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October 1, 2020 011-970-3030 Fax: 011-970-4083 FREE Also fi nd us on the internet - www.kemptonexpress.co.za / E-mail: [email protected] Zinhle is stirring pots and Glen Marais substation upgrades to Widow’s heart shattered after muscles on SuperSport 16 ensure power supply - CoE 2 family’s graves are vandalised 3 Learners showcase their heritage

Aston Manor Primary School’s learners showcased their cultural diversity by dressing up on Heritage Day.

Karabo Mohlama from Aston Manor Primary sported her Zulu culture for Heritage Day. Scan for video Page 2 NEWS www.kemptonexpress.co.za . . . KEMPTON EXPRESS October 1, 2020

Briefs Grant-in-Aid applicants targeted by con artist The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) fast-track their Grant-in-Aid of the following: warned residents to be aware applications,” he said. • The name of the city of a Grant-in-Aid scam doing “The scammer who claims is City of Ekurhuleni, not the rounds. to be involved in Grant-in- Ekurhuleni Municipality. According to CoE spokes- Aid adjudication, solicits • Landlines in the city have person, Themba Gadebe, amounts of about R3 000 the 999 prefi x. the scam is run by a person from applicants, and recites • The email address for staff claiming to be an employee of their personal information is: person’sname.surname@ City of Ekurhuleni’s executive mayor Clr Mzwandile Masina during his visit to the Glen Marais the CoE. contained in their applications ekurhuleni.gov.za and not substation. “The city has been inun- to gain their trust.” [email protected] or dated with complaints from Gadebe said the Grant-in- any other variations. residents who have received Aid applications are handled Residents can report fraud calls from the scammer so- and processed free of charge. and corruption to 0800 102 liciting money to purportedly Residents should be aware 201. Mayor inspects newly Drugs worth R300k found and four arrested An EMPD crime prevention was stopped and searched in discovered two plastic bags upgraded substation operation led by multiple task Birch Acres on Kwartel Road. containing dagga, valued at forces on last Wednesday, “Offi cers found three R76 000, hidden in the glove The City of Ekurhuleni’s it in June last year, leaving customers and the future resulted in the arrest of four ziplocks with a plastic bag compartment.” executive mayor, Clr residents of Glen Marais and development without any suspects in possession of of CAT and two plastic bags Mokheseng said in Ebony Mzwandile Masina, com- parts of Birchleigh without strain. various narcotics worth nearly of crystal meth, valued at Park, a man an woman were mended the team that power for six days. “The Glen Marais substa- R300 000. R200 000, stashed under- also arrested. “Offi cers found worked on the upgrades and “Our investigation tion now has three trans- Spokesperson for EMPD neath the seats. On the same 465 sachets of nyaope, 45 maintenance of the Glen revealed that the cause of formers and the normal load Kobeli Mokheseng reported spot, a 31-year-old man in pieces of rock, 55 pieces of Marais substation. that fi re was cable theft. To needs two transformers. that a blue Audi A4 sedan, a white Suzuki hatchback crystal meth and 5kg of dagga Masina visited the substa- mitigate and prevent the “The substation has driven by a 27-year-old man, was handcuff ed once offi cers valued at R25 000.” tion last Monday to monitor same thing from happening, contingency in the event the progress on the work we have installed modern of a transformer failure Job seekers warned about employment scam being carried out. technology that will protect and has suffi cient capac- Phakamile Mbengashe, our infrastructure and our ity to accommodate new The City of Ekurhuleni dia relations, said the job would like to apply for the spokesperson of the ex- residents in case this hap- customers in the area,” said warned job seekers to be advertisement lists various CoE’s vacancies when one ecutive mayor, said the city pens again,” said Masina. Mbengashe. cautious of an employment vacancies including security is advertised can do so at spent R15-million on the up- Due to the upgrades and “The city is on the drive scam doing the rounds on offi cers, general workers and www.ekurhuleni.gov.za grades and maintenance fol- alterations done, the substa- to renew its infrastructure to various online platforms technicians. “Job seekers are advised lowing the fi re that damaged tion can now supply current meet the current demand.” falsely advertising jobs on “The advertisement lures that no form of payment is behalf of the city. the unsuspecting public to needed for the city’s recruit- Nhlanhla Cebekhulu, contact a certain Mr Makua ment process.” Three nabbed for cable theft CoE’s divisional head of for application details.” Report fraud and corrup- communication and me- Nhlanhla said those who tion on 0800 102 201. Two EMPD divisions collectively arrested 11 suspects for cases involving cable theft and driving under the infl uence of alcohol in Boksburg and Kempton Park recently. While you’re According to EMPD spokesperson Kobeli staying in, Mokheseng EMPD’s OR Tambo Interna- we’re tional Airport offi cers arrested eight male staying on. and female drivers respectively on CR Swart

