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VOL.5 ISSUE #1 5-12 JANUARY 2018

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UKULINDA KUPHELILE!

75,1% ungqongqoshe umemezela imiphumela ka-matric!

“Amaphesenti andu-75: Imphumela Kamatikuletsheni kalonyaka owedlule ka-2017.”

Ungqongqoshe weMfundo eyisiSekelo u-Angie Motshekga umemezela imiphumela kamatikuletsheni wango-2017 e-Auckland Park, eGoli ngoLwesine ebusuku (January 4).

UMotshekga uthi ukukhishwa kwale miphumela kubalulekile njengoba kubonisa wonke umuntu intuthuko eyenzekile kwezemfundo nokuthi yiziphi izingqinamba ezinkulu okusamele zixazululwe.

Lo Ngqongqoshe uthe babengu-802 431 abafun-

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di abebebhalisele izivivinyo zikamatikuletsheni, bengu-629 155 abafunda ngokuphelele, bangu-173 276 abangafundi ngokuphelele kanti bangu-107 430 abafundi abadluliselwe phambili.

Uthi kumele kubhekwa nanokuthi izwe ngabe liyathuthuka na ekusabalaliseni imfundo esezingeni eliphezulu nokuthi ngabe ikhona na intuthuko ekufundisena nasekufundeni ezikoleni, ukuphatha kwabothishanhloko kanye nokubambisana kwabazali nezikole.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Free State top of Matric Class of 2017

Schools in the Free State and Gauteng have good cause to celebrate this evening as nine of the 10 best performing districts can be found in these landlocked provinces.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga on Thursday announced an overall national pass rate of 75.1% for the Class of 2017 -- a 2.6% improvement from the 72.5% achieved in 2016.

This represents a total of 401 435 candidates who have passed from the 534 484 full-time and 117 223 part-time candidates who sat for the exams.

The Class of 2017 is the 10th group of learners to sit for the National Senior Certificate, and the fourth group to write CAPS-aligned NSC examinations. The Class of 2017 has recorded the third highest enrolment of Grade 12 learners in the history of the basic education system in South Africa.

The top 10 performing districts in the country, in descending order (with progressed learners included), are: 1. Fezile Dabi in the Free State with 90.2%; 2. Thabo Mafutsanyana in the Free State with 90%; 3. Tshwane South in Gauteng with 89.8%; 4. Ekurhuleni North in Gauteng with 89.1%;

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mOHLAnKAnA WA mEHLEng O HLAbILE KgArEbE yA HAE yA mEHLEng HA mmOHO LE mOTsWALLE WA yOnA!

BY Lesego Mohlamme Sena keka mora dibeke tse mmalwa tsa matsatsi a-16 a ntwa le tlhekefetso kgahlano le basadi le bana.

“O KEKEBE WA BONA LETSATSI LE HLAHLAMANG, MME KETLILO HO BOLAYA.” Ana ke mantswe a neng a bua ke mohlankana wa mehleng waLucia Mputhi.

yaba monna enwa o ntshetsa malokobe ho Nthabiseng ya ileng a mofumana a robetse le bana ka phapusising yaho robala, monna enwa o ile a hlaba Nthabiseng ka thipa phahleng le hona ho moteteka.

Sepolesa se ile sa bitsetswa sebakeng sa kotsi, fela mmelaellwa ha kaba a tshwarwa ka nako eo. Nthabiseng ore Sepolesa se ile sa bolelle mmelaellwa hore a tsamaye alo phomola, mmelaellwa o ile a tshwarLucia Mphuthi ya dilemo di-26 eo e leng mme wa bana babedi hot- wa letsatsi le hlahlamang. Mme o ile a lokollwa ka-bail ha mmamorao. swa motseng wa Sebokeng zone 12, kgutla tharo ya Lekoe. O bolela hore ntse a tshositswe ke mantswe a monna enwa, ka mora hore a phonyohe nakong eo monna enwa a neng a mofutuhela, ka Labodi la Kgwedi ya Tshitwe ha e ne e hlola matsatsi a-20 Selemong sa 2017.

Mphuthi ore ka mora hore a fihle lapeng la hae, o ne a eme kantle, mme o ile bona mohlankana ona wa hae wa mehleng a feta le metswalle ya hae, mme ntate wa ngwana hae le yena o ne feta ka tsela yaba oa mobana.

