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Rita stands firm

Thabang makes Etwatwa proud

American set foot

in Zenzele

By: Thabo Majola

‘‘Service delivery is not re-ally a problem if only the Mayfield EXT1 residents are willing and committed to change and prosperity,” these are words said by Rita Dlad-la ward 96 councillor under a very strong leadership of the Anc.The party has again re-ceived awards of failure from the mass who believe the or-ganisation has failed them-multiple times even after the knowledge of the Mayor about theircomplaints. The ward is still using the old toi-let systems where they must have a hole dug, wood is then placed to invent a toilet seat and to avoid unnecessary vulner-ability from falling in then it is used as arrest room. Only flies will wel-come you and the sent is over-whelming and no matter how deep the hole is, it just gets full and the people are forced to find another place to dig and make another rest room.A toddler should always be ac-companied by an adult to use the toilets as it is highly dangerous.A fall of a child in there would be fertile and could result in to mortality. It is surprising that the resi-dents would complain about the toilets where else thou-sands of toilets have been built by the ANC in Mayfield EXT1 but the residents are not making use of them,the residents cannot use the toi-lets because the toilets are empty all what is left is the toilet structure. The com-munity protested about the

dusty roads and water saying it is impossible to have emer-gency cars move in more es-pecially after a rainy weather. The mud makes it impossible for the emergency cars to do so. Rose from Mozambique who lives alone in Mayfield inside her one room shack has fallen sick suffering from TB and has no one that looks after her some people add on to say what if Rose’s sick-ness becomes worse in the middle of the

night what are they to do? The residents blame the ANC for not taking further actions on their roads. The complaints have been taken note of by the Municipality and the ward councillor, and the necessary steps will be taken to cure the situation and to please their voters. “I am willing to have service delivery taking place

if only the community works hand in hand with me,” said Clr Rita. she states that there are two groups in Mayfield the first is totally against ser-vice delivery and those who are against service delivery are the people who have been rejected by the housing system because they did not submit fully detailed docu-mentation. Some are people who are married and never

gave their spouse’s details not

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get-ting the

people who do not have their very own stands number(mostly tenants). She added on to say there are some opposition parties who are against service delivery. The second group is looking forward to service delivery and they cannot wait for that to happen even if it comes in a year’s time, Rita claims

that some opposition parties are trying to sabotage the ANC by influencing other people(rejects by housing) to drag the organisation’s name in the mud. She adds on to say the ANC once hired a contractor to install water pipes for the community to have running water and other sanitations. “The community burnt the contractor in fact it was the community’s way of destroying the evidence because they stole tools from the poor contractor and they burnt the offices of the con-tractor, what can I do when

people do not want proper services in their door

step,” said Rita in dis-appointment. People

of Mayfield defend-ed their case by saying they burnt the contractor because none of the Mayfield residents were hired and they were not told that someone will be sent to come and

work. The resi-dents deny that

they have stolen something from the

contractor. She has justified her theory by

saying after she had won the elections;a misogynist said they make the ward un-governable that is why she strongly believes that some certain opposition parties are making life for her and the ANC difficult. The was a majority out cry of the toilets and water the community was saying they want ser-vices nearer to them hence the organisation first started building the toilets that is why there are a thousand toilets in Mayfield the sec-

ond reason in building the toilets was to place the com-munity according to the map because the way their shacks are situated is not the proper manner that they are suppose to be. “After burning the contractor’s office they stole the toilets. There used to be communal taps and people did not have to walk long distances, they also stole and sold them to the scrap met-als,” she added. Rita states that some people are sick and tired and they want to see change in Mayfield. She has underlined the people who are actually working with her who want to see justice served in the old toilets and to have proper sanitation, Mr Zwane of the Inkatha free-dom party and Mr Velaphi of the Democratic Alliance are keen to help and they have

given her thumbs up for the job well done in other ward as she has worked well and she is proud to say other places in her ward have elec-tricity and people over there now have an experience of power shading proper toi-lets and running water, she states that what she has ac-complished with other wards she can sincerely accomplish with Mayfield EXT1. Now that two opposition parties have given her thumbs up how true is her statement that some opposition parties want to sabotage her and the organisation, or is it perhaps other organisations that are not mentioned. As a lioness she attains her mark in the political world. She states she will protect her pride,

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her pride being the Mayfield residents. There will be ser-vice delivery and people who are against it will just have to sit back and watch because the government is the people by the people for the people’ she said, she said it really hurts her to see Mayfield in that manner and that place is

even worse than before now that a lot of things have been stolen saying she knows the place even better because she used to live there that’s why she wants to make sure that everyone gets the proper ser-vices and sanitation. She urg-es the public to co-operate in everything that the govern-ment is trying to implement for the benefit of the people

of Daveyton she states she will not tolerate any vio-lence against the contrac-tors or filled workers hired to make our communities better, ‘ working together we can do more’ she added.

