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Siso Naile who needs to put food on the table). [email protected] Although they only beg occasionally, they tend to frequent the streets during Strubens Valley — What kind of school holidays. They said they hail parents let their children risk their from Bertrams, a suburb near the lives wandering around a very busy Johannesburg CBD, and they use a taxi intersection? to get to Strubens Valley. It’s probably the question most Getting their names was a bit diffi cult; motorists asked themselves when they but after the Northsider journalist came across four threatened to report young boys begging them to the police, they for food and money at disclosed some personal the Hendrik Potgieter Their concerning information, including Road and Clearwater the names of the Mall/ Makro entrance behaviour was schools they attend. intersection this past reported to the Two younger ones weekend. said they attend After an earlier Roodepoort Child Troyeville Primary complaint from a School while the older motorist, who was Welfare offi ce ones said they go to shocked to see these Jules High School. children begging, Their concerning the Northsider eventually managed behaviour was reported to the to pounce on these youngsters, who Roodepoort Child Welfare offi ce, which usually run away from authorities. confi rmed that they had knowledge of The journalist managed to get a the matter. few minutes of their time without The director of the welfare society, intimidating them while they were Estelle Odendaal, said she had RiverWel Residents Association committee member Wayne Tippet and chairperson Kevin pleading for loose change from the previously sent inspectors to the Thomson working together to remove waste during the clean-up. Photo: Siso Naile. drivers of vehicles stopped at the traffi c location to deal with the matter. “We are light. under the impression that their parents Aged between 11 and 14, the don’t know their whereabouts. We are Community gets down and dirty! youngsters opened up about the always on the lookout for such reports. circumstance which have led them to We normally attend to these spots with The RA committee, residents, ER24, members of Community Support beg on the streets. our branded vehicles so that the public When asked why they were begging, knows who we are, but on our arrival Services (CSS) and the Honeydew Police Station rolled up their sleeves they said that they beg to get pocket these children just run away,” she said, on a sunny morning to restore the natural beauty of an area which money (unlike your typical beggar explaining the challenge they face. had been plagued by vagrants dumping rubbish there. As a token of appreciation to those who participated, the RA treated everyone to a boerwors roll and some drinks to end off the day. Read more on p3. 2 www.roodepoortnorthsider.co.za Community 6 September 2019 ‘He is fairly happy’ Tshegofatso Seleke time to enjoy other activities instead. I am [email protected] very impressed with the school and I am happy that he gets individual help,” said Roodepoort — After a rocky start at the Michelle. new school, Connor Kirsten, the boy He is said to have emotional outbursts who was diagnosed with high spectrum now and again. autism is settling in well. The family is still desperately appealing The 10-year-old, has now been enrolled for donations as they took a leap of faith at a new School in Allen’s Nek. by moving him to the new school with the The Northsider reported in July that the donations they received. family needed help with some donations, “We need donations desperately. The to help enrol him in a suitable school. crowd-funding started off well but is stuck Michelle (the boy’s mother) has sent a on a bit more than we need for one month, special thank you to everyone who has so we will probably have to cancel things supported them. She said she is very like aftercare and extramural activities. grateful for everyone who heeded their I would really like to thank people who plea for donations. have donated thus far. I have however Michelle, who described Connor as like been contacted by a few people in similar Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory, said situations who offered advice and contacts he was diagnosed with high spectrum to support groups and information autism in July, after visiting various sessions, which was very helpful,” she specialist doctors. said. To date, Connor is said to be happy at Anyone who wants to donate or offer his new school; however, he has days support, can contact Michelle on 079 778 when he misses his old school. 4365 or email her at Mixkirsten@hotmail. “He seems very happy, and is working co.za. a lot more already. He gets helped with You can also follow this link to donate: his homework at the school so we don’t https://gogetfunding.com/connors- even battle with it at home. He has more education-quest/.

Makatsa and Mahlori at the Botanical Garden. Photo: Shane Wilken. The new male eagle has a name Poortview — The Black Eagle Project BEPR Chairman, Gerald Draper said, “As Roodekrans (BEPR) is happy to announce a project, we are happy to adopt this name that a staff member at the Walter Sisulu going forward and just wish all the best for Botanical Garden has named the new male the eagle couple”. eagle Mahlori, which means ‘miracle’. Gerald also mentioned that they are waiting The name was submitted by Daniel for the sex of Makatsa’s deceased chick to be Makasani, who is a foreman at the Botanical revealed, but the laboratory at Onderstepoort Garden. has not come back to them yet.

