Friday, September 4, 2020

Primrose New normal at Poor Youth Desk schools welcomed services bridges the gap by learners, from funeral between SAPS teachers home adds NEWS and youth and to mother’s SCHOOLS

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Summer season is characterised with high water demand and with dwindling dam levels looming, City of Ekurhuleni released a statement reminding residents of the importance of saving water. Spokesperson of CoE Themba Gadebe said Rand Water (RW), the suppliers of water in Ekurhuleni, have communicated plans to curb water demand from August The GoLocal support team (back, from left): Pastor Moses Lepele, Deon Bester, Oliver Health and Nico Kouta. until January 2021. Front: Rickey de Beer, Sibusiso Sulo, Kagiso Mokwena and Jery Lopelo. INSET: Ward 42 PR councillor Rickey “Various stages and de Beer with Mark Fish, who graced the launch with his presence at a private house in Germiston, recently. Fish levels of restrictions will is a former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates defender. be imposed on the bulk supply meters of RW, in agreement with the municipal customers,” read a letter from the Rand Water addressed to the City. Fish Foundation backs Overall reduction Gadebe said according to the letter, RW intends to have water consumption staying within the licence target level and that means the GoLocalProject an overall reduction of eight per cent by municipalities. Rickey de Beer, who has been a vulnerable and hard hit by the that will include Wi-Fi, EDC and with community leaders to ensure “Customers are PR councillor in Ward 42 since Covid-19 pandemic. food programmes. that the appropriate solutions are encouraged to do everything 2016, launched the GoLocalProject “Millions of people have lost He added that they will require applied in the communities. Under in their power to save water recently. their jobs and the unemployment about R10-million and have started the mentorship of our professional at this time. It is aimed at alleviating poverty rate has sky rocketed. Our fi rst fund-raising. team, the project is monitored to Such actions include in communities, as well as priority during lockdown has He highlighted that the reduce risk and overspending,” de ensuring that no water goes empowering individuals through been to provide relief to those GoLocalProject facilities will Beer said. to waste and that eff orts to skills development. without food and living in diffi cult sustainably capacitate 200 000 The founder of the project reuse water are applied.” The project was launched under conditions by giving them food people per year and prepare said the pilot project is intended Gadebe urged customers the auspices of the Mark Fish parcels. Africa for the Fourth Industrial to support communities such as to make plans to harvest Foundation and roped in a number “We established a network Revolution through free education, Reiger Park and Ramaphosa, and rainwater. of partnerships. of feeding centres because sport, agriculture, skills transfer, communities in the Germiston area. “This water may be used At the launch, de Beer gave an GoLocalProject believes you can’t formal trading and technology. Anyone who is willing to donate for all other household overview of what the project will educate someone on an empty “Benefi ciaries will be educated to the sustainability of the project needs except for drinking entail. stomach,” he said. and fed for free on any of our or to fi nd out more information and cooking,” said the City According to de Beer, they De Beer said their main goal courses and anybody who needs may contact de Beer on 079 633 spokesperson. had already started giving out is to build 100 sustainable help will qualify. 3929 or visit their website, www. 50 000 meals per month to those community centres across Gauteng “We have started engaging GoLocalProject.co.za

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FRGTHS14026 GERMISTON_7x8.indd 1 2020/08/27 16:34 2 NEWS Germiston City News Friday, September 4, 2020 Primrose youth desk bridges gap between SAPS and youth Primrose Police Station youth desk who need the help,” Chantel said. settlements,” said Chantel. public relations offi cer Chantel Primrose youth desk hosts several “Creating the platform for the Bergman is passionate about helping activities in the area and encourages youth to be able to communicate with her community. It is one of the reasons people to support these initiatives. a police has made a big diff erence. she joined the group. “We do door-to-door awarenesses on The youth, with the help of the youth “As the youth, we are often reluctant diff erent topics. We share safety tips desk, can easily communicate with to be involved in community issues, and crime activities. We also conduct police and no longer be scared to come but my passion lies in helping people. school talks and searches,” said forward and lay their complaints,” said Young people always feel volunteering Chantel. Chantel. does not benefi t anyone, but it depends She said the community they She said when the youth come in and on where you decide to focus your serve has a number of challenges lay a complaint or indicate they need volunteering eff orts. I know I can make like poverty and unemployment and counselling the youth desk refers them a real diff erence in the lives of those the youth desk aims to assist where to the victim empowerment centre. possible. For those interested in helping the “We collect clothes and other items youth and want to volunteer can visit Primrose Police Station’s youth desk the community might need and we the Primrose Police Station at 27 public relations offi cer, Chantel Bergman. give to those in need in informal Poppy Road in Primrose.

