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2 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 12 November 2021 TAXI DRIVER By Vusi Xaba her what is the problem and she said it is a long IMPLICATES TOP An orchestrated plan to kill a former high- story and that they are not in good terms. She said COP’S WIFE IN the husband leaves the house without telling her PREMEDITATED ranking police crime intelligence boss, Thekiso and drinks with his friends whenever he likes and Hendrick Mogoerane, with his wife at the centre came back home at his own time. Wherever they MURDER of the alleged calculated deed, were heard in the are, they are drinking with other women,” Zondo South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg this said in the statement. HIT: She gave us the job to eliminate her husband week. He added that Mogoerane’s wife had also told The accused, traditional healer Eunice Ntombizodwa Dlamini (wearing a hat) and the Lieutenant-Colonel Joseph Mashabane, said him that her husband had moved out of the main murdered cop’s wife, Cordelia Velaphi Mogoerane, in court this week. Mzweshinga Zondo, 48, a taxi operator in the house and slept in the outside room, where the East Rand, who is also one of the accused whose drinking continued and her husband was sleeping statement was admitted as evidence after a trial with women there. within a trial, had confessed on June 2, 2018 to having been involved in the plan to have Mogo- Zondo said in January 2018 he received a call erane murdered. Mashabane said although he was from a lady who identified herself as the one who not involved with other aspects of the case such as had offered them a job. She was frustrated because the arrests and investigations, he was asked to take she was struggling to get hold of Mayisela. It later the statement. He said Zondo made the statement transpired that Mayisela was busy with the ar- voluntarily. rangements of his sister’s funeral in Lenasia, south of Johannesburg, at the time. Zondo’s statement implicated a string of peo- ple whom he claims were involved in the planning Mayisela then referred Zondo to Nxumalo and execution of the murder. The central figures and Mphuthi, who agreed to do the “job”. He were Mogoerane’s wife, Cordelia and Eunice (Zondo) asked his girlfriend, Bongiwe Lukhele Ntombizodwa Dlamini, 69, their family traditional to drive them to the Mogoerane’s home where healer and Musa Mayisela, who died in police cus- they dropped Nxumalo and Mputhi . He later re- tody for a crime not related to Mogoerane’s. ceived a call from Nxumalo inquiring about his whereabouts. Nxumalo then told him to wait for Mayisela, in a hand-written statement present- them. Nxumalo and Mphuthi came driving a white ed in court, told Zondo about an old woman from Hyundai Accent which, according to the evidence Emandleni informal settlement whose lady friend already heard in court, belonged to a relative of the had a “job” for them. Both Zondo and Mayisela Mogoeranes but was being used by Thekiso and were taxi operators and had known each other for his wife. about two years. The accused abandoned the vehicle, with Zondo in his statement, said : “I then asked Mogoerane’s lifeless body stuffed at the back seat, Mayisela what kind of a job he is talking about along the P91 road in Kempton Park. because I work as a taxi operator. Mayisela then told me that a certain female person came to the Lukhele, who was on bail, died in a drive- witchdoctor and told her she no longer have a good by shooting outside the Vosloorus police station relationship with her husband. I then asked May- where she had gone to report in terms of her bail isela how I could help him’’ condition. Mayisela then told him that he should help him Zondo, of Sotho hostel, Thulani Nxumalo, 33, eliminate the woman’s husband. Micheal Sanele Mphuthi, 36, both from Vosloorus, Thabiso Mogoerane, 27, Dlamini 69, of Emandleni Mayisela had returned to Zondo after a few informal settlement in Benoni and Cordelia Ve- weeks to tell him that he was serious about the laphi Mogoerane are on trial for the murder of matter. They also explored the possibility of get- her husband, who was also an anti-apartheid ac- ting arrested but proceeded with the plan. tivist and former Robben Island political prisoner. Thabiso Mogoerane is their son and he stays with After a few weeks, the two men organised his mother in Birchleigh, Kempton Park. to go to Dlamini’s place but on arrival, Cordelia Mogoerane was not there. She arrived about 30 They are facing charges of murder, attempted minutes later in a vehicle. murder alternatively incitement to commit murder. “The lady who arrived in a vehicle then start- The accused have pleaded not guilty on all ed her story. The story is that she is not in good charges. They are all out on bail. terms with her husband. She has asked Mayisela to assist her in eliminating her husband. I asked Judge Majeke Mabesele postponed the trial to May 2022. NOTORIOUS By Thuli Zungu Potgieter and were successfully cornered by the ‘BLUE LIGHT’ Three members of the “blue light ” gang team. GANG WHICH TERRORISED who masqueraded as police officers in their reign “Further information revealed that the sus- RESIDENTS NABBED of terror against unsuspecting victims in various pects have been terrorising law- abiding citizens provinces robbing them of their precious posses- in Gauteng, Free State, North West and other CRIME SPREE: Hawks lead sting to arrest trio sions, have been arrested. neighbouring provinces,” Mogale said.During linked with robberies in various provinces their arrest, the suspects were found in posses- The suspects, aged 34, 35 and 36 were ar- sion of police equipment including handcuffs, rested along the Hendrik Potgieter Road near blue lights and two unlicensed firearms and am- Muldersdrift on Thursday. munition. Police spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Preliminary investigations linked the sus- Mogale confirmed the arrests. This followed a pects to an armed robbery committed in Klerk- combined effort by members of the Hawks’ Tac- skraal in October this year. tical Operations Management Section, Crime Intelligence, Gauteng Highway patrol, Gaut- While on the crime scene, police received eng Traffic Saturation Unit, Bad Boy Security, information that the suspects had also robbed a Tracker Connect and ICB Insurance Crime Bu- foreign businessman in Heilbron, Free State. reau. These units acted on information received from GP Crime Intelligence Collection team “We do not rule out the possibility that the about the suspects who were driving a Golf 7 suspects are linked to other cases in other prov- which was fitted with blue lights. inces as well,” Mogale said. The suspects were spotted along Hendrik The suspects are expected to appear in court on Monday as police were also busy checking their fingerprints.

Friday 12 November 2021 NEWS 3WEEKLY SA MIRROR ‘ME AND DANCE against the disease, by starting a Foundation for ARE FRIENDS... Artists With Cancer. Through the foundation, IT KEEPS ME ALIVE’ she will be driving home the imperative that art- ists should support each other. BOND: Gifted dancer-cum- Passion for dancing and choreography came choreographer Nomsa for the gifted Soweto dancer came at a young Manaka thanks age when other children were dreaming of be- friends for coming to coming doctors. her rescue to raise funds for her critical “I was fascinated with dancing,” she recalls. cancer op… “By 1985 my dream was crystal clear. I wanted to go to New York and be famous! To kickstart this journey, I danced at Wits Univer- sity, FUBA and the Adele Blank studio. That’s until Matsemela (her late husband), hooked me up with a scholarship to the USA, at the Harlem Dance Theatre. “Landing in September for my three-year stay, I’d realised my dream. So, when we went into the Christmas break, my friends invited me to Atlanta, Georgia.” Typically, before unpacking, Manaka was already at a dance studio in Atlanta. “Dancers from West and East Africa were strutting their stuff and the Americans were lap- ping it up. As a new kid on the block, everybody was excited to see me and the demo of my SA moves. My big cultural exchange reveal fell flat on its face because I didn’t know our dances.” Shattered, Manaka opted out of the Harlem programme and high-tailed it home. “Understanding my need to connect with my roots, my husband introduced me to Rasha- ka Ratshitanga. He was a gardener at the Uni- versity of Venda, yet he’d written a book that was prescribed for the same instititution’s stu- dents. Rashaka hooked me up with incredible village women who taught me tshikobela and domba dances.” Manaka says, explaining that the domba is a dance for Venda initiates. By Gugu Sibiya THANKFUL: Dancer Nomsa Manaka celebrates with friends (left) Nothemba Madumo …after my brother “You beat cancer by how you live; why you and Mantoa Senoamadi. Prince Kupi passed live and in the manner in which you live,” the She can’t wait to go back to dancing. “I’ve truly grateful Manaka says, referring to impres- away, I stopped late American sports commentator Stuart Scott, realised that its healing powers continuously sive turn-out at the concert. “Joe Chakela for dancing or listening to who lived with the disease until he succumbed pull me back from the precipice”. organising the concert in a short space of time. music. I was in turmoil to it in 2015, once said. The artists were phenomenal. What a splendid Still on the mend, Manaka says she in awe evening! I had a good time and appreciate being for six years. Scott’s words will still resonate among of the love she has received since she fell ill. celebrated when I’m still alive,” says the upbeat thousands of people with cancer in South Africa Manaka. “Around this time, I was invited to be part today, yet with greater poignancy among those Last month, promoter and friend Joe Chake- of the Caiphus Semenya’s Bua West African helped by the disease to find a new purpose in la got the balling rolling to help raise funds Her latest spell with the disease has galva- Tour. We rehearsed in Nigeria before perform- life or are still looking for one. need to mop up post-operation bills by getting nised her passion for dance. ing in Mali, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso and Libya together friends in the music industry to chip in for six months,” a still-captivated Manaka re- Among them is none other than Nomsa with benefit concert in her aid. True to Scott’s quote, Manaka has realised calls. “you beat cancer by how you live”, meaning I’ve realised that On October 29, the Soweto Theatre came she will continue to utilise her love of her life, “Exploring dances from the West African dance’s healing alive when the “who’s who” of South African which is dance, reaffirm her bond with the art, countries we touched with Bua, I introduced showbiz and friends dressed up to grace the but also use it as weapon against the disease. them to people as soon as I hit Soweto and they powers continuously Dancing out of Cancer Tribute and Benefit Con- went crazy. I was attending workshops and then pull me back from cert for Nomsa Manaka. Again, according to Scott, you beat the dis- it dawned on me that I was busy because eve- the precipice... ease “by why you live,” meaning to find or re- rybody wanted tuition. I realised that good in- Auspicious yet moving, the event that’s go- flect on one’s purpose in life. tentions or not, I wasn’t going to promote other Manaka, South Africa’s first black professional ing to linger on the minds of attendees long after cultures at our expense. So, I was done with female dance choreographer, who is currently the dust has settled. Which Manaka has found, a new purpose West Africa.” recuperating from a recent cancer operation af- that will be dedicating her life to, in the fight ter a five-year fight against disease. “I thank everybody who’s been there,” a Globe-trotting Manaka’s next port-of-call was the London-based Agido studio. “I was “In 2016, I was diagnosed with ovarian can- shocked at how cer Stage 4. For a while, it was touch and go before it went into remission. The doctor had (South African impresario) Bertha Egnos warned me against dropping my guard. So, and her Ipi Tombi dancers remaining in Lon- check-ups made me a regular at my clinic. don had bastardised our dances. West African girls wore beautiful costumes as they elegantly “In June, during a check-up, my doctor de- went through their routines and stripped down tected some activity that necessitated immediate to panties, as did ours. They insisted they’d surgery. Hands over my head, I wasn’t sure how learned from Bertha’s girls. I was going to swing this. Cancer treatment is insanely expensive. “I was inspired to inject dignity to the rou- tines with proper costumes. I moulded the danc- “I was in dire straits. I wrote to Minister es to be Nathi Mthethwa and the Department of Arts & Culture pleading for help. They never respond- Powerful, yet commercial. Surrounding ed. What a blow!” myself with cultural gurus conversant with the movement of dance and its significance “Then, thank God for my friends,” Manaka to different groupings of people, it’s been the says, help finally came. Friends dug deep into hallmark of my career. It’s sharpened my skill, their pockets to raise R10 000 needed for the growing my knowledge of dance in all its fac- dancer’s treatment. But there was still another ets. I’m grateful.” hurdle to overcome, the waiting list for cancer- stricken people awaiting slots to be operated Brightening up, the graceful dancer says,”in on was notoriously long, meaning there would 2009 after my brother Prince Kupi passed away, be long delays before she accessed the critical I stopped dancing or listening to music. I was medical treatment. in turmoil for six years. Concerned I was fad- ing away, I slowly picked myself up after those “There are good hospitals, but the turn- around me encouraged me. around time for appointments and treatments is long. There are so many of us. For a shot at “At this point I found a studio in Kliptown. survival, I went to a private clinic, although I I learned to dance again and had just healed hadn’t worked for almost two years.” when cancer struck in 2016. My troupe contin- ued at the studio as I battled the disease. Again, Thank God again, she says, her friends I turned my back on dance until I slowly went made the surgery to happen in September. back in 2017.” “I’m getting better every day since the op- As she seizes on her journey to full recov- eration in September”. ery, Nomsa is imbued with inspiration. “Me and dance are friends. I’m dance and dance is me. It makes me happy; it keeps me alive.”