Connor and Michelle Kirsten. Photo: Tshegofatso Seleke. 6 September 2019 Community www.roodepoortnorthsider.co.za 3 Piles of rubbish removed Siso Naile [email protected]

Weltevreden Park — Despite the turnout at the annual river clean-up only showing a slight improvement, a signifi cant impact was made by those who did attend it. The RiverWel Residents Association hosted the clean-up on Sunday, 25 August and focused their efforts on the precinct near the Klein Juskei River. The RA committee, residents, ER24, members of Community Support Services (CSS) and the Honeydew Police Station rolled up their sleeves on the sunnyyg morning to restore the natural beaubeautyty of tthehe aarearea which had been pplaguedlagued bbyy vagrants dumping rubbish there. A large number of refuse bagsbags were fi lled up and loaded onto bakkibakkieses Mother and son, Faye and Michael Evlambiou, co-owners of the during the course restaurant. Photo: Amy Slocombe. of the clean-up. Founders celebrates 35 yearss Florida North — Founders well-known family restaurant Restaurant & Grill recently halved the prices on 10 of theirr celebrated their 35th birthday most popular menu items. as a way to give back to their Upon attending the birthday The DuDDupperpper family, Braam, NiNicolettec and their two boys Walter customers. celebration, the core values of and Jan at the clean-up. After 35 years in the same this restaurant were evident. location, co-owners, Michael Happy faces were visible Kevin Thomson, the RA residents who assisted us in Evlambiou and his mother, Faye, throughout the venue, and despitepite chairperson shed light this massive but essential decided it was time to show their how busy the grill was, Michael,el, on the project. “It was a operation of clearing the area appreciation for the loyalty of Faye and their hard-working massive task to clean up of the disgusting refuse,” he their customers. employees made sure to providede the area of all the litter said. From 12 to 22 August, the quality customer service. that had been dumped During the clean-up, by vagrants, Honeydew Police Sergeants illegals and other Nicholas Makhura (Sector 2 undesirables. manager) and Mamasedi May For the love of horses We are grateful (Social Crime coordinator), to the police, found clues as to where most Ruimsig — The EARTH exactly how a person interacts committee, of the items being stolen Centre’s horsemanship with a horse using body security and during burglaries are hidden workshop journey continued language, mind and tools. when they came across during Part 2 of the workshop. The theory was made practical numerous broken electrical The centre’s operation when the delegates learned appliances such as computers manager, Natalie Stobäus, several basic ground controls, and a safe in the greenbelt. touched on the importance of a lesson that highlighted the Ward 126 councillor, David the programme. “Learning specifi c movements of a horse. Brand, who was part of horsemanship skills involves The highlight of the second clean-up, saluted the RA for a lot of self-mastery – workshop was that the attendees their hard work, despite the mastering your thoughts, your were introduced to some basic low numbers. “This RA is the communication of your intent, anatomy, in very practical most responsible in the area your rope- or rein-handling skills terms. “The idea behind the but it’s a pity that they do not and your body language, to set basic anatomy piece was to give get the support they deserve, your horse up for success with some insight into what actually especially in projects that the tasks you are asking of him,” goes on for a horse when the everyone benefi ts from,” he she explained. human asks him to perform said. She also explained that in certain moves. This in turn will As a token of appreciated to the two workshops presented, enable the human to become a Resident Trish Brand those who participated, the RA delegates also explored non- better teacher and partner for the getting her hands dirty treated everyone to a boerwors verbal communication, i.e., horse,” Natalie explained. during the clean-up. roll and some drinks to end off Photos: Siso Naile. the day. 4 www.roodepoortnorthsider.co.za Letters 6 September 2019

