Pretoria Moot JANUARY 11, 2019 • www.rekordmoot.co.za • 012-842-0300 14018/11-1-19 Visit our website for breaking Wonderboompoort CPF Petition seeks to reopen PriorityPriority crimes are on local, national and international news. thirdird best in pprovincerovince 2 Moot paedophilepaedophile case 3 the increase, police saysay 5 www.rekordmoot.co.zawww.rekordmoot.co.za Matrics celebrate their passes and collect their certifi cates There was an air of excitement at schools around The Moot on Friday morning as learners went to collect their matric certifi cates. Pictured above are Bianca Maree, Philnè Strijdom, Henrico Jacobs and Jeanine Olivier at the Hoërskool Oos-Moot. Photo: David Matsena. A better and brighter year ‘We do not abandon people, we stand for them. We recognise when residents need our support and we make sure our work helps them to build life-long skills.’ Liam Ngobeni them to build life-long skills. substances and their impact in communities. “Having said this, we cannot do this alone. - The creation of over 6 000 EPWP work The year 2019 promises to be both exciting Therefore, we call on all our residents, opportunities to alleviate poverty. and challenging. partners and stakeholders to be the change - The metro launched A Place To Call This was the view of Tshwane’s mayor, they want to see.” Home global campaign to empower Solly Msimanga, who said that looking back He implored residents to be active and its homeless community and end street from 2016, when his administration took participate in government programmes in homelessness by 2030. offi ce, it had been challenging but they had their respective communities “so we can - The unveiling of 103 vehicles for the a mandate to continue to protect the services achieve excellence as well as reverse the Anti-Cable Theft Unit to help fi ght the valued by Tshwane residents. injustices of the past: inequality, poverty and scourge that is terrorising the residents of He said over the past two and a half years, unemployment; and ultimately all live in a Tshwane and subjecting them to rolling the City had registered many success stories free, democratic South Africa.” power outages. and trailblazing milestones. Msimanga said the highlights from the - The reopening of Church Square. “We have improved the lives of many by tumultuous past year included: - The repair of the longstanding sinkhole in embracing our diversity and redefi ning the - The fi nalisation of the appointment of the Jean Avenue. brand of South Africa’s capital city. chief of police. Msimanga further encouraged residents to “We have visited different communities - A donation of R50 000 to the development go out and vote in their numbers in the sixth in Tshwane, which reminded me that there of women’s cricket. national democratic election this year. is still so much to do to uplift the standards - The metro received an unqualifi ed audit. “If you are not registered to vote, please do of living of the majority of the people in our - Council approved the move to write off so during our fi nal voter registration weekend city.” R754-million in debt incurred by the poor on 26 and 27 January.” Msimanga said he had been deeply touched residents of Tshwane. He said voting was a fundamental process by the way the communities were coming - The launch of the Inner-City Rejuvenation that kept our system of government working together to help each other. to improve, among other things, the and an opportunity for residents to make their “This DA-led administration’s main cleanliness and viability of the City. voices heard. motivation is always to give residents the - The City of Tshwane partnered with SAB “As we head into this year, let’s bear in same opportunities as those available in better and AB InBev to save Tshwane R33-million mind that unity and humanity should always parts of the capital. and increase the capacity to provide water. remain our foundation. “We do not abandon people, we stand for - The metro, in partnership with the “Be your brother’s keeper and embrace them. We recognise when residents need our University of Pretoria, implemented a new each other. I wish you a happy New Year and Tshwane’s mayor, Solly Msimanga. support and we make sure our work helps approach to address the harmful use of a fruitful, prosperous 2019,” said Msimanga. 