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Women urged to emulate Margaret Gazo’s values!

Teen sisters found! ASIPHE (14), BONGIWE (15) WENT MISSING SINCE WOMENS DAY! Heidelberg Police have concluded an investigation of two missing two sisters aged 14 and 15 years old after they were found to have ran away to Sebokeng. The two sisters went missing from their home at Clifton Palms Flats - Rensburg in Heidelberg town on Friday, August 9, during the day. "It is alleged that their parents left them in the house at about 09:00 in the morning. When they returned back in the evening, their two daughters were not at home. Later in the evening, parents reported

the to the Police for assistance and further investigations," confirmed Heidelberg Police Spokesperson, Captain Tshilate. The missing two girls are Asiphe Mphongo aged 14 years old and Bongiwe Mphongo (15) both students at the Khanya Lesedi Secondary School. Police thank the community and school mates in their assistance in tracing the whereabouts of the two missing children. Mapepeza posted the story of the missing teenagers on Facebook, which received massive support from concerned readers who wished for the sisters’ safety during the ordeal.

A brave freedom fighter and an advocate for women emancipation, is how those who shared fond memories of Margaret Gazo described her during memorial session held in her honors in KwaThema on Saturday, August 24. Members of the community of KwaThema braved the chilly Saturday morning to meet at the KwaThema Old Cemetery for the wreath-laying ceremony led by the members of the Gazo family and the City’s Head of Women and Children Directorate in the Mayor’s Office Ms Lindiwe Khonjelwayo. The proceedings further continued at the KwaThema TVET College to celebrate the life and times of Margaret Gazo. The Margaret Gazo memorial session saw a large number of young people showing an interest in knowing who Gazo was and the contribution she made for them to realize the freedom they enjoy presently. Gazo was born on 1918. She is a stalwart of the African National Congress Women’s League (ANCWL), and the Kwa-Thema branch of the party came in their numbers to commemorate the heroine. Back in August 1956, Gazo led the march from Payneville and as they approached town, soldiers and police started shooting at the women. Fearing for their lives, some of the protesters decided to abandon the march, but Gazo and a small group continued to the Union Buildings to be counted among the multitudes who gathered there that day. She spent five years in prison for political activism for leading a local anti-pass demonstration and helping to organise the bigger national march.

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Ubekwe endlini yakhe yokugcina usomatekisi wendawo wodumo! NgoLwesihlanu, mhlaka-09 Ncwaba, uSihlalo we-Heidelberg District Taxi Association, waziwa ngo Nkosana Ndlovu obedume ngo "Section" owazenzela udumo kwezamatekisi ubekwe endlini yakhe yokugcina kubo endaweni lase-Ratanda. U-Section kusolakala ukuthi ubehlomile ngesikhathi edutshulwa esigcemeni sase-7,endaweni yase-Ratanda njengoba ubeliPhini likaNobhala. Ngokombiko wamaphoyisa, laba ababili(uSection kanye nomunye ongadalulwanga) bebelibangise endlini phakathi kwehora lesine nelesihlanu ntambama,mhlaka-30 Ntulikazi ngesikhathi bedlulwa yimoto yohlobo lwe-Toyota Corolla emhlophe bathe bengazelele kwaqhuma inganono ibhekise ku-Section, ube esehluleka ukulawula imoto egcine iphaphalazile yayoshayisa isihlahla losomatekisi obeneminyaka engamashumi amane ubudala. Abasolwa baphinde babuyela endaweni yesigameko baqhubeka badubula amahlandla amaningi. USihlalo(Section) ugcine ephangalalele esibhedlela emva kwesikhashana. OyiPhini likaNobhala, UMnumzane Jabulani Mbele usathola ukwelashwa esibhedlela emva kwesigameko. Umbutho kwamaphoyisa unxusa umphakathi ukuthi beze phambili nolwazi olungaholela ekuboshweni kwabasolwa. Lonke ulwazi kuzogcinwa njengemfihlo. Ungathumela umqhafazo ngocingo kwi-SAPS Crime Line kulezi zinombolo: 32211 noma uxhumane nesikhungo samaPhoyisa sase-Ratanda : 016 343 6000. Ngaphandle kokuba nguSihlalo eMkhandlwini wamatekisi wendawo, ubeyiSekela-Nobhala lwe-Sedibeng District SANTACO (SA National Taxi Council).

