eMapepeza V5 Issue 45

DISTRIBUTED WEEKLY IN AREAS : • SEDIBENG DISTRICT • CITY OF EKURHULENI • DIPALESENG MUNICIPALITY (BALFOUR) • CITY OF JOHANNESBURG

VOLUME 5 - ISSUE #45 14 -21 DECEMBER 2018

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MEET THE THUSANANG MEN’S BURIAL SOCIETY!

VISIT US Sedibeng: 66 Voortrekker Str, No.13, (Beares Furniture Building), Heidelberg, 1438 Ekurhuleni: 331 Sontonga Str, No. 6, (Phalime Pharmacy/Centre), Katlehong, 1432

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#KEDEZEMBABOSS JOKES & MEMES OF THE WEEK!

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G.S TVET COLLEGE HOSTS FAREWELL FOR STUDENTS!

Page 12 Father Christmas has arrived early at the Heidelberg Mall to share love and treats with kids from the area until December 23.

Shoppers can bring the kids to the mall to meet and share their wishes with Santa Claus, plus have their Christmas photograph taken. Heidelberg Mall has also prepared a special “Kids Play Area” with many fun-filled activities for the little ones.

KASI FESTIVE GAMES HAPPENING IN GP!

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Quote of the Week: “Problems are nothing but the forces which accelerate the boat to greener pastures” - NTHABISENG P. TSHABALALA (@NthabiBlackchild)

Scripture of the Week:

“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.

And be kind to one another tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you” - EPHESIANS 4:31-32

Soweto school patroller acquitted of sexual abuse charges!

A former scholar patroller accused of rape at AB Xuma Primary School in Soweto has been acquitted of all charges against him.

Johannes Molefe, 58, faced three charges of rape and 11 of sexual assault.

In 2017, several pupils from the school accused Molefe of touching their private parts while others claimed he raped them.

Delivering his judgment on Wednesday (December 12), Judge Peet Johnson emphasised that there were a series of errors during the collection of evidence that led to the contamination of the case.

In a scathing judgment, Judge Johnson came down hard on the prosecution and went to the extent of going through the code of conduct on how prosecutors need to conduct themselves.

“It is quite a sad moment for us but we need to respect the judgment because there were a lot of things that the Judge indicated [as] errors com-

mitted by the police, prosecution and the Teddy Bear clinic during their process, including our officials,” said Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona.

The department said the case was a lesson that educators and employees need to be sensitised on how to deal with cases of sexual abuse to avoid contaminating cases.

“It is an indication that when coming to training our educators, we need to do more. We have already started with the process of training our employees at our schools that when such cases are reported, they know what to do.

“The Judge was very clear that the process of taking learners into the same classroom for questioning without privacy was an issue... We need to go back as the department [to review our course of action] when we receive such complaints...” said Mabona.

KATLEHONG LICENCING DRIVE-THRU RE-OPENS! The Katlehong Licensing Drive-Thru situated on Masakhane Street in Katlehong 1, near Dipitseng/ Emabodweni has been re-opened for business since Wednesday December 12.

The operating hours: Monday – Friday: 8am – 3pm Wednesday: 9am - 3pm Saturday: 8am – 12 midday Motorists not in possession of a “reminder” are requested to bring along the following documents: • Identity Document (ID) • Proof of Address • A form will have to be completed

Drug Dealer couple arrested in Actonville!

On Saturday, December 15, the Ekurhuleni Metro Police (EMPD) Drug Enforcement Unit acted upon information provided by the community of Actonville about a couple suspected to be dealing in narcotics.

When the location provided was raided, police found a man and woman in possession of crystal methamphetamine and khat valued at R17,500.

They were immediately arrested by EMPD’s Drug Enforcement Unit members.

“On searching the house on Pillay Street in Actonville, the metro police uncovered 41 ziplocks of crystal meth and 26 ziplocks of khat with the estimated street value of R17,500.

The pair – a foreign national male and a local woman – aged 32 and 30 respectively, were detained at Actonville police station on charges of possession and dealing in narcotics,” said EMPD spokesperson Wilfred Kgasago.

