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Heidelberg Police officers met and talked to learners of various schools on Friday, June 3, in the community. Social crime prevention officers, Captain Blose and Warrant Officer Mqosini (pitured), visited Ratanda library to address children’s right following Child Protection Week which is commemorated in the country annually from May 29 to June 5. “South African police services celebrates this day in honor of children’s rights as articulated in the constitution of the republic of south Africa and children’s act (Act no.38 of 2005) by ensuring that the most vulnerable in our society do not suffer abuse, we believe it in our hand to stop the cycle of neglect, abuse, violence and exploitation of children,” said Heidelberg police spokesperson Constable Doris Nkosi. Protecting children from violence, exploitation and abuse is not only a basic value but also an obligation clearly set out in Article 28 of the South African Constitution.

Cops give kids tips on their rights and safety

Captain Blose has appealed to parents to instill a culture discipline and respect in their homes. This can curb behavioral problems that also affects their school teachers – people that are trusted with children’s safety in school.

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News Briefs Triple growth on kidnappings in GP

On Tuesday, June 14, the Gauteng Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Elias Mawela, presented the fourth quarter crime statistics before the provincial Legislature. Lt. Col. Mawela said that during the three months under review, Gauteng has seen serious increase of kidnappings, with 1 563 cases reported as compared to the same period in 2020/2021 where there were only 524 cases reported. The top three leading reason for kidnappings are hijackings, robberies related and retaliation or revenge-related events. Sexual offences have increased with 11.3%, majority being rape cases.

Ekurhuleni welcomes 480 new Metro officers

Member of the Mayoral Committee for Community Safety, Councilor Letlhogonolo Moseki, says that the unleashing of the officers onto the streets of the city is clear demonstration of the city’s commitment to tackle criminals head-on in the region. Cllr Moseki was speaking during a brief visit to the Ekurhuleni Metro Police (EMPD) Training Academy in KwaThema, where these new members are concluding their training. He said these new metro recruits will complement the current metro police contingent, and once the training is complete, the city will be able to increase its crime prevention and policing operations such as Operation Buya Mthetho. Operation Buya Mthetho is a multi-disciplinary operation consisting of different departments from different spheres of government and security cluster to fight lawlessness in the city.

Beware Of New Post Office Scam

This comes after the SAPO has recently received several enquiries about a new crime designed to mislead members of the public to pay money into a fraudulent account, and into sharing the details of their credit card with the scammers. The emails and SMS messages appear to originate from the Post Office when in fact they have no connection with the SA Post Office. Clicking on the link in the message leads the user to a payment page where they are asked to deposit money into an account to ‘release’ a package. In several instances a form is included asking the card number and the CVV number on the back. The combination of the card number and CVV number are required for online purchases. If you share these details with the scammer, they may be able to use your account to its credit limit

Hamilton Ndlovu ordered to pay back over R158 million for PPE tender fraud! The Special Tribunal has ordered businessman Hamilton Ndlovu and his companies to pay back at least R158 million in monies gained from unlawful and irregular personal protective equipment (PPE) tenders. Ndlovu benefited at least R172 million from some 19 National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) PPE tenders. Ndlovu’s properties and a trust account to the value of R42 million and a further R60 million in assets were already frozen last year, and will be handed over the State or sold to make up some of the R158 million. The specialised court handed down judgment on Tuesday afternoon following an application by the Spe-

cial Investigating Unit (SIU) and the NHLS to have those tenders set aside. In handing down the order, President of the Special Tribunal, Judge Lebogang Modiba, also instructed that Ndlovu be blacklisted from doing business with government. Ndlovu has also been ordered to pay the legal costs of the SIU and the NHLS.

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Poisoned brothers laid to rest! Hundreds of learners and members of the Ratanda community gathered to bid farewell to siblings Lehlohonolo Khoabane, Katleho Khoabane and youngest Teboho Ngcongwane at the Ratanda Multipurpose on Saturday (June 4).

The boys died of poisoning a week earlier when their father laced a drink and gave it to all five of his children. The three boys succumbed to the lethal poison while attending school, leaving their fellow classmates and teachers traumatized. The fourth sibling was fortunately rushed to the hospital and is still recovering. Only one of the children did not consume the concoction. Their father has been arrested after he was found unconscious by police after a failed suicide attempt. He later died in hospital. The Khoabane and Ngcongwane families were also comforted by the mayors of Lesedi and Sedibeng, including other leaders from the Heidelberg Taxi Association, local politicians and clergymen from various churches. Lesedi Municipality’s executive mayor, Mluleki Nkosi said the community has lost three possible messiahs. “The loss of the Khoabane siblings has left an indelible mark to our community. Domestic violence is a pandemic. No matter how cool, how silent you are, this is domestic violence,” he said. The mayor also said that in this difficult time, the residents of Ratanda came together to not only support the bereaved family, but to each other. He appealed to the community to return to the ward-based street

committees that were very active in fighting crime and social ills back in the day.

Lesedi Local Muncipality executive mayor Mluleki Nkosi speaking at the funeral service Sedibeng District executive mayor, Lerato Maloka, also extended her condolences on behalf of local government. Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi, spoke and offered his condolences to the families, the schools and the community said that government must find a way to stop the sale of the popular rat poison known as Halipirimi in communities. The poison known as Aldicarb, an illegal pesticide that also goes by names such as ‘Two Step’ and in Sotho, ‘Halipirimi’ is originally used for agricultural purposes; can be found widely sold around taxi ranks and by street vendors countrywide. “Is it not time that this poison called halephirimi is restricted and is not made easily available in our communities? We can’t allow this poison to finish all of us,” said Lesufi. He requested the people in attendance to send their prayers to the recovering sibling. He also thanked the Ratanda community in uniting and showing love to each other at this time of need.

““Given the abuse of corporate entities, tender fronting and fraud that has taken place, a punitive costs order is warranted against Hamilton Ndlovu and the companies he represents. He masterminded the fraudulent procurement scheme and [channelled] funds deriving from the impugned payments through these companies,” Modiba said.

Dipaleseng mayor speaks out against double murder in Siyathemba! The Executive Mayor of Dipaleseng Local Muncipality, Councilor Khethiwe Moeketsi, has strongly condemned the murder of a 24 year old woman and her two year old child. "This cruel act is an indication of the unwavering attack on women and children in our country, perpetrated by the very same intended protectors in our society," said the mayor. The deceased were discovered at the Joe Slovo settlement in Siyathemba township in Balfour on Monday, June 6. Police launched a manhunt immediately and went in search of the suspect. On the following day, po-

lice made a breakthrough when a 32 year old suspect was arrested. The suspect appeared before the Balfour Magistrate's Courts on Thursday June, 9, facing two counts of murder and defeating the ends of justice. Investigations are still underway.

Four arrested in Nigel for illegal firearm and money laundering

The mayor and the Mpumalanga Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Semakaleng Daphney Manamela have welcomed the speedy arrest.

