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Five chemical toilets in-cluding the recent newly

replaced one were burnt to ashes at No.134-10th Av-enue in the early hours of Tuesday morning.This is the second incident that has slapped hard over

700 people after one of the ten toilets found missing early last month. “This is from bad to worse. We were happy that our outcry was attended to, but seeing five of our toilets re-duced to ashes in one night, is a nightmare to all of us. When the first toilet went

missing, we thought it was a business making attempts, but this has now left us con-fused on what to suspect and to expect next,” said resident Thembisani Dube. George Lekalakala (65) stated: “We did not hear or see anything until we found the toilets burnt down in the

morning. We are now tight lipped and confused on what happened.”Johanna Pitseng added: “The situation has wors-ened because we now have to share five toilets. No hope anymore.” Ward 75 Councillor Chris Mabunda said: “I only heard

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and University Clinic is in-vestigating allegations of public harassment by one of the senior doctors to a security officer last week. “The drama unfolded right in front of me in the clinic’s reception area, and I was so disappointed and offended by the explicit words com-ing from the mouth of a highly esteemed person,” said senior citizen Keke Koalepe. “The security was simply requesting the doc-tor to remove her car from the emergency parking lot to make space for the truck that delivers medicines every Friday, but instead, the secu-rity was greeted with harsh and vulgar words form the doctor,” said the 74 year old. Alex Pioneer requested an impromptu interview with clinic management together with Koalepe who then nar-rated the scene to manage-ment.Following Koapele’s statement, Yvonne Lefakane (responsible for the staff complaints) responded: “Other things don’t reach us as management. The doctor was the first to lay a complain to me of being shouted by the security. But I understand that the secu-rity approached the doctor several times, requesting her to remove her car from the emergency parking lot. It is not for the fist time we heard of some our doctors ill-treating security officers, but never had any formal complaints, and with this one we will make sure that we investigate it thorough-ly.” “We don’t condone such behavior amongst our staff. We always encourage them to work as a team includ-ing the security officers. To fight before the patients is even worse. It is true that anyone parking their cars on the spot have to remove them for the deliveries on Fridays,” said the CEO of the Clinic, Labane Mal-uleke. He said Koalepe was the only person who spoke for the security officer while most of the people protected the doctor.

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from the newspaper about the incidents, but no report from the residents. I encour-age the community to take ownership of public facili-ties provided to them by the government.”Mabunda condemned the acts and promised to visit the affected area soon.

This is the remains of the chemical toilets set alight recently, leaving the residents nowhere to relieve themselves. Picture: Kgadi Johanna Lamola

last month after it was de-layed last year due to the signing of Service Level Agreement between Johan-nesburg Property Company

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(JPC) and the Economic Development.“We started employing over 100 labor-ers who are currently busy with the first phase of re-moving worn out ceilings, tiles and carpets from top to bottom. We have appointed three contractors that are go-ing to commence with their duties next week for plumb-ing, tiling and painting,”

striken lives published in Alex Pioneer on 10 April. “I was willing to assist the family, but I’m so disap-pointed because I can’t help beyond local borders as I’m doing so from my own pocket, and the family is also aware of my situation,” said Mpaneng.“We are fourteen children in the family and Elizabeth was the first child. She was not well and unemployed at the time of her death. Based on the family’s financial sta-tus, I had to sell her shack for R8000 to try and cover


Elizabeth Khanyisile Mofokeng (53) of

No.86-12th Avenue was buried on Saturday in Swa-ziland, Mbabane at Seshane Cemetry after she passed away on 24 April. She was hospitalized for a month.“I am saddened by the tragedy that has befallen the Mofokeng family that I know of for just a short period,” said Matome “Zu-luboy” Mpaneng.Mpaneng donated food to the family after seeing the story about their poverty

the funeral cost to Swa-ziland,” said Mofokeng’s younger sister Fikile Nene. Alex Pioneer has learnt of late from a reliable source that the shack was sold on Thursday. “It’s painful be-cause we were hoping to see her getting better, but not what happened. It’s hard for me to believe that she is gone,” said Tho-kozile, the granddaughter to Mofokeng.“Thokozile will now stay with me since my sister who was staying with her has passed away,” concluded Nene.

said the Community Liaison Officer, Arshald Siphika.Siphika said plumbing is the main issue in the building that has left many offices flooded with water, causing damage to office furniture.“According to the plan, the process has to be fully completed by the end of June,” said Siphika. This has opened job opportuni-

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Marlboro residents who were evicted last year from the land they illegally occupied are now demanding their money back from the sellers.