4 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 12 November 2021 NATION elder statesman also thanked those who supported DIVIDED him during difficult times. OVER FW DE KLERK’S “On many occasions, I apologised for the pain LEGACY and the indignity that apartheid brought to persons of colour in South Africa. Many believed me, but POLARISING: Youth organisations APOLOGY OR CONFESSION: The late others didn’t. So, let me, therefore, today, in this opposed to last apartheid president former president FW de Klerk last message repeat, I, without qualification, apol- being granted state funeral… ogise for the pain and the hurt and the indignity “To honour De Klerk with a state funeral would and the damage that apartheid has done to blacks, By Ali Mphaki cial and provincial official funeral policy points in be to spit in the face of gallant liberation heroes browns and Indians in South Africa,” he said. The death of former president FW de Klerk this that direction. who suffered in his hands and had their children week has left a nation he moved from apartheid murdered in his quest to stifle the freedom of black But it was his speech on February 2, 1990, to democracy still divided, especially over his The manual describes a State Funeral Category people,” reads the statement in part. at the opening of parliament where he delivered a legacy, almost like pre-94, with several youth 1 is for the president of the Republic of South Af- momentous speech marking sweeping reforms that organisations threatening to go to the streets rica, president-elect of the Republic of South Af- In a video message released by his foundation heralded the beginning of the negotiated transition should he be granted a state funeral. rica and former presidents of the Republic of South shortly after his death, a frail looking De Klerk from apartheid to constitutional democracy that De The joint Noble Peace Prize winner, together with Africa. apologised for the damage which apartheid caused Klerk will be remembered mostly for. the late president Nelson Mandela in 1993, suc- to non-whites. The apology, he said, was not only cumbed to cancer at his home in Fresnaye in Cape In statements released Friday, the EFF and the in his capacity as the former leader of the National The reforms included the unbanning of the Town early on Thursday morning. He was 85. ANC Youth League in Kwa-Zulu both rejected Party, but also as an individual. ANC, the PAC, the SACP, and other anti-apartheid any possible declaration of a state funeral for De organisations, the release of all political prisoners – Though government had by early Saturday not Klerk, with the latter ANCYL KZN advising the “Allow me in this last message to share with including Nelson Mandela – the end of the state of yet pronounced on whether de Klerk will be af- state President, Mr Ramaphosa “not to even think” you the fact that since the early 80’s, my views emergency and a moratorium on the death penalty. forded a state funeral, a manual published by the of giving an apartheid president what was not due have changed completely. It was as if I had a con- presidency that determines and defines state, offi- to him. The EFF says it will oppose “a state fu- version and in my hearts of hearts realised that From April 27, 1994 to February 3, 1997, neral for a man who died without accounting for apartheid was wrong,” he said. The now-deceased South Africa was governed by a Government of the blood on his hands.” National Unity under the leadership of Nelson Mandela and the ANC, with De Klerk and Thabo Mbeki as deputy presidents. Buthelezi was Minister of Home Affairs. In reaction to de Klerk’s death the Inkatha Freedom Party’s founder Mangosuthu Buthelezi said: “I had the privilege of serving in the Government of Na- tional Unity with then deputy president De Klerk as we laid the foundation of South Africa’s democ- racy. I respected his commitment to the wellbeing of our country and recognised in him the character- istics of a patriot.” The Black People’s National Crisis Committee said on Friday it plans to slaughter a sheep to “cel- ebrate” the death of FW de Klerk at a ceremony in Khayelitsha, Cape Town. An organiser, Phurah Jack, told News24 the ceremony will be to mark De Klerk’s death, and to ask ancestors to make sure De Klerk meets the spirit of Steve Biko wherever he goes. But it was PAC President Mzwanele Nyontsho who was more scathing. He said De Klerk’s body should be thrown into the sea instead of burying it on South African soil. GIBSON KENTE’S TOMBSTONE UNVEILING EPITOME: A galaxy of township theatre stalwarts doff hats at doyen of black theatre’s renowned legacy TRIBUTE: Gibson Kente’s ornate tombstone at Roodepoort Cemetery. Photo: Jacob Mawela By Jacob Mawela wise fellow to cut him six pieces)! contribution to the arts. Contemporary practition- Patience, described by a speaker as the love of his Sunday of November 7 witnessed family, pro- Hulle was daar (they were there), as Mattera ers lined up to speak, and didn’t hold back with life, his children, Daisy Tlhapane, Sabelo Kente, tégés and other members art community ren- scathing criticism of the State’s lack of support for Vuyo Jacobs Kente – as well as numerous nieces dezvous at Soweto’s Uncle Tom’s Hall for the would observe in his Afrikaans tinged grammar the arts. Programme director Sayitsheni Mdakhi and nephews. The matriarch got a standing ovation tombstone unveiling of the doyen of Black South – die main ouens en cherries (smart guys and la- weighed in: “A wise man once said a government upon being introduced. African theatre Gibson Kente – 17 years after dies), from author Sol Rachilo (who let slip that that doesn’t take care of its arts sector, neglects the his passing on the very same day in 2004. he had walked 2 hours and 20 minutes from his soul of the nation.” As did family representative, Part Two unfolded at the Roodepoort Cemetery abode in Mapetla to Orlando West, just to in- Themsi Kela, observing wryly: “If artists could where the programme director pointed out most of Organised by one of the playwright’s progeny, dulge in the occasion), veteran actor Kid Mabutho contribute to a tombstone 17 years after Bra Gib’s the occasion was put together by black empower- Nonzophi Kente, as well as an array of artists under Sithole, poet Mzwakhe Mbuli, actors, Jerry Mo- passing – where are the politicians?” ment. The tombstone itself is an impressive work the umbrella of Together Folks Arts Practitioners, fokeng wa Makhetha, Don Mlangeni Nawa, Dar- of graphic artist Vusi Mahlangu, carved out of mar- it was a befitting occasion filled with vaudeville, lington Michaels (his fingers all covered in rings Chimed in renowned actor Jerry Mofokeng wa ble and dominated by a monochromatic image of pomp and razzmatazz. Complementing the air of a la The A-Team’s Mr T), Patrick Shai, as well as Makhetha: “Let’s keep the rights of Bra Gib’s work the late composer/director/producer depicted sit- antiquity and nostalgia was a 60’s dress code – Linda Sebezo, Nomsa Xaba and songstress Abigail in the right place!” While fellow actor, Patrick ting by a piano, donning a Panama hat while gaz- bellbottom pants, Afro wigs, Dobbs fedoras, chiv- Khubeka (an epitome of elegance in black designer Shai, called for a Gibson Kente Festival. ing contemplatively at the camera. Inscribed in alrous cravats and dancehall polka-dot dresses! dress, sunglasses and facemask). They were among gold against a red curtain is the declaration: The a phalanx of stage, television and film celebrities! Populist poet Mzwakhe Mbuli fired up the ear- Great Gibson Kente. Other areas around the stone It was the sort of event where Harlem Renais- ly morning proceedings with one of his typically encapsulate Kente’s contributions to the country’s sance wordsmith Langston Hughes’ literary imagi- Also gracing the stylish gathering were proté- electrifying poems – which sent applause across arts - mentioning that his plays politically shocked nation crossed swords with that of Sophiatown-era gés of Kente’s who refer to themselves as Bonono the hall adorned with freshly arranged flowers the White dominated arts industry. man-about-town Don Zinga Mattera’s colourful Actors, namely, Peter Mashigo, Nozipho Bless, Ti- placed on rows of long dining tables. Scamto recitals! A moment in time, to borrow tane Zwane-Mthetwa, Mpho Chief Siboa, Kholofe- ‘Twas a sunny Sunday, to borrow Langston Hughes, where “he could take Harlem’s night and lo ‘Skroef’ Kola, Dieketseng Mnisi and Susan The- A band enthusiastically gave intermittent ren- Hughes yet again, when Harlem (in this instance, heartbeat to make a drumbeat” and Mattera would letsane. ditions of soundtracks from the heydays of Kente’s Soweto) had its washed and ironed and cleaned dare “n kleva om hom ses stukkies te sny” (a street- so-called Township Theatre – whilst a troupe best out! An occasion where ouens had their soup- A programme divided in three parts marked a known as the Gibson Kente Cast performed dances n-fish (black & white) brogues out for a jol! celebration of the Duncan Village-born thespian’s and brief plays. Present too, were Kente’s widow,

Friday 12 November 2021 CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR Consumer Eye AWARD-WINNING CONSUMER EDITOR LOOKS 060 936 2673 INTO YOUR COMPLAINTS By Thuli Zungu DAUGHTER TAKES Dlepu says you can claim the following: Thandekile Ndlovu of Randfontein was six, when ISSUE WITH ACCIDENT • Medical expenses already incurred as a result her mother was hit by a motor vehicle and died instantly. She and her two siblings were then FUND OVER DEAD of injuries/treatment, received for injuries sus- raised by their grandmother who passed away MUM’S CLAIM tained in the collision – you will need invoices early this year. and proof that you paid for these expenses; MINOR: First time around, she was told she • Future medical expenses, this means that the Now 18, she tried to lodge a claim with the and her sisters did not qualify for compensation Road Accident Fund will pay for treatment/ Road Accident Fund but was told she cannot get any medication that you may need in the future; compensation as her mother was a domestic worker • A cyclist or motorbike rider who was involved • Long-term impairment of a bodily function; • Funeral expenses – to be claimed by the person and had no proof of income. in a collision with a motor vehicle; • Loss of body function; who paid for the expense; • Permanent, severe disfigurement; • Pain and suffering; “I was her dependent and there is no way the • If someone whom you are financially dependent • Serious long-term mental or behavioural distur- • Loss of income suffered as a result of the ac- Road Accident Fund can reject our claim,” she says. on dies in a motor vehicle collision; cident; bances or disorders; • Loss of support suffered as a result of an acci- Weekly SA Mirror spoke to Kathleen Dlepu, • A close family member of a deceased person • The loss of an unborn child. dent, i.e, minor child, parent, or any person who a director at Molefe Dlepu Incorporate who says who died as a result of a motor vehicle accident is being financially supported can claim for loss Ndlovu has a valid claim against the RAF as she and who paid for the funeral expenses. A medical practitioner will have to assess the of support as a result of death of a person who and her siblings were dependent on their mother for victim to determine if their injury is regarded as se- was their financial provider. support while she was still alive. She also offered to Did you sustain a serious injury as a result of this rious. Documents needed to proceed with your claim consider their matter. collision? What can you claim from the Road Accident include: What is a serious injury? Fund? • Identity document or passport; “Molefe Dlepu Incorporated has a highly skilled Dlepu says an injury is serious if it has : • Affidavit stating how the accident occurred; team of attorneys and litigation secretaries to assist • Hospital records; road accident victims with their claims. We also • Salary slips or bank statements proving income make use of a network of experts to determine the if claiming loss of income/loss of support; necessary claim amount.” • Accident