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Winter and wine are coming!

The popular annual Vaal River Meander that the fee for tasting wine in the Cape South Africa boats, all in a welcoming There are also optional extras to add to Wine Route is back this winter where over region is priced much higher. environment. The different venues where your experience, such as food and wine a dozen venues in the Vaal showcase, Opening times for wine tasting each you can enjoy all these tastings, are so pairing by taxi or self-drive or enjoy uncork and pour South Africa’s finest Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays are diverse and offer contrasting experiences as special spa treatments packages put on to wines. Avid annual followers missed out on 12 midday to 18:00 with the last table do their wines; with the single common celebrate this winter treat. All of the venues this winter treat last year due to lockdown, booking at 17:00 as the wine tasting lasts thread of each presenting great South will be selling wines at cost plus 10%, so so demand for this charming winter treat an hour. Bookings are essential, as space is African wines. wine lovers can capitalize on their favourite should be high. limited. A designated area is set up with You might select a venue where you can wines at very good prices. This year, The Vaal River Meander Wine wine tasting done at individual tables with enjoy eloquently sipping wine at a classy If you’re in need of cheering this Route will be hosted over nine weekends full Covid-19 safety protocols and social hotel; or in front of a roaring fireplace in a winter… gather your friends and family from 5 June to 1 August at a broad distancing followed to ensure the safety of cosy pub; or wine tasting with a bit of and treat yourselves to a winter treat to selection of venues. With tastings of eight guests. The Vaal River Meander Wine trying your hand at Lady Luck; or enjoy cheer and warm you up! different wines at R50, each individually Route is not only ideal for experienced wine tasting in a quirky pub that oozes fun For more information including the showcased winery will be represented by wine connoisseurs, but also for those new and character; savour wine as you cruise full list of venues and the map, visit different venues on and around the banks to wine tasting. It is a relaxed and pleasant aboard a luxurious cruiser down Million- www.vaalwineroute.co.za or get this of the Vaal River. A very well-priced wine well-priced winter outing, where one can aire’s Mile; or enjoy wine tasting with a week’s edition of Vaalweekblad for the treat to beat the winter blues, considering learn to appreciate the wonderful wines delicious meal. venues’ contact numbers for bookings.

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Moleboheng Chaha It is alleged that the ambulance driver SEBOKENG. - An attempt to save one life was in a rush to get a patient to ended up in the loss of another life last hospital and was travelling in the week. This follows after a Gauteng Emer- oncoming lane of the road. Photos: gency Services ambulance that was rushing Moleboheng Chaha a patient to Sebokeng Hospital hit a pedestrian who was crossing the busy Moshoeshoe Road. Bystanders at the scene reported that the ambulance was travelling in the oncoming lane of the road and did not even stop after the man was hit. Police Spokesperson Constable Thulisile Msibi said: “Police have opened a culpable homicide case docket after a 35-year-old male was knocked down by an ambulance along Moshoeshoe Road near Thabong Mall. “It is alleged that the Gauteng Emergency Services ambulance was transporting a patient to Sebokeng Hospital A 35-year-old man was killed by an ambu- for medical treatment.” Msibi said that the lance that was taking another patient to pedestrian tried to cross the road as the hospital on Monday. ambulance was approaching. “The deceased was hit and certified dead on the scene. Police are investigating further into the circumstances surrounding the incident.” Msibi confirmed that the ambulance was indeed travelling in the oncoming lane of the road. “The ambulance went to hospital to drop a patient off, however another ambulance that was travelling behind the ambulance that caused the accident, managed to stop at the scene.” Gauteng Emergency Services said they are investigating the incident. 4 STER NORTH 25 May - 28 May 2021

Boipatong Police in conjuction with various stakeholders held a Crime Awareness Campaign recently. CrimeCrime AwarenessAwareness CampaignCampaign inin BoipatongBoipatong

