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Public Relations Solutions & The Gazette 13 November 2020 Volume 1, Issue 5 Inside This Issue: Tomorrow’s Results, Today Matric Mathematics Pa- 2 Protesters Go on Rampage in Edendale per Two Leaked Hours Before the Exam 2 lanes of the main road entering Greater Cape Town hit by a 3,5- Edendale Mall with burning trees, Magnitude Earthquake on tyres and waste on Wednesday morn- Monday ing. Some protesters were seen throw- Section 189 Process Un- 3 ing stones at vehicles that attempted to derway at the SABC avoid the burning rubble. One of the protesters, who prefers to remain Student Accommodation anonymous, told The Gazette that they Development in Scottsville 3 have been having water and power cuts for over two years and Msunduzi Zondo Dismisses Recusal Municipality has been ignoring this Application recurring issue. “Our children are sup- 4 posed to be studying for their exams Sjava’s Rape Case Dis- missed right now, but it is very hard for them since there is a power cut, they have to Kwaito Star Mshoza has 5 use candles to at least try and study. Died at the Age of 37 Angry protesters in Edendale, demanding that their power We are really concerned as this is af- be reconnected. Photo: News24 fecting their exams.” When reached Special Points of Interest: 5 By: Sanele Mkhize for a comment, Msunduzi Municipali- ty Electricity Department’s representa- Plessislaer police are on high alert in Edendale, after angry tive mentioned that this is Eskom’s protesters blocked the main Selby Msimang Road on issue and it is not affiliated with the Wednesday morning demanding that their power be recon- municipality. Residents of Edendale nected immediately after an entire week without electricity. and surrounding areas had to use other A group of angry residents, including scholars, brought alternative routes to get to work due to slow-moving traffic to a standstill as they blocked both the road blockage. • Opinion: Eskom Failing to Extreme Weather in KZN is Expected to Continue Meet its Mandate • Nqobile Magoso Talks By: Zithobile Dlamini The impact the hailstorm had on residents in KwaZulu-Natal. Money Prioritisation On Wednesday, KwaZulu-Natal experienced a Photo: Daily Maverick. severe hailstorm that resulted in heavy rains, been warned to avoid low-lying roads and bridges since • Nontobeko Chonco, College flooded roads, and uprooted trees. The South these areas are mostly prone to flooding. The SA Student, Authors Book African Weather Service has issued a severe Weather Service says residents should stay indoors, Geared Toward Motivating thunderstorm warning for the rest of the prov- avoid seeking shelter under trees, and disconnect elec- Learners ince with the possibility of heavy rains, exces- trical appliances when the storm arrives. sive lightning, and hail across the rest of the • Siya Kolisi Named African week. This can cause damage to public infra- Trailblazer of the Year structure as well as private property. There is also a possibility of localized fires because of • Legends Barbershop Open- lightning strikes and motor vehicle accidents ing in PMB Soon due to the wet weather. The inclement weather is expected to affect the • Gender Pay-Gap Despite Harry Gwala, uThukela, uMzinyathi, Amajuba, Record Breaking Results Ilembe, Zululand, King Cetshwayo and uM- gungundlovu districts as well as eThekwini • Sharks Vs Stormers Match metro. Residents in the affected areas, have Called Off as Players Test Positive for Covid-19

Page 2 Matric Mathematics Paper Two Leaked Hours Before the Exam Matric mathematics paper two leaked in 8 provinces. Image: IOL is a national rewrite or a localized rewrite. That would be the first ob- By: Zamangwane Khanyile jective, that has to be completed by The mathematics paper two examination was leaked a few 30 November so that if a rewrite is hours before pupils wrote the exam. It was initially speculated necessary, it can be done by 15 that only Gauteng and Limpopo province pupils were in pos- December.” The Department of session of the paper as it was circulating on WhatsApp. How- Basic Education is urging anyone ever, on Wednesday, it was confirmed that eight of the coun- who has any information regarding try’s provinces have been affected by the leaked matric mathe- this investigation to come forward. matics paper. An official investigation is now underway. Rufus This is not the first time a matric Poliah, Chief Director at the Department of Basic Education, paper has been leaked in Limpopo. said, “the extent of the leak will determine whether the rewrite In the 2016 matric exams, the mathematics paper two exam was leaked to learners in Giyani, who then circulated it on WhatsApp. The Department held the results of the schools while the Hawks and the police investigated. In 