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HEATHER WALKER “Everyone is concerned that 50 citizens are murdered in South Africa every day, but not as many seem worried that 36 die daily in accidents.”
This was the view of Ronnie Napier, chairman of the South African Insurance Association (Saia), who was speaking at the Wanderers Club in Illovo.
He pointed out that vehicle accidents constituted 70 percent of short-term insurance claims.
And 90 percent of these were preceded by a traffi c offence, such as driving drunk or driving without a licence.
“In this way high accident rates are related to high crime rates. A law-abiding culture is lacking in this country.”
“Our efforts in combating vehicle crime have helped to halve it since 2002. But motor insurance still represents the highest cost of claims to the short-term insurance industry.”
Addressing the link between lawlessness and road safety is one of the aims of the Randburg alcohol testing centre.
It was opened last year as a joint project of Saia, Business Against Crime South Africa (Bacsa) and Metro police.
Bacsa project manager Lorinda Nel explained, “The Drager machines used to test drunk driving at the centre give immediate results, where previously you could wait 18 months.
“This allows for a more effi cient judicial process.
“The large numbers of unlicensed or illegally licensed drivers on our roads also contribute to the high accident rate.
Collision course
“Because of system backlogs many people become desperate and frustrated, leading to illegally obtained licences.
“Bacsa is working with
government to make it quicker and easier to legally obtain learner and driver’s licences.”
Retail Motor Industry organisation chief executive
Jeff Osborne added, “For many years we have been lobbying for a compulsory annual roadworthy test for vehicles.
“We feel this is vital in preventing
accidents, as many vehicles on our roads are poorly maintained and haven’t undergone a safety check since purchase.”
A familiar scene... A Metro police offi cer surveys the scene of a collision between this black BMW and a taxi at the corner of Waterfall Road and Jan Smuts Avenue in Craighall Park. Seven people, including the driver of the taxi, were injured in the collision, while the BMW driver emerged unscathed.
Road accidents cause up to 36 deaths a day
2 • Week ending 28 May 2010 • ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE POLICE UPDATEParkview police - 011-486-5000 Rosebank police - 011-778-4720 Hillbrow police - 011-488-6511 Norwood police - 011-483-4621 Bramley police - 011-445-4114
Send details of security and crime-related meetings to [email protected]
DOMESTIC WORKERS WATCH Hurlingham area meets at Rosebank
Union Church on 25 May at 10am. Saxonwold, Parkwood and Forest Town
meet at the Military History Museum, Saxonwold on 25 May at noon.
Dunkeld, Illovo, Inanda, Birdhaven and Melrose areas meet at Wendy Machanik’s offi ces, Oxford Road, Melrose on 25 May at 2pm.
Parktown North meets at the Methodist Church, 7th Avenue on 26 May at noon.
Parkview, Greenside and Greenside East meet at St Columba’s Church, Lurgan Road, Parkview on 28 May at 10am.
Craigpark meets at the Wesleyan Church, corner of Beaufort Avenue and Norfolk Road on 28 May at noon.
Norwood precinct meets at the Norwood police station barracks, Iris Road, on 29 May at 2pm.
Details: 082-461-6968.
GAZETTE REPORTERParkview police arrested a 25-year-old man for housebreaking.
The suspect broke into a house in Parkview but was seen by a security guard, so he fl ed. The guard informed the owner.
When the owner arrived on the scene she noticed that her bedroom window was smashed and her right takkie was missing, replaced by another that didn’t belong to her.
The suspect was later arrested wearing the missing takkie.
Shoe on the wrong foot
GAZETTE REPORTERHard work by warrant offi cers Malusi Maila and Grace Rikhotso from Rosebank police resulted in two convictions last week.
Three suspects involved in a house robbery were sentenced to 15 years imprisonment each, and a fourth suspect to three years. A suspect in a reckless and negligent driving case was fi ned R20 000 or three years imprisonment.
Sent to prison
Crime Watch
HEATHER WALKERA number of double cab bakkies have been stolen from the Rosebank police precinct in the last two months.
Rosebank police spokesman, Sergeant Bongi Mdletshe said, “Most of these vehicles were parked in the street or at shopping centres. The latest incident occurred in Parkwood. “Some attempted thefts were also reported after owners found their car dashboards or doors damaged where the thieves were searching for a tracking device. We believe this is the work of a syndicate and are following up several leads.”
He advised owners of double cab bakkies to
take the following precautions: Equip your vehicle with an anti-theft
device. When making deliveries, assign
two employees so that one can wait in the car.
Arrange for secure parking beforehand. Don’t allow passers-by to look after your
vehicle. Never leave the car unlocked, even if away
for just a minute.Mdletshe asked anyone with information
on these thefts to contact the Rosebank police station on 011-778-4700.
Bakkie thieves on the prowl
AMANDA WATSONA taxi ride turned into a night of terror for a woman.
“When she alighted from the taxi at the corner of Louis Botha Avenue and Athol Street, she saw a vehicle with fl ashing hazard lights,” said Norwood police spokesman Captain Phillip Maganedisa. “A man appeared with a fi rearm and took her to the vehicle. A second man climbed out and she was forced into the vehicle. She was driven to an unknown location and locked in a room.”
As the woman tried to call her boyfriend on her cellphone one of the men came in and she was prevented from doing so. The two men raped her and later dropped off at Eastgate shopping centre. One of the men is of average to slim build in his 30s. “He is tall with a light complexion and speaks Zulu,” added Maganedisa.
No visible scars or tattoos were noticed.If anyone has information with regards
to this incident or the whereabouts of this individual please contact Sergeant Happy Taunyane 074-698-4304, or SMS your anonymous crime tip-off to 32211 at R1 or visit www.crimeline.co.za
Police hunt for rape suspect
Norwood police believe this man could help with a rape investigation.
Bakkies similar to this one are being targeted in the area.
Caught in the actGAZETTE REPORTERLast week Norwood police made 72 arrests for: theft (4), assault common (2), loitering (3), possession of suspected stolen property (2), intimidation and crimen injuria (1), malicious damage to property (1), illegal immigrants (37), shoplifting (1), fraud (3), domestic violence (1), common robbery (4), drinking and driving (1), reckless and negligent driving (1), drinking in public (4), business break-in (1), warrant of arrest for drunk driving (1), housebreaking and theft (3) and theft out of motor vehicle (1).
Meanwhile Parkview police made 111 arrests for: loitering (12), illegal immigrants (60), malicious damage to property (1), house robbery (8), theft (4), theft out of motor vehicle (1), driving under the infl uence (3), drinking in public (4), possession of fraudulent identity documents (3), assault common (3), drunkeness (1), reckless and negligent driving (1), business robbery (6), intimidation (1), fraud (1), possession of dagga (1) and crimen injuria (1).
Rosebank and Hillbrow police arrests were unavailable at time of going to press.
Parkview police arrested two Zimbabwean suspects in connection with a robbery at Doppio Zero restaurant in Greenside earlier this month.
Acting on a tip-off, the police offi cers arrested a 28-year-old employee of Doppio Zero while she was at work. They later arrested her 22-year-old boyfriend at his home in Hillbrow.
Robbers nabbed
ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE • Week ending 28 May 2010 • 3NEWS
HEATHER WALKERStef’s Circle at the intersection of Chester and Dorset roads has solved certain traffi c problems, but some residents are concerned it causes others.
Traffi c now appears to be diverted through lower Parkwood and Greenside East due to the back-up at the circle.
Previously quiet suburban streets – Dee Street, Donegal Avenue, Denbigh, Cardiff, and Dorset roads now carry volumes of traffi c far in excess of those prior to the circle’s installation. Several residents feel that this circle is the direct cause of increased traffi c.
“A traffi c impact study undertaken prior to implementation of the circle did not take into account residents’ concerns since they were not consulted at the time. A closer look at ward maps reveals that this intersection actually falls within Ward 87 and I, as the ward councillor, was not consulted either,” argued Sharon
Sabbagh.She added that Donegal Avenue was
near at least four schools and on many occasions pupils experienced great diffi culty in crossing the road due to the speed of motorists.
The intersection of Denbigh and Dorset roads has become another danger spot. Motorists speeding along the curve of Dorset Road are unable to see cars pulling off from the stop street in Denbigh Road, resulting in numerous collisions.
A resident on the corner reported that cars regularly crashed into her wall after swerving to avoid accidents at the blind spot. She was concerned that one day there could be a fatal accident.
Councillor Marcelle Ravid, whose ward includes Parkwood, said she was aware of the problems and was investigating various solutions.
Circle danger zoneA car crossing the intersection of Dorset and Denbigh roads cannot be seen by motorists speeding around the curve.
Greenside to be truck freeKATE HENRYGreenside will be truck free from now on.
But it took complaints from residents, businesses and an accident in Rosebank for it to happen.
Less than a month after the story broke about trucks rat-running through the suburb from the Standard Bank development in Rosebank, (Get off our roads, Gazette, week ending April 30) they were at it again.
Previously found speeding along the residential roads, ignoring stop signs and littering debris on their way, residents and business owners spotted the trucks using Gleneagles Road in Greenside as a thoroughfare and were worried it would start again.
Lyn Williams, who works in Rosebank near the site, was just as unhappy, “Apart from the dreadful dust and vibrations that sometimes feel like an earthquake, the traffi c has become a problem with the trucks around. They ignore the red traffi c lights in Baker Street and seem to think they own the road.”
Williams added that a woman had been knocked down in Baker Street by one of the trucks.
Stewart Shaw-Taylor of Standard Bank sprang into action when he heard the latest batch of complaints.
“We have instructed the contractor to refrain from transporting spoil to the Waterval dump site,” he said.
“This is a permanent instruction. Unless redirected by ourselves, the trucks will transport spoil to the Crown Mines site for dumping with a small quantity of spoil delivered to the Gautrain station site in Rosebank.
“We regret the accident that occurred earlier this week in Rosebank and advise that this will be fully investigated by the appropriate authorities. We are saddened by the event and wish her well in her recovery,” Shaw-Taylor added
Report bad driving or truck spillage (with registration number) to 0860-555-999.
Trucks make their way out of the Standard Bank Development in Rosebank.
