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SEDIBENG
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22 JULY - 28 JULY 2020 Tel: (016) 950-7000 | Fax: (016) 981-0604
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Child (4)
Rural communities feel dies in fire
left out of food relief P3
Lazarus Dithagiso tributed in the townships only, because of poli- other items from local churches and good
VANDERBIJLPARK.- Local ruralites
have come out with guns blazing as they
feel that they are being overlooked by the
distributors of food parcels in the area,
tics being involved. Elias Motsoeneng of Ros-
ashof said the only time ruralites are visited
by party political officials is when it is time
for them to register to vote. His sentiment was
Samaritans. Nick van Schalkwyk of Mul-
lerstuin Plots, said that they have tried
every channel to access food relief packa-
ges, to no avail.
Looting at
particularly the Department of Social De-
velopment.
They believe that food parcels are be-
ing distributed in townships at the cost of
echoed by Madgeline Mofokeng (76) of Mirrir
Vasl, who alleged that they are also only visi-
ted by Home Affairs when it is time for them
to register for identity documents, during elec-
“We continue to get nothing,” he said.
Upon enquiry about this matter, no cle-
ar information was forthcoming from
Thabiso Hlongwane, who is from the of-
SDM?
other community members. They also
said that they are unsure whether they are
expected to go to food parcel distribution
points or not, but that at the end of it all,
tion time.
On the other hand, white ruralites say they
are especially left out of food parcels because
they don’t participate in politics.
fice of the MEC for Social Development.
Hlongwane said the ruralites who feel
wronged by the state can always approach
their nearest Social Development offices.
P5
the result remains that they get nothing. When asked whether they receive food par- He further said that as far as he knew,
Modise
The community of Nanescol near Van- cels they unanimously said “Fokol”. his department has already approached
derbijlpark said that food parcels are dis- Many of them receive donations of food and offices in most of the rural areas.
grateful
for
support P8
Ronel Dell of Mooiwater, Tsho-
kolo Menyatso of Louisrus and
Jaco Neethling from Mooiwa-
ter are among ruralites who
claim to receive no food par-
cels from the government.
Photo. Lazarus Dithagiso
2 www.sedibengster.com SEDIBENG STER 22 July - 28 July 2020
MANDELA DAY
Masuku celebrates Mandela
Day at Johan Heyns
Community members received goody-bags donated by President
Hyper Vaal. Photos: Lazarus Dithagiso Masuku went ahead to change the colour over the na-
me of the Johan Heyns Community Clinic from the pre-
vious white to blue.
Doing it for Madiba Lazarus Dithagiso
SEDIBENG.- Dr Bandile Masuku, Gauteng MEC for Gauteng MEC of Health, Dr Bandile Masuku.
Health, handed over food parcels to a needy community
members at the Johan Heyns Community Clinic in Van- name of the Johan Heyns Community Clinic from the
derbijlpark as part of the 67 minutes initiative for Nelson previous white to blue. He was joined by the General
Mandela International Day on Saturday, 18 July. Assistant Manager, Petros Makhetha, of the Johan Heyns
Dr Masuku emphasized to the community not to forget Community Clinic and staff. Community members recei-
COVID-19 regulations everywhere they find themselves ved goody-bags Masuku that were donated by President
at. He further went ahead to change the colour over the Hyper Vaal.
Man gives back to vandalised
school in honour of Mandela
Moleboheng Chaha
VANDERBIJLPARK. - The police from The
Barrage Police Station have applauded a com-
munity member for going out of his way to
keep learners safe.
This is after the man took it upon himself
to close a hazardous septic hole at Dinokeng
Primary School. The hole was a result of van-
dalism which had taken place at the school.
Police Spokesperson, Warrant Officer Si-
mon Mofokatsane said, “On Monday, when the
caretaker arrived at the school, he found water
covering the school yard.
“He then proceeded to inspect the premises
to find the cause behind the problem. While
busy checking, he saw that the old toilet of Di-
nokeng Primary School was vandalised.”
The caretaker immediately called the Barra-
ge Social Crime Prevention.
“The officers arrived together with a com-
munity member who saw a need to help the
school. The community member assisted in
closing the septic hole which was hazardous
and a danger to the learners.”
Mofokatsane said that the hole posed a dan-
ger to learners, as one of them could easily fall
inside.
