DESPAIR RR SISTERS OVER FAKE SHOW UP CD BOOM FOR RIA 3page 12page Friday 17 June 2022 D E Q L www.weeklysamirror.news MIRRORWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... BEYONCE MANDELA CONCERT DEATH - NEW TWIST Inquest court to determine who is responsible for rigger’s death-fall at 2018 music festival 2see page at FNB stadium...
2 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 17 June 2022 NPA REFERS RIGGER’S CASE TO INQUEST COURT NEW TURN: Progress finally in unsolved concert worker’s deathfall at 2018 Beyonce/Mandela festival... COLLATERAL DAMAGE: A By Ali Mphaki ployment and labour had recommended that son’s death. technician was killed at The National Prosecuting Authority, GearHouse SA had flouting Occupational Whilst grateful for the money, she a show featuring sultry Health Safety regulations and prosecuted. NPA, in Gauteng has ordered the case of the GearHouse SA also found not to have reg- wants justice. “Somebody must be held ac- US-based singer at the technician killed while working as a rigger istered Ngoze’s death with the department’s countable. FNB stadium in 2018 at the Global-Citizens Mandela 100 concert for compensation. referred to the inquest court. “Until such, we struggling to find clo- GRIEVING MOTHER: Thembisa Ngoze is The news of the inquest may come as sure,’ she said. Attempts by Weekly SA struggling to find closure four years after This after a prosecutor at the Johannes- some relief to Siya’s sickly mom Thembisa Mirror to obtain comment from GearHouse the death of her son. burg Magistrate’s Court declined to pros- Ngoze. Since the death of her breadwinner SA proved fruitless. ecute without citing any reasons for the de- son in 2018, the NPA has never communi- cision, and without informing the office of cated to her about the progress or not of the Several e-mail messages sent to the the Gauteng director of public prosecutions case. company’s head honchos went unanswered. that the file closed. What angers her is how GearHouseSA Industry players blame racism for Si- Apparently unaware but angered by the treats her each time she calls to she is strug- ya’s death and urge government to regulate decision, Advocate Andrew Chauke, south gling go unanswered. the industry they say is a “free for all”. Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), after perusing the docket communi- The company gave her a mere R39 000 Freddy Nyathela, president of South cated on April 28 that it be referred to the when her son died. She was not even aware African Roadies Association, SARA, was inquest court, but almost two months later of the inquest when Weekly SA Mirror con- more scathing saying when word got out spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane could tacted her. that a rigger had been killed at the Beyonce/ not confirm if such effected. Mandela concert it had to be a black. “Akhonto ishukumayo kusathe cwaka ‘We (also) do not have information (There is no movement and it’s all quiet),” ‘No white technicians are allowed to whether or not the family was informed,” she said in isiXhosa. do what Siya was doing when he fell to his said Mjonondwane. death and yet they are paid far more than .”It’s like a dog has died and nobody their black counterparts. The matter is a sequel to the death of cares,” she added. For the 54-year-old Siyabonga Ngoze, 36, killed while working mom, life turned from bad to worse with “Whichever way you look at it, it is rac- to prepare the stage for a multi-million rand Siya’s death. ism,” he said.. Meanwhile, Beyoncé tipped concert featuring the US-based singer in off fans that something important was com- South Africa in 2018. So much that whenever she hears the ing when she removed her profile photos name Beyonce, she curses. Whenever I lis- across all her social media platforms last Siya from Butterworth in the Transkei ten to radio and hear the name I think about week. Beyoncé has revealed the title and fell to his death working as rigger (tech- my son. release date for her next studio album, with nician) employed by top entertainment the 16-track “Renaissance” set to drop July company GearHouse SA on the eve of the “It’s not that I dislike Beyonce, but can- 29. Global-Citizens Mandela 100 concert at the not escape the connection,” she said. FNB stadium in Soweto in December 2018. The superstar began listing the music Through the assistance of the Weekly and products on her website Thursday and Inspectors from the department of em- SA Mirror, Ms Ngoze was able to receive several streaming services, including Tidal a sum of compensation money from the and Spotify,also announced the Beyoncé employment and labour department for her release. MUSIC ANTI PIRACY CRUSADE MUTED DESPONDENT: People’s Poet blames lack of support from the DTI in fight against counterfeit goods and fake CDs By Ali Mphaki ists and the public to fight against music piracy and all, but it was not sustainable,” he says. were apprehended for possession and dealing in Time may have erased the memory of the first counterfeit goods. “In Jeppe for instance, our raids would result counterfeit goods. Operation Dudula way back in the late 90s to the 2000s, ostensibly to fight against the ram- With his comrades they even composed an in the police truck full of suspects, but the fol- Attempts to obtain comment from Bongani pant music piracy and counterfeit goods in the anti-piracy song…. lowing day all those who were arrested would be Lukhele the DTI’s head of communications drew country. back in the streets continuing with their business a blank In his various meetings with artists, heart as usual. The rolling mass action, unlike its latest name- wrenching tales of a dispirited bunch was his Data sourced from MUSO Discover analytics sake led by Nhlanhla Lux, among others, was daily diet, with most saying they’d rather quit the “I am convinced there was (is) some serious platform, shows that music piracy declined con- birthed after the discovery of five different CD trade than have their hard work pirated and sold on corruption going on there,” he says. More damn- sistently year-on-year from January 2017 until the covers of then best-selling Loliwe album by Afro- street corners and or pavements. ingly, Mbuli says they felt betrayed by the Depart- second half of 2020. But it gradually started to in- sensation Zahara, which sparked a hornet’s nest. ment of Trade and Industry, DTI, which was sup- crease across 2021. In Durban, for instance, several artists arrested posed to be spearheading such campaigns but… LEADERSHIP: People’s Poet Mzwakhe It was apparent music piracy syndicates had including Phuzekhemisi when a raid led to alterca- Mbuli and the likes of Phuzekhemisi’s at- adopted brazen new strategies in terms of brand- tions with some of the suspected fake CD street “Don’t forget I went all out and I did not have tempts to fight music piracy frustrated ing and marketing, which could only spell a death- sellers. In another incident in Mthata, a group of a sponsor. “The police and DTI personnel draw a knell for artist’s earnings and their general well- Chinese suspected fake CD manufacturers alleg- salary every month end but for us to continue the being. edly assaulted singer Sanda Mgcina during one of fight without any material support was always a the raids. challenge. CEO of TS Records TK Nciza, the record la- bel producing Zahara’s album, also received death As if it were not enough, the late crooner Vuyo “But for all it’s worth, we did make an impact. threats. Leadership was needed and a group of Mokoena nearly shot when Operation Dudula “We may have lost the battle, but not the war,” artists, instead of throwing their hands in the air, raided… he says his voice rising to a crescendo. bandied together to launch a campaign to try curb Meanwhile, Captain Xoli Mbele of the SAPS the scourge of music piracy. Quoted in 2015 in a local newspaper in 2015, in a statement police in conjunction with Custom a bullish Mbuli had declared: Services, Brand Protectors, EMS, HELP 24, South Artists had to think outside the boxers, with African Pharmaceutical Regulator, American the likes of the late Durban-based Vusi Ximba “We are going to unleash a total onslaught and Homeland Investigators (USA Embassy) South deciding to distribute their music cassettes exclu- leave no stone unturned in our fight against music Africa, Fedility Reaction Unity, BCI Security and sively in the colour pink, so as to ensure his fans piracy. POPS visited Pan Africa Mall and Joburg Mall cor- were buying the real deal. ner Jeppe and Troye Street on Wednesday where “These crime syndicates will be forced to they confiscated fabrics and consumer goods. People’s Poet Mzwakhe Mbuli became the abandon their nefarious deeds and run.” She said they confiscated large quantities of campaign’s face, led the charge and went gung-ho! skin creams and other pharmaceutical products More importantly, he added: “We will defeat that can only be obtain through a script. Suspects Taking on his new anti-piracy crusader role piracy in the same way we defeated apartheid.” have violated Medicine Related Substances Act with the ferocity of a tiger crushing a bone, Mbuli 101 of 1965. would criss-cross the length and breadth of the For an update on what happened to what was Five suspects, between the ages of 22 to 37, country spreading the message and mobilizing art- a promising initiative, Weekly SA Mirror met with its leader Mbuli this week. It is not often Mbuli would speak in a hush tone, but there was clearly a tinge of sadness in his voice - like that of a defeated man. “We gave it our
Friday 17 June 2022 NEWS 3WEEKLY SA MIRROR Aliwani Chokoe,Thato Molamo and Boitumelo Thage Bathabile Dlamini,Thato Molamo,Nomvula Mokonyane and Dennis Mumble SCENES AROUND TOWN The social scene is lit and our roving photographer SIPHO MALUKA this week was at the Robbie Malinga’s Social Gardens event in honour of the late singer before moving on to the Ria Ledwaba campaign for SAFA’s president held at Courtyard Hotel Waterfall in Midrand. Emmy Casseleti-Bwalya with Nomvula Mokonyane Phila Madlingozi,Nombulelo Maqethuka ans Cassy Ann with her so Robbie Jr Malinga and Wilson B Nkosi Tlhotlhalemaje
4 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 17 June 2022 RAINBOW NATION’S SHAME OF DERELICT SCHOOLS INJUSTICE: Hundreds of North West pupils DERELICT: The inside of a typical classroom in the township attend lessons in derelict schools, sitting on cold cement floors... By Robert Tlapu a serious risk for the pupils’ lives. DESPAIR; Nothing to stimulate the mind of young ones spending their time in such Hundreds of pupils at four schools including Explaining the rotational method, one learner, conditions three secondary schools in the Madibeng mu- nicipality in the Bojanala district in North who spoke on condition of anonymity said : “If classes with the Grade 8s to attend in a classroom and there is no reliable electricity supply. West are still attending classes under inhu- one group attends classes on a Monday, they they that has furniture. We were told to bring our own Responding to the enquiry, North West Edu- mane conditions compounded by massive over- do not come to school the following day to give chairs to school, but some learners do not want to crowding and classes conducted while pupils another group a chance. This is because we are bring them”. cation department spokesperson, Elias Malindi, sat on cold cement floors. overcrowded in classes.” said overcrowding was a thing of the past. Some of the teachers who spoke anonymously Scores of learners at Klipgat, Fumane and He estimated that there were about 60 learners confirmed that learners were attending under in- “The high schools have been provided with Diphetogo secondary schools say they attend in his classroom, hence the rotational system. humane conditions including under carports and mobile classrooms in order to deal with the prob- classes under trees and carports because of over- trees due to the shortage of classrooms as well lem of overcrowding. Furniture has been provided crowding. Some of these schools are using the ro- He added that there was also a serious short- as furniture. One of the teachers said: “We have to secondary schools”. tational method of sharing days for Grades eight age of desks. A Grade 9 learner at Diphetogo a huge crisis of overcrowding in our school and and nine pupils. Secondary School said they attended their classes other neighbouring schools. Commenting on the issue of the 92 year - old in the school hall and shared the space on cer- Makgari Primary School, he said : “The school The schools are also experiencing lack of tain days with the Grade 8 learners. “We sit on Learners use whatever sheltered space so they has been prioritized for this financial year for ma- proper toilets and office space for the teaching the floor as there are no chairs in the hall. Some can proceed with their lessons. Although we re- jor renovations. Already the district has started staff. There is a massive shortage of classrooms learners would bring their own chairs from home, ceived mobile classrooms from the Department of with the procurement processes. The school has and the schools have no electricity. The school otherwise we hit the floor with our butts”. Education to alleviate the problem, they are still mobile toilets which are serviced every week”. buildings are falling apart with most of the walls not enough to solve the crisis we are facing. There cracking and as a result the buildings were posing Tsatsawane Mnguni (not her real name), a is still a shortage of furniture in our school”. Asked if learners would not be affected dur- Grade 9 learner at Diphetogo Secondary said they ing the renovations, Malindi responded that not write their class work while standing as the school The North West Education department pro- all the blocks needed to be renovated. had no desks and chairs. “We normally swop vided three mobile classes to each of the affected schools to try and eliminate the usage of carports “Learners will use those blocks which are not DANGEROUS: Occupation Health Safely regulations seem to have been compromised and trees but this has not helped much. affected. The school is budgeted for this year and with such classrooms renovations will happen after all processes have Meanwhile, North West Times facebook page been followed”, said Malindi. When asked why reports that Makgari primary school which is situ- the school has not been renovated by the North ated in Ratlou village in Ratlou local municipal- West education department over the years, Ma- ity, under Ngaka Modiri Molema district has re- lindi said : “There had been plans a long time ago portedly never been renovated since it was built to renovate the school, but the local community in 1930. refused to have the school building demolished citing that it had a monumental history”. According to the report, there is no running water at the school, no proper toilets, no offices Malindi could not confirm when the school’s for teachers and principal, no fencing, walls are renovations would begin but stressed that it was severely cracked, no ceilings in most classrooms within the Department of Education’s financial year budget plan. COOL SOUNDS his Afro-soul and jazz-ladden debut offering So- TO HEAT UP mandla, in 2019. The industry turned it into the GQEBERHA gift that keeps on giving. Nominated for a SAMA Award’s Best Jazz Album category, he didn’t SUREFIRE: Gqeberha to be lit this Saturday at take it home or the Mzantsi Jazz Awards as well the jazzy evening as the Afrima Awards, but the recognition set his career on a winning trail. He has been gigging at VIRTUOSO: Selaelo Selota headlines By Gugu Sibiya er Mandisi Dyantyis amd baritone Dumza Mas- prestigious fests and events like the Summer Silo the concert Disgruntled jazz aficionados were upset when wana are the trio that is going to heat things up at Concerts, Grahamstown Jazz Festival and the J&B the cool jazzy evening. Met in between getting down at sold-out events. their favourite artists couldn’t perform at the Ebubeleni Festival in December 2021. Now that Selota is a musician who has more than proved His distinctive baritone voice is what has in- they are honouring their date with the Evening of himself in the industry. Boasting a Midas touch, troduced Maswana into the industry. His perfor- Jazz at the Sun Boardwalk on June 25, and surely- the muso has produced platinum sellers, award mances successfully fuse traditional, spiritual, music lovers will be thrilled at the news. winners, anthem sing-alongs that remain on high soul and jazz sounds, never stop the crowds from rotation long after release. wallowing in the grips of ecstatic frenzy, begging Guitarist and vocalist Selaelo Selota, trumpet- for more. It’s that magic he’s bringing to the even- Afro-soul jazz dynamo Dyantyis dropped his ing in Gqeberha. If the series leading to the Ebubeleni Fest is anything to judge by, jazz lovers are in for a treat. This third instalment of the series, is brought by Sun Boardwalk, Ebubeleni Festival, Eastern Cape Parks & Tourism Agency, Nqubela FM and Ma- hambehlala Communications. Tickets costing R300 per person, are available (pre-sold) at www.webticket.co.za , Pick n Pay and Boxer Stores. They’ll set you back by R350 at the doors that open at 6pm, for a show starting at 7pm.