2015, a life science paper was leaked in the Vhembe district of Limpopo. The Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshega, said that they were very disappointed that adults put those learners in that position and the penalty for those involved are seri- ous. Cape Town hit by a 3,5-Magnitude Earthquake on Monday By: Zithobile Dlamini A 3,5 magnitude earthquake, which lasted 10 seconds, struck Saldanha on Monday night and residents from various parts of Cape Town felt the tremors. The tremors were small enough not to cause damage but significant enough that many people felt weak shaking 100 kilometres from the epicentre. The United States geo- logical survey confirmed the quake and said that the depth of the quake was 5 kilometres. On September 26, a 6,2 magnitude earthquake was detected approxi- mately 1600km offshore in Cape Cape Town hit by 3,5-magnitude earthquake 47 kilometres from Saldanha Bay. Im- age: IOL Town which was then followed by 2,5 and 2,9 magnitude tremors that could happen again. Professor Andrzej Kijko, director of the Natural were felt even in the Northern Hazards Center at the University of Pretoria, said if Cape Town Suburbs. The geophysicist warned were to be hit by a large seismic event, there would be major dam- the residents at the time that it age to the city’s infrastructure and property.

Section 189 Process Underway at the SABC Page 3 By Nokulunga Ngcobo SABC’s premises in Johannesburg. Photo: SowetanLive The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) announced staff refused to go on air in light of ry of R762 000 per person during on Tuesday a net loss of R511 the impending retrenchments. In an the 2018/19 financial year. The million for the year 2020 – a 6% urgent update, released on Wednes- SABC said it would restructure the decline from the previous year. day morning, the SABC said: “In organisation, freeze salaries for This has necessitated the continu- light of the unfortunate incident three years, end the leave encash- ation of its long-delayed re- which took place at our news division ment policy and review its sick and trenchment process. After mak- last night, please note that the Section annual leave policies in a bid to ing significant progress over the 189 process is continuing as make the public broadcaster viable. past few years by reducing its planned”. Emotional videos were shared on operating deficit, the SABC is Then SABC spent more than R2.35 social media as these announce- heading for a huge R1 billion- billion paying the salaries of 2979 ments in Parliament filtered back to plus loss for the current financial employees at an average salary of the SABC in Auckland Park with year as television advertising R791 000 per person during the some concerns that television pro- dried up during the country’s 2019/2020 financial year, the public gramming might be affected. Covid-19 lockdown. The broad- broadcaster’s annual report shows. By Speaking to SABC News on caster, which gets most of its rev- comparison, in the previous financial Wednesday morning, Deputy year, the broadcaster had spent more Board Chairperson Mamodupi enue from advertising, has gradu- than R2.4 billion paying the salaries Mohlala-Mulaudzi, said the board ally been reducing its operating of 3167 employees at an average sala- was divided on retrenchments. losses, and after a staining staff reduction process, it was hoping to breakeven over the next few years. More than 400 jobs, how- ever, are back on the line at the SABC after a short-lived victory which saw the public broadcast- er’s group executive for news withdraw retrenchment notices late on Tuesday afternoon. A heated and emotional meeting between SABC management and newsroom staff saw Phathiswa Magopeni, the group executive for news and current affairs, sub- mit to pressure she faced from staff who were pleading with management to stop the retrench- ments. There was a blackout as Student Accommodation Development in Scottsville By: Manqoba Mchunu Student accommodation is being built next to The Mall @ Scotts- A new student accommodation building is under con- ville. Photo: Sphesihle Khoza struction in Scottsville opposite The Mall @ Scottsville, on the corner of Alan Paton Avenue and King Edward Street. The construction company, who preferred to re- main anonymous, indicated that the construction began in March 2019. So far, the building is three stories up and is expected to have a total number of six floors. Scottsville is well known for having a variety of student accommodation, since the neighbourhood is served by well-known tertiary institutions of learning including, Varsity College, the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), and the Durban University of Technology’s (DUT) Riverside campus. The construction is set to end in June 2021.

