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The Advertiser’s Festive Family Photo Competition did not yield a winner this year, but we hope to host the competition again next year in an even more exciting format! Thank you to those who entered their family Skandeer vir meer foto’s snapshots. AfriForum bring Kersfees na Boksburg Die plaaslike AfriForum se Kersprojek het op 14 Desember talle harte bly gemaak toe hulle die strate van Boksburg ingevaar het om geskenkpakkies vir kinders uit te deel. Lede van AfriForum, Makopano Risk Solutions en AAA Alarms het deur die omgewing van Comet en Cason gery in motors wat met kersliggies versier is. Kersvader was agter op een van die bakkies en het die geskenke vir die kinders gegee. Die geskenkpakkies, wat deur Window of Hope en Sovereign Safety geborg is, bevat skryfbehoeftes, lekkers en ‘n geskenk. Die pakkies is gesaniteer en die organisasie het aan al die Covid-19 regulasies voldoen. Volgens die plaaslike tak se skakelbeampte, Gerald O’Kelly, was die eerste aand van die projek ‘n reuse sukses. “Hierdie was ‘n moeilike jaar danksy die pandemie en daarom wil ons vreugte en die gees van Kersfees verspei,” het hy vertel. O’Kelly het al die borge bedank wat bygedra het tot die sukses van die projek. “Ek wil dankie sê aan elke borg en persoon wat die inisiatief ondersteun het. Ons sou nie die projek sonder hulle hulp kon doen nie,” het hy bygevoeg. Die lede het al 150 geskenke uitgedeel en sal ook deur loop van die week nog geskenke in ander dele van Boksburg uitdeel. Hier gee Kersvader (Daniel Ross) vir Vhugale Netshitomboni sy geskenk. Foto: Tayla Smit. 2 Friday, December 25, 2020 . . . BOKSBURG ADVERTISER NEWS | www.boksburgadvertiser.co.za Got a story? Call us on 011 916 5385 Police prepared for festive season criminals Fanie Mthupha high visibility patrols will hotspots, including cash- [email protected] be increased in these areas, in-transit heists and ATM including the CBD. bombings in Ekurhuleni. To keep their communities Hot spots of property-relat- Speaking at the event, safe this holiday season, ed crimes, such as burglary at Mawela said Boksburg Boksburg police said they residential and non-residential would see more boots on are all set and prepared to premises, will also get intensi- the ground ahead of and deal with the spike in crime fi ed policing during the fes- during the festive period prevalent during the holiday tive period. in problem areas. period. Community involvement He said in the con- According to the Boksburg is key gested informal settle- SAPS spokesperson, Sgt Nt- Ledwaba pointed out that to ments with very narrow sako Ledwaba, her station has win the war against crime, as walkways, offi cers will kickstarted its plan of action the police, they need public or conduct foot patrols and for the festive season within community assistance. fact-fi nding missions. the precinct. She called on communi- Members of the public “We are working 24/7 and ties to report or expose any with information about members are not going on criminal activities in their criminal activities are holiday. communities. advised to call their “We will have a number of “Ensuring your safety is our respective sector vehicle special duties – and to cope daily task. numbers or their police with the problems expe- “But we also urge resi- stations. rienced during the festive dents to do their part, such as Criminal activities can period, this will see offi cers avoiding actions that would also be reported to Crime being called into action even put them at high risk of fall- Stop on 08600 10111 after their normal shifts have ing victims to scammers and or SMS Crime Line on ended,” explained Ledwaba. robbers. 32211 or go online at The special duty teams will “These include avoiding www.crimeline.co.za be engaged in various forms carrying large amount of cash Covid-19 regulations of operations, including raids, and buying goods from un- The police also According to Boksburg SAPS, special duty teams will be engaged in various operations patrols in the known hotspots verifi ed sellers who advertise reminded residents to focused in crime hotspots and on weekends particularly on drinking and driving. and tracking wanted crimi- goods, such as cars and other adhere to the Covid-19 nals. properties, online.” regulations and enjoy They will also be, on week- More boots on the ground themselves in a responsible ends in particular, targeting During a recent event held manner during the holidays. both legal