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Friday 22 January, 2021 Page 8
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Ann Adams with Cheslin Renecke at the flats in Goud Street.
Service delivery issues
for Eldos flats continue
Janice Beckett-Msiza the sewage pipe issue to Joburg Water
and they came to help. “I was here with
Burst pipes, blocked drains, sewage spills them but they cannot open up here be-
and damp walls. These are just some of cause these flats belong to the provincial
the issues residents at the flats in Eldorado government. Provincial needs to come out
Park are dealing with. On a tour around to the community and not just to the flats
the flats in Goud Street and around Hill- in Goud Street but to the Hillbrow flats
brow Flats, it is evident that residents are as well. They need to come to all their
living in conditions that are unhygienic properties and ensure that service delivery
and not safe. issues have been dealt with. Most of the
Ann Adams, the chairperson of the Dem- residents at the flats have reported issues
ocratic Alliance (DA) Women’s Network of geyser problems, we have pipes that
and DA youth leader for Ward 17, and burst in the walls and sewage problems,”
deputy chairperson of the Hlanganani shared Renecke.
Constituency, Cheslin Renecke met at the The youth leader for Ward 17 mentioned
flats in Goud Street to see some of the that he has been in contact with one of
issues residents are facing. the provincial housing inspectors, Ashwin
At one block of flats in particular, there Bisetty and most of the time his response
was sewage running into the yard. Pads is that there are no contactors.
and nappies seem to be coming up too in When contacted for comment, Biset-
the sewage pipes, causing the area to look ty said: “we don’t have contractors at
like a dumpsite. present, we have logged the fault and as
“This issue has been here for months, soon as we appoint new contractors, we
there’s also water leaking from the top will attend to these complaints. I don’t
flat so the walls are wet going all the have a time frame as to when we will get
way down because the leak is coming new contractors, but processes are already
from somewhere on the top. It’s such an underway.”
unhealthy environment not just for the Adams and Renecke would like res-
children but for the community at large. idents to contact them if there are any
The people want to report but they don’t service delivery issues in Ward 17 so that
know who the correct entities to report to they can try and assist where possible. You
are,” said Adams. can contact Ann Adams on 060 7490 414 Raw sewage pouring out into the yard.
Renecke added that they have reported and Cheslin Renecke on 065 950 8374
2 News Soweto Urban News | Friday, 22 January, 2021
SAPS
Constable Roxanne Gibb Hotline 08600 10111
Victory for Eldorado Park SAPS for a fifty-year
conviction as they bid farewell to two legends
Just before the festive season began, the without the expertise and leadership skills
Detective Branch commander Colonel Jo- of Colonel Jojisa and Luitenant Colonel
jisa and Luitenant Colonel Mashaba bided Mashaba, and they therefore dedicate the
farewell to Eldorado Park SAPS. fifty year conviction to both commanders,”
Not only did the station lose two legends said Constable Roxanne Gibb.
but Investigating Officer Sergeant Ma- Eldorado Park SAPS wishes both Colo-
luleke managed to give everyone a gift to nel Jojisa and Luitenant Colonel Mashaba
remember. all the best for their future endeavours. The
Sergeant Maluleke secured a hefty Detective branch bid their farewell wishes
fifty year direct imprisonment sentence by assuring both commanders that they
for charges of robbery with aggravating will continue lifting the flag against crime,
circumstances, carjacking and armed up high, and will serve the community of
robbery for a 32-yearold male Emmanuel the Greater Eldorado Park with pride, thus
Mpolokeng. hoping to following in their footsteps.
“The Serious and Violent Crimes unit, the “It is a bittersweet occasion for Eldorado Fraudulent card used.
Police bust Four
entire detective branch, management and Park SAPS, as the members will dearly
all the members of Eldorado Park SAPS miss the expertise and guidance of Colonel
all thanked and praised Colonel Jojisa Jojisa and Luitenant Colonel Mashaba.
and Luitenant Colonel Mashaba for their Eldorado Park SAPS wishes them all the
guidance and assistance which led to the best as they are deserving of nothing less
men for fraud
successful conviction. for all their dedication and contributions
“The members also indicated that all the towards the fight against crime,” conclud-
success would never have been possible ed Constable Gibb.
Eldorado Park SAPS asks parents to exercise Nhlanhla Khomola from his boss. He was told to only buy
stricter parental control over their children Four men were arrested last week for
diesel from Total or Caltex garages in
Gauteng and that the card had a daily limit
using fraudulent cards at Caltex Garage in of R19 000-00. The suspects further men-
Since schools are still closed, there has gathering which is currently prohibited. Dube. tioned that they used the same fleet card
been a big presence of teenagers sitting or “The emphasis on the seriousness and The Orlando SAPS received the infor- at Total Garage Dube and the diesel they
playing in parks and socialising on street implications, including the consequences mation from their registered informant bought was dropped at the diesel depot in
corners. of failing to adhere has previously been while the suspects were busy filling up Tembisa.
Despite the lockdown level 3 regula- communicated to the community at large diesel with the fraudulent card. “A member of Orlando SAPS went to
tions, many children seem to ignore the Regardless, parents are failing to confine On arrival SAPS members found the two Total Garage Dube and the information
call for all to stay at home during these their minor children to their places of men still being interviewed by the garage was confirmed to be true. With the sup-
times. residence. employees. The suspects were found to plied information, we proceeded to Temb-
In the Eldorado Park community group This therefore serves as a warning to be driving a white Toyota Hilux bakkie isa together with the suspects to check the
chats, there have been concerned residents parents to start knowing the whereabouts together with a diesel tank trailer. They depot”, said Captain Nomvula Mbense,
posting about the recklessness of parents of their children, because if they are found were using a BP fleet card which the petrol Orlando SAPS Spokesperson.
