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12 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@tisoblackstar.co.za - advertising: charodinev@tisoblackstar.co.za THE REPRESENTATIVE 27 April 2018 Giving voice to pupils ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA LUKHANJI FM presenters have embarked on an outreach programme for local schools in partnership with the departments of education, social development and health. The radio station recently launched the programme for matrics at John Noah High School. Lukhanji FM head of news Thembekazi Yiweni said the outreach was aimed at helping the youth and give back to the communit y. “The community radio station serves as a link between the community and the government, which is why we decided to approach local departments to join us. “We started with John Noah as the school has a poor matric pass rate, which makes the pupils lack the confidence to think they can do well.” Yiweni said the school’s pupils came from poor OUTREACH PROGRAMME: Lukhanji FM presenters with representatives of the departments of education, health and social development and pupils at John Noah High School Picture: ABONGILE SOLUNDWANA backgrounds and the radio station wanted them to know there were people who cared. The outreach would also be extended to other schools, she said. “We will do the outreach on a quarterly basis. Our aim is to not only focus on matrics, but on the Grade 9s who still have to choose the correct subjects for the future.” Principal Samkelo Maka lauded the outreach. “When Yiweni approached the school for a slot with the pupils we gave it to her because we believed that, as a former pupil of the school, she would help the pupils in guiding and encouraging them to take their studies seriously.” He said the content was relevant as it spoke directly to the challenges the pupils fa c e d . “The pupils are affected by behavioural trends, lifestyle patterns, substance abuse and absenteeism, which are rife. “We have pupils from childheaded homes. These are the problems which make them vulnerable. We had a case where a pupil lived with a boyfriend who was working. “She refused to stay at home because she said it was an unstable environment to study in,” he said. The outreach also gave the school a platform to make the community aware of the issues faced by the youth, Maka said. ON POINT: The Queen’s College band during the Freedom of Entry parade along Cathcart Road in Komani as part of the school’s 160th reunion celebrations at the weekend Picture: PILANATHI RASMENI Gift of the gab rules GHS Derby v Clarendon: Debating – senior team Jabu Seti, Sazi Mbalo and Sibo Yapi won; junior team Khuthala Mayekiso, Catherine Roberts and Aiswarya Mathew (best speaker) won. Chess: Top-five players lost 1-4. Senior debating league: Two teams entered, with the A team placed third and the B team sixth. The A team now qualifies to compete at the provincial debating tournament. The top-10 speakers of the day included three GHS girls – Nande Dube (fifth), Nitta Mattam (sixth) and Cwenga Gosa (seventh). In the junior debating league, the junior A team was ranked third and junior B team four th. Congratulations to Khuthala Mayekiso who was ranked second and Aiswarya Mathew who was ranked seventh in the top-10 speakers of the day. IT’S WAR: Queen’s College Old Boys doing the war cry on The Rec on Saturday during the school’s 160th reunion celebrations Picture: PILANATHI RASMENI SUDOKU NUMBER 20 - Medium ANSWER NR 19 4 3 2 7 9 6 5 1 8 7 5 6 1 8 3 2 4 9 9 1 8 4 5 2 3 7 6 5 6 4 3 7 8 1 9 2 8 7 3 2 1 9 4 6 5 2 9 1 6 4 5 7 8 3 3 8 7 9 2 1 6 5 4 6 4 9 5 3 7 8 2 1 1 2 5 8 6 4 9 3 7 SEND in a completed Soduko #20 to win one of five ‘t wo coffees with muffins’ from Sasol at 2 Cathcart Road. Drop the solution before 10am on Tuesday, May 1, at The Rep, 24 Prince Alfred Street in Komani, or scan a copy and send it to sonjar@timesmedia.co.za. 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 Holtzhauzen and Harold Levack. Name: ..................................... Phone: ...............................
