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2 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 05 August 2022 MIRROBRriefs FORMULA MILK COMPANIES ‘DISCOURAGE’ ILLEGAL LESOTHO NATIONAL JAILED FOR LIFE MOMS FROM BREASTFEEDING The Sebokeng Magistrates’ Court sentenced illegal Lesotho national Tshepo Masaleng (27) to ETHICS: two life terms and 25 years imprisonment for four Manufacturers put counts of kidnapping and four counts of rape of sales and shareholder three minor girls aged 13,14 and 16 years, and a interests before health young woman. of infants, according to the survey findings. The magistrate ordered that Masaleng’s name be added on the National Register for Sexual Of- KEY REPORT fenders and be declared unfit to possess a firearm. HIGHLIGHTS On 29 April 2016, while the woman (18 then) By Monk Nkomo ing messaging to market their products including • Formula companies distort science was walking from school to visit her aunt in Sebo- Formula milk-producing companies in several scientific language and imagery, pain points and and medicine to legitimise their keng, she met Maseleng. He introduced himself countries – including South Africa – violated emotional and aspirational appeals. “They also claims and push their baby-feed with a false name and proposed love and when the principles established through international assume a friendly, supportive role to pregnant products. complainant refused, he pointed her with some- agreements by discouraging breastfeeding and women and mothers, exploiting vulnerabilities to thing that looked like a firearm and forced her into using sophisticated marketing strategies to in- gain access and increase sales.’’ • Formula (milk) companies use an old building where he raped her fluence women to use formula product rather sophisticated techniques and than breastfeed their babies. According to the study, women were exposed misleading messaging to market On a separate incident on 15 December 15 to a level of marketing of formula products which their products, including scientific 2018, the three minor girls were on their way to These are the shock findings of a multi- began early in pregnancy, is targeted, and is deliv- language and imagery, pain points, church in the evening when they met with Ma- country study commissioned by the World Health ered through multiple channels including health and emotional and aspirational saleng. He asked them where they were going and Organization and the United Nations Children’s professional recommendations. This marketing appeals. when one of the girls tried to run, he told them he Fund (UNICEF). The study was conducted in influenced women’s attitudes towards formula had a weapon they cannot outrun. He instructed eight countries including South Africa (Johannes- feeding. About seventy-two percent of pregnant • Health professionals (doctors, them to walk with him until they reached an aban- burg and Cape Town), United Kingdom, Bang- women and mothers interviewed felt that women nurses etc) have personal access doned building next to Thabong Mall. He told ladesh, China, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria and should be supported to breastfeed for at least six to pregnant women and parents them to strip naked and face the wall, and pro- Vietnam. It sought to hear directly from women months. ‘’ Overall, 80 percent of women inter- of young children, and a trusted ceeded to rape them one by one. - and those who influenced them, health profes- viewed agreed that breastfeeding encourages bet- role in providing evidence based, sionals, partners, family members and friends - ter bonding between mother and baby.’’ independent, impartial advice. Masaleng was arrested on December 7 at Tha- about their exposure to and experience of formula bong Mall when one of the minor children who products marketing. Although most health professionals placed • Systematic marketing by formula was with her mother spotted him and told her high value on breastfeeding and encouraged companies seeks to influence health mother. The mother confronted him and the com- The probe found that these companies used women to breastfeed their babies, their advice professionals’ understanding of munity members who saw the confrontation ap- false and incomplete scientific claims are made to was sometimes undermined by their contacts with breastfeeding, to convince them of prehended him and called the police. – WSAM position formula products as close to, equivalent formula companies. About 43 percent of health the need for formula products, and to Reporter or superior to breast-milk. Yet, scaling of breast- professionals interviewed confirmed that they use them as channels for marketing. feeding could prevent nearly 800 000 deaths of had been directly contacted by formula company SENTENCING PROCEEDINGS children under five as well as 20 000 breast can- representatives especially at private hospitals to • One in five women (21%) surveyed POSTPONED cer deaths among mothers each year. discuss formula products.’’ had been advised to formula feed by a health professional, and (20%) had Four men, Vusi Reginald Mathibela (36) known as At least 1050 pregnant women and mothers of According to the study, one in five women received a brand recommendation Vusi Khekhe, Sipho Patrick Hudla (40), Matamela young children (aged 0-18 months) and 40 health (21%) interviewed said they had been advised to from a health professional. Robert Mutapa (46) and Bongani Paul Khumalo professionals were surveyed. The study said formula feed by a health professional and 20 per- (48) convicted of killing businessman Wandile women wanted more support with breastfeeding cent had received a brand recommendation from a • More than a quarter of health Bozwana appeared at the Pretoria High Court for but formula companies were positioning products health professional. They also spoke of how they professionals had been invited to sentencing proceedings yesterday. as solutions with inference – not clear facts, and felt that the brands used in hospitals were more and attended an event sponsored by thus exploiting hopes and fears and taking on the trustworthy and reliable than other brands as they formula product companies. However, their legal representatives asked the role of support but with a vested interest. felt this was endorsed by health professionals. court for further postponement in order for them Over half of pregnant women interviewed stated • Women are exposed to a level of and their expert witnesses to consult with the ac- The study revealed that although the 34th that they intended to breastfeed exclusively and marketing of formula products which cused and for the them to also receive a copy of World Health Assembly adopted the International most of them agreed with the statement that: begins early in pregnancy. Formula the of the signed judgement from the court. Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes “Formula feeding is the better choice if the moth- companies’ marketing influences in 1981 to regulate the marketing of breast-milk er plans to go back to work.’’ women’s attitudes towards formula The court granted the postponement and or- substitutes, ‘formula product marketing still rep- feeding. dered that the defence to provide the state with resented one of the most underappreciated risks The study found that although South Africa the expert witness report on 16 September 2022. to infants ‘ and children ‘s health. subscribed to the International Code of Marketing Political leaders, public health The matter was postponed to 21 and 23 September of Breast-milk Substitutes, there was inadequate institutions, health professionals 2022 for sentencing proceedings. ‘’ Despite the Code and subsequent resolu- implementation and low level of compliance and their associations, and civil tions by the World Health Assembly, formula with these laws. society should fully recognize and The men were found guilty of premeditated companies continue to violate principles estab- expose the pervasive and invasive and attempted murder in the High Court in Pre- lished by these international agreements, putting WHO and UNICEF called on South Africa nature of formula product marketing, toria in June this year. According to evidence, sales and shareholder interests before infant and to urgently strengthen comprehensive national and the harm it causes for child and Hudla, Mutapa and Khumalo were instructed to population health,” the study found. mechanisms to prevent formula product market- maternal health and human rights, follow Bozwana in October 2015. He was travel- ing. “All sectors of government, including health, for societies, for economies, and for ling from Johannesburg to Pretoria with his busi- The study established that formula compa- public service administration, labour and trade, the environment. ness partner, Mpho Baloyi. nies used sophisticated techniques and mislead- health professionals and their associations, aca- demics, investors and those with economic lever- The three men opened fire on them at the age should fulfil their responsibilities and exert Garsfontein off-ramp. Baloyi managed to survive their influence to insist on practises that prior- but Bozwana died in hospital. – WSAM Reporter itizes children and families over commercial in- terests.’’ PROTEST MARCH AGAINST CRIME The study urged governments and all inter- ested parties to stop unethical formula marketing The African National Congress this week staged needs across society. ‘’ Marketing of formula is a protest march against crime and inept policing emblematic of marketing of other products such in Soweto, attracting fewer than 100 supporters. as tobacco or gambling that prioritize sales over health and well-being. Coalitions are needed to Protestors, the majority clad in ANC regalia, challenge commercially -driven practices and de- marched on Moroka Police Station to deliver a mand action and accountability.’’ SEE PAGE 4 memorandum, in which they complained about rampant crime, gender-based violence and lack of capacity. Most of the marchers were from Soweto’s Ward 33, which covers parts of Molapo, Moroka and Senaoane. Also in attendance were church leaders and private security companies. The party’s Johannesburg region spokesper- son, Chris Vondo, downplayed the issue of poor attendance, saying it was not the number of par- ticipants that determined the impact of a march. “The ANC in Gauteng and Johannesburg has successfully implemented a campaign that is re- sponding to the people’s concerns, this follows community mass prayer meetings that were or- ganised last Thursday”. Moroka Police Station was in the news in April when it caught fire, which damaged the kitchen and storeroom, and was believed to have been the work of arsonists. However, Vondo said their understanding was that the fire was caused by an electric fault. Colonel Nomzi Magubane received the mem- orandum and promised protestors that they will attend to it as police management. – Vusi Xaba

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4 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FEATURE Friday 05 August 2022 A multi-country study has revealed how baby NIMBLE formula formula milk companies were utilising question- ADVERTISING Over half of pregnant women (51%) stated that able marketing tactics to encourage parents to INFLUENCING substitute breast-feeding for baby formula milk. they intended to breastfeed exclusively. More than MOM’S three quarters (76%) of women agreed with the The study, commissioned by World Health BABY-FEEDING statement ‘formula feeding is the better choice if Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Chil- the mother plans to go back to work’. dren’s Fund (UNICEF), had sought to hear directly CHOICES from women how formula milk product marketing Some women stated that the interval between was influencing their baby-feeding decisions. The VEILED: Report says false and incomplete birth and returning to work could be as short as research was also extended those who influence scientific claims position formula products as two weeks, not allowing them time to bond with women – health professionals, partners, family close to, equivalent or superior to breast-milk... their baby and exclusively breastfeed. Those that members and friends – about their exposure to and did choose to continue to breastfeed often strug- experience of formula product marketing. sionals interviewed stated that they had received Health professionals are among the most re- gled to find comfortable, hygienic places to express information about from representatives. Others spected and trusted members of society. The ad- breast-milk or to negotiate time off to breastfeed The study was conducted from February 2020 stated that their hospital was sponsored by a par- vice of health professionals is highly influential for with their employers. – February 2021. Eight countries were included ticular brand, so they recommended that formula pregnant women and parents of infants and young Women want more support with breastfeeding – Bangladesh, China, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria, product to women. More than a quarter of health children, including around infant feeding deci- South Africa (Cape Town and Johannesburg), the professionals had been invited to and attended an sions. Both formula feeding and breastfeeding wom- United Kingdom, and Viet Nam – representative event sponsored by formula product companies. Formula companies have sought to exploit en wanted more advice and support on infant feed- of countries in their regions yet diverse in their this relationship of trust by actively targeting ing. More than three quarters of survey respondents income levels, exclusive breastfeeding rates, and Recognise the scale and urgency of the problem health professionals as part of their marketing agreed that ‘there should be much more support to implementation of