tame times thokoza 31 july 2014

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Emperors palace and peermont Children’s Trust (pCT) partnered with a number of organisations in the refurbishing and unveiling of the library at rp maphanzela primary school in Thokoza as part of celebrating mandela day.The organisations that were also involved include: Rotary Club, Black Child is Possible, Four Seasons Gardens and B&D Signage. They refurbished the library and donated two computers and 5000 library books. They also fed the learners, painted the front gate, cleaned the school, planted a vegetable garden, as well as fixing and painting the toilets.Vusi Zwane, Peermont’s Group Corporate Affairs Executive, said,

“As the Peermont group, we are greatly committed to honoring the legacy of the great Madiba and we want to stand up and be counted among the many around the globe that will work selflessly towards changing the lives of those less fortunate. We sincerely hope that by giving these young learners access to the much needed books, that it will help boost their confidence, vocabulary, reading skills and comprehension.”Wihann Felstend, Manager of Four Seasons Garden, said Mandela Day means a lot and is a celebration of Mandela’s legacy. He added that Mandela would be proud if they conserved the environment by planting vegetable gardens and trees.In addition, the principal of RP Maphanzela Primary School, Arthur

Mashele, said, “We are very much overwhelmed by the sentiments from Peermont and other stakeholders. The library plays a crucial role in the learning and teaching, as learners will learn to read and write. Reading is also a challenge in the country and this venture will be able to bring back the culture of reading. It also ignites a person’s imagination and they will have a different perception of the world as leaders are readers.”

School receives 5000 books on Mandela Day

rEadinG Fun: nigel atherton, General manager of Emperors palace and Tshidi madima, chairperson of peermont Children’s Trust with Grade 3 learners of rp maphanzela primary school are reading books in their newly refurbished library.

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We welcome all our readers to our biggest edition since the beginning of 2014. This edition has more pages than usual and contains many interesting stories about Mandela Day. During

Mandela Month the community, business stakeholders and companies spent their 67 minutes around Kathorus helping the underprivileged. We appreciate all the good work done and urge

everyone to continue assisting wherever possible.The tame TIMES Kathorus team also celebrated Mandela Day by feeding learners from Manzini Primary School in Zonkizizwe. It was quite a busy month with Ekurhuleni Regional Winter games kicking off at Elsburg, and congratulations go to Cathula Primary School and Fumana Comprehensive School for winning the tournament and proceeding to the provincial championships.Lastly, thumbs up to Pirates for winning the Carling Black Label Cup.For more interesting news, continue reading your favourite newspaper tame TIMES. Cheers for now.

Natalspruit Hospital management is appealing to the public to claim and collect the bodies of their relatives who died while receiving care at the institution. Some of the deceased patients died as far back as May and have not yet been collected for dignified burials.Those who want to make arrangements to collect the bodies of their deceased before they are buried as paupers should contact the

hospital mortuary on 011 035 2300 and ask for Masesi Mahlangu.

Below are the names of the deceased and dates of death of the bodies that will be buried in 21 days:Cordelia Wasa……...…died on: 26/05/2014Christina Zimba……….died on: 10/06/2014Bernet Mpofu………….died on: 13/06/2014Sipho Sangweni………died on: 15/06/2014

Natalspruit Hospital calls families to claim deceased patients

The Thokoza based Remmoho Early Learning Centre hosted a pyjama party as part of a fundraising initiative for their centre recently. Learners, teachers and parents were all wearing pyjamas or blue nightgowns and a bed was placed on the pavement outside the centre. Speaking to tame TIMES, the centre’s principal Matshidiso Sehola said 60 learners from their day-care took part in the initiative. “It was the first time we held the pyjama party during the day, due to cold weather. The last

time they hosted the event at night and it was well supported by parents, learners and families.” She said the objective of hosting the pyjama party was to raise funds for their centre to fix broken furniture and to buy extra stationery. Learners performed various activities on the day to entertain the audience, with the highlight of the day being their performance of the famous Hey Lazy Boy play, which the audience loved. “I would like to thank the parents, staff and friends for their support. They helped with the cooking, decoration and making sure the event became a success,” concluded Sehola.