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Contact us: Can we blame them Tel: 011 955 1130 Fax: 011 955 4803 Address: Cnr As I and was, essentially, at the General Pienaar & scroll wrong place at the wrong time. Ham St, Witpoortjie through various The same goes for the PO Box 5064, social media posts, I cannot JMPD offi cers at the routine Horison, 1730 help but notice that the violence roadblock, who are unaware Business Manager in our society is escalating, of the contents of the vehicle Jeanette Peach especially towards those who they just stopped; the security jpeach@caxton. are supposed to be protecting guards responding to the co.za us. emergency call and the During the past few months, I paramedics rushing to save Editor Adéle Bloem have read numerous articles someone’s life. 083 386 0089 about paramedics being called For the criminals, these men northside@caxton. out to emergencies, only to be and women are just a threat, co.za robbed at gunpoint upon their simply because they are arrival. I have also noticed wearing a uniform or have Journalists Siso Naile the increase in the attacks on something valuable (like 078 479 1358 the lives of security guards, medicine) they want. [email protected] Johannesburg Metropolitan In light of this, can we then Police Department (JMPD) blame these men and women Thabisile Mgwali members, and our men and for not always wanting to 071 384 6308 women in blue – both on- and respond to a call? Can we Title: Table Mountain taken from Blouberg • The name of the photographer thabisilem@caxton. co.za off-duty. blame them for being sceptical Strand • When the photo was taken As a policeman’s wife, I when receiving an emergency Taken on: 18 February 2019 Requirements for the photos are as follows: Sales Manager understand the anxiety call? 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Virnalize Welthagen oath, and swore to serve and Try to remember that, just like 083 326 6465 protect the community, no you, they also have wives or virnalize@caxton. matter what. But, at what cost? husbands, moms, dads or Mayor Mashaba’s open letter to co.za It seems that criminals are children at home, anxiously targeting these individuals, waiting for their safe return, Classifi eds simply because they are and, in the event of receiving the citizens of Johannesburg 087 285 0575 wearing a certain uniform or that dreaded call, there will be The Executive Mayor of the City of For three weeks, fi ve million residents Distribution driving a certain vehicle. It does another family having to deal Johannesburg, councillor Herman of Johannesburg have had to live with the Queries not matter to them that the with the loss of someone very Mashaba, writes: uncertainty of who would lead their City. Veronica Nel policeman or -woman stopping important in their lives, and 011 955 1130 I remember my fi rst day in offi ce as the Our economy has endured the insecurity of at the shop after a long shift to having to come to terms with Mayor of Johannesburg, reading in the the economic direction of the City. People buy bread and milk for his or the fact that nothing will ever be papers quotes from the ANC stating that the who have reported the criminal activity of the her family was unaware that the same again. Code of Conduct multi-party government would not last three ANC had to contemplate the possibility of there was a robbery in progress Until next week... months. This newspaper their return. subscribes to the Code What the ANC conveniently didn’t say is Consider the impact on Johannesburg of Ethics and Conduct that they would do everything in their power when an entire City has had to endure such for South African Print to make this ‘premonition’ come true. uncertainty only for the ANC to casually and Online Media that prescribes news that So when we faced another motion of no withdraw their motion and commit to is truthful, accurate, Look at their hands confi dence from the ANC on Thursday, 22 bringing it back in September? fair and balanced. August, I looked forward to the opportunity The ANC has once again toyed with the If we don’t live up to the Code, within Peter Wood from Wilro Park consoled, written earnest words to demonstrate how the ANC’s efforts were a lives of people. They’ve done it for decades. 20 days of the date writes: against arrogance and abuse, smokescreen to get back to ‘eating’. It has never been about the residents of our of publication of the When next you see a senior defended and cared for those My enthusiasm was not born of arrogance. City, our economy or the employees. It was material, please contact the Public Advocate citizen, look at their hands, both who have no voice, repaired A multi-party minority coalition government about them, and their ability to use their at 011 484 3612, fax: gnarled and bent, from a lifetime and mended, made whole and can never afford such a thing. I am just privileged position of leadership to access 011 4843619. You can of service and work. tended, cradled tiny newborns acutely aware that I was not elected by public funds. also contact our Case Those hands have cared for and hugged those in mourning. Offi cer on khanyim@ the ANC and, by implication, cannot be Some of their former MMCs have been ombudsman.org.za the sick and dying, known Their lives are written in their ‘unelected’ by them either. implicated in criminal wrongdoing. If we had or lodge a complaint passion and love, caressed and hands. So you can imagine my surprise when the a functional criminal justice system in South on our website: www. ANC withdrew their motion of no confi dence. Africa, those faces would have been watching presscouncil.org.za They offered no reasons for the withdrawal proceedings from jail. after subjecting fi ve million residents of In all of this, the views of our residents Around town this week Johannesburg and 35 000 employees of the seem to be absent from processes which so City to such uncertainty for three weeks. profoundly impact their lives and the future Publisher 21 August to 13 September — The Johannesburg Philharmonic As recently as the day before Council, the of their City. 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Unmaintained stand now ‘Absolut-ely’ clean Poortview — In a bid to improve visibility improving visibility and limiting hiding and maintain cleanliness, Absolut Security spaces for criminals in their precinct. recently embarked on a clean-up initiative They used their own equipment and in Poortview. The company focused its manpower to get the job done. They hope efforts on an open stand, where they cut this sets an example for other companies the grass and cleaned up with an eye to to get involved in community work.

