Monthly Archives: June 2012
AK47’s used in Shell Garage attack
THREE robbers, wielding AK47s, attacked Shell Garage in Ext 11A, Bangalore Drive on June 24 at 8.45pm. Two of the robbers hijacked two vehicles at the garage, while the third robber stormed into the store. Video footage shows a robber approach a green BMW and pull the driver out …Read More
YOUTH MUST CHAMPION HUMAN RIGHTS
The youth of South Africa must defend human rights to be effective future leaders, Deputy Science and Technology Minister Derek Hanekom said on Saturday. “You may have role models but you are also role models to others. You must inspire those people who look up to you,” he said at …Read More
HOLIDAY WINTER MARKET THIS SAT & SUN AT BAITUN NOOR HALL
HOLIDAY WINTER MARKET - When: Sat , 30 Jun 2012 9am – 6pm & Sun , 01 Jul 2012 9am – 6pm Where: Baitun Noor Centre, cnr Topaas Str / Turkoois Ave , X5 , Lenasia *****FREE ENTRANCE**** ALL WELCOME – FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Aimed …Read More
MAN. UNITED FOOTBALL LEGEND ERIC CANTONA SLAMS ISRAELI “RACISM”
Manchester United football legend, Eric Cantona, has written a joint letter slamming Israeli “racism” and questioning Israel’s hosting of the 2013 UEFA U21 Championships: “Why are…[people] silent when Israel is to host the UEFA Under 21s competition in 2013? Racism, human rights abuses and gross violations of international law …Read More
CHARITY RIDERS TO TAKE TO THE STREETS OF LENASIA CREATING AWARENESS FOR DRUG ABUSE
The Charity Riders Motorcycle Club will be taking to the streets of Lenasia on Saturday June 23. The convoy of motorcycles will leave from Signet Terrace at 8:30am and proceed to perform a lap around Lenz in which they will be creating awareness for drug abuse and misuse. All those …Read More
TIME HAS RUN OUT FOR SPEEDSTERS AS WELL AS DRUNK AND RECKLESS DRIVERS
Time has run out for speedsters as well as drunk and reckless drivers. Motorists are being brought to task by project “Woza Retest” courtesy of The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC). Those receiving notices include radio presenter Gareth Cliff, caught doing 182km/h on the highway and a social worker nabbed …Read More
MOTORISTS REQUIRED TO RICA DRIVER’S LICENCES
A surprise lurks on the horizon for motorists…A proposed amendment to the National Road Traffic Law announced in the Government Gazette last week will require motorists to show proof of residence to keep their licences valid, similar to the Rica system currently in place for cellphones and bank accounts. From …Read More
MICROSOFT LAUNCHES “SURFACE” TABLET – NEXT GENERATION XBOX 720 ON TECH TALK WITH FAIZEL
Hello and welcome to TechTalk We’ve heard it all before. Rivals have tried taking a bite out of Apples iPad by launching an iPad killer, but to no avail… Now Microsoft is launching a tablet called Surface to compete with Apple’s iPad in the rapidly growing mobile device market. Microsoft …Read More
LAXMI NARAYAN MANDIR EMBARKS ON A PROGRAMME OF SOCIAL AND WELFARE INITIATIVE – “MAKING A DIFFERENCE”
The Laxmi Narayan Mandir in association with the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society, has embarked on a programme to put in motion its Social & Welfare initiative and is termed ‘Making A Difference’. Over a calendar year, we anticipate that a number of projects (+- 4/5) be overseen. You can be rest …Read More
SALAAM NAMASTE WITH JYM AND EVENTS BY CHETNA HOST THEIR 4TH ANNUAL INDEPENCENCE CONCERT
Salaam Namaste in association with JYM and Events by Chetna will be hosting their 4th Annual Independence Concert featuring The Kashvita Music & Dance Academy, at the Gandhi Hall on Saturday the 18th August 2012 at 7 pm sharp. The concert comprises song and dance and is patriotic in theme …Read More
THE HINDU CO-ORDINATING COUNCIL BG MEETING TAKES PLACE ON SUNDAY 5 AUGUST AT SANATHAN VEDH DHARAM SABHA HALL
Namaste to One & All Public Notice for Meeting Please take note that we have the HCC (Hindu Co-ordinating Council) BG Meeting will take place Sunday on 05/08/2012, at the Sanathan Vedh Dharam Sabha on Penguin Street Ext 1 Lenasia. The Agenda is as follows 1 Welcome 2 Chairman’s report 3 …Read More
HINDU YOUTH OF LENASIA PRESENTS SHREE NAVCHANDI MAHA YAGNA FOR THE YOUTH
HINDU YOUTH of LENASIA Invites One and All to the 5th Annual Youth Yagna “SHREE NAVCHANDI MAHA YAGNA FOR THE YOUTH” “The Divine Shakti of Intelligence, Wisdom and Knowledge” Date: Sunday – 29 July 2012 Venue: SHREE RAMESHWAR MAHADEV MANDIR Cnr. Rose Avenue & Willow Street, Lenasia, Ext. 3 Time …Read More
JHB PARTIES PRESENTS A MOTORFEST ON 30 JUNE AT TRADE ROUTE MALL
The Southern Echo will once again bring you closer to the action this June. Lenz will yet again see the organised JHB Parties take Lenasia by storm with its motoring spectacular on June 30. With a secure venue located on the parking lot of the Trade Route Mall, it will …Read More
THE EXTREME THRILLS OF LE GRAND CIRQUE ADRENALINE AT JOBURG THEATRE
By Fakir Hassen Pics by Mariola Biela There’s no boring moment in the non-stop two-hour spectacle that is Le Grand Cirque, the internationally-renowned show featuring artists from all over the world performing stunts that defy human imagination in some instances. Twins who roll themselves into a narrow barrel; three motorbike …Read More
BLACKBERRY HAS NEW SOFTWARE UPDATE – APPLE HAS OVER 200 NEW FEATURES – MOBILE OS – iOS6. ON TECH TALK WITH FAIZEL
Hello and welcome to TechTalk BlackBerry has a new software update. BlackBerry maker Research in Motion has released the latest version of its smartphone operating system in SA. BlackBerry 7.1 is available for the BlackBerry Bold 9900, Torch 9810, Curve 9360 and 9380 smartphones, and the Porsche Design P’9981. The …Read More
“Crime – The Infectious Plague And The Root Of Misdirected Energy”
Crime…A word that has injected a lethal dose of fear into the hearts of South Africans. It has robbed and snatched away our will to roam our neighborhoods and shopping centers and ravaged our freedom, ripping it to shreds… Crime is a prominent issue in South Africa. The country has …Read More
DEEN TV LAUNCHES ON TOPTV
Satellite TV network service provider Top TV now has a dedicated 24-hour Islamic TV channel called Deen TV. Deen TV can be found on Channel 355 on Top TV and is available nationwide. The key focus of the channel is to promote a better understanding amongst all religions in an …Read More
POLICE SEEK ASSISTANCE IN IDENTIFYING LENASIA JEWELLERY STORE ROBBERS
TWO DARING heists in broad daylight in one day. Two jewellery stores hit just kilometres apart. Police have been cautious in their response, saying there is no evidence linking the two, but both robberies were being investigated. In response to a question whether police suspected that desperate robbers were moving …Read More



























