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Pretoria celebrates its youth

The youth of this country are currently facing some diffi cult challenges. Youth unemployment stood at 46,3% in the fi rst quarter of 2021 according to StatsSA. Covid-19 has resulted in the closure of many of our schools, delaying the youth from access to education. But, despite these challenges, the youth are the future. For this reason South Africans celebrated the youth in the month of June. The month was also dedicated to remembering the youth of 1976 who stood up against Bantu education. Last Wednesday, June 16, marked the 45-year anniversary of the uprising in Soweto. We stand by our youth! | Photo: Carli Koch No end to Pta spike attacks Sinesipho Schrieber also tasked to gather information on the “This should enable the ppoliceolice to spike networks. identify these criminals andd to determine With Pretoria highways over the past Institute for Security Studies policing their modus operandi,” he ssaid.aid. three years plagued by spiking incidents, analyst Dr Johan Burger said the spiking “It is important to escalatete the security some of which even turned deadly, problem could be seen as part of overall response to an integrated approachpproach policing analysts believe that the crime which he described as becoming which should involve the SAPS,APS, metro security cluster need to work together “progressively worse”. police, private security, neighbourhoodghbourhood and do more to combating this crime. “This is particularly true for the various watches and the prosecutingg authority. Spikers put metal spikes on the roads, forms of robbery,” he said. Such an integrated approachh will of mostly in dark areas, with the intention “To make matters worse the police course also require proper cco-ordinationo-ordination to rob motorists when they stop to are experiencing a range of internal and the structures to do thiss already change the tyres. exist.” Gauteng community and safety MEC Tshwane community safetyety and Faith Mazibuko in a written reply to the emergency services MMC KKarenaren MeyMeyerer legislature reported that there were three said the spikings were one ooff the focus culpable homicide cases of victims who areas for the Tshwane metroo police died after driving over spikes and getting To make matters worse the department (TMPD). into accidents. police are experiencing a range “We have our own highwayway These deaths include that of a seven- patrol units that do extra patrolsatrols year-old Wandile Banyni who died of internal problems such because of the spikings andd we alongside 36-year-old Leah Kwasha. as leadership battles that is utilised other units to assistt us The third victim was 27-year-old with that.” Renald Lethaka who died in 2018, as a weakening its ability to effectively Meyer said the TMPD hadad result of spikes. deal with our crime problems. joined operation patrols withth Over the past three years, 149 the police as a measure to incidents have been reported and six Dr Johan Burger address this issue. people arrested but no convictions thus “I would urge residents far. problems such as leadership battles that not to stop when they drivee Crimes reported related to the is weakening its ability to eff ectively deal over the spikes but to drive spikes include armed robbery, sexual with our crime problems.” slowly until they get to a assault, attempted murder and culpable Burger said the police could improve safe area.” homicide. the success rate of catching spikers by Meyer said the spiking wwasas Mazibuko, highlighting some of the carrying out targeted patrols in the hotspot not only happening during measures set to address the issue, said: areas and by working more closely with the night but also during thee “An operational plan was developed the prosecuting authority to ensure a day and that the hotspot areaseas and implemented to deploy vehicles more speedy court process for arrested changed constantly. from fl ying squad and highway patrol criminals. “They cover the spikes on the N4, R104 and R153 highways Burger said police also needed to add with paper bags, plastics, andnd from 18:00 to 06:00 daily to increase observation posts in hotspot areas with the anything else that a motoristst visibility.” co-operation of the municipality installing would not suspect. So pleasese be Mazibuko said crime intelligence was high resolution cameras. on the lookout for those.” MMC Karen Meyer. Photo: Ron Sibiya 2 | PRETORIA EAST REKORD JUNE 25, 2021 www.rekord.co.za NEWS

IN THE HEADLINES Search for Cullinan man is still on The police and Cullinan community continue the search for a 30-year-old man, believed to be mentally ill. Shane Jordaan was last seen on June 4, at a mental institution in Rayton, Cullinan. Jomari Delport from Deftac security said the community continued the search for Jordaan but have had no luck yet. “He is still missing. The search continues based on information given by family Photo for illustration. Local police are seen here during a previous operation in Pretoria. and friends but we have had no because he could be anywhere luck fi nding him,” she said. right now.” Cullinan CPF chairperson Cullinan police spokesperson Karen Yssel said on Constable Connie Moganedi Wednesday, the community said the police were continuing Be cautious at east hotspots and police conducted