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“It is so disappointing to realize that our defense-

less elders and disabled per-sons in our community are vulnerable to foreign trad-ers who target their proper-ties to pursue their business interests and beyond,” said CPF’s Karel Monyepao.

This after Maria Kgobe, who is dumb and deaf, signed a Lease Agreement for Residential Accommo-dation with Gadisaa Mekael Abdalla, allowing him to

build a shop in her yard. The agreement was to start on 15 September 2013 and to be terminated on 15 September 2018, the date on which the tenant under-takes to vacate the property. In hearing this, Monyepao together with one of the residents Eric Tshisikhawe took the matter further to the Victim Support Unit at the Alexandra Police Station for the proper procedures to be followed. “We don’t want her to find herself homeless when the contract lapses after six years.” Lizzy Mo-

koena of Victim Support Unit said: “The lease agree-ment was cancelled and both papers were retrieved from the two parties because no one is allowed to enter into any legal agreement with disabled persons without following legal procedures. We told Abdalla not to con-tinue with the contract to avoid finding himself be-hind bars for violating the law.” Mokoena said the agreement was also signed in the absence of Kgobe’s grandson who stays with her, full time.

“The community reported me to the police because they don’t want me to open a shop at the place and report-edly don’t trust me, too. But I’m not complaining, and I’ll do as instructed by the Victim Support Unit,” said Abdalla. He said the con-versation between them was made possible by Kgobe’s neighbour, using the sign language. Nomusa Phakathi who was the facilitator in the whole process responded: “I took the issue easy not knowing that the police, social work-

ers and the court have to be consulted. I’m now relieved that the contract has since been cancelled.”

In a nutshell, Tshisikhawe explained: “In most of the contracts signed with for-eign traders are the fixed period of three years, and the same thing now applies to Kgobe. Our concern is that Kgobe can’t read and she couldn’t even hear or speak. We only discovered that her neighbour, Nomusa Phakathi was the one facili-tating the conversation be-

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tween Kgobe and Abdalla, using the sign language for both of them to understand each other.”

He said they found out about the issue while on their patrol duty that an el-derly woman had signed a contract with a foreign na-tional for business purposes, adding: “The community is not happy about the whole issue because most of them around Third Avenue in Tsu-tsumani know her status.

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KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA

The metal hunters have recently robbed the

community at 6th Avenue between Ruth and London Road, of its six chemical su-preme toilets.

This after the culprits burnt down a mattress that was dumped next to the toilets with the purpose of getting the mattress wires for recy-cling.

“The culprits disappeared

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into thin air after their evil deeds, leaving the toilets on fire. We could have tried our best to fight the fire before the arrival of the firefight-ers, but we watched in vain because we don’t have water at our place.

We fetch the water across the London Road,” said one of the residents, Patrick Saohatse. Saohatse said the emergency team arrived at the scene, and distinguished the fire though the toilets were burnt to ashes, and

with over fifty families us-ing the remaining eight toi-lets, it’s going to be tough, while Paul Sithole who is also a resident commented: “The truck has to be here every time to empty the toilet buckets because now the number has increased as more people will be using few toilets.” Ward 75 Councilor Chris Mabunda said:

“I’m so disappointed be-cause the residents just left

someone destroying their property day light, and they probably know the person.” Mabunda said the toilets will be replaced, but in the

same breath, he called upon the entire community to take ownership of the resources provided to them by the government.

COMMUNITY RESOURC-ES DESTROYED Dear reader,

While celebrating heritage month as a united rainbow nation, others spend their nights with one eye opened because of crime that is ripping the communities apart.

The Department of Community Safety has encouraged com-munities to form patrolling groups, street committees and work closely with the law enforcement agencies, as some of the strategies to be applied in fighting criminal elements within our society. Series of community crime meetings are held, street committees and patrolling groups are formed and many reportedly admitted of knowing the perpetrators that are caus-ing miseries to other people’s lives, but the situation seems to get worse.

Of late, the spate of crime activities including housebreakings, rapes and attempted murders that are rocking the community at 22nd Avenue and its surrounding avenues in Alexandra, has forced the residents to strategize against the situation. “One of the robbers who was caught stealing in broad daylight was caught and badly beaten by the community before he was handed over to the police. We know these criminals but we fail to disclose them to the police,” said community Leader Bongi Mmako.

