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A FRESH APPROACH TO LOCAL NEWS IN HAMMANSKRAAL30 oct 2014our community newspaper - ons gemeenskapskoerant - Ditaba tsa rona

Benny B Maluleka

Deputy Minister of Department of Communication (DoC) which used to be called Government Communications and Information Systems (GCIS) Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams is travelling around the provinces engaging with community media. In Gauteng province the meeting between DoC and community media was held at Power FM at Houghton this month. According to the Ndabeni- Abrahams was to discuss with different community media on how they can work together including the challenges they encounter.

The meeting was attended by different community media in Gauteng of print (newspapers) and electronic (radio). Some of the journalists shed their frustrations having

to work in inappropriate conditions. Some raise the concern of always having to be undermined because they are not the working for the public broadcaster SABC.

They said that when they attend government events they are sometimes denied interview while the SABC is given priority. One said that sometimes when they attend event government

officials would say that there is no media personnel when there are no mainstream broadcasters such as SABC and e-TV.Ndabeni-Abrahams said that such conditions need to change because community media are very important as they are the ones who know their communities better as they mostly reside in those areas they work for. She further criticized government officials who sometimes do not want to respond to interviews. Journalist must contact DoC if they are denied interviews because government officials need to account because the masses have voted for them said Ndabeni-Abrahams.

Dep Minister told journalist that they need to insure they provide their community with appropriate content and insure that they must not divide the community. She said that community media must always be relevant when doing their work and further stressed the need to unity those communities as they depend on community newspapers and radio for information and education. “Journalist must remember that community media are the voices of the voiceless” emphasized Ndabeni-Abrahams. Journalists from community radios complained about old equipments they have to use after they have been promised new ones and that have not been done till

to date. Responding to the question she said that DoC will engage with relevant stakeholders so that the issue could be resolved and promised to arrange another meeting so that solutions could be found or wayforward. Ndabeni-Stella said that there will no longer issue radio and television licenses saying they want to monitor the existing media as there are many problems at this institutions.Community media are expected to be given opportunities of advertising for different government department as most of the community members depend on community media such as radio and newspapers.

Some of the media practitioners raised concern that some of adverts such SASSA are sometimes advertised with mainstream newspapers such as Sunday Times. Most of the people who receive SASSA services cannot afford to purchase the newspaper and most of them are unemployed.Chairman of Power FM Given Mukhari encouraged media practitioners must be vigilant and insure that they provide quality services to their communities. Mukhari encouraged journalists to take their community media serous as he is also a product of ones. He also motivated them to insure that they provide content that is relevant to the community they broadcast or publish for. “Media must insure that they tell

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I College staff show the clothes they donated to the needy orphans from Munjo-Munjo (Frieda Mabye third form left)) in Mashimong.

South Africa and the world at large are experiencing an escalation in the number of orphans. This is either due to the high mortality rate as a result of accidents as well as terminal diseases. These children need to feel loved, cherished and nurtured. Frieda Mabye started Mujo-Mujo in 2012 after realizing that these children needed help as well as care. She therefore endeavored to take care of these children from her home and later bought a place for them in ward 21, block B. The said children come from different backgrounds in the Hammanskraal locality. Frieda said that she had had children of different age groups ever since she started from her home (Mashimong) and that her involvement with such children began when she was very young. She explained that she had to lead a family as a child and knows the problems and challenges that child headed families are faced with. “I grew up in one of the most violent families and I know how it feels”, she said.

She emphasized that it is diffi cult for a child to go to school, come back and do the household chores as well as ensure that there is food on the table. “Where would that come from”, she asked rhetorically. Frieda added that lack of food lead these children to drug abuse, theft and early sexual activities in girls to get what they need.

She reiterated that it is diffi cult to feed these mouths without outside help and that this is the time when she needs it most. They all have to walk their way to school, come back tired, help with some chores and go for their studies. The worst case scenario for these learners is the elements of nature. They have to walk their way to and from school in the

wind, rain, cold and the hot sun since the institution cannot afford transport fares.

