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  Laudium
Laudium is an Indian township of Pretoria (Tshwane metropolitan area), South Africa.
It was a settlement formed under the apartheid government as part of their segregation policy aimed at moving ethnic groups out of Marabastad and central Pretoria, which were being zoned as 'White Areas' around 1950.
Laudium was proclaimed an Indian township in 1961.\nLaudium consists of 3 extensions which were completed in 1976, 1978 and 1983, respectively The original name for Laudium was Claudius, (originally reserved for White residents), named after a Claudius Marais de Vries who owned a \nfarm called Mooiplats and was the mayor of Pretoria at the time.
encyclopedia.codeboy.net /wikipedia/l/la/laudium.html   (207 words)

  
 Laudium, Gauteng - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Laudium is an Indian township in Centurion (Tshwane metropolitan area), South Africa.
As apartheid ended, many residents of Laudium relocated to the neighbouring (formerly whites-only) suburbs of Erasmia and Christoburg, and many lower income residents (many who lived in an area called White Blocks) were relocated in the early 1990s to a new township called Lotus Gardens.
Laudium is a relatively wealthy area, with large mansions visible from the R55 road (although technically many of these homes are in Claudius, not Laudium).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Laudium   (683 words)

  
 Laudium -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The original name for Laudium was Claudius, (originally reserved for White residents), named after a Claudius Marais de Vries who owned a
A portion of the original Claudius retained its name and white population, but the white population of Claudius has long since been displaced by Indians and Claudius has effectively become an extension of Laudium.
Although Laudium was initially part of Pretoria, it was incorporated into ((ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers) Centurion following the end of apartheid.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/l/la/laudium.htm   (275 words)

  
 SA TOWNSHIPS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Laudium is a residential area which was proclaimed an "Indian Area" by the South African Government id 1961.
Laudium consists of 3 extensions which were completed in 1976, 1978 and 1983, respectively.
Due to the fact that the majority of the residents of Laudium are Muslims, all food stores sell halal food, prepared according to Islamic Law.
www.saweb.co.za /townships/township/tshwane/laudium.html   (125 words)

  
 Laudium   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
As apartheid ended, many residents of Laudium relocated to the neigbbouring (formerly whites-only) suburbs of Erasmia and Christoburg, and many lower income residents (many who lived in an area called White Blocks) were relocated in the early 1990s to a new township called Lotus Gardens.
During 1981, an Umkhonto weSizwe rocket attack on the Voortrekkerhoogte (now Thaba Tshwane) military base was launched from Laudium http://www.polity.org.za/html/govdocs/pr/1998/pr0429.html?rebookmark=1http://www.anc.org.za/anc/newsbrief/1998/news0508.
Laudium also has a reputation as a centre of white-collar crime, especially amongst South African Indians.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/L/Laudium.htm   (480 words)

  
 iafrica.com | news | sa news Two brothers held for 'medicines scam'
Two brothers, allegedly involved in a medicines scam, were arrested by police in Laudium, west of Pretoria, on Tuesday.
The bag was found dumped in a field in Laudium on Tuesday.
Another Laudium pharmacist, Shahen Ismael-Vally (41), was arrested.
iafrica.com /news/sa/52172.htm   (346 words)

  
 Newsletter
As I have mentioned previously, Laudium is one of our priority projects this year, with over 5000 homes, and a predominantly Muslim and Hindu influence.
We are working with the local body of Christ to soak the area in prayer (prayer walking) before a major distribution thrust takes place between the 1st July and the 19th August.
Laudium will be divided into sections and different churches will be allocated areas for prayer saturation.
home.intekom.com /cccsa/staff/paschkes/may.html   (588 words)

  
 iafrica.com | news | sa news Pharmacist gets R1m bail
The Pretoria Regional Court on Tuesday granted bail of R1-million to a Laudium pharmacist who had allegedly stolen state medicine worth R30-million.
He earned R35 000 per month as a registered pharmacist and was the sole owner of Plaza Pharmacy in Laudium.
As his passport was handed to the investigating officer in court, the court also heard he had no friends or relatives overseas, while he had "deep roots in the Laudium community and strong family ties" with his parents and four brothers.
iafrica.com /news/sa/118284.htm   (416 words)

  
 The Herald : News
The conditions for release include that Shaheen Ismael-Vally report to the Laudium police every day and that he have no contact with specified people and companies.
Yesterday, his advocate, Barry Roux, read an affidavit to the court in which the accused said he was the sole provider.
He earned R35 000 a month as a registered pharmacist and was the sole owner of Plaza Pharmacy in Laudium.
www.theherald.co.za /herald/2004/09/15/news/n11_15092004.htm   (151 words)