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Moithuti ea NWU ea ileng a lahleha o fumanoe a hlokahatse! Siyabonga Gift Mkwanazi, ea lilemo li-21 ho tsoa motseng oa Orange Farm Ext8a, eo e neng e le moithuti oa University ea North West o ile nyamela kala 12 Puptjane. Sibobonga o ne a dula bolulong ba Baithuti, Mangoane oa hae Ouma Dlamini o re ka mor'a hore Seyabonga a nyamele ba ile ba tsibisa Sepolesa sa Vereeniging, me' hae sale a batluwa ho fihlela ka khoeli ea Puptjane, me' Setopo sa hae se fumane lihatsetsing tsa Bafu Sebokeng ka Labobeli wala 6 Pharo 2019. Me o re setopo sa hae sene sena le maqeba mmeleng, kaha bonahala e ne e le motho ea neng a otloa, me' o ne

a hontsoe mahla, me' le likarolo tsa botona ba hae lile siko, sena se amme maikutlo a Baithuti ba University ea North West le Balelapa labo mofu ka tsela e makatsang. Tsebeletso ea bofifi ea Siyabonga Gift Mkwanazi etla tsoareloa North West University. Siyabonga Gift Mkwanazi, e ne a etsa thuto ea tsa Public governance, Politics le Law, e ne e le selemo sa hae sa ho qetela bakeng sa ho phethela lithuto tsa hae. Me' otla bolokoa ka Moqebelo o re ea re o libile, nyeo ea polao e butse Sepoleseng sa Vereeniging, fela haho Motho ea tsoeroeng ha joalo, ke ha Sepolesa se ntse se etsa liphuputso.

Registration at Vosloorus ECD Centre now open!

The Vosloorus Early Childhood Development Centre is a public facility built by the City of Ekurhuleni, which oﬀers the state-of-the-art equipment and staﬀed by well-qualified ECD practitioners. It boasts a fully-fledged play area, categorised classrooms, nursery rooms, sick room and an art area. It also has a modern kitchen with state-of-of-the-art finishes, from where nutritious, balanced meals suitable for children training, care and support are prepared. Application forms can be collected from the centre between 9:00 and 15:00 daily. A non-refundable registration fee of R300.00 is payable. Fees are payable over a period of 12 months from January to December.

The ECD centre accepts children aged between six and 12 months and one to four years, paying R500 and R450 monthly fees, respectively. Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Services Cllr Nomadlozi Nkosi calls on parents to take advantage of the opportunity to apply for their

little ones at one of the City’s best ECDs in Vosloorus. “ECDs are established to develop a happy child by stimulating them in all areas which include intellectual, emotional, social, recreational, and physical. We believe a confident child with a good selfesteem will reach their full potential. At our ECDs we also provide a happy, positive and relaxed environment in which your little one will blossom,” MMC Nkosi said. The centres operating hours are Monday to Friday, between 6:00 to 18:00. The centre is closed on public holiday. The Vosloorus ECD centre is situated at 1910 Roets Drive, Extension 7 in Vosloorus. For enquiries, parents can contact Eliza Fihla (Principal) on 079 536 1032.

Monna ea lilemo li 27 o ile a ts'oaroa ka polao Ratanda Extension 8! Ho boleloa hore monna ea lilemo li 38 qalong o ne a loana le kharebe ea hae Chicago Bulls (Silver Tavern). E motona, eo e neng e le melaeloa, o ne a lelekisa kharebe ea hae ka thipa le ho mo hlaba ka nako eo. Ho boetse ho boleloa hore Melaeloa ntlheng ena o ne a ikemiselitse ho sireletsa le ho pholosa motho ea hlasetsoeng ke mosali. Kamora hore a atlehe ho pholosa motho ea hlasetsoeng, o ile a ea hekeng ea tamene. Ho boetse ho na le liqoso tse ling

