2BetterHealth – Health Expo
The recently held ‘2BetterHealth’ Health Expo at the SDA Community Hall in Lenasia Extension 7, was a resounding success. Community members started to attend from as early as 7.30 am. Cardiologists,...
View ArticleAl Aqsa commemorates Nakba
The learners and educators at Al Aqsa School, in Lenasia Extension 5, commemorated this ghastly event on Monday, May 15. Learners picket with vibrant messages on Protea Avenue with placards. The Grade...
View ArticleAwards rock the day for Atlantis Swimming Club
The best swimmers from all levels were rewarded with real magnificence. As their names were announced, they took to the stage with delight and pride, while their fellow teammates applauded and cheered...
View ArticleMourning the untimely death of Keketso
A memorial service was held in honour of Keketso at the Saaberie Chishty Hall on Wednesday, May 24. The service which was held by Flamingo Primary School and Lenasia Citizens had mourners uttering the...
View Article‘Don’t kill us’
The brutal killing of Flamingo Primary School pupil, Koketso Mahlakwana (9), has brought together law enforcement agencies, community members and political activists under one umbrella. Koketso was...
View ArticleTo SA Tamil Eistedford and beyond
Participants of the Gauteng Tamil Federation Eistedford were presented with a goodie bag and a trophy on Saturday, June 24. “Winners of the Gauteng Tamil Federation Eistedford will be heading down to...
View ArticleInter faith prayer session for Knysna
The president, executive, trustees, advisories of the South African Tamil Federation and provincial affiliates in Gauteng, hosted an Inter-Faith Prayer Session on June 21, in light of the recent...
View Article2.5 Tons collected at #CEO Sleepout
On Friday July 7, 2017, Let’s Do it 2Gether 4 Education, hosted a School SleepOut™ at the Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Lenasia. 200 people attended the Let’s Do it 2Gether 4 Education School...
View ArticleAnti Drug Motorcade and Awareness Campaign
The Anti Drug Motorcade and Awareness Campaign was held on Saturday, July 1, 2017. The motorcade started at the Lenasia Freeway Plaza BP Garage at 9am and proceeded to Lenasia Extension 13, ending off...
View Article6th Annual Mandela Leadership Awards
The 6th Annual Nelson Mandela Community Leadership Awards took place on July 8, in Lenasia Extension 5’s Baitun Noor Hall. The awards were hosted by Eastwave Radio 92.2FM to acknowledge outstanding...
View ArticleHome Affairs Mandela Day event
The event was held to mark Mandela Day but was part of an ongoing engagement between the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and the residents of Nirvana Old Aged Home. The Deputy Minister, Ms Fatima...
View ArticleTrinity Isandla Group – Mandela Day
Members of the Trinity Isandla Group replacing window panes at Trinity High School on Mandela Day. The group called Trinity Isandla which means ‘helping hands’ has decided, in honour of Mandela Day, to...
View ArticlePainting at Lenasia Extension 5 Clinic for Mandela Day
On Friday, June 21, the Lenasia Extension 5 Clinic hosted the Chief Director of the Johannesburg District Health Services, Mrs Mogeru Morewane, as well as the Sub Manager, Mrs Zay Suliman, at a Mandela...
View Article3rd Annual WOW Awards sold out
The evening saw true architects of society being given awards. The glitzy and glamorous gala dinner and Awards Evening was sold out – 164 people had to be turned away. Panache hosted 57 Women of Wonder...
View ArticleHarry Govind does it again
Despite July 30, being one of other hottest winter days (testament to climate change), since the inception of veteran senior Lenasia sportsman Harry Govind’s Solo Winter Warmth Charity Walk nine years...
View ArticleNew office bearers for Lenasia Bowling Club
At the recent AGM of the Lenasia Bowling Club, the following members were elected. Chairman- Prabhoo Chetty, Vice Chairman- Maqshood Mohamed, Secretary- Sundra Moodley, Assistant Secretary- Dinkar...
View ArticleWomen’s Day Colour Run a huge success
Ext 10 Residents braved the cold and windy weather on Women’s Day, Wednesday, August 9, to participate in the 5km Colour Run held at the Lenasia Extension 10 soccer grounds, in celebration of women’s...
View ArticleMusic and dance at Desi Dhamaka
It was music and all things spectacular at this year’s Desi Dhamaka show which took place on Saturday, August 12. The concert, hosted by the beloved Desi Soul, saw newcomers take to the stage to...
View ArticleSaaberie Chishty receives new ‘Life Saving Wheels’
Saaberie Chishty Ambulance Services welcomed a new set of ‘Life Saving Wheels’ to its family on August 25. The new ambulance was handed over to Moulana Sayed of Saaberie Chishty, at the Pentarosa...
View ArticleMC Kharbai School Deaf Awareness Family Fun Day well supported
The Principal, Mrs MC Batchelor, and the Chairperson of the School Governing Body, Mr F Patel, express their immense gratitude to all the supporters of the MC Kharbai School’s Deaf Awareness Family Fun...
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