NEW OFFER RR NAC TWITTER TO MILITARY WARS END VETS IN COURT 4page 3page Friday 15 July 2022 D E Q L www.weeklysamirror.news MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... SABC WARNING OVER ‘PAYOLA’ DJs The broadcaster requests its internal audit 2see page department to cooperate with the Hawks...
2 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 15 July 2022 SABC WARNS DJs OVER PAYOLA COOPERATION: Action will be taken against any implicated individuals, warns public broadcaster By Ali Mphaki “so that we also get to the bottom of it”. “The public broadcaster has stated numerous times The SABC has requested its internal audit depart- publicly, that if individuals have evidence of payola ment to cooperate with the Hawks in their investi- they must bring it forth, so that the organisation can gation of payola claims involving some of the DJs deal with the matter accordingly,” she adds. Attempts working for the public broadcaster. to obtain comment from Hawks Colonel Mohapeloa Ndileka Cola, SABC’s head of communications were not successful. and stakeholder relations, yesterday told Weekly SA The payola claims surfaced recently following a Mirror that the organisation also wanted to get to the mediation meeting involving musician Mthethwa, for- bottom of the payola claims and “if need be, take action mer broadcaster Chomane Chomane, and SAMRO of- against any implicated individuals who are still in the ficials, also attended by poet Mzwakhe Mbuli. employ of the SABC”. Speaking to Weekly SA Mirror after the “historic” Cola was responding to earlier reports that some meeting, Chomane said he had agreed with Samro to SABC DJs using a “complex” payola agreement are no longer collect any more royalties from Mthethwa’s said to have benefitted unduly from the work of certain works. “I am retired now and can no longer be of any artists, where they held royalties of up to 30 percent. assistance to Mthethwa,” he said. According to information received, the Chomane explained that THE AFRICA MANGOPE RUMBLINGS he had never “swindled’ radio DJs were alleged to have placed music WE DEARLY SMILES ALL ROCK POST-MK where they held royalties on high rotation WAY TO BANK STRUCTURE WANT Mthethwa of his royalties and 2page 4page that it was the latter who had 8page approached him to be includ- ed as co-producer when he during their slots in exchange of a royalty Friday 27 May 2022 DEQL www.weeklysamirror.news registered his works at Samro. percentage from the musician’s royalties, The former broadcaster now- some as high as 33 percent. MIRRORWEEKLY SA turned-undertaker said he was Insight to connect the dots... disturbed by the news impli- Cola, however, could confirm one case cating him in the so-called involving musician William “Mr Every- HAWKS payola scam, which he said thing’ Mthethwa. “The organisation at this TO SWOOP could be detrimental to his stage is only aware of the case of Mr Wil- character and good standing liam Mthethwa, which as we understand it, in public. is being investigated by Hawks,” she said. Sources tell Weekly SA Mirror the com- ON RADIO DJS? plex payola system involved secretly enter- ing into a confidential agreement between a Mthethwa, on the other record company and very prominent radio hand, when last quoted in DJs. In terms of this arrangement, as in the EXPOSED: MULTI-MILLION RAND Weekly SA Mirror could not ROYALTIES SCAM INVOLVING hide his elation at the turn of case of Mthethwa’s songs for example, the 2RECORD COMPANIES AND radio DJs would then scheme to place that BROADCASTERS... see page his music on high rotation during their slots events, saying he was relieved in exchange of a royalty percentage from the musi- he would start earning all of his hard-earned royalties. cian’s royalties, some as high as 33 percent. Samro is expected to make a huge announcement In response, Cola said the SABC had requested its soon regards a way-forward in the Mthethwa/Chomane internal audit department to cooperate with the Hawks matter. COMPLAINANT: William “Mr Everything” Mthethwa HUGE PENSION BENEFITS AWAIT MILITARY VETS? DEAL: DG Irene Mpolweni says policy document to be handed over to Cabinet for approval By Isaac Moledi recess and once this ends, but the pension amount AWARE: Deputy president ago before the break down of their negotia- All military veterans are expected to receive a shall be payable as soon as cabinet approves the David Mabuza tions; and monthly pension of about R4 500 once Cabinet regulation. eran; • The review of the prejudices in the SA Nation- approves the regulation, Irene Mpolweni, the • Compelling government to pay them pensions al Defence Force and the SA Police Service in- director-general of the Department of Military She said her department could not deliver on amounting to R15 000 a month; tegration processes, as well as the presidential Veterans has disclosed. the once-off pension of R4.2 million raised by the • Government should honour and comply with declaration on the plight of veterans. Liberation Struggle War Veterans (LSWV) in its agreements made in the consensus document Speaking recently in the North West Prov- Consensus Document as the amount was a mam- both parties have entered into about two years ince where she was briefing military veterans and moth task in terms of the amount. other stakeholders who included deputy president David Mabuza, Mpolweni said her department She said after consultation with National Treas- had done everything demanded by Treasury and ury and other institutions, they could not come to what remains for military veterans to receive their an agreement. monthly pension was for the Cabinet to approve the regulation. In response to the department’s R4 500 month- ly pension, the LSWV said in a statement if gov- “The pension amount has been approved by ernment go against their agreement contained in the deputy president (Mabuza) and the Treasury their consensus document, the organisation will be has agreed to support the amount. The pension left with no option but to interdict the process. document is currently sitting with the department of the military veterans waiting to take the policy The group comprises former members of document to Cabinet,” she said. ANC’s Umkhonto we Sizwe, PAC’s Apla and the Azanian National Liberation Army of Azapo. In its According to Mpolweni, the Cabinet is still in Consensus Document with Mabuza as head of the Presidential Task Team, LSWV demands include: • Reparations amounting to R4.2 million per vet-
Friday 15 July 2022 NEWS 3WEEKLY SA MIRROR GO STRAIGHT TO JAIL: Freddie Nyathela, president of NPO called SARA LEADING THE CHARGE: Marion Mbina-Mthembu, the acting CEO of the NAC FRAUDULENT APPLICATION; Former NAC CEO Rosemary Mangope is said to be the lass who started all the trouble NATIONAL ARTS COUNCIL IN TWITTER WARS WITH NPO DEFAMATION: Legal wrangle on the cards ful looting scheme entitled Expired Projects continue looting the national purse”. as statutory body demands the arrest of SARA and Surplus Policy; “Whichever way you look at it, this is a tram- president for ignoring court order · “Thieves at the NAC shielded by Minister Nathi Mthethwa cannot continue to loot public pling of our human rights as well as freedom of By Ali Mphaki mer CEO, Rosemary Mangope. funds with impunity speech. “They can take us to any platform and we Acting CEO of the National Arts Council, NAC, The order further directed Nyathela from mak- * Could the law enforcement agencies finally can stand by each and every word we have posted.” has filed papers before the High court to have stop the rot, fraud and corruption at the NAC for Citing several legal precedents, Nyathela said there president of a small NPO arrested for his con- ing, publishing or causing to be published any fur- the sake of the African Child.” is no way he could be found guilty of defaming a tinuous ‘defamatory” tweets on social media ther defamatory statements on social media plat- The tweeter wars between SARA and the NAC statutory body. against the organization. forms. has its genesis after SARA had its application for funding rejected by the statutory body in 2014. In the Minister of Police and Others v Silver- Acting CEO of the National Arts Council, In her affidavit Mbina-Mthembu says Nyathela Subsequently, SARA fortuitously discovered moon Investments 2020(4), it was found that ”the NAC, has filed papers before the High Court to has purposefully ignored and disregarded aspects that former CEO Mangope had also applied for State should not use the courts as a means to muz- have president of a small NPO arrested for his of the order with impunity and have continued with funding to her organization using the NGO’s name zle or stifle the right of freedom of its citizens to continuous ‘defamatory” tweets on social media the slanderous and scurrilous attacks of completely without their consent or knowledge. criticize the government, no matter how harsh it against the organization. false and defamatory statements and have made Mangope had claimed she was using the Sur- may be perceived to be”. clear the intention of continuing therewith unabat- plus Projects Policy to access the funds for SARA’s SARA is a non-profit organization providing edly. behalf and was not obliged to inform them or seek The judgement states that the court in consider- training education and skills development for the their permission. ing the legal intricacies involved and relying on the youth in the event and technical and production ser- “This simply cannot be countenanced,” she The matter was escalated to the Public Protec- principles of defamation and interdicts concluded vices sector for the past two decades. adds. Mbina-Mthembu also submitted to the court tor, who, among her rulings, found the manner in that an organ of State is not capable of being de- a list of tweets from Nyathela’s social platforms, which the Expired Surplus Projects Policy as im- famed, and this dismissed the application against The matter is a sequel to a judgement by Jus- which include the following: * plemented at the NAC amounts to improper con- Silvermoon. The NAC is an organ of State estab- tice J Mdlalana-Mayisela on September 29, 2018, · “The board members of the NAC and its chair- duct, not aligned with sections of the Constutition, lished in terms of the National Arts Council Act, where Nyathela was directed to remove within 24 and not consistent with PAFA and the National 56, of 1997. hours all the defamatory statements published on person should stop being complicit to corrup- Treasury Regulations. his social media in respect of the NAC and its for- tion at the expense of youth empowerment; Speaking to Nyathela this week said they have Nyathela also questioned how Mbina-Mthem- · “The NAC board is complicit to maladminis- appealed Judge Mdlalana-Mayisela’s ruling, with a bu could bring such a case before court when in her tration and abuse of power including an unlaw- date provisionally set for either July 19 or 20. submitting affidavits there is no council resolution Nyathela added that the latest step by NAC mandating her to take the step. was merely trying to muzzle SARA “whilst they When Weekly SA Mirror contacted Mbina- Mthembu to ask if her decision to take Nyathela and SARA to court was sanctioned by the NAC and if she would pay the costs in case she lost, she declined to comment and said the matter was sub judice.
4 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 15 July 2022 GUARDS DEPLOYED TO CRACK DOWN ON PEOPLE ENTERING THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY TACKLE: The cohorts will play a pivotal role in tackling border security challenges By Monk Nkomo with a single command and control. It is expected PARADE: Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi welcomed 200 newly trained border guards The first batch of two hundred guards were to be fully established on April 1, 2023 through during the deployment ceremony at Beitbridge, Musina in Limpopo on Thursday. the integration of five streams of functions per- this week deployed at the Beitbridge Port of En- formed by various government departments in- try by the Department of Home Affairs in a move cluding Home Affairs, Health, Forestry, Fisheries to tighten border management and crack down on and Environment, Agriculture, Land Reform and foreigners illegally entering the country. Rural Development. The 200 cohorts were unveiled by Home Af- ‘’ While the broader integration process is fairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and were wel- underway, this cohort will be statically deployed comed during the deployment ceremony held at the identified five vulnerable segments of the at Beitbridge, Musina in Limpopo on Thursday. borderline, working together with members of the The recruits have been selected and trained with South African National Defence Force’’, accord- focus mainly on their fitness and physical assess- ing to the ministry of Home Affairs. ment. The Department of Home Affairs said in a statement that these guards would be deployed to When fully established, the BMA is expected tighten border management by implementing an to play a critical role in tackling border security integrated and coordinated approach in the border challenges impacting on South Africa and its management environment. neighbours. ‘’ This is an improvement on the previous These included uncoordinated traveller pro- multi-agency approach comprising multiple au- cessing, cross-border criminality, illegal cross- thorities with different mandates’’, the Depart- ings and undue delays in the facilitation of move- ment said. ment of goods and services. Established under the Border Management ‘’ The BMA model will pave the way for the Authority (BMA) Act of 2020, this is South Afri- creation of smart border posts and systems and ca’s new single authority for border management advance trade facilitation in the region.’’ See Page 8 By WSAM Reporter RED ARTS raised will be used to broaden the scope of next Joburg’s leading arts event – Redhill Arts Fes- FESTIVAL BACK year’s event, reach an even wider audience, and ensure that all artists are paid generously for the tival – is back, and this year it will play host to IN TOWN many months of work that go into each produc- some of the biggest names in theatre, music, and tion.” the arts. OUTDOOR: In the line-up is a variety of Redhill’s student-led media company, Red- This year’s annual event will take place at Re- theatre productions, Media, comprising RedRadio, the school’s 24/7 dhill School’s extensive grounds, which will be carefully curated art radio station and school’s film studio, have al- converted into a massive outdoor music festival exhibition and children’s ready begun rolling out an extensive media cam- venue. It will host a variety of theatre productions, entertainment… paign to amplify the Redhill Arts Festival to other carefully curated art exhibition and children’s en- schools. tertainment. “2022 will be our biggest Redhill Arts Fes- tival to date,” explains Gerassi. “Not only are we “One of our key offerings at Redhill School The organisers aim to provide something for hoping to provide the wider Joburg community is offering our students real-world experience,” each and every family member to enjoy, together with an event unlike anything else that they have explains Gerassi. with an outdoor farmer’s market and indoor cof- experienced in Gauteng, but any surplus funds fee shop to enjoy between productions. “We strongly believe that not all Joseph Gerassi, executive head at Redhill learning takes place School, this year’s arts festival has a far more im- in the classroom, portant role to play than in previous years. but that opportuni- ties to discover, grow “The Joburg community is only just begin- and develop their ning to emerge from two years of lockdown, re- intrinsic skills and strictions, and chances to connect, not to mention passions can prove a scarcity of opportunities to enjoy and celebrate invaluable once they the arts,” he says. “The Redhill Arts Festival aims have graduated from to deliver on both fronts. Families and friends can the school. RedMe- get together to make some much-needed memo- dia is just one of the ries, while also enjoying some of the finest dra- many real-world ex- matic productions and musical performances that periences we offer South Africa has to offer.” students, and contin- ue to be blown away The Redhill Arts Festival was launched in by the value and 2017 and quickly became known as the place to insight they bring be to celebrate and enjoy the arts in one venue. to the hosting of a Year on year, the festival has continued to attract community-wide arts a variety of up-and-coming artists and perform- festival.” ers, while also showcasing some of South Africa’s finest talent.
