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The Northcliff Melville Times is a registered weekly newspaper, with an audited free circulation of 32 660TRANSCRIPT
Week ending 18 June 2010
Pikitup clean-up day a mixed bag - Pages 4, 5
Victory Park, Linden rat run to close - Page 3
Five-a-side soccer at Marks Park - Page 20
Jacques CliffordConcerns over broken streetlights in Melville and Auckland Park and the absence of decorations in the area have many wondering whether the sub-urbs are ready for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
According to Cynthia Rose of the Melville Sector Crime Forum (SCF) the broken street lights have been reported. “We agree that this is totally unacceptable with the World Cup coming up.
“The Melville Residents Association (MRA) has reported this repeatedly to City Power for some time now. I also sent an e-mail to our ward councillors (Sharon Sabbagh and Cindy Grobbe-laar) asking them to take responsibility for the lights.”
Heidi Holland of The Melville House has since organised with City Power to fix the lights in 4th Avenue.
“Regarding decorations, the star lights that used to line 7th Street were packed away at the beginning of 2008. We discussed returning them but thought it better to hang flags, which many businesses and private homes have now done.
“Melville is ready for the World Cup. The sub-urb is looking good with the flags and the fantas-tic work done by City Parks in the area, organ-ised by Michelle de Villiers of the MRA, and the clean-ups driven by Pikitup and the community.
“In addition, many of the B&Bs are filled with foreign visitors who bring great ‘gees’ to our area. As the excitement builds, the SCF urges
people to play by the rules and play safe as far as drinking is concerned.
“Melville has been identified by a national newspaper as one of the key entertainment areas in Gauteng and specifically as the place to drink. We recognise that alcohol is part of the celebra-tion but know it is a major risk factor in social crime and interpersonal violence.
“As an SCF, we want people to enjoy them-selves but be aware that the fun stops when peo-ple get hurt. We hope to have as few incidents as possible during the World Cup by encouraging the responsible sale and use of alcohol.
“Your paper already interviewed warrant of-ficer Petrus Smal of Brixton police regarding this (NMT week ending 11 June). The police
will strictly enforce liquor regulations during the World Cup to ensure that Melville is safe and en-joyable for everyone.”
Councillor Grobbelaar said a shuttle service had been organised by The Melville Visitors Centre.
“It was originally only available to the 4 000 people staying at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), but I requested it to be extended along the SCF safe routes (NMT week ending 21 May).
“There will also be extra security in Auckland Park, especially along Kingsway and Ditton and Henly roads. I am still working on streets in Brixton.”
Councillor Sabbagh could not be reached for comment.
This picture of Melville’s 7th Street was taken by local resident Oscar Gutierrez. His photo exhibition, Snapshots of Melville, is currently on at The Melville Visitors Centre, corner 1st Avenue and 7th Street. Gutierrez examines people and places in the suburb from the Mandela era to the present.
We do have geesWe do have gees
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Sophiatown police station (011-670-6311) 13 May - 7 June.ArrestsAssault GBH 9, housebreaking and theft 2, malicious intent to property 3, drunkenness 31, possession of drugs 2, dealing in drugs 1, rob-bery 3, illegal immigrant 5, possession of fire-arm 3, perjury 1, reckless and negligent driving 1, theft 2, domestic violence 1 and drunk driv-ing 2.
Confi scated Cat 2 grams, dagga 35 grams, copper cable
140 metres, liquor 28.42 litres, knives 2, Star.45 pistol 1, magazines 4, plasma TV 1, movie DVDs 34 and Llama .32 pistol 1.
Fairland police station (011-478-9440) 3 - 7 June.
ArrestsFraud 2, drunkenness 4, trespassing 1, theft of motor vehicle 2 and warrant of detention 2.
Brixton police station (011-248-5520/1) 2 - 9 June.ArrestsPossession of drugs 2, housebreaking and theft 3, common assault 4, theft 2, intimidation 1, assault GBH 5, shoplifting 1, reckless and negligent driving 2, illegal trading 1, robbery 2, drunken driving 4, fraud 3, warrant of arrest 2, attempted rape 1, attempted theft 1, drinking in public 12, drunkenness 14, loitering 14 and urinating in public 1.
No crime briefs were received from the follow-ing police stations:Parkview 011-486-5000/36Linden 011-888-9299
Fairland residents are asked to attend the next Sector Crime Forum meeting at the Berario rec-reation centre.
The hour-long meeting takes place at 6.30pm
on 24 June and the agenda will include discuss-ing ways of combating crime.
Details: Fairland police station 011-478-9440/2, www.fairlandpolice.co.za
The Development House, Open Door Crisis Care Centre, Childline, and Mr Price’s RedCap Founda-tion are calling on parents to prepare and protect children during the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
This follows the declaration of Mr Price stores as safe places where children, who may have been separated from adults, will be cared for.
In the stores there will be identifiable ‘go-to’ people who are trained and equipped to handle such issues.
While there will be help in these stores, parents are urged to ensure that they take precautions for their children’s safety.
Safety tips: Do not wait 24 hours before reporting your child
missing. Know where and with whom your child is at all
times. Always make a mental note of what your child
is wearing. Keep a recent photograph of your child in your
purse or cellphone Know the names, addresses and contact numbers
of all your child’s friends. Make your house a place where your child wants
to be and bring friends to. Teach your children their own names, addresses
and your phone numbers. Never send your children to the shop or any-
where alone. Get ID bracelets or make other means of identifi-
cation with your phone numbers on them.If you don’t have any form of identification for
your child, make sure you write your cellphone numbers on their arm or somewhere visible.
Show your children how to get to the nearest po-lice station, clinic or hospitals and point out land-marks to prevent them from getting lost.
Teach them to take the same routes to and from places such as schools, shopping centres and friends’ houses.
Teach your children to make a loud noise or scream in order to attract attention when they’re in trouble
Teach them not to trust or accept anything from strangers and get a code name for your child.
Authorities have taken a serious stance to protect the consumer and the manufacturer.
The 2010 Fifa World Cup™ Organising Com-mittee and various interested parties have made provisions against illegally imported counterfeit products that threaten locally produced officially licensed goods.
“With an event as large as the the World Cup it is necessary to have stringent regulations on products sold, and how they are marketed and branded,” explained Paul Zacks, general man-ager of Global Brands Group (GBG), the com-pany appointed as Fifa’s exclusive worldwide master licensee. “Our company is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ brand and we do that by working only with trusted retail, manufacturing and distribu-tion partners.”
Authorities have seized millions of rands worth of illegally imported products at harbours and air-ports across South Africa. Since November 2009, the South African Revenue Services has detained more than R88 million worth of fake goods, with the figure increasing on a weekly basis.
Details: www.globalbrandsgroup.com
Vandalism of Eskom installations costs tax pay-ers millions of rands annually and has a negative impact on service delivery according to Eskom.
“Damage to electricity installations, which can range from illegal entry into substations to cut-ting down electricity poles, invariably requires that infrastructure be replaced at great cost.
Taken to its logical conclusion, this means that money that could have been used to provide con-nections to consumers is diverted to the cost of replacement,” said Moniwa Mahlangu, manager of Safety, Health and Environment at Eskom Dis-tribution.
“The worst case is when vandals leave power lines lying on the ground or, previously secure installations, open to the public.
“Unfortunately, it is often curious children who
pay the price. What may be a few minutes of fun to a vandal, usually ends in serious injury, burns or even death. Vandals do not seem to care that electrical installations are ultimately the property of communities,” added Mahlangu.
“These facilities are financed through electrici-ty charges levied against residents of a communi-ty. A thoughtless act of vandalism is therefore an act of violent aggression against a community.”
He said it was important for communities to safeguard their own interests by reporting inci-dents of vandalism to Eskom or the local munici-pality as soon as they were observed. Reporting individuals so that appropriate investigations and arrests could be made was also becoming more important.
Details: 0800-11-27-22, www.eskom.co.za
Nie CeleOne of the oldest features of democracy, majority rule, is fast proving to be the biggest impediment to members of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the city council chambers when they attempt to make their voices heard.
This was revealed by Michael Sun, DA spokes-man on by-law issues in Joburg.
According to Sun, a classic example was when the DA attempted to put in a motion at a city coun-cil monthly meeting for the urgent repair of pot-holes and malfunctioning traffic lights.
“This was rejected outright. This was going to decrease the municipality’s risk on damage claims
and increased insurance premiums that are be-lieved to be ballooning.’’
Sun also divulged that he was recently phoned by 12 motorists who wanted to know the claim procedure, and said this was a sign that city coun-cil was spending astronomical amounts on claims despite having an insurance company that dealt with them.
A furious Sun said the purpose of the DA’s mo-tion was simple.
“Fix the potholes and traffic lights. Every day our residents travel on roads full of potholes and very often traffic congestion is caused as a result of malfunctioning traffic lights. Both are hazard-
Potholes have no political affi liation, says DAous and inflict unnecessary danger on the pub-lic.”
He argued that potholes had no political affili-ation. “The motion is not intended to score any political points. It is simply an honest attempt to get the city council to take action and repair pot-holes. Let Johannesburg be a city of gold and not a city of holes,’’ said Sun.
Meanwhile, Nonceba Molwelwe, ANC chief whip in city council said the DA was playing politics. “They have a tendency to raise an issue that has been reported and is in the process of be-ing attended to. Potholes are reported every day and are being repaired finish and klaar.”
MichaelSun
How to protect your children
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Blow the whistle on illegal merchandise
Consumers need to look out for authentic merchandise, normally bearing the Offi cial Licensed Product logo, and the DeLaRue hologram inside all offi cial licensed products.
