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“This beautiful cheese deserves a place on every cheese board.”Their storyNorman and Rina Belcher are both in their 70s. They lived in Johannesburg, he a factory manager and she in the corporate fi nance world, when the opportunity to buy their daughter’s plot in Bapsfontein landed upon them “many years ago”.

“Who would have imagined, but here we are; cheesemakers for 17 years now,” Norman said while showing the City Times around their beautiful 15-acre property last week.

“When we decided to buy the place we knew we had to do something with it to generate an income for our retirement.

“I thought of planting proteas, but discovered the soil here isn’t suitable, so then I thought maybe olives, but this was no good as we’re in a high frost area.

“It was eventually a documentary I watched on goat farming and cheesemaking which sparked the interest we ultimately pursued.”

Among many other avenues, the couple

undertook cheesemaking and dairy production courses at an academy in Irene.

They’d absorb all the knowledge they could and turn this into experiments at home.

Norman fondly recalls them milking the four goats they started out with by hand, Rina making the fi rst pot of cheese on the stove.

“It was a disaster,” Norman laughed.Today they employ 13 staff, produce

dairy products six days a week and supply customers, mainly in the hospitality industry, all over the country.

It’s obviously hard work and long hours for all involved. The goats are already being milked by 4am and on Saturdays Norman and Rina drive out to a market in Menlyn at the crack of dawn for a full day of promoting and selling their products.

Rina is bubbling with excitement about them opening a market-style eatery and

cheese shop on their farm later this year. The couple attributes their success to

passion.“It is a wonderful feeling to know our little

Benoni-based cheesery produces award-winning products which are revered and enjoyed in top-class establishments across South Africa,” said Rina.

“But this is not something you can go into if your heart isn’t in it and it’s a team effort, not a hobby ‘to keep the wife busy’,” Norman said.

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After scrutinising more than 800 products, the judging panel at the Agri-Expo Qualité Awards named a “humble little specimen” made by a Bapsfontein cheesery South Africa’s 2019 Dairy Product of the Year.

An elated Norman and Rina Belcher, the owners of Belnori Boutique Cheesery, in Nestpark, Bapsfontein, are no strangers to awards - 60 South African gold medals and 24 World Cheese Awards medals to be exact - but this title, they said, is the proverbial cherry on the cake.

The star of the Agri-Expo show was the Belchers’ St Francis of Ashisi cream cheese, which triumphed over 882 dairy products from 76 manufacturers at the awards ceremony in Cape Town on March 29.

The couple attended the awards with their production manager, Bongi Nondzama.

“One always hopes to win something - otherwise, why enter?” Rina said.

“We are always interested to see who wins - a commercial manufacturer or one of the smaller cheeseries - and of course we’ve dreamed of achieving this accolade, but never really thought we’d get it.

“It was pretty mind-blowing that our cheese, a humble little specimen, was named the winner.”

Rina explained St Francis of Ashisi is a 50 per cent goat’s and 50 per cent Jersey milk cream cheese.

“The product is inoculated with penicillium camemberti spores and wrapped in ash.

“It is left to ripen for a fortnight or so and, as it does, a white-mould jacket covers the cheese,” she explained.

Chief judge and international dairy expert Kobus Mulder said for a product to be awarded the prestigious title of Dairy Product of the Year in a competition of this nature is a long and diffi cult journey and the dream of every dairy technologist.

“Not only is it an extraordinary performance, but also proof of sustained good manufacturing knowledge and practices, as well as quality control.

“St Francis of Ashisi is made using the lactic acid coagulation method, which is well known in France,” Mulder explained.

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Their success is a dream come true, the Belchers said, and they’re happiest among their herd of Saanen Swish goats which is largely responsible for the award-winning range of cheeses and other dairy products they currently produce.

Dairy Product of the Year proudly made in Benoni

daughter s plot in Bapsfontein landed upon them “many years ago”.

“Who would have imagined, but here we are; cheesemakers for 17 years now,” Norman said while showing the City Times around their beautiful 15-acre property last week.

“When we decided to buy the place we knew we had to do something with it togenerate an income for our retirement.

“I thought of planting proteas, but discovered the soil here isn’t suitable, so then I thought maybe olives, but this was no good as we’re in a high frost area.

“It was eventually a documentary I watched on goat farming and cheesemaking which sparked the interest we ultimately pursued.”

Among many other avenues, the couple

It was a disaster, Norman laughed.Today they employ 13 staff, produce

dairy products six days a week and supplycustomers, mainly in the hospitality industry, all over the country.

It’s obviously hard work and long hours for all involved. The goats are already being milked by 4am and on Saturdays Norman and Rina drive out to a market in Menlyn at the crack of dawn for a full day of promoting and selling their products.

Rina is bubbling with excitement about them opening a market-style eatery and

South Africa, said Rina. “But this is not something you can go into if

your heart isn’t in it and it’s a team effort, not a hobby ‘to keep the wife busy’,” Norman said.

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Crystal Park SAPS spokesperson Const Alex Mokete confi rmed that crime in the area is presently manageable, but added that the station commander, Lt Col Belinda Motaung, has put together a crime prevention team to deal with crime trends which may emerge.

In sector one, which covers Crystal Park and Cloverdene, house break-ins are

the main contributor to the crime statistics.

Mokete said, however, these crimes are now under control

and they are appealing to the residents to be each other’s eyes and ears.

In sector two, which covers Chief Albert

Luthuli Park and the N12 highway, the main crime contributor is contact crimes

- murder, attempted murder, assault with the intent to cause

grievous bodily

harm, common assault, common robbery, robbery with aggravating circumstances and sexual assault.

“These crimes are committed mostly by people visiting taverns, as residents drink and then they get involved in altercations which lead to such crimes,” said Mokete.

“The station commander is leading operations to close down illegal shebeens.”

In sector three and four, which covers Benoni Agricultural Holdings, Marister, Vlakfontein, Fairleads, Zesfontein and Petit, crime is very low.

The spokesperson said Motaung applauded the sector managers, WO David Jacobs and WO Gerhard van der Merwe, for their efforts in working with the community policing forums to patrol the area.

To report crime, contact your sector commanders or the station on 011 969 4880 or visit the station at 91 Longmore Drive, Crystal Park.

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A male suspect was arrested in the Benoni CBD on March 29 for possession of crack cocaine and nyaope valued at over R4 000.

According to EMPD Chief Supt Wilfred Kgasago, the suspect was arrested in Woburn Avenue in the Benoni CBD.

“The 28-year-old foreign national man was found with 15 rocks and three ziplock bags of nyaope with a total street value of R4 500,” said Kgasago.

“He was detained at Benoni Police Station on charges of possession and dealing in narcotics.

The suspect was expected to appear in court on April 1.Stolen vehicle recovered

In another incident, EMPD offi cers recovered a stolen vehicle in Etwatwa on the morning of March 30.

The vehicle was stolen in Emalahleni.“The owner of the vehicle immediately

informed his vehicle tracking company when he discovered the vehicle had been stolen.

“The tracking company alerted the EMPD Equestrian Unit members, who were able to track the car to Etwatwa.

“The vehicle was found abandoned, displaying false number plates, but with minimal damages and was later taken to SAPS Van Ryn Deep pound in Benoni for further investigations and safekeeping.”Blue-light vehicle impounded

In a related incident in Etwatwa, a vehicle illegally fi tted with blue lights and a siren was impounded from a panel-beating business.

“The EMPD SWAT members received information about a private Mercedes-Benz SUV at a panel-beating business in Etwatwa that was apparently fi tted with blue lights and a siren.

“Const Maphumulo and his partner rushed to the panel-beating business where they found the front part of the Mercedes stripped already and the blue lights removed.

“Inside a toolbox on the premises, the metro police came across a siren box, seemingly hidden.

“Based on the fact that the blue lights and the siren were located within the premises and could reasonably be associated with the freshly-stripped Mercedes-Benz, the SWAT members took the decision to impound the SUV for further investigations to be conducted.”

Recent EMPD successes

The Benoni SAPS has issued a stern warning to Benoni residents not to open false criminal cases.

This follows several such incidents being reported by the public.

Spokesperson Capt Nomsa Sekele said false cases take up valuable police resources and time which could instead have been used to combat crime or save a life.

“It is also a waste of government

resources, which affects the taxpayer at the end of the day,” Sekele said.

“Dedicated detectives give their best to investigating cases only to fi nd that some are in fact false.

“In many instances, people open such cases in order to process a fraudulent claim with their insurance company.

“Others go as far as pawning their cars and then report that the vehicle was stolen or hijacked.”

Sekele reiterated that it is a serious and punishable offence (perjury) to open a false criminal case, the consequences of which are far-reaching if the perpetrator is found guilty.

Benoni acting station commander Col Ronald Mkhonza is appealing to the community to work with the police by providing reliable information when reporting crime.

Police warn against opening false cases

Crystal Park SAPS update

Crystal Park SAPS spokesperson Const Alex Mokete.

Crystal Park SAPS spokesperson Const Alex Mokete confi rmed that crime in the area is presently manageable, but added that the station commander, Lt ColBelinda Motaung, has put together a crime prevention team to deal with crime trends which may emerge.

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The Crystal Park SAPS have opened an inquest docket after the decomposed body of a woman was discovered on a plot on the corner of Hazel and Elm roads, Benoni Agricultural Holdings, on April 2.

Spokesperson Const Alex Mokete said a member of the community discovered the body after investigating an unpleasant smell and fl ies on the property.

“The police were contacted and the offi cers discovered the body, which was already decomposed,” said Mokete.

“It is not clear how long the woman had been dead for.”

She was dressed in short black tights and a vest.

Anyone with information which can help the police in their investigation should contact Crystal Park Police Station on 011 969 4880.

Five Crystal Park High School learners, accused of assaulting a fellow learner in March, are due to make their next court appearance on June 18, spokesperson for the Crystal Park SAPS Const Alex Mokete said.

Three of the accused appeared in the Benoni Magistrate’s Court on March 8 with other co-accused appearing on March 11.