Friday 15 July 2022 NEWS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR R4BN SPENT ON By Robert Tlapu of 2021/2022 financial year, which lapsed by June ILL-FATED RRT The outcome of a forensic into the mismanage- 2022. However, most of the bus stations were in- complete or vandalised, with no security measures PROJECT ment of billions of rands allocated for the Ya Rona in place. Rustenburg Rapid Transport (RRT) project will be ACCOUNTABILITY: Minister calls for held accountable. “There is security deployed in all stations. Un- forensic probe to trace billions of rand siphoned fortunately, due to the contractor who could not from incomplete public transport project... This follows Transport Minister Fikile Mbal- complete construction due to poor workmanship ula’s visit to the corridors of the RRT project in and under-performance, the RLM terminated the ABANDONED: The derelict RRT bus station terminal on Nelson Mandela Drive Rustenburg last Friday, assess interventions needed contract which then caused removal of the con- (Rustenburg/Swartreggens), near Tlhabane, outside Rustenburg. Photo: Robert Tlapu to speed up the completion of the project, which is tractor’s security personnel. The municipality has, more than a decade overdue. however, since deployed its own security service provider”. Mbalula, who found the project in disarray, called for a forensic investigation, in conjunction Rapoo also confirmed that the municipality with the National Treasury, to track down the bil- has already received 10 buses, while an extra 45 lions of rands invested in the project. According to had been ordered and would be delivered within a the statement released by the Minister last year, the 24-month period. About 1400 jobs had been cre- government had allocated about R4 billion to the ated during the construction stages of the project. RRT project over a 10-year period. The 18-bus- station project is supposed to provide transport for Furthermore, there were allegations levelled 75 000 commuters daily. against the RLM about a fleet of 300 cars worth R480 millions that were bought in 2018, but have The statement further stated that R3.16 billion since never been used and are parked at the mu- of the allocated budget had been spent so far, in nicipality’s workshop, situated at corner Bosch and development of infrastructure and other costs relat- Lucas streets, Rustenburg. The fleet includes se- ing to the project. dans, bakkies, tractors, trucks and waste collection vehicles, among others. According to Mbalula, the failings in the pro- ject had been largely driven by gross inefficiency Responding to the allegations, RLM Acting at the city level, prolonging procurement processes Director for Roads and Transports Obed Moleele within the Rustenburg Local Municipality, failure said: “The questions relating to the fleet must be to pay suppliers on time and filling vacancies with addressed to the municipal spokesperson, Mr permanent staff. Matebesi, as I am unable to respond as it does not fall within my department. I am only responsible “We are committed to working with the city for the RRT”. to build the requisite capacity, strengthen project management and introduce a more interventionist Meanwhile the Department of Transport has method of monitoring and oversight. These inter- said findings of what led to delays in the delivery ventions are meant to expedite the delivery of an of the project were still to be determined by the fo- IPTN that responds to the travel needs of the citi- rensic report. However, the department was aware zens of Rustenburg. We are determined to pull all of allegations of corruption and malpractices. And, stops and work with the city to complete the out- the municipality had committed to accelerate the standing work over the next 6 months,” promised process to ensuring that the busses start running Mbalula. whilst there is the completion of the stations and procurement of more buses. The forensic investi- He further said they would be doing this while gation is said to commence by the end of July. forensic investigations were unfolding, which in- cluded a probe into why two different station con- tractors appointed by the city failed in the past five years. Mbalula said, according to the city’s plan, Pha- se1A Tlhabane was a short distance, high-volume corridor with good potential which “needs an ur- gent move to operationalise this route as it will give impetus to the rest of the project”. He expected the city to complete the stations and other infrastructures within a 12 month period and commence with operations in Phase 1A from Rustenburg to Tlhabane, catering for about 20 000 commuters a day. He instructed that there be an ambitious timeline to expand Phase 1B to Kanana. A few months ago, RRT project spokesperson Theron Rapoo, said the municipality anticipated having the operations of Phase 1A before the end By Isaac Moledi BESIEGED DENEL’S head office in Lyttelton, Centurion, according to The assets of Denel, the country’s one-time gi- ASSETS GO UNDER Solidarity. It was handled by the Sheriff, a legal en- ant and strategic State-owned defence and tech- tity Centurion-headquartered trade union Solidarity nology conglomerate, went under the hammer HAMMER previously turned to in ongoing efforts to ensure earlier today. members employed by Denel are paid as per em- BELEAGURED: Today’s DISGRACE: State- ployment agreements and contracts. This development follows union federation auction covers only a small owned arms manu- Solidarity’s court action to recover money that the part of the claim made facturer Denel had Denel pensioners and serving employees who crippled State-owned enterprise (SOE) could not against the parastatal, with some of its assets belong to the Denel Medical Benefit Trust (DMBT) secure to pay its employees. several more seizures to seized by the Sheriff fund will seemingly by the end of this month (July) take place… have access to the current subsidy amounts owing The Sheriff seized the company’s assets in this week as this is to be paid to a mutually agreed health in- Centurion today - the move believed to be the first surer. The insurer, according to the statement, will with more similar moves against the ailing State- Solidarity deputy general secretary for the Public take steps to issue individual policies. This is ex- owned company expected, depending on whether Sector, as saying. pected to take about three months with completion Solidarity continues to exert more pressure on the expected in November. embattled defence and technology company. Soli- “Today’s auction covers only a small part of our darity seized Denel’s assets earlier this year owing claim and is merely the first phase. We have seized defenceWeb quoted Solidarity chief executive to the company’s failure to pay about R90 million Denel Corporate’s bank account and more auctions Dirk Hermann as saying it was “a disgrace” the in debts to Solidarity members in terms of the court will follow until the full amount is obtained. non- and under-payment of salaries and employee order. benefits had to come this far. “The State allowed “Denel has taken far too much from our mem- its assets to be poorly managed, stalked and loot- It is understood that the parastatal has been bers. It is unacceptable for ordinary workers to sac- ed, and is now forced to auction some of what re- struggling to pay its roughly 2 800 employees their rifice livelihoods because of indecision and negli- mains,” says defenceWeb quoting Hermann full salaries since May 2020 to the point that the gence by Denel’s sole shareholder – the State. It is North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria ordered it to intolerable and steps must be taken with the mes- Thirteen vehicles, including seven pick-up pay R13.2 million in outstanding salaries to 42 of sage now clear: If Denel does not want to pay, our trucks, went under the hammer along with three its current and former employees. About two weeks members will receive what’s due to them through forklifts, a plasma TV, leather chairs, couches as ago, Weekly SA Mirror reported that the one-time the seizure and auctioning of Denel assets.” well as office chairs and desks. renowned and trusted supplier of the state-of-the- art military and defence equipment was slowly de- The auction took place at 10 am at Denel’s Hermann called the auction “a shame”, argu- generating like a rotting carcass. ing: “Behind it are ordinary people who work hard. Many still do to keep Denel going. Some struggle Incompetence, mismanagement, a lack of lead- to pay rent, others lost their homes and there are ership foresight and corruption have torpedoed the also those with depression. This is in addition to giant - like many State-owned enterprises (SOEs) families breaking up, parents unable to pay school to the point of being unable to pay its employees. fees. This is the other face of State looting – real people with gripping and sad narratives – and According to defenceWeb, “sustained pres- the reason why Solidarity keeps on championing sure by way of legal actions is how the labour or- them.” ganisation has gone about ensuring its members employed by Denel receive full salaries and have The auction site is where what was LIW, various employee benefits, including medical aid, the widely accepted acronym for Lyttelton Ing- paid.” Solidarity resorted to the courts when Denel enieurswerke (Lyttelton Engineering Works), pro- continuously battled to meet its financial obliga- ducer of the then world-renowned G5 and G6 artil- tions to creditors as well as to staff since 2020. lery pieces as well as various turrets for armoured vehicles and tanks, was located. Other once prof- “Seizure and auction of assets is the only op- itable components of Denel, including Mechem, tion left to us after Denel failed to honour agree- occupied space on the site on the northern side of ments,” defenceWeb quoted Helgard Cronjé, Centurion, according to defenceWeb.
6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Friday 15 July 2022 IKUSASA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAREER GUIDE MYRIAD SANDF JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR YOUTH RECORD: Candidates must be South African citizens with no criminal record By Isaac Moledi goal of enhancing the SANDF deployment capa- Requirements to join the South African Air these opportunities require mathematics and physi- Many young people may wish to join the South bility. This could be the Army, Navy, Air Force or Force (SAAF), Navy (SAN) and the Military cal science at level 4. A brochure for these SAN op- Military Health Service. Health Service (SAMHS) may differ to that of the portunities can be obtained from the SAN recruit- African National Defence Force (SANDF) but they SA Army. ment centre at 012 339 4252/4421. do not know how to go about it and are not even This means if you are selected to join the aware that the defence force has skills opportuni- SANDF through the MSDS, you will undergo an Those who are interested in one of these arms In the first two years of voluntary service, you ties for those who want to make the military their initial period of two years voluntary service. In of service may contact the SANDF at 021 787 can expect to receive the following training:First career path. the first year, you will receive military training 1144 to get more information. According to the Year of Military Skills Development Service: andfurther functional training. In the second year, SAAF recruitment website, specialization within • Basic military training and functional training. For the benefit of those who may not know the you will be deployed where needed. During the the SANDF takes place in the MSDS after basic • Corps specific training. SANDF has four arms of service, namely , the SA deployment, you will get an opportunity to apply training. • Participation in practical military exercises. Army, SA Air Force, SA Navy and SA Military your knowledge and develop your skills. After the • Combat ready training exercises. Health Service and all these four arms of service of- two years, you will either continue as part of the Candidates who apply for the MSDS in which- • Selection of junior leaders. fer fit and mentally strong young people the chance Reserve Force or receive a contract offer to join the ever arm of service of the SANDF go through a se- Second Year of Military Skills Development Ser- to follow a military career by joining the Military Regular Force. lection process including psychometric evaluation, vice. Skills Development System (MSDS). selection board (interview), medical evaluation and • Junior leaders (Officers) receive leader group Selected members with the required academic criminal record evaluation. So, if you are looking for a career in either qualifications are also sent to universities or the corps training. of the SANDF arms of service, means of recruit- country’s Military Academy. To qualify for the There are a number of careers in the SAAF, • Undergo Young Officers Formative training. ment, according to the Department of National MSDS programme, you should: among them being aircrew – pilot, navigator or • Selection of Officers to study at the Military Defence and Military Veterans, is through either • Be a South African citizen. other, command and control, aviation maintenance, direct recruitment (only applicable to people with • Be aged between 18 and 22 years (Graduates engineering/apprenticeship, general maintenance, Academy. special skills such as engineers, IT specialists, die- support and reserve squadrons. For more informa- • Focus on utilisation and deployment of Mili- sel mechanics etc.) or most commonly through the up to the age of 26 years). tion on careers in the SAAF and applying through MSDS. Careers of the department. Civilian careers • Be currently busy with the National Senior the MSDS, contact the SAAF recruitment office at tary Skills Development System troops. can be found on the department’s website. 012 312 2148 / 2609. • Military Skills Development System members Certificate (Grade 12) or have completed it. According to Africa’s leading defence news • Not be area bound. Joining the SAN is also done through the will receive wages for the duration of their two- portal defenceWeb, the MSDS is a department • Have no record of a criminal offence. MSDS and features careers in the protection force, year full-time training and utilisation. of national defence programme that serves as the • Be preferably single. engine room attendants, public relations, human re- If you are interested in joining the Military entry-level platform for young South Africans who • Comply with medical fitness requirements for sources, physical training, hospitality, fire-fighting, Skills Development System, you can contact the want to follow a career in the SANDF. It is a two- logistics, communication, maritime reaction squad- SANDF’s Western Cape recruitment offices at 021 year voluntary service system with the long-term appointment in the SANDF. ron, SA Navy divers, combat officer, student engi- 787 1144, or you can contact SANDF’s head office • Be prepared to do basic military training, func- neer and student naval technical officer. A few of at (012) 355 6999 or via email at [email protected]. tional training and to serve in uniform. By Isaac Moledi E-LEARNING MUST in the learning process. There are concerns that modern businesses are BE EFFECTIVE 3. Adults become ready to learn when they expe- choosing e-learning or what they call instruction- al designer (ID) over traditional training andin IMPROVE: Employers want their staff to rience a need to be able to do something more the process, they are likely to lose touch with the effectively – inform them how the course will learning models traditionally guided by a train- acquire knowledge to help improve their skills help them do their jobs better and enhance their ing professional. career. excellent Instructional Design that achieves the ful and to achieve organizational goals. 