The EFF in Gauteng wants Afrikaner-only settlement slamming what it terms as the preservation of the apartheid legacy The EFF condemns such acts as a violation of the country’s values of a non-racial and inclusive South Africa The red berets are urging Tshwane communities to join them in confronting and dismantling apartheid monuments like Kleinfontein and everything they represent The party also calls on the City of Tshwane to reject any re-zoning applications that perpetuate racial segregation and economic exclusion in order to promote fair access to land and opportunity says the settlement must be removed and that the party is willing to go to any length to do that which was established two years before South Africa achieved democracy was declared illegal in August last year by the High Court in Pretoria says the law needs to promptly take its course in ensuring that such places are relinquished “We will do whatever is necessary in order to stop a place like Kleinfontein or any other white racist enclave to exist in South Africa Ons saal dit nie ferder toe laat nie!,” proclaims Niehaus He says the party will continue its mission to highlight the situation which they believe contradicts the country’s values of equality and inclusion who work in the Kleinfontein Afrikaners’ dorp (town) claim to be prejudiced by residents of the enclave YNews spoke to fueling station workers near the area and they reported receiving antagonistic treatment from some locals in which one white resident of the white-only town told a black employee that he should speak Afrikaans if he wants to secure a tip from him so the guy expected me to pretty much help him first There was an incident where an attendant was told that he will not get a tip if he doesn’t speak Afrikaans,” says anonymous barred customers from using its public toilets during the EFF march on Friday The marchers also seek the removal of a billboard near the town that reads “Welkom in AfriForum wereld” The demonstrators eventually encamped before the white-only town’s entrance demanding that the City of Tshwane’s urgent action against the white-only town be implemented Kleinfontein’s racism must be addressed since it forces black people to servitude while providing them with no sanctuary Dunga believes that the party’s march to the racist town was necessary to demonstrate that the party is aware of its existence in the country and its intention continue manufacturing racism He slammed as unacceptable the fact that black people in the community are solely forced to hard labour and cannot reside there “We are here to tell them that this is the same racism that we are calling against because we can never allow an area to be a white-only area where black people are only subjected to sweat and slavery but cannot reside in those areas There is no area in South Africa or Tshwane that is a black-only area,” exclaims Dunga He goes on to say that residents of the white-only town now denigrate black people because they chose to reconcile with white people He believes it is about time for the country to address historical injustices such as the oppression of black people during apartheid believes Kleinfontein should not only be considered illegal “We went to municipalities to ask them to expropriate abandoned buildings that are hijacked and to convert them to student accommodation The municipalities told us about spatial zoning When white people occupy farms that are supposed to be for agricultural purposes and they are not removed or told about spatial zoning We don’t want them to only be rendered illegal we want their house to be demolished,” states Gxabashe The party calls for immediate action against the racist town which includes a statue of apartheid architect Hendrick Verwoerd The party wants the capital city to immediately enforce the Gauteng High Court’s order on the Afrikaner dorp by halting all illegal developments there The City of Tshwane’s Head of Housing promising to respond to their demands within the next two weeks Chipu appeared to reflect the party’s sentiments on the white-only town “There is no way that the township can actually be accepted on the basis that it is not actually addressing the injustice of the past I accept the memorandum on behalf of the City of Tshwane and I will be able to share it with the officials,” said Chipu The locals have meanwhile defended the area rejecting claims that they are racist and are preserving apartheid They have instead described the area as a cultural town Written by: Lindiwe Mabena Benoni, South Africa (24 February 2025) — Community clean-up non-profit Clean Projects spent a significant amount of giving love community by way of beautifying it they’ve got a whole new way for locals to show their love for the planet and people thanks to a new bottle cap collection station Boasting a sleek heart shape with ample space for hundreds of kilos of bottle caps the collection station stands proudly as a way for people to recycle pesky bottle caps with intention When enough kilograms of bottle tops are collected, organisations like the Sweethearts Foundation can use them to trade for wheelchairs which are then given to people who are in dire need resources like this 500kg of bottle tops can be exchanged for a wheelchair now with a new bottle cap collection heart in tow hopes are high that Benoni’s momentum will help someone in need move forward in their life with new wheels; all while mitigating litter problems that bottle caps are often the centre of Benonians have since responded with warmth and love to the innovation which also doubles as a dream Clean Projects have had for a long time the collection heart was bolted into the ground and is open for collection it is at the Davidson/Malcom street triangle near the Bunny Park (which the team also gave a wonderful makeover recently) Ashleigh Nefdt is a writer for Good Things Guy Ashleigh's favourite stories have always seen the 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Your GPS did not respond. Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again. JOHANNESBURG - Ekurhuleni firefighters have dispatched three petrol tankers that were on fire at a fuel truck company, in Benoni.  The city’s disaster and emergency management services said the trucks caught fire after a welding job went wrong. It said that two trucks were fully loaded with thousands of litres of petrol, while the other was empty. The city said the fire was contained before any serious damage occurred. The incident is currently under investigation. Sections The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to remind its residents of the planned maintenance work that Rand Water will undertake from 22 June to 29 July 29 Below is an updated list of areas that will be affected and the scheduled time.  Residents in the affected areas are encouraged to plan ahead of the water supply interruption the City of Ekurhuleni will provide roving water tankers for the duration of the maintenance period Terms and Conditions Our Journey Siyakhokha RFQ's Open Tenders Annual Reports Queue Management System By-laws Ekurhuleni Aerotropolis GDS 2055 Tender Awarded 10177011 458 0911Dial 112 from your cell phone (all networks) South Africa (25 July 2024) – In Benoni people from all walks of life continue to band together to better their town From community eco-activists to the taxi association taking on heartwarming acts to make residents feel safer and proud of their home Benoni is slowly but surely earning Her stripes back as a jewel of Gauteng Alison Etherington of Clean Projects spotlighted the unsung heroes of the good work being done in Benoni—the Benoni Taxi Association on a mission to turn the town around The taxi association had spotted the work Clean Projects were doing at the beginning of their journey as a community clean-up organisation “They have assisted us since then in monitoring certain areas where there is a lot of illegal dumping and activity,” Alison tells Good Things Guy the taxi association played a big role on Earth Day where they united with the organisation to get stuck in and clean up the areas that needed a helping hand the taxi drivers shared the other kinds of work they had been doing beyond the eyes spotting illegal and eco-counterproductive activities including taking on patrols for community safety helping the homeless find shelter and connecting children with social workers “We are a family and we respect each other,” Rufus the taxi driver shared of their drive to make change the taxi association and Clean Projects celebrated by addressing a big area of concern—the area around the Benoni taxi rank and “The Benoni Taxi Association was instrumental in informing their passengers about what was happening on this very busy bridge After their morning rush hours they then came to assist with the physical clean up of the bridge Picking up litter and clearing grass and sand off the kerbing and road Jerry and George head up the group and have such encouraging attitudes about our town.” "a0015d88fe1dbf7d69d771bbe3aa9c8b" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again Residents living near Golden Drive and New Modder mining sites in Benoni endured another night of fear on Wednesday as a violent shoot-out erupted between rival gangs of illegal miners Benoni City Times reports that according to messages shared on a local community WhatsApp group the gunfire began at around 17:30 and continued into the evening sending families into panic as shots rang out just meters from their homes “It sounds like living in the Gaza Strip,” one resident wrote comparing the intensity of the gunfire to a war zone saying the noise was so loud it felt like bullets were flying outside their windows Local security company Hlasela Tactical responded to distress calls from residents at around 20:30 Jacques Olivier of Hlasela Tactical says when they arrived they saw illegal miners shooting recklessly from the mine dumps near homes in New Modder He says the violence stemmed from clashes between rival illegal mining gangs believed to include Basotho nationals and other factions They reportedly are fighting over control of recently sealed-off mining shafts after DMR police and security forces shut down several illegal operations earlier this year as part of a government crackdown We did not intervene in the gunfight but chased those shooting too close to the community,” says Olivier Residents encouraged each other to contact the Benoni SAPS during the incident but it is alleged that no police responded to the scene Olivier says they saw police vehicles in other areas and expressed concern over the SAPS’s absence “The police are putting the public at risk by not showing up These miners are not just shooting in the area And this is all happening next to Benoni CBD,” he says residents said the situation calmed down enough by late evening for them to get some sleep This is not the first time the community has raised concerns