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Local designer Jacques Van Der Watt from Black Coffee partnered with crafters from Ekurhuleni to create his Autumn/Winter 2015 female clothing collection: Figment. His brand-new collection was revealed on the debut night of SA Fashion Week, which was held at the Crowne Plaza in Rosebank on 15 October.

Figment is Black Coffee’s fi rst collection under his diffusion line: Black by Black Coffee. This collection was sponsored

by the City of Ekurhuleni and launched as part of the SA Fashion Week Fusion Project - which aims to merge local craft and fashion design: “The accessories were crafted in a

series of workshops held over the last two months with Black Coffee and members of the Ekurhuleni community. Techniques include wire work, crochet, hand painting, leather fi nishes and beading - all under the direction and mentorship of designer Jacques van der Watt. They will be produced on an ongoing basis, providing local crafters with a steady income stream,” the Black Coffee press release reads.

This season Van der Watt integrated warm fur and fl uff materials with layers of soft, earthy materials. Indigo, black, brown, crème, beige and grey were popular colours running throughout his collection.

Patterns were a recurring theme and motif in Figment - chequered 3-D blocks, sparrows, smeared eye-shapes, and images of trees and sky were integrated into almost all of his designs. Apart from the creative fl air that consumers normally associate with Black Coffee, this collection showcased items that are indeed wearable for any occasion, not just for making fashion statements. The local collaboration between Van der Watt and Ekurhuleni crafters made it a valuable local production. Figment items will be available in stores from February next year. For more photos of Black Coffee and Ekurhuleni crafter’s collection, visit www.tametimes.co.za.

CREATIVE GENIUS: Jacques Van Der Watt

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On Friday 17 October the Boksburg North Police Station held an awards evening to acknowledge the successes of the police at the station. Offi cers received trophies for “Member of the Month” and Shoprite vouchers for their hard work.

Station Commander Sergeant Sam Makama congratulated each offi cer with a fi rm handshake and

handed over trophies to show the station’s appreciation for each police offi cer’s sacrifi ce and bravery in the industry. He explained that it is vital to recognize and praise staff successes, in order to motivate

police to protect the community: “Crime-wise I will say we are doing well. Our aim is to uplift the morale of the people here to work harder. We also want to change the perception of the community towards members of the SAPS, since there was that incident of the two corrupt cops not too long ago. Our station did very well in the last cluster crime prevention statistics. It is very important to uplift the SAPS because it is of advantage to the community at large. If we look after our people, then everyone will get on board,” Makama said proudly. One of the offi cers who received an award, Warrant Offi cer Nare Nwsetumo, said that this is the fi rst time he has ever received

a trophy for his work in the SAPS: “I am very happy and motivated. I am going to work much harder to keep my trophy. I don’t actually have words to say how happy I am,” a delighted Nwsetumo said, with a fi rm grip on his award. PMSA sponsored the trophies and vouchers, because they wanted to thank the police for protecting their company during the steel strike, explained PMSA External Support Offi cer: Clive Muir. Boksburg SAPS staff would like to congratulate each and every SAPS member for their hard work and dedication towards protecting the community and enforcing the law.

On 7 October the residents of Cedar Manor were both surprised and delighted when Paws for People graced them with a visit.

Paws for People (Pet-Assisted Visitation Volunteer Services) is a non-profi t organization committed to providing therapeutic visits to any person in the community who would benefi t from interaction with a well-trained, loving pet.

The organization provides an individualised therapeutic experience for every person they visit. According to Lance Kibel, owner of Cedar Manor, the dogs had a remarkable effect on the residents of Cedar Manor: “The mood of the residents was uplifted tremendously. The festive atmosphere and educational insight into what Paws for People do was very interesting for our residents. Paws for People heard about the excellent facilities and care offered by Cedar Manor Retirement H ome and decided to come and bring some joy to the residents. The dogs are fully trained and the energy they created was unbelievable.”

PUPPY LOVE: Mrs Murphy and Cedar Manor Matron Elsabe Theron enjoy the dog, together with the dog handler Eilleen Calvert.

