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News24.com | Mosque shooting survivor from SA gets surprise visit from New Zealand PM

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Former Capetonian Ziyaad Shah was surprised by a visit from the Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern on Friday as he was recovering from the bullet wounds he sustained during last week’s horrific Christchurch mosque shootings which left 50 people dead. 

Lying down in his hospital bed, 47-year-old Shah, who was born in Grassy Park and grew up in Atlantis, was surrounded by his relieved wife Shamilah, and their three daughters Zakkiyyah, Salaamah and Aadilah as Ardern popped in to visit him.

Sayed Noor Mohamed told News24 that Shah, uncle of his wife Aqeeda Maneveld Mohamed, moved to New Zealand for a better life for his children.

The fitter has been living in New Zealand for 12 years, and is a citizen, coming out to South Africa every few years to visit his beloved family.

His last visit was marked with a group photo on a beach, with everybody smiling and happy.

“We were very worried when we woke up last week Friday,” said Mohamed, recalling the mood as news of the mass shooting spread on global news networks.

“We saw a message from his wife and were shocked.”

Trapped in mosque

He said that Shah’s wife told the family that he had been shot at the Al Noor mosque and had been taken to hospital.

“We were really scared at the time because we never knew if he died or if he was still alive.

“He was lying there, right through the whole thing,” said Mohamed.

They subsequently learned that not knowing whether he was going to live or die, his uncle lay quietly saying his prayers, with the shooter a few feet away from him.

He was shot in the buttocks and legs, and was one of the few survivors who were trapped in the mosque.

“It was very terrifying.” 

Ziyaad Shah

Former Capetonian Ziyaad Shah and his family receive a visit from New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (Supplied)

 

Mohamed said his workplace, the Cape Town Islamic Educational Centre, was among those that sent condolences and well wishes to everybody affected by the shootings.

He said his uncle is a kind-hearted man who would never say anything bad about anybody.

“He’s a man of peace and even prior to the attack he always loved every race and every religion. He always speaks good and thinks good about everyone.”

The Shah family said that although the shooting shocked them, they had been surrounded by care and support in New Zealand from people from all walks of life.

His son-in-law, Mohsin, who was born in Kuwait, was also terrified by the attack.

“It was overwhelming to them to see so many New Zealanders, Muslim, non-Muslim, coming together to meet them.”

Mohamed says Shah still believes New Zealand is safe.

 

News24.com | Ramaphosa: Truths revealed at Zondo commission will hurt

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The truth will come out in the Zondo commission of inquiry into state capture, and the truth will hurt the ANC and some individuals, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday. 

While Ramaphosa was campaigning in Delft in the Western Cape, the ANC’s election head and former minister Fikile Mbalula was testifying before the commission of inquiry.

Ramaphosa was asked about this when journalists had the rare opportunity for an impromptu presidential press conference. 

“Our view on state capture is we appointed the commission. It was the ANC that said there should be such a commission because it was the ANC that realised that corruption and state capture had set in and we felt that we needed to address this,” Ramaphosa claimed.

In fact, the commission had been ordered in the remedial action of the former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela in her report, State of Capture, and the commission was only appointed after former president Jacob Zuma ran out of legal routes to stop it.

The Constitutional Court ruled in the landmark Nkandla case that the Public Protector’s recommendations are binding unless reviewed and set aside by a court.

Accountability

Ramaphosa said the truth would come out in the commission, and acknowledged that this would hurt.

“Telling the truth sometimes hurts. It will hurt the organisation. It will hurt individuals. But if we are serious about serving the interests of the people of South Africa, we must tell the truth,” he said. 

“As the ANC we were humble enough to say: wrong things were done in the past. And we humble ourselves. There have been mistakes, there have been missteps. But at the same time we are saying accountability must take its course. Those who were responsible for anything that has gone wrong must be accountable. They must face the full might of the law.”

