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2 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 11 November 2022 CORRUPTION CHARGES LAID AGAINST CRIME INTELLIGENCE BOSSES DOSSIER: A police officer alleges that corruption and nepotism rampant in the unit… By WSAM Reporter who qualified who should have been given that 2018) General Makhele admitted that the matter Major-General Agnes Makhele A charge of corruption and maladministration post but she decided to give the post to her son- of the kids and girlfriend employed at POCIM has been opened against senior officers of the in-law. This was a means devised to bring the was a true reflection as Colonel Phori reported. South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime said senior police official’s daughter back to Free Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe went further to report Intelligence in the Free State Province. State from North West, where she was earlier the matter on a live television proceedings of the posted through a promotion and the way back Zondo Commission of Inquiry in 2020 and 2021”. In an affidavit in possession of the paper, the home was through the promotion of the husband complainant Colonel Modisang Phori, who is em- (son in law)”. Meanwhile, former Gauteng Crime Intelli- ployed as police official in the Free State Prov- gence boss Richard Mdluli is subject of another ince Crime Intellegence stated the following un- In an unrelated matter, Major Agnes Makhele, criminal matter after allegations that seven mem- der oath the alleged prevalence of corruption and who is the provincial head of SAPS Crime Intel- bers of his family were appointed in the division nepotism involving senior officials in the unit. He ligence in the Free State Province and former in 2010, apparently costing the state about R5m laid the charges with the Park Road Police Station SAPS National Commission of Police Kgomotso in salaries and expenses, although some spent in Bloemfontein last week. Phahlane, including a group of senior police of- their time shopping or visiting family in other ficers, are out on bail on corruption charges. provinces. The affidavit reads in part: “Between 2018- 2022 financial year Crime Intelligence Manage- Phahlane, Makhele and other high-ranking Giving testimony at the Zondo Commission ment fraudulently devised a scheme to employ officers in the Crime Intelligence (CI) division into State Capture Inquiry in 2019, Crime Intel- more than ten (10) of their kids, kids of senior were arrested in a series of raids that followed ligence officer Dhanajaya Naidoo said he was put police officers and a girlfriend without advertis- a Directorate (ID) probe into a R54-million pro- in charge of “handling” the family members and ing the posts, and paid them out of Secret Service curement scandal which has spanned years. overseeing the administration of their expenses Account under false pretence as informers, whilst in the unit. He told the commission that Mdluli the real informers and agents, more especially Phori continues to state under oath: “This em- and other senior officials allegedly used a 2010 under Crime Intelligence were not paid for their ployment of kids and girlfriend at the provincial recruitment drive as an instrument to illegally ap- good work. office for Control of Interception and Monitoring point or promote friends and family into the divi- is highly irregular and criminal, as people who sion. All these kids and girlfriend were employed are deployed in the office have to undergo screen- under the most sensitive of monitoring and inter- ing, vetting and the experience of people who The recruitment process, which saw 250 ception.” codes and language used by criminals which all Crime Intelligence agents appointed without the people above did not know and understand… normal procedures being followed, was initiated Phori also alleges that, between 2021-2022 fi- by Mdluli and the division’s secret service ac- nancial year, a post was advertised at crime intel- According to Phori, between the period 2018 count finance boss Solomon Lazarus, according ligence where a senior police official’s son-in-law and 2022 he was charged departmentally “so to a TimesLive report. Both men stand accused from North West got the job in Bloemfontein and as to disturb all the investigation of corruption of looting the secret service account to finance was placed at Monitoring and Interception. in Crime Intelligence Management in the Free overseas trips and luxury cars and maintain their State”. Phori concludes: “During the visit of the private homes. “There were many members in the Free State Inspector General Dr Setlhomamaru Dintwe (in By WSAM Reporter UIF CONDEMNS UIF Commissioner Teboho Maruping The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has DEATH THREAT continues. expressed extreme concern at a death threat made to a staff member who is auditing com- AGAINST Gumede was received a total of 135 years’ panies that benefited from the Covid-19 Tempo- EMPLOYEE imprisonment, with some of sentences running rary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (Cov- concurrently. He was arrested in Durban, KwaZu- id-19 TERS). ABUSE: Pushback against the fund’s “follow the lu-Natal, in August last year following an investi- money” crackdown on employers who received gation by the Hawks, processed fraudulent TERS The fund was alerted by a law enforcement Covid-relief monies, but failed to pay it over to claims on behalf of four Gauteng bakeries, includ- agency that an employer made an anonymous threat their workers… ing Country Pies and LPG Clotilda. He worked as to kill the UIF official if the audit proceeded. The a private bookkeeping consultant for the bakeries. audits on employers are part of the UIF’s “follow To date, at least 10 people had been convicted delani Gumede, for R11 million worth of Covid-19 the money” project to ensure that the right amounts and sentenced to direct imprisonment or suspended TERS fraud. of money were paid over to workers at the right sentences for fraud, theft, and money laundering in time and that employers did not abuse the money. relation to the Covid-19 TERS. The most promi- Another 30 suspects have also been arrested nent case was a matter where 20 years of direct for Covid-19 TERS related offenses and the Fund UIF Commissioner Teboho Maruping has imprisonment was meted out to bookkeeper, Lin- anticipates more arrests as Phase 2 of the “follow strongly condemned the death threat, saying that the money” project, which started in July 2022, the fund would not be deterred from auditing all employers who benefited from the R62 billion paid to date through Covid-19 TERS. “As the UIF, we view the threat in a very se- rious light. Equally, we are gravely shocked and disturbed by this threat against the official who is a dedicated public servant, committed to ensuring that workers’ monies were not abused. Since the inception of Covid-19 TERS, the Fund had observed “with great disappointment how some employers received monies but failed to pay it over to their workers”. In some instances, “we learnt with disgust that employers were pay- ing over only part of the monies and not the full amounts,” and that companies were using funds for other than the intended purposes. “Therefore, these malicious and criminal acts to interfere with our audit process will not be toler- ated and we shall continue doing our work without fear or favour,” said Maruping.

Friday 11 November 2022 NEWS 3WEEKLY SA MIRROR The trinity whose voices are synonymous with the success of the iconic O’Jays, Walter Williams, the late Sammy Strain and the ever vibrant Eddie Levert. Eddie Levert’s enthralling Rotterdam, Netherlands 2018 gig, in Europe. By Gugug Sibiya. THE MIGHTY disco hits in 1969. But when a subsequent deal with Chess Records reached a stalemate, they were on The mighty O’Jays, one of the world’s most O’JAYS the verge of quitting for good. “Gamble and Huff iconic soul outfit, is currently on a farewell Love ON THE changed my mind. Nobody made me want to sing Train Tour, globally. An opportunity to connect FAREWELL LOVE like they did.” Levert says he then spoke to the with and thank their throngs of fans for a beau- TRAIN JOURNEY band members to sign up with the Philadelphia In- tiful musical journey. Following an illustrious ternational label because he knew they would get career spanning over 64-years, the two origi- CURTAIN-DOWN: A somewhat decrepit Eddie airplay. Bobby Massey, a former member, wasn’t nal surviving band mem- ber Eddie Levert and Levert says, “Yeah, man. I’m 80 years old and the having it. After a lot of persuasion, he relented.” Walter Williams, are in pain. legs are going.” Back Stabbers was the game changer. “You Reaching the excruciatingly difficult decision At first, they went as The Mascots, then became middle of nowhere, and, on the radio, they started spent years chasing a hit and when you finally get of hanging their mic for good, wasn’t easy. Doing it The Triumph to finally emerge as the O’Jays in playing Back Stabbers. Except we didn’t realise it it, it’s like dreams are finally coming true. It’s un- one more time for their fans makes it palatable for 1963. A name they adopted after a Cleveland DJ because all we’d heard when we recorded, was the believable it’s finally happening. Then you realise these men who’ve loved and dedicated their lives Eddie O’Jays championed them, to a point of scor- rhythm section and they’d added the strings. what groupies were about. You ask, where were to singing since they were children. On this epic, ing a minor US hit with Lonely Drifter. you when I was younger? I needed you then.” gratitude-oozing memory lane tour, the childhood “We didn’t recognise it was us until the sing- friends will be with partner in song Eric Grant. He “Our first gig was on a major stage. We per- ing started! That was the moment we realised we Lord Gas a record company promoter gave joined the duo in 1995, the youngest at 65 years, formed in front of 3 400 people. We were thinking were in the business. And the more you get into it, Levert a lesson about singing to the fat girls, in- since Williams is 79 years young. Could this seri- this is what we want to do for the rest of our lives. it’s less about the girls and more about the business stead of focusing on the pretty ones. The former ously be their last trip on the Love Train? A laugh- and trying to be a true star and making a living,” (fat girls) bring all their pretty friends to the shows. ing Levert says, “Yeah, man. I’m 80-years old and The bug had bit!” Soberly, “I was so naïve Levert states. “Before Back Stabbers it was a strug- He concedes it was true, and it was a turning point, the legs are going. I feel like Moses,” confesses the about the music industry. I thought that as soon as gle. I was married, had two kids and rent to pay. a fact he shared with his son. Levert had two sons man, who still gets the crowd down and begging you made a record, you are rich, you are made and We did all kinds of clubs, Detroit, Buffalo, travel- both of whom are dead. They formed an R&B out- for more, in a recent interview with British weekly you can buy your mum a house. We didn’t have ling around in a station wagon. Sometimes with a fit, Levert. It scooped a Top 10 hit in the UK for Express. knowledge on publishing, we learnt on the school five-piece band which was cramped.” Before that, their hit Casanova. of hard knocks.” The silky, smooth, massive Back their biggest success was Lipstick Traces (On a The O’Jays’ smooth, timeless, spell-binding Stabbers finally gave them their first taste of suc- Cigarette) which went Top 50 in 1965. “In the 60s, Gamble & Huff changed everything for the repertoire, seamlessly bridges the generation gap. cess. That, thanks to signing up with the godfathers we were considered a Pop act and not R&B. So, we O’Jays. “They recognised our gospel roots and our Their catchy, soulful, sing-alongs have always cap- of all producers, Philadelphia’s music machine of gigged with The Dave Clark Five, Beach Boys and ability to switch between lead vocals. Leon could tured audiences’ hearts, and a legacy of marriages Kenneth Gamble & Leon Huff in 1972. “It pro- Sony & Cher. We did a lot of shows with DJs, we’d make a piano sound like a whole band. When we and entanglements galvanised in the wake of their pelled us to Number 3 on the US Charts and Top do four or five gigs a night,” says Levert. recorded Love Train, it didn’t have any lyrics. Ken- ditties. Music that remains a staple diet of choice 15 here. ny came up with them on the spot, in five minutes. that’s nourished aficionados without fail. And the The O’Jays first worked with Gamble & Huff trio responsible for this excitement has always been “We’d just left for the West Coast, doing dates, at Neptune Records, releasing minor hits includ- He was prolific.” The song was an international Levert, Williams, with Grant stepping in for the late midnight specials, Hullaballoos on NBCs and all ing One Night Affair, regarded as one of the earlier smash hit in 1973. “Whenever people hear it, they Sammy Strain. Like most groups of their time, their that. We were in Colorado,” Levert recalls, “in the start a dancing train.” roots are deeply steeped in gospel. Five gifted teen- age friends formed the group in Canton, Ohio, in “The 70s were the peak,” continues Levert. 1958. It later branched out to pop, another biggie “We were at the top of our game, living that dream. back in the day. The crowds, the TV shows, the money, it was un- believable man. And it carried on through the 80s. “Our first gig was at the YMCA in Canton. We didn’t do it for the money. We did it to hear the girls Gigs to England in 1974 where they were loved scream and all that good stuff.” Levert said when and warmly received, followed. They dropped they did, and they saw how they reacted, “we were a live al- bum recorded in London. A Vegas resi- hooked. Then we entered a talent contest in Ohio dency was next. “To be on a stage where Elvis had and got first prize, $25 and we were hooked again!” performed, with Sammy Davis down the street. To meet these people and feel you’re now one of them, It’s hard to believe but back then, they mostly how did I get here? It was great to share space with performed covers. “We copied our whole routine them, a tremendous ac-complishment.” from the Coasters,” he admits. One unscrupu- lous promoter even persuaded them to perform as The hits dried up, but the group continued to Coasters. “He wouldn’t pay for the Coasters so we tour and release albums. The last of which was in did gigs as them until someone said “Hey, last week 2018, The Last Word. It’s true to their Philly her- you were Little Anthony and the Imperials” I said I itage and was the subject of a PBS special. “We don’t know what you are talking about.” needed to say something. We’ve always tried to help people, make their lives better through music. The name of the band changed with the genres. We always wanted to do something that’s last- ing” concludes legendary Levert. – additional in- formation and interview from the Express

4 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 11 November 2022 KK LAUNCHES payers To fully appreciate the UBP Benefit,’ he NEW says, adding that this is the way South Africans will meaningfully participate in the economy. POLITICAL FORMATION Likely to ruffle some potential voters is BIGSA’s proposition to abolish the Child GRANTS: Mandate to do away with child Grant, which Kekana says is meant to discour- support grants but increase basic income age children from desperately falling pregnant assistance... in order to access the grant. ‘The Child Grant will be abolished to discourage children from NEW KID ON THE BLOCK; President By Ali Mphaki must actively participate in the economy of their desperately falling pregnant in order to access of BIGSA Hendrick “KK’ Kekana A new political party is to be launched in country’, BIGSA’s value proposition is that citi- the grant. A new grant for special cases of aban- wants to see real change in SA South Africa next weekend geared to con- zens aged 18 to 25 years will receive a Universal doned destitute children and orphans under the test the forthccoming 2024 general elections. Basic Pay (UBP) of R1,200 each month, R400 age of 18 will be introduced,’ he says. Named Basic Income Grant SA, BIGSA, it is of which per individual will be kept back for ter- the braincbhild of well-known property and tiary education assistance for needy students in Kekana says should BIGSA win the 2024 security guru Hendrick Kekana, popularly the form of a repayable student loan. general elections, they will set up The Munici- known as “KK”. pal Bank of South Africa through the buying of If the Loan is not repaid, it will be deducted a controlling share, at a fair market value, in one An MBA graduate from Wits, Kekana is the from the individual’s future UBP payments. Fu- of The Big 6 Commercial Banks in South Africa founder of Venus Security International and also ture generations will continue to use the repaid within four months of taking over Government. managing director of a consortium of companies student Loans. Kekana says the Universal basic that offer electronic solutions to the Department pay will be funded by all South Africans when ‘The Acquisition Price will be fixed at a of Correctional Services. BIGSA is currently buying services and goods from businesses. All predetermined date pre-election share price. registered With the CIPC as a Non-Profit Com- sales in RSA will be taxed through a Universal Change The Name to eg ABSA Municipal Bank pany and the Founders intend to register it With Sales Tax (UST). of SA or FNB Municipal Bank of SA or any of the IEC of RSA as ‘a non-racial; non-sexist and the Big 6 Commercial non-discriminatory political party’. Coming to both employed and unemployed Banks. citizens, Kekana says these Will qualify for the Moving from the premise that ‘all South Universal Basic Pay (UBP), including those cur- Disburse the Universal Basic Pay (UBP) African citizens born of South African parents rently receiving grants. ‘Personal Income Tax Through That Semi State-Owned Commercial will be reasonably reduced, for the current tax- Bank for ease of delivery,’he says. Kekana adds that the South African Revenue Service will col- lect and pay the Universal Sales Tax to the Semi State Owned Municipal Bank of SA on a monthly basis. ‘To avoid any Corruption Claims, No Gov- ernment Official or Administrator Must have any control over The Universal Sales Tax (UST) Funds. Only State Bank officials Will. SARS must pay the amounts directly to the Municipal Bank of SA after collecting the Tax from Mer- chant,’ he says. Stressing the need for a new economy, BIG- SA says the current trajectory is taking the coun- try in a wrong direction. The official launch and AGM of BIGSA will take place at the Orlando Communal hall in Soweto on November 26. Kekana says the gathering will elect a na- tional senate of 20 members including nine Pre- mier candidates from the nine provinces. SOWETO RESIDENTS UP IN ARMS OVER BLACKOUTS DISRUPTION: More than 300 houses – most occupied by pensioners – without electricity in Zola since last year… By Vusi Xaba place a damaged box in our mini sub-station. If the There is no hope for an end to power disruptions customer is not paying, we go look for funds else- for the residents of Zola in Soweto who have where within Eskom because Eskom does not have been without lights for months after a trans- money. That is only when we can give date as to former in the area caught fire in June last year, when we can install the damaged box”. leaving 300 houses in the dark. Maphalala emphasised that Eskom would con- Local residents and officials from the power tinue cutting off non-paying customers and those supply utility failed to reach an agreement during who connected illegally would be fined R6500 a heated meeting that lasted for about four hours for the first-time offense, R12 000 for the second on Tuesday, as the two parties made accusations time and complete termination from the grid after against each other over the blackouts. the third time transgression. He also warned that they would withdraw their technicians when under A total of 300 houses have been in the dark threat of being during callouts. since the second half of 2021 while other house- holds have had lights restored, but continue to ex- Some residents confirmed during the meeting perience sporadic power supply disruptions. that the area had a long-standing problem of a cul- ture of non-payment of electricity. At the centre of the dispute is the unfixed trans- former damaged during a fire in June last year as Residents have raised concerns about black- well as Eskom’s unilateral introduction of pre-paid outs causing chronic medication, which needs to be electricity meters and non-payment of services – stored in a cool place in the refrigerator, to spoil. problem that resulted in the power utility withdraw- Some raised concerns that it was difficult to by bulk ing its service. Residents also accused Eskom of not groceries in the absence of refrigeration. installing the service despite having collected R500 a household to have the problem fixed. An elderly woman told the meeting: “Look around. The majority of the people packed in this The local Esithebeni primary school is among hall are the elderly, to whom families are depend- the community institutions that have been affected, ent for support through pension grants since a lot of rendering it difficult to provide the school nutrition people are not working. You must also consider that programme. your customers are pensioners”. Trying to cool flaring tempers as residents Ward councilor Bhekukwenza Mngadi told slayed on the Eskom delegation, the parastatal’s Weekly SA Mirror after the meeting that another customer service officer, Vusumuzi Maphalala, problem was that Eskom has installed household explained: “When we receive a complaint, we first electricity meter boxes that were not linked to their check if the customer is paying. If it is confirmed system. This, as had been expressed in the meeting, that the customer is paying it takes 48 hours to re- resulting in customers not being able to load their units.

