Friday 24 September 2021 NEWS 3WEEKLY SA MIRROR WIN WIN WIN WE HELP HORDES OF TOP CONSUMERS TO RELIEVED: Thembisa Ngoze mom whose son fell to death at the Beyonce concert. GET A WHOPPING 11PRIZES INSIDE! 2 page NPA FAILS BEYONCE CONCERT GRIEVING MOM D E Q L www.weeklysamirror.news COMPENSATION: Son fell to death while working as a technician at the Global Citizen Mandela 1OO R13M BACK Concert but seemingly no one to blame By Ali Mphaki son’s death, a relieved Ms Thembisa Ngoze was A grieving mother can at least afford a smile af- overwhelmed with emotion. ter the Department of Employment and Labour “Oh, Ndiyabulela Thixo (Thank You Lord).’ made good this week by confirming she will receive compensation for her breadwinner son “Now I will finally be able to unveil a tomb- who fell to his death while working as a techni- stone for my son,” wiping a tear. “I don’t know how to thank the South African Roadies Association, SARA, Weekly SA Mirror as cian at the Global Citizen 100 Mandela Concert well as ubuti Ali (referring to the writer) for their at the FNB Stadium in 2018. persistency in ensuring that some justice is done in But tampering her relief is that almost three the case of my son,” she said. years later no one has been brought to book for her It’s been a bitter almost four year struggle for son’s gruesome death. the ailing 56-year-old mom, whose son Siya, as he This notwithstanding that inspectors from the was popularly known, was the family’s sole bread- department of employment and labour had found winner. page Gearhouse SA to have flouted the Occupational Health Safety Act, which led to the death of the The good news for Ms Ngonze come almost employee and had recommended to the NPA to two weeks after the US superstar Beyonce cel- have the company be prosecuted. More shockingly ebrated her 40th birthday, a milestone which were is that Gearhouse SA, the company which Siya he still alive her son Siya would be celebrating his Ngoze, 36, was employed as a rigger, never even next year. But what will forever remain etched in bothered to report his death for compensation with Ms Ngonze’s memory is how she had to struggle the labour department. to bury her son, having received R39 000, about $2 00, from Gearhouse SA – a major production DG for employment and labour Thobile Lamati company in SA. told Weekly SA Mirror this week that: “With re- gards to the incident (of Siya’s death) unfortu- Her incessant telephone calls to Gearhouse SA nately, the Prosecutor (Ms Lisa Davy) at the Johan- to ask if the money was all what her son’s life was worth being met with a stern “that matter is long nesburg Magistrate’s Court has since declined to closed” comment. Repeated attempts by Weekly prosecute the matter despite our efforts.’ SA Mirror to obtain comment from Gearhouse “Our Department does not have prosecuto- SA drew a blank. The Mandela gig was rocked by rial power but makes recommendations to the other incidents of this nature – a second person sus- NPA,” he said. NPA spokesman Advocate Mthunzi tained an ankle injury while equipment was being Mhanga had at the time of print not responded to taken down a day after the concert while another our media inquiry about the reasons for declining lost his finger during the transit. to prosecute. No one knows what was their fate. Industry Siya suffered fatal injuries from a fall while in- players put the blame on lack of transformation and stalling scaffolding and cranes at the FNB Stadium the undermining of BBBEE laws of the country in in Soweto on December 5, 2018. The multi-starred the live event, technical and production sector. event was headlined by husband-and-duo Beyonce Freddie Nyathela, president of South African and Jay-Z, and featured an array of local and in- Roadies Association, said the industry was a free ternational stars such as Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, for all and he accuses the department of employ- Ed Sheeran, Femi Kuti, Sho Madjozi, and Usher, ment and labour of dragging its feet regards pro- among others. posed regulations for the Events Technical and The concert was organised to honour the late Production Services Industry former president Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday He contends that were Siya a white techni- and presented by major partner, the Motsepe Foun- cian, the matter of his compensation would have dation, with House of Mandela, Johnson & John- received urgent attention rather than drag for nearly son, Cisco, Nedbank, Vodacom, Big Concerts, Bill four years. & Melinda Gates Foundation For reasons of probity Weekly SA Mirror can- 2021 On receiving the news of compensation of her not disclose the amount Ms Ngoze received. Friday 17 DecemberGRUESOME:SiyaNgozefelltohisdeath MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... THE PUBLISHERS AND STAFF AT WEEKLY SA MIRROR WISH ALL OUR READERS A GLORIOUS AND CHEERFUL CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR IT HAS BEEN A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE TO SERVE YOU.
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Banking Ombudsman. Friday 4 June 2021 WATER In July this year, Tendani There was also the plight of an 85 – year- old granny who accused Standard Bank COURTS was at loggerheads with an estate agent who wanted her to pay of illegally deducting commission for a house they did not sell. Siphiwe Sibanyoni was monthly premiums on INSIDE www.weeklysamirror.news paid R1,1 million in August after Consumer Eye’s intervention. a policy that was termi- DEQL Her daughter, Lindiwe Thela had unsuccessfully lodged a com- nated after she paid off plaint with the Estate Agency Affairs Board (EAAB)before she her bond 15 years ago. WEEKLY approached Consumer Eye for intervention. It took six months Tendani, said when MIRRORInsight to connect the dots... SA for the Estate Agent Affairs Board to action Sibanyoni’s matter. she paid off her bond, Initially the EAAB wanted the Power of Attorney before they she was relieved to GRUESOME: Siya Ngoze fell to his death could respond to Sibanyoni’s press inquiry which was sent, but know that she owns still ignored it. her house and no one Friday 01 October 2021 CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR RMEMYESMOBENR FNB would take it away MSotamd’isumpleMaaanfdteerlasFoens’stiwdvaietlahltephfatflathrlelyrwcshotimrluepgwegnolisrnkagitniwogintahtoBuetybornecaéd’ws i2n0n1e8r and It took one call away to its CEO, Mamudupi Mohlala for Con- from her. That was Co06n0 9s36 2u673mer Eye ACINOWTNOASUYMROEUDRRE-DWITOINR LNOIONKSGByThuliZungu sumer Eye to get their attention. In June this year Weekly SA Mir- the beginning of her CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR ror reported Sibanyoni’s plight in which she assigned two estate nightmare. 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Sibanyoni had unknowingly granted Re-Max the sole man- the other hand, took date to sell her house for R1,2 million in November last year. This legal action to re- 11page oversight later caused tension between her and Re-Max which cover the arrears. 10 5Friday 3 September 2021 was demanding a 50% commission although her house was sold Her house was al- VSBFOHAEGORSUHTMSEIUOIDNNA: TFWAROXORBMKEHINNOEGFMIETS? by another agency, Huizemark. most auctioned in page August, but the page In another highlight, we assisted Sharon Gumede,38, of Mid- bank had a change DEQL www.weeklysamirror.news rand, in May this year to write off a debt of approximately R100 of heart after Con- MIRRORWEEKLY SA 000 which she had incurred through three MTN employees who sumer Eye asked ULTIMATUMInsight to connect the dots... were also accused of identity theft. the Banking Om- • bSDdMeteertiamvwdenveoldaeolieaepsdlnmhcecReolsinu3e5tn5n4co0tinshl0osdi0ttme0somepalassannndoidldnlRer4lgea1afn5uldhn0-god0rus0asobifnsgite budsman to re- CHBGOEAENLNTPSKRSU3RMC0ELE0FIREU0NNE0pTY0DaEge These employees bought four cellular phones worth approxi- view her matter. • mately R100 000 illegally using Gumede’s fake identity docu- Standard Bank • www.weeklysamirror.news ments. Gumede said she got a rude awakening on January 25 this (SBSA) then year when MTN debited R2500 from her bank account without agreed to refund 2 5see page & 11 5WTSWTOAINY-NFIGOWHRTTIWWNEOEWCKOEIUNNPDLEpSa!ge obtaining authorisation from her. She had also accused the MTN all the Home fraud department of being reckless because they had failed to Loan Protection DEQL investigate her complaint after providing them with the names of Plan (HLPP) the employees she suspected were responsible for the fraudulent premiums that WEEKLY transaction. Gumede had tried for four months to resolve this were charged to Friday 10 December 2021MIRRORInsight to connect the dots...SA complaint on her own until she approached Weekly SA Mirror the home loan for help. It was later established that the three employees had also account from defrauded three other MTN consumers in the same mode of op- May 2005, as eration. All the fraudulent contracts were allegedly initiated at the well as revers- Mall of Africa. ing all inter- est associated Gumede said the four phones illegally purchased through her with these name were collected from various MTN stores without producing premiums. a green bar-coded identity document or conducting a biomatrix test. The culprits were also exposed for buying an Apple’s flag- Another ship iphone 12 costing R45 000 just two days after the product hit case is that the shelves on December 18 last year, Gumede said. of Ntha Properties 3WOMEN WHO KILLED FOR LOVE... She said the fraudsters apparently started to steal from their who last employer from December 9 last year. Their actions adversely damaged her credit record with MTN’s fraud unit unable to smell the rot. The stolen cell phones were allegedly collected from PHOTO: Mohau Mofokeng MTN branches at Mall of Africa, Tembisa Mall and Phoenix see page KICK Mall in Durban by allegedly producing an uncertified copy of an ID bearing her particulars and a fraudulent photo. Gumede said week refunded Dikeledi IMIGOOUDT OYI although MTN has rolled out instore biometrics as an additional Maruping of Kibler Park, Nkahiseng Moloi ofVereenig- layer of security to stop criminal activity, these employees were ing, Zanele Ndlovu and Dikeledi Maruping the deposits they had a step ahead. paid for houses they intended to buy on an undeveloped munici- pal land. Ntha Properties was accused of selling land that did not “If a biomatrix test was done at the time, the official who was dispensing the phones would have noticed that their fingerprints belong to them.Kagiso Korae, Communications Officer at Mid- did not match with the ID copy they produced as well as the infor- vaal Local Municipality said the residential development where mation kept at the Department of Home Affairs,” she said. More Ntha properties had erected houses in Elandsfontein was still con- annoying for Gumede was that when she reported the fraudulent sidered an illegal development by the municipality. activity at the Mall of Africa branch, they allegedly refused to The Midvaal Municipality subsequently demolished 54 hous- PTHRAEBVOIOMUSBLEYKTI OBLRAESFTESR investigate the matter and instead referred her to the MTN store see page es that Ntha properties had constructed. They also removed 24 2WTCOOITRRHOROGUUUPTTEUOESPLINEPGMOERTHNTUETSNTEIWSRTIMTSHD‘IINMESAIGTNROCOD,YOFIOYNIRG’ M(TMHEORENPPGARRREETSLYISD..).EANST at Boulders in Midrand. At this branch she was made to do a foundations and building materials from the site. Moloi had paid biomatrix test and her profile came up with no contract on their a deposit of R91 000, side. After pinning in her ID, three contracts popped up with the Maruping paid R38 00 and Ndlovu had paid R45 000 .