Find your perfect space on Drive, Old Pretoria and Greyilla roads last Saturday. “The arrests were made for being in- toxicated while behind the steering wheel following roadblocks in Kempton Park area. The motorists, between the ages of 26 and 51 years, were escorted to Kempton Park Police Station.” privateproperty.co.za While on patrol, EMPD Anti-Cable Theft Unit members arrested three male suspects between the ages of 40 and 53 next to Dun- swart Railway Station in Main Reef Road in Boksburg last Thursday. “The trio were found digging a trench and An EMPD Anti-Cable Theft Unit oﬃ cer appre- it is believed they intended to steal and sell 18 hends a suspect. Photo: EMPD metres of copper cables valued at R21 600. “They were taken to Boksburg North arrest. Police Station and charged in accordance “The 11 suspects, facing charges of theft, with the tampering, damaging or destroying possession of implements (tools) to commit of essential infrastructure act.” a crime and driving while under the inﬂ u- Tools such as three picks, two spades, two ence of alcohol, appeared at the Boksburg hacksaws, one crowbar, three pairs of gloves and Kempton Park magistrate’s courts,” and six empty bags were seized during the Mokheseng concluded. P351836KC40 KEMPTON EXPRESS October 1, 2020 . . . www.kemptonexpress.co.za NEWS Page 3 Body wrapped in blanket discovered

Mystery surrounds the death for autopsy and thorough inves- of a man found at Mooifontein tigations,” said Mokheseng. Cemetery in Norkem Park on Madiga said the man is esti- September 20. mated to be between the ages of “He was lying with his face 35 and 40. upwards with plastic wrapped Any one with a missing fam- around his head. His face was ily member is urged to call the covered with blood and his Norkem Park SAPS. hands had been tied with cable In a separate incident, the ties. body of an abandoned baby was “It looked like the man was also found at the cemetery on killed somewhere else and September 19. dumped in the cemetery,” said “The body was found in- Sgt Johanna Madiga, Norkem side the cemetery next to the Park SAPS spokesperson. palisade. The upper body was She added the man had been covered with plastic and the wearing blue jeans and a T-shirt. legs only partly covered and left It would seem as though the family's graves of Rose Fahner and Jessica Palmer were singled out in this case of vandal- “At about 11.30am, EMPD of- abandoned,” Sgt Madiga said. ism, as the surrounding graves seemed preserved and intact. An EMPD patrol vehicle was spotted doing rounds through fi cers patrolling the Mooifontein Madiga said an on-duty pa- the cemetery when the Express visited the site. Photograph: Lynne Ndlovu Cemetery parameters responded trolling offi cer received a com- when fl agged by two members plaint from Thembisa, stating an of the community, citing they abandoned baby was discovered saw what looked like a motion- in Tortelduif Avenue. less person inside the cemetery,” “Ekurhuleni emergency Widow’s heart broken after said Kobeli Mokheseng, EMPD service was contacted, to which spokesperson. Gauteng emergency medical “The middle-aged man was reactionary services arrived on declared dead by medical the scene. Photos of the body experts on site. He had been were taken before the scene family’s graves vandalised wrapped in a beige with pink was handed over to Germiston fl owers blanket, had cable ties Pathology Services.” Heleen Rossouw the cemetery. “Twenty-nine years ago the grave around his arms, a tight plastic Police are investigating “There are no patrolling security cost R7 500. The additional ex- bag covering his face with a concealment of birth and appeal “My family’s graves were vandal- guards on the premises so there penses to have it fi xed again will be deep laceration on his forehead. to anyone with information to ised at Mooifontein Cemetery dur- would be no way for them to know another R7 500,” Palmer said. “The body was transported come forward and to contact ing lockdown. I am upset and need what happens in the cemetery if “Graveyards and gravestones are a to the government mortuary, Sgt Eunice Nkuna from Norkem help.” someone entered the cemetery else- core part of our history and it is the accompanied by the local SAPS Park SAPS on 082 519 1446. These were the words of Rose where.” responsibility of the state to ensure Fahner (67) from Bonaero Park. According to the City of Ekurhu- that these are well maintained and Speaking on her behalf was her leni’s spokesperson, Themba protected. “It looked like the man had been killed granddaughter Jessica Palmer, who Gadebe, Mooifontein Cemetery has “For graves to be vandalised told Express, “My mother, uncle, three security guards patrolling the speaks of poor management, poor somewhere else.” great grandmother and grandfather grounds 24 hours daily. security and incredible disrespect to are all buried there and it seems He said they carry security equip- the dead,” Palmer said. blatantly disrespectful for a grave to ment and two-way radios. Gadebe said the CoE is not be destroyed in any manner. The CoE admitted that the secu- responsible for the damage caused. “My grandmother was extremely rity structures in place have been “The Cemetery and Crematorium upset as her mother, husband and threatened by vagrants or criminals. By-Laws Chapter 7: Care of graves her only two children are laid to “In case of emergency the security and memorial work 35 (13) state that rest there and it just brings the pain guards contact the security control the council shall not be held liable back to the forefront when you see centre or EMPD. Requests were for damage to or theft of memorial this kind of damage done to the last made to EMPD to increase security,” work,” he said. physical attachment you have to Gadebe said. A request for comment was sent to your loved ones.” For Fahner and Palmer the dam- EMPD. Palmer alleged that there is only age has been done to the resting At the time of going to print, no one security guard at the entrance to places of their loved ones. comment had been received.

