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Thursday 2 July, 2020
SOB cricket pitches Tariffs remain unchanged • Page 3 61 years of wedded bliss • Page 4
damaged by fire
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Uphill climb for seniors Johann Badenhorst to all properties from July 1 until
Email: johannb@caxton.co.za October 31 (2019).
“We do apologise for the delay
Residents at Markville Flats have and request patience from affected
been without an elevator for over four residents while we allow the supply
years and there seems to be no relief chain process to ensure an experienced
in sight. company is on board.”
The flats are occupied by elderly However, having been told twice by
residents and climbing the many Gadebe that the metro had procured the
flights of stairs poses a major physical lifts, the lift shaft has remained empty.
health hazard to them. In June 2019, days before the
The lockdown has only exacerbated promised installation, Gadebe told
this problem. the Addie: “The metro is currently
Most of the residents living on the undergoing a tender process to procure
top floors cannot go out shopping lift specialist contractors to instal new
for groceries and have to have their lifts at Markville Flats.
groceries delivered to them via a rope. “New contractors are anticipated to
Last year, residents were told that a be sourced by end of September.
tender was sent out and that they could “The metro is well aware of the
expect a functional lift to be installed urgent need at the flats, thus it is trying
this year or in 2021 at the latest. its level best to have contractors ready
But they would like to know exactly as soon as possible.”
when this will happen and if the While the metro has failed to
metro's latest promises will actually be respond to the Addie's latest queries
fulfilled. about when exactly these elderly
The old lift stopped working on residents can expect a lift in their
February 28, 2016, and since then they circumstances, ward Clr Dean Stone
have been told numerous times that a has weighed in.
new lift was only weeks from being He says a tender was sent out earlier
installed. this year, by the Housing Department,
In July 2017, the Addie was assured to fix the lifts in many of the metro's
the problem would be fixed in the flats, not just Markville.
same month. He says the problem is that the
In November 2018, the metro said designs and specs of the lifts vary
they had purchased lifts which would from place to place, and purchasing
be installed shortly. one model for all of them will not
When no lifts were installed, the solve the problem.
Addie was told on February 13, 2019, Stone says: “This is sheer negligence
by metro spokesperson Themba and incompetence, and we cannot just
Gadebe: “The metro has procured let these people live like this.
lifts and is currently in a process of “The residents here are fed up.
acquiring the services of a competent “It is inhumane and it seems the
company to instal the lifts. metro just does not care about these
Dean Stone says the metro’s oversight is putting residents in danger. “The company is expected to attend people at all.”
2 SPRINGS ADVERTISER / NEWS www.springsadvertiser.co.za \ Donderdag, 2 Julie, 2020
Ekurhuleni budget: Metro opts
to keep its tariffs unchanged
The City of Ekurhuleni has decided water to households and energy costs, impact on the metro’s infrastructure
not to increase municipal tariffs that among others. delivery programme.
are within the control of the metro, While the metro will be purchasing “Despite our stretched finances, as
and relaxed credit control and debt electricity from Eskom at an 6.9 per a caring and responsive government,
management due to the Covid-19 cent increase, it will only pass on we have heeded the call.
circumstances. an increase of 6.23 per cent to the “After carefully considering
This was announced by the consumer and the metro will absorb the dynamics and the resources at
Member of the Mayoral Committee the difference. our disposal, we are proposing no
for Finance and Economic The Covid-19 pandemic has increase to municipal tariffs that are
Development, Clr Nkosindiphile created additional strain to strained within the control of the metro,” says
Xhakaza, who delivered the metro’s municipal revenues. Xhakaza.
2020/21 budget at Germiston Council For instance, the metro was forced Tariffs that are not to be increased
Chamber last Thursday morning. to adjust the budget downwards from are assessment rates, sundry, refuse
However, water and electricity an approved medium-term revenue removal, burial and cemetery, and
tariffs will increase as from July 1. and expenditure framework Capex municipal bus services.