The couple was expected to appear in the Benoni Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, December 18.

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SASSA throws lifeline to beneficiaries!

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he South Africa Social Security Agency (Sassa) beneficiaries, who failed to meet the card swap deadline, will now be able to collect their January grants from 28 December 2018 at automated teller machines (ATMs) and stores.

SASSA Acting CEO Abraham Mahlangu said the agency has intervened on behalf of social grant beneficiaries who failed to meet the 14 December deadline for changing over to the new gold SASSA card.

“About 370 000 beneficiaries were affected. This was because the white SASSA cards expire in December and beneficiaries were urged to obtain the new cards by December,” Mahlangu said.

Mahlangu said in terms of the arrangement SASSA made with the South African Post Office (SAPO) and its banking partner, beneficiaries with old SASSA cards will now be able to collect their January grants which will be available from 28 December 2018 at ATMs and stores.

“Cash pay points will pay from 3 January 2019 onwards, according to the relevant schedules per area. The January 2019 and subsequent grants will not be available on the old expired cards.

What beneficiaries have to do is to visit SASSA offices with their ID books and simply collect their new cards.

They can then use the new cards to collect their January 2019 grants.

“We had to put our heads together to come up with a working solution because social assistance is a constitutional right. As a caring government we couldn’t deny our beneficiaries their rights because of a technicality, so we just had to cut the red tape and make it happen,” said Mahlangu.

Mahlangu also urged beneficiaries to respond to SASSA’s messages on time in future.

Beneficiaries who want to receive their grants through their private bank accounts don’t need to apply for the new card and they will continue to receive their grants through their private bank accounts.

The new SASSA card does not allow deductions to go through and beneficiaries can also enjoy benefits such as one free withdrawal at post offices per month and free balance enquiries at stores with point of sale machines.

Beneficiaries are also reminded to keep their PINs secret and not to respond to suspicious offers made on social media. Beneficiaries should enquire on 0800601011 if they are unsure about any messages they receive, particularly on their phones.

Sangoma cries foul over environmental degradation!

“Rivers are drying up. Trees are gone.

Wild animals are scarce! Where shall I get the resources for my job?,” lamented Sangoma Khosi Dlamini from Tokolohong, while talking to our reliable source of information, Mapepeza.

During the Interview, our reporter learnt that the traditional healer travels as far as Durban to buy herbs for their muthi (another word for medicine).

“Travelling costs a lot.

Sometimes I miss my customers but I can`t do otherwise. Sometimes I need fresh flowing river water to ritualise my muthi. I also need animal body parts like that of an owl or a hyena. Today, we only find these animals in a book.

This situation makes my job tough,” said Sangoma Dlamini.

The Sangoma works with ances-

tral spirits and they believe that every clan has got its own departed souls [Abaphansi] to communicate with God [Unkulunkulu]. On that note, therefore, sacrificial ceremonies are observed during which the killing of animals such as goats, sheep and cattle is done.

Dlamini mourned over the rapid growth of Christianity and other religions that are wiping out the beliefs/ customs and practices of African Traditional Religion in this continent.

However, the Sangoma assured Mapepeza that they shall do all their best to protect and preserve their religion by conducting youth initiation ceremonies, traditional marriage functions and African Traditional funeral memorial services.

“We as Sangomas, appeal to the com-

Helping each other during hard times!

The Thusanang Men’s Burial Society was formed in January last year, beginning with only four members.

To date, their membership has grown to 31 people. The purpose of Thusanang is to provide funeral cover for its main members and their registered dependants (families/relatives etc.).

The organization’s name meaning ‘To help one another’ in Sesotho, explains how the society helps its members during their unfortunate moments when death occurs. Members can list dependants from age of 6 months to 75 years old.

Thusanang Men's Burial Society is based in Ratanda, Sedibeng.

munity to stop cutting down trees along the riverbanks in order to preserve the natural water in the river and its ecosystems (like the indigenous plants and animals relying on the river for life).” said the traditional healer.

-Reported by Ephraim Molande

RIP Mavusana!

Kwaito legend Mavusana (real name Vusimuzi Ngwenya) has passed away on his 46th birthday.

