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EDITOR Baby Akhona reunites with his mother Tel: 010 035 4924 Hector Mdletshe [email protected] eo Salemane reunited with her they were able to trace back the direc- stolen baby Akhona on Wednes- tion she went to after abducting the found guilty of NEWSDESK day she was stolen at the baby. Tel: 010 035 4924 N Stretford community health clinic. 061 412 6739 Salemane who is also the mother of two killing his wife After the community was informed [email protected] was excited to reunite with her stolen about the missing baby, residents baby and Akhona’s father, Samkelo decided to search for the heavily Magwaza said he was shocked and did LAYOUT pregnant woman who was found with not even think a pregnant woman would he South Gauteng High Court [email protected] the stolen baby at the shack settlements steal the baby. has on Tuesday found Hector in Orange Farm. TMdletshe guilty on two counts ADVERTISING SALES of attempted murder, possession of an Currently, the 22 year old was arrested unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Tel: 010 035 4924 / by the local police on Wednesday and 061 412 6739 she is expected to appear in the Ver- Mdletshe shot and killed his wife, [email protected] eeniging magistrate court to face a case Nomsa Hilda Mbuyisa 39, last year of abducting a child. when she was about to board a taxi to work in Soweto. Gauteng News subscribes to thSouth Police spokesperson Captain Tebogo African Press Code which prescribes Lephotho confirmed that the 22 year old Mdletshe appeared in the South news that is accurate, fair and was from Kwa-Zulu Natal and she came Gauteng High Court sitting in Palm Ridge magistrate on Monday where balanced. to Orange Farm, next to the Stretford clinic to visit her boyfriend. his case was postpone to Tuesday. However, community members were Delivering the judgment on Tuesday able to describe the pregnant women was Judge AJ Thobane, who described who left with the baby at the clinic and the relationship between Nomsa and Mdletshe as violent and abusive. The judge went on by adding that 13-year-old survives Sebokeng fire Hector had an intention to kill Nomsa as he was armed when he followed her. Mdletshe’s son expressed happiness ipho Miya was terrified to wake Neighbors rushed in the house only to after Judge Thobane delivered the up in a house engulfed in flames discover the family had lost their lives. judgment; however, he was on Sunday morning in Sebokeng, The young survivor is still shocked and broken that his own father killed his [email protected] S Johannesburg. traumatized but he will be receiving mother. counseling to process the horrific death Miya woke up to discover his three rela- of his three family members. Mdletshe shot and killed Nomsa, and tives burnt to death. While struggling to he shot her brother Alfred Mbuyisa in remove himself from the burning house, the leg and attempted to shoot his son he went to his neighbors to seek for Mthunzi Mbuyisa. help. Devastated Sipho discovered his grandmother Stella Miya, 73, his aunt Gugulethu Miya, 35, and Cousin Mpho Dube, 13, burnt to death at their home. The cause of the fire is not known yet, and the case is under investigation at the local police station at Sebokeng. Woman involved in robbery Neighbors were shocked to see the arrested in Boksburg three-burnt bodies and want to under- stand what really caused the death. Ntsoaki Toloane

