Monday, September 19, 2022

Tribute to Lenasia Rising Sun's Raj Maharaj


At Lenasia Rising Sun, Raj Maharaj was the senior employee. Everyone who has worked with him or had a personal contact with him for many years has been shocked by hearing about his abrupt passing today, including myself. 

Raj has never once stated that I am unable to meet any journalists. He always valued the collaborative efforts we made and the beneficial knowledge we shared.

He served as Lenasia Rising Sun's rock after Nieshal, the former branch manager, and Reshanaa, the former sales manager and editor, left. Raj was an expert in his field and knew what he wanted. The best work was produced by his workers as a result of his pressure.

Over the weekend, he reported on stories without declining.

Raj has always been a proponent of working with various organizations and being media partners. Anyone who entered his office and requested a story would not be turned away as he always believed in giving credit where it was due. He had always considered what was in the community's best interests. Furthermore, he always placed a hand where he could.

Rest well Raj, your journey has ended on earth and God has called you to Him, to be an angel to watch over your wife, and kids 

You will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of working with you.

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Action SA host its first Imbizo

MMC's and Councillors together on stage.

Prompted by the poor service delivery to the residence of Soweto, Action SA held its first Imbizo on Monday, 29 August at the Naledi Hall Community in Soweto. This was to listen to community’s concern but most importantly to map a way forward. 

Residents have not had the luck of getting the service they deserve from the city for a long time. Some of the concerns raised were the issues surrounding crime, streetlights, corruption, housing issues, basic service delivery, substance abuse and myriad of other issues.

 

Some of the dignitaries who attended the event were, MMC for Public Safety David Tembe, MMC for Roads and Transport Funzela Ngobeni, MMC for Economic Development Nkuli Mbundu, Cllr Zark Lebatlang, Cllr Siyabonga Zwane, Cllr Emma More, Cllr Tshepo Mposula, Cllr Nobuhle Mthembu and Cllr Ayanda Mchunu.

 

Concerns were noted down and the team explained that they will ensure matters are resolved. MMC Tembe explained that he will be having more JMPD vehicles visibility in the area in the next few weeks.

 

The Cllrs explained that there is no place for corruption.


COJ MMC for Transport Funzela Ngobeni

COJ MMC for Public Safety David Tembe

MMC for Economic Development Nkuli Mbundu

COJ Cllr Zark Lebatlang




 

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