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Charred Female Body Found In Veld HE badly burnt body of a woman was discovered passerby found a charred body in an open veld in Two burnt out tyres were found on the scene. in Lenasia last week. Lenasia Police Lenasia Ext 11A. When the police arrived Police are calling for anyone who has information spokesperson, Captain Hector Netshivhodza, at the scene, it was discovered that the body that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator/s to come T said, “On Monday, January 27, a had been burnt beyond recognition. forward, or to contact the police on 011 213 6000.” Man Critical After Collision Need Building ON January 27, a man believed to another emergency service, tions were necessary to stabilise the be in his late 20s, was critically as well as the Midvaal Fire patient at the scene, as well as in the Plans Drawn? injured when the car he was Department, already in attendance. ambulance on the way to the driving collided with a truck The man was trapped in the wreck Chris Hani Baragwanath on the R550 in Eikenhof. of the light motor vehicle, and Hospital. The driver of the truck ER24 spokesperson, Ross the Fire Department had to cut suffered minor injuries and Campbell said, “We arrived through the roof to extract him. declined transportation at the scene at 6:40 pm to find Advanced life support interven- to hospital.” Abdul 011 859 2503 072 621 0049

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Sergeant Body Of Male Discovered In Univille Khalipha Mvula POLICE are investigating a murder case, sustained a fatal stab wound to the upper following the discovery of the body of an body. The police are currently trying to locate adult African male in Univille Plots, his next of kin as he is not well-known popularly known as the Phumla in the area.The deceased was wearing Mqashi informal settlement, at 2:30 a pair of blue jeans, a white T-shirt and pm on Monday, January 27. a pair of black takkies. The police Lenasia South spokesperson, Sergeant appeal to any eyewitness, or to Khalipha Mvula, said, “ The police were members of community, who may have alerted to the body by members of the information that might assist in the community, and while examining the body, investigation, to contact Lenasia it was discovered that the deceased, who is South SAPS on 010 230 1000, or, estimated to have been in his thirties, had Crime Stop on 086 001 0111.”

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Sales Consultant Nazeera Gattoo 076 508 3025 THE RISING SUN Lenasia - February 4 - 10, 2020 - www.risingsunlenasia.co.za Page 3 Concerns Over Potholes In Lenasia HE former MEC for Roads and programme called “war potholes”. repair, or an invoice, or proof of payment. Transport, Ismail Vadi, has expressed I am confident that this issue will be The claimant also need a letter from his/her serious concern about the failure of the resolved.” insurance company confirming that the claim Johannesburg Roads Agency to repair The Johannesburg Road Agency copensates has not been submitted to the claimant’s own Tpotholes in municipal roads in Lenasia. motorists for damaged tyres or for injuries insurance company. A doctor’s report is Mr Vadi said that since last November, he sustained as a result of poor road required if there is personal injury involved.” had reported a number of potholes to the infrastructure. Public Liability Claims (damage to property regional director, Mr Mickey Padiachie, “Motorists can file claims for damages. or personal injury) should be directed to: but that nothing had been done so far. Claimants need a police affidavit, a copy Ms Carol Ngubane, P.O. Box “If potholes are not repaired timeously, of the claimant’s driver’s licence, a copy 1450, Braamfontein, 2017. the problem just gets worse, with more of the claimant’s identity document, three Tel: 011 491 5734. potholes forming until the road photos showing damage to the vehicle (if Fax: 086 206 5294. degrades completely,” said Mr Vadi. relevant), three quotations for damage E-mail: [email protected] “This is exactly what is happening to several roads in the area because of the sluggishness of the JRA. The rainy season aggravates the problem so it is essential that the JRA attends to the matter urgently.” He appealed to the JRA officials to respond promptly to complaints from residents saying that the ANC-led council owed better service delivery to the people. The JRA spokesperson Ms Zoleka said, “It is of great concern indeed. Please Potholes in the streets of Lenasia. note that the JRA has implemented a Kumon apology and thanks: In the Lenasia Rising Sun edition VOL sincerely apologises to Kumon and its 12, No:45 of 21-27 January 2020 and readers. We thank Kumon for being willing on page 11, an advertorial was to settle the matter amicably – a testament published titled “Reasons to choose to the long-term professional relationship KUMON for early learners”. between the publication and its appreciated A snide comment was accidentally and client. unintentionally published referring to the Please see more information about Kumon institution’s name. Lenasia Rising Sun on page 5. 19 children injured when taxi overturns ON January 29, 19 school children were injured when the taxi in which they were travelling overturned in Faraday Road in Vanderbijlpark. ER24 spokesperson, Russel Meiring, said, “Our paramedics and the provincial EMS, arrived at the scene at 7:22 am to find the taxi lying on its side in the centre median. Several children were seated on the median, being attended to by members of the community. Medics assessed the children, aged between 7 and 12, and found that they had sustained minor to moderate injuries. The children were transported to the Johan Heyns and Mediclinic Emfuleni Hospital. The driver of the taxi sustained minor injuries and was also transported to a hospital for further assessment.” The taxi which overturned .

