get updated news on your mobile device www.africanreporter.co.za SA’s smartest property app. 3 Download now! Friday, 20 September, 2019 48 Fifth Avenue, Springs z 011 812-4800 079 408 9334 Price R1.30 + Vat = R1,50 ‘Overcoming violence doesn't just happen’ Doreen Mokgolo [email protected] Duduza – Learners from NN Nde- bele Secondary School pledged their support in the fi ght against gender-based violence on Monday. They took to Nala Street, just in front of the Duduza Police Station, to voice their grievances, performed a guard of honour and chanted ‘enough is enough’ songs. Some of the male teachers and learners showed their solidarity by wearing high heels, head scarves and lipstick. The school collaborated with the Duduza police to pledge support to all victims of violence in schools around the country. Duduza police spokesperson Sgt Harry Manaka educated the learners about gender-based violence. Speaking at the assembly, he re- iterated the police’s support in the fi ght against violence by prioritising all cases of violence against women Download the Pixzar app, scan and children. the photo to see more photos “We are encouraging learners to report any incidences of violence perpetrated against them to the po- Teachers and learners joined the national outcry against gender-based violence. lice without any fear. “We cannot continue living in a society where women and children port against gender-based violence main quiet until the victim is killed. are living in fear in their homes, at because the school doesn’t operate “We are encouraging the learners schools and on the streets. as an island. to speak out and seek help because “As the police, we are saying we “These learners come from the in the absence of their parents we are School principal Billy are here and will do whatever it very same community that abuses their parents. Mashiyane supports takes to remove the abusers from our women and children and are exposed “We are also encouraging them the call for violence streets,” he adds. to violence. to report teachers who attempt to against women and School principal Billy Mashiyane “We see victims of violence and violate them sexually, even through children to be given says they decided to voice their sup- sometimes even witness it, but re- corporal punishment,” he says. greater attention. 2 NEWS THE SPRINGS AFRICAN REPORTER | www.africanreporter.co.za Friday, 20 September, 2019 Elderly man arrested for rape Duduza offi cer KwaThema - Seventeen hijacked motor vehicles and and promised to fi x his cell- people were arrested over rape. phone and help him obtain a the weekend during vari- “A 63-year-old man driver’s licence. receives award ous operations held in the was arrested for raping a “He then told him to area. 38-year-old man. remove his underwear and Duduza – Duduza SAPS administrative The operations included “The victim alleged he forced him to face down and offi cer Estie Marais received an award roadblocks, stop-and-search- was visiting his sister in allegedly raped him,” she as admin employee of the year in the es and tracing of suspects. KwaThema when he was says. level fi ve to seven category during the KwaThema police raped. A case was opened and Ekurhuleni Excellence Awards held at spokesperson Const Media “He alleged the suspect, the suspect was arrested and Carnival City last week. Khoza says the suspects who is his sister's father-in- detained at KwaThema Po- She works for the Duduza SAPS Man- were arrested for posses- law, called him to the bed- lice Station. agement Information Centre and helps po- sion of drugs and dagga, room and asked him to sit “He will appear in the lice offi cers with information they need. house break-ins and theft, on the bed. Springs Magistrate’s Court Marais says she is happy her work has assault GBH, possession of “He started touching him soon. been recognised by the metro. “This is my second win in a row, which makes me believe that my hard work is recognised by my superiors and colleagues Man stages his own kidnapping since I was transferred to Duduza SAPS in Tsakane - A man (29) was tion, police were informed demanding money from his 2007. arrested for staging his own by the family that they had family,” she explains. “I enjoy working with the community of kidnapping last Friday. received a SMS from the Mngomezulu says they Duduza, and feel I am part of this commu- The suspect was reported alleged victim’s phone, de- would like to warn the com- nity because they welcomed me and they missing on September 2 at manding money before the munity not to report false cas- were receptive to me. Tsakane Police Station. ‘victim’ could be released. es or pretend they are victims “With the police, I am collecting dignity Tsakane police