Friday 17 June 2022 CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR Consumer Eye AWARD-WINNING CONSUMER EDITOR LOOKS 060 936 2673 INTO YOUR COMPLAINTS MTN CLIENT NOT FEELING ‘A LOT BRIGHTER’ AFTER DEBITS By Thuli Zungu PEEVED: Joburg mum and telecoms firm argue MTN still has to prove to Lekota that the sys- MTN is accused of wrongfully deducting rang- about exact amount to be refunded after wrongful tem has not been tampered with by providing her ing between R1 200 and R1 400 its client’s bank account deductions… with an audit trail report indicating user log-in account for months since 2018 for a service she details, date, time and year when the customer ac- did not procure. wrongful deduction,” says a mother of one. treated fairly, as they only refer me to the 50 Mega- cessed the system, she says. Lekota says she was going through her bank Byte data bundles I’m supposed to get. Yet, in my The amounts were deducted from the account invoice I highlighted all data bundles bought with- The information must also include the adminis- of Mrs Nombulelo Lekota of Suideroord in Johan- statements in 2019 when she noticed that MTN out my concern or knowledge,” she says. trator’s details who changed the customer’s log-in nesburg, who says the unauthorised debits occurred was overcharging her. Back then she reported this details as they explain, she says. from 2018 until March this year – and complained discrepancy at MTN branch at The Glen Mall and Her May invoice included data bundles from that they were higher than the monthly R959 con- was told that her iPhone was consuming the data, 12 May 2022 to 11 June 2022. “MTN is pre- She wants MTN to give her username and pass- tract she had signed. but, though she asked MTN to cap the data, this charging me for the data bundle as a set amount is word as her login details to activate the account. continued. already included in the June invoice. They refuse It must include an IP address indicating where the Although MTN has now acknowledged wrong- to investigate this, she says, as well as to give her log-in details were created, plus an email sent to ful deductions, it was only willing to refund R1 “This was bizarre. I use Wi-Fi at work and complete detail of the time, date and time of when her confirming that the account has been created 598, adding that Lekota purchased data bundles on home and there is no need to buy data bundles” these data bundles were purchased. with the username details. Also provide data usage their self-service portal since 2018. says Lekota. After confirming that the functionality report for data purchased from the self-service op- of the Self-Service portal was active on her phone, “Also, I should have received notification after tions. But Lekota denied purchasing data from MTN, she was assisted to disable it, she says. I allegedly bought that data, and to this date I have saying it was the telecommunications firm instead not”. Mthokozisi Ndlovu the spokesperson for MTN, that was using her account to purchase data from Anyway, she decided to renew the contract this said the company had investigated the matter and their portal. This is despite Lekota telling them to March adding that she wanted to cushion her pain Any self-service portal should allow users to established that Lekota had purchased the recurring cancel her contract when it expired in November of having to pay for the service she was not getting, create secure log-in details such as usernames and data bundles in 2017, using the self-service option. 2020, but the account continued until this March, but it was for R719 this time. passwords. Once these are created, an email is sent she says. to the user to confirm that the account is created to He said Lekota did not request the cancellation “I even asked their agent to disable the service allow the customer to transact, adds Lekota. of these bundles until March 2022 when she was Between November 2020 and March this year before signing it. The March bill was as expected, performing an upgrade however our agent did not they deducted R799 amounting to R12 784, but however, MTN reactivated the service causing my She says the system is supposed to be secure cancel these as per the request. was not aware that her contract was still active. bill to sky-rocket again,” says Lekota. and only allow its customers to log in with their account details. “Therefore, MTN has passed credit for the Lekota says that when her contract expired in They debited R1 408, the money she has not April and May invoices to the customer and will 2020, MTN called to inform her that her contract budgeted for, she says. Complaining to their Com- “There is a security concern, especially when ensure that these recurring bundles are removed on was about to expire and asked if she would renew plaints Department in April did not help as they MTN administrators can log onto the system using Lekota’s account. We apologise to Lekota for the it, but told them to cancel it. only responded a month later, she says. the customer’s details without any notification be- inconvenience caused.” Ndlovu says. ing sent to the respective user,” adds Lekota. “They didn’t,” she says. However, their con- “This shows that I’m not a valued client or He had – to date – not provided proof that Le- sultant, Zanele (surname unknown), who called me kota signed up in their portal. When asked if the after Weekly SA Mirror’s intervention, confirmed customer receives a notification when buying data that this has been ongoing since 2018, adding from this portal he undertook to investigate and that however MTN will refund only two months respond, but has yet to respond to our emails and whatsapp message.
6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Friday 17 June 2022 IKUSASA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAREER GUIDE PROPER about job security. Investors are likely concerned MANAGEMENT about their returns. And customers could be feel- ing uneasy about continuing to do business with SKILLS ARE you.” PARAMOUNT DURING A BUSINESS CRISIS, According to Chinn, good managers are able to acknowledge other people’s emotions and use SAY EXPERTS that information to make sound decisions and communicate accordingly. TALENT: Strong leaders know how to 4. Relationship management. leverage the talents of people around them As there are many stakeholders involved in Alana Chinn of Hubspot 1. Communication. 2. Adaptability. crisis management, Chinn says business leaders According to her, the phrase communication During an emergency, things can change in an need to be able to maintain relationships with By Isaac Moledi different groups of people. She explains that if Crisis management skills : what is it and how is key, holds especially true when an unexpect- instant. Chinn says as a leader, you need to be able you’re dealing with an incident related to busi- can you make them come in handy in your ed problem pops up. In fact, Chinn believes that to change course on a moment’s notice. ness laws and practices, you need to coordinate organization or in any of your day-to-day op- communication is arguably the most important with your legal team. Or, if it’s a personnel crisis, erations? Why is it important that all business crisis management (and leadership) skill to have. The COVID-19 pandemic is a great example you’ll need to work closely with your HR team. leaders must know how to navigate through of an adverse situation that required extreme agil- difficult situations? “Suppose your company is facing a cyber se- ity from business leaders. Regulations changed, “Regardless of the type of crisis, it’s always curity threat. To start, you need to keep a clear line states shut down and businesses were forced to important to stay connected with your customer Experts believe that the ability of a person to of communication open with your IT department. operate in completely new ways. Some pivoted to service team. Your support reps are at the front identify and deal with any threat is known crisis follow health protocols and others took their tal- lines of customer communication. They should be management skills. Whether it is a natural disas- You should be able to articulate the source of ents to the digital space. able to rely on leadership to provide guidance on ter, a lawsuit against the company’s product or the threat, the severity of the breach and the reso- how to keep customers informed.” the tumbling employee morale - all of these are lution status. “Things don’t always go as planned and that’s 5. Creativity. capable of damaging the viability of business op- OK. You just have to be prepared to finetune your erations. And your support representatives and em- management strategy and customer service ap- She says when a crisis hits, say goodbye to ployees need to know exactly how to address the proach along the way.” business as usual. Good crisis management re- Alana Chinn of Hubspot, a marketing, sales, crisis with customers.” 3. Emotional Intelligence. quires out-of-the-box thinking and creative solu- and service platform that helps companies to at- tions. “Take a crisis where we’re stranded on a tract visitors, convert leads and close and retain Chinn believes that you also need to ex- Chinn says when employees are in a high sinking boat with no paddles. customers, tabulate the following crisis manage- change the pertinent information with customers stress situation, the last thing they need is a leader ment skills as among the top five. She believes in a timely manner. The best leaders are able to who is visibly anxious and confused. “Let’s say Is there anything we can use to replace the that these skills apply to all different types of cri- communicate calmly, clearly and concisely re- your organization is dealing with a financial cri- paddles? Maybe there’s something in the boat that sis – from financial to technological. They are: gardless of the situation. “And they make sure sis. Chances are emotions are running high across can function the same. Or, we could try to use an they’re communicating with audiences on all the the company. Your employees may be worried article of clothing or other object to temporarily right channels.” plug the leak. “Either way, keep in mind that more heads are better than one when it comes to innovative think- ing. Strong leaders know how to leverage the di- verse knowledge and talents of the people around them to overcome obstacles. Why crisis management skills are important. According to Chinn, crises can happen at any time and leaders must have the skills to react appro- priately. “The net of it is bad crisis management ultimately impacts how customers perceive your brand. If your company is non-communicative and disorganized when disaster strikes, customers will pick up on that.” She believes that people want to be able to trust and have confidence in your business. And a big part of that trust comes from the honesty and transparency you put forward during times of un- certainty. According to Chinn, crisis management skills are also important when planning for a crisis — not just when the problem is already underway. DIGITAL SKILLS Rajan Naidoo, ship. “It’s one thing having a room full of comput- CAN BE TOOLS TO the Director of ers but for learners to become confident with this MITIGATE POVERTY EduPower Skills technology, they have to work at it every day. AND UNEMPLOYMENT Academy When they first enrol at EduPower, around INJUSTICE: It is an injustice that most youths pointment and opportunity. 30% of our learners have never worked on a com- will matriculate without having computer skills puter before and around 80% have no experience Naidoo says that digital skills can be the tools working in MS Word or Excel. By the time they By Isaac Moledi does not provide large scale access to hardware needed to mitigate poverty, unemployment and in- graduate though, they will be proficient in both South Africa may have produced some of the and software. So many young people have never equality as they improve employability and enable these packages,” says Naidoo. brightest digital minds in the world such as even had access to a computer. He believes that the livelihood opportunities. More advanced digital Elon Musk and Mark Shuttleworth, but the vast majority of non-physical skilled jobs require some skills such as software development can unlock To achieve this, he says that regardless of the majority of local school leavers will matriculate level of digital skills so first-time job seekers with exciting opportunities to actively participate in the learnership registered for, learners are all intro- without ever switching on a computer. no computer experience are highly unlikely to be emerging and competitive digital economy. duced to digital skills from the get-go as part of successful in their search for jobs. the Academy’s work readiness programme. Run This is a massive injustice, says Rajan Naidoo, “As educators and training providers, it falls on in tandem with the learnership, the purpose of this Director of EduPower Skills Academy, who says Instead, they will become a statistic in South us to assist young people to develop the skills sets programme is to bridge the digital skills gap and digital skills are essential to employability and Africa’s ever-increasing youth unemployment rate, that are relevant to market needs. Through learn- dramatically improve the learner’s employability. have the potential to move the needle on South Af- which hit a record 65.5% in the fourth quarter of erships, I am confident we can empower enough rica’s devastating youth unemployment. According 2021. Naidoo says this means that two in every young South Africans with economically desirable Naidoo says the Academy’s IT focussed learn- to Naidoo, the country’s school education system three youngsters won’t find a job – but even basic and sustainable skills so that they have the tools to erships to take this a step further as using a com- digital skills could be the difference between disap- improve their circumstances and impact the unem- puter is core to the learnership. “There are higher ployment rate.” level IT learnerships where special digital skills are taught such as digital languages and programming. To ensure that learners are being given every opportunity, Naidoo encourages companies fund- These learnerships are increasing in popularity ing learnerships for unemployed youth to double- and the number of learners being enrolled is grow- check that digital skills are front and centre in the ing as companies are using their Skills Develop- programme and that the skills taught are being put ment budgets to effectively build and deliver capa- into practice throughout the duration of the learner- bilities for their future digital requirements.” According to Naidoo, this ongoing collabo- ration with their clients is vital in making an im- pact on the challenges faced by the country and its unemployed youth. “By partnering with like- minded organizations to drive access to education and equip the South Africans that need it the most with the skills they need to compete in the digital economy of today and the future, we are creating real sustainable value that is delivering social and business value’’.
