October 22, 2020 011-970-3030 Fax: 011-970-4083 FREE Also fi nd us on the internet - www.kemptonexpress.co.za / E-mail: [email protected] Claudine beats Case against husband accused of Caxton introduces new content cancer 6 2019 murder postponed again 3 pillars: Meet the Van der Walts 4 New fi re station welcomed

Puleng Sekabate of , Hospital View, fundamentally a basic human blaze that engulfed the Bank Some of the new amenities Midstream Estate, Olifantsfon- right. of Lisbon building in Johan- that have been included is a Residents of Kempton Park tein industrial hub, R562 link- “It is our duty as the CoE nesburg two years ago,” added locker room with fi re gear and surrounding areas in ing Ekurhuleni with Midrand that we invest in infrastructure Masina. lockers for staff on duty, a Ekurhuleni welcomed the and Old Pretoria Road linking that is capacitated with ad- The R41-million fi re station physical fi tness training facil- opening of a new fi refi ghting Olifantsfontein industrial hub equate resources to protect our is home to fi ve fi re engines, ity as well as a boardroom. concrete giant, the Olifants- with the north,” said Gadebe. residents,” said Masina. which are: “The fi re station has 43 per- fontein Fire Station, last week. During the offi cial opening The mayor stated that the - Hydraulic pump (HP) sonnel divided into four shifts According to Themba of the station, the executive city’s investment in fi refi ght- vehicle; with additional reserve force Gadebe, metro spokesperson, mayor of the City of Ekurhu- ing equipment has not only - Water tanker with a capac- members,” explained Gadebe. this new station replaces the leni, MzwandilMzwandilee served the people of Ekurhu- ity of 11 000 litres of water “The station will service old fi re station that was built MasinaMasina,, said leni, but the entiree and 2 000 litres of foam; Ekurhuleni residents effi cient- around 1940. a fi re sta- province hasha benefi tted. - Major industrial pumper ly as it has more resources and “Areas to be serviced by the titionon iiss nonott “You willw remember with 3 500 litres of water more capacity than the old station include the logistic cor- only about that fi refi ghters and capacity; fi re station. The community is ridor developing along the R21 fi refi ghtingghting equipmentequ from - Rescue pumper with 2 200 urged to take care of this re- freeway, R21 freeway on both but is theth city were litres of water; source and respect the person- directions, Winnie Mandela, instrumentalin in - 4x4 grass unit pumper with nel who dedicate their lives to Tswelopele, Clayville, parts combatingc the 800 litres of water. ensure our safety.”

“This new station replaces the old fi re station that was built around 1940,” said The new Olifantsfontein Fire Station. Themba Gadebe, metro spokesperson. Page 2 NEWS www.kemptonexpress.co.za . . . KEMPTON EXPRESS October 22, 2020 BFS recovers 6 vehicles Over the past weekend, Furthermore, members on a case, fol- Benoni Flying Squad mem- acting on information they lowed by a white Volkswa- bers arrested six suspects had received arrested two gen Golf at Xhosa Street and recovered six motor suspects in separate inci- in previously, also vehicles in various areas of dents when they were found reported on a Daveyton Kempton Park where drugs in possession of hijacked case. were also confi scated. vehicles. “One suspect was arrest- Grant Giblin, commu- “During further opera- ed for possession of a white nications offi cer for the tions, four hijacked motor Ford Bantam which was squad, reported that four vehicles that had been recovered on Snake Road suspects were arrested abandoned, were recovered. in Benoni formally reported around North Rand Road, These included a silver on a case in Kempton Park, in addition Volkswagen Polo, stolen September this year. to Esiphethweni Section around , which “Another suspect found in Thembisa and Turvey was discovered at Teanong in possession of a silver Street in Benoni after they Section in Thembisa. Audi A4, recovered in were found in possession of “Additionally, a gold Kingsway Road in Davey- drugs. Volkswagen Polo was ton, was apprehended on a “Heroin, otherwise impounded at Emangweni case reported in Cullinan.” known as nyaope, and Section in Thembisa which Investigations continue. dagga were confi scated had been reported stolen in Giblin said the suspects from the varying suspects. Thembisa,” Giblin reported. face charges of possession The estimated value of the A white Kia K2700 was of drugs, dealing in drugs illicit substances have not found abandoned at Linde- and possession of hijacked been disclosed.” lani Squatter Camp reported motor vehicles. SAPS probes road death