Residents called to gatherGAZETTE REPORTERResidents of Parkview, Lower Houghton and Melrose are invited to the following annual general meetings:
26 May: Lower Houghton Residents Association at the Killarney Country Club, 5th Street, Houghton at 6.30pm. The Houghton Golf Course development, unwanted developments and improvement of major intersections will be some of the
topics discussed. Phone 011-607-8110.
26 May: The Parkview Residents Association (with Greenside East) at Parkview junior school, Selkirk Avenue at 6.15pm. Phone 082-820-8437.
1 June: Melrose Ratepayers Association at the Melrose bowling club, 18 Venus Street, Melrose Estate at 8pm. Phone 011-442-7509.
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Imagine short-paying your municipal account and explaining that you are withholding a rates portion because the street lights are not working.
The local authority will simply cut your electricity.
But what a powerful and peaceful way of demonstration this would be; cut the hand that keeps the troughs full and government will react quickly to give paying citizens the world class service they deserve.
This is according to Thomas Mares, responding to the editorial in which we asked whether it was advisable for communities to nag the municipality until their problems were addressed, or adopt a do-it-yourself approach.
Mares said it was interesting to note that quality service delivery was being withheld from communities traditionally able to pay.
He urged these communities to fi nd a way and will to withhold rates if services were not world
class.Nonetheless, the responses
were a bag of mixed fortunes. Rosemary Fowkes in particular
said she could not believe there were adults who didn’t see the need for laws and regulations, or the reason they must be obeyed by everyone.
This explained a few things, she said, ‘For instance, why
taxi drivers feel justifi ed in ignoring traffi c r e g u l a t i o n s despite being aware that this action imperils their passengers and other road users, and why some property
owners feel no compunction to build without permission although they know this will impact on everyone.’
But the fact remains; with quality service delivery, and somewhere between these views and willingness from politicians, Joburg could become what Mayor Amos Masondo has dreamt of for years: a world class African City.
Not too late for Jozi to be world class
GAZETTE REPORTERResidents have less than six weeks to apply for free pet permits.
According to Nkosinathi Nkabinde, spokesman for the City of Joburg, the by-law pertaining to dogs states:
no person may keep more than two dogs over the age of six months at a dwelling unit;
a maximum of four dogs is allowed at premises with more than one dwelling;
six dogs may be kept on an agricultural property;
exceptions are made for pet shops, kennels, veterinary clinics and owners of guide dogs.
The same by-law and restrictions apply to cats.
Fines of R1 000 will be issued to those who violate this by-law. Residents wanting to keep more than the prescribed number of dogs or cats can apply for a permit in writing or go to the nearest environmental health unit.
While currently free, a R485 fee will apply from 1 July.
Residents who apply for a permit are required to place a clearly visible sign on their premises to inform the public about the application.
Objections can be lodged in writing to
the applicant who is obliged to present this to city council with a sworn affi davit whether or not an objection has been received.
Applications will be considered following an investigation from an environmental health practitioner.
Did you know? No person may keep a dog that barks,
whimpers or howls to the extent that it causes a disturbance or nuisance.
Dogs may not be brought into public spaces if they are wild, dangerous, chase people or vehicles, are on heat or are not on a leash.
People may not incite a dog against a person, animal or bird, provoke, harass or tease a dog or cause stress to a dog.
City offi cials have the authority to take animals into custody if they are being ill-treated, causing a nuisance, suffer from an infectious disease or roam the streets without their owners.
Such animals will be taken to a city pound. If not claimed within four days (96 hours) such animals may be sold or destroyed.
Details: www.joburg.org.za or 011-375-5555.
Apply now for pet permits
Homeowners will have to pay to keep extra pets thanks to the new by-law.
The City of Joburg Health Department will embark on the second phase of the Polio and Vitamin A immunisationcampaign until 28 May.
The campaign targets children under fi ve who will be given their second dose of the polio vaccine and Vitamin A supplements.
Health workers will visit day care centres and crèches throughout the city.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to take their children to the nearest clinic and are also urged to sign consent forms for children to be immunised.
Details: www.joburg.org.za
Vaccinatechildren
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ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE • Week ending 28 May 2010 • 5NEWS
GAZETTE REPORTERBelow is the progress of the various Gautrain construction sites in the area.
Emergency shaft E2 (The Wilds, Houghton)Construction activities within the safe haven and technical rooms located at the bottom of this shaft are ongoing.
Emergency shaft E3 (Riviera) and E4 (Houghton)Shaft construction works and the head house structures on the surface are substantially complete, with fi nishing works in progress.
Mechanical and electrical (M&E) installations are ongoing. Being shallow shafts with direct access to the surface, there are no safe havens.
Rosebank station Backfi lling of the roof slab over the station box is approaching completion.
Preparations are underway for the reinstatement of Oxford Road above the station structure. Within the station itself, internal brickwork and plastering at the concourse and platform areas are substantially complete.
Wall tiling at concourse level is well advanced. Painting and fi nishing works are in progress and fl oor tiling has commenced. M&E works, including escalator installation,
are ongoing. At the parkade structure, construction
of the fi rst level deck is ongoing, as are the installation of surface beds and kerbing on the ground fl oor level.
Emergency shaft E5 (Dunkeld) and E6Construction of the safe haven and technical rooms located at the bottom of the shafts are ongoing.
OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA) stationCivil construction works are complete along the entire airport link, which includes eleven bridges, three viaducts and a number of other structures, including the platforms for a future station at Modderfontein.
Trackworks and associated railway infrastructure are complete, with this section of the route operational. Trial runs along this section are ongoing.
The ORTIA station concourse is located at the eastern end of viaduct 15 and is directly linked to the departures level of the adjacent new central terminal building.
This station is complete, with only some minor road reinstatements and removal of the construction site establishment to be attended to.
Details: Toll-free 0800-42887246 or www.gautrain.co.za
Airport route almost ready
Cut and cover section towards the northern drill and blast tunnel that leads to Sandton station.
Aerial view of viaduct 15 and the Gautrain station at OR Tambo International Airport station.
6 • Week ending 28 May 2010 • ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE NEWS
AMANDA WATSONCity council is determined to take back its pavements.
This emerged at a meeting between business and city council at the Norwood police station.
“It’s going to happen citywide,” warned Earl Stoles of the City Safety Programme (CSP).
He was referring specifi cally to encroachment, where businesses placed goods for sale on the pavement, or in the case of restaurants, tables and chairs.
He noted that Norwood, Orange Grove, Parkhurst, Melville and Greenside were among the geographical focus areas, which meant that
particular attention was paid to the suburbs in terms of service delivery, crime and grime, and by-law enforcement.
In terms of encroachment Grant Avenue in Norwood was a particular problem with its large number of restaurants. “Only one company has authority to encroach on the pavement,” Stoles said.
“While I was doing the survey, I was approached by eight people who complained about having to walk in the street.
“One was a woman pushing a baby in a pram. If she was hit by a car, it would have made the municipality liable because we are not enforcing by-laws.”
An obviously frustrated Dimi Georgiou of the local Spar
said his encroachment permit application had been in for three years, with no response from city council.
“I’ve spent a lot of money getting the application in, what will it take to get it done? By-law enforcement has to be across the board.
“Hawkers have no fear, they can do as they please but, because we are easy to fi nd, we have to toe the line,” said Georgiou.
This and other issues were raised, and Stoles replied that these could be raised at a monthly meeting held at the Norwood police station.
Details: Earl Stoles 083-756-3135 or [email protected]
Pavement crackdown
Earl Stoles shows a slide of a sleeping car guard.
HEATHER WALKERThere’s good news and bad news in the tale of Upper Houghton’s dodgy pavements (Mind the gap, week ending 14 May).
The good news is that Joburg Roads Agency (JRA) acted promptly on its promise to replace the 39 missing manhole covers. Within a week JRA offi cials reported the job complete.
The bad news is that only half the job was done. Margi Marchant and Jane Henderson of the Upper Houghton Residents Association (UHRA) found that only 18 were attended to.
“We are very grateful for this, but the remaining 21 holes are still a risk to pedestrians and particularly school pupils,” said Marchant.
JRA spokesman Thulani Makhubela said he would fi nd out from the team why the work was incomplete. “There are many possible reasons for this. Some of the manholes could belong to other entities such as Joburg Water, Eskom or eGoli gas, in which case we might not have the correct size in stock to fi t them. If so, we will pass on the request to the relevant parties.”
Filling in the gaps
Jane Henderson looks into the dangerous hole created by a missing manhole cover.
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NIE CELEForeigners who receive traffi c fi nes in Joburg will soon fi nd themselves paying on the spot or languishing in jail, if city council’s plan comes together.
Elgina Ndhlovu, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Public Safety said city council planned to implement the campaign against foreign drivers before the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
“It has become impossible to collect fi nes from people with no fi xed address,” said Ndhlovu.
“Metro police lost R122 million because of the new Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffi c Offences Act (Aarto) that came into effect this year because the act allows motorists to contest fi nes in court and gives them discounts when they pay their fi nes within 30 days.
“We are planning to launch the spot fi nes soon.
“People need to start paying their traffi c fi nes and change their behaviour on the road.’’
Ndhlovu also announced that Metro police collected at least R20 million per month in traffi c fi nes.
She was quick to warn other defaulting drivers to pay their fi nes.
“Some drivers owe as much as R10 000 each in fi nes yet they drive freely on our roads.’’
Meanwhile Edna Mamonyane, Metro police spokesman has since
Traffi c spot fi nes loom
told the Gazette that under normal circumstances if any foreign nationals were caught driving on
the wrong side of the law and had no fi xed address, culprits would be escorted to the nearest police
station where they would have to pay the fi ne immediately.
A Joburg Metro police offi cer takes details from a woman at the scene of an accident.
NIE CELEWhile every sector in the country claims it’s ready for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, Joburg’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) has warned hotels to comply with city council’s fi re safety bylaws.
These include servicing emergency equipment, installing a sprinkler system and having clear signage in the event of evacuation due to fi re.
EMS spokesman Percy Morokane said all public facilities had to meet strict fi re safety emergency requirements. “Joburg EMS will ensure no stone is unturned in its quest to make the city a safer place during the soccer tournament.’’
Morokane said EMS has collaborated with the Sunnyside Park Hotel, the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital and other emergency service departments to test an integrated approach to an emergency by relevant stakeholders.
