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Janice Beckett-Msiza added that the worst bite happened last year easier. I also advise people to send a photo months and that’s normal. You have to when he took a bite to the head, thankfully of the snake to me so that I can also mental- clean their spaces at least twice a week. July 16 is World Snake Day. “This day of he did not need any stitches. When ly prepare myself to deal with the snake.” The more snakes you have the more recognition was established to help peo- it comes to catching and releas- Fortuin’s permit allows him to catch the maintenance.” Fortuin also shared that ple learn more about these misrepresented ing snakes, Fortuin does call snake and then release it back into the his snakes eat thawed out rats. (de- reptiles and to highlight the vital role they outs in Ennerdale, Lenasia wild, the ten that he currently owns frosted rats). “I would like to have my play in the balance of nature,” this is from and Eldorado Park. “With are those that he bought. “The best own reptile display room to show these the WildEarth.tv website. When it comes to winter season snakes seek starting snake for anyone I would say wonderful creatures off and also just so locals who own snakes we got in touch with shelter. The best advice is a Ball Python because they are very that I can rise awareness to the commu- Casey Fortuin (26) who owns; three Boa that I give to people when chilled out. Corn snakes are also a nity, we have a lot the older generation Constrictors, three Ball Pythons, one Corn it comes to keeping snakes good starter snake. Maintenance on who spread these myth’s and people like Snake, one Milk Snake, and two Reticulated out of their yards is to keep a snake is not that bad, if you have to believe everything they see in movies Pythons. Fortuin who has his Honours in your yards clean. If your a Ball Python you feed them a rat about snakes and it is not true,” concluded Electrical and Electronic Engineering also yard is dirty, it will attract once a week or once every two Fortuin. did courses through the African Snakebite rodents and that will attract weeks, sometimes they go on Institute where he did the Advanced Venom- the snakes, as long as there a hunger strike that’s ous Snake Handling course, Snake Aware- is a food source for the what I call it. My snakes they will come. Ball Python When you encounter a didn’t want “Snakes don’t show snake, please avoid to eat for unnecessary three affection, as long as you confrontation. give them their space and Keep an eye on it from a you respect them there’s safe distance nothing to fear.” (about fi ve meters Casey Fortuin away) until I or another ness and First Aid for Snake Bites course. snake He also has a catch and release permit from remover the Gauteng Department of Agricultural arrives. and Rural Development to catch and release It will wild snakes. “I’ve always been in love with make reptiles ever since I’ve watched Jurassic our job Park, whenever I watched shows of snakes and they killed a snake I use to cry when I was a little boy. I always told my parents Neo Nhlapo holding a Boa Constrictor, and grandparents that I want a snake one day. I got my fi rst snake at the age of 22,” For more info about snakes: explained Fortuin. The fi rst snake that For- tuin owned was the Ball Python which he Casey Fortuin If you fi nd a snake in your yard or still has. “Snakes don’t show aff ection, as holding his Boa would like to know more about snakes long as you give them their space and you Constrictor, and you can contact Casey Fortuin on 071 respect them there’s nothing to fear. I love his two Reticulated 480 8086 and on Facebook; Casey them even though they bite me or strike at Pythons. Fortuin, Instagram: @TheCase_325 me sometimes, I still love them.” Fortuin 2 Community Soweto Urban Eldorado | Friday, 17 July, 2020 Cllr Jaffer sheds light on his Ward Janice Beckett-Msiza that there is a high demand on the electrical unfortunate that the unemployment rate is grid during winter and that they experience so high and now people resort to criminal Ward 18 consists of all the extensions from challenges with City Power. “We also have a activities, I’m not justifying their actions. extension 1 to extension 7 and Ward Council- lot of potholes and there’s short staff at Johan- We do have a very active Community lor (Cllr) Fazel Jaff er oversees the Ward. We nesburg Road Agency (JRA), so the whole area Police Forum (CPF), but if we do not interviewed the Cllr to get some information is full of potholes.” “Our biggest issue is with have the backing of the community on his Ward. We asked the Cllr what projects Housing, there is a huge backlog in Eldorado then we just fi ghting a losing battle,” are currently taking place in his ward and he Park and we need to be honest, residents feel said Cllr Jaff er. The Cllr also indicated explained that there are two projects that are that they have been marginalised. We have is- that he would like residents to take the currently taking place. The fi rst project is the responsibility of reporting issues. He rebuilding of Nancefi eld Primary School. “This said that they should not report fi rst to project was started last year already so they “Our biggest issue is with the Ward Councillors, they need to report it will probably fi nish with it in mid- year of to the relevant entities like City Power, next year, this project is shared between Ward Housing, there is a huge Joburg Water, and JRA, residents 17 and Ward 18,” said Cllr Jaff er. The second backlog in Eldorado Park should fi rst log the calls and if the project which is soon about to start will take issues isn’t resolved in a certain place in extension 1 at the sub-station. The Cllr and we need to be honest, time-frame then you can mentioned that there were opportunities for residents feel that they forward the reference Small, Medium & Micro Enterprise Business- numbers to es (SMME’s), a Community Liaison Offi cer have been marginalised.” your Ward (CLO), and a safety representative position, (Cllr) Fazel Jaffer Coun- according to Cllr Jaff er there will be oppor- cil- tunities for local labour too. “It is a seven- lors. teen-million-rand (R17m) project and it has sues with our council stock fl ats, when Herman been stopped twice already, fi rst with former Mashaba was still the Mayor there was a R50m major Herman Mashaba due to allegations of budget that was allocated towards trying to corruption, and then the second time when the fi x and maintain the fl ats but with the new principal contractor