4. They enter a learning experience with a prob- Instructional design is defined as the process organization’s learning objectives and meets the 1. Drive: A strong drive that motivates employees lem-centered orientation – design courses that’ll by which learning products and experiences are needs of adult learners. Gullan distils the basic best help them solve tasks and problems or improve designed, developed and delivered. These learning practices, dos and don’ts and technical standards to to want to learn and improve. skills. products include online courses, instructional manu- ensure e-learning transforms your workforce into a 2. Stimulus and cues: All employees will do as the 5. Adults are motivated to learn by both extrin- als, video tutorials, learning simulations among oth- force for good. sic and intrinsic motivators ¬– motivate them ers. Experts believe that an instructional designer Why do corporates want their employees to e-learning content suggests. Good, well consid- through scores, points, badges or certificates. ensures that online learning is seamless for employ- learn? ered and structured content is key. 6. Adults have different learning styles or prefer- ees and that knowledge is acquired in digital ways 3. Response: This is required of the employees in ences. Some are visual, auditory, or kinaesthetic, without an instructor. Simply put, they say it is the Putting aside the competitive benefits of a highly the presence of an effective stimulus. which should be considered when designing an creation of learning experiences and materials result- trained, skilled and synchronised team, Gullan says 4. Reinforcement: This will make the employee e-learning course. ing in the acquisition and application of knowledge employers want their people to learn for the follow- want to learn more and continue with the learn- “Learning always happens in phases and should and skills. Though this field goes beyond simply cre- ing reasons: ing material. be the foundation of your Instructional Design,” ating teaching materials, it carefully considers how 1. To acquire knowledge so they can work better, 5. Rewards: Increase motivation and ensur learn- says Gullan, addin that application is not the end students learn and what materials and methods will ing beyond the learning programme. of the road. After the adaptation of newly acquired most effectively help individuals achieve their aca- together. Adults learn differently. skills, more reasons for further development will demic goals. 2. To develop new and enhanced skills, expertise, According to Gullan, the science and art of help- emerge and the circle of learning starts again. He ing adults learn is unique and all effective Instruc- urges organisations to use Instructional Design to in- E-learning specialists believe that e-learning has and the ability to enhance their performance. tional Design should include the following Insights: crease learner engagement and reduce dropout rates come a long way since uploading lengthy PDFs and 3. To improve attitude and to nurture better ways 1. Adults need to know why they should learn using the essential tools of e-learning, overlay with boring talking head videos, and it’s now up to In- something – provide learning objectives that tell the way adults learn and with an understanding of structional Designers to develop online courses that of behaving and responding to situations in the them why they “need to know”. Inform them of the learning cycle. not only facilitate effective knowledge transfer, but workplace. the benefits of learning. “A robust e-learning platform designed specifi- are fun and engaging, and can be rolled out at the 4. To keep your star performers engaged, while 2. They have a deep need to be self-directing – give cally for your organisation and learning needs and speed the business requires. nurturing others that show great potential. them the freedom to navigate freely through the that caters to different tiers of learners within your Five elements of successful e-learning. course without any restrictions and involve them organisation is paramount.,” says Gullan. Michael Gullan, CEO of G&G Advocacy, a spe- Gullan suggests that all effective e-learning Although no one-size-fits-all, your learning so- cialist e-learning solutions provider that designs and should contain the following elements to be success- lution needs to deliver fun and engaging content, implements bespoke e-learning solutions for South track user’s behaviour and completion rates, stoke African and international corporates, suggests that their fires of excitement, keep them learning to the increased learner engagement and reduced dropout end and assist them in taking their learnings out into rates should be every experienced the workplace and ultimately turns learning into a most valuable asset. Instructional Designer’s mantra. To achieve this, he suggests that e-learning courses are grounded in
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8 WEEKLY SA MIRROR OPINION/ANALYSIS Friday 15 July 2022 Comment GOVT’S RIGHT TO ENFORCE PHOTOS: Mpho Hlapisi LAWS ‘INSTRUMENTALISING This week’s deployment of 200 specially MIGRANTS’ trained guards to the Beitbridge border gate by the ministry of Home Affairs to tighten security STIGMA: South Africa must address the on the border between South Africa and Zimba- issue of documentation of foreign nationals, bwe, should be welcomed. which is at the core of both operations Fiela and Dudula… The move was unveiled by Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi at a passing-out pa- By Janet Munakamwe March this year, Deputy President David Mabuza progressive civil society organizations (CSOs) rade in Zonderwater in Pretoria this week, and On February 27 2019, the Cabinet of South contributed to the narrative: founded the Kopanong Africa Against Xenophobia is a critical intervention that will stabilise the (KAAX) in February 2022. A planned march in Jo- situation on the country’s porous border in the Africa approved the National Action Plan to Com- Our immigration system is grappling with the hannesburg on Human Rights Day was banned by long term. Cross-border criminal activities and bat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia implementation of stringent measures to deal with Johannesburg Police. It took place five days later illegal crossings into the country by foreigners and Related Intolerance (NAP). The Department the influx of undocumented foreign nationals into after a successful High Court action. have become a daily headache for the borderline of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ) our country, who ultimately compete with our citi- authorities. launched the NAP on March 25. Its key ideal is to zens for limited resources to survive. Since then, a number of activists have been tar- “reinforce the culture of human rights within the geted through cyber-bullying on social media plat- All that remains is the impending outcome spirit of our Constitution and democracy.” But, Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi made forms and during mainstream media panel debates to the legal action by certain human rights in the shadow of the NAP launch, xenophobic at- his own contribution when commenting on the and radio shows. Public litigation organizations groups against the government’s decision to ter- tacks have become pervasive, particularly during bust of an operation to provide fake passports to (PLOs), which are also members of KAAX, are minate the decade-old programme that allowed national and local government elections, as politi- migrants: considering approaching the courts to seek relief on about 200 000 Zimbabweans to live and work cal candidates scapegoat migrants. In recent years, behalf of migrant small business traders whose so- in South Africa. The arrangement, Zimbabwean we have noted a proliferation of state-sanctioned They were never refugees in the first place. cio-economic rights have been violated by Dudula Exemption Permit, will lapse at the end of this operations, such as Operation Fiela, and vigilante They are making us fools. That is why I am not activities. On June 10, the Socio-economic Rights year and the holders expected to apply for vi- groupings targeting migrants, such as Operation in any way touched by the allegations that we are Institute (SERI) dispatched a letter of demand to sas to stay. Those who fail to do so risk being Dudula. xenophobic in South Africa. We are being under- the Dudula Orange Grove branch in Johannesburg deported. mined because this is not happening in any other following reports of threats to shut down trading Operation Fiela was launched in April 2015. country on our continent. activities by migrant informal traders. Every country has the right to implement It came about as a response to security and safety migrant policies to control people to secure its concerns based on illogical claims that migrants And there is now competition for the mantle It is time we moved away from the stereotypes borders. It is a sovereign right giving it the pow- were behind pervasive lawlessness and crime in of protector of South Africans against the foreign associated with migration narratives and highlight er to protect its citizens against those who enter the country. In theory it was launched as an anti– invasion. Gayton Mackenzie’s Patriotic Alliance migrants’ contribution to the economic growth illegally with the aim of committing criminal xenophobia initiative. In practice, in the first three conducts raids. In 2020, Tito Mboweni made un- and social fabric. There is a need for robust mass acts. months of its operation, the most common category substantiated claims that the hospitality sector education and awareness-raising on the rights of of arrest was of undocumented migrants. comprises more than 90% migrants, particularly migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Equally According to Statistics SA, the country has a from Zimbabwe. important is the need for compensation for lost population of 60 million people, and about three Meanwhile the state itself bears a major re- livelihoods (small-business operators and informal million of them migrants, most of whom driven sponsibility for much of the absence of documenta- This leads us to Operation Dudula, formed traders) including reparations for victims of xeno- to South Africa from neighbouring countries as tion. In his report of 2020, the Auditor General of in 2021 in Alexandra Township. Dudula was phobia who have lost lives or acquired disabilities a result of political repression and economic South Africa noted: launched on June 16 of that year by a youth-led as a result of xenophobic attacks. collapse. The worrying factor, however, is that organization known as the Soweto Parliament. It the majority of the migrants are undocumented, … a backlog in registering new asylum seek- is led by one Nhlanhla “Lux” Dlamini. Its purpose Moreover, politicians and civilians involved roaming our shores with unknown fixed places ers of seven months and in some cases 19 months. is to make sure that jobs are given to South Afri- in perpetrating atrocities against migrants must of abode. There was also a backlog in processing asylum cans and also to drive out undocumented migrants. be prosecuted for hate speech and heinous crimes seekers at independent bodies. If no new cases It is active on social media platforms coordinated against humanity. With South Africa itself facing a spate of se- were received, it would take 68 years to finalise through hashtags such as #OperationDudula and rious problems, including a declining economy the backlog at the Refugee Appeal Board (RAB) #PutSouthAfricansFirst. South Africa is a member of a global village and high levels of crime, there is the thorny is- and just over one year to finalise the backlog at the and needs to rethink the notion of illogical colonial sue of ever-increasing unemployment exacer- Standing Committee for Refugee Affairs (SCRA). The ambivalence of the state to act against vigi- borders. The state must address the issue of docu- bated by employers who continually choosing There had been noticeable regression in the perfor- lante groupings such as Dudula has resulted in a mentation, which is at the core of both Fiela and foreign nationals over locals for jobs to avoid mance of the DHA in managing undocumented im- proliferation of smaller territorial groupings, such Dudula. There is a need for synergies among rel- paying decent wages. migrants since the previous performance audit in as the “Diepsloot Residents.” In March this year, evant departments to ensure efficient processing of 2007. following a meeting with the Minister of Police, asylum and work permit applications. Furthermore, This polarising practice is hardening atti- ordinary civilians vowed in front of national televi- the government needs to rescind the disingenuous tudes among some locals as the unemployment This huge backlog renders asylum seekers un- sion cameras to embark on a door-to-door “witch- decision not to renew existing regularisation per- situation soars to alarming proportions. documented and vulnerable to arrest and deporta- hunting” operation. This resulted in the gruesome mits, such as the ZEP, as this will also have a harm- tion. As if this is not enough, in November 2021, murder of a Zimbabwean gardener, Elvis Nyathi. ful impact on the Lesotho Exemption Permit (LEP) Many countries are saddled with the prob- the government of South Africa revoked the Zim- and that for Angola. There is still hope in PLOs and lem of illegal migrations today – not least South babwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) and more than A common thread between Fiela and Dudula is CSOs that continue to render support and solidarity Africa, which cannot afford to allow its migra- 200,000 holders will be rendered undocumented on that both are hell bent on protecting the interests of to migrants in South Africa. tion laws to be flouted with impunity. No coun- December 31, 2022. politicians, who very often depend on instrumen- Janet Munakamwe is a visiting senior lecturer at try in the world would allow that, yet South talizing migrants in times of elections and socio- Wits Mining Institute and chairperson of the Af- Africa is being bullied to turn a blind eye to the These actions and failures of the state have economic crises. In effect, Dudula is a continuation rican Diaspora Workers Network problem. been accompanied by an increasing volume of of Fiela and a key strategy for the ruling party to xenophobic rhetoric from political leadership. In gain back its lost votes by instrumentalizing mi- It is therefore surprising the threatened le- grants. gal challenges against tough stance against the issue of migration laws. It is ironic that the lo- To counter these narratives, a collective of cal non-governmental organisations expect the government adopt a laissez faire attitude over this burning issue. Their action can only be viewed as a calcu- lated move to undermine the laws of this coun- try. We encourage the Minister of Home Affairs to challenge these actions as vigorously as pos- sible. v 060 936 2673 [email protected] Weekly SA Mirror is published by Weekly SA Mirror Pty Ltd. Correspondence to be directed to: PostNet Suite 230, Private Bag X 9, Melville 2109. Website: www.weeklysamirror.news Contact: 060 936 2673 Letters to be sent to: [email protected] MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... Weekly SA Mirror subscribes to the Press Code of Ethics and Conduct for South Af- rican Print and Online Media. As a sub- scriber publication and member of the Press Council of SA, the publication is thus subject to the Press Code and to the jurisdiction of the PCSA’s complaints pro- cedures.
