sandton chronicle 23 july 2010

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KATE HENRYCELLPHONE masts have sprung up in Bryanston and no one knows about it.

When Kim Sturgeon saw workmen digging a hole at the corner of St James Crescent and St Audley Road in Bryanston, she initially thought it was to fi x a water pipe. When the silver pole went up, she assumed it was a street light. It wasn’t until she approached the contractors that she discovered its true purpose. It was a mini cellphone mast, complete with its own control box a short distance away.

Further investigation by the Chronicle revealed similar poles dotted across the suburb. They either had lights perched atop or cables strung between them to give them the appearance of normal street poles.

A casual conversation with a nervous technician

COVER-UPMini cell masts hidden in plain view What’s this?..

Motorists drive past the new mini cell mast on the corner of St James Crescent and St Audley Road. (inset) The light attached to the top of the mast, gives it the appearance of an ordinary street pole.

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at one of the masts on Bryanston Drive corroborated Sturgeon’s suspicions. And it seems City Power doesn’t want residents to

know about it. When asked what the masts were for, the technician said, “It’s for cell-, er, I mean to enhance the street lights.” It was only after further coaxing that he admitted it was a cell

mast, but they weren’t supposed to talk about it.

Sturgeon complained, “I was approached a couple of years ago by a cellular company to put a mast on my property. I said no, fearing the effect on my property values. Now they go and put one up outside my house.”

Councillor Vincent Earp was equally upset. “I have been told this is a pilot project to see how effective the masts

are and that the decision was made at the highest levels. I have never heard of this being passed by city council nor has it informed the residents. It is ridiculous that city council can do this without consultation.”

Silas Zimu, managing director of City Power was unavailable for comment at time of going to press.�[email protected]

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PARKVIEW POLICE STATION(011-486-5000)

ArrestsIllegal immigrants 47; drinking in public 6; driving under the infl uence of liquor 3; housebreaking and theft 4; possession of stolen motor vehicle 3; trespassing 1; intimidation 1; malicious damage to property 1; hit and run 1; assault common 2; possession of unlicensed fi rearm 1; loitering 6; drunkenness 2 and reckless and negligent driving 1.

RANDBURG POLICE STATION(011-449-9000)

IncidentsBryanston: On 13 July at 6.30am a woman was in her driveway on Glen Street when she noticed a vehicle parked behind her.

Three men, one armed, emerged and held the woman at gunpoint while his companions took documents from the back seat. No shots were fi red.Bryanston: On 13 July between 12.24pm and 1.05pm a vehicle was stolen at the corner of Peter Place and Braamfi scher Street.

WarningMotorists are urged to remove

valuables from their vehicles. Vehicles should also be locked and alarms activated.

ArrestsPossession of dagga 3; reckless and negligent driving 2; business armed robbery 3; housebreaking and theft 1; business robbery 2; fraud 5 and possession of suspected stolen property 1.

SANDTON POLICE STATION(011-722-4200)

IncidentsParkmore: On 14 July at 8.45pm on 13th Street a man opened his gate to let his friend leave, and drove his wife’s car into the garage. He was approached by a man in a balaclava who had a fi rearm.

He was later joined by two men also in balaclavas while a fourth remained outside in a silver Toyota RunX.

His wife witnessed this and locked the doors, calling for help. The men fl ed with the car keys.Buccleuch: On 13 July at 10.15am on Perth Street a man stopped at his gate when a black Chevrolet stopped behind him. He was approached by an armed man and forced out of his vehicle.

The man fl ed in the vehicle which was later recovered in Alexandra

WarningResidents are urged not to sit in their driveways while waiting for their gates to open, when they notice suspicious vehicles or individuals in the street. If you suspect you are being followed, drive around the block or to the nearest petrol station or police station.

ArrestsTheft 10; housebreaking 3; shoplifting 15; attempted burglary 1; interfering with police duties 1; pointing a fi rearm 1; illegal immigrants 130; assault common 2; fraud 11; theft of motor vehicle 1; use of motor vehicle without owner’s permission 1; reckless and negligent driving 3; possession of dagga 2; hijacking 1; drinking in public 1; malicious damage to property 1; drunken driving 1; common robbery 1; housebreaking and theft 1; intimidation 1 and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm 3.

DOUGLASDALE POLICE STATION(011-699-1300)

ArrestsDealing in liqour 5; driving under the infl uence 2; culpable homocide 1; theft 2; malicious damage to property 1 and reckless and negligent driving 1.

No arrests were available from Bramley police station.

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NATASHIA BEARAMIF YOU regularly drive along Bowling Road a nasty fi ne could be heading your way.

The speed limit on Bowling Road is now offi cially 60km/h, and speed trapping has become commonplace.

Pre-empting a repeat of the South Road debacle, Tracy Balkin, who travels the route daily, told the Chonicle, “One Monday morning Metro police offi cers were trapping on Bowling Road, about a kilometre before the warning signs start.”

Balkin expressed her frustration at the new speed limit being enforced. “The traps are on a road where drivers traditionally travel at speeds in excess of 60km/h.”

Motorists who sped past the Chronicle’s camera seemed indifferent or simply unaware of the new speed limit. Balkin also said she felt the new speed limit would exacerbate traffi c congestion during peak hours.

Edna Mamonyane, spokesman for the Metro police, said, “City council doesn’t just wake up one day and decide to erect signs wherever it feels. It is only after receiving complaints or a high number of accidents, and after an independent investigation, that signs will be put up and enforced.”

Balkin said, “Having lived in the area my whole life I am unaware of an increase in

Yet another South Road?

Just there... Tracy Balkin points out the spot on Bowling Road where Metro police allegedly set up shop.

CHRONICLE REPORTERESKOM has urged homeowners to be cautious after criminals representing themselves as Eskom-appointed Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) installers entered a home.

The incident has forced Eskom to suspend all door-to-door CFL rollouts pending an investigation into the incident. Customers

who wish to participate in the energy-saving CFLs exchange can still visit the locally advertised temporary exchange points in selected areas.

Eskom regrets that this positive initiative has been hampered by a criminal element and hopes to resume it in due course.

Details: www.eskom.co.za/dsm�[email protected]

Residents warned to be on lookout

traffi c accidents along the road.”After numerous attempts, Johannesburg

Roads Agency could not be reached for comment, so the reason for the speed limit change remains a mystery.�[email protected]

KEBA MOTHOAGAEDRIVING on Sloane Street in Bryanston will prove tricky for the foreseeable future.

The last 100m of this road near its intersection with William Nicol Drive is peppered with dangerous potholes hard to avoid.

Delaine Moodley, legal advisor to the Automobile Association, said, “These potholes have deteriorated for the last two months. It has reached a state where the middle lane has one massive crater that almost takes up the entire lane. During that time, there has been no effort to repair this stretch of road.”

When contacted for comment by the Chronicle, representatives of Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) either did not answer our calls or passed the buck to someone else.

Gone potty... One of the many potholes on William Nicol Drive.

Un-holey trouble in Bryanston

The Chronicle will continue to probe JRA until the matter is addressed.�[email protected]

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SPECULATION about the imminent attack on foreign nationals living in Mzansi has security forces on red alert.

But it is the masterminds of these attacks, and the proudly South African public, who should be extremely worried and ashamed. At a time when patriotism is at its peak following the greatest and most successful Fifa World Cup in history, some obviously un-proudly South Africans decided it would be the right time to strike. The timing points to anti-unity individuals whose heads are not properly screwed on. They opted to go out of their way and destroy everything the nation has built over the past couple of months. Perhaps most worrying is the fact that the so-called attacks are based on rumours with no substance or sign of origin and initiator.

For the information of the perpetrators, those of us who don’t mind sharing our beautiful country with foreign nationals living here legally will respect people who go public with their intentions.

They also owe the nation an explanation on the reasons for the attacks, and should invite the rest of us to debate whether killing foreign nationals is the way to go.

Had they been wiser and proudly South African enough, they would know that the solution to problems they have with foreign nationals lies in implementing tighter immigration laws and stricter border post control. This would result in only those foreign nationals with potential to add value to South Africa allowed through our borders. As for the killing, as well as seizing and destroying properties belonging to foreign nationals, that’s defi nitely not ayoba.�[email protected]

It’s not ayobaNONKULULEKO MBULIRESIDENTS at The Albany, an apartment building in Illovo waited nearly three years for Telkom to take action.

About three years ago they were approached by Telkom technicians, who asked to run temporary above-ground cabling from the telephone distribution box to The Albany.

At the time, technicians informed the building’s trustees that this was a temporary solution to problems they experienced with running the cables underground.

“Our trustees were told the above-ground remedy would be in place for a maximum of three months until the lines could be routed underground,” explained resident

Ashton Emery. “The three months evolved into more than three years despite repeated appeals to Telkom management and staff. The cables crossed our gardens and trailed haphazardly into our parking garage.”