Friday 11 November 2022 CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR Consumer Eye AWARD-WINNING CONSUMER EDITOR LOOKS 060 936 2673 INTO YOUR COMPLAINTS MALPRACTICE COSTS HOSPITALS BILLIONS OF RANDS IN LAWSUITS ACTIONS: Eastern Cape mom who had uterus removed allegedly without her consent during childbirth demands R3 million from Government... By Thuli Zungu of her daughter when she was 17. jorie Venter’s wound and permitting the object to a hysterectomy malpractice claim. Hysterectomy malpractice claims are rife in She says her relationship with her fiance also remain in her during a 2013 hysterectomy.” “There may also be grounds for a claim if a South Africa especially in the Eastern Cape where the local Department of Health has been ended because of her inability to have children. She says another woman sued her surgeon at a doctor failed to inform the patient of the risks of sued for a total of R3.4 billion for medical neg- Kirstie Haslam, a partner at DSC Attorneys, says private Gauteng hospital after she suffered a septic surgery or failed to get a patient’s informed con- ligence at its 91 hospitals and nearly 700 clinics a doctor at the hospital acknowledged having re- wound following a hysterectomy. “It was alleged sent.” A claim for medical malpractice may be since 2014. moved Msibi’s womb but claims that Msibi had that negligent post-operative care caused the septic warranted if a patient is given an improper diagno- signed consent for the operation. “When Msibi wound to worsen, requiring further surgery.” sis and or an unnecessary or improper procedure. Siphesihle Mtyingezane, 26, of Somerville denied this, the doctor said Msibi’s mother signed in Tsolo is currently suing the department for R3 the consent form. She also denied having agreed Haslam says the defendant was found liable She advises patients who suffered injuries be- million after her uterus was allegedly removed by to have the womb removed. Msibi is amongst 48 for negligence. The woman was awarded 100% of cause of a hysterectomy to seek legal help. “If you doctors without her consent after she developed an women who had been sterilized without their con- the damages claimed. A hysterectomy is a common have suffered an adverse outcome or injury because infection following a caesarean operation to deliver sent by government hospitals without their con- gynaecological procedure that involves the surgical of a hysterectomy, you should contact an attorney her baby. sent. removal of part or all of the uterus. who specialises in medical malpractice claims.” Mtyingezane says the doctors only broke the Haslam says there are many similar cases in “As with all surgeries, it comes with risks and An attorney will help you establish if negli- news to her after they had removed the womb five which patients have successfully sued the hos- complications,” according to Haslam.Among the gence by a medical professional or health depart- years ago. She is not the only patient who is cur- pitals and their private doctors. She says in 2017 most common risks cited by Haslam are bladder ment caused the unexpected outcome or injury. “To rently suing a hospital for hysterectomy malprac- the Gauteng health department was ordered to pay injury, urethral injury, bowel or small intestine per- win a hysterectomy malpractice claim, you and tice. about R900,000 to Marjorie Venter, 48, of Heidel- foration, mechanical obstruction of the intestines, your legal team must prove that a healthcare pro- berg who was left with chronic pain after a white vaginal vault granulation and post-operative infec- fessional did not provide the appropriate quality of Bongekile Msibi, 22, says she was trying to plastic object was left in her abdomen during a hys- tions. In some cases when a patient suffers a com- care and diligence” Haslam says. conceive and then discovered that she had been terectomy. plication of a hysterectomy, the doctor, hospital or given an unauthorised hysterectomy during a Cae- a healthcare professional is liable, says Haslam. This requires expert medical witnesses who sarean section delivery in 2017. Msibi did not “The court in Pretoria ruled that the medical can testify to the proper standard of care. “You will know her uterus had been removed during the birth team at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic If a doctor, healthcare professional or health- then have to prove that the injury was caused by Hospital had been negligent by not examining Mar- care provider caused or contributed to a complica- substandard care and as this is complex, it requires tion through negligence, there may be grounds for legal expertise from experienced attorneys.”

6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SKILLS Friday 11 November 2022 COMPANIES By Isaac Moledi perience in a specific occupation. These new skills URGED TO Learnerships are key to developing people with and the resultant confidence boost they provide, PROVIDE PROPER disability (PWD). This is according to the Ex- coupled with a range of other soft skills, signifi- TRAINING FOR ecutive Head of Sales at EduPower Skills Acad- cantly improve their employability, allowing them PEOPLE WITH emy, Sean Sharp, who emphasizes that learner- to build careers and make a positive contribution at DISABILITIES ships for PWD should go beyond broad-based work and to society.” black economic empowerment. EMPLOY: Only one percent of people living While there are no figures to back it up, Sharp with disabilities are employed in S.A. As South Africa and the world celebrate No- is of the view that more companies are sponsoring vember as Disability Awareness Month, Sharp de- learnerships for PWDs. However, the reasons for scribes this as the perfect time to shine the spot- this are not always in accordance with the intended light on empowering PWD through resourceful, outcome of creating employment opportunities. sustainable and save environment. According to him, November offers an opportunity for all of us “Many organisations sponsor PWD learner- to remove these barriers and to improve the quality ships for the wrong reasons - by making the spend, of life of people with disabilities through concrete they are able to earn the four points available for action. PWD learnerships under Skills Development for their B-BBEE scorecards. Yes, this is an invest- South Africa celebrates National Disability ment that provides skills and develops PWDs, but Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) annually be- companies would be far better served seeing learn- tween November 3 and December 3. However, erships as talent pools for full-time employment December 3 is the International Day of PWD and that can make a positive impact on their businesses is also celebrated as National Disability Rights and achieve meaningful change.” Awareness Day. According to Sharp, companies actively pro- Disability is said to be the consequence of an viding full-time employment for their PWD learn- impairment that may be physical, cognitive, men- ers upon completion of their learnerships will help tal, sensory, emotional, developmental or some drive south Africa’s transformation agenda. Be- combination of these. A disability may be present sides unlocking five bonus points on their B-BBEE from birth or occur during a person’s lifetime. scorecard for absorption into their organisation’s workforce, far more important is that it will pro- The international theme proclaimed by the vide opportunities for these individuals to reach United Nations for this year is: “Removing barri- their full potential. ers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all.” “PWDs are not looking for handouts or pity, they are looking for meaningful work that will al- Sharp says while 7.5% of the South African low them to showcase their skills and abilities in population live with disabilities, only one percent the same way as able-bodied individuals. Hiring of these individuals has jobs. He says however that your learners is a win-win for all stakeholders. South Africa is not unique in this as worldwide, PWD are underrepresented in the workforce based “Guaranteed, your PWD learners have had on low expectations and preconceived notions massive obstacles to overcome in their lives, which about their capabilities. has given them a completely different perspective on dealing with problems. “We are doing ourselves and these individuals a massive disservice, not to mention robbing them In any business, this introduces innovative of their dignity. It is about time that we stop look- thinking that can help businesses be more creative ing at people’s disabilities and start focusing on and solutions-driven.” their abilities,” Sharp says. Sharp believes that when you focus on what He believes the value that PWDs can bring to a PWD learner can do for the company, you will any organisation goes far beyond a B-BBEE score- find that the benefits of a diverse workforce vastly card, but they seldom have the opportunity to prove outweigh any costs. There may be some reasonable their potential due to the perceived problems andor accommodation that is required but being mindful costs associated with hiring them. of this and planning from the start will help compa- nies avoid incurring too much extra spend. Sharp says the best way to bridge the massive gap that exists for PWDs between school and work “Inclusion and diversity in the workplace are is by empowering them through learnerships. He everyone’s responsibility. Companies need to be says he has first-hand experience of the impact committed to providing the correct development learnerships can have on PWDs as 90% of the for PWDs to eliminate the associated stigma and learners at EduPower are people with disabilities. to ensure they are given equal opportunities. Only then will effective change be possible and will “Learnership programmes provide PWDs with people with disabilities truly be recognised for the an accredited qualification and invaluable work ex- enormous value they can add ?” By WSAM Skills Reporter FIFTY PERCENT • Is the solution flexible and easy to update? Despite efforts by many human resources (HR) EMPLOYEES • Can it be personalised? and Learning and Development (L&D) manag- PERCEIVE • Will it hold learners interest? ers to address the widening skills gap, a recent WORKPLACE • Does it support busy, time-strapped adult learn- study shows that only half of employees consider TRAINING the training provided by their employers to be POINTLESS ers? useful. • Can your existing training resources be used? GOALS: Companies need to probe their goals to • Do you need new instructional materials? Adult learning specialists suggest this is be- help determine their training needs • How can you harness technology? cause there is also a gap in learning opportunities • Can you include rich educational media, like available to employees. The same study reveals between your employee’s current skills and and future training needs and have an action- that a whopping 96% of employees want to develop where they need to be to meet your goals. He able L&D plan to achieve them. “We suggest video, animation, and interactive content? their skills and grow their careers, proving that an suggests that you identify behaviours that will prioritizing human-centered skills, competen- • Does your platform offer granular metrics to effective skills development programme has never help achieve the set goals identified in Step 1. cies that will get big wins fast, and skills that been more relevant, according to Michael Gullan, “That intersection of skills needed to achieve are resistant to change, such as analysis, critical show success by individual, course, and organi- CEO of G&G Advocacy, an eLearning and consul- your goals is an accurate way to determine your thinking, and problem-solving,” adds Gullan. sation? tancy outfit. learning and development pathways,” said Gul- Step 4: Chose the most appropriate learning • What gamification strategies can you include to lan. solution“Be sure to take your employees needs keep your employees engaged? To this end, says Gullan, whose company pro- Step 3: PrioritiseOnce you’ve identified your into account as you select your learning solu- Step 5: Develop champions vides sharp and focussed eLearning solutions to learning needs, by department and individual, tion. After all, they need to learn effectively Without stakeholder backing and learning corporate, a no-fuss L&D plan focused on build- you have the beginnings of a L&D roadmap. and stay engaged while still performing at their champions, even the most comprehensive L&D ing critical competencies and meeting the organisa- Next, consider what your short- and long-term roles,” said Gullan. plan can leave you underwhelmed. With buy- tion’s objectives is essential. training needs are, so you can prioritise and As you assess the best solution for your organi- in from middle to C-suite management you’ll build critical skills pathways. At the end of this sation, Gullan says you should ask the follow- not only create a culture of learning, but also Gullan suggests the following no-fuss approach process, you should be clear on both present ing: ensure there is shared purpose in the learning to an actionable eLearning plan: experience. Step 1: Define your organisation’s goals “The World Economic Forum anticipates a “These are usually initiated by an organisation- boost of up to R110.5 trillion ($6.5 trillion) to the global GDP if organisations address their al pain point or challenge,” suggests Gullan. skills gaps,” said Gullan “It’s important that the “Anything from losing your innovative lead to benefits of your L&D programme to the organi- needing to increase market share. sation and the individual are clearly communi- Challenges are always related to the organisa- cated across the organisation.” tion’s goals. If not, they’re usually not worth Step 6: Track, measure and optimise fixing. If the organisation’s goals are initially The future of work has never been more dy- unclear, take time to explore them as they will namic, which is why Gullan says you need to help you determine your training needs.” keep monitoring your learning metrics, identi- Gullan says organisational goals may be meas- fying new gaps and opportunities and ensuring urable. These include financial performance, your employees are completing their personal- revenue, profit, earning growth, and share ised learning pathways and meeting their train- price. Gullan argues that these goals may also ing goals. include softer outcomes, such as customer sat- “Your learning plan must be as dynamic as your isfaction, customer loyalty, and culture. “We people, your customers, your business, and recommend you investigate how the organisa- theeconomic landscape. This simplified plan tion’s goals need to be achieved by department, should help you not only close the skills gap, as it will help clarify your but also close the L&D gap. training needs,” suggested Gullan. It lays a foundation for a simple, yet effective Step 2: Honest training needs analysis and actionable plan based on the premise that This, says Gullan, is to understand the gap “where the organisation needs to go, is where skills need to be learnt,” concludes Gullan

