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Cleaning upYoung mindsJohan is the owner of a farm where he keeps rescued lions. He is also very involved in animal conservation work and is an activist for the protection and preservation of endangered animals and against animal poaching. The project that Johan started at the Lakeside Primary School teaches the young learners to take responsibility for their environment, to keep it clean and to encourage others to clean up after themselves. The children are being educated with the help of visual aids – Johan shows them nature videos and then teaches them about different kinds of pollution, how pollution affects us as humans, nature and animals. During my visit, he was busy instilling in the children a love for animals by showing a video where he feeds one of the captured lions and pointed out to them that although wild animals should still be respected and approached with caution and the necessary training and know how, animals mostly treat people the way people treat them. He pointed out that dogs react to people cruelly when dogs are being treated cruelly.Johan and his wife, through this program, also hope to help children with anger management problems, giving them an outlet for their anger by helping them discover the beauty in life through nature.The challenges that Johan pointed out they still face is the need for sponsorship. They hope to make Reiger Park their pilot project and reach all the schools within the area, but they need sponsorships because one of their aims is to equip the schools, starting

with Lakeside Primary, with hi-tech Media Centres. They also hope that someone, private or commercial, will offer to sponsor buses to take the children to their Lion farm for field trips. Mr Jansen, the Principal of Lakeside Primary School, sounded very excited when he spoke of the project. He pointed out how Johan reached down and interacted with the children at their own level. Mr Jansen mentioned how teachers can’t do that always, although they try hard to, because most times the importance of getting

the children through the lessons for the day and making sure they understand the lesson, leaves the teacher with little if any time to understand and address the other needs the child might have. And that is why he is so grateful for this project, so the learners can be reached on a more personal level.Mr Jansen also hope that this project will be the beginning of getting rid of the illegal dumping and littering that leaves Reiger Park dirty at times.

Lakeside Primary School welcomed with open arms, an initiative that was started by Johan Le Roux and his wife Marica Le Roux, educating young learners on the importance of a clean environment and the nurturing and love for animals.

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September is the month of new beginnings, the beginning of Spring but also Arbour month, when we plant young trees and see them grow to provide us with what they have to offer, from protection from the harshness of the elements to fruit, to nourish our bodies. But it is also the month that we reflect on who we are and where we come from (Heritage month) and how we can highlight the good in who we are and what we have to offer, so we can grow our collective good.So it is with the new bond that was formed between the Reiger Park Bulletin and the tame Times. It is a bond that grew the Reiger Park Bulletin, an email and online publication, and catapulted it into a printed newspaper that can reach you, the community of Reiger Park, and those linked to Reiger Park, to show you that you really do matter. However, this bond can only be sustained and grown in strength through the support of the community and the investment from local business and businesses that benefit from the buying power that lies with those communities linked to Reiger Park. So your social responsibility should encourage your support.But for now, let’s celebrate the merger, the new, the trust that tame Times placed in the community of Reiger Park by investing in it through the merger with the Reiger Park Bulletin, and let’s all work at using this as a stepping stone for greater opportunities to emerge from this new.

Still no conclusion in burned down house case

According to the couple, who now stays in the back of someone’s yard, about 15 minutes before the incident they heard a knock on the door and with Michelle already drifting in and out of sleep, Irvin went to open the door. When Irvin stayed away for too long, Michelle wondered what was happening and went to investigate. She found him busy speaking to two young men, one who identified himself as Lester, who she had never met before, and the other one named Romeo.Lester claimed that the Pietersons’ son owed him a hundred rand and with this money he, Lester, was supposed to buy pre-paid electricity. Lester claimed that his girlfriend chased him out of her house as he could not buy prepaid electricity. He was there to demand his money from the Pietersons. According to Michelle, the two young men seemed a bit “out of it,” like people who were high on something, but she says that she can’t confirm that they were on drugs or any other substance.Her son was called and he came home to confirm that he did owe Lester the R100. An argument then started and Lester threatened the family. According to Michelle, a short while later they heard a “bang” but couldn’t figure out what it was, or where exactly it came from,