an searching for the man. intense search with the police Jordaan was reported to have Noxolo Sibiya Fakkel Street, Silverton; corner of to Stormvoël Road, Watermeyer K9-unit and private security been last seen wearing a grey Pretoria and De Boulevard streets, Street from the N4 highway until companies but they could not tracksuit. Silverton police have sent out a Silverton; corner of Pretoria Road the Waltloo area, Simon Vermooten fi nd any trace of Jordaan. Description of Jordaan: warning to motorists to be aware and Buckle Street; corner of Pretoria Road from Lynnwood to Zasm “At this stage, the family is Eyes: blue. Hair: red. when driving in certain areas, Road and Van Wyk Street, Silverton Street in Waltloo, Lynnwood Road following up at hospitals and Height: 1.6m.Weight: 70kg. especially if they were considered as well as Pretoria Road and from The Grove mall to Solomon handing out pamphlets to the Anyone who has seen or crime hotspots. Watermeyer Street, Waltloo testing Mahlangu Drive as well as Solomon public. The police are assisting knows of Jordaan’s whereabouts Police spokesperson Warrant grounds, Simon Vermooten Road Mahlangu Drive from Lynnwood the community but there is may contact Jomari Delport Offi cer Isaac Mculu said police had near Samcor Park, Albertus Street, Road to Mamelodi. no sign of Shane. We urge the on 066 296 5286 or call Karen noted an increase in crimes including La Montagne, N4 Gateway, corner of “Silverton police are working public to help us in fi nding him Yssel on 082 575 0222. theft out of and of motor vehicles, Bronkhorstpruit Road and Solomon hand-in-hand with security armed robberies and carjackings. Mahlangu Drive. companies and the neighbourhood “These crimes are a serious Mculu said there were also watches. To prevent such crimes, the Pretoria hotel rape case postponed again problem and we are warning intersections, bridges, four-way stops police are also patrolling those areas The case against a man accused allow further investigations in motorists to be vigilant,” he said. and traffi c lights to look out for. He day and night.” of raping two minor girls, aged the case. Silverton police station listed the following hotspots He warned motorists to be vigilant, 11 and 13, at the Pretoria Hotel “We are waiting for DNA commander Colonel KD Swanepoel for serious and violent crimes: especially at malls and shopping was again postponed due to the as well as social development warned the community to be extra - Corner of Pretoria Road and centres. DNA results report still being reports,” she said. vigilant of theft out of motor Cussonia Avenue in Koedoespoort, “Put all your valuables in the boot outstanding. At the time when the man vehicles as well as theft of motor corner of Cussonia and Meiring and make sure your vehicle is locked was arrested for double rape of vehicle when approaching the Naude avenues, N1 and N4 on- by physically checking the doors. If minors, he was out on parole. following areas: ramps and off -ramps, N4 off -ramp you suspect you are being followed He was serving a seven-year - Corner of Pretoria Road and onto Simon Vermooten, N4 in both by a vehicle, contact your nearest sentence for rape. directions between Rossouw Street police station as you drive there.” As families, we are anxious The mother of one of the and Bronkhorstpruit Road In case your car is stolen, Mculu girls, who cannot be named to when the sun goes down as advised motorists to make sure they over this because we protect the identity of the child, well as Rossouw Street and had a tracker or a cheap cellphone would like to see the matter said she was worried over the Simon Vermooten Road in with GPS. concluded soon postponements. Die Wilgers. “Get a prepaid SIM card, register a “The case has been postponed Hotspots for vehicle- Google account on it, put it on silent since last year. related crimes, common so it does not ring and hide it inside The 45-year-old man appeared As families, we are anxious robberies, carjackings, armed your vehicle. Recharge it when you at the Pretoria magistrate’s court over this because we would robberies and murders are: are at home and put it back,” he said. last week Tuesday morning. The like to see the matter concluded - Down Pretoria Road “Give two or more friends your case was postponed to July 26. soon. from Medicross past Sammy username and password and they The man was arrested last year “The children were taken to Marks museum, Dykor will be able to track your vehicle live November and remains behind hospital immediately after the Road from Pretoria Road when it is stolen.” bars, facing two charges of rape incident, so we do not know what and kidnapping of minors. could be causing the delay in the National Prosecuting DNA results report,” she said. 