spokesper- “Police had to involve more as this is a criminal offence sanitary towels for learners in Duduza,” son Sgt Lerato Mngomezulu SAPS role players, including and offenders will be charged she adds. says a case of missing person negotiators and cellphone with perjury. was opened, investigations tracking companies. “This act is misleading the were conducted and a search “It was later discovered the police in terms of directing was done by police without victim was not missing, but state resources instead of us- Duduza administrative offi cer Estie Marais any luck. was in Sebokeng of his own ing e resources where they are was one of the many Ekurhuleni residents “In the process of investiga- free will and he was the one genuinely needed,” she adds. who received excellence awards. Two arrested for possession of hijacked car KwaThema - Two men, aged 23 inside a yard on Peu Street, KwaThema police spokesperson and 25, have been arrested for KwaThema. Const Media Khoza says two sus- being in possession of a hijacked On arrival, they found a white pects were arrested and detained at car on Monday. Toyota Corolla. KwaThema Police Station. It is alleged on the day the police The registration number was “They will appear in the Springs received a tip-off of a suspicious- circulated and it was discovered Magistrate’s Court soon,” she ex- looking vehicle which was parked the car was hijacked in Hillbrow. plains. Friday, 20 September, 2019 . .. THE SPRINGS AFRICAN REPORTER | www.africanreporter.co.za NEWS 3 Const Khoza crowned Woman of the Year KwaThema - KwaThema police communications of- fi cer Const Media Khoza was crowned Woman of the Year in Ekurhuleni at the Ekurhuleni Excellence Awards last week. Khoza is known to be willing to go the extra mile for her col- leagues and community. She is described as being available to fi ll in the gap when- ever there is a need in different components at the station. Khoza is one of the selected junior members on the National Police Safety Committee and is also part of the National Man- agement Committee. KwaThema police communica- Learners celebrate their heritage The spokesperson says she has tions offi cer Const Media Khoza always loved working with her with her award for Woman of the community and lending a help- Year in Ekurhuleni. Learners from Laerskool Werda with their transport driver Mack Kgasago showed off their cultural outfi ts, as part of the ing hand to those in need from a school’s heritage celebration. young age. “I feel honoured to receive “Since I joined the force 11 this recognition from the metro years ago, I have been able to pro- because it shows my hard work tect my community while doing is recognised,” she adds. Local fashionistas what I love. display their wares Springs - As part of celebrating Heri- tage Month, Springs Mall partnered with the metro and East Rand Fashion Week to host a fashion show on Satur- day. Various designers set up tables to dis- Choirs from Johannesburg Archdiocese Catholic Choirs Music As- play their unique designs in the parking sociation showed off their singing skills at KwaThema Community lot, while a DJ provided entertainment. Hall over the weekend. Most fashion items were home-made and all had a local fl avour to them. “This event is a joint effort from the Choirs show off their talent Springs Mall, Ekurhuleni and East Rand Fashion Week, and we would like to KwaThema – Johannesburg participated in the competition thank all of them for making it possible,” Archdiocese Catholic Choirs from the following eight dean- says event organiser Khaya Masipa. Music Association (JADCC- eries: Central Johannesburg, “The purpose of the event is to show- MA) showed off their singing Ekurhuleni, North, South, case new talent as part of celebrating skills at the annual Catholic Soweto, Vaal and West Rand. Heritage Day. Choirs Music Competition at “The choirs competed in the “We also want the designers to put the KwaThema Community solo sections (bass), sextet, their names out there, build up a network Hall last Saturday. male voices category, female and start selling their designs.” The choirs were composed of voices category, large section Masipa adds: “We have big traffi c here elders and young people sing- of choirs with 60 voices and at the mall and that way we are trying to ing sweet melodies on stage. singing three songs, standard give the designers as much exposure as The annual competition aims section of choirs with a maxi- possible.” to grow and develop singers' mum of 48 voices and singing The area was abuzz with curious shop- talents, and one of the fl ag- three songs, youth section of pers, perusing the designs, taking photos ship programmes is the an- choirs with a maximum of 30 and talking to the designers.