eMapepeza issue 18

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23-30 JUNE 2017 City Of Ekurhuleni

LESEDI MAYOR’S S.O.M.A

AMASU OKUPHEPHA KULOBUSIKA

Municipality unveils 2017/18 plans and budget

Ungavumeli umlilo shabalalalise yonke impahla yakho!

TSHEPO 1 MILLION

Gauteng launches mass youth empowerment programme

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Association and networking plays a vital role in our lives. As much as we have good plans for our lives, aspire to become great and achieve more for ourselves together with our loved ones; and yet we still spend most of our times with people who do not hold similar values as us. When we read content daily that do not represent who we aspire to be or doesn’t add value to our lives, then we will end up not achieving what we have planned.

BOXING AT EMPERORS

MURDER SUSPECT ARRESTED AT WORK!

On Monday morning (June 5), SAPS Sergeant Lipson Mabotha and Constable Eric Matumane were patrolling around Ratanda when they received a complaint from community service centre about a person found lying in the yard.

On arrival at Mbele Street, police found a 37 year old man lying with a stab wound on his back.

Upon investigation a man was arrested for the murder in Heidelberg while the suspect was at work. Through the assistance of the community, Ratanda Saps would like to applaud the assistance of the community.

LESEDI SOMA 2017

24 VEHICLE TESTING STOLEN IN LENASIA, FOUND IN RATANA! STATIONS MUST CLOSE SHOP!

On Monday, June 19, three suspects aged 22 to 23 were arrested for being in possession of a hijacked motor vehicle by Ratanda police.

Constable Philani Juta and Constable Daniel Suping were patrolling in the central areas of the township, when they noticed and grey Opel car with no registration at Protea Road.

Police managed to stop and ask about the vehicle registration and searched the car’s records.

Upon investigation;, the vehicle was tested positive with Lenasia SAPS as being hijacked.

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Articles submitted for publication must deal with issues, not personalities.

“The 24 testing stations have failed to comply with relevant regulations relating to the installation of play detectors and wheel mass meters capable of being linked to brake testers,” said Vadi.

Vadi added that the testing equipment is also necessary to calculate brake require-

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Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Ismail Vadi, announced that the Department has suspended the licenses of 24 private and public Vehicle Testing Stations (VTS) in the province.

He emphasised that such administrative action was necessary to improve road safety and to ensure that tested vehicles are in roadworthy condition.

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Apostle Paul warns the Corinthian Church that as much as they are prayerful and filled with the Holy Spirit, they must preserve their good character by choosing the right company. We therefore read to follow this teaching. Choose your company based on your aspirations and life goals today, choose to hang around with people who will challenge you to become the best you can be, read books and consume content that will inform, encourage and edifies you.

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ments on vehicles and provide embark on Phase 2 of its operations, which will involve a printed report.

Provincial Monitors conductThe Department had initially ing physical verification of identified 46 non-compliant another 52 of the registered Vehicle Test Stations, how- Vehicle Testing Stations in the ever, after conducting inspec- province. This implies that adtions, 24 stations have re- ditional non-complying Vehicle Testing Stations may be ceived suspension notices. suspended in future.

The TS5 suspension notices are served in terms of the Na- The following stations have tional Road Traffic Act (1996), been suspended: the Constitution and relevant provisions of the Promotion Global Clearwater, Global of Administrative Justice Act Mayfair, Motorcity, Booysens, Orlando, Global Martindale, (2000).

Vadi indicated that the De- Global Vereeniging, Kenmare partment will be willing to lift 2, Gauteng, Global Autocity, the suspensions once the said River Park, Global Edenvale, Vehicle Testing Stations can Roete 23, VTS SA PTA West, prove that the required equip- Global Randburg, Meyerton, Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, ment has been installed.

Sandton, Randburg, Waltloo, The Department also an- Carletonville, Centurion and nounced that it will now Heidelberg.

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This is an important question that cannot remail unanswered, in one way or another we all have some kind of association; be it at work, home, social media, television, chuch etc.