Emery hand-delivered a letter a month ago to the general manager at Telkom, Rosebank, but received no response.

“Instead a technician came and closed the box thereby causing more telephone problems,” said Emery.

Telkom spokesman Pynee Chetty said he was aware of the correspondence between the complainant and branch, and would respond.

Within a week of the Chronicle

reporting this matter to Telkom, technicians were working on the distribution box outside The Albany.

“We’re removing all these cables,” said technician Johan Oelofse, pointing to the exposed wires that ran from the distribution box to The Albany for three years. “We’re confi dent we’ll be fi nished by Friday.”

“I wrote to your newspaper, using the heading ‘Telkom in tatters” said Emery. “Very quickly, I received a response from the manager of Telkom Rosebank’s underground cable network. We have achieved success, and it’s all thanks to the Chronicle.” �[email protected]

Telkom’s three-year temporary solution

At risk... Illovo’s Edward Ndlovu points to the exposed telephone wires.

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News • 5 Week ending 23 July 2010 SANDTON CHRONICLE


NATASHIA BEARAMTHE crackling sounds of a fi re interrupted a family’s late night slumber.

Nana Motapanyane lives next door to the eyesore of a dilapidated power substation in Edward Rubenstein Road, Sandown.

She told the Chronicle she had repeatedly asked Eskom to clean up the area outside the substation without result. One night, adding fuel to the Motapanyanes’ frustration, a fi re broke out around midnight in the grass surrounding the substation.

Motapanyane had no idea how

the fi re started, but felt the dry overgrown grass that hadn’t been cut since the start of summer had facilitated the blaze.

Security guards alerted the Motapanyanes to the fi re and they ran a hosepipe from their property to douse the blaze. Still recovering from a recent burglary, Matopanyane also feared that, “The unkempt substation, which has a broken gate, will provide thugs a point of access to my property.”

Eskom has promised to clean up and maintain the offending structure.�[email protected]

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THE huge multiracial crowds that spilled onto the streets to support Bafana Bafana as the kick-off of the World Cup approached were at a deeper level demonstrating for something much bigger - a different, better South Africa.

Before that delirious joy, the country we lived in grumpily was becoming increasingly divided and bitter.

The successful hosting of this tournament has been a godsend, reminding us South Africa needn’t remain the same.

The crucial question now is what will we settle for, going forward? And to what do we owe our sense of exuberance?

Certainly pride in our capability of successfully delivering the world’s biggest and most complex sporting event plays a role. Signifi cantly improved race relations have added to the optimism, with many pre-conceived ideas across the racial divide dealt body blows.

But we’d like to focus on a World Cup issue fundamental to the event’s success, and to our future’s.

As usual bank balances helped determine how everyone experienced the World Cup. Some could afford to attend matches, others jolled at fan parks or watched at home or with friends.

But critically, no one felt excluded and, for once, race was neutered.

No man is an island, the ubuntu philosophy warns. Our lives are affected by the quality of lives around us. It then makes sense that the present sense of well-being of the better-off sections of society, into which most readers fall, is courtesy of there being a corresponding sense of well-being in those less fortunate. And vice versa.

The yawning gap between rich and poor was a primary cause of the sapping pervasive dissatisfaction pre-World Cup. To sustain our present elation we must embrace the World Cup lesson, that our lives are infl uenced by the lives of others.

With this in mind, and to keep alive the spirit of the tournament, from August the Sandton Chronicle will devote weekly space to getting to know and care about our less fortunate neighbours, within our footprint or in adjacent areas such as Alexandra or Diepsloot.

Success stories, and how these can be catalysts for further charitable work, will feature strongly. Contributions from readers will be integral.

The World Cup showed what this country can achieve when we’re all on board. Our challenges

A will makes a way

are immense but where there’s enough will there’s a way.Bruce SturgeonChief executive offi cer of Caxton Community Newspapers



ABED AHMEDRESIDENTS in Marlboro Gardens were left furious at the terrible stench from a number of waste trucks parked at the Marlboro Community Centre.

A Chronicle investigation revealed the trucks belonged to Boksburg-based waste management company Chippa Waste.

Further inquiries revealed that Chippa had received a three-year contract from Pikitup to remove waste in Alexandra and surrounding areas. At the same time employment was created by hiring residents from Alexandra.

But the project did not involve

cleaning the streets of Marlboro Gardens.

“Pikitup is responsible for refuse removal in Marlboro Gardens. We don’t know how long we will be based at the hall,” said Zandile Zondani, operations manager at Chippa Waste.

The company currently parks 10 to 15 waste trucks in the hall parking.

“The issue surrounding the hall is a sensitive one, but we pay Region E for the use of the offi ces and have cleared the bush to park our trucks, which do not disturb activities at the hall or interfere with its parking facilities.”

But Marlboro Gardens civic association member Liaquad Ebrahim furiously disagreed and said, “This is the community’s hall, a place we enjoy and where we host family functions. Now we are confronted with the sight and terrible stench of waste trucks which also affect visits to the cemetery across the road.”

“As the civic association, we plead with Region E to fi nd an alternate base for this project.”

According to Zondani, the use of the hall offi ces was until another location was advised by the Region E offi ce.�[email protected]

Not cleaned…Waste trucks belonging to Chippa Waste park at Marlboro hall.

Stench wreaks havoc

HEATHER WALKERSIX weeks ago, to much fanfare, the Hyde Park traffi c islands were given a makeover in time for the 2010 Fifa World Cup™.

But before the sun had even set on the tournament, a number of the newly-planted thorn trees appeared to be dying.

When the Chronicle visited the site, the trees had been recently watered. Some still had green leaves and looked healthy but the leaves on others were brown and the branches drooping.

City Parks is responsible

for maintaining the islands, but according to the utility’s spokesman Jenny Moodley, the harsh winter had not been kind.

“The trees are being watered every three days, but we experienced black frost which has placed a strain on some of the trees,” explained Moodley.

“We have identifi ed three trees that died and these will be replaced.

“The rest are still alive and will be monitored very closely until they are established.” �[email protected]

Island trees die

What happened? One of the trees at the corner of Willam Nicol Drive and Jan Smuts Avenue that appears to be dead.

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IT’S time for city council to accept it is nowhere near setting right the billing errors that beset residents week in and out.

In the past months, the debacle reached a point where rumours do the rounds that dirty employees intentionally manipulate the system so that the municipality collects whatever money wherever it can. Overcharge some because others don’t pay.

Is this so far-fetched, considering the opposition has told us billions is owed to the City of Johannesburg? But of course this is an allegation city council fl atly denies.

The outrageous result is many innocent ratepayers end up victims, ordered to pay now, query later. Those who take up city council on this promise and pay the interim monthly account, soon fi nd out that a refund from the municipality is a mission impossible. Some dutiful, interim account

payers are said to have waited in vain for years for any reimbursement.

Frankly this is a very serious problem that needs very serious attention before it explodes. How will the municipality deal with a mass refusal to pay what is unreasonable? A mass black-out?

Punchline has noted that over the past months not a single day has gone by without complaint of wrong billing. Some households don’t receive billing statements on time, some not at all, yet are expected to timeously pay bills they’ve never received. Without fanning any fl ames, it appears to Punchline that there is maybe only one language city council understands. We must hope this is not the case, and that residents don’t have to protest en masse before anything is done, fi nish and klaar.�[email protected]

Must this city go dark before council listens?NIE CELEA GROUP of heritage organisations is planning to institute legal proceedings against the city council to restore the Rissik Street Post Offi ce building in compliance with the Compulsory Repair Order issued by Provincial Heritage Resources Agency-Gauteng (PHRA-G). The organisations comprise Johannesburg Heritage Trust, Egoli Heritage Trust, Parktown & Westcliff Heritage Trust and the South Africa Institute of Architects.

This newspaper was informed by Flo Bird of Parktown & Westcliff Heritage Trust that Neil Fraser, head of the Johannesburg Heritage Trust, had a meeting with Mayor Amos Masondo, and he made clear the group’s expectations and raised their bitter disappointment about city’s council failure to report on the investigation into the cause

of the fi re and its effects to date. Bird said, “The meeting was constructive

and we believe a satisfactory agreement is possible. But the legal action will not be halted until an acceptable and open process has been adopted to meet the objective to restore the building fi nish and klaar.”

She further appealed to Johannesburg citizens to come on board and support these organisations in this battle.

“The Rissik Street Post Offi ce is one of the most important buildings in Johannesburg and if we don’t win this fi ght we are unlikely to save any other important buildings in our city.’’ Bird also pointed out that among the answers the group expected was whether the city had the budget to fi x the building. “We need to know how they are going to fi x the building, when and how.”�[email protected]

New twist in the post office saga

Changes... Rissik Street Post Offi ce gutted by fi re late last year.


SANDTON CHRONICLE8 • Metro News Week ending 23 July 2010

NIE CELEJOBURG City Parks has a new acting managing director, Geoff Cooke, following the resignation of former chief operating offi cer Luther Williamson.

