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BOKSBURG - BENONI

A security guard was shot last Tuesday when between five and seven people tried to rob a cash-in-transit vehicle in Atlas Road in Benoni but failed to get their hands on any hard cash.Three vehicles – a Nissan truck, a BMW and an Audi - stopped a G4S armoured truck and the bakkie which was escorting it, just after the robot near the Atlas Road N12 off-ramp. According to Benoni SAPS Communications Officer Lieutenant Nomsa Sekele, the robbers disarmed the three security personnel and forced them to lie on the ground.The suspects then proceeded to try to gain entry into the armoured truck by smashing

the windows with a hammer and, when this proved unsuccessful, they shot at it.A Saber Tactical security member arrived on the scene and the would-be robbers shot at him, hitting him in the shoulder and shooting off his finger . When back-up arrived, the suspects fled the scene in their vehicles.Lt Sekele says explosives were found on the scene and the Nissan truck was later discovered in Springs.A case of attempted murder and attempted cash-in-transit robbery has been opened. At the time of going to print no one had been arrested.

Cash heist wannabes fail

RISKY BUSINESS: The Ekurhuleni Captains of Industry Forum (ECoIF) met to discuss changing risk profiles in logistics at the Lake View Hotel, Guest and Conference Centre in Benoni last Monday. Seamus Casserly, director of First Equity Risk Management and chairman of the Insurance Association of South Africa, was the guest speaker who described to attendees the various risks that logistics companies face and what they need to do to prepare for them. Pictured are Seamus Casserly, Tshepo Machaba from Mustek Limited, Francois Naudé from Freight Surveillance International and ECoIF chairman Chris van Biljon.

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HIGHWAY ROBBERY: A G4S armoured truck and the bakkie in its convoy were attacked by robbers near the Atlas Road off-ramp on Tuesday evening. Photo by the Intelligence Bureau SA

WOUNDED: A Saber Tactical security member was shot when he arrived on the scene of the cash-in-transit heist. Photo by the Intelligence Bureau SA.

IMPENETRABLE: The G4S armoured truck that was attacked by robbers on Tuesday evening. Despite taking a hammer to the truck and shooting at it, the robbers could not get to the money inside. Photo by the Intelligence Bureau SA

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The inimitable, always enter-taining, highly versatile yet often outspoken Steve Hofmeyr is heading to Carnival City this December to promote his newest album, Toeka 3.The artist, who recently celebrated 25 years in music, has released the long-awaited third album in the successful Toeka-series, reinforcing his reputation as one of the hardest working, critically and commercially acclaimed South African artists.Hofmeyr has always been an advocate of paying tribute to great legends from the past (and present), which is what initially led to his multi-platinum award-winning Toeka-series. The latest release, which he brings to life at Carnival City this festive season, is poised to continue this success story. Since 2003’s first collection and 2004’s Toeka 2 CD and DVD release, Hofmeyr has painstakingly worked on creating the song list for

the album, based on requests from his fans. The album features 17 re-polished gems, each loaded with pure nostalgia, along with two more originals to complement Toeka’s t r i e d - a n d - t e s t e d formula. The show will take place in the Big Top Arena on December 6. Tickets are available from Computicket.

TOEKA: Steve Hofmeyr will take to the Big Top Arena stage on December 6 to promote his new album, Toeka 3.

Steve Hofmeyr liveat Carnival City

St Boniface Parish in Vosloorus presents The Jubilee Gospel Show at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena on 14 December. The show features well-known gospel artists Rebecca Malope, Kholeka and Thabiso.Gospel music enthusiasts – or anyone seeking inspiration – can look forward to a memorable evening of excellent live entertainment and motivational messages from quality performers.Rebecca Malope is a legendary South African gospel singer whose music career spans almost 30 years. Few artists occupy the key place that she enjoys in the South African music scene. She has released 32 albums, sold millions of CDs, won countless music awards, been honoured by institutions of higher learning and been respected by her peers and revered by legions of fans.She is the original gospel superstar who performs mostly new compositions.