the Code Political leaders at the highest level, public campaigns. One in five women (21%) had been breastfeed successfully’ this was also echoed in health institutions, advised to formula feed interviews where it was emphasized that ‘support In South Africa, over 1050 pregnant women health profession- by a health professional, and information on breastfeeding is not easily ac- and mothers of young children (aged 0–18 months) als and their associa- One in five women (21%) and (20%) had received cessible’. and 40 health professionals were surveyed, with 10 tions, and civil society a brand recommendation OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION focus group discussions and 10 in-depth interviews should fully recognise had been advised to from a health profession- Protect the integrity of science and medicine conducted. Women’s attitudes and practices around and expose the per- al. Women spoke of how infant feeding were shaped by multiple factors in- vasive and invasive formula feed by a health a health professional had Positive breastfeeding attitudes and practices cluding formal and informal work environments, among health professionals has the potential to be health systems’ support, maternity protection, pref- nature of formula professional, and (20%) recommended a certain undermined by their contact with industry. Further- erence, and societal norms and values, according product marketing, brand of formula product. more, health professionals may advertently or in- to the study. and the harm it causes had received a brand Women also spoke of how advertently undermine breastfeeding through rec- for child and mater- they felt that the brands ommendations for formula products. There may be While recognising the critical importance of nal health and human recommendation from used in hospitals are more evidence of a shift towards acceptance and belief these factors, this research focused on the scale, that formula products are inevitable or necessary nature, and impact of formula product marketing. rights, for societies, a health professional… trustworthy and reliable for all. Overall, the study sought to answer the following for economies, and for than other brands, as they Safeguard children’s health on digital platforms questions: the environment. felt this was endorsed by • What is the current formula product marketing health professionals. The entire digital ecosystem – including data Health professionals’ recommendations are in- capture, data brokering and content dissemination landscape in South Africa? fluential Return to work is a key reason for introducing – should be comprehensively reviewed using a • What are the views of health professionals in public health lens, and governments and interna- tional authorities should develop enforceable regu- South Africa on the marketing of formula prod- lations that protect child health and development ucts? from harmful commercial marketing. • What are the attitudes of women in South Af- Invest in mothers and families rica towards and engagement with marketing of formula products? R991 and the code of good practice are in- RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS frequently used to assert women’s rights in the Women’s attitudes towards infant feeding workplace during pregnancy and after the birth of a Most women were extremely positive about child (5). As a result, breastfeeding often decreases breastfeeding and its benefits. Almost all breast- or stops when women return to work (6). Mater- feeding women agreed that ‘breastfeeding is best nity protection is urgently needed for all mothers as for my baby’ (96%), and ‘I feel I am doing the right there is limited maternity leave (specifically in the thing by breastfeeding my baby’ (96%). Overall, private sectors and informal employment) in South 80% of all women agreed that breastfeeding ‘en- Africa and provisions for breastfeeding moth- courages better bonding between mother and baby’, ers are limited. Women want more support with and 79% agreed that ‘it is best for your baby’. breastfeeding, but formula companies are position- Formula product marketing is pervasive, per- ing products as solutions with inference - not clear sonalised, and powerful facts (exploiting hopes and fears) - and are taking Women are the primary targets of formula on the role of support, but with a vested interest. product marketing and have been for decades. Ap- Expand coalitions to drive action proaches aim to engage women early in their preg- nancies to create brand loyalty from then through Stopping unethical formula marketing needs their children’s infancy, the toddler years and be- actions across society – not just those groups and in- yond. dividuals involved in infant feeding or child health. Formula companies use marketing tactics that Marketing of formula is emblematic of marketing exploit parents’ anxieties and aspirations of other products such as tobacco or gambling that Companies aim to ‘relate’ to women by offer- prioritize sales over health and well-being. Coali- ing support in relation to common difficulties, posi- tions are needed to challenge commercially-driven tioning themselves as compatriots of women, who practices and demand action and accountability understand the difficulties of feeding and mother- CONCLUSION ing. Companies claim products can solve common problems. This research shows that formula marketing Formula companies distort science and medi- knows no limits. It misuses and distorts informa- cine to legitimize their claims and push their tion to influence decisions and practices. The con- product sequences for the health and human rights of wom- Companies use scientific development in or- en and children are not new but often overlooked. der to communicate product benefits. False and As described in this summary report, unrelenting incomplete scientific claims are made to position and multi-faceted marketing aims to persuade formula products as close to, equivalent or superior families, health professionals and wider society of to breast-milk. The most seen messages were that the need for formula products, undermining child formula products ‘improves babies health’ (27%), health and development. ‘easy to digest’ (20%) and ‘contains essential nu- trients’ (20%). Marketing practices exploit uncertainty when Industry systematically targets health profes- mothers and parents are at their most vulnerable, sionals and aim to change the values, beliefs and practices Most health professionals place a high value of families and communities. The distortion of ob- on breastfeeding and encouraged women to breast- jective information and the misuse of science nega- feed their babies. However, whilst health profes- tively impacts on access to accurate and impartial sionals promoted breastfeeding to mothers, this information – an essential human right as stated was sometimes undermined by their contact with in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (7). formula companies. All sectors of governments including health, pub- Most health professionals place a high value lic service administration, labour and trade, health on breastfeeding and encouraged women to breast- professionals and their associations, academics, in- feed their babies. However, whilst health profes- vestors, and those with economic leverage should sionals promoted breastfeeding to mothers, this fulfil their responsibilities and exert their influ- was sometimes undermined by their contact with ence to insist on practices that prioritize children formula companies. Almost half (43%) of health and families over commercial interests. WHO and professionals interviewed reported that they had UNICEF are committed to supporting all Members been directly contacted by a formula company rep- States to implement, monitor and enforce policies resentative. This was more common among health and measures to ensure every woman and child has professionals who worked in private hospitals and the highest attainable standard of health – as a hu- practices. Some health professionals had regular man right. contact with representatives from formula compa- *The article is sourced from the report: How the mar- nies to discuss formula products. keting of formula milk influences our decisions on Nearly one in three (28%) of the health profes- infant feeding: – South Africa. Geneva: World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 2022. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.

Friday 05 August 2022 NEWS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR BEAUTY IN THE EYE OF MISS SA JUDGES TO BEHOLD THRONE: Heavyweight panel of judges appointed to lead search for the country’s fairest of them all… By Gugu Sibiya Miss South Africa 2022 organisers have pulled all the stops to ensure that this year’s most celebrated beauty pageant boasts a panel of judges drawn from various spheres of influence. The first judge, coming all the way from India, is reigning Ms Universe Harnaaz Sandhu who joins the illustrious panel. Alongside her is the former Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela. Next in line is the natural beauty, 2019 Miss South Africa and Miss Uni- verse, the charming Zozibini Tunzi – followed closely by 2014 Miss South Africa and Miss World Rolene Strauss. Representing the media is gutsy, award-winning investigative journalist Devi Sankaree Govender of the popular Devi Show. Also claiming her seat at the table is businesswoman and Miss South Africa 1990 Suzette van der Merwe, as well as actress and TV personality, the effervescent Thando Thabethe. The all-female panel of judge is made up of re- spected and influential personalities whose proven track record in their fields is a source of admiration and inspiration. They will be celebrating Woman’s Month by remembering those brave women who marched to the Union Buildings in 1956, as they choose the most beautiful girl in the land. Ms SA 2022 contest takes place at Sun Internation- al’s flagship venue, the SunBet Arena at Time Square, in Tshwane, on August 13. Entertainment will be the order of the day. Ms South Africa 2022 will be broadcast live on Mzansi Magic (DStv Channel 161) and Mnet (DStv Channel 101) on Saturday, August 13, from 6.30pm and streamed for an international audience on the Miss South Africa app. TEEN HOPES that can stand her in good stead through the pag- TO FIND eant’s stages up to the finals, to be held in Blaigow- rie on December 10. The coronation takes place in FULFILLMENT Sandton, Johannesburg on December 11. THROUGH PAGEANT To enter the pageant, Keamogetswe and the other 49 hopefuls, were supposed collect a hundred NOBLE: Miss Glam SA pushes contestants to sanitary pads each to help keep other female teens find meaning by discovering their purpose in life… at school, instead of staying at home while on their monthly periods, because they could not afford the Miss Glam SA hopeful Keamogetswe Ora- By Victor Mecoamere verse. pads. tilwe Kgomongwe. PHOTO: SUPPLIED For 19-year-old high school learner Keamo- Attesting to the programme’s self-empower- getswe Oratilwe Kgomongwe of Potchefstroom, In addition, contestants are taught goal-setting North West, life seems set to be a long dizzying ment ethos, the pageant’s organisers say their main and communication among other life skills, while adventure. aim is “to encourage our ladies to know and under- each girl is required to sell five tickets for the fi- stand” the fundamentals of business. nals. They are also required to host a charity of their Thanks to her decision to enter Miss Glam choice, collect 100 pads to donate at a local school, South Africa beauty pageant, which is about to ex- “Our pageant is not about looks or height, we non-governmental organisation or non-profit or- pose them to a world which teenage girls aged be- are searching for a queen that will wear our Glam ganisation. tween 13 and 18 can ordinarily dream about. Crown with pride. Our community is about sister- hood, business network and building a positive What’s more, Keamogetswe, together with her Unlike other contests, which are all about (spirit) around being a boss. What we want for our fellow contestants should also create a “Day in my looks, height and marketability, the Miss Glam SA contestants to take from Miss Glam South Africa Life” video, either on TikTok, Facebook or Insta- pageant focuses on self-growth and developing the is that they can be and do anything that they may gram, which is supposed to show the girls in their young contestant’s life skills and entrepreneurial want to be. We need more women to build busi- most striking poses and in equally glam traditional skills, starting with nurturing to be, not only bold nesses and be in senior positions,” the organisers wear, swim outfits and evening gear. The girls also and beautiful, but fearless future queens of the uni- declare in the pageant’s website. have to secure votes on social media and the voting lines open on July 10. Keamogetswe believes she has the qualities Talking to Weekly SA Mirror, telephonically, just after arriving home from school, early this week, Keamogetswe said she was ready for the pageant’s announcement of the Top 50 contestants on October 15, interviews (via Zoom) on October 22, special aptitude tests to be held virtually some- time in November and the pre-finals team building event, to be held in Blaigowrie, Johannesburg on December 9. “I am excited to be participating in the con- test as this is my first major pageant,” said Kea- mogetswe, who wants to become a physiotherapist in future. “This contest helps us, young girls, to be confident. I believe that I have all the neces- sary qualities to make it, all the way to the finals, because I am myself, and I only bring myself into any situation, because being myself is only the best I can be. I choose physiotherapy because I would love to work with people who are injured and help to bring them back to health.”