“I paid about R1500 for a space and spend over R2000 to build my shack. My money and my ex-pensive material are gone. I don’t have the receipt, but I know the person who sold me the land space. I was conned,” said Dolly Sakwe, who hails from the Eastern Cape.

Khilo Sibanyoni who comes from Kwa-Ndebele said: “We know the people who tricked us and their addresses, but without proof we can’t win the battle. We are now sheltered in tents under stressful condi-tions.”

Ward 109 Councillor Lillian Kekana said she is aware of the matter, adding: “We cannot do anything as the government because these people don’t have any proof to be used against the culprits.”

This is a lesson to all of us. Always make sure that you are involved in legal and safe transactions. Always demand some sort of proof of the deal to protect yourself.

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ties for the people of Alexandra and they also benefit from the tiles and ceiling boards that are removed from the building.The renovations were prompted by the concerns raised by the ten-ants following the intolerable condition in the building. The Expanded Public Works Pro-gramme injected R10 million rand for the completion of the restorations.

TRAGEDY STRIKES THE MOFOKENGS

Elizabeth Mofokeng in her shack before she passed away whilst hospital-ized, with her was her granddaughter, Thokozile. Picture: Kgadi Johanna Lamola

Thusong Service Centre under renovations

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Cheap Heroine, ARVs, Ratax and Methylated Spir-it, and these substances de-stroys the body in the long process if the victim contin-ues to smoke the drug.”“The march was a success, but the bad news is that we’ve lost one of us, and we cannot al-low another life to be lost through drug abuse. We are

planning another march on the “Skhothanes”, the intol-erable behavior used by some of the youth, raking their poor parents of their last pen-nies to buy expensive things and burn them, ‘as a sign of being rich’. We want to dis-courage that amongst them,” said Youth Desk Coordinator, Sihlalo Hlophe.

paigns because they could assist in the would-be drug doers to see the danger of these substances”. One of the speakers, Emmanuel Mangena from Sanca, ex-plained in a nutshell what nyaope is: “Nyaope is a mixture, substituted of sev-en substances such as Vim, Mandrax, Brown Sugar,

Ntokozo Adonesi whose life was shortened by nyaope. The march was initiated by the Alexandra SAPS Youth Desk and took place on 27 April, it started at the Alex Police Station through to 20th Avenue where they stopped at Khambule Cor-ner, where they chanted slogans against substance

abuse. During the campaign, resident Maisha Kekana said: “I support the cam-paign. These drugs should be eradicated within our society. They are destroy-ing our children and disturb them in their education.” Obakeng Molekwa appreci-ated the march,“ I wish there could be many of such cam-


Over 200 young locals joined forces with Al-

exandra police, Commu-nity Policing Forum and the Provincial Youth Desk del-egation in a peaceful march, cautioning the community on dangers of drugs.This follows the recent death of

On Thursday 9 May 2013 the Speaker of Council, CouncillorConstance Bapela will officially open Council and announcethe business of the day.

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YOUTH AGAINST DRUGS

Lieutenant Colonel Altus Moutal of Alex Police Cluster Crime Prevention Coordinator cautioning youth against the dangers of drugs.

