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Transforming public health Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba and MMC for Health and Social Development Dr Mpho Phalatse honoured their half-a-millionth registrant Nomhle Ntsizana awarding her a certificate.

Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba with Nomhle Ntsizana and MMC for Health and Social Development Dr Mpho Phalatse.

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he City of Johannesburg reached 500 000 patients that have registered on the Electronic Health Record (EHR) System called eHealth@Joburg.

This is a milestone in the history of electronic health records. Patient number 500 000, Ms. Nomhle Ntsizana was successfully registered on the eHealth system at Halfway House Clinic.

“We are happy to report that this is the high-

est number of patients ever captured on the system in public health in Africa. This is something worth celebrating and also serves as evidence that the City is transforming the face of public health” said MMC Phalatse.

Technological advances, economic invest-

ment, as well as social and cultural changes are contributing to the realization that health and social development departments must now integrate technology into its way of doing business. The daily business of health and social development from all its aspects - from individual care to social services - relies on information and communication and, increasingly, on the technologies that enable it, at every level and in every region.

The City has extended eHealth to include a smart queueing system. The queuing system will be used to stabilize patient flow in the clinics and allow for the transfer of patients from reception to consultation room using an anonymous numbering process. It includes queue monitors in the reception areas and access to booking appointments via a cell phone. The benefits include, but are not limited to a reduction in patient waiting times; and most importantly an improved experience for the patient in a health facility; resulting in the patient being treated with dignity.

She urged the public to take care of the infrastructure, to own it and make use of it and this requires cooperation from all stakeholders including patients who use the service.

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Guide to becoming a successful woman

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atalie Rabs o n (left) is a marketing manager at Boston City Campus and Business College. We interviewed her on becoming a success especially as a woman, considering the fact that it is Women’s month. We know that you, as a reader, are aspirational and understandthat you are empowered to control your own destiny.We want to motivate the reader to improve his/herlife and to become the very best version of yourself – to reach your full potential and eventually be successful.

What is success? “Success is setting your goals and reaching them”, Natalie says. “When you set goals out of the range of your normal daily behaviour and you reach your goals, then that’s success.” So in other words, in order to attain success you

need to get out of your comfort zone, which includes doing things that you don’t regularly do on a daily basis and challenge yourself to reach your goals. You can start small by planning out your daily or weekly goals in the morning. Ensure that they’re not anything too far out of reach, challenge yourself to reach these goals so that you get yourself used to achieve success. You’re more than welcome to reward yourself afterwards.

There are different attributes you will need to have in order to reach success. “An attribute you would need especially in a business corporate is confidence”, Natalie said. “ I love being around all kinds of people, both old and young, I love helping people and seeing other people’s success”, she added. Having confidence in yourself is one of the major keys to success and reaching your goals. You will have to believe in yourself and see yourself reaching that goal beforehand. If you don’t believe in yourself then how will

you expect other people to believe in you?

In addition, being selfless will help you a lot especially in terms of connections, you may never know when you would need someone’s help in future.

One of the things that keeps Natalie going everyday is seeing the growth in other people day by day, year by year. “I don’t think there’s a better job satisfaction than watching people grow and believe in themselves” she said.So don’t be disappointed when things don’t really go your way at times. You can actually use other people’s success stories as your motivation and try to take up as much advice as possible.

Natalie Rabson is in the position she is in today because of her desire to get the job done. She said,“Even if it means staying up late or staying after hours, it’s about getting the job done no matter what!” Again, do not give up on your goals no matter how rough things look for you.You should go for it, whether it ends

good or bad, it’s still an experience.

“You’ve got to set yourself goals but not limit in your head and say that “I’m a woman so therefore I can’t get to that spot’’, don’t set your goals lower because you’re a woman. Set your goals right at the top where you want to be.” This is a piece of advice that she provided for younger women.

“Unfortunately because you’re a woman you going to have to work harder and be bolder. You’re enti-

tledto earn as much as a man, you have to put yourself forward and say ‘‘That’s how much this job pays and I want to earn that amount of money.” You have to speak up for yourself and fight for what you want.,Be nice to everybody. Both above, below you and next to you.”

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tombifuthi is a strong woman, she says success may not knock on everyone’s door, however what matters is that you go out there and make the most of every opportunity that you can find for yourself !

This young lady completed her matric and decided to further her studies at Boston to study Digital Marketing.

“The road to success starts with You. By knowing yourself and accepting who you are - this is the first step in developing the self-confidence that will give you a competitive advantage.”

Ntombifuthi developed her confidence by leaving her comfort zones and then placing herself in a situations where she believed she would be able to build, learn and experience real life skills. She also said that being

successful and having a money is a culture – its not really the amount that you have but rather what you do with what you have and how you make it work for you. “And I believe that with your confidence you will attract good opportunities and through those, opportunities to earn more! Develop a lifestyle and positive attitudes towards money and success!”

