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tameTiMEsEight suspects have been arrested in different hostels in Katlehong in connection with nine people murdered during the month of october in areas close to the hostels.One of the arrested suspects is alleged to be responsible for the murder of a police officer on 24 October. It is alleged that Warrant Officer Mlaba, stationed at Railway Police in Germiston, was attacked while walking with his younger brother in Dikole section in the Katlehong area. Five suspects are alleged to have attacked the police officer and shot him in the head without saying a word. The police officer died on the scene, and his service pistol and cellphone, as well as the cellphone of his younger brother, were also stolen on the scene.The other murders were linked to a fight between people from Nquthu and Mutubatuba in KwaZulu-Natal. The police received information about the whereabouts of the suspects and followed the lead to Kwesine hostel in Katlehong, where two suspects were spotted. When the suspects realised that the police were following them, one

of them took out a gun and pointed it at the police officers. The police officer immediately shot him in the leg and he was arrested on the scene and forced to give up his .22 pistol. Unfortunately, the other suspect managed to run away, but during the chase he dropped a firearm on the ground which was discovered to be the state firearm stolen from the murdered police officer, Warrant Officer Mlaba.Captain Mega Ndobe, Communications Officer of Katlehong Police Station said, “A .22 pistol was linked with the gun used to shoot and kill several people in the area in October. The detectives continued with the operation of cracking down the remaining suspects. Four suspects aged between 20 and 30 were also arrested and one was found in possession of a .38 revolver with five rounds of ammunition. Police expect more arrests following the murder and house robbery cases that have occurred in the locations next to the hostels. All suspects arrested were charged with murder, and some with unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition and the possibility of house robbery. The suspects are expected to appear in Palm Ridge Court soon,” said Captain Ndobe.

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Ekurhuleni residents have been warned to stop digging trenches in the street and to apply for speed humps instead.These traffic calming measures play a significant role in ensuring the safety of all road users, particularly vulnerable ones like young children. Communities across Ekurhuleni also recognize the importance of these measures. Some even go to the extent of damaging roads by unlawfully digging them up to create “speed trenches” that force motorists to slow down. The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality has taken note of this trend and wants residents to know that there is no need to take such

action – which in some instances is driven by a lack of knowledge about the correct processes to be followed for the installation of traffic calming measures. Thabo Xaba, father of a three-year-old girl from Katlehong, supports the digging of trenches and the creation of speed humps by residents on municipal tarred roads. “Cars speed through the road, with no regard or consideration that there are children who play in the streets. As a driver myself, I know that a hole in the road forces a driver to slow down,” he said. Another community member and one of the diggers creating trenches, Lebohang Montle,

said he is frustrated by the lack of speed humps on roads in his neighbourhood. “There have been five accidents already and one of them resulted in the death of an old man who was hit by a speeding vehicle. The funny thing is that the police and the councillor know about this problem and we have signed more than five petitions. Everyone was involved. The school, the church and the community members all signed but still there are no speed humps,” said Montle. His frustration is shared by many communities; however, the implementation of methods such as speed humps, raised pedestrian crossings and mini-circles is determined by

a set of national guidelines. Where a need has been identified, residents can apply by filling in a Traffic Calming Measures request form. Phillip Nice, Manager: Road and Storm Water at the EMM said, “The Metro’s Roads and Stormwater Department evaluates every request for traffic calming measuresand implements them as per the national guidelines and policies for traffic calming. Each request is evaluated and prioritized. When the request is warranted, the oversight committee approves the

Preliminary Design Report and then the request is added to the waiting list for implementation.” Residents are advised to ensure that the form clearly identifies the street(s) name or the affected area, the envisaged position of the traffic calming measure being applied for and a description of the nature of the problem(s). The request form should have the signature of the ward councillor and all the residents supporting it in the affected area. Communities should take note that it may not be possible to place traffic calming measures, either of a certain type or of any kind at all, on all roads. This is because of the classification of roads according to their purpose. For instance, a Class 3 road is a “higher order” road which in terms of the afore-mentioned guidelines does not warrant the installation of physical traffic calming measures. This is because Class 3 roads need to be functional as access and mobility routes. Implementation of vigilante methods will also therefore contribute negatively towards the functionality of the roads. Traffic Calming Measures application forms can be obtained from ward councillors’ offices.