The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Task Team Unit Members with Geluksdal Precinct Officers, arrested four suspects for possession of suspected stolen bank and Sassa cards also for possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition.

Ferryvalle Standard Bank, officers caught the foursome red handed. The cornered quartet, were body searched and a Cryena Zastava 7.65 pistol with seven live rounds, were uncovered,” said Metro police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Kelebogile Thepa.

Both leaders have urged the residents of Dipaleseng to join the police in fighting the scourge of Gender-based Violence and Femicide in their community.

“Acting upon intelligence from other law enforcers, about four outlaws visiting different bank ATM’s within the Nigel area, the EMPD dedicated team jumped into action and at

All the arrested suspects facing charges of ‘possession of unlicensed firearm and ammunition’ were marched to the Nigel police station on Monday, June 6.

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Lesedi Local Municipality, Gauteng 2022-2023 FINAL RATES AND TARIFFS FOR MUNICIPAL RATES AND SERVICES Notice is hereby given to the rate payers and consumers in terms of section 13 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act 2000 that Lesedi Local Municipality has by council resolution approved 2022/2023 Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) for levying a rate on a property and service charges. Tariffs were approved by Council on 25 May 2022 – Council resolution number LC.CM-93/05/2022. It is important to note that water tariffs are pending for Rand Water guidelines and electricity tariffs are pending the approval by NERSA. It is important to note that electricity tariffs are pending the approval by NERSA. The council resolution is published in the municipal website – www.lesedilm.gov.za and at the municipality’s head and satellite offices and libraries. Percentage Increase

Municipal Services Property rates

2022/23 4.8%

Water

8.8%

Electricity Sewer/Sanitation Refuse Removal

7.47% 4.8% 4.8%

Other Services

4.8% and 10% for rental

Vacant land (residential)

1:1

0,013221646

0,013856285

All Residential and sectional title properties, is rebated by the amount of rates payable on the municipal value as indicated:

All residential vacant land as defined in the Rates Policy be rebated by the amount of rates payable on the municipal value as indicated:

 Distribution losses;  Depreciation expenses (capital replacement reserve);  Maintenance of infrastructure and fixed assets;

ASSESSMENT / PROPERTY RATES

Valuation Roll 2019-2024 2021/2122 - 0,013221646 2022/23 – 0,013856285, in the rand for property rates. Zero rated Tariff 2021/22

Tarff 2022/23

3,9%

4,8%

Residential property

1:1

0,013221646

0,013856285

Business & commercial property

1:2

0,026443239

0,027712514

Industrial property

1:2

0,026443239

0,027712514

40%

8769-10587

20%

0,027712514

1:2

0,026443239

0,027712514

The municipality will grant 10% rebate on a property value of R100 000 000 (hundred million) and above.

Not rateable

State trust land

Not rateable

Protected areas

Not rateable

National monuments

Not rateable

1: 0.25

0,003305381

0,003464040

Exclusive use areas

1:1

0,013221646

0,013856285

Servitudes

1:1

0,013221646

0,013856285

According to use

20%

60%

0,026443239

According to use

20%

7306-8036

1:2

Multiple use properties

100%

80%

0,003464040

Not rateable

R15001 to R40 000

Exempt [Section 17(h) of the Act].

5116-7305

0,003305381

Township title properties

Exempt [Section 17(h) of the Act].

Special rebates to registered owners of residential properties who are senior citizens, disabled and/or medically unfit persons qualifying according to gross monthly household income of all persons normally residing on that property: Gross monthly household income 0-5115 100%

1: 0.25

Properties owned by public benefit organizations

First R15000

All state owned properties as defined in the Rates Policy, qualify for a 20% rebate. All government properties are defined in schedule 1 & 3 of the Public finance Municipal Act. Special rebates

8037-8768

Public service infrastructure Communal land as defined in the Communal Land Rights Act

R15 001 to R100 000

All Public benefit Organisation (PBO) properties as defined in the Rates Policy qualify for a 20% rebate. (This rebate is only applicable to rates payable.) State owned properties

 Overheads costs.

Municipal properties

First R15000

% Rebates

Public Benefit Organisation (PBO)

 The cost of approved indigent relief; and

State owned properties

Municipal value

Residential vacant land

 Distribution costs;

Agricultural properties used for farming and agricultural purposes Agricultural properties used for business, commercial purposes

0,041568983

100%

 Cost of bulk purchases of water and electricity

Ratio

0,039665061

Residential and sectional title properties

 Affordability

Description

1:3

PROPERTY RATES REBATES

General factors that have been considered in determining the tariffs are as follows:

PROPERTY RATES

Vacant land (business, industrial and commercial)

R100 000 000

10%

In terms of section 15 (1) (b) of the MPRA, the Council GRANTS deduction on the market value and rebates on the rates levied for 2022/2023 in respect of a residential properties.

In terms of section 17 (h) of the MPRA, read with Council’s Property Rates Policy, the impermissible value of the market value of a residential

properties be applied on the first R15 000 of the market value of rateable property contained in the valuation roll or supplementary valuation roll of the municipality and the impermissible value of the R15 001 to R100 000 of the market value for all residential and sectional title properties (domestic).

Senior citizens, disabled persons and or /medically unfit persons, who are registered owners of the residential properties will receive special rebates as stipulated in the table above.

The special rebate is only granted upon application and therefore all pensioners / senior citizens, disabled persons and or / medically unfit persons are reminded to submit their rebate application forms to Lesedi municipal offices - Assessment rates section. Please note that the special rebate is only applicable for 12 months, therefore pensioners who applied for the rebate for 2021/2022 financial year must re-apply for the new financial year (2022/2023). Please bring your certified ID copy and proof of income.

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REFUSE (excl VAT) Tariffs 2021/2022

Tariffs 2022/2023

141 264 132 107 139 41

148 277 138 112 145 43

375

393

RF C2 MH

Domestic Business / Industrial / Hospital Flats Departmental Builders / Contractors Informal Sector Mass Disposal at Transfer Station - per ton Mass Containers week days

513

537

735

770

433

454

RF C2 C9

Mass Containers weekends Mass Disposal at Platkop per ton Kloof mass disposal

3653

3828

Tariff code

Description of tariff

RF C2 C2 RF C2 C4 RF C2 C3 RF C2 C8 RF C2 C0 RF C3 RP RF C2 MW

Drought tariff - Business / Commercial

Tariff code

Description of tariff

BS R1 R1 / RB/R0 SE R2 R2

BS R1 R1 SE R2 R6

Domestic: Basic Domestic: 1 Sewer point 2 or more sewer points Flats and second unit on Domestic stand Hospital Basic Hospital per sewer point

BS R1 R1 / RB / R0

All the basics

SE R2 R3

BS R1 R1 SE R2 R4 SE R2 R7

BS R3 SP BS R1 R8 new

Business / Industrial / Schools per point Departmental Builders / Contractors Informal sector Kloof sewerage basic

