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Five nurses and two doctors resigned during the month of september at the newly opened state of the art natalspruit hospital in Vosloorus. This has resulted in different stakeholders highlighting overcrowding as the main cause.In a press statement released by Jack Bloom, Democratic Alliance, Gauteng Shadow MEC for Health, he stated that the hospital members of staff are over-worked and are resigning, due to severe overcrowding of patients. He said he discovered this matter last week when he visited the hospital as part of the DA’s campaign to cut hospital queues. “Nurses have resigned at the Obstetrics Department because of a large increase in patients who should normally be treated at local clinics but don’t trust the care they would

receive there. I also saw long queues at the Urology and Ophthalmology Departments. Patients complained that they had arrived in the early morning but were still not seen by 2pm. They said that the queues were worse than at the old Natalspruit Hospital. There is only one urology specialist and two medical

officers to handle 80 patients on Mondays and about 70 patients on Thursdays. The Natalspruit Urology Unit is the only one for patients in the East Rand,” said Bloom. He added, “Ironically, the paperless electronic system that has replaced files is a major cause of delays because it takes

time to register patients on it and many staff have not yet been trained to use it. It’s a vicious cycle as staff resignations increase the strain on remaining staff, who are also tempted to find work elsewhere.” Prince Hamnca, Head of Communications at Gauteng Department of Health, denied the statement that the staff members are resigning due to overcrowding at the hospital. He said staff at the new Natalspruit Hospital tender their resignations as and when they get better opportunities elsewhere or reach retirement age. “Gauteng Department of Health continuously recruits personnel - in particular, specialists - for all its facilities. We are actively recruiting personnel and filling all vacant funded posts. In order to ensure an effective healthcare system, the Department continues with its efforts to improve services which amongst others include the attraction and retention of skilled workers, availing bursary opportunities, providing adequate incentives, improving working conditions, reducing workloads and ensuring that workers have the necessary tools of their trade,” said Hamnca.

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limiTEd sTaFF mEmBErs: natalspruit hospital staff are resigning, allegedly due to overcrowding.

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Natalspruit Hospital management is appealing to the public to collect the bodies of the relatives who have died while receiving care at the institution. Some of these patients died as far back as August, but they have still not been collected for dignified burials. If the bodies are not collected within 21 days, they will be buried in pauper’s graves. Members of the public who wish to arrange for collection of their relatives’ bodies should contact the hospital mortuary on: 011 590 0000.

BELow ArE THE NAMES oF THE DECEASED AND DATE oF DEATH:- Patrick NdlovuDied on: 05/08/2014 - Reginah MagagaDied on: 14/08/2014- Lawrence ZwaneDied on: 29/08/2014- Raphael NenaqueDied on: 01/09/2014 - Sabatha KhozaDied on: 07/09/2014

Public urged to collect deceased relatives In pursuance of the Digital City imperative,

the City of Ekurhuleni demonstrated the quick and easy way to pay your municipal account using a reliable platform known as e-Siyakhokha (Siyakhokha means “we pay”) on Thursday, 9 october in Alberton.Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance Cllr Moses Makwakwa discussed the purpose of the Siyakhokha Programme and Ekurhuleni CFO Ramasele Ganda emphasized the importance of paying for services rendered and explained the services of the Finance Department. “It is an increasing concern that we find more people still complaining about not receiving statements. The e-Siyakhokha Services Website is accessible 24 hours a day, throughout the year. When a user accesses the e-Siyakhokha Service website, an encrypted and completely secure connection is made between their browser and the e-Siyakhokha Service servers, ensuring that the e-Siyakhokha Services experience is safe and secure,” Ekurhuleni Spokesperson Themba Gadebe said. This service allows you to pay for services in the comfort of your own home. This service will also allow users to receive their municipal accounts two weeks earlier than by postal delivery, and users will also have access to a full history of their account, including bills,

payments and electronic correspondence. The e-Siyakhokha service also offers the capability to lodge a query or complaint that will be sent to the relevant department within the EMM. For residents who do not have internet access at home or on their phones, they will also be implementing kiosks in all major malls around Ekurhuleni, the first one being in Lake View. According to the EMM, more than 200 residents are already registered with e-Siyakhokha.Cllr Makwakwa commented by saying that revenue is important for basic services and made a call to all residents capable of paying to do so.To register, visit www.e-siyakhokha.co.za. You will need your municipal services account number, your ID number or company registration number and your personal details. Payments can be made from a banking account of your choice. It is important to know that the transaction does not create a monthly debit order and that you need to complete the payment for each invoice. “It is time the Ekurhuleni, being the biggest Metro, gets modernized,” CFO Ramasele Ganda said. “As we pay our bills, we progress the Metro forward,” she concluded. For any help with the e-Siyakhokha service, email [email protected]