and illegal liquor in Boksburg North to launch “Let’s continue protect- 24/7 medical help during holidays outlets and driving under the the SAPS festive season anti- ing ourselves and others by The City of Ekurhuleni clinic, Geluksdal clinic, weni Community Health infl uence. crime operations, sanitising, putting on our “We are also focusing wishes to inform its resi- and Springs clinic. Centre police commissioner Lt mask and keeping safe social dents that primary health- 24-hour services: Dav- Hospitals: Thembisa on shopping centres, espe- Gen Elias Mawela vowed to distance, when in public areas cially mugging and car theft care facilities will remain eyton Main Community Hospital tighten the net for criminals in in particular.” open throughout the festive Day Centre, Kwa-Thema South District hotspots in our precinct, to the Ekurhuleni. The EMPD also recently ensure the safety of Christmas season. Community Health Centre, Saturday extended The SAPS festive season launched its Ekurhuleni However, the facilities Nokuthela Ngwenya Com- hours services: Dawn shoppers. crime operations will be Arrive Alive campaign in “And as part of our plans, rendering Saturday extend- munity Health Centre, and Park clinic, Dresser clinic, targeting armed robbery Kingsway. ed clinic services will be Phillip Moyo Community Dukathole clinic, Katlehong closed on December 26 and Health Centre. North clinic, Vosloorus Poly January 2. Hospitals: Far East clinic, and Wannenburg Residents are therefore Rand Hospital, Pholosong clinic. advised to use the com- Hospital 24-hour services: Phola munity healthcare centres North District Park Community Health and hospitals, which are Saturday extended Centre, Jabulane Dumane operating 24-hours daily, to hours services: Boksburg Community Health Centre, seek medical help. North clinic, Kempton Ramokonopi Community East District: Park Civic Centre, Reiger Health Centre. Saturday extended Park clinic, Itireleng clinic, Hospitals: Bertha Gxowa hours services: Barcelona and Thembisa Health Care Hospital, Tambo Memorial clinic, clinic, Du- Centre. Hospital and Thelle Mogo- duza clinic, Emaphupheni 24-hour services: Esang- erane Regional Hospital.

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The former deputy principal of Sunward in education from the Park High School, Enoch Thango, is University of Johan- now the new principal of Boksburg High nesburg. School. He joined Sunward He commenced his new duties on Park High in 2002 and December 1, taking over the reigns from has served as deputy Helene Boshoff . principal and acting The 51-year-old Norkem Park resident, principal of the school. who is no stranger to the educational He also taught physi- fraternity, has over 29 years’ teaching cal sciences to Grade experience. Speaking to the Advertiser, 11 and 12 learners at Thango expressed excitement about the the school. new position, saying he was ready to make He was a key mem- impactful contributions to the school. ber of the team that “I have so far been welcomed with open managed the transition arms by the staff members, who have been from printed textbooks New deputy principals, Deverlyn Beharrie and Milandi Greeff . nothing but kind to me. I am excited to into a fully digital be leading such a dynamic team with vast platform in January Department of Education as a functional knowledge and experience,” Thango said. 2013. His leadership capabilities received mathematics Grade 12 senior certifi cate About Thango a nod from MEC of Education Panyaza examiner from 2000 to 2003. He also He holds a BSc in chemical science Lesufi when he was invited, with Sunward boasts 20 years of marking experience for from the University of the Witwatersrand. Park High principal Ansie Peens, to serve mathematics and physical sciences. Be- Sitting comfortably in his new offi ce In 2003, he obtained his post-graduate in his ICT management committee in an tween 2006 and 2010 he served as a physi- is Enoch Thango, the newly appointed certifi cate in education through Unisa. In advisory capacity. cal sciences cluster leader for Ekurhuleni principal of Boksburg High School. 2011 he obtained his advanced certifi cate Meanwhile, he has also served the South District. Police need help in identifying body found at R554