By: Thabo Majola Doug Musgrave hails from the state of South Carolina United States of America –in brown t shirt who works for the international board of Southern Africa and they offer their services to the sub-Saharan Africa a non- profit organisation, medi-cal personnel, logistics and

information technology are the services that are being offered in the sub-Saharan regions. Doug states that he has retired very early in the US to join this big organisa-tion and to devote himself in God’s word and teaching others about the gospel not only has he spread the gospel around South Africa but he

has toured the other countries in Africa. The unfavourable conditions of Zenzele have not divided his attention just because he is from a well-off country; no he has done what he believes the Lord wants him to do. This American is not alone in his spiritual jour-ney. He has help from people who also devoted themselves to their spiritual work and journey. Derik Peyton(in blue shirt) and Reinier Grobler (in white T shirt) say they love what they are doing and it keeps them motivated and acquainted with the teach-ings of the Lord. Not only do they teach the commu-nity but they also help peo-ple by typing their curricu-lum vitae and help them where they can in finding job opportunities. “I re-ally enjoy the preacher’s company. They take me

away from trouble and I have a piece job because of them. They have really helped me with my CV and at least I am taught about God and to live just the way God would have wanted me to,” said Buntiza Hadebe (in red T shirt). Ha-debe states that he is looking forward to be part of Doug’s church and perhaps someday he will be like the three white gentlemen in spreading God’s word. Sphiwe Masilela(in pink T-shirt) agrees with Ha-debe and states that they will

go to church and forget about the problems that Zenzele is facing. Their main focus is the Gospel and nothing else Sibusiso Mkhwane agrees more (in stripes T- shirt). What’s interesting is that with people like Doug, chil-dren call him‘Mlungu’ mean-ing white man and he does not mind at all to be called that. Doug raises his hand to salute the children.“I have toured Africa and what I see here in Zenzele does not re-ally surprise me but I am sure

that the South African gov-ernment will help its people,” said Doug with hope. Doug said besides the situation in Zenzele, he has fallen in love with South Africa. He states that he has not seen such situations in the state but be-lieves that every country has its own problems. Doug will be leaving for America on the 04th of February 2013 but will be back again after three months. He wishes all South Africans well and urg-es the people to know God.

American set foot in Zenzele

Since the festive season are over people’s homes are be-ing robbed even more. Dur-ing the holidays people’s homes were robbed when owners went away for their holidays. The recent rob-bery happened on the 28th of January in Monareng Street in Daveyton. The owner of the house found the doors

damaged and his belong-ings stolen. Robbers get the chance to steal when house owners have gone to work.They target technological things from, DVD players, plasma TV’s and even shops that sell electronic applianc-es, they may target different areas at different times. The questions that Captain Al-fred Nakana asked are how do these people take these things from people’s homes when the neighbours are around? He advices neigh-bours to keep a close eye on one another’s homes. If any-one knows about any robbers that have occurred and have seen the robbers, they can for-ward the information to the police station in Daveyton.

Moses Nhlengethwa was above the ages of 50

was found dead by taxi own-ers at the Daveyton rank, on the 13th of January. He was described as non talk-ative person and he always asked for food to eat. He was mentally disturbed and stayed for ten years in the rank. Michael Makhubela, a street Vendor near the rank states that the people thought that he was asleep but not knowing that he has passed away. “He was a very kind

man and didn’t bother any-one,” commented Michael. Moses was mostly asked where he lived before com-ing here, but the only reply that you can find from him is that he lived in Tsakane and Patveise Fountain in Davey-ton. At the moment his body is still in the morgue at the Spring Mortuary waiting for family to arrive and take his body. For any information you may contact Captain Mthethwa on 0834797196.