Friday 17 June 2022 PERSONAL FINANCE/BUSINESS 7WEEKLY SA MIRROR CONSUMERS AT HIGH RISK DUE TO SOPHISTICATED CYBER CRIMINALS TIGHT: Digitally signed documents could serve as tight security against crime By Isaac Moledi cally sign them and scan them back in, or say digitally signed contracts and docu- Security versus convenience: why you even worse, have to courier them, can only ments can go a long way towards improving don’t have to compromise one to have the be an improvement,” says Carrie Peter, security in the real world too. With the right other. Well, an assumption that conveni- Managing Director , Impression Signatures measures in place, for example, fraudulent ence comes at a cost, namely security, is and Brent Haumann, Managing Director of insurance claims can be detected almost in- true during these trying times where Striata Africa. stantly. That in turn means that legitimate data breaches are on the rise around the claims can be dealt with far more promptly world, targeting everything from large- “They were also a boon during the and conveniently. scale infrastructure to individual con- strictest parts of the COVID-19 lockdowns. sumers. By allowing people to virtually sign docu- Another example that shows how digi- ments from the convenience of their smart- tal documents can combine convenience The most visible of this phenomenon phone, tablet or computer, they ensured that and security are electronic prescriptions. for South Africa was when 54 million of the many people could continue doing their country’s citizens were affected when the jobs, deals could still go through and vari- “The convenience factor is obvious: TransUnion data breach took place earlier ous other operational procedures could pro- when your doctor can simply email a re- this year. ceed unhindered,” according to both data peat prescription to your pharmacy, you security experts. save yourself having to physically pick it While cyber criminals have undoubted- up. But electronic prescriptions also mean ly become more sophisticated, experts say But not all e-signatures are created that it’s more difficult for people to write most breaches are still the result of stolen equal, according to both experts. They up fraudulent scripts. It’s also worth noting or weak credentials. It is also true that many say organizations looking to adopt them that, because they don’t require pharmacists people still use the same weak passwords should use a provider which caters for digi- to decipher doctors’ handwriting, electronic over and over again. For their part, many tal signatures that are contextually aware, prescriptions also help ensure patients get organizations are reluctant to place addi- enhanced with GPS location, device and the right medication (something that can lit- tional security requirements on consumers network identifiers demonstrating the chain erally be a matter of life and death).” because they might compromise the con- of custody. Ideally, a provider should also venience that they demand. build on the inherent convenience of e-sig- So, rather than viewing security as natures by making them socially inclusive. something that has to be compromised for While that may have been true in the That means creating omnichannel signature the sake of convenience, both experts say past, experts argue that organizations can processes that are available to everyone on organizations should view the two concepts today offer solutions that ensure conveni- their own devices. as complementary. ence and security go hand in hand. “In a country like South Africa, that “By taking this best-of-both-worlds ap- One of the best examples of this mar- might mean including a USSD channel to proach, organizations can ensure that they riage of security and convenience is e-sig- cater to lower-income markets that still ex- provide customers with the kinds of ex- natures. “There is no doubt that e-signatures tensively use feature phones to transact,” periences that engender trust and loyalty. are more convenient. Anything that means they say. Crucially they can do so without exposing not having to print out documents, physi- customers to the kind of undue risks that Beyond simple signatures, the experts promote highly damaging breaches. LOCAL GOVERNMENT ment, we must stop sugarcoating infrastructure FINANCES ARE IN services for non-paying indigent and poor as in- A CHAOTIC STATE, vestments or economic development,” says Gild- EXPERTS WARN enhuys. “It is doubtful whether large-scale govern- ment capital programmes will filter through and CRISIS: : It is unclear if the government contribute to the financial wellbeing of municipal has the guts to resolve the crisis governments. By Isaac Moledi government crisis. into cadre deployment and all the nuances attached “The focus on capital expenditure translates South Africa’s solutions to the issues contribut- Although the solutions to the crisis were avail- to it by the press and political parties. into a long-term operating burden by not explicitly ing to the deteriorating finances of local govern- linking capital expenditure and operating expendi- ment will come at a political price, according to able, towns and regional specialists said it was un- “The belief is that if you can rid the system of ture and underlies the current cash flow and finan- Towns and Regional Planners, BC Gildenhuys clear if the country has the will or guts to confront deployed cadres and practice good clean adminis- cial problems in municipalities.” and Associates. the issues contributing to the deteriorating finances tration, service delivery and municipal problems of local government. will be something of the past. But clean and effec- Understanding the link and consequences dis- Responding to the dire findings of Ratings Afri- tive administration has its limits,” says Gildenhuys appeared with the advent of spatial planning leg- ka’s latest Municipal Financial Sustainability Index “No amount of analysis or reports in the press arguing that the eventual driver of sustainability is islation and policies. This was primarily due to the covering the financial year ended June 2021 which will solve any problems,” says Burgert Gildenhuys, the local resource base. lack of understanding of these links by town and were covered extensively in the local media, BC Director of Infrastructure Investment, municipal fi- regional planners and the inconvenience of consid- Gildenhuys and Associates joined scores of other nances and spatial planning company, BC Gilden- According to him, misguided “pro-poor” ser- ering the impact of financial constraints on vision- experts who decried the ‘’sorry state’’ of the South huys & Associates. vice delivery has led to decades of over-investment ary utopian planning. Africa’s local government finances warning that in welfare sustained by heavy cross-subsidisation financial reports won’t solve South Africa’s local “Financial statements and audit reports reflect in the local tax base. Gildenhuys says long-term financial plans that history. It does not explain the underlying issues, ignore the dynamics of urbanisation, socioeconom- systems and processes that lead to a particular fi- “Although economic growth is impossible ic change, economic decline, increased poverty, nancial situation. Politically, this easily translates without continuous and sustained capital invest- private sector (dis)investment and the local revenue base have little value. “Expertise on these matters is outside the scope of the financial specialist, yet we persist in seeking assistance from financial special- ists for challenges rooted in nonfinancial issues.” Breaking the link with service delivery reali- ties also negated credible data informing municipal planning. “No municipality sustains an integrated detailed spatial database. As a result, there is a gen- eral lack of understanding of the extent and charac- teristics of its development problem. In short, reliable data that informs decision- making is not part of the equation. Unlocking basic data is the first step in resolving many a crisis at local level. “One should continue to elaborate on the real issues contributing to the current crises in munici- palities,” says Gildenhuys. “We need to explore the institutional constraints and the fact that we may not have the skills to address these issues in the same way as a culture of entitlement in urban areas contributes to unbearable demands on the munici- pal system.’’
8 WEEKLY SA MIRROR OPINION/ANALYSIS Friday 17 June 2022 Comment OUR CHILDREN DESERVE JUNE 16: FORWARD EVER, BETTER BACKWARD NEVER June 16 1976 heralds a day to remember the PUZZLE: What are the chances of SA to Black school children who dared the notorious breathe the true meaning of democracy and apartheid regime by taking the battle into their humanity under unabating inequality? own hands to fight for equal education over its controversial policy to replace English with Afri- By Oupa Ngwenya In this highfalutin democracy teaching expedi- cared for was white life and was not going to brook kaans as a medium of instruction at their schools. On this 46th anniversary of June 16 upheavals, tion, where are Zille’s 70-year-old black counter- any threat to it. Yes, we – the oppressed – deri- one wonders where the then 13-year-old Hector parts in relation to the exercise of public power sively called it ‘the system’, the mighty military Many of these pupils perished at the hands Pietersen, one of the first two victims of the up- to direct where SA is headed in the context of the scaffolding that propped up white privilege and of the security forces – armed to the teeth – in risings to be shot by police, could be today. Still promise of freedom to effect material deliverance brutally enforced white superiority. various parts of the country following peaceful alive and 61 today is student leader Seth Mazi- of the struggling majority? marches that had started in Soweto that fateful buko, who was marking his 15th birthday on the If such a system were to be occupied and popu- day. eve of the nation’s revolt against the system of Do not even extol a thought that there is such a lated by credible people, to create a semblance of black oppression. thing as a democracy to a young soul born, learn- happily thereafter, it would not herald a destina- Consequently, scores of children fled the ing, living, working and condemned to substandard tion. The class of 1976 was clear that the fight was country to join exiled liberation movements in History proudly records that Mazibuko was life a shack today. more than a change of musical chairs. That is how neighbouring states. Hundreds were arrested and one of the student leaders at the helm of the Sowe- revolutionary and prophetic the class of 1976 was. many disappeared without trace. Parents were to Students Representative Council (SSRC), one On the year 13-year-old Hector Pietersen was left in despair. Bereaved families buried their of the black consciousness organisations banned killed on June 16, 1976 current DA leader John If the system has not changed, does not change, children under strict conditions imposed by a by apartheid era Justice Minister Jimmy Kruger on Steenhuisen was two months old, born March 25, the devilish system is no blessing to write home government that cared very little about their pain. October 19 1977. 1976. about even if it were to be angels in charge of it. The only sin these children had committed Not missing in this recollection is Helen Zille. On that national historic awakening day in SA In the true spirit of the class of 1976, an un- was to resist humiliation by a racist minority Born 1951, Zille a privileged white person, cour- in Seth Mazibuko was student leader marking his changed system is still the same system that the government to use of Afrikaans language as a tesy of an oppressive system voted in successive 15th birthday. Upon incarceration, the young Mazi- iconoclastic Itumeleng Mosala had reckoned was tool of oppression. general elections, who was 26 years old in 1977, buko hardly had right-size prison garments to fit in. what forced students to take the struggle from the reporting for the now-defunct Rand Daily Mail on Mazibuko’s prison clothes were tailor-made to fit classroom into the streets. As we commemorated the day, it is unfor- the death of Steve Biko, aged 30. the tiny frame as an uninitiated inmate to begin his tunate that after attaining independence from sentence at Robben Island. Eight days before June 16 1976, it was the same white rule in 1994, the status quo at most schools Biko was born December 18 1946 and died system that came to arrest student Enos Ngutshane has largely remained the same or even worse. September 12 1977 as 46th prisoner to die in police Take a closer look at a picture of people’s life at Naledi High School on June 8. Elsewhere in this edition, we expose the plight custody. In 1977, the protagonist in Zille’s story, chances. Were Hector Pietersen still alive he would of children at some schools in North West who Steve Biko, was four years older. History records be 59. Take a scan of where Seth Mazibuko’s Think of how formidable a foe that was faced unbelievably still receive lessons under trees and Zille as then a pro-democracy figure, anti-apartheid 60-year-old white counterparts are now. on that day. Think of how young were the ones that carports. Others are forced to receive lessons sit- activist and journalist who exposed the cover-up had reached a point of exasperation beyond human ting on a cold cement floor inside a hall while around the death of Black Consciousness leader Steenhuisen (46), and 15 years younger than endurance. others share a classroom with another grade be- Biko while working for the Rand Daily Mail in the Mazibuko and a student squaring up against an op- cause of overcrowding. late 1970s. pressive system in 1976, is the leader of the DA Their consciousness had galvanised them to re- with means and cases to take to court to tackle the alise that they were human enough to reclaim their It’s a crying shame. After all the sacrifices of Today, Zille (71) is Federal Chair of the DA, at land question in his favour as much as wage battle full