She said her purpose in life will lay a foundation for her successes and

failure and she said “ if your purpose in life is weak, you are off to a poor start, which will likely weaken further as challenges arise.”

She adds that she is successful only because she did not despair or give up on herself and dreams even though things where tough, no matter how long the storm takes it shall pass.

There is always a light at the end of every tunnel.

By Tsakani Nkuna t takes dedication and commitment to be successful. As we celebrate women’s month in August, this Boston student thought it would be a great opportunity to reflect on women’s achievements.

As well as the challenges that female students have faced we wanted to get some motivating thoughts from them! We recently interviewed this current student for 2018 Cynthia Mathonsi. “I encourage students on being able to be true to their self, they do not need to compare themselves with others”.

She also urged them to get a good night’s rest every night as it will improve their working memory. “Students must always be keen to learn new things in order to be able to pursue their career.

Students must also attempt to surround themselves with Cynthia Patricia Mathonsi, positive people”, says Mathonsi. In addition she said it’s been Boston City Campus & Business a privilege for her to study at Boston. Boston made the exper- College, Orange Grove student studying Marketing tise very fluent when she thought that it would be a stressful and challenging journey. Boston is extremely good in providing real world skills for the workplace, as well as that it is an amazing institution with good hearted and supportive staff. To the next generation of learners to come she advised, “Do not give up! No matter the obstacles you come across in life , know that education is the key to success , education is the best weapon to arm yourself for greater things.”

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A number of lucky participants of the cleanup will stand a chance to win free tickets to the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100.

The campaign will include educating Global Citizens about reducing plastic usage and encourage recycling waste.

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

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he partnership will aim to improve the environment, decrease the use of plastic and embrace a healthy lifestyle, among its many objectives.

Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba explained that the partnership between the City and Global Citizen was an extension of the City’s now popular A Re Sebetseng campaign, which is a monthly initiative that encourages staff and the broader Johannesburg community to give their time in service.

A Re Sebetseng, meaning “let’s work”, encourages Johannesburg residents to come out in their numbers through volunteerism, and work together to turn Johannesburg into a City where residents can live, work and play in a healthy environ-

ment.

The campaign will include educating Global Citizens about reducing plastic usage and encourage recycling waste.

Said Mashaba: “Johannesburg is the country’s fastest-growing Metropolitan area and it is expected to become a megacity - with a population in excess of 10 million people - within the next 15 years. In a City of this size, it is essential that residents and the administration work

together to maintain the urban environment. That is why we started A Re Sebetseng – to encourage residents to be part of creating the kind of City that everyone would like to live in.”

Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans put his full weight behind the initiative.

He said: “Global Citizen is so happy to be bringing Mandela 100 to Johannesburg, working with the City to promote activism within the

community. Efforts like A Re Sebetseng provide opportunities for each of us to take actions which promote a healthy planet and environment, a key part of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.”

According to its mission statement, Global Citizen aims to build the largest movement of people taking action to end extreme poverty by 2030.The partnership between the City of Johannesburg and Global Citizen will kick off on Saturday

15th of September 2018, on World Clean Up Day. The City will provide bags and gloves to all participants, which can be collected at City walk-in centres, depots, clinics and libraries.

A number of lucky participants of the cleanup will stand a chance to win free tickets to the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100. Fans of music can look forward to performances by a number of local and international stars including Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Femi Kuti, Sho Madjozi as well as Beyoncé and JAY-Z, Ed Sheeran, Pharrell Williams, Chris Martin and Usher, among others.

The festival is being sponsored by recognisable brands including Johnson & Johnson, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Nedbank, Vodacom as well as the City of Johannesburg will partner with Global Citizen on a City-wide cleanup campaign in September.

The festival is being sponsored by recognisable brands including Johnson & Johnson, Cisco, Coca-Cola, Nedbank, Vodacom as well as the House of Mandela and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Goalkeepers.

The festival will be held on December 2 at FNB Stadium.​

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Police denounce anarchy

“Taking the law into your own hands is tantamount to anarchy and as the police, we will not stand by and let lawlessness to reign.”

LOOTING CONDEMNED GOODS!

Soweto residents pounce on foreign owned shops after shop owners packed up and left Soweto as looting escaleted.

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olice remain on high alert this morning monitoring the incidents of looting, violence and general lawlessness that have left three people dead and 27 arrested in some parts of Soweto.

Police have intensified deployments and will remain on the ground monitoring the situation closely to ensure that law and order are main-

tained, said Acting National Commissioner, Lieutenant General Lebeoana Jacob Tsumane, who condemned the incidents on Thursday.

“Taking the law into your own hands is tantamount to anarchy and as the police, we will not stand by and let lawlessness to reign.

“I am calling on the community leaders and the community at large to reclaim their streets by partnering

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with the police in the fight against any criminality,” said Tsumane.

On Wednesday, multiple shops belonging to foreign nationals were looted by residents during sporadic attacks in White City, Jabulani, Dobsonville, Naledi, Protea and Protea Glen.