withdrew from the project. budget that money was taken away.” “Some It’s starting this year again and at least there residents have received title deeds and some Before contacting the councillor you can call: will be economic activity in the ward for the are still demanding services from local Joburg Water: [email protected] or SMS: 082 653 2143. City Power: next two years. They will be installing new government. When it comes to crime, the citypower.mobi, or you can contact the City of Johannesburg Call Centre on: transformers to try and mitigate the outages crime is still very high but in order to con- 0860JOBURG / 0860562874 to get through to these entities. that the ward has been experiencing,” added quer that we need residents to come on Ward Councillor Fazel Jaff er: 076 981 5383 and Ward (17) Councillor Peter Raff erty; Cllr Jaff er. When it comes to the issues which board to start street committees or block 073 368 6948. the Ward is faced with, on top of the Cllr’s list committees to root out these criminal was the power outages. Cllr Jaff er explained elements in our community.” “It’s (Cllr) Fazel Jaff er Wear your mask correctly in public spaces

Janice Beckett-Msiza Wearing a mask in public spaces is now the protocol that each and everyone in the country has to follow in order to get service, to go into the malls, hospitals, local shops, Police visibility will be increased during lockdown. police station, and any other facilities. Many people are making common mistakes when wearing their masks and theses mistakes More funds allocated for police visibility can defeat the purpose of you wearing a The Portfolio Committee on Police wel- into the SAPS, the committee welcomes the mask. Dr Susan Louw, a pathologist at the comes the additional R3.7 billion adjusted announcement that a process to enlist 3 000 National Health Laboratory Service and budget allocation to the visible policing reservists is well underway and would be spokesperson for Dettol, said: “there’s a environment which plays a critical role in completed by the end of October. Fur- very clear link between poor hygiene and the enforcement of the Disaster Management thermore, the re-enlistment of 500 former communicable diseases – disease processes Act Regulations. offi cers, 350 forensic analysts and 326 such as typhoid, gastro-enteritis and the The additional allocation will go a long members who will be added to the Family common fl u, let alone Covid-19. So, if we way in ensuring increased visibility of po- Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Of- can improve hygiene and hygiene routines lice, something which is a major deterrent to fences units is welcomed. in a community, we will defi nitely be able crime. Furthermore, the increased allocation The committee is concerned about the to impact on all communicable diseases.” will strengthen the fi ght against contact number of 6 391 cases of Covid-19 within A company called Reckitt Benckiser Group Wearing a mask correctly can help prevent crimes, especially gender-based violence the SAPS. Furthermore, the committee is (RB) release statement with tips which can the spread of the coronavirus. (GBV) which has seen an increase since the saddened that 36 members have passed help you make sure that you are getting the declaration of the lockdown. Despite this, on from this invisible disease. “We extend protection from the mask that you need. The tips are as follows: the committee called on the South African our heartfelt condolences to the families of The company concludes the statement • Make sure that you get a proper fi tted Police Service (SAPS) to have a relook at those members who sacrifi ced their lives in with the following: “Remember that while mask, the mask should be on the their targets in the fi ght against GBV, with protection of the lives of South Africans,” wearing a mask correctly can help to prevent bridge of your nose, covering your the aim of intensifying the fi ght against Ms Tina Joemat-Pettersson said. the spread of coronavirus, it’s not a failsafe. nose and mouth. Make sure that there GBV in the country. Regarding the Civilian Secretariat for It is still possible to become infected. To are no gaps on the sides, also do The committee is, however, disappointed Police Service (CSPS), the committee notes stay safe, avoid going out unnecessarily and not stick your nose out of the mask that there was no increase in allocation for the negative impact of the budgetary cuts on try to keep a distance of at least 2 meters be- because you can still inhale or exhale the detective service and crime intelligence the ability of the secretariat to mobilise role tween yourself and others. And remember to infectious droplets. environment. The committee has always players in an eff ort to strengthen coopera- get in the habit of washing your hands with • Before you put on your mask made emphasised the centrality of intelligence-led tion between stakeholders, and encourage soap regularly and well, as this is an impor- sure that you have washed your crime prevention, as well as the importance strategic dialogue on safety and security. tant way to prevent the spread of disease.” hands with soap water for 20 seconds of crime detection in resolving crimes. The committee has called for the secretar- and the same for before you take off There was appreciation that the reprior- iat to fi nd ways to exercise its mandate of your mask. This will prevent you from itisation of the budget will have an impact oversight over the police through monitoring CORONA contaminating your mask. on the attainment of some of the targets. and evaluating police performance. In line • Do your best not to touch your mask In line with this, the committee notes that with this, the committee has emphasised the while wearing it because you will be the Capital Works Project will be impacted urgency needed for CSPS to implement the contaminating it. the most within the SAPS. Despite this, the intention to have virtual meetings as a means • Even when you are removing the committee has urged the SAPS management of engaging stakeholders. mask, remove it from the loops. to put in place a plan on how to roll out the Regarding the Independent Police Inves- • Do not keep your mask on your chin projects post-Covid-19. tigative Directorate (IPID), the committee or neck to rest because it can become In relation to the Rural Safety Strategy, also welcomes the information that IPID has contaminated. the committee welcomes assurances from concluded its investigation on the Collins • Wash your mask on a regular basis the SAPS that rural safety remains a priority Khosa case and has forwarded its recom- with hot warm and soap and allow to which will be enhanced by the increase in mendations to both the Johannesburg Met- dry. Do not wear it over a period of allocation for the visible policing environ- ropolitan Police Department (JMPD) and days without washing it. Store in a ment. This assurance will also deal with the SAPS for action. The committee will await clean and dry place. issue of farm murders. the implementation of the recommendations In terms of recruitment of new trainees from the JMPD and SAPS. Soweto Urban Eldorado | Friday, 17 July, 2020 Community 3 News in brief

