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WITS students pose for a picture with Yityish Titi Aynaw. Pictures Moses Moyo

By Moses Moyo mosesmoyo@icloud.com

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ialogue and not Division was the clear message from the South African Union of Jewish Students (SAUJS) during this year’s Israel Awareness Week (IAW) at various campuses around the country.

SAUJS decided to use the week as an opportunity for students at Wits University to learn more about the complicated Middle East conflict.

They had different speakers from around the world who gave different perspectives on the conflict. The speakers line up showed the diversity of Israeli society.

Former Miss Israel, Yityish Titi Aynaw called for an end to fighting. “Those who hate Israel should check their facts because they waste energy on misinformation,” she advised.

Titi Aynaw told her story of how she was born into a poor Jewish family in Ethiopia and orphaned at the age of nine.

Nonetheless, her dream was to go to Israel.

When she eventually made aliyah to Israel she

Yityish Titi Aynaw Former MISS ISRAEL quickly integrated into Jewish society and ten years later became Miss Israel. “Media often distorts reality on Israel,” says beauty queen Titi.

Ishmael Khaldi also spoke to students and told his story of being a Muslim Bedouin shepherd and becoming Israel’s first diplomat.

Yahya Mahamid an Arab Israeli speaker also shared his personal experience and rejected the the analogy of Apartheid in his country Israel.

“There must be more tolerance. “We must work to break the deliberate myths that exist in the Israeli-Arab sector. We also must take the next

step to peace, stop the incitement one hears in school, media and mosque,” he said. To close off the dialogue, was Syrian refugee and activist Issam Zeitoun who shared his experience of being a refugee. Zeitoun believes that Israel can play an important role towards a long-term solution to the tragic Syrian civil war.

Inner City Gazette spoke to various students who alluded to the fact that the SAUJS strategy worked. “Throughout the week students passed by the SAUJS tent and engaged with the speakers. There was true dialogue in true South African spirit.”

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A career in IT: Interview with Shaun Hart

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Why did you choose this career? or as long as I can remember, I have always had an interest in technology and so my career path in Information technology was the logical path to follow.

What formal training did you undergo, and where?

I completed a computer technician certificate and Boston City Campus and have since completed a number of short learning programs from a number of resources (online, seminars, etc.). Be warned – A career in IT means lifelong learning. You always need to update and upgrade your skills in order to remain relevant.

What does your job entail?

I oversee the entire network of Boston (that has over 45 support centres nationwide) as well as all information technology systems to ensure our business and academic systems run smoothly without error. I work closely with a number of service providers day to day, investigating new systems and improving on current systems. I oversee the IT staff members’ tasks to ensure resources and time are used optimally.

What do you enjoy most?

The tasks I enjoy most about my career is, investigating and configur-

ing new systems. There is nothing better than sourcing and implementing a new system that helps make everyone’s lives in the company a little easier.

What do you least enjoy?

I love my job its really cool! So it’s difficult to even come up with a list of things I don’t really enjoy. But if I had to name one it would be having to investigate connectivity issues on the service provider’s side. When this part of the system fails, I am hounded by the staff!

Describe an average day?

An average day for me consists of responding to A LOT of emails, while assisting with IT Projects on the go. As a manager my job entails a lot of admin. Should there be an issue with any of the systems I would also assist the support to in investigating the cause to get everything up and running as soon as possible.

3 important qualities that your position requires?

Important qualities to have as an IT Manager would be people skills, multi-tasking abilities and leadership skills. These are often learned on the job, which is why it is important to start at a technical level using your skills and learn managerial

Shaun Hart National ICT Manager, Boston City Campus & Business College

A career in IT means lifelong learning. You always need to update and upgrade your skills in order to remain relevant.

skills on the job. I would also recommend leadership and managerial courses such as the Boston BCom, Diploma in Business Management or the Higher Certificate in Business Management.

In 1 sentence, describe your job?

Working under pressure to ensure all networks and systems run optimally without fail.

Experience vs Training?

Both Experience and training are equally important. You require the training of a particular system to understand how it works, but experience with it to know how it needs to work for the company. The same goes for the technical skills. The Boston Diploma in Network Systems and the Boston Diploma in Systems Development cover managerial as well as IT skills so they provide an excellent entrance to ICT positions.

Type of personality that would enjoy this kind of career?