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ing learners to attend school. “Giving to those who are less fortunate will eliminate some of the barriers which may prevent them from attending school or their performance at school,” says Dlamini, adding that toiletries will also be distributed as part of this project. “It has been found

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Police spokesperson Captain Alfred Nakana said the body has been identified as that of 40-year-old Daveyton resi-dent Pinky Elizabeth Fokazi. She was found lying in a pool of blood, in the park, with stab

wounds on her upper body December last year. “Her family came forward on to the Police on Thursday, January 17. She was laid to rest last week Saturday in Daveyton.

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The Ekurhuleni Metropoli-tan Municipality would like to apologise to ratepayers for the inconvenience that has been caused as a result of me-ter reading in the region. The municipality is in the process of appointing a new water and electricity consumption me-ter reading service provider following the expiring of the contract with Motla Consult-

ing Engineers on 31 Decem-ber 2012. As a result of this turn of events, meter reading operations are affected only for the month on January due to the changeover to a new service provider. “The process of appointing a new service provider started well on time but delays were experienced as due diligence had to be ap-plied on the matter in the light of previous experiences. The municipality will in the next t h r e e w e e k s m a k e an an-nounce-ment on the ap-pointed service p r o -

vider,” explains Sam Modiba municipal spokesman. Modi-ba says that in the meantime, consumers can still send their readings through to their ap-plicable customer care areas either by phone or by email. “In the case where no such readings have been provided interim readings will apply for billing purposes.” The municipality appeals to the ratepayers to be patient as the matter is being finalised.

The Ekurhuleni Metropoli-tan Municipality would like to apologise to ratepayers for the inconvenience that has been caused as a result of me-ter reading in the region. The municipality is in the process of appointing a new water and electricity consumption me-ter reading service provider following the expiring of the contract with Motla Consult-ing Engineers on 31 Decem-ber 2012. As a result of this

turn of events, meter read-ing operations are affected only for the month on Janu-ary due to the changeover to a new service provider. “The process of appointing a new service provider started well on time but delays were expe-rienced as due diligence had to be applied on the matter in the light of previous experi-ences. The municipality will in the next three weeks make an announcement on the ap-

pointed service provider,” explains Sam Modiba mu-nicipal spokesman. Modiba says that in the meantime, consumers can still send their readings through to their ap-plicable customer care areas either by phone or by email. “In the case where no such readings have been provided interim readings will ap-ply for billing purposes.”

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Former Ekurhuleni health department’s think tank, Dr Imogen Maboikanyo Mashazi has been elevated to the post of Chief Operations Officer (COO) with ef-fect from 1 January 2013. She replaces Margaret-Ann Diedricks who left the city four months ago to assume a new role as provincial director general in Gau-teng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane’s office. Dr Mashazi, an advocate of ex-cellence, professionalism and discipline brings with her in her new position an extensive experience in local govern-ment, dating as far back as 1986, when she started as a nurse at the then Soweto community health centres. As COO Dr Mashazi will play a key role within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, responsible for facilitating the creation and implementation of systems to sup-port service delivery across the organiza-tion. These include planning, coordinat-ing and monitoring the implementation of service delivery programmes within the City. “In essence one has to ensure that there is strategy alignment within the various departments of the institution and that the metro’s value proposition of be-ing a ‘smart city driven by the urban acu-puncture approach’ becomes a reality,” explains Dr Mashazi. Stating Ekurhuleni metro’s challenges in which she will place her focus for the next five years, she said there was an inability to address service delivery challenges, which she describes as three-pronged. “One aspect relates to limited capital layout to address infra-structure backlogs at the requisite rate. The second aspect relates to the quality of existing infrastructure and the required maintenance investments to keep it at the desired levels. The third aspect deals with limited capacity to spend capital ex-penditure budget consistent with project plans and milestones and targets set,” she said. “The appointment of Dr Mashazi into the most influential position in the city after that of the City Manager could not have come at a better time, as Coun-cil is rolling out its institutional review process. This further confirms that the municipality is not only serious about de-veloping and retaining talent but also ca-pacitating its top management,” Sam Mod-iba, Ekurhuleni spokesperson explains.

