The Gazette - 13 November

Public Relations Solutions & The Gazette Inside This Issue: 13 November 2020 Volume 1, Issue 4 Accident Claims 14 Lives 2 in Estcourt Tomorrow’s Results, Today US Elections and its Impact on South Africa Prince Lethukuthula Zulu’s 2 By: Sphesihle Khoza and Unexpected Death Kimberley Allenspach One Killed in Motorcycle 3 Joe Biden won the 2020 Collision in Ashburton United States elections held on the 3rd of November Popular Socialite and 3 2020 and was sworn in as Businessman, Ginimbi, 4 the 46th president of the Dies in Car Accident United States. South Africa is the largest trade partner of PMB Doctor in Court over the United States and these Kidnapping two countries collaborate on several projects that include New Hilton Private School 4 healthcare, education, envi- to Open In 2021 ronmental affairs as well as the economy. As South Afri- Investing Made Simple 5 ca is a developing country, it Newly elected President of the United States, Joe Biden, celebrates with EasyEquities receives most of it aid from with first female Vice President, Kamala Harris, after their victory. the US, this was evident dur- Photo: NY Post ing the Covid-19 pandemic Special Points where the US granted SA come with a lot of reforms that Biden intends to take a less of Interest: R745 million which reveals will impact South Africa. This was aggressive approach to South Africa’s reliance on the evident after the Rand strength- trade terms with China and • How to Budget for The U.S government which is why ened after Joe Biden’s victory. wants to adopt a more tar- Upcoming Holidays what happens in the US af- This is a positive start and the fo- geted approach in solving fects South Africa favourably cus now will be on the plans that the issues at hand. • UKZN Alumni Kgalaletso or unfavourably. Biden will create to solve the America, irrespective of Mataboge Set to Debut problems that America and other the leadership at the helm, Novel How do the elections impact countries are facing. These include has had South Africa’s South Africa? plans on how Covid-19 can be interests at heart because • Opinion: Misandry Bruises A number of US companies tackled and how the trading part- over the years the US has Fragile Egos are investors in the South Af- nership between USA and SA can assisted SA with providing rican market which helps the be strengthened. food security, improved • Master KG Wins MTV EMA country with job creation that Under the Trump administration, quality of education and for Best African Act boosts the local economy. there existed an escalating Trade proper healthcare facilities With America being one of War, between the US and China, in order to help fight AIDS • Diwali: The Festival of the world’s biggest superpow- resulting in raised tariffs on alu- and other diseases. Biden Lights ers, its involvement in devel- minium and steel industries and a has promised to strengthen oping countries has a lot of major drop in Chinese export reve- alliances with developing • Afcon Qualifiers to be influence on the decisions that nue. Trade deals between the US countries, like ours, and Played Behind Closed developing countries make and China affect African countries, provide more room for Doors and is why the South African such as through steep tariffs on foreign relationships, di- audience was so keen to know steel and aluminium imports and a plomacy, aid, and econom- • Cloete Scores a Half- the outcome of the 2020 US strain on the aluminium industry. ic support. Century as Warriors Re- elections. The appointment of cover in PE a newly elected president will

