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The Citizen
8 hours ago
- General
- The Citizen
Mandela Day celebrations with Mamello's elderly people
MAMELLO. – The Vaal Marina SAPS in partnership with AGAPE Lerato Community Service, Siyabangena Patrollers and SAVF joined by Department of Social Development, Fire Department, Midvaal Traffic Department hosted a successful Mandela Day and graceful Awareness at Mamello Informal Settlement in Vaal Marina on Friday. The event celebrated 67min of Mandela Day providing entertainment and creating a safe space to the elderly people. The Station Commander of Vaal Marina SAPS, Captain J Greyling, made key note of Ubuntu and saying only working together will help build a healthy and safe environment for the people. ' For Nelson Mandela wanted a better nation for all when he defended the badge of the springboks and changed the flag of South Africa to accommodate all who lives in it'. The initiative aimed to bridge the information gap and support the elderly. Stakeholders offered guidance on their component's safety tips and on how one can handle the issue if one is in the situation, also addressing the issue of drugs abuse in the house holds, road safety, child abuse and community safety and life-improving services. The 67min function added a fun element, with a performance from the Mamello local dance group 'Injabulo yethu entertainment' and also gifts were issued to the elders. 'This event marked a significant step towards empowering Mamello's elders, giving them hope that they are well supported and protected by the stakeholders involved on the program and showing them working together can bring a change,' Police spokesperson, Constable Thabang Mothibe said. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
IOL News
2 days ago
- General
- IOL News
Kennedy Road fire tragedy: Community receives aid after devastating loss
At the Kennedy Road Informal Settlement, eThekwini Deputy Mayor, Councillor Zandile Myeni, and the City's Disaster Management teams distributed essential relief supplies. These provisions, including food parcels, blankets, and sponges, were given to those impacted by the recent fire. Image: eThekwini Municipality Kennedy Road Informal Settlement residents have been given food parcels, blankets and sponges following the deadly fire which claimed two lives in the early hours of Saturday morning. EThekwini Municipality Deputy Mayor Zandile Myeni provided the items during her visit to assess the damage on Saturday. Myeni also visited the families of the deceased, a 25-year-old woman and a toddler (19 months old), where she expressed her heartfelt condolences and encouraged the community to assist where they can, embodying the spirit of Ubuntu. She also appealed to the public to donate food, clothing, bedding, building materials and other essential items that could help those affected. 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Next Stay Close ✕ EThekwini Deputy Mayor Councillor Zandile Myeni (second from left) and the City's Disaster Management teams provided essential relief items including food parcels, blankets and sponges to Kennedy Road Informal Settlement fire victims. Image: eThekwini Municipality Myeni also urged community members to remain vigilant and avoid leaving open fires and candles unattended. The fire destroyed more than 100 informal structures and left 150 residents displaced, who will temporarily be housed in a community hall as arrangements are made for long-term accommodation. The eThekwini Municipality said disaster management teams are engaged in efforts to restore water and electricity services that were disrupted during the fire. About 122 informal structures were destroyed when a fire spread through Kennedy Road Informal Settlement on Saturday. Image: Department of Transport and Human Settlements KwaZulu-Natal Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma said he is in talks with Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane on the incident. Duma said a total of 122 shacks were destroyed in a fire that was caused by a burning candle. 'We wish to report that a roving team involving officials from the national department of human settlements, the provincial department of human settlements, and the eThekwini Municipality is already working out a plan to speed up the delivery of building material,' Duma said. 'We will await the finalisation of the verification process by disaster teams from eThekwini and Cogta (Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs).' Nonhle Mbango, 25, died in the Kennedy Road Informal Settlement fire. Image: Supplied Duma said officials from his office met the deceased's families. 'We send our deepest condolences to the families following the sad passing of the following souls: Nonhle Mbango and Bandile Zulu. 