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Joburg Mayor Parks Tau delivers his budget speech. PIC : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY

Negative audit disapoints City

Mbhazima Lesego waka’Ngobeni

Joburg intends spending an es-timated R33-billion in the

2011/2012 fiscal year in address-ing service delivery, building and maintaining major infrastructure projects. Delivering his budget this week at the Mayoral Chambers in Braam-fontein, Mayor Parks Tau said his administration’s agenda was one of fundamental socio-economic trans-formation and redress. Tau said the budget had been bal-anced against revenue collection. It would spend its capital budget on traffic management, road mainte-nance, patching potholes, maintain-ing open spaces and cutting grass, reducing power outages, cleaning informal settlements and address-ing illegal dumping, to list a few. Money would also be invested in rehabilitating Bruma Lake, de-veloping infrastructure in Alexan-dra, Baragwanath central precinct, Selby Village and Stretford station precinct; installing smart electricity meters, upgrading sewer and wa-ter infrastructure, roads, extending and implementing Phase 1B of Rea

Vaya, and developing new parks and upgrading existing ones. He announced an operating budget of R29.4-billion and a capital bud-get of R3.7-billion for the 2011/12 financial year. He said traffic mo-bility and congestion would be im-proved through a focus on repairing traffic lights at critical intersections, as well as strategic deployment of metro police officers during peak hours. “Traffic enforcement will also be intensified on motorists in-fringing traffic and city by-laws.” The underlying principles of his budget were strengthening finan-cial management and accountabil-ity, stabilising finances, ensuring that expenditure was aligned with revenue, continuing to review all services and programmes for opera-tional efficiencies. “We will ensure that spending focuses on service delivery imperatives and takes into account the medium-to long-term priorities that will be agreed to as part of the Growth and Develop-ment Strategy process.” Tau said the remainder of the bud-get would go to the Mayor’s and Speaker’s offices, finance, environ-ment, infrastructure and services,

the zoo, Johannesburg Develop-ment Agency, Metro Trading Com-pany, Johannesburg Tourism Com-pany and the Joburg and Soweto theatres. Varying property rates rebates would be given to residential prop-erty owners who were registered on the City’s Expanded Social Pack-age, pensioners and sectional title residential property owners, subject to conditions detailed in the City’s Property Rates Policy. “The City’s tariff policy is premised on social considerations. This calls for tariffs that are equitable, afford-able and that promote access to ba-sic services for everyone,” he said. His budget was the biggest ever for Joburg, and gives the City an opportunity to assess its service de-livery performance and challenges, and review the effectiveness of its programmes. “It has been prepared within a context of transition,” he said. Tau reiterated his willingness to work with all political parties, stake-holders and communities to find workable solutions for the diverse range of developmental challenges facing the city. joburg.org.za

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Auditor-General (AG) Terence Nombem-be has released the 2009/10 report, with

the City receiving a qualified report. The City manager Mavela Dlamini says the City is disappointed by the negative finding. “We have started the remedial work to en-sure that all deficiencies pointed out by the AG are addressed immediately,” he says. The AG has qualified the City’s financials based on the method of accrual of revenue, that was raised at the end of the financial year because of unsatisfactory rates and trading services. “The resultant statement of the consumer debtors was uncertain due to the accounting treatment of the above accruals. The afore-said matters result directly from the conver-sion of the city’s revenue management sys-tems across the financial year, in which 87% of the city’s revenue finalised in the old sys-

tem, and the new system handled the balance of 13%,” explains Dlamini. Johannesburg is the only City in the coun-try that has consolidated the accounts of its core administration with that of its municipal owned entities. “The implication of this is that the City has to meet higher accounting standards that cov-er the entire spectrum of its activities,” adds Dlamini. Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA), City Parks, Fresh Produce Market, JMPD, Johannesburg Roads Agency; Tourism Com-pany; Johannesburg Zoo; Metropolitan Trad-ing Company and Pikitup received unquali-fied reports. Dlamini says he is confident that the City will be able to address issues raised by the AG. “We are taking the qualifications raised by the AG very seriously and we will work hard to ensure they are resolved for the ensuing audit process,” Dlamini adds.

‘The resultant statement of the consumer debtors was un-certain due to the accounting treatment of the above accruals.’

City manager Mavela Dlamini PIC : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY

Tau tables city budget He reiterated his willingness to work with all political parties, stakeholders and communities to find workable solutions for the diverse range of challenges

30 JUNE - 14 JULY 2011 INNER-CITY GAZETTE 3 NEWS

The youth of a nation are the trustees of posterity - Benjamin Disraeli

REGION FLANDMARKS

The Turffontein Fire Station was fi rst of the early gold-mining town. In the east was the Fairview Fire Station, built in 1905; in the west the Fordsburg Fire Station, opened in 1907, and in the north the Berea Fire Station, 1910. Residents had major problems ex-tinguishing fi res because Joburg had sparse supplies of water, being one of the few large cities in the world that was not built on a river. Those fi rst houses were constructed of wood, and thatch, and once alight, they burnt to the ground within minutes. It is believed that the fi rst serious fi re happened on 20 December 1887 at a reed stable in Sauer Street. Residents watched helplessly, having no water to douse it. According to Debbie Fiansky in Johannesburg Fire and Emergency Services Department - 100 years of Service (1900), after these incidents a fi re bell was erected on Market Square. Although the town still did not have water to deal with fi res, it could at least raise the alarm, and the police could control the crowds. In November 1888 water pipes were laid from a reservoir in Doornfontein, a large well in Auckland Park and a cattle dam on the Braamfontein farm. But water pressure was low, and in dry winter, the reservoirs remained dry. In 1888 the Waterworks, Estate and Exploration Company provided about £2 000 worth equipment, and the Sani-tary Board built a small iron shanty on Market Square to store the equipment, but there was no fi re brigade. In May 1888 a fi re at Short’s Outfi t-ters spread and destroyed three busi-nesses. The next day The Star news-paper’s offi ces burned down, but they managed to publish the story the fol-lowing day. The Globe Theatre and its neighbouring bar also burned, but residents removed all the liquor before the fi re reached it. The Buffalo Freemasons formed the Volunteer Salvage Corps and Fire Bri-gade, chaired by Sam Goodman. In-surance companies gave £300 towards start-up costs, and the Sanitary Board offered £25 per month towards run-ning costs, and the Johannesburg Town Fire & Salvage Brigade was born.