COPS BUST A DEALER USING TIP-OFF!

On Tuesday morning, June 20 Ratanda Crime Prevention Unit Constable Philani Juta and Constable Daniel Suping arrested a 23 year old man for dealing in drugs.

Police received information from the residents at there is a man selling drugs and dagga at Mohale Street in Ratanda extension 7.

The police would like to thank the community for assisting with information and encourage reporting all crimes happening around them.

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Step Up 2 A Start Up IV programme launch on 6 July at The Ballroom at Montecasino, with special addresses by Lindiwe Zulu, Minister of Small Business Development and David Makhura, Premier of Gauteng, as well as International Guest Speaker Robert Kiyosaki, Author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. First launched in 2014, this is a programme that promotes Entrepreneurship, titled “STEP UP 2 A START UP – think big, start small, act now”.

The programme aims to inspire and educate school-going learners about the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and the exciting opportunities that exist therein. Ultimately, the purpose is to assist in growing the much- needed entrepreneurial skills base amongst youth, thereby reducing the high levels of youth unemployment in South Africa.

The programme is presented in an 80 minute feature-film at cinemas which have been strategically selected for their convenience and accessibility for the learners.

Over 250 000 TVET certificates ready for collection!

The Department of Higher Education and Training says over 250 000 National Certificate Vocational NC (V) for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges have been administered and cleared

by UmalusI. Department spokesperson Madikwe Mabotha said the department has been working tirelessly in collaboration with college management, the State Information and Technology Authority (SITA) and the quality assurer Umalusi in a massive mop up project to clear outstanding NC (V) certificates for TVET colleges going as far back as 2007.

“Since last year, the department has managed to process and release large volumes of pending NC (V) certificates on a weekly basis to

colleges. So far over 250 000 certificates have been administered and cleared by Umalusi,” said Mabotha.

Furthermore, Mabotha said, all the November 2016 TVET college examination results have been certified in accordance with national policy requirements for the issuing of certificates within three months of the publication of results.

These exclude additional certificates that are still pending due to procedural irregularities such as data capturing errors and authentication of identity numbers and other personal information.

“All the backlog and current certificates have since been dispatched and distributed to in-

dividual TVET colleges. Students are advised to approach their colleges to verify the availability of their certificates and, if not available to immediately lodge queries with college management.

“Colleges are expected to immediately report queries on certificates directly to the department for further investigation, where after affected students will be notified by their respective colleges on the outcome of their queries,” Mabotha said.

Meanwhile, Mabotha said that the department has made substantial progress in a parallel project initiated to accelerate the issuing of outstanding National Diplomas, and it is expected that all applications received up until 31 March 2017 will be finalised no later than the end of July 2017.

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Township Tourism Awareness initiative scheduled to take place in Ratanda, the session is aimed at township and inner-city Tourism SMME’s to deeply understand the economic opportunities in existence and gain insight on how to access these opportunities.

The Session is scheduled as follows: Date: Tuesday, 27thJune 2017 Time: 09h00 Venue: Ratanda New Hall There will be presentations from the Gauteng Tourism Authority/GTA (Gauteng Department of Economic Development) on SMME & Skills Development, Gauteng Treasury on Central Supplier Database (CSD), Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP) on Financial & Non Financial Support and the National Department of Tourism (NDT) on the Tourism Incentive Programme (TIP) RSVP to Palesa Tsele on 016 492-0056 or send her Email: Palesat@lesedi.gov.za

The City of Ekurhuleni, together with its partners host the Ekurhuleni Youth Economic Summit and Careeer Expo Young people are encouaged to bring along their CVs and register on the Ekurhuleni unemployment database. This database is used by the City to draw beneficiaries for business opportunities, internships, learnerships and Youth Readiness Placement Programmes.