who leave their children to go socialise in gathering in a park thus endangering the attendant noticed was fraudulent after the “On arrival two African men were
public spaces. lives of others, the parents of the said suspects had filled their tank with a diesel found and interviewed on the presence of
The regulations of social distancing and children will face the repercussions of not worth R19 000,00. the suspects.
wearing of masks are not adhered to and exercising parental control,” explained Both suspects were arrested on the spot The suspect pointed out the guys as the
teens are also sharing hookah pipes during Constable Gibb. and taken to Orlando SAPA for detention ones who received the diesel when deliv-
their socials. Eldorado Park SAPS members have and further investigation. ered, both men were arrested and brought
Eldorado Park SAPS communications been dispatched to conduct regular sur- During the interview, the first suspect back to Orlando SAPS where cases were
officer, Constable Roxanne Gibb released veillance on all parks within the Greater who was the driver of the bakkie men- opened against them and were detained”.
a statement last week, calling on all Eldorado Park area and anyone found to tioned that he had only been working for She added. All four suspects are due to
parents within the greater Eldorado Park neglect their duties of parenting will be in three days and was only taking orders appear in court next week.
to exercise stricter parental control over contravention of the law.
their children, especially during alert level “All parents need to take heed, and
three. assist in creating a safer and crime free
“It was announced that all parks are community for all. Your co-operation in
closed during this period, however, the this regard is highly appreciated,” con-
Eldorado Park SAPS has been receiving cluded Gibb.
numerous complaints about children play- Eldorado Park SAPS can be contacted
ing soccer in the parks. on 011 946 0300 or alternatively the SAPS
Thus, allowing it to be considered as a Crime Stop Hotline on 08600 10111.
News in brief
Updated sector Sector Three:
managers and sector (Joe Slovo Park, Nancefield Industria,
Bushkoppies, Fun Valley and Eikenhoff)-
vans contact details van contact number: 071 675 6529. Sector
Manager: Constable Z Mbele. contact
The community is advised to contact the
number: 071 675 6538
sector manager and sector vans for any
complaints within their sector that requires Sector Four:
SAPS intervention.
(Freedom Park)- van contact number: 071
Sector One: 675 6534.
(Extension: 7,8,9, Kersiedorp and Old Sector Manager: Sergeant T Dikgale;
Eldorado Park)- van contact number: 071 contact number: 082 563 2649
675 6530. Sector Manager: Constable L The community is advised that the
Meyers; contact number: 071 675 6533 Sector vans can be contacted 24/7 for
any complaints that’s requires police
Sector Two: intervention within the Greater Eldorado
Park.
(Extension:1,2,3,4,5 and 6)- van contact
The Client Service Centre Relief
number: 071 675 6535. Sector Manager:
Commander can be contacted on 082 444
Constable K Beckett; contact number: 079
3001 and 011 946 0300.
525 1508
Tank trailer that was filled up.
Soweto Urban News | Friday, 22 January, 2021 News 3
Pair arrested for assaulting officers
Mandlakayise Hlatshwayo When the officers attempted to stop the arrested and charged at the Protea Magis- pital in a serious, but stable condition
party and tell the people to disperse back trate’s Court for assaulting police officers where he is getting medical attention.
Two men were arrested for assaulting to their homes, as they were breaking whilst one fled the scene, leaving his car Minnaar said, “JMPD really condemns
police officers and being part of an ille- regulations, the people proved to be behind. the assault of any police official and we
gal gathering last week. This comes after stiff-necked. When the officers tried to Minnaar said, “The suspect’s vehicle cannot allow that to happen.
JMPD officers responded to a call about confiscate the alcohol the people were was impounded without intentions to The attack on police officers who are
people who were contravening lockdown illegally consuming, the people’s anger release it. The suspects arrested were legally executing their duties is an attack
level three regulations in Protea Glen kindled and they began to assault four charged for assault with intention to to the rule of law in the city.
Extension 7. police officers. cause grievous bodily harm and the con- The message is that people must never
Wayne Minnaar, the spokesperson for Out of the four officers that were travention of the Disaster Management hold after tears parties and never drink
the JMPD said, “We found more than assaulted; one is in a serious condition Act Adjusted level 3 regulation by being alcohol in public spaces during Level
200 people having a ball at an after tears in hospital with a fractured nose and an part of an illegal gathering.” Three Lockdown.”
gathering for a funeral.” injured left hand. Two suspects were The injured officer was taken to hos-
SA set for more fuel
increase warns AA
Siya Ndlela The Association was com-
menting on the unaudited mid-
It is debatable that perhaps, the month fuel price data released
one silver lining - if any, of the by the Central Energy Fund.
covid pandemic hitting South According to the data: petrol
African shores was the plum- looks bound to increase by a
meting of fuel prices. As the heart-sinking 80 cents a litre,
value of oil dropped drastically while diesel is set for a climb
around the world, with less up to around 61 cents a litre,
demand, so did the petrol and and illuminating paraffin to go
diesel prices. up by 63 cents.
In April 2020, South Africa The AA said that if the situ-
experienced a record decrease ation remained unchanged, the
in fuel prices with a litre of South African economy would
petrol going for as a little as be headed down a dark and
R13.76 cents. expensive road.
“The problem is international
The cheap fuel fantasy oil prices, which have been
was short-lived however, On consistently climbing with each
Monday, 4 January 2021, passing day,” AA pointed out.
Minister of Mineral Resources “A general increase in pos-
and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, itive sentiment as COVID-19
announced fuel price increases vaccines are rolled out has
that came into effect as from 6 combined with upticks in global
January 2021. The increase saw economic activity, pushing up
Alive petrol, going up by 43 cents, demand for oil - and taking
with diesel and illuminating prices with it.”
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) early this paraffin each going up by 55 With some having pointed at
week issued a statement dismissing cents. According to the AA, the Rand as the major culprit,
rumours of the death of its former South African motorists are the AA has, however, rebuffed
president Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. likely to dig even deeper into the suggestion.