Remmoho hosts pyjama partyLebo Mosolodi [email protected]

PYJAMA PARTY: Remmoho Early Learning Centre learners and their teachers sit comfortably on the bed which was placed on the centre’s pavement.

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The bypassing of over 80 percent of the electricity networks in Thokoza has now reached unacceptable proportions, as this poses a threat to the sustainability of the electricity supply in the area and its surroundings.Continuous overloading of the electricity grid in the area causes the grid to collapse periodically, leaving the area without electricity for weeks. This is becoming increasingly dangerous for Thokoza residents and Ekurhuleni Energy Department employees.The City of Ekurhuleni suffers losses every year of about R30 million in electricity revenue in the Thokoza area because of the bypassed meters.“Given that electricity meters are used to leverage payment for other services and arrears, the total loss of income will be much higher than this. This does not only affect municipal revenue. It is the single cause for constant power outages in the area. It is in the interest of Thokoza community to allow the municipality to resolve this matter,” said Ekurhuleni spokesperson Themba Gadebe. The municipality has held several public meetings to urge residents to co-operate with the municipality. In the last 12 months, they have already spent R12 million

in maintenance and replacement of transformers in the area alone, excluding further costs related to protective structures, but residents have undermined that effort by vandalizing the infrastructure. Interventions to normalize the electricity situation in the area may be estimated at R3 000 per stand, which may amount to roughly R20 million in total. “We have the financial and political commitment to resolve the electricity issue in Thokoza and we appeal to residents to come to the party,” added Gadebe. Council has a duty to ensure a safe working environment for its staff and the members of the public, and is entitled to take any necessary measures to prevent theft of electricity or interference with its network.The permanent solution to electricity outages in the Thokoza area is for the community to allow the municipality to install pre-paid meters as a step to control power per dwelling and to minimise over-consumption as a result of backyard shacks. Once pre-paid meters are in place, the electricity network will operate within its limits and eliminate power outages caused by overloading.The residents are urged to play their part by refraining from illegally connecting electricity.

Bypassed Thokoza meters cost Ekurhuleni millions

The long-delayed new Natalspruit Hospital may only open as late as next year, contradicting a promise by Gauteng Premier David Makhura in his State of the Province address on 27 June that it would be open within 100 days, says Jack Bloom, Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng Shadow Health Spokesman.In his press statement, Bloom said this information was given by Finance MEC Barbara Creecy, acting in place of Health MEC Qedani Mahlangu, to his questions in the Gauteng Legislature.He said Creecy said she could give no specific date but that the hospital would open within 180 days.She said that arrangements

for the transfer of staff from the old Natalspruit Hospital were at an advanced stage, and weekly meetings were being held to track progress.“It is very disappointing that the date for opening this hospital keeps receding. Former Premier Nomvula Mokonyane said in February this year that it would open in July, but we are now told it will be within 6 months, which could extend to next year.The hospital is more than 5 years overdue. I hope the opening will not be further delayed as the old hospital is crumbling and needs to be closed as soon as possible, particularly as it is on dolomitic land that could collapse at any time,” said Bloom.

New Natalspruit Hospital may open next year

Akani Bafilipi, a Non Profit Organisation, is inviting the community and business stakeholders to join them at their charity fundraising event on 9 August from 09:00 to 17:00. It will be held at Governors Cathedral Church, 107 Old Heidelberg Road, Mapleton (near Leondale). The entrance fee of R150 per person must be deposited in the following bank account:

407676955, ABSA Cheque account and the reference is Akani Bafilipi. People should bring the deposit slip as proof of payment on the day of the event. They are also requested to bring old clothes, as well as canned and packaged foods to be donated to child-headed families. For more information please contact Simmy Maphosa on 082 746 2130.