Date: 5 to 7 July 2017-06-30 Time: 08h00 until 15h00 Venue: Birchwood Hotel and O.R Tambo Conference Centre, 14 Viewpoint Road, Boksburg For more information please contact: Kgopotso Tlharipe on 011 999 7981 or Koketso Mnguni on 011 999 1723

ENVIRONMENT RESOURCE CENTRE NOW OPEN IN WATTVILLE! EVERYONE will now enjoy access to a state of the art environment technological equipment at the O.R Tambo Environmental Education Centre in Wattville.

Ekurhuleni’s Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Environment and Waste Management Services Cllr Ndosi Shongwe officially declared the centre open to the public particularly school children on Thursday, June 08.

The environmental resources centre is adorned with hi-tech educational equipment such as the Science and Technology and Environment interactive equipment with plug in sound devices meant for assisting learners with MMC Ndosi Shongwe interacting with Sanele Nkabinde a grade eight learner from F.A Mamkele High School in Wat- their school research work. tville while testing the environment technology equipment during the launch of the O.R Tambo Environmental Education “Our daily existence is dependent on the environment; it is thereCentre

fore our responsibility to protect it by utilising the globally standardized technological equipment.

The resources in this centre are meant to assist our children with their school projects and easy interaction with the environment directly for experiments,” said the MMC. The centre built inside the O.R Tambo Precinct is geared towards giving an out of classroom experience for learners studying natural science in schools with classrooms and laboratories designed for lectures and hands-onexperiments.

Residents are encouraged to visit the centre to learn on herb garden, participate on the outdoor learning activities and indigenous games.

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Ubusika isikhathi sonyaka esiletha amakhaza ashubisa umnkantsha okwenza imizimba ingakutholi ukuphumula. Lesi sikhathi sonyaka lapho khona izitshalo ezikhula ehlobo ziqala ukoma bese ziba sengozini yokuthi zingabaseka.

Ukusha kwemizi namaqele kujwayelekile kulesisikhathi, eminye imililo yenziwa ngamabomu, eminye ngephutha bese kuthi enye yenzeka kunganakelele. Lamakloba amalangabi angabhubhisa yonke impahla yasendlini ngaphambili kokufika kwabacimimililo. Isisi sasemililo siqukethe intuthu ebulalayo ebizwa nge-Carbon monoxide neHydrogen Cyanide ezibulalayo uma uhisheke endaweni evalelekile, loku okungabeka encupeni impilo katho neyabantu osondele nabo. Imililo

iyinsakavukela umchilo wesidwaba kuwo wonke umuntu ngalesi sikhathi sonyaka.

Ubusika buletha into ehlukile mayelala nezokuphepha njengaba kuseyinselelo kuwo wonke umuntu ikakhulukazi abahlala emikhukhwini njengoba besebenzisa izinto ezisheshe zibambe umlilo ukwakha izindlu zabo. Nemikhukhu yabo yakhiwe yasondelana okwenza ukuthi uma kusha owodwa umkhukhu, umlilo uqothe imbokode nesisekelo kuyo yonke indawo.

Abashayeli bezimoto bzothola besengozini enkulu abahlangabezana nayo ngenxa yenthuthu abayihogelayo uma behamba emigwaqeni engothelawayeka yakuleli. Ubungozi obukhulu ukuvunguza komoya onamandla okwenza abashayeli nabantu

abahamba ngezinyawo bazithole beshayisiwa izimoto ngenxa yalesisimo.

Eminye imililo ibangelwa ukubhema, izintambo ezihlubekile zikagesi, ukuxhuma imishini kagesi oluvuthayo eduze komlilo, izindlela okuphekwa ngazo, indlela yokuzifundumeza nokunye nje okujwayelekile. i-Mapepeza kanye leMnyango weziMhlekelele neZimo eziPhuthumayo wase-Ekurhuleni uthanda ukundlulisa lesisixwayiso ukuthu abantu beqaphele amazinga okushisa okungasese kwenzakale lokho okudala imililo yequbula.