MEET YOUR WARD COUNCILLOR NEWS BRIEFS Child Welfare Know your ward councillor: de Beer Germiston to meet The board of management of Child Welfare Germiston invites members of talks about serving her community the community to join its AGM. This year’s AGM will be the fi rst in Ward 39 Clr Alta de Beer is passionate about the society’s 108 years that will be held serving the community. online. A project manager by profession, she The AGM will be hosted via Zoom on said her 24 years’ experience of working September 19 from 10am to 11.30am. with communities made her realise what Child Welfare Germiston will be communities need in terms of service delivery. refl ecting on the past fi nancial year’s Ward 39 includes Parkhill Gardens, activities and will be reporting to the Lambton, a portion of Delville, Hazel Park, community on its successes and the Mimosa Park, Denlee, Estera, Elsburg, strategies for the year to come. Dinwiddie and Wadeville. Anyone who is interested to join the “I became a ward councillor after I realised meeting can visit the welfare’s website, I could no longer sit on the sidelines and see www.childwelfaregermiston.org.za, to how corruption compromised people’s lives register. and welfare because money and resources are For more information, send an email to not directed to uplifting our communities. [email protected] “As a parent, I have an obligation to ensure my children and their grandchildren can enjoy the resources of our beautiful country,” said de Info needed to assist Beer. court proceedings She believes her leadership qualities can Member of Parliament Michele Clarke and Ward 39 Clr Alta de Beer. bring about change. Germiston Child Welfare urged the “I am a compassionate person. I can deadlines has contributed to my abilities to “I will continue to hold the mayor and community to come forward if they have keep a cool head under pressure and I am off er practical solutions to service delivery mayoral committee responsible until a clear information that can assist with children’s a good listener supported by my ability to issues. plan with timelines and committed budget court proceedings. solve problems. I believe my background “I can be fearless to get to the end goal, but is presented to the community of Ward Barbara Bouwer from Child Welfare of managing complex projects with tight in a caring way,” said de Beer. 39, especially to the business owners and said the society is looking for the parents She said the key issues her ward faces stakeholders in Wadeville. of the following children: are failing infrastructure, continuous “Millions of rands are lost in productivity, • Okuhlekodwa Duma (pseudonym), service interruptions, illegal dumping and leading to job losses that have a direct impact female, and estimated date of birth April the condition of the parks, open areas and on the economy and the community of the 4, 2020. The child was found on April 13 wetlands. ward,” said de Beer. at Makausi informal settlement.

L268429GC35 “This all adds up to a community that has She is working on getting the community • Petronetia Noszipho Bukhosini been deprived of functional service delivery, involved in reporting service delivery issues. (mother) and Lwazi Mncube (father) of infrastructure maintenance and infrastructure Contact de Beer on 082 777 1406 or at Alondwe Lifeziwe Bukhosini, male, and upgrades,” said de Beer. [email protected] date of birth May 11, 2020. She said the past year, there were regular Parents are urged to contact Thubelihle power outages which has created headaches Go online to read the full article. Myeni on 011 825 3655. and uncertainty for both residents and business www.germistoncitynews.co.za owners in the ward. SAVF to meet The SAVF Sonkruin will host a virtual Man arrested for AGM at 11am on September 29. domestic violence For more information, contact 010 777 0180 or Ann van Biljon at sonkruin. Primrose SAPS arrested a 43-year-old man for [email protected] or Adri du Toit at domestic violence on August 22. [email protected] The complainant told police she was sleeping with her fi ve-year-old daughter when she heard a knock at the door. Suspect arrested for Primrose SAPS spokesperson Sgt Styles possession of drugs Maome said the man had told the woman he needed to speak to her. Primrose SAPS arrested a suspect (45) for “She then opened the door and her boyfriend possession of drugs in Makause informal was with two people, one being a woman. Her settlement on August 23. boyfriend introduced the woman as his second “While patrolling the area, offi cers wife. The woman requested the three people to noticed a man walking around, holding a leave and the boyfriend became angry. syringe in his hand,” said Primrose SAPS “He assulted her and when she started spokesperson Sgt Style Maome. bleeding, the second woman started screaming Police offi cers stopped him and requested at him to leave her alone. He went to the car to search him. and returned with a sharp object and tried to They found a plastic container with a stab the woman,” said Maome. white substance believed to be drugs. When The man’s friend intervened and the woman they asked the suspect, he confi rmed that it managed to run away. She went to the police was nyaope. station and reported the matter to the police. He was arrested and detained at Primrose “The police arrested the suspect. He was Police Station. detained at Primrose Police Station.” Friday, September 4, 2020 Germiston City News SCHOOLS ARE BACK 3

Schools reopened on August 24 and learners from the School of Achievement in Germiston shared their opinions about the ‘new normal’ and the rules of learning Dominique Dardoso Caleb Bezuidenhout Anita Boshoff Chidinma Oneyama Logan Coetzee at school. Grade 12: “All these Grade One: “It is nice and I Grade 10: “The ‘new normal’ Grade Six: “It is a little Grade Five: “I don’t like this measures are to keep us like wearing a mask.” does sound intense from a confusing. We don’t move corona thing. The mask is safe, and that makes it learner’s perspective, but around as much and I don’t irritating, as I fi nd it diffi cult easier to accept our ‘new there is always a positive see my friends as often.” to breathe.” normal’. I have to remember side to a negative situation.” the ‘new normal’ is to grab your bag, keys, wallet and a YOUR CHANCE TO SPEAK UP! mask.” Learners adapt well to ‘new normal’ school Many South African protocol. take place. We are positive learners bravely “Sanitisers, that the year will end well returned to school on scanners, soap, and and we are doing everything August 24. masks were available possible for all role-players School of to all in the school to be safe and successful. Achievement’s environment and the “Teachers had no