The water tariff will increase by of R7.4-billion in the current financial This package will come at a cost of
15 per cent due to the water research year to R4.9-b in the coming financial R956-m to the metro.
levy, chemicals, cost of transporting year - a move that has massive The social package is set to
increase by R300-m from R3.8-b to
R4.1-b this financial year.
This is in addition to the R956-m Officials ready for the 2020/21 City of Ekurhuleni budget speech.
relief that comes with the new tariff Photograph: City of Ekurhuleni
structure.
“In the quest to bring dignity to our
people and provide a better life for
all, we will continue with the social
New initiative launched to
package.
“We do this because we
understand that our people deserve
deal with power outages
a compassionate government now
more than ever,” says Xhakaza. A new energy champions “In direct response to this,
The indigent relief is as follows: initiative has been introduced we are allocating R1.2-billion
• 100 per cent rebate on assessment by mayor Mzwandile Masina to to maintenance and operations
rates, curb the number of electricity in an effort to deal with power
• Free refuse removal, outages in the metro. interruptions and outages.
• First 100kWh of electricity per This was revealed by “The main areas of focus
month is free. the MMC for Finance and shall be illegal connections,
This is more than the provision Economic Development, Clr cable theft, refurbishment of
made by national government policy Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, during substations, streetlights and
Keeping a safe social distance at the City of Ekurhuleni budget meeting and the metro will bear the costs of his annual budget speech last meter tampering.
last week. Photograph: City of Ekurhuleni the difference. week. “The bulk of our power
He says the initiative is aimed challenges emanates directly
at speedily attending to and from these issues.
preventing power cuts in the “Beyond the devastation that
Police set to partner with local NGOs metro during winter.
“Although new, this
intervention is a clear
illegal connections pose on the
supply of electricity, they are
also dangerous as they can cause
Research by Springs police has Ramphora says as police, they seriously and say they will respond at demonstration of the electrocution.
revealed the leading causes of have decided to partner up with the all hours. leadership’s commitment to “Too often, innocent
gender-based violence in Springs. Department of Social Development, “If you can’t get to the police providing uninterrupted service people lose their lives or are
Springs police spokesperson Capt churches and NGOs. station, you can go to the hospital and to our people.” severely injured due to illegal
Johannes Ramphora says gender- “As police, we have decided to they will call us on your behalf and He admits power interruptions connections,” says Xhakaza.
based violence (GBV) is mainly take a three-pronged approach. we will come to you. experienced recently have been The metro has set aside R1.4-b
driven by societal and economic “The first of these will be a “When you open a case with the a source of strain for residents for the medium-term revenue
problems. legislative approach where we police, make sure the doctor fills in and businesses alike. and expenditure framework
“What we have found is that most encourage victims to report cases of your J88 form so your injuries can be “We recognise that electricity (MTREF) and R503.7-million
of those who are perpetrators were GBV. documented. insecurity has a significant for the 2020/21 financial year.
either bullied at school, are going “From a social crime-prevention “If for whatever reason you come impact on the productivity of Key projects include the
through a divorce, were sexually point of view, we need to raise to the station and an officer refuses businesses, particularly those in Thokoza infrastructure
abused themselves and exhibit awareness about this problem we to help you, take their name down manufacturing, which make up a programme, for which the
discriminatory behaviour, especially have in our society, and we encourage and you can report them to either significant number of enterprises metro has allocated R46-m,
towards the LGBTI community. neighbours to report incidents of myself, Col Eric Mhlongo or the in our metro. the upgrading of substations,
“We have also seen more instances GBV on behalf of the victim. station commander, Brig Thembeka “In this epoch of Covid-19 network enhancement,
of gender-based violence in cases “The third approach is more Gwebushe,” says Ramphora. lockdown, the impact is metering and the provision and
where a partner depends on the corrective and includes counselling,” The Springs police can be particularly devastating as maintenance of streetlights, and
other for financial support,” says says Ramphora. contacted on 011 365 5720 or 011 businesses are already struggling the electrification of informal
Ramphora. The police say they take GBV 365 5700 24 hours a day. to operate at maximum capacity. settlements.