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She one of the fanatics, a man in his thirties promised to donate items which will be named Nathuram Godse, returned to Delhi, used in keeping the place clean. Javie armed with a Beretta automatic pistol. Ravjee, thanked the Consulate General, Ms About 5 pm on the next day (January 30), Anju Ranjan, her team for their presence the 78-year-old Gandhi, frail from fasting, as well as the community members for was being helped across the gardens of availing themselves for the event. Birla House by his great nieces on his way As part of his message Javie urged to a prayer meeting when Nathuram Godse community members to play their role emerged from the admiring crowd, bowed to in ensuring that the flame of Tolstoy Farm him and shot him three times at point-blank is kept alive. He further stated that if we range in the stomach and chest. want to make a difference, we must learn On January 30,2020, South Africans joined to live our lives with one of the famous the world in remembering the death of the quotes of Mahtma Gandhi, “You must be Wearing a cream white Sari is Consul General, Ms Anju Ranjan, with dignitaries and famous apostle of non-violence. Consulate the change you want to see in the world.” community members. Ahmed Kathrada Foundation Board Members Testify At Aggett Inquest THE Ahmed Kathrada Foundation suppression. We want the truth to be Neil Aggett allegedly committed suicide should be applauded. This is an important welcomes the reopening of the inquest known about how we were all tortured by hanging himself with a scarf in his cell step in setting historical records straight.” into the death of trade unionist and under the apartheid government. at the notorious John Vorster Square Police The new inquest follows the 2017 anti-apartheid activist, Neil Aggett. The truth about what happened to Neil Station, now called Johannesburg Central, reopening of the inquest into the death of The inquest was reopened on Monday, Aggett must be revealed. We want his on February 5, 1982. There was evidence anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Timol. January 20, and presided over by Judge contribution to the struggle, his selflessness that he had been brutally tortured. That inquest overturned a 1972 Motsamai Makume of the Johannesburg and his bravery to be documented,” said Mr “This inquest will not only provide justice ruling that Timol had committed suicide High Court. Cachalia. Mr Cachalia said that the inquest for his family, but will cast a spotlight on the by jumping from the 10th floor of John Ahmed Kathrada Foundation board into Neil Aggett’s death, which was con- many other apartheid-era detainees who died Vorster Square. It found that he had been members, Prema Naidoo, Firoz ducted years ago, was a fraud as the apartheid in custody at the hands of the police,” said murdered by Security Branch officers. Cachalia and Barbara Hogan have given government protected the perpetrators. the Ahmed Kathrada Foundation’s executive Mr Balton added, “Determining how Neil evidence at the inquest. The trio had been “Now that we have a new government and director, Neeshan Balton. Aggett had died, is more than a symbolic detained at the same time as Mr Aggett. a constitution, we can ensure that the truth is “This case would never have seen the accomplishment. It sets the record Firoz Cachalia said that although Neil told. Although some of those implicated in light of day if it were not for the efforts straight, it restores dignity to the memory Aggett had died over 30 years ago, they could Neil’s death are also deceased, and there will of family, friends and organisations such of the deceased and his noble cause. It provide some useful evidence at the inquest. be no actual prosecution, there will be some as the Human Rights Foundation and the also reminds us, in the words of Ahmed “This is an important process as satisfaction that the truth has been told.” National Prosecuting Authority’s Priority Kathrada, that “Freedom was not free, reconciliation depends on truth, not The inquest comes almost 38 years after Crimes and Litigation Unit. Their efforts it was fought for and died for”. THE RISING SUN Lenasia - February 4 - 10, 2020 - www.risingsunlenasia.co.za Page 5 Kumon: Your passport to Maths and English success UCCESS in Mathematics, and the concentration and problem-solving. development. 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That inquest overturned a 1972 ruling that Timol had committed suicide Corona Virus Spreading at an alarming rate as the world struggle to contain it by jumping from the 10th floor of John THE Corona virus has been spreading rapidly respiratory tract and causes pneumonia. confirmed that it will refurbish and re-open hospitals as emergency centres for the virus. Vorster Square. It found that he had been across China despite intense measures to To date 17390 cases have been reported with the Xiaotangshan Hospital on the outskirts of These are the Charlotte Maxeke Academic murdered by Security Branch officers. contain it. This is largely due to the ability over 362 deaths worldwide. However, this Beijing. The government has now placed