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Farming project geared towards alleviating poverty

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

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ea Gola Community project is geared towards alleviating poverty in Thembisa.

Located adjacent to the Mall of Thembisa, the project has five dedicated farmers who are growing cabbages, green peppers, yellow pepper lettuce, tomatoes, and herbs.

According to the chairperson of Montedi, David Mabitsela, the project was started in September 2020, after realising that food prices have soared.

Mabitsela said: “Food prices soared, following the mass loss of jobs across the country. added to our food parcels. I disUpon realising that the food par- cussed this with Patrick Moraka cels distributed by Montedi were not and other members of Montedi,” enough, we came up with a better Mabitsela continued. solution of providing food security Covid-19 has wrought havoc on to the community of Thembisa,” he the poor households in Thembisa said. and other townships. According “So I started to say let’s have this to StatsSA, essential food items project that will help us provide such as bread, eggs, and vegetables food security. I suggested that we increased significantly. “We noticed grow vegetables that would be that food prices steadily increased

Ivory Park police nab six for mobrelated murders

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vory Park detectives have arrested six people in connection with the recent double mob justice-related murders in Tswelopele and Ivory Park.

The six suspects were arrested at their homes yesterday, with one handing himself over after he got wind of the fact that the police officers were hot on his trail.

In the first mob murder, a man in his early 30s was assaulted and burnt to death in Ext Eight, Tswelopele, on 19 February 2021 after he and two others were accused of a business robbery at a local tavern. He and the two men were taken to an open space, interrogated in between the beatings and he was burnt.

He was certified dead at the scene. The two others managed to escape, under circumstances we are not familiar with. Five people are currently behind bars in connection with this gruesome incident, and the search for other suspects is in full swing.

In the second murder incident in Ivory Park, an unknown man was beaten to death after he and some unknown number of people allegedly attempted to rob another local tavern. There was a shooting, during which the

deceased was shot on the hand, escaped but eventually caught.

He was assaulted, rescued, and died on the way to the hospital.

A 34-year-old member of a local community patrolling group has been arrested in connection with this murder. The latter may be slapped with a second murder charge following another mob murder in the area. The Ivory Park detectives believe that they are onto something.

T he Acti ng St ation Commander of the Ivory Park SAPS, Colonel Baba Mpotoane, has welcomed these arrests, saying they will go a long way in stopping this series of murders.

He encouraged the community to rather work with the police through the existing structures such as the community policing forums.

“Having failed to work with us, these suspects are now expected to, through the courts, explain how they ended up being complaints, jury, and executioners,” said Colonel Mpotoane. He said that we all have an obligation to work within the ambit of the law. The six suspects are expected to appear in the Thembisa Magistrate court soon to answer to the charges leveled against them.

as the pandemic was forcing people to stay home. A 10 kg of potatoes, for instance, was sold around R100,” Mabitsela revealed.

One of the farmers, Grace Nkoana said Busy Corner Imbizo is one of Rea Gola’s clients but they look forward to selling their vegetables to retailers as well. “There’s progress in our project even though we still struggling with tools,” Nkoana said.

Meet the man who will plug your music on radio and TV

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

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artist managing experience which exposed me to more within the scene," he recalled.

During the time, he managed Mono T and he did PR for his album titled, “Timeless”.In 2016 he did PR for Dj Micks on his studio album titled, “House of Love”.

In 2017 he independently did PR for the “Shumaya '' hit-makers house Duo, Trademark under Universal Music on their album titled, Sgisha-Soul where he did PR for them. On the television production side, Sipho Magosa has worked on popular SABC shows such as Ses’ Top La; Zaziwa; Jika Majika; Shikisha Game Show, and One Mic just to name a few.

To get your song played on the radio and TV, Magosa said he can approach program directors/music directors at different radio stations and TV channels.

For more information reach out to Sipho Magosa by emailing info@siphomagosamedia.co.za

f you are a musician and looking for someone to help you put your music on radio stations and TV channels, Sipho Magosa is a man who can make that dream a reality. His company Sipho Magosa Media has already given numerous independent artists exposure in the music industry. "Some of the artists that I have helped include Zingah, Winnie Khumalo, Rethabile Khumalo, DJ Sunco, and many others," Magosa told The Olifants News.