This comes after Williamson and board chairman Griffi ths Zabala were temporarily suspended earlier this year following allegations of a series of multi-million rand tender irregularities. The announcement was made by Executive Mayor Amos Masondo, who also revealed that no admissible evidence of corruption relating to Williamson and Zabala was found. “The review of the investigation found no evidence of corruption, as required by law. The report has been referred to the police commercial wing which means the police will decide whether or not this matter can be pursued further.”

Masondo also announced the appointment of Maropeng Bahula as the new chairman of the board and that Zabala would now be an ordinary board member.

Masondo pointed out that the decisions were made in keeping with the principles of good governance and to ensure public confi dence in the management of City Parks. �[email protected]

City Parks boss quits

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NONKULULEKO MBULIMYSTERY surrounds the death of a seven-day-old baby pygmy hippopotamus at Joburg Zoo.

According to management of the zoo, it is believed the baby died of natural causes, but visitor Margo Holt is convinced the death is a result of total mismanagement.

Holt said she visited the zoo with her grandchildren and saw the newborn when it was 72 hours old. She claimed it looked emaciated and its mother appeared restless and dehydrated.

“There was no milk in the mother’s

udder and she couldn’t feed her baby,” Holt explained.

Holt believed it was due to the noise and bustle of the zoo during the prolonged mid-year school holidays that the mother struggled to wean her child.

“I had to stand between the enclosure and the children, and asked them to keep quiet.”

Tshepang Makganye, executive manager in the animal collection department at Joburg Zoo admitted the possibility of a lack of control over zoo patrons, but did not believe this was the cause of death.

“People tend to jump to conclusions.

Animals die – it happens in the wild and in here,” said Makganye. “Our vets conducted a preliminary investigation and nothing pointed to the baby dying of starvation.

“From time to time, we have challenges with our visitors. We’ve designed enclosures so animals can be seen. But people also want to see the animals active, like on television, so they sometimes provoke them.”

Makganye told the Chronicle that samples were sent to Pretoria University’s veterinary department and the post mortem had yet to be concluded.�[email protected]

Baby hippopotamus death raises questions

Mother in mourningGrief... The Joburg Zoo’s pygmy hippopotamus mother who lost her baby.

IKHAYA Lethu is looking for 30 volunteers for a literacy programme commencing in August.

It will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from 12am to 2pm in Alexandra.

All retired teachers and people who like working with children in Grade 1 are welcome. Volunteers must have matric.

Ikhaya Lethu is a non-profi t organisation that aims to empower the community, specifi cally the youth, through education, poverty alleviating and self-sustaining projects.

Details: Zanele Sibeko 083-374-7095.

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Business • 9 Week ending 23 July 2010 SANDTON CHRONICLE


There is no planet BKATE HENRYTHE Nedbank Group is now carbon neutral.

The accomplishment sees carbon neutrality attained across the group’s 13 head offi ces and regional buildings and more than 490 branches, and makes it the fi rst African fi nancial services organisation to achieve effective zero carbon status.

Chief executive offi cer Mike Brown said, “This is but another step in Nedbank’s journey. 25 years ago we decided to focus on environmental issues. We have strived to become the leader in sustainability.”

Nedbank was determined not to ‘buy’ its neutrality and actively

sought to reduce carbon emissions. Its Phase 2 building on Rivonia

Road is the fi rst commercial building in the country to receive a 4-Star Green Star design rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa.

Other initiatives include an intensive recycling programme and use of recycled glass, paper and construction waste, cutting unnecessary travel by promoting the use of a dedicated bus service and Gautrain, and the use of biodegradable cleaning products.

The Nedbank Group used its carbon credits to offset unavoidable emissions, which it obtained from the Rukinga project in Kenya.

The project addresses large scale

deforestation and brings social, fi nancial and educational benefi ts to the local community

Going green also appeared to be good for the pocket.

Brown revealed that while the group spent R2 million to measure and monitor its green drive, and R12 million on carbon credits, it saved upwards of R28 million thanks to its various green measures.

Richard Worthington from WWF-SA applauded the bank for taking the lead in environmental change but was quick to emphasise that more was needed to be done by the country as a whole to tackle climate change.

Details: www.nedbank.co.za�[email protected]

For a good cause... An aerial view of the forest in Kenya where the Rukinga project is based. The Nedbank Group obtains its carbon credits from the project.

ADDRESS: Minister of Public Works Geoff Doidge addresses members of Business Unity South Africa at its head offi ce in Sandton.


SANDTON CHRONICLE10 • Talk Time Week ending 23 July 2010

We need to build this dreamFrancois Pienaar writes:The idea of a concert hall goes back to the commission as Urban Designers for the then Sandton Town Council.

Proposals were designed on the land in Sandton now occupied by Gautrain.

The proposal endeavoured to provide a home for the then Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra as well as a venue where tourists could experience the unique sound of Africa, especially

the power of the voice.Today we are exposed to the

reality of not being able to provide a venue where we as citizens of a so-called world class African city cannot invite international musicians to perform, knowing that we should really be proud of that option.

The billions spent on World Cup white elephants indicate the values of our society.

The concept of a cultural centre and community facilities were

a part of so many ideas that we of Friends of Field and Study discussed.

The present and only venue, the Linder Auditorium is a disgrace, and falling apart.

The land between the river and the William Nicol Drive, now a derelict piece of land occupied by dangerous squatters, was thought of as a potential development zone, creating a barrier between highway and park.

The existing fi elds were to be

preserved, an ongoing belief of our members, and not be developed at any cost.

The land presently occupied by Forest Farm is a vital piece of real estate, and I am sure that beyond Pick n Pay, the pressure would be directed to them to move to a more suitable location for their patients.

The idea of a centre for music has been part of my life and as mentioned in your article we need to build this dream.

The facts behind the concert hallRose Johnson writes:I would like to put the facts straight regarding the article on the concert hall project that Friends of Field and Study (Fofs) in conjunction with Forest Farm had in mind four years ago.

The proposed site was the six hectares on the western bank of the river that has never been maintained as part of the park.

This is not on any part of the current Field and Study park which Fofs is committed to preserve, and has done so for the last four years.

The city does not have a dedicated centre for music, voice and the arts.

South Africa has so much talent in all these spheres and to have a proper place to showcase it to the world and to host those from the rest of the world would help to make this a world class city.

The Coca-Cola Dome and the Linder Auditorium do not have the acoustics or the facilities for music or to host world class artists of all genres.

We had a dream, we have a plan. We have not given up.

What’s happened to the recycling?Gatvol writes:Recycling is an initiative anybody can participate in to help save our planet.

Unlike in most advanced countries, this initiative is feeble in South Africa, especially in the ‘world class African city’.

My family used to make a point of ensuring that all paper and cardboard was put into the Ronnie recycler bags and that all glass was dumped in the collection point outside Rivonia Square in Wessel Road.

Then along came ‘Mama She’ which collected all recyclable refuse.

This collapsed fairly rapidly, and it was back to Ronnie Recycler and the glass collection point.

On 11 July I took another load of glass to the collection point to discover the containers were gone.

So what now? Pikitup now gets everything, since I pay

the same whether I recycle or not. What is the point of the small guys caring

if the big players aren’t interested?

What the readers said...With regard to the award given to the city’s billing department you said...JAMES: Joburg Connect must be the most incompetent ‘braindeads’ to deal with if calls are even answered.

ELIZABETH: Does the city deserve an award? No way! The billing system is shocking and the so-called call centre dysfunctional.

General comments:HOSEA: Sandton it’s so nice and small, I do support the move of the taxi rank.

GILL MCLAVERTY: Well done to all concerned what an amazing World Cup! We have shown the world we can do it! Long last the positive togetherness and patriotismDAPHNE GREYLING: I agree with Jacqui Thompson. Water pollution is very bad and needs to be taken seriously.

Talk Time • 11 Week ending 23 July 2010 SANDTON CHRONICLE


It could have been betterRose Johnson writes:I looked around Sandton City and realised it had let me down big time.

It was almost as if they knew they would make a fi nancial killing so why bother to lash out on decorations?

The place should have been awash with colourful fl ags from the ceilings and pillars. At the end of May when others had already got into the spirit, there was not a fl ag in sight.When I spoke to Sandton City management I was told ‘wait till 1 June’. I did, expecting them to rise to the occasion. What a fl op.

Silly little stands with small fl ags at head height were lost among the people in the malls. No colour, no vibe, no country spirit.

And as for that monstrous black tent that fi lled Nelson Mandela Square, that was the worst. Melrose Arch and Montecasino got it right. Just fantastic.

Sandton City lost the plot. Sandton’s revelry was squashed into a small area below Mandela’s statue so much so that the Dutch supporters had to resort to sitting on the stairs and balustrades. Some had to stand at a table because they couldn’t sit down.