Hospital, the Steve Biko Academic Hospital Mr Balton added, “Determining how Neil of people to move easily from one place to number is steadily increasing. The virus has 56 million people in Wuhan and the and the Tembisa Hospital. Aggett had died, is more than a symbolic another as well as to the ability of the virus to made its way across the world, with one death surrounding provinces under quarantine. According to the Centre for Disease Control, accomplishment. It sets the record be transmitted during the incubation period. reported in the Philippines. China is steadily Health officials in South Africa said common human corona virus symptoms straight, it restores dignity to the memory Corona viruses are a group of viruses that adding more cases, where the mayor of that no corona virus infections have been include a runny nose, headache, cough, of the deceased and his noble cause. It cause diseases in mammals and birds. Wuhan province in China, Zhou Xianwang, reported in Africa so far. South African sore throat, fever and a general feeling of also reminds us, in the words of Ahmed These viruses were discovered in the1960s, said that 5 million people had left the city Health Minister, Zweli Mkhize, added that being unwell. Kathrada, that “Freedom was not free, when the earliest ones were regarded as before travel restrictions were imposed all points of entry have been upgraded To date, there are no vaccines or antiviral it was fought for and died for”. infectious bronchitis viruses in chickens. ahead of the Chinese New Year. Since with improved screening tools. drugs for the prevention or the treatment The virus in its current form infects the then, the Chinese authorities have Gauteng Health has selected three public of the Corona virus. 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The masses of white butterflies one passed on. butterflies affects the central, northern and probably play an important role in the north-eastern parts of South Africa, and pollination of the tree, but there is much depending on climatic conditions like rain not known about this ubiquitous butterfly. and drought, their numbers vary every year. After crossing the Northern Cape, parts Following them, are hundreds of insect- of the Free State and the North West Opinion: Adults Versus Little Children eating birds and dragonflies for which the Province, on their journey north-east, they PARENTS may often be faced with the do so, believing that they have every slow-moving, low-flying butterflies are easy fly across Gauteng, parts of Mpumalanga upsetting reality that another adult seems to right to pass sarcastic comments in front prey. Known as South Africa’s most com- and parts of Limpopo Province. find pleasure in constant, negative, verbal of little children, with the intention mon butterfly and occurring in most areas, Mr van der Walt said that little research has response to a child. This is because the of making a point to the parent or guardian. the Brown-Veined White is also called the been done about where exactly the butterflies adult cannot seem to respond to the child’s We need to remind ourselves constantly to Pioneer, Pioneer White or Caper White. go, but they have been seen flying above the parents when they are faced with personal give respect to those who are older as well Belonging to the family Pieridae, the ocean near the Mozambique coast, where problems. 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This has been Mrs. Dass’ guiding inclusive, interactive, and accessible Shoppers are expected to flock to the principle for the pass five decades. programmes that make a difference venue where they can purchase all the The JISS Senior Survivor club in in the lives of seniors, promoting latest Eastern Bollywood outfits, branded Lenasia is a non profit organisation independence, a sense of belonging clothing from India, bridal wear (it being that provides a free service to to a supportive community, and wedding season), sterling silver jewellery, the elders in the Lenasia fostering a sense of purpose in life. aris, punjabis, kurti tops, Kashmiri shawls, community. You too can be part of this amazing cosmetics, menswear, wallets and belts, The club strives in providing initiative by either becoming a shoes, religious items and much more. New social, recreational and health member, volunteer your time or stocks have just arrived from Mumbai, Delhi, promotion day programme. share a skill or donate a monetary Kolkata and Rajasthan. Shoppers will be This is to reduce social isolation, towards our operational expense”, treated to the best prices directly from the improve the health and well-being said Mrs. Joey Dass. factories of India. Food stalls will feature of older adults and to empower them Should you require further biryani by Shireen’s Taste Budds, pani puri to lead meaningful and connected information, contact Mrs. Joey by Little Surat, fresh sugar cane juice, spicy lives in which they are engaged Dass on: 072 695 2514. pineapples and corn by Zohra Bibi’s. Popular, celebrity station manager, Bash Hoosein of Lenz FM 93.6 said, “We are always overwhelmed by the support of our Bookings now open for Lenasia Big Fete Easter