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Residents fury over service delivery
The community of Barcelona informal settlement, Etwatwa took to the street early this morning demanding basic services such as water, electricity and flushing toilets.
Police were out in numbers to calm the situation, including Metro Police. Residents barricaded Kopie Motebang Street, the busiest street used by taxis and buses
with large stones and burning tyres. Although their Protects was unauthorized, Police tried to intervene by informing the residents to follow the right
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procedure of obtaining permission to march. During their demonstration other group of people touched counsellor’s office in Barcelona and several mo-
bile toilets were also burned. Cases of malicious damage to property were registered and no arrests have been made. Police will continue monitor the situation until things are
back to normal.
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62year old woman’s dagga bust EMPD officers from the Social Crime Prevention Unit arrested a granny in Daveyton after acting on a tip off received from members of the daveyton community. In the house pointed out, metro police officers found not less than thirty packets of dagga as well as approximately 1.3kg of dagga stored in buckets estimated to be worth more than R3,000-00 on the streets. The arrest took place on Thursday, 12 September.
The 62 year old suspect was charged with possession and dealing in dagga and was remanded in jail until her court appearance on Friday, 20 September. Bail was denied for the granny as she was out on free bail following her arrest for the same offence on Monday, 09 September. On that day, the woman was arrested together with her two sons who are still languishing in jail.
Robbery suspect arrested A 20 year-old suspect is expected to appear before Benoni Magistrate’s Court facing charges of House robbery and rape soon. Suspect who committed house robbery and rape at Barcelona Section, Etwatwa, On Friday night, 13th of September 2013, and fled the
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scene after the incident. Etwatwa Police had launched manhunt until the suspect got arrested on Saturday midday at his house in Barcelona. It alleged the suspect gain access into the house by breaking the back window. Victim who was alone at the time of incident was over-
powered by the suspect and got rapped. The suspect fled the scene with undisclosed amount of cash and victim’s cellphone. The suspect was arrested after Police had launched a manhunt, victim’s cellphone was found in her possession during the time of arrested.
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A total of 78 police officers in the Benoni Cluster received medals for meritorious and exemplary service, recently. The Officers were recognised for 10 years, 20 years and 30 years of outstanding service and responsible leadership. They received bronze, silver
and gold medals. Benoni Police Cluster commander Brig Vuyokazi Ndebele said the officers worked tirelessly to ensure service delivery and wished them well for the future. She warns criminals and told them there is no space for
them in the Benoni Cluster. Ndebele called upon churches to assist in the fight for crime particularly help fight the spirit of Satanism especially after what has happened in Daveyton and Etwatwa this year. She also acknowledged and
applauded the community for working well with the police and informing them about any crime activities they had knowledge of. Gauteng provincial deputy police commissioner Gen Phumla Gela told medal recipients to be proud of them.
“You did not just add to a number, but you have shown purpose and have been loyal to the service and the government of today,” said Gela. He encouraged them to carry on and be the foundation of wisdom to young officers joining the force.
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Heritage and pride By: Promise Meruping As we wrap up heritage month, the month of September the members of the communities have celebrated in different ways showcasing their various traditional wear and cultural dances and in this particular occasion, youth members from the community of Etwatwa east held a show at the Tshepo Themba community centre to
showcase their talents to the community and their parents taking pride into their tradition and cultural clans. The groups performed displaying different cultures like the swati tribe and the Zulu tribe and they sang tribal songs from many South African tribes and the audience was overwhelmed by the talent that the young stars displayed and the level of commitment that they have
put into their performance. This showed that they were proud to be Africans and they led by example in showing other young people to spend their time practicing cultural dances and the group members said this helps them to have no time for crime and drugs as it keeps them buisy and aids them to make a difference in their communities.
Mother’s work recognised The Johnson’s Baby road show was hosted at Ekurhuleni East on the 12th of September at Mbikwa Cindi Community Centre Daveyton. They had a Healthy Baby initiative that had teams heading out to honour mothers
all over the country for their great work. This was a partnership between private government sector and the community with the aim of empowering the communities with information sharing that will benefit mothers. Nurses shared information
about the breastfeeding and the importance of taking children to clinics. About 31 clinics around Ekurhuleni East participated, between the month of August mother’s had to enter by filling their details with their nearest clinics, then there was a lucky draw winners ap-
proximately 106 mothers were chosen from various clinics were chosen to attend this event. During this event there was a selection process whereby mother’s had to go through the evaluation stage with the nurses. There was a judging stage and lastly a competition giveaway where mothers were asked questions regarding the
A man who had been reported to be defrauding unsuspecting and desperate house and stand seekers in Chris Hani of huge amounts of money was eventually arrested on
Tuesday (03 Sep) afternoon. The man was said to be using Ekurhuleni Municipality Housing department’s letterheads reflecting the director’s signature.