choice principal Tinus du PPEs were utilised but to adjust to the best Preez said the return and placed all over the of their ability, to the of learners was school’s premises.” benefi t of the children and successful. He said playgrounds education in general. It is “Our grades have and classrooms always diffi cult to change returned on a staggered A School of Achievement educator wearing were adjusted and old habits. The educators at basis to adhere to the a superhero attire cheerfully welcomes rearranged to adhere the School of Achievement requirement of 50 per learners back to school. to the new policy. are coping well with the cent capacity. To assist “Markings new normal and are making learners with remote and circles were the best of the situation. learning, we upload work Social distancing painted on the walkways to “Teachers received onto our website.” indicate social distancing. continuous training via He added the school also Fourie explained learners Tuck shop rules were the same mediums as the #SchoolsIsOpen arranged a drive-through have adapted well with the adjusted to ensure a safe learners,” said Fourie. on alternate Saturdays for three basic rules of containing environment.” parents to collect personalised Covid-19, which are mask- Fourie added they are Parents’ support First day back for primary school learners at School of packs of schoolwork for each wearing, social distancing and fortunate to have two Achievement. learner. regular hand sanitising. qualifi ed nurses at the “It is important for “Parents also make use of “Learners are in general school. parents to emphasise PPEs and the supplying of all children, we will do the drive-through to submit social beings and fi nd the “They are both actively to their children the items to help our families everything possible within homework for assessment social distancing of 1.5 to involved in the Covid-19 importance of adhering to in need. During this time, our ability to keep the for learners who are still at 3m diffi cult to adjust to. protocol. They are also the basic rules and protocol we found that more children school community safe. home.” With continuous practising involved in the dispensing as stipulated in the rules,” and families experienced Parents also have the choice Deputy principal Paul and reminders, they do get it of medication to our said Fourie. social diffi culties. to apply for homeschooling Fourie said there are 731 right.” learners and looking after “The community plays a “While the school cannot and lockdown learning,” enrolled learners at the school The deputy principal’s clear the medical well-being of vital role in the donation of guarantee the safety of said Fourie. who attend school on alternate rules were communicated to learners and staff .” days. parents and learners using “Approximately 300 various communication The ‘new normal’ Learners dress up as their heroes learners are currently back platforms. at school daily. We have six “When the learners According to Fourie, the Superpowers, magic and fun were grades back. In the secondary returned, all educators, School of Achievement the theme of the day on August 21 school, we have Grades 10 support staff , administrative generally focuses on the at Bowen International School in to 12 and in the primary staff and general workers academic completion of the Germiston as learners and teachers school, we have Grades One knew what to do, and they curriculum. celebrated character day. to Seven.” all adhered to the Covid-19 “No extramural activities Principal Nadia Gaff oor said their school has been open since the fi rst week of July and no cases of We would like to hear your opinion, send your letters to: germistoncitynews@caxton. co.za. A Pseudonym may be used for publication but the writer’s actual name must be Covid-19 have been reported. LEARNERS’ provided in full along with a contact number. Letters not refl ecting these detail will not “The fun day was to celebrate our be published. To-the-point letters are appreciated. The Editor reserves the right to little superheroes for abiding to the shorten and edit letters. Covid-19 rules and wearing their LETTERS masks at school. We wanted to make the children feel special by dressing Spiderman makes an up as their favourite superhero.” A colourful cowboy at the Measures are there to keep us safe appearance at Bowen Teachers also celebrated Women’s Bowen International fun International. Day. day. Editor - The Covid-19 going to be the same. break and even when we are measures are there to keep us I guess I knew in the back being taken to the bathrooms safe. of my mind things were going by a member of the youth The thought of returning to to be diff erent, but actually brigade to make sure we school was exciting. being back felt surreal. follow the rules. Getting to see my friends Every morning we must All these measures are again and to get my matric check in by completing a there to keep us safe, and that year back on track. questionnaire, sanitise and makes it easier to accept our The day had fi nally arrived. have our temperatures taken. ‘new normal’. As I walked through the We are always keeping a School of Achievement school doors, it was diff erent social distance when walking learner and I knew things were not to class, sitting in class, at Dominique Dardoso Welcome to the ‘new normal’ Editor - My name is Anita new era. a sudden rush of anxiety Boshoff , a Grade 10 learner Thinking back to March, when our temperature is from a loving environment all of us as learners were taken each morning, having known as School of able to walk out of our front to maintain social distancing Achievement. The last time door every morning without no matter the circumstances, I can remember being in a having to worry whether or and no longer comforting a ‘normal’ situation feels as not we had a piece of material friend with a hug. Yes, it is a though it was ages ago. shaped to fi t our face, crafted challenging time but through More specifi cally, the last by a humble soul for our it we can learn gratitude, have time we were in a ‘normal’ protection, or what you may more knowledge and respect. situation was in March and know as a mask. A glimpse Welcome to the ‘new a lot has changed since then, into the new normal era, normal’. it is almost as if we are in a being a learner now includes Anita Boshoff 4 COMMUNITY Germiston City News Friday, September 4, 2020 Gender equality tops list for city manager