Friday 17 December 2021 NEWS 3WEEKLY SA MIRROR OUT & ABOUT VOGUISH MARQUEE OFF TRACK EXPERIENCE HAPPENED AT THE MALL OF AFRICA SOME SIZZLING SOCIALS FROM CELEBRITY PHOTOGRAPHER SIPHO MALUKA SHORTS: Shelene and Supra Nyoffu DARK GLASSES: Reabetshwe Mashigo and SOMGAGA: Moshe Ndiki with Somizi BOLD: Vista Kalipha,Vuyo Varoyi and Kgadi Mpobane Mhlongo Mandi Dikana FAMILY THAT ENJOYS be with our father four years ago after our mum’s XMAS DINNER death. This’ll be the first year without our dad or TOGETHER parents. Still, I’m looking forward to the first time both families from the Ntshabas and Mvelases, - STAYS TOGETHER from my mom’s side, will be here to celebrate Christmas with us. Instead of sweating it out on the FESTIVITIES: Christmas with SA’ favourite stove, we’ll make salads and braai. people “To all the people who’ve loved and supported me, I wish to thank you. I wouldn’t be where I am without you motivating and pushing me to do better in all the roles I’ve played. The last two years have been challenging, but, the fact that we’re still here, means we’re tougher than we know. Have a won- derful holiday and a happy Christmas. Whatever you do, please be safe!” she pleads. By Gugu Sibiya “The last two years have been tough. Let’s APPRECIATIVE: Dance teacher Nomsa COMIC RELIEF: S’khumba Hlophe says there Christmas is that time of the year when eve- celebrate Christmas, let’s hang in there. Like any Manaka savours every second of her life will no clowning in the kitchen other challenge, this too shall pass. I wish to thank rybody gravitates towards loved ones to share that everybody who has helped in whatever way on this FAMILIAL: Winnie Ntshaba says it will be a gathering of two families special birthday day and create new memories to- journey of my illness and my amazing career. All gether. the best and blessings from the Almighty,” she says with sincerity. Families cook up a storm for the enjoyment over a scrumptious lunch together. Our people have Sounding upbeat at the last performance of never been big on presents as they are on together- the year in Gold Reef City, following a 15-show ness and an abundance of love. Strengthening the marathon in Gauteng, stand-up comedian Skhum- rooted family bonds and creating everlasting and ba Hlophe says he’ll be at home for Christmas. precious memories with family and friends. That’s “Christmas is very special to my family. I’ll per- what an African Christmas is about. sonally be cooking the delicious lunch myself. This reminds me of my grandmother who used to cook So, we cornered our favourite personalities to a seven-colour meal on Sundays and Christmas. find out what they’re getting up to on Christmas. Without fail wherever I was, I’d find my way home. Choreographer and dancer Nomsa Manaka, who is So, my Christmas fare will be a 14-colour affair! recovering from cancer, says: “We usually go out, The entire family and friends will be here.” but this year since cancer came back, I didn’t feel like celebrating. However, after deliberating over Oozing gratitude, a la Skhumba style, he says, it, we’ve decided that the entire family is congre- “Thanks to all my supporters for everything and gating for lunch at my home in Diepkloof. I’m ex- sticking with me all these years.” cited. We’ll celebrate because cancer has taught me that life’s too short. We should celebrate Christmas Actress and CEO of the Royalty Soapie Awards and any achievements that came our way. I don’t Winnie Ntshaba, who recently lost her father, says know if I’ll be around this time next year,” she says she’s definitely going home for Christmas. “It’s wryly. been our tradition to spend the big birthday at home. It became even more imperative for us to
4 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 17 December 2021 By WSAM Reporter ESKOM EMPLOYEE’S He led a high life ostentatiously displaying his R11-MILLION fabulous wealth. No one could suspect how in such a short time he had amassed a scandal- ASSETS SEIZED ous amount of possessions - his job as Eskom’s financial controller a perfect ruse. FICTITIOUS INVOICES: Former financial controller cost the State- owned power utility at least R35 million. But that did not stop tongues from wagging, setting off Jozi’s ever-busy rumour mill. SEIZED: One of the properties belonging to Eskom fraudsters which was part of ondwane, the assets that were identified in the the R11-million assets seized on Wednesday. restraint order included immovable properties It would take a brave whistle-blower to alert linked to the two accused, as well as 32 vehicles the authorities that something was amiss in the registered to Megra Transport which were used in contract between Eskom and a service provide the business. named Megra Transport CC owned by one Victor Vilosi Tshabalala. “A further three agricultural holdings in Springs, linked to Tshabalala, were found and are Enter Eskom’s forensic department and they restrained. The AFU will proceed with an appli- uncover a massive fraud which led to an Eskom cation to institute a confiscation enquiry aimed employee Mosia Barnard Moraka as a financial ultimately at the recovery of the stolen funds,” controller being found to have connived with Mjonondwana said. Tshabalala to defraud the giant electricity provid- er. Using a simple modus-operandi, Moraka col- Reports say the value of the alleged dodgy luded with Tshabalala to create fictitious invoices contracts at contracts in the past years amount for the payment of a route that was not covered in to a staggering R178 billion – which equates to terms of the agreement between Eskom and Me- almost half of Eskom’s crippling debt of approxi- gra Transport. mately R411 billion. Moraka is said to have submitted the fictitious The head of AFU Advocate Ouma Rbaji-Ra- invoices to Eskom for payment, resulting in an ap- sethaba said criminals will not be allowed to hold proximated R35-million loss for the power utility. onto their ill-gotten gains and that property that is The world came crushing on the two when in Sep- proceeds of crime or equating the benefit derived tember they were convicted of fraud in the Spe- from crime will be seized. cialised Commercial Crime Court in the amount of R34 984 427,57. Both men, who had pleaded guilty, were accordingly convicted. They will be appearing in court on February 3 for sentencing. But whilst they await their fate, their woes got worse on Tuesday when the Asset Forfeiture Unit, AFU, together with the Hawks seized more than R11-million in assets of their assets. Together with the appointed curator, the Sher- iffs of the Court and members of the Hawks, the AFU investigators proceeded to certain residential addresses in Roodepoort, Cosmo City and Springs to execute a provisional restraint order According to regional National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson, Phindi Mjon- VETERAN LENSMAN SHARES EXHIBITION SPACE AND GLORY WITH ASPIRANTS GENERATIONS: Market photo One of legendary lensman Mike Mzileni’s numerous photographs which are mounted at the Market workshop gallery hosts legendary Mike Photo Workshop Gallery in Newtown, Johannesburg. Mzileni By Victor Mecoamere Market Photo Workshop students Tumisho Ramokonyane and Thlalefi Maditsi pose with through landscape images highlight the pathos of Generations featuring a solo exhibition by their pictorial work at the Market Photo Workshop Gallery in Newtown, Johannesburg. death, birth, and rebirth. Photo: Amanda Mecoamere veteran lensman Mike Mzileni, and a 16-member Interestingly, it was not accidental that Mzileni photography students’ show, are poignantly sitting – who has documented South Africa’s social, polit- cheek by jowl at the Market Photo Workshop in ical, economic, and cultural history for publications Newtown, Johannesburg until 20 January 2021. including The World, Sunday Express, Rand Daily Mail Sunday Times and City Press from the sixties Mzileni’s work boasts nostalgic takes on the until he retired in 2000 – is sharing space and glory June 16 students’ protests and rallies, the hardships with the younger set in this manner. that were experienced by black African minework- ers in the mines, sad prison scenes, tiny tots ex- Nkululeko Kumalo, who is the exhibition’s cu- periencing first-day-at-school blues, general life in rator, told Weekly SA Mirror this week that a while the townships, as well as images of performances ago the students had been to Mzileni’s home in by jazz music greats like Hugh Masekela, Barney Diepkloof, Soweto to enrich their visual literacy, Rachabane and Phillip Tabane which have been critical thinking, philosophy, and to learn and un- spectacularly frozen in time. derstand how the veteran photographers had navi- gated the South African political and cultural land- The work of the 16 students of the Market Pho- scape over the years. to Workshop is a potpourri of colourful individual expressions of promising brilliance depicting per- “When we had come to the end of the visit, sonal, artistic, altruistic interpretations of everyday most of the students did not want to leave,” Kuma- lives, while also reciting haunting interpretations of lo said. “What they had heard and learnt from Bra various human interactions. Mike had been mind-blowing.” Kumalo said the students have formed a healthy relationship with Two of the students, Tumisho Ramokonyane the soft-spoken icon, who turns 80 in January next and Tlhalefi Maditsi marveled at how Mzileni had year. “We are happy that the students are learning diligently archived his work. Ramokonyane, whose a lot from the older photographers like Bra Mike,” four pictures honour fathers who are present in their said Kumalo, who is the daughter of Mzileni’s fel- children’s lives, said, “I have learnt a lot from Ntate low legend and former Sowetan senior photogra- Mzileni.” Maditsi’s collection takes a fine art route pher, Len Kumalo.
