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aUGUsT 19-26, 2016

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NEW EKURHULENI MAYOR TO BE ELECTED!

Looted!

CIGARETTE PANEL VAN HIJACKED IN REIGER PARK AND FOUND IN ALBERTON!

THE City of Ekurhuleni will on Tuesday, August 23 know who will succeed Mondli Gungubele as the mayor of the region.

The city will hold its inaugural council meeting since the August 3 local government elections.

All eyes will be on the new first citizen who is expected to be elected immediately after the election of the speaker of the house.

The City Manager will preside over the inaugural meeting of Council until the election of the Speaker. Thereafter, the newly elected Speaker will preside over election of the executive mayor.

Ekurhuleni will be the last of the Gauteng Metros to hold an inaugural council meeting after Tshwane and the City of Johannesburg metros held theirs on Friday and Monday, respectively.

ON Friday, August 12, a British American Tobacco (BAT) panel van was stopped by suspects in several vehicles and hijacked. The vehicle was tracked down to the intersection of Clinton and Fore streets in Al- The EMM Council will be held in Germiston Council Chamberton where one suspect was arrested and some of the cargo recovered. The hijacking took place at along bers, corner Queen and Cross Streets, Germiston Civic Centre Du Preez Street in Reiger Park, Ekurhuleni south.

Story continues on PAGE 2 from 10 a.m.

EMM City manager, Khaya Ngema

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Petrol strike ends! BAT van Looted!

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The recovery and the arrest were made by the EMPD SWAT, EMPD Community Liaison Unit and the FG Security Services members in the morning.

On approaching the location where the vehicle was repeating, four vehicles with unknown number of suspects fled the scene and the metro police and the FG Security Services members were able to apprehend one suspect.

Some of the loot had been already crossloaded into an Iveco panel van. Investigations are underway to locate and apprehend the suspects that are still at large.

PETROL stations that were affected by the recent petrol strike will be back to normal as of Monday, August 22.

This comes after the Chemical Energy Paper Printing Wood and Allied Workers’ Union (Ceppwawu) had reached an agreement of a 7 percent salary increase with the employers on Wednesday. Following the agreement, the workers will return to work on August 22.

CEPPWAWU spokesperson Jerry Nkosi told the media that they have reached a two year agreement with the employer. “Our members are happy with the agreement. According to the agreement, the workers would be back paid from July,” he said.

The petroleum sector and the union also came to an agreement regarding an improvement in shift allowances. About 15 000 Ceppwawu members downed tools for close to three weeks demanding a 9 percent salary

The arrested suspect is a 39 year old Somali national who was charged with possession increase. The strike‚ which was in its third of stolen goods at Alberton police station. week, caused some disruption in the supply He appeared in the Palmridge Magistrate’s Court on Monday, August 15. of petrol to the petrol stations.

In terms of the agreement reached between the union and the employers, the workers will receive 7% increase in the first year starting 1 July and in the second year it’s an April CPI (consumer price index) plus 1.5% increase. Negotiations between Ceppwawu and the National Petroleum Employers' Union (NPEA) were deadlocked after talks failed on August 5.

This week, the parties were in talks again with the Commission for Conciliation‚ Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) which led to a resolution.

The CCMA facilitated the negotiation process, which commenced on August 12.

Meanwhile, the price of fuel is expected to come down again next month.

ACKERMANS HEIDELBERG ROBBED!

THREE suspects entered the shop as normal customers ultimately one of them produced a gun, pointed the employee who was at the main entrance and ordered to the back room together with customers.

Furthermore, suspects ordered the stored Manager to put all cell phones in the two big scotched bags. The estimated value of cell phones robbed is R40 000.

The delivery vehicle was also robbed at the scene.

Suspects left the scene to an unknown direction. No shot fired and no injuries. No arrest made.

Anyone with information call Heidelberg SAPS on 016 341 2570 or 10111 for assistance.

GERMISTON DEALER NABBED AND CHARGED FOR R24 000 WORTH OF ILLEGAL DRUGS! The EMPD Drug Enforcement Unit acted on information furnished by concerned members of the Primrose community which resulted in a suspected drugdealer landing behind bars when found in possession of drugs worth approximately R24 000 in street value.

The arrest took place in the early hours of Wednesday, August 17.

Police say close monitoring of the suspect was done for two days before the EMPD raided the suspect’s flat in Zinya Street.

About 46 packets of crystal meth valued at R18 400, eight Ziplocs of CAT valued at R3 000, eight packets of tai-white valued at R1 600 and two ecstasy tablets valued at R300 were found in his possession.

The 38 year old Nigerian man was charged with possession and dealing in illicit substances at Primrose police station.

