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Trend Contact details: Setters [email protected] Advertising and listings: Charne 062 128 9851 [email protected] News and features: Clair 076 786 3716 [email protected] John 033 330 7535 www.thetrendsetters.xyz 26 October 2021 Changing the way news is told! First edition! A wake-up call to the nation Inspired Springboks Lead the way! IJOHN TnU1N9G9A5YSouth Africa won the Rug- the release of Nelson Mandela – a man by World Cup final against New whom the entire world respected. Zealand, creating tremendous euphoria as President Nelson Man- Cyril Ramaphosa was present at dela stepped forward to congratulate the dramatic welcome from prison of Captain Francois Pienaar on a historic Nelson Mandela. On the steps of Parlia- 15-12 victory after he and his team had ment on 11 February 1990 Ramaphosa lifted the Webb Ellis trophy. held the microphone for Mandela to ad- dress an excited crowd of well-wishers At the advent of our country’s democ- before the first democratic elections in racy, Mandela’s vision of a united Rain- South Africa and the drafting of a new bow Nation took root. The late Chester Constitution which is the envy of most Williams, one of the two wings, was the countries. only black person in that world-beating team but, in those early years, it sig- Prior to the recent election of Rama- nalled that Apartheid was at an end. phosa as President, South Africa fell from grace in a manner that led to it Twenty-four years later, in 2019, our being given “Junk status” in the finan- Springboks, with a Rainbow Team cap- cial world, with more than seven mil- tained by the inspired Siya Kolisi, won lion unemployed, failing power stations, the Rugby World Cup for a third time, potholed highways that the national beating England 32–12 in Tokyo. Roads Federation claims will cost R400 billion to repair and a population of During those 24 years, maturity in millions of adults and children who Nelson Mandela, who sought to develop a Rainbow Nation pro- rugby circles was epitomised by the apparently go to bed hungry. viding equal opportunity for all members of its diverse population eventual establishment of world-beating groups - working together in a country blessed with an incredible Rainbow Teams in a country that had Furthermore, unemployment has led forgotten what the ANC and PAC had to Xenophobia and the burning of mas- tourist potential and a tremendous variety of raw materials – fought for – the introduction of true sive truck-trains on our national many of which are being exported while they could be processed democracy, a great future for all and (CONTINUED ON PAGE 3) locally by our unemployed millions. UNDER NEW Midlands Auto MANAGEMENT Sales A Family Run Business Dear Customers EVENTS CALENDER: I have taken over HATCH to provide you with an honest and I BUY 30 Oct Hilton Train Station professional service for VW and W E BUY &- Halloween in Hilton - 13:00 - AUDI. CARS 21:00. Contact Ash: We are also now operating WE SELL062817 0774. as DIESEL MECHANICAL AND C A RS31 Oct R103 Halloween market. SERVICES so we accept all other BAKKIES 1 Nov - Voting. makes of cars and bakkies. OLD OR 28 Nov R103 - Flea market. WILLIAM PITOUT NEW 28 Nov Yellowood Café - Craft 083 779 4573 PHONE market - 8:00 - 14:00. AJAY 4 Dec R103 - Blarney and Son 50 Main Road, Howick (opposite Fairways on Main) 082 966 2384 concert. www.route103market.co.za for Contact: Allan: 084 592 7902 more information. Hayden: 062 142 9832 or Warick: 063 680 1244

CALL TO RESTORE INTEGRITY AND UNITY WITH MANDELA-STYLE LEADERSHIP C.T. Dinnis T he press conference held ties,” Nelson Mandela. by the DA in Howick on Democratic South Africa was at the 30th September, 2021 its best with Nelson Mandela at the DA ‘WE CAN WIN’ rally held at the Karkloof Farmers Market Hall on the reminded me of the importance helm, leading with passion and in- 22nd of October 2021. of our country’s history as our tegrity. Where has that integrity and country moves to the Ballot Box on accountability gone? Where is the those starving, you cannot call this then you must do to the ANC what 1st November. If we disregard our passion to help those in need? Democracy! you did to the apartheid govern- history and our greatest leaders who ment.” July 1993, Nelson Mandela put their lives on the line for our “Education is the most powerful The most important aspect I took speaking to SA’s Trade Union Con- freedom, the country is doomed to weapon which you can use to change away from the speeches was the sin- gress. I honestly believe that if Nelson tragedy and further suffering. the world,” said Nelson Mandela. cerity and seriousness of their offer of Mandela was alive today he would I watched the interaction between Sadly this is yet another example of accountability. vote DA! the diverse members of the DA, how we have all strayed from the noting fun and passion, this is not guidance of a great leader. Leader- After being told of the proposed The DA pointed out two very perti- “a job” to any of them, it is a deeply ship, unity and education are lacking one hundred day plan of action to nent facts: 1. We, as a nation, choose embedded task to secure our coun- in our Nation. Corruption is rife, our improve service delivery, especially to who governs our country. 