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A FRESH APPROACH TO LOCAL NEWS Volume 05, 20 May 2014, Week 21

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Hijacking on the rise Stephanie Conradie stephanie.conradie@tametimes.co.za Recently there has been a number of hijacking incidents reported in and around the Alberton area.

The Gauteng SAPS have confirmed five incidents where a silver Mercedes Benz was involved, these took place in the Brackendowns and Johannesburg South areas.

The Johannesburg Central Central is looking into the possibility that these cases might be related, the modus operandi as well as the suspects involved. Currently cases of robbery with a firearm, hijacking of motor vehicle and house robbery are being investigated by Brackendowns SAPS and cases of house robbery and robbery with a firearm have been opened for investigation at Mondeor SAPS. Another highjacking incident that made the headlines during the past week happened in the South Crest area on 13 May. Willem Bester (44) was leaving his property at 19:32 when armed robbers attacked. He was shot twice, once in his left arm and once in the right arm. The incident was over in only two minutes. The car was recovered in Katlehong 90 minutes after the attack and was taken to the Benoni Police impound.

Willem was released from hospital over the weekend. His wife Lizette would like to thank S.O.G, Alberton CPF, all their neighbours and Netcare 911 who recovered their house keys and other belongings that were in the car.

Tel: 011 862 8500 Fax: 011 869 7335

SAB biogas recovery plant in Alrode

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Willem said that the car the suspects were driving looked like a black Volkswagen Golf or Polo, but this could not be confirmed.

It has been reported that a silver Toyota Fortuner has been active in housebreaking incidents in the area. However it has not been confirmed if these incidents are linked to one another. Police are appealing to anyone

with information to contact the crime stop on 08600 10111 or SMS CrimeLine on 32211. tame TIMES would like to urge the community to be careful when leaving your house or arriving home in the evenings.

Always be aware of other vehicles around you.

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Protect your dogs from Distemper virus

By Hennie Alberts Veterinary Clinic.

In the last few weeks we have seen a greater than the normal amount of dogs with Distemper virus. It seems that there may be an outbreak of the disease in the Alberton area.

This is of great concern because it is a virus that dogs suffer greatly with and they end up dying, or being put to sleep, as there is no treatment.

Puppies from three to six months old are particularly susceptible but any dog that hasn’t been vaccinated can be infected. The virus spreads through the air and through contact with infected bodily fluids, including nasal and ocular secretions, faeces, and urine. It can also be spread by food and water contaminated with these fluids.

The first round of acute fever tends to begin around three to eight days after infection, where often the dog stops eating, has a runny nose, and discharge from the eye.

This first round of fever often subsides within 96 hours, and then a second round of fever begins around the 11th or 12th day and lasts at least a week. Gastrointestinal (vomiting and diarrhoea) and respiratory (labored breathing and coughing) problems tend to follow, which may become complicated with secondary bacterial infections. Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord can then develop too, or can be a symptom on its own without nasal or intestinal signs. The signs within the central nervous system include a localised involuntary twitching of muscles or groups of muscles, seizures often distinguished by salivation, and jaw movements commonly described as “chewing gum fits”,

Majority of dogs don’t survive and either die or need to be put to sleep, a dog that survives distemper will continue to have both non-life-threatening and life-threatening signs throughout its lifespan.

There is no specific treatment for distemper, as it is a virus and viruses cannot be treated.

The only treatment is supportive care and treatment of secondary infection.

Infected animals should be quarantined from other susceptible dogs for several months due to the length of time the animal may shed the virus. The virus is destroyed in the environment by routine cleaning with disinfectants and contact with sunlight.

This is a very serious disease and no one wants to see your beloved pet suffer with.

The only way to prevent this is to vaccinate.

Puppy vaccinations start from 6-8 weeks and boosted monthly for 3-4 vaccinations and thereafter a year later. If your dog has not been vaccinated it is vital to take them to your vet for vaccination. A misconception when getting a puppy is thinking it is fully vaccinated. One puppy vaccination is not sufficient to protect your dog. If you are unsure if your pet is up to date bring their vaccination card to your vet and let them check. If you don’t have a card and don’t know the vaccination history rather vaccinate again. It is not only Distemper you are vaccinating against but other serious viruses such as Parvo (cat flu) which dogs can also die from.

It is too late when your dog gets the disease – prevention is vital and the responsible thing to do as a pet owner.

Veterinary nurse wanted The Alberton SPCA seeks the services of a veterinary nurse who is registered with SAVC. The primary function will be humane euthanasia.

Please forward your CV to manager@spcaalberton.org.za by 15 June.

Any applications after this date will not be considered.

Giving back to the community

Editor

20 May 2014

A Note from the

Tieghan (front) with Alberton SPCA Manager Kingston Siziba, Acting Chairperson Catherine Rollinson and Melanie van den Heever, owner of Alberton Figures Modelling Agency.