The party’s spokesperson Mkhuleko their pockets in 2021. “Despite some wild swings
Hlengwa said there was no cause for “With the Rand relatively in the daily exchange rate, and
alarm as Buthelezi is, “in good health strong by recent standards, the the average rate creeping up
and continuing with his responsibilities only hope for a reprieve relies from around R14.60 to just over
as a Member of Parliament.” Picture by on a pullback by oil. Unfortu- R15.00, only four cents of the
Mzwandile Khathi nately, the trend lines suggest substantial predicted increases
that the situation may deterio- come from Rand weakness,”
rate further before month-end,” the AA said.
the AA said on Friday.
JMPD nabs five for DMA
contravening and bribery
Siya Ndlela was secured by the JMPD in assistance with
the Jeppe SAPS. JMPD By-Laws Unit to-
Undercover officers of the Johannesburg gether with Johannesburg Central and Jeppe
Metro Police Department (JMPD) appre- SAPS were called to assist with securing the
hended two suspects on Friday night. Whilst scene and loading of alcohol.
on patrol, the officers were alarmed by two Five suspects were arrested and detained
vehicles. With the assistance of the Westrand at Jeppe SAPS. Four suspects were arrest-
Flying Squad and SAPS, the vehicles were ed for the contravention of the Disaster
searched and alcohol was discovered in both Management Act by selling, dispensing, and
vehicles. transporting liquor, while one suspect was
Upon questioned, the suspects provided arrested for bribery.
information and were taken with police to Alcohol worth approximately R1 000 000
the location where they purchased the alco- was seized and booked in Jeppe SAPS. In
hol, a liquor outlet in Jappenstown. On arriv- South Africa, alcohol ban has remained after
al, officers staked out the place and observed the country entered into level 3. Presi-
a line of vehicles, suspected to have also dent Ramaphosa faces stern opposition in
intended to purchase alcohol. the form of the SAB. The South African
When the officers approached the estab- Breweries has challenged the legality of the
lishment, all vehicles fled the scene. Officers alcohol ban, the government though, insists
then met with the manager to question him. that the sale of alcohol would cause a strain
According to the officers, the manager called on the country’s already stretched health
his son, who arrived sometime later and system.
proceeded to offer a R40 000 bribe. Both the
manager and his son were apprehended on
the spot.
Alcohol was confiscated and the scene The alcohol conficated from the premise.
4 Community Soweto Urban News | Friday, 22 January, 2021
Dignified send-off for Eldorado Park father
Janice Beckett-Msiza ers,” said Klein who supported the family
throughout the tough weeks.
During these tough times, finding good Klein concluded the interview by sharing
samaritans in the community can be hard, that community members needs to stand
however, there are those who are always with each other during such times.
willing to go an extra mile. He also added that he would like to see
Kevin Klein, Yolanda Watkins and Rob- more support from the local businesses
erta Disppenaar managed to assist a family when such unfortunate cases happen in the
in Eldorado Park, Extension 6 with funeral community. After three weeks of strug-
arrangements for their father. gling to bury
According to Klein, there was no one their father,
working in the deceased’s household. He the family
was living with one of his stepdaughters finally put
and she had been struggling for three him to rest
weeks trying to get her father buried. with a
The group of three managed to get the beautiful
City of Johannesburg, Social Development send off.
to assist as well. “The family didn’t even
have food and our councillor elect, pro-
vided a food parcel for the family and we
went to our local shops to collect groceries
for the funeral. Today, we experienced
being turned away from businesses but
then we were welcomed at others. The
most unlikely businesses donated,”
said Klein.
The residents even assisted in
getting the death certificate for
the family. “We would like
to thank Spar, Badac and
Gershwin, the local grocery
supplier who has a vegeta-
ble stall in Extension 5. We
would also like to thank
the butcher called Jesus Is
Love for assisting us with
the meat that we needed to
cook for the funeral. Thank
you to councillor elect
Yolanda Watkins, for going
the extra mile and thank Kevin Klein who was supporting the family from the beginning
Family and locals assist in closing the grave at the cemetery. you to Zimelni Undertak- of their fathers death.
WhatsApp postpones data
share policy after backlash
Siya Ndlela new member to an old one, Mandla Khu-
zwayo said he already had Telegram for
With WhatsApp users flocking to al- years, so the switch was not a difficult one.
ternative social media messaging apps, “I’ve been using Telegram for a couple of
WhatsApp has backtracked on its decision years. I was introduced to it by a colleague.
to enforce new privacy policies from the I have been using it to send larger files, but
8th of February. not so much for texting. I see a lot more
Instead, WhatsApp has now given users people now have joined in,” said Khuz-
until the 15th of May to familiarise them- wayo.
selves with the new policy before making As fears around privacy mount, social
a decision. media users have accused the messaging
DJ1D has rested. Both Telegram and Signal had received app giant of trying to steal personal infor-
massive spikes in registered users over mation.
Rest in peace Wandile Nzimande
the past few weeks as social media users WhatsApp has though, through a blog
searched for an alternative day-to-day post, denied these claims.
social media messaging app. WhatsApp said there had been confusion
Mandlakayise Hlatshwayo Thursday and do a run to collect on Monday.” Ipeleng Magoro (21) said although she as to what the new privacy terms would
That is basically a short version of how Lox- was not sure what the new policy meant, mean. “We’ve heard from so many people
Everyone who owns any Loxion Kulca ion Kulca started before blowing up to become she had already made a swift switch to how much confusion there is around our
item would be sad to know that, Mzwandile a household name in Mzansi. Telegram. “I actually accidentally agreed to recent update. This update does not expand
Nzimande, the co-founder of the label passed More than two decades later, Loxion Kulca those terms without reading, to be honest,” our ability to share data with Facebook,”
away on January 13. supplies its products to many major reputable she said. the blog post read.