Thor Debout, Jacob Parbhu and Isabelle Lux, some of the Ponies and Seals from Parkview pre-primary, enjoy a sandwich break during their visit to the Melville Koppies. Aged between three and four, the children listened to a story and took a walk in the reserve. For information about school tours to Melville Koppies, phone 011-482-4797.
Youngsters reap the great outdoors
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Jacques CliffordHeavy traffic along Ley Road in Vic-tory Park has led to a petition calling for its closure or to turn it into a one-way street.
According to councillor Don Forbes of Ward 99, Ley Road has turned into an early-morning rat run as motorists tried to avoid the traffic build-up at the Rustenburg and Tana roads inter-section. “I met with the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) on site but it was decided that nothing could be done be-fore a public participation process.
“A petition was put together by resi-dents and other concerned parties and is now with the petitions committee and JRA. First prize is the closure of Ley Road, turning it into a loop road. Second prize will be turning it into a one-way street running south to north, with JRA currently working on a traf-fic study to establish the direction from which most traffic comes.”
Forbes said the street used to be a
servitude, with the bottom of Ley Road only five metres wide instead of the standard nine metres.
“It’s dangerously narrow, and the speed at which vehicles travel along the road is also of concern. A number of residents have actually lost pets due to reckless driving. The petition calls for traffic calming measures to be installed every 100m along the road.”
Forbes believed a road closure would help curb crime and take away the storm water threat to motorists. “There are no formal storm water drains in the area, despite my requesting them from city council in my Integrated Development Plan for the last three years.
“Most of Linden’s storm water floods naturally through Victory Park into the Braamfontein Spruit. Much of this water floods Ley Road during heavy downpours. Addressing the road will alleviate danger to traffic.”
Details: Clr Don Forbes 083-680-3350
Thuli MalingaThe Westdene revival project will go ahead as planned (NMT week ending 11 June).
This follows a successful communi-ty meeting at Tasco do Sol to discuss ways of upgrading the suburb, form-ing street committees and creating an e-mail database for residents.
During the meeting, positive activi-ties in the area were discussed. These included the Tenby South/Monmouth/
Seymour Street Block Committee which has run for 18 months to deal with crime, block maintenance and general problems. Crime has also de-creased since forming the guarding of Inverness Street, when residents joined in to pay for a night guard four years ago.
Residents were encouraged to fo-cus on getting to know their neigh-bours and to address issues concern-ing their block. They were asked to
register their e-mail addresses on the Westdene website where they could also send articles and share useful in-formation.
It was also decided that an action group would be formed for the rejuve-nation of Westdene Dam while other specific groups focused on clean-ups, security and safe walking plans for the suburb. People are urged to register on www.westdene.org or e-mail [email protected].
Locals living in NMT-land are urged to watch their pets following inci-dents of dog poisoning.
It has been reported that perpe-trators use a poison called Temik or Two-step, a dark grey substance that looks like gunpowder.
Temik, a pesticide that requires a li-cence to possess, was used by poach-ers to poison rhinos, or poison a car-cass to kill vultures.
It is believed this poison is smug-
gled from neighbouring countries. A teaspoon of it can kill up to 10 adults but, fortunately for humans, the taste is unpleasantly bitter.
But this does not prevent animals from ingesting it, and dying 15 to 30 minutes afterwards.
As the scare spreads, locals are once again asked to be vigilant and report suspicious people loitering in their areas.
Details: Crime stop 10-111
Zanele SabelaReaders be warned – the Poetry Insti-tute of Africa poetry competition ap-pears to be a scam.
In May the Times ran an advert by the institute calling on the public to enter their original poems into a competition with a grand prize of R10 000 cash.
Subsequently, one of our readers Matthew Murray informed us he was having trouble getting in touch with the people at the institute.
Murray said he had entered the com-petition in 2009 and had been notified his poem had been selected to appear in the institute’s annual anthology.
He was told that he would have to pay to get a copy of the published book.
Thinking it would make a lovely
Christmas present Murray ordered 11 copies and posted a cheque for R2 600. The cheque was cashed but Murray never received the books or heard from the institute again.
“When I saw the ad again this year I noticed it was the same details. I called but could not get through,” he said.
That is when he called the Times.We also had no luck over the phone,
so we tried to lure them out by request-ing an interview.
But the calls and e-mails remained unanswered.
Published poet and coordinator at the Wits University Writing Centre, Kgao-gelo Lekota, said he entered the compe-tition in 1998. But when they told him that he had to pay to get the book he got
suspicious.“Even back then I thought it was sus-
pect,” he said. A Google search by the Times re-
vealed similar complaints on Hello-peter.com. A search for the publishers of the anthology came up empty; the website lists a postal address but no physical address.
“I expect a lot of people have been caught,” Murray said. He said his poem that was apparently selected was part of a trilogy dedicated to his late wife who died in 2008 and that was why he had wanted copies.
“It was entitled, My wife, my best friend, my lover,” Murray remembered. He said the same words were inscribed on her headstone.
Councillor Don Forbes looks on as vehicles speed along Ley Road in Victory Park.
No more shortcuts
Criminals target more dogs
Beware possible poetry scam
Renewal plans to go ahead
Community support centre Lehae La Tshepo appeals for donations of used aluminium foil which will be purchased by Zimalco at the close of the fund-rais-ing campaign on 31 July. Funds raised will go to Lehae La Tshepo.
Lehae La Tshepo, meaning Home of Hope, is a non-profit community sup-port centre that offers counselling to victims of HIV/Aids and trauma. It also provides food parcels for the needy and offers skills development to empower parents.
The centre has an aftercare for chil-dren from disadvantaged communities by providing a place of care, a meal and homework assistance.
Schools and businesses able to assist can contact Albertville resident Win-ton Woodrooffe of Lehae La Tshepo for further information or should there be large amounts of foil for collection within the Johannesburg area.
The community can deposit their used foil directly at the foil deposit point adjacent to the Woolworths store inside The Brightwater Commons.
For every deposit of 50g a form can be completed for entry into a lucky draw. Prizes include R20 000 in cash and a Chana Benni 1300cc Exclusive to the value of R89 900.
There is only one month left to win the last R20 000. All entries will be
placed into a second draw at the end of July for the car.
In addition is a cash prize of R15000, compliments of Zibi Environmental, for the school that collects the most used foil for recycling.
This fund-raising initiative doubles as an attempt at breaking the SA Book of Records for the most recycled alu-minium foil collected.
The current record stands at 732kg and the aim is to collect 750kg. All used foil should be deposited into the giant soccer ball display at The Brightwater Commons.
Details: Winton Woodrooffe 082-379-8760
Raising funds with foil
Christalla Neophytou (11), Raphaella Neophytou (8)and Christalla Neophytou (11), Raphaella Neophytou (8)and Alexandra Lindsay (8) of Northcliff primary with their Alexandra Lindsay (8) of Northcliff primary with their
collection of used foil for the foil ball recycling campaign.collection of used foil for the foil ball recycling campaign.
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Hard at work...Four boys clean-up the open space opposite the Hindu cemetery in Vrededorp.
Thuli MalingaThe much anticipated clean-up day went ahead smoothly with excited children doing their bit to keep their suburb clean.
For Vrededorp children, the clean-up was nothing more than a compe-tition among themselves to see who could pick up the most rubbish in the quickest time. Needless to say this ended in a few squabbles.
By 9am, bags of rubbish collect-ed by the children since 8am were placed at a spot opposite the Hindu
cemetery, a sight that only encour-aged the children to keep on going.
However, the adult turn-out was disappointing, particularly consider-ing the amount of letters the Timesreceived from residents complain-ing about the disgusting state of the area.
Walking through the suburb, some locals were asked to join in but re-fused outright.
The total count of adults was three but this didn’t bring their spirits down and they continued with their efforts
before calling it a day at 11.30am.
Did you know? Vrededorp has a clean-up cam-
paign every third Saturday of the month.
Working with the Jannies Klub residents, these locals get together to clean the streets of Vrededorp, Vredepark and Jan Hofmeyer and invite everyone to join them in this campaign.
Details: John or Nico 011-830-2362, 083-484-2566
Times news editor, Jacques Clifford pictured with some of the children who helped clean-up Vrededorp.
Councillor CindyGrobbelaar of Ward 69
and Times reporter Thuli Malinga with the some of
the people that joined the clean-up on Saturday
Got it...A girl picks up dirt Got it...A girl picks up dirt lying on the pavement.lying on the pavement.
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Well supervised...Lorein Vries (black cap) orders the children to get down to work
Lorein Vries, Annetjie Du Toit and Nico Hatting with all the children who cleaned up Vrededorp.
Peter Mashala had no idea there was a clean-up in his area but said it was a good thing to do.
You said it!The Times asked readers to give their views about the clean-up last Saturday and this is what they said:
Caroline Marais thinks littering is not a bad thing as long it’s not bottles or something that could hurt the environment. “If we throw paper out of our cars we’re creating jobs for people since there’s already a high rate of unemployment.”
Sibongile Mbonambi said, “I think we should clean but people are ignorant and make the wrong statements about creating jobs, and that makes our country dirty. People need to stop throwing things out of their car windows because it might distract other motorists.”
Desirè Fember said clean-ups were good but should be maintained. “Having a clean country is not a group effort but an individual effort. It all starts with you!”
Some of the chidren pick up litter while locals living in the area walk by.
Du Toit watches on as a local girl carries the heavy load of collected debris Du Toit watches on as a local girl carries the heavy load of collected debris while others continue with their job.while others continue with their job.