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Normal adoption process takes place (meet and greet if applicable, property inspection [by appointment], sterilisation). 4. You will be contacted to arrange col- Kennel R14, Maltese, male, Kennel S5, Retriever X, female, Kennel R17, Tabby, female, young Kennel R18, “Russian Blue” Type, lection. adult. adult. adult. female, adult. KNOW YOUR LOCAL NGOs Welfare organisation aids most vulnerable Tawana Community NPO has dedicated its eff orts to serve as a safety net in many areas for the needy to promote social change in local communities. The NPO is a community- based welfare organisation, with the main focus of poverty alleviation through its soup kitchen, clothing programme and monthly food parcels. The organisation also cares for abandoned and disabled Sharon Rushton is the founder and director of Life Link Pregnancy Crisis Centre based at 10 Du Plessis Ave, Kempton children. Park Ext 2 (opposite Kreft Primary School). The organisation has recently launched its baby safe called Jeremiah’s Hope Tawana was founded by and through the initiative the organisation aims to provide positive alternative to abandonment. Norkem Park residents Sylvia Mofokeng, Isiah Chikosi and Andile Mlambo and is based in Norkem Park Extension Four. Centre provides hope for babies They cover a wide geographi- cal area which includes Them- Tawana Community NPO is com- Puleng Sekabate facing an unplanned/unwanted • What are the organisation’s bisa. mitted to addressing the hunger pregnancy, or vulnerable women and needs? According to Tawana Com- pains in Kempton Park. Know Your Local NGOs is a new women considering abandoning their Toiletries for moms and babies and munity NPO spokesperson, initiative by the Express that attempts babies because they feel they can’t nappies for the single mom support Sylvia Mofokeng, the organisa- bers in need. to bridge the gap that might exist look after their babies. programme, as well as funding. tion targets the most vulnerable “We have a monthly food par- between the community, corporates • What are some of your ongoing • How has Covid-19, regulations members of the community, cel programme which provides and local organisations. operations/campaigns/outreach and restrictions and lockdown which are the elderly, the youth for 12 child-headed families that The aim is to make local organi- programmes? impacted the organisation? and abandoned children. we have identifi ed.” Tawana is sations that continuously make a Life Link off ers the following free “We were closed for two months “We aim to help people challenged by inconsistency of diff erence in the community known and confi dential services: pregnancy and when we reopened we had a who are facing daily poverty, some supporters. “This is due to to the public. testing, options counselling, adop- fl ood of clients. We had 13 clients the elderly who can’t fend for Covid-19. We are also struggling These organisations include non- tion advice, adoption facilitation, on the fi rst day after reopening and themselves, the disabled and with food parcels and transporta- profi t organisations (NPOs), non- HIV counselling and testing, post had a total of 68 clients in June,” said abandoned children. We host tion. We need logistical support government organisations (NGOs), abortion/miscarriage counselling, Rushton. a weekly soup kitchen which for transportation. and non-profi t companies (NPCs). non-diagnostic ultrasounds, in-house “Moms are in desperate need, feeds up to 300 people in and “Our bakkie is old and This week, we feature Life Link programmes for moms who have with some having lost their jobs or around Kempton Park and constantly gives us problems. Pregnancy Crisis Centre established gone through counselling and a Baby their partners having lost their jobs Thembisa. The number of people we assist in 2001. Safe. and are unable to aff ord the basics “We run an abandoned and always increases compared to • What does the organisation do? • What are some of the promi- for their families. They are battling disabled children’s programme what we can off er. It’s never Provides positive alternatives to nent challenges faced by the to feed and clothe their children. and we take in abandoned easy nor fair to turn back a abortion and abandonment. organisation? This has placed a huge strain on our children and give them a safe hungry child on account of us • Where is it based? “We do not receive funding from resources.” environment.” not having enough funds or Offi ces are at 10 Du Plessis Av- government and have to constantly • Contact details: Tawana also initiated a Dress supplies,” said Mofokeng. enue, Kempton Park Extension Two raise funds. We rely on the generosity Cell: 083 562 6106 a Friend Campaign where To assist Tawana, contact Mo- (opposite Kreft Primary School). of the community and corporates,” Email: [email protected] people can drop off clothes to fokeng on 072 703 4131 or at • Who does it aim to help? said Sharon Rushton, founder and Offi ce hours: Monday, Wednesday distribute to community mem- [email protected] Organisation assists any woman director of Life Link. and Friday from 9am to 1pm.

