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12 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@timesmedia.co.za - advertising: charodinev@timesmedia.co.za THE REPRESENTATIVE 29 September 2017 BEAUTIFUL: Sisanda Ralane and Poliswa Mkosi in fine form during the Queens Hotel and Casino Heritage Market Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA CALL FOR HELP: Isibindi non-profit organisation child and youth care workers, from left, manager Nwabisa Machine, supervisor Lindiwe Mkiva, Sindiswa Kwanza, Vuyiswa Calisa, Ntombekhaya Zongo, Boniswa Madadafane, Nwabisa Maseti and Mandisa Nandi Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA Isibindi staff need help ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA EZIBELENI Isibindi Youth and Child Care Centre workers who tend to the needs of vulnerable children who are orphaned, disabled and abused, have not received their subsidy from the department of social development for six months. Fifteen people work for the o r g a n i s at i o n . Project manager Nwabisa Machine said employees had reached an agreement with the department that a threemonth waiting period – from April to June – of each year was in order, to accommodate budget allocations. This year, however, the Youth, child centre desperate for payment of its subsidies period passed with no explanation and no payment. Machine said after enquiries were raised with the department in July, the organisation was told that the money would be paid the following week. To date, no payment has been received. Child and youth care worker Mandisi Nandi said in a follow-up with the department she was told that the money had been paid into a Standard Bank account which was previously used while the organisation was still under the jurisdiction of Child We l fa r e . The money could not be traced, however. “Our question is: how was the money transferred to a bank account that is no longer active? No one has bothered to explain what is happening with our money.” She said Isibinde regularly provided reports, but the department did not seem to care how it would survive. Another worker, Boniswa Madadafane, said fears were that Isibinde would be evicted from the building it was using as it was unable to pay rent. “My child’s school shoes are broken – I have to make her wear casual shoes. It’s painful to have to work while you’re not even sure what your child is eating.” Madadafane said some of the workers had since left in search of paying jobs. Questions were sent to the social development department, but no response had been received at the time of going to press. IN DEMAND: South African Post Office workers of Komani joined their colleagues countrywide in calling for a 12% increment and an increase on housing subsidies from R900 to R1200. The employees are also demanding that temporary workers should be employed permanently and that delivery agents employees must be under the regulations of the South African Post Office. Communication Workers’ Union provincial deputy chairman Bonke Mfenqe said backpay of R7.3-million due for payment on April 1 2017 was also part of the demand Picture: SIVENATHI GOSA GOT THIS: Mieke Strydom enjoying the Heritage market at the Queens Hotel and Casino Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA Fireworks: correct channels pursued THE Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) has indicated that it had followed the proper channels before allowing fireworks to be set off at the Mlungisi stadium during the jazz festival last w e e ke n d . The Rep was contacted by residents who queried the setting off of fireworks in a built-up area and expressed concern over the welfare of dogs scared by the noise. CHDM spokesman Thobeka Mqamelo said the district authority was “mindful of due diligence that must be done to ensure safety of the community prior, during and after display of fireworks. Consequently, permission was obtained from relevant bodies including their participation for monitoring of, amongst others, safety of the fall out zone (landing site)”. She said the process of application included obtaining permission from the bomb squad in Pretoria, assessment by the DHCM Fire Services unit to ensure compliance with set conditions and the assistance of the local bomb squad to oversee the event. – Rep reporter Eastern Cape dam levels still continue to drop DAM levels in the Eastern Cape continue to drop with the Enoch Mgijima area’s main source of water, the Waterdown Dam, down to 60%. At this time last year, the dam was 100% full. The Rep reported (“Running Dry”, September 22) that the Chris Hani District Municipality had issued a dire warning to residents that the area was in crisis mode following a crippling drought which had left the Bonkolo Dam below measurable level. Water from the new Xonxa Dam pipeline is expected to be available from the end of the year. According to the latest readings by the Department of Water Affairs, the Xonxa Dam is currently at 95.8%, down slightly from the 96.3% of last year. The Wriggleswade Dam in the Stutterheim area is at 65.2%, down from 88.2% at the same time last year, while the Gubu Dam in the same district is at 89.8%, down from 95% last year. The Oxkraal Dam near Whittlesea is at 27.9%, down from 40.8%, while the Kommandodrift Dam near Cradock is at 35.6%, down from 52% last year. – Rep reporter