Also during the press briefing, Ramaphosa said he doesn’t worry about voters punishing the ANC at the ballot box for the rolling blackouts. Similarly, he says voters are still willing to put their crosses next to the ANC, despite all the revelations, as the ANC is admitting its mistakes and taking steps to correct them.

Ramaphosa said the ANC had “laid it all bare” in its elective conference in December 2017 report, “saying we ourselves have done a number of things wrongly and we are putting ourselves in the hands of our people with great humility”.

“And so we are saying having done so, we are saying: let’s move forward. We need to repair whatever has gone wrong. We must be measured on our determination, firstly on our humility to accept and secondly on our determination to get rid of corruption and to move forward. To this end, we are already taking enormous steps to move forward and rid South Africa of corruption. 

“And our people are listening to that, they are heeding our message, and they are saying, yes ANC, we hear you, we thank you for the way you are projecting it and we are prepared to vote for you so that you can continue with the work you have started.”

While Ramaphosa was speaking to journalists, he was flanked by Western Cape election campaign coordinator Ebrahim Rasool, who was recalled as Western Cape premier after allegedly bribing journalists to write positive stories about him in the so-called brown envelope scandal; Police Minister Bheki Cele, who was dismissed as national police commissioner after former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela found he was guilty of improper conduct and maladministration when the police entered into a R500m lease for the Sanlam Middestad Building in Pretoria; and Zizi Kodwa, who was recently accused of rape, which he vehemently denies.

Health24.com | What are organic tampons – and should I start using them?

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There are more options than ever for how to deal with your period, including menstrual cups and period panties. But let’s face it: tampons still reign supreme (they’re the easiest and most affordable option).

But now, more and more organic tampon options are popping up, which likely has you wondering if you need to make the switch. But uh, what exactly does “organic” mean when it comes to tampons, and does it really matter if your period supplies are all-natural?

What’s the difference between regular tampons and organic tampons?

Organic tampons differ from conventional tampons in several ways, says Alyssa Dweck, MD, an ob-gyn in Westchester, New York, and author of The Complete A to Z for Your V.

First, organic tampons are typically made from 100% organic cotton unlike regular tampons, which are made of rayon and/or non-organic cotton. Organic tampons are also bleached with peroxide, while conventional tampons are bleached to be bright-white with chlorine.

Read more: Help! My tampon is stuck inside me

According to Dweck, when tampons are bleached with chlorine, it creates dioxin as a byproduct. Dioxin is a known carcinogen (a substance that is capable of causing cancer) and possible hormone disruptor, but – and this is a big but – the FDA requires all tampon manufacturers to monitor dioxin levels, so it’s not something you need to worry about, says Dr Dweck.

Organic tampon manufacturers, on the other hand, claim that their tampons are free of those hormone-disrupting chemicals, as well as other synthetic materials used for absorbency, pesticides, and GMOs used in cotton production – but, according to Dr Dweck, those “differences” haven’t been scientifically studied, so take those with a grain of salt.

Well, are there any benefits of using organic tampons instead of conventional ones?

One plus of using organic tampons is that they are usually unscented, which can be beneficial for women with sensitive skin, Dr Dweck says.

But other than that, it comes down to personal preference. “The bottom line, though, is that conventional tampons are monitored by the FDA and are, by and large, safe for most women,” she says.

Read more: Can you sleep with a tampon in?

Another thing to take into consideration: Organic tampons won’t slash your risk of toxic shock syndrome (TSS), a rare, but life-threatening bacterial infection. “Toxic shock syndrome is possible with conventional or organic tampons, cotton or synthetic, organic cotton or nonorganic cotton,” says Dr Dweck.

“The risk is associated with absorbency and length of tampon use – the more absorbent and the longer a tampon is left in the vagina, the higher the risk of TSS,” she says, which is why she suggests using the least absorbent tampon for your flow and keeping track of how long you keep it in (no longer than six to eight hours at a time).