Page 2 Accident Claims 14 Lives in Estcourt month after another truck and taxi accident killed thirteen people including an unborn baby between Ulundi and Melmoth, in Northern KZN. In Septem- ber, twelve people died in a fatal crash between a truck and minibus near Wartburg. The scene that greeted emergency workers who rushed there was described as horrific. All those who died were in a taxi that was travelling to Johannesburg as they were all hawkers that had been to Durban to stock up on merchandise when the accident happened. KZN Emergency Medical Services (EMS) spokesper- son Robert McKenzie said one person was taken to hospital in a very critical condition and both truck drivers survived. “We would like to send our condo- lences to the families of the victims,” said McKenzie. KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Bheki Ntuli urged motorists to be extra vigilant as there are hailstorms and heavy rains being experienced in most parts of the province, which could lead to localized flooding and reduced visibility. He also added that most fatal accidents that The aftermath of the accident. Photo: The Witness occur on our roads are because of driver behaviour, By: Zamangwane Khanyile fatigue, and human error. Fourteen people died in a massive crash on the N3 highway near Ntuli said, “I call on motorists to ensure that they Estcourt, on Monday night in KwaZulu-Natal. Two trucks and a mini- drive with extreme caution especially during rainy bus taxi collided and claimed the lives of thirteen women and one weather conditions due to poor visibility. Drivers man, who were all travelling in the minibus taxi. A source said that the must check their tyre pressure, service their vehicles crash occurred on the northbound lane during a hailstorm. One of the regularly and ensure that their vehicles are roadwor- trucks involved apparently jack-knifed and the taxi swerved to try and thy before embarking on a trip. Importantly, drivers avoid it, leading to the truck T-boning the taxi. The accident occurred must rest adequately and take breaks in-between espe- under the bridge near the Midway weighbridge in Estcourt just a cially when travelling long distances. Prince Lethukuthula Zulu’s Unexpected Death By: Nomfundo Nkosi Prince Lethukuthula Zulu. Photo: Clive Ndou The Zulu Royal family announced the death of Prince Lethukuthula Zulu, the first-born son and eldest child circumstances that may have led to the death of the of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu and Queen Prince, a postmortem will be conducted to deter- Sibongile MaDlamini, from KwaKhethomthandayo mine the exact cause of death. The funeral arrange- Royal Palace. According to the Daily Sun, his death ments will be announced in due course. may have been because of criminal activity. It is be- lieved that the Prince was a businessman who had op- erations in Gauteng. The report states that the body was found by security personnel at the complex where he lived in Northwood, Johannesburg. Several neigh- bors reported hearing a commotion which happed at his flat in the early hours of Friday morning and a win- dow being broken. The Zulu nation and Royal Family grieve this sudden and unexpected loss. The Prince’s death comes at a time when the king was still mourning after the death of his half-brother, Prince Mandla Zulu, who died in August as well as the death of two princesses, Nobuhle and Busi (who lived at Mbelebeleni royal residence in KwaMashu, Durban). It was not clear what had caused their deaths. He is also grieving the death of his sister Queen Noloyiso Sandile who was the Queen Regent of the AmaRharhabe Monarch. Police are probing the

One Killed in Motorcycle Collision in Ashburton Page 3 By: Nokulunga Ngcobo Netcare paramedics attempted to save the life of a motorcyclist who was later de- A motorcyclist died after his motor- clared dead after he had collided with another motorcycle. Photo: Netcare cycle collided with another near Pope Ellis Drive in Ashburton, KwaZulu- torcycle that stopped in front of him. KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Natal on Sunday morning. According Thembeka Mbhele, said police were yet to receive a report of the acci- to Netcare spokesperson, Shawn dent. The identity of the deceased motorcyclist is yet to be confirmed. Herbst, medics found an adult male on the scene who had sustained criti- cal injuries. He was treated on scene by an Emergency Care Practitioner. Due to the nature of his injuries a Netcare 911 helicopter ambulance was also dispatched to the scene. Herbst explained that the patient’s condition rapidly deteriorated despite an advanced life support resuscitation and died on the scene. Circumstances leading up to the inci- dent is still being investigated. Herbst explained that it seemed as if the two motorcyclists knew each other and they had been following each other. The motorcyclist that died had crashed his motorcycle into the mo- Popular Socialite and Businessman, Ginimbi, Dies in Car Accident By: Sanele Mkhize and Nokulunga Ngcobo Zimbabwean socialite and busi- nessman, Genius Ginimbi Ka- dungure (36), died in car crash, with three others, in the early morning of Sunday the 8th of November 2020. Ginimbi, was travelling along Liberation Legacy Way in Harare, ordinar- ily known by many as Borrow- dale Road, after a party, when his speeding Rolls Royce col- lided head-on with a Honda Fit, veered off the road and hit a tree before catching fire. Millionaire and a well-known businessman Ginimbi died in car crash while driving his Reports suggest that Ginimbi Rolls Royce. Photo: BBC News allegedly knew about his death before it actually happened. He as he knew about his own passing. Michelle Amuli, popularly known as Mimi had reportedly bought his own Moana, a socialite and model who died in the car accident with Ginimbi, appears casket a week before his death. to also have had some premonition of her death. With Alicia Adams and Li- According to the Pindula news mumba Karim, they were trapped and burnt to death in Ginimbi's fancy Rolls platform, it is alleged that the Royce. Moana’s sister, Tatenda, had an interview with Stewart Nyamayaro and casket was found in one of his revealed more details about the late Instagram sensation. It is alleged that Moana spare bedrooms following his was 6 weeks pregnant at the time of the accident. Moana’s sister also stated that death on Sunday. Other reports Moana's boyfriend is in South Africa and she had told Moana not to go with Gin- suggest that he was allegedly imbi but Moana decided to go with him anyway, which resulted in her death. involved in a human sacrifice