The Community Police Forum that is working closely with the Department of Community Safety has advised the com-munity to report to the police before patrolling the streets. It is good to fight crime but I dispute the acts of taking the law into your own hands. Let’s abide by the constitution that governs our country. N’wa Hlungwani (Patricia)

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The once operational six toilets now reduced to ashes. Picture: KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA

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ARP ANSWERS QUESTIONS POSED BY LUCAS LEDWABA(FEATURES AND INVESTIGATIONS- SOWETAN)

Q1: An initial budget of R1, 3 billion was allocated to the ARP in 2001. Can you kindly provide a detailed breakdown of how much has been spent on various projects includ-ing Housing, Roads, Water Supply, Sanitation, Schools, Clinics, Magistrate Offices and Police Stations.

A1: The ARP was not allocated R1,3billion in 2001. The cost of the implementation of the 2000 Business Plan was estimated at R1,3billion. Every year the project team has to motivate for the funding of each project.

Q2: Housing remains a serious challenge across the country and in Alexandra in par-ticular. How many housing units have been completed since the project’s inception? A2: To date a total of 14 000 housing opportunities have been created through the various housing projects implemented by the ARP.

Q3: What are some of the pressing challenges faced during the roll out of the ARP? A3: Funding remains a challenge as the ARP has to compete with many other worth-while programmes throughout the country for resources which are not unlimited. An-other challenge is the development of housing which remains affordable to the major-ity of Alexandra residents against the backdrop of ever increasing building costs.

Q4: The Nelson Mandela Yard Interpretation Centre remains non operational despite the building having been completed more than five years ago. Why is it not in operation?A4: The Alexandra Interpretation Centre is a project implemented by the National Department of Tourism. It is not an ARP project.

Q5. Does the Helen Joseph Women’s hospital form part of the projects under the Alexandra Renewal Project? If so, how much has been budgeted for the upliftment of this facility? A5: C.O.J Housing took over the responsibility for the redevelopment of Helen Joseph Women Hostel into family units from Alexandra Renewal Proj-ects (ARP). Housing immediately embarked on planning for the redevelopment programme, which among others includes approval of the site develop-ment plan, approval of traffic impact study, approval of services plan and rezoning and consolidation of the site that was acquired for de-densification and transfer of access people. These programmes are all at finalization stages and will be completed within this financial year. Arrangements for the following stages of this redevel-opment programme are being pursued.

Q6: SOWETAN has seen proof of the conditions at the above mentioned hostel which include blocked sewerage pipes, no electricity in some parts of the facility, dysfunctional ablution facilities, overcrowding and generally dilapidated infrastructure. Has the Department of Human Settlements been made aware of these conditions and can you kindly explain what steps have been taken to address the situation?

A6: There is always an appointed plumbing contractor on site to deal with the blockages as and when they happen. These blockages happen regularly due to overload to the infrastructure caused by overpopulation which is brought about by the residents inviting relatives, children and friends to stay with them. The City has appointed a cleaning contractor for a period of three years. This contractor employs twenty five people who live in the hostel. Their duty is to clean the hostel structure and surroundings on a daily basis during the week.

A contractor to normalize electricity function in all of the hostel was denied access by some of the hostel residents and this project could not take off the ground as a result of that. A political intervention by the MMC Housing is on course. The project will resume once the situation has been normalized.

Q7: Residents of the hostel are calling for it to be converted into family units in the same way that it has happened at other facilities in the Joburg Metro. Can you please explain why this particular hostel has not been transformed into family units to date? Are there plans to convert the hostel into family units? A7: The plan is on course as explained in point 6.

Q8: Please confirm if it is correct that residents of the hostel are charged a monthly rental of between R53 and R72. Some of the residents have confessed they have not paid monthly rental in a long time. How much either in rand or percentage terms is collected from residents on a monthly basis?

A8: The rental for the hostel bed is R53.00 per month. The payment levels are low standing at an average of 19% per month.

Q9. What measures are being put in place to ensure that residents pay for services at this and other hostels in the metro, seeing that there have been resistance from residents at hostels such as Dube?

A9: Hostel managers deliver statements to the residents monthly. Defaulters are handed over to finance for credit control policy application

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Celebrated every year on 24 September after it was officially declared one of our national days, Heritage Day is now celebrated by

all South Africans irrespec-tive of their cultural be-liefs, proudly showcasing their cultural and traditional backgrounds.

The Central Johannesburg

College celebrated the day with Crown Mines College at CJC with the students proudly dressed in their traditional attire and showcasing their tra-ditional dances.