woman who was allegedly involved in a business robbery Palesa Madiba case postponed A with 15 others at Jet Park in Boksburg, on the East Rand, has been arrested. Police spokesperson Capt he man who murdered Palesa Mavela Masondo said the 26-year-old Madiba six years ago, Dumisani woman was arrested in Roodepoort on TMkhwanazi 36, appeared in Monday. The group, who arrived in court on Wednesday at the Protea The judge went two trucks, allegedly entered the Magistrate Court in Soweto where he on by adding premises of the company a few weeks was unable to apply for his release on ago and held up security guards. bail. that Hector had They ordered the employees to load His lawyer Don Thinane was present at Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg. boxes of chocolates into the trucks court and he confirmed that he is an intention to However, the date for the trial to Masondo said they also allegedly stole appearance on behalf of Mkhwanazi; he commence has not been confirmed yet. employees’ cellphones and fled the told the court he would not request to kill Nomsa as he Dumisani faces charges of murder and scene. see the docket to study its content. defeating the ends of justice. Palesa was armed when No injuries were reported. Police are Thinane added that his client is not in a Madiba was last seen alive in 2013 on still searching for the 15 others. The position to apply for bail. August 9 while visiting her friend he followed her. woman is expected to appear in the Tshidi Mkhwanazi’s home at Phiri in Boksburg Magistrate’s Court. The case has been postponed to Sep- Soweto. tember 17, and has been moved to Page 3 Advertorial www.gautengnewspaper.co.za 30 August - 5 September 2019 Gauteng News Page 4 News www.gautengnewspaper.co.za 30 August - 5 September 2019 Gauteng News

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consists of learners from schools all ldorado Park hosted a music Open a new account around the area. Learners and parents in our showroom and get a festival that was attended by 200 were treated to various artists’ perfor- Elearners around the area. mances, including The Richard Cock School pupils were given an opportu- led by the Johannesburg symphony nity to be part of the instrument Orchestra. workshop. The music workshop offered when spending R1499 learners an experience to or more! learn more about music Ts&Cs apply instruments and had a one on one session with the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra that gave the crowed of Eldorado an unforgettable experience. Residents expressed how they were happy to receive an exposure of a music festival hosted at their community. They added how it changed perceptions about the music industry and *Voucher is redeemable at our showrooms only. Valid until 30 September 2019 their involvement in the arts.

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he founder and director of Lehaja help the community of Soweto to stay in unemployment in the townships. Environmental Keepers (pty) an environmentally healthy environ- “As a small business we are facing TLtd, Thebe Lehaja, focuses on ment,” said Lehaja. financial difficulties and that affects our cleaning the illegal dump sites in However, currently the business is output as a company. My company Moroka North and White City in facing financial challenges that hinder consists of seven members and these Soweto. Lehaja Environmental Keepers to fulfill people are breadwinners at their homes Thebe funds his company to do services its mandate and mission as a company. and they need to support and sustain in Soweto, but the business is open to Small businesses in the township are their loved ones but it is a problem local investors and funding from the lacking support from the government when you work free because you also government. Currently, the company and private sector to function and, need to survive. I would like to call employed 7 people around Soweto and therefore, this contributes to high upon the government and private sector through the business Thebe is able to unemployment rate in South Africa. to fund small business and allow us to feed families and make a difference in Lehaja highlighted the importance of contribute in the township economy”, the township. entrepreneurship, and how young said Thebe Gauteng News spoke to Thebe, “We people can eradicate the scourge of have received a lot of verbal support from the community members saying it’s a great idea since it encompasses social and environmental health issues that also acts as a mitigation mechanism to crime.” Lehaja added that the business aims to meet Pikitup half way since it does not clean illegal dumping around the township, the company also acts as call agents to people who are renovating their houses seeking to get rid of rubble, which also assists in minimizing rubbles dumps in illegal dumping sites.

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he South African Human Rights pollution of the dam to cable theft in Commission will conduct a 2017. public inquiry into the state of T The investigation is followed by the the water in the City of Tshwane on Monday. negative results of water test conducted by the CSIR in Hammanskraal, how- Residents and business communities ever, the utility services MMC, Abel laid a complaint against the city. Tau was ordered to apologise to the Farmers and businesses are reportedly commission writing after he accused it to have been affected by the contami- of being irresponsible by prematurely nated water and resulted in loss of announcing the water results. revenues and business opportunities. The commission provincial head, Residents in Hammanskraal using Buang Jones said, “The inquiry will boreholes are highly affected by the examine how the state of wastewater polluted water; the study was conclud- treatment plants impact on quality and ed last year. The water tested from the other human rights.” The provincial river contains high level of E.coli and commission head also added that the the results showed high E.coli is people who contributed to the state of harmful to babies and to people with water pollution must be held account- weak immune systems. able for their actions. The municipality The commission decided to probe the was first presented with the results of water pollution in Hammanskraal and water contaminated tests by CSIR on the state of water in South Africa as a June 20, and residents of City of whole. The public is called upon to Tshwane will be given a platform participate in the inquiry and local participate in the commission of inquiry residents say the metro attributed the that is held at the City of Tshwane. Sisters Beautician encourages Self-love