Friday 15 July 2022 OPINION/ANALYSIS 9WEEKLY SA MIRROR By Billy Selekane WE ALL HAVE We are halfway through the calendar year and THE POWER TO a lot of people are already reeling from deep fa- tigue owing to the disconcerting social, econom- TRIUMPH ic and political happenings in our country and around the world. REVV UP: Start focusing on the redesign of your life based on your year in the spirit of goal-setting, Recently, I was listening to a radio show about and not according to the generic calendar year this type of fatigue and the questions the listeners were asking on air about the anxieties they were state’s five boroughs, namely The Bronx , Brooklyn located in the following paired areas: family and outcome, which is a full tank. Now, honestly, do already experiencing, and most of the people were , Manhattan , Queens and Staten Island. You can home; mental and educational; career and finance; you need a guzzler, for you to paint a fake picture wondering if they were having the energy to plod get the same size steak starting at $15 to as much health and wellness; social and recreational; and of success based on the external world which you ahead amid the prevailing uncertainties. as $200, all depending on where you are when you spiritual and ethical. have allowed to pressure you? buy the steak. I know this because of the many This might seem like a pessimistic opening of times I have been there and based on research; What you are really searching for using the You need an ordinary suit and not a pricey an article, which speaks about the importance of therefore, one never finds what one does not seek. “SWOT analysis or process is to have a deeper and Hugo Boss number. You need regular sneakers and living an intentional life. Well, the topic is really intrinsic knowledge of your life, holistically, and not overpriced Gucci shoes. You need an everyday about optimism. However, I wanted to establish a Primarily, our lives are divided into six dynam- to derive what I choose to call a helicopter view of T-Shirt and not a fancy Burberry top. When you get fitting contextual declaration that says, “We may ics which fully express who we are and what we your life. Once you a clear view of your life, where off your high horse and became true to who you re- be halfway through the calendar year, but we are eventually become, based mainly on whether we your shortcomings are and strong points are marked ally are and redesign your life based on your innate, definitely not halfway through your year, person- are living by default or by design or choosing to clearly, then the introspection becomes simple and God-ordained gifts and talents and you will never ally and intentionally.” live an intentional life. A person’s transformation you start to design the kind of life you deserve. This ever be under pressure from the societal police who – from default to design – is driven by the type of is because once you have a clear “AS IS” picture, are enslaved by European brands which happen to This might also sound a bit strange, but you process one puts in place or chooses to do an “AS then you are able to move to a life stage where you be surnames of people of European descent who need to start focusing on the redesign of your life IS” diagnosis of the six dynamics or life areas and start implementing the “TO BE” process, by asking really don’t care for any African but their money based on your year in the spirit of goal-setting, and then designing a “TO BE” process, which should be yourself, “What is it that you I want out of life and and resources, like Lamborghini, Porches, Aston not according to the generic calendar year and its driven by a simple yet profound “Strengths, Weak- how am I going to pursue it?” Martin, Hugo Boss and Louis Vuitton. related instabilities, because you would be robbing nesses, Opportunities and Threats or SWOT analy- yourself of your unique God-given gifts and in- sis”. These dynamics – which should be identified Let me give you an easy example; if you drive When you shift from living your life by default nately sunny disposition in life. and analysed with pure honesty because cheating a V8 Range Rover and your friend drives a Kia Pi- and move into living your life by design and pur- equates lying to yourself and no one else – can be canto, when the two of you fill up, you will pay pose, you start moving from a place of power. It is Your year begins a day after you were born and different prices; however you will achieve the same not what you need to possess in the world or de- has nothing to do with the calendar year unless you fault, that matters but what you have, deep within were born on the January 1. So far, too many people yourself, or design, that sets you apart and will al- are living their lives by default, and not by design, ways make you a victor. whereas it is not a fault if their own making. But it is all because they just do not know how things have changed drastically, albeit in their favour. This is because we now live in a world where informa- tion and data are readily available and accessible to those who are seekers of knowledge. My recent trip to New York City in the United States was an eye opener. To start with, I have had an amazing relationship with this state for more than twenty years and my special love is with the island of Manadhata , which is now called Manhat- tan. Manadhata is the original name given by the indigenous people the first nation of America, who are the real and legitimate owners of that land. When you are in New York City, the prices of various commodities are driven by where you are – either midtown, downtown or uptown in the ALL’S STILL NOT WELL AMONG ANC MILITARY VETERANS CHASM: The disbanded military outfit, Umkhonto we Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA), maintains the MKMVA is still alive and the “sole, legitimate and legal representative” for all ANC combatants… By Isaac Moledi unite MKMVA and its splinter grouping, the MK effort, it was not. It said the moment the MKMVA The campaign by Niehaus and some elements The fight for the soul of the ANC military veter- National Council (MKNC), the two long-time war- delegates officially withdrew, “it lost its legitimacy within the radical economic transformation (RET) ans continues to play itself into political terrain, ring factions of the ANC military outfits, collapsed and became officially and effectively collapsed,” circles to force President Cyril Ramaphosa to step deepening divisions within their ranks. after a group of disgruntled MKMVA delegates said the provincial MKMVA, co-authored by Carl down was one of the issues that found their way stormed out of the conference in protest. Niehaus, the erstwhile MKMVA national spokes- into the more than 20 resolutions adopted by the Seemingly deepening the rift among the vet- person and Bafana Mahlabe, the organisation’s MKMVA PGC. erans is the recent pronouncement by the organi- The irate MKMVA Gauteng delegate members Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) member. sation’s disbanded military outfit, Umkhonto we then held a press conference on April 30 in Johan- “The PGC was clear that urgent and drastic in- Sizwe Military Veterans Association (MKMVA) in nesburg, to explain their withdrawal from the East The Gauteng MKMVA’s pronouncements were terventions are required in order to prevent the de- Gauteng that MKMVA as the “sole, legitimate and London unity conference, which they described as described by some people as contradictory, adding struction of the ANC and the collapse of our coun- legal representative for all the ANC combatants, chaotic, unprofessional and incapacitated. that this reflected how the organisation’s assets had try. There was consensus that President Ramaphosa has raised temperatures even further. become central to some of the members. and the whole National Executive Committee The disgruntled delegates cited – among other (NEC) of the ANC are failing dismally, and should Following the “collapse” of the MK Unity issues – the failure by the conference organisers to It described MKMVA as an “autonomous” as- vacate their positions immediately.” Conference in East London in April this year, when give all delegates discussion documents, including sociation with its own legal persona and constitu- some disgruntled MKMVA delegates walked out of the draft constitution to be adopted, as well as the tion, saying any attempt made by the ANC NEC to It called on the whole ANC NEC to step down, the conference in protest against how the meeting guidelines about the MK Unity conference pro- disband it was illegal. This sentiment was support- and a national task team be established to take the was conducted. The provincial Gauteng MKMVA ceedings. ed by one delegate, who asked if MKMVA was dif- ANC to the 55th National Conference in Decem- vowed the MKMVA was still the only legal repre- ferent from the ANC Youth or Women’s Leagues. ber. sentative for all the ANC combatants and in control This week, at a press conference held at the of the organisation’s assets. Booysens Hotel in Johannesburg, called to give a The statement came in defence of Niehaus, de- The current military veterans database verifi- report-back on the outcome of the recent MKM- scribing as disturbing the manner in which he was cation process, which the statement said was un- “It is important to note that the 54th National VA’s Gauteng Provincial General Council (PGC), treated after he was diagnosed and alleged to have der the “inept” chairperson Ret. Major General Congress (of the ANC at Nasrec) did not resolve the provincial organisation emphasised that “any tested Covid-19 positive and expelled from the Mashoala, also featured prominently among the on the disbanding of MKMVA as it had no right narrative that the conference was supposedly suc- conference. This happened only to Niehaus, said resolutions. The process was described as grossly and authority in law to interfere with the rights of cessfully concluded, and that a new structure had the Gauteng MKMMVA, even though the confer- discriminatory and factional to the point that they another juristic person,” said the provincial MK- been established is a propaganda ‘lie’ (sic) that ence was attended by more than 500 people, of resolved that the database verification, cleansing MVA statement. does not reflect the facts.” which about 95% were not even vaccinated. and enhancement work stream (DVCE) committee be disbanded and replaced by a new and represent- The East London conference, convened to The organisation said although the East Lon- About 568 delegates attended the conference, ative committee that is all-inclusive. don conference was touted as an inclusive unity as opposed to the expected 738 delegates.
10 WEEKLY SA MIRROR CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS Friday 15 July 2022 Consumer Eye AWARD-WINNING CONSUMER EDITOR LOOKS 060 936 2673 INTO YOUR COMPLAINTS By Thuli Zungu CONSUMERS “Only ABSA refunded the full R5000 which I Keeping banking money Apps on the cellphones WARNED ABOUT was defrauded while I was on the queue waiting has made life easy for consumers but it is equal- THE HIGH RISKS to be served at one of their branches.” The FNB ly risky as thugs can access them and transfer spokesperson Themba Msimango confirmed that sensitive information after a consumer has been OF HAVING the fraud complaint was investigated immediately mugged or the phone stolen from them. BANKING APPS ON after it was reported by the customer. Augustine Masilela Chuene’s car was broken THEIR PHONES He says their records revealed that notifica- into and she subsequently lost R86 000 after the tions for all fraudulent transactions were sent to iphone she had hidden under the seat of her car in a QUICK: Crime syndicates are well organized the mobile number Msimango provided. “Despite plastic back was stolen. and quick to transfer the stolen loot the delay by the customer in notifying the bank of her device being stolen, the bank’s robust systems Reporting her matter to iStore and Vodacom was told that anyone can access them as long as the tomer about the risks. Last week when she tried protected the customer by containing a significant to blacklist it did not help as eight days later the thugs have Wi-fi and even free Wi-fi from Malls to close her Capitec account she was told that she portion of the attempted fraud. thugs were able to transfer her money to Capitec give access to the banking Apps,” she says. could not as she had an obligation to make payment accounts where they later withdrew it. to Uber and Bolt. Msimango says a further goodwill gesture After completing their investigation FNB told was also made to the customer. FNB encourages “I thought my money was safe after I did a sim her they managed to recover R11 800 from a Ned- “I don’t have an Uber or Bolt account and how customers to notify the bank immediately if their swap and I bought a small phone just to run my dai- bank account and offered her to give her R24 000 can these thugs still continue to use my account devices are lost or stolen and to delink their apps. ly routines than waiting for any possible informa- as a gesture of goodwill. when I reported the fraudulent transactions? After tion from iStore’s find my iPhone” Chuene says. a long silent spell, Capitec personnel called to tell “It is important to have a PIN or pattern lock They also sent her a letter which she had to her that there was nothing they could do because on your device. Never store login credentials, PINs On the eighth day while sitting at home watch- sign and indicate that this was a full and final set- her funds had been withdrawn. or passwords on the device. He says consumers ing movies at around 1:20am she received an SMS tlement. are also encouraged to use Smart InContact via the notifying her that she wanted to increase her credit “No report was given, no respect given to the FNB App to avoid fraud and ensure a safer banking limit at First National Bank. “I did not sign because they are trying to not case, no urgency was given to this, no accountabil- experience. He says FNB is committed to protect- repay me the full amount that I lost in their care. ity or explanation as to how the criminals gain ac- ing their customers against fraud. “I just looked at the text message because I cess while I use face recognition and the pin code knew that I did not have any money then in the Their banking app is obviously not safe,”says to open my phone ,” Chuene says. Sinothando Malangeni of Capitec says their FNB account although I was expecting to receive Chuene.. She says when companies sell them these forensic team confirmed that the incident occurred a refund from a holiday resort in the Maldives’’. smart and safe apps. they never inform the cus- ten days after Chuene’s phone was stolen. She says money from the client’s ABSA and FNB accounts Chuene thought the message was senseless were first transferred into her Capitec account because she was at home and not banking or buy- where it was then moved into the fraudster’s ac- ing anything. So she deleted the message. The count. She says Capitec Bank was only informed to next morning while she was taking her kids to stop her account by one of her other banks nearly school, she noticed a transaction of R5000 which two hours after the funds in her Capitec account was transferred from her FNB account to her Absa had been utilised. Business account and then from Absa to a Capitec account in two cash payments of R2500. A further “We can confirm that Capitec systems or em- R28 000 was transferred to Capitec and later to a ployees immediately stopped the client’s account Nedbank account. and were not responsible in any way for the PIN compromise and unauthorized transactions.” She later went to Absa bank to inquire about these mysterious transactions. While waiting to Capitec cannot establish how the app was ac- be served in the queue another R2500 transaction cessed without performing a physical analysis of went through from her account again. the device. Chuene says she showed the teller the activi- “However, the fact that the fraudsters success- ties that were going on in her account. “The teller fully logged into the app using the correct PIN, was equally bamboozled by this and immediately indicates that they were aware of the PIN and we blocked my account before she referred me to the could not establish how the PIN may have been fraud department who then took all the information compromised however, this could have been a tar- and blocked the Capitec account and promised to geted attack. In this situation, the bank was unable investigate. to salvage any funds as the client never contacted them but were instructed by ABSA to place a stop Later when she checked her emails she realised on her Capitec account. that the holiday refund she had been waiting for, was deposited the previous day. “I never received “These syndicates are well organised and quick any notification from First National Bank. I went to withdraw funds after the transfers are made. We to FNB to check and to close my account but when conduct our investigations according to the Code of I got there I discovered that find that my two ac- Banking Practice as well as the guidelines provided counts including my Business Account had been by the Ombudsman for Banking Services. cleaned out. Unfortunately, this type of fraud can only be The bank management promised to investi- committed when the client’s personal information gate. “Confused about this whole saga, I went back is divulged,” says Malangeni. to the istore to let them know what happened and they told me there is nothing they can do because She says Capitec will cooperate with the police they do not control banking apps,” Chauke says. to help them apprehend members of these crime syndicates. Going to Vodacom to inquire did not help as she was told that banking apps are the bank’s re- Nedbank initially refunded her R11 000 recov- sponsibility. ered from their client’s account but after Consumer Eye’s intervention they paid her a further R8 600. “Banking Apps are stored on the service pro- Istore and Vodacom only acknowledged receipt of vider’s phone and they must be able stop this but I Consumer Eyes press inquiry. MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... For more information on Mirror advertising Contact: ROSLYN OLIFANT on 068 578 0162 or call office: 060 936 2673
