Heiders feed learners at Vezokuhle Primary School

Times have been difficult and many across the globe have been struggling with basic necessities and food to fill their tummies on a daily basis. 
Heiders in conjunction with Douglasdale Milk fed Grade 1 to 4 children from Vezokhule Primary School and gave their parents a packet of Cornflakes and milk on 16 March. The next day the remainder of the food were given to school learners. 
Ambassador of Heiders, Khotso Mokoena said, “The main reason behind coming to the school is because there are many learners’ who come to school hungry, and we aim to eliminate that by feeding them cereal to have energy and to make sure that children are having the correct breakfast.”

Children's face lit up as they stood in the line and went towards team members from Heiders and Douglasdale Milk. Walking away eager to eat, the children walked to their classrooms with a lot of love and appreciation for receiving a healthy nutritional meal.

CIT Robbery took place in Diepkloof

The community of  Immick Drive, Zone 2 in Diepkloof were left in shock when a cash-in-transit van was robbed on 19 March. 

According to SAPS spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Brenda Muridili she said: “It is reported that the cash vehicle was pulling away at the intersection when a VW Polo rammed it on the driver’s side.” 

 

She added that the cash van stopped on the middle island of Immick Drive and a bakkie drove up where the occupants allegedly opened fire on the cash prompting the driver and crew to get out. 

 

It is believed that the suspects then allegedly used explosives to bomb the armoured vehicle before fleeing the scene with an undisclosed amount of money in three different vehicles. 

 

“A rifle belonging to the security guards was recovered in Baragwanath Road, Zone 2 Diepkloof  One security guard was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation treatment.” Lt.Col Muridili ended. 

 

The police are appealing to the public at large who may any  information relating to the incident to call Crime Stop on 08600-10111 or send tip-offs on MySAPS App.

Learners blessed with new school uniforms and some blessed with school shoes

         Learners with SAPS member, Engen Garage member and owner, school principal and other members.

SAPS Meadowlands in partnership with Engen Garage Meadowlands have blessed 20 learners from Tlhokomelo Primary School, Lejoeleputsoa Primary School, and Masekhene Primary School with brand new school uniforms on Tuesday, 16 March 2021 at Tlhokomelo Primary School, Zone 2 in Meadowlands.

 

Many of these learners come from underprivileged backgrounds and do not have parents living in orphanages.

 

According to the principal of Tlhokomelo Primary School, Hlupheka George Maluleke said: “We are very happy and excited of getting new uniform for our learners who come from underprivileged backgrounds which are mostly orphans and child headed families. This is going to go a long way in assisting and giving our learners a breakthrough.”

 

Visipol Policing Commander Lieutenant Colonel Jabulani Godfrey Tshabalala explained: “We were initially visiting all the schools around the area and we identified learners from schools that needed new uniform. We then approached our businesses in Meadowlands and Engen Garage came on board and assisted us to buy uniforms for the learners. It is an honour for us to do this.”

 

“We were actually humbled when SAPS approached us to make a donation towards the school uniforms. We did this to give back to the community and we would like to do it again going forward,” ended owner of Engen Garage Meadowlands, Zone 2, David Pooe. 

 

In some more exciting news, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) joined hands with Kaya-FM to donate school shoes to learners from iSipho Primary School on 4 March.

 

“CCBSA sponsored 100 pairs of school shoes and stationery sets for grade R and grade one learners,” said Georgette  Naidoo CSI specialist adding that other sponsors came onboard & partnered with Kaya FM who partnered Ster Kinekor's Vision-Mission campaign for Eye testing for Grade R and Grade 1learners, Shoes4Soul donated different types of shoes to the school. Kaya FM donated sanitary pads for girls in Grade 7 and  Meals on Wheels donated lunch pack for the learners.

Georgette  Naidoo CSI specialist of Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa with learners of iSipho Primary School. Photo: supplied.

Humane Impact making a difference in the community

Many children in Ennerdale have been struggling when it comes to their parents getting them stationery because many parents are unemployed due to the current pandemic we are facing or are unable to find employment.  

The Humane Impact Organisation did not let almost 220 learners go to school without stationery. The organization purchased 250 packs from Honey Bee and walked into New Ministries Fulfilled Church in Ennerdale Lead by Levona Steeneveld of Ennerdale where they filled the children’s hearts with happiness and faces full of smiles and joy

 

“Humane Impact had a talent show and gave out prizes (three school bags and two headsets) to five lucky winners,” said founder Yusuf Amoojee.

 He added that the children were given a motivational talk by a very successful business woman from Walkerville, Bronwyn Botha, who supports the dream of Zero Poverty and Zero Crime. The aim of this talk was to inspire and uplift their spirits to achieve better results not only in school but to become better people in society.

 

“Humane Impact would like to thank all the community members who contributes and shares the idea of reaching the goal of zero Poverty and zero Crime.

This aim will not only benefit the poor, but make a better world for us all and future generations to grow into,” explained Amoojee.

 

He ended by saying, ‘Kindness is a good deed’.

