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A SHACK OF HORROR
MURDER OF A BABY A lexandra police arrested a female suspect Thembisa Span (22) for Murder. It is alleged that on 22 February police received a complaint from two females. They alleged that a female known to them as Thembisa Span told them that she killed her 5 month old baby. The police members went to attend a complaint at No.221 Old Council building 2nd street Wynberg. On arrival they found a female suspect who was identified as a mother of the deceased baby. She went inside her shack and come out carrying a baby. The police instructed the suspect to put the baby back inside her shack and called the ambulance after noticing that the baby was not breathing. On arrival the EMS certified the baby dead. The suspect told the police that she killed her 5 month old baby by strangling her and when she saw that the baby was not dying she placed its head inside a bucket full of water to drown her. Her reason for this brutal killing was that the baby was sick and she did not have money to take the baby for medical help and the baby’s father is not working. The mother of the deceased baby (suspect) was arrested and appeared at the Wynberg Magistrate’s court last week Monday.
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Ward 105 PR CLLR Richard Mkhonto, in front of the shack in which the baby was buried. honto said that the couple the house was admitted at member whom they furexplained that they had Edenvale Hospital for TB nished with a search war“I was informed by the no choice but to bury the treatment,” said Police rant to exhume the body. community that a couple child in their shack be- Spokesperson Moses Ma- The body is currently behas buried their newborn cause they are both unem- phakela. Maphakela con- ing kept in the governbaby in a shack at 12th ployed and cannot afford firmed to Alex Pioneer ment mortuary for post Avenue. the burial expenses. that the body has been ex- mortem tests.” The child was about sev- “The police received the humed on Sunday in the He said a case has since en days old and alleged court order in December absence of the owner of been opened with the poto have been ill,” said last year to exhume the the house, he further said: lice, but the couple has Ward 105 PR Councillor, body, but the process was “The police went to the not been arrested yet. Shadrack Mkhonto.Mk- delayed as the owner of place and found a family He said the police are KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA
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waiting for the court ruling that will determine their next move. Maphakela said the case docket states that the infant was buried by the father and his mother-in-law in the shack, explaining that they were performing their traditional practices in burying the child inside their home.
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hree blocks of offices at Oliver Tambo Centre that houses Parliamentary Community Offices at Wynberg were cleaned of their equipments by unknown culprits. This has forced the Centre’s officials to act promptly, putting a boom gate and introduced a 24 hour security surveillance program provided by the Community Policing Forum (CPF). “Merciless thugs helped themselves with computers and laptops that were meant to provide free services to the community of
Alexandra. The suspects cut off the alarm system, and forcefully opened the burglar doors and windows to gain access into the offices,” said Greater Alexandra Development Forum’s (GADF) Zodwa Tlale. GADF, Aganang Domestic Abuse Prevention and Training (ADAPT) and ANC offices were broken into twice within two consecutive months this year, leaving the tenants frustrated. Seipati Mogorosi of ADAPT said the burglary has left them frustrated, making it difficult for them to compile reports for their
funders as the hard drive that contains confidential information, plus three laptops, three computers, a camera, a projector and two flat screen TVs were stolen. ANC Administrator, Charlotte Manthosi told the paper that they have lost a computer and its monitor and that the laptop survived the incident as she fortunately took it home on that day. Tlale said they have opened two cases with Alex police, adding: “We are planning to mobilise the community to help us trace our stolen office equipment.”
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he Department of Economic Development conducted a consultative workshop last week Friday in Braamfontein, focusing on the revival and renewal of the economy of Alexandra Township to support job creation and oppotunities . About 200 Alexandra stakeholders in business attended the workshop. “We’ve invited various departments including, transport, public works and financial institutions to say what projects can be brought to Alex to promote its economy, and to ensure that the proposed projects are headed by the people of Alex,” said the Deputy Minister of the Department of Economic Development, Hlengiwe Mkhize. Mkhize told Alex Pioneer
Deputy Minister (in grey) of Economic Development Hlengiwe Mkhize at the consultative workshop in Braamfontein Picture: Kgadi Johanna Lamola that the workshop was the ment, Nthato Minyuku apoutcome from the presi- pealed to Alex people to dent’s recent visit to Alex. position themselves to take “When the president visited advantage of this opportuAlex, Greater Alexandra nity, and start consolidatChamber of Commerce ing business clusters: “The (GALEXCOC) President department has set aside an Mpho Motsomi, was the enormous budget for Alex only person we were work- projects.”However, Phillip ing with, but now there is Usiba of FABCOS gave a National African Feder- thumps up to the issue of ated Chamber of Com- the Alexandra Business merce (NAFCOC). We Forum, but requested them have to be inclusive.”The to stop fighting amongst Deputy Director General themselves and rather supof Economic Develop- port each other.