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Written complaints, with Circulations of South 0184 Bianca Pretorius / [email protected] hereby reserved in terms of Section 12 (7) a copy of the report concerned, may be sent to the Africa. of the Copyright Act No 96 of 1978 and press Ombudsman: (Fax) 011 484 3612 or e-mail: Total weekly distribution: Distribution: [email protected] any amendments thereof. [email protected] 35 900 012 335 3760 www.rekord.co.za PRETORIA EAST REKORD JUNE 25, 2021 | 3 Brinant bids farewell to response officer Noxolo Sibiya scene, only to discover that one of their own had been involved. A 25-year-old tactical response The 25-year-old worked at offi cer who died in a motorbike Brinant for two-and-a-half years accident will be remembered as a where he made many memories dedicated and supportive person with colleagues by his colleagues at Brinant “He was always willing to go security. the extra mile. The community Juan-Pierre Pieterse was on his loved him; he always made sure way to work on June 4 when he everyone was at ease,” De Klerk was involved in the accident on said. Delphi Street in Garsfontein. “There is not one or two things JP, as he is aff ectionately known, that one can point out. As his was described by his colleagues manager, when he played he gave as a person who always made 150% and when he worked he jokes and tried to make the people gave 150%. around him happy. “Our most-known last awesome “He was always there when experience with him was when someone needed a shoulder to cry the team arrested one of the most on or talk to,” said armed response wanted house robbery crews in the manger Adriaan de Klerk. Pretoria east area.” “He was really dedicated to his In Facebook messages, work and worked well with his JP Pieterse colleagues sent their heartfelt colleagues. He loved children and condolences to the family and left although he never had the chance with the loss as JP has become a JP messages of love. to have his own children he was a friend and brother to some. “RIP JP. We have truly lost a father and uncle to lots of kids.” Brinant security often assists in gem. That smile will never be De Klerk said news of his death securing accident scenes. forgotten. Fly high bro,” wrote shocked many at the security On the day of JP’s accident, a Kez. company, who were struggling response offi cer had gone to the “You will be sincerely missed.” – Frikkie Joubert “Ou JP, we will miss you old bull. All your jokes at the MBT. He was really dedicated to his Thank you for the awesome work and worked well with his person that you were. Fly high colleagues. He loved children pal.” – JJ Scheepers. JP lived in Wingate Park and and although he never had will be buried on June 24. the chance to have his own “To all his friend and family, children he was a father and our hearts are heavy with sympathy. uncle to lots of kids. “We are sharing in your sorrow Adriaan de Klerk – colleague at Brinant with love and friendship,” De Klerk said. A candlelight ceremony was held by Brinant security in honour of JP. 4 | PRETORIA EAST REKORD JUNE 25, 2021 www.rekord.co.za ‘Swimming in sewage’ - a resident’s nightmare Noxolo Sibiya “It is a communal drain from all over Garsfontein. So it’s not our waste but it’s Tshwane kick- A communal drain, situated on a Maynard our problem.” Street private property in Garsfontein, has Oelofse said she has tried over the years starts its road been a nightmare for the owners of the to get a long-term solution to the problem, home and their neighbours. with no success. rehabilitation The drain, which overfl ows “too often” She has reported the matter to the spilling waste in Elrina Oelofse’s garden, municipality, but said no long-term The Tshwane metro fl ooding their lapa and seeping through solutions were ever provided. The drain announced last week that walls right into their neighbour’s swimming would only be unblocked only for the next it has kick-started its road pool, has been a problem for some years incident to occur again. rehabilitation programme. now, with Rekord fi rst reporting on it back The recent incident on June 14, was also MMC for roads and in December 2019. reported and this time Oelofse also took to transport Dikeledi Selowa In August last year, Rekord again reported Facebook to air her frustration. said the programme has on fl owing sewage from the same property. In her Facebook post, Oelofse shared a budget allocation of “We are drowning in sewerage again,” a her years of struggle with the overfl owing R36-million and would frustrated Oelofse told Rekord last week. sewage and how she had tried many avenues focus on resurfacing with no success. roads within communities “What else is left to try?” she said in ensuring they met her post. Oelofse told Rekord: “A ward acceptable standards. councillor, not even of our ward, saw my “This programme is post on Facebook and contacted me. a key service for our “She asked me to create a mail with the department as we complaint and she forwarded it to a number respond to the decaying of people. A team came to unblock the road infrastructure.” drain,” she said. On the same evening, the drain was unblocked and a team was sent to further investigate. Oelofse said she was told that there was UP suspends physical classes a huge tree in the neighbour’s yard that was causing the problem. The tree believed to be Carli Koch The suspension of lectures, will a 100 years old would need to be removed. “Apparently, it is cracking the ancient The University of Pretoria include all lab and practical sessions. pipes and roots are growing into the pipes. (UP), has suspended contact That is going to be another battle,” she said. classes until lectures end for Tuks spokesperson Rikus Delport She said every time there was a sewage the semester on June 25. spill, her family’s health was at risk and this Spokesperson of processes appropriately.” with someone who has happened too often. University