Ward 89 councillor, Amelia Bester, warns against the illegal felling of trees. Photo: Siso Naile.

Hefty fine for illegal dumper

Roodepoort — “Don’t dump in our region – we have a zero tolerance attitude – no excuses”. Those were the words of Ward 97 councillor, Leah Knott, as she sent a stern warning to perpetrators of illegal dumping. Her warning follows a fi ne of R10 000 being imposed on a DROP bakkie driver after being caught Race begins and ends at illegally dumping rubble on the MARKS PARK OFF A PAIR corner of Christiaan de Wet and Hendrik Potgieter Roads. SPORTS CLUB Donate a pair of shoes The bakkie was impounded on Judith Road, Emmarentia, Joburg (in good condition) for those in need. the spot. GPS co-ordinates: S 26.1648° E 28.0041° To learn more visit The councillor also shared a SUNDAY www.sparjoburgrace.co.za banner depicting a tip-off line number. Residents are urged 6 OCT 2019 FOLLOW US ON to take clear photos showing the culprit, the vehicle and its SPAR Women’s Challenge Joburg START TIME: registration number, and the @SPARJoburgRace waste dumped and send them 8AM @SPARJoburgRace with the date, time and location via SMS or WhatsApp to 082 779 the JOBURG SPAR Women’s Challenge forms part of the 1361. SPAR Women’s Challenge 10km Grand Prix Series

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Ward 97 councillor, Leah Knott. Photo: Siso Naile. 6 September 2019 www.roodepoortnorthsider.co.za 7 8 www.roodepoortnorthsider.co.za Community 6 September 2019 CPF meeting to be held Gavin Watson’s life remembered Little Falls — On Friday, 30 August, News, Watson’s son described his father as Siso Naile Little Falls Christian Centre hosted a a man with an unshakable faith and a love [email protected] memorial service for African Global so deep and pure for the Lord. Operations (formerly Bosasa) CEO, Gavin Watson died shortly before he was due Weltevreden Park — The Honeydew Watson, who died in a controversial car to appear before the Zondo Commission Community Policing Forum (CPF) crash on Monday, 26 August. of Inquiry, which is investigating has extended another invitation to the Watson, who is alleged to have taken allegations of state capture. residents of Sector 2 and surrounds to his own life by crashing the vehicle, was His funeral was held in Port Elizabeth a police and community engagement remembered in a moving and empathetic on Tuesday, 3 September. meeting on 14 September. ceremony which was attended by his This is a developing story. Any residents The meeting will be held at Panorama friends, family and delegates from both who knew Gavin Watson and would like Primary School on Albert Street, private and public sector. to pay tribute to him are welcome to send Weltevreden Park, at 9.30am for 10am. According to reports from Eyewitness an email to [email protected]. The purpose of the meeting, according to the invitation, is to discuss the overall crime situation in Sector 2 and the Honeydew area, and to engage on the issue of communication between the police and the community. For more information on this meeting, contact the Honeydew Sector 2 manager, Sergeant Nicholas Makhura on 071 675 7018 or the Sector 2 CPF chairperson, Honeydew Sector 2 CPF chairperson, Neville Burnett on 076 077 5585. Neville Burnett. Photo: Siso Naile.