Also widely known as DJ 1D, the news retailers throughout South Africa and neigh- “Then when people started sharing “No one will have their account sus-
of his death was tweeted by @SA_HipHop- bouring countries. Some products even reach articles about how our chats would be pended or deleted on February 8. We’re
Awards thus, “The South African Hip-hop countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, analysed and how much personal also going to do a lot more to clear up
fraternity mourns the death of an icon and Nigeria, Congo, England, France, Germany, information the app would be sharing the misinformation around how
pioneer Wandile DJ1D Nzimande. We’d like to India, USA, and Switzerland. with Facebook, I deactivated my privacy and security works on
send our condolences to his friends and family Nzimande always offered support, smiles WhatsApp account and moved WhatsApp. We’ll then go
during this difficult time. May his soul rest in and a hearty warming laugh to encourage those to Telegram. I’m getting used to people gradually to
eternal peace #RIPDJ1D.” around him. His love for his family, work and to telegram now.” review the policy
Described as a street culture icon, legend community is evident. Everything he put his From a at their own pace
and a pioneer who paved a way for many mind to, he achieved with greatness and grace, before new busi-
Sowetans who had big dreams, Wandi was inspiring the ones behind. ness options are
born in April 1976 in Soweto to Gugulethu He leaves behind his beloved wife Hlapog- available on May 15,”
Radebe and Vusumuzi Nzimande. adi and his three strong and brave girls Senzi, WhatsApp added.
His love of street culture and fashion is what Zandi and Zwelethu as well as with his two While Telegram seems
inspired him to start Loxion Lulca with his brothers Bheki and Ayanda. to be leading the way for an
friends as a side hustle. There’s is no doubt about the impact alternative app, rival Signal is
Nzimande once stated, “When we started in Mzwandile Nzimande has had on SA and close at the heels with an en-
1999, the hip-hop culture was big. We wanted almost the entire world at the age of 44 with dorsement from South African born
to incorporate a bit of that into our look. I love his famous Loxion Kulca and as a media billionaire, Elon Musk, who simply
hats and so we got aunts and grannies to knit personality. tweeted “use Signal” to his 42.5 mil-
hats for us that turned into our iconic beanies. The cause of his death hasn’t been made lion Twitter followers in addition to
We sold hundreds of thousands of beanies. known as of yet and he was laid to rest this being openly critical of WhatsApp’s sister
Getting them made was a big challenge, so we past Monday with his funeral service live app, Facebook.
would commission ladies in the street to cro- streamed on social media due to COVID-19
chet them. We’d leave the wool with them on a restrictions.
Soweto Urban News | Friday, 22 January, 2021 Community 5
Young men gather in Soweto for a Thezi Session.
'Women are not killing each other'
Siya Ndlela recalled. led by men. of Soweto, inviting young men around a
“That phone call is how the idea started. “The women have spoken, they have bonfire to come to speak, share opinions,
Thezi Sessions is an initiative which could At that point, we had no idea how big it been speaking, and crying for a long time. learn new habits and unlearn old ones. “The
be distilled from a single conversation would be. Mthobisi pointed out that young Now where are the men? response has been overwhelming.
Tshepo Lekwape had with his late friend, women were dying and there was nothing We are the ones who have to speak now People ask us why we have not gotten a
Mthobisi Ndlovu. significant us young men were doing about because the truth is, women are not kill- bigger venue. So we really appreciate the
It was during hard lockdown, in May 2020 it, from that conversation, Thezi Sessions ing each other, men are committing these effort, not just from men alone, women have
when Tshepo received a call. A concerned was born. In fact, he hosted us for our first crimes. Even as men we are scared to go asked if they could be part of this conver-
Mthobisi suggested that something ought to session.” outside at night because we are afraid of sation but we wanted a space where men
be done about the scourge of Gender-Based The sessions would be a group of men other men, because we know what men are could speak and solutions could be offered
violence ravaging through Soweto. involved in various community-building capable of, it must be said clearly that the by other men, who may have been in a
“We were already a group – Soweto initiatives - of which included the conver- problem lies squarely with men,” Lekwape similar situation or have a better under-
Young Men United. We were not entirely sation around Gender-Based Violence and said. standing. We also recommend therapy
sure what we were going to do, but we knew Femicide (GBVF). This conversation in The group, which has up to 15 founding or counselling if necessary,” concluded
that we had to do something,” Lekwape particular, according to Lekwape, should be members travelled around various townships Lekwape.
Msomi advocates Olebogeng wants
against GBV to empower GBV
survivors
Nhlanhla Khomola Nhlanhla Khomola
Nomkhosi Msomi, a 45-year -old, Soweto born motivation-
al speaker is an abuse survivor who has been through a lot Olebogeng Moemisi, founder and a chairper-
of hardships in her life. son of Sister’s Keeper Movement , a Soweto
‘’ It took me 30 years before I could narrate my story born entrepreneur, and a woman of many
to the next person, looking at how GBV was talents advocates against Gender Based
taking a toll rise, I decided to come out of the Violence (GBV).
closet and speak out, with an aim of helping Moemisi is a mother of two teenage boys
people who are in abusive relationships and a professional chef who has recently
know that there is always a way out no opened up about her rape ordeal which took
matter how difficult it may look or seem, I place at a tender age of five.
started speaking out at church, then funer- The ordeal inspired her to start a move-
als, schools and events”, Said Msomi. ment of activism against GBV. Her experi-
“My purpose is to warn women not to ence has seen her in platforms where she has
stay in abusive relationships, if you can been a motivational speaker to young boys
see the signs, run for your life before it and girls at schools, churches and events.
is too late. All this abuse starts verbally The movement is also in response to the Olebogeng stands against GBV
then escalates to physical which some of scourge of GBV that plagues the country. Nhlanhla Khomola
our sister’s don’t survive and unfor- The murders of Tshegofatso Pule, Sanelisiwe
tunately end up in coffins. The abuse Mfaba and many others, paint a gruesome issues such as physical and sexual
I suffered led to anger which had me picture of what women are faced with in this abuse. 0800-055-555
arrested three times,”she added. country. • Child Welfare South Africa focuses on
Msomi’s experience made her strong “This is a biggest crisis that SA as a child protection, childcare and family
and bold to the extent that she decided whole is facing. We recently learnt about development. Neglect and child abuse
to be a motivational speaker to em- the killing of Ntombifuthi (allegedly by can also be reported. Call 074-080-
power people who have been abused. her boyfriend in Mzimhlophe) and the little 8315 or email info@childwelfaresa.