Friday 11 November 2022 GENERAL NEWS 7WEEKLY SA MIRROR By Isaac Moledi BEWARE layers of metallic material, this pouch helps With the festive season around the corner and HIJACKINGS block key fob signals, thereby preventing crim- car thieves and other carjacking syndicates ON THE RISE inals intercepting the signal. ready to pounce on their unsuspecting victims LEADING TO 2. If the front of your home and your vehicle are with their new and well-polished modus oper- FESTIVE SEASON easily accessible, for instance in high-density andi, experts have urged motorists to be on high or cluster-style living environments, try to store alert. STEAL: Crime statistics reveal that a car is your key fob as far away from the access point stolen every 22 minutes in South Africa and your car’s location as possible, to minimise Hijackings and car theft in South Africa are at the possibility of amplifying the key fob signal an all-time high, with the latest crime statistics pub- and allowing criminals to access your vehicle. lished by the South African Police Service show- 3. If your car does not park securely behind a ing that 5,866 hijackings were reported across the locked gate or in a garage when parked at country between April and June this year. This is home, try to park a car requiring a key behind a 14% increase from the 5,146 hijackings reported your keyless car to ensure it cannot be driven over the same period in 2021. away without increased effort. 4. You could also consider deactivating the key- This year-on-year increase in hijacking reports less entry function. means that a car is estimated to be stolen every 22 5. Ensure that your doors are locked before walk- minutes in South Africa, according to the SAPS. A ing away from your parked car. For cars requir- staggering R8.5 billion worth of vehicles are stolen ing key entry, always double-check by lifting and hijacked in South Africa annually. The SAPS the handle once you have locked the doors - re- says the majority of these - almost 30% - are taken mote jamming as a modus operandi continues across the border to neighbouring countries where to gain popularity in criminal circles. syndicates are making huge profits. 6. When parking, be vigilant and choose a well-lit area and if possible, an area with cameras mon- On the other hand, Tracker’s latest Vehicle itoring the parking area and pedestrian activity Crime Index covering the period January to June around your vehicle. 2022 reveals that incident volumes have increased 7. Use a steering wheel lock. Although they are to pre-Covid lockdown levels across the country. considered ‘old-school’, they can be effective According to the index, vehicle theft is up 7% na- as a visual deterrent. tionally with hijackings up by 4% compared to the 8. Install an immobiliser. While many cars have previous review period. factory fitted immobilisers, there is merit in having an additional system installed. As an The increase, says Tracker’s Chief Operating extra bonus your car insurance premium could Officer Duma Ngcobo, can partly be attributed to possibly be reduced because of the additional increased vehicle usage following a return to work deterrent. and more numerous social occasions, as well as the 9. Install CCTV to watch over your car when new modus operandi by criminals and crime syndi- parked in your driveway and add a motion de- cates such as keyless access theft. tector light. Both can act as a deterrent and pro- vide additional peace of mind. “While technology can provide convenience 10. Consider installing or upgrading your vehicle by allowing you to access your car without having tracking system to an option offering both theft to search for your keys, keyless access theft also retrieval and early notification of unauthorised highlights how criminals are turning to technology movement, to ensure your tracking company to make car theft easier.” can initiate vehicle recovery protocols immedi- ately following a theft. The keyless access tactic involves a pair or Ngcobo says with more vehicles on the road team of criminals, one of whom could follow a now than during the Covid-19 pandemic re- newer model vehicle owner as they walk away strictions and the festive season around the from a locked vehicle. Using a relay amplifier, a corner, the indication is one of greater theft op- criminal can amplify the constantly transmitted sig- portunity for criminals. “As criminals and syn- nal received from the vehicle’s key fob to a crimi- dicates vary their methods and use technology nal counterpart’s relay transmitter. The criminal to gain access to cars, Tracker encourages all counterpart can then gain access to the vehicle via South Africans to adopt proactive behaviours the transmitter and drive away with it. that could help mitigate vehicle theft. Some- times it is the most simple of behaviours that While vehicle theft levels remain concerning, can make all the difference in ensuring that you Ngcobo and other industry leaders say there are remain a step ahead.” steps that can be taken to try to avoid becoming a victim. The following tips have been provided to assist you in safeguarding your vehicle: 1. Should you have a keyless access vehicle, in- vest in a secure Faraday pouch (also known as a fob guard) to store your key fob. Lined with A MAJOR INITIATIVE LAUNCHED TO OFFER QUALITY HEALTHCARE FOR WOMEN IN AFRICA Women’s Health Initiative Launched for Africa; Focus on Advancing Women’s Health DEATHS: Africa accounts for more than half of all maternal deaths in the world By WSAM Reporter African Health Business consultancy (AHB), Khoele noted that knowledge and deep re- ments and the private sector to have continent- The Coalition for Women’s Health in Africa a pan-African boutique consulting firm which acts search lay at the heart of COWHA. “COWHA wide impact. (CoWHA), a continent-wide and dedicated as a secretariat; Hologic and BD. will focus on the three strategic pillars, namely, women’s health initiative, was launched in Ad- Knowledge and Research, Policy and Dialogue Khoele emphasised the need for the health dis Ababa, Ethiopia this week to advocate for The organisers say the Africa region accounts and lastly Action, all of which are mission criti- stakeholders to continue what they have been do- and implement solutions to improve healthcare for more than half of all maternal deaths world- cal to achieving the stated objective of advancing ing, but with more determination and structure. for women in Africa. wide per annum despite it being a largely prevent- women’s health. “We must continue with health systems strength- able occurrence. In addition, underinvestment ening, with programmes of early detection, diag- The initiative emanates from a conference in women’s health is still underwhelming with “The first pillar of knowledge and research nosis and treatment and with initiatives that pro- held in Kenya in February this year where private investments being channelled primarily to high- aims to directly tackle the big challenge of the vide access to lifesaving and life-changing devices healthcare firms, organisations and governments er-level facilities at the expense of primary care gender data gap, as well as the global north-south and medicines.” met to interrogate and carve out a novel approach of the rural populations leading to the lacklustre divide in data. Local research to drive local solu- to better healthcare systems on the continent. management of non-communicable diseases such tions is incredibly important in ensuring appropri- Other notable speakers who attended the as cancer, diabetes and hypertension. ateness and relevance to our African setting.” launch included Dr Ergogie Tesfaye, Minister CoWHA, a membership-based private health of Women and Social Affairs in Ethiopia. She of- sector action platform that strives to ensure that Organon South Africa and Sub-Saharan Af- The second pillar, she says, talks to activities ficially launched the coalition and shared her re- women in Africa have access to equitable, afford- rica Managing Director, Dr Abofele Khoele, says : that lay the foundation for coherent policy frame- sounding support for COWHA. In her address she able and quality healthcare, is a joint initiative by “Gender equity in access to health and in other pa- works that will allow all of Africa to rise together, highlighted the many disparities that women faced principal founding members, Organon, (a global rameters of society is an ideal for which Organon leaving no woman behind. and how continued and determined action by the women’s healthcare focused pharmaceutical com- has laboured since its inception just over a year governments, private sector and the public at large pany with its headquarters in Johannesburg); the ago, and this is illustrated in its vision in creating The final pillar, she adds, aims to translate was key to the success of attaining better health- a better and healthier every day for every woman.” intent into material outcomes by leveraging syn- care and services for women. ergies, resources, consolidating efforts of govern-

8 WEEKLY SA MIRROR OPINION/ANALYSIS Friday 11 November 2022 Comment LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF THE PROPOSED ELECTORAL VOTERS BILL AMENDMENTS DO NOT PROTECT THE WILL Political elections in every country are very sensitive in that contesting parties conduct vigor- OF THE PEOPLE ous campaigns outlining their manifestos to se- cure votes but with only one objective - victory . CONSULT: There is concern that millions of adult voters have not been consulted It is therefore of vital importance that author- ities who include the Independent Electoral Com- By Monk Nkomo form, with at least the prescribed minimum number and their views heard. mission, who monitor these elections, make sure The passing of the Electoral Amendment Bill of signatures of voters whose names appear on the The MGM has called on Ramaphosa not to that there are no loopholes that can contaminate last month by the National Assembly is a trav- segment of the voters’ roll for the region in which the outcome of results. It is their duty to ascertain esty of justice and President Cyril Ramapho- the candidate is standing for election and a pre- sign the Bill to allow the broad-based democratic that the elections are held in a conducive atmos- sa must not sign it into law in its present form scribed undertaking signed by the candidate to be process to unfold and allow the people to have phere and at the end, all contesting parties must because millions of adult voters have not been bound by the Code’’. their say. ‘’ We also urge the National Council of be satisfied that the elections were free and fair. consulted to present their views on the proposed Provinces ( representing a voice even closer to the amendments regarding independent candidates A person may be nominated to contest an elec- people on the ground) to apply brakes on this night- The brouhaha surrounding the proposed who wished to contest elections. tion as an independent candidate in a region for the marish political adventurism.’’ amendments to the Electoral Bill Act regard- National Assembly or for a provincial legislature if ing the participation of independent candidates, The Moral Generation Movement (MGM) he is a resident of that region or province and is According to the MGM, there was also deep should be taken seriously. Issues raised by The have strongly objected to the proposed amend- registered as a voter on the segment of the voters’ concern that millions of adult voters had not been Moral Generation Movement (MGM), cannot be ments to the Electoral Act which were passed by roll for the region or province concerned. consulted about the Bill except a small percentage ignored by the government and all the political the National Assembly on October 20, 2022 and of elite people. parties who voted in favour of passing the pro- were presented to the National Council of Provinc- The MGM said the current set of proposed posed amendments in the National Assembly in es (NCOP) this week for approval. The MGM has amendments represented a fundamental departure ‘’ The popular Freedom Charter dictum ‘ The October this year. The amendments were pre- sent a letter detailing their objections to Ramapho- from the moral and political philosophy that under- people shall govern, has been rendered an empty sented to the National Council of Provinces this sa, the NCOP, leaders of all political parties, organ- pinned the country’s Constitution. ‘’ shell even more alarming is that most honourable week for approval. ized business, trade unions and the mass -based Members of Parliament did not even know what the civic organisations. In present circumstances the right to make free Bill was about.’’ The major concern revolves around some of political choices is severely curtailed in that all vot- the alleged unfair requirements which states that The MGM, amongst its objections, argues that ers and candidates must be free to vote for or stand The MGM said the representative of any cause an independent candidate may contest an election in the current amendments the will of the people for any office in any legislature without facing un- must have authenticity and bonafides of being the but only if he is nominated on a prescribed form is not protected by both authenticity and fidelity. fair competition and impediments from political exact and true representative of that cause. Each where he or she must attach the names, identity There is no direct link between the independent parties through unscientific quotas and other arbi- representative of the cause must appear as they are numbers and signatures of people who voted for candidate and the constituency in order to marry trary minimum requirements that determine how without any mask or political funders.’’ The can- him or her. The names of those voters must ap- permanently the direct and clear will of the people the independent candidates must qualify to stand didate must represent their true beliefs, directly pear on the segment of the voters’ roll for that and their elected representatives.’’ for election.’’ themselves without any meddling and with a pure region or province. conscience. An independent candidate is independent of The amendments to the Electoral Bill followed It boggles the mind why independent candi- political parties and party bosses but is dependent the Constitutional Court judgment in June 2020 in An independent candidate must have an oppor- dates must be subjected to such unreasonable re- on the people he or she represents. If that will of the the case of New Nation Movement NPC and Oth- tunity to be faithful and to manifest pure fidelity to quirements. Independent candidates who qualify people is not directly known and monitored until ers vs. President of the Republic of South Africa. their constituency. This moral principle is lacking for elections should be allowed to have their it is done, then an authenticity and fidelity and a The court ruled that the Electoral Act of 1998 was in the current amendments’’. names reflected on ballot papers like other con- political drift follows.’’ unconstitutional as it required that adult citizens testing political parties whose logos are reflected may be elected to the National Assembly and Pro- Authenticity, the MGM argued, entailed an un- on the papers. People who wish to vote for inde- One of the main issues that triggered the objec- vincial Legislature only through their membership conflicted conscience and being honest with your- pendent candidates should be allowed to do so by tions is the proposal that an independent candidate of political parties. self as a candidate. The current amendments do not submitting their forms into the ballot box as they who wishes to contest an election should, amongst augur well for pure consciences and authenticity do when they vote for political parties. other requirements, also submit the names, identity Following this court ruling, the Electoral but can promote forked tongues and double -faced numbers and signatures of people who support his Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament by candidates. The amendments to the Electoral Act fol- candidature in that region or province. These vot- the Minister of Home Affairs on January 10 this lowed a ruling by the Constitutional Court in ers’ names must appear on the segment of the vot- year and amendments published for public com- Quoting the country’s Constitution, the MGM June 2020 which declared that the Electoral Act ers’ roll for that region or province in which the ment on January 21. The closing date for com- said any independent candidate should be free to of 1998 was unconstitutional because it required candidate is standing for election. ments was February 21. The Portfolio Committee campaign for a cause which means that even one that adult citizens may be elected to the National on Home Affairs conducted public hearings in all citizen acting by themselves, can and should be Assembly and the Provincial Legislature only According to some of the proposals, a per- nine provinces from March 7 – 23 and a total 3483 able to campaign for any set of ideals and beliefs through their membership of political parties. son may contest an election as an independent people attended the hearings and about 600 made of values. The government and political parties candidate only if that person is nominated on a oral submissions. The deadline for the comple- should not mediate that interaction between any The MGM has written to President Cyril prescribed form and that form is submitted to the tion of these hearings was June 10. During these citizen and the potential voters. Ramaphosa requesting him not to sign the Bill Commission by not later than a date stated in the hearings about 200 people rejected the proposed argueing that the right to make free political time table for the election and complied with the amendments. Because of the complexity and con- ‘’The proposed amendments are contemptuous choices will be severely curtailed if the Bill is ap- stipulated requirements. fusion surrounding the amendments, the Commit- of the will of the people and violates the Consti- proved in its current form. The Portfolio Com- tee successfully obtained an order from the Consti- tutional principles adopted by the Constitutional mittee on Home Affairs, which was tasked with ‘’The following must be attached to a nomina- tutional Court to extend the hearings to December Assembly and which guided and informed the processing the Bill and had conducted provincial tion when it is submitted : a completed prescribed 12 this year so that more people could be consulted Constitutional Court in its seminal 1996 Certifica- hearings throughout the country to explain the tion Judgment where all eleven Judges agreed and amendments, failed to meet the June 10 deadline spoke with one voice in approving the 1996 Consti- because of complexities regarding some of the tution of South Africa’’, the MGM said. amendments and have been granted an extension to December 10 this year. Failure to meet the deadline confirms that there are serious hurdles to be cleared before the proposed amendments can be approved.These challenges must be resolved to avoid unneces- sary legal challenges during and after the next general elections. v 060 936 2673 [email protected] Weekly SA Mirror is published by Weekly SA Mirror Pty Ltd. Correspondence to be directed to: PostNet Suite 230, Private Bag X 9, Melville 2109. Website: www.weeklysamirror.news Contact: 060 936 2673 Letters to be sent to: [email protected] MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... Weekly SA Mirror subscribes to the Press Code of Ethics and Conduct for South Af- rican Print and Online Media. As a sub- scriber publication and member of the Press Council of SA, the publication is thus subject to the Press Code and to the jurisdiction of the PCSA’s complaints pro- cedures.