report. She gave the essential insight into the matter and Persons have three years to lodge a claim with stated that : the Road Accident Fund from the date of the acci- • A person may have a claim if you were a pas- dent. If one of the vehicles involved is unidentified (hit-and-run), this period decreases to two years. senger in a motor vehicle that was involved in a Dlepu can be reached at (011) 616 0005 or collision; [email protected] • A driver of a motor vehicle that was involved in a collision with another motor vehicle; • A pedestrian who was injured/hit by a motor ve- hicle; MIRROBRriefs POLICE HUNT CONTINUES from the victim withdrew money and told the vic- However, the Minister said the number of ac- AFTER MOTI SONS FOUND tim to leave,” says Mbele tive cases were still relatively high even though ‘FACE BOOK STALKER’ HELD SAFE AND SOUND much lower than the peak periods. OVER 14 RAPE CHARGES Pinetown police received information about Harrowing weeks of being away from their par- the wanted suspects being in the Pinetown area. “The positivity rate has remained at an av- A suspect who allegedly enticed women on Fa- ents finally came to an end for four Limpopo boys Three suspects were later arrested and charged erage of 1%, with 16 396 active cases yesterday cebook with fake job offers has been arrested kidnapped while en route to school three weeks with kidnapping and extortion. – WSA Reporter (Thursday),” he said. “The number of patients in by Limpopo police after a months-long man- ago. hospital remains stable, though at 3 636 yesterday hunt in connection with 14 rape cases. COPS NET FEMALE WARDER (Thursday), is still a high number with 272 in high This after the Moti boys, Zia, 15, Alaan, 13, IN R1M DRUG HAUL care, and 420 in ICU with 164 on ventilation”. The 34-year-old was arrested by members of Zayyad, 11, and Zidan, who only turned seven the Tzaneen Family Violence and Child Protec- years old last week, were reunited with their fam- A 37-year-old Witbank female prison warden was The fatality rate had also gone down with 17 tion Unit following his admission at the Letaba ily on Wednesday. arrested yesterday for possession of drugs worth a deaths reported on Thursday, “but one death is too Hospital on Saturday last week with a gunshot street value of R1 million. many, the Minister said, adding that these num- wound. The four brothers had been kidnapped by bers were again a reminder that the virus was still armed men while being transported to school in This is after the police conducted an intelli- very active. He allegedly sustained the gunshot wound in Polokwane on October 20. gence-driven operation at a house inside Paxton Burgersdorp village near a graveyard on Novem- prison premises in Witbank. “As has been repeated a number of times ber 2. He was sought in connection with 14 cases They are the sons of a wealthy businessman before, a resurgence of infections introducing a of rape and robbery that took place in the villages in Nirvana, a leafy suburb in Polokwane. The mo- Police found 249 kg of crystal meth, 9 half- fourth wave is expected as we see in other coun- of Pharare, Mogapeng, Mokgolobotho and Burg- tive for their abduction is still a subject of police moons of rocks, 1.5 kg of heroin and 3.2 grams tries especially in Europe currently, for example, erdorp in the Mopani area between July last year investigation. of rocks. Police also confiscated an undisclosed Germany and the Ukraine going through their and August this year. amount of cash and are currently investigating fourth wave. Our national team is working with However, the boys were finally freed after whether the drugs were sold to prisoners or else- provincial teams to prepare for the fourth wave,” The man would lure female victims, aged be- they were reportedly dropped off on a public road where outside the prison at Emalahleni. the Minister said. – WSA Mirror tween 22 and 46, through false Facebook adver- near Vuwani, outside Makhado. National police tisements of non-existent domestic and security spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo said police The suspect was expected to appear in the BOGUS TAXMEN BUST FOR employment opportunities. in Vuwani had received a call from a local resi- Emalahleni Magistrate’s Court today on charges ALLEGEDLY DEFRAUDING dent, saying the children had arrived at their house of dealing in drugs. – WSA Reporter WOMAN OF R250 000 Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Mot- after they were dropped off. He said upon being lafela Mojapelo said some of the victims had trav- examined the boys were found to be in good con- TWO CAR JAMMER SUSPECTS The Hawks’ Serious Commercial Crime Inves- elled from as far as KwaZulu/Natal and Lesotho. dition. TO APPEAR IN COURT tigation members on Tuesday arrested two men, He said the suspect “patiently” waited for the un- aged 39 and 40, for fraud in Makhado after they suspecting victims at taxi ranks and bus terminals. In a statement on social media platforms, the Two car jammer suspects, aged 31 and 26, are allegedly defrauded a local businesswoman. children’s parents, Naazim and Shakira Moti, ex- scheduled to appear in the Emalahleni Magis- “On their arrival he would make some excus- pressed gratitude for the support of community trate’s Court on Monday, on charges of being in In 2018, the suspects allegedly visited the es and walk with the victims utilising a road that members and the safe return of their children. possession of a stolen vehicle and illegal ammuni- victim who is a businesswoman and introduced passes through the bushes to arrive at their des- They said they had rushed to fetch the children tion. themselves as officials of the South African Rev- tination. He would then ultimately rape and rob “full of hope” upon receiving a phone call from enue Services. It is alleged the men had told the them of their belongings before fleeing the scene,” the police. – Frank Maponya The pair, found with jamming devices, were woman that she did not submit her tax returns on said Mojapelo. arrested yesterday in Witbank by members Visible time and therefore was owing Sars a lot of money. THREE SUSPECTS NABBED ON Policing and Crime Intelligence on routine patrols They also allegedly told her that her vehicle was The man is expected to appear in the Tzaneen KIDNAP RAP at Klarinet Extension 3, and spotted a suspicious not registered under her business. Magistrate’s Court soon after his recovery. – grey Audi A7 without number plates parked on Frank Maponya Two Kwa Zulu Natal alleged kidnappers aged be- the street. Hawks’ spokesperson in Limpopo Captain tween 19 and 23 are expected to appear today in Matimba Maluleke said the men allegedly de- the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court for kidnapping Brigadier Selvy Mohlala says, “They then manded R400 000 in order to assist the unsus- and extortion. conducted a routine search on both the occupants pecting woman with the late submission of her as well as inside the vehicle and found illegal am- tax returns and not impound her vehicle. He said Colonel Thembeka Mbele said on November munition as well as jamming devices, which were the victim managed to transfer R250 000 into 9, a 25-year-old female victim went to Marianhill confiscated”. Investigations are continuing as it the bank account that she was provided with. He to meet a lady who promised her domestic work. is believed that the suspects might be positively added the victim was surprised when she received linked to other similar cases, Mohlala says. – correspondence from Sars that her returns were While waiting at a petrol station, she was WSA Reporter. ‘ still outstanding and reported the matter to the asked to walk towards Marianhill railway to meet Hawks. a man who would take her to the place of work. ‘COVID-19 INFECTIONS But when she did, she was approached by a man REMAIN STABLE’ Maluleke said preliminary investigations had to say he had been sent to pick her up, but he de- revealed that the suspects were not working for manded R20 000 from her instead. COVID-19 infections in the country have re- the South African Revenue Services. And the two mained stable with daily infection rates of be- men were subsequently arrested. They will appear Mbele says the victim made a phone call to tween 200 and 500 cases, Health Minister Joe in the Vuwani Magistrate’s Court. – FRANK MA- her parents in Ingwavuma who were able to de- Phaahla said during a media briefing today. PONYA posit R700 into the victim’s bank account. “The suspect allegedly took the bank card

6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Friday 12 November 2021 IKUSASA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAREER GUIDE YOUTH INVITED TO HONE SKILLS VIA INNOVATIVE VIRTUAL LEARNING PLATFORM CREATIVITY: Urging newly employed participants to turn complex business challenges into smart entrepreneurial opportunities By WSAM Reporter The restrictive lockdowns that were aimed at flat- tening the curve of the Covid-19 pandemic have had a severe impact on people around the globe. Most of the affected people lost their jobs, oth- ers were compelled to work from home, while the others decided to think out of the box to make ends meet. Among those who had brainwaves during the tough times were the people at McKinsey & Com- pany, who saw an opportunity to launch “Forward”, which is a virtual learning platform that is aimed at young professionals in the beginning of their careers. McKinsey & Company senior partner Viktor Hediger says those who are participating in the “For- ward” virtual learning platform across the Middle East, Africa, and Turkey are given free access to a six month-long learning journey that has been designed and delivered by McKinsey experts. Hediger adds: “They are allowed to join a global network of ambi- tious young professionals; and of these, 50 percent of the participants who had joined last year’s pilot pro- grammes were women, while 80 percent had worked in small and medium-sized organisations or were entrepreneurs. And, of those participants, 99 percent had shared that they would recommend “Forward” to others.” Hediger says the “Forward” virtual learning platform distinguishes itself from traditional online learning and leadership development programmes by offering a cross-cutting programmes that are focused on practical skills which are delivered in a fully digital and virtual models. Hediger says that McKinsey experts and industry practitioners have developed the curriculum and content to address real insights from the firm’s research about foundational skills required in the future of work and sessions are delivered by its leaders. “The ‘Forward’ virtual learning platform offers a transformational experience for young leaders who are at a critical point in their careers, such as their first or second job, where they need the most guid- ance,” says Hediger. “We have been intentional in developing a learning journey that we believe is rel- evant for each young professional, while also com- plementing their technical knowledge and inspiring a mindset of life-long learning; even beyond the pro- gramme, itself.” At a practical level, the “Forward” virtual learn- ing platform journey seeks to teach young leaders how to: • turn complex business challenges into opportu- nities using structured and creative thinking; • communicate in a clear and impactful way; • apply agile ways of working, and to spot oppor- tunities to make better use of data and technol- ogy; • be adaptable, build resilience and emotional awareness in working successfully, both inde- pendently and in teams; To participate in the “Forward” virtual learn- ing platform, applicants must be currently residing in Africa, the Middle East, or Turkey; have at least one and no more than five years of formal work ex- perience, possess a diploma, associate degree, or an undergraduate qualification), and be proficient in English. Applications for participation in the “Forward” virtual learning platform are open until 21 Novem- ber 2021. Interested candidates can apply by visiting https://www.mckinsey.com/forward/overview. Sourced from BIZCOMMUNITY.COM