Fanie Mthupha see that females were never taken themselves to be considered for called to congratulate her. Technicon Witwatersrand – 1995 seriously. The highest we could go is senior positions. Today, we are in “It was a surprise, but a lot of • Diploma in primary heath care Empowering women is one of the the HOD position,” she said. the company of women with MBAs, positive things have happened in service management programme – Ekurhuleni city manager’s passions Emancipation project honours and BTech degrees, and the metro, such as the state-of-the- Wits Business School – 1997 in life. Mashazi discovered that senior diplomas. art clinics in the health department, • MCur Master in nursing science As the fi rst woman appointed as positions in some departments were “Two years ago, I made an improving the TB cure rate, – RAU – 1998 the city’s municipal manager she still dominantly occupied by men, undertaking to have more female improving the programmes with the • DLitt et Phil (nursing science) – has made it her mission to tackle so a few months after becoming the HODs in the metro, and indeed the HIV and Aids portfolio, and also Unisa – 2002 gender imbalance within the metro. city manager she started the Women council has duly obliged. Currently, working hard as a COO. I’m quite • National certifi cate in municipal In a recent interview with GCN, Emancipation Project. nine of the 23 HODs are female, grateful and excited.” fi nancial management – LGSETA Dr Imogen Mashazi indicated she The project is designed to help making this 45 per cent.” Family – 2015. is a strong advocate of laws and women within the metro prosper The city manager is confi ddentent ThThee ccityity manager iiss marrmarriedied ttoo programmes that promote women’s academically and career-wise. CoE will make more progressss within an attorney and businessman and emancipation, in the public sector in “I started with the EMPD and the fi ve-year term. She voweded that hhasas three children. SShehe describes particular. DEMS, as they were identifi ed as the even after her term as a city mmanageranager hherer family and her team at work as She shared her long road to departments most aff ected by gender has come to an end that she wwillill ssupportiveupportive structures. transforming the city through a inequality,” she explained. continue advocating for equality.ality. Educational backgrounbackgroundd programmatic reform process She said the project bore results Mashazi hopes her successorsor will • Diploma in general nursing into a better metro that is free of and great strides were made in be a woman. – UUnisanisa – 19819855 gender bias in workers’ areas of tackling gender bias to improve the “We have moved swiftly too • Diploma in midwifery – employment on issues such as hiring lives of women and to place them on meet the national target of 500 pperer UUnisanisa – 19819866 and promotion. a better footing within the metro. cent women representation inn • BCur (nursing science) – Soweto-born and bred Mashazi “Things have changed in the senior positions, both politicallyally UUnisanisa – 19919922 has been with the metro since its last four years. Now I can proudly and administratively. Our mayoralayoral • Diploma in nursing inception two decades ago. report that we have appointed and committee is 50 per cent female,male, administration – UUnisanisa – She started as a nursing sister promoted a lot of women into senior with the speaker of council 19919955 in Soweto before moving to CoE, positions. and the chair of chairs being • CCertifiertifi cate where she worked as an operational “We have seen great progress in female as well. iinn inindustrialdustrial staff member and headed up promotions in the EMPD with a Awards audiometaudiometryry – the metro’s Health and Social number of women occupying senior Mashazi’s hard work has Development Department. positions, such as deputy director, not gone unnoticed. She then moved up the ladder to chief superintendent, superintendents She recently received become the second female chief and inspectors. the Top Empowerment operating offi cer before being “Meanwhile, more than 400 Award in the award’s public appointed the fi rst municipal women were absorbed as traffi c sector category for going manager in 2016, taking over from wardens. above and beyond her duty too Khaya Ngema. “In the area of disaster support employees, her decisivesive Given the slow progress towards management, we have two role in accelerating progress gender equality in the workplace, new female divisional heads. toward parity in the workplacece including government institutions, Furthermore, women are dominating and her role in ensuring excellenceellence Mashazi undertook remedial action the space with a fi gure of 110 in performance and delivery in the to change the then status quo. females compared to the 63 male public sector. “As women, we were sidelined. counterparts. Mashazi said the award was a Ekurhuleni city manager Dr Imogen Mashazi’s offi ce is committed to I’m the fi rst female city manager “A number of women have surprise as she was not aware she changing gender imbalances in departments which have favoured men. in this metro, so you can clearly prioritised their studies to enable had been nominated until someone Photo: Fanie Mthupha. Friday, September 4, 2020 Germiston City News EXCLUSIVE 5 Federation’s objectives apply to all, says FFSA

The Funeral Federation of South Africa (FFSA) is an umbrella body consisting of nine funeral associations, including the South African Christopher Funeral Practitioners’ Association of which Doves is a member. Bayman. In a reply sent to the GCN the federation states that Doves as part of Safpa, forms part of the FFSA and should subscribe to what it stands for. The federation’s objectives are: • To represent the funeral profession within the area of operation. Thezi Mabuza • To raise and maintain the highest levels of service. Poor service from • To ensure ethics, hygiene and integrity in the said consumers can lodge a funeral profession. complaint with • To serve as the offi cial body representing the the NCC where Doves adds to funeral profession in the area of jurisdiction the service and to represent them on any matter provided by a aff ecting the profession. funeral home does • To promote, protect and defend not meet the the interests and integrity of the standard in section 54 funeral profession and oppose of the CPA by sending any measures which directly it to [email protected]. or indirectly impede or MOTHER'S hinder the progress za or PO Box 36628, Menlo Park, 0102; or hand deliver it and/or commercial to 1 Dr Lategan Road, development of the Block C, SABS Campus, profession. Groenkloof, Pretoria. GRIEF As the world fi nds itself fi ghting a pandemic and countries worldwide release their respective death statistics The Funeral Industry Re- Industry formed Association (Fira) on a daily basis, a Pomona mother’s recent experience with Doves calls for a spotlight on the funeral industry. has in recent years