“We applaud Mr Mandla Lebeloane for un-
Commemorating the 67 minutes of the Mandela International Day, conditionally helping the school with the situa-
the Indibano Victim Empowerment Project, managed by Lawren- tion.”
ce Sibanda, distributed clothes to a needy community at the Mari- Mofokatsane said this happed as an initiative
kana informal squattre camp near Bophelong. The recipients were to the community for Mandela Day.
joyful and appreciated the clothes with open arms, distributed “Pertaining to the vandalism, police are in- A community member, Mandla Lebeloane, has given back to
with the help of Nolundi Buwa and Sponkie Radebe Social Auxilia- vestigating a case of malicious damage to pro- Dinokeng Primary School by closing a septic hole after the
ry Workers of the Indibano Project. Photos. Lazarus Dithagiso perty.” school was recently vandalised.
22 July - 28 July 2020 SEDIBENG STER www.sedibengster.com 3
Fire claims life of Peacehaven child (4)
Christiaan Cloete “The electricity was off for about an hour on fire,” explained the
VEREENIGING.- A four-year-old boy tra- or two. When the lights eventually came back distraught mother.
gically burned to death in a house fire at on again it was flickering. Shortly after that Upon arrival the
a commune on Jansen Avenue in Peaceha- we heard the noise of glass breaking, somet- mother could hear
ven, Vereeniging. hing like an explosion,” she recalls. her child inside the
Thami Nzono (4) is said to have been “At first we thought it was kids playing, house screaming
sleeping in the room where he resides with but it turns out they were inside the room for help.
his mother Nomvula Nzono (33) and bro- sleeping when it happened. We heard children Nomvula tried to
ther Gift (8) on Friday 17 July when the screaming. I opened the door but I couldn’t go in the house twice
fire broke out. get inside. There was lots of smoke and it was but was left with no
Gift, who was in the room with Thami, hot. We couldn’t reach the children inside. option but to retreat be-
managed to escape the inferno, but his yo- The big boy managed to escape but the small cause of the intense heat.
unger brother was not so lucky. one was trapped inside,” explains Links. Although much is unclear
The commune resides 11 people, of Their mother Nomvula Nzono (33) ex- about the incident, it is believed that the
which one of the residents said a shattering plains that she was further down Jansen Ave- 4-year-old probably died as a result of in-
of glass was first heard after which they nue when the fire started. halation of hot air/gasses.
discovered smoke billowing out of the “The power went off earlier. An electricity Firefighters later managed to bring the
room. box down the street had caught fire and I went fire under control and retrieved the char-
Rachel Links recalls that the incident out to investigate it. red body from the room. Nomvula Nzono (33) is heartbroken after
happened at around 20:36, after power had “When I was at the box I received an SMS “That boy was so brilliant. He was so cle- her 4-year-old child, Thami, died in a fire
been restored to Peacehaven, following yet from the neighbour notifying me that the hou- ver and obedient. When you gave him an at a commune on Friday night. Insert: Lit-
another power cut in the neighbourhood. se was on fire. I rushed home to find the house instruction he always obeyed,” said a family tle Thami Nzono (4) was unable to escape
member. the inferno when a fire started in the room
“I am feeling so sad. I have lost my child. that he shared with his mother and bro-
Maybe if I was home, I could have done ther. Photos: Christiaan Cloete
something,” said Nomvula.
According to Nomvula, her 8-year-old is home. Several other people inside the hou-
still very traumatised after the incident. se also lost their possessions in the fire and
“He keeps on asking me when we are have been assisted.
going to see his brother again. He saw the The affected persons were provided
ambulance take him to hospital. with groceries and clothing.
“He wants to know when we will see him “While the above brought much needed
again,” said Nomvula. short-term relief, those people will need
According to Tersia Venter, a community a lot more assistance and I ask the commu-
leader, the community as well as organisati- nity to help in this regards. Pots, cooking
ons and businesses such as the Golden Tri- utensils, a two-plate stove, cups, plates,
angle Chamber of Commerce, Showers of paint, ceiling board and anything you can
The
The commune
commune on on Jansen
Jansen Avenue
Avenue inin Peacehaven
Peacehaven where
where Blessings and Riversquare Shopping Centre spare could help these people,” says Ter-
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death. who have now been left without a home and Those able to assist can contact Tersia
are currently residing at a family member’s on 084 050 4826.
