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  We are Fighting for the Liberation of our People: Justifications of violence by activist youth in Diepkloof Soweto - ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
What became clear through interacting with the youth concerned in Diepkloof was the cardinal role that the identity of being a "comrade" played in respondents' understanding of the role of political organisations and their motivations for becoming involved in "struggle".
Activist youth in Diepkloof were in fact the key agents responsible for hunting down well known gangsters in the area such as the Kabasas, and the Jackrollers.
Key to understanding the willingness of Diepkloof organised youth participation in political violence is their prime identity as "comrade youth" whose role was to protect the community from physical and moral threat.
www.csvr.org.za /papers/papwefit.htm   (9912 words)

  
 Onward Marching Comrades: The career of the charterist movement in Diepkloof, Soweto - Monique Marks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
In Diepkloof, while there may not have been direct intervention by the regional UDF in developing campaigns and organisational structures, the impact of the UDF on local politics was significant.
The malfunctioning of the ANC in Diepkloof, together with the deteriorating relations with the civic and the breakdown of street committees, meant that youth organisations were working largely on their own, with no real support or guidance from older community leaders.
Thobajane was key youth activist in Diepkloof in the eighties and was elected onto the national executive of Nehawu in 1992.
www.csvr.org.za /papers/paponmar.htm   (12458 words)

  
 :: HARD LESSONS FROM THE SHACKS OF MANDELAVILLE ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
ASK almost any resident of Soweto's Diepkloof, and you'll be told that the neighbouring Mandelaville squatter camp was a squalid, overcrowded, nest of crime.
Diepkloof residents have stronger roots in the city.
Diepkloof residents wanted the squatters moved out of their backyard, and where they went did not much matter.
www.joburg.org.za /jan_2002/shacks.stm   (1409 words)

  
 Barnes & Noble.com - Alan Paton - Books: Meet the Writers
Paton was a great admirer of Hofmeyr, a man who dared to tell his fellow Afrikaners that they must give up "thinking with the blood," and "maintain the essential value of human personality as something independent of race or color." Paton wrote to Hofmeyr and asked him for a job.
To his surprise, he was offered a job as principal of Diepkloof Reformatory, a huge prison school for delinquent fl boys, on the edge of Johannesburg.
He worked at Diepkloof for ten years, and though it was certainly a fertile period, at the end of it Paton felt so strongly that he needed a change, that he sold his life insurance policies to finance a prison-study trip that took him to Scandinavia, England, and the United States.
www.barnesandnoble.com /writers/writerdetails.asp?userid=338YW9FQEU&cid=90358   (488 words)

  
 From Barbed Wire to Geraniums
What is less widely known is that Paton was principal of Diepkloof Reformatory near Soweto for the thirteen years from July 1935 to June 1948.
These were the worst days of institutionalisation, especially within the reformatory system in South Africa, with the dialogue between adults and youngsters being largely mediated through the ponderous rules and machinery of the place.
He took great risks at Diepkloof by saying what he had to say to the boys, not as individuals which would have been almost impossible, but through the changes he made to rules and routines which affected them as a group of six hundred.
www.cyc-net.org /cyc-online/cycol-0401-oldbooks.html   (342 words)

  
 Caxton launches two more Urban News community papers
Diepkloof Urban News is the second, and Pimville Urban News the third, community newspaper launched into the Caxton Urban News stable.
Represented by the Newspaper Advertising Bureau (NAB), Diepkloof Urban News became available the end of June and Pimville Urban News launches at the end of July.
"Diepkloof and Pimville Urban News are appealing to advertisers who are realising the value of reaching people living, working and most recently, shopping in Soweto.
www.fmcg.co.za /default.aspx?tabid=846   (278 words)

  
 Gauteng Business - Article
Diepkloof’s business district in Soweto will receive R100 million from the City of Johannesburg Property Company (JPC) to transform it into a fully fledged business district and retail centre.
The area is a 10 ha island of council owned land in the heart of Diepkloof at the intersection of Immune Drive and Been Curler Road.
It is home to the Diepkloof Community Centre and Diepkloof Clinic and is one of Soweto’s more affluent suburbs, earning it the nickname Beverley Hills.
www.news24.com /Gauteng_Business/Business_Opportunities/0,,2054-2072_1982459,00.html   (390 words)