The 90's musician was born in Dube and was part of popular kwaito group Oda Meesta. He leaves behind four children. Mavusana is well known for his hit single, It’s Summertime featuring the late Mizchief.

News of his passing went viral on social media on Tuesday, December 18. Fans and celebrities turned online to share their messages of condolences.

DJ AB Dacosta tweeted: ‘One of the most unique voices to ever do it! Rest Bra Vusi. Thank you for the music.’ Music industry body, SAMRO also took to Twitter to share their tributes. “Mavusana contributed a lot to the Kwaito movement,” tweeted SAMRO.

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2018 Year End Message by the Executive Mayor: Cllr. Lerato Maloka

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t is yet another time for me to wish you happy holidays, joyous festive season and a prosperous new year.

As we approach the year end, it gives an opportunity to take stock and marvel on how productive this year has been.

Most of the infrastructure and service delivery deliverables per our IDP priorities have been positively achieved as we continue to improve the lives of communities.

Through the Thuthukisa Service delivery programme linked with the Gauteng Premier’s Office, we have managed to fast track, address and improve service delivery backlogs. The construction of our fully-fledged 24hrs Customer Care Services Centre has played an instrumental role in assisting on how we effectively deal with service delivery complains through its Case Management System that dispatches complains to the relevant department for attention.

I have to boast, this milestone has enabled the Municipality to contribute positively to the Gauteng 5th Edition City Region Observatory 2018 Quality of Life Survey (GCRO), indicating that indeed we are on the right direction.

Our municipality is becoming financially viable, and this is realised by the commitment of our residents to pay for municipal services, it is indeed a right thing to do and highly appreciated. In this mammoth task of bettering the lives our people, challenges are inevitable, and it is how we tackled them that bring positive outcomes.

I have to accept that though we have encountered difficulties that we overcame, it is our continuous commitment that we are still on par to deliver acceptable services as per our local government mandate.

It is my wish that this holidays season becomes a

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chance for all of us to find ways to bridge our differences and lift up those around us.

Our hearts go out to all those who have lost their loved ones this year, and as per tradition, as we will be gathering with our loved ones this holidays season, let us take time out to further think of those who are destitute and less fortunate, learn ways and means to extend a hand of human solidarity to care, share the little we have and define with kindness the meaning of giving.

To those who are travelling to visit family and friends in deferent parts of the land, may you have a safe trip, and those visiting our municipal area, I welcome you in the region, hope you enjoy your stay.

On behalf of the Lesedi Local Municipality Council, Management and administration, I like to wish you content holidays season and a prosperous New Year – Happy 2019.

LESEDI TO CLOSE MUNICIPAL OFFICES THIS FESTIVE SEASON The Lesedi Local Municipality has given notice of the closing of municipal offices ahead of the festive holidays. Some of the municipality’s offices and staff will not be available to assist residents.

Lesedi Offices will close on the 24-28 December and on December 31.

The offices will open on 2 January 2019.

Residents are encouraged to use the Customer Care Service Centre Hotline: 016 330 0400 or email complaints@lesedi.gov.za to lodge any service delivery related issues.

Prepaid electricity customers are advised to make or purchase on time to avoid any inconveniences or any possible disruptions.

Please contact prepaid electricity service provider CONLOG at 031 268 111 for any issues related to electricity meter boxes.

Customers can pay their accounts electronically or make direct deposit to the following banking details: ABSA bank, Account Name: Lesedi Local Municipality, Account number: 5 000 000 66, use your municipal account number as reference.

Meeli ea Mzansi e loketse nako ea mokete!

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Local development centre honours their graduates!

On Friday, December 7, the Lesedi Coaching and Development Centre held their annual graduation ceremony to honour their hard working students.

The graduation ceremony celebrated the newly skilled group of local residents who participated in their educational programmes, which included business basics and computer literacy. The graduation ceremony was held at the Ratanda Extension 23 Multipurpose Hall.

Congratulations to G.S College Level 4 graduates!

The Gert Sibande TVET College in Balfour held a beautiful farewell function for their Level 4 students on Wednesday, December 5.