Safety warning for World Cup
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NIE CELEThere is an urgent need for tender policies in government departments and entities to change.
This is according to the Democratic Alliance. Mike Moriarty, DA Finance shadow MEC, said most people agreed the approach had not resulted in broad-based black economic empowerment.
“Instead, a small connected group, known as ‘tenderpreneurs’ have become extremely wealthy. Surely the conclusion is this system doesn’t work.’’
Moriarty further argued that this was the only way to benefi t the wider business community in terms of growth opportunities, jobs and wealth distribution.
According to him tenders were awarded without transparency.
“Surely this is the reason corruption abounds?
“Since the advent of democracy, various processes have been put in place to transform our economy in order to achieve a just demographic share of business activity.
“Gauteng government needs to follow the example set by the DA-run Western Cape.“
He pointed out there was greater achievement of broad-based black empowerment in the Western Cape because the DA had opened the process of awarding contracts.
“We call upon the executive to streamline the process and to make its transparency mandatory.’’
His sentiments were echoed by Freedom Front leader Jaco Mulder who criticised tender policies. “There is a great need for these policies to be reviewed. People who hold high
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Mike Moriarty, Democratic Alliance shadow MEC for Finance
Opposition parties call for change in tender policies
positions in government are the only ones benefi ting.
“We need transparency and accountability in tender policies.”
But Thabo Masebe, Gauteng government spokesman differed, saying the tender processes were open and governed by, among others, the Public Finance Management Act and tender regulations.
NIE CELEJoburg’s number one citizen is confi dent city council will achieve its economic growth rate target of 9 percent by 2014, despite the recent recession.
At a 2010/11 pre-Budget Speech press briefi ng at city council’s Braamfontein headquarters, Executive Mayor Amos Masondo said projections showed the national economy was expected to grow by 2.4 percent in 2010 and 3.3 percent in 2011.
“Joburg is expected to grow by 2.7 percent and 3.7 percent respectively over the same periods.’’ He said the current economic forecast indicated the average annual growth for city council for the period 2009/11 was 3.3 percent in line with its low road scenario.
“But economic measures in place at national level, as well as interventions at Joburg Metro level, will provide the
foundation for city council to grow at 9 percent by 2014,” said Masondo.
“We believe the City of Joburg’s interventions to date in response to the 9 percent target should enable it to operate on a high road scenario of 6.8 percent.
“This is closer to achieving 9 percent by 2014.’’
His sentiments were echoed by Johannesburg Stock Exchange chief executive offi cer Russell Loubser who said there was nothing to stop city council from achieving that goal. But he was quick to warn that if strikes continued the goal would be a mission impossible.
Did you know? According to the mayor: Tourism, manufacturing and information
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Mayor buoyant about economic growth
NIE CELEJoburg city council has issued an ultimatum to use water sparingly and responsibly or face water interruptions.
Parks Tau, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance and the man behind city council’s bills told journalists this country was water-scarce and needed to conserve water as a matter of urgency.
“There is a critical need to conserve water, like electricity, or we might fi nd ourselves in a situation similar to the days of load shedding.
“Residents must report burst and leaking pipes because they end up paying for water that is wasted.’’
Tau also warned residents who paid their accounts late that they were classifi ed in the database as habitual defaulters.
“Defaulters will have their services cut. If you’re genuinely unable to pay your bills as a result of retrenchment, for example city council will not be sympathetic.’’
Pressed about the collection of rates in the city, Tau said, “The average collection rate stood at 94 percent.’’ He also warned that city council would take legal action against residents defaulting on account payments.
Meanwhile DA councillor Victor Penning told the Gazette the municipality was still owed R9 billion in outstanding revenue collection by defaulting residents. Pressed about Tau’s comment he said, “This is a political ploy to make things look good. As things stand the collection rate is between 65 percent and 75 percent.”
Water threatParks Tau, Member of the Mayoral Committee for Finance.
ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE • Week ending 28 May 2010 • 9CITY MATTERS
NIE CELEBrace yourself, tariff hikes are around the corner and will hit hard.
From 1 July you will have to dig deeper into your pockets to pay tariffs for the 2010/11 fi nancial year, according to city council. But good news is that poor households listed on the municipal Indigents’ Register will receive various rebates in terms of the Expanded Social Package Policy.
The announcement was made by the Executive Mayor Amos Masondo.
The proposed tariff hike increases were as follows. Water and sanitation would increase between 5.8 percent and 14.1 percent; electricity would increase between 15 percent and 33.5 percent. These percentages depended on consumption. The increase for property rates and refuse removal would be 12 percent across the board and other minor service charges would increase by 6.3 percent.
Masondo said the challenge in setting tariffs was to fi nd a balance between the sustainability of service provision and the affordability of those services for consumers. He said the local authority was committed to maintaining tariff increases within the forecast infl ation rate. “However, increases above infl ation are applied to some services mainly because of signifi cant cost escalation and external factors such as increases from Eskom and Rand Water.’’
Did you know? According to city council the expected impact is calculated as follows:
Large property valued at R1,5 million, consumption 30kl of water and 1 000 kWh of electricity - increase of R307.07.
Medium property valued at R500 000, consumption 20kl of water, 498 kWh of electricity - increase of R171.
Small property valued at R150 000 consumption 15kl of water, 60 kWh of electricity - an increase of R20.44.
Tariff hikes on the way
Mayor Amos Masondo
NIE CELEAt last Joburg’s electricity infrastructure will be upgraded thanks to city council’s R3.1 billion capital budget tabled by Mayor Amos Masondo.
The 2010/11 fi nancial year budget will see 30 percent (R1.1 billion) used for electricity infrastructure in various areas. According to Masondo, public lighting, electrifi cation, upgrading of the electrical network and demand-side management projects were top priorities. Tabling his budget speech, Masondo announced water and road infrastructures, and housing would receive
the bulk of budget.He said, “City council is experiencing
an increasing demand for services but has limited fi nancial resources. The City of Joburg made a choice to continue investing in infrastructure, ensuring that service delivery is maintained while city council remains fi nancially sustainable.”
Did you know? Development Planning was allocated
R306 million of which R122 million will go towards inner city projects, Cosmo City and the Alexandra Renewal Project.
Road infrastructure received R229 million with the bulk going towards the upgrading of gravel roads in areas such as Diepsloot and Orange Farm and road resurfacing, new traffi c signals and community-based projects.
Housing was allocated almost R222 million for hostel upgrades, emergency accommodation in the inner city, formalisation of informal settlements and bulk service delivery in these areas.
Job creation initiatives received R179 million.
R120 million will go to Community Development.
Transport Safety projects such as creation of traffi c circles and speed humps were allocated R15.6 million.
City council will spend R15.1 million upgrading clinics.
Pikitup received R51 million for the development of new garden sites and other related services.
City council will spend R32 million on upgrading existing parks and cemeteries.
R30 million was allocated to the radio communication system of Emergency Management Services and Metro police.
Joburg set to get megabucks
10 • Week ending 28 May 2010 • ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE CITY MATTERS
NIE CELEDozen of tourists and locals rushed to catch a glimpse of the Soccer City stadium before city council offi cially handed it over to Fifa.
To most people R80 was no expense for the one-hour tour of the eye-catching calabash-shaped stadium that will host the opening and closing matches of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
The tour included a visit to the pitch, the Presidential Suite, the players’ pre-match warm-up area and their state-of-the-art dressing rooms.
On a recent tour visitors that spoke to the Gazette were most impressed and agreed that the stadium had to be among the best worldwide.
Three cheers for Soccer City
Nomvula Khumalo of Rosebank says, “The stadium makes me proud to be a South African.”
Andrew Wright of Sandton says, “The stadium is very impressive inside. It’s unique.”
Hanif Vally of Melville says, “Impressive engineering. I love the calabash theme and can’t wait to watch a match.”
Soccer City stadium at Nasrec.
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Letters to the editor
Write to: Rosebank Killarney Gazette, PO Box 1797 Pinegowrie 2123, fax 011-889-0683 or e-mail [email protected]
Helen Jordaan of Parktown writes:Who is responsible for maintenance of pavements in Joburg?
Approaches to both City Parks and Joburg Roads Agency had been unsuccessful in replacing missing storm water drain covers (six covers, 500 x 500mm) on the pavement in Queens Road between St Andrews and Empire roads in
Parktown.Bear in mind that this
pavement fl anks the beautifully upgraded Pieter Roos Park frequented by many park-goers. It is also used by the schoolchildren of the two primary schools across the road, students of Wits Education campus as well as the apartment buildings and hospitals in the neighbourhood.
This is a real safety hazard.
Pavement responsibility
Maurice Blumsohn of Illovo writes:South Africans are asked to save electricity for the 2010 Fifa World Cup ™.
How about the Joburg municipality behaving accordingly by switching off street lights in the daytime. In Corlett Drive, Scott Street and
many others the lights are left to burn all day every day.
At the same time there are many street lights that badly need to be on at night and are not.
Who cares? It was recently said that we are a world class city. Can anybody believe that?
Insanity reigns!
Insanity reigns in Jozi
You said it...
Concerned Saxonwold resident writes:A broken waterpipe at noon was fi nally turned off at 5pm the next day.
That’s 29 hours! Thousands of litres of water fl ooded down Oxford, Elfi nwold and Restanwold roads and Eastwold Way. The water caused further erosion on our already disintegrating roads, and Elfi nwold Way residents were left without running water.
A number of residents reported the incident within an hour of the leak. However according to Joburg Water
it only received the call at 7.20pm that day. A driver was sent the following morning at 8am but failed to fi nd the source of the raging torrent due to a misspelling of the road, Elfi nwold, which was spelt as Allphinson.
So more hours and thousands of litres of fresh water slipped away down storm drains, never to be seen again. Many contractors are rushing projects and making costly mistakes. The reason this leak occurred was a contractor laying broadband cable for a cellphone service provider.
Oxford Road’s water woes
SUPPORT THE BOYS: Malcolm Segal (fi nancial director), Roland Sassoon (chief executive offi cer) and Tyrone Soondarjee (chief fi nancial offi cer) of Sasfi n Bank next to their very large ‘good luck’ shirt erected on the outside of their offi ces in Waverley.
How are you showing your support? E-mail us your photos to [email protected] or phone 011-889-0659.