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6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Friday 17 December 2021 IKUSASA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAREER GUIDE 6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Friday 3 September 2021 WEEKLY SA MIRROR HELPS TO BOOST CAREERS, IKUSASA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS & BUSINESSES IN CAREER GUIDE THE COMMUNITIES WE HELP TRIO QUESTING COLLABORATION: More than ten budding entrepreneurs TO TRAIN TERTIARY share R3.9 Million in funding STUDENTS TO GAIN WORK SKILLS PARTNERSHIPS: Three cousins’ motor repair venture receives timely boost from government THREE COUSINS: Bongani Shoba, Abraham Maselwa and Dalisu Shoba. Photo: Mohau Mofokeng the cousins have struck an education and training several Gauteng-based technical and vocational edu- partnership. cation and training (TVET) colleges, from which the By Thuli Zungu company has been placed on the Seta’s now service company receives interns for on-the-job training. Two months ago Weekly SA Mirror published an provider’s database. “The first preference will be the youths who are article about three cousins who had established already studying engineering, and we would then take As their business grew, the cousins moved from a thriving motor vehicle repair venture through Shoba added they are waiting for the discretion- the youngsters who are loitering in the streets,” Shoba the small yard of their Meadowlands, Soweto home to which they were also nurturing aspirant mechan- ary grant window to open in October so they could said, adding that they have also clinched a contract to a disused coal yard, near their house, before relocat- ics. apply for funding and start training several youths provide mechanical repairs to government vehicles. ing to their current base, also in Meadowlands, which whom they have identified for an apprenticeship pro- is adjacent to the vandalised Meadowlands Men’s The good news, according to one of the three gramme. Shoba says they would also be taking some Shoba says Wesbank Auto, a financial services Hostel. men, Bongani Shoba (50), is that their company, JBL of their youthful employees whom they had mentored provider, had won a government tender and had later Engineers, has since registered with the Manufactur- informally over the past ten years to acquire South approached him to help in servicing Government ve- Shoba says he has been sharing the enlightening ing, Engineering and Related Services Sector Educa- African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) accredited hicles, most of which are South African Police Ser- information Weekly SA Mirror had shared with him tion and Training Authority (MERSETA) and their artisanship qualifications at the Makwakwa Artisan vice vehicles. in June, and that their buddies had taken heed of the Training Centre in Alberton, Ekurhuleni, with which advice. He advises other small business owners to “After our story was published miracles hap- seek information that could enrich them and improve pened,” Shoba said, adding that their client base had their various ventures. increased, and they were also expecting business from the local community health care facilities. Shoba says “Weekly SA Mirror was an eye opener to us, it is for this reason that they will need to take a cer- much as we know of the existence of the Seta’s we tain number of interns. Shoba said the JBL Engineer- did not know how much more they could empower ing has signed a memorandum of understanding with businesses,” said a grateful Shoba. MZANSI MUSIC LEGEND SEEKS TO NURTURE FUTURE GREATS THROUGH INNOVATIVE SKILLS UNEARTH: The music project seeks to connect like- minded creatives through masterclasses and exhibitions... IN TUNE: Muso Sipho Mabuse calls for ambition By Thuli Zungu ers, and social innovators, she says. a 25-minute drum solo at an event after a power himself and find other ways to stay relevant, includ- Talented South African youngsters have been of- By shining a spotlight on creative icons like outage prevented the band from performing. “That ing often interacting with young creatives so he can fered an opportunity to launch themself to the particular solo earned me the nickname, ‘Hotstix’,” figure out how the music industry has evolved. world through the “My Community Cooks” Pro- “Hotstix” Mabuse, the project encourages young he said. ject, which was launched in June. South Africans to showcase their talents and reach “It’s important to be open to learning new things for the extraordinary, she says. Mabuse, whose career spans more than five dec- all the time. I would love to sit down with the crea- Last week Vuma’s “My Community Cooks” ades, says artists who want to create a lasting career tors of Amapiano music and learn more about this initiative, in partnership with the Soweto Wine and “We seek to connect like-minded creatives in the industry need to be ambitious. “They need to genre, maybe ask them why they felt they should Food Lifestyle Festival, Soweto Theatre and Native through a series of live performances, masterclasses make sacrifices, and dedicate their time and energy call it ‘Amapiano’, especially considering that I Rebels allowed 30 of Soweto’s most gifted crea- and exhibitions. It’s time to shine a light and show- to mastering their craft,” Mabuse said, adding that can’t hear the piano in the music,” Mabuse said. tives, including dancers, actors, photographers and case our talent to the world,” Williams said. The ini- his ambition is what had driven him to excel in his fine arts practitioners, to share their stories, knowl- tiative is expected see the “My Community Cooks” craft. “I would practice for hours on end to hone my Driven by a dream to better himself, Mabuse edge, and experiences through an intimate master- project putting the Panstula music genre and chore- skills, and it paid off,” he said. returned to high school when he was 60. class with one of South Africa’s music greats, Sipho ography on the global map, taking Soweto Street art “Hotstix” Mabuse. to the world, Williams said. Mabuse believes young creatives need to focus He advises young aspiring creatives to adopt on breaking the mould. “South Africa is probably the same mindset and enter the industry to share Mabuse said the programme was launched in Williams says the goal is for the “My Commu- the only country that can produce such a wide vari- their unique story, improve themselves, and leave June to help nurture South Africa’s creative talent, nity Cooks” project to continue across all of South ety of music genres,” Mabuse said. “But, sometimes a legacy, and not to become artists, just for the sake says Mabuse. Lianne Williams, Head of Marketing Africa’s communities to nurture and support crea- we narrow our ability to develop and grow our crea- of being famous. at Vuma says My Community Cooks is aimed at de- tive talent in the country and play a part in the eco- tivity.” veloping skills and creating employment opportuni- nomic recovery of the entertainment sector. “It’s important for artists to remain grounded ties that empower the community. Using “Amapiano”, which is a hybrid genre of and not go into the industry for fame because no Mabuse shared his experience in the industry deep house and lounge music as an example, Ma- matter what’s happening today, you could find your- The programme, created by Vuma, South Af- concerning how he earned the nickname “Hotstix”, buse said everyone seems to be following this new self in a very different position tomorrow. This in- rica’s leading fibre provider, in partnership with the and advice for aspiring artists. “The purpose of this music trend, instead of drawing inspiration from dustry is unpredictable. It makes you famous today Soweto Wine & Lifestyle festival, Native Rebels initiative is to amplify the visibility of undiscovered this and other musical styles to create new genres and flushes you out tomorrow,” Mabuse said. and The Soweto Theatre, is open to Soweto’s finest talent and to expose them to South African icons,” that are just as exciting. musicians, photographers, designers, artists, danc- Mabuse said. Interested wishing to showcase their myriad The “Burn Out” hit maker said he owes his dec- talents on the My Community Cooks project plat- On his nickname, Mabuse said, because he was ades in the music industry to his ability to reinvent form are invited to submit their work by visiting the used to practising on his own, he was able to play project website at, www.mycommunitycooks.co.za. By WSAM Reporter The Weekly SA Mirror’s Ikusasa and Skills THREE COUSINS: Bongani Shoba, Abraham Maselwa and Dalisu Shoba. Photo: Mohau Mofokeng Development and Career Guidance page has channeled numerous graduates and budding MIXER: Paint maker Lebo Diphoto. Chiawelo, Diepkloof and around him to and will applying for funding for special projects entrepreneurs to the right doors for bursaries, Photo: Mohau Mofokeng help them with information that would for the new year. He recently took Lebo Diphoto, internships, apprenticeships, learnerships and help them to successfully apply for further a paint maker who was profiled in Weekly SA funding since its inception about a year ago. education and training, as well as funding Mirror in August to the Chemical Industries Edu- from the SETAs. cation and Training Authority, CHIETA to help One of the beneficiaries of Ikusasa’s youth Diphoto to also apply for funding. and community empowerment drive is the com- “Not only that,” said Shoba, “I also pany, JBL Engineers, which is situated at Mead- helped them to draft winning propos- In July CHIETA’s CEO, Yershen Pillay, said owland just opposite the derelict Meadowlands als; especially for the MERSETA, and CHIETA has R40 Million funding for about 700 Men’s Hostel in Meadowlands, Soweto. took them to the SETA’s office, for them students, including those who could not be fund- to know how things are supposed to be ed by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Dalisu Shoba 46, and his cousin Abraham done.” As their business grew, the three (NFSAS). Maselwa 46 started their company, JBL Engi- men moved to a coal yard in Meadow- neers, from their backyard, 26 years ago. lands, before relocating to their present, Diphoto, who is self-taught paint maker, larger premises in Meadowlands Zone 5 demonstrated to WSAM how he manufactured his Weekly SA Mirror introduced JBL Engineers in Soweto. water-based and rubberised paints, using make- to the Manufacturing Engineering and related shift equipment as he mixed his paint for almost Services SETA (MERSETA) in June this year, Shoba, whose background is in two hours before he became satisfied with the fin- and the company had since received mentoring housing, said their company has two ished product. With no scales to measure his Tita- and funding, and this has helped them to make workshops. One of these is known as nium Dioxide, extender pigments, magnesium ox- great progress. the Maselwa Mechanical Engineering, ide, silicate, and other ingredients, Diphoto used specialising in general motor repairs and empty 1,5 litre and 2 litre plastic bottles, plastic The men, who specialise as motor mechanics, servicing. The workshop, called the Shoba syringes and teaspoons. have not been selfish in sharing their new-found Auto Clinic, specialises in repairing, ser- knowledge with local youths who are keen to be- vicing and refurbishing German-made To get the desired spin, he stirs the paint mix- come motor mechanics. Bongani Shoba, 50, one cars, especially the BMW models. tures with an impeller he attaches to a mechanised of JBL Engineers’ three co-owners, has shared the drill. Almost like Diphoto has a computerised knowledge with nine other mechanics who have Shoba said their two workshops have memory, Diphoto recites his measurements and also received funding from the same MERSETA. signed a memorandum of understanding adds these into an empty 20 Litre. Collectively, the men received funding to the tune with the South Western Further Education of R3.9 million. and Training College at Molapo in Soweto Maphoto has been working with two male so they could refer students requiring on- youths for the past six years. Interestingly, they When Weekly SA Mirror had first inter- the-job training. Shoba said that JBL En- too do not need to read from notebooks to get the viewed Shoba, he said he needed to understand gineers has since registered 30 apprentices right measurements, as they had learnt by just ob- the whole registration and funding-related process serving their boss, Maphoto. at the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), and to learn to be accountable, rather than to be excited that they had received funding, only to squander the funding and have nothing to show for the help that they might have received. This week, Shoba said people in the motor repairs and servicing industry had to learn to col- laborate and uplift one another. Shoba added: “While we do not necessarily need to become partners, we should cooperate and share informa- tion. Collaboration is key.” A grateful Shoba told Ikusasa that after JBL Engineers had received logistical and monetary support from Merseta, he had approached engi- neers in Pretoria, Benoni, Sasolburg, Germiston