Mme a kena ka jareteng a modumedisa yaba o babadisa Ngwana wa hae, ke moo mohlankana wa hae wa mehleng a ileng a kgutla tseleng yaba o kena ka jareteng, mme a botsa Lucia hore ntate wa ngwana eo o batlang moo hobane hasa dula le Lucia, Lucia o ile a hlokomela hore monna enwa o tletse morusu yaba o kena katlung o mosia hona moo.

Monna enwa o ile a lata Lucia ka tlung mme a moteteka le hona ho montsha dikotsi, lehlasipa le ile la namolelwa ke metswalle ya monna enwa nakong eo ba neng ba mothiba hore a lese Lucia.

Fela monna enwa o ile a kgutla di horeng tsa bosiu, moo a ileng a fumana Lucia le motswalle wa hae Nthabiseng Pule ya dilemo di-27.

Nthabiseng ore monna enwa o ile a thuba fenstere yaba o itshuhlumetsa ka hare ho ntlo, mme Lucia o ile a kgona ho baleha,

Ukwehla kewntengo kaphethioli kwenza abashayeli bezimoto bathi ukukhululeka.

Umnango weziDhlakadla babemenyezelwa intengo kaphethiloli zalonyaka, ezisebenzayo ekuqaleni kwalo nyaka (3 January 2018).

Petrol (93 Octane, ULP and LRP): linciphe ngo-29.00 c/l ; Petrol (95 Octane, ULP and LRP): linciphe ngo-34.00 c/l ; Diesel (0.05% sulphur): linciphe ngo-22.00 c/l ; Diesel (0.005% sulphur): linciphe ngo-26.00 c/l ; Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale): linciphe ngo-29.00 c/l ; SMNRP for IP: linciphe ngo-39.00 c/l ; Maximum LPGas Retail Price: linciphe ngo-71.00 c/kg .

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93 Petrol

R14.20

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95 Petrol

R14.42

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Diesel

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Amaphoyisa we-EMPD Drug Enforcement Unity athathe izinyathelo emuva ngokunikezwa ithipu ephuma kumthombo othembekileyo, bathola izikhwama zepulastiki ezingamashumi amabili nanye we-Ephedrine ngayinye esinda 1kg, sezizonke isamba sihlonza inani ka R60 000.

Umlisa odabuka e-Nigeria ubophiwe e-Kempton Park SAPS ngoLwesibili (2 January), lapha amaphoyisa athola isibili I-epherdrine, ezafakwa ngemishuqulu ekamelweni lakhe endlini yezihambeli eKempton Park.

I-Ephedrine isithako esisebenziswa kukhiqiza izidakamizwa I-Cat kanye le-cocaine. Umsolwa uxwaise amaphoyisa nge ndawo yokugcina lesibili esiqondisiwe izimboni ekhiqiza izidakamizwa.

Umsolwa (43 eminyakeni) ulindele ukuvela emva kweMantshi e-Kempton Park maduzane.

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AFTER

Moloko a National Union of Mine Workers (NUM) a ne a keteka pulo ya ntlo e satswa ahwa botjha, e ileng ya tjheswa selomong se fitileng, motseng wa Sebokeng Zone 17 kgutlo tharo ya lekoe, ho latela seteraike sa nyollelo ya meputso se bileng teng sa basebetsi ba Vaal Sanitary.

Sena keka mora hore hobe le ditshoso ha mmoho le ditlhaselo kgahlano le maloko aNUM. Ka mora hore maloko a-NUM a nke qeto yaho kgutlela mosebetsing, ka mora hore a lemohe hore seteraike sa nyollelo ya meputso se neng se etelletse pele ke mokgatlo wa basebetsi wa-AMCU o seke wa fihlella tumellano ya nyollelo ya meputso le Bahiri, ka Kgwedi ya Motsheanong selemong sa2017.

Maemo a ile a mpefala nakong eo ditho tsa mokgatlo wa-AMCU di neng hlasela le

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5. Tshwane North in Gauteng with 88.9%; 6. A tie between Gauteng West and Johannesburg West in Gauteng with 88.6%; 8. Sedibeng East in Gauteng with 87.9%; 9. Johannesburg East in Gauteng with 87.8%; and 10. Overberg in the Western Cape with 87.7%.

hona ho tjhesa matlo a ditho tsa mokgatlo wa-NUM. Matlo a supileng ka palo a ditho tsa mokgatlo wa-NUM a ile a tjhesa nakong ya ditlhaselo tsena. Ho tloha mathwasong a seteraike sena.