The Dawn Park police are calling on According to Dawn Park SAPS A case of culpable homicide has been community members to help them iden- spokesperson Const Nkemeleng Mabula, opened and further investigations into tify the body of a woman discovered on police were called to the scene and upon the cause of the woman’s death con- the corner of the R554 and Trichardts arrival found the body of the woman. tinue,” Mabula said. Road in November. “The preliminary investigations Anyone with information about the The deceased is estimated to be be- revealed the woman might have been deceased can contact the Dawn Park tween the ages of 30 and 35. killed when she was hit by a vehicle. SAPS on 011 862 8000. AdvertiseBOKSBURG r

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Fanie Mthupha [email protected] The early childhood development (ECD) sec- tor is among the many institutions that have been devastated by the lockdown. In this sector, children aged up to six years attending ECD programmes in the country’s vulnerable communities, such as the informal settlements, were the most hit by the pan- demic. However, despite all the obstacles stacked against the informal settlement children, among the many aspiring stories of beating the odds to achieve success under the harsh circumstances in 2020 are the children of Tswelopele Crèche and Pre-School in Angelo informal settlement. Although some of the children, born into poor families, couldn’t return to attend the vital ECD programmes this year, a group of 27 of the total of 37 Grade Rs at the centre returned and used the remaining few months to salvage their academic year. This saw the little ones celebrating their achievements during a graduation held over the weekend of December 12. To mark the milestone in their early child- hood development, the proud young gradu- Scan for video ates, clad in their graduation robes, joyously Parents of these young graduates, seen with their teachers, were told that poverty should not be allowed to stand between children danced and received their certifi cates. They and their education. also revealed their future career choices – ranging from becoming doctors to lawyers intergenerational poverty in the community. single parents. had a total of 255 children aged between zero and teachers. Speakers warned that parents’ failure to Tswelopele Crèche and Pre-School was of- to six years before the lockdown was de- Parents who attended the event could not give their children the necessary support dur- fi cially launched in 1996 to provide children clared. However, only 115 children returned contain their emotions and excitement as ing early childhood can signifi cantly disad- with a better start in life and at formal school, as the country gradually eased its lockdown they celebrated cheering, ululating, dancing vantage them and diminish their potential for particularly children from disadvantaged restrictions. and some shedding tears of joy when their success in their future educational phases. families. This centre, which is still without electric- children hit the stage to accept their certifi - They pointed out that lack of early interven- The early childhood centre is sponsored by ity, is a far cry from those found in more cates. tion by parents and local organisations would Birchwood Hotel & Conference Centre and affl uent neighbourhoods, and it mirrors other During the event held at the centre, speak- make children most likely to end up poor and still only a few parents can aff ord the very centres in nearby informal settlements with ers encouraged parents to invest in their chil- jobless – as education is the most powerful minimal fees required by the centre. high levels of poverty - where the future life dren’s education and to focus on the develop- weapon to use to change their lives and that The school’s principal-cum-Grade R prospects of hundreds of children are hin- ment of their children to break the cycle of of their struggling parents, who are mostly teacher, Happy Masilela, revealed the school dered by the income poverty of their parents.

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Jacqueline Cronje, of Beyers Park, recently claimed the Miss Body Beautiful Teen 2020 title. The dancer was also a runner- up in the dance fi tness category. “I’m excited about being Miss Body Beautiful, although I did not expect to win. I decided to enter the pageant as I couldn’t really participate in dance competitions this year, due to Covid-19,” said Jacqueline. She thanked Lauren Leigh Porter, David Smith and Natalie de Freitas, of Body Beautiful, for the opportunity. Follow her on Facebook (Jaqueline Cronje) or Instagram (jaqii_2001). Boksburg CEO has a new title ... Sir !