The same went for Mexico fans earlier in the games.

What a fantastic place the square could have been. What an experience to have it fi lled with fans of all colours in all colours. Despite all that, those who were there made the vibe, the fun, the friendliness and the happy memories.

I won’t forget my clapping session with Mexico fans and the inebriated hello and handshake from an orange man. May the goodwill, camaraderie and ubuntu continue.

We have a duty to see it does after this magnifi cent success that showed ‘yes we can’.

GETTING WARM: Sandton law fi rms Bell Dewar and Bowman Gillfi llan staff Mathew Truscott, Nicola Rabbitts, Lenja Jansen and Ceri von Ludwig proudly display some blankets donated to the Sandton SPCA, one of this year’s chosen charities. The law fi rms took up the challenge to see who could raise more money for 2010’s blanket challenge, with Bell Dewar coming out victorious. The challenge is set for 2011 for other Sandton law fi rms to join in. Special thanks were also given to Duncan Sinclair.

Another historic milestone reachedMike Tippett writes:I have been fortunate to take an active part in the World Cup in our beautiful country.

I have been to the stadiums every time a game has been held at Soccer City, Ellis Park or Loftus Versfeld.

The atmosphere I have experienced at each venue has been absolutely awesome and

electrifying. Yes some stadiums have been

better than others and some games better than others in terms of supporter participation.

But it was an experience that all should be part of and experience.

No longer is the South African nation standing at the foot of Africa in the shadow of Table Mountain

but standing on it overlooking the world.

We have been truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to host an event of this magnitude.

We have succeeded and made the rest of the world sit up and look at us. We have made history and will each remember it in some way or other.


SANDTON CHRONICLE12 • Community Week ending 23 July 2010

HEATHER WALKERTHERE is something mysterious and inexplicable about the healing power of the creative process.

The art therapy centre Lefi ka la Phodiso, which means ‘rock of healing’ in Sotho, harnesses this phenomenon to help people overcome problems.

“When someone has been through trauma, words can break down and feelings become blocked.

“Making art elicits emotions that transcend language,” said the centre’s founder and director Hayley Berman. She started Lefi ka,

Africa’s fi rst art therapy centre in 1993 to help reintegrate teenage struggle activists into the school system.

Today, this non-profi t organisation works with meagre funds to better the lives of individuals, families and communities affected by abuse, crime, poverty, and HIV/Aids.

“Art therapy is not about drawing a picture and a therapist interpreting it,” Berman emphasised.

“Not everyone can draw or wants to, so the client has a choice of materials like clay and paint

to create an artwork, which the therapist discusses with the artist.”

“At our holiday programmes for underprivileged children they are given food because school feeding schemes stop during holidays. They are physically and emotionally hungry. “Some come from homes where a grandmother looks after 10 children. They desperately want to be noticed. Our activities help them develop self identity. They made a mural outside by tracing the outlines of their bodies on the wall and painting them; permanent symbols that say ‘I exist, I matter.’”

When Lefi ka started Berman was one of only two qualifi ed art therapists in South Africa and, through her work with teachers, discovered a huge need for training.

“I was constantly asked ‘How can we do what you’re doing?’ As it is currently not possible to train as an art therapist in South Africa, Lefi ka runs a community art counselling course and is the only organisation in the country doing so.”

Details: www.arttherapycentre.co.za�[email protected]

Mending hearts with artArtsy... Teenagers decorate a mural made from outlines of their bodies at Lefi ka la Phodiso.

Salvation Army resources running emptyCHRONCLE REPORTERTHE Salvation Army has exhausted its winter relief resources and is once again making a plea to the public.

“Keeping warm is a challenge for many vulnerable members of society especially for the homeless, the elderly living on a low income, and those living below the poverty line in informal settlements,” said national spokesman Captain Garth Niemand.

The Salvation Army runs various feeding schemes throughout the year which cater for higher volumes in the winter months.

The organisation collects and is able to distribute donated blankets and warm clothes through its 200 institutions, churches, and community centres around the country.

“The people of South Africa are always generous. We are once again asking for members of the public and the corporate world to support us. The winter is far from over and we need to still lend a hand,” encouraged Niemand.

Details: 011-718-6746 or www.salvationarmy.org.za�[email protected]

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Community • 13 Week ending 23 July 2010 SANDTON CHRONICLE


Local makes magicABED AHMEDSOUTH African magician Ilan Smith foxed local audiences when he predicted the 2010 Fifa World Cup™ fi nal teams and score eleven days before.

Smith wrote down the team names and score on a piece of paper, sealed it an envelope and locked it in a safety deposit box at a radio station studio.

After the fi nal, the envelope was opened and its contents read live on air.

“Spain 1, Netherlands 0 Ayoba!” was witnessed by staff and captured on fi lm.

Smith lives in Sandton and works from Norwood and was mentored by the country’s top magician, the late George Moss.

Although Smith has performed at international level, he is determined to become South Africa’s greatest illusionist-magician.

Citing David Copperfi eld as his inspiration, Smith says he adds a strong interactive human element to his shows, which he believes is crucial in capturing local audiences.

“The art of magic and illusion is just one aspect. My main objective is to entertain and leave the crowd with something to talk about back home.

“I regularly generate new

Magic man… South Africa’s very own David Copperfi eld is illusionist Ilan Smith.

material and make it one-of-a-kind so that South African audiences relate to it.”

Smith is currently working on his next project in which he plans to thrill local audiences with the

biggest illusion and magic show performed by a South African.�[email protected]

Science fiction story contestCHRONICLE REPORTERSCIENCE Fiction/Fantasy South Africa is once again running its national Nova Short Story Competition with a total prize value of R3 300.

This competition, which has run since 1972, encourages writing in the science fi ction and fantasy fi elds and promotes local talent.

Stories will be judged as either general or South African in theme.

The prizes are as follows :� SA section: First place R1 000, second R500, third R300.� General section: First place R750, second R500, third R250.

A special prize for U18s will also be awarded if enough entries of a suitable quality are received.

The closing date is 30 September.

Further information and/or an entry form may be obtained on the Science Fiction/Fantasy South Africa website or by sending a stamped self-addressed envelope to: SFSA Short Story Competition, c/o Gavin Kreuiter, PO Box 8022, Edenglen, 1613.

Details: www.sfsa.org.za or Gavin Kreuiter 084-830-0608.�[email protected]



CHRONICLE REPORTERNOW in its eighth year, Serendipitea promises to be a lavish day.

Held on 28 July at Summer Place in Hyde Park, the theme for this year’s tea is déjà vu. It will include a fashion show and luncheon. Ladies are invited for tea with local celebs, with all proceeds for the Hospice Association of Witwatersrand.

Details: 011-483-9170�[email protected]

CHRONICLE REPORTERA CHARITY auction will be held in support of places of safety.

The Joy and Jewels charity auction will take place at Summer Place in Hyde Park on 11 August. Hosted by the Eskom Foundation, the event will see 12 portraits of women and children by photographer Hannelie Coetzee, and eight pieces of jewellery designed by Tshwane University of Technology students on auction. All proceeds go to iKhaya Lethemba, the Teddy Bear Clinic and Family Justice Support Services.

Details: joy&[email protected]�[email protected]

CHRONICLE REPORTERTHE third Gauteng branch of the University of the Third Age (U3A) is being established closer to northerners.

U3A offers lifelong learning to post retirement or ‘third age’ individuals. There are no entry requirements or examinations at U3A.

Interested parties are invited to attend the launch of the new branch at Olivedale library on 3 August. The guest speaker will be Gerald Zwirn.

Details: 071-629-7717 or 011-704-4988�[email protected]

CHRONICLE REPORTERAPPLY early if you plan to study next year.

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is calling on prospective students to apply now for the 2011 academic year. Application deadlines vary across the different UJ courses. All applicants must also complete the National Benchmark Testing. Details: www.uj.ac.za or 0861-00-00-85.�[email protected]

Bid and care

Tea with a cause

Apply now for university

Coming of age

CHRONICLE REPORTERGET up close and personal with a fast car.

Kyalami will host a Ferrari day where owners, fans and fanatics will gather to celebrate and admire the magic of the Italian sports car on 24 July.

With free entry, the track opens at 9am with 150 Ferrari vehicles participating in the day’s programme which includes an open practice for Ferrari owners – fi rst-timers as well as experienced racers.

Instructors will be on hand to give pointers on handling the vehicles on the track.

Enthusiasts will be up close and personal with more than 150 cars with models including the 308, F40, F50, F430 and F612.

Visitors will have unlimited access to roam around the track, sit on any grand stand seat and enter the pit lane.

Details: 083-266-2727.�[email protected]

Ferrari fever

GIVING IS GOOD: Little

campers and members of

Sandton’s Kaleidoscope

Kids camp generously

donate soup vegetables,

sponsored by Ben Rubin of Fruit and

Veg City, to the Yad Aharon and

Michael Tzedokah Food Fund.