A 42-year-old woman was the woman was fi rst struck make of the other vehicle killed when she was hit by by another vehicle, which that is alleged to have hit a vehicle driving on Zuur- was driving in the middle the woman fi rst. fontein Road from China lane. “He told the police that Gate last Sunday at around “The driver said he at- he was focused on avoid- 10pm. tempted to apply the emer- ing the woman and so he A driver in his 30s gency brake, but the woman was unable to identify the stopped at the scene after collided into his windshield car that allegedly sped off the accident. According following the impact from without stopping.” to the spokesperson for the other vehicle,” Tsot- The woman is said to Sebenza SAPS, Sgt Sharon sotso said. be a mother and wife of a Tsotsotso, a case of culpa- Tsotsotso told Express Midrand SAPS offi cer. ble homicide was opened. that the accused is not able She was from Thembisa. “The accused alleged that to recall the model and Investigations continue. Would-be robbers caught

Three suspects were arrested on Friday after- noon with the assistance of security offi cers. This comes after a motorist was allegedly approached by the suspects after she had stopped at the traffi c light on Highveld Road. “One of the suspects allegedly tried to grab her car keys but the victim responded by hooting which got the attention of nearby security offi cers,” said Capt Jethro Mtshali, spokesperson for Kempton Park SAPS. “When the offi cers approached the tar- geted vehicle, the suspects tried to fl ee but the offi cers caught up to them.” All three suspects were arrested on charges of attempted robbery and were detained at the Kempton Park Police Station pending their appearances at the Kempton Park Mag- istrate’s Court. KEMPTON EXPRESS October 22, 2020 . . . www.kemptonexpress.co.za NEWS Page 3

The case of Deon Jansen van Rensburg, who is accused of his wife’s murder, was postponed on Thursday to November 24 pending post-mortem results. Husband accused of murder back in court Puleng Sekabate Jansen van Rensburg is accused changed to murder. they are staying strong. Members of #ComeIn and Demo- of severely assaulting his wife on Jansen van Rensburg was “This has been hard on all of us cratic Alliance Women’s Network The case against murder-accused August 5 last year. granted R10 000 bail in Kempton and we still miss her even after a (Dawn) were seen supporting her Deon Jansen van Rensburg was She died in hospital on August Park Magistrate’s Court in August year since her passing,” said Lubbe. family and demonstrating outside again postponed by the Kemp- 18, 2019. 2019. “It is challenging, but we believe the court last Thursday. ton Park Magistrate’s Court last According to Capt Jethro Mt- Although Karien died on August and pray that with time it will get “Our family and friends always Thursday. shali, spokesperson for Kempton 18, she was declared brain dead on better.” travel from far to show their sup- Jansen van Rensburg is accused Park SAPS, Karien, who was in a Women’s Day (August 9). Karien was described as a soft port and we had more people sup- of the murder of his wife Karien. coma upon admission into hospi- Karien’s family stated her death and kind person. porting us this time. The case was postponed to No- tal until her death, had multiple has been hard on relatives and She was a Glen Marais resident “It really means a lot to us and vember 24, pending post-mortem injuries suggestive of assault. The friends. and a mother of two sons, who were we appreciate the support,” said results. initial charge of attempted murder Her mother, Elsie Lubbe, said 13 and 17 at the time of her death. Lubbe. Crime trends identifi ed The suspect was Sebenza SAPS spokesper- addition to two traffi c signs House robberies handed-over to son Sgt Sharon Tsotsotso being erected on Zuurfon- proved to be Kempton Park informed Express of the tein Road.” problematic as far as house SAPS who arrived most prevalent crime Tsotsotso said stats will robberies