The organizer who is also the educator at the CJC, Nikeziwe Bonga said: “After realizing that most o our kids dwell much on cellphones, I then decided to interact with them for the day and organized activities that they could participate on and also visited the Crown Mines College and started our rehearsals.”

She said many students participated and only few of them could not take to the stage because they did not have traditional attire.

Bonga said that she loves her culture and wanted to encourage others to have confidence and be proud of their roots. “I then tar-geted the youth for this part. We have to preserve our culture for Heritage Day and for our future generations to know their originality.”

“To know where we go-ing, we have to know where we come from as the youth, and we are mostly swallowed by the modern life style and careless about our ori-gins. We have to live our culture everyday,” said Thabo Simelane while Thandeka Mtshikewa-na said: “We should be proud of our culture and to stay true to ourselves.”

Umoja, the cultural dance group that specializes in Music, Arts and Culture took the audience by the storm on the day, and students in their differ-ent traditional attires also shared the stage.

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September marks national Heritage Month in South Africa “Reclaiming, Restoring and Celebrating Our Living Heritage”.

The celebration of heritage is about preserving that which we value and hold in high esteem as a nation for the future generation!

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Unemployment In-surance Fund (UIF)

Kirsty Van Den Bergh (ENS)

Bongani was employed as a cashier at a gro-

cery store in Alexandra. He was dismissed last week and is concerned that he will not have enough mon-ey to provide for his family now that he is unemployed. Bongani remembers that his previous employer registered him with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (“UIF”) and that both of them contributed to the UIF on a monthly basis on his behalf. Bongani remembers that the UIF provides benefits to unemployed persons who have been contribut-ing to the UIF while they worked. However, Bon-gani is not sure how to claim his contributions from UIF and approached his friend Giles for advice. Giles advised Bongani that all contributing workers are eligible to receive mon-ey from UIF except for (i) workers who work for less than 24 hours a month; (ii) learners, (iii) public ser-vants, (iv) foreign contract workers, (v) workers who receive a monthly pension from the Government, and (vi) workers who only earn a commission (i.e. not a fixed salary). As Bongani does not fit into any of the foregoing categories, he is eligible to claim from the UIF. Giles advised Bongani that he needs to claim his UIF benefits within six months of being retrenched or dis-missed. If Bongani waits any longer than this, he will not be able to claim. In addition, a person can-not claim UIF benefits if they have resigned, been suspended or just stopped going to work.Giles escorted Bongani to his nearest Labour Centre, situated at 424 9th Street in Marlboro Sandton, to claim his UIF. The offices are open from 07h30 to 16h00 on weekdays. At the Labour Centre, Bongani

was advised that he needs to complete two forms before he can claim from UIF. In this regard, the UIF officers provided him with a registration form (which he needs to complete) and an employer form (which his previous employer needs to complete).Bongani returned to the Labour Centre a few days later in order to complete his UIF application pro-cess. First, he was required to sign the unemployment register. He has to return every four weeks to sign the register and show that he still needs to claim the UIF benefits. Secondly, Bongani was re-quired to bring (i) a copy of his identity document (ii) copies of his last six payslips, (iii) the complet-ed form from his previous employer, (iv) a service certificate from his previ-ous employer, and (v) his completed registration form. Thirdly, Bongani needs to provide proof that he is looking for employment. In this regard, Bongani will be required to register as a “work-seeker” at the La-bour Centre. Bongani will then be placed on a list of unemployed persons and, if an employer is looking for new employees, Bon-gani may be selected from the list for a new job. Bon-gani will be required to ac-cept the new employment position or else his UIF payments will cease. Once Bongani has submit-ted all of these forms to the Labour Centre, he will begin receiving money from the UIF within eight weeks. He can collect his money from the Labour Centre. If Bongani does not receive any money within eight weeks of reg-istering, he must return to the Labour Centre to find out if there is a problem. He must make sure to have his identity book ready. Bongani will continue to receive money from the UIF until his funds run out

or he becomes ineligible. In order to receive UIF benefits, Bongani must be prepared to go for career counselling if the UIF of-ficer asks him to, be avail-able for work if a job be-comes available and he must actively go out and look for new jobs.