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Local resident Mike Browne took these photos of the wonderful colours of the changing of the seasons at Emmarentia Dam. “Many people have a misconception of Johannesburg and don’t realise the beauty often found here,” he says.
Joburg’s autumn coloursJoburg’s autumn colours
Bye bye Campus Square writes:It’s no longer convenient or safe to shop at Cam-pus Square.
Three weeks ago I walked into the centre as an armed robbery was taking place. Two shops were robbed and two innocent bystanders were shot. It took three weeks before I could work up the cour-age to return there.
On 7 June I popped into Woolies for 15 min-utes. The pay station next to Wimpy had a queue of about 10 people and it seemed to take a long time for every payment. I went downstairs to the pay station, which was out of order.
I went back upstairs only to find the queue had now grown to about 20 people, with the same per-son still trying to pay.
Eventually I walked to the pay station at News Cafe, then hiked back to my car which was parked directly outside Woolies.
By now there was also a serious traffic jam of cars trying to leave the single exit, so I joined the car queue after some difficulty.
We sat waiting. The cars from the Woolies side politely maintained a gap to allow incom-ing cars to turn right into the News Cafe side of the parking lot but at least two inconsiderate drivers jumped the gap and forced their way into the queue. The reason for the delay? The booms weren’t working.
So there I was, 15 minutes of shopping, 30 minutes of trying to pay and get out of the park-ing, and then forced to turn right into the service lane and make a wide detour through Melville to get back to Kingsway and University Road. And charged R3 for this inconvenience.
Campus Square is no longer a convenient, local pop-in shopping centre. So I join the list of local residents who boycott the centre.
Just not worth the trouble
Manny de Freitas, shadow Deputy Minister for Transport writes:I find it interesting that the Mayor of Johan-nesburg Amos Masondo and other city leaders have called on the public to respect designated bus lanes by not driving in them.
This is quite correct. There have been a number of crashes and injuries as a result of motorists driving illegally in bus lanes. It is up to each one of us to ensure that road rules are respected and kept.
However, the call for this by the mayor I
find amazing as his own party clearly feels it is above the law. Leaders of the ANC and their entourage are simply not respecting road laws themselves.
Whenever meetings of top profile politi-cians are held at the ANC’s head office, Luthuli House in the centre of Johannesburg, one par-ticularly finds their vehicles parked in our bus lanes.
How can the government expect the public to keep to road rules when they themselves aren’t prepared to?
Frieda Wolmarans writes:Driving home in her little grey car on 28 May, a young and naïve ‘princess’ takes a detour through Braamfontein hoping her little car will get her home sooner.
While singing along to the radio waiting for the traffic light to turn green, the princess has a very unfriendly ogre and his friend - prowling the dark sidewalks of Enoch Sontonga Road - force his ugly ogre hands into her car, remove her keys from the ignition and shout orders in his deep ogre voice for
her to hand over her phone, handbag and little grey car.
Luckily for the princess a knight on a shining motorcycle notices her distress and rides to her res-cue.
The knight rams his shining motorcycle into the ogres, sending them running for the dark swamps they crawled from.
Thank you stranger. Thank you for getting in-volved and risking yourself for a stranger in trou-ble.
Nicola Dirker of Northcliff writes:On 29 May our son went to the Cape Town Fish Market in Cresta to celebrate his 21st birthday.
He met five friends and they had a meal. An-other two people joined the group but did not eat with them at the table.
When the bill came it was R429 for the six of them. Each person (students) put in their money and paid R444.
As my son was leaving the waiter informed him that they did not tip enough. He said on the
door there was a sign reading a table of eight must tip 10 percent, but at my son’s table only six people ate.
I really think that as students they cannot be ex-pected to add 10 percent onto the bill. It was em-barrassing to be told this in front of a restaurant.
We will not be eating at the Cape Town Fish Market again. With the way the economy is today it is a cheek to say you did not tip enough, espe-cially to young people who are studying and not working full-time.
A fairytale thank you
Big tip too much for students
The BRT bus lanes are used to park fancy cars outside Luthuli House. This photo was taken on 15 March, the fi rst day of the BRT rollout.
Practise what you preach
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You may be aware that the Fédération Internation-ale de Football Association (Fifa) is organising some soccer matches in South Africa.
This is curious in two ways.The first is that the English term ‘association
football’ has been allowed to survive in a French name. The Académie Francaise is known to be ruthless, just short of the guillotine, in keeping English out of the French language.
The second curiosity is the word ‘soccer’. The Football Association (FA) first met in London in 1863 to set down the rules of the game. Sources
Acacia robustaAcacia robusta thorns. South African thorns. South African acacias all have thorns to protect acacias all have thorns to protect themselves from browsers. This doesn’t themselves from browsers. This doesn’t keep giraffes away as they have a keep giraffes away as they have a slimy mucus which simply slides over slimy mucus which simply slides over the thorns. the thorns.
as stodgy as the Oxford Dictionary declare that the word soccer is derived somehow from association - which doesn’t make much sense to me.
Anyway most of the world uses the word foot-ball (or fútbol, which must be safer). Football itself is not without its hazards, used to describe sports as exotic as Ladies Gaelic Football, (in Irish Peil Ghaelach na mBan).
Matters of naming are fraught. At the moment much of the botanical world is outraged that the International Botanical Congress is contemplating giving the name acacia exclusively to the Austral-ian wattles.
This is terribly unfair since the word acacia is derived from the Greek word for thorn, and most Australian wattles don’t have thorns. All our aca-cias do.
A decision will be made in Melbourne next year, after which the matter may go to the International Courts.
So at the Koppies we are really worried about our acacias. In the meantime, please enjoy the fútbol.
Soccer, football, and acacias
Jacques CliffordJohn Chapman of Fairland has decided to take a different approach in showcasing his support for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
“I’m redoing my pool and thought, what the heck, get with it and immortalise the event my way,” he says.
Chapman, who has been renovating pools for
over 30 years, has decorated his pool with a star, a South African flag, a soccer ball, and his own personalised 2010 logo.
“I drew the designs beforehand and set them on the pool bottom using Flo-Coat. My grand-children are quite impressed! I’m filling the pool with water very soon and it will be interesting to see what the end product looks like.”
Chapman has decorated his pool in celebration of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.
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15 June: The Sector 6 Community Po-licing Forum (Montgomery Park, Roo-sevelt Park and Albertsville) meets at 7pm at Auckland Park Bowling Club, cnr John Adamson Drive and Jan Cel-liers Street. The agenda includes dis-cussing the increase of housebreaking and crime in Montgomery Park and Albertville and what residents can do about it. Phone Francois Malan 082-374-5487, David Grant 082-593-5369, Ron Prentice 076-743-4947.
June 23: Randpark Christian Wom-en’s Connection hosts musician Desi-ree van der Walt at 9.30am for 10am at Silver Birch Restuarant, Lifestyle Gar-den Centre, Ysterhout Drive, Rand-
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Heather WalkerFor most people 5km is not far. But this is the average distance a hungry child in the developing world has to walk to find food.
With this in mind, hundreds of people trekked 5km through the Joburg Zoo for the End Hunger Walk the World relay. This international event runs over 24 hours in all the time zones, beginning in Australia and ending in Samoa.
“The initiative mobilised an estimated 150 000 people to raise awareness and funds for the school feeding schemes of the United Nations World Food Pro-gramme (WFP). In an incredible wave of solidarity, the world came forward to say that child hunger is totally unac-ceptable,” said Josette Sheeran, WFP’s executive director.
“At least 160 walks in 70 countries raised enough money to provide 10 000 children with nutritious school meals for a year.”
“Since Walk the World began in 2003, it has seen two million participants and fed 190 000 children,” said Tim Steel of TNT Express, a founding partner of the event.
According to WFP research, hunger and malnutrition are the biggest threats to global health. Every six seconds a child dies of hunger and related causes. More than one billion people are under-nourished worldwide, almost all of them
Tebogo and Tshepo Kgage of Northcliff.
Steps to end hunger
in developing countries.Funds raised from Joburg’s walk will
go to the Food 4 Africa Foundation, which aims to provide children with at least one vitamin- and mineral-enriched meal every day.
Participants who strutted out on a chilly morning included Hlubi Mboya, Tshepo Maseko and Nicole Flint (Miss South Africa).
One walker, Dominique von Moos, explained why she took part.
“It’s a great reason to get out of bed early on a Sunday morning and I love the idea that I’m part of an event happening simultaneously in 70 countries.”
Did you know? The biggest walk was in Ouaga-
dougou, Burkina Faso, where some 20 000 participants gathered for an event organised by first lady Chantal Com-paore. The smallest walk counted just one participant in New Zealand.
Linden library, is hosting a school hol-iday programme for June and July.
The programme is suitable for chil-dren aged three to eight and story time
starts at 3pm on the following days: 23 June: sweet-tooth stories - listen
to stories and then ice and decorate biscuits.
Story time at Linden library 30 June: picture exhibition - listen to stories and then make a scraper-board picture and frame it.
7 July: something fishy - listen to stories and fish for a prize in the fish-pond.
Details: 011-888-5685
June is National Blood Donor Month and with the excitement generated by the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ the South African National Blood Serv-ice (SANBS) appeals to the public to develop a culture of blood donation.
SANBS made a commitment to ensure that there was a safe and suf-ficient blood supply in the country for the World Cup. Over this critical peri-od SANBS requires seven days blood stock to achieve this commitment.
As only South African residents can donate blood for use in the country, South Africans have been called on to show their hospitality to our visitors
by donating blood regularly in prepa-ration for the influx of visitors.
A person can donate if he/she weighs more than 50kg, is between the ages of 16 and 65, leads a sexually safe lifestyle and is in good health. Remember to always eat a good meal prior to donating blood.