6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Friday 05 August 2022 IKUSASA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAREER GUIDE LEADERSHIP and tactics. GREAT He provides five steps for successful leadership FACTOR TO in e-learning SET TONE FOR Step 1 SUCCESSFUL Develop an assessment plan, and don’t leave it ORGANISATION as an afterthought as it should be the thing that drives the whole programme. Identify the key performance indicators (KPIs) to be used to evaluate success. You can use objective meas- ures such as rates of change, number of inno- vative ideas, plans implemented and growth metrics. Step 2 Ensure your leadership e-learning is actively supported by the executive team. Include live sessions, such as webinars as often as possible. This will challenge and inspire aspiring leaders to see what is possible for them. Step 3 Understand and align with your organisation’s goals, strategies and tactics. Ensure you are de- veloping competencies that your leaders will need to achieve your goals and be ready for future challenges in your industry. Step 4 Include soft skills such as upskilling leaders on creating positive employee experiences. This will nurture a sense of belonging and help em- ployees to feel valued. Step 5 Remain agile. Be sure to frequently evaluate your leadership e-learning programmes so you can do more of what works and less of what does not. TOXIC: A toxic leadership can set employees back years You do not have to make radical tweaks but from achieving their goals rather keep them incremental and only make up- dates that will truly enhance the whole programme. By Isaac Moledi Like any employee, leaders need to be devel- zones and remote workers. Leadership is the single greatest factor in any oped so they can perform at their jobs and so that According to him, any successful e-learning Because of the nature of hybrid working, Gul- teaLeadership is the single greatest factor in any an organisation can remain competitive. “What is programme must start with an understanding and lan says it is important to include the following team’s performance. Whether a team succeeds more, post-pandemic hybrid working models re- clearly documented outcomes. Here are some new and innovative strategies in your leadership or fails is all up to the leader. This is according to quire new leadership competencies that not many points that Gullan wants those interested to con- e-learning: G&G Advocacy CEO, Michael Gullan, quoting South African leaders have mastered.” sider when developing and deploying their online · Coaching, mentoring and constructive feed- from the book, “Extreme Ownership” by Jocko leadership development programme: Willink and Leif Babin. 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Friday 05 August 2022 PERSONAL FINANCE/BUSINESS 7WEEKLY SA MIRROR THE BACK AND FORTH OF THE LATEST PENSION REFORMS COMPLEXITY: The proposed plan is to give employees access to a portion of their savings but compel preservation of the balance until retirement By Isaac Moledi means that when the new system comes in, they National Treasury’s ongoing pension reforms will have four pots, not two, he says. are expected to improve savings outcomes at retirement but will add layers of complexity “Pot A holds their first vested benefit on 28 for members, funds, advisors and administra- February 2021. They can cash this out on leaving tors. their employer, and at retirement, but not in an emergency. Pot B holds their second vested ben- This is according to Ishani Khoosal-Kala, efit on, say, 28 February 2024, built up since 1 head of employee benefits corporate distribution March 2021, plus subsequent returns. They can at 10X Investments who believes that the pro- cash out B1 (one-third of Pot B) on leaving their posed new retirement fund rules, the so-called employer and at retirement, and B2 (the remain- two-pot system, mean more than two savings pots ing two-thirds) on leaving their employer, but not as they deliver on the first objective, but is a step at retirement. Administrators can merge B1 with backwards on the second, more so for provident Pot A as they are subject to the same rules,” funds. According to him, Pot C holds contributions The proposed plan is to give employees access made after March 1, 2024. One-third goes into to a portion of their savings (possibly one-third) C1 (which may come to be seen as an emergency but compel preservation of the balance until re- fund), which members can access at any time tirement, thereby addressing the competing needs (subject to still-to-be-determined constraints), of immediate relief in a financial emergency and whereas the balance in C2 is off limits until re- higher pensions down the line. It’s a simple prom- tirement and must then be annuitised. ising solution, says Khoosal-Kala, but, layered on top of existing rules adds complexity. “The compulsory annuitisation provisions for pots B2 and C2 apply only if their combined total The two-pot system will apply to contribu- exceeds R165 000 within the same fund.” tions made after the effective date of March 1, 2023 (as proposed by Treasury), but, Khoosal- Khoolal-Kala believes that pension funds will Kala says given administrative challenges, per- have pots B and C, but not A (but still four pots haps only from March 1, 2024. in total). Retirement Annuities funds have their unique Pot D, which he says is out of reach until “As is the norm, Treasury will protect current retirement, with two-thirds subject to annuitisa- (“vested”) rights, which means previous savings tion. (plus subsequent returns) remain under the old law. Employees can thus still access those funds “Far from harmonising the access rules of the in full on leaving their employer. Inevitably, it different fund types, the latest provisions drive will take time to build an adequate emergency them further apart. Nor will the amounts in pots pot, to dissuade members from raiding their vest- A and B become immaterial; quite the opposite, ed benefit when they change jobs.” in fact, if they remain invested and returns keep compounding. According to Khoosal-Kala, one way to foster more prudent behaviour before then is to seed the According to him, the fund industry will have emergency fund, that is, give members immediate to contend with this potty system for decades to access to some of their savings, at the effective come. “To assist with financial planning, admin- date (rather than wait for the balance to build up istrators will have to quantify the different pots. through contributions) – the move opposed by This may have implications for the underlying in- the Association of Savings and Investment SA vestment strategies, as each pot may be assigned a (Asisa). different time horizon. It is the kind of complexity that Treasury wants to avoid.” The obvious rem- He says Asisa believes that making “old mon- edy is fewer pots. For older provident fund mem- ey” subject to “new rules” will create confusion bers, Pot A represents the bulk of their savings, so and uncertainty, require the industry to administer for them, this vested right is non-negotiable. a one-off event and incentivise members to take the money, whether they really need it or not. Khoolal-Kala says one way is for compul- sory annuitisation ( the process of establishing a This position, he believes seeks to curtail a stream of regular income payments from an an- (potential) minor abuse, but risks prolonging the nuity) to become effective only from the date the actual major abuse, which is cashing out in full two-pot system comes in. This would do away when the opportunity arises. The focus on short- with the second vested benefit accumulated since term implementation issues ignores the long-term March 1 2021. complexities, which are considerable, he says. The other is to introduce the two-pot sys- According to him, most provident fund mem- tem retroactively, from March 1, 2021, for both bers already have a vested benefit. Like pension pension and provident funds. That would make and retirement annuities (RA) members, they money available immediately (which is desirable, must now annuitise two-thirds of their savings at given the political and economic urgency to do retirement. However, their balance on February so) and back-date compulsory preservation to that 28, 2021, plus subsequent returns, is exempt. This date (also a plus, as it boosts the long-term sav- ings outcome).

