Lenasia South Embarks on Protest March CANNEDY NETSHITUNGULU Among Other Things
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THE RISING SUN Lenasia - June 20 - 26, 2017 Page 1 - SHOE REPAIRS - KEYS CUT - DRY CLEANING - TAILORING Your No.1 Community Newspaper Free Copies Distributed DOOR 2 DOOR in Lenasia, Lenasia South, Zakariyya Park, Azaadville, Roshnee, Dadaville, De Deur businesses, Migson Manor, Bushkoppies, Nancefield and Part of Ennerdale 33,000 Weekly Find us on www.risingsunlenasia.co.za @risingsunlens 071 613 7485 Rising Sun Lenasia [email protected] VOL.10 NO. 20 June 20 - 26, 2017 Tel: (011) 852 0842/3 Fax: (011) 852 0291 Red Ant member killed during Lenasia evictions REBECCA MOGALAGADI residents ensued. [email protected] 071 246 3772 “A fight broke out between the residents and the Red Ants. It is then that one mem- ber of the Red Ants was killed and two Red Ant member was killed and more members were injured,” said Police two others critically injured dur- spokesperson Mavela Masondo. Aing evictions at an illegal settle- During the evictions, residents bar- ment just outside the Lenasia Military ricaded the N12 and Moroka Bypass base behind the railway line, on Thursday, intersection. June 15. Once the Red Ants had left the scene, When the Rising Sun arrived on the residents made their way back into the set- scene, they were greeted by three women tlement to find that cars had been stoned who had been forcefully removed from and damaged, shacks had been broken their shacks. into and valuables were missing. “A person who owns a house would not “I repair cell phones, so all the cell come here to live in the veld. It’s obvious phones I had in my shack were stolen,” we don’t have homes. Why do they have said a resident. to be so rude? Why do they have to hurt Another stood by his car assessing the us?” one of the women said. damage. The windscreen and the back Many others in the settlement shared the window of the car had been broken. same sentiments, with many saying that Police are searching for those responsi- their homes were broken into and their ble for the murder and the assault. valuables stolen. “We are appealing to members of the The dusty pathways on the way to the Cars and shacks were damaged during the evictions. community because this happened in demolition site, were strewn with sweets nity members, was stock that had been During the demolitions, residents resist- broad daylight and there are people who and chappies. This, according to commu- stolen from tuckshops. ed and a clash between the Red Ants and witnessed the murder,” Masondo said. Tel: (011)854-3988, Cell: 082 900 8612 FREE VALUATIONS. www.justhomes.co.za BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME? EXPRESS FRGEE DELAIVERY INS LENASIA 9kg R170 011 071 0700 19kg R300 076 2 700 700 Page 2 THE RISING SUN Lenasia - June 20 - 26, 2017 Gauteng taxi operators block main routes NEO SEKATI [email protected] 076 235 1764 RAFFIC was held up on the N12 East, Golden Highway and R554 on June 15, due to the SA National Taxi Coun- Tcil (Santaco) taxi strike in Johannes- burg. According to reports, the march was against “high minibus taxi purchase costs”. The association argues that the monthly in- 082 734 1291 stalments of the Toyota Quantums, it uses are simply unaffordable. Gauteng taxi operators affiliated to the SA National Taxi Council (Santaco) announced they would march to the SA Taxi Finance company to hand over a memorandum which outlined their grievances. Drivers began blocking off roads from the early hours of the morning. Reports suggest that Johannesburg Metro police officers were deployed to the affected areas from about 1am. Motorists were urged to use alternative routes. Traffic officers controlled traffic on the day. Help identify body found in Suite C15 Zakariyya Park dam Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital BY REBECCA MOGALAGADI head floating in the dam. They imme- of the deceased to come forward so (Lenmed Private Hospital) Stockist of Memory Foam diately contacted the police. that the body could be identified. Contact Details: 011 852 8690 / 072 212 7182 POLICE are investigating a case fol- “Police divers were summoned to Any information that could shed products including pillows lowing the discovery of the body of an the scene and the body was retrieved light and assist police is welcomed. unknown man who was found floating from the dam,” said Lenasia South All information will be treated in con- in a dam in Zakariyya Park on Mon- SAPS spokesperson, Sergeant Kha- fidentiality,” Mvula added. day, June 12. lipha Mvula. Those who have information can Around 5.30pm police officers from The deceased is said to be between contact their nearest police station or the Lenasia South SAPS responded to the ages of 35 and 45. The deceased the