2. The try’s future. There was no discrimi- leaders are failing us. It’s time to act the poor, the press was instructed to government is supposed to work for nation, only respect and unity in the on what Nelson Mandela taught us. “keep the government accountable” the people. party. and that if they fail, we, the press, are Throughout the presentation I was “It is not our diversity which reminded of the great Nelson Man- divides us; it is not our ethnicity, or dela, his principles, his struggles, his religion or culture that divides us. wisdom, his dreams and the unity Since we have achieved our free- he brought to South Africa. “I have dom, there can only be one division fought against white domination, amongst us: between those who and I have fought against black dom- cherish democracy and those who ination. I have cherished the ideal do not!” (Nelson Mandela). Corrup- of a democratic and free society in tion in government is not democra- which all persons live together in cy. When one person, withno conse- harmony and with equal opportuni- quences, will steal what is intended for hundreds and not care about to expose them to the public. The DA asked Umgeni and South Africa to give them five years to The last time I can recall a South prove their commitment to change African politician calling for ac- and have stated that after five years, countability was Nelson Mandela. if they have not delivered, we as the “If the ANC does to you what the people of South Africa MUST vote apartheid government did to you, them out. DA national spokesperson, Siviwe Gwarube (left), uMngeni mayoral candidate, Christopher Pappas (middle) and DA caucus leader in uMngeni and ward 2 councillor, Janis Holmes (right). Issued and printed by Greg Krumbock, DA Federal Head Office, Gardens, Cape Town. DA or ANC: Your Choice 2500 votes. When we are united, WE win! This local government election That is the di erence. Do not let Make your vote is a two-horse race between the the team down on election day. count. DA and the ANC. No other party can win! ONLY 9% more to WIN. You can bring real hope and real change. A vote for a small party or ‘tinhdeevpoAetneNdCaenntdot’awjulliosntw. ssptlhites This advert has been paid for by the political party and is not nessecarily the political views of Trend Setters. Page 2 TREND SETTERS, TUESDAY, 26 October 2021

(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) highways followed by riots and Nelson Mandela’s vision of a Rain- will be able to find jobs for currently along its route. Such a challenge looting in Gauteng and KwaZu- bow Nation with everybody working more than seven million unem- could provide employment for many lu-Natal, partly initiated between 9 together. ployed citizens with that figure currently unemployed South Afri- and 18 July of this year by support- increasing every year. cans and help bring about a positive ers of past President Zuma who had Politicians of every political back- future for all nations living along been sentenced to a 15-month jail ground should look to forming a The time has come for South Afri- this route. This development should sentence for Contempt of Court. united front to rescue South Africa, ca’s political leaders to jointly formu- have been introduced decades ago. combining at the highest level to late a positive outward-looking pol- There now seems to be only two inspire the entire nation to become icy for the entire African continent. Other alternatives are too ghastly main routes the country can follow involved in restoring our country to Our leaders should also consider to contemplate where millions of – one of continued bickering among its former respected financial status working towards the planning and hungry, and desperate unemployed political parties, halting progress, or and with sufficient housing and food building of a much-needed super South Africans could turn to revolu- a simple and positive alternative - to for everyone. highway from Cape to Cairo and tion and a blood-bath. take the necessary steps to return to establishing businesses of every kind It is unlikely that South Africa IMPROVING EDUCATION THROUGH LITERATURE J oshua Toluwani Olusegun of Journalism. He is the founder Joshua’s impact in serving on Okediji is a prolific writer, and publisher of THE BEACON the Governing board of Wesley a multiple award winning undergraduate campus newspa- college of Science Ibadan, as well youth grassroots community de- per in Ogun State University in as the College’s (WESCOSA) velopment mobilizer, who believes 1999/2000 at Zion Hall where he National Alumni Executive coun- that learning at all levels should be was Hall President and an