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A FRESH APPROACH TO LOCAL NEWS Volume 02, 15 July 2014, Week 29
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Members of ScoobyNation, Honda NC, Blood in Blood out Bikers Clubs and representatives of the Angels from Above charity. The Nasrec Show Grounds were abuzz with activity on Sunday 6 July as over 3000 classic cars – both modern remakes and sound kitted cars - were exhibited, much to the delight of both young and old. The event drew support from various sectors, including enthusiasts, a number of car societies and clubs, families and even charity groups such as ScoobyNation South Africa. In 2012 Subaru drivers from the East Rand and surrounding areas began work on coming together under the banner of charity,
united by their shared love and appreciation of the Subaru brand and its vehicles. Two years later, ScoobyNation managed to gather over 100 vehicles, including a total of 49 Subarus, for a Blanket Breakfast Run for Angels from Above, an NPO (Non-Profit Organisation) which supports homeless families and children with food, clothing and blankets.Speaking to tame TIMES, Michael Moolman (convener and organiser of the annual Blanket Breakfast Run) said, “Although it is not always easy to get a large number of participants, following the blanket
collection we had in 2012 for another charity (New Beginnings), supporters of the group were really excited to get involved this time around.”The group all met on Sunday morning at the Mc Café in Boksburg and continued to convoy towards Nasrec, where they were joined by representatives of the Angels from Above charity organisation, who received 337 blankets, two boxes of food and 12 boxes of clothing. ScoobyNation was joined by the Honda NC Riders and the Blood in Blood Out Bikers Clubs.
“I would like to thank all the individuals who got involved; everyone who came could have used the morning for any other activity, but they chose to do something good, for a good cause,” said Moolman. As ScoobyNation we also have to acknowledge and thank the Honda NC Riders as well as the Blood in Blood Out Bikers Clubs for joining us and making this breakfast run a massive success,” he added.
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O.R. Tambo hands over 1 000 pairs of school shoes in Ekurhuleni As part of its annual Winter Warmer Campaign, O.R. Tambo International Airport today handed over school shoes to more than 570 deserving learners at Mashemong Primary School in Tembisa. This handover forms part of the airport’s broader Shoe Drive campaign, which will see 1 000 learners at four different schools in the Ekurhuleni area receiving school shoes. Mashemong Primary School was selected through a process in which O.R. Tambo International Airport employees nominated schools in the airport’s vicinity as beneficiaries of this campaign. Most of the learners at Mashemong depend on social grants, as they
come from homes in which both parents are unemployed. On behalf of the learners, Mashemong Primary School’s Principal George Madzhadzhi said, “We are so thankful for this gift. Not only will it help to keep the learners warm, it will surely improve their self-confidence. They can now attend school feeling warm and comfortable. O.R. Tambo International Airport has affirmed the statement that ‘it takes a village to raise a child’.” Unathi Batyashe-Fillis, Manager: Communications and Brand Management at O.R Tambo International said, “The days of going barefoot to school in the cold will
come to an end for the 1 000 primary school learners. This is a continuation of our focus to make schooling viable for every child regardless of their background. Last year we also provided 1000 pairs of school shoes, where 370 of these were given to the neediest learners from Chivirikani Primary School in Katlehong.” “As a business that is committed to making a difference in the lives of those who are vulnerable, support of this nature is one of the ways through which we strive to improve the lives of disadvantaged learners in schools in the vicinity of the airport,” Batyashe-Fillis added.
Germiston Child Welfare needs you
As we enter the month of July, Nelson Mandela’s birth month, the month that brings us Mandela Day, each one of us will begin to reflect on how we are going to do our little bit in service of others. As we prepare for our chance to give back in honour of the decades that former President Nelson Mandela spent in sacrifice so that we could live in a better world, we think of his words that it is in our hands to make a difference. Our hands can change the world for the better. We have the power to make a difference. This is one of the most poignant messages from this great South African who looked not to celebrity and glamour but to ordinary people
and their role in the world. When we plan for Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July this year, let us do him proud by understanding that, to honour his legacy, we should give back to our communities. There are many things Germiston Child Welfare needs help with apart from donations. Some people can afford to give only their time, not their money, but every bit helps. If you cannot spare time, you can still help too. Germiston Child Welfare is providing you with the opportunity of donating R67 towards our charity so that we can pay a local unemployed person from the community to work on your behalf for 67 minutes on Mandela Day. So, not only will you be contributing to a great cause; but someone other than just our charity will benefit as well. With all the planning needed to make this day special, please make your donations as soon as possible to ensure that we can make this day a success. For those who would prefer to volunteer their time, we need help with: • Our roof which desperately needs fixing and painting, • Our garden which needs attention, • Fencing at the back of our offices, • Putting shelves in our storeroom, • Turning our outside sewing room into
an office, which means paint, curtains, a new door and furniture for two For those who would prefer to donate items, we need: • PCs and laptops for staff • Groceries for families (tins, pasta, rice, maze meal) • Air-conditioning in offices • Office chairs on wheels • Small carpets for Katlehong offices, fan and office desk • Toiletry dignity packs for both girls and boys • Help with Project Adopt–a–child • A small bar fridge • General donations to run the charity Please contact Janene De Beer on 071 130 2863 to make the necessary arrangements. Donations can be made into the charity’s bank account, please use your email address as the reference number, or email me to confirm your donation so I know whom to thank. BANKING DETAILS: Greater Germiston Society for Child and Family Welfare NEDBANK—ACCOUNT NO: 1918362467 GERMISTON BRANCH — 191842 To confirm banking details please call Germiston Child Welfare on 011 825 3655/6/7/8.
ADOPT A FURRY FRIEND
Kennel 96: White male kitten, 8 weeks, good condition, calm temperament, surrendered by owner due to financial reasons.
Kennel 96: Tabby kitten, female, 8 weeks, good condition, calm temperament, surrendered by owner due to financial reasons.