She focuses more on HIV/AIDS talks, girl from Meadowlands who was raped and co.za
GBV and children with special needs. murdered along with her friend in Vlakfon- • Families South Africa (FAMSA)
Msomi is pleading with the com- tein when she was visiting her father. As a provides counselling and education to
munity to help her with at least a movement we are dealing with many cases help improve marriages and families,
tablet or a laptop which she can use to , if it’s not rape, it’s femicide or women it helps in cases of domestic violence
diarise her meetings and write down getting threats from their partners, this on its and trauma, divorce and meditation
her speeches and so forth. If you are own is draining’’, said Moemisi. 011-975-7106/7
willing to donate, contact Msomi on • The trauma centre provides trauma
Who to call if you need help: counselling and violence prevention
078 412 9036.
services for people affected by
• People Opposed to Woman Abuse violence- 021-465-7373
(POWA)- provides counselling 011- • Thuthuzela Care Centres ( TCCs)
Msomi takes us through her journey 642 -435. are one stop facilities that have been
on conquering rape ordeals which • Childline South Africa which helps introduced as a critical part of South
strengthened her to stand for fellow abused children and their families with Africa’s anti-rape strategy- 0800-428-
women. free counselling service, deals with 428
6 Community Soweto Urban News | Friday, 22 January, 2021
What’s on your mind?
We asked people what
I don’t trust this vaccine, it This whole thing about I would not mind the vaccine The vaccine is great
their thoughts about seems like it would kill us vaccines and viruses is very if its tried and tested, but if because it is going to reduce
the vaccine are. faster than the virus. I would confusing. I prefer not to be professionals are unsure, curfew and cases. I am
prefer to self quarantine. vaccinated. then I don’t even wanna try looking forward to it.
Hence we keep ourselves it.
healthy through exercise.
Lucky Manganye Trust Nkuna Thabiso Theron Lesedi Nthite
Opening of schools postpone
Siya Ndlela Command Council and Cabinet, has taken
the decision to delay the reopening of
The Department of Basic Education has both public and private schools with two
announced that the date of the reopening of weeks,“ said Mhaule.
both public and private schools will be the Questions had previously been raised
15th of February 2021. The announcement around the issue of private schools, some
was made by the Deputy Minister of Basic of whom had already opened. The depart-
Education, Reginah Mhaule at a press ment said those schools would have to
briefing on Friday morning. close and re-open at a later date.
According to Mhaule, the decision for “This [delay in the opening of school]
the late opening of schools was unanimous includes private schools that have reo-
from all stakeholders, which included, the pened already.
Council of Education Ministers (CEM), They will need to postpone their reopen-
the Heads of Education Departments Com- ing to a later date,” she added.
mittee (HEDCOM), the national school According to the Department’s revised
governing body associations, teacher un- calendar, School Management Teams
ions, learner formations, principal associ- (SMT) will be the first to open on Mon-
ations, and the national associations repre- day, 25 January 2021. Teachers to follow
senting independent schools. The decision on Monday, 1 February 2021, and lastly,
was made in light of the recent spike in learners to begin attending on Monday, 15
Covid-19 cases as South Africa experienc- February 2021.
es the second wave of the outbreak. “The SMTs will go first to prepare for
“Given the pressure experienced by the return of teachers, and the teachers
the health system in the past few weeks, will prepare for the return of learners.
Local taxi drivers are working together with commuters to make sure that COVID -19 occasioned by increased COVID - 19 in- Schools will use the time to finalise out-
protocols are observed. fections which has led to the second wave, standing matters, regarding admissions,
Taxis play their part
the Council of Education Ministers in especially the unplaced learners in certain
conjunction with the National Coronavirus cases, “said the Deputy Minister.
in curbing the virus
Mandlakayise Hlatshwayo ride.
Mlungisi Vange from Protea Glen said,
Taxi drivers with taxis commuting around “We appreciate the effort of the JMPD
Soweto and Protea Glen have pledged to play because without taxis, some of us would be
their part in curbing COVID-19 while on the jobless.” Mandla Nkosi from Chiawelo ex-
road. pressed gratitude towards responsible drivers,
The JMPD Community Outreach Unit who comply with stipulated regulations.
Members engaged with the local taxi drivers He said, “We are very appreciative of
and passengers plus pedestrians from Soweto responsible drivers who put commuters’ lives
about the importance of road safety. first. Some people do not have vehicles, so
The campaign took place at Bara Taxi Rank taxis are our lifeline. Imagine contracting the
where even people from different parts of the virus on your way to work.”
country depart and arrive. Minnaar said, “We are always motivating
The spokesperson for the JMPD, Wayne responsibility on and off the road. Having
Minnaar said, “We emphasised the impor- taxis play their part in curbing the virus
tance of wearing a mask during this pandemic interacting with both commuters and drivers.”
and the implications of not wearing one while People must always wear their masks as a
out in public.” way of protecting themselves and the other
The taxi marshals ensured the officers that people around them and always keep their
everyone gets sanitized and that no person hands sanitized while maintaining safe social Emshukantambo Secondary School learners will have to wait until the 15th of February to
without a face mask was allowed to take a distancing. return to school.