For the past two weeks, Alberton Figures Modelling Agency Intern Tieghan Griffin – Coetzer, ran a community based charity drive as her giving-back-to-thecommunity initiative. Tieghan invited the community to donate any form of animal food, blankets and books.

On Friday 16 May Tieghan and Melanie van den Heever, owner of Alberton Figures Modelling Agency, made their way to the Alberton and Germiston SPCA’s to donate the food and blankets collected.

They visited an old age home in Raceview and the Family and Children’s Welfare in Alberton North to hand over more blankets and books. The recipients of these goods were very grateful and congratulated Tieghan on the great work she is doing.

Finally we had a full week with no holidays, and it was difficult getting back into routine, but we made it.

Unfortunately Alberton has been in the national news for the wrong reasons over the past two weeks. Hijackings are on the increase. More about these incidents on page 1.

We also, once again, have great discounts for pensioners on page 12.

Make sure to share these with everyone.

We are very proud of the Golden Lions making it to the Vodacom Cup finals, see page 16 for the rugby article.

We are almost mid-way through the year, which means winter is here, so do keep warm. Blessings.

Local beauty a finalist for Miss Teen Commonwealth SA The Commonwealth Pageants South Africa is looking for the next Miss Teen Commonwealth SA title holder and Errin Mostert from Alberton has been selected as one of the top 24 Miss Teen Finalists in this year’s competition.

The Pageant empowers women of all ages with the knowledge to bring about change to communities in need. The winner will represent South Africa at the International pageant in London in November this year. All 53 Commonwealth member states are invited to send their representatives to compete for the prestigious titles.

“I am so lucky to have been chosen as a Miss Teen Commonwealth SA Finalist. The charity is the Nelson Mandela Childrens Hospital Fund and throughout our journey we will be raising funds for this wonderful cause, “ Errin said.

“Throughout our 4-month long journey we will be attending workshops and seminars to prepare us for the Grand Finale. I am beyond excited to start on my amazing journey but I need all the support I can get.

I really hope to make Alberton extremely proud,” she said with excitement.

The Grand Finale takes place at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City on 29 August.

To vote for Errin - SMS Errin Mostert to 42899. An SMS costs R3 and you can vote as many times as you like. You can also follow her journey on Facebook: Errin Amber Mostert.

ASPIRING: Errin Mostert aspiring to represent South Africa at the Miss Teen Commonwealth Pageant. *Photo by Dreamworld Photography

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SAB biogas recovery plant in Alrode

The biogas burner at the SAB Brewery in Alrode.

SAB’s investment in renewable energy sources includes the implementation of a biogas recovery plant at its Alrode Brewery. This helps reduce the company’s traditional dependence on coal.

Before discharging effluent from SAB’s Alrode Brewery into the municipal water treatment system, SAB treats the water using a process of anaerobic digestion (AD).

This reduces the pressure on the municipal treatment system by up to 80%.

The biogas recovery plant was developed to take advantage of the methane, a by-product of the waste water anaerobic digestion

process.

This biogas generates around 10% of the breweries steam requirements reducing its demand for fossil fuels.

This investment in renewable energy sources forms part of SAB’s strategic focus on sustainable development.

The biogas plant produces between 30 and 42 tons of steam per day.

In addition to SAB’s climate change strategy focus on energy efficiency and using renewable energy sources, the company’s efforts extend to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain.

Security officer dies in shooting on N12

TRAGEDY: The scene where the shooting took place.

On the morning of 16 May, around 4:00, two members of Hlokomela Security a company contracted by SANRAL, were patrolling the N12 west near the Comaro off-ramp.

They noticed two males standing next to a streetlight on the freeway.

The security officers called them in order to search them as it was suspected that they wanted to steal cable. Once closer to the

security officers, one of the suspects pulled a firearm and shot one officer three times.

The 23-year-old male security died on the scene. The Alberton SAPS have opened a murder docket and are investigating the incident. No one has been arrested.

Sanral’s Vusi Mona said, “This highlights the challenges that we come across as Sanral when we are trying to safe-gather our public infrastructure.”

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Election results require strengthening of civil society Civil rights organisation AfriForum said that the more than 60% support for the ANC in the election again underlined the need for strong civil organisations which can hold the ruling party accountable outside party politics.

According to Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, civil organisations from minority communities also have a crucial watchdog function to fulfil in order to protect the rights of minorities.

“Instead of being disheartened after every election, minorities should realise that the demographics of the country will always leave them marginalised.

They should not pin their hopes on elections only,” Kriel said.

This does not mean that an election or the important work of opposition parties do not matter, Kriel added.

This is a call for minorities to do more to ensure their own future rather than simply drawing a cross every five years.

According to Kriel minorities will have to take responsibility for their own futures by uniting in strong, independent civil institutions of their choice. These institutions should work for a better future, independent of party politics, in every walk of life. “It is empowering to put one’s hand to the plough with projects which

can be run independently.

This prevents one from being at the mercy of one-party governments,” Kriel added.