Charity fundraising event

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tame TIMES Kathorus hosted a charity event at Manzini Primary School in Zonkizizwe as part of celebrating Mandela Day. tame TIMES would like to thank Banareng Office Suppliers for donating shoes in partnership

with Orlando Pirates Football Club; and Colleen Naicker, financial manager for Cliffy’s Hyper Land and Phindile Skhosana from Maphindi’s Day Care Centre for donating food for the event.

tame TIMES Kathorus team charity event

SHOES: tame TIMES Kathorus team with Phindile Skhosana from Maphindi’s Day Care Centre and representatives of Banareng Office Suppliers showing off the shoes to be donated to learners.

LUNCH: Learners enjoying their meal during the charity event.

CAKE: tame TIMES Kathorus team with Phindile Skhosana from Maphindi’s Day Care Centre and representatives of Banareng Office Suppliers during the charity event.

I was born in Katlehong and am now a resident in Spruitview. I am concerned at the state of our roads and graveyards in Kathorus. I have noticed that, although there is a new shopping centre being built next to Chris Hani Mall, the road to and from Katlehong remains as small as it used to be many years ago. The road has been like that ever since I can

remember and the traffic is bad, especially on weekends and at month-end. I now wonder how emergency vehicles like ambulances and police cars will be able to render services between Katlehong and the neighbouring townships with the road in such a state. The graveyard in Rondebult is also bad to drive through, especially during weekends.

Kathorus lettersNelson Mofokeng from Spruitview writes:


The African National Congress (ANC), South African Communist Party (SACP) and South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO) in Thokoza Ward 56 recently demonstrated their community spirit when they refurbished the house of Thengani Makhoba (82) as part of their celebration of Mandela Day.Tripartite members cleaned the entire house, washed the windows, painted the walls and rebuilt the stoep of Makhoba‘s house. They also presented the old lady with a T-shirt printed with Nelson Mandela’s face. According to Ward 56 SACP Secretary Thabisile Mondi, the initiative is part of reminding the elderly that they do care for them and love them, not only at election time but also throughout their lives. “Nelson Mandela promotes the spirit of unity amongst the African people, hence our deed during Madiba’s Day reaffirms and brings life to the famous words once echoed by the

late statesman. We are here to promote the spirit of unity and ubuntu (humanity) which is central to our late president’s beliefs.”She said their campaign this year is solely focussed on helping senior citizens, which is in line with the call made by State President Jacob Zuma. Mondi said they had lined up initiatives this month aimed at helping the elderly in their respective wards. Madiba Day beneficiary Makhoba lives alone and due to her age does not have enough strength to clean or paint her house. “I salute Nelson Mandela for bringing peace, stability and prosperity in a war-ravaged Thokoza township prior to the first democratic elections. It is gratifying that today I’m one of the beneficiaries of the legacy left by Madiba. People who didn’t benefit this time around should wait for their turn. I hope God will give the SACP Ward 56 members strength to do more of such noble initiatives,” said Makhoba.

Tripartite Alliance demonstrates community spirit Lebo Mosolodi

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CARING FOR THE ELDERLY: ANC Tripartite Alliance members put a smile on the face of Gogo Makhoba when they refurbished her house in Thokoza on Mandela Day.

Meyersdal Mall, in association with Meyersdal Square, partnered with various stakeholders to paint classrooms at the Opelweg Primary School in Eden Park as part of celebrating their 67 minutes on Mandela Day.The stakeholders were Phumelela Gaming & Leisure Limited, the City of Ekurhuleni and Pam Golding Properties. Taso Christoforou, the owner of Meyersdal Mall and Square, said, “Mandela is an inspiration. Being an immigrant I was also liberated to be part of the new South Africa. He was a great leader; as foreigners living in this country we are privileged to be part of this rainbow nation. Hence we are celebrating his birthday today.”Speaker of the City of Ekurhuleni, Patricia Khumalo, said that Mandela s y m b o l i s e s d e d i c a t i o n , hard work, a c c o u n t a b i l i t y and a love for people. “We can only become a prosperous nation if we have an educated society which

is a cornerstone in addressing social ills. Mandela Day must be practised every day in making sure that we help the less fortunate.” Michael Varney, National Marketing Manager of Phumelela Gaming & Leisure Limited said they also donated paint to make the environment appealing for learners.In conclusion, Roger John, the principal of Opelweg Primary School said, “It is for the first time that the school had an event of such magnitude to honour and remember the world icon, Nelson Mandela. We thank all the stakeholders for investing in our school - it will create an appealing environment for learning.”