Fair stalls valued listeners and the community of Lenasia and surrounding areas. On Sunday, BOOK your stall now for the Lenasia We Do Clearance Sale'. There will be car Show & February 16, it being Valentine’s Month, 100 Big Fete Easter Fair with Lenz FM 93.6. displays by Boosted Customs, DS Show & Shine, please ladies will be treated to a tea party by the With Ramadaan falling early this year, the Shine and Ratieb Show, and a qawali show contact dynamic team of Lenz FM 93.6, headed by the fair will take place from April 17 – 19. by new group Shiv Awaaz. There will also Deva on 083 CEO, Kim Khan. The ladies will be served tea, The fete has been one of the most popular be karate demonstrations by KFKR and the 701 2384. coffee and cakes, and free mendhi and roses. and successful events for the past 18 years, most popular Lenz FM 93.6 bangra with Closing Free entry to and safe parking for the organised by Bash Hoosein of Lenz FM 93.6. live bands, Bollywood dancers by Kashvita, date for stall Colours of India will be in Robin The fair will also be part of the annual etc. Stage and lighting will be provided by bookings is and Hummingbird Avenues. Credit/ Winter Blanket Drive Campaign. Lots of Base Mechanics and by Express Electrical. March 31. debit card facilities will be available for fun and entertainment will be lined up for Because of the tremendous support by 90% of shoppers’ convenience. The fair will the three days, such as a merry-go-round, stall holders, this year there will also stalls have be open daily from 11 am to 9pm. Halaal food stalls including Zohra Bibi’s be smaller stalls available for small already been Should you require any further Samoosas, Grab a Bite, spicy pineapples, businesses and home industries. booked. information, contact the Lenz FM 93.6 office corn, burgers, hot dogs, grills, Chip and Dip, For stall bookings, call Mohammed Ashiq No food stalls available. on 011 852 8936 or Julie (events co-ordinator) and a variety of stalls that will be selling on 011 852 8936, or Julie on 082 740 6962, To the respected stall holders, all on 082 740 6962. Tune into Lenz FM 93.6 clothing for Ramadaan, winter clothing, toys, or WhatsApp details to 082 740 7078. All payments must be in by March 31. No daily for more information. shoes, ladies’ spencers, Bollywood Music’s entertainers and artistes who would like to payment, no stall. No exceptions. Please note that the Colours of biggest clearance sale of original CDs at be a part of the Easter Fair and car lovers The fete will not be extended due India will NOT BE EXTENDED! R5 and DVDs at R10, and the popular 'Yes who want to display their vehicles with DS to Ramadaan starting early. SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!!! Bogus operator Well Done, AMS Class of 2019 arrested ON Sunday, February 2, the Gauteng Northern Provinces schools, affiliated to ALLEGED the Association of Muslim Schools (AMS), fraudster, hosted their third special awards function for Faasigh the Matriculants of 2019, at the Nizamiye Adams was Midrand School (Midrand) premises. arrested on The Guest of Honour and main speaker was Friday the former Deputy Minister of Education, evening, Enver Surty. January Mr Surty said, “The results of the learners 31, in and the excellent results overall achieved by relation to the schools/learners is exemplary for other fraudulent schools outside the Association to emulate. contracts Faasigh Adams However, the resources need to be shared estimated at with other struggling schools by twinning R50 000 which he took out at Cell C. Rising with them, and to introduce further languages Sun featured an article in its January in schools taking account the demographics 14-20, 2020, publication where it was of the institution, the quality, and the stand- reported that Mr. Adams defrauded a ard. Schools achieving many Bachelor passes number of pilgrims for Umrah. Faasigh must be complimented and this augurs well Adams has since contacted the Rising for the schools, learners, and the country. Sun to apologise to his clients for his However, as an Association, we must not be previous behaviour and promised to make insular to matters taking place in the country. amends. On January 30, Faasigh wrote: Learners need to be part of the community “Let me from the offset humbly make in all matters, irrespective of religious maaf(forgiveness) to the ummah(community) affiliations. and Mu›tamireen(pilgrims), in particular for The schools need to continue to uphold the misappropriation of monies which was high standards, and to provide quality deposited into the Madrassah Tul Ulooms education.” He paid a compliment to and was placed fourth overall from Well done to all those involved in the account, and I make Shukr thanks) to the the learners and to all role players for all the learners who wrote Matric. educational empowering of the learners and Almighty for having shown mercy upon achieving such phenomenal results. She received a sum of R2 000 for all her maintaining the Islamic ethos.” me, a humble servant, by affording me the The top learner from the 23 matric-affiliated efforts, once again sponsored by Al Baraka AMS Gauteng/Northern Provinces opportunity