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I highly welcome the people who are joining the Demo-

cratic Alliance in the non-tra-ditional areas like Daveyton

and Etwatwa. Most people join the Democratic Alliance because they want change, even though the ANC cam-paigns are against us that the “DA it’s a white party” but it really shows that they are governed by fear because of our existence in the town-ships, we are coming nearer to them. The DA Youth Mem-bership grows rapidly and has managed to launch 8 out of 11 Wards in Daveyton and Etwatwa during our Job and Education Campaign. We heard many complaints from the community that they are not happy about the service deliveries in their Wards while their councillors are

busy looting money, the com-munity is led by lies and cor-ruption which the DA is well aware of such matter and are be taken into account. The Democratic Alliance is the only organisation that will bring change to the people. One of fundamental objective of DA is to speed up the ser-vice delivery of black African majority in the townships. We continue to welcome the community to vote and join the Democratic Alliance. For more info call 076 5986172 or 071 1832 367 /email [email protected]



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Sibongile Hope

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Fakzo Mandla

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This year’s recipients of Peermont Education Trust scholarships, Ramosebetsi Keele, Thabang Maepa, Tumishang Makibelo, Len-non Naidoo, Palesa Khanye, Phumlane Zwane and Sand-ile Ndlangisa celebrated their good fortune at Emperors Palace on Friday, January 25. The Trust recently announced seven scholarships that were awarded to deserving young people from the Ekurhuleni region. The primary objective of the Trust is to provide de-serving matriculants with an

opportunity to further their studies. These are young people from mostly town-ship-based schools selected on the basis of their academic performance and career pref-erences. In addition to having all their fees and accommo-dation paid, the young people will be mentored by the Trust Administrator, Jenny Findlay. “This is the critical difference and helps us maintain an 85% pass rate compared with that of the 22% pass rate of uni-versities.” By meeting with the students monthly and con-

ducting workshops on study skills, emotional intelligence and workplace etiquette, the PET scholarship equips young people for their time at university and the world of work. Trustees also meet with students in the board room to motivate them and prepare them for the world of work. In this way they stay in touch with the students and are closely involved in their edu-cation. “This bursary is go-ing to broaden my horizens, I am now part of the PET family which is very moti-vating. They will help me to achieve my life-long goals,” said Tumishang Makibelo. Tumi attended Sunward Park High on a government bur-sary while living with her sister. She has completed her first year at Wits as a Law student and hopes to achieve great things with the Trust be-hind her.” Sandile Ndlangisa was the top performer at his school Alafang Secondary in Katlehong with 6 distinc-tions. He lives with his aunt and 2 cousins. His dream to be a mining engineer was al-most crushed had it not been for the Peermont Education Trust scholarship coming to

the rescue. “For every suc-cess that I gain I never reach a comfortable state but I become hungry for more.” Phumlane Zwane was raised by his father, “he did a great job and motivated me to keep going to school.” Phumlane wants to be a chemical engi-neer and has already complet-ed 2 years at Wits University paid for in part by money left to him by his Mother’s small inheritance, discounts for performing well and a loan. Phumlane attended Buhle-buzile Secondary in Thokoza and achieved 5 distinctions in his matric year. “’I enjoy Wits and being stimulated intellec-tually at a top institution.” Ramosebetsi Keele was the top performer at his school, with 5 distinctions, Tsakane Secondary School and wants to be an accountant at Ernst and Young one day. Keele ap-plied to the Trust for a schol-arship – a past scholarship recipient is from his school. Keele is the child of a single mother and says, “I am very excited about this opportu-nity and I’m humbled, I am the only one from my school who got funding for tertiary education.” Palesa Khanye

attended Alafang High in Katlehong and matriculated with 5 distinctions. Palesa was raised by a single mother who told her daughter she should give back to the com-munity as she had been very fortunate in winning the Peer-mont Education Trust Schol-arship. “I worked very hard for just this opportunity and it has paid off, I want to work hand in hand with the gov-ernment to find a cure for the diseases that are plagueing the nation.” Lennon Naidoo is from Sunward Park High and achieved 5 distinctions for his Matric. Lennon was overwhelmed and relieved when he heard that he had won a Peermont scholarship. “Finally something is work-ing in my favour, after all the hardship I have been through, living with several foster families and not really feeling like I had a home.” Lennon worked very hard at school as he saw studying as his only way out of his situation.He wants to be a mechani-cal Engineer and would love to work for Sasol one day.Thabang Maepa “ I am hon-oured and very happy, I be-lieve this is one of the best

scholarships in the country.”Thabang is from a family of 7 and attended Phandimfundo in Etwatwa, where he attained 5 distinctions. Thabang is go-ing to study mining engineer-ing and would like to work for Anglo Gold Ashanti one day. The Peermont Education Trust is one of the BBBEE vehicles created by Emperors Palace and is making a valu-able contribution to the local community. Students are en-couraged to “plough back” services to their communities and as a result they have been conducting academic support programmes in their respec-tive schools during vacations. Over a hundred young people have been granted full schol-arships for tertiary courses.