This came after a video went viral on social media last month. It showed the accused, grade eight and nine learners, assaulting a fellow learner.

“The accused were all enrolled in a three-month National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders (Nicro) programme,” said Mokete.

The programme aims to steer individuals away from crime and if completed successfully by the offenders, the case will be withdrawn.

However, if it is not, then the court proceedings will continue.

All business professionals wanting to give back to the local community are welcome to join the Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora.

They are a group of enthusiastic business individuals who take part in a variety of community projects focused on education, senior citizen outings, wheelchair support and funding towards school equipment.

Projects are aimed at assisting individuals, groups, families, the young, the elderly, the handicapped and the sick and dying. Assistance is given in a variety of ways including the supply of food, clothes, blankets, equipment, toys, building materials and many others.

There are also fun-fi lled fellowship evenings which include wine tasting, a donkey derby, restaurant reviews or even a walk around local nature areas.

The members of the Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora meet on Wednesdays from 7am at the Benoni Country Club.

Contact the membership chairperson, Kevin Norris, on [email protected]

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April 4 marked the start of applications for special voting for the 2019 national elections and the period to apply for special voter status ends on April 18.

During May 6 and 7, special votes will be cast in line with the election timetable set by the Electoral Commission (IEC).

According to the IEC, a special vote enables a registered voter to apply to vote on a predetermined day before the election day.

This is due to a voter being unable to vote at their designated voting station on election day.Special voter categories:

• Disabled • Pregnant

• Physically infi rmed • Those who are unable to

travel to their voting stationIn order to apply for special

voting, an eligible voter must be registered to vote and have a valid South African identity document (green, bar-coded ID book or smart ID card or a valid temporary identity certifi cate). Applying for special voting at the voting station:

• Apply online at www.elections.org.za.

• SMS your ID number to 32249 (for special votes at a voting station only).

• Visit your local IEC offi ce and submit a VEC1 form. Forms can only be hand-delivered and someone else can deliver your completed

form on your behalf. Email and faxing not allowed.

You will receive an SMS notifying you of the outcome once your application has been processed, but you can also check the status of your special vote application online.Applying for special voting

home visits:• If you

are unable to travel to

your voting station you are registered at because you are physically infi rmed, disabled or pregnant, voting offi cials will visit you at the address that you indicated in your application on 6 or 7 May and allow you to vote.

• The process for this is the same as applying for special voting.

The IEC provides aid for

voters with disabilities and special needs.

“The IEC and the South African National Council for the Blind has developed a voting aid, the Universal Ballot Template (UBT), to assist persons with disabilities and special needs to have an independent and secret vote during elections.The UBT can be used by:

• Blind and partially-sighted people

• Low-vision users• People who are dyslexic• The elderly• People with low literacy• People with motor and

nervous conditions which do not allow for a steady hand.

For more information on UBT or anything else related to special voting for the 2019 elections, visit the IEC website.

Special voting applications open until April 18

School principal suspended for alleged sexual harassment

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The principal of Rivoni Secondary School, in Daveyton, has been suspended following allegations that he sexually harassed 15 learners.

The MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi , and the MMC for Community Safety, Vivian Chauke, were at the school on Thursday, last week, where evidence related to the claims was presented by, among others, the EFF.

Party members chanted outside the school gates,

demanding the principal’s suspension.

EFF regional secretary Sipho Watkins alleged a learner is pregnant by the principal and another has already given birth to his child.

Chauke confi rmed the allegations of sexual harassment pertain to 15 learners and announced the principal would indeed be suspended with immediate effect pending an investigation into the claims.

The principal was escorted from the school grounds by police.

It was confi rmed that no criminal case has been opened against him.

“We will be working with the department, the social crime prevention unit and parents to further the investigation,” said Chauke.

According to Watkins, this matter was brought to the attention of the Gauteng Department of Education last year, but no action was taken.

“The principal has taken advantage of young and innocent learners by harassing them sexually,” he said.

“We will follow up on the investigation until he faces justice.”

Lesufi said the department will deploy a psycho-social team to speak to learners as part of the investigation into the allegations against the principal and to offer support.


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Any birthday after 80 deserves a big bashVillage Walk Retirement Village held a special birthday celebration for 49 residents born between January and March, on April 3 at their premises in Brentwood Park.

The birthday celebration was for residents who are 80 years old

and over.The manager, Isabella Carstens,

said this was the fi rst celebration of its kind and they plan to host the celebration every three months.

Carstens wished the residents a happy birthday and refl ected on some of world memorial events from 1939.

The oldest residents were James van Blerk (92), Susan

Driegaardt (91) and Esmé Beamish (89). Van Blerk said his secret to living longer is to be friendly to everyone, spread love,

exercise and eat healthily.The residents enjoyed tea and snacks.

The oldest Village Walk residents who celebrated their birthdays at the special party for residents who turned 80 years or older, hosted at the retirment village on April 3, are Susan Driegaardt (left, 91), James van Blerk (92) and Esmé Beamish (89).

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The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) held a blood drive at the Lakeview Hospital, in Mowbray Avenue, recently.

Donor recruiter Edwin Majoro said while drives are held regularly, only one per cent of the population donates blood to the cause.

“Easter is nearing and during holiday periods like this the demand for blood is even higher,” explained Majoro.

“This could be due to road accidents or any other related

incident that requires a blood donation to save a life.

“Only one per cent of the population currently donates blood, so we are appealing to everyone who is an eligible donor to come forward and donate blood to save a life.

“Remember, for every one unit of blood collected we can save three lives.”

Trusha Raghunath, who works in anaesthetics and recovery in theatre at the hospital, said she was donating blood for her patients.

“My work helps me understand the importance of blood and how valuable it really is,” she said.

Lerato Ramoroka (scrub sister in theatre) said she was donating because Raghunath donated blood.

“I also know my blood will be used to help save a life,” she said.

A total of 21 units were collected on the day, almost reaching the target set by the SANBS of 25 units of blood.



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Trusha Raghunath said she was donating her one unit to save the lives of her patients. She is seen here with Edwin Majoro (left) and phlebotomist Mpho Mokoena.

The Benoni branch of the South African Red Cross (RC) is appealing to individuals and businesses for urgent aid to assist people affected by Cyclone Idai in Mozambique and surrounding areas.

Help includes donations of non-perishable foods, water, blankets, tents, clothing, monetary donations, transportation and volunteers.

International Red Cross and Red Crescent teams have accelerated their disease prevention activities among vulnerable communities.

This comes after the confi rmed cases of cholera in Mozambique, with deployment of an emergency response unit to provide clean water for up to 15 000 people a day and an emergency sanitation unit which supports 20 000 people a day. Their overall goals are:

• To provide immediate life-saving and long-term support to 200 000 people affected by Cyclone Idai in Beira and

Dondo, focusing on shelter (including household items), health, water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, livelihood and basic needs, protection, gender and inclusion, disaster risk reduction and National Society Capacity Strengthening.

• To enable the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to support the Mozambique Red Cross to deliver assistance to 200 000 people with a focus on shelter (including household items), health, livelihood and basic needs for 24 months.Urgent needs:

• Shelter and household items: Thousands of families have been displaced and most homes have experienced signifi cant damage. The RC will focus on providing immediate shelter support to 15 000 families. There is a need for the provision of temporary shelters, especially for families whose houses have been destroyed.

• Water and sanitation: The

cyclone has damaged most water points, sanitation and hygiene facilities in affected areas.

• Health interventions: Floods and cyclonic events often lead to death and injuries, as well as increased health needs in affected communities. Infectious diseases are likely to increase in the aftermath.

• Food security: Food availability is very limited. Initial reports indicate that at least 500 000 hectares of crops have been damaged or destroyed and this will continue to impact food security and nutrition.

• Disaster relief: The RC will leverage the response and recovery phase as an opportunity to reduce future risks.

Donations can be dropped off at the Red Cross branch at 7 O’Reilly Merry Street, Northmead, and in Daveyton at 1352 Nawa Street, Etwatwa West.

You can also donate online at www.redcross.org.za

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Metro’s suspended fi nance head resignsAt the Ekurhuleni council meeting on March 28, the metro accepted the resignation of its chief fi nancial offi cer, Gugu Malaza, bringing an end to a disciplinary process against her.

Malaza was suspended in November, pending the fi nalisation of an investigation into alleged non-disclosure of information regarding her dismissal from the South African Broadcasting

Corporation, as required by Regulation 11 of the Systems Act of 2000.

The mayor’s spokesperson, Phakamile Mbengashe, said last week: “The metro has reached an amicable decision to part ways and wishes her well in her future endeavours.”

Collect your title deedBenoni residents who are entitled to a title deed and have not received one can inquire at these municipal offi ces:• Benoni Customer Care Centre, corner

Tom Jones Street and Elston Avenue.• Daveyton Customer Care Centre,

corner Eiselen and Mocke streets.• Etwatwa Customer Care Centre, corner Eiselen Street and Chris Hani Drive.A title deed is a legal document produced by the Deeds Registry Offi ce of South Africa that states you are the owner of a particular piece of land and the buildings that are on it.Only a registered person/owner of a house or stand can collect the title deed.The registered person must produce a green bar-coded identifi cation document or smart ID card.

Know your councillor

Sinethemba Matiwane (DA): WARD 73. Western Extension, Benoni CBD, Mackenzie Park, New Modder, Rynsoord and Kingsway. Contact: 082 390 4839.

Pieter Henning (DA): WARD 25. Benoni Areas of

Benoni Agricultural Holdings, Petit, part of Brentwood Park,

part of Mayfi eld, Zestfontein and

Putfontein. Contact: 083 626 3563.

Kabelo Mahonko (DA): WARD 24. Jatniel, part of Rynfi eld, Fairleads Crystal Park, Norton Home Estate, Benoni North AH, Van Ryn, Cloverdene, Boat Lake Village. Call: 072 992 6697.