the township. Hlengiwe started to teach okukhanya Shange comes from people who had a problem with math- humble beginnings in Orlando ematics and she encouraged education, NWest, Soweto and as a young whilst, I dealt with encouraging self- woman growing up in a township she Stats SA published the latest unemployment rate in South Africa on the 30th of July 2019 and confidence through treating skin prob- this is shockingly high. This creates an opportunity for businesses, Government and Individuals to was uncomfortable with her appearance lem with my beautician skills”. get involved and solve this rising crisis. and never felt beautiful because of her Sister Beautician started with four skin problem. In 2012 Nokukhanya was The Managing Director and Co-Founder of Dynamic DNA, Prudence Mabitsela fights youth employees and currently sits with a staff unemployment everyday through empowering them with ICT Skills especially those skills that are inspired to start Sisters Beautician when compliment of 11. aligned with 4IR. she quit her day job with no financial backing. Her aim was to help young The organization is operating in Vilaka- Prudence Mabitsela has heeded the call and is leading from the front by empowering women in ICT this women’s month through the 4IR4HER movement. This movement is aimed at women who experience low zi Street, Orlando West and does not attracting black females to be skilled in future technology and be placed in the ICT Sector. self-esteem and low self-confi- only focus on the youth but old dence due to their physical people who might have skin issues. appearance and skin problems. Through her products and treatment she is able to assist Shange spoke to Gauteng Prudence Mabitsela is challenging business, corporates, individuals, her customers overcome News, “The mission and Public and Private Sector to be involved by sponsoring at least one woman their challenges and vision behind Sisters into this movement. ignite self-confidence. Beautician is to encourage and instill “Sisters Beautician believes in prioritizing in For Further Details Contact self-confidence and self-love to young people education and investing in Gillian Watkins in Soweto and as time went the younger generation. In the T : 011 759 5940 on I decide to work with my next two years I aspire to open my coffee and book E : [email protected] cousin Hlengiwe who is very good in mathematics and we shop in Vilakazi as we are in a tourist attraction area”said 067 259 7630 4IR4Her @4IR4Her decided to incorporate our passions to help and ignite Nokukhanya. Powered By self-love to young people in Page 7 NewsNews www.gautengnewspaper.co.za 30 August - 5 September 2019 Gauteng News Residents threaten ward councillor at his Soweto home

ouncilor Asaf Kgobata from having electricity for the last 2 months damaged most of his property outside remains without power until they meet ward 16 was threatened and spark the motive behind the attack and his yard. He adds that he will open a Eskom on 12 September for audit attacked by residents from threats. Councilor Kgobata spoke to case when he has evidence and names meeting. “Eskom informed us they will C Gauteng News. “I had a public meeting of the people who threatened his family audit the affect power boxes in Mapetla Mapetla extension in Soweto. with the community members in regards and damaged some of his property. and they will come investigate the The councilor received an anonymous to the current situation and I even problem and provide technicians who call on Monday warning him that attended meetings with Eskom at “I will be opening a case against them will fix the problem”, said Councilor community members are planning to midway with other community mem- and I don’t plan to give up without a Kgobata. attack him at his home. When Kgobata bers, they know I have been trying my fight. They cannot attack me for Eskom Kgobata informed Gauteng News that received the anonymous tip he was best and running up and down for them because the company itself is its on the power cuts are not caused by load driving back from North West attending to have a solution with this current prob- entity and I don’t represent Eskom, I shedding but by illegal connections family matters, however, when the lem. The problem is we councilors are have been contacting the people from around the area. Residents tried to fix residents arrived at his Mapetla exten- not spokespersons of Eskom and when Eskom but they never respond to my the power box in Mapetla extension but sion home his niece who has a 2 months people experience load shedding they messages. Every time when I try to call it ended up burning down. Gauteng old baby were already being harassed attack us and not Eskom”. Asaf has not them they are attending a meeting”. News tried to get comment from the and threatened by community members. opened a case against the culprits who However, Mapetla East recently re- Provincial spokesperson of Eskom but Gauteng News is informed that the tried to damage his electricity box but ceived electricity after a year not having residents of Mapetla extension not power at the area. Mapetla extension we couldn’t reach them.