He will be required to

bring proof to the Labour Centre that he has been try-ing to find a new job. Importantly, UIF benefits do not only accrue to em-ployees who have been retrenched or dismissed. If a contributing employee dies, their husband / wife or minor child (younger than 18 years old) can claim their deceased rela-

tives’ UIF contributions until they run out. Fur-thermore, if a contributing employee becomes ill for a lengthy period of time and cannot work until they get better, they will be able to claim UIF benefits un-til they are fit to return to work. In addition, materni-ty benefits can be claimed on behalf of a contributing

female employee if they take maternity leave. A woman can claim benefits any time from four weeks before her due date until six weeks after she gives birth. If you fit into any of the foregoing categories, it is best to approach your nearest Labour Centre for more information on how to claim.

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Notwithstanding the fact that there may be chemistry be-tween Generations’ Phenyo and Noluntu, but I’m not fooled by this fraisha-dich-ips business. Noluntu is not a fool, she’s only sleep-ing her way back to Yona Yethu. Hai! I bet the gogo who bewitched the Memela grandchildren died centuries ago. Akhona, MJ and vet-eran Noluntu all they think of is sex all the time, hay-ibo madoda sizani! I know sometimes I get carried away and phaphariza too much but can someone please help me understand what Dineo’s plan is? Okay, she has found a baby machinery, sorted, but what will she do in the next coming 9 months to prove her pregnancy? Will she stuff in 1 pillow after 3 months, then two pillows for 4 months and so on and dis-guise it as a growing tummy? Can someone please give Isidingo’s Nikiwe a varam klap. She may be an elite but what kind of a daughter is she that claims ancestors do not exist? Forgive my sarcasm, I can’t say Lerato has ar-rived. She’s way too far from achieving women empower-ment she preaches about. Is a matter of before her business with Sechaba take a knock down. Siestog, I nearly col-lapsed of heart attack when Benjamin announced the owner of ONTV. Batho wee, is only today that Rhythm City’s puntsupuntsu, Mampho, starts to develop fears of being HIV positive? That’s something she should have thought about before jumping into bed le di kheh-la. If Gail thinks that moving into David’s house will give her the comfort she needs, then she better think twice. Let Bash play far away from Reneilwe. She’s not his type.Will Muvhango’s Hangwani ever know peace in her life? Just when her heart starts to settle at ease that there’s no Albert and Thuli, Khomotjo emerges in the picture. With Khomotjo alway wanting people to feel her presence, she will do everything to turn Hangwani’s life sour. Maybe I’ve never been in love, I only stop at the surface, but what Mongezi has for Pful-wani is obsession and lust. Clearly he doesn’t know Az-windini. I bet if he knew the chief can chance to a lion, he would back off from stalking Pfulu. Speaking of obses-sion, Sizwe is just a kid in the block. Nonny will suck every single cent he owns. They say love is blind but Sizwe is stupid, simple. Ev-eryone can see Nonny does not love him.

Gossip insider!You strike Kelly Khumalo, you get a klap, pha-pha! even Khanyi Mbau can back me up. It seems afro-pop song bird, Kelly, is up to her old karate kid tricks again and the latest victim of her kung-fun moves is Mandisa Meyiwe, a wife to Orlando Pirates’ Senzo Mey-iwa. Kelly is alleged to be romantically involved with married Senzo and has apparently warned Mandisa to “stay away from my man.” King Mswati is poised to marry again- the fifteenth wife. According to a Sunday tabloid, his soon to be a wife has, in the past, rubbed bellies with his sons and the girl has now set high her eyes for the big fish. Let’s hope when his vault runs dry he won’t come knocking on our door for a loan.

KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA

Born in Soweto 33 years ago, Kgopotso “A.K.A

Skhumba” Phetla started his DJ career in 2000 due to the love he has for music from his childhood stage.

“Although my father was a jazz lover and tried to intro-duce me to his part of music genre, it didn’t jell well with me to follow his path. I grew up loving disco which is now House music. I thought jazz belongs to older peo-ple,” said Skhumba.

He said he was powered to action his DJ work for-ward by his colleague, and he moved to Alexandra at Eastbank. “I struggled to have my own equipment as I was not working by then, and fortunately I managed

to do so after I secured a job as a clerk. During the week I’m doing my clerical work and play the music over the weekend, and only at Wil-ly’s place. I started playing there in 2010 to date, just at the Jukskei Park every weekend, entertaining peo-ple with House, Deep and Soul music respectively.”