Kennel 98: Please contact the SPCA for more info. Germiston Bedfordview SPCA Tel: 011 825 5033
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A note from the editor
By Ndu Ngwenya Young people are often blamed for not being in touch with traditions. My view is that the preferred stance of detachment from the ways of those who came before is not really a reflection of a non-caring generation, but rather an active protest against the inconsistencies which result from living a progressive life void of any of the anchoring characteristics of tradition when things are going well, and the sudden retreating to the “old way” when life’s tides turn. You cannot impose tradition on youth, encourage pioneering and forward thinking and expect anything less than generational friction. With recent experiences I have come to understand where Mark Twain was coming from when he said “The less there is to justify a traditional custom, the harder it is to get rid of it.” Often the things we call tradition just make it all right to avoid the process of thinking. Why, you ask? Well, life in itself is progressive and tradition is nothing else but a way of doing things. So if life and the things of life keep progressing, how do we remain grounded in the old ways and expect perfect synergy between different times? The inability to draw a clear logical line between an idea and the way in which one should execute it can be a source of many frustrations between generations; I think these frustrations are actually the telling signs of a needed paradigm shift. What if “should” were “could?” What if the way things were done yesterday only served as a guide as opposed to a circumstantial prison? Whether in business, relationships or any other aspect of our lives, we need to accept that yesterday’s solutions may not be suitable for solving today’s problems adequately. We need to accept that the search for a state of correspondence between the two (today’s problems and today’s solutions) is not necessarily a malicious rejection of old ways – it is a response in line with the nature of life, which is progressive. Tomorrow cannot be allowed to be like today.
Kennel 96: White and grey kitten, female, 8 weeks, good condition, calm temperament, surrendered by owner due to financial reasons.
Kennel 98: Please contact the SPCA for more info. Germiston Bedfordview SPCA Tel: 011 825 5033
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Learning from Tribute to business leaders Nelson Mandela By Neil Diamond (Ekurhuleni ANC Suburban Task Team Head & ANC Public Rep)
On Monday 7 July the Ekurhuleni Business Initiative members met at the Mannah Lodge in Kempton Park to network and meet other business representatives. The guest speaker for the evening was Paepae Malatji from Sefa, who spoke about Sefa’s services. According to Malatji, the Department of Trade and Industry started Sefa, a financial platform that funds small businesses. The opportunity is open to any entrepreneur with a commercially viable
GUEST SPEAKER: Paepae Malatji
business plan that is registered. Applicants can borrow as much as R5 million and pay it back over a maximum of 5 years. According to Malatji, the Ekurhuleni Metro Municipality wanted to localise the process of applying for a business loan and opening a business. The aim is to have all the services under one roof. Sefa will also be incorporated into this office block in Kempton Park. For more information contact Malatji at paepaem@sefa.org.za.
LEARNING: EBI members listen attentively to Malatji’s speech.
There has been no shortage of remembrances about Nelson Mandela since he passed away on 5 December last year. The world has lost a great man and an incredible human being. The words that come to mind in paying tribute to Nelson Mandela are: visionary, global icon, inspirational leader, radical freedom fighter, luminary and eternal reconciliator. The life of our former leader and first democratic South African president has been memorialised in endless ways. Nelson Mandela’s remarkable influence on both our country and the world feels unparalleled when compared with any other modernday political activist or leader. Paying tribute to the life of a man who has inspired so many through his own life and actions is a humbling privilege. Tata Madiba, as he was fondly known, is renowned as the father of our nation. Madiba had the ultimate vision of a South Africa in which our nation would rise above the rest, a nation united in solidarity in which there is neither white nor black, just
South Africans united in our diversity. South Africa gave birth to her greatest son, a man who defied the odds, who stood for equality, who fathered a nation of diversity living in unity, peace and harmony. The legacy of Nelson Mandela will always remain in the hearts, minds and souls of every South African. The world has lost a great man, but by giving 67 minutes of our time to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela on 18 July, everyone can pay tribute to our beloved Tata Madiba. Please join me and give your time on 18 July to improve the life of our Ekurhuleni community. A great leader is one who takes people to where they have never been before – and that is where Nelson Mandela took us all. Let us never forget the words of Nelson Mandela; “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
Mandela Day Feature
Rest in peace Trevor tame TIMES suffered a great loss last week Monday when Trevor Thompson (63), one of our distribution drivers, passed away from heart failure. Trevor had been distributing tame TIMES newspapers for four and a half years. The areas he covered were Brackendowns, Brackenhurst and Albertsdal. Trevor was known not only for his great efforts to make sure every resident in his areas received their weekly copy of tame TIMES, but he would also contribute articles. He loved colourful and expressive words and would always find the interesting in the mundane. tame TIMES will surely miss Trevor and his jolly personality and sends his wife Elsie and his family their deepest condolences. We also thank Trevor for his dedication to tame TIMES. Trevor leaves behind four children, Gert, Wayne, Quintin and Michelle; grandchild Bianca and great-grandchild Saige.
Bfree Clothing
Bfree Clothing in Brackenhurst, producers and customer designers of clothing, especially dancewear and sportswear, is now also the national distributor of Newlife Sewing Machines. The company also sublimates (prints) designs on clothing.
MISSED: Trevor Thompson.
tame TIMES is doing a Mandela Day Feature on 22 July. Don’t let your company, school or organisation be left out! Book advertising with us and we will also publish free editorial on your Mandela day activities for FREE - basically doubling the
size of your advert @ no extra cost! tame TIMES will assist with artwork free of charge. Deadline for artwork: Thursday, 17 July. For more information on pricing, please call 011 862 8500 and ask for a sales executive.
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Get ready for tax season The 2014 tax season started on 1 July and will end on 21 November. During this time you will need to submit your income tax return to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to avoid any unforeseen penalties and interest. If you earned an income greater than R250 000 for the tax year (i.e. from 1 March 2013 to 28 February 2014) you are required to submit a completed and signed income tax return to SARS. However, this is not applicable if: you earned under R250 000 for the full tax year from one employer (that is your total salary income before tax); you have no other sources of additional income (e.g. interest or rental income); and you have no deductions that you want to claim (e.g. medical expenses, travel or retirement annuities). For some - especially business owners filing a tax return can be a stressful and daunting task which involves a great deal of
paperwork and takes more time and effort than expected. Yet those who are clued-up and tax-savvy are well aware that this is not always the case. According to Johan Swart, Tax Manager at Legal & Tax, “If you do file early, early returns are usually processed fast. That means you’ll get your money quickly if you’re owed a refund from SARS. And, if you have underestimated your tax contribution, you may be able to save substantially on interest payable if you do submit early.” “It’s also important not to miss the 21 November deadline because SARS will charge you non-compliance penalties for each month that your return is outstanding. If you do not submit your income tax return and pay your penalty, SARS may deduct the penalty from your salary/income or bank account,” Swart said.