Judith Briggs, chairman of the Rosebank Homeless Association writes:I would like to clarify a couple of points in the article, Quilt to go on raffl e, in last week’s Gazette.
The quilt in the picture is not for sale but a similar one could be ordered if someone would rather buy such an item instead of taking a raffl e ticket.
The raffl e will be drawn at the July committee meeting of the Rosebank Homeless Association. Such meetings are held at St. Martin’s-in-the-Veld but this is not a function at the church.
I do indeed appeal for clothes and blankets to be donated by the always generous Rosebank public but please take clothes to the collection box kindly provided by the Mall of Rosebank near the information desk on the upper level. Or contact me on 082-883-0294 regarding direct delivery to the Immaculata Shelter in Sturdee Avenue, Rosebank.
A big thank you to the Gazette,the mall and everyone who assists in helping us provide clothing and blankets for those without as winter approaches.
Setting the record straight
When asked to comment about events in your community, you said:
Dave SMSed: It’s nice to see shop owners in Tyrone Avenue, Parkview sweeping the pavements and the parking bays.
As usual our ‘alleged council’ is totally unfi t to do the job we pay for in rates and taxes. I don’t suppose our local ‘councillors’ have noticed this. Typical.
They sit back, relax and only do something when the wheels fall off. Well the wheels were gone yonks ago.
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Members of the Pirates tennis club committee write:We would like to respond to last week’s article New life for Pirates.
Pirates tennis club has indeed appointed Duane Armstrong and his team as coaches, and we are hoping he will inject new life into the club but we strongly deny that we were lifeless before. We are a thriving, diverse club with around 100 members, of whom at least 50 are active, which is quite large for a tennis club these days. It is true though, like all clubs we would like more ladies and junior members, although we are family-orientated and Duane is coaching many juniors.
The club has a long, colourful history, and we are continually striving to improve facilities and attract new members. We are active in the Central Gauteng League, and have three teams currently playing
the Combined Mixed League, which have not lost a match between them.
We hold our club championships from February to March each year and it is hotly contested.
Our boards may not have been updated for years, but instead we have shiny silver trophies engraved with the names of the winners.
Through golf days, quiz nights and ten-pin bowling events we have raised suffi cient money for a major resurfacing of two courts this July.
Every weekend you will fi nd our courts full, with players enjoying the winter sunshine. Why don’t you come and see for yourself?
We offer social tennis, league, holiday clinics, private and group coaching, mini tournaments, and fun days - something for everyone.
Details: [email protected]
Tennis club was not dead
Confused writes:I made an inquiry with Joburg Connect this morning to fi nd out what the electricity service charge of R226.56 covered.
I was informed it covered repairs to street lights, the meters being read and the like. (By the way, you can read your own meter and phone, fax or e-mail the reading to the company concerned).
I asked what our rates and taxes were for, as I did not see
street cleaners anymore; roads in the various communities are not maintained or repaired and, if they are, the workmanship is rather shoddy. Neither are pavements and islands mowed or maintained.
I know I shouldn’t ask the poor soul who just answers the phone and handles the query, but I really would like to know what our rates and taxes are for if the service fee is used for what the rates and taxes are supposed to cover?
What are we paying for?Brian Compton writes:I keep meticulous records of everything I have spent since 2004.
In particular, since March 2007, City of Joburg tariffs with the proposed tariff increases, way above infl ation, make very pertinent reading. The fi gures below include VAT.
March 2007 - electricity R0.43 kWh; water R0.89 kl; sewerage R152.15; refuse R61.96; total valuation R511.86.
March 2008 - electricity R0.457 kWh; water R0.00 kl; sewerage R182.09; refuse R81.49; total
valuation R548.08. March 2009 - electricity R0.946
kWh**; water R0.00 kl; sewerage R197.23; refuse R148.20;total valuation R500.
March 2010 - electricity R1.18 kWh; water R0.00 kl; sewerage R 222.48; refuse R128.32*; total valuation R385.00*.
* There was a reduction due a successful appeal on rateable valuation of property.
** Introduction of service charge and demand side management levy.
I cannot comment on water as I do not use more than the free 6
kl. It is obvious the proposed tariff increases in 2010 are nonsense and the high increases proposed are due to supporting an ineffi cient top bureaucracy, which drives expensive vehicles, lives lavish lifestyles, some are corrupt with a total lack of accountability for their poor service delivery.
While I am totally opposed to the way union members conduct strikes, and they should be made to pay for the damage to property etc, sometimes it is hard not to sympathise with their reasons for striking as their bosses are overpaid and incompetent to a large extent.
The proof is in the pudding
Councillor Marcelle Ravid writes:If the City of Joburg wanted to turn residents into tourists of the top host city in the country they have failed.
Joburg Tourism Company (JTC) is silent on what to do and where to go while we’re waiting for the next game, and I know there’s lots to do.
There is an elusive ‘communications campaign’, but not even councillors of the City of Joburg have seen this. There is very little done by city council to market itself as a host city.
About three years ago there
was a move from JTC to get grass roots tourism associations going in time for June 2010. Some very committed individuals invested a great deal of time and effort into this.
With much fanfare and community spirit some associations were born only to fi nd that there was no support from JTC and these people had no choice but to close down. At this crucial time, where is Joburg tourism? Did the questionable R90 million spent on the Miss World contest eat up the budget?
Where are the programmes and the vision for Joburg
residents?What lies behind the department’s
silence? We sit with nothing – no leadership, no direction, no funding, no strategy. Is it because they know residents and business will do their best for our visitors, anyway?
Why not propose street carnivals and Mardi Gras, special branding at local entertainment strips, get people excited to put their shoulder to the wheel and join in.
Such a lack of any kind of enthusiasm is worrying indeed.
You can’t say to the world, ‘I was there,’ when you weren’t even invited, although you should have been.
Jozi hype is missing
ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE • Week ending 28 May 2010 • 13COMMUNITY
GAZETTE REPORTERMajor Ian Crowther, Prior of the Order of St John’s Priory in South Africa, has been promoted to Bailiff Grand Cross.
Queen Elizabeth II, Sovereign Head of the Order, approved Crowther’s promotion, which is the highest grade of honour in the Order. The only other living person in Africa with this title is Nelson Mandela.
In January Crowther was installed as Prior, having been chancellor for six years. Representatives of St John in Wales attended the ceremony at St George’s church in Parktown.
Crowther comes from a military background. Among his awards are the John Chard Decoration for completing 20 years of qualifying service and Member of the Order of the British Empire for his work among veteran soldiers in Southern Africa.
He has been with St John for the last 17 years after retiring from the construction and engineering industry and is passionate about the 2 500 volunteers who work for St John in South Africa.
One of his trademarks is his insistence that volunteers, particularly youth members of the St John Ambulance Brigade, have fun while carrying out their quasi-medical duties.
The Order of St John, a British Order of Chivalry, is an international non-profi t organisation that provides fi rst aid and health care through St John Ambulance. It trains people in life-saving skills, administers home-based care to thousands of sick people across the country and helps to prevent blindness through eye testing at 15 clinics.
The order has its offi ces at the historic Glenshiel in Westcliff.
Details: www.orderofstjohn.org.za or www.stjohn.org.za
Highest honour for Crowther
Keith Dunn (chief executive of St John, Wales), Lieutenant Colonel Dan Clayton Jones (chancellor of St John, Wales), Elizabeth Mellows, Major Ian Crowther JCD MBE GStJ (Prior for South Africa) and Professor Anthony Mellows (Lord Prior of St John) at St George’s church, Parktown.
Hardening the heartWhen you drive a specifi c route every day you become familiar with a number of things.
Which side of the road the growing pothole lurks; the exact location of the tumble-down house that looks like a scene from a horror movie; which traffi c light you can buy a newspaper from and, of course, which beggar stands where.
It occurred to me while listening to a breaking news report about beggars in the city - even as one approached my window imploringly - that we all have our own personal rules for dealing with them.
Some ignore them fl atly, others wave them off apologetically, or there’s a combination of both.
You maybe learn their names, their history, to the point you worry about them when they are not there the next day. My own unwritten rule tends to follow the following line of thought: money for a service. Be it a car guard who actually watches your car or the Homeless Talkvendor who sells the paper, they at least
try to do something for your money.But even I can have my heart strings
tugged from time to time and I fi nd myself digging into my pockets when I know I shouldn’t. But I steadfastly refuse to bend with regards to one particular instance
- I never give to women with babies. It’s well known many of the ‘mothers’ rent their babies.
Even if they do not, the street corner, in the sun, without food or water, is no place for a child.
I resist the temptation to hand over a bottle of water or sandwich, not because I’m hard, but because if
I do, it will be knowing that I’m making sure they return the next day, and the day after.
As much as we want to help, there comes a point when we have to ignore our own desires to absolve our guilt by passing on R2.
I’d much rather support charities I know do good work and help people better themselves, than continue to ensure a generation of children grow up on the streets.
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14 • Week ending 28 May 2010 • ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE COMMUNITY
GAZETTE REPORTEROnly one percent of the South African population donates blood on average.
According to the South African National Blood Service (SANBS), many medical factors contribute to this very small donor population but there are many myths surrounding blood donation as well.
“Often, when recruiting donors, we get responses like ‘I don’t donate blood because I am scared of contracting HIV’ or ‘I don’t donate blood, because it will not regenerate in my body’,’’ said SANBS public relations practitioner Sini Subrayen.
“Some people are also under the impression that the blood service still conducts racial profi ling on the blood and destroys blood procured from black donors.”
These are some of the misconceptions:
There is no risk of contracting HIV during a blood donation because equipment is new and sealed prior to the individual donation.
Every donor’s iron level is checked to make sure there is enough blood in his/her system and for the patient receiving the unit of blood. A person whose iron level is too low will not be
allowed to donate blood. When a person donates blood
the plasma is regenerated within 24 hours and within 56 days there is enough surplus blood in the body to donate again.
The SANBS does not conduct racial profi ling on the blood collected.
Donors from all spheres of the community are accepted, regardless of race.
If a donor meets the minimum criteria and passes the one-on-one evaluation he/she may donate blood.
Every single unit of blood is tested with state-of-the-art equipment.
Not a single case of HIV contraction via a blood transfusion has been reported since the inception of the new testing equipment in 2005.