Moleboheng Chaha theft of motor vehicles and house brea- they are suffering from any form of abuse adhere to Covid-19 regulations and BOIPATONG.- The police in Boipatong kings in Tshepiso Phase 5. at the hands of their partners. decrease the spread thereof by wearing continue in the fight against Gender-based Police Spokesperson Sergeant Thembe- “300 informative pamphlets about their masks and washing their hands Violence (GBV) as well as other crimes ka Maxambela says: “The community was various forms of crime were distributed regularly. that are prevalent in the community. encouraged to report cases of GBV and to via social media platforms.” “Communities are urged to continue to The station’s Victim Empowerment also make use of social workers that are Maxambela adds that such awareness report any forms of crime and GBV Centre (VEC), Corporate Communication available at the VEC, as well as services campaigns will be continuous in the perpetrated against women, children and in conjunction with GBV brigades and available for victims of crime.” Boipatong area. vulnerable groups at their nearest police VEC Indibano recently carried out a During the campaign, men were also During the campaign, members of the stations or alternatively call Crime Stop door-to-door campaign addressing GBV, encouraged to come out and speak up if community were also encouraged to on 08600 10111.” 25 May - 28 May 2021 STER NORTH 5 Community vent their anger on R59

The community of Pillis Farm, Khayelitsha and Boitumelo took to the streets on the morning of 20 May, barricading the R59 with burning tyres. The angry residents say they are frustrated about the empty promises of better lives from government since the early 2000s. Mohapi, one of their community leaders, says: “We have run out of ideas as we have voiced our concerns with the MMC’s and Mayor, but to no avail. Now our best alternative and way to be heard is to vent our anger in a road protest. This is the only way we can get our government’s attention.” Police intervened, despersing protesters and allowing motorists to use the road again. Photo: Supplied

The accident scene at the crossing of Blackwood Street and Gardener Street. Fortunately, nobody sustained any injuries. Photo: ER24 Collision in Blackwood Street

VEREENIGING. - ER24 responded to a collision between a light motor vehicle and a heavy motor vehicle at the intersection of Blackwood Street and Gardener Street in Vereeni- ging on Monday night, 17 May. Fortunately, nobody sustained any injuries in the accident. Blackwood Street is currently undergoing maintenance. 6 STER NORTH 25 May - 28 May 2021 WeWeWe areareare swimmingswimmingswimming ininin sewagesewagesewage

The pavement next to the main road has turned into a no-go area for pedestrians due to sewage system spills in Zone 6, Extension 2 in Sebokeng.

Lazarus Dithagiso desperation. “The smell gets inside the SEBOKENG.- A sewage pipe burst which house, even when we have closed all the Betty Kunene (60) inside has been left unrepaired for weeks has doors and windows. I am running a small her yard where a sewage left a family from Zone 6, Extension 2 in business on this premises and there is no pipe has been leaking for a hazardous mess. way that I can keep the door closed all weeks. The surface has Mme Betty Kunene (60) has been the time.” Kunene said she had reported turnedturned green.green. TheThe smellsmell battling for weeks with sewage spilling the matter to the Emfuleni Municipality isis affectingaffecting herher familyfamily over in her yard and has to keep her kids immediately when the pipe started leaking and her clients. Photo:Photo: inside the house to avoid them inhaling a few weeks ago. Kunene was then Lazarus Dithagiso the smell from the sewage flowing visited by an unknown private company. through the garden. “It seems as if I am They promised that once they obtain a not winning this battle,” she said with reference number from the municipality, they would be able to fix it. To date, Kunene has still not received any help for the unhygienic problem. Kunene herself had on several occasions made calls to the municipality to report the situation. “It is my wish to see the municipality fix the pipe and clean away the feces. “We can’t live under these terrible conditions. My children are getting sick as we breath in sewage toxins. There is a crèche not far away,” she said. “The children are in danger. My clients are in danger.” 25 May - 28 May 2021 STER NORTH 7 DADA petitionspetitions GautengGauteng ProvincialProvincial GovernmentGovernment Moleboheng Chaha VEREENIGING. - The Democratic Alliance (DA) has created a petition to urge the Gauteng Provincial Government to complete the Vereeni- ging Taxi Rank Project. The project was meant to be completed in 2015 and with R64 million that is said to have been spent on the project to date, it has not benefitted those it was meant for. In 2019, Roads and Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo said that his department would demolish the unfinished Vereeniging Taxi Rank and replace it with a larger intermodal rank incorporating retail space, long-distance bus and the train stations. DA MPL Kingsol Chabalala said Mamabolo’s announcement exposed the incompetence of the ANC-led provincial government. “It cannot be that they (ANC officials) spent R64 million on a taxi rank and later on want to demolish it.” On Monday, Chabalala along with members of the DA collected signatures for the petition at the temporary taxi rank in Vereeniging. In just three hours, the petition had garnered more than 500 signatures. “Delays in completing the taxi rank are impacting the residents negatively as well as businesses around the area. “Local businesses have lost out on much needed economic activity by waiting for the The DA has petitioned the completion of the project. Gauteng Provincial Govern- “Informal traders have lost out on business ment to complete the Veree- which has resulted in the rise of unemploy- niging Taxi Rank project. ment.” Chabalala stated that the temporary taxi Photo: Moleboheng Chaha rank had no shelter, adding that this also posed a health-risk, especially when it rains. 8 STER NORTH 25 May - 28 May 2021 Police are working tirelessly on GBV