Tariff code

Tariff code BW W1 W9 WA W2 W2

WA W2 W4

WA W2 W5 WA W2 W8 WA W2 OU WA W2 W6 WA W2 WS BW W1 W3 BW W1 W9 BW W1 W8 BW W1 W4 BW W1 W2 BW W1 W3

Description of tariff Domestic: basic (with improvements) Approved indigents 0 - 6 kl 6.1 - 10 kl 10.1 - 30 kl 30.1 - 50 kl 50.1 - 70 kl 70 kl > Other domestic usage 0 - 10 kl 10.1 - 30 kl 30.1 - 50 kl 50.1 - 70 kl 70 kl > Informal sector Flats Hospitals

Tariff 2021/2022

BE E1 E3 E1/ E5 EL E3 EZ

Tariffs 2022/2023

58 58 134

55 138

58 145

155

162

129 91 38 6880

135 96 40 7210

Tariffs 2022/2023

310.34

EL E3 EA

Basic charge with /without improvements Domestic: APPROVED INDIGENTS 0 - 50 kWh

Free

51 kWh– 350 kWh

1,62

1,74

351 kWh – 600 kWh

2,27

2,44

600 kWh >

2,68

2,88

1,26 1,62 2,27 2,68

1,35 1,74 2,44 2,94

423,74

455.38

2,24

2,41

5296,70 2,19

5692.37 2,35

1066,78 2,08

1169,19 2,28

1066,78 2,59

1146.47 2,24

2621,51

2817.34

1,56 218,29

1,68 235.36

2621,51

2817.34

2,51 259,12

2,70 278.35

3722,53 1,50 210,50

4000.61 1,61 226.2

3722,53 2,51

4000.61 2,70

241,74

259.80

3542,44 141,48

3807.06 152.05

Domestic: NON- INDIGENTS 0 – 50 KwH 51 - 350 Kwh 351 – 600 kwh 600 kWh > Bulk Residential reseller ( All season voltage >400v) basic charge ( rand) energy charge (c/kWh) Bulk Residential reseller (All season voltage 230/400v) basic charge (rand) energy charge (c/kWh) Low Commercial tariff – customers below 100kVa/150A Connection size – voltage 230/400V Low demand (Summer) basic charge (rand) ( below 100kVA) energy charge (c/kWh) no demand

Free 20 26 32 49 53

Free 22 28 35 53 58

20 26 32 49 53 24 28 28

22 28 35 53 58 26 30 30

basic charge (rand) ( above 100kVA)

224

244

energy charge (c/kWh) demand charge ( R/kVA) Medium Commercial tariff – Customers above 100kVA /150A connection size up to 1MVA Voltage > 230/400V & =11KV

215

234

146

159

Water leak tariff

Water tariff less 15% of the rate tariff

Drought tariff Residential

10% punitive tariff will apply to all domestic users who consume more than 25Kl

Business & Industrial per kl School, Churches, Sports clubs, Museum Basic levy for more than one consumer on any piece of land Basic domestic stands Basic vacant domestic stands Basic Business Stands Basic Industrial Stands Temporary Connections Basic

288,77

Description of tariff

All other users per kl

Tariffs 2021/2022

Tariffs 2022/2023 (pending for NERSA approval)

Domestic:

55 55 128

WATER (excl VAT)

10% More consumption for Business users based on the 12 Months monthly average.

ELECTRICITY (excl VAT)

SEWER (excl VAT) Tariffs 2021/2022

10% More consumption for Business users based on the 12 Months monthly average.

High demand (Winter) ( 2022 07 01- 2022 08 31 ) (2023 06 01 - 202 06 30) basic charge (rand) ( below 100kVA) energy charge (c/kWh) no demand Medium Commercial tariff – customers above 100kVA/150A connection size 230/400V Low demand (Summer) basic charge (rand) ( above 100kVA) energy charge (c/kWh) demand charge ( R/kVA) High demand (Winter) ( 2022 07 01- 2022 08 31 ) (2023 06 01 - 2023 06 30)

Low demand (summer) basic charge (rand) energy charge (c/kWh) demand charge ( R/kVA) High demand (winter) basic charge (rand) energy charge (c/kWh) demand charge ( R/kVA) High Commercial tariff – Customers at medium voltage (>230/400V & < = 11KV) with minimum 1MVA connection basic charge demand charge ( R/kVA) Low demand (Summer)

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peak ( c/kWh) standard (c/kWh) off peak (ckWh) High demand (Winter)

2,01 1,32 1,04

2,20 1,42 1,12

500,57 1,76 1,07

537,63 1,89 1,15

(2022 07 01 - 2022 08 31) (2023 06 01 - 2023 06 30) peak ( c/kWh) standard (c/kWh) off peak (c/kWh)

REPLACEMENT FEES (EXCL VAT) Tariffs 202/2022

Tariffs 2022/2023

821

860

2561

2684

4433

4646

2622 2946 1037

2748 3088 1087

Formula - cost of estimated electricity over a period X 200%

Description of tariff REPLACEMENT OF CIRCUIT BREAKER REPLACEMENT OF SINGLE PHASE CONVENTIONAL METER REPLACEMENT OF 3-PHASE CONVENTIONAL METER REPLACEMENT OF PRE-PAID METER REPLACEMENT OF CABLE REPLACEMENT OF WATER METER PENALTY FEE ON METER TAMPERING AND ILLEGAL CONNECTION INCL VAT)

DEPOSITS OF WATER & LIGHTS (Incl VAT) Tariffs 2021/2022

Tariffs 2022/2023

3873

4058

929

973

Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer

Description of tariff Residential (single phase connection up to 80 A) Suikerbos-oord vir bejaardes (pension) Residential resellers 2 X consumption(above 3 X 150A)

Residential : Water deposit (New) (no previous connections)

1859

Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer 1948

Residential : Elect deposits (New) (no previous connections) (single phase up to 80 A)

4647

4870

Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer

7744

8116

1859 Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer

1948 Price determined by Electrical Department based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer

All use (residential, commercial or other) above 80 A 3 phase

based on the size of the connection and on the expected load factor of the customer as supplied by the customer’s Engineer Price determined by Electrical Department based on the expected load factor of the customer

Small Business (shops) 2 times consumption

Industrial business 2 times consumption Small holdings & Farms Water domestic user only Shopping malls 2 times consumption

CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION FEES (excl VAT) Description of tariff Reconnection fees: Water reconnection fee (VAT excl) Electricity reconnection fee (VAT excl) Connection fees for service: Water connection fee for services (VAT excl) Electricity connection fee for services (VAT excl) Conventional meter (New): Average single phase connection cost Pre-paid meter (VAT incl) (New): Average single phase pre-paid connection cost Change from conventional meter to pre-paid meter: Change from single phase conventional meter to pre-paid meter

