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Books to Lakeside.
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Entrepreunership.
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Negative policing.
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Editorial
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Thomas remembered. P8
Important notices.
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Who What Where
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Americans in Midvaal. P11
The Makery.
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Community policing. P14
A snippet of history.
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Shakespeare lives.
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The Henley Herald
December 2014
Councillor's Corner
HRRA – Henley Residents and Rate Payers' Association
Residents will remember 2014 as a difficult year for many people
in Henley. Numerous residents have faced the impact of crime and
of the loss of loved ones. Yet, despite all of that Henley remains a
confident place buzzing with new ideas, energy and creativity that I
know will see us through the difficult times in better shape than
ever. Looking to the coming year and, while acknowledging the
challenges we face, I feel a sense of confidence because of that
powerful spirit of cooperation and support that makes this such a
wonderful place to live.
2014 was also the year that street lights came to Henley and the
next phase will start shortly. The project entailed the installation of
58 energy saving streetlights with a wattage of 57 watts each. The
next section that is planned to continue with this project is
Burnham, St Davids and possibly Sonning and Shillingford, if the
number of lights is sufficient. It is planned to install 60 lights at a
cost of approximately R750 000
We are finishing off the Henley water project. We will only do the
final connections in January. The project will improve water pressure in most of HOK. Some problem areas will remain; they have to
be sorted out piece meal. Council would like to thank the residents
for their patience and understanding during this project
Power outages remained a problem throughout the year and continue to do so. Unfortunately many years of infrastructure neglect
have to be rectified before an uninterrupted power supply can be
ensured. Residents going away over this festive period must please
put emergency measures in place should a prolonged outage occur.
I wish to thank all the residents for all the support I received
during the year, and for those who found fault, I also thank you for
the opportunity to grow and improve. A big thank you to all my
fellow councillors and members of my Ward Committee.
Finally, I wish all the residents a wonderful and blessed festive
period and may 2015 be a particularly good year for all.
This organisation, which has done stirling work in the past, has,
over the past few years, been reduced to just three active members,
namely Ahmed Patel, Nancy Eagar and Rob Hewer. At the last
AGM there were no takers for positions on the committee so these
three carried on alone. Now Ahmed is moving to Somerset West
and the remaining two feel they cannot continue. The organisation
must therefore be dissolved or resuscitated. A meeting will be
called in January to try to gather support for a new HRRA and to
form a new committee. This is the chance to come forward and
become involved, a chance to make a difference instead of just
complaining about what they should be doing. Watch the notice
boards for details.
– Ed
–Cllr. Lynda Parsonson
Some crime Stats
Henley is not actually inordinately crime ridden.
Statistics just out indicate that the most unsafe areas are in the
Honeydew Police precinct which includes areas like Douglasdale,
Honeydew, Randburg and Roodepoort. From July to September
2014 an average of 87 house robberies per month occurred in
Honeydew precinct.
The greatest percentage increase in house robberies was in the
Kempton Park/ Tembisa area at 78.6%, the largest in Gauteng.
Pretoria Central and Sunnyside area have also been heavily hit by
house robberies.
There has been a definite upward movement in all general crimes
especially house robberies (16%) and car hijackings (76.7% in
Vereeniging). The number of shootings has increased exponentially. Truck hijackings in the same area have increased by
13.9%.
The public needs to be warned and be on alert especially through
the festive period.
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December 2014
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HPA entertained
Henley's Keeping up Appearances,
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by Norman Gray, was based on the
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name. It was a complex production
with a set divided into two and
rapid scene changes every few
minutes. The star, Hyacinth Bucket
(pronounced bouquet), the snobby
lady of the house, played by Marie
Thompson had to manoeuvre several changes of costume too. The show
was thoroughly appreciated by the audience who applauded every comic
move which was executed with almost perfect timing. Bravo HPA. The
meal which included pies by Angus Gilfillan as well as Black Forest Cake
dessert was delicious too.
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Rotary Club Vereeniging
brings books to Lakeside
Staff and library members at Midvaal's recently built Lakeside
Library, were delighted to receive a huge donation of books from
the Vereeniging Rotary Club on Thursday, 21 November 2014. The
Vereeninging Rotary Club receives shipments of books from
Rotary clubs in the USA, which they can donate to deserving
causes. The beautiful facility in Lakeside is one such example of a
new and much-needed library, which still needs to fill its shelves
with many books. The Rotary Club of Vereeniging, which celebrated its 70th chartered anniversary in September, donated 260
books to the library, including fiction and non-fiction, as well as
books in vernacular languages.
