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2 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 13 August 2021 PUBLIC PROTECTOR’S SNAIL-PACE PROBE RILES TECHNICIANS QUIET: Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane faces discord FALSE STEP: No way forward on case against from technicians Thandi Modise By Ali Mphaki a dossier on June 21, 2019, where they claim that the 24th month as such matters can be wrapped offence to present false and dishonest state- Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwe- the portfolio committee of arts and culture, and up earlier, depending on the merits and circum- ments to Parliament and its committee”; bane’s office is sitting on a maladministration the legal advisors of parliament has deliberately stances of each case,” said Segwale. “(d) with intent to deceive a House or com- claim lodged almost two years ago by an NGO failed to address its complaint filed in terms Sec- mittee, produces to the House or commit- of music technicians against former Speaker tion 17 (2) of Powers, Privileges and Immunities It would seem Segwale should have paused tee any false, untrue, fabricated or falsified of Parliament Thandi Modise, who is now the of Parliament Act of 2004. to think before making his comment, charges Ny- document; or” new minister of defence. athela. “(e) whether or not during examination un- SARA insists that the Act empowers the der section 15, wilfully furnishes a House The complaint lodged on January 13, 2020, Speaker to act on this legitimate complaint, but “How can the Public Protector spokesman or committee with information, or makes a by the South African Roadies Association, apparently did nothing which in their view is tan- say they are preparing a report without having statement before it, which is false or mis- SARA, relates to “dishonest and false” state- tamount to maladministration, hence they esca- first provided a way forward and interviewed the leading, commits an offence and is liable to ments involving millions of rand willfully made lated the matter to the PP to investigate Modise. complainant,” asks Nyathela. a fine or to imprisonment for a period not by senior officials of the department of arts and exceeding two years or to both the fine and culture to Parliament way back in February 2016. With almost 19 months to the fact and with “For nearly two years now we’ve been wait- imprisonment”. no way forward and the complainant still to be ing and cajoling the investigator of the PP for a TIME LINE: The officials are said to have made the mis- interviewed by the PP, SARA is beginning to way forward – sending incessant emails - but all • FEBRUARY 26, 2016: SARA submits com- leading statements to Parliament over the imple- question the impartiality of the PP and say they we got has been one unfulfilled promise after an- plaint to Portfolio Committee on Arts and mentation of a settlement agreement between the suspect Mkhwebane’s office could be treating other,” he added. Culture in Parliament against top DAC of- Department of Arts and Culture, the South Afri- Modise with “kid gloves” and that “justice de- ficials for “false and dishonest’ statements. can Roadies Association (SARA) and the Public layed is justice denied”. Nyathela said it was disheartening that the Nothing happened. Protector SA, signed on 1 April, 2014, which en- Parliament “of the people” had failed to address • JUNE 21, 2019, SARA submits a dossier to joined the department to provide funds for SARA SARA president Freddie Nyathela asks why the SARA complaint and now even the PP is dil- Speaker Thandi Modise against senior de- towards its administrative costs and renovations such a long delay in dealing with their complaint ly-dallying, partment officials, for willfully presenting of its building downtown Jozi. against Modise when in the past the PP had at- “false” and “dishonest” statements to Parlia- tended to their other complaints timeously. Those fingered to have made false represen- ment. Nothing happened. Their statements to Parliament, among oth- tations to Parliament are former deputy direc- • JANUARY 13, 2020: SARA lodges com- ers, said the department have made millions Responds Oupa Segwale the Public Protector tor general Monica Newton, a senior official Dr plaint with Public Protector. available to SARA, which the association say spokesman: “The matter is being finalized and a Mbulelo Njokweni and another former acting • AUGUST 13, 2022: Public Protector still to they never received. report will be send to the complainant soonest,” director general Vusithemba Ndima, who is the interview the complainant. he says. deputy director general for heritage. Newton is SARA first took the complaint to then portfo- now the CEO of the National Arts Festival. lio chair Ms Xoliswa Tom in February 2016 and What is the turn-around time to a complaint? The Act stipulates the following. when after three years they found no joy, then asks Weekly SA Mirror. presented Modise as Speaker of Parliament with “In terms of the Powers, Privileges and Im- “In terms of our serve standards, complaints munities of Parliament and Provincial Leg- such as Mr. Nyathela’s have a 24-month turna- islatures Act (Act 4 of 2004), it is a criminal round time. This is not to say he must wait for 1976 PROTESTS ICON MONTSISI’S DEATH MARKS AN END OF AN ERA DEDICATED: Tributes celebrate him as leader who courageously led students during dangerous times CALM: Struggle stalwart Dan Sechaba Montsisi By Staff Reporter Sono – who led the Soweto Students Representa- Foundation. He will be sorely missed”. ocratic Parliament of South Africa and served as a The June 16 Foundation paid tribute to Sowe- tive Council (SSRC) at the height of the 1976 up- In a statement, the Government sent “its deep- member of the joint standing committee of defence risings, when students protested against the use of as well as other select committees,” the statement to’s 1976 student leader Dan Sechaba Montsisi, the Afrikaans language as a medium of instruction. est condolences to his family and friends”. added. who passed away yesterday due to Covid-19 com- The statement said Montsitsi was one of the plications today. Ndabeni said Montsisi, taking SSRC leader- Government Communication and Information ship reins after Tsietsi Mashinini and Khotso Seatl- leaders in the SSRC that led the student marches System director-general Phumla Williams, said: The Foundation’s project director, Thabo Nda- holo, assumed the leadership role with calmness against “the encroachment of Afrikaans language “Montsisi was known for being vocal in the fight beni, said Montsisi earned his stripes “honourably that few of his age at the time could muster. as a medium of instruction in schools”. His activ- for equal education for the youth. in the most difficult, trying and dangerous times in ism led to him being arrested in June 1977. the history of struggle that made students to take Ndabeni added: “The class of 1976 is sad to As a country, we are grateful for the resilience to streets”. lose an important historical reference point of “He was one of the presidents of the SSRC, and determination by the youth of 1976 that was Montsisi’s standing. The loss is not only limited to served in the South African Student Movement in led by leaders like Montsisi who stayed the cause Montsisi was one of the key quartet of leaders his family, the ANC he served post-Robben Island 1974, and was an executive committee member of for a fight for a free and just democratic South Af- – Tsietsi Mashinini, Khotso Seathlolo and Trofomo incarceration, and former MPs but also the June 16 the National Youth Organisation. rica.” “After 1994, he became a member of the dem-

Friday 13 August 2021 NEWS 3WEEKLY SA MIRROR BLACK OUTRAGE OVER VACCINE APARTHEID UPROAR: Three officials suspended SA DAILY NEW COVID CASES, for “keeping Covid jabs for whites only”, FROM 25 JULY 2021 and turning North West town’s black folk By Boitumelo Tshehle local health authorities who investigated the mat- “It cannot be that other races in South Africa 25/07 = 9 718 new cases DELAREYVILLE town in North west has ter and subsequently suspended three of its offi- are put at a position of disadvantage while others 26/07 = 5 683 new cases been rocked by a racist scandal involving three cials. are privileged and given an advantage to gain ac- 27/07 = 7 773 new cases officials of the provincial health department cess to health services,” he said. 28/07 = 17 351 new cases who have been suspended for allegedly refus- Provincial health spokesman Tebogo Lek- 29/07 = 13 751 new cases ing to provide Covid-19 vaccine doses to black gethwane confirmed the suspension of the three Makhafane said every citizen had a right to 30/07 = 13 025 new cases people and instead secretly giving the jabs to officials. “They were suspended following allega- life. “Vaccine is actually a medication that seeks 31/07 = 12 528 new cases whites. tions of racial discrimination in giving only white to save life and therefore if you are saving it to 01/08 = 8 791 new cases residents the Covid -19 vaccine doses,” he said. few individuals to the disadvantage of others it 02/08 = 5 575 new cases The discriminatory action – which could put means you are denying other races the right to 03/08 = 8 988 new cases black lives at risk and expose them to the deadly Lekgethwane said his department received life,” he said. 04/08 = 13 263 new cases virus - has been condemned by the provincial several complaints that health workers had been 05/08 = 13 777 new cases health department following complaints from De- sending residents back home saying there was no He urged the health department to act on the 06/08 = 13 652 new cases lareyville residents who claimed scores of blacks vaccine but later secretly provided the vaccine to allegations. “The department must get to the bot- 07/08 = 12 371 new cases were being sent home by health officials who told white people. tom of this matter and harsh punishment must be 08/08 = 10 008 new cases them that the vaccine was not available. meted out to those implicated.” 09/08 = 6 787 new cases “We have taken the decision to suspend them 10/08 = 6 590 new cases Black residents later established that the and investigate the allegation. The outcome will Makhafane said he had also pleaded with the 11/08 = 7 502 new cases health workers were lying and that the vaccine reveal the truth and disciplinary steps will be tak- South African Human Rights Commission to in- 12/08 = 14 271 new cases was actually reserved for local whites. en thereafter,” he said. vestigate the matter as it had a racial element. Angry blacks then reported the matter to the Nehawu regional spokesman Patrick “The SA Human Rights Commission must Makhafane also condemned the alleged action by also look into the matter and take the necessary the health officials . action.” GOVT FINALISING permanent resident or refugee registered on POLICY ON BASIC the Home Affairs database or persons who are INCOME GRANTS holders of special permits under the Special Angolan Dispensation, the Lesotho Exemption POLICY: Experts believe pandemic could see Permit dispensation and the Zimbabwe Exemp- universal grant issue clarified by early next year tion Permit Dispensation, and asylum seekers whose section 22 permits or visas are valid or were valid on 15 March 2020; - All the above-mentioned individuals must un- employed and be above the age of 18 and be- low 60 and reside within the borders of South Africa; - Recipients should not receive any social grant or unemployment insurance benefit; - Should not receive any stipend from the Na- tional Student Financial Aid Scheme and other financial aid, or receive any other government Covid-19 response support or a resident in a government funded or subsidized institution. CUSHION: Social Development Minister “We are currently working on the policy as- 20.6% to 18.8%, and a reduction in inequality from She said the new applications shall be consid- Lindiwe Zulu pects surrounding this (basic income), including 0.644 to 0.613. She said that the research confirmed ered from the month of application and paid up to the implementation and resource mobilization as- that the majority of recipients used the money to March 31 next year provided the qualifying criteria By Isaac Moledi pects related to this Grant, working with various buy food. continue to be met. The re-instatement by President Cyril stakeholders through a series of consultations and will provide updates on same accordingly,” Zulu Zulu said at the beginning of the R350 grant Zulu said there won’t be an automatic quali- Ramaphosa of the Covid– 19 Social Relief of Dis- said during the media briefing. allocations, her department had received more than fication as requirement will be confirmed through tress (SRD) grant and its extension to caregivers is 10 million applications with just over 6 million be- the monthly validation of every application. She said to take the country one step closer to a univer- On the R350 monthly SDR reinstatement, of ing approved to the tune of about R24 billion. An stressed the importance of people to re-apply as a sal basic income guarantee which experts believe which payment to beneficiaries will commence additional R15 billion was paid as top-ups for a pe- person’s circumstance or personal details may have their specifics could be announced as early as next towards the end of this month, she said her depart- riod of 6 months to all grant types, she added. change over time. year during the Budget Speech. ment has been allocated R26.7 billion for a period of eight months effective August 2021 to March “We are also pleased that 100% of these appli- She said it is also important for recipients to Experts believe that the Covid- 19 pandemic 2022. This allocation budget includes the adminis- cations were online or digital applications which submit banking details upfront so that payment can and the reinstatement of the SRD grant, of which trative costs borne by SASSA. actually quickened the entire process. We have be processed quickly and for recipients to avoid the applications were opened last Friday, could see taken note that the majority of the previous applica- long queues at the post offices Like previously, all the Finance Minister announcing the nitty-gritty of “When the President announced the re-intro- tions were paid to males between the ages of 18-35 applications must be done electronically or digi- the universal grant as early as in next year’s Budget duction of the Special COVID-19 Social Relief of and in order to address this gender imbalance, the tally using any of the following: website at http:// Speech as discussions on the issue are at the ad- Distress (SRD) Grant, I was not only very happy, grant has now been opened to include caregivers, srd.sassa.gov.za; WhatsApp line on 082 046 8553 vanced stage. but also very encouraged by the care and commit- the majority of whom are women.” or the USSD line *134*7737#. ment that our President and indeed government had During a media briefing following the an- shown in cushioning the poorest and distressed in From the fraud and corruption perspective, she Money shall be paid through individual bank nouncement of the re-introduction of the SRD our country, especially given the continued hard- said SASSA was in the process of recovering mon- accounts and those without bank accounts shall grant, Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu ship that our people are still experiencing as a re- ies from those who benefitted wrongly and have receive their grants through Post bank or a Bank also hinted on the introduction of the universal sult of the ongoing pandemic and the devastating referred some matters to law enforcement agencies Mobile Money Transfers (cash send). grant saying the SRD grant reinstatement was an effects it is continuing to have on our country and for further action and possible arrests. “We have ideal stepping stone to the universal basic guaran- households,” she said. strengthened our controls in this regard and will According to Zulu, a total of 571, 724 grants tee grant. deal differently with, for example, government of- which have been approved during the previous Zulu said according to NIDS-CRAM research ficials who may apply for the grant through work- grant in 2020 remain uncollected from the Post and findings, for the period between March and ing with the DPSA,” she said. Office and she urged recipients who applied previ- June 2020, COVID-19 relief measures were esti- ously but did not collect their grants to do so or mated to have reduced the number of households Zulu outlined the criteria her department uses contact Sassa as they will have until the end of this with incomes below the food poverty line from to be eligible for the R350 grant are as follow: month to claim. - You must be a South Africa citizen who is a After this date, no enquiries relating to the pre- vious grants will be considered, said Zulu.