Page 4 PMB Doctor in Court over Kidnapping Pietermaritzburg doctor charged with kidnapping employee. ees. She has been released on R10 000 Image: The Citizen bail. According to KwaZulu-Natal spokesperson, Colonel Thembeka By: Zithobile Dlamini Mbhele, the Pietermaritzburg South Afri- Bongiwe Constania Nungu, 36, made a brief can Police Service (SAPS) are investigat- appearance in the Pietermaritzburg Magis- ing a case of kidnapping. It is alleged by trate’s Court this week after being charged for the complainant that on 20 October 2020 the alleged kidnapping of one of her employ- around 15:30, she was kidnapped at her place of employment on Boshoff Street by a group of unknown males who took her to a deserted area. She was suffocated and the males demanded a confidential book that went missing. The book was later found at the complainant’s place of employment, and that was when she was released. Bongiwe Nungu was later ar- rested and appeared in court. This is a developing story. New Hilton Private School to Open In 2021 By: Manqoba Mchunu Arial view of Etham College. Photo: The Witness A new private school in the KwaZulu-Natal Mid- There will be sports programs such as soccer, netball, basket- lands is expected to op- ball, and athletics. The school will operate from the King’s erate from July 2021. School premises in Nottingham Road and the local four-star Etham College is under guest house will be used as the boarding accommodation. construction in Hilton, The new private school will be the second college to be just outside Pietermaritz- opened by the black-owned private school group, Edinvest burg, an area well known schools, which successfully opened Canaan College, the first for its expensive private private co-ed primary and high school in the Umlazi town- schools. The school is ship, south of Durban in 2019. estimated to be 4000 square metres, says Sthabile Shezi, Chief Operations Officer of Edinvest Schools, which owns the school. The school will accommo- date Grade R to Grade 9s and will feature an inno- vation hall, 38 learning venues as well as dedi- cated robotics lab, sci- ence lab and technology.

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Page 6 UKZN Alumni Kgalaletso Mataboge Set to Debut Novel Frank. Then I would get a lot of plau- What suggestions or advice do dits from my writing skills in school you have for aspiring authors out and varsity, the biggest of which came there, hoping to one day release from my lecturer, Dr Sandra Pitcher at their debut novel? UKZN, who read a short story I wrote for an assignment and told me that I Write! Just write! Yes, the world had a gift and that I should look into we live in gets too much at times, writing professionally. Pietermaritzburg we have jobs, responsibilities, and has a special place in my heart because families to take care of. But, if you it was the city I found my purpose in: are really passionate about writing which is to be a storyteller. and storytelling, you must give yourself time to write. Even if it's Could you provide us with a brief just 250 words a day, you'll be sur- synopsis on your debut novel? prised how much content you'll 12 Rounds Versus God is a story about have when you write consistently. a high school history teacher that's got What are your top 3 books of all the opportunity to go to her own funeral time? from God. While they're there, God Kgalaletso Wally Mataboge after his gradua- picks 12 people and asks her to tell Him Tough one. Too many to choose tion ceremony. about them and their impact on her life from. I have to go with Maru by and vice versa. This results in her retro- Bessie Head, The Fault in Our Stars By: Kimberley Allenspach spection on her whole life, its trials, by John Green and The Monk Who Kgalaletso Wally Mataboge was born in tribulations, its highs, and lows. Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Shar- Pretoria and raised by two wonderful par- ma. ents. He is their second and last child. After matriculating, Kgalaletso moved to Pieter- Where did you get the inspiration What is in store for the future of maritzburg to complete his tertiary studies at from for 12 Rounds Versus God? Kgalaletso Wally Mataboge? An- the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He gradu- ated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Inter- The inspiration for this book stemmed other book release perhaps? national Relations, majoring in Political Sci- from the very first funeral I attended in ence and Media Studies. Kgalaletso de- my life. A former classmate of my old- My ultimate goal is become one of scribes himself as a good guy, a free- er sister tragically died in a motorcycle the leaders of my generation from a thinking idealist and a hopeless romantic. accident outside his high school when storytelling perspective. Outside of Oh, and a lover of sports, football in particu- he was 16. I was 13 at the time and book writing, I'm also a scriptwriter lar. while at this funeral, I remember his and filmmaker. There will definite- On November 28th, 2020, Kgalaletso’s de- photo hanging on the wall and his eyes ly be more books I will release, but but novel, 12 Rounds Versus God, will be looking down on everyone there and I there will be films too. released on Amazon. This novel is about a high school history teacher that gets given thought: he's watching all this. That's On November 28th, 2020, the opportunity to attend her own funeral by when I started to wonder what it would Kgalaletso’s debut novel, 12 God. Writing this book, Kgalaletso explains, be like to be a 'fly on the wall' at my Rounds Versus God, will be re- “was an emotional rollercoaster ride, to say own funeral. leased on Amazon – I for one can- the least. And I can say without a doubt this not wait to get my hands on a copy. is one of the greatest things I have ever cre- ated, and this moment feels surreal”. Kgalaletso made time for me in his busy schedule to answer a few of my questions. Keep reading to find out more about this author’s inspiration and aspirations. When did you first realize that you want- ed to be an author? I knew from a very young age that I wanted to be an artist in some shape or form, simply because I wanted people to know what and how I thought, in the hope that they would resonate with it. I then found writing to be therapeutic as I would write about events that would happen to me, sort of like Anne

