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KULI TAPS SA TO WELCOME AFCON INTO BRIAN 2022 RANGE 2021 THEMBA’S ROVER LATEST 3BRAIN 8page BACKPAGE page D E Q L www.weeklysamirror.news Friday 14 January 2022 MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... COVID FOURTH WAVE REPRIEVE * RELIEF OVER MARKED DECREASE IN NEW COVID INFECTIONS AND HOSPITALISATIONS * BUT GOVT WARNS OMICRON VARIANT STILL POSES FATAL RISK TO PEOPLE OF p2 ADVANCED AGE, THOSE WITH COMORBIDITIES AND THE UNVACCINATED

2 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 14 January 2022 FOURTH WAVE INFECTIONS DECREASE – BUT GOVT WARNS OF RISKS TO THE AGED By WSAM Reporter PROGRESS: Overall, admissions to hospital wave this week and all the other 8 provinces There has been a 27,4 percent reduction in new over the 4th wave much lower than previous have reached their peaks and were now on a cases of Covid-19 infections this week – comple- three waves… steady decline; mented by a 6,3 percent decrease in hospitali- • The 4th wave “was showing unequivocally the sation nationally, Health Minister Joe Phaahla from COVID-19 and other diseases; • Overall, admissions to hospital over the 4th protection of vaccination against severe illness announced yesterday. • Hospital admissions rose in the middle of De- wave had been much lower than the previous and death”; three waves; • Daily reporting had showed clearly the correla- Releasing the statistics via a virtual briefing, cember, but had been on steady decline since tion between the unvaccinated among hospital Phaahla said the reduction in new infection cases the last week of December; • Gauteng province had officially exited the 4th admissions as compared to those who are vac- was recorded in all provinces, adding that the de- cinated; crease in Covid-related hospital admissions – how- • SA’s vaccination program struggled over the ever – excluded provinces such as Mpumalanga, festive season as people focused on their fes- Northern Cape and Western Cape, where there had tivities and leisure. But, after a near total lull been an increase in hospitalisations this week. between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, the vaccination rate had picked up slightly, but “As the Omicron variant has been spreading to still below 100 000 doses per day; various parts of the world, the pattern seems to be • By January 13, 28,7 million doses had been the same, with less severity compared to previous administered to a total of 18,4 million adult variants with the variant having been identified in individuals, translating into 45,5 percent of 149 countries as on 6th January 2022 compared to all adults above the age of 18 years having re- 76 on 17th December 2021,” Phaahla said. ceived at least one jab; • The number of the fully vaccinated stood at He warned, however, that despite the reduced 15,9 million people, constituting 40 percent of severity overall, the Omicron variant was still the adult population; deadly with people of advanced age, those with co- • Free State leads in terms of the number of peo- morbidities and the unvaccinated at risk. ple vaccinated, at 54,1 percent, followed by Western Cape (53,6), Limpopo (52,2), Eastern In the first week of 2022, the country had ex- Cape (50), Northern Cape (47), North West perienced a 13,9 percent reduction in the number (44,6), Gauteng (42,7), Mpumalanga (39) and of new cases, which stood at 46 680, compared to KwaZulu-Natal (39); the last week of 2021, which had 54 191 new cases. • The challenge was the huge population to be serviced; In the previous week, the Western Cape had • Vaccination had been opened for minors from registered the highest number of new cases, fol- age 12 to 17, with 1,05 million doses had been lowed by KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, while other administered so far, with 73 000 receiving sec- provinces accounted for only 11% of cases. There ond doses after they were approved following had also been a 4.8% reduction in reported deaths the first dose; and over the last seven days, the Minister said. • Vaccination of the 60-plus group had gone well, with just under 67% vaccinated, with some By yesterday (Thursday), there had been a 27,4 districts at 75%, the 50-59 years at 62,3%, the percent reduction in new cases nationally, com- 35-49 years group at 50% and the lowest is the pared to seven days prior. In addition, there was biggest cohort the 18-34 years at 31,6%. a 6,3 percent reduction in the number of Covid- The Minister said the main priority remained related hospital admissions compared to seven the full vaccination of at least 70% of the adult days earlier, with Mpumalanga, Northern Cape and population. Western Cape reporting increase in admissions. “I wish to reiterate that the protection of vac- cines against severe illnesses is uncontested as we The national recovery rate was 94,4 percent can see now with the 4th wave as we saw with the while current active cases decreased to 106 883 – protection of Health Workers and Educators in the representing a 22,7-percent reduction over the past 3rd wave,” he said. 24 hours. Meanwhile, the positivity rate of tests had gone down from the highest of 25-30% at the last week of December to 14 % yesterday. Phaahla also pointed out that: • Many of our people had lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes over and above those who died SA RAMPS UP HEAT ON CROSS-BORDER CRIMINALS BLITZ: Three foreign nationals to appear in court after being arrested with similar explosives often used in ATM bombings in the country… DETONATING: Six reels of detonating cords among items found EXHIBIT: Some of the suspected com- By Frank Maponya found in the wrong, be they South African citizens arrested people are facing charges of unlawful pos- mercial explosives seized from Zimba- The South African authorities have been hard or foreign nationals, were arrested and charged with session and smuggling of explosives. bweans crossing into SA at work since the festive season, cracking down various offences resulting in them appearing in var- on cross-border crime between the country and ious courts in the country. The arrests follow the recent bust of two Home neighbouring countries. Affairs immigration officers at the Lebombo Border On Wednesday, three foreign nationals trying Post between South Africa and Mozambique last The clampdown has been targeting crime and to smuggle commercial explosives into the coun- month. The two, a South African policeman and movements of illegal items and undocumented for- try were arrested. The woman and two men, aged a Mozambican woman, were apprehended follow- eign nationals during the festive season and beyond. between 31 and 33, were arrested with the help of ing a complaint laid to the South African govern- Officials of the Department of Home Affairs, in- the military personnel working on the border line ment, stating that some military officials in charge cluding Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and other senior near the Beitbridge Border Post in Musina while of maintaining the movement of irregular migrants officials as well as custom officials, with the help crossing from Zimbabwe, allegedly in possession and contraband products were the ones letting them of members of the South African Police Services, of commercial explosives. into the country after receiving bribes. soldiers doing border patrols and members of the Hawks, worked tirelessly to tighten security and The suspects, carrying a backpack and two Several other people, including foreign nation- ensuring that cross-border crimes were reduced and luggage bags, were searched and six reels of deto- als, were arrested for transporting illicit cigarettes also stopping illegal activities at the ports of entries. nating cords, fifty units of connector capped fuses from Zimbabwe into South Africa. Police say the branded Famesa Carmex, and sixty-five units of arrest of these suspects would potentially assist Border posts between South Africa and Zimba- blasting cartridges branded Superpower 90 emul- them in curbing crimes. bwe, Mozambique, eSwatini, Lesotho, Botswana sion explosives (Solar Explochem Zambia Limited) and others were being monitored and regular vis- were found in their possession. Meanwhile, five foreign truck drivers were ar- its made by law enforcement officers. Those who rested in Durban on Thursday morning during a law According to police, the explosives were the enforcement operation targeting illegal employ- kind used in ATM bombings in the country. The ment of foreign nationals in the freight industry