Tariffs 2021/2022

Tariffs 2022/2023

774 774

811 811

774

811

774

811

Price determined by Electrical Department

1962

2056

Change from three phase conventional meter to pre-paid meter Pre-paid card connection fee (VAT incl) (All) Water meter installation / connection fee (VAT excl) (New) 15mm dia water connection 20mm dia water connection 25mm dia water connection 40mm dia water connection 50mm dia water connection 80mm dia water connection Move meter Temporary meter installation Roards and storm water (excl VAT) Lowering of kerbs and alterations culvert entrance Lowering of kerbs and alterations Meter new entrance Lowering of kerbs and alterations meter additional entrance

2180

2284

189

198

2986 3330 4135 7334 30809 42298 604 5321

3130 3490 4334 7686 32288 44329 633 5576

2046

2144

862

903

862

903

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Finance Miscellaneous tariffs (VAT incl) Description of tariff Clearance certificate (per property) Administration fee for dishonoured payments, RD cheques and electronic payments reversed (per item) Tender fees - R200 000 to R500 000 Tender fees - R500 000 to R2million Tender fees above R2million Valuation certificate or property related information (per property) Issuing of duplicate receipt (per receipt) Application for duplicate clearance certificate (per certificate) Deeds search (per property) Warning Notices (if applicable) (excluding water and electricity notices) (per notice) Warning Notices for non -payment Duplicate statement for more 3 months (per page) ELECTRICITY MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES (excl VAT) 1. For blocking / unblocking a customer to purchase prepayment electricity units due to non-payment of the account (payable once only to effect both blocking and unblocking):

Tariffs 2021/2022 388

Tariffs 2022/2023 406

774

811

363 848

381 888

1816

1903

388

406

100

151

158

Tariffs 2021/2022

Tariffs 2022/2023

4.3 Access to AMR readings p/m 5. For repeatedly attending to a customer complaint where the reason for the complaint is not the fault of the supply authority, per visit: 6. For testing the accuracy of a meter on request of a customer 7. For the lease of a transformer, per month, per kVA of transformer capacity

8. For providing a service connection

9. For modifying a service connection on request of a customer

10. For the provision of material or equipment or the execution of work on behalf of a customer or on request of a customer 11. For exempting a customer’s water heating apparatus from control by the supply authority, per month

220

231

220

231

12.2Cost for damaging any 22 kV cable R30 000.00 VAT exclusive per cable plus additional cost incurred of material, labour and transport plus 10%. plus VAT 13. Operational cost per street light supplied from the Lesedi grid, per month.

208

13.2. 250 Watt lamp 13.3 400 Watt lamp

349 537

366 563

1 912

2003

2 655

2 783

2 655

2 783

2 655

2 783

423

443

14. Charge for providing a clearance certificate when a meter reading cannot be obtained. 15. Connecting illegally to the electricity grid without a supply agreement 16. Painting, defacing, pasting posters, tampering or interfering with any service connection or service protection device or supply or any other equipment of the Council 17. Wilfully hindering, obstructing, interfering with or refusing admittance to any duly authorized official of the Council in the performance of his duty under these by-laws or of any duty connected therewith or relating thereto, per incident: 18. Replacement card for prepayment meter identification 19. Replacement keypad (CIU) for all types of Pre-Paid meters – damaged or lost

Other tariffS

Waste management fees (Excl VAT)

2021/22

2022/23

524

549

1 061

1 112

Skip Containers during Week Days per removal

513

537

Skip Containers Weekends per removal

735

770

Refuse bags Refuse bins (small 85 lt) Refuse bins (big 280 lt)

2921

3061

220

231

220

231

206

216

LED fees: (excl VAT)

2021/22

2022/23

Boom sprayer (1000l/ha)

370

388

Boom sprayer (1000l/ha)

500

524

Farm support service: 286

300

649

680

4 Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10% Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10% Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10% 197

4 Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10% Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10% Estimated cost of material, labour and transport plus 10%

207

12.1 Excavations within public areas leading to damage to electricity cables, including attempts of theft 12.2Cost for damaging any 6.6\11 kV cable R20 000.00 VAT exclusive per cable plus additional cost incurred of material, labour and transport plus 10%. plus VAT

191

Waste management fees and LED fees (excl VAT)

2. For discontinuing and restoring a supply at the request of a customer: 2.1 For disconnecting a supply at the customer’s request 2.2 For reconnecting a supply at the customer’s request 3. For removing and re-instating a customer connection that has been removed due to tampering by the customer: 3.1 Estimated cost of material, labour and transport + 10% with a minimum charge of 4. For reading a meter: 4.1 On request of a customer 4.2 After office hours on a regular basis as arranged by a customer:

13.1. 125 Watt or lower wattage lamp

27 569

41 354

28 893

43 339

Raw cultivator (4 row)

566

593

Furrow beam plough (4 row)

561

588

Disc harrow (width 3m)

701

735

1 077

1 128

Planter Fertilizer spreader

615

645

Drop side traler (6 ton)

5465

572

Slasher 2m (4 tables)

577

604

1 752

1 836

796

835

1 593

1 669

Heidelberg CBD stalls (1)

422

442

Heidelberg CBD stalls (2)

337

353

Heideberg taxi rank stalls (1)

337

353

Canteen rental Chicken structures-Jamson Park Commonage (per structure) Mill and Silo - Jamson Park Commonage

Heideberg taxi rank stalls (2)

421

441

Ratanda CBD Stalls (1)

216

227

Ratanda CBD Stalls (2)

239

251

Heidelberg Extension 23 Mini hub

2 231

2 338

Bophani izidwaba agricultural co-operative

2 170

2 274

BMohale

2 395

2 510

Hlwanyela agricultural co-operative

3 004

3 148

Legal notices, power of attorney,

354

371

Informal traders

242

254

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CEMETERIES

Resident

Heidelberg, Devon, Hindu, Muslim, and Jewish Cemeteries

Non-resident

1. Reservation or Purchase of a grave 1.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of Lesedi Adult per grave

Tariff 2021/22

Tariff 2022/23

R 1277.00

R 1338.00

R 752.00

R 788.00

Adult per grave

R3441.00

R 3501.00

Child per grave

R 2753.00

R 2885.00

Child per grave 1.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi

2. Opening and funeral charges 2.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of Lesedi

R 244.00

R 255.00

3.2. Opening of a grave and transferring of the remains to another grave (Exhumation)

R 2448.00

R 2565.00

3.3 Re-internment charge per grave

R 1348.00

R 1412.00

3.1. Transfer of a reserved grave

3.4 Approval costs for the erection of memorial work on a grave

R 377.00

R 395.00 Lesedi Local Mu

3.5 Widening or deepening of a grave

R 377.00

R 395.00

R 1277.00

R1338.00

3.6 Interment of Ashes in a new grave

Child per grave

R 752.00

R 788.00

3.6.1 Resident

Adult per grave

R 3441.00

R 3501.00

Child per grave

R 2753.00

R 2885.00

Resident

R 1076.00

R 1127.00

Non-resident

R 2423.00

R 2539.00

2.3 Second funeral in an extra deep grave

3. Other services

3.1 Transfer of a reserved grave 3.2 Opening of a grave and transferring of the remains to another grave (Exhumation) 3.3 Re-internment charge per grave 3.4 Approval costs for the erection of memorial work on a grave 3.5 Widening or deepening of a grave 3.6 Internment of ashes in a new grave