He appeared in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, August 18.

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23 ARRESTED IN KATLEHONG

On Sunday, August 21, Katlehong South police arrested a total 23 suspects for various offences during the Weekend stop-andsearch operation conducted by Katlehong CPF members.

Suspects were arrested for theft, assault which include serious assault, driving under the influence of alcohol, public drinking and for being in possession of dagga.

All arrested suspects are expected to appear in Palm Ridge court on August 22.

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HEAVY STUFF: the drugs seized at the suspect’s (inset) flat in Primrose.

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‘REST IN PEACE STOFILE!’ Compiled by Stephen Seakgwe

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EVEREND ARNOLD MAKHENKESI STOFILE was born in Adelaide in the Eastern Cape on 27 December 1944.

He studied towards a master's degree in Theology at the University of Fort Hare, and he also obtained a Master of Arts from Princeton University (in the United States of America) in 1983.

Stofile joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1963.

He was charged with harbouring of terrorists by the Ciskei government and served a three-year jail sentence.

Stofile was also an ordained minister of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa Stofile was not only in politics and church, but also a great sportsman.

He played scrum-half and wing for the Border Rugby team, and was a loud voice in the campaign towards non-racial sports.

In 1984 he travelled to New Zealand where he led a successful campaign against the planned All Blacks' tour of South Africa.

After the 1994 democratic elections, Stofile was the ANC's chief whip in parliament. He held that position until his appointment as Premier of the Eastern Cape in 1997.

In 2009, Stofile threatened World War Three over gender test results of an athlete, which found that runner Caster Semenya was a hermaphrodite, with internal testes.

President Zuma sends condolences on the passing of Rev. Stofile!

DISTINGUISHED veteran of the liberation struggle and the the first Chief Whip of the ANC in Parliament in 1994 and later served as the Premier of the Eastern Cape Province and later Minister of Sport and Recreation, Reverend Stofile, has passed at his home in Alice, Eastern Cape, on August 15.

The highly regarded and respected Rev Stofile was considered as a strict disciplinarian and a fierce administrator from his days at Fort Hare, and during the fierce struggle against racism in sport at the height of the struggle for liberation.

President Jacob Zuma extended deep-felt condolences to the Stofile family on the passing on of the Chancellor of the University of Fort Hare and former Minister of Sports and Recreation, Reverend Arnold Makhenkesi Rev Stofile is also a former Stofile.

Treasurer-General of the "The nation mourns the passing of this disANC. He also recently served as tinguished freedom fighter and a dedicated Ambassador to the Federal servant of our people, for whom no task was big or small.

Republic of Germany.

We wish to convey our deepest condolences to his family during this painful and difficult period,” said President Zuma.

Reverend Stofile lived until the age of 72.

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New SASSA laws to help protect grant beneficiaries!

THE South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has urged social grant beneficiaries to make alternative arrangements with financial service providers on how premiums will be paid going forward.

This follows the amendments of the regulations of the Social Assistance Act of 2004 this year, where some social grant beneficiaries will have to make alternative arrangements regarding the payment of funeral insurance premiums.

SASSA National spokesperson Kgomoco Diseko said that amending these regulations was a necessary and responsible step taken by SASSA and the Social Development Department in order to protect vulnerable beneficiaries against unscrupulous financial service providers.

“The law allows for only a maximum of 10% of the grant value to be deducted and requires that SASSA should be informed whenever a beneficiary enters into a contract with a funeral insurance service provider.

scheme from child grants will be discontinued in December 2016.

“All child grant beneficiaries have been advised to make alternative payment arrangements with their financial service providers on how premiums will be paid from December 2016 onwards,” said Diseko.

Grants awarded for less than 12 months

Beneficiaries having direct deductions for a funeral insurance/scheme on any social grant awarded for a period of less than 12 months (temporary disability grants) will be discontinued in December 2016.

All affected beneficiaries are urged to make alternative arrangements with financial service providers on how premiums will be paid going forward.

Deduction for funeral policy on adult grants

“In some cases, SASSA is not involved and this results in unauthorised deductions which come as a surprise to the beneficiary when the next payment cycle comes. This happens in cases where beneficiaries are approached and made to sign agreements that are not explained to them,” said Diseko.

Diseko added that countless beneficiaries have complained to SASSA about funeral policy deductions coming off their grants without their knowledge and in response, Social Development Minister Bathabile Dlamini appointed an advisory committee which recommended a dispute resolution mechanism.

“SASSA developed this mechanism, which helps beneficiaries to report such unauthorised deductions which are investigated and resolved to a large extent.

The new regulations are a step in the right direction and will assist in resolving unauthorised deduction disputes.”

