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VOL.3 DISTRIBUTED IN: • SEDIBENG DISTRICT (LESEDI, MIDVAAL AND EMFULENI MUNICIPALITES) • CITY OF EKURHULENI • DIPALESENG MUNICIPALITY (BALFOUR) • CITY OF JOHANNESBURG #25

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RATANDA HOSTS ‘SiLENT PROTEST’

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HRISTMAS came early for Ekurhuleni senior citizens as they spend a spent a special day with the City’s Executive Mayor, Cllr Mzwandile Masina and his mayoral committee members at Germiston Banquet hall, on Wednesday December 7.

Pensioners were treated to lunch and music by the Khayalethu Old Age Choir and Christmas hampers. They came from various townships in Ekurhuleni. Cllr Masina urged pensioners to not be silent about challenges they faced at their homes. He said the City had programs to help them.

“We as the City of Ekurhuleni would like to thank you for raising us. Your constant guidance has meant a lot. We want you to know we are listening to you,” the Executive Mayor said.

Ms Jackie Seritsane, Manager of Indigent Management Programmes in the Health and Social Development in the Community Services department appealed to pensioners not to give money to any individual claiming to be representing the municipality even if they had convincing identification.

“Do not give your money to anyone just because they claim to be from the City of Ekurhuleni to collect the money that you owe to the city. If you have any money you have to pay to the municipality, visit municipality offices near you. We have had stories of pensioners being conned by people who claimed they were from the municipality,” she said.

Ms Thembi Motha from Vosloorus old age home could not hide her excitement on treats from the City of Ekurhuleni. “I am so happy I don’t know what to say but I would like to thank the mayor and everyone responsible Ekurhuleni Executive Mayor and Khayalethu Old Age Choir kept the audience captivated during the pensioners Christmas party held at Germiston for this idea of a Christmas party for us pensioners,” said Motha.

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Safety Hints for this Festive Season

The following safety hints are aimed at provid- of cash when making transactions because it ing guidance during festive season in order to can attract criminal elements and result in bag avoid unnecessary, injuries, deaths and losses. snatching or robberies.

In some instances, this occurs as a result of in- 12. Shoppers must report any suspicious crimiconsiderate actions taken by the victims them- nal activity immediately to police using the selves. This tips and guidelines could increase 10111 number or report to shopping centre sea victim’s chances of survival and decrease the curity. risk of humiliation, discomfort and loss.

Leaving of residential premises unattended for Vigilance at the shopping malls / complex longer period during vacations 1. Shoppers must not carry large amount of 1. Arrange that the premises be guarded by regcash with them but can instead use bank cards / istered security company. credit cards or electronic funds transfer to make 2. notify the security company of your period transactions. of absence so that they can intensify the patrols.

2. Society clubs / stockvels must not withdraw 3. Ensure that your premises are properly locked large amounts for payout to their members but before leaving. can instead use electronic funds transfer to 4. Arrange where possible a relative or friend to their members. look after your premises during period of ab3. Shoppers must ensure that their vehicles are sence. properly locked.

5. Lock away valuable items in safes or store 4. Shoppers must always carry their handbags rooms. with them and not leave them lying around.

6. Ensure that your post is not pilling up in a 5. Shoppers must when withdrawing cash at the post box which may alert the possible criminals ATM, not allow themselves to be assisted by of absence, you can arrange with post office not ISIGUnGU somphathi omkhulu-jikelele un- ngononina). strangers and only be assisted by bank officials. to deliver post during period of absence. kosikazi Girly Mumsy Mbele (middle) udlulise 6. Shoppers must not disclose their ATM card 7. do not leave gates or garage doors opened amazwi okubonga kuzozonke iziphathimandla ngamafuphi, uphinde wadlulisa amazwi okubon- pin to anyone when making transactions. during period of absence. ngegalelo labo lokulwisana nobugebengu kusi- ga kubobonke abaphathi bezigungu ngokuzinikela 7. Shoppers must not leave their children unat- 8. Install proper security gates to deny criminals gubgu sase-Ekurhuleni East. kwabo ekulwisaneni nobugebengu kwizigceme tended at all times. easy access to your premises. zabo ngokuhlulakana udlulisele amazwi okubonga 8. Shoppers must not drink alcohol irrespon- 9. Install proper alarm system that will notify Unkosikazi Mbele uphinde wanikezelana ngeziti- kumathimba ezokuvikela ahlukahlukene (onoga- sibly which make them vulnerable to criminal Security Company of unauthorized access to fiketi zokubonga ezidlulisela ku-mphathisiteshi da abazimele namaphoyisa), ngokuzidela kwabo activity or arrested for drunken driving. your premises. wezokuphepha komphakathi (Kubaphathizihlalo ekulwisaneni nobugebengu ngokungaphezi.

