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Municipal land sold illegally in Duduza

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uduza Block B - Land that belongs to Ekurhuleni Municipality has been sold illegally without following proper procedures. At least eight stands are allegedly sold illegally in Duduza Block B to several people by committee leaders in the area. According to our source, some of the people who bought the land illegally didn’t have identity documents. Others were residents from other townships who were not on a waiting list. In a WhatsApp recording presented to the Olifants News as evidence, a community leader is heard confirming the sale of pieces of land.

A man on the recording addressed the community by stating: “There R25,000,” he said. According to the was a meeting here, and we reported man on the recording, they realised the available places. You said no one that not everyone in the Duduza should receive a stand for free. That settlement could afford to fork out was a mandate from this commu- R25,000. Then they agreed that at nity. Afterwards, we discussed how least each stand should be sold for much each person should pay to get R5,000. a place and asked committee leaders.

“You can see rocks on this road, so Because the leadership I was working we wanted to fix it with that money. with is used to selling, the committee But the entire Duduza says we sold suggested that each place be sold for eight stands for R160,000,” he added.

Duduza north since 1995 have been ignored because the steering committee for Electricity demanded R1500 for Block B residents to be included as beneficiaries. And they have been forced to recognise the office that the councillor created in Duduza,” he added.

The ward councillor of ward 102, Solomon Madimetja Mabye confirmed that there was an issue with stands that were sold illegally. “Those who are affected should report this to the police. Our complaint will be lodged with the SIU and other relevant departments before we go to the SAPS.” said Maybe. He said those who were affected should open a case with Ivory Park police station “Another issue I need to clarify is if there’s any illegal sale, it should According to community leader report to the municipality and ward be stated clearly that it is an illegal David Mabitsela, tenants were among committee meeting and get back to sale of pieces of land and not stands, those charged for getting a piece. me. His office has never intervened as stands are formalised. Even with “Tenants were charged to erect in this matter as an urgent matter to allocated stand numbers and regisshacks and get electricity. Why do discuss,” said Mabitsela. tered with the municipal authority,” people outside Duduza always beneMabitsela said he contacted the he added. Selling municipal land fit while the real beneficiaries do not? ward councillor of ward 102 on 10 without following the proper proceSome of the people in Duduza have May 2022 to inform him about the dures is deemed illegal. Residents of been waiting for houses for years. I sale of a piece of land by the steer- Thembisa are cautioned not to buy or have reported this issue to the ward ing committee. sell municipal land illegally. councillor, who has promised to “Residents who have been living in

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Washing Ingabe uthando lomuthi shoes for olwangempela yini? cash

wona, akusiyo into ongayakha noma ongayiphoqa. Uma usebenzisa umuthi ukwakha uthando lizohambe lushabalale lolo thando. esisemaphethelweni enyanga 2.

Amandla omuthi ahamba ka-February neyaziwa njengaphele enyanga yokubungaza uthando.

Uthando lomuthi luvamisEminye yemibuzo abantu abaile ukuba nezinkinga eziningi, vamise ukuyibuza ukuthi, ingabe ikakhulukazi uma amandla uthando lomuthi ngolwangempela omuthi asephuphile. Lomuntu yini? Akulula ukuphendula lombuzo layville – Joblessness is high ombambe ngomuthi uyaqala ngaphandle kokucubungula isisusa in South Africa uyaqaquluka bese ebona ukuthi sokuthi izithandani zisebenzisa but for Dennis Vundla (29) kanti akakuthandi. Kungenzeka umuthi. Ziningi izizathu ezingaholela this was not game over as asuke athandane nomuntu umuntu ekutheni umuntu azifice asebenzise he found a niche in his comakuzwise inhliziyo ebuhlungu. umuthi. munity and started a laundry 3.

Umuntu omthelela Khathisimbe, ungafica owesilisa business to make a living. Vundephuza imbiza, aphinde aphalaze pheliyani umuthi wansondo, nen- kulungile yini ukusebenzisa umuthi umuthi kungenzeka agule la, a resident of Clayville Ext 26, Uma ngabe umuntu umthanda ngomuthi ukuze athandwe yiz- kosikazi isiyamdivosa kanjaloin 2016. ukuze uthandwe ngumuntu ongastarted his business ngokweqiniso, uzozama ngazo intombi. Yebo, ziningi izinsizwa isibona kahle “I ukuthi ayikaze kuthandi wena?

Impendulo yalowo have always wanted to be an zonke izindlela ukuqinisekisa ezisasebenzisa umuthi ukuze imthande lomlisa omaqhafukana. mbuzo ithi cha.