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8 WEEKLY SA MIRROR OPINION/ANALYSIS Friday 17 December 2021 Comment WHITE COLLAR A BLEAK CHRISTMAS CRIME FOR MANY IS THEFT Christmas, which will be celebrated next AGAINST weekend, is a time of giving. It is a time to THE POOR count our blessings, shower friends, family members and the less fortunate with gifts. SAYS THE TAX Unfortunately, in South Africa, there is OMBUD probably nothing to give or celebrate this year for many people. The country is almost on its RIDDLE: Higher courts generally soft knees due to the economic crisis that has been when it comes to punishing such crimes... sparked by a series of factors. Topping the list of these factors is the deadly Covid-19 pan- By Judge Bernard Ngoepe Ngoepe has some Aces up his sleeve. He points made reference to exceptional instances of untoward demic which has already claimed more than 90 White Collar Crime is a serious challenge that- out that the Criminal Justice System is of course the behaviour by magistrates during his time as a Judge, 000 lives in two years. The disease did not only most effective instrument to fight crime in the coun- but which were dealt with. In his view, South Africa cause thousands of fatalities and broken fami- we need to fight as a matter of extreme urgency, ac- try because we cannot take the law into our own does not have a corrupt Judiciary. lies. It led to the collapse of a large number of cording to Tax Ombudsman of South Africa, Judge hands. Therefore, we must resort to the companies. Hundreds of thousands of people Bernard Ngoepe. Ngoepe says his view on the punishment of lost their jobs.This fast-tracked the problem of Criminal Justice System. It is, however, not the White Collar Crime by the higher courts is that they poverty and led to many people plunging into It is important to contextualize the seriousness Judiciary alone that fights crime, but a whole chain are generally soft when they punish these kind of debts worth hundreds of thousands of rands. It of White Collar Crime before discussing it fur- comprising the following links: the citizenry, the crimes. “I believe that if the Judiciary can deal firm- left children stranded and without parents who ther. There are reasons why White Collar Crime is South African Police Service, the National Prose- ly with this kind of crime we will have some form had become victims of the deadly disease. abominable. It is often committed because of greed. cuting Authority, the Judiciary and the Correctional of improvement in the country. As I said in some In many instances it is committed by people who Services. He says each link must play its role effec- countries White Collar Crime is not tolerated and The year was also plagued by the continu- are already better off and merely want some more. tively. After all, he says, any chain is as strong as its should you commit such a crime you will be dealt ing rampant corruption which in many cases Money becomes concentrated in the hands of those weakest link. The entire system must be able to deal with severely. Therefore, we need courts that will involved high-profile figures including senior who already have it. with criminal cases expeditiously. not tolerate this crime.” government officials. The Special Investiga- tion Unit had its hands full in investigating and Ngoepe states that White Collar Crime is the He points out that the first link of the chain is The final link of the chain as stated by Judge doing their utmost to prepare water-tight crimi- reason why there is a wide gap between the rich and citizens. They are the first link in the fight against Ngoepe is the Correctional Services, with particular nal cases for successful prosecutions. A lot of the poor. crime because everyone should be a “watch dog” in reference to its Parole Boards. “The parole system progress has been reported where millions that their community. “When we see crime we must be should not be used in such a way as to release peo- had been stolen were recouped through legal “People who commit this kind of crime keep on whistleblowers and report it to the law enforcement ple prematurely and who have not fully paid their action where assets were impounded. President concentrating the wealth in their hands and unfor- agencies. The Tax Ombud, however, acknowledges debt to society. There are cases where people go to Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised investiga- tunately the poor become poorer and poorer, and if that this link still needs to be strengthened to build prison and only for us to find that a few months later, tions into corrupt activities worth millions of this continues, it will eventually lead to some form trust between the citizens and the law enforcement they are clutching at a Bible and claim to have been rands. We hope the findings will help identify of instability.” bodies. transformed. As a result, within a few years they are the culprits who should face the full might of given parole because they have ‘repented’ or ‘reha- the law. A lot however needs to be done to rid Ngoepe says that according to recent statistics, The second link of the chain, according to bilitated.’” It is important to note that there are citi- the country of corruption. Law enforcement South Africa has the widest gap between the poor Ngoepe, is the Police Department. In this regard he zens who complain about people who go on parole authorities must crack down on individuals and the rich. This, he says, is the reason why the points out that competent police officers who are too soon. This ends up undermining the credibility who regard themselves above the law by vir- country cannot afford to exacerbate this crime. well trained and free of corruption, are needed. of the system. tue of being members of the African National Congress who took part in the liberation of “Lots of money and wealth is placed in the hands “There is no excuse for the police to be corrupt. “We need to balance all the requirements prop- Black people in this country. of the few who sit on it instead of the money circu- The police need to do their work with pride.” Third- erly before releasing people on parole. All factors lating in the economy to help develop the country. ly, we have the National Prosecution Au- thority and must be put forward for proper balancing because if The year has also seen the worrying trend again the Judge points out that competent prosecu- we do not do this, people will get the impression that of poverty which has been exacerbated by job White Collar Crime therefore has a negative im- tors who are well trained and free of corruption are we release people on parole too easily and too soon. losses due to the declining economic situation pact on the economic development of the country.” needed in this area. “We have had instances where countrywide. While many will be celebrating It is a crime against the poor. prosecutors were found guilty of corruption and this This could cause people to lose confidence in Christmas and the ushering of the new year, is a clear indication of the kind of problems we have the system,” the Judge says. They may become dis- many families will just be praying to just have “This is why in some countries White Collar within our systems,” says Ngoepe. Such in- stances cour- aged from reporting crime. a plate of food on the table. The country is dai- Crime is viewed as a very serious offence. In coun- were however, exceptionally few. ly experiencing long queues of people begging tries like China, if one is found guilty of such an of- In conclusion, Ngoepe says in order to success- for food. Others wake up in the early hours of fence, they are punished accordingly,” Ngoepe says. The fourth link in the chain that was noted by fully combat White Collar Crime, all the links of the the morning to go and register for the govern- the Judge is the Judiciary. It is his view that we gen- chain must work together. ment’s R350 monthly grant. It is a pathetic These kind of crimes, in most instances, are er-ally have an efficient Judiciary both at the lower • Judge Bernard Ngoepe is the Tax Ombudsman sight. To those who will be celebrating Christ- committed by people in influential positions such as and higher courts levels. In this regard, Ngoepe of South Africa mas and New Year with friends and families, politicians, business people and yet these are people we ask you to spare a thought for those who who should be seen as role models in society. will be spending this time of the year without food and in makeshift shelters they call home. For the country to fight this crime effectively, A little donation will help put a smile on these poor and vulnerable people. This is also a time to pray for those who fell victim to the dreaded Covid-19 pandemic as well as those who are recuperating at home or at health institutions. It is a time to also pray for the health workers including doctors and nurses who persevered under strenuous condi- tions to save lives. Lastly, we would call on motorists to heed the advice from the authorities to drive safely as they travel to different destinations to visit friends and families. Many lives are lost during this time of the year because of arrogant and rude drivers who have no respect for the rule of law. We urge the authorities to be ruthless on reckless drivers who cause a lot of carnage on our roads. We wish all motorists to arrive safely at their respective destinations. 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. 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Friday 17 December 2021 OPINION/ANALYSIS 9WEEKLY SA MIRROR By Isaac Moledi MILITARY The Presidential Task Team (PTT) on Military VETERANS Veterans is looking at the beginning of April STAY COURSE IN 2022 as its target for military veterans to be FIGHT FOR paid pension, but one of the organizations rep- THEIR RIGHTS resenting the military veterans says no agree- ment has yet been reached on the thorny issue FRUITS: Veterans must also enjoy the fruits The amendment will deal, among others, with as it has not been consulted. of freedom they fought for the definition of a military veteran, a policy shift towards the non-statutory force mem- The Liberation Struggle War Veterans amount and the date set for the payment as nego- ans expected around April next year. (LSWV) which represent members of the ANC’s tiations between the two bodies had deadlocked Asked whether he knew anything about the bers, and the provision of health care, housing dissolved military wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe after the PTT had pulled out of the negotiations and burial benefits, where appropriate, to (MK), the PAC’s Azanian Peoples Liberation without informing them. R15 000 a month that military veterans were dependents and surviving spouses of military Army (Apla) and Azapo’s Azanian National Lib- supposed to be paid, Chiyi said the amount was veterans. eration Army (Azanla), says they were not aware “The Liberation Struggle War Veterans is not proposed by the Defence Review and when the • That the restructuring of the Department of of any payment issue date for military veterans as aware of any development on the payment date LSWV agreed to the figure, the organization de- Military Veterans has been initiated with the their negotiations with the PTT had deadlocked and the amount of monthly pension the military clined saying the amount could not be afforded. approval of the service delivery model and sometime ago. veterans is supposed to receive from govern- the development of a proposed structure. The ment as there have not been any engagements Referring to the R4, 2 million which is also proposed structure will be finalised upon the The PTT on Military Veterans was appointed of the LSWV with the PTT on the issue. What I making rounds in the media, Chiyi said the completion of the Amendment of