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Women debate in entrepreneurship ‘It’s only through empowering women that we can accelerate economic transformation in the city, province and country; the City has come up with a two-pronged approach to gendermainstreaming and women empowerment’

Health and Social Development MMC Nonceba Molwele

Johannesburg - The City of Johannesburg’s inaugural five-day Women’s Entrepreneurship Week at the Joburg Theatre in Braamfontein is meant to give women in the city ‘wings to fly’, according to Health and Social Development MMC Nonceba Molwele.

Addressing the first day of the event, which forms part of the City’s National Women’s Month activities on Monday, MMC Molwele said it was only through getting women to be in control of their destiny that true empowerment could be achieved.

“Hundreds of women have registered for the City’s Young Women’s

Programme in six regions. I want to see that number double by August next year so that the City can reach out to as many women as possible.

It’s only through empowering women that we can accelerate economic transformation in the city, province and country,” MMC Molwele said.

She added that the City had come up with a two-pronged approach to gender-mainstreaming and women empowerment.

In a first for the City, budding women entrepreneurs debated on five entrepreneurship-related issues; creative arts, construction, energy, health and professional services.

On Monday Mayor Parks Tau’s

wife Philisiwe Twala-Tau fielded questions from participants such as how to register a non-governmental organisation and how to access funding from the Department of Social Development.

One of the participants was Suraya Patel of Lenasia, who runs Jabulani Bafazi, an organisation that seeks to empower women and offer counselling to victims of abuse and rape.

Patel and her organisation also offer HIV-Aids counselling.

“We also offer courses in areas that include cooking, baking and health spa treatment as part of our skills development programme for the women of the city,” said Patel.

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Female JMPD officers in crime swoop Johannesburg - The City’s metro police (JMPD) recently engaged in a crime blitz involving only women officers and, a total of 74 people were arrested as they showed no mercy to offenders, according to Cluster Commander Sgt Tshidi Nyembe.

She said of these, 61 were arrested for drunken driving, five for possession of a stolen vehicle, five for possession of designer drug nyaope, two for possession of dagga and one for possession of an unlicensed firearm.

Launched on August 3, the ongoing

crime prevention drive includes the mounting of female-manned roadblocks and the random frisking of drivers and passengers. The initiatives form part of a broader Women’s Month campaign held under the theme: Together We Can Make a Difference to the Less Fortunate.

The campaign will culminate in an HIV-AIDS and drug abuse awareness drive at the Ennerdale Civic Centre on August 27 during which JMPD officers, the cast Soul City and members of the Treatment Action Campaign will

educate people about the risk of engaging in unprotected sex and the effects the disease has on families.

Sgt Nyembe said only female police officers are involved in the ongoing campaign, which she said had so far been a huge success. “We’re all aware of the rising rate of drug abuse in communities. As law enforcement officers, it is our responsibility to curb this epidemic. We have gone out in full force to prevent crime in our area. But at the same time we have not forgotten the needy in our midst. We feel this is the right time as women and members of the community to help them. In our fight against drug abuse and drunken driving, we had rehabilitation speakers and professionals who addressed and educated the community and students on their dangers and consequences,” Sgt Nyembe added.

A JMPD officer checks a vehicle’s documentation during the crime blitz.

Wits disruptions could lead to suspensions

Braamfontein - Wits University will review footage of Tuesday’s disruption of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) election debate “with a view towards implementing disciplinary procedures”.

The university said the elections would continue‚ but future disruptions could see them being suspended should the “safety and security of our staff and students” be at risk.

In a statement on Wednesday‚ vice-chancellor and principal Professor Adam Habib said: “Wits University is currently in the midst of its SRC elections for 2015/16. An election debate was today disrupted as a result of the conduct of parties and/or individuals and the meeting had to be called off.”

The statement said Habib had met with the candidates and notified them of the following: “The election process will continue but should any party and/or individuals violate the electoral process”‚ Habib would “exercise his right to suspend that party and/or individuals from the elections”; Should individuals be identified as having engaged in violent physical altercations from video footage of Tuesday’s incident‚ they will be investigated and disciplinary procedures implemented; If “there is reason to believe that individuals constitute a threat to the safety of others”‚ Habib “will exercise his discretion and rights to consider an immediate suspension of that person or persons” from Wits.

