1 December, 2020 Tel: 011 724 7000 Free Bringing artistic fl air to a revamped food court Think of iconic brands like Rolls- Royce, SAA, British Airways, BMW, Fiat, the Smithsonian Museum of Africa and many others ... Southgate Mall will now have that iconic mark of internationally renowned Ndebele designer Dr Esther Mahlangu. This after Mahlangu partnered with Pareto Limited to create her biggest indoor artistic works at the newly revamped Southgate food court. Her work was unveiled at the food court on November 25. To mark its 30th anniversary, Southgate Mall, owned by Pareto Limited, honoured Mahlangu for her global success. The acclaimed visual artist and much-loved cultural ambassador has collaborated with Southgate Mall to support Pareto’s vision to promote, celebrate and refl ect the richness and diversity of the cultures of the surrounding communities, the people of the South. This makes Southgate a true “melting pot of the South”. The result was a creation of two 16x5m murals for the food and entertainment court in a bold, abstract design for which Mahlangu is globally acclaimed. Scan for video Malose Kekana, the GCEO of Pareto, said, “Dr Mahlangu’s Chairperson of Pareto Saul Gumede, Dr Esther Mahlangu, CoJ mayor Geoff rey Makhubo, Lettie Ndimande and GCEO of Pareto Malose Kekana. Photo: lifelong devotion to the Ndebele Lucky Thusi. traditional art form and her to date and will be sure to attract solo exhibitions presented by her in redevelopment of Southgate Mall’s entertainment, natural lighting, open contribution to the South African tourists, art collectors and bring South Africa at The Melrose Gallery. food court in a world-class facility and airy aesthetically curated space heritage will leave a legacy in pride to our stakeholders and The vision of the reconfi guration and the upgrade of the external held together by cultural cues and the world of arts. We are proud communities.” of the food court is anchored by façades. biophilic touchpoints in line with to have someone of her stature to It was signifi cant that Southgate Pareto’s commitment to providing “The development includes international design trends,” said have agreed to be part of the new and Mahlangu unveiled these murals a superior customer experience to enhancements to the overall look Kekana. chapter for Southgate, and believe this month, the month that she turns its loyal customers and surrounding and feel of the food court, off ering Southgate would like to thank its that these murals when considered 85 years old. This is also the month communities. quality dining experience for loyal shoppers and tenants for their together will most likely be the in which she has launched ‘Esther “The company is excited about families and friends alike, increased patience and cooperation during the largest completed by Dr Mahlangu Mahlangu 85’, one of a handful of the investment made into the seating area, large LED screens for redevelopment process. 2 Southern Courier News • Nuus 1 December, 2020 Sassa fights fraud on social grants The statement issued by a MP matter; it is to deal with these calling for minister Zulu and situations that Sassa has to the CEO of Sassa to account regularly review social grants. on the more than 1 500 City of Memela added that through Johannesburg employees who the implementation of the were found to be in receipt of special relief grant of R350 social grants refers. per month, Sassa has been Sassa would like to clarify and able to access databases from place on record the following: other government departments Sassa pursues an active to validate the income of fraud prevention strategy applicants for the grant. and has always exercised a “The relationships developed The City’s Health Department team in Booysens informal settlement on November 24: Gugu zero tolerance to anyone who during this pandemic will Dladla, Sr Lizzy Sehunela, Thembi Madonsela, Sr Kgolwang Sokhela, Thuto Sebico, Andile commits, or is complicit in fraud greatly assist Sassa in Kwanini and Moses Mamone. in the social grant environment. strengthening its validation “It is precisely because of the processes, even for the long- implementation of this strategy term social grants in the future. that the City of Johannesburg “This will enable checks to employees were identifi ed. In be done to ensure the financial It is important to addition, Sassa and the City of information provided is Johannesburg have been co- complete and that grants are operating on this matter since indeed provided to those who July,” said CEO Totsie Memela qualify for the grants,” she Moreover, the active risk- reiterated. know your status based fraud prevention strategy Furthermore, every citizen pursued in this On November 24, the City choices. have sex with men, sex by Sassa country has a of Johannesburg held a “Knowing one’s HIV status workers, transgender people, led to the responsibility virtual discussion focusing will assist in the management people who inject drugs, confi rmation Sassa will continue to report on people with HIV as part of the disease if one is HIV the LGBTQI+ community, that there to call on citizens to wrong-doing of the City’s Department positive. A person can get persons with HIV and the are 4 726 report the misuse of wherever this of Health’s build-up to treatment and live a long and youth, lacked adequate access social grant may be seen. World Aids Day, which is healthy life. Also, if one is to services as venues became benefi ciaries social grants. This commemorated on December HIV positive, one should take inaccessible as a result of who responsibility 1 annually worldwide. care not to transmit the virus lockdown regulations. withdrew extends to MMC for Health and to others, by adhering to their This has led to the City’s their social grants outside the the reporting of grants being Social Development medication in order to stay Health Department’s decision borders of South Africa during received by citizens who do not councillor Eunice Mgcina virally suppressed,” explained to host a series of webinars to the lockdown period. qualify for them. addressed the virtual Mgcina. engage with the community The grants were all suspended Unfortunately, it appears it discussion which aimed She added that the outbreak in order to develop a greater in September, as the legislation is acceptable for citizens to at reaching out to those of the pandemic created understanding of barriers to requires any grant benefi ciary to take from government with residents at high risk serious challenges for accessing health services, be a resident in South Africa. impunity, as it is government of acquiring HIV with governments globally and stigma, how it can improve its The fact that cross-border money and there is plenty more prevention messages and that restricted movements, services to key and vulnerable travel was not permitted where that comes from, rather strategies and to refl ect