She relayed that she keeps four boys in one bedroom that is also used as a kindergarten class during the day. She also has four girls who share the same bedroom. These children alter from primary to middle to high school in the area. Frieda added that she toils with a few personnel who are prepared to work on voluntary basis. She said in addition that her family also resides on the premises. “Hard as it is, I feel obliged and bound to share whatever I get with these children from the child support grant that I receive,” said Frieda. Frieda said that she used to collect food from the “food bank” in Marabastad (Pretoria) and was later stopped because some people allegedly collected food to sell. She said it was sad to be alone in the care of these children and that a mechanic did not repair her car but scrapped it. Frieda promised that she would soldier on with her passion and love for children as long as there are institutions like Blue Ribbon and I College who meet her half way in feeding and clothing these orphans. Frieda pleads with the community members and business to assist in making the dreams of these children come true. This Mujo manager said that she had applied for assistance of any kind to different government departments and hopes for the best. She can be contacted on 072 591 6667 for details and further information.

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environmentSANRAL taking care of the

The law requires SANRAL to comply with a range of measures to protect the environment and conserve natural resources, but the agency regards these as a minimum requirement.

SANRAL has a two-pronged approach, explains Environmental Manager Mpati Makoa.

We need to comply with the law, but we have our own, internally-driven programmes based on our core values, one of which is to take Care over what we do. We also borrow from international standards such as ISO 14001 which specifies the requirements of an environmental management system (EMS) for small to large organisations and is based on the Plan-Check-Do-Review-Improve cycle, calls for ‘continual improvement’ as a fundamental principle.

ResearchMuch of SANRAL’s research is aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. Initiatives include:

• Replacingtarwithasphalt,whichisbitumen-basedandmoreenvironmentallyfriendly. • Recyclingof roadconstructionmaterials.Aggregate,bitumenandasphaltdugupfromoldroadsisreworkedandusedwhentheyareupgraded,

reducing the need to transport new materials and for quarrying, which can often adversely affect the environment. •Usingsolarpanelsandmicrowindturbinestopowervariablemessagingsignsalertingroaduserstoproblemsahead.

Research extends beyond roads to adjacent reserve areas where SANRAL needs to establish the most sustainable way to conserve sensitive or threatenedvegetationspecies.AnexampleiscollaborationbetweenSANRALandNelsonMandelaMetropolitanUniversityonresearchtoestablishguidelines for conservation of the Fynbos Biome along the N2 road in the Eastern Cape.

Regulatory complianceSANRAL’s construction work is subject to government approval based on environmental impact assessment studies and the granting of permits to undertake specific activities. A number of approvals and permits are often required from different departments ranging from environmental affairs to water and forestry, agriculture and mineral resources, and from agencies, such as the SA Heritage Resources Agency.

SANRAL needs to start specific projects at specific times, and the permitting process is a critical factor in its timing. The agency is therefore

working with government departments to develop a more integrated approach to permitting and to optimise the process, says Makoa.

Skills developmentWith its eye on the future, SANRAL has partnered with the Department of Environmental Affairs to place two interns in the agency’s environment division under the Groen Sebenza Jobs Fund Partnership Project.

A former trainee who was sponsored by SANRAL to take her honours degree is now working in the agency’s environment division.

As a member of the World Road Association, SANRAL also benefits from participation in international environmental debate and keeps pace with latest developments.

In line with the “continual improvement” imperative, SANRAL undertakes

its own research in collaboration with academic and other institutions, consults with authorities to improve regulatory processes and participates in local and international forums and events. SANRAL and other key industry stakeholders are currently investigating and looking to adapt ‘Greenroads’ for use as an indicator for sustainable practices in South Africa’s road systems. This enables SANRAL to comfortably comply with legislative requirements, and to contribute to wider environmental and natural resource conservation issues, says Makoa.

SANRAL’s environmental management practices are monitored by its Risk Cluster which reports to the Board.