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As part of celebrating the life of soccer star Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa, who was shot and killed in Vosloorus - tame TIMES Kathorus, in partnership with Chris Hani Mall, Kasie FM and Orlando Pirates Vosloorus branch, hosted a memorial service.The memorial service was held at the Chris Hani Mall parking lot and attended by Orlando Pirates supporters in particular, and football supporters in general, wearing their favourite teams’ regalia. They sang many songs praising the team and their fallen hero, but the lyric echoing through the mall building which really caught the attention of the crowd and shoppers was, “USenzo akalalanga uguqe ngamadolo,” which means that Senzo’s soul is not resting peacefully because it was not taken by God’s will.Several speakers from various stakeholders spoke about how Senzo inspired and motivated them to watch soccer with his acrobatic skills and tactics. Vosloorus police

officers from the Crime Prevention unit were also part of the event and highlighted the need for the community to work with the police to fight crime.Senzo Meyiwa was shot during a house robbery in Mzamo Section 28 in Vosloorus on 26 October while visiting his girlfriend singer Kelly Khumalo. An identikit of the suspects was released and police questioned a number of people in connection with the killing of Meyiwa. The suspects were identified as a result of information received from witnesses as well as the public. One suspect, Zenokuhle Mbatha, a 25-year old Vosloorus resident, was charged on the basis of positive identification by some of the witnesses and has been remanded in custody. He first appeared on 31 October at Boksburg Court and the case was postponed to give him time to get legal aid. He appeared on 11 November at Boksburg Magistrate’s Court where the charges against him were withdrawn due to lack of evidence.

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SALUTING THE PIRATES WAY: Soccer fans celebrate the life of fallen soccer star Senzo Meyiwa at Chris Hani Mall.

Natalspruit Hospital is pleading with the community to collect the unclaimed bodies of patients who died while receiving care at the institution. The hospital management has noted with concern a worrying trend of unclaimed bodies being left for weeks at the hospital mortuary. Although some of them have been in the mortuary since September 2014, they have not yet been collected by family members for dignified burial. The hospital management would like to appeal to community members to come forward and collect the mortal remains of their loved ones. If they are not collected within 21 days, the institution will be left with no option but to carry out a mass burial for all unclaimed bodies.Members of the public who would like to arrange for collection of the remains of their loved ones should contact the hospital mortuary on: 011 590 0000 and ask for Masesi Mahlangu.

BELOW ARE THE NAMES OF THE dECEASEd ANd THEIR dATES OF dEATH: Eunice Gumede…………………………................................................. ..Died on: 09/09/2014Peter Rabothe Mpeneng………...………..................................................Died on: 10/09/2014Vuyiswa Obose…………………………….................................................Died on: 10/09/2014Bongimpilo Mthabela…………………................................................……Died on 12/09/2014Josline Kuruman…………………………....................................................Died on: 15/09/2014Stephen Mlotshwa…………………………................................................Died on: 18/09/2014Emily Mokogua………………………...............................................……...Died on: 29/09/2014Sibusiso Dlamini…………………………................................................…Died on: 11/10/2014Tony Ndunge………………………….….....................................................Died on: 12/10/2014Mgibala Mavimbela……………………......................................................Died on 13/10/2014Nelson Phiri…………………………….......................................................Died on: 14/10/2014Thandeka Shezi……………………….......................................................Died on: 19/10/2014Buyisiwe Sithole……………………….......................................................Died on: 25/10/2014January Sithole………………………….....................................................Died on: 21/10/2014Gcinile Ntshangase……………………......................................................Died on: 28/10/2014

