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2 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 21 January 2022 DEVCYACLSONTEAATNAION ANA STORM RAMPAGE IN BRIEF • Tropical storm Ana this week hits cen- • In Malawi, in Nsanje district some tral-northern Madagascar, northern 45,000 people are affected, houses col- Mozambique, southern Malawi and lapsed, leaving displaced people in the Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo, southern region, particularly, the Mu- killing at least 39 people, five in Mozam- lanje City area. bique, 12 in Malawi, destroying homes and displacing thousands. • In Zimbabwe, heavy rains are reported (above 200 mm) in North and north- • In Madagascar, as of January 25, 39 east of the country. The depression will fatalities, 35,260 evacuated people in 62 progress towards Kariba (Gorge of the displacement sites, over 6,800 damaged Zambezi river basin between Zambia houses and more than 62,000 affected and Zimbabwe). people had been reported. • Serious concerns persist about the im- • In Mozambique, five were killed, 66 pact of the storm on highly vulnerable injured people, 660 damaged houses people, already affected by previous and 4,000 affected people across Nam- natural disasters and the conflict in the pula, Zambezia, Tete and Cabo Delgado northern region Provinces are reported. Source UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

Friday 21 January 2022 NEWS 3WEEKLY SA MIRROR ROUSING SEND-OFF FOR VETERAN ACTOR PATRICK SHAI AT MARKET THEATRE Photos: Sipho Maluka Mec Ms Mbali Hlophe Rasta (Sports,Arts,Culture and Recreation) Minister Nathi Mthethwa Sihle Sibiya and Penny Lebyane (MC) Vusi Kunene and Thami Mngqolo Actors and Actresses MEET SOUTH AFRICA’S FIRST BLACK BIOGEOCHEMIST SCHOLARSHIP: He says he a responsibility to encourage more young students in the townships to pursue studies in science-related fields… FIRST: Newly qualified biogeochemist Dr Mhlangabezi Mdutyana. Photo: Lerato Maduna/UCT By Robert Tlapu mark pass in mathematics and science subjects is a different field of science. “Most universities do not one needs to know how to swim, as we use the ship Education invariably opens new horizons and must. Luckily for me I have always connected with offer an Oceanography degree in the first year, but to get into the water and use advanced facilities to many who have experienced its life-changing sciences and numbers have always made sense to only from second year. The institutions that offer draw water samples,” explained Mdutyana. impact go on to achieve truly amazing feats in me,” said Dr Mdutyana, who has made the Depart- the marine related studies are UCT, Stellenbosch, life. ment of Oceanography in the Faculty of Science his Nelson Mandela University, UKZN and CPUT It has been a very tough journey for Mdutyana, second home. which actually makes sense since they are on the as he had to take breaks from his studies and work to And, so beckons a great future ahead for Mtha- coastal”, advised the marine expert. maintain his family. “Studying for over nine years tha-born Dr Mhlangabezi Mdutyana, who has bro- Excited at the prospects of a bright future for a person from a black community background is ken new ground by being South Africa’s first black ahead, Mdutyana said initially he was not prepared He continued that he was honoured to be the highly impossible, as you know our families expect Ocean Biogeochemist – a rare field generally ob- for what was beckoning on the horizon. “I never first to qualify in this field, as he had a responsibil- us to find employment as soon as you graduate after scure to many young South Africans looking for a knew what that field was all about while at high ity to encourage more blacks and push awareness at 4 years of the degree period. My mom understood career to pursue beyond high school. school, but I knew I was keen to do that”. universities and high schools alike and community my passion and gave me the support to reach my in general. He lamented that a career in science was goal. I really appreciate the support my family gave Dr. Mdutyana graduated from the University As much as Oceanography is a “foreign” field not that exciting for most blacks as it required study me to be where I am today”, he said. of Cape Town recently, after completing his ma- of study for most black students, it is a very fas- for over a period of 10 years. Mdutyana pointed out rine studies at the institution. Back in 2015, he was cinating career if one is into science and research that he sometimes spent a month to three months at Mdutyana’s mother works as a domestic work- awarded a scholarship to study for a master’s de- fields, according to Dr Mdutyana. the ocean collecting water samples for his research. er and dad a security, who raised in a homestead gree in Marine Biogeochemistry. For one to be “We go on cruises once a year, summer and winter spanned by the dusty streets of Phola Park in Mtha- able to follow a career in any marine field, sciences “Well, it is not really a “foreign” field if one cruises. Depending on the research we are work- tha in the Eastern Cape. and mathematics are compulsory and should be does research on not-so-common careers, but it in- ing on, the cruise can be 3-4 weeks or maximum passed in good grades, this is according to Dr Mdu- volves a lot of hard work and good for one who of 3 months. One or two of the cruises we would “I will continue doing research and contrib- tyana. “A study in any marine related study, a good- wants to be an academia, as you will be doing a lot be going deeper into the sea. And it does not mean ute to the science field of study, to create aware- of research work”, warned the water doctor. ness of studies like oceanography to our black community,”concluded the 38-year-old doctor. According to Dr Mdutyana, the field is just a

4 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 21 January 2022 SCHOOL TEXTBOOK DELIVERY DELAYS IRK PREMIER Four temporary classrooms were de- livered to the Spa Park Primary School immediately as per the instruction of Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha INTERVENTION: Education department ordered to rectify the situation and infrastructure problems at school urgently… By Frank Maponya should be delivered soonest as I was assured that Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha does a walk-about inside the premises of Spa Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha this they are en route. The principal should wait until Park Primary School in Bela-Bela on Wednesday week made a swift and prompt intervention the delivery truck arrives,” said the Premier. to ensure that operations at a primary school were conducted in an environment conducive He further said that doing inspection of the environment for teaching and learning. facility, it was evident that it is not pleasing to the eye and for that reason Mathabatha has or- This followed Mathabatha’s visit to Spa Park dered the provincial education department, pro- Primary School in Bela-Bela, where it was found vincial treasury as well as the department of pub- that learning materials in grades 8 to 10 had not lic works, roads and infrastructure to conclude been delivered since the beginning of the calen- the process of giving the school an Electronic dar year two weeks ago. Management Information System (EMIS) ap- proval by the end of the week,” he said. Mathabatha reiterated that an urgent atten- tion should be given to supply school books and This, he said, would allow the three de- provision of infrastructure to enable learners to partments to fast-track the construction of the study in a conducive environment. The school required high school at a land that had already has an enrolment of 1 781 learners with just over been identified. 40 teachers. There are eight vacant teacher posts that are on advert at the school. “This would ease the pressure on current in- frastructure,” he added. Regarding the situation Speaking to stakeholders at the school on at the school, the provincial education depart- Wednesday following an insert featured in an ment said that meetings held with various school SABC news indicating that some learners had stakeholders to address matters were raised. not received learning materials since the reopen- These include beginning the process of appoint- ing of schools, the Premier expressed his discon- ing a separate school governing body for the sec- tentment. ondary school as well as the appointment of an acting principal. Education MEC Polly Boshielo “There is no reason that learners from grade further said that four additional temporary class- 8 to 10 should not have learning materials as a es would be delivered immediately whilst tem- service provider has been appointed to deliver porary toilets would reach the school by Friday. such materials,” said Mathabatha. According to Mathabatha, an ideal situation He has noted, though, that all grades in is that no school should have a temporary class- primary schools have received their books. “I room for more than a year “to fast-track provi- have instructed that all those outstanding books sioning of permanent infrastructure.” By Robert Tlapu ACADEMIC well in the 2021 matric, will be receiving bursaries Love for education encouraged Tshepo Daniel KEEPS KIDS from Impala mine to study further in their respec- Seabelo ka Tabane to take it upon himself to tive fields,” elaborated Tabane. help children in his neighbourhood to improve OFF THE their grades. STREETS He continued that the academy will be expand- ing by opening new branches in areas like Tlha- As he was walking down the streets of Mo- PROGRESS: He provides extra-tuition that bane, Ledig, Lerome, and Boitekong townships, as nakato township, Rustenburg, three years back, demand is growing following the successful results Tabane noticed that a lot of children were loitering helps youth to achieve excellent school grades… that the academy is showing. The academy oper- around. He then came up with the idea of open- ates in two phases at 10:30am for learners who are ing an institution that could better the lives of local education), I studied my honours in Travel & Tour- also holds a diploma in Theology. not attending school for the day, and later in the youngsters through education. ism at Wits University. Upon completion, while According to Tabane, the academy had a total afternoon at 3:30pm for those who are attending working in the sector, I further studied through school. The academy currently caters to a maxi- “After noticing how the kids were loitering the long-distance learning with Harvard university to- of nine matriculants who passed with an achieve- mum of 60 learners. streets and how they poorly expressed themselves, wards my PhD in English,” elaborated Tabane, who ment of 90% distinctions. I had to open up Jones After School Tutorial Acad- “We hope to increase the intake in the branches emy. The academy helps learners with their respec- “We are pleased that all the learners who did that we will be launching soon, we will be getting tive schoolwork, from homework to exam studies assistance and backing from the Social Develop- and tutorial, in general,” said Tabane. ment Department, as well as the Rustenburg mu- nicipality. Our track record speaks for itself, hence Tabane, who is the founder and sole owner they are coming on board,” boasted Tabane. of the academy, says the academy offers tutoring and teaching from grade 1 to grade 12 learners on He further explained that the academy’s suc- weekdays. The 43-year-old academic, who was cess is how they help the learners with their stud- born in a politically influential family, explains that ies. He elaborated that the learners are not only they had to move from one area to another while in taught at their respective schools but mentored to hiding during the apartheid regime. master their subjects. “We mentor the learners to fully understand their subjects. We always make “My late mother was very influential in politics sure we are a few chapters ahead of their school and encouraged us to get the best education. After syllabus, and that makes them master the subjects,” my schooling in Monakato (primary to secondary said Tabane.