Youth at 20th Avenue, Khambule Corner, chanting slogans in a fight against the sale of drugs. Pictures: Kgadi Johanna Lamola


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“I’ve done entrepreneur-ship and attended IT Methodology to become a licensed computer train-ing facilitator that has mo-tivated me to believe in job creation than hunting for a job,” said Comfort Mogohlwane of Com-fortable Tech. Situated at Motsoedi Centre at No.17-Ackwright Road, Wynburg, Comfortable Tech, Basic to Advance Computer Train-ing started operating last year June, and is giving an opportunity to those will-ing to arm themselves with computer skills, but have financial challenges.“After realizing that com-puter plays a huge impact in people’s lives, I volun-teered my services to offer some free basic to advance computer training as my so-cial responsibility, to help those who can’t afford to pay for computer lessons. I am currently training fifteen students from Re-alogile, Minerva and East-

bank high schools. They will receive certificates on Basic to Advanced User Computing Level 2 in completion of their classes.”Eastbank High Grade 11 student Keneilwe Makha-

do said: “It’s an advantage for me because there are comput-ers at our school but we don’t have computer as one of our subjects.” Mogohlwane said he also offers free classes on

Saturdays for those work-ing during the week and 34 students graduated on 12 April for Computer Level 2. Contact: Comfort (011) 071 0492


The office of the Na-tional Treasury in col-

laboration with the Na-tional Youth Development Agency held a workshop at SanKopano Community Centre aimed to consult with youth about their chal-lenged unemployment and educational attainment.The National Treasury Business Analyst, Gabisile Sithole Ngcobo said she was mandated to conduct a research around Gauteng Regions including Soweto, Katlehong, Ivory Park and Tembisa.“The young gen-eration is striving to get employment at the age of 15 while they should be at school. Others have certifi-cates and diplomas but are unemployed. Our research

is to get to know the core of their challenges. We will consolidate their concerns and compile a proposed policy to the office of the National Treasury,” said Ngcobo.Mbulelo Hobo of NYDA said: “We are man-dated to provide guidelines for youth on how to ac-cess funding and what is requested of their business proposals. We give funding from the age of 14-35.”One of the youth Elizabeth Maphoto said: “I passed my matric in 2009 and have tried all doors, but to no avail. I now pin my hopes on the NYDA. The information they provided is much helpful, and I will consult with them for guid-ance to establish my own business projects.” NYDA Office (011) 651 7005

COMFORT PLOUGHS BACK YOUTH CHALLENGES RECOGNISED


The South African Black Economic Entrepre-

neurship Forum jointly with ABSA and Sirdar Group conducted a busi-ness workshop attended by over 100 residents of all ages at AlexSankopano Community Hall.“Since we believe that en-trepreneurship is a tool to poverty alleviation,

job creation and economic growth, we as SABEF, aspire to promote, inspire and grow free enterprise within our broader communities, and to expose small entrepreneurs into prominent sectors of the mainstream economy,” said SABEF National Executive Director, Matsi Modise.Modise said they also devel-op networking programmes aimed at ensuring the growth and sustainability of the

emerging business sector in South Africa.“We have visited Soweto and Diepsloot before coming to Alexandra,” said Modise. Carl Bates, the Sirdar SA Chief Executive said they support small businesses by providing free workshops and training to assist in sustaining themselves. Patricia Mokhele said: “I have learnt that to be your own boss you must start your own business.

The workshop has instilled courage within me, and I’m going to take a risk on start-ing my own business.” Francina Sibanda (54) who travelled from Diepsloot for the workshop said: “I want to start a day care cen-tre, and I will constantly consult with SABEF to pursue my future dreams.”Contact Matsi Modise: (011) 053 7091

EMERGING BUSINESSES EMPOWERED

A hi hlayiseni Ndhavuko wa afrikaKGADI JOHANNA LAMOLA.RIRIMI RA XITSONGA: NYELETI N’WAMPHAMBO.

Botle Bo Africa “Natu-ral” khampani leyi

nga sungula eAlexandra yi vile na nhlengeletano eka masiku lama nga hundza eBellaskei Restaurant eW-ynberg, hi xikongomelo xa ku lava ku hlohlotela na ku lava ku yisa emahlweni nkoka wa ndhavuko etind-hawini ta Afrika.Hinkarhi wa nhlengeletano swivula-vuri swo tala swi tshikeler-ile mhaka ya leswaku ndha-vuko wa Afrika Dzonga wu tiveka swinene hi swa ndhavuko na vumunhu bya mafundhzha, kambe sweswi vantima va ngheni-wile ngopfu hi mahanyelo ya le madorobeni na xi-lungu, swilo swa xintu swo fana na mfuwo wa ndhavu-ko wa rixaka na mafundha swi nyamalarile.Mutsari Lucas Letsoalo u vurile marito lawa: “Etik-weni ro fana na Afrika Dzonga eka malembe ya khale, vanhu a va dyon-