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n a move to improve learner out- status during the pilot phase.“Our learner performance,” said Lesufi. comes and foster social cohesion, the greatest respect goes to our first pair of The department has also developed an IGauteng Education Department schools, Bovet Primary and Lyndhurst implementation plan to support schools (GDE) has officially launched the Primary School. We have witnessed during and after twinning to ensure twinning of Hoerskool Bastion and improvements and the schools benefited achievement of potential benefits. Madiba Secondary Schools. from our partnership with Honeywell, The department took the opportunity to Launched on Wednesday, the Twinning which exposed their teachers to the dispel the notion that the twinning of Programme is part of the Gauteng Aviation world in America,” said GDE schools would result in the more affluent Department of Education’s wider MEC Panyaza Lesufi. school being disadvantaged. strategic framework and its “Re-organi- Amongst other schools that were paired “It is important to note that, this pro- sation of Schools” strategy. Through the are Mikateka Primary School (Ivory gramme offers opportunities to School programme, the department pairs Park) and Halfway House Primary Governing Bodies to re-think the oppor- suburban and township schools to (Midrand), Unity Secondary (Daveyton) tunities for change embedded in the nurture holistic learner development by and Wordsworth High School (Benoni). Twinning, as the future is now to in- MEC Lesufi opens creating an environment for cultural Alexandra Secondary and Sandown crease private partnership investment to exchange through sharing expertise and High Schools, Cultura Secondary and the benefit of our schools,” said MEC performing arts resources. The programme also ensures Zithobeni Secondary Schools, Reiger Lesufi. The MEC said the programme that learners are exposed to peers from Park Secondary and Sunward Park High has been carefully structured to benefit schools of diverse socio-economic backgrounds, School were twinned in the first phase of all of the flagship schools. He added that improve equality of access to high-quali- the programme in 2017. the department has prioritized the specialization ty education, and strengthen the quality “These pairs of schools have demon- provision of resources, assistance and of education delivered compared to strated that through twinning, the support to these schools.“Ultimately, the global best practice. resources can be shared between programme provides a potential benefit, “We are proud of the outcomes wit- schools, learners and educators can as opposed to a burden, for the schools, auteng Education and Youth nessed from the first phase of the twin- participate in shared teaching and its learners, parents, and the education Development MEC Panyaza ning programme and grateful for the learning activities, including social system as a whole,” said MEC Lesufi . GLesufi has officially launched support received from the four pairs of cohesion the teaching expertise in the three Performing and Creative Arts schools, which opted for Section 17GB subject content and achieving improved Schools of Specialisation. The three schools - East Rand School of the Arts (ERSA), National School of the Arts (NSA) and Pro-Arte Alphen Park KENNYZ COMMUNICATIONS were launched in a joint function hosted GOLD AND COINS EXCHANGE at ERSA on Tuesday. “The schools’ facilities have been built to accommodate each of the different focus areas, ensuring that each part is at- tended to in great detail. The schools therefore undoubtedly offer a unique learning experience. 1965 only “The distinctiveness of the schools is in their combination of arts and business,” said Lesufi. 