The police, families, community members and various stakeholders held a candle light commemoration for cases: Lepitla murdered women in Meyerton.

Moleboheng Chaha part of a candle light commemoration that MEYERTON. - The station commander of was held on Friday. The event was held the Meyerton Police, Colonel Moeti at an open field regarded as one of the Lepitla, recently said that police are crime hotspots in Sicelo. The police in working tirelessly to ensure that perpetra- conjunction with various stakeholders tors of gender-based violence (GBV) are recently conducted a cleaning campaign at apprehended and brought to book. the open field where the body of the Lepitla was addressing the families of latest victim was discovered, to safeguard seven women who had been brutally the area. Pastors prayed for families to murdered in Meyerton along with the gain strength and for the safety of the community and stakeholders who formed community at large, including the police.

Happy marking of Eid Mubarak

Lazarus Dithagiso Muslims wear new clothes, greet MEYERTON. - Eid Mubarak is a friends and family and celebrate the festival of selfless introspection, as day by having a feast. well as, a celebration to mark the end The primary focus of the feast is a of Ramadan, a holy month in which sweet dish called Sawaiyan (vermicelli Muslims fast during the day and do pudding) that is savoured and also charity work which is also known as distributed among friends and family. Zakat. Mubark added that every adult of On this sacred day, Ateeq Mubark the family also gives gifts and donates said that they perform prayers to seek money to the needy on this day. blessings. The holy month started on 13 April He said on this special day, and ended on 14 May.

Meyerton Muslims enjoying Eid Mubarak. They are from left to right, Irshaad Butt, Tanveer Butt, Ateeq Mubark and Waqas Ahmed from the Vaal region, who took some time after early morning prayers to enjoy their meal. Photo: Lazarus Dithagiso 25 May - 28 May 2021 STER NORTH 9 10 STER NORTH 25 May - 28 May 2021 Clean-upClean-up campigncampign atat openopen fieldfield inin SiceloSicelo

Moleboheng Chaha carried out a cleaning campaign at an opposite Sicelo flats is deemed to be one Nthoesang was discovered in the MEYERTON. - The Police in open field in Sicelo recently. of the crime hotspots in the area. open field recently. Meyerton along with the community The open field which is situated The body of 16 year old Nthabiseng The community complained that six other women had been murdered in Sicelo. Police spokesperson Constable Tlaleng Moloi says: “The Police and the community took it upon themselves to clean this open field as it has turned into a crime hotspot in the area. This will be a continuous campaign to clean all the open fields that are crime hotpots, as we have realised that most of the murder and rape cases take place there.” Some of the stakeholders that assisted in the clean-up are the Community Policing Forum (CPF) patrollers, gender-based violence (GBV) brigades, Red Ants, business forum, men and women as safety promoters, Alpha trauma centre, Agape Lerato, Doulos and Meyer- ton Child welfare. Moloi urged the community to support and take part in the cleaning campaigns. “Together we can make our area safe for all its residents. Let us work together in fighting crime in Stakeholders in conjuction with the community and police conducted a clean-up campaign at one of the the Meyerton area.” crime hotspots in the Meyerton area. 25 May - 28 May 2021 STER NORTH 11

