FIND YOUR RR HAWKS BUST PURPOSE RDP HOUSE - SELEKANE ‘SCAMMER’ 9page 2page Friday 03 June 2022 D E Q L www.weeklysamirror.news MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... POLICE PROBE FLIP- FLOP Cops bungle People’s Poet Mzwakhe Mbuli accident investigation. His car gets bumped; 2see page then police bump his case off the roll.
2 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 03 June 2022 MZWAKHE IN By Ali Mphaki DOUBLE A Somali national involved in a car smash with People’s Poet Mzwakhe Mbuli may have thought he had escaped the full BUMP JIVE might of the law after recklessness and negligent charges withdrawn mysteriously against him Tuesday, only for the BACK AND FORTH: charges reinstated three days later on Friday. People’s poet crash drama with Uber driver of The accident happened last November when an Uber vehi- Somalian descent cle driven by Abdirant Abraham Qurane apparently rammed into Mbuli’s car parked outside the SABC offices in Auckland JUSTICE: People’s Park. Poet Mzwakhe Mbuli aggrieved by the On inspection, the windscreen was cracked, side mirror and NPA’s flip flop cover broken, while the right fender and bumper damaged. RDP HOUSING Qurane is said to have apologized and started making phone calls, which saw scores of Somalians arriving at the scene - and apparently behaving arrogantly – until the police came and ar- rested the Uber driver, taken to the Brixton police station. But not before a man supposed to be boss of the Uber driver, another Somalian, had approached Mbuli and allegedly offered to “pay” him some money to repair his car rather than have the matter reported to the police - an allegation Mbuli claims re- peated in front of two members of the SAPS at the Brixton po- lice station. Mbuli says a few days later he heard the driver had been released on an undisclosed amount of bail. For the past six months’ Mbuli has been phoning the in- vestigating officer, a Warrant Officer Walaza trying to find out progress about his case, but receiving no concrete information. This until an SMS sent by Walaza on Tuesday, March 31, informing Mbuli his case withdrawn. The news of the case with- drawal was a double whammy for Mbuli, sending him into a frenzy. He started questioning the entire criminal justice system and more worringly whether the crash on his car was staged or what, since on the day he had gone to the SABC for a planned sit-in in protest against lack of airplay for his album Vuka Dark- ie. “Imagine you suffer an injustice and whilst waiting for jus- tice you suffer another injustice. “The prosecutors who have decided to withdraw this case belong to the jungle and are not even fit to preside over a kan- garoo court. “I fought against apartheid and now we have a decaying criminal justice system and what happened with this case is a bad advert for the country with its so-called ‘Best” Constitu- tion, he said. When Weekly SA Mirror inquired from NPA’s Gauteng spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane, she said the NPA will only make a statement on Tuesday as they were still busy with Mbu- li’s representations file. But by late Friday, however, Weekly SA Mirror was privy to correspondence from Gauteng acting direc- tor of public prosecutions D Barnard to the Johannesburg acting chief prosecutor ordering that Qurane be prosecuted “summar- ily” and that his trial be concluded within three months and that his office be informed of the outcome. Mbuli was relieved at the news, but still insisted that the NPA should transform and flush out “rogue’ elements and cap- tured prosecutors’ within the system. “I will now await to hear when is the next court date. “It cannot be that I was wronged and somebody, wherever they may be coming from, can simply get away with it. “All I want is justice,” he said. Once more approached for comment, Mjonondwane said she can confirm that the office of the DPP has taken a decision that the accused be prosecuted on a charge of recklessness and negligent driving. “I will update you as soon as a date has been set,” she said. SCAM: WANTED FRAUD SUSPECT RE-ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT: A rogue developer promising to build houses like in picture has been nabbed by the police for fleecing home seekers of close to a million rand. BUST: Hawks nab wanted alleged mastermind ordered to appear before the Middelburg Court on Nyandeni on the follow-up date which was sched- behind a Reconstruction and Development the July 24 2020 but absconded resulting in warrant uled for August 20 2020, but once again absconded. Programme fraud racket in Middelburg… of arrest issued against him, according to a state- ment from the Hawks. His co accused Sylvia Nyandeni (43) appeared By WSAM Reporter linked to the Rockdale Reconstruction and De- in Middelburg Magistrate’s Court on March 23 The Hawks yesterday tracked down fugitive velopment Programme (RDP) in October 2020 Khumalo and co-accused Sylvia Nyandeni 2022 without him. The case was postponed to May Sfiso Johannes Khumalo to on a hiding place in and later rearrested by the Hawks Serious Com- (43), an employee of Steve Tshwete Municipality, 4 2022 to locate Khumalo and it was further post- Kabokweni, Mpumalanga, busting him in con- mercial Crime Investigation Mpumalanga assisted allegedly colluded to defraud applicants of RDP poned to end of May as he was not yet found. nection with a housing scam in which an unsus- by members of Crime Intelligence. On March 30 houses in Middelburg in October 2018. Nyandeni pecting group of home seekers were fleeced of 2021, he was released on R10 000 bail after making is alleged to have misrepresented herself as having Mpumalanga’s provincial head of the Directo- more than R700 000. several court appearances. He later skipped bail the authority to receive money from the destitute rate For Priority Crime Investigation, Major-Gen- and has been on the run since then. applicants. eral Zodwa Mokoena yesterday expressed his ap- Khumalo was previously sought for fraud preciation of the efforts by the investigating officer, During a previous arrest, Khumalo had been The defrauded victims were allegedly given assistance of media and members of the public for Khumalo’s bank account to deposit more than playing their part in locating Khumalo who was re- R700 000, which the pair allegedly shared. arrested from his hiding place last night. Nyandeni and Khumalo were summoned to ap- Major General Mokoena further assured the pear before the Middelburg Magistrate’s Court on public that the police and judiciary would deal rig- July 24 2020, but only Nyandeni managed to hon- orously with anyone who try to mislead the court our the court appearance while Khumalo submit- by false information in order to get bail. She con- ted a sick note stating that he was not feeling well. firmed that the accused will appear before the Mid- The court ordered that Khumalo appear alongside delburg Magistrate Court on Monday.
Friday 03 June 2022 NEWS 3WEEKLY SA MIRROR REVAMPED Winchester Hotel, which reopened cellence in hospitality architecture, WINCHESTER HOTEL its doors at the end of 2021 after interior design and guest experi- a R90-million renovation, has won ence – on a global scale. WINS GLOBAL a prestigious accolade from the in- DESIGN AWARD ternational LIV Hospitality Design The mission of the LIV Hospital- Awards. ity Design Awards is to celebrate the quality and diversity of the This much-loved seafront hotel architectural and interior design overlooking Cape Town’s scenic projects which are shaping the Sea Point promenade, which was worldwide hospitality industry. The originally built nearly 100 years awards programme was launched ago, was the winner in the Interior in 2020 and aims to reward excep- Design Historic & Heritage category tional projects within the hospital- at the awards, which recognise ex- ity industry. MIAMI FASHION WEEK KICKS OFF SPLENDOUR: The event incorporating style and art into its delivery, hosting conversations and supporting the participating designers… NEW YORK – After a two-year hiatus, the Unit- for the resort season to an audience of A-list celebri- GLAM: Miami Fashion Week kicked off with the usual fanfare and splendour on Tuesday, ed States’ Miami Fashion Week (MIAFW) re- ties, global influencers, and fashion leaders. and will end the action-packed catwalk jamboree on Sunday. turned to claim its esteemed place as one of the world capitals’ foremost fashion shows. “We are thrilled to resume our work with client style brand, Missoni, and world-renowned designer style and art into the shows, new venues, hosting Miami Fashion Week and experience first-hand the Naeem Khan is joining the line-up for the first time real conversations and supporting the participating The second largest fashion event in the US, MI- ongoing return to live events,” said Dara A Busch, to showcase their latest collections. In addition, designers to make a bigger splash than ever before”. AFW is debuting resort collections of established CEO of 5WPR, adding that this year’s show would MIAFW will revolutionise fashion, incorporating – WSAM Reporter and PRNewswire and emerging international designers. It is taking be attracting “a substantial audience, including de- place in Miami, Florida, started on Tuesday (May signers, industry experts, celebrities, and influenc- 31) and will last until Sunday. ers”. MIAFW executive director Lourdes Fernán- dez-Velasco: “Being our first time back in two years, This year’s show highlights international de- we’ve teamed up with 5WPR to further amplify our signers with a focus on sustainable fashion practices. ongoing commitment to bringing sustainability and 5WPR, one of the largest independently-owned PR new technology to the fashion industry. This year, firms in the US, which announced the return of the we are bringing the heat to Miami showcasing the event for its 22nd edition after a two-year Covid-in- hottest collections and look on the runway.” duced break, is assigned to manage and support MI- AFW events taking place across Miami’s most icon- “Miami Fashion Week’s notorious list of ce- ic venues including Vizcaya Museum & Gardens, lebrity and designer supporters is endless, with big Gary Nader Art Center, and Frost Science Museum. names including honorary President Antonio Ban- Relaunched in 2016 under new management, Miami deras, Gary Nader, Juanes, Emilio Estefan, Roberto Fashion Week plays an integral role in the industry Cavalli and more. by continuing to be the first international platform This year, special guest, Italian luxury life-
4 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 03 June 2022 WOMEN AND MIRROBRriefs CHILDREN SOWETO TO HOST TSIETSI ARE TARGETS MASHININI LECTURE OF VIOLENT CRIMES IN SA The 7th annual Tsietsi Mashinini Lecture will be held at the student leader’s alma mater, Morris RAPE: : Shocking Isaacson High School, in Soweto on June 11. reports that 10818 The theme of the lecture is “Mental Health and the Covid-19 Pandemic” and will be deliv- ered by keynote speaker K S Maaroganye, a psy- chiatrist who also speak on the high incidence of depression and suicide in South Africa, especially among the youth. He is the public sector psychia- try convenor for the SA Society of Psychiatrists. The event organised by the Morris Isaacson Alumni, Thusanang Youth Trust, the Mashinini family and the school’s administration. It will take start at 2pm. As president of the Soweto Students Repre- sentative Council, Mashinini became the central figure behind the 1976 student uprisings. He fled to exile a highly wanted man amid a massive po- lice dragnet and died in Conakry, Guinea in 1990. people were raped during the first 3 months Police Minister, Bheki Cele MZILENI’S LAST SHOT By Monk Nkomo Eastern Cape, Inanda in KwaZulu-Natal and Delft and cash-in-transit heists as well as drug smug- Veteran photographer Mike Ndumiso Mzileni The first three months of this year were violent police station in Western Cape. gling. ‘’ Unfortunately, their collective action have passed away at his Soweto home on Wednesday, and brutal with women and children being the not yielded the expected results’’, said Cele. aged 80. main victims of murder and sexual violence, ac- Assault GBH cases showed a drastic increase cording to Police Minister, Bheki Cele. with 6575 incidents reported. Kidnapping cases Causes for the violent crimes included vigi- Mike Mzileni retired from full-time journal- were also on the rise with about 1700 more cases lantism, revenge or retaliation and robberies. The ism in 2000, having worked for publications like Releasing crime figures for January, February reported compared to the same period last year. figures, Cele said, served as a call of action for the City Press, The World, the Sunday Express, the and March on Friday, Cele said murder, attempted Hotspots for kidnappings were identified as Kemp- government, business, NGO’s, civil society and re- Rand Daily Mail and the Sunday Times in an il- murder and assault GBH of women and children ton Park, Heidelberg and Delmas in Mpumalanga. spective communities to come on board and join lustrious career spanning five decades. under the age of 17 recorded sharp increases with the police in their fight against crime. 