Quinton de Villiers, of Beyers Park, recently walked away with the Sir Johannesburg 2021 title. The 47-year-old CEO of a logistics company said he is honoured to have been named the winner. “I’m looking forward to using this platform to make a diff erence in the community by collecting food for the elderly,” said Quinton. Follow him on Facebook (Sir Johannesburg 2021 Quinton de Villiers) or Instagram (sir_johannesburg _2020_2021). Mrs Johannesburg 2021 title belongs to Boksburg resident

Lesley-Rae Coetzer, of Jansen Park, was crowned Mrs Johannesburg 2021 at the Indaba Hotel on November 28. The 37-year- old salon owner said it is a privilege to be the new Mrs Johannesburg. “It’s a dream come true and I can’t wait to start my journey. I really didn’t expect to win as I was ill with stage one ankylosing spondylitis during the competition,” she said. Lesley-Rae explained she is going to use this platform to raise money and collect donations for the RoleModel Foundation. Follow her on Facebook at Lesley Rae- Coetzer. www.boksburgadvertiser.co.za/property 25 December 2020 9

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Many people love having out-of- guests. Generally speaking, try to make Also, ensure you have a bin and town relatives and friends stay over Try and pretend that you are a the room luxurious by supplying your toilet brush is clean. at their place when they come and Get the guest bedroom and visitor inside your home and spend magazines and a fl ower vase on You can also add fl owers on visit. bathroom ready for the visit a night in the guest room. Is it the dressing table. Have clean and the bathroom vanity to make the Although most of these people suffi cient, quiet or hot? soft fl uff y towels for every person. bathroom feel fresh and vibrant. love to crash in a comfortable Clear out all your personal If you are not comfortable the bed or spend time chatting about belongings from the areas that will guests are unlikely to be either. Do not forget the toiletries The key lies in the past, there are certain things be used by the guests, such as the The easiest way of making the communication involved in getting your home bathroom and bedroom. bed look inviting is by using crisp Before your guests arrive get ready for your guests so they may Make space in the wardrobe, and fresh white linen. It makes a in touch with them to tell them to Let your guests know about your feel like being at home during the empty out the drawers and keep great impact on the appearance. leave their toiletries at home. daily routine so they are aware of visit. extra hangers for their use after You can place shower gel, what to expect. Your home and the surrounding unpacking. There should be Add comforts shampoo and conditioner in the Even let them know the times area might be familiar to you; suffi cient space under the bed bathroom. when you take a shower and when however, for the guests visiting the to keep the empty suitcases. You need to add additional Also place hand lotion, room you are working. town for the fi rst time it may be a Remove the diff erent items from pillows and a throw in the rooms. freshener, hairdryer, soap, It is useful for them to know little disorienting. your bathroom counter to allow Keep some face clothes and moisturiser and face wipes in the when you are leaving the house Keep in mind, the fewer space for the guests to place their freshly folded towels at the end of basket. and when you are expected to questions the guests have to toiletries on your vanity. the bed. It’s not all about providing the arrive back. If the daily cleaner or pose such as where is the closest You may also keep a laundry bag Sometimes the guests are glamour touch. You will also need gardener arrives at a certain time, bus stop or where are the shops for doing their washing. visiting with children and means practical items. let your guests know about it so located, the more relaxed they are Open the windows of the having an additional mattress on You need to fi x the unassembled they are not surprised. likely to feel. bedroom on the day guests are the fl oor or a travel cot. kitchen cabinets if they are lying This also means you will have arriving so the living space feels Ensure the bedside lamps are around. Finer details more time to talk about important clean and fresh. accessible and you are keeping Place a container for cleaning things. water, tissue paper, a notepad, a wipes below the sink as many Provide your guests with a set of Here is a checklist of things Look at the rooms through clock, a phone charger and a pen people like to clean the sink and keys they can use for entering and needed for receiving house the guest’s eyes on the table. countertops after they have used it. leaving the house as they please.