Friday 15 July 2022 ENTERTAINMENT 11WEEKLY SA MIRROR JAZZ SOUNDS TO HEAT UP THE CHILLY WINTER NIGHTS AT THE MARKET THEATRE REPERTOIRE: Series of jazz concerts have been billed at Market Theatre in Johannesburg since Jul 8 and will end on July 30... By Gugu Sibiya and a stint in the USA on a scholarship. Today A versatile musician and stunning guitarist borne rich, jazzy fruit. Happy times are back again with the annual he’s a marvel to watch, a dream to listen to and a who has collaborated with some of the best and He’s worked with Abdullah Ibrahim and Jazz July Festival out to ensure that lovers of consummate professional who’s on demand. seasoned legends this country has to offer. It’s no good music flock to the internationally respect- wonder his sound is pregnant with homebrewed the late Miriam Makeba, something that has en- ed Market theatre in Newtown, Johannesburg. Next on the bill is the globe-trotting Carlos rhythms, albeit with a heavy dose of international hanced his skill beautifully. It’s also grounded Mombelli on July 15-16. A gifted bassist whose flavours. him into appreciating there were other greats be- Dose of these pleasantly intoxicating jazz eclectic sounds always fall on fertile ground that’s fore the new school crew he’s part of. It’s that ex- offerings started on Jul 8 and will sound the last his forever expanding, massive fan-base. This Abdullah Ibrahim, Abigail Kubheka, Sipho cellence and acknowledgement, coupled with his note on July 30. self-taught bass whizkid knows how to tug at the Hotstix Mabuse, Themba Mkhize, as well as the talent that keeps him in high demand, living out audience’s heart strings so that at the end of the late Dorothy Masuka and Sibongile Khumalo, all of his suitcase. On July 8, die-hard fans of the five-year jazz show they’re already eating out of the palm of his add their influence to his repertoire, contributing get together, converge at the Market to listen hand. His musical footprint is so huge, it’s breath to this potpoueei of beautiful music. Jazzy July may be a new kid on the block as to the enthralling sounds of Sidney Mavundla. taking. He’s played at some of the most sought far as jazz fests go, but has certainly master the Tasked with igniting the spark, the trumpeter de- after international stages in Europe and America. Wrapping up an exciting charged up month art of putting together an internationally savvy livered. A brilliant artist who’s been blowing his He makes a great argument for why a prophet of the 2022 edition of Jazzy July, is Marcus Wy- line-up of artists complimenting each other. It be- horn since he was 14-years old. The master and should first be embraced at home. att, on July 29-30.Wyatt is a consistent musician comes a talk of the town fest and an unforgettable the instrument in unison, you could tell Mavundla who’s been showing up ever since he introduced experience for aficionados. has been schooled by the best in the biz. From his Billy Monama is the name discerning music audiences to his brand of jazz. One of the younger father, the amazing Prince Lengoase, Brian Thusi appreciators should be familiar with. He’ll be do- artists, he’s learned a lot from playing with vari- For block bookings, contact Anthony Ezeoke ing his thing on July 22-23. ous greats all over the world. This interaction has on 011 832 1641 ext 203 or 083 246 4950 or Bandile Luvalo on 078 434 4860. By Gugu Sibiya and tragedy. Talking about his masterpieces, Slab BORDERLINE’S At a time where most families are at each oth- says, “In 1982, when the Market was still new, SPOTLIGHT er’s throats, the Borderline play affords people ON HUMAN time to reflect and perhaps make amends while I premiered with Saturday Night at the Palace. FAULTLINES they still can. It tackled a racial incident between a waiter and two young men at a roadhouse. It cast the spotlight CHASM: Breaking down layers of Borders, The playwright and actor who penned Bor- on racism and what was happening at the time. The imagined and real, to heal wounds of the past… derline, Paul “Slab” Slabolepszy, says: “The title police came to see and stop it. We just moved to Borderline has to do with borders. The borders another venue. “Exactly 40 years later, we’re on VERSATILE: Veteran actor we have between us, as family members and also the same stage I was with my first play, alongside Paul “Slab” Slabolepszy the borderline disorder which is a special kind of Fats Dibeko. We toured around the country. Four personality disorder where a person feels lost all decades later, we’re about healing. the time. “The play is about Raymond who’s mar- ried to Faith Dlamini. They’re about to emigrate to Since then, I’ve written 38-plays, movies and Canada. He hasn’t seen his father in over 20-years. films. I’ve acted in many TV and film shows. Cur- Faith urges him to go and see his dad because it rently, I’m playing an old man in Showmax’s film could be for the very last time. By the way, she’s Mr Johnson. On SABC1’s Generations, I’m a never seen her dad. So, the two of them visit her horse fundi and more popular from the soapie than father-in-law,” says Slabolepszy. on stage. When they see me, they laugh and say, here’s Mswani from Generations,” he says chuck- “They see Raymond’s dad at the retirement ling. village since Faith insists that her husband can’t just go away without ever seeing his dad again or “Many of my plays deal with thorny issues. coming to terms with making peace with him. Lots Take Suddenly the Storm of 2016. It’s about a of sons never see or get a chance to ask their fa- white man who fathered a child with a Black thers questions like why did you do what you did? woman from Turfloop, Polokwane. The son comes Can you say you’re sorry? I want to forgive you, looking for him 40 years later. It’s not all gloom so that his dad can go to his grave in peace. People as I write comedy, for TV and films. I wrote a few see and respond to that. episodes on Hillside for Aubrey Sekhabi. The late Patrick Shai and John Kani were in it’’. More of- “Borderline is about absent fathers or fathers ten, Slab’s name is mentioned with as much rever- who go away. It’s like Faith’s father who went ence as that of the late theatre guru, Athol Fugard. to exile just before she was born. She’s around He’s credited for plays that took the apartheid re- 40-years but has never seen her dad. It’s part of our gime head-on, tirelessly exposing racism and its history, what happened to people a long time ago. crimes as well as showcasing local talent overseas, What’s happening today is caused by what hap- where most of his plays have been staged. pened in the past. It’s dealing with wounds, healing them by revisiting old scars and making sense of “Saturday Night at the Palace and Once a Pi- what happened then so that we can make the future rate with Seputla Sebogodi, were staged in New better for everyone. York, USA, Mooi Street Moves with Sebogodi went to Denmark, Germany, Europe and Washing- “Dad was in the Boer war in Angola. On his ton, USA. ‘’Audiences love us because they told return he was angry. He abused and beat his wife us how much they’ve enjoyed these plays. I’d like and the children were not spared. He carries that to take Borderline and a couple other plays over- with him because he knows it was a bad, unjust seas. Writing more for TV and film is on the cards. war he participated in, fought for nothing and for the wrong reasons,” Slab observes. “I’m happy with the things I’ve done, no re- grets whatsoever. Some of my colleagues choose He says all is not doom and gloom in the play. to stay abroad, I don’t like that because I tell South He likens it to comedy, where you have laughter African stories. They are all around me and I pick them up wherever I go,’’ he reveals.
12 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FOOD AND WINE Friday 15 July 2022 The award-winning Brookdale wine state set against a dra- matic backdrop of the Klein Drakenstein mountains in Paarl in the Western Cape. BROOKDALE CHENIN BLANC 2020 CROWNED TROPHY WINNER Brookdale’s Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard 2020 VINTAGE: The wine 2020 is the fourth expression of the terroir-specific has been crowned the trophy winner for “the Best combines character and wine that is produced in only 4 000 bottles, recognised Old Vine Wine” in South Africa’s most prestigious elegance… for its flavour, nuanced character and precise equilib- wine competition, the Trophy Wine Show. rium. The estate’s winemaker, Kiara Scott, received the Scott attributes the success of this vintage to “an Rosa Kruger Trophy for the 2020 vintage, which took evolution in our winemaking practices, as we work Thanks to winemaker Kiara Scott’s principle of gold with a top score of 97/100, placing it first in its with our heritage vines and terroir to express vintage minimal intervention, the wine has developed into category. specific characteristics with minimal intervention”. unique combination of character and elegance in the The 2022 Trophy Wine Show was Brookdale’s The estate is situated at the foothills of the Draken- glass. Brookdale Estate boasts a unique Paarl terroir first-time entry in the competition which is judged by stein Mountains of the Paarl Wine Valley. and winemaking techniques conceived under the vi- an illustrious international and local judging panel, sion of owner Tim Rudd and Scott. Brookdale winemaker Kiara chaired by one of the country’s foremost wine person- The Brookdale Chenin Blanc Single Vineyard Scott with the trophy awarded alities, Michael Fridjhon. Plans are underway to build a restaurant, tast- to her estate for their Chenin ing lounge and cellar, set to open in the summer of Blanc Single Vineyard 2020 at This award comes hot on the heels of another feat 2022/23. Here visitors may once again ‘expect the un- the Trophy Wine Show. in the Decanter World Wine Awards, where the same expected’ with menus crafted by Executive Chef Gary vintage of the wine also scored gold. Coetzee, along with wine tasting experiences to nour- ish the mind, as much as the palate. EXHIBITION CASTS SPOTLIGHT ON BLACK-OWNED WINE LABELS Motsei Komane, Brain Baloyi, Tebogo of Botebo Wines pictured at the inaugural Local Wine Bukiwe Nonjakazi, Lynda Maseko and Mpumie Dzingwa Expo held at Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg last week. Photo: Tladi Khuele Tumi Rangaka and Rae-Leigh for Mhudi Wines Kelebogile Monchusi, Amile and Motlapule Maleke.
Friday 15 July 2022 FOOD AND WINE 13WEEKLY SA MIRROR TOKARA FLIES CAB KINGDOM’S FLAG HIGH UNIQUE: Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 a credible expression of the appellation’s prowess with the grape variety… SERVE: WSAM Chef Phumi By Len Maseko no doubt still to benefit from aging, the Ngondo The main characteristic that reput- wine is pretty much accessible already, edly distinguishes the Stellenbosch exuding a charming poise and concen- WHAT FOOD TO Cabernet Sauvignon is that it is tration of fruit. PAIR WITH fruit-forward and medium-bodied THIS WINE or full-bodied style; accessible in its As is the quest for excellence, youth, but still able to age well... quality is not an event, but a destina- CHEF PHUMI tion. Indeed, a long arduous journey of WHAT’S COOKING! Of course, this characterisation cre- painstaking tweaking in the vineyards ates a term of engagement that serves and cellar by a determined team had What characteristics did you pick I first seasoned my rump steak with to define Cabernets from this appella- richly paid off, culminating in a wine of up in Tokara? It’s a full-bodied wine Himalayan salt and pepper and then I tion in the mind of the consumer, paint- a pedigree befitting the Tokara brand. and less acidic. Tokara is a delicious, put my 500g Rump Steak on a hot grill ing a general picture of matching or rich and fruity wine. I would have and cooked until golden brown and greater qualities to be expected from Creditably, Tokara, the proud Fer- it with either sirloin steak or 500g slightly charred for about five minutes wines made from the kingdom’s varie- reira family-owned winery nestling on rump steak with a blend of water and then I turned it around and cooked ty. Hence, Stellenbosch Cabernets tend the foothills of the Simonsberg, has cress. It’s a big wine, but special. it for at least three minutes to give me to be preceded by a glorious reputation mastered the art of coaxing the best ex- a medium rare steak after I have set it based on their consistency in delivering pression of this Cabernet, proving their What possible dishes did you con- aside to rest. superlative expressions of the genre. mettle as the credible addition to the sider for this wine? Stellenbosch Cabernet aristocracy. I then sliced mushrooms; added From that blaze of glory comes The dishes I’ve considered as I’ve butter to a non-stick pan; and once the the Tokara Reserve Collection Caber- Given a job well done, it is then not mentioned is the Sirloin Steak, or the butter was hot added my mushrooms net Sauvignon 2019, recently released hard to fathom why winemaker Stuart 500g Rump Steak because the wine and began sautéing. I then added from a two-hibernation in the cellar, Botha would wax the lyrical about the itself is less acidic and it’s rich and garlic to give it a delicious garlic fla- inevitably much to high expectations glorious location which produced the sweet. It blends very well with these vour. I then boiled potato wedges for often invoked by the advent of newly wine: “Cabernet Sauvignon is king in dishes. about 10-15 minutes, put them in the released Cabs from the Stellenbosch Stellenbosch and it is here on the slopes deep fryer; fried the them until golden Kingdom of Cabernet. of the Simonsberg that it all comes to- Tell us the final dish you decided brown. gether and the magic happens”. to go with the wine. What ingredients From the first very sip, the Tokara did you use and how did you prepare For my Chimichurri sauce I used Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvi- He adds that Tokara’s single-mind- the dish? fresh ingredients such as fresh parsley, gnon 2019 turns on the charm almost ed vision of producing world class lemon zest, diced red onion, red wine instantly, draping the unsuspecting pal- Stellenbosch Cabernet pays dividends The dish that blended perfectly vinegar, rosemary, pinch of salt and ate with its full-bodied juiciness that vintage after vintage. well with this particular wine was 500g pepper and fresh red chillies. follows through with a long delicious Rump Steak with Garlic Mushrooms, finish. With the seduction cemented, it “The Tokara Reserve Collection Potato wedges and Chimichurri sauce. is hard not to pay homage to the deft Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 is an elegant craftsmanship behind the creation of expression of Stellenbosch Cabernet. this opulent wine, which turns out to be Expect a mouthful of dark cherry, red sleek, elegant, boasting a delicate bal- currant and fynbos scrub from this ance and soft tannins. richly textured wine”. While it may still be young, and Botha recommends aging the wine for further eight years. A bottle of the wine is available at a cellar door price of R370. Visit www.tokara.com for more information and online purchas- es. WIN TWO TICKETS TO JOZI’S TOP CABERNET SHOW EVENTS GQEBERHA WINE SHOW BASTILLE Billed “the Stellenbosch Cabernet with some of the Stellenbosch winemak- Gqeberha is bracing itself for its New Wine Western Cape’s Franschhoek town will host Collective’s (SCC) Cabernet Through the ers from Jordan Wine Estate, Hartenberg Show, which takes place on Saturday and Sun- a Bastille celebration after a two-year hiatus Ages,” an evening of fine Cabernet Sau- Wine Estate, Neil Ellis Wines, Kanonkop day from July 30 to 31, where some of South tomorrow and Sunday. French-inspired festivi- vignon wines is set to wow Gauteng wine Wine Estate, Waterford Estate, Spier Es- Africa’s most prominent wineries will join ties with the dress theme of finest red, white lovers at the stylish MESH Club in Rose- tate and Oldenburg Vineyards. The oldest forces to present premium quality in wine and and blue, not forgetting the beret, will be the bank on July 30. wine on show for the night is the 1997 food. order of the day. Warwick Cabernet