  
 Marketingweb: South Africa's source for independent marketing media and advertising news   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
“Diepkloof & Pimville Urban News are appealing to advertisers who are realising the value of reaching people living, working and most recently, shopping in Soweto.
Diepkloof is an affluent area of Soweto with an effective infrastructure which we believe has not until now, been fully penetrated by advertisers.”
Both Diepkloof Urban News and Pimville Urban News are distributed on Thursdays.
www.marketingweb.co.za /fast_news/462923.htm   (285 words)

  
 The Caxton stable expands again
Diepkloof Urban News became available the end of June 2005 and Pimville Urban News launches at the end of July 2005.
"Diepkloof is an affluent area of Soweto with an effective infrastructure which we believe has not until now, been fully penetrated by advertisers.
Both Diepkloof Urban News and Pimville Urban News are distributed on Thursdays: "Further Urban News papers will be localised to specific areas in Soweto as we are convinced that the time is right to expand the community newspaper model to these areas."
www.bizcommunity.com /Article/196/90/7248.html   (461 words)

  
 washingtonpost.com: South Africa Voters Stick With ANC, Polls Show
The hardest hit are said to be young residents of the nation's townships, many of which have changed little since the days of apartheid, the system of racial separation that began in 1948 and ended with the election of Nelson Mandela as president in 1994.
In Diepkloof, a middle-class section of the sprawling township of Soweto with sturdy brick homes and the occasional Mercedes speeding through its narrow streets, sisters Linda and Regina Mahlinza, ages 24 and 30, voted for the ANC.
The ANC economic plan relies largely on investment in public works projects to provide construction and related jobs, although opponents and economists have noted that most of those jobs would be temporary.
www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A12945-2004Apr14?language=printer   (952 words)

  
 Diepkloof River Lodge, Heidelberg | Accommodation in Heidelberg
Diepkloof River Lodge is a fully equipped, self catering chalet (which sleeps up to 4 guests) with a timber deck offering spectacular views.
Diepkloof River Lodge perches in secluded splendour about 4 km off the N2 near Heidelberg, Western Cape, about 270 km from centre Cape Town.
Whether reclining in the lounge or braai-ing on the broad timber deck, the view over the pool and distant horizons is impressive.
www.cape-venues.co.za /diepkloof   (261 words)

  
 :: LETSEMA CAMPAIGN IN DIEPKLOOF ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
THE satisfied young Soweto faces told it all - the live appearance of their favourite TV cartoon character dishing out prizes ensured the Letsema project day on Wednesday was one they would never forget.
The project, which was started four years ago by President Thabo Mbeki and falls under Fraser-Moleketi's ministry, is aimed at assisting identified service delivery institutions around Diepkloof; namely the clinics and police station, with filing and cleaning, according to project organiser Madoda Mxakwe.
Wednesday's event, held at the Diepkloof Hall, saw hundreds of tiny tots from pre-schools in the area turned up in green, orange and yellow t-shirts donated by SABC2.
www.igoli.org.za /2004/april/apr22_letsema.stm   (475 words)

  
 Diepkloof River Lodge, Heidelberg at Budget-Getaways.co.za
Diepkloof River Lodge perches in secluded splendour, about 2km off the N2 outside Heidelberg.
In turn, Diepkloof’s pool is fed by the ribbon-like Duivenhoks River, which starts life as a mere trickle in the Langeberg Mountains behind Heidelberg.
This said, a tour of this dairy, sheep and ostrich farm (great for kids) can be arranged, and the Grootvadersbosch Nature Reserve, with its fynbos, birdlife, beautiful hikes and brilliant mountain bike trail, is within easy reach by car, as is the non-eventful town of Heidelberg itself.
www.budget-getaways.com /pages/review.asp?reviewid=227   (496 words)

  
 Johannesburg Property Company - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Diepkloof Neighbourhood Centre will be occupying an 8Ha block between Immink Drive, Jack Klipin Road and Eben Cuyler Drive in Diekloof Ext.
The 15 000m² Diepkloof Plaza will see the development of two main anchors, one of which will be a 2500m² Blue-Line, Shoprite or Checkers.
The Diepkloof development will provide the opportunity to allow growth of 300% for Hospice relief services.
www.jhbproperty.co.za /press_soweto.html   (774 words)