Blood transfusions are mainly needed for:
Women who bleed excessively dur-ing childbirth, for patients suffering from cancer and going through chem-otherapy, and surgical cases.
Details: 0800-11-9031, www.sanbs.org.za
Donate, it’s blood month
park Ridge. Phone Lyn 011-678-4846, Dorothy 011-793-3985.
26 - 27 June: A book sale will be held at Forest Farm Centre for Cerebral Palsied Adults, William Nicol Drive, opposite Republic Road, Bryanston, on 26 June from 10am - 4pm and 27 June from 10am - 2pm. Phone Jean Esterhuysen 011-789-3008 (during of-fice hours).
3 July: Wits Bird Club hosts Boudewyn van der Lecq with a talk on Verreaux’s eagle artificial nesting platform south and man-built fish eagle nest north of Johannesburg, at 2pm at the Delta Environmental Centre, Victory Park. Phone Lauraine 083-387-1960.
The Sages Toastmasters Club meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month at 6.45pm for 7pm at Marks Park sports club in Judith Road, Em-marentia. Improve your public speak-ing skills and learn leadership skills. Phone Dave Broom 082-442-6294.
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Churches and other religious organi-sations are welcome to e-mail details of their upcoming events to [email protected] (Must include name of organisation, contact number, physi-cal street address, as well as date and time where relevant).
St Michael and All Angels Angli-can Church, 1123 Cornelius Street, Weltevreden Park, hosts Sunday servic-es at 7.30am Eucharist, 9.30am Eucha-rist (teenage and Sunday school groups), and 6pm contemporary service with Eucharist. There are also two services during the week on Tuesdays at 9am and Wednesdays at 6.15pm.Phone 011-475-1314, fax 011-475-8284, [email protected]
The Comforter’s House, a bible-based church, invites all to attend services every Sunday at 9am at Alchemy Centre, 14A Blackheath Galleries, cnr Beyers Naudé Drive and Lewisham Road, Blackheath. Phone Beryl 083-226-1993.
Kadima Kerk te Toevlugsoord 911,h/v Waterval en 13de strate, Newlands, hou eredienste op Sondae om 9vm en 6nm. Almal welkom.Skakel Pastoor Pepe van As 084-400-2026, 011-477-4909 (kantoor ure).
Die Gereformeerde Kerk Linden se fokus is meer Jesus, meer liefde, meer dissipels.Kom ervaar dit self by Sondagoggenddi-enste om 9.30vm asook aanddienste om 6nm.
Skakel die kerkkantoor 011-888-5735, www.linden.org.za
Melville Methodist Church, cnr 4th Avenue and 4th Street, hosts Sunday service at 9am.Phone Rev George Sass 072-094-3103, 011-726-8828.
Triumphant Christian Church, cnr 4th Avenue and Dublin Road, West-dene, is a vibrant, pentecostal charis-matic church open to people of every tribe, tongue, colour and age.Sunday celebration service and chil-dren’s church at 10.30am, Tuesday bib-lical discipleship at 6.30pm, Wednes-day bible study at 7pm and Friday youth fellowship at 7pm.Phone Pastor Lionel Frank, 082-972-0587, 011-477-7553, [email protected]
St. Ninian’s Presbyterian Church, 1st Avenue West, Parktown North, hosts Sunday services at 9.30am.Phone Duncan Steele 011-477-4039.
Die Familie Herlewing Sentrum, h/v Longweg en 11de Straat, Newlands is `n Woord gefundeerde kerk wat ernstig is oor die waarheid soos saamgevat in die Bybel.Dienste word op Sondae om 10.30vm en 6nm gehou.Bybelskool en biduur vind plaas om 7nm op Dinsdae en Woensdae onder-skeidelik.Dié sentrum wil ook hande vat met ander bedieninge in die area deur op `n maandelikse basis die predikers te ontmoet en te bid vir deurbrake in el-keen se kerk en bediening.Skakel Pastoor Koos du Bruyn 083-368-8974, Pastoor Wessel du Bruyn 076-559-4041.
Trinity Methodist Church, cnr 5th Avenue and Milner Street, Linden hosts
services at 7.30am, 9am, 10.30am, 2pm (vernacular service) and 7pm every Sunday.Phone 011-888-1740, www.trinitylin-den.org.za
Action Against Crime, a Chris-tian prayer group for Saps members, chaplains and reservists, meets every last Thursday of the month at 7pm at Linden police station, Boundary Road, Robindale.Phone Pastor Claude 082-859-1151, Colleen Hawes 084-511-9606.
Melville Union Church, 45 Ditton Avenue, Auckland Park, hosts services every Sunday from 9.30am to 10.30am with Sunday school at 9.45am. Sunday evening church at 6pm.Phone Rev Edwin Ngubane 011-482-1423.
NG Gemeente Vergesig, Putneyweg 41 Brixton hou elke Sondag om 9vm `n erediens waarby almal welkom is. Daar word ook jeugdienste gehou, selgroep-byeenkomste en kategese. Kom gerus en skakel by ons in.Skakel die kerkkantoor 011-837-9770, [email protected]
Linden Presbyterian Church, 52 Fifth Avenue, hosts Sunday services at 7.30am, 9am (family service runs con-currently with children’s church) and 6pm.Phone 011-782-6428/9, www.lindenpc.org
The Reformed Congregation of Bergbron invites everyone to join in worship every Sunday at 6pm at the church in Schoongezicht Drive, cnr Drakensberg Drive. Ministry in Eng-lish, Sunday school for children, fel-lowship afterwards.Phone Noel 082-823-3244, Stephan 082-253-3029, Ankie 011-673-9705.
St Charles Catholic Church invites all to attend its healing course every Tuesday at 7.30pm at 33 Road No 3, Victory Park. Secure parking available. Phone 011-888-6321.
Berario Chapel, cnr Blanca and Ar-kansas avenues, hosts Sunday services, Kids Klub and CIA at 9am every week. Evening School of the Bible teaches the Word of God and is hosted by the Rev Hugh McKelvey every Tuesday at 7.30pm. Interdenominational and evan-gelical.Phone Jeff Cromberge 083-402-8519, Hugh McKelvey 082-854-4581, Alister MacDonald 082-882-5276.
AGS Gemeente Bet-El, 30 Newland-sweg, Newlands, hou Sondagskool om 8vm en erediens om 9.30vm; Woordsk-ool Maandae om 7nm; Biduur Dinsdae om 7nm; Susters Bidure Woensdae om 10vm; en Juegdiens Vrydae om 6.30nm.Skakel Pastoor Pieter Swanepoel 083-458-3307, 011-674-1598.
NG Gemeente Aasvoëlkop, h/v Hock-ylaan en Alida strate, Northcliff, hou elke Sondag erediens en kinderkerk om 9vm en aanddienste om 6nm.Skakel Hannie Harmse 011-782-5231, [email protected]
Hillside Vineyard Christian Fellow-ship, based at Risidale primary school in San Michelle Avenue, Risidale hosts Sunday family services at 9am.Phone Elsabé 011-476-3094, [email protected]
Morning School of the Bible,Weltevreden Chapel, John Vorster Road, Weltevreden Park, hosts bible study every Wednesday from 8.15am to noon.Phone Shirley 082-346-9487, Carol 072-463-8481.
Johannesburg North Seventh Day Adventist Church is a Christian church. Join us on Saturdays from 9am for worship, bible study and discussion, cnr Anton von Wouw and Mendelsohn roads, Roosevelt Park.All welcome.Phone Beryl 082-951-2729, www.jhb-northsda.org
Sophiatown Community Church is a multicultural church seeking to serve the needs of the community through the faithful teaching of God’s word and through the practical love of His peo-ple.Sunday service takes place from 10am to 11.15am at the Sparrow school hall, cnr Gerty and Herman roads.Phone Pastor Mark Grieve 071-682-8285.
3-in-1 Spiritual Centre, 8 Viscounts Avenue (cnr Alice Street), Windsor West hosts services every Sunday at 7pm. Spiritual healing available be-fore services. Secure parking available. Phone Janet 072-112-2363.
Christ Church Blairgowrie, cnr Gor-don and Mackay avenues, looks for-ward to the World Cup and welcomes people from all the nations who will be here.We give real answers to real questions. The 9.30am Sunday worship offers a crèche, children’s church and youth meeting. Services also at 8am and 6pm.Phone 011-789-1042, [email protected], www.ccblairgowrie.org.za
St Columba’s Presbyterian Church,45 Lurgan Road, Parkview hosts Sun-day services at 8am, 9.30am and 7pm and Sunday school at 9.30am.Phone 011-646-5420, [email protected], www.stcolumbas.org.za
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Zweli Thandani of Northcliff high scores four goals during the school’s fi rst team clash with Randpark high. Northcliff won 12 - 2.
Goal scorer unstoppable
Local primary not to be outdone
Teachers prepare to leave for the Bafana Bafana parade in Sandton.
Amanda WatsonCome old, come new, come one and all.
Highlands North high school will be celebrating 70 years as a premier education facility to the community and all old boys are invited to the bash. “We will also be launching the Highlands North Foundation, a public benefit or-ganisation to support the school,” said Cliff Garrun, a Highlander himself.
“It is a magnificent school with a proud history and the headmas-ter is doing a sterling job. It’s time
the community took ownership of the school and by doing this we hope to raise the profile of the school in the community.
“Part of our initial plan for the foundation is to build a media centre for the school. Pupils who excel often need just a little help to make their first strides in the world and we aim to help with that too.”
