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2019 NSFAS applications deadline draws closer National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has called on all learners, who have not yet applied for 2019 financial aid, to submit their online applications before the official closing date — on 30 November 2018.

By Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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NSFAS Administrator - Randall Carolissen

he National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has called on all learners, who have not yet applied for 2019 financial aid, to submit their online applications before the closing date. tudents have less than 30 days left to submit their 2019 funding applications. Applications will close officially on 30 November 2018.

NSFAS Administrator Randall Carolissen said since the application cycle opened, the scheme has received 191 887 applications. This is more than double the applications in October 2017, when only 90 000 applications had been received. “On average, NSFAS has been receiving 3 500 applications a day.

The numbers can be attributed to the

easy-to-complete online application system that allows applicants to complete the application within five minutes. Our partnerships across the country have also improved our outreach,” Carolissen said.

Applications opened on 1 September 2018 to eligible students wishing to further their studies in 2019 on an approved course at any public university or Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college in South Africa. Students are encouraged to submit online applications or visit their nearest National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) centres before the closing date.

At the beginning of the campaign, NSFAS partnered with the NYDA to utilise their branches in all nine provinces to support online applications and to receive and capture manual applications

on the online system. Carolissen said more than 30 000 students have been assisted through NYDA branches since the opening of applications.

“NSFAS has communicated to all vice-chancellors and TVET principals that the closing date for applications is 30 November 2019 and that no extension will be granted.

“Institutions were also informed that NSFAS funded students, with a confirmed bursary offer, should not pay a registration fee when they present themselves for registration in January 2019,” Carolissen said. Carolissen emphasised that there will be no extended window period for the 2019 applications, therefore “NSFAS will not accept any late applications after the 30 November 2018 deadline”.

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For further information Contact Boston on 011 551-2000, e-mail info@boston.co.za, visit www.boston.co.za, or Facebook.

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usic is currently one of the biggest industry worldwide with South Africa being the top destination to some of the world’s biggest DJs and musicians. The industry has a variety of offerings.

With some of the world’s biggest festivals annually collaborating with South Africa you’d swear that South Africa is the next Ibiza” says Clive Mofokeng, DJ Head Lecturer and Training Advisor for Music Business (Boston City Campus &Business College, City Centre).

Clive, AKA Clive Bean , says that he chose a career (in the music industry) because of the passion he has for music. “I have been a professional DJ since 1996 and my vocation is teaching the trade of DJing.”

Clive holds a degree in Extraction Metallurgy (Engineering – nonferrous) but has opted on a more rewarding venture in music though he holds no formal qualification (under music). “I am a self-taught!” he says.

Despite his success and being self -taught, Mofokeng is a strong ambassador for further education. “ Most definitely, as that cements a greater understanding of the field of music and more, so we need knowledgeable individuals if we are to have a successful music industry”.

Clive says that his job is 8am – 5pm daily.

He conducts classes, both practical as well as DJ Music and Theory.

He facilitates for the DJ courses, sets assesses and moderates exams, facilitates workshops and is a training advisor for the music business course.

His spare time sees him reading novels (&short stories), reading engineering thesis books, taking his kids out to play, watching documentary films based on music (and socio-politics) and searching for new music both locally and internationally.

“What I Iove most about my job is sharing the passion of music and being able to make youngsters realise that there is a future in the music industry, “ says Clive.

“I have had such exciting opportunities that I would not have had in engineering! Working for a theatre company as a Sound Design technician (2012) in Ashland, state of Oregon (USA) – Oregon Shakespeare Festival were absolute career highlights for me”. In order for someone to be successful in the music industry, he says that a passion for music is so very important.

Over and above that, they will also need to master the digital and analogue differences and skills in music and the technology. While training is as important as experience to be successful in the industry, it is also vital to have the training and skill in order to secure employment in the first place!

Clive says the major challenge he faces was his parents “discontentment on me not pursuing a lucrative career in the Metallurgical Eng. Field(s) for a not so stable career and vocation in the music industry”. However so far he has followed his passion and has made it work for him and his family.