to make amends in repaying schools, and 630 learners who wrote, was Bank, and trophies in the various categories. chairperson Ebrahim Saloojee said, “As more than half of my debt in such a short Ms Iman Jetham from the Lenasia Muslim The top five achievers for this year’s an Association we are proud of our period of time through the grace and Fadl School (LMS) with an aggregate of 93,43%. awards (all girls) were: 1st - Iman Jhetham institutions and learners for their (generosity) of the Almighty. I pray that Ms Iman Jetham said, “Hard work, discipline, (LMS - 93,45%,) 2nd - Zeenat Ismail achievements. Nevertheless, we theummah(community) will forgive my support from parents and teachers, and Casmod (Azaadville Muslim School) must have leadership groomed to shortcomings and pray that the Almighty faith in the Almighty assisted me in this tied with Aarifah Loonat (LMS) be part of the broader society eases my difficulty in order to fulfil the position.” Ms Iman Jethan was also awarded both with 93,14%, 4th - Iman Atia needs, and today’s learners must make Gaq(rights) of those whom I am indebted top achiever in Accounting (96%), (92,57 - Al Asr Educational meaningful contributions in the communities to.” He added, “I have never denied Afrikaans (95%), and the ‘Best Learner’ of Institute) and 5th - Aaliya Cassim they are going to serve. Compliments to all my debt and will never deny what is her school, taking trophies in each category (Middelburg Muslim School - 91,86%). the learners who have achieved phenomenal rightfully theirs and have taken the and a cash award of R5 000 sponsored by Awards in Islamiaat, Akhlaaq (Behaviour), results. Keep up the high standards! amaanat(guidance) through the guidance Albaraka Bank. LMS, principal, Ebrahim Best Academic Awards in the different The Organising Committee would like to of an Alim(learned individual).” Mia said, “Ms Iman Jethan deserved it and subject offered at all the schools and ‘Best thank all sponsors which included, Albaraka On Monday, February 3, Radio786 he is proud of her and so is the school.” Learner’ from each school were made. Qari Bank, Ridgeway Muslim School and Adhnaan and Voice Of The Cape confirmed, The learner from Al Asr Educational Ahmed Yusuf Lockhat, AMS National Laher Insurance Consultants. the arrest of Faasigh Adams. Institute, Ms Iman Atia, was recognised as chairperson from KZN, in his keynote The results of the learners could not be The Wynberg Magistrates Court in Cape the top achiever with the highest number of address said, “In all the provinces the schools achieved without the dedication and Town has granted the 56-year-old bail on distinctions (aggregate 92,57). She affiliated to AMS, have excelled and many commitment of the excellent teachers February 3. While Faasigh has made bagged awards in Accounting (96%), of them have maintained a quality 100% and support of the parents.” arrangements to pay some monies back. He Arabic (97%), Life Science (95%), ‘Best pass over the years. This is a phenomenal The event was broadcast live on still owes a substantial amount of money Learner’ of her School, Islamiaat, achievement. In Gauteng 18 schools (from Cii Radio and ITV Networks. that cannot be independently verified. 23) achieved 100% passes this year again. 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Knights Sports Academy Chess Tournament to be held in Lenasia hosts Soccer Trials Lenasia Ext 3 HE Knights Sports Academy is This is achieved largely through their sports selection of 2 young stars were part of squad. Library invites calling all under 11 to under 17 boys programes. The academy competes in the The academy also had a blast while you to a Chess and girls to participate in their free trial high structures of sports such as the Soweto building good relations with teams in the Tournament which at the Tech Grounds, Bamboo Street, Academy Leagues for boys’ soccer as well Premier Soccer League (PSL). This has will be held on TLenasia Ext 6, on February 15 from as the Sasol Women’s League for Girls. helped the academy to provide opportunity February 22, 8am. The Knights Sports Academy was The Knights Sports Academy further aims to young player’s trialling with Big Clubs. 2020 at the Impala founded in 2013 by Mr Floyd Zungu, who to make a university sports ‘without walls.’ Today the Knights Sports Academy is busy Crescent Primary School in Lenasia. at the time was working for the Department Mr Floyd Zungu added that, “The academy attaining promotional league status with Participants will stand a chance to win R3, of Sports. Since its founding, the Knights would meet the needs of its athletes by the South African Football Association 000 worth of prizes. The registration fee Sports Academy has been on a mission to teaching sport in competitive platforms.” (SAFA) Structures. Mr Floyd Zungu is R20 by February 19, 2020. serve the community and the country as a In 2013 the senior boys competed in the added that the academy is also looking For more information contact sport education resource. Deep South promotional league, where the for sports coaches and managers. 072 836 8434 or 084 582 5582.

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