In order to become a blood donor a person must be between the ages of 16 and 65, weigh more than 50kg, be in generally good health, eat something prior to donating blood, and lead a safe sexual lifestyle.
SANBS encourages the public to contact them and raise any queries or concerns regarding blood donation.
Details: 0800-11-9031 or www.sanbs.org.za
Dispelling the blood donation myths
KEBA MOTHOAGAEThere is hope for children who have suffered emotional scarring.
The Wanderers Club was the venue as the Ububele Educational and Psychotherapy Trust received a R120 000 cheque donation from the Rotary Club of Rosebank.
The trust is a mental health training institute based in Alexandra that focuses training on psychotherapists, social workers, nurses and pre-school teachers who help children under the age
of seven recover from traumatic experiences.
Getti Mercorio, chief executive offi cer of the trust, was on hand to accept the donation. He demonstrated some of the work done by the organisation by showing the therapuetic dolls that serve as friend fi gures to the children.
John Martin, president of the Rotary Club of Rosebank, said that it, along with The Rotary Club of Seattle, had raised the money after a plea for assistance
from the Ububele Trust. “We did so as part of a worldwide Rotarian pledge to assist non-governmental organisations that were struggling fi nancially to carry out their work.
Mercorio thanked the Rotary Club. “We are grateful for the donation, and the emotional boost we received from the support of Rotary in the USA and here in Joburg.”
Details: Ububele Trust 011-786-5085.
Boost for trustJake Matlhong and Getti Mercorio (Ububele Educational and Psychotherapy Trust) with John Martin
ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE • Week ending 28 May 2010 • 15COMMUNITY
GAZETTE REPORTERThree Wits University scientists have been honoured at the 2010 National Science and Technology Forum Awards.
Professor of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, Maureen Coetzee, won in the Research and Output category, while Professor Diane Hildebrandt walked away with the ‘Innovation developed through a non-profi t,
non-governmental organisation’ award. Christine Rey, Professor of Microbiology, was awarded for her contribution to developing research capacity.
The event honours South Africa’s leading scientists, engineers, technologists and innovators.
“We are proud of our talented scientists who, as outstanding researchers, participate in internationally recognised work
at the very highest levels,” said Professor Belinda Bozzoli, deputy vice-chancellor of Research at Wits University.
She added that recognition of Wits’ academics spoke clearly of the university’s long-standing reputation in academic and research excellence, something she believed should be measured by international standards.
Details: www.wits.ac.za
Scientists excelMaureen Coetzee, Professor of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, is part of the all-female trio from Wits University who were honoured.
Birdhaven Ratepayers Association: Peter Campbell [email protected] or 082 446 7109
Craighall and Craighall Park Residents Association: Wendy McAllister 011-325-7165 or www.cra.org.za
Emmarentia Residents Association: Anne Askew 082-604-5806 or www.emmarentia.co.za
Forest Town Ratepayers Association: Oliver Rissik 082-807-6688 or [email protected]
Greenside Residents Association: Peter Horwitz: [email protected] or www.lovegreenside.org
Illovo Action Group Residents and Ratepayers Association: Helen van Dyk 011-880-8500 or [email protected]
Upper Houghton Residents Association: Paul Stuart 011-788-7008 or www.upperhoughton.org.za
Melrose North Residents and Ratepayers Association: John Brick 082-5517-687 or [email protected]
New Killarney Residents Association: Wayne Ford at 083-285-2074 or www.nkra.org.za
Oaklands Residents and Ratepayers Association:Hugh Eiser 011-483-1540 or [email protected]
Parkhurst Village Residents Association: Greg Margolis 082-459-0702 or www.parkhurst.org.za
Parktown North Residents Association: Dave Culverwell 011-422-3786 or www.parktownnorth.org.za
Parktown Association:Geoff Klass or www.parktownassociation.co.za
Parktown East Residents Association: Judy King 083-393-1144 or [email protected]
Rosebank Homeless Association: Judith Briggs 082-883-0294 or [email protected]
Saxonwold and Parkwood Residents Association: Theo Covary 084-224-3000 or www.sapra.org.za or [email protected]
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16 • Week ending 28 May 2010 • ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE SCHOOLS
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TRIUMPHANT: Matthew Tregoning, Nicholas Raal, Stephen Slabbert, Jonathan Thurling, Joshua Hooper, Mathew Barker, (front) Walter Pfaff, Jordi Sanders, Robert Wagner-Wittles, Andrew Williamson, Kyle Lion-Cachet, Jean-Andre Deenick, Gianluca Agostinetto and Sean Bayley of the St John’s College U15 hockey side won the Boden tournament, beating Parktown Boys high school in the fi nal.
REACHING FOR THE STARS: Greenside primary school is proud of Grade 6 pupil Rumaanah Osman who was recently elected mayor of the Johannesburg Children’s Council.
FOR THE LOVE OF BEAUTY:
Anne Lorentz celebrates her 80th birthday with Roedean
school’s executive
headmistress Mary Williams.
Lorentz has been a celebrated
member of the Roedean
community for many decades, fi rst as a pupil
and for the past 40 years as its
horticulturalist, and still
continues her work.
NEW RECRUITS: Oliver De Souza, Bradley Milton, James Rumsey and Kirby Golding of St John’s preparatory school U9 soccer team play their fi rst game against King Edward preparatory school.
ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE • Week ending 28 May 2010 • 17SCHOOLS
GAZETTE REPORTERThe Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) will award two scholarships to pupils in their fi nal year of secondary education who wish to study performing arts at an accredited tertiary institution.
Individuals under the age of 25 who are not considered professional and not registered
for a degree are also eligible.To qualify, candidates will participate in
a competition where they will be assessed on their singing, dancing and acting potential.
Registration closes on 14 June and Joburg auditions will be held on 23 and 24 July.
Details: www.act.org.za or 011-712-8403.
Performing arts scholarships
GAZETTE REPORTERTwo Greenside high pupils, Gareth Hibberd (headboy) and Mus’ab Cassiem have cracked Gauteng’s top 10 ranking and made it through to the provincial U18 and U16 squash teams respectively.
They will be playing for Gauteng
Central during the July school holidays. The South African schools championships take place in the Western Cape (U18) and the Eastern Cape (U16).
Both players play fi rst team squash at Greenside high and have excelled during the season.
Squash players rise to the top
Gareth Hibberd and Mus’ab Cassiem
PROUD SUPPORTERS: Every Friday the pupils at Pridwin preparatory school in Melrose don their football shirts to show their support for the national team.
STEP UP: Hyde Park high school pupils Natalie van Rensburg, Ashley Cramb, Chris Johnson, Dhaveshan Murugan, Kholofelo Senong, Dipetso Motau, Sheilagh Cheketri (Kids Haven), Lerato Lebethe and Bianca Scott. Grade 10 pupils collected shoes for Kids Haven, which provides a safe environment for children who live on the street, or were removed from abusive homes. Kids Haven ensures the children attend school, and provides skills training.
THE REAL WORLD:
Land surveyer Don Cameron
watches Kingsmead
College Grade 10 pupil Tayla Botha looking
through a theodolite.
Cameron demonstrated
the practical use of
trigonometry to girls, who learned how the subject matter they
learn in class is used in the
real world.
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18 • Week ending 28 May 2010 • ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE THE SCENE
25 May: Linguistics Professor Lili Pretorius will talk on the dynamics of reading, how it changes the brain, and ways to address reading challenges in our schools, at the Wits Origins Centre at 6pm. Phone 011-717-4700.
26 May: The Horticultural Society holds a talk by Tom Tweedy on The Diamond Route, at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanic Gardens, Emmarentia at 9.40am. Phone 082-373-3226.
28 and 29 May: Last Night of the Proms will celebrate the beautiful game with music while raising funds for Lifeline, at the Linder Auditorium, Parktown at 8pm. Phone 011-728-1331 or www.computicket.com
29 May: Book sale at Rosebank library, Keyes Avenue from 9am. Phone 011-442-8988.
29 May: Miniature and dollshouse showcase at Parkhurst recreation centre tennis club hall, corner 5th Avenue and 12th Street, Parkhurst from 9am. Phone 011-787-2340.
29 May: The Deutsche Internationale Schule in Parktown will host the annual Schulbasar, with activities and German cuisine from 10am. Phone 011-482-3033.
30 May: Hike on Melville Koppies west and central starting from Judith Road entrance (parking at Marks Park) at 8am. Phone 011-482-4797.
30 May: The Arms and Armour Society will screen a documentary on Alexander the Great’s fi nal campaign in India, followed by a presentation on the weapons that made him successful, at the Military History Museum, Saxonwold at 5pm. Phone 011-728-0400.
30 May: The Zoo Lake users committee is holding a book sale in aid of the information Centre, at the Lions Boathouse from 10am. Phone 011-646-1976.
30 May: The Parktown & Westcliff Heritage Trust is holding a bus tour of Battle of Johannesburg sites, and the launch of the war diary of Isabelle Lipp, starting from the Sunnyside Park Hotel, 2 York Road, Parktown at 1.30pm. Phone 011-482-3349.
31 May: Union of Jewish Women will host neurolinguistic practitioner Dr Claudius van Wyk who will talk on the language of healing at UJW House, 1 Oak Street, Houghton at 9.30am. Phone 011-648-1053.
1 June: The Wits University Faculty of Health Sciences Research Offi ce is holding a talk on Mandela’s children: Securing the health and wellbeing of future generations, at Johannesburg Hospital auditorium, Wits Medical School, 7 York Road, Parktown at 5.30pm. Phone 011-646-9322.
2 June: The Johannesburg Toastmasters Club meets at the Johannian Club, St David Road, Houghton at 6.45pm. Phone 083-280-4279.
Non-profit organisations are welcome to send details of their forthcoming events by fax 011-889-0683 or e-mail [email protected]
Thisweek...
WAKING UP: Jesse Clegg will perform at The Fringe in the Joburg Theatre from 17 to 20 June. Visit www.showbusiness.co.za or phone Computicket 083-915-8000.
HEATHER WALKERThe new Fire and Ice Protea Hotel Melrose Arch was launched at a glamorous cocktail party.
Guests were given a tour of the black, white and silver-themed hotel, followed by drinks on the terrace where they were entertained by musicians and fi re dancers.