of Pretoria, Delport added that while tested positive for the virus Municipal workers unblock the communal “This happens on a regular basis,” said Rikus Delport said given the gatherings are permitted are encouraged to self- drain on Elrina Oelofse’s property. Oelofse. university’s prioritisation under the level 2 Covid-19 quarantine in their rooms of the health and safety risk-adjusted strategy, staff in residences and not to go of its students and staff , it and students are encouraged home until they are certain was decided to suspend all to avoid these as far as that the danger that they contact classes for a period possible. may have contracted the of 10 days. “Where participation virus has safely passed. “As you all are aware, in physical gatherings This is to protect family and the country is now in the is unavoidable, please friends at home who may third wave of the Covid-19 remember to adhere strictly otherwise be exposed,” he pandemic and the numbers, to all health protocols said. especially in Gauteng, have including social distancing, Delport said that in increased alarmingly in the wearing of masks, and consultation with line past two weeks. sanitising and washing managers, UP employees “The suspension of hands. were encouraged to work lectures, will include all “The university has made from home where possible. lab and practical sessions. isolation facilities available “Please continue to wash The university will also be for residence students your hands thoroughly, reviewing the forthcoming who have unfortunately sanitise, avoid going to examinations that have been contracted the virus. crowded spaces and places, scheduled to be written on “This has greatly assisted observe cough etiquette, campus,” he said. in limiting community and wear masks in public Delport said that there transmissions. Students are spaces. Please do not come is no plan to postpone thus urged to make use of to the workplace if you feel examinations at this time. these facilities rather than unwell.” “The situation is being returning home to isolate,” The fi rst semester exams monitored and appropriate he said. are scheduled for 7-24 July. steps will be taken to “Likewise, students Supplementary exams are manage examination who have been in contact from 26-31 July.

Do you require an approved building plan to sell your house, to secure a bond or to legalize unapproved building work? www.rekord.co.za PRETORIA EAST REKORD JUNE 25, 2021 | 5 6 | PRETORIA EAST REKORD JUNE 25, 2021 www.rekord.co.za COMMUNITY Plastic View woman reclaims life after drugs and prostitution EXPERT OPINION Noxolo Sibiya As months went by, Thandeka grappled with trying to keep the A 32-year-old Plastic View woman lights on and feeding her child. this week shared her story with “We had absolutely nothing. Rekord of drug use, prostitution as “I had to mix powdered milk well as physical and emotional abuse with porridge, make it a thin before she found religion. consistency to feed my child. Thandeka Ndlovu fell into “Rent needed to be paid prostitution when she and her child and I also had to eat,” she fell into poverty. said. She was taken to the Plastic View “Things had become really informal settlement, east of Pretoria bad and I felt so hopeless. by a friend, who showed her the ins “This is when I was and outs of the night life. introduced to prostitution and On the fi rst three days on the job, “Thandeka’s story drugs. I felt like I had no other Thandeka made close to R3 000, option,” she said. which allowed her to buy food and highlights the “I had to use drugs and alcohol to clothes for her daughter and pay rent. importance of inter- cope. I used cocaine, pills and stone. “I got into it, but it wasn’t easy,” disciplinary work and “Sometimes I would be assaulted she said. and sworn at. “I watched my soul die every collaborating with “My [new] partner off ered to take single day.” NGOs and churches at care of my child while I looked for The life was taking a toll on her grassroots level where a job. I did not hesitate.” Thandeka emotionally and psychologically. left the night life and started Her ordeal started in 2016, when people live and work.” working at a restaurant in Pretoria. she lived in Johannesburg where Months later, her child fell ill she worked as a waitress at a local Dr Ellenore Meyer of the while with a caregiver, and died restaurant. University of Pretoria leaving her scared and lonely. Thandeka fell in love with a man “All parts of society rejected me. in the area. My family, friends and members of “I was head over heels in love him, had claimed to be. the community,” she said. but everything changed after I got “He sometimes would not sleep “In 2019, I started attending skills pregnant. at home and we would have nothing development classes at the NG “He made me leave my job and to eat. He was not keeping his Moreleta Park church after the job at insisted that he would be able to take promises.” the restaurant ended. This is where I care of everything in the house,” she The situation grew desperate for completely changed my life around. said. Thandeka when her partner left for “I got counselling, Bible studies “But I started seeing signs that he Belgium, leaving her and their new- and the necessary motivation was not as committed to me as he born daughter behind. every day.” Thandeka Ndlovu reclaims her life.