Friday 14 January 2022 FASHION/LIFESTYLE 3WEEKLY SA MIRROR BRIAN TEMPTS FASHION AND MUSIC SYNERGY: New album and new clothing range from the handsome former Muvhango actor ERTS’ ULI ROB IN FULL VOICE: Brian Themba doing what he does best ORLD By Kuli Roberts K W New Sounds, self-defence, fashion and Brian Temba What are your hopes for 2022? My Hope is that the music industry expands Handsome, charming actor, singer, songwriter more to the world, not just Amapiano, but all is back with a bang this new year, we chatted about Genres, South African R&B, Afro Pop, and his latest ventures. House Music. I’m hoping that more audi- You are are multitalented and super versatile, ences are exposed to my music. what have you been working on? What do you want to accomplish in 2022? I’ve Just released my 4th studio Album, “It’s In 2019, I had the opportunity to score the All You”, and the single released with the music for South African Award winning Mov- Album is, “Hlala Nam”, Featuring the Tal- ie, “Losing Lerato”, It’s always been a dream ented Blaklez. The song is reminiscent of the of mine to do so, and I hope to do more mov- 80’s disco R&B Motown sound, but sang in ies this year, in 2022, but also, exploring the Zulu and English, while Blaklez is rapping international market musically. in Setswana and English. The song is penned by both Njabulo Nene AKA, Njabiloseh, and Who will enjoy the album and what genre is it?. Blaklez, Produced by myself and the music The Album will be enjoyed by diverse age Video shot by Thulani Soljay Director. groups, From 18-55 years, Study showed that that the type of audience listening to my music What is it About? What is it called and what in- RUSTIC: When not on stage Brian dabbles with modelling generally. The Genre is always R&B spired it? Where can they get your music? The song is about Love, About a love that is My 4th Studio album and all my albums are true and solid as a rock, and a man asking available on all downloads and streaming his other half to always stay. The song Title is, platforms, namely, iTunes, Playstore, Deezer, Hlala Nam”. I think the Sound of the music Spotify and more. this time inspired the lyrics and the direction of the song. As a father of daughters, what advice do u have You have a clothing range, tell us what experience for them as it’s so dangerous in South Africa with you have had in that industry, what does the range all these high crime statistics? consist of and what makes it unique? As a perfectionist, I decided to be my own I want to teach my daughters self-defence, model and not put it out in public as yet, but because men who abduct and abuse women the demand for it is great and as a result, I use force, I need my daughters to be able to have decided to launch the clothing brand, protect themselves, and to also be careful of BT clothing apparel this year, 2022 Mid Year. their surroundings and who they meet. I used to model so I have some knowledge of Where do we get the Merchandise and would you the industry. model again? Is it unisex? After the launch of the clothing Line we will At the moment yes, but I plan to have dresses be selling online with delivery to our clients. and female T-shirts and tracksuits. A website is yet to be developed for people to Where and how do I get hold of the items? purchase. Modelling won’t be my strong point After the launch of the clothing Line we will right now because of age, but I can always get be selling online with delivery to our clients. others to model my product. A website is yet to be developed for people to Not just a great singer and ex model for Bogart purchase and at the moment we have bucket man, Brian Temba’s new Album is sensational and hats and golf tops . smooth just like the crooner. Download it from What other projects are you working on? your favourite music platform for delicious local The focus at the moment is the release of the sounds. album, and touring the country and the world promoting and performing. The album name is, “It’s All You”.

4 WEEKLY SA MIRROR CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS Friday 14 January 2022 MISERY: Life is a nightmare for 98-year-old Limpopo granny Matjie Julia Mamokhere who cannot walk and desperately needs a wheelchair in a tiny house shared with a large family. INSET: The ramshackle house in which Mamokhere lives with her eight children, grandchildren and great-grand- children. ‘MY BIGGEST By Frank Maponya is using one of the three rooms as a kitchen, leaving WISH Christmas has come and gone – with all the festivi- them with only two rooms to sleep in. ties and the accompanying gluttonous feasts and BEFORE happy family reunions now a cherished memory. A tearful granny bitterly complains that the con- I DIE’ ditions under which she was living together with her But, for some, Christmas was filled no joy with big family were not suitable for anyone, “including STRANDED: 98-year-old granny’s daily peculiar misery that characterises their lives all year- animals.” struggles living in tiny crowded three-room round still casting a dark shadow amid the festivities. house – without a wheelchair… “My wish is to have a house built up before I Likewise for 98-year-old Limpopo granny Matjie die. I also wish to have a wheelchair to move around Julia Mamokhere, who was one of the hundreds of the yard because my grandchildren are struggling to less fortunate people to hardly smell a single gift or carry me each and every time I want to go outside,” experience a momentary festive cheer to bring a rare she said. During a visit by the Tzaneen police’s so- a smile to their faces. cial crime prevention unit this week, the pensioner was upbeat and appreciative of the visit, hoping that Yet, despite the prevailing gloom enveloping her it would change her fortunes for the better. family, the nonagenarian still harbours a dream of owning a decent house one day – and a wheelchair Coordinator of the social crime prevention unit to move around. at the Tzaneen police station, Captain SF Mogoboya, urged those who could help the family to come for- This is the biggest wish of Mamokhere from ward. Limpopo MEC for social development Nkaka- Mopye village in the Bolobedu area, before goes reng Rakgoale said she would send officials to the yonder. Without a wheelchair, she depends on her family to do an assessment of the situation before grandchildren to carry her around – something that making an intervention. can be challenge in her tiny and dilapidated three- roomed house, which she shares with her daughter, “We appeal to those who can assist the impover- nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. ished family to come forward and assist the old lady,” she said. “We also call upon communities who have Taking care of her is her 59-year-old daughter, knowledge about families with challenges similar to who lives with her three orphaned grandchildren aged the Mamokhere’s to get in touch with us so that we 34, 31 and 27, plus four great-grandchildren aged 18, can assist”. 12, 6 and 2, whose home nestles in the mountainous village in the Greater Tzaneen Municipality. The coordinator of the social crime prevention unit at the Tzaneen police station, Captain SF Mogo- No one is working in the family and their lifeline boya, also urged those who can help the family to remains the government’s social grants. The family come forward. By Robert Tlapu OVER 100 YOUNG registrations were opened. We chose three options, With South African schools reopening this week GIRLS MAY MISS OUT and we never got any kind of communication from inland and next week on the coastal, indications ON SCHOOL THIS YEAR anyone regarding the application. Now it is two are that just over a hundred young girls who will days before schools reopen, my daughter doesn’t either be missing school or missing their babies TEENAGE PREGNANCIES: The youngest mothers have a school that she is allocated to. She is also while at school. recorded in Mpumalanga are aged 14 and 15 years old, saddened and frustrated by all this”, said the angry gave birth on Christmas day and New Year Day respectively parent. This is the most likely scenario to have already greeted education authorities or looming – that is if an “in-house technical problem”, according to their Northern Cape registered the lowest number of Meanwhile in North West province registra- the report by the Department of Health about teen- spokesperson Agiza Hlongwane. babies born at 77, while Gauteng was the highest tions seems to be running smoothly. According to age mothers who gave birth on December 25 and with 553. the statement released, 18 954 grade R and 23 954 the first day of this year, is anything to go by. Ac- “We could only capture the data of 91 babies grade 8 students have been placed and 898 grade R cording to the figures released in a statement by the born on Christmas Day, and due to the in-house Most parents in Gauteng province have called and 1 719 grade 8 unplaced. About 1 400 learners department, a total of 3416 babies were born during technical issue, we could not get the total number. for the online registrations for grades 1 and 8 to be were not placed in Gauteng schools with two days Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. It was a situation beyond our control”, explained scrapped as it is not working efficiently and causes left. Hlongwane. a lot of confusion and frustration. The frustrated In terms of these figures, more than 145 of the Sylvia Nkwe broke down when she was elaborat- Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga en- mothers who gave birth over the festive season According to the registered data collected from ing how she struggled from late last year to get a couraged parents to take their kids for vaccinations. were teenagers, with the youngest being a 13-year- the nine provinces, and overall babies born over the school for her daughter. “The kids cannot be vaccinated at schools as the old from Eastern Cape province, who was among festive season in South Africa are supposed to be department of health does not have the capacity to the 15 teenagers who became new mothers in the 3416, minus the Christmas Day data from KZN. “We applied on time last year after the online bring the vaccination drives to schools. As far as coastal province. readiness, we are all systems go except few hassles in Gauteng, KZN, and Western Cape.” Mpumalanga province recorded the highest teenage mother numbers with 66, and Limpopo Meanwhile, SADTU General Secretary Mug- 53. The youngest mothers recorded in Mpumalan- wena Maluleke believes that the unchanged infra- ga were aged 14 and 15 years old, and gave birth structure would not allow schools to be operated on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Free in full capacity, and the country would still have State province recorded the lowest teenage mother rotational attendances, which was a huge problem births, with only 11 teenagers who joined the moth- for teachers. erhood phase of life. “Pupils got taught something and stay few Although the figures recorded by the health days at home, then when they get back to class, department may not give a true reflection of the they have completely forgotten what they learned. total number of babies born in South Africa, since We also experiencing problems with the online the KZN provincial Health department could not registrations, although the department is working capture the total data of Christmas babies, due to around the clock to get things sorted”, concluded Maluleke.