9. Shoppers must not drink and drive because 10. Arrange with a relative or friend to always

By Heidelberg SAPS, translated in Isizulu by Nkululeko Xaba it is unlawful and can lead to motor vehicle accome to switch lights on because dark premises cidents resulting in a loss of innocent lives. also attract criminal activity especially if left for 10. Shoppers must ensure that all their valuable a longer period of time. items are stored safely or locked in a boot of a 11. Arrange for garden services to continue becar. cause tall grass can be a hint to criminals that 11. Shoppers must not display large amounts the premises are unattended.

Children at / nearby swimming pools or beaches On Tuesday, november 29th 2016, the the chosen routes around the township mander) on behalf of the station com1. Children must not be left unattended at swimming pools or beaches AIDS Healthcare Foundation together to the Police station where they handed mander as he had other obligations on 2. Parents must not indulge in a excessive alcohol when with their chilwith stakeholders from other Gov- in their memorandum. The children the day. He then promised on behalf of dren at swimming pools or beaches. ernment organizations, officials and had covered their mouths with tape, as the SAPS, Ratanda Heidelberg that the 3. Children must be accompanied by adults when in vicinity of swimming schools, held an awareness campaign, to signify their silence, the tape were matters discussed in the memorandum pools or beaches. will be urgently addressed as we had that will see a memorandum of request then removed at the end of the march.

4. Children must be equipped with necessary safety equipment when next of protect from learners of Ratanda Taping the mouth and subsequent re- into the busy festive season and child to swimming pools or beaches.

Heidelberg to their station commander moval of the tapes at the end of the protection is of prime importance.

5. Avoid loud music next to swimming pools because it can distract or at the Ratanda Heidelberg Police Sta- march was symbolic for breaking the After the march participants then proprevent victims when requesting assistance. tion. silence on abuse. ceeded to the hall, where facilitated 6. Where possible children must undergo swimming lessons. discussions will be held between faciliA march spearheaded by facilitators 7. When swimming pools are not in use they must be properly secured to and school teachers was commenced, The memorandum was signed by Cap- tators, children and parents on issues deny children access. from the Ratanda Multipurpose Hall to tain Muzi nkabinde (Vispol com- related to domestic violence and abuse.

8. Adults must not drink and ride their boats at dams because it is unlawful.

Leaving of valuable items visible inside vehicles at the parking lot 1. Do not leave valuable items visible in a vehicle rather lock them in the boot of the vehicle.

2. Ensure that your vehicle is properly locked before walking away because jammers are used to interfere with vehicle locking equipment or system.

3. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle.

4. Do not indulge in excessive alcohol because it can make anyone vulnerable to criminal activity.

5. Do not lock children inside the vehicle.

6. Do not put firearm under seat but must be carried in accordance with regulations of firearm control act.

Ratanda community host ‘Silent Protest’ for 16 Days of Activism!

These safety hints are published by the South African Police Service, Division: Visible Policing, in the interest of the safety of our community.

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MATHSTECH HONORS LOCAL STUDENTS!

On Saturday December 3, the Maths Tech Foundation held their annual Top Achievers Awards at the Lebone Centre in Ratanda. The event saw an attendance of former Maths Tech beneficiaries, current Maths Tech learners and sponsors.

Tech since 2012, since we were faced with sponsors pulling out, due to economic conditions in the past” he said, “And we are anticipating our 10 years of existence next year, and we are going to throw a massive celebration, in accord.”

The award ceremony saw Orlando based, Grade 11 student, Siyabonga Ntloko take home the first prize Soweto and The overall Maths Tech best achiever which was the most prestigious award of the day.

Professional Engineer and founder of the Maths Tech foundation, Paul Brown Nkosi opened the programme with a brief background of the foundation, the atrocities they faced in the past nine years, as well as their successes.

The event was to celebrate another great academic year and also to acknowledge the great achievements of some of the learners. It was in essence an award ceremony as some of the learners enrolled in the Maths Thech programme we doing their final year of the programme, before setting out on a brand new adventure

In attendance were former Maths Tech graduates, Mohau Matikane and Thabo Mosikidi, the parents of some the learners enrolled in the programme local artists, Fezile Mnisi (Fezz), Bayanda Radebe, Nkosana Mazibuko (Mazz), K9 wase Ratanda, Hloni (Kobe), and DJ Kgabzin.

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LEsedi home affairs board elected!

BY Thulani Mashinini

The Lesedi Local Municipality, in partnership with the Heidelberg Home Affairs office have recently elected executive members to serve on the Lesedi/ Home Affairs Stakeholders Forum.

The relaunch of the Forum and its elections process took place at Heidelberg Town Hall on Thursday, December 8.