were concerned. on scene on Friday tendencies and hot spots in only be discussed during Again, no detailed report afternoon after a Kempton Park during last SAPS’s next meeting. regarding house robberies CPF member suc- week. She urged Kemptonians was released and members cessfully outwitted In addition, she stated to be weary in these fol- of the community are re- the attempted house that on Friday Sebenza lowing areas: minded to have all entranc- robber that was offi cials, in collaboration es to their homes securely trapped inside the with Mamba Security, SOS Hijackings locked at all times. house. and ADT, facilitated a traf- Hijackings were reported Business robberies were fi c operation for drinking to be a high risk factor in also recorded in Long- and driving in Sebenza, Cresslawn, Modderfontein meadow. Croydon, Cresslawn, Es- and Kempton Park West. Fast-thinking CPF member ther Park, Modderfontein No details of dates, times Robbery with fi rearms and Longmeadow. or number of suspects and Tsotsotso reported armed “Six suspects were ar- relevant details pertaining robberies occurred in traps robber inside house rested for driving under to the crimes were released Spartan and Kempton Park the infl uence of alcohol, in for publication. West. One suspect, who allegedly to Long Street. rived and that the scene attempted a house robbery in was offi cially handed over Daphne Court on Friday, was Trapped to police who arrested the outwitted by offi cials who “The suspect was caught suspect and escorted him to trapped him inside the house inside the house and was Kempton Park SAPS hold- after 4pm until back-up ar- locked inside by a fast- ing cells. rived to apprehend him. thinking CPF member. Capt Jethro Mtshali, According to the opera- “Sec Pros reaction units spokesperson for Kempton tions director of Sec Pros, were dispatched and on Park SAPS, confi rmed that Gerald Groenewald, the arrival one man was ap- the incident occurred in ‡ OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK ‡ control room received a prehended by CPF and Sec Long Street and that one No Appointment Necessary request on the ‘Share it Live’ Pros members on scene,” suspect was arrested. Whatsapp group for “urgent Groenewald stated. No weapons were found in MEDICAL SERVICES DENTAL SERVICES assistance” to be dispatched He said that SAPS ar- commission of the crime.

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Heleen axton introduces 5 new content pillars showcasing local family Rossouw Hannes Caxton Local Newspapers is introducing said: “We are super fi ve new content categories to its web- excited to get in the car with our jogging sites, and Express will be unveiling each gear to go on a parkrun. This way we one through the lives of the Van der Walt as family get our exercise in and spend family from Kempton Park. quality time together. Our medical aid Why the Van der Walts? Hannes van gives us great benefi t points for taking der Walt is the Kempton top 10 con- part in such activities.” tender for the 2020 Mr SA title. His wife The Van der Walts unanimously is Natasha, and their daughter and son agreed they are happy campers. are Leané (16) and Jovan (12). “We love the outdoors, so camping These content categories will be with our caravan would be our number focused on lifestyle, children, motoring, one weekend away. property and fi nances. This wholesome “With the whole family we do the household will be acting as demonstra- camping thing, but when it’s me and tion as to how Caxton will focus and pro- Natasha only, luxury lodging is defi nitely duce content for each topic henceforth. the ultimate,” dad said. Lifestyle Natasha said they enjoy ATKV Buf- Express paid a visit to their classically felspoort since it caters for the whole quant casa in Glen Marais to get a taste family. She added: “The Kruger Park and of their lifestyle and how their family Margate would be our favourite destina- dynamic surrounding Covid-19, commu- tions in .” nity work, cooking, outdoor activities and Community work holiday styles go together. With tremendous help from his wife, Covid-19 Hannes said they started with com- In the light of Hannes’s Mr SA cam- munity work in 2016 by bringing relief to paign, his family has engaged with him people on the streets. in this pursuit – and Covid-19 didn’t slow “During lockdown we felt the