Opelweg has facelift on Mandela DayCharity [email protected]

MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Phumelela Gaming & Leisure staff painted Opelweg Primary School to celebrate Mandela Day.


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Mandela Day benefits senior citizens Lebo Mosolodi

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Thokoza Old Age Home hosted a Nelson Mandela Day celebration which was attended by senior citizens, the business sector and members of staff. Speaking to tame TIMES, Centre Manager Mamorena Modise said the event is part of celebrating their 67 minutes on Mandela Day. “There were various gifts which were given to the elderly on the day, including 265 blankets and 265 morning sleepers. Grannies were also given a five-star treatment by the youth when they washed their legs and cut their nails. We had a braai for the grannies and tertiary students were catering for the senior citizens on the day,” explained Modise. Thokoza Old Age Home social worker Veli Dlamini said they were grateful for the gesture made by people who came forward and volunteered their time. Her concern is that most of the senior citizens at the home come from abusive environments where they often face rejection and abuse from their families.

“The centre is a refuge where their spirit could be uplifted. This day (Mandela Day) is one of the events that we would like to be celebrated continually in our calendar. It is one of the days which would not be erased in the mind of the (gogos) senior citizens. We applauded the intervention of the youth in a meaningful manner. Some of the youth do not have an experience on how to treat the senior citizens and they gained a wonderful experience sharing a day with the elderly. They will share their experience with their family back home,” said Dlamini. Gladys Nxumalo (63), one of the event’s beneficiaries, said they were happy to receive the gifts and enjoy a delicious meal on the day. Shadrack Dlamini (74) further said that the Mandela legacy touches human lives beyond his grave, which makes this day a special day for senior citizens. He said Mandela Day is a blessed day and thanked the sponsors for making the day a great success.

Thokoza Police Station officers recently held a farewell party for six retiring warrant officers who have worked for a combined 185 years at the station. The retiring members are Warrant Officer Manyapa Daniel Mokwena, Paulos Makamu, Abraham Ndlovu, Christopher Mbatha, President Makhalima and Warrant Officer Mahandoura. These police legends were also awarded certificates and blankets. Thokoza Community Policing Forum (CPF) honoured their two patroller members, Josephine Tseledi and Sephora Shokhoa, with gifts and retirement certificates as well. Colonel Daniel Baloyi, Station Commander for Thokoza Police Station, said, “The retiring warrant officers have walked a journey and reached their destination. Many people have fallen on the way because some were killed on duty, dismissed and arrested. We are bidding farewell to the legends who dedicated their lives in serving the nation. We are proud of them in that they are ending their careers while they are still alive and they are an example to young constables that they should follow in their footsteps.”Pearl Manqela, chairperson of Thokoza CPF, said, “We are very sad because part of us is leaving and will not be replaced. It is very hard to say goodbye and we really appreciate their contributions to keeping the community safe.”Paulos Makamu, one of the retiring warrant officers, said, “We are leaving and we will be happy if the remaining police officers, CPF and community members continue to work together in combating crime. We also

encourage police officers to be disciplined, united and to love one another for them to succeed in their career path.”

Farewell to police legendsCharity [email protected]

THANK YOU: Colonel Daniel Baloyi, Station Commander for Thokoza Police Station bade farewell to six retiring warrant officers.


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A co-operative is an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise.Co-operatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality and solidarity. In the tradition of their founders, co-operative members have traditionally believed in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility and caring for others.There are many types of co-operatives, namely consumer, producer, housing, finance, burial society, health-care and social co-operatives, to mention a few. It is unfortunate, however, that too many people see co-operatives as suitable only for agricultural activity for rural women. This is a sad myth and the sooner local people come to terms with it, the better for increased economic activity. Suffice it to say that any business could be conducted the co-operative way. The other important point to take note of is merely historical: The Presidential Growth and Development Summit, held in July 2003, endorsed special measures to promote co-operatives as one of the strategies for job creation in the South African economy. Consequently, the Department of Trade and Industry was charged with the responsibility of dealing with matters relating to co-operatives in the country.