Page 4 Zondo Dismisses Recusal Application Zondo defended himself against the application for his recusal. Photo: Sowetan By: Nokulunga Ngcobo missed former President Jacob Zuma's application for his Former President, Jacob Zuma, made a formal ap- recusal from the state capture inquiry. In handing down his plication on Monday asking Deputy Chief, Justice ruling on the matter on Thursday morning, Zondo said that Raymond Zondo, to recuse himself, saying the there were no grounds to support Zuma's claims that the judge had, through his Commission, lined up hos- two men were friends. He said there was no sound reason tile witnesses to testify against him since the Com- why Zuma raised issues of friendship more than two years mission into state capture began in 2018. The Com- after he was chosen to chair the inquiry. mission credited the delay to Zuma's response on \"In light of the fact that the applicant does not dispute most Monday. Zuma claimed that he and Zondo were of the facts set out in [a paragraph in Zondo’s statement] I once friends and that this resulted in a conflict of am of the opinion that of the undisputed facts, there was interest. Zondo denied this, saying he and Zuma not the kind of relationship between myself and the appli- had a “cordial” relationship. Zondo also said that cant such that would disqualify me from chairing this Com- Zuma’s statement that they are friends is not rec- mission, nor is it a proper ground for me to recuse myself,\" orded accurately and he said Zuma has never been Zondo said. He also said Zuma should have raised his con- to any of his residences and he has never invited cerns with Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng – who nomi- him over. nated Zondo for the role. After the ruling, advocate Paul Zondo was expected to deliver the ruling on Tues- Pretorius, head of the Commission’s legal team, said Zuma day morning but postponed this, saying, “I still must now answer questions. But, advocate Muzi Sikha- have quite some documentation to go through care- khane, who represents Zuma, said they would be excusing fully to arrive at proper judgement.” He told the themselves from the proceedings. “The instruction is to Commission probing state capture he was unable to review your decision that you have just made when you deliver a judgment in Zuma’s application for finally give us a copy” Sikhakhane told Zondo. However, Zondo’s recusal. Zuma had argued through his law- Pretorius said proceedings should continue and that, if they yers that Zondo’s remarks and comments at the excused themselves from the proceedings, Zuma would be Commission were insensitive towards him and acting in defiance of the summons issued against him. He showed that he had already made up his mind about said it was up to Zondo to decide whether proceedings his supposed guilt. After the postponement of the should continue. case, Zuma, through his legal counsel, Advocate Zondo was forced to adjourn until Monday as Zuma left the Muzi Sikhakhane, asked Zondo to allow him an building during a tea break. Zondo said it was a pity Zuma opportunity to react to a statement by him before had left the Commission without being granted permission. the hearing of his application. Evidence leader, Ad- Zuma, though his legal representative, advocate Sikha- vocate Paul Pretorius, asked Zondo to reject this, khane, told the Commission he would reviewing the matter saying Zuma had failed to lead evidence showing and his client would leave the proceedings. He also said the judge was biased against him. He also said that they would lay a complaint against Zondo at the Judicial Zuma did not lead evidence indicating the judge Services Commission. Advocate Pretorius wanted proceed- had prejudged the matter. ings against Zuma to continue as he had been summoned to Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has dis- attend, and asked Zondo to rule on the matter.

