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David Phetoe’s funeral details confirmed Date: Saturday, 10 February Service at St Mary’s Cathedral to start at 8AM Depart to the Lenasia Cemetery at 10AM David Phetoe will be buried next to his wife at the cemetery in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg The family spokesperson Molefe Pheto says the funeral of David Phetoe will take place at the St Mary’s Cathedral in Johannesburg on Saturday.

A memorial for the star was held on Wednesday at the SABC studios in Auckland Park, Johannesburg.

Molefe says the funeral service will be open to the public. “He was a person of the people so there is no way we can make it private.”

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EFF welcomes insourcing of security workers by the City

Musa Novela, EFF Joburg Regional Chairperson

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

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he City of Johannesburg announced that it would soon complete the insourcing of

4 000 contract security workers.

This follows the city’s commitment to bringing critical functions into the city during the State of the City

Address last year.

Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba acknowledged the role played by the EFF in working with the DA to

address the matter.

Musa Novela, EFF Joburg Regional Chairperson, has said in a statement, “EFF notes the insourcing of 4000 workers to the City’s payroll as announced by Mayor Herman Mashaba. The insourcing is consistent with the EFF’s 2016 Municipal Election Manifesto and the EFF Sponsored Motion adopted by Council.”

This insourcing is a result of EFF pressure against the indignity presented by job casualization. This victory follows other motions proposed by EFF and adopted by Council, amongst them; · Motion against the evictions. · Expropriation of Land in Kelvin for housing Setjwetla. · Expropriation of Neglected and Hijacked building to house the poor. · Motion to cancel all contracts with KPMG. · Motion to open all clinics in the City for 24 hours daily.

“EFF Joburg salutes its deployees in Council for courageously fighting the ANC/DA’s anti-black neo-liberal policies. This outcome is as a result of tireless dedication by our deployees in Council and should be understood within the context of reversing the Egoli 2000 neo- liberal framework introduced by the captured ANC and celebrated by the racist DA. This practical implementation of EFF’s manifesto furthermore serves as testimony that Joburg’s challenges require a pragmatic approach that can’t be located in the ANC nor DA policies,” Novela said.

The 150 contracts that enslaved

security personnel and robbed them 60% of their salaries are but a microcosm of how Joburg has been privatized and dehumanized. There are many such strange contracts worth Billions that serve no purpose but the continuation of enslaving our people, these range from so called co-operatives servicing municipal assets and paying employees peanuts to various capital projects that are more profit driven than service delivery focused.

“Since our formation in 2013 we have been consistent in our demand for the insourcing of key municipal competencies.

“To this end we call on the Mayor to present to the City concrete plans for further insourcing of cleaners, grass cutters, refuse removers, road constructors, traffic light repairers, expropriated building repairers and all functions that will create more jobs, accelerate service delivery and save the City money,” concluded Novela “The city has paid on average R14 000 per security guard while the guards themselves received as little as R4 500 as a salary per month,” Mashaba said.

Mashaba also stated that the city was undergoing an extensive process of ensuring the smooth integration of the security personnel while guaranteeing the financial sustainability of the entire operation.

“Due to the complexities of local government regulations, cases of corruption, contractual commitments and legal considerations, the time taken to implement this process has been considerable.”

City of Joburg to protect female learners against cervical cancer

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

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ealth workers from the City of Joburg’s Health Department will visit public primary and special schools across the city as part of a campaign to provide the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine to female learners.

The campaign, which started in 2014 and is conducted annually, is a joint intervention by the City of Johannesburg together with the Gauteng Department of Health and the Basic Education Department. A total of 518 schools and 30 000 learners will be reached across the city.

The vaccine is administered in a schedule of two doses at six month intervals, targeting all young girls in grade four who are nine years and older. The first dose (HPV1) will be administered from 07 February to 16 March 2018. The sec-

ond dose (HPV2) will resume on 07 August and will continue until 14 September 2018.

The purpose of this intervention is to prevent cervical cancer and also protect learners against worm infestations. About 80% of sexually active people will get an HPV infection during their life. Around 9 000 new cervical cancer cases are diagnosed in Southern Africa per year,

with an estimated age-standardized incidence rate of 31.5 per 100 000 women.

The high prevalence of HIV infection, late initiation of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), unscreened population and the high incidence of cervical cancer all suggest that HPV infections and precursors to cervical cancer are both unusually common

among Southern African women, and may be on the increase.

“Cervical cancer is the only type of cancer that is 100% preventable,” said Cllr Mpho Phalatse, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development.