The search for the suspect was prompted by complaints received from the Housing department as well as from people who had been conned. A potential client of this Un-
scrupulous operator was used as bait and an appointment was set for a meeting. EMPD Public Order Policing Unit members pounced and the man was arrested. It is al-
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growth of their children and were rewarded with hampers from Johnson’s baby products. Carene Hanson from Johnson and Johnson’s said that “we have been running this initiative for the past 17 years making sure that mother’s and father’s do their best with their children. Mother’s need to be rewarded for being the best
and doing a great job with their children.”Six winners who won prizes among the six were Dineo Masina from Lucky Mkhwanazi clinic, Mpho Sibiya from Lucky Mkhwanazi clinic and Paseka Mgciwa from Seadi clinic.
leged that the suspect fleeced each “client” of R15, 000 to provide documentation he claimed made them eligible to acquire an RDP house. Fraud charges against the
38yr old suspect were laid at Daveyton police station. He was expected to appear in the Daveyton Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 04 September.
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Job fair The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), MEC, Ms Barbara Creecy, gave a congratulatoy message on the last day of a five day Job Fair aimed at linking young people with prospective work opportunities.The event organised at Wembley Stadium in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, targets those who have been offered tempory employment and training as homework assistants and sports coaches by GDE over the past two years.
Sandile Ndlovu yes we do , this think yokuthi uya eMall lama Avanza ayoqala wherever they want e.g Emaxhoseni n that time iskhathi siyahamba maqede I hve to catch another taxi to East Rand Mall I am late bfore I leave e township.
Mathakgudi Portia totally no, which means our brother they will never work, because people they will use buses, no. come on guys thinking for us
Andile Dlamini Yah especialy Etwatwa iBTA iyasihlukumeza thina we dont have transport @ all
Bongani Mnisi You are aware dat de brt has its own traffic lane ryt? Izohambaphi eeislen. Brt to go where? Eva thought of the unemployment rate dat would increase.
MEC Creecy said: “The department responded to the President’s call to provide opportunities to unemployed youth in collaboration with the Department of Infrastructure through the Extended Public Works Programme. One of the most significant factors in youth unemployment is social marginalization that isolates job seekers from work and training opportunities. This Job Fair aims to assist young people to overcome isolation by linking those who have already had work experience in GDE to prospective employers. As these young people are now reaching the end of their contracts with the Department, we are trying to ensure they have other op-
portunities going forward the MEC explained. Forty different employers and training institutions are exhibiting at the jobs fair. these include state owned enterprises, FET colleges and government departments. Participants are expected to benefit in the following ways: To develop their resume and apply for jobs best suitable for their careers. Qualified workers were expected to use ICTs to seek for jobs, not only in the country but all over the world. Workers were exposed to different careers and therefore matched their talents with what was available in the job market. Career guidance workshops were conducted to assist the workers to make the correct career choices.
Workers will be able to apply for jobs at the exhibiting companies where there were vacancies. To receive professional development opportunities Prior to the Job Fair participants have had two years work experience in the department as well as formal training. To date the Department has provided basic training to 16 000 assistants and more advanced training to 3288 workers who qualified to receive bursaries and attend part time classes at FET colleges and Unisa. The ETDP SETA has been a significant partner in the delivery of this programme.
