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Tree planting drive to commemorate Gandhi ‘Schools will also be involved in a joint project on July 14 for a massive bicycle ride in the area’

Community members at Gandhi Hall

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Johannesburg - Scores of trees have been planted around the city to mark the 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth. The project was spearheaded by Indian Consul-General in the city, Dr K J Srinivasa, who planted the first of 10 trees at his office on Sunday in Parktown, where the Consulate is located. The diplomat then went to the township of Lenasia, to join the Gandhi Walk Committee in planting 20 trees on the site of the Gandhi Hall, which is one of the most popular venues in the area for cultural performances and community events. The Gandhi Hall was built in Lenasia after the apartheid government demolished the original Gandhi Hall, which was located in the Johannesburg city centre, where Mahatma Gandhi held many community meetings to mobilise the local communities into protesting against the

unjust apartheid laws of that time. The final stop was Tolstoy Farm, 10 kilometres outside Lenasia, the commune started by Gandhi during his tenure in Johannesburg at the turn of the last century; before he returned to India to lead the country to independence there. Dr Srinivasa said the project is part of the plans by the Government of India for each Indian mission across the globe to plant 200 trees in their cities to mark the 150th year of Gandhi’s birth. The local community joined him to plant 50 trees on the once thriving area. “We will also plant more trees at schools in Lenasia to bring the total to beyond 200 soon. Schools will also be involved in a joint project between the Consulate and the Gandhi Walk Committee on July 14 for a massive bicycle ride in the area,” Dr Srinivasa said. Plans are currently under way with the Indian High Commission and a local committee to turn the now largely bare site into a tourist attraction, Dr Srinivasa said.

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For further information contact Boston on 011 551 2000 Email: info@boston.co.za Visit www.boston.co.za, or Facebook

Time to take your music seriously – a career in the music industry Have you considered a career in music? Many people have a passion for music but believe that it is a hobby and that they will not be able to earn a living from it. Boston City Campus & Business College believes that including your passion in your career makes you more successful. Boston established a partnership with Soul Candi, who have been a success in the music industry for years. “Most budding musicians struggle to create a career in music. They simply do not know how to get from where they are to where they want to be. In order to create a music career, look into one of the qualifications available at Boston in the music industry”. So says Blanka Mazimela, Head of Department at Boston. With graduates of Soul Candi blazing music trails, they are showcasing their skills learned through Soul Candi qualifications. One of the budding graduates from the program is Dwson – who has recently released an album on Stay True Sound. “A former student who did the Digital Music Composition and Production course he’s currently getting loads of props from industry giants, “says Mazimela. Others include Vinny Da Vinci, DJ Christos and Liquideep just to mention a few. Making Soul Candi more accessible, Boston launched an additional Soul Candi short learning programme to introduce graduates to the industry. Available at all branches nationwide, it is called the INTRODUCTION to Digital Music Composition and Production. In addition, courses such as DJ101 and the Music Business are also offered. (The Digital Music Composition & Production qualification is offered at selected branches only where facilities are available). What types of careers can you follow with a qualification in the music industry? While you may need to combine qualifications such as DJ101 and a business diploma, in order to also understand the full running of a business, these are the types of careers that will

Blanka Mazimela be open to you to explore in music: Performing & Writing, DJ (Nightclub DJ) Recording, and Record Producer. Record Industry, Music Business, Personal Manager, Facility, Arena, & Club managers, music journalism and so many more! Music Producers write, arrange, produce, and record songs, whether they are shaping the sound of another artist’s album or creating beats for their own projects. With the growth of home recording technology and boutique recording studios, many producers find themselves pulling double or triple duty as Studio Owners and Sound Engineers. A music producer will be responsible for every aspect of his business and it’s definitely not all glamourous – one needs to note the amount of admin involved! A typical day will start with checking notes, prepping the studio, checking functionality of equipment. If the studio is booked out

it needs to be in perfect running order in order for studio fees to be charged. While on recording breaks – a producer will attend to admin such as emails, orders, bookings and accounting. There is a lot of work that goes into being a Producer outside of the studio such as attending rehearsals, meetings, writing sessions, and going out to shows. Program Directors are in charge of what is produced by a radio station. They manage the station’s programming and oversee the different departments and staff at the station to ensure that the station always sounds its best and suits the needs of its listeners. Says Mazimela, “As a program director or manager, your plate is full. At any given time, a Program Director’s duties could include organizing promos, making sure the DJs are informed about upcoming promos and station events, sitting in meetings, checking music logs to make sure they’re accurate, working with the music compiler to produce logs for the next day, coordinating interviews with industry influencers and Musicians, and managing and scheduling programming. “ While the industry appears to be glamourous, there is still a fortune of admin work to be done such as returning emails and calls, dealing people, meetings with PR companies and more. Whatever direction you choose in music, Boston’s collaboration with Soul Candi will ensure you gain the industry skills you require to start your career in this really exciting and happening industry. “Music is currently one of the biggest industries worldwide with South Africa being the top destination to some of the worlds biggest DJs and musicians. The industry has a variety of offerings. With some of the world’s biggest festivals annually collaborating with South Africa you’d swear that South Africa is the next Ibiza,” says Mazimela. Contact Boston on 011 551-2000, e-mail info@boston.co.za, visit www.boston.co.za, or Facebook.