Education committee ‘The storm is upon us’ chairperson saddened Mzwandile Khathi system thus making it diffi cult to deal by covid-19 deaths in President Cyril Ramaphosa has cautioned the with other issues not related to the nation that the surge of coronavirus infections has pandemic. It is because of this that the the sector arrived. The president made these remarks this government has decided to ban the sale past Sunday when more than a quarter of a million and distribution of alcohol with immedi- The Chairperson of the Portfolio Com- confi rmed cases had been recorded in this country. ate eff ects. mittee on Basic Education, Ms Bongiwe The rate of new infection continues to rise rapid- This according to the president will help Mbinqo-Gigaba, has expressed her sincere ly everyday with an estimated 500 new infections unburden the health system by not having condolences to the families, friends and every hour according to the president. to deal with alcohol related injuries and colleagues of all the offi cials, educators, “While the surge in infections has been ex- other cases. leaners and workers in the basic education pected, the force and the speed with which it has “There is now clear evidence that the sector that have passed on since the out- progressed has, quite understandably, caused great resumption of alcohol sales has resulted in break of the Covid-19 pandemic. concern.” Said Ramaphosa. substantial pressure being put on hospi- Mbinqo-Gigaba expressed her condo- “The coronavirus storm is far fi ercer and more tals, including trauma and ICU units, due lences following media reports about the destructive than any we have known before. It is to motor vehicle accidents, violence and announcement by the Gauteng’s MEC for stretching our resources and our resolve to their related trauma. Most of these and other Education of the passing of the three senior limits.” trauma injuries occur at night,” said offi cials of the Gauteng’s Department of While the number of new infections continue Ramaphosa. Education. The offi cials are: The Director: to rise rapidly in this country, it is also important The wear- ing of Scholar Transport, Ekurhuleni’s Acting to note that the death rate has not been as high as face masks in District Director, and the Manager respon- compared to other countries especially in Europe. public areas sible for safety in schools in the Gauteng That might seem like something positive but the is still Province. “It is heart-breaking to note the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of individuals is compulso- deaths of these individuals who dedicated still devastating. The country’s health systems are ry. While their lives to the sector and learners,” said getting stretched while the economic impacts have taxis had Ms Mbinqo-Gigaba. also been hard to ignore. already started The Gauteng MEC for Education made The president praised the country’s health loading 100%, the president an announcement yesterday about the death professionals for their eff ort and the role they have did give a go ahead for local of three senior managers, and that more played in the fi ght against the pandemic. He went taxis to do so while long people who tested positive for Covid-19 on to lash out on those who don’t obey the regula- distance ones will only be have been hospitalised. According to the tions of the lockdown. required to load 70%. People media reports, seven of those who passed “There are some among us who ignore the are urged to adhere to the reg- on in the Gauteng Province were under the regulations that have been passed to combat the ulations and keep indoors and age of ten. disease. They also act without any responsibility to a curfew has been put in place Ms Mbinqo-Gigaba said: “I’m very sad respect and protect each other,” said Ramaphosa. between 9pm and 4am. about all the deaths, especially those in our “In the midst of our national eff ort to fi ght “We are taking these meas- sector. May their Souls rest in peace. I want against this virus there are a number of people ures fully aware that they impose to encourage all South Africans, specifi cally who have taken to organising parties, who have unwelcome restrictions on people’s those in the education sector to continue drinking sprees, and some who walk around in lives. They are, however, necessary being cautious and staying safe during this crowded spaces without masks.” to see us through the peak of the very diffi cult time of Covid-19.” The pandemic has stretched the country’s health disease,” said the President. The number of new infections continue to rise. Provincial Governments and Municipalities must continue the fight Alcohol ban a potential “disaster” for against Covid-19 industry and consumers as job losses loom The Chairperson of the Portfolio Com- Mzwandile Khathi been given any warning of the ban or given where taverns have not complied. mittee on Coopera- a chance to consult with government before Liquor traders are not only concerned tive Governance and The alcohol industry has expressed disap- the decision was taken. about not being consulted before the Traditional Aff airs, pointment in the government’s decision “President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to decision to ban alcohol was made but they Ms Faith Muthambi, to ban alcohol sale with immediate eff ects reinstate the nation-wide ban on the sales, also cite economic ramifi cations. Taverns expresses her full from Monday. In a joint statement released dispensing, and distribution of alcohol and small liquor retailers are expected to be support and deep on Monday, the National Liquor Traders with immediate eff ect is deeply troubling. hit hard by this decision as they will not be concern following Council, South African Liquor Brandown- The industry shares with the Government making any profi ts during the ban. Many of the positive Covid-19 ers