'At this stage, our focus is to ensure that extended families in Mount Frere and Umzimkhulu are properly informed about the tragedy.' Nineteen-month-old Bandile Zulu was killed in the Kennedy Road Informal Settlement fire. Image: Supplied Duma said Mbango buried her father weeks ago. He said they are working with Ward 25 councillor Themba Mkhize to help families bury their loved ones. KZN Cogta MEC Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi deployed disaster management teams, accompanied by the social partners, to provide relief to the community. Buthelezi extended his condolences to the bereaved family and assured the family of the department's full support during this difficult time. On Saturday, a fire swept through the Kennedy Road Informal Settlement, destroying approximately 122 informal structures. Image: KZN Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Disaster teams are on the ground, conducting assessments, offering immediate relief, and coordinating any assistance for the victims. Given the cold front bringing rain and low temperatures this weekend, Buthelezi advised the community to exercise caution when using fire for warmth. 'On behalf of the provincial government, we extend our deepest condolences to the grieving family. As a department, we are deeply concerned by this incident, which is the fourth of its kind in this area during the current winter season,' Buthelezi said. 'We urge communities to exercise extreme caution, especially during colder days when the use of open flames, such as izimbawula and heaters, significantly increases the risk of fires.'
India.com
4 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani launches JioPC, what is this game-changer device? How to use it? What are the recharge plans? Get all answers here
Jio Platforms, a company that is a part of Reliance Industries, has introduced a new cloud-powered virtual desktop service called JioPC. This service essentially converts a normal set-top box into a fully functional personal computer. The JioPC service can be used with any compatible TV linked to a Jio set-top box. The company is offering JioPC for free to users through a waitlist. According to the official website of Jio, JioPC is a virtual desktop service. It is like having a computer in the cloud, delivered over the internet. You can use it through your Jio Set-Top Box (STB) by connecting a keyboard and mouse. It is ideal for browsing, running productivity apps, educational tools, attending online classes, and more. It is affordable, requires low upfront cost, and eliminates maintenance or upgrade worries since everything is managed in the cloud. Plus, one's data remains secure even if your set-top box is damaged or replaced. All users need to do is buy a keyboard and mouse, then choose a monthly subscription plan. This is definitely a distinctive offering with a PC-like interface on a smart TV via a monthly or multi-month payment. Customers no longer need to purchase a separate computer. Their TV will be transformed into a computer. All they must have is a Jio Home connection and a Jio Set-Top Box (STB) connected to a mouse and keyboard. By using JioPC, customers can transform their TV into a functional computer and accomplish a variety of tasks. Everything from online classes to web surfing can be performed. Jio claims that all user data is prolifically stored in the cloud. So even if the set-top box breaks or needs to be replaced, the data will still be safe and available. To start using a JioPC, a customer needs: A JioFiber or JioAirFiber connection with a set-top box (STB). A keyboard and mouse. An active JioPC subscription. Based on the information stated on Jio's official website, JioPC has 8 GB of RAM and 100 GB of cloud storage. The system runs on the Ubuntu (Linux) operating system. The This setup claims that it is ideal for browsing, online learning, programming, design and productivity applications. CPU: 4 CPU RAM: 8 GB Storage: 100 GB Cloud Storage Usage: Unlimited Operating System: Ubuntu (Linux) 'Your JioPC is a virtual desktop that is running in the cloud and streamed to you over the internet. You will be disconnected from the virtual desktop if you lose internet connectivity. Your work will continue to be securely stored on the cloud, and you can reconnect within the idle time (15 mins) to pick up from where you left off. After the idle time passes, your JioPC virtual desktop will be shut down and all unsaved work will be lost,' the website reads. At the moment, JioPC's site contains five subscription plans. The least expensive plan is Rs599 (+ GST), and it has a validity of one month. It includes unlimited usage, 8GB RAM, and 100GB storage. The second plan priced at Rs 999 (+ GST) includes two months validity with unlimited usage and includes 8GB RAM and 100GB of cloud storage. The third plan prices Rs 2,499 and is included with 8 months validity, includes 8GB RAM, and includes 100GB of storage. The fourth product prices Rs 4,599, and provides 15 months validity, unlimited usage, includes 8GB RAM, and includes 100GB of storage. The last plan is a special offer priced at Rs 1,499, gives 4 month validity with unlimited usage, includes 8GB RAM, and includes 100GB data.