Friday 14 January 2022 CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR Consumer Eye AWARD-WINNING CONSUMER EDITOR LOOKS 060 936 2673 INTO YOUR COMPLAINTS THE LONG AND SHORT OF WINDING AN ESTATE LODGE: The owner of resort passed on before Christmas By Thuli Zungu the deceased estate. Winding up a deceased estate is a long process • If the estate has cash of more than R1 000, the HOLIDAY RESORT by its nature, but now even worse with the OWNER’S DEATH challenges of Covid19 regulations. executor is required to open a bank account The winding-up process is as follows: in the name of the deceased and deposit all RESULTS IN • According to the Births and Registration Act, monies into that account. BOOKING CHAOS • The executor is also required to report the a person’s death must be reported to the De- deceased estate to Sars and to ensure that all SHATTERED: No refund yet for three families partment of Home Affairs who will then issue tax liabilities are brought up-to-date. who were looking forward to a wonderful a death certificate. • The executor is required to advertise the de- Christmas • The funeral parlour reports the death on your ceased estate so that any potential creditors behalf and then provide the bereaved with the can register their claims. Moloi, Ncube and By Thuli Zungu and his appointment will only be confirmed by the death certificate. Make sure that you provide Nothendze in this instance. The death of Jeanne Lewis the owner of Cha- Master of the High Court on the 17th of January, the correct details to Home Affairs as any er- • To do this, the executor will need to place a lets at Magalies Park, Hartbeespoort dam not he says. rors on the death certificate can cause unnec- Section 29 advert in the local newspaper and only did it affect its employees, but their clients essary delays. government gazette in the area where the de- who had booked their venues for the December Lewis says all this information has been given • The executor will not be able to register the ceased resided prior to their death. Once the holidays. to each client including that the offices were closed estate with the Master’s Office without a cor- advert is published, creditors have 30 days in until the 5th January 2022. At no point was anyone rect death certificate. which to lodge claims against the estate. Now Portia Ncube Puleng Moloi and Kediboni refused information or not kept informed, he says. • Contact the deceased bank or attorney to in- • After the expiration of this 30-day period, Nethondze whose holiday plans were canceled Kedi did not believe or listen to any of the infor- quire about the deceased will as it provides the executor must prepare a liquidation and have to wait for the estate of the deceased to be mation given and went and lodged a complaint of details of who the deceased has nominated as distribution (L&D) account, which is a com- wound up before they could get a refund of their fraud and said that the death certificate was fraud. executor to their estate. Once you’ve estab- plete list of all the assets and liabilities of the money, which they think it’s unfair. lished who the executor is to the estate, you deceased estate. “The bank blocked access to the Account will need to notify that person of the death. • It must also include the names of the benefi- Ncube, 46 of Riverpark in Alexandra says they through her complaint and we were unaware of this Register the deceased estate ciaries, what their respective inheritance is in turned at the gate on the 30th December with a no- until the 5th when the Executor requested informa- • The executor’s first job is to notify the Mas- terms of the will, as well as the income and tification that their booking had been canceled due tion so that he could authorize payments. ter of the deceased by submitting a J94 death expenditure incurred by the deceased estate. to Lewis’s death. Ncube says they planned their va- notice. The Master requires that the executor files the cation as early as July last year and started paying We contacted Kedi and explained that she’s in • All documents required for the winding up of L&D account within six months of the date of their monthly instalments for their accommoda- effect blocked her own refund and requested her to a person’s estate are available online. death although they can request an extension tion. The three friends paid a total amount of R19 remove the complaint so everything could be pro- • The death notice must be completed by the if necessary. 920 for their respective accommodation, they say. cessed. Her two friends also tried to talk to her, but deceased’s surviving spouse, nearest blood • Once completed, the executor will lodge the would not budge, Lewis says. relative, or the person who identified the de- L&D account with the Master where it lies Ncube says their problem started on the 27th ceased and should be submitted within 14 for 15 days to allow for queries and the ex- when they received a message accompanied with a “The fact is this... a woman passed away with days of death. ecutor is required to respond to any queries death certificate of the late Lewis. no succession plan or instructions on what should • Executor will arrange a meeting with fam- that the Master has on the accounts and, once happen in the event of her dying, “Lewis says. ily to establish who the beneficiaries are, and satisfied, the Master will give permission for “At the time we were not told that our booking prepare a rough inventory of the deceased’s the L&D account to be advertised. had been canceled so we took our trip to Harties He says the interim Executor has been to court assets and liabilities. • Before distributing assets to the beneficiaries, thinking Jeanne’s death will not affect our holiday, on the 3rd January and told to return on the 17th • For this meeting the executor will need the the executor must obtain a release from the as we were told that someone will take care of us, as the Master of the High Court is only handling deceased’s bank account details, title deeds, receiver of revenue confirming that all out- but that was a lie.,” Ncube says. emergencies. insurance policies, birth and marriage certifi- standing taxes have been paid. cates. • All liabilities in the estate must be paid be- Thinking this was a scam Nethondze went to “The account is therefore blocked and now all • Where the value of the estate is more than fore the estate can be distributed amongst its Capitec and reported Lewis as having received refunds will need to have claims lodged against the R250 000 and if the Master is satisfied that heirs, including any amount owing to Sars in their money fraudulently and thereby blocking her estate,” he says. It was unexpected and at no point the will is valid, they will issue Letters of Ex- respect of estate duty, and any amounts owing account, she says. This has now affected them and did Jeanne expect to pass away so suddenly, says ecutorship to confirm the executor’s mandate. to the estate’s creditors. all the employees who cannot be paid their salaries Lewis • Where the value of the deceased estate is less • Once all creditors have been paid the executor and they too cannot be refunded until an executor than R250 000, the Master can give direc- can distribute the assets either by transferring of the deceased estate has been appointed. Lynton “A lesson has been learnt though as we never tions as to how the estate should be wound them into the name of the heirs or by realising Lewis has been identified as an interim executor knew how the laws apply when someone passes up. If the will is invalid, then the deceased’s the property and paying out the proceeds in away. Everything will be resolved but it’s obvi- estate will be wound up in terms of the laws terms of the will. ously slower than what we all want or anticipated,” of intestate succession. In such an instance, • The executor must ensure that fixed property says Lewis the Master will appoint an Executor Dative to is transferred into the names of the nominated beneficiaries. • No transfer duty is payable on inherited prop- erty, although the conveyancing fees will be paid by the estate. sourced from siyatec.co.za SPLASH: The idyllic surroundings of the Magaliesberg Lodge with a sparkling pool to boot