urge to them down. matter and to bring change and relief “When lockdown started, we created in these challenging times. We started a schedule for the family to stay in a providing food parcels for families in the daily routine. It was something like: 8am areas of Kempton Park, with volun- the children clean their rooms, 9am teers from all over our town. From that homework had to be facilitated, games we started our own NPO - ShineOn and recreational activities were allowed Projects.” at 11am if the children completed their Family activities tasks, 1pm was lunch time, homework Leané and Jovan said their favourite again at 2pm, family exercises at 3pm, family games include Rummicub and dinner time at 5pm, followed by 6pm UNO. family quality time in front of the TV,” “We would play with sweets and with Hannes explained. each round we all put our candy in - the Ideal family meal winner takes it all,” they explained. Natasha gleefully indicated that she’s The family said they enjoy shopping the main cook. together for necessities, home décor and “But when dessert is concerned, dad other essentials. “Leané loves shopping is hands down the best chef,” she said. when it’s for her closet,” Natasha joked. “We try to eat healthy, which mainly Are they a DIY family? includes chicken, fi sh and any white “When the house needs new touches meat served with a vegetables. But or elements, we jump in as we enjoy when we want to go wild, our ideal fam- decorating, painting the walls and gar- ily meal would be Flame Diner’s ribs and dening,” Natasha said. chips.” Keep an eye on Kempton Express The outdoors and our website to follow the Van der Their outdoor activities agenda gener- Walts as we unfold our new content ally aims to join a parkrun. pillars. KEMPTON EXPRESS October 22, 2020 . . . www.kemptonexpress.co.za COMMUNITY Page 5 Adopt a pet Kempton Park SPCA has updated its adoption process for safety reasons due to Covid-19. These new changes were put in place at the commencement of the lockdown in March and will also apply during Alert Level 1. These are the steps to follow to adopt a pet: • Check for animals that are up for adop- tion on Kempton Express or Kempton Park SPCA Facebook page. • Phone the offi ce on 011 028 3203 to fi nd out if they are still available. If yes, make an appointment for viewing and paperwork. • Normal adoption process takes place (meet and greet if applicable, property inspection by appointment, sterilisation and more). • You will be contacted to arrange collection. Kennel S6: This Labrador-cross Kennel R6: This mixed breed male Kennel R18: These domestic short- Kennel R17: This female tabby male is about fi ve months old. puppy is up for adoption. haired kittens are up for adoption. is up for adoption. Know Your Local NGO: Giving women hope Know Your Local NGOs is a new workshops and conferences. We target market, who does it aim pads and cosmetics, school shoes third one is that we are unable initiative of Express that attempts sometimes invite professionals to help? campaign and donate-a-blanket to appoint people who can assist to bridge the gap that might exist to come and share with us their “Women from any background, campaign. During lockdown, we with the administration as well as between the community, corpo- knowledge and experience to deal but the common thing we share started the groceries campaign follow-ups with those who attend rates and local organisations. with emotions,” said the founder is pain. If you know you have and have assisted 50 families with our meetings to constantly check The aim is to make local or- of Women of Hope South Africa, experienced disappointment, abuse groceries.” their needs. This is done on an ad ganisations that continuously make Precious Tsolo. and loss, Women of Hope is for What are some of the prominent hoc basis because the leaders of a diff erence in the community “We impart knowledge and skills you, irrespective of race. Whether challenges faced by the organisa- Women of Hope are employed known to the public. to empower women economically you are employed or unemployed, tion? and commitment is given to their These organisations include non- through business development, we all experience pain in diff erent “Finance is one of our major employers during the week.” profi t organisations, non-govern- fi nancial management, image, per- ways