4 WEEKLY SA MIRROR NEWS Friday 13 August 2021 MEC RESIGNS AMID NORTH MIRROR WEST CABINET TENSIONS Briefs SURPRISE: Former COUPLE’S DEATH COULD BE MEC Mmoloki Cwaile TAXI HIT - POLICE is promptly replaced as premier cracks whip A Limpopo taxi owner and his wife were gunned down in what police believe is related to GONE: Former MEC Mmoloki Cwaile By Boitumelo Tshehle taxi violence in the Bolobedu area. The North West province has appointed former Mahikeng local municipality mayor Lenah Miga as the new MEC The 47-year-old Fourie Mphayi of Ga- for cooperative governance, human settlements and tra- Matshwi, had just stopped at a filling station to ditional affairs. buy his wife, Deborah Moila, 42, of Bellevue village, some refreshments when unknown This came after the former MEC Mmoloki Cwaile turned gunmen fired bullets at him and his wife, killing in his resignation yesterday with immediate effect. The un- both, on Tuesday night. The incident happened at expected news came after he was placed on special leave by the Mohlabaneng Cross, near Bellevue, outside premier Job Mokgoro on August 6. At that time, Mokgoro did Modjadjiskloof. not give reasons for the suspension. Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said two men Sources within the department said the move came after emerged and one of them entered the shop and Cwaile refused to renew the Project Management Unit (PMU) fired shots at the taxi owner while the other construction contract which exceeded its initial amount of open fire on the woman inside the car before R122 million. The contract was given to an associate of for- disappearing. mer premier Supra Mahumapelo. He said they could not be ruled out the link Even after Mokgoro announced the special leave, Cwaile between the incident and taxi violence. Anyone continued to work as MEC and ignored the announcement, with information is requested to contact Sergeant saying he knew nothing about his special leave. On Thursday Phaladi Makola on 082-749-2233 or the Crime morning, rumours were that Mokgoro was about to fire him Stop number 0860010111. – Frank Maponya and just before the instruction got out, Cwaile released a state- ment tendering his resignation. COPS OPEN HUMAN TRAFFICKING CASE In a statement, Cwaile said it was only fair that he should FOLLOWING ALLEGED RAPE relinquish his duties as MEC given that he was not able to be OF LESOTHO WOMAN what ANC did not want its deployees to be. Cops open human trafficking case following “I wish to appreciate an opportunity the premier has given alleged rape of Lesotho woman. Two people me to be part of those adding positive impetus to our peoples have been arrested for human trafficking and desires for better life,” he said. Later on Mokgoro released a rape charges after a young Lesotho woman was letter stating Cwaile’s axing from cabinet. allegedly lured to the country with the promise of a non-existent job. ANC in the North West welcomed Miga’s appointment. Interim Provincial Committee coordinator Hlomani Hlauke Police said the 23-year-old victim, was lured said her appointment coincided with the party’s unwavering by a cousin who allegedly handed her over to a commitment to restore the faith of the North West people. man who later raped her repeatedly at Ga-Thoka, near Mankweng. “We congratulate Lena Miga and wish her well in her new responsibility. We wish to remind her that for every sum- Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said the victim mit conquered, there will be more summits to prevail over,” arrived in South Africa after the cousin deposited Chauke said. money for transport fare towards the end of last month. FORMER MAHIKENG MUNICIPAL MANAGER OUT On arrival, the cousin allegedly handed ON BAIL AFTER BUST OVER her over to a man who kept her as his wife and allegedly raped her until she managed to escape R92M INVESTMENT the ordeal on August 10 to report the matter at Mankweng Police Station. SICK: The accused suffers from chronic blood pressure and ulcer Police arrested the victim’s cousin, aged 24 By Boitumelo Tshehle the court that Mokwena did not have previous convic- BUST: Thabo Mokwena, former Mahikeng and a 32-year-old man. The man was charged A 58 year –old former Municipal Manager at the tions and pending cases against him. He was once con- municipal manager, out on R50 000 bail. with rape while the woman is facing a human Mahikeng local municipality who suffers from victed in 1990 on a charge relating to liquor sales. He Photo: Boitumelo Tshehle trafficking case. chronic high blood pressure, intends to plead not asked the court not to consider this conviction as it had guilty over the R92 million the council invested with now lapsed. Mojapelo said the case was handed over to the bankrupt VBS Mutual bank allegedly under his the Hawks for further investigations. – Frank watch. Mahikeng local municipality is one of the 20 mu- Maponya nicipalities that had invested municipal funds into the Thabo Mokwena appeared in the Mahikeng Mag- VBS Mutual Bank. Hawks spokesman Katlego Mogale WOMAN IN COURT OVER BOY- istrate’s Court on Wednesday on charges of Contra- said of the R92 million that was invested, only R7 mil- FRIEND’S FATAL STABBING vention of the Municipal Finance Management Act lion was paid back to the Mahikeng local municipality and Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities and R85 million was never accounted for. Mogale said Woman in court over boyfriend’s fatal Act. He was arrested by the Hawks on 10 August this Mokwena allegedly received gratification in the form stabbing. A 23-year-old woman accused of fatal year at his home in Klerksdorp. His legal representa- of credit facilities for purchases of two luxurious high stabbing of her boyfriend, whom she accused of tive Stiaan Bruwer pleaded with the court to release powered vehicles and property in Klerksdorp amount- infidelity, has appeared in Lulekani Magistrate’s Mokwena on a lesser bail amount and also submitted ing to over R1.7 million between 2017 and 2018. Court on a murder charge. that the accused was suffering from chronic high blood pressure and ulcer. In his application for Mokwena’s bail, Bruwer said The 36-year-old victim was stabbed with : “There is no one else to take charge of operations on a broken beer bottle at a liqour outlet in Majeje Bruwer read the accused’s statement in court and the farm. The accused has promised to abide by the village, near Lulekani, outside Phalaborwa. It said Mokwena was a farmer who only received finan- bail conditions.” Mokwena was granted R50 000 bail. is alleged the incident happened after the man’s cial income every three months. Bruwer also informed girlfriend received a tip-off last Saturday that her Magistrate Cindy Jacobs postponed the case to 16 boyfriend was in the company of another woman November, 2021 for further police investigations. and she immediately rushed to the scene. Police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said an argument ensued between the man and the suspect, after which he was stabbed with a broken beer bottle. The woman later handed herself over to police at Namakgale. The suspect, Juscah Mheleni, 23, has been remanded in custody. Meanwhile, social development MEC Nkakareng Rakgoale said she was disappointed that such an incident happened at a time when the country was commemorating Women’s Month. “It is very disturbing to still learn about incidents of gender-based violence during the month of August, including at any other time. Gender-based violence is not exclusively perpetrated against women. Women of today must emulate the women of 1956 and resolve disputes in a more peaceful manner,” Rakgoale said. – Frank Maponya

Friday 13 August 2021 CONSUMER & LEGAL MATTERS 5WEEKLY SA MIRROR Consumer Eye AWARD-WINNING CONSUMER EDITOR LOOKS 060 936 2673 INTO YOUR COMPLAINTS WIDOW’S SIX AGONISING YEARS BATTLING FOR HUBBY’S PENSION STUCK: She could not afford to bury him and still owes people who came to her rescue FRUSTRATED: Widow Nosekeni Ndleleni By Thuli Zungu efit which was supposed to be paid within seven unemployed and do not qualify for a government battling to support her kids Nosekeni Ndleleni, 55, of Cofimvaba in the East- days after his death, this never happened, she said. grant yet.” Since 2015, Salteb has been telling the ern Cape has accused the Salt Employee Benefit family that they were waiting for trustees to decide Fund (Salteb) of adding salt into her wound in The family and friends had to join hands to on the distribution of the funds, a process which the past six years after the death of her husband. contribute towards the burial expenses. “I still owe takes one year, she said. “I can’t take this anymore people who lent me money to bury my husband,” and I don’t want to die without paying the people According to Salteb her waiting could take an- a stressed Ndleleni said. Her children have since who lent me money.” other year as this claim may require to be assessed been staying with her sister, Buyi, in Carletonville, according to section 37C of the Pension Funds Act. while she lives in the rural area with one of her un- An unidentified person who responded on be- employed children. half of Salteb told Consumer Eye that their pay- Her husband Mcedisi Ndleleni died in March ment had been delayed due to contributions issues. 2015 at the age of 53 while employed by Fidelity They survive by doing domestic work includ- Security. Her wife said he worked odd hours and at ing washing and cleaning Houses of neighbours as “The employer has since provided an updated times he did not take his leave days so that he could and when their services were required. schedule in this regard and once the monthly con- accumulate more money to support his family of tributions are done, we will process the claim,” the six. Her husband’s payslips showed that he contrib- Ndleleni said due to proximity problems she person said in an email. uted towards his pension fund and at the time of his appointed her son to be the executor of his father’s death her death benefit was R34 363. estate and the letter of authority was issued in his Although Salteb received this claim six years name. “It was extremely difficult for me to go to ago, the respondent said this may require to be Although she was also entitled to a funeral ben- town and fax the compulsory documents and phon- assessed according to section 37C of the Pension ing Johannesburg is also cumbersome since I am Funds Act. By Thuli Zungu LAWYER SHEDS LIGHT ber’s deceased estate, instead the benefits will Xoliswa Mtulu-Dotwana of BLC Attorneys, ON DIVISION OF be placed under the control of the relevant says Section 37C of the Pension Fund Act 24 of fund. 1956 has come under much scrutiny in recent DECEASED’S ESTATE • Death benefits are not subject to the law of mar- years because of the sometimes unexpected re- riages, which means the benefit does not form sults of its implementation, particularly pertain- BENEFITS: Those who were maintained by part of the joint estate where the parties are ing to the Pension Fund Trustee’s discretion in the deceased also benefit married in community of property. the execution of their duties in distributing de- • The law of intestate succession does not apply ceased members’ death benefits. tigations to determine and trace all the dependents • the extent of dependency; where the member died without a valid will. of the deceased,” Mtulu-Dotwana said. • the ages of the beneficiaries; • The deceased member’s nominated beneficiar- She said Section 37C regulates the distribution • the relationship with the deceased; ies are a ‘wish list’ that could not be legally of death benefits to ensure that the deceased mem- The Pension Fund Trustees identify and trace • the amount available for distribution; complied to. ber’s financial dependants and or the nominees are dependants and those who have been nominated by • the financial status of each beneficiary, includ- • A member should always have this in mind, not not left destitute following the death. “Therein lies the deceased member. They make benefit alloca- only when completing a Nominated Beneficiar- the rub, the ‘’and/or’’ as the benefit is distributed tions on a fair and equitable basis and determine an ing the future earning capacity of each benefi- ies Form, but also when providing for anyone, to dependants whether the deceased member had appropriate mode of payment of the death benefit. ciary; including those that he/she has no legal obliga- a legal obligation to maintain them or not,” Mtulu- • the wishes of the deceased. tion to provide for, more so when he/she wishes Dotwana said. This means that any person whom The trustees consider the following when di • Death benefits do not form part of the mem- for the latter not to benefit from his/her death the deceased maintained while he lived will be con- tributing funds: benefits. sidered as a beneficiary, whether they were nomi- The dependant means a person whom the mem- nated or not. ber is liable for maintenance- the children, wife, a posthumous child, an adopted child, an illegitimate The Board of Trustees can exercise discretion child and a person whom the member would have in the distribution of the benefits in what they deem maintained, had the member not died. (This in- fair and equitable, meaning that they are not con- cludes a lover (side dish), uncle, grand-parents, and trolled by the member’s will or beneficiary nomi- relatives who could prove they were maintained by nations. the deceased. “Instead, the Board of Trustees conduct inves- “NO ONE IS SAFE FROM CYBERCRIME” in at the moment,” says van Schalkwyk. He says these criminals are motivated, well-funded, and VULNERABLE: Consumers and companies warned to exercise greater caution do not care who they go after. The cyber-attack on Transnet impacted the company so significantly By Thuli Zungu that the company had to temporarily halt all op- erations at its ports in Durban, Ngqura, Gqeberha No one is safe. Companies and consumers alike The question we need to ask is, are South Af- adding that identity theft is a major concern in the (Port Elizabeth) and Cape Town. as cyber criminals are determined to disrupt rican financial institutions prepared for a massive current environment. operations or steal personal information for cyber-attack similar to that suffered by Transnet Macsteel reported soon after the attack that fraudulent purposes. In some instances, it took where the operations of the entire company were He said with the world spending most of 2020 no personal information was stolen from the com- about three months for companies to detect put on hold?” asks Van Schalkwyk. He says the in lockdown trying to deal with the impact of the pany and that its operations returned to normal the data breach as it happened with Experian world is no longer dealing with traditional white- Covid-19 Pandemic, there were very few opportu- soon after the attack. At the end of June, QSure, credit bureau last year. collar and blue-collar crimes. nities for criminals and fraudsters to operate in the a big player in South Africa’s insurance industry, way that they used to. was hit by a data breach in which bank account Manie van Schalkwyk, CEO of the Southern “We are dealing with cybercrime which is numbers and other sensitive information were African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) says a lot harder to stop and more importantly, pros- “With consumerism moving online, so has the compromised by a third party. cybercrime is a lot harder to stop and more impor- ecute,” he says. “This is why early prevention, criminal enterprise, “says Van Schalkwyk. While tantly, prosecute. and necessary protection, is so important in the Transnet was dealing with its cyber-attack at the The company would not confirm how many current environment. The SAFPS is a key role end of July, Macsteel, a largest steel supplier, records were exposed through the breach. Sure is “Today, cybercriminals may go after a large player in the industry and has an array of products faced a similar cyberattack on its system. a registered financial services provider and one corporation to try and disrupt their services or which offers key protection,” says Van Schalkwyk of the collection agencies that provides collec- steal money from them. Tomorrow, they may “These coordinated attacks by cyber crimi- tion and premium handling services for the South go after a bank or a financial services provider – nals are indicative of the environment that we live Africa insurance industry. Its clients include big like an insurer – to target personal information,” insurance companies and insurance brokers. says Van Schalkwyk. The recent cyber-attack on Transnet is a serious data wakeup call and a re- Following the data breach, consumers were minder that, in the technology age, no company is warned to be cautious of phone calls, e-mails or safe from cyber criminals. SMS’ that ask for personal information and not to disclose their pins and passwords. Last year Experian, said the personal informa- tion of as many as 24 million South Africans may have been put at risk after a fraudster accessed these details unlawfully.