There are also various ways to submit your income tax return: •Submit your submission online via eFiling or via your mobile device using the SARS app. •Submit your return manually by going into a SARS branch and requesting assistance from a SARS consultant. • Post your submission to SARS. • Place your submission in the drop box at a SARS branch. • However, the easiest and most efficient way is directly via eFiling or the SARS app. Swart’s four tips to make filing season easy: • Collate and prepare all your supporting documents. These include your IRP5 tax certificate from your employer, tax certificates from your medical aid scheme and retirement annuity fund, receipts of medical expenses not covered by your medical aid scheme, and your car travel logbook. • Never lie about your income or inflate your expenses. The penalties for false declarations on tax returns are steep and you could be caught out. • Get help from a professional tax consultant at Legal and Tax to ensure you do your return correctly the first time. Legal and Tax’s consultants may also be able to help you find legal ways to reduce the amount of tax that you pay each year. • When you file, check that the information SARS has already filled in on your return form is correct. You can fix any information that is wrong or out of date, but SARS may ask you to submit supporting documentation to explain your changes.
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C ommunication What is your body saying? By James Hurford: www.passion.za.com
Whether you like it or not, people judge you by the way you look. Your facial expressions, the clothes you wear, how well groomed you are and your body language speak for you, and they are even more important when you are presenting and all the eyes of an audience are on you. More than half of all human communication takes place nonverbally. You are constantly sending out messages; and, if they are not in tune with your words, nobody will take you seriously. To become an effective communicator you must understand how your body speaks. You cannot stop sending out nonverbal messages, but you can learn to manage and control them. 1. The power of facial expression and eye contact Your face communicates your attitudes, feelings and emotions more than any other part of your body. The movement of your eyes, mouth and facial muscles can have a significant impact on your ability to connect with your audience — and they can undermine your every word. After your voice, your eyes are the most powerful tool for communicating. When presenting, establish eye contact and “click” from one person to another in your audience, pausing briefly between each set of eyes in the room. This “click” gives your listeners the feeling you are relating to each one individually. Introduce yourself with a smile. It will make people relax and smile back, which is a sign of approval. 2. Your stance speaks volumes How you stand can tell the audience if you are happy, scared, confident or uncomfortable. A balanced stance with weight evenly balanced but slightly forward says the speaker is engaged with the audience. A slumped stance says the speaker does not care.
If you use gestures, let them flow with your words. Gesturing does not only help you look more natural, but it can actually reinforce your verbal message. Keep in mind that gesturing is different from fidgeting. Avoid holding papers, pens or remote controls when you are speaking. 3. Make a good first impression You cannot change your age, height or facial features, but you can enhance your appearance by dressing well. You can enhance your authority in any presentation situation by dressing up rather than down. Always dress as well as, or slightly better than, your audience and make sure you think about how your clothes make you feel. If you feel confident, that will come across in your presentation. 4. Actions speak louder than words Engaging an audience is about more than just the words you speak. Showing confidence through your body language is an important skill to develop. It is important to come across as naturally as possible, so while these tips will help, you must make sure you use only what makes you feel comfortable. • Be yourself — copying other people’s gestures or body language could look awkward if they are not something you would usually do. To be an effective speaker, you must convey sincerity, warmth and confidence by making your mannerisms and actions affirm what you are saying. • Develop empathy — it is critical for effective communication. Your ability to understand people and share feelings with them will impact significantly on your success in both your business and personal life. Empathy builds trust. Without it you cannot be a leader.
Free screening of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
As South Africa prepares to celebrate the first anniversary of Madiba’s birthday since his passing in December last year, there will be many fitting tributes to honour our country’s greatest statesman and the father of our nation. One such event will be the free screening of the phenomenally successful film, Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, produced by Anant Singh. Ster-Kinekor Theatres, in partnership with the producers of the film, Videovision Entertainment, The Nelson Mandela Foundation and distributor, United International Pictures (UIP), is offering a free public screening across 31 of its cinemas for the first show of the day on 18 July, at 09:45. As seating is limited, members of the public
who would like to see the film are encouraged to collect their free tickets (a maximum of two tickets per person) at the selected cinemas on 18 July, from 09:00. Tickets will be issued on a first-come-first-served basis. The screening of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom at 09:45 on 18 July will take place at the following Ster-Kinekor cinemas: Carlton Centre, Carnival City, Cresta, Eastgate, Festival Mall, Greenstone, Maponya Mall, Northgate, Northmead, Sandton, Southgate, Westgate and The Zone@Rosebank. To find out more about the free screening of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom at the participating Ster-Kinekor cinemas, call Ticketline on 082 16789.
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contact Mrs Calore; call (011) 827 4102 or email marketing@stcatherines.org.za
Student Expo Place: Johannesburg, Edenvale, Greenstone Date: 24-26 July Time: 9:00am – 6:00pm. Entrance: free For more information visit: www. student-expo.com. Email: info@studentexpo.com Germiston Girl Guides Girl Guides Age: 10 to 14 years Time: Tuesday 17h30 to 19h30 Brownies and Teddies Age: Brownies: 7-10 years. Teddies 5 to 7 years Time: Saturday 8h30 to10h00 Rangers Age: 14 to 18 years Time: Bi-weekly Monday 18h00 to 19h30 Place: Lambton Scout Hall Anne Street Lambton Germiston Contact person: Sue 082-759-5031 St Catherine’s Family Fun Day – 12 July Join St Catherine’s for a day filled with fun, and plenty of entertainment for the whole family. DATE: 12 July 2014 TIME: 09:00 – 15:00 VENUE: 31 Piercy Avenue, Parkhill Gardens, Germiston Should you wish to book a stall please
Lusito Comedy Showcase 2014 – 25 July Featuring: Mark Banks, Mel Miller, Dave Levinsohn, Melt Sieberhagen and Griff. Cash bar and food available Regret no children Date: Friday, 25 July Time: 19:30 Venue: BCP/Lusito Hall, 60 South Road, The Hill Tickets: R250 per person Contact: 011 435 8583 (Jose/Suzy), E-mail: lusito@intekom.co.za Epworth food drive From the 18th to 28th of July In honour of the legacy Nelson Mandela left behind let us all work together and help Epworth keep food on its shelves this winter. A Can… Can Feed a Child Epworth has 9 houses to cater for. During the week Epworth provides a daily cooked supper and each house gets a weekly basket to provide them with basics to cover breakfast and lunch. All kinds of groceries are welcome, including dry goods, tinned food, condiments, cleaning materials, toilet paper etc. Items Needed: Tinned Foods: Baked beans, sweetcorn, canned fruit, fish (with tomato sauce but no chilli please), tuna, jam, mixed vegetables tomato & onion mix. Other Items Needed: cereals , coffee, flour, Jungle oats, macaroni, Maltabella, pasta, peanut butter, rice sugar, syrup, tea Contact – Roberta on 011 827 5732/33/5860 Helping hands are also very welcome.