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Giant Kathorus shopping mall Chris Hani Crossing Mall will be celebrating its fourth birthday on 25 October.There will be various activities on the day aimed at entertaining shoppers and visitors to the mall. According to Lebohang Matlala, Marketing Manager of the mall, they will be hosting Miss Chris Hani Mall for participants ranging from three to 10 years. There will also be the Face of Chris Hani Mall competition with participants ranging from 15 to18 years of age. Local entrepreneurs will be allowed to exhibit their merchandise for free on the day; however, they need to book their places in advance with the mall management and members of staff. Local artists who will entertain the crowd include: DJ Shimza, Infinite Boys and Jimmy Drum.The event, which will start at 10am, will last until late and there are various prizes to be won on the day. Lucky shoppers could win themselves a cellphone or a Durban-to-CapeTown holiday cruise for two. Those who

are interested in booking for the exhibition can contact Chris Hani Crossing Mall management on 011 901 0909.

Mall to celebrate 4 yearsLebo Mosolodi [email protected]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Chris Hani Crossing Mall Marketing Manager Lebohang Matlala is proud that the mall is turning four.

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Friday 10 October was a highly anticipated night at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena, when the first artist to go on stage to entertain the fans was Gerhard Steyn.His music captivated the crowd, with people singing along him. He was followed by fellow Afrikaans singer/actor Bobby Van Jaarsveld, who won the Best Newcomer category at the Skouspel Extravaganza Festival in 2006. The audience listened attentively to his music before The Parlotones band took over the stage, claiming authority of the music concert, as was expected of them.

The Parlotones band pulled out a splendid performance, which took the fully booked Carnival City Big Top Arena to greater heights, with the fans demanding more music after they wrapped up the show with their hit song Push Me To The Floor.Kahn Morbee, The Parlotones band lead singer said, “it was good to be back, especially after recovering from the vocal cord damage that almost ended my career.”Fans showed their appreciation to all the artists by complimenting their good performances and taking photographs with them at the main stage entrance.

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A house was burned down at Siluma View in Katlehong and a mentally challenged old man’s buttocks were severely burnt in the process.It is alleged that the victim of the fire was staying alone in the house and the cause of the fire is unknown. According to Katlehong Police spokesperson Captain Mega Ndobe, home-based care workers who usually visit the old man to assist him were the ones who first discovered that the house was

on fire. He said they called emergency services personnel to extinguish the fire. The emergency officials discovered the old man inside the burnt house with third-degree burns on his buttocks and transported him to the hospital for treatment In a related incident, another house was also burnt down in Vosloorus and it was discovered that a 57-year-old woman died. The cause of the fire is still unknown and police are still investigating.

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CAUSE OF FIRE UNKNOWN: Ekurhuleni Emergency Service personnel extinguishing the fire at the old man’s house.

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started a business we wanted to create for ourselves but as the company grows, we realise that we have other responsibilities including catering for our employees. For the past 20 years, the company has grown successful and we have created our own individual family. We believe in making the best product at a reasonable and affordable prize. It is our social responsibility that often reminds us that people are most important,” said De agrela.He added that they manufacture jiggies snacks, cornflakes and an energy drink branded under their name. De agrela said they are expanding their brand to other cereals and snack products.

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CELEBRATING: Carnival Foods staff are proud of their company’s 20 years.