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T’s T’s & C’s& C’s apply. apply. www.rekord.co.za PRETORIA EAST REKORD JUNE 25, 2021 | 7 Amara (4) ready to ‘fl y’ after successful heart surgery Odette Venter progress, we expect she will now be able to live a full and normal A young resident from Pretoria is life. recovering after intricate cardiac “We are delighted that Amara is surgery to repair a hole in her recovering well after her operation. heart. She has been incredibly brave, Four-year-old Amara Ngwenya and children like her represent the has big ambitions even though she future. It has been our privilege is physically small for her age. Her to contribute funding for her growth was stunted by a serious procedure through Medipost heart condition. Holdings’ corporate social “I want to be a fairy when I investment,” said Rentia Myburgh, grow up. A fairy who uses her group sales and marketing director magic to make other children of Medipost Holdings. fairies, so that they can help Medipost Holdings, others too,” said Amara, who is comprises Medipost Pharmacy, recovering at home. MediLogistics, Kawari Wholesaler She is gaining strength and and Distributor and the Medi raring to go and play, just days Training Academy. after undergoing the operation. Runel said that the family are She underwent an operation immensely relieved that Amara to repair a heart defect at the is going from strength to strength Maboneng Heart Institute at since the operation. Netcare Sunninghill hospital in “Now, she has a real appetite. Johannesburg. We are trying to keep her still for a Amara is the latest benefi ciary few weeks while she recovers and of the Heart-to-Heart campaign, Amara Ngwenya. because she already feels better. a corporate social investment Amara wants to play like a healthy (CSI) match funding challenge child,” she said. to raise resources for lifesaving abnormally,” said her mother, referred to as a hole between the the costs of the operation, it was “Amara doesn’t walk in the operations for children suff ering Runel Ngwenya. two upper chambers of her heart, like a fairy tale coming true,” house, she always wants to run. life-threatening heart conditions. “After that, Amara wasn’t which required a specialised Runel said. And, as you know, she wants to The heart surgery was covered eating or growing normally like procedure to correct.” “If untreated, a hole in the be a fairy when she grows up, and by donations from Medipost other kids. I would have to fi nd He is of the Maboneng Heart septum the size Amara had, she has even developed her own Holdings and the Netcare ways to persuade her to eat and and Lung Institute at Netcare unfortunately can be debilitating method of ‘fl ying’. Foundation, which is the CSI arm try to tempt her appetite with her Sunninghill hospital where the and even life-threatening. As “The sky is the limit, as far as of the Netcare group. favourite foods: potatoes and operation was performed. the child grows, the heart defect Amara is concerned. Now that “Two years ago, Amara porridge.” “As parents, we have been so ultimately damages the arteries of she had her operation there are developed a fever and was so ill Cardiothoracic surgeon Dr worried about our daughter’s the lungs. Fortunately, Amara’s no limits to what she can do and that she had to be admitted to Erich Schürmann said, “Amara, health, especially because we procedure went smoothly, and achieve,” her proud mother said. Steve Biko academic hospital, the who was referred to us from are both unemployed and cannot was completed in three hours,” “We thank God for the many same hospital she was born in, Steve Biko academic hospital aff ord medical aid. We couldn’t Schürmann explained. people and organisations that for about two weeks. The doctors by interventional paediatric believe it when we heard that “So far, indications are that the have helped our daughter. We are diagnosed rheumatic fever, and cardiologist Prof Lindy Mitchell, Medipost Holdings and the operation was a complete success astonished at this generosity and we found that her heart was beating had an atrial septal defect. Also Netcare Foundation would cover and, while we will monitor her feel very blessed.” Ontmoet Wilgers se filmster Carli Koch