‘We said it was important to put all efforts to service delivery rather than misdi-rect energy to media pub-licity at the expense of val-id employee forums’

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In the matter involving the City’s suspended Emergency Services (EMS) head Audrey Gule, newly appointed MMC for Public Safety, Clr Matshidiso Mfi koe says her door is open to employees who want to discuss issues relating to working conditions. Mfi koe says together with the act-ing head of EMS, Lazarus Makola,

they met staff members to share in-formation about the progress being made on various concerns of the personnel, including the the disci-plinary steps taken against Gule. “Among other things, we appealed for patience and understanding while issues affecting employees are addressed in a structured man-ner. We also said it was important to put all efforts to service delivery, rather than misdirect energy to me-dia publicity at the expense of valid

employee forums. Employees with grievances which management was not giving proper attention were invited to approach my offi ce di-rectly. “It was emphasised that the city has offi cially appointed communi-cators to deal with the media, and it is in the best interest of the or-ganisation for all its operations to be dealt with in a structured man-ner,” adds Mfi koe. She explains that issues about

Gule and the work environment are receiving attention at the highest level. “The City Manager has already made announcements about new uniforms and tenders issued to pro-cure essential equipment. My door is open to employees who want to raise legitimate concerns. But those who continue to deliberately bypass the existing channels and stall the City’s transformation must feel free to leave the service,” she adds.

MMC for Public Safety Matshidiso Mfi koe PIC : ENOCH LEHUNG

Colonel M A Masenya has been appointed as the Head of Detectives at the Hillbrow SAPS. He comes from the Honeydew Cluster. The colonel is happy to be at Hillbrow SAPS and looks forward to forming a good relationships with the community and has a positive vision for Hill-brow. He has 23 years experi-ence in the police service.

Col M A Masenya

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It is all that the young can do for the old, to shock them and keep them up to date - George Bernard Shaw

COMMENTThe initiative by the City Health De-partment to roll out health services into the streets is a commendable deed that will go a long way in preventing the proliferation of disease and unneces-sary loss of human lives. In the recent campaign health offi-cials set up blood pressure, diabetes and HIV/Aids testing stalls in Park Station, in a drive that was specifically for males. That was in line with the researched and informed observation that males often did not want to get tested for diseases when they did not feel ill, and would seek help in most cases when it became too late. That was a wise strategic move in that the place at which the testing was con-ducted has thousands of people passing there each day. Hundreds of men were thus able to get the opportunity to be tested for diseases, which also helped to drive the message that the gents also need to keep a record of their health status and lead a healthy lifestyle. The health officials also seized the op-portunity to advise the men on reduc-ing or stopping to consume harmful chemicals like nicotine and alcohol, especially those who displayed symp-toms of illness and those who would test positive for HIV/Aids, diabetes or hypertension. If this health drive would be rolled out to all parts of the city and environs it would bear some of the most posi-tive results ever, in both preventing the development of disease and increasing awareness on health issues.

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As we close the month of June, a month anointed as Youth Month on our national calendar, we should remember fallen heroes and heroines who laid a founda-tion for nation building in South Africa. The month of June in 2011 robbed us of two revolutionary leaders; Mama Albertina Sisulu and Comrade Kader Asmal. These are two stalwarts who dedicated their lives to the betterment of the lives of our people. The mam-moth task which lies ahead for our generation is whether are we

ready to take the struggle forward, as we are confronted with unbear-able socio-economic disparities crippling families on a day to day basis. South Africa is currently faced with ailing economic conditions which have seen retrenchments resulting in a rapid increase in un-employment. This has particularly affected the youth by and large. Young workers are still sub-jected to exploitation by labour brokers in various sectors such as the retail, automotive industry as well as the services industry. The ramifications of these growing in-equalities are growing frustrations of the youth which are in turn seen in service delivery protests around the country. These conditions make our youth susceptible to drug lords, crime, prostitution and other social ills. The youth of today should learn from the generation of Mama

Sisulu and Comrade Kader Asmal; ours is not to wait in the sidelines for economic transformation, but our mission is to be at the forefront of this leg of the struggle and fight to change the unjustifiable status quo, which favours a few elite to the detriment of the majority. There is a growing illusion that the youth of today is a lost gen-eration, one which has no sense of urgency in changing their im-mediate conditions. However, contrary to this notion, the youth of today is more energised than ever to change society, hence we have young entrepreneurs on each corner, young people who refuse to be employed and instead wish to be job creators. The challenge is whether there is a political will to give these young people a chance. Are resources disseminated by government be-ing utilised effectively to champi-on the interests of young people?

Are we seeing institutions like the NYDA delivering on its mandate? Matters of the youth should not just be elevated as an event during June. Young people are a majority in South Africa and the mandate should be that each department, each sector should ensure that there is pro-active involvement of young people in the day-to-day running of businesses and the pro-cess of decision making. Young people no longer want hand outs in the form of learner-ships and free t-shirts on sport-ing or social events, they should be part of board of directors in corporate SA and voice out their ambitions in transforming society. This generation of revolutionar-ies should be remembered as the catalysts of economic transforma-tion, and lay a solid foundation for a society which will give birth to black business persons who will change the lives of our people.