Sjava’s Rape Case Dismissed Page 5 Sjava and Lady Zamar when they were still together. Photo: TheEnteBuzz.net gations, he denied raping Lady Za- mar but he apologised for the hurt he By: Nomfundo Nkosi caused her. Sjava had reiterated that Charges of rape against musician, Sjava, have been thrown out. the rape accusations are false. Ac- Jabulani Hadebe, famously known as Sjava from Bergville, was cording to Lady Zamar’s statement, accused of allegedly raping his then girlfriend, Yamikani Janet she accused Sjava of allegedly rap- Banda, famously known as Lady Zamar, three years ago. Lady ing her. Limpopo police spokesper- Zamar opened a case of rape implicating Sjava, that allegedly son, Colonel Moatshe Ngoepe, con- happened at a hotel in Thohoyandou, Limpopo in 2017 after a firmed that the case against Sjava concert. In a statement Sjava released addressing these rape alle- was declined for prosecution two weeks ago (November 5). Ngoepe said “Last year the case docket was handed over to the senior public prosecutor for a decision. On No- vember 5, the case docket was with- drawn by the director of public pros- ecutions at court,” he told the publi- cation. NPA says evidence could not lead to successful prosecution. The National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Mashudu Malabi- Dzhangi, said that there was no con- crete evidence to arrest Sjava and charge him of rape. “The state de- clined to prosecute the case because it believed the facts or evidence do not support a successful prosecu- tion.” Kwaito Star Mshoza has Died at the Age of 37 in the morning. Mshoza rose to fame as the First Lady of Kwaito with her smash hit Kortes in the early 2000s from her debut album BullDawgz First Lady. She collaborated with stars such as Mzambi- ya and Msawawa. In recent years she made head- lines for her obsession with skin bleaching and numerous short-lived marriages. Mshoza is sur- vived by her two children, Pride and Jacob Junior and her two sisters. Her manager of 11 years, Thanduxolo Jindela, told Sowetan she was rushed to hospital on Wednesday afternoon. “She had been living with diabetes for a long time and she was treating it,” Jindela said. “We were obviously keeping it out of the media that she was hospitalised on Wednesday. Remem- ber, there is Mshoza that everyone loves and knows. Then there is Nomasonto and she didn’t Kwaito Star and entertainment personality, Nomasonto Maswanganyi, popularly known as like such things to be known.” Jindela confirmed Mshoza, died on Thursday due to complications from diabetes. Photo: IOL that Mshoza was not married at the time of her death. She has been married twice, first to Jacob By: Nokulunga Ngcobo she lived with her grandmother. Mnisi in 2007, and then to Thuthukani Mvula in 2017. “As a mother she was very strict and over- Kwaito Star and entertainment personality, Some of her childhood memories protective. Sometimes I will say to her these kids Nomasonto Maswanganyi, popularly known include spending time with just want to go swim. But she always insisted that as Mshoza, died on Thursday morning due friends from various cultures, she didn’t want to spoil her kids. Her approach to to complications from diabetes. The 37- speaking different languages and motherhood was very old-school,” Jindela said. year-old musician first revealed that she was hearing Kwaito music at every Jindela said, “She was staying with her kids and diabetic in 2014 when she was hospitalised street corner. According to a they were with her until the end.” after a health scare. Mshoza grew up in Pro- source, Mshoza died at Far East tea North, Soweto, in Johannesburg where Rand Hospital just before 09h00

Page 6 Opinion: Eskom Failing to Meet its Mandate Manqoba Mchunu national grid. The primary reason for The government should be committed to load shedding is due to a lack of mainte- reducing emissions and replacing fossil-fuel South Africa’s primary electricity nance and neglect of the utility’s infra- capacity with solar energy. Electricians that supplier, Eskom, has a clear structure over the previous twelve years are not familiar with solar installations will mandate to supply and service resulting in an unpredictable and unrelia- need training to scale up the required num- the South African economy and ble system. As Eskom’s load shedding bers. This will not just decrease the demand society with electricity. South woes persist in South Africa, millions of for electricity but also help alleviate climate Africa has been experiencing an people’s lives have been disrupted by the change. Municipal billing systems and pre- energy crisis since 2007, result- power shortage at one stage or another, paid meters must be transformed to over- ing in the country experiencing hundreds of businesses could not contin- come illegal connections (Inyokanyoka). widespread rolling blackouts as ue with normal business routines, and South Africa has two nuclear reactors gener- supply falls behind demand, have lost hundreds of thousands to mil- ating 5% of its electricity. In October 2019, threatening to destabilize the lions of Rands in revenue. the government outlined plans to build 1 Our load shedding troubles are likely to GW of new nuclear capacity by 2030, and to continue if the utility’s demand cannot extend the operating lifetime of its existing meet its supply to bring the system into plant by 20 years. This will further help ac- balance. Why isn’t Eskom using its state- commodate the country’s rapidly growing allocated funds to build new power plants electricity consumption, provided that the and properly maintain the existing ones? estimated R650 billion set aside for the pro- Large infrastructure projects in South ject is not looted. Africa do not last long, these projects are It is vital to consider future advances in not managed effectively and fail. Failure technology, management structures and the of these projects will continue since the impact on the public, to ensure a utility that government is not decisively dealing with delivers, now and for the foreseeable future. misappropriation of funds, which were Eskom has not been able to ensure that and prioritised for power plant development measures need to be taken to prevent the and restoration. situation from getting worse. Nqobile Magoso Talks Money Prioritisation Nqobile Magoso - Finance Officer in Accounting, to help her fund her finance officer? Public Relations Solutions and The studies. She describes this experience I’m responsible for assisting my colleagues as one that helped her prioritize her with planning of the budget, managing records Gazette time and stay focused on her goals. She and receipts. On a day-to-day basis, I prepare added that even though it was hard to and process balance sheets and settle money- By Sphesihle Khoza juggle college and work, she was able related disputes that are raised by clients and Finance officer, Miss Nqobile Ntok- to learn a thing or two that will be a the sales team. I am a key point of contact for ozo Magoso, who describes herself tremendous advantage in her career and other departments and I always assist the finan- as a clever, creative, and ambitious personal development. Nqobile sat cial manager and executives with other projects woman, was born in Bulwer on the down with me to answer a few of my and tasks when required. 24th of June 1999. She was raised questions, continue reading to learn What advice would you give to somebody by her loving grandparents and she more about this ambitious, driven who envisions working in the finance indus- began her primary education at En- young woman. try? kelebantwana Primary School, What are some of the challenges that I would tell them that this career is not child’s which was followed by her second- you faced in getting where you to- play. It takes hard work and determination. ary education at Pholela High day? One would need to be exceptionally committed School. After finishing matric, Nqo- I confronted a lot of challenges when I and dedicated to their goals, since this career bile had to search for a part-time job was still studying and attempting to comes with a lot of obligations and demanding while she was pursuing her Diploma accomplish my goals. This, however, tasks. It is rewarding to be a finance officer if taught me that everything takes time you have a passion for it. and there are no shortcuts to success. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Even if it takes years to become what In five years to come I see myself as a quali- you want to, you must battle for your fied Charted Accountant who owns her own dreams and never give up. Unsteady accounting company. I have always wanted to family relationships, dissatisfaction in work in the finance industry. My childhood friendships, well-being issues and fi- experiences made me prioritize monetary mat- nancial difficulties are some of the ters because I know how hard life can be when challenges that I faced in getting where there are financial difficulties. That is some- I am at today and I can say that without thing that I wouldn’t want to experience again, these trials, I wouldn’t have the that is why I’m working this hard to achieve knowledge, motivation and dedication my dreams. that I have today. Can you tell us about your role as a