The best personality traits to have for this position would be; a positive attitude, prioritisation abilities, accountability, honesty and patience.

What challenges have you had to overcome?

One of the biggest challenges an IT manager faces is to accept all

kinds of complaints about systems, staff, networks etc, and get them sorted out without taking any of the complaints personally or to heart.

Advice for grade 11 and 12 learners considering this career?

If you are considering a career as an IT Manager then you will need to learn how to take responsibility for someone else’s actions. In the end, you will be the one everyone looks at when something goes wrong with infrastructure or systems, even if it is not your fault or a fault of the I.T. department you will ultimately need to accept responsibility and sort out the issue. And the best advice? Get started with your studies !

Is continuing education and further studies important in your type of career?

It is always important to study further to improve your skills in IT and to learn new systems Does the Industry (and your type of position) that you are in, face gender bias?

I would like to think not, but the ratio of men to woman in the IT industry is much higher. I would like to think that a company employs the best candidate for the position and not base the decisions on gender.

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Finance tips

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Money lessons are crucial for kids, teach them early

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NB is taking part in commemorating Global Money Week (GMW) from 12 – 18 March, this is a global campaign in over 132 countries aimed at encouraging children and the youth to learn more about money.

Following on the successes from 2017, this year FNB will continue to drive money lessons at primary and high schools across the country.

Eunice Sibiya, Head of Consumer Education at FNB says, “The subject of money is universal and applies to all of us irrespective of age and that’s the reason we are fully behind this campaign.

We continue to engage young people about the subject of money so that they grow up with a clear understanding of the value of money.”

The long-term benefit of this effort is that we will have a citizenry that understands concepts such as financial planning, budget and saving.

“The subject of finances has always been thought to be a conversation to be had among adults.

“However, we are committed to changing this mindset and include children in the conversation,” adds Sibiya.

Sibiya shares tips on how parents can involve their children in the money conversation: Saving vs spending: the discussion about money with children should start by making them understand the difference between saving and spending. Having an understanding of this basic concept will help them value money and be mindful of the favorable financial habits.

Budgeting: the important message is to treat

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Parents must educate children about the consequences of unplanned spending every rand as if it’s your last and to have a clear plan as to how and where you spend your money, and most importantly, how you create room for saving. We encourage parents to help children draw up a budget plan based on their pocket money. This will help create awareness that spending money must be planned.

Impulse purchases: children need to understand the difference between needs and wants.

This will help them avoid impulse purchases.

Furthermore, parents must educate children about the consequences of unplanned spending.

Financial goals: from the pocket money that your child receives, encourage them to save and set financial goals. Teach them the importance of financial goals and how achieving their goals can benefit them.

“At the heart of this campaign is shaping young minds to understand that if they learn to use money properly, it will open up possibilities for them.

“While we observe Global Money Week, let it serve as a reminder that if children are not taught to manage money very early, they may never be able to correct themselves and unable to reach financially freedom,” concludes Sibiya.

Eunice Sibiya, Head of Consumer Education at FNB

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Meet the new crop of

urbanite turned farmer

in the Inner-City A second rooftop farm has been launched on African Housing Company’s (AFHCO) Stanop Building run by Mapaseka Dlamini

By Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za second rooftop farm has been launched on African Housing Company’s (AFHCO) Stanop Building run by a young female agripreneur Mapaseka Dlamini (pictured) following the successful launch of the initiative in October 2017.

Through the work of the Johannesburg Inner City Partnership, Wouldn’t it Be Cool (WIBC) and key stakeholders, the Urban Agriculture Initiative is yielding positive results in addressing issues of food security, sustainable job creation, education and skills development in the city.

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Dlamini, who runs the Green Sky Rooftop Garden, has one of the largest rooftop urban farms in South Africa, which grows more than 3 000 gourmet lettuce, herbs, peppers, cucumbers and basil plants using various hydroponic systems.

Passionate about the transfer of skills and empowering young women, Dlamini currently employs four female graduates who have expertise in horticulture and agriculture studies.

“I also plan to transfer skills to people without any formal qualifications or training so that they too can start up their own businesses and benefit from some of the skills and expertise I have gained over the years.

“I really love growing food using a

combination of traditional and urban farming techniques,” says Dlamini.