been vocal about the need for an needs an right-hand thumbprint and obtain guidance on “I carefully selected his outfi t for him. It was ombudsman in the industry. Marietta Lombard further requirements. his favourite. It included shorts, a T-shirt, a “The lack of regulation leads ombud Ann Bayman lost her son, “On May 18, Ann took a favourite outfi t to soft jacket, clean underwear and a new pair to exploitation of consumers,” Christopher, on May 14. Doves for Chris to be changed into as he was of shoes that had only been worn twice. After said Fira executive chairperson She said her experience with Doves still wearing the clothes he had on in hospital I selected his outfi t I donated all his clothing Johan Rousseau. funeral providers in the days after his at the time of his death,” Carol said. to charity as that is what Chris wanted,” Ann A draft document released in death caused her added trauma. Ann also requested that a letter of said. August 2016 proposed an industry “I do not want other families to go memories be placed in his coffi n, which was Carol said they were advised to bring code of conduct and ombudsman through this,” said Ann who added that to be a dark-coloured coffi n. Ann was told the another set of clothing and as Christopher’s scheme for the funeral industry. her plight was not just a service delivery clothes and letter will be transported to the clothing had already been donated, the two The draft document was compiled complaint, but an attempt to prevent added Boksburg branch, where Christopher’s body women had no choice but to rush to clothing by Fira and was tabled before the trauma for other mourners in future. was by that time. According to Carol, Doves shops, during lockdown, to buy new clothing National Consumer Commission Her experiences would reveal that, in the failed to notify Ann directly of the cremation and shoes. “These were not his clothes and (NCC). The proposal was rejected, event of a consumer complaint against any date and she learnt from Carol that her son’s no longer his favourite,” said Ann. leaving the industry without a code of funeral service provider, South Africans have cremation date was scheduled for May 28. “The emotional and sentimental moment conduct. “There isn’t an ombudsman no funeral industry ombudsman to turn to Carol said they were initially told they had been stolen and can never be replaced,” nor regulator of funeral parlours and as and that no industry code of conduct holds could attend a last viewing. “They then called stated Carol who complimented Doves a result, funeral homes are neglected,” those handling the remains of a loved one to back to say we couldn’t arrange a viewing. Boksburg for the care shown on the day of he said. account. We were also told we couldn’t attend the the last viewing. The NCC’s acting commissioner, “Chris was the type of person to speak out cremation, as this was not requested in the “A caring Robert met us in Boksburg. He Thezi Mabuza, commented that against poor service. He felt strongly about beginning of the arrangements. We were made sure Chris looked casual, neat and tidy. the NCC received the proposal and taking responsibility for one’s actions. He not asked if this was something we want to We spent a few minutes with Chris to say followed the process outlined in section left a deep footprint with those he crossed consider,” said Carol. goodbye. This is the way the fi nal viewing 82 of the Consumer Protection Act paths with. This is why I am pursuing my “I decided to call the Boksburg branch should have been rather than the abrupt (CPA). concerns about the poor service rendered by and ask if a viewing would be possible. realisation of things gone wrong the days “The NCC met with representatives Doves, especially as we are in the middle of a Surprisingly, I was told we could as long as before that,” Carol said. of various funeral associations and pandemic,” Ann told GCN. not too many people attended.” Carol was notifi ed on June 2 that the ashes individual funeral service providers. A letter addressed to Doves management On arrival at the Boksburg branch where were ready for collection and Carol and Ann Those present raised concerns that Fira detailing incidents of poor communication, Chris was, both women were met by the collected the ashes together the following day. doesn’t represent them. A scheme must contradicting information and a lack of cluster manager, who took them to view “Our fi nal disappointment came when be voluntarily established by persons guidance on cremation processes was sent to Chris. I picked up the box to fi nd that it was not conducting business within an industry. GCN by family friend Carol Simpson. Last viewing sealed properly at the bottom and a trail of In the case of Fira, all other funeral The letter also raised questions about a set “Imagine a mother who lost her son waiting ashes were left on the seat of our car,” Carol associations and individual service of clothing and shoes, selected by Ann for her to say goodbye and see him for the last said. providers, apart from members of Fira, son, that had gone missing. time, in his favourite outfi t, with the letter of In her written plea to Doves, Carol stated were not willing to join Fira and did not “While I might not understand the full memories she had written lying on his chest. she hopes to prevent other families from recognise Fira’s authority. impact of Covid-19 and lockdown on the “This was not Ann’s experience. Chris was experiencing additional trauma when they “The proposed ombudsman funeral industry, I do believe at a time when still in the clothes he had on in the hospital. are at their most vulnerable. She inquired scheme was rejected by role players a family is grieving we would be given more Ann’s letter was lying on his chest. Ann about Doves’ internal company policies in the industry and not the NCC,” said clarity from the industry professionals,” Carol started to sob, soulful sobs from deep within, and procedures, and asked them to make Mabuza. stated. Due to no clear guidance from the and asked what had happened to his clothes. processes clear and review them if necessary. “The absence of an ombud does branch on the day of Christopher’s death, “Another disturbing matter was that Chris “This is a time when ethical business not prevent the NCC from dealing with Ann visited the Kempton Park branch on May was in a light-brown coffi n with dark edges. should trump any and all business processes consumer complaints as and when they 15 to obtain clarity on the processes, inquire The coffi n selected in Kempton Park was dark to ensure respect to the customer,” Carol are lodged,” said Mabuza. about the costs, request a copy of her son’s in colour,” Carol said. said.