Ukusebenzisa entrepreneur, I noticed that most ziqonywe. Kokunye uthola ukuNoma kumbepeople ufice owesifazane umuthi in Clayville are the work-ukuze uthandwe kungaba ukuthi uphephile. Uzogwema futhi nokumthelela umuthi ongase thi umuthi wenza intombi imqome, athelele owesilisa umuthi emibi elandelayo: ing class and ukuze don’t havenemiphumela time to bese ibheke yena yedwa. Insizwa athande yena yedwa.

Konke 1. so I Uthando kungenzeka umgulise, noma nje umbangele do chores andlokhu their laundry, started a laundry and ezinye izinkinga. izosuka isithumela omalume ukuthi kwenziwa ukuze uthando luhlalecompany lushabalale Puleng Malete be able to feed my fammerged itokufanele with house cleaning,” bazoyicelela isihlobo esihle kan- lukhona. Umbuzo Okokuqala kumele ukhumbule ily, said Kodibona. KodiVundla.

Eyethu Hygiene jalo. Ngemuva kweminyaka sizibuze wona said sonke uthi: ingabe ukuthi is uthando umuzwa ozifikela Tembisa - Sethopane bonaemibili, makes about R200 currently providing employment Kodibona (33) from Tem- on a busy day which is to 3 people and has a monthly bisa started an unconven- on weekends mostly, he turnover of about R12 000. tional business washing charges his customers ac“The business can sustain itself, shoes for cash. Kodibona cording to shoe size kids however I want it to grow even started his business in pay R10 and adults R25 more,” said Vundla. Eyethu Hy2017 after years of unem- and all suedes shoes are giene provides a number of serployment. Employment R35. “My clients are the vices including Wash, Iron, Foldis hard to find in Tembisa community, police, nurses ing and house cleaning. Eyethu’s and the surrounding areas and everyone who would clients range from businesses to and this affected the entire love to support my busihouseholds. Vundla’s long term household and it is what ness is welcome. Kodiplan is to see the company exDennis Vundla (29) drove Kodibona to start bona uses a big board panding and providing more owner of Laundry this type of a business to which he places by the employment opportunities.

Services make a living. “No one main road to market his “I want to see my businesses is working at home, one business. “My wish is to growing with branches in other day I saw a guy washing see my business grow and areas which will in turn proshoes for cash I took the employ other people, who vide employment to the youth idea and started my own are unemployed like me, of South Africa,” said Vundla. business so that I can said Kodibona

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Parents’ consent is required for measles immunization

SAPSTCrime Alert for Oakmore

he City of Ekurhuleni is appealing to parents of children between the ages of six months to 15 years old to give consent for immunization to curb the spread of measles.

The Gauteng Department of Health aims to immunize four million children by the end of March 2023. Currently, Staff Writer over 120 000 children have been immunized in the Ekurhuleni region. akmore - High unemployment in is South is one of Measles a veryAfrica contagious respiratory infection that the major factors leadingcauses to an body increase in crime rate.

The rush and flu-like symptoms.

SAPS in Olifantsfontein have recently released a stateThe more parents delay signing consent forms for chilment alerting residents of crimes that are happening in Oakmore. dren who are in schools or taking children to nearby clinics Community members are advised to stop walking in the the spread of meafor immunization, the alone more rampant late hours because they might be victims of armed robbery and sles will be. rape. The SAPS says motorists are advised not to park at the oldtheir children for meaParents who may have immunized Pretoria road next to Oakmore,sles rather they park at the nearest at six months are encouraged to take them to the clinic garage to avid being victims offorcrime. to Constable boosterAccording shots for increased protection from the disease.

Mokete Serakwana Communication Officer Olifantsfontein SAPS Oakmore has become a crime hotspot for criminals, many crime cases have been reported that happened in that area so it is best to avoid especially at night.“We are urging the community 086 000it 10111 / 112 members to take our crime alerts into consideration to avoid being victims of crime,” said Constable Serakwana.

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Ekurhuleni tightens its grip on the water situation

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kurhuleni and Rand Water have joined forces to address the water crisis in their region.

Executive Mayor Tania Campbell, Cllr Senzi Sibeko, and Dr Imogen Mashazi represented the city at a high-level meeting with Chairman Ramateu Monyokolo and CEO Sipho Mosai from Rand Water. A swift normalization of the situation has been deemed absolutely necessary for all involved parties as they strive towards finding an effective solution to this essential issue facing them today.

