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We need to work hand in hand to uplift our communities

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outh Africa’s job creation expert, Party Leader of AL JAMA AH Cllr Ganief Hendricks has interrupted

to help create jobs in South Africa by visiting ward 9 in Winterveldt Tshwane to join veteran activist Veli Luthuli daughter in law of Chief Albert Luthuli to campaign for ThabisoSikhosana. The AL JAMA-AH candidate’s mission is to get jobs for the many unemployed in ward 9.

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the Party hosted a concert entertaining guests with 1000year old Chinese ancient instruments. This is starting to open floodgates for jobs with social responsibility as a foundation which the concert was all about. Hendricks was despatched by the Party to Ward 9 Winterveldt and interrupted his job summits in Malaysia.

Malaysia made a commitment to former President Mandela to help with jobs, but those close to the President, wasted a billion rand and no real jobs were created. AL JAMA AH is set to change this with the help of its job experts. Hendricks received an award for creating next generation jobs as a pioneer of the internet.

Ganief Hendricks, President of AL JAMA - AH and Veli Luthuli, it’s newest member and MPL candidate for AL JAMA-AH Her father in law, Chief Albert Luthuli was a Nobel Peace Prize winner, and he was the President of Africa’s oldest liberation movement for ten years. His great grandfather Hadjie Ozer Ally gave the liberation movement its name (African National Congress) and was honoured with a statuette by the Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation.

Ganief Hendricks, President of AL JAMA - AH and Veli Luthuli, it’s newest member and MPL candidate for AL JAMA-AH in KZN for 2019 elections, each with nearly 40 years of activism join up to get balance of power in Tshwane. It’s first step is to win Ward 9 in the by- election on 31 October 2018. They are set to address the last rally to support local hero of the youth, Thabiso Sikhosana who is the Ganief Hendricks, President of AL AL JAMA-AH candidate for Ward 9.

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AL JAMA-AH, has redeployed its President Ganief Hendricks to be the Premier candidate for Gauteng and to lead the charge to get at least ten (10) MPL seats in the Gauteng Province. This is set to give the Party the balance of power in this closely contested province. The Party has a PR councillor seat in the City of Johannesburg and is contesting a by - election for a ward councillor seat in Ward 9 Winterveldt Tshwane which it plans to win. The Party is ready to contest by - elections in all other municipalities in Gauteng. This will position itself to do well in the 2019 elections.

Running mate for Ganief Hendricks is Imam Abdul

Hamied Mabena from Attridgeville in Tshwane, it’s national election co-ordinator.

Ganief is known as a veteran activist for over 40 years who helped his mom run two safe houses in District 6 Cape Town for families of Treason and Rivoniatrialists in the 1960’s. He was a leading figure at the UWC campus and was the chair of the Free Mandela Campaign, and supported Prof Adam Small with their own “Fees must fall” campaign in 1970’s.

He became one of South Africa’s key job creators, and won an award by the top JSE company for creating next generation jobs making him a pioneer of the internet in 2002 - an award handed to him by KoosBekker, one the

country’s top entrepreneurs.

Working in the corporate world, he did not abandon the activism of his mom, and became a trade union secretary for workers with disabilities, founded a community radio station and helped startups for military veterans all over the country. He also started an African Publishing House to keep alive stories of liberation heroes. Published was a photo book on June 16 by Peter Mgubane and on the radar is a book ready to print on Robert Sobukwe. Books by several African novelists like June 16 are best sellers.

Ganief threw a life line to the NFP to enable voters in Estcourt to vote for candidates of their choice and AL JAMA -AH got the NFP a Depu-

ty Mayor position. It also formed a patriotic front with ANC, a dream of Sobukwe to unite all liberation movements to ensure 100% jobs for the poor, after winning the struggle and bringing down apartheid.

AL JAMA -AH has as its mission to prevent remnants of the former oppressors of the people regaining power and eradicating corruption and state capture.

Which is so prevalent in the ruling party which has abandoned its liberation credentials, but who still has comrades battling to regain its lost glory as champions of the working class.