6 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT Friday 13 August 2021 IKUSASA SKILLS DEVELOPMENT CAREER GUIDE SPECIAL SAUCES BEAT COVID-19 JOBLESSNESS BLUES CONDIMENT: Village boy attracts clients across the country By Boitumelo Tshehle When you set your mind on achieving some- Different flavours of Ezibabayo hot sauce. Photo: Mohau Mofokeng thing worthwhile, it is possible to achieve it. Boikanyo Senyang, founder of Ezibabayo hot This is the assertion of Boikanyo Senyang of Senyang had started with one flavour. Common in good food. He is happy that his sauce brand does sauce Photo: Boitumelo Tshehle Majemantsho Village, Mahikeng, an accidental all his sauces is the use of chillies and garlic as not lose its favour and sharp taste, even when it inventor of a unique sauce which has changed main ingredients. is included in cooked meals. Added to distributing his life for the better. Thanks to a casual sug- his sauces to clients in far-flung areas and in other gestion from Senyang’s partner to him to play “I came up with catchy names like ‘Green provinces through courier service companies, he around with several ingredients to create his Mamba’, ‘Motswako’, ‘Chakalaka’, ‘Braai mas- sells his sauces at the street corners. He also uses own sauce after he had been dissatisfied with ter’ and “Dead shot,’” he said. Senyang said his social media to market his products. other sauces from local retailers. girlfriend, Rethabile Tsosane, had told him that, because he loved food so much, and was not en- “Shisanyama and other small businesses that Since then, and in just over a year, his sauce tirely happy with all the sauces they had bought sell food are some of my biggest clients,” Senyang has been able to attract business from highly ap- from the local retailers, maybe it was time to said. “Individuals are surprisingly making return preciative clients, locally, and from as far as Free create his own sauce. purchases of my sauces.” He envisions his sauce State, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape and on the store shelves of big retail supermarkets and Bloemfontein in the Free State. “The taste was perfect, and I could not get over having a factory in the future. That remains his it,” Senyang said. “I knew, immediately, that this dream. Interestingly, Senyang was among millions was the sauce I had wanted to make a part of my of South Africans who were marooned in their dish, most of the time. I also knew that I wanted “I will not only be making a name for myself homes during Covid-19 lockdown in 2020. Like other people to taste it, as well, and enjoy it as as a village boy, but I will also be creating employ- many others, he lost his job. It was during this dif- much as I had. That is how the idea of a business ment for several other people, which is something ficult period that Senyang decided to start a small had emerged.” that will make me even happier.” business, to make ends meet. As a form of refer- ence, his girlfriend, Rethabile Tsosane, gave him a Senyang said even though he studied towards Senyang said he has a business partner, Mpho recipe for a mouth-watering sauce to inspire him. a Bachelor of Technology degree in cost and man- Moeketsi, whom he said was ensuring that he ful- agement accounting, he always had a passion for fils his dreams. “But it was chunky, so I thought of a way to make the sauce smoother and tastier,” said Sen- yang. Fast forward to just more than a year later, the business started doing well. A new chapter in his life had opened. It mitigated the anguish of los- ing the job as an auditor at a local hotel. He now owns a company called Ezibabayo Hot Sauce. He said receiving calls for orders from his cus- tomers for what he has described as a sauce with a tastiness that is “out of this world”, had made him realise that when one sets his or her mind on some- thing worthwhile, it was possible to achieve it. His sauce has several delectable flavours, al- most all of which are a hit with his clients. But MIXING PAINT SHADES He said, on a busy month, like the festive sea- TO BRIGHTEN HOMES son, he is able make up to R10 000 in a week. “That is an amount that helps me to buy new INDEPENDENCE: Entrepid fellow makes stock, as these ingredients are quite expensive,” thousands on a good week said Diphoto, whose client base grew through word of mouth. Diphoto and his team also paint By Bongiwe Mkhwanazi or fade away after the rain has fallen.” Diphoto, houses for a certain fee. For marketing purposes, Self-taught paint maker Lebo Diphoto may who said this as he was using his makeshift equip- Diphoto is available on Facebook and WhatsApp. ment to mix his paints for several hours before But he feels that, with adequate funding, he could be using an impeller attached to a drill to acquire the product was finished. He loves the fact that grow his company and training and employ more the desired spin for various colours suiting his his rubberised paint is water based, meaning that people. “All I need is funding, so that I can buy many clients, in the place of a state of the art paint the material has the chemical qualities that en- the appropriate working equipment, and be able mixer, but he is making R10 000 on a good week. sure its durability and longevity. With no scales to teach and train the youth, for them to earn a to measure ingredients that had included titanium living,” Diphoto said. The intrepid father of one started his pain dioxide, extender Pigments, magnesium oxide, business at his home in Meadowlands, Soweto silicate Diphoto uses plastic bottles and buckets. High school learners, especially matriculants, after he had left his job as a driver at a paint mak- To add other ingredients, Diphoto uses a plastic as well as newly-qualified graduates who are in- ing company in Johannesburg in 2013. His duty syringes he buys from a local pharmacy. He also terested in a career in the mechanical sector, can was to buy paint mixing ingredients, which he teaspoons for measurements and mixing purpos- gain access to education, training and skills de- later delivered to the firm’s customers. During his es. He told Weekly SA Mirror that all the ingre- velopment programmes that are offered by the free at work, Diphoto used to voluntarily assist dients, which he scoops from unmarked buckets Chemical Industries Sector Education and Train- his paint mixer colleagues with mixing the vari- and bags have to be mixed in a sequence to get ing Authority (Chieta). Chieta has set aside R40 ous paints into a myriad colours. The knowledge the correct textures. million for about 700 Students, including those he had gained from this informal training would who could not be funded by the National Student come in handy when he resigned from his work, Diphoto’s register company, called Captain Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS). In July, the Chi- two years later, to start his backroom paint mak- Based Paint, employs two male youths who have eta’s CEO, Yershen Pillay, said the Chieta hopes ing and mixing workshop. been working with him for the past six years. to increase funding for the youths who were in “They too do not need to refer to notebooks or need, and – to this end – Pillay is calling on the “Paint is not just a colour,” said Diphoto. “It computers to get the right measurements,” said private sector to join this initiative. is a material with which we dress our walls. So it Diphoto. “They have learned, just by observing.” is important that you make one that will not erode CHITEA IS BASED IN RICHMOND, JOHANNESBURG CLOSE TO AUCKLAND PARK Telephone: 011 726n4026 Fax: 011 726 7777 email: [email protected] MIXER: Paint maker Lebo Diphoto. website http://www.chieta.org.za Photo: Mohau Mofokeng

Friday 13 August 2021 ENTERTAINMENT 7WEEKLY SA MIRROR TRAILBLAZING PALESA HOLDING IT DOWN FOR WOMEN TIRELESS: Author and actor says her role as director sets bar very high Palesa Mazamisa(center) is hoisting the flag high for young swomen By Gugu Sibiya in those positions. The trick is to work hard and “I was ecstatic because it was totally unex- but, more than anything, it feels good.” Palesa Mazamisa is one of those trail-blazing be honest about your ambitions. pected. I was the only female competing against Aside from mentoring a few young people, young women who have shattered the glass top dogs. It rekindled my inspiration and con- ceiling to claim their space next to their male “When you finally get a gig as a director, you fidence. And that’s not all. I also walked away Mazamisa says she is working on another play counterparts. work so hard that you open the door for other with an award for Best Supporting Actor for my with a political slant to be completed by the end young capable women aspirant directors. Men- satirical play, Shoes & Coups. It would have been of the year. Mazamisa is currently directing Dusk, a toring, which is something I’m very passionate relevant about now because of the uprisings in drama running at the Market theatre in Johannes- about, should be a priority. I believe these are the country,” she says happily, pointing out she “I’m writing my second book. The first one burg, a rare feat in world of arts dominated by some of the avenues to explore,” she says. had seven nominations altogether. was a collection of short stories. Other than di- males and entrenched patriarchy in society. recting, those are my projects for the year. “I appreciate the theatre for their tireless ef- Raised in Netherlands raised, Mazamisa says An award-winning writer and director, forts to develop local talent,” she states. The year these are extremely important milestones for her. “The bar has been set high and mine is to Mazamisa says it is still tough to get a job at di- 2019 was the gifted creative’s year. She scooped “I was excited to learn I was the first-ever woman make sure that I reach for the moon. Exploring recting. “It’s a reality that we still see more men the Naledi Theatre Award for Best New South to bag these awards. It’s pressure, its empowering film and television should broaden the experi- African Script. ence” she says, adding that for now she’s enjoy- ing the Market. By Victor Mecoamere BID TO REVIVE SOWETO’S Speaking to Weekly SA Mirror several weeks An enduring campaign to revive Soweto’s ART AND CULTURAL ago, a shattered Manaka told Weekly SA Mirror, white elephant arts and culture hub, Funda said her return to continue nurturing dancing tal- Community College in Diepkloof, Soweto, is LANDMARK GAINS SPEED ent at the college was a bittersweet homecoming. picking up speed. The man at the helm, vet- eran artist and academic Motsumi Makhene is HURDLE: Negotiations at advance stage to save future of “But, at least, we are returning to a safe and oozing with optimism over the project. Funda Community College secure haven,” she said. “At the heart of this revival is civil society OPTIMISTIC: Strategist Motsumi Makhene said: “Community participation and activism and curriculum decolonisation; hence Makhene wants to revive Funda involvement has been increased through seasonal the campaign’s name, ‘67 Days of Volunteerism Centre cultural seminars, exhibitions, performances and and Activism’, and which is being conducted un- what we call ‘Stimela Meditations’, in partner- der the auspices of the Friends of Funda,” said ship with a Friends of Funda campaigner, Sbu Makhene, who is formerly the head of the Central Nxumalo of Zibike, a Diepkloof-based arts and Johannesburg Technical College. culture movement.” Makhene is now retired and focusing artistic Makhene and several fundraising, marketing and administrative and strategic nous on return- and community development specialists making ing what was previously a peerless township arts up the Friends of Funda want to ensure the com- and culture hub to its former glory. plex is fully utilised. The college is best remembered as a talent While the college was founded with the sup- factory of sorts that has blessed the South Afri- port of private sector funding and built on land can arts and culture world with luminaries like donated by the Urban Foundation and IBM in the Khemese brothers, who became the famous 1984, Makhene said they had tried, albeit in vain, Soweto String Quartet, playwright Matsemela to obtain a permanent leasing of the complex, af- Manaka and ballet dance teacher wife, Nomsa. ter the City of Joburg had put the area on tender. There were the likes of actor Ali Hlongwane, A tender meant a successful bidder could use violinist and mezzo soprano supreme Sibongile the property whichever they wished, and could Khumalo, audio-visual artists Rapitshe Montsho even close down the arts centre or evict it. But, he and Eddie Mbalo, musician Mokale Koap- said, negotiations were ongoing to find an amica- eng, artists and administrators Steven Sack and ble solution. Charles Mabaso. Makhene said several celebratory and com- Makhene says since May last year, they had memorative events planned for on Friday August been working to repair the neglected infrastruc- 14 would include the opening of the restored ture; rebuild the visual and performing arts pro- 1985 commemorative Funda June ’76 Revolt grammes as well as also Nomsa Manaka’s com- mural, a dedication of the first phase of the Eze- munity dance programme returning to Funda. kiel Budeli memorial plot and a round table con- versation about his contribution to the Funda Arts Manaka’s dance studio, which had been situ- Centre and arts education practice. ated at the Walter Sisulu Community Centre in Kliptown, Soweto was vandalised during the A tribute to Matsemela Manaka and his lengthy Covid-19 related lockdowns late last Soyikwa Institute of AfriKan Theatre by actor- year. turned academic Dr Ali Hlongwane, who will essentially share his memories of the Soyikwa journey as a former student.