Friday 21 January 2022 CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR Consumer Eye AWARD-WINNING CONSUMER EDITOR LOOKS 060 936 2673 INTO YOUR COMPLAINTS DISABLED GIRL LIVES IN POVERTY DESPITE R5-MILLION ACCIDENT FUND PAYOUT RIDDLE: Funds received by dad, but hardly a cent dispensed to caregiver to maintain disabled child…. Beauty Kgosana ensures that Maphuthi has food and clean clothes from the R350 she gets from Sassa. By Thuli Zungu child’s aunt, Beauty, is looking after her, THE she is not get any money for her support GUARDIAN’S A young teenager who sustained from Lepatsi, according to Makgosana. serious head injuries which dras- FUND tically affected her mobility and “The child survives through the speech, lives in abject poverty in Sassa monthly disability grant and is · The Guardian’s Fund was created to re- a shack, without proper care – de- languishing at home this year after her ceive and manage money on behalf of peo- spite the Road Accident Fund hav- father failed to enrol her at a school for ple who are legally incapable of managing ing awarded R5,7 million for her the disabled children, as recommended their own affairs. This includes minors, upkeep six years ago. by the social workers,” said Makgosana. unborn heirs and missing or absent per- Mmaphuthi Mokgosana, 16, of sons. Mshenguville squatter camp in At- Lepatsi denied that he was not sup- teridgeville, Pretoria, is cared for by porting the child, claiming the Mok- · The High Court appoints a guardian, oth- her aunt, Beauty Mokgosana in a gosana family were the ones blocking er than the natural guardian of a minor, as shack that is hardly a consoling cush- him from taking care of his child. the legal guardian of a minor who can then ion for a person living with her kind claim maintenance for the person whose of disabilities. “They even stopped me from buy- money is held in the fund. Her uncle, Darios Mokgosana, ing her a bed and to repair the shack my says she was only six years- old when daughter sleeps in.” He said it was their · Only the High Court can deprive a natural she and her mother were involved own doing that her child was sleeping in guardian of guardianship over his or her in an accident while they were on a shack that did not even have a locker. minor. their way to a wedding on April 27 He also claimed that he bought a house 2016. Her mother was killed on the for his daughter but moved, back to stay · The Master of the High Court may pay spot while the child sustained seri- in his shack along the same street as her all accrued interest, as well as up to R100 ous injuries after the car they were daughter so he could have access to her. 000 from the invested capital, for main- travelling in overturned. The injuries tenance, like school and university fees, left – among other complications – He said he could not take the child clothes, medical fees, boarding and lodg- the child’s hand disabled, her mouth to stay with him because there was an ing and any other needs that can be moti- twisted and speech slurred. agreement that the childshould be in the vated. The teen’s uncle told WSAM care of her aunt. that, after the accident, her injured · Payments can be made directly to the ser- niece was taken to Mokgopong Hos- Lepatsi admitted that the child was vice provider like schools, universities and pital, where she spent six months in not at school but blamed the aunt for bookshops. the intensive care unit while recuper- the child’s inability to attend school ating. this year. “They only gave me her birth · The Master has no jurisdiction to appoint Mokgosana said at the time of the certificate and school report in Decem- a guardian or custodian over a minor. accident, Valley Lepatsi, the father of ber when schools were closed and there the child had already separated with was nothing I could do to have her reg- · As far as custody of a minor is concerned, her mother and had moved out from istered.” the Child Care Act, 74 of 1983, provides the squatter camp room he had shared that the Commissioner for Child Welfare with the deceased. “When he moved Contact for comment, Tebogo Keka- for the district in which the minor is resi- out, he took all his belongings which na, the lawyer who handled the child’s dent, and who is a designated Magistrate, included a fridge and sofas,” said claim, gave a formal response regarding may appoint a custodian over a minor, if Darios. the law that exempts the establishment after an enquiry, it is found that the minor Shortly after his sister’s death, of a Guardian Fund for a disabled child is a child in need of care. Lepatsi’s reportedly showed up and who cannot manage his or her affairs. promised to assist the family with the · Section 14 of the Child Care Act sets out death claim through the Road Acci- Kekana said she did not know why the circumstances in terms of which a mi- dent Fund. she was being dragged into this matter nor is deemed to be in need of care, and “He even took us to the lawyer as she had discharged her duties long includes the situation where a child has no who briefed and took our instruc- time ago. ‘’This is a family matter and parent or guardian or a child whose par- tions,’’ Makgosana said. The lawyer has nothing to do with me or the Road ent or guardian cannot be traced. lodged a claim with RAF on behalf Accident Fund (RAF) payment,’’ Ke- of both the mother and child. “The kana said. · The custodian which the Commissioner of documents we received from RAF Child Welfare appoints, is the person who revealed that the lawyer received R “Opening a Guardian Fund was not is responsible for the day-to-day care of 1.5 million in December 2016 and a RAF requirement as the child had a the minor. a further R4.2 million on March 14 surviving parent who lodged a claim on 2017,‘’ said Makgosana. her behalf,” said Kekana, adding that · The custodian does however not have the He said the psychiatrist’s report after receipt of payment from RAF, the right to administer the assets of the minor. was clear on the protection of the father could use the money to the best interest of the child. · It is important to note that money which remains unclaimed in the Guardian’s She too blamed the child’s caregiver Fund for a period of 30 years as from the for not giving the father her birth certifi- date upon which the person became enti- cate and custody of the child. tled to claim it, is forfeited to the State. child’s interests which, in this case, Mkhukhu that Mmaputhi a millionaire calls her home. Kekana said she was not aware had been not protected. Although the that the child had not been enrolled at a school for the disabled children this year. Lepatsi had taken the legal route a few years ago to have custody of the child, according to the lawyer .

