vosloorus volume 3 , 15 may 2014

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Becoming the voice of Ekurhuleni

WinnEr oF ThE 2012 & 2013 EkurhulEni aWards: BEsT prinT MEdia

tameTiMEsVosloorus, phumula, spruitview, leondale

There is mixed reaction surfacing after the relocation of former Vosloorus police station Commander Brigadier Max Masha to orange Farm police station.The recent reshuffling of the police was welcomed by some groups within the community who once advocated for Masha’s removal from the Vosloorus Police Station. In February last year, different stakeholders, Vosloorus business community, NGO’s and members of the community protested outside the station and handed a memorandum demanding the expulsion of Masha from the station. They were highlighting poor management and lack of accountability in his leadership skills. The memorandum was handed to Kathorus cluster commander and representatives from the MEC of Community Safety.Wiseman Langa, chairman of Vosloorus Spruitview Business Against Crime said, “We are happy that there is a new station commander at Vosloorus Police Station. Our wish has been fulfilled; we had nothing personal with Masha but the fact that he has stayed at the station for a long time he was relaxed and forgotten about his responsibilities. He was neglecting the role of the community and stakeholders hence we staged the march. We believe that in combating crime the police need to work together with the community. We also welcome the new station commander and we are committed

in enhancing partnership and at the same time fighting crime.”Responding to the matter, Brigadier Max Masha, the former Vosloorus Station Commander said, “My moving out of Vosloorus Police Station to Orange Farm Police Station as a station commander has nothing to do with the protest made by the community last year. However there are internal management issues that conspired to my movement out of the station that l can not divulge. I am very happy where I am right now; it is conveniently next to my home and less travelling.”Brigadier Themba Denge is the new station commander for Vosloorus Police Station and he resumed his duties last month. Speaking to tame TIMES, Brigadier Denge said there is a certain reshuffling in the SAPS for improved service delivery. “My starting point is the involvement of all the community stakeholders in fighting crime. In order for us to win the battle against crime we need the community because they know the crime activities happening in their areas. Drug is a serious challenge affecting Vosloorus and we have started

with intensifying stop and searches, and searching learners to create a safer environment at schools. We also want to improve service delivery by making sure that our sector vehicle and police deployed in the certain areas are visible and respond immediately to the crime scene.”

he added that the community are welcome to engage with him on issues related to crime and they should contact him at: 082 461 2870.

New station commander at Vosloorus

in: Brigadier Themba denge, the new station commander of Vosloorus police station.

ouT: Brigadier Max Masha, the former station commander of Vosloorus police station.

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We have come to the end of the 2014 national elections which mark the country’s c e l e b r a t i o n of 20 years of democracy. This was a milestone for South Africa’s

young democracy. The election

presented a great opportunity for the born frees to cast their vote for the first time. The citizens of the country continue to put their faith in the African National Congress (ANC) to lead the country again.We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the country for making a mark and the political parties that made it through to the elections. Halala! ANC for again winning the elections, however they have a big task ahead of them in making sure that they deliver all the services that are a concern to the citizens.Immediately before the elections, we witnesses the municipality delivering services to the community namely ; a new Tamaho clinic was officially opened and a drive-through motor vehicle license facility was also unveiled in Katlehong , 912 brick and mortar toilets structures were launched in Zonkizizwe.The elections are over now and the results are out, the citizens are eagerly waiting to see the parliamentary and provincial leaders that the political parties are going to nominate. Enough with politics , lastly I would like to applaud Mamelodi Sundowns for repaying the investment done by Patrice Motsepe by winning the Premier Soccer League after seven years. Well done Pisto Mosimane, the coach for uplifting the spirit of your fans. Cheers for no w.

Charity Moyo

Kathorus motorists will no longer have to drive to nearby suburbs to renew their motor vehicle licenses. Mondli Gungubele, Executive Mayor of Ekurhuleni, officially opened a drive –through motor vehicle licensing facility in Katlehong 1 Customer Care Centre recently.The other two drive-through motor vehicle licensing facilities were opened in Duduza Customer Care Centre and Kwa Thema Customer Care Centre. They will be providing motor vehicle license disc renewal and inquiries.Speaking to tame TIMES, Mondli Gungubele; Executive Mayor of Ekurhuleni said, “According to the ANC manifesto of 2011 we are to build service infrastructure and broaden access to it and we are implementing that mandate. This facility is also part of bringing services closer to the communities, and to promote social empowerment. It can serve many people in any space of time, reduces transport cost and it’s accessible to the community.”Themba Rampai, Councillor Ward 51 said, “The new facility is a big step forward for the community and making

a difference by bringing services closer to people. It is a big relief to people, taking into consideration the financial constraints of travelling to nearby suburbs to renew a motor vehicle license.” Meanwhile, Teboho Ncheki, Katlehong Customer Care Centre Manager said, “It is exciting for the community to renew their motor vehicles license at their door steps. The system is quick, efficient, innovative, and user friendly as it accepts card payments.”