8 WEEKLY SA MIRROR OPINION/ANALYSIS Friday 13 August 2021 Comment SA MUST TAKE LEAF FROM TOKYO WOMEN CLAIM RIGHT TO OLYMPICS: ERADICATE RACISM AND STRENGTH SA’S FOOD SYSTEMS EMBRACE DIVERSITY, ONCE AND FOR ALL The recent Tokyo Olympics have come and gone After the promulgation of the Native Land Act CHANGE: Minister approach. This program is enabling farmers to un- – with all their pulsating magic, magnificence in 1913, women were at the forefront in waging Didiza speaks on “The derstand the market and how it operates. It enables and grandiose display of athleticism. struggles against land dispossession. The quest Role of women in farmers to know what is needed by the market both Consequently, a trove of cherished memories for women’s access to later was also reflected in Agriculture” and how in products, quality and volumes. has been created and now will be eternally etched the Women’s Charter of 1954 before the drafting they have disrupted on the minds of millions across the globe, who were and adoption of the Freedom Charter in 1955. agribusiness industry SHEP also change the mind set of farmers to truly enthralled for weeks by the spills and thrills The fight against forced removals also had a plant for the market, instead of planting or produc- generated by the mammoth sporting spectacle. women’s face. Mama Lydia Komape and Beauty OPTIMISTIC: Thoko Didiza. Minister of ing and then think about the market later. Through And, undoubtedly, the ensuing animated public re- Mkhize are amongst those we know. The late Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural SHEP farmers and buyers are brought together in a views of the passion and scintillating performances mama Sizane and women in the Rural Women’s Development platform where they can interact churned out by athletes from the competing nations Movement continue to wage struggles on land to will surely reverberate long after the games. this day. Bringing in the indigenous knowledge into the Technology transfer and digitisation: In order to Yet, still, there will most likely be even greater value chain, Ms Neliswa Malungane created Slim- respond growing demands of diverse types of foods conjecture over the growing number of Africans I have made these reflections in order for us to tone out of avocado seeds as part of the pharma- by consumers, technology transfer becomes criti- representing some European nations, mostly with locate how women have disrupted the agriculture ceutical products. Battling with weight after giving cal. Through the Agricultural Research Council, we distinction. Some pundits have already described and agribusiness industry and claimed their right to her beautiful kids, she remembered her grand- assist farmers with new knowledge and new plant the phenomenon as the beginnings of the African- in strengthening our food systems as a country and mother’s product, today she has produced a product varieties. Technology is also critical in mitigating ising of global sport. It might well be dismissed globally. that sooner may be in the shelves of our retail shops. against climate change. Currently, we are develop- as an exaggeration by some, but others await in I have highlighted these women and what they do, ing climate smart agriculture seeds and farming anticipation. Whatever term attached the develop- Today, I would like to honour Dr Vuyo Mahl- not because they are the only ones, there are many systems tools and implements for production and ment, though, it is rather edifying and noteworthy athi. She advocated for women’s access to land and women who have entered the sector and caused dis- processing, which are needed in any agriculture and that most of the African athletes who represented the transformation of Agricultural financial support. ruptions in a positive way. Their success does not agri-business production site. their adopted European countries at the games par- She understood the integrated nature of agriculture mean they have not had challenges. ticularly went on to crown their memorable per- and her quest in transforming the food systems Training programmes to build capacity of farm- formances with a scoop of several gold and silver and the agriculture value chain. Her advocacy was In their journey, they have had many partners, ers remain important for success. We have started medals in their respective competitions. To behold drawn, not only in the theoretical understanding of such as government, communities and private sec- Women in Agro-processing and agribusiness pro- European countries like Italy and Nederland em- the Agricultural economy, but through experience tor who have made it possible for them to succeed. gram. Through this programme, we want to expand brace their athletes of African descent with absolute as a participant in the sector. She understood the women’s knowledge and entry into the agribusiness adoration, as they caused major upsets against some importance of localisation and strengthening food What then are the constrains that we are ad- sector. We are doing this to ensure that support of the world’s best athletes, including those diversi- systems at local and national level. dressing in order to support women in agriculture? mechanisms for women in the agribusiness sector fied teams from Great Britain and the United States LAND QUESTION are available. of America, was heart-warming. She saw the value in the assets that women have Yet, watching African exports shining on world in rural areas such goats. While goats provide milk We need to develop strategies on how we can In 2021, we are piloting with 100 women who stage as they did, it is hard not to be reminded back and meat, their skins can be processed and other ensure a better legal framework that will ensure ac- have already entered the agro-processing space, al- home in South Africa, and not succumb to the temp- products can be made out of goat skins, like other cess and equity. As government we have developed beit at a small-scale level. The intention is to in- tation of shining the mirror on South Africa, and livestock. But she looked at the mohair and how and adopted the land allocation and beneficiary se- cubate these women enterprises such that they can reflect on burning issues that rock our sport. Here good quality mohair can be harnessed to create oth- lection policy. In that policy, we have set a target become sustainable and grow. This pilot will ensure is a country in which Africans comprise three quar- er goods such as cotton and textile. This idea creat- for 50 per cent. that we learn from our interventions as well as from ter of the population, still grappling with issues of ed the value chain that may not have thought about the women themselves. At the end of the pilot, we diversity in some of its sporting codes ad infinitum, at the time. Ivili Loboya was started in Butterworth One of the challenges on land access has been can then roll out at scale. and to no avail. This, is despite efforts by various closer to where her products could be sourced. Ivili information and knowing where go to apply. Finan- ministers of sports – albeit half-hearted – to bring loboya gave rise to Dedani Creations, a fashion line cial support particularly for production: In addition What are the areas of entry in the agriculture about radical changes in some sporting codes like that has already started reaching local and external to available funding mechanism that are available and agribusiness value chain? rugby, cricket and netball – to name but a few – to markets. such as CASP, Ilima Letsema, Land Development redress the troubling demographics 27 years into Support, we have developed a blended finance in- I want say a majority of us believe entry into our democracy. Another woman is Solidarity Fund chairper- strument working with our development finance in- agriculture is through ownership and access to land. Sadly, there is still resistance from some quar- son Mme Gloria Tomato Serobe. As founder of stitutions and private banks. Extension and Adviso- Yes, when it comes to primary production that is ters bent on keeping certain sporting codes white Wiphold with Louisa Mojela, both had broken the ry Services: Government has agreed to add 10 000 true. But, entry into the industry can be achieved and frustrate efforts to transform them – to which ceiling so that many of us can come through. They extension officers to our agricultural system within through participation in processing of raw agricul- the Government has no firm-handed response. All decided to invest in agriculture at primary level in a three-year period. Access to markets and exports: ture commodities. One example is that of the lady we witness are all manner of excuses and mutterings South Africa and Lesotho rural areas. They were We are rolling out the smallholder empowerment in Limpopo who has a beetroot processing factory. about merit – much so as though Africans and merit not deterred by the communal land tenure systems She sources her beetroot from local smallholder are mutually exclusive, when it comes to criteria to in these two countries that have a lot of complexi- farmers in Limpopo and surrounding provinces. To achieve sporting excellence. Given this unedifying ties and scare a lot of investors away. They under- improve her capacity and be able to deliver at scale, scenario, it is difficult to argue against observations stood the importance of strengthening food systems the department assisted her with equipment. She is from some quarters that, in fact, selection of a few as the ammunition to fight poverty, unemployment now competing with Tiger brand (KOO) in the spar black athletes in some of the sporting codes such as and under development. They saw an opportunity retail shops in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. rugby and cricket is nothing but a window-dressing, of industrialising these spaces which are dislocated all done just for the country to ensure that South Af- from the current economic zones of our country. Logistics and Transport System: The other area rica remains in all world-organised sports competi- of focus is logistics which relates to packaging and tions. However much the fathers of our sport may They worked with local leaders and communi- transportation of goods from farm to market locally, want to bury their heads in the sand, the scourge of ties, but more importantly they worked with Im- nationally and abroad. racism still dogs South African sport, and this prob- bokodo, the women who till the land for survival lem will continue to negate efforts at cultivating and food security and household level. Today, the Cold storage, Pack houses and grain storage social cohesion. Until, there are candid efforts and villages of Centane in the Eastern Cape boast of a facilities: Agriculture infrastructure remains critical the will to redress the demographics that continue production hub. It is not only the maize fields that in preservation of agriculture products before they to create dissonance and unhappiness in black quar- we see, but today they have grain storage facilities reach the market. This is another area where women ters about issues of representativity in our sports, and much needed infrastructure that save maze to can participate. we will continue to remain a divided nation. Yet avoid post -harvest losses the Tokyo Olympics held out the lesson for all, that I have shared with you briefly on what govern- sport is not about but ability and supreme effort. Kamohelo Bombe, a young woman in poultry ment is doing and will be doing to work with wom- The lesson is for those who want to hear, and make from Gauteng Province has been advising young en in order to participate in the agriculture and ag- a change. Tokyo should a remain a stark reminder farmers to “hustle “, diversify, look for opportuni- ribusiness sector. This for us is important to ensure to the South African government that diversity is ties and have a drive if they are to succeed. She is economic inclusion in our society and at the same unavoidable and inevitable – whatever obfuscations farming with broiler chicken and decided slaughter time strengthen women’s role in strengthening food those responsible for the administration engage in and give package meat to the clients that she serves. security in our country. to avoid the inevitable. The Government must vac- illate no longer; the ball is in its court to demand *These abridged remarks delivered yesterday a brutal assessment of the nation’s sporting forays by Minister Thoko Didiza on the occasion of a we- in Tokyo, and hold accountable those charged with binar on The Role of Women in Agriculture the running and transformation of our sports, who, to all intents and purposes, have dragged their feet on this pressing issue. Finally, the road ahead to the next Olympics, must have diversity as a moral compass. It is imperative and paramount that this is so. That is, if this nation wants to remain true to its commitment to the oft-mouthed saying, that, “diversity is strength”. Diversity can only remain true to its promise, if all the components that are supposed to give it strength are a true demographic representation of that nation. v 060 936 2673 [email protected] PEARL RANTSEKENG.................... Editor MOLEFI MIKA ..................Deputy Editor THULI ZUNGU ................ Associate Editor GUGU SIBIYA ................. Lifestyle Editor