the Bill to by President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier last month can say is that our negotiations with the PTT had amount was put by the LSWV on the table as ensure that the reviewed structure supports to engage with military veterans on their chal- deadlocked sometime ago as we could not reach reparation to military veterans. the new mandate of the Department of Mili- lenges and grievances after several complaints consensus on certain issues including the pension tary Veterans. received by the President about the Department amount to be paid to military veterans and we WSAM’s attempt to solicit responses from the • That Provincial offices have been capacitated of Military Veterans’ (DMV) perceived failure to have not met since then,” Chiyi said. PTT was unsuccessful as our questions sent to the to assist military veterans at provincial level. provide services to them. organization had not been answered by the time • That a moratorium on applications for educa- According to Chiyi, although there have been of going to press. tion support has been lifted and the Depart- The establishment of the PTT came after a figures of between R5 000 and R6 000 that were ment of Military Veterans is now receiving group of military veterans under the banner of being “thrown around” as payment for military The issues relating to military veterans have and processing new applications. the LSWV marched to the Union Buildings on veterans, the agreed amount on how much month- been a thorny one with Parliamentary Select • That consultations were underway on the November 10, 2020 to present a memorandum of ly pension is to be paid to the veterans had not Committee on Security and Justice criticizing the costing and funding of the pension policy. The grievances to the Presidency. been reached due to the deadlock and again be- military authorities of not being serious to address target date for payment is 1 April 2022. cause of the verification process that is going on veterans’ concerns. This led to the Committee to • That the Verification Panel continues with the After the presentation of the memorandum, to determine how many veterans were there on the summon the DMV in March this year to come and verification of military veterans who are non- President Ramaphosa convened a high level brief- DMV database. account. statutory force members. The total number of ing on the plight of military veterans including the processed applications on 16 November 2021 support package they are entitled to as prescribed Asked what action the LSWV will take if the The Committee listed a number of issues that was 2,549. by the Military Veterans Act of 2011, as well as PTT goes alone to unilaterally pay out the pension they wanted to know more about, such as the • That the Department of Military Veterans has gaps and shortcomings. Since its establishment without their input, Chiyi says his organization structure and budget of the DMV, its milestones developed a Memorandum of Understanding in November 2020, the PTT, chaired by Deputy was busy mobilizing all formations of military and key performance indicators, allegations of with the Department of Sports, Arts and Cul- President David Mabuza, has held several consul- veterans to ensure that military veterans received corruption within the DMV, its efforts to provide ture and its agencies to assist with the repa- tative engagements with various military veterans what was due to them. social relief of distress assistance to the veterans, triation of remains, erection of monuments in associations that included the LSWV and a num- the filling of vacant posts, its level of engagement host countries and memorialisation of fallen ber of inter-governmental stakeholders. Although not all military veterans will be in- with local government on various issues including heroes. cluded in the pension payment process as only housing to the veterans as well as the verification • That the Department of Military Veterans is But the engagement and the consultation be- MK, Apla and Azanla members are the ones in- of military veterans on the DMV’s database. re-positioning its skills development and em- tween PTT and the LSWV apparently scuppered volved in the verification process, Chiyi said the powerment programme to ensure that military after the military veterans’ unprecedented ap- LSWV was concerned about the pension figures Responding to recent Parliamentary questions veterans participate in all government pro- proach to highlight their plight by allegedly hold- that are already being proposed by some sources. on how far was the PTT in addressing the issues grammes that can create jobs and business and ing Minister of Defence and Military Veterans According to the DefenceWeb, theproposed mili- raised by the military veterans and the steps that entrepreneurship opportunities. Thandi Modise, her Deputy Thabang Makwetla tary veterans’ pension is expected to be around R6 the government had taken to respond to some of The Department is forming partnerships with and Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gun- 616 a month. It is not known if this amount will the immediate challenges raised by the military various SETAs and other state organs to assist gubele, hostage in Irene, Pretoria, on October 14, be backdated. veterans, Presidentl Ramaphosa said a great deal with various skills development programmes. 2021. of progress had been registered on various fronts. President Ramaphosa said however that the DefenceWeb’s preliminary analysis shows a These included: challenges faced by military veterans were many Responding to the payment of pension to maximum budget of R66 million a month should • That the review of the Military Veterans Act and that they were complex and will require a military veterans on April 2022 as announced by all 9 827 approved veterans qualify for the pen- is ongoing and expected to be taken for public common approach from all organs of government. the government, the LSWV task team member sion. It says the budget for this will be requested comments in early 2022 and it is anticipated “A society like ours, which owes its freedom Mdu Chiyi, told WSAM this week that there has by the DMV from the National Treasury, with a that the Amendment Bill will be tabled to to the sacrifices made by these gallant daughters not been any development between his war vet- decision to make a payment to the military veter- Cabinet and Parliament in 2022. and sons, must do everything it can to ensure that eran organization with the PTT on any payment military veterans and their children are able to en- joy the fruits of the freedom that they have helped to bring about,” President Ramaphosa said.
10 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FASHION/LIFESTYLE Friday 17 December 2021 SOKO A HAVEN FOR NEW IDEAS By Mpumi Brown FRESH: Mall partners with The Grainery on a forethought, the systems, the brand acquisition, the You’ll find the first SOKO District space at concept called “Gather Grocer” which stocks up visual language and most importantly, the business local goods sold on consignment basis... model. We are proud of its complexity and solid the centre of all the action in Rosebank Mall. It’s foundation,” says Gather’s curator and owner of the first of many come and what a good place to The Grainery, Twila Cannell. start – in the bustling heart of the Jozi. This loca- tion resonates with a SOKO District pillar princi- A special focus will be on the offering at ple of creating a regenerative space, a space that Gather. The brands which have come on board are encourages constant movement towards fresh ide- special. They are a true celebration and testament as. SOKO District opened in Rosebank Mall has to the tenacity and creativity of the South African partnered with The Grainery on a concept called food entrepreneur. “Gather Grocer” in which local goods are sold on consignment basis. This 100% South African-owned stop shop, keeps a carefully selected shop-fitting materials Gather is essentially a curated local grocery local as far as possible. Sustainable sourcing and concept store that has local producers of quality recyclability also play pivotal roles in our processes food products at the heart of it. The intention is to – from our exclusive and patented mechanisms to create a grocery store collective that changes the our electronic and lighting systems. shopping experience by giving the expert crafters of food products the ability to reach customers in Technology is a vehicle for improving the qual- a considered, immersive and curated way in a con- ity and sustainability of the community we live in. venient location - a space that makes sense for food Their drive towards innovation – the continual hunt retail. for solutions towards improvement – puts us in a unique position to supply SOKO District retailers Says Hanré Truter, Head of Space at SOKO: with the best and latest technologies. Zero harm. “We are confident that not only will this store be- Ecologically sound. come a destination shopping experience in its own Sustainability right, but that it will also bring much needed traffic and repeat footfall into the district, benefiting all Each brand within SOKO District has a com- retailers within the district.” pletely customisable space which means customers can easily find and recognise their favourite store. “Gather is the child we really considered and From a shop-fitting perspective, nothing goes to studied before deciding we were going to bring it waste. Even shop branding is carefully recycled out into the open. Hundreds of hours went into the into stylish shopping bags after use.
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12 WEEKLY SA MIRROR MOTORING Friday 17 December 2021 TOYOTA FLEXES MOTORING:Briefs MUSCLES FOR 2022 AND BEYOND LEWIS HAMILTON KNIGHTED WELL POSITIONED: The Japanese manufacturer offers more than 100 models of Sir Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in engine-only vehicles in more than 170 countries recognition of a glittering career in Formu- la 1 just days after he controversially lost ROLL OUT: Toyota president Akio Toyoda out on a record eighth title. Hamilton was dubbed a knight by the Prince of Wales during a Windsor Castle in- vestiture ceremony on Wednesday (Decem- ber 15), but he declined to speak to reporters afterwards. His mother, Carmen Lockhart, joined him and was all smiles as they posed for pictures in the castle’s quadrangle. When congratulated on his award, Hamil- ton said: “Thank you.” The 36-year-old is the fourth F1 driver to be knighted, following in the footsteps of Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Stirling Moss, and Sir Jackie Stewart, and the first to be awarded the honour while still competing. Hamilton was recognised in the New Year Honours list fol- lowing a record-breaking year in which he eclipsed Michael Schumacher’s all-time vic- tory tally and emulated the German by win- ning a seventh world title. But on Sunday, 12 December, rival Max Verstappen claimed his first F1 world title af- ter his season-long battle with Hamilton came down to a one-lap shoot-out in Abu Dhabi. MERCEDES-BENZ’S VISION EQXX ALL-NEW: The Toyota bZ4X due for launch next year Mercedes-Benz plans to go the full-electric route by 2030 and will soon present a concept By Ali Mphaki CO2 emissions and other negative impacts to zero. fined its electrification technology. And now, Lexus car to demonstrate its leadership and capabili- Toyota held a press briefing on its battery EV Our goal goes beyond those,” says Toyoda. is embarking on a new chapter. This is the name of ties when it comes to electric-vehicle technol- (BEV) strategies and revealed 16 Toyota and our electrification efforts here at Lexus. Extracting ogy. Lexus BEV models that it is readying for market The Toyota brand now offers more than 100 the full potential of the vehicle through electrifi- launch, including the all-new Toyota bZ4X due models of engine-only vehicles, hybrid electric cation technology… That is what electrification The automaker has already provided next year. vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and fuel means to Lexus. glimpses of the concept, known as the Vi- cell electric vehicles in more than 170 countries and sion EQXX, and in November its R&D chief, During his presentation, President Akio Toyoda regions. The Lexus brand has introduced more than “We will deliver a unique electrified Lexus that Markus Schaefer, confirmed via a LinkedIn announced that the company is going to roll out 30 30 models of engine-only