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‘The engaging Weird But True interactive exhibition will give young minds the opportunity to explore the amazing and very weird world around them’ FOX Networks Group Africa manager Evert van der Veer

Joburg science centre launches ‘weird’ expo Newtown - The Sci-Bono Discovery Science Centre in Newtown will launch its Weird But True interactive exhibition on June 16, to continue until January 14 next year. In a statement the Sci-Bono centre said the exhibition will give young minds an opportunity to explore the amazing and very weird world around them. “Did you know that girls have more taste buds than boys, or that slugs have 3 000 teeth and four noses? You can find out more weird things when the National Geographic show comes to Johannesburg next week,” the statement said. National Geographic, in partnership with Sci-Bono, said the engaging Weird But True interactive exhibition will give young minds the opportunity to explore the amazing and very weird world around them. Based on the wildly successful Nat Geo Kids magazine feature and best-selling book series, the facts and interactive features cover a broad range of topics including science, food, pop culture, and more. Fox Networks Group: Africa gen-

eral manager Evert Van Der Veer said for over 130 years, National Geographic has been inspiring the explorer in all of us. “Through our partnership with Sci-Bono, we hope to nurture a new generation of explorers to take us further in science and technology. This initiative aims to inspire both the young and old to explore our world in an engaging and fun-filled way. We could not be more excited,” he said. The Nat Geo Kids Weird But True exhibition will open at the SciBono Discovery Science Centre in Johannesburg on June 16 2019 and run until January 14 2020. Located in the old Electric Workshop in Newtown, Sci-Bono is the largest science centre in South Africa and hosts interactive exhibitions and learning programmes, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with science and technology in a hands-on and experiential way. Enquiries for group bookings or school tours can be made via the Sci-Bono information desk. Visit info@sci-bono.co.za.

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Waste pickers demonstrate at Pikitup offices Some of the demands were an end to any plans to hire private companies to recycle, a stop to landfill closures, opening of recycling hubs, providing protective equipment and compensating waste pickers who help the City with the registration of waste pickers Zoë Postman Braamfontein - Last Friday about 20 waste pickers from African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO) picketed outside Pikitup offices in Braamfontein demanding that the Acting Managing Director, Segala Malahlela, address them. Some waste pickers were holding “missing person” posters referring to Malahlela and Environment and Infrastructure Services MMC Nico de Jager, who they said had failed to engage with waste pickers. This came after Malahlela had received the waste pickers’ memo-

randum on 2 May and promised to respond within two weeks. He had not responded by the time of the picket. Some of the demands were an end to any plans to hire private companies to recycle, a stop to landfill closures, opening of recycling hubs, providing protective equipment and compensating waste pickers who help the City with the registration of waste pickers. They also demanded that the City implement the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) guidelines and the City’s framework policy for integration of waste pickers.

African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO) members picket outside Pikitup offices in Braamfontein.

“You promised to respond to us within two weeks but you haven’t done that. You are talking to the media about us but you are not talking to us,” waste picker Luyanda Hlatshwayo said on a loudspeaker. Representatives from the group were called up to make an appointment with Malahlela but they were refused the appointment upon arrival because one member was recording. Eli Kodisang, organiser of waste picker integration at civil rights NGO WIEGO, said the lack of response was a reflection of the “lack of compassion, accountability and

attitude of public officials towards poor people”. “If they were unable to meet our deadline, they could have just sent us an email to say that, but they cannot just keep quiet and not communicate with us,” he said. Hlatshwayo said: “If we are not to meet around a table to discuss solutions, we will meet in the streets and it’s not going to be nice.” After about three hours of picketing, Mlawule Mashego, a researcher at Pikitup, came down to address the group. He said Malahlela was in a meeting but he had a response from the City and Pikitup to the

Pic: Zoë Postman

waste pickers’ memorandum. He said Pikitup and the City committed to implementing the DEA guidelines and the City’s framework policy. But he said landfills were running out of space so they were inevitably going to close. He said Pikitup would engage with stakeholders to look for alternative means of income for waste pickers who work on landfills. ARO Chairperson Eva Mokoena said: “They know that what they wrote to us here is nothing. After all our efforts trying to meet with them, trying to solve things, this is an insult to us,” she said.