Friday 13 August 2021 OPINION/ANALYSIS 9WEEKLY SA MIRROR DIVERSITY POWERED TOKYO 2020 OLYMPIC GAMES TO GREAT HEIGHTS PHENOMENON: Black athletes shine for newly adopted countries at Olympics, underscoring growing Africanisation of global sport ROOTED: Italian sprinter Fostine Desalu acknowledges his African roots SPEEDSTER: Sifan Hassan, serial world record By Molefi Mika This was the case when the tall and hulky La- to a possible one-and-two finish by Kenyans again breaker who became a loss to her native Ethiopia Whether by design or some coincidence, Amer- mont Marcell Jacobs (26), son of a Texan African- as they plotted against the ultimate fourth-placed and boon to adoptive country Nederland American army officer Marcell Jacobs senior and Lawrence Cherono. By the way, nothing amiss ica, Australia, including a number of other Euro- Italian native mother Viviana Masini, bulldozed his about this particular plot. pean and Asian countries, have been welcoming way in the sprints to the delight of other Azzuri ath- athletes of African origin seemingly in quest for letes in attendance and fans back home. Lamont, With the finish line about 50m away, Nether- possible future Olympics glory. who has not seen his father since he was a young land’s silver medal winner Abdi Nageeye, a for- lad, earlier opted to be with his mum in Italy, even mer refugee from Somalia, was seen sprinting past Some of these black athletes would have either though he recently has been communicating with Cherono but soon slowed down to stealthily beckon come as refugees or with their parents while still his father, as advised by their athletics team psy- his Belgian friend Bashir Abdi (sic) to increase his young or quite mature looking for greener pastures, chologist. pace. Bashir, who is also Somalia-born, obliged and and thus welcomed to beef up the athletics teams of suddenly sped past a bemused Cherono to win his those countries. No doubt an unintended Africanis- Conceivably, it was his communication with adopted country a bronze medal. ing of global sport. his dad that him to dish out qualitative performanc- es in Tokyo, he told the media that much, thereafter. Qatar - FIFA World Cup 2022 finals hosts and Results in some events at the recent Tokyo The Italian relay team also boasted an athlete with one of the smallest yet very wealthy nations in the 2020 Olympics seemed to suggest that indeed the Nigerian roots, Fostine Desalu. world due to their oil production – also paraded unannounced “Adopt African Athletes” strategy, athletes of African origins and duly benefited at the let’s call it the “AAA-Strategy”, is reaping positive Quoted from his Facebook account back in Tokyo Olympics when scooping a bronze medal results. It also appears that some countries are now through a two-man team in beach volleyball. somehow subjecting the USA to a bitter cold gold My roots are in Africa medal draught in the men’s shorter sprints, notwith- and I don’t ignore This was the case when 26-year-olds Cherif standing the endless bullying by Jamaican women Younousse formerly from Senegal and playing in the 100m at Olympics, if you will. them but I consider partner Gambian-born Ahmed Tijan added to the myself deeply Italian two gold medals won by fellow Olympians weight During the opening kilometers of the women’s lifter Fares El-Bakh and the popular Mutaz Essa marathon race last weekend, the leading bunch was 2019, Desalu said: “I have never been to Nigeria Barshin (high jump). dominated by African runners whom were actually and, right now, I don’t feel the need to go. I don’t representing countries like Israel for that matter even know the national anthem of Nigeria. My Qatar’s Olympics officials have trust in You- – never mind those from, say, the ever-dominant roots are in Africa and I don’t ignore them but I nousse and Tijan when it comes to beach volley ball Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, to name but these few. consider myself deeply Italian.” because they had returned home with a gold medal after the 2018 Asian Games. We have also noticed that some of the European Another example of the “AAA-Strategy” work- youth teams at FIFA tournaments are now dotted ing was observed when two European countries in- Sifan Hassan, a 15-year-old Ethiopian refu- with black faces. Hopefully, this “gesture” is made directly benefitted from the African connection by gee, who a while ago landed in the Netherlands with genuine intentions to fully embrace diversity collecting a silver medal and a bronze medal during with zero skills, yet embraced running to such an – because racially denigrating window-dressing an- the men’s marathon. extent that she is now one of the national Dutch tics cannot be tolerated any longer. sports icons. Hassan, a serial world record breaker During the marathon races, Kenya’s superior- in recent times, went to the Tokyo Olympics with Italy shocked the athletics world and made its ity was evinced again as its athletes showed great one mission – to chalk up gold medal wins in the own history by winning the 100m men’s dash, and keenness to customarily flash their heels at the 1,500m, 5,000m and the 10,000m. added salt to the wound of the likes of America, faces of their opponents, that’s in both the women Britain and Jamaica – as they did in the 4x100m as well as the man’s categories. And, thus Peres But, it was not to be for Hassan (28) who, nev- relay race when snatching another gold medal, also Jepchirchir was followed home by Brigid Kosgei ertheless, still became the first middle distance ath- their first-ever at the Olympics. to snatch a gold and a silver medal for their country. lete, male or female, to win three medals in these events at the same Olympics. For the record she As those watching the men’s marathon thought won gold in both the 5,000 and the 10,000m races another double medal win was about to happen for and had to settle for a bronze in the 1,500m. Kenya, this after defending champion Eliud Kip- choge having crossed the finishing line to snatch a That Hassan’s net is estimated at between $1m gold medal unchallenged, a Netherlands runner and and $5m, clearly urges other athletes of African ori- his Belgian training partner probably said no-ways gin if, not with the help of their handlers to be smart and seriously think about the future and invest their earnings. Failure to do so could end up disastrously for these athlete – same as the fate of chewing gum which, when losing its sweetness, gets sadistically spit. # Molefi Mika is author of two non-fiction books: Resilient Ntate Molemela and Dance Siwelele.

10 WEEKLY SA MIRROR ENTERTAINMENT Friday 13 August 2021 POVERTY AND STRIFE FAIRY: Gospel songstress Busi Hadebe lives her dream SHAPED BUSI’S JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE DEVOTED: She says praise and worship is what she does on stage By Gugu Sibiya husband and I were watching a video of Warriors After scooping two of the most coveted SAMA Medley. People were stirred to the depths of their soul. The atmosphere was charged. That’s when awards recently, Busi Hadebe is the name that will he suggested that we title the album, Spiritual En- surely be heard more of in the local music scene in counter. the coming years. “My husband constantly reminded me that Stepping from backline to center stage, Busi when I’m on stage, it’s not about me. It’s about the threw a spanner in the works when she walked away audience, what they want and what’s stirring their with Best Newcomer and Best Gospel Awards – a soul. feat that allows her to join the elite circle of gospel royalty in the realm of Rebecca Malope, Deborah “I look up to Rebecca Malope and grew up lis- Fraser and Hlengiwe Mhlaba to name a few. tening and singing along to her songs. I’ve since added Lebo Sekhobela to the list. It’s inspiring that “I grew up with hymns swirling around my both of them think I’m on the right track. head. My mother was a devoted church goer and we sang our lungs out on Sundays. So, you can I want to be where they are someday, travel- say I’m one of those singers whose gospel music ling the world. Collaborating with them and Solly career owes its origins in church, albeit unknow- Mahlangu would be the icing on the cake,” she ingly,” Busi says, explaining the roots of her gospel bubbles, as if imagining the day such dream col- music journey. laborations become a reality. Her glittering gospel music path began at the Her journey with music has been an interesting end of 2019 when she recorded her debut offering. one, having also sang classical music at school. “I “Spiritual Encounter was launched early last year. later joined the BlackTie Ensemble. After stints at I didn’t have much time to promote it. I turned to Kopano Chorale and Opera Africa, I set out on my social media and by the grace of God, people heard gospel path by backing Solly Obrigado Mahlangu. it. In fact it’s doing so well on digital stores that I learnt a lot from this consummate professional to date it’s got 14 million streams on iTunes” she and engaging artist. Audiences say I’m dramatic; coos happily. they can tell I’ve worked with Solly”. On the traction her music has gained among the “My drama emanates from my impoverished ardent genre followers, Busi talks about her magic childhood. I pour out my reality on stage because wand. “When I get on stage I sing about God’s love it’s sadly the reality of most of us. My mother was and how He always knows about our needs even a domestic worker with six children. We were al- before we articulate them. I was oblivious to how ways hungry. I’ve eaten from rubbish bins or other much of a healing balm to broken spirits the songs kids’ leftovers. So, when I sing, it’s about my pain. are. I know now that God was preparing me for this moment so that I never forget where I come from,” “My performances are about worship, praise, she confides. spiritually healing and give hope to those who are ready to throw the towel. These are trying times, “I’m living my dream and it’s a wonderful feel- but this too shall pass.” On the impact of music, ing. In October I’ll be performing in Namibia. she says, “I had no inkling just how much until my “The awards come with pressure, I’m so ready for it, she reveals excitedly. RISING STARS MOURNED WITH SOLEMN VIGIL ON JOBURG’S STREET HOMICIDE: Police probe circumstances leading to car crash which claimed six lives By Mpumi Brown received a call from Marikana Police Station on Throngs of people poured onto Braamfontein’s Monday night, informing them about the fatal ac- cident on Marikana road (N4) that had claimed the Juta Street yesterday to mourn the death of rising lives of the musicians. star Khanya “The Voice” Hadebe, who was killed in a car accident in Marikana in the North West last “It is with great sadness that we announce the Saturday – along with five other people, including passing of 3 members affiliated with the record la- musicians Sakhile “Killer Kau” Hlatshwayo, Mon- bel, SMEA, an inspiring record label from Soweto. gezi “Mpura” Stuurman, Thando Tot. The trio was traveling to a gig in Rustenburg with other artists in the car,” said SMEA. According to The entire street was filled with hordes of youth reports, North West police have opened an investi- dressed in different shades of green in keeping with gation into the car accident, which claimed the lives the fallen budding star’s social media moniker, Lu- of six people. minating Green. “As family and community, we have lost our Some posters were emblazoned with the 22-year- Voice. It is now time for us to come together and old Hadebe’s last social media posting, “Appreciate find our light,” read a poster distributed in tribute your life, show gratitude at all times”. to Hadebe. A flotilla of green balloons was released to the sky at the gathering by the crowd as a mark His music stable, Soweto Music & Entertain- of their fondness for the departed Hadebe. ment Academy, said the families of the deceased GONE: Twenty-two-year-old budding star Khanya “The Voice” Hadebe

Friday 13 August 2021 FOOD AND WINE 11WEEKLY SA MIRROR GIN Wine-ly THE MEDICINE Yours OF SOUL MARKETER: Entrepreneur Nkululeko “Dada” RESILIENCE: The makings of Soweto Gin to capture Empire combined”. Maseko eager to make Soweto Gin an inter- the triumphant spirit and pulse of the giant township Small wonder then that English put their own national brand By Len Maseko they got tired of this style of gins heavily infused After that, it seems European entrepreneurs stamp on the spirit, categorising their own brand as with botanicals, consumers tired of this and moved realised that there was more in gin that in its me- London Dry Gin, which has become the signature Few townships – if any – boast names that tran- to cleaner genres of the spirit like the London Dry dicinal properties, creating a drink a for leisurely taste for the drink. They are also credited to have scend borders and captivate the world’s imagi- Gin,” Maseko said. enjoyment as it increasingly “became an object introduced the legendary gin and tonic to the world. nation as does Soweto, the sprawling metropolis of commerce in the spirits industry,” according to The cocktail apparently came into being when of more than three million inhabitants with a Their decision was to move away from the style Wikipedia. So popular the spirit became that leg- “British officers in India in the early 19th century rich history spanning more than 100 years. dominated by flavourings to the more austere genre endary British statesman Sir Winston Churchill took to adding a mixture of water, sugar, lime and that kept the signature ingredient of gin – Juniper was once moved to credit the for “saving more gin to the quinine in order to make the drink more Dozens of places across the world have claimed berries – and lemongrass and mandarin. Englishmen’s lives, and minds, than doctors in the palatable, thus gin and tonic was born”, according a piece of the name across the world over years – to Wikipedia. and reams of paraphernalia don its name; ditties “As a result, Soweto Gin has a nose that im- have been composed after it; it has inspired vol- parts citrus (from mandarin), sweet and sour aro- Apart from igniting many parties in the past umes of poems and other eulogies. Still, the mere mas. So, when you taste, one will sense a sweetness and today, gin has inspired a rich chest of quotes ut- mention of its name today captivates multitudes – on the tip of the tongue and a follow-through of tered by a variety of world’s celebrities in moments for its rich history and credentials as the heartland citrusy and sour taste on the palate,’’ Maseko said. of either thirsting for it or drenched in the spirit. of the liberation struggle in this country. Indeed, the gin’s flavour profile fits Maseko’s But none – in tribute of the legendary spirit – is Hence, the droves of tourists visit the place description from the first swig and to the finish – more memorable than American comedian Phyllis daily to imbibe its aura, tap into its pulse as well an experience that heightened by wafts through the Diller’s alleged