In an effort to improve the investigation and prosecution of cases, the Department of Community Safety in Gauteng has sent 50 police officers from across the province to enrol for a forensic examination course. Detective Constable Tshepo More from Vosloorus Police Station was one of the 50 detectives from the province who underwent training in forensic examination at the University of Western Cape to strengthen their investigation skills.Speaking to tame TIMES, the programme beneficiary said that they had undergone a training programme at the University of the Western Cape and graduated recently at Midrand University. “Fraud cases are not properly investigated; the forensic examination course came in handy. I feel honoured to be part of the programme and the knowledge gained will be helpful. I’m currently investigating a fraud case that occurred in Cape Town and the expertise I have gained during training will be utilised,” said More. He added that pass on his new knowledge to his colleagues. Vosloorus Police Station spokesperson Captain Piet Rossouw stated that they are honoured that their colleague is the only police officer from the Katlehong Cluster to benefit from the programme. “Detective Constable More will host in-service training for the Katlehong Cluster Police officers

and his forensic examination expertise will be utilised during fraud investigations,” said Rossouw. MEC of Gauteng Department of Community Safety Sizakele-Nkosi Malobane said, “The group of 50 detectives has completed their training. We hope we will soon see an improvement in the investigation and prosecution of cases. Moving forward, further skills gaps will be identified and interventions developed to ensure that we constantly enhance the capacity of law enforcement agencies in the province.”

Police armed with forensic investigation expertise Lebo Mosolodi [email protected]

FORENSICALLY TRAINED: Detective Constable Tshepo More from Vosloorus Police Station is one of the beneficiaries of the Forensic Examination Course.


The Ekurhuleni Youth Chamber of Commercial and Industry (EYCCI) will be hosting a business imbizo (summit) aimed at mobilizing youth in business this Friday at Thokoza Church Hall in Nkaki Section. The Imbizo’s objective is to inform youth in business about business opportunities and

to identify potential investors. Thulani Phiri, an Ekurhuleni YCCI task team member said: “they aimed at engaging the government to dedicate about 30 percent of its tenders to the local youth in business. The summit starts from 10am -2pm. Kathorus youth in business are invited to the event,” concluded Phiri.For more information about the event contact Thulani Phiri at: 081 281 8527 or Google: Gpycci.

EYCCI to host business imbizoLebo Mosolodi [email protected]

The Greater Boksburg Business Chamber Secretary Israel Ndarane is concerned about the Township Economy Revitalise (TER) plan recently announced by Gauteng Premier David Makhura for various townships in Gauteng. Speaking in his personal capacity, he said the TER objective is to boost township economies and make the trading environment conducive for township businesspeople. This economic plan is also about building the skills of township entrepreneurs, and maximizing township business operations and the township economy. Ndarane’s bone of contention is not about the glowing economic plan, but about the lack of clarity given on how the plan will be rolled out and how the funds will be allocated. “It is vital that the provincial government starts hosting more roadshows to enlighten township people about the plan. About R1 billion is earmarked to be distributed over five years towards building the township economy,” said Ndarane.He said Gauteng people want to find out what infrastructure plan the provincial government is looking at upgrading to meet the demands of the ever growing population of the province.

Ndarane demands clarity on which township businesses would get first priority from the allocated funds over the next five years. “It is vital that they (Provincial Government) start outlining the criteria that would be used in appointing the beneficiaries of the programme, so that the public could access the funds without hindrance. The funds should not be used for administration purposes but should be directed to the rightful beneficiaries of the TER plan,” concluded Ndarane.

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CLEAR CRITERIA NEEDED: Ndarane has raised concerns about the allocation of funds for the TER plan.

Loss of life was averted recently when Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department Intervention Unit members spotted a man on a motorbike driving recklessly, skipping stop signs and weaving dangerously and unsteadily through traffic along MC Botha Drive in Vosloorus. The police officer chased the biker, who refused to stop until he lost control at the intersection of Moagi and Khoza Streets, where he almost collided with a group of learners.The obviously intoxicated rider was arrested and had his blood drawn at Botshelong Hospital in Vosloorus. The suspect, who

had no identification on him and refused to give his name or address, was detained at the Vosloorus Police Station. He appeared in the Vosloorus Magistrate’s Court on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, and reckless and negligent driving.