so they didn’t bother with it. It was only when their neighbour screamed from outside that Michelle discovered that their house was on fire. She rushed in to wake her other children who were already sleeping in their room and still in a daze they rushed out of the house.No conclusion has been reached with the investigation. When the tame Times-Reiger Park Bulletin contacted Sgt Phathela, spokesperson for the Reiger Park SAPS, he indicated that up to this point they couldn’t find any traces of foul play. So the allegations that it might have been a petrol bomb that was flung into the house and caused the fire cannot be confirmed. He indicated that it might be an electrical fault. But according to Michelle, there has not been any type of forensic investigator at the premises. She says that Ben, the Detective on the case, brought a photographer to take pictures of the scene, but he only took pictures of the outside and when she asked him if he wasn’t going to go in he said no. “Also the fire department’s report was incomplete”, said Irvin, because when their insurance company asked for the report they found it incomplete.Michelle and Irvin have no option but to wait and hope that they will find answers. Their insurance company posted a guard at the premises and are still in the process of doing their investigation, but Michelle can’t

say what they’re investigating since there seem to be no clear and direct answer from whoever they speak to at the insurance company.A great consolation for Irvin, whose face and hand was also burned in the fire, and Michelle, is the kindness, support and giving spirit they found in people, especially from the community of Reiger Park, but also from people outside the community, during this time. Michelle said that she told Irvin during the week that she hope she could find a way to just thank people for their kindness and support during this difficult time. She mentioned the Ward 34 Councillor, the Reiger Park SAPS who were there helping and even phoning the fire department four times from their personal cell phones, church leaders, especially Ps Abrahams, the company she works for who donated a fridge and other appliances for them to start off with, Sequence Logistics, Andile and the youth. But, she said, the community of Reiger Park she wanted to thank from her heart. The people who phoned and just gave them ‘stuff’ to start rebuilding their lives, instilled a new respect and love in her and Irvin for the community of Reiger Park and made them see the true sense of community that lies within Reiger Park.With regard to the conclusion of the case, they can just wait and hope for the best

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Embracing our differencesSeptember is Heritage Month. Not just a time for dressing up in cultural attire and cooking traditional food, or simply the month which

incorporates Braai Day, it is also a wonderful opportunity both for nation-building and for growing tourism for the sake of jobs.

Kaya fm ‘almost’ broadcast from Reiger Park CivicThey had their equipment set up and the presenter, production crew and head of news and talk from Kaya fm on site, but when it was time to go on air, the live broadcast from Reiger Park had to be cancelled.According to Lance Claasen, head of News and Talk for Kaya fm, they experienced problems with the Telkom lines and could not guarantee an uninterrupted broadcast; hence they had to make the decision to cancel the broadcast planned for 18:00 on 3 September, at the Reiger Park Civic Centre.Mr Claasen indicated that he was contacted by some Reiger Park Community leaders who pointed out that the community is at times misrepresented in the media and that many of the positive stories, and the day to day good that takes place, are being overlooked. The intention with this broadcast was therefore to engage the community and its leadership, and to highlight the good within, but also to get an understanding of what makes the community ‘tick’ as well as understand their needs.Mr Claasen made a commitment to the disappointed individuals who pitched only to find the broadcast cancelled that Kaya fm will return to do a live show, although he could not indicate when this will be.