The Lesedi Home Affairs Stakeholders Forum executive committee is: 1. Chairperson: Speaker of Lesedi Municipality, Cllr. Mluleki Nkosi 2. Deputy chairperson: Social Development Auxillary Social Worker, Ms Thandiwe Nofemela

3. Secretary: Manager of Home Affairs (Heidelberg office), Mr Lucas Mbokazi 4. Public Relations Officer: Devon SAPS Communications officer, Sgt. Sibongile Ndlela The purpose of the stakeholders fourm is to provide a service to the people of the Lesedi Local Municipality. The election were attended by various government and community-based organizations, including CDWs. Every department and NGO must submit two representatives to form a complete forum.

The executive members will serve on the board for a period of five years.

MZANSI CELEBRATES 20 YEARS OF THE CONSTITUTION! Did you know that 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the South African Constitution?

The Constitution is the supreme law of the land. No other law or government action can supersede the provisions of the Constitution of any democratic country.

South Africa’s Constitution is one of the most progressive in the world and enjoys high acclaim worldwide.

Our Constitution sets out how all the elements of government are organised and contains rules about what power is wielded, who wields it and over whom it is wielded in the governing of a country.

On Saturday, December 10, The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DOJ&CD) will lead South Africans in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Constitution in Sedibeng.

THE STORY OF THE CONSTITUTION!

The Constitution was signed into law by former President Nelson Mandela in Sharpeville on 10 December 1996 and came into operation on 4 February 1997.

The signing of the Constitution in Sharpville was a commemorative gesture in remembrance of the people who died during a peaceful demonstration against the vicious pass laws on 21 March1960.

As the late President Mandela described it, the signing of the Constitution in Sharpville marked the closure of a chapter of exclusion and a reaffirmation of our determination to build a society of which all of us can be proud.

The drafting of the Constitution culminated from protracted deliberations and negotiations between various political parties and interest groups in South Africa.

It was subjected to pensive scrutiny by the Constitutional Court, which was established in terms of the 1993 interim Constitution.

The signed Constitution came into operation on 4 February 1997 and has since then drastically transformed the legal, political, social and economic landscape of the country.

A Constitution is a body of fundamental principles according to which a State is to be governed.

In South Africa, the Constitution is the supreme law of the land and all other pieces of legislation must align with its provisions.

It provides the legal foundation for the existence of the Republic, sets out the rights, rights and duties of its citizens, and defines the structure of the government, among others.

Minister sets record straight on 20% Maths pass media reports!

The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has set the record straight on inaccurate media reports that claim the Maths pass mark has been dropped to 20%.

The reports state that learners in the senior phase (grade 7 – 9) may be promoted to the next grade within this phase if they get 20% in Mathematics.

“There is no such thing as a 20% pass mark for Mathematics and there has been no change in the progression policy to reflect such.

“Most people who are familiar with the South African education system will recall that if you failed a language, you would fail the year. You could fail Mathematics and still pass the year if you passed your languages with above 40% and all of your other subjects.

“With the introduction of CAPS [Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement] in 2014, this changed. The DBE raised the bar in terms of the pass criteria. Now in addition to passing your two language subjects, you have to pass your home language at 50% and you have to pass Mathematics.

“In essence, what the policy states is that even if you pass all of your other subjects with distinctions, but got less than 40% for Mathematics, you failed the year,” said the department in a statement recently released.

The department said it understands that Maths is not every learner’s strong suit.

“We are all aware that not everyone is mathematically inclined. Some people are more inclined towards the arts, oth-

ers are better with technical subjects - making this policy unfair to those who are forced to take Mathematics but are not good at it. “… The choice to do Mathematics or Mathematics Literacy comes in at the grade 10 level, meaning it is compulsory for learners who are in grade 7, 8 and 9 to do pure Mathematics.”

It said it has taken note of concerns around the suitability of the policy, which were raised with the DBE by school principals and Provincial Education Departments. The DBE has now decided to take the policy under review.

“The concern was that learners who could go to the next grade, based on meeting all other pass criteria, were being held back in the grade unnecessarily.

It has been shown that grade repetition can lead to increased school dropout, increased truancy and a number of other adverse effects.

“While the policy is under review, a decision was taken to condone those who did not meet the 40% criteria in Mathematics to the next grade if they met all other pass requirements and obtained more than 20% in Mathematics,” the department explained.

It stressed, however, that this decision is only applicable to senior phase learners and only applicable for the 2016 group of learners while the policy is being reviewed.

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From left: MMC Themba Motsepe, Lesedi Mayor Lerato Maloka, contractor Wami Nhlapo, Lesedi council speaker Mluleki Nkosi and ward councillor Mzwakhe Mtshonyane.

Over 41 houses were handed over to beneficiaries in Ratanda’s Obed Nkosi section. The Gauteng Human Settlements department joined local official in handing over keys to residents. One of the beneficiaries has lived in shacks for the last 21 years and is now excited to live in a new house.

