Off-duty cop shoots thug in Cosmo City

COSMO CITY – Hijackers met their match as they tried to hijack a cop.

THREE Cosmo City robbers got it all wrong when they attempted to hijack an off-duty cop, who retaliated with fatal consequences.

The constable, who cannot be identified for ethical reasons, shot back and killed an armed would-be hijacker in Mostyn Park near Cosmo City.

According to Diepsloot Police Station’s principal communication officer, Captain Daniel Mavimbela, the constable was seated in his Rav 4 vehicle when three armed suspects attempted to hijack his car. This went wrong when an exchange of gunfire ensued, leaving one thug dead and the officer injured.

“One of the suspects was fatally shot. He collapsed next to the constable’s Rav 4 and died on the scene,” said Mavimbela

He added that the other two suspects ran away, leaving their dying accomplice with a toy gun. “It is believed the other remaining suspects escaped with the real firearm.”

Mavimbela confirmed that the constable was taken to a local hospital in a stable condition.

Police are now investigating a case of attempted hijacking and attempted murder.

Scores of runners participate in 5km fun run COSMO CITY – About 250 runners participated in the 5km fun run in Cosmo City.

Race winner, Clement Maluleke and Cosmo City Athletics Club chairperson, Richard Ramothivheli at the event.

The chairperson of Cosmo City Athletics Club (CCAC), Richard Ramuthivheli is adamant that the athletics club will gradually grow stronger.

This followed a turnout of about 250 runners for the Cosmo City 5km Fun Run on 9 August. The race started from Cosmo Mall and ended at the same venue after runners ran along South Africa Drive in the area.

The aim of the run was to raise funds for the club and also to encourage a healthy lifestyle for residents. “This is our first official fun run and given the great turnout, it shows that there is a need for this sport in our community,” he said.

He further encouraged other runners to join the club that currently has 30 active members. “Our aim is to have more than 100 active members. Our club is registered with Central Gauteng Athletics,” he explained.

Ramuthivheli added that the club was established to accommodate all runners in Cosmo City.

Joshua Mamabolo from Diepsloot Athletics Club supported the initiative and encouraged more residents to get involved. He said there was a need for the club in the area as many runners were relocating to Cosmo City.

“We have seen young people who had been active runners at their schools but after leaving, they don’t have anywhere to go,” he said.

He commented that the club would be able to accommodate these youngsters.

One of the participants and a member of CCAC, Clement Maluleke from Randburg said the race was for a good cause. He hoped many more runners would participate next year.

After the race, residents were given an opportunity for health check-ups organised by the City of Johannesburg Region C.

Details: Cosmo City Athletics Club, 072 561 6900.

Cosmo City - Joburg makes an early 'Moov' into online education #FeesMustFall

More Moov centres are set to be opened in Ivory Park‚ Eldorado Park‚ Cosmo City‚ Poortjie‚ and Diepsloot‚" Modingoane said.



As the Fees Commission takes public submissions on the feasibility of free higher education‚ the idea that online universities could play a role is starting to gain traction‚ with a ground breaking Johannesburg programme already notching up some impressive early results.


One of the submissions presented by the University of the Witwatersrand graduate Ntokozo Mahlangu at the Fees Commission in Pretoria on Wednesday was the use online universities to eliminate many of the hurdles poor students face in their pursuit of tertiary education.

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"I believe it is feasible with the ability of technology to make more use of limited resources. Students can forego the cost of food‚ transport and accommodation. We have massive open online courses. The problem with them is that they are not accredited‚" Mahlangu said.

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In fact‚ the City of Johannesburg has already started expanding access to education by using online platforms.

It officially launched the Massive Open Online Varsity (Moov) e-learning programme at the Westbury Library and Recreation Centre in March.

Moov is a R25-million online further education programme which falls under under the city's youth skills empowerment initiative‚ Vulindlel’eJozi.

Its aim is to create access to smart education by eliminating obstacles such as distance and costs associated with obtaining an education.

Moov courses are available through globally-renowned business schools and universities‚ as well as other platforms‚ including the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania‚ University of Adelaide‚ Microsoft Academy and Wix Web.

City spokesperson Nthatisi Modingoane said there were six video-enabled Moov learning centres in Johannesburg. These are at city libraries such as White City Jabavu‚ Emndeni‚ Orange Farm – which has the highest number of participants –Alexandra‚ Westbury and in the Johannesburg inner city.

"Five more centres are in the pipeline‚" Modingoane said.

Up to 4 555 people have registered for Moov in selected public libraries that include Alex‚ Emndeni‚ Westbury‚ Jabavu‚ Inner City‚ Sandton and Orange Farm. Already‚ Moov has produced 150 graduates with certificates which include webmaster‚ web design‚ financial management and marketing.