tsa hore Melaeloa o ile a utloa mohoo oa batho ba neng ba le haufi le eena ba mo lemosa hore o tlo hlajoa ke mohlankana oa mofu. "Ho ile ha qala ntoa 'me ka bobeli ba ile ba hlabana. Ba Li-tshebeletso tsa tshohanyetso tsa Booki le Mapolesa ba ile ba bitsoa ketsahalo ena. Mofu o ile a netefalitsoa hore o hlokahetse ketsahalong eo hang-hang. Mapolesa a ile a fumana Melaeloa m'e hamorao a tšoaroa. Thipa e sebelisitsoeng e boetse ea fumanoe le ho nkuoa ke Mapolesa. Molaoli oa Seteishene sa Sepolesa sa Ratanda, Lt. Col MP Selota

o amehile haholo ka Bahoebi ba Liquor ba sa lateleng Molao oa Liquor oa Gauteng me' ba koala likhoebo tsa bona nako ea bona ho fapana le nako e boletsoeng ke Molao. Lt.Col Selota o boetse a lemosa barekisi bohle ba Liquor hore phallo ea Mapolesa libakeng tsa joala e tla matlafatsoa. Bao ba tla fumanoa ba tlola molao ba tla tobana le litlamorao tse mpe, esita le ho tšoaroa. Barekisi ba tšoeroeng ba tla hlaha ka pel'a Lekhotla la Linyeo mastrata oa Heidelberg haufinyane.

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Young Fighters support girl students with pads! The Economic Freedom Fighters Student Command (EFFSC) in the Sedibeng College Heidelberg Campus hosted a Sanitary Pads Drive on Wednesday, August 7. The event saw female students in the higher education institution get free sanitary pads, commemorating Womens month simultaneously.

Pick n Pay opens in Katlehong! Portia Bassiare and family stand alongside SEFA CEO Mr Molepo cut the ribbon at the launch of the Pick n Pay Bassiare Market in Katlehong. Below: MC of the event was the popular voice-over artist Wezza-That Guy.

The Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) and national retailer, Pick n Pay have partnered to launch the Bassiane Market Store, located at the Ramokonopi section in Katlehong. The local shopping square has been transformed into a fully-fledged Pick n Pay retail store. Community members crowded the official opening on Tuesday, July 30. The store is one of many township store that have been established by the partnership, seeking to promote township entrepreneurship and local economic development in communities. “Today is indeed a significant moment for Department of Small Business Development, Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) and Pick ‘n Pay, more important to Sefa because this is the first store we open funded by Sefa, the first of many more stores” said Sefa CEO Mr. Setlakalane Molepo. “This initiative seeks to address challenges that are faced by our spaza shops operating in townships, but also shops that are not operating at their maximum capacity. The main challenge pertains to locally-owned supermarkets and spaza shops competing against shops owned by foreign nationals,

is that the locals have little ability to source cheaply and the right types of products that the customer needs,” said Molepo. Mr. Molepo added that “in March 2019 Department of Small Business Development, Small Enterprise Finance Agency (Sefa) and Pick ‘n Pay resolved to pursue further the Pick ‘n Pay Market Stores programme, a Township Revitalisation programme that seeks to address challenges faced by many spaza shops operating in townships such as non-competitiveness, financial management, customer relations, technology and access to funding for stock and store face-lift” The store opening saw, Mr. Thomas Bassiane and Ms. Portia Bassiane the proud owners of the new Pick ‘n Pay Bassiane’s Market Store, employing 18 young people from within Katlehong thereby contributing to youth employment in the area. The Bassiane Market Store has been funded to the tune of R 4,7 million by Small Entreprise Finance Agency (sefa) as part to supporting Pick n Pay’s township initiative to give entrepreneurs an opportunity to run supermarkets stores through Township Revitalisation Programme.

