The danger wrong dog diets!

With the outbreak of the Aflatoksikose, we should pay special attention to what we feed our dogs. There are a lot of different brands of dog food and some are not trusted. Products like Buddies Complete, Legends and Hi-Pro off the shelves hopefully more dogs will be safe.

Human food is not good for the dog, it does not contain all the nutrients that the dog need to boost the immune system and for good skin and coat. Dry diets are advised as they are good for the dog’s teeth.

People should look out at the type of nutrients that are found in the food, also to ensure that the ingredients are of high quality. “The main nutrients that one should look at are proteins (meat), carbohydrates (heat treated rice or potatoes) and fat (Omega fatty acids). The food of high quality would have meat as a source of protein while the low quality food would have skin and bone,” explains Dr Pieter Cordier.

Dog food should be stored in a cool and dry place. Cordier says that food that is stored in the sun is exposed to too much heat and that gives the food a horrible taste while dog food that is stored in a moist environment is most likely to have fungus that may even lead to the dog having Aflatoksikose.

Once you have opened your dog food, it is the best interest of the dog to store it in a sealed container. “Go for the brand that has been in the industry for years and is recognise, always read the fine print and buy the best quality food that you can afford for your dog, it is in its best interest, ” says Cordier.

There are a lot of damages that dog food can cause to dogs. Food of lower quality makes it hard for the dogs to digest. There are signs that tell if the dog is being fed high or low quality food, the stool of a dog that is fed high quality food should be well formed and that of low volume, while the dog fed low quality food would be of high volume, loose and watery.

POLICE SAFETY TIPS

WHILE SHOPPING
• Never leave your bag/purse in the shopping trolley, however well hidden by goods.
• Never leave your bag unattended on a shop counter that is how it gets pouched by thieves.
• Always hold your valuables close to you.
• Never keep your wallet in the back pocket of your pant.
WHILE DRIVING
• Vary you route to work if possible.
• When talking to strangers only keep your window 5cm open and the doors locked.
• Beware of staged accidents, is slightly bumped into get the necessary details and drive to the nearest police station.
• DO NOT give strangers lifts.
• Gear lock is affordable, easily accessible and an anti safety device
WHILE PARKING
• Always park your car where there is security.
• Never leave your firearm in the car as it is against the law.
• Be aware of people who claim to inform you of a flat tyre, it might be a hijacking or robbery.
• Always keep your windows close while driving in town
WHILE BANKING
• Always be accompanied by a family member, friend or the police when withdrawing large amounts of money.
• Follow the orders of bank robbers at all times, for the safety of everyone else including you.

57 arrests in seven days

Reckless and negligent drivers be aware, in the past week 33 drivers were arrested amongst 57 law offenders. The offences ranged from driving without a seatbelt to skipping a red light or a stop sign.

The arrests included assault, robbery, shoplifting, public drinking and illegal trading amongst others. The police are approaching crime with an iron fist and can use help from the community to help make Tzaneen a crime free area. Although most of the offences are related to the contravention of the road traffic Act, it is advised for law offenders to be aware of their actions and the implications of those actions.

Although crime statistics show that the rate of crime has dropped by 16.4 percent, crime is still an issue in most of the areas around Tzaneen. Assault and rape cases are still being hid from the police by parents and/or the victims themselves. The police edge all community members to be active in doing away with crime.

DEATH IN POLICE CELLS

The police in Haenertsburg have opened two counts of murder after the death of two awaiting trial prisoners. The two victims- Cassius Mashele(20)-awaiting trial for rape in Ritavi and Agreement Mongwe(20)- awaiting trial for murder in Ritavi, were allegedly assaulted to death in the Haenertsburg police cells between the 13 and 14 June 2011 in the evening.

The two killed appear connected and were in separate cells, it is alleged that the two victims were assaulted in their cells by fourteen awaiting trial prisoners.

The Independent Complaints Directorate was informed about the incident in order to conduct independent investigations.

Fourteen suspects were identified and have already appeared before court. The cases of murder for the fourteen suspects are postponed to 6 September 2011 pending further police investigations.

The young constable from Mametwa is back, but now as a General

“All the criminals must watch out, we are coming for them and we will be harsh,” says General Khombomini Maggy Mathebula. General mathebula is not new to the police department, her experience goes back to 1988 when she was just starting in the Soweto Flying Squad. She then moved to Tzaneen for 5 years. She them moved up the ranks and became the station Commander at Divelskloof (Modjadjieskloof) Police station. 