Examples of these independent actions include projects where local communities can take steps to improve their own quality of life, Kriel said.

“It is important that minorities do not regard themselves as victims of the recent history or the election result, but that they become involved in self-help projects and support civil institutions of their choice,” Kriel added.

“Thousands of people who each do something in their own communities to create a better future are able to make a massive difference,” said Kriel.

No contribution can ever be insignificant.

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The Innovator: Mark Sham

Laurelle Williams

laurelle@tametimes.co.za On his way to catch a flight, Mark Sham, ran into a book shop at an airport and grabbed the first book that caught his eye. Little did he know that, that choice will have a major impact on his life.

The book he chose was Inside Coca-Cola, the story of Neville Isdell, the former chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company where he worked for 43 years. Isdell took the world’s largest beverage company to new heights during his tenure.

Once Sham started to read this book, he couldn’t put it down and in his own words “smashed the book in two days.” He then decided that he will share the information with people and charge them for it. His first Inside Coca-Cola review started in October 2012 and last week Sham held his 16th edition of the review to a fully packed room of attendees. It sounds crazy that Sham started something out of nothing but after you leave Sham’s review you will understand how he succeeded. He is a natural innovator with passion and the utmost determination.

He is infectious.

In the review Sham explains the story of Isdell and highlights why Isdell was so successful, with it coming down to Isdell constantly doing simple tasks the right way. “When he was working at bottom, he acted like he owned the company and when he was at the top; he acted like he was at the bottom.”

Sham also attributed Coca-Cola’s success to Isdell making the business revolve around people, let it be his staff, his clients or the

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Alberton model opens modelling academy

PUSHING LIMITS: tame TIMES PRO officer with Mark Sham. community of the country he was stationed in.

What makes Sham’s story even that more stirring is that when he had the vision of the review, he also had the goal to bring Isdell to South Africa. After a lot of strong-minded perseverance or as some people call it “stalking”. Sham got it right and he hosted Isdell in Cape Town on 20 February this year and interviewed him.

Sham was honest with Isdell when he was ‘stalking’ him telling him he wasn’t going to stop until he got what he wanted as “that is what your book taught me.” The young innovator has hopes of bringing Isdell to Johannesburg and with his charm and sharp-mind, it is sure to also become a reality.

Be sure to catch tame TIMES’ one on one interview with Mark Sham in next week’s edition where we delve deeper in what make Sham the innovator he is.

The next Inside Coca-Cola Review is on 19 June at The Hyatt Rosebank. Cost. R513 ex Vat. Contact diane@interactivedirect.co.za.

Bianca Biccard owner of the ACE Models Alberton branch.

On 5 May, ACE Models officially launched a franchise in Meyersdal, Alberton. Franchise owner Bianca Biccard (22) has been in the modelling industry for 16 years, she has graced the front covers of multiple magazines and now decided to open her own modelling academy, so she opened the ACE Models’ Alberton branch. “I’ve been modelling for many years, and decided that now I want to help other people achieve their dream modelling career as well,” Bianca told tame TIMES. ACE Models is one of Souht Africa’s top and leading modeling academies with branches nationwide and has launched the careers of many models, some of their models have achieved International success.

For more information visit www.acemodels.co.za or E-mail Alberton@acemodels.co.za.

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tame TIMES advertising pays off Roderick Greene writes: Thank you tame TIMES for the advert in classifieds, it looked stunning and was a lot bigger than I expected it to be. My cell phone has not stopped ringing and my mail had 10 responses. It is good to see that advertising still pays off.

Laurelle, thanks for putting me into touch with Tessa Arthur.

No service

Mario Dos Santos writes: I am responding to the article ‘Koedoe Street problems piling up (6 May 2014)’.

On 7 April this year I tried to phone Ekurhuleni Municipality call centre on 086 054 3000 to find out when they will be attending to the outstanding problems in Koedoe Street (water pipe damage, street lights not working and roads full of pot holes etc) and the phone rang for over an hour and all I got was a recorded message over and over again to say “PLEASE WAIT FOR THE NEXT AVAILABLE OPERATOR” after an hour and 7 minutes I gave up.

That telephone call alone cost me R27,47 and I achieved nothing.

I had to drive to the Municipality Depot in Swartkoppies Road, only to be send from one section to another.

No one seems to know what is going on or is able to give a timeline when things will be completed and we, as the tax paying public, have to accept this terrible situation and endless excuses, yet every month we are sent a bill for rates and taxes but NO SERVICE. The problems in Koedoe Street has been outstanding since the beginning of March 2014 reference number: 1011480.

Jonger by die dag

Mev. Sarah Breytenbach is ‘n 98-jarige inwoner van Alberton en die ouderdom hou haar nie weg van die haarsalon nie.

Sarah besoek steeds gereeld die Senta Bella Haarsalon in Brackenhurst om haar hare te ‘perm’.

Die haarkapster doen al vir die afgelope 18 jaar Sarah se hare, maar ken haar al vir 25 jaar.