Sauvignon. A rare The line-up of participating wineries will in- Wines will be served from two locations – But we have exciting news for one opportunity to sample some of South Af- clude Neil Ellis Wines, De Grendel, Harten- Franschhoek Cellars and The Franschhoek lucky reader interested in being part of the rica’s oldest and finest wines under one berg, Newton Johnson, Grangehurst and Si- Square – where you will get to sample wines evening – one reader stands to win two roof, for one night only. Enjoy paired monsig amongst others. from Franschhoek’s Vignerons. tickets to attend the walkabout chapter of bites and taste over 40 wines in the stylish Included in the ticket price will be a Riedel® the two-part evening, just by giving the space of the Mesh Club. Norman Good- crystal wineglass worth R150. Entry per day is VAAL WINE EXPO correct answer to a question posted in the fellows will be orchestrating sales of the R275 (early bird) or R299 at the door. Limited Two weeks left before the 2022 Vaal Wine bottom of this article. wines. Tickets available. The venue is Bridge Street Expo kicks off at its usual home – Stonehaven Brewery. on Vaal – in Vanderbiljpark on July 30. Two time slots will be made available Ticket prices are as follows: Walka- Tickets costing R250 a person are available to visitors. The first, ideally suited to those round Ticket is R595 per person and Mas- GARDEN ROUTE WINE through Webtickets, and limited to 1 000 visi- wanting to learn more about this varietal, terclass and Walkaround Tasting Ticket FESTIVAL tors this year. Tickets includes unlimited tast- will be a Cabernet-themed Masterclass R1 500 per person. For ticket bookings ing, a choice of 30-minute Vaal River Cruise between 3pm and 5pm. For those wanting visit www.plankton.mobi (and search The Garden Route Wine Festival, taking place voucher or R50 food voucher. There is access to walk around, chat to the winemakers Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective) or during The Garden Route International Film to the Stonehaven on Vaal River and bar. and sample more than 40 wines on dis- click https://bit.ly/3IC7ynu, Book a table Festival, will be held at Diaz Hotel & Resort in play, the walkaround tasting between 4pm for dinner at Mesh Club at 011 594 5545. Mossel Bay tomorrow, starting 5,30pm. WILD ABOUT WHISKY and 7:30pm is perfectly suited. COMPETITION It will be showcasing 20 South African winer- The annual the Only Whisky Show is takes • In which wine region is Oldenburg ies who will bring along 120 of South African place The Deck @ Wanderers, Illovo, in Jo- For Masterclass goers, start your Cab- top wines for sampling and to be purchased at hannesburg on July 28. ernet journey with a complimentary wel- Vineyards situated? special cellar door prices. A total of 200 premium whiskies will be pre- come drink, before the seated eight-wine SMS the answer to 060 036 2673. Other tastings include craft beer, gin, whisky, sented by producers and brand ambassadors. tasting begins. In this special tasting top Deadline for entries closes on July 20. and other South African distilleries and liquor. Tickets cost R600 a person, and are strictly international Cabernets (Opus One, Ré- Judges’ decision is final. The winner will Tickets are available at R150. limited to 500 people a night and allow you serve de la Comtesse Pauillac, Dominus be notified between July 24 and 28. Fami- to taste as much as you can responsibly drink. and Grand Vin de Léoville, du Marquis de lies of Weekly SA Mirror are not allowed FRANSCHHOEK’S Doors open at 6pm and close at 10pm. Las Cases) will be tasted alongside a line- to enter. The winner must be able to travel up of Stellenbosch Cabernets from three to the venue at own expense. The name famous vintages specially selected by Mi- of winning entry will be published in the chael Fridjhon, top wine judge and critic. WSAM edition of July 29. The value of the wines being poured in the masterclass is over R35 000. The walkaround tasting will include wines from 22 SCC producers. Mingle
14 WEEKLY SA MIRROR MANDELA BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS Friday 15 July 2022 ICONIC BLACK MAMBAZO TO HEADLINE NELSON MANDELA’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS By Monk Nkomo FOOD: Communities urged to support food nation to support fellow South Africans who are in A string of activities including a live perfor- gardens to alleviate food insecurity need and support community interventions with mance by five-time Grammy Award winners, lasting impact. We can honour our beloved Madiba Ladysmith Black Mambazo have been lined up at the Johannesburg Theatre. provide nutritious produce for those who cannot af- by doing something that will make a difference in to celebrate this year’s Nelson Mandela Inter- The South African government has also urged ford. ‘’ Now is the time to come together as one our communities.’’ national Day on Monday, at about 160 cities REMEMBERED: Nelson Mandela worldwide. communities to celebrate this year’s Nelson Man- Mandela valued actions which helped others dela International Day by promoting backyard and that helped to change their lives for the better. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and its part- gardens, supporting fruit and indigenous tree plant- ners said July 18 will this year be celebrated under ing and creating awareness of the intersections be- The government said individuals, communities the global theme : ‘’ Do what you can, with what tween food security and climate change. and businesses can donate their time by supporting you have , wherever you are’’. They would par- a charity or helping those less fortunate including ticipate in a ‘’ Transect Walk Dialogue’’ – a walk In a statement released through the Govern- those affected by the recent floods in KwaZulu- through communities and led by the respective ment Communication and Information System, Natal. These may be simple acts but the aim is to community to gain firsthand experience of their government said this was a clarion call for peo- change the world for the better just as Madiba did. challenges and to identify resources and opportuni- ple to support and participate in the campaign by ties at their disposal. The first walk will take place bringing about sustainable interventions with last- The celebration of Nelson Mandela Interna- at Mandela’s birthplace, Mvezo, on Saturday, July ing impact. ‘’We call on communities to start com- tional Day also comes at the time when the gov- 16 and will be hosted by Chief Mandela and the munity gardens to help alleviate food insecurity ernment was helping people ravaged by the KZN Mandela family. Activities will include the plant- and ensure that the needy are provided with basic floods, violence and the tragic deaths of more than ing of fruit trees and a clean-up campaign by the necessities.’’ The day should also be celebrated to 20 teenagers at the Enyobeni Tavern in East Lon- community. heal and rebuild the country. don last week. ‘’ These unfortunate incidents have shattered our entire country and it is hard to im- The second walk will take place on Monday in In the spirit of the late President, this year’s agine the pain of family members who lost their Gqeberha in the community of Zwide. Gqeberha event will also create awareness on the impact of loved ones’’. has been drought-stricken since 2015 due to what climate change on food security and nutrition as experts say is a result of climate change. The Nel- well as encouraging people to adapt to a more cli- The recent violence, in particular the random son Mandela Foundation and its partners said in a mate—friendly lifestyle. Climate change, accord- killing of people in the country was unacceptable statement that they would donate two boreholes ing to the government, has threatened to reverse the and must be stopped. The only way to stop the vio- and also participate in cleaning and watering back- progress that had been made in eradicating hunger lence and killing of innocent people was to bring yard gardens as well as planting seedlings at the and malnutrition. Increased flooding, rainstorms perpetrators swiftly to justice.’’ To succeed, we will recently established community garden. and heat waves have revealed just how much cli- need communities to pay their part, especially in mate change can affect lives. identifying criminals in their communities,’’ the The Foundation had also partnered with Dis- government said. covery Vitality and the business community around Communities have been urged that to honour Houghton Estate in Johannesburg to host the in- Madiba within their communities, they should play Mandela had inspired the nation to transcend augural Mandela Day Houghton Run on Sunday, their part in securing food supplies through home class, race and gender to come together as one na- July 17. The race will take place along the same or community food gardens. Every person should tion with the responsibility to promote these ideals route that Mandela used to walk daily. Tickets are set up a small garden in their home which can so that the next generation would be empowered to available via Ticketpro. This will be followed by a snowball into communities across the country and take them forward. special tribute to Madiba by the world renown male choral group, the Ladysmith Black Mambazo live Communities have also been urged to play their role in keeping children safe especially in ensuring that those under the age of 18 do not enter taverns or liquor stores to avoid a repeat of last week’s trag- edy. SCARVES FOR NELSON MANDELA’S BIRTHDAY COLLECTION: Madiba’s legacy continues to inspire others to do good during his birthday month… By Gugu Sibiya In memory of the life and legacy of the late Presi- dent Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the Knitwits have outdone themselves by producing some of the el- egant scarves for in past four years. Better known for knitting the eye-catching 67 Blankets for the late statesman, the Knitwits have shift- ed gears by adding scarves to the blanket collection to ward off the winter chill, especially for the needy. For the Knitwits of 67 Blankets, the commitment to knitting the scarves and the activation of this year’s project, is a joyous occasion. The organisation has al- ready donated a total of 4 500 to the Gift of the Giv- ers in May to be distribute among the Kwa Zulu-Natal flood victims. They haven’t stopped there. They will also be thanking healthcare workers for their incredible work in sacrificing themselves in the last 28-months, when the country was in the grip of the Covid-19 pan- demic. The organisation will be continuing its work at identified sites in Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Mpumalanga in the next five months. Each of thousands of scarves made with care by the organisation carries a label with a special message attached, “I am not lost. If you are cold and need me, please take me. With Love, 67 Blankets For Nelson Mandela Day”.
Friday 15 July 2022 ENTERTAINMENT 15WEEKLY SA MIRROR JIZA JIZA By Gugu Sibiya known Jiza Jiza since he was a teenager, who landed in – THE Johannesburg at the height of the 1976 uprisings, in search Sam Jiza Jiza Mthembu (77), who passed away last of his pot of gold. IMPRESARIO week, was one of the country’s top old-school pro- “I first met his brother Hanford Mthembu, who was WITH A moters who operated in the 70s and the force behind leader of the Mthembu Queens, while Jiza Jiza’s stable mbaqanga music’s success locally. boasted the Hot Soul Singers. I was lucky to join Young HEART OF Jiza Jiza, who had been in Thembisa Hospital for the Brothers who were the backing singers for the highly pop- GOLD three weeks prior his passing, had actually not been in ular Mthembu Queens. At the time we were still living in good health for the past four years. Soweto. When things got trickier, we stayed with Jiza Jiza LEGENDARY: Jiza Jiza bows out after Senzo Mthembu, Jiza Jiza’s son, said his father’s woes at his house in Tembisa. years of mbaqanga music and shows all and subsequent illness started shortly after hosting of his “He had already been long in the industry. He was an over SA… brainchild, the Mpumalanga Cultural Experience, in 2018. active man who ensured that his artists never went hungry. “My father got the contract to host the annual Cultural They were always hard at work and out there in the public ILL-HEALTH: Sam Jiza Experience festival from the Department of Arts and Cul- eye. Jiza Jiza put up shows at halls and festivals all over Jiza Mthembu felt be- ture. Indeed, he hosted a successful fest in 2017. In 2018, the country. What was impressive about his dedication was trayed when he dis- he was shocked to see posters of the event with Mpuma- the extreme success he enjoyed in all his ventures. It was covered that his fes- langa Arts and Culture going on without his knowledge. an exciting time for us as young artists when he booked tival was taken away When he enquired, he was given the run-around. Since a string of shows that kept us on the road for months on from him without his then, he’s been at loggerheads with Mpumalanga for five end. We got to know our country and were chaffed to hear knowledge… years. This took its toll on his finances. our music on Radio Zulu,” Hashi said, praising Jiza Jiza’s “It’s also took its toll on his health. We’ve watched business acumen. him deteriorate, frustrated at government’s fobbing him It was around the time of his immense success that off, instead of solving the matter. On one of the numer- tragedy struck. Nombuso Mabaso, who was the lead sing- ous visits to the doctor recently, he was told he had de- er for the Hot Soul Singers and his wife, passed away in a veloped a heart condition. His body was swelling, it was car accident they were involved in. bad. Eventually he passed away last Wednesday after three “It disrupted a highly happening outfit and him, in par- weeks in hospital. We are sad and bitter about the way our ticular. After several lead singers who just didn’t cut it, he dad was treated,” revealed a distraught Senzo, who said wrapped up Hot Soul Singers and focused on promoting.” his father, unlike some people, wanted to make an honest “I’ll remember Jiza Jiza for his qualities that he has inculcated in some of us who worked with him. He was living. Jiza Jiza, as he was affectionately called, was one of strict but kind, hardworking, a visionary and a tenacious the forces behind the popularity of mbaqanga music and man, something that earned him a lot of respect in show- the subsequent success it enjoyed. So huge this genre grew biz,” the maskandi star stated, praying that his spirit rests that its exponents were invited to perform in countries in in eternal peace. the then Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, Zambia and the entire Gospel Queen Rebecca Malope’s relationship with Jiza, Pa as she called him, dates back many, many years Southern African region. Mbaqanga fans couldn’t get enough of this rich, rhyth- ago when the promoter was still working for her record mic home-grown genre accompanied by leggy dancers company, CCP now Universal. who performed breath-taking routines on stage, much to “Jiza Pa was a promoter I was acquainted with, but the crowd’s delight. A crusade he was on with the likes really got to know well at CCP. We travelled together fre- of the late West Nkosi, Hanford Mthembu, among others. quently when I went to interviews and promotions, locally They created some of the unforgettable and formidable and to other parts of Africa. I enjoyed his company be- outfits in Southern Africa. A saddened Sam Mhangwani, cause he told jokes that cracked me up. Above all, he was co-director of Tribute To an extremely warm, nice and friendly person. “I remember this one time we were SA Music Heroes Concert, travelling internationally and were im- said he lost a friend and We’ve watched him mersed in window shopping. By the good man in Jiza Jiza. deteriorate, frustrated time we went to board the plane, it was “I’ve known Jiza Jiza closed. We were so nervous because for a long time. He was we couldn’t disclose the real reason one of those extremely at government’s fobbing successful band leaders him off, instead of why we’d missed the flight. CCP sorted and promoters in the 70s. us out. In no time, we were on the next Thanks to his efforts and solving the matter. flight out. “Jiza Pa belonged to the that of a few of his col- first crop of promoters who did a lot leagues, mbaqanga was On one of the for the industry without help from the alive and thriving. numerous visits apartheid government. He was good to “He was a friend in the artists while working with us through to the doctor recently, he our record company. I’ll definitely miss industry, so we hung out Jiza Pa’s laughter,” said a subdued Ma- a lot. He spoke passion- lupe. ately about his work and was told he had developed There’s no doubt that Jiza Jiza has left a huge footprint in the entertain- what he was doing to hang a heart condition… in there with all the chal- lenges. He was also disil- ment industry, in which he paved a way for the current crop of promoters, en- lusioned about what had joying the bountiful fruits of their struggles. Sadder still is happened with his festival in Bushbuckridge. “It was hard, but he was hoping to get it back. He just him dying in the midst of trying to reclaim his intellectual loved showbiz. This gig was everything to him, it had giv- property, the Mpumalanga festival. He may not have re- en him a new lease on life. Clearly, his contribution to the ceived awards while still alive but the living legends he entertainment industry has been forgotten,” said Mhang- leaves behind, are the legacy of this mover and shaker of wani moanfully. his time. Jiza Jiza is survived by five children. He will be buried One of the country’s best maskandi export, Bhekisisa Ngcobo, better known as Hash’elimhlophe, says he had today (Saturda), at the Mooifontein cemetery in Tembisa. May his soul rest in eternal peace. 