1107 more people killed compared to the same Property-related crimes increased by 0,1 per- Mzileni’s career highlights include covering period last year. Out of the 6083 killed, 898 were cent , burglary cases at non-residential premises The Police Minister also lamented the poor the 1976 student upheavals, risking life and limb women and 306 were children under the age of 17. declined by 6,4 percent. working conditions and the rotten apples in the po- along with other newshounds in the line of peril- lice force and warned that the South African Police ous duty. Some of his work remains a permanent Cele said the murder of children recorded an ‘’ The first three months of this year were vio- Services would not be a haven for criminals dis- feature at the Hector Pietersen Museum in Orlan- increase of 37,2 percent. lent, brutal and unsafe for many South Africans. guised as officers of the law. He also promised to do West, Soweto. The triple challenges of poverty, inequality and root out police officers who failed the communities The Police Minister was also concerned about unemployment increasingly encouraged opportun- they served. Police in all provinces should start In 2016, he showcased some of his 1976 the 10818 people who were raped countrywide istic criminal behaviour’’, said Cele. ‘’ The socio- doing things differently in an effort to fight crime. portfolio – along with the late Bongani Mnguni, during the first three months. A total 4653 of these economic situation in the country has also directly He also called on police to respond swiftly to acts Len Kumalo and Tladi Khuele – at the 40th an- rapes took place at the homes of either the victim impacted on crime levels. of crime. niversary June 16 exhibition held at The Market or the attacker. Alcohol abuse has been blamed Photo Workshop, organised by Black Ink. Funeral as the main reason for 1290 of these rape cases. Cele said the first three months were marred by ‘’ However, police alone cannot win the fight arrangements are still to be announced. Areas that recorded the highest number of rape more murders, sexual violence and assaults com- against crime. They need to work closely with cases were identified as Lusikisiki police station in pared to the same period last year. communities built on trust, commitment and deliv- HUGE REWARD FOR DANGER- ery,’’ said Cele. OUS FUGITIVE Police made same gains and intercepted crimi- nal syndicates involved in extortion, kidnappings The police in Gauteng have issued a reward of R100 000 to anyone who can come forth with in- TOP ART SCHOLARSHIP formation that will lead to the arrest and convic- UP FOR tion of Mbuso Ndabazovela Biyela who is wanted GRAPS for multiple cases of murder that occurred be- tween the year 2017 and 2022 at Jabulani and Le- VISUAL: Scramble to win a nasia in Gauteng and Nquthu in KwaZulu-Natal. scholarship to an art institution... The suspect is tall, light in complexion and By Gugu Sibiya ship is open to wannabes in posses- deemed armed and very dangerous. Excitement is at fever pitch now that sion of a university exemption under the deadline for applications of ACT their belts. Anyone with information that can lead to the (Arts & Culture Trust) Nyoloha arrest of the suspect as well as the conviction is Scholarship Programme has been For this once in a lifetime op- urged to call Major-General Mbuso Khumalo at extended to June 10. portunity, serious art lovers need to 082 555 8642 and Colonel Friccah Masilela at 082 go after ACT Nyoloha Scholarship 822 7270 or Crime Stop at 08600 10111 or by Starry-eyed young people with a Programme’s Road to Sun City. It’s using MySAPS app. All received information will burning desire to pursue studies in supported by the holiday Mecca be treated as confidential. the arts, but are frustrated by lack Sun City, Nedbank Arts Affinity and of funds to access tertiary qualifica- Sun International. If this is your gig, COLLECT CHRONIC MEDS AT tions in this field, will be thrilled to then you’ll make it happen by shell- POST OFFICE learn about the ACT Nyoloha bur- ing out a registration fee of R100. sary opportunity. Patients of government clinics can now choose to Through ACT Nyoloha, doors to receive their chronic medication at a Post Office Geared towards matriculants, one of the 20 arts institutions across instead of collecting it from their clinic. visual artists and performers be- the country with a fully paid schol- tween the ages of 17-25, the scholar- arship may be opened to one ambi- This collection service is available in all prov- tious youngster. inces, except the Western Cape, at 342 post offices. The service is aimed at patients who live or work closer to one of these post offices than a Govern- ment clinic. Post Offices are open until 17H00 on weekdays and Saturday mornings, allowing much longer hours for collecting medication. According to the Post Office, queues at its outlets have vastly reduced since the collection point for SRD grants was moved to supermarkets. Medication can now be collected very quickly and stress-free. Patients who would like to collect their medi- cation from their local post office, should arrange it with their clinic. The Department of Health sends the patient an SMS when the medication is ready for collec- tion and patients have 14 days to collect it before the medication is returned to the Department of Health.
Friday 03 June 2022 CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR Consumer Eye AWARD-WINNING CONSUMER EDITOR LOOKS 060 936 2673 INTO YOUR COMPLAINTS FAMILY’S BITTER TUSSLE OVER DECEASED BUSINESSMAN’S ESTATE CLAIM: Relatives frustrated over delay in distributing assets belonging to the tycoon to some of his children and niece… By Thuli Zungu Master’s office, requesting authorisation a pay- cept, dispute or reject any claims made against the cordance with the Administration of Deceased’s The death of a Johannesburg millionaire has ment of R388 474. The message was reportedly estate in terms of the law and that power lies with Estates Act. triggered a battle for his estate among mem- relayed via a WhatsApp to a cellphone belonging her alone and not the Master,” he says. Mahlangu bers of his family. The multi-million-rand to an official in the Master’s office, instead of fil- confirms that the Master had DNA results, show- However, he could not assist their mother estate under contestation belongs to business- ing it in accordance with the rules. ing that the probability of the deceased being their until her attorneys filed the written claim against man Norman Mbelengwa, who passed away biological father is greater than 99.999 %. the estate, in order that it may be proved and the after an illness in July last year. “I was shocked when I received a whatsapp Master’s consent for such distribution sought and message in which the court official told Pule Pule “This means that depending on the value of obtained. Fighting for a stake in Mbelengwa’s estate are (Mrs Mbelengwa’s lawyer) to bring this applica- the estate, the minor children may well stand to his niece, Tshifihwa, and his twin daughters, who tion to their office as their office is an office of inherit together with all other children any residue With regard to the allegation of Mbelengwa’s are being assisted in their claim by his brother, record,” says Mbelengwa. from it,” says Mahlangu. niece’s claim against the property of the deceased, Peter Mbelengwa, while the late businessman’s he said he would not comment any further on it, wife, Jennifer, holds the reins as administrator of Though Mbelengwa claims on behalf of the LAWYER’S RESPONSE except to state that the niece’s claim had not been the estate. twins and niece are allegedly not captured with lodged with his firm. “We however, hold instruc- the Master’s office, attorney Pule Pule says they Pule Pule denied that he forcibly opened tions to vigorously oppose her claim unless she Consumer Eye has seen letter addressed to the will be attended once their attorney filed their Mbelengwa’s safe but says he procured the ser- provides us with a valid title deed to prove her Master of the High Court in which the administra- claims, and proof that Tshifiwa bought the house. vice of a lock-smith to open it as the keys could entitlement to the property. tor states that the deceased had a number of finan- not be found, despite a diligent search by staff at cial investments with various banks amounting to Consumer Eye has seen the offer-to-purchase the bottle store. No documents were found in the He says he was not aware of the missing file, several millions of rands. document allegedly signed by the businessman safe that relate to Tshifhiwa and needed proof of but added that “It would appear, however, that and proof of bank receipts showing a total pay- this allegation, he said. Mr. Mbelengwa was the last person to obtain the Mbelengwa says his family was unhappy that, ment of R140 000. file from the Masters Office, given the fact that though his brother’s wife was appointed admin- He said his firm would ensure that the inher- he is currently seized with the above-mentioned istrator on August 26 last year, she had strangely “Investigations including follow ups into the itance of the two minors was distributed in ac- letter”. opened and taken documents from her hubby’s missing file continue to draw blanks” says Mbel- safe on August 10 prior to her appointment. He engwa. He also blamed Ndouvhada attorneys of be- has since opened a criminal case following what ing uncooperative as he had on several occasions he describes as an unlawful opening of his broth- Steve Mahlangu of the Department of Jus- asked them to file a written claim on behalf of er’s safe, he says. tice and Constitutional Development confirmed their clients, the mother of twins and Tshifhiwa. Mbelengwa’s file is not missing, but said the ad- He says his brother, at the time of his death, ministrator was in default as she had not submit- On the other hand, Luvuno Ndouvhada ac- had twins born out of wedlock, who had a valid ted the liquidation and distribution account within cused Pule of being uncooperative, adding that claim against his estate, but the administrator had six months after she was appointed, as required she was also assisting Tshifhiwa with the prop- not approved or said anything about their situa- by law. erty she bought from the deceased as she had been tion. paying municipality rates for it. “This account was due on or before 28 Febru- Compounding matters is that his brother’s ary 2022 but to date the Master has not received it She said the administrator later acknowl- will is apparently missing, which Mbelengwa and the Executrix is in default,” he says. edged knowing about the house and the agree- says is highly suspicious. “My brother was a com- ment between Tshifhiwa and her uncle. missioner at the CCMA and I believe he had a Pule Pule Incorporated Attorneys as her agent Will he kept in his pin encoded safe which they was expected to assist her with the administration Ndouvhada said Tshifhiwa told them that the grinded opened,” Mbelengwa says. of the estate and lodging of the Liquidation and deed of sale was inside her uncle’s safe together Distribution account in terms of Section 35 of the with an affidavit agreeing that transfer would be He says inside the safe was a signed document Administrations Act 66 of 1965, he says. affected after full-payment, and has proof. offering to purchase of one of his brother’s houses by his niece, which whole family including his The Executrix accounts to the Master through “We then went to the Master’s Office to re- wife knew about. But the twist to this saga is that, her Agent by submitting the liquidation and distri- trieve the file, which proved to be a futile exer- when the niece, Tshifhiwa, and twins mother tried bution account, he says. It is in this account where cise,” said Ndouvhada. She says the contents of to file her claim through attorney Lufuno Ndou- all assets or claims in favour of the estate such as the file were not showing on the system, including vhada, they discovered that the file was missing at investments and administration costs and liabili- the documents submitted to report the estate of the Master’s office. ties are reflected, he explains. which under normal circumstances they are sup- posed to be showing on the system. However, the Master of the High Court, has This account also includes a distribution ac- since indicated that the file is not missing, but that count to ensure that the estate is distributed ac- Ndouvhada says they then drafted an objec- the administrator had not submitted the liquida- cording to either the Intestate Succession Act 81 tion letter against the estate, to preclude the estate tion and distribution account instead, and threat- of 1987, which was the case here as no Last Will from being wound-up as they did not know what ened to remove her as an executrix (administra- and Testament was lodged or in terms of an ac- was going on and without the file. tor) of the estate if she did not comply. cepted Last Will (which was not lodged, if any). She says the objection letter was submitted Among other alleged irregularities, Mbeleng- According to the Master’s Office, the surviv- in December 2021, the file was still missing, and wa also accused the law firm of his brother’s wife ing spouse was correctly appointed in terms of the they were informed that the moment they find it of submitting a Section 26 (1A) application to the law. The Master authorised her to liquidate and they would be informed. distribute the Estate of the late Mbelengwa, he says. We furthermore submitted another letter in January 2022 even though the Master’s office “The Executrix has the authority to either ac- could not retrieve the file.