His current career goals are to be part of the people that is responsible and instrumental in forging a stable music business industry that sustains its own.

On gender bias in the industry? “Patriarch is in all industries and the music industry is not exception however, the winds of change are upon us as we try filter in more women in our respectable fields of the music industry.”

You can speak to Clive Mofokeng AKA Clive Bean at Boston City Campus & Business College, Johannesburg.

Call 011 331 2455.

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CAPRO celebrates 68 years of excellence “Capro is extremely lucky in that it represents publishers who are also independent thinkers…the same style of independent thinking and the quest for excellence reflects in Capro” Mr. Arashaad Saint (pictured), was appointed General Manager in March 2018.

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apro – as it is known is a shortened name for Central Advertising & Public Relations Office, for the Provincial Press of South Africa.

This key role player in print media was born in 1950, and thus celebrates 68 years of existence.

For the first time in history the small and mostly rural newspapers had a body which could promote them at advertising agencies, government institutions and

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bers and how well they cope with changes. In this instance, Capro is extremely lucky in that it represents publishers who are also independent thinkers…the same style of independent thinking and the quest for excellence reflects in Capro...for over 60 years the company had to continuously adapt and re-invent itself to stay relevant in the industry.

The company succeeded in doing this because it is in touch with the market”, Capro takes pride in the remarkable progress made through linking up advertisers with their target audience and adding value to community press.

The appointment of the new general manager– Mr. Arashaad Saint, in March 2018, with his inherent capacity for sales along with high level of professional-

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big national companies.

As Mr. Rishaad Mahomed (Capro Chairperson of the Board), once said - “As far as the future is concerned, Capro is very optimistic…in years to come Capro needs to stay a relevant player in the industry.

This will depend largely on the dynamics of the various mem-

ism, has seen Capro reshaping its relevance in terms of corporate identity and strengthened relationship with its clients.

“I am delighted to have been granted this fantastic opportunity and I am very excited to face what is ahead in the future.

“I am privileged and honoured to be working with a team who has stood the test of time. I cannot believe that some employees have been in the organization for 30 years, this certainly is a remarkable achievement”. Together we will take Capro to greater heights.

With over 68 years of our expertise we have pioneered to ensure that: • Our newspapers have sound editorial environment and layouts are compatible with the products being advertised, as well as regularly maintain a minimum

number of pages • The papers consistently publish acceptable quality of reproduction in order to attract, first and foremost local advertising • The circulation figures of our publications are verified in the industry by trusted, accredited and professional auditors • The publishers stay in touch with advertisers through heightened use of social media platforms • What all this means to our highly valued advertisers is that, by advertising in Capro represented publications - they benefit through making seamless, meaningful connections with their target audience through a one-stop shop.

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Concern over Inner-City crime rates

High, violent crime rates in Hillbrow, Johannesburg Central, in the limelight

By Saam Niami Jalinous and Kim Reynolds

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olice representatives of the five most dangerous precincts in the country were grilled in Parliament on Tuesday. The Portfolio Committee on Police summoned the station commanders in what turned out to be a back and forth session of criticisms over who is to blame for the high violent crime rates in Hillbrow, Johannesburg Central, Kagiso, Mitchells Plain, and Nyanga.

Minister of Police Bheki Cele and Commissioner of Police Khehla John Sitole also attended the hearing.

SAPS representatives delivered a presentation on the five precincts. There has been an increase in murder in all of them, with minor shifts in other categories of contact crime.

The police blamed foreign nationals, unemployment, and gang activity for being the main impediments to reducing crime in the precincts.

A spokesperson for the Nyanga police station criticised the national representatives of SAPS for pushing blame onto the station.

He cited a lack of resources and no proper national review by SAPS of the conditions under which people live for the failure to lower crime rates.

The SAPS presentation had a list called the Five Pillars, which actually listed six priorities for reducing crime: Intelligence gathering, pro-active approach, combat approach, reactive through detection approach, community policing, communication and liaison. None of these were properly explained.