vehicles, hybrid electric combines linear motor acceleration/deceleration, post that the reveal will take place on January BEV models and is anticipating sales of 3.5 million vehicles, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in brake feeling and exhilarating handling to further 3, 2022. The car will highlight the automak- BEVs globally by 2030. The Lexus brand aims to more than 90 countries and regions. pursue the joy of driving. In particular, we believe er’s stand at the Consumer Electronics Show, have BEVs account for 100% of the total sales in that the Battery EV will become the future symbol which kicks off in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Jan. Europe, North America, and China by 2030. Toyoda says: “Furthermore, we will expand the of Lexus as a model that most clearly expresses the 5. options for carbon-neutral vehicles by offering a evolution of the automobile brought about by elec- Akio passionately talked about why and how full line-up of battery EVs. Specifically, we plan to trification.” Schaefer also provided a few new details Toyota has long invested in BEVs and other options roll out 30 battery EV models by 2030, globally of- on the concept, namely that it can cover 1,000 for carbon neutrality. fering a full line-up of battery EVs in the passenger Toyoda concluded that: “We believe that our kilometers (approximately 621 miles) of real- and commercial segments.” accumulated experience is an asset that gives us a world driving on a single charge, or about 100 “We aim to achieve global sales of 3.5 million competitive edge. Going forward, we will increase miles more than the current range king, the battery EVs per year by 2030. Lexus aims to realise Toyota’s luxury arm, Lexus, is as important in our new investment in batteries from the 1.5 tril- 520-mile Lucid Air Dream Edition Range. a full line-up of battery EVs in all vehicle segments this developmental trajectory. “Lexus has pursued lion yen announced in September to 2 trillion yen, However, while the Lucid is a mid-size sedan, by 2030 and to have battery EVs account for 100 unique styling and a unique driving signature, and, aiming to realise even more-advanced, high-quality, the Mercedes is a compact model, with teaser percent of its vehicle sales in Europe, North Ameri- as a pioneer in hybrid electric technology, it has re- and affordable batteries.” photos pointing to a sleek, coupe-like body. ca, and China, totaling 1 million units globally. And it aims for battery EVs to make up 100 percent of its IMPRESSION: The new Toyota Lexus NX longer and of a wider stance Mercedes tapped all of its various divi- global vehicles sales in 2035,” said Toyoda. sions to help maximize the car’s efficiency, including the Formula One team. He explained that we are living in a diversified world and in an era in which it is hard to predict the This extends to the software used by the future. “Therefore, it is difficult to make everyone car. According to Schaefer, the car at normal happy with a one-size-fits-all option. That is why highway speeds will consume a single-digit Toyota wants to prepare as many options as possible kilowatt-hour figure for every 62 miles. for our customers around the world. BMW M TO CELEBRATE We believe that all electrified vehicles can be di- 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH vided into two categories, depending on the energy MOTORSPORT INSIGNIA that they use. One category is that of “carbon-reduc- ing vehicles”. If the energy that powers vehicles is B uyers of M cars or those kitted with the not clean, the use of an electrified vehicle, no matter M Sport Package can have their vehicles’ what type it might be, would not result in zero CO2 front, rear and wheel hubs fitted with the clas- emissions. sic logo that boasts the blue, red, and violet colour design. “The other category is that of “carbon-neutral vehicles”. Vehicles in this category run on clean en- In addition, the marque will also offer 50 ergy and achieve zero CO2 emissions in the whole iconic and historically BMW M paint shades process of their use. We at Toyota will do our ut- for selected models to refer to the various most to realize such vehicles. The Toyota bZ means eras of BMW M’s 50-year history. The col- going ‘beyond Zero’. Freedom of movement and our scheme will consist of hues such as Dakar fun to drive for all. Our goal is not only to reduce Yellow, Fire Orange, Daytona Violet, Monaco Blue, Imola Red or Frozen Marina Bay Blue. The classic logo was first worn by the BMW Motorsport GmbH racing car in 1973 and when the M1 debuted, it spawned the three colour stripes slanted to the right and leaning on the letter M, making it the only BMW M high-performance production to bear the historic motorsport emblem. In both logos, the blue stands for BMW, while the red symbolises racing and the violet expresses the connection between the two. Besides celebrating the anniversary with the return of the iconic logo, BMW M will host events in May 2022 at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como in Northern Italy, followed by the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Great Britain and the Concours d’Elegance in Pebble Beach, Cali- fornia.
Friday 17 December 2021 PERSONAL FINANCE/BUSINESS 13WEEKLY SA MIRROR VITAL TIPS TO OBSERVE WHILE YOU ARE HAVING FUN THIS FESTIVE SEASON TRUST: Only people you trust must know when you go on holiday By Isaac Moledi • You should not alert too many people when tent of injuries to establish if medical atten- Water safety tips: As we are about to unwind yet another tur- you are going on holiday, only those you trust tion is required. Check the damage to vehicles • Always swim with an adult who can swim. must know. to see if emergency services need to be called. • Only swim in a public pool or sea if there is a bulent Covid-19 pandemic year and prepare to Don’t forget to take photos of any vehicles spend quality time with families and friends, it is • Your doors should be locked properly and involved in the crash, exchange names, ad- lifeguard on duty. important to remember to take care, not only of burglar bars are highly recommended. dresses, telephone numbers and ID numbers • Never dive into the water unless the lifeguard ourselves but also our families and think of tak- of everyone involved. ing those precautionary measures that will keep • If your house is broken into, ensure that the If you are travelling at night: says it is safe to do so. us alive in the new year. police are notified immediately. • Be on the lookout for suspicious-looking peo- • Never run along the edge of a swimming pool ple or vehicles. As some prepare to travel far away from our Advices if you are going on a road trip: • Know where you are going; do not use unfa- or push people in. provinces, it is important to remember that road • Plan your trip, the route you will travel and miliar routes to get home. • Stay away from diving boards when in the safety is crucial, not only for drivers but also pe- • Lock your doors and close your windows. destrians. Experts have already warned that more where you will stop and rest overnight. • If you are bumped from behind, head to the pool. and more lives are lost on our roads during this • Make sure your car is roadworthy. nearest police station or place of safety. • Always keep chairs and tables away from the period. • Buckle up. • Never leave keys in your ignition to open • Don’t drink and drive. gates. pool fence to keep children from using them Kirstie Haslam, a partner at DSC Attorneys, • Keep a safe following distance. • Don’t wait for your passengers, drive around to climb over the fence. says on average, more than 40 people die on South • Never use your cell phone or the device while the block or get out of the car and lock the • Do not allow anyone of any age to swim alone Africa’s roads and a further 20 people are left per- doors. - drowning happens to adults too. manently disabled every day. The most dangerous driving. • Never pick up hitchhikers. • When you are entertaining a group of children times on our roads are holiday periods with more • Do not use up your energy on activities which • Don’t get out to assist someone who seems to or adults, have a designated water watcher people driving long distances especially where be in trouble. Inform the police. who is responsible for keeping track of every- drunk driving is more prevalent. will increase your fatigue. To ensure your safety while shopping: one. • Ensure that you drive defensively, assuming • Avoid carrying large amounts of money. • Never leave children unattended in or around So, before you set off on that long deserving • Don’t leave valuable belongings in the trolley. pools - not even for a second. holiday, Haslam - together with other stakehold- that other drivers are bad or aggressive. • Don’t leave your wallet or purse visible. Keep To prevent the spread of Covid- 19 pandemic: ers, including health authorities, the South Afri- • Get enough sleep the night before, at least six the wallet in your front pocket and not the - Maintain a safe distance from others (at least can Police Service, the Department of Transport back pocket. 1 metre), even if they don’t appear to be sick. and the SA National Road Agency, recommend hours. • Don’t let money be too visible, especially - Wear a mask in public, especially indoors or the following simple steps on how to arrive safely • Do not travel when you are emotional or large amounts. when physical distancing is not possible. at home, on the road and while having fund dur- • Hold your child’s hand and be alert of them - Choose open, well-ventilated spaces over ing this festive season : stressed out. at all times. Always accompany them to the closed ones. Open a window if indoors. • Ask your neighbours to remove any mail from • Make sure you have a spare wheel and that it bathroom. - Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub. you post box as this may alert criminals that is in good condition as well as a jack. - Follow local guidance about vaccination. nobody is home. • Make sure your luggage is in the boot and - Cover your nose and mouth with your bent • Although good lighting is recommended, out- elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. side lights during the day should be switched that is closed properly. - Stay home if you feel unwell. off. • Stop every two hours, taking 15 minute - If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention. breaks. • Avoid driving between 1am and 5am. • If you feel tired or restless, pull over at a safe stop and rest for a little while. • Look out for any danger and take care during emergency stops. • In the event of an accident, establish the ex- REPO RATE INCREASE FOLLOWED HEALTHY JUMP IN BOND APPLICATIONS FOR HOMES POSITIVE: Positive activity in the housing market expected next year INTEREST RATES: Carl Coetzee, CEO of By Isaac Moledi Coetzee, CEO of Better- ber. Also encouraging, he says, is that there has BetterBond After holding steady at 3.5% for more than a Bond, the country was now seeing renewed been a significant jump in the average approved year, bond experts say the announcement last bond size, with an increase of 14.6% in October week of a nominal increase of 25 basis points in interest from buyers at the upper end of the market year-on-year. the repo rate was neither unexpected nor cause as they made the most of the low interest rates. for alarm, as the groundwork had already been This led to bond applications for homes of more “We know that interest rates have to normalise laid for consolidation of the residential prop- than R3 million to increase by almost 48%, ac- as our economic activity returns to pre-pandemic erty market. counting for just over 6% of all BetterBond’s levels, and inflation starts to rise. But we under- applications. ccording to Coetzee, house price stand too that this will be a gradual increase with They say this slight shift to 3.75% should not inflation is strengthening in most provinces and the prime lending rate sitting comfortably below hamper the rebound which the economy had wit- BetterBond’s application volumes climbed by double digits for a while yet.” Coetzee says with a nessed over the past year. “After an initial surge 16.6% in October year-on-year. This, according to prime lending rate of 7.25%, the country can look last year in first-home buyer activity,” says Carl Coetzee, saw BetterBond’s bond registrations in- forward to further positive activity in the housing crease by 94% for the six months ending Septem- market in 2022.