humanity. the 1976 class, made at the cost of human life the front end of the party and in her words primed against ‘cadre deployment’. and destruction of communities and family life, to ‘ending racial politics’ and at helm of leadership “Forward ever, backward never” was the slo- nothing much has changed. teaching democracy, rule of law and constitutional The point to make is not about the relationship gan. Children denied being children had no luxury compliance, all of which were what was absent to between brain size and intelligence in white and presented to them to play. It daunted them not that Pleas for quality education for a black child black life but very much present to white life but black lives in, SA but the life chances that SA today their parents’ responsibility was thrust upon their have been sabotaged by greed, corruption and underpinning black oppression. Were Biko still present to both white and black lives. tiny shoulders. looting of funds earmarked to improve the qual- alive today he would have been 76 this year. ity of their education. Many who paid with their Black people are led in oppression and free- But even with their newly acquired confidence lives to fight for better education must be turning Authors and beneficiaries of black pain in old dom. Blacks are yet to stand, get off their desks, students demonstrated on the day, elders were still in their graves. SA are still on top of their game blazing the trail of take the chalk, face the blackboard and turn their worthy of their mighty respect. Respect was earned democracy as knights-in-the-shining-amour teach- faces to the class to be excellent teachers and prac- rather than demanded. Ask the physics and science The cherished dream of quality education for ers of it (democracy) in a new SA. Inexplicably, titioners of that elusive word called democracy. teacher at Morris Isaacson High School and Teach- all black children in this country have been shat- blacks remain the boneheaded behind the desks, as What are the chances of SA to breathe the true ers Action Committee secretary, Fanyana Mazi- tered at the hands of inept education administra- permanent students, taught and failing their ‘de- meaning of democracy and humanity under una- buko, at the time. There was no abuse of power. tion. Yet, the situation is getting worse with daily mocracy lessons.’ bating inequality, depraving poverty and without Schoolgirls were respected that even feared thugs reports of shortage of schools, and rural pupils the dignity of work to earn one’s living? dared to touch. That is a picture of student days still lacking proper ablution facilities and using Seth Mazibuko and Hector Pietersen experienced pit toilets. Mazibuko who was 15 on the eve of the na- during their school days. tion’s revolt is 61 today. Zille and Steenhuisen are We wonder what kind of government can re- 71 and 46 respectively, and, thanks to white privi- For Zille and Steenhuisen, the days of their po- ally allow the situation at schools to crumble to lege, life is a song worth singing for them. litical lives are still with them. Biko and Pietersen shambolic levels. Most saddening is that, while are unforgettably etched in memory as an indict- politicians line their pockets with lucrative sala- The system that the two, Mazibuko and Pi- ment to the undying system that killed them. ries and perks, their children are untouched by etersen stood up to, and against, did not care that the appalling situation. Because their children these were children with a chance to the same fu- Mazibuko marked his 61st birthday Wednes- attend expensive private schools, while the chil- ture that has engendered self-fulfillment to the lives day, older, wiser, not yet retired his passion to dren of lesser mortals are taught under inhumane of Zille and Steenhuisen. wrestle with the system. And life chances for black conditions. and white lives are there for all to see. For black life, fortune has not been that kind. Corporate Strategist, Freelance Writer and Jour- This has to stop. We cannot commemorate The last step for Pietersen on June 16 was the nalist Ngwenya was a student at Naledi High this day every year with politicians in a haze of grave. Mazibuko’s next step was the stench and School on June 16, 1976. promises that are never fulfilled. Is this a way to cold walls of prison – among adults. All the system honour the class of 1976? No self-respecting progressive government should take proud in turning the clock back to 1976 by presiding over the perpetual marginali- sation of the black child. Where are the parents? 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. 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Friday 17 June 2022 OPINION/ANALYSIS 9WEEKLY SA MIRROR YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD SAVE TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL FREEDOM SAVVY: A youth saving and investing money could have positive outcomes for the country’s economy... By Russel Morena In a deliberate drive, the spirit of saving est investment culture among the youth. These is not enough. That is because such an approach Presently, many among the few that do some among young ones of Africa should nurture an en- saved and invested their money in property. About does not address the root cause of the problem. vironment that improves the fortunes of a nation fourty two per cent went to business and thirty- form of work mainly generate income only to and the chance of survival for future generations. four to farming. The time has come to lay the blame at the spend it all. Thereby impacting negatively on their door of parents or elders in the family. Cast the financial freedom. Excuses such as those of being poor or unem- Secondly, there is a challenge of excessive net wide to include those supposed to play the ployed do not hold to a large degree. Some facts consumption in the country. South Africa rank guardian role in the community. Last year dur- Countless among the plus sixty per cent un- ought to get placed facing up on the table. the sixth-largest consumer of alcohol in the world ing Savings Month, Prem Govender said financial employed youths got afforded some stipends. But (WHO). Statistics show young people are drink- management starts at home. most got overcome by the desire for endless con- First, South Africans, in general, substantially ing from as young as 13 years of age. Whilst in- sumption. In the meantime, leaving nothing for saved less than their peers in the poor South Af- creased appetite in consumption means big profits “We need to think about what we are teaching tomorrow was the norm across the board. It is a rican Development Community, sub-Saharan Af- for producers of products consumed, the habits eat our children.” state of affairs that should be worrisome. There rica and all BRICS nations. on what could be a savings budget. To a certain ought to be a deliberate campaign that encourages There were positives from which to learn. degree, it also negatively impacts growth and so- Govender is chairperson of Sasi - the SA Sav- a culture of saving. Overall, South African youth cial life of a young person. ings Institute- and the Financial Services Con- should be the focus. Geopoll.com recently published outcomes of sumer Education Foundation. Getting credit or Why make the young the centre of attention? a study titled Money: How the Youth in Africa The above points to the fact there is money a credit extension in South Africa was too easy, Earn, Spend, Save and Invest. The countries cov- to consume alcohol, at times in a binging format, negating the culture of saving. It is owing to estimates showing that seventy- ered were Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ghana, Ni- yet there is none for saving or investment. Should five per cent of the African population is under geria, and Cote d’Ivoire. Surveyed were respond- things continue unchanged for the better, then Meanwhile, also needing changing is the com- the age of thirty-five. Therefore, saying the young ents aged thirty-five and under who answered the present welfare of youth is at stake and looks mon conception that a lot of money got sought to are the future ought not to be just a nice thing of questions seeking to establish how the youth en- bleak into the future. A youth saving and invest- start saving. Professionals in the banking and in- lip service. gaged with financial services. ing money could have positive outcomes for the vestment sector say that is not the case. country’s economy. To merely blame the young At eighty-four percent, Nigeria had the high- Savings can start from as little as R50 and gradually get increase. The willingness and com- mitment to save were most important. LEARNING GREAT LESSON FROM STRAY DOG ANECDOTE STRONG LOVE & By Billy Selekane this dog, the life of safety, luxury and warm affec- tinued for a long time. AFFECTION: Value Once upon a time, there was this one fellow tion was gone and it predictably went into a deep One day, Star slept and never woke up. That alliances and take depression. It started losing weight, its fur became nothing for granted in a certain village who stood out in terms of his dirty and rugged and the ticks and fleas found a was the end of star, a dog that was once loved manners and professionalism in almost anything fertile feeding and mating ground on its body. dearly, was discarded, found a new owner and he did and he owned and adorable dog. He often home, but never forgot its original love. took his amazing dog on long, eventful walks, Not far from the dog’s new home, a certain So, what is the morale of the story? during which he would chat and play an assort- man who saw and liked the dog decided to adopt • You will lose friendships along the way; but, ment of games with his beloved pet, which helped it. But it took several days of bringing fresh water to strengthen their special bond. and delicious dog food to win the animal’s trust, as do not panic. Such are the vicissitudes of life it was now wary of human beings. Eventually, he when you are growing up; We all know about the legendary uncondi- was able to convince it to get into his car. • Make hay while the sun shines. When days are tional love have for their owners and, sadly, many great, do the best you can to enjoy them, so of us are unable to reciprocate a similar level of He took the dog to a vet, where it was washed that when the bad days come, you may have affection. The amazing relationship between the it, groomed and given essential medicines, and the the energy to absorb the trying times, and treat exceptional youngster and his beloved dog contin- man was told that it needs two weeks to recuper- these as character-building moments; ued unchallenged, until one day when the young ate, after which he could take it home. Soon the • People come to our lives for a reason, season, man met a beautiful woman who happened to have time came for the man to fetch his new friend, who or lifetime; and, when their assignment is a perplexing phobia for dogs. was still suspicious of humans because of its his- done, they will leave. So, it is okay to learn to tory with its past owner. let go; And, however much the lad tried to build a • To other people, you might be seen as some- bridge between his two favourite beings, his dog He had prepared a very cushy dog bed, com- one with no value; and, yet others may see you and his lover, nothing worked. Eventually, he had plete with toys for its amusement and pleasure. as a gem and treat you accordingly. So, focus a hard choice to make, and it was either the dog or The man named the dog Star because, after it was on those who reciprocate your feelings and his newly-found love. cleaned up, it had a glow similar to that of the forget about those who take up too much of brightest star. your energy, albeit in futility; Having been a bachelor for some time the • When you meet new and amazing people, man decided to abandon the dog and keep his girl- Surprisingly, Star behaved strangely. The dog open your heart and do not measure them with friend. On many occasions, he tried all he could to never slept on the bed. It slept on the cold floor, the pain you may have endured from others in leave the dog in the wilderness, far from his home, instead. Also, Star did not use the toys, and always the past, and learn to start afresh; but the animal always made its way back home, slept facing the door, signalling that he wanted to • There is nothing wrong in accepting help from where it would be angrily chased away. leave. when you are down. We all go through unique, different ups and downs. Accept it is the stark Son, the dog knew that it had to find a new No matter how nice his new friend was to him, reality of life, learn from it and move on; place, resort to scavenging for sustenance, and Star never took to the new owner and new envi- • It is not what happens to us which matters. But now lived at a particular place in the city, near a ronment, even when the man tried playing with it is how we respond that matters most. dumping place; and so began its life as a stray dog. him, but he still had deep sadness etched on his brooding his face. Star simply had that bland stare, As we all know, no one likes stray dogs. Peo- which was forever empty, and he constantly dis- ple insult and stray animals, throw stuff at it. For played a sense of sadness. The sad scenario con-