Ntlo e ileng ya tjheswa lore kea mosadi eo e leng Letsoho la mokgodi mokgatlong waNUM (Branch) profenseng ya-Gauteng.

Teko ya polao e etsahetse ka nako yaho keteka kgwedi ya Mafumahadi selemong se fitileng. E le se neng se nyenyefatsa ditokelo tsa Basadi mosebetsing. Ena e bile ketso e bohloko haholo selemong se fitileng mo basebeletsi ba neng ba hlasela basebeletsi ba bang, hona le hore ba hlasele Bahiri bakeng sa nyollelo ya meputso .

BY Lesego Mohlamme

BEFORE

Minister Motshekga said the National Development Plan (NDP) recognises districts as a crucial interface of the basic education sector in identifying best practice, sharing information, and providing support to schools.

“The continued growth in the performance of districts is closely monitored by both the provincial and national education departments,” said Minister Motshekga.

In 2017, the Eastern Cape rationalised the number of districts from 23 to 12, which has reduced the number of districts from 81 to 70 nationally.

In 2017, 66 of the 70 districts (94% of districts) attained pass rates of 60% and above and 31 of the 70 districts (44.3%) attained pass rates of 80% and above.

“Regrettably, four of the 70 districts (5.7%) achieved pass rates lower than 60%,” said Minister Motshekga.

On the upside, for the first time, no district has performed below 50%.

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Indaba iqala phambili ku-page 1 Zingu-115 izikole ezithole imiphumela engu-100%, kanti isifundazwe saseFree State yisona esiphumephambili ngokusebenza kahle.

Ngonyaka ka-2016 kwaphumelela u-72.5% wabafundi bamatikuletsheni kanti ngo-2015 kwakuphumelela u-70.7%.

Eminyakeni yakamuva, izivivinyo zikamatikuletsheni bezikhungathwa yizigameko zokuputshuka kwephepha nokukopela.

Kodwa ngo-2017 azibangabikho izigameko ezinjalo ezibikiwe.

Okhulumela uMnyango, u-Elijah Mhlanga, uthi, “Usuku olukhulu impela lolu, usuku obelulindelwe yibo bonke abantu, ukubona nokuzwa uzothini uNgqongqoshe weMfundo eyisiSekelo.”

“Uzobe ememezela izinga labaphumele ngo-2017, kanye nokuthi zenze kanjani izifundazwe.

Ungqongqoshe weMfundo ePhansi u-Angie Motshekga nabafundi abaphumephambili kuzwelonkwe ngemiphumela kwamatikuletsheni yango-2017.

Use CACH to get a place at varsity

Grade 12 learners, who passed matric in 2017 but have not yet secured a place at a university or college, have been urged to use the Central Applications Clearing House (CACH) system.

CACH is the Department of Higher Education and Training’s online application portal designed for Grade 12 students who are seeking admission to post-school education and training (PSET).

The service assists prospecting students by sharing their matric results with public and private further and higher education institutions across the country, including Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) colleges,

universities, Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) and registered private higher institutions.

Institutions with open study places, technical training opportunities, or apprenticeship slots then make them available to the most suitable applicants on the CACH database.

The service opened on Friday following the release of the 2017 matric results and will close on 28 February 2018.

“Students who have been declined offers at universities should come to CACH, which is an ideal route to find a study space that is still available at another institution.

The CACH system has in recent years as-

sisted thousands of young people across the country to find the right PSET opportunities to access places available to get into training, college, or university as an essential step to-

The service assists prospecting students by sharing their matric results with public and private further and higher education institutions across the country, including Technical and Vocational Training (TVET) colleges, universities, Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) and registered private higher institutions.

wards empowering themselves.

All young people with the required matric qualifications that are still seeking opportunities for 2018 can access CACH’s easy-touse website at cach.dhet.gov.za or call the toll-free number 0800 356 635.

It is also possible to send an SMS with name and ID to 49200 or to find CACH on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CACH _S.A For students who remain unclear about which career to follow, CACH provides advice and information through DHET’s Khetha Career Development Service website at www.careerhelp.org.za.