negatively impacting on populations. It will also use indicates that in all likelihood, than to understand that the on the country’s progress, the provision of and access the opportunity to share these social grant benefi ciaries money being used is taxpayers’ successes, gaps and to HIV and TB testing and information about health are resident in our neighbouring money, and everyone who challenges in response to treatment services. Covid-19 services and wellness. countries. receives what they are not HIV and Aids. also caused a decrease in The Health Department It should further be noted entitled to is in fact taking away The theme for this year’s numbers of persons seeking provided “Checka Impilo” that all social grants are means from someone who depends on World Aids Day is “We health care at clinics. services including HIV tested. This requires the that money. are in this together: Cheka Furthermore, she said Testing Services (HTS), applicant for any social grant Sassa will continue to call Impilo”. This is an earnest that key populations who blood pressure, TB, diabetes to declare his/her income on on citizens to report the misuse call to all South Africans are particularly vulnerable and Covid-19 screening at application. and incorrect payment of social to make responsible health to HIV, such as men who selected venues. In addition, each and every grants. beneficiary of a social grant In addition, Sassa carries the responsibility to will continue with the Join a people’s march for jobs report any change in his/her implementation of their financial circumstances to fraud prevention strategy and ANC and its alliance December 4, starting from Ward 56. Sassa immediately there is a strengthening collaborative partners calls upon all Ward the tennis court, 22 Lawn They will be compelled change. efforts with any organisation 56 residents aff ected by Street, Rosettenville, at 9am. to avail their employment It could happen that a citizen that can support them in their unemployment, marginalised The purpose of the database respectively to applies for a grant when he/ endeavour to ensure the social business people and the march is to hand over verify quota of the locals. she is not employed, and grants system, which has been patriotic sympathisers to join a memorandum to all For more information subsequent to approval of the internationally acknowledged, the peaceful people’s march untransformed and stubborn, contact ANC branch grant becomes employed. Sassa continues to support the most for jobs and businesses. yet capacitated government secretary Simphiwe Hlafa on will not know about this unless vulnerable members of the The march will be on and private entities based in 084 893 6390. the beneficiary reports the society.

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Isithunzi Sabo Bonke (ISB), barrier to girls’ education in completely unprepared when which translates to dignity South Africa,” said founder they have their fi rst period. for all, is a NPO run by Freddie Louwrens. “In addition, girls who Scan for video residents of Alberton and “Freddie was originally grow up in poverty often Groceries donated by Humble Star Properties at Tarbiyatul Aytaam Foundation. Johannesburg South. born and bred in the South cannot aff ord period ISB was established in of Johannesburg. This is his protection materials, which December 2019 to distribute initiative. He has dedicated means they subsequently feminine hygiene care packs his life to this cause for the don’t fully participate in to quintile one, two and past year and plans to rally school, sports or social three secondary schools in up every angle possible to life when they have their Gauteng in order to instil support these young women periods. All these obstacles, dignity, decency and pride in on a monthly basis,” said if left unattended, can communities. Samantha. lead to increased school They recently came up In the current climate, absenteeism, and for some with a campaign called there are many obstacles girls, even dropping out #Thinkofher; the offi cial in the way that children of school altogether,” said launch of phase one will may miss school, but Freddie. take place on December 1. menstruation should not be How to get involved #ThinkOfHer Campaign one of these reasons. To discuss how you can get “Instead of asking for “In many African involved in their initiative, monetary donations, we communities, there are contact them on 082 332 would like to partner with stigmas and taboos around 3277 or send an email to people and organisations menstruation that lead to [email protected] and place our branded bins so many young girls not Also, stay in touch with in stores with the slogan: receiving information about them via their social media ‘When I think of myself, puberty and often being platforms. I think of Her’, and drive people to purchase a product for both themselves and for a girl as they #thinkofher,” said one of the executive board members, Samantha Eve. According to Samantha, more details about the campaign will be released in the next couple of weeks. More about ISB “We are a group of men and women focused on uplifting the young women of South Africa. Menstruation-related Helping girls to stay in school even though it is that time of the problems are a gender-based month. Support local fashion show Zidl’Ekhaya Crafts invites This year’s show promises accessories for males and people from all walks of life to be exciting with well- females, inspired by diverse to its third annual fashion known designers from African cultures and modern show, which will be on Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, street-style. December 5 at Mthunzini Free State and Eastern Cape “Thank you for your Sports Pub. provinces. continued support and Mthunzini is located at 270 Zidl’Ekhaya Crafts is an looking forward to seeing Turf Road, La Rochelle (next accessory company that you on Saturday. For more to the Rand Stadium). Gates was established in 2015 information, please call or open at noon and the show by Middy Mazenge. She WhatsApp 073 034 1344,” starts at 4pm. makes and sells a variety of said Middy. 