and stages of our lives. We challenges as we don’t have any What are the organisation’s ment organisations and non-profi t sonal branding and job interview aim to help every woman to move fi nancial support, and most of the needs? companies. skills. beyond pain and past failures to activities depend on the contribu- “Financial assistance, volunteers This week, we feature Women “Our focus is to bring hope live a purposeful life. Our pur- tion from women in the organi- to assist with managing our brand of Hope South Africa, which was through group participation and pose is to create a safe platform to sation. If we could get fi nancial and administration, trained counsel- established in 2017 and registered presentations from diff erent pro- discuss challenges as women from assistance, it would help us make lors and transportation and catering in 2019. fessionals in diff erent areas includ- diff erent backgrounds, learn from a great impact in our communities for meetings.” What does the organisation do? ing business, health, education and each other and support each other and societies. How has Covid-19, regulations, “Empower women spiritually to industries, among others things.” to deal with our pain.” The second challenge is trans- restrictions and lockdown impact- deal with day-to-day challenges Where is it based? What are some of your ongoing portation for women who live ed the organisation? that hinder them to break from “Norkem Park, but we are in operations/campaigns/outreach far from Norkem Park. We have “We were unable to hold our their respective pasts. Provide the process to expand our foot- programmes? ladies from as far as Soshanguve, monthly meetings as planned.” guidance on dealing with emotions print due to the requests from the “We have meetings every third Soweto, and Krugers- Contact details that can limit women to move for- women who attend.” week of the month. There is an dorp who have been consistent [email protected] or ward in life. This is done through Who is the organisation’s ongoing campaign of sanitary in attending these meetings. The WhatsApp 061 536 6005. Page 6 COMMUNITY www.kemptonexpress.co.za . . . KEMPTON EXPRESS October 22, 2020

Cancer Venter wins battle against cancer Awareness Puleng Sekabate all the way to Pretoria for her God that it was a newew beginning.” chemotherapy. Unfortunately, thingsings took a turn After being told she had 10 per The resident said she had to go for the worst when a pain suddensuddenlyly cent chance of survival due to for a scan to check whether her developed on Venter’ser’s back at 14 cancer in 2011 and being alive to body had been cleared. weeks into her pregnancy.gnancy. tell her story today, Claudine Ven- “It showed there was still cancer She consulted thee doctors as the ter is a true refl ection of her book in my lungs, so I had to go for pain was excruciatingng and after subtitled Only God can convert a radiation,” explained Venter. going for a sonar shehe had to ddigestigest “.” into a “,”. “I had to go for a full body ra- news that there wass a lump on heherr Van Riebeeck resident Venter diation and as a result, I could only back right below herer lowest rib (35) was diagnosed with stage four get 25 sessions of the radiation and and that she would have to go for a non-Hodgkin lymphoma (cancer not 30. My exposure to the radia- biopsy to fi nd out more. of the glands) on Christmas Day tion was too much.” “We had yet anotherher sour Christ- in 2011. Venter and her husband were mas in 2012 becausese on December “That was a very nasty Christ- informed by doctors that due to 23 the results came back informing mas Day. I started having symp- chemo and radiation she would not me the cancer was back. I, againagain,, toms, but doctors couldn’t quite fall pregnant again and they im- had to start treatment,”nt,” shared an put their fi ngers on it because the mediately came to terms with the emotional Venter. cancer hides in the glands,” she fact that they would only have one “Because I was pregnant,regnant, we said. child. The exact opposite occurred had to choose whetherher I would “You can take as many blood after a trip to Bali, Indonesia. fi nish my pregnancyy term and thus samples as you want, it won’t “After my radiation, my husband stand the risk of myselfyself and tthehe show anything and it was only won a week-long holiday to