Drive-through motor vehicle licensing facility unveiled

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Mondli Gungubele; Executive Mayor of Ekurhuleni cutting the ribbon of the new drive-through motor vehicle licensing facility in Katlehong with two ward councillors and Member of Mayoral Committee for Roads and Transport, Councillor Thumbo Mahlangu. * Photo by Happy Khumalo.

APOLOGYtame TIMES would like to apologise to Semere “Mike” Birhane , shop number

1475, Vosloorus Extension 16 for using his shop picture on our front page story published on our previous edition 24 April 2014, week 17 ( Foreign national kid-

napping on the rise). We apologise for inconvenience caused.

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“International Nurses Day means a lot to me. I’m proud to be a nurse. Nurses are not as bad as many people make us out to be. We are still passionate about our profession. It is a great thing that there is a day dedicated to this noble profession. Seeing a patient progress from critical stage of illness or injury, through to rehabilitation stage, gives me a great satisfaction,” said, Eunice Mosepeli, Natalspruit Hospital professional nurse during the commemoration of the International Nurses Day. International Nurses’ Day is celebrated annually on May 12, the anniversary of the founder of modern day nursing, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. The theme for 2014 was Nurses: A Force for Change – A vital resource for health. Priscilla Tyobeka, another professional nurse said, “International Nurses Day is a day for us to pride ourselves and our profession. This day acknowledges the importance of this profession. Nursing is a calling, unlike any other profession. To do what nurses do it needs need passion and compassion. In the hospital we deliver health holistically, meaning we look at patient’s health spiritually, emotionally and psychology.”Vusumuzi Maphalala, who is serving his community service at the Nataspruit Hospital, added, “International Nurses Day shows that we are appreciated as nurses and that the job we do is important. It is a challenging profession, but I would not trade it for anything else in the world. Even though, I am not a fully qualified nurse as yet, because I am still serving my community service I can see the difference that the nurses are making in the community.”

Nurses are still passionate and compassionate

Eunice Mosepeli, Natalspruit Hospital professional nurse celebrates International Nurses Day at the hospital.

Zero Limit Entertainment hosted a Mother’s day banquet celebra-tion at Siphosethu School hall in Vosloorus Extension 9. The hall was filled with approximately 80-100 mothers accompanied by their children. The theme of the event was ‘showing loving and appreciation to mothers’. It was meant to acknowledge the role that mothers play in their children’s lives that includes; caring, loving and support. The mothers also took an opportunity to remember the chil-dren who were abducted in Nigeria and advocate for their release by praying and singing the songs of liberation. There were a lot of entertainment from the music performers of differ-ent genres including, Temple of God Choir and Ignite Vocal Entertain-ment. There were also people who recited poetry and motivational speakers. There was an in house competition were winners were given, Avon hampers, spar vouchers and a copy of magazines was given to all mothers who attended the event.Mothers were treated with a three course meal and refreshments. The entrance fee to the event was R200 per couple (mother and the child).

Mothers celebrate their dayCharity [email protected]

Mothers and children advocating for the release of ab-ducted Nigerian girls.

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East Icons Motor cycling club hosted a kiddie’s lunch for the learners of Ekurhuleni School for the deaf on 10 May at the school premises. The event brought smiles to the learners; they had a lunch feast from MacDonald and the magic entertainment by Ronald McDonald. The 293 learners’ faces were painted and they all received goodie bags. The East Icons Motor cycling club acknowledges the support they re-ceived from McDonald Chris Hani, Hurricane, Zodwa and Lungelo Nyangeni and Mr Mbatha, the chairperson of Faraday Taxi Association.

Bikers express humanity to learners with disabilities

Hansa Pilsner celebrationMandla Spikiri and a member of Kalawa Jazzmee rocking the stage during the Hansa Pilsner dreamer celebrations held at the Cultural Village, in Soweto recently. Kalawa Jazzmee was also celebrating 20 years in the music industry.