Economic fighters to the front

Don’t walk in Rea Vaya lane

Parents neglect their responsibilityI was touched by the article in page 2 of your last edition (Inner-city Ga-zette, 16-30 June) about schoolgirl pregnancies. This has become a common problem in our society. Parents have to make their children aware that falling preg-nant reduces their chances of a better future. If a girl has to leave school to attend to a baby that takes away much of her time to study, and in many cas-es such girls do not get back to school to complete their studies. Teachers have to constantly remind the children that falling pregnant is not a wise thing to do. That some of the teachers are involved in getting the girls pregnant is very deplorable. The teachers should be there to set the example and guide the children in the proper direction. That some of the girls fall pregnant in order to access the little money that is provided by the government in child grants is not a reason at all. Parents and teachers simply do not commit themselves to their responsibilities of counselling the children about the disadvantages of neglecting studies to pursue temporary pleasures.RM NdamaseJeppestown

This generation of revolutionaries should be remem-bered as the catalysts of economic transformation

VIEWPOINT

GUGU NDIMA

This section of the bus lane in Twist Street is dangerous to walk in, says the writer.

A short while ago someone was almost run over by the Rea

Vaya bus in Joubert Park. The bus hit him from the side and he fell away from its path. If he had fallen in its way it would have run him over and most likely killed him. This happened in Twist Street near the Hancock Street intersec-tion, where pedestrians often cross the street and walk in the ReaVaya bus lane. This is a particularly dan-gerous part of the street, especially

because there are also speeding taxis on the other side of the Rea Vaya lane. When the authorities built the ReaVaya road in Twist Street they had little regard for the safety of pedestrians, because no pedestrian walkway was provided. They did not realise that this is a crowded street, and that some pedestrians would get to walk in the bus lane. The bus drivers do not help the situation by speeding along that lane, which often has many peo-

ple walking in it, especially in the mornings and evenings. The driv-ers often use the hooter instead of the brakes, and charge at the pe-destrians to disperse them. I advise pedestrians against walk-ing in that Rea Vaya lane because it is simply very risky. Instead rather walk in the crowded street than risk your lives. If the bus and taxi drivers would be more careful the place would be much safer.Claire VermeulenJohannesburg

We work for insurance company and we use Neotel phones, but for the past two weeks, the phones have been giving us problems. This is really an inconvenience because it’s undermining our jobs. We come to work early but we have to wait until 11:00 because

we can’t make or receive calls. Every time we call Neotel they transfer us to their technicians, who don’t even know how to help us. The only word he says is that I shouldwait a couple of hours. Does this technician know that my time at

work is wasted? We are really sick of their ser-vice, if the same problemscontinue, we will just take their phones and throw them into the dust bin. Gift and MpolokengBraamfontein

I drove to Neotel offices in Midrand and was rudely informed by the security at the gate that they do not open on Saturday. They refused to reason with me and said I should go to Cedar Square in Fourways. I headed to Fourways, but when I got there I was informed by staff in the shop that their system is offline. I then had to go back home empty handed. What a waste of my time.Sandra DikgaleKensington

Neotel service: we can’t make calls System offline

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FOCUS ON AFRICA

US strengthens relations

Juba - South Sudan civilians say military jets from the north are launching attacks on villages close to the border. Al Jazeera news agency’s correspon-dent Haru Mutasa reported from South Sudan that among the dead are women and children. The violence came on the eve of a visit by Omar al-Bashir, Sudan’s president, to China. Bashir said on Monday that his country’s relations with China will not be weakened by Beijing’s ties with South-ern Sudan. In a few days South Sudan is to split from the north. China has been building ties with the emerg-ing state in Southern Sudan but continues to be a major supporter of Bashir. The south’s indepen-dence will be the culmination of a 2005 peace deal that ended over two decades of civil war that killed about two million people. Crucial issues remain unresolved, though. That includes the future of the disputed region of Abyei, which is to be decided in a referendum; the north- south border demarcation; how oil revenues and other resources will be shared; and citizenship.

Attack on poll radio manYaounde - US Assistant Secretary of State for Afri-can Affairs, Johnnie Carson has praised Cameroon for having a history of political stability and hoped the democratic values continue. The official had discussions with Prime Minister Phi-lemon Yang. “We discussed issues relating to trade, investment, economic development, the forthcoming election expected in the second half of the year and regional politics,” Carson said. Carson stated: “We want to see free and fair elections in which all the people of this country will have the right to vote freely for candidates of their choice.” Prime Minister Yang and the US official also dis-cussed Cameroon’s elections governing institution, Elections Cameroon (ELECAM). “I did talk to the Prime Minister about the selection of the six additional board members of ELECAM, hoping that they will be independent and command respect,” Carson said. He said his visit was to demonstrate the strong rela-tions that exist between the US and Cameroon.

Kinshasa - A journalist at the Radio Lisanga Té-lévision, was attacked with sticks and machettes by unidentified men at the station this week. The journo, Baby Balukuna had just signed off from his programme, Support Etienne Tshisekedi, a daily segment in support of Tshisekedi’s campaign for office in the upcoming elections in November. Tshisekedi is a candidate with the Union pour la Démocratie et le Progrès Social (UPDS). Witnesses say the journalist received an anony-mous phone call inviting him to meet with the caller in his studio to take part in an upcoming broadcast. Balukuna left his office and was immediately set upon by about 10 people, who beat him viciously. He says he now fears for his life and has asked the authorities to return his confiscated passport so that he can seek medical attention in Europe. Media organisations urge the government to in-vestigate the incident, which is sadly ‘emblematic of the climate of intolerance that has taken hold in the country in the run up to presidential elections’.

