News in brief
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Vaal Weekly, 16 - 22 November 2011
To build our own reputation! By Lerato Serero
SEBOKENG.- “ We are here to make sure that community members, particularly contractors are given a fair share of the wealth of this region.” These are the words of the committee members of the newly formed Lesedi Community Forum that aims to unite and help contractors reach their business potential. Speaking to Vaal Weekly, the forum’s chairperson Elias Kheswa says that their aim is to bring workshops and seminars closer to township contractors who have for a long time been declined a chance to raise
their voices on issues that concerns them. Kheswa says that for a long time local contractor have been overlooked and that contractors from outside were the one’s given tenders. “We are inviting everyone who is interested to come join us so that we can better the lives of our people in this region who have, for a long time been neglected. This is an initiative of the community, for the community by the community,” Kheswa says. The members of the newly formed Lesedi Community Forum say that they are here to help the community. Photo: Lerato Serero.
MAKUMANE: News in brief Malema to meet samrem over slur PIETERMARIZBURG. - Beleaguered ANC Youth League leader Julius Malema is to meet with the SA Minority Rights Equality Movement (Samrem) on Tuesday to discuss his recent reference to Indians as “amakula” (coolies). His offensive charm follows his declaration on television on Sunday evening that he “loves whites.” Samrem laid a crimen injuria charge against Malema in Pietermaritzburg after his use of the derogatory term during a speech in Gauteng. Samrem convenor advocate Ashin Singh says Malema phoned him last week to request a meeting to “discuss” the matter. ANC Youth League spokesperson Magdalene Moonsamy confirmed on Monday that Malema will visit Pietermaritzburg on Tuesday to meet Samrem representatives. Courtesy of NEWS24
It’s a beautiful day! By Lazarus Dithagiso BOIPATONG. - The Executive Mayor of Emfuleni Local Municipality, Greta Hlongwane says she feels proud to still rub shoulders with a 107-year-old granny, Lettia Mthimkulu. The mayor recently took time to pay Mthimkulu a special visit after she was invited by the members of the Mensana Corposana Church in Boipatong. She also rolled her sleeves up to join the church members by cleaning and painting the house of granny Mthimkulu in Tshepiso Phase 3 over the weekend, on Sunday. The house was given to the granny by the mayor as part of the Mandela Day activities in Emfuleni. The dream of the granny to live in her own house before she dies became a reality when the mayor handed the key as a commitment in response to
President Jacob Zuma’s call that July 18 should be commemorated by improving the lives of the communities. “Mthikulu is my mother and very glad to be able to spend time with her,” says the mayor before leaving to attend God’s Presence Healing Prophetic International Ministries service in Bophelong Extension 17. The mayor was joined by the MMC for safety, Velly Mcera, and MMC for sports, recreation, arts and culture, Shaka Radebe and ward councilor. The Executive Mayor of Emfuleni, Greta Hlongwane joined by her mayoral committee members on a visit to granny Lettia Mthimkulu (107) after her house was cleaned and painted together with members of Mensana Corposana Church in Phase 3 Tshepiso Boipatong. Photo: Lazarus Dithagiso.
COMMUNITY DIARY SEBOKENG.- The Diocese of Christ The King St Bernard Mizeki Men’s guild invites its members to an Annual General Meeting at the Church of Ascension Zone 6 on Saturday 19 November 2011 at 13:00. Revival starts at 20:00. For more info 082 2926 204. SEDIBENG. - Kaizer Chiefs Supporters Club Sedibeng Branch will hold a meeting at the various venues in Sedibeng on Sunday. Saul Tsotetsi Sports Complex in Zone 14, Sebokeng. Agenda: Annual reports from branches and the region year-end plans. The Sharpeville Branch will hold their meeting at house No 7495.Membership and recruitment of the club, report back from region. The Boipatong branch will hold their meeting at house No 171, Bafokeng Street. SHARPEVILLE.- Crew Entertainment Presents ‘Miss Kammaland 2011’ at Plot 34 Kammaland near Westside Park Sebokeng, Fochville road Golden High way on November 26. Starting from 15:00 till the dropping hours. Among the guest will be DJ Winter (Theta FM), DJ Castro, DJ Lekala, Bernito, Mashesha, Voetpad, DJ Sikiri and F.G. Bring your own camp chairs and ‘braai vleis.’ A sum of the monies will be donated to Vuka’uzenzele Old Age Home in Sharpeville. For more info contact Bobo at 078 040 7672 of Bennito at 078 628 7392. SEBOKENG.- Apollo of Apollo’s Place in Zone 12 invites all to the Battle of the Dj’s at his place on November 19 from 2:00. For more details call 076 044 3334