The houses are well-built, fitted with the best material money can buy. The houses were compared to bond houses, ensuring that people live in dignified conditions as some have never had the opportunity to own property.

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IQEMBU LASE RATANDA iFAST 11 IZODLALA KWI-SAB LEAGUE! translated in Isizulu by Nkululeko Xaba & Sizwe Hlatshwayo

IFast 11 yehlule iqembu iVaal Stars enkundleni yaseMeyerton Sports Ground, ngehora lesibili ngomhlaka 4 Dec 2016.

Sinethulela abashayi-manqaku abaqavile be Fast 11,oku nguXolane Sikhosana, Tshidiso Kgope kanye noSifiso ngwenya.

Leli qembu selililungu ngoku phelela kwi-SAB Regional League, emva kokuphumelela kuwo lomdlalo wokuqhudelana.

Umdlalo bewuhlukaniswe ngezigaba ezimbili,njengoba womabili lamaqembu abehlasela ngokufana, kodwa ke iqembu le vaal stars lize lagoba uphondo.

Kuvele kwacaca kwabha okonogwaja omhlophe ehlungwini ukuthi iFast11 liyawazi umsebenzi kwelikanobhutshuzwayo.IVaal Stars yamukele inqaku lesebili kanye nelesi thathu umdlalo sewusele ngemizuzwana nje ukuthi uphele.

Two Happiness Primary School learners died and one Hospitalized!

GREnUPP is shocked, angered and outraged about, what only can be referred to as gross negligence, carelessness and insensitivity by the Happiness Primary School Governing Body, says Golden Miles Bhudu.

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I. not immediately advising the bereaved family what needs to be done to get to the bottom of this calamity, e.g. reporting thismatter to the SAPS, for starters, so that the Police immediately starts an investigation, whilst the memory of would be witnesses are still fresh, and can remember important details, to this end.

II. not immediately alerting the Ekurhuleni District Department of Basic Education about the tragedy, for their immediate intervention and possible investigation to prevent reoccurrence of the incident.

III. not releasing a Press Statement to the local newspapers, aimed at creating a public awareness and an alert amongst the locals, so that residents must be warned about the possible causes that led to the sudden death of two (2) learners and a third – one hospitalized and subsequently survived the ordeal.

The gross sloppiness and coldness subsequently came as result that the second untimely death happened almost a week after the previous one.

If the School Governing Body cared, and was pro-active they would have prevented the second death and third hospitalization.

Rumors and well circulated stories had it that the possible cause of the deaths, might be the sweets, samba chips, peanuts etc. sold by street vendors, who set – up their stalls at the main entrance of the school premises. The School Governing Body indicated that these vendors, were told to stop their business, sini de (indefinite), something they should have done, when the first learner died, it could have prevent the second death and the hospitalization of the third learner.

GREnUPP send its belated heartfelt sincere condolence to the bereaved family and pray for the speedy recovery of survivor.

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LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY TENDER NO: 15/2016: TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE IN DEVON & IMPUMELELO (WARD 13), KWAZENZELE, VISCHKUIL, ENDICOT AND SURROUNDING AREAS (WARD 12) ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD. The Lesedi Local Municipality, Electricity Department, requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor with a CIDB grading of 4EP or 3EPPE to provide maintenance in Devon & Impumelelo (ward 13), KwaZenzele, Vischkuil, Endicot and surrounding areas (ward 12) on an as and when required basis for a three (3) year period.

Queries for the abovementioned bid may be directed to Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at Tel: (016) 492 0202 during office hours Mon to Fri 08:00 – 16:00.

Closing date: 04 January 2017 at 12h00 Tender documents, together with the terms of reference, which are important for the preparation of the proposal/tender, will be available from Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at the SCM Office at the Municipality, Heidelberg, as from the 13 December 2016 from 09h00, for a non-refundable fee of R1, 815.00, payable at the rates and taxes hall during office hours Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:00. Only cash or EFT will be accepted. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled to take place on the 15 December 2016, 11h00 at the Infrastructure Services Boardroom.

The completed proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “TENDER NO: 15/2016: TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF MAINTENANCE IN DEVON & IMPUMELELO (WARD 13), KWAZENZELE, VISCHKUIL, ENDICOT AND SURROUNDING AREAS (WARD 12) ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD. Bids must be placed in the tender Box situated at the Development and Planning Department Municipal Building, c/o of Du Preez and H.F Verwoerd Street, Heidelberg, on or before 04 January 2017 at 12h00.

Tenders will be opened in public. The tender box will be open during office hours, Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:30. No e-mailed or faxed bids will be considered.