KEBA MOTHOAGAECHILDREN are playing their part in the running of Joburg Zoo.

The zoo is home to the Honey Badger Club, an environmental education programme for children between the ages of seven and 13, that focuses on various aspects of the animal kingdom and the welfare of the zoo’s animals.

Members can be spotted wearing orange T-shirts with the words ‘Honey Badgers’.

From feeding the chimpanzees to cleaning the elephant enclosure and many other fun activities, the Honey Badgers

are kept busy, one Saturday a month by a supervisor and learn about the demands of being a zoo keeper in the process.

Once they reach 13, the children can join the Be Mad Club, another zoo programme for pupils in Grades 8 to 12 that continues their integration into zoo life. “It’s a great experience for kids as it gets them in touch with animals fi rst-hand. We’ve come to understand what nature is about,” said Honey Badger, Julia Smyth.

Details: Joburg Zoo 011-646-2000 ext 216 or [email protected]�[email protected]

Children take over Joburg Zoo

Listen up... Zookeeper, Exxon Motlhala, briefs the Honey Badgers at the chimpanzee enclosure.

Feeding the chimps... Erin Conroy.

Love the job... Bayle Ghoos, Julia Smyth and Kyle de Oliveira.



KATE HENRYTHE hardest part about being a puppy rearer is letting that lovable, boisterous little pet go.

But for Liz Falconer and her family, knowing the dogs will help others is worth it.

The Bryanston family is one of many volunteers helping the SA Guide-Dogs Association (Saga) for the Blind raise puppies to assist the blind and disabled across the country.

The Chronicle met their latest addition, Oxo, a boisterous seven-month-old black Labrador puppy. As he delighted in the attention, Falconer brought out pictures of her other ‘sons’ with their new owners, while Finn, a former guide dog, eyed the dog biscuits her sons Innes and Ross kept on hand.

Finn, their fourth dog, was disqualifi ed from the programme after they discovered a cataract in his eye.

“The puppy rearers get fi rst choice when a dog is disqualifi ed and we decided to keep Finn. There is a list a mile long of people wanting guide dogs, so we were happy to get him.”

It’s surprising to discover the Falconers are not a ‘dog’ family. “When we brought our fi rst puppy Vespa home we weren’t sure how to raise him. Maybe it’s a good thing, but the only way we know how to

Help rear a guide dogCHRONICLE REPORTERTHE Puppy Raising Scheme was developed to provide the South African Guide Dogs Association for the Blind with dogs well-prepared for advanced training and their future work as guide dogs.

Volunteers will receive a pup when it is seven weeks old and take it into their homes for 11 to 18 months.

The Puppy Raising Scheme is a supervised programme, beginning with a fi ve-week puppy socialising course at the association’s Training Centre, with more courses in the following months. All training sessions take place during working hours from Monday to Friday.

Puppies can only learn appropriate and desired behaviour when puppy raisers teach them, so a home where the puppy is left alone all day during the week will not be suitable. Homes in which puppy raisers work half days are

a c c e p t a b l e . P u p p y raisers need to live in

Johannesburg or Pretoria.The male pups are castrated

at six months, but females are spayed after their fi rst birthday.

The association covers veterinary costs incurred by pups on the scheme, as well as vaccinations, de-worming and micro-chipping.

When puppy raisers go away on holiday, or bitches are in season, pups will be boarded in the association’s boarding kennel.

Food for the pups on the scheme is also sponsored.

Details: Caroline or Monica, 087-754-9295 or [email protected].

Pups need to be:� Introduced to people of all races and ages, especially children.� Taught to relieve themselves only on command when on lead and working – and not to mess in certain places.� Able to behave in an appropriate manner in shopping centres, post offi ces, shops, restaurants and other public places.� Taught how to behave in the home by not messing, chewing or sleeping on furniture.� Taught how to behave around people such as not jumping up on them.� Taught basic obedience work.� Taught how to walk on a lead according to guide-dog specifi cations, which are - no

sniffi ng, scavenging or pulling, and not being distracted by

what is going on around them such as barking dogs

at gates.

Foster a puppy this year

raise a dog is the Saga way.”Fostered at six to eight weeks, the

puppies soon make themselves at home. Falconer explained, “You are expected to keep them indoors to socialise with people and other pets.

You also have to ensure someone is always with them. It’s like having a baby in the house. We also go on group walks with other puppies and have training sessions every few months.”

Eventually that call comes and the family has to say goodbye when the puppy returns to the Saga training centre to learn how to be a top guide dog.

“It’s hard,” Liz admits, “but when

you know they are going to someone who’ll love and care for them, it’s easier.”

Details: www.guidedog.org.za or Caroline Human on 011-705-3513. �[email protected]

Happy family... Innes, Liz and Ross Falconer with Finn and Ozo.



CHRONICLE REPORTERIF YOU thought you would be bored after the World Cup, think again.

Limmud South Africa has released its Johannesburg programme, its most exciting and diverse yet. The four-year-old festival of Jewish culture and learning has succeeded in attracting an array of world-class international and local presenters.

The programme includes: World-famous archaeologist Richard

Freund, a Jewish Indiana Jones who will address fi ndings relating to tabernacles and temples in ancient Israel and new excavations in the city of Yavneh.

Modern topics relating to Israel include a discourse on Middle-Eastern affairs with Jonathan Fine, who will address counter-terrorism and the threat posed by a nuclear Iran and ex-South African journalist Benjamin Pogrund will compare the situation in Israel to apartheid South Africa.

Those interested in Yiddish and the Holocaust will have a taboo-breaking scholar from the University of Colarad David Shneer to present Yiddish poetry and photography from the Soviets during the Holocaust.

There will be a wide range of textual learning including sessions by David Levin-Kruss, a rabbi from the Pardes Institute in Jerusalem.

Limmud also focuses on children up to 15 years of age and has placed a renewed emphasis on multigenerational learning with its family sessions where grandparents, parents and children learn together.

The Limmud concert features Rus Nerwich with his expert blends of traditional Klezmer music and modern Jazz. The programme will take place from 8 to 9 August.

Details: www.limmud.org.za or 072-553-0164. �[email protected]

Bumper Limmud

CHRONICLE REPORTERIT’S TIME to fl ex those muscles and prepare your team for the annual Round Table Bed Race at Zwartkops Raceway on 5 September.

Now in its 16th year, the charity event is hosted by the Round Table under the leadership of Anthony McPhee. It involves teams racing their ‘patient’ and hospital bed around the racetrack, and promises to be loads of fun.

“The Round Table Bed Race has always been a huge success with everyone in attendance having a fantastic, fun-fi lled day,” said McPhee.

“The day is also an ideal team building opportunity for companies, while helping those less fortunate.”

After the race all beds are stripped of their accessories and donated to needy institutions such as the Johannesburg Association for the Aged (Jafta), while funds raised are used to uplift local communities. Registration closes on 20 August.

Once you have entered your company’s team a hospital bed will be delivered to you to decorate in preparation for the race. On race day there will be prizes for several categories including ‘best dressed bed’ and ‘worst taste’. But the overall winner will be the team that can fi nish the course the fastest while negotiating the strategically placed obstacles.

Details: Enter at www.bedrace.co.za or Anthony McPhee 082-453-4127.�[email protected] Run... Lease Management staff members enjoy last year’s event.

Beds are racing for charity



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KEBA MOTHOAGAEMANDELA Day at Sandton City saw an unusual 67-minutes devoted to improve the lives of others.

Led by Daniel Parker, a group of friends gave free hugs and high

5s to bemused and appreciative strangers for over an hour, as part of celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 92nd birthday.

Parker said, “It all started on Facebook™ where we decided to

just spread love among anyone and everyone.

“No matter how bad your day, a hug or high fi ve is enough to make you smile.” �[email protected]

Hugs and high fives for Mandela’s magic

Huggy love... Dirk Vale, Felicity Moody, Daniel Parker and Rob Dickens

MATTHEW WOODTHE birthday of an international legend was celebrated across the country, and the Fourways community was no exception.

Ex-president Nelson Mandela has provided a service to South Africa for 67 years and, in celebration of his birthday, people across the country devoted 67 minutes to follow his example and fi ght social injustice.

Residents gathered at the Daily Bread shelter in Douglasdale to bring supplies much needed by HIV/Aids orphans in Kya Sand. The goods included bags of food, clothes, blankets and toys.

The day began at 11am when children and their caretakers enjoyed an unseasonably warm winter’s day playing cricket, kicking a football or bouncing on the jumping castle.

At 12.07pm, 67 minutes later, everybody took time out to enjoy a chicken lunch from Nando’s. Charmaine McGinley of the Daily Bread organisation thanked the public.

“The people here today supported these vulnerable children out of the kindness of their hearts. The turnout is incredible.”�[email protected]

Madiba’s birthday is shared by all

Painting a smile... Lauren Schnell paints Unathi Pone’s face.