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DANGEROUS: The drunk biker, the bike, the evidence and the arresting officer

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House-breaking ............................ 4Theft from motor vehicle ............ 1Theft out of motor vehicle .......... 1Possession of unlicensed firearm .......................................... 5Drunk driving ................................ 1Possession of dagga.................... 6Contempt of court ........................ 2Malicious damage to property ......................................... 2Possession of stolen property ......................................... 1Fraud .............................................. 1Shoplifting ..................................... 7Theft of cellp hone ........................ 1Theft .............................................. 1Business burglary ....................... 2Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm .................. 13Contravening court order ........... 1Car hijacking ................................ 1Using motor vehicle without owner’s consent ........................... 1Rape ............................................... 1Drinking in public.......................100Walking on freeway ..................... 9

Theft .............................................. 3Theft of goods .............................. 1Contravening court order ........... 3Assault common .......................... 1Possession of unlicensed firearm ........................................... 1Theft of motor vehicle .................. 1Shoplifting .................................... 4Reckless and negligent driving ........................... 1Assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm .................. 5Malicious damage to property..... 1Armed robbery and possession of unlicensed firearm ................... 2Armed robbery ............................. 1Possession of dagga................... 31Assault on police ......................... 1On foot on freeway ...................... 7Drunk in public ............................ 68

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Katlehong cluster police officers arrested 51 suspects from 10-12 October for various offences.The suspects were arrested around Katlehong cluster areas which include the following police stations; Dawn Park, Vosloorus, Zonkizizwe, Eden Park, Thokoza, Katlehong North and Katlehong. Suspects were arrested during the daily stop-and-search operations which was conducted by crime prevention members and Ekurhuleni Metro Police officers.They were arrested for the following offences;

malicious damage to property, assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, house-breaking and theft, theft, murder, possession of unlicensed firearm, unlawful possession of stolen motor vehicle, domestic violence, shoplifting, driving a vehicle under the influence of liquor, and possession of drugs including nyaope and dagga.The arrested suspects appeared at Palm Ridge and Vosloorus Courts to face their various char ges.

51 suspects arrested in Katlehong cluster

A homeless suspect recently caused a major electricity blackout by burning down an electricity substation which transmits power to Vosloorus essential services.The incident left local residents withou t access to service delivery for a day. Vosloorus Police Station spokesperson Piet Rossouw said the affected areas included: Vosloorus Ekurhuleni Municipality Offices, Vosloorus Police Station and Vosloorus Magistrate’s Court. “SAPS police officers and EMPD official computers, radios and the local Magistrate’s Court were temporarily suspended for a day due to the fire incident. Our investigation revealed that a homeless person unlawfully gained entry to the electricity substation and slept inside it. Due to the cold, the suspect started a fire in an effort to get warm. The fire ended up setting alight the electricity substation cables, causing a huge fire. Ultimately, the electricity box exploded and

the entire essential service block’s electricity was shut down,” explained Captain Rossouw.“No arrests were made and no injuries were reported. We are still looking for the homeless person who instigated the fire. The estimated damage and cost of fixing the substation is about R100 000. People should know that it is illegal to sleep in the electricity substation and, if found sleeping there, they will be arrested and this will lead to their prosecution,” concluded Captain Rossouw.

Homeless suspect causes mayhemLebo Mosolodi [email protected]

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Nhlanhla (pictured below) is wanted for stealing the red Mazda 323 motor vehicle with the registration number “CR04MJGP” that he was employed to drive as a local taxi-operator (amaphela) in Vosloorus.Makhosazana Guni Simelane, 47, alleges that the car belongs to one of her church brothers. She borrowed it from the owner, Sipho Innocent Ndinisa, to use as a taxi since she is unemployed, and hired Nhlanhla as a local taxi driver. On 14 March 2014 however, he took the car in the morning at around 05:40 as usual to go to work, but has still not returned until today. Simelane said she tried calling him but his

cellphone is always on voicemail. She said she does not have any detailed information about Nhlanhla, only his photograph. She hired him on referral from his previous employer who now claims he does not know anything about his whereabouts. Simelane said the car is around Gauteng, however, because they still receive the e-toll bills and speed fines.Meanwhile, Captain Piet Rossouw, spokesman for Vosloorus Police Station, has warned people to stop employing strangers. “People must refrain from employing people they don’t know. They should ask for their identity documents, contact details, address and work experience. The employer should register the employees for Unemployment Insurance Fund for security reasons,” warned Rossouw.