experience: “The only time I ever as experience the magic of its inhabitants and cul- nostrils of mandarin and lemongrass aromas. The enjoyed ironing was the day I accidentally got gin tural places. To capture the essence of Soweto and gin is decidedly smooth when enjoyed neat, and in the steam iron”. For good measure, be advised spirit is the latest creation to emerge its environs – even more so with a tonic, and sumptuous. not to repeat Diller’s “accidental” experiment, es- Soweto Gin. The gin is the brainchild of Nkululeko pecially when one has a whole day’s ironing to do, “Dada” Maseko, an entrepreneur who launched his Maseko said plans are foot to export the brandy and alone. career in the world of drinks through world’s spirits to the USA, with local liquor store in New York THE STORY OF GIN and wine distributor RGBC 12 years ago. (Happy Cork) already in discussions with them to • It is a natural base spirit flavoured ingredi- list the product. Soweto Gin (750ml) cost between For his part, Maseko is a well-travelled market- R279 and R299, depending on where it is available. ents called botanicals. er of some of the world’s luxury brands like Hen- • To be called gin, it must have juniper as a nessy, Dom Perignon, Glen Morangie, and Moet “We have produced 4 500 bottles since March, and Chandon in Soweto. He is also a former brand all sold at independent bottle stores in Gauteng and flavouring. ambassador for Maccalan, having overseen the pre- KZN. For us, it is a great start to have received a • Other flavourings can be added, commonly mier whisky’s markets in Nigeria, Angola, Kenya warm reception in the market,” Maseko added. and South Africa. Cheers. used being, coriander seeds, angelica root and citrus peel. Recalling his journey with gin, Maseko said: • By law, London Dry Gin must be produced “Our involvement with gin was the result of a cas- by re-distilling the neutral spirit in a pot still ual discussion, outside a club in Pimville in 2017, with juniper and other botanicals. Once -re- about how the spirit had begun to take the world by distillation is complete, no other flavouring storm then, especially South Africa”. can be added. • Distilled Gins are made the same way as “That discussion actually led to the organising London Dry Gin, except other flavourings of the first gin festival Our next move was to organ- may be added after re-distillation. ise a gin festival 2017 to test the market in Soweto • Inexpensive gins involve flavours being and assess how popular the spirit was locally at the added to the neutral spirit in the form of es- time”. sences. • Gins are typically unaged. After hosting the gin festival for three years in a row until 2019, he and his associates decided to SOURCE: WSET stepped up their interest in the category by launch- ing Soweto Gin. Unfortunately, he said, they had to THE RISE AND RISE OF GIN shelve their plans when the world was unexpect- ORIGINS: Thanks to the monks who gave the edly hit by a pandemic, which precipitated a raft spirit to the world. It is common knowledge that of lockdowns that made it difficult to launch the gin’s popularity – in the past few years – has been product. It was only this year, in March, that plans something of an explosion with recordings of to launch the gin came into place, and so Soweto phenomenal figures that are unparalleled by other Gin was born. The gin is a tribute to the resilient categories of drinks. According to the SA Wine spirit of Soweto and, according to Maseko, marks Industry Information and Systems, gin sales were a long-haul entrepreneurial journey to take it to the up 151% – from over six million litres to over 15 rest of the world within the next five years. million – from 2014 to 2018. And, according to Moneyweb, gin sales grow by 50 percent year on To capture the essence of the gin, Maseko year. Who do we the origins to? Well, Wikipedia, and his team have crafted a product statement records that the spirt originated “as a medicinal liq- that proudly adorns every bottle of the spirit, and uor made by monks and alchemists across Europe, it reads: “This is the story of a triumphant people particularly in southern France, Flanders and the choosing to own their narrative. A people who Netherlands, to provide aqua vita from distillates of against all odds chose to rise above their circum- grapes and grain.” stances; above their limits to create anything. “This is our gift to the future. Soweto Gin born in Soweto’’. What decisions did they have to make when crafting the product? “Well, we saw that many gins at the time reeked with botanicals, something which confused a lot of consumers, mistook that for alcohol. As soon as

12 WEEKLY SA MIRROR MOTORING Friday 13 August 2021 MADE-IN-SA MERCEDES BENZ BrMOTORING: iefs C-CLASS HITS DEALERSHIPS ALL NEW: Delivered THE WORLD’S 10 MOST from the R10-billion EXPENSIVE CARS revamped East London plant If you can dream it, you can achieve it, so they say. But if you ask the price, you prob- MADE IN SA: The new C-CLass ably cannot afford it. Anyway, here is a sober- ing reminder of what you may have to splash By Ali Mphaki livers a power output of 150kW and 300 Nm of lating dark tinted g;ass going for R7 200. There’s out for your dream car like the Mercedes- The bestselling Mercedes-Benz model series torque.In the C220d is found a turbodiesel 2,0-li- just too many optional extras, but all in all buyers Maybach Exelero in picture.. over the past decade is now available in South tre four-cylinder engine churning out 147kW and should be prepared to part with R344 100 over the • Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport - $3.6 Million Africa but you will have to cough out more than 440N.m of torque. base price on both models. My Maths will show a million rand to have one with all the optional that the C200 will all the extras will rise like quick (about R47 million) extras. What is of interest is that both cars see an ad- raising flour to R1 200 180 while the C220d will • Lamborghini Sian - $3.6 million ditional 15kW and 200 N.m thanks to Mercedes escalate to R1 255 840. • Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 300 Offered in two derivatives, the C200 and electrical system called EQ Boost system. + - $3.9 Million C220d, the petrol-powered C200 will set you back Reviews of the new C-Class by overseas • Lamborghini Veneno - $4.5 Million (R65 at R856 080 (minus the extras) while the oil burn- Word is that plug-in versions of the C-Class journos say it compares well with the BMW 3-Se- ing C220d will see you part with R911 749. will debut soon, As aforementioned the interior is ries, one of its major rivals. million) ala S-Class, but even here the buyer is faced with • Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita - Produced at the R10-billion revamped Mer- some interesting, but no doubt, expensive options. The Top Gear team for instance say the new $4.8 Million cedes-Benz plant in East London, you would have C-Class handles astutely with rear-wheel steering • Bugatti Divo - $5.8 Million thought the pricing will not be that steep but that For example, for a choice of one of six differ- and adaptive suspension, has a comfy cabin and • Mercedes-Maybach Exelero - does not seem to be so. ent genuine leather shades seats available be pre- the electrified 2.0-litre diesel engine especially is $8.0 Million pared to splash R18 000. Should you prefer your one of the best around. • Bugatti Centodieci - $9.0 Million You may want to ask what’s new? The new C seats to include the memory package, brace your- • Bugatti La Voiture Noire - $18.7 Million is bigger and lends heavily on its current genera- self for an extra R14 800. ‘That said the brakes are a bit odd, it’s not par- • Rolls-Royce Boat Tail - $28.0 Million tion sibling the S-Class even though it retains some ticularly spacious relative to its competitors and of the outgoing model’s DNA. As if it were not enough, wood trimming op- parts of the dashboard and interior trim feel disap- about R500 million tions for the dash cost R7 500 To make your new pointingly cheap,” is their verdict. . Underneath the bonnet of the C200 is a 1,5-li- C-Class live up to your expectations, you will need AUDI, ITS ELECTRIC tre turbocharged four-cylinder engine which de- to budget for an extra R14 400 for the lane tracking Rivals include Audi A4 Volvo S60, Alfa Ro- package while the night package with heat insu- meo Giulia, Volvo S60 and Jaguar XE. Audi South Africa will go full throttle on electric vehicles (EVs) next year, when it STILL NOTHING MINOR ABOUT plans to introduce six electric models across three different model ranges to the local mar- MORRIS ket. This follows the announcement earlier this year by the German luxury brand that by ENDLESS LOVE: More 2026 every new Audi model launched on the global market will be all-electric. than 1,6 million units The fully-fledged e-tron range to be intro- produced of vehicle that duced in the local market includes the Audi e-tron 50 and e-tron 55 sports-utility vehicles, typifies Englishness and once the Audi e-tron Sportback 55 and e-tron Sport- back S crossover utility vehicles, and the Audi likened to poached egg... e-tron GT and Audi RS e-tron GT highper- formance vehicles. MORRIS MINOR 1000: A breakthrough in small car design “Announcing our electric vehicle range is By Ali Mphaki attention to himself, members of the fairer sex to 1948. Two versions were shown – a two-door Sa- a key part our objective to have the youngest Everybody who knows grootman Jendhis Mon- boot. Whilst he painted the town red in his green loon and an open Tourer. The cars were extensively and freshest product offering in the market toedi will never miss an opportunity to remind “Mamba”, his term of endearment for his jalopy, his tested by the motoring press and praised for their and we’re excited to share more details with him of his erstwhile Morris Minor. The popular juvenile indiscretions, however, will see him having superior road-holding, space utilization and comfort our customers on our electric journey over the Moroka Swallows fan owned one resplendent in unceasing escapades with the law. next few months,” a statement from Audi said. its green hue and white-walled tyres. Designed under the leadership of Alec Issigonis, Product specification and pricing of the e-tron It so happened in one of his many high speed more than 1.6 million were manufactured between range will be announced closer to the launch How he acquired it is anyone’s guess and a tale chases with the cops Montoedi would evade the po- 1948 and 1972 in three series: the MM (1948 to date reserved for the inner circle. In a four-door configu- lice in a scene reminiscent of a Hollywood movie 1953), the Series II (1952 to 1956), and the 1000 ration (like the one in picture), it was the apple of his script. With the cops hot on his heels and with no series (1956 to 1971). AMAROK ROCKS eye and enjoyed a bath and polish daily, despite the options left he drove his Minor into a tiny walk- weather. With few blacks owning cars at the time, it through - what is called a passage in township lingo. Likened to “a poached egg” by William Mor- The Amarok is Volkswagen’s best-selling earned him some “celebrity” status attracting huge It was a comic spectacle to witness the desperate ris the car was hailed as a major breakthrough in model for Volkswagen Commercial Vehi- attention to himself, members of the fairer sex to cops abandoning their van to pursue Montoedi’s small car design when it was launched in London in cles so far, with 908 units sold in the first six boot. With few blacks owning cars at the time, it Morris on foot - their huge and unwieldy van unable October 1948. It was the first British car to sell over months of 2021. earned him some “celebrity” status attracting huge to drive into the slender strip of the walkabout in a million units, and is considered a classic example between the matchbox houses. of automotive design, as well as typifying “English- Volkswagen notes that its vehicle portfolio MORRIS MINOR ness”. in South Africa will be bolstered by new mod- No doubt guessing who went on to win a medal el introductions in the second half of the year. PERFORMANCE AND SPECS: in this pursuit, which proudly stands as “a great es- Autocar magazine counted it as the 28th most cape” for Montoedi, an act abetted and aided by his long-lived single generation car in history and The new Tiguan was recently launched • Model: Minor 1 000 (1962 – 1971) Minor. “It was a hugely practical car,” he recalls called it: “... a primary way Britain got back on the into the local market, while retail sales of the • Engine: 1098cc, four-cylinder with a chuckle, “fuel efficient and easy to operate,” road after the Second World War. Golf 8 GTi, which is Volkswagen’s most an- • Top speed: 73 mph he adds. “I seriously wouldn’t mind having one ticipated launch this year, will start in Septem- • 0 – 50mph: 16.3 seconds again,” says Montoedi having parted with his Minor Though pretty scarce on South African roads ber. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will • Fuel consumption; 32mpg 1000 in the late 70s, when he became a guest of the lately, an internet search will show there are Minor be introducing the new-generation Caddy in • Gearbox: Four speed manual State in one of their correctional facilities. clubs in all four major SA provinces of Gauteng, October. Western Cape, KZN and the Free State. Well, in October it will be 75 years since the STOP BEFORE SHIFTING first “Minor” was produced making its debut at the The clubs have seen to it that spare parts are THOSE GEARS Earls Court Motor Show, London, on September 20, kept available so that these ageing cars keep going and the camaraderie amongst members of the clubs Shifting between reverse and drive (and is something to be marvelled at! vice versa) in a car fitted with an automatic gearbox is really bad for the transmission. The automatic ‘box is designed to shift gears – leave the brakes to do the stopping. Shifting gear before coming to a stop will cause wear and tear on the transmission band, rather than the brake discs and pads, which are serviceable items. Any work on the automatic transmission will be labour-intensive, and therefore costly.