Do your 67 minutes by donating blood
2014 is particularly symbolic as we strive to keep the legacy of this great statesman alive and make every day a Mandela Day. The message is simple for Mandela Month – that each individual has the ability and responsibility to impact positive change every day. In support of this, the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is calling
on all South Africans to make a difference by donating blood. Blood donation is one of the simplest ways to make a difference to the lives of others and it is something you can continue to do every 56 days, a sustainable action to make a difference to the lives of others.
To become a blood donor you must : - Be between the ages of 16 and 65 years - Weigh more than 50kg - Have eaten a good meal before donating
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- Lead a sexually safe lifestyle - Be healthy on the day of donation
This is how cold it is Gauteng experienced icy weather last week due to a cold front that swept through the Western Cape and then came here. Below are some great photographs that residents around Johannesburg took showing just how cold it is; however, the one of the apple on the frozen pool is the coolest.
VERWOEDPARK: These pets were wrapped in blankets and did not move the whole night. *Photo by Thea de Filette.
BASSONIA: An apple lies on a LAMBTON: Frozen grass frozen pool. *Photo by *Photo by Brenna Gartland. Jacques Peacock.
ALBERTON NORTH: Icicle fountain *Photo by Irene Saunders.
BRACKENHURST: Snowflakes on a car windscreen*Photo by Casey-Jade Wolstenholme.
MISSING Have you seen Dominique Cage? Dominique Cage was last seen at 01:00 on 28 June; she was wearing a black jacket and jeans. Age: 13 Gender: Female Eyes: Blue Hair: Blond Height: Average If you have any information please contact Alberton SAPS Sgt Buthelezi on 078 623 2995 or 011 861 6800
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Six arrested in EMPD and SAPS blitz A joint operation conducted from the afternoon of Tuesday 1 July to the morning of Wednesday 2 July by the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) and the South African Police Services (SAPS) resulted in the arrest of six drug-dealers and the confiscation of drugs worth over R20 000. In addition, a suspect wanted by Interpol for murder and robbery in Swaziland was arrested with the friend who was harboring him. Vosloorus SAPS members, EMPD Kathorus Crime Prevention Unit members and EMPD Community Liaison Unit members were all involved. The police commenced their raid at both the Sotho and Zulu hostels in Vosloorus around 15:00 when six suspects were apprehended for possession of 42 cocaine rocks, 110 nyaope packets, 200 mandrax tablets and approximately half a kilogram of dagga. The total estimated street value of the haul is R20 500.
28-year-old Emelda was given R1000 and sent to Diagonal (Mpiliso) Street in Johannesburg to buy blankets on Thursday 26 June around 14:30. She has not been seen since. Age: 28 Gender: Female Race: Black Build: Tall and slim Eyes: Dark Nose: Small Teeth: One upper tooth is chipped Weight: 55kg Height: 1,6m Clothing: Red tracksuit top, red and white long skirt with flowers, black and red Nike takkies and a soft, white cloth hat. If you see her or have any relevant information, please contact Naledi SAPS on 011 934 2222, or 072 633 5014/072 815 6280 or the Pink Ladies on 072 214 7439.
DANGEROUS: Drugs worth R20 000 were confiscated in Vosloorus this month. While the police were busy with the raids, they received information that a wanted murder and robbery suspect was being harbored by a friend in Vosloorus. They reacted swiftly and arrested the 36-year-old Swazi man as well as his friend who seemed fully aware of his
alleged crimes. Arrangements are underway for the transfer of the fugitive to Swaziland. All six suspected drug-dealers, who ranged in age from 19 to 35, were booked at Vosloorus Police Station on charges of possession and suspected dealing in illicit substances.
Phillipus Johannes Pretorius (Flippie)
Fake tyre-burst truck hijacking
17-year-old Flippie went missing from his home in Meyerton (GP) on Tuesday 1 July at 8:00. Age: 17 Gender: Male Race: White Build: Very tall and slim Hair: Blond Eyes: Blue Nose: Long and sharp Ears: Slightly protruding Weight: 80Kg Height: 2,0m Piercings: Both ears Clothing: Black sweater, blue jeans, navy blue takkies. If you have seen him or have any relevant information, please contact SAPS Meyerton W/O Msimanga on 016 362 0903.
Missing
Karabelo Mokoena Karabelo was last seen on Tuesday 24 June in Johannesburg. He was driving a purple Peugoet 206 (Reg: CY 255291). He has not been to work or made contact with anyone since. Please call 079 342 6513 or 084 983 7964 if you seen him or have any information on his whereabouts.
A truck-driver was recently hijacked after the driver of a vehicle next to his told him that one of his tyres had burst. He stopped the truck and went down to check on the tyre. While he was doing so, a Honda Ballade stopped and 4 men climbed out and pointed firearms at him. They put him in the car and drove him to Eldorado Park. When they dropped him there, however, he did not know where he was and had to establish his location by asking passersby. The complainant then went to Eldorado Park Police Station to report the matter and a docket was opened. Later he received information that the car was recovered in Lenasia. Bedfordview SAPS is investigating the case and appeals to anyone with information on the matter to contact them. Police would like to warn motorists not to allow themselves to be interrupted while driving on our freeways. There are criminals who pretend they want to assist, and even show Police badges. The best option for a motorist in such a situation would be to drive to the nearest garage, shops or any other place where there are many people, so as to distract the perpetrators.