The farewell saw the students travel from their campus to the Pepe Piatto lodge in Grootvlei.

Opening the event was Ms B Masango and Ms P Mbowane, who welcomed the guests. It was followed by the college’s Student Support Officer Dumisani Lutweyi, opening the function with a powerful motivation to the students and guests.

“Be optimistic. Picture yourself in beautiful sur-

a Afrika Boroa e lokisetsa nako e 'ngoe e phetheselang ea moketeng - batho ba bang ba kena le ho tsoa naheng,' me ba ikarabellang bakeng sa melaetsa ea moeli le lintlha tsa ho kena ba 'nile ba sebetsa ka thata ho etsa bonnete ba hore baeti ba na le phihlelo e monate kamoo ho ka khonehang.

Etsa bonnete ba hore mesebetsi ena ea mantlha e sebetsoa hantle ha ho tobane le keketseho e kholo ea baeti ba hlophisa ka hloko.

Litaba tsa Lehae, Lefapha la Mapolesa la Afrika Boroa, Lefapha la Bophelo ba Afrika Boroa, Lefapha la Bophelo le Temo le lihlopha tse amehang ho tsoa linaheng tsa boahelani li entse moralo o felletseng oa ho sebetsa bakeng sa ho potlakela.

Mehato e nkiloeng e kenyeletsa lihora tse eketsehileng likoung tsa majoe ka ho fetisisa tsa ho kena; ho tsamaisoa ha basebetsi ba 425 likoung tse mpe ka ho fetisisa, le ho netefatsa hore lisebelisoa tsohle tsa thepa ea TL li boemong bo botle libakeng tsohle tsa ho kena, ho etsa bonnete ba hore ho sebetsoa hantle le ho theha libaka tsa ho phalla ho thusa le palo e kholo ea batho ba lebeletseng ho feta Borokho ba Maseru, Lebombo le Beit Bridge bo arohane.

Selemong se fetileng, ho ne ho e-na le batho ba fetang limilione tse 8,4 feela ba fihlileng 'me ba e-ea libakeng tsa koung tsa Afrika Boroa' me 6.1 limilione tsa bona e ne e le basele. Ho sa tsotellehe litekanyetso tsena tse hlollang, balaoli ba moeli ba ikemiselitse ho bona likotsi tse kang litokomane tsa bolotsana, baeti ba sa tsamaeeng ka molao le ho laola mokhoa oa ho fumana monyetla ka lebaka la litsela tse pota-potileng.

“Haeba o tla tšela moeli o mong oa rona, ka kopo, etsa bonnete ba hore o tseba boikarabelo ba hau ho latela litokomane tseo u li hlokang,” ho boletse Ofisiri ea litaba tsa lehae Thabo Mokgola.

Ho na le litlhoko tse fapaneng tsa ho tšela linaheng tse fapaneng. Ba bang ba hloka likotsi tsa bophelo bo botle, ba bang ba hloka litokomane tsa banka. Mokgola o re ho thibela ho lieha ho sa hlokahaleng, baeti ba lokela ho fumana hore na ba tla hloka eng ha ba tšela moeli: -Passports, - Litokomane tsa Bophelo (moo liente li ka hlokang), -Permits bakeng sa thepa e boletsoeng, limela kapa liphoofolo, -Ke inshorense ea likoloi le litokomane tse lumelloang ke banka bakeng sa likoloi, le -Passports le mangolo a tsoalo bakeng sa bana.

Litaba tsa Lehae li qalile ho fana ka liphasepoto tsa bana, tse nang le lintlha tsa batsoali, tse bolelang hore batsoali ha ba sa tla hlola ba hlokoa hore ba hlahise mangolo a tsoaloang a sa sebetseng ha ba e-na le li-passport tsena tse ncha.

Lintlha tsa ho hlahloba moeli ke tsa bohlokoa bakeng sa ho boloka batho ba sa rateheng le thepa ho kena Afrika Boroa le ho laola hore na ke mang le ea tsoang naheng. Ba boetse ba na le karolo e kholo ea ho bapala ho thibelang ho rekisa batho, e leng bothata ba lefats'e.