He said he plays deep music on Fridays and Saturdays while soul music comes only on Sundays. “I’m working hard to ensure that I’m up to date with the latest music to grab the people’s attention to my work, which is one of my challenges I’m faced with before taking to the stage.”

Skhumba said apart from the computer that was sto-len recently, he soldiered

on with the support of his colleagues and Willy Ngo-beni, the tavern owner. “I take good care of those do-ing their ‘chesa nyama’ and having their refreshments at the park, chasing their blues away with the kind of music I play for them.”

“I am playing for free at Willy’s place, but he only ensures that my equipment is always in good condition. I am currently training few children in what I’m doing as part of my social respon-sibility.”

Skhumba said he wants to be study Human Resource, but above all his dreams he said: “I strive to have my own production studio.”

POEMALEX MY HOME

COME FOR GOOD MUSIC

NEO TABUDI MAKOLA

My ghetto has turned into a slaughter houseI walk on the streets with fear creeping up my spineI drive with my eyes around the whole sur-roundingI sleep with one eye opened

I see blood going through drainage systems go-ing flowing into Jukskei riverI see bodies lying on all corners le ko dijari of our kasisI hear a cry of a mother who just lost a son so loud piercing through the walls tsa difleteI see a black cloud hanging and spreading over kasi yaka

The little girl next door cries for helpThe monster on top of her shuts her up with painful penetrationWhere is abomakhelwane?Where did the spirit of fighting for your neigh-bor go?Since when do we hate our neighbors ‘cos they buy from wooliesCome on darkiAre we turning a blind eye to what is happening around us?Ukusula izinyembezi of the victim with our coward hands wont change anything

It pains me to see this change as I was born in this kasiMama told me how they used to fightMama told me how useless today’s youth isEmbarrassment took over the look on my faceAs I realized how true her words are

I miss sitting by Jukskei river in the evening seeing the reflection of the moon dancing in the waterI miss hearing kids running around the park ba tshwara le di babor fishI miss hearing kids playing mokoko after sup-per timeI miss standing on the corner with my friend till late talking rubbishI miss my kasiI miss GhomorraI miss my home

DJ AKA Skhumba doing what he’s good at. Picture: Kgadi Johanna Lamola

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PARAPLEGIC MAN NEGLECTED

GO HLAOLWA GA DIPROJEKE

KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA

“I am confined to a wheel-chair for five years now after I was involved in a car accident on 25 August 2008. I was hit from behind on my motorbike and ad-mitted to Tembisa Hospital with serious injuries, and I was later transferred to Ka-lafong Hospital for a major spinal cord operation,” said a 38 year old Lawrence

KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA

Lekgotla toropo la Johan-nebsurg, Region E, le ile la tšwa lesolo la go etela makhanselara kgwedi ya go feta ka nepo ya go ba neela monyetla wa go tsebagatša dihlotlo tšeo ba kopanago le tšona gotee le di projeke tšeo e lekgotla toropo le ka di fago šedi ya pele. Go la-tela lesolo la Community Based Planning Feedback Sessions, Makhanselara a ile a hlaola ditirelo tšeo e lego hloba-boroko go baagi ka mafelong a bona. Mokhanselara wa Ward 108 Qhashile Fransisco o re ke nako e telele go se na diphetogo tša kgatelopele ka lifelong la gawe, gomme ba rolela kefa kgato ya lekgotla toropo go tla ka tekanyetšo ya di ‘Ward’, e lego seo se tlo ba imollago meoyeng go-tee le setšhaba ka kakaretšo. “Go di projeke tšeo di ka fiwago šedi ya kape-jana, magareng ga tšona ke hlaotše go tsentšhwa ga mohlakase, go tlo agiwa ga dintlo tše masome-seswai-hlano ka Old Ikage Pre-cinct gotee le dišawara tše

Dube.

Dube together with his 8 year old son live in a cara-van that is parked on the pavement at 18th Avenue between Selbourne and Rooseveldt Road. He said the accident has drasti-cally changed his life and he now feels as if he is also neglected by the govern-ment, further comment-ing: “I was living at 17th

masomehlano tšeo ga bjale di šomišwago bošaedi go fetolelwa go dintlwana tša boithomelo, mola diprojeke tše dingwe di tlo latela ka moragonyana.” Mokhanselara wa Ward 75 Chris Mabunda o boditše Alex Pioneer gore o hlaotše go tlo rulelwa leswa ga Madala Hostel, go hlokomedišwa ga bokgoba-puku le go tlo mpshafatšwa ga di ‘flat’ ka lefelong la gagwe. Regional Director Liziwe Ntshinga-Makoro o swaetše ka gore: “Dipro-jeke tšeo di hlaotšwego di tlo seka-sekwa ke lekgotla toropo.”