Her unique style of singing has been imitated by many young artists and has inspired wannabes.Kholeka, the soul sister of Bula music, is a vibrant, strong, and God-fearing woman. Her spiritual growth is reflected in all aspects of her life, and she was only seven years old when she began to capture hearts with her voice. Her music not only reaches gospel fanatics, but also crosses over to all music lovers. This was evident when she was invited to perform in the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival.Her nomination for a Channel O Award for Best Female Gospel Video in 1995 and her 2011 Crown Gospel Singers award are among her many accomplishments. The show starts at Carnival City from 16h00, but the Big Top Arena doors open at 15h00. Tickets are on sale at Computicket and range in price from R180 to R260, and R350 for VIP seats.

Gospel Show for the festive season

QUEEN OF GOSPEL: Rebecca Malope graces the stage at Carnival City’s Big Top Arena in the Jubilee Gospel Show on 14 December.

GOSPEL STAR: Kholeka will perform at the Carnival City Big Top Arena on 14 December in the Jubilee Gospel Show.

WHAT’S ONThe Benoni Community Policing Forum (CPF) will hold its annual public meeting on 13 November. It will take place at the Ladeside Mall boat deck at 18:30 for 19:00. Attendees will be given a report on the year’s activities in the CPF, including the portfolio reports, sponsorships, donations and the declaration of income and expenditure.

Friends of the Library Book Bash in the Benoni Library Foyer on 14 & 15 November. Friday from 9:00 to 16:00 and Saturday from 7:00 till noon. For more information contact Sandra Castille on 011 849 6122.

Back to the Future is a music experience at the Odeon Show Bar at Emperors Palace. Go on a journey back to the future of popular music on 13 and 27 November. Enjoy your favourite songs from the ‘80s, which have now been re-arranged into the soul-shak-ing style of ‘50s and ‘60s rock and roll. The show starts at 20:00 on both days. Tickets are available at the door.

Top Guns Boxing, an action-packed boxing tournament guaranteed to satisfy all die-hard boxing fans, will take place at the Centre Court, Emperors Palace, on 15 November. Don’t miss this explosive three-main-fight tournament: IBO Junior Lightweight World Title between Roman Balaev (Ukraine) vs Ali Funeka (SA); WBC International Light Heavyweight between Tommy Oosthuizen (SA) vs Denis Grachev of Russia and a 10-Round Cruiserweight between Johnny Muller and Kevin Lerena. The tournament is sanctioned by BSA and WBC. Doors open at 18:30 and the action starts at 19:30. Tickets are priced from R150 per person and are available through Computicket.

Boere Meisie Mark se Naweek Kersmark vind 29 en 30 November plaas te Four One & Only Venue and Guest House, Plot 41, Birch- en Hazelstrate, Benoni. Dit begin Sater-dag om 9:00 to 16:00 en Sondag van 9:00

tot 14:00. Daar sal handgemaakte goedere wees, net reg vir Kersfees, en daar sal ‘n tee-tuin wees vir die wat lus is vir ‘n blaaskans na al die inkopies. Vir meer inligting, stuur ‘n e-pos na boeremeisiemark@gmail.com.

WHAT’S ON

KERSVADER KOM VROEG: Solidariteit Helpende Hand se Boksburg-tak het Donderdag geskenkpakkies uitgedeel aan behoeftige kinders van Laerskool Die President in Germiston. Tak voorsitster Alida Reed het die geskenkpakkies aan elkeen van die kinders uitgedeel saam met ‘n soentjie en ‘n drukkie. Onderwyseres Maria Gildenhuys het bygestaan en die geskenke vir Reed aangegee.

Kersvader se helpende hand

Nine years ago I started at a community newspaper as a wet-behind-the-ears reporter with dreams of grandeur.

Little did I know the community news bug would bite and my dreams of foreign correspondence, writing for a magazine

or that of making a name for myself in radio would fade away.

I spent almost eight years at that paper and only quit in order to spend a year at home with my little girl.

When opportunity knocked and I got the chance to re-enter the world of community journalism I grabbed on to it with

both hands.

I hope that I can fill the void left by my predecessor, Amy-Mae Campbell, and that we can build just as great a relationship.