8 WEEKLY SA MIRROR OPINION/ANALYSIS Friday 05 August 2022 Comment ETHICAL FORMULA CONFRONTING MARKETING IMPERATIVE POLICE POWER The subtle collusion between certain health pro- FLASHBACK: Accountability—insofar as fessionals and formula milk producing companies it ever existed within the South African Police who have been found by a study to make false and Service—has been reduced to a merely theoretical incomplete scientific claims to discourage women concept… from breastfeeding their infants, is a matter of seri- ous concern. By Ziyanda Stuurman protesting in Brackenfell in the Western Cape. Yet, multiple investigations of police brutality by Da- Mthokozisi Ntumba was 35 years old when he there is a contemptuous and gratuitous violence that neel Knoetze and the organization Viewfinder, IPID In fact, it should be condemned in the strongest was shot dead with rubber bullets by the police is reserved for residents of communities such as Al- registers thousands of complaints and cases of as- possible terms, as the multi-country study commis- on March 10 2021. Ntumba was leaving a doc- exandra, Johannesburg when they call on politicians sault, excessive force and all other types of unlaw- sioned by the World Health Organization and the tor’s appointment at a clinic in Braamfontein to honour promises made during elections. The ful behavior by police officers every year, but it also United Nations Children’s Fund ( Unicef) implored and was hit during a South Africa Police Ser- residents of Alexandra could predict this racist po- has a dismally low record of successful convictions eight countries, including South Africa, targeted vice’s (SAPS) public order policing unit confron- lice violence with such certainty that they planned or dismissals of police officers. Accountability, in- for this malpractice by formula companies. The tation with students from the University of the a march from their community through Sandton, sofar as it ever existed within the SAPS, has been study found that one in five women interviewed Witwatersrand, who were protesting fee increas- the most affluent suburb in the city, to hand over a reduced to a merely theoretical concept. had been advised to formula feed their infants by es and historical debt. memorandum of grievances to municipal officials, health professionals. In addition, companies were knowing full well that they would not be attacked or It does not come as a surprise then that where found to be misusing and distorted information to In the trial of the four police officers accused fired on with stun grenades or teargas because they and when police power is confronted in a court of influence decisions and practices, thereby over- of firing on the protesting students, which led to were marching through what is often referred to as law, the complainants have done so because they looking the health consequences of the health and Ntumba’s death, evidence was presented by an in- “the richest square mile in Africa.” The police also had the time and access to legal services needed to human rights of women and children. vestigating officer with the police watchdog, the seemed to be tellingly absent during the worst act initiate and successfully litigate a civil claim. In the Independent Police Investigative Directive (IPID), of civil unrest and violence in post-apartheid South 2020/2021 reporting year, more than 10,000 civil Unrelenting and multi-faceted marketing by in the form of six white rubber bullet cartridges be- African history––the July Insurrection of 2021. claims were registered against the SAPS, with a these companies aimed to persuade families and longing to the SAPS unit, placing them at the scene. value of over R16 billion, according to an annual health professionals of the need for formula milk While this violence is seen many times over in report tabled in Parliament. products, thereby undermining the health and de- Despite this, the four officers charged with mur- some communities, to many white, middle class velopment of the child who would grow better der and attempted murder in the Ntumba case were and wealthy South Africans, police violence and We very clearly have a police service that acts when breastfed for at least six months. At least 80 acquitted of all charges on July 5 2022. They are brutality is something that only seems to happen as if it is almost incapable of doing the work of percent of women interviewed were unanimous expected to resume their duties, just like the seven “elsewhere”: at a distant mine shaft or in an under- policing without violence and brutality, but it also that breastfeeding encouraged better bonding be- officers charged and later acquitted in the killing of resourced peri-urban community. As detailed in clearly reserves that violence and brutality for se- tween mother and baby. Andries Tatane during a service delivery protest in lected victims. It repeatedly targets those who are the Free State in April 2011. Tatane, aged 33 at the already at the sharp end of state-sanctioned vio- Thus, undermining that natural method of time, was shot in the chest at close range by police lence and the violence of neglect and ambivalence bonding between mom and baby through some firing rubber bullets during the protest. from the government that is meant to serve them. questionable marketing tactics must be frowned And if that wasn’t bad enough, it is a police service upon by the society in general. Life is the best gift South Africa has a long, gruesome history of that is often complicit with forms of criminal vio- that mankind had ever received from God. It is police violence and police brutality against protest- lence, demonstrated most notoriously in the mass therefore unforgivable for formula milk companies ers—from those refusing to comply with pass laws selling of firearms to gangs and members of organ- to disregard the lives of young children and lure during apartheid, to those protesting for the provi- ised crime. vulnerable pregnant women and mothers into be- sion of adequate government services post-1994, to lieving that their products are better or the same as workers demanding a living wage. In fact, a century When police power is confronted by those who breastfeeding – with the sole aim of making huge before the Marikana Massacre, in June and July have the resources, time, and legal backing to see profits. While most women were extremely posi- 1913, the newly minted state security forces brutal- those confrontations through, it can be held to ac- tive about breastfeeding and its benefits, a shroud ly suppressed strike action across dozens of mines count and it can be forced to compensate those it of uncertainty has always prevailed when certain in the Witwatersrand and North West regions. Of victimizes. health professionals, following contacts with these the 25 people killed over several weeks, 11 were companies, also recommended some of the formu- mine workers. But where the victims are those who capitalism la milk brands to mothers-to be. Health profession- and state-sanctioned police power deem to be dis- als involved in this practice are mostly employed at The police have often, if not always, been used pensable, accountability of any kind is desperately private hospitals, according to the study. as a tool by the political and business elite to en- difficult to come by. Criminal charges may one day force a regime of brutal racial capitalism in South be brought against the police officers who shot and Feeding practices of children in the first three Africa, with no real recourse for the people they are killed 34 people in Marikana on August 16, 2012; years of life profoundly affect their survival, health sent out to contain and control. but the cases of Mthokozisi Ntumba, Andries Ta- and development throughout their lives, accord- tane and so many others are a solemn reminder that ing to the study. The World Health Organization Over multiple chapters in my book Can We Be challenging police power does not always bring says encouraging breastfeeding could prevent an Safe? The future of policing in South Africa, I ex- justice. estimated 800 000 deaths of children under the age amine, in detail, the particularly racialised and rac- * Stuurman is a policing and security analyst of five as well as 20 000 deaths of breast cancer ist police violence and brutality that poor, Black and victims each year. working-class South Africans are subjected to daily. and author of the book Can We Be Safe? The The police show us over and over again that they future of policing in South Africa. This post is Given this critical information, governments are perfectly capable of non-violently policing agi- part of a series that accompanies the sympo- in affected countries must bear the responsibility tated crowds of white farmers protesting in Senekal sium “Marikana, 10 years on,” taking place to make sure that these companies stop their un- in the Free State, or mostly white suburban parents on August 20th in Johannesburg. ethical practices, since this is also in breach of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes, which regulatecs the marketing of breast-milk substitutes. The imperative to treat the research’s findings as a matter of urgency and ex- pose what the WHO and UNICEF described as ‘’ pervasive and invasive’’ nature of formula product marketing, cannot be over-emphasised. Employers must also join up the fight to promote breast-feed- ing and save our children. 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] MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... Weekly SA Mirror subscribes to the Press Code of Ethics and Conduct for South Af- rican Print and Online Media. As a sub- scriber 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 complaints pro- cedures.

Friday 05 August 2022 OPINION/ANALYSIS 9WEEKLY SA MIRROR Globally, only 52 percent of children living with UN GOAL TO END surmountable through partnership. HIV are on life-saving treatment, far behind AIDS IN CHILDREN “The wide gap in treatment coverage between adults where three quarters (76%) are receiving antiretrovirals, according to the data that has BY 2030 children and adults is an outrage,” said UNAIDS just been released in the UNAIDS Global AIDS executive director Winnie Byanyima. “Through Update 2022. ANTIRETROVIRALS: Half of world’s children this alliance, we will channel that outrage into ac- living with HIV were on life-saving treatment, tion. By bringing together new improved medi- Concerned by the stalling of progress for chil- according to UNAIDS, UNICEF and WHO… cines, new political commitment, and the deter- dren, and the widening gap between children and mined activism of communities, we can be the adults, UNAIDS, UNICEF, WHO and partners treatment; Enabling community leadership, she highlighted, is generation who end AIDS in children. We can win have brought together a global alliance to ensure • preventing and detecting new HIV infections key to an effective response. this – but we can only win together.” that no child living with HIV is denied treatment by the end of the decade and to prevent new infant among pregnant and breastfeeding adolescent “We must all sprint together to end AIDS in “Despite progress to reduce vertical transmis- HIV infections. girls and women; children by 2030,” said Nteko. “To succeed, we sion, increase testing and treatment, and expand • accessible testing, optimized treatment, and need a healthy, informed generation of young peo- access to information, children around the world The new Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in comprehensive care for infants, children, and ple who feel free to talk about HIV, and to get the are still far less likely than adults to have access Children by 2030 was announced by leading fig- adolescents exposed to and living with HIV; services and support they need to protect them- to HIV prevention, care, and treatment services,” ures at the International AIDS Conference taking and selves and their children from HIV. mothers2moth- said UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell. place in Montreal, Canada this week. • addressing rights, gender equality, and the so- ers has achieved virtual elimination of mother-to- “The launch of the Global Alliance to End AIDS cial and structural barriers that hinder access to child transmission of HIV for our enrolled clients in Children is an important step forward – and The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/ services. for eight consecutive years—showing what is pos- UNICEF is committed to working alongside all of AIDS (UNAIDS) spearheads global initiatives Addressing the International AIDS Confer- sible when we let women and communities create our partners to achieve an AIDS-free future.” to stamp out new HIV infections, discrimination ence, Limpho Nteko of Lesotho, shared how she solutions tailored to their realities.” and AIDS-related deaths. UNAIDS unites the ef- had discovered she was HIV positive at age 21 “No child should be born with or grow up with forts of 11 UN organisations—UNHCR, UNICEF, while pregnant with her first child. This led her The alliance will run for the next eight years HIV, and no child with HIV should go without WFP, UNDP, UNFPA, UNODC, UN Women, ILO, on a journey where she now works for the pio- until 2030, aiming to fix one of the most glaring treatment,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreye- UNESCO, WHO and the World Bank—and works neering women-led mothers2mothers programme. disparities in the AIDS response. Alliance members sus, World Health Organization Director-General. closely with global and national partners towards are united in the assessment that the challenge is “The fact that only half of children with HIV re- ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030 as part of the ceive antiretrovirals is a scandal, and a stain on our Sustainable Development Goals. collective conscience. The Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children is an opportunity to renew our In addition to the United Nations agencies, the commitment to children and their families to unite, alliance includes civil society movements, includ- to speak and to act with purpose and in solidarity ing the Global Network of People living with HIV, with all mothers, children and adolescents.” national governments in the most affected coun- tries, and international partners, including PEPFAR Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health of Ni- and the Global Fund. Twelve countries have joined geria, pledged to “change the lives of children left the alliance in the first phase: Angola, Cameroon, behind” by putting in place the systems needed to Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Con- ensure that health services meet the needs of chil- go (DRC), Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, South dren living with HIV. Africa, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Nigeria, Dr Ehanire announced, will host the alliance’s political launch in Africa at a Ministerial Consultations by the alliance have identified meeting in October 2022. four pillars for collective action: * This article stems from the joint release by • Closing the treatment gap for pregnant and UNAIDS, UNICEF, and WHO, have brought breastfeeding adolescent girls and women liv- together a new alliance to fix one of the most ing with HIV and optimizing continuity of glaring disparities in the AIDS response WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR GUT GUTSY: Between 70 and 80 per cent of a can make a significant difference towards main- • De-stress5 human being’s immune cells are in the gut, taining a healthy gut. When it comes to keeping As mentioned above, stress negatively im- emphasising how closely linked gut health and one’s gut happy and healthy, certain foods and a the immune system are, and how – when out of healthy lifestyle can improve its health. pacts gut health, and while it is impossible to live balance – harder it can be for the body to fight a life without stress, there are techniques to man- infection… Science, and dieticians, recommend the fol- age it better so that it does not affect your overall lowing. health. “Manage stress by practicing mindfulness, By WSA Reporter such as chronic fatigue, chronic illnesses, and • Eat lots of fruit and vegetables eating healthy, getting enough sleep, and doing While you can boost a weakened immune sys- inflammation. A healthy gut talks to the brain light exercise. Getting outside for a walk for just tem, gut health experts say it is all about main- through nerves and hormones, so when it isn’t Leafy greens and fresh fruits are the best 30 minutes will do wonders for your body and taining a good balance of bacteria for a healthy working as it should, the brain is also affected.” sources of nutrients for a healthy microbiome. help you to de-stress,” Rautenbach said. gut and overall health. This is why people with an unhealthy gut experi- “Good nutrition is the easiest way to influence • Increase probiotics ence symptoms such as brain fog, headaches, poor the gut microbiome. Add high-fiber foods, such Willco Janse van Vuuren, managing director concentration, fatigue, and trouble sleeping. as raspberries, artichokes, green peas, broccoli, Probiotics are beneficial bacteria found in for Releaf Pharmaceuticals, says the gut microbi- bananas, and apples. Studies also show that the certain foods and supplements, and they improve ome is the foundation of health, where the body What can affect gut health? body can prevent the growth of disease-causing health by supporting the metabolism. Some stud- gets rid of waste and toxins. However, if the gut is Van Vuuren says the most common factors bacteria when you eat a diet rich in fruit and veg- ies also show that probiotics can restore the gut unhealthy, the body will struggle, and toxins will that contribute to poor gut health are stress, poor etables,” said Lelani Rautenbach, Head of Mar- microbiome to a healthy state. Find probiotics in build up which can have harmful and long-term nutrition, and long-term use of antibiotics and keting for Releaf Pharmaceuticals. fermented foods like kimchi, yoghurt, and sauer- effects, he says. antacids. “That said, everyone can have a healthy • Eat prebiotic foods kraut. Alternatively, you can use a quality and sci- gut”. entifically proven probiotic supplement. “An unhealthy gut can cause health issues Health experts agree that lifestyle changes Many foods naturally contain prebiotics, which promotes the growth of good bacteria in the “Some people cannot tolerate fermented foods gut. Prebiotic foods can include onion, ginger, and and should use probiotics to get the vitamins and garlic. Popular South African flavours like black minerals their bodies need,” said Van Vuuren. pepper, cinnamon, oregano, rosemary, and tur- meric can also positively impact the microbiome. When selecting a probiotic, the experts rec- • Stay hydrated ommend a brand known to have high-quality in- gredients and that has been through rigorous test- Water has several health benefits—it supports ing to get optimal health one desired. skin health and helps with brain function. Your water intake influences your gut microbiome. “There are specially formulated probiotic “When you drink enough water, the gut will ab- supplements designed for adults and children to sorb important nutrients like electrolytes and vita- improve their gut health and its functioning. How- mins, helping to keep a healthy gut,” Rautenbach ever, it is important to talk to your doctor before added. adding a probiotic supplement to your diet,” Van Vuuren concluded.