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Fifty-six pupils of Cathula Primary School in Katlehong were recently over the moon after being acknowledged at the school prize-giving ceremony with certificates and trophies for being the top 2014 achievers.Dux learner Unako Jinoyi defended her record of being a top performer every year since Grade R and was awarded with trophies and certificates for being the overall top performing Grade 3 pupil at the school. “I am happy,” said Unako. “My awards will encourage other pupils to work hard and read their books in order to be awarded as well. My dream is to become a police officer.” The school awarded the pupils from Grades R to 7 for academic excellence, sports, leadership and for being school patrollers. Community members who help with cleaning the school pavement and yard and the Community Policing Forum coordinator who assists at the school were also awarded with certificates for jobs well done.Andile Vanqa, the Cathula Primary School principal, said, “We are awarding the learners who have done well throughout the year academically and those who have excelled in sports. We encourage learners to inspire others to work hard. The annual awards ceremonies are helping a lot in improving the ANA results of the school. There is a tremendous improvement in the results for Grades 3 and 6.”The Katlehong and Thokoza branches of Dexter Hyper Meat have been sponsoring the school prize-giving awards for 10 years now. Speaking to tame TIMES, Kgosi Letele, the owner of both these branches of Dexter Hyper Meat, said, “We believe that the foundation of everything starts with education and without it we are doomed. We are motivating the pupils and instilling the culture of learning. It is a way of ploughing back into the community and making a difference.”

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FAMILY OF TOP ACHIEVERS: Nomthunzi Jinoyi ( mother) is seen here with her three children: Unako Jinoyi the Grade 3 top achiever, Elake Jinoyi, the Grade 1 top achiever and Okwethu Jinoyi, the Grade 6 top achiever.

FOUNDATION PHASE TWO ACHIEVERS: flanked by Dexter’s representatives and school educators at the prize-giving awards

Izibuko Primary School in Nhlapho section in Katlehong recently had their annual prize-giving day to honour learners who excelled throughout the year in academics and sports.The ceremony was for Grades 1 to 7, with the 152 best achievers being awarded with certificates, medals and trophies. Siyabulela Zulu, a dux and overall best learner at the school, was awarded with six certificates, four trophies and R1 000 in prize money. He said his dream is to become an engineer: “I am happy that l am number one at school - it is all because of hard working and reading my books. I also encourage other pupils to be dedicated to their school work for them to achieve good results.”Bongani Ngwenya, the Izibuko Primary school principal, said, “We are motivating the learners to work hard and uplift their performances and we want those who were not awarded to improve so that they will receive recognition next year. We were not performing well in the Annual National Assessment (ANA), but we have improved compared to last year, although we have not yet achieved our target of 80%.”The ANA results of the school are as follows: in 2013 the Grade 3 home language score was 38,0 % and in 2014 it was 55,1% . In Grade 3 mathematics, the 2013 score was

39,6 % and the 2014 score was 52,6 %. For Grade 6, the score in 2013 for English was 48,8 % and in 2014 it was 54,6 %. In mathematics it was 48,9 % in 2013 and 55% in 2014. The average performance for 2013 was 46,2 % and for 2014 it was 58,1 %.

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PRIZE-GIVING DAY AT IZIBUKO PRIMARY: Bongani Ngwenya, Izibuko Primary school principal with Themba Dube, chairperson of the School Governing Body, hands over a trophy to the school’s top learner Siyabulela Zulu.


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Police officers arrested 47 suspects over the weekend from 31 October to 2 November around the Katlehong Cluster stations which include Dawn Park, Vosloorus, Zonkizizwe, Eden Park, Thokoza, Katlehong North and Katlehong.The suspects were arrested during normal stop-and-search operations conducted by crime prevention members. They were arrested for the following crimes, among others: assault, including assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, unlawful pointing with a firearm, rape and attempted rape, robbery and armed robbery, murder, theft, possession of suspected stolen property, selling liquor without a license, shoplifting and possession of dagga.All arrested suspects were arraigned before the Palm Ridge and Vosloorus Courts according to the various crimes committed.

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The body of a murdered woman was found in the open veld in Somalia Park, Dawn Park on 11 June 2014. According to Captain Mega Ndobe, communications officer of Katlehong Police Station, the body of the deceased was then taken to Germiston mortuary and the finger prints revealed the identity number 6704100697086, which identifies her as a single female called Ntombifikile Betty Mangqokhwe who was residing at number 18, plot number 1 Delmore camp in Germiston.