R 259.00

R 271.00

R 3059.00

R 3205.00

R 1348.00

R 1412.00

R 377.00

R 395.00

R 377.00

R 395.00

3.6.1 Resident R 1985.00

R 2080.00

Child grave

R 1103.00

R 1155.00

3.6.2 Non-resident Adult grave

R 4401.00

R 4612.00

Child grave

R 3304.00

R 3462.00

3.7 The internment of ashes in an existing grave 3.7.1 Resident

R 377.00

R 395.00

3.7.2 Non-resident

R 909.00

R 952.00

4. Additional charge 4.1 When the funeral is held on a Sunday or Public Holiday

R 2802.00

R 2936.00

Adult per grave

R 2082.00

R 2181.00

Child per grave

R 1280.00

R 1341.00

R 415.00

R 434.00

4.2 Late booking fee

Ekuthuleni- , Ekuphumuleni Sub-regional Cemeteries and Kwa Zenzele/Vischkuil Cemeteries

Adult Grave

R 1873.00

R 1962.00

Child Grave

R 1039.00

R 1088.00

3.6.2. Non Resident Adult Grave

R 3995.00

Child Grave

R 4150.00

216

239

3.7. The interment of ashes Ratanda CBD Stalls (2) in an existing grave

R 4349.00 R 4349.00

251

Heidelberg 3.7.1 ResidentExtension 23 Mini hub

R 355.00

2 231 R 372.002 338

3.7.2 Non-resident

R 857.00

2 170

R 898.00 2 274

2 395

2 510

izidwaba charge agricultural co-operative 4.Bophani Additional

4.1 When the funeral is held on a Sunday or Public Holiday BMohale

Adult per grave

R 960.00

Child per grave

R 550.00

4.2 Late booking fee

R 415.00

Hlwanyela agricultural co-operative

R 1006.00 3 004 R 1073.003 148 R 434.00 354

371

242

254

Legal notices, power of attorney,

BUILDING FEES Description Per m2 0 – 40m2 From 41m2 and upwards Minor Building Works e.g. Pool, carports, tool sheds, baoundary wall, ect per plan Industrial chimneys, radio masts Cell masts Septic Tanks (per plan) (Alterations) Residential

Other: e.g. factories, offices

Tariff 2021/22

Tariff 2022/23

Adult per grave

R 894.00

R 936.00

Child per grave

R 623.00

R 652.00

Adult per grave

R 2753.00

R 2885.00

Hire of pavement (loading off of the building material and building rubble) (on condition) Banners Advertising sign

Child per grave

R 2062.00

R 2160.00

Posters

1.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi

2.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of Lesedi

Tariffs 2021/22

Tariffs 2022/23

3,9%

4.8%

579

607

579

607

1 585 3 963 579

1 661 4 153 607

648

679

1 103 6 18

1 156 6 19

758 227 579 8 21 248

795 238 607 8 22 260

414

433

758

795

Plan copy

1. Reservation or Purchase of a grave

2. Opening and funeral charges

Civic Ce PO Box 201, H

Informal traders

Adult grave

1.1 Deceased residing within the municipality of Lesedi

R 717.00 R 1761.00

3. Other services (including closed cemeteries)

Adult per grave

2.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi

R685.00 R 1681.00

Transit signs

Adult per grave

R 894.00

R 936.00

Child per grave

R623.00

R 652.00

2.2 Deceased residing outside the municipality of Lesedi Adult per grave

R 2753.00

R 2885.00

Child per grave

R 2062.00

R 2160.00

Breaking New Ground (former RDP) house plans Deposito on Building Plan Submission Refundable (occ. Cert.)

2.3 Second burial in an extra deep grave

CEMETERIES

Lesedi Local Mu

Civic Ce PO Box 201, H

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Vol. 9 Issue 6: JUNE 2022 TARIFFS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & HUMAN SETTLEMENT AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2022/2023

In terms of the provisions of the Lesedi Municipal Planning Bylaws, 2016; the applicable Land Use Scheme

Tariffs 2021/22

Tariffs 2022/23

3,9%

4.8%

Amendment of Land Use Scheme (Rezoning) and matters related thereto; In terms of section 38(1) Circulation by the Municipality (excluding advertisement)

R 4 910

R 5 145

Amendment of Land Use Scheme (Rezoning) and matters related thereto; In terms of section 38(1) Circulation by the Applicant (excluding advertisement)

R 4 360

R 4 569

Plus promulgation

R 2 180

R 2 284

Township Establishment Application- township establishment, division/phasing of an approved townhip, extenson of boundaries of an approved township and matters related thereto; In terms of section 43(1) Circulation by the Municipality (excluding advertisement)

R 8 570

R 8 981

Township Establishment Application- township establishment, division/phasing of an approved townhip, extenson of boundaries of an approved township and matters related thereto; Circulation by the Applicant (excluding advertisement)

R 7 288

R 7 638

R 981

R 1 028

Amendment of the proposed Township (document/Layouts) in terms section 45 (8)of the bylaws

R 4 219

R 4 422

Division/phasing of an approved township- (per additional township)

R 1 853

R 1 942

Extension of boundaries of an approved township

R 5 143

R 5 390

R 10 925

R 11 449

Merger of township

R 5 216

R 5 467

Subdivision and Consolidation Applications of an erf in an approved township and the subdivision and or consolidation of any other land in terms of section 50 of the bylaws

R 1 840

R 1 929

R 116

R 122

Extension of Time in terms of section 45 (6) of the bylaws

For every 100 additional erven (or portion if Council circulates the application

Charge per subdivision for more than two portions in terms of section 50 (1) a-b of the bylaws Application for an extension of time in terms of section 50 (11)

R 1 207

R 1 265

Withdrawal/ Cancellation of an application approved application for the subdivision / consolidation in terms of section 51 of the bylaws

R 243

R 255

Amendment of the conditions or plan on which the consolidation / subdivision was approved

R 844

R 884

Application for Exemption Certificate (per application)/ Regulation 38 in terms of section 83 of the bylaws

R 384

R 402

R 3 375

R 3 537

R 1 662

R 1 742

R 384

R 402

Application for Division of Land in terms of Ordinance 15 of 1986 Amendment, suspension or removal of restrictive or obsolete conditions or obligations, servitudes or reservations and matters related thereto; in terms of section 61 of the bylaws Application for Removal of Title Deed Condition Power of Attorney to pass transfer Applications in terms of the Lesedi Land Use Scheme Written Consent

