GEAR

WE ARE OPENUNTIL THE

END OF DECEMBER 2014

16 teams qualify for Afcon The 2015 African Cup of Nations finals was initially supposed to be held in Morocco but due to their fear of the escalating Ebola pandemic, the authorities in that country withdrew from hosting the event and Equatorial Guinea finally stepped in as the new host of one of Africa’s most prestigious events. The road to the finals was challenging, but encouraging - for the first time in many years Group A winner South Africa amassed 12 points after playing their final match 2-2 with Nigeria, while Congo finished second on 10 points after playing to a 1-0 win in Sudan.In Group B, dominant Algeria finished top with 15 points, with Mali in second place on nine. The group C winner Gabon ended unbeaten on 12 points, with Burkina Faso the runner-up on 11 points. Cameroon

finished their campaign undefeated and was crowned Group D winner after playing a dull 0-0 draw with Ivory Coast, which finished 2nd on 10 points. Ghana topped the Group E pool with 11 points after a 3-1 victory over Togo in their final qualifier, while Guinea earned the second spot after defeating Uganda 2-0. In Group F, Cape Verde Islands and Zambia qualified with 12 and 11 points respectively, while in Group G, Tunisia on 14 and Senegal on 13 qualified - as Egypt were unable to get the results they needed to qualify as the 3rd-best-placed team.That honour went to DR Congo, which finished on 9 points in Cameroon and Ivory Coast’s Group D to complete the pool of 16 teams in Equatorial Guinea – who qualify as hosts next year. The draw for the tournament will be done on 3 December.

OUR HERO: Tokelo Rantie scored South Africa’s brace of goals against Nigeria.

The highly respected South based Extreme Fighting Champion fighter Wade “Warrior” Groth will be fighting the EFC Featherweight Champion Boyd Allen, a Springs local, on 11 December at EFC36 at the Coca-Cola Dome. This title fight is expected to be one sizzling hot fight, as both athletes are known for their exceptional striking abilities and exciting performances.tame TIMES met with Groth before a training session with one of his coaches, Walter Wendt. Asked if he was nervous to go up against the undefeated champion, Groth calmly replied, “What nerves? I have faith in my training camp and trainers.”Wendt added, “He (Groth) can test himself against the perceived best fighter in Africa (Allen).” Wendt explained that every time an athlete fights he gets better and learns more than he does in six months of training. “We can see if Wade measures up to the

apparent best fighter in Africa and use it to better his fighting skills,” he said.The 26-year-old athlete has moved down to Featherweight division from Lightweight as a career move, as he believed he would be much stronger in this division and it would be a better weight to compete in. His career move has proved to be a positive one, as he beat Peter Nyide in EFC32 in Round 3 by unanimous decision and is now competing for the Featherweight title, which he believes he can claim. “If there is anyone who can beat Allen, it is me,” Groth said.Team Warrior has various game-plans - if one does not work, they will try the next, with Groth saying he is going to give his all.Training at the Alberton Wrestling Club is said to be torture for the 1,77m athlete, who has been training every day with a rest day when needed. He said due to his cutting weight, his body has been stiff, as muscles do not hold water. However, with Groth’s

Ultimate test for the WarriorLaurelle Williamslaurelle@tametimes.co.za

EFC32: Wade “Warrior” Groth beat Peter Nyide by unanimous decision.

drive and determination, this is just part of the journey to victory.The Warrior’s fan base has been growing and is sure to expand even more on fight night, which he said motivates him even more. “I am very blessed - my parents never miss a fight of mine. I am told my mother is quite vocal on the stands while my father watches and then only breathes once the fight is over.”This is the first time Allen will be defending his title as the EFC Featherweight champion.Tickets are available from Computicket. For more information please visit www.efcafrica.com.