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It is impossible to have so many horrendous situations without there being deep wounds that have not been healed. There have been too many stories of violence acts lately. We need to look deeply into our consciousness and ask ourselves, why? N’wa Hlungwani Patricia
NEWS BRIEF RAPE AND ASSAULT On 24 February, Alexandra police arrested one male suspect Michael Sithole (42) for rape and assault. It is alleged that on 24 November 2012 at about 00:40, the complainant alleged that she was on her way home from the tavern. An unknown male approached her and grabbed her on her neck. He dragged her to a nearby small room and started to assault her and undressed her. He pushed her on the ground and raped her without a condom. She went to open a case and the suspect was later arrested. He appeared at the Wynberg court on 26 February. DETAILS: CST Mogale / 071 682 5490 /011 321 7680 Please report criminal activity to the police: Alex SAPS on 011 321 7622 / 24. SAPS Call Centre on 08600 10111 or SMS Crime line on 32211 and send an anonymous tip off to the police. Corruption hot line is 0860 267 787
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According to the mother the infant was sick and she could not afford medical help. Is it negligence or lack of information? There are clinics, Non-Governmental Organizations and community leaders where one can get help or advice in such situations. Was this the best and only solution? Where was the father in the mist of this? The woman has been arrested alone. Was there any agreement between the infant’s parents for this terrifying act? I’ve always said that we need some sort of mass therapy in this country.
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MOTSETHABO FOR TOP SCORE B Phillip Bokaba proudly showing one of his prestigious awards. Picture: Kgadi Johanna Lamola
orn and bred in Alexandra, the tour operator of Motsethabo Tours, Phillip Bokaba, is crossing his fingers to be the overall winner in the Emerging Tourism Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Competition.Delegates from the Tourism Minister’s office paid an official visit recently to Bokaba at AlexSanKo-
pano Community Centre, aimed to prepare him for the final interview in May for his business presentation, and to get the whole concept of his business sector. During the crossexamination, Bokaba gave his utmost best to sell his business.This after Bokaba was shortlisted for the top three finalists.
“I entered the competition last year in October advertised by the National Department of Tourism (NDT) in partnership with the Gauteng Tourism Authority (GTA), Provincial Tourism Association (PTA) and the Southern African Tourism Services Association (SATSA) with the objective of enhancing job creation,
financial sustainability and product development of black SMME’s within the tourism industry,” said Bokaba. Bokaba added:“My Company is bringing good news to me and to the community of Alex. Should I be the overall winner, Alex will be put on the map, adding that this will also help in creating job opportunities for the residents.”
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NGA ENDLEKA VA NAFCOC VA Put Foot In Action SWI HLANGANA VA KOMBA KU VILELA KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA
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here was an air of excitement at Emfundisweni Primary School where a total of 1000 learners out of 1 144 received brand new school shoes donated by Put Foot Foundation in partnership with Vincent Tshabalala Trust Fund (VTTF) and Wachizungu. “The school was identified to us by the VTTF amongst other primary schools around the area as the most disadvantaged because
many parents are unemployed. The shoes we donated are part of the R800 000 collected by our people in Africa,” said Johan van Hoggenberg, Chairperson of Wachizungu (a club of over 2000 people that recognise the history of the organizations and donate goods for poverty alleviation). VTTF Chairperson Paul Mashatile said that they made friends with Wachizungu last year October: “I appreciate the Wachizungu for facilitating the process that has finally benefited the school.”The Put
Foot Foundation Managing Director Daryl Hillhouse said that they have recently donated 1000 pair of shoes to ten schools in Durban, Grahamstown, Cape Town and Joburg.The school Principal Thembakazi Giyama said this has brought relief to some of the kids who were putting on takkies with school uniform, while the District Director, Raymond Martin said: “This is a wonderful initiative to the needy children.”