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Correctional Services Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla paid a visit to the Modderbee Correctional Centre in Modder East last Monday as part of the government’s plan to improve service delivery. To date, the Deputy Minister has visited correctional centres in the Northern Cape, Free State and Gauteng. According to the Department of Correctional Services, the visits are about moving the Department from a strictly rules-bound approach that hinders the delivery of services to an approach that encourages innovation and is results-driven.During the visit to the Modderbee Correctional Centre, Deputy Minister Makwetla was taken through the facility and also interacted with the inmates. “Use the time you have constructively,” the Deputy Minister said to the inmates, who are taught various skills, like bricklaying and carpentry, at the centre.Some of the inmates have also registered with the Department of Basic Education to complete their studies.The Deputy Minister urged the inmates to stay on their best behaviour while serving their time so that they do not end up staying there longer than necessary. “You are not supposed to stay here longer than you are supposed to. You are supposed to be with your families. If you want South Africa to be a free country, it depends on you,” he said.Modderbee Correctional Centre is one of the centres involved in community and poverty alleviation projects in Ekurhuleni. Some of the projects the inmates participated in

included the renovation of the house of the late Councillor Mbete in Etwatwa, as well as the renovation of Zikhathele High School in Devon.The centre also donates sanitary towels and bath soap regularly to girl children at Sinaba High School in Etwatwa. It has adopted the Ria Day Care Centre as well, where inmates assist with cleaning and donations of groceries and toys on a regular basis. The cleaning and renovation projects involve offenders and this is aimed at ensuring that they contribute positively to their communities as part of their rehabilitation and reintegration programmes.

Deputy Minister visits Modderbee Prison

Deputy Minister visits Modderbee Prison

FOR REHABILITATION: Deputy Minister Thabang Makwetla

Until recently, the lonely, the friendless and the unfriended could count on at least one source of regular and prolific correspondence – Sanral. With the current post office strike in force, however, even that once reliable supplier of evidence that someone paid attention to one’s whereabouts and cared enough to send a steady stream of badly taken snapshots has been stopped in its tracks. With a backlog of 11,4 million items at one of the main Johannesburg depots according to the Sunday Times, Sanral invoices will probably not be delivered before January, which will probably mean the longest interruption in postal services in decades, if not centuries. Since 1500, when a Portuguese captain left a letter in a milkwood tree in Mosselbay that was later delivered to Portugal by a passing ship, the post office has been part of South African society. It was formalised in 1853 with the first South African stamp, the famous Cape Triangular Stamp, and it was not long before mail delivery became an integral part of social and business life, being generally regarded as a reliable and trustworthy service. In 1905, the largest diamond in the world was sent to London by ordinary snail mail – without tracking numbers, without registration and without insurance. Although in recent years there has a been a worldwide decline in the demand for traditional postal services as a result of fax machines, email, SMSes, social media and WhatsApp; the South African Post Office (SAPO) is in a particularly bad way because of negative consumer perceptions about its services, poor financial performance and violent strikes. In 2008, online mail order giant Amazon stopped using SAPO because of the large number of its parcels that went missing. Last month, national Parliament

learned that at the end of September the post office had already overspent its budget for the current financial year by half a billion rand and that, while it made a nett after-tax profit of R377 million in 2007-2008, in the 2013-2014 year it has seen a loss of R359 million. The current postal workers’ strike, which has seen violence in Randburg, Rosebank and Robertsham, has now dragged on for almost three months. Should the SAPO simply give up and close down the rest of its premises? Should this very troubled SOE be privatised? Or should government try to turn the post office around? There are some very good reasons to fix the SAPO. Firstly, it has 23 000 workers. Although 24 top dogs received hefty 26% increases in the past financial year, a mail handler interviewed by the Sunday Times who has worked for SAPO for 18 years as a casual worker reported earning a basic salary of only R3 500 a month. [http://www.fin24.com/Tech/Opinion/Who-really-needs-the-Post-Office-anyway-20141028] Secondly, many vulnerable and needy South Africans who cannot access couriers require medicines, study materials and important documents to be delivered reliably and affordably. Thirdly, traffic congestion in large urban centres is such that we cannot afford more couriers on our roads. Fourthly, many mail order businesses could be started up easily and cheaply using a website and a trustworthy national postal service (Amazon began in a garage). Fifthly, a well-run post office would be a source of national pride. Christmas will be an interesting test for the SAPO; but, in the current circumstances, it is unlikely that they will be sending out a bumper crop of gifts, parcels and Christmas cards this year.