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Friday 05 August 2022 ENTERTAINMENT 11WEEKLY SA MIRROR AFRICAN FEMALE LEGAL EAGLES WIN AWARDS AT GLITTERING GALA EVENT AT THE PALACE EVENT: This year’s event attracted nominations from Zambia, Tanzania, Nigeria and Namibia. in the center is advocate Gugu Zonke and on the right is Fatima Osman on the left is Laura Mor- wesi Dlepu of Molefe Dlepu Incoporated In Blue is Nakasamba Banda-Chana from Zambia and in Print Wendy Ndlovu from South Africa By Thuli Zungu Dlepu said an award that differed from the oth- they were the winners of the category Best in Competition and Hlaleleni Cathleen Dlepu who Most of the guests at Emperors Palace last ers was the Champion for Change Award and was presentrd the Wards. weekend would have easily thought they had awarded to a man in the profession with vision and stumbled on a red carpet of the academy award. commitment to acceleration of gender diversity. The gala event was actually to honour the ladies in the legal profession. A panel of 12 judges from Botswana, Tanza- nia, Zambia and South Africa comprising women Clad in black robes and white court bibs, at- in law and business were adjudicators. They had at torneys, advocates and Judges from South Africa tough task of delivering the top three candidates in Zambia, Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana descended each category. upon the Emperors Palace for the Woza Women · The Pinnacle Award went to Advocate Soraya in Law Awards. Hassin SC of South Africa. Laura Morwesi Dlepu of Dlepu Attorneys says · The runner -up was Linda Kasonde of Zambia. the Woza Women in Law Awards event was estab- · The African Law firm of the year award wass- lished in February, 2019 by Rehana Khan Parker and Asha Ramdin Singhania and later joined by cooped by CMS and the runner- up was NSDV Subashnee Moodley and herself. attorneys and Joachim & Jacobs of Tanzania. · The directors choice award, which is the Life- Due to the success of the 2019 Gala Awards time Achievement Award went to Judge Mar- event, the demand grew to a 2022 edition of the garet Victor, Justice Bubile Shonga of Zambia awards for the African continent. and Hlaleleni Kathleen Dlepu. · The Global Transformation Leadership Award “The 2022 event attracted over 170 nomina- was won by Professoer Jarpa Dawuni of Ghana tions from South Africa, Nigeria, Namibia, Zambia and she was also the winner in the individual and Tanzania in 33 categories including Corporate category. Law, Property and Construction Law, AI / ICT Law Special recognition was received by Tshepo and Intellectual Property Law”. Shabangu in memoriam of the late human rights lawyer, Victoria Mxenge. The Chief Justice of South Africa, Raymond Zondo was the keynote speaker who was scheduled Left of Mrs Dlepu is Deputy Judge President to attend the event physically but due to ill-health, of the Free State Division of the High Court, addressed the audience on a live virtual platform. Judge Martha Mbhele. On her right is Adv Gugu Zonke He lauded Woza for acknowledging female ex- cellence and emphasized his willingness to engage with such organisations in order to accelerate the process of gender parity in the legal profession. He congratulated Woza for the platform it created. He made mention of the Intellectual Property and Mergers and Acquisition categories saying it was very important that women get empowered in all branches of the law. ‘’There should be no branches of law that are exclusively for men. “We must make sure women lawyers get lots of work, get quality work not just from government but from the private sector as well, ” said Zondo. Dlephu said the law profession was male- dom- inated in specialized areas of law such as Intellectu- al Property Law, Contraction Law and Information and Communication Law. She said the event also aimed to encourage young law students and young legal practitioners to persevere in the legal profession and develop themselves. There was a designated category for ‘Future Ambassadors,’ law students and candidate legal practitioners who showed great promise and have stood out among their peers, according to Dlephu. “The most coveted and prestigious award is the ‘Pinnacle Award’ and it is given to a woman law- yer who displays iconic achievement embracing thought, innovation, leadership, empowerment of other women and contribution to the law’’.

12 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FOOD AND WINE Friday 05 August 2022 COMPETITION WINNERS: Maphefo and Tom Malebana of Heidelberg. CAB VIBES: Wine enthusiasts Jess de Souza, Busi Yende and Lerato Moleleki enjoy some of South Africa’s best Cabernets from Stellenbosch at MESH Club in Rosebank. SUPER CABS FROM STELLIES By Len Maseko sented on the event, including Kaapzicht Wines, Weekly SA Mirror’s winner of the Stellen- Jordan Wine Estate, Waterford Estate, Warwick bosch Cabernet Collective competition, Tom Wine Estate, Delheim Wine Estate, Hartenberg Malebana, was treated to a glut of premium Wine Estate, Neill Ellis Wines, Alto Wine Es- Cabs at the prestigious evening tasting held tate, Ernie Els Wines, Le Riche Wines, Simon- at Rosebank’s MESH Club last Saturday. sig Wine Estate, Bartinney, Stark-Condé Wines, Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Spier Wines, Pe- He was accompanied to the event by his ter Falke Wines, Muratie Wine Estate, Olden- wife, Maphefo. Malebana of Heidelberg, sub- burg Vineyards, Mooiplaas Wine State, Kanon- mitted a correct answer to the question: Where kop Wine Estate and Kleine Zalze Wines. is the Oldenburg vineyard situated? And the an- swer was Stellenbosch. For Masterclass goers, the highlight was a special tasting top international Cabernets Billed “the Stellenbosch Cabernet Collec- (Opus One, Réserve de la Comtesse Pauillac, tive’s (SCC) Cabernet Through the Ages,” the Dominus and Grand Vin de Léoville, du Mar- evening was graced by some of the celebrity quis de Las Cases) tasted alongside Stellenbos- winemakers from the region, who welcomed ch Cabernets from three famous vintages spe- our winner and his partner with wide open arms. cially selected by Michael Fridjhon, top wine judge and critic. The couple savoured some of the wines pre- CAB FAN: Bianca Jacobs at MESH Club in Rosebank. EVENTS PICK N PAY FEST GOES TO CAPEWINE 2022 when the lunch has ended and go on a game drive at 3,30pm, DURBS The South African wine industry is readying itself to open which canapés and a selection of gin cocktails. The cost is its doors in welcoming wine industry fraternity from across R550 a person. From a recent successful foray in Gauteng in July, the Pick n the globe as they prepare for their three-day showcase event, Pay Wine & Food Festival moves to Durban on September 3. CapeWine, which will be held at the Cape Town Internation- CASALINGA BEER FEST It will take place at Chris Saunders Park in Umhlanga. Taste al Convention Centre from October 5 to 7. Beer lovers are expected to flock to the Casalinga Beer Fes- wine and bubbly from more than 20 estates, plus delicious CapeWine is South Africa’s premier trade event, which takes tival, which takes takes place in Muldersdrift, on the West food in the Pick n Pay Food Lane, to be enjoyed against the place every three years, presenting a strategic platform for Rand on September 17. background of live music, courtesy of local artists. Tickets international wine trade, buyers, retailers, importers, dis- The event, which will be held between 12noon and 10pm, cost R250 from Webtickets, include a tasting glass and 20 tributors and media to experience what the South African will be hosted by Casalinga Italian Restaurant together with tokens. winelands have to offer. sponsors Windhoek Brewery and Klipdrift . Tickets cost Guests will have the opportunity to wind down on an out- The theme this year is ‘Sustainability 360’, which ties in with R250 per person, and available via Ticketpro. door garden picnic, purchase a picnic basket brimming with the South African wine sector’s drive to turn itself into a suc- delicious eats, from cheese and cured hams, fresh breads, cessful and sustainable industry for generations to come. Or- UNWINE IN MPUMALANGA biltong, hummus and other delicacies. Children under 18 ganisers promise guests an exhilarating show, experiencing A popular Mpumalanga event – Unwined Lowveld Wine & enter free but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at the best of South African wine, food, hospitality and tourism. Food Show – returns to the Mbombela Golf Club in Nel- all times. For more information on CapeWine 2022, please visit www. spruit on September 3. capewine2022.com. The organisers have lined up a number of premium wine la- WOMEN’S DAY AT BOSCHENDAL SHIRAZ DINNER bels for the visitors to the annual wine show, which starts at Next Saturday, Boschendal will host a wine-themed day The Cradle Boutique Hotel is to host a celebration of Ceder- 12noon and ends at 6pm. called Women’s Month Celebration at its Franschhoek farm. berg Shiraz this month with a wine pairing lunch introduced Tickets cost R220 per person and R120 for non-alcoholic Boschendal will celebrate women working towards their by renowned Cederberg winemaker David Nieuwoudt. drinkers. business and personal goals. The event will begin with a The hotel’s Chef Tyrow Powers has devised a special menu guided tour through our Boschendal Norval Art Gallery, for the occasion while those attending also have the option ‘WOMEN IN WINE’ DINNER starting at 10am and ends 2pm. of going on a game drive after lunch to learn about the fauna, Cape Town’s Cellars-Hohenort Hotel is collaborating with Community activist, foodie and laughing yoga practitioner flora and incredible history which surrounds the visitor to Steenberg Vineyards to present a gastronomic wine pairing Kimon Bisongo will host a panel of exceptional women as this exclusive location. dinner on August 26. they explore the many ways in which women make a positive Cradle Boutique Hotel – situated within 9 000 hectares of Executive chef Tronette Dippenaar and Steenberg cellarmas- impact in their communities and the world at large. Other spectacular nature reserve just outside of Johannesburg – is a ter Elunda Basson will jointly present gourmands with a food panel members include Ncumisa Mkabile, a young regen- unique ecotourism destination and the only hotel in the world and wine feast in honour of Women’s Month. Steenberg is erative farmer and UNICEF ambassador from Khayelitsha; situated on an active paleoanthropological site. It is situated situated in the Constantia Valley, known for producing some Natasha Liesner from fashion rental outlet Style Rotate; in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, which was listed by of the finest Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Cap Classique in Rukaya Mansoor, head of research and development at UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. South Africa. SKOON; and Boschendal’s award-winning female win- The lunch takes place at The Pavilion at The Cradle from The fine-dining Food and Wine Pairing Dinner include a emakers Danielle Coetsee and Andiswa Mapheleba. 11am on August 21. The cost is R850 per person and tickets welcome drink with canapés, and a five-course menu with Tickets cost R280 per person (include a guided gallery tour, can be booked on Webtickets. Guests have the option to stay wines, at R595 per person. Bookings are essential. Tel 021 speaker panels, a welcome glass of Boschendal Cap Clas- 794 2137 or [email protected] sique and a light lunch featuring Boschendal’s famed soil- to-fork fare)