4 Southern Courier News • Nuus 1 December, 2020 Gun found under bonnet Why thieves target A joint operation by SAPS, Tracker Connect, JMPD K9 and Saturation shopping centres Unit led to the arrest of man who was involved in a house break-in in Despite Covid-19 having taken away. Mayfair at about 4am on November its toll on consumers’ pockets, 6. It is easy to follow someone 26. families are defi nitely out and who is going to deposit or He was also in possession of an about at shopping centres again. withdraw a large amount of unlicensed fi rearm with ammunition. Charnel Hattingh, head of money at a bank at a mall without He was arrested in Short Street, marketing and communications them realising it. Rosetteville. for Fidelity Services Group, said 7. Shoppers are careless with A Moff at View SAPS statement this rejuvenation of freedom has their valuables. A criminal will not read: “Through investigations, all also attracted criminals to busy hesitate to grab your belongings the leads brought the police to a shopping environments. and be gone in a matter of seconds. house in Rosettenville. The police Ten reasons criminals fi nd easy 8. Most people do not notice found the car outside and when they targets at shopping centres: what is going on around them. questioned the driver of the car, his 1. There are a lot of people in Always take note of your story didn’t add up. one area which makes it easy for surroundings, especially when “The suspect said he was at his them to disappear into the crowd. you are walking back to your 2. Turning away from your car. Check where the car guard girlfriend’s in La Rochelle and The loaded fi rearm was found hidden in an engine compartment. the police went to La Rochelle to trolley with your handbag in it for or a security guard is and signal collaborate his story; however, there and questioned him he started to talk hidden in the engine compartment.” even two seconds is time enough for help immediately if you were loopholes in the story. and told them he was involved in a Moffat View SAPS Lt-Col for a criminal to take advantage are suddenly approached by a “Upon the police searching the robbery and he showed the police all Shunny Govender congratulated the of. stranger. car, money and jewellery were the stolen items in his room. joint effort in curbing crime in the 3. Criminals can blend in 9. People are used to being found. When the police cornered “The police also found a fi rearm area. with other families. Women use approached by beggars and children to steal cellphones, hawkers. Criminals are masters handbags and the likes, especially of disguise and will use any in restaurants where they are means possible to get what they Johannesburg Flying Squad successes “innocently” waiting to be served. want. Do not speak to strangers 4. On a busy day nobody wants and if anyone is making you feel Johannesburg Flying Squad drugs. their contribution. to hold other customers up if an uncomfortable, go to a security members arrested 14 suspects for Among the fi ve vehicles recovered “It should also be noted that any ATM is giving “trouble”. This is guard and report them. diff erent crimes in diff erent areas the following were recovered information regarding the vehicles, when a “good Samaritan” steps 10. Everyone has to wear in Johannesburg and recovered one hijacked from their owners: a white people may contact the relevant in and off ers to “help” – actually a mask. Covid-19 has done AK47 rifl e with ammunition and Isuzu truck and grey Renault Clio. detective quoting the relevant case helping themselves to your pin criminals a favour in this respect. fi ve vehicles from November 20 to A white Toyota Hilux, white number. and bank card. Before you know “With the festive season 23. Toyota Fortuner and green Peugeot “The suspects appeared in it, thousands could be withdrawn approaching, shopping centres Among the 14 suspects arrested, were recovered stolen. different magistrate’s courts facing from your account. will be busy regardless of the fi ve were arrested for possession Johannesburg Flying Squad charges of possession of unlicensed 5. Parking areas are large, negative eff ects of Covid-19 on of stolen property, four for communications offi cer Raymond firearms and ammunition, off ering criminals a chance to sit the economy and consumers’ possession of unlicensed fi rearms Sambo said investigation continues possession of illegal ammunitions, in a car and identify their next pockets,” Hattingh said. and ammunition, one for possession in all cases. possession of suspected stolen target without looking suspicious. “Remain on guard at all times of illegal ammunitions, two for “Working together with the vehicles, possession of stolen It is easy to sit in a car and remote while shopping, be aware of who possession of suspected stolen community led to these recoveries. property and possession of drugs,” jam cars. Always check your car is around you and especially keep vehicles and two for possession of SAPS appreciates the public for he said. is, in fact, locked before walking your children and valuables safe.” 1 December, 2020 News • Nuus Southern Courier 5 Angels Baby Sanctuary Seen any unidentified flying objects lately? A man named Adamson High moves to their new home Morpheus* School when I from Winchester saw it. It was a big Keen donors and interested parties Hills believes translucent one were warmly welcomed during he has seen an with fl uctuating Angels Baby Sanctuary’s house- unidentifi ed fl ying colours. And warming party on November 21. object (UFO) when you tell The guests were taken through the several times in people you saw new La Rochelle home for abandoned the South. an UFO, they babies soon after they moved to the A UFO is any sometimes think area in October. They were previously aerial phenomenon you are lying based in Rosettenville, where they that cannot or you are just operated for years before purchasing immediately talking nonsense. their new home in June. be identifi ed Some people will On the day of the open-house party, or explained. not believe you they also hosted their AGM. Most UFOs are Morpheus saw a UFO similar but some might. The open-house party, also attended identifi ed on to this. “The other time by board members, was solely held investigation when I saw it, with the purpose of thanking all key as conventional it had fl ickering stakeholders who had contributed objects or phenomena. The lights. They went on and off greatly towards their vision. term is widely used for claimed three times. You could see it was Passion observations of extra-terrestrial above the zenith, and then two In 2014, founder Anne Ebrahim and spacecraft. other UFOs joined in and there chairperson of Angels Baby Sanctuary Morpheus said he is aware that were three. It was like a movie as received her fi rst baby to take care of some people might not believe one passed above me and it came at their Rosettenville home. it; however, he strongly believes back and stood right above me,” They have since moved on to a there are UFOs here. he said. Both these occurrences bigger and better haven where they “These things appear when were seen during daylight, silent, take care of at least seven babies. you least expect them and you hovering, moving slowly, from Ebrahim previously told the miss the opportunity to take a north to south. COURIER she had always been photo or a video. There are other He mentioned that people a volunteer in baby homes, which Anne Ebrahim (founder), Masabata Bore (caregiver) and Relebogile Seitshiro times that I saw UFOs; two years should believe that there are led her to then open Angels Baby (assistant fund-raiser) ago on February 16 and last year UFOs and it