Deduction on children’s grant

“If you are receiving a grant for older persons, war veterans or a permanent disability grant and would like to have the premiums for your funeral policy/scheme deducted directly from your grant, please visit the nearest SASSA office to give permission in writing and in person for these deductions to go through.

“This applies to old and new funeral policies. If you are unable to visit the SASSA office, you are requested to contact SASSA on 0800 60 10 11 or 012 400 2322 to make alternative arrangements such as home visits for frail people,” Diseko urged beneficiaries.

Regarding other types of social grants, Diseko said only one deduction will be allowed provided the value of such a grant does not exceed 10% of the value of the grant.

Beneficiaries with direct deductions for a funeral insurance/

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NEW COUNCILORS AT DIPALEESENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY! EKURHULENI BURSARY CLOSES SOON!

The new Dipaleseng Local Municipality councillors Like all the other municipal managers of all municipalities across the country that have fourteen days within which to call the first council meetings, Dipaleseng Local Municipality convened its first council sitting post the local government elections on Wednesday, 17th August 2016 at the municipal council chambers. Acting Municipal Manager, Mr. Sailor Netshivhale presided over the proceedings and started by introducing all the new councilors to the house.

The Council Chamber was packed to capacity as community members came to observe the inauguration meeting for the new councilors for the political term from 2016 to 2021.

Former councilor, Mr. M Sithebe who was with the institution fifteen years ago as well as the previous Executive Mayor Ms Sarah Nhlapo was also present to witness this momentous day.

The speaker, Cllr Khethiwe B Nkosi, who is also the councilor for ward 2, was elected after

which she then took over proceedings and facilitated the election of the Executive Mayor, in which Cllr. Mafunda L Makhubu was successfully elected.

The Magistrate Mr. Moldenhauer was responsible for swearing in every Councilor that chose to take the oath on the day.

The councilors were then introduced to the stakeholders and community members present, followed by the senior officials of the municipality. The legal requirements such as declaration any interests and so forth were undertaken.

Cllr M D Khanye and Cllr Zanele Ngwenya are the Members of Mayoral Committee overseeing the Planning & Economic Development and Infrastructure Services and Community Services & Public Safety and Corporate SerThe Executive Mayor took an opportunity to vices departments respectively. thank the leaders of the ANC, the commuCllr Siphiwe E Nhlapo is the councilor for nity of Dipaleseng in its entirety, the previous ward 01 while Cllr Peter M Mokoena is re- councilors as well as the staff of the municisponsible for ward 03 and is also the Chief pality and made an undertaking not to be like Whip. Ward 05 and 06 are under the supervi- any other previous Executive Mayor. “Clrs sion of Cllr Amos K Nyamade Cllr Themba will take a walk in community and be visible J Mahlangu respectively. Cllr Lebohang M and accessible to the community because that Maruping who is a PR councilor. Cllr Wil- is what was promised to the community”. lem Davel and Cllr Mokete F Dhlamini who represent the Democratic Alliance while the The EM also re-iterated his commitment to Economic Freedom Fighters is represented service delivery stating that he will not allow Cllr Mento Nkosi. a situation where this aspect is compromised for any reason.

The City of Ekurhuleni will soon close the application’s process.

Interested candidates should possess a good academic track-record and a desire to pursue full-time studies of Bachelor’s Degrees, National Diplomas, Certificates and Accredited Learning Programmes from recognised and accredited higher education and training institutions.

The minimum requirement is a Grade 12 certificate or current matric exam results.

The closing date is on August 26 and no late, faxed or emailed application forms will be considered.

Successful candidates will be expected to enter into a bursary agreement with the municipality.

For more information, those who are interested may contact the bursary desk on (011) 999 0654/ 7715.

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WINNING SMILE: On Saturday night (August 20), Caster Semenya won the 800m in 1min 55.28sec. It was a personal best, a new South African national record, and the fifth-fastest time in Olympic history.

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Sasol commemorated the Mandela Day with children from Tholulwazi ECD in Leslie!

ON Friday, August 19, Sasol employees commemorated the Nelson Mandela Day with children from the Tholulwazi Early Childhood Development Centre in Leslie.

The event took place at the ECD centre where Sasol employees volunteered their time and skills to encourage children to read donated books, educational toys and other resources that the centre needed.

The reality is that there are so many children around the world who are not reaching their full potential because of poverty and a lack of adequate educational opportunities and resources.

This is why Sasol, as part of our commitment to education, has decided to intervene from an early age,” said said Mashudu Ndou Senior Manager Social Investment and Ikusasa, Public Affairs, Sasol Secunda Operations.

“We believe that laying a strong foundation in the early developmental stages of children is key to top achievers in high school as well as later in life.

