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The Citizen
15-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Councillor, city at odds over project to extend BRT to Reiger Park
The City of Ekurhuleni (CoE) Department of Roads and Transport Management has dismissed Ward 34 Clr Edith Klassen's claims that the city has embarked on a project to extend its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, known as Harambee, to Reiger Park and Ramaphosa townships. However, the councillor is still standing by her earlier statement – the Ekurhuleni project to extend its BRT to Reiger Park has started. These conflicting statements invite the obvious questions: Who is trying to mislead the public, and why? A couple of days ago, Klassen posted a video on social media to share the good news with her Ward 34 constituency that the long-awaited construction work to bring Harambee's fast, convenient, and affordable bus service to the township was underway. She even pointed at workers employed through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), saying they were carrying out construction work to improve the road network in preparation for the introduction of BRT services. Reaction However, the city responded to these claims by accusing the councillor of peddling misinformation and misleading the public. 'The city distances itself from the misinformation regarding the Harambee BRT service extending to Reiger Park soon. It is false and misleading,' said CoE spokesperson Zweli Dlamini. He affirmed the city's commitment to prioritising transparency, stakeholder management, and public participation in the handling of projects. 'The city would not implement any project that may have an impact on society without engaging with the necessary stakeholders and affected communities, particularly those within the transport industry,' explained Dlamini. Scapegoated The Boksburg Advertiser reached out to the councillor again for her stance on the issue. Despite criticism, she stuck to her guns, insisting that the work had already started. 'The municipality may have flouted the processes, and now the easiest way to escape responsibility is to blame me by trying to make me look as if I am lying. 'The CoE, as with many other projects in my community, introduced the contractor to me as the ward councillor and told me that it is the contractor appointed to start the construction work for the BRT extension to Reiger Park. 'I welcomed them and, as part of my responsibilities, introduced them to the community. There are people already busy on-site. 'However, I was aware that taxi operators were unhappy about not being consulted, so maybe the municipality realised the lack of consultation could seriously affect the project, which is why they are now backtracking to avoid consequences. 'They must not blame me for their lack of communication with their stakeholders. They said I should have informed the provincial government before going public about this project. 'I have nothing to do with the communication between the city, province, and the taxi associations. It is the department's responsibility. 'When a project comes to my ward, I inform the public, which I did. I have never been asked to inform the province before I go public about a project in my community. Maybe it's their responsibility to do that. 'The relevant department must do what they are required to do, and stop blaming me for their shortcomings. I welcome the project because I know that it will open more job opportunities for the youth.' Also Read: Extension of Harambee BRT halted due to apparent payment failure At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
India.com
28-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
After Retirement Announcement, Star Cricketer Steps Down As Captain
Major League Cricket 2025 season has been a disappointing run for Heinrich Klassen led Seattle Orcas where they failed to win a single game out of their 5 matches played. Orcas have lost 10 consecutive matches in MLC carrying their dismal form from 2024 season to this season. Following their massive 10 loss streak, massive changes were expected by the end of this season but it has already happened in the mid season. Before their game against MI New York on Saturday, Orcas have parted ways with head coach Matthew Mott. Mott who has been a cornerstone of the England team in international cricket and also has been constant among leagues across the globe has been removed. An official statement on the MLC website explained that the decision was made due to 'differences in coaching and management strategies.' Klassen Steps Down Orcas Captain Klassen has also decided to step down with Zimbabwe's Sikanda Raza taking over as the skipper. "This is a moment of reflection and renewal for the Seattle Orcas. This has been a tough run for the team, and with it, some difficult decisions had to be made. We are grateful to Matthew for his commitment and professionalism during his time with us, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors," said Hemant Dua, CEO of the team. " "We respect Heinrich's decision to step down voluntarily as captain to focus on his batting. This reflects his character and team-first mindset. Sikandar was our unanimous choice once we heard from Klassen about his decision. We believe these changes set the stage for a strong second half of the season," he added. Orcas reached the final in 2023 where they were routed by MI New York failing to win the trophy. The last two seasons after that has been a disappointing show. San Francisco Unicorns are currently the table toppers with 6 out of 6 wins. Defending Champions Washington Freedom is placed in second position. The final will be played on July 14 at Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium
Time Out
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
I Want My Hat Back Trilogy