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Heavy declines in international petroleum prices have outweighed a recent spike in the exchange rate. This was the word from the Automobile Association, which was commenting on unaudited fuel price data released at mid-month by the Central Energy Fund.

“The average exchange rate has spiked to around R11.20 to the US dollar and remains stubbornly high, but the good

news is that the landed fuel price has

dropped by around ten percent since the last fuel price adjustment,” the AA said. “As things stand, motorists will be paying less at the pumps in November and the picture will improve if the exchange rate comes off its current highs. ”Based on the mid-month data, the petrol price is heading for a month-end decrease of 10 to 15 cents per litre, while the picture for diesel is even rosier: an estimated 32 cents per litre decline. Data for illuminating paraffi n is also showing a substantial drop of around 27 cents per litre. “The consensus from oil-producing nations seems to be that the world will enjoy lower

petroleum prices in the near term, but the benefi ts felt by South Africans will very much depend on our exchange rate,” the AA concluded.

WELL DONE: Warrant Offi cer Nare Nwsetumo, Station Commander Sam Makama and Constable Rivalani Chavalala

Many of our readers may know this already, but our tame TIMES offi ce is located in Alberton - near the Voortrekker off-ramp where the horror crash occurred last week. I drive that road every week and was shocked into silence to think that I could have been involved in the accident. Where do we start to discuss this matter? Firstly, I feel strongly that many drivers on the roads are arrogant, because they think that they are immortal. Many drivers only care about reaching their destination as quickly as possible and do not care about driving safely. On the other hand, trucks need to have services done regularly. Accidents may not be deliberate, or always preventable, but in this instance I feel that a driver with previous convictions, in a heavy-duty truck with brakes that are almost completely worn out, is unacceptable. Companies and drivers must take responsibility by ensuring trucks are roadworthy and stick to the speed limit at all times. I do not want to apportion blame before a proper court hearing takes place, but four people died in this crash. Be more patient on the roads and value life, because you never know when you are facing your last moment, or when your negligence could cause someone’s last breath.

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Boksburg’s East Rand Galleria announced earlier this year that a major R411 million renovation would be taking place there to turn this well-loved local mall into a new retail powerhouse that will be known as East Point, to showcase its refreshed market positioning. The centre has now revealed that a state-of-the-art landscaping project is also part of the plans.

The project includes the removal of the Boksburg fountain and will extend the full length of the pavements alongside the refurbished East Point centre. The public fountain has long been known as the landmark of the area, but has unfortunately fallen into disrepair and neglect in the last few years. The old fountain and pump house will be demolished and replaced with new landscaping features to provide the area with a much-needed revamp and to assist with clearing the area of vagrants and opportunities for crime.

15 October 2014 is the International Day of Rural Women - a day to celebrate the rural women who make a signifi cant difference in enhancing agriculture, improving food security, eradicating poverty and developing rural communities.

On this day, Collect-a-Can recognizes and salutes the inspirational women from a local community recycling project that is changing the lives of

the Wattville community, a township south of Benoni. Wattville Ithuseng Recycling Co-op Ltd. is managed by

ten dedicated women who want to make a difference in developing the community of Wattville. The project focuses on transforming waste into beautiful artwork, creating employment opportunities and educating the community about the importance of a clean and healthy environment. “There was a high unemployment rate in Wattville and children were playing at the dangerous dumping sites. We didn’t want to wait for someone to help us or continue to let our children suffer.”

“We decided to stand together and start this recycling project,” says Nthabiseng Mohoto, public relations

manager. The project teaches its members basic craft skills they can use to create products from recyclable waste. The products - including fl oor mats, plate mats, room dividers and handbags - are sold to the local community. This project is an economic injection for the local community and provides jobs for 500 individuals who were previously unemployed. For more information on Wattville Ithuseng Recycling Co-op Ltd., please contact Nthabiseng Mohoto on 073 346 7682.To fi nd out how to get involved in waste recovery and recycling, visit Collect-a-Can’s website www.collectacan.co.za.

