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News24.com | AfriForum has withdrawn private prosecution of prominent businessman accused of child rape – NPA

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The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in Gauteng says it has learnt that lobby group AfriForum has withdrawn its private prosecution of a prominent businessman who allegedly raped his three-year-old granddaughter.

The head of AfriForum’s private prosecutions unit, advocate Gerrie Nel, was due to prosecute the man in what would have been the lobby group’s first private prosecution.

This, after the NPA declined to prosecute in the matter, citing that there was no prospect of it being successful. It also stated that the evidence contained in the docket was not sufficient to constitute a prima facie case.

READ: Nel, Roux face off in AfriForum’s first private prosecution

The NPA issued the group with a certificate confirming it was declining the prosecution (nolle prosequi certificate). The handing over of the certificate enabled the child’s mother to privately prosecute the grandfather on counts of rape and sexual assault.

“The NPA has since learnt that AfriForum withdrew this prosecution on 12 September 2019, citing that the mother does not want to continue with the prosecution.

“The silence of AfriForum, after abandoning one of their private prosecutions, comes as no surprise as they have since realised that the decision of the National Prosecuting Authority not to institute criminal proceedings in that matter was valid,” NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said.

ALSO READ: AfriForum’s Gerrie Nel to take on businessman for alleged rape of 3-year-old granddaughter

Mjonondwane said the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) was of the view that AfriForum had encountered the same hurdles, which affirmed the NPA’s stance on the matter.

When News24 contacted AfriForum for comment, the group said a court order prohibited it from speaking on the matter.

Sport24.co.za | SANEF rejects attempts by CSA to intimidate journalists

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Cape Town – The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) has strongly rejected the attempts by Cricket South Africa (CSA) to intimidate journalists critical of the sport’s governing body by revoking their credentials to cover the game at the country’s major stadiums.

READ | CSA to ‘fully address’ media gagging crisis

In a press release on Monday, SANEF went as far to call on CSA to apologise to the five journalists involved.

The release read:

SANEF believes CSA’s actions will have a chilling effect on the media’s ability to cover all aspects of cricket, not just what happens on the field of play, but also what happens behind closed doors where the sport is administered. CSA’s actions smack of bullying, are unacceptable and must be fiercely resisted in order to preserve the independence of the media and journalists’ ability to report without fear or favour.

On Sunday five journalists were informed that they were on a list circulated to all stadiums in the country, including Newlands in Cape Town and the Wanderers in Johannesburg, and that they would not be granted access to report on the Mzansi Super League.

Those five reporters are Stuart Hess (The Star), Ken Borland (The Citizen), Neil Manthorp (SABC), Firdose Moonda (ESPN Cricinfo) and Telford Vice (Cricbuzz.com).

Their accreditation was seemingly reinstated during the course of Sunday and some met with CSA officials at Newlands.

On Monday, Thabang Moroe, CSA’s chief executive, admitted on Talk Radio 702 that the journalists’ accreditation was revoked because the organisation was unhappy about their reporting on CSA and the sport.

Moroe’s statements are deeply concerning. Journalists must be allowed to do their job of holding those in power accountable without fear of intimidation or that they will be prevented from doing their job. Moroe and CSA have a duty to respect the independence of journalists without resorting to bully tactics. This is bound to have the opposite effect of what CSA and Moroe would want to achieve.

CSA, and sports bodies as well as sponsors in general, should refrain from trying to influence coverage through intimidation tactics. Accreditation should also not be unilaterally withdrawn without proper and transparent consultation with news organisations. SANEF encourages robust and thorough news coverage of sport, including the administration of cricket and other sports.

The way CSA has managed its conflict with the media is also concerning considering that South Africa will be hosting England for a much-anticipated Test series in less than a month. The media will not relent in exposing the failings of cricket administrators in preparation for what should be a major sporting event.

SANEF calls on CSA to apologise to the journalists involved, to ensure that they have access to stadiums and to respect the independence of the media. We will closely monitor the situation and won’t hesitate to take further steps.

Asp.Net Developer (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: To be discussed 
Location: Cape Town
Job level: Mid/Senior
Type: Permanent
Company: Safari Now

Job description

Safari Now is looking for a strong Asp.Net Developer to join our software team.

Responsibilities:

SafariNow developers are required to participate in all phases of the software life cycle from requirements gathering through to design, implementation, acceptance testing and support. You will then be required to implement this functionality with a focus on reliability and usability. We follow a lightweight Kanban methodology with a focus on features, quick prototyping and short iterations.