Friday 11 November 2022 OPINION/ANALYSIS 9WEEKLY SA MIRROR BREAST CANCER VACCINE TRIALS RAISE HOPES PRIORITY: Phase 1 of experimental jab clinical trials in search for the remedy for the world’s most prevalent cancer prove safe… There is a “good By Anna Guildford she said that “Scientists must investigate what to chance” that breast Apart from non-melanoma skin cancer, breast include in a vaccine, to trigger the right immune cancer vaccines would cancer is the most common cancer in women of response.” all races, with a lifetime risk of 1 in 27 in South be in use in clinics Africa, according to the 2019 National Cancer Breast Cancer Now is currently funding re- in about five years. Registry (NCR). search to design a new cancer vaccine, specifically targeting the protein p53. Cancer South Africa says both breast and cervical cancer have been identified as a national Dr Parvin Peddi, medical oncologist and di- priority with increasing incidences occurring. Ap- rector of Breast Medical Oncology at Providence proximately 19.4 million women aged 15 years and Saint John’s Health Center and associate professor older live at-risk of being diagnosed with breast of medical oncology at Saint John’s Cancer Insti- cancer – the cancer affecting women in South Af- tute, California further explained to MNT: “[T] rica the most. In 2013, deaths from breast cancer his is the first study in my knowledge to examine and cancers of the female genital tract, accounted a HER2 specific vaccine for patients with HER2 for 0.7% and 1% of all deaths in South African re- positive metastatic breast cancer who are in remis- spectively. sion. Although it’s an early study and it was not compared directly to patients not receiving the vac- According to the World Health Organization, cine, the survival of patients seen in this study is 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast can- much more than expected with observation.” cer in 2020, and there were over 7.8 million women Vaccines against other cancers alive who had been diagnosed with breast cancer in the previous 5 years. Disis said she believes there is a “good chance” that breast cancer vaccines would be in use in clin- Being female is the biggest risk factor for ics in about five years. breast cancer, but around 1% of breast cancers do occur in men. The treatment of breast cancer fol- “Clinical trials of breast cancer vaccines given lows the same principles for both sexes. Breast alone or with other treatments have increased by cancer is currently the most frequently diagnosed about 25% in the last several years. There are many cancer in the United States, and globally it is the groups working on ‘next-gen’ vaccines with very world’s most prevalent cancer. effective delivery technologies and adjuvants,” she told MNT. According to new phase 1 clinical trial data, a new plasmid DNA-based vaccine that is able Dr Pathak echoed similar thoughts. “Once to target a receptor in breast cancer appears safe. later phase trials are completed showing efficacy The non-randomised study showed an increased in addition to tolerability, we can potentially antici- immune response after vaccination in people with pate seeing vaccines in clinic,” she said. advanced-stage ERBB2-positive breast cancer. But could similar vaccines be developed to The completed study was a single-arm Phase treat other types of cancer? Disis said she believed 1 clinical trial that followed 66 people ages 34 – that’s where cancer treatment’s future is headed. 77 years who had advanced-stage ERBB2-posi- tive breast cancer. Researchers analysed the data “[Yes.] At the UW Medicine Cancer Vac- twice—from January 2012 to March 2013 and cine Institute we have programs in breast cancer, from July 2021 to August 2022. ovarian cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and bladder cancer vaccines and ideas for others,” she Participants were vaccinated with either 10ug, elaborated. 100ug, or 500ug doses of the plasmid DNA vac- Vaccines may not replace treatment yet cine every month for three months. The researchers measured blood immunity and vaccine toxicity at However, experts have also expressed caution set time points and assessed the DNA persistence about the trial’s early results. of the vaccine via biopsy samples taken from the vaccine site at 16 and 36 weeks. Dr Kotryna Temcinaite said it was “too early to tell whether treatment vaccines for cancer could The researchers noted the most common side replace other existing treatments.” effects associated with the injection, 33% recorded flu-like symptoms, and 36% fatigue. Participants “If [vaccines] are proven to be successful, at who received the higher vaccine doses of 100 μg first they are most likely to be used alongside exist- and 500 μg demonstrated a stronger immune re- ing treatments, until we have enough data to un- sponse than those who received the 10ug dose, but derstand who can safely skip any particular step in there was no significant difference between the im- breast cancer treatment,” said Temcinaite. mune responses to the 100ug and 500ug doses. It is also important to understand how long the The research team also found DNA persistence benefits of these vaccines may last. (If) The im- at the injection site was greatest with the highest mune response wanes after vaccination so, it would vaccine dose and that this DNA persistence was as- be interesting to understand if booster vaccines sociated with more rapidly waning immunity. might be needed for some patients. Treating cancer with a vaccine What’s next? The study’s lead author Dr Mary L Disis ex- When asked about the next steps Disis said the plained that the problem with current breast can- remarkable results they got from the Phase I trial cer treatments is “disease recurrence after optimal for the HER2 vaccine laid the ground for future treatment.” She said the disease recurred because a studies. “The next step is to formally test that ob- small amount of cancer remained undetected. servation. In the Phase II study, we will randomise HER2-low patients to receive the vaccine or an “Vaccines will stimulate T-cells which can be immune-stimulating agent. The endpoint will be programmed to hunt down these last remaining whether we do prevent disease recurrence,” she cells in the body and kill them. Stimulating effec- said. tive immunity is the only way I know we can steri- lize the body from all breast cancer cells,” Disis Temcinaite advised that these new vaccines said. “Ideally, it would be great to prevent all can- might not work for everyone who receives a breast cers before treatment is needed. We have already cancer diagnosis. made way with some vaccines in cancer prevention such as the hepatitis B vaccines against hepatocel- “More research to discover new ways to treat lular carcinoma and HPV against cervical cancer,” breast cancer and build our understanding of who said Dr Bhavana Pathak, hematologist and medi- will and who won’t benefit from particular treat- cal oncologist at Memorial Care Cancer Institute at ments and why,” she said. Orange Coast Medical Centre, California, who was not involved in the study. Temcinaite further explained: “Breast cancer is Exciting potential not a single disease, which makes it more difficult to treat. There are many types of breast cancer and Dr Temcinaite believes a vaccine has “excit- treatments that work well for some people, may not ing potential” for treating breast cancer. However, work as well for others. That’s why we need to undertake further re- search into the disease, develop [k]inder and smart- er treatments”. – MNT and additional information from WSAM

10 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 11 November 2022 LIBERIAN REBEL JAILED FOR CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY COMPLICITY: Kunti Kamara convicted in France convicted of torture and aggravated acts of barbarism… By Lena Bjurström multiple rapes of two women by his subordinates type of crime”, she continued, saying that trials witnesses. The prosecution kept asking him ‘why, PARIS: On November 2, a French court found that Kamara was also prosecuted for “complicity in of major international crimes - committed years or if you are innocent, are so many people accusing former Liberian rebel Kunti Kamara guilty of acts of torture constituting crimes against human- even decades earlier in the chaotic context of war you?’ But it is not up to him to explain himself and complicity in crimes against humanity during ity”. Unlike the other crimes of which Kamara is - are almost always based entirely on testimonial what could he have said? We can give him the floor, the civil war 30 years ago. He was also convicted accused, which date back to 1993, these acts al- evidence. but if you consider from the outset that his word is of torture and aggravated acts of barbarism. legedly took place after March 1, 1994, the date worth less than that of the witnesses and civil par- The court sentenced him to life in prison. Be- on which crimes against humanity became part of It was precisely this that the lawyer for the ties, it is because you already consider him guilty.” yond the facts of the case, this trial has again French criminal law. The prosecution said no one accused, Maryline Secci, wanted to denounce. raised questions about the implementation of could deny the widespread, systematic and massive “Sometimes the accusation is based on only one di- She said no one had sought to really listen to universal jurisdiction. character of the rape and sexual slavery of Lofa’s rect witness,” she exclaimed. “This would be worth her client who “does not have the codes of our women when the county was under ULIMO con- almost nothing in a common law case, so why ac- society”. Secci thus questioned the legitimacy of “Of course, extraordinary crimes can be com- trol. These rapes were therefore part of a context cept it in this case?” Turning to the jury, she told this trial. “While the goal of universal jurisdiction mitted by ordinary people. But not everyone is and a strategy of global terror against the civilian them: “You are being asked to rely on a handful of is commendable, we are faced with an extremely destined to become a war criminal,” said prosecu- population. witnesses to convict someone of the maximum sen- complex context and our own ignorance. No one tor Aurélie Belliot. “One retains one’s free will.” tence.” She said that because the prosecution’s case here has a true understanding of what the civil war Speaking on Monday, October 31, she asked for a But in 1994, rape was not considered to con- was so lacking in physical evidence, “they wanted in Liberia was like. We are looking at this through life sentence against Kunti Kamara. This former stitute a crime against humanity. The qualification to put this testimony on a pedestal, but you don’t our own cultural prisms and that is problematic.” commander of the United Liberation Movement retained is therefore “acts of torture constituting fill holes with holes! If it was you in the [defend- BLANKET DENIAL of Liberia for Democracy (ULIMO) was accused crimes against humanity”. The defence denounced ant’s] box, you wouldn’t be satisfied with that. of “aggravated acts of torture and barbarism” and this as “legal acrobatics”, but the prosecution main- “It is not a question of judging in Liberia’s “complicity in crimes against humanity”. In 1993 tained it was a reality. On October 25, witness Es- “Not once in these proceedings has the possi- place, but in the absence of trials there,” prosecutor and 1994, in the midst of Liberia’s civil war, Ka- ther N. collapsed in the courtroom racked with pain bility been raised that after so much time witnesses Claire Touault had said a few hours earlier. “Impu- mara was alleged to have committed multiple acts as she was recounting what she had suffered at the may be mistaken when they say they recognize Mr. nity still reigns in Liberia. The victims have to con- of violence in and around the town of Foya, dur- hands of “Babylon”, who was allegedly one of Ka- Kamara,” she continued, or that their “need for tinue living alongside their torturers. So, while we ing his armed group’s bloody occupation of Lofa mara’s bodyguards. Emergency staff had to inter- justice” is such that they accuse the man they are wait for that country to choose justice over impuni- County in northern Liberia. vene, permanently ending her hearing. presented with, “for fear that if they do not, no one ty, the expectations of the victims oblige us to act,” TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE will listen to them”. “Our position is not to say that continued deputy prosecutor Belliot. “And France Kamara has been on trial since October 10 in nothing happened in Liberia, but that Mr. Kamara cannot become a refuge for these criminals.” Paris, under universal jurisdiction, which allows The first civil war in Liberia was a time of horror did not commit these crimes,” said the lawyer. “Re- French justice to judge international crimes com- and chaos, said prosecutor Belliot, and the first vic- member that reasonable doubt should benefit the “The crimes [of which Kunti Kamara is ac- mitted outside the country, and by non-nationals. tims were civilians. “Life was a matter of chance,” accused.” cused] are the most serious,” she insisted. “By their On the morning of November 2, the accused had she said. In Lofa, she told the court, the horror was “UNFAIR” TRIAL extreme barbarity, they undermine all of human- one last opportunity to speak before the Assize organized. “ULIMO had the region under control, ity.” She told the jury that while they owed it to Court in Paris. It lasted 30 seconds. “I have nothing using terror as a mode of governance: public ex- Secci denounced what she called an “unfair” victims to fight impunity, they must also take Kunti to say except that I am innocent today, I will be in- ecutions, cannibalism, forced labour, torture, rape trial stacked against the accused. “France wants Kamara’s personal responsibility into account. She nocent tomorrow. I was a simple soldier,” he said. and sexual slavery...” This horror was recounted at to do international justice without giving itself the recalled that throughout the trial, the former rebel length by 12 witnesses and eight civil parties in the means,” she said, recalling that no additional fund- commander not only denied any responsibility for That same evening, the court found him guilty three weeks of hearings. They formally recognized ing had been granted to the defence in this case the crimes, claiming he was at the time on the front on all counts, sentencing him to life in prison. Kunti Kamara as one of the perpetrators. involving decades-old events that took place more lines several kilometres from Foya town, but he RAPE AS A CRIME AGAINST HUMANITY than 5 000 kilometres away. “In this trial presented also denied having witnessed any form of violence. In a case that is almost 30 years old, “the trial as historic, the defence was given resources as if for “They would have us believe that Mr. Kamara lived Lofa is a county where “time seems to have is being held thanks to the words of the victims, a common law case. As a result, she told the jury, in Liberia, that he was in Lofa County during the stood still” for the past 30 years, explained the pub- because the evidence is scarce,” acknowledged “you have been presented with a case only from the first civil war and never saw any abuses committed lic prosecutor in her indictment. She was referring Sabrina Delattre, the civil parties’ lawyer, on Oc- prosecution’s side”. against a civilian,” she said. “This blanket denial to the ruins of the Foya power station, which was tober 28. But these “concordant” testimonies cor- has to be questioned.” Perhaps this helped to con- never rebuilt after being ripped apart by ULIMO roborated each other, she believes, painting “a very Even during the hearings, Secci believes Ka- vince the jurors of the defendant’s guilt. in 1993, its generator carried away during one of precise” picture the facts. mara did not benefit from the presumption of inno- * This article was first published by the inde- the notorious forced marches. These marches, true cence to which he is entitled. “I could observe that “acts of torture” in which the inhabitants were req- “Testimony is not inferior evidence,” said pros- when my client spoke, everyone tensed up,” she pendent media outlet, Justice Info, which cov- uisitioned by force, are among the crimes of which ecutor Claire Thouault in her closing remarks. Cer- continued, saying his sentences were cut off, there ers justice initiatives in countries dealing with Kamara was accused. tainly, there is very little material evidence, “but to were translation problems, misunderstandings, serious violence, and is owned by Fondation demand it, as the defence did, is to deny the context annoyance when his answers were evasive or not Hirondelle, based in Lausanne, Switzerland But it was because he allegedly condoned the and reinforce the impunity of perpetrators of this pertinent. “More was demanded of him than of the

Friday 11 November 2022 NEWS 11WEEKLY SA MIRROR Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse with his aunt and author Sabbath Sekoloane Them- bekwayo joined by veteran radio broadcaster Jenny Crwys-Willians. Ex-teacher and guest house owner Mamabolo Mabitsela,left, author of the book The Brain Sharpener Sabbath Sekoloane Thembekwayo, middle, and TV personality Masingita Masunga A READING NATION IS A WINNING NATION Scores of Soweto pedagogues and some from the culture of “short-cuts” among the youth said far afield joined the literati at the book launch of she always encouraged the young ones to read The Brain Sharpener authored by nonagenarian and write about their experiences for our country retired former teacher Sabbath Sekoloane Them- to be a winning nation. Thembekwayo is musician bekwayo at the NexDor Restaurant on Vilakazi Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse’s aunt and he didnt miss Street in Soweto on Wednesday. the opportunity to serenade the guests with his favourite ditties. MASOJA CELE took the pictures Now aged 90, Thembekwayo while bemoaning Babedi Kungwane, Mapula Mabotja and Babsy Nkonde, all former col- leagues of the retired teacher now author were there to witness history in the making Trio: Charlotte Magangane, Winnie Power and Edgar Magangane enjoying every moment of Mrs Sabbath Sekoloana Thembekwayo book launch at Nexdor in Vilakazi Street, Soweto. Mrs Palesa Mabuse and Mr Mpumelelo Gegana chats Sipho Mabuse entertained the jubilant Clergymen: Reverend Chief Diphulo, Rev Mlawuli Mayekiso,Rev Lehlohono- about Mrs Thembekwayo’s exciting book. audience with one of his famous song Burn lo Matika and Millicent Diphulo blessed the occasion through prayers. Out much to the delight of the house.