  
 Sunday Times - South Africa's best selling newspaper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Speaking at the Laudium Community Centre, Gauteng deputy provincial police commissioner Africa Khumalo said the "kingpins of criminal syndicates" were being harboured by members of the community.
A resident and former editor of a Laudium community newspaper, Yusuf Abramjee, said: "The problem of armed robberies is nothing new to Laudium, as the community have been terrorised for years.
Recently a 16-year-old member of a prominent Laudium family was arrested and is facing charges of armed robbery and conspiracy to commit robbery.
www.sundaytimes.co.za /2004/05/23/news/durban/ndbn02.asp   (637 words)

  
 AEGiS-ST: State targets syndicates that steal from the poor
The crackdown comes as Laudium pharmacist Shaheen Ismail-Vally faces charges in the Pretoria Regional Court of theft of some R30-million in antiretrovirals and other medicines destined for elsewhere in Africa.
A spokesman for the Department of Health's Medicines Control Law Enforcement Unit, who would not comment on a specific case, said sophisticated syndicates were operating "in all sectors" of the industry.
Ismail-Vally, 41, owner of Plaza Pharmacy in Laudium, argued in an affidavit at his bail hearing this week that he was not a flight risk, as he had known a month before his arrest on September 3 that he was being investigated by the unit.
www.aegis.com /news/suntimes/2004/ST040914.html   (760 words)

  
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Under the distinguished patronage and guidance 353 Mendhi Street, Laudium, the residence of brother Abdullah A. Gafoor Mukaddam began to develop into a Sunni Razvi Markaz (Centre).
The Sunni Razvi Society, Laudium branch was established in 1978, with 353 Mendhi Street as its headquarters.
Urs of Alahazrat (may Allah be pleased with him) was celebrated by the Laudium branch on a grand scale.
www.sunnirazvi.org /society/international/pretoria.htm   (324 words)

  
 Indiainfo.com -> News -> World -> S African Indians honored on Women's Day   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In another mainly Indian residential area, Laudium near Pretoria, several community organizations have united under the banner of the Laudium Women's Network to mark the national public holiday and to co-operate in future.
The Laudium Care Services for the Aged believes that it is not a privilege but the right of the frail and aged to receive all the comfort that can be provided to them.
The Laudium Cancer Care Group is committed to strive against violence and abuse aimed at women.
newsarchives.indiainfo.com /2000/08/09/women.html   (520 words)

  
 Unique Hindu prayer attracts thousands in South Africa:- - World News - Webindia123.com
As part of the prayer ceremony, an elaborate chariot with the idol of Lord Ayyenaar was carried three times around the temple located in Laudium, the Indian township west of here.
The Laudium Tamil Association hosts the function held in June each year and the faithful flock to the temple from as far off as Durban and Cape Town.
Pillay said: "It is a prayer that is only done here, and it was started in Laudium about 30 years ago after it moved to the Laudium Temple from private homes.
news.webindia123.com /news/showdetails.asp?id=93256&cat=World   (246 words)

  
 News India-Times.com, Online Edition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Involved in education for 19 years before shifting full time to psychology, Chhagan was instrumental as chairman of Laudium Educators Organization (LEO) in getting parents involved to ensure that the education of children did not suffer while teachers became militant in their opposition to education authorities and the government in the apartheid era.
His greatest role in community work was still to come when he spearheaded the development of the only Hindu School in South Africa as well as a number of projects in his 20 years as chairman of the Pretoria Hindu Organization (PHO), a position he still holds.
The PHO was started by several key community figures in Laudium who saw a desperate need for relief assistance to poor people of religious groups in the area.
www.newsindia-times.com /2002/12/20/intl-service10.html   (455 words)

  
 SABCnews.com - south_africa/crime1justice   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In another case involving the Scorpions, five Laudium men were arrested by the elite anti-corruption unit, last Friday in connection with tax fraud amounting to over R700 million.
Gerrit Nel, the Scorpions spokesperson said the men were arrested at five different addresses in Laudium.
Alleged Laudium fraudsters in court (November 23, 2001, 18:15)
www.sabcnews.com /south_africa/crime1justice/0,2172,24327,00.html   (233 words)

  
 Laudium Online - www.laudium-online.co.za   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Laudium has indeed become a landmark in South African history and many of its descendants have gone on to be powerful and inspiring individuals who have contributed to South Africa’s stance and democracy.
The Laudium Online Team would like to express our sincere gratitude to all patriots of our community - all over the world - for the words of encouragement and gratitude for this initiative.
Once again, we remind you that the success of Laudium Online is through your support and participation so please feel free to send us your feedback and submissions on a continuous basis by e-mailing webmaster@laudium-online.co.za
www.laudium-online.co.za   (234 words)

  
 Ministry
We are working alongside the church in Laudium to help reach 5000 homes with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
This initiative involves all the churches in Laudium and is an interdenominational effort.
The follow up of individuals who indicate an interest in Christianity will be handled by the local churches or if the interested party prefers to stay anonymous, will be directed to a communication centre.
home.intekom.com /cccsa/staff/paschkes/ministry.html   (365 words)