Ukuphepha kwezomlilo ikhokha okubewa phambili ekusindiseni izimpilo nezakhiwo kulesisikhathi sonyaka.

“Ungavumeli umlilo shabalalalise yonke impahla yakho!”

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GAUTENG INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT BRINGS HOPE TO YOUNG PEOPLE! 41 years since 1976 translated into youth skilling and job creation.

With 2016 being declared the year of Oliver Tambo, who once said “a country that does not take care of its youth has no future”, the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development (GDID) commemorates this year’s Month with pride knowing that its programmes are contributing towards youth employment opportunities and skills development for thousands of young people in Gauteng.

Millions of rands are spent every year on building infrastructure and bringing services to various communities and more than 2 800 young people of Gauteng, spread across the province have benefitted in the last financial year alone through their participation in programmes such as the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), National Youth Service(NYS) and Zivuseni.

the large numbers of unskilled and unemployable young people who have not yet enjoyed the benefits of economic growth and development.

EPWP, NYS and Zivuseni programmes ensure that young people are roped in to earn income whilst developing trade skills.The emphasis is on artisan training in the building and construction trades so that participants are able to continue in that line with the skills and qualifications they have obtained in these programmes.

In order to demonstrate the quality of these interventions, GDID has gone further and established SMME support centres for young people who have shown great potential and aptitude for business, who upon completing their This decision by government to initiate special interven- EPWP, NYS and Zivuseni programmes, are able to take the tion programme has proven to be an effective response to skilling to the next higher level and create a better future the new struggles faced by the current youth generation; for themselves. which is high levels of youth unemployment and lack of proper and sufficient skills.

The Construction Contact Centres (CCC) established and This calculated intervention by government is making a managed by the department, in partnership with the Condifference in the lives of many young people in Gauteng. struction Industry Development Board (CIDB), offers a It has created opportunities for many young people to par- full range of advisory, certification, registration, training ticipate in voluntary service and skills development for services – particularly for CIDB level 1 to 4 emerging conyoung people. tractors.

Through the implementation and coordination of the The CCC’s core mandate involves assisting small and Expanded Public Works Programme, GDID is enhanc- emerging contractors from previously disadvantaged ing youth participation in the economy. This is one of a groups involves, access to finance and credit, access to number of government initiatives aimed at bridging the work opportunities, skills development, training and gap between Gauteng’s growing mainstream economy and mentorship as well as information and advice.

LESEDI STATE OF THE MUNICIPALITY ADDRESS 2017 The Mayor of Lesedi has spoken. Cllr Lerato Maloka unveiled the State of The Municipality Address (SOMA) in front of a packed hall in Heidelberg, where the community joined councillors and stakeholders to listen to the plans made by the local government.

Special guest included Sedibeng District Municipality mayor Busisiwe Modisakeng, district speaker Melina Gomba and PSL football player Lebohang Maboe amongst others.

Guests were treated to a parade from the Tshwane Metro Police Department and members of the Lesedi Fire Department. A busy part of the main street of Heidelberg, Voortrekker road, was closed to allow the parade to proceed free from the traffic around the hall. This attracted the residents around the precinct to witness the spectacle from the Lesedi Fire and Traffic departments.

The SOMA was opened by speaker Cllr Mluleki Nkosi, who thanked the council leader and the entire municipality in completing the cycle of the IDP (Integrated Development Plan) and Budget of Lesedi by hosting this event. He also set the stage for the executive mayor to address the people of Lesedi.

The theme of this year’s address is “The year of Oliver Tambo to explore developmental potential growing from small to big” was mentioned by the mayor.

Inspired by the struggle and sacrifices of young people during the June 16 1976 uprisings, the mayor expressed her gratitude for their contribution to the liberation of black South Africans from the Apartheid regime.

Another note of motivation, a poem by Maya Angelou called ‘I Rise’ was recited by the mayor saying: “Out of the huts of history's shame I rise Up from a past that's rooted in pain I rise I'm a black ocean, leaping and wide, Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear I rise.”