Association (SALBA), the Beer Associ- its concerns regarding the increase in them will have to sit with stock which they tests for the Premier of Gauteng David ation of South Africa (BASA), Vinpro, the COVID-19 infections and will continue to had expected to start selling by Monday. Makhura, Job Mokgoro, from North West, Liquor Traders Association of South Africa support eff orts to curb this unprecedented “During the 9 week lockdown, the and Alan Winde, from the Western Cape. (LTASA) and manufacturers expressed health emergency,” reads the statement alcohol industry lost R18 billion in revenue “As we approach the peak of the coro- their disappointment about the decision and from the industry. and R3.4 billion in excise tax. As witnessed na pandemic it is clear that no one is safe warned of the possibility of job loss. While liquor traders support eff orts by during the initial suspension of alcohol in the country” says Ms Muthambi. On The industry says they have been engag- government to fi ght the spread of COV- sales, further restricting legal trade will fuel behalf of the committee, Ms Muthambi, ing with government regarding eff orts to ID-19, they feel that they have been fully the growth of the illicit market, a fact that called on all South Africans to adhere to the ensure responsible trading and compliance complying with the regulations since the is widely acknowledged internationally. lockdown regulations as these are aimed at with the regulations of the Disaster Man- sale of alcohol was allowed in June claim It also creates security concerns for liquor protecting the people of South Africa. agement Act. They also claim to have not that there have not been any incidents outlets,” says liquor traders. With more than 250 600 cases of Cov- id-19 across the country and 3,860 fatalities Ms Muthambi is calling on all organs of state and frontline workers to ensure that Find it online: they do everything possible to combat and limit the impact of Covid-19 while continu- www.sowetourban.co.za ing with their essential services. “We must not allow the positive tests of Premiers, MECs, Mayors and Councillors to stop service delivery or our drive to defeat the coronavirus.” Ms Muthambi said she is confi dent that the lockdown measures imposed by the government, with the support of parliament, would help limit the impact of the corona- virus. We like, likes :) She further expressed her deep sympathy and support for all families who have lost This week, we welcome loved ones. Our condolences to the family, Kgotlelelo Kgohli, Tshoganetso Max colleagues and friends of the late Kwa- Sefi wa, Solani Millicent Mojapelo and Zulu-Natal Chairperson of the Portfolio 1000 reusable masks donated Zukie Tourist to our Soweto Urban Committee on Cooperative Governance and to Soweto essential workers News Facebook page. Thank You!! Traditional Aff airs, Mr Ricardo Mthembu. Find us on facebook/sowetourban Our wishes for a speedy recovery to the A well-known philanthropist and three Premiers and all citizens who are businessman in the beauty industry, Peet currently ill and hospitalised. We want to Viljoen has distributed over 1000 reusable On the go? 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Boipelo Sethibe & Mzwandile Khathi sent shockwaves across the globe. The EFF were amongst the fi rst to send condolences “Dear Apartheid Apologists, your time is via their Twitter page describing Mandela as over. You will not rule again. We do not fear “fearless and uncompromising.” you. Finally #TheLandIsOurs.” City of Joburg Mayor Geoff rey Makhubo This is one of many controversial Tweets said Mandela’s legacy will never fade and it which landed former South African will always be there for future generations Ambassador to Denmark Zindziswa Mandela to recognise. in hot water last year. It prompted Lobby “Her activism and resistance to apartheid group AfriForum to lodge a hate speech landed her in jail. Just like her parents, complaint against her to the South African Zindzi also dedicated her life to the Human Rights Commission (SAHRC). cause of the people and in her adult life Minister of International Relations and also represented South Africa on the Cooperation Naledi Pandor had to call international stages.” Said Mayor Makhubo. Mandela to order asking her to respect the When her father, was inaugurated as the department’s social media policy. fi rst democratically elected president in While the topics of race and land remain 1994, Zindzi was accompanying her. She touchy subjects in this country, Mandela acted as a fi rst lady until her father got was not afraid to speak her mind. In fact she married to Graça Machel. Her last role has not been afraid to speak out since 1985 was being a diplomat and ambassador to when she delivered that famous speech in Denmark, a position which she took in 2015. Jabulani on behalf of her father who was in “Zindzi will not only be remembered as jail at the time. the daughter of struggle heroes but as a From that day she went on to be struggle heroin in her own right. She served recognised as a freedom fi ghter and activist South Africa well. May her soul rest in on her own right. She has never been one to peace,” said Pandor. be overshadowed by her family name and Zindziswa Mandela was born in Soweto on those of her parents. the 23rd December 1960 to political activists She was her own person who made her Nelson and Winnie Mandela. political views known even if they are not She spent many years without her father in agreement with those of her party the who was jailed in Robben Island and they ANC. Her outspokenness and soft spot for were constantly harassed by security forces the EFF and its leader Julius Malema got with her mother at their Orlando West home. tongues wagging. Details surrounding her death were still This week as the country and the whole sketchy by the time of going to print but world prepares to commemorate the annual she passed away on Monday morning. She South Africans mourn the passing of Zindzi Mandela. Picture: Edinburgh Mandela Day, news of her sudden death leaves behind her four children. International Book Festival

AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA Counting the cost of Dear Mr President and Cabinet Ministers of South Africa, 15 Weeks of Tobacco Ban During the 15 weeks of the disastrous tobacco and vaping ban, the national purse has been denied R3.675 billion in excise taxes alone. That money could have paid for... It has been 15 weeks. In that time, 11 million law-abiding South Africans have been turned into criminals.