82-year-old threatened during house robbery
Three suspects broke into a Lodeyko The son rushed to her aid and saw threatened to shoot the remaining
home on Monday afternoon, says the second suspect unplugging the TV. suspects and chased them outside with
Springs police spokesperson Capt It was at that point the other resident his plastic toy gun.
Johannes Ramphora. in the house, a 92-year-old woman, The suspects fled the scene in a
Upon entry into the house, one of screamed for help, which scared the white Nissan.
the suspects threatened an 82-year- suspect into dropping the TV and After the suspects fled, the 56-year-
old woman with a steel pipe, who running outside. old noticed his two cellphones were
screamed out to her 56-year-old son. Meanwhile, the woman’s son missing.
Robbery in Wright Park
A shopkeeper was held at one of the suspects pulled out his
gunpoint during a robbery gun and held her at gunpoint and
in Wright Park last Tuesday demanded the money back.
afternoon. After the suspects got their
Springs police spokesperson money back, they fled the scene in
Capt Johannes Ramphora says a black Ford.
four suspects walked into the shop In addition to the money, the
and asked the shopkeeper for four suspects also fled with the tyres.
tyres; they paid R3 000 for the set. No injuries were reported after
While she was assisting them, the robbery.
Thursday 2 July, 2020 \ www.springsadvertiser.co.za NEWS \ SPRINGS ADVERTISER 3
Springs Old Boys field scorched, nets damaged
The main cricket field at burning outside the field on two main sports played at
Springs Old Boys Club has Saturday which suggests the the club, but these sports are
been scorched, damaging fire could have come from forbidden under the current
the cricket nets. there. regulations.
Kelly Clarke, co- “We are struggling with The bowling, however,
chairperson, says the first lockdown. may resume soon.
fire broke out last Sunday, “With no customers, “We want this club to be
and a second fire began later the club cannot generate up and running as soon as
in the week. revenue, and this is the last possible.
Most of the field has thing we need.” “We want people to come
been burned and the flames According to Clarke, here and enjoy themselves
almost moved to the the club has suffered from like they have been doing
bowling green. vandalism and loitering for so many years.”
The cricket nets have since the lockdown was Clarke did not report the
suffered damage, with the enforced. incident to the police, but
flames melting some of the Loiters walk into the did lay a complaint about
practice nets. club and drink on the the loitering and vandalism
Clarke suspects the first grandstands. with Ward Clr Thulani
fire was set deliberately Clarke says they are Simelane.
inside the field, but that the looking at installing an
other flames could have alarm system to help with The practice nets, as well
come from outside. these security issues. the majority of the cricket
A nearby pine tree was Cricket and soccer are the field, are scorched.
Online applications open for Problems continue at Molendam
Residents at Molendam are According to Ward Clr The majority of
Grade One and Eight learners feeling neglected by the
metro.
Wit Road has been
Dean Stone, in addition
to living in the dark, 13
geysers in the complex are
residents of Molendam are
pensioners, and are unable
to afford this steep increase.
If your child is going starting through the Admissions parent’s home address is without power since the broken, forcing residents to Residents say they feel
Grade One or Eight in 2021, Online Application System. within the feeder zone and beginning of the month, bath in cold water. overlooked and neglected by
now is the time to apply for a Parents can either upload closest to school. and the entire complex has These problems have the metro.
school place. the documents online to • Option 2: Sibling – the suffered as a result. been reported numerous Stone says: “This
Applications opened last one school, which means child has a sibling (not in ProSafe installed security times since the beginning is unacceptable and
Thursday at 8am, and within that other schools will have Grade 7 or 12) at the school lights in the complex, but of the year, but nothing irresponsible.
two hours the Gauteng access to those documents in applied to; previous school these cannot work when the has been done to help the “You cannot expect people
Department of Education the system, or parents may – if the previous school is in streetlights are out. residents. to go on living like this.”