about the lack of response from local authorities Benoni City Times reported similar allegations after a business along Golden Drive complained of police inaction despite repeated calls for help claimed police officers admitted to fearing the miners citing the criminals’ access to heavy weaponry and explosives Benoni SAPS spokesperson Captain Nomsa Sekele refuted claims that police never arrived at the mining site “Police officers were deployed to the area after receiving complaints via the 10111 emergency number They did not enter the mining site because it was too dark and dangerous Flying Squad and crime prevention officers who patrolled around the Van Ryn mining site.” Sekele says they received no reports regarding the discovery of bodies of illegal miners following the shoot-out She reiterated the police are continuing efforts to curb illegal mining activities in Benoni through ongoing operations The Golden Drive and New Modder sites have been a hotspot for illegal mining for years because of their network of abandoned mineshafts SAPS deputy district commissioner Brigadier Lebohang Machakela announced a partnership with the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy to seal off illegal shafts as part of Operation Vala Mgodi (Close the Holes) but residents say the violence has not stopped Residents are once again calling for urgent police intervention before more lives are lost or innocent residents get caught in the crossfire Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on 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Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal Read original story on www.citizen.co.za South Africa (24 October 2024)—An art exhibition has done a whole lot of good for the Benoni community after it helped raise a small fortune to support the team keeping Benoni clean—Clean Projects Earlier this year, art school Art Alive dedicated its 14th annual La quattordicesima esposizione to the betterment of Benoni with support from the Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora It was an example of how a love and appreciation for arts and culture can lend themselves to community prosperity The Clean Projects team practically leapt over the moon when they learned how much support had been rallied “This event wasn’t just a celebration of artistic flair; it was a vibrant reminder of the magic that happens when creativity meets a cause,” the Clean Projects team reflected The funds will be channelled into the many efforts that keep Benoni clean including educational prospects that aim to positively impact the community “For 97 paintings and 85 charity squares to find new homes in just 5 days… you need a patient family We are so grateful to every single person that made this exhibition a great success,” Art Alive shared Clean Projects is a community organisation dedicated to active eco-citizenship. From weeding to picking up litter, beautifying spaces and rallying collective action the volunteers and team work hard to make a difference in the town You can keep up with their efforts here.  "a9b557833b8f2c88c13727ff370c978e" );document.getElementById("d2d9e305b5").setAttribute( "id" has today formalised its purchase of one of Africa’s leading foundries – the Prima Foundry in Benoni This is a significant milestone for ME Elecmetal who has a 107-year history in the mining industry specialising in the production of engineering castings for the mining industry is part of the company’s overarching vision of expanding ME Elecmetal’s ability to provide integral solutions to mining operations throughout the world The integration of the Prima Foundry into ME Elecmetal’s global operations is a strategic milestone for the company and a significant vote of confidence in the management and staff of the Prima Foundry as well as it is for the broader investment case in South Africa The deal is a crowning achievement of the Price family and the generations of staff who for more than 87 years have made the Prima Foundry a success “We are confident that ME Elecmetal’s integration of the world-class Prima Foundry into our global footprint will enable us to support the sustainable growth and development of the mining sector in South Africa Africa and beyond,” said ME Elecmetal’s Chairman Mr “Prima has been a family business since 1937 the family is excited to be part of a new chapter unfolding together with ME Elecmetal We view this as a positive development for the South African industry and believe it to be a great opportunity for Prima and its employees moving forward,” said Keith Price ME Elecmetal is committed to the long-term success of ME Elecmetal Prima and to helping grow South Africa’s and Africa’s industrial and mining sectors the newly formed and integrated ME Elecmetal Prima will draw on the experience expertise and skills of both companies to grow and expand the production levels at the foundry The foundry will supply steel and manganese liners for use in mining processes principally in South Africa and the continent ME Elecmetal’s global expertise and commercial capacity will help ensure that this growth strategy is realised in line with mining customer needs across the world ME Elecmetal continually invests in alloy and materials development along with other technological solutions to ensure that we deliver cutting edge integral solutions that add value to our mining customers “ME Elecmetal looks forward to strengthening its presence in South Africa and to play a role in helping to drive economic growth and job creation in the country We look forward to engaging with various stakeholders to help make sure that this new venture is a success for all involved,” said Mr Baltazar Sánchez For further details contact Prima Industrial Holdings on TEL: 011 421 6911 or visit www.primafoundry.com AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale * Editor's note: This is a developing story We will bring you updates as more information becomes available JOHANNESBURG - At least 16 people have died in a collision on the R21 northbound near OR Tambo International Airport Interchange.  