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On 29 August, BCI Security received a call from a terrifi ed AF-FSL Glass Distributors has been accused of fraud by its clients. Photo: Google maps. shepherd who was herding his sheep on a piece of land on Alec Road in Honeydew. You can Business accused of fraud read the article by downloading the PixzAR app from your app Roodepoort — Numerous residents who was scammed of R15 000, for aluminium store and then scanning this were looking to add a touch of aluminium windows. The second victim, Gerhard image. framework to their properties have cried foul Smook, told the publication that he lost after being conned out of their money. R28 400. “I ordered 11 aluminium sliding The victims identifi ed the company as doors at the beginning of last year, but have AF-FSL Glass Distributors, operating at 67 never received my goods. They kept buying Hamberg Road in Roodepoort. time and told me there was nothing I could All the victims said they were defrauded do to them when I threatened to take action by this company in 2018. against them.” Aubrey Matsila, from Allen’s Nek, said Lindiwe Myeza, who was conned out he opened a case against the business after of the least, said she paid R3150 for three its workers failed to install the aluminium aluminum windows including installation. “I windows he had purchased. “The company was promised that they would fi nish making sent through its employee who did the windows in 14 days. But when I kept measurements, and subsequently provided asking about the service, they kept telling a quote for the service. The company also me they were busy, until the company closed advised us that if we made a full advance down,” she explained. She added that she payment, they would give us a discount,” went to the Small Claims Court and was Matsila explained. given a form to complete. He requested a revised She used the form to get quote and after receiving it, the police to escort her he deposited the full amount We were one of to the premises, where of R48 848,19 into the many victims that she found the business company’s bank account. operating under a He was told it would had been defrauded different name. take about three weeks to “They denied that they organise the equipment. by this business had owned or worked for “We waited, but nothing the previous business,” happened until my wife Myeza said. started visiting the business to get updates, The new company was approached in a but they kept making excuses until we bid to clarify the allegations against them. opened a case against them. Then we realised The company, operating as AGH Glass that we were one of many victims that had and Aluminium, distanced itself from any been defrauded by them,” Matsila explained. affi liation with the defaulters. The case was opened at Honeydew Police Jan van der Merwe, from Bouwer Station. The spokesperson for the station, Malherbe Attorneys, clarifi ed the situation. Captain Balan Muthan, said the matter was “The company has no association whatsoever still under investigation. with AF-FSL Glass Distributors. It has taken Matsila added that they joined a WhatsApp over the premises as the relevant entity group consisting of all the victims, using the was placed in liquidation, and the premises platform to discuss the scam. became vacant. Any creditor of AF-FSL can The Northsider contacted some of the direct their claims and complaints to the victims on the group. The fi rst victim liquidator of that company,” he advised. said, on condition of anonymity, that she He added that they unfortunately have no contact details for the liquidator. He warned against the accusations made by the aggrieved clients. “We have been instructed to take legal action against individuals who make unsubstantiated and malicious SPRING SPECIAL! accusations against AGH Glass and 10% discount on all major services Aluminium resulting in damages and losses.” The Record has tried to reach AF-FSL

JOBURG NORTHERN SUBURBS Glass Distributors, but none of the contact numbers on an online classifi eds page exist. GET IT Readers are invited to share their comments on the matter via email to sison@ caxton.co.za. 6 September 2019 Community www.roodepoortnorthsider.co.za 9 EAT OUT! DON’T JUDGE A FRUIT BY ITS COVER What’s yellowish- green on the inside, in demand all over the world, and good for you? Avocados, of course! Dark-skinned or green-skinned, they are all delicious and versatile. You simply have to add any type of avo to any meal, any time of the day. ADD AN AVO TO YOUR BRAAI MEAT AVO, COCONUT & COCOA Make your steak Michelin Star-worthy with a fresh avo topping. POPSICLES (VEGAN) TRY THIS AVO AND NAARTJIE SALAD Mash two or three avos with lime juice, fi nely chopped spring SERVES: 4 - 6 onions, a deseeded chopped tomato, one clove of chopped garlic SERVES 4 – 6 Ingredients: and a few splashes of Tabasco sauce. Add a few dollops to your Salad ingredients: 2 ripe avocados; 200ml coconut water, or braaied steak and top with biltong shavings. Serve with onion rings 6 ripe avocados, peeled & sliced; 1 red onion, sliced; 2 naartjies, broken coconut milk for a creamier texture; 15g good and a little extra guacamole for dipping. into segments; 100g caramelised pecan nuts quality cocoa powder Dressing ingredients: When Method: 60ml honey; 60ml apple cider an aavocadovocado 1. Place all the ingredients in a blender until vinegar; 60ml poppy seedsds is approaching smooth and pourable. Add a few teaspoons Method: eating ripeness, AVO FACTS: cold water if necessary. 1. Make the dressing by ththee shshortort fruitfruit ststalkalk 2. Pour into popsicle moulds and freeze for six combining all the ingredientsents comes off easily • South Africa boasts many diff erent avocado varieties, including to eight hours. in a screw-top bottle, and whwhenen touchedtouched the popular Fuerte and Hass, but there are other delicious cultivars 3. Unmould and garnish with grated fresh shake to combine. gently. such as the Edranol, Ryan and Pinkerton. coconut, keep chilled until ready to eat. 2. In a small bowl, marinatete • The avocado is made up predominantly of ‘good’ mono- the red onion in the unsaturated fat, which is an essential part of a healthy diet. dressing for 5-10 minutes.. • Because of their bountiful benefi ts, avocados are regarded as part 3. Arrange the avocado onn of the world’s elite group of superfoods – foods packed with high a platter with the naartjie levels of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other phytochemicals. segments and nuts, and ppourour • It is easy to test an avocado for ripeness: they should yield to the dressing and marinateded gentle pressure at the stalk end but should not feel squashy when onions over the them. cupped in your hands. 4. Serve immediately. • The Hass diff ers from its traditional green counterparts in that its ripeness is determined by the changing colour of its skin. Ripe Hass avocados can be anything from dark green to purple and even black. HOW TO … FREEZE AN AVAVOO • To ripen avocados at home, keep them at room temperature until 1. Choose ripe avocados. they are ripe. To accelerate the ripening process, place avocados in 2. Peel each avocado by cutting the avocado in half around the the fruit bowl with other fruit (especially bananas), or better still, seed. Twist each half to open it up. Remove the seed. pop them into a brown paper bag. 3. Puree or mash the avocados, adding one tablespoon of fresh • It is so simple to stone and peel an avocado. Cut the avocado in lemon or lime juice for every avocado. half lengthways, through the skin to the stone and then twist the 4 Put the pureed avocados into an airtight glass container. two halves in opposite directions and gently pull apart. Use a spoon Leave a small space between the puree and the lid. to remove the pip. If only using one half, leave the stone in the 5. Label and date the container. Avocados can be kept frozen unused half to slow down the discolouration process. • To delay browning of a cut avocado, cover the surface of dips, for up to six months. We do deliveries in a 6 Use in dips, guacamole, soups, salads, sandwiches or wraps. soups and salsas such as guacamole with cling fi lm, pressing it 5km radius | 011 475 2224 To thaw, leave the container in the fridge for 12 to 24 hours down gently to exclude air. before use, or, if you’re pressed for time, place the container in •Never boil, or overcook avocados! Keep cooking as brief as possible Shop 31 Town Square Shopping Centre a bowl and run warm (not hot!) water over it. to preserve their unique fl avour. Albert St & Hendrik Potgieter Road Weltevredenpark 10 www.roodepoortnorthsider.co.za Schools 6 September 2019 Chess-player makes the right moves