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While many pu pils who wrote their final 2012 matric exami nations battled to obtain a single distinction, the situation was completely different with one of the pupils from Phandimfundo Secondary School,

Thabang Maepa (18) of Mandela Section in Etwatwa. His parents, Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Mpho Maepa told Vutha that when Thabang told them early last year that his aim was to obtain distinctions in mathematics and physical sci-ence, they thought he had set himself unachievable goals. But he proved them wrong. Not only did he obtain dis-tinctions in the two subjects, but he scored five distinctions Mathematics, Physical Sci-ence, Life Science, Econom-ics and English. His Parents are very proud of what their son has done for himself. They recall the moment when Thabang showed them his re-sults, “We were very happy and proud of him.” Both parents

describe Thabang as a re-spectful, focused and when-ever he’s told to do something he does it without complaints. He’s a person that does things his own way and does what he believes could be the right way. Thabang’s parents ad-vices every parent to support their children and to let them be them. “Parents must al-ways encourage their kids to follow what they believe in,” they said.When asked what the secret behind his success, Thabang was quick to men-tion that it was all about dedi-cation, discipline and know-ing what one wants to be in life. “It was hard and chal-lenging year for me, however, I am glad that it had paid off and made my family, com-munity and me very proud.” What kept him going and focused on his school work was that his brother and sister couldn’t further their studies, so this was a chance to make them proud. Thabang was amongst the Ekurhuleni’s top three matriculates from the class of 2012 and was reeling with excitement recently when Peermont Educa- tional trust rewarded him for his achievements with a full bursary. He said that he was going to study Mining engineering at the

By: Tshiamiso Makgalemele

The newly Kwaito artist, Dlozi Dlamini from Davey-ton, who goes by the stage name Dloz’ buda adds to the number of aspiring local mu-sicians intent on making a sig-nificant impact on local music lovers and the music industry in general. The 20-something year-old told Vutha that he wants to revive Kwaito mu-sic, whose popularity suf-fered a blow with the growing popularity of music genres like house and Motswako. He has loved music from his childhood. “I started singing at school and on the streets of Daveyton,” he said. With time progressing, Dlozi re-leased his first single called Pick me that will be available on store shelves soon. The single was produced and re-corded at Hitroxion Records and will be launched in April this year. The excited musi-cian extends an invitation to anyone interested in Kwaito music to attend the party for a good listen to real Kwaito

m u s i c . The art-ist says his music f o c u s e s on rein-troducing K w a i t o to the p e o p l e . “ P e o p l e have been lost and could not e x p l a i n w h a t K w a i t o r e a l l y m e a n s ,

so I am bringing the feel of kwaito back,” he said. He says that he has worked with Nathi from Mina-nawe, Bheki Magangane from Dav-eyton and Sthembiso, and he has shared the stage with Se-nyaka, Madluphuthu, and Big Naz. The ambitious young man says his family is very supportive and they also re-spect his decision to join the music industry after realis-ing his passion and talent for kwaito. “Both my parents are very supportive of me. I am happy that all of my family members support and respect my decisions,” said Dlozi.

See Maledi’s story illustrates the transactions recyclers make to heighten their in-come whilst keeping their living costs to a minimum. He works long hard hours and lives cheaply. “I wake up at 03H00 to pick up bottles and plastic bottles everyday,” Maledi said. In this way he manages to support his household and family, and save for the future. On a good week Maledi can earn up to R1 000.Typically he makes R 800-R900 per week. To earn R1 000, Maledi must pull al-most 600 kg over five days. He sells his reclaimed mate-rials every two weeks, when he has accumulated enough quantity of each item to make the transaction worthwhile. Maledi made arrangements with owners of Mabaso and Front seat both in Daveyton to give him bottles in ex-change to him cleaning their place. His containers get full quick because he works hard and sleeps less “On Satur-days, I sleep at 03H00 be-cause there is normally lots of work to be done and lots of bottles to be picked,” added Maledi. Maledi, who is also a full supporter and member of the ANC has been nominated numerous times to be the Ward Councillor by members