Likarolo tsa moeli oa Mpumalanga Lebombo le Oshoek, 'me Free State ea Van Rooyenshek le li-Caledonspoort li tla buleloa lihora tse 24 ka nako e itseng ka khoeli ea Tshitwe.

Linako tsa pele tsa likoung tse ling li tla atolosoa ka lihora tse peli le tse peli.

roundings and always pray hard,” said Lutweyi.

The campus manager, Mrs Z. Beku gave a lovely speech, urging the students to make sure they know where they are coming from, and where they are going and how they can be ‘differencemakers.’

Another speech from Mrs N.Bixa (lecturer) was centred on how the graduates can enter the corporate world and how they need to represent the Gert Sibande TVET College wherever they go.

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Liyathuthuka izinga lempilo Multi-party committee esifundazweni sase-Gauteng! for Bill into amending Section 25 welcomed!

S T Noma zisekhona izinselelo eziphathelene nezomnotho!

iyadlondlobala isibalo sezakhamuzi ezizwakalisa amazwi okuncoma ngazo zonke izinhlaka zikaHulumeni, ngaphandle kwezinselelo esisabhekene nazo ezifana nobugebengu, ukuswelakala kwemisebenzi, ukushoda kokulethwa kwezinsiza-ngqangi zikamasipala, ukukhokha kanye izinsiza zokuthuthwa kwendle.

Kukhona imiphumela yocwaningo eyenziwa yiGauteng City-Region Observatory's Quality of Life Survey ka 2017/2018 eyenziwa emva kweminyaka emibili.

Lolucwaningo, lube nenhlolokhono yabantu abangama-24 889 kwisifundazwe sonkana seseGauteng, elikhishwe ngoLwesibili eNyuvesi yaseGoli emcimbini obuhanjelwe uNdunankulu wesiFundazwe, UMnumzane David Makhura.

UMphathi omkhulu we-Gauteng City Region Observatory, ngamafuphi i-GCRO UMnumzane Rob Moore uthe ukukhishwa kwalolucwaningo lukhomba ukweneliseka ngoHulumeni luyadlondlobala kusukela kwinhlolovo yocwaningo eyenziwa ngonyaka ka-2015/2016 oluhambisana noHulumeni wesifundazwe.

“Izakhamuzi ezilinganiselwa kumaphesenti angamashumi amane nane zithi zinelisekile ngendlela uHulumeni wesifundazwe asebenza ngayo, uma kuqhathaniswa nocwaningo lwamaphesenti angamashumi amathathu nesishiyagalolunye ngonyaka ka-2015/16,” kubika u-Moore.

Njengoba lokhu kwakubonakala kuhamba ngonyaka lolwabu ekuqaleni, ukukhula kwezincomo maqondana noHulumeni wesifundazwe kuyancomeka kakhulu, futhi zonke izinhlaka zidinga ukweneliseka okwedlulele okudlula uHulumeni wezwe, obekwe kumaphesenti angamashumi amane

nantathu bese ukuthi uHulumeni wendawo ume kumaphesenti angamashumi amathathu nesishiyagalombili.

Ngaphandle kokunyuka komthamo wabantu kanye nomthamo wabantu abahlala ezindlini kwelaseGauteng, ucwaningo lezinga lempilo luveza ukuthi ukulethwa kwezinsiza emphakathini lulokhu lumi ndawonye njengenjwayelo.

Ukuhlinzekwa ngamanzi ahlanzekile emagcekeni ezakhamuzi kusamile kumaphesenti angamashumi ayisishiyagalolunye, emva kweminyaka eyishumi ucwaningo lwenziwa.

Lokhu kusitshela kabanzi ukuthi uHulumeni ukubeka phambili ukukhuliswa kokulethwa kwengqalasizinda emphakathini wonke.

Noma kusenezimpawu ezikhona ezingalungile kwabanye omasipala, ngesikhathi abanye omasipala bethuthuka nsuku zonke.

Lokhu kukhombisa amazing ahlukene okwaneliseka ngaphakathi kuHulumeni wendawo.