No response from Doves GCN made several attempts to as to Samantha Davey, Doves branch manager Donivon reputation on assisting, coaching association declares. obtain comment from Doves. regional franchise manager for Esterhuizen who, although sent and supporting inexperienced, The association stated it was The inquiry requested Doves Gauteng Central, on July 15. comment on behalf of Doves, existing and aspiring funeral unable to share its code of ethics to comment on the various The Kempton Park branch recalled the comment by the undertakers and its owners with a non-member of Safpa. concerns raised by Ann Bayman, manager stated Davey will deal morning of August 12, the fi nal towards well-functioning Commenting on complaints her request to the funeral service with the inquiry. date for comment. businesses being part of Safpa,” against Safpa members, Safpa to review company policies At the request of Davey and The recall was confi rmed the association's website states. deputy president Ndabe Ngcobo and procedures to improve Bayman, GCN attended a Zoom by Davey and despite an “We work hard within the said an aggrieved party can service delivery and whether meeting on July 24 with Davey, undertaking that comment will be profession to promote best lodge a formal complaint with the Doves adheres to a code of Bayman, Carol Simpson and provided, none was received at practice and protect the interests secretariat of the association. conduct and, if so, provide a Bayman's brother, Alan Mallinick. the time of going to print. of our members and their “The matter will be dealt with copy of its code. Doves was Davey undertook to provide local communities. Along with internally, giving all the involved also questioned whether it written comment to GCN in Safpa representing the views of our parties a fair hearing and our is a member of any industry response to Bayman's concerns. The South African Funeral members at a national and local disciplinary committee, led by the regulator. Follow-up emails were again Practitioners’ Association (Safpa) level, we also provide training deputy president,” said Ngcobo. The fi rst inquiry was sent to sent to Davey on July 29 and told GCN Doves is a member of and education programmes to He said complaints about the branch manager at Kempton August 5 and the inquiry was its association. ensure they continue to meet Safpa members can be sent to Park Doves on July 14, as well then referred to operational “The association has built its the highest of standards,” the [email protected] 6 COMMUNITY Germiston City News Friday, September 4, 2020 Hospital cleaning staff is appreciated Scan for video Since the pandemic started, have done despite fears of the frontline workers and public virus. servants have been working long “When cases come into the hours to ensure people are safe. hospital, you are the people who The public servants who are come to make sure the space most exposed are often cleaning is safe again,” Magoro told staff who are often forgotten workers. when frontline workers are The organiser of the acknowledged. appreciation ceremony, district Ekurhuleni district health quality assurance manager chief director Terrance Magoro Beatrice Peloagae, said it was visited Bertha Gxowa Hospital important to appreciate the The offi cial launch took place on August 24, commemorating the death of Uyinene Mrwetyana, a 19-year-old woman last week Tuesday to thank cleaners because she has seen who was raped and bludgeoned to death in August 2019. workers and show appreciation the dedication they put into their to the cleaning staff for their work. work. “I call them the fl ying squad “Cleaning is one of the most because of how diligently they Safe Space launches early important industries in the have worked. They ensured world. Cleaners work day and everyone who walked into the night to ensure the environments hospital is safe at all times.” we work in are clean and safe.” A trophy and certifi cate was warning system to fi ght GBV He applauded the Bertha presented to the team leaders by Gxowa team for the work they the chief director. Safe Space is an NPO that launched creation of holistic safe spaces in and bludgeoned to death in August an early warning system to detect one’s mind, home and society. 2019. GBV hot spots. The website can be used to access Safe Space understands women Safe Space was initiated to fi ght various resources in order to create and the LGBTIQA+ community GBV through social awareness these safe spaces, with updated are under threat because GBV is generated by user-based incident shelter databases, emergency contact prevalent across all races, ages, reporting. numbers, psychological resources, religions, cultures and or socio- Users can report GBV incidents, self-defence training, merchandise economic standings. including non-offi cial reportable and a live-user based reporting “This is why we have created the incidents, such as catcalling and mechanism. solution to equip women and the groping, or even the general safety As professionals who have worked LGBTIQA+ community with a tool of an area. with, and been survivors of GBV, to help ensure their safety, from These reports will be fed onto the founding directors Nakita Naee’lah Soweto to Sandton, Greenpoint to live map, which can be accessed by Dellwaria and Chloe Homer are Mitchell’s Plain. Safe Space is a tool other users. passionate about creating innovative, to be used nationwide,” the founders Safe Space can be accessed to proactive solutions to the GBV stated. gauge the safety of areas from the pandemic South Africa is facing. Contact Safe Space for more info live map on the website. The offi cial launch took place and how to donate or get involved Safe Space endeavours to on August 24, commemorating the via email ([email protected]), Team leaders Mpho Rambau, Koena Kganyago, Phumzile empower women and the death of Uyinene Mrwetyana, a Instagram (@Safespacersa) and Hlongwane and Julia Sebatane proudly holding their trophy. LGBTIQA+ community through the 19-year-old woman who was raped Facebook (@SafeSpaceRSA).