Deur Raadsheer Phil C. Pretori- Midvaal is ‘n hele aantal GPF komitees Binne minute was die GPF op die wapen moes vaskyk, sê hy dat hy us - DA-Hoofsweep, Midvaal of -blokke, maar ook ander bewegings toneel en is binne sekondes deur die bure opnuut nuwe respek en bewondering Plaaslike Munisipaliteit soos buurtwagte en sekuriteitsmaatskap- en sekuriteitsmaatskappye ondersteun. vir die GPF, ons gemeenskap en bure Ons leef in moeilike tye. pye. In sekere areas sukkel die GPFs om Daar is ‘n sterk vermoede dat hierdie gekry het. Volgens Alf het hy die Behalwe vir die mediese en van die grond af te kom en wanneer “first responders” die rowers die skrik op volgende dag by die GPF aangesluit ekonomiese uitdagings van ons tyd misdaad daar tref, is daar gewoonlik ‘n die lyf gejaag het en verdere geweld in en raai elke huishouding aan om is daar ‘n ander pandemie wat ons klein oplewing. In areas waar die GPF die huis voorkom het. ‘n GPF patrolleer- dieselfde te doen. Die werk van die moet beveg, naamlik MISDAAD. baie aktief en sterk is, is daar volgens jare der het agter die ontsnapvoertuig aange- GPFs is onmiskenbaar belangrik en Ons doen reeds baie om onsself te se statistiek aansienlik minder misdaad. jaag en beskrywings en nommerplate red lewens. Hulle kan egter nie beveilig deur alarms, CCTV Nou hoor ek jou vra wat dan as ons bekom. ‘n Ander het die huis beveilig bestaan sonder jou ondersteuning, kameras, diefwering en heinings, hierdie GPFs het en dit stop nie die sodat die derde een mediese hulp aan die donasies en patrollering nie. Raak honde en wapens. In onderhoude misdaad in totaliteit nie? Wel dit is eienaar kon verleen. Die dame en die vandag nog betrokke by jou plaaslike met misdadigers het hul bevestig maklik: jou lewe kan afhang van die kinders is na veiligheid geneem en die GPF om jou veiligheid op te skerp dat al die bogenoemde, veral klein reaksietyd van jou bure en gemeenskap in ambulans kon die gewonde eienaar relatief en jou medemens by te staan. honde in die huis, hulle wel twee ‘n aanval. ‘n Gesin van Meyerton, vinnig by die hospitaal besorg waar hy Meyerton GPF-voorsitter - keer laat dink, maar nie gaan keer Uitbreiding 4 is onlangs om 19:45 in hul ortopediese chirurgie ondergaan het. Rudolph de Wet: 082 532 3557. nie. Vir díe rede het gemeenskap- huis aangeval. Die straat en die erf is Intussen trek die kring nouer om die * Die Sparks-gesin van Blok 4 pe hulself begin mobiliseer deur helder verlig, die sypaadjies is skoon verdagtes a.g.v. die insette van die GPF, bedank graag die GPF vir hul Gemeenskapspolisiëringsforums gesny en die huis het veiligheidshekke en CCTV kameras en die noukringstraatka- vinnige reaksie, hulp en opvolg (GPFs) te stig. Die forums is diefwering met 1.8 meter (6 voet) mure meras in die wyk wat deur die GPF en tydens hierdie traumatiese ervaring. geaffilieer met die SAPD en reg rondom. Daar is ongelukkig altyd ‘n Midvaal Munisipaliteit opgerig is. Midvaal het oor die laaste vyf jaar opereer volgens spesifieke reëls en swak punt in jou sekuriteit, al is dit dan Alf Thomson wat die lawaai tydens meer as R9 miljoen se kameras, regulasies met baie spesifieke wanneer jy by die huis kom en die deur die rooftog gehoor het en gaan ondersoek radio’s, nagsigkameras, donasies en opleiding en mandate. Dit bestaan oopsluit. In hierdie geval is die pa in die instel het, se lewe is direk bedreig en na infrastruktuur aan die GPFs in in totaliteit uit vrywilligers uit die bobeen gewond, waarna die ma en twee die insident, waar hy oop en bloot in die Midvaal geskenk. verskillende gemeenskappe. In dogtertjies kon wegkruip en hulp ontbied. straat voor sy huis in die loop van ‘n Trotse Midvaal Groete 12 STER NORTH 25 May - 28 May 2021 Councillors lead vaccination drive Midvaal Local Muncipality’s MMC for Engineering Services, Cllr Hennie Oosthuysen and MMC for Develop- ment and Planning Cllr Lynda Parson- son last week received their Covid-19 vaccines as part of the Phase 2 Vacci- nation drive. Those who are 60 years and older and haven’t yet registered can do so by using the following link: vaccine.enroll.health.gov.za/#/