Forces bomb villages

confiscated memory cards con-taining footage of the interview with a human rights lawyer. On the day the TV crew ar-rived President Teodoro Obi-ang said there are no violations

of human rights in his country. CPJ Africa coordinator Mo-hamed Keita said this is the latest heavy-handed attempt to censor what the world is able to see of the country.

Govt agents seize journos

Teodoro Obiang

Muammar Gaddafi

Malabo - The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned the deten-tion of a German TV crew and the destruction of their footage by authorities. On Saturday, state secu-rity agents arrested jour-nalists Jorg Brase, Michael Berger, Stanley Oriaro, and their fixer while film-ing a concert at the French cultural centre in Malabo, ZDF producer Christine Otieno told CPJ. The ZDF

crew was taken to TVGE’s studios, where security agents ordered them to hand over their footage. The three journalists and their fixer were held for five hours. Their footage, including an interview with an opposition leader and pictures of children play-ing in slums was deleted, according to Otieno. The journalists were es-corted to the airport a few hours later. Authorities then

Omar el Bashir

Tripoli - A US congressman says the top US military commander in the military campaign against Libya has admitted that Nato is trying to kill Muammar al-Gaddafi. The Cable, a reporting service of the Washington-based Foreign Policy magazine reports that Mike Turner, a member of the Armed Services Committee of the US House of Representatives, said the admission was made by Admiral Samuel Locklear, commander of the Nato Joint Operations Command in Italy. Turner, a Republican opponent of President Barack Obama, is opposed to US government support for Nato air strikes against Libya. “Admiral Locklear explained that the scope of civil pro-tection was being interpreted to permit the removal of the chain of command of Gaddafi’s military, which includes Gaddafi,” Turner reportedly told The Cable. “I believed that we were targeting Gaddafi but that con-firmed it, the scope Nato is pursuing is beyond civil pro-tection, they’re exceeding the mission.” Last Friday Turner joined other Republicans to reject a bill authorizing US involvement in the military action against Libya. However, another bill, which would have cut funding for the action, failed to pass.

Nato tries to kill Gaddafi

Philemon Yang

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City to improve communication Mayor Parks Tau addresses members of the media. PIC : ENOCH LEHUNG

“We need to address service delivery deficiencies and improve performance, particularly regarding roads, billing and the call centre’

Lucille Davie

Introducing his political team to the media last week, Joburg

Mayor Clr Parks Tau said his ad-ministration would be character-ised by better communication with the residents of the city. “We are trying to develop ways to improve communication, it is

important to get feedback and en-gage with the people of Joburg. The team will spend a significant amount of time improving com-munication; we want to have a conversation with the people of Joburg. They elected us to do a job, and they will hold us account-able.” The mayor held a four-day lek-

gotla last week with his mayoral committee, senior City managers, and all chairpersons and chief executives of municipal-owned entities, thrash-ing out the way forward under his leadership. Clr Tau outlined a number of pri-orities: there was a need to address service delivery

deficiencies and improve per-formance, particularly regarding roads, billing and the call centre, but also the small things, like the quality of swimming pools. The committee discussed the Growth and Development Strate-gy at the lekgotla, which has been revised. A stakeholder summit will be held in the near future, and a draft of the new strategy will be published by September this year. Clr Tau touched on the demand and supply of water to residents, including infrastructure mainte-nance, but also looked at alterna-tives, like rain water harvesting. He was concerned about the qual-ity of ground water and river water. He added that food security was another concern. “We need to urgently address the issue of food security; there is a very high number of people who do not have access to food.”

He suggested that among the trees the City was planting, some should be fruit-bearing. “We need to create platforms for those who are voiceless to be heard.” Clr Tau foresees an intensive eight-week consultation coming up. “We can’t talk on our own. We don’t want obfuscation; we need to know what the real issues are.” The mayor added that the City was committed to a youth devel-opment programme. “We’re a very youthful city. We need to focus attention on the youth,” he said. This meant talking to young peo-ple about issues, including estab-lishing ward forums, and encour-aging the youth to take responsi-bility for themselves, he said. He welcomed interaction with the media. “We need a partnership with the media. Some of them will criticise us; we’ll try not to criti-cise the media.” joburg.org.za

Mbhazima Lesego waka’Ngobeni

Speaking at the recent launch of the international Nelson Mandela Day

initiative in Houghton, Human Settle-ments Minister Tokyo Sexwale said this is about the ethics of understand-ing how to help a fellow human being, the principles of justice and uplifting the underdog. “We are all friends in the circle of Nelson Mandela. There is a need for us to know that to take forward Man-dela Day, it is the ethics of what he stood for, the ethos of his struggle, the values of reconciliation, democracy and freedom,” he said. Sexwale, who sporadically imperson-ated the elder statesman, said he could not speak for Mandela and how he would like people to celebrate Nelson Mandela Day. “He said it’s in your hands. That’s it. If you do all those types of things, it’s almost a religion, but it is not; it is real. That’s Mandelaism,” Sexwale said. He regaled people with anecdotes of how he had always wanted to emulate Mandela and his memory of their first meeting on Robben Island. “What distinguishes this person in my view? Is he the greatest president? No, there were presidents before him. For me, the man is the greatest recon-ciler, that is why we have to learn to protect that basic achievement of this man that has put us in this non-racial system which we have in South Af-rica.” Nelson Mandela Day is an interna-tional campaign devised to encourage ordinary people to devote 67 minutes of their time on 18 July, Mandela’s birthday, to a humanitarian activity that upholds his ethos and legacy. The 67 minutes symbolise the 67 years Mandela spent fighting for non-racial-ism, reconciliation, conflict resolution

and equal human rights. According to the Nelson Mandela Foundation, the day is a global call for people to do something that represents the values that Mandela personified. “For now it is in our hands to push the message on, drive that message of Nel-son Mandela, the great-est reconciler of all time. That message still has to find root, still has to grow from each hand and from each person as we cover the globe. That’s the Nelson Mandela I know,” Sexwale said. As always, a number of ac-tivities have been planned as a prelude to 18 July, and everyone is urged to par-ticipate and commemorate Mandela’s legacy. On that day, Mandela will turn 93. joburg.org.za