“The main reasons for the current situation were identified as load shedding and the recent heat wave, which resulted in more water demand thus depleting the reserves. The parties resolved that the key to the current situation was dealing with the issue of water conservation and also attending to increasing water storage capacity on both sides as a form of water

security,” said the statement issued

by Ekurhuleni.

“The parties further agreed that there was a need for better communication between them so that communities are kept informed about the situation at every given time. There was also a view the teams needed to revisit the protocols employed by stakeholders in dealing with the drought of 2015/16 for best practice handling of the current situation,” the statement continued.

Communities across Ekurhuleni have been struggling with an unprecedented water crisis. Areas like Tsakani, Benoni, Etwatwa and Daveyton are especially feeling the effects of low or no supply - causing many households to rely on City-run water tankers for their basic needs.

In spite of these challenges however, residents remain optimistic that a solution to this dire situation can be reached soon.

“Since the 2014/15 financial year, the City of Ekurhuleni has invested millions in new and additional

reservoirs including the biggest water tower in the Africa, which is based in Benoni, as a water security measure.

The City has also made major gains The municipality restored water in dealing with the issue of non-rev- supplies to affected areas after a long enue water and water leaks.” period of dryness.

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Harsher sentences for The future cable thieves sparkles bright at TKLA

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he City of Ekurhuleni calls on the justice system to harshly sentence five brazen cable thieves arrested for theft. Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Anti-Cable Theft Unit officers swiftly responded to a call of an

ongoing theft of essential electricity supply infrastructure yesterday evening.

“The suspects fled the scene after being aware of the police reaction, and they were later arrested in possession of a stolen 12-metre copper cable, weighing two hundred and forty kilograms (240 kg), with a street value of R28 8000 and a toy

gun,” said Ekurhuleni in a statement.

Five suspects were detained at Boksburg North SAPS Police Station and charged with malicious damage to infrastructure, theft, possession of stolen property, and possession of dangerous weapons. The case will be heard in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court.

Three men were arrested in possession of unlicensed firearms

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ugulethu Masilela, the head girl of 2023, believes it’s up to her generation to craft a brighter future. She envisions using bold and innovative ideas as tools for making positive changes in our world.

“In 2023, I hope to inspire all the students of Tersia King Learning Academy to believe in and use their ability to bring positive change of any magnitude to their environment for the good of themselves and those around them, both within the school and beyond,” said Gugulethu.

The head boy of Tersia King Learning Academy this year is Lesedi Pitjeng. His name means “light” in SeSotho, and just as their school

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n Thursday night, Ekurhuleni District Commissioner Major General Anna Sithole applauded the arrest of three suspects who had malicious intent to rob and hijack innocent people. Police found that these foreign nationals attempted to travel from Alberton to Mpumalanga. They were in possession of illegal firearms and ammunition.

This criminal act was thwarted by swift action taken by law enforcement agencies.

The SAPS’s Ekurhuleni District Crime Intelligence, Highway Patrol, and Aggravated Robbery Team have been hot on the trail of a nefarious trio for some time now. After months of tracking them down, they were apprehended with two unlicensed firearms and nine rounds of live ammunition in their possession. The vehicle that had been used as part of these crimes has also been seized by authorities to aid investigations.

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operationalized, and what we found when we made an arrest, it is clear that we are dealing with dangerous people. This arrest will send a message to anyone running a criminal enterprise that the full might of the law will be brought to bear upon them,” said Major General Sithole.

Investigations into the trio’s

possible involvement in other criminal activities are ongoing. Other charges against them may be added along the way. They will appear in the Germiston Magistrate’s Court on Monday to account for the charges levelled against them.

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“As head boy, not only I’m I going to use my title and my light to inspire, motivate and uplift, but I am going to use it for the betterment of the school and that of the community at large,” said Lesedi. He adds that he wants to use it to create a harmonious environment where the school, teachers, learners, and even parents could work even better together. “Most importantly, I am going to make sure my light shines so that each and every single learner of our school could be heard, appreciated, and given the opportunity to grow,” said Lesedi.

With leaders like these, we can be hopeful for the future of our beloved country.

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Ekurhuleni gets a third clean audit in a row

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kurhuleni became the first metro in Gauteng to receive three consecutive Clean Audits from the Office of the Auditor General of South Africa due to hard work, determination, and commitment, according to City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi.

A clean audit outcome is an affirmation of a well-functioning administration. It means that the financial statements do not contain material errors - in other words, a financially unqualified audit opinion, and there are no material findings on performance information and compliance with legislation.