14 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORT Friday 17 December 2021 NTSEBEZA SPORTS: Briefs SOCIAL JUSTICE BOKS SET FOR TWICKEN- REPORT NOW HAM REMATCH 2022 AVAILABLE England have officially confirmed their START FROM SCRATCH: The ombudsman four-Test schedule for the 2022 Autumn Nations Series, which includes a rematch recommends a fresh approach if CSA is to against the Springboks at Twickenham in November. achieve the goal of transforming the sport OMDUSDMAN: Advocate Dumisa Ntsebeza headed the inquiry into cricket England begin the series against the teams they will face in Pool D fixtures at the 2023 The Social Justice and Nation-Building (SJN) He also raises concerns over an “exclusionary strategies on how the team is going to socially in- Rugby World Cup, hosting Argentina (6 No- report compiled by ombudsman Adv Dumisa Ntse- culture” in certain past incidents when it came to tegrate. vember) followed by Japan (12 November). beza has been received by Cricket SA and is avail- the selection of black players. He has called on able to the public. CSA to revisit the match-fee system, while a lack The report found that race played no part in They will then face New Zealand on 19 of sensitivity and understanding of the racist un- the match-fixing investigation and the ombuds- November for the first time since the 2019 The report follows the ombudsman’s impor- dertones of comments made by former players was man could not find any evidence supporting the Rugby World Cup semi-final, where England tant hearings into the causes, nature and extent of also highlighted. Furthermore, it was found that allegation that black players were targeted during beat the three-times world champions 19-7. racial discrimination and lack of transformation in work has to be done in rolling out recreational pro- the investigation. The ombudsman finds that the all cricket structures since unification 30 years ago. jects that educate players on the diverse cultures appointments of CSA director of cricket Graeme Their final game is against world champi- and languages that exist within the team and that Smith and Proteas head coach Mark Boucher were ons South Africa on Saturday 26 November. The ombudsman’s process was initially due will give the team an opportunity to come up with flawed from a procedural perspective. Last month, in a tightly contested game Eng- to last four months but was later extended to over land beat the Springboks 27-26 with an 80th six months at his request. CSA made available ex- CSA’s board agrees wholeheartedly that the is- minute penalty. tensive legal and other resources to the ombuds- sues facing cricket “are a complex interaction of man for this process, including spending more multiple factors stemming from the history of this “These fixtures will be a really important than R7.5 million on the process, despite an initial country and consequent socio-economic factors part of our preparation for the 2023 World budget of R5m. While the ombudsman’s report that prevail today”. CSA confirms that although Cup,” said Jones. “It’s almost a mini World commends CSA’s efforts to address the injustices the report is titled an “interim report”, the ombuds- Cup in itself and we’re fortunate to have it less of the past, it highlights that much still needs to man has now discharged his mandate and no fur- than a year before the tournament. be done. It recommends improved internal and ther report is expected. confidential grievance procedures and for media- “It will be a good litmus test for the team tion procedures to be put in place as a means of As CSA chairman, Lawson Naidoo said in his to see where we are at, culminating in playing giving aggrieved players the platform to air their closing remarks to the SJN hearings: “We look for- first and second in the world. frustrations. ward to the report and will engage with it and its recommendations in order to assist in ensuring that AUBAMEYANG’S FATE The ombudsman makes it clear that CSA’s ef- we do indeed move the game of cricket onto a new HANGS IN THE BALANCE forts to provide cricketing facilities in remote areas and different trajectory. We are thus committed and create opportunities for the disadvantaged to to considering the findings and recommendations Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been left in enjoy the game of cricket can only succeed if CSA, with an open mind. the dark over his Arsenal future after being the government and other relevant stakeholders stripped of the captaincy following a series of “start from scratch” in achieving the goal of mak- We will look at the report objectively, having disciplinary breaches. ing cricket a truly transformed sport in disadvan- regard to our social justice obligations, and our du- taged areas. ties as guardians of the game in the Republic of Mikel Arteta refused to say publicly wheth- South Africa.” er or not Aubameyang will play for Arsenal again and Telegraph Sport understands the ROLES REVERSED issue has not been raised privately with the IN NEW DSTV CUP player yet. COMPETITION Arsenal manager Arteta would face a bat- INNIOVATIVE: The responsibility of team selection, tle to offload Aubameyang in the next transfer window if he decides the 32-year-old has no PSL CHAIRMAN: Dr Irvin Khoza technical team and name choice will reside with the fans future under him, as the Gabon international By WSAM Reporter earns £250,000-a-week and will spend a large • Coastal Group 2: Cape Town City FC; Stel- bility of team selection, technical team and name part of January at the African Cup of Nations. The Premier Soccer League (PSL), in partner- lenbosch FC; Chippa United FC; Baroka FC choice will reside with the fans. The roles are now ship with DStv is thrilled to officially announce an (exception) reversed, and we will come out better informed Other than leaving Aubameyang’s future exciting innovation, the DStv Compact Cup. about the fans’ understanding of player chemistry unclear, Arteta and Arsenal have also not dis- • Inland Group 1: SuperSport Utd; Mamelodi through their team selections.” closed, publicly or privately, whether or not he Since partnering with the PSL in September Sundowns FC; Marumo Gallants; Sekhukhune will be fined alongside losing the captaincy. 2014 to deliver the MultiChoice Diski Challenge, Utd Dr Khoza’s sentiments were also echoed by now DStv Diski Challenge – a platform that al- Chief Executive Officer for Multichoice South MUHAMMAD ALI’S GRAND- lowed young talent to showcase their skills - the • Inland Group 2: Orlando Pirates FC; Kaizer Africa Nyiko Shiburi, adding that the disruptive SON EXTENDS UNBEATEN two parties have always looked at innovative ways Chiefs FC; Swallows FC; TS Galaxy FC innovation comes at an opportune moment where RECORD in which they could uplift and grow football in From the 13th of December until 19 December viewers have been starved of close interaction with South Africa. their stars since the pandemic outbreak. Nico Ali Walsh overcame the most threatening 2021, fans will be given the reigns to suggest team fight of his fledgling career as he defeated fel- This partnership further grew with the an- names as part of the DStv Compact Cup via the “We are truly excited to be creating such a low unbeaten prospect Reyes Sanchez by ma- nouncement of DStv as the flagship sponsor of SuperSport TV social media pages (Facebook and powerful fan and club interaction platform in the jority decision in New York. South Africa’s premier football division. This Twitter). DStv Compact Cup. We trust this to be a true marked an elevation of South Africa’s Premier game-changer for South African football as it af- The 21-year-old was following in the foot- Soccer League bringing together the best of sport Then, from the 20th of December 2021 to fords all fans of the 16 member clubs of the PSL an steps of his grandfather Muhammad Ali by and entertainment. the 3rd of January 2022, football fans across the equal voice, while also challenging them to occupy fighting at Madison Square Garden and he ex- country will have the opportunity to choose their the coach’s seat and lead their stars from the safety tended his unbeaten record to three victories in Themed as “The Viewers’ Choice”, the DStv favourite players from these teams using a safe and and comfort of their homes,” said Nyiko Shiburi. an entertaining four-round bout. Ali Walsh was Compact Cup is another exciting PSL and DStv secure USSD code to form the regional DStv Com- taken the distance for the first time of his ca- innovation that brings viewers even closer to the pact Cup squad. All premier division players, with The winner of the innovative tournament will reer, earning the win with scores of 40-36 and game by making their voices heard and giving the exception of those selected for AFCON, will be take home one million rands. Furthermore, a lucky 39-37, while the third judge scored it a 38-38 them a feel of the revered coaches seat. eligible for selection. DStv Compact subscriber will be an instant mil- draw with Sanchez, who had won all six of his lionaire by simply participating in the voting pro- previous bouts. The DStv Compact Cup is set to take place The final squad lists will be announced on the cess. An amount of R500 000 would be on offer for over the last two weekends of January 2022, where 5th of January 2022 with voting for the starting non-Compact subscribers winners. SPECIAL LIMITED CHIEFS viewer, coach and player collaboration will be par- line-ups commencing on the same day and closing NO.77 JERSEY amount, as the PSL divides its 16 member clubs on the 12th of January 2022. The PSL will soon be announcing all the de- into four regions, comprising of two inland and tails of how fans can actively get involved in the In celebration of the executive chairman’s 77th two coastal regions, as follows: Speaking at the official launch of the inno- competition. This will be in addition to the various birthday year, Kaizer Chiefs have made avail- • Coastal Group 1: AmaZulu FC; Golden Ar- vative competition at the PSL Headquarters in DStv Compact Cup fan engagement activities that able a limited edition special for the Amakhosi Parktown, Johannesburg, chairman of the PSL, will be rolled out throughout the festive season. faithful. rows FC; Maritzburg United; Royal AM FC Dr Irvin Khoza said: “This is yet another amazing innovation. It will be refreshing that the responsi- Supporters saw the Senior Team wearing the home jersey numbered 77 on the Chair- man’s birthday (16th October) as a tribute to him after which they defeated Chippa United 4-0 in a win dedicated to him and the Kaizer Chiefs supporters. The Club will only print 77 jerseys and make them available on a first come first serve basis. In addition, the jersey will be signed by the Chairman Kaizer Motaung underneath the Kaizer Chiefs badge and a personalised letter signed by ‘Chincha Guluva’ will also be in- cluded as part of this exclusive deal. This can be a perfect Christmas or birthday gift to a loved one as they will have an exclu- sive product that only a few in the country will be able to get their hands on.