6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Friday 03 June 2022 IKUSASA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAREER GUIDE SPUR STRENGTHENS LEADERSHIP TEAM DIVERSITY: The restaurant group says its executive team now 50 percent black… By Isaac Moledi Vuyo Henda: New chief marketing Spur Corporation announced the appointment the exciting changes the business is undergo- his 3 099 176 ordinary shares in the company at officer at Spur Corporation of Vuyo Henda as its new chief marketing of- ing in terms of their purpose of Leading for the R32.50 for a total of R100.723m. This comprised ficer, further strengthening the already strong Greater Good. I feel honoured to contribute my all the shares he held in Spur, CEO Pierre van female representation on the company’s execu- experience to this dynamic organisation, and hope Tonder told Fin24 at the time. tive leadership team in less than two years to to continue to drive the growth of its wonderful TALENT ACADEMY 50% female and 50% black. brands into the future.” Meanwhile Spur Corporation last month “Vuyo is a seasoned business leader with an The group has adopted transformation is its launched its own skills and talent development impressive track-record in marketing, both lo- key pillar as “it addresses our intent to play our academy, the Rising Leaders Academy. This was cally and globally in the fast-moving consumer part in significantly shifting practices, behaviours a key milestone in the group’s purpose of “Lead- goods industry. and processes to a different and evolved organisa- ing for the Greater Good and transitioning into an tion with a consumer focussed approach”. employer of choice,” according to a Spur state- She is a highly-skilled, forward-thinking mar- ment at the time. keting specialist who has the ability to inspire Spur Corporation’s eight brands include Spur teams and collaborate with them to build great Steak Ranches, Spur Grill & Go, Panarottis Pizza The Academy focuses on formal career devel- brands,” said Spur Corporation CEO Val Nichas. Pasta, John Dory’s Fish Grill Sushi, RocoMamas, opment processes and fast-tracking quality can- The Hussar Grill, Casa Bella and Nikos Coalgrill didates. Last month marked the start of the first Henda has more than 10 years’ business ex- Greek. The first Spur Steak Ranches opened its programme in the Academy in partnership with perience, with her most recent role leading the doors in Cape Town in 1967. UCT’s Graduate School of Business. Foods business for Southern Africa at Unilever. She joined Unilever in 2009 and has worked in Spur Group has franchisees trading through The programme will hone the skills and lead- various roles across customer development and over 600 outlets across South Africa, the rest of ership competencies of the selected team mem- marketing. She also spent some time abroad Africa, Mauritius, Australasia and the Middle bers. The first cohort consists of 17 employees working on the biggest Unilever Food brand, East. The Group also directly owns and runs five from across the group, with 76 percent black and Knorr. restaurants in South Africa. Spur Corporation also 41 percent female employees. These employees operates a sauce manufacturing facility and man- will attend a specialist leadership development Since her return from London, Henda has a ages central procurement for South African fran- programme over the next six months that will built her expertise in Foods within FMCG (fast- chise outlets. focus on catapulting them into the next stage of moving-consumer-goods) sector, including devel- their leadership progression. oping a plant-based strategy. On May 9 2017, Spur announced that its ex- ecutive chair and founder, Allen Ambor, had sold She studied at the University of Cape Town and obtained a Bachelor of Business Science (Finance) degree. In 2020 she became one of 20 Dalai Lama Fellows and is part of the founding exco team for the Durban branch of the Dream- Girls Academy. 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Deadline for submis- Captain says this exciting initiative forms part says Captain. “I know how tough it can be when you’re just sions is 19 June 2022, and the winner will be an- starting out, trying to get your hustle off the ground nounced at the competition final event on June 30 and establish a name for yourselfespecially without where shortlisted hustlers will get the opportunity access to opportunities like the Hustle Hub from to pitch their business ideas to the judges.
Friday 03 June 2022 PERSONAL FINANCE/BUSINESS 7WEEKLY SA MIRROR FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS TO AFRICA’S BLOCKCHAIN BARON Shadrack Kubyane HAIR: : Selling hair extensions is a lucrative co-founder of business in the continent Coronet Blockchain By Isaac Moledi sharing and networking event for supply chain pro- “Coronet Blockchain was founded to provide enterprises. For me, blockchain is more about peo- A villager has told how how he grew a small fessionals. Hosted by SAPICS - the professional quality authenticated human hair extensions and ple and communities than it is about technology. business into a multi-million rand hair exten- body for Supply Chain Management – the confer- hair care products to Africa salons and retailers sion. Shadrack Kubyane, dubbed “Africa’s ence takes place from June 12 to 15 this year at from vetted global manufacturers at low sourcing The tech functions simply enable the attain- Blockchain Baron”, says he successfully grew a Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town. costs, with tech features such as booking and in- ment of shared community values. I am for com- small, R7 750 a year business selling hair exten- ventory management.” munities. I am for Africa. Perhaps that is why some sions into a R31 million annual revenue enter- Kubyane says that he started honing his busi- people call me the Blockchain Baron of Africa,” prise in just three years. ness acumen when he was 11 years old. “When my While the company’s roots are in the multi-bil- Kubyane says. He notes that the Africa Continen- mom started multiple businesses, she asked me to lion-dollar African hair extensions business, Kuby- tal Free Trade Agreement envisions adding about Kubyane, a humble, genial South African busi- manage and grow them,” he recalled. ane wants to use blockchain to strengthen other Af- R6.97 trillion to Africa’s inter-trade. “Historically, nessman who describes himself as a villager at rican supply chains and build Africa’s economies, however, the majority of our continent’s supply heart, is the co-founder of Coronet Blockchain, a Asked when, how and why he started the busi- companies and communities. chains are built in favour of exporting value away blockchain consultancy and business-to-business- ness, he says: “Back in 2013 we were approached from Africa, not inwards for inter-trade. to-consumer marketplace that is currently using by an ex-colleague who had a human hair exten- The company prides itself on working with blockchain to transform Africa’s R109 billion hair sions business. She wanted our expertise to put sys- ethical global manufacturers and achieving lower “Most of Africa is built around extraction not extensions sector. In Africa, Kubyane says hair is tems in place in order to formalize the business.” sourcing costs – thanks to blockchain’s capabili- synergy, and as a result, the continent is now faced big business, from the supply chain of human hair Within 36 months, Kubyane says they evolved the ties. “We securely track human hair pieces from with an infrastructure deficit across the supply products, to hair suppliers, salon businesses and as- brand into four branches with two of them inside source to customer. We understand that 100% hu- chain. It is a lot easier to move things from China sociated services. 5 star hotels, achieving about R31 million annual man hair requires 100% secure tracking.” and Europe into Africa than it is to move things revenues and employing 40 full-time trained and within Africa, and we need to repair that.” Kubyane co-founded Coronet Blockchain, a certified staff. Looking ahead, he plans to add impetus to the company looking to create an end-to-end transpar- business’s consulting services, whereby Coronet In his SAPICS Conference presentation, Ku- ent supply chain by harnessing the power of tech- After this success story, Kubyane says they Blockchain assists organisations and governments byane says he will share practical ways to leapfrog nology. According to him, blockchain’s capabilities were approached by mainstream retail brands with with their blockchain journeys. He also intends these trade gaps, “to deliver advantages for Africa’s can be leveraged to repair the continent’s broken over 200 department stores across Africa to supply to focus on opportunities to leverage blockchain economies, companies, and communities”. and fragmented supply chains. Kubyane will share the human hair extensions products at sale. “Paral- across beauty, fashion and food supply chains, for his vision and insights with African supply chain lel to that, we had overwhelming requests from sa- social good and to improve and advance Africa’s “In this presentation, we will examine three professionals at the upcoming 2022 SAPICS Con- lons across Africa wanting the same success story.” supply chains. supply chains that are aligned to benefit promptly ference. from blockchain implementation. By mid-June, According to him, 38% of the 100 million hu- “Ethical sourcing has been preached for too when the SAPICS Conference takes place, we will Now in its 44th successful year, the annual man hair pieces sold in Africa are fake while 80% long. We hold the digital know-how in our hands, to be 654 Saturdays away from Africa’s population SAPICS Conference is Africa’s leading knowledge of the salons lacked business systems that are criti- make it possible, so we must do it now. Blockchain exceeding 2 billion, on 1 January 2035. This makes cal to sustainability, which is, booking systems and is creating a level playing ground for all players in the futureproofing of Africa’s supply chains mis- inventory management systems. African trade, especially small, medium and micro sion critical.’’ By Isaac Moledi DISCIPLINE Tlalane Ntuli Chief Marketing Officer For some people, financial freedom means be- CAN HELP by starting to save early, you have a longer pe- ing able to pay the bills with money left over CONSUMERS riod in which to invest. Such investments help you each month or having a fully funded emergen- ACHIEVE plan for the future and ensure you have enough to cy account. FINANCIAL achieve your long-term financial goals. The ear- FREEDOM lier you start the better.” For others, it means retiring and enjoying Get the right information. the opportunity to travel extensively. Although BUDGET: Drawing a monthly budget achieving financial freedom can be a daunting helps in controlling your expenses Quoting the saying, when we know better task, especially in the face of the current economic we do better, Ntuli says you must have the right turmoil and growing debt among consumers, fi- having and committing to a monthly budget, you For the medium term, save something each month information on hand and create a plan that fits nancial experts believe that with discipline and can start working towards a savings plan.” towards an emergency fund. This will avoid you your needs and your pocket. You can do this by careful planning, it is possible to achieve financial having to go into debt if unexpected situations speaking to an accredited financial advisor. “Fi- freedom. Consumers should use the free budgeting strike. “Ideally, emergency savings should be kept nancial freedom can help you take ownership of tools or templates available or speak to an accred- in a separate account to discourage you from dip- your finances and, more importantly, your life. It’s According to Metropolitan, regardless of how ited financial adviser for an advice. ping into it. Instead of saving your money in a about living within your means and making sure you define financial freedom or what financial Plan for the unexpected. savings account at the bank, why not explore the that money is spent on things you really need and troubles you have today, there’s always a way to option of investing in a unit trust account?” working towards achieving your financial goals. get back on track. The company’s Chief Market- If the past two years have taught us anything, Now consider your long-term goals. ing Officer, Tlalane Ntuli, shares tips to kickstart it’s that life can be unpredictable and it is therefore Follow these tips and you’ll be closer to a journey towards financial freedom. extremely important to plan for the unexpected. “Saving money for retirement should be one achieving the financial freedom you deserve,” Review your financial status. Having a savings fund for those rainy days can of your long-term savings goals. It’s a fact that says Ntuli. be helpful for situations you didn’t see coming. To know where you are going you need to know where you are coming from. The first step towards realising your financial goals is to reflect on your current financial standing and what are some of the traits that have landed you in the situ- ation you’re in. “Keep the good ones and work on the not-so-good ones.” “Reviewing your financial situation helps you to have a realistic look at where you are and what you need to get to where you need to be.” Start drawing up a monthly budget. Knowing where your money is going each month is a critical step. Ultimately, you need to reach a stage where you are in full control of your finances and drawing up a monthly budget will help you achieve this. “A budget is a simple pro- cess that gives you an instant indication of what you are spending your money on, helping you to identify where you can cut costs and how you can start saving.” Although many people say they’ll start a sav- ings plan but they never commit to a date. “By