KEBA MOTHOAGAEEVEN the most hardened attorneys let their hair down once in a while.

Bell Dewar Inc., the oldest law fi rm in the country, celebrated former president and lawyer Nelson Mandela’s 92nd birthday at its annual sports day.

From dart throwing and hockey to jumping castle soccer and other unusual activities, staff at the company momentarily forgot the strenuous demands of the profession.

Main event was the 67-minute cook-off challenge to dedicate that amount of time to

bettering the lives of others. Teams cooked up unique recipes that were adjudicated at the end of the allotted time.

The food was donated to the Gift of the Givers Foundation and the Immaculata Shelter in Rosebank.

Managing director of Bell Dewar Inc., Blaize Vance, said, “It’s important that business and law people meet outside of these environments. This allows us to contribute to our communities wherever and whenever we can.”�[email protected]

Lawyers cook up a charity storm

It’s in!... Chè Lue tries his hand at basketball.

Abracadabra... Mauro the Magician had Thulani Ndlovu in stitches with his trickery.Cooking up a storm... Lulu Mukuwana, Luyanda Jonas and Keishma Rammhor


SANDTON CHRONICLE20 • Entertainment Week ending 23 July 2010

Young Clegg in spotlightNATASHIA BEARAMWITH a warm and welcoming smile, Morningside’s Jesse Clegg sits down to a chat with the Chronicle.

Clegg exudes a youthful vibrancy and innate wisdom when it comes to the music industry. By watching his father, the legendary Johnny Clegg, take centre stage he was able to experience the fi ckleness of the music industry fi rsthand and had access to the best musical advice when he entered it.

Music is in his blood. Clegg is a talented guitarist, plays piano and has been writing music since he was 16.

He would like to imprint his unique musical signature on the rock scene and feels that his album, When I wake up, has done this. Within a year and a half of its release, his debut CD earned him three South African Music Awards’ nominations and went gold.

Songs like, Today, Heartbreak Street and Girl lost in the city have ensured the success of the album.

He is working on his second CD, due for release next year.

A mature 22-year-old with an attitude that impresses, he understands the importance of a practical qualifi cation and is in his third year of a law degree. He comments that university adds normalcy to his life and he de-stresses by socialising and playing squash.

Clegg fi nds live performances “terrifying and enriching” and refl ects that, “Unlike a lot of musicians who eventually make it into the business by performing fi rst, I made it into the business by writing fi rst and would like to perform more.”

He will be doing just that when he goes on a national tour in December. �[email protected]

Star power... Jesse Clegg takes his place in the spotlight.

Doo Bee Boobies backCHRONICLE REPORTER GROWN men in pink tights, Superman suits and lashings of feathers can only be the all-male, all-madness musical revue Doo Bee Boobies, which returns to whoop it up in August.

This infamous cult favourite returns to the

Joburg Theatre from 5 to 22 August. Expect zany musical sketches ranging from the Dying Swan to a parody of Memory from Cats, and prepare for a helping of saucy satire that’s anything but a drag, darlings.

Details: www.showbusiness.co.za�[email protected]

Stunning... Mark Hawkins, Robert Whitehead and Toby Bentel in the Doo Bee Boobies.

Entertainment • 21 Week ending 23 July 2010 SANDTON CHRONICLE


Building unity through songABED AHMEDZAIN Bhikha has come a long way as a singer, songwriter and producer.

His singing career began in 1994 after winning a competition on a radio show, and since then Bhikha has not fallen short of achievements.

To date Bhikha has released seven albums, collaborated at international level with superstar Cat Stevens, and was voted, by an English magazine, in the top 500 most infl uential Muslims in South Africa alongside cricketing hero Hashim Amla.

The humble artist has toured and performed in more than 50 countries and has performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London, but has not made a penny from what he calls a generous pastime.

“Singing is just a hobby and every penny generated from this hobby is donated to charity and social responsibility initiatives as my way of giving back to the community,”

said Bhikha.Bhikha is a BCom graduate who, with

his father, runs a health pharmaceutical company called Tibb Health Sciences.

Running youth development workshops across the country, including Sandton, and giving back to the community, are his passions. But his giving doesn’t stop there. The Bhikha pharmaceutical company has set up two fully functional clinics to provide affordable healthcare for disadvantaged people.

“My future pans include putting up more clinics in disadvantaged areas, producing more songs that bridge the gap of tolerance between religions and races.”

His new single, First we need the love, spreads a message of unity through love, brotherhood and creating more tolerance in the world.

Details: www.zainbhikha.com�[email protected]

Simply heroic… Artist Zain Bhikha has released a new song that sparks unity through love, brotherhood and bridging the gap of tolerance between religions and races.

Have you got talent?CHRONICLE REPORTERJOBURG auditions for the next round of SA’s Got Talent will open soon.

Anyone who believes they have talent may audition for the show from 23 to 25 July at the Focus Rooms in Sunninghill, northern Johannesburg.

The TV show premieres on 16 September.

All contestants must bring a copy of their identity book and their own music, instruments or props they intend using in their audition.

Music must be in CD format.Details: [email protected] or 083-

913-1120. �[email protected]

21 July: Domestic Workers meeting for Kelvin at St. Johannes Lutheran Church on Fairway at 11.30am. Details: Penny Steyn 082-461-6968

21 July: Join the Simcha Friendship and Cultural club for a talk on current affairs with speaker Martine Schaffer at the Sandton Shul at 10am. Details: 011-783-5600.

21 July: Domestic Watch meeting for Linbro Park at the Tennis Clubhouse on Hilton Road at 9.30amDetails: Penny Steyn 082-461-6968.

22 July: The South African Archaeological Society hosts a lecture, Who is responsible for South Africa’s Mineral Heritage? by Professor Bruce Cairncross at Roedean School, Parktown at 8pm. Details: 082-257-1907.

22 July: The Kopanang Community Trust, a project that provides sustainable fi nancial aid to women and

families suffering from HIV/Aids, will stage an exhibition of an impressive tapestry at the Wits Origins Centre until 29 August. Booking essential. Details: 011-717-4700.

23 July: Cellist Berthine van Schoor with Annalien Ball (piano) and Camelia Onea (violin) at the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square’s lunch hour classical music concert at 1pm. Details: 011-883-8606.

24 July: Forest Farm Centre hosts a two-day book sale from 10am to 4pm. Corner Republic and William Nicol Drives, Bryanston. Details: Merle Bosch 011-789-4569. 25 July: The South African Arms and Armour Society hosts an exhibition, slide presentation and lecture on polearms and staff weapons followed by a screening of Royal Armouries Slings & Spears at 5pm at the War Museum in Saxonwold. Details: Dawn Tel: 011-728-0400.

27 July: Birdlife Sandton monthly meeting at the Sandton Field & Study Centre, Louise Avenue, Parkmore at 7.30pm. This month’s speaker is

Malcolm Drummond who will talk about education and conservation concerning the white-winged fl ufftail. Details: Charmaine 082-336-5125.

27 July: Domestic Watch meeting for Dunkeld, Illovo, Inanda, Melrose, Birdhaven and Athol at Wendy Mechanik Properties at 2pm.Details: Penny Steyn 082-461-6968.

27 July: Domestic Watch meeting for Hurlingham at Rosebank Union Church at 10am. Details: Penny Steyn 082-461-6968.

27 July: The Highveld Forum host its annual general meeting in the Grosvenor Room, Bryanston Country Club at 8.30pm. Details: Anmarie Mikula 011-468-1314.

28 July: Join the Simcha Friendship and Cultural club for Israeli Folk dancing at the Sandton Shul at 10am. Details: 011-783-5600.

28 July: Domestic Watch meeting for Morningside at the Sandton police station lapa at 2pm. Details: Penny Steyn 082-461-6968.

Non-profi t organisations are welcome to send details of their forthcoming events by fax 011-889-0875 or e-mail [email protected]

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SANDTON CHRONICLE22 • Entertainment Week ending 23 July 2010

CHRONICLE REPORTERSAN culture is coming to the stage.

The international touring show, Son of the Wind by Misty Brodiaea, will have seven performances at Sandton’s Old Mutual Theatre on the Square from 28 to 31 July.

The South African San Institute (Sasi) is spearheading the production which will feature amateur actors from the !Xun and Khwe San tribes from Platfontein. The !Xun and Khwe cast members and other actors have trained

and rehearsed for over six months. Most use English as their third language, which has seen the show’s director working via a translator.

“This project is different from what society expects to see from the San. With the production of this play the San can show they have much more to offer the world, and have a place in the modern context,” said Meryl-Joy Schippers, Sasi director.

Details: 011-883-8606 or www.ticket.co.za�[email protected]

San tales in Sandton

Sharing... Tommy Katjara and Elsbé Chifaku in a scene from the production Son of the Wind.