NAFCOC Executive Committee, Marry Anne, Prince Zulu, Malesela Makgoka, Charlotte Manthosi Antony Zengele and Zodwa Tlale Picture: Johanna Kgadi Lamola
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HO THONNGWA HA SETHO BOTONG YA LEKGOTLA LA KGASO LA AFRIKA BORWA (SABC) Ditheo le/kapa batho ba mengwa ho thonya motho ho tlatsa sekgeo sa setho seo e seng sa phethahatso botong ya Lekgotla la Kgaso la Afrika Borwa, se bakilweng ke ho itokolla mosebetsing ha setho sa Boto, bakeng sa nako e setseng ya Boto (ya ho fihla ka la 9 Pherekgong 2015), jwalokaha ho hlakisitswe ho Karolo 13(8) ya Molao wa Kgaso, No 4 wa 1999. Lekgotla la Kgaso la Afrika Borwa le theilwe ho latela Molao wa Kgaso (1936) e le kgwebo ya mmuso ya ho fana ka ditshebeletso tsa kgaso ya seyalemoya le thelevishene ho Maafrika Borwa. Tse hlokehang: Ditho tsa Boto, ha di shejwa ka kopanelo, di tlameha ho ba batho ba: • emetseng dibaka tse fapaneng tse amanang le mangolo a boletsweng ho karolo 13(4) (a) • ikemiseditseng ho se sehe mpa ka lehare, tokoloho ya ho ntsha maikutlo, tokelo ya hore setjhaba se fuwe tsebo hammoho le ponaletso le boikarabelo ho bao ba sebeletsang setjhaba • emela dihlopha tse fapaneng tsa setjhaba sa Rephaboliki • ikitlaetsa ho phethisa dipheo le ho latela ditheo jwaloka ha ho boletswe Tokomaneng ya SABC • ke baahi ba Afrika Borwa bao e leng badudi ba moshwelella ba Rephaboliki. Kgetho ya pele e totobetseng e tla fuwa ba nang le mangolo le tsebo ho tsa kgwebo le tsa ditjhelete. Dithonyo tse ngotsweng di tlameha ho ba le mabitso ka botlalo le aterese ya setheo le/kapa motho ya thonyang, lengolo le tekennweng la kamohelo ya thonyo le CV e nang le dintlha tse latelang: • Mabitso ka botlalo, nomoro ya ID le bong • Aterese, nomoro tsa mohala le fekse, aterese ya e-meile • Mesebetsi e fetileng (o qotse dilemo le ditheo tseo o di sebeleditseng) • Dikhophi tsa mangolo a thuto tse netefaditsweng le bukana ya boitsebiso. Dithonyo le dipotso di tlameha ho romelwa ho Mongodi wa Komiti, Ntate Thembinkosi Ngoma, Komiti ya Tshebetso ya Dikgokahanyo, mokatong wa 3, 90 Plein Street, Cape Town 8001 kapa romela e-meile ho tngoma@parliament.gov.za kapa fekse ho 086 522 5740. Dipotso ka mohala di ka etswa ho 021 403 3733 kapa 083 709 8407. Letsatsi la ho qetela la ho thonya: Labohlano, 29 Hlakubele 2013 ka 16:00. Ka kopo hlokomela hore bathonngwa ba ka nna ba tshwanela ho lekolwa mangolo a bona ba be ba lekodisiswe botshepehi ba bona ka botebo bakeng sa tsa tshireletso. Dikopo tse kentsweng kamora nako ha di ka ke tsa amohelwa. E ntshitswe ke Ntate S.E. Kholwane, MP: Modulasetulo wa Komiti ya Tshebetso ya Dikgokahanyo
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Kgadi Lamola Ririmi ra XiTsonga: Nyeleti N’wamphambo A hi khale va National African Federal Chamber of Commerce (NAFCOC) va vile na nhlangano wo koma na vahaxi eOliver Tambo Centre, laha a va andlala kungu ra vona ra ku va ya hlangana na van’wamabindzu va le kusuhi lava kutari mabindzu ya vona ma nyukaka, lava va kumaka mbuyelo eka vaaki va Alexandra. Ku ri ku endlela ku vuyisela eka ndhawu leyi ya Alexandra – leswi hi nga swivulaka leswaku I xandla famba xandla vuya. “A hi lavi ku nyikiwa swilo hi lo tshama, kambe hi lava ku vamabindzu va teka goza, na ku va va nghenelela, leswaku va tisa mbuyelo wa ku huma eka mfumo leswaku va ta kota ku humesa ntlimbo wa swa timali lowu vaaki va Alexandra va nga nghena eka wona.” Ku vulavula Mutshami wa Xitulu wa NAFCOC Prince Zulu.Matsalana wa
NAFCOC, Malesela Makhoka u rhi; “Hambiloko kungu ra NAFCOC ku ri ku hlanganisa vuti karhateri bya van’wamabindzu na va vaaki eka ku tiyisa na ku fambisa vuxaka lebyinene bya mabindzu eJoburg N’walungu na Joburg vuxa, vana va khumbeka swinene hi ku vona ntalo wa vanhu la va nga tirekhi, ngopfu exikhari ka vantshwa endhawini ya ka vona lokoo hithelo ndhawu leyi nga endzelekanini wa Sandton yona yi tekiwa yi ri yona yi nga njhini ya swatimali, ku nga ri laha Afrika Dzonga ntsena, kambe eAfrika hinkwayo.’’ Makgoka u vurile leswaku kungu ra vona ra xihatla i ku va va tihlanganisa na va n’wamabindzu, yi ri ndlela ya ku lava ku ringeta ku herisa ku pfumaleka ka mintirho na vusweti evanhwini. U engetile a ku; ‘Loko xivilelo xa hina xo bakanyeriwa etlhelo, a kun a ndlela yin’wana handle ka ku va hi huma hi, vunyingi hi komba ku vilela eswitarateni, lahahi nga ta