is important to know Sanctuary. on March 9,” he said. about them. momentous goal. care of a baby. People can help by One of the UFOs Morpheus If you want to interact with Services donating monthly towards these costs. saw was about the size of an Morpheus, contact him on Angels Baby Sanctuary take cares of They then put your name on a baby’s 18-wheeler truck. [email protected] Keen donors and babies by feeding, clothing, loving cot and this picture goes with the baby “I was outside Sir John *Not his real name. and medically attending to them as when they leave them to their forever interested parties they grow. They stay with them until homes. were warmly wel- they get adopted or reunited with their • They are the benefi ciary of the comed. families. MySchool or Woolies card and “Angels is an organisation choosing them as your benefi ciary dedicated to the welfare of abandoned, will help them receive a monthly orphaned, sickly or abused babies, amount. “After working in Dubai, I placed in our home. We make it our • You can also bring all your came back home and launched the priority to nurture these babies with unwanted goods, they have a monthly sanctuary. This was purely out of love and care. We ensure the babies’ jumble sale at the home. love for children. We bought a small needs are met until adoption,” said • You can also choose to do a semi-detached two-beroom house in Ebrahim. fund-raiser for them as Christmas Rosettenville in 2014 and we were Immediate needs approaches. allowed to have up to six babies at a • They need volunteers to help at their For more information, you can time,” she said. premises. visit them at 273 Johannesburg Road. She thanked all their supporters who • They also have ways to raise funds Contact them on 011 045 6401 or 081 have helped them from the beginning like the ‘Adopt a cot’ project, which 049 6228. Alternatively, visit www. of their journey in achieving their costs about R3 000 a month to take angelsbaby.org One of the UFOs Morpheus saw resembles this one. 16 Days campaign starts Moff at View SAPS’s Social Crime Prevention, Khulisa Social Solutions, Youth Crime Prevention Desk, My Lillies of Hope ( NPO), Sanca and Department of Sports, Art and Culture launched the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign at Glenesk Community Hall on November 25. About 150 community members attended the event for support against women and children abuse.

Sgt Desiree Nose from Moff at View SAPS welcoming those who attended.

The community of Glenesk. 6 Southern Courier News • Nuus 1 December, 2020 Enjoy the holidays Win a Christmas read One lucky reader stands a chance to win a copy of Days of our Lockdown Lives - Madam & Eve Annual 2020 by Stephen with some reading Francis and Rico Schacherl. This could be your perfect Christmas gift from you to We have some of your holiday reading you or if you choose, the perfect gift for covered with a competition. someone who needs a bit of laughter. One lucky reader stands a chance to win a The book jacket refl ects the absurdity of copy of Saving a Stranger’s Life - The Diary our lives in 2020. of an Emergency Room Doctor by Anne The Madam and Eve characters are Biccard. all wearing masks, Thandi is holding Biccard has worked as an emergency doctor her home-schooling schedule, Mother in Johannesburg for more than 30 years. Anderson is running out of gin and the It is a job that is both terrifying and thrilling, bottle stores are closed, Eve has the hand where death can be outwitted by skill and sanitiser bottle at the ready and we still of his life and has been drawing cartoons quick thinking, and the pressure eased by dark have to bear the brunt of load-shedding. ever since he was old enough to hold a humour. This is the 28th edition of Madam & Eve pencil. The coronavirus, however, has added – Days of our Lockdown Lives and it will Besides his work on Madam & Eve, another dimension of fear. entrance adults and children of all ages. Schacherl also produces illustrations and In this heartwarming and at times hilarious About the authors editorial cartoons for a wide range of other memoir she recounts some of the cases Francis is on half of the Madam & Eve publications. that have burst in through her doors, such team. How to enter as the woman who mistook her Dettol for Born in the United States in 1949, he All you have to do to stand a chance to beer and the man who tried to run down his moved to South Africa in 1988. win a copy of Days of our Lockdown cardiologist. In 1992, witnessing the interesting and Lives - Madam & Eve Annual 2020 is send There is sadness, too, as she remembers the often funny dynamic between his South an email to [email protected] with patients who didn’t make it. African mother-in-law and her domestic subject box “Book competition - Madam Above all, she writes of the camaraderie housekeeper, he conceptualised the Madam & Eve” and your contact details in the and dogged determination of health workers & Eve strip. body of the email. holding fast in the face of the Covid-19 Francis is also an award-winning script Winners will be chosen by means of a nightmare as they battle, every day, to save a with her partner on a small farm where they writer and radio and TV personality. lucky draw and no correspondence will stranger’s life. provide a home to rescued greyhounds (and Schacherl forms the other half of the be entered into once winners have been “A rare and intimate insight into the thoughts some other creatures). creative team – as illustrator. chosen. and experiences of an ED doctor and her How to enter Born in Austria in 1966, Schacherl has The competition closes on December 9 responses to the idiosyncratic cast of characters All you have to do to stand a chance to win lived and worked in Johannesburg for most at 12 noon. she meets. A deeply ironic, humorous and a copy of Saving a Stranger’s Life - The yet compassionate and informative book. A Diary of an Emergency Room Doctor is send must read,” said Prof Gillian Straker, clinical an email to [email protected] with the professor at the University of Sydney and co- subject box “Book competition - Stranger” and Support charity and book shop author of The Talking Cure. your contact details in the body of the email. About the author Winners will be chosen by means of a lucky Avril Elizabeth Home The charity shop is open Castor Road, Fishers’ Hill, Biccard is a medical doctor who lives draw and no correspondence will be entered invites you to pop into their on Tuesdays and Thursdays Germiston. and works in Johannesburg. She studied into once winners have been chosen. charity and book shop to from 9am to 1pm and the For more information, psychology and then medicine at the The competition closes on December 9 at buy some great bargains for book shop on weekdays contact Shelley or Sharon University of the Witwatersrand. She lives 12 noon. Christmas. from 9am to 3pm at 11 on 011 822 2233.