6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR OPINION/ANALYSIS Friday 14 January 2022 Comment CAF SPECTACLE AFRICA’S Robert Sobukwe Archbishop TURN TO SHINE Desmond Tutu The eyes of the world are on the Africa Cup WHAT’S AFFLICTING of Nations currently taking place in Cam- THE CONGRESS eroon to witness the continent’s biennial MOVEMENT? soccer showpiece. DIRE SPECTRE: Burying the hatchet holds With the tournament headed for the second a promise for the ANC to come back to itself and round of games this weekend, it has not disap- stop the haemorrhaging… pointed a bit (save for the referee who could not keep time, causing a rupture). That aside, By Oupa Ngwenya no name. The commentator community is yet to be the ANC waiting for, to be just as moral and radical many a football enthusiast on the continent and From the lips of regular and trusted commenta- labelled for it for formal baptism and ease of identi- as Sobukwe and Tutu was? Nothing discredits de- the world at large have been glued to their TV tors to the unsuspecting ears, is it now an estab- fication. Albeit nameless, this faction enjoys natural served a radical programme that South Africa (SA) screens, enthralled by both by sporting cama- lished position that the ANC is made up of two attraction of unsolicited marketability by a battalion needs the most than seeing the less honorable at its raderie and display of superlative athleticism factions? of image-building gurus. helm championing it. on the field of play as well as the heart-warm- ing hospitality of the people of Cameroon. Taking this position to be true, has the ANC The operating tagline for this faction, not its The anxious question that remains is that, if also come to accept the position to be so, as to be- own making, is that it is corruption-free. It is billed sardines could inflict such havoc on three amigos It was the CAF president, our own Dr Pa- lieve and to operate on the basis that it is constituted as a fighter for the State to stay free from either its sailing from India, what more the sightless whales trice Motsepe, who promised in his opening of two factions? If the answers are in the affirma- own leash or RET’s. This makes the no-name fac- prowling on the bottom of the ocean? remarks during the tournament kick-off last tive, does it follow that for the breath of its life and tion to be all things bright, beautiful, and clean. It Sunday that this was going to be one of the its pulmonary fitness, the ANC, as seen by com- is as good as a choir of angels. And is innocent as But all said, done and denied, that transfixed “best-ever” Africa Cup of Nations tournaments mentators, factions have become its vital organs as heaven. the Zondo Commission with the unbelievability of to be held on the continent. good as its lungs, without which, it can no longer what it heard, never mind the rest falling outside breathe? Dressed in corruption and state-capture its mandate to care about the greater part of the un- So far, so good. A swell of pride must right- drenched garments, the RET faction is a picture of touched, colossal horror of the vulnerability facing ly well up the collective chest of Africans dur- Or is this observation an unchecked figment of bad news, driven by devilish intent spelling doom. out State. Could this “Do Nothing” versus the “Do ing such glorious moments when light shines commentators’ imagination repeated as an unques- The alarm being raised is that the future of soci- Something” scenarios be a fair assessment of the through Mother Africa’s perennial challenges. tionable convention to serve as staple-diet analysis etal wellbeing stands imperiled by changes implied warring open and hidden agendas under which the to chew, bite, swallow or spit out, depending on in the radical economic transformation gospel it two factions fall in alignment with what commenta- “Cameroon and Africa must believe,” said whether one derives political nutrition or harmful preaches. Does this then make the RET faction tors’ surmises? Motsepe to a rapturous applause at the colour- ingestion from it? a lost cause of vagrants, suggesting that its “Do ful opening ceremony, which was held at the Something” scenario has neither sense nor a case to Is this what the commentator community imposing Olembé Stadium in Yaoundé, Cam- Whatever could be the case, the ANC has made make in the direction of fundamental change? means by factions in the ANC? If not, what is the eroon’s capital city. no convincing, demonstrable case to contradict re- fight about? The question stands for everyone with- curring assessment of it being afflicted by mainly Is fundamental change a crime? Could the que- in and outside ANC, and, with a view, and detection True, Africa has started to believe despite two factions. Of the two factions, one has a name ry be that the struggle for fundamental change has stamina, of what could be troubling the 110-year- the seemingly overwhelming odds marking its given it – Radical Economic Transformation (RET) bad examples for the good of its cause. old Congress Movement. progress, and mutating challenges. group. By design, accident, or mischief, the tagline going with RET is corruption dressed to the nines Working in the favour of the no-name faction A credible future for angels in the ANC, devoid A surprise to many perhaps, the stadia in for the capture of the state. The definition of what is that it is seen as no less than good itself dressed of eagerness to render “do something scenario” dev- Cameroon turned out to be world-class, show- is state capture and determination of whether it ex- in finer feathers of wings flapping in higher cor- ils redundant, is to stop avoiding what the other fac- ing Africa is moving with the rest of the world ists, ranks as one of the agenda items that the Zondo ruption-free air in untainted and state-capture-free tion is making a case and which inevitably should when it comes employing technology in the Commission headed by Acting Chief Justice Ray skies. Gifted b eyes of angels, its vision floats above be addressed – the radical economic transformation. game. For the first time, the games are played Zondo has been charged to transact. stormy weather, angry clouds, lightning, and thun- under hawkish watch of video assistant refer- der, and is untouched by the muddy, raging recesses What needs to be done by the ANC should be ees, VAR, at the tournament. A substantial or fleeting association of the RET punctuated by poverty monsters. Prevailing percep- undertaken in the spirit of the resolutions written group with capture of the state has a ring and con- tion is that the faction is a picture of tranquility. and adopted at its NASREC 54th Elective Confer- Whilst these developments bode well for notations for the outlawing of any political pro- ence of DECEMBER 2017, and, as it was heard to football on the continent, we cannot be blind to grammes geared at fundamental change for the But when evil wreaks havoc and angels main- resonate with the struggling black majority. the fact that Africa is still way below par when socio-economic transformation of power relations tain their silence, can opportunistic devils be faulted it comes to resources, compared to other FIFA that South Africa must inevitably undergo. Regard- for showing up to speak and act for the good of the To this end, the ANC should take into account associations. less, the RET faction is cast as all things attracting cause of the afflicted? By the dereliction of duty that the recurring faction fights, be they internally a dim view, as ugly as sin and natural habitats of of what needs to be done, would the angels not be generated or externally sponsored, are toxic ingre- But what is encouraging is that this year’s grime. Burdened with this image, the RET group is blameworthy for surrendering the desperate into the dients for its own slow death. And none, internal or Afcon – moved from 2021 due to the effects thus deemed to be as bad as a stumble of zombies loving arms of devils. When angels piously cover external, are in the interest of why the ANC exists. of the Covid-19 pandemic which adversely af- and guilty as hell. the truth out of sight with their wings and devils fected Cameroon’s ability to organise it – will menacingly point at it with their unflattering tails, This gives rationale for the ANC to kill divi- this time around see a further cash with the The assumed opposite to the RET faction has does that discredit the truth as a matter of concern sions spurring it to its demise. Burying the hatchet, winners pocketing a cool $5-million, about because the devil is speaking it? instead, holds a promise for the party to come back R76-million. to itself, stop the haemorrhaging and find its way Who says one cannot be moral and radical? clear to navigating the resurrection of its united ef- Notably, the number of teams has also been Founding PAC President Robert Mangaliso Sobuk- fort to carry out the mission for which it was estab- increased from 16 to 24, which will also see an we was the embodiment of both. Despite this, lished on January 8, 1912. increase in prizes, with second best team to bag Sobukwe was tarred and feathered with uncom- $2.75 million, up $2.5 million in 2019. plimentary accusations to eclipse his vision for a Whether the 2020 ANC’s January 8 Statement liberated human race. Didn’t the beloved Bishop helps to lift the party right up to where 1912 had im- In addition, there are rewards for the six Desmond Tutu also prove that one can be moral and agined it belonged at inception, time can no longer other teams that qualify for the quarter final radical? What are those with a moral backbone in be reliable to tell. stage, even though, as in previous years, coun- • Oupa Ngwenya: Corporate Strategist, Writer and tries knocked out before the quarter finals will Freelance Journalist not receive any cash from CAF. Further pleasing, however, is to see most overseas-based players turning up for their re- spective countries in this tournament. As the tournament hots up, more fireworks are expected as all the teams desperately try to avoid early exit. Like in any tournament, new stars will be born from the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations and history will be made. And, omi- nously, the axe will fall upon some coaches. As for us, coach potatoes, bring more pop- corns as we continue to relish Africa’s best against the best of continent. Whither South Africa! Shine Africa, Shine! v 060 936 2673 [email protected] THULI ZUNGU ..........................Co-Editor PEARL RANTSEKENG..............Co-Editor MOLEFI MIKA ..................Deputy Editor GUGU SIBIYA ................. Lifestyle Editor Weekly SA Mirror is published by Weekly SA Mirror Pty Ltd. Correspondence to be directed to: PostNet Suite 230, Private Bag X 9, Melville 2109. Website: www.weeklysamirror.news Contact: 060 936 2673 Letters to be sent to: [email protected] Weekly SA Mirror commits to truthful, accu- rate, fair, balanced reporting. The publication is in the process of submitting its application to join the Press Council.