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16 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 15 July 2022 THE WAR THAT DOES NOT SAY ITS NAME DOOMED: In the Democratic Republic of the Congo conflict, as well as peace-making, have become ends in themselves, while the fighting is carried forward by its own momentum… By Jason K Stearns The nutshell version of the Congo war is this: today they are a spent force. Nonetheless, given the The second major flaw in how donors ap- Not all suffering holds the same value; this is In 1996, a coalition of regional countries—led by central place the genocide still plays in Rwandan proached the conflict was evident in how the econ- a maxim that ISIS propagandists understand Rwanda, Uganda and Angola—ended the 32-year memory and politics, the FDLR remains a power- omy was managed. The rapid liberalization of the just as well as cable news editors. In her essay reign of Mobutu Sese Seko. That coalition installed ful symbolic threat. In some cases, genocide ideol- Congolese economy during this period brought on war, Judith Butler writes: “War sustains its Laurent-Désiré Kabila, a mercurial and veteran ogy has become a pretext for the RPF to repress about dramatic growth but also compromised the practices through acting on the senses, crafting rebel, as president in 1997. Kabila fell out with opposition; in others, RPF officials are motivated peace process and helped entrench conflict dynam- them to apprehend the world selectively … dis- Rwanda and Uganda, sparking a new war, which by genuine concern. ics related to the predatory state. posing us to feel shock and outrage in the face began in August 1998 and split the country into of one expression of violence and righteous cold- four major parts. In 2002 a peace deal was signed, The institutional culture of the RPF, which is At the beginning of the transition in 2003, the ness in the face of another.” the Accord global et inclusif, which reunified the infused with a bunker mentality and believes it Congolese economy was tiny, around $9 billion in country and forged a transitional government. A needs to have “strategic depth” in its neighbor, has terms of real GDP, and state revenues were only This is certainly the case for the conflict in the new constitution was signed, creating democratic also contributed to belligerency. As one of Rwan- $730 million for a country then of 51 million—as Democratic Republic of the Congo. Two snapshots institutions and decentralizing power to the prov- da’s top security officials told me: “What would the a comparison, the budget of Oxford University in illustrate this. First: on April 27 this year, Jules inces, inaugurating the Congo’s Third Republic. United States do if Al Qaeda had a cell operating in 2020 was $3.4 billion. The size of the Congolese Alingete, a celebrated financial inspector, stepped Tijuana? It would send troops in and take no hos- economy, however, soon grew dramatically, as the up to a podium in Houston, Texas. He was address- Conflict, however, persisted. Paradoxically, tages.” peace process brought about the privatization of ing a small conference room of businesspeople to even as violence escalated, the nomenclature was many of the country’s most valuable mining con- convince them to come and invest in the Congo. toned down after the 2006 elections. The UN In the Congo, the political elites have also been cessions. What he said, recorded for thousands to see on so- peacekeeping mission was transformed into a post- complicit in the wars, although in a very different cial media, shocked Congolese: “Be assured, we do conflict stabilization mission; as armed groups way. Their approach to the conflict has been a mix- This privatization was backed and encouraged not have war in Congo. We see the war on televi- mushroomed, there was no peace process to engage ture of apathy, fatalism, and opportunism. For lead- by donors who believed that private investment sion, we are in Kinshasa, Mbandaka, Lubumbashi, them. This, as Congolese sometimes call it, is the ers in Kinshasa, the war in the eastern Congo was would not undermine the peace process but bolster the big cities … it is a situation more than 2000km war that does not say its name. extremely peripheral to their survival—politicians it. However, some of the investments in mining, for from our institutions.” were not punished at the polls for their neglect of example, were extremely questionable, made far To understand why the conflict has persisted the east, nor was the fighting there a security threat beneath market prices by shadowy offshore com- The second snapshot: the pageantry and fanfare and become so entrenched we have to look at the to the country’s capital, one thousand miles away. panies. Estimates for losses of just a few of these of heads of state arriving to the Commonwealth attitude that both the Congolese and Rwandan gov- deals range between $1.36 billion and $5.5 billion, Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in the ernments, the two main actors during this period, While many politicians have normalized and while less mediatized, transfer pricing and tax eva- Rwandan capital, Kigali, on June 20. Thirty-five have taken. The Rwandan government was the first essentialized the violence, others see bringing an sion by reputable multinationals have probably heads of state were supposed to attend. However, mover in this latest phase of the war, provoking a end to the conflict as potentially risky. The main been of a similar magnitude. This transfer pric- at the same time as Prince Charles was shaking crisis before the transitional government had even reason for this stems from the importance of the ing, along with the squirreling away of corruption President Paul Kagame’s hand, the M23 rebellion begun in 2003. Kigali pressured former rebels to military during the period following the transition- money by elites, led to massive flows of money out was making inroads in the neighboring Congo, refrain from joining the new government and to al government of the 2003-2006 period. Political of the country. According to one calculation, $25.6 most likely with Rwandan backing. None of the launch a new rebellion, the National Congress for elites in Kinshasa were more worried about mili- billion left in the Congo in capital flight between diplomats attending, including Justin Trudeau, Bo- the Defense of the People (CNDP). Then, after the tary dissent within the army than about the griev- 1996 and 2010. The enormous wealth that accrued ris Johnson, and Muhammadu Buhari, expressed CNDP was integrated into the Congolese army in ances of the local population. By deploying most to the ruling elite during this period solidified their concern. 2009, the Rwandan government backed another re- of the army to the east, keeping officers’ salaries hold on power, undermined democracy, and created bellion, the M23, the same insurgency that is mak- low but their discretionary allowances and bonuses enormous inequalities. Both cases represented a firm looking-away ing headlines again today. high, and giving them a free hand in racketeering, from suffering. There are more people displaced in political elites protected themselves from possible Today, however, simple solutions for the Congo the Congo today than ever before: 5.9 million, more But why would Rwanda be such a spoiler? Two coups and enriched themselves through kickback are hard to come by. The conflict has transformed than anywhere in the world except for Syria. In the theories often make the rounds: that of ethnic soli- schemes. trade networks, social hierarchies, mentalities, and first three months of the year, around one thousand darity and of economic profiteering. Both are prob- political structures—there is no one strand of this civilians were killed by various armed groups in the lematic. Yes, Rwanda made a fortune off Congolese The fragmentation of actors and these inter- cat’s cradle that can be tugged to collapse it. The eastern Congo. minerals. But neither the CNDP nor the M23 really ests have produced what I describe as involution. challenges facing Congolese are generational. helped with this; in fact, Rwanda’s exports of gold Over time, the main stakeholders’ approach to the My new book, The War That Doesn’t Say Its and tin from its neighbor have skyrocketed in the conflict turned inwards, becoming invested in their The stirrings of a new political consciousness Name: The Unending Conflict in the Congo, tries years since it withdrew from the eastern Congo fol- own reproduction, and then became stuck. There can, however, be felt. The youth movement, LU- to understand why armed conflict has persisted in lowing the defeat of the M23 in 2013. is, however, no grand conspiracy. Due to the mul- CHA, was created almost exactly 10 years ago by the Congo despite numerous similar peace talks, tiplicity of players and the shadowy nature of these youths in Goma as a new form of mobilization. billions in international aid, a national army of Alternatively, diplomats and pundits often networks, each actor finds it difficult to imagine It refused foreign financial support, created a flat 130,000 pitted against ragtag rebel groups and the claim that Rwanda has intervened in the Congo out another logic, let alone take concrete actions to organisational structure with consensual decision- largest UN peacekeeping operation in the world. of solidarity with Tutsi there (many high-ranking reform, even though almost every actor within the making, and focused on the bread-and-butter is- Rwandan officials are Tutsi). That clashes with current system finds it reprehensible. sues of governance: water, electricity, and security. These snapshots from Houston and Kigali of- dozens of interviews I conducted with Congolese Their main actions were visible, popular protests fer pieces of an answer. Over the past 26 years of Tutsi soldiers and community leaders, many of International actors have contributed to this in front of state institutions. After the protests, they fighting, while many have suffered from the con- whom felt betrayed and manipulated by Rwanda. quagmire. Donors and peacemakers focused on would pick up trash and sweep the streets. “We flict, a slim class of commanders and politicians One ex-CNDP officer lamented: “They supported technocratic reforms, rather than addressing the in- want to show people that politics is not about ac- has emerged for whom the conflict has become a us because they needed us. And when they no long- equalities built into the structure of the Congolese cess to power, that it is about serving others, about source of survival and profit. Alingete, the financial er needed us, they turned on us.” state; and they ignored parallel developments in the caring,” Luc Nkulula, one of their leaders who inspector, encapsulated the view of many Congo- private sector that dramatically entrenched the po- shortly afterwards died tragically in a fire, told me. lese elites—the war is distant and does not threaten This leaves security. Supporters of the Rwan- litical elites in charge of the state. This technocratic This may be exactly what the Congo needs. their political survival. In the meantime, Rwanda dan government often mention security as the over- approach congealed following the elections of has seen meddling in its neighbor as a core national riding imperative, in particular the Democratic 2006. This transition to a stabilization framework Jason Stearns is an author and assistant profes- interest, while foreign donors have looked the other Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), some was built on the problematic, implicit assumption sor at the School for International Studies, Simon way. Thus conflict, as well as peacemaking, have of whom participated in the 1994 genocide. There is that the Congolese government wanted to create Fraser University. He is the author of The War that become ends in themselves, while the fighting is no doubt that the FDLR threat formed an important efficient, disciplined institutions instead of privi- Doesn’t Say Its Name: The Unending Conflict in carried forward by its own momentum. part of the decision-making process. However, the leging the cultivation of patronage networks and the Congo (Princeton, 2022). This article first ap- last major incursion of the FDLR was in 2001 and political survival. peared on the we
Friday 15 July 2022 MOTORING 17WEEKLY SA MIRROR MOTORING:Briefs WELCOME TO ROADSTER CALIFORNIA FUEL RELIEF ON THE CARDS? FREEDOM OF THE OPEN ROAD; The new Although the fuel price crisis is far from Ford Mustang California Special over, South Africans could enjoy lower petrol and diesel prices at the beginning of August if By Ali Mphaki HIGH EXCLUSIVITY: Limited to just 100 current trends persist. The international price of Brent Crude oil dipped below $100 per dollar One of the first local icons to drive the Ford Mus- units locally this week, trading at $99.50 at the time of writ- tang was the Kaizer Chiefs boss Kaizer Motaung ing, and this has turned South Africa’s fuel price when he came back from overseas way back in the ATHLETIC: The Ford Mustang California Special stands on 19-inch aluminum wheels equation in a positive direction for the first time early 70s. in months. Infotainment comes courtesy of an 8-inch touch- freedom of the open road”. 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Formula 1 (F1) may be making its way to South Local fans will be pleased to known that under- Africa for the first time in 30 years. It was report- neath the bonnet is Ford’s 5.0-litre V8 engine that ed in June that F1 was working towards a deal produces a massive 331 kW. It comes paired with a to see South Africa rejoin the international race 10-speed automatic transmission. calendar in time for 2023. Following this, the lat- est rumours suggest that plans are being finalized Excitement has reached fever pitch at Ford SA for the country to take the stage as part of next and among local fans with the news of the newcom- year’s race series. er’s arrival, which builds on the instant sell-out suc- cess of previous unique edition models, comprising F1sasha, a prominent media figure in the lo- the Mustang Bullitt in 2019 and the Mustang Mach cal motoring scene, tweeted this morning that 1 in 2021. DHL and F1 have signed a five-year contract. As is, the Mustang is the runaway leader in ALL-NEW TOYOTA CROWN the sports coupe segment, both in South Africa and PREMIERES around the world. The all-new Toyota Crown (in Crossover guise) “The California Special will continue in thus tra- will make its debut in the South African market dition,’ says Doreen Mashinini, general manager for in Q1 of 2023, forming part of Toyota South marketing at Ford SA. Africa Motors’ continued New Energy Vehicle (NEV) product rollout. The Crown made its ini- What makes the Ford Mustang California special tial debut in 1955 as Toyota’s first mass produc- is that it comes with unique badges, a unique honey- tion passenger vehicle created with Toyota’s own comb grille badge which distinguishes it from the rest. domestic technology. It stands on 19-inch carbonised grey-painted In designing the new Crown, the devel- aluminium wheels. The uniqueness of the California opment team thoroughly re-examined what Special can also be seen in the interior, where you find “Crown” is, and as a result of their pursuit of a embroidered seats with suede inserts and red contrast- “Crown for a new era,” they have created four ing stitching. completely new models. The new series will be rolled out in about 40 countries and regions. You also have special mats. More details will follow closer to the launch. SPECIAL BLEND; Performance and driving fun epitomizes the new Ford Mustang Calfornia Special MAN BUSTED FOR DRUNKEN DRIVING LAWN- MOWER ON FREEWAY A drunken Florida man with three previous DUI convictions was arrested while driving a riding lawnmower in the middle of a highway, authori- ties said. 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The Southern Africa subsidiary was estab- lished in 2007, with the first shipment of vehicles containing only one model, available in Single Cab, Double Cab, and Multi-wagon. In 2017, the company’s name changed to HAVAL Motors South Africa with GWM, sym- bolizing an investor change. GWM changed from a distributor model to a wholly-owned sub- sidiary of the Great Wall Motors group while es- tablishing a presence in over 60 countries. Since then, HAVAL Motors South Africa has remained a constant player in the South African automo- tive space. The company was the fastest-growing brand in South Africa with 54% growth YOY.