Lesolo la kopano ya Com-munity Based Planning Feedback Sessions tšeo di bego di dikgatlampana magareng ga di 12 le 15 kgweding ya Agostose mono ngwaga, le be le la-tela dipoledišano go lesolo la Ward Community Based Planning Process, leo le bego le tshwerwe ka kg-wedi ya November 2012 go dipeakanyetšo tša 2013/14 Integrated Development Budget Process Plan.

Avenue and lost my rental place because I could not afford to pay the rent as I’m now unemployed. I was working for Coin Security Group for two years, and was given a package that was not enough.”

He said he has broken bones in the body and suf-fers severe pains daily, and only survives with tablets he receives from the Ma-sakhane Health Clinic to ease the pains. Dube ex-

plained: “I have developed bed sores on my buttocks and my feet are swollen. I’m a neglected paraplegic I don’t have electricity in my caravan, and my neigh-bours help in providing me with water as I can hardly walk.”

He said he has to undergo a special operation at a pri-vate medical institution, and the doctors estimated that an amount of R300 000 will be needed, adding; “I

appeal to the public to help with donations or funds that will rescue my situa-tion. I am getting the grant that is not sufficient for me and my son, and I cannot manage to settle the medi-cal expenses.”

He said the Ward Council-lor visited him a long time ago and promised to come back, but up to date nothing has happened. However, Ward 105 Councillor Joyce Ngwenya confirmed her

visit to Dube and pointed out that it is bad for a per-son of his condition not to have a proper place to stay. Ngwenya said Dube moved from Ekurhuleni to Alexandra and secured a place at Ward 116 and end-ed up living in a caravan in her Ward. “I heard that he lives next to his parents’ place, and don’t understand why he was neglected like that, but I’m still trying to find ways to ensure that he receives proper assistance.”

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- check for the open day of each college and visit them with a friend or family member. Ask to see where you will study, what academic and social facilities are on offer; what is the pass rate and if the latest technology is used (for IT or any technical training) - check the academic/social facilities/career advise services/bursaries/student loan/ admission criteria/ fees and cancellation rules, the pass rate of the college ; - choose a college close to your home to minimise transport cost and time;- Check if the college is registered and if the qualification is registered! Call 0800 87 22 22 or 012 312 5320 go on Saqa website (www.saqa.org.za/docs/misc/phei/lphei051311.pdf). - check the level of education (NQF) - higher the level is, better it is!- contact former students to get their opinion (ask references from the college and student testimonials) ;- check the requirements relating to admissions, exams and academic progress, study fees and cancellation rules;- check if the college uses the latest technology, has back-up of online learning, if the diploma involved also practical training and work-readiness skills - check the record of placement of students in employment and links with relevant companies in the private sectorValou.hirsch@gmail.com – blog: beststudentsofalexandra.blogspot.com

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Monde Mbingeleli 082 464 2946

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ALEXANDRA WARD COUNCILLORS’ DATABASEFor any queries in your ward, check the Councillors’ database below for their contacts.

YOUTH EDUCATION CONSIDEREDKGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA

Established in 1987, Mitz-vah School, housed on the property of Bet David, a synagogue in Morningside, has in its early years opened its doors to 24 learners from Alexandra who were des-perate to write their matric exams.

The school has now between 40 and 45 matric students annually. The school is reg-istered with the Gauteng Department of Education and follows the Depart-ment’s curriculum, adding: “We offer three languages

(SeTswana, Sepedi and Isi-Zulu), Maths, Science, Biol-ogy, Geography, Account-ing, Business Economics and Economics, and all the students take six subjects.” “We started the school at Bet David as a class for one year and had 25 students, who were registered at Alexan-dra High School, and with dedicated teachers and won-derful surroundings and gar-dens at Bet David, the stu-dents were able to study and most of them did extremely well,” said the school prin-cipal Lesley Rosenberg. “Learners come to Mitzvah School from schools in Al-

exandra and attend for their matric year only. Most of the learners heard of the school by word of mouth. For one to be admitted to the school they have to write an aptitude test,” she said.