12 WEEKLY SA MIRROR HEALTH Friday 11 November 2022 WHAT TO By WSAM Correspondent widely) to allow a better view of the inside of the KNOW ABOUT If you’re living with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, eye, especially the retinal tissue. Then the retina DIABETES AND you likely know how the condition can impact specialist looks for swelling in the retina, evidence VISION your overall health. But, focusing on how diabe- of poor retina blood circulation, abnormal blood tes can affect your vision can go a long way to- vessels, or scar tissue on the retina. VIEW: During “Diabetic Eye Disease wards maintaining your clear view of the world, Awareness Month”, specialists share facts to according to the American Society of Retina For example, Erik, diagnosed with diabetes at focus on when living with the condition… Specialists (ASRS). age two, has made his vision a priority by seeing a retina specialist for regular dilated eye exams since People with diabetes are at risk for complica- he was a teen. When he did notice symptoms such tions that cause damage to the retina, a thin layer as floaters and some bleeding in his eye, known of light-sensitive nerve tissue that lines the back of as a vitreous haemorrhage, he contacted his retina the eye. This damage can lead to conditions such specialist immediately and his vision was restored as diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema through surgery and ongoing management of his and result in vision loss and preventable blind- condition. If you experience symptoms of diabetic ness. Diabetic retinopathy affects nearly 8 million eye disease, see a retina specialist as soon as pos- Americans and occurs in more than half of people sible. diagnosed with diabetes. Adopt Healthy Habits to Protect Against Dia- betic Eye Disease But losing sight from diabetes is far from a foregone conclusion, especially with regular di- In addition to getting regular dilated eye ex- lated eye exams, early diagnosis, and treatment ad- ams, retina specialists encourage those at risk for vances made possible by retina specialists. diabetic eye disease to actively manage their health and protect their vision by controlling blood sug- “A few short decades ago there were fewer ar, blood pressure, and cholesterol; maintaining tools available to diagnose and treat diabetic eye a healthy weight; taking any prescribed diabetes disease, but today the cutting-edge technologies medications; quitting smoking and staying active. and treatments retina specialists have access to Embrace New Treatments That Can Preserve means healthy vision is possible for the vast major- and Even Improve Vision ity of people with diabetes,” said ASRS president Judy E Kim. “Incorporating healthy behaviours Thanks to ongoing research into how diabe- and getting regular dilated eye exams are among tes affects the eyes and how that damage can be the simple steps that bolster healthy retinas and can repaired, there are many approved treatments for lead to early diagnosis – a game changer when it diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema, comes to maintaining good vision with diabetes.” including intravitreal injections, laser treatments, and surgery. These procedures can be done in an During November’s Diabetic Eye Disease office or hospital setting to prevent, treat or reverse Awareness Month, ASRS and America’s retina damage from diabetes in the retina. specialists encourage everyone with diabetes to learn more about how the condition can impact Think eye injections sound scary? Many retina their sight and the steps they can take to protect patients, like Karen, tell those concerned about eye their vision. injections that they can be slightly uncomfortable, “but it doesn’t seem like much of a trade-off at all Anyone who has diabetes—including Type 1, to preserve my vision.” Type 2, and gestational diabetes—is at risk of de- Partner with a Retina Specialist to Safeguard veloping diabetic retinopathy. Additional factors Your Sight that can increase the risk include: • Disease duration: the longer you have diabetes, Retina specialists are highly skilled physicians and surgeons committed to helping people with ret- the greater the risk of developing diabetic retin- inal conditions preserve and improve their vision. opathy • Poor control of blood sugar levels over time Medical and surgical procedures used by retina • Hypertension (high blood pressure) specialists are extremely sophisticated, including • Kidney disease delicate surgeries on tissue thinner than a butter- • High cholesterol levels; and fly’s wing. • Pregnancy Don’t wait for symptoms such as blurred or A retina specialist helped professional musician distorted vision, floaters or a shadow across your Glen return to the stage after he experienced symp- field of vision to appear – many people have con- toms of diabetic retinopathy, including blurred vi- ditions like diabetic retinopathy for a long time sion, which affected his ability to read and drive. without symptoms. By the time symptoms appear, substantial damage may have occurred. Glen partnered with a retina specialist and Regular dilated eye exams can reduce the risk learned his condition could be treated and his vi- of developing more severe complications from the sion improved with laser treatments and eye in- disease. During this exam, a retina specialist places jections. With ongoing treatment, Glen is back to drops in the eyes to make the pupils dilate (open performing, driving and can read even the smallest text. – Newswise HATE NEEDLES? YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE By WSAM Health Correspondet PAINLESS: Injections for diabetes, cancer tously.” could become unnecessary as a group of This observation was unexpected, Xue said, Researchers at University of California, River- researchers, who detest jabs just as much, side, are paving the way for diabetes and can- knuckle-down to find an alternative… because previously, the researchers believed that cer patients to forget needles and injections, this type of delivery tag needed to carry positive and instead take pills to manage their condi- INGENIOUS: PET scan images show orally administered EPP6 accumulated in the charges to be accepted into the negatively charged tions. intestines and made its way into the brain and bladder through blood circulation. cells. Their work with this neutral peptide tag, GRAPHIC: Credit: Min Xue/University of Carlifornia (Riverside) called EPP6, shows that belief was not accurate. Some drugs for these diseases dissolve in water, so transporting them through the intes- Testing the peptide’s ability to move through tines, which receive what we drink and eat, is a body, the Xue group teamed up with Kai Chen’s not feasible. As a result, these drugs cannot be group in the Keck School of Medicine at the Uni- administered by mouth. However, UCR scientists versity of Southern California and fed the pep- have created a chemical “tag” that can be add- tide to mice. Using a PET scan — a technique ed to these drugs, allowing them to enter blood similar to a whole-body X-ray that is available at circulation via the intestines. The details of how USC, the team observed the peptide accumulat- they found the tag, and demonstrations of its ef- ing in the intestines, and documented its ultimate fectiveness, are described in a new Journal of the transfer into the animals’ organs via the blood. American Chemical Society paper. Having proven the tag successfully navigated the circulatory systems through oral administration, The tag is composed of a small peptide, which the team now plans to demonstrate that the tag is like a protein fragment. “Because they are rela- can do the same thing when attached to a selec- tively small molecules, you can chemically attach tion of drugs. them to drugs, or other molecules of interest, and use them to deliver those drugs orally,” said Min “Quite compelling preliminary results make Xue, UCR chemistry professor who led the re- us think we can push this further,” Xue said. search. Xue’s laboratory was testing something unrelated when the researchers observed these Many drugs, including insulin, must be in- peptides making their way into cells. jected. The researchers are hopeful their next set of experiments will change that, allowing them to “We did not expect to find this peptide mak- add this tag to a wide variety of drugs and chemi- ing its way into cells. It took us by surprise,” cals, changing the way those molecules move Xue said. “We always wanted to find this kind of through the body. chemical tag, and it finally happened serendipi- “This discovery could lift a burden on people who are already burdened with illness,” Xue said.

Friday 11 November 2022 OPINION/ANALYSIS 13WEEKLY SA MIRROR By Jill E Kelly & Jabulani Sithole ROYAL address as king—necessitated by the unrest in his home province in July 2021—King Misuzulu sat In the wake of the death of Britain’s Queen SUCCESSION down for an hour-long interview in isiZulu with Elizabeth II, Zulu royals publicly shared their IN THE AGE OF Dudu “Lady D” Khoza of UkhoziFM, the premier condolences at a similarly pivotal moment in SOCIAL MEDIA isiZulu language radio channel in South Africa, in the amaZulu kingdom’s history. Elizabeth II’s April 2022. As African languages scholar Liz Gun- passing in September 2022 refocused attention THRONE: New Zulu king Misuzulu’s ner has pointed out, UkhoziFM is one of the most on the role of the British monarch in facilitating, strategy for ensuring the relevance of his influential forms of media in South Africa—attract- and benefiting from, empire. It produced calls monarchy copies from the Windsors in Britain: ing nearly eight million listeners each day from ur- for the royal family to grapple with this legacy. use the media… ban and rural communities. Particular attention has been paid to the jewels that feature in royal ceremony–such as those STRATEGIC: King Misuzulu LETTER: Queen Elizabeth The station serves isiZulu-speakers across that the family wore to shore up their public le- classes and has been central to the creation of a gitimacy in Elizabeth’s televised installation in and those of ubukhosi (chieftainship). This can also The new king likened the mourning of his king- sense of community since its establishment as Ra- 1953. The new leaders of the amaZulu and the minimize the sense of irony that anthropologist dom to that of the British when he connected the dio Bantu in 1960. King Misuzulu used this inter- United Kingdom face tremendous challenges. Sipho Sithole highlights when he points out that the queen’s passing to that of his late father who died in view to connect to his subjects—smiling, laughing, South African government legitimized Misuzulu in 2021: “If you look at the situation they are in at the and focusing on topics such as family, love, and The amaZulu kingdom has a long history of a manner akin to colonial recognition of traditional moment, we have been in that sad situation.” He sports. He spoke of his new wife—the new moth- entanglement with Elizabeth II and her predeces- leaders when President Cyril Ramaphosa declared spoke clearly aware of global condemnations of the er of the Zulu nation—who joined him halfway sors. The British invaded Zululand in 1879 after him King of the Zulu nation in accordance with the monarchy’s role in empire but also the need to shore through the interview, and talked of his royal fam- King Cetshwayo kaMpande refused to submit. Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Act. The pro- up monarchies in the face of growing criticisms: ily upbringing. While he played rugby as a youth, After the initial Zulu victory at Isandlwana, the vincial home of the royal family has been plagued “With that being said, I know that the English do he shared with his followers his longtime support British defeated the king’s armies in a six-month by violence—in particular, the devastating unrest not have a good history, they are still monarchs…” for the AmaZulu football club. war. Cetshwayo appealed to Queen Victoria for his that erupted after the former South African presi- He recalled their sharing of condolences when his restoration to the throne but ultimately the British dent, Jacob Zuma, was arrested in July 2021. The parents passed and called for respect: “With that, His late father, King Zwelithini, was close to Colony of Natal annexed Zululand during the reign widespread destruction included the loss of more can we please not return bad with bad because they the AmaZulu FC, which explains why the team is of his son, Dinuzulu kaCetshwayo. King Dinuzulu than 300 lives. This unrest came on the back of the sympathised with us during our dark times.” called Usuthu—a reference to the senior section of sided with the British in the South African War of ongoing assassinations tied to party politics and the Zulu royal family since the 1870s. The usuthu 1899 to 1902, leading a raid on the Boers in 1901, traditional authority contests—which are a grim Just as Queen Elizabeth II televised her 1953 originated as a distinguishing war cry or war chant and later looked to the Crown as an ally against the reminder of the widespread violence in the last 15 coronation, the Zulu monarchy—particularly in co- of Prince Cetshwayo kaMpande’s supporters when settler government. King Solomon kaDinuzulu, on years of apartheid rule. The most recent of these operation with South African government depart- they fought the supporters of his half-brother, the throne from 1913 to 1933, decorated his home assassinations, the murder of King Misuzulu’s ad- ments—appears to be using radio and social media Prince Mbuyazi kaMpande, at the Battle of Ndon- with portraits of British royalty and prepared care- visor iNduna Dumisani Khumalo after the 2022 to shore up King Misuzulu’s legitimacy. The Oc- dakusuka in 1856. fully for his meeting with the Prince of Wales, who Umhlanga Womhlanga, may or may not be related tober 29 ceremony was broadcast live on local 24- was on tour in South Africa in 1925. Amid efforts to the ongoing challenge to King Misuzulu’s lead- hour news channels, slick media productions circu- When Cetshwayo ascended to the Zulu throne to control King Cyprian Bhekuzulu kaSolomon, ership of the largest ethnic group in South Africa. lated, and the monarchy welcomed the public into in the 1870s, it became the Zulu national cry or who ruled from 1948 to 1968, the South African previously shrouded ceremonies. Those legally chant. By the 1880s it was particularly associated cabinet refused his request to attend Queen Eliza- How then will King Misuzulu navigate this challenging King Misuzulu now must contend with with the followers of the loyalist Zulu cause that beth’s coronation in 1953. Cyprian had helped to transition and the accompanying challenges? Re- the public support garnered through these efforts. rallied behind King Dinuzulu and his uncles Princ- mobilize his subjects for the British royal family’s cent efforts suggest the media will play an integral es Shingana and Ndabuko kaMpande, among oth- 1947 tour of South Africa and viewed the proposed role as he publicly ties his royal family to that of King Misuzulu gave his first public interview ers, during the resistance against the imposition of trip as part of a long relationship between the two the Windsors and invites his subjects into royal in June 2021, just after the reading of his mother’s British colonial rule over the Zulu kingdom. King monarchies. Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, king be- customs formerly obscured. Much of this media will that named him as the heir. Zwelithini allegedly played for the AmaZulu FC. tween 1968 and 2021 and Elizabeth II shared the coverage and budget comes out of government experience of serving as longest reigning monarchs accounts—the KwaZulu-Natal provincial govern- In an exclusive sit-down with presenter Ziyan- By the time of his coronation speech in isiZulu in the histories of their kingdoms. ment is responsible for the King’s “salary, allow- da Ngcobo of Newzroom Afrika, he humbly recog- in August 2022, commentators noted Misuzulu’s ances, benefits, budget and required tools of trade.” nized his privilege while simultaneously asserting noticeable improvement with isiZulu. For the first On October 29, 2022, at Moses Mabhida his authority as the child of not only the late Zulu time, the Zulu monarchy welcomed the public into Stadium in Durban, President Cyril Ramaphosa The Zulu royal family began to make these king but also Swati royalty. Ngcobo pointed out the coronation ritual of Ukungena Esibayeni (enter- handed over the certificate of recognition to the connections in the wake of the British queen’s pass- this savvy performance in several questions about ing the kraal) at KwaKhangelamankengane Royal new Zulu King, Misuzulu kaZwelithini. Like sev- ing. uMntwana Mangosuthu Buthelezi shared the the amabutho (regiments) that surrounded him at Palace on August 20. Buthelezi, present at the same eral of his predecessors, the new king’s accession royal family’s condolences: his mother’s memorial and about the public reading ceremony for Misuzulu’s grandfather Cyprian to the throne was complicated by a succession dis- of his mother’s will. Bhekuzulu, described it as “a traditional prayer and pute, which exposed factionalism among Zulu roy- On behalf of His Majesty King Misuzulu ka- ritual wishing the king well and declaring the peo- als who preferred either one of two of Misuzulu’s Zwelithini and the Royal Family, as well as on Throughout the interview, King Misuzulu ple’s loyalty to him.” brothers, Prince Simakade kaZwelithini or Prince my own behalf as traditional Prime Minister signaled his familiarity with the Zulu culture of Buzabazi kaZwelithini, as the rightful heir to the to the Zulu Monarch and nation, I extend our respect, pointing out his deference to his parents’ Prince Simakade Zulu, who challenged Misu- throne. deepest condolences to the House of Windsor intent for the throne and referring to his interlocutor zulu to the throne, similarly held Ukungena Esibay- in this tragic hour as we mourn the passing of as MaNgcobo. He astutely sidestepped questions eni at Enyokeni Palace, but without the fanfare and Misuzulu is the first-born son of the late king Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II… May God on the controversial Ngonyama Trust of which he is crowds of Misuzulu’s (journalist Chris Makhaye Zwelithini and the late Swazi princess Mantfombi comfort the people of the United Kingdom, now sole trustee, evading a clear articulation of his called Simakade Zulu’s event “a damp squib” in Dlamini, the latter of whom played a key role in his and all those around the world who felt such stance on land ownership by emphasizing his dedi- comparison). KwaZulu-Natal provincial govern- accession prior to her 2021 death. Born in 1974, great esteem and affection for Her Majesty the cation to rural development in cooperation with the ment social media accounts—in accordance with Misuzulu studied from a young age at eSwatini Queen. government. central government’s recognition of Misuzulu as and later in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, at St. the heir—heralded the day as historic. Images of Charles College. After university study in the Unit- Having come under criticism after struggling Amanda Mapena, the MEC in the Department of ed States (it is unclear whether or not he completed to read a speech in isiZulu during his first public Sport, Arts & Culture, in attendance lent legitima- a degree), he returned to South Africa and remained cy through the department’s Instagram page. largely anonymous until his father’s passing. He married Ntokozo Mayisela in advance of his instal- A polished media production highlighting Mis- lation. Not surprisingly, the issues facing the new uzulu’s Ukungena Esibayeni began to circulate on Zulu king are many. The royal house stands to lose Twitter (with more than 150 000 views at time of income after a successful court challenge against writing). charging rental fees on the land of the Ingonyama Trust (of which the Zulu king is sole trustee). He The video is unattributed but has close-ups faces calls for the dismantling of the trust itself. of the king on the hunt that suggest media ac- The land remains perhaps the most pressing con- cess. eNCA journalist Siphamandla Goge received cern for impoverished Zulu subjects who rely upon praise on social media for his respectful interviews trust land for subsistence and small-scale farming. and coverage of royal ceremonies for both Misu- The cozy relationship between some traditional zulu and the late Zwelithini as amaZulu and other leaders, government representatives, and mining spectators tweeted using hashtags #ZuluRoyal- companies and property developers poses a threat Family #ZuluKingdom #Zulu and #KingMisuzulu to those on the land, while officials stand to ben- among others. One fan page in Misuzulu’s name efit. South African taxpayers tire of supporting the already has nearly 80,000 followers. On the Move royal family’s exorbitant lifestyle. Will Misuzulu Media claims to run Misuzulu’s official social me- use his kingship on behalf of his family or the Zulu dia pages. nation? South Africans in general and the people of KwaZulu-Natal in particular wait attentively to The scheduling of the Ukungena Esibay- see how the new Zulu monarch will deal with the eni prior to two of the amaZulu’s annual cultural issue of land. events, including the Umkhosi Womhlanga (the Reed Dance ceremony) and Umkhosi Welembe (a The succession dispute within the Zulu royal commemoration of King Shaka kaSenzagakhona’s family brings forth the urgent need to scrutinize death), enabled Misuzulu to proceed over these the positions of royal women. It is not widely un- customs in subsequent media coverage. At Umk- derstood that different royal wives are customar- hosi Womhlanga, Misuzulu accepted his first reed ily allocated specific positions depending on when as king and used his speech to offer an olive branch and how they were brought into the royal family to his detractors. as ondlunkulu. Attention to the ranks of the king’s wives can go a long way towards addressing the This mobilisation of amaZulu via social media confusion around custom and distinguishing be- stands in contrast to that of the family of former tween it and the colonial interventions that dis- president Zuma who stoked the 2021 unrest with torted succession practices for kingship positions celebratory tweets as the violence unfolded. * This article was sourced from Africa Is a Country, a site of opinion, analysis, and new writing on and from the African left; founded in 2009