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Poortview — Khodani Nwedo, a The King’s School West Rand learner, has paved his way to the 2020 South African Junior Chess Championship (SAJCC) following an incredible stint in the sport this year. The passionate youngster showed signs of being a great chess-player at the tender age of seven. He eventually tested his ability in the sport in Grade 2 under the Matthew Pretorius (Grade 7). supervision of his coach and teacher. John van Druten (Grade 4). Photos: Supplied. Nyakallo Modise (Grade 4). In Grade 3 (2018), he was part of the school’s chess team which represented the D12 at the Gauteng Team Chess Athletes hailed for achievements Championship in Pretoria. Since then Khodani has never looked Poortview — The King’s School West Rand different meetings that were held throughout back, as he has represented the D12 on has congratulated three of its learners who July and August. other occasions, including the Gauteng competed in the D12 Cross-country Meeting Nyakallo qualifi ed fourth out of 109 Provincial Chess Championships, where that was held on Friday, 23 August at La athletes, while John qualifi ed ninth out of he took fi rst place in the Individual Salle College in Discovery. 127 athletes, and Matthew came in sixth out Competition and won a trophy. The three athletes, Nyakallo Modise of 83 athletes. This year, the Grade 4 learner (Grade 4), John van Druten (Grade 4) and Their school applauded the three long- participated in the JNW Chess Individual Matthew Pretorius (Grade 7), made the cut distance runners for achieving these fantastic Tournament at Maragon Ruimsig, where after being placed in the Top 10 after three results. he came fi rst and won a gold medal and prize money. He moved on to participate in the Johannesburg Metro Chess Tournament on Attracting people kilometres away 27 and 28 July, where he qualifi ed and was “We are extremely excited to launch our senior deputy principal, commenting on also selected to be part of the Metro Chess The King’s School West Rand chess-player, blimp. their bold blimp, which is branded with team for the 2020 SAJCC to be held from Khodani Nwedo, smiling with his accolades. “We have arguably the most beautiful the school’s logo and colours. 3 to 12 January next year at the OR Tambo Photo: Supplied. campus in Gauteng and want to make This blimp, which can be seen a few Conference Centre in Boksburg. sure that everyone knows exactly where kilometres away, recently lifted off Khodani believes that he can do all achievements and wish him well at the we are.” during a wind-free and cloudless day, things through Christ, who gives him SAJCC,” Michelle Dos Ramos, the Those were the words of Riaan Smit, to allow people to see it from a distance strength. school’s marketing coordinator said as she the Trinityhouse Preparatory School fl oating high in the sky. “We give God the glory for Khodani’s wished the youngster well. 6 September 2019 Schools www.roodepoortnorthsider.co.za 11 The Gateway School’s showstopper Amy Slocombe Three hundred and forty-six learners and [email protected] 80 staff members put their all into making sure that Tour De Carnival was a show for FloridaFlorida PParkark — Once every fi ve years, the books. RoodepoortRoodepoort residents can look forward The Revue was held at the Roodepoort to the Gateway Civic Theatre from 13 to 16 August and ScSchool’shool’s RRevue.evue. MMonthsonths told the story of two jokers making their ofof hardhard woworkrk way to the carnival and taking a few and practice detours along the way. are put into Each of the eight scenes showed a stop makingmaking the on the jokers’ journey, and small lessons school’sschool’s RRevueevue were hidden in each detour. Not only did a successsuccess,, and the Revue show off the incredible talent 2019 was no of the Gateway School learners, but it also exception. tackled many issues – from bullying to perseverance. All the props used in the show were made and perfected by teachers and staff at the school, and the creativity and hard work put into making them was evident. This Revue was the perfect collaboration of humour, art, and talent to make four awe-inspiring performances. The Randfontein Arts and Culture Association (RACA) awarded the school a Diamond Award (95 to 100 per cent) for this amazing show. The Revue featured everything from princesses and taxi drivers to aliens and dancing cupcakes; and the audience laughed, cried, danced and sang along for the entire show. “It is amazing what these children can accomplish when they are just given the chance,” said one of the audience members. All of the effort put into making this show a success had paid off – the learners and staff were happy, and the audience was beyond impressed.