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Maragon swimmer seizes the day Joshua Gouws, a grade 7 Oud-AffiesOu hoofseun Maragon learner, decided to let nothing stand in his way. After krykry sy groot kans the disappointment of this year’s Oud-AfrikaanseOud- Hoër Seunskool cancellation of the Midmar Mile, he leerlingleerli en hoofseun van 2020, chose to fi nd a solution. He swam ReinhardtRein Ludwig, is by die SA his own virtual mile at the Cradle o.20-spano.20- (Junior Springbokke) Moon Dam in Krugersdorp and ingesluit.inges Reinhardt was in sy fi nished the event in 32 minutes matriekjaarmatr ook as die kaptein van and 44 seconds. He is such an die WitbulleW aangewys, maar die inspiration to the school and Covid-inperkingCovid het die seisoen showed his fellow learners that Simoné du Plessis skielikskiel beëindig. Affi es se beste Reinhardt Ludwig any obstacle can be used as an Joshua Gouws wensewens vergesel hom. opportunity, the school said. 10 | PRETORIA EAST REKORD JUNE 25, 2021 www.rekord.co.za LIFESTYLE

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It is the main central hall of the monument. reserve, Mr. Danie Hough, administrator of It contains an empty tomb to represent those who lost their Transvaal in 1992, announced on July 14 lives during the trek and is the symbolic resting place of The lofty Voortrekker Monument that towers over the capital city from that 341 hectares around the monument had Piet Retief. Yellow Belgian glass was used for four arched been declared a unique nature reserve. The windows in the hall. Italian Quercetta marble was used Monument Hill in the south of Pretoria commemorates the Afrikaner pioneers fi rst game, namely zebras and blesbok, were for the fl oors and the frieze in the domed hall. The frieze set free on the nature reserve on Friday, June depicts the Great Trek, as well as the lifestyle, working from the era of the Great Trek. The granite monument is set within the 25,1993. Today visitors to the reserve will fi nd methods and religious views of the Voortrekkers. The work zebras, blesbok, mountain reedbuck, springbok, on the frieze started in 1942 and the sculptors, Hennie Voortrekker Monument Nature Reserve and was designed by South impala, black wildebeests, red hartebeests, bush Potgieter, Peter Kirchhoff , Frikkie Kruger and Laurika bucks and smaller mammals such as the spotted Postma spent years of their lives completing it. “When one African architect Gerhard Moerdijk. According to the monument’s genet, mongoose, rock hyrax, hedgehogs and looks down at the interior of the hall from the top dome, porcupines, jackals and African wild cats. the pattern on the fl oor forms the illusion of water rippling offi cial website “the visitor passes through a black wrought iron gate out in ever widening circles with the cenotaph at its centre. “It is symbolic of the trek to freedom which started small, with an assegai motive”. A bronze sculpture by South African - 1828 to 1840: Zulu king but eventually became a mighty migratory fl ood in history, sculptor Anton van Wouw, at the foot off Dingane reigned the eff ects of which can still be felt today.” - 1835 to 1852: Great the monument, depicts Trek from Cape Colony to Transvaal The sculpture the Voortrekker woman and 16 December 1838: Vow commemorates of Blood River the courage of the her two children. - 6 December 1949: Voortrekker women and the monument was their families who survived inaugurated by the then- the Great Trek and made prime minister DF Malan. the eventual settlement - of the interior possible. Monument Info: - 40m tall - Situated in 240ha nature reserve - Costs were £359 600 (R7 290 911) to build - 92m long and 2,3m high domed hall

Amphitheatre A large amphitheatre,e, which seats Heritage Foundation approximately 20 0000 The foundation was founded in 2002 as a non-profi t people, was erected to organisation and is a recognised player within the north-east of the the South African cultural heritage industry. Its monument in vision is to raise public awareness of threatened 1949. heritage through the retention, conservation and sustainable use of heritage resources. Features The monument complex includes several features such as the Afrikaner Heritage Centre, an indigenous garden, an SANDF Wall of Remembrance, Fortw Schanskop, the Schanskop open-air amphitheatre and Dingane’s royal capital. Cenotaph The cenotaph is the focal point of the monument. Above the Hall of Heroes is a cupola (rounded dome) from which one can look down into the interior of the Anglo-Boer monument. Every year on December 16 an opening War Museum in the dome allows a ray of sunshine on “The exhibition in the cenotaph with the words: “Ons vir jou the