Ward 21 Councillor passes away
Zacharia Nale Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, Sebei Motsoe- rest of the people first. He will be sorely mis-
SEBOKENG.- The Sebei Motsoeneng ANC neng ANC Branch Chairperson, Windsor sed for his loyalty to this organization.
Branch, Vereeniging Zone, is mourning the Lesalaisa, said that this is a great loss, not “As the Sebei Motsoeneng ANC branch,
death of its member and Emfuleni Local Mu- only to the organization but to the communi- we wish to send our condolences to the Mot-
nicipality (ELM) Councillor, Ananias Mot- ty of Sedibeng. sei family, relatives, friends and colleagues,”
sei (61). Motsei, who was a Ward 21 Coun- He described Motsei as a selfless indivi- said Lesalaisa.
cillor, passed on at a Medi-Clinic Hospital dual who was committed to serving the orga- At the time of Sedibeng Ster going to
in Vereeniging on Monday. nization, and the community at large. print, Motsei’s funeral arrangements were
This was after he succumbed to Asthma, “We have lost someone who put the inte- not yet made available.
according to the ANC Vereeniging Zonal Of-
fice Secretary, Tlhoriso Mofokeng.
Sedibeng Ster had recently interviewed
Ward 21, Emfuleni Local Municipality (ELM) Motsei in Tshepong, Sebokeng, when the re-
Councillor, Ananias Motsei is no more. sidents experienced sewerage spillages in
Photo: Zacharia Nale the area, a situation he promptly sorted out.
Keep things clean during COVID-19
SEDIBENG.- If a member of your house- sinks that are frequently touched on a daily
hold has COVID-19, you need to know how basis.
to prevent the infection from spreading in Wash your hands before and after prepa-
your home. ring food and before you eat. And clean the
Anyone who has tested COVID-19-posi- inside of your refrigerator weekly.
tive, displays mild or moderate symptoms, If you don’t use a dishwasher, wash your
or has been in contact with someone infec- dishes in hot, soapy water and air-dry them.
ted with the virus, will need to self-isolate Make a point of not sharing dishes or eating
at home for at least two weeks. utensils. Wash fruit and vegetables under
To keep your home as infection-free as running water and use separate cutting bo-
possible, you’ll need the following supplies: ards, plates, and utensils for raw and cooked
*Soap or detergent, for example, dishwas- food.
hing liquid Make sure you use a clean spoon each ti-
*Reusable cleaning cloths, sponges or pa- me you sample food while cooking.
per towels When you arrive home, remove your
*Alcohol-based hand sanitiser mask, touching only the straps. Disinfect any
*Disinfectants, such as bleach objects you’ve touched, such as keys, and
*Disposable or reusable utility gloves. wash your hands well before touching anyt-
As Yolanda Walsh, Nursing Odyssey Pro- hing or anyone in your home.
gramme Manager for Mediclinic Southern Clean the patient’s clothes, bed linen, bath
Africa says, it’s important to clean with soap and hand towels using regular laundry soap
and water first. and water or machine wash at 60–90 °C (if
“Frequently touched surfaces tend to have possible) with common household detergent.
a slightly oily sheen from people’s hands,” Dry thoroughly. Place contaminated linen
she explains. into a laundry bag and avoid contaminated
“Clean with a detergent before wiping the materials coming into contact with skin and
surface with a disinfectant.” clothes.
This is far more effective in breaking If the patient cannot self-isolate safely at
down organisms. home, they should contact the applicable
Always ensure there is proper ventilation provincial health department to secure ac-
in your home and remember to clean sur- cess to a quarantine or isolation facility.
faces such as counters, tables, doorknobs and - Issued by ER24
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Tosunga Baninga feed more than 300 families
Zacharia Nale lies in need. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, Mbele
EVATON.- Tosunga Baninga has distributed said that the organisation assists families in
about 600 food parcels and 300 vegetables to need, in different situations.
local families since lockdown began. Since the lockdown started, the organisation
This was revealed to Sedibeng Ster by the has been busy to help those who can’t afford
founder of the organisation, Noma Mbele. to buy food and their families in the communi-
he team was also hard at work distributing ty. On the weekend, the organisation also do-
vegetables to the needy in Evaton over the wee- nated masks, body creams and sanitizers to the
kend. Tosunga Baninga is a non-profit organi- families.
sation, based in Evaton, that has different em- “We have also had victims of gender-based
powerment programmes to reach out to fami- violence (GBV) during lockdown. It is not only
about distributing food parcels
and vegetables, but helping the
needy. We are not funded, we ha-
ve no funds at all. We have offices
we are renting and for the past 15
months and we have not paid rent
because we honestly don’t have
money. We were surviving by sel-
ling our craft work, but due to
lockdown, we can’t do that,” she
said. For those who wish to assist
Tosunga Baninga Organisation,
Mbele can be contacted at 081
321 8400.