14 WEEKLY SA MIRROR ENTERTAINMENT Friday 11 November 2022 By Gugu Sibiya. TLALE’S Shopaholics were spoilt for choice at Mapon- PARTNERSHIP ya Mall. Once again design’s royalty David Tlale, WITH AVON REAPS emerged as a class act when he descended on PHENOMENAL FRUITS and we’ve done a perfume together. So all these de- the Maponya Mall, in Soweto, on Saturday. He signs through the past three seasons will be availa- came to connect with his supporters as well as INVENTIVE: He ventures into niche business ble today. We’re not doing beauty products because show them treasure trove from his Avon and Da- of accessories and other personal artefacts with that’s not our core or business. We’re mostly into vid Tlale cave. great aplomb..... fashion and accessories. Now we’re here, I’m quite excited about it” he exclaims, barely containing his The colourful event which attracted great David Tlale poses for photos with his clients on his famous throne excitement. numbers of Tlale’s die-hard fans and eager shopa- holics from the sprawling townships, was the cul- He’s not Houdini by a long shot but Tlale’s mination of three years-worth of creative genius. name has become synonymous with juggling a Born from a collaboration between Avon and David number of balls simultaneously. Credited with be- Tlale. Something he’s been itching to unleash for ing innovative, he’s known for hosting shows that the public to see and experience. are unique and fascinating. “Yes you need to have many irons on the stove and keep reinventing your- Placed at a strategic entry point of the Mall, the self. The more people we have on our radar, means inviting marquees attracted shoppers like pins to a the business is growing” he explains. magnet. They turned out in numbers. Regal in his continental get up, Tlale mingled with his support- He says that consumers have been integral to ers, posing for photos from his legendary throne. that growth. “The first season in 2020, was great. They reward him by shopping till they dropped. All the handbags, sunglasses and watches we made, Only fly in the ointment is that the merchandise was were sold out. Last year, we created tote-bag, a sash not on display but viewed from brochures, some- and watch, all sold out. We also produced men’s thing they took in their stride. Taking us into his and women’s fragrance. You guessed it, they were confidence, Tlale says “Today we’re doing a all sold out!’ he brags a bit. basic campaign activation of the collaboration be- tween Avon and David Tlale. A journey that start- Incredulously, “People were just shopping. We ed three years ago, at the height of the pandemic. even made a beautiful rose, gold watch which was We’re coming to the people here at Maponya Mall also sold out within a few months. People just want so that for a couple of hours the public and our cus- to look good, to have these things that excite us, it tomers can meet and greet us, as well as enjoying doesn’t matter how difficult life is. If you have a the entertainment we’ve lined up for them. pair of beautiful sunglasses, you wear to a funer- al, sunglasses have become the thing. A beautiful “More than anything, it’s to amplify the cam- watch on your wrist. Everybody wants bling on paign that’s currently happening. The only people their hand.” who know about this, are those who’ve seen it on the Avon brochures. Now that covid-19 is under control, we gather to do the meet and greet with the people. From the first campaign we did, we were just like this is what we do, when covid-19 struck!” an upbeat Tlale coos. “Now we’re coming out with guns blazing and excitement. That’s where the core of this journey started. When I approached Avon, they asked me why I wanted to partner with them. I told them about these products we’d design as the House of David Tlale and Avon. Today is all about that. Hence the invitations to the public and members of the media. We want them to come and have a good time.” “Our collaboration focuses mostly on acces- sories. We do bags, sling bags, sunglasses, watches By Robert Tlapu GLUT: Ficksburg is Vusi Mahlasela FIX A ‘cherry on top’ literally awaits visitors to blessed with soils Ficksburg in a fortnight, when the northern that produce some of CHERRY Free State town will host an array of festivities the lushest cherries, to celebrate the annual bountiful harvest of the which have become a cherries. tourism attraction for the small town. The Cherry Festival, hosted by a town also known as Cherry Town, is an annual event which BOUNTIFUL has been held for the past 45 years on the third FOR TOURISTS week of November. HARVEST: After a three-year Covid hiatus, Free State town of To add to the festivities, the Cherry Jazz Festi- Ficksburg braces itself to welcome tourists to the annual festivities… val will be bringing an exciting line up, as it has al- ways done since its inception since 2008. The jazz element of the festival could have been in its 15th year, but due to the unforeseen Covid pandemic which hit the world two years ago, the festivities had to be placed on hold. The event is one of the oldest crop festivals in the country and will be headlined by artists like the iconic Vusi Mahlasela, songstress Kelly Khumalo, Sjava, Maleh, Semito, the local Nala Jazz Band, Simmy, DJ Finzo and Prince Kaybee, just to men- tion a few. The festival attracts audiences from all walks of life around the country and neighbouring coun- tries, as it caters a variety of interests to everybody. It also boosts the economical element of the Cherry town, as the accommodation, transport, and small- scale local business people get to cash in during the two days of the festival. According to Seithati Monyaki, the organiser of the jazz festival, “the festival is not only about the providing fun people over the weekend, it also has the social responsibilities. We support boxing tournaments, the three early childhood centres, soup kitchens, disability centres, health care and students to register for university studies”. Monyaki continued that, “this is a unique festi- val, celebrating a unique fruit” as it caters for every patron who comes by to enjoy themselves. Every year, the festival activities include cher- ry tours, golf games, half marathon, cherry product competitions, veteran vehicle displays, equestrian events and beer festivals. New exhibitions on the list include a food and wine fiesta. A ‘ready, steady, bake’ competition is always a firm favourite to watch as it is about the making of cherry mampoer (a South African moonshine).

Friday 11 November 2022 ENTERTAINMENT 15WEEKLY SA MIRROR MUSIC TROUNCES AIR OF DOOM AND GLOOM By Robert Tlapu MOMENTS: Violinist Neo Motsatse’s new the Covid times), when most of us wanted to It takes courage for young talented musician to release geared to breathe healing power into give up, that indeed There Is (Still) Music In go into the studio to record and release a South calamitous aftermath of the pandemic… The Air. African classic song that was first recorded in RT: Where do you draw your musical influence? 1976. DEBUT: Talented violinist Neo Motsatse of what South Africa has to offer. We are therefore NM: I am a classically trained violinist, so still a lot excited not only with this release, but with what is of my technical and sound influences are from Twenty-two-year-old violinist Neo Motsatse to come as well. Her music fans and followers are classical greats such as Itzhak Perlman, Joshua the artist who did just that – taking Letta Mbulu’s in for a treat,” said Fezeka Motsatse, manager to Bell, Sarah Chang etc, with my favourite com- There’s Music In The Air to greater heights with the violinist who also nurtured her talent since the poser being Antonio Vivaldi. However, I also her classical feel rendition. The song is scheduled tender age of six. get inspiration from those that have pushed to be released today and will be available for down- the envelope of what it means to express their loads on digital stores. Motsatse says her conviction in the healing sounds on the violin, such as David Garrett and power of music is even stronger following human- Lindsey Stirling. Seeing them do what they It is her first single as a recording musician ity’s setbacks during the Covid pandemic. “Hu- love is a little bit of the reason I had the courage from her forthcoming EP, which will be released manity has suffered immensely and there is hardly to explore outside of classical and fuse other early next year. Motsatse expressed her excitement anyone who has not suffered a loss of one kind or genres together while still maintaining the in- ahead of her single release, “This is the beginning the other. tegrity of the instrument (violin). of an era for me on a musical journey. I have been playing live concerts since I was 10 years old and I People have lost their loved ones, jobs, busi- RT: As a recording artist now, who are the fel- waited for the right moment to do this”. nesses and their relationships. In all these, most low artists you intend to collaborate with in people have found comfort in the lyrics or melody future or have you done any collabs with on The song is a cover adaptation of an evergreen of a song they have always known or discovered. the forthcoming EP? composition of the same title by Caiphus Semenya Music has consoled, brought hope and it’s up in the and Will Jennings, which was recorded and re- air. It is for this reason I chose to affirm that by re- NM: There is no bound on future collaborations leased 46 years ago by Letta Mbulu. cording this single and proclaim loudly that There’s from home and internationally, I have some- Music In The Air,” lamented the violinist Matsatse. what a wish list of artists that I would love to Recently the song was also covered by Ami and Q & A with Neo Motsatse work with, some of them being DJ Zinhle, Bil- Black Coffee. Few years ago, the late classically RT: Why did you choose to redo this song in par- ly Monama, Lindsey Stirling, Alicia Keys etc, influenced songstress Sibongile Khumalo, also did and that’s just to name a few. We are currently her rendition to the song, followed by Thandiswa ticular, and not any other song? working on the collabs for the upcomimg EP. Mazwai, who also had her best foot in offering her NM: Recording has been a dream of mine since the rendition from her latest offering. RT: What can we expect from the forthcoming early stages of my career, so naturally through EP? Motsatse worked with the award-winning pro- the years there have been many different sug- ducer and film score composer, JB Arthur to work gestions and options on what to record and re- NM: The EP is going to comprise three original on the magnificent production of the song. Her lease first. “There’s Music In The Air” was cho- songs as well as “There’s Music In The Air’’. violin solo is accompanied by a delicate symbiosis sen because it signals my coming of age. This It’s going to tell my story, the most important between beautiful and harmonising strings. Arthur song embodies all the moments in my life that stories and moments of my life in a symphonic, emphasised, “Neo and I sought to create a work have led to this moment, from home concerts cinematic, and of course fun way. It’s around that was honest and true to the original composi- when I was 9 years old to having my own annu- the corner so look out for upcoming informa- tion, while building on her prowess as a violinist. al concerts each year, winning awards and col- tion about it. We simply enjoyed working on the project”. laborating with amazing artists along the way. This song was also a reminder during a very RT: Cannenta, tell me about the name and how Trained and steeped in the classical music tra- pivotal moment in my career, in many young many many violin instruments you have. If dition, it would be expected that she would launch musicians’ careers, actually (especially during you have more than one, do they all have her recording career within that genre. names or is Cannenta a standard name for them? She is, however, adamant that since the early stages of her career, she has always incorporated NM: Cannenta is the name for one of my two vio- and embraced the best of South African music and lins, it is a Latin name for a healer. compositions. “Neo is well-rooted in her being South African, and this comes through strongly in her music. It is for that reason that she decided that her recording career will reflect a great appreciation for the best FIRST: Napo Mosheane FEISTY ARTS PHOTO: SUPPLIED AND CULTURE THESPIAN ASSUMES NEW ROLE IN FREE STATE By Victor Mecoamere HISTORYMAKER: Napo Masheane becomes thespian, who has played many key roles in the arts Feisty veteran arts and culture allrounder Napo pacof’s first black female artistic since 1963 and culture scene for more than 27 years. She said Masheane has hit the ground running in her role she was notably the first black woman to be made as the new artistic director of the Performing several other local and overseas arts and culture ex- experience and express themselves, you will see Pacofs artistic director since 1963. Arts Centre of the Free State (Pacofs). perts, are expected to nurture the qualifying groups how, like an aligned tribe, they (will) flourish.” to be good enough to competitively represent Free Masheane then continues to urge that “… let us be “I may be known as a stubborn person and a Also this is despite stating in a recent Facebook State in top level provincial, national and interna- a tribe that changes the narrative; let us do what determined activist on the arts and culture canvas, post that she is slowly settling in, as – like the pock- tional arts and culture events. every creative army does best… Moreso, let us but now the seasons have changed, and I am per- et dynamo that she is known to be – Masheane is have our diverse yet collective voices (and acts) sonally in a new season, in which I am playing a already hard at work, supervising a massive selec- Before going any further, it is also important seen and heard.” nurturing and mentoring role to give others, who tion process to end up with several music, dance, to note that, just over two months ago, Masheane are coming after some of us, the space and opportu- drama, poetry or multidisciplinary groups that will staged the specially conceived Herstory: Interna- Masheane expects a mix of debutantes, true to nities to grow,” Masheane told Weekly SA Mirror be groomed for up to two years to become the best tional Theatre Festival at the Soweto Theatre in her call, in which she invites “artists from different in a telephonic chat this week. among the province’s artistic youths. Jabulani, Soweto. Intentionally, the festival fea- cultural backgrounds, (as well as) artists living with tured women centred productions by women ac- disabilities, and (encouraging participation by) art- The two year-long stint at Pacofs is a home- Interestingly, her call for submission on Face- tors, poets, dancers and comedians from across ists who also form part of the LGBTQ+ commu- coming of sorts for Masheane, who was born in book garnered 289 “likes”, 77 comments and 108 South Africa and those from foreign lands – in- nity”. And she says this is because the selection Naledi, Soweto and grew up in QwaQwa. She has “shares”. cluding the United States, Madagascar, Botswana, process, as well as the incubation programme, are made a name for herself as a frank poet who paid Lesotho, Nigeria, Sweden, the United Kingdom, non-discriminatory. a lot of attention to women centred body politics, And this is unsurprising because, as a graduate Canada and Brazil. and one of her outstanding works is the multidisci- in both marketing and the dramatic arts, Masheane Masheane said she was happy that her new plinary stage production titled, My Bum is Genetic: is a strong believer in the use of both informal and Like a true motivator, Masheane says in part portfolio is not necessarily an affirmation of her as Deal with it. formal media. in her Facebook post that “…when artists, like an a woman, but it is an acknowledgment of her stat- army of creatives, have (the) space and stage to ure as an academically and experientially qualified “I would like to spend the next two years, work- In in the call Masheane is inviting drama, ing here, to see us producing the next generation dance, music, comedy and poetry groups to audi- of artists, while being mindful that we are dealing tion for the centre’s artistic programme for 2023 to with fragile futures, by guiding and holding others 2024. She said the programme involves an incu- by the hand, while being strict, instilling discipline bation process in which Masheane, together with and respect for one’s work ethic,” Masheane said.