The Lesedi Local Municipality (LLM) reserves the right not to accept the lowest priced proposal or any proposal in part or in whole. It normally awards the contract to the tenderer who proves to be fully capable of handling the contract and whose proposal is technically acceptable, has meaningful empowerment credentials and/or is financially advantageous to the LLM. LLM reserves the right to negotiate rates, for purposes of creating uniformity and the tenderer, by responding to this tender, agrees to abide by such negotiated rates which may be changed from time to time by agreement between the parties. Any bid not suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, as well as bids completed in pencil will be regarded as invalid bids. All objections and complaints must be lodged within 14 days and in writing to the municipal’s manager’s office.

The 90/10 preference procurement point system will apply and preference will be given to bidders who are able to demonstrate the following: a) Price 90 points b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution 10 points All service providers must submit their B-BBEE Verification Certificate from Verification Agencies accredited by the South African Accreditation Systems (SANAS) or a Registered Auditor approved by the Independent Regulatory Board (IRBA) or an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the Close Corporation Act (CCA) in order to claim preference points.

It is a condition of bid that the taxes of the successful bidder must be in order, or that satisfactory arrangements have been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet the bidder’s tax obligations.

Additionally, no contract shall be concluded with any bidder, whose municipal rates and taxes and service charges are in arrears.

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LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PO BOX 201 HEIDELBERG, 1438

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LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY TENDER NO: 02/2016: TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SWITCHING SUBSTATION BUILDING AT OBED NKOSI, HEIDELBERG, GAUTENG. The Lesedi Local Municipality, Electricity Department, requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor with a CIDB grading of 2GB for the Construction of switching substation building at Obed Nkosi. The tenderer should also be registered with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC).

Closing date: 03 January 2017 at 12h00 Tender documents, together with the terms of reference, which are important for the preparation of the proposal/tender, will be available from Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at the SCM Office at the Municipality, Heidelberg, as from the 13th December 2016, 09h00 for a non-refundable fee of R 907.00, payable at the rates and taxes hall during office hours Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:00. Only cash or EFT will be accepted. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled to take place on the 15 December 2016, 12h00 at the Infrastructure Services Boardroom.

The completed proposals together with the tender document must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked” Functionality”. The completed price proposal must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked” Price”. Both envelopes must be placed in one single sealed envelope marked: TENDER NO: 02/2016: TENDER FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SWITCHING SUBSTATION BUILDING AT OBED NKOSI, HEIDELBERG, GAUTENG. Bids must be placed in the tender Box situated at the Development and Planning Department Municipal Building, c/o of Du Preez and H.F Verwoerd Street, Heidelberg, on or before 03 January 2017 at 12:00. Tenders will be opened in public. The tender box will be open during office hours, Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:30. No e-mailed or faxed bids will be considered.

The Lesedi Local Municipality (LLM) reserves the right not to accept the lowest priced proposal or any proposal in part or in whole. It normally awards the contract to the tenderer who proves to be fully capable of handling the contract and whose proposal is technically acceptable, has meaningful empowerment credentials and/or is financially advantageous to the LLM. LLM reserves the right to negotiate rates, for purposes of creating uniformity and the tenderer, by responding to this tender, agrees to abide by such negotiated rates which may be changed from time to time by agreement between the parties. Any bid not suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, as well as bids completed in pencil will be regarded as invalid bids. All objections and complaints must be lodged within 14 days and in writing to the municipal’s manager’s office.

Only bidders who score 60% or more for functionality will be further evaluated on both Price and BBBEE points.

The 80/20 preference procurement point system will apply and preference will be given to bidders who are able to demonstrate the following: a) Price 80 points b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution 20 points All service providers must submit their B-BBEE Verification Certificate from Verification Agencies accredited by the South African Accreditation Systems (SANAS) or a Registered Auditor approved by the Independent Regulatory Board (IRBA) or an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the Close Corporation Act (CCA) in order to claim preference points.

It is a condition of bid that the taxes of the successful bidder must be in order, or that satisfactory arrangements have been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet the bidder’s tax obligations. Additionally, no contract shall be concluded with any bidder, whose municipal rates and taxes and service charges are in arrears.

I RAMPEDI

ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PO BOX 201 HEIDELBERG, 1438

LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY The Lesedi Local Municipality, Electricity Department, requires the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor with a CIDB grading of 4EP or 3EPPE to provide power cable testing and cable fault location including cable maintenance on an as and when required basis for a three (3) year period.

Queries for the abovementioned bid may be directed to Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at Tel: (016) 492 0202 during office hours Mon to Fri 08:00 – 16:00.

Closing date: 04 January 2017 at 12h00 Tender documents, together with the terms of reference, which are important for the preparation of the proposal/tender, will be available from Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at the SCM Office at the Municipality, Heidelberg, as from the 13th December 2016, 09h00 for a non-refundable fee of R 1,815.00, payable at the rates and taxes hall during office hours Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:00. Only cash or EFT will be accepted. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled to take place on the 15 December 2016, 10h00 at the Engineering Services Boardroom.