How to register via SMS: 1. You can now register on the Covid WhatsApp number by sending Midvaal Local Muncipality’s MMC for the word ‘REGISTER’ to 0600 123 Engineering Services, Cllr Hennie 456. Oosthuysen puts on a brave face as he 2. You can also register by SMS by get vaccinated. dialing *143*832*, followed by your ID number, followed by #. all the details the system asks for. 3. If you don’t have an ID-number 4. When you are finished, the system just dial *143*832#. will send an SMS to the phone number 4. The services are zero rated and you provided. This means that the system you do not need data or airtime. now has your details in a que to be 5. You do not need a smartphone to scheduled for your vaccine. be able to register by SMS. 5. You will then receive an SMS with a date and a place where you will be How to register online: vaccinated. 1. Make sure you have internet 6. Citizens will be provided with a access, you will need a smartphone, a proof of vaccination card and receive a tablet or a computer. confirmation SMS on their cellphone. 2. Connect to the internet and go to vaccine.enroll.health.co.za If you encounter any issues whilst The welcome screen will guide you registering via SMS or online, you can through the steps. contact the Covid-19 Toll Free Hotline Midvaal Local Muncipality’s MMC for Development and Planning Cllr Lynda Parsonson 3. Follow the instructions and fill in Number on 0800 029 999. gets her vaccination shot. Photos: Supplied Elderly people receive vaccine jab

Lazarus Dithagiso VANDERBIJLPARK. - Elderly people received vaccination jabs at the Johan Heyns Community Clinic and Huis Siesta Old Age Home as the third wave of Covid-19 infections loom. Phase two of the rollout targets people over the age of 60 and above. All people who were vaccinated are those who have registered on the electro- nic vaccine data system. The first citizen of the Emfuleni municipality, Executive Mayor Rev Gift Moerane was among the first to receive the jab. Gauteng MEC for community safety, Faith Mazibuko was leading the entoura- ge. She was accompanied by the Emfuleni municipality officials and other executive officials at the Johan Heyns Community Clinic and Huis Siesta on 17 May. MEC Mazibuko said the vaccination is expected to be in full swing as time proceed in the region. Most of the elderly people, some of them in wheelchairs and wearing their masks, kept social distance. They looked happy after being vaccinated. Elizabeth Dhlamini was happy as she did not wait too long to be vaccinated. Her wishes is for the Department of Health to speed up the process so that the youth could be given attention for vaccine. The MEC appreciates the job well done. Mazibuko said all went well as per A nurse gives the Executive Mayor, Rev plan at the clinic and its neighbouring Gift Moerane a vaccination jab on 17 Huis Siesta. May. About 83 other elderly people were Rev Moerane took the jab as a way of vaccinated on the same day at the reassuring society that the vaccine being Johan Heyns Clinic. Photos: Supplied administered is safe. Mazibuko was joined by Deputy Minister for Health Joe Phaahla, Sedibeng Gauteng MEC for community safety District Mayor Lerato Maloka - Mkhize, Faith Mazibuko addresses members of Mayor Moerane, Emfuleni Speaker Cllr the media before getting vaccinated at Maipato Tsokodibane, MMCs and Coun- the Johan Heyns Community Clinic. cillors. With the motto: #iChooseVaccina- tion’, several people who have registered were all given the jab. Jeugland Old Age Home, 54 at Levai At Johan Heyns 84 people were Mbatha and only 24 employees of vaccinated, 81 at Huis Siesta, 79 at Sebokeng hospital. 25 May - 28 May 2021 STER NORTH 13 14 STER NORTH 25 May - 28 May 2021 25 May - 28 May 2021 STER NORTH 15 16 STER NORTH 25 May - 28 May 2021