Our Tech Stack:

We develop using a progressive Microsoft web stack – front-end is fluid, responsive design, JavaScript frameworks like Vue, Knockout.

On the server-side, we use ASP.NET 4.5 (MVC, with some legacy web forms), C# libraries and services, and SQL Server 2017. We use Hangfire.Net for background workloads.

There is a lot of third-party API integration, mainly to GDS systems, messaging and payment gateways and Office 365 web APIs.

Our focus is on high performance, scalability and great UX, and we believe that Microsoft tools are a good fit for our technical goals and strategy.

Requirements

You have these skills:

  • Good knowledge of SQL Server 2012/2014/2017
  • Understanding of data schema design and optimization
  • NoSQL tools – MongoDB, Redis, ElasticSearch.
  • C# – good experience of the language, the CLR and object-oriented design
  • .NET 4.7.x / ASP.NET MVC 5 – extensive knowledge
  • Strong practical Typescript/JavaScript experience.

It’s a big plus if you have:

  • .Net core 2/3 experience, and experience of migrating to .Net Core
  • Azure application design, and deployment patterns.
  • Practical experience of responsive design / CSS frameworks
  • Exposure to progressive web app development using JS frameworks (AngularJS, ReactJS, Vue etc.)
  • Good understanding of .NET application optimization and scalability

These personal characteristics describe you:

  • Highly motivated, desire to make an impact
  • Take personal responsibility, good time management skills
  • Self-starter, problem solver
  • Team player able to work in a medium-sized team

Posted on 02 Dec 14:10

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Java Developer (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: R450 – R500 per hour 
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Degree
Type: Contract
Reference: #ZVH47634
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Job description

A multi-award winning Financial Services Group is looking to grow their dynamic team of Developers with an experienced Java Developer.  The Group focuses on employing talented individuals as they are committed to driving positive growth within their staff and culture. 

If you are a superstar and feel like this is your next best career move, please do not hesitate to reach out. It is a contract position in Cape Town, offering up to R500 per hour. Contact Zinlee on

az.oc.egrem-e@heelniz

or call 011 463 3633 with ZVH47634 (ref number) and we can discuss this and more opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The e-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!
https//www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Requirements

Tech stack

  • Four to six years of Java using the following technologies:
    • JPA / Hibernate
    • JSON
    • Web development using MVC (JSF an advantage)
    • Maven building and packaging
    • JEE (WildFly / EAP)
  • Docker basics

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree or Diploma in Computer Science
  • Familiar with one or more programming languages as appropriate for the specific requirements of the department related to the field.
  • Five+ years of experience in programming and system design

Posted on 02 Dec 12:32

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Join the modern workplace with Microsoft Office 365 and Tarsus on Demand

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Managing Director – Youth Agency (Johannesburg)

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Remuneration: negotiable Cost to company 
Location: Johannesburg
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #Mich1391
Company: Viv Gordon Placements (VGP)

Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.

Have you got your finger on the pulse of youth marketing? Have an affinity for inspiring the leaders of the future? We have an exciting job opportunity for you! An outstanding position has opened up for a dynamic, youthful Managing Director at an innovative Johannesburg youth Marketing agency. This established agency focuses on connecting brands in a meaningful and engaging way with students. As such, we are looking for an MD who has worked with the youth/has experience in the student/youth target market arena. In helping brands understand students by immersing them on campus and uncovering youth insights, they are able to truly reach the enigmatic market. They work with various brands including the Motoring, Telecoms, FMCG, Financial and Luxury sectors. Bring your ability to connect with the youth sector in an exciting and compelling way that sparks results and make this funky role yours!