RECYCLING FOR PROFIT: The Wattville Ithuseng Recycling Co-op Ltd. team showcase the arts and crafts they have made from recycled materials.

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Op Vrydag, 10 Oktober het die kleuters van Leeuwenhof Akademie Voorskool elkeen met trots ‘n “bandana” gedra in ondersteuning van die fondsinsamelingsprojek van die “Sunfl ower Fund”.Fondse hieruit ingesamel gaan vir kankernavorsing, spesifi ek leukemie.

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A 43-year-old man was arrested and an assortment of drugs with a street value of R50 000 were confi scated in Boksburg on Sunday 12 October.

Acti ng on a ti p-off , EMPD Germiston Crime Preventi on Unit members arrested a South African citi zen in Parkrand aft er fi nding drugs in his vehicle and house.

When the Metro Police stopped and searched the suspect’s vehicle, they found 500mg of CAT under the driver’s seat. More drugs were found in a safe in the man’s garage at his house: 26 sachets of CAT, 17 bott les fi lled with diff erent types of dagga, the drug mushroom in a 1-litre container, 100 ecstasy tablets called Roche, 500ml of the chemical “E” and 500ml of some kind of acid. The man was charged at the Boksburg Central Police Stati on for possession of illicit substances and was expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday 13 October.

On 14 October, tragedy struck Alberton when a truck from Benusi Cargo Carriers crashed into multiple vehicles on the N12 East near Voortrekker Road. A total of 48 cars were involved in the accident and four people were killed: two died on the scene and two died in hospital. The driver has since appeared in court, where it surfaced that he had previous convictions against him.

The driver of the truck responsible for the accident was transporting building materials from Potchefstroom to Germiston. The driver told local authorities that his brakes had failed, causing him to collide with multiple vehicles. The 44-year-old accused was ar-

rested in Potchefstroom last week Wednesday, and appeared at Palm Ridge Court on Thurs-day on four counts of culpable homicide and one count of reckless and negligent driving. State Prosecutor John Ntuli brought to light the fact that the driver has previous convictions - culpa-ble homicide in 1999, and reckless and negligent driving in 1997. The lawyers representing the driver, Gerhard Louw and Deon van Staden, told the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court that they had not received instruction to proceed with the case after his appearance on Thursday, and withdrew. The case has been postponed until 22 October and the accused now has time to present his bail application and apply for legal aid representation. Magistrate Hlubi said that the State is expected to compile all neccessary information for the bail application to proceed. The accused will remain in custody.

Gauteng Roads and Transport MEC Dr Ismail Vadi visited the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital where three of the critically injured victims from the horrifi c crash are being treated. Dr Vadi said that the Roads and Transport Department will now push their road safety campaign even harder: “Truck overloading and mechanical problems are a major problem in the private sector and we will toughen up on the freight industry,” he said during a media briefi ng.

The City of Ekurhuleni is calling on truck owners with a gross vehicle mass of 3 500 kg and more to visit its testing stations for free vehicle assessments. This campaign is open for the entire month of October to mark National Transport Month. The participating testing stations include those in Nigel, Springs, Brakpan, Germiston, Boksburg and Kempton Park. The free test campaign seeks to curb fatal road accidents as a result of unroadworthy vehicles. Owners of taxis and buses are also encouraged to bring their vehicles in to do the test, which involves the checking of tyres, brakes, hand-brakes, steering mechanisms and the general condition of the vehicles.

Stephanie Conradiestephanie.conradie@tametimes.co.za

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Although hotly disputed by many widely respected medical organizati ons, the link between breast cancer and aborti on has been strongly upheld by a number of recent studies in South Asia.

Women from this part of the world generally have few risk factors for breast cancer, because they usually marry early, have many children, breastfeed them all and do not drink, smoke or take “the pill.” The introduction of abortion has, however, led to a 450% increase in breast cancer – according to 12 recent studies.