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Locals refl ect on 2020 Sabelo Mashego Kian Keylock (swimmer) [email protected] “Lockdown has defi nitely taught me not to take things for granted, 2020 will forever live in our memo- like the small things – even in ries for obvious reasons, with the swimming. I’m keeping myself in world literally turned on its head a bubble through the holidays and by the Covid-19 pandemic. continuing to train hard.” The Advertiser asked a number Tanya Roskilly (fi tness model) of Boksburg sports personalities “2020 in one word: exhausting! what the lockdown has taught them “As most of us love to spend and how they will be spending time doing the things we love, I their end-of-year holidays. love spending my time between JJ Brits (bodybuilder) the sweat and iron. For months we “It’s (lockdown) that taught me could not train. Home training was that we really need to plan ahead the best we could do and that just because everything can change in did not suffi ce. no time. This year I’m spending “The adrenalin, the satisfaction, time locally.” the desire... even the motivation Ernest Seforo (soccer coach) took a knock. I for one started “This year taught me that every- prepping late last year to take to the one needs to save money and not stage again early 2020. That did not to focus on one source of income. happen. I guess I have once again “Also, one needs to keep focused realised life is short indeed. There in life and try to live a healthy life: are certain people that we need in exercise is very important to be our lives, their love and support. We able to control all chronic diseases. tend to lose sight of that. “As many have lost their loved “I started slacking with my diets ones, their jobs and even home and nutrition and together with all owners losing their houses, we of the stress and worries that went have all learned lessons. The edu- with lockdown, it started to feel like cation system was negatively and a meltdown. Personally I took way seriously aff ected with some learn- to much knocks during these last Local swimmer Kian Keylock says Covid-19 has been a lesson in not taking anything for granted. ers having to change their schools few months and I believe many if back into shape but most of all back demic has turned our lives upside time together with my family and due to parent job loss. I will be not most of our lives were com- to the grind! down and changed not just the way strengthen my family relationship. locally based during the holidays pletely re-arranged. But I believe I “Tomorrow is never guaranteed we live and work, but also how we “Lockdown restrictions have af- as I will be working. am where I have to be. in any event. So do what you can think and behave. forded many of us a lot more spare “I wish everyone a good and safe “I am where God intended me to while you can. Do what you love “Every part of the world has been time, and the best thing we can do life. Follow all Covid-19 protocol be, and I am grateful for the support and love it even more. Always get aff ected, and every aspect of life with this is invest it in our well- and regulations; the virus is not and love of amazing friendships back up.” has been impacted. being. Meditation, online courses, over yet. We are responsible for that were formed during this time. Adam Forbes (cricketer) “Our everyday routines were mindfulness and self-refl ection are our own lives and beloved ones. “So what are my plans for the “The year has taught me not to brought to a halt, and any sense of all fantastic and worthy practices. “All those will be on the road re- holidays? Get some quality rest take things for granted. Friend- normalcy was lost. While we stop “We are all moving through a member safety fi rst for speed kills. while getting back into routine, ships, sports, family, everything and look at the world around us, I tough situation where we are not because you don’t know if you’ll cannot help but realize what I used able to live like our expectations. get the chance to see them or do to take for granted. But let’s move on. l’ll spend quality those things again. When it comes “If anything, perhaps there are time with my family. A holiday is a to sport, not playing has shown me some life lessons to take away from time for me to rest and recharge.” how much I appreciate it and how this pandemic. As a sports fanatic Casey Arnold (cricketer) much I enjoy it and when I get the and a family man, Covid-19 has “Appreciate what you have, chance to be out there again, I must taught me to improvise and make things can change quickly: can you take full advantage of it. the best out of the little that I have. adapt? As things change quickly, we “I’m going away for a two-week “During lockdown level fi ve, l need to be versatile and adaptable; holiday and the rest will be at home had to run around my house eight and what you think is important is preparing for the new season.” times just to cover 1km, therefore not necessarily important. I’m go- Benzi Tenza (athletics mentor) 36 times to cover around 5km. Due ing to relax at home and maybe do “This year, the Covid-19 pan- to lockdown, I was able to spend some travelling.”