Friday 05 August 2022 OUT & ABOUT 13WEEKLY SA MIRROR Hendrick Mabengo (Wine Steward) The President Hotel Lanzerac Hotel: Spa Team paired with JC Le Roux Amarula Executive, Chef Stephen Fraser, Masego Mokgofa (Pastry Chef), Isaac Zheke (Baker), Rosemary Munyoro (Wine Steward), Clever Marufu (Waiter) and Dylan Gaarkeuken (Chef) INTER-HOTEL CHALLENGE SEES HUGE BOOST The launch of the 2022 Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge, now in its cember 1. The top-performing wine steward of 2022 could look 10th year, has seen a dramatic increase in the number of estab- forward to a 10-day internship in Ireland at the celebrated The lishments competing in this year’s challenge, compared to 2021. Lodge at Ashford Castle, with the Red Carnation Hotel Collec- The 2022 winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on De- tion, and with flights sponsored by Distell. Mark Abrahams (Wine Steward) Southern Sun A Team with Pieter Bekker (Wine Steward) TAJ Cape Town Mark Wernich (Cluster GM Taj Hotel Cape Town and TAJ Durbanville Hills and Van Ryn’s Brandy Pamodzi Lusaka) Bio-Wheat Croissants Amarula

14 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SOCIALS Friday 05 August 2022 JOZI FM CELEBRATES 27TH ANNIVERSARY Soweto socialites converged on the Pimville hip joint, PDL Lifestyle, to celebrate up- wardly mobile wireless broadcaster Jozi FM’s 27th anniversary. It was a moment of eye-lolly for devout listeners as they mingled with the radio station’s presenters, THREESOME: Agnes Morodi, Dora Makoti and Nana Mazibuko bond over music and lively ambience at PDL Lounge, DUO: Jozi FM DJs Refiloe Motsei and Fan MILESTONE: Jozi FM’s Queen Tee (in yellow MINGLE: Jozi FM CEO “Njomani” Mhlongo shares a light moment with the station’s Masango. dress) soaks the adulation from fans. listener. FERGUSON FOUNDATION LAUNCHED IN STYLE Connie Ferguson officially launched the Ferguson Foundation, which she founded with her late husband, Shona, this week. The foundation will be a new South African film school to help dis- advantaged students enter the film and TV industry as producers, and in front of the cameras, as actors. Plans to launch the Fergu- son Foundation were postponed by the unexpected death of Shona in late July 2021. SIPHO MALUKA captured the moments... Bongani Radebe ,Connie Ferguson and Ministers,Lindiwe Zulu,Mam Thandi Modise,Grooven Axe Axoli Mbintsi Nchabeleng,Masilo Masilo (Connies’s Dad) and Connie Ferguson Mam Bongi Ngema Zuma and Tshego Bengulo and Lucas Hadebe Lesedi Matsunyane-Ferfuson (daughter) with Bongani Radebe Moseme

Friday 05 August 2022 MOTORING 15WEEKLY SA MIRROR MOTORING:Briefs FORD HAS A BETTER IDEA FESTIVAL OF MOTORING UNIQUE DESIGN: The Toyota FRESH DETAILS Yaris GR Yaris is offered in For the fifth edition of its kind, the 2022 Fes- a three-door body and tival of Motoring will once again offer unpar- lowered roof - creating a alleled experiences to automotive enthusiasts for a weekend centred around engaging and coupe silhouette enthralling on and off-track activities. UNSTOPPABLE: The Ford Ranger is not inside but on top The historic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit will once again host the prestigious motoring TOP SELLER: event with its return expected to surpass ex- pectations from the past years before a Cov- Ranger defended its id-19 forced hiatus. crown for the third Between the 26th and 28th of August, the 2022 Festival of Motoring will be abuzz with month in a row after manufacturer displays, racing and automotive stalls to entertain the thousands of fans that selling a total of 1,838 are anticipated over the course of the week- end. The circuit will be divided into several WORKHORSE: The Ford Ranger has the full units CABIN CREW: The styling is dated, plain, coloured zones that each offer separate expe- package as far as off-road equipment is and trimmed overwhelmingly with hard and riences. concerned cheap-looking plastics short on design frills Tickets are on sale at both www.howler. By Ali Mphaki soon be underway at the Silverton Assembly plant . The most common problems with the Ford co.za and at the main gate. General access Ford and 4x4s are synonymous, but this time the What seems to be working for the Ford Ranger Range, however, have to do with the engine. tickets cost R250 per adult, and R50 for chil- Silverton-based manufacturer has done a 3x3, dren between 3 and 12-years-old. Included topping the local sales charts three months in a and attracting buyers is its far more settled experi- Ranger owners reported issues with things like within the ticket price is a complimentary row. ence at any speed than either its rivals, according to a misfiring engine, stalling, power loss, and shak- shuttle service to the Festival, from Mall of several critics. A feather cap in the feather for the ing.Overall, though, the Ranger is pretty reliable. It Africa. The trump card, almost like a Trojan Horse, Ford Ranger is its uncanny ability to turn trouble- scores well compared to other bakkies in its class is the Ford Ranger which did the almost unthink- some obstacles into more of an exciting activity. and it has average ownership costs. FUTURE OF VW GOLF IN able last month by knocking the Toyota Hilux off DOUBT its perch as South Africa’s top-selling new bakkie. Steep sandy inclines, rocky terrain, or water On the opulent end of the spectrum, luxury It did in June 2022 – with 1 838 units registered hazard, the Ford Ranger is at home, well controlled brands also managed some respectable numbers. Wolfsburg - The Volkswagen Golf has been during the month Official sales figures for May also and never unsettling. Leading the sales charts as always was Porsche with such a fundamental part of the German car- show that Ford sold 1 548 Rangers compared to the a tally of 115 new vehicles sold, while subsidiaries maker’s past that it’s hard to imagine a future 1 368 Hiluxes Toyota sold. Estimates say Ford Rangers can last up to 20 Bentley and Lamborghini South Africa managed without it. years and beyond if they are well maintained and 6 and 4 units respectively. Scuderia South Africa You may wonder what well cared for. The Ranger is built to withstand up matched their Italian counterpart with 4 listed sales. But the latest insights out of Germany happened to Toyota Hi- to 300,000 miles and years upon years of use. are casting doubt on whether we’ll even see lux’s dominance of the DETHRONED; The Toyota Hilux now another generation of the venerable hatch- sector – now perched at occupies position four on the sales back. According to Welt, internal combustion position number four - the engined cars are set to become significantly company puts the blame charts more expensive in the coming years, due to largely to stock shortage the costs of keeping them compliant with at its plant in Prospecton, ever-stricter emissions regulations. In an in- shut down in April due to terview with the aforementioned German flooding in the KZN. publication, Volkswagen’s new international brand head Thomas Schäfer, who also headed The knock-on effect VWSA until fairly recently, said the company has also been felt on the had not decided on whether there would be a domestic sales of new Golf 9. light commercial vehi- cles, including bakkies “We will have to see whether it is worth and minubusses, which developing a new vehicle that does not last fell 6.9% year on year in the full seven or eight years,” he said, while July 2022 to 9 547 units. adding that developing a new one would be Numbers seldom lie, but extremely expensive. it would seem “Ford has a better idea” especially fol- NEAR FREE PUBLIC lowing the massive R15.8- TRANSPORT A BOON FOR billion upgrade of its Sil- GERMANY’S ROADS verton Assembly Plant in line with the production of Urban traffic congestion eased in the weeks the next generation Ford after Germany made public transport almost Ranger, whose production free, data show, suggesting an experiment by is already underway at Europe’s largest economy to combat its addic- Ford Thailand. tion to cars may be having some success. Mass production of the Since the beginning of June, Germany next-gen Ford Ranger will has sold a monthly ticket for nine euros about R150 that is valid for unlimited trips on a vast swathe of its public transport network. The of- fer, which continues through August, was de- signed to take the sting out of soaring inflation and cut vehicle emissions. It was a bold move for the home of au- tomakers BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen, where drivers famously have no speed restric- tions on stretches of motorway. While it is still early to draw conclusions, data compiled by the navigation company TomTom for Reuters suggest the policy may be having an effect. TOYOTA WALKS TALL IN MOZAMBIQUE If you are walking around the streets of Ma- puto, you will immediately notice that you are surrounded by Toyota braded vehicles. Toyota is the most popular brand in Mo- zambique and it dominates the car markets in the country. The core reasons for the domi- nance of Toyota in the Mozambican market are the easily availability and cheap price of spare parts as well as the availability of ga- rages that handle minor servicing and mainte- nance, paint as well as heavy maintenance of those vehicles. Recently, the models Toyota Altezza, Surf, Matrix and Harrier are the most widely want- ed in the market. But, models such as Toyota Corolla, Nissan Sunny and Suzuki Swift are also very popular due to their lower price and low fuel consumption