Copper theft suspects caught
Bank deposit slip forged On Friday 27 June a prospective customer entered a car dealership, claiming that he wanted to buy a car for cash. After he had chosen a car and completed the relevant paperwork, the customer asked for the dealership’s banking details and left, purportedly to transfer the required funds. He returned an hour later with proof of payment, and was told that he could take the car as soon as his cash deposit reflected in the dealership’s bank account.
Blood shortages this winter “Don’t Let Life Get In The Way Of Life”
Missing EmeldaMathapelo Moatsi
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After becoming suspicious about the transaction, the complainant from the car dealership went to the bank to find out if the deposit slip he had been given was legitimate. The bank confirmed that the document was forged and the police were summoned to the dealership. They arrested a 43-year-old man who appeared in Germiston Court on Wednesday 2 July. The case was remanded to an unknown date.
While patrolling on Wednesday 9 July at about 06:00, police saw a suspiciouslooking Nissan bakkie and followed it. When it stopped, they asked the driver what he was carrying in the car. He claimed there were batteries in the back of the vehicle, but when they searched it, they found copper cables belonging to Eskom (which were later identified as such by an Eskom employee.)Three men aged 37, 40 and 56, were detained at Bedfordview SAPS for further investigation. Bedfodview SAPS is investigating a case of possession of presumably stolen property and the suspects were expected to appear at the Edenvale Court on Thursday 10 July.
The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has been hard at work trying to ensure that a blood shortage is avoided this winter, but the cold weather seems to be keeping donors away. Traditionally, the winter months are a difficult time due to schools and universities being on holiday as well as the increase in illnesses such as the flu virus, which has a great impact on blood collection. This puts SANBS under immense pressure to collect safe and good quality blood products. “SANBS needs to maintain a blood stock level of 5 days at all times by collecting 3000 units of blood per day to meet the demand of the thousands of patients who are reliant on blood transfusions for their survival. However at the moment we have only 1.7 days of blood stock available on a national level,” said Vanessa Raju, Communications Manager of SANBS. SANBS is appealing to everyone, particularly regular donors, not to miss their next donation date and to other members of the public who meet the minimum requirements to become blood donors to help boost supplies by committing to donating blood. Minimum blood donor requirements: • Aged between 16 and 65 years • Weigh 50kg or more • Good health • Lead a sexually safe lifestyle SANBS, a non-profit organisation, urges people who meet the minimum requirements to give the gift of life by becoming regular donors. Don’t Let Life Get In The Way Of Life. Contact 0800 11 90 31 to find the nearest fixed donor site.
Weekly Arrests: Bedfordview arrests The following arrests were made by Bedfordview SAPS during the past week (3 – 10 July) Reckless and negligent driving;... 01 Theft:................................................ 10 Shoplifting:...................................... 14 Possession of dagga:.................... 02 Fraud:.............................................. 02 Extortion:......................................... 01 Drunken driving:............................. 01 Possession of suspected stolen property:.............................. 03 Compiled by Bedfordview SAPS Corporate Communication SGT MP Nhlabathi on behalf of the Station Commander.
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Transport and fun Thank you very much St Catherine’s Pre School Theme for the months of June and July is “Transport”. As part of learning about the different modes of transport, learners at St Catherine’s Pre
School were tasked with building sail boats to sail down a “river” and to see who could build the strongest boat, which could stay afloat the longest.
GRATEFUL: Holy Rosary Primary would like to thank Edenvale Pick ‘n Pay for the loan of their trolleys for Holy Rosary Primary School’s recent concert. Seen here: Holy Rosary Grade 4 pupils Claudia van den Heever, Madison Costigan, Nicola Lydall, Tumisho Semenya and Idanai Zishiri.
Provincial netball representatives
Inter-district netball champions
GOLD: The St Andrew’s School for Girls U13A netball team won a gold medal at the inter-district netball play offs.
Certified international drivers CERTIFIED: Shannon Scully (right) and Alexandra Whitehouse (left) from St Andrew’s School for Girls have completed the seven ICDL (International Computer Driving License) modules and are now fully certified.
Silver for St Andrew’s (U10) junior netball
SILVER: The St Andrew’s School for Girls U10A netball team won a silver medal at the recent inter-district netball play offs.
SELECTED: Two grade 11 pupils from St Andrew’s School for Girls, Anne Oginga and Teri McAlpine, have been selected for the U16 and U17 Gauteng netball teams respectively. Teri has also been chosen for the provisional squad of 36 players for the U17 South African Schools’ Netball team.
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A good restaurant will have a variety of wines available at both ends of the price-scale. There is as much skill involved in having a good selection of cheaper wines as those in the higher ranges. Making wine available by the glass – and not just offering a house red or white – is a bonus.
We all love eating out and being treated to delicious meals that we would never get at home, but what makes a restaurant a good restaurant? Obviously the food has to be good – there is no doubt about that, but what are the other factors that make a restaurant stand out from the competition?
First impressions The moment you step in the door, the restaurant begins to make an impression on you. Can you see the tables or is it dark and gloomy? Food always seems to be more enjoyable if you have natural lighting.
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Fresh ingredients make a huge difference to what finally appears on your table, and what better way is there to ensure this than using local produce? Why bring in frozen salmon from Scotland when there is a good supply locally? Bringing in food from exotic places does not necessarily make it better. Also, there is nothing to beat the quality of some foods prepared in-house. Freshly baked bread, sauces and pasta made from scratch, instead of store-bought stuff, make a world of difference. Remember how good your Mum’s cooking tasted? That is because it was cooked on the spot.
Obviously you do not want to break the bank for a meal, but you should feel you received value for money from your restaurant experience. A good restaurant lives or dies not just on the quality of food, but also on the quality of service and should not impose a service charge. If you feel you have received excellent service, then by all means reward your waiter, but this should be your choice to make.
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What is wrong with the haves?