“Today’s event demonstrates Sasol’s commitment to the improvement of the circumstances and quality of life of children in the ECD centres around our operations,” she added.

Belated Mandela day commemoration August 19 at Tholulwazi ECD in Leandra

HELP THE ‘CLEAN OUR TOWN’ PROJECT CLEAN-UP HEIDELBERG!

The Heidelberg ‘Clean Our Town’ and Feeding project was initiated by Jeppa Duo Heidelberg owners, Dewet and Elena van der Walt including SPAR Heidelberg’s Oscar and Ari Stephana.

The project aims to do weekly clean-up campaigns across Heidelberg CBD, mainly targeting the naturally-sensitive areas like wetlands, open-spaces and streams.

The town’s homeless people are recruited to do the job, then rewarding them each with a food pack from Jeppa Duo and SPAR Heidelberg.

The Heidelberg ‘Clean Our Town’ and Feeding project appeals to local residents and business based in the Heidelberg town to contribute by purchasing a R20 gift voucher, to help in getting supplies to continue this initiative.

For more information, visit the Jeppa Duo and SPAR Heidelberg stores, located at the Heidelberg Square complex in Voortrekker street.

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Grade 12 learners and post-matrics may submit applications. The NSFAS Student Centred Model has been live from 1 August 2016.

However, students who were not previously funded or not funded in 2016 will only be able to apply from 1 September.

Applications close on 30 November.

“All new applications (matriculants) must be submitted directly to NSFAS online (www.nsfas.org.za). Students who have never received NSFAS funding must apply online. All students who were previously funded by NSFAS and are not funded in 2016 must apply online.

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Captains of the top eight PSL teams to compete for the coveted MTN 8 trophy.

Pres. Zuma congratulates Team South Africa at the Rio Games!

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PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma has congratulated Team South Africa for an outstanding performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics Games in Brazil.

South Africa has so far produced 10 medals comprising of two Gold, six Silver and two Bronze.

Wayde van Niekerk firstly clinched gold for the country where he made world history by breaking the 17 years old record set by Michael Johnson's mark of 43.18. Van Niekers won the Gold medal at the world record on 43:03 seconds.

Caster Mokgadi Semenya dramatically won 800m gold medal at 1 minute 55.28 seconds, making this the 25th gold won by South Africa in our country's Olympic history.

"We are immensely proud of the South African team for their outstanding performance at the Olympics games this year and for making and smashing national and world records.

The team has once again put the country on the global map and proved indeed that we are a winning nation.

We also thank the people of South Africa for their full support of our athletes,” said President Zuma.

MTN8 ready for action!

MTN has reinforced their confidence in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and they will be hosting the Top-Eight contest for the next five years. MTN’s Chief Consumer Officer and the PSL chairman signed their agreements in full view of guest, players and the media on August 17.

The PSL chairman, Dr. Ivan Khoza, signed the extension contract with MTN in a media launch at the Tin Factory, Johannesburg.

Dr. Khoza also welcomed Cape Town City into the PSL’s second most lucrative competition in South African football calendar.

He encouraged the new-comers to be like Orlando Pirates and Supersport United, the two teams that have not failed to qualify in all Top-8 competitions since the PSL began 25 years ago.

Music will be a part of the tournament’s main attractions during the MTN8 matches. South Africa’s top music hits of previous genera-

tions have been selected. The tracks are: 1. Ungawa Kum’ by Thebe 2. Ngafa by Shwi Nomthekala 3. It’s About Time by Boom Shaka 4. Ibize’Moyeni by Trompies The MTN8 remixes of the four tracks are: 1. Ungawa Kum’ by Ricky Rick, Mi Casa and Nasty C 2. Ngafa by Professor, Zulu Boy and Duncan 3. It’s About Time by Dj Clock, Doctor Malinga and Cici 4. Ibize’Moyeni by Reason and Ishmael MTN8 winning supporters have been promised R80 000 in cash for every goal scored.

MTN-phone users that download their favourite ‘caller-tune’ selected from eight songs, a blend of old-school local hits or a MTN8 Mixed version stand a chance to win big.

Soccer and music are two of the most significant ways to bring South Africans together, and the MTN 8 promises to do just that.

Fixtures of the quarter-final showdown are as follows: Cape Town City v Kaizer Chiefs - Cape Town Stadium on Friday, August 26 Platinum Stars v Chippa United – Royal Bafokeng Staduim on Saturday, August 27 Bidvest Wits v Orlando Pirates – Bidvest Stadium on Saturday evening, August 27 Sundowns v Supersport United – Loftus Versveld Stadium on Sunday, August 28