Although cervical cancer is preventable and treatable, globally nearly 500 000 women suffer from the disease every year, and more

than 270 000 die. About 80% of these deaths occur in developing countries, where cervical cancer is now the leading cause of cancer-related death among women.

Primary prevention through vaccination against the virus stops the disease before it can start. However, vaccination takes decades to impact. The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates the number of women with cervical cancer will double by 2020, even with vaccination.

Parents and care givers will receive the consent forms from schools which should be signed and returned to the schools. No leaner will be vaccinated without parental consent.

MMC Phalatse encouraged all parents and caregivers to assist health workers by signing consent forms that will allow the health workers to administer the vaccine to female learners.

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Operation #BuyaMthetho to bring law and order in Johannesburg

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

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he City of Johannesburg has indicated that, under the leadership of new JMPD Chief of Police, Mr David Tembe, supported by senior officials and by those from across all departments, the City will launch Operation #BuyaMthetho, a new mutli-departmental operation aimed at enforcing by-laws and bring back the rule of law to the City of Johannesburg.

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Mayor, Cllr Herman Mashaba, operation #BuyaMthetho will be conducted on a daily basis, on a ward based “raid” initiative.

“Operation #BuyaMthetho will be a joint operation between all key City departments and entities such as Disaster Management, Environmental Health, Social Development, Infrastructure Services, the City’s legal department, and Development Planning to name but a few,” said cllr Mashaba.

The City is in a bid to ensure city by-laws

are adhered to, thus #OperationMthetho will affect all businesses and the community at large.

“The City, working with all state enforcement agencies, will not leave any stone unturned when dealing with criminal activities within our area of jurisdiction,” said Cllr Mashaba.

In a bid to bring back law and order, the City will not be deterred in dealing with landlords who neglect paying municipal bills,

criminals that hijack buildings and those who breakdown communities by running illegal alcohol outlet.

“Operation Buya Mthetho aims to affirm the City’s commitments in ensuring that we stop the rot in our city and make it a prosperous and inclusive place for our people to live, work and play. I hope that the residents of Johannesburg will support our initiative and report crime and criminals to our authorities,” Cllr Mashaba concluded.

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osie Motene has had many years in the media industry covering an impressive array of careers.

These include Talent Manager, Actor, TV and Film Producer, Radio Presenter, Speaker, Activist and Media Proprietor. Having experience both in front of and behind the scenes, she gives valuable advice to our readers.

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You get to a position like this with a lot of experience in various aspects of media.

What do you to do on a day to day basis?

My three passions in life are Women, Africa and the Arts. I started as a TV presenter and went on to play Tsego Motene in Generations for 5

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years! I was studio host for a pan-african lifestyle/travel show called Studio 53 where I trained as director and producer, staying in this position for 6 years. I realised there was a need for representation and began helping actors on contracts and training – and Waka talent agency was borne. My first feature film as co-producer, Man on the Ground, won 15 global awards.

As an activist I campaign to bring an end to violence against women and children. Training through POWA, I became a volunteer and counsellor, eventually joining the board of directors. As SA Ambassador for UNWoman Africa Unite campaign I conquered Kilimanjaro raising R20 000 for the Tomorrow Trust. Watch out for my new series and autobiography to be released together!

Why did you choose a career in Media?

As a child I was a dancer and I loved the arts. My parents encouraged me to continue with higher education to succeed further.

What part of what you do, do you enjoy the most?

I live by helping women and children and creating awareness. I love my continent and what it has to offer. I love the fact that I can assist and nurture someone in reaching their dreams.

What have been my challenges as a woman?

Sexism is real in this industry, but my tears and passion helped me per-

Practice self-love, understand and know your self-worth

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severe. After resigning from a particular acting position I was lauded by other actresses for taking a stand.

Career highlights?

Our global premier at the Toronto film festival – seeing your name up in lights in the credits is phenomenal! Acting and traveling with John Kani. Opening my office of Waka talent agency. Reaching UHURU on Mt Kilimanjaro.

Winning an abuse case and receiving an apology. In other words, my highlights are made up of times where I persevered, worked hard challenged myself, and never gave up!

Three important qualities for this industry?

Determination - the industry may seem glossy but it takes long hours of gruelling work to succeed.

Study – know your craft.

Communication – you need people skills.

Advice for learners who wish to enter this industry?

Learn about all aspects of the industry. Ask questions all the time.

Find a mentor. Learn, study and follow industry leaders. Starting out I failed every audition being told my acting ability was ‘too big for TV’ .