MPs followed the presentation with ques-

tions that turned into a barrage of criticisms of SAPS. Committee members condemned the fact that the five precincts have held their positions as the highest violent crime rate precincts for most of recent history. By focusing on the five precincts in question, one MP argued, change in precincts with slightly lower crime, such as Umlazi, was not occuring.

MPs chastised SAPS for failing to fight police corruption or address mediocre police performance. The committee also focussed on statistics showing that in some precincts many employed officers are not reporting for duty, whether on sick leave or for family obligations or other reasons. In Mitchells Plain, only 79% of officers are currently reporting for duty.

MP Dianne Kohler Barnard (DA) said that while there are funds allocated for informants, there was no mention at any point of any informants being used. She suggested that the precincts may be committing fraud.

Another MP pointed out that 76 bulletproof vests were reported missing from Johannesburg Central.

The meeting became heated when immigration was discussed. Representative Ahmed Munzoor Shaik Emam (NFP) delivered a diatribe over how some suburbs of the Western Cape are entirely occupied by foreign nationals, and how South Africa is not meant to host so many immigrants.

The response by the committee wrapped up with a long address by MP Livhuhani Mabija (ANC), who had previously kept

The Portfolio Committee on Police summoned the station commanders of Hillbrow, Johannesburg Central, Kagiso, to explain the high crime rates in their precincts. Photo: Saam Niami Jalinous

quiet. Mabija, speaking more to the entire room of people rather than the SAPS representatives, gave an emotional plea calling for the country to be saved. She argued that the root of the issue is not a lack of performance, but self-interest and money. “If all political parties don’t stop fighting for power,” she said, “we cannot stop the criminals. We fail to love poor people. We fail to love one another.”

Mabija defended the SAPS representatives: “We expect the poor men and women in blue to care for all this rubbish … if we don’t change the mindset of the masses, we won’t win.”

Representatives from SAPS, with much less enthusiasm than before the questioning by the committee, responded morosely to the criticisms. They said they felt unfairly blamed for issues that were not theirs alone to address.

Cele laughed at the committee’s criticisms, claiming that the SAPS mission is impossible because “the conditions [of the precincts] will never change”.

“SAPS mandate is overstretched and impossible to fill,” said Sitole.

Sitole also argued that the true solution was not increased police enforcement, but “overall change of human life”.

The meeting then ended.

The only resolution from the meeting was that all vacancies in these five precincts be filled by December. MP Zakhele Mbele (DA) said there would be follow-up meetings next year to assess whether the resolution has been implemented. - groundup.org.za

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The police blamed foreign nationals, unemployment, and gang activity for being the main impediments to reducing crime in the precincts.

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R40 000 fine for bogus recruitment agency

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he City of Johannesburg’s Social Development department has initiated programs such as communal gardens, rooftop gardens, aquaponic projects, food empowerment zones and agri- resource centres with the intention to promote sustainable food production practices.

“It is important that we continue to seek solutions that will help us eradicate poverty amongst our communities. The statistics of those who go to bed hungry remains a concern. As the City of Joburg we have a dedicated Food Resilience Unit

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Joburg Market CEO, Ayanda Kenana, says farmers need to organize themselves and begin to sell their produce beyond their communities through the Joburg Market. He shared statistics provided by Joburg Market which revealed an imbalance in the agriculture industry, indicating

that Africans shared about 10% of the agriculture sector.

“It is important that we work together to change the face of agriculture in this country and we can only achieve the required results if we understand and commit to what we are doing. Joburg Market has the means to assist and build your capacity to grow your communal farms. Joburg Market trades across our neighbouring countries and its market reach is what you need to make success of your urban farms,” said Kenana.

2 people shot in Jeppe armed robbery

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video is doing the rounds on social media showing an armed robbery at a local store in Jeppe, central Johannesburg, during which two people were shot.

A gang of men are seen entering the store on October 26 and taking money from the cash register. One suspect can be seen wearing a

balaclava and carrying what looks like a handgun.

One of the victims is seen entering the store a few minutes after the gang and getting into a scuffle with one of the robbers. He is subsequently shot.

Police confirmed that an investigation was currently underway.