Magosa's career as a music plugger and a PR professional is illustrious. Magosa's career started in 2008 with the help of heavyweight talent manager plugger Mr. Kevin Mdubeki, who was responsible for big names such as HHP, Mandoza, Riky Rick, JR, Teargas, and the Parlotones to name but a few. Mdubeki mentored Sipho by showing him the ropes within the industry and guided him on the moves he was to make for his career.

"In 2010 I joined 999 a recording label owned by Arthur Mafokate Cell: 0611921207 where I did PR for a 999 music artist. Once I gained experi- Social Media: ence, in 2015 I moved to Kalawa V siphomagosamedia Jazmee and got to work closely Sipho Magosa Media with artists like Dj Mono T, AB B Crazy, Dj Micks, DJ Tira, and Big A smagosamedia Nuz which gave me fruitful music F Sipho Magosa Media

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Bertharry celebrates the class of 2020

By Obedience Mkhabela

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ertharry Secondary School hosted an awards ceremony to honour the remarkable 97.8 per cent pass rate of the class of 2020. The event was kick-started on a high note with a warm welcome from Programme Director followed

by High School Deputy Principal, Zandile Zwana remarks.

She said they were proud of the 97.8 achievement achieved by the class of 2020 who had to fight hard due to circumstances caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“It was a teamwork otherwise we could have not been able to have done this alone, it was a team’s effort together with the parents, the district, local councillors support, Third from left Principal, Harry Kumwenda with the class of 2020 school teachers in their graduate gowns. the learners and the teacher’s dedication at its best,” said Zwana. some backbone of steel throughout with bricks that were thrown at her. yourselves.”

“While others were talking of boy- the year. “Now go out there and do You have built a firm foundation The school Principal, Harry cotting school or stopping learners your best. Remind yourself when to spare your education and future, Kumwenda, also welcomed the from going to school. As a private it gets tough and seems like you corona brought all it could, people results produced by the class of 2020. school we were encouraged and sup- not going to make it that you beat thought we could not make it, and He said the event’s aim was to honported by everyone including the corona, lockdown, shutdown and others even taunted you for going to our and appreciate the class of 2020. community,” she said. came out strong. Nothing is impos- a private school, now go out there to Kumwenda believes that as a Zwana also explained that adver- sible,” said Zwana. build your future.” school, they had to come with new sity is necessary to build ones’ charIn concluding her remarks, she “To our young men know this, interventions and the introduction acter and corona presented that said, “To our young ladies of class of boys have swagger, men have style of online learning paid diligence. lesson to the class of 2020. She said 2020 know this; a successful lady is but a gentleman has class. You can “Today we celebrate not only the the class of 2020 adversity showed one who can build a firm foundation use these result to build a future for learners but the teachers who stood

Principal, Harry Kumwenda, celebrates the schools achievement of reaching 97.8 per cent.

Principal, Harry Kumwenda addresses the audience during the matrics awarding ceremony held at Bertharry School Hall on Thursday.

Principal, Harry Kumwenda awards one of the class of 2020 matric learner his award.

side by side with these learners to make sure they get fed the right information and do very well. In addition, we also thank the parents who were available when we needed them,” he continued.

“As a result, we achieved about 20 distinctions, we have 17 diplomas and 1 higher certificate and 1 failed. We invited the grade 11’s to witness the ceremony and to get them motivated.

Once all the students were awarded, the teachers followed suit. Nqobizitha Dube walked away with the teacher with the most distinctions award, he managed to produce at least 14 distinctions.

Zitha said he was also awarded for obtaining 100 per cent in religious studies, history and obtaining 14 distinctions.

“This year I want to get 80+ per cent. What worked for me was that I got familiar with the curriculum and my students competed amongst themselves.

Amongst the top-performing learners of the class of 2020, there is Caroline Sewela, who holds the school title of Miss Bertharry 2020, Nelson Bulani (History overall outstanding learner) and Tracy Nyathi who would love to become a lawyer.

Nqobizitha Dube, celebrates being awarded the teacher with most distinctions.