Bali at baby dying or givingng uupp the when a gland, the size of a golf work and we thought it would be pregnancy in order to fi ght to ball, popped up under my arm that the perfect break. So going on the stay alive. It was onene of the I was diagnosed. When they took it trip I didn’t think of any precau- worst decisions I haveave had out my journey of fi ghting cancer tions because of what the doctors to make in my entirere life. started.” said,” explained Venter. “What made it worse,orse, I Venter, her husband and her then “To our surprise, two weeks after had to start with thee chemo 10-month-old son lived in Vander- the holiday, I was pregnant and we immediately after thehe bijlpark at that time and travelled thought it was a good sign from termination. There was no time for me to mournrn my loss. It was literallyy like a steam train just goingoing through me. I just had ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF my eye on the end, hop- BONITAS MEDICAL FUND ing I would make itt foforr my husband and son’sn’s 2020 sake.” While fi ghting forr her life, Venter and her family had to simultane-tane- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ously deal with losingng their resulting lockdown restrictions the Bonitas unborn baby girl. Medical Fund AGM will be held via a digital A week later, theyy received more platform. bad news that the chemotherapyhemotherapy wasn’t working. “Tests were done to see if the ’s Claudine Venter (35) is a cancer survivor, motivator Date: Wednesday, 11 November 2020 lump had shrunk, but it hadn’t and and published author. I remember asking the doctor if I Time: 09h00 was going to die and she said she victory,” said Venter. She has done this through her (the AGM platform will be open didn’t know,” said Venter. “Because the cancer originated published book titled Full Stop from 07h00) “I was told eight doctors sat in in my lungs and also because of vs Comma, where she shares all discussion regarding my condi- the radiation, I was diagnosed the details of her journey, includ- tion, which was when they opted with a chronic lung disease, bron- ing her emotions, thoughts and All Principal Members are invited to attend and will to try an old treatment. Fortunate- chiectasis, so my lower part of my paints a clear picture of what each need to provide their SA identity number or Bonitas ly, it worked and the lump began lungs are dead. I am extremely step of her journey felt like and membership number to attend the AGM virtually to shrink. Because the cancer had careful to being healthy during how much of a brighter day it is and vote via the digital platforms. Members are this pandemic.” for her and her family to have encouraged to contact the Bonitas Contact Centre returned I had to do a stem cell on 0860 002 108 to update their contact details. transplant and a lumbar puncture It is evident that Venter’s ex- conquered through it all. to see if the cancer was in my periences and past are no match “The grace of God is very Further information can be found at spine, but it wasn’t.” for her strength as she continues big and He carries you through www.bonitas.co.za. The success of that treatment to stay positive and positively challenges you think you will If you have any queries regarding the AGM, please was a sign that the worst was over impacts other cancer survivors. never pull through,” said a joyful contact PwC on 011 287 0974 or by emailing for Venter, who has been cancer- She decided to share her story Venter. [email protected]. free for seven years. with others to help motivate and For more information contact “It took me fi ve years to get to encourage people with cancer, Venter on 082 887 2969. where I am today because I was cancer survivors, people who have very weak and couldn’t climb lost their loved ones to cancer and the stairs. So being able to go up those with loved ones who are 0860 002 108 | bonitas.co.za and down the stairs is now a big fi ghting cancer. Scan for video KEMPTON EXPRESS October 22, 2020 . . . www.kemptonexpress.co.za NEWS Page 7 Page 8 COMMUNITY www.kemptonexpress.co.za . . . KEMPTON EXPRESS October 22, 2020 Videographer strives to capture the best pictures Lynne Ndlovu “Much like videos, which work “I was once shooting a music reassuring them. like memories. video in our neighbourhood and “The subject needs to know that