The new library contains general bookshelf areas, a kid's corner,
computers and internet access, a study room and an activity room.
Matriculants have been making full use of the extended library
hours during their examination period to study and use the available
books. Anyone interested in donating books to the library can call
Qoshiwe Matcheke on 016 360 7445, and anyone who would like to
attend a Rotary meeting to learn more about the club can contact the
president for the year 2014/2015,Alicia Korte on 082 3713400.
Below Cllr Rob Jones (MMC for Social Service) looks on while
Cllr Lynda Parsonson reads to some of the young members of the
Lakeside Library. Ester Nast of Rotary Vereeniging and Cllr Martha
Radebe are on the right.
December 2014
“Considering that residents were given less than 24 hours notice of
this special patrol, the turnout was excellent and a sure indication
that we are a growing force to be reckoned with” said Nardus van
der Watt, acting chairperson of Henley CPF. Nardus explained that
Community Policing is about residents taking responsibility for
their own immediate safety whilst having access to a wider based
support system provided by the CPF management team and other
local crime fighting bodies. The aim of Henley CPF is to provide
continuous, high visibility and multiple patrol activity throughout
the village, thereby making it difficult for criminals to operate
undetected. By dividing Henley into several small and manageable
sectors we can allow the residents within each sector to determine
and manage their own patrol activities according to their particular
circumstances whilst providing them with 24/7 radio
communication and mobile back-up support from HCPF central
control. For more information about Henley CPF please contact
either of the following committee members: Nardus 082 900 0010,
or Hester 082 890 1928.
FOR EMERGENCIES ONLY, PHONE 081 813 3912.
– Alan Hunt
The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)
Congratulations to the director of Owlag's drama production of this
parody of William Shakespeare's plays. Comedy is difficult to
perform relying on timing and the involvement with the audience.
The themes of Shakespeare's plays, comedies and tragedies, are as
relevant today as they were when he wrote them.
The Owlag actors cleverly used simple props like a wig or
crown, and spontaneously involved the audience who had to participate as Ophelia's subconscious, ego, superego and id. Othello
was a rap song and there was a food demo.
An innovative show, using current hand and body movement,
was very enjoyable.
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forty vehicles set out from Fraser Park in three separate convoys
following different routes around the village in a show of strength
and unity. Arranged and coordinated by Henley CPF, this mass
patrol comprised of members of Henley CPF, HCCF, Henley Watch
as well as a few of our neighbouring CPF colleagues from Meyerton
and Golf Park. Observed by members of SAPS, the three convoys
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December 2014
Midvaal's Youth Entrepreneurship
Workshop a huge success
After identifying gaps in knowledge on entrepreneurship within
Midvaal's young community, Midvaal Local Municipality decided
to host a Youth Entrepreneur Workshop on Friday, 14 November
2014. Midvaal's Speaker's Office works closely with youth groups
and forums, and realised that the area has a growing number of young
entrepreneurs who face various challenges. They also identified
that encouraging and supporting entrepreneurship can assist with
youth economic development, and so it is important for hurdles to
entrepreneurship to be removed or controlled as much as possible.
Partnerships between state and private institutions are one way to
do this, and the workshop allowed for such networking to occur.
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tunity identification, skills development and training for young
entrepreneurs. Young entrepreneurs and unemployed youth from
the area were invited, and over 200 people attended on the day. The
feedback from them was extremely positive, with many requests
for more events of this nature. Midvaal's Speaker, Councillor
Freddie Peters, was pleased with the outcome of the event, and has
com-mitted to making it an annual event on Midvaal's calendar.
– Midvaal press release
Ishmael Molelekoa of the
Midvaal Arts Institution at the
Sedibeng Tourism Awards
2014 where he received
certificates for Arts and
Culture and Best Emerging
Product Owner
The history of Honda Vaal Vereeniging
Speakers for the workshop included representatives from the
National Youth Development Agency, Gauteng Enterprise
Propeller, SASOL, National Home Builders Registration Council,
Basil Read, GDARD and Midvaal's LED section. A vast range of
topics was covered, including grants, services for youth owned
enterprises, why businesses fail, how to tender, marketing, oppor-
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January 2005 Hallmark Motor Group purchased the franchise.