Nhlanhla wanted for motor vehicle theftCharity [email protected]

SOMEWHERE IN GAUTENG: The Mazda 323 that was allegedly stolen by Nhlanhla

NOT SO LUCKY: Nhlanhla is wanted for the theft of a motor vehicle.

A suspicious-looking situation on the N3 freeway near Vosloorus recently attracted the attention of Metro Police officers patrolling the area and led to an arrest. An articulated truck had pulled over, with a Toyota Fortuner with three occupants parked behind it and one man standing nearby.The three occupants of the Toyota Fortuner and the man standing next to the vehicles were all searched. The occupants of the Toyota Fortuner turned out to be the owners of the articulated truck, who were assisting the driver to change a flat tyre, but the man standing next to the vehicles was found to have a 9mm Norinco pistol with nine live rounds and its serial number filed off. The 39-year-old suspect, who claimed he was on his way to KwaZulu-Natal, was arrested and charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition at Vosloorus Police Station. He was expected to appear in the Vosloorus Magistrate’s Court shortly thereafter.

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Vosloorus Police detectives are looking for two male suspects (pictured below) for questioning about the disappearance of a wedding ring worth R6 000.According to Captain Piet Rossouw, Communications Officer of Vosloorus Police Station, a 46-year-old woman from Sotho section in Vosloorus alleges that the suspects approached her to exchange old gold jewellery for a handbag. The complainant told the suspects that she was not interested in exchanging her wedding ring for a handbag. However, the men convinced her that they were interested in checking whether the ring she was wearing was pure gold or fake. Prior to the entry of the suspects into the lady’s house, the complainant insisted on taking their pictures with her cellphone for security reasons, and they did not hesitate. The complainant said that while the suspects were in the house, they poured a chemical

on top of her wedding ring and it changed colour. The suspects dipped the ring inside a vinegar container and placed it in the refrigerator. They promised the complainant that the ring would later return to its normal colour. Little did the complainant suspect that the two suspects had left with the ring - when she went later to check the ring inside the refrigerator, to her dismay, the ring was nowhere to be found.According to Captain Rossouw, it is illegal for hawkers to exchange handbags for old gold jewellery, because, when second-hand goods are exchanged, registration is needed and the business must be approved by the police, who issue permits. He cited that the exchanging of handbags for gold objects without a permit is another way of exposing unsuspecting people to criminals. Anyone who knows the whereabouts of the two suspects can report this to the nearest police station as they are wanted for questioning,” concluded Captain Rossouw.

Disappearing ring mysteryCharity [email protected]


WHERE ARE THEY? These two male suspects are wanted by Vosloorus Police detectives for questioning.

Vosloorus Police Station officers are looking for a woman for questioning in connection with defrauding a 14-year-old schoolgirl of a cellphone worth R5 199.It is alleged th at the complainant was walking with her two schoolmates when they were approached by two unknown women and a man along Mbatha Street in Vosloorus. One of the women strangers said they were

working for a certain company and requested the pupils to assist them with counting and carrying boxes.Captain Rossouw, spokesperson for Vosloorus Police Station said, “The lady promised to give the pupils T-shirts in return for their assistance. She then asked the complainant to leave her cellphone with her and said she would put a sticker on it to show that it was not stolen. The other suspect took the pupils to a place where they were supposed to wait for the vehicle coming to collect the boxes and to fit the T-shirts. She then told the pupils that she was going to assist her colleagues to bring other boxes. The pupils waited and, seeing that there was no-one coming, they went back to their first meeting-point to check for them, and they found that all three strangers had left the scene and the girl’s cellphone was gone.”After the complainant opened a case at Vosloorus Police Station, the victim’s friends saw the profile photograph of the suspect on the victim’s WhatsApp and asked her whether she had changed her profile picture. The complainant then reported the matter of the woman’s profile photograph on her WhatsApp to the detective investigating the case.Anyone who has seen the woman pictured or knows anything about her whereabouts should contact Detective Constable Luyanda Mhlambi on 072 496 7150 \ 011 724 1036.

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Miguel Abrahams, the tame Times Social Networking Consultant, hands over a wine hamper to Winekokasi winner, Phindile Skhosana.