dza hi kokwalaho ka ku yingisela switori leswi a swi ri na dyondzo na vu-tivi mayelana na vutomi, rirhandzu, kuyelana ka tinxaka ta vanhu, swikhol-wa-kholwana, ndhavuko na miehleketo leswi a swi huma eka vatswari na vana hikuva eminkarhini yoleyo a ku ri hava thekinoloji.Ku vona leswaku vunyingi bya matimu ya hina ya Afrika bya hlayiseka , hi fanela ku kondletela vana leswaku va va vatsari, ngopfu vatsari lava nga ta tsala hi ririmi ra le kaya hikuva matimu ya Afrika ma le ku nyamala-leni hikokwalaho ka ku va ma nga tsariwanga ma hlayisiwa helo. Matimu ya Afrika eka nkarhi lowu nga hundza a mo vulavuriwa kunene hi milomu.”Selaelo Maredi, un’wana wa va-kondleteri va Black South African Theater, vutsari na vuleteri u hungasile vay-ingiseri hi ntlangu wa le xitejini lowu vitaniwaka “Speak in the name of Af-rika.”

Youth attending SABEF workshop, informed on how to sustain their businesses Picture: Kgadi Johanna Lamola

Learners getting attention on their computer lessons from Comfort Mogohl-wane and Kelello Matlala. Picture: Kgadi Johanna Lamola

Mbulelo Hobo of NYDA encourages youth to utilize services offered by the agency.

8 May 2013 Alex Pioneer PAGE 5Information

Nikita Dehal, ENS

It is clear that credit plays an important role in our

society. It allows consum-ers who do not have enough cash or money in savings to buy valuable assets, such as homes, furniture and mo-tor vehicles on credit. We are also able to buy clothes or pay for our studies on credit. Whilst credit is ben-eficial in this sense, it also has a down side. Credit can and does uplift the lives of consumers; however, it can make their financial circum-stances worse. In particular, consumers find themselves in a bad financial position where reckless lending and/or borrowing took place.The National Credit Act 43 of 2005 (“NCA”) aims to regulate all aspects of con-sumer credit. In doing so the NCA aims to solve spe-cific problems in the exist-ing consumer credit market including the prevention and alleviation of the over-indebtedness of consumers, the prevention of high costs of credit and importantly the prohibition of reckless lending by credit provid-ers. Reckless lending and/or borrowing is a big prob-lem in South Africa as it is known to result in consum-ers owing more money than they can afford to pay back. For this reason reckless credit forms the focus of this article. What is reckless credit?When a consumer wants credit, they have to go through the following stag-es: 1.Apply for credit;2.Verification of credit wor-thiness;3.Approval or decline of credit extension; and4.Default or settlement of credit obligations.Reckless credit is governed by sections 80 to 84 of the NCA and fits into stage 2 of the abovementioned pro-cess to obtain credit. This is because reckless credit oc-curs when a credit provider concludes a credit agree-ment where no affordability assessment is done regard-

less of the outcome; or an affordability assessment is done but the consumer can-not afford the debt and the credit provider nonetheless proceeds to provide the credit; or where most of the information indicates that the consumer does not gen-erally understand the risks, costs and obligations of the proposed credit agreement and therefore finds it chal-lenging.The assessment here re-quires that the credit pro-vider take reasonable steps to assess: the consumers general understanding of risks, costs and obligations of the consumer under the credit agreement; the debt re-payment history of the consumer under credit agreements; the existing financial means, prospects and obligations of the con-sumer; and whether there is a reasonable basis to conclude that any commer-cial purpose may prove to be successful, if the con-sumer has such a purpose for applying for that credit agreement. The person who decides whether the credit agreement is reckless or not must apply the above criteria as they existed at the time the agreement was made between the parties.The effect of a reckless credit agreementIn any court proceeding where a credit agreement is being considered, the court may declare that the credit agreement is reckless. If this is so, then the court may make an order setting aside all or part of the con-sumer’s rights and obliga-tions under that agreement, as the court determines just and reasonable in the circumstances; or an order suspending the force and ef-fect of that credit agreement until a date determined by the court when making the suspension order.If the court declares the credit agreement is reckless because of the over-indebt-edness of the consumer at the time of the court pro-ceedings, then the court may order, in addition to