THE REPRESENTATIVE 27 April 2018 Tel: (045) 839-4040 Emergency: (A/H) 083-272-0955 ° Editorial: sonjar@tisoblackstar.co.za - advertising: charodinev@tisoblackstar.co.za 13 A new home for Nomathemba EMLM steps in to help provide a house for frail woman in Mlungisi ANDISA BONANI AM LU N G I S I resident, N o m at h e m b a Mbana, is set to have her house rebuilt from scratch after the dilapidated structure was destroyed by bad weather last year and left the frail owner homeless. Portfolio head for human settlements Luleka Gubula and the director for human settlements in EMLM Liseka Bam attended the sod-turning and handover of the site to Pict rasques Improvement Pty Ltd last Thursday. Gubula said the building of the house was a dream come true for the Mbana family and they were happy that this much-needed service was delivered t i m e o u s l y. Mbana, who currently lives with her sister, Noluthando Qoza, made headlines last year when she mysteriously disappeared from home and was found days later in an East London hospital. The Daily Dispatch last year reported the mentally disturbed Mbana was run over by a car which left the scene and the victim was found by passersby which resulted in her being hospitalised in East London. The alarm about Mbana’s house was raised by ANC ward councillor Mncedisi Mbengo who reported the matter to Enoch Mgijima Local Municipalit y’s former mayor, Lindiwe Gunuza-Nkwentsha. Mbengo indicated Gunuza-Nkwentsha did everything she could while still mayor to help Mbana and ensure a house would be built for h e r. “The former mayor consulted with relevant officers in Chris Hani District Municipality (CHDM) who took it upon themselves to help Mbana. The construction to the house will commence this week. “This act of kindness by local government includes six other houses to be built for indigent families. “I had to write a motivational letter to CHDM on why these seven houses had to take priority and why the families needed Cell: 076 513 0784 2019 ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN 2018 ENROLMENTS STILL OPEN FOR GRADE 0-R new homes urgently. “These are the fruits of that letter and I am grateful to be of service under a municipality that listens to people’s needs and acts a c c o r d i n g l y. ” NEW! Daycare and Preschool ENGLISH MEDIUM 2018 ENROLMENTS STILL OPEN LIMITED VACANCIES AVAILABLE COME AND REGISTER YOUR CHILD NOW! Transport from home at a reasonable fare Open from 6:30am until 6:30pm Ages: 4 months - 5 years Open on weekends and holidays Meals included in school fees Safe outdoor games and many educational toys After care services Potty training ‘Let us care for your child and put your mind at ease’ Enquiries 078 687 8422/ 071 917 2306/ 074 529 7012 8 Bells Road, Queenstown (Cnr Woodhouse Street, Opposite Lukhanji B&B and CHDM) Known as a natural yellow dye, but it’s so much more TURMERIC has been and still is a commonly used natural dye for foods such as rice, and even c l ot h i n g . For many years in the East, turmeric has been used as an effective medicine too. This spice has been linked to having a role in preventing cancer development and Alzheimer’s disease. The active ingredient in turmeric that has been so well researched, is named curcumin. Curcumin has proven to have powerful anti-inflammatory effects which can relieve pain when taken in the right doses. This may be especially helpful if you suffer from arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease or any other chronic inflammatory condition. Curcumin relaxes the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, supports healing of the colon and assists in lowering high blood sugar levels. Studies show how curcumin even reduces gas and bloating. The active ingredient called piperine gives black pepper its pungent flavour and it enhances absorption of nutrients and medications (herbal and drug). Science shows how black pepper even increases turmeric absorption, so best to use these two spices together. Excessive doses of turmeric can thin the blood and may cause stomach upset. Turmeric should be avoided if you take blood thinner medications or if you are due for surgery or have gall bladder disease. This is to avoid complications. It is considered safe for pregnant women to have turmeric in low doses. Turmeric tea is enjoyed more in the East, best prepared with a little black pepper and honey. It is such a warm spice and is often part of curry powders. However, turmeric does not give a strong, hot burn-like flavour. It can add thickness to stews and soups. There are also turmeric capsules available. However, you can easily incorporate this versatile spice into your cooking for health benefits. Turmeric is related to ginger. The commonly available deep yellow turmeric spice is derived from grinding the underground stem/root of the plant. Turmeric literally can brighten up our day by giving you more colourful foods, but it also may brighten up your body when eaten with your meals.
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