Medical organizati ons like the Nati onal Cancer Insti tute in the US, which dispute the link be-tween aborti on and breast cancer, generally agree, however, that breast cancer is more likely in women who have given birth to babies aft er less than 32 weeks of pregnancy, who have late fi rst pregnancies, have miscarriages between three and six months or are childless. This lends credence to the Lanfranchi-Fagan review, in which Angela Lanfranchi, MD and Patrick Fagan, Ph.D explain why aborti on causes breast cancer. During early pregnancy, the expectant mother’s body is prepared for breastf eeding – high levels of oestrogen encourage the growth of Type 1 and Type 2 lobules in the breasts, which is where most cancers start. By the ti me a woman’s pregnancy has passed the 32nd week, however, these lobules have become Type 4 lobules, which are “permanently cancer-resistant.”

The Lanfranchi-Fagan review is a scientifi c study of 72 surveys done over a period of fi fty years in many countries and various cultures, yet it is widely disputed by those who say that studies proving a link between abortion and breast cancer suffer from “recall bias.” In other words, they claim that the subjects of the studies who did not have breast cancer “forgot” about their abortions. Lanfranchi and Fagan, however, say that the recall bias theory has never been proved. [http://www.lifenews.com/2014/07/25/scientifi c-review-of-72-epidemiological-studies-shows-abortion-breast-cancer-link-is-real/] They also point out that many studies claiming to disprove a link between abortion and breast cancer are fl awed, because – among other things – they exclude the women most likely to contract breast cancer. These are women who have had abortions in their second trimester, before their fi rst full-term pregnancy, while under 18 or over 30 and those who have a family history of breast cancer.

Since abortion on demand became legal in South Africa on 1 February 1997, 50 000 unborn babies have been killed each year in their mothers’ wombs. How many of their mothers will die of breast cancer?

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With October being breast cancer awareness month, hundreds of women are getting breast screenings and learning how to conduct effective breast self-examinations. Supporters wear pink ribbons and there is an overwhelming camaraderie among women this time of the year.

The truth is, however, that men develop breast cancer too. The lifetime risk for men is 1 in 788, which is nowhere near as high as the 1 in 35 lifetime risk women face, but it is a reality nonetheless and men need to educate themselves on this matter a s well. The National Breast Cancer Foundation defi nes breast cancer as a disease in which malignant (cancerous) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It is considered a heterogeneous disease because it differs by individual, age group, and even the kinds of cells within the tumours themselves. According to a fact sheet on breast cancer compiled by Head of Health at CANSA: Prof Michael Herbst, male breast cancer can occur at any stage, but the risk increases with age. Most advanced

breast cancer cases are found in women over the age of 50. “Breast cancer is about 100 times less common among men than among women. The prognosis (outlook) for men with breast cancer was once thought to be worse than that for women, but recent studies have not found this to be true.”

Risk factors in men:

• Risk increases as age increases. The median age of men diagnosed with breast cancer is about 67.

• High oestrogen levels

• Family history of breast cancer increases your risk of developing cancer as well; about 20-30% of women with breast cancer have a family history. A family history could indicate a genetic predisposition for breast cancer in men and women.

• Klinefelter syndrome: Men with Klinefelter syndrome have lower levels of androgens (male hormones) and higher levels of oestrogen (female hormones). Therefore, they have a higher risk

of developing gynecomastia (breast tissue growth that is non-cancerous) and breast cancer.

• Radiation exposure: Having radiation therapy to the chest before age 30, and particularly during adolescence, may increase the risk of developing breast cancer. (This does NOT include radiation therapy to treat breast cancer).

• Alcohol use: drinking (of alcoholic beverages) increases the risk of breast cancer in men. This may be because of its effects on the liver.