“Wits University will not allow any individual or party to compromise the safety and security of our staff and students and we will act swiftly‚ within the University’s processes and rules‚ to end any illegal behaviour‚” the statement said.

“We assure our staff‚ students‚ parents and guardians that the safety of our students and staff is paramount.” RDM

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The principal, teachers and judges display the winning garden.

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he City Kidz school in the Johannesburg CBD recently held a tyre gardens competition involving the learners, the school said in a statement.

The tyre garden challenge was Participation was imperative and a for each grade to recycle old synopsis of how the teacher would tyres and create sustainable garincorporate the garden in enhancing dens. “No less than four tyres per grade were allocated, and every teaching was required grade participated. Participation

The winning class and teachers.

of children was imperative and a synopsis of how the teacher would incorporate the garden in enhancing teaching was required. There were eight gardens situated throughout the school.

The choice of position for the garden was based on first-comefirst serve basis.”

The judges were Mrs Charmaine Plit, Mrs Paula Plit, Ms Astrid Van Wyk and Ms Laetitia De Jager who took time out to

adjudicate and chat to the many green fingered gardeners and teachers.

Prizes were awarded to the winning grade and teachers. Grade 2 won the contest with 190 points, followed by Grade 7 with 174.5 points and Grade R with 163.5.

In the statement the school added that many of the gardens have edible plants.

“The children will get to enjoy the fruits of their labour once the

vegetables, herbs and plants are ready for picking. It is therefore important that the gardens are cared for and looked after so that they do not wither away.

“Our children need to remember that a garden requires patient labour and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfil good intentions.

They thrive because someone expended effort on them,” the statement from the school said.

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Traditional leaders forum to oversee service delivery Musina - Traditional leaders and Musina Mayor Mihloti Ramoyada recently met at Malale Community Hall and formed a Traditional Leaders Forum as a platform to address service delivery issues.

Traditional leaders who attended were Alpheus Nemalale and Wilson Nemalale from Malale Village, Solomon Nduvheni of the Rambuda royal council, Daniel Netanda of Tanda, Petrus Munyai from Tshikhudini and Ndwamato Shandukani from Domboni Village.

Mayor Ramoyada said: “We hope that this forum will afford our traditional leaders knowledge about our programmes, and also share their views to help the municipality grow. We plan to have our traditional leaders during our council meetings. Even before the establishment of the municipalities, traditional leadership had been there for ages. We will visit all stakeholders to consolidate our relationship, and pave the way for efficient service delivery.”

Chief Solomon Nduvheni welcomed the idea of the forum. “The municipality will keep us informed of what is happening. We appreciate that our mayor realized that she needs to work with us, so that our people receive better services from our government. We will continue to cooperate with the municipality on all issues in relation to service delivery.” Limpopo Mirror

Cape Town - At least 100 residents have been left destitute following a fire that gutted about 50 shacks in Lwandle on Sunday.

Residents said they are not sure how the fire started, yet many called on government to provide them with RDP houses. “It’s been a long time, maybe more than 10 times that our homes have been burnt here. We don’t have anything now, government must just help us,” said a community member.

Residents could identify the house where the fire started, but they said the owner had gone to a neighbour’s house for a few minutes and when he came back his shack was on fire. The owner said he did not have any candle or paraffin stove burning at the time as his shack is electrified.

Community leader Sthembiso Weduwedu said a community hall was made available for the victims.

Sunday’s fire is the third incident in the area in about a week. Meanwhile, three people died in another fire incident at Imizamo Yethu informal settlement in Hout Bay. At the Endlovini informal settlement in Khayelitsha three shacks were destroyed leaving about 10 people homeless. SABC

Public works MEC Ravi Pillay MEC Vusi Shongwe (left) with principal Musa Phakathi and some of the learners.