The business loan granted to Bassiane contains a grant benefit close to a million rand. “Without funding and support to access market initiatives such as this store will not succeed, as Pick ’n Pay we grateful to with various finance institution more specifically to Sefa to help make this a reality, provide funding to promote township entrepreneurship” said Pick ‘n Pay Mr. Leon deLange “Success of this store in critical in that it can help the nearby community by providing convenience services, creating jobs and skills development” added Mr. deLange As part of the programme Pick n Pay provides in-depth mentorship and training which comprises both in-store and classroom training for both the store owners and employees. Furthermore, the strore is equipped with cutting-edge Information Technology Systems and retailing techniques to create a unique township shopping experience. Addressing the community, manager Thomas Bassiane promised the best customer service and quality product accustomed to Pick ‘n Pay customers. According to Thomas, the Bassiane Market was founded 15 years ago and it took a few months.

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New cops for EMPD!

A total of 263 new recruits were on Friday, August 23, welcomed to the City of Ekurhuleni’s Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD). The new recruits were congratulated and addressed by Executive Mayor Mzwandile Masina after a pass out parade at Germiston Stadium. “Make the city and your families proud. Above all, be guided by your conscience in terms of how you behave. Remember in this field you have to be disciplined. If you do not have discipline, you do not belong in the EMPD,” he said. Masina told the new officers that their main functions were to serve, protect and defend institutions of democracy and the communities of Ekurhuleni.

“These men and women do not have any criminal records and they should keep it that way,” he said. The new officers started the basic 18-month training for enrolment into the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department in January 2018 and completed in June 2019. The pass out parade was witnessed by members of the public as well as the family members of the recruits. The Mayor urged the recruits to maintain the discipline that saw them through the training programme and to take the opportunity of being part of the City to further their studies. The new officers will be deployed in different EMPD precincts across the metro to beef up police visibility and crime prevention, we well as enforce the law and by-laws.

Some of the newly recruited EMPD officers pose with proud family members during the Pass Out Parade at Germiston Stadium on August 23. EMPD Chief Isaac Mpiyeye handed over certificates for their 18-month training.

The Dipaleseng Local Municipality has recently appointed new Traffic Officers in the Community Safety department (under the Traffic Management Services Unit). Zanele Mkheswa, Puleng Mthimkhulu, Oupa Motsitsi and Kwanele Zulu have begun taking their duties since August 1. “We welcome them and hope they will enjoy their stay with the Council,” said the municipality.

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‘Memeza’ alarms for Ratanda elderly!

Heidelberg Mall continues its commitment to educating and upliftment the Heidelberg community and its surrounding areas. On August 8, Heidelberg Mall donated 110 personal alarms to Ratanda Old Aged Home. This is Heidelberg Mall’s second Memeza Personal Alarm Project. Memeza Community Safety, commonly referred to as “Memeza”, is a Community and Personal Safety company which was established in 2012. Their products include a personal safety alarm as well as a household/ community alarm system which aim to deter potential criminal activity and allow those who are vulnerable to feel protected. The Memeza Personal Safety Alarm alerts people when you are in trouble by making a loud siren like noise. It is a small carry on personal alarm which reaches 140 decibels when activated. The battery life lasts up to two years and can be replaced with an ordinary watch battery. The personal alarm is ideal for attaching to handbags, car keys and schoolbags.

Sedibeng District Municipality held their Council meeting on Thursday, August 1. During the sitting held at the Vereeniging Council Hall, Andiswa Mosai was appointed the new Speaker of Council. She fills the vacant position left by Melinah Gomba (now a member of Parliament). She poses on this picture with Sedibeng Council Chief Whip Cllr Assistance Mshudulu.

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Unemployment rate rises to 29%!

Mzansi’s unemployment rate has risen to 29% during the second quarter of 2019, according to figures released by Statistician General Risenga Maluleke. The latest unemployment statistics are the highest since 2008, said Maluleke, while releasing the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) – Q2; 2019. South Africa has a working age population of 38.4 million, between the ages of 15 and 64. Of

these 16.3 million were employed, 6.7 million unemployed, while 12.7 million were not economically active. During the second quarter, unemployed rose by 1.4 percentage points to 29% compared to the first quarter of 2019. “The number of unemployed persons increased by 455 000 to 6.7 million in Q2: 2019. This was in comparison to 476 000