Andre du Ples-sis (DA): WARD 23. Brentwood

Park, Northvilla, Goedeburg, part of

Benoni North Ag-ricultural Holdings and part of North-

mead. Contact: 083 665 8187.

Haseena Ismail (DA): WARD 29. Actonville, the Wattville Hostel and Emandleni informal settlement. Contact: 082 378 4991.

Jacques Meiring (DA): WARD 27.

Morehill, Airfi eld, Northmead, Ebotse

and the bulk of Rynfi eld. Contact:

079 214 7902.

Stephen Sibiya (ANC): WARD 30. Wattville area. Contact: 073 325 6646.

Malanie Haggard (DA): WARD

28. Lakefi eld, Farrarmere and

Alphen Park. Contact: 074 543

3992.

Learning road safety made funChildren from the Ikageng Day Care Centre, Daveyton, recently visited the EMPD Junior Traffi c Training Centre in Benoni. The EMPD K9 Unit put on a demonstration and the children learnt about road safety and enjoyed the jumping castle provided by the EMPD Eastern Region Social Crime Prevention Unit. The training centres host road safety awareness programmes year-round for pre-school and primary school learners. This is to instil the importance of obeying the rules of the road in children at an early age, said EMPD spokesperson, Chief Supt Wilfred Kgasago. “It is great fun for the children as they are taken through a miniature version of a South African road, complete with road markings and signs, circles, intersections, sharp corners and fi lling stations, where they get to ‘fi ll up’ their push bikes,” he said.

Mayor visits reservoirExecutive mayor Mzwandile Masina conducted an oversight visit at the Northmead water tower on Monday (April 8).

The Northmead elevated water tower, once

completed, is set to be one of the largest in the southern hemisphere - 3.5m in height and 5.5 megalitres in capacity.

The project is currently 47 per cent complete.

The team currently working on the project is made up of 20 expended public workers programmes employees, 17 core skill employees and 12 metro staff personnel.

Executive mayor Mzwandile Masina (left) listens to an explanation by project manager Jacob Shabangu about the progress of the reservoir upgrade.

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Kaz’s Corner recently celebrated its 33rd birthday and owner Karen Jones attributes this success to her hands-on approach and not expecting her staff to do anything she wouldn’t do.

To get more insight into the buzz at this Northmead salon, I recently booked a gel manicure and pedicure.

Natalie Kunene expertly executed the manicure while Kagiso Skosona was responsible for the pedicure.

Explaining the treatment step-by-step, Natalie started off by soaking my hands and applying cuticle softener.

Cuticles, she said, tend to be hard skin and so need to be softened first in order to trim them.

She then used a scrub, exfoliated my hands and soaked them again.

With my nails filed shorter at my request, they were now ready for the gel.

I felt like a kid in a candy store trying to decide which of the stunning colours I wanted to apply to my finger and toe nails.

Thanks to Kagiso, we decided on a gorgeous orange.

She applied the gel and once that was dry, used cream to moisturise my hands.

Kagiso proceeded with my pedicure by soaking

and scrubbing my feet to prepare them.

She then used a cuticle buff and pushed the cuticles back to trim them.

The dead skin on my feet was gently removed before a scrub was done to remove excess skin.

Once the gel was applied to my toenails, I enjoyed a relaxing foot massage.

The atmosphere at Kaz’s Corner is certainly worth treating yourself to.

Apart from top service, clients can expect strict codes of hygiene and cleanliness.

Regular customers even receive a healthcare pack, which contains manicure and pedicure items just for your use! All professional implements and surfaces used during a client's service are

thoroughly cleaned or disposed of before the next appointment.

Karen's top beauty tip? “Never put your hands into something that you would not put your hair into!” TDKaz's top five winter tips ... for hands• Manicure• Paraffin wax• Exfoliate twice a week• Hydrate with cream• Apply sunblock to hands... for feet• Pedicure• Paraffin pedi• Scrub• Hydration with creaming• Foot fileTop-trending nail techniques • Marbling• Stamping• Diamante• Glitter• Bright colours

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To adopt one of these pets, or to have a look at other animals up for adoption, contact the Benoni SPCA on 011 894 2814/5 or visit them at 3 Klein Street, Lakefi eld.

Come meet Bruce, a three-year-old Dachshund-cross male who was found as a stray. Just look at his sad eyes ...

Electra is a three-year-old female terrier who was surrendered to the SPCA. This wonderful little ball of energy needs love!

Taylor will make the perfect companion. She is a one-year-old fox terrier full of energy with lots of love to give.

How cute! Sammy is only eight weeks old but was surrendered by her owners. A new family is on top of this little cutie’s list.

Tinky is a four-month-old female who was also surrendered. Her only request is to fi nd the purrfect human to love her furever.

As cute as they are, sometimes cats can have a negative eff ect on your health.

But all is not lost. If you suff er from allergies, then there are a few simple things you can do to make life with your cat a lot easier.

Avoid sleeping with your cat in your bed and make sure you have good dust mite control by using a special mattress and

pillow protectors.Make sure you wash your hands before

touching your face or eyes and prevent your cat from making close contact with your face.

Grooming and washing your cat will also reduce the allergy risk. Many people are allergic to animals but they can coexist very well by following these few easy steps. Your doctor can also off er useful advice.

If you already have a cat or kitten in your family, it may be no surprise that having a cat is good for your health and well-being.

You know how good it is to come home and be greeted by your excited cat. That second you walk in the door it helps you to forget what has happened during the day.

Research shows that pets can help us live longer, fuller lives. Cats help reduce stress. It has been shown that petting a cat can make your blood pressure drop and make you feel more relaxed. Studies have shown that patients with high blood pressure can benefi t from having a pet around.

A cat can help alleviate loneliness and depression. A pet provides unconditional love and aff ection. This has been shown to help elderly people live longer and fuller lives.

Cats can help people deal with many changes and losses in life.

• Information obtained from www.whiskas.com

Ways to alleviate cat allergies

Skin problems in dogs are sometimes the result of environmental causes. Dog skin allergies tend to show up in very specifi c areas of your dog, including the face, ears, paws, base of the tail, under elbows and in the groin area.

Allergies typically appear between ages of three months and six years. Be sure to ask your veterinarian if an allergy test is right for your dog.

Environmental allergies can include pollen, mould spores and dust mites. These allergens are airborne and may appear year-round, aside from pollen, which is more common in springtime. Your dog’s skin is a crucial barrier to allergens for keeping your pup healthy, which is why your dog’s skin care should be a priority.

Dog skin allergies tend to be chronic and will require lifelong management. This means bathing your dog with an anti-itch shampoo to help soothe his skin. Nutrition also places a vital role in your dog’s skin health, so switching to a dog food formulated to support skin health can help.Parasites and fl eas

Fleas, lice and mites all can cause skin irritation in dogs. Bites from parasites are irritating, causing dogs to bite and scratch themselves, damaging their skin. Some dogs can be particularly sensitive, or “hypersensitive,” to bites from parasites, as a single fl eabite can cause a lot of discomfort for your pup.Infections

Much like your dog’s overall health, bacterial and fungal infections can cause skin problems for your dog. Infections can be caused by a number of reasons including allergies, but open wounds or cuts are most susceptible to infection and generally pose the greatest threat to your dog’s skin and overall health. Be sure to consult your veterinarian if you think your dog might have a skin infection.Food allergies

Similar to humans, dogs can develop food sensitivities as a result of a reaction to certain kinds of proteins in their food. Your vet can perform an allergy test to determine if your dog has any food allergies, and recommend a dog food that is formulated to ease problems for dogs with food sensitivities.

Your dog’s skin health is vital to their overall health. Proper bathing, regular coat and skin examinations and annual vet check-ups are a great way to keep them happy and healthy.

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Carnival City’s Big Top Arena will once again provide the stage for the highly anticipated, multiple award-winning gospel ensemble MTN Joyous Celebration as they launch their 23rd album tour.

This gospel music feast will fi ttingly take place over the Easter weekend, April 19 to 21.

Some of the new and innovative elements included in Joyous 23 augment the “old” songs that

Joyous fans have come to love with contemporary sounds and rhythms.

To avoid the ticket rush, enter our competition in which fi ve lucky winners will each win double tickets to the event.

Multiple entries from the same entrant will not be considered.

Winners will be chosen randomly.

Send the answer to the following

question to [email protected] by April 15 at 9am.

• In which year was Joyous Celebration formed?

Put “Joyous Celebration” in the subject line of the email.

The email must include the entrant’s name, surname, contact details and correct answer.

Joyous Celebration tickets to be won

Joyous Celebration is celebrating its 23rd album tour ... and you could be there!

If you read the Wonder Park movie review in our previous edition, then you know it is competition time!

All you have to do is grab our April 5 print edition, turn to page 6 and answer the following question:

• What is the name of the six-year-old girl who went to watch Wonder Park with her mom at Northmead Square on March 30?

Your answer must be sent to [email protected] by April 15 at 9am with your name, surname and contact details.

The email must contain ‘Wonder Park’ in the subject line.

The winner of the double tickets to watch a movie at Northmead Square will be chosen at random.

Want to catch a movie?

Arabella hits all the right notes Arabella Sarah Govender (9), of Morehill, has had less than six months of professional vocal training and is already making waves. The Grade Four learner competed at the Gauteng Championship of Performing Arts in February, where she took top position in the following categories: Gospel, pop, contemporary, open and contemporary. This achievement has afforded her the opportunity to now compete at the South African Championship of Performing Arts, a national platform where novice and experienced performers showcase their talents.

Pages of tales from the Free StateLana O'Neill

Former Free State girl Jennifer Friedman, currently on a visit to South Africa from Australia, had Pages and Wine regulars and visitors in stitches on Tuesday even-ing last week with excerpts from her new book, The Messiah’s Dream Machine.

The book is a sequel to Queen of the Free State, a memoir Jennifer wrote about Philippolis, a small town in the province in which she was raised (interestingly, it is also the birthplace of the writer and intellectual Sir Laurens van der Post). Despite having emigrated to Australia in 1992, Jennifer remains a South African at heart. Her easy-going nature and extraor-dinary storytelling talent made for another delightful evening in a beautiful ambiance at Nkanga Lodge, in Bredell.