Lazarus Dithagiso in our life and this book is all about that Everyone wanted to brush shoulders with the author, Aldila during the launching of VANDERBIJLPARK. - After discovering journey,” said Rene. her book titled, ‘When the fairytale shatters’. From left: Liezl O’Connell, Anneli various aspects about herself, motivational “Get yourself to understand the meaning Tromp, Edith Reynders, Natasha van Deventer, Aldila Geldenhuis (author) and guest author Aldila Geldenhuis, who is also a of the book clearly in your mind by speaker Rene Steyn author of her own book titled ‘Senseless sacrifice’. wellness practitioner, launched her book focusing on what you will be reading. titled ‘When the fairytale shatters’. Use the book as a tool given to overco- The book launch was an inspirational me the hurdles in your own journey,” she day filled with motivational messages and said. was attended mostly by women. Aldila said through the challenges she The function, which lasted for more than has faced in her life she had learned to be three hours, was hosted at the Striders brave as well as to choose her dreams and Equestrian Centre, Theoville Farm (Driefon- happiness over what she perceived as tein) on 15 May. family duty and responsibility. Rene Steyn, who is also an author, was “My calling is to serve and support invited as a guest speaker. others on their journey.” Rene alluded to the key meaning of The various challenges Aldila came Aldila’s book and advised the audience that across in her life helped her develop her there are three main aspects that one needs own integrative process towards her to keep in mind when reading the book, wellbeing. Her greatest desire is to inspire that being: self-concept, self-awareness and others through sharing her own life lessons. authenticity. The soft spoken Aldila said she is here to “These three aspects will help one get a support as well as assist others and fully clear understanding of the advice given in embraces every aspect of their being Ms Ronelle Prinsloo, Franci Heath, Lelanie Loubser and Aldila during the launch. this book. We are all on a unique journey without judgement. Photos: Lazarus Dithagiso

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Lazarus Dithagiso VANDERBIJLPARK. - Nompumelelo Mabona, an ambitious 21-year-old student from the Vaal University of Technology (VUT), is a Miss South Africa Township semi-finalist 2021. She has been given a task to raise at least R2 200 and get 50 dontations for pads. She has already successfully completed her Pad Project drive that was held at the Sharpeville Commu- nity Hall in collaboration with another contestant recently. Mabona is appealing for votes from the community to be among the Top 20 and also to help raise the sponsorship fee of R2 200. She can be followed on Instagram at ‘nompumelelo123’. For more information, visit her Facebook page: Nompumelelo Mabona Miss Township semi-finalist SA 2021.

Nompumelelo Mabona (21), a semi-finalist in the Miss SA Township 2021 needs help to reach her dream. Photo: Supplied 25 May - 28 May 2021 STER NORTH 19 One killed, one injured in vehicle rollover VANDERBIJLPARK. - A man sustained Ineke van Huyssteen, multimedia found in the back of the vehicle, showing scene had sustained minor injuries, but fatal injuries, while a woman sustained journalist for ER24, says: “When ER24 no signs of life.” declined transportation to hospital. minor injuries in a vehicle rollover on the paramedics arrived at the scene shortly Van Huyssteen says that unfortunately “Fortunately, no one from the house was corner of Playfair- and Westinghouse before 02:00 am, they found a vehicle lying paramedics could do nothing for the man injured,” says Van Huyssteen. Boulevard in Vanderbijlpark early on 15 on its side inside the backyard of a house. and he was declared dead on the scene. The exact circumstances surrounding the May. “Upon further assessment, a male was A woman found walking around at the accident is not known.