Residents have until 28 November to lodge their objections regarding the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s third supplementary valuation roll for the financial years 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2017.Any owner of property or other person who so desires should lodge an objection with the municipal manager in respect of any matter reflected in, or omitted from, the valuation roll before 28 November. The objection must be in relation to a specific individual property and not against the valuation roll as such.The valuation roll can be viewed at your local municipal office Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 15:30. In addition, the valuation roll is available at http://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/valuation/supplementary-roll-2014-v3.

You can obtain the form for the lodging of an objection from your municipal offices or download it from http://www.ekurhuleni.gov.za/yourservices/council-tax/property-tax-objections.The completed objection forms must be returned by hand to the municipal office where your account is held.The Ekurhuleni municipality also asks that when residents submit an objection, they bring along their Section 49 notice, as this will expedite the submission process.No form of electronic submission will be accepted. The closing date for objections is 15:30 on Friday 28 November 2014. No late objections will be accepted.

Still time to object tothe valuation roll

Still time to object tothe valuation roll

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RIP SAPO? Opinion piece by Palesa Yates

Taegrin murder case postponedTaegrin murder case postponedOn Friday, Tamsanqa Twala’s bail hearing was again postponed at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court.Twala was arrested in connection with the hijacking that led to the brutal death of four-year-old Taegrin Morris.The public, consisting of many Reiger Park residents, was not at all impressed when they arrived at the court to fi nd police had cordoned off the parking area in front of the court with barbed wire. Security was further tightened with a large contingent of police offi cers and private security personnel in front of, and inside, the court building. The public’s movement was restricted, which upset them.Elwin Morris, Taegrin’s father, as well as other family members, the media and a maximum of 50 members of the public were the only ones

allowed into the court.Prosecutor Henk Strydom introduced the matter before the court, indicating that the prosecution was ready to proceed with the matter, but the accused’s legal

representative was not present and it was suggested that the case be postponed again. The prosecution did not object to the postponement and it was postponed to Friday 14 November.

FACE OF REMORSE: Tamsanqa Twala awaits his bail hearing

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The following arrests were made during the week of 27 October to 31 October 2014:Arrests:Shoplifting 7Possession of illegal substance 27Theft 15Assault common 2Driving under the infl uence 1Drunk in public 3Malicious damage to property 3National Road Traffi c Act 3Possession of stolen property 9Undocumented persons 2Theft of fi rearm 1Contravening the Liquor Act 3Possession of unlicensed fi rearm 1Possession of a hijacked vehicle 1Fraud 3Cruelty to animals 1Seizures:Illegal substance 52Cell phones 2Bicycle 1Gas bottles 2Cutting torches 2Firearm 1

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Detectives hold imbizo

Protect your sta� during a robbery

Boksburg North SAPS Captain Garon Sage’s vigilance paid off when he caught three suspects in possession of possible stolen goods - while on his way to work.Capt Sage was travelling to the police station when he saw three pedestrians pushing a black wheelie-bin. He could see that the bin was heavy and his cop instincts prompted him to investigate, whereupon he found the bin full of possibly stolen motor vehicle parts, radios, motor

vehicle batteries, and plenty of tools. One bag contained possible house-breaking and motor vehicle theft tools, gloves and beanies.

The three suspects, two men and a woman, were arrested and taken to Boksburg North SAPS. The case is still being investigated.

CAUGHT: Three suspects were arrested after being found in possession of possible stolen goods.