10 WEEKLY SA MIRROR TOURISM/TRAVEL Friday 17 June 2022 A CHANCE TO SLEEP IN A LUXURY CAVE ANTBEAR LODGE: An eco- friendly retreat offering something different RELAX; Using alternative material guests get to enjoy nature at its rawest GOOD NIGHT; It may be a cave but it is modern By WSAM Reporter you pull up outside a rather grand-look- and wedding chapel, all filled with quirky Many of you might dismiss the idea ing double-storey lodge. wooden furniture made right here at the lodge. Some of the doors have elabo- of sleeping in a cave, up a mountain, Antbear Logde is a 20-year work in rate wheels to turn the latches, while the with a snort of derision. But you would progress by its owners, Andrew and Con- wardrobes and cupboards have complex be wrong in this case Here we are talking ny Attwood. They met when Attwood carved hinges. about a luxurious bed, a jacuzzi bath, and was working in Germany as a software armchairs by the fireplace that are simply engineer, and moved to the Drakensberg The lampstands are made of intricate enchanting. to escape the rat race. carvings, depending on the mood of the artist. Antbear Lodge also offers horse The cave offers glass doors opening There was nothing here but tangles trails ideally suited to beginners. Hot air onto the deck for a spectacular view of of blackjacks, a crumbling farmhouse balloon flights that launch from the lawn the mountains, with hammock chairs for and endless views when they first ar- in front of the lodge. The area offers a lot that final touch of holiday feeling. It is rived. They bought chickens and cows with spectacular hiking trails with dra- the most popular room at Antbear Lodge and planted organic vegetable gardens to matic views and waterfalls. and if you want to stay in splendid iso- be as self-sufficient as possible and pro- lation you can opt for a private dining duce their own bread, butter and cheese. And then there is the spectacular experience where the staff set up a table bushman rock art where you can see for you to dine by candlelight under the Then they started experimenting with some of the best examples in the world. stars. alternative materials and learned to build cottages out of straw bales. Their ideas So many of us have gone through a Antbear Lodge is an eco-friendly and their skills kept growing and now the lot of lockdowns with COVID-19 pan- retreat reached via a dirt road from Est- main lodge has a large lounge upstairs, demic turning our worlds upside down court. The twisty track crosses an old with a library area, lounge bar, dining so escaping to the mountains is the per- metal bridge with occasional stops to let room and a patio downstairs. fect break. Contact: Antbear Eco Lodge herds of goats or cows disperse, before Email: [email protected] Tel- The accommodation has expanded ephone: 076 441 2362 into 15 cottages and a small retreat centre
Friday 17 June 2022 ENTERTAINMENT 11WEEKLY SA MIRROR CHANGING TOWNSHIP LANDSCAPE ONE WALL AT A TIME UNFAZED: Once mocked about possibly being another Rasta, street artist Bongani is having the last laugh FULFILLED; Bongani INNOCENT; A murial depicting a child in prayerful pose brightens what is oth- Mahlathii is living erwise dour Mohlakeng surroundings his dream work is top notch. In 2017 I got into portraits. I DAZZLING: A master at work doing his thing By Gugu Sibiya was fortunate to get a studio I slept at, practising When you walk around the once tranquil town- portrait painting day and night. I posted all my work and people responded, noting my progress. ship of Mohlakeng, you’re blown away by the stun- By 2018 my portraits were gaining traction, I was ning, vibrant murals scattered around walls as if busy. I even painting celebrities” he says excitedly. begging to be seen. Before you ask, residents will proudly inform you that this is Bongani Mahlathi’s “It was then that he got an invitation from New work. York, USA. “Charlize Theron annually hosts Af- rica Day. She was looking for two artists from the Undeniably a celebrated artist in the township continent, I was chosen. It was surreal walking on he grew up in, Mahlathi is a pleasant young man the red carpet and asked to paint President Roli- who doesn’t say much but lets his murals and por- hlahla Mandela on the night. I posted those and was traits do the talking for him. flooded with attention and bookings. On my return, I exchanged a bags of clothing and hopped on a Asking about his paintings will reward you plain to Angola. with an animated man ready to eloquently chat about his work, converting you into an art lover. “On my return, Miller was waiting with a job that took me to Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Ghana and Proudly a street artist, Mahlathi says he was Kenya. That was unbelievably amazing. What was drawn to grafiti because of his desire to express even more incredible, Miller went to town on their himself. “I do murals because of my background socials which brought their own flood of bookings. as a grafiti artist. I started out with spray painting, gravitated to graffiti then potraits. “I was still reeling from that when Apple came on board with offer I couldn’t resist. It involved Street art is cosilyC nestled between fine art painting the artists at auditions and while recording and graffiti” he explains. “It closes the gap on what their music. It was an amazing experience. That too you’d call the gallery of the street. It’s conceptual has opened a lot of doors for me” he says about the but more accessible to the public.” memorable gigs that have turned him into an inter- national artist overnight. “In the beginning I was attracted to graffiti as a means of getting out there. All I knew was living As if that’s not enough, the self-made artist in the township. My personality was such that I had had another affirming accolade. “I was excited to a low self-esteem though I enjoyed being creative. walk away with the Best Graffiti Artist Award at the Unfortunately there were no art institution around 2018 Hip Hop Awards. where I could hone my creativity. “It took me years to relax with people around “Getting hooked on hip hop, I learned about while painting. I’m confident with the process graffiti. As I got deeper and deeper into it, I learnt knowing that whatever I’m working on, is going it was something you can do anonymity at night to come out exactly the way I want. A career as an without any distractions. People don’t have to see artist can be unbelievably amazing as long as you or know who you are. It boosted my self-esteem, give yourself time, are patient, shut the noise of nay confidence and out of my shell. I worked hard on sayers, practise hard until you’re happy with your my art, getting known and gaining street credibility. progress and listen to other artists who’ve been at it much longer than you. As much as you’re flood- “At some point I had to work during the day ed with jobs, you also go through drought spells. on pieces in the street. That’s when I came face to Looking after your money is a must. Growth, win- face with the reality of street art and the criticism ning awards, doing international jobs and always heaped on you. I remember this guy asking his excelling on every job, elevates your earnings friend what I’m doing. He turned to me and said he and ensure you’re on everybody’s thoughts when knew artists who paint better than me. there’s a gig going. “It reminded me of the first time I worked in “I’m not a planner because I believe in doing Joburg. Some guy said art wasn’t foe me I should good as it’s always returned tenfold. However I just forget it. Those were some of the worst times” would like to go through the nine provinces’ town- Mahlathi says, adding that people can really be ships and villages, painting and including young- harsh, the best thing is just to keep quiet, under- sters and local artists. They need to understand standing that in any field there’ll always be a top that the talent they’re sitting on, can become their dog. dream job” he observes. Mahlathi can thank his lucky stars that he never gave up. “Although I started in 2007, most of my time was dedicated to practising and ensuring my
12 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FOOD AND WINE Friday 17 June 2022 DUDE: Social media influencer Eddie “Urbaneddie” Vilakazi THE COUNTRY’S BEST OF THE BEST BRANDIES Christelle Reade-Jahn, Director of the South African Brandy Foundation, hosted a showcase of the country’s best of the best potstill and Cape brandies. Collaborating with one of Africa’s most lauded chefs Luke Dale Roberts has curated a six-course menu each paired with a unique brandy. Sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka presented the brandies, including the recently announced World’s Best Brandy, Van Ryn’s 20-year-old at Test Kitchen Carbon in Rosebank... Golden Lions star E W Viljoen PAIRING: Sommelier Tinashe Nyamudoka engages Test Kitchen Carbon’s Chef Tyrone about the dishes presented with wines.
Friday 17 June 2022 HEALTH 13WEEKLY SA MIRROR GUIDE DOGS BRING HOPE TO AUTISTIC KIDS – STUDY IMPACT: Parents reported greater freedom NEW WORLD: Autistic James for young children with severe autism once King (as a young boy) pictured an assistance pet was introduced to the with Winter, his trusted assis- families’ lives… tance dog. By Candy Gibson strapped in a pram for safety when leaving home, the family as a whole and alerting the parents when demands of caring for a child with autism requiring A new Australian study looking at the impact according to the study. An AAD replaced the pram the child woke up and, in one case, was having a high levels of support. but still acted as a natural restraint. seizure.” of an autism assistance dog for children and their A further limitation was the reliance on mem- parents has made an unexpected discovery: the dog Prior to receiving an autism assistance dog, The only frustration reported by parents was a ory to complete occupational mapping, as some of has expanded their world, literally. parents were reluctant to leave the family home lack of public understanding about access rights in the families needed to remember information up to because of the stress involved, leading to feeling relation to an assistance dog, with some places not eight years ago, which may have led to some errors The presence of a specially trained therapy dog trapped and isolated. But the dog allowed them understanding the law and refusing them entry. in reporting the places visited before and after hav- for autistic children is giving families the confi- freedom to venture out – because their child was ing the dog. dence to venture further afield and to many more calmer and safer in the pet’s presence. Mt Gambier resident Chantel King, whose locations, according to researchers from the Uni- 13-year-old son James is autistic, vouches for the A child could demonstrate a great deal of de- versity of South Australia (UniSA). Many parents were positive impact of Winter, a black Labrador who velopmental progress in eight years, so some of the not sure how they was assigned to the family in 2011. changes may also have been due to developmental UniSA researcher and occupational therapist managed without change rather than the AAD, according to the study. Dr Shelley Wright, who supervised the study, says the dog… “James was just a baby when we got Winter but the freedom to explore new places is something the difference that he has made over the years has But this limitation could now overcome with most people take for granted, but for children with Parents reported fewer meltdowns among their been breathtaking,” Chantel says. “We were able the leaping advances in technology. For example, autism and their parents, this is normally fraught children who sought out the dog when feeling over- to go on outings as a whole family, rather than be- a future study could use GPS technology to map with sensory challenges. whelmed. ing split up and someone having to stay home to the places that families visit before and after having watch James. James was given a whole new world their AAD to increase accuracy. “Impulsive and unpredictable behaviour is a Children on the autism spectrum often get lone- of freedom he never had access to before, thanks feature of autism and taking children out of their ly as they find social interaction and communica- to Winter.” This exploratory qualitative descriptive study usual environment is often too stressful for both tion difficult. Yet, the dog gave them much-needed gives rich and in-depth data of parents’ experiences child and parent,” Wright says. companionship. Now retired from full time assistance dog du- of this programme and contributes to the evidence ties, Winter is no longer legally able to accompany of the impact the dogs have on families’ mobility. But this stressful situation may just about to “In summary, many parents were not sure how James in indoor settings, but he has more than ful- However, future research, could go beyond self- change, as UniSA honours student Rebecca Ap- they managed without the dog,” Wright says. filled his role. reporting and subjective measures, and incorporate pleby was about to find out during her research on objective measures to determine the impact of the the impact of an autism assistance dog for children “The parents we interviewed were much hap- “Over the past 10 years Winter has expanded dog upon the family. A potential research design living with the condition and their families. pier and more at ease leaving their home with their James’ world in countless ways, including giving could involve objective behavioural observations child after getting an autism assistance dog. him the confidence to perform in an Eisteddfod, pre and post placement of the dog. A longitudinal As part of her study, Appleby conducted in- graduate in front of his peers, travel interstate and comparative design may be well suited to this area terviews with eight families paired with an autism “A new finding from this study was the sense venture into public places. He has transformed our to study the long-term effects of AADs. The com- assistance dog (AAD) as a support for their child. of freedom and peace of mind stemming from the lives as a family,” Chantel says. parison could focus on the differences between pro- dog sleeping with the child, improving sleep for grammes, or between having an AAD or not. There The study revealed: on average, families vis- Yet there were limitations in this study – one are also research gaps in understanding the impact ited 8.5 more places and travelled 20 kilometres was that the volunteering process may have result- of the death of AADs, and also on the potential for further from their home after having the dog for ed in more people with positive experiences being AADs to facilitate children with ASD to become more than a year. prepared to participate than those with neutral or verbal. negative experiences. Other participants may have Parents reported greater freedom for young wanted to volunteer but not felt able to, given the children with severe autism who were normally