My strong theatre training stood in my way, so I studied TV actors and waited for the next opportunity to try again. I succeeded in the Generations audition and a small part became a lead.

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Finance tips

Money tips for graduates

Lynette Kloppers, FNB Premier CEO

“If you find it difficult to save on your own, set up a monthly deposit, where the bank can deduct money from your account and put it away for you”

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any graduates can benefit by adopting good money management principles early in their careers to ensure a stable and stress free financial future.

“Whether you are entering the work environment for the first time, starting a permanent job after an internship or running your own business, taking control of your finances right now can help you avoid developing bad money habits which can prove difficult to overcome,” says Lynette Kloppers, FNB Premier CEO.

She shares six money management tips for graduates to consider: Save for retirement earlier – some individuals only realise half way through their careers that they will not have enough money to live off during retirement. This often results in them having to compromise some of their financial needs in order to make up for the shortfall.

Living beyond your means – although it is essential to spoil yourself and have fun when you start earning a salary, avoid getting into the habit of spending beyond your means. Try and separate needs from wants, and avoid living a lifestyle that leaves you unnecessarily indebted.

Good vs bad debt – not all debt is bad for you. Knowing how to use debt to get ahead in life, as well as using the right form of credit, forms an integral part of a good money management strategy.

Saving – regularly putting money away for personal needs, investments or emergencies cannot be over emphasized.

“If you find it difficult to save on your own, set up a monthly deposit, where the bank can deduct money from your account and put it away for you,” advises Kloppers.

It is also important to take out cover for insurable risks to avoid paying from your own pocket when disaster strikes. Furthermore, if you already have a family or people depending on you financially, life cover should be considered.

Renting vs buying – making the right choice, depending on your individual circumstances can help you save money in the long-term. For

example, it may be more cost effective to rent if you have a job that requires you to relocate regularly.

Similarly, if you do not have a job that requires you to travel or relocate, buying the townhouse or flat you are staying in, is not only cost effective, but can be a good investment in the future.

Plan for holidays – try and plan a year in advance for expensive holidays. This will give you enough time to put money away. You can also benefit from massive discounts when

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booking flights and accommodation in advance.

“Although the above tips are not conclusive, they will give you a good foundation for managing money adequately. Also take into account that there isn’t a perfect formula for handling money, as it all depends on your individual circumstances.

“The best approach is to have a plan in place, budgeting regularly and being disciplined when it comes to money matters,” concludes Kloppers.

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Life Esidimeni families to receive R200 000 each Arbitration hearing chair, former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke

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he violation of the dignity of the Life Esidimeni patients and their families lies at the heart of the legal argument made by Section 27.

Advocate Adila Hassim, on behalf of Section 27, which represents more than 60 families who lost loved ones during the transfer of Life Esidimeni patients to a number of NGOs, some of which were unlicensed, recounted the testimonies of family members, government officials and experts on Thursday morning.

After more than 40 days of testimony, the hearings into the deaths of at least 140 mental healthcare patients were drawing to an end.

Hassim said the entire disaster saw the patients and their families deprived of one of their most basic rights – the right to dignity.

“Their dignity was violated in the most wanton and flagrant manner... We submit in other words that the claimants were stripped of their dignity in the manner in which this matter was handled,” Hassim said.

During her argument, she went through the conditions and treatment the patients were subjected to as well as the conduct of the Gauteng health department and some of its officials.

“There was a total disregard for human dignity... In other words, the lack of dignity, the failure to uphold the human dignity of the mental healthcare users when they were alive,

continued after they were dead,” she said. “[Family members] have said that the treatment of their relatives was worse than that of a township dog.”

Hassim said the evidence the arbitration hearings heard about how there was a lack of food, security, access to medication, professional care, clothes and reports of suspected abuse “painted a ghastly picture”.

Hassim said the abuse and neglect the Life Esidimeni patients experienced could only have happened to “a marginalised and disempowered” group of people such as mental healthcare patients who still experienced a lot of stigma in society.

Arbitration hearing chair former deputy chief justice Dikgang Moseneke said: “The secondary trauma in the way the deceased’s bodies were handled... it must have caused massive trauma [for the families]. I’m not a psychologist, but it is mere common sense.”

Earlier, Hassim announced that an agreement which included a claim of R20 000 for funeral expenses, and R180 000 for emotional shock and psychological injury per family had been reached between the social justice organisation and the state.

However, Moseneke reminded those present at the hearings that only he could award damages and equitable relief as arbitrator, and that it would be done once counsel had presented its final arguments and he had deliberated on the matter.

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