Detectives from Boksburg, Boksburg North and Reiger Park, as well as Brakpan and Tsakane, attended the Brakpan Cluster Detectives Imbizo at Carnival City last Tuesday.The event was held for the detectives of the five stations in the cluster, in recognition of their consecutive four-star status on the 2014 efficiency index system.The Provincial Detective Commander Brigadier Johan Ndlovu, Cluster Commander Brigadier Johan van der Westhuizen, and the Cluster Detective

Coordinator Lieutenant Colonel Abraham Modise were present and welcomed everyone to the event.Brig van der Westhuizen applauded the detectives for their excellent service to the community.“This event is only the spark for bigger things to come in the near future. They will strive for an even more prestigious event to be held next year,” says Lt Col Juanita Coetzer, communications officer for the Boksburg North SAPS.“It was said that the detective’s work is like

a river, not always running smoothly. Like a river, it has bends and rocks in it that have to be overcome by hard work,” she said.Senior State Prosecutor Advocate Henk Strydom attended the event and was thanked for the important role he plays in the detectives’ work. Certificates of appreciation were handed over to the five stations’ detectives. Brig van der Westhuizen gave special thanks to Lt Col Modise, Captain Rudie du Plessis and Senior Administrations Clerk Dudu Sithole for their efforts.

The robbery of a business can leave employees traumatised, injured or, in the worst-case scenario, dead. “Injuries or death during an attack are a business-ow ner’s worst nightmare,” Grant Dunnington, CEO of SBV Services said. “By their very nature, robberies are terrifying and unpredictable and, while no one knows exactly what will happen when violence is aimed at your business, it’s crucial that your employees are empowered to reduce the chances of people being killed. Beyond cash management solutions, at SBV Services we believe in protecting human life and strive to empower the business community with knowledge about how to save lives when under attack.”Preparing your employees for a robbery sounds easier said than done, but it is possible. The first step is to ensure that all employees have been taught how to use all of the security features at a

business’s premises. While this is done as a preventative measure, it is imperative that the training does not create a sense of unease or panic.During a robbery, employees should remember the following:• Stay calm. Resistance could provoke

the attackers into becoming aggressive, which could only result in tragedy;

• Follow the perpetrators’ instructions to the letter. It is human nature for people to volunteer to do more than has been asked of them, just to get the ordeal over with as quickly as possible. Robbers, however, often interpret such behaviour as a trap, causing them to panic;

• Should your employees need to move around in response to the attackers’ instructions, they must vocalize every action while keeping their hands in full view. If they tell the robbers exactly what they are about to do, the robbers will not

think they are being unco-operative; • Stay alert. Mentally recording everything

you can about the robbers – their races, ages, clothing, eye colour or distinctive features such as tattoos and piercings, as well as everything they touch (should they not be wearing gloves), will help to catch the perpetrators after the event;

• When the robbers are about to leave or are leaving, do not look them in the eye or try to run after them;

• As soon as they leave, ensure that everyone at the premises is safe; go into a secure location or lock up the premises to call the police – just in case the robbers come back;

• Ask everyone who witnessed the incident to stay put until the police arrive and have taken statements;

• While waiting for the police, leave the crime scene exactly as it was left by the robbers.

By Lizeth KotzeIt is not just happening somewhere else, or on the other side of town. It is happening in every neighbourhood. The drug called “nyaope” is rapidly gaining a strangle-hold on the youth of Gauteng, whenever and wherever they are.Nyaope consists mainly of marijuana and heroin, which is what makes it so addictive. Costing between R35 and R40 a straw, nyaope is an expensive habit to support and is therefore associated with crime, theft and extreme violence.Nyaope has both physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms. The main symptoms of withdrawal are: muscle spasms and pain; stomach cramps; flu-like symptoms.Parents are encouraged to note any marked changes in their children’s behaviour and health. Signs that could indicate drug abuse are: drowsiness; mood swings and self-centredness; low levels of motivation; loss of a sense of time; loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities; lack of personal hygiene.If you suspect your child is abusing drugs, you can obtain multi-drug tests from SANCA and pharmacies. These tests come with instructions and can be conducted in the privacy of your own home.