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commenced in 2009 with the intention of opening up opportunities in industries that these students would typically not be involved in. To participate in the economy, we all need to be skilled. Present at the event where community leaders and other stakeholders. Hygro Training College management was represented by Petronella Maphutha, Nico, Sonja Nel, Jan Nel Snr and Jan Nel Jnr. and Heibre Nel. EnviroServ EXCO made its presence felt, Maxwell Jwili, Esme Gombault, Delia Lavarinhas and Des Gordon attended. Nadia Botha; and Sifiso Mnguni from the company’s Training Department joined in the celebrations. Saras Chinsamy; Anne-Marie du Plessis; Solly Mathebula The speakers were very motivational, urging the graduates to make most of their accredited qualifications and to take risks and be brave in pursuing their dreams. Des Gordon, EnviroServ Chief Executive spoke of En-
viroServ Waste Management as a leader in the waste management industry. He said that “our CSI efforts are geared at creating mutually beneficial relationships between our organisation and local communities around which we operate. This chicken farming project was thus a logical fit into our business. EnviroServ is especially passionate about the following: Community development including job creation and Education, training and skills development” Heibre Nel of Hygro thanked EnviroServ for its financial assistance and the students for displaying absolute enthusiasm. She said that “since 2009, EnviroServ has been funding the Hygro chicken farming project. The project has given people from surrounding communities the skills necessary to establish viable farming businesses. Through effective hands-on training, mentoring and project management, students
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EnviroServ encourages entrepreneurial spirit amongst local communities
As part of its Corporate Social Investment, EnviroServ Waste Management Ltd partnered with Hygro Chicken Farming to offer community members in both Gauteng and Mpumalanga skills in Chicken Farming. Each year a number of community members are identified who go through intense 6 – 7 weeks accredited training . At the end of the training in
marketing, chicken production etc, the learners are invited to an event where they are awarded certificates and medals. 2013 is no different, and this year sees over 67 adults from Etwatwa, Daveyton, Springs, Delmas and other areas in and around Gauteng and Mpumalanga receive their certificates and medals. The graduation ceremony
took place on Wednesday the 25th of September at 08:30 at EnviroServ’s Apex, Benoni offices. A total of 67 students graduated at this year’s annual graduation ceremony. This is the third year that EnviroServ together with Hygro Chicken Farming Project have held this annual event. EnviroServ’s chicken farming project is an initiative that
gain skills in animal production, farm business management, entrepreneurship and marketing. The goal of this project is to provide communities with skills to help them alleviate poverty, and ultimately to promote sustainable economic development in South Africa.” In her speech, one of the top students, Mrs. Basetsana Moloi said that she speaks on behalf of all the graduates when she says that with so many people believing in them and willing to spend money on them to empower them, she and others will not disappoint. She also thanked EnviroServ for paying for all the learners to go through the training as well as for paying transportation for them to come through and attend the graduation ceremony. To date, a total of 183 people have gone through the programme and some have since established their own chicken farming enterprises.
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Best woman I can be seminar
The best woman I can be seminar was held recently at Ntsikana Primary school. The theme was inspired by the slogan of Best Woman I Can Be meaning developing Women of Virtue & Noble Character, Empowering Women to lead and live
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Shining star Originally from Limpopo, Godfrey Manana better known as Docxine left his home town at the early age to stay with his uncle in Daveyton. He grew up with a passion for singing. Meeting up with other passionate artists, they formed Accapella gospel group ‘Voices of Joy’
where they used to perform at church concerts. It was when he moved to Etwatwa to stay with his grandmother and mother when the group members went their separate ways. “We actually realised that we had different callings hence we went our separate ways,” said Docxine.
their lives fearlessly and free from mental, emotional and spiritual bondage. “McKenzie a research company states that there are still not enough women leading in corporate therefore Best Woman I Can Be was motivated to take stand and inspire women to be
leaders and live a legacy that will inspire other women to be women who take the lead in all spheres of their lives: family, career, business, in a community etc,” said the founding Chairperson of Best man and woman I can be foundation. Ms. Nokol-
unga Ntshoko, the first guest Speaker touched on marriage related issues and mentioned that women should not get married to get spiritual and/or emotional fulfilment. She emphasized that this usually increases the already large numbers of divorce.