The completed proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “TENDER NO: 17/2016: TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF POWER CABLE TESTING AND CABLE FAULT LOCATION INCLUDING CABLE MAINTENANCE ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A THREE YEAR PERIOD. Bids must be placed in the tender Box situated at the Development and Planning Department Municipal Building, c/o of Du Preez and H.F Verwoerd Street, Heidelberg, on or before 04 January 2017 at 12h00. Tenders will be opened in public. The tender box will be open during office hours, Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:30. No e-mailed or faxed bids will be considered.

The Lesedi Local Municipality (LLM) reserves the right not to accept the lowest priced proposal or any proposal in part or in whole. It normally awards the contract to the tenderer who proves to be fully capable of handling the contract and whose proposal is technically acceptable, has meaningful empowerment credentials and/or is financially advantageous to the LLM. LLM reserves the right to negotiate rates, for purposes of creating uniformity and the tenderer, by responding to this tender, agrees to abide by such negotiated rates which may be changed from time to time by agreement between the parties. Any bid not suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, as well as bids completed in pencil will be regarded as invalid bids. All objections and complaints must be lodged within 14 days and in writing to the municipal’s manager’s office.

The 90/10 preference procurement point system will apply and preference will be given to bidders who are able to demonstrate the following: a) Price 90 points b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution 10 points All service providers must submit their B-BBEE Verification Certificate from Verification Agencies accredited by the South African Accreditation Systems (SANAS) or a Registered Auditor approved by the Independent Regulatory Board (IRBA) or an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the Close Corporation Act (CCA) in order to claim preference points.

It is a condition of bid that the taxes of the successful bidder must be in order, or that satisfactory arrangements have been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet the bidder’s tax obligations. Additionally, no contract shall be concluded with any bidder, whose municipal rates and taxes and service charges are in arrears.

I RAMPEDI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PO BOX 201 HEIDELBERG, 1438

DE RS TEND E RS

TENDER NO: 17/2016: TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF POWER CABLE TESTING AND CABLE FAULT LOCATION INCLUDING CABLE MAINTENANCE ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASIS FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD, HEIDELBERG, GAUTENG.

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LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

GENERAL NOTICE

Registered petroleum companies are hereby invited to submit a bid for the supply and delivery of fuel, oil and lubricants to the Lesedi Local Municipality for a three (3) year period.

Enquiries for the abovementioned bid may be directed to Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at tel: 016 492 0202 during office hours Mon to Fri 08:00 – 16:00.

Closing date: 05 January 2017 at 12:00 Tender documents, together with the terms of reference, which are important for the preparation of the proposal/tender, will be available from Ms Sibulelo Nxathi at the SCM Office at the Municipality, Heidelberg, as from the 09 December 2016 for a non-refundable fee of R 907-00, payable at the rates and taxes hall during office hours Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:00. Only cash or EFT will be accepted.

Completed tender documents must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked: TENDER: 04/2016: FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FUEL, OIL & LUBRICANTS FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD– LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY”.

Bids must be placed in the Tender Box situated at the Development and Planning Department Municipal Building, c/o of Du Preez and H F Verwoerd Street, Heidelberg, on or before 05 January 2017 at 12h00.

Tenders will be opened in public. The Tender Box will be open during office hours, Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:30. Only tenderers who attend the compulsory site inspection which is scheduled for 14 December, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Municipal Stores are eligible to submit tenders. No e-mailed or faxed bids will be considered.

The LLM reserves the right not to accept the lowest priced proposal or any proposal in part or in whole. It normally awards the contract to the tenderer who proves to be fully capable of handling the contract and whose proposal is technically acceptable, has meaningful empowerment credentials and/or is financially advantageous to the LLM. LLM reserves the right to negotiate rates, for purposes of creating uniformity and the tenderer, by responding to this tender, agrees to abide by such negotiated rates which may be changed from time to time by agreement between the parties. Any bid not suitably endorsed or comprehensively completed, as well as bids completed in pencil will be regarded as invalid bids. All objections and complaints must be lodged within 14 days and in writing to the municipal’s manager’s office.

The 90/10 preference procurement point system will apply and preference will be given to bidders who are able to demonstrate the following:a) Price b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution

90 points 10 points

All service providers must submit their B-BBEE Verification Certificate from Verification Agencies accredited by the South African Accreditation Systems (SANAS) or a Registered Auditor approved by the Independent Regulatory Board (IRBA) or an Accounting Officer as contemplated in the Close Corporation Act (CCA) in order to claim preference points.

It is a condition of bid that the taxes of the successful bidder must be in order, or that satisfactory arrangements have been made with South African Revenue Service (SARS) to meet the bidder’s tax obligations.