THE REPRESENTATIVE 29 September 2017 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@timesmedia.co.za - advertising: charodinev@timesmedia.co.za Thyme for great smiles 13 and healthy fresh breath HAVING FUN: Enjoying Heritage Day activities during the Queens Casino and Hotel Market Day on Sunday, back from left, Sonwabo Ngxesha and Thinus Koen, centre from left, Rebecca and Eerhard Koen, and front from left, Nolubabalo and S o n wa b o - J u n i o r Ngxesha and Janne Koen Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA Workshop aims to improve disabled support at Ikhala SIMTEMBILE MGIDI HELPING to improve the lives of the disabled was the main topic of discussion during a workshop at the Ikhala TVET College in Ezibeleni last Thursday. Senior managers of Ikhala colleges attended the workshop which involved Inclusive Education South Africa in discussions on how to make the college more inclusive and supporting of people with disabilities. Student support manager Africa Mgaleli said the college could broaden the access of disabled students to the college, but the facility simultaneously had a constitutional obligation to provide a support service in order for students to succeed in their studies. “You must provide adequate support which entails specialised human resources, such as lecturers who will need to undertake training to be more sensitive, aware and a c c o m m o d at i n g .” Budgets also needed to be biased to allow inclusivity and the setting up of disabled THIS IS HOW IT FEELS: Ikhala management members during a recent workshop in Komani to ensure easier tertiary education accessibility for support units at campuses within three to five years. Mgaleli said the college had embarked on a journey to make the institution of learning more inclusive in 2013 and a temporary disability unit structure was established in 2014, which afforded assistive devices for visually and hearing challenged students. University head of disability at the University of Cape Town Reinette Popplestone was the main speaker. Popplestone advised the college on ways to categorise disabilities to ensure better a s s i st a n c e . She said one of the challenges facing tertiary institutions was that funders wanted to fund things such as buildings instead of channelling funds towards needs such as sign language interpreters. Popplestone said it it was difficult to categorise people with disabilities as people sympathised with a person in a wheelchair or wanted to help a blind person, while students with emotional or mental disabilities were often not met with the same degree of e m p at h y. Lecturers were often not understanding or patient, she said. Rehabilitation manager Boniswa Citwa from Retina South Africa said the workshop was a necessary initiative for all colleges. “Colleges do not have disability units or they are not functioning. This meeting was important, especially for managers. They need to understand the importance of assisting st u d e n t s .” Senior education specialist for Inclusive Education South Africa Nosiphiwo Delubom said they needed management to prioritise inclusive education. “Our infrastructure is not fully accessible for students with disabilities. The labs do not have equipment that accommodates them. As inclusive as our accommodation is, we are hoping for inclusive education as well – strategic planning and an increase in the number of disabled students accepted to study.” disabled students Picture: SIMTEMBILE MGIDI THERE is a lot to smile about, spring is here and the year end festivities are around the corner. To give your best smile, it is really important to care for your teeth and gums. From an early age, our parents urge us to brush our teeth twice a day. This helps reduce plaque build-up and keep our breath fresher . Since ancient times the robust herb known as thyme has been used to keep oral bacteria at bay and help fight against infections. In the late 1800s two scientists developed a mouthwash with thymol - still popular to this day. Thymol is the main essential oil derived from thyme. Thymol has been shown by studies to be effective in combating gingivitis (gum infections). Keeping your gums healthy is really important as gums are where the roots of your teeth are embedded. Bad breath often stems from plaque build-up, gingivitis or poor oral hygiene. You definitely don’t want that. For many years thyme has had a role in the herbalist’s armory to help in cases of coughs, oral infections and poor digestion. Thyme has been said to have properties that are able to destroy various harmful bacteria, fungi, some viruses and even parasites. So adding some thyme to your cooking, may even keep your gut area healthy. Thyme is best added to meat or vegetable stews at the beginning of the cooking process to enable the herb to blend in more completely. Regardless of how long you cook this herb; thyme’s rich aroma will not fade and will only increase the flavour of your fo o d . A rough guideline to interpret ‘a sprig of thyme’ is half a teaspoon. Rocky areas in your garden can be spots where fresh sun-loving thyme can thrive. This neat herb not only enhances the flavour of your cooking with its vibrant aroma, it also protects your health and helps you to display great smiles. A friendly smile can go a long way to lift up someone’s day . Anastacia Sampson – D.N. Med E N O C H M G I J I M A L O C A L M U N I C I P A L I T Y Notice is herewith given that the Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality is commencing with a process to prepare a Spatial Development Framework for its area of jurisdiction in terms of Chapter 4 of the Spatial Planning a n d L a n d Us e M a n a g ement Ac t N o. 1 6 of 2013 (SPLUMA). The process will be undertaken in terms of 8 Phases, which among others, will include: Perspective) Projects) Any person or body wishing to be registered as an interested and afected party can forward relevant details to the oice of the Municipal Manager for the attention of Mrs A Boucher, Acting Manager: Town Planning. Municipal Manager Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality Private Bag X7111 / 2c Komani Street Komani 5320 E n q u i r i es a n d s u bmi s s i on s c a n a l s o be ma d e to M r s A B ou c h er d u r i n g oi ce hours at 045 807 6400/15 or via email to value@lukhanji.gov.za. S. NKONKI TOWN HALL ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER CATHCART ROAD, KOMANI
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