Friday 12 November 2021 FOOD AND WINE 7WEEKLY SA MIRROR GOAL: Pheli Wines founder Moyahabo Anna Seemola driven by passion for wine By Len Maseko mer Miss Pheli and socialite, for which she had Her entry into the business of wine might prompt answers, just for her to share her journey. PHELI WINES LETS have been low-key, tentative and uncertain This was how she answered… THEM DANCE! back in 2014, but her drive and passion has What inspired your liking for wine? since propelled through an arduous path and GROOVE: Wine world gets to hear about Pheli challenges that moulded her into a resilient I developed a passion for wine during my through the grapevine – thanks to Seemola and strong character she is today. travels outside the country, in fact in Ni- geria. Friends of mine invited me to Lagos That, in a nutshell, is the story of 47-year- in 2010 and 2011, after losing my dearest old Moyahabo Anna Seemola, former Miss Phe- mother in May of 2010. I had an absolutely li beauty queen and founder of Pheli Wines – a wonderful time trying out many varieties wine label that pays tribute to her roots at her na- of wines offered by other wine producing tive township, Atteridgeville, popularly known countries, like Chile, France etc, but not as Phelindaba (Pheli in short), which is situated finding many South African cultivars around west of the Pretoria city. in restaurants. I promised myself that upon return home I will learn and explore South Since founding Pheli Wines with the support African wines. of two friends, Seemola has worked tirelessly to How did you go about launching your wine? build her brand from the two initial wines – Sau- We launched Pheliwines at home, in At- vignon Blanc and Syrah – to a quartet that now teridgeville, as well as at the restaurant and includes a Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, as pub called Dibango’s operated by my uncle, well as the national distribution rights to a red Obert Masipa. blend Opulence. And the name Pheli Wines? How did it come about? So far, her biggest highlight has been the It was inspired by a place I call home, where success in Spain of her Oudstad Sauvignon I was born and bred, Phelindaba, Atterid- Blanc 2016, which was honoured with a bronze geville. Oudstad, in particular, is the first medal in 2017. This milestone is complemented settlement in Atteridgeville. And Black by other highlights, such as securing rights to Rock (used for her Syrah) is in Saulsville. distribute Opulence, her stable growing to four For me, I was simply stating that blacks like wines, including opening a tasting room in At- me, just rock. teridgeville. How has the wine been received locally so far? The wines have enthusiastically received. Expansion plans are currently underway, With a bit of education, we managed to con- what with her and other parties having formed a vert non-drinkers to explorers of white wine. Tanzanian company to handle distribution of her And enthusiasts like myself have become wines to that country. curious dry red wine appreciators. What challenges have you faced so far when it This development adds to a string of firsts comes to marketing your wine? for fireball Seemola who is really hands-on People who are intimidated by wine are a when it comes to running her business and who, challenge, resistance to change or brand not only takes part in the crafting of her wines, loyalty is another challenge. Ours is to chal- but also joins in the harvest of the grapes every lenge customers to be open-minded and ex- year. plore different and many cultivars of wines available. Another ground-breaking project initiated Do you make the wine yourself or do you re- by Seemola is a legacy Pheli vine project, which ceive guidance from any winemaker? involved her obtaining certificated rootstock for I have been guided and inspired by estab- 12 different grapes and planting it on the out- lished experienced winemakers, which is skirts of half-a-hectare vacant land availed by why, with an educated palate, I was able to the local municipality during Covid lockdown choose the preferred cultivars. last year. A fortnight ago, the 47-year-old Seemola celebrated the project’s first anniversary with family and friends at her Atteridgeville home with much fanfare. The tasting room is open from 10am to 2pm from Monday to Sunday. A tasting scheduled for November 28 to coincide with Seemola’s 48th birthday. Booking essential (0832276343). Four years ago, while writing a column for Sowetan, I fired a string of questions to the for- By Len Maseko SOAK STEENBERG’S Cap Classique duo, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, The Cape Winelands is a wonderland of MAGNIFICENCE OVER excelled at the 2021 Veritas Awards. Guests have charming countryside scenery, dotted with A GLASS OF BUBBLY the choice of sitting inside or relaxing in the out- more than 5 000 wineries, all waiting to be door tasting terrace. The Steenberg Tasting Room discovered – over a glass of wine amid Dutch FACELIFT: Revamp gives the winery’s is open seven days a week from 10h00 – 18h00, architectural masterpieces dating back to 400 Tasting Lounge contemporary feel… with the last wine tasting conducted at 16h30. For years ago. bookings visit www.steenbergfarm.com. WINE EVENTS A visit to any of the farms holds its own al- lure, exposing a visitor to varied experiences il- Wines of Italy, a showcase of Italian cuisine luminating to both mind and palate. Such is the and wines, will be held at the rooftop of Hyde richness of the Cape winelands history that no Park Corner today (November 12), tomorrow and one farm yields the same adventure – thanks to Sunday. Tickets cost R150 and R200. the long traditions of families whose roots and chronicles span generations along the magnifi- The event is presented by the Embassy of cent landscape graced with a Mediterranean cli- Italy in Pretoria, the Consulate General of Italy mate. in Johannesburg, the Italian Trade Agency, and the Italian Chamber of Commerce. It aims to Just a short stretch from the city lies Con- promote and celebrate Italian products, lifestyle, stantia Valley with a surfeit of its own attractions and culture. T will feature premier wines from studded by majestic wine farms, similarly dating 20 wine houses. Opening Hours: Friday 12 Nov: back generations. Among the popular drawcards 15h00-21h00; Saturday 13 Nov: 10h00-21h00; in the area is Steenberg winery, a farm that boasts Sunday 14 Nov: 10h00-16h00. lush vineyards, cellar and a five-star hotel whose buildings have been declared a National Monu- *French wine festival Beaujolais Nouveau ment, as well as the renowned Catharina and Bis- will be held at Alliance Francaise in Parkview, tro Sixteen82 which has been acclaimed as one of Johannesburg on November 19. the world’s Best Winery Restaurant. The event will start at 6pm. Tickets, available Yet, what is causing a buzz lately has been re- through Webtickets, cost R130. The address is 17 emergence of Steenberg’s stylish Tasting Lounge Lower Park Drive, corner Kerry Road. with a new, vibrant summer look. Thanks to a re- vamp that has given the sconce a contemporary *The Summer Gin & Wine Garden Show feel set to inspire returning visitors. takes place at Farmall, Johannesburg north, on November 27. Steenberg promises visitors that they will be wowed by a revitalised tasting lounge with Visitors to the show will taste Bellamy wines, relaxed tones, rich textures and bold splashes of Zarion wines, Mkhala Gin, Native Spirits and colour with eclectic touches inspired by South Vachellia vodka. Tickets cost R350 a person, and African artistry and craftsmanship. are available via Quicket. While guests soak the new interior design, *The Cape Wine Academy will be conduct- Tasting Room staff will be ready to serve them ing an introductory wine course Protea Hotel by a glass of the deep red of Steenberg Merlot or Marriott Johannesburg Balalaika in Sandton on fresh greens of Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc or the November 20. cherished golden Steenberg 1682 Chardonnay Cap Classique. Also in the wine list are Steen- The course will focus on the wine-growing berg The Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc T2020, regions of the Cape, explore wine styles and the a South African Top 10 winner, while the 1682 effect of the wine on food. The course starts at 9am. Further details available on the website www.capewineacademy.co.za

8 WEEKLY SA MIRROR OPINION/ANALYSIS Friday 12 November 2021 Comment PARTIES MUST NOW DELIVER EGO – THE ONLY REQUIREMENT The local elections have come and gone, and, in TO DESTROY A their wake, set off a brouhaha around the forma- tion of coalitions in the 66 hung municipalities. COALITION The whole scenario conjures a nest of intrigue, HUMILITY: To navigate new partnerships, as the cards are being shuffled and reshuffled in the parties should learn from lessons of history… quest for the ultimate right formula. Uncertainty being the order of things, some permutations could By Ido Lekota diverse parties should be lesson for the political par- and reciprocity. end in chaos, due to certain opposition parties pri- The die is cast. The people have spoken. As a ties in South Africa on how to traverse the trajectory It is out of these interaction networks that social marily hellbent on hitting back at the ANC and to developing democracy, South Africa has firmly of successful coalitions. make sure it is ultimately weakened. However, as entered an era of coalition politics, and there is capital is generated and forms the basis for collec- The New York Times publisher Arthur Hays Sulz- no return to the post-apartheid mould of one or This is in addition to taking on-board the sug- tive action and enhanced community well-being. berger once said, any coalition has its troubles, as even two-party dominance. gestions made by several political commentators on These networks also assist people in taking social every married man knows. how they should form sustainable and viable coali- and political activity in their communities. As President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated, it is tion governments. Even more so as coalitions tend to form along time for all the political leaders to put aside their In addition to considering the suggestions men- alliances that rhyme with the logic, “your enemy is differences and “work together in a spirit of partner- As posited by the commentators, these are the tioned above, the parties involved in negotiations my enemy, or your ally is my ally” or something ship, co-operation, collaboration, and common pur- kind of governments which will hopefully reverse for the formation of coalition governments in the to that effect. Yet, the recent past has witnessed pose in the interest of the people of South Africa”. the current situation for many township inhabitants hung municipalities must also heed what behav- coalitions foundering to no productive conclusion, who have to contend with “the stench of heaps of ioural scientists say about the egregious role that with relations ending in shambles – thanks to the Ramaphosa’s plea comes after no party has decaying rubbish, potholed roads, smashed pumps ego plays – especially in politics. terminal onset of power-mongering down the road. obtained a majority share of votes in 66 hung mu- and pipes unmaintained power stations every day.” Nothing sadly to do with the ultimate mandate – to nicipalities across the country. The President’s call In the words of American author Ryan Holiday, deliver. also comes amid rising public apprehension about Proposed solutions include making concluded the ego politicians are warned about should be un- the success of the envisaged partnerships – amid the coalition agreements public as opposed to them be- derstood “in the Trumpian sense, not in the Freud- Seemingly destined for the same path – among failure of those formed after the 2016 local govern- ing “elite pacts”; sticking to service delivery plans ian sense.” It is an ego laden with arrogance, com- other opposition parties – is the new kid on the block, ment elections. that the coalition parties have agreed upon; divid- plete certainty, self-absorption. It is about the line ActionSA, which is primarily preoccupied with re- ing responsibilities rather than positions; as well as at which confidence becomes arrogance. It is about moving the ANC from power, instead of working to A global survey of countries propelled into coa- having an independent bureaucracy to implement self-belief at odds with reality, where the sense of forge coalitions to help it to fulfill promises made to lition governments and which took the proverbial the agreed-upon programme. oneself outpaces the impressiveness of the accom- its electorate. Instead of hitting the ground running, bull by its horns to form successful governments plishment. these parties are now embroiled in talks about who should assuage prevailing apprehension. For some governance experts, the most crucial gets the biggest slice in the deal. Some of the issues factor in building a successful coalition is recog- History has shown us that it is not easy to disen- raised are unrelated to the governance of munici- One such country, very similar to South Afri- nising how the changes in the political, social and tangle political leadership from egotistic behaviour. palities and fail to prioritise delivery of service to ca in its political history, is Germany. For the past economic make-up of contemporary societies have The history of the world is also laden with exam- the people who voted them into power. 