Rosenberg said they don’t receive any subsidy from the government, further commenting: “Although the students pay a small monthly fee, most of our funding comes from companies who be-lieve in this project as well as generous donations from the private sector.” For the past nine years they have

achieved a 100% pass rate, which is an enormous achievement when con-sidering their poor educa-tional background and the poor pass rate in the town-ships. When the Alex Pio-neer news team visited the school, they spoke to some of the students who com-mented; “Most of the town-ship schools are overcrowd-ed and it is difficult for the learners to concentrate,”

said Anna Chauke while Ka-giso Thutlwa said Mitzvah is providing more than enough for them, including a lesser monthly transport fare from Alexandra to Morningside.” However the school is also involved in feeding schemes in Alexandra Township to assist those less fortunate. “We support two crèches in Alexandra as well as run-ning a daily feeding scheme at Leamogetswe at 8th Ave-

nue and at Zenzeleni Lower Primary School,” concluded Rosenberg.

Mitzvah School will be running entrance tests on Saturday 26 October - pro-spective learners for Matric 2014 should call the school at 011 883 7177 to put their names on the list for writing the tests and to see whether they are eligible to attend the school.

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Mitzvah School Students together with their Principal Lesley Rosenberg. Picture: Emmanuel Dube

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It is a reality in the times we live in that most South Africans will probably at some stage be contacted by a debt col-lector for the payment of an outstand-ing amount. Whether the demand is for outstanding School fees, Rent and lev-ies, unpaid accounts, TV licenses, med-ical bills or any other amount, the col-lection of these amounts if done by any other person than the person to whom the amount is owed in all likelihood falls under the auspices of the Council for Debt Collectors The principles ap-plicable as well as the exceptions to this general rule is set out below.

Who is a debt collector?A debt collector is any person or com-pany other than an attorney or his em-ployee who for reward collects debts owed to another on the latter’s behalf. Property Managers who collect arrear rent or levies are also debt collectors.

Must a debt collector be registered?All debt collectors must register with the Council for Debt Collectors in or-der to operate. Failure to register before collecting a debt is a criminal offence.

How do I know if the person contact-ing me is a debt collector?All debt collectors must produce proof of registration, on request.What do debt collectors do?They collect debts owed to another, by mail, phone or in person. They may de-liver documents and may even have an acknowledgement of debt signed.

What is an acknowledgement of debt?A legal document in terms whereof a party admits his liability to another, often coupled with an offer to pay off the debt in monthly installments, and consent to judgment. Once signed such a document may lead to a court order being obtained without further notice to the debtor.Who regulates the debt collector’s actions?

The Council monitors the actions of debt collectors ensuring that their ac-tions comply with the code of conduct for debt collectors and further ensuring that they charge only those fees al-lowed by the Act.

What fees may debt collectors charge?The fees are prescribed by law, which include a fee for letters, telephone calls and a collection commission. Fees gen-erally not recoverable are bank charges, and travelling expenses.

Typical fees at date of print and con-tained in Schedule B of the Regula-tions are for example:Necessary Letter R15-00Necessary Phone call R15-00Consultation with debtor R37-00Other necessary expenses R15-00A debt collector is not entitled to claim more than R736-00 in fees or the capi-tal amount due whichever amount is the lesser.It then follows that on a debt of R100 the fees charged may never exceed R100.A debt collector is also allowed 10% fee per instalment received in pay-ment of a debt subject to a maximum of R368-00. Note: Collection commission agreed upon between the debt collector and the client cannot be recovered from a debtor.

What should I do if a debt collector contacts me?-Make sure he or she is registered. Contact the Council for clarification if necessary.-Listen carefully to what he or she says.-When in doubt obtain legal advice or approach the Council.

What rights do debt collectors have?-They have the right to contact you for the payment of a debt-They have the right to charge the pre-scribed fees for the work done in col-lecting a debt.

What rights do I have?-The right to obtain legal advice before signing anything. In the legal world your signature on a document like for instance a acknowledgement of debt can have serious financial consequenc-es.-To be treated with dignity at all times.

-The right to confidentiality.-The right not to be contacted before 6 in the morning or after 9 in the evening, or on a Sunday.-The right not to be harassed, humili-ated, embarrassed or threatened.-To receive a statement should you re-quest one free of charge once every six months. -To have the account of a debt collec-tor taxed by the clerk of the magistrate court should I dispute the amount for fees charged by the debt collector.- If unhappy with the conduct of a debt collector to report him to the Council for investigation and possible disciplin-ary steps.