Fifteen weeks have passed since you first Ournationalspiritofubuntuhasbeen banned the sale of tobacco and vaping fractured.Atatimeofourgreatestneedinthis products. South Africa has been bleeding ever COVID-19 crisis, South Africans young and Two new hospitals 57 new since while criminals in the illegal trade have oldarebeingtoldthathardwork,payingtax reaped the rewards. and contributing to the nation does not pay. & 6 000 ventilators schools But crime does. Whole communities have been torn apart as the ban has extinguished livelihoods that The national purse has been denied almost sustain thousands of families across the nation. R3.7 BILLION in excise taxes already. At a time when every last cent is desperately needed. It’s not just about the lost jobs, it’s what those jobs mean for the future of our nation. Moneythatismeanttohelpbuildabetter nation for all has instead filled the pockets of The pain has echoed from the tobacco fields of these billionaire criminals in the illegal trade. Limpopo to the spaza shops of Soweto, Umlazi Their corrupt enterprises have thrived beyond and the Cape Flats. Proud factory workers, their wildest dreams while honest, hard- The salaries of 25 000 nurses truck drivers and store staff are being denied working citizens have had their hopes crushed. theabilitytoputbreadonthetable,shoeson the feet of their children, schoolbooks in their It has been 15 weeks, but South Africa – the + 5 000 doctors bags and a safe roof over their heads. only major nation in the world with a tobacco + 20 000 primary school teachers andvapingban–cannotaffordforthistolasta With the stroke of a pen, 11 million previously single day longer. law-abiding smokers and vapers have been turned into criminals. Petty criminals who We humbly request that you put an end to this must deal with hardened criminals every day. painful prohibition.

Let South Africans do the right thing for their families and the country. #TheBanMustFall Yours sincerely, 8 460 new 24.5 million food affordable homes parcels for the poor Soweto Urban News | Friday, 17 July, 2020 News 5 COJ budget gives more relief on tariffs Mzwandile Khathi @MzwaJourno The long awaited 2020/21 City of Johannes- burg budget was fi nally tabled and adopted on Thursday last week. This comes after the ANC led coalition government of the City Failed to adopt the budget last month thus facing a risk of being dissolved and put under administration by the provincial gov- ernment. During a virtual council meeting Finance MMC Jolidee Matongo said like the rest of the world, the city’s economy has been disrupted by the outbreak of the Cov- id-19 pandemic. This year’s budget totals an amount of about R68.1 billion with its big- gest priority being on tariff relief and rebates for pensioners. The impact of COVID-19 Other allocations are as follows: on residents of the City has been taken into consideration in the drawing of the 2020/21 R1.2 billion for the formalisation of budget according to MMC Matongo. “It informal settlements over the medium also placed housing and the continuation term. of water, electricity, and road infrastructure The upgrading of the Central Fire development at the top of its considerations Station in the Inner City and the Protea - alongside basic service delivery,” said the Glen Fire Station in the new fi nancial MMC. Revenue collection for the City has year. also been negatively impacted by the pan- demic and the lockdown thus putting a strain R200 million for the procurement of fi re on the budget. engines. A seed funding of R50 million for youth Despite these challenges, the City decided development directed programmes. Funds will be allocated for Reya Vaya to improve service during COVID-19. to withdraw the proposed electricity tariff Up to 500 000 food parcels and hikes of 8.10% to 6.23%. Property tariff s vouchers to be distributed to vulnerable will also be reduced from the proposed households. 4.9% to 4% while water tariff s will no longer be upped by 8.6% but by 6.6%. The construction and completion of clinics in Florida, Naledi, Bophelong, 6.23% 4% 6.6% Turff ontein, Zandspruit, the Orchards Clinic and the Alexandra Hospice. Allocation to further ensure the ELECTRICITY PROPERTY WATER TARRIFS TARRIFS TARRIFS availability of extended service hours in 14 additional clinics and the establishment of six Substance Abuse Centres and 10 mobile clinics across AVBOB the City. SOWETO BRANCH Provision for the construction and operationalization of multi-purpose “In addition to these tariff relief inter- centres in Ivory Park, Lehae, ventions, the pensioner income qualifying Matholesville, Kaalfontein and Drieziek. criteria has increased by 6%. This means a R800 million for new buses for the Rea pensioner with a property value of below Vaya Bus Rapid Transit system to ease R2.5 million