Provincial govt to help troubled school technical skills Mbombela - Liaison, Safety and Security MEC Vusi Shongwe has adopted the troubled Mahhushu-based Bhekiswako high school.

Shongwe’s decision to adopt this school, where Premier David Mabuza once worked as a teacher, came soon after Shongwe took some of the school’s learners on a tour to the Barberton Juvenile Prison. The school was in the news for wrong reasons, hence the decision to take the learners on a prison tour, for first-hand experience of prison environment.

MEC Shongwe also donated full school uniforms to three learners identified during the tour. “Coming from the prison tour, and the plight of the learners that I witnessed on

the day deeply touched my heart and I have since shared this situation with the premier. I pointed out to him that we had a responsibility to adopt this school. I am going to look after the school on behalf of government and the premier. I will ask the premier to have programmes at the school to motivate the learners. He will also help me get sponsors and donors for the school,” said Shongwe.

Principal Musa Phakathi said: “I am certain it will yield results. The department became aware of our school because of challenges we had, but I am happy it has turned out to be a pleasant exercise. From now going forward we will become better.” Mpumalanga News

Women’s Month community empowerment drive

MEC Olly Mlamleli

Strategy to boost

Welkom - As part of women’s month activities, Free State MEC for Cooperative Governance Olly Mlamleli has celebrated with members of Victory Fellowship Church at Thabong Township.

Mlamleli said part of her visit was to inform the communities about provincial government programmes in the area. She said government is building low cost houses, a project which is run by women. She also requested the church to pray for the leadership in the country, in the 2016 local government elections, as well as for peace in Lesotho.

Mlamleli added that part of government upliftment programmes in different communities is to continue to enlist the services of women in various projects and empower women and the youth.

Mlamleli donated 100 blankets to the church and

soccer equipment to three local teams. “Because its women’s month I am here to pray with the community. I have brought 100 blankets, 25 for Phokeng location, 25 for Thandanani and 50 must be identified by the church because you will remember that government goes nowhere without the name of the lord,” Mlamleli said.

The leader of Victory Fellowship Church, Bishop Isaac Ngwenya prayed for the leadership of the province and the country. He said it is important for the leadership to come to the area on regular basis and interact with the community.

“The support we are giving to our leadership is prayer, there is nothing they can do without prayer.

So we have to pray for our government and nothing is going to happen if we don’t pray.” SABC

Durban - The provincial Public Works Department has set up a procurement strategy aimed at the development of contractors.

Public Works MEC Ravi Pillay said his department’s Eyesizwe Contractor Development programme had required contractors to apply to be included on the department’s database in December last year.

Out of the 816 applications, 614 were admitted to the programme. Pillay said R110 million had been allocated towards the programme this year. Of the budget, R20m has been set aside for maintenance projects, R58m for storm damage, R12m for school fencing and R20m for renovations.

Pillay said infrastructure projects valued at R200 000 would be rotated on a next-in-line basis among targeted service providers.

“The department will encourage joint ventures and consortiums between technologist and professional registered service providers on projects with fee estimates of R500 000 and below. Programme management consultants of major contracts should employ at least four emerging consultants or technologist firms as part of their teams to promote skills transfer and partnerships.”

Pillay added that his department has formed partnerships with the Construction Education and Training Authority to train individuals in technical skills to improve their employment prospects., and 570 participants will benefit from this programme.

JRA personnel engaged in road rehabilitation.

JRA rehabilitates city’s roads Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za he Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) will ensure that street names in various suburbs, townships and commercial areas are clear and visible, according to JRA’s Acting Managing Director, Mpho Kau. He says the agency has a responsibility to ensure that residents find their way around their neighbourhoods easily.

“Many of the street names in our areas are not visibly displayed. That is why we are painting or repainting the street names on the kerbing where necessary,” says Kau. Kau also says the entity will invest at least R41-million of its capital expenditure budget in the current financial year

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in road reconstruction projects, improvement of the general state of roads in highly populated areas as well as gravel roads in agricultural areas.