8 WEEKLY SA MIRROR OPINION/ANALYSIS Friday 03 June 2022 Comment COPS MUST DECLARE WAR SA’S ONE-SKILL ON CRIMINALS PLAN ON THE CARDS South Africa, which is currently struggling with STRATEGY: In his speech before the National Council of the massive problem of youth unemployment and Provinces (NCOP) yesterday, Higher Education Minister Blade an ailing economy could well be on the verge of Nzimande says a Master Skills Plan is currently being crafted to collapse with the latest crime statistics painting a create a more effective mechanism for nationwide skills planning… grim picture of a country on the verge of total col- lapse. The master skills plan will draw on the infor- of learners entering artisanal learning programmes tablishing a skills centre at Reitz in Bethlehem in mation available in existing plans, such as the stands at 10 302. the Free State, in collaboration with the Municipal- Crime figures released on Friday for the first National Skills Development Plan, Human Re- ity and Local Business. three months of the year have portrayed South Af- source Development Strategy, Economic Recon- About 12 613 of our learners who completed rica as a dangerous country marred by rampant acts struction and Recovery Plan, ERRP Skills Strat- our artisanal learning programmes participated The FP&M SETA has established a Skills Cen- of murder, rape, kidnapping, ssexual assaults and egy, National Plan for Post School Education in the government Special Infrastructure Projects tre at Endaleni in Richmond in KZN in collabora- assault GBH. The period January to March was the and Training, SETA Skills Sector Skills Plan, (SIPs) scarce skills programme in the 2020/21 fi- tion with uMngungundlovu TVET College to offer worst of times, according to Police Minister, Min- Master Economic Sector Plans, and National, nancial years. They include artisanal skills in au- the following occupational qualifications: garment ister Bheki Cele. Provincial and Local Government Skills Plans. tomotive mechanics, electrician, plumber, diesel construction, furniture making, IT with free Wifi for mechanic, boilermaker, millwright and welder. students, the shoe making centre of excellence and During this period 6083 people were murdered Through the National Skills Fund (NSF) we a newly established innovation hub. compared to 5976 the same period last year – an supported 304 skills development projects across Government has already spent vast amounts increase of 22,2 percent. Those killed this year in- South Africa in 2020/21. Furthermore, 34 994 of money to support our youth through the TVET The Health and Welfare SETA has a partnership cluded 898 women and 306 children under the age South Africans benefited directly from the NSF system, and therefore it is important that we assist with the UKZN to train lay counsellors for psycho- of 17 . There were also sharp increases in sexual support during the 2020/21 financial year. Eastern them to transition to workplace through appropriate social services in support of those negatively im- assault, attempted murder and assault GBH cases Cape accounted for the majority of beneficiaries placements. pacted upon by the Covid 19 pandemic. We are also on women and children under the age of 17. There (7 127 or 20.4%), followed by Gauteng (6 881 or in the process of establishing 54 ICT laboratories was also a 37,2 percent increase in the murder of 19.7%) and KwaZulu-Natal 6 374 or 18.2%). To this extent, we have established partnerships for web design, end user computing in the designat- children. A total 3306 cases of kidnappings were with: Japan/Toyota on automotive industry train- ed 54 pilot community learning centres nationally, also reported. In the same period, the number of beneficiaries ing; Germans on the dual system; UK to address with funding support from the W&R SETA. who reported to have a disability was 704 (2.0% of youth unemployment; Huawei on ICT skills acade- It is also shocking that 10818 people were the overall number of beneficiaries). mies in 22 TVET colleges; and SAMDRA on repair There is also important work we are doing up- raped countrywide. Alcohol has been blamed in and maintenance of mobile devices. grading of qualifications for CET lecturers, by of- 1290 of these cases. Most rapes were reported at the During the 2020/21 financial year, the NSF fering an Advanced Diploma in Adult and Commu- Lusikisiki police station in the Eastern Cape, Inan- funds were mainly disbursed for TVET colleges These agreements include the provision of nity Education and Training-Teaching, through the da police station in KwaZulu-Natal and Delft police (29.2% or R493.1 million) and Rural Development training for both TVET college students as well as Durban University of Technology. station in the Western Cape. Several factors have projects (29.0% or R490.5 million), while 22.6% to give workplace exposure to TVET college lectur- been attributed to the alarming increase in these (R381.3 million) was allocated for the bursaries and ers, so that they teach and train in what is currently In partnership with the South African Local violent crimes but the question still remains: What 18.6% (R313.4 million) for “other national priori- needed by industry. Government Association, through the DSI, we are the men and women in blue and their superiors ties”. have expanded the number of municipalities par- doing about this situation which is fast spiralling I intend to take forward building of partnerships ticipating in the Municipal Innovation Maturity out of control ? For this current financial year, the National with industry for work placement, and I will be Index (MIMI), which is a digitalised tool that pro- Skills Fund (NSF) in partnership with the Presiden- holding a stakeholder Summit, including the NED- vides critical information on the innovation capa- There has been complaints from members of cy has allocated R100million towards the Presiden- LAC social partners, to discuss and agree on further bilities and readiness of local government to adopt the public about a number of police stations where tial Youth Employment Initiative which will benefit concrete actions to strengthen work placement of new technologies. As part of the first phase of the there were lack of important resources and most 4500 learners in the digital learning space to get our students and learners. Platinum Valley initiative, a feasibility study on the importantly qualified and trained officers who are training in digital technologies. Hydrogen Valley was launched in partnership with able to investigate and bring crime suspects to court The total amount currently available for in- Anglo American Platinum, Bambili Energy and for a successful prosecution. Most police stations The NSF has committed R200million to em- vestment in infrastructure projects across the 26 ENGIE in October, 2021. are ill-equipped especially with transport facilities. ployment creation initiative between the Depart- universities during the 2022/23 to 2023/24 MTEF This makes them untrustworthy in the communities ment of Higher Education and Training and the De- period is R7.584 billion with R2.953 billion going The Hydrogen Valley Corridor covers three they serve because of their slow response to crime partment of Employment and Labour through the towards student housing for the delivery of 16 858 hubs with a high concentration of hydrogen demand scenes. South Africa needs a police force that is UIF. This project will benefit more than 5000 unem- beds across 11 universities (15 898 new beds and and access to green hydrogen, one in Johannesburg always visible and on its toes especially when they ployed youth to acquire skills in a variety of fields. 960 refurbished beds). Much as this signifies fur- Hub, one in Mogalakwena/Limpopo and one in are called to action.We need a police force that is In my response to the SONA, through our SETAs, ther progress, but it is clearly not enough, and will Durban/Richards Bay. ready to serve their respective communities with we have increased our targets for Workplace-Based therefore seek partnerships with the private sector. honour and pride. What is worsening our police Learning for the financial year commencing on 1 The study identified nine catalytic projects force is the presence of rogue elements within the April 2022, with our annual target to 107 000. We We have started with feasibility studies of the across the mobility, industrial and buildings sectors men and women in blue who accept bribes and col- have also committed to have 15 000 TVET college two new universities of Science and Innovation and to kick-start the hydrogen economy. These projects lude with criminals to hamper investigations. graduates to be placed for Workplace-Based Learn- a new Crime Detection University through the In- will cost approximately $1,2 billion to implement. ing. This is 5000 more than SONA commitments. frastructure and Efficiency Grant (IEG) to the value Cele has promised that the police would have of R6 million. For the current MTEF, an allocation The implementation of the South African Hy- to do things differently to win the fight against We are also targeting 20 500 opportunities for of R182.11 million has been recommended. The drogen Valley corridor could create 14 000 to 30 crime. He also lamented about the conditions under apprentices, 22 500 for artisanal trades; 31 300 next precinct to be established will be in Giyani 000 direct and indirect jobs per year by 2030, and which the police were working and called for these for those completing learnerships and 148 000 for in Limpopo, where will be setting up a university by 2050, potentially contribute $3,9-$8,8 billion to to improve. Action must be taken against those of- learners entering into various other skills develop- campus as well. We are also expanding and plan- GDP (direct and indirect contributions). In terms ficers who failed the communities they served. The ment programmes, such as digital skills, crop pro- ning to relocate the University of Zululand teacher of platinum contribution, the study has projected a SAPS was not a haven for criminals disguised as duction and plant production. training faculty to Ulundi. contribution of up to $70 million to the platinum officers of law. Communities have also been urged industry in South Africa by 2030. to help the police in rooting out criminals in their Our artisanal learning programme includes an We have invested about R146,9-million, midst. apprenticeship, learnership, skills programme un- through our Wholesale and Retail SETA (W&R This is an abridged version of speech delivered dertaken at the workplace conclude with a trade test SETA), in collaboration with the Sekhukhune by Dr Nzimande during the National Council of The Police Minister can promise so much but which is undertaken for an occupation. The number TVET college to construct the Sekhukhune Skills Province (NCOP) 2022 Policy Debate Vote yester- what South Africans need is a police force that must Development Centre. The W&R SETA is also es- day guarantee them their safety in their homes and in the streets. 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Friday 03 June 2022 OPINION/ANALYSIS 9WEEKLY SA MIRROR FIND YOUR IKIGAI – REASON FOR BEING PURPOSE: Talent with zero effort won’t make you the greatest of all time... VISION: Motivational speaker Billy Selekane By Billy Selekane concept, which is known as the Ikigai. In Japa- Dr Nthato Motlana and Dr Richard Maponya are has been successful in England, Spain, Italy and, What is the essence of life, really, and is what nese, “iki” means life, and “Gai” describes value or among the people who found and exercised their then, he is back again in England and he is still we accumulate what we become and how do we worth, and the two words – “Iki” and “Gai” – com- passions and had a positive impact on humanity. carrying Manchester United, once again. Messi is impact or add value to the lives of others? These bined, allude to one’s value in life. Simply put, the You are no different. struggling in Paris, for Paris Saint-Germain, be- are the questions that tend to roll around my Ikigai concept asks the question about “your reason cause he is holding on to his talent only. For you head when I look at how we live, as people. for being”. While not discounting education, you may not to make an impact and reach that level of optimal have noticed that the highest paid people in the impact in whatever your assignment is, on planet We live in exceptionally noisy times, in which This relates more to why you find yourself on world are not the ones with MBAs, Master’s De- earth, I am urging you to pursue your IKIGAI, your social media has become a fake and sad barometer planet earth, at this time, in this age – what I prefer gree and PhDs. Musk comes from humble back- reason for being, to make yours a story worth shar- for success. I, for one, am a travel-hardened soul, to call your “Celestial Assignment” – or what we ground and modest educational attainments. As a ing, for generations to come. e who has learned the ways and wiles of the world you may have been sent, here, on earth, to solve or professional speaker, I also started at the bottom, by routine, trial and error and from having humbly create, and boldly saying, through your talents and and I was mostly laughed at by others, who be- BIOGRAPHICAL BOX received the inductions of countless mentors, while actions: “I am living an intentional and impactful lieved that I was a dreamer. From my early twen- I have also objectively shared ideas with my peers. life, according to my gifts and talents”; realising ties to my mature 55 years on earth, I am still a Billy Selekane is a published author, So, what would you say is your essence? What is “my reason for being”, or I am realising my “Ce- dreamer who works hard to make other people’s internationally-acclaimed motivational your unique story? Which dreams are you chasing? lestial Assignment”. dreams to fruition through inspiration, motivation speaker, personal, team and organisational And what keeps you awake, inspired or worried and mentoring. But nothing exasperates me more effectiveness specialist. He is the head of about tomorrow, for the good of other around you? There are four profound questions you may than mediocrity. You cannot reach the top level of Billy Selekane and Associates, a leadership need to ask yourself to be able to understand your whatever field you may choose unless you are will- development organisation with branches While I was working in more than 55 countries Ikigai, or be able to realise your reason for being: ing to expend the hours. And, unless you are will- in Australia, Middle East, Singapore, around the world, as a public speaker, meaningfully ing to put in the work, do not expect to ascend the Sweden, the United Kingdom and United interacting with ordinary men and women, CEO’s, One, what do you love doing? podium to collect the coveted price. States. Selekane is a former president of major sports personalities, billionaires and so on, Two, does the world around you need what you the Professional Speakers Association of the hardest question that most of these people have do or what you can offer? Three, will you be paid The greatest debate in the soccer circles is al- Southern Africa. Selekane is a popular always asked themselves, is: “I am I living an in- for your love and passion? ways about Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, regularly featured inspirational voice on tentional and impactful life, according to my gifts And, four, are you the best at what you do? as to who, between them, is the “GOAT” – as in several radio and television platforms. and talents?” Each one of us would be fulfilled and impact- the greatest of all time? It is a fact that Messi is the ful if we were inspired and allowed to do what we talented of the two. However, Messi is not the hard- This brings me to the mystery of the day, re- love. This could be working as a motor mechanic, est working of the two. Ronaldo is a workhorse and garding this strange and yet powerful Japanese baker, singer, write, etcetera. Elon Musk, Albert Einstein, Tyler Perry, Clarence Avant, the late AFRICAN NUTRITIONIST WINS INTERNATIONAL FOOD AWARD CHARITY: Her LONDON – Kenyan nutritionist Wawira Njiru, feeds 40 000 children daily, providing nutritious founder and director of non-profit Food for meals to those in schools across Kenya, helping to Education, has been announced as the recipient boost attendance at primary level and combat hun- organisation feeds of the Icon Award 2022, which recognises trail- ger. It has delivered over seven million meals to blazers in the food sphere internationally. date, leading to improved nutrition, academic per- The announcement was made on Wednesday formance and higher high school transition rates. 