Opinion: Misandry Bruises Fragile Egos Page 7 Zamangwane Khanyile that she is not free or safe anywhere. Per- haps then you would see why this con- I have spent the past two days ana- tempt is justified. The difference is that lyzing people’s views on misandry no woman goes around killing or attack- (hatred of or prejudice against ing men because of this contempt. men) and misogyny (contempt for, Misandry can never harm men in a world or ingrained prejudice against that functions in the favour of men. Mi- women), and I believe the latter is sogyny on the other hand? Women get far more dangerous than the for- killed by men who were hurt by their mer. When people are asked how mothers when they were young. Women misandry truly affects men, instead get raped by men who were accused of of answering the question, people rape by one woman at some point, and come up with impossible scenari- now they’re taking revenge on all of os, describing a world that doesn’t them. Women get abused by men who exist, or casually defining misan- have sworn to hate women because dry and how it could affect men they’re weak since they saw their fathers instead of how it actually affects hitting their mothers when they were them. Essentially, misandry hurts young. Misogyny is unjustifiable, because feelings and bruises egos. But I do misogynists have no plausible reason to believe the hatred is justified. hate women. Women are naturally going to hate Misandry isn’t as serious as men want it men because women are literally at to be, if you think about it - it’s nothing the mercy of men each passing more than an expected reaction for men’s day. If you put yourself in the actions. I mean, what is supposed to hap- shoes of a woman, you would see pen? Are women supposed to give men roses and applaud them for everything they’ve ever done to them? Men get of- fended by this so-called misandry as if it even does anything to them. A woman saying “I hate men” only ends with that. She’s not going to kill men, she’s not go- ing to abuse or rape them, the most ex- treme thing she’ll do is go online and say, “men are tr*sh”. With that being said, misandry should not offend men or cause them to lash out with “not all men” – it should get them to reflect on how this narrative can be shifted through changed behaviour, ideologies, and internalized misogyny.