and an income of below R10 the current demand. NOW OPEN 338 for the lower limit or below R17 719 for R156 million has been set aside for the upper limit, will receive a 100% rebate hostel upgrades. on their rates,” said MMC Matongo. “This FOR ALL YOUR FUNERAL SERVICE AND FUNERAL eff ectively means an increased number of R105 million for the upgrade of fl ats and INSURANCE NEEDS CONTACT US AT: pensioners will now qualify for the City’s old age homes. rebates.” In addition to the R45 million that was The impact of the COVID19 pandemic allocated in June this year for the CNR BOLANI AND has not been limited to the City’s revenue roll-out of the Free Joburg Wi-Fi, an collection but it has also had a devastating additional R40 million has been availed KOMA ROAD, impact on the job market across the country. to expand access to free Wi-Fi across JABULANI, SOWETO (next to Jabulani Mall), 1818 In response to the high unemployment rate, the City, including in hostels, fl ats, (011) 930 0356 / (011) 930 0490 the City has allocated over R 1 billion for student villages and old age homes. job creation and SMME activities. This will Up to R820 million has been allocated be done through the rollout of projects such over the medium term for storm water as sewer upgrades, storm water upgrades, upgrades across the City including in AVBOB is a level 2 B-BBEE contributor. AVBOB is an authorised Financial Services Provider. tarring of roads and housing developments Protea Glen. FSP 20656. www.AVBOB.co.za. in Orange Farm, Lakeside, Drieziek, Kapok, Ivory Park, Ebony Park, Mayibuye, Riverlea and Kliptown.

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Entertainment Contact us: Tel: 011 724 7000 Fax: 011 907 8327 Business Managers Natalie Maree nataliem@caxton. co.za Jeanette Peach [email protected] Scan Editor makers to Mzwandile Khathi listen to audio mzwandilek@caxton. co.za Download the PixzAR app on your Reporter smartphone Janice Beckett-Msiza 074 415 8397 janiceb@ caxton.co.za Meet the Musician Sales Consultants Eddie Khoza 087 285 4627 Janice Beckett-Msiza [email protected] This week, producer and local musician; Letricia Jean-Paul 087 285 4635 Brandon Fortuin who goes by the name letriciaj@caxton. ‘Brandon the Producer’ lets us in on his co.za musical journey. According to Fortuin, Accounts besides producing music, he is also a 011 955-1130 drummer and keyboardist. “I started playing drums in the church at the age of seven (7) Classifi eds 010 492 5292 and the at the age of fourteen (14) there fatimas@caxton. Palesa Mofokeng from Queen Butterfl y hands over books to Mo-Afrika Ithlokomele representatives. was no keyboardist at church so I decided co.za to learn how to play the keyboard. It was only until last year when I started with the Production 010 492 5390 producing of songs,” said Fortuin. Fortuin Mo-Afrika Ithlokomele partners with shared that his music falls under the House Distribution genre, he is also a fan of Jazz, Gospel and Queries 011 724 7000 Rhythm and Blues and would in future like Queen Butterfly to upskill the youth to work with all genres because he would not like to just limit himself to just one Seeing a bright light at the end of said Ruben. He continued to say that and it is safe for people to gather genre. “I am currently working on my album, Code of Conduct a dark tunnel is essential in these all-too-often he comes across adults again. The books were, however, de- and my music will be found everywhere for trying times, and for the Queen who cannot read, so with this new livered to the Mo-Afrika Ithlokome- anyone to listen to.” He has a single titled; Soweto Urban News ‘Please don’t go’, Fortuin explained that subscribes to the Code Butterfl y Foundation, the light has initiative, Mo-Afrika hopes to open le Educational Project on 2 July and of Ethics and Conduct shone on their organisation. a library in Soweto and promote, several copies were handed out to he made the song with his brother Ryland for South African Print In September 2019, the Wilro children in the area. Stewart who goes by the name ‘Ryks on and Online Media that the beat’ and that it is was made when his prescribes news that Park based NPO released their The Queen Butterfl y Founda- is truthful, accurate, fundraising children's book, “The readers of today are tion still has hundreds of copies father passed away. He explained: “It’s a fair and balanced. If Bluebelle Loves Springtime. of their book for available after storyline, where I’m singing ‘please don’t we don’t live up to the Julie Botha wrote the book as a the leaders of tomorrow” sales and donating some to ECD go’ to my father.” The second single on his Code, within 20 days of album is called ‘Its this love’. “It’s a love the date of publication way to help the raise money for Ruben Nakene Centres (Early Childhood Devel- of the material, please essential equipment in the foun- opment). If you would like to buy song, its about the love that you supposed contact the Press dation, which cares for physical- your copy of the book or fi nd out to be sharing with your neighbour as the Ombud at 011 484 3612 or ly and mentally disabled children. and teach, reading to children so more about the foundation, contact Bible says that we should be giving love website: www. In the 10 months since the book's they may have a more prosperous Palesa Mofokeng on out freely without any grudges. So ‘It’s this presscouncil.org.za release, not many copies have been future. 