  
 SABCnews.com - south_africa/crime1justice
The two women were waiting for a third to pick them up at a petrol station around 6am when about five armed men tried to force them into their cars, said Mark Stokoe, the spokesperson.
As the woman approached the Diepkloof police station their pursuers gave up the chase and disappeared, said Stokoe.
The women, employed in a Netcare call centre, received trauma counselling and said they were "well aware of what might have happened" had they been kidnapped.
www.sabcnews.com /south_africa/crime1justice/0,2172,146055,00.html   (150 words)

  
 eProp - Your Commercial Property MarketPlace
The Diepkloof Neighbourhood Centre will be occupying an eight hectare block between Immink Drive, Jack Klipin Road and Eben Cuyler Drive in Diekloof Ext 3.
Rights for the development of the Diepkloof Plaza Shopping Centre on a 4,2 ha site were awarded to Grendelton Investments, a joint venture between McCormick Property Development (MPD) and MCI Properties.
The 15 000 m2 Diepkloof Plaza will see the development of two main anchors, one of which will be a 2500 m2 Blue-Line, Shoprite or Checkers.
www.eprop.co.za /news/article.aspx?idArticle=4250   (934 words)

  
 allAfrica.com: South Africa: 'Relatives' Bust for R4m Winnie Theft (Page 1 of 1)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Five of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela's relatives are believed to be among seven suspects arrested in connection with the theft of jewellery valued at R4 million from her home in Orlando West, So-weto.
Among them are a Diepkloof husband and wife, their 21-year-old son and 19-year-old daughter.
Just before she was arrested at her Diepkloof home yesterday, the woman told reporters that Madikizela-Mandela was her "aunt, my mother's sister".
allafrica.com /stories/200702230362.html   (241 words)

  
 iafrica.com | news | sa news Diepkloof probe underway
The investigation, part of a nationwide drive to clamp down on prison corruption follows allegation of maladministration at Diepkloof -Gauteng's largest prison.
Almost 200 members of the police, the SA National Defence Force, the SIU and the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) sealed off, and took over Diepkloof prison for the duration of their search and seizure operation.
It would see some 12000 Diepkloof prisoners fingerprinted and their prints verified with official records.
iafrica.com /news/sa/104066.htm   (315 words)

  
 DIEPKLOOF YOUTH AGAINST CRIME   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
We, as the Diepkloof Youth Against Crime, we have decided to address the question of crime and violence in schools.
This means that students must know that guns and violence cannot solve their problems.
· To improve a medium for communication, liaison and interaction between the youth, the community of Diepkloof and the police in pursuing common goals.
www.gca.org.za /bill/submssions/diepkloof.htm   (445 words)

  
 Soweto, heartbeat of the nation - SouthAfrica.info
Just a few kilometres drive from Diepkloof is Orlando, home to Nelson Mandela's first house, not surprisingly a popular tourist attraction.
They have survived the attempts of the authorities to shut them down and the condemnation from the pulpits of local churches to become thriving informal social centres patronized by local socialites.
Some of the better known shebeens are: Tyson's in Pimville, Vardos in Mapetla, The Rock in Rockville, Boyce in Diepkloof, and Cornish in White City.
www.safrica.info /plan_trip/holiday/cities/soweto.htm   (1626 words)

  
 Business Report - Ramaphosa to give Diepkloof a face-lift   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The JPC said the development would see a major capital inflow to pull together 15 000m2 of unproductive land in Diepkloof, to create what would eventually be a swanky new-world complex called Diepkloof Plaza.
In a statement, JPC, which is responsible for managing property development in Soweto, said it had entered into the agreement with Ramaphosa's Shanduka on the strength of his business acumen and connectedness, as well as his commitment to empowerment.
On completion, Diepkloof Plaza would see the development of two main anchors, one of which would be a 2 500m2 modern shopping complex complete with parking facilities.
www.busrep.co.za /index.php?fSectionId=561&fArticleId=2187316   (1356 words)