Honda Vaal invested in a new building on the R82, Old
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provide a product that has been looking after their family since
1982, when Honda first arrived in SA, resulting, to date, in millions
of miles of satisfaction.
We, at Honda Vaal, would like to thank all existing Honda family
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The Henley Herald
How NOT to get the job done
Dear Midvaal Traffic department.
Like you, we Henley residents are fed up with offenders of the
traffic laws who jump stop signs and speed through our village
endangering the well-being of our residents and pets. Like you, we
would like to put a stop to these selfish and reckless drivers. Like
you, we want to live in a safe environment without the fear of harm
from perpetrators of the law.
Unlike you, we believe that “Prevention is better than Cure” and
have to question the way in which your traffic officers go about their
duties. We are told that 'visible policing' is the way to combat crime.
In fact the whole concept of community police forums (CPF) is
based on that very principle. Why then do your traffic officers make
themselves invisible and deliberately hide themselves away from
the potential law breaking motorist? How does this method of
negative policing prevent speeding or any other form of traffic
offence?
On 5 November
2014 a speed measuring
device was erected on the
railway bridge in Henley
Drive and as can be seen from
the photograph, no police
officer or vehicle is anywhere
to be seen. A Midvaal traffic
vehicle and a white unmarked
bakkie were parked below the railway bridge from where the
camera was monitored. The plain clothed occupants of the
unmarked bakkie appeared to become quite disturbed by the
presence of the undersigned who was wearing a CPF high visibility
bib and whose car was marked with CPF signage. I wonder why?
Does such a police action constitute an act of entrapment? Since
December 2014
when were plain clothed members of the public permitted to
perform law enforcement duties?
Now, Midvaal Traffic, imagine what would happen if you parked
your marked police vehicle on top of the bridge from where it
would be clearly visible from BOTH directions. BINGO!! Every
approaching motorist would see you from far away and guess
what? They would all slow down and stick to the speed limit. Isn't
that the aim, or do you have ulterior motives that have nothing to do
with the job the public pay you for?
Incidentally, while you were hiding under the bridge, did you
perhaps hear the rumbling noise of the numerous heavy duty
vehicles illegally passing through our village or would that be too
much to ask of our overworked and highly respected traffic department. Smile, you're on candid camera!
– Alan Hunt
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From The Editors
The Henley Herald
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The post office strike has
caused us to rethink our use of it.
We have been folding 1150
copies every month (one of the
PO rules that they are unbending
on) and paying the PO to place
these in the Henley boxes. Hardly
a month passes without us
receiving a complaint that the
Herald did not reach a particular
box. Because of the strike nearly
all bills are sent by email now and
many owners of boxes only
collect mail sporadically. Our
The Makery grounds
mission is to get the Herald read
by as many people as possible as
soon after publication as is
possible. We need our advertisers to have confidence in our
product knowing that their adverts will be seen. We have thus
decided to abandon the PO boxes
as a distribution point. Instead we
will place extra copies at the shops
particularly at Henley Hardware.
Another year is drawing to a
We apologise to readers who are
close. In general it has not been a
inconvenienced by this. The
good one for business, crime or
distribution in Walkerville is not
politics but we hope it has been a
affected. Our full distribution will
good one for you personally and
be published in February 2015.
wish you a happy and prosperous
PCN, our printers, have warned
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us that their price is going up by
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about 8% from January. We hope
February 2015.
to not have to pass this increase
on to the majority of our advertisers by only increasing the price
of our cover adverts. It is well
known that the increased exposure that is afforded cover adverts
means they are more desirable and
thus more expensive. Details will
be sent to our advertisers when
we have worked out the details. If
you want to apply for a front or
back page position please do so in
good time as we are likely to have
to juggle and this is also why we
will only take these ads on a three
months at a time basis.
From February 2015 on we are
planning to make the Herald
available to our readers by email
at no cost. If you would like to be
placed on our mailing list, mail us
your name and email address.
Christmas is coming and, in
Henley, thanks to the efforts of
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cannot forget it. We hope that
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Thomas remembered
Thomas the Henley Hobo was his facebook title and the page
included the photo below by Laurel Heritage. He worked outside
Vasco's Centre where he begged
for food and money, the latter
obviously often spent on booze.