Anglo-Boer War Museum is limited to the Suid-Afrika”. This line was taken from period 1899-1914. A the then-national anthem, “Die Stem”. photographic display on “Moerdijk planned this specifi cally various aspects of the because the ray of sunlight Anglo-Boer War was symbolises God’s blessing compiled. on the life and work “Photographs on the role of the Voortrekkers. of the horse in The hall is decorated the war can be with the fl ags from the viewed in ‘Stal’ diff erent Voortrekker whilst the history Republics.” of the State The Trekker belief that Artillery is also God was for South portrayed.” Africa originates from the vow of scan me the Trekker leader Andries Pretorius at Blood River. Against the northern wall is a nave with a lantern of which the fl ame has been kept burning since 1938. 12 | PRETORIA EAST REKORD JUNE 25, 2021 www.rekord.co.za

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The global pandemic has locked down our youth during a time of their lives where they are desperately looking to spread their wings. The past 18 months have tested the country’s resolve and demonstrated the incredible resilience of all sections of the South African society. “As part of the 2021 SPAR Women’s Virtual Challenge’s campaign, we encourage South African women to #LiveLimitless and break down the barriers in their lives and redefi ne the limits that may exist. “What seemed impossible to us before has now become daily life – working from home and caring for our children at the same time. Impossible before, and now an average day,” said Alison Zweers, Managing Director of SPAR Western Cape. This year’s theme has a strong focus on the youth, and we will be supporting the Petals Projects, which advocates for a shame-free education for all young women. There is a stigma and shame attached to their menstrual cycle for many young girls in South Africa. Due to the lack of access to simple hygiene products, they must make the diffi cult decision between embarrassment or education. Entry fees for this year’s Virtual Challenge will support SPAR’s Petals Project, which aims to donate packs of sanitary pads to underprivileged girls removing one of the limitations to their SPAR is proud to partner with three young South African women who embody what it education. means to #LiveLimitless for the 2021 SPAR Women’s Virtual Challenge. From left to right SPAR is also proud to partner with three are Shirnell Swartz, Zizipho Soldati, and Chantel Struwig. Photo: Christiaan Kotze young South African women who embody what it means to #LiveLimitless. to do the same using her social media Africa when she was 13 years old at Casa Chantel Struwig, Zizipho Soldati and platforms. De Sol School, where she found short-speed Shirnell Swartz are three exceptional young The 26-year-old Soldati is an award- skating. women who refused to allow the challenges winning fi lmmaker, content creator, social This year you will again be able to and limitations they had to deal with from media infl uencer and aspiring model. not only create your own race number an early age to defi ne them. Instead, they Soldati has not allowed a rare condition that online, but you can also create your own have broken these shackles turning their causes very short limbs, called Phocomelia certifi cate of completion – check out www. challenges into opportunities. of the lower limbs, to put a limit on her sparvirtualchallenge.co.za and follow the Struwig, born with a purplish-red mark dreams and ambitions. few easy steps. covering most of her face, has become Swartz has excelled as a short-speed For more information on the SPAR a vocal and virtual birthmark awareness skater representing South Africa at the Women’s Virtual Challenge, which will take advocate. Embracing her birthmark, the Special Olympics, which has helped her place on September 4, please see their FAQ BCom Fashion student has overcome a discover her superb talent. She fi rst got section at www.sparvirtualchallenge.co.za/ negative self-image and encourages others involved with Special Olympics South faq/ SA youth should be able to live East www.rekord.co.za 012-842-0300 ‘without limits’