Clayville artist sets the music scene ablaze with a new single

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

song, he features the Ruddyliscious all artists are fluid. So is Mabless Family from Bolobedu. who doesn’t like boxing himself in abless (real name “I went along with Dj Sunco’s one genre. “I do hip hop as well Blessing Dikotla) has original beat and we didn’t want to as dance music. I like to classify set the music scene blend in hip hop. Thanks to Sipho myself as a musician rather than ablaze with his new single, Mama Magasa Media, the song is now an artist of a certain genre. That’s Kea Leboga (Thank You, Mama). playlisted on Munghana Lonene why I have 15 hip-hop and dance The Clayville-based muso says FM, Radio Turf, and Mokopane songs on various streaming platthe song is dedicated to his late FM,” Mabless reveals. He is plan- forms,” he says. mother who passed away in 2018. ning on shooting a music video for With many people losing their While most of Ma Bless’s songs Mama Kea Leboga, and take it to parents to Covid-19, Mabless says are hip hop, Mama Kea Leboga Channel O, MTV Base, and other he has been sending people his sounds different. From the open- television channels. song, via WhatsApp to console ing snare, it is clear the song was In previous years, South African them. His dream is to establish his made for dance floors. The beat musicians used to identify them- own record label to help up-andwas made by Dj Sunco, the hit- selves as artists or members of coming artists realise their dreams. maker of Koko Matswale. In this one genre, but these days, almost “I want to get to a level where I can

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get talented artists and help them to make a living out of music,” he says.

In 2020 he released a single “Not Rich” which was received well and got playlisted in almost 40 community radio stations.

Singles titled New Steez and Lahla Leoto are amongst other projects that were released years before.

Connect with Mabless on social media: @Mabless1 @Mabless1 @Mabless1

Blessing Dikotla AKA Mabless

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Are you thinking of doing Public Relations after matric?

By Themba Msimango

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he Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) defines public relations as the management through the communication of perceptions and strategic relationships between an organisation and its internal and external stakeholders.

In simple terms, a PR professional is an ‘image or reputational shaper’, our business role is to generate positive publicity for our clients or organisations and enhance their reputation by telling stories.

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Key things that you need to know before entering the world of PR:

How is advertising different from PR? There’s an old saying that clearly distinguishes the two domains: “Advertising is what you pay for, publicity is what you pray for.”

PR tools include the following to tell stories: • Write and distribute press releases to the media for media coverage • Speech writing when doing events or speaker opportunities • Write media pitches (less formal

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than press releases) about a client or company and send them directly to journalists Create and execute special events designed for public outreach and media relations Conduct market research on the client or the company’s messaging Writing and blogging for the web (internal or external sites) Crisis public relations strategies Social media promotions and responses to negative opinions or media queries

• Understand the different media platforms – learn about the history of traditional media and how it’s changing, online media, podcasts, social media.

• Learn how to write and enjoy reading – most PR tools that are listed above include some form of writing. In order to survive and thrive in PR, you need to learn how to write and enjoy reading.

• Develop relationships – Cultivate and develop relationships. For example, know who covers what in different newspapers, online news sites, radio, TV shows, podcasts just to name a few.

Why do you want to do PR? – it’s not about glitz and glamour These are some of the things that or knowing important people as can help you to decide whether PR most people think. According to is for you or not. Should you have research PR is one of the 30 most more questions, please feel free to stressful jobs in the world – ranked email me at Tmichaelmsimango@ number 23. gmail.com • Understand the nature of news – what is a newsworthy story Themba Msimango is Public and why should people care, Relations professional and Stoic how do journalists select their Philosopher. media stories?

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Woman robbed after withdrawing money

by Dumisani Hlatswayo

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kurhuleni District Trio Task Team’s detectives are investigating a bank after an Ivory Park woman was on Tuesday followed from Kempton Park, and eventually robbed at gunpoint.

According to the police, the victim withdrew a large amount of money, got into a taxi from Kempton Park Thembisa, then took a local taxi to a place she’s currently residing at in Extension 10, Ivory Park. Shortly after her arrival, the woman, together with the two ladies she was with, was confronted by five armed men who were traveling in a white Mercedes Benz. The men made it clear to the victim that they were there for the money she withdrew earlier at a branch of one of the big four banks. They even told her how much she withdrew and were demanding no less.