The date of the launch and cel-ebrations is 30 June and will take place at Killarney Country Club.
Details: 011-694-5000, [email protected]
Zachary Steyn and Jessica Green of Alpha Academy in Berario get into the
soccer mood.
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Greenside high school took top honours at the Raps One Play Festival at Wits Theatre, Braam-fontein on 5 June.
The play, Jacques…or Obedience, was di-rected by Charmian Bonnet, who played a lead role in the production, as well as casting, and undertaking stage and costume design.
Charmian was nominated for a best actress award, while Clayton Alexander won the best supporting actor award.
Adjudicator Greg Homann said, “This is the
best festival I have adjudicated in my seven years of being with Raps.”
Rina King of the school said, “This is a great milestone for the school.
“The costumes were put together by Charmi-an and Laine Butler. The ideas and small parts of the set were very well put together.
“The play could have stood up to any audi-ence due to its sophisticated nature and the cast interpreting this theatre of the absurd in such a brilliant way.”
Greenside achieves Raps triumph
Jessi Barclay, Leila Hurdus, Maas Innes, Laine Butler, Leslie Dwolatzky, Charmian Bonnet (holding the trophy), Clayton Alexander, Tristan Wrench, Kimberley Alexander, Jodie Dwolatzky, Obakeng Mkandla and, in front, Nikola Allen.
Linden het twee skuts in die Suid-Afrikaanse Skole-skietspan wat aan die British Junior Internationals in Engeland gaan deelneem.
Marla Stanier (Gr 11) is in die 10M- olimpiese meisiespan opgeneem en Barto Pienaar (Gr 11) in die 3P- presisiespan en die 10M- olimpiese seun-
span.Zander Vermaak (Gr 12) het by die skietproewe
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Maxwell Ernst, Erin Maggs, Luca Monzeglio and Luke Chemaly of Northcliff primary played in the Discovery Festival at Sacred Heart College, Observatory. Although none of the boys went through to the Bill Stewart Tournament, they played well and gained good experience by attending.
Valuable soccer experienceValuable soccer experience
Back: Brynn Cleak, Shaun Ferreira, Bruce Allen, William van de Velde, Gareth Riley, Dylan Murray, Brian Rowe, Brendon Bowen, and Ryan Parsons of Northcliff high have been selected to play for provincial hockey teams.
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A bright and brilliant recital of opera arias, Co-loratura is set to be performed at Linden’s Vry-burger Hall on 26 June.
The classical music recital which starts at 6.30pm for 7pm will be performed by Linda van Coppenhagen (soprano) of Linden, and pianist Lara Kirsten who will display their talents in the attractive church concert hall.
The audience can look forward to hearing an aria from Handel’s Ariodante as they enjoy an entertaining and educational evening.
Welcome drinks and a light finger meal will be served.
Details: Andy Darlington 083-542-1044
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Kids and teens are invited to combat their boredom at Cresta shopping cen-tre during the winter school holidays.
A host of exciting activities await the young, including an outdoor skat-ing rink, water-balls, foosball tables and a play park.
The rink will be surrounded by pine trees adorned with fairy lights, an awesome winter wonderland espe-cially in the evenings.
Complete with an artificial surface to ensure a smoother glide, it will open from 11am to 7pm on Mondays to Saturdays (closing between 2pm and 2.30pm daily) and from 11am to 3pm on Sundays.
Adding to the buzz from 21 June will be water walking balls, allowing people of all ages to experience the thrill of walking on water in gigantic plastic bubbles.
On selected days there will be face-painting, comical antics by Zimbo the Clown, and entertainment by a circus school.
There are also foosball tables and a play park packed with coin-operated rides in the centre’s banking court.
Happy holidays versus cabin fever
Shane Burger (15) and Madelain Retief (11) chill on the skating rink that will be open to children and teens at Cresta shopping centre from 11 June to 11 July.
Donald LobeloThe arts sector has shown its appreciation of the World Cup by staging a street performance consisting of 32 giant puppets.
Each puppet measures up to four metres high and the show is a South African allegory of Romeo and Juliet that tells a story of two young lovers kept apart by the feud between their families. But on the rendition eventually the two families reconcile and the couple happily wed. Called Giant Match, the show involves 100 South African actors, puppeteers, visual artists and craftsmen from various communi-
ties in Gauteng.One of the participating artists, Sifiso Zimba
said he was delighted to be involved in such a project because it brought diverse artists to-gether.
“We have been marginalised but, with the launch of the Giant Match, we feel that we are included in the upcoming soccer spectacle. As artists we have used puppetry to tell a story,” said Zimba.
The show at Wits School of Arts runs from June 5 to 11 July.
Details: www.giantmatch.org.za
Playing with the giantsPuppet masters….. Arnold Mahlatsi and Sicelo Mthembu build their puppets.
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011 640-1350 or071 037 2987 (24 hrs)
SA020620
0037Found
ABA TREEFELLERSRazor sharp service. Big treespecialists! Fully insured.
Vic 082-786-3225LW010570
HI IN WOODKITCHENS & BUILT IN
CUPBOARDSAll Installations, kitchenrevamps. All made to clientspecifications. For queriesand quotes phoneRaymond 083-440-3359 or477-7338 o/h
AN000453
ACCOLADE CHEM KLEEN5 rooms from R100, loungesuite R99, spot remove, deo,scotch guard.
Tel: 071 884 4244AN000600
HANDYMANWelding, Security, Electrical,Plumbing, Renovations andpainting etc.
John 082-352-1663AN000585
RENOVATIONS BY JUSTIN
Building, Dry Walling,Ceilings, Carpentry, Tiling,Rhinoliting and HandymanService. Free Quotes.
082-322-6246 /011-782-7266
GM001157
Cp
03
80
02
www.abacusgardens.comCredit cards welcome!
Garden & Poolmaintenance,
Treefelling, Clean-ups
011 795-2000086 161 7181
Maintenance PTY LTD. Est. 20yrs
HANDYMAN PROQual. Efficient Handymen.Plumbing/Bath Revamps071 5766 947 011 462 3843
CM004833
MARTIN FREYELECTRICAL
For all your electricalrequirements.
Phone Martin083-290-0089
RO028035
A 4 SEASONSGARDEN
Cleanups / treefelling /irrigation.
011 763-2925SG067571
A.K. SHUTTLESERVICES
WE WILL GET YOUTHERE
Contact Ryan082-857-7672ryan_hayne
@hotmail.com
CP038227
0085Lifts
0154Gardening /
RubbleRemovals
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A 2 Z CASH DEALSFor Household Furniture &Appliances.Etc.We collect.
082 440 8202RO028025
A.P ELECTRICAL
Repairs & Installations of allAlarm Systems, Gate &Garage Door motors, ElectricFence, Intercoms etc...
For FREE quoteANDRE 084 601 7429
NP009341
0396Wanted to Buy
AUCKLAND PARKLarge bed/s, fittedkitchen, bathroom withb/c, parking. 1 persononly. Dep req.R2300pm excl.
(011) 726-1505office hrs
CP038384
HAIRDRESSINGSALON FOR SALELINDEN / VICTORY
PARK BORDER
Prime position inshopping Centre.Offers from R90 000.
Only GenuineBuyers call
082 855 4615RO028122
0292Security
0442Garden Flats /
Cottages
BEST CASH PRICES!
We buy Diamond and Goldjewellery for cash.Tel: (011) 787-0814Randburg Diamond Co.
RO028037
DAY MOTHER WHOABSOLUTELY ADORES
CHILDREN
Ages from NEW BORN to5 years. 10 years experiencein early CHILDHOODDEVELOPMENT. QualifiedECD Teacher. WESTPARKAREA
Call JO ANNE082 749 6595
CM004908
0342Jewellery
HOUSE TO LETRANDPARK EXT 9 -
RANDBURG
4 X Bed, Lounge,Dining, 2 Bath ,Kitchen, Scullery,Pantry,Swimming-pool, Lapa,Double Garage,Servant Quarters,Garden Service.Rent: R8784.00 + Vat(Exc Electricity)Available immed.
Contact PersonRouxlene
082 373 0508RO028106
0509BusinessPremises /Offices /Shops
MOVING!
ARANCA
LL
REMOVALS STORAGE PACKING
0861 474 700
PLUMBING PERFECT CCProfessioneel geregistreed.Lid van IOPSA.
Hannes 082-894-4874SG067656
WESTDENE
Bachelor flat to let.Kitchenette and largebathroom. Secure parking,water and lights included.R2800 pm. Deposit secures.Available immediately.
Contact Hendrik on :072 554 9377
NP009442
ALL MOBILE APPL. REPSWashers, Dryers, Fridge,Stoves, Dishwashers. Workguarant. Free call out.
Theuns 082-744-1145
CP038301
AA AUCTIONSBarry pays best cash pricesfor all good, used furniture,appliances, antiques, pianos,etc.Tel. (011) 793-4668/(011) 793-4478.
RO028026NORTHCLIFF082 922 5810
www.jungletots.co.za
Cm
004704
Book
Now
for
Holiday
Programs
ECONOMOVESDomestic/Office Removals.Personal Supervision.
Office (011) 782-7459Doug 083-325-4451Rod 082 903 4334
CP038297
LINDEN
1 Bed Flat. R3640 p/m nearNorthcliff Corner.
Phone 082 823 2429NP009443
0216Child Care
0318Carpets /
Furniture /Appliances
0428Flats
Qualified, with
28 years
experience.
All plumbing.