15 years, Germany has had a successful coalition led to growing calls by communities for improved ples of politicians making decisions driven by their government led by Chancellor Angela Merkel. The connection and co-operation between governments highly inflated egos. On the other hand, history and Ordinarily, coalitions should work better if not coalition comprises Merkel’s centre-left Social and citizens. science have shown us how badly individuals with motivated by spite geared and focus on creating a Democratic Party (SDP), the centre-right Christian highly inflated egos handle social rejection. broad front to drive the implementation of new and Democratic Union (CDU) and the centre-right-right To this end, it is also essential to acknowledge sustainable strategies aimed at changing the lives Christian Social Union (CSU). that public services by a top-down form of govern- This lesson of history is essential now that the of communities, including those who voted for the ance driven by rules and procedures have become two political behemoths in South Africa have not ANC. It should be all about change. Similar to the ANC in South Africa, the histori- increasingly inadequate and inappropriate. Instead, done well in the local government elections. cally Marxist-influenced SDP is a “broad church” in the current climate, citizens are demanding com- Of course, change will require visionary lead- and the oldest party in the German parliament (Bun- munity-specific services and greater efficiencies The political leaders should learn from history ership. It will require what Rosabeth Moss Kanter, destag). The CDU, with its both liberal and con- with public funds and more voice. and the likes of Fox and Holiday that, with some former Harvard University professor, calls change servative constituency, comes closer to the DA. The doses of humility, self-awareness, and less inflated masters. Of them, Kanter said: “Change masters conservative CSU is closer to the FF-Plus. As English industrial sociologist Alan Fox egos, they can go a long way in forming effective are - literally - the right people in the right place at states, this new outlook is also about understanding coalitions to deliver quality services to citizens. the right time. The right people are the ones with If anything, these similarities and successful that communities are about groups of citizens, who, • Lekota is an independent socio-political com- the ideas that move beyond the organization’s es- running of Germany by a coalition of ideological through their interactions with those in govern- tablished practice, ideas they can form into visions. ment, form relationships based on trust, mutuality mentator. The right places are the integrative environments that support innovation, encourage the building of coalitions and teams to support and implement vi- sions. The right times are those moments … when it is possible to reconstruct reality on the basis of accumulated innovations to shape a more produc- tive and successful future”. That right time is right now. It will require coalitions that are positive and negotiating in good faith for the right principles and realistic plans that can make a difference. It will re- quire maturity, hard work, making tough decisions and building coalitions to foster a culture of good governance. That said, it is disconcerting that some opposi- tion parties seem to be motivated by what they can extract or lose in such deals, instead of working for the greater good, something can lead to prolonged disagreements and eventual disaster. For its part, the ANC has run their race, and lost control over many municipalities as a consequence of its failures. Its leaders have conceded as much. But they should not be ignored or discarded. They could still be of value, albeit under constant check, in ensuring con- tinuity. Finally, history is full of examples of success- ful coalitions, as it is of those whose triumph was brief. Yet, as the new era beckons in local politics, former Indian president Pranab Mukherjee’s coun- sel is perhaps instructive forthwith, and that is: “… to run a coalition government, you require a lot of adjustments, a lot of flexibility”. v 060 936 2673 [email protected] THULI ZUNGU ..........................Co-Editor PEARL RANTSEKENG..............Co-Editor MOLEFI MIKA ..................Deputy Editor GUGU SIBIYA ................. Lifestyle Editor Weekly SA Mirror is published by Weekly SA Mirror Pty Ltd. Correspondence to be directed to: PostNet Suite 230, Private Bag X 9, Melville 2109. Website: www.weeklysamirror.news Contact: 060 936 2673 Letters to be sent to: [email protected] Weekly SA Mirror commits to truthful, accu- rate, fair, balanced reporting. The publication is in the process of submitting its application to join the Press Council.

Friday 12 November 2021 OPINION/ANALYSIS 9WEEKLY SA MIRROR NCORA AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT FARMING CAN LOOK LIKE IN SA LUSH: Ncora’s fertile land begs for investment and government attention. NEGLECTED: The area is fertile and blessed up failing after they have been transferred to black with vast water resources that it could easily be farmers. Addressing this problem also deserves to South Africa’s breadbasket be given prominence in the land reform debate as it could pose risk to South Africa’s food security if once productive farms end up being unproductive due to lack of investment capital, market access, and inexperience. Due to lack of post-acquisition support, some black farmers feeling the pressure of being thrown in at the deep end, have since rented their once-productive farms or are considering sell- ing them back to established commercial farmers. By Andile Ntingi Forestry, and Fisheries, Ncora is part of 50, 000 not enough. FARMERS THROW IN THE TOWEL Deep in the rural Eastern Cape on the banks of hectares of land that is under irrigation in the for- The potential is so huge at Ncora that Eastern There is a myriad of factors that lead to black Tsomo River lies the village of Ncora, home to mer homelands. In the rest of the country, there are one of many irrigation schemes in the province about 1.6 million hectares of land under irrigation, Cape government, under the leadership of Premier farmers throwing in the towel. The most notable that has suffered from years of under-investment mainly benefitting white farmers. Oscar Mabuyane, is beginning to show interest in factors are lack access to start-up and investment after the fall of apartheid in 1994. FAR-CRY FROM THE ONCE-THRIVING it. The dairy farming has been revived and is even capital; markets; skills; mentoring and training; and COMMUNITY matching levels seen in the 1980s. A big part of this corruption, whereby unskilled politically-connected Ncora’s land is so fertile and blessed with vast revival has been driven by a black-owned agribusi- individuals hijack state-sponsored financial assis- water resources that it could easily be South Afri- I was in Ncora recently and I felt nostalgic see- ness group, Amadlelo, which is run by former Old tance at the expense of emerging farmers. ca’s breadbasket. However, the area is unlikely to ing abandoned houses and buildings that were once Mutual executive Simphiwe Somdyala. become one of our country’s main sources of food occupied by the Loxton Venn and Associates staff. The combination of insufficient government as- unless a serious effort is made to attract private in- These buildings gave me a window into the past of The company operates two state-of-the-art dair- sistance and corruption displaces emerging black vestors to steer it towards its full potential. a farming community town that was once thriving. ies at Ncora that produce more than 15, 000 litres farmers, defeating the objectives of the land reform There is still a big board that greets you when you of milk a day. By next year, Amadlelo projects to policy, which economist Nick Vink estimates that it In the ongoing debate about land reform, places enter the irrigation scheme, which reads the estate increase production to 20, 000 litres a day. There is cost R69 billion to implement since 1994. To ensure like Ncora rarely feature in the discussion despite was managed by Interscience Transkei Pty Ltd on still room in the estate to accommodate up to four participation of black farmers in commercial agri- possessing the ability to bring poor rural communi- behalf of Transkei Department of Agriculture & more dairies. This will require additional private in- culture, they must be assisted to address their short- ties into the mainstream of agricultural production. Forestry and Loxton Venn and Associates. vestors like Amadlelo to come to the party to make comings. The make-up of this assistance should These places represent a wasted opportunity akin to this a reality. There is also an additional 2 000 hec- involve roping in the private sector to contribute the commercial farms that are bought by govern- I was surprised to see that the board has sur- tares of land that could be used for agriculture. I to the sustainability of black farmers. Without the ment from white farmers and transferred to black vived all these years, possibly indicating that the believe a place like Ncora deserves an investment buy-in or involvement of the private sector, there farmers only for the farms to end up being unpro- leaders running our country have never set foot in vehicle dedicated to promoting and attracting in- is little hope of developing emerging black farmers ductive under the new owners. During its heyday the area. There was massive investment into the vestment to the area. into successful commercial farmers. A concerted ef- in the 1970s and 1980s, when Ncora was part of the irrigation estate, which is supplied with water by fort must be made to open up the entire food pro- Transkei homeland, it was a strong contributor to the Ncora Dam, a very imposing structure that is This investment vehicle could be used to fully duction value to black farmers to ensure that they food production in our country. The Ncora Irriga- under-utilised. It was disheartening to see the dam exploit Ncora’s potential. This company could also generate sufficient income to sustain their ventures. tion Scheme boasted a dairy farm, which occupied 3 overflowing and the water running to the sea despite be used to revive and manage irrigation schemes that 500ha of irrigated land. In the 1980s, Ncora utilised many nearby towns suffering from water shortages the government is unable to operate. What Amadle- However, we won’t able to develop thriving modern agricultural methods to produce 15, 000 to due to drought and lack of investment in storage in- lo has shown is that it is possible for black people black farmers if they don’t get access to additional 20, 000 of litres of milk per day and 3, 000 pockets frastructure. The R220 million that the government to participate in agriculture at the highest level pro- land. In traditional