the suspension order, the re-structuring of the consum-er’s obligations under any other credit agreements.How to prevent reckless creditIt is important for us, as consumers, when applying for credit and while our ap-plication is being consid-ered by the credit provider (for example the bank), to fully and honestly answer any requests for informa-tion made by the bank as part of the assessment they have to conduct. This will prevent any misunderstand-ing by the bank as to our understanding of the risks, costs and obligations of the credit agreement, our credit-worthiness and our existing financial position and prospects. Consider for example: Sipho, a con-sumer, wants to start a small business selling used cars. To start his business Sipho applies for credit from the bank. If Sipho has not been able to pay his debts for the past six years because he has no money, and he does not tell this to the bank, then if the bank does not take the reasonable steps to find this out about Sipho, the court can declare the credit agree-ment to be reckless and may set aside all or part of Si-pho’s rights and obligations under that agreement or the court may order the suspen-sion of the force and effect of the agreement. Therefore Sipho will not be able to get the money he needs to start his used-car sale business.However, whether it is Si-pho’s fault or the banks fault that he was granted credit recklessly depends on whether or not Sipho told the bank the full truth at the time he applied for credit. In this example because he did not tell the truth, Sipho is the cause of his own un-fortunate circumstances. If Sipho had told the bank the truth, then they would have considered this in their as-sessment before granting him credit – in this way the bank and Sipho would not be acting recklessly.


THE NATIONAL CREDIT ACT – RECKLESS LENDINGIf you are in Grade 12 and want to study to UJ, apply as soon as possible. Last year,

more than 100 000 learners applied for 10 000 “first year” spaces! The more you wait, the less you have chance to get in! Don’t wait for the deadline (September 27) as some courses might be already full from July!

How to apply?The UJ prospectus is available online.http://www.uj.ac.za/EN/StudyatUJ/StudentEnrolmentCentre/ApplicationProcess/Pages/Prospectus.aspx

You can apply online (but last year, some documents got lost) or better, download the application form, fill it and bring it to any UJ campus (you cannot fax or email it and post is not reliable)You need a certified copy of your final Grade 11 results + ID (or birth certificate) + proof of payment of the R100 application fee ( R950 if you apply for residence ac-commodation).You will apply later for Nsfas loan to pay for your studies.

Our tips- Attend Open day at UJ on May 11 (from 2 to 5 pm, for learners with parents) and 12 (for school groups). - You need to have at least the minimum APS score (more is better). If you are short of 1 point in 1 subject, you can try your luck but it depends on the faculty -Law, Eco and Financial science, Management: You need to have the minimum points for all subjects. Faculty of Law takes only 600 learners – even if the minimum APS is 27, they put you on a waiting list if you have less than 32!-Engineering, Science and Health: minimum points in Math, physical and life sci-ences. Math results very important in Sciences;-Humanities: minimum points in languages;-Art, design and architecture: portfolio important;Even if you have all the minimum points, you might still not be admitted as only the best learners are admitted (especially if you apply late)- check also the “extended diploma/degree” (with a preparatory year)... - you can reapply in January for another course, depending on your Matric results Contact : UJ Call Centre on 011 559 [email protected] – www. beststudentsofalexandra.blogspot.com