Lenasia South SAPS detective’s a report of a body that had been dis- was wearing a blue T-shirt and navy branch commander, detective Lieuten- covered by a couple who had been blue track suit pants. ant Colonel Mbatha on 082-822-6562. praying in the veld next to the dam. “We urge members of the public who Alternatively the public can con- A couple, who usually pray nearby, might know of someone who has gone tact the national crime line on spotted what looked like a human missing and matches the description 086-001-0111. Banks cannot attach RDP houses to settle debt THE Department of Human Settlements RDP houses to settle any debt. debts accrued by some RDP says banks should not, under any circum- “The Government builds and beneficiaries. stances, auction government subsidised gives indigent South Africans The Minister has instructed homes. her department to conduct an These homes do not belong urgent investigation into this to one person but to the whole matter and to report back to her. family, by auctioning this house She will also meet with the to settle short term debts the management of the banks to dis- banks are depriving the whole cuss this concern. family a home and in many cas- Meanwhile, the Minister has es, children are left stranded,” called on all beneficiaries of said Minister Lindiwe Sisulu on RDP houses to value their hous- Tuesday. es and not to use them as secu- The Minister was reacting rity or collateral for short-term to newspaper reports that the debts, but to preserve them for banks are attaching and auc- future generations. tioning RDP houses to settle SAnews.gov.za Refills and Exchange 078 201 1153 LAWLEY INFORMAL SETTLEMENT THE RISING SUN Lenasia - June 20 - 26, 2017 Page 3 Lenasia South embarks on protest march CANNEDY NETSHITUNGULU among other things. tion was under control. [email protected] 073 018 3507 Community members are adamant “We had a challenge earlier on, that they will stop at nothing until when protesters barricaded the roads N June 14, hundreds of Le- their demands are met. Traffic was with tyres and boulders. However, we nasia South community slightly affected in the morning. Jo- managed to address it with the organ- members and Vlakfontein hannesburg Metropolitan Police De- isers. The protesters moved peace- Oresidents, embarked on a partment (JMPD) together with the fully to Lenasia South Civic Centre protest march. The protest had been local SAPS were on the scene moni- and submitted their memorandum of Enable your child to excel in Maths and English prompted by the lack of service deliv- toring the protest. grievances. Protesters used Wimble- Work at a pace tailored to your child’s needs Enrolment For 2017 ery, high electricity bills and lack of Speaking to the Rising Sun, Ser- don road, Sheffield Road and Wel- Develop yoGRANDur child’s concentration and Now Open community development initiatives, geant Khalipha Mvula said the situa- lington Road,” he said. self confidence Signet Lenasia: 082 344 7337 WISHING OUR MUSLIM STUDENTS & THEIR Azaadville: 084 413 1008 OPENINGFAMILIES A JOYOUS EID MUBARAK Every child an achiever GRAND 24 MAY OPENING 2017 Protesters delivered a memorandum of grievances at the Lenasia South Civic Centre. 24 What to do when mistreated by police MAY BY NEO SEKATI doing his or her job properly, then Mvula. there is a procedure in reporting the Once the formal complaint is lodged, ON numerous occasions the Rising police official in question. the complainant should receive2017 a ref- Sun has received complaints from According to Sergeant Khalipha erence number as proof that the com- people who were allegedly mistreated Mvula of the Lenasia South SAPS, plaint was lodged. by police. the complainant has the right to report “The matter will then be investi- This could be, for example, by the to the police station and lodge a for- gated and witnesses will be contacted officer not opening a case, harass- mal complaint against the officer. for a statement. Once internal inves- ment, or the officer not carrying prop- “If the police officer in charge re- tigations are complete and if the said er tools to the crime scene. fuses to assist, then the complainant officer is found to be guilty, discipli- If anyone feels they have concrete has the right to take the matter up and nary action will be taken against the evidence that a police officer is not speak to the station commander,” said officer,” added Mvula. STYLE debts accrued by some RDP beneficiaries. BOUTIQUE The Minister has instructed FIRST 30 CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE HANDBAG her department to conduct an SHOES AND ACCESSORIES urgent investigation into this AND THE NEXT 100 CUSTOMERS WILL RECEIVE A FREE GIFT matter and to report back to her. She will also meet with the management of the banks to dis- cuss this concern.