Infrastructural theft delays WI-FI connectivity

By Letlhogonolo Mosete Theft and vandalism of infrastructure in Soshanguve, has largely contributed to the delay of rolling out of the WI-FI services, but residents of City of Tshwane can now breathe a sigh of relief as the city is working hard to restore Wi-Fi service after months of being disconnected A new service provider has been appointed to manage the

Wi-Fi operations, more than 600 out of a total of 1051 sites are up and running – which translates to more than 58% of the sites where the Wi-Fi service has been restored City of Tshwane Communications Officer Lindela Mashigo said “While we had initially anticipated that high sites and hotspots would be live by now, our progress was hindered by a number of factors that were beyond our control. Some of

the problems we encountered were due to non-connectivity at the Wapadrand substation that burnt down about two months ago. Vandalism of our infrastructure is a recurring nightmare which affects a myriad of services, such as power and water supply, and now the provision of Wi-Fi services.

The City calls on its citizens to cease destroying assets meant to provide much-needed services to them.”

“Significant progress has been made by the City of Tshwane to restore citywide service of its much loved WiFi project, popularly known as “TshWiFi”. When the new service provider took over from the previous one, Project Isizwe, their immediate task was to assess the current network and assets in order to provide an intensive implementation and maintenance plan,” said Mashigo.

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Drug addicts blamed for theft

By Letlhogonolo Mosete

Mayor Solly Msimanga has promised to send delegation of officials to deal with the drug problem in Hammanskraal deter such criminal acts. I hope your presence here is not a once off event but it becomes a normal activity in order to hear our problems from grassroots level,”s aid Buthane.

Meanwhile Ephraim Mogashoa from Stinkwater , who has been hooked on nyaope for the past 7 years rubbished the claims that they are responsible for the increase in crime and driving customers away and said; “We cannot be painted with the same brush, I admit that some addicts do steal in order to support their habits, but most make their money

honestly. We are hardworking, resourceful and we also sell products to make money.”

Msimanga said he will assist those willing to take the first step to quit using drugs.

“We have programmes in place that are tailored to address the challenges our communities are dealing with.

We work hand in hand with the University of Pretoria for a more holistic approach to the problem whereby addicts are treated in the areas they resides in rather than uprooting them from their loved ones support and care.”

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Hammanskraal water safe to drink

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awkers have put the blame on Nyaope addicts for the decline in sales, as they shared their grievances and frustrations with the Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane Solly Msimanga, during his environmental clean-up campaign visit in Hammanskraal recently.

Customer harassment, robbery and theft are said to be main contributors for their dwindling sales, as it drove customers’ away. Police visibility to curb the escalating crime being committed in the area as well as the rehabilitation of drug users were found to be plausible solutions to the problem.

Hawker Gladys Buthane from Portion 9 chatting frankly with the mayor as he listened to their pleas said “We plead with you to please help us as we are making an honest living to support our families, the problem is that our customers are now scared as the place has become a drug haven at every turn. Our merchandise are being stolen; customers are being robbed and harassed by these drug users who happen to be our children.”

“Please make a plan to assist them as they are killing themselves and our businesses, also we ask that the police make their presence felt in order to

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Through its social media platforms the City of Tshwane has informed residents of Hammanskraal and its surrounding areas that test has conclusively found no traces of Cholera in its water.

Water in those areas emitted a foul odour and was brownish in colour fueling speculation of a Cholera contamination area around June this year.

The City then resorted to supplying water through tankers even though the reports were dismissed after tests proved that there was no trace of cholera in the water.

City of Tshwane also urged residents and business community to conserve water to avoid shortages This comes after the City received a formal notification from the water utility, Rand Water, that water consumption in recent days) had increased due to high temperatures, which resulted in reservoir levels dropping. Rand Water has currently restricted all Tshwane meters to 20% in order to manage reservoir levels. Rand Water also requested consumers to use water sparingly.

The restrictions are applicable throughout Tshwane and will ensure the control of water and water supply to all residents.

We urge the City’s consumers to utilise water in a far more

effective and efficient way. If this appeal is heeded, waterrelated interruptions will be minimised. The water conservation measures that were implemented during the initial restrictions should become the norm.