Goods, including groceries worth thousands of rands, were reported stolen after the first incident broke out in White City over expired food

being sold in foreign-owned shops.

Most foreign shop owners have packed up and left Soweto, while some victims have sought refuge at Moroka police station.

Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Lungelo Dlamini, who condemned the incidents, said during the violent attacks and the looting three people were killed in White City. There is also another person in hospital being treated for a gunshot wound.

Dlamini said they have arrested at least 27 suspects for various crimes including murder, attempted murder, possession of unlicensed firearms and public violence.

Two unlicensed firearms were also seized and more arrests are expected.

“More arrests can be expected as police embark on operations to apprehend those responsible for perpetuating lawlessness, and also to retrieve the stolen property,” he said.

Government has encouraged the public to seek lawful means to engage or address issues of public interest.

While noting with concern the escalating unlawful looting, government reiterated that such activities are unlawful and criminal in nature.

“Government urges members of communities to refrain from taking the law into their own hands and co-operate with the relevant authori-

ties by reporting or lodging complaints about unsafe goods and products.

“Relevant government entities, including municipalities, have embarked on a process of inspecting small businesses, including food outlets and spaza shops. We, therefore, appeal to members of the public to cooperate by reporting fake or substandard goods,” Acting GCIS Director-General Phumla Williams said.

Williams added that government has a zero-tolerance approach to corrupt activities and the selling of fake items falls within corrupt activities and robs the people of their human dignity.

She said substandard and fake goods, especially consumables, carries potential risks and danger to human health.

“We urge the law enforcement agencies to take swift action against establishments that are responsible for manufacturing such goods and products,” Williams said, while appealing to communities to allow relevant departments and other state agencies an opportunity to address the ongoing concerns.

People who may have witnessed these incidents are urged to report to police by calling the Crime Stop 08600 10111 or reporting to the nearest police station.

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2018 Arts Alive Programme kicks off The City of Johannesburg will be launching all the Heritage Month programmes of the City in line with its commitment to the advancement, protection and preservation of Arts, Culture and Heritage.

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he 31st of August 2018, marks the City of Johannesburgs’ launch of the 2018 Arts Alive International Festival.

This is the 26th edition of the festival, which has marked itself as one of the highlights in the City’s calendar.

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Directorate of the City has partnered with various organisations and institutions in order to expand the service offering for the diverse people of the City. Partners for the festival include the Gauteng Department of Economic Development, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Hillbrow Outreach Foundation, Iris Dawn Parker Productions, Heritage Unity Festival NPC, the Global Dance Supreme as well as well as C-Major Productions.

“The City is also delighted to announce a partnership with Moshito, one of the premiere music initiations in the City. This will go a long way in facilitating business to business links in the music sector – aligned to one of our priorities to grow the economy of the City. Arts alive gives us an opportunity to shake off the winter blues, and jump into Heritage Month - a month that gives a platform for the recognition and expression of the different aspects of our country’s diverse culture - through creative expression like music, dance and drama, as well as through the commemoration of our

31 August to 8 September 2018 Hillbrow Theatre rich historical inheritance,” said Cllr Nonhlanhla Sifumba, MMC for Community Development Added to this, there is no better place to host the Festival than in the City of Johannesburg.

Johannesburg has for decades been a ‘melting pot’ of culture and tradition a political hub, and the economic cen-

tre of the country. Migrants come to the City from all over the country, the continent and the world to seek economic opportunities. Thus, the City is appropriately positioned to facilitate activities that foster social cohesion amongst its residents, as well as its visitors. The arts have, since time im-

memorial, been an instrument of peace-making and keeping, with the power to usher in both transformation and unity.

The festival will take place throughout the month of September, in various places across the City to ensure access to all the residents, with most

of the shows free in order to allow all our residents, especially the poor and previously marginalised, an opportunity to enjoy the festivities.

The 2018 Arts Alive International Festival will kick-off with a media launch at the Joburg Theatre, showcasing artists like Putuma Tiso and Berita who will be performing at Jazz on the Lake. They will be joined by Soweto-based group Afrida Marimaba Band, who will kick-start the Jazz festivities.

Hip Hop and Pantsula dancers from the Global Dance Supreme, as well as SeTswana and Xitsonga Traditional Dancers from the Cultural Festival and Cruz Aafrika from the Heritage Unity Festival will grace the event with electrifying dance moves and music.

Sunday the 2nd of September will usher in the start of our signature event, the Jazz on the Lake Concert.

This year will see the festival paying tribute to icons in the music industry such as the late Bra Hugh Masekela and Doctor Phillip Tabane, amongst others.

These tributes will culminate with a Tribute Concert for Mme Letta Mbuli on the 24th of September 2018, and an unveiling of the Blue Heritage Plaque to mark the home where her career started, as a heritage site.

This is in line with the department’s priority to celebrate the great talent in Joburg while the artists are still with us.

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