* Photo by Happy Khumalo


Vosloorus SAPS successesThe following crime successes were conducted by Vosloorus Police Station from 28 April to 05 May 2014:

The following crime successes were made from Vosloorus Police Station from 06 to 12 May 2014:

Shoplifting ...............................................................................23Assault with intentions to cause grievances bodily harm .........4Possession of dagga ................................................................8Theft out of motor vehicle .........................................................1Drunk and driving. ....................................................................2Possession of stolen motor vehicle ..........................................3Theft .........................................................................................3Theft of cash .............................................................................1Drunk in public ..........................................................................6Fraud ........................................................................................2Common robbery ......................................................................1

Shoplifting .................................................................................8Theft .........................................................................................2Fraud ........................................................................................1Theft out of motor vehicle .........................................................2Possession of dagga ..............................................................18Possession of drugs .................................................................2Malicious damage to property ..................................................4Assault with intention to cause grievous bodily harm ...............7Assault common .......................................................................1Contravening of electoral act ....................................................1Using motor vehicle without owner’s consent ..........................1Possession of stolen property ..................................................1Contempt of court .....................................................................3Drunk in public .......................................................................48

Thapelo Lekeka (27), Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) member was shot and killed while he was coming out of his car to open his home gate at stand number 259 Modumela Street, Vosloorus extension 5.According to Captain Piet Rossouw, Communications Officer of Vosloorus Police Station, the deceased was alleged to be coming from an EFF meeting when an unknown person shot him four times in the chest. He said the deceased died instantly and the motives of the shooting are still are known but they are investigating. “A case of murder has been opened at Vosloorus Police Station. We are appealing to people with information regarding the incident to come forward so that the perpetrator can be apprehended,” said Captain Rossouw.

EFF member killed in Vosloorus

Help find Simon Mphikeleli Khumalo

Missing: Boitumelo Brightness Bhengu Simon Mphikeleli Khumalo (63) from stand number 8658 Unit F Thokoza went missing from his home on 13 April 2014 around 11:15 am.According to his wife Anna Khumalo, her missing husband has mental challenges and he was used to going out alone and coming back home. Khumalo said they have opened a case of a missing person in Thokoza Police Station. She said they have checked him at local hospitals and government mortuary but they did not find him. They are appealing to people who have seen him or who have knowledge about his whereabouts to report to the nearest police station or contact her on 079 211 4770 \079 186 0898.

Simon Mphikeleli Khumalo is missing.

Boitumelo Brightness Bhengu (24) from Thokoza was reported missing by her mother at Germiston police station on 17 April 2014. She alleges that she last saw her daughter during December 2013 and since that day has not heard from her. Her daughter used to work at a tavern in Germiston but left during November 2013. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts can contact, Lieutenant Colonel Andy Pieke from Germiston Police Station at 011 871 5037 or the National Missing Persons Bureau at 08600 10111. Boitumelo Brightness

Bhengu is missing.


14 May - 29 May 2014


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The sky is the limit for SundownsThe 2014-15 Absa Premier Soccer League proved once more that the league is not a race but a marathon; it is not about how the team started but the end results.Football scribes never gave other teams a slight chance of overtaking Amakhosi because of a 10 point gap they had against their second placed then, Mamelodi Sundowns. Little did football scribes and Amakhosi thought that games not played are not won yet.However, the Glamour boys let their guards down when they start dropping points while their rivals Bafana Bastayela collecting points. The defending champions were shocked towards the end of the second round of the log when they were unseated by Mosimane charges on the summit of the log.Kaizer Chiefs regrouped and did not lose hope of defending its title. The football scribes continue to remind fans

that never in the PSL history the log were won by a black couch, which questioned Jingle’s commitment and football expertise to lift the title. The experience Mosimane gained over the years playing domestic football and internationally, saw a lad originally from Rockville in Soweto becoming a first black South African couch to lift the Absa Premier Soccer League. Mamelodi Sundowns managed to amass 65 points and their runner up Kaizer Chiefs collected only 63 points.With the galaxy of stars Sundown has in their team, they will represent the country well in the Champions League. The nation is behind the Pretoria team in their quest to become Africa’s champions. tame Times salute the newly crowned Absa Premier Soccer League.

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Mamelodi Sundown are the newly crowned Absa Premier Soccer League champions.

vosloorus volume 3 , 15 may 2014

Documents

vosloorus station commander

orange farm police station

vosloorus business community

community stakeholders

fighting crime

brigadier denge

crime activities

crime scene