“It is an honour to receive this outcome which is very unique in the sense that many other municipalities have struggled to obtain clean audits.

Three clean audits in a row demonstrate that we are not regressing in our efforts to run a clean government.

“I wish to thank all key stakeholders who have made this possible and encourage all of them not to drop the ball as the success of the local government in the country requires great financial prudence,” says Dr Mashazi,

Operation Clean Audit is the special purpose vehicle that was introduced to monitor the implementation of the Auditors General’s previous recommendations, and adequate systems for dealing with audit queries are in place.

The implementation of the Action Plan has always been underpinned by an accountability framework that ensures governance structures are accountable to each other and to the community that we serve, and that the fraud and corruption reporting mechanisms and processes are functional.

“We have over the years created a stable administration with qualified personnel because one of the main criticisms of local government has outlining the road to this achievement historically been the issue of employhas not been easy. ing unqualified staff to handle public The City has always made it clear finances and run the administration,” that of its key cornerstones is running explains Dr Mashazi, adding that a a clean, financially stable, account- clean audit outcome is an outcome able and effective government. that enhances accountability in the

public sector.

“This translates to the quality of our financial reports being credible and in compliance with all laws and regulations applicable.

“The clean audits we are receiving are clear proof that this City is committed to good governance, and they are a vital step to restoring the confidence of our citizens in this administration. This is an achievement that has not come easy, but it is a result of many sleepless nights and long hours,” says the accounting officer.

“We remain steadfast in our zerotolerance approach to non-adherence to deviation on established supply chain processes. This has proven extremely vital in the eradication of irregular; wasteful and fruitless; and unauthorized expenditures in the metro,” explains Dr Mashazi.

She commits that the metro will continue to work even harder to ensure more clean audits in the future.

Tackling poverty and inequality through technology

By Dumisani Hlatswayo

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hen Tony Lobese saw a need for economic support within his community, he formed EESUp – an innovative organisation aiming to tackle poverty and inequality in South Africa.

He aims to generate income and promote wealth by partnering with grocery stores. His mission is empowering those around him by providing them access to resources they may not have had before.

Lobese grew up in an entrepreneurial environment in Winterveldt, Tshwane, where he gained invaluable experience from his parents’ businesses - a general dealer and coal merchant.

“After school, I would always help my mother at the shop; on weekends, I would help in the coal business. I assumed management responsibilities when I was about 13 years,” he told The Olifants News.

The early experiences shaped Lobese into the business leader he is today. While in high school, he studied commercial subjects and later pursued an Internal Auditing course

at TNG (now TUT).

“In 2009, I started several ventures under the banner of Sugarhill Corporation (Pty) Ltd, which included operating a pub, manufacturing cosmetics products, providing accounting services, and working with a start-up rescuing failing petrol service stations.

From 2012 I worked as a business coach, working with start-ups and medium companies, including contracting for Awethu Project and Siyakha Implementation Partners in 2018,” he recalled.

Fast forward to 2020, Lobese and Phillip Brits developed an instant connection that blossomed into a familial bond. The two like-minded visionaries developed the concept for EESUp - a revolutionary project that will empower communities.

“I had been mulling over the idea of harnessing the collective purchasing power of the township populations since 2001.

Phillip’s inspiration stemmed from a visit to Alexandra township in 2012, wherein he experienced the daily difficulties experienced by the biggest portion of the SA population. So collectively, we have been bugged by the

issue of inequality in SA for over 30 years,” he said, Lobese is thrilled to announce the imminent launch of EESUp on the 28th of February, 2023.

His innovative app is set to tackle inequality in ways that have never been done before. “We envision a South Africa where the lives of the bottom 50% of the population have improved immensely, we’re going to bed hungry is a distant memory, and where the marginalised own income-producing assets in their neighbourhoods thus reducing the amounts of profits that are currently being exported out of townships,” he concluded.

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Is cyber infidelity the same as real-life cheating? in a relationship with another person, despite promising not to cheat.

A selfish act such as this goes against s February nears its close and all accepted norms in a committed the whirlwind of love dissi- relationship. It can create deep rifts pates, it’s a fitting time to that are not easy to heal. And most investigate two sides of infidelity: importantly, cheating creates distrust. cyber affairs versus traditional cheatAs a result, after many heartbreaks, ing. With technology interweaving some women today decide to have a into all aspects of life nowadays, we friend-with-benefits type of relationreflect on how these different forms ship. This way, they can focus on their impact relationships—both romanti- career and raising kids and still get cally and platonically—and consider their sexual needs met. Let’s highwhat each really means for us in an light some of the differences between ever-evolving digital world. the two.