It is important to take note of the distinction between the two main types of co-o p e r a t i v e s , namely worker co-operatives and user–owned co-operatives. In South Africa, unfortunately, the focus has been on worker co-operatives, which have been seen as a vehicle for job creation, and as providing a democratic alternative to conventional forms of work. Not much attention has been given to the alternative of user co-operatives, which are better able to mobilise wide participation, can reduce costs, enhance incomes, and improve the viability of business activities across the spectrum of formal and informal enterprise activities.There are six internationally adopted principles which co-operatives use as guidelines. They will be covered in detail in the next issue.This column is contributed by Bheki Phakathi from Nkwali Business Solution based in Spruitview.

Business What is a co-operative?

CO-OPERATE: Bheki Phakathi is encouraging the community to start co-operatives.

This column is contributed by Moses Gama, Deputy Chairperson of Project and Programmes at the national Central Drug Authority Board and the Founder and Director of Tsohang Youth Project.I would like to welcome all the tame TIMES readers to our monthly “New beginnings” column. I also extend my gratitude on behalf of Tsohang Youth Project for the auspicious opportunity granted by this publication. Tsohang Youth Project has been in existence for a decade. The organization’s sole mission is to promote awareness and prevention of substance abuse among the people of Ekurhuleni. The target group is schools, however this challenge does not affect just learners and the addict’s immediate family alone, but also the nation as a whole.We encourage the community’s support in overcoming the scourge of drugs that is ravaging our communities. It is everyone’s duty to channel the future generation’s misguided energies in positive directions, as idle minds always fall prey to mischief.The organisation is currently embarking on the One Kasi One Treatment Centre Campaign in order to make sure that the community can be offered some immediate assistance regarding timeous treatment for addicts. On 27 July we will be hosting a fundraising concert at which we will be appealing for R67 from every attendee to assist with the campaign.Next month, we will engage intensively on the issues affecting our communities in terms of substance abuse. We are looking forward to

questions from the community as we are here to serve them through NEW BEGINNINGS.Tsohang Youth Project, Physical Address: Katlehong Skills Centre, office No. 5, 555 Tsolo Section, Katlehong 1431 \Telephone: 011 860 5354 \Cell: 076 278 3599, Fax: 086 212 5786 \ Email: [email protected]

New beginnings

FIGHTING DRUGS: Moses Gama is the Deputy Chairperson of Project and Programmes at the national Central Drug Authority Board and the Founder and Director of Tsohang Youth Project.

A cultural collaboration between the European Union and South Africa was officially launched at the National Library of South Africa on Friday, 18 July. The project was inspired by the iconic story of Nelson Mandela and the Robben Island Museum. The international Mandela27 Project reached a high point on 18 July, when the Mandela27 Exhibition was launched at the National Library in South Africa in Pretoria. The project examines how culture has brought about change in Europe and South Africa through the lens of Nelson Mandela’s struggle against apartheid. The project’s global partners include Coventry University, United Kingdom, North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, South Africa, Robben Island Museum, UNESCO heritage site, European Union and Cultural Program.The project aims to introduce the younger generation to the cultural and political developments that have shaped both South Africa and Europe into what they are today. The core focus includes the struggle against apartheid and the role Madiba played in orchestrating political change. The project consists of several interactive concepts including the DIY Exhibition which is a low-cost, easy-to-assemble display to be used in schools and other cultural institutions. The exhibition depicts a replica (with the exact floor span) of Mandela’s prison cell at Robben Island with exterior artwork showing the chronological progression from the inception of apartheid to freedom. Institutions or organisations throughout the world wishing to house/display this exhibit will be able to download the DIY kit and documentation via the project portal – www.mandela27.eu. To date, the exhibition has already been requested by museums in Great Britain, Belgium and Sweden. The Coventry University in the United Kingdom and the Vaal Triangle Campus of the North-West University, have joined forces to create an interactive graphic novel for the purposes of the project. Web portal visitors will be able to access the game and by means of a digital and interactive graphic novel, actively gain an impression of what