40 000 children daily, by The World’s 50 Best Restaurant 2022 which, through the Icon Award, celebrates an individual By sourcing fresh food directly from farm- who has made an outstanding contribution to the ers, Food for Education has also been able to help providing nutritious food world worthy of international recognition and stimulate the local economy. Meals are prepared in who has used their platform to raise awareness and a central kitchen to internationally recognised food drive positive change. The special award is the safety standards, while the subsidised meals are meals to those in lead-up to The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 delivered to students with the aid of cutting-edge awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, sustainable technology. During the pandemic, the taking place in London in July. organisation also provided food packages and cash schools across Kenya, William Drew, Director of Content for The transfers that delivered over two million meals to World’s 50 Best Restaurants, says: “The Icon Award children and their families at home due to COV- helping to boost recognises true trailblazers in the food sphere and ID-19. we’re honoured that this year we can present it to Wawira Njiru for her exceptional work.” Food for Education utilises Tap2Eat, a digi- attendance at primary With an estimated 80 percent of children in tal mobile platform whereby parents can pay for the subsidised lunches with mobile money. The Kenya not receiving a school meal, Njiru believes amount is then credited to a virtual wallet linked level and combat hunger. no child should have to learn on an empty stomach. to an NFC smart wristband, which students can After majoring in food science at university in Aus- wear and use accordingly, meaning no cash trans- tralia, she founded Food for Education in 2016, at fers and no lost money. Njiru hopes to expand the first making 25 meals a day. The organisation now programme across more of Kenya and potentially beyond. – WSAM Reporter and PRNewswire
10 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FASHION/LIFESTYLE Friday 03 June 2022 MAGUGU’S CREATION INFUSES EIGHT CULTURES DIVERSITY: The designer collaborated with the South African illustrator Phathu Nembilwi to capture each design... By Christian Allaire depicts two subjects beating on a drum that they Growing up in the South African cities of Kim- made, a nod to the tribe’s tradition of beadwork berley and Johannesburg, designer Thebe and handiwork. For the Soto tribe, Magugu incor- Magugu was exposed to a variety of African porated their traditional dress onto the garment. tribes and traditions from a young age. The “They wear a very specific hat that’s in a trian- diverse beauty of his country has always in- gular shape, and they’re often clothed with these formed his design work. really big wool blankets around them, so you can see it in the artwork,” Magugu says.With the help “I’m always focusing on stories that are quite of South African photographer Aart Verrips, writer niche, but run the risk of being forgotten,” Magu- Vuyolwethu Reoagile, and stylist Chloe Andrea gu says. For his latest project, Magugu wanted to Welgemoed, Magugu was able to communicate continue this spirit by creating a dress inspired the message behind the collection thoroughly and by each of South Africa’s eight prominent tribes: with care. The models—who are all friends of Zulu, Tswana, Swati, Vhavenda, Pedi, Xhosa, Magugu and South African creatives—were pho- Tsonga, and Sotho. “I wanted to memorialize the tographed in the dresses and paired with special main eight cultures that we have here in South Af- South African objects. “You’d find these objects rica because I so deeply appreciate my own,” says in a typical South African home,” Magugu says Magugu, who is of the Tswana tribe. “We’re best of the conch shells, baskets, and more. Reoagile known for our storytelling and our handwork, but also wrote descriptions of each tribe that will be all the other cultures have their own traditions and available on Magugu’s website. “I really wanted quirks that I really wanted to represent in a dress.” it to also be an education of some kind,” Magugu says. “Vuyolwethu gave a brief overview of the The designer collaborated with the South Af- cultures, what region of South Africa they often rican illustrator Phathu Nembilwi to capture each occupy, and what they’re best known for.” tribe as a design. “I asked her to paint her own interpretation of the eight tribes in a beautiful, Creating the collection was an education for abstract way,” Magugu says. Nembilwi’s illustra- Magugu as well. “I know quite a bit about [South tions were then printed onto crepe fabric and con- African] culture through friends and family, but structed into “bohemian-style dresses with open when we were looking at each culture, it gave me necklines,” Magugu says. “It’s a proportion that even more of an appreciation.” The designer says looks good on everyone. I wanted anyone who that’s why he loves fashion—he wants to continue sees that dress to be able to see themselves in it.” sharing his country’s beauty with others. “If I was just doing clothes for clothes sake, I might want Although each dress in the collection—which to look at another discipline,” he says. “I’m not will be available in early June on Magugu’s web- a very talkative person, but [by] making clothes site and select retailers—is graphic and summery, and engaging with fashion’s cerebral side, I feel Magugu wanted each to have its own individual heard.” flair. The Tswana-inspired dress, for instance, BARBIE GETS Barbie with behind-the-ear hearing aids: to allow kids to play out even more stories they HEARING AIDS • This is the first Barbie doll to be introduced see in the world around them. It was one of the top five Fashionistas’ best sellers in the U.S. in FUTURE: New dolls are part of brand line with behind-the-ear hearing aids, further ex- 2020 delivering diversity and inclusion... panding the Fashionistas line to reflect people “I’m honored to have worked with Barbie to with disabilities, such as hearing loss. create an accurate reflection of a doll with behind- • New dolls in a variety of body types including the-ear hearing aids. As an educational audiologist smaller bust, curvy and original, as well as a with over 18 years of experience working in hear- new Fashionista doll with a prosthetic leg. ing loss advocacy, it’s inspiring to see those who Ken doll with vitiligo: experience hearing loss reflected in a doll. I’m • Barbie with vitiligo into our Fashionistas line beyond thrilled for my young patients to see and play with a doll who looks like them.” says Dr. Jen By Mpumi Brown the ear hearing aids, Ken doll with vitiligo, new Richardson, a leading authority in educational au- Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 May 2022; Fashionista doll with a prosthetic leg and Ken op- diology. tions with rooted short hair. The Barbie Fashionis- “Barbie wholeheartedly believes in the power Mattel, Inc. and its iconic Barbie brand announced tas line is where the Barbie brand delivers the most of representation, and as the most diverse doll line its first Barbie doll to be introduced with behind- diversity and inclusion, and since its inception, on the market, we are committed to continuing the-ear hearing aids, as part of its latest offerings in 175+ looks have been introduced, offering girls to introduce dolls featuring a range of skin tones, the most diverse and inclusive line of Fashion dolls a variety of skin tones, eye colours, hair colours, body types, and disabilities to reflect the diversity on the market. and textures, body types, disabilities, and fashions kids see in the world around them. It’s important to choose from. In 2021, eight of the top ten most for kids to see themselves reflected in product and The brand continues its journey to represent popular dolls in the line globally were diverse, in- to encourage play with dolls that don’t resemble global diversity and inclusivity in the fashion doll spiring girls to tell more stories and find a doll that them to help them understand and celebrate the aisle, and to allow kids to play out even more sto- speaks to and represents them. importance of inclusion.” Lisa McKnight, Execu- ries they see in the world around them, the new tive Vice President and Global Head of Barbie and Fashionistas line-up includes Barbie with behind Want to see the new Barbie Fashionistas 2022? Dolls, Mattel. Barbie and Ken Fashionista assortment dolls will be sold in toy stores from R249.99 starting in June 2022
Friday 03 June 2022 BOOKS 11WEEKLY SA MIRROR “MEZZO” HOLDS’ MIRROR TO SELF EPIPHANY: Veteran journalist Adams speaks about how a personal desire to purge his personal demons motivated him to pen his latest book, Dark White Light Black… By Malvory “MeZZo” Adams selves, and sharing/telling stories about the halcyon days when humanity reigned supreme on the “Black” I bumped into a long-lost friend and he said: “Ou side of the rail line. Mella, when are you going to write that book? We Forgiveness is not a one-way street. Full repent- ance for the past is long overdue - even from those in are getting old now?” the advantaged group who were not there but are still “Book? That’s a tall order, my bra!” I retorted. However, he planted the seed. This seed soon mor- reaping the benefits of oppression. How else are we phed into a seedling and it led to my debut Afrikaans going to heal? memoir, ‘Als is nie net swart en wit nie’. Modern leaders, the cookie jar is running empty. Readers wanted more because the book document- So, before it’s too late, let’s put it back together - like ed the untold stories of our fractious country. in the 80s and early 90s. Like our parents taught us, if you don’t listen As a musically inclined person, the Barbara Strei- sand classic, “The Way We Were” played over and you must feel. Spiritually, if someone works on your over in my mind.” The days when nature used to be nerves, there’s something wrong with you too. But if our playground, simplicity our daily bread, and the you change your attitude towards people who peeve river our lifeblood. you, it will seem as if those people changed. MALVORY “MEZZO” ADAMS When Black and Coloured Modern leaders, I fell deep into the mire BRIEF BIOGRAPHY played sport together, laughed together, sang together, cried in 2010 and after the World together, danced together, ad- the cookie jar is Cup, because of a life of mired our boxing prince Nko- running empty. So, extremes. Balance, a swear word in my vocabulary. sana “Happy Boy” Mgxaji before it’s too late, And the Bible, a fairy-tale. A British music reviewer once described hailed from one region, the Eastern Cape. together, and chased skirts to- Malvory Adams, a.k.a. MeZZo, as a writ- Western Province Rugby adopted the gether - from Zwelitsha to Dik- Dark White Light er who teaches through song. MeZZo’s same slogan: “WP, Jou Lekke Ding”. eni to Mdantsane - the sports let’s put it back Black documents my tor- musical career started in small-town halls and private homes in his hometown Brei- He is also the singer-songwriter MeZ- (boxing, rugby and soccer together - like in the turous journey from self- dbach, King William’s Town, in the East- Zo, who released a 16-track album No holy) grail. 80s and early 90s. destruction, a perilous path ern Cape in the 70s. Color. to restoration and redemp- When our hearts bled in tion. He works at the SABC, as a News Bul- He also received accolades, such as unison and playwright Gibson letin Writer for Afrikaanse TV Nuus on a Commended Award in the category Kente’s tearjerker play How Ultimately, a life of SABC2. Analysis and Commentary at the prestig- Long? voiced our collective pain. “Why kick on me, bliss. On this thorn-strewn path, I discovered that life, ious 2007 South African Mondi Shanduka Lord?” in its essence, actually resides in the grey. His media career started in 1983 at Die Newspaper Awards for a 3-part series on To transcribe Tony Evans’ seminal adage: I used Burger in Cape Town. He occupied senior transformation in sport. Now we are like strangers in a crowd. editorial positions at numerous main- On this torturous trek out of the darkness into the to be a messed-up man contributing to a messed-up stream newspapers - in 38 years – as an Between 2004 and 2007, he co-owned light, many of us fell by the wayside. Thank God for family resulting in a messed-up church causing a editorial executive at City Press, Sowetan, and edited a multi-award-winning West- second and third chances. messed-up neighbourhood that resides in a messed-up Beeld and Son. He now plies his trade as ern Cape community newspaper, West Unremembering, stigmatisation, ‘othering’ and city that’s part of a messed-up municipality, that’s con- a News Bulletin Writer at Afrikaanse TV- Xpress. Xpress scooped three national erasure now the order of the day. tributing to a messed-up province, that’s contributing Nuus on SABC2. awards - including Best Emerging Pub- Dark White Light Black implores the individual to a messed-up country, and your country’s part of the lication at the Sanlam Community Press not to get even but to look inside their hearts and our world. Well, now, your messed-up country is gonna At Die Burger, he coined the phrase Awards. He is also a Clive Menell Fellow collective souls. Cos, like The O’Jays sings: We All in make its contribution to a messed-up world. ‘Santos Jou Lekke Ding’; when the ‘Peo- for senior journalists at Duke University this thing Together (like in the 70s, 80s and 90s). We Now, I’m free, free from myself, free from those ple’s Team’ still enjoyed PSL status, and, (2001) in North Carolina, USA (2001). cobwebs around my mind. Most of all, rid of that mon- in 1996 at City Press, the phrase ‘Xhosa- gotta work it out. nostra’ about the then sports rulers who In 2021, he penned a memoir titled Als How? Personal development, believing in a being ster in the mirror that was me. is nie net swart en wit nie. greater than ourselves and a heart to heart with our- The ultimate freedom!