vitana van’wamabindzu lamatsongo va ndhawu ya Alexandra, vantshwa vanhu lava pfumalaka mintirho vaaki ku va va hi seketela ku lan’wamabindzu lamakulu ya Sandton na Greenstone. Hi ta yimisa na tikhampani leti tisaka swilo eAlexandra.” Makgoka u vurile leswaku ca ta sungula va tihlanganisa na variwatipolitiki, mfumo na van’wamabiindzu va kwala kaya hi ka kungu ra ku komba ku vilela loku nga ta endla leswaku ku nga tirheki hi siku leri. NAFCOC yi vurile naleswaku kungu ra mfuma ra leswaku ku nga xaviswa byalwa hi Sonto ri ta va ri onha eka, mabindzu ya laha mugangeri lawa kutani ma nga ka xiyimo lexi nga tsakiseki. Mabundzu lawa ma endla mali yo tala hi suku ra Sonto ku tlula masiku lamariwana ya vhiki, vaxavisi va tiyimiserile ku tihlanganisa na mfumo leswako vat a vulavurisana hi mhaka leyi ya ku alela ku xavisiwa ka byalwa hi Sonto.
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MARCH 4 CHRIST 2013 March for Christ is a public awareness that Jesus Christ is Lord and everyone has to believe in Him in order to go to heaven. This event unites churches to come together and we pray for our land. Do join us! VENUE: Alexandra Township, Alex Plaza in front of FNB bank then we’ll be marching all the way to Tsutsumani DATE: 21 March 2013 TIME: 09:00 AM Alex Pioneer took all precautions to publish the correct information. Alex Pioneer will not be held liable for any errors.
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he! So little Frank is playing wrestling inside Isidingo’s Nikiwe’s tummy? Well, everyone can see that something fishy is cooking inside her stomach. Sesi wee, just run the blood test and confirm your worst fear. Little Frank will keep on kicking and kicking hard until your stomach balloons for everyone to see. Mhm, if it was up to Prada to decide, I bet he was going to let Calvin to walk half naked every day. Clearly the guy enjoyed Calvin’s half naked photo shoot. Not that I’m surprised though, the guy is h-o-t, right ladies? Heavenly God have mercy on Generations’ conniving bastard, Noluntu! It seems I underestimated her immorality. She’s a witch walking in high heels with fancy make-up on, sies. Of all the people on earth, why would she want to turn her mom into a loony or kill her for that matter? Mawande has been nothing to her but a good and supporting mother, who never judged her even when she fiddled with Senzo’s urinal straw. Moving from one bastard to another, Sello is a thug that needs to be locked in jail and have the key thrown far away beyond human’s
reach. Praise your ancestors Verwoed is no more to re-implement life sentence. Pimps like you deserve it. If Rhythm City’s ex-con artist, Suffocate, thinks it’s going to be a walk in a park to expose scheming Naomi, obviously he needs to wake up. If you believe that Genera is a hooligan pro, then give Jerusalem-a double credit in that field. Suffocate does not know Naomi. O nyaka go namela “mekhukhu ya Alexandra ka mapono,” that what Naomi said to puppet Patrica, careful dear. WOW! There we go again with Muvhango’s Thandaza and Pheko going with the romantic flow. Guys, your kiss deserve a Grammy award; that was the best. But why is Thandaza wrecked with guilt, as if she’s a saint? So all of a sudden Thandaza you developed a conscious my dear? Don’t play me; you’ve been jumping into bed with other people’s hubbies, so stop the act! How dare Malume Themba say such derogatory things to her daughter? Poor Nonny, no one would appreciate being called a “star in giving birth.” Mukondeleli is been acting all street wise whereas she does not know how to spell the first letter of her name? I give up! At least Masindi has something to gloat about.