Alfred Moselakgomo, an Mpumalanga woman claiming to be a prophet, has vowed to destroy rats in Gauteng by a simple way: a prayer. Onicca Motau from Mmametlhake village outside Hammanskraal said she was shocked to learn that the Gauteng government has set aside R2.5m to fight the rodents.

“That’s a waste of money!” I can pray and within a week all those rats will be gone,” she said.

Motau said she was watching the news last week when she saw a report about the plan by the government to spend millions fighting the creatures.

“When I saw that I knew it was my responsibility. I have done it before and I can do it again,” she said. She claims she has also once helped her fellow villager who had problems with ants. “Big ants which had invaded her yard, including her entire house, and would not leave for months.“They had tried all the chemicals you can think of but their efforts were all in vain. They finally called me to pray and within a week, the ants were gone. I believe I am a God sent and I can move all those troubling rats in Gauteng as well,” said Motau.Gauteng,in the past lost battle against rats, as the more the province fought with the creatures, the more they fought back. The city said that in recent years, rodents had become a problem in areas such as Soweto, Diepsloot, Alexandra, the informal settlements and the inner-city in overcrowded and hijacked buildings, as well as households that were not managing their domestic waste and litter properly.

By Glacier Nkhwashu

A case of fraud against a former intelligence policeman who attempted to steal over a million rand using fake documents has been postponed until 4 December for further investigations.

The ex-cop Jack Mathiva ,40, and his partner in crime Doreen Thamage 28 were each granted R2000 bail in

the Tzaneen Magistrate court on Monday. The two were arrested a week ago for attempting to steal more than R1.2 million in Tzaneen, Limpopo. They planned to steal the money from a Cape Town businessman's account. The Limpopo police confirmed that the two was with another unknown man when they approached - a manager of Nedbank at the Tzaneen Crossing with the aim to transfer the money to two different accounts. At the time of their arrest, the Limpopo provincial police spokesman Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said the woman suspect was in

possession of the account holders fake identity document claiming that she had signing powers. "Without making the suspects aware, the manager contacted the account holder who informed him that it was fraudulent transaction. " The police were contacted immediately and the two suspects were arrested at the scene. "The third accomplice escaped."

Alfred Moselakgomo, the principal of a Matric pupil who died while collecting wood for Zion Christian Church in Mpumalanga, has encouraged his class of 2014 to do the exams in remembrance of their late friend.

“Very soon we will be sitting for the fi nal exams and I urge you to dedicate the exams to him, pass for him,” said Mabothe

high school principal..

He was speaking today at the memorial service of Piet Maunatlala, a Grade12 pupil who drowned last Wednesday after falling into a ditch near Hammanskraal.Maunatlala’s uncle, John Langa told the congregation at the memorial that his family had accepted that his nephew’s death was God’s will. “As a family, we don’t suspect any foul play and regard what happened as a terrible tragedy,” he said. “We also don’t buy allegations that

Piet may have been shoved into the ditch,” he said.Piet was among about 20 members of Phake ZCC members who had gone to the bush to collect fi re-wood to use at church. A church member, who asked not to be named, said after collecting the bulk of the woods, some members remained behind while Piet and others continued collecting more fi re woods.“We had divided ourselves into two parts, others went back to church to drop fi re wood while others continued chopping trees,” said the member. “He, together with some members tried to collect water in the nearby ditch when he slipped and fell,” he said. He was pulled down by the water and was found two hours later following a frantic search by the church members and the police.Maunatlala family refused to comment, saying they don’t want the story to appear in media. Piet was buried at his village of Phake outside Hammanskraal.

By Glacier Nkhwashu

A case of fraud against a former intelligence policeman who attempted to steal over a million rand using fake documents has been postponed until 4 December for further investigations.