So do you need ’em? Not exactly – but if you are interested in trying out organic tampons to either minimise sensitivity or possibly reducing chemical exposure, there are tons of options to choose from. You’ll ultimately need to choose one that feels best to you.

This article was originally published on www.womenshealthmag.

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Senior Branch Manager

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National FLogistics company in PE is seeking to employ a Senior Branch Manager . Brief overview of position:
Responsible for greeting customers, processing rentals and selling optional services, answering and receiving telephone calls, resolving overdue rentals, responding to customer questions and complaints, servicing vehicles for customer rentals and communicating with drivers for customer pick-ups and deliveries. . Manage the daily business activities alongside your employees to ensure excellent customer service, sustainable profit and a well-maintained fleet. Also, to ensure that company assets are not at risk and that all controls are in place and managed daily. Main requirements:
Grade 12.
Valid SA Driver’s License.
Fleet / Logistics / Transport Background. Salary – CTC package, includes Medical Aid and Pension.
Please email CV + Salary Requirements + Recent Picture to Marlene on marlene@servicesolutions.co.za

Corporate Business Development Executive (Cape Town)

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Remuneration: negotiable Market related 
Location: Cape Town, Claremont, Cape Town
Education level: Degree
Job level: Mid
Own transport required: Yes
Travel requirement: Occasional
Job policy: Employment Equity position
Type: Temporary
Reference: #CBDE_190322_2
Company: Milpark Education

Job description

Milpark Education is a tertiary institution unlike any other, and is focused on new ways of learning and challenging convention. Our offering ranges from undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, to continuing education and corporate training. Our MBA programme has consistently ranked #1 Private MBA in South Africa. Our flexible learning platforms have provided students with an alternative to traditional universities by creating a quality education structure that is flexible yet disciplined.

Milpark’s Values

The Milpark culture is based on 5 core values:

  • We focus on providing quality education to our students
  •  We focus on our excellent customer service
  • We work together with integrity and respect
  • We take personal accountability and responsibility
  • We create value for our stakeholders through innovation and operational excellence

The position of Corporate Business Development Executive is a high level front end position responsible for developing, growing and managing the Milpark Education client portfolio sales and revenue. It includes the tendering process for national corporate and government contracts as and when they arise. The primary focus of the position is to initiate and drive new business expansion and therefore all functions and tasks are dedicated to direct sales and revenue generation through client relationship development and management. The position includes and is not limited to developing, initiating and identifying the market Milpark Education. The prime responsibility will be to identify and generate new business prospects and deliver a consistent and sustainable result in generating a sales pipeline.

Responsibilities

Relationships Development and Management

  • Fostering relationships with national corporate clients, government clients, SETA’s, industry bodies and associations to understand their requirements and providing input into how to meet those requirements
  • Focus primarily on sales and revenue generation from new and existing national corporate and government clients in line with the agreed annual targets.
  • Keep abreast of all changes in clients ‘structure and decision making
  • Provide input into R&D regarding trends of Milpark’s current programmes and any specific requirements from clients for new programmes
  • Develop an annual Business plan for Corporate Business Development
  • Develop and document an annual CRM plan (including frequency of client visits and client engagement) per client and report on the plan weekly/ monthly
  • Milpark Policies & Procedures are followed at all times

Corporate Tenders

  • To identify tender opportunities and to contribute to the process for tendering for national corporate and government tenders across Milpark Education
  • To ensure the agreed financial viability for any new tenders that may emerge is obtained

Financial Management and Reporting

  • Driving sales and revenue growth and achievement of agreed sales and revenue targets per year
  • Ensuring financial viability of all new and existing corporate business
  • Reporting on client relationship activity as per the required report format and timelines
  • Continual focus on increasing efficiencies and transforming services