LIFT REQUIRED

From Alberton to Isando & back - Mon - Fri Will share cost Tessa 081 018 4442 Ashley 081 018 8522

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Inappropriate parking

by Government Officials P’d-off citizen writes: I want to show you how inappropriate the Metro Police was on the morning of 14 May, parking on a corner.

At first, both officers were just sitting in the vehicle, then both left the vehicle - one on his phone walking around and the other one walking in the direction of the liquor store on the corner of Raceview Motors and Voortrekker Road.

We as public had to move into the oncoming traffic lane to be able to see what traffic was coming from the opposite side. When I confronted the guy he told me I should ask why they were standing there.

My point is they were endangering so many lives by just parking on the corner while there was a perfect parking only 10 meters away from where they were.

Inappropriate parking by Metro Police.

I’m so tired of Government Officials doing as they please. There was no accident or other vehicles demanding this way of parking.

At least one would think they would, if standing on an illegal parking place, help control traffic and not cause obstruction (as the law requires).

Please be warned Concerned resident of Alberton writes:

I would like to share my story and warn people that this actually happens in Alberton.

I went to Alberton City last week to buy a Mother’s Day gift. In one of the stores I was approached by a young black lady who randomly started a conversation with me. She phoned someone else, and later an elderly black lady, with a limb, joined her and they again started talking to me. Before I knew it, I was following them out the store and up the stairs to the upper level, as if we knew each other for years. There we were joined by a third lady. I believe that something they did or said put me in a trans as I was doing

everything they told me to do. They made me hand over all my belongings to them, my wedding ring, handback, necklace and phone then they left. I remember that I went back into the store and all of a sudden I realised that something weird happened to me. My mouth was dry, I was very thirsty and I was disorientated, I realised that I was robbed.

I went to the Centre Management, but they wouldn’t show me the camera footage. I also tried to open a case with the police, but had no success. They didn’t believe my story and said I couldn’t open a case. I just want everyone to be aware that this is hapenning.

Please be careful where ever you go.

Bringing back great memories Nick van Zyl writes: Beautiful article and photo of Alberton’s own O.K. Bazaars written by Daan & Yvonne Grobler from the Alberton Heritage Association (tame TIMES, May 13, 2014).

If you grew up in Alberton, as I did, no doubt you may recall the Mother’s saying “The day an O.K. Bazaars opens up in Alberton, it will surely snow.” At that time all “Big” shopping was done in Germiston and the “Very Big” shopping was done in Johannesburg. Mother’s wore hats & gloves for these occasions, with “High Tea” at John Orr’s. Then came that day in July 1964 when O.K. Bazaars opened their doors in Voortrekker Road, Alberton. We all rushed to admire this big new store. Low and behold, two days later Alberton received a heavy snowfall. I recall going up to the new O.K. and picking out a fleecy new pair of gloves, to fight off the cold......the cost was R0.89c. No VAT, no charge for the plastic bag.

Daar is ‘n video wat op die oomblik besig is om op sosiale media die rondte te doen waarin die aanbieder op ‘n baie kreatiewe manier vertel hoedat mense nie meer opkyk nie. Ons wêrelde word gefasiliteer deur ons slimfone en in die proses verloor ons die vrymoedigheid en sekerlik die vermoë om met mekaar te ‘connect’ sonder een of ander elektroniese platform. Die ironie is dan hierdie skrille teenstelling van sosiale media, wat nie regtig sosiaal is nie, en ‘n permanente ‘connectedness’ is wat eintlik glad nie ‘connected’ is nie.

Jesus het in antwoord op ‘n vraag na die doel van die lewe aan ‘n jongman vertel dat om God en mense lief te hê meer belangrik is as enige iets anders. Hierdie liefhê van God en mense dring elke gelowige om nie net op die platform van sosiale media met mense te connect nie, maar om op te kyk vanaf ons slimfone of rekenaar skerms. Om lief te hê is om mense in die oë te kan kyk.

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Ek en Gysie dink daaraan om bietjie op vakansie te gaan, maar daar is soveel aspekte wat mens deesdae in ag moet neem.

Ek onthou in die goeie ou dae was dit eenvoudig, jy het in jou kar geklim en op vakansie gegaan. Jy het brandstof kostes nie eens in ag geneem nie, en vandag moet dit die eerste ding op jou begroting wees.

Maar dit is nie ons enigste probleem nie.

Ek is ‘n see mens en Gysie is ‘n bosveld mens, so jy kan jouself net indink aan die argumente wat nou in ons huis opspring.

“Nee man by die see gaan die sand net oral in,” sal Gysie my toesnou.

“En in die bosveld sien jy net Rooibokke en Zebra’s oral, wat is opwindend daaraan?” sal ek hom toesnou.

Ons het al daaraan gedink dat ons dan maar moet ‘compromise’, dat ons een vakansie see toe gaan en dan die volgende vakansie bosveld toe gaan. Maar ons was so lanklaas op vakansie en nie een van ons twee kan onthou waar ons laaste was nie (ek blameer die ouderdom).