CHRONICLE REPORTERAFTER a sold-out season last year, PorraLicious! is back at Montecasino.

Everyone’s favourite cast of characters is back in this misguided, whirlwind adventure of love, loss and emigration. Running from 4

August to 5 September, the show brings you the best ‘Porra’ yet in the third and fi nal chapter of the trilogy, starring the award-winning, Sonia Esgueira and directed by Heinrich Reisenhofer. Details: 011-511-1818.�[email protected]

Porras return to the stage

CHRONICLE REPORTERLE GRAND Cirque, with its new edition Le Grand Cirque Fantazie, will return to the Joburg Theatre this month.

With an ensemble of some of the greatest international talent, original performances will share the stage with new acts for the whole family to enjoy. The 50-piece cast includes world champion acrobats

and performers from over 15 countries, who will perform seemingly impossible stunts with precision and skill. The show runs until 8 August in The Mandela at the Joburg Theatre. Special matinee performances can be prearranged for school groups.

Details: 011-877-6854.�[email protected]

LOVE IT: Frankie Beagle will be performing her new show on 23 July at 8 Hope Road, Shepstone Gardens, Mountain View at 8pm. Details: 083-560-6996.

Absolutely fantastic

Stunning... Artists perform in Le Grand Cirque Fantazie at the Joburg Theatre.

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EmploymentWanted

0484Townhouses/Simplexes/Clusters/Duplexe

2ND HAND CARSWe buy & pawn cars forcash. Best prices paid. Tradeins accepted on youraccident damaged vehicles.

Gavin 083-708-6050NP009571

0610Business

Opportunities

BRENDA Mwn seeksdomestic p-time Wed/Fri/Sat/Sun. 078-917-7559/083-208-0032/082-223-1110

DF091742

SAMUEL Mwn seekshouseman/ driver ( code 10 )f/t work Cooks with Accom073 483 4490 Refs. Eng

KL006098

CARS WANTEDFOR CASH

We will give you more!072 307 8657

SO057170

RIVONIA

Upmarket office to let 2x 365sqm available from 02August.

TEL: Johnny011 802 4073082 348 2838

AN000817

BLESSINGS Mwn seeksgarden part/full-time with/outaccom. Refs. Eng.073-504-1321

DF091764

SALESMAN ANDSTOREMAN

Exp in a tyre company073-690-3989

CP038720

All cars & bakkies bought forcash.Cheap or expensive.

Willow Crest MotorsMark 082-444-9990

NP009531

0786Wanted

QUALIFIED TEACHER

7yrs tutoring experiencelooking for afternoon workages 3 - 12

Ruth 082-413-7557CP038767

You will get the best dealon Household furniture,Appliances, Fridges, TV`s,etc. For cash on the spotphone RESELL IT.

011 704 0989or 011 781 9641

NP009516

NIGHT NURSE FAITHIs looking for perm. nightposition. Has worked forme for 7 months to date,comes highlyrecommended.

083-560-3884CP038742

LALY requires full time workas a dress designer. Has 15Years exp. 083-344-2240

HK025319

WINDSOR FURNISHERS

We pay more than anyoneelse for household and officefurniture. Fridges and TV`s.We also collect.

(011) 886-3780NP009515

DOUGLASDALE

1 bed, 1 bath, secure privatecottage. parking, serviced,incl w/l. R3200 .

Melanie083 281 4561

AN000944

CHARITY Zim seeksdomestic full-time Eng.084-819-0586

DF091766

RAAM UPHLUphl. ctns. l/covers.Soft furn & Roman Blinds.

Paul: 083-561-7091Shanti: 084-611-5811

011 886-753948 yrs exp.

CM005000

0463Offices &

Shops

ISAAC seeks garden/ painter/houseman/ driver ( code 10)p/f work with Accom 083425 2358 Refs. Eng

KL006025

BIKIWE Zim seeks domestic/childminder p/f work 082 7519899 Refs. Eng

KL006032

ALL CASH PAIDFOR SA ART, ANTIQUES

& JEWELLERYTel 082-657-2610

7 Days a weekNP009556

ABLE UPHOLSTERERSEstablished 29 yrs.

Roger (011) 792-3806082-324-3402

RO028299

BEAUTY Zim seeks p/tdomestic work 076 138 9632Eng

KL006060

SANDTON LUXURYAPARTMENTS

High end 2 bedroom fullyfurnished and servicedapartments, available inSandton for short to longterm rentals. Monthly rentalsbetween R17 000 andR20 000 per month.

Contact 011 781 8061082 859 7589

AN000885

EMPLOYMENT WANTEDSHEILA seeks work asbookkeeper, DRS, CRS. Accclerk. Dip in Accounting and5yrs experience

Call 0739506991CP038757

BORDEAUX

Cott. Immed. R3850pm

Contact: 083 2665610

AN000932

ABEST REUPHOLSTERY071-811-4369

RO028227

ADAM PAYS BESTPRICES FOR ALLFURNITURE,APPLIANCES, etc.

083-727-3579LW011148

PARKMORE

Executive loved 3/2, 2lounges. Lovely garden,good security. Avail end ofAugust. R10 000 pm

Phone: Jill082 774 1072

AN000793

AARON PAYS BESTfor antiques, furniture, silver,ornaments & S.A art etc.

072-358-9404NP009520

PAULSHOF

2 bed, 1 full bath, 2 parkings.R6000 per month incl elec.24 hr sec. pool. No pets.

084 584 3879AN000871

LOANS FROM R1000TO R40 000

1 To 36 Monthsrepayment period.Low Interest Approvalwithin 1 hour.Amber 074 0336 014Mpumi 011 2344 872Beside 073 8164 544

NP009522

ABSOLUTELYWONDERFUL

MAID/HOUSEKEEPERAvail full time live-in/out.Cooks, cleans, verytrustworthy. Excellent ref.

Ph Melanie082-466-4966

CP038625

DRIVER AVAILABLEWonderful with children.Seeks employment withfamily.

Contact Louise on082-413-5217

CP038725

0299Upholstery /Curtaining

0449Houses

0442Garden Flats /

Cottages

SANDTON CHRONICLE Week ending July 23, 2010 • 25

ZINHLE Sa seeks domestic f/t work with Accom 074 6989153 Eng

KL006050

VIOLET requires full timedomestic employment withaccommodation.074-610-4825

LW011079

FIRST CLASS DOMESTIC& CHILDCARE

Placement of TrainedQualified staff:Domestic childcare housemanagementAu Pair Tutors.Courses avail.SPECIALS AVAILABLE071 324 9848National Registered Trainer& Provider Dept. Labour.

GM001118

VANESSA requires full orpart time domesticemployment. Hasreferences. 073-173-3331

LW011077

TRACY Zim seeks domestic/childminder p/f any day workCooks 072 177 9483 Refs.Eng

KL006102

Anglican ChurchSt Paul`s Parkhurstreferenced domestics, caregivers, gardeners. (011)447-3148

CP038726

TISUNGE Mwn seeksdomestic/ childminder f/twork with Accom 078 6598725/ 078 664 3115 Refs.Eng

KL006037

0899Domestic

EmploymentAvailable

THEMBI SA seeks domesticfull-time Eng. 073-545-9354/Ref:083-284-1760(RayShapiro)

DF091776

TOM Mwn seeks garden/houseman/painter p/f-timeEng. 071-423-2095/Ref;072-779-7777

DF091738

THEMBIE Zim seeks 5 daysp/f domestic work 078 4833195 Refs. Eng

KL006132

TERRENCE seeks full timeor part-time domestic work.Has references.Tel. 076 829 6560.

SO057579

ROBERT Sa seeks garden/handyman/ driver ( code 10 )p/f any day work 083 7502352 Refs. Eng

KL006130

PATRICK Zim seeks garden/driver(code 10+PDP)p/f.Refs. Eng. 074-414-9129/078-133-4123

DF091775

SHARON SA seeksdomestic 5 days f/t work 078738 0568 Refs. Eng

KL006086

My excellent gardener AmosMwn the above person`sworker being very reliable,hardworking and trusted. Healso uses his own iniatives atworks wonderful with soberhabits manner, seekspart-time garden work Tue,Thur and Sat. withouthesitation I offer him to anyemployer. For ref call me082-406-6485/Direct Amos073-543-5562

DF091747

ROSINA Mwn seeksdomestic/childminder f-timeMon-Fri. Accom. Refs. Eng.078-734-2013

DF091786

JOSEPH Mwn seeks garden/houseman/childminder f/t.Cooks. Acc. 078-297-1417/Ref:082-854-0133(Linda)

DF091804

PAULINA SA seeksdomestic/childminderfull-time with accom. Refs.Eng. 083-957-0143

DF091782

JACKSON seeks full timegardening work withaccommodation. Hasreferences. 079-398-3201

HK025316

OLIVIA Sa seeks domestic./childminder 5 days work withAccom 073 581 4428 Refs.Eng