increase experienced in Q1: 2019,” Statistics South Africa said. The South African working-age population also increased by 150 000 during this period. The report reveals that the number of discouraged work-seekers decreased by 248 000 and the other not economically active population by 77 000, resulting in the net decrease of 326 000 in the number of those who were not economically

active. Employment in the formal sector and private households declined by 49 000 each. The informal sector and agriculture on the other hand recorded increases of 114 000 and 5000, respectively. “An increase of 21 000 in the number of people in employment in the second quarter of 2019 was mainly driven by Trade, community and social services, construction and manufacturing. However, employment losses were recorded in private households, transport, mining and finance and other business services. There were approximately 10.3 million persons aged 15-24 years in Q2:2019. The percentage of young persons aged 15-24 years who were not in employment, education or training (NEET) decreased by 0.9 of a percentage point to 32.3% (3.3 million) compared to Q1. Of the 20.4 million young people aged 15-34 years, 40.3% were not in employment, education or Straining (NEET) - a decrease of 0.3 percentage points.

Have your say on the NHI Bill! INTRODUCTION OF BILL TO PARLIAMENT ENSURES FIRST STEP TO UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE FOR ALL! Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize has called for robust debate on the newly released National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. “As a department, we look forward to the robust debate that will surely come - as far as we are concerned all the hard questions only deepen our knowledge and understanding of the nation we intend to serve and sharpen our acumen for the policies we intend to implement,” said the Minister. The Bill, which was signed by Mkhize and adopted by Cabinet in July, was officially released by Parliament on Thursday, August 8. Mkihize officially announced the Bill at a special media briefing held at the Southern Sun Hotel in Tshwane. Through the NHI Bill, government seeks to fulfil its constitutional obligation to provide quality universal health care for all as envisaged in Section 27 of the Constitution and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The introduction of the Bill to Parliament begins the vigorous legislative process where the National Assembly and the National Council of

Provinces engage the Bill in pursuit of the mandates as set out by the Constitution. The Bill is based on the principle of “social solidarity” where healthcare users look after each other in times of medical need. “For too long has our health care system operated in an unsustainable and unjust manner. The public health care system shoulders the lion’s share of disease burden in this country, looking after 84% of our population with less resources than the private health system that services only 16% of the population,” said the Minister. The public engagement process encompasses 61 steps of engagement and re-engagement, including that of public consultation.

Who will be covered under the NHI?

Under the NHI, South African citizens, permanent residents, refugees, inmates, designated foreign nationals and all children will receive primary healthcare. Aslyum seekers, illegal immigrants and foreigners with no travel insurance will only receive limited cov-

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How does the NHI work?

Through the NHI, a patient will be registered as a user. Users will be required to approach primary healthcare facilities such as a clinic or general practitioner who will serve as the first level of entry to healthcare. Once at a primary healthcare facility, the healthcare practitioner will determine the level of care that is necessary for the patient and if necessary refer the patient for further treatment. Patients will receive this treatment for free but should a patient directly approach a specialist they will forfeit the free treatment and pay for the service.

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Under the bill, medical aid schemes will gradually be phased out until they ultimately cease to exist. The Health Department forecasts that the NHI will be fully implemented by 2026. Once fully implemented, the NHI will offer what is noted as “comprehensive healthcare services” but will exclude what the bill notes as “complimentary services”. Complimentary services will include health services such as cosmetic surgeries. Through the complimentary services cover, medical aid schemes will still be able to provide healthcare that is not covered under the NHI. “The Medical Aid industry will have no trouble adapting to the changing environment, as they have successfully done in the past, by developing financial products and services that provide complementary cover.

“All citizens will benefit from high quality health care without the burden of out of pocket expenses.” said Dr. Mkhize.

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Samsung Electronics will continue to take Grade 10-12 learners doing electrical technology to their academy in Midrand for additional training on a weekly basis. Learners will be exposed to the latest technology in electronics. Over the past three years, the department has launched eight schools of specialisation. Lesufi said 35 schools of specialisation are also on the cards for 2022.

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Elishama Ministries host Womens Convention at Ratanda Hall!