But first things first: What is cheating?

Face-to-face infidelity It involves one lover betraying the ● It i nvolves sexu a l trust of another. Cheating is the ulti- intercourse mate betrayal of relationship trust ● Passionate kissing - your lover may sneak away to be ● Flirting

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Turning teasing into a fledgling clothing brand

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unning a business requires the ability to turn lemons into lemonade. No one knows that better than Vincent Tshepo Moloi. Growing up in Thembisa, he was teased because of his surname, which means “witch” in English or Mthakathi in Zulu. The teasing inspired him to launch Mthakathi, a clothing brand. Tshepo’s clothing brand and printing business are sought after inThembisa and surrounding areas today.

But who is Tshepo? “I know him to be very humble, hardworking, and consistent,” Derrick Maphoro said. Tshepo was born at Leratong Hospital in Krugersdorp 38 years ago. He currently lives in Thembisa, Motsu section, where he runs his thriving business. Before venturing into entrepreneurship, he worked for Revac Air conditioning, a company that provides maintenance, service and sales of all air-conditioning and ventilation systems.

In 2021, Tshepo bought his printing machine.

He could not believe the response from clients

as he started his business. After a few months of starting his business, he found himself printing for other brands and community members, including his former employer. “ I own a clothing brand Mthakathi and I also do the printing for other brands for example, society, schools, churches and also do the printing for local brands,” he said.

“My inspiration comes from supporting local brands as I love fashion and looking good.”

Tshepo believes the government doesn’t do enough to support local businesses. “We would love to be recognised and be supported with funds so we can have big machines to work with and to hire the youth of Thembisa as the unemployment rate is too high,” he said.

It is Tshepo’s dream to see his brand and business grow exponentially. In addition to owning a warehouse and stores in various malls, he wants to create jobs for young people.

For more information about the Mthakathi Clothing Brand, please contact Tshepo on 062 025 7685 / 063 301 6064 or visit his Facebook page Vince King Mthakathi.

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Petting Sexual attraction, and more.

Cyber cheating ● Cyber cheating has a sex chat that includes masturbation ● T here is emotional involvement ● Planning to meet in the near future ● Talking dirty or flirting ● Wa t c h i n g online pornography ● Betraying the confidence of your partner Infidelity is never the answer to a struggling relationship. Even when it feels like the bond of love and affection has started to fade, there are still better solutions than betraying your partner’s trust.

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Taking netball to the next level

By Dumisani Hlatswayo

THEO NDLOVU has become a beacon of hope for teenage girls in Thembisa by introducing netball in our township. After noticing that many young people were not involved in any sports activities, she created her team and founded the Tembisa Netball Association (TNA). Last Saturday, locals gathered at Mehlareng courts to watch the TNA tournament.

Young people from all backgrounds had an opportunity to get off the streets and play.

“TNA’s mission is to keep our youth out of the streets, develop and empower them through sports, especially netball, within our community,” she told the Olifants News. The TNA tournament was a spectacular event; young people between the ages of 13 and 17 took to the courts for an exciting netball tournament.

TNA does not yet have a headline sponsor, but this may change in the near future. “We do not have a sponsor, but we have partnered with SpecCon Holdings Company (TAP), which offers educational courses such as First Aid, computer courses, etc.

Companies can sponsor the TNA tournament by donating kits, bibs, netball balls, trophies, medals, and training equipment,” she said.

Theo said her team is determined to move into the upper level of the TNA tournament; the only thing that stands in their way is a lack of resources. Her ambitious netball team is determined to take netball to the next level. “My team is willing to take TNA to the next level, but we face a lack of resources, time management, skills, and capacity-building challenges,” she revealed.

She said they had a successful tournament in 2022 because several individuals were dedicated to making it a success. According to Theo, these were some of the event’s highlights: “We sold food to raise funds, we had sound, gazebos all around the courts, prizes for our winners,” she said.

“I would like to thank our Executive team, coaches, players, and parents who support their children’s participation in TNA activities as well as encourage the general public to support this initiative, and not forgetting the teams that were part of Tembisa Netball League in 2022.”

Likewise, she thanked Super Manong and Black Pool. Please contact Theo at 063 229 0260/27 71105 6318, or email:tembisanetballassociation@ gmail.com if your company would like to donate.

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