Let’s drive Mandela’s message‘If you do all those types of things, its almost a religion, but it’s not, it’s real, that’s Mandelaism’

30 JUNE - 14 JULY 2011 INNER-CITY GAZETTE 7 COMMERCIAL

8 INNER-CITY GAZETTE 30 JUNE - 14 JULY 2011 COMMUNITY

Free advertising on the wallSupermarket installs ‘community notice board’

Writing on the wall...some residents read the advertisements on the ‘community board’.

Vusi Ndlovuvusin@inner-city-gazette.co.za

For many years Yeoville resi-dents have used the wall of the

Shoprite supermarket at the Rockey and Bedford streets intersection to advertise a variety of items. Earlier the Shoprite management removed the notices that were past-ed onto the wall, but residents kept pasting them there. Recently, the su-permarket’s management installed a board onto which the notices can be pasted, the Shoprite Community

Board. Most of the notices advertise shared accommodation in the flats, employment, services and general community activities.Shoprite Yeoville branch manager Alfred Ngubane says his shop at-tracts attracts a lot of people, espe-cially on monthends when residents look for tenants or places to rent. “The board wasn’t put to promote our brand; it was done because of our love for this community. We don’t charge people for sticking their notices onto the board, and all kinds of notices are welcome.”

Prior to putting the board, resi-dents used to stick pieces of paper onto the wall, using sticky stuff and chewing gum, which made the wall dirty. Shoprite security used to re-move the notices, to the disapproval of the residents. Ngubane says at one moment the shop risked a fine from the mu-nicipality because the wall is their property. “The municipality warned us about the dirty wall. We then removed the notices but residents expressed their disapproval of that action. We then decided to put up

the community board because we wanted to minimise the dirt and we thought it would make the commu-nity advertising more convenient,” Ngubane adds. The community board may howev-er not accommodate all the adver-tising, and some notices are pasted outside the board. Ngubane says they may not put up another board to accommodate the increasing de-mand for space. “We cannot make another board for the wall because it is expensive, and we paid a lot of money for this one,” he adds.

Robbery suspectnabbedCrime Correspondent

Police have arrested one 26 year man who was wanted in con-

nection with an armed robbery at Empangeni in KwaZulu-Natal. The suspect was found with an unli-censed firearm in his possession. Sgt Jenny Pillay of Hillbrow po-lice says a detective investigation into the armed robbery suspect’s whereabouts led them to a flat in Hillbrow at the corner of Pietersen and Twist streets. “Police found a male and female occupant, and the male was the one wanted for the armed robbery. Po-lice searched the flat and with the assistance of the female found a Norinco pistol with one magazine and three live rounds of ammu-nition hidden in the fridge. The firearm will be sent for ballistic examination to determine if it was used in the commission of other of-fences. The suspect will appear at a KZN magistrate’s court on charges of armed robbery and possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammuni-tion.” Sgt Pillay adds that Hillbrow po-lice are appealing to the community to assist with any information that could assist them in a murder case that was reported on 21 June this year. “The incident happened at the Ned-bank Plaza building at the corner of Pretoria and Edith Cavell streets in Hillbrow, where a 76 year old black male was found murdered. The deceased was found tied up and stabbed and assaulted all over his body. Investigations are still con-tinuing and it is suspected that the deceased was murdered between on 16 or 17 June,” Sgt Pillay said. Anyone with information that could assist in this case or lead to the arrest of the suspect is asked to contact Warrant Officer Teffo on 082 266 6825, or the Hillbrow police station on 011 488-6511.

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Caring Joburg, which has the sub-theme “Sup-porting Joburg’s citizens” was awarded to two projects. This category recognises selfless and community-minded indi-viduals, volunteer groups and organisations with a caring heart for Joburg. The winners were Door of Hope Children’s Mis-sion, for its work in ensur-ing that every child has a chance at a better life, and School of Practical Philosophy for its contri-bution to education and human development.

Halala award for baby sanctuary

Door of Hope and School of Practical Philosophy representatives display the award.

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Joburg city’s Health Department re-cently conducted a campaign at Park Station to increase awareness about men’s health issues. During the campaign men were screened for hypertension, diabetes, prostate cancer, tested for HIV/Aids and provided with health education which focused on chronic diseases of lifestyle, common types of cancer, prevention of HIV infection and pro-moting a healthy lifestyle. The campaign was conducted in partnership with NGOs that included ANOVA Health Institute and Sonke Gender Justice. Senior Medical Ad-visor at ANOVA, Dr Oscar Radebe said men should not seek help only when they are sick. “This results in premature deaths,” he added. Ellionora Lebethe, the department’s deputy director pleaded with men to utilise clinics around them. “This is the first campaign where men’s health

is addressed comprehensively. Those who have been screened will get their results from the nearest clinics. This was the beginning of lengthy cam-paigns to come,” explained Lebethe. After testing for HIV/Aids, an ecstat-ic Bethuel Netshidzini, 27, vowed to stop smoking and drinking alcohol. “I am excited that my results came negative, I will test again after three months,” he said. Sexagenarian Alfred Kekana encour-aged men to look after their bodies. “I tested for diabetes, high blood pressure and prostrate cancer because prevention is better than cure,” said 60 year-old Kekana. City’s spokesperson Nkosinathi Nk-abinde added that the campaign will strengthen awareness about prevent-able health problems and early treat-ment of diseases among men. “Like women, men have specific health needs. Due to lifestyle choices they need medical care and screening that is different from women,” he added. For health related matters contact the department on 011 407 – 6477.