Ralaxation of building line(s) in terms of clause 3.5 of LLUMS

R 116

R 122

Erven 0-260m²

R 116

R 122

Erven 261m² - 500m²

R 173

R 181

Erven 501m² - 800m²

R 599

R 628

Erven 801m² - 1000m²

R 1 534

R 1 608

Erven 1001m² and above

R 2 301

R 2 411

Relaxation of access restriction in terms of clause 3.15

R 173

R 181

Application for temporay use in terms of clause 4.4

R 173

R 181

Permission to operate a Spaza Shop / House Shop in terms clause 4.7

R 173

R 181

Permission to operate a Home enterprises, profession and/or occupation in terms clause 4.8

R 173

R 181

Relaxation of density requirements in terms of clause 4.14

R 173

R 181

Relaxation of height restriction(s) in terms of clause 4.15

R 173

R 181

Relaxation of coverage in terms of clause 4.16(a)

R 173

R 181

Relaxation of parking requiement(s) in terms of clause 5.8

R 173

R 181

Any other wriiten consent that may be determined in terms of the relevant legislation

R 173

R 181

Applications in terms of the Lesedi Land Use Scheme Special Consent Application for Childcare centres on residential erven(for more than six(6) children in terms of clause 4.9 and 4.13

R 654

R 685

Agricultural land and farm portions in terms of clause 4.11 and 4.13

R 1 635

R 1 713

Application for the erection of second dwelling unit(s) in terms of clause 4.14.4 and 4.13

R 1 635

R 1 713

Application for the approval of a site development plan in terms of clause 5.9

R 1 456

R 1 526

Application for the erection telecommunication (cellmast) stations and satelite dish antenna systems

R 3 963

R 4 153

All other Special Consent Use that may be required/ determined in terms of the applicable legislation or resolution

R 1 635

R 1 713

Application for Excision of agricultural land from agricultural holdings in terms of section 82 of the Lesedi municpal planning bylaws

R 1 635

R 1 713

R 350

R 367

Reason(s) for decision of MPT

R 436

R 457

MPT transcripts

R 163

R 171

All other adhoc MPT/Appeal consent

R 872

R 914

Lodging an Appeal

R 2 180

R 2 284

Intervener submissions/status

R 2 180

R 2 284

Appeal authority transcripts

R 163

R 171

Reason(s) for decision of the Appeals authority

R 436

R 457

Naming and numbering of streets, Places and Buildings

R 2 289

R 2 399

Renaming of Streets, Places and Buildings

R 2 289

R 2 399

Establishment of Home Owners Association

R 2 725

R 2 856

Disestablishment of Home Owners Association

R 2 289

R 2 399

Rectification appplication of Home Owners Association

R 1 635

R 1 713

Application for the establishment of a City Improvement District

R 6 145

R 6 440

Application for material amendment of a City Improvement District

R 6 145

R 6 440

Municipal Planning Tribunal in terms of section 23- 32 of chapter 4 of the Lesedi Municpal Planning Bylaws Municipal planning tribunal agenda Inspections

Appeal Authority and Petition to intervene in terms of sections 68- 72, Chapter 8 of the Lesedi Municipal Planning Bylaws Appeal authority agenda

Inspections

Naming and numbering street and public/buildings in terms of section 86 of the Lesedi Municipal Planning Bylaws

Establishment and Disestablishment of Home Owners Association

Gauteng City Improvement District Act, 1997

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Rationalisation of Local Government Affairs Act, 1998 (Gated Communities) For initial application: 1-20 residential units basic fee

R 11 607

R 12 165

21-60 residential units plus

R 11 607

R 12 165

R 546

R 572

R 478

R 501

R 410

R 429

Per Unit 61-120 residential units plus Per Unit 121-200 residential units plus Per Unit 201 and above plus Per Unit Application after the initial 2 years

R 273

R 286

R 11 607

R 12 165

R 205

R 215

R 273

R 286

R 240

R 251

R 205

R 215

1-20 residential units plus Per Unit 21-60 residential units plus Per Unit 61-120 residential units plus Per Unit 121-200 residential units plus Per unit 201 and above plus

Per Unit

R 171

R 180

R 858

R 899

R 5 755

R 6 031

Advertisement Amendment of an application for subdivision Section 17(3) Advertisement in terms of Section 6(8)(a) Application for reasons Notice of application in Official Gazette or newspaper

R 685

R 718

R 6 675

R 6 995

Additional Requirements Cadastral information per township/per erf (Zoning Certificate, Localy, SG Diagram) A4

R 76

R 80

R 1 090

R 1 142

Electronic document Light documents (policy)

R 350

R 367

Orthophoto information electronic (GIS or CAD)

R150

R 157

Colour print A3

R270

R 283

Colour print A4

R190

R 199

Contour information electronic (GIS or CAD)

R150

R 157

Colour print A3

R270

R 283

Clour print A4

R190

R 199

Black and White print A3

R140

R 147

Black and White print A4

R90

R 94

Cadastral information per township/per erf (Zoning Certificate, Localy, SG Diagram) A3 electronic print

R170

R 178

Cadastral information per township/per erf (Zoning Certificate, Localy, SG Diagram) A4 electronic print

R120

R 126

R3 500

R3 668

Electronic document - Heavy documents i.e LUMS; SDF, Bylaws; IDP

Wayleave application fee Road Reinstatement Costs Class 3 Roads per m2

R1 357,35

Class 4 Roads per m2

R875,40

Class 5 Roads per m2

R812,00

DCP Testing

R250,34

Verge Reinstatement Costs Grass per m2 Concrete Paving per m

R70,00 2

R404,25

Brick Paving per m2

R404,25

Tar surfacing per m2

R650,00

Fines/Penalties Fine for no Wayleave approval and related documents on site Penalty for exceeding the time allowed to do work in terms of the Wayleave approval, per day For Re-inspection where previous inspection had failed and work was Redone Penalty for failed reinstatements done by own agent Penalty for exceeding the time allowed in terms of the Temporary Road Closure Approval, per day Fine for having temporary closed a road without written permission from the Roads and Storm-water Department

R150 000,00 R10 000,00 R3 340,00 R13 340,00 R50 000,00 R200 000,00

OUTDOOR ADVERTISING APPLICATIONS CLASS 1 ADVERTISMENTS Application fee per sign Application for Extension of time period fee

R800

Class 2 Advertisemets Large posters and advertisements on street furnuture New application per poster or sign Amendment fee per poster or sign BANNERS AND FLAGS FOR THE DISPLAY OF NAME, CORP, SYMBOL AND NATURE OF ENTERPRISES AND STREETSCAPES NEW APPLICATION FEE SURBARBAN ADVERTISING

R400 R1 100 R320

Application fee per sign Application fee for renewal

R160

Estate Agents Sign

R100

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Projects and development boards (if not exempted under section 9) Application fee

R1 100

flat signs

R1 100

Application for a container

R1 600

Town planning fees, Building fees, rental stock fees and other community services tariffs (swimming pools, library fees, sports fees, hall fees etc.), council resolution and budget related policies are available at the municipal offices – Heidelberg office, satellite offices and libraries for public inspection during office hours and also available on municipality’s website. For more information regarding the 2021/22 rates and tariffs for municipal services, kindly contact the following officials: Godfrey van Biljoen – (016) 492-0060 (godfreyv@lesedi.gov.za) or Sindiswa Boyi (sindiz@lesedi.gov.za) – (016) 492 – 0048/18

SBUSISO DLAMINI ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER

CCBSA Bizniz-in-a-Box supports young entrepreneurs in Gauteng and Free State! Unemployment in South Africa is at an alltime high of 34.5% with youth unemployment rate sitting at 63.9%.