14 WEEKLY SA MIRROR FASHION/LIFESTYLE Friday 17 June 2022 KEEP YOUR STYLE THIS CHILLY WINTER 2022 TAILORED: The retail chain identified an important gap in the market for seasonally relevant casual wear designed with local consumer in mind.. HOT: Stylessentials clothing are the in-thing this winter By Mpumi Brown suits have been selling incredibly STEP UP: Put It has been almost two years af- well, as parents look for practical some spring in ter relaunching its ‘Stylessentials’ and cost-effective winter apparel,” your step with clothing range as part of its turn- says Stein. Styleseentials around strategy. Game reports garb having sold over 2.5 million items The retailer has also worked to of clothing as local customers con- increase the number of local suppli- tinue to seek value alternatives for ers, increasing this to 64% from 54% essential items amidst turbulent in 2020. It is also working to have economic times. Stylessentials re- a portion of its best-selling clothing placed Game’s Fresh and Frozen items loaded on its refreshed web- offering in August 2020 and is now site in the coming months– offering available across the country. shoppers added convenience when looking to buy their seasonal essen- The Vice President of Game, tials. Andrew Stein, says, “We identified an important gap in the market for “We are excited about the per- seasonally- relevant casual wear de- formance of our Stylessentials range, signed with the South African con- especially considering South Africa’s sumer in mind. clothing market is well-established. “Our customers have, and con- We have a powerful team of buy- tinue to, respond incredibly well to ers working to ensure we remain in our offering, which includes basics line with trends, while serving the and essentials for adults, children needs of our customers for each sea- and babies.” son,” says Stein. The retail reports that its bestsell- This winter is all about looking ing items include: ladies leggings, stylish but also having essential clas- unisex hoodies, men’s t-shirts, ladies sic items that run throughout the sea- cycle shorts, men’s active tees, three- son and year. pack socks and kid’s tracksuit sets. With minimalism at the centre “More recently, as we move into of this year’s essential trends, head- the winter months, children’s track- ing to your local Game and get your Stylessentials will keep you a fash- ionista. ENGAGEMENT RINGS INSPIRED BY THE STARS GALAXY: Celebrity ring trends to fuse into your personal style… By Mpumi Brown ger. The engagement ring tradition (as we know They have a wonderful shine and sparkle. Sterns solitaire rings from the Forever collec- it today) dates back over 1000 years. The first en- gagement rings were given because there was of- tion are similar in style, ensuring the diamond is ten a long time between betrothals and weddings. the focal point on your finger. In most societies, these rings were very basic and were typically just simple bands made of gold, Kourtney Kardashian’s engagement ring is silver, or iron. also a show-stopping solitaire setting with dia- mond encrusted band to ramp up the sparkle and But times have changed and engagement glamour. rings are now a reflection of the couple’s person- alities, styles, memories they’ve shared, and are Connie Ferguson’s beautiful engagement ring often inspired by family heirlooms. features not one but two halo’s around the main dia- The team at Sterns is seeing solitaire and halo settings dominate, however, different diamond mond with diamond encrusted bands. cuts are the perfect way to put your own creative Sterns has several halo settings to choose stamp on a classic setting. You’ll see the likes of from too which nod to vintage diamond trends the cushion cut and the unusual marquise cut dia- and are monds finding their way onto ring fingers. reminiscent of family heirlooms. With regard to Stern’s White Gold Diamond Cushion Halo Celebrity engagements are no different and Channel Women’s Ring, this cut has a pillow also provide an opportunity to gush over the ring. shape appearance with slightly rounded edges. This gives the shape a “softer” feel - perfect Locally, Rolene Strauss’ engagement ring is for people who want a balance of sparkle and a a beautiful nod to the classic solitaire setting with unique look. an oval diamond. American actress, Alison Brie, received a ring with a halo too when Dave Franco proposed with Oval-cut diamonds have the brilliance of a a ring featuring a yellow diamond, another trend round cut, with the added benefit of an elongated coming through in engagement rings. shape, that gives the illusion of length to the fin-
Friday 17 June 2022 ENTERTAINMENT 15WEEKLY SA MIRROR Mawela appears alongside the Workers Museum manager, Belinda Hlak Siphiwe Mhlambi and Jacob Mawela Playwright and poet, Sol Rachilo with photographer, Jacob Mawela MAWELA’S FLY-IN-THE-WALL PORTFOLIO TRACKS SA’S JOURNEY Roving photographer Jacob Mawela’s photo exhibition opened at the and poet Sol Rachilo, artist Reshada Crouse, as well as fellow pho- City of Johannesburg’s Workers Museum in Newtown last Sunday. tographers Andrew Tshabangu, Siphiwe Mhlambi and Leon Sadiki. In Part of the metropolis’ Arts, Culture & Heritage programme for the one of the images, Mawela appears alongside the Workers Museum month of June, the exhibition is a travelling one currently on its third manager, Belinda Hlaka ,whose belief in Mawela’s project culminated leg after tenures at the Benoni Museum and the Pretoria Art Museum. in her convincing City of Johannesburg officials to agree to having the It will be on show until July 29. At the opening event were playwright exhibition being part of the cultural programme. Jacob Mawela and Reshada Crouse
16 WEEKLY SA MIRROR MOTORING Friday 17 June 2022 LAMBORGHINI – HALF A MOTORING:Briefs CENTURY OF A SERIES OF MORE PAIN EXPECTED AT DREAM CARS THE PUMPS THREEFOLD PERSONALITY: Tormented SA motorists could face another The Lamborghini Technica hefty fuel hike price come month-end. The is road legal, iconic tech- latest unaudited data released by the Central Energy Fund shows an under-recovery that nically and dynamically would see the price of 95 unleaded rise by equipped around R2 a litre and 93 unleaded by around R1.85 a litre. AERODYNAMIC EFFICIENCY: Iconic super sports cars with unmistakable elegance At the time of writing, both grades of diesel (50ppm and 500ppm) look set to By Motoring Reporter spike by around R1.30 a litre. Automobili Lamborghini is taking part in the V10: Lightweight engineering paired with unmistakable elegance These sharp increases can be attribut- Milano Monza Motor Show with an exclusive show- ed to a strong US dollar, weakening rand, ing of its newest Huracán Tecnica. MCROFIBRE DASH: The interior is less austere and gets a redesigned HMI interface for the bullish global oil prices and the continued central touchscreen conflict in Ukraine. The government’s tem- Announced in April and unveiled at the New porary reduction in the general fuel levy is York International Auto Show, the last born of the borghini hospitality will be present in the paddock vehicle dynamic control and aerodynamics. In 2020 also set to be halved on July 6, meaning lo- V10 line-up will be on display in Milan’s Piazza area with a Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2 on display, the new Huracán EVO RWD launches with a per- cal motorists will be hit by a further 75c per Duomo for the entire duration of the MiMo show. with plenty of other on-track activities featuring the formance providing unfiltered feedback and an emo- litre increase no matter what happens on the cars from Sant’Agata Bolognese tive and engaging driving experience controlled by international front. Head of Design Mitja Borkert represented the the pilot. In May 2020 the new Huracán EVO RWD company during opening day on June 16 and will be Founded in 1963, Automobili Lamborghini is Spyder was revealed virtually, using for the first time N3 SHUTDOWN NEXT on board the Huracán Tecnica for a dynamic preview headquartered in Sant’Agata Bolognese, in Northern Augmented Reality (AR) on Lamborghini’s official WEEK at the Premiere Parade of the show’s most represent- Italy. website lamborghini.com ative models that evening. The South African National Roads Agency The Lamborghini Urus, its third model line and The Aventador S Coupé and Roadster launched (Sanral) has announced that the N3 highway “Our latest creation has a sophisticated and to- the first Super SUV, was launched in 2017, creating in 2017 represent a new benchmark in the world of will be intermittently fully closed on June tally reimagined design that reflects from every angle a new niche in the luxury segment with benchmark V12 luxury super sports cars. The Aventador SVJ, 21 between 10h00 and 14h00 to allow for its well-defined threefold personality: a road-legal power, performance and driving dynamics, unparal- presented in August 2018, claimed its position as the increase in height of Eskom’s 88kW super sports car offering an iconic and attractive life- leled design, luxury and daily usability. the Nürburgring-Nordschleife production car record overhead powerlines crossing the road. style choice every day, yet technically and dynami- holder, completing the 20.6 km lap in just 6:44.97 cally equipped for the racetrack,” says Mitja Borkert, The V10 Huracán family, successor to the iconic minutes. In 2019 the SVJ Roadster was introduced The intermittent full closures will take Head of Design at Automobili Lamborghini. Gallardo, debuted in 2014 with the 2017 Huracán to the markets.With 165 dealerships throughout the place between the Camperdown and Lyn- Performante (Spyder version in 2018), proving its world, the company has seen global sales growth for nfield Park interchanges near Pietermar- “Every element is imbued with the energy of capabilities with several lap records. the last nine consecutive years, with 8,205 cars de- itzburg. “Road Traffic Inspectorate (RTI) aerodynamic efficiency and lightweight engineering, livered in 2019. will manage and monitor the diversion of paired with an unmistakable elegance that makes the In 2019 the new Huracán EVO (Coupe and Spy- traffic,” said Corné Roux Sanral’s eastern Tecnica a standout in the Huracán line-up. And as der) were introduced, featuring the V10 engine from region project engineer for pavement and always, customers have the widest possible choice of the Performante and incorporating next-generation materials. customization, both interior and exterior, thanks to our Ad Personam program.” MERC OWNERS URGED TO STOP DRIVING THEIR As its name suggests, Tecnica embodies the ad- CARS vanced development in technical efficiency within the V10 family, and the innovation comes through The National Consumer Commission in this model’s looks as much as in what’s under the (NCC) has urged some South African Mer- hood. The stylish lines give a clue of the aerodynam- cedes-Benz owners to stop driving their ic improvements achieved, for a whole new level of cars, following a global recall. performance, stability and ease of use, especially on the track. The engine is that of the Huracán STO[2], The recall relates to possible brake fail- which can generate 565 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm ure due to corrosion in the housing join- maximum, resulting in an enhanced acceleration ing points of the Mercedes-Benz ML, GL from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds. (model series 164) and R-Class (model se- ries 251), manufactured between 2006 and Also on display in via dei Mercanti will be a Hu- 2019. In a statement, the commission said racán EVO Spyder[3] flaunting a one-off livery, a 1:1 the recall affects 13 159 cars in South Af- scale Lamborghini take on the style of the famous rica. “We understand that the defect may Hot Wheels toy cars. A project of Lamborghini’s lead to a possible brake failure which may Centro Stile, the Hot Wheels livery dons a three- lead to accidents and injuries,” said Acting layer Verde Alceo green and the iconic flame design National Consumer Commissioner Thezi on the side of the car. Mabuza. In addition, versions of the Urus, Aventador SVJ, THRILLING FI EXPERIENCE and Huracán STO and EVO RWD Spyder[will be AT HYPE PARK CORNER taking part in the Journalist Parade on Saturday, June 18 at the Monza circuit. Other activities are sched- From Thursday, 9 June until Sunday, 19 uled to take place in parallel between Saturday and June, a thrilling Zebra Square Gallery rac- Sunday, promoted by Lamborghini Milan and Lam- ing car display can be viewed in the Centre borghini Bergamo dealers. Court at Hyde Park Corner. F1 fans can also experience the rush of F1 in a simulator and This includes a participation in the Monza cir- test your time against the greats! cuit leg of the Mille Miglia rally plus a Bull Run, where around twenty of the brand’s clients will show While you are taking in the display, scan they know their way around the race track. Lam- the QR code provided and enter a giveaway with a spectacular prize for the winner! Enter and you stand a chance to win a hot lap in a R20-million Ferrari 350 spon- sored by Pablo Clark Racing plus prizes worth R20k! And if you take a picture of yourself on the podium and tag @HPChydeparkcorner @zebrasquaregallery and @pablo_clark_ racing, you will get an extra entry to the competition! Visit Hyde Park Corner’s In- stagram page for more details (@hpchyde- parkcorner). INCREASING CAR OWNERSHIP IN ETHIOPIA In a bid to increase car ownership in Ethio- pia and build a viable automotive industry, the Ethiopian government is opening its doors to international car makers and offer- ing tax breaks to encourage them to set up shop in the country. At the moment, the ratio of cars to peo- ple in Ethiopia is 2 cars to 1,000 people - one of the lowest rates of car ownership in the world. There are only 600,000 registered cars in Ethiopia and 84% are taxis. Most of the cars on the road are second- hand, imported from Gulf states and heavily taxed on import by the government.