Where to find help: SANCAToll free: 0861 472 622www.sancanational.org.za

Love LifeToll free: 0800 121 900A please call me can be send toMTN: *121* 083 323 1023#Vodacom: *140* 083 323 1023#Cell C: *111* 083 323 1023#

South African Depression and Anxiety GroupToll free: 0800 20 50 26Sms: 32312

Heal Ministrieswww.healministries.com

Nyaope – 100% addictive

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Golf was the only sport played on the moon on 6 Feb 1971. (Alan Shepard hit a golf ball.)

Kuruman pupils to repeat grades

More than 15 000 Kuruman school pupils from Grade R to Grade 11 will have to repeat their grades next year, the Basic Education Department has said.

South Africa’s looming disaster

As load shedding strikes, and we bemoan the country’s power woes, an even bigger worry lurks ominously. If government does not spend 100 times more to secure our water supply, we are all in

huge trouble.

On average, it is estimated that females injure themselves ten times more than males do while playing sports.

There are 318 979 564 000 ways of playing the fi rst four turns in a game of chess.

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Katie Melua has found a spider living in her ear. Posting a picture of the spider on her Instagram account, she wrote: ‘’So I had a rustling in my ear for a week and went to the doctor to have it checked out this morning. THIS little fella is what they found!’’

She explained: ‘’Basically, I used these old in-ear monitors to block out sound on a flight, little spider must have been in them and crawled inside my ear and stayed there for the week. It was no hassle at all, apart from the occasional shuffling noises...’’ *www.channel24.co.za

Spider lives in Katie Melua’s ear for a week

Phobia de� nition for the week: Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia – the fear of long words. Ironic!!!!!!! [www.smosh.com]

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Nose malfunctionCan your nose differentiate between rose, mint and orange? A new study has suggested that, for older adults, being unable to identify smells could indicate mortality within fi ve years. But before you panic, the reports emphasize that bad colds, allergies and sinus problems can all affect your sense of smell.

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“ANC wants media control”

The South African press is facing huge pressure from the ANC, which wants “total control” of the media, Naspers chairman Ton Vosloo told the Cape Town Press Club last week. “Government and the ANC, through its national democratic revolution, wants total control,” he said. SA’s government has been regularly criticised in recent years for attacks on the press, particularly after pushing the Secrecy Bill through Parliament. It has yet to be signed into law but would make many aspects of investigative journalism a crime. The party, meanwhile, has repeatedly called on SA’s media to racially transform their ownership. Source: www.bizcommunity.com

No more knot-tying for ScoutsIt’s been a proud tradition since Baden-Powell first wore the woggle 107 years ago, but the Scouting movement says its leaders no longer need to know how to tie knots. Bosses say modern recruits are too busy earning badges in public relations, circus skills and IT to bother mastering knot-tying. The Boy Scout “Bible” Scouting for Boys in 1915 included a whole section called Saving Lives with Knots, even using an example of three people who died at Niagara Falls who could have been saved if the rescue line dangling from a bridge had been tied properly. “A life may depend on a knot being tied properly,” Baden-Powell wrote in the book.Former Scarborough Scout and bestselling children’s author GP Taylor said: “Scouting changed my life and I found the knot-tying and woodland craft side of it fascinating. We should be getting tough on what Boy Scouts are taught – and tying knots is a very important part of that. It is something we have taken from the past and preserved for the future. That’s important and part of our heritage. This just shows what a pathetic society we are becoming. Baden-Powell will be spinning in his grave. He would be outraged by this.”Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

A grim toll of 370 journalists have been murdered over the past 10 years in direct retaliation for doing their job. An even more alarming statistic is that 90% of their killers have not been brought to justice, according to statistics from the Committee to Protect Journalists. In its report, The road to justice: breaking the cycle of impunity in the killing of journalists, the CPJ argues that governments needs to do much more to catch the killers. Source: www.theguardian.com