12 WEEKLY SA MIRROR MOTORING Friday 03 June 2022 NEW DEFENDER 130 – MOTORING:Briefs THE MORE THE MERRIER FINED FOR DRIVING GRAND; The new HIMSELF TO HOSPITAL Land Rover Defender 130 in the exclusive A very unlucky dad was given a £100 (about R2 000) fine after he parked in an emer- Sedona Red hue gency consultant’s bay while having a heart stands out from the attack. Clive Lucy, 56, drove himself to North- ampton General Hospital while being in pain crowd and panicked. During the ordeal, he failed to notice that he parked in a restricted spot. THREE ROWS OF SEATING: Perfect for all-terrain family expeditions with up to eight on board in superior comfort Mr Lucy believed that he rightfully parked in a disabled bay as he owns a disabled badge, By Ali Mphaki from a small stadium rise, for superior visibility. For ing the vehicle, New Defender 130 will automati- The Sun reported. He added that he was in “se- Big, bigger, biggest. Land Rover Defender 90, families, ISOFIX child seat attachments are found cally lock when the key fob is more than 1.5 metres vere stress” when admitted to A&E while suf- Land Rover Defender 110, Land Rover Defender on up to five of the passenger seats, on the outer away. Fine feathers, we told, make fine birds and to fering from chest pains. 130. Take your pick, but if you one of those who seats of the second and third rows, as well as the enhance its exclusivity status, the Defender 130 has believe the more the merrier, the Defender 130 front passenger its own colour palette, a new Sedona Red option - The 56-year-old has now criticised the might just be your ideal set of wheels, with op- ensuring the 130 stands out in the line-up. NHS Trust for handing him a R2 000 fine He portunities for up to eight adults across three While all three models are fitted with a pano- added that he was initially offered a reduced rows of full-size seating. ramic sunroof as standard, the Defender 130 comes The Defender 130 stands on 20-inch Luna al- price on the fine that would see him pay about with a second sunroof above the third row. Access loy wheels – mitigating its ruggedness - , which are R800 (40 pounds). Noticeably longer, and unavoidably more ex- to the cargo area is unchanged - maximum load ca- available in a Bright Silver finish. pensive, the Defender 130 benefits from a 340mm pacity of 2,516 litres - while a body-colour hard- CATALYTIC CONVETORS THE extended rear overhang, which makes for an en- shell cover for the spare wheel is available. Available in South Africa in X-Dynamic HSE NEW GOLD IN SPARES THEFT hanced interior space across all three rows and load and X specifications, in addition to a First Edition. area, a perfect example of anti-claustrophobia. A subtle boat tail-style uplift maximises the The First Edition is available in three combina- The exhaust components, which help control all-terrain capability providing a departure angle of tions, each one featuring a distinct colour and de- pollutant emissions, are increasingly sought Perish the thought that its designers merely ex- 28.5 degrees2. Narvik Black roof rails are fitted as sign theme. Offered with a choice of P400 petrol or after due to the high value metals used in their tended the vehicle to include a third row of seats standard. Latest connected technologies and chassis D300 diesel Ingenium six-cylinder powertrains, it construction. (ala what we see in some local taxis), ingress and systems – including a new, larger 11.4-inch Pivi Pro is expected to break cover in South Africa toward you can only marvel at the Defender 130’s 2+3+3 touchscreen, standard Electronic Air Suspension the end of 2022 with pricing announced closer to The converters contain a number of pre- seating arrangement, with thoughtful storage and and Cabin Air Purification Plus, provide for modern the time cious metals, including platinum, rhodium and convenience solutions provided for every passen- off-road excursions. palladium all of which have soared in value in ger across all three rows of seating. And unlike most For those with a fetish for things royalty, it may recent years. vehicles whose access to the third row of seating It is expected that every trip in such a vehicle interest you to know that Land Rover celebrates can be a pain in the back, the Defender 130 offers should be an adventure, which is why Land Rover Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year by gifting Her Maj- Figures from 2019 and 2020 in Britain effortless access as the row two seats slide and fold designers in ensuring the maxim “adventures be- esty a specially commissioned Defender 130 for use show that thefts of the part doubled over lock- forwards to provide wide access to the spacious gin and end effortlessly”, the Defender 130 like by the British Red Cross down and the latest data from Direct Line show three-abreast third row in a bright cabin, all the derivatives - feature Approach Unlock and 39,900 cases of stolen catalytic converters re- Automated Walkaway Lock. When the key fob is Land Rover engineers will work with represent- ported by police last year. The insurer estimates Passengers in rows two and three also benefit detected approaching the vehicle, it automatically atives from the charity, of which Her Majesty The that since 2019, £16m worth of converters have unlocks when it is within 1.5 metres. When leav- Queen is a patron, to adapt the Defender 130 before been taken. it goes into service later this year. While stolen cars offer the potential for AIRY: The 2+3+3 seating arrangement is an antithesis to claustrophobia bigger payouts, some crooks are targeting indi- vidual parts as they are easier to sell on. RUSSIANS LOOK BACK TO SOVIET-ERA CAR FUTURE With its quirky, retro looks and eye-catching steering wheel designs, the legendary Soviet- era car, the Moskvich, was the pride of any Russian who owned one. Last manufactured two decades ago, a sur- prise comeback for the Moskvich, which trans- lates as “Muscovite,” is now planned thanks to the exodus of Western automakers from Rus- sia. When Renault announced its departure, Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin swooped, out- lining plans to nationalize its Moscow factory - which had once been the production center for the Moskvich - for a modern revival of the classic car brand. Despite the Moskvich’s “long and glorious history” -- as Sobyanin, put it -- enthusiasts told Reuters they are divided about plans to re- boot a car many assumed had been consigned to the past. “I heard the Moskvich is about to be brought back to life... and I’m really glad about it,” said Alexander Bondarenko, sporting a Moskvich-branded T-shirt. “If they introduce a modern version of the 2140 model, I’ll buy it immediately.” But some Moskvich enthusiasts are skepti- cal about the plans, sensing political motiva- tions-Automotive News Europe R.I.P. VW’S ROGER AND FLOYD Volkswagen Motorsport is mourning the pass- ing of Rodger van Schalkwyk and Floyd Sip- inyu, who lost their lives on May 29 after a fatal vehicle accident near Colesberg. The two crew members were returning back to Johannesburg after Round 3 of the Extreme Racing Festival which took place at Aldo Scribante race track in Gqeberha when they were involved in a fatal accident with an- other truck. Mike Rowe, Head of Volkswagen Motor- sport stated: “Rodger and Floyd were valuable crew members in the Volkswagen Motorsport team and we are deeply saddened by this tragic loss. Our heartfelt condolences go out to their families, friends and loved-ones.” Rodger was highly experienced for the safe delivery of race cars for a number of manufac- turers before joining Volkswagen Motorsport more recently. Floyd was co-driver of the truck while also working for Graeme Nathan Motorsport as a technician for six years.