Friday 14 January 2022 OPINION/ANALYSIS 7WEEKLY SA MIRROR DERRICK THEMA WORDSMITH EXTRAORDINAIRE DAPPER: Feisty veteran journalist did not mince words, fired from hip and enjoyed robust debates... MR EDITOR: The late Derrick Thema when LIKE FATHER LIKE DAUGHTER: Author and journalist Derrick Thema with he was still in his prime the apple of his eye TV star Nonhle Thema. By Ali Mphaki LAST POST: Pall bearers carrying Derrick Thema’s coffin on way to West Park cemetery ‘These white people (management) have no With our heavy hearts we buried Derrick Ma- clue how far is Dube from Mofolo,” he would add gola Thema last Thursday, but I’m still in de- I got to know him closer when he joined There was a new-found buzz in the newsroom in derision, while signing you a new allowance slip nial. Playing in my mind over and over again, Sowetan as deputy editor in the late 1980s, even and with his contagious enthusiasm he was able to with amounts inflated with a zero or two. however, as if to jolt me to the untenable reality though I had been following his writings in The intrinsically promote freedom of expression and of of his demise, is one of his favourite tunes, Stair- Star, as well as from erstwhile soccer magazines the creative spirit among the journos – all to the From his spell at Sowetan, DT went on to edit way to Heaven from the mighty O’Jays, a song like Sharpshoot etc. betterment of the product. Tribute Magazine, which was unfortunately at its whose haunting strains echoed around a wet and INNOVATIVE death throes. muddy West Park cemetery, the flatulent heavy He had his own style, which tended to be de- rain bearing clouds joining us in weeping for a scriptive and boasted a glaring slant to the verbose. In his tenure at Sowetan we saw new columns He recruited me to join the “sinking ship”, brother, friend, father, and grand-father, who like Consumer Eye spring up, crispy headlines, in- where if lucky we would be paid after every two had made his transition to eternity. One thing certain, however, he adored the novative approaches of leading a paper both back months or so later. Queens language and relished in spewing around and front with a sports story, great photography and Watching forlornly as his casket was lowered those unusual words, whether in speech or in print. usage of pictures (the bain of most photographers), During this spell he was able to publish his to the ground, the irony in the choice of the final rising circulation etc. debut book Kortboy, in reference to a lumpen pro- tune accompanying him to eternity did not escape But I cannot forget a near fisticuff when one litariat of Sophiatown which also incorporates the my curiosity; after all, wasn’t he part of a group erudite (the late) Benison Makele “teased” him of As expected, DT pushed us to excel and could social and political dynamics of early black urban which brought the popular R&B US male trio to committing that cardinal sin in writing – malaprop- only accept well-written copy from us. life. South Africa way back in 1981, at the height of a ism. Kikikiki. No doubt his ego was bruised. cultural boycott? Like his dress sense, he detested sloth and you He once showed me a manuscript of work he At Sowetan, DT was rightly or wrongly per- could not dribble with him when it comes to doing was busy with regards the history of the isiXhosa The same group that he brought to SA against ceived as an “outsider”, for the simple reason that your work to the best of your ability. poet Zolani Mkhiva’s family, but do not know how all odds, would be the one to serenade him to his he had been recruited from a sister-paper The Star. far the project went. eternal resting place. He wouldn’t mind to ask you to rewrite your ar- How then editor Joe Latakgomo could over ticle, or worse, summon you to his office where you After leaving Tribute he attempted a new pub- DT, Morena (king for English), Mriski, or Kop, look far capable cadres the likes of the great Ag- had to dictate the story with him typing furiously. lication called The 12th Player, but due to financial as we called him, was more than a sum total of his grey Klaaste, Joe Thloloe, Phil Mthimkulu (now a challenges abandoned the project. parts. A writer, journalist, impresario, entrepreneur, Dr of Philosophy), Zwelakhe Sisulu, Sam Mabe, to “Don’t dispense with work,” was his credo. deal-maker, PRO, manager, former soccer player, appoint DT to the coveted position of deputy editor, But what we junior reporters at Sowetan at the True, on a personal level DT was so many master of ceremonies, actor, TV presenter, and is to this day still a mystery. time will forever be grateful for, was how DT at a things to different people. Some describe him as ar- model, he was never to oftentimes sheepishly and stroke of a pen upped our meagre salaries, starting rogant, self-centred, etc. incredulously wonder what the hell would be hap- But no sooner he had assumed his new boss with our weekly allowances. pening. role than DT made his presence felt. “You cannot claim such small amounts of mon- One thing I know, he had immense pride, was ey”, he would chide us. forthright, and refused to suffer fools gladly. Like a true change agent, he made things hap- The Sophiatown-born boy who grew up in pen, and he happened with things. Meadowlands was not going to be a shrinking vio- But beneath the veneer of toughness (he used RICH LIFE let among such heavyweights. to carry an Okapi knife), he was loving and fragile. Apart from the O’Jays, DT was also involved His surviving children Archie, Nonhle, Banele in bringing US keyboardist Timmy Thomas to a (with his former wife former Miss Black SA and packed Jabavu Stadium in Soweto in 1979. actress Cynthia Shange), and Lesego (a son from his divorced second wife Molateloa), can fully at- To show his entrepreneurial flare, he also man- test to his undying love and devotion. aged the late boxing sensation Arthur “The Fight- ing Prince” Mayisela, as well as Shangaan disco Even kids around his Meadowlands home will king, the late Paul Ndlovu. miss him, for he always kept sweets for the little urchins who fondly referred to him as “Mkhulu” It was a big blow for DT (a blow he would nev- (grandfather). er recover from), when both Mayisela and Ndlovu were killed in separate incidents within a day of In the past four years or so, he had been com- each other in the month of September 1986. plaining about his loss of memory and being af- flicted by the dreaded diabetes disease. But despite Mayisela died on September 18, and Ndlovu on his handicap, he would never go without a dose of September 19, respectively. his daily newspapers, The Sun, included. On the journalistic side, DT, among others, was Though bemoaning that the standard of jour- the first black journo to contribute full-time to the nalism has plummeted to unprecedented levels, he “lilly-white” Star Tonight section of the paper in enjoyed columnists like Eusebius McKaizer, Bar- the late 70s. ney Mthombothi, Makhudu Sefara, among others. His journalistic acumen will see him recruited Among his many proteges are the likes of the to work for The Citizen newspaper, when unbe- late Louis Mazibuko, Sbu Mseleku, Len Maseko, known to him, was launched using apartheid slush Kgomotso Mokoena, Siza Mthimkulu, and yours funds. truly, etc. But most probably due to his bravado, among It was therefore with great shock to hear he had his down lights was when he was deported from been sent to an old age home late last year, when, the USA, after he had apparently used a deroga- according to his family, it became apparent he tory word needed round-the-clock care. VERBOSE I wondered how he was coping, especially On a personal level it is probably the stuff of knowing he suffered from nyctophobia, a phobia experts to fathom how DT and I became friends of darkness. He could not sleep with the lights out. when he was close to 20 years my senior, and also my boss. I will forever curse myself that I never got a chance to visit him at the home, until he passed away on New Year’s Eve at the Chris Hani Barag- wanath hospital, where he had been admitted for an undisclosed illness a week earlier. Fare thee well, but fare thee well “elder brother I never had”. Till we meet again!