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 & EXPANDING E & O E. All prices include 15% VAT 8 Southern Courier 1 December, 2020 1 December, 2020 Southern Courier 9 10 Southern Courier News • Nuus 1 December, 2020 AWIA calls for incubation candidates for 2021 African Women in Agriculture (AWIA) is excited to announce that they have commenced their recruitment process for young women interested in developing agricultural skills. Treasurer for AWIA Agnes Hove said the incubation programme is for 12 months, and the first group will start in January. “AWIA is a women’s organisation whose vision A perfect opportunity for a picnic under the stars. is to capacitate women’s access to the agricultural ecosystem, driving socio- The group of African Women In Agriculture are Sibongile Cele, economic impact through Janice Scheckter, Bianca Clarke and Agnes Hove. the initiation of disruptive Honour those no virtual and physical farming due to limited Eikenhof, Soweto or communities. resources. Orange Farm who are “In response to the low AWIA intends to run interested in agriculture participation of African several initiatives to raise as a career and business longer with us women in agriculture, awareness. opportunity,” she said. AWIA was founded as The programme For the second year in a row, illnesses. will be on sale. a NPC in May 2018 to is in partnership Stepping Stone Hospice will By purchasing a The actual lighting of the develop, promote and with Industrial host a tree-lighting ceremony Remembrance Globe, you will tree will take place at 7.45pm support women agri- We are recruiting women Development to honour those who are be off ered the opportunity to (weather permitting) when preneurs,” said Hove. agri-preneurs to learn Corporation (IDC) no longer with us as we write a dedicated message to hundreds of globes light up She said women about agriculture and the SA and is a one- approach year-end festivities your loved one which will be with a soft radiance. The in South Africa and year practical and Christmas celebrations. posted on a special Tree of tree will shine throughout beyond have limited business of farming. and theoretical It’s a ceremony that can Lights page on the Stepping December. access to finance, programme. be seen as a beacon of hope, Stone Hospice website. The Tree of Light and agricultural inputs Interested parties strength and a celebration You can then view and share dedications page on the such as seeds, farming “We are recruiting women should email their CV, ID of life and will be hosted at your dedicated messages with website has already gone live implements and transport. agri-preneurs to learn about copy and a motivation letter Reading Country Club in friends, family and colleagues on October 25 and will only be “They are impacted by a agriculture and the business to [email protected] for New Redruth, Alberton, on on your favourite social media removed on January 25. lack of agricultural skills of farming for a one-year consideration. December 4. platform. To purchase your and infrastructure, and incubation programme. The closing date for Not only is it a perfect You are also invited to globe and submit your the majority of them are “We are seeking young applications is December opportunity to enjoy a picnic attend the tree-lighting dedicated message, contact involved in small-scale women based around 11. under starry skies with family ceremony on December 4 hospice’s marketing and and loved ones - you can now at Reading Country Club, fund-raising manager, add your remembrance globe where a beautiful tree has been Marietjie Tame, on 082 in celebration of your loved selected to carry messages 337 5713 or at marietjie@ one at only R100. of hope and celebration for steppingstonehospice.co.za You can also rest assured December. There will be no Alternatively, you can visit that the funds raised ensure entrance fee to the event. the hospice’s website: www. that hope, comfort and support Celebrations will start at steppingstonehospice.co.za continue to be provided for 5.30pm with entertainment and click on the Tree of Light Stepping Stone Hospice and traditional carols by page where you can purchase patients and families on candelight. Pancakes, boerie a globe on a safe online the journey of life-limiting rolls, some popcorn and drinks platform.