(GDE) had received 68 000 submit hard copies of to all the area/feeder zone of the The residents are The residents' biggest The metro failed to
applications. schools applied to. high school the parent wants subsequently left in the dark worry, however, is the respond to the Addie's
Applications for the 2021 The following documents to apply to (only applicable to during the night and feel metro’s plan to increase the enquiries at time of
academic year will close on must be submitted: applications for Grade Eight). unsafe. rates by 10 per cent. publication.
July 25 at midnight. Grade One • Option 3: Work address
The one-time PIN (OTP) • Parent’s identity within the feeder zone – the
that was introduced as an document or passport parent’s work address is in the
added security feature has • Child’s birth certificate feeder zone of the school
been scrapped. • Child’s clinic card or • Option 4: Home address
Parents of learners proof of immunisation within 30km of the school –
currently in Grade R and/ • Proof of residence the parent’s home address is
or Grade Seven must apply Grade Eight not in the school feeder zone,
for admission of their • Parent’s identity but within 30km of the school
children to Grade One or document or passport • Option 5: Home address
Eight by logging on to the • Child’s birth certificate is beyond 30km of the school
GDE’s Admissions Online • Child’s latest report card - the parent’s home address is
Application platform at • Proof of residence not in the school feeder zone,
www.gdeadmissions.gov.za “In adherence to Covid-19 but isn’t within 30km of the
The application process protocols, we would like school.
consists of three steps. to appeal to parents to “It is paramount to be
To begin the three-step stay away from schools as mindful that the principle of
application process click on they cannot assist walk-in first come, first served will
“Apply for 2021”. applicants due to the high not be applied.
Parents must ensure they risk of infection and spread “Instead, parents should
complete all details for step of the coronavirus. apply at their leisure and
one, two and three. “However, a few schools refrain from rushing to
Once all three steps are with isolated facilities are schools or walk-in centres,”
complete, parents will specified walk-in centres says Mabona.
receive an SMS with a as per the list of walk-in MEC for Education
reference number. centres. Panyaza Lesufi says:
This is to remind parents to “All schools will as a “So far, we are pleased
keep their login credentials safety precaution make with the success of the
safe for easy access during provisions for parents to online application system M273221SC27
the placement period. drop documents off at an and humbled by the
To ensure access to identified area at the school overwhelming response by
applicants who are unable gate, away from classrooms the people of Gauteng.
to apply from the comfort of and office space,” says “The process has provided
their homes and/or offices, GDE spokesperson Steven several cost-effective
the GDE has identified 34 Mabona. solutions.
walk-in centres in different Parents are reminded that “Automating services
areas where applicants will following the publication and moving away from
be assisted. of the amendments to the human intervention has
All district offices and Admissions Regulations and freed up manpower from
head office will also serve as the Feeder Zone Regulations other activities and enables
walk-in centres. in 2018, new admissions better utilisation of human
The district office in criteria was introduced. resources.
Springs is at The Avenues According to the new “I urge all parents and
shopping centre. admissions criteria, priority is guardians to use the online
The GDE says all walk-in given to applicants who live registration process and
centres have been deep- in the school’s feeder zone. apply during the specified
cleaned and sanitised and Parents should use the application period as no
Covid-19 protocols will be “Home” option to apply to a late applications will be
observed. school that covers their home accommodated.
All required documents address. “The Admissions Online
must be submitted within The admissions criteria is Application System is the
seven days of applying. linked to application options future.
This year, the department and ranked in the order “Let us all embrace it.”
is introducing online outlined as follows: The admissions portal is a
uploading of documents • Option 1: Home – the data-free system.
4 SPRINGS ADVERTISER / NEWS www.springsadvertiser.co.za \ Donderdag, 2 Julie, 2020
Help find these parents
The Springs and Kwa-Thema born November 1, 2014.
Child Welfare Society is looking • The father of Xolani
for the following biological Mahlangu, born January 23,
parents: 2007. The mother is dead.