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September 4, 2020 @autodealersa @autodealersa Autodealersa Isuzu D-MAX three-litre TD X-Rider makes its debut In 2016, Isuzu introduced the D-MAX 3.0 TD Double Cab X-Rid- black running boards as standard diamond-cut alloy wheels; however, where the new variant features the X-Rider variants and has since seen er Automatic derivative. equipment on the exterior. 18-inch all-black alloy wheels are familiar four-cylinder, three-litre turbo the vehicle becoming a popular Furthermore, standard vehicle available as a no-cost option. diesel engine. choice in the LCV segment. The features features are bolstered by the black Owners can order their vehicles in Coupled to a six-speed automatic While the 2.5 HO diesel engines tailgate handle with a rearview cam- one of three colours - summit white, gearbox, the combination is capable remain a fi xture within the mod- The special edition X-Rider fea- era and a 3.5-ton towbar. switchblade silver or pull me over of producing 130kW and 380N.m of el line-up, Isuzu South Africa is tures black roof rails, a black sports The D-MAX 3.0 TD Double red. On the interior, occupants bene- torque. introducing a special edition, the bar with the red X-Rider logo and Cab comes standard with 18-inch fi t from an eight-inch AX2 radio with “The X-Rider nameplate, which a mumulti-functionlti function ccolourolour touchscreen.touchscreen. wwas fi rst introduced in South Africa Further matching the exterior theme aas a limited edition model in 2016, are ththee seats whwhichich are coverecoveredd in hhas been a great success for us. black partial leather with red stitcstitch-h- UUntil now, we have only off ered the ining.g. XX-Rider as a midrange vehicle avail- aable with the 100kW 2.5-litre engine. A new, bigger engine “Based on the popularity of the XX-Rider, we felt it would make sense The biggest to match this nameplate with our change comes un- mmost powerful engine while retaining dederr ththee bobonnetnnet tthe attributes which make the X-Rid- eer so popular. “The three-litre X-Rider has an imposing presence on the road, with a rugged and sporty look which sets it apart from regular D-MAX models,” said Dominic Rimmer, executive of technical services at Isuzu Motors South Africa.”

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The Festival of Motoring, presented by Wes- event, we are pleased to share that the South Bank, will return to the iconic Kyalami Grand African-born brand is going global and a Prix Circuit from August 26 to 29, 2021. launch in the United States is imminent. We Event organisers Messe Frankfurt South will provide details of the international shows Africa are supercharged for the fi fth edi- later this year,” said Maharaj. tion of the annual motoring celebration. all To view the new website visit www.safesti- participants. Show director, Judy Maharaj has valofmotoring.com applied a re-invention strategy for partici- For more information or to book your space pants, taking into consideration the realities at the 2021 Festival of Motoring presented by the industry is facing. WesBank, contact [email protected] “With 2021 being the 5th edition of the frankfurt.com M274276SCC33 10 CLASSIFIEDS Germiston City News Friday, September 4, 2020 Friday, September 4, 2020 Germiston City News SPORT 11

Martin Rohwer opened with a bogey-free seven-under-par 65 to lead the fi rst round of the African Bank Sunshine Tour Championship by a single stroke at Glendower Golf Club on Wednesday. Photo taken by Carl Fourie/Sunshine Tour. Rohwer takes the lead at Glendower The fi rst day of the African drove the ball well and hit Europe for a few Challenge Bank Sunshine Tour most of the fairways, so I Tour events and then the Championship at Glendower had a lot of birdie chances European Tour’s Qualifying Golf Club saw KwaZulu- out there.” School. I was also exempt Natal professional Martin Lyle Rowe was his nearest into the Alfred Dunhill Rohwer take the lead. challenger following at 66, Links Championship over Rohwer hit the top while young star Jayden there until that all changed,” of the leaderboard on Schaper opened with rounds said Rohwer. August 26 only a few days of 67. “Fortunately, my after fi nishing seventh Darren Fichardt was three exemptions will carry in last week’s Betway off the lead and looking for through to next year so I’m Championship. back-to-back wins on the just going to play as many He did so with a bogey- series. tournaments as I can here free round of seven-under- Rohwer is looking to and do as well as I can,” he par 65 that started with a make the most of this new said. birdie on the 10th, his fi rst series of fi ve tournaments. Rohwer’s current form hole, and ended with three He had a busy schedule is in line with his start to consecutive birdies. of international tournaments 2020 when he fi nished tied Rohwer held a one-stroke planned, including an sixth in the South African lead over the fi eld. exemption into the Second Open hosted by the City of “I was happy with my Stage of the European Johannesburg in January. 