Ons oplossing: Ons gaan nou maar Sun City toe. Daar is dan mos die ‘see’ vir my en die bosveld vir Gysie. Gysie meen hulle moet net nog een groot waaier daar oprig dan kan dit voel of ons in die Kaap ook is wanneer hulle die waaier aanskakel.

Tip: Hou gereeld vakansie sodat jy darem kan onthou waar jy laaste op vakansie was. Dit bou ook goeie herinneringe saam met jou maat.

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Make your salary work for you

You’ve dedicated many years to studying and worked hard towards qualifying for your profession. Now you’re ready to go out and conquer the world. But, after all that effort, it’s imperative to make sure that your money works just as hard as you do.

Know exactly how much you’re earning There are few things as challenging and exciting as negotiating your first pay package, but many of us make the mistake of getting stuck on the gross income offered to us.

It is very important to take into account all benefits and deductions before signing on the dotted line. Not all employers offer fringe benefits like cellphone and travel allowances as a stand-alone benefit, these items are often calculated as part of your gross salary package.

Expenses such as pension fund contributions and medical aid also have an effect on your take-home pay, not to mention the fact that the largest deduction of all goes towards tax!

When negotiating your salary package, ask the HR department to give you a detailed monthly breakdown of all expenses and benefits – a sample salary slip as it were. And, if you want to avoid nasty surprises, make sure you know what your tax bracket will be. Only then should you factor your net salary into your budget to ensure that you can comfortably afford your expenses.

Remember to also consider any additional expenses you would like to include in the near future, such as bond payments, vehicle financing, or augmenting your retirement savings.

Create real wealth – Save, save, save Many of us view our salary as a means to live a comfortable life, but your earnings is your first tool to create future wealth. Once you know exactly how much disposable income you have every month, consult an accredited and qualified financial adviser to find out about suitable savings vehicles. Even if you only putting aside a small amount in the beginning, every little bit helps!

Carefully consider various saving options for different purposes. You may have short-term savings goals, like a dream holiday, mediumterm savings goals like a deposit on a house, and long-term savings goals like planning for your retirement.

Retirement planning is not just a long-term benefit Although retirement may seem like a lifetime away to a young graduate starting to build a career, the financial choices you make when you’re young can determine your quality of life in old age. .. So investing wisely can result in substantial tax savings.

Niek Rheeder financial planner for Sanlam Alberton Trust Centre, 1st Floor (Opposite Home Affairs) Contact: 0118657524, fax: 0866755238, cell: 0837018239 E-mail: nrheeder@sanlam4u.co.za

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Missing Yorkie This little Yorkie, named Nala went missing from Elandshaven, Alberton on 28 March around 07:00.

The owners are begging the person who has picked the Yorkie up to do the right thing and give her back to her owners. Nala is 10 year old Yorkie, female, spayed and very tiny (1.4kg), her tail has been docked. She is silver and tan in colour. A cash reward will be offered on her safe return.

Contact Shelley Britz on 072 064 1007.

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Free Tax workshops The South African Revenue Service (SARS) would like to invite all interested parties to a series of free tax education sessions to be held at the Alberton Branch Office: Employment Tax Incentive (ETI): 20 May 09:00 – 11:00 Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE): 27 May 09:00 – 11:00 Venue: 49 New Quary Road, New Redruth, Alberton.

To reserve your seat and for more information e-mail EngagementAlberton@sars.gov.za or 011 861 5610 Cana Coffee Café – 21 May Ladies only (all ages). Tired, lacking inspiration, bored? Need new life? If you love Jesus but can do without the status quo, formalities and politics of the church then Cana Coffee Café is the place to be.

No collections, no singing, no donations, no pressure. We teach, we eat, we connect.

Dates: 21 May and 4 June Venue: de Landauer Family Restaurant, Van Riebeeck Avenue, Alberton North Time: 10:00 – 12:00 Lunch R40 per head (tea & coffee included) for your own account.

Contact: 081 576 7680.

Love to see you there! Find our site www.vabooysen.wix.com/ canacoffeecafe

Brandpunt Kameraklub – 28 Mei Brandpunt Kameraklub vergader Woensdag, 28 Mei 2014 om 18:30 vir 19:00 by die NG Kerk, 23 Glen Rylaan, Verwoerdpark.

Kom geniet ‘n aand van kuier en fotografie. Op die program is ‘n aanbieding oor Landskapfotografie – wat maak ‘n goeie Landskap foto? en die huidige lede se foto inskrywings sal ook beoordeel word. Alle aspirant, amateur en professionele fotograwe welkom.

Bywoning gratis - bevestig asb bywoning. Vir meer inligting kontak Reppies by 082 716 0688.

Broken Wings ladies tea – 28 June Broken Wings Association for Adults with Disabilities is having a Ladies Tea in June and Manuel Escorcio will be performing live.