On Womens day (August 9), the Elishama Ministries invited women from all walks of life to come and pray for the nation during their annual Womens Convention. The event was dedicated to devotion to the Word of God, including sermons from the leader of Elishama Ministries Apostle Valashiya and Reverend Rojie from Revival Ministries. The event was a special day for the guests, who also included the senior citizens of Ratanda. Lesedi Local Municipality Chief Whip, Cllr Themba Mtshonyane also attended the ceremony and joined in handing over much needed relief to the people from the community. The Womens Convention was meant to revive the women through the Word of God, teaching about Jesus, “The light of the World…”(John 8:12)

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Fighting drug abuse requires a multi-sectoral approach, writes Phetoho Maja

Read the “Manual” book of Life! We all got problems. So what makes you so special? I have to frankly speak the truth, and this we know quite well. “We know that we are of God and the whole world lies under the inﬂuence of the wicked one.” (1 John 5:19) How can things function without instruction? Can you play competitive sport if there were no rules? Can a tool or machinery work without knowledge of how it is used? No! Ao how do we expect to live a life reﬂecting of Godly ways if we do not know the way? The Bible is the ultimate ‘instructional manual’ for a better live in this world full of bad. But it gets worse for those who are ignorant to God’s instructional manual and live life with no conscience. We need to start reading this manual book of life so we can know what to do and how to do it. For example, the ways of how children

must always obey their parents and how couples should love each other is written. (Ephesians chapter 5 and 6). The Ten Commandments are another set of rules from God (Exodus chapter 20). The stories in the Bible teach us many valuable lessons in life and how faith keeps us alive and living well. The manual is not only for Christians only, but for all people seeking a true way of living. “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly; He guards the paths of justice, and preserves the way of His saints.” (Proverbs 2:5-8) When we stop relying on our own understanding of how life must be lived and turn to the ‘Manual’ book of life, then ‘you will walk safely in your way, and your foot will not stumble. (Proverbs 3:23). Bongnkosi in Bergsig

Be grateful for Democracy South Africans! South Africa is a country with great people, compared to other African countries it is the only country with abundance of multiracial, multi ethnic and diverse society. This was not achieved in a day, rather it came over a long period of time. Looking back to the days of freedom fighters seeking refuge in other countries where they encountered societal diﬀerences. This has led to accepting various cultures and seeing everybody as one. Modern day South Africa has witnessed less racial discrimination since the dawn of Democracy back in 1994, but has seen a growth in xenophobia towards foreign nationals living with them. It is sad to say that the newer generation that did not witness the struggle for freedom, and are instead enjoying the benefits of the struggle. The youth engage themselves in activities that negatively aﬀect the society. A protest led by today’s generation of young people has led to burning of schools, clinics and other important things that people never had in the past. A typical example was the burning of sections of the Law Library at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The library is one of the most expensive investment in any civilized society, although less celebrated. This is institution that builds people from a life of ignorance to thriving using knowledge. Locally, libraries and halls have been destroyed. Let us compare this to the activities of the government recently in South Africa, in particular, the raids of shops in the Johannesburg CBD. This shows that there is need for the government to use discretion when dealing with foreign nationals living in South Africa.

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It is true that are illegal activities are being carried out by some foreign nationals in the country, but that does not mean that all South Africans are saints. A high level of intelligence is needed in handling these issues like crime, which I believe South Africa has in place. Racist comments made by United States President Donald Trump since entering The White House, has led to the killing of so many foreign nationals in that country. Another factor that needs to be considered is service delivery protests in communities. Some foreign nationals are victims of these incidents, whereas their anger of the lack of services received must be directed at government. Sometimes this is not enough for the angry mobs. Why must foreign nationals share the pain of losing with them? This country has many ways to deal with issues in government and these are not being used. Things like petitions, legal systems and the Constitution can be used. Another example is some in the society complain that foreign nationals must start paying when using public health facilities (hospitals and clinics). It is important for South Africans to understand that some of the doctors working at these hospitals are foreign nationals, and there are still many foreign doctors South Africa that couldn’t get a job at the hospitals because they cannot get permanent residency. Access to health care, citizenship and human rights are allowed to all who live in South Africa, event foreign nationals. Xenophobia ends when people realize that this country belongs to all who live in it. - Mr. J in Heidelberg