65 on Wednesday. I hit the Tour’s Qualifying School, “I played well in January ball well from tee to green before Covid-19 changed all and February, so it’s good to and I gave myself chances of that. see that I’ve maintained that throughout the round. I “I was going to go to form after lockdown.” Proteas in training camp The Momentum Proteas (Melbourne Renegades), National High-Performance Chloe Tryon (Hobart squad assembled for a week- Hurricanes), Dané van long training camp from Niekerk (Sydney Sixers) and August 26 to 31 in Pretoria. Laura Wolvaardt (Adelaide Twenty-four players Strikers) signed on for returned to squad training the sixth edition of the in a bio-secure environment Australian T20 tournament. at the Groenkloof Cricket The squad is: Dané van Oval and Centre of the Niekerk (Eastern Province), Excellence. Lizelle Lee (North-West), Both venues adhered Captain Dané van Niekerk Marizanne Kapp (Eastern to the medical guidelines will miss the camp due to Province), Mignon du set out by Cricket South a muscle strain. Photo: Preez (Northerns), Suné Africa’s (CSA) Covid-19 givemesport.com Luus (Northerns), Chloe steering committee. Tryon (KZN Coastal), Players and support staff National teams are Shabnim Ismail (KZN have undergone Covid-19 restricted from travelling Coastal), Ayabonga Khaka testing and CSA could but individual players (Gauteng), Maria Klaas confi rm that all 33 tests were competing in events deemed (North West), Trisha negative. as work are permitted to Chetty (KZN Coastal), Captain Dané van travel subject to them being Sinalo Jafta (Western Niekerk missed the camp Covid-19 compliant in the Province), Laura Wolvaardt due to a muscle strain and country they are travelling (Western Province), Tumi continued her rehabilitation to and upon their return to Sekhukhune (North West), programme at her provincial South Africa. Nadine de Klerk (Western venue in Port Elizabeth. This means that several Province), Nonkululeko The skills-based camp Proteas will have the Mlaba (KZN Coastal), forms part of the women’s opportunity to feature in Nondumiso Shangase (KZN revised training schedule, this year’s Women’s Big Coastal), Faye Tunnicliff e which will include a training Bash League (WBBL) from (Western Province), Zintle camp once a month. Last October 17 to November 29. Mali (Border), Raisibe week, CSA confi rmed Mignon du Preez Ntozakhe (Gauteng), that the Proteas would not (Melbourne Stars), Shabnim Lara Goodall (Western travel to England for a Ismail (Sydney Thunder), Province), Anneke Bosch proposed series due to travel Marizanne Kapp (Sydney (North West), Tazmin. regulations. Sixers), Lizelle Lee Friday, September 4, 2020 Soccer champion in every season It’s what you do before the soccer amazing and inspiring. We have some United, one of the best teams I have season starts which makes a of the best players in our team,” said played against in the Germiston champion. Alex. League. They gave us a tough time Alex Nyamazana (24), a Germiston He recollected the best moments of as they were old and strong. Playing Puma Rangers Football Club player, his soccer career. against them was inspiring. shared his soccer achievements with “I reached fi nal trials for Tuks and “I still want to see myself playing in the GCN. I have won the Best and Top Goal the PSL or even competing overseas,” According to chairperson of Puma Scorer awards against Kaiser Chiefs said Alex. Rangers FC Prince Rulashe, Alex is u-17 players in one of the tournaments His message to other soccer players the longest-serving Puma Rangers we hosted. is to keep training and keep fi t. player and one of the best-performing “I was also named the best player Alex adds if players use fi ve players. and I was one of the top goal scorers principles in their soccer career “Being a long-serving player is against Innocent Mayoyo’s soccer they will go far. They are discipline, academy in Tsakani,” said Alex, who dedication, hard work, love for the is also a top goal scorer at Puma game and a hunger for success. Rangers. The soccer playeryer said he joined the Puma Rangers in November 2012. “I love the teamm and believe it is the only team thathat can make my dreams come true.”e.” He is also an actorctor who has participated in a few soapies since 2019. Alex was born in a small town in the Eastern Cape. “I grew up as a hardworking boy. I hated losing against anyoneyone or a team we playedyed against,” said the HennieHenni Otto during day one of the Betway Championship at Killarney soccer enthusiast. CountryCount Club on August 19, in Johannesburg. (Photo by Carl Fourie/ Alex shared someme SunshineSunsh Tour/Gallo Images). of his favourite soccer moments. “We played Hennie Otto returns against Alex Nyamazana (24), a Germiston Germiston Puma Rangers Football Club player. to a favourite course When three-time European golf.” Tour cchampion Hennie Otto Glendower has always been teed ooff at the start of the Otto’s favourite. AfricaAfrican Bank Sunshine Tour He fi nished second in the ChamChampionship, he did so rising South African Open played to the challenge, looking for here in 2013, and also second the nenext win of his career. in the BMG Classic that same Otto teed off on August 26 at year. GlendGlendower Golf Course after “It’s an old-style golf course Alex Nyamazanaamazana the recrecent death of his wife, and I always get a great feeling encouragesges young players and as a father rising up for his playing there,” said Otto. to keep up with training. two sosons. “You have to actually play “It’s been tough. It’s hard that golf course and think your losing your wife. But you can’t way around it, you can’t just sit still. You have to move on,” bomb it off the tee. If you can said Otto. get it going there, you can After his wife’s death, Otto score really well.” took his sons, Hennie Jnr. and JJ, on a 4 500km road trip around South “It’s an old-style golf Africa for the three course and I always get of them to deal with the loss. a great feeling playing “We visited all there.” our friends on farms. We needed that, just to get away. It was Besides returning to one nice for us to bond like that, of his favourite courses, Otto and the boys are in a good spent the day with his eldest space now.” son who caddied for him At the end of that epic “Hennie is a diabetic and our journey, they have arrived doctor advised me not to send at a new adventure. A new him back to school because of beginning. the coronavirus,” explained “We’re moving to Paarl Otto. because I have a great support “So he’s doing online P268388GC35 system there with my family. schooling but also travelling The boys are in good schools with me and caddying for me there, and I can focus on my on this Rise-Up Series.”