• Signs and symptoms:

• General pain in or on any part of the breast

• Irritated or itchy breasts

• Presence of a lump in or near the breast or in the under-arm area

• Thickening in or near the breast or in the under-arm area

• A change in the size or shape of the breast

• A dimple or puckering in the skin of the breast

• A nipple turned inward into the breast

• Fluid, other than breast milk, coming from the nipple, especially if it is bloody

• Scaly, red, or swollen skin on the breast, nipple, or areola (the dark area of skin that is around the nipple)

• A change in breast colour

• Changes in touch (the breast may feel hard, tender or warm)

• Changes in the appearance of one or both nipples

• Dimples in the breast that look like the skin of an orange (called peau d’orange)

• Skin changes, such as swelling, redness, or other visible differences in one or both breasts

(These signs and symptoms may be attributed to a number of conditions other than cancer. It is, therefore, important to consult a medical professional for an accurate diagnosis). Consult your medical doctor or nearest CANSA clinic to have a screening done, and to learn how to do a breast self-examination. Visit www.cansa.org.za or call 0800 22 66 22.

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EMPEROR’S PALACEMIKA SINGH LIVE IN CONCERTBollywood and Zee TV fans, get ready for the summer party of a lifetime. Come and see rock star Mika Singh and musical duo The Stars performing live in South Africa for the first time.Venue: Centre Court, Emperors PalaceDate: 30 November Time: 17:00 Price: R180 per person

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BARNYARDJoin Platinum Jukebox on a musical journeyPlatinum Jukebox is a journey of music, song and dance starting with the gramophone in the 1920s and ending with the iPod in the 21st Century. We start the journey in the 1920s, when music from Louis Armstrong and Fred Astaire were the platinum hit songs of the week. The Charleston, The Waltz and The Tango were the dance crazes of the time – this was known as The Golden Era. Venue: The Barnyard Theatre, Emperors PalaceDate: 22 October – 13 November 2014 from 20h00Price: from R100.00 pp

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Breakout Management, in association with Carnival City, presents One Night in Africa, South Africa’s most anticipated live African music event at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City on 1 November 2014.The show will feature mesmerizing performances by four-time Grammy Award winning acapella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Oliver Mtukduzi performing all of his hits, and rising stars The Muffi nz. Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a globally recognized South African acappella vocal group that has created a unique and spiritual sound that has touched a worldwide audience. Their musical efforts over the past fi ve decades have garnered praise and accolades from a wide body of people, organizations and countries. The group will also be celebrating their 50th anniversary as a group in the industry. Award-winning African singer-songwriter and guitarist Berita will also be performing on the night.Venue: Carnival City - Big Top ArenaDate: 1 November 2014Doors open: 19:00Tickets at Computicket

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21 ICONS is a showcase for the South African spirit - a tribute to the men and women who have helped to shape our country and, indeed, our world. The series is part of an annual project which features unique narrative portraits and short fi lms by Adrian Steirn, one of the continent’s pre-eminent photographers and fi lm-makers. On 19 October 2014 at 20:27 on S ABC 3, the acclaimed series 21 ICONS South Africa will feature the twelfth icon of its second season: Pregs Govender, a human rights and gender activist who is widely respected as an individual deeply committed to the development of South Africa as a fair and humane democracy. Her 30-year career has been devoted to women’s emancipation and equality and to the human rights of the poverty-stricken in our society. Says Pregs Govender: “I think that the ability of each of us is enriched by one another and the best collective comes when you have strength in each person who belongs to that group. It’s the idea of human dignity and the belief that humanity is inherent.”

On her selection as an icon, Steirn comments: “Govender is an icon, as she embodies an individual who makes it their personal crusade to stand by what is morally just and in the best interests of society. Govender is a brave woman who has triumphed in a political and social climate that once undermined South African Indian women and she continually fi ghts against racism, the ills of capitalism, prejudice and gender inequality.”Steirn’s portrait of Govender appears in the Sunday paper alongside the collectable poster. The beautiful portrait included in the project will be sold at a charity auction next year, and Govender has nominated a charity of her choice to be the recipient of the funds. In an intimate conversation with Steirn, Govender talks about how she was very aware of injustice, poverty and inequality from an early age. “I wanted to end poverty by the time I was 40 years old and I want to reach nirvana b y the time I turn 60.” She believes there are many women, like herself, who innately understand that inequality is wrong

and unjust, and that the perpetuation of gender stereotypes restricts our freedom to be fully human. Season two debuted on Sunday 3 August and will continue for another 20 weeks; one of 21 short fi lms will be screened every Sunday on SABC 3 at 20:27. On each of these Sundays, a poster of the icon’s portrait, taken by Adrian Steirn and his creative team, will be published in the City Press to form a memorable collection that everyone can own. Pregs Govender