The best presentation chosen by the panel stands a chance to win one of ten mobile kitchens valued at R82 000 each.

The government has called on the private sector to do their part in creating employment opportunities, with a focus on young people and women.

This competition will run from Wednesday, 8 June to Thursday, June 30 on the radio show.

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) in collaboration with the Free State Department of Economic, Small Business, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) and the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) will launch an entrepreneurship competition targeted at young people in the two provinces. This competition is centred on CCBSA’s Biznizin-a-Box programme, dedicated to creating opportunities for young people and integrating them in the economy. For the last six years, CCBSA’s Bizniz in a box has contributed meaningfully to reducing youth unemployment by partnering with national and provincial governments, local municipalities and development finance institutions. Ultimately, the programme aims to contribute towards revitalising our township economies and supporting the country’s development agenda. In 2021, the initiative supported 118 entrepreneurs across Gauteng and Free State and the plan is to integrate 135 businesses in 2022 in Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality, Dihlabeng, Ngwathe, Setsoto Municipalities, City of Johannesburg, and City of the Ekurhuleni.

To date, the initiative has trained over 700 entrepreneurs. Velaphi Ratshefola, CCBSA’s Managing Director said the decision to partner with the Free State and Gauteng governments started in 2016. “Through our collaboration to empower small, micro, and medium enterprises (SMMEs) by setting them up in businesses, we can go further and also provide incubation and support through training and resources to ensure they grow their businesses, to create livelihoods for themselves and other young people. This can change the quality of their lives,” he said.

Success stories In 2021, the Bizniz-in-a-Box initiative has supported 118 entrepreneurs across Gauteng and Free State and the plan is to integrate 135 businesses in 2022 in Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality, Dihlabeng, Ngwathe, Setsoto Municipalities, City of Johannesburg, and City of the Ekurhuleni. Khanya Doctor Kekana who runs Kth Avenue, a fast-food enterprise based in Thembisa, is a proud beneficiary of the Bizniz-in-a-Box. “Through CCBSA’s partnership, I have attracted more customers, especially young people like me who are inspired to build their future. South Africa needs more brave young people who want to do the not so easy stuff. I choose to be one of them! Thank you, CCBSA! I look forward to growing with you and creating employment opportunities for my fellow youth,” Kekana explained. Xoliswa Mnintyani operates Khayankosi Snack Bar in Bloemfontein, has expressed her gratitude for the programme. “The Bizniz in a Box programme has opened many doors for me to attract more customers and build my brand in the community. This has also allowed me to employ other people from my community so they can also sustain themselves,” she said. Mnintyani also encourages those interested in participating in the Bizniz-in-a-Box competition to not be afraid have the right mindset in place to ensure success. -Mapepeza Reporter

Depression and anxiety are a major course of suicide and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) for many South Africans. The government and other role players have embarked on a number of campaigns to combat the high rate of GBV and suicides. Gert Sibande TVET College has initiated a Men’s Dialogue that will encourage men to speak up and share mind-opening experiences for a better South Africa. The initiative commenced on the Tuesday, May 31, at Isiqalo Guesthouse and will expand to all College campuses. “The purpose of the dialogue is to find possible ways to empower and growing matured males from the College to be advocates of the new escalating pandemic of GBV and suicides faced by the world. It also aims to help men voice out their issues as well as to source solutions on how to best deal with head pounding issues,” said the college’s Oscar Kubeka. The day began with a warm welcome given by the programme director Andile Msibi, Financial Aid Officer. He began by introducing Dr Vusimuzi Msibi, a Healthcare Medical Professional Practitioner and was a guest speaker of the day, specializing in the topic of men’s health. “Dr Msibi will be our teacher today; he will be teaching us about different male diseases that we ignore as men. I hope today we will separate with healthy minds,” stated Andile. Dr Msibi highlighted that men hardly seek health attention. The major cause of that factor is because it is believed that men should be strong ‘Indoda ayikhali’ meaning ‘Men don’t cry’. “As a society, we need to change the way we educate the young ones that men and women are not different when it comes to health. Men should take their health serious at least once after 6 months they should consult a doctor for vital signs.” Msibi further mentioned that most men suffer from prostate cancer and it is usually diagnosed when it is too late. Prostate cancer is a hereditary disease and it can lead to erectile dysfunction,” the doctor explained.

How to participate in the competition To be considered for the Bizniz in a Box programme, candidates must be South African between the ages of 18-35 years and have at least one year of entrepreneurial experience. Ideally, each applicant’s business should address the needs of the local community like convenience stores, fast foods stores, car washes and shisanyamas. The competition will be launched on Sesotho radio station, Lesedi FM; where listeners, who meet the above criteria, do a 90-second business elevator pitch live on the Thakgoha Show.

Gert Sibande TVET College host Mens Dialogue

Xoliswa Mnintyani operates Khayankosi Snack Bar in Bloemfontein

The Acting College Principal Molifi Mabe condoned the initiative and further alluded that gatherings of this nature should be something done more often as they are a breakthrough to some challenges faced daily by the world. “I lost my brother due to depression and that taught me that depression is serious and it’s a killing disease.” Mabe further encouraged men to pay attention to their manhood and seek medical attention before the damage is uncontrollable.

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Legislature opens nomination for 8th Vita Basadi Awards

As we fast approach Women’s month, the Gauteng Legislature invites all residents of the province to nominate female volunteers who contribute to the welfare of their communities for a Vita Basadi Award.

Loosely translated into ‘women of virtue’ from Swahili and SeSotho, the awards’ ceremony forms part of the Legislature’s programme for Women’s month, in August, to shine the spotlight on the powerful force that women are. In its eighth consecutive year, the programme also celebrates gains

made to-date in pushing back barriers to women emancipation and inclusion, as well as defending their rights.

Legislature Speaker, Honourable Ntombi Mekgwe has extended an invitation for the nomiation of deserving Gauteng women of all ages, races, cultures, and creeds – who volunteer their time and resources to help others without reward. Winners will be honoured in a gala dinner organized by the Gauteng Provincial Legislature and its respective partners, with prizes and awards presented during the annual event held in August.

How to nominate your ‘woman of virtue’

Submit their name(s) with a short motivation detailing the kind of help or support they give their community, which makes them a deserving winner. Categoriesv to choose from include: • Youth Philanthropist; • Community Heroine; • Woman of the Honour; • Community Builder of the Year; • Young Dignitary; • Outstanding Creative; • Unsung Legend and • The Guardian Award.