081 795 7531. love’ is a House song but it’s also a Love sold and fundraising eff orts seemed Palesa was elated with the off er, song. I also worked with my brother on to be falling short, especially during not only would the money from the this song.” Fortuin added that he does not the coronavirus pandemic. However, purchased books help the Queen have a name for his album yet because he things looked brighter for Queen Butterfl y Foundation, but the is still working on the other songs. He also Publisher Butterfl y when Ruben Nakene from positive eff ect of the foundation said that he is going for a ‘old school vibe’ Published by Caxton the Mo-Afrika Ithlokomele Educa- phase reading material may pro- with his album. The Ep album will consist Local Media, 9 Wright tional Project contacted Palesa Mo- mote literacy in the communities of six songs. “My music speaks about Street, Industria; and diff erent things; I don’t only speak on one printed by Caxton fokeng (Queen Butterfl y's founder) where education and literacy has Printers, a division regarding a partnership. Mo-Afrika often fallen short. topic because then I will be limiting myself. of CTP Limited, Ithlokomele is also an NPO and The initiative will offi - Music is never-ending, it will always go on 16 Wright Street no matter the genre. My music is about Industria. All rights has several initiatives that cially be launched once and reproduction of all involve accredited skills the coronavirus pan- telling stories about my life.” The producer reports, photographs, development courses aimed demic has plateaued has not worked with other artists (besides drawings and all his brother) but looks forward to featuring materials published at helping underprivileged in this newspaper are people gain essential other artists in his songs. “My target market hereby reserved in skills needed to get a job. is more the youth and my music should terms of Section 12 (7) Until recently, the make people feel good about themselves of the Copyright Act No 96 of 1978 and any skills development NPO and to motivate them to always strive to do amendments thereof. has focused on young more with their lives. I strive to make Blues adults, but their newest according to House, Jazz according to initiative sees House, Pop according House, its easier for them partnering me to do rather than to explain”, concluded with Queen But- Fortuin. If you would like to know more Audit terfl y and fo- about Brandon the Producer you can fi nd cusing on the him on Facebook ; Brandon the Producer, The distribution of this and he is also on Spotify, Deezer, iTunes ABC newspaper is youngest of independently audited community and many other platforms. to the professional members standards to promote administrated by the Audit Bureau of literacy. Circulations of South Ruben Africa. contact- ed Palesa after he heard about the book and the NPO subsequently purchased 150 copies for their new initiative. “The readers of today are the leaders of

WAN-IFRA Color Quality Club Self Check tomorrow,” Ryks on the Beat with Brandon the Producer on the keyboard in their studio Palesa Mofokeng is making reading fun for the kids. at home. Friday 17 July, 2020

ELDORADO URBAN NEWS: Circulation 30 000 - Audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulation 2020 Women’s Race cancelled The organisers of the Totalsports Women’s Race have announced that the events, that Cyclists urged to remain were scheduled to take place in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban on National Women’s Day (Sunday 09 August 2020), have been cancelled. Message from event organisers: Adhering responsible on daily trips to the directive from Athletics South Africa (ASA) in response to the current state of We are reminding cyclists to be responsible Safety tips from the PPA: users, including pedestrians and the COVID-19 pandemic, a decision has and to please adhere to the instructions set drivers. By showing consideration been made to cancel the 2020 edition of the out for the safety of themselves and every- • Always observe government you will help grow the respect that Totalsports Women’s Race. Entries for the one around