  
 Indiainfo.com -> News -> India Overseas -> Diwali fever catches up in South Africa   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Durban: The Hindu community in South Africa is in the grip of Diwali fever this weekend as preparations reach the zenith for the October 26 festival of lights.
A regular feature at these concerts is a substantial donation to a number of local welfare, educational and charity organizations.
A total of Rand 8,000 was handed over to the Pretoria Hindu School, the Leprosy Association, the Laudium Cancer Association, the Mission of Sisters for Charity, and the Laudium Tamil Association Welfare Committee.
newsarchives.indiainfo.com /2000/10/22/22diwali.html   (659 words)

  
 Arcadepimp:Final Round - Forum - Tekken South Africa
We have beaten all the Laudium players, just ask asif and them what happenned when they took us on, our 11-14 year olds owned them.
Paad and the rest were at my place when they took out Laudium, say what you want, them children have skills......ehem.........SKILLZ....well anyways its finally nice to see all of us here at AP.....
Laudium: Me, Bum-G, The-G, Nazeer, (MasKaz was not present).
www.arcadepimp.com /forums/index.php?t=112&p=4   (1116 words)

  
 Chemist up for dumped medicines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Faizal Ayob, 30, and his younger brother Farhad, 20, who was charged with being an accomplice, were granted R5 000 bail each, said captain Piletji Sebola.
The two, from Erasmia, were arrested in Laudium, Pretoria, on Tuesday after the discovery of a bag of scheduled medicines presumed to have been stolen from state hospitals and dumped in a field in Laudium.
The batch numbers were traced to Ayob's pharmacy at a shopping centre in Bengal Street, Laudium.
www.news24.com /News24/AnanziArticle/0,,2-7-1442_1586646,00.html   (299 words)

  
 Cape Times - SA families on arrests in Pakistan
Zubair Ismail had been studying at a private madrassa in Laudium, Gauteng, where his family have their home.
A member of Ganchi's family said she had not received official confirmation of the doctor's arrest.
"A 16-year-old student with links to a local Islamic school (madrassa) in Laudium was held, along with a doctor with practices in Laudium and several other Pretoria east suburbs," the source said.
www.capetimes.co.za /index.php?fSectionId=269&fArticleId=2166293   (743 words)

  
 Post - Indian team visit
Amritlal Soma, chairman of the local hosts the Centurion and Laudium Cricket Clubs, said: "We've had England around here for a while, so it was a great pleasure to have the Indian side, especially as we have a predominantly Indian population here.
Among other things, the squad members have been teaching their South African white and fl minders the art of eating rotis and curries with their hands rather than forks; and got them all embroiled in prayer services at local temples and the celebration of Holi last weekend.
Martielise van der Merwe, a local Afrikaans-speaking woman cricket player and coach for the under-13s, who had the task of looking after the Indian side, said she celebrated the Holi festival with them and the local Indian community in Laudium.
www.thepost.co.za /index.php?fSectionId=738&fArticleId=2470927   (420 words)

  
 Tour Match: South African Board President's XI v India 'A' at Laudium Oval, 12 Apr 2002 CricInfo Live Report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The small crowd was also far from impressed with the local bowling performance.
On an overcast and cool morning India ‘A’ won the toss and without hesitation sent the President XI in to bat on a grassy hard pitch and heavy outfield.
The most successful Indian bowler was Balaji ending his ten over spell with three for 46.
www.cricinfo.com /link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2001-02/IND-A_IN_RSA/SCORECARDS/IND-A_RSA-BPRES-XI_12APR2002_LIVE_MR.html   (1046 words)

  
 :: VivaCricket :: Organising Commitee newsletter
It was onto the bus for an early start on Monday morning for a site inspection of three of the venues that will host the important World Cup lead-up games.
First port of call was Laudium west of Pretoria, then onto Lenasia south of Johannesburg before returning via the Soweto Cricket Oval.
At each of these venues members of the tournament organising committee met with their lead-up venue counterparts who are to be thanked for being on hand to answer any number of questions.
www.vivacricket.co.za /html/cat-5-100143.shtml   (1142 words)

  
 More arrests in medicines scam   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
SA to host world newspaper congress in 2007
Two brothers, allegedly involved in a R30 million medicines scam, have been arrested by police in Laudium, west of Pretoria
Police spokesman Captain Piletji Sebola said batch numbers were traced to a pharmacy at a shopping complex in Bengal Street, Laudium.
www.suntimes.co.za /zones/sundaytimesNEW/newsst/newsst1094626045.aspx   (320 words)

  
 Cricinfo - Grounds - Laudium Oval, Tshwane, Pretoria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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