The projects are expected to bolster economic activity as locals will be employed as workers and sub-contractors.

The agency also plans to finalise the R25million Roads Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Programme (currently 85% complete) and the comprehensive roads Resurfacing Programme in 12 wards.

Kau has urged members of the public to bear with the agency during the construction and rehabilitation of roads in the region which, he says, will help to alleviate congestion and improve traffic flow in the region. The projected total expenditure for these projects over three years, from 2014 to 2016, is R150-million.

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Pedestrian dies in traffic accident Two motor vehicles were involved in a side-impact crash and one of the vehicles knocked over a pedestrian Braamfontein - A motor vehicle accident in which two cars collided on De Beer Street in Braamfontein on Tuesday afternoon left one pedestrian dead.

Two motor vehicles were involved in a side-impact crash and one of the vehicles knocked over a pedestrian.

The pedestrian sustained extensive injuries as a result of the impact of the car and she died on the scene.

According to Roadsafety.co.za, Netcare 911 paramedics and the

City of Joburg Fire Department arrived at the scene. “Paramedics immediately started with resuscitation efforts, but sadly the woman died due to the extensive injuries sustained during the accident. There was nothing further that paramedics could do for the woman and she was declared dead on the scene,” added Roadsafety.

According to Roadsafety, one of the drivers of the vehicle was transported to hospital. Police are investigating the incident.

Man breaks into police station Jeppestown - A 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly breaking into the Jeppe police station over the weekend.

Gauteng police said the man had allegedly targeted the canteen and some of the station’s back offices at the weekend. He appeared in the Jeppe Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday and the case was postponed for a week.

Lieutenant-Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said the old canteen and back offices at the police station were broken into and cooldrinks, a police cap, jacket, raincoat, a small fridge, coffee machine and private clothing for the members were stolen. “Police on the following shift

discovered the break-in. The man was arrested on Sunday and a crate of cool drinks was seized during his arrest,” Lt-Colonel Dlamini said.

Police believe the man may also be behind previous thefts at the Jeppe police station.”

Meanwhile three men were arrested for theft at a bar on Regent Street in Yeoville on Tuesday. According to Yeoville police spokesperson Constable Thabo Malatji the suspects went into a bar on Regent Street and allegedly stole liquor and two laptops. “The owner of the bar heard a noise and went to investigate. He saw three males inside the bar and alerted the police, who acted swiftly and arrested the men,” he said.

No load shedding in 10 days - Eskom Johannesburg - There has been no load shedding for the past 10 days as the power system is currently constrained but stable, said Eskom on Wednesday.

However, the utility said that the likelihood of load shedding during peak periods from 5pm to 9pm- remains a possibility should Eskom experience an additional generating unit failure.

“Eskom’s aim is to meet the country’s electricity needs and maintain its power generating units with minimal or no load shedding. However, Eskom will inform customers should the possibility of load shedding intensify,” it said.

The week of 17 to 23 August 2015 is the annual Eskom National Electricity Safety Week, aimed at educating members of the public about

using electricity safely and responsibly.

The utility will be hosting a series of activities around the country to engage with South Africans to highlight the dangers associated with the unsafe use of electricity.

“As Eskom, we are always striving to prevent injuries and fatalities due to illegal electricity connections in our quest to achieve our ultimate goal of zero harm. We are aware that the biggest causes of these injuries and fatalities are illegal connections, contact with exposed cables, vandalism, and cable theft,” said Eskom.

Eskom said innocent lives cannot continue to be lost as a consequence of the unsafe use of electricity, particularly in the form of illegal connections. SAnews.gov.za

A scene in the South African adaptation of Animal Farm.

Market Theatre showcases women and heritage month Animal Farm, a South African adaptation with an all female cast Johannesburg - ShakeXperience in association with the Market Theatre will be present Animal Farm; a South African adaptation of George Orwell’s novel, from 25 August to 6 September 2015.

Showcasing during Women’s and Heritage’s month, the play explores leadership, power and features an all-female cast. The adaptation is an allegory of the South African society. It keeps the audience on hold by playing between comedy (references to Nkandla’s fire pool) and deeply tragic moments (references to the Marikana massacre).