them. regulation. responsible cyclists deserve. events will therefore not open this year. We This is according to chairman of the • Be sure to maintain social • “Be sure to keep yourself safe are thankful to each and every runner, our Pedal Power Association (PPA), Steve distancing and wear the on the roads and remember each sponsors and suppliers for their unwavering Hayward. “As we reach more than 100 days mandatory mask/buff for the one of you is an ambassador support. We look forward to welcoming back of lockdown in South Africa, the message is safety of yourself and others. for cycling. This is a great runners to South Africa’s largest Women’s simple - stay home as much as possible and • Make sure you are visible on responsibility; please do not take it Day Celebration in 2021! stay safe but do get outside for fresh air and the road. There are a number of lightly,” said Hayward. exercise,” said Hayward. ways to increase your visibility “Flattening the curve of infections is crit- when cycling. Apart from bright ical in enabling our health systems to cope clothing, cyclists have the and the regulations and recommendations option of wearing refl ective are there to specifi cally slow the spread of gear especially when it is dark Covid-19 which is reaching its peak. and the shorter days of winter. “We wish to thank cyclists across South Refl ective bands worn around Africa for wearing masks/buff s and keeping the ankles help your visibility a social distance when out riding to protect and help keep you safe and those around them. In the coming weeks the should be worn in dark PPA will be handing out masks to cyclists conditions. Back packs with along popular routes in support of social refl ective strips are ideal for distancing,” said Hayward. commuting purposes. • When “South Africa is still on Level 3 of the riding in the dark lights are a lockdown, which means that cyclists are legal requirement. Rear lights are free to cycle from 6am until 6pm, but please essential to promote safer cycling note that no more than four cyclists may ride as well as improve awareness together.” among motorists There is a Hayward said there has been an increase plethora of rear bike lights in muggings across South Africa in the last available which can be used 24/7 two months. to improve visibility in conditions “We are therefore asking cyclists to stay such as fog, low light, and rain. vigilant and not cycle on their own. • • Obey the rules of the like any “Muggings are occurring along popular other road user should. As a routes as well as on mountain trails, so cyclist, you are required to obey please be careful and stay alert at all times. It the rules of the road. Although is important to report incidents to the SAPS you have the advantage of being as it strengthens our case to have these hot- able to cycle in the yellow line spot areas patrolled,” said Hayward. or on bike lanes, you still have According to Hayward, the PPA spends to stop at stop streets and traffi c millions every year to raise awareness of lights, giving way when you the need to keep cyclists throughout South are required to, and Africa safe on the roads through media and being considerate awareness campaigns. towards your “With the need to be able to travel safely fellow road never more important we encourage cyclists to support the PPA to help grow awarenness around our campaigns to safeguard cyclists on our roads.” .,1*'20'2256 GARAGE DOORS & SECURITY DOORS /HQDVLD+HDG2IÀFH: %ODFNZRRG6WUHHW$QFKRUYLOOH/HQDVLD*DXWHQJ 25 2 (YDWRQ6KRZURRP: (YDWRQ0DOO6KRS RQWKH*ROGHQ+LJKZD\ 016 582 0535 3 9RVORRUXV6KRZURRP 6KRS9RVORRUXV RSS&KULV+DQL0DOO   '217%()22/(':(5(0$,17+(&+($3(67,1$)5,&$ 0XOWLORFNLQJ6WHHO6HFXULW\'RRU 0XOWLORFNLQJ6WHHO6HFXULW\'RRU 0XOWLORFNLQJ6HFXULW\6WDEOH6WHHO'RRU /X[XU\6WDLQOHVV6WHHO'RRU 0XOWLORFNLQJ6WHHO6HFXULW\'RRU ‡,GHDOIRUNLWFKHQDQGHQWUDQFHGRRUV 0$7&+,1* ‡,GHDOIRULQWHUQDODQGH[WHUQDOGRRUV ‡,GHDOIRULQWHUQDODQGH[WHUQDOGRRUV 6,1*/('225 :DV 9$/8('# :DV 5 :DV :DV )5(( 5 5 00 027+(5$1'621 5 5 1RZ 'HV 1RZ 'HV 1RZ ,QFOXGHV 00 00 1RZDWDQ8QEHOLHYDEOH ‡0XOWL/RFNLQJ3RLQWV ($&+ 00 ‡+LQJH‡6HFXULW\.H\V 5  ‡6HFXULW\)UDPHV‡+DQGOHV 0,1,080385&+$6( 50,1,080385&+$6( 5 ($&+ Size:860 (W) x 2050 (H) Size:860 (W) x 2050 (H) 5 0,1,080385&+$6( Size:860S (W) x 2050 (H) Size:860 (W) x 2050 (H) Size:860 (W) x 2050 (H) 6L]H : [ + ‡0XOWL/RFNLQJ3RLQWV ‡0XOWL/RFNLQJ3RLQWV ‡0XOWL/RFNLQJ3RLQWV ‡0XOWL/RFNLQJ3RLQWV 3LYRW'RRU6L]H ,QFOXGHV ‡+LQJH‡6HFXULW\.H\V ,QFOXGHV ‡+LQJH‡6HFXULW\.H\V ,QFOXGHV ‡+LQJH‡6HFXULW\.H\V ‡6HFXULW\)UDPHV‡+DQGOHV ‡6HFXULW\)UDPHV‡+DQGOHV ,QFOXGHV ‡+LQJH‡6HFXULW\.H\V ‡6HFXULW\)UDPHV‡+DQGOHV ‡6HFXULW\)UDPHV‡+DQGOHV 00 125(78516125()81'625(;&+$1*(6 $/62$9$,/$%/(,1%/$&. 125(78516125()81'625(;&+$1*(6 5 $/62$9$,/$%/( ‡6OLGLQJ'RRUV ‡(QWUDQFH'RRUV ‡.LWFKHQ'RRUV ‡%HGURRP'RRUV ‡%DWKURRP'RRUV ‡'LQLQJURRP'RRUV