Make sure to wear your prettiest or craziest shoes.

Date: 28 June Time: 10:00 Cost: R100 per person Venue: Alberton Civic Centre, Alwyn Taljaard Avenue, Alberton Contact: Marietjie on 011 869 3415 Notice of a fireworks display The Maronite Catholic Church-Our Lady of Lebanon would like to inform residents of Liefe-en-Vrede, Mulbarton and Aspen Hills and surrounding areas that on Sunday 25 May 2014 between 18:00 and 19:00 they will be holding a ten minute fireworks display at their annual church festival. Please take precaution with regards to noise for your pets. Thanking you.

Internasionale Koorfees – 25 Mei ‘n Internasionale Koorfees word in die Alberton Burgersentrum gehou. Switserse-, Duitse-, Italiaanse- en die Albertonse Mannekoor is van die kore wat gaan deelneem.

Datum: 25 Mei Tyd: 15:00 Kostes: R50.00 per persoon (kaartjies sal by deure ook beskikbaar wees.

Kontak: 083 232 0359 Jeugtalent Optrede – 6 Junie Jeugtalent optrede met Colla Voce Jeugkoor, Inge Kuhn, Willie Naude, Tiaan Strauss, Karolien Lempke, Manus Kleynhans en Dewald Henning – vind plaas by die NG Kerk Alberton Suid. Op die hoek van Phantom en Goldwing straat,.

Kostes: R100.00 per persoon .

Tyd: 18H30 vir 19H00 Kontak: 083 232 0359

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Four vehicle collision On 14 May four vehicles collided on Swartkoppies Road between the R59 and Vermooten Road.

ER24 paramedics arrived on scene to find the multiple vehicle collision. Upon further assessment one of the drivers had sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Union hospital by ER24 paramedics.

EMPD was on scene and will investigate the incident.

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Housebreaking safety tips: The Brackendowns SAPS would like to warn the community that both house robberies and housebreakings are picking up in the Brackendowns Policing precinct.

- Do not leave your windows or doors open.

- Do not leave your keys under the mat, pot plant or in the postbox.

- Do not leave expensive or attractive items lying around the garden, it will tempt thieves.

- Keep safety gates locked at all times.

- Put house lights on when out late, good lighting can deter a thief.

- Install a burglar alarm.

- Curtains that are not properly closed at night can put valuables on display for criminals.

Cellphone leads police to business robber

Children sustain minor injuries On 14 May ER24 paramedics received a call reporting an accident between a car and taxi on the corners of Voortrekker Road & Padstow Street in Alberton. Upon arrival the paramedics found two badly damaged vehicles.

The taxi was transporting children, fortunately all the children sustained minor injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals,

by ER24 paramedics and other services, for further assessment.

EMPD were on the scene and will investigate the inciden

On 14 May, at about 09:00, a business robbery occurred at a construction company in Alberton North. Six suspects entered the premises driving a Ford Bantam.

They approached the owner and pointed a firearm at him. The robbers demanded rings, Rolex watch, laptops and phones. One of the suspects tried to shoot the owner but the firearm jammed. Alberton SAPS Crime Office Detectives traced the phone to Hillbrow, Johannesburg. On arrival the victim identified one suspect and the car on the pavement.

The suspect tried to flee when he noticed the police, but he was arrested and the car was confiscated.

Thank you to the Crime Office Members, Sgt Radebe, Constable Zungu and Constable Ntila, who made the arrest.

ARREST: Sgt M.J. Radebe and Constable B.M. Zwane with the arrested suspect.

Brackendowns SAPS says thank you SAPS arrests Case of intimidation: 1 Assault GBH: 5 Assault common: 3 Possession of suspected property: 3 Theft: 3 Armed robbery: 1 Pointing of firearm: 1

The Station Commander of Alberton SAPS, Colonel Van Vuuren, and Head of Vispol, Lt Colonel Maswanganyi, would like to thank everybody for the good behaviour and dedicated work during the elections. As the management of Alberton SAPS they thank the Community, CPF, Metro Police, other law enforcement agencies, Reservist and the members of the South African Police Service.

It was not easy, us but they managed to be incident free in all areas.

They do appreciate everybody’s effort and commitment.

Keep up the good work and thank you.

Pedestrian knocked over On 15 May a BMW collided with a pedestrian on the corners of Voortrekker Road and Padstow Street.

ER24 paramedics arrived on scene to find a male pedestrian lying in the road, bleeding from a laceration to his head.

Paramedics assessed the gentleman for further injuries before immobilizing him onto a spine board. ER24 paramedics transported the gentleman to Natalspruit Hospital with head and back injuries for further care.

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Kenton welcomes new staff member

Four Marais Viljoen learners represented Gauteng in the first ever National Championships for Archery earlier in April. Gauteng came in second place. Lindie Venter (Grade 11) achieved a third overall place for individual girls.