As South Africans, we are all very different – we come from nine different provinces, speak eleven different languages and belong to a number of different races. This makes for exceptional vibrancy, but can also lead to misunderstandings, because two people with different backgrounds can see the same situation in very different ways.Greeting strangers is a great example. Suburban types generally do not do it. Even if you see the same person at the same time every day, it is not permissible to say anything unless an emergency has taken place. In ekasi (the township), on the other hand, everybody greets everybody else. It is rude not to do so. Once, as a white person in Wattville, I was parked outside a house waiting for a friend who had to give something to an aunt, when a local resident I had never met before walked up to my car window and shook my hand with a friendly smile and

greeting. Why? Just because I was there. Another time, I was in Daveyton after dark and parked in the road when a fellow

umlungu (white person) drove past. He did not greet me, shake my hand

or even smile. “Yes, you are in the way,” he said

in answer to my question, and “What are you doing here?”He was not the only one who found my presence unusual. After dropping off a colleague one day in Vosloorus, I noticed that his eight-year-old son, who had come out of the house to greet him, had said something that made

everyone laugh. Not understanding their mother-

tongue, I asked for a translation and it turned out that the child, on

seeing a white man walking down the street, had said, “Look, Daddy,

another umlungu!” As South Africans, let us embrace our rich collective heritages for a brighter future for us all.

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Church march against Women abuse

The Reiger Park chapter of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s youth marched through the streets of Reiger Park, Saturday, 6 September 2014, to create awareness and stand in solidarity against Women Abuse.Young people of the church were led by a marching band whilst handing out tracts with information on Women abuse - the heading on the tract reading ‘end it now’. According to Vanessa Smithwick, a member of the church’s Women’s Ministries, the End

It Now Campaign is an initiative supported by the Women’s Ministries of the church and part of the numerous projects that they are involved in to uplift and empower women. She mentioned that the Women’s Ministries also offer women training and mentorship to develop women to become leaders and role-models.Vanessa mentioned that the march was also part of ending off Women’s month, but to ensure that the fight for women empowerment continues beyond the month of August.

Women’s Month Celebration at the LibraryOn 29 August 2014 the women of Reiger Park attended a breakfast at the Reiger Park Library, in celebration of Women’s month. The aim of the breakfast was to celebrate the diligence and strength of the women of Reiger Park, but also women in general. So many sad things happened recently in our community and this celebration was just a way to also put a smile on the faces of some local ladies. Those who attended were not disappointed. The program consisted of speakers who addressed the women on various topics, from health and fitness to how women should take care of themselves. Ivy Thomas

educated the ladies on their right to health care and how to access health care services at the Reiger Park Clinic.The ladies were then each treated to a manicure and pedicure by Maureen Dawes. Audrey Eustace, chairperson of the ATKV Reiger Park branch, shared information about the ATKV (Afrikaanse Taal en Kultuur Vereeniging), the role of the organisation and the benefit the organisation holds for the youth and community at large. The event organisers were Lydia Simon from the Ekurhuleni Library Services and Ivy Thomas, a Health Promoter at the Reiger Park Clinic. It was also done in conjunction with the ATKV Reiger Park branch.

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The Genoeg is Genoeg Talent Show

The Genoeg is Genoeg talent show, organised by some of the youth members of the area, on the 30 August 2014, at the Reiger Park Civic, was an astounding success, in the opinion of the organisers. The energy put into the performances of the participants was palpable and at times drove the audience into a shouting and dancing frenzy.The young organisers came up with the

idea for the talent show because they felt that sitting back and complaining while not making an effort to at least showcase what the community has on offer, is part of the problem, and they decided to help identify talent through this event. They believe that by growing arts, singing, dancing, poetry, etc, in the community, many young people can showcase and even discover their talents and this can give their lives meaning and purpose. The competition was tight, and the judges had a tough time choosing the winners, but in the end the best of the best made it to the top. In the Dance category, the Steppers took first place and Jokers second, GPL took the rap category, Faith Plaaitjies won first place for the best poem and Destiny was chosen as the best amongst the singing groups. The organisers thank everyone who worked hard to make the event a success and also those who were brave enough to come and showcase their talent.