Inmates achieve 76.7% matric pass rate

The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has announced a 76.7% pass rate for inmates who sat for the 2017 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

“It is indeed a decade of huge success for formal education in Correctional Ser-

vices following an achievement of 76.7% matric pass rate in the 2017 academic year, an improvement of 4.6% from the 2016 academic year.

“For the third time in a row, the DCS has surpassed the 70% national average pass threshold, wherein four

schools recorded a 100% pass [rate]. This is a huge milestone for DCS as it registered the highest number of matriculants – 233 -since the inception of formal education in 2007 when it only had one school with 21 inmates,” said the DCS in a statement.

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THUGS WANTED FOR STEALING 47 SHEEP! Heidelberg Police opened a Farm Attack case docket after 47 sheep stolen, 3 killed and the Sheepman assaulted and kidnapped at Gerald's Farm-Lagerspoort south of Heidelberg town during dark hours Christmas eve (24 December).

It is suspected that unknown thieves climbed over shed wall into the sheep shed.

Suspects further forced zinc door open with unknown hard object to gain entry into the room of the Sheepman.

Blood where found in the room of the Sheepman, passage and the stoep.

Suspects broke the burglar gate to take out the sheep. The three sheep were found dead with their legs tied with a blue plastic rope.

The Sheepman was not found presumed to be Kidnapped.

Police have opened an arson case after a classroom was burnt down at Lethabo Siyanqoba Primary School in Extension 23, Ratanda. Stationary, tables, chairs and other items were destroyed by fire on Thursday, January 4.

It was detected that suspect gained entrance through the hole on the steel palisade fence at the back of the school yard. Sharp instrument used to cut-off the steel palisade fence.

Lesedi Municipality Member of Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Community Services Cllr Kate Rakitla and Ward 7 Councillor, Cllr Zanele Twala visited the school premises to inspect what happened. The two Councillors were shocked to see the cruel and careless residents who destroy the property that belongs to the community.

Only his cell phone and knobkierie were found lying on the ground next to the stoep.

Police are appealing to anyone with information regarding the disappearance of 47 sheep, killed 0l3 sheep and the 21 year old Tshepo Mzizi can contact Heidelberg Detectives at 082 561 0450 or any nearest South African Police Service Police Station.

They further pleaded with the residence around the school to report any unlawful or illegal activities in the school premises.

The Ratanda Station Commander Lieutenant Colonel Makgora Paul Selota is appealing to anyone with information or who may have seen the suspect to contact him at 016 343 6000 or 082 822 8180

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Mapepeza Newspaper The fight for freedom must go on until it is won; until our country is free and happy and peaceful as part of the community of man, we cannot rest.

-OLIVER REGINALD TAMBO

Skin cancer occurs when errors (mutations) occur in the DNA of skin cells. The mutations cause the cells to grow out of control and form a mass of cancer cells.

Cells involved in skin cancer

Skin cancer begins in your skin's top layer — the epidermis. The epidermis is a thin layer that provides a protective cover of skin cells that your body continually sheds. The epidermis contains three main types of cells: • Squamous cells lie just below the outer surface and function as the skin's inner lining.

• Basal cells, which produce new skin cells, sit beneath the squamous cells.

• Melanocytes — which produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin its normal color — are located in the lower part of your epidermis.

Melanocytes produce more melanin when you're in the sun to help protect the deeper layers of your skin.

Where your skin cancer begins determines its type and your treatment options.

Ultraviolet light and other potential causes

Much of the damage to DNA in skin cells results from ultraviolet (UV) radiation found in sunlight and in the lights used in tanning beds.

But sun exposure doesn't explain skin cancers that develop on skin not ordinarily exposed to sunlight.

This indicates that other factors may contribute to your risk of skin cancer, such as being exposed to toxic substances or having a condition that weakens your immune system.

Risk factors

Factors that may increase your risk of skin cancer include: • Fair skin.

Anyone, regardless of skin color, can get skin cancer. However, having less pigment (melanin) in your skin provides less protection from damaging UV radiation. The so-called “yellow bones” are the group at most risk of skin cancer.

If you have blonde or red hair and light-colored eyes, and you freckle or sunburn easily, you're much more likely to develop skin cancer than is a person with darker skin.