6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Friday 21 January 2022 IKUSASA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAREER GUIDE YET ANOTHER UNIQUE CAREER OPTION FOR SA YOUTHS EMPLOYABILITY: Even the great Albert Einstein wished to become a plumber By WSAM Staff Reporter plumbing industry the perfect gateway into the Photo: Courtesy of Majuba TVET ALL ABOUT THE Most people think that plumbing is dirty working world. CONSTRUCTION SETA work or a non-skilled profession. According to Plumbing Africa, an organisation that plays The Construction Education and Training Au- The Construction Education and active role in the training and development of thority (CETA) and the Quality Council for Trades Training Authority (CETA) provides skills plumbers in South Africa, this is a mispercep- & Occupations (QCTO) are responsible for evalu- development services to the construction tion, because being a plumber is not only a re- ating and accrediting all suitable training courses sector for the implementation of warding job, but profession that is recognised for use by prospective plumbers. You will need to the objectives of the National Skills as a valuable pillar of society. complete CETA- or QCTO-accredited training to Development Strategy (NSDS III). The become a licensed plumber. CETA, together with 49 other SETAs Plumbing Africa proudly points out that with- in South Africa, also fund various out plumbing, modern life would not exist, and The best way to start your career is as an as- skills programmes like learnerships, point out that even Albert Einstein, one of the sistant or learner plumber, where you will work apprenticeships and internships at various greatest geniuses in history, had said, once, that: alongside an experienced and qualified plumber public education and training institutions “If I had my life to live over again, I would be a while servicing residences. As you gain experi- such as universities, Universities of plumber.” ence, you will be able to explore opportunities Technology and Technical and Vocational within the industry. Once you have qualified as Education and Training (TVET) Colleges Plumbing Africa says plumbers do not need a plumber you can work as commercial plumber, to have a university degree, but that industry-rec- service and repair plumber, residential plumber, ognised training is required to become a qualified sanitary plumber, or water supply plumber. plumbing practitioner. There are many opportunities for plumbers in A common entry point into the plumbing in- South Africa. Some plumbers work for companies dustry is through an apprenticeship with a licensed in the construction industry, as well as for plumb- plumber or plumbing company. During training, ing companies, while others are independent con- you will learn how to install water supplies, to tractors working on a self-employed basis. identify and fix faults, repair domestic appliances, and attend to emergency call-outs, among and so Plumbing is not only about working with on. pipes and taps in bathrooms and kitchens. It is so much more, and specialisations include arbi- Once you have joined a plumber or plumb- trators, estimators, training assessors, above and ing company, you can earn while you study. Many below ground drainage systems experts, rainwater families do not have the funds to study once their disposal specialists; solar, heat pump, or gas in- children leave high school and this makes the stallations officers, as well as water energy profes- sionals. VETERAN She saw a gap and realised that many young TEACHER GIVES women were without skills to better their own VILLAGE WOMEN lives. HOPE So, Mawela rounded up the women and en- thused them into doing something to pluck them- CHANGE: Mission to empower the jobless selves out of poverty. villagers paying off… “I am empowering the young women with the knowledge and skills that I had acquired some Nchabong Mawela, 63, a retired teacher from By Frank Maponya Sitting at home without much to do after a 36- years ago from my mother at an early age while I a rural Limpopo school, is empowering unem- A retired schoolteacher from a rural Limpopo year teaching career, the mother of six thought she was still young,” she said. ployed women with sewing and knitting skills village has taken things upon herself to give had to do something after she found that there was back to the community by empowering unem- a lot of despair among local women in the village. Mawela uses buttons, needle, crochet and ployed women with skills to fend for themselves. spago yarn from Malaysia to knit classic ladies’ “The idea is to change the mindset of young handbags. Her daughter buys material for her in Nchabong Mawela, a former teacher at the unemployed women, that of engaging in blame Johannesburg. Moukangoe High School in GaMotodi village near games by pointing fingers at government for not Praktiseer in Burgersfort, is on a mission to change providing jobs to them while they are not doing “The material I use brings unique kinds of bags the lives of young, jobless women by using her something for themselves. Also, that are also beautiful. And they are the talk of the spare time to teach them sewing and knitting skills. town as they also sell fast,” she boasted. I wanted to stop them from gossiping unneces- sarily,” said the 63-year-old pensioner. Now Mawela is set to expand her community initiative by opening an academy one day to train unemployed youths in job creation skills in the area. Her main concern was that many of the young women were always complaining of job scarcity, but failed to do something about their situation. Teenage pregnancy is rife in the area and Mawela wants this behaviour of engaging in sex- ual relations at an early stage by the youth in her area to come to a stop. She also blamed the spo- radic looting that continued unabated to poverty and loitering. “An idle mind is the contributing factor of dis- gruntled youth taking part in unnecessary criminal activities and drugs. Teenage pregnancy is also getting out of hand and this must be brought to an end,” she concluded.

Friday 21 January 2022 FOOD AND WINE 7WEEKLY SA MIRROR ‘TALKING’ TASTING KITS ENLIVEN WINE EXPERIENCE INVENTIVE: The wine tasting kits also feature premier wines from the picturesque La Motte in Franschhoek. ADVENTURE: Gadget installed with NVENTIVE: the wine tasting kits are produced monthly, feature different wines, a tasting sheet with the AR codes simply scanned with smartphone camera to access information on wines and wineries. winemaker’s voice to provide wine drinker with - enough for two people to enjoy. tions, the information on the kits includes eight nuanced info about wine... The vinitube (similar to a test tube) includes interactive content widgets with links to videos, tasting notes, photos, recipes, wine reviews, web- By Len Maseko Yet it is the most practical way to enthuse a a unique AR code for each wine which, when sites, social media, wine club or newsletter sign Any wine invariably tells a story of its origins, wine drinker to want to buy it since it is impracti- scanned, automatically plays the winemakers per- up, online stores and much more. the climate, the soil and the art behind its mak- cal for a winemaker or wine sales consultant to sonal voice note. ing. Yet, even while it may charm or dispel be present. Edwards says Soleil Société Club’s wine tast- its first-time or usual imbiber, there is always “It’s like sitting with 10 winemakers as you ing kits are aimed at making wine tasting “more some mystic crying to be unravelled about any For established wine labels, there is of course discover each wine in the tasting kit!” Edwards accessible, less intimidating, more interactive, en- wine in the glass or bottle. no need for introduction as they are already trad- said. tertaining, more fun - and to do it responsibly. It ing by reputation, and have loyal fans behind, allows wine lovers to discover new wines & win- Hence, a wine tasted amid the tutelage of the while a new label might just struggle to entice a “When the AR code is scanned, the first thing eries and plan to visit them”. winemaker who crafted it is always an illuminat- wine drinker to buy it on a whim. you’ll hear is the winemaker describing the wine Types of wine tasting kits available, include: ing experience, enlivens the enjoyment of the as if you were at the winery! The AR code also • Wine region selections - Taste Franschhoek, wine while also cultivating a connection between This topic is prompted by the ingenious inven- unlocks more information about the wine and the the drinker and the wine. Something that is much tion by entrepreneur Stanley Edwards of Soleil winery and provides food pairing suggestions, Proe Paarl, Taste Hemel en Aarde, etc…. better than the rather impersonal act of reading Société Club, who has created a unique wine tast- recipes and much more - including a direct link to • Varietal selection - Taste Pinotage, Taste the wine’s label to know it better, and then de- ing kit that “talks to you”. When the talking to you the wineries online store so orders can be done as ciding to either buy it on a hunch or move on to it does as the tasting kit has a personal voice note the tasting is completed”. Chenin Blanc, etc… another proposition. from the winemaker or the winery that tells the What are vinitubes? • Restaurant wine list collections - as selection wine drinker about the wine, the wine farm and The irony is that the label behind the bottle food pairing suggestions for the wine. Vinitubes are test tubes filled with wine in the from a restaurants wine list is meant to introduce the wine to the prospective laboratory under argon gas to ensure freshness, • Association collections - Conservations buyer, to trigger a sense of anticipation or, better Edwards says wineries often wineries often zero oxidation and a minimum shelf life of three still, to create an instant desire to buy the bottle, describe how their wine label tells a story, yet “the months. The process happens under the beady eye Champions, Stellenbosch Cabernet Collec- but still falls way short of making a compelling reality is, many don’t.” of master sommelier Jean Vincent Ridon, with the tive, WineIndustry Transformation Unit; proposition. vinitubes thoroughly cleaned through reverse os- • Wine show and competition collections - Old Which is where the “talking wine tasting kit” mosis. Mutual Trophy Wine Show, Best of WineX, comes in. The wine tasting kits consist of ten etc…. vinitubes, each with a 45ml wine tasting sample The wine tasting kits are produced monthly, • Personal recommendations from wine experts filled with different wines, a tasting sheet is in- & sommeliers - Michael Fridjhon, Christian- cluded which also has all the AR codes which are Eedes, Somms on Call; and simply scanned with your smartphone camera to • A selection from a wineries - Taste La Motte, access the wineries content. Taste Spier. In addition to the winemaker’s wine descrip-