8 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FOOD AND WINE Friday 14 January 2022 Wine-ly CAPE TOWN’S GRAND DAME TURNS ON Yours ALLURING CHARM BEACHFRON: : The Winchester invokes instant loyalty through personalised, unobtrusive service… By Len Maseko ings, offset by striking geometric floor tiles, all ac- The hotel’s flagship restaurant and bar too have fers breezy alternative to those eager for sundown- The city of Cape Town’s skyline is famously fes- cented by quirky décor elements and antiques that a new lease of life. The restaurant is now known ers, classic cocktails and fine wine. tooned with multi-storey architectural master- portray the building’s rich history and personality. as Shoreditch House, boasting a contemporary din- pieces partly owing their charm and splendour The black and white theme also features in the new, ing across a menu of small plates and creative main Shoreditch House borrows its moniker from to its colonial past. beautifully appointed, bathrooms,” he adds. courses. Next door Harvey’s Bar – paying tribute to the vibrant district in London which mustered a the rich family legacy of this iconic property – of- renaissance in recent years. Exactly a 100 years ago, a residential property He added that all the 76 guest rooms and suites was built along the Sea Point promenade, joining had been given a fresh touch with carpets, bath- “It’s a perfect mirror of what we’re creating the city’s older building stock facing the Atlantic rooms, and fittings have been entirely replaced, here at The Winchester Hotel. We want to reju- seaboard. venate an absolutely iconic destination in Cape Town, and tap into the fantastic new energy that’s In 1958, the property – later known as Win- running through the property,” explains Rory chester Mansions and distinguished by its Cape Jossel, who has taken over the operation of both Dutch architecture edifice – was bought by a Mr Shoreditch House and Harvey’s Bar. Harvey who converted it into a hotel. “At Shoreditch House we’re not restricting Six decades later, the hotel that has since been ourselves to a specific style of cuisine,” adds Jos- renamed The Winchester still exudes its olde world sel. “Instead, we’re choosing to focus on how each charm today and was recently refurbished to give dish is prepared, celebrating South Africans’ affin- it a modern appeal on Cape Town’s Platinum mile. ity for flame, fire and smoke.” The four-star hotel opened its doors again two Shoreditch House menu is geared for all-day months ago following renovations costing R90 mil- dining, for a night cap when returning from a more lion, which have rejuvenated it into an elegant des- formal event or anytime walk-in. tination with chic finishes, oozing class and tranquil against the imposing backdrop of Table Mountain. Main courses are meaty, including a beef short rib slow-cooked to succulent perfection and glazed The hotel falls into portfolio of top hotels man- with teriyaki, and a charred line fish served with aged by Newmark, including a bespoke collection fresh herbs, fennel butter and yuzu salt. of reserves, lodges and residences in South Af- rica, East Africa, Mauritius. Among them are the “There are also a lot of wonderful vegetarian Victoria & Alfred Hotel, the deluxe Dock House side dishes, which are quite generous, and in com- Boutique Hotel & Spa, the Queen Victoria Hotel bining a selection of those plates vegetarian diners & Manor House and The Onyx Hotel on the Fore- enjoy a fantastic choice of flavours,” says Jossel. shore. “But as we settle into the season, and as the menu expands, we’ll be adding additional dishes, includ- The renovations, which infused a dash of mo- ing more vegetarian main course options.” dernity into the hotel’s décor and design, have re- freshingly reinvented the 76-room hotel to an eye- Breakfast at the signature courtyard, is a defi- catching and welcoming sconce. The revamp has nite highlight – all enjoyed under the swathe of injected it “with a more contemporary look and black and white umbrellas against the white inte- feel, while still paying respect to the proud history rior, invoking an ambience reminiscent of some of of the building,” explains Neil Markovitz, CEO the colourful European pavement cafes. of Newmark Hotels, Reserves, Lodges and Resi- dences. “I am passionate about wine, and I really want- ed to step away from the same old estates and pro- Markovitz said during the refurbishment, the ducers to offer a wine list that’s really inventive, historic details and features of the interior architec- across a range of different and unsung regions of ture of The Winchester Hotel were maintained, and the Cape,” says Jossel, whose handpicked wine list in some places even reinstated, whilst bringing in features some of the Cape’s leading boutique cel- furnishings, colour palettes and styling that add a lars. modern appeal. Amid the milieu of Cape Town’s iconic hotels, “A crisp classic black and white colour scheme this Grand Dame singularly distinguishes herself features throughout the hotel’s main areas – seen with its aura of history, majestic architectural poise in beautiful, white panelled walls and detailed ceil- and charming personalised service that induces a sense of loyalty and allure. – Additional informa- tion from Manley Social

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10 WEEKLY SA MIRROR PERSONAL FINANCE/BUSINESS Friday 14 January 2022 MONEY TIME FOR INNOVATIVE NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS market THINK OF A GOOD CAUSE: By donating a certain portion of your earnings can make a huge difference to the one who is in need By Isaac Moledi need, to make their lives just a little bit lighter and that lack progress, but don’t forget to savor the pro- when it comes to resolutions. We have the best of Every year, millions of people make New Year’s a little bit brighter. gress made, and find some small way to celebrate. intentions and may accidentally take on a goal that resolutions, hoping to spark positive change in As you start thinking about the changes you want is too big to achieve. Thus, it’s helpful to divide a their lives. The recurring themes each year are Those who are in the business of helping in to implement, make sure to do the following: big goal into smaller goals that are more achiev- the same: a more active approach to health and these needy causes believe that your support – no • Stay positive able. Similarly, you can break up your year-long fitness, improved finances, learning new things matter how smaller it may be, can mean something • Try not to make big/quick changes resolution into weekly or monthly goals. And have for personal and professional development and to someone who really needs this assistance. This • Change should be gradual tasks planned for each month. at times, resolving to live life to the fullest. To can mean that they are not alone in this cruel life. • Build on smaller changes Write down your goals many people, the list is endless. • Allow a little room for error You can choose to say hello to 2022 by support- Set a goal that motivates you While it’s great to have goals, it is critical to But have we ever achieved some of these reso- ing a girl or a boy child to help him or her to live a document them in some way. Writing establishes lutions or still, have we ever tried to abide by our great life or you can even support a cause of your You need to make sure the goal you set is im- intention, but action needs to be taken to achieve New Year’s resolutions that come year after year? choice by donating something to it. That will help portant to you and only to you and that there is your resolution. Having a written account of your Of course most of us struggle to make