Left: The organisation donated Since the beginning of lockdown, the organisation has been busy helping those who
vegetables to families in and can’t afford to buy food and their beneficiary families in the community. Photos: Zacharia
around Evaton. Nale
Health workers appreciated through a wall of gratitude
Moleboheng Chaha the frontline health workers who have put COVID-19 lockdown. initiative as mentioned was mainly for the
SEDIBENG. - The Vaalpark community, their lives in danger amid the COVID-19 “We did this as an organisation within purpose of encouraging our health profes-
together with Ebenhezer Christian Fellows- pandemic. the community and individuals who are sionals.”
hip home cell based in Vaalpark, Sasol- The first wall was put up at Vaalpark utilising both hospitals.” Both walls were put up during lock-
burg, have launched an initiative dubbed Netcare while the second wall was put up Baisang said that although the walls down Level 4. Members of the community
the “Thank You Wall”. at Fezi Ngubentombi Hospital. were only put up in Sasolburg, they hoped were requested to make card banners from
The initiative has seen walls being put Barbara Baisang said, “The purpose of that this would strengthen the hands of any material they have in their homes
up at most of the local hospitals in the initiative is to encourage our workers health professionals all over South Africa. with messages to represent their family’s
Sasolburg, in order to show gratitude to in the Health Department during this “All private and public hospital’s and gratitude to the hard-working health
clinic’s staff are in our thoughts. The champions.
The bravery of health workers has earned them a ‘Thank You Wall’ which aims to show
how grateful the Sasolburg community is for their hard work.
Fathers must set a good
example for their sons
Moleboheng Chaha dia platforms. Co-founder, Sarro Dhlamini
SEBOKENG. - The Fathers and Son’s Hierar- said, “No matter how bad your past was or how
chy is a movement that aims to bring men and terrible and disgusting your life has been as
young boys together in the same space to ad- a father or a son, you can rewrite all those mis-
dress issues of Gender Based Violence (GBV) takes of the past and create a new you.”
and address how men can change their way of Dhlamini believes that it is up to an indivi-
thinking when coming to gender differences. dual to decide to stop hurting the people around
One of the founders, Lehlohonolo Matela them. “Act now as a father and save your soul
said, “This is an initiative formed by fathers, to gain a new identity around your loved ones.
its objectives and directives are very simple, “Rise for a change as a father in order to
we are rising for a positive change as fathers, give your son a better way of living among
reconstructing our past and rebuilding our fu- women and girls with love and a passion to
ture by helping our sons and teaching them mo- protect them.”
rals.
“We also want to show
them the value of life and
respect for women and
girls.”
The organisation hosts
sessions around the entire
Vaal Tringle and invites
fathers to part take in cre-
ating better images reflec-
ting fatherhood.
Matela said that alt-
hough it is difficult to
hold meetings because of The founders of Fathers and Son’s Hierarchy aim to become
COVID-19 regulations, positive role models for young boys in order to change the
they continue with their way men and boys relate to women and children. Photo: Mole-
work through social me- boheng Chaha
22 July - 28 July 2020 SEDIBENG STER www.sedibengster.com 5
Corruption and looting at SDM?