16 WEEKLY SA MIRROR COMMONWEALTH GAMES Friday 05 August 2022 Ndodomzi Ntutu of Team South Africa celebrates with their countries flag after winning the gold medal in the Men’s T11/12 100m Final. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) Bronze medalist Jovan van Vuuren of Team South Africa celebrates with their countries flag Ndodomzi Ntutu of Team South Africa celebrates winning the gold medal in the Men’s following the Men’s Long Jump Final. T11/12 100m Final. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) SA TEAM DO US PROUD South Africa made its 14th appearance at the Com- AT 2022 COMMONWEALTH monwealth Games and did not disappoint. The South African National Anthem was played and the country GAMES flag raised several times as the 2022 Commonwealth Games celebrated South Africa’s medal tally. IN THE BAG: Gold 130 Silver 123 Bronze 136 Total 389 Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa showered with felicitations at the medallists, saying they have brought glory to the nation. “We are especially thrilled with this rugby result considering South Africa will very soon be welcoming the world this year to the Rugby World Cup Sevens, being hosted in Cape Town from 9-11 September 2022 followed by the 2023 Netball World Cup which will be held next July at the Cape Town Convention Centre,” said Minister Mthethwa. “We look forward to many more phenomenal medal- winning performances,” he said. Yane van der Merwe of Team South Africa competes during the Women’s F42-44/61-64 Discus Bronze medalist Jovan van Vuuren of Team South Africa celebrates during the Men’s Throw. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Long Jump Final. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Friday 05 August 2022 COMMONWEALTH GAMES 17WEEKLY SA MIRROR Camryn Rogers of Team Canada competes during the Women’s Hammer Throw Qualify- Oyesade Olatoye of Team Nigeria competes during the Women’s Hammer Throw Qualify- ing Round. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) ing Round. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) COMMONWEALTH GAMES’ SPILLS & THRILLS Laura Zialor of Team England competes during the Women’s High Jump Qualifying Round. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) Lindon Victor of Team Grenada competes during the Men’s Decathlon Long Jump. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images) Samantha Kinghorn of Team Scotland celebrates winning the bronze medal following the Women’s T53/54 1500m Final. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (L-R) Silver medalist Julien Alfred of Team Saint Lucia, gold medalist Elaine Thompson- Rasheed Broad- Herah of Team Jamaica and bronze medalist Daryll Neita of Team England pose for a bell of Team photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s 100m Final. (Photo by Michael Jamaica crosses the finish line as they win the gold medal in the Men’s 110m Hur- dles Final during Athletics Track & Field. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/ Getty Images)

18 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORT Friday 05 August 2022 FORMER SWALLOW NGOBENI SEES BRIGHT FUTURE AHEAD OWN TEAM: Izinja ZeGame boss was a dazzling midfield player himself MASTERS & LEGENDS lows chairman by my friend and ex-Birds striker DEXTEROUS,: Samuel “Cee” Ngobeni in action during his heydays a Moroka Swallows Sibusiso ‘’Tso’’Mazibuko. I had gone to FNB with Stadium to watch the Iwisa Spectacular tourney fluence to the structure of the team is invaluable’’. supporters who always rally behind team. Their Masoja Cele when Mazibuko presented me to Swallows boss. ‘’So far, the team conveyer belt has produced presence is much appreciated. In our brief conversation Chabeli told me to join Samuel ‘’Cee’’Ngobeni captured the eagle eye his team at training on a Tuesday. Excited and future stars like the newly signed Kaizer Chiefs In football circle you are known as ‘’Cee’’. of the late Moroka Swallows chairman David humbled, I adhered to his request and attended the player Zitha Kwinika, University of Pretoria FC Who gave you such an eloquent moniker? ‘’Pine’’Chabeli with his sizzling football talent. training on the agreed day. I only trained with the captain John Tshabalala, Tebogo Makungo of Jomo Initially, it took the late Birds charismatic boss Dube Birds only for a day and I was signed. Join- Cosmos and Marumo Gallants midfielder Monde ’’I was christened ‘’Cee’’ by my senior at a single training session to notice the abundant ing Swallows afforded me the opportunity to rub Mphambaniso. As a team we are really proud of Meadowlands Mighty Eagles Peter Chauke. He talent the former Swaiswai dexterous midfield shoulders with renowned soccer greats like Ed- these achievements. This shows that the structure told me that my style of play was similar to Eagles anchor possessed in his left foot. ward ‘’Magents’’Motale, Timothy ‘’RDP’’Nkosi, of the team is moving to the right direction. I also midfielder Charles ‘’JC’’Mabaso. Nevertheless, he Greg Etafia, Daniel ‘’Baggio’’ Lesenyego, want to send my gratitude on bended knees to my decided to remove the letter J and called me ‘’Cee’’ ‘’Absolutely true, I was introduced to Swal- Lucas’’Makhkhoba’’Sebone to name the five’’. concluded Ngobeni. FASHIONISTA; Samuel “Cee” Ngobeni as he ‘’I still recall my debut like it happened yester- MiNE NOT YOURS; Samuel Nhobeni shielding the ball from the opposition in one of his looks lately day. We were playing against Albany Pretoria City games at Moroka Swallows (now SuperSport United) in a league game at the Caledonian Stadium in Pretoria. Unfortunately, my debut wasn’t a pleasant story as we lost the match 1-0. City scored their goal via the boot of the pint- size midfielder Ronald ‘’Chicco’’ Lawrence’’. ‘’My highlight at Swallows was when we won the energy sapping 2004 Absa Cup against Man- ning Rangers at Vodacom Park in Bloemfontein. You’ll remember had quality players in the mould of Kerryn Jordan, Liswa Nduti, Edson Mhinga, Frank Schoeman, the list is endless. When the score was locked at 1-1 late in the game, I received a low cross from Shaun Permall and placed the ball into an empty net to put Swallows 2-1 in front. And Dennis Lota converted a late penalty to clinch the trophy with a 3-1 victory. What really excited us as players it was the team’s first trophy in 15 years. Even today I still have my medal. It’s priceless it’s my souvenir that I will preserve forever’’. ‘’ ‘’While I was still active in 2000 I decided to form a team of junior divisions. And I named the team Izinja ZeGame. I started with the Under 9’s and Under 13’s. The aim of launching these two divisions was to give back to the community and to thank for the support and encouragement I would always get from my neighbourhood. After hanging up my boots in 2008 I merely focussed on my juniors. Today I have added the Under 15’s, Under 19’s and the senior team. Not only that, I also have assembled a team of legends that are popular in football circles. Former professional stars like Thuso ‘’Thuso Dance’’ Phala, Dan Se- make, Norman ‘’Tsetse-Fly’’Meje, Mlungisi ‘’Professor’’ Gumbi, Edward ‘’Magents’’Motale, Sibusiso’’Tso’’Mazibuko the list goes on, feature prominently in my legends team. And I am boastful that these football icons attract thousands of soccer lovers in their matches which is a far-fetched dream for many of the DStv Premier League teams’’. ‘’ With the juniors and the senior team, we not only teach them football basics. The priority is to arm them academically. Through God’s grace I am surrounded by intellectuals in my team. I have Theo Ngobeni (optometrist), Henley Nyathi (owner of Henley Computers) Jury Maseko (Attorney), Tumi Mlotshwa (Advocate) and Karabo Tau owner of the snazzy Konka Pub and Restaurant. Again, I have Lucky Qaba the former Mamelodi Sundowns star who motivates our players to focus mainly on their studies rather than football. He refently placed one of our girls Mpho Molwele at North West Univer- sity. Without these guys I wouldn’t think that Izinja ZeGame would be where they are today. Their in-

Friday 05 August 2022 SPORT 19WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORTS: Briefs KOMANISI LOOKING TO BANYANA BANYANA AN INSPI- DOWN HIS IDOL RATION DREAM FIGHT: SA title fight against Banyana Banyana’s recent heroics at the Women’s ‘Atomic Spider’ likely to be an exhilarating Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco continues to encounter inspire many South Africans. The teams’ Cape Town-based players and coach, Desiree Ellis, were By Pule Mokhine “I respect Tshifhiwa as he is one of the most HARD-HITTER; Lusanda “Mexican” Komanisi rewarded with their recent expoilts after clinching If there is any fighter that harbors hope of experienced boxers whom I have been looking up of Mexico and Americans Floyd “Money” May- the continental showpiece. making his history by dethroning his own to as a champion. He has been long in the ring as weather and Shane Mosley (now retired) as his idol, it is none other than Lusanda “Mexican” a professional fighter that I have always followed idols, said he was looking forward to emulate It was a fitting occasion for Ellis, who has Komanisi. when I was still an amateur. But I am going to them by winning more titles. been regarded as a pioneer of women’s football in relieve him of the title and prove that I am the best the country. It was a carnival-like atmosphere at Komanisi who comes from the boxing-mad in this division,” says Komanisi. And relieving Munyai of his crown will be the Athlone Stadium as hundreds of football fans Mdantsane township in the Eastern Cape, has one of the ways for Komanisi who is mentored wanted to catch a glimpse of some of the stars of been afforded the opportunity to have a crack at The hard-hitting Komanisi who earned his by Vusi Mtolo to prove that he is well on the way the class of 2022. Tshifhiwa ”Atomic Spider” Munyai’s SA light- nickname from his late mentor Nick Durandt be- to realizing a dream of being in the league of weight title. Their encounter which will be staged cause of having adopted the style of fighting like these boxing greats. The players and coaching staff were also given by South Africa’s top promoting group Golden Mexican boxers who go forward all the time dur- special medallions for their exploits. Gloves, will take place at Emperors Palace in ing bouts said he would show his boxing prowess He was in his element in his last bout when Kempton Park on September 17. by winning the national diadem. “I believe this he beat Tanzanian Amani Bariki by a unanimous ALL SET FOR PROTEAS TOUR fight will give the fans their money’s worth as two points decision for the WBA Pan African champi- OF INDIA But the 32-year-old Komanisi who holds the champions will be in the ring to slug it out. I have onship in Polokwane in June. African Boxing Union and World Boxing Union been hard at training and am ready to add the na- Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the Board of Con- Pan African belts, has by his own admission, nev- tional crown to prove that I am the best.” Munyai who is fortunes are guided by trainer trol for Cricket in India (BCCI) has today con- er in his wildest dreams ever thought he would Alan Toweel, will be up to the task of proving that firmed the match schedule and venues for South challenge Munyai whom he holds in high esteem. The former SA featherweight