2 PRETORIA MOOT REKORD JANUARY 11, 2019 NEWS www.rekordmoot.co.za Pick words wisely to victims of abuse Kayla van Petegem - He/she must have been provoked by something you Villieria police recently said. created awareness on what not - I do not believe you, you to say to a victim of abuse. are making this up. “Words can inspire, but Brits said sexual harassment words can also destroy, so was a sensitive matter. choose yours wisely,” said “It is important to listen spokesperson Captain Coba carefully and understand the Brits. impact such an experience “Being supportive and not might have on the victim, judgmental can ensure that and not to have a dismissive victims of sexual harassment attitude while listening to the are not victimised further by victim,” she said. CPF members PRO Jan van Niekerk, secretary Lee-Anne Stols, chairperson Albert Michau and vice chaiman Wessel what we say.” When the victim reports van der Merwe. Photo: Supplied. Brits said when a colleague sexual harassment, she/he or friend talked about her/ must be empowered with his experiences of sexual information contained in the harassment, it was important SSSBC Agreement 1/2011: Wonderboompoort CPF is to avoid saying some things. Policy on Sexual Harassment “If the wrong thing is said, in the Workplace. it might cause the victim to Brits said it was also become scared to report the important to recognise sexual harassment or she/he domestic violence. third best in the province might struggle to cope with the “Domestic violence occurs psychological, psychosocial, between people in an intimate health and work-related impact relationship,” she said. ‘The hard work they put in day in and day out ensures our communities of the sexual harassment,” she “This type of violence can said. take many forms, including remain safe,’ says police. The following should not be emotional, sexual and physical said: abuse.” Kayla van Petegem diffi cult for a CPF to function.” crime in the area. - Why are you not ignoring She said even though men He thanked members, patrons He said residents could keep it, it will eventually go away? were sometimes abused The Wonderboompoort CPF is the third and management of Sector 1, 2 the following in mind: - There is no way that such by their partners, domestic best community policing forum in the and Sub Sector Capital Park for - Avoid driving alone or at a respectable person could violence was most often province. all their hard work. night. harass you. directed towards women. This was according to a recent report “Together, we achieve so - Keep all car doors locked - It is not possible that your “It may not be easy to on CPF structures by the department much more,” he said. and windows closed while in or junior could harass you. identify domestic violence at of community safety, said the CPF’s He urged residents to become out of your car. - Are you sure it was not just fi rst,” she said. chairperson Albert Michau. involved in the CPF. - Use your alarm or other a harmless fl irtation? “While some relationships For the period under review, a total of Wonderboompoort police anti-theft devices. - How can you as a man be are clearly abusive from the 142 CPFs were assessed and 95% of them spokesperson, Constable - Never leave your car sexually harassed? It is not outset, abuse often starts subtly were declared functional. Mandlakayise Zwane, unoccupied with the engine possible. and gets worse over time.” The report also indicated that many of congratulated the CPF on their running or with children inside. the structures showed an improvement achievement. - Do not leave packages or compared to the previous period. “On behalf of the station valuables on the seat of your Hercules was ranked the best CPF, commander, we are proud to car. This is a big temptation followed by Pretoria Central and have them on our side, fi ghting for thieves. If you must leave VERKOPERS!!!! Wonderboompoort. crime with us,” he said. something in the car, lock it in Lys by die A-SPAN. Michau spoke to Rekord about their “The hard work they put in the boot or put it out of sight. Ons benodig dringend success. day in and day out ensures our - If you must use an ATM, “What makes our CPF a success is the communities remain safe.” choose one that is located nog voorraad. participation of all the role players, the Zwane said the police valued inside a shop, mall or other Ansie Kontak ons gerus vir gratis members who patrol in their spare time, and appreciated their effort, well-lit location. Withdraw 082 818 7449 advies en waardasie om te the managerial members of the various hard work and commitment. only the amount of cash you sectors, collaboration with the police and “We hope that we will need. verkoop. Ampie metro police,” he said. continue to work with them - Do not carry a purse or 072 845 4186 14jr Aktiewe Agente in die “If everyone does not work together and in the future and maintain our wallet, if possible. Moot www.ansielouw.com 13032_11/1/19 have good relationships, it will be very good relationship.” - Avoid carrying large Zwane said that while the amounts of cash.