economics, land is more than of cabbages. invested in 2016 to supply water to 97 villages is vided investment is made into infrastructure, skills, just a piece of earth, it is a factor of production, of and market development. The government also which in its absence no production would be pos- But after 1994, the scheme like many in the needs to also pay close attention to farms that end sible, and therefore no serious wealth accumulation Eastern Cape, fell apart because of neglect and would take place. Since the ancient times, the true under-investment. The reason the scheme worked value of land has always stemmed mainly from its before is that then Transkei ruler Kaiser Daliwonga scarcity, but many land buyers purchase it to capi- Matanzima, with the backing of the National Party talise on its paucity, either to develop it for residen- government, invested money and skills into ensur- tial and commercial settlements; commercial farm- ing that Ncora produced food. Matanzima brought ing; mining and minerals processing; and a whole in a firm of Johannesburg-based consultants, known host of other cash-generating activities. as Loxton Venn and Associates, to run the project. Amongst its ranks, the firm had former Zimbabwe- On top of its cash-generating potential, land is an professionals, who had farming and agricultural loved by the commercial banks because it is one of extension background, who lived on site in Ncora the oldest forms of collateral as it cannot be moved, to run the project. stolen, wasted or destroyed. Throughout the world, land is not only scarce, it’s ownership is concen- According to the Department of Agriculture, trated in the hands of the few. In South Africa, land ownership is linked to the colonial and apartheid conquest and dispossession of land previously occupied by black Africans. This resulted in whites owning a lion’s share of the land and blacks owning considerably less. This must be addressed if we are to build an inclusive economy that benefits the majority of our people. • Andile Ntingi is founder of GetBiz

10 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FASHION/LIFESTYLE Friday 12 November 2021 SUMMER STYLE WITH FUTURE: The brand goes for longevity SUPERDRY of wear targeting Generation-Z… By Mpumi Brown Superdry relates to the interesting narratives and authentic stories that our Gen Z fashion fol- lowers are creating today. The brand loves their warm familiarity and confident style. Comprised of iconic pieces that showcase the work of the best designers and artisans from Brit- ain, Japan and the US, the Superdry Original and Vintage range features impeccable detailing and exceptional quality fabrics. “The Spring/Summer 2021 collection is in- spired by the heady days of the West-Coast ‘70s counterculture – the laid-back looks of Los An- geles elevated into a celebration of iconic pieces crafted with passion. It’s about longevity of wear grounded in great fabrics, fits and finishes for the active Gen-Z consumer,” says Amanda Daniels, marketing manager for Superdry South Africa. With spring in the air and summer so close, we can almost feel the sand between our toes already, Superdry South Africa has put together a few looks to help anyone rock the range with ease: · Vintage Tees paired with jeans for a chilled and laid-back look. · Tie dye for a statement-making fit. · Jeans paired with retro prints to give your outfit a bit of colour. · Sweaters, hoodies and baseball jackets to make studying look really cool. Whether you rock denim on denim, a flow dress, or understated chic from head to toe, the ulti- mate key to making a fashion statement for the Gen Z consumer is to be confident in your look. Wear what you like and push boundaries by owning your personal style this Summer with Superdry. LOOK AT footwear brand, so we’ve been in this space for 10 years. Today almost 70% of all footwear is LOCI’S still made from either animal materials, glue, or some other form. RECYCLED SNEAKER In being a brand in the sustainable space, we know how challenging it is to stay true to CONSCIOUS Sleek that; for example, when you need to do air or sea recycled white sneakers shipments or when there are things that happen make an appearance in out of your control,” says Eribo. environmental shopping space… Fashion has one of the largest environmen- tal impacts from the high consumption of water, By Mpumi Brown soil pollution, over-production and high waste A classic white sneaker loved, not just by dumps,” Morgan McFall Johansen explains. influencers, celebrities and athletes, but by also everyone else who is a lover of a pure “The fashion industry produces 10% of all white shoe. The classic sneaker hasn’t be- humanity’s carbon emissions, is the second- come any less trendy since its inception, and largest consumer of the world’s water supply, to be honest, it most likely never will. and pollutes the oceans with microplastics,” Johansen adds. Loci from New York City, America, co- founded by Emmanuel Eribo, has spun the fan- The brand explains on its site that plastic favorite tennis shoe in its own way and made it bottles and other pollutants that are gathered more eco-conscious, bolstering their mission is from the Mediterranean and Africa’s Atlantic to eliminate all waste from the oceans. Coast are broken down into material that can be repurposed into shoes. The brand focuses on counter-acting pollu- tion. It is taking waste found in the sea (and Its website adds: “We strive to use materials on land) and turning it into a shoe so charming that don’t harm our environment and the ani- that celebrities are swapping their usual white mals that live in it. With every pair of LOCI’s trainers out for it. being made from recycled ocean plastic and fully sustainable materials, we are creating a “We’ve always had a focus on vegan foot- cleaner tomorrow. wear. In fact, our previous venture was a vegan “Every pair of LOCI’s removes 20 bottles of plastic from our oceans and landfills, allowing us to create sustainable luxury that doesn’t leave future generations with a problem to solve.” Even though they’re not outfitted with soft suede or constructed with virgin plastic soles, comfort can still be expected. For instance, the in-soles are fashioned out of cushy cork, and the soles are borne out of re- cycled rubber. The tennis shoes also feature a smooth, odor-wicking bamboo lining — all proving that recycled, sustainable materials can be just as in- novative and fit for wear — and they hold up to their promises, according to buyers. STYLE TIP: The silhouette is versatile, and they can be worked into leisurely off-duty looks or dressed up with a blazer or dress for some- thing that’s office-ready. The simple, clean shades match anything, too, so it’s the perfect option if you’re one who’s always reaching for your sneakers while also wanting to reduce your footprint.

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12 WEEKLY SA MIRROR MOTORING Friday 12 November 2021 PEUGEOT STORMS INTO MOTORING:Briefs BAKKIE TERRITORY FIRST SIGHT: The new Peugeot Landtrek seen from the front. OUT GOES THE HYUNDAI H1 IN COMES THE STARIA SWOOSHING PAST: This is how you’d see the new TITILLATING: Even from the rear it looks inviting. Peugeot Landtrek as it overtakes you The traditionally utilitarian segment has been turned on its head by the Staria, which By Ali Mphaki LANDTREK: The April, new 208 in May, and now the LandTrek. The appears to have set down on our Blue Mar- When they said a bakkie is a bakkie, they did not loading area is illuminated company has also opened 15 new dealerships in the ble. When stood next to the likes of the Car- check the blind spot to see the Peugeot Landtrek with LEDs to make things past 18 months in South Africa. avelle, V-Class or Quantum, the Hyundai coming. When they said the French manufac- easier when loading or seems to have teleported here. turer will never make its foray into the world of unloading in poor light The question, however, is whether the Peugeot bakkies having had the rather handsome-looking Landtrek will continue what looks like a definite The Staria officially replaces the H1, which pick-up versions of the Peugeot 504 and 404 do- electrically adjusted front seats, full leather trim, on- upward trajectory for the French manufacturer in was a competent shuttle and mover of things ing duty in Southern Africa in the seventies and board navigation, a 30-degree camera system, lane South Africa. rather than a vehicle that could be considered eighties, they did not see the Peugeot Landtrek departure warning and monitoring, a 4x4 low range a classy hotel VIP transporter or luxury family coming. transfer case, and a rear diff-lock. Concerns have been raised about the Peugeot vehicle in the way a Caravelle or V-Class could Landmarks slightly pricey than say the Hilux 2.4 be. The Staria is clearly both of those vehicles When they said you can’t combine Chinese Inside, the seats are decked in partial leather GD-6 4x4 Raider automatic which retails at R565 (depending on the derivative you choose) and technology with French flair, they did not see the and cloth, a cooling function for the glovebox, dual- 300 and the Hilux 2.4 GD-6 4x2 Raider automatic is could be “great holiday wheels”; it comes fitted Peugeot Landtrek coming. When they said Toyota, zone climate control, six cup holders, seven airbags, even more affordable at R546 300. Whilst price may with loads of safety and in-car tech. Ford, and Isuzu will continue to dominate the local all-round electric windows, and a rear seat backrest play a role in the buyer’s mind, there is no doubt bakkie sales charts each month, they did not see the that can fold in a 60/40 configuration. Other features that the Landtrek is all geared up to get a slice of the The Staria measures 5 253 mm in length, 1 Peugeot Landtrek coming. include voice control, automatic lights and wipers, South African bakkie pie. 997 mm in width, 1 990 mm in height and has a and keyless entry and start. How much, is anybody’s guess. lengthy wheelbase of 3 273 mm - slightly long- Yes, the handsome new Landtrek has landed in er than its Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz Mzansi, a land of soaring dreams but searing heat. Up to 235mm of ground clearance equips the What is certain is that rivals like the Ford Rang- counterparts and has a longer wheelbase too. Available for now in a two-model line-up comprised vehicle with all the necessary assets of the double er and Toyota Hilux now have their vision back and of the Landtrek Allure double cab automatic 4x2 cab market, be it two- or four-wheel drive. With find themselves in the same ring as the Peugeot There are 3 derivatives to choose from in and the 4Action double automatic 4x4. the launch of the Peugeot Landtrek you might be Landtrek. The lion, as represented by the Peugeot the Staria line-up, including 9- to 11-seater ver- tempted to say the company is on a roll. This year logo, is showing its fangs and battle lines are drawn. sions. Both models are powered by a 1.9-litre turbod- alone Peugeot launched the new 2008 in February iesel engine which develops 110 kW and 350 Nm of (SAGJM Car of the Year 2021), 3008 facelift in It’s going to be an interesting battle of the bak- AUDI IN POLE POSITION torque. A six-speed automatic gearbox is the only kies going forwards. CUSTOMERSATISFACTION- transmission available. A closer look at the poor Pricing: WISE man’s Peugeot Landtrek will reveal an exterior which features 17-inch alloy wheels, heated side Allure Double Cab 4×2: R579 900 Audi SA has been announced as the overall mirrors that also fold in, LED headlights, roof bars, 4Action Double Cab 4×4: R669 900 winner in the automotive category of the 2021 and an LED light in the load bin. The Landtrek is covered by a five years/100 000 Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards. km Warranty and Service Plan with maintenance in- On the upper class Landtrek 4Action it wears tervals every 10,000km. The Ask Afrika Orange Index Awards, first size 18-inch alloy wheels, and also boast side steps, launched in 2001, celebrated 20 years of meas- uring and recognising excellent consumer sat- MIRRORWEEKLY SA isfaction across 31 industries and is the broad- Insight to connect the dots... est, independent, and most widely referenced service excellence benchmark in South Africa. For more information on Mirror advertising The Index measured and tracked 200 brands in South Africa to obtain overall cus- Contact: ROSLYN OLIPHANT on 068 578 0152 tomer satisfaction for the current period. or call office: 060 936 2673 For the 2021 Awards, 19 986 South Afri- cans were interviewed to establish which com- panies provide the best customer experience in South Africa. AUSSIE AN AUTOMOTIVE “THIRD WORLD” COUNTRY The Australian auto industry has panned the Federal Government’s attempts to encour- age electric vehicle uptake – calling its efforts “too little, too late”. The Morrison Government’s Future Fuels Strategy has been revealed, including funding for 50,000 charging stations in homes Austral- ia-wide in partnership with the private sector. Today’s announcement focuses on pub- lic electric hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, heavy and long-distance vehicle technologies, commercial fleets and household smart charg- ing. But its lack of any tax incentives, subsidies or minimum emission standard whatsoever to actually drive Aussies towards buying an EV has been lambasted by industry figures for once again leaving Australia lagging behind as an “automotive third-world country”. BRITAIN OF POTHOLED ROADS If you thought potholes were exclusively a blight specially reserved for South African roads, think again. Reports say millions of the craters litter UK highways and threaten costly damage to ve- hicles. Around 1.7 million potholes were repaired last year, an increase of 200,000. And with winter weather coming, more are sure to appear over the coming months. But if you are unlucky enough to hit one, is it just rot- ten luck - or can you get a refund for repair costs?