1965-1973 1965 only ERSA offers six specialised focus areas, namely Dance, Art & Design, Music, Drama, Hospitality and Enterprise Man- agement. Gauteng News is getting a New Look first week After hours, the school offers Dance, Art, Music and Drama lesson to learners of September 2019 on a tuition basis. NSA attracts learners from across the country and some neigh- Send enquiries to : [email protected] bouring countries. It offers the following arts subjects alongside the full academic curriculum: Art (Visual Art & Graphic Design), Dance (Ballet, Spanish, Contemporary & African Contemporary), Drama and Music (Classical & Contemporary). Admission to the three schools is se- cured through an audition process in the learner’s chosen art discipline. “We are excited about launching these performance and creative arts schools of specialisation. We are also thankful of our partnership with ABSA, and appre- ciate their support which will enhance the school’s profiles. “Our learners must be empowered and be prepared to be ready for the corporate world,” said the MEC. 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Nomzamo Mbatha joins the Parmount’s Lady Zamar breaks her silence on Babes sequel to Coming 2 America Wodumo video names she called me, but I eventually bers include usician Lady Zamar has outh African actress and human learned that one of them is a b***h who Jermaine finally reacted to the recent rights activist Nomzamo Mbatha goes around sleeping with different men Fowler, video of Bongekile Simelane, has joined the cast of Coming 2 M to the point where her vagina is worn S Wesley affectionately known to her fans as America, Paramount’s sequel to its out.” “And I was horrified, how could Snipes, Babes Wodumo making fun of her acne. popular 1988 comedy. she be so cruel, to invest so much time Tracy Earlier this month Babes posted a video and effort just to be just a mean person? It was confirmed in a short statement Morgan, zooming in on her acne while she was a I could not believe it. She not only that Mbatha will be performing one of Leslie guest judge on Idols SA. disrespected me, but fans as well, and the lead roles in the follow-up to the Jones, KiKi Layne, Rick Ross, Teyana you just do not do that. You’re under- trendy 1988 classic, which featured Taylor and Garcelle Beauvais. Social media users have slammed Babes mining so many people, that’s just Eddy Murphy. for making fun of the acne and calling Not much is known about Mbatha’s Lady Zamar “sfebe”. Zamar has broken wrong.” Initially, Babes denied that it She will be joining a star-studded new role yet, but the star has been her silence, questioning why Babes was her who was mocking the fellow international cast, including the original retweeting posts about her new role. would say such things about her. musician; however she later admitted it cast of Eddy Murphy, James Earl Jones South Africans have flooded her feed was her who made fun of Lady Zamar. and Arsenio Hall. The new cast mem- with congratulatory messages. “I didn’t even know the meaning of the

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he iconic Orlando Stadium will “It has been a long time since we last play host to Banyana Banyana’s played at this venue, and we are all Treturn leg of the second round excited to return there and to once again Tokyo 2020 Olympic qualifier against play at such an iconic stadium – it is in neighbours Botswana. the heart of the community and we urge The clash takes place on Tuesday, 3 all of them to come out in their numbers September 2019. Kickoff is at 19h00 to support Banyana Banyana as we will and entry is free. be playing right on their doorstep,” said Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree The match was originally set for the Ellis. Dobsonville Stadium, but has since been moved to Orlando. The South African Senior Women’s National Team is currently in Botswana This will be second time Banyana to face the host nation in the first leg Banyana play at the Soweto venue – the scheduled for Friday, 30 August at the last time was in 2011 (Saturday, 27 National Stadium in the capital Gabo- August) when they took on Ethiopia in rone. the first leg of the London 2012 Olym- pic qualfiers under former coach Joseph Mkhonza, with the squad captained by midfielder Amanda Dlamini, who has since retired. Only five players in the current team were called up for that match eight years ago – Andile Dlamini, Nothando Vilakazi, Mamello Makhabane, Robyn Moodaly and Noko Matlou.

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