Friday 03 June 2022 FOOD AND WINE 13WEEKLY SA MIRROR CHENIN WEARS ‘SOUL’ ON ITS SLEEVE DESCRIPTOR: SA’s chenin blanc wines to display new icon on the bottle describing their individual style… The Chenin Blanc Association (CBA) has devised a ume between 2020 and 2021. Chenins retailing between plan to grow Chenin’s popularity and accessibility R90 and R100 increased by 87%, and those in the R70 with a simple new style indicator that will appear on to R80 band, by 49% over the same period. wine bottles as an icon, either on the back label or as NEW ERA: Armand Esterhuysen, newly appointed winemaker at Reyneke Wines, a sticker. along with Barbara Melck. The intention is to give Chenin shoppers a straight- NEW WINEMAKING forward “what you see, is what you get” signal. TEAM AT REYNEKE “Part of Chenin’s charm is its versatility,” explains Cape Winelands’ Reyneke Wines has which she spent time working at Simon- Ken Forrester, a prime mover in establishing the CBA appointed Barbara Melck as Winemak- sig, Rupert & Rothschild, Wind Gap and and the world-class reputation of local Chenins. “You er and Armand Esterhuizen as Assis- Morgenhof. can make absolutely delicious Chenins across the spec- tant Winemaker. trum from bone-dry to lusciously sweet, from bright and Esterhuizen has experience of breezy to layered and complex. Vinimark’s Rudiger Gretschel re- working at Simonsig, Waterford Estate, mains at the helm as Cellarmaster, with Glen Carlou and Benguela Cove, before “That’s the good news. The not so good news is that owner & viticulturalist Johan Reyneke joining Reyneke Wines having also Chenin can therefore sometimes be confusing to shop- continuing his involvement in the bio- completed his BSc in Viticulture and pers. How do they know what taste characteristics to ex- dynamic and organic cultivation of the Enology at Stellenbosch University. He pect from the bottle they pick off the shelf? farm’s crop – and both will continue to likens his role as Assistant Winemaker support the new duo in maintaining the to a blending component in a wine that “To simplify selection, we’ve created a linear scale estate’s focus on quality and sustain- ensures smoothness. “Whether it is the icon. It starts with Fresh at one end and Rich at the other, ability. winemaker, operations manager, cel- with Fruity positioned right in the middle. An arrow in- lar team or anyone else involved with dicates where along the line the wine fits from a taste Melck has served as assistant win- Reyneke that needs assistance, I’m point of view. It is not a reflection of the chemical com- emaker at Vinimark since July 2016, the person,” he says. “I see myself as position of the wine. The location of the arrow serves as working across various estates, includ- Barbara’s left hand – she uses her right a quick and readily understandable predictor of what you ing Twee Jonge Gezellen. She complet- hand to taste wine so that role is al- can expect stylistically.” ed her BSc in Viticulture and Enology ready filled!” at Stellenbosch University, following The style indicator, that has been developed in col- laboration with the South African Wine & Grape Re- search Institute at Stellenbosch University has been ap- proved by the South African Wine Industry and Systems (SAWIS), the body that collates and interprets wine in- dustry information and administers the industry’s Wine of Origin system. The new icon is being trialled by several large-scale, as well as smaller boutique producers. Some are linking it to a QR code to provide consumers with the option of additional aroma and flavour information. “Those producers who are part of the pilot will in- corporate the ‘show and tell’ style icon on their labels from the 2022 vintage,” Forrester says. “We hope that ultimately all CBA members will adopt it in our bid to make Chenin shopping that much easier. Not all labels will feature QR codes. But those producers who go this route will be able to take consumers to more in-depth descriptors that align with the Chenin Blanc Aroma Wheel.” He says efforts to build Chenin’s prestige profile domestically are already bearing fruit with wines priced between R100 and R120 a bottle growing 96% in vol- EVENTS BLOEM GOES WILD KNYSNA WINE FEST RETURNS award-winning wineries, delectable restaurants, quirky pubs, shops and bakeries. Tickets, available for purchase Food and wine will be galore at the annual Wildskosfees, For the first time since Covid-19 outbreak, the Knysna on Quicket and valid for all 3 days, cost R190 a person. which is taking place in Bloemfontein tomorrow. Wine Festival 2022 is back to entertain its droves of loyal fans. It takes place on July 8 to 9. JOZI’S POSH DRAM SHOW Twenty wineries are scheduled to attend. The venue for the event is De Oude Kraal Country Estate, which is situ- It will take place at the Premier Hotel Knysna, George After a three-year pandemic break, the annual the Only ated 35km south of Bloemfontein on the N1. Activities Rex Drive, Hunters Home. Tickets cost R180. The festival Whisky Show is finally back for its fourth year! include live music. The outdoor event starts at 11am. will celebrate its 15th anniversary at this year’s Knysna Oyster Festival. The show, which takes place on July 28, will showcase Ticket prices are R550 per adult - VIP tickets R950 per over 200 premium whiskies, some including new expres- person, includes exclusive food & wine pairing in the hall. Some 40 wineries will converge on the show to offer un- sions to be presented by producers and brand ambassa- Kids (six to 12-year-old) pay R150; (13 to 17) R250. limited tastings of more than 200 varietals. In addition to dors, all the while learning more about your favourite wine, guests can enjoy craft beer, Gin, various liqueurs, drink. The venue is The Deck @ Wanderers, Illovo. TASTING ON THE RIVER BANKS whisky tastings as well as a taste of some South African artisan craft cheeses and olive oils. Tickets cost R600 a person, and are strictly limited to 500 The Cellar Rats Club will host its Winter Wine Festival on people a night and allow you to taste as much as you can the Riversands Farm Village in Fourways on July 3. WINE & WHALES responsibly drink. Doors open at 6pm and close at 10pm Visitors to the show will enjoy an afternoon of wine tast- The annual Whales Music 2022 takes place in the south- ing along the riverbank. A host of producers will present a ern Cape town of Bredasdorp from June 24 to 26. variety of wines, bubbles, craft gin and deli products. The venue is De Hoop Collection on the Garden Route. Kids welcome as an entertainment area for them will be Organisers say guests can book for this weekend on a available. No cooler boxes, picnic baskets or braai’s will dinner, bed and breakfast basis which includes: wine and be permitted. Tickets start at R240. cheese tasting and high tea. TASTING ON THE VAAL The De Hoop Collection just outside Bredasdorp provides exclusive accommodation and nature-based experiences 2022 Vaal Wine Expo is scheduled to be held at its usual in one of the largest areas managed by CapeNature, the home – Stonehaven on Vaal – on the banks of Vaal River De Hoop Nature Reserve. in Vanderbiljpark. KAROO’S WINE JAMBOREE Scores of premier wineries will participate in the show. Calitzdorp ExPRESSed will whip up a carnival fiesta in Tickets costing R250 a person are limited to 1 000 this the Klein Karoo town between June 17 and 19. year. Ticket includes unlimited tasting, a choice of 30-min- Organisers promise a weekend filled with fun, entertain- ute Vaal River Cruise voucher or R50 food voucher. There is access to the Stonehaven on Vaal River and bar. Sales ment, stalls, wine tastings, music and sightseeing. Show will open from June 30. activities will occur across 31 venues, which include
14 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORT Friday 03 June 2022 BIRDS TO TEACH TURKS UNIVERSITY A LESSON PLAY-OFFS: Swallows in life and death battle to remain in the elite league RUNNING TUMMY: Swallows FC striker Joseph Mhlongo and teammates celebrating another of his goal in his trademark style of a man rushing to the loo. - Pic Facebook By Masoja Cele attack. Tukkies showed unparalleled discipline Though it won’t be easy but my boys will push Joseph Mhlongo and Sphesihle Mbhele after the In form University of Pretoria FC will enter- and dedication against the Cape Town side. With for a win. As the adage says, don’t fix it if it’s not break to improve his lukewarm assault. tain the not so impressive Swallows FC in their Tuks displaying such vein of form, it’s anybody’s broken. I won’t tamper with the team except for second match of the promotion and relegation guess to think that Swallows will come out un- Singnkhi Mpedi who is suspended for this clash’’ The Birds started high pressing game that playoffs. The much awaited fixture will be scathed in this duel. noted Motaung. frustrated the visitors. Swallows most notable played at Tuks Stadium on Saturday (15:00). players in the second half were Dillon Solomons They boast quality playing personnel in Sam- DStv Premieship relegated side Swallows FC whose attacks on the right channel frustrated the The Pretoria team proved in their opening uel Julies, Wonderboy Makhubu and Thabang notched a tough 2-1 win in their first promotion Stars defence. game against Cape Town All Stars that they are Sibanyoni. The trio were in devastating form playoffs against Cape Town All Stars at Lucas seriously intending to play in the DStv Premier- against Igugu lekapa. And they each registered Masterpieces Moripe Stadium. The Dube Birds While the lighting fast Kamohelo Mahlatsi ship next season. They trounced All Stars 3-1 their names on the score sheet against Stars. While were not so impressive against All Stars. In the did likewise on the left channel. Swallows de- away from home, proving once more that they are Tuks defence manned by the resolute Lulama first 45 minutes they looked disarray and had no fence of Wandisile Letlabika, Yagan Sasman and a team to watch in this mini playoffs tourney. Am- Maqoko and the tough tackling Keegan Allan pro- system in place. Their defence looked so dis- Junaid Sait need to be compact in their defend- aTuks relentlessly constricted Igugu lekapa with tected their goalkeeper Thakasani Mbanjwa like a jointed chasing the shadows of the opposition in ing if they hope to upset Tuks speedy strike force. their lethal play. lion jealously guarding its cups. every attack they created. However, it was in the The University team and The Birds have all three second stanza that Swallows upped the tempo of points but Tukkies lead the standings because of a There was a better cohesion between their de- Weekly SA Mirror spoke to AmaTuks tacti- their game. better goal difference. fence and midfield. And that allowed their front- cian Tlisane Motaung who sounded confident men with better options in the final third of their about their clash against Swallows. This happened after Amaswayiswayi mentor In a second round fixture, on Wednesday June Dylan Kerr had introduced Ruzaigh Gamildien, 8 University of Pretoria welcome Cape Town All ‘’ Our plan is to win our match with Swallows. Stars at Tuks Stadium in a 15h00 kick-off. ASSAULTED KHUMALO ON PATH TO RECOVERY BRUTAL: Umlazi lad suffered bleeding on the brain and was later placed in an induced comma LUCKY-TO-BE-ALIVE: Cricketer By WSAM Reporter CSA Board Chairperson, Lawson Naidoo said: Mondli Khumalo was assaulted Cricket South Africa (CSA) has been working “The Board of Cricket South Africa unreservedly at a taxi rank in Britain last Sun- hard behind the scenes to support Mondli Khu- condemns the brutal assault on Mondli. We are day. malo’s family following his brutal assault in the however encouraged by the quick action of the UK United Kingdom in the early hours of Sunday authorities in apprehending the suspect who com- morning, which left him in a coma. mitted this ghastly act. CSA, in co-operation with KZN Cricket Inland “The Board lauds the CEO and the team for has engaged the Department of Sport, Arts and Cul- working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that ture to facilitate passports for the Khumalo family the Khumalo family receives all the necessary sup- to travel to Bridgwater to be with Mondli. Follow- port. ing this intervention, the passports were issued to the family on Wednesday, 1 June 2022. The visa We also thank the Minister of Sport, Arts and process should be concluded on Thursday, 02 June Culture, Nathi Mthethwa for facilitating our request 2022. for assistance from Home Affairs through his Min- istry. Commenting on the progress so far, CSA Chief Executive Officer, Pholetsi Moseki said: We are also indebted to the tireless involvement SACA in this situation. We accordingly thank the “CSA is deeply saddened by the unfortunate as- SACA CEO, Andrew Breetzke for his demonstrated sault inflicted on Mondli, who has been a shining leadership in this regard. “This collaborative effort star in the CSA U19 setup. We share in the Khumalo is testament that the sporting fraternity is caring and family’s pain and anguish and have consequently capable of forming a united front in hours of need to dedicated senior officials to offer whatever support ease the pain of others. that might be required by the Khumalo family. “On behalf of the Board, I wish Mondli a speedy “So far collaboration with KZN Cricket In- recuperation and return to the playing field.” land and various stakeholders has yielded positive results, which will hopefully lighten the Khumalo Latest news is that Khumalo is stable after three family’s challenges at this difficult time. operations. Khumalo, who hails from Umlazi town- ship in KwaZulu-Natal, suffered bleeding on the “In the meanwhile, we are encouraged that brain and was later placed in an induced comma. Mondli is now stable, following emergency surgery. CSA calls on South Africans to pray for Mondli’s The attack happened at a taxi rank in Bridgwater speedy recovery and thanks all those who came for- in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to a ward for support.” statement from Avon and Somerset Police. A 27-year-old man was arrested on Monday in connection with the incident.