8 WEEKLY SA MIRROR OPINION/ANALYSIS Friday 21 January 2022 Comment SERIOUSLY INJURED YOUTH ODE TO KUPANE - NEEDS URGENT HELP ENTREPRENEUR, PHILANTHROPIST Children are born to be nurtured because PAR EXCELLENCE they are the greatest assets for any nation. All efforts must be made by parents or guardians DEPARTED: Tribute to businessman Boikie to protect them at all cost until they are adult enough to take care of themselves. David Kupane (left) who gave his life and It is in this vein that we today expose the resources so abundantly in service of poor… plight of a 16 -year-old youth, Mmaphuthi Mok- gosana, of Mshenguville informal settlement in By Lybon Mabasa stood the intricacies of his business and the com- ber of BCM and community leader Joyce Kalaote. Atteridgeville who narrowly escaped death after EVERY iconic place has its share of legends. munity he lived in, to know when to lend a help- He gave superlative services for the funeral of lead- sustaining serious head injuries in a car crash And the impact these legends make in their cho- ing hand. Protection also came from the youth in ers such as Muntu Ka Myeza and Khehla Mthembu, while on their way to a wedding in April 2016. sen spheres is the stuff that truly distinguishes Orlando, and from even those regarded as gang- to mention but a few. She spent nearly six months in the Intensive Care them from the ordinary – much to public atten- sters since he had willingly helped their desperate Unit at a hospital in Limpopo. Her traumatic ex- tion and acclaim. families in numerous occasions. Isn’t true that they When we were picking up ashes of cherished perience did not end there. Her mother, who was were products of the society they lived in? He of- members killed by method of petrol-laced tyres put travelling with her, died in the accident. Soweto and philanthropist-entrepreneur par ex- ten found himself burying boys hardly in their teens around their neck, dubbed necklace, he was there cellence Boikie David Kupane are undeniably an and whose families could hardly afford a loaf of to face those undignified horrors, suffering the pain Mokgosana, whose mobility has been drasti- indivisible pair in legendary stakes. With his pass- bread. No exchange of money was ever a condition and distress with us. He did not only do funerals, cally affected because of the accident has dif- ing on January 21, Soweto lost one of its pioneering of service. For the ostentatious, Kupane Funerals but shouldered the community, particularly those ficulty in speaking, one of her hands is dysfunc- stars, not only in the funeral undertaking business, was not the ‘to go to’ outfit; as he strictly offered in Orlando from where he operated. It was through tional and is currently staying with her aunt in but also in the galaxy of caring souls with a true solemn and dignified send-offs, so exhibitionists him that lots of families were able to put food on a dilapidated shack.What compounds her prob- heart of a community servant. tended to take their riotously fancy funerals which their tables. There are children who owe their edu- lem is that her father, who was allegedly sepa- became popular in the townships elsewhere. Not for cation to Ntate Kupane. rated from her mother at the time of the accident, His passing was like the switching-off of the him to conduct funerals where the rich and famous lodged a claim with the Road Accident Fund on only light illuminating a hundred life-affirming who, instead of using a hearse on their last journey, It was a common occurrence among other fu- behalf of the mother and child.The claim was in- stairs. Now that he is gone, the question is, how are preferred to be flown by helicopters to the grave. neral parlours for bodies to be compromised in itially filed by the girl’s family but this changed we all going to go up or even come down? storage, because of inadequate facilities especially when her father took over allegedly after not While his parlour had the resources to manage during periods of unrest where many people were even informing the girl’s family. Bra Boikie belonged to a rare and dying breed such a funeral, they always chose the simple and killed by the police and security forces of the apart- of men that made our communities proud. dignified funerals for their people. Dignified and heid regime. That indignity never occurred in the The lawyer acting on behalf of the destitute simple were their hallmark. They encouraged peo- auspices of the Kupane group. Few could match the girl has confirmed that R5,7 million was paid Passing at the age of 83, he left behind indelible ple to treat their communities with dignity – in life care and cleanliness he showed. This is what drew out to her father by RAF. The sad thing though and inimitable footprints that will be hard to follow and in death. people to him and his parlour in the townships. In is that the father did not even contribute a cent by his peers in the funeral parlour sector. Albeit an some instances, he was willing to travel with them towards the burial of his ex wife and the victim extraordinary successful businessman, humility did Ntate Kupane was easy and simple to love as he to far-away provinces to go and bury their dead. He has not been paid anything and she is staying not escape him; he was compassionate to a fault. He went about doing his business. Ever calm, he would resisted to willingly report cases of people who died in a shabby shack . She has not even been en- was without a tinge of arrogance often displayed by gently put his palm on one’s shoulder and very soft- from police gunshots and brought to him to escape rolled to a school for the disabled to help in her the successful and never the person to overwhelm ly and sweetly whisper ‘it is alright, and they are al- accountability. education and mobility. The family survives on our communities by the towering power of his right, allow them to rest’. As he said those words to her monthly government grant.The girl sleeps on wealth and success. He belonged to the people, and you, one could not but feel calming gentleness. This He wanted the police to do their dirty work a makeshift bed that is supported with bricks at they, in turn, to him. was Ntate Boikie David Kupane for you. Members themselves. Ntate Kupane gave his life and re- each corner. A pathetic sight. of his family appear to have inherited those attrib- sources so abundantly to the poor, a hero of such To the bereaved, he was a trusted companion utes, too. We cannot help it too, we feel compelled magnificent proportions – a standing that most The father claims that he had built a house they ever needed in their dire moment. He exuded to say to members of his family, friends, and the of our celebrated media-created heroes made no to stay with the child but her family was refus- natural warmth during moments of great distress greater community that ‘it is okay’ and he rests. meaningful effort to approximate. Kupane was bur- ing him custody. The family, he adds, has also as families felt beaten down by the weight of con- ied at Fourways Memorial January 22, 2022. not furnished him with the necessary documents ditions weakening their knees in times of loss of The Black Consciousness (BC) Movement was to register the girl at a school for the disabled. loved ones. Every person who entered his funeral too often caught in dire financial straits and had to In his death, the pearly gates of heaven have The family has maintained that the girl’s father parlour, not only felt special but was also treated as rely on the benevolence and magnanimity of frater- received one who is already an angel. His love for changed the briefing with the lawyer so he could such. He accorded all and sundry the same respect, nal spirits like Ntate Kupane. We will forever pay black people was unparalleled. We urge those who benefit from the RAF claim. irrespective of social standing or ability to pay. That homage to him for the services he selflessly ren- loved black people unreservedly before him to wel- earned him respect by all. dered to the BC movement. It was Kupane Funer- come him. We urge Biko, Hani and Ntate Sobukwe It is surprising that the father was quick to als that travelled with us to Marapyane to bury our to welcome one of their ilk. lodge the claim with RAF but was now giving Even during the most difficult of periods in vibrant youth leader, Comrade Tshekedi Sam See- excuses why he cannot give this very sick girl the country’s history, when pseudo comrades were ma. He buried the former Azasco president Brister Go well dear father, brother, and friend to all – his child – enough attention, emotional and fi- murdering owners and drivers of funeral parlours, Kalaote and his esteemed mother, a respected mem- of us. nancial support.The flimsy excuses he has given defence for Kupane came naturally as much as he Lybon Tiyani Mabasa: Struggle stalwart of the BC are not enough to justify his continued ignorance had reciprocated for us. Kupane genuinely under- movement of taking proper care for his own child. The mon- ey he received from RAF was for one purpose : To take care of the needs of this seriously des- titute child.She needs specialised hospital treat- ment and the best medical care she can get to improve her condition. Although this is a family matter, Social workers need to enter the fray as soon as pos- sible and investigate why the money was not be- ing used for its purpose. They should also inquire why the money received by the girl’s father was not properly utilised for her own needs. They should also check why the amount was not paid into a trust account and monitored by a lawyer who would attend to the child’s needs.Paying the amount into the father’s account has done noth- ing but brought misery to this girl and her family. The sooner the money is traced and paid into a trust account, the better. As our late icon, Nelson Mandela once said : ‘’ Our children are the rock on which our future will be built.’’ Mokgosana is also our future and she needs to be treated with care and respect. v 060 936 2673 [email protected] Weekly SA Mirror is published by Weekly SA Mirror Pty Ltd. Correspondence to be directed to: PostNet Suite 230, Private Bag X 9, Melville 2109. Website: www.weeklysamirror.news Contact: 060 936 2673 Letters to be sent to: [email protected] Weekly SA Mirror subscribes to the Press Code of Ethics and Conduct for South African Print and Online Media. As a subscriber publication and member of the Press Council of SA, the publication is thus subject to the Press Code and to the jurisdiction of the PCSA’s com- plaints procedures.

