ADT reports that crime statistics show that the theft of plasma televisions during house burglaries is on the increase.   If you buy a plasma television, do not leave the empty box on the pavement with your garbage bags. Cut the box up and dispose of the pieces inside a black bin bag. You should take the same precaution with the purchase of similar electronic appliances.

• If you are approached by corrupt Metro police officers please report the incidents on the Anti-Corruption number 0800 203 71 and help fight this scourge.

Joburg Zoo:

• Women’s Day Concert – KayaFM Family Event – (Note earlier date) Sunday, 1st August –12h00-15h00.   Normal fees apply.   Kaya FM’s DJ’s will play soul music and there will be loads of kiddies entertainment – Contact Sophia 011 646 2000 X221
• Primate Week 18-22 August – Eduational Event – Louise Matschke 011 646 2000
• King David Linksfield Walk at the Joburg Zoo – Sunday, 22 August 2010
• Veterinary Nurses’ Month – Visit the Zoo and take a 40 minute tour around the Joburg Zoo Hospital or make a donation towards much needed equipment this month.   Since 2009, under the auspices of the Veterinary Nurses Association of SA, the nurses have chosen a charity for which they raise funds.   The Joburg Zoo is the chosen beneficially for 2010.   Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10h00-14h30 during July.  Phone 011 646 2000. 
• Regular Activities:   Zoo Trot – 8th August / Animal Mythbuster Tour /Ferry tour/Moonlight Tour/Behind the Scenes Tour/Senior Citizens Tour/Dinner Tour.    Contact Sophia Mtshali 011 646 2000 x 221 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

ZLUC (Zoo Lake Users Committee):

• Booksale – Please support the Zoo Lake Users monthly book sale on Sunday, 30th June 2010, at the Lions Boathouse from 10h00-15h00.   Nomsa 011 646 1976.  
• The ZLUC also makes an appeal to the public for any old books, magazines, etc, for the monthly booksales.
• Jazz on the Lake, Sunday, 5th September 2010 – 08h00-18h00 (5000 people) 
• Upcoming Events:  MTN Cycle Race, Hospice Celebration, Carols by Candlelight (dates still to be finalized) 

Zoo Lake Sports Club:

• Social/Corporate Softball League:    Please join the league which is starting on the 23rd August 2010 at 18h30.   
• 94.7 Joburg Gay Pride Parade/ – 2nd October 2010.    The theme is “We’re all African” and promises to be the best and most family friendly event in its 4 year history at Zoo Lake.   Parade departs from the Sports Club approx. 9.30am.   Route information and application forms can be viewed on www.joburgpride.org

Gautrain Feeder Buses:
Did you know that you can catch a Feeder Bus in Rosebank through to Sandton linking on towards the Airport?    

• In Rosebank, there are bus stops at Baker (cor Oxford), 24 Bolton Road, Crowne Plaza on Sturdee & Jellicoe and Cradock.  On business days peak periods are from 05h30 to 08h30 and 16h00 to 19h00 with trains and buses running every 12 minutes. Car parks at stations are open from 05h00 to 21h00 seven days a week. During off peak periods 08h30 to 16h00 and 19h00 to 20h30 trains and buses run every 20 minutes. Week-ends and public holidays there is no bus service and trains run every 30 minutes from 05h30 to 20h30. 
• Safety and security is a high priority and hundreds of CCTV cameras provide recorded coverage of all stations and trains as well as at key locations along the route. Security guards maintain a 24 hour presence in all stations, on trains and in parking areas. All Gautrain buses are satellite tracked and equipped with radio communications and secure fencing along the route and regular patrols prevents unauthorised access to the rail reserve. 
• Gautrain is a green way for all to commute – all activities are governed by an Environmental Management Plan with regular audits conducted by trained environmental personnel and by using the train, you can halve your carbon footprint which would be created if you travelled by car. 
• Buses are also available to transport passengers to and from the stations – please access www.gautrain.co.za for fares and routes or contact the Gautrain Call Centre for any additional information or queries 0800 287 3978. 

Click here for Gautrain Bus Schedules

Public Roads & Miscellaneous By-Laws:
Proposed amendments are being made to enable the City to introduce a new parking management system.   Provisions include: parking meter marshals who will issue parking meter coupons via handheld computers; parking meter coupons that will display the vehicle’s registration number and the permissible parking period that the driver has paid for, and the clamping of the wheels of vehicles that are illegally parked.   Copies of the By-Laws will be on the City’s website available during business hours from 08h00-16h00 weekdays from Region B offices, 24 Fredman Drive, Sandton.    011 582 1400.

Constitutional Court Provides Certainty as to the Rights of Property Owners:
In a landmark judgement handed down by the Constitutional Court, the constitutional legal standing of the Spatial Planning Policies (RSDF) of Joburg and Town Planning Policies of City Councils across the country has been secured.   This will provide certainly to property owners who may be worried that neighbouring properties can be rezoned contrary to the local planning policy of Council.   The DFA (Development Facilitation Act) can no longer be used as a route to bypass the due process of the town planning ordinance application route.   The DFA was routed through the Premier’s office and several decisions in the past were in direct conflict with the approved policies of Council and also had a direct impact on the infrastructure plans of the city.  

RHA (Rosebank Homeless Association:
Winter is here and again the appeal is made for blankets for the needy.   There are institutions which house orphans (one has some 900) and help is desperately needed.
The RHA Collection Box is on the upper shopping level of the Rosebank Mall and collections are made regularly.

DWW (Domestic Workers Watch):
Next meeting:  25th May, 12h00 at the Military Museum, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold
29th June, 27th July, 31st August, 28th September, 26th October, Year End Certificate Ceremony, 11am, Thursday 18th November at the Rosebank Union Church, Hurlingham

Important Council Telephone Numbers - Please use the numbers below if you have any particular queries: 
Pikitup:  011 712 5200
If you have any enquiries about your black dustbins please call them.
City Parks:  011 712 6600
Please report all the trees you would like to be trimmed that are blocking the street lights, however only you can report the tree on your pavement.
Joburg Water:  011 688 1500
To report all leaks in the street, illegal use of water and if your water has been cut off.
Johannesburg Roads Agency:    011 298 5000
To report any faults in your road or if you need road markings or signage.
City Power:  0800 003 251 - If your electricity has been cut off or for any enquiries.
Metro Police Department:  011 490 1500 / 1600 - To report robots not working, vagrants and general enquiries.
JRA potholes:   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or on Joburg Connect 011 375 5555.

Monthly Poll Question:
Congratulations to the June Poll Question winner, Paula Monteith, who won breakfast for two at “The Parks”, Wells Avenue, Parkwood, by taking part in our monthly competition.   Win a R250 voucher from the Garden Shop, Jan Smuts Avenue by answering the new Poll Question “Was there a Connaught Road in Parkwood?”   Click here to enter Poll question.

Successes:

• SAPRA has had considerable success in curtailing illegal buses using suburban roads in Parkwood and Saxonwold.    If any are spotted, please take number plates, bus numbers or photos and report to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 
• Illegal Signage has been tackled with vigor by SAPRA.   Please join the Facebook site SIS (Stop Illegal Signage).    Also note the “ILLEGAL SIGNAGE” stickers which have been stuck onto illegal posters in Saxonwold and Parkwood.   Also click here to view before and after photographs bearing the illegal sticker

Click here http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123727170976470

Last Words:  After the games: 
“If all the year were playing holidays, to sport would be as tedious as to work” 
Shakespeare, Henry IV, Pt. 1 Act 1 Sc 2.