18 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORT Friday 15 July 2022 MASTERS & LEGENDS MKHWANAZI SPRINTED with HIS WAY TO Masoja Cele FOOTBALL GLORY WINGER: The diminutive striker also packed a dynamite shot in his right foot His physique deceived his opponents. The ANTICIPATION: With his incredible speed James “Killer: Mkhwanazi would give defenders FAREWELL JOMO; James “Killer’ Mkhwana- former Orlando Pirates speedy winger James like Moroka Swallows’ Mario Varaz a torrid time. zi also featured in Jomo Sono’s testimonial ‘’Killer’’ Mkhwanazi was lean and midget but game for Orlando Pirates. possessed a dynamite kick in his right foot. The my skill Meadowlands lad commanded his position of play in a remarkable style. He was a winger ‘’My most memorable game I played for Pi- with laudable capabilities in front of the goal- rates was the Datsun Challenge Cup semi-final mouth. 1-0 loss to blood rivals Kaizer Chiefs at Ellis Park Stadium. We played our best football on the day Mkhwanazi was a sprinter of note at Tiyang but luck was not on our side. It was heart break- Primary School but was persuaded by the late ing to lose to Chiefs after we had gave our best. former Kaizer Chiefs midfield colossus Ariel In 1985 I left Pirates after the split and joined ‘’Pro’’Kgongoane to try his luck in football. Bloemfontein Celtic. I didn’t want to leave the Sea Robbers but circumstances forced many of us ‘’Yes, I was quick silver sprinter at my to leave. There were a lot of fighting amongst the school. I used to outrun fellow pupils in 100m, Pirates officials including the stabbing of the late 200m and 400m races. Mr. Kgongoane who was China Hlongwane in front of thousands support- our teacher and sports master persuaded me to try ers who had gathered at the venue and millions play my luck in football. He told me that because who witness the gruesome incident on national of my speed I could make a good player. And, I television. This highly dented the image of our agreed to his seniority advice. Indeed, after play- football’’. ing a few games, I was impressed with my perfor- mance. My love for football further grew when ‘’Celtic wasted no time in persuading me to I joined Meadowlands Shamrocks. The Mead- join them. They sent Ernest ‘’Wire’’Mtawali to owlands based outfit boasted the likes of Kaizer pick me up from my home. Mtawali and my mom Chiefs Marks ‘’Go’’ Maponyane, former Ma- are cousins as you would know that my origins melodi Sundowns midfielder Rabbi Moripe and are in Malawi. I combined well with the likes of ex-Pirates striker Mandla ‘’Metroblitz’’Sithole. Mtawali, Albert Sibiya, Ishmael ‘’Wonder’’ Mok- Accidentally, all of us attended the same school itlane, Ambros ‘’Kwaitos’’Mosala. I real enjoyed Kelekitso High School in Meadowlands. We were my football at Celtics. My memorable match for devastating with our football. We beat teams and the Free State side was the 1985 Mainstay Cup school with cricket scores’’. semi-finals against PG Rangers. I came from the bench in the second half and scored a hattrick. ’I signed for Pirates in 1981 after Kelekitso Rangers had taken an early 1-0 lead before Sibiya had beaten Mabuya High School 3-2 in the final could equalize. Then came my Hatric and we of the Milk Cup at the packed Orlando Stadium. beat Rangers 4-1. The scenes were ablaze after Before the match Aubrey ‘’The Great’’Makgopela the final whistle and Phunya Selesele supporters who was already playing for Moroka Swallows dubbed me ‘’Msindisi’’ (Saviour) ’’. told me to play my best football as there were scouts at the venue who came to watch me play- ing. I scored two goals during that match and I be- came the toast of every fan at the stadium. Jomo Sono was one of those and he was impressed with MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... For more information on Mirror advertising Contact: ROSLYN OLIFANT on 068 578 0162 or call office: 060 936 2673
Friday 15 July 2022 SPORT 19WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORTS: Briefs DERBY CLASH TO KICK OFF RIN GSIDE VIEW CAPTAIN CHARISMA BUCS 2022.23 ON CUSP OF PULE Orlando Pirates will have their oldest rivals to MOKHINE MAKING HISTORY contend with when the 2022/23 DStv Premiership season kicks off early next month. The Premier KAGISO: Bonokoane is determined to Soccer League (PSL) issued out the provisional list give the vast area of Mogale City a sense of of fixtures for the upcoming season, which gets un- respectability by winning a world title derway on the first weekend of August. By Pule Mokhine been promised to have a crack at the WBF cham- Bonokoane, who has derived his moniker of The first of the highly-anticipated match-ups For a considerable long period of time, the pionship proper. And he is on the cusp of putting Charisma for the manner in which he slips his takes place on Friday 5 August, with Pirates set dusty township of Kagiso in Krugersdorp on his township on the map by lifting winning a real punches meticulously to knockout his opponent, to be among the early kick-off the following day the West Rand has been struggling to produce world championship belt – thus becoming the first says he deserves to bag a global championships when they take on Swallows in another exciting credible boxing champions. boxer from there to accomplish such a feat. because of the good training he gets from his men- instalment of the Original Derby. “There has never been a single SA or world tor Charity Mukondeleli, who has turned him to However, one sleek fighter in the form of Tha- champion in Kagiso. Winning a world crown will being an “ excellent fighter”. The game will be staged at the iconic Orlando to “ Captain Charisma” Bonokoane is determined make me the first fighter from there to do so. I am “ Charity took over training me from Lehlo- Stadium, and it’s scheduled to start at 15:00. to give the vast area of Mogale City a sense of re- working very hard and hope to make my township honolo Ledwaba who passed away in 2020 and he spectability by winning a world title and become proud by being its first global boxing champ,” says has really helped make me a good fighter. I am de- END OF AN ERA FOR the first-ever pugilist in the history of the area to Bonokoane. termined to make him proud by winning the WBF DJOKOVIC? achieve that feat. “ I am told by my promoter that I will have a belt for both him and my Kasi.” crack at the WBF crown in September. I can’t wait Bonokoane who beat Sibusiso Khumalo by a Novak Djokovic won a seventh Wimbledon title Kagiso is widely renowned for only having for a moment to become my township’ s first-ever TKO to win the WBF Africa super bantamweight and 21st major, but he may not play another Grand previously churned out prominent soccer person- world champion as this will be a great honor to ac- crown in 2018 in Kagiso, believes annexing the Slam until the French Open in May next year. alities in the mould of Kenneth ”The Horse” Mok- complish such a feat in the area’s boxing history.” big belt will also be a tribute to his late mother gojoa, Meshack “ Wonderboy” Mjanqceka and the Matshidiso Priscilla Bonokoane His refusal to be vaccinated against coronavi- late Toy Ramosa. But when it comes to the sport and the rest of the Mogale City rus will bar him from taking part in the US Open of fisticuffs, it seems zilch. SELF-CONFIDENT: people. next month unless there is a sudden change of Thato “ Captain Cha- “My mother who passed policy by the American authorities, who insist only On the other side of the coin, the neighbor- risma” Bonokoane away about two years ago, had fully vaccinated visitors will be granted entry. ing Mohlakeng township of Randfontein which is always encouraged to train hard a stone’s throw from Kagiso, has produced great in order to one day achieve my The 2023 Australian Open may also be off-lim- fighters such as Peter “Terror” Mathebula and Jan dream of winning the world title. its following his deportation in January this year “ Kid Gavillan” Bergman, both of whom went on I owe it her to fulfil my prom- over his vaccination status. Under current Austral- to rule the square ring with aplomb by snatch- ise,” said the fighter. About his ian law, he is banned for three years from applying ing world crowns during their illustrious careers. latest feat, Bonokoane described for a new visa. Mathebula became the country’s first black world his victory over Payco as being champion. “spectacular”. BIG BLOW FOR SA’S WORLD “Filipino boxers are gener- CUP HOPES But with the scarcity of ring title holders en- ally tough but I gave this chap veloping his township, Bonokoane is working flat no room to outmaneuver in the South Africa’s chances of qualifying automatical- out to punch his way into the top echelons of the ring. I knew well that a knock- ly for next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup sport of the fisticuffs by winning a world cham- out punch was going to work for have taken a hit following news the Proteas have pionship belt and become the first pugilist from me as he exposed himself to me. withdrawn from January’s three-match ODI series Kagiso ever to accomplish such a feat. That was a great win and I hope in Australia. The Proteas currently sit precariously fighting for the world glory will in 11th place on the Super League standings, with To date, the 31- year-old fighter has set the also prove that I deserve that op- only the top eight teams qualifying for next year’s pace by becoming the first SA national champion portunity because of my talent,” 50-overs. in the area. Bonokoane concluded. It remains to be seen if Cap- The three-match series in Australia was origi- “Captain Charisma” is currently the toast of tain Charisma will be charismatic nally slated to run in mid-January next year, but the his town following his breathtaking 12th round enough to catapult himself to the Proteas had asked for the games to be rescheduled knockout victory over Filipino Jhaleel Payco to boxing history books and hoist so the series did not clash with their new domes- reclaim the WBF international super bantam- the flag for township. tic T20 league. New dates have been unable to be weight at Steve Tshwete Hall in Middleburg, Mpu- found, with Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley malanga last Friday. indicating the upcoming summer of cricket was al- ready too crowded. Before that particular bout, Bonokoane beat Innocent Mantengu to win the WBF international “That said, we are delighted to be hosting South crown at the same venue in April. Now, he has Africa for the three Test series which includes the Boxing Day and New Year’s Tests and with the comprehensive schedule of international cricket that will take place across Australia throughout the summer,” he said.. ”UPSET” SERENA MISSES WIMBLEDOM GRAND CELEBRATION Serena Williams skipped a big Wimbledon event commemorating 100 years of the Centre Court lo- cation last Sunday and speculation has started to leak out for the potential reason why. The Telegraph in the UK reports that this de- cision might be linked to Williams being “disap- pointed” that she was unable to keep use of five courtesy cars provided by the All England Club for the whole tournament. The rules stipulate that players must return their courtesy cars within 24 hours of getting knocked out. Williams reportedly sought to keep the cars, which she was using for herself plus her husband, sister, mother, and coach, after Wimbledon concluded. However, the paper said her request was denied. “She wanted to use the cars for the whole two weeks because that’s what happens at the other grand slams,” an unnamed source told the Tele- graph. “She was told that was not possible because they had to be used by the other players. She was not happy. Maybe that’s why she refused to take part in the centenary parade.”. TOKYO FOR THE 2025 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Tokyo will stage the 2025 World Championships after beating rival bids from Nairobi, Silesia and Singapore. “Within an extremely strong field of candidates, Tokyo offered a compelling bid,” World Athletics president Lord Coe said. Tokyo hosted the Olympics in 2021, with events taking place a year later than intended and behind closed doors because of the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s Championships, delayed from 2021, begin in Oregon on Friday. The 2023 Championships will be held in Bu- dapest.
MIRROR SPORTWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... BANYANA ON THE GO! GOOOAAAL: Banyana player Nthabiseng Majiya is expected to play a crucial role in the semi final against Zambia on Monday By Sports Reporter SEMI FINALS: PLACE ALREADY SECURED that. “They were so clear-cut, but at the end of the A dominant Banyana Banyana imposed them- FOR NEXT YEAR’S FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP day, we showed a lot of character. But hey, we are selves on proceedings as the SASOL-sponsored going to the World Cup.” South African senior women’s team beat Tuni- can rivals under an avalanche of goals long before Australia and New Zealand. sia 1-0 to reach the semifinals of the Women’s the final whistle, but in the end this quarterfinal Banyana had many goal-scoring chances - Ellis revealed that her players were under Africa Cup of Nations (WAfcon) in Morocco on match was secured courtesy of Seoposenwe’s pressure in this fixture and knew the importance Thursday night. goal. The lethal Seoposenwe showed her skills in they created no less than 10 chances on the night of winning as well as the consequences of losing. front of goal as she shrugged off the attentions of - but only hit the target on two occasions. The losers of the quarter-finals will advance to a The lone 14th minute strike from Jermaine several Tunisians, following a delicious pass from one-match repechage, with the winners advanc- Seoposenwe not only secured a place in the WAF- Mapula Kgoale, to finally beat goalkeeper Nesrine The four semi-finalists of the Afcon automati- ing to the inter-confederation playoffs, where 10 CON semifinals, but it also guaranteed a ticket to Zizi with a low shot that sailed to the bottom cor- cally qualify for next year’s World Cup to be joint- teams across all the confederations will vie for the the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia ner of the net. ly hosted in Australia and New Zealand. final three places. and New Zealand. All four WAfcon semifinalists are guaranteed places in next year’s FIFA Wom- The South Africans created several gilt-edged Jermaine Seoposenwe was on song for the Taking that route to qualify for the World Cup en’s World Cup opportunities and had enough chances to deliver South Africans as she slotted home a 14-minute was not on the cards for the Banyana players as the knockout blow that would have knocked the strike that proved to be the all-important match they now also remain on course to win Afcon. The lone 14th minute strike from Jermaine Tunisians out for the count. winner. “I thought we started very well, but then Seoposenwe not only secured a place in the WAF- we stopped. We kept creating chances, and as the “Now that we have qualified, the players will CON semifinals, but it also guaranteed a ticket to But in the end it was Seoposenwe’s lone first game went on, the players felt pressure, and we have no pressure because you know when you lose the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia half strike that secured the win and the priceless tried to calm them down,” said Ellis. “We made here, you have to go the other route, and you do and New Zealand. All four WAFCON semifi- ticket to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in some team mistakes. We had so many chances that not want to go that route,” she explained. nalists are guaranteed places in next year’s FIFA we could have just knocked in, and we didn’t do Women’s World Cup. “Ultimately, we are now going to the World Cup. That pressure is now off their shoulders, and Such was their dominance that coach Desiree now they can prepare for the next game.” Ellis’ charges should have buried their North Afri- Banyana are back in action on Monday against Zambia for the Women’s Afcon semi-final. Kick-off is at 19:00.
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