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I got behind the wheel to see somewhat fl ared and made even I will admit that I prefer a rotary GLE 450 might impress you, as it more luxurious. Designers and what this new model has to offer. sportier-looking when you tick the dial as the touchpad can be a bit features a 3,0l in-line six-cylinder AMG-line body kit. The rear of the fi nicky to use at times. turbocharged petrol engine that engineers set to work and created The look the ML. The car blended luxury car was not my favourite angle The touchpad is however sur- develops 270kW and 500N.m. as well as off-road ability into The latest GLE features a bold when I fi rst saw pictures of it, but rounded by various buttons that This particular model develops a one attractive package. It was so new look which is most noticeable having seen it in the metal, my control other aspects of the car, further 250N.m of torque thanks to unique that the German carmaker from the front thanks to the large opinion has changed. The rear among them the drive mode selec- a 48 volt electric motor called EQ decided to introduce it as an addi- new grille, a stylistic bumper and lights feature LED technology with tor, traction control functions and Boost over short periods. tion to the Mercedes-Benz line-up new headlamps which feature an upswept design. the volume control. Another design The new GLE 450 and GLE 400d double blade-like LED daytime element I like is the square air both feature a transfer case with while retaining the G-Class which The interior was still a popular product, and running lights. The bonnet fea- vents, a welcome departure from an electronically controlled multi- in doing so pioneered the luxury tures two power bulges which the round units found on every disc clutch, allowing a variable create a muscular look. As with most modern cars, the transfer of drive torque from zero SUV segment. The space Down the side, the GLE retains interior is becoming less cluttered, to 100 per cent between the axles. leaving space for eye-catching de- other Mercedes-Benz model. A new and unique transfer case signsign elements. The new GLE,GLE, as The new GLE features a wheel- specially confi gured for superior with manymany other Mercedes-Benz base that is about 80mm longer off-road driving characteristics models, featuresfeatures two largelarge 12,3-12,3- than its predecessor. This means is available as an option. Added inch screens which are placedplaced the rear passengers can expect a to this is clever off-road software sideside byby side. The one screen func-func legroom increase of about 69mm. which enables the car to distribute tionstions as a customisablecustomisable instru-instru- The GLE is also available with power via the 4MATIC all-wheel- mmentent cclusterluster aandnd thethe otherother as thethe an optional third row of seats to drive system for better traction. ininfotainmentfotainment ssystem,ystem, hous- become a seven-seater, while I was very impressed with the iningg the brandbrand’s’s latest the second row of seats is now capabilities of the car, as well as ususerer interfaceinterface electronically controlled. As for the overall comfort over the rough ssoftware,oftware, luggage capacity, the GLE boasts terrain. knownknown as an impressive 825l space behind Verdict MMBUX.BUX. the rear seats. This increases to A 2 055l when the second row of After spending a brief time with uniqueunique seats is folded fl at. the new GLE range I was left fea-fea- The drive impressed. The car offers the tureture ofof latest in safety technology and MBUXMBUX Three engine derivatives are avail- the overall driving experience is isis itsits able to customers, the fi rst being noteworthy. It can go off-road and learn-learn- the GLE 300d, which features handle some technical obstacles, PRICING inging a 2,0l four-cylinder turbo-diesel but I wouldn’t recommend it for a capa-capa- engine that develops 180kW and humanitarian excursion into Africa. GLE 300d 4MATIC R1 210 500 bilitybility which 500N.m. For the power-hungry, As for a luxury SUV, the new GLE usesuses artiartifi cialcial there is a GLE 400d which fea- is worth consideration within this GLE 400d 4MATIC R1 351 200 intelligenceintelligence tures the brand’s latest in-line competitive segment. 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Roodekrans — Thirteen-year-old Marissa Schoombie keeps making waves in the sport of karate as she always manages to be second to none in all her competitions. She competed at the 2019 Karate South Africa (KSA) National Championship in Durban during August where she won a gold medal and became the national champion in her division. Marissa is a Grade 7 learner at Laerskool Roodekrans and trains at the Morgan Moss Karate dojo on Ontdekkers Road, in Mindalore. She has been training with Sensei Morgan Moss since 2012 and started competing in 2014. She now has her brown belt and is working towards her junior black belt. The young champ has West Rand and Gauteng colours and was awarded her KSA colours in July at an awards evening in Durban. Her mother, Elaine Schoombie said, “Marissa has a passion for karate and spends most of her time at the dojo. She has indicated that the dojo is her home away from home.” Marissa is currently ranked second in South Africa in her division which is Girls 12–13 under 47kg. In September 2017, Marissa represented South Africa at the fourth World Goju Ryu Karate Federation Championships in Romania where she ranked seventh in her division. She also represented South Africa in November 2018 at the Commonwealth Karate Championships held in Durban and was placed second.