KL006038

NELISIWE Sa seeksdomestic f/t Mon - Fri 5 dayswork 082 703 7456 Eng

KL006106

ELIA Malawian 073 9441036 my hardworking, kind,trusted, honest gardener andhouseman 3 years expseeks f/p time work Mondayto Friday Refs: Tony 082 7743938 Eng

KL006070

MILLIET Zim seeks f/timedomestic childmindingwork.Refs.Eng

078-799-4116JK004492

COLLY Mwn seeks garden/houseman f/t 5 days Mon -Fri work with Accom & 7 yrsexp 073 247 1977/ 078 2627151 Refs. Eng

KL006093

MARIA, my hardworking,reliable maid of 14 years,available 1 Aug/1 Sep. Goodcook and excellent withchildren and animals. Maria074-926-5011. ReferenceMandy on 084-457-4321 livein/out

CP038695

ANDREW (Mwn) with 4years exp. available 3 timesa week 078-079-7678/Ref:082-559-8003/011-728-3413(Nick)

DF091780

LEXINA Mwn seeksdomestic/ childminder f/twork with Accom 073 6886012 Refs. Eng

KL006043

ANDERSON MWN seeksmon,tues,wed,Sun to workfor a room.Goodrefs,Realible,Permit.Refs.Eng

078-522-8870JK004494

KUKIE SA seeks domestic/childminder f/t work Cookswith Accom 074 407 0095Refs. Eng

KL006110

JANE SA seeks domestic/childminder f/t M - F workwith Accom 072 719 0902Refs: 083 289 9028 Eng

KL006059

0897Gardener

EmploymentWanted

IREEN Mwn seeks domestic/childminder full-time withaccom. Refs. Eng.083-697-4593

DF091797

HAKANE SA seeks full-timeRefs. Eng. 072-224-2402

DF091758

GOODNESS SA seeksdomestic/ ddriver ( code 08 )f/t 5 days work 073 019 8803Refs. Eng

KL006085

GIRLY Mwn seeks domestic/childminder/frail care p-timeRefs. Eng. 073-475-1569

DF091778

EDDIE, my hardworking,reliable gardener of 25years, available 1 Aug/1Sep. Excellent gardener,handyman, good withchildren and animals. Eddie074-029-3434 ReferenceMandy 084-457-4321 live in/out

CP038696

26 • SANDTON CHRONICLE • Week ending July 23, 2010

Sport • 27 Week ending 23 July 2010 SANDTON CHRONICLE


UPCOMING EVENTS:� Walk - Take to the streets of Emmarentia in the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk on 25 July. Details: 011-463-2743 or [email protected]*[email protected]� Volleyball - Teams are invited to register early for the Rivonia primary school’s annual volleyball tournament on 24 July. Details: 083-444-4452 or [email protected] � Golf - Hyde Park’s Spero Villioti Elite Design Academy third year graduates host a golf day at Eagle Canyon on 27 August to raise funds for the Couture Educational Foundation. Four-balls and sponsorships available. Phone 083-292-6381 or 082-885-4974.� Golf - Cloud9Golf hosts a golf day on 13 August at the Bryanston Country Club to raise funds for Supporting Animals in Needy Times, a non-profi t organisation that raises funds for other charities. Four-balls and sponsorships available. Phone 082-802-0855 or visit www.cloud9golf.co.za� Touch rugby - Registration for the touch rugby spring season at George Lea Park in Sandton every Monday evening is now open. League begins on 30 August and captains are encouraged to register their teams early. Visit www.touchrugby.co.za

HOCKEY� Practice for boys U17 and U15 on Tuesdays, girls on Thursdays at Morningside Country Club Astro in Rivonia from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Details: 082- 336-4053.� Practice for girls every Wednesday evening from 5.30pm to 7pm and boys every Thursday evening from 5.30pm to 6.30pm at the Wanderers Club at the astroturf. Phone 011-802-4559.

RUNNING/WALKING� Wanderers Athletics Club’s road running section time trials every Thursday for 5kms or 8kms at The Wanderer’s Club from 5.45pm. Phone 082-655-9520.� Run/Walk for Life Illovo/Melrose branch meets every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at 5.30pm and Saturday mornings at 7am from Pridwin sports fi eld, cnr Venus Street and Greenacres Drive. Phone Linda 082-853-8820.

GYMNASTICS� Gymnastics for kids classes Monday to Saturday at The Wanderers Club. Girls phone Wendy 083-452-9046 and boys Bobby 083-228-3712.

Hiking/Mountain Climbing� Interested people invited on graded, scheduled walks and hikes with the Hiking Continuity Club. Phone Brian 011-787-4927.

DANCING� Country Line Dancing classes in Sandton. Phone Leila 082-901-3742 or e-mail Gillian [email protected]

BADMINTON� Wanderers badminton club plays social games on Tuesday evenings and matches on Wednesday evenings. All new players welcome. Phone 072-181-2890.

RUGBY/TOUCH RUGBY� Wanderers rugby club practices every Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. All are welcome to join. E-mail [email protected] or phone 011-880-0423.

Sport noticesSend your sport news, upcoming events and training sessions to [email protected] or phone 011-889-0659.

ABED AHMEDTHE country’s leading fund-raising soccer extravaganza, the Telkom Charity Cup, will kick off on 7 August at Soccer City.

The tournament allows the participation of only the four Premier Soccer League (PSL) teams with the most votes from the public.

It was announced at a media launch that all 16 Premier Soccer League (PSL) teams were eligible.

These are Ajax Cape Town, AmaZulu, BIDVest Wits, Bloemfontein Celtic, Free State Stars, Golden Arrows, Kaizer Chiefs, Mamelodi Sundowns, Maritzburg United,

Moroka Swallows, MP Black Aces, Orlando Pirates, Platinum Stars, Santos, Supersport United and Vasco Da Gama.

Voting can be done via phone or sms, and ends on 1 August.

At an offi cial media launch, PSL chief operating offi cer Professor Ronnie Schloss said the tournament had raised over R40m for charity since its inception 24 years ago.

“This year our target is R5m, and we urge fans and teams to help us reach it.”

This year’s tournament will have special seating for families, and entertainment for children.

“After the diverse attendance of the 2010 Fifa World Cup™, we hope the nation supports this day of soccer for charity. We also urge companies to fi ll up the 8000 suite seats.”

According to Schloss, 90 000 tickets are on sale at all Shoprite/Checkers stores and Computicket outlets.

Voters stand a chance of being one of two daily winners of R500, and are automatically entered into the main prize draw of R10 000.

Fans can sms their PSL team of choice to 34620 or log onto www.charitycup.co.za to view phone numbers for voting.�[email protected]

Annual charity cup gets bigger and better

For charity… PSL general manager Zola Nkuta, PSL life president Leepile Taunyane and PSL chief operating offi cer Professor Ronnie Schloss stand with the Telkom Charity Cup trophy at a media launch at Summer Place in Hyde Park.

Are you involved in a wierd or wacky sport and want to spread the word? Well why not tell us about it? E-mail the Chronicle on [email protected] or alternatively phone 011-889-0659 or fax 011-889-0683.

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28 Week ending 23 JULY 2010

CHRONICLE REPORTERTONY Hampson-Tindale was only six years old when Sir Edmund Hillary and his sherpa Tenzing Norgay were the fi rst to scale Everest.

He resolved then and there to follow in their footsteps, and also take on the six other highest peaks that collectively make up the highest mountains on all seven continents.

The Morningside resident has since reached the summit of six of these targets, the latest the very peak that fi rst caught his attention.

In preparation for the Everest climb he trained 22 hours per week, weight lifting, running and climbing stairs.

Every Sunday he dragged a 27 kg brick-weighted truck tyre while shouldering a 19kg pack for 15km.

The trek to base camp at the foot of the Khumbu Glacier took 10 days and included climbs of several acclimatisation peaks along the way.

“One of the attributes required for high altitude climbing is patience.

“Of the 62 days devoted to the climb, only 16 were actually spent climbing the mountain.

“The balance was devoted to acclimatisation climbs elsewhere, honing ice climbing skills on the seracs close to camp, resting, sleeping or recuperating at lower altitudes,” he said.

Some 52 days into the expedition, the Swiss and US weather forecasters indicated a weather window and the group set off, going from camp to camp.

At 6.22am, a few days short of the 57th anniversary of Hillary and Norgay’s historical summit, he found himself standing on top of the world.

“There was not a cloud in the sky and I could see forever.

“The mountain peaks I had been looking up at for the past two months were beneath me. It was magic. An experience never to be forgotten.”

Now only Vinson Massif in Antarctica remains, which he plans to tackle come December.�[email protected]

ON TOP OF THE WORLDA dream come true... Morningside’s Tony Hampson-Tindale, managing director of Flag Craft International in Wynberg, on top of Mount Everest.

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While you’re there, check out our featured gardening books of the month, plus pics from Africa Fashion Week!

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