See more photos on www.rosebankkillarneygazette.co.za
Hot party for a cool crowd
Msindazwe-William Mthupha, Nthabiseng Molomo, Oswell Tlali, Nthabiseng Dikale and Gabrielle Abrahams
Nicky Ndlov and Beverly Ngubane
ALAGEM`S MOVERS8 Ton + 6 Ton + 4 Ton.
MAURICE 083 458 2246NP009014
ELECTRO CLINIC
24 Hr emer serv.Power Trip, Geysers & Faultfinding
011 791 6121
NP009203
ABOUT REFUSE ANDRUBBLE REMOVAL
4/6/8 TONFrom R380 per load.
Linda 082-362-7537NP009249
PAINT STRIPPING
Removal of paint andvarnishing of any wood,indoors or out doors,windows etc.
ROB'S FLOORING CC011 440-9280083-225-9510
SA020372
HANDYMAN• General Repairs• Carpentry and Shelving.
Colin 083-459-5382CM004713
A BEST TREEFELLING/BOOMSLOOPERS
Fully insured. 15 Years exp.24 Hours.082-468-0590 Brian oro/h 082-473-0158.
NP009026
ABE’SELECTRICALPROMPT INEXPENSIVE SERVICE24 HOURS. ALL TYPES OF WORK
REGISTERED ELECTRICIANSSame Day Compliance
Certificates
TEL. 0861 111 666
HANDY HANDS
For all household repairs.Phone Harold Bulkin 011887-2998 or 082-654-4048
SA020373
ABOUT YOUR HOMEUSE THE
ITALIAN SPECIALISTNew homes,Alterations
and AdditionsLORENZO
083 377 4494
0127Electricians
Cp
03
80
02
www.abacusgardens.comCredit cards welcome!
Garden & Poolmaintenance,
Treefelling, Clean-ups
011 795-2000086 161 7181
Maintenance PTY LTD. Est. 20yrs
CHIEF DEMBESANDTON
• Sexual Problems•Career Problem• Family Problems• Love Problems
072 044 7316www.ssentherbalandtheraphy.co.za
RO027949
FLOORING
Repairs to strip flooring,relaying of parquet blocks.Replacing thin boards with anew hardwood floor, andsanding and sealing ofwooden floors, decks,staircases, windows, doorsskirtings etc. We buy parquetblocks.
ROB`SFLOORING CC
011 440-9280 mess.083-225-9510
SA020370
0073Personal
FLOORING / 30 YRS EXPSand and seal floors, doors,stairs etc. + Paint removal.Repairs parquet / strip. New /2nd hand flooring &laminated + u/f heating.
011 478-3638SA020520
CARPENTRYHANDYMAN REASONABLE
(011) 440-9484SA020374
A 4 SEASONS GARDENCleanups / treefelling /irrigation.
011 763-2925SG067169
0154Gardening /
RubbleRemovals
Np009155
BUILDING AND
RENOVATIONS• Repairs• Additions• Painting• Waterproofing• Ceilings• Paving• Tiling
Free quotes
Phone Jack
084 725 3050
PALM READER, FORTUNETELLER
DR. K MUSA FROM KENYA
What stands between youand a healthier more fulfillinglife?
FEAR, BLOCKS,EMOTIONS
Revealing them is MUSA`SGIFTClearing them is MUSA`SSTRENGTHHealing you is Proff. K.MUSA`S real life purpose.
If you`ve come to a dead endin your love, financialsituations, misfortunes,courtcases, marriage andwitches, and have nowhereto turn, perhaps it is time tocall upon the powerful spiritof metaphysical world
072 716 1065Balfour Park Mall
Johannesburg
CP038017
ALL PROBLEMSBusiness, Love.Tarot, IChing, Astrology, Psychic
Ivan (011) 786-4089
NP009231 @ Your Service
Professional+ Business
Plumbing
HomeImprovement
HomeMaintenance Beauty
Do you want to advertise in
Call Now:
011 293 6161
@Your Service
HANDYMANSERVICES
lectricallumbing
BuildingCarpentry
elding, etcFeliks: 0716877539
Np009244
BLINDS - SATORI BLINDS
We do installation, cleaning,repairs & services of ALLBLINDS and also supply alltypes of new blinds.Free quotation.
Phone Gerhard082-414-7983
RO027829
ACCURATE PSYCHICREADINGS 48 YRS EXP
Open weekends too. Vee011 475-9001 084-668-5261
SG067514
ABOUT BUILDING PLANS25 Years exp. Niki072-375-8676
CH001323
DSTV & HDINSTALLATIONS
Extra points. Re-install.083-866-4453
SG067502
A CLEANING CREW3 carpets R180 + L/suiteR180.(std) Kwik dry. Fullhome valet. Flood damage.1loose carpet free.
011 640-1350 or071 037 2987 (24 hrs)
SA020361
ABBY ALTERATIONS &PAINTING
Int & Ext. damp andwaterproofing, roof painting.
Tel Abby 083 421 0219
SA020526
0065Psychics /
Tarot Readers
0109Building &Materials
0123DSTV / Aerials
/ Satellites
BATHROOM
& KITCHEN
REVAMPS
083-730-3725
www.vprojects.co.za
0136Home
Improvements/ DIY
STOP ROOF LEAKS
RAIN OUT in ParktownNorth uses designedcoverings to STOP leaks onflat roofs. 5 year guaranteeInsured. Inexpensive solutionto a BIG problem.
Call John Creswick082-881-5983 or Bonnie
011-788-6969GM001134
AUSTRIAN builder. Foralterations, additions,modernising of servantsquarters, garden walls, etc.072-259-3359
CP038226
AARON givesPersonal SupervisionOur 20 Successful year
R 300 - 5 room homewith
R 250 - Lounge Suite
th
CARPET SPRINGCLEANERS
485-2158/2170 All hrs072 202 7171
Gm
00
10
90
MANDAV ELECTRICALMEMBER OF ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTORSASSOCIATION
Installations, Maintenance.Certificates of Compliance.
Stephen 082-680-3680SN044107
I CHALLENGE
YOU
Carpet Clean Machine
011 640-3231-640-5441
082-4444-001.Est 1980. Members CUCASA
Sn042513
To contact us
for the best
Cleaning Results.
0118Cleaning
ACM ROOFING18 YEARS EXPERIENCE
All types of roof repairs• Slate Roof• Tile Roof• IBR Roofs• Corigated Roofs• All types of Ceilings,Gutters, Facial Boards• All types flashings• All types of Waterproofing.All work guarenteed.
Adriaan 074 487 6348079 866 1520for free quote
NP009242
CURTAIN CLEANING20 Yrs Exp. Collection,removal, re-hanging.Graham011 825-2505.
RO027804
20 • ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE • Week ending May 28, 2010
GATE AUTOMATIONSales and Repairs.Hansa, Centurion.
Pierre 082 788 3368SN044076
AA AUCTIONSBarry pays best cash pricesfor all good, used furniture,appliances, antiques, pianos,etc.Tel. (011) 793-4668/(011) 793-4478.
RO027776
0292Security
Ro
02
77
58
WATERTRIBEPLUMBING cc
24 hours a day
* Maintenance* Blocked Drains* Bathroom
renovations
Stuart084 919 3527
MOBILE FURNITUREDOCTOR
RESTORATION
All wooden furniture & officechairs repairs/restoration.Riempie seats & Upholstery.
QUALITY WORK,GUARANTEED
Free QuotesFair prices & Fast service.
Vasco 073 938 8053NP009223
0318Carpets /
Furniture /Appliances
PETER`S REMOVALS ANDSTORAGE!
Big or small loads. Boxes &Bubble wrap available. Cr cardfacilities available.
(011) 683-2227SG067481
0248Furniture
Restoration
ALL
FREE CALL OUT0861 106 599
Cp
03
82
18
PLUMBING• Geysers• Valves• Burst pipes• Blocked drains fromR250 *Conditions apply
MOVING!
ARANCA
LL
REMOVALS STORAGE PACKING
0861 474 700
PREPAID ELECTRICITY
METERS
PREPAID ELECTRICITY
METERSBuy Electricity with a cellphone.
Easy to use
24/7 - 365
Granny Flats, Body Corporates
& Managing Agents.
MARK 082 688 1529
086 111 3661
www.ekhwesi.comCh001411
MAGIC EVENTS
Birthday CakesPlatters &Jumping Castles
Ria 082 529 6918Rita 082 467 3876
NP009196
MAN & HIS VANREMOVALS & STORAGE
JEFF [email protected]
GM001125
TV, VIDEO, HI-FI,DVD AND M/WAVE
REPAIRSAERIAL ANDSATELLITE
INSTALLATIONS
Repairs done atyour home.
3 month guarantee.
10% off for pensionerson presentation
of this ad.
Phone Fern(011) 432-0720
or 082-448-0855
0236Entertainment
COMPUTER REPAIRS
Certified Technician.Call out fee R100,Labour R250 per hour.
Roger 083 301 4690NP009038
A
A
A
PLUMBERS& DRAINCLEANERSGuaranteedInexpensiveSame Day24 Hr Service
• LOW QUOTE • BEST RATESall plumbing & blockages
Free call 0800 119 120
Gm
001042
Worried? Stressed out? Depressed?There are answers in this book.
Church of Scientology
18 Trilby Street Oaklands (011) 728.5428
B U Y A N D R E A D
D I A N E T I C ST H E M O D E R N S C I E N C E OF M E N T A L H E A L T H
B Y L R O N H U B B A R D
Price: R170.00
May you never be the same again.
0220ComputerRepairs
ALL LOADSHIRE `N LOAD CC
House, office, Distribution &Storage. Personal Service. [email protected]
CH001325
A2B Furniture Removals011 886 2328078 912 0145
NP009236
WE BUY UNWANTEDGOODS FOR INSTANT
CASHTools, Machines, Furniture,Antiques, MusicalInstruments, etc. Anycondition.
083-458-9077 all hrsLW010290
RAAM UPHLUphl. ctns. l/covers.Soft furn & Roman Blinds.
Paul: 083-561-7091Shanti: 084-611-5811
011 886-753948 yrs exp.
AN000232
0288Removals &
Storage
MOBILEPROFESSIONALHAIRDRESSER
20 YRS EXP. LADIESGENTS AND KIDS. INTHE COMFORT OFYOURHOME.COMPETETIVEPRICES.
CALL DEBBIE 082651 1982
RO027919
FURNITURE CLINICRestoration & Upholstery,Repairs of Furniture & OfficeChairs, Riempies, Rattan,Curtains, Blinds, Floors.