The production recently scooped two 2014 Naledi Theatre Awards including ‘Best Production for Young Audiences’ and ‘Best Ensemble.’

The award winning cast includes Mpume Mthombeni and Tshego Khutsoane, Mandisa Nduna, Khutjo Bakunzi-Greed, Zesuliwe Hadebe and MoMo Matsunyane. Adapted, directed and designed by Neil

Coppen. Choreography by Daniel Buckland, Lighting by Tina LeRoux, Costume by Neil Coppen and Thando Lobese.

Animal Farm runs at the Market Theatre, Dr John Kani Theatre for a limited engagement from the 25 August to the 6 September 2015.

Preview is on 25 August, and Opening night is on 26 August. Tickets are available at computicket.

Drama Lecturer at the University of Kwazulu-Natal Ayanda Khala-Phiri said: “I couldn’t agree more about the uniquely South African slant. I watched the production in and was struck by how absolutely relevant it is to our political context. The play cleverly articulates the journey beginning with the hope and promise of a better future to the deep disillusionment experienced when at the expected time of harvest, the fruits of freedom and equality remain inaccessible to ordinary people. You sit in the theatre and think, ‘Yes, it’s

a deeper cut when you are betrayed and then oppressed by one of your own’. For me, the play is also a lamentation of sorts - a cry from somewhere deep within, somewhere only the language of the body in art can articulate. It is heart-breaking. It is hilarious.”

Gisele Turner of Going Places Magazine said: “Animal Farm is a triumphant production that not only holds the audience enthralled, but also allows the story to unfold with an excellent degree of pace, a handle on the elements of surprise and climax, a balanced blend of dark and light, a sharpness of wit and a nod to the theatre of the absurd. It is truly a rounded cultural experience that feeds the imagination, the intellect and the creative soul. Featuring a superb acting by female ensemble and innovative and powerful staging, Coppen can claim a feather in his theatre practitioner cap with his beautifully realised production.”

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Journalists Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed in court.

New terrorism law to ‘gag the press’ Cairo, Egypt - President Abdel Fattah alSisi ratified on Sunday an anti-terrorism law which stipulates exorbitant fines, and possible suspension from employment, for ‘false’ reporting on militant attacks.

The government sped up the passage of the law after the state prosecutor was assassinated in a car bombing late June, followed by a large-scale jihadist attack in the Sinai Peninsula. The military was infuriated after media, quoting security officials, reported that dozens of troops had been killed in the Sinai attack. The military’s official death toll was 21 soldiers and scores of jihadists.

The controversial law sets a minimum fine of £200 000 and a maximum of £500 000 for anyone who strays from government statements in publishing or spreading ‘false’ reports on attacks or security operations against militants. Critics say the steep fines may shut down smaller newspapers, and deter larger ones from independently reporting on attacks and operations against militants.

The government had initially proposed a jail sentence for offenders, but backed down

after a backlash from the media. The ratified law, however, added another clause allowing courts to ‘prevent the convicted from practising the profession for no more than one year’.

The law raises fears that journalists could be jailed for their reporting. Three journalists had already been sentenced to up to 10 years jail for ‘defaming’ the country and supporting the Muslim Brotherhood. The reporters with Al-Jazeera won a retrial that will conclude at the end of the month.

Government officials say the law requires proof of intent to publish false reports to secure a conviction. It also lays out the death penalty for those convicted of leading ‘terrorist groups’ or financing attacks.

Hundreds of Islamists have been sentenced to death since Sisi overthrew Islamist president Mohammed Morsi in July 2013. Many have won retrials, and Morsi, sentenced to death last June, has appealed his verdict.

The law has support from Sisi’s supporters who demand a firm hand to restore stability in the country of 87 million people. AFP

Bissau, Guinea Bissau - President Jose Mario Vaz has dismissed the government led by Domingos Pereira, the prime minister.

President Vaz made the announcement on a national radio programme on Wednesday after months of political infighting between the two leaders.