Agter: Michaela Brown, Ta-mär Diamond, Korlea Nagel, Chanté Rossouw, Sanel Lubbe, Anita Takor, Cindy Basson. Voor: Me. Yolandi Dannhauser (afrigter) en Nasché Blum

ARCHERY: Wian Collins, Zane Swanepoel, Lindie Venter and Debbie de Meyer.

Hoërskool Marais Viljoen se netbal het hierdie jaar besonder goed presteer in die Tuksreeks en daarin geslaag om ‘n algehele derde plek te behaal. Die 0/17- span het goud verower nadat hulle in die semifinaal vir Vereeniging Gimnasium met 17-14 geklop het om deur te dring na die finaal teen Garsfontein wat hulle met 14 – 10 gewen het.

Hulle is voorwaar ‘n span om op trots te wees.

Kenton Primary School welcomes Mr Stephen Els to their staff. Mr Els joins Kenton Primary as the new Head of Department in the Senior Phase. We wish him many happy years at Kenton.

Youth choir auditions Scholars from Grade 7 to Grade 12, who love to sing and has a voice that needs to be heard, are invited to an audition for the Colla Voce Youth Choir. Auditions to be held in Alberton on Saturday 24 May 2014.

To book your audition to become part of this wonderful choir, contact Colette Loots on (016) 423-5866 or 082 322-2701 / 082 305-3569, you can also send an e-mail to colette.loots@mail.org.

Albies presteer

Mbali Piti and Mpho Monkge recently participated in the u/12 Alberton Netball trails and proceeded to the D16 Gauteng trails.

Xina Eksteen is gekies as deel van die 0/13 Oos-Gauteng Hokkie span.

Drie van Generaal Alberts se Graad 7 leerders het onlangs die Goue Leeus junior rugbyspan gehaal.

Byran-Lee Wentink, Jared Erasmus en Dwayne Lubbe het Saterdag hul eerste Goue Leeus wedstryd in Welkom teen die Junior Cheetahs gespeel.

By die onlangse SA Kampioenskappe het Michaela Murat ‘n vierde plek in die 0/12 1200m behaal. Michaela het ook die Oos-Gauteng Hokkie span gehaal.

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Credit amnesty:

consumers must still pay debts The removal of adverse consumer credit information and information relating to paid up judgments, commonly referred to as the “credit amnesty”, came into effect on 1 April 2014.

This meant that from 1 April 2014, all registered credit bureaus (listed below) should remove adverse consumer credit information on their systems for a period of two months until the end of May 2014.

The adverse consumer credit information that credit bureaus needed to remove from 1 April 2014 includes: • Subjective classifications of consumer behaviour such as: delinquent, default, slow paying, absconded or not contactable; • The adverse classification of enforcement action, i.e. those that are related to enforcement action taken by credit providers including classifications such as: handed over for collection or recovery, legal action or write off; • Details and results of disputes lodged by consumers irrespective of the outcome of such disputes; and • Adverse consumer credit information contained in the payment profile represented by means of any mark, symbol, sign or in any manner or form.

“Paid up judgments, which means civil court judgment debts, including default judgments where the consumer has settled the judgment debt, should also be removed from the credit bureau records from 1 April 2014,” Nomsa Motshegare, CEO of the National Credit Regulator (NCR) said.

Where a consumer has paid the judgment debt, the credit provider must notify the credit bureau of this within seven days of receiving the payment. The credit bureau must remove that judgment from the consumer’s credit record within seven days of receiving proof of payment. The consumer no longer has to apply to a court to rescind the judgment so that it can be removed from his/her credit record. “This will save consumers a lot of money that they could have paid to lawyers,” Motshegare added.

From 1 April 2014 until the end of May 2014, credit bureaus must not display this information on consumers’ credit records.

Motshegare stresses that consumers are,

however, still liable to pay their debts.

Motshegare said there has been confusion and misconceptions around the process. “We have also found that some consumers don’t know where and how to get a copy of their credit reports”, she said.

Below, Motshegare shares common misconceptions about removal of adverse consumer credit information and information relating to paid up judgments: • It is a credit amnesty and it will wipe out their debt (they are no longer obligated to pay the debt); NCR response – Consumers must pay their debts.

• The payment profile will be removed and they will start on a clean slate; NCR response – The payment profile will remain on the consumer’s credit bureau records.

• When the credit bureaus have removed the consumer’s adverse or paid up judgment(s), the consumer’s name will no longer appear at the credit bureausNCR response - Consumers must realise that every person who has an account anywhere in South Africa with a credit or service provider, who makes use of credit bureau services, will find the information about the account is recorded with a credit bureau, irrespective of whether the account is paid regularly or not.

• After the information is removed, they will automatically get creditNCR response – That is not so, credit providers are required to conduct an affordability assessment before granting credit.

• You pay an extra fee to get the information removed in terms of this process over and above your debt-NCR response – The removal of adverse consumer credit information and information relating to paid up judgments is automatic and free.