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COMPETITION

And there we go again; Generations’ Dineo-

Phenyo situation gives me a headache. Can someone please get me an asprin, not Noluntu tea, Laughing Like Mawande is the last thing I need in my life, or maybe Phenyo and Dineo need the special tea, just to add humour and laughter in their lives. There is al-ways tension in the Dlomo household. I wonder what happened to the happy cou-ple we all liked. What hap-pened to the caring Phenyo who would protect Dineo beyond all the boundaries? Tough luck for Nicolas; the hot seat is not as glamorous as imagined to be. Things are getting complicated as each day passes by. Who knows, with Nolutu pres-ent, he might also start see-ing Zwanele!Heavenly father please help! What the hell is hap-pening between Isidingo’s Mam Agnes and pastor Amos? It can’t be that I’m being paranoid. This holy-holy biblical relationship will escalate into some-thing else ke ya go botša. If Zeb is not careful enough, he will only have a portrait of himself and Agnes as a consoler, while Mam Ag-

nes is away with Amos. Every Tom, Dick and Jabu can see that Nikiwe really wants Frank back, and with the baby in the picture, I foresee the worst for Beth. Jerusalem-a ya Rhythm City is on fire! After Naomi is done with Suffocate, he won’t even know what hit him. Her intentions are clear, she wants Suffocate’s deal and she will continue using all the resources at her disposal to materialise her plan. I feel great that things are starting to hit back at Tshidi. That’s the price to pay for not wanting a man’s zip to pass her.Ehe! Muvhango’s infa-mous yellow dress has crossed the border to Leso-tho before the police could catch it. Aike, I give up on Teboho. Who could have thought she would be this malicious and spiteful, ijo! Aowa, ke ya leboha hle Mankosi. Ke tlile fela go thusa ka mosebetsi ka wa ntlung, ehe, spare me the details girl. On the other hand, I pray Thandaza re-members what happened on the day of the shoot-ing. Soft spoken crooks like Teboho deserve to rot in Jail. For how long did Sundani thought she will keep the secret under the carpet? Ao shame sesi, ev-erything is now out in the open and I would really like to see your face when everything back fires. What goes around, comes around #singing#

Gossip insider!Former Generations actress, Leleti Khumalo is reportedly pregnant at the age of 43 and she is expecting twins, a boy and a girl. After having a miscarriage about three years ago, she’s reportedly happy she’s going to be a mother.

Zenande Mfenyane, the person who portrays the role of Noluntu apparently said she fears for her life that some fans might harm her because of the Noluntu devious storyline.

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Leeds United from Tsu-tsumani Village and

Brothers Development of River Park U15, played their friendly game at No.3 Square on Saturday.The two teams drew 1-1. Brothers scored one goal in the first half of the game through Ernest Mokgoale. This did not dampen the spirit of Leeds that came stronger in the second half, with Fancy Mohumme scor-ing one goal from a free kick. The draw was a thorn to the Bothers players, as they explained to Alex Pioneer: “We are not satisfied be-cause some of the Leeds’ players are over 15 years.”The paper learnt that Broth-ers coach, Siphiwe Nkosi was not present during the

game.However, Leeds United Manager Paul Mashiloane brushed aside the allegations and responded that: “All players are UN15, but it’s only the goalkeeper who is over 15 years.”Mashiloane said the Alexan-dra Northrand Local Foot-ball Association (ANLFA)league UN15 finished last week, and they are playing friendly games to keep the boys busy and out of the streets. He said he is satisfied about his boys’ performance.Nkosi said he was not at the game and also not aware of his players allegations against Leeds United, add-ing: “I will pursue the mat-ter.”He said apart from the con-cerns, his team performed well.

LEEDS VS BROTHERS

NO EASY MATCHESPhomolong All Stars coach Donald Modila said their standard was good, and they had a penalty but failed to secure the goal, adding: “Our middle field was too relaxed and we had to have the front line to assist in the middle.”


Black Poison coach Eric Ndaba said his aim was

to win the game against Pho-molong All Stars.The match was played two weekends ago at Ground 2, Eastbank with a 0-0 draw. “The boys lost many oppor-

tunities, but I can’t blame them. There are no easy matches, all teams are difficult,” Nda-ba commented.Ndaba said it was their sec-ond round in the league and they are going to fight to ensure that they win the re-maining games. Phomolong All Stars drew 0-0 with Black Poison

Pictures: Kgadi Johanna Lamola

Brothers Development (blue, white and pink) gave Leeds United (yellow and blue) tough time in the first half of the game. Picture: Kgadi Johanna Lamola

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