Top of her speech was the Mayor condemning all killings and abuse of the vunerable groups in society.

The Namola safety app was promoted by the executive mayor: “The Namola app interfaces with a local alarm manufacturer allows poorer households in the community to benefit from the same crime-fighting technology as the more fortunate.

This technology is another example of how technology is being introduced that seek to protect the vulnerable women. This system has dramatically improved police dispatch times and accountability. It is the world's first “Uber for Police” system.

I am pleading with all women to download this app.”

Cllr Maloka emphasized the Municipality’s role in the Gauteng government’s programme for massempowerment of young people. “Our contribution in the Tshepo 1000 000 will be to organize the participation and involvement of the youth in all skills trainings and ensure mainstreaming. We will work very close with the provincial government to benefit our youth in the Gauteng at work programmes amongst other things,” she said.

Highlights of the State of The Municipality Address (SOMA) for the 2017/18 financial year are: - The 2017/18 financial budget for Lesedi is R837 million - All community services tariff will increase as of July 2017 with only 6.4%.

- The expanding construction work in Kwazanzele phase 2 and Impumelelo ext 3 will start in 2018, while the Obed Nkosi will start soon lead by ERWART on Lesedi’s behalf where an amount of 5.8 million will be spent.

- The municipality has a budget of R42 million on Indigent relief.

- There is perpetual and exponential increase in the number of indigents. Through the Executive Mayor’s Indigent recruitment drive, there were 5100 applications, and approvals will take place in due course.

- Aiming to listen, understand and build common approach to problems faced by Lesedi communities the mayor will continue the Operation Thuthukisa programme, supported by the Gauteng’s Ntirhisano outreach campaign.

Some of the developmental projects of Lesedi included: 1. Upgrading the Jameson Park Substation spending R1,8 million 2. R6 million will be spend on Energy Efficiency Projects 3. Relocation of Electrical Meters at Impumelelo 4. Installation of High Mast Lights for the amount of R1,05 million 5. Upgrading of Jameson Park Substation for R1,8 million 6. Upgrading of Water Pipeline at Vischkuil at the amount of R8 million 7. R16 million for the Replacement of Water Asbestos pipes in Heidelberg CBD 8. Upgrading of Floating Roof Reservoir at H/berg X23 at the amount of R4 million.

9. Upgrading of Kwazenzele Sewer Plant at the amount of R10 mlillion and Upgrading of Devon Sewer Plant for R2,5 million.

12. Construction of Roads & Storm water at Impumelelo for R12 million 13. R4 million to be spent in Jameson Park for development of roads and R15 million for Ratanda extension 1, 3&6.

14. R1,5 million will be spent on the Installation of a Dual Purpose Library at Kwazenzele and, 15. The reconstruction of Impumelelo Library for R9 million.

17. Sport Facility in Heidelberg Extension 23 for R15 million.

18. Reconstruction of Impumelelo council offices at R1, 8 million.

19. Construction of Devon ECD Centre at R18 million and the construction of the Lesedi Centre for vulnerable women and children at R49 million.

20. About R5 million has been put aside for resealing of Roads in the municipality.

21. R2 million budgeted to establish a fully fledged customer care center, to be located at the Heidelberg Civic Hall.

This project will be closely monitored by the Mayor and the speaker to ensure the call centre agents are aligned to the ‘Batho Pele’ principles.

Concluding her address, the executive mayor called for Lesedi residents to rise and participate in growing the potential of the municipality from small to big.

SARS makes 2017 tax season easier with eFiling!

The 2017 tax season will open for individuals on 1 July, and SARS has released some handy tips and information to make the process pain free for taxpayers.

In preparation for tax season, taxpayers can start gathering all the supporting documents that are needed to submit tax returns.

These documents include IRP5/IT3(a) certificates from one’s employer or pension fund; IT3(b) certificates for investment returns, medical aid contribution certificates and receipts; bank account details as well as retirement annuity fund certificates.