out- cil is outstanding. He has written lively, practical and creatively offer standing influence in the Students nine different youth and children’s feasible solutions to life’s challeng- Representative Council of the impactful books, which include es. Students Union Government. his best seller title, AMINA RISES TO STARDOM, which has been Born on the 12th of July, 1981 Joshua Okediji is a Distinguished translated into French and Hausa Joshua Okediji in the ancient city of Ibadan, in Honorary Doctorate Fellow of the languages for girl Child Equal Oyo state, South West of Nige- Institute of Leadership and Man- rights to Education Advocacy, ria, he is an alumnus of Wesley power Development. He holds also FLOWER POT TOMATOES, College of Science Ibadan, Ogun three masters’ degrees and has available on Amazon, Hally Park State University Ago-Iwoye (B. A taught at all levels of education and other online platforms. French with Russian options) and from Nursery school to University the prestigious Nigerian Institute undergraduate degree levels. 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SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST HANDBOOK FOR WHISTLE-BLOWERS John Tungay T he first extremely useful of real-life whistle-blowers. a horrible death by being “neck- active charity, Corruption Watch HANDBOOK FOR WHIS- Whistle-blowers provide a service laced” with an old car tyre soaked in (telephone 0800 023 456) – but this TLE-BLOWERS has been petrol and set alight. telephone number is never answered published by a group of contributors to other people, the nation and the at their call centre for whistle-blow- which includes Valencia Talane and economy because they provide tip- A positive whistle-blowing culture ing; and Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd Kabelo Sedupane and was edited by offs about health and safety risks, is a critical element in the success of is a company that only supports Janine Erasmus. fraud, corruption, cover-ups and any risk management system. The companies that sign up as members It carries the following message other problems to people who are existence of a working whistle-blow- (telephone 086 000 5111). on its front cover: Do you have able to take the necessary steps to ing policy can be pivotal in legal an issue that you’re so worried or deal with the problem. The infor- proceedings because, in determining angry about that you’d like to blow mation in this book will help you to liability and setting the penalties, the whistle on it? In this book we make the right decision if you ever the Courts may well take account of explain what whistle-blowing is, find yourself in a situation that calls whether a whistle was blown and, if who can blow the whistle, how to do for action. not, why not. it, the legal protection available for whistle-blowers, what is harassment, A major problem is that South In the final chapter the publishers and more. We also share the stories African whistle-blowers can be con- provide details of nine organisations fused with impimpis – apartheid- which are able to support and advise era informants, many of whom died whistle-blowers. It starts with the C.T. Dinnis SAFETY FIRST O n the 27th October, 2021 Due to the safety first policy of we suffered petty theft. Mi7 and not payment first, it was a As an advocate for the natural move for Chad to be with community working together to a company where his passion for reduce crime, this was not some- protecting the community was in thing that could be overlooked. line with their ethos. Mi7 responded immediately The commitment to this man- to a post on a local crime group date was put to the test in July 2021 and came out to investigate. The during the riots and unrest. Chad response time was brilliant and the was stationed in Pietermaritzburg responder was dressed and armed central. He spoke about one of the appropriately for any call out. most frightening moments, before There was no charge, only a will- backup arrived; there were 4 Mi7 ingness to serve. Despite the petti- armed response members, Chad ness of what was taken, the focus Earnshaw, Justin Trevino, Wasim was on the potential danger and Pakker and Muhommed Dadabhy preventing future crime. Within 24 defending Asmalls against over hours the stolen property had been 2000 looters. Despite being hide- returned. ously outnumbered, the 4 of them stood their ground, no lethal force Being overly impressed, I asked was used. The looting had already Chad Earnshaw if he could spare begun when they arrived, but they 5 minutes for an interview. He has were able to push the looters back, been with Mi7 for 6 months, but preventing further damage and has been with some of our top pri- loss of lives before backup arrived. vate security companies, including anti-poaching, for the last 7 years For 6 consecutive days, Mi7 and has had extensive tactical members lived on adrenaline and training. 