  
 Sunday Times - Property
The derelict Diepkloof hostel — once a base for militants who were involved in violent confrontations during the political upheaval of the ’80s and ’90s — will make way for 1086 free-standing houses.
The hostels were built in the early ’50s by the apartheid government to house migrant labourers who came to work on the mines.
Another Diepkloof hostel resident, Bongi Majola, 32, is recovering from burn s from a fire caused by a paraffin stove.
www.suntimes.co.za /Property/Article.aspx?id=297716   (604 words)

  
 AHI: South Africa: SA housing price boom still strong - for whom?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
When asked what they thought their house might be worth, residents in Diepkloof factored in the locational disadvantage and suggested R178 000 ($30 118) would be fair.
The low level of transactions is explained in part by the fact that sellers are suffering a 42% discount on what they can realize for their township property — this creates a disincentive to trade.
All of these issues must clearly be dealt with in the long term — but in the short term, perhaps the most useful intervention would be for someone (be it ABSA or some other organisation) to start tracking the quarterly transaction figures of affordable housing — housing that is less than 80 sq.
www.affordablehousinginstitute.org /blogs/za/2005/01/sa_housing_pric.html   (537 words)

  
 africast.com - Health News Article
The nurse, Nomonde Maqubuza (54) of Diepkloof in Soweto, appeared before Mr.
The charge arose from an incident at the clinic on August 27 in which she slapped a pregnant woman who was about to give birth on three occasions.  The victim, Ms Matlala Matloba (27) of Diepkloof, lost her child.
The magistrate said Matloba had been screaming for help and trying to get Maqubuza's attention by holding her because she was feeling excruciating pain.
news.africast.com /health_article.php?newsID=1373   (300 words)

  
 Johannesburg II, South Africa - 06/97
To get a good game what I needed to do was drive to the outskirts of Soweto (easily one of the top half-dozen most unsafe areas on earth) and up to the main entrance of Diepkloof Prison (which I knew to be "home" to some 20,000 killers and rapists and worse).
I quickly won the first couple of games (which attracted the attention of several dozen onlookers) and I'm pretty sure I could have won a few more -- if they hadn't tear gassed me and pounded me with billy clubs.
By the end of the night there was no question in anyone's mind, certainly not mine, that I'd been taken prisoner at Diepkloof Prison.
www.crowsdarts.com /dartoid/dt0037.html   (535 words)

  
 Tonight: Diepkloof dream
Situated within the suburb popularly known as the Beverly Hills of Soweto, this development is particularly fascinating as it is an extension of the Diepkloof Community Centre and clinic.
This facility has achieved great success, and the addition of an R8-million hospice with 12 000 bed days per annum, creche, after-care centre and training base for health workers in the new development is, in part, a tribute to its excellent work.
The plans for the Diepkloof Plaza are cause to celebrate as another example of the lure of Soweto.
www.tonight.co.za /index.php?fArticleId=3409492   (212 words)

  
 The Norwegian Council for Africa | Printer friendly
Motivated by her desire to be near Nombulelo’s school Selina Boyani has moved three times in the past three years.
They moved to Diepkloof, Zone 5, where Selina Boyani’s cousin let them build a room in the backyard of her house.
It was then that they found the yard in Zone 2, Diepkloof, a few blocks from Nombulelo’s school.
www.afrika.no /noop/page.php?p=Detailed/6565&print=1   (1043 words)

  
 :: A TOURIST GUIDE TO VISITING SOWETO ::   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
They have survived the attempts of the authorities to shut them down and the condemnation from the pulpits of local churches to become thriving undertakings patronized by local socialites.
In contrast to these symbols of poverty, there are various 'extensions' that have been established to accommodate the relatively affluent.
One example is Diepkloof Extension, home to the emerging fl middle class.
www.joburg.org.za /november/soweto.stm   (1280 words)

  
 LIVE LINK TO LAUNCH RALLY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
An ANC branch in Diepkloof, Soweto, will be using a live satellite link to watch President Thabo Mbeki deliver his speech at the ANC's campaign launch rally in Pietermaritzburg on Sunday, 11 January 2004.
This event is being used to demonstrate the potential of new media in disseminating important information in an accessible form to communities great distances apart.
Media are invited to attend this event, which will begin at the Diepkloof Community Hall, Soweto at 11.00 on Sunday, 11 January.
www.anc.org.za /ancdocs/pr/2004/pr0109.html   (185 words)

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