Responsibilities

  • Strategise, implement and oversee processes for increased productivity and growth
  • Plan and implement long-term business strategies to achieve business objectives
  • Develop business goals that lead to commercial growth
  • Organise and coordinate operations and resources in ways that ensure maximum productivity
  • Manage the direction of the business and guide team members
  • Identify opportunities to increase efficiencies and enhance business processes
  • Research and implement new initiatives to drive revenue, lower operating costs while maintaining quality and deliver excellent service
  • Prepare and present reports to the Board on a quarterly basis
  • Compile a comprehensive budget and perform periodic budget reviews
  • Compile and monitor monthly forecasts
  • Continuously monitor the annual budget to ensure that revenue targets are met
  • Implement, monitor and manage budget, providing regular financial reports to the Board
  • Timeously identify variances in budgets and formulate action plans to address these
  • Ensure sustainability and growth of profitability as a business
  • Assess and identify new opportunities for growth in current and potential markets
  • Source new business opportunities in line with operational capabilities and business strategy
  • Develop proposals and deliver to relevant clients as required
  • Conduct pitch presentations for new business opportunities
  • Manage the development of contracts/SLAs in line with client requirements
  • Define a strategy and execute a plan to revolutionise the agency’s marketing and brand strategy
  • Act as a thought leader in defining the agency’s marketing strategy, ensuring alignment to the priorities of the business
  • Oversee the development of marketing initiatives and strategy across the business, ensuring appropriate action plans and milestones are in place
  • Provide short and long-term market forecasts and reports by conducting continuous analyses of the competitive environment and consumer trends
  • Identify opportunities to reach new market segments and expand market share
  • Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders as a means to ensure objectives are met
  • Partner effectively with relevant stakeholders to ensure implementation of business activities
  • Build cross-functional relationships and encourage collective accountability
  • Advise, influence, negotiate and make presentations to clients and internal stakeholder at all levels across the business
  • Proactively manage stakeholder updates and communication of key business processes and practices
  • Through effective inspirational leadership, facilitate the creation of accountable, full-service teams who understand and strive to meet the needs of all clients and Group objectives.

RequirementsThe successful candidate must have/be:

  • Relevant Degree (NQF Level 7)
  • Eight to 10 years’ experience managing a Business Unit/Function
  • At least five years’ experience in a senior leadership position
  • Advertising Agency experience – a must!
  • Previous experience working with students
  • Able to create and encourage a delivery-focused culture
  • Able to continually inspire, motivate and develop people to understand what is expected of them (co-create a team/organisational culture of high accountability)
  • Able to take full responsibility for performance of all direct reports, motivating and managing them in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives, focusing on all aspects of sound people management.

Company Description

Viv Gordon Placements (VGP) is a specialist recruitment agency in the Marketing, Advertising, Media, Digital, PR/Communications and Publishing industries.

Posted on 02 Dec 10:11

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Senior Java Developer (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: R900000 – R1000000 per year 
Location: Cape Town
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Type: Contract
Reference: #ZVH47634
Company: E-Merge IT Recruitment

Job description

A leading Financial Services Company is looking for a Senior Java Developer to join their like-minded, hardworking team of developers. If you are a Java guru and you are looking for a change in you environment, get in touch with me!

If you are a superstar and feel like this is your next best career move, please do not hesitate to reach out. It is a contract position in Cape Town City Centre offering up to R1M per annum cost to company, negotiable based on your superstardom. Contact Zinlee on

az.oc.egrem-e@heelniz

or call 011 463 3633 with ZVH47634 (ref number) and we can discuss this and more opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The e-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website for more great positions.

Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

https://www.e-merge.co.za/careers/referralprogramme/

Requirements

Tech stack

  • Four to six years of Java using the following technologies:
  • JPA / Hibernate
  • JSON
  • Web development using MVC (JSF an advantage)
  • Maven building and packaging
  • JEE (WildFly / EAP)
  • Docker basics

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost-effectiveness
  • Deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions by resolving queries quickly and effectively.
  • Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements and being able to present and sell concepts to clients
  • Produce program specifications and implement system enhancements by addressing specific business needs and resolving queries.
  • Code, compile, test and implement applications in compliance with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Support development environments. Responsible for coding standards and peer reviews
  • Comply, understand and implement all steps within IT development and meet governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements during programming execution
  • Assess, identify and mitigate potential risks within the IT programming environment by complying with technology business policy and process requirements (SDLC and change/release management process definition) to ensure operational performance
  • Produce technical specifications and architecture that is in accordance to agreed standards. Design, code, test and debug to obtain a robust solution with supporting documentation
  • Minimise system downtime through pro-active identification of potential issues and ensure minimisation of recurring problems by managing defects and performing code reviews.
  • Monitor systems post change and pro-actively do performance analysis to ensure there is no system failure due to capacity.
  • Maintain maximum system availability by ensuring that incidents are recorded for future reference and adequate root cause analysis is done to eliminate the risk of a recurrence.
  • Manage own development to increase own competencies and develop technical and business skills.
  • Proactively engage with business units and colleagues to understand underlying needs and opportunities, and identify Information Technology (IT) innovative solutions in a timely manner.
  • Supervises the work of other developers. Provides technical assistance to fellow developers and other Information Technology (IT) team members.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree or Diploma in Computer Science
  • Familiar with one or more programming languages as appropriate for the specific requirements of the department related to the field.
  • Five+ years of experience in programming and system design

Posted on 02 Dec 09:48

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Teacher Urgently Wanted

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