Friday 17 December 2021 SPORT 15WEEKLY SA MIRROR A ROLLERCOASTER best competitions as strong as possible - especially YEAR COUPLED BY the Premier League - and it is not fair when one BAFANA’S FAILED team fights to arrive at the top and cannot qualify Molefi Mika WORLD CUP DREAMS because the success is already guaranteed just for a few clubs,” added Guardiola. TOUCHLINE WHITHER: This year was, however, not MUSINGS all doom and gloom... Coach Guardiola summed it up perfectly be- cause the whole thing seems to be influenced by By Molefi Mika Viva Motsepe! the sporting world. greed, selfishness and could prove divisive. The year 2021 to some sports lovers must Jordaan at the time was paying more attention Thankfully though the move was soon snuffed We’re back home now. That today we no long- have been one the most disappointing in certain to the needs of the new CAF president, Patrice out. In short, seemingly only commercially attrac- er have a club called Phunya Sele Sele (Celtic) or instances - if not hurting - while for others it was Motsepe, and also did nothing when coach Molefi tive teams that boasted a big following would get Masele to some in the PSL, a team that boasted quite fulfilling. Ntseki was fired. an automatic invitation, irrespective of their cur- passionate supporters called Siwelele, is one of rent form. the cruellest blows to have hit sports in 2021. For In a single year our senior national soccer team Needless to say, Ntseki’s replacement Hugo the record the club was sold to business woman Bafana Bafana, on two occasions failed to qualify Broos, also failed to take us to the FIFA 2022 Much as Manchester City bosses were delight- MaMkhize (Shauwn Mkhize) who later renamed it to represent in major events. Bafana won’t be at World Cup finals. For a football loving and ambi- ed about their club being named as one of the af- Royal AM, a transaction that subjected Free State next year’s AFCON tournament in Cameroon, tious country like South Africa, this is quite disap- filiates of that Super League, their well decorated to some mourning during the Spring months. come January 9-February 6, and neither will they pointing. coach Pep Guardiola, however, differed. be there at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. But of course sad as it might be, we were af- But we can never forget the disgusting be- “If you ask me about these teams that have ter all long warned as also confirmed in the book As if adding insult to injury, SAFA CEO haviour of Masandawana fans in May, when they been selected for this hypothetical competition in Dance Siwelele about the prospect of Celtic being Danny Jordaan was not even present the day pa- intimidated their visiting opponents, Egypt’s Al the future, I don’t know the reason why,” he told lost to their faithful. This year was, however, not per-tigers Sudan eliminated Bafana in that final Ahly, by attempting to block their bus in their Manchester Evening News. some total doom and gloom for all sporting codes qualifying game. Our football commander in chief CAF Champions League semi-final at the Lucas as a celebration song was sung here and there ac- chose to desert our troops in preference to attend- Masterpieces Moripe Stadium. This is the worse “Sport? It is not sport when the relation be- companied by some dancing. ing a “ceremony” where he was to be announced despicable fan behaviour of its kind! tween effort and success and reward doesn’t ex- as Motsepe’s advisor in sport and marketing. ist. It is not a sport. It is not a sport if success is Our athletes when they returned with a hand- And whilst we were holding our breath, things already guaranteed. It is not a sport if it doesn’t ful medals both from the Summer Olympics as were happening in Europe, where we saw the near matter if you lose. well as the Paralympics we rejoiced. In netball formation of a 20 Super League team that shook our national team rose to the occasion by becom- “That’s why I said many times that I want the ing Africa’s champions, something that was also enacted by Sundowns’ Banyana Bastyle in the women’s CAF Championship League. Also, Sundowns who are running away with the league title already, won the 2021 MTN8 Cup earlier and are working hard to register titles-tre- ble by adding the Nedbank Cup at the end of the season. Happy and a safe festive season to all our read- ers. # Molefi Mika, SA Sport Hall of Fame – 2008 Media Inductee is an author of three non-fiction books: Modest Life Changer; Resilient Ntate Molemela; Dance Siwelele THE ZOLA BUDD PRODIGY: The girl from Bloemfontein Zola Budd she ran 5,000 meters in 15:01.83 — which set a new AND MARY in full flight in one of her international races women’s record. “That’s when I realized ‘Hey, I’m not By WSAM Reporter too bad,’” Zola said. It’s also when she started gaining DECKER STORY Zola Budd had the chance to be named the best in international attention from the press. the world. All she had to do was outrun the Ameri- SCANDAL: The incident between the two can Mary Decker. But, unfortunately, it wasn’t quite “If the results were to be believed,” John Bryant athletes would prove to be one of the greatest that simple — as Zola found to her cost. What hap- from the Daily Mail wrote, “there was a teenage girl, controversies in Olympic history pened next became one of the greatest scandals in running without shoes, at altitude, up against domes- Olympic history. And even years later, we’re still tic opposition, who was threatening to break world HOW IT HAPPENED: Mary Decker tumbling to the grass as Zola went speeding past her finding out the truth of what really went down. records.” It sounded impossible. Though Zola’s record wasn’t official — South Africa was banned from com- The historic moment happened so quickly. During peting due to its racist apartheid policy — she’d piqued the women’s 3,000-meter final, Mary went tumbling to enough interest. the grass as Zola went speeding past her. Was there a push? A shove? The Los Angeles crowd wasn’t sure. All The Daily Mail took an interest in Zola, and in ex- they saw was their representative down for the count. change for the rights to her life story, they helped the talented athlete get a British passport. With this crucial Zola had to fight to have her side heard. Would it document, she’d have the chance to compete on the spell the end of Zola’s career? She’d previously had a biggest international stage of them all: the Olympic well-earned reputation as a talented runner. She wasn’t Games. naturally athletic, either. In fact, she only started run- ning because her older sister Jenny did. But wherever But while Zola was excited to compete, some peo- Zola went, she stood out. What set Zola apart? Well, ple protested her running for England. She was a white there was the curious detail that she never wore shoes! South African, and so she represented the privileged, As a kid, she ran barefoot around Bloemfontein, her racist part of her home country. Many thought she South African hometown, with her sister. And once didn’t deserve to run against the other athletes. “Until Zola showed some skill at running, she found a coach. I got to London in 1984, I never knew Nelson Man- Jenny, meanwhile, went into nursing. dela existed,” Zola said to a reporter in 2002. “I was brought up ignorant of what was going on. All I knew She worked the night shift, only seeing Zola as she was what the white side expressed in South African left for school in the morning. And a major loss may newspapers — that if we had no apartheid, our whole have spurred Zola on — whatever the cost. In 1980 economy would collapse. Only much later did I realize Jenny was being treated for melanoma in the hospital, I’d been lied to by the state. Regardless of the protests, yet Zola wasn’t allowed to visit her sister. She was just Zola carried on. She ran a 3,000-meter event in 9:02.06 14, and so her family tried to keep the seriousness of the and qualified for the Games. Soon, she would com- situation away from her. Naturally, it came as a shock pete with the most talented female runners in the world. for Zola when Jenny ultimately lost her battle. Zola put And, yes, they included Mary Decker. Mary first shot her grief into running, getting up at 4:45 a.m. every day to fame when, at just 14, she ran against the Soviets in to exercise. Then, after school, she’d run for another Minsk. And she spent the next decade setting interna- two hours. And her dedication made a difference: Zola tional records at every distance, from 800 to 10,000 me- earned first place in a 4K she’d previously lost. Mo- ters. Reporters were eager to set “Little Mary Decker” mentum was building. Zola kept winning. Eventually, against the controversial Zola.” The 3,000-meter final went on as planned. Mary quickly set the pace, and Maricica, Zola, and a third run- ner, Wendy Sly, were in pursuit. Then, at the 1,600-me- ter mark, Zola arced away from Mary to move into first. Mary bumped into Zola’s left foot with her right thigh. Zola carried on running until Mary accidentally clipped her calf with her right sneaker. The pair touched again, and Mary fell, ripping off Zola’s number. Zola kept her balance and continued the race. It wasn’t until her next lap that she realized Mary was injured. The rest of the runners passed Zola, who ulti- mately finished in seventh place. Meanwhile, the audi- ence booed. In the official rules, the runner doing the passing is responsible for avoiding contact. It seemed, then, that the crowd thought Zola was too aggressive in passing Mary. Was that fair? Another runner, Cornelia Bürki, witnessed the incident and explained what she had seen. “I saw what happened,” Burki said. “I saw Mary pushed Zola from the back. Zola over- took Mary, and Mary didn’t want to give that position in front. Mary ran into Zola from the back. As she fell down, she pushed Zola.” Burki also claimed that Zola attempted to talk to Mary after the race.
MIRROR SPORTWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... LEAKING: Bucs keeper Siyabonga Mpontshane had a bad day at the office BUCS BRACE; Sundowns lanky striker Pavol Safranko scored two goals. WALLOPED HODOO: FAILURE TO DEFEND SET- By Ali Mphaki PIECES SINK THE BUCCANEERS completed his brace after pouncing on a loose Just what will it take for Orlando Pirates to beat ball resulting from an initial save from Mpon- Mamelodi Sundowns? This is the question on the against a side yet to concede a defeat in the ongo- to injury, with Olisa Ndah failing to emerge from tshane. lips of enraged Pirates fan who feel their team ing season. the tunnel for the visitors, while the hosts lost simply cannot match the marauding Sundowns Grant Kekana who was stretchered off moments This was before another set-piece yielded an- pound for pound. An enterprising first half ended goalless, with before the halftime whistle. other strike for the home side, with Lakay again no shots on target at either end. finding Shalulile from a dead-ball situation for Sundowns thrashed Orlando Pirates with an While opportunities at goal were rare the fourth goal of the night. impressive 4-1 win in the DStv Premiership on However, it wasn’t without a few close calls, throughout the duration of the first half, it only Friday evening. Masandawana were ruthless in one of which was when Deon Hotto responded took Sundowns five minutes to edge ahead in By then, Pirates’ search for parity had turned front of goal in match number 17 in the DStv with a threatening effort of his own at the other the second as Themba Zwane poked one into the to one for a consolation goal, and that came with Premiership. end, but skewed his final shot which went well back of the net from close range from a free-kick the final action of the contest when Fortune Ma- wide of the target. karinge’s screamer from outside the box made it A brace from Pavol Safranko and one each e from a free-kick delivered by Lyle Lakay. 4-1. for Themba Zwane and Peter Shalulile saw the Ten minutes from the break, Peter Shalulile Set-pieces continued to be the visitors’ detri- defending Champions secure themselves a fourth had a shot at the Bucs goal, but a timely inter- ment, with Pavol Safranko finding the hosts’ sec- In the end, it was the home side’s night, with win in a row in the league. vention from Bandile Shandu ensured that it ond with a header from a free-kick after leaping the Buccaneers condemned to their worst defeat remained 0-0 as he deflected the ball out for a high to beat the Bucs defence. of the season. It was the The Brazilians who had the first corner. A nightmarish evening continued for Pirates, Pirates XI: Mpontshane (GK), Nyauza, Ndah opportunity, breaking quickly thanks to a precise who found themselves three down as Safranko (Mngonyama 46’), Mako, Shandu (83’), Mot- cross taken by Lyle Lakay into the box from a What was a physical first half ended with shwari, Mosele (Makaringe 69’), Makhubela, corner kick that connected with Thapelo Morena, each side losing a key member of their personal Lorch (Maela 84’), Hotto, Peprah (Mhango 69’). but unfortunately his shot let him down as it went Sundowns X1: D. Onyango, A. Jali (65’ Mod- over the goalposts. iba), T. Zwane, G. Kekana (45’ Safranko), L. Lakay (81’ Ngobeni), R.Coetzee, R. De Reuck, Emerging unbeaten from their last six out- T. Morena, P. Shalulile (81’ Kapinga), R. Nasci- ings, the visitors sought to upset the apple cart mento, S. Mkhulise (65’ Mvala)
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