Lerato Serero “In its meetings of the 27th May 2020 and
SEDIBENG.- After apparently writing nu- 26th June 2020, the Municipal Council con-
merous letters to President Cyril Ramaphosa, sidered the MPAC reports and approved to
the Minister of Cooperative Governance and condone unauthorized, irregular, fruitless
Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Dr Nkosazana and wasteful expenditure as services were
Dlamini-Zuma, Gauteng Premier David rendered and value for money obtained.” The
Makhura and current Public Protector, Busis- SDM’s Saviour Kgaswane who is Acting
iwe Mkhwebane about alleged corruption Head of Communications and Stakeholder
and looting at the Sedibeng District Munici- Relations in the office of Executive Mayor,
pality (SDM), through Sedibeng Ster, coun- Busisiswe Modisakeng said that:
cillors from different political parties have •Council follows a legal procedure and the
said that they have decided to let the Sedi- recommendations of the Municipal Public
beng public know about alleged corruption Accounts Committee (MPAC) on the repor-
at the SDM as nothing is being done. ted unauthorized, irregular, fruitless and
The councillors have said that before it is wasteful expenditure.
known to the public, the SDM will soon be In the two consecutive financial years
under Administration like the Emfuleni Lo- (2018/19) and (2017/18) the expenditure was
cal Municipality (ELM), due to alleged fraud dealt accordingly.
and corruption that is very high in the SDM, In its meetings of the 27th May 2020 and
allegedly championed by the Accounting Of- 26th June 2020, the Municipal Council con-
ficer (Municipal Manager), Stanley Khanyi- sidered the MPAC reports and approved to
le and very senior politicians. condone unauthorized, irregular, fruitless
Amongst the alleged corruption that has and wasteful expenditure as services were
been brought to the attention of Sedibeng rendered and value for money obtained.
Ster in a long statement by the councillors • All employment and training of staff fol-
is that: low(ed) municipal policies that governs re-
•There is irregular, unauthorized and was- SDM Municipal Manager (MM), Stanley SDM Executive Mayor, Busisiwe Modisa- cruitment and staff development approved
teful expenditure to the tune of R9, Khanyile is said to rule by an iron fist at the keng is said to be ‘afraid’ of her MM. Pho- by Council and relevant municipal frame-
040,331.98 (2018/2019) and irregular, SDM. tos: SDM works and regulations.
unauthorized and wasteful expenditure of • The mayoral committee is a robust and
R12, 977,596.51 (2017/2018) financial ye- “suppress employees”. huge amounts of money without the concur- active committee to assist the Executive
ars. •That he recently tried to push a Retrench- rence of the council or minister/s. Mayor, as established in terms of section 60
•That Khanyile is so powerful and a law ment Report to Mayoral Committee. •That just two months after his appoint- of Municipal Structures Act.
unto himself that even the Executive Mayor, The reason for the report being to “purge ment, he appointed the Director in his Office Its proceedings are internal and confiden-
Busi Modisakeng is ‘afraid’ of him. those whom he feels and know are not agree- from Eastern Cape who was fired by Mnqu- tial until such proceedings are tabled to a full
•That he has captured all organized labour ing with him”. ma Local Municipalities in the Eastern Cape Council.
shop-stewards and has them in his payroll to •That he is paying his friends and himself for fraud and corruption. “Sedibeng District Municipality advises
•This Director in his office, (the council- and encourages all councillors, employees
lors said) is a de facto MM. and other stakeholders to fully exercise their
R16 million upgrade •That despite refusing to approve bursaries
for staff because he says the municipality
doesn’t have money, he approved a bursary
to this Director in his office who was just
constitutional right to procedurally and sub-
stantively report allegations corruption or ir-
regularity internally or to any other relevant
law enforcement agencies.
for 11 ELM roads
13 months in the position to go study CPMD “In order to anonymously report fraud or
at Wits University for which the municipality corruption, the following numbers are avai-
had to pay around R86 000. lable: • Fraud and Corruption hotline: 0860
Amongst other things, Khanyile is said to 061 022 or 0800 601 011.
have suspended and dismissed 8 employees “ • National Anti-corruption Forum: 0800
SEDIBENG.- A multi-million rand • Jan Van Riebeeck Street (pothole in one day for protesting against fraud and 701 701”
Roads Rehabilitation Programme is patching). corruption in the municipality, “as a way of On the other hand, the councillors were
underway in parts of Vanderbijlpark and • Eric Louw Street (Milling and silencing those who wanted clean govern- adamant about their claims and said:
Vereeniging. Resealing of 351 meters). ment”. “We as disciplined councillors and some
As part of its Road Maintenance Plan, • DF Malan Street (Milling and In response to these allegations the SDM disciplined opposition parties who do not
Emfuleni Local Municipality is said to Resealing of 150 meters). said councillors, employees and all stakehol- want to see the municipality collapsing in our
be spending over R16 million to upgrade • Attie Fourie Street (Milling and ders of the institution have a legal right to watch are hamstrung by the majority votes
its road networks. Resealing of 202 meters). exercise in the event of any alleged corrupti- in Council, thus allowing wrong things to be
This includes milling, resealing and • Frikkie Meyer Street (Milling and on, bribery or maladministration within the done at the expense of the community who
pothole patching of over 4 kilometres. Resealing of 700 meters). organization. are supposed to enjoy fruits of democracy.