Gender-based violence addressed Booysens SAPS launched 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children on November 25. Booysens Social Crime Prevention and Victim Empowerment Centre members, along with other role players such as Impact Foundation, Tears, Life Line and Believers Care Society, held the campaign in Turff ontein where over 50 students were addressed on gender-based violence and over 250 pamphlets handed out. Help find missing miniature dog A female miniature pincher Owner Dianey Botes said, went missing in the late “We love her dearly. She is afternoon on November not just a ‘dog’, she means 14 in North Road, Regent the world to us. We are Park, close to the Sasol desperate to have her return petrol station and the home safely. We know Society for the Blind. that she is not happy at She weighs about 2kg and the moment and she wants has a black body with a bit to come home. There is a of brown colour inside her reward of R1 000 for her ears, eyebrows, around her safe return.” mouth area, chest and legs. If you know her She was wearing a collar whereabouts, contact with an AACL disk and Dianey on 078 230 3496. a disk for her microchip implant. She has floppy ears and runs with one back leg in the air. She is a very Help Dianey Botes fi nd her N275301SCC41 nervous dog. dog. 1 December, 2020 Entertainment • Vermaak Southern Courier 11 Festival of lights enjoyed at Joburg Zoo Joburg Theatre, in associationion “Festival“Fest of Lights is an with City of Johannesburg entities unmissableunmissa experience and off ers a Joburg City Parks and Zoo and uniqueunique family festive experience in City Power are excited to ppresentresent a safe anda nocturnal environment,” Scan for video the second annual Festival ooff saidsaid XoliswaXo Nduneni-Ngema, Lights, which commenced on CEOCEO of Joburg City Theatre. November 22 and will continuetinue FromFrom December 8 to 13, to January 3. audiencesau will enjoy a truly The festival marks its secondcond unmissableu experience of all year on the Jozi Festival calendaralendar thingsthi contemporary and hip- by off ering a treat for all ages.ges. hophop dancedan from the talented Art Following the successful turnouturnout ofof DanceDanc hailing all the way from by Joburgers last year, the Ennerdale.Ennerd These SA’s got Talent festival promises once 2017 semi-fise nalists will have your again to present an jaw droppeddro on the amount of unmissable line-up of passionpassion and talent they ooze. live performances, includingng “This“This will be followed by music, ballet, dance, Christmastmas TribhanghiTribhan Dance Company from carols, opera, food and nightht DecemberDecemb 15 to 20, transporting market at the Bandstand. audiencesaudienc into a world of rich “The festival off ers a uniqueique cultureculture fusion. Tribhangi means experience for the citizens of ‘three bendsb in a body’ which South Africa. It has truly beeneen a isis demonstrateddemo through their challenging year for us as a nation uniqueunique presentation, challenging and I encourage patrons to come experimentation,experim enthusiasm out in numbers by wearing masks and energyene – hallmarks of every Four of the Mahlako siblings: Dimpho,Tsatsi, Tokologo and Kgothatso. They and keeping a social distancence TribhangiTribhan performance. are with Ngelethu Thusi. while enjoying the tranquill “Patrons“Patro are encouraged to bring off ering that Joburg Theatre On of the Joburg Ballet dancers out their picnic blankets and enjoy Festival-goers will be treated Tickets for the festival are has compiled,” said councillor doing a pirouette. food and beverages for all ages to Christmas vibes all round until available at R90 for pensioners, Margaret Arnolds, MMC for adults alike, can expect an exciting from the food stalls. December 27, except on December R75 for children and R150 Community Development at the and informative performance “Place-making in the City to 25. for adults online at www. City of Johannesburg. from the People’s Theatre until aff ord residents a unique after- The festival will wrap up on joburgtheatre.com or by calling This year, the Festival of Lights December 6. Now celebrating hours experience in the build- a high with a festive market 0861 670 670 for group bookings has added new features to join over 20 years of bringing great up to the festive season is vital on December 31 and January or www.webtickets.co.za and at the magnifi cent animal sculptures entertainment, the People’s Theatre to nurture healthy minds and 1, followed by incredible selected Pick n Pay stores (full and illuminated trees within the promises to bring sparkling fun that vibrant communities,” said MD of performances by Shef and the list at www.webtickets.co.za/ Zoo, combined with exciting live all ages will enjoy. Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo Kitchen Music, a live-performing pnpoutlets.aspx). Patrons can entertainment off erings. “We are thrilled to present the Bryne Maduka. international band from Orange also buy tickets by visiting the The festival kicked off with festival once again. We embrace The week of December 22 will Farm in the South of Johannesburg, zoo, which is only accepting card performances from two-time Sama social distancing and Covid-19 feature a singing Christmas tree and Bongi Mthombeni, an award- transactions for purchasing tickets nominee Timothy Moloi and the regulations and promise to deliver with Sempre Orchestra and choir winning stage performer, actor and or for walk-ins. Block bookings popular Joburg Ballet. a highly entertaining, world-class spreading the Christmas cheer with soulful musician with a string of also available, contact Tlhopiso Festival-goers, children and programme. their exciting entertainment. accolades within the arts. Sera on 011 877 6815. Destress on Melville Koppies Let’s face it, this has been a diffi cult year for highlights things to look out for. all. See if you can spot the stone walling of Nature is always good medicine to just the fi rst farmers that lived on the koppies. While you’re breathe again and relax, so why not explore One viewsite which has a clear view north Melville Koppies Nature Reserve and where wild animals once roamed is the site heritage site on a Sunday morning to renew of an ancient hunter-gatherer camp where yourself. many Stone Age tools were found. And if you staying in, Open from 8am until 11.30am, you can get there soon, you’ll still see the grass lily now self-guide yourself along the many trails. (Crinum graminicola) in bloom. No need to book. Please note You’ll be given a trail map at the Due to the pandemic, the usual calendar we’re entrance that is very easy to navigate and of guided tours and hikes is temporarily an information sheet. Just orientate yourself suspended. You don’t have to plan ahead. Just north and choose which trail you’d like to arrive from 8am on Sunday morning and self- staying on. walk. guide yourself and be out by 11.30am. Open The contour lines indicate the degree of every Sunday until December 20. diffi culty. If they are far apart, the slope is Secure parking at Marks Park and security gentle. Close together and you’ll know you on Melville Koppies provided. Cost is R80 for Find your perfect space on are in for some climbing. adults and R40 for learners (please try and Plan your walk to suit your needs. Choose bring exact amounts). the forest and river walk if it’s a hot day. If you are a group of 10 or more, please If you want the views, you’ll have to take EFT beforehand and email names and on the more diffi cult route and do some cellphone numbers of your group to climbing. [email protected] All trail intersections are clearly marked Phone 011 482 4797 for more details or see with numbers. The information sheet www.mk.org.za