16 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FOOD AND WINE Friday 11 November 2022 2022 DINERS CLUB WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR TO BE ANNOUNCED The 2022 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year Finalists are: (Left to right) Richard Schroeder PRESTIGE: The 12 finalists chosen (Groot Phesantekraal), Jerome van Rooi (Cederberg), Nongcebo Langa (Delheim), Handre Visagie from 180 entries after a rigorous selection (Koelenhof), Elzanne Bosman (Groot Constantia), Neil Bruwer (Chamonix). process… By WSAM Reporter courage winemakers under the age of 30 to develop rigorous judging over two days by a team of wine • Matthew Day – Klein Constantia – 2021 Klein The finalists for the Diners Club Winemaker their skills, express their individuality, and add to gurus. All the judges agree that it will be a close Constantia Perdeblokke Sauvignon Blanc and Young Winemaker of the Year awards have the future prestige of South African wines interna- race for the top prize, a clear indication that the fi- been announced, with six winemakers short- tionally. The awards focus on quality and recogni- nalist wines are outstanding. • Warren Ellis – Neil Ellis Wines – 2019 Neil El- listed to compete for the prestigious Winemaker tion of excellence. THE 2022 DINERS CLUB WINEMAKER lis Amica Sauvignon Blanc of the Year award, and six others to vie for the AND YOUNG WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR Young Winemaker of the Year title. The competition affords all winemakers a shot FINALISTS ARE: Young Winemaker of the Year category: Red at the sought-after titles. While other awards focus Winemaker of the Year category: Sauvignon Wines The winners of both awards will be announced on just the wine, the Diners Club Winemaker and and presented with their Trophies at a black-tie Young Winemaker of the Year awards celebrate the Blanc • Elzanne Bosman – Groot Constantia – 2020 gala dinner at the Five Star Arabella Hotel & Spa skills and talent of the vintners. The awards are pre- • Charles Hopkins – De Grendel – 2022 De Groot Constantia Merlot on 19th November 2022. The winning winemaker sented to the winemakers who produce a wine that receives R50 000 and the Young Winemaker R25 the judging panel considers to be the best in a spec- Grendel Sauvignon Blanc • Handre Visagie – Koelenhof – 2020 Koelen- 000. ified class. The categories for 2022 are Sauvignon • Christoff De Wet – De Krans – 2022 Garden bosch Director’s Reserve Pinotage Blanc for Winemaker of the Year, and Red Wines The Winemaker of the Year award was con- of any varietal or blend for Young Winemaker of Route Sauvignon Blanc • Jerome van Rooi – Cederberg – 2020 Ceder- ceived to encourage local winemakers to raise the the Year. • Conrad Vlok – Strandveld – 2021 Strandveld berg Five Generations Cabernet Sauvignon standard of wines produced in South Africa. Th young winemaker category was established to en- There were over 180 entries this year and the Pofadderbos Sauvignon Blanc • Neil Bruwer – Chamonix – 2020 Chamonix field was narrowed down to 12 finalists through • Erika Obermeyer – Erika Obermeyer Wines – Cabernet Franc 2019 Erika O Sauvignon Blanc • Nongcebo Langa – Delheim – 2020 Iconoclast Cabernet Franc • Richard Schroeder – Groot Phesantekraal – 2021 Groot Phesantekraal Syrah EVENTS CAP CLASSIQUE & CHAM- best blue and white ensembles - with a chance to claim ning wines and brandies at a series of tastings that will PAGNE FEST WELCOMED both bragging rights and generous prizes. Local stalls and be presented countrywide. This is an absolutely fantastic restaurants will proudly showcase a selection of gourmet opportunity not to be missed with the best wines and bran- Perfectly timed with the start of December and summer gold and artisanal goodness dies in South Africa to be tasted under one roof. Veritas is celebrations, Franschhoek Valley welcomes the return of Festival organiser, Darielle Robertson assures us that tick- South Africa’s oldest wine show for bottled wines aimed the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne festival on ets will be highly sought after, as bubbly lovers will want as a guideline for consumers. December 3 and 4. to make up for two missed years. Booking will be essen- Regarded as one of South Africa’s leading Cap Classique- tial- guests only. SIPWINE UNDER THE SUN producing areas, the Franschhoek Wine Valley Cap Clas- Tickets are priced from R400 via webtickets. Joburgers are expected to head in large numbers for the sique route is a first for the country. The abundant valley is Fourways Farmers Market SIP Festival next Saturday. renowned for producing outstanding Cap Classiques from VERITAS TASTING The venue is Fourways Farmers Market, Taroko Farm more than 20 local producers. A tasting of award-winning wines from the Veritas will Modderfontein Reserve, Norfolk Lane, Klipfontein View. The event will take place over two bubbly-fuelled days at take place in the Wellington Room, Garden Court Kings The event starts at 11am, will afford visitors the opportu- the historic Franschhoek Monument, a focal landmark for Beach Hotel in Gqeberha on November 16. nity to meet local winemakers at the first annual Fourways the area. The event starts at 6pm and tickets cost R180. The es- Farmers Market SIP Festival. Festival-goers will be able to enjoy Cap Classiques from teemed Veritas wine competition for market ready wines Visitors to the show will eat, drink and picnic on the farm’s local estates such as Graham Beck, Anthonij Rupert, Vil- annually grants wine aficionados across the country a beautiful lakeside lawns in front of a 100-year-old herit- liera, Morena and many more as well as champagnes from chance to taste the top winning wines and brandies. age barn. Soak up the sun and enjoy the best live acoustic select French producers, such as Taittinger among other Wine enthusiasts can get themselves ready to experience music in the city. firm favourites. the star-studded Veritas double gold and gold medal win- Tickets cot R 150 per adult and for kids (12-17) R50. Free Live music will keep the feet tapping and add to the gar- entry for kids under 12. den-party atmosphere. Fashionistas are invited to don their By WSAM Reporter MAMA MIA! WINNER: Italian Diego Milesi of Cape The colourful and quirky Observatory-based Town’s Fernando’s pizzeria. restaurant, Ferdinando’s, serves the country’s FERNANDO’S nando’s believe their pizzas are special, as they favourite pizza, according to diners who voted MOST LOVED open the door to their Italian heritage which they the eatery into top spot at this year’s Porcupine PIZZERIA IN SA love to share with their patrons. Ridge Pizzeria Challenge. SPOT: Cape Town restaurant clinches favourite For achieving top spot, Ferdinando’s receives a The pizzeria is owned by Italian Diego Milesi Winner’s Paddle, Porcupine Ridge wine for a year and his late partner Kiki Bisogno, who beat out pizzeria crown... and promotional materials to the value of R25 000. strong competition to take the title. In second place was Joburg favourite Gino’s in Robertsham (owned 7. Lucio’s Pizzeria (Northcliff, Johannesburg) One of Ferdinando’s best-selling pizzas is their by Gino Mazza and last year’s winner) while Enzo 8. Piccola Rossa (Edenvale, Johannesburg) Classic Diavola - spicy Italian salami on a Margari- Pizzeria Trattoria in Scottburgh made it into 5th 9. Osteria Rossa (Bedfordview, Johannesburg) tabase while their signature pizza is the Turbanite, position, the first KwaZulu-Natal establishment to 10. Izzeria (Brooklyn, Pretoria) with a topping of grilled baby marrow, homemade achieve a Top 10 ranking. caramelised onion jam and feta. The team at Fer- The knack of serving award-winning pizzas clearly runs in families: Gino’s second operation in Stellenbosch, with brother Dom Mazza at the helm, was in fourth spot while restaurateur sisters Cristina De Almeida and Claudia Lau both made the Top 10. De Almeida’s Edenvale eatery, Piccola Rossa, came at 8th position and Lau’s Osteria Rossa in Bedfordview notched the 9th spot. The Top 10 in the Porcupine Ridge Pizzeria Challenge 2022 are: 1. Ferdinando’s (Observatory, Cape Town) 2. Gino’s (Robertsham, Johannesburg) 3. Bardelli’s (Kenilworth, Cape Town) 4. Gino’s (Stellenbosch) 5. Enzo Pizzeria Trattoria (Scottburgh) 6. Caspita (George)

Friday 11 November 2022 MOTORING 17WEEKLY SA MIRROR MOTORING:Briefs OPEL ZAFIRA TOYOTA MAKES IT 86 TRANSFORMED The second-generation Toyota 86 FINE EXAMPLE: It may not have badge appeal of a Mercedes-Benz V-Class, but by minibus standards, it’s quite a handsome vehicle. sports car has finally arrived in South Af- rica, sporting a bigger and more powerful, DUAL SUNROOF SETUP: A commercial By Ali Mphaki albeit normally aspirated, engine. vehicle that has been turned into a luxuriously- TWO front seats, two individual chairs in the trimmed minibus middle row and space for three at the back. The This comes exactly a decade after the seats are mounted on a rail system and can be slid original version was launched in Mzansi. ENORMOUS PROPORTIONS: Just over 5.3-metres long the Opel Zafira combines luxury (for front or ore or aft as required, removed entire- Back then, it was billed as an affordable all passengers) and useful packing space, even when all seats are taken but make sure ly, or you can turn the pair of middle-row seats sports car of sorts, with its starting price of you have a parking spot that’s big enough to accommodate it. around to face those in the rear. just under R300 000. But with inflationary pressures and a weak rand having taken LUXURIOUS TRIMMINGS: As if the rear privacy glass isn’t enough, there are also retract- Mounted between the two middle-row seats is their toll, the 2022 model is hitting the able sunblinds. A separate ventilation control unit (for 2nd- and 3rd-row passengers) is a cabinet that holds a fold-out table that provides streets at R698 100 for the manual version, mounted on the roof lining with outlets distributed throughout the cabin. a solid base to work on, or in a leisure application while the auto will cost R733 700. (when it’s turned around), middle-row and rear-seat passengers can play card games on it, for example. Despite being 25mm longer, the new Toyota GR 86, with its 1 270kg kerb This the 4th-gen Opel Zafira taking on the likes weight, is only 4kg heavier than its prede- of the futuristic Hyundai Staria the Toyota Quantum cessor. Power comes from a new 2.4-litre and one may even dare say even premium offerings, Subaru-sourced flat-four that produces such as the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and the VW 174kW at 7 000rpm and 250Nm at 3 Kombi/Caravelle. 700rpm. The previous 2.0-litre engine, for the record, offered 147kW and 205Nm. Offered in two trims, the entry-level Edition and the flagship Elegance. Buyers of the new Toyota GR 86 can choose between six-speed manual and The entry-level Edition offers seating for 8, the six-speed automatic transmissions, and as flagship Elegance is a 7-seater, with the central row you’d expect, power still goes to the rear adopting VIP single seats and incorporating a clev- wheels only.-IOL erly packaged deployable table. HEAVIER TEST DUMMIES The Elegance’s pair of individual middle seats can be rotated to face towards the rear of the vehicle Crash test dummies are being made and the table can be shifted backwards to create the heavier to help reflect the rise in obesity effect of “seats arranged around a table”. The heaviest weigh 15.5st - but will Opel suggests that one could host business meet- soon be bloated up to 19.5st. ings back there,... Interestingly, it is the affordable Edition derivative that offers more seats but at the Figures from the US suggest the obese expense of other features. are 79 per cent more likely to be hurt in a crash than the average male. The 2.0TD Elegance flagship boasts such stylish features as dual-tone 17-inch alloy wheels, privacy More than a quarter of adults in Eng- glass, LED light strips at the front, and an interesting land (28 per cent) are obese, with a BMI dual sunroof setup. over 30. Measuring in at just over 5.3 metres in length Seatbelts and airbags are normally op- and standing 2.2 metres wide and nearly 2 metres timised for adults weighing 11.5s (about tall, the wheelbase measures 3 275 mm, which is 69kilograms). among the longest in the segment. Space inside is galore. Safety ratings system Euro NCAP will announce new measures this week. The luxury minibus sector may be a highly com- petitive segment, but it is clear Opel will be able to It said: “Restraints optimised for the woo a considerable following with their latest offer- average-sized driver do not necessarily ing. work equally well for shorter or taller driv- ers, or, for that matter, for obese or more Though lacking in terms of street cred compared vulnerable older drivers.” _THE SUN with established brands like the Merc V-class, the Opel Zafira is a decent package. MBAKS GOES TRUCKING Launched early this year, the Opel Zafira Life Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has sales have been steadily climbing over the months revealed that new laws could be introduced and with its price tag makes for a compelling case. to curb the increasing number of deadly FAST FACTS accidents that involve trucks on South Af- rican roads. Model: Opel Zafira Life 2.0TD Elegance Price: R902 900 (October 2022) Following a series of deadly truck ac- Engine: 2.0-Litre, 4-cylinder, turbopetrol cidents, the latest of which saw a truck Power/Torque: 110 kW/370 Nm ploughing into traffic and causing a nine Transmission: 8-speed automatic vehicle pile-up, after the truck was unable Fuel consumption: 6.3 L/100 km (claimed) to stop due to its brakes failing on the N3. ​Boot/Utility space: 1 060 litres This accident is only one of many that have happened recently, and also seemed to have been the last straw as MPs demanded to know what the transport minister would be doing to attend to this growing issue. EFF MP Mathapelo Siwisa, in a writ- ten question to Mbalula, asked how the minister would be addressing the increas- ing number of accidents involving truck drivers. In his response, Mbalula included nine points detailing measures that he and his department would be implementing. AFTER FERARARI AND PORSCHE COMES WIFE A lottery winner who scooped a mas- sive £8.7million (about R156-m) jackpot says after splashing out on supercars and luxury watches, he wants the one thing money just can’t buy - a wife. Factory worker Kursat Yildirim swapped his crane for a £392,000 (R8- million) Ferrari following the massive win, quitting his job as a steel worker in Dort- mund, Germany. Lucky Kursat went on a massive spend- ing spree after his numbers came up on September 24 treating himself to the Fer- rari 448 Pista as well as a Porsche Turbo S Cabriolet for £218,000 ( about R4.m). He also splashed out on a luxury watch and for good measure bought his favourite local pub. But now 41-year-old Kursat - the son of hard-working Turkish immigrants - says he wants something that money can’t buy - a loving wife.