The African Union had suspended GuineaBissau following a military coup in April.

The World Bank and the African Development Bank suspended millions of dollars of aid, raising pressure on the coup leaders to hand back power to civilians.

Since gaining independence in 1974, Guinea-Bissau’s army and state have remained in constant conflict, and no president has completed a full term in office. Three have been overthrown and one assassinated. Reuters

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The Saturday in his car in Bujumbura.

African Union (AU) has That was less than two weeks after the assassination of warned of ‘catastrophic consequences’ for Burundi Gen Adolphe Nshimirimana in a rocket attack. The day and the region if political after the general’s killing, rivals did not resolve their civil rights activist Pierredifferences peacefully.

Claver Mbonimpa, who Soon after the assassination of the man who led Buhad accused Nshimirimana of ordering the deaths rundi’s army during the 13-year of government opponents, was civil war, AU Commiswounded in an assassision chief Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma called nation attempt.

The worsening of viofor restraint by all lence has spawned fears sides. “This illustrates that Burundi could yet again the gravity of AU chief Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma the situation in Burundi, plunge back into civil and the real risk of a further deterioration, war, with many fearful of pro-government with catastrophic consequences for the coun- reprisals after Nshimirimana’s death.

Dlamini-Zuma called for ‘dialogue and try and the region,” she said. consensus to find a peaceful and lasting soluViolence erupted in Burundi in April, when President Pierre Nkurunziza launched his tion to the crisis’, and said the AU continued now successful but controversial bid for a to back the mediation of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. third term in power, despite weeks of protests and a failed coup against him. Col UN, AU, EU, Belgium and US envoys called on all sides to ‘recommit themselves Jean Bikomagu, a key figure in the former to comprehensive political dialogue’. AFP Tutsi-dominated army, was gunned down on

UN fires peacekeeping mission chief

President dismisses whole government

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Ex-UN head Babacar Gaye

Bangui, CAR - The UN has fired peacekeeping mission head Babacar Gaye of Senegal, over the handling of misconduct allegations, including rape and killing.

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the peacekeeping force has faced 57 allegations of misconduct, including 11 cases of sexual abuse, since the mission was established in April 2014.

Dujarric said he did not know how many peacekeepers are involved in the allegations.

That came a day after Amnesty International accused UN peacekeepers of killing a 16-year-old boy and his father and raping a 12-year-old girl. That follows allegations that UN peacekeepers had sexually abused street children and a separate allegation of child sexual abuse against a peacekeeper. The UN mission is also being investigated over how it handled child sexual abuse allegations against French troops last year, in which children as young as nine years said they had traded sex for food. AFP

Minister Vincent Biruta

Govt hosts UN climate debate

Kigali, Rwanda - This week the country hosted the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), that aims at strengthening Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAS) as a tool for pre2020 and post-2020 climate change action.

Organised by UNFCCC and the Ministry of Natural Resources, the workshop attracted over 70 climate change experts across Africa and representatives from international organisations and the private sector.

According to organisers, Rwanda was chosen to host the meeting because of its proactive approach in mainstreaming Climate Change in its long-term national development strategy and experience in hosting international events. Natural Resources Minister Vincent Biruta, said hosting the workshop is an opportunity for Rwanda to share with the rest of the world about development and implementation of NAMAs. “This is an opportunity to build networks with experienced international organisations and share our experience with other countries. Learning from the best practices will foster implementation of national mitigation actions through capacity building.”

Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions, or NAMAs, are voluntary climate change mitigation measures proposed and taken up by developing country governments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to contribute to domestic sustainable development. NAMAs can take the form of regulations, standards, programmes, policies or financial incentives. New Times

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PSL movements as season starts Bafana midfielder May Mahlangu has been linked to Chiefs, though there has been no official comment from the club Zola Doda ttacking midfielder Erwin Isaacs is still at Bidvest Wits, despite the fact that the club hasn’t registered him for the season.

Isaacs spent last season on loan at Ajax Cape Town before returning after the Urban Warriors declined an option to buy him outright.