Also, an avid aviator, Jennifer obtained her private pilot’s licence in Australia and eventually bought her own Grumman Tiger plane.

“I never set out to write a memoir; it kind of just happened after I did an online non-fi ction writing course.

“The weather was bad that year and I wasn’t doing much fl ying, so I was look-ing for a challenge.

“I wrote poetry, and I’d always written in Afrikaans, but I decided to try my hand at prose; stories about every-day life in another time and place, about growing up in the Free State in the 50s and 60s,” Jen-nifer said.

“I wanted to write sto-ries that would amuse and entertain, and capture the emotions and imaginations of readers.”

Judging by the excerpts from The Messiah’s

Dream Machine guests were treated to, read by Jennifer herself, she has accom-plished this in abundance.

“I don’t want to give too much away ... especially the next bit ... you have to read it yourself.

“I laughed so much writing it that my stomach hurt,” she said enticingly.

As is customary at Pages and Wine after the guest author’s presentation, dinner, more wine and fantastic giveaways were the order of the evening. • The City Times will soon be reviewing Queen of the Free State and The Mes-siah’s Dream Machine, and readers will have an opportunity to win both books. Keep an eye on our print edition.

Elouise Trollip (left) won a R6 000 Benoni City Times advertising package and Heidi Andrews a R9 500 Get it East Rand advertising package at the Pages and Wine event.

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Local dancer Chandré Lubbe is burning up the dance fl oor.

She will take the United States by storm when she represents South Africa at the Applause Rising Talent Showcase (Arts) in Orlando, Florida, in July.

Her hard work and determination paid off last year when she was spotted by international talent scout Kim Meyers at the International Arts Talent Showcase after she joined the Just You Agency.

The 23-year-old said it is said the United States of America is where dreams come true and stars are made.

“Going to Orlando to attend Arts gives me the opportunity to represent South Africa internationally,” said Chandré.

Chandré said at this talent convention she will get the opportunity to work with and meet some of the top agents, casting directors, dance companies and talent scouts from Hollywood, Miami and Asia.

“Disney will also be there to meet us and work with us. This

opportunity will open doors to my professional dancing career,” she said.

Last year Chandré moved to Pretoria to pursue her career as a dance teacher and choreographer and be able to lead the Christian Revival Church Pretoria dance ministry.

The former Brentwood Park resident said from a young age her biggest dream was to go to the USA one day, especially New York.

“This opportunity is a dream come true, I am beyond excited and can’t believe this is happening.”

Chandré has been dancing for 18 years; she started doing ballet at the age of six.

Through her career, she also achieved a teaching qualifi cation from the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).

In 2017 she qualifi ed as a registered ballet teacher with the Association of International Dance Teachers (AIDT) and got full colours - silver higher tap to solo - through the association.

Chandré said her love and passion for dance motivates

her to always push harder and always get 100 per cent in everything she does.

“Knowing that God has everything under control gives me peace and pure certainty that I can do anything I put my mind to,” said Chandré.

“My drive comes from all the amazing support I have from my family and friends, they are always so excited for every opportunity that comes my way with my dancing career.”

She said the entertainment and dance industry is a cut-throat and competitive industry wherever you go.

“There have been so many times where I have lost my dignity and self-confi dence, thinking I was never good enough for this industry,” said Chandré.

“Younger artists and dancers aspiring to pursue their professional career in the entertainment industry need to take risks.

“That one step out of the ‘safe’ boundary can propel you to where you need to be and out of your comfort zone,” she said.

Wow, what big ears you have!


April 12Litter Bugs parks and pavement clean-up, every third Friday of the month, bring your own gloves and implements, bags are supplied, Blake and Shakespeare streets, Farrarmere, 2.30pm to 4pm (Anne 071 873 5668 or Samantha 082 452 2566).April 13All Souls Church morning market, every Saturday, 38 O’Reilly Merry Street, Northmead, 7am until 1pm (Trevor 084 060 3233).• Great North Market, fi re, drums and reggae, guest performers Zionrutfamily, drumming and fi re dancers, all ages can drum, drums will be supplied, noon to 10pm (Linda Horne 072 896 0660).April 16East Rand Bird Club meeting, visitors welcome, guest speaker Melissa Whitecross will talk on Birdlife South Africa’s Secretary bird research (2019 bird of the year), Benoni Library auditorium, 7.30pm (Awie Coetzee 083 677 7097).April 20Great North Market Silver Drop Charity Ride in support of the aged frail-care community, bikers welcome, donate all that silver change you have lying around the house, used linen, crockery or cutlery is welcomed as donations, 31 Celia Nestadt Road, Benoni North AH, 10am until 11pm (Linda Horne 072 896 0660).April 21Benoni SPCA Easter Hunt, face painting, jumping castles, food stalls, prizes for best-decorated basket and best dressed, Easter bunny appearance, entry fee charged per child and adult, bring own basket and no pets allowed, 3 Klein Street, Lakefi eld, 11 am until 2pm.April 22Great North Market: Family Earth Day, various activities for the children, entry fee charged, children under fi ve free, 31 Celia Nestadt Road, Benoni North AH, 1pm (Linda Horne 072 896 0660).April 25Garland Ladies Luncheon Club meeting, guest speaker Ruda Landman will talk on My time with Carte Blanche, Ebotse Golf Estate, the Katze Room, Sarel Cilliers Street, Rynfi eld, noon for 12.30pm (Margie Kostelac 082 417 3646).April 26Trefoil Guild Pop-Up Movies, see Boychoir with Dustin Hoff man and Kathy Bates, entry fee charged includes a raffl e ticket, Benoni Library Theatre, 2pm.April 27Wattville Boxing Club NPO’s Ekurhuleni Annual Community Jazz Festival, 40 Jazz bands to perform, entry fee charged, East Rand School of Arts, 1 Jones Street, Daveyton, 1pm (Don Ngqoyi 076 209 0348 or email [email protected]).April 28Pop-Up Art Exhibit ‘The Element’, local artists to showcase their art without commission charged, free entrance, Lemongrass Restaurant, 36 Russel Street, Western Extension, 11am until 3pm (To showcase your art email [email protected]).May 4Village Walk Retirement Estate Market, variety of stalls, public welcome to support the residents, 24 Kirschner and Dickinson roads, Benoni North AH, 9am (Offi ce 010 594 9300).May 18Benoni SPCA Paint for Paws, limited space available, entry fee charged including a fi nished painting, Perk Eatery, Lakefi eld Avenue, 2pm (To book email [email protected]).GENERALApril 14Three-koppies group hike of up to 8km through Melville Koppies Central, entry fee, children must be over six years old, no dogs allowed, all funds raised go towards maintaining the Koppies, 3pm to 6pm (Wendy Carstens 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za).April 20Bokkie Park Easter Market, over 80 food and craft stalls, live entertainment, free Easter egg hunt with gifts for the fi rst 100 children, Southvale Road, Parkdene, Boksburg, Easter egg hunt starts at 10am and market at 9am until 2.30pm (Janine 072 713 3332).

On her way to great applause in America

Chandré Lubbe (23) will represent South Africa at the Applause Rising Talent Showcase (Arts) in Orlando, Florida, in July.

Penelope Masilela

Daveyton youngster Gift Nkosi needs funding to achieve his dream of being part of the New York Film Academy.

The 25-year-old has been accepted to study at the academy, however, needs to pay for tuition, accommodation and fl ight tickets by August 11.

Gift said this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and hopes his study will teach him valuable lessons and skills that he could share with other upcoming artists.

The young man’s passion for arts began at a young age.

He enjoyed drama and public speaking during his schooling career.

Gift said his goal was to create fi lms that would tell “our story” from an African’s perspective, and also to help others launch their careers. It was diffi cult to break into the entertainment industry, he explained.

“I’ve been told numerous time that my dreams are too big; I’ve been criticised for my art and this made me feel like I wasn’t good enough.

“However, you need to realise that when you dream big, you need to also put in an effort to make your dreams come true,” said Gift.

After matric he took a gap year. It was during this time he got the opportunity to study at the Moving into Dance

Mophatong Dance Company and working with Gregory Maqoma, of Vuyani Dance Theatre, Luyanda Sidiya, of Luthando Arts Academy, and Lulu Mlangeni, also of the Vuyani Dance Theatre.

Gift shares his passion for art by teaching young people in his community ballet in his garage and also mentors upcoming artists.

Gift is also a songwriter and musician.

To raise funds, he will be hosting a show on June 29 entitled White Winter Wonderland, in Daveyton.

To help the youngster travel to New York you can donate on www.backabuddy.co.za/champion/project/new-york-fi lm-academy or email him on [email protected]

Your gift can get him to New York

Daveyton resident Gift Nkosi (25) has been accepted to the New York Film Academy and is looking for fi nancial help.

It was fun with an Easter fl air at the third annual East Rand Easter Market, in Northmead, last weekend, where young and old enjoyed a family day out in aid of Purple Red Paws. The event took place at 49 Aerodrome Drive on April 6 and 7 with free entrance for all who just wanted to enjoy the live entertainment, putt-putt, food festival and various other activities.With several trading stalls to choose from, the day proved to be a success with the grounds being fi lled with families shopping and relaxing.The Easter bunny (aka Louis Wolmarans) dished out treats and posed for photos and children could also enjoy a treasure hunt. Little Kenneth Keiser (1), of Northmead, was sure to get in line for an Easter egg.