Fearing for her life as the suspects were armed, the woman

handed all the money to the men large amounts of money. who left the scene as quickly as “Rather,” Colonel Mpotoane they arrived. It is not clear as to cautions, “ find out safer means of why the victim withdrew such conducting all forms of financial oodles of cash and carried it all transactions with your bank withthe way. out carrying money with you. It is The Acting Station Commander safer both for you as a person and of the Ivory Park SAPS, Colonel your hard-earned money.” The Baba Mpotoane, has expressed trio task team allocated the case shock at this daring robbery and is doing all things legally possible warns the public about the dan- to locate the suspects and bring gers of withdrawing and carrying them to justice.

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Did you know?

PUZZLE SOLUTION

By William Docherty

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hen you sell a Property there are extra costs… here is a list of what the SELLER has to pay when you sell your house:

COMMISSION: The Seller pays the Estate Agents Commission. This amount (of between 6% and 8%) is agreed with the Estate Agent before the Property sells and is confirmed once a Buyer is found.

TIP: You only pay the Agent once the Property REGISTERS! So under no circumstances pay the Agent anything directly… it all goes through the Attorney. If in doubt please check with your Attorney.

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES: • An Electrical Compliance Certificate must be supplied to make sure the electrical system at the House complies with the regulations laid down by the SA National Standards.

• Gas Certificate, if applicable • Electric Fence Certificate, if applicable These Certificates must be in place before the Property can

register. Your Estate Agent can recommend a good tradesman to help you with this. They normally cost up to R1000 for the Certificate plus the cost to fix whatever does not comply.

RATES & TAXES and LEVIES: You will have to pay 3 months of the Levies and Rates upfront to cover these Costs during the selling process.

TIP: You will be given back the balance after Registration once the Council has worked out its figures, it will take a while though.

early. If the Property does not sell in the 90 days you can resubmit the Notice.

OTHER COSTS ON MOVING DAY: When you move house there are small amounts that soon add up so it is best to be prepared for these.

They include vehicle rental, packing material, fuel for the vehicle, payment for those helping you, food and a cold drink for everyone, cleaning costs for your old house, and maybe your new house too.

BOND CANCELLATION: It is best to be prepared for these Your bank will charge you to cancel costs. the Bond, normally around R5000.

TIP: There is a chance you can TIP: You must notify the Bank, advance some of the profit from that has your Bond, as soon as you your house sale to use to pay the decide to put your property on the Council for example, but that you Market. Most banks charge a pen- must discuss with the Attorneys. alty if you don’t let them know in writing 90 days before the property Please feel free to send me any Registers… so let the Bank know questions at williamd@remax.net.

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When The Missionaries Came

By Queen Sesoko

illumination (triple “I”) in that all who desire to do ministry will need iss Yvonne Maserumule! every grace of perseverance because A thinker, a strategist The Great Commission was never and a great communica- meant to make ministers serve tor. Once more she has proven that themselves, but Christ! it would be a mistake not to work The opening chapters show how with her. Her skill, her wisdom, her the baton moves from Mrs Rose M humility, her love, her anointing, her Maserumule’s sincere instruction of drive, her grace of consistency and God for her daughter, Yvonne - to passion are what every writer needs. Uncle Zebedee Silinda’s excitement In this overdue piece, WHEN in narrating about the missionaries THE MISSIONARIES CAME - she, and lastly the introductory testaher mother (Rose M Maserumule) ment of Harmon Schmelzenbach’s and her uncle (Zebedee Silinda) zeal to spread the transforming gosprovide a broad spectrum of the pel of Christ. purpose for which the missionaries This manuscript makes one pay came. extreme attention to the superb The book is designed to style and skill of writing as the bring impact, impartation and story takes us from the present back into the unique past we have not known.

WHEN THE MISSIONARIES CAME is not a history book because until this day we see the impact, the impartation and illumination the missionaries brought for which we are the beneficiaries.

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Rose M Maserumule

Zebedee Silinda

EKURHULENI:

March is a water month

By Staff Writer

and other government laws and plans including the National Development plan.

Section 27 (1) (b) of the Constitution of South Africa clearly articulates that everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food and water.

The National Water Act (NWA) of 1998 and the Water Services Act of 1997 both are complementary and provide a framework for sustainable water resource management while enabling improved and broadened service delivery.

The NWA is founded on the principle that all water forms part of a unitary, interdependent water cycle, and should thus be governed under consistent rules.

It contains comprehensive provisions for the protection, use, development, conservation, management and control of the South African water resources.