The Herald
4 days ago
- General
- The Herald
J-Bay hosts community lunch to spark year of nourishment and hope
While the world's top surfers took on Supertubes in the J-Bay Open, something equally powerful was stirring on land this Mandela Day; a mass gathering around shared tables, cooked with love and served with dignity. More than 1,500 residents of Jeffreys Bay and Pellsrus came together at Pellsrus Primary School for the first-ever J-Bay Community Lunch, where a hot meal carried the weight of a much bigger dream: to feed 200 people every week for a year. Organised during the WSL J Bay Open by The House of Mandela, the Faulkner Family Trust, and a growing coalition of local churches, artists, surf leaders, and residents, the lunch was a call to action, and a grassroots tribute to Madiba's spirit of ubuntu: 'I am because we are.' Rooted in the philosophy of umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu — a person is a person through other people, the gathering emphasised that true strength lies in community. 'Food grown, cooked, and shared by communities builds lasting bonds more than anything else,' said Kweku Mandela-Amuah, event director and grandson of Nelson Mandela. 'Here, we honour the mothers' recipes, the farmers' soil, and the shared responsibility to care for one another, as we always have.' At the heart of the experience was home-grown flavour and soul: local gogos who cooked alongside guest chef Hardy McQueen; schoolchildren performed and shared stories; and artists like YoungstaCPT, DJ Doowap, and Don Delicious brought the music. The lunch was just a start. In a province where one in four households face food insecurity, plans are already in motion to transform the moment into a sustainable feeding programme (at just R5 a meal) powered by local kitchens, rotating chefs, and a growing volunteer network — all fuelled by the values of ubuntu. 'When we break bread together, we break barriers too. This is not charity, it's reciprocal care,' said professional surfer and organiser Joshe Faulkner.
The Citizen
4 days ago
- General
- The Citizen
SnAPSA reminds Bombani residents that they are not forgotten
The Bombani Shelter for abused women and children in Alexandra became a sanctuary of hope as Southern Africa Partners (SnAPSA) hosted a day filled with compassion and thoughtfully selected donations on July 17. For survivors grappling with the effects of abuse, the event served as a reminder that they are not forgotten. Tsholofelo Sekati, the shelter's manager, reflected on the significance of the visit, noting that it reaffirms the presence of Ubuntu in the community. She added that the visit also addressed one of the issues they often grapple with in the civil society space—the feeling of loneliness. Read more: SnAPSA and retailers step up with donations to Bombani Shelter 'With all the social ills that are going on, we tend to feel alone most of the time. We often feel like our efforts are futile. So, days like these are a reminder that we are not alone.' SnAPSA's initiative was filled with activities designed to uplift and donations tailored to the residents' needs. Sekati praised the intentionality behind the contributions. She shared that SnAPSA thought carefully about what the women and children at the shelter need, not just to ease their burdens but to bring moments of joy. Additionally, she emphasised that selecting items from one's possessions, with the belief that someone else will find value in them, is a deep act of care, which they at Bombani Shelter appreciate. 'This ensures that our clients always feel like there is a community that cares for them. They might be facing challenges in their relationship with their loved ones, but there are people out there who are thinking about them and care for them and their well-being.' Rabeka Silinda, a social worker with SnAPSA, noted that the visit was timed ahead of Mandela Day to offer meaningful support. She explained that people at the shelter sometimes feel alone and like the world has forgotten about them. 'We came to say that 'you are loved, and you matter,'' she shared. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