The crash happened on Tuesday morning between a bus and a Light Motor Vehicle resulting in the bus driver losing control and the bus overturning This was confirmed National Department of Transport spokesperson Collen Msibi.  According to Msibi 12 passengers died at the crash scene and while four died at the hospital "Reports at this point indicate that 11 passengers suffered critical injuries and 24 sustained serious to moderate injuries," she said including the bus driver were transported to various hospitals for medical care Details on the cause of the accident are still unknown Four northbound lanes have been closed and motorists are advised to use alternative routes This accident happens just a day after four school pupils died in a road accident on the N12 in Daveyton According to Gauteng Education Matome Chiloane MEC the accident involved a collision between multiple vehicles One of the vehicles happened to be a private scholar transport which had been taking the pupils to school.  He said two deceased siblings were in Grade 1 and Grade 3 at the Tom Newby Primary School in Benoni The two other victims were a Grade 1 boy from Rynfield Primary School SuperSport Schools Plus Photo: Jean le Roux.It will be a battle that many have expected since the start of the Schools SA20 competition’s regional finals for the Northern Gauteng Relive all the action on SuperSport Schools – (www.supersportschools.com) a showdown between Hoërskool Garsfontein and Afrikaans Hoër Seunskool (Affies) will decide which school will represent the region at the national finals The Ysbere booked their spot in Sunday’s final with a dominating semi-final showing against Hoërskool Kempton Park Venter (41) opened the batting with the in-form Reuben van Zyl (40) they set things up nicely for their side with a crucial 76-run partnership Further useful contributions from Charl van Staden (25) and Righardt Joubert (22) boosted Garsfontein to a healthy 153/7 from their 20 overs but young Katlego Lebelo made it an unobtainable one for Kempton Park by delivering a superb bowling performance with his destructive intervention leading to Kempies crumbling to a disappointing 51 all out Affies were every bit as impressive in their semi-final win making light work of St Benedict’s College His batting has been one of Affies’ strengths throughout the weekend and he delivered once more against Bennies he smashed an unbeaten 56 from just 25 balls Vihan Pretorius backed him up with a blitzkrieg of his own taking just 21 deliveries for his 44 not out the Affies’ bowlers ran roughshod through the St Benedict’s batting lineup He’s more often noticed as a top-order batsman he claimed four wickets while conceding only four runs Those were big blows as St Benedict’s was sent packing for a mere 62 runs leaving Affies the handsome winners by 107 runs Hoërskool Garsfontein 153/7 (Xander Venter 41 Stian van Breda 2/29); Hoërskool Kempton Park 51/10 (Sheldon Kruger 17; Katlego Lebelo 4/5 Ethan Williams 38; Cruz Pillay 1/18); St Benedict’s College 62/10 (Matthew Elphick 16; JP Botha 4/4) Related News Sensational Rowles Puts SA u19 1-0 Up in Namibia Cricket SA 2025-04-28 WINDHOEK: Jason Rowles claimed an incredible five-wicket haul to set South Africa Under-19 Men on their way to a one-sided 10-wicket win over TSHWANE: Building on the momentum of previous SA20 U19 Women’s Camps the second instalment of the SA U19 Women’s national training JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has today announced the 15-player South Africa Under-19 Men’s squad set to tour Namibia for a TSHWANE: Cricket South Africa (CSA) is gearing up to host two national training camps for the South Africa Under-19 Women’s team smashing an unbeaten 117 runs against Saints Christian School WINDHOEK: Jason Rowles claimed an incredible five-wicket haul to set South Africa Under-19 Men on their way to a one-sided 10-wicket win over The bodies of three employees from a local plumbing company, who became trapped inside a manhole at the corner of Bradford Street and Liverpool Road in Benoni South The bodies were retrieved shortly after 14:30 following a lengthy rescue operation that began this morning Ekurhuleni Disaster and Emergency Management Services (DEMS) spokesperson William Ntladi said they were alerted to the incident when the workers failed to emerge from the manhole after entering it at around 20:30 last night Reports indicate that the employees were attempting to unblock a sewer line when unknown circumstances led to their entrapment and Gauteng Search and Rescue Units shows one employee entering the manhole The identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed The scene was cleared at 15:15 and handed over to Benoni SAPS The Benoni City Times has requested comment from the management of the plumbing company Read original story on www.citizen.co.za