life as a political prisoner in Robben Island was like.The graphic novel is also available at www.mandela27.eu. The third element of the Mandela27 Project is the development of an interactive cultural timeline. Hundreds of cultural highlights that contributed to political change have been added on to the maps of Europe and South Africa. Highlights include events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the freedom concerts that took place all over Europe and South Africa as well as the euphoria on the release of Nelson Mandela in 1990. This interactive timeline is published on www.mandela27.eu. According to Prof Linda du Plessis, Vice-Rector of the Vaal Triangle Campus of the North-West University (NWU Vaal), the project truly represents a one-of-a-kind experience from the word go. “The moment you enter Mandela’s prison cell you will hear his story; walking down the corridor you encounter the interactive map and by clicking on the various pins several cultural events across the European Union and South Africa spring to life. As you go outside the prison yard you can play the serious game and experience life on the island.” Professor Du Plessis said the project has a global reach and will contribute towards investing in Nelson Mandela’s living legacy.

Launch of the Mandela27 Exhibition

LEGACY OF MADIBA: Stakeholders cut the ribbon during the launch of the international Mandela27 Project.


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This is the season of the year when most people are consuming many hot beverages, namely coffee, tea, cappuccino and hot chocolate to warm their bodies. These beverages, however, need to be served with something sweet, namely biscuits, scones and cakes. This week in our cooking column, Crissy from Ubuntu Creative School shares with us a carrot and pineapple cake that can be served with the hot beverage of your choice.

Carrot & Pineaplle Cake

Method:Preheat the oven (not fan-forced) to 170 Degrees Celsius. Grease a 23cm spring form cake pan and line the base.Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon salt into a bowl. Add the eggs, oil, carrot, pineapple and sugar. Stir to combine, and then add walnuts. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool in pan for 5 minutes, then turn out on a wire rack to cool completely.Meanwhile, place the butter, cream cheese and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until light and soft. Add the sifted icing sugar and beat until you have a smooth, light icing. Cover the top and sides of the cake with the icing.Place the pineapple slices in a microwave on high for 15 seconds, then remove. While still warm, gently bend slices into a flower shape. When they are cool, decorate the cake.

ICING:- 250g unsalted butter, softened- 250g cream cheese, softened- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract- 5 cups (750g) icing sugar, sifted- Dried pineapple slices, to garnish

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To celebrate their 37th birthday, Boxer will be giving away half a million Rand to their customers.In keeping with their giving nature, Boxer will continue to run promo-tions and competitions, aside from their fantastic range of products at amazingly low prices.In their everyday promotion, four lucky customers are being rewarded for shopping with them. Shoppers are prompt to purchase any two “diamond deal” products to qualify for the entry. They will need to retain their till slips and dial a USSD number to enter the competition.The Boxer Birth-day Deals Promo-tion has received well over 50 000 entries in just five days, with numbers soaring daily. They have rewarded more than twenty customers with over R45 000 and it is the beginning of the pioneering competition. Boxer has laid their cards on the table and is inviting customers to spend and win with them. Do you feel lucky? If you do, visit any Boxer superstores in your area and win big.

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Kasi FM ploughs back to communityLebo Mosolodi [email protected]

Kasi FM played an active role during Mandela Month in sensitising their audiences to give a helping hand to their underprivileged neighbours. Today, the leading Ekurhuleni community radio station’s presenters, disc jockeys, administrators and general staff members are rolling up their sleeves to renovate the Mashininis’ house in Vosloorus Extension 28.Speaking to tame TIMES last week, the Programmes manager Jabulani Xhasa said they were looking forward to painting a two-room house in Vosloorus Extension 28. “It is a child -headed home where three brothers, namely 27-year-old Vincent Mofokeng who is blind, and his two younger brothers, Benjamin and Tshepo Mashinini, are staying. The house is not in a good condition because none of them are working; hence our mission is to transform the house into a real home once again. We cannot expect the boys to focus on school work if they are confined in such hazardous living conditions at home.” Kasi FM staff members will be painting, plastering and repairing the house roof and giant retail supermarket Boxer will donate groceries valued at R2 000. Xhasa said

they are still looking forward to obtaining additional sponsors who want to donate furniture, grocery or any other items to change their lives of the Mashinini boys for the better. Business people who are interested in donating to the Mashinini boys should please phone Kasi FM station manager Jabulani Xhasa on (011) 866 8877.