• The father of Katlego Hope • Justice Sithole, the father
Mafosi, born July 4, 2003. The of Siphesihle Salmani, born
mother is dead and the father’s December 7, 2007, and
name is not known. Precious Salmani, born April 4,
• The parents of Thlokomelo 2003. The mother is dead.
Pitso, born March 9, 2008. The Contact Poppy Sanqela.
mother’s name is Dikeletso Pitso • The father of Nobuhle
and the father’s name is unknown. Zinhle Sweetness Zwane,
• The father of Vuyelwa Hope born November 14, 2004.
Sisusa, born November 23, 2006, Her mother, Noluthando Tuli
and Nyakallo Harry Sisusa, born Zwane, is dead.
August 21, 2005. Their mother, Contact Nomagugu Ndlovu.
Sweetness Sisusa, is dead. • The father of Daliwe Dali
• Sipho Enerst Gumbi, who is Phahlane, born December 20,
the father of Lerato Mbali Khoza, 2004. The mother, Francinah
born February 2, 2004. Phahlane, is dead.
• The mother of Kopo Junior • The father of Dimakatso
Nkambule, born September 12, Masangane, born December
2004, and Maletsatsi Masesi 18, 2004, and Xolani
Nkambule, born June 22, 2006. Masangane, born May 4,
Their mother is dead. 2012. Their mother, Lorriane
Contact Nana Sikhakhane. Ntombifuthi Masangane, is
• The father of Pule dead.
Matubatuba, born December 7, • Lawrence Ntambo, the
2009, Dintle Matubatuba, born father of Bongani Siyabonga
Silla and Piet Groenewald have been sharing their passions with each other for 61 years. September 20, 2013, and Selina Nqayi, born January 25, 2015.
Matubatuba, born November 11, The mother, Vuyokazi Cynthia
Groenewalds are inseparable
2015. He is known only as Vica Nqayi, is dead.
and their mother is dead. • The father of Mpho
• The father of Thabang Seturumane, born April 5,
Masemola, born October 8, 2005, 2014. The mother is Rebecca
and Tebogo Masemola, born Seturumane.
On June 13, Piet and Silla The couple has lived in Springs Springs Boxing Club regularly. December 8, 2009. The mother is Contact Fikile Sibeko.
Groenewald celebrated 61 years of since 1933 and still live in the same Piet is well known in the metal dead. • Charmaine Bodire
marriage. house. and steel industry in which he • The father of Lucky Sibiya, Sibanyoni, the mother of
Their grandson, Xanthe They have five children, 14 worked for many years. born June 13, 2011, Kenneth Thandeka Sibanyoni, born June
Groenewald, says the two grandchildren and 12 great- The couple is very supportive Sithole. The mother is dead. 8, 2007, and Delisile Sibanyoni,
are attached at the hip and do grandchildren. of each other, with Silla helping • The father of Rachel Sibiya, born November 21, 2012.
absolutely everything together. The Groenewalds are a proud Piet with his metal work, and Piet born August 25, 2015, Tobias Contact Joyce Xaba.
Piet is best friends with her sporting family, with all their sons chipping in to help Silla with her Sithole. The mother is dead. All social workers can be
brothers as well. being keen boxers who frequent the baking. • Tsholofelo Masango, who is contacted on 011 812 2345 or
the mother of Bandile Masango, 081 354 9652.
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at 10am on July 1. be looking for something the torching of their farm
A panel, consisting of new to read. holds the captain responsible
Shaleen Surtie-Richards (who Here’s a list of titles you for the tragedy that befell his
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van Achterbergh (who played Meet Adunni, a 14-year- Bernadine Evaristo
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Vian Singleton (who played is a downtrodden daughter, Britain as it has never been
the young Benjamin/Lukas in desperately missing her told. From Newcastle to
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director of Lefra, will lead the This is the story of Adunni’s pursuit of something - a shared past, an unexpected
discussion. education. Her search to find her louding future, a place to call home, somewhere
The session will be live voice. So that she can speak for herself to fit in, a lover, a missed mother, a lost
streamed from Lefra’s ‘cellar’. The bath scene which will be showcased during the discussion. and other girls. father, even just a touch of hope...