Nontobeko Chonco, College Student, Authors Book Geared Page 7 Toward Motivating Learners writing your own book or starting once you have started writing your own business. This was sup- your book. I know that sometimes posed to be two different books, but I writing can be boring and tedious, decided to combine them so that stu- but you must continue writing. dents or learners can the best of both There are plenty of books out worlds. there that were left unfinished which might have been best When did you first realize that you sellers, but the author decided to wanted to be an author? give up. I realised at a very young age that I am gifted because I have always been What are you top 3 books of all achieving excellent marks since I time? started Grade R. I also managed to  Napoleon Hill - Think and collect several awards in high school and in my Matric year. I continuously Grow Rich wanted to help students or learners  Lydia Fenet - The Most improve their marks. However, I did not know how to reach out to all of Powerful Woman in The them. I then decided to write this book Room Is You titled, \"How to Pass with Maximum  Sylvia Walker - Smart Distinctions\", written with the aim of Woman helping students or learners whether in a secondary or tertiary institution of What is in store for the future learning. of Nontobeko Amanda Chonco? My short-term goal is to release Nontobeko Amanda Chonco holding a copy of What suggestions or advice do you my second book in 2021. My her book. Photo provided by: Nontobeko Aman- have for aspiring authors out there, long-term goal is to open a pub- da Chonco. hoping to one day release their de- lishing company in South Africa but novel? so that I can help other young By: Nomfundo Nkosi To all the people who want to be an authors. I am a big dreamer so Nontobeko Amanda Chonco was born in author, you need to be confident and failure will never overtake me Swayimane, KwaZulu-Natal and raised by trust yourself and your abilities. You because my desire to succeed is two amazing parents. After matriculating, will successfully author your book much greater and I am going to do Nontobeko moved to Pietermaritzburg to fur- and get a good publishing deal. You everything I can with the brand ther her tertiary studies at Rosebank College. must see yourself achieving it first that is Nontobeko Amanda Chon- She is studying toward a bachelor’s degree in because if you cannot visualize it you co. Public Administration. cannot accomplish it. I believe that Nontobeko has authored a book titled \"How to whatever the mind can perceive and The book is available internation- Pass with Maximum Distinctions\", which is believe the mind can achieve. Look at ally and online, search for 327 pages in length. She started writing it in me, I am a 21-year-old, and I have “Nontobeko Amanda Chonco” or May 2020 and completed it in July. It was managed to get myself a publishing “How to Pass with Maximum Dis- then published in October. The book was pub- deal from the United States of Ameri- tinctions”. lished with an American company. ca. It is also important not to give up Nontobeko made time for The Gazette in her busy schedule to answer a few of our ques- tions. Keep reading to find out more about this young, inspiring author. Could you provide us with a brief synopsis on your debut book? The book is a two-in-one book. The first part of the book focuses mainly on the strategies and study techniques that will help students or learners improve their marks. The second part of the book focuses on motivating students. I included the motivation part because I believe that the reason why most students and learners do not get good marks is because they lack motivation. When you read this part of the book, you will be motivated to do better, be it

Page 8 Siya Kolisi Named African Trailblazer of the Year African Trailblazer of the Year recipient, Siya Kolisi. Photo: IOL Kolisi Foundation was established by hus- band and wife duo, Siya and Rachel Kolisi, By: Sanele Mkhize with the aims of changing the narrative for South African Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi, received a disadvantaged and vulnerable communities special award at the 2020 E! People’s Choice Awards. For in South Africa, as well as helping victims the first time an “African Trailblazer of the Year” category of gender-based violence. Their Founda- has been established and the award recognises local chari- tion was months away from its official ty work in Africa. Kolisi, who led the Springboks to victo- launch when the Covid-19 pandemic hit. ry at the Rugby World Cup in 2019, is being recognised Siya made history in 2018 when he was for his extraordinary work off the sporting field with the selected as the new captain of the Spring- launch of the Kolisi Foundation earlier this year. boks, becoming the team’s first black test captain in its 127 years of history. He cap- tained the team at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Yokohama, Japan, defeating Eng- land in the final and becoming the first black captain of a World Cup-winning side. According to News24, on receiving his award, Siya said: “I am truly honoured. There are people across the