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Lucky Mohale (Maxed Elite) and Deriocious Makhobalo (Nedbank Soweto) were victorious once again at the third tame TIMES Jozi Half Marathon - only this time they entered different races in the Senior Men’s category.

This year Mohale won the 10km, which Makhobalo won last year; and Makhobalo won the 21km, which Mohale won last year. Lebo Phalula (Maxed Elite) won the senior women’s

category in the 21km, with Kenyan-born Isabella Jepohumba (Nedbank Soweto) hot on her heels; but hats off to Seipati Peo (Maxed Elite), who removed her running shoes at the 15km mark because they were hurting her, and ran the rest of the race barefoot, coming in third. “That is the fi rst and the last time I run with no shoes on. It was very painful,” Peo told tame TIMES. Three-times Comrades Marathon winner and current record-holder for the Comrades downhill run (1989) Benoni-based Frith van der Merwe,

ran the 10km and came fi rst in the Master Women’s category. Van der Merwe said, “The race was lovely; the course was tougher than I expected. It was well organized and I will run it again.”Olympic gold medallist Lawrence Sizwe Ndlovu and the rest of his Team Seize team-mates, including Tshwane Suns Basketball player Neo Mothiba, did well to beat Team Showbiz, which was headed by Wonderboom frontman Cito and came out in their numbers..The Jozi South Half Marathon was hosted by tame TIMES, Gold Reef City, Brotherhood Athletics Club and Sportsman’s Warehouse. Lisa Katzke tame TIMES PRO offi cer would like to thank The Glen Shopping Centre for sponsoring the voucher, East Rand Stereo for airtime and Matrix Warehouse (Alberton) for bottled water.Jozi Half Marathon catered for runners at all levels with a 4km fun run, 10 km and 21 km routes through Jozi- fi nishing back at Gold Reef City.

For the full results, please go to www.raceresults.co.za.

Frith van der Merwe

FIT AND ACTIVE: tame TIMES Jozi Half Marathon participants

The Xerox Golden Lions made sure to book their place in the Absa Currie Cup Final with a six-try match, beating the Cell C Sharks with a score of 50-20 at Ellis Park on Saturday.

The Lions went into the game more determined than ever and it showed on the fi eld. They competely dominated the match from the beginning and the Sharks did not stand a chance on the Lions’ home ground.

Throughout the Currie Cup season the Lions’ showed a dominant scrum, which contributed to making this one of the biggest semi-fi nal wins in this competition in years.

Jaco Kriel, the Currie Cup’s leading try- scorer this season, played an integral part in taking the game away from the Sharks. The Lions grew their confi dence with a halftime score of 23-3 in favour of the home team. Even though the Sharks came into the second half more determined, the Lions would not give up on the fi nal. The Sharks scored twice in three minutes, with Mtembu scoring a try and SP Marais scoring in the 71st minute. With nine minutes to go and the score at 33-20 behind, the Sharks was full of hope. But their hope was short-lived.

The Lions ended the match with a victory and will face the DHL Western Province in the fi nal on Saturday. It will be the fi rst time since 1986 that these two teams will face each other in a Currie Cup Final.

The Currie Cup tournament is regarded as the cornerstone of South Africa’s rugby heritage and the cup is seen as the most prestigious prize in South African rugby. Who do you think will win the Currie Cup this year? Visit our website www.tametimes.co.za and vote in our poll.

Will you be traveling to Newlands in the Western Cape to watch the Lions face the Western Province? Let us know by commenting on our website.Lionel Mapoe taking a tackle. * Photo: Christiaan Kotze

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