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Apprenticeships It’s a learning program in an artisan trade occupation, like a welder, plumber, fitter, mechanic, electrician, etc. -You work in a company for the full period of training (often 3 to 4 years). -You are paid a monthly salary ; -You work at least 70 % of the time, under the mentorship of an artisan ; -You get short theory courses during 3 months/year at a FET college At the end, you have to pass a national trade test. You will then be a qualified artisan in your trade. Apprenticeships are funded by Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETA’s) Who can apply for an apprenticeship? For some of them, you need at least pass Grade 9 with Maths and Sciences. Others ask you for Grade 10. What are the priority trades? Electricians, Millwright and Mechatronics, Trade Workers, Motor Mechanics (Including Diesel Mechanics), Carpenters and Joiners, Cabinet Makers, Plumbers, Bricklayers and Stonemasons, Structural Steel and Welding Trades Workers (inc Boilermakers & Welders), Printers (incl Binders, Finishers and Graphic Pre Press Trades Workers) and Goldsmiths (Jewellers). Some trade Schools which offer artisans training: Ekurhuleni artisans and skills training centre – Kempton park – 011 394 1488 – queries@ eastc.co.za – boiler making, rigging, welding, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc Artisan training institute (ATI), Roodepoort – 011 472 34 43 – www.artisantraining. co.za – Norman Cooper, recruitment consultant, 083 3079 447 – ncooper@artisantraining. co.za -offers Mechanical, Electrical, welding and automotive courses – accommodation on campus, swimming poll, sports court – 180 learners in total Bidvest automotive artisan academy – Midrand 011 314 8775 – www.mccarthy.co.za – requirements: Matric with 45 % min in Math, physical sciences + entrance test Info: valou.hirsch@gmail.com – www.beststudentsofalexandra.blogspot.com
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n the previous article we talked about the initiation of an idea and turning it into an action plan that could build you a successful entrepreneurial venture. This article will focus on the next key step into ensuring the success of your project – that is stakeholder. Firstly, what are stakeholders? In business terms, a stakeholder is any individual, customer, supplier, group, business and other key members such as government and communities that are and/or could either be directly or indirectly impacted by your business. Why are stakeholders important for your business? The first reason is obvious, so obvious that a lot of potential entrepreneurs don’t take it to mind and thus start businesses that never
really take off. Knowing who your stakeholders are and understanding their needs can prevent disappointment and help you develop alternative plans to see the success of your initiative. How do you identify the right people or networks to help you pursue your vision? Before leaping... take the following three steps first – 1.Write an essay detailing your objectives 2.Research on your idea 3.Consult No one wants to listen to an unstructured and an unfinished idea. Therefore before everything else, write down your idea and how it would work, be as concise as possible. The next step is research – use the resources you have, from the internet and government agencies. The last of these steps is to consult with the relevant people, and this is how you
engage with your stakeholders. The essence of communicating your idea to them is for you to gain an insight projection into your potential industry and to build a supportive network that will enhance your chances of success. Understanding your stakeholders includes the art of communication, as an entrepreneur – you must become the facilitator of your own idea. Do not tell your stakeholders what your plan is, instead involve them in the idea analysis process, that way you will develop an idea of who your target market is. This will also help in eliminating farfetched ideas and turning your plan towards a realistic nature.The succeeding article will focus on a detailed analysis of Alexandra and other similar communities focusing on the agricultural industry.
CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL Stacey Janari, Edward Nathan Sonnenbergs
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constructive dismissal is unlike any other dismissal. It does not involve the employer dismissing the employee. In fact, the employee resigns from his/her place of work, because the employer has made his/her continued employment unbearable. The employee therefore has no other reasonable option but to resign. Simply put, the employee would have continued working for his employer for life had it not been for the employer’s unacceptable behaviour or actions. Let us look at the following situations: 1.Thandi has been constructively dismissed. 2.Sipho has resigned and cannot argue that he has been constructively dismissed. NB: There is a difference between a resignation and a resignation that will be considered a constructive dismissal. Example 1: Thandi works for Noma at Noma’s Hairdresser. Thandi’s job is to wash and cut hair. When Thandi started working, Thandi signed a contract with Noma to earn R3000 a month. Two months after Thandi began working for Noma, Noma started to treat Thandi differently to her co-workers. She would make Thandi work longer hours than the other workers. Noma only paid Thandi R3000 a month for the first two months and
then Noma decided to pay Thandi R2000 a month. After six months Noma told Thandi that she must resign otherwise Noma will fire her and tell everyone what a bad worker Thandi was. Thandi was left with no other option but to resign. No one would hire Thandi if Noma said she was a bad worker because Noma was well-liked in the community. No one would believe Thandi over Noma. Example 2: Sipho works for ABC-Motors. He fixes cars. When Sipho started working at ABC-Motors, he signed a contract with Jake. Jake promised to pay Sipho R 5000 a month. Sipho was very good at his job. He could fix any problem a car had. Sipho thought he was the best and believed he should get paid R8000 a month instead of R5000 a month. Sipho asked Jake if he would pay him R8000 a month instead of R5000. Jake told Sipho he was very good at his job, but he cannot pay him R8000 a month. Sipho then resigned, because Jake would not pay him the R8000 he felt he deserved. In the above examples Thandi was left with no other option but to resign. Thandi was paid less and worked longer than what was agreed, without any explanation from Noma. Noma also threatened Thandi that if she did not
resign she would fire her and tell people she was a bad worker. Had Noma not threatened Thandi, she would have still worked for Noma. In these circumstances, Thandi was faced with an unbearable work environment. Sipho, on the other hand, worked at a good place. Jake was very different to Noma. Jake was simply unable to pay Sipho what he wanted. Sipho’s resignation was not due to an unbearable work environment. Therefore, to prove a constructive dismissal, the employee has to show: 1)The employer made work so unbearable that the employee truly could not stay on and was faced with no other reasonable option but to resign. For example, the employee could not lodge a complaint with a superior. 2)Had it not been for the employer’s actions, the employee would have continued working for the employer. 3)The employer was in control of the unbearable circumstances. It is advised that if this is the type of situation that you think you are faced with, first seek assistance at the ENS Alexander office before resigning. Remember, it is very difficult to prove constructive dismissal. One should therefore seek guidance before resigning and claiming constructive dismissal.
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A VERY SPECIAL DAY!
RAMATAMO WA MATAMONG
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earners with special needs enjoyed a sporting outing organised by the Special Olympics South Africa and the Department of Sports, Culture and Recreation. The event was held at Altrek sport ground and the learners came from Sthandiwe, Nokuthula and Dawg Whitehead. Among the activities of the day were running, walking and wheel chair running. With this being the second time the event is held in Alex, it was once again de-
scribed as an opportunity for learners to interact with each other and experience life outside the classroom. According to the co-ordinator of the event Patrick Mongwe these recreational activities are good for their health and self esteem. “That shows love and appreciation. By receiving medals after the race they felt valuable, they were very happy and this was a very special day indeed,” he said. He appealed to the community next time to come in their numbers to volunteer and support the kids.
Amazing race- all were winners
Pictures: Ramatamo Wa Matamong
Vusi’s overseas trip hanging in balance RAMATAMO WA MATAMONG
F No help is too small to help Vusi realise his dreams
ollowing a passionate plea published in Alex pioneer and aired on Alex Fm, there is still a cry out for funds for a young soccer player’s trip to Spain on the 31st of March. His unemployed Mom Salome Moloto is asking for any
kind of donation from well wishers and good Samaritans to help cover R22 500.00 that is needed for flight costs. Other expenses such as two weeks accommodation and food have already been covered.Vusi Moloto, born and bred in Alex stays at Dove Lane
at Eastbank and attends high school at Prestige College in Hammanskraal. He is 17 years and doing grade 12, he plays for a school club and sees himself as one of the country’s future right back. “This is a lifetime trip and a boost to my soccer career as while in a city of Barce-
lona I stand a chance to be mentored by my childhood heroes in the name of Lionel Messi and Christiano Ronaldo,” he says humbly. Should you want to donate and make his dream come true, please don’t hesitate to contact the family at: 079 93381 82.