In conclusion, Motshegare advised consumers to contact the National Credit Regulator or the Credit Ombud for any clarity or assistance. She further advised consumers to contact the credit bureaus for a copy of their credit reports.

A consumer that requires information relating to his or her credit record can contact the credit bureaus below: TransUnion - 0861 482 482 Experian S.A – 0861 105 665 Xpert Decisions Systems (XDS) – (011) 645 9100 Compuscan – 0861 514 131 Consumer Profile Bureau – 010 590 9505 CreditWatch (Pty) Ltd - 0861 000 694 Crosscheck Information Bureau (Pty) ltd (previously known as MLCB) 0105 909 505 Inoxico – 010 001 0540 LexisNexis Risk Management – 011 245 6500

Managed Integrity Evaluation (Pty) Ltd 012 644 4000 Robertsons International Reports (Pty) Ltd 011 777 4000 Tenant Profile Network (Pty) Ltd 086 187 6000 Tenant Watch Business Activities (Pty) Ltd 011 394 6828 Escalation of matters Credit Ombud – 0861 662 837 National Credit Regulator – 0860 627 627

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Ready for Cross-Country Genevieve Van Coller (16), the current youth Marathon champion, will be trying her legs in the SA Mountain Bike XCO and Downhill Championships this year for the first time.

The Limpopo rider was spotted at Thaba Trails last week getting some practise in and familiar with the course.

She said Cross-Country is a lot more technical but she is up for the challenge.

Van Coller will still compete in Marathon events.

CHALLENGING HERSELF: Genevieve Van Coller.

Astro turf at Alberton Football Club Die Goue Leeus spelers het wel goeie verdediging uitgevoer. * Foto deur Emile Hendricks – Beeld Die Goue Leeus het Saterdag teen die GWK Griquas op GWK Park in Kimberley te staan gekom in die Vodacom Cup finale. Hoewel die Goue Leeus nie die beker gewen het nie, het hulle na ‘n wipplank jaar steeds die finale gehaal.

Die GWK Griquas het die tuisveld voordeel gehad en het hulle ondersteuners beslis nie teleurgestel nie. Met ‘n telling van 30-6 het hulle as 2014 Vodacom Cup kampioene weggestap.

Die Goue Leeus en die Griquas is nou gelyk, in terme van die Vodacom Cup titel, elk van die spanne het die Vodacom beker al vyf keer verower.

Losskakel, Willie du Plessis het die wedstryd vir die Goue Leeus goed begin deur punte binne die eerste twee minute aan te teken met ‘n strafskop. Die Griquas het wel kort daarna terug geantwoord met ‘n skepskop deur Francois Brummer.

Du Plessis het nog kanse gehad om doelle te skop, maar het twee keer

gemis. Hy was suksesvol met ‘n skepskop en het die Leeus vir ‘n ruk met drie punte laat voorloop.

Teen halftyd het die Griquas 16-6 voorgeloop. Hulle het die tweede helfte begin deur druk op die Leeus te plaas met hul goeie verdediging en slim aanval-tegnieke. Die resultaat hiervan was twee verdoelde drieë.

Die Leeus kon egter nie daarin slaag op enige punte in die tweede helfte aan te teken nie en het die Griquas

Course been designed for XCO

One of the six purpose built rocky challenges to be found on the 4,5 km XCO course at Thaba Trails.

The SA Mountain Bike XCO and Downhill Championships are held annually on a rotation basis throughout South Africa and 2014 is the year for Gauteng to be the host province and Thaba Trails in the South of Johannesburg is the Championship venue.

Thaba Trails situated at 101 Klipriver Drive, Mulbarton on the land privately owned by Thaba Ya Batswana. The XCO distances for

UCI racing can be between 4km and 6km. At Thaba Trails a challenging 4,5km course is being designed to challenge the most skilled riders.

There are six technical drop-offs that give riders an adrenaline rush and are of difficulty levels that will be up to expectations of international riders from all corners of the world.

Entirely single track- the course can really be classed as real Cross-Country. There can be no

comparisons made with any other courses because of the bush veld terrain at Thaba Trails. The course will soon be open to riders to familiarise themselves with the Thaba Challenge.

All CSA licensed riders are eligible to participate with rider categories from Under 14 to 60 plus years old.

Entries will be opened on the Cycling South Africa web page shortly.

Southern Elite Football Astro (SEFA) is proud to announce the opening of their first astro turf at the Alberton Football Club.

They will be hosting a mini World Cup Tournament between 13 and 16 June. 32 countries, 32 teams, 1 winner and great prizes to be won.

This is the only football astro turf in the Johannesburg South area, and they hope to attract a new audience to join them on the astro.

They are also hoping to open a second astro turf by the end of the year.

For more information visit www.sefaarena.leaguerepublic.com or e-mail them sefaarena1@gmail.com The Brazilian Soccer School are also training on the astro turf 5 days a week, contact Brendan on 084 580 6661.