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Lana O’Neill

I’d never been to Bapsfontein before last week when a journalist and I visited Benoni’s now-famous cheesery. What impressed me most on our scenic drive there was how well-kept the area looks - good infrastructure, roads and a visible absence of litter and illegal dumping.I’d like to think the little dorp had rolled out the red carpet for the City Times but they hadn’t, so this was them in all their glory - including blooms upon blooms of cosmos along the roads; a brilliant sight. It really is a rural gem on the outskirts of Benoni - a hop, skip and a jump and you’re in the country, among beaming locals, quaint road stalls and dusty driveways (and two rogue dogs which get their kicks from hanging on your tyres while you're driving). The experience really rekindled a love I’ve always had for dorpies like this. On the way back to town we even downed an ice-cold Coke out of a glass bottle from one of the corner cafes - it only cost R7, which made it taste even sweeter!I’ve always loved the feeling of nostalgia and this trip conjured that up for me and took me back to our umpteen trips to Dullstroom at Easter, the plot I grew up on and the many dorpies we visited family in growing up, like Leeudoringstad.Here, aunty Ellen, my dad’s aged aunt, and her terrifying lapdog lived with Uncle Louis and Aunty Emmie, a hairdresser.Her salon was in the backyard and we’d love sitting on the fl oor to page through her bundles of black and white Ruiter in Swart and Kid Colt storybooks while she nattered to a tannie whose hair she was styling.Small-town gossip fl ourished in that little salon. On one such occasion my sister overheard the words “hy het haar met die vuis geslaan” and later told my mom, “the lady said he hit her with a fi sh”. We still laugh about that today. Aunty Emmie would give us bread to feed the fi sh in the cement dam, we’d push ourselves ridiculously high on their rickety swing; until our stomachs turned, and then we’d take off down the road and out of sight to the stinky abandoned auction yard and play there for hours.At night we’d be lined up like sardines in “Christmas beds” in their lounge. These places just smelt and tasted different, from the linen on the beds to the kitchen and garden smells; lovely, homely aromas mixed in with cheap perfume, cigar smoke and perm lotion.When I was young I used to watch The Waltons and told my family I was going to live like them one day, complete with the seven children ... Granted that granny in The Waltons could cook, but today, I must admit, I’m leaning a bit more towards rather living like the Crawleys in Downton Abbey and not having to struggle, thanks. Alas, the odds of me rather ending up on a farm in Bapsfontein and struggling (probably with a freshly-baked white bread under my arm) are far higher, and I would happily live with that.I’m determined to do the “goodnight John-Boy, goodnight Mary-Ellen, goodnight Elizabeth” thing on my farm somewhere one day. • Coincidently, my husband baked fresh white bread on Saturday and we munched hunks of it down with my Dullstroom mom-in-law’s apricot jam. Such moments will have to suffi ce until my farm shows up.

Ah, a taste of country life

The animals need to be well looked after. Focusing on the upkeep of the park is very important. They should also have more attractions for the people visiting.

I am looking forward to improvements and the safety of the animals. There should be less crimi-nal activity because I know of incidents where animals were stolen from there previously.

I would like to see a bigger attraction for the people, such as fl ea market stalls and unique products on sale. More feet means more business and in this way they can create a bigger buzz about the place.

The closure of the park impacted negatively on the local economy. They need to be able to sustain it, which can result in the empowerment of other businesses in the area.

Estelle Davis writes:I would like to raise some

concerns regarding the article in the Benoni City Times on February 28.

How does the Ekurhuleni metro have a resolution regarding name changes, but not one to clean up our parks, fi x potholes, cut overgrown trees, repair drains

overfl owing when it rains (opposite Spar in Ampthill Avenue is a great example) and the town hall (another total disgrace)?

Will name changes really have an impact on the citizens of Benoni or is it just some big shot who has a fi nger in the pie regarding kickbacks?

Have they even considered

the cost implications? It’s a shame that hard-

earned tax and ratepayers’ money can be squandered on such trivial things, but the stuff that really matters just disappears and is left unresolved.

I would like to know if we can petition against this, or will it fall on deaf ears?

It is a waste of money

Peter Bachtis, of Benoni, writes:

Mr Mayor, the time is now, to take a bold step in coming down hard on some of your wayward staff.

Starting with those who have allowed the toilets to the entrance of the Ekurhuleni business centre to look as disgusting as they do.

It has been like this for months now and it begs the question whether you require new spectacles.

Please take the time to take a slow walk and allow your vision to take in the sorry state of the building and the gardens.

And, to further allow your nostrils to inhale the noxious smells emanating from this toxic dump. How can you sit in your lofty mayoral position and allow this could-not-care-less attitude to entrench itself among staffers who are paid to clean? I recommend that all employees housed in the

business centre, led by none other than yourself, will lead the charge to ensure good hygiene practices and setting an example for the residents of Benoni, Daveyton and Etwatwa.

A Saturday commencing at 8am would do just fi ne and no overtime payments.

Come now Mr Mayor, you can do this! Take the town from its lowly third-world status and back into the fi rst world.

Mr Mayor, you can change this

Glynis Cox Millett-Clay writes:I read, with interest, the article on the

architectural history of churches explored in the Benoni City Times on March 29 and found that there may be some inaccuracies on the St Dunstan’s history.

The fi rst Anglican denomination held their fi rst services in a private house and early mine houses in 1894.

The fi rst Anglican church was built on the ground belonging to van Ryn Mine in 1905.

This church was built from paper fabric fortifi ed (strengthened) by steel wires.

The foundation stone of the fi rst St Dunstan’s Church was laid by Lady Farrar in April 1909 in Cranbourne Avenue (where the old Constantia Movie House and Savoy Theatre was – now a Christian church).

A diffi cult decision was made to sell the site of the fi rst St Dunstan’s Church and to build a new church from the proceeds of the sale, on the present site in Woburn Avenue.

The stones of the original church in Cranbourne Avenue were preserved in the Noble Arch above the high altar and in the Lady Chapel.

A replica on a smaller scale of the original church, together with the stained-glass windows were also preserved, which was so dear to the early parishioners and now can be seen in the Woburn Avenue Cathedral.

The last service in the old church (Cranbourne Avenue) was held on April 14, 1940, and the foundation stone on the new church (Woburn Avenue) was laid on May 26, 1940.

The present St Dunstan’s Church in Woburn Avenue was consecrated on February 23, 1941.

St Dunstan’s was proclaimed to be the Cathedral Church of St Dunstan on November 21, 1999.

So, one must not get confused with “Anglican denominations” of the early days and the St Dunstan’s Church which is now a cathedral.

I hope this sets the record straight.

Church history not accurate

Anne Grant writes: We could have never

imagined what a success the Spinning Day fund-raiser on March 16 would be.

The fund-raiser was held to help raise funds for Brandon ‘Braveheart’ Grant’s medical expenses.

Thank you to Kirk, the organiser, for doing such a great job.

Thank you Ryno for letting us use your premises and your helpers.

Thank you Nikki and Miguel Bustin for approaching Kirk and making him aware of our situation.

Thank you to everyone at Benoni City Times for the article.

Thank you to Paul Bustin from Tip Top Meat for the boerewors, Pick n Pay Oakfi elds for everything, including rolls and letting us advertise the spinathon and Pick n Pay Glen Balad for your donation of many things, including boerewors, drinks, paper plates, etc.

Thank you to Norman for lending us your braai stand and Kirsty at the Artist for printing awesome shirts, pamphlets and posters.

Thank you to Anton at Printing4u for the posters,

Kirk’s shirt and your chant, etc.

Thank you to mom Shelley who couldn’t be there because Brandon was in the hospital at the time, dad Ian, Esme and mom Marina for braaing and selling food.

Thank you to everyone who spun and everyone who made donations even though they didn’t spin, local and international, friends, family and people we don’t even know.

Please follow Brandon through his journey on Brandon Braveheart Grant Fan Club on Facebook.

We are so thankful to you all

NEWS

Sheina Razack

A Chinese proverb states: Give a man a fi sh and you feed him for a day, but teach him how to fi sh, and you feed him for a lifetime.

This is what the Infl uencing Children and Youth (ICY) Non-Profi t Organisation (NPO) aims to do every week by giving children from abused backgrounds an opportunity to bake and sell pancakes, the proceeds of which are then given to them.

“ICY is a dynamic multi-faceted registered NPO which focuses on abused and neglected children, ages nine to 17,” explained member and social worker Vanessa Carelse

The Rynfi eld-based NPO hosts camping and long-term mentorship programmes that build resilience and develop character.

The skills development

programme helps teens to develop entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

ICY’s pillars include

camping programmes, mentorship programmes, skills development and training.

Their core values are based

on integrity, children and youth fi rst, servanthood, fi nancial transparency, operating with professionalism, quality and excellence and biblical principles.

“The idea is to give youngsters a sense of responsibility towards their earnings and future,” Vanessa said.

ICY and some of the teens from a Benoni children’s home held a trial run at the estate on April 6, where they sold various baked goods.

“I plan to save any money I make and invest it into my pension fund,” said one of the youngsters.

“At fi rst I was not excited about the idea of working, but it turns out that it is a lot of fun to be here.”

Pancakes will be sold at the Country Life Retirement Village, in Brentwood Park, every Saturday from 9am to noon from May 4.


On March 31, volunteers gathered at Korsman Bird Sanctuary, in Westdene, to remove a weed called Acalypha, which, according to Korsman Conservancy chairperson Jane Trembath, has invaded a section of grassland here.

“The weed is probably from South America and experts haven’t been able to fully identify the species yet,” explained

Trembath.“I alerted the South African

National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and their biological invasions team came to help remove it and gather samples for the National Herbarium.

“They will also send samples overseas for proper identifi cation.

“It is probable that someone brought this plant from overseas and the seeds washed in from the

stormwater drains. “There are restrictions on

bringing in plant and animal products from overseas, as they (or pests that they carry, such as the shothole borer which is killing Joburg’s trees) could start invading without natural enemies.

“This one is so invasive that this is our third work party this year to remove it before it goes to seed.

“While they were here, the

SANBI team also collected another alien plant (Euphorbia dentata) which hasn’t been recorded in South Africa before.

“It was identifi ed from photographs I posted on iNaturalist by an American Euphorbia expert.

“We can all be ‘citizen scientists’ by photographing plants and insects as this helps national records,” Trembath concluded.