Hannes Henning
082-574-2587
Loo-MacPlumbing
Np
00
57
82
EMMARENTIA
3 bedroomed housewith 2 bathrooms,lounge, dining room,playroom andservants quarters forrent. Good condition.Beautiful garden.Near pool, shops andpark.R12000-00 pmexcluding water andlights.Contactablereferences.Credit clear.No small children.Available immediately.
Contact Lenia011-469-5238082-886-2782
LW010600
ABLE REMOVERSPrompt and personal servicefor the removal of home andoffice furniture, packing,storage and insurance.Personal supervisionavailable. Phone011-475-4062 or011-679-4421
LW010338
SPACIOUS DBL ROOMS
In friendly, professionalhouse; suit youngprofessionals or seriousstudents, Westdene - walk toUJ. Parking space. Garden.Short term poss. R2000 -R2500 incl l&w. Depositrequired.
Phone Diana (011) 6731271
CH001547
AA HAMOND MOVERSMoving household & officefurniture. Storage avail.
Gert 011-768-1687 all hrsLW010398
NORTHCLIFF
Upstairs 1 bed. Avail 01 July.R4300 p/m
Tel 084 217 7000
AN000563
AUCKLAND PARK3 bedr and grdcottage; R9000pm.Avail 1st July
083-417-2044CP038385
A2B Furniture Removals011 886 2328078 912 0145
NP009435
A
A
A
PLUMBERS& DRAINCLEANERSGuaranteedInexpensiveSame Day24 Hr Service
• LOW QUOTE • BEST RATESall plumbing & blockages
Free call 0800 119 120
Gm
001042
0407
Accommodationto Let / Share
0449Houses
LINDEN
3 bed, 2 bath, lock-upgarage. R6500 pm, nearNorthcliff Corner.
Phone 082 823 2429NP009444
0288Removals &
Storage
0181Repairs
BUGMANPEST CONTROL
076 189 7745NP009446
MATHS/SCIENCEGr. 7 - 12. Expert [email protected]
TEL: (011) 888-5270CM004837
0268Pest Control
HYDE PARKFlat to Let3 bedrooms2 bathroomsLoungeSeparate Dining Room60 square metre patioSwimming poolTennis courts.From 1st AugustRental R15,000.
Contact 011 646 1415RO028131
MELVILLE
2 single bedrooms, largelounge, enclosed porch,full kitchen (gas), patio,serviced garden, 2 parking.Max. 2 adults. Min. lease1yr. R4000pm excl. elec.
Tel: 082 267 8785
CM004919
TV`S WANTED / REPAIRSAny condition will pay cashand will collect
Call 078 6575 936 (24hrs)CH001557
ACCOUNTING TUITION1st and 2nd yr. Varsity andschool students. 16yrs exp.Premises within walkingdistance from UJ.
Call Annelize082-559-7013
CM004840
WESTDENE / TRIOMF2 bed cottage, furnished.R3000.
076 439 2410
SA020744
ALL POOL REPAIRS!!!• Maintenance & Repairs• Renovations
Free Quotes(25% Discount)
Paul 082-335-6335GM001163
0296Tuition /
Education
0484Townhouses/Simplexes/Clusters/Duplexe
0163Plumbers
0252Home Industry/ Dressmaking
A 1ST IN FISHPOND ANDPOOL SOLUTIONS
Peter`s Pool Service083-601-0644/ 462-3386Seven days from 6 to 6.Pumps, filters overhauledand renewed. Heating, saltchlorination. Fibreglass,Marbelite repaired.
GM001197
RUBBLE TROUBLE
Black bag removals, specialrates for businesses. 4t, 8trubble removal, bobcat, TLBand other plant hireavailable.
Dietlov 083 324 1378
CP038363
0172Pools
OFFICE TO LET- MELVILLE /
AUCKLAND PARK -
Large openplan officewith 1 executive office,strongroom, kitchen &le safe off streetparking. R6000 p/m.
Lorraine083 290 1861
Muffy 083 290 1219AN000552
NORTHCLIFF EXT 3
Furnished 1 bedroom,bathroom, kitchen,suits single person.Safe under roofparking. R2000 w&land Dstv included.Dep required . Avail 1July
Contact: 082 4732009 or 011 782 3643
CH001548
RUBBLE REMOVALFrom R550 - 8 tontruck.
084-678-7321 or011-692-3602
LW010610
WE BUY EVERYTHINGCASH
Kitchenware, appliances,furniture, ornaments, pots,pans, paintings, tools,crockery, cutlery and generalhousehold items.
Filip 083 760 4270
NP009395
0236Entertainment
RUBBLE & REFUSE1 - 4 tons from R250.Also treefelling.James 082-839-8997
071-863-4645LW010575
TV, VIDEO, HI-FI,DVD AND M/WAVE
REPAIRSAERIAL ANDSATELLITE
INSTALLATIONS
Repairs done atyour home.
3 month guarantee.
10% off for pensionerson presentation
of this ad.
Phone Fern(011) 432-0720
or 082-448-0855
FAB FURNITURE MARTLINDEN
Good prices paid for qualityHousehold contents,Antiques and Collectables.
Tel (011) 782-7515AN000452
EGOLI DRIVING SCHOOLOffers you professionaldriving lessons withguaranteed results at low,low prices. Learners andDrivers bookings also done
Tel 082 497 4227CP038354
NORTHCLIFFOffice to let in securePark. Walk to Cresta.100sqm. @ R99 persq. mt. excl. vat pluselectricity. Secureparking and alarm.Furnished orun-furnished.Available immediate.
Enquiriescall Jenny or
Shwana011 678 2160
RO028009
ALL CASH PAIDFOR SA ART, ANTIQUES
& JEWELLERYTel 082-657-2610
7 Days a weekRO028028
MELVILLEFully furnished 1bedroom flat attachedto house. Lounge/diningroom, kitchen,bathroom. Secureparking. Suitable forsingle professionalR4200-00. No pets.Deposit required
Contact Astrid083-266-8651
CP038386
AZTECH ENGINEERINGGates & automation. Fencing& burglar proofing. Carports.Service & repairs. CenturionD5 Motors - R3850 withanti-theft & inst.Contact: Moh 084-595-8122
SA020643
BERARIO, businesspremises for agency, officesales or shops with work orstorage space. Call082-491-2592
CP038240
DRIVING SCHOOLSAFETY-FIRST
K53 driving lessons pluslearners. Dual control cars,power steering. 80% firstpass rate.Phone Rian 082-345-9794
RO028034
ADAM PAYS BESTPRICES FOR ALLFURNITURE,APPLIANCES, etc.
083-727-3579LW010617
LW008263
GIDEES PLUMBINGCC(REGISTERED)
(24 Hours Reliable)•Geysers Specialist•Pressure Valves•Blocked Drains•Burst Pipes•New Installations etc
Contact Gilbert073-498-9666
A/H Telefax 011 953 2868
CH001427
FRIDGES, FREEZERS &STOVES REPAIRED.
TEL 084-252-2385SG067765
ANY SECURITY•CCTV•Security gates•Palisade fencing•Garage & gate automation•Burglar proofing.
Sean 083-728-6811M.I.S. Security
LW010623
AARON PAYS BESTfor antiques, furniture, silver,ornaments & S.A art etc.
072-358-9404CP038291
BOOKKEEPINGTO T/B
Any size booksPrivate home officeGood RatesGood references
Contact Desire076 353 9578
RO028146
0224DrivingSchools
0463Offices &
Shops
NORTHCLIFF MELVILLE TIMES Week ending June 18, 2010 • Page 17
WITNESS SA seeksdomestic p/t M,W,F or f/tMon-Fri. Eng. 073-390-7976
DF091206
WINNIE Sa seeks domestic f/t work 072 865 0705 Refs.eng
KL005483
VIVIAN Sa seeks domestic p/t Tue & Thursday work 084779 4135 Eng
KL005467
THABOLOGO Bots. seeksdomestic full-time Eng.079-058-7978
DF091183
THABIE SA seeks part-time5days. Refs. Eng.083-226-5382
DF091194
JOHANNESBURG, RANDBURG,ROODEPOORT, SANDTON,
HALFWAY HOUSE. DISPLAY OF NOTICE ON SITE
AFFIDAVIT
I Malcolm Hugh Cass of 156Kessel Street , Fairlands makeoath and say that: 1. On 08/06/2010 . I posted in a conspicuousposition at : 156 Kessel Street,Fairland so as to be visible to thepassing public, the notice of myintention to apply to the Councilfor its consent for A seconddwelling on the above mentionedproperty.
Signed and sworn to, before meat Fairland Police Station this 8th
day of June 2010.I certify that the Deponent has
acknowledged that he/she knowsand understands the contents of
this affidavit.
RO028134
ELIZABETH Sa seeksdomestic/ childminder f/twork 073 974 7696 Refs.Eng/ Afr
KL005487
SYLVIA requires part timedomestic work. Mon, Wed &Fri. Has references.073-056-1292
LW010523
2ND HAND CARSWe buy & pawn cars forcash. Best prices paid. Tradeins accepted on youraccident damaged vehicles.
Gavin 083-708-6050RO028024
CECILIA SA seeks domesticp/t 3days or f-time Refs. Eng.073-572-8773
DF091214
0950Legal Notices
SUSAN seeks full or parttime domestic work. Hasreferences. 072-984-9898
ML000388
CARS WANTEDFOR CASH
We will give you more!072 307 8657
SO056834
CEBISILE Sa seeksdomestic p/f work 076 8418729 Refs. eng
KL005473
NOTHANDO Zim seeksdomestic p/f any day frmMon - Sat work with/ outAccom 079 049 9408 Refs:082 601 9898 Eng
KL005500
0786Wanted
CASANDRA (Malawian)seeks full time domesticwork with accomm. Has refs.Tel. 072 4860 588.
