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18 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@tisoblackstar.co.za - advertising: charodinev@tisoblackstar.co.za THE REPRESENTATIVE 20 April 2018 Event to tackle drug abuse SUDOKU NUMBER 19 - Medium ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA NON-PROFIT organisation Azariah’s Outreach members Aloisius Alexander and his wife, Samantha, will conduct a drug awareness campaign tomorrow to empower community members who are affected by the problem. The event will take place at Royal Ryser Primary School in Factory Road from 2pm until 5pm. The couple started the organisation in 2015 after joining the Victoria Park Neighbourhood Wat c h . Alexander said, “We saw what was happening in our community and how youths were abusing drugs and committing crime because of it. We want the community to be enlightened on how to tackle the issue. Tomorrow we want to focus on those who are already exposed to drugs. “The organisation will also focus on things such as alcohol abuse and teenage pregnancy, which also affect the youth.” He said they planned to hold the engagements once a month. “We want government to be involved because areas like New Rest, Aloe Vale and Victoria Park are marginalised. This is not just a community issue, but it is also that of the government’s. We can not ignore the problem as if nothing is happening. I grew REACHING OUT: Aloisius and Samantha Alexander of Azariah’s Outreach will conduct a drug awareness campaign Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA up in Mlungisi and we never had such problems 25 years ago.” “We want departments like social development to be involved and the people to be informed about their role in the community.” Other key stake holders will include the health and education departments, as well as the police, he said. “We want the youth to be educated on the long-term effects of drug abuse. We have extended an invitation to schools and churches. We also have foot soldiers who know those who are living with drug problems.” Samantha said, “We will speak on the impact that drugs have on the family unit. We are inviting parents who are concerned about their children, to come and spend an afternoon with us.” See the new Volkswagen Polo at car show ANSWER NR 18 SEND in a completed Soduko #19 for a ch a n c e to win one of five ‘t wo coffees with muffins’ f ro m Sasol at 2 Cathcart Road. Drop off the solution b e fo r e 10am on Tuesday, April 21, at The Rep offices, 24 Prince Alfred Street, or scan and send it to s o n j a r @ t i s o b l a c k s t a r. c o . z a . Please include your contact number and full names. Please produce your ID when you collect your prize from The Rep offices. The winners last week were Annette Holtzhausen and Berenice Levack. Name: ..................................... Phone: .................................... MARKET Square Volkswagen Queenstown is a proud sponsor of I Love Stance 2K18, organised by Osetra Events, which is set to take Komani by storm in the near future. Car enthusiasts will bring the vehicles they have poured their time and effort into, each a project of passion. They will be judged on various categories, such as Best Air, Best Static, Best Custom Rep Wheel, Best PUPILS from WB Rubusana and Bulelani senior secondary schools benefited from a career expo hosted by the PJ Jafta Foundation for Grade 12 pupils in the Ezibeleni Community Hall last week. Various institutions of higher learning, including Rhodes University, the University of Fort Hare, Ikhala TVET College and Ilitha College, provided pupils with information on how to make the right career choices and what to expect after completing Grade 12. Motivational speaker Zimkita Soci-Kweqa emphasised that most people tended to be crippled by a fear of the unknown. “Good things come to those who hustle. Know that it does not matter what you Fitment, and more. Apart from a variety of cars to feast the eyes on, food and refreshment stalls, live entertainment and a kiddies’ corner, make this a day out for the family. I Love Stance 2K18 will take place at Victoria Manor on Saturday April 28, from 9am to 5pm. To add value, dealerships will join in the fun and bring the latest models to be viewed. Pop in to Market Square Volkswagen Q u e e n st o w n ’s display to see the new Polo, among others. The new Polo is longer, wider and slightly lower, with more interior room than before. It’s built on Vo l k s wa g e n ’s new MQB platform, a shared modular construction that lowers engineering costs. It is the first Volkswagen to have the new-generation Active Info Display with higher quality graphics and a wider range of functions. New features include the blind spot monitor with rear traffic alert and semi-automated park assist. The optional panoramic sunroof is one of the largest in its class. Tickets to the event