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“Women are the best drivers”Pinki Sibeko argues that owning a car is no longer luxury but a necessity these days. She said, as a woman who owns a car, she no longer has to depend on her partner to take her from point A to point B. Sibeko can go anywhere and get back to her chores at home without bothering anyone. Driving her French Renault Clio is such a wonderful experience that she never wants to part ways with her jewel of a car. What car are you driving?I’m driving a metallic black Renault Clio with tinted windows. Are there any special features installed in your car?I kept most of the features in the original standard form. I only installed 15 inch tyres and rims. How long have you owned this car?I have owned it for three years and it does not disappoint on the road.Is it your first car?Yes, it is my first car, which is the reason why I cherish it. When I buy another car I will

keep it as my personal souvenir. Who are the best drivers on the road?Women are the best drivers on the road because they are patient; we give space to fellow motorists and respect each other. Women are not often involved in road rage compared to their male counterparts. What advice would you give fellow motorists especially during the festive season?They should refrain from drinking and driving because it is not acceptable. Motorists should always be alert on the road. They should service their cars when driving a long distance so that they will be safe.

South Africans have a negative belief that mathematics and science are meant only for the most intelligent learners, which is the reason why our country is developing at a snail’s pace and why we borrow the expertise of foreign nationals.That is the reason why Ntombi Maseko was eager to study mathematics and science at school. She is currently an N5 electrical engineering student at Ekurhuleni West College in Katlehong. “When I was growing up, I was inspired by my grandfather who was fixing electrical appliances at home. As a result, I got inspired to pursue a career in electrical engineering. My great concern is that there are numerous ladies who are excelling in the electrical engineering course at tertiary, but only a handful of women secure employment opportunities after graduating,” said Maseko.She said South Africa has an enormous number of engineering graduates on the continent, but the country is lagging behind when compared to European, Asian and American countries. Maseko says the private sector and national government should start investing in engineering studies to put our country on a par with the rest of the world. “Learners who want to pursue studies in the engineering field should pass mathematics and science subjects at school. That would make it easy for them to be allowed to pursue any engineering studies of their choices at tertiary. However, learners should first do away with treating mathematics and science as subjects reserved for the intelligent few, because everybody can study both subjects and succeed. It is also the duty of teachers to entice learners to pursue these subjects,” concluded Maseko.FREEDOM ON WHEELS: Pinki Sibeko would not trade her car

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Katlehong based Siphiwe Mngomezulu’s life journey has been a bumpy ride since childhood as he was an orphan, street kid and prisoner for six months. Mngomezulu’s burning desire to explore and share his life experiences with the world has resulted in his writing novels that are true stories about his personal experiences. His first novel is titled From Bare Foot To Skin Snake Shoe. “I wrote the book while I was in Baviaansporst Medium Centre Prison in Pretoria. On the day I was sentenced to

prison, I begged and negotiated with the prison authority to allow me to serve my sentence wearing my black skin snake shoe. It is because they were the first expensive material things that I ever bought for myself. The prison authorities finally allowed me to wear my favourite shoes while serving my sentence. Due to my life experiences, I wrote my first novel titled From Bare Foot To Skin Snake Shoe. It talks about my life in prison, homelessness and my transition from walking bare-foot to wearing my expensive skin snake shoe,” explained Mngomezulu.His second book dubbed, Vote For Our Land For Our Children, was inspired by the true story of a woman who married after having two children out of wedlock. “The new husband passed on and the woman was shocked to discover that only the children born during her marriage were included in the late husband’s will, while the other two were excluded. The book is a way of motivating married couples to treat all the children involved in marriage equally,” said Mngomezulu. He is currently writing his third book, which is titled Wealthy Women Confession. The book reflects on the story of a former drug addict who tricked a wealthy lady into marrying him by pretending to be a successful businessman. Rhema Bible Church publishes Mngomezulu’s novels. Mngomezulu has not allowed adversity in his life to overcome his abilities; he has studied Community Work Programme in the United States of America. He is also a police officer by profession and humanitarian at heart, as he has founded a nongovernmental organization called 3Nails which deals with drug addicts.

