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The Citizen
5 hours ago
- Business
- The Citizen
Teksa Alarms sets up CCTV cameras in Evander to curb crime
Over the past two years, residents may have noticed CCTV cameras being installed in and around Evander. This is Teksa Alarms' initiative to improve safety and curb crime in the area. However, Teksa Alarms needs the support of residents and local businesses to make this initiative bigger and better for everyone. Teksa Alarms aims to put up 264 cameras in total and so far, 34 cameras have been installed. The cameras are linked to a server, which is continuously monitored. According to Willem Pretorius of Teksa Alarms, there has been a decline in crime in areas where these cameras have been installed. The cameras are placed strategically at intersections to get a wider angle. These cameras can reach a distance of up to 30m. They are motion-sensored and can detect any form of movement or tampering. The cameras are placed inside businesses and residents' premises. 'We have approached our clients with this initiative. All that is required from the client is approval to install a pole with the camera equipment on their premises. It will also require the client's electricity and WiFi connection to keep the cameras running and connected to our server,' said Pretorius. Residents are urged to join the Teksa Alarms neighbourhood watch for as little as R120 a month. 'The more people who join the neighbourhood watch, the faster we can install more cameras. It will also create job opportunities by employing additional armed response personnel. 'Teksa Alarms welcomes any businesses or residents who want to purchase cameras and/or poles. All the cameras currently in use have been funded at Teksa Alarms' own expense. 'When we started this initiative, we focused on the areas with the highest crime rates,' said Pretorius. He said this initiative is part of Teksa Alarms' commitment to giving back to the community, reclaiming Evander, and making it a safer, crime-free area. There is also an app available for those who join the neighbourhood watch. The neighbourhood watch app includes a panic button for quick armed response, medical assistance, vehicle support, and technical services. 'We have a passion and a clear vision for this community project, and we need your support by joining our neighbourhood watch,' said Pretorius. For more information on the CCTV camera set up or joining the neighbourhood watch, contact Jan Grobler on 072 119 7793, or Yvette Pretorius on 060 933 9582 or Willem Pretorius on 071 460 9617. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Time Out
2 days ago
- General
- Time Out
Jacaranda FM spreads love to children on Mandela Day
Jacaranda FM is known for its commitment to serving the community and changing lives through acts of kindness. The award-winning radio station which has been transforming lives through its Good Morning Angels initiative, partnered with The Do More Foundation this Mandela Day to raise funds to help under-resourced preschools in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West. This year, the station visited Alina's Early Childhood Development Centre in Boksburg. "We are here to spend a bit of time with the children," said Jacaranda's Managing Director, Vuyani Dombo. The leading commercial radio station donated climate change play packs to the children. It also donated scarves and beanies to help keep the young champs warm for the winter season. Dombo said the station hopes to "make a lasting impact" in the lives of the children. The children were also spoiled with food packs, doughnuts, and hot chocolate. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacaranda FM (@jacarandafm) The Jacaranda FM's Mandela Day drive comes a few days after Good Morning Angels (GMA) celebrated two decades of amazing work in the community. From educational bursaries, life-saving medical intervention, and animal welfare, GMA has been doing incredible work. To date, GMA has raised more than R120 million, which has helped it make a lasting impact on the lives of thousands of people in South Africa.
IOL News
2 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
Labour court orders MK Party to stop participating in unlawful strike
MK party restrained from participating in an unlawful strike Image: Supplied The Cape Town Labour Court has restrained and interdicted the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) from participating in or promoting an unlawful strike against Boomerang Fruits (PTY) LTD, a Cape Town agricultural business, which had failed to pay overtime wages to its employees. Boomerang Fruits approached the court seeking an order to restrain and interdict the party and some of its employees from engaging in any actions of threats and intimidation against its management and employees. The company further sought an order declaring the strike by its workers unlawful and unprotected. Additionally, it sought an order to restrain the MKP from promoting or participating in the unprotected strike. The party was also ordered to pay half of Boomerang's legal costs. The MKP opposed the order sought by Boomerang Fruits, and the second responded that some of its employees did not oppose it. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ On April 25, 2025, Boomerang Fruits did not pay three hours of overtime to approximately 35 packhouse staff at the correct hourly rate. The incorrect payments involved were between R120 and R176 per person. This problem came to management's attention around 5pm, and the packhouse manager addressed the staff on the staff bus and advised them that it would be solved. The following day, no employees showed up for work, and Boomerang received information that some staff had prevented the arranged transport from collecting workers for work. There was also a picket held by some employees in Elgin. The manager of Boomerang, S Ganya, spoke to some of the picketers to find out why they were not at work. However, he was told that the workers were striking for the MKP union due to unpaid wages. Ganya was also given the contact details of an MKP councillor, Gana. In its affidavit, the MKP claimed that several community members had approached Gana on April 25 to complain about the company's failure to pay its wages. 'He advised them to follow relevant procedures, including approaching the police,' the party said. Additionally, Gana claimed that police contacted representatives of Boomerang, who refused to attend a meeting to resolve the matter. This resulted in employees not reporting for work on April 26. The party further claimed that it tried to calm the employees and advised them to return to work. It denied organising the picket and claimed that it only advised the employees. However, Boomerang denied that police contacted them regarding the complaint over unpaid wages. Moreover, Ganya alleged that he was contacted by Gana, who advised him that the MKP's labour desk was representing the employees. The MKP disputed this and said its labour desk is mainly there to serve the local community and provide them with guidance, adding that its labour desk was not a trade union. Moreover, Judge R Lagrange said it was a common course that the company resolved the issue of payments and communicated with workers via WhatsApp on April 29 and asked them to report back to work. On the same day, a post on MKP's social media stated that the Boomerang workers were on strike over abuse, workers forced to drink from toilets, and exploitation. The workers did not report to work. According to Judge Lagrange, the MKP failed to prove that its role was merely to advise workers. 'Its conduct once the unprotected strike was under way entailed supporting and representing the strikers in pursuit of their demands, and aggressively and publicly denigrating Boomerang and its management,' the judge said.
Eyewitness News
3 days ago
- General
- Eyewitness News
EC govt faces funding shortfall for families displaced by floods
JOHANNESBURG - The Eastern Cape Human Settlements Department said that while R461 million is required for temporary residential units to house flood victims, it only has R120 million. The number of units required is 4,724 across six municipalities. The deadly floods that started in June claimed the lives of at least 103 people and left thousands more homeless. The provincial government held a media briefing in Mthatha to update on disaster response and recovery operations. Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Department MEC Zolile Williams said, 'The Department of Human Settlements stands ready to start the erection of TRUs; however, we have experienced delays due to community resistance to accommodate victims of floods in both municipalities despite social facilitation efforts.' ALSO READ: Eastern Cape govt estimates R88m needed to repair healthcare facilities damaged by recent floods
IOL News
4 days ago
- Sport
- IOL News
PSV Eindhoven join race to sign Rele Mofokeng in potential R100 million move
Eredivisie champions PSV Eindhoven have reportedly joined the race to sign Orlando Pirates starlet Relebohile Mofokeng. According to a report in Soccer Laduma, the Dutch giants are prepared to offer more than R100 million for the 20-year-old Mofokeng, who has been drawing interest from a number of European clubs during this transfer window. "R100 million is like a round figure. It's more than that,' a source was quoted by the publication. 'The amount they were negotiating for was initially R120 million. You know it's not exactly what you want that you get, and that's why they are talking about the R100 million, but it's believed to be more than that." Earlier this window, the player was linked with a possible move to Israel, although this was dismissed by Pirates. Clubs in Major League Soccer in the United States have also been keeping tabs on the youngster.