Vuyiseka Glodine Makapela
By Nieto Hernandez Is it wrong for Parliamentarians to wear red overalls? Is it appropriate and necessary for ministers to drive in massive bluelight convoys? Is it acceptable for leaders of national debates not to know the state of affairs on their farms? Questions, questions and more questions, but no answers – well, none which address the real issues. The current content, relating to politics and the manner in which politicians relate to each other and the parties they represent, which is being fed to the population, is very distracting. If the above- mentioned debates are going to be allowed to occupy the highest conversation platforms in the land then, honestly, the voter is being betrayed – the reality is if politicians were honest about their desire to impact positively on the lives of the voters, who have placed trust in their ability to lead the country, they would realize that in (almost all instances) the battle between bread and the colour of an imported worksuit will result in bread taking priority. A false sense of security, especially prevalent among members of the middle class, plays a major role in the way that these politicians choose to address issues of real substance. I should actually rephrase this thought and state that issues of real substance are not even entertained – but we are all surprised when the pot boils over. The lengthy platinum industry wage strike is not an indication of the strength of local labour unions, but it is a definite indication of leadership’s unwillingness to set in place measures that will protect the citizens who have put their trust in them, and to police them adequately; it was a perfect example of the pot boiling over. I do not write this piece with the intention of causing an uproar; all I’m trying to do is to bring to your attention that when we (especially within the middle class) willingly consume irrelevant issues we are not doing the country (especially the lesser fortunate, and critically exploited) a favour. If anything, this nonchalant attitude lends itself to a condescending attitude towards the often violent eruptions of the ignored. We keep quiet at our own peril; sure, the economy is not at its strongest, but when governments (for whatever reason) sell out their people, the results will not be pretty. Lets chat,share your views on with us via email at voice@tametimes.co.za or tweet @nietovoice.
Ek wonder somtyds of hierdie tegnologie, wat deesdae so om elke hoek en draai opspring, ons lewens regtig vergemaklik? Ek persoonlik dink nie so nie, want sodra ek met een ding begin regkom dan is daar alweer ‘n nuwe weergawe wat meer gevorderd is, dan moet ek weer van voor af leer hoe om daarmee te werk. Ek was maar ‘n jong dame toe daar eerste sprake van ‘n faksmasjien was, wat hulle nog besig was om te maak, en ek was alreeds op ‘n gevorderde ouderdom toe die eerste rekenaarboks gemaak is. So jy kan jou net indink dat ek alreeds op ‘n goeie ouderdom was toe die eerste selfoon ons kant toe gekom het. My kleinkinders het my toe nou maar oorreed om ‘n selfoon aan te skaf, want hoe moeilik kan dit dan nou wees om met die toestel te werk? O my siel, ek kon my nie daarop voorberei nie. Ek kan dan skaars sien wat in koerante aangaan, wat nog te sê van die klein skermpie en klein knoppies wat daarby saamkom? Die ander dag vra my kleinseun ek moet hom sommer net ‘n SMS stuur. “My kind, ouma weet dan skaars hoe om die ding te antwoord wat nog van SMS,” snou ek hom sommer toe. Hy het net gelag en gevra dat ek dit dan maar vir hom neerskryf soos in die ou dae. Tip: Probeer maar by die tye hou, dan sal jy dalk meer gereeld met jou kleinkinders in kontak kan wees.
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Eastern Cape born Vuyiseka Glodine Makapela (VGM) hails originally from Port Elizabeth, but is now based in Gauteng. tame TIMES caught up with this talented musician who was kind enough to let us share her experiences as an up-and-coming solo artist – having spent her earlier industry days working with collectives including the likes of Afrobombs, Umoja, and the Tembisa Gospel Factory, to name a few. Currently Glodine is working on establishing herself as a brand in a musical genre which is known locally to be male dominated. We took some time to chat and these are some of the insights we gleaned from our conversation: tame TIMES (tT): As a female rapper, would you say the local scene is welcoming? Do you feel that as a female you have to be thicker skinned? (VGM): The industry is very welcoming. People appreciate seeing a girl doing her thing on stage. I spent time studying commercial hip-hop and decided the local industry needed a female perspective. I’m my own unique brand so I’m not competing with any male rapper or female rapper out there. tT: When did you realise you had musical talent? VGM: I have been singing and rapping all my life, since Gangster Paradise (Coolio) was a hit. I started performing in bands singing afrosoul, jazz and rap and poetry/ imbongi. When people responded more to the rap style, I decided to brand myself through hip-hop.
My music is inspired by my mother - she taught me so much about life and she’s the reason I am the strong person I am. tT: Give us your top 10 musicians you admire? VGM: Lauren Hill, Lebo Mathosa, Mclyte, Foxy Brown, Busta Rhymez, Magesh, Jay Z, Ringo Madlingosi, Prokid, and Biggie Smalls. tT: What makes a good record according to Glodine? VGM: Quality in the final mix and master, creative song writing and delivery. tT: What does an ordinary “VGM” day look like and how do you balance your music with other obligations? VGM: Every day is scheduled - I have a full-time job doing charity work at the Cino Shearer Foundation, and community projects. It gets very busy so I have to prioritise my music and prioritise children and families who benefit from the Foundation’s work. tT: You currently have two singles out - HUSH and Tonight. How has your audience received you so far? VGM: People love Tonight more. I guess it’s because it’s simple for them to understand, it’s softer – people want a hook in a song. However, to display versatility and to cater for those who appreciate the hard-core style of rap I released Hush.
tT: What are your influences?
tT: Where can we find information about your upcoming performances?
VGM: I’m influenced by everyday experiences as a young woman in a big city like Joburg, I’m influenced by current trends and things young people are going through.
VGM: On social networks twitter @vgm , and facebook: Glodine Makapela. My fans are loyal so I like to interact with them on a daily basis.