18 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORT Friday 11 November 2022 By Sports Reporter IN GHANA talented players capable of winning matches at this Ghanaian fans are celebrating again. After WE TRUST tournament. It will be up to Addo as coach to find missing out on the FIFA World Cup™ in 2018, the right blend and give the team the self-belief it their team will be back on the biggest of stages REVENGE: At South Africa 2010, the Black needs to shake things up in Qatar. at Qatar 2022 – even if they did take a tortuous Stars were eliminated in highly-dramatic fashion route to get there. by Uruguay in the quarter-finals and they face one Ghana barely squeezed through the second another in the third and final Group H game in round of qualifying for the World Cup, and then After crashing out of the CAF Africa Cup of Qatar had to face no less a challenge than Nigeria’s Super Nations at the group stage earlier this year, Ghana Eagles in March with a ticket to Qatar up for grabs. chose to get rid of coach Milovan Rejavac, replac- HIS FATHER’S SON: Andrew Addo had only taken over the coaching reins from ing him with Otto Addo. The 47-year-old, who Ayew the Ghana captain Rajevac in the February, meaning that this was a played for a number of years in the Bundesliga, in- is son of legendary Abedi real baptism of fire. He was already well acquaint- cluding for Borussia Dortmund, took over the reins Pele with 109 caps ed with the squad from his role as assistant coach, of a country for whom he had played 15 times and but he only had a few weeks in which to prepare steered them to Qatar courtesy of an away-goals both himself and the team for the crucial matches win over arch-rivals Nigeria in the African play- against Nigeria. His task was not made any easier offs. by the fact that he also had a number of absences to deal with in the squad. Ghana have been drawn in Group H along with Portugal, Korea Republic and Uruguay. The last of It has already become clear that Addo will not those three names will have caused more than a few shy away from picking youngsters, with four mem- Ghanaians to wince when it came out of the hat. bers of the starting line-up against Nigeria under At South Africa 2010, the Black Stars were elimi- the age of 25 and two of them still teenagers. These nated in highly-dramatic fashion by Uruguay in the young and hungry players will bring fresh impetus quarter-finals. Ghana therefore have a chance for to the team and put pressure on the more estab- revenge in what promises to be a tense showdown, lished members of the squad as they look to go as particularly since they face one another in the third far as they can in Qatar. One of the most interesting and final group game, when there could be plenty and crucial players in Addo’s squad is Andre Ayew. on the line. With 107 international appearances to his name, the Ghana captain is closing in on Asamoah Gyan’s Ghana are the surprise package in what is a very record of 109 caps. The son of the legendary Abedi strong group. While their performances en route to Pele has also scored 23 international goals, putting the World Cup were up and down to say the least, him fifth for his country. In 2009, he was part of the the squad has an interesting mix of experienced and team that won the U-20 crown at both continental and world level. Facts and figures like these go some way to reflecting the importance of Ayew to the national team. Alongside his younger brother Jordan (81 ap- pearances, 19 goals), himself a critical part of the squad, the 32-year-old will be looking to convert his many years of international experience up front into a haul of goals come the end of November. Last season, he moved to Qatar to play for Al- Sadd, meaning that he will be well acclimatised to playing conditions as soon as the World Cup gets under way. He is very much Addo’s right-hand man and will play an important role in mentoring the younger squad members, after shining on the world stage as a youth player himself. Back at South Af- rica 2010, he came second in the voting behind Thomas Muller for the Best Young Player award GHANA‘S GROUP H MATCHES Portugal-Ghana | 24 November (19:00 local time) Korea Republic-Ghana | 28 November (16:00 lo- cal time) Ghana-Uruguay | 2 December (18:00 local time) BROTHERS IN ARMS SIBLING RIVALRY: Inaki and Nico Williams are heading to the World Cup with different teams By Sports Reporter the story of their family is even more remarkable. KARAMAZOVIAN; In relaxed mode the Williams brothers contemplate what Qatar 2022 A year ago the Williams family would not have In search of a better life before either of their holds for their different countries, expected either of their sons to be at the FIFA World Cup™. Although a star player for Athlet- sons were born, mother Maria and father Felix to school or football practice and preparing his In the form of their lives ic Bilbao, and having recently broken a Spanish made the treacherous 4,000-kilometre journey lunch. In many ways he acted as much of a father This season the brothers have truly been insep- league record by playing 203 consecutive match- from Ghana to the Spanish enclave of Melilla. They to Nico as a brother. es, Inaki had not featured in a Spain squad since did some of the journey in the back of a crowded arable, playing all 12 league matches for Athletic, 2016. Younger brother Nico, meanwhile, had truck, the rest of it by foot, crossing the sands of the In 2013 Inaki signed for Athletic and Nico, then with Nico on the right wing and Inaki as centre- just begun his professional career and boasted Sahara desert in temperatures of 40 and 50 degrees aged 11, followed him and joined the club’s youth forward. only a handful of appearances for the same club. Celsius. Felix still has trouble walking due to the set-up. Inaki’s full debut came in 2014 and that sea- damage he did to the soles of his feet. son he helped Athletic reach the Copa del Rey final. They each scored in a memorable 3-2 win over Now the two brothers are both set to head off Ghana: Five players to watch He has won the Spanish Supercopa twice, and even Rayo Vallecano in September, which witnessed to Qatar this month for the world’s greatest tourna- scored the winning goal in the final against Barce- Nico’s first league goal and his first in front of ment. However, for once in their lives, they will not Maria, meanwhile, was pregnant. They were lona in 2021. the Athletic fans at San Mames. Inaki, naturally, be going together. arrested upon arriving in Melilla but were granted Spain: Five players to watch was the first person to celebrate with him, run- political asylum and travelled to Bilbao, where Ina- ning across the pitch to jump into his arms. “We’re Inaki will be representing Ghana after finally ki was born, named after a priest who had helped Later that year the family’s dream was realised proud of being together,” Inaki said after the game. accepting their offer to switch nationalities from the family and who later became the boy’s Godfa- when Nico made his Athletic debut, coming off the “Our mum will be pleased with her boys.” the country of his birth to that of his parents. He ther. “Hearing my parents’ story makes you want bench against Real Valladolid. Ten minutes later made his debut for the Black Stars in September to fight even harder to give back everything they Inaki also came off the bench to join him on the In their next home game against Almeria, the against Nicaragua and also played against Brazil. sacrificed for us,” Inaki told The Guardian. pitch. The following campaign Nico steadily con- script got even better: Nico set up Inaki to score the solidated his place in the first team and scored his first goal before Inaki repaid the favour, passing the Nico is preparing to go to Qatar with Spain, “I couldn’t ever repay them – they risked their first goals in the Copa del Rey and, like his brother ball to his brother to score the third. having his earned his first call-up in September lives – but the life I try to give them is the one they the year before, in the Supercopa. When he scored in the UEFA Nations League. He made his debut dreamed of giving us.” the winning goal in the semi-final, mother Maria Between them the pair have eight goals and against Switzerland and in his second appearance A dream realised celebrated by jumping into a swimming pool fully four assists and have propelled Athletic to their best off the bench against Portugal he seized the mo- clothed. start to a season in nine years. ment by setting up Alvaro Morata’s winning goal, The family eventually settled in the nearby city sending Luis Enrique’s side to the Final Four. of Pamplona and eight years later Nico was born. “I feel proud of both of them,” she told Marca. Now they are on their way to the World Cup, With Felix forced to spend much of his time work- “It’s so difficult to make it as a footballer. Out of albeit with different teams, in the form of their The Williams brothers have been on a touching ing abroad, Inaki had to shoulder a lot of the parent- 100 people only five make it. So imagine having lives. There is even the chance their paths could journey together in football, both joining Athletic’s ing responsibilities like taking his younger brother two brothers together in the same team.” cross in Qatar in the quarter-finals. academy before breaking into the first team. But It is safe to say that their parents will be watch- ing every minute.

Friday 11 November 2022 SPORT 19WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORTS: Briefs FAF TO START CHIEFS HUNGRY FOR AGAINST STRIKER FRANCE With the domestic programme going into a FIFA BOK SCRUMHALF: World Cup recess, Kaizer Chiefs is using this pe- riod to intensify its search for a striker, and SABC Thrilling battle on the Sport has learnt that they are searching as far as wide as in Europe. cards in Maiselle A Hungarian striker Balint Bajner(31), who JERSEY NO.9: Faf de Klerk relishes opportunity to be selected for the Boks match has previously been at Borussia Dortmund, West against France on Saturday Ham, and Ipswich has been linked with Amak- hosi. By Rugby Reporter with the Bok scrumhalf describing his direct op- end-of-year Tests for the world champions in Eu- Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk was de- ponent as “the best No 9 in the world”. rope, he told media: “I didn’t have a good one last With the club’s leading goal scorer in the lighted to be handed the No 9 jersey for Satur- week and that’s something I take full responsibil- league with six goals Bonfils-Caleb Bimenyima- day’s Castle Lager Outgoing Tour clash against “Australia put him under pressure at times last ity for. na out injured and also having been overreliance France at Stade Velodrome in Marseille and week, and of course I will try my best to do so as on him from the beginning of this season, Chiefs said he would continue to put in the hard yards well on Saturday. But it will take a team effort to “I’ve been continuing to work on it [kicking] are looking for options in the second round of the to stay in the mix at scrumhalf, with a number contain him,” said De Klerk, who is in line to earn throughout the week in training and I have been season. of players pushing each other for national selec- his 44th cap in Marseille. De Klerk was also very putting in the extra hours. “The main thing is that tion in the position. excited for Manie Libbok, who could make his I play as well as I can, which is my primary job, But Zwane says they are going through a Springbok debut this weekend, and said they have and make sure that I score the points for the team, search this time around and It’s expected that The Rugby World Cup-winning scrumhalf, been training well together this week. whether they’re penalties or conversions. Chiefs will use this World Cup break to assess a who made his presence felt off the bench last week number of strikers including Bajner, who hasn’t against Ireland, will line up against French captain “It is great to see Manie’s confidence as a “It’s a professional sport, it’s my job, so we played competitive football since November last Antoine Dupont in what is expected to be a thrill- young player,” said De Klerk. “It is sometimes just need to put in the hard work, put extra pressure year in the Hungarian second division. ing battle – a challenge he was excited about. tough for a young player to walk in and tell the on myself, but also, enjoy the occasion. other players on the field what to do, but Manie “We still hunting but like I said before we The last time the Boks faced Les Bleus, on has come in and he is not afraid to lead the guys. “There’s our responsibility, but we never go avoiding a situation of just bringing players out of 10 November 2018 in Paris, Dupont came off the out on the field to do badly. We go out on the field desperation,” said Zwane. bench while De Klerk played the entire match, “He has been playing good rugby in the last to be successful and win. “Sometimes it comes off which South Africa won by 29-26 after Bongi few years, so it will be good to see what he can do. and sometimes it doesn’t. You learn lessons and MANE OUT LUKAKI IN Mbonambi scored a try in injury time. He’s obviously a little nervous, but very excited you get better with them.” as well.” SADIO Mane will be included in Senegal’s squad “It means a hell of a lot to start this game,” said After naming the lineup to face France, for the World Cup despite suffering a leg injury De Klerk. “This season has been up and down for The Springboks had the day off on Thursday to Jacques Nienaber said his decision to appoint Kol- this week, a source within the country’s football me, but this has been a good realisation about this rest and recuperate after a hard training week, and be as the go-to goal-kicker for the Boks was based federation told AFP on Thursday. jersey means to me. will wrap up their preparations for the Test with on his comfortability with the duties at club level. their captains run on Friday. “One thing is certain, Sadio Mane will be on “One has a different role when you play off “I practice kicking with [kicking coach] Max- the list tomorrow,” the source said, with coach the bench, but I’m excited to start again, and I will Meanwhile Cheslin Kolbe has admitted that he ime [Petitjean] at Toulon. I had a few words with Aliou Cisse set to announce his squad on Friday. keep working hard and pushing for my place.” must deliver a better effort in front of the uprights him on things I can improve on,” the Bok wing on Saturday. Kolbe, who missed two from three said. Mane, who finished second in this year’s Bal- De Klerk expected a big match-up against Du- shots in a narrow defeat by Ireland last week, will lon d’Or voting behind Karim Benzema, limped pont, the 2021 World Rugby Player of the Year, be the Boks’ primary goal-kicker. “I need to improve on my focus points, getting off during Bayern Munich’s 6-1 win over Werder through the ball and the small details from a place- Bremen on Tuesday. Speaking in the buildup to the second of four kicking perspective.” He was diagnosed with an injury to his right By Sports Reporter ‘DOWNS fibula. Bayern said he would undergo further tests Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies registered a LADIES CRUISE in the coming days. hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tanzania’s Sim- ba Queens in Rabat to reach the final of the TO FINAL Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku was selected in CAF Women’s Champions League for the sec- the Belgium squad for the World Cup announced ond year in a row. HARD-FOUGHT WIN: Banyana ba Style on Thursday despite coach Roberto Martinez ad- deliver a brave defensive performance to mitting the Inter Milan striker was “medically A second-half strike from Boitumelo Rabale reach their second successive CAF Women’s unfit. was enough to hand Banyana Ba Style a narrow Champions League final win in a fixture that will easily go down as one LEWIS DREAMS OF BRAZIL- of the toughest battles contested by Coach Jerry’s Boitumelo Rabale who was named ‘Woman have played in the CAF Champions League tour- IAN “ HOME” WIN troops in recent times. of the Match’, her second award of the tourna- nament. Both teams were gunning for the final ment, praised the resilience of her teammates. and we had to dig deep to maintain our incredible Lewis Hamilton would love to celebrate his hon- Andile Dlamini retained her place in goal record at the competition. There is no time to re- orary Brazilian citizenship with a winning return while Zanele Nhlapho, Karabo Makhurubetshi, “We are very excited about the victory be- lax because we have a final to prepare for.” this weekend to Sao Paulo’s Interlagos, the circuit Bambanani Mbane, and Chuene Morifi anchored cause our opponents were difficult to break down where last year he enjoyed one of his greatest vic- the defense line. Lerato Kgasago, Oratile Mok- across the pitch. It is always a pleasure to play a With this narrow win, Mamelodi Sundowns tories. wena, and Boitumelo Rabale started in midfield part in the team’s success and scoring the win- Ladies have now extended their unbeaten run at while Lelona Daweti was flanked by Melinda ning goal means so much to me. This victory was the continent’s premier women’s tournament to 9 Formula One’s seven-times world champion Kgadiete and Nonhlanhla Mthandi in the attack. a result of our hard work and absolute determi- games (W7 D2). The Brazilians have also scored is still chasing his first success of the season and nation to retain the continental title we won last 12 goals in Morocco, the highest number of goals to do it in the penultimate race, at the home of his Coach Jerry had labelled the fixture a ‘final year. I am very happy to have won the ‘Woman scored by a club in a single tournament. late boyhood idol Ayrton Senna, would be quite before the final’ and both teams lived up to the of the Match’ again and to help my team to reach something. pre-match hype in a highly contested goalless the final of this prestigious competition” Rabale In the other semi-final match played on first half which featured high-octane tackles and stated. Wednesday, Ibtissam Jraïdi scored the only goal The 37-year-old Briton is battling against the fast combination plays. of the game as hosts AS FAR edged out Nigeria odds, however. On the quality of the opposition, Rabale stat- Bayelsa Queen’s by a lone goal to also secure Kappa was forced to make a tactical switch ed that “This is one of the toughest games we their place in Sunday’s final. “On paper, it shouldn’t be quite as strong a before the end of the first half with Thalea Smidt circuit for us as Mexico, but regardless, we want replacing Oratile Mokwena. to keep up our momentum from recent races. So, we will keep working hard to hopefully be in the The Brazilians began the second half in the mix once again,” said his Mercedes team boss worst possible way with Karabo Makhurubetshi Toto Wolff. suffering a serious shoulder injury that required her to be stretchered off. Andile Dlamini was Hamilton, who has won in every season since also called into action with a near-post save as his debut in 2007, finished second in the previous the CECAFA champions pushed for the game’s race in Mexico. opening goal. He has triumphed three times in Brazil, in- Banyana Ba Style then conjured up a mo- cluding two of the last three races at Interlagos, ment of magic in the 75th minute as Melinda and accepted honorary citizenship this week. Kgadiete linked up with Boitumelo Rabale who delivered a stunning strike to break the Tanza- BRUTAL ENGLAND DEMOLISH nian resistance. INDIA Despite a valiant fight from Charles Lukula’s Astonishing batting from England openers Jos charges, the defending champions delivered a Buttler and Alex Hales led England to a brutal, brave defensive performance in the dying min- 10-wicket victory against India in their T20 World utes to reach their second successive CAF Wom- Cup semifinal at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. en’s Champions League final. Chasing India’s competitive total of 168-6 Buttler and Hales delivered England’s highest partnership for any wicket at a T20 World Cup with a display of memorable stroke-play to seal a crushing victory with an eye-watering four overs to spare and a place in the final against Pakistan at the MCG on Sunday as England finished on 170-0 in just 16 overs. Buttler finished the match with a straight six against seamer Mohammad Shami to end on 80 not out from just 49 balls with nine fours and three sixes whiles Hales, who made much of the early running, finished unbeaten on 86 from just 47 balls with four fours and seven sixes. England captain, Buttler, went through his full array of shots with the match all but won, ramp- ing and driving boundaries to every part of the ground.

MIRROR SPORTWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... TWO FRIENDLIES: COACH HUGO BROOS WANTS A WIN COACH”S CHOICE; Mamelodi Sundowns Themba Zwane By Sports Reporter games and prove it was not a surprise has once more being roped into the Bafana Bafana Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos has only against Sierra Leone.” squad to play two friendlies in the coming week. set his sights on maintaining his win- GOALKEEPERS: ning streak when his charges face Mo- BAFANA zambique and Angola in two friendly Ronwen Williams PLAY AT internationals in Mbombela next week. Veli Mothwa HOME Melusi Buthelezi The South African senior national DEFENDERS: team beat Sierra Leone 4-0 and Botswana Sydney Mobbie 1-0 in two friendly internationals last Thibang Phete month and Broos said he wanted to keep Siyanda Xulu the momentum going when he announced Siyanda Msani his squad on Tuesday, 8 November 2022. Rushine De Reuck Thapelo Morena “Winning is the first objective,” he Aubrey Modiba said. Grant Kekana MIDFIELDERS: “That is the most important thing. If Miguel Timm we can win twice again, then we have Njabulo Blom four victories in a row. This would give Teboho Mokoena us a boost for the games in March next Luke Le Roux year (in the Africa Cup of Nations quali- Monnapule Saleng fiers against Liberia). FORWARDS: Khanyisa Mayo “Secondly, what I saw against Sierra Lyle Foster Leone, I would like to see it again, the Mihlali Mayambela same way of playing. Maybe it might not Fagrie Lakay be as successful because I think Angola Themba Zwane and Mozambique are stronger than the Zakhele Lepasa Sierra Leone team we played against in Kgaogelo Sekgota September. So it will be tougher. “But I want to see the intention to do it. I want to see that at last we have a certain manner of playing and we can get results with it. This is maybe the big- gest thing we have to do in the next two