This review is from 2022. Nemesis; hubris; redemption; headgear. Those are pretty much the main themes of Jon Klassen's wonderous trilogy of picture books that kicked off in 2011 with the seminal I Want My Hat Back, in which a dopey bear wanders the forest looking for his missing red party hat, eventually clocking that it has been nicked by a rabbit, which it's then very strongly implied that the bear goes on to kill and eat. Followed by This Is Not My Hat – in which a small fish soliloquises to the reader about how he's definitely going to get away with stealing a big fish's bowler hat – and We Found a Hat – in which two tortoise pals must decide what to do with a sombrero – the three books contain no shared characters or plot, but are linked by Klassen's gloriously deadpan, almost woodcut-like drawings, sparse dialogue and bracingly morally ambiguous humour. The same qualities have also made the books tricky to adapt: the National did a sort of maximalist fantasia on I Want My Hat Back a few years ago that was a lot of fun but didn't especially resemble the source material beyond the key plot beats. The basic problem is that a literal stage adaptation of I Want My Hat Back would only be about ten minutes long, and it's difficult to see how you can convey Klassen's distinctive visual style with human actors. But that was before there was a trilogy, and – crucially – before the pandemic. This stage version of the three books started life as a lockdown project for designer Sam Wilde and director Ian Nicholson, who adapted I Want My Hat Back into a short digital film using cardboard puppets made from recycled materials that exactly copied the look of Klassen's book. This Is Not My Hat and We Found a Hat followed and now here's a live version of all three. The trilogy immediately solves the runtime issue: the revamped show – performed with a perfect mischievous glint by puppeteers Imogen Khan and Simon Lyshon – now stretches to a walloping 35 minutes. I sincerely doubt a cardboard version would be commissioned if starting from scratch, but it looks great: pure Klassen, with the puppets' extremely limited mobility perfectly replicating the static nature of his drawings. Instead of being individually expressive, the puppets are continually swapped for new ones at different sizes or in different poses – eg the bear sitting down is switched for the bear lying down is switched for the bear running. It's an amusingly laborious touch that also feels in keeping with the source material. Moreover, for a show aimed at ages three to six, there's something startlingly profound about seeing the three stories together. Each has a surprisingly sharp twist. For I Want My Hat Back, it's the extreme, shocking nature of the bear's vengeance. In This Is Not My Hat, it's the sense that the fish's unwise grandstanding has cost it dear. And in We Found a Hat it's the reversal of the earlier darkness and ultimate triumph of friendship, as one tortoise decides not to steal the hat after its friend shares a dream in which they both had hats. It would maaaaybe be a stretch to compare it to Greek tragedy, but there's something of the devastating emotional clarity of the 'Oresteia' trilogy here: after two stories with shocking denouements, there's a definite catharsis to the end of We Found a Hat, beautifully manifested as the flat cardboard tortoises are swapped for three-dimensional ones with mirrorred shells that hover over us dreamily, like a pair of disco balls reflecting the light. Yes, they're funny stories about animals fighting over hats, nominally aimed at young kids. But the reason the books have enjoyed such cult success is that they go to places that other stories for preschoolers won't. Wilde and Nicholson's adaptation is in many ways good because it's so literal. But staged as a single piece of theatre, the stories take on a surprising profundity that transcends the books. All life is under these hats.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GMV Minerals Announces Extension of Expiry Date for Warrants
VANCOUVER, BC / / May 13, 2025 / GMV Minerals Inc. (the "Company" or "GMV") (TSXV:GMV)(OTCQB:GMVMF) announces that it has applied to the TSX Venture Exchange to extend the expiry date for 4,500,000 of its outstanding unlisted common share purchase warrants (the "Warrants"). The Warrants, each of which is currently exercisable to purchase one common share of the Company at $0.16 per share, were originally issued by the Company as part of non-brokered unit private placement financing completed in June 2022. The Company will extend the expiry date of the Warrants to 4:30 pm PST on June 24, 2026, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval. The Company currently has an aggregate of 4,500,000 Warrants issued and outstanding pertaining to the Private Placement, of which 4,500,000 are eligible for amendment, pursuant to the policies of the Exchange. About GMV Minerals Inc. GMV Minerals Inc. is a publicly traded exploration company focused on developing precious metal assets in Arizona. GMV, through its 100% owned subsidiary, has a 100% interest in a Mining Property Lease commonly referred to as the Mexican Hat Property, located in Cochise County, Arizona, USA. The project was initially explored by Placer Dome (USA) in the late 1980's to early 1990's. GMV is focused on developing the asset and realizing the full mineral potential of the property through near term gold production. The Company's NI 43-101 resource estimate (Inferred) is 36,733,000 tonnes grading 0.58 g/t gold at a 0.2 g/t cut-off, containing 688,000 ounces of gold. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ________________________________________ Ian Klassen, President For further information please contact: GMV Minerals KlassenTel: (604) 899-0106Email: Klassen@ Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. SOURCE: GMV Minerals, Inc. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Sign in to access your portfolio
Fox Sports
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Angels prospect George Klassen is improving after apparently getting hit in head by line drive
Associated Press SAN DIEGO (AP) — Right-hander George Klassen, one of the Los Angeles Angels' top prospects, is improving one day after he was apparently hit in the head by a line drive. Klassen was injured Sunday while pitching for the Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas. The liner appeared to hit him in the head, leaving him flat on his back on the mound during the fourth inning of a Southern League game against Montgomery. Klassen needed help to get off the field from his manager and athletic trainer. He was still undergoing further testing Monday, but the team said Klassen was awake and alert, and his condition was improving. Manager Ron Washington said he didn't have an update Monday before the Angels opened their series with the San Diego Padres. Klassen is one of the most promising players in the Angels' perpetually low-rated farm system. The Halos acquired the 23-year-old last summer when they traded closer Carlos Estévez to Philadelphia, which drafted Klassen in the sixth round in 2023. Klassen is 1-3 with a 4.97 ERA for Rocket City, striking out 36 over 29 innings. ___ AP MLB: recommended