Friday 03 June 2022 SPORT 15WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORTS: Briefs CASTER SEMENYA’S NEAR OUCH: Simphiwe “Chain HEART-ATTACK Reaction” Khonco smelled blood front of a raging bull South African two-time Olympic 800m champion Hekkie “The Hexecutioner” Caster Semenya has opened up in an interview Budler with HBO Real Sports about the trauma after her world title win in Berlin 2009 when World Ath- HEXECUTIONER’S PLOT TO letics forced her to take medication to artificially BRING WBC BELT HOME lowered her naturally high testosterone, and her ongoing 13-year battle against the track and field By Pule Mokhine MEXICAN: Fight will be fighting away from home before a partisan authorities to be able to compete against female Mexican crowd means I will have to outdo myself athletes. South Africa’s most accomplished fighter in a against Soto will pave by knocking Soto out,” says Budler. small division, Hekkie “Hexecutioner“ Budler the way to glory Although World Athletics has never released will be a fight away from what will be the big- He admits though that his foe is a strong cus- details of Caster Semenya’s specific medication, gest dream of his boxing career - to have a crack ease. He last competed more than a year ago - tomer with a reputation of being one of the hard- it’s believed she took birth control pills or some- at the World Boxing Council (WBC) title. May 22, 2021 to be exact- when he slugged it out est punchers in this weight class that is generally thing with similar properties to lower her testos- against Jonathan Almacen and won by unanimous characterized by smaller boxers. terone. This will happen on July 21 when he steps into points decision for the WBC Silver light flyweight the ring against Mexican Edwin Soto for the WBC diadem. That fight happened at Boysens Hall. He “The fact that Soto has knocked out 16 of his “It made me sick, made me gain weight, panic lightweight flyweight title eliminator at Palenque hasn’t fought ever since then. 18 opponents tells a story that he is a hard hitter. I attacks. I didn’t know if I was ever going to have del FEX in Mexico. will be ready for him to prove that I have what it a heart attack,” Semenya said of the medication. Budler, who has thrown punches competitive- takes to win and go for the big one that is the WBC “It’s like stabbing yourself with a knife every day. Their clash will pave the way for the winner ly since turning professional for 13 years to date, crown proper,” explains Budler. He was in his ele- But I had no choice. to have a shot at the WBC championship contest has so far captured the IBO All Africa flyweight , ment when disposing of Almacen by an emphatic that is currently held by Japanese Kenshiro Teraji. IBO junior flyweight and IBO strawweight belts. points decision to lift the then vacant WBC Silver “I’m 18, I want to run. I want to make it to lightweight crown in his previous clash. (the) Olympics, that’s the only option for me. But No South African has ever captured the WBC Now he faces the biggest moment of his illus- I had to make it work.” title proper in a lighter weight class. Thu;ani “ Sug- trious boxing career by being a fight away from a With a fight resume of 27 victories and four arboy: Malinga and Dingaan “ The Rose” Thobela big chance to throw leather for the elusive WBC defeats from 31 bouts, Budler wants to see the up- Semenya, now 31, also said she offered to held the WBC crowns in the bigger class as super- title proper. coming clash against Soto done and dusted so as show her vagina to athletics officials when she middleweights during their careers. he can fancy himself swimming alongside great was just 18 years old to prove she was a female. The 34 year-old pugilist is so fired up for his sharks as the WBC kingpin. Budler will be eyeing victory over Soto with upcoming bout that he believes he has done every- The full interview was aired in the United a great deal enthusiasm to rewrite boxing history thing there is to do in terms of preparations to slug Most of the best boxers in my weight division States on Tuesday. by snatching the elusive WBC crown in a small it out against Soto. are based China and the Philippines. They have weight category. But this hinges on whether he not been able to fight for more than a year because BAFANA TO FACE MOROCCO has what it takes to get past the Mexican who will “ I’ve been training very hard for the fight of hard lockdowns in their countries fecently. I’m be fighting before a vociferous home crowd. Talk and everything has been going well at the gym so looking forward to exchanging blows against then Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos showed his of making history. far. Mexicans are generally tough. The fact that I should I be crowned the new WBC king,” said a hand when he announced the 23-man squad to confident Budler who is trained by Colin Nathan. face Morocco in the opening match of the 2023 The diminutive Hexectioner is nicknamed Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. as such because of his quick hand speed that has It remains to be seen if the Hexecutioner will made many opponents hit the canvas . And he be able to execute his plan meticulously against Broos originally selected 37 players to a pre- also disposes of his foes opponents with great Soto to be crowned the new WBC king. liminary squad about 10 days ago and has now reduced it to the 23 players who will do battle DSTV EKASI CHAMP OF each group will progress to the semi-finals of the against a side he said was the team to beat in CHAMPS LAUNCHED cup. The two bottom teams in the groups will also Group K after the continental football govern- play in their semi-finals but they will now play for ing body, the Confederation of African Football DEVELOPMENT: Two groups of four teams will the Plate as they would have eliminated from the (CAF), confirmed the draw for the 2023 Afcon compete using the plate and cup system for tournament cup. last month. By Masoja Cele Champs partnership has been long time coming. After the semi-finals we then proceed to play The Bafana Bafana versus Morocco match The packed Glamorous Konka restaurant pre- This is a gesture of giving back to the community. the losers final for the plate and the losers final for will take place at Prince Moulay Abdellah Sta- sented the newly launched partnership between This tournament will create job opportunities for the cup, which will leave us with playing the final dium in the North African country’s coastal city Phyll’s games and the DStv ekasi Champ of many. We will recruit securities and cleaners. And for the plate as well as the final for the cup on the of Rabat on Thursday. Champs tournament. The trendy eatery located food vendors will also benefit in selling their wares last day of the tournament. in Pimville in Soweto, on Wednesday became at these games’’ South Africa is in Group K, which includes the centre for the glitzy shindig. Ekasi tourna- The conducted draw produced two groups Liberia. The fourth team, Zimbabwe, is suspended ment directors, club bosses and football lovers ‘’I also urge players like Tshepho‘’Skhwama with group one consists of: 1.Beke Le Beke FC from international tournaments and won’t partici- graced the venue in droves. Samatariyane’’ Matete and the rest to rev up their 2. Chego 17 FC 3. Free Agents FC 4. A.T Mam- pate in the qualifiers. skill during the tourney. And players who play to bas FC, while group 2 comprises of 1. LA Masia Among the audience were ex- football greats their best ability will be rewarded for their efforts’’ FC 2. Ambassadors FC 3.Chipolopolo FC 4.Vaal SAFA PRAISE GOMES AND like Jan ‘’Malombo’’Lichaba, Steve ‘’Jomo’’ Se- explain Zondo. Monate FC. SIWELA kano, Samuel ‘’Cee’’Ngobeni, Dan Semake and The Round Robbin Fixtures are as follows. Lucky Mzizi. As the slogan of the tournament sums it up Day 1: June 16 2022 Mahlobo Fields. The South African Football Association (SAFA) ‘’Bosso Ke Mang’’the Phyll’s games want to (Group1) Beke Le Beke FC vs Chego FC-11h00. has showered referee Victor Gomes and assistant The DStv ekasi Champ of Champs entails 8 achieve is finding the DSTV ekasi Champ of (Group1) Free Agent FC vs A.T Mambas-13h00. Zakhele Siwela with praise after the duo offici- champions from different regions. They will pit Champs. The Phyll’s games want you to acknowl- (Group 2) LA Masia FC vs Ambassadors FC- ated in the CAF Champions League final between their skill against each other to determine the real edge what was sacrificed in the past to make sure 15h00. Egypt’s Al Ahly and Morocco’s Wydad Casablan- Champ. we celebrate our present as well as the future in Day 2: June 17 2022 Mahlobo Fields. ca on Monday night. a positive manner and which better way can one (Group2) Chipolopolo FC vs Vaal Monate FC This year marks the 45th anniversary of the 16 celebrate it through sports. -11h00. Gomes’ performance with the whistle in Casa- June 1976 student uprising in Soweto. DStv ekasi (Group 2) Beke Le Beke vs Free Agent FC -13h00. blanca put him in a strong position as one of the Champ of Champs will be commemorating in as- The DSTV ekasi Champ of Champs will use (Group 1) Chego 17 FC vs A.T Mambas FC- best referees on the African continent. sociation with Phlly’s games a celebration of those the plate and cup system for the tournament. We 15h00. who lost their lives fighting political oppression. will firstly have two groups consist of four teams Day 3: June 18 2022 Mahlobo Fields SAFA president Dr Danny Jordaan, who was Tournament director Bheki Zondo believes per group. The teams will play a round robin (Group2) LA Masia FC vs Chipolopolo FC -11h00. one of the thousands who made their way past the whereby each teams in the group will get a chance (Group2) Ambassadors FC vs Vaal Monate FC- gates at the Stade Mohamed V to watch the match ‘’Phyll’s games and the DStv ekasi Champ of to play each other there after the two top teams in 13h00. in Casablanca, led the praise for the two South (Group1) Chego 17 FC vs Free Agent FC -11h00. African officials and said many in the stands were (Group2) 13h00 LA Masia Fc vs Vaal Monate FC- impressed by the way they handled the match. 13h00. (Group2) Ambassadors FC vs Chipolopolo FC “I want to congratulate Victor Gomes on -15h00. a strong performance in the CAF Champions League in Casablanca,” he said from the North African country on Tuesday. “While speaking to many people here, the consensus was his performance confirmed him as one of the best two referees on the continent. We congratulate him. The same goes for Zakhele Siwela, who also delivered another sterling per- formance as assistant referee. ACCOLADES FOR BUCS RIS- ING STAR Orlando Pirates rising star Boitumelo Radiopane claimed two accolades at the PSL Awards ceremo- ny held on Sunday night. This year’s event was held virtually, with the 20-year-old striker one of two Buccaneers for- wards in line for top prizes on the night, along with Kwame Peprah, who was nominated for the DStv Premiership Young Player of the Year award. It was Radiopane’s exploits in the DStv Diski Challenge (DDC), which earned him the top acco- lades ahead of some of the country’s most promis- ing young talents. The Bucs Reserves’ star was nominated for the DDC Player of the Season award, where he went head-to-head with Kaizer Chiefs’ Mduduzi Shabalala.
MIRROR SPORTWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... BUCS SHED SOME SKIN RENEWAL: CO-COACH FADLU FIRST A FEW GOOD MEN: Goodman CASUALTY IN UNINSPIRING SEASON Mosele has brought much FOR AMABHAKABHAKA needed stability in the Pirates’ midfield By Ali Mphaki Not a tear shed when word got out can GOOD, BUT NOT GOOD that Orlando Pirates co-coach Fadlu be not two ENOUGH: Fadlu Davids has Davids has parted ways with the Ama- bulls in one kraal. reached his sell-by date bhakabhaka on Friday. with Orlando Pirates Probably there are teams who are able to man- In fact, there was relief all round as The age the duality or trinity of coaches ala Sundowns, Ghost waited in bated breath to hear who else will but what was glaring is that Ncikazi and Fadlu be joining Davids as former Bucs personnel. could not see things from the same prism, espe- cially on the selection of personnel or the First X1. Coming from a season characterized by inept and luke warm performances in the DStv Premier- The incongruity was also evident in their re- ship, which saw them finish at a disappointing placements, position six and failing to qualify for continental duty, it was inevitable something had to give. Going forwards it is obvious Pirates in order to improve on their fortunes, will have to shed more Some say they saw it coming. Worse, the part- load. From the stands, it looks as if the bar to don ing of ways was long overdue, they say. the Pirates jersey has been lowered, the team brim- ming with ordinary everyday players. With no word out about the future of the stern- faced remaining co-coach Mandla Ncikazi, the ru- Few can argue that once a team is full of play- mour mill is inevitably on overdrive with names ers devoid of nicknames, it can only suggest me- like Bennie McCarthy, Gavin Hunt, and a possible diocrity. overseas coach punted to take charge of the Bucs’ floundering ship. In a statement released by the club Friday, Pi- rates confirmed that Davids will leave the club at But what is certain is that head performance the expiry of his contract at the end of June. analyst Darian Wilken has also been shown the red card, and more are expected to follow him. The 41-year-old had joined Pirates in 2019 as an assistant coach. Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza is expected to ad- dress the media this week Davidsdeparture hasoncemoreputthespotlight firmly on the novel concept of co-coaches, which no doubt has its horde of critics who argue there
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