• A history of sunburns.

Having had one or more blistering sunburns as a child or teenager increases your risk of developing skin cancer as an adult. Sunburns in adulthood also are a risk factor.

• Excessive sun exposure.

Anyone who spends considerable time in the sun may develop skin cancer, especially if the skin isn't protected by sunscreen or clothing.

Tanning, including exposure to tanning lamps and beds, also puts you at risk. A tan is your skin's injury response to excessive UV radiation.

• Sunny or high-altitude climates.

People who live in sunny, warm climates are exposed to more sunlight than are people who live in colder climates. Living at higher elevations, where the sunlight is strongest, also ex-

poses you to more radiation.

• Moles.

People who have many moles or abnormal moles called dysplastic nevi are at increased risk of skin cancer. These abnormal moles — which look irregular and are generally larger than normal moles — are more likely than others to become cancerous. If you have a history of abnormal moles, watch them regularly for changes.

• Precancerous skin lesions.

Having skin lesions known as actinic keratoses

Anyone, regardless of skin color, can get skin cancer. However, having less pigment (melanin) in your skin provides less protection from damaging UV radiation.

The so-called ýellow bones’ are the group at most risk of skin cancer.

diation, especially the radiation that can and can increase your risk of skin cancer. lead to melanoma. But they play a major • Be aware of sun-sensitizing medicarole in an overall sun protection program. tions.

Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an Some common prescription and overSPF of at least 15. the-counter drugs, including antibiotics, can increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Apply sunscreen generously, and reapply can make your skin more sensitive to sunThese precancerous skin growths typically ap- every two hours — or more often if you're light. pear as rough, scaly patches that range in color You absorb UV radiation year-round, and clouds offer little protecfrom brown to dark pink. They're most common on the face, head and hands of fair-skinned tion from damaging rays. Avoiding the sun at its strongest helps people whose skin has been sun damaged. you avoid the sunburns and suntans that cause skin damage and • A family history of skin cancer. increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Sun exposure accumuIf one of your parents or a sibling has had skin lated over time also may cause skin cancer. cancer, you may have an increased risk of the disease. swimming or perspiring. Use a generous Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the • A personal history of skin cancer. amount of sunscreen on all exposed skin, side effects of any medications you take.

If you developed skin cancer once, you're at including your lips, the tips of your ears, If they increase your sensitivity to sunrisk of developing it again. and the backs of your hands and neck. light, take extra precautions to stay out of • A weak immune system.

• Wear protective clothing. the sun in order to protect your skin.

People with weakened immune systems have Sunscreens don't provide complete pro• Check your skin regularly and report a greater risk of developing skin cancer. This intection from UV rays.

So cover your skin changes to your doctor. cludes people living with HIV/AIDS and those Examine your skin often for new skin taking immunosuppressant drugs after an organ with dark, tightly woven clothing that covers your arms and legs, and a broadgrowths or changes in existing moles, transplant. brimmed hat, which provides more profreckles, bumps and birthmarks.

• Exposure to radiation. tection than a baseball cap or visor does.

With the help of mirrors, check your face, People who received radiation treatment for Some companies also sell photoprotecneck, ears and scalp.

Examine your chest skin conditions such as eczema and acne may tive clothing.

A dermatologist can recomand trunk, and the tops and undersides of have an increased risk of skin cancer, particumend an appropriate brand. your arms and hands.

Examine both the larly basal cell carcinoma.

Don't forget sunglasses. front and back of your legs, and your feet, • Exposure to certain substances.

Look for those that block both types of including the soles and the spaces between Exposure to certain substances, such as arseUV radiation — UVA and UVB rays. your toes. Also check your genital area and nic, may increase your risk of skin cancer.

• Avoid tanning beds. between your buttocks.

Lights used in tanning beds emit UV rays

Prevention

Most skin cancers are preventable. To protect yourself, follow these skin cancer prevention tips: • Avoid the sun during the middle of the day.

For many people in North America, the sun's rays are strongest between about 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Schedule outdoor activities for other times of the day, even in winter or when the sky is cloudy.

You absorb UV radiation year-round, and clouds offer little protection from damaging rays. Avoiding the sun at its strongest helps you avoid the sunburns and suntans that cause skin damage and increase your risk of developing skin cancer. Sun exposure accumulated over time also may cause skin cancer.