Important points to remember-Attorneys and their employees do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Coun-cil for Debt Collectors and are therefore answerable only to the relevant law so-cieties.-Micro lenders and others like furniture stores who collect their own debts need not register with the Council and there-fore also fall outside the jurisdiction of the Council.-Although you are entitled to collect your own debts without being regis-tered as a debt collector, you are not entitled to demand any fees while do-ing so.

What to do if you have a complaint against a debt collector?-Debt collectors are regulated by the Council for Debt Collectors and must comply with various laws, regulations and the code of conduct while perform-ing their duties.-If you have a complaint with regards to the fees you are being charged, have the account taxed by the clerk of the magistrate court.- All complaints must be in writing and under oath.-If you have a complaint against the ac-tions or conduct of a debt collector or are unsure of your rights, contact:

The Council for Debt CollectorsPO BOX 836

SilvertonPretoria0127Tel: 012-8049808Fax: 012-8040744Email:cdc@debtcol-council.co.za P O Box 836, Silverton, 0127Website: www.debtcol-council.co.za

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The Block A of the Thusong Service

Centre at 8th Avenue has been officially handed over to the Johannesburg Property Company last week after it was com-pleted.

The Community Liaison Officer Arshwald Siphika told Alex Pioneer that the centre has Block A and B, and in their plan of ac-tion, they’ve prioritized to complete Block A, adding:

“The process has worked according to plan. The JPC officials paid a site visit and checked the whole Block for the fi-nal inspection, and later expressed their satisfac-tion.”

He said they are done with Block B offices and

are now doing the touch ups on tiling and the ceil-ing on the ground floor.

Ward 75 Councillor Chris Mabunda said that Block A was handed over to the JPC on 17 September 2013, after it was inspect-ed and later approved.

“We are not sure of the official opening of the centre due to challenges that the contractors en-counter daily”

Mabunda said after ev-erything is done, the JPC will have a meeting with the tenants to discuss the terms of occupying the building.

He said the engineers are still checking the water-logged system on Block B after the whole block was reduced to a perma-nent lake.

“We found the place not well maintained with most of the taps and toi-lets not functioning, and a company will be ap-pointed to maintain the place on a daily basis,” said the Bakhele Consult-ing Sub Manager Moses Medupe.

Bahkele Consulting was appointed by JPC to take charge of renovating the whole Centre.

The renovations started in April 2013 after it was delayed last year due to the signing of a Service Level Agreement be-tween the JPC and the Economic Development.

The renovations were made possible by the Expanded Public Works Programme that injected R10 million into the proj-ect.

THUSONG PARTLY DONE

Block A fully completed and approved by the JPC. Block A front view above and its side view on the right. Picture: KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA

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MC WEILER VERSUS LINFIELD

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MC Weiler Primary School soccer team

were beaten 2-0 by the Linfield Primary School soccer team from Durban at New Germany dur-ing their friendly game played at Atrek Sports’ Grounds. “Linfield took their chances to good

es to the left and right and played our carpet

football. The game was good, but we

were not ex-pecting a win. It came as a surprise

because we thought they were

better players than us. We did not give them

advantage and left us wounded with the two goals before half time. We had an incomplete squad but created good oppor-tunities that were not uti-lized profitably, instead our strikers were panick-ing and wasted most of the balls,” said MC Wei-ler coach and also an edu-cator, Mabandla Sibeko.

space to showcase their skills against us, and sent them home reeling with pain,” said the Linfield coach who is also a teach-er, Dumisani Lembethe.Lembethe said the 2-0 score was a very big vic-tory for them and will en-sure that they strengthen their situation for the re-turn match with MC Wei-

Sibeko said that most of the attempted goals from Linfield were rescued by their goalkeeper who was always on the alert. “If it was not for him, we could have been beaten dras-tically.”“We stuck to what we know best, the wide pass-

ler in the near future.Both coaches agreed on looking forward for the return game, and MC Weiler coach, Sibeko added: “Our friendly games will be held con-tinuously, and hoped that these will encourage a good relationship and in-teraction with schools in other provinces.”

Linfield team with their coach, Lembethe clad in blue and red striped top.Pictures: KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA

MC Weiler team with their coach, Sibeko with a big smile. Pictures: KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA

The heat was on between MC Weiler and Linfield Pictures: KGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA

“If it was not for him,

we could have been beaten drastically.”