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City men’s health drive

‘Men should not seek help only when they get sick’ Testing...a man gets his blood pressure tested during the health campaign. PIC : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY

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On Monday morning a car hit a pedestrian at the intersection of Pritchard and Mooi

streets in the Joburg CBD, hurling him high into the air and fracturing both his legs. When paramedics arrived the man had lost consciousness, and they stabilised and rushed him to hospital. The car’s windscreen was completely destroyed, with blood stains all over it. The driver of the BMW, Al-wnyne Serfonetein of Boksburg said he did not see the man. “He came out of nowhere, there was no way I could not have seen him. I was not driving fast even though the robot was open for me.” The motorist was furious about the accident. He added that the man must pay for the car’s dam-ages. “It is not my fault, may be this guy was drunk because he

did not even look where he was going. He must definitely pay for my car.” Eyewitness Khutsho Aphane said they heard a sound which was like that of a lightning bolt. “All of us were surprised how a slow moving car could hit someone this hard. There is no chance that he will ever walk again, his legs are completely broken,” Aphane said. Police at the scene said a case of reckless driving would be investigated.

Freak accident in CBD The accident victim lies unconscious in the street. PIC : INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY

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Since the dawn of Kids Week in Hillbrow, school holidays have

never been the same for children as they are offered a week long session of fun, laughter and new friends. This year’s winter event started on 27 June at the Lutheran Church

in Hillbrow. Themed Face fears and live your dreams, the event has been another ‘razzmatazz showing’, according to the event’s coordinator Mandla Mahlangu, who added that the initiative hopes to reach out to all children in the inner-city. “During the week between 9am and 3pm, up to 500 children led by 70 helpers attend a programme

of games, biblical stories, crafts, drama, music and sports. We aim to build a relationship with children so that they learn to trust, discover self worth and be enlightened on their potential. Children need tools that will help them cope with prob-lems they face in their daily lives. The point above all is to make every kid feel special and go back home

happier than when they arrived,” he said. Mahlangu added that plans are un-der way to host a Teenagers Week in September this year. Christopher Mvunge, 20, a volun-teer in the event, said Kids Week has been therapeutic. “It opens one to many experiences,” he added. Buhle Mgubasi, 16, also an event

volunteer, added that managing children is not an easy task but is fascinating. Only children between ages of 6 and 13 can participate in the programme. Throughout the pro-gramme they have been provided with food sponsored by Hillbrow Spar. For more details contact Mahlangu on 076 071-3873.

Song and dance...a time of fun for the children during the kids week event. PIC: INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY

Building adds to city’s regeneration

Sizwe Mathesizwem@inner-city-gazette.co.za

After undergoing intensive reno-vations, the new look Coronia Gardens building (pic left) adds to the general rejuvenation of Berea. This building has been restored to its former glory with the ex-terior having been repainted in Joburg’s distinctive trademark colour scheme. It has provided de-cent and attractive rental accom-modation in the area. The once derelict building on O’Reilly Road was bought by Jozi Housing in March last year after three years of negotiations and le-gal wrangling. The renovations of the 157 bachelor and 167 one-bedroomed flats were completed this year, and accepted new tenants at the end of March. Jozi Housing Letting and Credit Control Manager Felix Ford ex-plains that the company has put

a lot of effort in making Coronia Gardens a state of the art build-ing. “A lot of people have been com-ing to our offices for accommoda-tion. Our target was 100 people by this time, but already 185 units have been occupied. We hope by September all our units will be rented out.” Ford adds that first month rental is free, tenants only pay a deposit. “Our major aspiration is to pro-vide affordable accommodation to all,” he adds. Coronia Gardens features heat pump technology, replacing the previous expensive electrically powered boilers, back up lights when there is no electricity, three shops and a jungle gym. Ford adds that the company plans to set up a crèche next to the build-ing and introduce an Aids Commu-nity Centre. “We are on the way to the restoration of Berea, Hillbrow and Yeoville,” he says.

It features heat pump technology, replacing electric boilers; back up lights when there is no electricity, shops and a jungle gym

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Message of endurance

Poet and Afro-Jazz musician...Nelisa Kala

Arts Correspondent

Artist Nelisa Kala has been wowing audiences across South Africa with

her original sound and powerful lyrics. Her new production, The Awakening is a multi-art production which com-prises spoken-word poetry and pensive afro-jazz/soul fusion music, written and composed by Nelisa Kala which makes its debut appearance at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown from 30 June to 10 July. Kala says the production promotes a spiritual awakening of emotion, positive creative expression and change. “It amalgamates several styles of art into one production and explores emotion as it moves through anger, passion, pain, love and spiritual growth,” Kala adds. The eclectic combination of various genres of music with traditional Xhosa, Zulu, French and English lyrics intends to appeal to a mass audience. Coupled

with moving poetry, this production will lead the way in avant-garde artistic movements. It comprises all of her original poetry and music which, with the accompani-ment of a small ensemble, progresses into a divinely-inspired masterpiece. Nelisa Kala is an experienced performer and previous radio personality on East Coast Radio. She is also an avid writer whose poetry is often featured online and in print media. Most recently, her works have been a regular feature on dotonline.co.za and Uncut Magazine and she has also been featured on Ses’khona, Studio 53, Amaz-ing Time Detectives and more recently appeared on Top Billing. She has performed at the Women’s Em-powerment Conferences, sharing her po-etry with audiences of 500 and more, and has also performed at numerous private and corporate functions around the country.