Wits CEO Jose Ferreira said Erwin is still with them. “We still have two weeks to go before the transfer window closes,” he added.

Another player who has yet to be registered is the highly-rated Liam Jordan, as well as foreigners Kris Bright and Joaquim Lupeta.

“Everyone knows that regarding foreigners the only ones who have workpermits are the ones who have been in the PSL for a while, the new ones are still waiting. Liam is also very much part of Bidvest Wits,” he said.

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rates have secured the services of young goalkeeper Samora Motloung, who has signed a five-year deal with the Soweto giants. Last week the 20year-old goalkeeper agreed to join the Buccaneers from FC Cape Town. The youngster is likely to cut his teeth in the MultiChoice Diski Challenge team as he looks to compete for a place in the side with Brighton Mhlongo, Felipe Ovono and Siyabonga Mpontshane. Pirates have given him a five year contract.

Meanwhile Reigning Absa Premiership champions Kaizer Chiefs are still looking at signing at least one more player before the transfer window closes on Monday August 31. A source close to the club said they are looking at a midfielder and although they are talking to different players, they have not yet confirmed who will be coming on board.

The source said the technical team has recommended for one more at-

tacking midfielder to be added to Steve Komphela’s squad.

“As it stands now, it seems unlikely that they will get the player they want in Sibusiso Vilakazi, but they are still looking at signing one more player before the registration period closes,” said the source.

May Mahlangu has been linked with a move to Amakhosi, although there has been no official comment from the club. It is clear that the club is looking to bolster their midfield, it just remains to be seen who is brought in. It remains to be seen if the Amakhosi will keep pursuing Vilakazi after Bidvest Wits reportedly turned down an offer of R9 million, or if they will switch their focus to Mahlangu.

Lovemore Moyo reports that Kaizer Chiefs have registered Philani Cele for this season, despite the club making no mention about his future during all player announcements.

Cele spent the past season on loan at

Moroka Swallows along with Lucky Baloyi and while the latter was presented before the media as part of the new players and handed the number 35 jersey, nothing was said about the former player.

It has now been established that, according to the latest list of confirmed PSL registrations Cele makes up part of a 32-man squad that will do duty under Steve Komphela this season.

The 23-year-old started just three games and came on as a substitute in another three matches while on loan at Swallows last season.

The gifted midfielder made his PSL debut for Chiefs as a substitute against University of Pretoria in December 2013. He started one other match in the CAF Confederation Cup against ASEC Mimosas last year before he was loaned to the Dube Birds.

Kaizer Chiefs have also registered 22-year-old development goalkeeper Aubrey Mulovhedzi into their squad.

Runner Mapaseka Makhanya

Distance runner in for Soweto Marathon Wesley Botton Distance runner Mapaseka Makhanya will make her fourth attempt at the 42km distance in her home town, after confirming on Tuesday she would turn out at the Soweto Marathon in November.

Makhanya, who set her personal best of 2:31:02 in Hannover in April, won the half-marathon race in Soweto last year. “I will be doing the full 42km. It will form part of my preparations for next year’s Olympics,” Makhanya said at the launch of the event. “This race is different to any other. Soweto is my home and there is amazing support.”

After being cancelled in 2013, the annual race through the streets of the historical township bounced back with a bang last year, attracting over 21 000 runners in the 10km, 21km and 42km races. With the new headline sponsor confirming a three-year deal, it has been cemented into the national athletics calendar for at least a few more seasons. “Last year’s race showed a lot of growth and we want this year to be bigger and better,” said Soweto Marathon Trust chairperson Sello Khunou.

The 10km and 21km routes had been changed, in order to incorporate more of Soweto, rather than brushing the outskirts of the township.

“The route will again be filled with historical landmarks, famous streets and unforgettable memories that belong to the people of South Africa,” Khunou said.

Organisers confirmed the race, to be on November 1, would again start and finish at Nasrec Expo Centre.

Prize money had been significantly increased from previous years, with R200 000 up for grabs to the men’s and women’s 42km winners.