Once all nominations are in, shortlisted potentials will be required to compile a two-minute video, describing the nature of their service to communities. To find out more and to submit your nomination, visit the Legislature website on www.gpl.gov.za, including on social media platforms. Alternatively, contact Ms Zanele Mtsweni on 0609990400 or email: zmtsweni@gpl.gov.za. The closing date for all nominations is on Monday, July 25. -Mapepeza Reporter

Department of Water and Sanitation Bursaries now open!

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has called on young South Africans, who want to pursue careers that are in line with water and sanitation core business, to apply for the department’s bursary programme for 2023 academic year.

The department provides bursaries annually, through its Learning Academy, to curb the shortage of skills in the water and sanitation sector. The external bursary scheme aims to attract exceptional young and innovative talent to the department. DWS spokesperson, Sputnik Ratau, said the sector is in dire need of passionate and hardworking young minds that will change the country’s landscape in matters relating

to water and sanitation. “As a sector, we have a long way to go regarding fulfilling the constitutional mandate to deliver water and sanitation services to the people of South Africa by 2030 and beyond. Fresh, willing and ready to learn young minds will mean moulding a new generation that will elevate the sector to different heights,” Ratau said. The bursary programme application opens on 1 June 2022 until 31 October 2022.

The comprehensive bursary programme covers full tuition fees, accommodation and food, as per university guidance, books and stationery allowance and a monthly stipend. Ratau explained that the bursaries will be allocated based on a bal-

anced consideration of outstanding academic performance, financial need and the relevant skills set for the water and sanitation sector.

For 2023, the department will consider applications only for first and second year of study in the following qualifications: • BSc/BEng in Civil; Mechanical and Electrical • BSc (Hons) in Civil; Mechanical and Electrical • BSc in Hydrology; Geohydrology; Environmental Management; Project Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental and Water Sciences • BSc (Hons) in Hydrology; Geohydrology; Environmental Management; Project Management, Environmental Sciences, Environmental and Water Sciences • National Diploma/BEng Tech in

Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current); National Diploma in Water Care and Environmental Management and Biochemistry Ratau said through the department’s Learning Academy, students who previously benefited from the bursary programme, have since been provided with employment contracts during which the bursars get relevant workplace exposure and additional training, until they are ready to register as professionals with their relevant professional bodies. The bursary application forms can be sent by email to bursaries@dws. gov.za. For more information, students are encouraged to visit the department’s website and social media pages.

Eskort donates a thousand hotdogs to kids in Heidelberg and Ratanda! On the eve of Youth Day, June 15, Eskort Heidelberg visited schools around Heidelberg and Ratanda township as part of their large-scale feeding campaign. The Eskort Heidelberg factory team prepared and served about 1000 hotdogs to pre-primary and primary school children during their lunch breaks. The initiative helped the local schools in their own commemorative events in honour of the June 16 holiday. Learners were part of various dance routines including reading and singing performances. Learners from Sakhile Primary School performed the famous dance routine from the movie, Saraﬁna. Other schools visited include the Thandisizwe Day Care Center, Chaba Vela Pre-school and Disney Day Care Center. Maite Maboa, Human Resources Practitioner at the Heidelberg branch, said that they decided to also include early childhood development centers in their feed-

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ing campaign was to extend the happiness and excitement to the youngest learners, who will eventually grow to know and lead the organizations that exist today.

The new feeding scheme reﬂects Eskort's commitment to supporting those in need, especially in difficult times for households and consumers.

This big donation forms part of Eskort’s new campaign called 'Mapha R5: Feed the Future'. The charitable feeding scheme will see the brand donating nearly 22 000 hot dogs to schools and NPOs around the country.

Food is a basic survival need, but with rising costs of living and widespread unemployment, many families and children do not know where their next meal may be coming from.

The name of the campaign was inspired by the isiZulu word 'mapha', which is used in African cultures to ask others to share what they are having and is particularly used by children to share their lunchbox food with one another. With Mapha R5, we're calling on all South Africans to join us in helping children in need, beginning with something as simple as just R5 donations at your Eskort stores.

In a study by the University of Cape Town’s Children Count report, it revealed that one in every ten households have reported child hunger. Even more alarmingly, the 2020 South African Child Gauge estimates that more than one in four or 27% of children are stunted as a result of malnutrition. Customers are encouraged to join the Mapha R5 campaign by donating R5 towards feeding kids from disadvantaged and impoverished communities. The initiative is also available at the Eskort Heidelberg store in Prisloo Street.

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Vol. 9 Issue 6: JUNE 2022

Youth development center launched in Jameson Park

Beginning Youth Month on a progressive note, the Meshack Tabudi Foundation oﬃcially launched a Youth Development Center in Jameson Park near Heidelberg recently. The organization, which was previously known as Shabach School Ministry, is a nonprofit that was established in 2011 to create a safe space in black communities through youth development such as skills training, mentoring and coaching. The name is derived from its founder, the late clergyman and motivational speaker Pastor Meshack Tabudi. Currently, the faith-based organization is led by Pastor Tabudi’s daughter Seipati Tabudi. “While growing up, our parents were philanthropists in the community and that poured out on us their children. The founders’ vision for the Foundation was to leave a footprint in all nine provinces of South Africa; and we can proudly say that we are on our way there,” she said. The Youth Development Center also has a Matric help-desk that opens in September for matriculants. They help matriculants apply for higher education and funding opportunities. “We don’t need money to build institutions for ourselves as Africans,” said Sisa Bam from the Office of the Executive Mayor of Lesedi Local Municipality. On behalf of local government, Bam welcomed the new development centre.

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Officials from the Department of Labour also attended the official launch and gave tips to the youth about how they can improve their chances of getting employed in South Africa in this day and age. The Center will start by offering upholstery skills to the youth aged between the ages of 18 and 35. The launch of the Mechack Tabudi Foundation Youth Development Center was also graced by the presence of popular author, social com-

mentator and speaker Penuel Mlotshwa, a.k.a Penuel The Black Pen. In his keynote address, Penuel spoke of how countries like China and the United States have low rates of unemployment is because South Africans (and Africans generally) support and depend on exports like designer clothing and fast food franchises. Penuel The Black Pen said that its time people look inward and around themselves for solutions. “On your phone there’s something called Google, there’s Wikipedia and there’s YouTube. Those three resources can completely transform your mind,” he said. Encouraging a solution, Mlotshwa said that smartphones must be used as a tool for communicating, education and motivation from the right channels – especially when using social media, as it is where most people’s screen time goes. Leading the event was Sizwe Maseko, who also is the organization’s Office Advisor in the Lesedi-based branch. The Mechack Tabudi Foundation also has another development center based in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni. Its main focus is to prioritize women and young people plagued by unemployment, acting as bridge to job opportunities through skills and funding mechanisms. They also assist young entrepreneurs as they have a great potential for creating employment.