Anybody who ever shopped at
the Centre could not fail to
notice him. He lived in Marlowe
Road in the middle of an open
stand. Nobody seems to
remember when he first arrived
in Henley but there are rumours
that he had rich family in
Sandton/KZN/Sebokeng who
periodically brought him to
their homes but he always
returned to Henley. There are
also rumours that he once had a
good job at the mine and wore
white suits.
On 14 November it was
obvious that he was unwell as he was lying on the pavement
opposite the shops. Lucille Buckle of Henley Hardware took him
some water and called an ambulance but it arrived too late to save
him. She remembers him this way: “Thomas was a happy guy
always ready for a laugh and always had a smile for everyone. I
remember how he used to dance and clap looking at the sky waiting
for the rain. One evening, when Barefoods was still open, (It was in
the winter so it was cold) he joined the crowd of people sitting
around the fire outside the restaurant and he was offering them fish
from the can even though it was the last can he had. I most
December 2014
remember chasing him away from the front of the shop when he
was drinking his beer, or shake shake, then he used to offer me
some of his beer, or shake shake. I also remember sitting outside
the shop, having a smoke, just lighting it up and there is Thomas
clapping his hands and smiling asking me for the cigarette I've just
lit up”
Rita Avnit of Kingsway Estate remembers an incident when she
sent her daughter out to pick up the litter and Thomas intervened
saying this was not work for a white girl and he picked up the litter
refusing any payment.
Michael Gomes writes “It was my friend, Jodie Maxted and I
who originally set up the Facebook page. We basically started it to
see what kind of reaction we'd get from the community, but we
never really expected it would become quite so popular. Thomas's
page is still receiving friend requests and the current total is 636.
His friends range from people who currently live in Henley, to
people who used to live there many years ago and were thrilled to
see how he was doing, to people who had never even heard of him
but loved the concept. The page was featured in both an English
and an Afrikaans newspaper, and was even talked about on some of
the local radio stations. The English article was featured as a
comprehension in one of my friend's exam papers in Durban. We
even received mail from people from
the UK, that's how far it spread.
Thomas got quite a lot of attention
after that, a lot more people were
stopping and talking to him now
instead of shooing him away, some
even taking photos with him, making
sure he had food, or warm clothes
and so on.
On the wall where he died the little
memorial (right) was created.
– Ed
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The Henley Herald
December 2014
Build Up Programme: Door to Door Campaign
On Friday 7 November 2014 at about 10:00,
Meyerton Ward 8 Councillor Ndebele, Social Crime
Prevention, Youth Desk, Midvaal Municipality,
Department of Health, Agape, CRDC, Kanelani,
Alpha Trauma Meyerton SAPS, Meyerton
Speaker's Office, Men and Woman's Forum, Social
Development and Ward based HIV and AIDS held a door to door
campaign for build-up
programme for 16 days of
activism.
The main purpose of the
event was to raise awareness
on the projects that will be
presented for 16 days of
activism. Pamphlets on
Drugs, Health issues,
Domestic violence were
handed out at Meyerton Park, Sicelo Extension 4 and 5 as well as in
Jantene.
The operation was successful and effective.
– Compiled by Cst Mazibuko
Communication OfficerMeyerton SAPS
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URGENT: PAYMENT OF WATER AND
ELECTRICITY ACCOUNTS IN MIDVAAL
All Midvaal residents should please be aware that the
municipality will be disconnecting water and electricity during
December for any accounts that are not up to date. Kindly
ensure that all accounts are paid by 7 December 2014 - NO
reconnections will be done from 24 December 2014 until 5
January 2015, as the Council will closed during this period.
Closure of Council Offices over the Festive Period
Please note that the Council offices will be closed from 12:00
on Wednesday, 24 December 2014, and will re-open on
Monday, 5 January 2015.
During this period:
Pre-paid water can be purchased from Midvaal's Fire
Department on weekdays, excluding public holidays.
Pre-paid electricity can be purchased from Checkers and
Pick 'n Pay during their operating hours.
Refuse removal will continue as normal.
Engineering and Emergency Services personnel will be on
stand-by,and foremergencies can beon contacted 016360 7500
Christmas Dog Food Drop
We are sure everyone is looking forward to Christmas, but, as
always, there are others less fortunate than us and at the bottom of
the list is often the animals of poor people. We have decided to
assist Vanessa Geffen with her collection for Piel's Farm and we
will be co-ordinating our efforts over Christmas. We appeal to all of
you to please help us to make it possible to feed these dogs in
December.