Four contractors: Actophambili Roads, • Livingstone Street (Milling and “Council follows a legal procedure and the “Hence, we as councillors who fear co-
Mobofa Trading, Magic Engineers and Resealing of 650 meters). recommendations of the Municipal Public ming forward with our names because of pur-
Mthembu Mvelase have been appointed VEREENIGING Accounts Committee (MPAC) on the repor- ging, intimidation and possible reshuffling
for the roadworks and have already • Blackhood Road, Three Rivers ted unauthorized, irregular, fruitless and urgently request your intervention in the
commenced on some of the sites. (pothole patching). wasteful expenditure. SDM which has already been dented by Em-
The following roads have been • Houtkop Road, Unitas Park (Milling In the two consecutive financial years fuleni with its dysfunctionality.
earmarked for the rehabilitation program- and Resealing of 1.3 km). (2018/19) and (2017/18) the expenditure was “He has undone all the good things that
me: • Union Street (Milling and Resealing dealt accordingly. were done before he came.”
VANDERBIJLPARK of 512 meters).
• Corner General Hertzog and Klasie • Leslie Street (Milling and Resealing
Havenga Street (pothole patching). of 315 meters).
Emfuleni spends over R4.5
million on grave digging
VANDERBIJLPARK.- “The Democratic Chabalala said that in total, the ELM mu-
Alliance (DA) is shocked to learn that the nicipality has paid R5 440 179.65 for grave
ANC-led Emfuleni Local Municipality digging.
(ELM) has spent over R4.5 million on grave “MEC Maile states that Emfuleni does
digging.” not have the capacity to render the grave dig-
This is according to Kingsol Chabalala, ging service internally.
MPL - DA Constituency Head for Emfuleni It is worrying that this municipality which
North who recently said that this informa- is facing a serious cash flow problem contin-
tion was revealed by the Gauteng MEC for ues to outsource services that can be done
Cooperative Governance and Traditional internally. This money could have been used
Affairs (COGTA), Lebogang Maile in a to buy necessary equipment and tools need-
written reply to the DA’s questions tabled in ed for grave digging as well as creating em-
the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL). ployment opportunities for the local resi-
“According to MEC Maile, Emfuleni has dents.”
awarded the grave digging contract to So- Chabalala said that the DA calls on MEC
bangena Trading JV Spinks Trading and Maile to clamp down on unnecessary out-
Inkokheli Business Enterprise with effect sourcing in Emfuleni as part of his interven-
from 24 May 2018 till 23 April 2021. tions to save this municipality.
“Sobangena Trading JV Spinks Trading “We are also calling on MEC Maile to in-
has been paid R2 266 782.47 and Inkokheli vestigate the reasons why this municipality
Business Enterprise has been paid R3 173 does not have a department which deals with
Upgrades at some of the earmarked roads in the Vaal have already started. 397.18.” grave digging services.”
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Mandela Day brings gifts
for the Radebe family
Zacharia Nale
EVATON.- Sedibeng Ster and Meisie Phakhathi sur-
prised the Radebe family when they delivered a brand
new double bed on Mandela Day, this past Saturday.
Phakathi, who is a teacher at one of the Sharpeville
primary schools, promised to donate a bed after Sedi-
beng Ster ran article under the headline ‘Community
members and EFF help needy family’ last week with
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leaders donating
a Zozo to Thandi Radebe and her four children.
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster, Phakathi said that she
was touched by the article and decided to do somet-
hing about the family situation.
“I was really touched after reading about the fami-
ly’s living conditions, especially seeing those images.
Look, helping people is part of my nature.
“I have been helping the Sharpeville community
where I teach. There is no way I can leave people
to struggle while there is something I can do,” she
said.
Phakathi was not even aware that it was Mandela
Day until Sedibeng Ster told her this was her Mandela
Day present, adding to the generosity of the gesture.