of his community, instead he chose not. He said he chose not to be a councillor because he is not educated. “I wanted to work for myself. I like re-cycling because it has less talks and I work on my own pace. With recycling, no one fights with you, you work un-der peace,” he said. Maledi works with Mr Nhlapo, who is the elected chairman of the co-corporative. When Nhlapo was asked why recycling out of the entire businesses one can venture in he said it is be-cause recycling is an endless job. “It’s one business that one can do without needing capital,” he said. He also said another man’s rubbish is an-other man’s money. Current-ly, they are in need of a truck. “We need a truck that can help us collect more waste. The more waste we col-lect is the more job creation we will be creating, Nhlapo said. Maledi and Nhlapo are operating under these corporative called Fakude Magokong Trading and Proj-ects. If you want to go an extra mile to stretch your helping hand to the project, please contact See Maledi on 073 917 6808/ you can also contact Bonolo during work-ing hours on (011) 4200153.

The story of Maledi, the trolley pusher

Wits University. He further revealed that he had been ap-proached by a number of in-stitutions who wanted to of-fer him bursaries, but he has considered going with Peer-mont Educational fund. His motto in life is if you get suc-

cessful don’t get too comfort-able, instead be more hungry. He encourages all matricu-lates of 2013 to work hard. “Dominating will be the in-direction of your results; this means if you believe in your-self you will get good results.



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To kick-start the new year, three lucky Etwatwa business-es received grants to the value of over R1-million from the Ekurhuleni Peermont Cham-bers of Commerce Trust (EP-CoCT) recently. The funds will be used to improve and expand their enterprises be-fore and after the festive sea-son. The first to benefit was Engen Themba Convenience Centre in Eiselen Street which received R500,000 to assist with a major revamp which has resulted in motorists in Etwatwa being able to do their quick shopping in style when visiting the garage. Having opened the petrol sta-tion and Quick Shop in 1993, owners Themba and Adelaide Xaba, decided, earlier this year, it was time their estab-lishment got a facelift to bet-

ter serve the community. Due to the costs involved, Xaba approached the EPCoCT for further financial assistance to make his convenience centre one that would be of the same high standard found in the big cities and suburbs all over the country. Much to his delight he received a grant which enabled him to incorporate a corner bakery into his estab-lishment which has resulted in the local community hav-ing a variety of freshly made hot meals, salads, sandwich-es, pies and assorted pastries available on their doorstep. The second business to ben-efit from an EPCoCT grant was Dlamini’s Livestock and Coal Supplies cc. Founded in Etwatwa Extension by hus-band and wife, Michael and Florence Dlamini in 2002.

The couple started operating a poultry business but changed business strategy in 2003 and decided to venture into the flourishing industry of brick manufacturing. The timing and location was perfect as Etwatwa Extension, previ-ously an informal settlement area, started developing with large scale housing construc-tion getting underway which created a lucrative market for bricks benefiting the Dlamini’s fledgling business. Now nearly a decade later the Dlamini’s are still in busi-ness but decided that if they want to expand and increase their market share the com-pany needs to produce South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) approved bricks. To this end they needed to pur-chase a uni plant turbine pan

mixer and brick manufactur-ing machine. Thanks to a grant of just under R300 000 from the EPCoCT, the Dlamini’s were able to buy the neces-sary machinery which was re-cently delivered and they are already manufacturing more bricks than ever before and, because the bricks are now SABS approved, they are supplying a major hardware store in Benoni. The third en-terprise to receive a grant, for just over R200 000 from the Trust, was Bila’s Ice Blocs cc, owned by Aarone Bila and situated in Etwatwa East. Af-ter being retrenched in 1990 Bila opened a spaza shop in the Maphupheni informal settlement and soon added an ice block manufacturing busi-ness when he discovered high demand for ice blocks by the

local residents - due to a lack of electricity in the area. The business grew and in 2004 he moved to Etwatwa East where the business is currently based and manufactures ice blocks, ice cubes and juice which is supplied to businesses like filling stations, liquor stores, spaza shops, informal traders, schools and households in the Greater Daveyton area. As demand for his products, particularly in the spring and summer seasons, has in-creased Bila decided this year to purchase more equipment to better serve his clients, es-pecially with the hot summer months around the corner. He duly approached the EPCoCT to assist with finance a few months ago and the Trustees approved a R205, 506 grant with which he has purchased

a chromadek freezer room and an ice-bite filling machine that is sure to help him keep his control of the industry in the township. Speaking after a visit to these businesses on December 4, Trustee Vusi Zwane said, “all three these business owners have utilised the funds we have given them well and apart from improv-ing their establishments and increasing production/turn-over they have also created job opportunities to uplift the local community which is one of the main objectives of the EPCoCT.” Together these three businesses now em-ploy 53 staff member which will further help to empower the people living in Etwatwa thereby achieving the Trust’s goals.