Celebrate International Day of Education
Janice Beckett-Msiza Educational, Scientific and Cultural How will school attendance be
Organization (UNESCO), the theme for the rest of the year? Is it safe
Education is a basic need and for 2021 is ‘Recover and Revital- for children to even return to school
everyone has the right to an edu- ize Education for the COVID-19 with the second wave of Covid-19
cation. January 24 is International Generation’. so evidently present?
Day of Education, a day made offi- As we are leading up to cele- There are many questions and
cial by the United Nations General brate the day, the Basic Education concerns that parents have during
Assembly. Department has also announced that these times. The United Nations,
The day is celebrated because schools will no longer open on Jan- however, is encouraging the world
of the role which education brings uary 27, but rather on February 15. to step up collaboration and inter-
such as peace and development in As many parents such as Clin- national solidarity to place edu-
our society. The Covid-19 pandem- ton Sing and Marcelle Smith are cation and lifelong learning at the
ic changed the education system relieved with the announced as centre of the recovery and the trans-
drastically last year as many learn- their son gets to remain at home, formation towards more inclusive,
ers had to be home schooled or they safe from contact with others and safe and sustainable societies. 2021
had to attend school one week on hopefully away from the virus, the is the time to recover and revitalise
and one week off. concern is now on how will their education for the Covid-19 gener- Children had to become familiar with learning from online
According to the United Nations children deal with the work load? ation. platforms. Photo by Katerina Holmes.
Soweto Urban News | Friday, 22 January, 2021 Community 7
Health, beauty & fashion
Nyathi's dream to revive local pageantry
Siya Ndlela contests.
“Look, when you were a teenager and you were
The dream to see grassroots pageant contests part of a pageant you could not do certain things,
make their way back to the townships of Soweto you could not party, date, they was a way to carry
is slowly becoming a reality. Soweto born Mbali yourself. These principles are what kept us away
Nyathi is on a mission to revive local pageantry. from so many negative aspects of growing up in
Nyathi herself is no stranger to the crown, the townships. We were never into drugs because
the 42-year -old is a former winner of the it was not allowed for example. I look at high
contest, having clinched the crown back school girls today and they do not have structure
in 1992. like that,” she said.
“It was one of those special And so the idea for Lathi – Tha Modeling’s
things. It was a lot more first CWJ was born. After weeks of practice and
than about the crowns preparation, 29 girls between the ages of 9 and 17
and everything it was took to the stage to contest for the crown of Sen-
attitude, it was a way ior Miss CWJ and Junior Miss CWJ. By sunset, it
to carry yourself and was 16-year-old Gugulethu Nhlapo and 12-Year-
it was an education Old Noluthando Miya who would walk away with
in a way,” she the prestigious honours in their respective age
recalled. group. Nyathi though, insisted all the girls were
This is the winners in her eyes.
education “It was never a contest,” she said.
Nyathi “It was showing them a glimpse into the pag-
wished eant world, I hope they all enjoyed the experi-
to pass ence.”
on to the Senior Queen winner, Gugulethu Nhlapo said
younger she was ecstatic to be part of the event and had no
genera- expectation of winning.
tion. She “I didn’t think I’d be crowned queen at all, I’m
expressed very happy and this is such a special day,” she
her frustra- said after her crowning. A teary Noluthando Miya Winners, Natalie Masuku and Thandeka Nyandeni.
tion at seeing said she was looking forward to continuing the
these kinds pageant journey. said.
of contests die “I’m beyond happy, I don’t know what to say. According to Nyathi, plans to host the event at
out and believed I’m grateful for the chance and the patience that various parts of Soweto are already in motion and
teenage girls could was given to us over the past few weeks, and I she invites any sponsors who would like to be part
benefit from such want to continue with a few more contests,” she of the initiative.
Cycling away from the gutter Playing to score in life.
Mandlakayise Hlatshwayo
Owning and caring for their bicycles like
their elders mind their cars has kept some
boys from Protea on route to a better life
and disciplined.
Kabelo Mashigo is only a Grade 10
Learner, but he has already built himself
about four bicycles. The bicycles he’s capa-
ble of building himself are not just weak and
frail rides that may crumble at any street,
they’re proving to endure any distance.
Together with his crew, on one of his
own bicycle, Mashigo has rode to as far as
the Mall of Africa in Midrand. The young
crew in fly two-wheelers may have just
passed your neighbourhood and street, they
call themselves
The Titanic Crew, cruising kilometres
away from home
Their self-made bicycles always safely
return them home.
At Grade 9, Reagile Kole is very street
smart, he most probably learnt most of the
things he knows about the streets while
riding on his bike.
The young man said, “My fly Bicycle
makes me happy.” Mashigo and Kole are
from the same crew; and their methods
Self preservation through soccer
seem to work for them.
Mashigo manages to
study while he is active
with his bike on the
streets, while, Kole only Mandlakayise Hlatshwayo Playing soccer has a way of freeing one’s
gets active on his bike mind and as we play here, some of us be-
on weekends so he can Playing soccer for the youth of Protea Glen come good friends.”
focus on his school is more than just a hobby, it’s a way the Loyal soccer fans haven’t been able to
work. young boys get to preserve themselves from attend stadiums to revel over their favourite
The bikes may the gutter. teams, however, when their teams play, they
seem like a means of With the country currently on Level Three get thrilled watching them at home just as
transport for the young for Lockdown, in an attempt to curb the much as they do at the stadiums.
minds, but, in all hon- number of new infections. Many young Kabelo Letselebe started playing football
esty; their bikes keep people, especially, those that have just at a very tender age of 8. He is still pas-
them away from the finished Grade 12 find themselves with too sionate about playing his favourite sport
gutter. much time in their hands and some fall into and mentioned that, “Not only does playing
When the bicy- depression. soccer help me improve my stamina, but it
cle was invented, it So to avoid depression and over think- has also helped me lose weight and maintain
prompted the building ing, the youth from Protea keep themselves a good and healthy weight. I’m confident.”