PLEASE HELP: Kasi FM Programmes manager, Jabulani Xhasa urges the business sector to help rescue the Mashinini boys from abject poverty.

Youth motivated to stay clean

As part of celebrating and commemorating the youth of 1976, Umndeni we Kasie FM, in conjunction with Kasi FM and local stakeholders, hosted a youth seminar at Thokoza Auditorium.The theme of the event was Cleanliness and its aim was to empower the youth to stay clean from drugs and alcoholism and to refrain from criminal activities. Various stakeholders targeting youth, namely Tsohang Youth Project, Tisetso Training, Thokoza Progressive Youth and Rings and Bearings, were part of the programme.Isaac Mavuso, Director of Tisetso Training, motivated the youth to be prepared for every action they take and urged them to be

responsible. “They should identify successful people, interact with them and find out how they have made it in life. Youth must pursue what they are determined to do and have inspirations,” said Mavuso.Meanwhile, Mandla Ngwenya, an ex-convict and the founder of Rings and Bearings, said, “I am a former drug addict and spent 7 years in prison for hijacking a car. I rejoiced by infringing other people’s rights. Prison life is hard and inmates are always alone with no support from people that benefited from their criminal activities. Youth should focus on school and activities that are adding value to their lives.”

STAYING CLEAN: The youth listen attentively to a motivational speaker during the seminar held at Thokoza Auditorium.


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In our journey to a better life we meet challenges, especially as young adults. When we meet challenges that are beyond our control, we start asking questions like “Why me?” or “How can I be so stupid?” Well, it is not you - it is how the One in control of everything has planned your life.Do not question yourself but ask for strength from God, Who created the universe. According to Roman 8:28 in the New King James Version, “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” So nothing happens for sweet nothing; God the Creator is in control.Romans 12:2 in the New King James Version tells us: “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God”.

MAN OF GOD: Khotlhello L Tsoku is an evangelist from Agape Family Church situated in Katlehong Resource Centre, Ramokonopi Section.

God is looking for the true and pure in heart to bless them, for the sake of others who are less fortunate. I pray that we may stop crying for the worthless things of the world but look for our purpose and lesson in all we go through in life.Amen.

By Evangelist Khotlhello L Tsoku

Equipping day-care staff with essential skillsLebo Mosolodi [email protected]

In a bid to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day and to live up to the legacy of the new South Africa’s founding president, the One Voice Organisation hosted a graduation ceremony for 12 day-care teachers and 8 day-care principals. The initiative is the brainchild of day-care centre principals in Thokoza, Palm Ridge, Katlehong and Eden Park. According to the organisation’s chairperson Glanda Thobejane, the course ran from 7 to 18 July and was aimed at empowering day-care teachers and principals to apply first aid to injured learners in their care. “The knowledge they have amassed could be easily applied in case there are emergency situations in their residential areas. It is for the first time in the history of day-care centres in Kathorus where day-care centre staff are being offered first aid courses starting from level 1-3,” said Thobejane.One Voice Secretary-General Anna Sebolai said that day-care centre staff throughout the country should enrol for

first aid courses. Those who are empowered with such skills, she said, can easily deal with emergencies if a child gets injured while in their care. Sebolai also said that teachers who have first aid skills are also able to detect and prevent injuries that might happen to the learners. Project facilitator Harry Mokoena said, “Towards level 3 of the course, we are teaching learners about emergency situations that are common to young learner such as nose bleeding, drowning, flu, falling and breathing problems. Teachers who have first aid level 3 could easily detect if a child is physiologically abused or disturbed. At the end of our training we assess our students and only those who are competent are being issued with a certificate that is valued for three years. We have been doing first aid courses for private companies and schools.”For more information about first aid courses, please contact Harry Mokoena on 076 523 2105.