Tel (011) 882 2199GM001132
YOUR 2010 PAYEwould you like us to completeyour PAYE Reconciliation.
Phone Levisohn Laser011 483 0311
Speak to Onias on078 508 9344
Nick 083 250 0385RO027785
ALL MOBILE APPL. REPSWashers, Dryers, Fridge,Stoves, Dishwashers. Workguarant. Free call out.
Theuns 082-744-1145CP038230
TOP CASH PAID FORGOOD QUALITY
Clothing, Furs. shoes, linen,Books, CD`s Records,Silver,brass, Glass, Jewellery,Cameras, , sewingmachines, Ornaments, Allsmall household goods.
We collect (011) 786 6938
RO027880
0299Upholstery /Curtaining
LUI - THAI MASSAGE &TRAINING
(CERTIFICATES)De stress & Back pain
Contact:011 483 0269
AN000402
0163Plumbers
ORANGE GROVE3 Bd house, R6500Avail 1 June
072 482 1895CP038231
ALL CASH PAIDFOR SA ART, ANTIQUES
& JEWELLERYTel 082-657-2610
7 Days a weekRO027789
HIGHLANDS NORTHGRESSWOLD
Bachelor Cottage , Incl W/lR2500pm plus dep.
Tel (011) 440 2619CH001443
TAAIBOS LANDSCAPES• Landscaping• Indigenous Gardens• Sprinkler Systems• Clean ups• Supervision byhorticulturists.
078-625-6180RO027944
QUALIFIEDBOOKKEEPERIN PRACTICE
• Prepares books of accountto Balance Sheet within oneweek. • Fees reasonable• Also Taxation• Payroll • VAT.Specialising in small tomedium sized businesses.
Tel:011 646 3551082 901 9139
SA020382
OLD AGE HOMEACCOMODATION
AVAILABLEIN ORANGE GROVE
Frail care, mid care,residential rooms,Alzheimers / Dementiasection. Rates vary. Weprovide full nursing care,three meals a day, cleaning& laundry. Premises verysecure excellent security
Please contactJoan Buchanan:
011 640-5826CP038208
SCRAPBOOKINGCLASSES FOR KIDS AND
TEENSA fun and Therapeutic &creative way to preserveyour memories. Holiday andafternoon packagesavailable.
Contact Sherice on :083 265 0990
ADAM PAYS BESTPRICES FOR ALLFURNITURE,APPLIANCES, etc.
083-727-3579NV001159
0442Garden Flats /
Cottages
RUBBLE & GARDENREMOVAL
From 1 Ton up to 6 TonsAndrea:
083-584-8639CP038185
0470Retirement
Villages
AARON PAYS BESTfor antiques, furniture, silver,ornaments & S.A art etc.
072-358-9404CP038057
ACCOUNTING AND TAXSERVICE
• Bookkeeping, Payroll, TAX,VAT, CC Registration, PTY-s& Audits.
Cindy (011) 540 0123078 571 0891
SA020425
CINDY`S HOUSE OFBEAUTY
WE DO:
•Weightloss Programs suchas LaserLipo•Pedicures & Manicures•Facials•Body & Head Messages•Reflexology•Waxing•Sunbeds & Tan Spray•Body Bleaching
Bookings only,77 Johannesburg Road
Lyndhurst011 8876 494074 8942 520
CH001366
GARDEN REFUSE - R200JUNK FROM R270
1TONTREE-FELLING
Alfred 083-452-5732AN000345
GREENSIDEOffice space to let fromR90/sqm. R9000 pm
Tel 082 445 0271CH001338
QUALIFIED ANDEXPERIENCED
REMEDIAL TEACHERProblem in Reading,Writing, Spelling,Phonics, Maths . Grades1 to 5. Homeworksupervision.
Call 082 446 4237011 880 2540
CP038184
AANDAG!We pay CASH for GOODused household furniture,fridges, freezers, TVsetc. We call & collect.
(011) 825-2216AN000236
0181Repairs
ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING
SERVICESComputerised and manual
J N Accounting Services072-203-5305
(011) 882-9701CP038193
0204Beauty &
Health
BERARIO, businesspremises 60sqm office, shopor agency. Plus 60sqm forstorage/workshop. No cars.Call 082-491-2592
CP038182
MATHS TUTOR TRAVELSALL GRADES082 851 1328011 786 9259
(Leave message)NP009016
AABER BUYSAntiques, Collectables,Porcelain, Ornaments,Paintings, Glass etc.
Tel 011 442 9039NP009233
0280Professional &
Business
POOL REPAIRS &RENOVATIONS
25 YEARS OF SERVICECall:
011 780 8637082 845 4984
Burrows PoolsSA020573
0463Offices &
Shops
MATHS/SCIENCEGr. 7 - 12. Expert [email protected]
TEL: (011) 888-5270CM004708
A 2 Z CASH DEALSFor Household Furniture &Appliances.Etc.We collect.
082 440 8202RO027779
BUGMANPEST CONTROL
076 189 7745NP009206
MAAK `N MOVEFor all your pool servicesand maintenance.
Contact Jacques on :071 292 7712
CP038056
BRAND`STREEFELLING
FULLY INSURED708-0088 all/hr
SA020369
HIRE EDUCATION CC1-on-1 tuition by trainedprofessional tutors. At home,all subjects,all grades. 08612 88867
08612 TUTORNP009011
0396Wanted to Buy
0268Pest Control
SYDENHAMTHREE BEDROOMHOUSE TO RENT
FROM 01ST OF JUNECall:
Sharene082 561 0842
SA020570
ALL POOL REPAIRS!!!• Maintenance & Repairs• Renovations
Free Quotes(25% Discount)
Paul 082-335-6335GM001075
DEBBIE`S EXTRALESSENS
Homework supervision & anyschool related problems.
082 923 5795AN000386
0449Houses
BRAND`STREEFELLING
FULLY INSURED0861 708 000 all/hr
SA020466
BEST CASH PRICES!
We buy Diamond and Goldjewellery for cash.Tel: (011) 787-0814Randburg Diamond Co.
RO027803
ALL GRADESScience/Maths to Matric byExp.qual.patient teacher011-786 4089
NP009230
0342Jewellery
A 1ST IN FISHPOND AND POOLSOLUTIONS
Peter`s Pool Service083-601-0644/ 462-3386 Sevendays from 6 to 6.Pumps, filters overhauled andrenewed. Heating, saltchlorination. Fibreglass, Marbeliterepaired.
GM001127
ANYTHING, ANYTIMEMIKES MOVERS
8/4/1.5 TON082 551 9513/083 448 7131
NP009020
SAXONWOLD1 bed garden cottage.Secure parking, goodsecurity, no smoking, nopets. Single prof person.Unfurnished R3500 pm inclw/l.
083-304-8695NP009255
0296Tuition /
Education
0172Pools
ALL REMOVALSRubble/garden ref/furn. etc.1.5 + 6T. labour incl.
John 073 238 1601CP038024
DEBTPROBLEMS?
• Pay what you can afford
• Payment holiday
• Avoid harassment
• Avoid repossessions
• Avoid judgements
GET YOR LIFE BACK
ON TRACK
Call your local registeredDebt Counsellor on
011-482 5016or 082 901 2442
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
An
000406
DESIGNER CLASSICWEDDING GOWN
+ Accessories. R1000.
Gillian 072 925 3671AN000413
0324Clothing
0264PersonalServices
ALL COMPOST & FINELAWN DRESSINGTOPSOIL PRODUCTS
PHONE (011) 917-0493(011) 917-0490
Viewpoint FarmingCH001335
MAIN PLUMBERSAll jobs done,workguaranteed.
Free quotes. ContactAdrian 082-862-5522
CP038054
AZTECH ENGINEERINGGates & automation. Fencing &burglar proofing. Carports.Service & repairs. Centurion D5Motors - R3850 with anti-theft &inst.
Contact: Moh 084-595-8122SA020470
MOUNTAINVIEW/LINKSFIELD
Secure self-containedsplit level. 2-bedroomcottage. N/facing inforested setting.R5650pm
Call 072 685 7140RO027948
CASH BUYERS
All Gold and Silver Coins,Medallions. War medals andmemorabilia. Banknotes,Postcards, Silverware.Jewellery Gold and Silverplus costume. Turn yourodds and ends into cash.
Come to us lastfor best prices.
Killarney Coins Est 1967Killarney Mall
Call Peter, Justin or Gail011 486 0394/95
CM004570
ROSEBANK KILLARNEY GAZETTE Week ending May 28, 2010 • 21
24 HOUR
ADULT PHONE SEX
072-526-6161084-710-0784
CH001394
1005Adult
Entertainment
MARTHA Malawian seeks p/f domestic, childminder &housemaid Mon-Fri. None ofthese adjectives candescribe her generoushardworking, intelligent,competent, honest,trustworthy & her willingnessto work. And again she isfriendly with kids & animalsas well. And also she ishappy to do whatever job isrequired. For good detailscall meKhumo:082-469-0589or073-331-8165
DF090718
LONDIE SA seeks domestic,childminder f/t. Cooks. Acc.Eng. 073-998-6518/Ref:082-853-9533(Alex)
DF090713
LILIA Mwn 5yrs. exp. seeksdomestic p-time Sat, Sun.Ref. available. Eng.083-512-2534
DF090789
LEAH Zim seeks domestic f/twork 078 497 5630 Refs.Eng
KL005156
FIRST CLASS DOMESTIC& CHILDCARE
Placement of TrainedQualified staff:Domestic childcare housemanagementAu Pair Tutors.Courses avail.SPECIALS AVAILABLE071 324 9848National Registered Trainer& Provider Dept. Labour.