Friday 17 June 2022 FOOD AND WINE 17WEEKLY SA MIRROR GIFTING A SUPER DAD ON FATHER’S DAY TREAT: Showing some love to the doting and imposing figure in the family with a special glass of wine... By Len Maseko the gentle slopes of the foothills south of WARRIOR; Zarion wine label owner Sand- With Father’s Day (June 19) now the Cogmans River flowing through the ile Maseko packages wines as gifts for estate,” says the winery’s website. “The special commemorative days upon us, it’s time to show some true ap- clayey soils are limestone-rich contribut- preciation to the superheroes in our lives. ing salty, mineral characters and elegance SANDILE’S SUPER TREAT to the wine. The story of Zandvliet is all FOR ‘WARRIOR’ DADS There are so many appreciative things about Shiraz and extends back to the first kids all over the world about their super- plantings during the 1870’s.” dads, for being there for them all the times. Well, sadly, some children will Zandvliet’s current Shiraz release tell different stories about their dads. But, shows a deep ruby red colour, ripe com- in keeping with the theme of Father’s plex nose showing flavours of plums, Day, let us look at their positive side of blackcurrants and pepper with hints of things and give praise to them for being mixed spice. The palate brims with deep exemplary figures in our lives. flavours, following through to a seamless, supple and complex palate with added In keeping with this them, it is fitting hints of dark chocolate. The wine was to recall Dave Attell’s tribute to his father, matured in seasoned French and Ameri- in the following quote: “When you’re can oak barrels for 18 to 24 months. young, you think your dad is Superman. Then you grow up, and you realize he’s Elsewhere, Zarion wine label owner tionships with different winemakers who just a regular guy who wears a cape.” Sandile Maseko has also packaged a Fa- produce the right type of quality wines for ther’s Day special gift of three wines – a my brand. Yet, for all their infallibilities, Dads Grenache Rose, Sauvignon Blanc and are still our superheroes though—and Chenin Blanc. During her interview with WSAM last they deserve a thoughtful gift on Father’s year, Maseko said: “The Cabernet Sauvi- Day. She says Zarion means warrior. “War- gnon is one of the most loved grape vari- riors are courageous leaders who enter bat- eties in South Africa, often found in most Zandvliet winery is offering its cur- tles fearlessly. I wanted a name that would blends. It is a choice of wine I always fall rent release Zandvliet Shiraz, which it resound with the essence of who I am and back on – when sure and unsure; the cab believes it’s the perfect Father’s Day gift, that would be universal. Zarion is just that. sav in its subtleness is always a winner. not only for this special day but all year I can hear a person ordering Zarion in Ja- round. The wine is available at the recom- maica and in America, and enjoying the es- The Grenache rose is my surprise selec- mended retail price is R139,99. sence of what it means.” tion, something new and fully-bodied that many would not select off shelf, because of Zandvliet is a renowned home of Shi- At present, Maseko works with differ- the assumption that it would either be very raz, having been one of the very first win- ent wine makers, who advice on the final sweet or very dry; which this wine is nei- eries in the country to bottle this noble cul- product selection. ther. tivar on the estate’s farm on the outskirts of the Robertson Valley Wine Route. The Though not a wine maker, she is the It is very refreshing and has been re- Shiraz vineyards are planted mainly “in wine brand owner who has created rela- ceived well by many”. the direction of the prevailing winds, on EVENTS CAPITAL CRAFT BEER FEST school promises that students will leave knowing exactly bles, craft gin and deli products. Kids welcome as an BACK what a Bordeaux Blend is, why New Zealand’s Sauvignon entertainment area for them will be available. No cooler Blanc is worth tasting and that the Aussies make better boxes, picnic baskets or braai packs will be permitted. Back for its eighth instalment is the Capital Craft Beer wine than rugby players. The day includes lunch and Tickets start at R240. Festival, which will be held at the Pretoria National Bo- 10 international wines for tasting. Tickets, available via tanical Gardens tomorrow, starting from 10am. Webtickets, cost R1 599. WINE AND OYSTERS This year’s festival will feature the countries favourite For the first time since Covid-19 outbreak, the Knysna craft brewers, an abundance of entertainment for all musi- TASTE OF THE VAAL Wine Festival 2022 is back to entertain its loyal fans. It cal tastes and a diverse selection of food on offer. Tickets 2022 Vaal Wine Expo is scheduled to be held at its usual takes place on July 8 to 9. cost between R140 and R250. home – Stonehaven on Vaal – on the banks of Vaal River It will take place at the Premier Hotel Knysna, George The festival will include a kiddies’ area, Clamber Club, in Vanderbiljpark. Rex Drive, Hunters Home. Tickets cost R180. The festi- which will be offering children’s entertainment so the Scores of premier wineries will participate in the show. val will celebrate its 15th anniversary at this year's whole family can join! Their fully trained, fun-filled, en- Tickets costing R250 a person are limited to 1 000 this Knysna Oyster Festival. tertainers are fantastic with children and at keeping them year. Ticket includes unlimited tasting, a choice of 30-min- Some 40 wineries will converge on the show to offer un- happily entertained using bright and colourful equipment. ute Vaal River Cruise voucher or R50 food voucher. There limited tastings of more than 200 varietals. Kids Area tickets cost: R140 excluding lunch; R165 in- is access to the Stonehaven on Vaal River and bar. Sales In addition to wine, guests can enjoy craft beer, Gin, vari- cluding lunch. (a meal and a juice or water). A Clamber will open from June 30. ous liqueurs, whisky tastings as well as a taste of some Club ticket is compulsory for all 2 – 12-year-old kids that South African artisan craft cheeses and olive oils. attend the festival. Unfortunately, there are no kids be- CELLAR RATS WINE SHOW tween 13 and 17 years of age allowed. The Cellar Rats Club will host its Winter Wine Festival on WINE WEEKEND IN KAROO the Riversands Farm Village in Fourways on July 3. Calitzdorp ExPRESSed will provide an oasis of premier PICK N PAY WINE FEST Visitors to the show will enjoy an afternoon of wine tast- wines in the Klein Karoo town from today until Sunday. The Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival heads for Gauteng ing along the riverbank. Organisers promise a weekend filled with fun, entertain- – to expose Joburg to the taste of Cape Winelands’ award- A host of producers will present a variety of wines, bub- ment, stalls, wine tastings, music and sightseeing. winning wines and delectable culinary delights. Show activities will occur across 31 venues, which in- The venue is Waterfall Park, Waterfall City at Mall of Af- clude award-winning wineries, delectable restaurants, rica and the date is July 2. Visitors will taste wines from quirky pubs, shops and bakeries. more than 20 estates and tasty treats featuring Pick n Pay’s Tickets, available for purchase on Quicket and valid for Butcher, Fishmonger, Dairy and Greengrocer’s Promise the three days, cost R190 a person. ranges, prepared by professional chefs. They also enjoy a picnic of newly purchased snacks and wines while relax- JOZI’S TOP WHISKY SHOW ing in front of the stage, soaking up the live entertainment The annual the Only Whisky Show is finally back for its courtesy of popular local musicians. Tickets cost R200 a fourth edition, which takes place on July 28. person, and the starts at 12noon and will last until 6pm. It will showcase over 200 premium whiskies, some in- cluding new expressions to be presented by producers WINES OF THE WORLD COURSE and brand ambassadors, all the while learning more about One-day one course, Uncorked 2, will be held at the your favourite drink. The venue is The Deck @ Wander- Houghton Place in Johannesburg on July 9. ers, Illovo. Hosted by The Wines of South Africa, the course is a con- Tickets cost R600 a person, and are strictly limited to 500 tinuation of the Uncorked 1, will focus on the internation- people a night and allow you to taste as much as you can al world of wine, covering France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, responsibly drink. Doors open at 6pm and close at 10pm Germany, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The
18 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORT Friday 17 June 2022 THE INCREDIBLE MARIA MUTOLA MAPUTO EXPRESS: One of few selected athletes to have participated in six summer Olympic Games By Own Correpondent Football Team at the 2011 All-Africa Games in Ma-Indies Ladies in a hard-fought final. MENTOR; Maria Mutola It takes a colossal amount of athletic ability, her home town of Maputo. The 800m star spoke about some of her fa- during her days as an technical skill and mental courage to play one athlete. sport professionally, but more than one sport- The three-time world champion spoke on vourite moments while playing for Banyana Ba PROFESIONAL; Caster Semenya is coached ing code? That requires a generational talent. how she achieved the rare and incredible feat of Style as a striker, “Every second I spent with by Mutola in pic above Mutola will always be remembered as an Afri- plying her trade in two entirely different sports, the Brazilians was exciting and memorable. Al- can legend and one of the greatest female ath- “Football was my first sporting love and it was the though women’s football was not so popular dur- letes ever, who reached the peak of her powers, game that got me my lucky break. I was noticed ing my playing days, Sundowns kept on looking not once, but twice! by Mozambican poet and journalist Jose Craveir- after its players and that is how the foundation for inha while I was sprinting on a football field. He success was laid.” The Mozambican 800m ace was a golden joy was impressed by my ball control and was even to behold on the track. An Olympic gold medalist, more impressed by my speed while playing with Mutola’s first formal coaching job came in three outdoor world championship golds, seven boys. That was how I got into athletics and I never 2011 when she was hired by mentee Caster Se- indoor world championship golds, several conti- looked back. After retiring from the track, it was menya ahead of the 2012 Olympics in London. nental gold medals and countless golden league an easy decision to return to my first love, which The South African clinched gold in the event and victories meant Maria ‘Maputo Express’ Mutola was football.” like her mentor, went on to become a legend in was a class act throughout her illustrious career. the 800m discipline. Mutola also indicated that her entire life re- She is also the only athlete ever to have won volved around sport “Growing up as a child, “She is one of the most professional athletes I Olympic, World, World indoor, Commonwealth I have always been drawn to sports. I was into have ever come across in my lifetime. Her dedica- Games, Continental Games and Continental swimming until the age of six, took up football af- tion, determination and commitment to the sport Championships titles in the same running event. ter that, and switched to the athletics track, which are admirable. Despite going through a lot, she Simply put, the Maputo Express is one of the brought me unparalleled success. I got back to has remained a fighter and I am proud to be asso- greatest 800m runners to ever grace our planet. football after retirement and I have become a ciated with the success story of one of the great- Incredibly, she is one of few selected athletes to coach, mentor and a big advocate of women in est female athletes of all time,.”she said. www. have participated in six summer Olympic Games. sports.” mamelodi sundownsfc.com After hanging up her spikes at the age of 35 At Mamelodi Sundowns, Mutola showed her years old, the three-time world champion re-in- class on several occasions. The track legend was vented herself as a footballer and played for Ma- part of the Ladies’ team that clinched the 2013 melodi Sundowns Ladies (2010 – 2013), as well SASOL National championships. Mutola fa- as captained the Mozambique Women’s National mously slotted a 58th-minute penalty as The Bra- zilians registered a 2-0 win over Limpopo-based HISTORIC RESULT FOR SA TEAM AT AFRICAN CHAMPS SENIOR FINE FORM: Sokwakhana “Soks” Zazini dis- DEPTH: Athletics South Africa president played fine form in the men’s 400m hurdles James Moloi proud of overall performance he final, flying to a convincing victory in 49.42. says bodes well for future By Athletics Reporter sprinter Banele Shabangu, to secure gold in the throw to win gold. In a tight finish, Snyman crossed the line in The South African team flaunted their depth on women’s 4x400m relay final in 3:29.34. “I’m satisfied with my medal, but the condi- 1:22:05, grabbing the silver medal just one second Sunday, securing another eleven medals on the behind Kenyan athlete Samuel Gathimba (1:22:04). fifth and final day of the CAA African Senior “It’s my first senior African Championships tions were tough with the wind and rain,” Blignaut Athletics Championships in Mauritius. and I’m very happy to take home two gold medals,” said. “I can’t complain or make excuses because Other medallists on the final day of competition said Van der Walt, a former World Youth champion. everyone was competing in the same conditions.” included 200m sprinter Clarence Munyai (20.69), While the national squad again finished second 800m runner Prudence Sekgodiso (2:03.46), high succession behind Kenya in the final standings, “This gives me a lot of confidence because it’s Middle-distance runner Ryan Mphahlele was jumper Mpho Links (2.15m) and javelin thrower they secured a total of 36 podium places (9 golds, a stepping stone going forward and I’m really ex- involved in a close contest in the men’s 1 500m Phil-Mar Janse van Rensburg (74.10m) who all 13 silver, 14 bronze) which was the most medals cited.” Former world junior champion Sokwakha- final, finishing second in 3:36.74, with Kenyan earned bronze medals. Though the Kenyan team bagged by the SA team at the CAA African Senior na “Soks” Zazini also displayed fine form in the athlete Abel Kipsang holding off a brave challenge finished top of the final medals table with 10 golds, Athletics Championships since 1993. men’s 400m hurdles final, flying to a convincing from the rising South African star to win the race they secured only 23 medals in total, far fewer than victory in 49.42. Algerian athlete Abdelmalik La- in 3:36.57. the 36 earned by the SA team. On the final day of action, 400m hurdler Ze- houlou took second place in 50.10. “Coming here, ney van der Walt earned gold in the women’s final, the main goal was to win, so I’m happy to take the “I have mixed emotions and I wish some things “We had some very close results and though we clocking 56.00. Her compatriot, Taylon Bieldt, se- title home for my country,” Zazini said. could have gone differently, but it’s my first major didn’t finish top of the medals table, we are proud cured the silver medal in 56.67. championship as a senior athlete, so I’ll take a sil- of our team for bringing home so many medals,” Another former world junior champion, Kyle ver medal any day of the week,” Mphahlele said. said Athletics South Africa president James Moloi. Van der Walt and Bieldt went on to join flat Blignaut, took the runner-up spot in the men’s shot “We also had a lot of junior athletes in the squad 400m champion Miranda Coetzee and 200m put with a season’s best of 20.60m. Chukwuebeka Earlier in the day, Wayne Snyman narrowly and it bodes well for the future.” Enekweshi of Nigeria launched a massive 21.20m missed out on the African title in the men’s 20km walk.