kingpin, Kom- he is simply the best title holder who will simply Africa’s white-ball tour of India. anisi dethroned Aphiwe Mboyiya in 2013 and not be a lame duck. The fact that both fighters are champions in defended the title once and won the International South Africa arrive in Trivandrum on 24 Sep- different spheres is likely to be an exhilarating en- Boxing Organisation (IBO) against Macbute Sin- He beat Khaya Busakwe by a sixth-round tember and will play three T20 Internationals counter. Komanisi is hoping to add the SA belt to yabi in 2014. He defended the IBO crown twice stoppage in defense of the crown at Sandton Con- (T20Is) and three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) his crowns and make them three. Munyai himself before losing it without throwing a single punch. vention Centre in May. over two weeks from 28 September until 11 Octo- is hankering hope of making a successful defense ber across multiple venues. of the national diadem and prove that he is simply “The reason for losing the title was because I Their fight will be the main supporting bout the best lightweight in Mzansi. was given 10 months by which to defend my title, to the IBO intercontinental heavyweight between A significant highlight of the T20I series is the but time ran out on me because the promoter who Mariuz Watch against Kevin Lerena. second T20I to be played on 02 October in cel- It is against this backdrop that “Mexican” was supposed to give me an opponent failed to do ebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. The tour feels he needs to tread carefully against Munyai, so, resulting in me being stripped of my belt,” he will also serve as the final preparation for the ICC the man in whom he admits having a great deal explained. Men’s T20 World Cup in Australia, which will fol- of respect. low directly after the tour. Komanisi, who looks up to Manuel Marquez The Proteas’ most recent T20I outing to India MOUTH WATERING DSTV saw Temba Bavuma’s side draw 2-2 after a rain- PREMIERSHIP WEEKEND CLASHES affected final match in June. LET THE GAMES BEGIN: Galaxy hosts team. South Africa will make their 50-over return to Usuthu while SuperSport entertains Chippa United AmaZulu have enlisted the services of not less India for the first time since 2019. The ODI series will form part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup By Masoja Cele team proper assessment of the team. However, it than eight players for the current season. Experi- Super League which will determine the direct entry On Sunday two rounds of fixtures would com- helped with the physical and mental fitness of the ence campaigners like George ‘’ Mido’’ Maluleka, to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. plete the 2022/23 DStv Premiership League REICARNATION; George Maluleka deter- Ethan Brooks, Gabadihno Mhango, Dumisani matches that resumed on Friday. TX Galaxy mined to make a mark at Amazulu ‘’Rhee’’ Zuma, Augustine Kwem, Larry Bwalya NO RETIREMENT SOON FOR host AmaZulu at Bidvest Stadium at 15:00. and Riaan Hanamub were all brought in to bolster NTUTU While SuperSport United entertain Chippa the team. On paper these are all quality players United at Lucas Moripe Stadium at 17:30. who can deliver if blended well. Star South African para-sprinter Ndodomzi ‘Jona- than’ Ntutu dismissed any retirement talk after This is Galaxy home match however the The Natal outfit surprised football fraternity at soaring to gold in the men’s T11/T12 100m final in Mpumalanga team have opted to play at Bidvest the end of the season when they released 15 play- Birmingham on Thursday. Stadium as their home venue Mbombela Stadium ers. On that list was their best player Luvuyo Me- will be occupied with Rugby activities over the mela. Recently, the indications are that Memela Ntutu, a visually impaired athlete, success- weekend. Much is expected between The Rock- might make a U turn and rejoin the team. Nevethe- fully defended his Commonwealth Games title at ets and Usuthu encounter with both teams having less, Usuthu chairman Sandile Zungu squashed Alexander Stadium as he recorded his second-best brought in fresh legs in the new season. Galaxy the rumour. Games time. have signed two big name players in attacking midfielder Sibusiso ‘’Villa’’Vilakazi and central Speaking to a daily newspaper Zungu ex- Running in lane 3, Ntutu did not disappoint as midfielder Xola Mlambo. plained in detal that the winger’s contract expired he powered through the four-athlete final, stopping at the end 2021/22 season and the club did not the clock in 10.83. Vilakazi who won the 2013/14 won the Pre- exercise the option to renew for current calendar mier Soccer League player of the season came year. But the Natal outfit may surprise many this Ntutu still holds the Games record at 10.80 - a from Mamelodi Sundowns on a free transfer with season consider the quality they brought to the feat he achieved at the 2018 Gold Coast Games. Mlambo exiting AmaZulu also on a free transfer. team. On the other hand The Rockets lost the services of SIR LEWIS HAMILTON NOW their influential sensation Ethan Brooks to Ama- Players like Maluleka, Mhango and Zuma DENVER BRONCO Zulu. It will be interesting to observe how Vilakazi understand the responsibility of playing for a big and Mlambo blend with players like the forceful team. Maluleka has played for Kaizer Chiefs and Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Mlungisi Mbunjana and Lindokuhle Mbatha in the Mamelodi Sundowns while Mhango has featured Hamilton has joined the ownership group of the middle of the park. for Bidvest Wits, Orlando Pirates. He is also part NFL’s Denver Broncos, the team announced on of the Malawian national team. Zuma was on the Tuesday. Last Season Usuthu beat Galaxy 1-0 away books of Bloemfontein Celtic and Chiefs. The and drew 0-0 at home. The Rockets have been trio’s load of experience can be invaluable for The Broncos entered into a sale agreement kept active during their pre-season camp in Piet- Usuthu. with the Walton-Penner family in June pending ermaritzbug. They engaged Maritzburg United in ownership approval of the deal, which is expected a friendly game and won 3-1. And followed with AmaZulu will have to regroup as quickly as to come next Tuesday. a 1 all draw at Royal AM. Their last friendly was they can. Last Sunday they lost the opportunity to against Orlando Pirates and won 1-0. The true fact win their first trophy under the mentorship of head “Excited to join an incredible group of owners is friendly matches don’t really gives the technical coach Brendon Trutter. Usuthu suffered a 2-1 de- and become a part of the @Broncos story!!” Ham- feat to Royal Am during the KwaZulu Natal Pre- ilton tweeted. “Honoured to work with a world mier Cup in Durban. class team and serve as an example of the value of more diverse leadership across all sports.” Trutter would be pleased to get all the three points against The Rockets. The former Moroka The 37-year-old Englishman posted a photo Swallows mentor has a mandate on his hands not of his dog wearing a Broncos’ scarf and shirt and to finish below third position on DStv Premier- added, “Roscoe already thinks he made the team”. ship log at end of the season. Surely, he would be pleased to amass enough points as early as he can. Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was added to the ownership group last month and Hamilton, a record 103-time F1 race winner, is the latest high-profile investor. MTN 8 QUARTERFINAL FIXTURES SATURDAY, 27 AUGUST • Cape Town City vs AmaZulu at Athlone Sta- dium, Kick-off at 15:00 • Royal AM vs Orlando Pirates at Chatsworth Stadium, 18:00 SUNDAY, 28 AUGUST • Stellenbosch vs Kaizer Chiefs at Danie Craven Stadium, 15:00 • Mamelodi Sundowns vs SuperSport United at Tuks Stadium, 18:00

MIRROR SPORTWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... ALL BLACKS MAN UP FOR ‘BOKS CHAMPIONSHIP TEST: BOTH TEAMS TO STICK TO THEIR PLANS FLASHBACK; Captain Siya Kolisi in action against the By Sports Reporter we want to grow our game. There are tweaks in All Blacks last time around New Zealand head coach Ian Foster says a the attacks that we’re working on, with some of “smart and physical” approach from the All them highlighting some of the focus points of our Blacks is the ticket to victory over the Spring- game that we didn’t get right. boks when the arch-rivals battle on Saturday. “It’s not a matter of bringing in 10 new “It’s about the team manning up because the things, it’s about bringing a couple in and hon- Boks are not one-trick ponies. That’s a fallacy,” ing two or three things that we wanted to do, but said Foster after naming a new-look All Blacks didn’t do well.” match-day 23 on Thursday for the opening Rug- by Championship Test in Nelspruit. On the other hand, Handre Pollard says the Springboks won’t get drawn into an unstructured, “What they do well, they do really well. You free-for-all battle on Saturday. don’t become the world champions if you’re not proficient at a whole lot of things. They’re a great “We have a way of kicking and playing and team and they play well, but it’s also about us not we believe in that plan,” said Pollard in response getting too hung up on that either. to whether the world champions would stick to a conservative style of play against the tradition- “We have to go in with the mindset of want- ally more expansive All Blacks ing to play our game. There’s an edge and we know we can play better. “We’ll stick to our plan this weekend and see how things go after 20 minutes and if we have to “However, we can’t do that by worrying adapt, we will. If the opportunities are there, we about the opposition. We have to be excited and will certainly try to take them.” hone in on how we want to play. The Bok pivot expects a tough challenge “We’ll man up, but we need to be smart and from the All Blacks playmakers as part of a dan- physical, but we’ll need a good combination of gerous backline. both.” “Richie Mo’unga and Beauden Barrett both On the back of a historic series loss to Ireland have the X factor, and they are experienced play- and four defeats in the All Blacks’ past five Tests, ers,” said Pollard. Foster faces the arduous task of turning their form around in two successive matches against “They are a threat with their footwork and the Boks in the Republic. with ball in hand, so we’ll try to contain them as much as we can and do our best as a team on the “Much has been made of the last series and day as well. we’re putting the building blocks in place in that series. Did we get everything right? No, we “It’s going to be a massive battle. You don’t didn’t,” he said. want to give the All Blacks broken-field play, so the kicking game will be important, but it will “We still have a lot of faith in the areas where come down to execution, and we’ll do the best we can to counter that.”