Those who use eFiling to submit their tax returns will be able to do so when tax season opens on Saturday, 1 July, while those who file their returns at South African Revenue Service (SARS) branches will be able to do so from 3 July onwards. If you are a registered taxpayer and have forgotten your 10-digit tax number, you can easily find it on your IRP5 form or on the SARS Income Tax workpage on eFiling if you're a registered eFiler.

For those who want to switch to eFiling from manual filing, they can register for eFiling on https://secure.sarsefiling.co.za/loggedon_default.

asp?reg=1.

If taxpayers need help eFiling, they can click on the Help-You-eFile icon and a SARS agent will help them.

The revenue service has advised taxpayers who will be filing their returns at branches to bring all documents applicable, as well as the original proof of identity such as an ID, passport or driver’s licence.

In addition to preparing to file their returns, taxpayers must check that details on their IRP5 form -- which discloses the total employment remuneration earned for the year of assessment and the total deductions -- is correct before attempting to submit the return.

The same verification also applies to medical aid contribution certificates.

Not everyone needs to submit an income tax return to SARS if the total salary earned during 1 March 2016 to 29 February 2017 for the 2016/2017 year of assessment is not more than R350 000 (before tax). This is provided that you only have one employer. However if you have two employers or income sources e.g. late spouse/partner pension income,

exam markings income, rental income and moonlighting income among others, you will need to file, even if the total is still under R350 000.

Accurate claims

The revenue service has urged taxpayers to ensure that they have the correct documents and proof for every claim they make.

This is by using only information and figures that reflect on supporting documents as well as using only the amounts reflected on contribution certificates (retirement annuity fund, income protection scheme, medical aid etc).

SARS has also urged taxpayers to make sure they keep an accurate logbook and do not fabricate kilometres travelled or inflate the value of vehicles.

Honesty on returns

Taxpayers should also remember that overstating the number of dependants or expenses for medical claims is a criminal offence.

In addition, taxpayers should not overstate their out of pocket medical expenses, as SARS will ask for receipts.

Deadlines

The deadline for non-provisional and provisional taxpayers submitting their tax returns manually through the post or at a SARS branch drop box is 27 September 2017.

Meanwhile, the deadline for non-provisional taxpayers submitting their returns via eFiling or electronic filing at a SARS branch is 24 November 2017.

The deadline for provisional taxpayers using eFiling is 31 January 2018.

Beware of Scams

Taxpayers should not be fooled by scams asking for their personal information, as SARS will not request a taxpayer’s banking details in any communication received via post, email or SMS. The revenue service will not send taxpayers any hyperlinks to other websites, including those of banks.

However for the purpose of telephonic engagement and authentication purposes, SARS will verify your personal details.

Should taxpayers require further assistance, they can call the SARS Contact Centre on 0800 00 7277 or visit their nearest SARS branch.

GAUTENG CELEBRATES YOUTH MONTH! The Gauteng Provincial Government hosted the biggest youth expo yet, which took place for two weeks in the month of June. The Nasrec Expo Centre was transformed into am empowerment expo which featured a range of companies and entertainment. During the month-long celebration, the Gauteng government also launched the youth empowerment programme aimed at creating mass employment, skills and entrepreneurship opportunities called Tshepo 1 Million.

Partner companies that have committed to the Tshepo 1 million programme were represented by their respective leadership figures, who signed alongside Gauteng Premier David Makhura.

From top to bottom: ABSA/Barclays Africa, FNB, Gijima I.T, Harambee Gauteng Roads & Transport MEC Vadi officially opens the Youth Expo Youth Employment Accelerator, Media 24, Primestars, Regenesys Busi- 9 June to the excitement of many young people who came to witness. ness School, University of Johannesburg.

Young entrepreneurs and creatives were given a platform to market and sell their goods at the Gauteng Youth Expo at Nasrec Expo Centre. Left: Smegs Brand SA are a fashion designers and own a range of brands and couture. Right: Creatives Lebohang (drummaker), Molefe (designer) and Tshepiso (beadwork) show off their crafted items at the Tshepo 1 million exhibition stands.