Thanks to a R300 000 grant from the Ekurhuleni Peermont Chambers of Commerce Trust (EPCoCT), Michael Dlamini (middle), has been able to purchase new machines for his business which has enabled him to start producing SANS approved bricks to help him gain more market share. With Dlamini at some of his stock pile of bricks is Trust administrator, MakomaneNtabo, EPCOCT Trustees, Vusi Zwane, Des Fortuin and Themba Xaba.

Three Etwatwa businesses

receive Peermont

grants

Sport Vutha News R1Thursday 31 JANUARY 2013

Nominations for the 2012 Ekurhuleni Sports Awards are now open and individu-als, clubs and organisations are invited to submit their candidates for the awards be-fore February 10. Spearhead-ed by the City of Ekurhuleni,

the awards seek to recognise sporting excellence in the re-gion and to reward those who represent Ekurhuleni nation-ally as amateur or profession-al sportspersons. The first annual Ekurhuleni Sports Awards were held last year at Emperor’s Palace. Sports-men and women who reside in Ekurhuleni or are a mem-ber of an Ekurhuleni-based

sport club or school may be nominated for their outstand-ing sporting achievements during the period starting January 2012 to December 2012. The categories for nomina-tion are as follows: Sportsman of the YearSportswoman of the YearOutstanding Sport Official / Administrator

Sportsman of the Year (peo-ple with disabilities)Sportswoman of the Year (people with disabilities)Junior Sportsman of the YearJunior Sportswoman of the YearSpecial Merit Award (Includ-ing Posthumously)Team of the YearSport Federation of the YearSecondary Sport School of

the YearPrimary Sport School of the YearSports Fan of the YearNomination forms may be submitted before or on Feb-ruary 10, 2013 at the follow-ing Ekurhuleni Sport and Recreation offices: Head Office - 1St Floor, Hanover Square Building A, corner Hendrik Potgieter and 8th

Avenue, Edenvale; Germis-ton Stadium - Delville Road North, Germiston; Northern Regional Offices - Plane Road, Kempton Park; East Regional Offices - Room 117, 1st Floor, Springs Civic Centre, Springs. For more information contact Pieter Lötter on 011 999-0695 or email [email protected]

Ekurhuleni sports awards nominations

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Bafana Bafana returned to serious training on Tuesday after being given a day off on Monday with the good news that striker Lehlo-honolo Majoro is fit to return for the quarter-final match against Mali on Saturday. The match is scheduled for a sold out Moses Mabhida Stadium. Majoro sustained a shin injury in South Africa’s 2-0 win over Angola and will train alone until Thursday. Bad news however, is that defender Anele Ngcongca, who has featured in all three Bafana Bafana matches in the tournament, has been suspended for the Mali clash after receiving two yellow cards in the group stages. “Everything happens for a reason. Anele is not available for our next match, Gaxa has been working hard at train-ing and now his opportunity has arrived. Maybe he is the right player for this match; even if Anele was available I think I would have used Gaxa. I think things were meant to happen this way,” said Bafana Bafana head coach Gordon Igesund. “We are two games away from the final, the players under-stand where we are and we all know there is a huge chal-lenge that lies ahead of us.

We know what we have to do. When you get this far in any competition, you are self motivated but at the same time it gets tougher. Mali is a very talented team with very hard working players,” added Igesund. “They play differently to most teams we have faced; they like to slow things down. They knock the ball around and are very comfortable on the ball, but then again there are no easy games in the quarter-finals.” The head coach said he was happy his players were start-ing to warm up to the occa-sion after a slow start to the tournament. “To be honest, we were under huge pres-sure, it would have been an absolute tragedy had we not qualified for the last eight. So the pressure is off as far as that issue is concerned. “The expectations were so high because we hadn’t per-formed well in our friendly matches. But when you anal-yse those matches you will realise they were very tough and they are helping us now – Brazil, Poland, Kenya all away from home Zambia, Mozambique, Norway, Al-geria – they have prepared us well for this tournament,” concluded the head coach

Majoro returns

Ngcongca suspended for

Mali clash

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