Friday 12 November 2021 PERSONAL FINANCE/BUSINESS 13WEEKLY SA MIRROR By Isaac Moledi STOKVELS every two adult South Africans, especially among The holiday season is just around the corner WARNED ABOUT black communities, is a member of at least one and this may be the right time to advise on or more stokvels in the country. Approximately various saving schemes to avoid impulse buy- SPLASHING R50 billion is currently invested in these stokvels ing where consumers will be lured into a buy- PROFITS DURING in South Africa a year, according to the National ing spree – sometimes on items that are of no FESTIVE SEASON Stokvel Association of South Africa (NASASA), use to them. which is a self-regulatory body approved by the MUSCLE: These savings schemes have Prudential Authority. One such traditional saving schemes is a investment pool totalling about R50 billion, with Stokvel, where members contribute a fixed one every two black South Africans belonging to NASASA, established in 1988 by its founder amount of money to a common pool, be it weekly, one... and chairman, Andrew Lukhele, is also a regis- fortnightly or monthly, so that the money can be tered financial co-operative. The association com- reinvested or shared among the group members at prises a board of directors that has a chief execu- a particular time, especially at the end of the year. tive, chief operating officer and the chief financial officer. Stokvels may also register with Stokvel Of course, the world seems quite different to- Body of South Africa (NSBSA), which is also a day than it was about two years ago. The Covid- self-regulatory body. 19 pandemic seem to have completely changed the way businesses are operated, but holiday shop- If you or one of your family members want to ping, as well as the way sales people and advertis- join a stokvel, which experts believe is essential ers are able to lure consumers into buying some to do so as you will be able to plan your finances things they do not need, still remains the same. in a more appropriate way, know that there are so many types of stokvels. With stokvels, member contributions are These include: pooled together in a common pool for a specific - Contributing Stokvels in which a member purpose, and members would receive the lump sum yearly or on a rotational basis, and they are contributes a fixed amount of money to a com- free to use the money for any purpose. Financial mon pool weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Mem- experts believe that knowing when an individual bers would receive the lump sum on a rotational will receive a windfall makes it easier to plan your basis, and they are free to use the money for any finances ahead. purpose. - Basic Stokvels. These function as savings Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, describes schemes that pay out for specific events, includ- a stokvel as an invitation-only club of twelve or ing a death claim or at Christmas. more individuals serving as rotating credit union - Grocery Stokvels. These include grocery or or saving schemes. Members contribute fixed cash coupons that members receive from su- sums of money to a central fund on a weekly, fort- permarket chains when they buy provisions nightly or monthly basis. The name stokvel, ac- for the stokvel parties throughout the year. The cording to the encyclopedia, originates from the coupons are distributed at the end of the saving term “stock fairs”, as the rotating cattle auctions period. of English settlers in the Eastern Cape during the - Purchasing Stokvels collect pool money on a early 19th century were known. Stokvels, as they regular basis and uses it to purchase big items are known and have become popular among black that can be used by the group to generate an communities, have evolved quite dramatically income for example, a marquee that could be and are governed mostly by a constitution. This rented out to the community for use on special document dictates the size and the number in the occasions. group, the amount to be contributed by each mem- - Family Stokvels invest the pooled money in ber, when the accumulated money is to be paid formal bank accounts or financial services. The out, as well as the roles and responsibilities of the money is paid out according to the needs of the members, amongst other rules. family, but generally the funds are used for buy- ing land or cars, for business investments, or for The money may be paid on a rotational basis deposits on bank loans. to each member each month or it may be distrib- - Investment Groups invest money in order to uted, in a lump sum, to each member at the end benefit from the interest. When an investment of the year depending on the type of the Stokvel. pays out, the money is split but, in some cases, The money may be reinvested for future use by part of it will be kept back for reinvestment. members. Defaults on contributions are rare as - Party Stokvels arrange street or jazz parties, contributing members know that if one of them often with live entertainment. An entrance fee fail to contribute his or her share on a particular is charged, and food and drinks are sold. Mem- day at a particular time, one will face a heavy pen- bers then share the profits. alty and will not get a full share when it is his or - Borrowing Stokvels loans money at high her time to receive the money or when the wind- monthly interest rates (between 20% and 50%) fall is being distributed. The same applies to when to members and sub-members from its regular one fails to attend a stokvel meeting. He or she pool money. is also made to pay a penalty, which differ from one stokvel to another. It is estimated that one in SA DRAWS THOUSANDS OF FOREIGNERS MIGRATING TO SEEK BETTER LIVES By Isaac Moledi PROTECT: Botswana moves to ring-fence The Act, which the opposition Democratic Al- Covid-19 is having a negative impact on the local business opportunities for its citizens liance opposed saying it would lead to international economies of the Southern African Development disinvestment in the country, also gives the police Community (SADC) member states, with South The Gauteng Township Economic Develop- reserved for citizens”. Some of the businesses, the minister the power to change the ownership per- Africa and Botswana - the two countries where ment Draft Bill released last month by the Gaut- ministry said, included wholesale, retail and petrol- centage if he deems it a national security issue. migration traffic is mostly felt - finding ways of eng Government, has put forward plans to develop filling stations. survival, and a “my people first” attitude rising. township economies with a proposal such as an es- Some experts have raised their concerns on tablishment of a fund and promoting procurement The ministry cautioned the public and the busi- the ban of foreigners from opening township busi- A 2020 report by the UN Department of Eco- from the township enterprises. ness community saying such operations were ille- nesses saying if foreign nationals were barred from nomic and Social Affairs (DESA) on Main Intra- gal and are in contravention of the Industrial De- opening businesses in the township as proposed in African Migration Routes, said the desire for a But the draft bill also has a provision for busi- velopment Act of 2019 and its Regulation of 2020. a draft bill by the Gauteng provincial government, better life and opportunities was the key driver of ness activities within the township areas to be re- this could have a devastating impact on the local migration with South Africa in particular, being the served for citizens and persons who have perma- To enforce the law, the ministry said it intended economy. destination of choice by virtue of the country being nent residency in South Africa. Although the plan to conduct inspections, promising a tough action the biggest economy in the region. had raised concerns over its constitutionality and against the perpetrators. Although one of the protectionist countries in that it could possibly ignite xenophobia, the pro- the region used to be Zimbabwe where the country As hundreds of thousands of migrants on the vincial government is understood to be continu- The reserved and protected list of activities has had a 51% local ownership for all businesses, in a Continent and in the region in particular, poach the ing with the enactment of the draft bill. If the bill 21 businesses, ranging from bread and confection- bid to attract foreign direct investment in the coun- two SADC member-states to seek greener pastures, becomes law, this means that foreigners will be ary meat processing to furniture and brick manu- try, the incumbent President Emerson Mnangwang- the economies of the two countries find it difficult banned from opening businesses in the townships. facturing. wa amended the Indigenisation Act introduced by to contain the influx, forcing governments in both former President Robert Mugabe. countries to find ways to restrict business activities The Botswana Ministry of Investment, Trade On the other hand, the signing in South Africa against foreigners. and Industry on the other hand, released a state- of the Private Security Industry Regulation Amend- Although foreigners already in the reserved ment earlier this month saying : “ We have noted ment Act by President Cyril Ramaphosa last month sub-sectors were given a reprieve in June this year While Botswana is said to be moving ahead to with great concern foreign individuals and com- – part of its provisions stipulates that all security because they had invested for years, no new for- enforce its Industrial Development Act of 2019 and panies engaged in operating business activities companies should retain 51% of South African eigners are licenced, making Zimbabwe’s reserved its Regulations of 2020 - the law that seeks to ring- ownership - is also seen as the act by the country to sectors for locals similar to Botswana’s. fence certain business activities to reserve them for restrict foreigners in the local economy. locals - some provinces in South Africa are also The economic outlook statement by SADC re- planning how to restrict foreign participation in the cently stated: “As the pressure mounts, industries economy, particularly the township economy. are moving swiftly to build resilience, while gov- ernments are mobilising to safeguard citizens and manage the social and economic fallout.”