Lesedi Sports Council chairperson Disco Phadime visited the exchibition stands at the Gauteng Youth Expo.

Gauteng Gambling Board marketing team receive their copy of Mapepeza while giving valuable information to young people.

A march to was lead by Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi to commemorate the sacrifices of the youth of 1976. The community of Soweto came in large numbers, which had people of all ages that call.

Gauteng MEC Faith Mazibuko poses with the mother of the late Hector Peterson on June 16 Youth Day celebrations at Nasrec.

Rapper Nasty C was one of many entertainers at the Youth Expo in Gauteng.

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EMM FIREFIGHTERS CONQUER COMRADES! City of Ekurhuleni Athletic club members from Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) passionately participated in an up-run Comrade Ultra Marathon 2017 from Durban to Pietermaritzburg Kwa- Zulu Natal.

Eight male firefighters and a female firefighter qualified this year’s ultimate race.

They all participated in various qualifying marathons around the country to be part of this year’s Comrade Marathon.

The rose amongst them being Enie Manzine based at the Palm

Ridge Fire Station, was running her ninth comrade race and managed to complete it within 05 hours 30 minutes. She received her Bill Rowen medal adding to the tally she acquired already.

Six others completed the race and received their hard-earned medals as well except Senior District Manager Willem Weideman based in Edenvale Fire Station who unfortunately due to sport injuries sustained during the race, had to pull out at Polly Shorts.

McDonald Ngoepe based in Zonkizizwe Fire Station, unfortunately he couldn`t participate in

this year`s marathon due to sport injuries sustained during the qualifying 42 kilometres race in Benoni earlier before the Comrade marathon. Darius Ndlamlendze also from Zonkizizwe Fire Station completed the race but he was out of cut off time of twelve hours.

The department has extended its sincere appreciations to the staff members showing the interest in participating in all sporting codes moreover the Comrade Ultra Marathon without compromising their soul responsibilities of preserving the life and Properties within the City.

City of Ekurhuleni Athletic club members, Willem Weideman from Edenvale Fire Station, Jim Mafelela Khoza from Nigel Fire Station, Enie Manzini from Southern Region EMS Palm Ridge, Papi Msimango from Eastern RegionDisaster Centre, Thabo Calip Mogole from Rynfield Fire Station, Dennis Siphiwe Ngobese from Leon Ferreira Fire Station, Thabo Elliot Matjila from Olifantsfontein Fire Station, Darius Ndlamlendze and McDonald Ngoepe both from Zonkizizwe Fire Station and the team`s mentor Edwin Makhubo from Leon Ferreira Fire Station squatting

‘The Rock’ Khonco is unstoppable!

At Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, Simphiwe Khonco retained his IBO strawweight belt for the second time with a lopsided twelve round unanimous decision over Filipino Lito Dante.

The scores were 119-109 twice and 118-110.

Khonco controlled the fight from the start, outboxing the challenger from start to finish. His defence and boxing ability was too much for Dante to overcome.

Khonco raised his record to 18-5 with 7 by knockout, and Dante dropped to 13-4 with 7 knockouts.

In the co-feature, dangerous cruiserweight contender Thabiso Mchunu won a pair of regional titles with a twelve round unanimous decision over Johnny Muller. All three judges scored it 120-108.

Mchunu improved his record to 18-4 with 12 knockouts, and Muller drops to 20-8-2 with 14 knockouts.

2nd Bout: Tulz’ beats Inson

In another bout at Emperor’s Palace on the same night, SA welterweight champion Thulani Mbenge was forced to go the distance for the first time in his career, beating resilient Jay Inson of the Philippines on points over eight rounds – 79-72, 80-71, 80-71.

In the show opener, light-heavyweight Ricky Tshabalala laboured to a split points win against Benjamin Nhabe over four.