• Wear sunscreen year-round.

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Central Sundays @ Ratanda Robots (31 December)

The long lost party culture of Ratanda has been revived.

If you missed it, you missed out.

Hundreds became loyal to the weekly Central Sundays at the Ratanda Robots, organized by Enigma Projects. The youth of the the township gathered in mass to end the year united and in jubilation. The organizers charged nobody and never printed posters - the power of word-of-mouth and social media got this crowd together, every Sunday. Photos: FlamBOYant SA.

ONE 441 Music Fest @ Gaarona Lodge (21 December)

Despite the rainy weather we had last December, the ONE 441 Music Festival was a great hit. The event featured the most talented musicians and groups from the Lesedi-based township, all having diverse genres of sounds.

Held at the Gaarona Valley Lodge in Shalimar Road (Heidelberg), live performances and the venue’s in-house entertainment kept people there from noon until midnight.

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The City’s senior officials visited three hospitals around the Ekurhuleni region to welcome and shower the newly born babies with essential baby goodies.

Gauteng Health MEC Dr Gwen Ramokgopa with mother Joyce Mulenga from Mafikeng, whose water broke while attending a church conference at FNB Stadium with her yet to be named baby at Betha Gxowa Hospital in Germiston on New Year's Day.

The newly born babies in Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg, Bertha Gxowa in Germiston and Phola Park Community Health Centre in Tokoza received their first gifts which included Ekurhuleni branded bathtubs, baby blankets and essential baby

and mother products from MMC Mlambo.

City of Ekurhuleni MMC Dora Mlambo together with the city’s senior officials handing over new born baby essential gifts to baby Zyon Charles and mommy Aureila Charles at the Tambo Memorial Hospital in Boksburg on new year’s day 2018.

Mother Nokuthula Mabasa gladly received a baby hamper from MMC Mlambo on new year’s day for her son born at the Phola Park Community Health Centre in Tokoza.

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The Class of 2017 is the 10th group of learners to sit for the National Senior Certificate, and the fourth group to write CAPS-aligned NSC examinations. The Class of 2017 has recorded the third highest enrolment of Grade 12 learners in the history of the basic education system in South Africa.

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District performance in Gauteng: 1. Tshwane South District = 89.80% 2. Ekurhuleni North District = 89.41% 3. Tshwane North District = 88.93% 4. Gauteng West District = 88.79% 5. Sedibeng East District = 88.62% 6. Johannesburg West District = 88.59% 7. Johannesburg East District = 87.76% 8. Johannesburg South District = 84.33% 9. Johannesburg North District = 83.96% 10. Tshwane West District = 83.28% 11. Gauteng East District = 82.88% 12. Sedibeng West District = 81.93% 13. Ekurhuleni North District = 81.41% 14. Johannesburg Central = 79.91% 15. Gauteng North District = 75.31%

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2018 CALENDAR (isiZulu) Calendar for Year 2018 (South Africa)

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Environmental Calendar World Wetlands Day

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Department of Water & Sanitation toll-free: 0800 200 200

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Public Holiday

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SIGNIFICANT INTERNATIONAL DAYS Africa Day 23 May World Press Freedom Day 03 May Nelson Mandela Day 18 July World Mental Health Day 10 October

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Ekurhuleni DEMS: 011 458 0911 (life threatening emergencies) City of Ekurhuleni Call Centre: 0860 543 000 Lesedi Local Municipality Emergency office: 016 341 4327 or 016 341 3116.

Midvaal Local Municipality Call Centre: 0861 643 8225 or 016 360 7500 Emfuleni Local Municipality Customer Care: 016 950 5109 or 016 950 5000 City of Johannesburg Emergency Hotline: 011 375 5911 City of Johannesburg 24-Hour Hotline: 011 286 6009 Johannesburg City Power: 0850 562 874 (0860 JOBURG) City of Tshwane Hotline No: 0800 874 9263 (0800 TSHWANE) or 012 358 4118

OTHER USEFUL GOVERNMENT NUMBERS Department of Environmental Affairs toll-free: 0800 205 005 (report crimes) Department Higher Education & Training: 0800 872 222 (report fake colleges) Department of Education CACH toll free: 0800 356 635 (find space in colleges)

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sEcOnD OLDEsT sPOrT TOurnAmEnT Is bAcK In EKurHuLEnI! Throwback: The 106th BMW SA Open Championship.