Lemiphumela ikhomba ngokusobala ukuthi amadolobha amakhulu afana nedolobha lase-Ekurhuleni enza kahle ekulethweni ngengqalasizinda bese kulandela idolobha laseGoli nalo elithuthuka ngokudlondlobele ezigcemeni zalo.

Omasipala abancane abafana nowase-Lesedi nase-Midvaal nabo bakhuphukile ekuletheni ingqalasizinda emphakathini kusukela ocwaningweni lwango-2015/2016, kodwa umasipala wase-Emfuleni ubonakala uhluleka ekuqoqweni kwezibi nemfucuza, futhi izincomo zalomasipala zehle ngokwedlulele.

Umasipala wase-Tshwane ungomunye ohluphekayo ezindaweni eziwakhele.

he National Assembly has agreed to establish an ad hoc committee to initiate and introduce legislation – before the end of the fifth Parliament – to amend section 25 of the Constitution so that expropriation of land without compensation is made explicit, as a legitimate option for land reform.

The ad hoc committee would comprise 11 voting members of the National Assembly and 14 non-voting members. The 11 voting members would be made up of six from the African National Congress (ANC), two from the Democratic Alliance (DA), one from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and two to represent other parties. The 14 non-voting members would consist of two members of the ANC, one from the DA, one from the EFF and 10 representing other parties.

The ad hoc committee would report to the National Assembly by 31 March 2019 on its work of initiating and introducing the necessary amendment to section 25 of the Constitution.

In carrying out its work and performing its functions, the ad hoc committee would be guided by the Constitution, legislation, National Assembly resolutions and Rule 167 of the 9th edition of the National Assembly Rules.

This Rule sets out the general powers of National Assembly Committees, including the power to: • summon any person to appear before it to give evidence on oath or affirmation, or to produce documents; receive petitions, representations or submissions from interested persons or institutions; • permit oral evidence on petitions, representations, submissions and any other matter before the committee; • conduct public hearings; determine its own working arrangements; • exercise any other powers assigned to it by the Constitution, legislation, the other provisions of these rules or resolutions of the Assembly.

“The National Assembly's decision to establish the ad hoc committee follows agreement by both Houses of Parliament that section 25 of the Constitution be amended to make expropriation of land without compensation more explicit,” said Parliament in a statement.

This made the matter a duly adopted resolution of Parliament. It also makes it possible for a Bill to be introduced, according to the procedures in Section 74 of the Constitution and the Rules of Parliament.

Recently, members of Parliament in the National Assembly voted in favour of the adoption of a report of the Constitutional Review Committee on the review of Section 25 of the Constitution.

Despite opposition from the DA, IFP, ACDP, Freedom Front Plus and COPE, among others, the report was supported by a majority of the parties.

The report was adopted after 209 MPs voted for the report to be adopted, while 91 voted against the adoption.

There were no abstentions.

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Setting out the work area, following engineering plans

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Through knowledge in civil engineering drawings

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Fitting spacers and ‘chairs’ (supports),Fixing the wooden formwork and shuttering used to hold setting concrete in place, Fixing steel to concrete bases, Installing beams and pre-cast slabs

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4. RIGGER (RED SEAL) (X8 Vacancies) SKILLS REQUIRED:

Above positions are for Chemie Tech Subcontractor - Vusani Group, Vopak Lesedi Terminal Project and should have minimum 4 to 6 year’s experience in oil & gas industry with sound knowledge in construction skills in respective positions.V

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This is a Contract Position for 03 months (WILL BE RENEWED BASED UPON THE SATISFACTORY WORK PERFORMANCE)

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Christmas Day celebrated on December 25 in most Christian churches, is a public holiday in South Africa.

On this day Christians commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.

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When you visit your family and they rely on you for everything

T O V Y O O E R T M R W M A A L L T S Y R S R H C G Q E S T E F C L C M C Y M A R Y E C E C H R I S T I A N C A Y C Q Y R R E M P D F T W B A U V M D R A K E Q

When a family member from far comes to visit this December

V E H F Q A S H N A D V M W M C O I L T Q Q X Z A F H O Y U H O S E C T U O L L Y B X N N Q K U E F G B E L L S V C D S U S X L W T M X A Z C S U S E J W C A N D L E L I G H T S N S V R V S S X H Z L T D T Z L L Q Y M N R A N W Y N O S A E S S L B H H K E E C X R K L A N S Z

Taking everything I bought this year back home

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Applying for government jobs made easier online!