Additionally, no contract shall be concluded with any bidder, whose municipal rates and taxes and service charges are in arrears.

I RAMPEDI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY PO BOX 201 HEIDELBERG 1438

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR PERSONS TO BE APPOINTED AS CHAIRPERSON AND DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON TO THE LESEDI MUNICIPAL PLANNING TRIBUNAL The Lesedi Local Municipality has in terms of section 35 of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (Act 16 of 2013) (“SPLUMA”) approved the establishment of its own Municipal Planning Tribunal as per Resolution LC.MC – 79/07/2015, to consider and formulate decisions regarding land development applications in respect of its area of jurisdiction.

The purpose of this notice is to extend an invitation to members of the public for nominations of candidates with the relevant qualifications and experience to be considered as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of the Lesedi Municipal Planning Tribunal.

The period of office will be five (5) years from the date of appointment.

CANDIDATES ● Position as Chairperson Candidates must be registered with the relevant Planning Council as a Professional Town and Regional Planner with more than seven (7) years’ experience dealing with spatial planning and land use management. ● Position as Deputy Chairperson Candidates must be legal practitioners with more than seven (7) years’ experience dealing with spatial planning and land use management.

NOMINATION FORMS Each nomination must be in writing and must contain the following information: ● The name and address of the nominator, who must be a natural person. A person may nominate himself/herself. ● The name, address and identity number of the nominee. ● Motivation by the nominator for the appointment of the nominee to the Lesedi Municipal Planning Tribunal (not exceeding one (1) page). ● A short curriculum vitae of the nominee (not exceeding two (2) pages). ● An acceptance letter by the candidate of his/her nomination. ● Certified copies of identity document, qualifications and registration certificates of the nominee.

SUBMISSIONS Nominations must be sent to: Office of the Municipal Manager, Lesedi Local Municipality, P.O. Box 201, Heidelberg, Gauteng, 1438 or mm@lesedi.gov.za / jabum@lesedi. gov.za by no later than 16h00 on 20TH January 2017.

ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER LESEDI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY 1 HF Verwoerd Street Civic Centre Building, Heidelberg 1441 Tel: (016) 492 0043/(016) 492 0024 Notice 63/2016

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MAYOR MASINA DRIVES 100-DAY PROGRAMME SUCCESS

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September saw the newly elected Executive Mayor Cllr Mzwandile Masina announce the City’s plans to ‘hatch effective and implementable plans towards a liveable Ekurhuleni’.

This came with a 100-day programme to fast track service delivery and rededicate the municipality to serving her people fully’. The 100 days came to fruition at the end of November; showing that the mayor and his team were not only stepping up to the plate, but delivering home runs.

This is a report back of achievements in his first 100 days in office.

SOCIAL CLUSTER In his first 100 days, the mayor aimed to: Increase the Grant-in-Aid; open three new clinics; launch the e-verification system for the capturing of indigents; introduce chronic medication distribution centres; and improve recreational facilities.

Successes in the social cluster • The Grant-in-Aid kitty was increased from R10m to R100m.

• Clinics were opened in Khumalo, Tsietsi and Dukathole, at a cost of R72m, and will serve no less than 300 000 people.

• A total of 21 chronic medication pick-up points were launched, thus reducing queues inside the clinics.

• The e-verification process for the indigent was launched, aiding agents in capturing necessary information in various households faster.

• 715 tittle deeds were handed out in KwaThema, Etwatwa, Nigel, Essellen Park, Thokoza and Vosloorus – exceeding the 280 target.

• An additional 437 families instead of the targeted 292 now have proper homes, with 45 homes going to military veterans, in Alra Park, Etwatwa, Villa Liza and Combiza. This project cost the City R52m.

• R55m was spent on servicing 585 stands in Balmoral and Chief Albert Luthuli – exceeding the 578 target.

• Successful crime prevention operations carried out in Kempton Park, Germiston, Kingsway and Boksburg CBDs have enabled the City to get a clearer sense of the lawlessness taking place in CBDs – at the helm of which are brothels and drug trafficking.

• Liberation struggle icon Chris Hani’s house was acquired, and the keys handed over to the mayor. There are plans to turn this part of Dawn Park into a social cohesion hub in Hani’s honour.

• Setting the wheels in motion, a sod turning took place for the construction of the R30m Albertina Sisulu Corridor Fire Station. This will go a long way in mitigating disasters and improving turnaround time to accidents and other emergencies.

• Libraries have been transformed into institutions of higher learning with the introduction of the Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) programme.

• Efforts to encourage residents to lead healthy lifestyles have been reinforced by re-opening the Selection Park swimming pool in Springs, and Actonville Community Park; the beautification of the Vosloorus entrance; and opening of the Ukusuka Park in Vosloorus.