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“Thank you, Zamokuhle Private Hospital” KEMPTON EXPRESS October 1, 2020 . . . www.kemptonexpress.co.za COMMUNITY NEWS Page 7 Pageant winner puts Kempton on global map Heleen Rossouw Cayla has a work-driven personal- But would her pageantry expertise lead dreams and believe in yourself. ity which she infuses with her sense for her to the grand title of Miss SA one day? “Remember, you create beauty with “Real beauty is not just about glamour adventure. “A lot of people have asked me whether your attitude, behaviour and actions. and tiaras, it is more about being beautiful “Cayla does very well in her academics, I want to enter Miss South Africa when Always be humble, no matter what title or from the inside.” even with two additional subjects in alpha I’m older and to be honest, I’m not sure. crown you wear.” This is according to Van Riebeeck Park mathematics and business studies. She is I want to focus on my studies fi rst after Cayla will represent South Africa at the teen Cayla van Eeden (16) as she refl ected a hard worker, committed and her school school.” Miss Universe Junior pageant in Turkey on a successful pageant year. work is very important to her,” Elize said. She aspires to be a doctor, be it a pae- next year. Despite Covid-19 yielding challenges, Cayla said she is not too active in diatrician or a neonatologist. Her mom said competing internationally Cayla bagged a number of titles, such as school-related activities or hobbies such To any girl or boy who wishes to fol- is nothing new to Cayla. Miss Junior Teen South Africa, Face of as sport or culture. low the footsteps from the likes of Cayla, “After all, she also won Miss Teen South Africa’s overall winner, Miss Junior “II don’tdon t have any hobbies but I enjoenjoyy her advice reads: “Never,Never, ever give upup.. World and Photo Model of the World iinn Teen Universe SA and Senior Miss Char- adventure sport. I’ve done skydiv- Learn from your mistakes and 20182018.”.” ity SA. ing,ing, bungee jumping and be positive, chase youyourr For Cayla, a valuable characteristic to parasailing.parasailing. I ppreferrefer to be taken from her runway rendezvous is spendspend my time do- confi dence. inging charity and “I’ve learnt to be bold enough to use my communitycommunity voice and brave enough to listen to my work.”work.” heart.” The Hoërskool Jeugland learner shared how Miss Junior Teen SA and Senior Miss Charity SA are recognisable titles in pageantry. “My greatest passion is helping and caring for others. I love doing charity work. It has taught me, from a young age, to do everything with love without expecting anything in return. At the end of the day it is not about what you have, it’s about who you lifted up, who you’ve made better and what you have given back.” Cayla’s mom, Elize, said her daughter is involved in a number of charity projects. “This ranges from hospital visits, volun- teering at children’s homes, old age homes and shelters. She also visits schools in informal settlements where she addresses learners on key topics like drug abuse, teenage pregnancies and how to be asser- tive.” Her biggest project was raising funds to provide young girls and women from disadvantaged communities with washable sanitary wear. Cayla van Eeden (16), a Van Riebeeck Park teen, will represent South Africa at the 2021 Miss Universe Junior pageant in Turkey. Page 8 NEWS www.kemptonexpress.co.za . . . KEMPTON EXPRESS October 1, 2020 KEMPTON EXPRESS October 1, 2020 . . . www.kemptonexpress.co.za NEWS Page 9 Page 10 COMMUNITY NEWS www.kemptonexpress.co.za . . . KEMPTON EXPRESS October 1, 2020 Twins set to pave their Thabo Rametsi talks about life as an actor Lynne Ndlovu developed at Norkem Park about the human journey. I way in music industry High School. have lived a thousand lives as Thabo Rametsi is an actor At school he acted in sev- an actor and have learnt many TTEE Ramzy, Thabang and Thabiso Ram- and producer known for his eral television commercials skills. I have learnt languages, aloko (18) are new youngsters on the amapi- roles in The Giver (2014), and and school plays and had how to fi ght, ride diff erent ano block, serving beats and taking the music Kalushi: The Story of Solo- drama coaching from Bonnie vehicles, diff erent disciplines industry by storm. mon Mahlangu (2016). Lee Bouman and Dorothy and professions. The dynamic duo is known for their unique He got his big break in Ann Gould. “What I’ve learnt from the talent and ability to connect with audience. 2010 when he auditioned for “Acting was my childhood acting career is that consist- Express recently met with the duo for a the SABC 1 acting competi- dream. It’s the only thing ency is key.” Q&A session. tion Class Act, making it to that held my attention.ntion. What got you into music? the Top 10. He was studying I discovered it whenhen “We were born into music as it has always at the time. doing school plays.ys. I been and always will be a God-given gift, and He appeared on television was told as a childd by we are grateful for such a gift.” screens for diff erent roles strangers that I hadad Who inspired you to make music? such as SABC 3’s soapie a gift for it. But it’st’s “We were inspired by Kabza De Small and High Rollers as orphan Muzi only during varsityty DJ Maphorisa, aka the Scorpion Kings.” Thabang and Thabiso Ramaloko (18) make up a dynamic duo bringing fresh energy to the Khuzwayo, who had a score that I realised I hadad ttoo How would you describe the music you amapiano genre. to settle with TT, Fanie Fou- follow my dreams.s. typically create? rie’s Lobola and The Giver. “I have workedd “Soulful dance - more of soulful vocals and What is the most useless talent you have? He had a small guest role in with some of melodies tapped into a dance beat.” “Our most useless talent is playing soc- an episode of the Showtime