Hundreds of journos killed in 10 years

MASKED: The lucky rhino (Photo by AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israeli mask saves hurt rhino’s visionRAMAT GAN, Israel (AP) — Israeli specialists are easing the suffering of a two-ton rhinoceros with a chronic eye infection by creating a “no-fly zone” with a customised mask.Neta Gueta of the Zoological Center of Tel Aviv-Ramat Gan helped design the mask that stops flies from laying eggs in the eye of the rhino named Tanda. Gueta said Tanda sometimes grew so frustrated with the infection that she rubbed her eye on rough tree bark, only exacerbating the problem.Gueta credits the see-through mask with saving Tanda’s vision after years of failed conventional therapy. She said the idea came from a device used for horses suffering from a

similar condition.The mask is made from “special netting built from special technology against insects so that files can’t lay their eggs inside,” Gueta said on Tuesday. “They can stand on the netting but they can’t lay their eggs.”Fitting Tanda with the device posed multiple challenges, mainly because of her size, but Gueta thinks the rhino has ended up liking the new mask.“At the end of the day I saw that she was cooperating entirely and she understands that this is for her good,” Gueta said.

Source: http://bigstory.ap.org/

SA drug mule’s sons stranded in BrazilIt has emerged that the Department of Social Development suspects the two South African boys stranded in Brazil were left on their own for almost a year. The two young brothers were found wandering the streets of Sao Paulo, after their mother was arrested for drug trafficking in Portugal. The brothers, aged seven and 13, landed in South Africa on 6 November. They have been put in a place of safety. This comes after the relative who had been identified by the mother to foster them declined due to other commitments. Social workers are now screening other family members to identify possible foster parents. The boys were taken to a hotel where they will meet Minister Bathabile Dlamini. In the past six years, 18 South African children have been repatriated from foreign countries. Source: www.ewn.co.za.

No request for provincial funeral for LineeThe Presidency says President Jacob Zuma has not received a request letter from the Western Cape government for former rugby player Tinus Linee to be granted a provincial official funeral. This comes after the Presidency received a number of media enquiries following a statement reportedly made by the Western Cape government, saying it had written to the President making the request. “The President once again extends his condolences to the family of Mr Linee,” the Presidency said.Source: SAnews.gov.za.

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Hoerskool Dr EG Jansen het vanjaar ge-skiedenis gemaak in die Easterns liga toe ses van die skool se sewe krieketspanne deurgedring het na die Easterns finaal. Drie van die spanne is dan ook as Easterns wenners gekroon. Verlede week se uitslae is as volg:• 2de span teen Kempton Park (Easterns-

finaal) - EG Jansen kolf eerste en teken 208 almal uit aan met Jason Stanton (57) wat uitgeblink het met die kolf. Kempton Park teken 188/9 aan met Luan Araujo (5/43) wat uitstekend geboul het. EG Jansen wen met 20 lopies.

• O/15B-span teen Jeugland (Easterns-finaal) - EG Jansen kolf eerste en teken 188/5 aan met Michael Greyling (74) wat uitgeblink het met die kolf. Jeugland teken 125/8 aan met Tyron McGuiness (3/12) wat uitstekend geboul het. EG Jansen wen met 63 lopies.

• O/14A-span teen Kempton Park (Easterns-finaal) - EG Jansen kolf eerste en teken 183/2 aan met WP Myburgh (53 nie uit nie) wat uitgeblink het met die kolf. Kemp-ton Park teken 61 almal aan met Caleb

Beukes (3/10) wat uitstekend geboul het. EG Jansen wen met 122 lopies.

• 1ste span teen Brandwag (Nasionale Coke T20-reeks) - EG Jansen kolf eerste en teken 211/3 aan met Gerhard Pretorius (100 nie uit nie) wat uitgeblink het met die kolf. Brandwag teken 50 almal uit aan met Jaco Labuschagne en Kyle Scheepers (al-bei 2/00) wat uitstekend geboul het. EG Jansen wen met 161 lopies.

• 1ste span teen Liverpool (Nasionale Coke T20-reeks) - EG Jansen kolf eerste en teken 289/2 aan met Kyle Scheepers (164 nie uit nie) wat uitgeblink het met die kolf. Liverpool teken 62/8 aan met Dristan Eloff (4/3) wat uitstekend geboul het. EG Jansen wen met 227 lopies.