The ex-cop Jack Mathiva ,40, and his partner in crime Doreen Thamage 28 were each granted R2000 bail in

the Tzaneen Magistrate court on Monday. The two were arrested a week ago for attempting to steal more than R1.2 million in Tzaneen, Limpopo. They planned to steal the money from a Cape Town businessman's account. The Limpopo police confirmed that the two was with another unknown man when they approached - a manager of Nedbank at the Tzaneen Crossing with the aim to transfer the money to two different accounts. At the time of their arrest, the Limpopo provincial police spokesman Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said the woman suspect was in

possession of the account holders fake identity document claiming that she had signing powers. "Without making the suspects aware, the manager contacted the account holder who informed him that it was fraudulent transaction. " The police were contacted immediately and the two suspects were arrested at the scene. "The third accomplice escaped."

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Mrs.Magano D.L. (left) introduced her personal assistant Ms. Phenyo Seloane (right) at Jubilee hospital open day. Pictures: Sebushane Moobi

By Sebushane Moobi

Negative talks and destructive criticism have all been surrounding the local Jubilee hospital in Temba near Hammanskraal. Some of the community members that use the institution have a negative attitude and tell bad stories about it. All these range from allegations of bad treatment from staff as well as their non-commitment to their jobs. The said negatives were clarifi ed and steps to be taken was also outlined to remedy the situation.

The staff at the institution recited the major points to always be remembered, as follows: infection control, cleanliness, safety, availability

of resources, patient waiting time etc. The master of ceremonies emphasized the motto of the department as envisaged by the minister of health “long and healthy life for all South Africans”. The attendants at the feast were urged to have a positive attitude in a negative situation. It was further said that the department of health and its staff should work towards improvement of service to the people. It was added that destructive criticism would always be part of every work place and has to be turned into positivity.Mrs. Magano, the CEO (Chief Executive Offi cer) fi rst embarked on the history of the Jubilee hospital with missionaries in 1955. She mentioned the Barnard family that played a pivotal role towards good health of the people of Moretele. On the other hand, the offi cer stated that the missionaries had a building that was used for church services (chapel) that is still used by the staff for intermittent prayers. The offi cer stated that the hospital began with training of nursing staff in 1972.The hospital at present has a staff of 152 nurses with 38 doctors who alternate

between day and night shifts. She emphasized that the number may look big but that these doctors also have to be off work and take leave. This institution also has 13 specialist trained nurse included in the 152. Magano sadly voiced that they serve an unsure population (referring to statistics) as some of the patients are from the North-west when others are from Gauteng and Mpumalanga.

She responded that the patients wait for very long hours because the hospital is overloaded.She further explained that the department allows a patient to be held for up to three days before transfer but wait longer than the stipulated time because they have to wait for an available bed at George Mokgari hospital. She also stated that Jubilee hospital does not handle renal failure and such patients are to be transferred to George Mokgari which is also overloaded. She further shared that death during birth mostly happens to people with HIV related illnesses. She added that they have 130 adverse events of death that are still under investigation.Magano said that people should use the suggestions and complaints box to lodge their complaints which would also help them do better. She informed the attendants that the budget for the institution stands at 258 million rand of which 190 million goes to salaries, 30 million for HIV/AIDS and 7.3 million utilized in maintenance. The offi cer urged the staff and community members to understand the challenges that the hospital is facing with reference to 2011 where some media termed it a “horror hospital” after fi ve babies died. She concluded that they intend converting the mortuary into a cool room due to high mortality rate. She concluded that the institution and staff is prepared to go all out to serve the community even during the bad times.

Infecti on control team entertaining the audience at the Jubilee hospital open day functi on. Pic : Sebushane Moobi

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The Church called the elderly people, pre-pared a special lunch and gave them gifts. The message was to appreciate the pillars of the church and to unlock the season of giving.“We believe that you start at home to do a good thing, we started with our mothers and grandmothers,” said Pastor Oupa Nkwana.

Seeing your child stressed and fearful is daunti ng, even for the strongest among us. As parents we need to remember that if we are happy and stress-free, our children will be happy and stress-free. During the Matric exams, your job as a parent is to achieve a balance between being too anxious and too relaxed. Therefore, your child’s stress and your own stress should be m anaged in a healthy way. In doing so, you will be helping your child to learn and concentrate at an opti mal level.