Naturalists work to get rid of weed

Trefoil Guild, a branch of the Girl Guide movement, raised over R5 000 at their most recent Pop-Up Movies fund-raiser, on March 29.

Pop-Up Movies is hosted on the last Friday of every month in the Benoni Library auditorium, at 2pm, at an entry fee of R50 which includes a raffl e ticket.

Funds raised go into the Good Turns account, which is currently being used to improve a crèche in Kingsway and the KwaThema Stimulation Centre for Disabled Children.

Margaret Bennett, organiser of the fund-raiser, said local movie outlets do not always cater for people who would like to see something other than the blockbusters on the circuit.

“Our audiences appreciate the fi lms we have shown so far and are much happier to come to the library for the afternoon and still get home in time for dinner,” she said.

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Margaret Bennett, organiser of the Pop-Up Movie fund-raiser.NPO aims to fl ip the future for abused youths

Members of ICY, Vanessa Carelse (left, social worker), Franki Wood (skills development coordinator) and team leaders Brenda Kairuz and Margaret McDonald, enjoy a treat.

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Farrarmere Primary School Grade Seven learner Connor Mahoney (13) and Rynfi eld Primary School Grade Six learner Kerryn Lawson (12) were among some of the learners selected nationwide as ToysRUs South African TRUpers.

TRUpers, as explained by marketing manager for ToysRUs and BabiesRUs South Africa Nicole Jansen van Vuuren, are “do-gooders” who are encouraged to perform good deeds for those around them.

“TRUper 2019 calls for nominations from school teachers and peers to recognise a child each month who exemplifi es the qualities of a do-gooder.

“These children serve as role models to their peers, fostering a culture of spreading more love and kindness among the youth.”

The City Times met with both the learners, who remained modest about their national acknowledgement.

Connor was chosen for “displaying exceptional kindness and consideration of others” and was nominated by Grade Seven teachers at his

school.“I think I am kind,” said

Connor. “I am a prefect at my school

and I help wherever and however I can while being really kind to all the children.

“I feel honoured and I am very thankful.”

Principal of Farrarmere Primary Fiona Stansfeld said she felt this was a wonderful initiative by ToysRUs.

“They are encouraging children to do good by being good and that’s one of the values we uphold at our school,” said Stansfeld.

“At our school, we value the saying ‘do unto others as you would have them do unto you’ and this is a good example of it.

“We hope more learners will get involved with the initiative.”

Kerryn was nominated by school secretary Lynn Smit after she opted to collect teddy bears from friends for her birthday last year instead of presents.

She then donated the teddies to children admitted at the paediatric cancer ward at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, in Parktown, Johannesburg.

“I adore teddy bears,” said Kerryn.

“I feel they make me happy and I wanted to share that happiness with the children at the medical centre.”

“Rynfi eld Primary School is exceptionally proud of Kerryn for upholding our value system,” said staff member Lucille Sequeira.

“We regularly speak about the need to be kind to one another at assembly and it is heartwarming to see this put into action.”

Jansen van Vuuren said they were delighted to announce the fi rst batch of 2019 ambassadors selected in the annual national TRUper initiative.

“The competition, now in its fourth year, extends to schools in Johannesburg, Cape Town and KwaZulu-Natal, with a primary purpose of encouraging children to carry out more good deeds.

“Each TRUper was rewarded with a R500 gift voucher, a certifi cate of honour and an offi cial TRUper cap and badge.”

Both children wished to express their gratitude to ToysRUs.

Connor spent his voucher on a headset and speaker and Kerryn plans to acquire as many teddy bears as possible with her voucher. www.benonicitytimes.co.za

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Connor Mahoney (13) and Kerryn Lawson (12) were recently acknowledged for exceptional displays of selfl essness and kindness towards others.

Bakvermoë loop hoog Noorderlig Gekombineerde Skool se gasvryheidsonderwyser, Neza Jansen van Vuren, se Graad twaalf gasvryheidsleerders het hul eerste praktiese oefening vir die jaar gehad. Rick (links) en Eric Koekemoer is trots op hul vanilla bavarois met ’n bessie coulis.

Swimmers perform wellSt Dunstan’s College recently won the Eastern Gauteng Schools Aquatics High Schools Co-Ed trophy as well as the Boys trophy at the Inter-High, held at the Boksburg North Swimming Pool. Seen here are the swimming captains, Kayla Burger (left) and Shane Tucker.

Kind deeds recognised

Hier is Gekombineerde Skool Noorderlig se pasgekose laerskool hoofl eiers: Lee-Roy Viviers (links, onderhoofseun), Ruan Niemand (hoofseun), Elzaan Mgweba (hoofdogter) en Chanté Esterhuysen (onderhoofdogter).

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Rental income and your taxThe ability to earn a passive income through property is a wonderful opportunity that can add signifi cantly to your monthly monetary needs.

A rental property that is well-positioned, in demand and well-maintained is an excellent asset and a sound investment.

But in terms of rental income and income tax, how exactly does it work?

Craig Hutchison, from Engel & Völkers, said that if you rent out a property and receive a rental income, it will be subject to tax.

“Rent received from the letting of residential accommodation such as a holiday home, cottage on your property, sub-renting part of your house or a townhouse will all be subject to being taxed.

“The rental income is added to any other taxable income you receive, such as a monthly salary,” explained Hutchison.Expenses that may be deducted from rental income include:

• Bond interest.• Rates and taxes.

• Property levies.• Estate agency fees.• Homeowners insurance (excludes

household contents insurance).• Garden services.• Repairs.• Security.

Which expenses are not allowed?It must be noted that only expenses

related to the rental of the property may be deducted.

Capital and private expenses won’t be considered as a deduction by SARS.

While maintenance and repair expenses can be passed, improvement costs are a capital expense and will be included in the base cost of the property.

When the property is sold, the improvement costs will be an expense that will effectively reduce the capital gain, thus reducing the capital gains tax payable to SARS.If expenses exceed rental income

There are times when, for one reason or another, the expenses accrued from leasing a property exceed the income.

The loss should then be off-set against other income received by you the owner. When leasing out a property it is always best to consult with an accountant or tax specialist to fully understand what is deductible, how much tax will essentially be paid over the annual lease period and the like.

This will provide a realistic view of your nett income.

“The leasing of a residential property, if managed effectively, is a viable and fi nancially sound way of adding to your monthly income stream as you are the owner of an asset that will appreciate in value over time and will pay dividends as the years go by,” said Hutchison.

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Getting a bond when self-employedAlthough buying a property as a self-employed individual can be a little “trickier” than a purchase if permanently employed with a steady income, it’s not impossible to get a mortgage loan.

“In order to put in a strong offer, one that is likely to be accepted by the seller and likely to get a bond approved, it does pay to be fully prepared ahead of time with all the necessary documentation before the offer is signed,” said Nelio Mendes, from SAProperty.com.

The four major banks vary slightly

in their evaluation criteria when a bond application is made by a person who is self-employed, but the common requirement is proving that there is a steady income and that approximately 30 per cent of the average net income can be used to service a home loan.

One of the fi rst things the banks will ask for is a letter from an auditor proving income and profi t or if the applicant is a shareholder in a company, an auditor’s letter confi rming the shareholding percentage of the applicant.

Banks also ask for the applicant’s latest three months bank statements for their personal account. One bank goes one step further in saying that if the applicant’s income is fi xed, they require three months’ bank statements, but if the income is varied, then six months’ worth. The applicant must also provide the latest six months bank statements for the business account and the last two years fi nancial records.

Banks may also ask for the applicant’s latest tax certifi cate and in some cases for the last three years,

and although this isn’t mandatory, it is advisable to have this on hand in case it is called for.

If the applicant is divorced and maintenance is part of their regular income to be included in the earnings to be able to qualify for a bond, a copy of the divorce decree stating this should be included.

If there are any lease agreements where income will be included in the income statement of the applicant, the rental amount must be current and not predicted future amounts. Some of the banks ask for copies of

lease agreements in place or rental schedules.

“While getting all of the above documentation seems time-consuming, most of the paperwork is part of regular business and personal accounting, so it should not be too much trouble, considering the size of the loan an applicant is often applying for,” added Mendes.

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Robor Marathon entries still available

The 2019 version of the Robor Scaffolding Marathon comes to Benoni on April 28 from 6.30am.

Online entries and store-bought entries close on April 21. Visit entrytime.com to enter. Late entries will be taken from Benoni Northerns on April 27 from 10am to 5pm and on the morning of the race from 4.30am. Visit robormarathon.co.za for a list of stores or for any other information. Race sponsors Perry and Chas Todd are seen supporting runners last year.

Members of the Dan Triangle Karate Club trained at a seminar with the legendary Karatenomichi World Federation (KWF) head from Japan, grand master shihan Mikio Yahara, at the University of the Witwatersrand Education Campus on March 10.

Karate training with the best of the best

Shihan Shane Dorfman (left, seven-time KWF world champion), shihan Malcolm Dorfman, (KWF South Africa chief instructor and deputy grand master), grand master Mikio Yahara (KWF world chief instructor), sensei Christopher Anthony (KWF kumite world champion) and sensei Masamichi Otsuka (KWF kata world champion).

The Wilson Tennis Challenge will raise the bar this year with its biggest ever prize money purse when the seventh edition of the popular local tournament returns to the Gauteng East Tennis Centre in Benoni from May 31 to June 9.

Thanks to title sponsors Wilson, the 2019 tournament’s prize purse will be set at the R150 000 mark, an increase of R50 000 from last year.

Brothers, Brad and Brett Summers, directors of The Golf Racket, who are the distributors of Wilson products throughout South Africa, are delighted to once again be sponsoring the event.

“Sponsoring the Wilson tournament is our way of giving back to the sport which has been very good

to our family over the years, and we will continue to sponsor the event.

“The great news this year is that we have decided to up the prize money.

“We have seen the tournament grow from strength to strength and have decided it is time the prize money kept pace.