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DRIVEN BY: Give your car a break at an accredited workshop

It’s so far so good for Covid-19 restrictions lights if they’re fl ashing and access to, so avoid doing an accredited workshop. A remaining at level one for the festive season, know what they’re indicating. home services. MIWA workshop, for example, which means families are eager to hit the road The best advice is get to an “Why risk the safety of your is guaranteed to be staff ed and get some well-deserved R&R at the coast accredited workshop sooner family by taking a road trip by trained mechanics with and other destinations. rather than later to have it in a vehicle that hasn’t been access to all the necessary di- If you’re travelling by car, curb your holiday checked out. Ignoring warning properly maintained?” said agnostic tools. All these work- enthusiasm for just a moment to answer this lights can lead to unnecessary Ranft. shops are Labour Relations question: When last has your car been ser- damage to serviceable parts. He also advised booking Act compliant and registered viced? If it has been within the last six months 5. Never skip a service. a service now if you need to with MIBCO. MIWA accredited that’s good, but if it’s been a year or more, Your mechanic can pick up with an accredited workshop. workshops are also required that’s not so good. small defects before they “Cheap may sound appeal- to deliver to a standard of “Regular servicing is not optional,” said become major problems. Ser- ing, but there is good reason excellence and off er recourse the Motor Industry Workshop Association vices often require specialised why it will cost you more to should the customer not be (MIWA), which is an affi liate of the Retail tools most people don’t have have your car serviced at satisfi ed,” he concluded. Motor Industry Organisation. “Just like neglecting your own health by not seeing a dentist regularly or a doctor when you know something is not right, neglecting to service your car regularly can also have costly consequences – even dire, in some cases,” said MIWA chairperson Dewald Ranft. According to him, car problems are often hidden and don’t deter your ability to drive from A to B, which is why so many people think their car is fi ne - no rattles, bumps, Motor Industry Workshop Association shakes or explosions, no problem, right? (MIWA) chairperson Dewald Ranft. Wrong. You could have hidden engine dam- age, despite being able to start your car and getting where you want to be. Just because you Five things to think about if your car can’t see or feel the problem doesn’t mean it hasn’t been serviced in a while: isn’t there. He added that the time to think about the 1. Insurance companies pay for damage, not health of your car is not the day before you’re maintenance. going on holiday. 2. “Backyard” mechanics can actually cause “If your car hasn’t had a qualifi ed mechanic more damage. Always use an accredited under its bonnet in a long while all kinds of MIWA workshop you can trust. problems could be lurking in the engine and 3. Know how to check the fl uid levels of your elsewhere.” car and do so regularly. This is the most basic These could range from minor to major, like thing a car owner needs to commit to if they a loose fan belt or no oil in the car to wheel want to look after their car properly. alignment or chassis damage. 4. Take notice of your engine and warning 14 Southern Courier Classifieds 1 December, 2020 1 December, 2020 Sport Southern Courier 15 Malajika makes it to the elite trials Miranda Malajika will have his shot during the national elite boxing trials in December. He is a member of the South Hills Boxing Club and the club is proud that he had been selected to participate in the South African National Boxing Organisation (Sanabo) National Elite Trials. Nineteen-year-old Malajika is the reigning 2020 South African Champion in the 52kg division. In 2019 he was voted Best Youth Boxer in Mauritius and was nominated as Miranda Malajika and his coach at the South Hills Boxing Sportsman of the Year at Club, Lyle Fortoen. The duo will be looking at successful the Gauteng Sports Awards, national elite boxing trials. receiving a third place. The trials are scheduled to Olympic squad. to train during tough take place from December Head coach at the circumstances.” 12 to 15 in Dundee, South Hills Boxing Club Fortoen urged business KwaZulu-Natal. Malajika Lyle Fortoen said, “I am owners and community will represent the Gauteng confi dent that Miranda has members to support Boxing Organisation what it takes to be a part of Malajika on his journey by (GABO) at the trials, which the Olympic Squad as he is contacting him on 074 124 aims to determine the 2021 disciplined and he continued 5952. Friendly tournaments unite Johannesburg South youth The South African Roller Lianne Mauricio of SA COURIER they wanted to Hockey Federation and Roller Hockey Federation reach out to everyone and Uniao Portuguese Club said the friendly tournament familiarise people to the hosted a sports day and was hosted amid the sport sport. brought together the youth being affected by the “We thought of having an of Johannesburg South on pandemic. open day today after being November 21. “The year has been a bit inactive for months on The event held at of a disaster and the youth end, in order to de-rust our Turffontein featured soccer in the South have not had wheels. This was a fun way and roller hockey matches much opportunity to play, of letting everyone know which were played all day especially in organised we are still around. We and included a variety of sport. We are hoping that had five categories taking Gauteng clubs which also by showcasing the sport we part and this was a good attended. can encourage more of the turnout,” he said. They also opened youth in the South to play For roller hockey scores, the indoor arena to a sport,” she said. infants’ Lions secured 5 free skating session for She also encouraged and Tigers got 3, juveniles’ everyone with a pair of youngsters to sign up Lions 11 and Tigers 13, skates to join in on the fun. for roller hockey, which while seniors’ Lions 5 and There was plenty of according to Mauricio is a Tigers 7. activity both inside the little known sport in South Junior teams also went arena and outside on the Africa. head-on with Tigers outdoor soccer pitch while Jocks Coimbra, president securing a 6 win against strict Covid-19 protocols of the SA Roller Hockey Lions with 3, and seniors’ were observed. Federation, told the Tigers 7 with Lions 5.