In addition to the discussions, The Authenticity Project by Clare The Boy From the Words by Harlan
there will also be short scenes send questions to info@lefra. equip the learners for the Pooley Coben
from the drama, such as com beforehand. exam.” Six strangers with one universal Thirty years ago, a child was found in
the bathing scene, Barta’s “During the live broadcast, Tickets are available to thing in common: their lives aren’t the New Jersey backwoods. He had been
acknowledgment and Lukas’s they will also have the chance schools at reduced tariffs for always what they make them out to be. living a feral existence, with no memory
moving monologue of who he to submit questions that may groups and bookings can be Julian Jessop is tired of hiding the deep of how he got there or even who he is.
really is. be answered, but we cannot done at www.itickets.co.za or loneliness he feels. So he begins The Everyone just calls him Wilde. Now
Swart says: “We will also guarantee that everyone’s www.lefra.com Authenticity Project - a small green a former soldier and security expert,
try to present the session as questions will be answered. Send an email to admin@ notebook containing the truth about his he lives off the grid, shunned by the
interactively as possible. “We would like to group lefra.com for more life. Leaving the notebook on a table in community - until they need him.
“Teachers are encouraged to questions in advance to best information. his neighbourhood cafe, Julian never A child has gone missing. With her
expects Monica, the owner, to track him family suspecting she’s just playing
down after finding it. Or that she’ll be a disappearing game, nobody seems
inspired to write down her own story. concerned except for criminal attorney
Presenting Shades of Broadway Little do they realise that such small acts
of honesty hold the power to impact all
those who discover the notebook and
Hester Crimstein. She contacts Wilde,
asking him to use his unique skills to
find the girl. But even he can find no
Lefra’s Cellar Concerts will be during such a production. change their lives completely. trace of her. When a human finger shows
presenting Shades of Broadway Shades of Broadway is suitable The Inn at Helsvlakte by Patricia up in the mail Wilde knows this is a race
on July 5 at 5pm. for audiences of all ages and will Schonstein against time to save the girl’s life and
Tickets are available at www. please both those who are well In the Karoo-like landscape of a expose the town’s dark secrets.
itickets.co.za versed in musicals, as well as mythical country beset with civil My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth
Shades of Broadway is a beginners to the genre. war, tarot cards are brandished and Russell
dramatic tribute to the Broadway It’s a show that shouldn’t bones swiftly turn to dust. Against Vanessa Wye was 15 years old when
greats and provides the audience be missed by those who love the backdrop of this arid place, Kitty she first had sex with her English
with an insightful view of life on the theatre and have always Cloete, the innkeeper’s wife, survives teacher. She is now 32 and in the storm
the musical theatre stage from the wondered what life is all about on her inner resources. Kitty is a skilled of allegations against powerful men in
artists’ perspective. on stage. equestrienne, wheelwright, blacksmith 2017, the teacher, Jacob Strane, has just
Hits include numbers from Tickets are only R70 per and talented harpist - none of which been accused of sexual abuse by another
some of the biggest Broadway household. shield her from an arranged marriage. former learner. Vanessa is horrified by
musicals in the world, ranging Due to the cheap ticket prices, And now, devastation at Helsvlakte. this news because she is quite certain
from Cabaret to Jesus Christ there is also a donation option if After State soldiers are ambushed by the relationship she had with Strane
Superstar, Joseph, Evita and fans want to book to help artists separatist guerillas, a critically injured wasn’t abuse. It was love. She’s sure of
many more. in South Africa. captain arrives at the inn. For the that. Forced to rethink her past, to revisit
It is linked to personal haunted man, whose face has been everything that happened, Vanessa has
stories and anecdotes from the Gregg Pettigrew will entertain disfigured in combat, the soulful music to redefine the great love story of her
experiences of the stage artists fans with is wide range of acting of Kitty’s harp becomes the elixir that life as rape. Now she must deal with the
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60-jarige skrik nie vir
Comrades nie
Teen die einde van verlede jaar het Marius
Jonker ingeskryf vir die 2020 Comrades
sodat hy sy eerste Comrades kon hardloop
vir sy 60ste verjaarsdag.