Friday 21 January 2022 OPINION/ANALYSIS 9WEEKLY SA MIRROR SHOWBIZ WORLD LAUDS INIMITABLE PATRICK SHAI ICONIC: Generous and unassuming spirit who gave of himself to those keen to drink from his fountain of wisdom… Most creatives are depressed, and we wear a mask to cover that up – actress Tonique Phala By Gugu Sibiya and knew him well for a period spanning over three made him happy. I’m sad he’s gone, upset that he I pray that he finds eternal rest, peace and what- Having woken up to the shattering news of bril- decades. died on my birthday. I’m going to miss him,” she ever eluded him in his last days. I know he knew liant actor Patrick Shai’s death at his Soweto ends sadly. I appreciated the role he’s played in my life. What home last Saturday, South Africa’s arts commu- Top international model, actress Nakedi Ribane a genius, what a loss,” concluded an inconsolable nity this week huddled together in solemn shock first got acquainted to Shai in 1985. “My sister He- Actress and backing singer to the late reggae Phala. to embrace the ebullient spirit of its departed lena and I used to watch him in a stage play called king Lucky Dube, Tonique Phala, says her relation- member. Mzumba at Muldersdrift. I was still deeply steeped ship with Shai goes back a long way. Deeply moved teacher and veteran actress Lyd- in modelling then. ia Mokgokoloshi says Shai’s death is an irretracta- Only 65 years old, the actor will be remem- “I met Patrick while still a young stage actress, ble damage to the industry and arts and culture fra- bered as someone who truly distinguished himself “As fate would have it, we acted as a couple, finding my way in the industry. I had just luckily ternity at large. “I’m devastated. He was family, my by bringing his peculiar stamp excellence to what- Nkweseng and Senthawolele in Bophelo ke Sem- been taken under the wing of brilliant acting cou- son and we worked together on the first instalment ever role he played – for which he has been widely phego. The drama was in Pedi but we rehearsed ple and playwright, the late Roseline Morapedi and of the TV drama, Bophelo ke Semphego, where he saluted and especially for his passion on his craft. our lines in ‘tsotsi taal’. A gifted, hard worker who Boikie Mohlamme. While being mentored, the duo was my son, Nkwesheng. Apart from keeping multitudes of viewers glued to ensured we both nailed our scenes,” mused Ribane were cast for a film entitled Fire Parish in Alexan- their screens, he generously shared the spotlight about the late actor. dra. As fate would have it, I met Pat on that set, “We talked a lot and visited each other over the with his co-stars, appreciating that it was more playing a cameo role of a shebeen queen. He saw years. We cared about each other that’s what makes about the storyline than about individual talent. To Destined to play a couple, they hooked up in my potential and persuaded the producer to devel- this loss so difficult.” push this point further, he rehearsed with them to The Art. She played a psychologist while he was a op my character.” ensure that their delivery exceeded expectations all jazz musician, both fresh from exile. Chuckling, she recalled the funeral they attend- the time. She says Shai wanted her to do well, he used ed together in Limpopo. “People’s attention was “We were not just colleagues or friends, but he to coach her. By the time we met again on the set overwhelming, so we hid in the bedroom where we Aside from the epic Bophelo ke Semphego, was my brother. Always looking out for me. While of Bophelo ke Semphego, I was confident. His ate our food. On one of his visits, I had just slaugh- where he played the womanising boyfriend, he also he was working in the National Arts Council in dedication and passion to his work and desire to tered a chicken. He was so excited, he begged me left a lasting impression on Soul City viewers as Limpopo, he’d book me for various jobs including help everybody, especially youngsters, was moti- for the “insides” - which he liked a lot. That’s the late Thabang Nkonyeni’s husband, Bra Tiger on MC-ing and judging pageants. vational. who he was, a simple man who appreciated simple Zone 14, Seakamela, a deadbeat, missing-in-action things and was totally unaffected by fame. husband in Skeem Saam, a gender-based activist in “We had each other’s back, boosting each other “That’s why I’m so saddened at the manner he Uzalo, showed up in the 80s musical Mzumba and every chance we got. The most unforgettable are passed away. Most creatives are depressed, and we “Our caring went beyond the screen. When my play Sophiatown, among others. the gender-based violence workshops he hosted. wear a mask to cover that up when we get on our son who was Patrick’s age died, I was distraught, He was incredible! He valued my opinion and en- various stages. We are seemingly happy as we offer but the tears didn’t flow. When I heard of his death, After hearing of his passing, fans rushed to so- gaged me on world issues he was so knowledgeable our award-winning performances. it cut deep and I cried. However, as a praying wom- cial media to watch his message to hip-hop expo- about,” she recalls. an, I conceded that God’s Will be done. I will miss nent Cassper Nyovest. Shai was offering himself to “As soon as we’re alone, we take off the masks. him a lot,” she states. be the contender to the rapper’s boxing challenge, “As good as he was with people; he refused to Nobody sees our pain nor help us because as far instead of the one he’d already fingered. He begged join PAWE, a union that fought for actors’ rights. as they’re concerned, we’re good. Besides, when Listening to the tributes from people who him for an opportunity to beat him up. Of course, Yet, he never missed a chance to give input when- people think you have it all, how do you tell them started out working with him and ended up being the actor later apologised. But the proposal was ever we were having animated discussions about about the anguish you’re going through,” she asks family, it’s evident that he’s touched their lives in funny. our plight. No surprises there. We’re talking about rhetorically. a profound manner. He comes across as a beautiful someone who was serious about his craft. A talent- soul, oozing love and Ubuntu. He’s one of the few Heart-broken and paying their tribute to fellow ed singer and amazing dancer. “Lord knows we need help and prayer. The sad- successes that never allowed fame or status to go to star are people who’d become his second family dest thing for me is that Pat always gave of himself their head. His generosity with his time and genius “He was proud when I finally became an advo- without expecting anything in return. He wanted speaks volumes about his character and personality. cate, showering me with praises”. everybody to succeed and enjoy recognition. Yet, Shai will be buried on Saturday. none of us were there for him when he needed us. Pat was involved in a lot of things that benefit- ted others. Coaching actors, especially young ones,

10 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FASHION/LIFESTYLE Friday 21 January 2022 NEW YEAR USHERS EXQUISITE FASHION THEME RESOLUTIONS STATEMENT: Paris Couture Week exhibited finest collections which had social media gagging at rich talents… By Mpumi Brown parelli, displaying wearable art on The year 2022 has already begun, the runway. and local South African and styling closet must-haves must designer, Thebe Magugu, represent- include this year’s new fresh take ing local talent on an international on street-style trends that have ex- platform. These trends showcase traordinary twist with everyday only the finest trends you should wear and couture. thread into your wardrobe this year. Paris Couture Week exposed the Your closet New Year resolutions finest collections which had social will focus on themes that explore the media gagging at the talents of Schap- taste of luxury for everyday fashion fol- lowers. Pictured clockwise from top left: Stella McCartney, Brunello Cucinelli, Akris, Tod’s, Loewe, Rick Owens, Prabal Gurung, Ulla Johnson. #1 BUSINESS SCHOOL #3 VARSITY TEAM DROPOUT The past couple of years saw many changes in the fashion Dolce & Gabbana, LaQuan Smith, Michael Kors, and Fendi all ecosystem, but none quite as impactful as our communal, wide- got the memo: suiting is made to pair with bras and bikini tops. spread commitment to leisurewear. In short, ladies really know Maybe we spent so many months away from offices, designers their way around some chic athletic gear, so designers need to decided that when the return to work happens, it needs to look a bring their A-game to impress in this particular category. Tod’s, little different. Whether these suits and bras are built for the board Loewe, Stella McCartney, and Rick Owens were just some of the meeting or dinner-out, there’s no doubt they’re statement-making. labels that, well, brought it. BIG PANTS, BIG PLANS While one could call wide, slouchy trousers the trend, the truth is you’re not done with this one until you pair them with an over- sized blouse, jacket, or coat. And perhaps all three. Sometimes that volume-on-volume is cinched in with a strategic tuck or belt but designers like Phillip Lim embraced that free-flowing look to cool effect as well. Pictured clockwise from top left: Fendi, LaQuan Smith, Pictured clockwise from top left: Jil Sander, Schiaparel- Stella McCartney, Lanvin, Thebe Magugu, Proenza Sch- li, Comme des Garçons, Balenciaga, Carolina Herrera, ouler, Michael Kors Collection, Dolce & Gabbana. Tory Burch, Marni, Missoni. #2 IN BLACK AND WHITE These contrasting combinations are many things, but ba- sic isn’t one of them. Done up in stripes and polka dots, the current approach to black and white is graphic, yes, but it’s also playful, bold, and, in short, head-turning. Tory Burch’s corseted dress felt like a workwear revelation, while Schia- parelli’s disco-worthy top and skirt were a louche and luxe approach to evening, and Balmain’s maillot and statement- shoulder blazer, done up in spots, was a return to the ’80s we can get behind.