• 2de span teen St Dunstans 1ste span (Na-sionale Coke T20-reeks) - EG Jansen kolf eerste en teken 140/1 aan met David Mos-tert (63 nie uit nie) wat uitgeblink het met die kolf. St Dunstans teken 21/1 aan met Hansie Van Loggerenberg (1/8) wat uit-stekend geboul het. EG Jansen wen met 16 lopies volgens die Duckworth-Lewis me-tode.

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Little Kickers in Boksburg are training boys and girls from as young as 18 months and up to seven years to give them a head-start in football and in life.Sylvia Nel, the coach and Boksburg franchise owner, says they play games with the smaller children - games that teach them colour recognition, weight return, teamwork and balance, among other skills they will need not only in sport, but also in life in general. “We teach them to be patient, and to listen to instructions,” she says, adding that it is all done in a fun and informal way.The older children are taught the basics of the sport, so that they are ready when they want to join football teams.The aim behind Little Kickers is not necessarily to enable children to gain football fame in later life, but rather to instil in them confidence, coordination, control and a sense of camaraderie.If you want your tot to learn while having a ball, phone Sylvia on 082 938 6262 or email her at snel@littlekickers.co.za.

Footballers in training

GOAL: Coach Felix Kaune looks on as Zander Jansen van Vuuren (6) scores a practice goal during a Little Kickers training session. Cortez Schoerie (6) can be seen taking a breather, while CJ Breedt (6) watches and Enzo Hennings (3) mimics Zander’s moves.

GOAL: Coach Felix Kaune looks on as Zander Jansen van Vuuren (6) scores a practice goal during a Little Kickers training session. Cortez Schoerie (6) can be seen taking a breather, while CJ Breedt (6) watches and Enzo Hennings

By Heather DjungaThe same two qualities that make a human a champion separate a winning racing pigeon from the rest: the head and the heart. Pigeon racing enthusiast and member of the Edenvale Racing Pigeon Club Richard Wedderburn explained to tame TIMES that the sport of pigeon racing is about training champions and that winning pigeons are those with sense in their heads and home in their hearts.Despite recent media criticism of pigeon racing, Wedderburn insists the sport is completely ethical. “Each pigeon racer has given the pigeons in his care a home, where the birds are given food and shelter from the elements.” He said it was their love for their nests which compelled them hundreds of kilometres across the sky.Wedderburn is not ashamed to boast of his collection of pedigree pigeons which he explains are a family inheritance. He comes from a line of pigeon racing enthusiasts, having been bitten by the bug at just six years of age. “The adrenalin of seeing your pigeon return home is second to none. This isn’t just a sport. It is a 24/7 job. These aren’t your garden variety pigeons. Each day you must put in the necessary time and effort to hone your birds into superb athletes.”Wedderburn has a pigeon loft at his Lyndhurst home, where he keeps over 100 birds. “I care for them like my own

children,” he said. He said at this time of the year, from June until December, special attention is given to the inoculation of the birds, and to their health and medication. This is also the time when eggs are hatched and fledglings are reared. “I have around 60 babies in my care,” he said. He said race training begins around April. “The first flight towards home is around 20km and we build up a distance from there, until pigeons are covering distances of up to 800km. Each bird is given an identity tag and an electronic ring which allows for its exact finishing time to be recorded, down to the smallest decibel.”He explained the process: The birds are driven out in a special truck, with holding enclosures stacked side by side on the back of the vehicle. When the signal is given, a lever is pulled and all the birds are released from the enclosures at the same time. At some events, this means thousands upon thousands of pigeons taking to the sky, in a cloud of feathers and fury.He encourages residents to become involved in this addictive sport. “Belonging to a club like the Edenvale Racing Pigeon Club not only allows you to partake in regular race events, but it provides a warm environment where you can meet people and make good friends. Every one of my good friends is a ‘pigeon guy’. Other guys play golf, we race pigeons.”For more information, visit www.pigeonuniverse.co.za or www.trpf.co.za

DODGE: The kids played a game of pirates with the Little Kickers coaches, Felix Kaune and Colin Baker, having a blast as they tried to hit the coaches with the balls.

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