good on a great deal to alleviate their untold sufferings, ac- value or benefit for you in achieving the goal. It is goals is a constant reminder to take action. these plans. According to a study published in the cording to these non-governmental organizations. these two things that will provide the reason and Share your resolution with others Journal of Clinical Psychology, only 46% of people willingness to take action. This is also known as who made New Year’s resolutions were successful. So if you don’t want to be in the camp of peo- motivation! It’s great to make a resolution for yourself That means over half of the people who set a goal ple that fail to achieve their aspirations and dreams Limit resolution to a manageable amount and maybe even write it down, but if no one else for the New Year will fail. for 2022, GoSkills Unlimited, an organization knows about it, it’s easy to forget about or even that helps people learn essential business skills to You should make a short list of resolutions that ignore. And when you don’t achieve it, no one will The study also involved non-resolvers, people achieve their full potential, has put together an ex- you can manage in the upcoming year. Knowing notice or care. On the flip side, your counterparts who did not make a New Year’s resolution, but had haustive plan to help you through on your resolu- that short list of priorities is the hard part. The key who decided to tell someone about their goal, feel a goal they wanted to achieve that year. On this tion. The organization say if you want to realize here is to understand how to prioritize. something different. Now that they’ve gone pub- number, only 4% of non-resolvers were successful your New Year’s resolution this year, follow these Be specific lic with their goal, they feel a sense of obligation at achieving their goals, a far bleaker result than 10 steps: and accountability. Essentially, if you don’t follow those who did make a New Year’s resolution. Mentally prepare for change When it comes to setting resolutions, it’s easy through, they are going to let everyone down. to set bad goals that could lead to poor follow Automate where possible What now? Philanthropists, humanitarian and Changing ingrained habits is no easy task, so through. So the goals should be specific, measur- skills organizations are of the opinion that this may before diving head-first into your New Year goals, able, attainable, relevant and time-sensitive. The good news is you probably have technolo- come as an opportunity to start 2022 with some- it is important to take a step back and get ready for Breaking up big goals into smaller goals gy in your pocket that can help you follow through thing different; something many of us may not that impending change. Think about the following: on your resolution - automation in the form of re- have not thought of or have done before; a promise • What did I set out to do in the past year? A lot of us tend to be over eager and grandiose minder apps. of providing support of some sort to a needy cause. • Where did I make progress? • Where didn’t I see progress? Nowadays there are a million different apps With the chaos that many of us had to face and and services to help you follow through on your endure over the past two years due to Covid-19 Naturally, your resolution may focus on areas resolutions. These free tools can help provide a pandemic and other trials and tribulations of this constant reminder. world, the troubles and struggles of marginally un- Review you resolution regularly derprivileged people have increased significantly. Let’s face it, if you are not thinking about your Maybe this is the time to offer your support resolution regularly, you are not going to follow by making in this New Year a promise of support through. Thus, a crucial part of realizing your goal to any needy cause of your choice, by donating a is a regular review. certain portion of your earnings towards this good If you fall off track, get back on quick cause. Remember, any good step, no matter how small that is, can make a huge difference to the one Setbacks can happen, but so long as they are who is really in need. handled correctly, they will not impact the big goal. The key is to avoid a defeatist attitude at all costs, Indeed, the past two years have been tough on i.e. “Well I screwed up once, why should I even try everyone but tougher on certain people who had to to do this anymore.” lose a job or lose a family member who is a bread- winner of some sort. These people need all the sup- port they can get and you have the power to make that change – to make that difference to someone in AFRICA’S $128 billion and $126 billion respectively. RICHEST Dangote, the founder and chairman of Dan- BILLIONAIRES gote Group was worth $11.5 billion and ranked 191 worldwide by September 2021 while Egypt’s TOP FIVE IN SA: Nigeria’s Sawiris followed as the second richest person in Africa with a net worth of 8.3 billion US dollars. Ali Dangote’ still retains position Dangote’s conglomerate operate in several sectors including cement and sugar businesses while the one with net worth up from Sawiris family in Egypt owns Orascom Construc- tion PLC, a multinational corporation operating in $19-billion to $10.2-billion NUMBER ONE: Aliko Dangote is still the richest black man on the continent the construction and cement industry. By Isaac Moledi Following Dangote are president of the Dangote Group of companies, is Ranked 184 on Bloomberg Index, South Af- South Africa dominated Africa’s Top 5 three South African billionaires Johann Rupert ranked 97th in the global billionaires’ index as of rica’s business mogul Rupert oversees an elite Bloomberg Billionaires Index with three of the and family, Nartie Kirsh and Nicky Oppenhe- January 6, 2022. portfolio of world’s luxury brands that include Continent‘s richest people found in the coun- imer at $12.1 billion, $8.35 billion and $7.95 bil- fashion labels Azzedine Alaïa, Chloé, and Dun- try. Topping the list of the net worth affluent lion respectively. The Continent’s fifth richest is On a global level, Tesla CEO Elon Musk with hill, alongside established jewellery and watch persons in US dollars however, is Nigeria’s Egypt’s Nassef Sawiris at $6.62 billion, as per the $282 billion, Amazon chairman Jeff Bezot ($193 brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Vacheron Aliko Dangote with a net worth of $19.2 billion, Bloomberg Billionaires Index. billion) and French businessman Benard Arnault Constantin and Cartier. His other holdings include up from $19.1billion the previous year, accord- ($180 billion) dominated the index by securing Remgro, a Stellenbosch-based investment vehicle ing to Business Insider Africa. The five Africans featured in the Bloomb- the top three spot. Bill Gates, Larry Page and with stakes in more than 30 companies. erg Billionaires Index 2021 of the world’s 500 Mark Zuckerberg are placed at fourth, fifth and wealthiest people. Nigeria’s Dangote, who is sixth spot with their net worth at $138 billion, Ranked 320 on the list, Kirsh controls Kirsh Group, a closely held conglomerate with a major- ity stake in the food supply business Jetro Hold- ings, a New York-based cash and carry and restau- rant depot stores across more than 30 states in the U.S. He also has private equity investments and property on four continents. Oppenheirmer on the other hand, raked 347 on Bloomberg list, maintains private equity in- vestments in Africa, Asia, the U.S. and Europe through London-based Stockdale Street and Jo- hannesburg-based Tana Africa Capital. In 2012, Oppenheimer sold his family’s 40% stake in De Beers, the world’s biggest diamond producer, to mining company Anglo American for $5.2 billion in cash.