The City of Ekurhuleni is calling on all Grade 5 to 11 learners to submit their responses to this question for the 2014 Oliver Tambo Schools’ Essay Competition. The first of its kind in Ekurhuleni, the essay contest aims to unleash the writing potential among learners and to instill in them some life lessons, by challenging them to reflect on the principled life led by struggle icon Oliver Reginald Tambo. The learners will be required to do research and to visit the exhibitions currently on display at libraries across the City in order to obtain information on Tambo’s life and legacy, focussing on what he stood for.Entry forms will also be available at the

libraries from 18 September, and can be submitted physically (at the libraries) or electronically at [email protected] or [email protected]. The closing date for submissions is 23 October and the prize-giving ceremony will take place on 27 October during the O R Tambo Memorial Lecture gala dinner. There are three categories, namely, Junior for Grades Five to Seven; Intermediate for Grades Eight to Nine and Senior for Grades 10 to 11. Winners in these categories stand a chance to win gadgets such as tablets, e-book readers, MP3-players and more. For more information, visit your nearest public library.

Are we walking in the footsteps of Tambo?

Immunization drive against tetanus, measles and cervical cancerTo ensure that the children are safe from the tetanus, measles and cervical cancer infection, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality will be conducting a tetanus, measles and human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization campaign in the month of October.Vaccinations against tetanus (Diftavax Td) will take place during the upcoming school holidays from 4 to 10 October, at the government clinics and selected strategic communication points for children aged 6 to 12 years-old. The measles second dose vaccine is a booster for the children who have missed the first dose of the measles vaccine. It will be administered to children from 18 months to 5 years at crèches and clinics, until the end of October. The HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer will be made available for girls

aged between 9 years and 14 years at schools where the vaccination procedure will be performed by school health nurses. The Ekurhuleni Metro encourages all parents to participate in this catch up campaigns by bringing their children in to get vaccinated. Consent forms will be sent out to parents whose children attend crèches and nursery schools to obtain permission for the vaccination.

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This fortnight, the focus is on the dangers of alcohol for pregnant women. Many television adverts are normally for alcoholic beverages and never emphasize the dangers of alcohol, especially for pregnant women.Foetal Alcohol Syndrome causes a deformity in a child born to a woman who consumed high levels of alcohol while pregnant. What most of these women don’t understand is that a foetus is always growing and developing - and that puts the unborn baby in danger as the brains are always developing. Sadly, when a child is born with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, the chances of the child being born with some disabilities are high.National Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day aims to reinforce messages about the risk of drinking alcohol during pregnancy and to encourage early prevention of foetal alcohol syndrome disease.As a nation we have the responsibility of making sure that unborn babies are not affected by women drinking alcohol while pregnant. This can be prevented by educating pregnant women and not selling alcohol to them. Here are some facts about foetal alcohol syndrome:No amount of alcohol is safe during

pregnancy. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), foetal alcohol syndrome is the biggest cause of mental retardation in North America, Canada and South Africa. The number of people affected by foetal alcohol syndrome is three to five times more than those with HIV and AIDS. Foetal alcohol syndrome is 100 percent preventable but it cannot be cured.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.

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FIGHTING ALCOHOL ABUSE: Moses Gama, Director of Tsohang Youth Project

South African Breweries (SAB) has launched a national retailer business training programme aimed at improving tavern owners’ business skills and educating them on how to run a profitable and sustainable business in a socially responsible manner. The Customer Business Development Programme (CBD), targeting approximately 4 200 tavern owners across South Africa, seeks to build and enhance tavern owner business skills. SAB also aims to raise trader awareness of their obligation to trade responsibly, a requirement to maintain their license to operate and to help minimize the harmful effects of alcohol in society. CBD is an extension of SAB’s Mahlasedi Taverner Development Programme which ran from 2004 until 2009 and reached more than 16 000 taverners through an investment of R54-million. Tavern owners who participated in Mahlasedi reported an increase in business performance. “Local licensed traders make a valuable contribution to the success of SAB as a business and towards the economy of the country. The Customer Business Development Programme allows us to empower them with the skills necessary to maintain and grow sustainable, profitable and responsible businesses, which will continue supporting their families and improving others’ lives through the creation of employment,” says Refentse Shinners, SAB

Manager Enterprise Development. Tavern owners undergo a four-day training programme allowing them to gain a better understanding of how to manage their personal finances, basic business skills, as well as how to plan and grow a tavern business. Additionally, tavern owners will be given valuable information and skills on how to trade responsibly as a means of minimizing the harmful effects of alcohol abuse within their communities. This is provided through SAB’s Responsible Trader Programme (RTP), a high impact and holistic approach to engaging liquor traders on alcohol abuse and the harm it causes communities, which is a first of its kind in South Africa.