continent doing the most incred- ible work and to be recognised as ‘African Trailblazer of the Year’ is very humbling. During lockdown, I was able to see first- hand the contributions people make to bet- ter the local communities so I would like to dedicate this award to every one of them. I am proud of what Kolisi Foundation has been able to achieve in light of the global pandemic, but there is so much more to do. This is only the beginning. Thank you, E!” Legends Barbershop Opening in PMB Soon By: Sphesihle Khoza Front view of the Legends Barbershop in Pietermaritz- One of South Africa’s most leading barbershops, Leg- burg. Photo: Sphesihle Khoza ends Barbershop, will be opening their 27th barbershop at the Mall of Scottsville in Pietermaritzburg on Satur- first 27 customers free legendary haircuts in day the 21st of November 2020. Legends Barbershop celebration of their 27th store. is a professional grooming company that offers ser- vices like hairstyles, design, styling, shaving, and col- ouring. They also sell hair products and accessories throughout South Africa and Botswana. Moreover, they offer the Exclusive Legendary Mobile Service that brings their services to the doorsteps of their cli- ents with staff that are trained to give their customers exceptional service, quality and guidance on what item to use in to appropriately preserve their hairdos. Legends Barbershop reported on their social media pages that they will be coming to Pietermaritzburg af- ter seeing the drastic increase in demand for the ser- vices they offer. The brand is branching into franchis- ing now that the demand for more outlets is over- whelming. The brand confirmed that they will give the

Gender Pay-Gap Despite Record Breaking Results Page 9 South African senior women’s national football team 2020. Photo: Twitter tween sportsmen and women. This practice is suspected to By: Sphesihle Khoza have been caused by the contin- The South African senior women’s national football team, Banyana uous discrimination, stereotyp- Banyana, coached by Desiree Ellis, recently won the Cosafa Wom- ing and inadequate promotional en's Cup for a record seventh time. This was after they defeated Bot- opportunities experienced by swana by 2-1 in Port Elizabeth on the 14th of November 2020 where female players. A justification they defended their title with an undefeated run in the competition. given for the pay gap is that This demonstrates that the team is raising the South African soccer women are considered more flag high despite being the casualties of the gender pay gap, even likely to take a break during though they play exceptional football with record-breaking results their careers to have children or that the nation has not seen for a long time. Banyana Banyana is not to look for lower paid positions credited and compensated enough for their hard work compared to that offer more adaptability to the male national football team who still get paid rates and rewards look after their family. Con- even though they have fewer accomplishments compared to their fe- versely, Bafana Bafana players male counterparts. are not considered likely to need Gender pay gap in football a break from their careers and The gender pay gap in football alludes to unequal pay in sports be- therefore enjoy media scope, TV licenses, and sponsorship bar- gains. Bafana Bafana players moreover get more money through endorsements and indi- vidual branding activities which leads to salary increases which increases the gender pay-gap. To bridge the gap, government poli- cies, brands and sponsors can prioritize Banyana Banyana players and guarantee that their full media consideration, satis- factory sponsorship, and under- writing bargains. As far as rec- ord-breaking accomplishments and performance are concerned, Banyana Banyana are deserving of equal pay. Sharks Vs Stormers Match Called Off as Players Test Positive for Covid-19 By: Sanele Mkhize The Sharks Logo. Picture: The Sharks The Sharks have announced that a large number of the senior team players have come into contact with the players who tested for Covid-19. This was announced after a match against the Stormers was called off as players tested positive at King Park Stadium on Monday. The Sharks technical team was left with no players to pick for the Stormers match on Saturday as most of the senior squad are now in isolation. Positive players will be in isolation for 14 days, while those who have been in close contact with them will isolate for 7 days. According to News24, the Sharks are obviously sad- dened by the cancellation of their clash against the Stormers but are working very hard to ensure they have a fit squad for their upcom- ing match against the Pumas for their Currie Cup campaign on Fri- day, 27 November 2020.

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