the greatest What is your creative process like? cer. We are skilled soccer players but it never drama series Homeland, in artists, includ- “It’s fun. There’s no hard work. The creative worked for us. We never actually used that 2014, and TV movie The Ga- ing Thishiwe process fl ows and involves strict discipline talent to its full potential.” mechangers, a true-life drama Ziqubu, in order to meet the deadlines we’ve set for How do you feel the internet has impacted about a legal battle over the Sdumo Mt- ourselves.” the music business? morality of the video game shali, Daniel Who would you most like to collaborate “Very positively. Musicians now have the Grand Theft Auto. Radcliff e, with? option to release singles and EPs. Previously Rametsi recently scored Jodie Foster, “The Major League DJz. They are also twins you just had to release an album. With the himself a breakout lead role Benedict and create the same genre as us. We would like internet, it’s easy for the rest of the world to as Solomon Mahlangu in the Cumberbatch to give the people music created by two sets of access our music.” 2016 feature fi lm Kalushi, and Laurence twins.” What is your favourite song to perform? based on the life of Solomon Fishburne, to If you could open a show for any artist, who “Ndonwabile by TTEE Ramzy ft Golden ‘Kalushi’ Mahlangu, who name a few. would it be? Rose.” was executed by the apartheid “I have trav- “Defi nitely the Scorpion Kings. They inspire Which famous musicians do you admire? government at the age of 23. elled the world us.” “Nqubeko Mbatha and Khaya Mthethwa Express caught up with and have seen What is one message you would give to your because they are people who portray true the inaugural BRICS Film true African great-t- fans? musicianship according to our knowledge of Festival award winner. ness. My experi- “Never stop believing. It’s never to early music.” Rametsi discovered his love ence has shown me or too late to chase your dreams. Nothing is What’s next for you? for the arts during his time at how incredible we impossible. We also thank our fans, we are “Domination. We are about to take over the Norkem Park Primary School. are as Africans. Express caught up with Thabo Rametsi, humbled by your support.” music industry and make South Africa dance.” His love for the arts further I love learning who plays Solomon in the movie Kalushi.

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Having studied BSC Di- were never prepared for “I was raised by a man, etetics at the University of something like it,” ex- my late grandfather, so the Western Cape, Mafen- pressed Mafentile. being the eldest and a girl tile holds a degree with “My challenge, espe- among the grandchildren, honours in Dietetics. cially working with sick I had to assume the role of “I knew from a young children, is that mothers being a mother at a young age that I wanted to be in don’t want to bring their age and help nurture my Founder Mavis Mavundla is dedicated to providing food in the form of freshly cooked meals as well a fi eld where I could help as food parcels to those who are destitute and needy. children for consultations young siblings,” shared care for those in need, so due to fear of infection of Mafentile. I guess dietetics chose me Covid-19. The reluctance “From that experi- and I am happy it did,” of bringing the children ence, being a nurturer and said Mafentile. for consultations leads caring for others came Meeting a growing need Through the challenges to them relapsing and naturally which I love. I she encounters, Mafentile therefore quickening the believe being a woman Members of Mangosi commu- domestic violence which leads in the parks and other tempo- still fi nds great joy in her disease progression. means being a pillar of the nity feeding scheme in Kemp- to more children running away, rary shelters. work. “The retrenchments family and the society at ton Park dedicated their time and women being out on the “On Thursdays we give to “I work in a township and loss of income, due large.” to make more than 100 meals street,” said Mavundla. organisations for the visually where majority of my pa- to the global pandemic, Dietetics is not only a weekly to ensure that the needy “We need to stand up like impaired where all visually tients are poverty stricken has forced many people profession for Mafentile, do not go to bed hungry. other frontline workers and impaired individuals and those due to the rising unem- needing of supplements but also a lifestyle. The members stepped up on love one another and be each living with other disabilities ployment rate, lack of because of the lack of food “Women must not forget Heritage Day to help the needy other’s support structure. come in to receive food par- education, social inequali- at home. They are afraid to take care of themselves in Thembisa. “The most painful part of cels. Our main challenges are ties and other social ills on of being ill or having mi- and their health while run- Founder Mavis Mavundla Covid-19 was the limitations to the increase in the number of top of their health issues,” cronutrient defi ciencies. ning their households and explained that the feeding meet our homeless recipients food parcel recipients for our explained Mafentile. “The other challenge careers,” said Mafentile. scheme was started as an and when the restrictions were park programme and visually “However, I get a sense is that people who suff er “It is important to lead outreach programme for home- fi nally lifted we found that disabled programme. We have of purpose and fulfi lment from obesity are now pan- a healthy lifestyle that less individuals living around the number of people in need, six bachelor fl ats where we will when I see improvement icking as the condition is a includes healthy-eating, Kempton Park with a specifi c due to economic factors, had be accommodating victims of in my patients’ nutritional risk factor when it comes exercise, going for regular focus on women, children and doubled. abuse, and we will need as- status and their general to Covid-19 infection. check-ups for weight, people living with disabilities. “We donate food parcels sistance for daily supplies and health and well-being, This has caused them to cholesterol levels, blood “The pandemic has burdened every Wednesdays and Thurs- food for the victims. knowing that I contributed want to lose weight at an glucose levels, blood us with a responsibility to love. day. On Wednesdays we give “Any help will be appreci- in restoring someone’s impossible and unhealthy pressure, Pap smear and We also saw the increase in to homeless individuals living ated to change lives.” health. I thrive on the rate.” mental health.” 12 1 October 2020 www.kemptonexpress.co.za/property