The Responsible Trader Programme focuses on three key areas: 1. Creating awareness about the harm caused by alcohol abuse and the role the trader plays in driving a reduction of alcohol abuse in their respective communities; 2. Building trader competence to actively ensure responsible trading in the outlet; and 3. Building trader competence to create awareness among outlet staff and customers about responsible trading and the harm caused by alcohol abuse

On completion of the CBD programme, tavern owners will be provided with certificates, and plans are underway to offer post-training business management support from SAB.

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Ekurhuleni Netball Festival lives up to its reputation

The Kathorus, Kwatsaduza, Greater Benoni, Boksburg and Tembisa sub-regional netball under-16 and under-19 teams recently battled it out for the ultimate netball crown at Tsakane Stadium recently. The event is the brainchild of the Gauteng Department of Sport in partnership with the Ekurhuleni Netball Association, the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council and the Ekurhuleni Sports Council. It is an annual event which is bearing results, as every year talented athletes are unearthed. The games ran from 9:00 am to 4:00pm in cool, favourable weather. Teams which took part in the u/16 competition for were the Kathorus A and B teams, the Kwatsaduza A and B teams, the Greater Benoni A and B teams, one Tembisa team and one Boksburg team.The teams battled it out in two pools, with each pool having four teams. The two top performing teams in each pool emerged victorious and proceeded to the semi-finals. The finals took place between Kathorus B and Kwatsaduza B,

with Kwatsaduza winning 5 - 3. Boitumelo Rampou was voted as the player of the festival for under-16s from Greater Benoni. The nine best players were also selected, and will be assisted next year to form part of the high performance centre in Gauteng.Teams that contested in the u\19 category were Kathorus, Kwatsaduza, Greater Benoni, Tembisa, and Boksburg. They played in one stream and the top two emerged to play the final which was between Kathorus and Tembisa. Kathorus won 5 - 4. Semakaleng Masola from Tembisa was chosen as the u/19 player of the festival. Eight players were also selected to be assisted in 2015 to be part of the high performance centre in Gauteng.All the finalists in both divisions (u/16 and u/19) were given prizes including trophies, kit, medals and other goodies.For more information, call Benny Mphahlele on 084 300 9958.

EKURHULENI FESTIVAL: Netball teams battle it out for the ultimate crown at Tsakane Stadium.

LFAs prepare for electionsThe winds of change are blowing within the Local Football Affiliates (LFA) in SAFA Ekurhuleni as the elections for new executive membershas been kick-started in all corners of the City of Ekurhuleni. Candidates are rolling up their sleeves in all 14 Safa Ekurhuleni affiliates as preparations are made to replace the old order with a new one. The LFA elections, which run from October to December, started early this month in Ekurhuleni. Some of the LFAs that are contesting elections within Kathorus include Thokoza Local Football Association (TLFA), Vosloorus Local Football Association (VLFA), Eden Park Local Football Association (ELFA), Zonkizizwe Local Football Association and other LFAs in Ekurhuleni. Safa Ekurhuleni Executive member Buti Mofokeng said the prerequisite for LFAs to contest the election include compliance - contesting LFAs must have legitimate bank accounts and up-to-date annual reports. He said chairman’s reports, organizational reports and treasurer’s reports are also a necessity. “SAFA Ekurhuleni will pay visits to all the affiliating LFAs starting from this month until November. The objectives of the visits are to help the LFAs in making sure they meet the requirements to contest the elections. We also want to give them election guidelines and workshop them about the SAFA nomination process. After we complete the workshop and visiting process, the respective LFAs will commence with their respective elections,” said Mofokeng. For more information about the Ekurhuleni LFA elections, listen to Kasi FM Scoreline Show Zero2Six from 6-9 am this Saturday or phone Ekurhuleni SAFA electoral committee member Buti Mofokeng on 078 508 7808.

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