Residents are reminded of the following hints: • Use grey water for watering gardens and flushing toilets • Report water leaks and burst pipes • Install water-saving devices • Where possible, install a low-flow showerhead and tap aerators • Use a dual-flush toilet cistern • Plant indigenous or droughtresistant shrubs in the garden • Water gardens before 06:00 or after 18:00 and only when necessary • Use a broom instead of a hosepipe when cleaning driveways or patios • Collect rainwater for re-use in the garden or for washing the car • Cover the swimming pool to reduce evaporation • Take a shower rather than a bath • Close a running tap while brushing teeth or shaving • Regularly check toilets and taps for leaks Residents should continue conserving this scarce resource and make the abovementioned hints part of a lifestyle.

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MAIN PIC : Senior police officials dressed to the nines during the Tshwane North Cluster Prestige awards . RIGHT : Brigadier Lehabe Metsi giving a speech duting the awards.

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Police awards off to a good start

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shwane North Cluster Commander Major General Hilda Mohajane did not mince her words, as bulletproof vests, guns and dockets were put aside for just one night under the shine of moonlight, as men and women in blue who selflessly protect and serve communities were honoured.

Dressed to the nines, perfumes permeating in the air and dinner by candlelight, police top brass and juniors converged at the Batter Boy’s Hotel in

Montana, to see which police station came tops as the South African Police Services encompassing the Tshwane North Cluster held it maiden Prestige Awards recently.

Major General Hilda Mohajane said; “I am so elated to stand before you on a day earmarked for the awards. This is the day for the crème de la crème of the cluster. Indeed not everyone will walk away with the same token of appreciation but by virtue of being in this room, it means you are a cut out for greater things.

“As a cluster we have been toying with the idea of coming

up with the best mechanisms of honouring our members who always go beyond the call of duty.

We set up committees to deliver that service but when that time came for execution something always happened. So this time around we said to ourselves, for the sake of our members who always leave their families behind to protect the inhabitants of this cluster, come hell or high waters, by hook or crook we are going ahead with the Prestige awards,” said Mohajane.

Mohajane concluded by saying; “Let me emphasise that today we are saluting people who only know time to report

on duty not those who are quick to report off duty. We would be selfish and malevolent as a cluster if we did not acknowledge our departed cadres in the year 2017/2018.”

“I am so elated to stand before you on a day earmarked for the awards.

Major General Hilda Mohajane the men and women in blue. This is the day we have dedicated to our members who are serving the South African Police Service either through SAPS act or the

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MAIN STORY Politics sometimes sowed divisions amongst communities The Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane Solly Msimanga said political intolerance stood in the way of community development, this happened as he got his hands dirty and led by example during the city’s Tswelopele Clean-up campaign held at Hammanskraal Region 2 recently.

Undeterred by the scorching sun and grabbing the bull by the horn, Msimanga unbeknown to some community members at Kopanong and Renbro shopping complexes said politics sometimes sowed divisions amongst community members even on

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issues meant to unite them, as they shied away from projects initiated by those they labeled as the opposition.

“Sometimes we don’t need to politicise such things because they benefit the community as a whole, communities are sometimes led to pick sides based on their political affiliation as they will be seen as sellouts by their so called leaders, even on community matters that are not politically motivated and it is such a pity.

We need to unite and work hand in hand to uplift our communities,” said Msimanga.

As he picked litter during his walkabout, he also encouraged hawkers and passer-by’s about the importance of keeping their environment clean.

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in June this year and dedicates the 1st Saturday of each month to inspire communities and businesses to take care of their natural environment.

Msimanga said; “The City aims to acts as a point of contact with communities who want to drive initiatives aimed at cleaning up their local areas. In doing so, we will strive to support these initiatives with existing resources as far as possible.”

PR Councillor Herminah Monaanyane said; “As a mother first, I am happy that the mayor took it upon himself to educate the community about taking care of their environment.

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Community members do their bit to clean up the environment make their jobs easy and take hope everyone will also partake care of our environment. Also in caring for our environment as you can make money by recy- that is where we live and raise cling waste.” our kids, so we need it to be Community member Rosina clean and safe and thanks to the Sebola from Portion 9 said; “I mayor for his time and effort.”

Captain notches another award

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rmed with vast experience in his professional arsenal as a policeman in the South African Police Service, Captain Matthews Nkoadi stationed at the Ga-Rankuwa Police Station was recently acknowledged for his professionalism and dedication as the Tshwane North Cluster held its Prestige Awards at the Batter Boy’s Hotel in Montana recently.