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Investing money in which additions are worth expert in the fi eld and do plenty as all windows and doors are In the end, whether or not environmentally friendly the investment. Real estate of research before installing the properly fi tted and are well- energy-saving upgrades increase enhancements for a home is practitioners know what buyers panels. maintained so that no heat is lost a home’s asking price is largely not only a way to protect the are asking for and can guide “This is generally an expensive and that no cool air is fi ltering in,” aff ected by how the property is environment and save on monthly homeowners into making changes addition, so be sure that the solar Goslett said. marketed. energy costs, but it can ultimately that will appeal to buyers in their panels are proven to work and Another emerging trend that “Many of these improvements help a home stand out when the area,” said Goslett. are reliable,” Goslett said. might not add quite as much are not visible when a buyer time comes to sell, provided the As a rule of thumb though, A somewhat less desirable investment value as the features walks through a home or pages correct features are installed. certain green features tend to add addition is energy effi cient mentioned above is eco-friendly through listing photos online. “With many young buyers more value than others. windows. redecorating. A real estate professional can preferring homes with eco-friendly For example, updating the “Some sellers remodel highlight the features so that installations, new developments home’s insulation is always a certain rooms using buyers can see the value of the are arising to cater to this growing worthwhile investment. It can be difficult to renewable materials in the eco-friendly renovations.” demand. Even older generations Insulating the roof and new design. While sustainable For those who are still unsure are looking to have more energy- ceiling will keep a home 5°C know which features hardwood fl ooring or recycled about going ahead with eco- effi cient homes owing to rising warmer in winter and 10°C are worth the materials for kitchen cabinets friendly renovations, Goslett said electricity costs and uncertainty cooler in summer, which will and countertops will appeal to that energy-effi cient features can of supply from the national grid,” signifi cantly lower the home’s investment. an environmentally conscious really set a home apart when a said regional director and CEO of heating and cooling costs. buyer, it may not carry as buyer is narrowing down their RE/MAX Southern Africa, Adrian A lot of the new insulation much value for the average options. Goslett. also has sound-proofi ng qualities These can often be an consumer. “There is minimal downside But, with a variety of products which is an appealing feature for expensive upgrade that can take “If you are doing these to making your home green. available on the market, it can be many buyers. as long as 15 years before the renovations purely for the In the long-term, you could diffi cult to know which features Solar panels are also an energy-cost savings cover the investment returns, then I increase your home’s value, are worth the investment. appealing feature in warmer parts original investment. would recommend consulting a lower your electricity costs, and “Working with an of the country. “It might not be necessary to real estate practitioner before protect the environment. Going experienced professional Clients who are interested in purchase specially-designed undertaking these kinds of green is really the best choice a can help homeowners decide solar panels should consult an energy effi cient windows as long renovations,” said Goslett. homeowner can make,” he said.

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KEMPTON EXPRESS October 1, 2020 KEMPTON EXPRESS October 1, 2020 . . . www.kemptonexpress.co.za SPORT Page 15 Canoeing back with a bang Paddlers, coaches and their The upcoming South clubs eagerly jumped into African Canoe Marathon the water to practise their Championships event takes paddling before races began place on October 11 and 12 on September 19 and 20. at the St Francis Bay canals. Since lockdown, GCU Marathon Championships K1 results: held its fi rst successful K1 u-14 canoeing event in Gauteng • Theo Dreyer 1:09:59.05 hosted by the Victoria Lake • Ameerah Hank Club (VLC). 1:19:05.95 Highlanders Netball Club founder Benjamin Mphahlele receives a do- Young and old looked U-16 nation from Betway South Africa’s marketing manager, David Rachidi. eager to get back into the • Luke Salmon water. 