of roads long before occupied with their favourite sport. Thulani Letselebe concluded that even though he
cars were thought Mnini expressed their love for soccer and is not anticipating to play professional soc-
of, thus also creating how it doesn’t have to be too formal for cer, playing the game helps him open up his
road signs and maps. Bicycles reduced the Reagile Kole (left) Kabelo Mashigo (top) them, so long as they meet and play their mind so that he is aware of his true potential
dependence on horses for transport and help focused on the road. favourite sport. and of all the opportunities that come his
commuters get around quicker. Mnini said, “We love football and fitness. way
8 Community Soweto Urban News | Friday, 22 January, 2021
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Soweto Urban News | Friday, 22 January, 2021 Community 9
Entertainment
The reawakening of Ashler’s
blossoming career
Siya Ndlela Even though she was born into a musical
family, with essentially all her close family
Ashler is ready to take on 2021 with a bang. members being involved in music one way or
The 31-year-old singer/songwriter has been another, you may be surprised to know that her
hard at work in the studio and recently re- family was not at all keen on then 16-year-old
leased an album titled Full Bloom, a work she Ashler pursuing music.
said, was for the people. “I think it was 2004 or 5, but I was still in
“I designed the album with people
in mind. I wanted something that
people could relate to and mostly I "I wanted it to be an
wanted it to be an appreciation of
us and our culture, the black South appreciation of us and
African culture. It’s a bit of love, our culture, the black
a bit of Amapiano and a bit of
Kasi,” Ashler explained. South African culture."
Despite spending seven years
in the United States, Mathulare Ashler
Ashler Mathikge, simply known
as Ashler is Sowetan through- high school. Obviously, they wanted me deep
and-through. She was born and in the books so I’d lie and sneak out to go
raised in Soweto, during a time record music, even though we had very poor
she said, heavily influenced her resources, it was literally just a little studio on
decision to pursue music. top of some vetkoek tuckshop, but the passion
“Yoh we grew up around the from everyone involved was definitely there,”
time of TS Records, bo Mzekeze- she humorously recalled.
ke, bo Brown Dash. We loved Still, though, Ashler did not completely
it because it was a pres- neglect her books, her mother’s insistence
entation of Kasi, we on education is what motivated her to study
Twitter : truly believed in the further, and get her Mixed Farming tertiary
@Ashler2point0 Kasi culture. We qualification. A musical epiphany would find
Instagram: felt represented her in between that time - through a student
Ashler2point0 and we wanted exchange program to the United States.
YouTube: to be a part of “When I got to the States it was basically the
Ashler Mathikge that, and that’s same thing, but on a much bigger scale. People
Facebook: what really lit the like Soulja Boy were blowing up, MySpace
Ashlermusica spark for me,” she was big, they were promoting themselves
Soweto born artist, Ashler.
said. through the internet and that
Sending messages through music and bars
Find it
Tshepo Sithole aka Eylien Spark from Sowe-
online to, Emndeni is on his way to great heights Mametja crowned 1st prince and overall
with his music while using haters’ to encour- winner
age him to put in more work.
Mametja takes
The 18-year-old artist finished his Grade
12 last year at Curtis Nkondo High School in
Mndeni. He is looking forward to living the
South African dream with his peers who he
started rapping and performing with.
He learnt that sometimes in life, for one
crown as
to grow, one has to lose old friends for new
partners. He started rapping back in 2016
while in grade 8, so minor fall offs with
prince of glam
peers were not enough to suppress the young Nhlanhla Khomola
artists’ zeal to be part of the rap game.
He went on to produce and drop an EP A 15-year-old Kagiso Mametja was
called ‘You have one new message’. Being crowned the 1st prince and overall winner
New community influenced a lot by the likes of Biggy Smalls
who talks about his
of glamour beauty pageant in December
2020, at YWCA in Dube.
initiatives for residents life in music, Eylien Mametja was born and raised in Naledi
and comes from a family of two. “I was
in Ward 17 Spark who makes
genuine music that
People can
get Eylien Spark’ EP raised by a single mother who is a retail
speaks about his ON Slikour on Life, on worker and I am a learner at Immaculata
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Ward personal life and Audio Mac while they can Secondary School in Diepkloof , current-
candidate for Ward 17; Ann Adams and Philosophies about always text or call 071 592 92 ly doing grade 11. I was introduced to
the DA Youth Leader for Ward 17, Cheslin conquering obsta- 33 for physical copies. glamour by friends and I took the oppor-
Renecke share community initiatives that cles. People can also follow tunity to help me boost my confidence. It
they support in their ward. From perform- Eylien_Spark on Instagram was not an easy journey since it was my
ing in Moletsane and Eylien Spark on Facebook first time having to embark on the road of
www.sowetourban.co.za while he was still for at least one positive competing with my mates for a title. Little
part of The Black message from the young did I know that God had already set the
Angelz Crew, to creative mind. throne apart for me,” he said.
opening a Kasi Rap “My journey at glamour has been very
Show called Party exciting and motivating. I have learnt how
Yama Projects, the to work with people and how to offer a
We like, likes :) 18-year-old is ahead of his peers and deter- Eylien Spark touches lives. helping hand where there is a need. The
mined. journey has taught me that modelling
This week, we welcome Gilbert the people around him he considered loyal is not about beauty, nor having a great
Simaanzi and Bongiwe Khozato our Talking about his life in rap and his friends. He said, “I have learned to always
latest project, Sithole said, “I want people physical appearance that amuses people
Soweto Urban News Facebook page. go for what I want no matter the weather or but being passionate about what you do
Thank You!! to consider atleast one message from the conditions.”
project like, the fact that poverty doesn’t last and being vision oriented. I believe that
Having fans in school who used his music everything in life is a reflection of choices
forever. My latest project is in depth and has for motivation made the young star in the
Find us on facebook/sowetourban tracks that emphasises facts. It motivates and making realise his potential. He also plays we make. If you are not happy about
teaches that even if one loses, they still win something, do it in a different way, that’s
golf which helps relieve his frustrations as a the motto that keeps me going,” he added.
experience and courage.” young hustler.