Gedurende 2015 het Jonker redelik
ernstig aan padwedlope begin deelneem
nadat hy met diabetes twee gediagnoseer is
in 2010.
Stelselmatig het die idee van Two
Oceans en Comrades begin vorm en met
sy inskrywings vir die twee wedlope teen
einde verlede jaar, het dit sy beslag gekry.
Tydens die grendeltydperk was mense
baie beperk gewees en Jonker het maar net
die 42km van die Mzansi Virtual Challenge
en Irene Jointeze se 48km virtuele wedloop
aangepak.
Dit was baie beperkend en met fase drie
se inwerkingtreding kon hy darem 5km en
21.1km Freedom Day Virtuele wedlope
afhandel as deel van sy voorbereiding.
Jonker het die 90km Comrades Virtual
Challenge aangepak en het dit binne 12
ure en 58 secondes voltooi, en sy virtuele
medalje ontvang.
Jonker is dankbaar vir sy Skepper, vir sy
gesondheid, krag en genade.
Vir sy eggenoot, Sonja, sê hy dankie vir
die ondersteuning en hulp, asook vir sy
familie en vriende.
Jonker sê hiersonder sou hy dit nie Marius Jonker is dankbaar vir sy vrou en
maklik kon doen nie. familie se ondersteuning.
Striders brave cold for Comrades
Members of the Striders
Athletics Club braved the
cold on June 14 for the first
Comrades virtual run.
Over 40 000 runners
worldwide took to the
road on the day and the
unprecedented event turned
out to be a great success.
Striders member Larissa Members of the Striders Athletics Club did not allow the cold
Donker says: “I love seeing winter temperatures to stop them from clocking in their best
family exercising together. times.
“People who have never
done anything before are tears, dedication and hard friends and even the world.
now taking to the streets. work that one needs to put in “The club congratulates
“You can never take away to train for the ultimate race. all who participated in this
from Comrades, the sweat, “This has united family, unique event.”
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Fernando Booysen is keeping
his eye on the wrestling prize
Johann Badenhorst
Email: johannb@caxton.co.za
Local wrestling sensation
Fernando Booysen sees a bright
future for himself in the sport, and
he has not allowed lockdown to
get in the way of the training he
needs to do to achieve his goals.
Last year, Fernando was the
proud recipient of the Gauteng
Sports Award for School Sport
Athlete and has represented his
school, Hoërskool Hugenote, in
many tournaments.
Booysen says he has been
training in his parents’garage
to maintain his fitness during
lockdown.
In order to keep his wrestling
skills sharp, he has been analysing
technical videos on the internet
and shadow wrestles whenever he
can.
Booysen’s wrestling career
began 10 years ago when he
tagged along with his friend on
a visit to the Brakpan Wrestling
Club, and immediately fell in love
with the sport.
He soon found he had a natural
ability for it and the rest is history.
American freestyle wrestler
Jordan Burroughs is Booysen’s
favourite wrestler and has
been his main inspiration for
many years, especially during
lockdown.
Booysen’s career has taken him Fernando grappling with Daiziel Detudamo at the freestyle wrestling Youth Olympic Games.
to many places around the world.
Last year, he competed in the himself in Tunisia at the Freestyle fifth place at the Youth Olympic “Wrestling is one of the greatest but also improves your mentality
Freestyle Wrestling World Cadet Wrestling African Cadet Games in Argentina. sports on the planet. and teaches you to have discipline.”
Championships, in Bulgaria, Championships, where he secured Booysen aims to eventually turn “It makes you stronger on so When he’s not in the ring,
where he finished in 12th position. an impressive third place. pro and aims to win an Olympic many levels. Booysen is an avid fisherman and
The same year he found In 2018, he wrestled his way to gold medal for his country. “It makes you physically stronger, enjoys rock climbing.
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