Due to the growth in demand for fresh produce in the inner city, WIBC has identified potential Urban Farmers to transform rooftop spaces into hydroponic farms across the City. Of the 55 potential farmers, 22 are currently undergoing the pre-incubation phase of an intensive three-month technical boot camp followed by the incubation phase, which includes business coaching, a mentorship programme, technical support, market access facilitation and bookkeeping support services through WIBC. The roll-out of farming equipment is scheduled to coincide with pre-incubation graduation at the

end of March 2018, which will be located at Khan Corner, Platinum Place, 120 End Street A, 120 End Street B. The City of Johannesburg supports urban agriculture, which fits into its vision of growing a diverse and competitive economy that creates jobs to ensure a pro poor development that addresses inequality and poverty for meaningful redress.

Member of the Mayoral Committee for Development Planning Cllr Reuben Masango feels that “urban agriculture has a huge potential to boost entrepreneurs in the inner city. Part of the way that the City can reach its 5% economic growth target by 2021 is to create sustainable job opportunities in parts of the city that have been long ignored.”

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Inner-City transformation on course

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Operation Buya Mthetho, rakes in R160 million.

15 property hijackers arrested 513 poor inner city residents on the Expanded Social Package

Executive Mayor Cllr Herman Mashaba and Council Speaker Cllr Vasco Dagama inspect JMPD recruits during a parade. The Inner City Transformation Roadmap is a plan geared at tackling the housing challenge within the Inner City and creating safe, clean and connected communities to access economic opportunities. Picture: Moses Moyo

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

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he desired outcome of the Inner City Partnership Forum is accelerated, inclusive, shared and sustainable growth of the City of Johannesburg, Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba told the third Inner City Partnership Forum at Museum Africa recently.

To achieve that, Mayor Mashaba said, the city is working with individuals, corporations, concerned citizens and the community to find sustainable solutions to meet the city’s social, economic and physical needs so that the lives of all can be improved.

The forum gave feedback on the progress the City has made to date in the 2017/2018 financial year, following the launch of the Inner City Transformation Roadmap, a plan geared at tackling the housing challenge within the inner city and creating safe, clean and connected communities to access economic opportunities.

The mayor further outlined the City’s progress in restoring law and order back to the inner city following the launch of Operation Buya Mthetho, a multi-departmental initiative aimed at enforcing by-laws and bringing back the rule of law to the City of Johannesburg.

“Through Operation Buya Mthetho, we have already collected R160 million from some of the more than 200 businesses whose accounts were not on our system,” said Mashaba.

In dealing with issues of hijacked buildings, plans are already underway to expropriate derelict buildings in the inner city to develop quality low-cost housing, student accommodation and affordable rental space for small businesses.

The City has also made great progress with a number of projects and programmes aligned to the city’s key strategies during the 2017/18

financial year.

The City’s Group Forensics and Investigations Services Unit has done sterling work to push back the frontier of property hijackings. Some of the unit’s notable successes include: • The arrest of 15 property hijackers; • The return of 12 properties to their respective owners; • Nine criminal dockets successfully put before the courts; and • The successful prosecution and conviction of a property hijacker and his accomplice to 15 and years, respectively, for fraud.

In addressing the housing challenge, and alleviating the shortage of student accommodation, the City will set aside an additional R87 million to the Johannesburg Social Housing Company (JOSHCO) to continue with its project of acquiring buildings in the Inner City.

Committed to building an inclusive city, 31 buildings will be offered to the private sector to develop affordable units with low cost rental fees of between R800 and R1 000 a month.

Some of the successful interventions the City has undertaken are the registration of 513 poor inner city residents on the Expanded Social Package which have been linked to various support and developmental programmes.

To promote economic growth, the Department of Economic Development has deployed 60 tourism monitors in the inner city at key tourist attractions in Newtown and Constitutional Hill. There has also been significant progress with various interventions that are positively delivering on the IDP’s 5% growth convergence path.

The Department of Transport is making great strides in providing well-developed public transport facilities with the development of the Johannesburg International Transport Interchange, which is at an advanced stage set to be completed in August 2018.

“I hope all of you will support us in building a safe, inclusive City for all those who call Johannesburg home,” concluded Mashaba.

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“Helsinki want to sign Gamal with an option to buy and are willing to pay the needed fees when they decide to permanently sign him,” continued El-Qeiy.

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