AUTHOR: Siphiwe Mngomezulu showcases his book Vote For Our Land Our Children.

The new Natalspruit Hospital in Vosloorus celebrated World Radiography Day by hosting a tour of their radiography department to show people the facilities and career opportunities available there. The hospital’s radiography department is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and digital technology to speed up service delivery. There is a mammogram section with a core stream - the latest machine and one that the old hospital did not have. There is also a digital X-ray film connected to all the rooms in the department that produces rapid, quality films. The new hospital has ultra-sonar rooms, and Computerised Tomography Scan and Lodox machines. Health-workers say they no longer need to transfer patients to Baragwanath Hospital because the resources they need are now

available in the new Natalspruit Hospital.Junior radiographer Nicole Von Platen says radiography is a good occupation for women and they dominate the field. “It is a good career, in that a person can study and work at the same time. We are exposed to the outside world quickly and are a stepping stone to understanding the field of health. People interested in becoming radiographers should pass biology, science and mathematics at Matric level. They can enrol for a degree in radiography at the university. There are many opportunities in the field and government is offering bursaries.”Vuyo Sibani, Public relations officer at Natalspruit Hospital said, “We are commemorating this day, paying respect to the people who discovered radiography. It is very important that we have a radiography unit fully fitted with state-of-the-art equipment.”

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STATE-OF-THE-ART MACHINES: Radiography staff of the new Natalspruit Hospital showcase their equipment on World Radiography Day.

Charges against Zanokuhle Mbatha, 25, from Vosloorus, who was implicated in the murder of Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates Captain Senzo Meyiwa, were withdrawn at the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday.According to the Magistrate, not enough evidence was found linking the accused to the charges. Mbatha was arrested following investigations by the police that apparently implicated him in the murder of Meyiwa. After his arrest, Mbatha spent days in custody; he appeared in court for the first time on 31 October, when he was remanded in custody.Meyiwa was shot and killed in Vosloorus, while visiting his girlfriend, singer and actress Kelly Khumalo on 26 October. It is alleged that two unknown African males entered the house and demanded cellphones before shooting Meyiwa and running away.

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Study, work or gap year?Although most Matrics currently writing exams think they have a plan for next year, there are many who are still undecided about the right thing to do. Unfortunately, there are also many who will have their plans thrown into disarray by their results or changed personal circumstances. So the key questions a significant number of Matrics will have to face in the coming months are:• ShouldIstudyorworknextyear?• Whataboutagapyear?• WhathappensifIstudyandfail?“Whilenoonecanpredictwith100%accuracythe way things will turn out, there are a couple of realities to take into consideration,” says Dr Felicity Coughlan, Director of The Independent Institute of Education, SA’slargest and most accredited private higher education institution.“The first thing to note is that graduates generally earn more throughout their lives than those without post-school qualifications and they are more likely to find employment,” she says. “So if you are in a position to get a higher education, you must certainly choose that route rather than just going straight into the workplace.”

A2009studybytheSouthernAfricaLabourand Development Research Unit indicated that earnings showed a linear improvement from Matric to a degree. At the time, a person with an averageMatric received R1 100 amonth in their first job, but this increased to R3 100 a month with an average diplomaor certificate and rose to R5 400 a monthwith an average degree. People with tertiary education were also twice as likely to be employed, according to the research. “This differential will generally follow people throughout their careers, with no narrowing of the gap between graduates and non-graduates over a career span. Together, these are compelling reasons to study,” says Coughlan.“However, it is equally important that you study something that is employable, that is recognized by employers. You must also choose an institution that will provide you with two additional critical things: firstly, the curriculum and learning process should enable you to master work-ready skills so that you have a competitive ‘hit the ground running’ advantage. Having a portfolio ofwork at graduation, for example, allows you to instantly showcase what you have learnt and what makes you an attractive prospect

to potential employers.” “Secondly, you must choose an institution that will give you the best possible chance of