he problem of drug abuse is still affecting many young people in South Africa, irrespective of the interventions by government. This is mainly attributed to issues related to youth unemployment, dysfunctional social relationships, suicidal tendencies, mental illness and even lower life expectancy. Poverty and a lack of opportunities for social and economic emancipation has led to young people to become involved in the drug supply chain. According to the World Drug Report 2018, about 275 million people worldwide, which is roughly 5.6 percent of the global population, used drugs at least once. The report further states that most of those users suffered from drug use disorders, meaning that their drug use was harmful to the point where they needed treatment. The prevalence and abuse of drugs in South Africa, specifically in Gauteng, has reached epidemic levels and according to the Gauteng City Region (GCR) Anti-Substance Abuse Social Movement, the matter of substance abuse if not attended to, can lead to a calamity of disastrous proportions for the economy. The Gauteng Department of Social Development is leading the implementation of the social movement to augment the current efforts of Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) to curb the scourge of substance abuse. In her maiden Budget Vote at the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, Social Development MEC Thuliswa Nkabinde-Khawe said the province is increasingly becoming vulnerable to the problem of substance abuse and illicit trafficking. “To this end, and in line with the National Review process of the National Drug Master Plan, we will be relaunching Part 2 of the GCR Anti-Substance Abuse Social Movement, which will be preceded by the launch of the new GCR Anti-Substance Abuse Strategy,” said the MEC. She further stated that strengthening supply reduction,

demand reduction, and harm reduction, requires an integrated approach from different sectors to ensure effective rehabilitation services and that service users are equipped with skills so that they survive beyond their treatment. The department will be relaunching the anti-substance abuse social movement in September, and three (3) centres of excellence will be unveiled in Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg and Sedibeng. According to World Health Organization (WHO), roughly 450 000 people died because of drug use in 2015. Of those deaths, 167 750 were directly associated with drug use disorders, mainly overdoses. The South African Community Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (SACENDU) report 2017 states that a total of 3 412 patients were admitted for treatment in Inpatient Treatment Centres across Gauteng between the period (July – December 2017). Statistically, the report states that dagga remains high at 32 per cent, followed by alcohol 22%, heroin 20%, CAT 14%, Tik 8%, nyaope and crack cocaine at 4 per cent respectively. Indeed, the fight against substance abuse requires a collective effort, all sectors should play their part. Government and civil society organisations should continue implementing drug policies that will achieve a balanced and integrated approach between supply, demand and harm reduction. Phetoho Maja works as a Communication Oﬃcer at the Gauteng Department of Social Development

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The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture appeared before the Select Committee on Education, Technology and Arts and Culture to brief the committee on the 2019/2020 annual performance and budgets of the departments of Sport and Recreation and Arts and Culture for the 2019/20 finan-

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cial year on Wednesday (July 24) in Parliament. The committee have welcomed the budget vote for its 40% budget allocation for the development of schools sports and enquired about the department’s mechanisms to ensure that this allocation is correctly spent.

Umphathiswa uhalalisele amaqembu amabili wesizwe!

Umphathiswa wezeMidlalo, ubuCiko namaSiko,UMnumzane u-Nathi Mthethwa udlulise amazwi okubonga eqenjini le-Banyana Banyana nama-Bhokobhoko ngokunqoba ngempelasonto edlule emdlalweni yabo. Iqembu lethu lebhola likanobhutshuzwayo labesifazane(i-Banyana Banyana) ngeSonto eledlule, bakwazile ukuvikela isicoco sabo sendebe ye-COSAFA Cup ngokubhaxabula izimbangi zabo i-Zambia ngenqaku elinye eqandeni enkundleni i-Wolfson Stadium e-Port Elizabeth. Ngamaqhinga namasu akhonjiswe umqeqeshi wabo uNksz Desiree El-