Kala started the trombone at age nine, and has performed at a national level, including performances at the Graha-mstown Standard Bank Jazz Festival, where she was chosen as a member of the National Youth Big Band annually for four years. She also has a parallel career in theatre and has played in several productions ranging from one act plays to full scale musicals. Kala has surrounded herself with an as-tonishing array of acclaimed performers and art-innovators for this project. The Awakening hopes to challenge neg-ative perceptions and instil a message of beauty through poetry and song. The production also aims to share a message of strength, endurance and perseverance by motivating change. The high level of audience interaction makes Kala’s performance light hearted and entertaining, and guarantees a foot-stomping good time for all.

The production amalgamates several styles of art into one production and explores emotion as it moves through anger, passion, pain, love and spiritual growth

Staff Reporter

A revamped radio station operating in Braamfontein is set to go live

on 16 July. Trans Africa Radio is one of the few on the DSTV audio bouquet that reach the whole of Africa, in addition to the online streaming, according to its spokesperson Mika Stefano. He adds that this is a new movement that supports local music, uncovers unsigned artists, play’s B side tracks and debuts the newest of the hits. “We are about to crank up the vol-ume on your dull weekends and inject a new sound into your living rooms.” The station prides itself in playing a minimum of 70 percent African mu-sic, with some shows dedicating their show to the finest of local music.

Mika Stefano, a well known social commentator and celebrity blogger, heads the revamp. Joining him in turning Trans Af-rica Radio into the pulsating stream-ing station is Saz. The two host H o m o N o H o m o together. After host-ing the show on internet radio sta-tion, Rhythm100 Radio, they jumped at the opportunity of growing Trans Africa Radio to a new young audi-ence. Their show is one of the few that play 100 percent African music, everything from the latest rock bal-lads to the most memorable Kwaito

hits. They have selected a likeminded team of young DJs. “Also joining the movement as the Voice of the Sta-tion, is well known SA hip hop leg-end, Slikour. As we know, after his SAMA outburst he strongly feels that we need to support more of our own music. He is happy that we are doing something to create a change, and he

is happy to be a part of the change,” says Stefano. Trans Africa Radio has been a part of the DSTV audio bouquet for eight years. “We are thrilled with the new selection of DJs and cannot wait to see it grow. Together with the new voices and experienced management we can promise you that Channel 172

is going to become a firm favourite over your weekends,” Stefano says. He adds that those interested may lis-ten to Trans Africa Radio by switch-ing on their DSTV audio bouquet onto Channel 172. The Trans Africa Radio station, which will be on air by 16 July, will also be available online.

‘Weekend special’ radio goes on air

DJ parade...some of the Trans Africa Radio DJs.

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Arts Correspondent

This is a production that has won three Naledi awards in the

‘best production of a play’, ‘best performance by an actor in a lead role’ and ‘best director’ categories. It is back at the Market Theatre’s Barney Simon by popular demand from 2 September to 16 October. Greg Latter, writer of the films Forgiveness and Goodbye Bafana,

returns to his theatrical roots with this power-house drama about a disintegrating white academic family in Grahamstown. Death of a Colonial-ist tells the story of Harold Smith, an ag-ing, eccentric, unpre-dictable but extremely passionate history teacher at a high school in Graham-stown. His passion is South African his-tory, most specifically the history of amaXhosa. Smith is at the end of his powers and his increasingly er-ratic teaching techniques are mak-ing the school’s hierarchy look for

some n e w

blood in the history department. He is aware of the moves against him but believes his passionate teach-ing will always win the day.

What Smith is not aware of is that his wife has terminal can-cer and has decided not to tell him. His two children, who have moved overseas, decide to come home for an uncon-ventional family reunion. Some hard truths await Smith, who is so wrapped up

in his own life and his passion for history that he is unaware of

the personal tragedy unfolding in his own life. Dealing with questions of iden-tity, history and terminal illness, this is a funny, sad, profound and passionate play that weaves be-tween the tragedy of our past and the challenges of our present. Ul-timately, Latter’s play reinforces

what it means to be South African. The strength of the script has at-tracted a great production team, headed up by film, television and theatre director Craig Freimond (Gums & Noses, Sorted), fresh from finishing his second film Jozi. Actor Jamie Bartlett who won the 2010 Naledi Award for Best Perfor-mance by an actor in a Lead Role, star of the small and big screen, returns to the theatre after spend-ing the last few years creating one of South Africa’s most memorable villains in ETV’s Rhythm City – David Genaro. Joining him from Cape Town is veteran actress Shirley Johnston, Carl Beukes and Ashleigh Harvey.

All star cast in domestic comedy

Back by demand: Death of a Colonialist

‘This is a funny, sad, profound and passionate play that weaves between

the tragedy of our past and the challenges of our present’

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A new theatre production called Journey of the Truth, which is

about disability, is currently on show at the Hillbrow Theatre, performed by Hlalanathi Community Theatre Project. The message of the play is that dis-ability is not inability. Its director Bheka Malevu says the production is about a secret kept between two families who fear that the truth can destroy their relationship. “Many people have been touched by the production because it relates to real life challenges and teaches audiences about the nature of mari-tal problems. The truth has its way of coming out in this production,

hence the title,” Malevu says. The Edenvale Acting Drama So-ciety Festival (EADS) recently crowned the production as the best in its category, and Malevu as best director. Actors Tebogo Tladi and Mamogala Mogapi were also recognised. Mogapi says the production shows day to day living issues. “I enjoy the part where the secret is revealed, it just shows that walls have ears.” The group’s previous productions include Rand Power, a play created in partnership with Hillbrow SAPS following the initiation of police raids and Behind the light. Hillbrow Theatre is situated in Ka-pteijn Street in Hillbrow and can be reached on 011 725-5413.