If you are able to find it in your hear to donate a bag of dog food
or get friends and family to do so, we are happy to arrange
collection, or set up a central collection point, depending on where
the donations come from. Alternatively, you can make a donation
into our account with the reference Xmas and we will use those
particular funds for this Christmas project: Rainbow Nation
Animals, Standard Bank, Meyerton, A/C 331 898 314. Please
contact me if you would like to assist us. The Furries would be so
grateful for anything, no matter how small.
– Helen Taylor
Rainbow Nation Animals
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December 2014
WHO? WHAT? WHERE? WHEN?
Birds of a Feather: Meets on the third Monday of each month.
Contact Ginny Mes 016 366 1022 or 083 442 4099
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Alarm & Panic button monitoring &
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plus an escort home service
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Numbered gate badge for swift identification
All this for just over R40 per month
Plus 4 hours of your time each month
Call Sal Hébert today on
016 366 1583 or 084 263 1784
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Henley Bowling Club: Interested bowlers contact Iain Aitken
(Bowls Convenor), Cell: 082 412 99
Henley Bowling Club for Hire: Contact Colleen 083 459 4646
Henley Community Crime Forum: Office at Total Garage.
071 125 2732
Henley Library Reading Circle: Meets at the library on the
second Wednesday of the month, at10:30 Contact Mary Walker
at the library 016 366 0112
Henley PerformingArts: Contact Sandy Ludlow 016 366 0896
Henley Residents and Ratepayers Association (HRRA):
Meets at the Bowling Club, first Wednesday of the month at 7:30
pm. Contact Nancy Eagar 016 366 0420
Henley Stained Glass Club: Meets every Monday from 10am.
Contact Sue on 016 366 1026
Henley Watch: To join contact Sal Hebert 016 366 1583
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Housewives' Club: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:00.
Contact Susan 016 366 0551 or 083 584 9309
Lions Club Of Henley On Klip:
Meetings: 1st Monday of the month at O’Connor Hall 18:45 for
19:00. Contact Kathy 083 422 1930 or Louise 082 774 5883
Bingo:3rd Saturday of the month at O'Connor Hall. 13:30 for
14:00.All Seniors welcome. Contact Gail on 083 291 8303.
O'Connor Hall for Hire: Contact Louise 082 774 5883
Eye Clinic: At Meyerton Child Welfare. 1st Saturday of every
month. Geoff 076 287 8433
1st Henley Scouts: Fridays. Cubs 17h30 to 19h00. Scouts 17h30
to 19h30. Enquiries: Steven 082 553 0199 or Greg 083 299 8323
Madam & Eve: Sewing lessons, meets at the O’Connor Hall
every Thursday at 2.00 Contact Thora at 016 366 4070 / 072 473
4420 orAnne at 083 236 4752
Randvaal Biblioteek: Leserskring ontmoet elke tweede
Donderdag van die maand om 9.30. Bel Rita 016 365 5093
Rotary Club: Meets at the Bowling Club 7pm every Tuesday.
Contact Gail Heasley, (President) on 083 659 5971
Royal Antedeluvian Order of Buffuloes (RAOB): Meet at
Bunduloo Lodge, 502 Durham road, first Sunday of the month at
10am. Contact Des Woods 082 494 8741.
SA Pony Club: Klipriver Branch has a Working Rally on the 2nd
Saturday of every month, 10:00 to 12:00
Contact: Nichole 072 692 3776
Church Services
Net of Christ Church: Sunday services 9.00 to 11.00 and 18.00
to 20.00. Contact 016 366 0545
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church: Sunday morning worship
and Children’s Ministry at 9:30 (May - August) and at 8:30
(September toApril). Rev. Peter Chapman 016 366 0800
St Paul's Anglican Church: Sunday services and Sunday
school 8 to 9:30.All welcome Contact Jean Roy 016 366 0253 or
Anne Smith 016 366 0551. Flea Market last Saturday monthly.
St Philip Benizi Catholic Church: cnr Verwoerd and Reitz Str.