lis ukwazile ukuveza ubuchule bakho bekhethelo bakwazile ukuzibamba ziqine kwaze kwakhala indweba yokugcina. Ekupheleni komqhudelwano weCOSAFA Cup, umdlalo uphele ngo 1-0 kunqoba i-Banyana Banyana, lokhu okubenza babe ngoshampeni amahlandla amathathu. Kwezebhola lombhoxo eSalta, eArgentina, iqembu lakuleli lombhoxo libhaxabule kabi iqembu lase-Argentina ngamanqaku angama-46-13 ukube banqobe isicoco se-Rugby Championship trophy. Iqembu lama-Springboks lagcina ukunqoba lesi sicoco eminyakeni

elishumi eyedlule , ngonyaka ka2009. "Ngithanda ukuhalalisela amaqembu esizwe wakuleli ngokwenza kahle kwezombhoxo nakunobhutshuzwayo ngokulandelana kwawo. Ukudlala kahle kwe-Banyana Banyana kube yindaba egudwini njengoba lengqophamlando yenzeke ngenyanga yabesibhuda ukulwisana nalo lonke uhlobo lokuhlukumeza kwabesifazane kanye nezingane. Loku kunqoba kuzohamba ibanga elide ukusiza njengesikhali sokukhombisa ubumnene kusetshenziswa ezemidlalo futhi badinga uxhaso lwethu oluphelele. I-Banyana Banyana ibe ngelinye lamaqembu

Ntseki o nka mosebetsi oa mokoetlisi oa Bafana! Kamora seboka sa Komiti ea Boholo ea SAFA ka Moqebelo oa la 3 Phato, Mokhatlo oa Bolo oa Libapali oa Afrika Boroa (SAFA) o thabetse ho latela likeletso tse tsoang ho Komiti ea Boholo, 'me o khethile Molefi Ntseki hore e be Mokoetlisi oa Nako ea Sehlopha sa Naha sa Bafana Bafana ka phello hanghang. Ka lebaka la hore Ntseki o bile le Bafana Bafana nako e telele joale, ho ile ha utloahala hore molemong oa ho tsoela pele, 'me a fuoa lintlha

tse tlang ka Loetse, Ntseki o loketsoe ho latela le motheo o behiloeng ke Mokoetlisi Baxter, ea itokolotseng ka Labohlano la 2 Phato. Ntseki, mokoetlisi oa mehleng oa (u17), ke seithuti se kenelletseng sa Pono ea SAFA ea 2022, ea bileng le karolo le lihlopha tsohle tsa naha lilemong tse 'maloa tse fetileng, ho tloha ho banna ba u20 hammoho le lihlopha tsa basali tsa Banyana Banyana le tsa u17. Mabapi le phetoho e sa feleng, Komiti ea Boholo ea SAFA e entse qeto ea ho

khetha sehlopha sa mabitso seo mabitso a sona a tla tsoa har'a beke, ho nka mokoetlisi e mocha oa hlooho ea sehlopha sa Bafana Bafana. “Le ha e le boikemisetso ba rona ho sebelisa maiteko a rona a matle ho rarolla taba ea mokoetlisi oa Bafana Bafana bofelong ba khoeli, re tlameha ho utloisisa hore ka litaba tsena, ho kenyelletsa lipuisano tse thata le phetoho e ka bang teng, ka hona ha se kamehla ho leng bonolo ho rarolla litaba tse joalo ka nako e khuts'oane,” ho boletse SAFA.

asafufusayo kwelinabhutshuzwayo labesibhuda njengoba bezikhandla ekusunguleni uhla lwamaqembu azoqhudelana ndawonye. "Njengeqembu eselimnkantshubomvu lebhola lombhoxo (elidume ngama-Bhokobhoko) njengoba bazobe begadulisana neqembu lase-Argentina ekhaya ngoMgqibelo belungiselela umqhudelwano wendebe yomhlaba yombhoxo ezobe ibanjelwe ezweni lase-Japani. Ngingasho ngingangabazi ukuthi njengoba sebeqalile ukuthela izithelo ezinhle bengabe besabheka emuva, kumele bazibambe ziqine.....IHLOM'IHLASELE, "Kuphetha u-Mthethwa.