succeeding and completing your qualification in theminimum time.Every additional yearof study leaves a long-term financial impact, so consider things such as student support, class sizes, and the quality of lecturing and facilities.”Although taking a gap year is a popular option for many Matrics, and can be an attractive prospect after having spent 12 years onschool benches, its pros and cons should be carefully weighed, says Coughlan.“Unfortunately, a gap year puts you a year behind your peers in terms of studying and earning potential; but if you use the time to make some money or gain life or work experience and you incur no debt, it could be worth considering - particularly so if it also means that when you do eventually start your studies, you are more focused and able

to succeed and graduate in the minimum time.”Coughlan says that, from a financial perspective, the student who studies straight after school and graduates in

three years is significantly better off than Matriculants who elect any other option – be it entering the workplace or taking a gap year.“However, the student who takes a gap year, rather than studying a year and failing, is better off than the student who fails and repeats one year - and much better off than the student who has to repeat two years.”Coughlan says that the numbers to demonstrate the impact of these scenarios are clear – even if one uses very simplistic calculations that ignore living expenses, the cost of debt and any other particular condition. “Time is money - and wasting time has a sustained financial impact throughout a person’sproductivelife,”shesays.Issued by: LANGE 360 Strategic Communications on behalf of THE INDEPENDENT INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION.

In a bid to unearth talented artists from the township, Vosloorus based Grind Café together with the event founder Andile “Akabhujwa” Ramashala, are hosting a poetry and standup comedy session. According to Ramashala, they are grateful to the café owners for giving aspiring poets and comedians a platform to showcase their talents.“WeareworkinginconjunctionwiththetalentedcomedianJohn Latha who is featured in the Perfect Family Comedy Showin SABC and Zamukuhle CastingAgency. We are optimistic thatthis initiative will give talent scouts an opportunity to spot aspiring talented artists. Grind Café manager Andries Molefi says they are optimistic that the initiative is unique in the township. “Our café will benefit from new clients who will be coming to watch poetry and comedians entertain revellerseveryThursday.Weareoptimisticthattalentedpoetsandcomedians will emerge from our café in the near future,” concluded Molefi.The poetry and comedian session will be held at Grind Café every Thursday between 4:00 and 7:00pm. Entry and registration forperformers is free of charge. For more information contact Andile “Akabhujwa”Ramashalaon:0733040869.

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CALLING POETS & COMICS: Andile Ramashala with Grind Café management Andries Molefi and Simanga Seluma are excited about their new initiative.


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Katlehong schools crowned basketball champions

Keketso and Maitjibulo Primary School boys and girls under-13 basketball teams won the 2014 Gauteng Schools Basketball championship recently held at Huntersfield Stadium. Keketso Primary School was crowned the overall champions in the u/13 boys team and neighbouring school Maitjibulo Primary won the girls u/13 event. Both schools were awarded with certificates for participation, as well as medals and trophies. Maitjibulo coach Ali Tjale said they are ready to go all the way to win the national championship. “In the past two years we obtained positions 2 and 3 respectively in the national finals but this time around we are ready to surpass that record. We have a fine team and a new sporting facility. That is the reason I’m confident we will lift the national championship crown.”His counterpart from Keketso Primary School, Coach Thabang Tumelo, said they are practising very hard for the national championships. “We are ready to bring the

national championship crown to Katlehong for the first time in the competition’s history. We have learnt a lot from our previous mistakes.” Tshepo Finger, chairperson of Gauteng Schools Basketball, said seven boys teams and another seven girls teams representing their respective regions battled it out in the tournament. “In total we had 14 under-13 teams representing Gauteng regions in the tournament.” Both winning schools will be representing the province at the national level championships to be held at the University of Pretoria from 10 to 16 December. Our objective is to have every school in the province taking part in basketball,” said Fingers.Echoing the statement once made by the Minister of sport Fikile Mbalula that schools must be active in sports, Fingers raised the concern that basketball struggles to gain representation at national level. However, he is optimistic that, with such an initiative, they will unearth talented local sports stars for the national team.

LEFT PHOTO: BOYS: Keketso Primary School was recently crowned Gauteng Schools Basketball Boys under-13 champions. RIGHT PHOTO: GIRLS: Maitjibulo Primary School was also crowned Gauteng Schools Basketball Girls under-13 champions.

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