Photos: supplied 

Asibambaneni Sibemunye Organisation feeds the elderly

Freedom Park is no strange town next to Eldorado Park. However, for the Asibambaneni Sibemunye Organisation NPO, it is their home where they feed the elderly and do their best to put a smile on their faces including showering them with the love they do not get from home.

 

The feeding project was started by Fisani Msomi and Musa Masangu who saw a dire need to feed the elderly who are not able to sustain themselves or even cook a hot meal for themselves.

 

“The organization focuses on the day care giving of the elderly. We cook for them at the centre and we do house visits for them to check on their health and help with cleaning and bathing them. When they are at the centre they do daily routing such as activities to keep them healthy. We also make sure that they take their medication and we even assist in fetching medication from clinics for them,” said Fisani Msomi, the founder.

 

They opened the organization in order to assist the elderly in the community by taking care of them as they grow older with no one to take care of them. They help them enjoy the last days of their lives.

 

 

For donations contact Fisani on 081-503-9814 or can donate to their bank account; Asibambaneni Sibemunye Organisation NPO, Standard Bank, 10131355099, Savings Account.

Photo: Supplied

 

House robberies a common crime that is committed by unknown criminals

Photo: Good housekeeping

House robberies have become a common crime that happen not just in Eldorado Park but across the country despite the safety measure a home owner and family undertake to secure their homes.

 

Eldorado Park SAPS  would like to share with the community safety tips. This is due to the increase in the number of house robberies that have been reported at the police station recently. Community members especially within the Freedom Park precinct,  in the areas of Siyaya, Zimbabwe, St Martin and Thandanani to exercise caution when securing their homes.

 

This comes after it is alleged that four males broke into homes of victims, pointing them with firearms and threatens to shoot if any attempt to alert anyone is made.

 

“Police have also discovered during the investigation of these cases, that the items mainly targeted by these offenders are usually television sets, laptops, cellphones and cash. It is also suspected that a vehicle is used in the commission of these hideous crimes,” said Constable Roxanne Gibb, spokesperson of Eldorado Park SAPS.

 

She further explained that another matter for concern is the fact that the reason behind these house robberies being committed, is due to a high demand for these items.

 

Eldorado Park SAPS therefore reminds the community members, that if anyone is found to be in possession of stolen/robbed property, or has intentions of buying stolen goods, to refrain from these acts. Anyone found to be in possession of these items is regarded as being part and guilty of committing the offence, which has serious consequences and may result in prosecution.,

 

Here are some safety tips to avoid falling victim from the Eldorado Park SAPS:

 

·          Never leave keys in locks or at the door.

·          Ensure that curtains are properly closed after dark.

·          Ensure that doors and windows are properly equipped/fitted with burglar guard gates, or crossbars, and where possible use padlocks. It should be locked at all times.

·          As soon as you hear or notice suspicious behaviour, movement or persons, contact the SAPS immediately. However, ensure that you do as such without being exposed.

·          Do not look at the robbers directly, do so without being noticed. If you do recognise any of them, don't make it known. Try to instead memorise any features that may assist in identification and investigation.

·          Never try to fight or negotiate with the offenders. 

 

Eldorado Park SAPS also appeals to anyone with any information relating to the identities of the offenders or getaway vehicle used, to urgently contact Eldorado Park SAPS on 011-9460300 or alternatively our SAPS Crime Stop Hotline on 08600-10111 or use the MySAPS App.

Simcard scamming a new trend found at shopping centres

 Eldorado Park SAPS has issued a warning to  the community about a new trend of scam. This comes after community members alleged that they are being approached by male and female strangers who allege that they work for a mobile network and are promoting free sim cards that contain data. 

 

They are usually spotted attracting unsuspecting people around the shopping  centres in the Greater Eldorado Park policing vicinity.

 

“The modus operandi/tactics used by the suspects are usually approaching potential victim and request to upgrade their cellphone network ,as well as issuing them with a free data sim card,” said Constable Roxanne Gibb, Eldorado Park SAPS spokesperson.

 

She explained that upon agreeing to their request, the scammers thereafter remove the victim's simcard and insert their own. They then request that one gives the network time to complete the process and that all your free data will be received after completion of the processes.

 

“After a while someone alleging to be from the call centre of the mobile network company contacts you to inform you that they are still working on the process and that is why you still have no network service,” she said.

 

She further stated that the victims thereafter realise that money has been taken or transferred out of their bank account and by this time it is too late to retrieve the money or locate the suspect/s ,and when the victims approach the mobile networking companies in this regards they are then informed that their simcards are inactive. 

 

“Eldorado Park SAPS therefore encourages members of the community to be vigilant and refrain from falling prey to these scammers and to also not allow anyone to insert any simcards into their cellphones alleging that it is for free data purposes. The community members are hereby advised to instead approach a legitimate cellphone store or directly contact the network provider for any upgrades or free data requests or enquiries,” Gibb ended 

 

The police are appealing with community when they notice or are aware of any suspicious behaviour being committed in this manner to immediately alert Eldorado Park SAPS on 011-946-0300 or SAPS Crime Stop Hotline on 08600-10111 or use the MySAPS app.