cost R30. For more information, contact Branwin Afrikaner on 0 8 3 - 3 9 2 - 3 478 . To find out more about the new Polo, or any other vehicles in Vo l k s wa g e n ’s stable, contact Lourinda Richter on 072-999-8453. ON THE SCHOOLB E AT Boost for Komani principals ATOTAL of 22 principals from schools in Komani and surrounding areas have enrolled with the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business to participate in the Principals’ Management Development Programme (MDP) over the course of this year. The first module ran over four days during the April holidays and was hosted at Get Ahead College. This programme forms part of the Get Ahead community development outreach, and is funded by Capitec Foundation with the University of Cape Town Graduate School presenting the programme, and is supported by the depar tment of education in Komani. UCT GSB course convenor Dr Elanca Shelley said the programme, which started in Cape Town schools in 2012, was being run for the first time in the Eastern Cape. Shelley said the local principals would be trained during the school LOVE OF LEARNING: The principals from Komani at the Principals Management De ve l o p m e n t Programme (MDP) hosted at Get Ahead College Picture: MEMORIES PHOTOGRAPHY holidays over the course of the year. “All the content we teach is for the principals to familiarise themselves with the issues they face as leaders in their school environments.” Shelley said the township school pupils in Cape Town faced similar challenges to those confronting rural schools in the Eastern Cape. “These are rural areas with high unemployment rates. There are socio-economic issues that impact the pupils, such as poverty, gangsterism, drugs and lack of resources.” The principals did not always have what they needed to do their jobs. “This means that as leaders they need to have initiative and creativity to try to do more with less. “This module focused on systematic management, how to formulate and solve problems. The next module will focus on business acumen to address financial and operation management, and we will deal with change management in Career expo helps guide Ezibeleni pupils went through – what matters is the final product.” Pupil Yolisile Coki said, “I have learnt a lot. I am preparing to do an LLB at university because I want to represent those in need. I have realised that I am on the right path and I will start working h a r d e r. ” PJ Jafta Foundation is a non-profit organisation (NPO) that focuses on youth development in Komani. One of the NPO coordinators, Seliyanda Raraza, said, “We started off with a study mentorship by hosting career exhibitions. This event was the first of its kind in Ezibeleni and we will appreciate any kind of support with future endeavours.” – Rep intern the third module, in order for the principals to introduce change to their schools.” Ezibeleni’s Lonwabo Primary School principal Melikhaya Tywabi, said, “I think the programme will bring good relations between the school’s management and supporting staff. The schools will become functional with order. The programme will lead schools to be more productive, and this will make local schools work together by offering mentorship advice and sharing resources.” SKY’S THE LIMIT: Pupils from Bulelani and Rubusana senior secondary schools l i st e n to Rhodes University administration officer Tuliswa Mondliwa at the PJ Jafta career expo Picture: PILANATHI RASMENI
THE REPRESENTATIVE 20 April 2018 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@tisoblackstar.co.za - advertising: charodinev@tisoblackstar.co.za 19 Health campaign for Ikhala students PILANATHI RASMENI MEN'S HEALTH: Professional nurse Siboleke Ntobane shares an educational session on the health issues men are faced with Picture: PILANATHI RASMENI IN AN attempt to tackle issues faced by the youth including sexually transmitted infections and HIV/Aids in the region, the Ikhala TVET College and the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) hosted a health and awareness campaign at the Komani campus on Tuesday. The students braved the rainy weather and went to the venues to listen and for medical e x a m i n at i o n s . Addressing a hall filled with students, DHET Health, Wellness and Development Centre coordinator in the Eastern Cape, Ndileka Mbalo, said women were most exposed to abuse hence there was a need to discuss issues pertaining to the empowerment of women. This included women looking after their health. “The purpose of these sessions is to raise awareness about breast and cervical cancer. It is important to share this information with our children in order to protect them. Remember to achieve your dreams, you need to start taking care of your life and your b o d y. ” Mbalo mentioned having sexual relations with multiple partners increased the chances of cervical cancer. “Practising