Friday 13 August 2021 PERSONAL FINANCE/BUSINESS 13WEEKLY SA MIRROR By Isaac Moledi WORKERS SHOULD ALWAYS individual retirement saver in South Africa pays Retirement savings may not be your priority BE ALERT TO SAFEGUARD around 3% in fees (including advice, adminis- right now due to COVID-19 crisis and fears tration and investment management). of a greater economic downturn but knowing THEIR RETIREMENT what questions to ask when deciding on re- PENSIONS “But there’s a new breed of asset manag- tirement can go a long way to assist you reap ers that charges significantly less.” She said greater rewards later in life. SECURE: Investors must check against high admin fees the 10X Investments fee is less than 1% before VAT. “Paying high fees can do more damage Financial experts say the problem with many to your investment than you might think pos- people is that they are too shy or embarrassed to sible.” Losing a chunk of your fund’s total to ask the right questions as they may be seen to fees every year costs you a lot more than the know too little or nothing about the subject and fees you lose; it also costs you the growth on this may make them to end up leaving their finan- that money, and the growth on that growth over cial future to a later date. time. “It’s a big problem that people just leave their According to her, understanding how much personal finances up to someone else when the you are paying in fees should be easy. “It can right time comes,” says Asavela Gwele, Invest- seem a little complicated when the fees and ment Consultant at 10X Investments. costs for various aspects of management are calculated separately and according to dif- She said something they observe often in the ferent pricing formulas, such as a percentage retirement savings industry is that people con- of the value of your assets for one cost and a tribute to a pension fund for years and years, but monthly rate for another. But there is a way to never so much as look at how their investment is cut through all the mystery and confusion. The doing. “People are afraid they will ask the wrong equivalent annual cost (EAC) will give you a questions. But there are no wrong questions,” she number that is simple to understand and com- says. pare across providers, says Gwele. “The worst thing you can do when you don’t CONCERNED: Investment “Again, this is something that should be easy How is my fund performing? have answers is to not ask questions. “No one expert Asavela Gwele urges to understand.” Gwele says paying a high propor- You should receive regular statements from cares about your money more than you do. So, workers to show interest in tion of your growth in fees is a very common mis- get involved, ask questions. She says questions their retirement funds. take in retirement saving. She says that based on your provider. Don’t just put them in the trash such as ‘How do I get my statement?’ and ‘What a comparative study by her company the average or your “read another time” folder. Take a mo- happens to my money if I pass on?’ are crucial. “If you start a new job or get a promotion, take ment to look at how you are doing. It should be a look at the plan and make adjustments so your simple enough to see how your investment is “Not asking questions may help you avoid plan keeps up with your life.” growing. “If you don’t understand your state- embarrassment now but the alternative could be What am I paying in fees? ment, ask your broker or a representative of the a lot more awkward’’. Gwele lists a few basic fund. This is your money that you’re paying questions as well as answers that retirement sav- someone else to manage. They should be able ers can ask themselves to help get them on the to tell you how you’re doing,” says Gwele. right track to a secure financial future. What else am I getting for my money? Am I on track to reach my savings goal? She says retirement funds offer additional She says saving for retirement without hav- benefits, everything from financial planning ing a plan in place is like getting on a train with- tools to life cover, disability insurance and poli- out checking the destination. “Online calculators cies that cover the costs of a funeral for family can help you get started. Simply add a few basic members. It’s always good to know what you details such as your age, your income and how have, especially since you may be buying du- much you have saved to generate a savings goal plicate insurance cover. and a retirement plan.” “What you really should be afraid of is wak- She says once you have a plan in place, it’s ing up too late to the reality that you took the important to check that you’re on track to achiev- wrong train or, worse, are stuck in the ‘wrong’ ing your goal. “Revisit that plan regularly, espe- retirement,” says Gwele. cially if your circumstances change,” said Gwele. TREASURY TO SPEED UP gencies. EFFORTS TO PAVE WAY FOR “Individuals should be free to choose, in unison PENSION WITHDRAWALS with the trustees of their pension funds, how their financial assets are utilised when it comes to provid- RETHINK: Proposed ing collateral for responsible loans” the DA said in a pension access by statement. A week before he was relieved off his du- ties as Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni, expressed a workers will happen desire to allow South Africans to make a withdrawal only early as next year from their pension funds to provide relief for those whose finances are under pressure during these try- COMPASSIONATE: Minister Tito Mboweni eager to ease workers’ financial strain. ing times. By Isaac Moledi clude the public servants who fall under the Govern- undesirable from a public policy perspective,” said Mboweni’s announcement followed President National Treasury has now capitulated on its ear- ment Employees’ Pension Fund (GEPF) and is not Townsend, who added “it risks exacerbating an al- Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech earlier this year for gov- lier stance to Parliament Standing Committee on regulated under the Pension Fund Act. ready dire situation where the vast majority of South ernment to support the recovery of the economy and Finance earlier this year, rejecting the proposed Africans had almost no way of supporting them- provide relief to the poor in the wake of the spate of amendment in the Pension Funds Act that seeks The GEPF is the largest pension fund under the selves in retirement, with many thousands spending violent unrest and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. to grant loans to fund members as a guarantee government-controlled asset management company, their final years struggling to make ends meet.” for bank loans. the Public Investment Corporation. In his speech on retirement reform, the outgoing According to him, findings in 10X Investments’ Mboweni said: “National Treasury is in discussions It now proposes partial access to pension sav- The government current proposal is expected Annual Retirement Reality Report and various other with NEDLAC on a proposal for limited withdraw- ings in what it calls a two bucket system, the move to be welcomed by trade union federations such studies show that members’ understanding of the ex- als from retirement funds, for those losing part of expected to be welcomed by some trade union fed- as Cosatu which has recommended hat members’ isting benefits of their retirement funds is poor and their income during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is erations such as Cosatu but which will not go down withdrawal should be limited to the use of 30% or confirm that alarmingly few people are on track for proving to be a complex problem to solve, if we are well with other stakeholders such as pension fund R30 000 of one’s pension fund. The union federa- a decent retirement. to ensure preservation of savings. “ managers and administrators. tion also recommended that the withdrawal should not be taxed. Old Mutual and other fund administrators Mbowenis was quoted as saying that the govern- The Treasury’s proposed withdrawal, which warned against the early withdrawals quoting the ment continued to engage with trade unions, regula- could be implemented as early as next year, will However, other stakeholders in the pension fund current savings situation in the country which they tors and other stakeholders to discuss how to allow be in the form of a two bucket system, with up to industry have cautioned about the proposed early say may worsen. Speaking at the launch of the 2021 limited withdrawals linked to tightening preserva- one-third being accessible before retirement and withdrawal, repeatedly raising the issue of poor cul- Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor last tion by closing current loopholes, and also to expand two-thirds being locked into compulsory preserva- ture of savings in the country. Worsening the situa- week, head of financial education John Manyike coverage so that all those employed or earning an tion funds. tion is the culture of consumerism, conspicuous con- pleaded for a lot of precaution if people are allowed income are required to put aside a small proportion sumption and instant gratification arguing that there to withdraw from their retirement funds. for saving for their future. Currently, the Pension Fund Act does not allow is no way of guaranteeing that retirement fund cash early access to the fund by members except when withdrawals will be used responsibly. The Treasury’s new stance on early withdrawals It is not yet known if the current incumbent the loan is intended as a guarantee to a home loan or follows the department’s earlier rejection of the pro- Enoch Godongwane will have a different view on home renovations. Mica Townsend, business development manager posed amendment suggested in March this year by the issue but experts are quoted as saying that it is at 10X Investments, was quoted earlier in the Week- the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) to amend unlikely that he will follow a different view. The Treasury’s proposals also want to make it ly South African Mirror as saying that while the pro- Section 19 of the current Pension Fund Act to enable compulsory for everyone who works to contribute to posal might be well meaning it was not necessarily fund members to access up to 70% of the value of Finance deputy director-general Ismail Momon- retirement savings, the move which is not accessible well considered. “The danger is that this amendment their pension fund before retirement as a guarantee ait reiterated at the same briefing that the govern- to all South Africans who are working. would give retirement savers another way to prior- for a loan to alleviate financial pressure members are ment’s intention was to ensure preservation of sav- itize today’s needs at the expense of their much older facing due to Covid- 19 pandemic and other emer- ings to avoid liquidity problems. This move, according to Treasury, does not in- (and likely more vulnerable) selves. This is highly He explained that there needs to be a “very lim- ited window of access” under very “specific” cir- cumstances. He said South Africans already have a preservation issues as some, soon after resignation and cashing out their pensions, only leave small amounts in their reserves. “The deal therefore would require “limited” withdrawal and a tightening of preservation,” he said, adding that this would mean that funds would not be withdrawn beyond what is not allowed. According to Momonait, Treasury was also investigating ways to ensure that everyone who works and earns an income will be compelled to be a member of a pension fund. Once a framework on the matter is developed with different stakeholders or partners, it will be tabled in Parliament, he said.

14 WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORT Friday 13 August 2021 Molefi Mika SOCCER SEASON la. Speculation was rife that he (Chabalala) was KICKS OFF AT LAST leaving Bloemfontein Celtic where he had been TOUCHLINE loaned by Pirates for Chippa United only for him MUSINGS WITH LUCRATIVE to instead join Sekhukhune United. MTN TOP 8 IT is all hands on deck now that the National Explaining the sudden change, Rush Hour Soccer League (NSL) will blow the whistle sig- THRILLING FIXTURES Sports Management representative, Ratshibvumo nalling the kick-off of the 2021/22 season start- Mulovhedzi, said: “The reason the player didn’t ing this weekend. AGENTS: Some agents just greedy to go to Chippa as initially announced was due to make money family reasons. Secondly, I have just introduced Of course the weekend MTN8 fixtures, also Justice to investing in the business of properties known as the Top-8 competition, would involve or agents as they have been largely referred to in The above is bad publicity in any man’s lan- and a move away from Gauteng wouldn’t have professional teams in the NSL’s Premier Soccer the past. A complex breed I dare add considering guage, if you ask me. worked for him at this stage. League (PSL) as per their performances in the some of the allegations that have been levelled DStv Premiership competition during the past against them. Having said that, one cannot pre- Of course we all know that most of our play- “Thirdly, with Sekhukhune United being a season. tend not to recognise that the same is also said of er-managers have studied law while others are re- club from Limpopo, him joining the team to assist journalists by football fans, club officials and the spected business people while others have proved them in their aim to retain their topflight status The latter competition will by the way start a agents alike. to be bad apples. All without exception have a will be good for the economy of Limpopo. We are week later together with the National First Divi- democratic right to dismiss the above accusations also from Limpopo after all. As the player’s agent, sion’s (NFD) Glad Africa Championship. Some of the accusations that would be levelled as hogwash. I apologise to the teams that were interested in the against player-agents are that they are bent on get- player but couldn’t get him.” Perhaps the question is it’s all hands on deck ting rich at the expense of players by wrenching Be that as it may , hogwash or not, we cannot for whom? My humble view is that it’s all hands them out of clubs before the expiry period of their accuse all our ladies and gentlemen in the player- As the dust settles down after the conclusion on deck for the NSL leadership; SA Football As- contracts in the quest for better deals rather than manager space for the wrongs of the others. There of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 in Japan, an event sociation (SAFA) which provides match officials wait and get nothing when that player becomes a had been some players or there are players out that beat huge odds after being postponed for a for NSL matches; Clubs; Media houses (TV, radio free-agent; failure to help players to learn about there who are reaping rewards for being in the year to 2021 due to the global Covid-19 pandemic as well as print) as most exist solely because of saving their earnings as they would be running hands of good and honest player-managers. we can only applaud the hosts for their resolve to sports like soccer as well as player-managers. after girls and having endless parties; having an prove to the world that nothing beats determina- influence over certain coaches to field particular We shall use the recent occurrence as an ex- tion. Let’s firstly acknowledge that without the players (on form or not) in order for them to sell ample of a user friendly player-manager and an above interested parties, particularly all of them the players abroad. example of someone with nation building inten- We can therefore also appreciate that much as working together, our professional football is tions from a story published by Soccer Laduma crowds were not allowed as a precaution to avoid doomed. about Orlando Pirates’ defender Justice Chabala- the spreading of the Covid-19 virus, we did, how- ever, enjoy some of the most entertaining perfor- We shall, however, focus on player-managers mances by athletes as if things had been normal, let alone the athletes’ ill preparedness for these particular Games. Lastly, with August being Women’s Month it is without doubt therefore appropriate to conclude that our swimming golden girl, Tatjana Schoen- maker, timed her sublime feat very well of smash- ing world records and return with two glittering Olympic medals. Schoenmaker proudly brought home a gold and a silver medal, while fellow Olympian Bianca Buitendag won us a silver medal during a surfing contest. Baie dankie dames! # Molefi Mika, SA Sport Hall of Fame – 2008 Media Inductee is an author of two non-fiction books: Resilient Ntate Molemela and Dance Siwelele. 