Arts Correspondent

Written by Fatima Dike and originally directed by Barney

Simon, So What’s New? is present-ed at the Market’s Barney Simon Theatre since 28 June and goes on to 14 August. This is interesting domestic comedy about four township wom-en who work in and outside of the legal system. While revolution brews outside, they watch soap op-eras; their private lives acting as an increasingly powerful counterpoint to the forces of darkness at work beyond their garden wall.

Fatima Dike has been a widely recognised playwright, poet, direc-tor, teacher and political activist and was the first African woman to pub-lish a play, The Sacrifice of Kreli - in South Africa. Her other play credits include: The First South Africa, The Crafty Tortoise, The Glass House, Street Walking and Company Valet Service. Directed by emerging black talent Princess Mhlongo, who recently impressed audiences at the Mar-ket Theatre with her production of Zakes Mda’s And The Girls in Their Sunday Dresses, this promises to be a fresh take on a once much-loved

play, nurtured by Barney Simon, South Africa’s legendary director. The production featured an all-star cast: Andrea Dondolo, who captures South African small-screen audi-ences on Stokvel; Thuli Thabethe, whose riveting performances have won fans on the most-watched TV series, Zone 14; and, revisiting our stages, is the multi-talented Sibulele Gcilitshana. We also welcome the new talent Zimkhitha Kumbaca. The design team includes Nom-vula Molepo, with her glimmering take on lights, dazzling costumes by Thando Lobese and a magnificent set design by Shilongane Nkoane.

A fresh take on a once-loved play, nurtured by SA’s legendary director

Multi talented ...Sibulele Gcilitshana

Group presents secret dramaDomestic violence...a scene in Journey of the Truth.‘It relates to real life challenges and teaches about marital problems’

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The preliminary Springbok squad of 49 players named for

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Having starred in the PSL and Bafana Bafana several foot-

ballers seek overseas contracts, but they are not easy to come. Orlando Pirates star midfielder Andile Jali is likely to turn out for his PSL club this coming season, according to Prosport International promoter Mike Makaab. Jali was instrumental in Pirates’ exceptional performance last sea-

son, in which they won a treble of trophies. Makaab says Jali’s imme-diate future lies in South Africa. “He is destined for great things. Unless the right offer comes he would be wise to spend another year with his PSL side. If some-thing really interesting comes we would consider it. He is in no hurry and we are in no hurry, so we will have to wait and see.” Makaab’s Prosport International boasts of rising stars like Anele Ng-

congca of KRC Genk and Ghanaian Mohammed Awal Issah at Red Star Belgrade, and Jali is an addition to the list. “The big European clubs may already have started buying players, but it is still very tough for the rest of Europe, we will see how it shapes up over the next few weeks,” says Makaab. Meanwhile Kaizer Chiefs linkman Siphiwe Tshabalala missed out on a move to English Championship club Nottingham Forest in January

when the club failed to get promoted to the Premiership in the play-offs, and coach Billy Davies was fired. Shabalala’s agent Jazzman Mahl-akgane said he is looking for other clubs outside the UK, but would not provide further details. “Everyone knows that he wants to go overseas. He has played in the World Cup and needs to keep grow-ing. If we get a good offer, I’m sure the club would be helpful with the transfer,” Mahlakgane said.

Another player who seeks an over-seas contract is Sundowns striker Katlego ‘Killer’ Mphela. In January Serbian club Partizan Belgrade offered about R20 million for the player, but the bid failed to secure a move for him. Agent Glyn Binkin said Partizan did not return because there have been problems in Serbian football league. “I would not be happy to send him there now. We will find options, he is good enough to play in Europe.”

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SA applies to host 2013 AFCONSoccer Correspondent

Owing to the current political unrest in Libya, which was set to host the 2013 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, the Confederation of Af-rican Football (CAF) has decided to move the competition elsewhere, and South Africa has officially applied to host it. In a press statement CAF announced that ‘after careful consideration’ a decision has been taken to move the tournament to another venue for security reasons. “CAF have decided to move the tour-nament to another country because of the current instability in Libya,” a CAF official said. He added that Egypt and other coun-tries are also interested in hosting the tournament in place of Libya. “We will make a final decision before announcing the tournament’s qualifi-cation draw next September,” he said. For the same reason CAF recently moved the 2011 African Youth Cham-pionship from Libya to South Africa.

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Several charity organisations will benefit from the Carling Black Label Cup soccer

game between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at Soccer City on July 30. This is according to Black Label marketing manager Shaun Katz. He explains that in the competition fans will pick the players for the July 30 Soweto derby. “Fans have to dial *120*764* plus the code they find under the Black Label beer bottle caps, followed by #. One code from the bot-tle allows a single player choice, entry is free and the deadline is July 27.” Katz added that the Black Label tournament has nothing to do with the Telkom Charity Cup. “This is only a partnership among Black Label, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates.” He said they are proud to involve Dutch soccer icon Ruud Gullit as the ambassador of the Carling Black Label tournament. “He is coming this week to announce the charity work linked to the competition. He will also conduct soccer coaching clinics in football development projects.” Katz said over a million ‘be the coach’ entries had been received so far from more than 100 000 fans and consumers.

Fans gear up for off-season Soweto derby

Goalmouth melee...Bucs and Amakhosi action in the last Soweto derby. PIC: INNER-CITY PRESS AGENCY

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