Friday 17 June 2022 SPORT 19WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORTS: Briefs FLUE BUG FLOORS THE FIFA ANNOUNCES WORLD CUP TIGER BEFORE 2026 HOST CITIES NEXT BOUT FIFA confirmed the 16 host cities for the FIFA PREPARATIONS STALLED: Mokebisi World Cup 2026™ from a live New York studio broadcast this week. keeping fingers crossed all goes well against Healy Rob Stone, Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden and Jenny By Pule Mokhine depending on how the bout goes,” says Mokebisi. FIT AND READY: Matshidiso “The Tiger” Taft for Fox Sports were joined by Telemundo’s An- With the biting chilly winter season getting into She said she would not like to apportion blame Mokebisi has recovered from a serious dres Cantor and Ana Jurka, with the honour of reveal- full swing, many boxers find themselves in an bout of flue and ready to roll ing the host cities falling to FIFA President Gianni unenviable situation of sparring against the much on the chilly season for her not giving it her crown by beating Nathalia Bania in Kimberly. Infantino, Concacaf President Victor Montagliani, and pangs of flu to remain in good shape ahead of best punch, come the night of the slugfest, save to Her impressive win was followed by another ster- music artist Becky G. The 48-team tournament will be their crucial fights. say that she was ready for war. ling showing over Melissa Muller who she defeat- spread across Canada, Mexico and the United States – ed for the vacant WBF international bantamweight the first time three host countries have been appointed One such unfortunate fighter is Matshidiso Arguably one of the country’s best female pu- diadem in Bloemfontein. - with the host cities as follows: Atlanta, Boston, Dal- “The Tiger” Mokebisi whose preparation for her gilists, The Tiger has chalked up a record spanning las, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New upcoming World Boxing Federation (WBF) light 15 victories, nine defeats and a draw from 25 pro She surrendered he WBF belt to Bukiwe York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seat- flyweight title fight against English opponent Kate fights. She comes against a foe in Healy who is Nonina by a majority points decision in Welkom tle, Guadalajara, Mexico Healy has been hampered. Their encounter for the undefeated in a mere professional record reflect- in 2017. vacant championship, will be held at Steve Tsh- ing only four bouts in her resume. The Briton has City, Monterrey, Toronto and Vancouver. The wete Banquet Hall in Middelburg, Mpumalanga reportedly won all her fights by way of knockout. Tiger’s last ring encounter was in April in USA last hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1994. Mexico on July 8. Mangaung, Bloemfontein where she won by em- have had the honour twice previously, in 1970 and “I wouldn’t like to take Healy lightly as she phatic unanimous decision against Zimbabwe’s 1986, whilst for Canada, it will be their first men’s But things have not been smooth-sailing at is a swift mover around the ring, and she carries Chiedza Homakoma. FIFA World Cup, having hosted the FIFA Women’s training for the Tiger, who believes the cold at- a mean punch. But I intend to teach her a lesson,” World Cup in 2015. mosphere has unkind to her preparations ahead explains Mokebisi. It remains to be seen if Mokebisi will have re- of her crucial upcoming bout as a result of her covered well from the effects of flu to acquit him- SERENA WILLIAMS WANTS TO being knocked out by flu that paved her way to the He trainer, Springkaan Kungwane believes her self against Healy. PLAY AGAIN doctor’s consulting room. charge has recovered well, adding the orthodox boxer will take the fight by the scruff of the neck. Serena Williams is back, better than ever, and with a The 32- year-old Kroonstad lass has had to sweet companion by her side! As the star makes her spend two excruciating weeks indoors and in bed “She has recovered tremendously from the flu. long-awaited return to competitive tennis in London, as per the doctor’s order to nurse herself. She looking great for her upcoming showdown she took to Instagram to share a sweet glimpse of how against her English opponent whose fight record her daughter was supporting her through it all. The But Mokebisi believes she is now in fine fettle suggest she lacks experience but will be here to tennis player hasn’t participated in competitions since and ready to take her opponent to the slumberland cause a major upset. Mokebisi has overcome her suffering an ankle injury at 2021’s Wimbledon, and despite her inconvenience. difficult period of the past few days of being sick was forced to pull out of the games. Now, not only has and she is determined to win by knockout, “ex- she confirmed she’ll return to Wimbledon, but she’s “I wouldn’t like to appear as if I am mak- plains Kungwane. making a comeback even earlier this summer, making ing excuses in case I lose, but I have been going her official re-debut on June 18 at Eastbourne’s tour- through hell as a result of being sick and unable Tiger won the then vacant SA female super nament. The athlete has already made her presence to train. I am fit now and ready to take Healy to bantamweight diadem against Winner Mphahlele known in London, making her touchdown alongside the canvas as early as the fourth or sixth rounds, at Thabong Community Hall in Welkom in 2015. her daughter, Olympia. The following year saw her take the vacant For her highly-anticipated arrival, Serena opted WBF international female super bantamweight for an incognito look, donning a black hoodie and oversized black sunglasses, but took to her Instagram DSTV PREMIERSHIP stories to share a selfie video saying: “Welcome to TRANSFER MARKET London-HELLO! IN FULL SWING MANE OFF TO BAYERN MUNICH FLOOR-CROSSING: Clubs release and Liverpool forward Sadio Mane’s impending departure IN LIMBO; Former Orlando Pirates sign new players ahead of next season to Bayern Munich means Jurgen Klopp’s famed origi- defender Thulani “Tyson” Hlatsh- nal front three will be broken up. wayo has parted ways with the club Between them, Mane, Roberto Firmino and Mo- By Masoja Cele Cape Town Ajax and Bidvest Wits dependable Daniel Akpeyi, Kearyn Baccus, Samir Nurko- hamed Salah have scored a remarkable 374 goals for It’s that phase of the season where most DStv defender was mostly slashed for his erratic per- vic, Akumu Agay. Players, like Sifiso Hlanti and the Reds. Mane has been core to the club’s success formances since his fanfare arrival in 2020/21 Eric Mathoho mighty be released before the new over the past six seasons so will depart with their Premiership clubs owners splash their check campaign. Because of his erratic performances season. AmaKhosi has been busy on the trans- blessing and gratitude. Liverpool have been conscious books to sign players to bolster their respective in the Bucs colours the former Bafana Bafana fer market bringing in exciting players like the of needing to evolve their squad without sentiment as teams. darling got himself relegated to the stands and free scoring Ashley du Preeze and Zitha Kwinika a driving factor, and have efficiently recalibrated their lately to the bench by Pirates technical team. An- from Stellenbosch FC, Siyethemba Sithebe from attack with the recruitment of Diogo Jota, Luis Diaz Again, this is the stage where teams released other Pirates star Mhango was shown the door. Usuthu, Yusuf Maart from Sekhukhune United. and Nunez. players who are deemed surplus to requirements The Malawian international forward enjoyed his It is also rumoured that Swallows FC duo Dil- and those who are off-loaded for off the field she- first season at the Parktown team. However, his lon Solomons and Kamohelo Mahlatsi are to be MOTSEPE OUT FOR ME - PITSO nanigans. best performances were derailed by his off the signed in the next week. field pranks .Mhango has since join AmaZulu. Pitso Mosimane believes that former Sundowns chair- 2021/ 22 DStv Premiership champions Ma- On the other hand Pirates has enlisted h services AmaZulu off loaded 15 players in a list that person Patrice Motsepe, who is the current CAF presi- melodi Sundowns has brought in the talented of Evidence Makgopa for R7 million. The for- comprises of their two best players last season dent, has it in for him. The issue is most likely linked Sipho Mbule to their already star studded side. mer Baroka talisman has long been the target Luvuyo Memela and Zambian forward Augus- to when Mosimane resigned from Sundowns in Sep- Mbule was signed from cross-town rivals neigh- of the Soweto giant. Amazulu defender Tapelo tine Mulenga. And to strengthened the team, tember 2020 and decided to take up his role at Al Ahly. bours SuperSport United for an undisclosed Xoki and Golden Arrows skipper Nkosinathi Usuthu have brought in Gabadihno Mhango, transfer fee. The diminutive midfielder penned a Sibisi were signed by the Buccaneers. And the Dumisani Zuma from Pirates and Chiefs respec- However, a few months later after his departure, three year deal at Chloorkop. With Mbule in, the latest signee at Bucs is that of midfield anchor tively. The Durban side have also signed the Sundowns filed court papers ordering Mosimane to Tshwane side released Sibusiso ‘’Villa’’ Vilakazi Miguel Timm from Marumo Gallants on a three young enterprising midfielder Ethan Broos from pay back almost R8 million linked to his R1.5 mil- and George ‘’Mido’’Maluleka. The duo failed to year deal TX Galaxy, Thendo Mukumela from Cape Town lion salary he received after signing a new deal with command regular game time at the team. Spurs, Augustine Kwem from TX Galaxy, Riaan the club early in 2020. ”Against me? My opinion. Yes. Kaizer Chiefs have also got rid of those un- Hanamub and Veluyeke Zulu both from Chippa Because I am the coach of Al Ahly,” Mosimane said Orlando Pirates have released defender Thu- der performing personnel that includes the likes United. Usuthu have also parted ways with their after being asked if he believes there are ulterior mo- lani ‘’Tyson’’ Hlatshwayo and Malawian goal of Lebohang Manyama, Daniel Cardoso, Leor- goalkeeper coach Moneeb Josephs and assistant tives against him. poacher Gabadihno Mhango. The 32-year old nard Castro, Bernard Parker,Lazarus Kambole, coach Vasili Manousakis. Hlatshwayo clocked only 13 appearances in all “What makes me feel like that? It’s not all about competitions in the 2021/22 season. The former that, it’s all the things that are happening every time in the Champions League when I’m playing. I am never at peace-NEWS24. CRUSADERS HUMBLE THE BLUES A strong first-half showing helped the Crusaders clinch a 13th Super Rugby trophy with victory over the Blues in Auckland on Saturday. Richie Mo’unga kicked 11 points that included a well-struck drop goal, while Bryn Hall and Sevu Reece scored tries either side of half time, as the men from Canterbury cruised to a 21-7 win in the Super Rugby Pacific final at Eden Park. The score at the break was 13-0 to Scott Robert- son’s charges, with Finlay Christie crossing the white- wash for the hosts to open their account in the 59th minute. The Crusaders unleashed a heady mix of precision and power to beat the Blues in a decider between two fierce New Zealand rivals that many predicted would be tight.
MIRROR SPORTWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... RELIEF: Swallows FC play- WHITHER ers in jubilant mood after defender Yogan Sasman scored late in their game against Tuks on Wednesday SWALLOWS FC? By Masoja Cele TEETHING PROBLEMS: SAVED speaking on TV after the Tuks game. Swallows FC may have secured their status in FROM RELEGATION BUT WHAT IS WAY True that defender Yagan Sasman may have the DStv Premiership after their energy sap- FORWARD, ASK FANS ping 1-0 win over stubborn University of Pre- scored the winning goal, but it was the heroic toria in the final match of the relegation/pro- now should have come to the painful realisation their cool and soldiered on regardless. display by captain Wandisile Letlabika that will motion playoffs on Wednesday, but it is what’s that running a soccer outfit is no walk in the park. Also hanging like a sword of Damocles on forever remain etched in the mind of Swallows going to happen going forwards for its horde FC supporters. of long suffering supporters that matters. Also hanging like a sword of Damocles on their heads of the Swallows FC honchos is the their heads of the Swallows FC honchos is the name issue, with impatient fans wanting to know Grieving the loss of his father, Letlabika In their second season back in top flight af- name issue, with impatient fans wanting to know when the club will revert to its original name of put team first over family and agreed to don the ter buying the status of Macabbi Warriors, most when the club will revert to its original name of Moroka Swallows FC. Swallows jersey to try save the club from relega- agree it was by the grace of God that Swallows Moroka Swallows FC. tion, only for him to suffer “serious” injury dur- FC were able to stave off relegation and were Swallows FC have been barred by Fifa from ing play. able to preserve their DStv Premiership status af- In its current status Swallows FC are barred using the name Moroka pending their conclusion ter a dismal performance throughout the 2021/22 by Fifa from using the name Moroka pending the of contractual obligations to various stakeholders As if to prove his leadership qualities, Let- season. conclusion of several contractual obligations to as well as a huge debt payment to one of their labika “recovered” and insisted on playing, only various stakeholders as well as a huge debt pay- former players from Brazil. for his injury to resurface and was replaced. The past two seasons have been in contrast- ment to one of their former players from Brazil. ing form for Swallows. They finished six in their “Going forwards we obviously going to ana- The captain would not jump ship, and what a maiden season back in top flight. That they were able to stave off relegation lyze every department, from the technical team relief it was when the referee blew the final whis- credit must obviously go to the players, who de- right up to the ball boys, to ensure we don’t find tle, an emotionally overwhelmed Letlabika shed- Fast forward to the 2021/22 season it was a spite issues of non-payment were able to keep ourselves in this position again,” said Mogashoa ding tears of joy, as he hugged coach Kylan Kerr. completely different Swallows’ floundering into the relegation shallow waters mainly because of While Tukkies gave out splendid perfor- their lacklustre display. mances throughout the playoffs, Swallows can- not be proud of their five outings except that at Though commendable for their efforts in the end soccer gods were able to smile on them resuscitating the Swallows brand, it has been a on the day. sharp learning curve for chairman David Mogas- hoa and his lieutenant Panyanza Lesufi, who by On the balance of play, it was Tuks that were supposed to win. But as they say: “Don’t follow me, Follow the Birds”.
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