The 107th BMW South African Open proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni will showcase South Africa’s finest home-grown talent as they compete against the European Tour international greats to keep the trophy 8 on home soil!

Crowds turned up to watch world-renowned golf professional, Rory McIlroy, and they were pleasantly surprised by the 'perfect Storm' that was brewing.

the wake of his victory. all week and what a story it for him,” he said.

“I had a great battle out there with Rory.

“He thought he had lost his card at the I knew what was going to be coming my end of last year and there he is now standway. I knew he’d get off to a pretty quick ing with a trophy in his hands after the first start, and I didn’t play my best golf all day. event of 2017. I’m delighted for him.”

Read the Mapepeza Newspaper online! Visit www.issuu.com/mapepeza MAPEPEZA NEWSPAPER The competition between Rory8 McIlroy I just tried to hang in as best I could, but to and Graeme Storm was the moment of the win this trophy and get my name on it is just Behind that duo, England’s Jordan Smith MAPEPEZA NEWSPAPER tournament. With little expectations, it re- a dream come true. carded his third consecutive 68 to finish in sulted in a tie and a nail-biting play-off on third, while Dean Burmester birdied the the 18th hole. Storm held his nerve to claim McIlroy couldn’t have been more gracious 18th to jump ahead of fellow South Africans the championship. in defeat. “Obviously it’s disappointing to Trevor Fisher Jnr and Thomas Aiken to fin@mapepeza “It feels surreal,” said Storm manySEND times in finish like that but Graeme has played well ish in fourth, the leading South African.

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Storm holds off McIlroy for SA Open title!

PERFECT SWING: Hitting the first ball of the day, acting executive mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Cllr Lesiba Mpya officially opened the BMW SA Open Championships on Thursday morning, January 12. Cllr Dora Mlambo, MMC Community Services and Vincent Campbell HOD Sports & Recreation (far right) watch on at Glendower Golf Club in Edenvale.

THE BMW SA Open Championship proudly hosted by City of Ekurhuleni celebrates its 106th year in 2017, making it among the oldest national open championships in the world. This long-standing history and the quality of golf played, makes it one of the Sunshine Tour’s flagship events.

received a R100 000 donation from sponsor BMW South Africa.

The NGO was established in 2009 by golfer Ernie and Liezl Els to focus on the issue of autism. This was motivated by their son Ben’s diagnosis several years before. In 2011, the Ernie Els Centre for Autism was estabThe South African Open was in- lished in South Africa. augurated in 1903 after a series of exhibition matches had been played Golfing stars such as World number in the decade prior to it. It is the sec- 2 Rory Mcllroy, Ernie Els, Branden ond-oldest national open golf cham- Grace, Trevor Immelman, Andy Sulpionship in the world, with the Open livan and George Coetzee will go head-to-head from 12-15 January.

Championship being the oldest.

It is also the second-oldest sporting The defending champion, 23 year competition in South Africa after the old Brandon Stone, is confident Currie Cup, which was first played ahead of facing these great players for in 1893. and hopes to repeat his victorious World Number Two golfer Rory Mcllroy poses with the MD of Mapepeza NewsThe Els for Autism Foundation feat.

- Mapepeza Reporter hole stroke play tournament which is contested over four days. Other notably golfers in the championships are 2015 SA Open winner Andy Sullivan, 2013 SA Open winner Morten Orum Madsen, Hennie Otto, George Coetzee, Richard Sterne and Jaco van Zyl.

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Any player ranked within the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking qualifies to play and golfers earn points towards their Official World Golf Ranking and Race to Dubai.

Legendary golfer Ernie Els is the player-host for the third time.

Hitting the first ball of the day, acting executive mayor of the City of Ekurhuleni, Cllr Lesiba Mpya officially opened the 106th BMW SA Open Championships on ThursThe field consist of 156 professional day golfers whomorning, will compete in the 72- January 12.

paper Lolliepop Mofoka at the first day of the BMW SA Open Chamionship.

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Published on: Vol.4 Issue #2 MMC Community Services Cllr Dorah Mlambo, acting executive mayor Cllr Lesiba Mpya and Sports and Recreation minister Fikile Mbalula congratulate the 2017 BMW SA Open Championship winner Graeme Storm in Glendower Golf Club in the City of Ekurhuleni on January 15.