Page 8 Master KG Wins MTV EMA for Best African Act By: Manqoba Mchunu Master KG, winner of Best African Act for the MTV South African superstar and Jerusalema hitmaker, EMAs. Photo: Twitter Kgaogelo Moagi, best known as Master KG, won the Best African Act award at the 2020 MTV European Music Awards (EMA). After releasing the hit, Jerusalema, a dance challenge made popular by an Angolan dance troupe who recorded themselves dancing to the song, was per- formed nationally and globally. The challenge united people across cultures and denomina- tions. The song has gone on to be one of the biggest songs around the world. The South African musician joins the ranks of previous MTV EMAs Best African Act winners such as Davido, Burna Boy, and Tiwa Savage. During his speech, Master KG thanked his fans who he said supported him in composing his smash hit Jerusalema. Master KG went on to thank his sister, Nomcebo, his team at Open Mic Productions and everyone who has supported him. “To all my fans over the world, without you this would have not been possible,” he continued. MTV continues to celebrate all the nominees in the Best African Act category and are proud to elevate local talent. Diwali: The Festival of Lights By :Nokuluinga Ngcobo An important part of the Diwali celebration incorporates the oil lamp (diyas) that Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is symbolises knowledge over ignorance. Photo: Indian Express the Hindu festival of lights celebrated light over darkness and good over evil. In South Africa, while lighting of clay lamps between mid-October and mid- and fireworks is observed, communities also indulge in traditional Indian sweet and November each year, that typically savoury treats, dress in traditional garments and use the day as an opportunity to lasts for five days. Diwali symbolizes socialise and feast with loved ones. Many communities refrain from eating meat- the spiritual victory of light over products on the day, while others celebrate with a proudly South African braai. On darkness, good over evil, and the first day people pray, eat a special breakfast consisting of different foods, and the knowledge over ignorance. This year Hindu goddess Lakshmi’s status is carried throughout the streets in procession. Chil- it will start on the 12th of November dren are sometimes given candy or toys and there are booths set up for the occasion. and end on the 16th of November In Southern India, children wear flower wreaths on their heads or anklets of bells. 2020. It is celebrated to honour Rama Boys in some areas construct elaborate castles and forts of mud and display them for Chandra, the seventh avatar visiting guests. After dark there are fireworks and people who live near rivers float (incarnation of the god Vishnu). Mil- lighted lamps on tiny rafts. To add to the festival of Diwali, melas (fairs) are held lions of Hindus around the world throughout India. These are found in many towns and villages. The Gazette and Pub- celebrate Diwali with gift exchanges, lic Relations Solutions Team would like to wish all of our readers that celebrate the fireworks, and festive meals. In India, festival of lights, a very happy Diwali that brings cheerfulness, prosperity and joy Diwali takes place when the monsoon to you and your family. season ends, and the weather is mild and pleasant. In South Africa it is usually celebrated over two days. The first day is usually celebrated by South African Indians who have South-Indian ancestry (called festival Deepavali), while the second day is celebrated by South Africans Indians who have north-Indian ancestry (called festival Diwali). However, since the festival is not a public holi- day in South Africa, most Hindus in the country opt to take a single day off work or school to observe festivi- ties. The festivities include lighting oil lamps or candles (called diyas) to symbolise knowledge over ignorance,

Afcon Qualifiers to be Played Behind Closed Doors Page 9 CAF Logo. Image: CAF Online closed doors as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a statement released by the Confederation By: Zithobile Dlamini of African Football (CAF), on Friday, 6 November The 48 Africa Cup of Nations qualifi- 2020. Whereas Africa has dodged a second Covid-19 ers, scheduled between 9 to 17 No- wave, that many parts of Europe is experiencing, there vember 2020, will take place behind have been over 1.9 million official cases and 46 000 deaths across the continent, at the time this article was published. The matches will be the first in the crown jewel of African football since the previous November when the initial two Cup of Nations matchdays were played. Another two matchdays are planned during a nine-day- period from Monday, 9 November and the last two rounds will be played in March 2021. There are 12 groups of four teams and the winners and runners-up in all (except one) qualify for the 2022 tournament in Cameroon. Five-time African champions, Cameroon, qualify automatically from group F because they are the hosts, with the highest placed finishers between Cape Verde, Rwanda and Mozambique filling the oth- er place. Cloete Scores a Half-Century as Warriors Recover in PE By: Sanele Mkhize Gihahn Cloete of Warriors. Photo: Cricket South Africa Online Gihahn Cloete’s unbeaten half- century helped the Warriors recover to a more stable position following a rain-hit opening day of their 4-Day Domestic Series encounter against the Momentum Multiply Titans in Port Elizabeth on Monday. The left- hander hit 57 runs of 130 balls (8 fours, 1 six) at St George’s Park where the hosts bounced back from 84 for four to reach the close on 137 for four. The next round of fixtures for 23 November is scheduled as follows:  Hollywoodbets Dolphins vs Six Gun Grill Cape Cobras, Kingsmead (Durban) at 07h00  Momentum Multiply Titans vs Warriors, Supersport Park (Centurion) at 08h00  Imperial Lions vs VKB Knights, New Wanderers Stadium (Sandton) at 08h00

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