The second guest speaker Ms. Thandeka Mndebele spoke about the possibilities of working and growing in a male dominated industry. She said that women should not be narrow minded when choosing a career. The last guest speaker Dr
Topical issues such as acid mine drainage, child rape and lineage are the subject of the winning art works at this year’s Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards. The top prize at the national art competition - an initiative by the City of Ekurhuleni - was handed over to University of Pretoria student Loiuse Kritzinger for her sculpture titled “Pyrrhic Victory” . Through the mediums of steel, water, metallic
powder and soap, Kritzinger managed to construct the piece that has won her the R40 000 first prize. “Pyrrhic Victory” is thought-provoking piece which addresses the controversial matter of acid mine drainage. The Ekurhuleni Prize winner, which is awarded to an artist who hails from the City of Ekurhuleni, is crafter Sinalo Ntuli for his beads-on-canvas work titled “The Lead
Singer”. This is his second attempt at the top prize, and he has come close by being awarded R30 000 for the work which took two to three months to complete. First year students at the Artist Proof Studio got a taste of the rewarding side of being an artist when they were presented with the Art on Paper Merit Award for their five-piece entry titled “Icon in my Community”.Tanisha Bhana, who is a lawyer in the daytime, took home the Multi and New Media/Photography Merit Award for “Graceland”, a pigment print on archival paper work. The Painting Merit Award is awarded to another Ekurhuleni resident, Liberty Battson from Rynfield in Benoni, for her painting which calls for South African to be activists on issues regarding child rape. The piece is titled “This is
Sensational”. Danette Janse Van Rensburg took home the Sculpture Merit Award for the poplar and partridge wood and casted bronze work titled “Blood is Thicker than water”. A total of 272 entries were received from all over the country. Out of these, 80 artists were selected to be on the exhibition which opened on Saturady after the prize-giving ceremony, until October 13 at the Coen Scholtz Recreation Centre in Birch Acres, Kempton Park. The adjudication panel consisted of: The adjudicators for the 2013 Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards competition are: Bongi Mautloa Dhlomo, Pieter Swanepoel, Lwandiso Njara,, Reshma Chhiba and Leanne Engelberg. The winners will receive their prizes at the official opening and prize giving ceremony:
Time: 18:00 Venue: Coen Scholtz Recreation Centre, Mooifontein Road, Birchleigh North, Kempton Park Duration: Exhibition to run until 13 October 2013 Members of the public are welcome to come and take advantage of this fantastic opportunity to view a diverse range of contemporary art in one venue. The exhibition will be open free of charge for public viewing from Monday 22 September 2013 until Sunday 13 October 2013. The Coen Scholtz Recreation Centre will be open (free of charge) weekdays 9:00 16:30. Please note that there will be guides at all times to offer tours during the stay of the exhibition. Contact info: Visual Arts Curators Tshidiso Makhetha and Thabo Sekoaila on
The City of Ekurhuleni is preparing a multifaceted celebration of the life and legacy of the liberation stalwart Oliver Reginald Tambo which will, for the first time, feature the Ekurhuleni Melting Pot National Choral Festival to be held at Carnival City on October 19. The choral event will see
South Africa’s top ten choirs battling it out on stage for the R250 000 prize. The Afro Tenors, Cenestra Male Choir, Khathorus Chorale, East Rand Choir, Tembisa High School Choir and Mbizana Village Choir have been invited to entertain will be audiences on the night of the festival.
Their items are sure to be a hit as they are preparing songs that were close to Tambo’s heart. The journey to the Big Top Arena began on August 24 when conductors attended a workshop presented by the University of Cape Town, Tshwane University of Technology and world famous Jul-
liard School of Music. The aim of the workshop was to empower local choirs and develop their skills on how to run their choirs. At the workshop, the top ten SA Choirs were briefed by music experts about the competition songs.
National Festival Participating Choirs are as follows:
The City of Ekurhuleni, in its effort to build a sense of national identity and foster civic responsibility, has launched a programme aimed at promoting community safety and bylaw enforcement using young unemployed residents. The Peace Corps Volunteer programme has already seen the recruitment of 100 participants who have been trained and placed in wards across the municipality. Hosted un-
der the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), the programme will see 1010 volunteers being enlisted as volunteers by the end of 2014. They will be enrolled at the EMPD training academy and receive basic training that will equip them for their duties. Those duties will, at this point, mainly be scholar patrol, by-law enforcement and educational campaigns. The programme equips un-
employed youth with skills and experience in the area of law enforcement with the aim of enhancing their employability and motivating them to extend their knowledge in pursuing careers in the field. According to member of the mayoral committee responsible for community safety, Mthuthuzeli Siboza, the fundamental goal of the project is to make Ekurhuleni a Safer place to stay in by training
Although the music industry has been a tough one he had a prevailing spirit of optimism and worked hard to stay in the game. He has his single out and keeps his head up high to work hard on his album. Mpho Muyanga mentioned that women must know and take their position. “Women must know that it is possible to be free from bondage and dependency,” she said. Any comments...