CERTIFICATED: One Voice teachers receive their first aid certificates at the graduation ceremony held at Thob Jane Pre School in Thokoza.

Local NGO Erstcombus Projects (NPC) helped approximately 2500 unemployed people, mostly youth and backyard-dwellers, to complete mandate application forms from 8 to 22 June, so that they can help them find housing and employment.Erstcombus Projects (NPC) believes the mandate that the community of Eden Park Proper gave them will help them to engage the relevant stakeholders. Volunteers are currently assisting with the processing of the forms into the database. An interim feedback meeting will be conducted in July 2014.Erstcombus Projects (NPC) has also been involved in Eden Park Proper in assisting with the establishment and mentoring of Eden Park Informal Business Forum (EIBF) from 21 November 2013. A great deal of hard work has been done on the implementation of an agreed rollout plan between the foreign traders (Bangladeshi, Pakistani, Somali and Ethiopian) and our local informal traders. They are at the final and critical phase of the implementation plan, dealing with verification and compliance. Local informal business-people will once again fully participate in their own local economy.

Erstcombus Projects builds the community

HELPING THE COMMUNITY: These are the members of Eden Park Informal Business Forum (EIBF) verification task team.


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Bucs win third Black Label Cup

The Orlando Pirates Football Club won their third Carling Black Label Cup at the FNB Stadium, which attests to the Mighty Bucs’ current superiority over their arch rivals Amakhosi in the beer cup. FNB was full to capacity with fans anticipating a good football spectacle, believing that the ABSA Premiership strikers would emulate their peers, who scored an avalanche of goals in the recent World Cup. Unfortunately, however, on the day there was a goal drought. The battle was focussed on the midfield, with the goal-scoring chances of both teams thwarted by defensive midfielders and a solid backline. It was a technical game which was long on tactics and rigidity, and short on entertainment. The only goal-scoring chance of the day was mis-used when Amakhosi winger George Lebese was fouled in the eighteen areas by the Bucs defence. The referee gave Chiefs a penalty and industrious Amakhosi midfielder George Maluleka squandered a goal-scoring chance

when he failed to convert the penalty. After Maluleka missed the penalty, it became evident that neither team would score a goal during open match-play, as they both retreated into defence-mode and relied too much on counter-attacks.A solid defence, however, forced the game to end on a 0-0 score line, as a result of the penalty shootout which ended 6-5 in Bucs’ favour. Thabo Matlaba slotted in the sixth goal for Pirates, with a loud roar of jubilation from the Bucs supporters and then it was only a matter of time before the mighty Amabhakabhaka captain for the day, Siyabonga Sangweni, majestically lifted the trophy with his team-mates. Meanwhile, football supporters are pleased that Shakes Mashaba has been appointed as the new Bafana Bafana coach after months of speculation. His extensive football experience will be tested in the hopes of transforming the currently uninspiring Bafana team into a football power on the continent once again.

Lebo Mosolodi [email protected]

Orlando Pirates lifted the fourth edition of the Carling Black Label Cup trophy.

Ephraim (Shakes) Mashaba was recently appointed as the new Bafana Bafana coach after months of speculation. He was up against big names, including Steven Keshi and Carlos Quiroz, who were running for the vacant post left by the former national coach Gordon Igesund. Mashaba’s achievements with the under-20 and under-23 junior national soccer teams are well-known in football circles. His extensive football experience and technical knowledge will now be put to the test. His philosophy of introducing young players into big games is a required attribute in transforming the senior national team. Football experts regard his appointment as a step in the right direction that will transform the senior national team in a bid to return it to its former glory. However, Mashaba’s team should first qualify for the next African Cup of Nations and the Fifa World Cup before he can win the trust of the hard-to-please soccer fans. Players from minor teams in the ABSA Premier Soccer League and the national first division teams are now fancying their chances of donning the national team jersey after Mashaba’s appointment as a national coach.

Shakes Mashaba to change fortunes of Bafana team

tame times thokoza 31 july 2014

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