Friday 21 January 2022 FASHION/LIFESTYLE 11WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEW ERTS’ ULI ROB YEAR, NEW ORLD YOU! K W SULTRY: KULI SASSY SASA’S 10 MAKE-UP 2022 TRENDS ROBERTS asks owner HORIZON: Celebrity make-up artist Nomsa of Sasa Cosmetics Madida shares her insight into what she believes and Celebrity make- will be the 10 hot make-up trends this year. up artist to the stars, YELLOW POP Nomsa Madida, Yellow is totally unexpected for New Year’s, some unmade-up questions… but it looks so chic with earth tones. Pair a mustard shade with a brown halo and pink By Kuli Roberts blush to make it a little more wearable. A CREASE FULL OF CRYSTALS Where do come from? with minimal makeup elsewhere feels incred- - From Joburg (Soweto, Dobsonville to be FACE-OFF: Sassa Madida - made-up and ready to conquer. ibly fresh—and is a great way to use all those exact, South Africa). gems you have in your kit. losing. 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12 WEEKLY SA MIRROR MOTORING Friday 21 January 2022 KIA CARNIVAL MOTORING:Briefs – SHATTERING CONVENTIONS HUGE PETROL AND DIE- SEL PRICE HIKE ON THE SEVEN OR EIGHT CARDS SEATER: Fits in between SUV and South African motorists suffered brutal multi-purpose vehicle fuel price increases during 2021 and as the first month of 2022 comes to an end, the fuel By Ali Mphaki price forecast for February 2022 isn’t look- ing good. The Sepedi speaking South Africans have never KIA CARNIVAL: Sliding doors welcome you to an upscale interior. felt so elated like when the Kia Shuma first hit While we wait for an official announce- our shores those many years ago in September Indeed, Kia as part of the global Hyundai-Kia Gary Scott. ment from the Department of Mineral Re- 1999. Automotive Group keeps rising from its humble ori- He sees the new Kia Carnival as a product that sources and Energy regarding fuel price gins in 1944 making bicycles and motorcycles. adjustments for February 2022, analysts are Warra, finally we have a car named in our lan- will bridge the gap between an SUV and multi- expecting increases. guage, they enthused, with their chests swelling In South Africa it was founded in Decem- purpose vehicle at the upper-end of the sub-million- with pride. ber 1997, and joined Associated Motor Holding rand region. The price of Brent Crude Oil has been (AMH), a division of Imperial, in 1998. rising steadily during January 2022 and has It’s not hard to fathom why there was such a Available in four specification trim levels, rang- this week breached the $90 mark for the first warmth appreciation of the South Korean manufac- Take the name Picanto for instance, ing between seven- and eight-seat configurations, time in 7 years. The rise has mostly been turer debut model into the South African market. If indeed it is of Korean origin and means pricing starts from R799 995 for the Kia Carnival driven by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine ten- “Spicy, then it goes without saying that the name 2.2 CRDi EX 8AT 7-Seater, whole top of the range sions and the resulting potential threat of For the Sepedi speaking man (and woman) Carnival can only conjure good times, things like Kia Carnival 2.2 CRDI SXL 8AT 7-Seater will cost possible US sanctions. Kia Shuma easily translated into his/her language funfair, festivity, pleasure ground etc. you R1 024 995. can only mean one thing – I am employed or I am Boasting seven or eight seats, the launch of the This is likely to have a considerable im- working. Interestingly is that, unbeknown to most new Kia Carnival in South Africa last week, dis- All Carnival models come standard with Kia’s pact on local fuel prices. However, the blow of us, names of all Kia models are inspired by actual rupts a staid segment and proves again what is pos- Unlimited km or five-year warranty (inclusive of will be softened somewhat considering that places or are translations of ancient words. sible when conventions are shattered, boasts CEO roadside assistance), as well as a six-year or 90 the Rand has firmed up against the US Dol- 000km maintenance plan. lar during the same period from R15.82 in Whilst that is so, one should quickly add a dis- the beginning of the month to R15.27 as of claimer that the Carnival in the latest Kia does in no January 27.-CARS.co.za way refer to the hotel and casino resort in Boksburg. DYNAMIC MAYABA JOINS Of interest is that though known as Korean In- ISUZU SA ternational Motors, etymologically speaking the name Kia, according to the company, derives from Marcia Mayaba joins the Isuzu Motors South the Sino-Korean characters, it is roughly translated Africa (IMSAf) senior executive team as the as “Rising from Asia.” newly appointed Department Executive for Dealer and Business Development. SOPHISTICATED: The interior is roomy enough with all the latest gadgets at hand Marcia joins IMSAf with impressive BOLD: The tiger nose grille flanked by LED headlights gives the new Kia Carnival a unique look experience within the automotive indus- try, which spans over two decades. She has worked across various fields, including truck rental, car rental, leasing, and fleet man- agement as well as having extensive retail experience, holding positions of General Manager, Dealer Principal, and Franchise Executive, and was the first female in the South African Motor industry to head a Mo- tor Group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange when she was appointed as the Chief Executive of Barloworld Motor Retail. During her tenure with Barloworld, Mar- cia also held the role of Vice President of the National Automobile Dealers Association. In 2021 Marcia was voted as one of the Top 100 most influential women in Africa - Automo- tive Supply Chain. VW POLO MOST UNSAFEST CAR ON OUR ROADS A document provided by the RTMC titled South African Fatal Crashes in Context, paints a grim picture of the road safety with- in our country with fatal crash data as well as speed infringement data. The study which was concluded over a four- year period, from October 1 2017 to June 30 2021 details that: “A total of 48 330 vehicles were involved in 37 583 fatal crashes with 45 232 deaths during the period according to data on the Road Traffic Man- agement Corporation’s national crash data management system,” The locally produced compact hatch- back from the German manufacturer is at any given time doing more harm than good. With drivers performing backyard stunts or attempting to use their entire speedometer to clock 240km/h and beyond (attempting be- ing the operative word here). The RTMC found that of the top 20 mod- els involved in fatal crashes, the Toyota Hi- lux and Quantum as well as the Volkswagen Polo made up a majority at a sheer 43.2%. However, it was the Polo that contributed the most with a statistic of 16.7% alone re- affirming that Polo drivers rank unsafest in SA.-CAR MBALULA FIXES LICENS- ING CARD MACHINE In a tweet on Wednesday Minister of Trans- port Fikile Mbalula wrote: “Good morning SA, yesterday I visited the Staff at the DLCA and spent the afternoon with them. “The Licensing Card Machine has been fixed and is in operation. The Staff is pulling Day and Night shift to ensure your License are made and delivered.” The machine broke in November 2021 with Mbalula at the time saying it is in Ger- many.

Friday 21 January 2022 PERSONAL FINANCE/BUSINESS 13WEEKLY SA MIRROR By Isaac Moledi WORLD JOBS MONEY market The unemployment rate in South Africa esca- OUTLOOK BLEAK lated to alarming levels in 2021 and the recruit- AS AUTOMATION focused approach increases efficiency and speed of ment landscape worldwide has changed irrevo- BEGINS TO BITE employment, while saving on salary commissions. cably since the COVID-19 pandemic. Depending on the subscription package, potential JOBS: A total 85 million jobs are expected to be displaced employers can also see what competitors are offer- A report released by the World Economic Fo- ing to draw prospective employees,” Mbanga says. rum has shown that the acceleration of automation and multigenerational workforces as important re- tential and transferable skills instead of their his- and economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic quirements to not only retain current staff, but also tory and technical capability. 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Generation Z is learning more than ever and focused on career growth, while older generations “We have carefully scrutinised the research are focusing on developing soft skills such as com- conducted by LinkedIn internationally and looked munication and leadership,” says Mbanga at key take-outs that could benefit our clients. The LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report identified learning and development (L&D) as crucial to re- shape or rebuild organisations. The report states that 59% of L&D professionals agree that upskill- ing and reskilling have become priorities in the post-pandemic landscape. Resilience and digital fluency were identified as the two most important skills across every country surveyed,” says Mban- ga. This collaboration can help employers to save time and money by pre-targeting potential candi- dates and engaging directly with suitable candi- dates. Research conducted for the 2020 LinkedIn Global Talent Trends report identified employee experience, people analytics, internal recruiting GRADUATES SEEKING TROPHY: Billionaire Patrice Motsepe EXPERIENCE AND snatches vinous hidden gem FIRST JOBS IN THE MARKET PLACE MOTSEPE BUYS LUXURY FARM WORTH R100 MILLION ENTRY: Applying for internship is the best way of landing a job, say experts By Isaac Moledi your resume. PIPE-OPENER: The mining magnate with a You have just finished your hard-earn career • Volunteering: There are many non-profit fortune of nearly R45 billion is a serial investor at the college or university and you just look forward to that great job to make your dreams organizations that have volunteer positions By Isaac Moledi has some prime South African real estates in his come true. where you can gain work experience. Wheth- South Africa’s third richest billionaire, Patrice portfolio that includes a mansion in Cape Town er you have a degree in Web Design or Edu- Motsepe has now joined the ranks of the coun- millionaires’ neighbourhood of Bishopscourt and After all, finishing years at school and getting cation, there are ways that organizations can try’s super-rich wine farm owners by purchas- a 20% share in the exclusive Val De Vie residen- that first job may be like your first day of the rest put your skills to good use. Some companies ing a popular luxury wine farm, Hidden Valley, tial estate just outside Paarl. of life. What you are looking for now is to be em- look favourably on volunteer activities, so near Stellenbosch and Somerset in the Western ployed in the job that pays well in order to be able experts advise that you reach out to organiza- Cape for more than R100 million. Following the acquisition of the luxury wine to afford your first car and a place of your own. tions that interest you. farm, experts believe his venture into the wine in- • Networking: Experts believe that network- The 59-year-old tycoon, who, according