“A case of business robbery, as well as at-

tempted murder, has been opened,” said Johannesburg Central police spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele.

Mbele revealed that two people had been shot during the robbery, including a 31-yearold woman. Both have since been discharged from hospital. No one had been arrested as yet. The police investigation is still underway,” said Mbele.

and the South African Police Service (SAPS).

It is alleged that the official has been operating in the area and collecting money from residents for years.

More residents who paid bribes to the official have come forward.

He appeared in the Hillbrow Magistrate’s Court to face charges of fraud and extortion. In a statement by the City of Johannesburg, Mayor Mashaba thanked the community of Yeoville for refusing to be part of any corrupt ac-

tivity and for arresting the suspect.

“Corruption has no place in this administration and we will continue to work in collaboration with law enforcement institutions such as the HAWKS and SAPS in efforts to root out crime from our streets,” he said.

He encouraged people to report any fraud and corruption activities through the 24hour tipoff hotline 0800 002 587 or visit the GFIS offices situated at 48 Ameshoff Street in Braamfontein.

Corrupt official arrested by Yeoville community

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t is alleged that the official (who was carrying appointment cards with different SAP numbers) visited a property in Yeoville and tried to solicit R2000 from the resident in order to not have their water supply to the property disconnected.

The community members then apprehended the suspect and contacted the City’s Group Forensic and Investigation Service (GFIS) unit

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he owner of a bogus agency who claimed to be recruiting for the City’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) was found guilty on 16 counts of theft by the Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Crimes Court.

The suspect (49-year-old Johannes Henning) was given a R40 000 fine or 2 years imprisonment.

His condition was that he repays the complainants all the monies that he took from them under the disguise of securing them employment as fire fighters.

Charges were withdrawn against 10 of his co-accused whom he alleged were his employees.

In a statement released by the City of Johannesburg, the suspects were arrested last month by members of the Hawks working with the City’s Group Forensic and Investigation Service unit (GFIS), the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and EMS after scamming hundreds of unsuspecting job seekers.

They were operating from 155 Ilpa House, Commissioner Street in the Johannesburg CBD. It is alleged that the suspects advertised their services on reputable job seekers websites for different positions in various companies.

They demanded R650 from individuals who were looking for employment.

Unsuspecting job seekers would send their cv’s to the company and would then be invited for an interview, where they would try solicit money from them.

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The 22-year-old sport psychology student, who made her debut for the South African women’s team this year, has enjoyed a stellar season on the soccer field.

Besides playing for Banyana Banyana, she captained the UJ team to victory in the University Sport South Africa tournament in Port Elizabeth in July and led the Ussa squad to the gold medal in the Confederation of University and College Sports Association Games in June.

Further recognition came with her nomination as Sportswoman of the Year when UJ held their annual gala sports awards function at Randpark Golf Club on October 11.

Born in Bloemfontein, but now living in Auckland Park in Johannesburg, Letsose said the award meant a great deal to her.

“I feel that finally my hard work is being rewarded,” she said. “This award is a big deal for me because it shows that women’s football is evolving and getting better.”

She admitted that failing to achieve goals she set herself was a big motivating factor.

“The more I fail, the more I want to try again until I master it,” she said. “That, I feel, has been a big part of my success.

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“But I must add that nothing would have been achieved without my team-mates. They were always there for me and that made me a better player and a better leader.”

As with many of South Africa’s soccer stars, Letsose learnt about the game playing football in the streets of her community.

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“I love soccer because of the excitement of winning and the great team and work skills you develop.

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She added that meeting new people and developing strong friendships were among the many benefits of the game.

“Sport isn’t just about the fitness, it’s also about the fun you have and the teamwork you build while getting some very healthy exercise.”

Letsose said her three years at UJ had helped to develop her game on a number of levels.

“Being at the varsity has taught me a lot in terms of modifying my skills, as well as learning to master a number of different positions.

“It has improved my leadership skills a great deal, making me into a better captain.”

The UJ skipper acknowledged the contributions made by her coach, Jabulile Baloyi, and vice-captain Potso Aphane. “Jabu has played a major role in turning me

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