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The Venue @ Mikes Kitchen Really good weekends No venue hiring fee If you have either hosted or tried to host an event you will know very well the strain which venue hire can impose on the budget. Having this knowledge and perhaps previous experience, imagine how much more you could do without the burden of having to pay thousands just on venue hire – we know many will not be able to stretch their imaginations that far, so we invite you to experience this freedom. Mikes Kitchen Lambton has been servicing the residents in and around Lambton since 2011 and now offers their 40 – 80 seater venue free of charge, freeing up the often tight budgets associated with hosting events. Whether it is a birthday celebration, a get together with friends or even a corporate conference, Mikes Kitchen offers you the use of
the venue and access to their famous menu which has since establishment in 1972 lived up to the claim of “a Home away from Home”. The Venue offer guests a choice of delectable 3-Course Buffet offerings, starting from as little as R119 pp. A fully stocked cash bar is also available. Along with the bargain of associated with a free venue, the Venue @ Mikes Kitchen also takes care of all the décor, offers the use of their quality sound system and projector for the screening of presentation or even that slideshow of those special moments which define the relationships being celebrated. For more information on this offering contact Hennie, Eddie or Damon on 011 824 4453 or email inquiries to thevenue@ mikeskitchen.co.za
SABC 2’s When Duty Calls presenter Tumi Masondo and her husband Fana were among the many local music fans who enjoyed spending Sunday afternoon, June 29 relaxing in the picturesque gardens of the five-star D’oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace, listening to multi-platinum selling artist Zonke. The Afrosoul singer and talented songwriter was the latest award-winning performer to entertain guests attending the Really Good Weekends gatherings at the Palace of Dreams. (Photo: Yolanda van der Stoep)
Good times: Lerato Makoe, Galina Gama and Ellen Marobane enjoy themselves during artist Zonke’s performance at Emperors Palace on 29 June. (Photo: Yolanda van der Stoep) Next to perform at one of these intimate concerts at the D’oreale Grande will be multi-award winning group Mafikizolo. Mafikizolo’s performance will take place on 27 July and tickets can be booked through Emperors Palace Box Office on 011 928 1297/1213, on www.emperorspalace.com or www.computicket. com. Alternatively tickets can be purchased at the gate on the day.
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Experience five of South Africa’s bestselling artists: Kurt Darren, Ray Dylan, Snotkop, Nicholis Louw and Heinz Winckler in a spectacular sing-along party, Krone. The star-studded show brings to life the top-selling KRONE album at Carnival City for two nights only, 26 and 27 July, at the Big Top Arena. Carnival City is giving away 4 sets of double tickets to lucky tame TIMES readers for the KRONE concert. Other artists who will perform alongside the Krone line-up include Monique, Elizma Theron, Liezel, Silwer en Goud, Manie Jackson, NRG, and Pierre Rossouw. Partygoers can expect an energetic show jampacked with some of the most memorable songs ever released by the big five, including the thumping KRONE medley which combines Darren’s “Kaptein (Span Die Seile)”, “Rock Daai Lyfie”, “Jessica”, “Ek Kan Weer In Liefde Glo”, and “Parapapapa”. There will also be toe-tapping medleys combining awesome renditions of timeless hits by some of the world’s biggest artists such as Bryan Adams, Queen, Belinda Carlisle, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cyndi Lauper, Toto, the Bee Gees and more. To put yourself in line to win tickets, simply SMS: TAME space KRONE (Sunday or Saturday) space NAME + SURNAME space SUBURB to 35075. SMSes charged at R3.
If you are not a winner, do not give up. Tickets for the Krone concert are available through Computicket. Prices vary from R100 to R450. The Saturday show (25 July) starts at 19:00, with doors to the Big Top Arena opening at 18:00. The Sunday show (26 July) starts at 14h00, with doors opening at 13:00. Media and winners can collect tickets from the media desk which will be set up in the foyer of the Big Top Arena next to the Mardi Gras Theatre 2 hours before the show starts. Tickets cannot be collected 30 minutes after the event has started. In this case, they will be given to someone else. If you are running late or cannot make it, call us on the following numbers: Simon (0846576406) or Frieda (076 5394622) to make alternative arrangements to collect your tickets.
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Ekurhuleni boksers by SA Kampioenskappe Tussen 2-6 Julie het boksers van Ekurhuleni, Wes-Gauteng, NoordGauteng en JABO, aan die SA Elite Boks Kampioenskappe in Oos-Londen deelgeneem. Die Gauteng afrigters was Gert de Klerk (Ekurhuleni), Duppie du Plooy, Frikkie Gouws, Willie Consalves, Nicky Ness en
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bestuurder Piet van Vuuren. Die boksers wat presteer het was Bernice van Heerden (brons), Ricky Tshabalala (silwer), Fransisco Rodrigues (goud), Morne Theunissen (silwer), Lucky Sibanda (brons), Mpho Seforo (silwer) en Richard da Silva (brons).
GAUTENG’S BIGGEST TRIATHLON: Last year’s race Ekurhuleni 5150 African Champs 2013. (Photo by Zoon Cronje)
UITKLOP HOU: Afrigters Frikkie Gouws, Duppie du Plooy, Gert de Klerk en Willie Consalves saam met die boksers.