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The Ekurhuleni Melting Pot
1. Voices of the Nation Gauteng 2. Gauteng Chorister Gauteng 3. Kopano Chorus - Gauteng 4. Thabong Serenade - Free State 5. Belcanto Voices - Free
State 6. Transnet Port Terminal Choir - Eastern Cape 7. Heavenly Voices - Western Cape 8. SA Singers - KwaZuluNatal 9. Clermont Community Choir - KwaZulu-Natal 10. African Chorus - KwaZulu-Natal
young people in the community who will serve as the eyes and ears of law enforcers, thus helping rid the city of various social ills within its communities. “The EMPD Peace Corps programme not only serves as a community defence mechanism but will also aid the city to make a difference in addressing the alarming unemployment rate,” explains Siboza. The recruitment of the 1010 is
ward-based, and 10 youths in each ward will be signed for a period of 24 months. A total of 100 recruits have already been trained and placed in their wards, another 250 will be taken in by the end of September, December and March respectively. The last 150 will join between April and June 2014. Peace Corps volunteer Johannes Matlabe says the programme has brought about positive changes in his
life in a very small space of time. “We are learning how to maintain peace and order in our communities as well as other valuable life skills like how to serve in a respectful manner,” said Matlabe. Executive Mayor Cllr Mondli Gungubele first announced the initiative during his State of the City Address in March, stating that R78 million would go towards the implementation of the programme.
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Headed straight to the top By: Xoli The Daveyton community experienced and witness perfoming arts from young community members at the Victor Ndlazilwane community hall on Saturday the 21st of September 2013 an event took place at Victor Ndlazilwane hall Daveyton the event of September from the early hours of the day till late in the evening, the host of this event
was the Flower of the Nation Drama Group. The group was founded and formed by Manana Motaung and Sibabatho motaung as students and young women who had the common goal the hope to alleviate poverty and get their peers out from the streets, they go by the name of Flowers of the nation drama group, and specialise in theater productions and stage acting.
The group consists of more than 18 members between the ages of 16 to 30 years of age and are based at the Rhoo hlatswayo arts centre and are all from the daveyton community. Daveyton community is really looking forward to the future and helping the future leaders of tomorrow by building them up and making them achieve their dreams. This event was about giving
back to the community by playing different dramas and also to get a support from the parents of the youth that is involve in this play and those who want to be part of the group, because they believe that they can’t do anything without the parent’s support. In this event there were many people but most of them were parents because this was made for them, Actress, Kgaogelo Monama who is their director and also an actress in Scandal who’s acting name is Sarafina was there to
than 7 months now, and this was their first event to be hosted. They use Rhoo Hlatshayo not only to perform but also for their rehearsals and registrations, they take people from the age of 13 to 28 years and to join the group Motion 1520 Youth Club you have to pay a registration fee which is R50. This event aimed for the youth that is trying to make a difference in the community, not only that, but also to bring parents on board and help
them to understand the nature of their children’s, By doing this help them to stay out of trouble. “I’m doing this to the community because I want to see the youth happy and I want them not to end here in Daveyton or South Africa but I want them to spread our culture and pride of talent all over the world. “ Said Godfrey Mosoetsa. There were many different groups and performance from choir to kofifi dance not only the Mo-
tion 1520 Youth Club was performing even The Future Legends and Unity Secondary School children who call themselves Platoon “Soldiers of life they said that’s what the name mean.” Were invited to come and perform with them, the founder of this group is Lerato Cibi. The youth of Daveyton showed their talents in a huge way. “We are doing this with passion and love, and this helps us to stay away from
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see how her work is going, not forgetting that she is still a student at Tshwane university of technology. “Directing these young people is not a challenge in my life since it’s my work and I love doing it. In 3 years to come I would live to see myself and this youth far as we can be.” Said Kgaogelo Monama. They performed plays like Public Toilets and Taxi Rank which was educational and funny in a way that the audience laughed their tongues out. They imitated the likes of
Zahara in the play and gave the audiences refreshments to appreciate their presence. “I would be glad if MSC Business College could sponsor us but never the less I’m over joyed today to see those young generation performing and doing what is good to the community.” Said Stephen Thekiso Ka Nkosi. These young people have become an inspiring story of success and the community has uploaded them for the hard work and using their talent to motivate others.
drugs, stealing, alcohol and all the bad things that many youth are involved in today. “ Said Amukelani Mathonsi and Silindile Sibiya.Parents came out in great numbers to support and watch their kids showcase their talents in front of the crowds, those performance were not all about entertaining but also educational to those who were following. One of the parent stood up and thank the good work of the children “I’m happy to see
what my child is giving to the community what is happening today makes me a proud and happy parent.” Said Ms. S.N.Mosoetsa mother to Godfrey. These youth is making a way forward with their life. Be in a mission and make a difference in your community Godfrey made it and he is still doing it even today, what can stop you. Live a legacy today and be remembered tomorrow.