GM001054
FORTUNATE Sa seeks frailcare f/t work Cooks 074 3390143 Refs. Eng
KL005191
DORIS sa seeks domestic/childmionder p/f work withAccom 071 925 5234 Refs.Eng
KL005145
0899Domestic
EmploymentAvailable
DEBRA Malawian seeksdomestic f/t. Acc. Refs. Eng.073-002-1514/073-295-9647
DF090772
CYNTHIA SA seeksdomestic f/t. Mon-Fri. Acc.076-320-7349/Ref:Mr.Kalbeker 083-373-7159
DF090768
TIMOTHY my Malawiangardener/painter is lookingfor work Tue,Fri,Sat. He ishonest, loyal, hardworking.He is willing to learn but alsocapable of initiative. He is avery pleasant and generallyhelpful person totallytrustworthy. Call Dina011-442-9529 or Timothy073-222-1095
DF090788
CINDYExp rel honest req p/time 2 -4 days p/w. Excel ref`s
072 5511 422AN000394
THOMAS Mwn seekshouseman f/t work Cooks078 770 0123 Refs. Eng
KL005127
CECILIA Zim seeks f/tdomestic work 078 277 3595Refs. Eng
KL005136
STEVEN Mwn seeks gardenfull-time with accom. Refs.Eng. 073-063-8310
DF090757
BRIGTON Mwn seekshouseman, garden f-timeCooks. Accom. Refs. Eng.078-385-7830
DF090763
RODGERS Mwn seeksgarden p/t W.S.Su 1day towork for a Room 083 7665717 Refs: 084 651 5459Eng
KL005157
BEAUTYseeks f/time domestic/child-minding/cook work.Has refs. Live in.073 260 6972
NP009250
JOSEPH Mwn seeks gardenfull-time with accom. Refs.Eng. 071-723-4622
DF090733
BEAUTY Sa seeks domestic/childminder/ frail care f/twork Cooks 076 400 7622Refs. Eng
KL005190
JAMES Mwn seeks p/t 3days garden/ housemanwork 072 929 1262 Refs.Eng
KL005113
ASHLY Zim seeks full-timework Refs. Eng.078-680-7205
DF090737
JAMES Mwn seeks garden/houseman p/t 4 days work072 929 1262 Refs. Eng
KL005129
ANNA Zim with permit seeksdomestic,childminder,frailcare p/f M-F. Refs. Eng.072-697-0787
DF090703
DKAB Mwn seeks garden,houseman, childminder,painter p/f. Cooks. Acc. Refs.Eng. 072-061-6455
DF090735
ANABEL Zim seeksdomestic/ childminder p/fwork 072 132 3822 Refs:Brenda 082 336 2182 Eng
KL005141
2ND HAND CARSWe buy & pawn cars forcash. Best prices paid. Tradeins accepted on youraccident damaged vehicles.
Gavin 083-708-6050RO027775
AUSMANE Mwn seeksgarden, houseman p/f-timewith/out accom. Refs. Eng.073-628-8371
DF090790
CARS WANTEDFOR CASH
We will give you more!072 307 8657
SO056499
AMON Mwn seeks garden,houseman, painter p/f.Cooks. Acc. 073-759-8060/Ref: 084-550-6000
DF090720
ABSOLUTEJOLLY DOMESTICSdrivers, maids, gardeners,caregivers, excel refs
072 556 1039011 781 5006
SA020580
0786Wanted
0897Gardener
EmploymentWanted
ABIGAIL`S DOMESTICS
Fully ScreenedH/Keepers, Cooks, Nannies,Caregivers, Housemen,Gardeners,Drivers
011 789 5127/8 or071 425 3491
CH001293
THABIE SA seeks domesticpart/full-time 3days. Refs.Eng. 083-226-5382
DF090709
ABIGAIL Mwn seeks 5 - 6days domestic work withAccom 073 007 5287 Refs.Eng
KL005119
A+ SKILLEDDOMESTIC PLACEMENTS+ references checked.
011-880-4647CM004725
SITHEMBISO MASIBUKO
is a domestic worker who islooking for full or part timework. She has cooking skillsas well as cleaning andlaundering. She has writtenreferences.
Please contact her on :076 152 3041
NP009139
LOAN FROMR1000 TO R100 000
Black Listed WelcomeSame day approval
Contact: 082 798 4302CM004811
SHERRON Zim seeksdomestic childminder p/f-time anydays. Refs. Eng.079-606-3037
DF090756
0895Domestic
EmploymentWanted
REMBRANDT PARKGround floor 2bedroom 1 fullbathroom, smallgarden. Available 1stJune. R4700pm.
Call 082 410 7048RO027962
SHEILA Sa seeks domestic/childminder p/t Tue & Thurswork 079 788 7324 Refs.Eng
KL005152
DO YOU NEED A LOAN?UPTO 1000 000
Call: 079 040 3416Black Listed Welcome
Same day approval.CM004812
GARDENER / HANDYMANMALAWIAN
Craighall / Hyde park /Rosebank area. Need accom
Contact: 073 929 3861AN000378
PETRONELLA SA seeksdomestic, driver(code 08) p/t.Mon,Thur. Refs. Eng.073-274-3272
DF090731
0893General
EmploymentWanted
0650Loans /
Investments
0484Townhouses/Simplexes/Clusters/Duplexe
EASY LOANS UP TOR5 000
No ITC Check.Call: Moses /Sthembiso
011 472-6786011 472-9362
SA020383
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WALKING/ RUNNING Join the World Food Program
(WFP), TNT Express and some of SA’s well known celebrities and soccer fans at the eighth annual End Hunger Walk the World event on 6 June at the Joburg Zoo from 8am. Phone 082-348-4365.
Entries are open for this year’s Discovery 702 Walk the Talk at Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Road, Emmarentia on 25 July. With distances of 5km, 8km, 15km and 30km, entries will be limited to 50 000 this year, so walkers are advised to enter early. Visit www.walkthetalk.co.za
GOLF The Wits Paediatric Fund’s
annual fundraising golf day on 23 July at Parkview Golf Club. Sponsorships and four-balls available. Visit www.witspaediatricfund.org.za
Rotary Club of Rosebank’s 22nd annual charity golf day on 12 August at the Parkview golf course. Sponsorships and four-balls available. Phone 083-525-7441 or [email protected]
BADMINTON Players are welcome to take
part in a badminton exhibition tournament on 29 May at the Wanderers Club from 10am to noon. Phone 072-181-2890.
MARTIAL ARTS South African Kendo Federation
will present an introduction to its next beginner’s course on 31 May at the San Kawa Kendo Dojo, Rosebank Scout Hall, Bolton Road, Rosebank, from 6pm to 7.30pm. Visit www.kendo.org.za or Warren Ho on 082-389-9098.
The homing pigeon is a variety of domesticated rock pigeon selectively bred to fi nd its way home over extremely long distances.
The Egyptians and Persians fi rst used carrier pigeons 3 000 years ago. They were also used
to proclaim the winner of the Olympics.
Researchers are still unsure exactly how pigeons navigate their way home, with theories including ‘mapping’ and the use of magnetic fi elds.
Flights as long as 1 800 kilometres have been recorded for birds in competition pigeon
racing. The fi rst TRPF race takes place
on the 5 June with a distance of 280km. At the last race from Matjiesfontein in October, pigeons will race 1 035km.
The average fl ying speed over moderate distances is around 48 km/h, but speeds of up to 95 km/h have been observed.
Trained to soarKATE HENRYThere’s something fi shy about Illovo’s pigeons.
Instead of sitting on statues, the fl ock of pigeons that swoops above Klaus Wobker’s garden has only one goal in mind: returning home. While cellphones and e-mails have made the winged messenger obsolete, the homing pigeon’s speed has given rise to another passion - racing. It involves the release of specially trained pigeons that return to their homes over a measured distance.
A member of the Northern District Homing Society, Wobker has always loved birds, but has been a pigeon fancier ever since his fi rst racing pigeon at the age of 12. Over the years pigeon racing might have taken a back seat to his other pursuits, but it never went away.
Now his aviary is home to nearly 120 pigeons that he trains with the help of Themba Ndebele. They are preparing the next crop of champions for the start of the Transvaal Racing Pigeon Federation (TRPF) racing season in June.
And it’s a tough training regime with an hour in the morning and afternoon, as well as releases several times a week at various distances.
They have to make sure the
birds are fi t because not all of them return. “You are never sure why, if it’s hawks, wind, pylons, or if the birds simply can’t make it,” Wobker says.
Wobker and Ndebele enter two teams of 15 birds into the race. The birds will be electronically tagged before going to a central club location where the basketing happens the night before the race.
The TRPF truck takes the birds to a specifi c location to be released, with the winged racers then having to make their way back home.
The electronic tag registers the bird lands at his destination. The data is given to the TRPF which calculates the winner based on speed, velocity and distance.
Details: www.trpf.co.za - [email protected]
Themba Ndebele and Klaus Wobker surrounded by the scores of racing pigeons in their care.
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GAZETTE REPORTERParktown Boys’ high school fi rst XI hockey team beat St Benedict’s 3-1 in the Aitken Trophy fi nal, to bring home the silverware for the fi rst time since 2005.
The annual U19 Aitken Trophy is the premier Gauteng schools boys knock-out hockey tournament, contested by 48 schools.
Parktown Boys dominated the fi nal at the Randburg Astro and, despite injuries to two players (Michael Marki and Mpho Mophosho were taken to hospital) with a few minutes to go the team kept its nerve till the fi nal whistle.
Captained by Matthew Brown, who represented the South African
U18 team this year, and coached by Mark Sanders, the team achieved the following results on its way to the fi nal:
2-2 vs. St John’s, 7-0 vs Bryanston high school, and 3-0 vs CBC Boksburg in the pool matches; 2-2 vs Northcliff high school (won 4-3 on penalty strokes) in the quarter-fi nal; and 2-1 vs St David’s in the semi-fi nal.
On the same weekend the Parktown Boys U15 team made it through to the fi nal of the Boden Trophy, but lost 1-2 to St John’s.
In the Alan Monk U16 Top 8 Tournament hosted by Parktown Boys, the U16 team also made it into the fi nal, where it lost 2-5 to King Edward VII.
Parktown lifts trophy
The Parktown Boys hockey fi rst team of (back) Michael van Dyk, Daniel Huxham, Matthew Brown (captain), Mark Sanders (coach), Luke Crouch, Codie Jacobs, Tyrone Pugh, Christian Cook, Joe Kotwal (manager), Matthew de Kretser, Steven Gilbert, Michael Daniel, Carl Hildebrandt and Caleb Martin.
Parktown Boys’ Luke Crouch in action.
Matthew Brown (captain) outruns his opponent.
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