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Reiger Park Secondary SchoolThe beauty about life and living is that everything has its season. We packed our winter warm furry clothes away and got blasted by spring and its promise of new life.August, as the last month of winter proved to be very hectic for Reiger Park Secondary School. The institution’s NSNP programme (Feeding Scheme) went through a transition. The newly appointed food handlers and suppliers had to sort out their teething problems to respond to the demands of the institution in order to deliver nutritious meals to our learners. I am proud to announce that the initiative by Ekurhuleni to provide free training and testing for driver’s licenses, to learners and members of the community, was a success. Learners were trained and prepared over a period of two weekends at the institution. The learners then sat for their learner’s license testing on the 30th and 31st of August. Most of the learners passed and could show off their learner’s license certificates after the test. We thank the manager at the licensing department at the Boksburg centre, Mrs A Kepkey and her team, for the tremendous effort put in to help our community and the learners at our institution to acquire a much needed

skill that will give them an advantage in the job market, when they start seeking employment. The Preliminary Examination for the matric learners also kicked off without any hiccups, on 26 August 2014. The institution had an unexpected, yet welcomed and needed visit by Boksburg Correctional Services to address learners on the dangers of drug abuse and crime. The awareness campaign is aimed at helping learners to make correct and informed decisions about their careers and future.The institution also appointed a teacher to fill the void left by the sudden death of Mr P Adams.The SSIP programme is still running every Saturday at the other secondary school in the community. Parents and learners should support the effort to improve the pass rate of the matric candidates of 2014.Fiona’s Dance Studio is still partnered to the institution and runs her classes from 11h00 every Saturday morning. Extra classes are also offered on Saturdays to learners in various subjects.The grade 9 learners shall be writing the Annual National Assessment (ANA) on the 17th and 19th September 2014.

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I asked myself when someone who goes around claiming a community leadership role critically asked me and others who offered their time, money and family time, why did the community of Reiger Park not come in their numbers to the Genoeg is Genoeg launch, and what did the orginisers (most of who are volunteers) do to get people to the event; this as many more people were expected to attend; why do you not ask yourself that question? Why do we not each hold ourselves accountable for our lack of commitment? Why do we so easily fall into a state of complacency? What do we think of ourselves to resort to an attitude of little to no interest shown in initiatives seeking to dispel of the stereotypes and labels hung around the neck of us as a community?I ask if our state of complacency has led us so far down a self-undermining path that the perception created about us in many branches of the general media, that we’re a violent, non-caring, crime infested, drug abusing, hand-out seeking community that does nothing to uplift itself, is actually what we also believe.I ask these questions because I think it is time that we ask ourselves these questions. I ask these questions, because when a few dedicated people offer up their time and personal comfort to start a programme to remind the people of Reiger Park what a kind, caring and loving community it really is, very few pitched up to hear the truth about

themselves, to hear how powerful they are as a unit, and others who call themselves leaders point fingers and ask those who voluntarily work at creating unity ‘what did you do’.The launch was not unsuccessful. Those who claim this seek to create sensationalist propaganda. As a community we have had enough of such detractors.Yes, we need to challenge bad leadership, corruption, greed, self-promoting agendas and non-transparency. But when we work together, we start to see no more need for finger pointing and can clear the air by addressing the concerns and so get rid of such concerns so we can move forward and achieve our common goal, which is to highlight the good that lies within the DNA of the people of Reiger Park and ridding the community of all the negative.So, the launch was a success in that there were new bonds formed between a large sector of the leadership and community, from the youth leadership, to concerned residence, the Police and their leadership, other governmental institutions such as Social Services and the MMC of Safety’s office, the private sector, the broader concerned civil society action groups such as Crime Line, Crime Stop and residents of Reiger Park, which include Ramaphosa, Delmore Park, Delmore Gardens and other settlements around Reiger Park.So although we expect the whole of Reiger