Friday 14 January 2022 SPORT 11WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPECTACLE: Chipolopolo captain Mxolisi “ Twala “ Ndlela about to pass the ball during their match against Zola One Last Dance at KwaMahlobo Spirts ground on Sunday NOTHING IS GONNA STOP KWA-MAHLOBO GAMES GROWING STRONG: Despite being held in dusty and muddy sports grounds tourney has produced giants of the game By Masoja Cele ing in the DStv Premier League’’ explained Ndlela. idea of playing our finals at either Meadowlands HATS-OFF: KwaMahlobo You have to give it to Fats Nhlapho, Blessing Chairman of the competition Zwane believes or Dobsonville Stadium. Nevertheless, with Mead- Games directors from Zwane and Patrick Ntenjwa. The trio are the owlands Stadium we are faced with the challenge left is Patrick Ntenjwa, founders of the popular annual Kwa-Mahlobo they are on the right path based on the growth of of the sinking turf. Even the stands are hazardous Fats Nhlapho and Bless- Games which are held at the sports ground of the tourney. ‘’As directors, we are thrilled with the to lives of the fans. The venue needs total revamp ing Zwane the school with the same name KwaMahlobo growth of the tournament. We have staged success- before it can host any event. And with Dosonville during matches. We understand they bound to com- High School in Meadowlands Zone 10, Soweto fully contest throughout We also give opportunities Stadium it’s a financial challenge. For us to utilise mit mistakes, but we call for consistency in their to vendors to sell food and beverages during the du- the facility we need to pay an estimated amount of judgement to avoid controversies’ ’says Ntenjwa. Since its inception in 1996, KwaMahlobo tour- ration of the event. Again, we produced great play- R250-000. We are a non-profit-organization. In re- In a parting shot, another tournament director nament has been the ambience of the young aspir- ers who went to play in the DStv Premier League, ality we can’t afford that kind of cash. But we will Fats Nhlapho sang the praises of the success of the ing soccer players. Last Sunday, the KwaMahlo- the likes of Benedict ‘’Tso’’ Vilakazi( former Or- keep on negotiation with Jouburg City and stadium event and the splendid bond among his co-direc- bo sports field was packed to capacity which is a lando Pirates midfielder) the late Phumlani Dindi management for better future working relation- tors. far-fetched dream for many of the DStv Premier former Moroka Swallows, Sibusiso Mazibuko ship’’ ‘’We are proud of our achievement since the League teams. The venue is the sports ground (Swallows) Sibusiso ‘’Villa’’ Vilakazi (Mamelodi inauguration of the tourney. And we have gone a of KwaMahlobo High School in Meadowlands, Sundowns) Reneilwe ‘’Yeye’’ Letsholonyane (for- ‘’We are appealing to the losing coaches not to long way towards the development of football at Soweto. mer Kaizer Chiefs midfielder) and Nhlanhla Mgaga exert pressure on referees during matches because grassroots level. We want to convince these boys (Baroka FC). We are still eyeing to produce more that can incite the fans to act wayward. We also ap- to stay away from drugs and take their football tal- The 26th edition of the contest saw Meadow- of these players who will go and play in the top peal to referees to be spot on with their decision ent serious. I am also excited with the rapport of lands Chipolopolo beat Zola One Last Dance 3-2 league and in the Bafana Bafana colours’’ the management. It’s not easy to operate a tourna- after a penalty shootout. After the 90th minutes the ment of this magnitude. Nonetheless, if we work as teams were locked at 3-3. Chipolopolo received ‘’However, it’s a bit of a struggles to stage such a unity nothing would stop us from achieving our R120-000 for their effort while Zola Last Dance tournament without enough resources. Currently, goal’’ concluded Nhlapho. took home R20-000.The duel between the two we are sponsored by Betway and that’s not suf- teams was scintillating. The massive crowd in at- ficient enough. What Betway put on the table it’s tendance were always on the edge of their seats with much appreciated, but it goes to team’s prizes. We the skill displayed by both teams. Crowd favourite, still have to pay the referees, security, the cleaning Chipolopolo captain Mxolisi ‘’Twala’’Ndlela gave personnel and transport. Hoping one Good Samari- an unyielding performance that had the crowd roar- tan would knock at our door with the view of help- ing his moniker ‘’Twala’’ throughout. ing out with the development of grassroots football, it’s our plea’’ concluded Zwane. ‘’We are thrilled with the win. We really pre- pared well for the tournament. It was a solid team The KwaMahlobo tournament directors are work that I can’t even explain its feeling. Personal- constantly toying with the idea of playing their fu- ly, I am ecstatic and I still nurse the dream of play- ture finals at one of the Soweto Stadium. ‘’ Most definitely, we have been brewing this

MIRROR SPORTWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... GHANA GOING HOME: The Black Stars Aye brothers Aye TO BE and Andrew face early exit from tournament OUTGUNNED By Ali Mphaki EARLY EXIT: THE BLACK STARS ON estimate them. Coming from a country which South Africa may not have qualified for the bi- A WING OF PRAYER AHEAD OF LAST has seen more than 20 coups since its independ- ennial TotalEnergies 2021 Caf Cup currently GROUP MATCH AGAINST COMOROS ence in 1975, nothing can scare the Comorians, playing itself out in Cameroon, but have been who on paper seem mentally fortified to face the watching the Black Stars of Ghana’s dismal west African country which blew our chances of be tempted to say Murphy’s Law is playing tricks Ghana challenge. But without necessarily bela- performance so far with a sense of déjà vu qualifying for Qatar 2022 World Cup into smith- with Ghana, who despite protests about the goal bouring the point, it is the Ghana captain Dede leading up to their ultimate group stage match ereens when they were awarded a dubious pen- also had substitute Benjamin Tetteh shown a red Ayew, the three time BBC African Footballer of against Comoros on Tuesday. alty after one of their players had faked an injury card after the final whistle for his part in the scuf- the Year, in whose tiny shoulders lies the weight inside the box. fles that broke out when the game ended. of lifting his team to glory. Out of a possible six points, Ghana have only amassed a point, which leaves them in a highly And when Ghana’s 1-nil lead was cancelled Going into the match against the Comoros on With the edition of this tournament his swan- precarious position ahead of their match against a out in the 88-minute via a controversial decision Tuesday, it is Ghana who are more nervous than song, Ayew would like to exit the stage in a blaze winless Comoros, an island country in the Indian in their game against Gabon on Friday, with the their debutante opponents. The former French of glory, but all that remains to be seen come Ocean which is also determined to bring a smile match ending 1-all, South Africa welcomed the colony may not have won a match so far, but Tuesday night. Like most South Africans, I fancy to their less than a million population by winning outcome of that match with some sense of glee, having brushed off the likes of Togo, Malawi, the Comoros to spoil the party. at least their last group stage match. while Ghana were angry Gabon failed to return Botswana, and Mauritius to qualify for the Cam- the ball after an injury to their player. You might eroon 2021, it will be folly for Ghana to under- And just like Ghana, the Pharaohs of Egypt Only a convincing win by Ghana against the find themselves in an unenvious position having Comoros will secure them a berth into the knock- lost their opening match 1-nil against Nigeria on out stages of then tournament, failure of which Tuesday. will see them suffer an ignominious early exit from the R79-million winner price tournament. They face Guinea-Bissau Saturday night, in a game their talisman Mohamed Salah will have It is not hard to fathom why South Africa to show his prowess to save his country, seven has such a huge interest in Ghana, for it was the time winners of the tournament, from a possible early exit.