Meyerton. Mass: Weekdays 8am, Saturdays 8am and 6pm,
Sundays 8am
Meyerton Methodist Church: Sunday service 9.00 (Kids and
adults) Friday nights: Youth group. 016 362 1736 (office)
December 2014
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Page 11
American Council of Young Political Leaders visits Midvaal
On Friday, 14 November 2014, the American Council of Young Political Leaders visited Midvaal Local Municipality for a networking
session with Executive Mayor, Councillor Bongani Baloyi. The American Council of Young Political Leaders designs, organises and
manages unique international exchange activities for young political leaders worldwide. The programmes are designed to promote mutual
understanding, respect, and friendship and to cultivate long-lasting relationships among young people who are leaders and policy-makers
in their respective areas.
The Executive Mayor shared information about Midvaal, and the South African political system, before taking the group on a tour of
Sicelo and Meyerton, to show them housing development projects, libraries and sports field, and the general community. The delegation
was intrigued by various aspects of local government operations in SA, and the two groups shared valuable information on the different
ways in which the systems operate in their respective municipalities, and some of the reasons why.
“Opportunities to network with international guests are always incredibly valuable to us”, said Mayor Baloyi. “We have a lot to learn
from other systems, but it is also satisfying to realise that we are doing many things very well in our own Council, and that we have
constructive advice to share with people from other countries and other political systems”.
– Midvaal press release
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Mr. Patrick Lespinasse, Ms Lillian Kolisang,
Ms. Erin Conwell, Ms. Tracee Bentley,
Executive Mayor Bongani Baloyi,
The Honorable Nathan Triplett,A
The Honourable Corey Brooks,
Ms. Allison Cunningham, Mr Kevin,
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December 2014
A new venue in the village
MAKERY.CO.ZA is situated on 14 acres at the end of Hearn road.
The waterfront has been cleared of reeds creating beautiful views of
the river. The water from the vlei flows along the southern border of
the property. They aim to offer something for every member of the
family and friends. The deliciously wholesome food can be enjoyed
off their A' La Carte menu or you can choose from a variety of fresh
foods packed in a picnic basket to be enjoyed under the old trees
beside the river. Acres of lawn and a magnificent marble tiered
fountain add to the allure of MAKERY.CO.ZA. They offer a wide
range of entertainment and activities that suit all ages: The Meal
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the Wine Makery for the indulgence of rich quality taste, the
Memory Makery to save your date for an unforgettable wedding
day, the Play Makery for endless fun and the Sport Makery for the
active outdoor enthusiast. For details see their advert on page 11.
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December 2014
The Dog Box
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Community Policing – A Thankless Task
December 2014
required, a bit of courtesy, understanding and responsibility from
the community would also go a long way to easing the task. Make
sure that your gates are closed before going to bed and
acknowledge an identified patroller's attempt to establish your
wellbeing and identity in a friendly rather than aggressive manner.
He or she is only trying to help and protect you. The occasional
spotlight accidently shone into your window while trying to
inspect the open ground next to your home should be viewed with
appreciation rather than complaint. The difference between
assistance and harassment can usually be distinguished by the good
or bad intent of the recipient thereof. The guilty always try to
redirect the problem onto their innocent enemy.
Come on Henleyites, get with the program and join at least one of
Henley's crime prevention groups. Help us to help you!
While the majority of Henleyites sit at home enjoying their
favourite TV program or sleeping peacefully in their cosy beds,
there are a number of individuals out there on the dark streets and
open ground areas of Henley, listening to and watching everything
that is going on. Some are just waiting for the right opportunity to
strike at unsuspecting residents and steal whatever they can before
making a swift getaway and then, the others, who are trying to
prevent them from performing these criminal acts by patrolling the
streets in vehicles or on foot. The latter is made up of armed response personnel from professional security companies, as well as a
number of Henley citizens who volunteer their time, fuel and
money to protect the village by means of visible and sometimes invisible policing activities. If that makes the rest of you complacent
– Alan Hunt
Henleyites feel safe, then think again. Here are some facts:
­ There are over 1800 households in Henley and only between 1
and 4 patrol vehicles available to cover the area depending on the
time and day. (450 homes per patrol vehicle at best)
Ann Dorn (nee Phipson) of
­ At 25km/hr it takes a single patrol vehicle approximately 3 hours
Ansley Riding School seen
to traverse every street in the village.
here on King of Breedon,
­ Less than 4% of Henley's 6000 residents currently make
started her business when she
themselves available for active patrol duties, be it for Henley
was 13 at her mother's school,
Watch, HCCF or the Henley CPF. Some even perform multiple
Henley Nursery School. She
duties for more than one of these organisations.
started with little pony rides
­ On average, criminals take less than five minutes to gain entry to
which then built up‎. About
a property and escape with their chosen goods. That includes homes
three years ago she moved to
with beams and alarms.