“Our vision is to make the Wilson tournament the best on the SA calendar,” said Brad.

The tournament will once again cater for juniors (boys and girls u-14) as well as men’s and women’s open categories.

The juniors and women’s singles events will be 32 draws and the men’s event a 64 draw. There will also be a doubles event for both men and women.

As part of the prize money

increase, the tournament will now award equal prize money to men’s and women’s events in the 2019 season and beyond.

Men’s and women’s winners will both receive R20 000 and so it will continue all the way down to the round of 16.

The women’s doubles event will also be increased to bring it in line with the men.

“The Wilson Tennis Challenge has become a fi xture on the local South African tournament circuit and this year’s event promises to be the best yet,” said Tennis South Africa CEO Richard Glover.

To enter visit www.tennissa.co.za

For enquiries contact Lorna Krog on 083 630 1990.

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The Porsche Macan has been a massive success for the brand since its introduc-tion in 2014. This mid-size SUV certainly contributed to the 256 255 vehicles Porsche sold during 2018, with 86 031 of those being Macans.

Now halfway through its lifecycle, it was time for the premium compact crossover to receive an update. I trav-elled to Cape Town recently to sample the new base model.Updated styling

Much like the new Cayenne, 911 and Panamera, the Macan has inherited the German marque’s new design language. That being said, from the front and side profi le, not much has changed with the signature clamshell bonnet, revised LED headlights and vertical lines character-ising the lower bumper while there are no longer fog lamps as the headlamps perform this function.

From the side, one can now specify the lower blade in either silver or gloss

black, while there are also new alloy wheel designs to choose from.

It’s at the rear where things have changed the most, with a three-dimen-sional LED light bar now running across the length of the rear facia like on the Panamera, Cayenne and more recently, the 992 911. Overall, the styling is cer-tainly evolutionary and ensures that the Macan remains Porsche’s best-looking SUV, in this writer’s opinion.Interior upgrades

The Macan has always had a rather sporty interior with a relatively low seat-ing position and a tall dashboard. This updated model now features improved technology with a 10.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which has fantas-tic resolution and high-quality cameras for reverse and parking scenarios.

With the new system comes fewer buttons on the centre console for a more simplifi ed look, with further differ-ences consisting of newly designed air vents. Alcantara and leather covered seats and the option of the

GT Sports steering wheel from other Porsche models.

In terms of practicality, the Macan offers a reasonable 458-litre boot which expands to 1 500-litres with the rear seats folded fl at. Rear headroom can be an issue for taller passengers due to the sloping nature of the Macan’s roofl ine, however, the interior can accommodate fi ve adults in comfort.Driving Macan

The best part of any Porsche product is supposed to be the driving experience. I’m happy to report that Porsche’s en-gineers have done it again by injecting more fun into the driving experience by adding bits of aluminium to certain suspension components, and tweaking the setup slightly.

At launch, we only had an opportunity to drive the new base model, which is now powered by a Volkswagen-sourced, albeit Porsche fettled 2.0-litre turbo-petrol which, in this

guise, produces 185 kW and 370 N.m of torque, sent through all four wheels by a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

This will allow the Macan to sprint from 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds or 6.5 seconds if fi tted with the optional Sport Chrono Package which adds a driving mode selector to the steering wheel.

The addition of a four-cylinder to the Macan range makes owning a Porsche more attainable for some and also improves effi ciency, with claimed consumption of 8.1 L/100 km despite the launch route, which included spir-ited driving, resulting in a fi gure of 12.3 L/100km.

The Macan proved why it is considered the best to drive within its segment, with great handling and sporty driving characteristics, however, these sporty dynamics do mean a fi rm ride which can be remedied by fi tting the optional air suspension.

Macan SThe current range-topping Macan is

the S model, which gets a turbocharged V6 that is good for 260 kW and 480 N.m of torque. This variant will get from zero to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds with the Sport Chrono Package, and sip fuel at a claimed rate of 9.6-L/100km.Verdict

The updated Macan is likely to con-tinue where its predecessor left off, as Porsche’s bread and butter model alongside the Cayenne. With great driving dynamics, excellent build qual-ity, refi nement and the introduction of a more affordable variant, Porsche is approaching the top of this segment.Warranty and service

All Macan models come with a two-year unlimited mileage warranty and a three-year Porsche Driveplan as standard, with a fi ve-year Driveplan being an option.Pricing

Macan R849 000Macan S R1 099 000

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As part of the Autodealer and Caxton Cares campaign, the editorial, sales and management team from Auto-dealer recently paid a visit to Casa Caritas. The team at Casa Caritas provide a home for the mentally and physically handicapped. What makes this organisation unique is the fact that of the 45 residents, the majority are children.

Upon arrival at the premises recently, the Autodealer team was greeted by the friendly staff who gave us a tour of the facility. When walking through the halls towards where the residents spend their day, the sound of laughter and happi-ness grew louder.

We then arrived at the residents, and my heart sank. I glanced over at my colleagues, many of whom were fi ghting back tears. It’s an incredibly humbling experience to see people with such severe disabilities. The fact that so many of them appear so happy is also an eye-opening experience. The real heart-wrenching part of our visit was meeting little AJ de Jager, the centre’s youngest resident at just over a year old.

Some 97% of the residents have a severe form of either mental or physi-cal disability. The most common form of disability at the centre is Cerebral palsy (CP), which encompasses a group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood and can often affect a person for their entire lives.

Most of the residents were born with these disabilities; however, there are some within the facility that are

disabled as a result of accidents. These people require and indeed, will require permanent attendance for the rest of their lives. The 24-hour care includes having to be fed, changed and, in some

cases, having to be moved around.The reason for our visit was, of

course, to donate some money to this incredible organisation. We presented the kind folks from Caritas with a

cheque for R10 623, a small token of Caxton’s appreciation for the great work that this organisation does.

If you’d like to get involved in helping this amazing centre, you can get in touch

with them on 011 976 3417. The team also run a second-hand store called Something Blue, which sells many items such as books, shoes, jewelry and cloth-ing for below R50.

From left Andrea Combrink, Lindy Thedford Babnik, Sean Nurse, Tamara Ord-Baran, Adri Kruger, Linda Pretorius (Business Manager, Central East Division) and Christiaan Welthagen (Business Manager, South Division).

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Mitsubishi will arguably be the fi rst to admit that its gamble of replacing the conventionally styled Colt with the po-larising Triton in 2007 didn’t go the way it had hoped for.Too wild to tame

Whereas the Colt had been seen as a worthy alternative to the Toyota Hilux, Isuzu KB (now D-Max) and even the Mazda Drifter-based Ford Ranger, the Triton fell miserably short of replicating its predecessor’s success, as buyers simply could not get to the grips with what Chief Designer, Akinori Nakanish, had created.

A similar story followed in 2014 where the more rounded fourth generation Triton only touched down on local soil in 2017, effectively placing it at a dis-advantage right from the off as sales struggled to breach 50 units a month, resulting in it languishing at the bottom

of the local bakkie segment.Still fresh from its world debut in Bang-

kok towards the end of last year though, Mitsubishi has now offi cially made the heavily updated Triton available with not only a host of new features, but also with changes underneath the skin and of course, with a new face.Dynamically forceful

Although Mitsubishi’s Dynamic Shield styling language already takes centre stage on the Eclipse Cross and Outlander, the Triton arguably wears its iteration the best with the new, thinner headlights being offset by a smaller grille, and a pronounced front bumper that endows it with an aggressive and macho look.

While the side-profi le has subtly been tweaked by the inclusion of wider wheel arches, the often criticised rear facia has gone under the knife quite extensively in that it now comes with fl atter panels on the load-bin, more conventional tail-lights and a proper bodywork-integrated

bumper.It certainly is a radical departure from

before and while fears are that it might go the same route as the previous gen-eration, the local market’s wanting for beefi er looking bakkies has fi nally played in the Triton’s favour as it now rates as one of the most eye-catching offerings on sale today.Restrained interior differences

Inside, the changes are less promi-nent, however, the most noticeable is the new seven-inch touchscreen infotain-ment system that comes as a welcome improvement over the old unit with its outdated graphics and laggy interface.

The same unit that does duty in the Eclipse Cross, the setup boasts Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth and satellite navigation, though the latter proved somewhat disappointing as it froze on a number of occasions when in use in spite of the system being easy to use.

More concerning though is the lack of rear passenger ventilation controls despite the presence of a second USB port, while headroom will not please taller folks by being merely average.Same heart, more running ability

As mentioned, Mitsubishi has also been busy underneath the Triton’s exterior with the fi tment of larger front and rear brake discs as well as calli-pers, bigger rear dampers fi lled with more fl uid, and four new modes for the SuperSelect-II four-wheel drive system, Gravel, Sand, Mud/Snow and Rock, which allows for the shift from 2H to 4H to be carried-out below 100 km/h.

Unlike its new attire, the Triton’s heart has been not received an ad-ditional adrenalin shots, with the all-aluminium 2.4-litre DI-D turbodiesel motor still producing 133 kW and 430 N.m, but teamed to a brand-new six-speed automatic gearbox or the carryover six-speed manual.

Preferred over the eight-speed unit used in the Pajero Sport to avoid hunting when towing up to the rated 3 100 kg, the new ‘box, which comes as standard with paddle shifters lifted from the limited run Athlete model, proved to be a standout on the launch route around the Cradle of Humankind, as it was smooth and matched accordingly to an engine that continues to hold little back in the pulling department versus the bigger four-pots of its rivals.

Despite the updates the suspension, the ride failed to be as compliant as that of the pre-facelift Triton, though this could be as a result of the degrading road surface quality and badly patched sections that lined said route.

It was a different story off-road where a serious of obstacles didn’t deter the Triton much once the rotary dial had been switched to low-range. Boasting 220 mm of ground clearance, a rear diff-lock, breakover and departure angles of 25 and 23 degrees and Hill Descent Control, it made light work of the set-out course and felt easy to manoeuvre thanks to a decent feeling steering setup.Conclusion

It’s penchant for being risky has, in this case, not come back to bite Mitsubishi as hard as before, as the updated Triton largely succeeds in improving on where its forerunner came up short.