1:47:52.77 GCU media liaison Jen- • Helen Jansen van Vu- Betway sets the bar nie Dallas said over fi ve uren 2:06:43.78 months have passed since U-18 GCU last hosted a calendar Scan for video • Ross Leslie 1:43:59.97 for community sports event. Winners of the K1 Male GCU Marathon Championships • Alexa Godden “The fi rst offi cial cal- Clinton Cook and Wayne Jacobs at Germiston Lake on 2:07:10.35 Betway South Africa’s ongoing handover of the donation which endar event was a success September 19. U-23 eff orts towards community sports included brand new kits, track- largely due to the amount • Bradley Boulle development was extended to suits, bibs and training equipment, of ‘behind-the-scenes’ “Wayne was going strong this is where they have fun 1:41:35.59 netball. Betway South Africa’s market- eff orts by Canoeing South so I had to muster all my re- and it removes them from Senior The sports betting and enter- ing manager David Rachidi said Africa (CSA), VLC and serve to secure the victory,” negative infl uences such as • Clinton Cook tainment company made an R30 Betway recently honoured South GCU, who made this a said the winner. drugs and crime,” he said. 1:38:07.80 000 donation to the Highlanders African women in sport through reality.” Cook fi nished in Dallas explained canoe- • Esti van Tonder Netball Club, east of Johannes- their women’s month celebrations. She added the Germis- 1:38:07.80, just four ing is diff erent to other 1:48:05.55 burg, on September 20 as part of They saw it fi t that they further ton Lake was in pristine seconds before Jacobs, sport and is considered an SubVet this year’s FA Community Shield partnered with an organisation condition, the weather was who fi nished with a time of elite sport because it does • Richard Fly 1:47:47.93 initiative. which has women empowerment warm and the venue was 1:38:11.31. not have a lot of com- Vet Thabang Mazibuko from at the heart of everything they well geared with Covid-19 Jacobs said they had fun petitors and it is diffi cult to • Wayne Jacobs Betway said the donation came as did. protocols to ensure safety in the fi rst half. master. 1:38:11.31 a result of Betway SA’s pledge to “Coming back from our recent and enjoyment for partici- “I tried to push in the “It is not like road run- • Jodie Dreyer 2:45:21.59 donate R1 for each bet placed for celebrations of Women’s Month, pants. second half because I knew ning, soccer, rugby or SubMaster the FA Community Shield which we were excited to focus our The seniors K1 21.5km Clinton had the in-sprint cricket. Who would have • Luke Symons took place on August 29. #BetwayCares initiative towards race on Saturday was won on me. thought we could have 1:46:42.49 “The FA Community Shield is a cause that empowers women in by Clinton Cook, with “I pushed the pace but water sports in Gauteng, a • Sarah Evans 2:14:02.50 an annual football match con- our communities.” Wayne Jacobs right on his it wasn’t enough as Clint town with no sea and not Master tested between the champions of “As part of our Women’s tail. proved he had enough pace many navigable rivers?” • Michael Stewart the English Premier League and Month celebrations, the brand The exhausted Cook said to outlast my challenge.” Johan Nel, the VLC 1:43:54.73 the holders of the FA Cup. promised to continue playing its the race was one of two Coach of Soweto Canoe- event coordinator, said they SubGM “All proceeds from the games part in empowering and uplifting received fantastic feedback. halves for him. ing and Recreation Club • Colin Wilson were distributed to charities se- women’s sport. “I felt really good in the Thulani Ngamlana said “It was wonderful to be 1:47:49.23 lected by the clubs that competed “With the country set to host back on the water after the fi rst half. It was like energy lockdown made it hard for GM in the FA Cup. the Netball World Cup, this for paddlers. extended lockdown.” was sapped out of me in the • Theo Smit 1:49:34.14 “In line with its ongoing us would mark the start of many “We were not training Top paddlers worked second part of the race.” GGM monthly #BetwayCares initia- community initiatives that the at all. hard to be selected to repre- He added it was hard • Peter O’Connor tives and the Community Shield brand will be embarking on in “This sport is important sent Gauteng at SA Mara- work keeping Jacobs at bay 1:46:27.09 mandate, the Highlanders Netball helping to develop the sport of to the end. for the children because thon Championships. Club was identifi ed as a worthy Netball in underprivileged com- partner to help. munities,” said David. “The donation included much- In welcoming the much-needed Castle Lager Showdown ready needed equipment as part of the donation, Highlanders Netball brand’s promise of lending a Club founder and community helping hand towards the develop- member Benjamin Mphahlele said ment of community sports,” said the club and community of Ncala to kickstart local rugby season Thabang. township were highly grateful for The battle lines are being drawn for a Speaking at the offi cial the brand’s generosity. Castle Lager Springbok Showdown, which will pit the best local stars and top, up-and-coming talent against each other on October 3, as SA Rugby announced its plans to reignite an exciting four-month local season. Springbok assistant coaches Mzwandile Stick and Deon Davids will coach Springbok Green versus Gold teams for the match at DHL Newlands in Cape Town on October 3, with Rassie Erasmus (director of rugby) and Jacques Nienaber (Spring- bok coach) acting as the two team commissioners. The selection process will take the form of a draft pick from an enlarged squad of 60 players with Green and Gold team bosses taking alternate turns in an old-style ‘schoolyard pick’ Rassie Erasmus (director of rugby) and Jacques Nienaber (Springbok coach) to assemble their match-day squads of acting as the two team commissioners. Photo: Annette van Schalkwyk 25 players each. “This will not only be an opportuni- ment we select the squads, with a “We’ve worked very hard with ty to see the best of the best available number of twists thrown in for good government, SuperSport, our various in South Africa square off against each measure through the build-up to