14 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORT Friday 12 November 2021 RIN GSIDE V THE REINVENTION IEW OF BERGMAN PULE FULLY FLEDGED: Former welterweight FORMER PUGULIST: Jan Bergman MOKHINE champion known as “Kid Gavillan” ploughs By Pule Mokhine back into boxing If there is anyone who is really keen to prove that he is worth his pound of flesh in the sport of boxing due to his contribution, it is none other than Jan “ Kid Gavillan” Bergman. He has now ventured into a new territory as a pro- moter. The retired former World Boxing Union (WBU) welterweight champion has outdone him- self in the ring as a prized fighter during an illustri- ous career, and now he feels he cannot not allow his contribution to the sport of the fisticuffs to go unnoticed. Bergman has now decided to secure a li- cense to become a fully-fledged boxing promoter of Ringwise Boxing Promotions. His promot- ing company’s port of call will be to stage fights throughout Southern Africa in the new year. His decision to fly solo as a promoter follows a fallout at TLB, a promoting company that was formed in 2016 jointly with Dingaan” The Rose” Thobela, the late Lehlohonolo ” Hands of Stone” Ledwaba and Joyce Kungwane. The company now solely run by Kungwane. The 51year-old Bergman whose fists did the real talking inside the ring during a colorful pro- fessional career as a prized fighter of note from 1995 until he hung up gloves in 2010 after beating Namibian Godfried Shileka by a seventh-round stoppage in their non-title bout in Windhoek, says he is ready to back plough by taking boxing to an- other level. He believes the motive for him to form his own promoting company was to “keep boxing alive” throughout Southern Africa. Bergman does not pull any punches about his grand plans regard- ing his new role as an impresario of his own estab- lishment, adding that besides SA, his focus will be to copromote big fights in neighboring countries such as Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Namibia and Zimbabwe in future. “I registered my company about six months ago and am happy that I will be able to stage my own tournaments and plough back to the sport that has made me to be what I am today,” said Berg- man, who grew up in Toekomsrus, Randfontein. “ My first event under the banner of my com- pany will probably be in Johannesburg in January featuring SA and Gauteng title fights as big bouts before I map the road forwards to other countries as well . We are busy tying loose ends.” Kid Gavilan, who works as a cut man in cage fighting events in Johannesburg, intends to quit his role nin the corner and focus on his promo- tions company. “I’ve been training boxers at a gym in Boks- burg , but I intend to quit being in corner man soon as I need to focus on the big task ahead,” he adds. One of the hard-punching fighters the country has ever produced, Bergman chalked up a fight re- sume of 44 wins and five defeats in 50 bouts in the paid ranks . He captured the WBU title in 2001 beating Guillermo Mosquera by a sixth-round knockout at Carnival City, Brakpan. Now he believes the world is about to be his oyster once more. Before then, Bergman, who was trained by Bokkie Martin before joining Harold ”The Hammer” Volbrecht, had previously failed twice to win the Interna- tional Boxing Federation belt from Kosta Tzyu and Zab Judah. Bergman defended his championship crown twice and fought Englishman Jawaid Khalid for the International Boxing Organization diadem, but lost by a stoppage in Brakpan in 2003. The erstwhile Transvaal , SA and World Boxing Coun- cil international title holder challenged Judah for the vacant IBF super lightweight title at Mohegan Sun Casino, USA but was knocked out in 2000. Kid Gavillan surrendered his WBF belt in 2003 to Englishman James Hare in Huddersfield Sports Centre. He retired after stopping Namibian Gottlieb Shileka in Windhoek in 2010. Their first encounter was in 2007 when Bergman won by a knockout, also in Namibia.

Friday 12 November 2021 SPORT 15WEEKLY SA MIRROR INTOXICATING SPUTLA WAS A MENACE FOR DEFENDERS NOT LOST TO FOOTBALL: KwaThema-born midfielder had an MATURED: Zebulon “Sputla” Nhlapo as he educated left foot and now runs own MERCURIAL: Zebulon “Sputla” Nhlapho looks today academy By Masoja Cele He was christened ‘’Sputla’’ the popular alco- holic beverage of the time otherwise known as Mainstay because of his dribbling skills which gave defenders dizzy spells. Joining a team glistening with an array of stars like Patrick ‘’Ace’’ Ntsoelengoe, Nelson ‘’Teenage’’Dladla, Jan ‘’Malombo’ Lichaba the boyish looking Zebulon ‘’Sputla’’ Nhlapho was no shrinking violet and tailored to the glamorous Kaiz- er Chiefs like a mellowed season star. His move to the Soweto giants was initiated by another Chiefs great Joseph ‘’Skheshekheshe’’ Mkhonza, his coach at lower ranks at Springs Home Sweepers. It would take only four days to convince Chiefs head coach Mario Tuani that Nhlapo was ready for professional football. “The astute Chilean coach told me after training session that he was highly impressed with my work rate and that my dribbling skills were of rare qual- ity. He then recommended me to chairman Kaizer Motaung who made me an offer which we agreed upon,” says Nhlapo. It is 40 years six months to the day since the midfield maestro made his professional debut. And like a true star he was, he scored on debut and it was the only goal that won Chiefs the game on that day. ‘’ We were playing against the formidable Dur- ban City at Kings Park Stadium and I was delighted to help Chiefs win on my debut,” recalls the former left winger. The KwaThema born Nhlapho says though he was physical not that strong he had to rely on his dribbling skills to unlock defenders. “Dladla and Ntsoelengoe and I would start play- ing the one-twos to study the opposition, then the latter would instruct us to take the opposition head on. It was then that we tormented defenders, creat- ing and scoring brilliant goals’’, he says. ‘’My biggest disappointment was when Chiefs loaned me to AmaZulu. AmaKhosi multitudes of fans were emotional when I left the club. Though I agreed to the move, I was still bitter about the deal. I couldn’t understand why the Phefeni Glamour Boys loaned me to Usuthu when I was on top of my game. Nevertheless, I joined the Durban outfit on a one -year loan agreement. He would be recalled to Chiefs four months later after a game where he tormented his former team. It was Motaung himself who ordered him to board the next available flight back to Jo’burg immediately after the final whistle. “He wanted me back at Chiefs and I obliged,” he added, going on to play for the Amakhosi until he decided to hang his boots at the age of in 19….. But Sputla is not completely lost to football. . ‘’Today, I am the owner of Sputla Stars Acad- emy based in Nigel. The academy was established in 2006 and is the proud home of the under10s, 13, 15s, 17 and the under 19s. “My son Sizwe and I share the training and coaching duties between ourselves. Working with junior teams is an exciting journey. However, it takes its toll if you run the academy out of your own pocket. Hoping one Good Samaritan would one day knock at my door with a view of helping out with the development of these youngsters’’, is his plea.

MIRROR SPORTWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... LAST HURDLE FOR BAFANA ULTIMATE TEST: IT’S ALL OR NOTHING FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S YOUNG LIONS IN THEIR QUEST TO REACH QATAR 2022 By Masoja Cele Dar Stadium and 1-0 at home respec- Cometh the hour, cometh the man. tively. With the clock ticking ever closer to the Ghana versus Bafana Bafana World Cup Come rain or sunshine, South qualifier late Sunday, the hopes of the so- Africa needs to grind results against called Rainbow nation to qualify for Qa- West Africans to secure top spot in tar 2022 are on the line; either to soar or the group. The winner of the group be deflated like a punched balloon come will play a play-off qualifier against the final whistle. one of nine other group winners in Caf qualifiers to determine who It cannot be a question of so near, yet so will qualify to be among the five far, even though the grim possibility exists. teams that will represent Africa in 2021/22 World Cup in Qatar. For Bafana not to make it to the next stage of the world cup qualifiers, will be a Broos has recalled the inform bitter pill to swallow. Kaizer Chiefs midfield instigator Keegan ‘’Dolly My Kind’’ Dolly Should Bafana pip Ghana, what a glori- and Al Alhy net buster Percy ‘’Roar’’ ous Monday morning beckons for the gen- Tau. Should the pair be selected to play erally stressed South African people whose against Ghana, their partnership could spirits will be pepped up. rekindle old memories when they con- stricted the opposition with their cunning It is evident that under the canny Bafana- football artistry during their spell at Ma- Bafana tactician Hugo Broos whose drastic melodi Sundowns. changes within the team to relegate experi- ence campaigners for the inexperience youth Ghana who mainly swank European has so far paid huge dividends. based players are also eyeing a slot in the finals of the 2021/22 final in Qatar. Black The new bunch of players that Broos Stars who replaced their coach Charles selected under his guidance have not disap- Okonor with Serbian Milovan Rajevac have pointed the country at all, even though they included the experienced campaigners in the were not that impressive in their 1-nil win form of the Ayew brothers Andre (Al Sadd against a determined Zimbabwe on Thurs- Qatar) and Jordan (Crystal Palace England), day night. Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, Jonathan Mensah (Colombus Crew USA) and Leices- Since his appointment as Bafana coach ter City’s Daniel Amartey. However, Partey Broos has yet to lose a match. In a total of might not represent his country against Bafa- five games he has an impressive record; he na as Arsenal laid a claim the starlet has a won four and drew one. groin injury hence he did not played against Watford last weekend. Ghana are desperate South Africa leads the Group G with 13 in of a win after Bafana beat them 1-0 in the points from five outings. Ghana are sitting corresponding fixture in September. second with 10 points. Whatever it takes, this is one match Bafana-Bafana began their remarkable Bafana Bafana dare not lose. feat with a scoreless draw over Zimbabwe in Harare, then beat Ghana 1-0 at FNB Stadium before thumping Ethopia 3-1 away in Bahir VITAL COGS: Ghana’s Jordan Ayew and Bafana Bafana’s Keagan Dolly hold the key to their countries hopes