to dustry is good news as his influence will make it When you submit your resume for the job ing is a great way to make professional con- Forbes magazine, is the third-richest man in South easier to promote the wine segment to collectors you think is great for you, you are met with either nections that could lead to a first job. You can Africa with a fortune of more than R42 billion, and wine enthusiasts. no response at all, or what other experts call a do this by joining student and professional has bought the farm on the slopes of the Helder- “common conundrum”: you have no work expe- organizations based on your career objec- berg – about halfway between Stellenbosch and “This will be good in terms of advertising rience because you don’t have a job, or that you tives. Most organizations sponsor networking Somerset West. the brand and making it more attractive to other can’t get a job because you have no work experi- events, conferences, and workshops. Each markets,” Wines of South Africa Communications ence. Frustrating right? interaction you have with people in your ca- Nestled on the picturesque slopes of the Manager, Maryna Calow was quoted as saying. reer field could foster a new relationship or Helderberg and situated halfway between Stel- Then what do you do? This is a question contact that can get you an interview for a lenbosch and Somerset West, the luxury farm is “This could build strong relationships be- asked by more new graduates than any other: job you really want. Check out organizations understood to be a picturesque wine farm with tween Gauteng and Stellenbosch. It will also grow how do I land that dream job, when each and based on your major for more information. sprawling vineyards, olive trees and even a bush the tourism industry in that area,” she added. every company I submit my CV requires that I • Freelancing: Experts believe that freelanc- lodge. first have to have experience in my chosen field ing can sometimes prove that you can do the The farm’s vineyards, situated on the north- of work in order to be hired? How do you get that work before you are hired. This is a great way “The area surrounding Hidden Valey is not ern slopes of the Helderberg mountains in Stel- experience as you are just from college? to show what you can do. Some experts say called the golden triangle for no reason,” one lenbosch, are planted on ancient, decomposed you may do your first freelance job for free or property owner in the area said. “You can expect granite soils, consisting of deep fertile Oakleaf Here are some of the ways experts say you at a low pay, just to gain the experience and to pay top dollars for your piece of farmland in and Tukulu profiles. may think of in order to gain experience and get positive reference. After your first time, how- this sought-after region.” your foot in the door so you can obtain your first ever, you now have more experience that you The soil and the fact that it is 269m above sea job. can add to your resume. Freelance jobs can The sale is understood to include the purchase level, together with the cool sea breeze, resulting • Internships: While there may be some stu- be as short as a day or two, to several months. of a 28-hectare farm listed sale at R160 million in a very unique and extremely sought after ter- Sometimes a job that starts out as freelance but was acquired for between R100 million and roir, Startup Mag reported. dents who complete an internship as part of can turn into a full-time position. Employers R120 million in cash. their undergraduate degree requirements, ex- not only want to see what skills you have, but With a net worth of about R45 billion, Mot- perts say it may be important that you apply also how dependable you are as an employee. The mining tycoon Motsepe has been a serial sepe ranks third on South Africa’s billionaires’ list for another one at another recognized institu- Expert advice : the next time you are told that investor and a leading billionaire industrialist with after Johan Rupert and Nicky Oppenheimer. tion. Interning with a company in your career you don’t have enough experience for the job a diversified investment portfolio that is spread field is a great way to gain hands- on experi- you want, try using one or more of the techniques across key sectors of the South African economy. In 2013, the mining magnate became the first ence doing the kind of work you would like above to gain more experience and quality refer- African to sign Bill Gates’ and Warren Buffett’s to do. Often companies offer a salary or sti- ences to help get your foot in the door. In the real estate industry, Motsepe already Giving Pledge, promising to give at least half his pend for new graduates who intern with their fortune to charity. company. An internship can sometimes lead -Additional info by Business Insider Africa. to a job with that company or at the very least give you experience and references to add to

14 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORT Friday 21 January 2022 HITMAN SET RIN GSIDE VIEW SPORTS: Briefs TO TAKE OVER FROM HIS DAD PULE AFCON OVERSHADOWS MOKHINE RIGHTS ABUSES IN CAMEROON PLOUGH-BACK: Baloyi to groom amateurs at his home gym The Africa Cup of Nations, Afcon, underway in Cameroon has overshadowed human rights By Pule Mokhine me to go back to my home village soon to take abuses in the central African country where over training of young fighters there,” says Baloyi. more than a thousand people from the Anglo- If there is any boxing legend who is hell-bent on GROOM: Cassius, left, following in his phone speaking parts of the country are in de- imprinting his legacy on the development of the father Eric’s footsteps “My dad is too weak and his advanced age has tention. sport, it is none other than Cassius “Hitman” now caught up with him to be unable to continue Baloyi. taking boxers through their paces there like he Just before the tournament that brought to- used to do before. I would like him to hand over gether the continent’s best football talents, a group The now-retired boxer who is the country’s the baton to me in order for me to produce more of nearly 50 people were sentenced by the military own and only professional fighter to win six world champs in a place that has made me what thinks I courts on December 27 last year for” insurrection, boxing titles in a distinguished career, is quite ea- am today, boxing -wise”. rebellion and endangering state security”. ger to keep the proverbial home fires burning by training amateur boxers at his home boxing gym But Baloyi, who is currently a personal trainer Rights activists see the Afcon tournament as an in his village of Malamulele in Limpopo. at a gym in Sandton, just north of Johannesburg, opportunity for the world to see what they say is a believes training at his home village will enable “forsaken crisis”. This is the stable manned by his dad and trainer him to produce good fighters. “ There is glut of Eric Baloyi, who is now 80 years old. The veteran talent in the area and with fighters under my guid- On Monday eight people were killed and about mentor has been instrumental in the upbringing of ance, who knows, one day I might be able to pro- 50 injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian foot- his fighter-son Cassius’s boxing development as an duce amateurs and professional champions, just ball stadium before the host nation’s round of 16 amateur at the gym where he has won more than like my dad did to me.,” said Baloyi, whose dad game against Comoros. 200 bouts. helped qualified him towards the path for the 1992 Olympics Games in Barcelona, Spain. However, DIPLOMATIC BOYCOTT OF THE The 47-year-old Hitman feels that Baloyi sen- he could not compete at the Games. BEIJING OLYMPICS ior is now becoming too frail to run the stable by having already approached an advanced stage. Baloyi whose other nickname is “Shuy Guy:” The US, UK and Canada have declared a diplo- Cassius himself was guided by his dad, and has because of his cool demeanor, retired from boxing matic boycott of the Games, along with Australia, found his footing at grassroots level at this particu- in 2008. He turned professional in 1994 and cap- Lithuania and Kosovo. Although they will all send lar stable that has made him one of the country’s tured the vacant International Boxing Federation athletes to compete, no ministers or officials will most enterprising amateur and national champion (IBF) super featherweight crown in 2006 with a attend. before he sought the attention of the bright lights TKO win over Manuel Medina. of Jozi in Gauteng to pursue a fight career there. The US said this was because of China’s “hu- He surrendered the championship belt in a first man rights abuses and atrocities in Xinjiang” Now that he has retired from throwing punches defense to Gairy St Clair later that year (2006). against the province’s Muslim population. Brit- professionally, Hitman feels it is about time to go But he regained it by defeating compatriot Mzonke ish MP Iain Duncan Smith, who represents the back to his roots to plough back to his village by ’Rose of Khayelitsha” Fana in 2008. Hitman de- Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, said: “The taking over the baton from his somewhat incapaci- fended in 2008 against Javier Osvaldo Alvarez via Chinese government commits industrial-scale hu- tated dad. a TKO victory in April 2008. man rights abuses in the Uyghur Region, Tibet and sends near-daily military incursions into Taiwan’s “My father is very old at the moment and un- Baloyi surrendered his championship belt to airspace. able to continue training boxers. He suffers from Malcolm Klassen when the referee stopped the diabetes and other sicknesses related to old age. bout during the seventh round after Klassen had “We cannot lend any legitimacy to China’s des- That sharpness is gone. I think it is about time for overpowered him. potic regime.” Japan has also said it won’t send any ministers to the Games. Although it has stopped SIMON HARMER IN short of declaring a “diplomatic boycott”, the move PROTEAS SQUAD FOR is still likely to heighten tensions between the two NEW ZEALAND TOUR neighbours OFF-SPINNER: The right hander last BOXING REFEREE XAMLASHE appeared for national team in 2015 DIES REWARDED: Lutho Siphamla lets his work ary 2015 in Cape Town, and went on to play four “Our Test team has been successful under the Boxing referee and judge Sazi Xamlashe passed speak on his behalf more matches, returning 20 wickets in total in strong leadership of Dean Elgar and his deputy, away on Sunday at a hospital in Cape Town.He By Sports Reporter eight innings, at an average of 29.40. Temba Bavuma, and have returned good results was 70. Thirty-two-year-old Simon Harmer, will re- in recent times. turn to the Proteas Test set-up for the out- Representing the Momentum Multiply Titans Popularly known as Baba Sazi, his last assign- bound tour to New Zealand. The last time this season, he holds second place in the Cricket We are confident that they will continue in ment as a judge was on December 18 last year in the right-hand, off-spinner appeared for the South Africa (CSA) 4-Day Domestic Series’ top the same vein, as they