• To improve living conditions, illegal dumping sites are being cleared and alternatives have been provided to residents.

INFRASTRUCTURE “Infrastructure is the backbone of driving growth and development within a municipality,” said the mayor driving home the importance of continuous investment in maintenance and refurbishment.

“Our people expect nothing less than reliable, sustainable and predicable services from us and we can only achieve this if we have capable infrastructure.”

The 100-Day Programme goals in infrastructure included: replacing 1700 leaking and old water meters; kick-starting the process of establishing the City’s own power station; tarring 50 streets and refurbishing 7km of road; addressing water pressure issues in Etwatwa and Tsakane and investing no less than R150m in the electricity infrastructure to stabilise supply in the Germiston area. Extra toilets for Langaville and Central Hostel were also on the list.

Successes in infrastructure: • A total of 2 500 old and leaking water meters were replaced in Kathorus, Alberton, Kempton Park, Benoni, Tembisa and Nigel - exceeding the 1 700 target.

• Fifty-two additional toilets were rolled out in Central Hostel (30) and Langaville (22).

• The water pump station in Tsakane was repaired at a cost of R16m and a new one installed in Etwatwa at R25m.

• Water service extended to informal settlements with an additional 80 standpipes in Harry Gwala, Palm Ridge, Daggafontein and Balmoral.

• The tender calling for proposals for the Ekurhuleni Power Generation Programme (EPGP) is out.

• A total of 722 families in Tembisa’s Winnie Mandela Informal Settlement were switched on for the first time in over a decade, at a cost of R15m.

• Germiston power supply network upgrades included the replacement of medium voltage switchgear at the Atom Road substation in Wadeville, and feeder cables supplying Dinwiddie, Phumula, Lambton, Tedstoneville and surrounding areas - bringing much relief to business, industry and residents in the area.

• Cables and switchgear panels replaced in areas such as Langaville, Geluksdal, Rynfield, Cloverdene and Crystal Park to stabilise the electricity infrastructure at a cost of R15m.

• The Etwatwa Motor Vehicle Registration Authority was established.

• The set targets of tarring 50 streets totaling 25km and resurfacing 7km of roads mainly in the Eastern and Southern regions of the City were delayed due to heavy rains. These targets will be met early December at a cost of R112m.

• A total of 135km of roads were rehabilitated at R156m.

• The targeted roll out of 240l bins was exceeded by 3 550 when 25 550 were distributed in Katlehong and Vosloorus.

100%

HOUSING

• 585 serviced stands • 437 houses allocated • 715 title deeds issued

ECONOMIC CLUSTER

WATER AND SANITATION

The finalisation of 100 Vukuphile contractors to be empowered with projects worth R500m by the municipality over the next three years was top priority on the list, and coincided with the success and completion of the undertakings in the Economic Cluster.

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Successes in the economic cluster: • A recycling facility, worth R1.7m, was handed over to a co-operative in Sethokga, Tembisa.

• Bursary scheme increased from R10m to R100m.

• Fifty fire and rescue learners have been enrolled.

• 65 communal taps installed • 18 toilets constructed

OUR PEOPLE

100%

ENERGY

• 722 units switched on • Reiger Park • 10 000 solar lighting units Installed

In a bid to get closer to the people, the City launched a mobile App for service delivery – becoming the second municipality to introduce this full service solution. Any service delivery problem can be reported via this automated system, which can be downloaded from any app store on your mobile phone. WI-Fi access continues to roll out with an additional 100 spots across 25 sites, thus giving access to at least 130 000 more community members.

89%

The mayor rolled out the ‘all hands on deck’ programme – the Siyaqhuba Service Delivery Programme.

Introduced in September the programme sees the mayor leading a team made up of the Mayoral Committee and key officials to fast track service delivery in different wards. Over 20 wards have been visited every Friday since its inception.

TRANSPORT

• 135.73km of roads rehabilitated • 13.603km of roads tarred • 5.31km of roads reconstructed

100%

HEALTH CARE • Health services to 300 000 people

• 21 chronic medical pick

Siyaqhuba’s impact has already been felt in areas such as Springs, Daveyton, KwaThema, Katlehong,Germiston, Tembisa and various other areas.

Already people of Tswelopele Extension 8 can attest that their toilets are now cleaned regularly, child headed families receive food parcels, and 20 additional water standpipes have been installed. Issues of illegal dumping, flooding and storm waterdrainage continue to receive attention in Duduza and Tembisa, while the clinic in Oliphantsfontein is due to receive a facelift in the 2017/18 financial year.

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WE PROMISED, AND WE DELIVERED!

“We committed ourselves to a 100 days programme of rapid service delivery. This, we said, is an attempt to speed up service delivery, and to better understand the nature of the problems of our communities.”

– Mayor Masina a partnership that works www.ekurhuleni.gov.za