“I didn’t expect this, I was surprised when my boy
said there are people looking for me. When I came,
I saw a bed behind the van and I thought they were
looking for directions but I recognized the journalist
(Zacharia Nale), because he was here last weekend.
I want to thank Mrs Phakhathi. God bless her for her
kindness,” said Radebe. Meisie Phakhathi, middle, donated a double bed that is at the back to the Radebe family in Evaton. Photo. Zacharia Nale.
Local Mapiano Queen
set to rock
Lerato Serero
SEDIBENG. - Nineteen-year-old, Karabo Ma-
jake, socially known as the “Ma’piano Queen”,
is set to take the local music scene by storm.
Majake recently released new single titled #La-
lela. Born and raised in the Vaal, she was known
to be the quite one in the family, never really one
to speak. However, she was always able to put
all emotions on paper and paper through a song
or poems from a young age. Later, after being in-
volved in an accident, the trauma made her more
of an introvert and she relied on her pen and paper.
She then began ghost writing for artists who per-
formed different genres of music and through that
journey she has become an artist herself. Majake
released a Hip Hop album titled ‘Smega’ but later
found herself drawn to the sound of ‘Ama’ piano’.
“We are currently putting together a Vaal radio
tour and would like to let the community know
that we are challenging for the top. The Sky is
the limit.” #Lalela is gaining traction on national “Ma’piano Queen”, Karabo Majake, is set to take the
and regional music scenes. local music scene higher.
Let the COVID-19 games begin!
Lerato Serero tings, pen and ink drawings to view.
VANDERBIJLPARK.- As promised, the “Attendance is per booking due to the Coro-
Chess games for children have begun. navirus regulations and to the limited space ca-
The games are hosted by the ACT Program pacity.”
that presents ‘Art and Chess ‘Check-mate CO- Diniso said that the Saturdays will be for
VID-19’ at Diniso Arts Complex, Hector DinisoArts Market from 10:00 to 17:00 for ar-
Street, Bedworthpark, on Saturday’s from tists exhibiting their artworks, and with Buwa-
14:00. Buka Club having book readings at 12:00
‘CHESS with JAZZ’, the chess games for -13h30. Obert Gaza from Gaza Kidschess
adults, will begin this Sunday. Academy said that the number of kids who ha-
Diniso Kasi Arts’ Director, Iga-Makhulu ve resorted to harmful habits such as substance
Diniso, said that the chess games will be play- abuse, bullying and stealing since this lock-
ed outdoors because of the COVID-19 regula- down begun is just alarming and skyrocketing
tions. All rules of social distancing, wearing day by day. “Due to lack of resources like onli-
masks and surgical gloves and sanitizing regu- ne learning facilities, the children have no opti-
larly will be adhered to. on but to wait until the appropriate level comes
“There will also be drawings on exhibition so they can resume their studies and that is
on the Coronavirus and artworks of oil pain- where we come in.”
Call 062 377 0975, 084 282 9160 or 062
The Chess games have begun for children 454 5135 for further details and bookings on
in and near Bedworthpark, Vereeniging. the programs.
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Modise
greatful for
support from
locals
Zacharia Nale Chiefs owner, Kaizer Motaung. At Vaal
EVATON.- Former soccer great, Johannes Professionals he played alongside Si-
“Satch” Modise recently acknowledged mon “Bull” Lehoko, Petrus “Mzuzu”
the support he receives from the local com- Maleke, Andrew “Malome” Phiri and
munity following his illustrious football Bricks Mbele to mention but a few.
career. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport at
This former Vaal Professionals and Eva- his home, Modise said people still visit
ton Old Boys FC striker still cherishes the him to find out how he has been doing
memories of yesteryear’s, particularly the since the lockdown.
one where he scored three goals against “I must say since the lockdown, I ha-
the Kaizer Chiefs at the old Boipatong Sta- ve really been taken good care of. I ap-
dium in the early 1970’s. Modise was one preciate everyone’s support because as
of the noteworthy athletes who played for soon as we retire from football no one
the South African All Black squad when cares about us. The support I receive is
they drew 1-1 against Argentina. overwhelming from the Vaal people and
Johannes “Satch” Modise is greatful for the support he has received from the local He also played along legends such as I thank them very much,” he said.
community. He is seen here with his wife, Maria Modise. Photo: Zacharia Nale
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