10 ti ps for Mom to ease the process:

1. Remember that although Matric exams are important, your child’s whole life does not depend on them, although it may feel like it at the time.

2. Listen to your child’s concerns and reassure him or her. Tell your child that you believe in his or her capability.

3. Be patient and understanding by showing him or her as much support as possible.

4. Make sure that “brain food” like fresh fruit is readily available. Try to limit the intake of coffee and sugar.

5. Encourage your child to take regular breaks and to occupy these breaks with some form of exercise: for example, taking the dog for a walk.

6. Provide him or her with practical support: for example, silence and a private place to study.

7. Encourage your Matric to get enough sleep in order for the brain to be able to

function optimally.

8. Reduce daily pressures, by, for example, reducing daily chores in and around the house.

9. Encourage positive thinking. Make your child believe “I can.”

10. Remember to celebrate the results.

As a parent you should be involved, but not too involved. You should set limits, but allow freedom. Encourage excellence, but do not expect perfecti on.

By Lizeth KotzeYou are stressed, panicked and fi lled with anxiety about the Matric exams, and you are not even writi ng them - your child is.

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By Sebushane Moobi

A 44 year old lady lives to regret the ills of her past as if she brought it upon herself. Dikeledi Ntsomang, a resident of Ruigtesloot near Lebotloane told Hammanskraal News that she was raped in her early childhood and had since lived in denial. She stated that her life went on well after the ordeal, when she was rape by her uncle.

She explained that she was brought up in a very extensive family of twelve young girls and nine boys. She then

told her husband sixteen years after their marriage. She said that her married life took a bitter turn after she told her husband about the incident.

Dikeledi said that she could not help it when her husband touched her and she felt the touch of her diabolic uncle. She said that the smell of her husband also changed to that of the perpetrator and that was enough to nauseate her. This mother of three boys (19, 17 and 4) said that she also remembered how her uncle entered the only girls’ bedroom to force himself on her. She explained that she was only eleven at the time. Dikeledi relayed that the uncle always praised her beauty and how good she was with her pots. She further said that he would advise the other girls to go on errands, with rape in mind. “We would not dare say a word to our parents when they came back at month end as we were afraid of being beaten and we thought it was normal,” mentioned Dikeledi.

The victim stated that her husband started going elsewhere for his sexual satisfaction and that added fuel to the fire after she had noted. She explained that he had changed drastically and would not even eat at home and sometimes come back home only to change his clothes.

Dikeledi said that she felt bad and angry with herself and decided to go back to her parents home with the thought of leaving the children at home with their father. “I was sad, angry, hurt, blamed everyone, no love, but the history in me that sang its sad song”, wept Dikeledi. On the other hand, I blamed myself for breaking thenews to my husband. She acknowledged that anger and frustration chased her out of her house without even looking back at the welfare of her children.

Pastor Nicholas Montshe (Ruigtesloot) confirmed that he had had numerous intervention sessions with Dikeledi. He told Hammanskraal News that he insisted that she talked about the ordeal so that it could help her heal the open wound. He relayed that he had come across such cases in his ministry and explained that what happened to Dikeledi was reserved in her sub-conscious mind.

Pastor Nick stated that the length of time taken to trigger the sad memory is not of essence but the results. He stated that he is positive that truly desperate times call for desperate measures and called for victims and survivors of all gender and age to break the silence. The clergy concluded in advising everyone to guard themselves against this emotional experience.

Mrs. Mapula Mahlangu, a social worker at Jubilee hospital telephonically responded that such things do happen and that such cases need psychological attention. She acknowledged that the input and involvement of the pastor as well as the victim’s speaking about the problem is a step in the right direction.

She concluded in saying that the issue had long been suppressed and advised that the persons who have the same trauma go for counseling without any delay.

Dikeledi Ntsomang in a sad mood after telling the truth about her childhood ordeal. Picture: Sebushane Moobi

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Sport30 OCT 2014

By Roedolf Walker

Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa was shot in Vosloorus on Sunday 26 October. Tragically, the soccer player was tragically declared dead upon his arrival at hospital.