Motion 1520 youth club in action
By: Xoli The youth of Daveyton is growing big day by day on showing their talents by giving back to the community and performing to them. They performed at Rhoo Hlatshayo art centre Daveyton on the 21st September. Godfrey Mosoetsa who was the host, a choreographer and the founder of the Motion 1520 Youth Club that has been in existence for more
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Dead child found in the streets On Wednesday 03 October 2013, Linda Simela found a dead body of a toddler at around 13H30 by Lesiba grounds next to USizolwethu
Special School. Upon her cleaning routine, she reached to pick up a paper, to her surprise a wrapped baby laid there immediately
she informed her employee, whom upon arrival together they notified the Daveyton SAPS. Upon going to print, the ba-
by’s identification was not yet found as well as the gender. SAPS were also not available for commentary.
GDE making strides in improving the provision of quality education to Deaf leaners
for the Deaf to improve the standards of Deaf Education. Plans are afoot to ensure that the rollout of the South African Sign Language in Gauteng runs smoothly and delivered by adequately trained, competent and accredited teachers. The Gauteng Department of Education today hands over certificates to 115 educators and from schools for the Deaf and Officials who underwent training in South African Sign Language, NQF level 4. The training was meant to ensure that educators at these schools are adequately qualified to provide quality education in the most appropriate language understood by Deaf learners and in environments which maximize academic and social development. The training incorporated disability awareness, understanding the linguistic features of South African Sign Language, Deaf Culture, edu-
cational techniques and materials to support Deaf learners. Previously educators who received training in South African Sign Language had done so by means which were either self- initiated or through funding obtained through sponsorships by the schools. “The training provided by the department is a way of recognising the importance of skilling educators in Schools for the Deaf in a structured manner that enables learners to access curriculum through the best possible means,” said Gauteng Education MEC Ms Barbara Creecy. The focus of the first rollout is targeted at educators in the foundation and intermediate phase. “We recognise that the majority of Deaf learners come from hearing families and for many of them their first point of learning South African Sign Language is at a school for the Deaf. It is for this reason that we
prioritised training for Foundation and Intermediate phase educators,” said Creecy. This initial roll out by Department is the start of improving Deaf Education and the Department will conduct regular audits to determine which educators in schools for the Deaf still require training and the types of improvements that need to be made in future training. “We acknowledge that so much more must be done and that further skills development is a necessity in order for Deaf learners to reveal their full potential” added Creecy. The Department remains committed in ensuring that all learners in Gauteng irrespective of their special educational needs do well at school and leave our institutions with the values, knowledge, skills and qualifications that will give them the best chance of success in adult life.
The newly developed South African Sign Language Curriculum is set to roll out for the first time in all South African schools for the Deaf in 2014. This development reaffirms South African Sign Language as the language of learning and teaching at all schools for the Deaf. The responsibility of provincial departments of education is to provide appropriate and relevant training to educators and class assistants at schools
Sport
Vutha News Monday 30 SEPTEMBER 2013
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(Tsakane ext 8 primary) wins sun bake tournament.
The 2013 Sun Bake tournament took off at a great start. As in any other soccer tournament, teams were divided into groups where in Group A consisted of the following schools Dan Pharasi Ntokozweni, James Nkosi, Phumlani, Group B consisted of Tsakane x 8, Job maseko, W.J Mpengesi, Dan Radebe. The final games took place
on the 21st September 2013, where the Group A winner played against Group B winner. When the whistle blew on the first minutes, determination and hunger for street soccer was shown on the faces of these young soccer players. Some of whom dream to play for big teams as Kaizer chiefs and Orland pirates.
The young kids displayed well disciplined skills. When the referee blow the final whistle, Group B where to be crowned as the champions of the tournament. Tsakane EXT 8 Primary won by 3 goals, while Dan Pharasi Primary lost. The scores in the finals were Jabulani Sibiya x 2, Banele Kwebulane.
While Jabulani Sibiya (Tsakane Ext. 8 Primary) enjoyed being man of the match and again remain as the top goal scorer with him scoring 6 goals. The tournaments fixtures are shown in the following:
GROUP A P W GD PTS 1. DAN PHARASI 3 2 5 7 2. NTOKOZWENI 3 1 5 5 3. JAMES NKOSI 3 1 -5 3 4. PHUMLANI. 3 0 -5 1
GROUP B P W GD PTS 1. TSAKANE X8 3 2 4 6 2. JOB MASEKO 3 2 3 6 3. W.J MPENGESI 3 1 -2 4 4. DAN RADEBE 3 0 5 1
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