Park to stand as one not only on facebook and whatsapp, but through their physical presence when required as well, the unity that started and programs that will continue to unfold from the launch will take us to a point where Reiger Park will not only start realising their potential, but where they will live it. Judge Navsa mentioned again on the day how special the community of Reiger Park is and how close to his heart this community is, so it is for the community to realise this. He went on to point out the success stories in people that came from this community, but that is not where it should stop. He even offered his assistance in tutoring children in English, when he has time, and encouraged all to take action in improving the standard of living and shame those who seek to put this community in a bad light by making the evil doers feel unwelcome through the good that’s taking place within the community.All speakers, who included the MMC of Safety, the local Station Commander, leaders from the CPF, Community leaders, Judge Navsa, Yusuf Abramjee from Crime Line, Provincial Police leaders, etc, mentioned a similar thing, that to uplift a community and to make it safe and prosperous for current and future generations is for the community to stand as one and not back down until their goals are achieved.

“Genoeg is Genoeg speaks to a commitment, a commitment that says I will become part of the collective that will work together to remove these shackles of fear, insecurity, division and hurt that are brought on by negative forces of greed and selfishness. I will live for my people, for my family, for the growth and protection of my neighbours and community at large. It is an emotional yet concise and clear headed commitment that says, I am sick and tired of being the victim and I will stand up and be counted, and I will take hands with my fellow community members so we can all be victors in this war against greed, crime, drugs, unemployment,

alcoholism, poverty, bad publicity, division and hatred” – Justus Abrams.

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Reiger Park 50th Birthday Sports day CelebrationA total of seven Primary schools competed on the day. The Schools from Reiger Park were Reiger Park Primary, Goedehoop Primary and Dommedaris Primary. Then there were the two schools from Edenpark, Stoneridge Primary and Opelweg Primary. Eersterus was represented by Nuntus Primary. Geluksdal Primary also participated.They competed in the four sporting codes, Rugby, Netball, Soccer and Hockey. Some of the teachers also had a little chess competition going.According to the Principal of Reiger Park Primary, Mr Green, the day turned out to be very successful, with the number of children participating coming to 1040. He also thanked the teachers, public and coaches, who offered up their Saturday to attend and assist, and especially his staff who were all present. He, however, shared his disappointment at the lack of interest shown by most of the parents, and asked that parents become more involved in the activities of their children.Only the under 11’s and 13’s competed, and the results were as follows.In Soccer, Reiger Park Primary won the under 11 event with Drommedaris being

runners-up. Opelweg took the under 13 category by beating Geluksdal who became the runners-up.In Rugby, Goedehoop Primary proved to be the dominant school by taking the number one spot in both the under 11 and 13 categories,

with Stoneridge runners-up in the under 11 category and Drommedaris taking the runners-up spot for the under 13’s.The under 11 Netball was won by Geluksdal with Stoneridge in second place. The under 13 category was won by Reiger Park and

again Stoneridge came in second.Geluksdal could not be beaten in Hockey and took both the under 11 and 13 categories, with Reiger Park Primary being runners-up in both under 11 and 13.

A under 13 Rugby match between Drommedaris Primary and Stoneridge Primary Schools.

Masters Soccer Leagueby Anver Jansen

The Masters Soccer league matches on Friday, 5 September that started at 19:00 were highly energetic, with experience and a love for the game of soccer seeming to trump the age of the players; most players being over 35.Two matches were played on the night, with the Masters FC playing in both these matches.The other two teams competing were Stirtonville FC and Judah FC. Judah FC played to a 1 – 1 draw against Masters FC, and in the other match of the evening, Stirtonville FC, who is currently

number two on the log, showed to be too strong for the current log leaders, Masters FC, with the final score being Stirtonville FC (5) v Masters FC (2).The Co-ordinators of the Reiger Park Masters Soccer league’s hopes are for the league to continue to grow, with more teams joining, and they also welcome the community to the stadium every Friday evening to come and support their favourite teams.

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Reiger Park Primary hosted an Inter-Primary Schools Sports day event as part of their 50th birthday celebrations, on Saturday, 6 September 2014.