Job seekers will soon be able to apply for government jobs through the eRecruitment system that was launched

by Public Service and Administration Minister Ayanda Dlodlo.

Addressing the launch on Wednesday (December 12), the Minister said the eRecruitment system is being phased in starting with the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), which has gone live will be speedily rolled out to the whole public service.

“The e-Recruitment (eJobs) system is part of a government-wide process to make it simpler and easier for people, especially the youth, to apply for job opportunities in the public service.

“The process will also include a review of regulations for all entry level posts in the public service to allow the recruitment of new entrants without prior experience into entry level jobs,” Dlodlo said.

She said it is indisputable that the current recruitment processes are cumbersome for job-seekers and government departments have not moved or evolved

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with the changing technological advancements.

“For job-seekers, the new e-Recruitment system will be beneficial because it is web based and accessible from different locations for all job seekers who submit applications to a centralised database,” she said.

The Minister said the system will enable the applicants to post their CVs and supporting documents once and the process will save them the cost of making multiple copies for applications.

“It is important to stress that applications for jobs in the Public Service will still be accepted through the physical Z83 forms to accommodate those who do not have access to the internet and will also be available in an online digital format to allows a quick and easy application process for those who have access,” she said.

The Minister said a benefit for government departments is that the system allows them to advertise posts electronically and therefore reduces the cost of current methods of advertising in newspapers.

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This innovative process is a collaborative effort between the Department of Public Service and Administration and the Gauteng Department of e-Government.

The Gauteng Department of e-Government provides the required resources to operate the system, while the State Information Technology Agency is partnering on the provision of technical and infrastructure development skills.

“Through the launch of e-Recruitment, as government, we demonstrate

our commitment to uplifting the lives of our people, especially the youth and graduates.

“It is also a demonstration that the Public Service is evolving and embracing the technological innovations presented by the 4th Industrial Revolution.

This launch is part of the bigger message that the public service does indeed care for our people and technology presents us with an opportunity to better serve all our people,” the Minister said.

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Kasi Festive Games happening in GP! The Gauteng Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Faith Mazibuko unveiled the much anticipated 2018 Gauteng festive season Community games programme on Thursday, December 6at Bapedi Hall in Meadowlands.

Over 60 tournaments including Diepsloot Festive Community, Alex, Tsietsi Mashinini and kwaMahlobo Community games and many others, will take place throughout Gauteng over the entire festive season, with some starting this weekend and more from December 16th.

Once more the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation is supporting the programme. MEC Mazibuko handed

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over sport attire and equipment for all the tournaments as well as to community clubs as part of the department’s Club Development programme.

Three festive season township tournaments will continue to enjoy support from the Spanish La Liga this December holiday season.

KwaMahlobo Games

The KwaMahlobo Games will kick off on 19 December 2018 at KwaMahlobo Grounds (Meadowlands in Soweto), with the final scheduled for 5 January 2019.

A total of 40 teams went into the draw and there were some exciting draws within the 8 Groups setting a scene for another bumper

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festive season of exciting football.

The Tournament director, Ntenjwa said since the games were launched 22 years ago, they have grown from strength to strength adding this year’s Games should be a thriller. R200,000 in total prize money. The runners-up will still receive R50,000.

Scara Ngobese Memorial Games

The City of Ekurhuleni will host the 6th edition of the Scara Ngobese Memorial Games this festive season. The soccer tournament is held annually in Katlehong in remembrance of the late Kaizer Chiefs dribbling wizard – Emmanuel “Scara” Ngobese.

The kick-off for the Junior Division (Under 13,15, 17) begins on December 10 and the seniors on Reconciliation Day (December 16).

Winners receive R100,000 with 10% donated to a charity organization.

Teams from townships around the province come in their numbers to participate in this prestigious annual event that takes place in December every year.

The games will play everyday except on Christmas Day.