This comes after the Best Administrator Officer of the year award in the cluster, was presented to him by Major General Hilda Mohajane.

Having joined the police force in 1990, and with over 2 decades bordering on 3 years experience accumulated, under the then Bophuthatswana administration, Nkoadi proved his merit and rose from the ranks from Constable to Captain in the process notched a few accolades.

Evidence to corroborate his pursuit for excellence include

Best Communication Officer of the year, received in the North

West, Marico area before GaRankuwa was to Gauteng, Best Police Officer in Ga-Rankuwa Medals he has received include 10 and 20 years service amalgamation, 2010 world cup centenary medal. He has been appraised by institutions by UNISA and TUT for continuous mentoring of their Public Management and Communication students.

Nkoadi said; “My award goes to all who voted for me, my colleagues, support from my

family and of course the media for their continued support and exposure, let me end by saying hard work pays and hopefully to sustain this accolade , this will motivate others to do their work with pride and dedication as it is expected of us.”

Nkoadi continues to bridge the gap between the community and the police as furnishes them with information be it on radio, or various media outlets. Humble and approachable to everyone in need of his assistance.

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Eat out and help a charity

By Letlhogonolo Mosete The Eats ZA and The Chill Out ZA is a charity fundraising event that is family oriented, held every first Saturday of the month at Baxoxele Park, Block GG, Soshanguve and it keeps growing.

The aim of the event is to bring the community together via food and music and most importantly to make the people aware and connect with charities around them.

Event Organiser Kgomotso Thebe said; “A community that takes care of the less fortunate is a community that’s going places.

We are that change we want to see in our Kasi. Let’s make giving attractive together.

The success and support of the event has made the team honour and appreciate the following community organizations recently: Itumeleng Bagolo a healthy lifestyle group of elderly women around Block GG, Soshanguve, who workout every morning at Baxoxele Park, The team hosted a breakfast for these super women. These women are phenomenal and the world needs to know about them. This is our way of making the community aware of them. Mkateko Old Age Home and

The Eats ZA and The Chill Out ZA organising team

Sosh The Eats ZA and The Chill Out ZA Day Care, take care of seniors around the community (Block JJ, HH, Skirilek, Apla, Chris Hani) for soup and bread charity drive.

“We host our events every first Saturday

of the month, entrance is free and many families are benefitting. This event is run by youths who are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives in the community. This is a very special

initiative where the community can come relax with their families while giving back at the same time. The event starts at 12pm,” said Thebe.

Dj Kanu a legend behind the deck’s

By Letlhogonolo Mosete “If music be the food of love so play on,” is a William Shakespeare quote that best describe DJ Kanu passion for spinning the vinyls.

Born Thabiso Bogoshi in Soshanguve, music played an important role in his life as his uncles used to collect a lot of music. As he grew older he started competing with his friend DJ Sebaco about who has the best tapes. From there it led to us pursuing our dream of becoming DJs. “We bought second

he has established himself and gained valuable experience as a professional DJ both as a mobile and club DJ. “ My skill set provided me the opportunity to secure appearances and residency at some of the most prominent clubs and restaurants in Gauteng, particularly Pretoria: Club Octo Lounge , Short Left, Van Tuka Lounge, Liquid Zone.......I’ve been privileged,by invitation to travel through some of the prominent provinces in the country & to share

“ My skill set provided me the opportunity to secure appearances and residency at some of the most prominent clubs ” Thabiso “DJ Kanu” Bogoshi hand equipment & started collecting vinyls. Also listening to the radio tuning to stations such as YFM, Radio Bop and Metro FM and as the music bug bit as he recorded mixes by different DJ’s the likes of Dj Monde, Vinny Da Vinci, Dikgwele, Bubbles, 2Lani the list is endless,” said Bogoshi.

With over 15 years behind the decks,

the stage /play alongside most of SA’s and international best jocks ,including Vinny Da Vinci, Ralf Gum, Vick Lavender, Black Coffee, Christos, Positive K,Trinidadiandeep,Ganyani,Lulo Café,Thabo Mokwele,Miggs, Glen Lewis e.t.c,” said Bogoshi My passion for music, in all range of sounds allows me to create unpredictable Dj Sets

By Letlhogonolo Mosete With no financial backing but being concerned about the youth loitering around Mathulwe Meselane took upon himself to come up with a solution to solve the problem by starting a traditional group.