1 hour’s sleep a day, escorting food from Oribi airport to the Mi7 has been around for 25 distribution points and defending years, but it was 9 months ago that hotspots. As we all remember, the they launched their armed re- week of the unrest was bitterly sponse units. cold. When I asked Chad how they had coped, he responded, “We Mi7 have very strict screening didn’t have time to stop and think protocols and so there are times about things like that, or dress for that their security providers have the weather, we just kept going.” to work excessive hours to ensure the safety of the public and, even Well done Mi7 for everything then, they go above and beyond your teams do for this country! what could be reasonably expect- ed. Page 4 Chad Earnshaw on duty (top), at Oribi airport during the unrest (middle), Mi7 APC (bottom). TREND SETTERS, TUESDAY, 26 October 2021

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WC.T.Dinns EMPTY PROMISES e have all come to best that we were meant to do. We many children as you want – and relief funds in 6 months. This is one realise over the last have made mistakes.” The ANC is even if you cannot feed them your- point I will agree on, as there is no couple of years that currently asking for crowd-funding self, the government will do that on accountability or correct usage of most politicians do not care about from us, the people. I am at a loss your behalf.” funds evident within the ANC. Why us, the people. They have worked for words! Our VAT was increased should they get another chance?! relentlessly and ruthlessly to climb and yet they are still asking for This party encourages young, un- the ranks at any cost, because of the more from an economically crushed employed people to have at least 10 ow, all over South Af- wealth and power that comes with children or says they are considered rica is the time to elect the position and will do whatever DASouth Africa, crushed largely by thelazy. Out of poverty, leaders and leaders who will work it takes to hold onto their title and hard workers are born. This train of hard for you and be on your side gain more. actions and lack thereof from our thought does have some merit, but and secure your future. Independent divided ruling party!! The infighting why should more people suffer? reports show that the only towns There are good politicians, with within the ANC brought unrest that in South Africa that work are DA good intentions in every party. He also goes on to divulge that towns, because the DA gets things Whether or not those individuals “Ncrippled the economy further and in our grandparent’s days (this was done.” will ever be given the chance to during apartheid), circumstances As the point of this article is to make a change is, at this point, a cost lives. Perhaps they should get were better because of taxpayer – point out the problems with the snip vivid dream, but it’s up to us, the their house in order before trying to funded social welfare. In no way am bits I have chosen from manifestos voters, to try and attain that dream. “help” the people. I promoting apartheid. I am merely and speeches, I do have to say that With elections around the corner, highlighting the point Julius Male- this is not entirely the truth. There I encourage all to listen carefully to Before the manifesto, the ANC ma made. Unemployment then was are a few towns, like Howick, which what these parties are hailing from listed everything we want in this not what it is today, there were more are not DA run, but run well. How- the roof tops and think about the country, service delivery, etc., whichtaxpayers and the funds were better ever, it is not because of our leaders, ramifications of these promises. means that they have heard the cries used. If taxpayer’s funds were prop- but rather our fantastic community and pleading, but have chosen to erly allocated today, there still would who have assumed the role leaders ANC ignore their people. not be enough as there are too many fail to perform and ensure, at fur- T he start of the electoral people who are unemployed due to ther cost to the community that our manifesto, “This evening, EFFulius Malema talking on the the failing economy and therefore town functions well. we pledge to you - the peo- 13th of October 2021 to the unable to add to the kitty to help ple of South Africa – that we will do community of Ackerville others. better. We have not always done the Jin Emalahleni, Mpumalanga. This He went on to attack the ANC for blowing through R500bn Covid 19 speech made news headlines! “There is no shame in bearing as Cyril Ramaphosa - ANC president. Julius Malema - EFF presidential candidate. John Steenhuisen - DA presidential candidate. Page 6 Contact Clair on 076 786 3716 for articles, listings and to be added to our events calender. Contact Charne on 062 128 9851 for advertising and graphic design. Contact John on 033 330 7535 for news, events and advertising. Leadership in today’s world TREND SETTERS, TUESDAY, 26 October 2021

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