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Friday 13 August 2021 SPORT 15WEEKLY SA MIRROR SPORTS: Briefs NET BLASTER EKSTEIN FOR AMAZULU “THE HORSE” Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Hendrick CONVERTS TO FISHER OF MEN Ekstein is edging closer to securing a return to the PSL with a move to AmaZulu. KENNETH MOKGOJOA: From scoring goals to saving souls for the Lord Ekstein is a free agent after arriving back By Masoja Cele the young lass to join him at the east rand club in the country from Azerbaijan, where he spent There were strikers, and there was “The called Benoni United in 1975. two seasons. The 30-year-old started training Horse”. Christened by a scribe at the defunct with Usuthu this week with a view to securing Rand Daily Mail who imagined him to be gal- Prior to joining United which was fondly a permanent deal. loping like a horse - he even took him to the known as “The Rabbits”, Mokgojoa says he only Turfontein Race Course and took pictures of played football to appease himself. The midfielder joins striker Justin Shonga him on horseback - Kenneth Mokgojoa has and defender Philani Zulu who are also cur- left an everlasting memory in the minds of le- “You will recall that during my time there rently hoping to secure deals with Benni McCa- gions of yesteryear’s football fanatics. wasn’t enough financial rewards in the game. rthy’s outfit. According to a source close to the club, Ekstein is likely to be added to the squad It is indeed a truly special player who is able “Players then played for the love of the game. to bolster their midfield. scoop the Sportsman of the Year Award when “Again it was about passion and the bragging pitted with luminaries like Jomo Sono, Patson rights,’’ reveals Mokgojoa. It is instructive that BUCS LEPASA STILL Banda etc. after joining “The Rabbits” Mokgojoa trained for INJURED three weeks without having game time. This was in 1978 when the Kagiso born Mok- Orlando Pirates’ technical team has con- gojoa won the judges nod to emerge the winner A bit frustrated, however, Mjanqeka told him firmed that Zakhele Lepasa won’t be return- of the coveted award – with only three years as a to persevere as his opportunity would come, says ing to the field of play before the start of the professional soccer player. Mokgojoa. The speedy winger who galloped new season. “Lepasa is far from [returning] for down the wing with the calmness of a race horse us. We’re speaking about months, not days or Mokgojoa’s latent talents were discovered by and the nostalgia of a true trail-blazer bloomed weeks, months. He needs the time, he had a re- his homeboy Meshack “Wonderboy” Mjanqeka, at the Rabbits after his exciting debut against the ally difficult injury,” said the German tactician a superb midfield player himself, who convinced formidable Pretoria Bantu Callies. Josef Zinnbauer. ‘’Yeah, I would say after my debut against The deadly Lepasa will miss the Pirates Callies I never looked back. “My debut against against the Dube Birds for their MTN8 quar- ter-final clash at Orlando Stadium on Saturday. MELLOW: Kenneth Mokgojoa as he looks Kick-off is at 18:00. like today ‘’The Romans’’ was key to my professional ca- CHELSEA LURES LUKAKU reer. Stalwarts, like Mjanqeka, Richard ‘’Litre’’ Lata, Peter ‘’ Blue-Monday’’ Sejake told me to Romelu Lukaku has reportedly arrived in play my normal game. London to complete a £97.5m ($A183m) trans- fer to Chelsea from Inter Milan that will make “That’s when I proved to football circles what him the most expensive player in football his- I was capable off. I delivered a five-star perfor- tory. Sky Sports reported Lukaku underwent the mance and scored a brace. We won the gruelling first part of his medical in Milan after Chelsea encounter 4- 1, with Aaron ‘’Shaka’’Nkosi also agreed in principle a club-record deal to re-sign bagging a brace. the striker, and he’ll complete the rest in the UK before finalising a five-year deal said to be “I don’t think I will ever forget that team, not worth £200,000 ($A376,000) a week. even in my dreams,” says Mokgojoa. The transfer will take Lukaku past Ney- The Bantu Callies of the time wasn’t an mar the most expensive player in history in easy side to play against. They boasted a tal- terms of combined career transfer fees, stand- ented group of players the likes of the leg- ing at a staggering £308.5m ($A580m); £30m endary Mecro ‘’Masterpieces’’Moripe, more than the Brazilian in second on £271.7m Jan ‘’Malombo’’Lichaba, the late Patrick ($A511). ‘’LTD’’Molala, Patrick ‘’Frelimo’’Dibetla to name a few. Though Mokgojoa relished his HUNT CHILLS AT CHIPPA tenure at the ‘’The Rabbits ‘’ he had to move on after receiving a lucrative offer from a revered The Chilli Boys tactician appears to have team from the USA in late 1978 after receiving a already settled down in Port Elizabeth. Chip- tempting offer from Washington Diplomats. pa United coach Gavin Hunt appears to have moved on from a frustrating stint at Kaizer Tony Mostert who was an American popu- Chiefs, but argues “football has no style of lar soccer agent came into the country to recruit play” after remarks suggesting he might not es- him and the late former Moroka Swallows goal- tablish a defined game identity at his new club. poacher Andries ‘’Six-Mabone’’ Maseko. Hunt spent nine largely disappointing “The late Dr Mafu Dotwana who was one of months at Chiefs and left the club while facing Benoni United directors delivered the exciting the threat of Premier Soccer League relegation news in my ears. but in the semi-finals of the Caf Champions League. He is now at a club with a reputation “There was no hesitation about the move and of frequently changing coaches but has so far I gladly agreed on the offer,’’ he says. At Dip- enjoyed life in Port Elizabeth. lomats he played alongside the famous Nether- lands legend Johan Cruyff and Jimmy Steel from CONDOM PADDLING CANOE- Scotland before returning home in 1980 and join- IST BURSTS TO VICTORY ing Kaizer Chiefs. Jessica Fox, the Australian canoeist has a One of his memorable games at Chiefs was condom to thank for her double medal success the 5-5 monumental Mainstay Cup semifinal in Tokyo. against Moroka Swallows at Orlando Stadium, where he scored a brace. The 27-year-old claimed bronze in the K1 event last Tuesday and then two days later was With age catching up Mokgojoa says he de- crowned the first Olympic champion in the cided to hang his boots “while still at my best” women’s C1. And it turns out she was pad- and with no steady income his life turned for dling with an extra layer of protection after a the worst. To make matters worse his health was video emerged from last week showing her and beginning to fail and he had to be admitted to her team carrying out crucial pre-competition the Leratong hospital where he was in a coma repairs to the end of her kayak, using a rather for days. different method. It was soon after he was discharged that he In the video, a member of her staff is seen met his Damascus and converted to a born-again adding a carbon-fibre patch to the nose of her Christian. After praying with a family friend he kayak, which is flipped upside down on two said he felt a better person and accepted Jesus chairs, and then the condom is stretched gradu- Christ as his Saviour. He was ordained as a pas- ally over the top to secure the patch in place. tor at the Baptist Church in Orlando east after six “Very stretchy. Much strong. It gives the carbon years. a smooth finish,” Fox, the now four-time Olym- pic medallist, then wrote with a laughing emoji. His favourite verse is Isaiah 43 verse 18 – 19, As well as a win for Franklin, Olympic organis- which reads “Forget the former things and do not ers will no doubt be glad that one of the Games- dwell in the past…. issued condoms is getting put to use outside of the athlete’s village as they had intended, albeit Mokgojoa is not completely lost to football, not for the reason they were hoping. however, as he is currently a football instructor at the Monash University branch in Ruimsig. At the last Games in Rio, 450,000 condoms were distributed through vending machines He is married with two children. featuring the message: “Celebrate with a Con- dom.” This time there will be only 150,000, all handed out when athletes leave for home im- mediately after competing. ACTION: “The Horse” seen in action for Washington Diplomats in the US

MIRROR SPORTWEEKLY SA Insight to connect the dots... LET THE GAMES BEGIN MTN QUARTERS: DEFENDING CHAMPIONS PIRATES FACE UNPREDICTABLE SWALLOWS CHEESEBOY; Swallows Lebohang Mokoena SILKY: Pirates Thembinkosi Lorch By Masoja Cele Worth remembering is that though Swallows The utility midfielder would be vital to the the team with quality playing personnel. Left back It’s all set for a captivating MTN 8 quarterfinals have been absent from the Premier League for five team. His ability to dictate proceedings and his ac- Tebogo Langerman has signed for Swallows from with the oldest rivals Orlando Pirates and Swal- years, they didn’t disappoint in their maiden cam- curate deliveries in the middle of the park would Mamelodi Sundowns. He brings in wealth of ex- lows FC locking horns in one of the four games paign in the DStv Premiership last season finishing benefit Bucs strike force led by Thembinkosi perience that could be a tonic boost to the youth penciled for this weekend. The Buccaneers are on sixth position with only two losses. Lorch. Only 21, Mosele has a bright future ahead at the team. the defending champions of the Wafa-Wafa title of him only if he can keep his feet on the ground. and it is going to take more than wishful think- The Dube Birds have also strengthened the The pair of Bandile Shandu and Kwanda Mng- They also brought in another experience per- ing for The Birds to edge them out of the com- team with quality playing personnel. Left back onyama arrived from Maritzburg United with high former in Yagan Sasman from Kaizer Chiefs. The petition. Tebogo Langerman from Sundowns has signed expectations. Shandu operates on right hand-side formerAmakhosi defender would probably plugged for Swallows and brings in a wealth of experi- midfield and could be a danger if selected to play. the void left by Njabulo ‘’Roadblock’’Ngcobo to In the other quarterfinal the high-riding Ama- ence that could be a tonic boost to his new team. His combination with Vincent ‘’Mashonisa’’ Pule Chiefs. zulu are against Cape Town City and SuperSport Swallows also brought in another experience per- could cause havoc to the Swallows defence. United tackle last year’s surprise package La- former in Yagan Sasman from Kaizer Chiefs who But, to their delight Given ‘’Mshini’’ Thibedi, montville Golden Arrows. It would seem fans are would probably plug the void left by Njabulo In Lorch, Deon Hotto and Gabadinho Mhango, who had left The Beautiful Birds at the end of his spoiled for choice this weekend, what with giant- ‘’Roadblock’’Ngcobo recently signed by Chiefs. Pirates have the most feared goal poachers in the loan spell to Chiefs is back with Swallows on a killers Mamelodi Sundowns also having an MTN game. Without a doubt‘’Ezimnyama Ngenkani’’ permanent move and will definitely make the trip 8 date with Kaizer Chiefs in a game likely to be a ‘’Iyinyoni Ezibomvu Ngenkani’’ would rely are favourites in this tournament. However, this to the Mecca of Soccer on Saturday. Another no- humdinger. on the scoring ability of Ruzaigh Gamildien and doesn’t rule the ‘’Mighty Birds ‘’out. They are a table signee is the young agile goal-minder Jody Zaphania Mbokomo. This is the battle of the old capable side with veteran midfielder Lebohang February from Sundowns. Without a doubt ‘’Ezimnyama Ngenkani’’ are foes but the team that need it the most would win ‘’Cheeseboy ‘’ Mokoena leading the flock. Swal- favourites in this game, let alone the tournament. it. lows who have been absent from the Premier The young shot-stopper would want to impress However, this doesn’t rule the ‘’Mighty Birds League for five years didn’t disappoint in their with his goalkeeping prowess and wrestle for num- ‘’out. The Birds are a capable side with veteran Bucs have also raided the transfer market to maiden campaign in the DStv Premiership. ber one spot in the new season. ‘’Iyinyoni Ezibom- midfielder Lebohang ‘’Cheeseboy ‘’ Mokoena bolster their side enlisting the skill of Goodman vu Ngenkani’’ would rely on the scoring ability of leading the flock. ‘’General’’ Mosele from Baroka and the pair of They finish the season on 6th position with only Ruzaigh Gamildien and Zaphania Mbokomo. This Bandile Shandu and Kwanda Mngonyama from two losses. The Dube Birds have also strengthened is the battle of the old foes but the team that need it Maritzburg United. the most would win it. By Masoja Cele NO EVIDENCE OF Mphahlele. However, speculation is rife that There is so much twist and turn in the MAKGOPA AT BUCS Makgopa is eyeing a move abroad. transfer report of Baroka FC goal poacher Evi- WANTED: Baroka youthful striker a hot property With his performance in the DStv premier- dence ‘’Barnes’’Makgopa. The Bafana-Bafana ship and in the national colours, the 21-year- starlet is rumoured to have signed with Orlan- Mirror gave a call to Bakgakga chairman nothing about Makgopa moving to Pirates. old proved his worth in his Bafana- Bafana do Pirates FC. According to different media re- Khurishi Mphahlele late Friday he flatly de- “Currently the boy belongs to Baroka and debut in a friendly match against Uganda at ports, it’s believed that the Buccaneers signed nied any knowledge of such a deal. ‘’I know he hasn’t signed anything with any team’’ says Orlando Stadium recently, where he scored the under 23 Olympic star under the nose of two brilliant goals. Mamelodi Sundowns who also showed much interest in the player. And at the Olympics games in Tokyo the star player shone like a beacon scoring a beau- Pirates were understood to have agreed a tiful goal against France. loan deal with Makgopa to remain at Baroka for 2021/season. However, when Weekly SA Makgopa would now wait for his chance to exploit his talent in the World Cup qualifier in September.