"Graduates now have an option to upgrade to even more advanced... courses in computer coding. More Moov centres are set to be opened in Ivory Park‚ Eldorado Park‚ Cosmo City‚ Poortjie‚ and Diepsloot‚" Modingoane said.

President Jacob Zuma appointed the commission earlier this year following the #FeesMustFall protests by university students in October last year in response to an increase in fees at universities.

Cosmo Mall

Welcome to Cosmo Mall, where the community comes together. We are conveniently located on Malibongwe and South Africa drive, on route to Lanseria airport.

This community mall is approximately 22 000 m² and offers a convenient and safe shopping experience that caters to the whole family from retail to services. Cosmo Mall offers a full banking experience and great deals on all your monthly household needs and groceries. We invite you to be entertained with our monthly activations, while you shop for the latest fashion and enjoy delicious meals with friends and family. For further convenience our mall offers a variety of service offerings.

In addition, the mall offers ample free parking bays and a taxi rank for commuters, conveniently located outside entrance 2. Thereby providing a one stop service for all your shopping needs.

The mall is proudly owned and developed by the Bentel Group

Cosmo mall understands that transport within the community is limited, therefore we decided to bring the mall to the community’s doorstep. We have ensured easy access to the mall in choosing our location and have built a bridge over the Malibongwe highway that will allow our shoppers safe and easy access.

Physical Address: 26 Cosmo Mall Malibongwe Drive and Dawn Road Cosmo City

GPS Co-ordinates: -26.015427 | 27.940345

Cosmo Mall Fun Run

ABOUT THE RACE

The community of Cosmo City has come together to organise its first formal race to raise funds for their running club, the Cosmo City Athletics Club. The race will take place on the 13th of August 2016 and hosted at the Cosmo City Shopping Mall. The race will be run along the main road in the heart of Cosmo City which is a scenic route of the locality along South Africa Road.

This inaugural race is expected to attract more than 1,500 conditioned athletes, runners and walkers as well as 5,000 spectators from around the region.

The race will be a much awaited attraction for the community of Cosmo City and surrounding suburbs. This event will bring together the community and a platform for both young and old. The race will be open to all age groups and it will have different categories for different participants.

The race will be run over 8km after being advised by Central Gauteng Athletics on the maximum race length as anything above that will have to be classified as an official race under Athletics South Africa and available dates are only in the year 2017.

Theme for the Race

The race will be held on Tuesday the 9th of August on Woman’s Day an official public holiday in South Africa.  Centre to the race will be promoting non-violence to woman and highlighting the role that women play in building communities. The theme tag line will be

“Our mothers, Our sisters and Our daughters.”

Mission of the Race

COSMO CITY FUN RUN
10391 Finland Street Cosmo City | Extension 9 2188 Johannesburg | South Africa
Phone: +27 82 349 9111 / 072 561 6900
Email: info@cosmocityfunrun.co.za

Cosmo City Driver is critically injured after vehicle rolls and crashes into wall

COSMO CITY – The driver was critically injured when his vehicle lost control and rolled off the road into a wall.

One person was left in a critical condition, and three others sustained moderate injuries after a car lost control at high-speed and rolled off the road into a wall on South Africa Drive, in Cosmos City.

The accident occurred at about 4.30am on 2 August. According to Emer-G-Med spokesperson, Max Cohen, paramedics found that all the car’s occupants had managed to get out of the vehicle.

“The driver was found lying beside the wreckage having sustained critical injuries. Paramedics stabilised the critically injured man on the scene before he was transported to Netcare Olivedale Hospital under Advanced Life Support care,” he said.

He concluded that the other three occupants were found seated on the pavement, and walking around the scene. “They were also transported to various nearby facilities for further care,” 

Cosmo City Driver is critically injured after vehicle rolls and crashes into wall

COSMO CITY – The driver was critically injured when his vehicle lost control and rolled off the road into a wall.

One person was left in a critical condition, and three others sustained moderate injuries after a car lost control at high-speed and rolled off the road into a wall on South Africa Drive, in Cosmos City.

The accident occurred at about 4.30am on 2 August. According to Emer-G-Med spokesperson, Max Cohen, paramedics found that all the car’s occupants had managed to get out of the vehicle.

“The driver was found lying beside the wreckage having sustained critical injuries. Paramedics stabilised the critically injured man on the scene before he was transported to Netcare Olivedale Hospital under Advanced Life Support care,” he said.

He concluded that the other three occupants were found seated on the pavement, and walking around the scene. “They were also transported to various nearby facilities for further care,”