head off to New Zealand. Gqeberha in a fight featuring Nozipho Bell against national team was against India in November wicket takers log, behind the Imperial Lions’ “The inclusions of Simon (Harmer) and Lutho Matshidiso Mokebisi, where the former outpointed 2015. Duanne Olivier (28 wickets), with 27 wickets in (Sipamla) reaffirm our intentions as a Panel, to the latter in a 10 rounder for the IBF Intercontinen- eight innings, at an average of 21.40. reward excellence on the field and the pair have tal junior lightweight title. He is joined by Lutho Sipamla in the squad let their work speak on their behalf this past sea- of 17 that departs for the two-match series on 02 Olivier’s Lions teammate, Sipamla, has been son. Xamlashe was also a judge in a few IBO/IBF/ February. In a move to minimise COVID-19 risk, making his own 4-Day Domestic Series waves WBU and World Boxing Foundation world title both fixtures, which will form part of the new cy- this season, returning 16 wickets in six innings, “We wish Dean, coach Mark Boucher and the fights and in several regional title fights as a judge cle of the ICC World Test Championship, will included best match bowling figures of 7/39 at team all the best for the series and safe travels.” for the WBC, IBF, WBO, and WBA. now take place at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. an average of 16.56 and economy of 3.73. The Proteas Test squad vs New Zealand 23-year-old made his Test debut against Sri Lan- MARITZBURG UNITED ADDS Harmer returns due to the imminent nuptial ka in 2020 and has two Test matches under his Dean Elgar (captain, Momentum Multiply MORE FIREPOWER of George Linde, who is not available to take belt with 10 wickets to his name. Titans), Temba Bavuma (vice-captain, Imperial part in the tour. Prenelan Subrayen is also not Lions), Sarel Erwee (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Five new signings have been confirmed by relega- available for selection, due to a groin injury, he The remainder of the Dean Elgar-led squad Simon Harmer (Momentum Multiply Titans), tion threated Maritzburg United ahead of the sec- is making good progress in his rehabilitation. holds no surprises and will see the welcome re- Marco Jansen (Gbets Warriors), Keshav Maha- ond half of the DStv Premiership season. Harmer made a big splash by taking seven wick- turn of Kagiso Rabada, who was rested for the raj (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Aiden Markram ets on Test debut against the West Indies in Janu- recently concluded and successful, Betway One- (Momentum Multiply Titans), Wiaan Mulder The five include Cape Verde international right Day International (ODI) series against India. (Imperial Lions), Lungi Ngidi (Momentum Mul- back Steven Pereira, Zimbabwean forward Tawan- tiply Titans), Duanne Olivier (Imperial Lions), da Macheke, Zambian striker Friday Samu, locals CSA Convenor of Selectors, Victor Mpitsang Keegan Petersen (Hollywoodbets Dolphins), Lucky Baloyi, and Genino Palace. said: “The National Selection Panel and I are Kagiso Rabada (Imperial Lions), Ryan Rickelton pleased to see the Test team playing more cricket (Imperial Lions), Lutho Sipamla (Imperial Li- Attacking midfielder Palace has spent some and we are looking forward to watching them ons), Glenton Stuurman (Gbet Warriors), Rassie time in Portugal while Baloyi previously plied his perform in what we hope will be another scin- van der Dussen (Imperial Lions), Kyle Verreynne trade with the erstwhile Bloemfontein Celtic and tillating series, this time, against the ICC World (wicket-keeper, Six Gun Grill Western Province). Kaizer Chiefs. Test Champions, the BLACKCAPS. Maritzburg’s next game will be against Super- Sport in a Nedbank Cup encounter early February. MOKOENA SIGNS FOR ‘DOWNS Mamelodi Sundowns are delighted to announce the signing of Bafana Bafana international midfielder Teboho Mokoena from SuperSport United. The 25-year-old joins The Brazilians after signing a three-and-a-half year deal with an op- tion of an additional year at Chloorkop. Mokoena has been one of the outstanding stars in the DStv Premiership and has won the MTN8 honours with United. The young maestro expressed his excitement upon joining Masandawana and emphasised on his aspiration to win trophies: “I want to take this time to show appreciation, I am very proud of this achievement and I’m also happy with the decision that I made to join Ma- melodi Sundowns. As the saying goes, ‘The home of Champions’, I was also born a winner and I want to see myself winning the league, competing in the CAF Champions League as well as the FIFA Club World Cup and just winning trophies.”

Friday 21 January 2022 SPORT 15WEEKLY SA MIRROR KHUNE - ACROBATIC; Itumeleng Khune’s REDEMPTION display in the DStv Cup has IN HIS HANDS given Chiefs coach Stuart Bax- ter something to think about By Sports Reporter FANS-CHOICE: Veteran keeper made his supporters want to be entertained in this important Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune experience count when he stopped several competition organised by the league and DStv. We was at his classic best on Saturday in goal for deadly attempts from going past him are working hard away from the camp and keeping the Warriors team in the DStv Compact Cup in touch with the guys in camp. I have specifically against Amabutho, stopping goals and launch- created some great scoring chances, but Khune good talent in the country and I’m certain that the been talking to assistant coach Dillon Sheppard, ing his team’s attacks in trademark fashion. made his experience count when he stopped several national team coach is watching, as there are many goalkeeper coach Lee Baxter and captain Bernard deadly attempts from going past him. exciting youngsters who are doing well.” Parker on a regular basis. It is also encouraging to Khune – who has not played a competitive know that we will be able to spend quite a bit of match in over four months – showed his class after The Chiefs keeper and captain also played The Warriors team is dominated by Chiefs, time with the team before playing our first game of being voted for by the fans in the Warriors team a pivotal role in helping launch several attacking with 8 players out of 24. The other three teams the year on 12 February against TS Galaxy in the made up of players from four teams in the Gauteng moves with his second to none ball distribution share the 16 remaining spots. Nedbank Cup.” region. skills. The final score was 2-1 to the Warriors. When asked about not being a part of the camp Khune has certainly given coach Stuart Baxter He was also selected to start the match that saw “It feels great to be back on the pitch after not that the rest of his Kaizer Chiefs teammates are in something to think about as he produced some tell- his team made up of players from Kaizer Chiefs, playing for many months,” says Khune. “I need to at the moment, Khune says: “We miss our guys ing saves and was his acrobatic self as he stopped Orlando Pirates, Swallows FC and TS Galaxy thank the fans for their undying love and giving me who are in camp, because it’s very important to be a determined Amabutho attack from winning the win the semi-final match against Amabutho. The this opportunity to showcase my God-given tal- with our teammates and coaches to plan for the re- game on Saturday. He says he plans to do even bet- coastal team consists of players from KwaZulu- ent. The match was not easy, but we did our best to mainder of the season during this crucial period of ter if selected in the next game. Natal based AmaZulu, Golden Arrows, Maritzburg advance to the finals. It shows that we have some the season. But we have had to heed the call when United and Royal AM. “It boils down to hard work and dedication. Having not played for a while also builds hunger. Amabutho came into the match with attacking So, when given a chance, it’s important to do well. intent, as they launched attacks from the outset – I’m happy that I contributed to the success of the while also defending well for 90 minutes. They team in our first game.” MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... For more information on Mirror advertising Contact: ROSLYN OLIFANT on 068 578 0162 or call office: 060 936 2673

MIRROR SPORTWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... GRUELLING JOURNEY TO GRAND FINALE QUARTERFINALS: EIGHT WAR-SCARRED AFCON CONTENDERS GEAR UP FOR NEW ROUND OF UPHILL BATTLES TO SUMMIT By Ali Mphaki Some bookmakers think a winner in this A child was among eight or so killed. Dozens encounter will likely go all the way to win the others were injured. This when fans attempt- tournament. But it is the game featuring host na- ed to enter the Olembe Stadium on Monday, tion The Indomitable Lions versus The Scorpi- a tragic incident that will leave a blot in an ons - which will have huge repercussions for the otherwise captivating and unpredictable To- tournament. talEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021. Making their first appearance at the Afcon, Gambia wrapped up the group stages in style “Who closed that gate?’ “Who is responsible when they stunned Tunisia to a 1-O victory. A for that gate”. A tinge of sadness in the voice win against Cameroon by the Scorpions, will of African football supremo Dr Patrice Motsepe, plunge the whole central western African country in the aftermath. These and many questions will into deep mourning and dampen the spirit of the continue to swirl going forwards. soccer-mad locals. But as they say in show business: “The show Hakuna mathata in the Gambia, is the coun- must go on….” Indeed, hearts were broken when try’s slogan. The Teranga Lions under Aliou defending champions Algeria crashed out. Still, Cisse, having led the nation in three Afcon fi- more tears were shed when the Black Stars, as nal tournaments, should not be discounted what Ghana are known, were obliterated. Like a grind- with striker and captain Sadio Mane fit again to ing machine, the Afcon in its own way separates play after a heading incident in their last game. men from boys. However, they face an unpredictable Equatorial Guinea which are no pushovers. But it was the tiny archipelago nation of Co- moros that won itself many a friend with their But to try and predict the outcomes of all four tenacious style of football. Like their nickname, matches, will be akin to playing the lottery. What Les Coelancathes, a rare species of tropical fruit, can’t be disputed, however, is that all eight teams their debut in the Afcon 2021 was just as sweet. will sure provide scintillating football, but more importantly doing it with African flair. While it may be that Egypt were impressive in edging out Cote D’Ivoire from the tournament In a continent boasting monikers of animals even though via penalties, nothing is guaranteed and dynasties, ala their monikers, we expect to when they face their northern African neighbour see fangs, bites, venom, ambushes, strength, and Morocco, Sunday, 7pm. cunning in the quest to prove who is king of the African football jungle. TALISMAN: Egyptian star Mohamed Salah celebrating his winning goal against Cote D’Ivoire with substitute keeper Mohamed Abou-Gabal