On the go? Follow us Eylien Spark just had to use his gift He said, “I’ve been really talented, I used
The first prince is currently doing chari-
to keep his head up after he himself was ty work as a way of rendering his services
Get your news on the go, follow to skate as well. Golf helps activate my brain and giving back to the community.
us @sowetourban discouraged for his ambitions in music by to more creativity and calm me.”
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Friday 22 January, 2021 3 Enjoy!
Thaakir Dawood during
his community radio show.
Pimville Westham players (pictured) will
have to wait a bit longer to get back on
the pitch as SAFA announces another
suspension of amateur football.
Frustration
as amateur
football is
suspended
Dawood aspires to better
Siya Ndlela
The South Afircan Football Association
(SAFA) has again brought all amateur
the SA sporting industry
Janice Beckett-Msiza former SARU president, Brian van Rooyen,
football to a halt amidst a rapid spike in current SARU president Mark Alexander
Covid-19 cases. For years, Thaakir Dawood, the public re- and Golden Lions president Neville Jardine
“The South African Football Asso- lations manager of Raiders Rugby Club has with the latter both coming from Raiders be-
ciation has suspended, with immediate been sharing so many sports stories with us. fore stepping up into national and provincial
effect, all non-professional football in This week we delve into his life and get to roles respectively.”
the wake of rising case of COVID-19 in- know him a little better. Dawood admits that Besides being the PR manager for Raiders
fections,” a statement from SAFA said. he can’t remember how old he was when he Rugby Club, Dawood is also a radio host
The suspensions extend to training fell in love with sports but he does remem- at a community station called ‘Salaamedia’
sessions, courses, workshops, and all ber that his first toys were soccer, cricket where he hosts a sports show paying hom-
matches, SAFA said the step was taken and rugby balls. age to our legends and our current sports
with the view to protect players, staff, “I did however take a liking to cricket at a stars in South Africa.
media, and all personnel involved. Still young age with the goal of being a profes- “I also do voluntary work for Futballing
though, the explanation offered little sional athlete. The sport didn’t matter I just Girls non-profit organisation (NPO) where I
comfort to frustrated football lovers. wanted to be involved in professional sport,” handle all their media relations,” he added.
“I get that it’s for safety reasons, added Dawood. Dawood has been running with a cam-
but we had just gotten back to play- The PR manager completed his three-year paign called ‘Getting Thaakir Dawood to
ing football, and now we have to stop national diploma in Sports Management at Australasia.’ We asked him about it and why
again, “said a visibly annoyed Mashudu the University of Johannesburg and that is he started it: “This campaign is for me to
Zwanga. where he saw how broad the South African raise funds in order to go to Australia and
Ï think they should have cancelled the New Zealand to understand how our coun-
games and the tournaments, but I don’t terparts coordinate and manage their rugby
understand why training sessions had to media outlets. As a result, I would then be
be suspended as well, “he added. “Grassroot sport in our able to bring back new and insightful prac-
SAFA said the decision would be community is doing well, tices that may be implemented in the South
revised in at the end of the month. African sector.
“The matter will be reviewed by 31 very well for that matter" “In hopes that we too can
January 2021 when the Association take our vision and love of
will make further risk assessments and Thaakir Dawood the game to new levels.
The reason for me You can
advice,” the statement read. follow Thaakir Dawood
One thing that will please PSL and starting this is because
sports industry is. I feel there is so much on Facebook: Thaakir
Glad Africa Championship followers Dawood
is that professional football is set to Dawood tried his hand at rugby repre- more to learn about
senting Raiders for a few seasons, however, media and more spe- Twitter and Instagram:
continue. _Thaakz_
“Professional football will contin- laughs now as he admits that he was not so cificaly in rugby media.
ue under the measures already being good at it. He did not stop there, but went on One day I will fulfil a
implemented by our Special Member, to doing the administrative part of the sport purposeful role in a South
the National Soccer League. This must where he finds his strength in. African professional club set
however be done in compliance with “My job description included important up where I manage media and
tasks like ensuring the smooth running of administration, the same like I do for our Thaakir Dawood.
the applicable protocols of the Govern-
ment’s Risk-Adjusted Strategy of the the club, working behind the scenes with the community organisations such as Raiders.” cation is not enough if you want to be great
Disaster Management Act with respect objective of the athletes bettering them- This year, Dawood would like to work on in the industry. You will need to engage in
to the curfew and closure of venues and selves. Sport is very much a team effort taking his community radio show commer- constant learning and gaining experience in
as is further explained in the Directives from the player on the pitch to the adminis- cial and he would also like to take his plat- the field so that you can confidently apply
issued by the Minister of Sport, Arts and tration,” shared Dawood. form to national TV or an online platform everything you learn in real life scenari-
Culture,” said SAFA. When it comes to describing grassroots so that it can be accessed by the masses to os.”qualification is not enough if you want
The Association came under harsh level sports in our communities, Dawood educate the youth that there are role models to be great in the industry, you will need
criticism for the decision as the sus- shared: “Grassroots sport in our community from within their community. to engage in constant learning and gaining
pension effectively ruled as many as 8 is doing well, very well for that matter. We Dawood concluded the interview by shar- experience in the field so that you can confi-
teams out of the 2021 Nedbank Cup. have produced a number of professional ing what the most valuable lesson has been dently apply everything you learn in real life
athletes and administrators. The likes of so far in his career: “A university qualifi- scenarios.”You can also read