unprotected sex with many people can increase the rate of getting infected by cervical cancer.” Departmental officials conducted pap smears and breast cancer screenings. Student council member Nolitha Jacob said, “The programme was successful. We decided to separate the venues so male students could feel free to engage on sensitive topics such as male medical circumcisions. We also shared information about prostate and testicular cancer.” SHARPENING UP: Southbourne Preparatory pupils are put through their paces during a recent hockey clinic Picture: SUPPLIED THANK YOU! The Hangklip High School learner council with their jerseys, sponsored by Jacksons Picture: SUPPLIED Maimane visit THE DA federal leader, Mmusi the land have not been successful Maimane, will be visiting to date.The area is believed to Gwatyu farms near Komani on comprise about 58 farms with S u n d ay. more than 2 000 residents. According to a press release by The DA indicated that a land the party, Maimane will meet with audit had been done a year ago farmers living on land owned by with indications that the land the state but which is not being would be transferred, but that this used for any purpose. had not yet transpired. Efforts to secure the tenure to – Rep reporter BRIGHT SPARKS: The Queen’s Junior School cum laude recipients and Top Ten academic achievers in Grades 4 to 7 got together for a group photograph recently Picture: SUPPLIED HEADING FOR QAMATA: DA federal leader Mmusi Maimane Picture: BUSINESSLIVE CREATIVE CLASS: Get Ahead Project pupils from Komani with the paper chains they made in the Makerspace classroom Picture: SUPPLIED Goshen residents in long wait for RDP homes ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA GOSHEN Village residents are still waiting for 67 RDP houses which they were allegedly promised by the provincial department of human settlements last year. The village, which is located between Komani and Cathcart, has a population of 7000. A resident, Dabane Mqede, said a departmental official had visited the community in September last year after they had requested government houses. Mqede said: “We have old mud houses in the community so when we approached the department, we were told the houses would be prioritised. On the day of her visit, Papu [official] said she would introduce a contractor to the community to begin building the houses in October and the project would take three months to complete.” He said three months passed without any feedback from the department. “When we followed up with the department, we were told the official was no longer in the department.” Mqede said the department’s delegates visited again last month and committed to build 60 houses, but no time-frame was given. He said another problem was living without a clinic, which resulted in the residents having to travel to Cathcart for health services. “The clinic was closed without warning in 2016. This came as a surprise because it was functioning properly and well resourced. “We approached the department of health to bring back the clinic services to the people and every time we follow up we are told the clinic is under way, but no action is taken. “The population of 7000 does not even get mobile clinic ser vices.” He said the R351 road towards the area was badly damaged, which created problems for scholar transport and funerals. “The state of the road gets worse when it rains. The provincial department came to assess the road in 2015. She said the department was busy with a road in King William’s Town and as soon as that project was done, they would look at ours. She said the road needed culverts which the department had, but it did not have the necessary transport to get them to the R351.” The Department of Human Set tlements’s Lwandile Sicwetsha said the housing project was still being planned. Sicwetsha said, “The feedback to the community is provided through the appropriate platforms and community structures. The number of the houses is as it was received from the application by the municipality. At this stage, we cannot indicate the time frame. “Once all the internal processes are complete, the department will be in a better position to set up the implementation plan for it.” Health Department spokesman Sizwe Kupelo said Goshen was a poverty site which had been identified by the department and as a result, a soup kitchen was established. “We cannot close a functioning clinic unless it is a health post. A health post is when a community member avails a place for the mobile clinic nurses to operate in, which is currently the case in Goshen. “The mobile clinic cames twice a month on Tuesdays. We will sort the problem out with the manager to ensure that the mobile clinic is still operating.” The Public Works Department had not responded at the time of going to press.
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