SO057015
MONGIWA Zim seeksdomestic/ childminder f/t M -F work Cooks with Accom073 157 6253 Eng
KL005457
BETINA Sa seeks domesticp/t 1 day work 084 417 2455Refs. Eng
KL005490
MIHINGO seeks part timedomestic work for Mon, Wedand Fri. Has references.084-611-8477
ML000409
BEAUTY Sa seeks domestic/childminder/ frail care p/fwork 082 677 3353 Refs.Eng
KL005482
MELITA SA seeks domestic,childminder p/f. 5 or 3days.Cooks(basic) Refs. Eng.079-245-0530
DF091176
BARBRA Mwn 4yrs expseeks domestic, childminderp/t 3days. refs. Eng.082-582-3886
DF091158
FIRST CLASS DOMESTIC& CHILDCARE
Placement of TrainedQualified staff:Domestic childcare housemanagementAu Pair Tutors.Courses avail.SPECIALS AVAILABLE071 324 9848National Registered Trainer& Provider Dept. Labour.
GM001060
MAUREEN seeks full timedomestic work withaccommodation. Hasreferences. 073-844-7969
HK024750
ANGEL seeks full timedomestic work withaccommodation. Has refs.Tel. 078 550 4633.
SO057027
0899Domestic
EmploymentAvailable
MATRONis looking for full-time or oneday a week work. Washing,ironing, general domestic,cleaning, nanny.
Tel:078 008 5299 or phone Ilke
082 652 1823SA020727
ALL FULLY TRAINEDDOMESTICS
Housekeeping, housemen,drivers, nannies, gardeners,cooks, frailcare. Fullyscreened with traceablereferences.
Jane (011) 886-7698 (o/h)078-113-4568(a/h)
GM001196
MARTHA requires full timedomestic work, withaccomm. Mon-Sun.Tel. 078 2077 871.
SO056987
ABSOLUTEJOLLY DOMESTICSdrivers, maids, gardeners,caregivers, excel refs
072 556 1039011 781 5006
SA020749
MARIA Sa seeks domestic p/f work 082 322 2543 Eng
KL005486
MALAWIAN ( gardener)Freedom has been in myemployment for one year, heis reliable, honest,trustworthy. He has been avaluable assets to our homea person with perfectmanners and able to do anytype of work available part -time Mon. Wed for infocontact Kevin 011 475 2995/082 920 0320 or direct 079945 6842 Eng.
KL005514
0650Loans /
Investments
JULIET Zim seeks domesticp/t Mon. Wed. Fri work 078441 7182 Refs. Eng
KL005436
LEON Zim seeks painterwork 082 404 0755 Refs.Eng
KL005428
A+ SKILLEDDOMESTIC PLACEMENTS+ references checked.
011-880-4647CM004849
JOSEPH Mwn seeks garden,houseman f-time alldays.Refs. Eng. 078-888-8730
DF091161
JOHANNAneeds work Mon & Fri.Excellent reference.For reference phone :082
490 9623SA020748
0895Domestic
EmploymentWanted
CHRISTOPHER Mwn seeksgarden, painter p/t 5daysMon-Fri. Refs. Eng.078-686-8521
DF091143
JEMINA SA seeks domestic,childminder f/t. M-F.Sleep-in. 074-835-6985/Ref:MrsMarais=083-419-8456
DF091205
VICTORIA seeks full timeemployment as an adminclerk. Has refs.073-659-9760
ML000387
CHIKONDI Mwn seeksgarden, houseman, painter,driver(code 10) Eng.078-888-0701
DF091150
JANE seeks full timedomestic work, withaccomm. Has references.076-329-3918
ML000394
GLORIA seeks work as acare giver. Has driverslicense, matric. Has refs.078 925 6560
NP009420
BRITON Mwn seeks garden/houseman p/f work Cookswith Accom 078 385 7830Refs. Eng
KL005530
JAMILA Mwn seeksdomestic/ childminder p/fwork 078 226 Refs. Eng
KL005421
GLADNESS seeks full timework as a baby sitter, withaccomm. Has refs.072-799-0567
ML000393
IRENE (SA)Seeks part time work Wed orThurs. Hard working, oldfashioned, loyal & honest.
Ref`s call 011 476 8282AN000566
Driver DANIEL SA seeksfull-time Code 10 lic. Eng/Afri. 079-679-9437
DF091139
BOSCO Mwn 10yrs. exp.very honest, hardworkerseeks garden, painter p/f. Hecan also do some workbesides garden. Ref:073-019-0041(Mrs Yan)Dir.083-535-4539
DF091092
CATHRINE requires full orpart time employment as ababy sitter. 072-106-3212
LW010540
BERNARD Zim seeksgarden full-time Refs. Eng.076-551-3271
DF091153
HEATHER SAHonest, hardworker seekspart-time domestic work2days. 6yrs. experience +refs. Ref:Mrs M Bowler084-418-5082/Heather:083-957-6829
DF091144
BAIDON Mwn seeks garden/painter p/t Monday & Sundaywork 073 202 4500 Refs:Andrew 011 794 3024/ 011726 4104 Hattia Eng
KL005512
0893General
EmploymentWanted
GLORIA requiresfull time domestic work.Has references.Tel. 076 368 2700.
SO056985
ALBERT Zim seeks garden,domestic , childminder Refs.Eng. 072-829-7318
DF091112
FAITH Mwn seeks domestic/childminder p/f work withAccom 078 705 6807 Refs.eng
KL005484
ADAM Mwn seeks painter f/twork 079 010 5560 Eng
KL005520
ESTER seeks full or parttime domestic work. Mon -Fri. Has references.078-714-6312
LW010541
EMMARENTIA
3 bedroomed housewith 2 bathrooms,lounge, dining room,playroom andservants quarters.Good condition.Also including a freestanding NEW 2bedroom, 2 bathroom,single storey flatletwith open plankitchen, lounge anddining room.All on 1 property withseparate garages forsale.Beautiful garden.Near pool, shops andpark.R3.2 million
Contact Lenia011-469-5238082-886-2782
LW010599
0897Gardener
EmploymentWanted
EMILY seeks full timedomestic work, withaccomm. Has references.073-112-4222
ML000395
ZODWA Zim seeks part/full-time work Refs. Eng.073-774-4058
DF091152
ELSIE Sa seeks p/t 3 daysdomestic work 084 090 5539Refs. Eng/ Afr
KL005442
0545Houses
18 schools NORTHCLIFF MELVILLE TIMES Week ending 18 June 2010
Science and mathematics, two of the most boring and difficult subjects in the world, right?
Not when the Freaky Science show is in town.
The roadshow, which brings science and mathematics to life in a magical, in-teractive fashion, recently visited King David Victory Park primary. Its goal was to end the negative perception of these two tough but infinitely reward-ing subjects.
“With both mathematics and science dropped at an alarming rate when pu-pils make their subject choice at the end of Grade 9, our youth edutainment
company came up with a novel way of countering this trend,’’ said Tanya Vandenberg of Three Ring Circus.
“The Freaky Science show is aimed at Grade 2 to 4s to get ‘em while they’re young. By making mathematics and sci-ence easy-to-grasp and fun for the very young, the show hopes to lessen the in-timidating nature of these subjects.’’
The show is headed by a ‘nutty’ pro-fessor, who enlists the help of her audi-ence to carry out a variety of scientific tests.
By performing experiments on eve-ryday household goods, such as flour, milk and balloons, children are able to
go back home and replicate what they have seen at the show. The result is that difficult concepts become more acces-sible and children are left with a yearn-ing to learn more.
“It’s too late to change children’s minds about science in school. We try, instead, to show them how much fun it is while they still have a powerful sense of wonder. And we’d just love it if we help create a generation of kids who want to grow up and become ul-tra-cool, ultra-successful scientists and mathematicians,’’ added Vandenberg.
Details: 011-782-6991, [email protected]
King David scientists freak out
King David Victory Park primary pupils participate in the Freaky Science show.
On 2 June pupils of Casa do Sol school celebrated the Saint John Fes-tival.
This festival celebrates John the Baptist who prepared the way for our Savior.
However the emphasis at Casa do Sol was to remind everybody to work at goodness from within.
To remind them of this, pupils made a lantern or decorated a candle which was displayed as they worked
at keeping the little light of goodness burning in their hearts.
Lanterns were laid after which eve-ryone met in the garden to light a bon-fire and sing Saint John songs.
The children walked towards the fire and threw in slips of paper con-taining messages of things they feared, sad feelings or bad thoughts.
The day ended with a braai where everybody enjoyed a scrumptious burger.
Goodness comes from withinThe completed shape with all the candles and lanterns.
Selassie Ntshudisane, Cameron Pillay, Tasneem Samodien and Tinotenda Chakarisa line up to bring their candles to the centre of the lenmiscape.
Pupils and teachers from Casa do Sol took part in a sports day on 21 May.
The children were divided into three teams.
The red team who called themselves the Racing Reds, the green team or Green Mambas, and the yellow team the Cheetahs.
The Cheetahs won the trophy for the best team spirit while the Green Mambas were crowned overall win-ners.
Casa bring colour to sports day
Thebe Matoshela shows Jeffrey Moeng and Darren Newman who is fastest.
We’ve got the spirit... We’ve got the spirit... The Cheetahs.The Cheetahs.
Kelly Heyman, Liora Katzew, Hannah Milner, Shayna van Vuren and Abigail Brenner model their costumes at the annual King David Victory Park primary school Fun with Books event. The two days were fi lled with activities, talks and a fancy dress parade, imitating their favourite storybook characters. Parents used this time to purchase books for their children from the many on display in the hall.