SA fights for top 10 in Japan A stupendous effort from Jovan Rebula and wingmen Kyle McClatchie and Altin van der Merwe gave South Africa a top 10 finish in the final round of the TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup in Japan on Friday 27 June. The South Africans posted a solid opening 208 to tie for fifth position, but subsequent rounds of 215 and 218 saw the junior foursome slip to 12th in the 15-nation field in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan. Deflated, but not defeated, the local heroes rallied with a solid final round five-under-par 208 to seal a top 10 finish at three-under-par 849. Southern Cape’s Rebula scorched the par71 layout at Tokyo’s Chukyo Country Club in 66 strokes to boost the team’s momentum, while McClathie from Ekurhuleni went around in two under 69 and Western Province’s Van der Merwe added a 73. Hennie du Plessis from Limpopo, the team’s top scorer in the first round, carded a noncounting 74. “This was a great final round showing from all the boys and I am really proud of the way they rose to the challenge,” said South AfriFUTURE CHAMPIONS: South Africa made a great final round come-back to finish 10th in the 22nd Toyota World Junior Golf Team Championship in Japan. (From left to right) Hennie du Plessis (Limpopo), Jovan Rebula (Southern Cape), Altin van der Merwe (Western Province) and Kyle McClatchie (Ekurhuleni). (Photo : TJGWC)
can Golf Association vice-president, Gerhard Conradie. “The weather turned nasty after nine holes, but they all dug deep on the back nine to ensure a top 10 finish for South Africa. This week has been a superb learning curve for these future champions and I am sure they will have taken a lot on board in this world class championship.” Final boys team standings (Top 3) 831 (-21) Norway 213 209 203 206 835 (-17) United States 205 210 209 211; Venezuela 205 214 202 214 836 (-16) Australia 210 211 207 208 South African scores Individual: 279 (-5) Jovan Rebula RSA South Africa 72 71 70 66 T33 - 287 (+3) Hennie du Plessis 67 75 71 74 T47 - 293 (+9) Altin van der Merwe 69 74 77 73 51 - 296 (+12) Kyle McClatchie 79 70 78 69 Team: 849 (-3) South Africa 208 215 218 208
The Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship is back, with a new bike route. Entries are now open and Germiston Lake will once again be the setting for Gauteng’s biggest triathlon with the action taking place on Sunday 2 November 2014. The flagship race of the 5150 African Triathlon Series drew a field of 1300 individuals and 25 teams in its inaugural year and looks set to be even better this year with the introduction of the new bike route. The out-and-back route will take the athletes along the N17 as part of the 40km bike leg. The bike course leaves the main entrance out of Germiston Lake Park into Lake Road heading in the direction of the N17 before taking the on-ramp to join the N17. Staying in the inner lane of the N17, athletes will make a U-turn at the Dal Park Toll Plaza and remain on the inner lane up to the Wits Rifles Toll Plaza, where they will make a second U-turn. They will then exit the N17 and back-track
to Germiston Lake Park.The N17 will have restricted road use and only two cross-over points, making it ideal for the cyclists. Being a standard distance triathlon, the race will consist of a 1.5km swim in Germiston Lake,followed by a 40km bike-ride and a 10km run. The Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship is the perfect way to test the waters if you are new to triathlon, but also a good test of your athletic abilities if you already have a few under your belt. Team entries are also welcome. Entries are now open online and are R880 for individuals and R1350 for teams. Each athlete will receive a 5150 branded drawstring swim bag, 5150 moisture management race T-shirt, finisher medal and downloadable certificate. Entries run until 12 October 2014. For more information on the new bike route, and to enter, visit www.5150.co.za and select “Ekurhuleni 5150 African Championship.”
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Germany scores fourth title
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: Members of the German 2014 World Cup winning squad celebrate their trophy at the Estadio do Maracana in Rio de Janeiro. Photo from Getty Images. There was little between the two teams for 113 minutes until German substitute Mario Goetze struck the death blow, stamping Germany's authority on the game by beating yet another South American World Cup favourite. Goetze's goal came from a well-struck volley after receiving a pin- point accurate cross by Andre Schurrle. The match's only goal came late in extra
time after the sides played a goalless, yet exciting 90 minutes. Argentina, which had scored 12 goals in the 2014 Brazil World Cup prior to the final encounter, had their share of opportunities, including a disallowed goal in the first half. Moments before having his goal disallowed for being off-side, Gonzalo Higuain missed a clear-cut chance - this was not to be Argentina’s last missed opportunity, as Rodrego
Palacio shot wide, failing to beat the German goalkeeper. At the end of the game Argentina had a total of 2 shots on target and 8 off target. The loss to Germany in the final also denied Lionel Messi - who also missed on two occasions - an opportunity to win a World Cup. The now four-time world champions, who were fresh off the back of an historic 7 - 1 victory against Brazil, also had a total of 10
shots at goal with only three missing the target. Although the Germans could not repeat their semi-final performance (in terms of goals and total dominance) their ball possession statistic (60%) testifies to the superiority of their “total football” style of play, in which having the best individual player does not matter more than having the best functioning team.
SA trio named for World Amateur Champs in Japan Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Zander Lombard and Gerlou Roux will represent South Africa in the Eisenhower Trophy at the biennial World Amateur Team Championships in Japan in September, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced on Monday 30 June 2014. “We chose the team in accordance with the Open Amateur rankings and Christiaan, Zander and Gerlou are respectively ranked first, second and third,” said SAGA president, Andre Pieterse. “However, they have all underlined their skill victories and impressive performances this season and we definitely consider them capable to challenge at this prestigious international team championship.” “All three have had the experience of competing at home and abroad against strong international players and have proven themselves worthy of representing South Africa.” Bezuidenhout and Roux will make their debut in the world class event, while Lombard returns for duty, having represented South
Africa in the 2012 edition in Turkey. Lombard reached the finals of the Amateur Championship at Royal Portrush in June and rose to a career high of 39th in the Official World Amateur Golf Rankings. “It is an incredible honour to represent South Africa again,” said 19-year-old Lombard of Pretoria. The Woodhill golfer leaves for the United States on Friday, where he will compete in several top amateur events, including the US Amateur Championship. “I want to use the experience to prepare properly for the Eisenhower Trophy and to give our team a real fighting chance this year,” he said. Bezuidenhout has topped the rankings for more than a year and reeled in a slew of top five finishes this season, including victories in the Free State GU Open Amateur Stroke Play, Sanlam Cape Province Open and Western Province Stroke Play Championships. “After I matriculated, I took a decision to remain on the amateur circuit for two more years with the specific goal of qualifying for
the Eisenhower Team,” said the 20-year-old Ekurhuleni golfer. “This is a dream come true for me. This is what I played for.” “I think the team is well balanced and this will serve us well in Japan,” he said. “We have all done well at home this year and Zander and I also gained a lot of experience during our trip to Scotland. We’ve had some success for South Africa in team events this year, and that will also count in our favour.” Roux is delighted to make his debut at the Oshitate Course at the Karuizawa Prince Hotel and Resort. “I think we have a well balanced team, because we all bring different qualities and dimensions to the side,” Roux said. “I never had the opportunity to play for South Africa as an amateur first time around and I have worked very hard and made a lot of sacrifices to reach this milestone in my golfing career. I haven’t had a chance to talk to Zander and Christiaan yet, but my only contribution will be that we are going to Japan to win this for South Africa.”
EKURHULENI’S PRIDE: Christiaan Bezuidenhout (pictured) was named as a member of the South African World Amateur Team Championship team along with Zander Lombard and Gerlou Roux. Photo by Roger Sedres.