Corporate Communication

  • Open communication with Academics to stay abreast of new programme offerings for clients and initiatives undertaken by them with industry bodies
  • Provide input into the Academic and Commercial team regarding industry trends as well as new education and learning and development requirements that clients have. Communication is open, relevant and prevalent within Milpark
  • Colleagues are supported and information is shared between the Milpark senior management team
  • Develop sound relations with internal customers and promote trust and confidence towards the Commercial Department
  • Communication is open, relevant and prevalent within Milpark

Self-Development

  • The Corporate Business Development Consultant should be passionate about Milpark and Services
  • The Milpark set of Values should be prevalent in all conduct
  • The Corporate Business Development Consultant should be committed to continuous self-improvement

Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups, and appointments will be made in line with our EE requirements.

Requirements

Requirements

  • A business/marketing related degree
  • Minimum of eight8 years’ experience in Strategic Corporate Business Development
  • Strong networking capabilities in order to initiate, build and nurture long term relationships with corporate and government clients
  • Alignment to the behaviours as defined by Milpark’s Values (see above)
  • Financial acumen to quickly assess the cost versus value of new or customised programmes
  • An excellent understanding of Milpark’s product and programme requirements
  • Ability to work autonomously

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Part-Time Sales Assistant (Gauteng)

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Cape Union Mart

Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa’s favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits – including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more – Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adventure. Cape Union Mart has stores across South Africa, and in Namibia and Botswana.

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Part-Time Sales Assistant (JHB South)

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Cape Union Mart

Cape Union Mart International (Pty) Ltd has been equipping South African adventurers since 1933, and is South Africa’s favourite outdoor adventure store. Stocking everything one needs for outdoor pursuits – including hiking, camping, trail running, mountain biking, snow sports, travel and more – Cape Union Mart is an essential first step in every adventure. Cape Union Mart has stores across South Africa, and in Namibia and Botswana.

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Senior Developer (Sandton)

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Remuneration: R600000 – R900000 per year Cost to company 
Location: Sandton
Education level: Degree
Job level: Senior
Type: Permanent
Reference: #JP40426
Company: e-merge IT Recruitment

Job description

You’re tired of churning code for money. Come join one of the original FinTech’s in SA. They’ve turned their domain on its head and Europe is loving it.

It’s big and established. Their dev team is small but tight.

You’ll work on broad platforms with no segmentation of product.

You’ll get to toss around cool tech, cool concepts.

You’ll get paid well in a business that makes sure it’s Dev’s don’t want for return.

You will find a demanding space. There are no death marches but they want you producing high-quality code, advanced tech and to be a cool person to work with.

They’ve got all the free lunches, free coffee and free beer you can handle but you’ll join them because of the depth of thought that goes into their tech platforms.

Requirements

They’re looking for good people so the below is deliberately broad:

  • You’ve coded for several years – anything from what is traditionally called mid-level up to senior
  • Your profession is either C# OR you’ve used enough C# to talk sense at an engineering level
  • You do need to be highly competent mathematically
  • You do need to have Browser based skills – ASP.NET Core/Modern JavaScript/HTML 5
  • You will need pretty decent SQL Dev and hopefully some modelling skills
  • You must have at least checked the Cloud out or worked onCloud-based platforms
  • I am very open to discussing rates with you upfront. Pop me a mail on jason@e-merge.co.za We have room to manoeuvre however we are looking for a mix of Mid-level up to Veteran level skills
  • They’re also happy to give you the choice between contract or permanent work

It’s easiest to pop me a mail on

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if you want to chat. Please feel free to pre-vet my CV at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-pretoriusthedotnetguy/ otherwise call in, I spend my life on the phone but if you speak to Nicole Burn, she will schedule a time for us to chat.

Reference Number for this position is JP40426 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a salary negotiable on experience.

Check out our website www.e-merge.co.za for more positions that might be right for you!

Do you have a friend who is a technology specialist? We pay big cash to you if we place a friend that you sent us!

If you haven’t heard from e-Merge IT within two weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful for this position.

Posted on 22 Mar 14:08

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