the sponsors and the franchises to get to other in what promises to be some- match and the actual encounter in this point and it’s great to know we thing never seen before. Cape Town.” can now look forward to brilliant pro- “It will also provide the players with In what is another fi rst for South vincial rugby being played in the next another valuable opportunity to shake African rugby, the local competition couple of months. of the rust and get the legs and lungs will continue over Christmas and New “Unfortunately, spectators won’t be going after not playing any rugby in Year and will culminate in semi-fi nals allowed inside the stadiums as we are the last six months,” said Erasmus. on January 16 and a fi nal on January still working with certain Covid-19 “The players will be encouraged 23 next year. regulations.” to showcase their skills, individually “This is a very exciting plan for the Roux said plans for the Springboks and in their teams and while it will be next few months, considering all the to play the Castle Lager Rugby Cham- full-on. challenges we’ve faced this year due pionship in Australia were still being “We’re expecting to see a highly to the pandemic and it will be great to pursued but were dependent on inter- competitive match of quality players see our best local rugby heroes battle national travel and other governmental against each other. it out from October to January,” said restrictions as well as player wellness “It will be exciting from the mo- Jurie Roux, CEO of SA Rugby. and high performance considerations. 16 KEMPTON EXPRESS October 1, 2020 www.kemptonexpress.co.za

Fitness infl uencer dominates media Heleen Rossouw Kempton Park. “I have always been athletic. I Originally from Birch Acres, Zinhlee Ma- was one of the fastest ssprintersprinters sango (28) has done laps around copiouspious at Norkem Park Primary School on-air studios such as SuperSport’s season but I did not pupursuersue athletics as two of the 5 Colours Show, featuringg her a sport or profession. I gravi- very own cooking segment. tated towards body building. “I was actually a guest on season one of “My fi tness journey started the show with Jaco de Bruyn from Van Rie- in 2016. Four years later, I have beeck Park. I was then called to be a trainer built a name for myself in the and to do cooking segments for seasonson two. South African industindustryry as an SA I had the time of my life on set, especiallyecially Bodybuilding Champ, fi t- with the cooking,” Zinhle reminisced.ed. nenessss andand wwellnessellness “My role was to equip viewers withith ex- infl uencer and ercises they can perform in the comfortfort of nutrition- Bayo Israel Subuola (24) is happy to their own home and also give them expert ist.” be back on the fi eld. advice on healthy and delicious meals.als. “I aim to attend culinary school nextext year, so the show helped me to expand myy brand in a big way.” Football With this, not only will people associatesociate her with training, but also her passionon for cooking. club back Her track record in the fi tness mediadia industry has gained titles ranging from FitLife Mag, featuring as the on track cover girl, hosting a health and wellness segment on 947, being Kempton Park FC players are a guest on several television and happy to be back on the fi eld radio shows, as well as a gender- despite Level 1 Covid-19 restric- based violence boot camp for tions. Vodacom. The team was halted from Zinhle is focused on strength training following the suspension above slimming. of all sports activities to help “Give me weights anytime. I enjoyy curb the spread of Covid-19. strength training. I train six days a week The excited defensive midfi eld- in the gym. I also do some high intensitynsity er Bayo Israel Subuola (24) aims interval training.” to regain momentum on the fi eld What about her cooking? for the remainder of the season “I am a certifi ed nutritionist and under- after months of being cooped up stand the importance of a good and bal- at home. anced diet. It’s not a lie that abs are mamadede “I’m happy to play the game in the kitchen. My mom is a great cook.ook. I that I love. The team yearned to fell in love with cooking because off her, play. We were desperate for the although my food is 50 times healthierhier thathann levels to be reduced so football hers,” Zinhle said. could resume,” said Subuola. For an easy, tasty and healthy meal,al, her “The boys maintained their go-to is a protein shake. fi tness levels and some came “I usually add a good protein powder,wder, back even stronger. The nutrition some frozen bananas or berries, almondmond plan and exercise programmes milk and some nuts and honey. It’s a qquick,uick, provided by the coach to assist easy, fi lling and delicious.” in keeping fi t and healthy amid But what if she, like the greater public,ublic, is lockdown really worked. to crave comfort food? “The boys managed to put in “I love pizza, hence in my fi rst cookingoking some hard work to improve their segment I made a healthy take on pizza.”izza.” skills on fi eld. In addition to the show, Zinhle wasas live “Although training with Cov- on the Reebok South Africa’s Instagramgram id-19 restrictions is challenging, page every Saturday during September.ber. the team devised ways to resume “I have been on SABC 3’s Trendingng SA, play as safely as possible. SABC 1’s Mzansi Insider and Instapre-pre- “We ensure that all shared neurs as well as Motswako’s Womenn In equipment is cleaned and dis- Fitness insert on Kwesta TV that airedred on infected between use. Ways to SABC 2.” minimise hand contact is consid- As an active infl uencer on so manyany ered, such as switching throw-ins platforms, one begs the question where Refl ecting on her roots in Kempton Park, Zinhle Masango (28) proves she is a natural in the fi tness to kick-ins.” it all began? To which she replied: “In media industry.