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Koos Venter self honger vir sukses, nadat hulle seisoen ook tot dusver Hoewel daar baie hoop was erg deur die virus ontwrig is – in die kamp van Harlequins meestal weens probleme by hul om vanjaar een van die teenstanders. toonaangewende klubs in die Gevolglik het die Grizzlies Carltonbeker-klubrugbyliga te met mag en mening ingeklim en wees, kon hul weens verskeie daarin geslaag om Harlequins faktore tot dusver nog nie op tydens die eerste helfte redelik alle silinders vuur nie. goed in toom te hou. Dié klub het die nuwe seisoen Die rustydtelling was 10-3 met rukke en stote begin en in Harlequins se guns en op ’n paar van hul eerste-ronde daardie stadium was die uitslag wedstryde moes uitgestel word beslis nog in die weegskaal. toe die Covid-virus in die klub Harlequins het egter in die amok gesaai het. tweede helfte beheer oor die Hoewel Harlequins met wedstryd geneem en hul kanse tye baie goeie rugby gespeel beter benut om ’n verdere drie het in die wedstryde wat wel drieë te druk en sodoende die plaasgevind het, was hulle voor oorwinning en bonuspunt te die afgelope naweek nog nie in versker. staat om ’n oorwinning in dié Die Grizzlies het dalk effens gesogte liga te behaal nie. fokus verloor en hulle het beslis Hierdie situasie het egter ook dissipline probleme gehad, Saterdagmiddag verander wat hulle duur te staan gekom toe die Quins-manne daarin het. Die voormalige Stormers skrumskakel, Dewald Duvenhage, wat deesdae kaptein is van die Italiaanse span Benetton geslaag het om vier drieë teen Kobus Lottering en Braam in Treviso, laat loop die bal na sy agterlyn tydens Saterdag se Rainbow Cup eindstryd teen die Bulls. die Grizzlies van Tuine te druk Pretorius se manne het baie Foto: Twitter en sodoende ’n bonuspunt potensiaal, maar sal vinnig hul oorwinning te behaal. fokus moet herwin om weer op Die eindtelling was 31-3 in die wenpad te kom, ná hul goeie Quins se guns. begin enkele weke gelede in dié Bulls kry pak in eindstryd Die manne van die Weste was liga. Koos Venter hul verdediging was soms pateties Benetton gebaat het by die vreemde en hul skakelpaar was die kluts liga-struktuur van die toernooi en by Hoewel selfs die Bulls se grootste heeltemal kwyt. die feit dat sekere wedstryde weens haters binne die grense van Suid- Boonop is die leierskap en ervaring Covid-regulasies afgelas moes word. Afrika verras sou wees met die van manne soos Duane Vermeulen Maar diegene wat vooraf teen maklike manier waarop die Italiaanse en Morné Steyn regtig gemis, want hierdie feite vasgekyk het en toe span, Benetton, hulle Saterdagaand op die dag het die Bulle ook leierloos besluit het die Italiansers was in Treviso met 35-12 in die eindstryd voorgekom. gelukkig om die eindstryd te haal, het van die Rainbow Cup geklop het, het ’n Mens het deurentyd die gevoel vergeet om na die groter prentjie te die Pretorianers waarskynlik die res gekry dat iets groot fout is by die kyk voordat hulle Dewald Duvenhage van die land ’n guns bewys. Bulle. Hulle kon eenvoudig nie en sy makkers onderskat het. Met hul skokkende swak vertoning momentum bou nie en weens die Feit bly staan dat die Italianers in die eindstryd is die Bulls, hul horde amateuragtige foute was hulle tydens die reeks ook deeglik met bestuur, hul ondersteuners en sommer permanent onder druk. spanne soos Connacht (Ierland), ook elke ander Suid-Afrikaner wat Op die keper beskou, was dit dalk en Glascow Warriors (Skotland) oopkop genoeg is om die afgelope nie die Bulls se bestuur nie, maar afgereken het om bo aan die Europese Rainbow Cup se verloop eerlik te beslis die span se ondersteuners wat deel van die punteleer te eindig. ontleed, Saterdagaand ontnugter en Benetton onderskat het. Dié span het Kortom gestel, hierdie span van gedwing om groter perspektief te met elf internasionale spelers, wat Treviso was baie beter as waarvoor kry oor die toekoms van Suid-Afrika onlangs nog vir Italië in aksie was, hulle voor die wedstryd in Suid- se top provinsiale spanne in hul in hul geledere uitgedraf. Daarby het Afrika krediet gekry het. ’n Deel nuwe avontuur teen spanne van die oud Blou Bulle soos haker Corniel van hul afrigtingspan, waaronder noordelike halfrond. Els en plaasvervanger slot Irne die hoofafrigter Kieran Crowley Ja, die Bulls was baie swak. Herbst waarskynlik ook geen ekstra (die soveelste Nieu-Seeland legende Soos Jake White agterna erken motivering nodig gehad om ’n bietjie wat iewers in Europa afrig), skuif het, dit was eenvoudig een van wraak te neem teen die feit dat hulle eersdaags aan om die nasionale span dáárdie dae wat net mooi níks reg albei op ’n stadium in Pretoria te lig van Italië onder hande te neem. Dis Hendrik Mulder is nie net Harlequins se losskakel-generaal wou verloop nie. 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