Local videographer Keough “I have always been practical in when I reviewed my work, I realised what they’re doing is appealing. Matseke has proven through his nature. I believe in showing, not my footage had a lot of ‘grain’ in Verbal cues like ‘that looks amazing’ career that individuals with talent telling. Working with diff erent artists the visuals. It made it unbearable to or ‘keep it up’ allow the subject to and drive can become great in life. got me to this point.” watch. be more sure of themselves and their In an interview with Express, The videographer owns his own “I learnt more about aperture actions. Matseke talked about his love for his company and worked with the control and how much light to let “My advice for anyone who wants work and the industry. likes of Jay Claude, Jimmy Wiz, into the camera. to get involved in videography is “I love fi lming. DynastyFutureBetty, Collegelive & “I learnt from that. to familiarise yourself with the “I believe everything is beautiful, Carvo Cardo, Ma-E and Papa Ghost. “It’s good to allow your subject equipment and video-making it just depends on how you look at it. “My favourite thing about fi lming to view the footage. It helps with techniques,” said Matseke. “I chose this career because life is has to be colour-grading as colour angles and to be visually appealing. I based on visuals. creates the mood, it decides the feel will reshoot if need be. “The fi rst thing we do in the of the video. My least favourite is “When shooting a music video morning is to open our eyes and sequencing - laying out everything, with a subject who is nervous it can Local videographer, Keough Mat- store a lot of the things we see in our scene for scene, is exhausting. be addressed by allowing them to seke (26) met with Express to talk minds for viewing later. “I have made mistakes. see the potential of the shot and by about his love for the industry. Rhino poaching decreases in 2020 While lockdown impacted recovered. Friedmann said thousands of SA citizens lockdown saw a decrease in fi nancially, the Endangered rhino poaching for ‘bushmeat’ Wildlife Trust noticed a using snares and poisons decrease in the number of increased. rhinos poached during this “EWT staff , and associates period. working in the fi eld noted a The conservation signifi cant increase in the use of organisation, based on the snares to catch species such as borders of Kempton Park and antelopes, bush pigs and birds,” Modderfontein, noted in the said Friedmann. fi rst half of 2020 the number “Secondary consequences of rhinos poached was half the of this scourge include amount compared to the fi rst the increase in snaring of six months of 2019. threatened species such as wild CEO of the trust, Yolan dogs.” Friedmann, said according to Friedmann said this kind offi cial fi gures, rhino poaching of poaching was attributed to in South Africa decreased by escalating levels of starving around 53 per cent in the fi rst people. six months of 2020. “Around the country we “Only 166 rhinos were noted an increased reliance by killed since the beginning of many people on wildlife, such the year, compared to 316 as hares, birds and small game during the fi rst six months of for food. If successful, this kind 2019.” of poaching could assist with In July, minister of the income generation in cash- Department of Environment, strapped households.” Forestry and Fisheries Barbara She said the lockdown pushed Creecy announced that 88 people to rely on their natural rhinos were poached in Kruger environment for food, income National Park (KNP) during and even medication. the fi rst six months of the year. “Whether or not the relaxed Creecy said as the lockdown lockdown regulations will result restrictions were gradually in a reversal of this trend is yet lifted rhino poaching incidents to be seen. slowly increased. If not, this could spell The minister said between disaster for many species who January and June, 38 will not withstand the impact of suspected rhino poachers were countrywide snaring.” arrested in the KNP and 23 Friedmann said by fi rearms confi scated. Fifty- introducing stricter measures seven suspects were arrested at borders, increasing visible during joint SANParks ECI/ policing and the number of SAPS operations outside roadblocks nationwide, rhino of the KNP and 18 fi rearms poaching could be reduced.