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t has been 10 years since he tasted success as a professional golfer, and Graeme Storm made his second victory as memorable as can be as he defeated world number two Rory McIlroy on the third playoff hole on Sunday in the BMW SA Open proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni.

pretty quick start, and I didn’t play my best golf all day. I just tried to hang in as best I could, but to win this trophy and get my name on it is just a dream come true.”

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The pair was deadlocked on 18-under-par 270 after 72 holes of regulation play, and Storm managed to take advantage of a wayward McIlroy drive on the third extra trip up the 18th at Glendower Golf Club, making par while the Northern Irishman was unable to get up and down to lengthen the play-off.

“It feels surreal,” said Storm many times in the wake of his victory. “I had a great battle out there with Rory. I knew what was going to be coming my way. I knew he’d get off to a

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“It was a shame for Rory that he missed his, and a relief for me,” said Storm. “I would have much preferred to have holed the putt, and I’m sure Rory probably thinks the same.”

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He started the day with a three-stroke advantage over McIlroy, but, as he expected, the four-time major winner got out of the blocks fast with two birdies in the first two holes to close the gap to one. Storm hit back with a birdie of his own on three, but then came the inexorable pressure of McIlroy pressing for victory.

And it looked to be signed and sealed as McIlroy birdied 13, Storm bogeyed 14 and the pair traded birdies on 16. Pars on 16, and it seemed that McIlroy would romp home, ahead by one with two to play.

But an errant tee-shot from McIlroy on 17 saw him with a horrible lie in the green-

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side bunker on the par-three. The resultant bogey – and Storm’s calm par, saw matters level going up 18.

“It was more difficult playing the 72nd hole than the play-off holes,” said Storm. “In the play-off, I knew what was going to come my way. He was going to hit driver and blast his way up there, as he can and I can’t. I just had to stick to my game plan and hope it goes my way. It looked like I just kept it in the same position, and that’s what I was trying to do.”

By the time the third play-off hole came around, Storm’s consistency was enough: McIlory pushed his drive far enough right so that a tree branch hindered his swing enough for him to come up short and left of the green. Storm’s birdie putt grazed the hole, McIlroy’s chip was five feet past the hole, and, when he missed his return putt, Storms tap-in par had proved enough.

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McIlroy couldn’t have been more gracious in defeat. “Obviously it’s disappointing to finish like that but Graeme has played well all week and what a story it for him,” he said. “He thought he had lost his card at the end of last year and there he is now standing with a trophy in his hands after the first event of 2017. I’m delighted for him.”

Behind that duo, England’s Jordan Smith carded his third consecutive 68 to finish in third, while Dean Burmester birdied the 18th to jump ahead of fellow-South Africans Trevor Fisher Jnr and Thomas Aiken to finish in fourth, the leading South African.

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The launch of the 107th edition of the BMW SA Open Championship saw two big announcements: First, “The Boys Are Back In Town”, meaning that South Africa has gathered its crop of golf champs and pros in attempts to bring this legendary trophy home. Another was the SA Open Legacy Project.

In an effort to live a lasting legacy of the SA Open Golf Championship, golf clinics will be organized for Ekurhuleni kids.

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After six years of hosting the international golf championship, the “We are hoping that some of these kids will eventually be able to enroll at the University of Pretoria’s High Perfor- City of Ekurhuleni and the tournament’s organizer, Sunshine Tour mance Centre and develop successful golfing careers,” said the Ekurhuleni’s Director of Sports and Recreation, Atwell agreed to focus on golf clinics for kids as a sustainable programme Sijadu. Furthermore, the SA Open Legacy Project will include support in terms of counselling, mentorship, provision to benefit disadvantaged kids who are showing interest in the sport. of transport and refreshments for the kids when they need to travel to competitions and tours.

The promising stars will be accorded full junior membership of the club and will participate in tournaments on behalf of the club under ARTICLE COMPILED BY STEPHEN SEAKGWE, PICTURES: MAPEPEZA MEDIA GALLERIA the mentorship of Gavan Levenson and Loyiso Barnes from EkurhuSources: Previously published editions of Mapepeza Newspaper, City of Ekurhuleni, BMW SA Open website. leni Golf Union.