Serendipity Farm where they
The good news is that crime has dropped by 27% since patrols
started a livery yard and still
were increased. The bad news is that it won't get any better until we offered lessons. In July she and her husband purchased a farm in
step up the patrolling even further. The willing few simply can't do the bottom end of Henley, from where they now run their livery
any more and run the risk of burnout without additional help.
yard and give lessons.
Whilst help in the form of additional patrollers is what is mostly
See their advert on page 7.
From small beginnings
Ts & Cs apply
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December 2014
A snippet of history
Poetry at Kliphouse
An extract from the Midvaal Arts news letter
The book, I Alone by Edith Kidson , is a remarkable and emotional
story of a young girl who would eventually settle at Henley on Klip.
Miss Edith Laura Pickering, came from England to South Africa in
1876 aboard the Windsor Castle. The captain of the ship was
horrified when he heard that this 19 year old was without a protector, and offered to pay her fare back to England. Edith told him
she had run away from home, and had been offered a post in Pietermaritzburg as a governess by a woman she had met in England.
After her arrival in Pietermaritzburg she was treated like a servant
by her employer, and soon found new employment with two other
couples. One day she fainted, and doctors advised her to go to a farm
to recuperate. A Mrs. Kelly offered to take care of her until she
recovered. Edith was 22 years old when she met and married Mrs
Kelly's son, Fred, who was also known as Fennings Kidson. He was
not fond of Natal, so they trekked to the Transvaal where they bought
a farm. Edith had her first baby on the Magalies River in Pretoria.
The book describes her remarkable life.
At the end of the Anglo Boer War they found that their house
which they had left because of the war had been burnt down. Fred
heard there was land for sale at Henley on Klip. They bought a piece
of land on the river and built a large house on it and named it Tilham,
next to the Assembly of God in Regatta Road. It has since been
extended a number of times and renovated.
Edith dedicated a chapter to The Klip in Flood, which was
possibly the 1917 flood. Another chapter is headed The New Bridge
at Henley. Edith Kidson describes the building of the bridge which
crosses the main road to Heidelberg. This bridge was constructed at
the Zoudt Drift and named the Kidson Bridge.
Fennings Kidson died in Henley on Klip and, but, at his request,
– Michelle Erasmus.
was buried in Johannesburg.
Postscript: Tilham is now the home of Suzanne van Niekerk
whose advert carries a drawing of her home. See page 9 Ed
Members of the Discussion group were treated recently to a
rendition of poetry by Sindiswa Koti, a 21 year old sociology and
psychology major at NWU at Vanderbijl campus. Lynda Parsonson
had heard her on a previous occasion and was sure her colleagues in
the group would appreciate Sindi as much as she did and they all
agreed with her. Here is a talent that we are sure we will see and
hear more of.
“When power leads man toward arrogance,
poetry reminds him of his limitations. When
power narrows the area of man's concern,
poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity
of existence. When power corrupts, poetry
cleanses.”
John F Kennedy
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More Origins of English
One of the very many activities offered at
Stepping Stones is the vegie garden.
Here some of the young farmers harvest
some of their crop just in time for the
summer break.
“Remember that children, marriages, and
flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.”
H Jackson Brown Jnr.
Nearly all English words are natural developments of languages
that arrived with invaders, such as: Latin (Julius Caesar),
Germanic languages (with Angles and Saxons), Scandinavian
languages (with the Vikings) and French (with William the
Conqueror).
However, there are many which are invented by clever people
(e.g. Google and Skype). The cleverest of all must be Shakespeare
who coined thousands of words and phrases, language dreamt up in
his fertile mind. Here are some examples:
Auspicious – favourable, promising
Baseless – without foundation
Barefaced – shameless, without concealment
Castigate – criticize harshly
Clamour – to express a demand continually, loudly and strongly.
Phrases
It's Greek to me (Julius Caesar)
Fair play (The Tempest)
Clothes make the man (Hamlet)
Alaughing stock (Merry Wives of Windsor)
In a pickle (The Tempest)
A challenge: Think up a new word or phrase and send it in to
The Henley Herald with an explanation. You might get published
and even immortalized through an addition to our language.
– By Vic Rodseth
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