The National Water and Sanitation Master Plan sets out the critical priorities to be addressed by the water sector until 2030. It also sets out annual measurable outcomes inclusive of roles and responsibilities, time frames and associated estimated costs.

The National Development Plan was launched in 2012 and provides a detailed blueprint for how the country can eliminate poverty and reduce inequality by the year 2030. The national blueprint articulates that all South The supply of water to citi- Africans will have affordable, zens is mandatory for all munici- reliable access to sufficient safe palities and this is enshrined in water and hygienic sanitation the constitution of the country, by 2030.

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he City of Ekurhuleni has declared March as a month to commemorate water supply and reservation.

Through its Water and Sanitation Department, the City joins the rest of the country to commemorate what has been dubbed National Water Month starting from 1 March 2021.

This is an annual programme and the theme for this year is Valuing Water. This commemorative month is jam-packed with activities that will run throughout the month to highlight the importance and value of water for communities and businesses, particularly during these difficult times of COVID-19.

Water Month 2021 in Ekurhuleni will focus on the following: • It will showcase what has been achieved by the City in delivering clean quality water and this will include an update on the reservoirs that have been built by the municipality; • To promote water conservation as water remains a scarce resource in South Africa; and • To promote CoE as a preferred investment destination where reliable services are rendered to contribute to the success of businesses operating in the City.

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FC Pilas loses on penalties

By Obedience Mkhabela try new combinations because we uduza Young Boys drew 0-0 train separately due to covid-19. It against their rivals FC Pilas becomes difficult for us to play as a at the finals of their top 4 team when we train separately indifriendly matches at Sekhukhune vidually so, but we have confidence Sports Ground, Winnie Mandela on amongst ourselves,” said Kobe.

Sunday, February 21. The friendly Roberto Carlos, FC Pilas, coach, games are meant to keep the players said they played very well to reach fit during recessions. Duduza Young the finals through the referee make Boys won by 4 to 2 on penalty shoot a lot of bad judgments. outs.

“The opposition plays a very good Tshepho Kobe, FC Pilas’ cap- football and gave us some diffitain said they had played well dur- culties at the back, our backline ing their first matches but lacked was not tight as expected with the the speed and power to finish, fatigue starting to pull us down,” even when they had goal-scoring said Carlos. chances. “We had to try new play“We need these games to keep fit, ers because we were looking to mental boost, and get new gear for

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Johannes Mabitsela, Duduza young boys, the coach said through these games they be able to help each other elevate poverty.

“Due to covid-19 extended effects we have players that are no longer working, once we win we then be able to share certain amount to those in need so they can buy food and necessities,” “Coming back to the match we lacked manpower going forward, we need to fix our striking force to survive,” said Mabitsela. In addition, Mabitsela also hoped to get sponsors who will help them get new training kits for the team.

FC Pilas player in possession of the ball charges forward.

How Evergreens empowers small-scale farmers

By Staff Writer

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vergreens Fresh Market is one of the few retail stores passionate about offering the freshest produce, and frozen goods at incredibly low prices. One of Evergreen’s managers, Jonathan Hobkirk said Evergreens’ goal is to uplift small-scale farmers by allowing them to sell.

“We buy from small farmers and sell to hawkers in the community.

We are a place where people can come and buy and resell to consumers at taxi ranks or train stations, which is beneficial as people can buy in bulk,” Hobkirk told The Market delivers quality fresh proOlifants. duce to restaurants, catering comBuilt on proud family heritage, panies, government departments, generations have passed on their schools, universities, you name it. expertise to bring value to families According to Hobkirk, Evergreens’ and businesses. Evergreens Fresh brand is rooted in a sense of

community. “Even when you come to our store, outside our store you’ll find informal traders selling. You can buy from us and go outside and sell,” he revealed.

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under the roof. We’ve got wide aisles where people can move around freely as they look for something they purchase. We also do tasting samples for the people, and other exciting in-store campaigns,” he continued.

Hobkirk said Evergreens’s top priority is its customer’s safety. As a brand, they command high foodsafety standards in all practices, and with multi-temp refrigerated trucks, people can be assured their goods are handled with the best care.

“We make sure that we always adhere to Covid checks and balances. As a company, we perform a hygiene audit and do screenings on all our staff and suppliers that come in. We have our synatising team and we use a SABS-approved product.

High traffic areas are sanitised frequently,” he said.

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