As alluring as it appears on paper both externally, internally, mechani-cally and indeed on price by being considerably cheaper than its rivals, it remains to be seen whether enough has been done to tempt buyers back to the three diamonds, especially as it is now more capable than ever.Warranty & Price

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On April 2, St Dunstan’s College’s fi rst team captains of the respective sporting codes that will be represented at the festival sat down with sports journalist Logan Green for a Caxton Radio interview to discuss the exciting event. They are Joshua Bruins (boys’ hockey, left), Amilee Kockott (girls’ hockey), Ingrid Tredoux (netball) and Thando Ngcelwane (rugby).

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Northerns beat Kempton in ELFA leagueBenoni Northerns Football Club’s (BNFC) Eastern Local Football Association (ELFA) Super League XI bagged an important 2-1 victory against Kempton Park at Northern Areas on April 6. A late fi rst half strike and a late second half goal from striker Kwanda Sokutu (pictured) secured the three points for coach Jannie van den Berg and his men who moved up to sixth on the table. Old Bens’ Super League side suffered a 3-2 home defeat at Currin Park to Luso Africa on Saturday. In the ELFA Super Reserve League, BNFC achieved their third straight league victory with a 5-1 win over Kempton Park. They are in third spot on the log. Old Bens’ Super Reserve League XI remained winless with a 2-1 defeat to Luso.HOW DID YOU FARE?

Bridge• Benoni Bridge Club, club competitions, April 3: 1 Sid Ismail and Ros Whitburn 62.38%, 2 Jack Rutter and Mike Potgieter 61.90%, 3 Pat Eve and Margaret O’Neil 56.19%, 4 Peter Calla-ghan and Mary Shneier 54.76%. Full results are available at www.benoni.vze.com• Eastlands Bridge Club, club competitions, handicapped re-sults, April 8: 1 Peter Gildenhuys and Lesley Manning 57.13%, 2 Elaine and Anthony Cripwell 55.10%, 3 Jill and Andy Jacobs 54.76%. Full results are available at www.eastlands.vze.com• Benoni Northerns Bridge Club, club competitions, April 2: 1 Jan Verberck and Bill Wilkie 66.07%, 2 Deirdre Ingersent and Helen Roberts 57.14%, 3 Bridie Bullen-Smith and Paul van der Wal 56.55%, 4= Tor Meyer and Cathy Saville 54.17%, 4= Vaun Robson and Guylaine Turton 54.17%. April 4: 1 Sid Ismail and Roz Whitburn 68.18%, 2 Paul van der Wal and Bridie Bullen-Smith 60.23%, 3 Vaun Robson and Diana Boudewijns 56.14%, 4 Di and Trevor England 52.27%, 5 Tico Poplak and Bram van Alten 49.77%.Golf• The Lake Club Benoni, club competitions, April 4, IPS: 1 Derick Tod and Gavin Jacobson 45 points oco, 2 Billy Granger and Steve Schultz 45 points

oco. April 6, IPS: Morning fi eld: 1 Dale Johnstone 38 points, 2 Anton Vortsman 36 points oco, 3 Michael Kok 36 points oco, 4 Robbie Frank 35 points, 5 Tommy Johnstone 34 points oco. Afternoon fi eld: 1 Braam Raubenheimer 36 points, 2 Ray-mond Jeffray 35 points. Women’s Medal: Silver Division: Candice Rowles 73 net, Bronze Division: Terry Bailey 76 net. April 7, Indi-vidual Bogey: 1 Tim Grisdale +6 oco, 2 Billy Granger +6 oco.• Ebotse Links, club competitions, Monthly Medal: A-Division: Best net: 1 Craig Roberts 66 net, best gross: 1 Hardus Maritz 75 gross, B-Division: Best net: 1 Mark O’Donoghue 70 net, best gross: 1 André de Wet 82 gross, C-Division IPS: 1 Jayden Arnold 39 points, 2 Mike Lunney 37 points.• Benoni Country Club, club competitions, April 6, BBS: Morning fi eld: 1 L Sanders and D Menday 45 points, 2 J Scott and R McKenzie 43 points, 3 G Corlett and D Toontas 42 points oco. Afternoon fi eld: 1 D Bartram and M Young 39 points won oco, 2 S Bartram and G Bartram 39 points, 3 M Smith and Q Mouton 38 points. April 7, BBS: 1 G Barrett and A Martin 42 points, 2 M Morris and K Stringer 39 points oco. Women’s results, April 6: Three-Ball Alliance (two scores to count): A Menday and C Cunningham-Scott and M de Kock 75 points.

BOWLS DRAWS

• Benoni Country Club - Club competitions, April 13: 1.30pm: Men’s senior singles (21 points): (A) J Merifi eld vs H Wood (marker: J Wiid). Women’s chosen pairs 2-4-2 (21 ends): MJ de Speyville and S Herzfi eld vs K Stopforth and C George, F Cullen and L Madden vs K Jones and C Meeling. Men’s novice (21 points): A Wright vs W Fisher (marker: E Hutchinson). April 14: 9am: Men’s senior singles (21 points): Winner of A vs W

Horsburgh (marker: Loser of A). Women’s singles championship (21 points): S Herzfi eld vs A Sloan (marker: L Madden). Men’s novice (21 points): A Wright vs R Heinz (marker: J Herzfi eld), E Hutchinson vs J Paterson (marker: R Patterson).April 11, 1.30pm: Men’s senior singles (21 points): B Osner vs L Newton (marker: T Cullen). April 12: 1.30pm: Mixed pairs (21 ends): C Botha and S Booyse vs H Wood and F Wood.

Easter Sports Festival to return for its sixth year

One great aspect of the St Dunstan’s College Easter Sports Festival is the accommodation of development sports schools into the bumper fi xture list to ensure a multi-cultural, all-inclusive occasion. The netball sides from Unity Secondary School in Daveyton and Petit High School (seen here) will participate in the festival. They are seen training at St Dunstan’s College’s netball courts on April 2.

It is almost time for the sixth annual St Dunstan’s College Easter Sports Festival. It is the fi rst multi-sport event of its kind on the East Rand. Schools from across South Africa and Zimbabwe will compete in hockey, netball and rugby on April 18, 20 and 22. The Easter Sports Festival embraces the diversity of our communities and encourages learners from diff erent backgrounds to compete and socialise in a competitive sporting environment. Entry is free over the three days and interested sports fans in the community are encouraged to attend.


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Karatekas train with legends

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INSIDE THIS WEEK’S ISSUE!

Friday April 12, 2019

Tobias and Bester de Lange, two young athletes from Laerskool Rynfi eld and Benoni Northerns Athletic Club, represented Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) at the recent South African Biathlon Championships in Port Elizabeth. Bester completed the 50m swim and 800m run for u-9 boys while Tobias completed the 50m swim and 800m run for u-11 boys.

It’s been a long wait for the Eastern Cricket Union’s senior provincial men’s side to get their hands on a trophy.

In fact, it’s been a

whole 16 years since an Easterns team, boasting the likes of Darryl Cullinan, Zander de Bruyn and Morne Morkel, lifted the SuperSport Shield in the 2003/2004 season.

On April 7, the side, coached by Richard das Neves and skippered by Grant Thomson, fi ttingly defeated fellow Titans franchise side Northerns at SuperSport Park in Centurion by two wickets to end the trophy drought and claim the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Provincial One-Day Challenge title.

A crucial 24-run, ninth-wicket stand between Imran Manack and Dyllan

Matthews helped Easterns secure the win on

Sunday.The pair came together

with the visitors down and out at 253/8, chasing a target of 277, but they managed to chip away at the total and eventually get the men from Willowmoore Park over the line with 19 balls to spare.

Their unbeaten partnership provided the perfect end for Easterns, although there were plenty other performances of signifi cance at SuperSport Park.

There were two wickets each for Matthew Arnold (2/48), Kofi Apea-Adu (2/49) and Manack (2/50).

Wesley Marshall gave Easterns a solid early start with his 61 runs off 64 balls (seven fours and two sixes), but they then lost their way.

Even though Sizwe

Masondo (54 off 58 balls, six fours) also accumulated a half century, the regular strikes of Gregory Mahlokwana (3/40) and Ruben Trumpelmann (3/71) gave the home side a big advantage.

That was until Matthews (14) and Manack (8) got together for their short, but vital stand that took the Benoni-based side to the title.

The City Times sat down with delighted head coach das Neves.

“I am very chuffed and happy with the performance of the side over the whole season,” he said.

“The guys have put in the hard yards and it is very rewarding to fi nish off with a trophy.

“It’s been a tough two years since I arrived, both on and

off the fi eld. “We had to implement quite

a few changes, but I think the majority of the side has bought into the culture change and that has been rewarded with a trophy at the end of the two-year cycle.

“It’s been quite a good balance between our younger Easterns players and our more experienced players who have been key contributors to the side.

“The fi nal was probably closer than it should have been.

“We were happy to restrict them to 276 with the bat as we felt that it was about a 320-run wicket.

“With the bat, we just kept losing soft wickets that kept them in the game.

“In the end, we knew that

if it became a close game we had the experience of winning those tight games as it is pretty much how our whole one-day campaign has gone.

“Out of 10 round-robin games, about seven or eight of them went to the fi nal over.

“In one or two of the matches we were on the wrong side of the result, but in most of them we were on the right side.”

Although the team tasted success in the white ball version of the game, they could only muster a sixth place overall in the CSA Three-Day Cup.

“In the red ball game we blew hot and cold,” said das Neves.

“We were a little unlucky in one or two games.”

White ball joy for Easterns

The Eastern Cricket Union’s senior provincial men’s side, coaching and administrative staff celebrate winning the Cricket South Africa (CSA) Provincial One-Day Challenge title at SuperSport Park on Sunday. Photos: Adele Steyn.

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