Seven people were reportedly in the house of Senzo Meyiwa’s girlfriend, Kelly Khumalo, at around 20:00 when two suspects entered the

house while a third waited outside. Meyiwa was shot protecting Khumalo from what appears to have been a botched robbery. He was shot in the upper body, with the suspects fi ring fi rst at him and then discharging two more shots randomly in the house. The suspects used a .38 revolver, so no casings were recovered from the scene All three suspects fl ed the scene. No arrests have been made to date, but investigations are ongoing.

The police have offered a reward of up to R250 000 for information that could lead to the successful arrest of the suspects. According to Pirates chairman Irvin Khoza, “This is a sad loss whichever way you look at it – for Senzo’s family, his extended family, Orlando Pirates and the nation.” Khoza also made the statement on Monday 27 October that Meyiwa’s number will be permanently retired in honour of the contribution he made to the Pirates team. Therefore, no-one will ever wear Meyiwa’s number 1 again.

“He is irreplaceable,” said Khoza. Bafana coach Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba gave an emotional tribute to Meyiwa, lauding his contribution to the

national team. He said that Meyiwa would be missed not only for his goal-saving ability, but also for his contribution to a positive team. “Senzo was a kind person. He was a leader and peace-maker in the camp,” said Shakes Mashaba.

By Karabo mahome

Football is the best language used around Tshwane. A few months ago when HALFA and other SAFA development leagues ended, it was very devastating and painful, as some got promotion while others got nothing.

Temba stadium was full of different team from various leagues of HALFA and castle as part of a development that was implemented by SAFA. However the current

league of HALFA has come up with some decisions that might affect the whole league and some players who still wish to play football. SAFA has currently announced that all development sectors of soccer must make sure that each team has more under 21 players than senior players.However some of the players are not happy about these rules as they affect them. One of the senior players in Leboneng fc stressed to Hammanskraal news that he is not happy about rules that shut them out. We also need senior players and we feel that we should have been accommodated, although there is nothing much we can do about it as the rules states very clear that only 6 players must be under 21 while the remaining number can be over the age. Compared to senior players who show the dedication and hard work at training, Matjila said based on the performance on Saturday afternoon

in Temba stadium where they managed to win one game and the other play draw he is confi dent that they can do better that last season where they managed to score only few goals. I was very happy with the performance as these boys showed hunger and commitment. Hamitown royals f.c that has been launched currently fi nd themselves playing against the ever hardworking boys of Tshibogang lebone known as pace setters from Tsibogang lebone showed no mercy to the upcoming team of Hammanskraal known as Hamitown royals f.c.it was a game to watch as both teams didn’t know about each other when they came into the game Tsibogang lebone took the lead through the ever hardworking captain Tina Baloyi who made sure that he leads by example. As Hamitown tried by all means to come back to the game they couldn’t match the standard of the Tsibogang lebone - it was 5-0 when these teams went to interval. After the interval it seemed as if Hamitown got their foot right when they scored from the penalty spot. However that didn’t stop the visitors to score more goals as Tina Baloyi made sure that he gets hat trick together with Tumelo Seritsana while the game ended in 9-1 after full time. The coach of Hamitown said :”I’m very proud of my boys as this team does not even have three months together. Its only now that we trying to get our feet and right combination, yes we lost but I believe my boys has learnt one or two things from these games.”

However Temba f.c managed to a secure win against Sosh all-stars by 2-1.although Temba f.c didn’t show any respect to the visitors who played good football. Temba f.c capitalized on the errors done by the visitor’s goal in the fi rst half before going to interval with 1-0 lead thou the visitors showed some life thou Temba f.c were too strong for them. A game everyone was waiting for then began with the experienced Temba showed no respect to the visitors who thought they can do as they like in the game that ended in 1 all draw after full time.

Thabang of Hamitown r oyal’s f.c on the ball. Pic by Karabo mahome