Scan for video One of the senior teams that participated on the day. SOUTHERN COURIER

1 December, 2020 Tel: 011 724 7000 Free Celebrating 50 years of absolute Gilmore glory Faith has been one of Anton Gilmore’s biggest matched against Neill SwSwain, Commonwealth assets in life. champion, but Gilmore ooutclassed him and was He is a great believerr in what he has nominated for fi ght of the year. received and has phasedd it out in his life to Gilmore then ggotot his bibig break in 1996 to be the stepping stone fromrom where he inspirinspireded fi ght John Lowey in PennPennsylvania. Lowey pulls those around him. out of the fi ght at the last minute and a 10-day He received a wonderfulerful talent in boxing, replacement, Max GomeGomes, the best he ever both as boxer and trainer,er, to fulfi l his dreams faced, stestepsps uup.p. He boastboasted 246 amateur fi ghts of becoming the personn he is today. and a brilliant counter pupuncher. He schools Gilmore, from Box Offi ce at the Southern Gilmore, who was brave, but unprepared Suburbs Recreation Centre,entre, who is one of the against his nemesis, a smsmaller fi ghter. most recognised sport persons in the South “In my next two fi gghts that I won I went and the world of boxingg in South Africa, has from earning quiquite a lot for the world turned 50 on Novemberer 28. title to about nothing.n I hung up my Champ in the makingg gloves after the Matiti fi ght,” said “It is what you make off life and not what Gilmore. life makes of you,” is often the expression In the meantime,m his trainer, that Gilmore uses to inspirespire friends, Smith, waswa killed outside his family and most of all his boxing house in Kibler Park. Jimmy family. Muir becamebe his new coach Apart from being a champion and theythe were off ered a fi ght boxer, he has producedd manmanyy againstagains Cassius Baloyi. champions in the amateureur “No training for seven and professional ranks aandnd monthsmon and 8kg to lose, always has a “work-in-- the fi ght was on and I had process” champion to fi ght the legendary boxer in his stable. Baloyi.Ba But where did his “On fi ght day I did 10 life start and how roundsrou of pads before did the 50 years of the fi ght started. I always Gilmore unfold? liked to be super warm Ewart James and Agnesnes before anya fi ght starts. Mary Gilmore welcomedmed “After a fewfe rounds during the their son, Anton, into thehe fi ght, I sensed Cassius’sC legs were world in Hillbrow Hospitalpital tired, but he pepersevered through his on November 28, 1970,0, at 6am. trainer, Nick DuDurandt, who motivated The family lived in Bellevuellevue East, him from the cocorner. In the 10th I Johannesburg. Agnes couldould not look dropped the bombomb. A left hook that after him, so Linda (hiss sister) stepped in to Scan for video took Cassius dodown. take care of him. Gilmore and his sister were Anton Gilmore celebrates his 50th birthday in great fashion. With him is Ricardo Malajika, his young and “But Cassius won the fi ght and adopted by Ken and Soulie Nordin. They also up-and-coming champion. Malajika will be taking over the gymnasium at Suburbs. Photo: Annette van I accepted the defeat. The fi rst fi ght adopted two other children later in life. Schalkwyk between two South Africans for the In 1982 Linda met Joe Fernandes and world title ended in controversy. I got married. Less than a month later, Linda his coach and guide in life. With mentors like titles and three South African championship moved on and was promised more title applied to adopt her brother. Fernandes and Smith in his life he couldn’t go titles. Fernandes was amazed by how a naughty fi ghts. As they were cancelled I decided to call Gilmore received his schooling at St wrong. Fernandes ensured he attended every boy could reform through boxing. it a day.” Martin’s, where he had many sporting boxing session. Six months later, Gilmore had He went to the police for national service and Passion for community opportunities and in matric he received his fi rst fi ght against Nel from Cottesloe. became police college champion, Springbok Gilmore and Fernandes started a garage paint university exemption. During his school years, “Fighting is heart-wrenching and you are on trails champion, SA champion, Two Thirds business and developed it into a three-shop he joined Southern Suburbs Boxing Club your own in the ring,” said Gilmore. Trials champ and then SA Open champ again. business in Turff ontein. which formed a basis for him in his amateur A future as a boxer He defended his title successfully and in 15 “After three years I sold my shares and boxing days. From there on the only way for Gilmore was fi ghts in one year he only had one loss, with 10 became a trainer at the Box Offi ce.” Richard Smith was destined to become forward. He achieved fi ve Southern Transvaal KOs. He met his wife, Karen, and Tyla was born At 20 years of age he turned professional. in 2003. Aidan, his son, was born in 2007 with Rodney Berman became his promoter. He a disease called tuberous sclerosis. recorded fi ve wins and in his sixth fi ght against Gilmore, as a trainer, has over the years Harold Wales, he was sent to the canvas twice. produced many amateur and professional The judges called the fi ght a draw as he fought champions. His ventures over the years also his way back from going down in the second include Fight for Insight. round of the fi ght. He fought Wilson Dockerty During the pandemic, he cleaned the streets in his ninth fi ght, who was the European of the South, racking up 1 500 man-hours champion and Scottish champ for six years, rehabilitating the streets. They worked with and he went on to win the fi ght. The next was Jeff and Marie Ellis, and the legendary Eric the silver medalist at the Olympics and Irish and Paulina Houniet, who selfl essly supported Champ Conn McMullan and he made no and worked with them in Walking Tall with scruples, winning it as well. Pride. They provided food for 25 000 people In his 19th fi ght, Gilmore took on Tony over three years with Walking Tall with Pride. Wehbee, The Australian featherweight The boy from a troubled background champion and World Boxing Federation junior became a man through boxing and serving featherweight world champion. A boxing lesson other people to the best of his ability. was delivered as none by Gilmore. After that he “I can only say it was because the people Anton Gilmore (left) and Marvin Hagler (middle) at the Box Offi ce with some supporters and fought David Africa, the Free State champion of the South gave me a chance to become friends. and won with a second-round KO. He was then something.”