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www.privateproperty.co.za Serengeti’s Macnab above par South Africa’s leading amateur and “I am ecstatic to fi nish the season mentum shifted,” she said. States next August to take up a golf C-Division Senior titles. Serengeti golfer, Caitlyn Macnab, on such a high note,” said Macnab, She reeled in fi ve more birdies scholarship at Texas Christian Uni- In the Mid-Amateur champion- picked up where she left off with a fi nalist in the Emerging Athlete on the home stretch, leaving the op- versity, so I want to make those fi rst ship, Heidi van den Berg from yet another dazzling victory in the category in the recent Momentum position behind. six months count.” Services Golf Club won the Open Ekurhuleni Women’s Champion- gsport SA Women’s Sports Awards. “Just like that, I found my rhythm Fellow Serengeti golfer Nadia van division, Veronica Paddy the B- ship. “Our fi nal matric exams are and stroke and the confi dence start- der Westhuizen fi red a fi nal round 68 Division and Mumsy Boshomane She cemented her spot at the top around the corner, so I knew it ed fl ooding back,” said the Grant to clinch the runner-up spot on three- clinched the C-Division title. of the Women’s Golf South Africa would be my last event of the Veenstra Golf Academy member. under 213, while Pretoria Country Bongiwe Shabalala led the way in Open and Junior Rankings in Febru- season. To be honest, I was a little “The putts just all went my way.” Club’s Danielle du Toit fi nished the A-Division in the Senior Cham- ary with a superior performance apprehensive when we teed off at Her triumph in the Ekurhuleni third on 223. pionship, with Kerry-Ann Murga- in the Aon SA Women’s Amateur Glendower. Women’s Open in 2017 signalled The GolfRSA Elite Squad mem- troyd the winner in the B-Division. Stroke Play and Match Play Cham- “I kept fi t during the lockdown the start of a long stretch of winning ber is home on a break from Purdue Visually impaired Charlene pionships. and I tried to keep my game sharp. performances, and she was over the University in the States. Pienaar not only won the Disabled However, the double triumph at I hit balls into a net in the garden, moon to bring it home once again. Other multiple winners included Golfer division, but also impressed RoyalRoyal JohannesbuJohannesburgrg and KensiKensing-ng- prpractisedactised my drills and puputtedtted oonn “Knowi“Knowingng I would onlonlyy be pplay-lay- Lonique Jansen van Vuuren, with a joint second fi nish in the ton GoGolflf CClublub would mark a fi nal the bedroom carpet. I got out on the ing this one ranking event put who scooped up the Open C-Division, while Charisse competitive appearance for the course as soon as golf re-opened, some pressure on me, so I B-Division Open, Moses won the C-Division CloseClosedd GolfRSA elite squad member before but yoyouu never really know how yoyourur am reallreallyy excited that I Closed and Junior and Lorato Mosiane the C-Division the government issued lockdown. game will hold up under competitive was able to pull it off . titles, and Cheryl Juniors. Like her peers, Macnab took to pressurepressure.”.” This performance has Lindsay, wwhoho the fairways as soon as golf was Macnab said she battled a balky really boosted my won ththee re-opened in June, but a heavy aca- putter in the fi rst two rounds, bubutt confi dence. C-Division demic load in her fi nal school year she found the stride that saw her “O“Oncence I’I’veve ccom-om- Open aandnd restricted her time on the course. dominate in the 2019 season duriduringng pleted my fi nal exams, Yet there was no stopping the the fi nal round. I’m going to work realreallyly talented golfer in her fi rst ranking “O“Overver ththee fi rsrstt twtwoo roroundsunds I hard on my game to start event at Glendower Golf ClubClub.. missed a lot of putts inside two to the 2021 season with a bang. Macnab lived up to her number three metres. The fi nal round began I will be heading one billing with a dominant perfor-perfor- much the same, but then, on ththee to tthehe mance, fi ring rounds of 71, 72 and ninth hole, I holed a clutch putt for 67 to claim the Open Championship birdie, and that was the title with a three-shot victory on momomentment tthehe six-under-par 210 and bagging the momo-- Junior and Closed Championships titlestitles ttoo boboot.ot.

GolfRSA Elite Squad member and Serengeti golfer Caitlyn Macnab won the A-Division Open, Closed and Junior titles in the Ekurhuleni Women’s Championship at Glendower Golf Club in October 2020. Photograph: GolfRSA.