The accident scene. Fortunately, no one in the house was injured. Photo: Sup- plied

A man sustained fatal injuries in a vehicle rollover on the corner of Playfair- and Westinghouse Boulevard on the morning of Saturday, 15 May. Photo: Supplied Money wasted to build ECDs Former editor SEDIBENG.- The Democratic opportunities to learn and on 18 January 2016. Evaton and Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has develop at a younger age. “ECD Bophelong ECD projects are receive first jab called on both the Gauteng centres, particularly in the complete, with only land re-zo- MEC for Cooperative Governan- townships, plays a crucial role ning and occupation certificates Lazarus Dithagiso people who might hesitate.” ce and Traditional Affairs to serve children from families outstanding. VANDERBIJLPARK. - After He appealed to everyone to (COGTA), Lebogang Maile and who are socially, physically, and “This clearly indicates that receiving his dose of the profit from the opportunity to the Gauteng MEC for Social economically segregated. these two projects do not comply Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, be vaccinated. Development, Morakane Mos- According to MEC Maile, there with the standard building Peter Mabuye, former editor “With this pandemic, none upyoe to speed-up the completi- are four ECD centres that have regulations, hence they have not of Vaal Vision and VaalWeek- of us are safe,” he said on of the Early Childhood been built in Emfuleni in the yet been issued with occupational ly newspapers, described the Mabuye hopes that the more Development (ECD) centres in past 10 years, that are still certificates. The Boipatong ECD process as liberating, amazing people are vaccinated, the more the Emfuleni Local Municipality incomplete and non-operational.” is also incomplete with constructi- and efficient. the country can move further (ELM). The DA said that when on still outstanding in one Mabuye took his Phase 2 along the path to a ‘normal’ The party said that there have responding to questions tabled building. The progress has been vaccine jab at the Johan way of life. been unnecessary delays in in the Gauteng Provincial halted due to the finding of the Heyns Community Clinic on “The more people who completing the following ECD Legislature, MEC Maile said irregular appointment of the May 19. receive the vaccine, the safer centres; Boipatong ECD, that the construction of the contractor from the Auditor-Gene- “I am fortunate and grateful we will all be.” Bophelong ECD, Evaton ECD ECD’s began on 15 February ral’s report. Due to the delays in to get the first dose of my He concluded by thanking and Sharpeville ECD. The DA 2014 with Bophelong ECD, completing the Sharpeville ECD COVID-19 vaccine. I feel the healthcare workers and expressed that this greatly followed by the Sharpeville project, certain sections of the lucky and I have no hesitation president Cyril Ramaphosa’s concerns the party, as children ECD on 29 October 2015, and building have deteriorated requi- recommending it to anyone.” administration for prioritising in these areas are denied the Boipatong and Evaton ECDs ring further maintenance.” “I hope that this will the vaccination of senior demystify the process for citizens.

After receiving his dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine at the Johan Heyns Community Clinic, Peter Mabuye, former editor This Boipatong ECDs structure has been left incomplete for years. of Vaal Vision and VaalWeekly newspapers, described the process as liberating, amazing and efficient. Photo: Supplied 20 STER NORTH 25 May - 28 May 2021 LangasemsLangasems drafdraf tegniesetegniese roeteroete kafkaf

Landloopatlete in aksie tydens AVT se tweede byeenkoms by Hoërskool Transvalia. Foto’s: Christiaan Cloete

Ettienne van Rensburg VANDERBIJLPARK. - ‘n Tegniese baan Langasems by een het Saterdag, 15 Mei atlete begroet wat van die gelyktes op aan Atletiek Vaaldriehoek (AVT) se die tegniese baan. tweede landloopbyeenkoms deelgeneem het. Die byeenkoms is deur die Hoërskool Transvalia, die gasheerskool, in samewer- king met AVT aangebied. Skole en klubatlete van regoor die Vaaldriehoek het aan die goed georgani- seerde byeenkoms deelgeneem. Die reeks bestaan uit sewe byeenkomste met die laaste een wat as AVT se provin- siale byeenkoms sal dien.

'n Atleet van Hoërskool Drie Riviere in volle vaart by AVT se tweede landloopbyeenkoms by Hoërskool Transvalia.

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