In 2005 she was made the Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Mopani district, in two months time her skills where needed in Mesina as she was transferred there as the Crime Prevention Coordinator. In 2008 she became the Limpopo Provincial head of the Crime Prevention Office. After a good two year service to the people of Limpopo, she then moved to the Western Cape as the Major General of the Vuster Cluster Commander Office.

 General Mathebula is not a stranger to Tzaneen; she is a local girl, born in Mametwa just outside Tzaneen.  She doesn’t bring changes, but she has identified key problems in the area. General Mathebula says that she will be focusing more on rape issues especially focusing more on Ritivi police station and the Bolobedu Police Station. “My aim is to make sure that rape cases are dealt with, especially when it comes to young children” explains General Mathebula.

“I would like to see the streets safe for all and also to ensure that the police of this area provide good service to the people.” Not only does she preach safe streets but she also believes that the community should also play a role in making sure that service delivery is that of excellence.  She hopes that the community will help the police in ensuring that the area is safe by communicating with the police.

“To the youth, you should know that you live once and every moment comes once, do not misuse your opportunities by giving in to crime. Even though you might be educated a criminal record can ruin your chances of becoming a successful generation.”  The youth that are interested in helping not only the police but the community with crime prevention issues are welcome to go to their nearest police station, and ask for the crime prevention officer for more information.

In the past few years the police department has made good relationships with other departments, General Mathebula hopes that the relationships will not only remain the same but also grow.  General Mathebula edges the public to call her +27 (0) 82 499 1969 if they are not able to get any help from the police. 

FOR THE LOVE OF DRAMA

A Dream so young yet with possibility In finding the reality,
 we are all actors with no scripts
Many try but all hard work is lost as all have failed
In the quest of knowledge we find the truth of lies
At the end of it all, in dreams there are nightmares.
 
The Relationship between the moment and its killer
The mission is to get out alive
Protection is offered by strangers as loved ones wanna kill it
Hahahaha its all you hear as you stare into that cold night
This aint about you but all of us (the heart, body, mind and soul)
We all need you as our acting spokesperson.
 
To yet Admire its growth with hatred
The love that spreads with every story line and the director CUTs the action
Your life is determined by the moment
The movement is restricted by the lance of the cameras as the flash light is turned off.
 
The Memories will last longer than the moment
The tears will be from the depth of the soul
All will be war and not a quest for an audition
Seize the moment and make it your best
Every step counts.
 
In Arrest of opportunity
I found myself wondering if I have the right producer or am I a lost soul
In all said and done real life has no scripts, no cuts, no take 2s but only action!

SETA's good deed!

South Africa has 21 Setas funded with 1% of the payrolls of companies with profits of over R500 000. They provide post-school skills training, this year the Seta partnered up with TUT’s Department of Journalism, giving ten 3^rd year Journalism Students an opportunity to learn from the Limpopo Independent Newspapers group.

The higher education department is gearing up to appeal against a Labour Court judgment on changes to the Services Sector Education and Training Authority (Seta). "It is the intention of the department to appeal this judgment on, amongst others, the grounds that we do not think the judge fully applied her mind on the matter...," department spokesperson Nqaba Nqandela said in a statement.

"Secondly, we are of the view that parts of this judgment may have serious implications for the boundaries and separation of powers between the judiciary and the role of the executive."

The Services Seta would return to court to ask it to overturn Blade Nzimande's decision to transfer R1bn from its bank account to the National Skills Fund. Parliament heard earlier this year that the fund had a budget deficit just under this amount.

Nqandela said despite the court's ruling there was "no going back" on efforts to change the Seta system.

"The judgment is only a temporary set-back, as we intend to urgently undertake comprehensive legislative changes to ensure more effective oversight of government over the Setas, align these institutions with the post-school education and training system as a whole, and to ensure that these institutions adequately respond to the national priority of skills development.

"It is also urgent that Seta governance is aligned to best practices, in order also to ensure that the R8bn in their hands achieve the intended objectives."

Services Seta CEO Ivor Blumenthal and eight others took the matter to court. Nzimande wants them to have one standard constitution, reduce the size of their boards, for him to participate in the selection of board members and to include two ministerial appointees to the boards.