His efforts are bearing fruit as

the Hammanskraal based group Bakgatlha Ba Mosetlha, defied the odds when they were crowned the best newcomer at the South African Traditional Music Awards (SATMA) which took place in Mmabatho recently.

The group was nominated twice, for best Setswana album of the year and newcomer of the year for their

debut offering titled Tselane which was released last year.

Bakgatlha Ba Mosetlha, who were the only group representing Tshwane in the awards ceremony were competing against other traditional music hopefuls around the country and they (Bakgatlha) campaigned heavily without a budget. The 15 member group

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which consists of dancers as young as 4-year-old, relied on local media to assist them with spreading the word about their nomination.

“We are very thrilled with the win and this will go a long way in putting our city on the map. We are also disappointed that most local influential people did not give us time of day, but we hope from now on they will go on to support local

talent,” he said.

Campaign manager of the group, Khutsi Malala, says that it was a bitter pill to swallow when they were lobbying for votes for the group and they asked for support from local businesses but doors were closed on them. However Malala says that the award goes to show that under dogs can make irrespective of the lack of support.

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Transnet ladies celebrate their victory after winning the tourney

Transnet win netball tourney

By Letlhogonolo Mosete

After the first tournament was

cancelled due to bad weather, lady luck came through as good weather prevailed and saw teams pitted against each aiming to earn their spot to the final of the Old Mutual Top 8 netball tournament played at the Rantodi sport park at Block CC in Soshanguve recently.

Under the umbrella of the Tshwane Region 1 Ladies Netball League, professional ladies put their jobs and make-up aside to battle it out for the top spot.

Transnet Ladies were pitted against Pretoria North Old Mutual Ladies, while the City of Tshwane Region 1 Ladies locked horns with Metropolitan Police Ladies.

The first one sided game saw metropolitan wipe the floor with their demoralised opposition Region 1, whilst the Transnet ladies despite their rivals being two players

short, showed no mercy and thrashed Pretoria North Old Mutual team.

The final brought transet ladies against the metropolitan police in a fast paced action packed encounter, as the whistle blew the end of the game the scoreboard stood 17-7 in favour of Transnet ladiesExcited Transnet Captain Nhlanhla Selepe said; “I am very happy with my team’s performance, lot of hardwork and preparation was put by the players. We train from Monday to Thursday and plying our trade in the league also

helped us lot. I would like to thank everyone who participated in bringing the tournament into reality.”

Organising Committee and Chairman of the league Maishe Maponya said; “Our first final was stopped by bad weather, but that didnt deter us from our goal. I would like to congragulate the Transnet ladies for their victory as many of the teams who are participating have never partook in a cup game before and lastly our sponsors for their contribution.”

It would be a great feeling again to qualify for the WC – Rachel Sebati Head coach of the Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana has trimmed her squad of 31 down to 26, but she needs only 21 to represent South Africa at the 2018 Africa Women Cup of Nations tournament scheduled for Ghana next month (17 November to 1 December).

The squad has been in camp since Sunday, 21 October to kickstart preparations for the competition.

Among them is midfielder Rachel Sebati, who hails from Mankweng in the province of Limpopo.

She was part of the group that won the back to back 2017 and 2018 COSAFA Women’s Championship titles in Zimbabwe and South Africa respectively.

“Training has been hard, everyone has been trying to give their best because it is the selection camp, so no one is comfortable, but we are working hard. Preparations are

going very well, more so because we came in much much earlier before the start of the tournament, even the new players are able to gel in well with the players that have been long been here, so it is actually good for us,” said Sebati after the squad’s training session.

While she has been an intergral of the squad for over a year, Sebati is not resting on her laurels as Ellis is yet to announce the final squad that will travel to Ghana.

“It’s actually excting, even though we all don’t know who will be in the final team and I hope and pray to be selected, but it’s an honour to be here at the moment,” added Sebati.

Banyana Banyana has been drawn in Group B – where they join defending champions Nigeria, as well as Zambia and Kenya.