Victory Park has fun with booksVictory Park has fun with books
Unika pre-primary school invited Class 6 from Casa do Sol for a visit, and learnt about sharing and collected money.Lebohang Ramphala and Kelebone Mosakga of Casa do Sol are delighted with the R1 700 that was raised.
Making friendsMaking friends
SPORT 19Week ending 18 June 2010 NORTHCLIFF MELVILLE TIMES
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Nie CeleSecond-placed Caxton Cobras lost their first match of the second Corporate Soccer League season to log leaders Pfizer Laboratories at Sand-own high school last Thursday night.
Both sides started the game like a house on fire spraying accurate passes but failing to penetrate the rock solid defence and find the net.
But judging by the way Cobras played it was clear they were missing their all time talisman and leading goal scorer, Damion van Alphen, who couldn’t make it to the game due to a work commitment.
Most of the game was characterised by free kicks and throw-ins caused by tight marking and hospital tackles from both sides. Not even free kicks awarded by the sometimes dubious referee could assist either side.
Despite Abed Ahmed, Cobras’ coach cheer-ing his boys from the touchline the game went to half-time goalless. Ahmed told his boys to com-municate and shoot from a distance. They tried that, but acrobatic saves by the opposition goal-keeper thwarted their attempts.
Second half, both sides beefed up their teams by bringing in substitutes, and for Cobras the newly recruited nimble-footed Peter Ramothwa-la played his first match in team’s red and white colours. Other substitutes Tsepo Mabaso and Theo Nkonki, both strikers, were brought in, and still the score remained unchanged.
Towards the end of the game a scramble for the ball in the middle of the park saw a Pfizer striker
briefsSPORTSports clubs are welcome to send details of their results and forthcoming events to NMT by faxing 086-683-0108 or e-mailing [email protected]
Yoga: The Indian Cultural Centre hosts free be-ginners yoga classes on Saturdays at 8.15am at the Indian Consulate of Johannesburg, 1 Eton Road, cnr Jan Smuts Avenue. Wear something comfortable and bring a towel or mat. Phone Nazeem Pather 011-482-8484.
Bowls: Make new friends and learn how to play on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Marks Park Bowling Club. Beginners of all ages welcome. The club provides all equipment. Phone Blackie 011-476-8806, Alan 011-673-5854.
Bellydancing: Learn the snakelike moves of oriental dance fused with the bounce of Bolly-wood and the fire of flamenco, on Monday eve-nings and Saturday mornings at Roosevelt Park recreation centre in Preller Road. Phone Alison 083-450-8508.
Hiking: Meet like-minded outdoor and conserva-tion-orientated people who wear heavy boots and smell of mountain air, at Johannesburg Hiking Club. The club offers a programme for all levels from beginners, although a certain degree of fit-ness is advisable for the experienced hiker. Phone 087-940-1903, www.jhbhiking.org.za
Games: Play mah-jong, a Chinese game of skill, strategy and calculation, every first and second Thursday of the month at 7pm at the Irish Club in Linden. Phone Leon 083-454-4536.
Martial Arts: Shaolin Wushu Guan hosts classes every Tuesday and Thursday from 7pm to 8.45pm at Greenside high school gym. Learn traditional shaolin kung fu which includes various weapons, bare hand training and sanshou (Chinese kick-boxing). All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Phone Tatiana or Fuaad 072-592-9140.
Baseball: Mustangs Junior Baseball invites boys and girls aged seven to 14 for tryouts. Training takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5.30pm at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Road, Em-marentia. Phone Janice 082-908-0199.
Bowls: Linden Bowling Club clinic on Fridays at 2.30pm on how to play bowls. Beginners of all ages welcome. The club provides all equipment. All one needs is a pair of flat-soled shoes or tak-kies. Dress is casual. Qualified coaches available by appointment for existing bowlers. Phone Ted Keartland 082-330-3362.
Dancing: Senior socials every Tuesday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Roosevelt Park recreation centre in Preller Road. Line dancing, ballroom dancing and more. Make new friends and keep fit. Phone Jane and Bill 011-477-6304, 084-885-6069.
Bowls: Auckland Park Bowling Club invites so-cial bowlers, experienced players and novices to its grounds on the corner of John Adamson Drive and Jan Celliers Street, Montgomery Park. The club has re-opened its ladies section and is keen to expand. Phone 011-782-6795.
Referees Thomas Maluleke, Kgomotso Mokae and Lucky Lebuso.
making hay while he dribbled and sliced through the ball-watching Cobras’ defence to score a beautiful goal that gave the keeper no chance. From there Pfizer defended with all players until
the final whistle. After the the game, a defeated Ramothwala remarked, “These boys can play. I am not surprised as they’re younger and much fitter than us.”
First loss for Caxton Cobras
As we enter the middle of the year Magua Taek-won-Do, with clubs based in Cresta, Olivedale and Norwood, has been hard at work.
Magua Taekwon-Do hosted its seventh annual Taekwon-Do South Africa Invitational tournament on 14 March at the Mandeville stadium in Kensing-ton.
“The tournament ran smoothly and ahead of schedule and offered some exciting matches with a high standard all round. Our very own Richard Gir-vin (Cresta and Olivedale dojangs) highlighted the event by winning the black belt hyperweight spar-ring division,’’ said Norman Magua, co-founder of the taekwon-do club.
On 1 May Magua Taekwon-Do attended the ninth Acestes Taekwon-Do Clubs (ATC) Invita-tional Tournament in Menlyn, Pretoria.
“We took a small team because many members were battling with illnesses. But our seven-strong group did us proud, especially as it was the first competition for most of them. The day ended with a bang when Hugh Thomson (Cresta dojang) won the black belt hyperweight division final.
“On 8 May we held black belt tests for Natasha Voorhout and Ruan Hageman who both attempted for 1st Degree, and Selvan Pandaram attempting for 2nd Degree. After a challenging physical and mental test the relief was evident as all three candi-dates were informed that they had been successful. We were extremely pleased with their performanc-es and indomitable spirits.”
Magua added that the club was sending a team to the Imperial English Open on 9 and 10 October in
Black belt grading... Norman Magua, Ruan Hageman, Natasha Voorhout, Selvan Pandaram and Denis Magua.
For club and country
The squad for England... (Back) Richard Girvin, Deon Du Toit, Robert Fernandes and, front, Norman Magua, Douw Pretorius, Claudia Pietromartire, Selvan Pandaram, Natasha Voorhout, Ruan Hageman, and Jonathan Voorhout.
Reading, England.“International exposure is very important for
Taekwon-Do in our country. Our instructor, Mas-ter Trevor Nicholls is hosting this prestigious event.
“The first official squad session took place at
the Cresta dojang.“The classes are designed to get the team in tip
top shape for the event. The team hopes to do our club and country proud.’’
Details: Norman Magua 083-226-1836, [email protected], www.tkd.co.za
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briefsSPORTGolf: Cansa fundraising golf days take place on 19 June (Royal Johannesburg, Parkview, Joburg Country Club, Bryanston, Randpark Ridge, Ob-servatory, and Wanderers), 26 June (Houghton), and 3 July (Killarney). Four-balls and sponsor-ships needed. Visit www.cansa.org.za or phone Carmen 082-903-0311.
Bowls: Roosevelt Park Bowling Club in Milner
Avenue invites social and experienced bowlers to join them on 16 June for a morning of fun and bowls. Great prizes to be won. Phone 011-782-4692.
Cycling: Cresta Wheelers accommodates social, novice and experienced cyclists and is based at Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Road, Emma-rentia. Five groups of mixed abilities ride every Sunday departing from the club at 7am. Social evening last Tuesday of the month at the club. Guests and newcomers are welcome. Phone Leigh 083-701-0189.
Bafana stalwarts give a thumbs upBafana Bafana stars Teko Modise, Steven Pienaar and captain Aaron Mokoena give the Powerade ball crew, Sifi so Maluleke and Thabiso Bereng, encouragement ahead of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ during Bafana Bafana’s training session at Milpark.
Over 200 children donned their soccer kits and tightened their laces in the Xbox 360 primary school 5-a-side soccer tournament held at Marks Park sports ground in Emmarentia.
The soccer challenge saw 32 teams from Ekurhuleni, Pretoria, Soweto and the Vaal go head-to-head to win tickets to see a 2010 Fifa World Cup™ match at Soccer City. The final was decided between two Soweto teams with Rutegang primary school beating Motsaneng primary school 1-0.
Premier Soccer League (PSL) players from the country’s top teams, including Tefo Masha-
maite (Bidvest Wits captain), Jimmy Tau (Kaizer Chiefs captain) and Morgan Gould (Supersport United) were present to show their support and share their skills with the children.
Individual accolades were awarded by Yvette van Rooyen, marketing and product manager of Microsoft Xbox 360.
Siphiwe Ndaba from Thopodi primary school was named top goal scorer of the tournament, Mpedi Pakana of Rutegang primary school was player’s player, and Lehlohonolo Taka of Rute-gang primary walked away with the best goal-keeper award.
Best of the best... The Rutegang primary team is (back) Lovemore Zwane, Tshepo Taule, Katlego Ramasike, Thabiso Monyane, Mpedi Pakana, Lehlohonolo Raulane and Neo Ngamlana.
Five times the fun
This is how we do it... PSL Player of the Year, Morgan Gould, coaches a participant during the Xbox 360 primary school 5-a-side knockout challenge at Marks Park in Emmarentia.
Sithembiso Masuko, Simphiwe Ndaba, Yvette van Rooyen, Mpedi Pakane and Lehlohonolo Taka