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6 September 2019 Part of the winning team

Honeydew — ProTouch is proud to Kent, said, “I was happy to have been have had some of their riders as part selected to represent my country at the of the winning South African team that Games. We have a really strong team.” participated in the 2019 African Games in The medals obtained at the Games came Morocco. as follows: The South African team consisted of • Gold – Men’s Team Time Trial Ryan Gibbons, Kent Main, Jaydé Julius, • Gold – Women’s Team Time Trial Clint Trevino Hendricks, Jason Oosthuizen, • Gold – Men’s Individual Time Trial Zanri Rossouw, Ashleigh Moolman, Jo • Gold – Women’s Individual Time Trial van de Winkel, Maroesjka Matthee, Carla • Gold – Women’s Road Race Oberholzer and Tiffany Keep. • Gold – Women’s MTB XCO The team came with a plan and left with • Silver – Men’s Individual Time Trial six gold and three silver medals, plus 135 • Silver – Women’s Individual Time Trial Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) points • Silver – Men’s Road Race to add to their points table as the number The Games provided good experience one team in Africa. ahead of larger events such as the Clint, who won last week’s team time- Commonwealth Games and Olympics for trial alongside Ryan, Jaydé, Jason and all the riders.

Cobus Viljoen completed his 100th parkrun on Saturday, 31 August. The healthy habit of parkrunning

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Ruimsig — Every Saturday morning, parkrunners come to Ruimsig Stadium for a morning run or walk, and just enjoy the open fi elds and fresh air. The parkrun is a free timed 5km trail that takes place every Saturday morning at 8am, right across the world, and there are no less than 214 in South Africa. Parkrunning takes place at parks, on open fi elds and private farms, in stadiums and even on campus grounds. Event Director, Adele Enslin, said, “Parkrun is for all abilities, from the fast runner chasing a personal best time to the casual walker enjoying the nature and fresh air, anybody is welcome.” One of the parkrunners, Cobus Jaydé Julius, Clint Hendricks and Jason Oosthuizen. Photo: Supplied. Viljoen, ran his 100th parkrun on Saturday, 31 August. He said, “I am not planning to stop any time soon. This is my way of keeping fi t and healthy.” Most events allow dogs and are pram-friendly but it’s always advisable to have a look at the events course page before you visit them, and some might have earlier starts in the summer. Interested runners are encouraged to register on the parkrun website and bring their printed barcodes with them when visiting any of the parkruns. For more information on the parkrun and to register, people should visit www.parkrun.co.za.

Charlene Greyling and Tanya von Gruning near the fi nish line. Photos: Thabisile Mgwali.