Fanie Mthupha

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Fanie Mthupha

With the country celebrating Father’s Day on June 15, Boksburg Advertiser spoke to a few locals about the effects of growing up without the active presence of a father figure. Some, whose biological fathers were not present in their lives, said other father figures, such as stepfathers, uncles, grandfathers and even teachers, church leaders and sports coaches played a vital role in their upbringing. Matema Phoshoko, of Dawn City, is currently completing her practical as a social auxiliary worker.

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Fanie Mthupha

As the cold weather conditions continue, donations keep pouring in to the Boksburg Advertiser’s Winter Wool Drive – set up to collect wool or knitted items to be devoted to shield the less fortunate and vulnerable citizens against the biting winter cold days. Impala Park’s Madeleine Ritter and her daughter Wanda were the latest to make a real impact to the initiative when they showed up on Wednesday (June11) fully loaded with wool supplies and some knitted items.

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Fanie Mthupha

Emotions ran high in the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court today (June 13) as the the 28-year-old man accused of raping and impregnating an 11-year-old Boksburg girl was denied bail. When Magistrate Sipho Manana ruled the accused will remain in custody, the public gallery erupted in applause. The court found that the accused failed to prove exceptional circumstances for his release, which is a requirement in light of the seriousness of the offence.

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Fanie Mthupha

East Rand United’s first team continued their impressive form in the Valke Merlin League, winning all their matches so far. In their fourth fixture on June 7 at the Reiger Park Sports Arena, they defeated rivals Elsburg 60–26. Speaking to the Boksburg Advertiser, ERU coach Godfrey Mbangeni said the team suffered a slow start, allowing Elsburg to dominate early on.

2 weeks ago | citizen.co.za | Fanie Mthupha

The City of Ekurhuleni’s (CoE) Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NGOs to collaborate on future disaster management in the region, as outlined in the Disaster Management Framework of 2005. The organisations include Red Cross Gauteng, Meals on Wheels, National Sea Rescue Institute, and Hamnet. Hamnet’s main role is the establishment of communications and record-keeping during disasters.