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NPO gives chance to unwanted babies

Door of Hope operations director Nadene Grabham

‘We are seeing more stories in the newspapers and social media of abandoned babies being found dead or alive, so we are reaching out to communities to utilise our services instead’

Berea - Mothers who feel they have no means to raise their babies owing to certain situations have an opportunity and option to give them a chance to live. The Door of Hope NPO, established in July 1999, takes in unwanted and abandoned babies. Since then, the organisation has taken in about 1 700 babies from various parts of the city. Door of Hope operations director Nadene Grabham said they have baby houses in Berea at 17 Doris Street and another at 48 Hillbrow Street, where mothers can leave their ‘unwanted’ babies. “We care for our babies until they are placed for adoption, foster care or reunited with biological families. We are seeing more stories in the newspapers and social media of

abandoned babies being found dead or alive, so we are reaching out to communities to utilise our services instead,” said Grabham. She added that their very first baby is now a 22 years old adult and can speak various languages, and will soon graduate in classical and jazz music. The now-grown-up woman has been back twice to Door of Hope to volunteer and spend time with their babies, Grabham added. She said they work with Hillbrow and Yeoville police; as well as the Hillbrow Clinic to ensure that the babies get proper services. “We have a baby box installed in the wall of the Berea Baptist Church, where desperate mothers can place their babies instead of abandoning them somewhere where they may die,” Grabham said.

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Suspended jail term for man who killed his son

The NPA said the sentence considered the seriousness of the offence, the interest of justice and that of society, as well as the personal circumstances of the accused and therefore regards the sentence as just and fair Johannesburg – On Tuesday the Lenasia magistrate’s court handed a 10-year imprisonment sentence, wholly suspended for five years, to a father who shot dead his teenage son believing he was a hijacker. The man, Sibusiso Tshabalala, 51 pleaded guilty to the murder of his son, Luyanda, at Fred Norman Secondary School in Ennerdale. On June 5, 2018 he fell asleep in his car while waiting for Luyanda to finish extra lessons at the school. He was woken up by a knock on the passenger’s window, and mistaking his son for a criminal he shot him.

The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) welcomed the 10 years suspended sentence for Tshabalala. NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the sentence considered the seriousness of the offence, the interest of justice and that of society, as well as the personal circumstances of the accused, and therefore regards the sentence as just and fair. Mjonondwane said Tshabalala pleaded guilty to the offence and entered into a plea and sentence agreement with the state in terms of Section 105 A of the Criminal

Procedure Act 51 of 1977 and was convicted accordingly on Tuesday. “Deputy director of public prosecutions, Advocate Riegal Du Toit entered into the plea and sentence agreement with the view of securing a sentence that has reasonable prospects of passing judicial muster. Duly representing the state, junior state Advocate Nerissa Muller asked the court to consider that all pre-requisites were met and the accused has shown remorse by pleading guilty and had co-operated with law enforcement. Tshabalala was declared unfit to possess a firearm.”

Apartheid cop to be tried for Timol death The State argued that the families of the victims of apartheid would be denied the right to justice and to know the fate of their loved one if the application was granted.

Johannesburg - The Gauteng High Court has dismissed apartEx-policeman Joao Rodrigues heid policeman Joao Rodrigues’ application for permanent stay of prosThe South African National Counsel for Alcoholism and drug dependency ecution concerning the 1971 death of ac(S.A.N.C.A) Central Rand is a registered Non-Profit Organization that tivist Ahmed Timol. fights against the abuse of alcohol and drugs in South Africa. A full bench at the High Court in Jo- completely free of charge; Out-patient and Employee Assistance Programs (E.A.P) OfOver the years S.A.N.C.A Rosettenville has hannesburg handed restored homes and brought back hope In-Patient Addiction Treatment Programs, fered to Companies, Schools, Churches, and Governments Departments on request. when all seemed doomed and gloom in the which include multiple drug-testing (charged down its judgment community of Joburg South. at R150), free counselling, 6 weeks of rePrograms of Primary Prevention Education on Rodrigues’ appliS.A.N.C.A Rosettenville has stood the test habilitation at registered treatment centres; Through Stories (P.O.P.P.E.T.S) program is cation that he made Diversion Programs aimed at young people aimed at children from grade R – 3 both in of time rendering drug and rehabilitation late last year. Previservices and programs that provide comwho have already experimented with alcoEarly Childhood Development (ECD) centres and primary school level. Using pupprehensive information on alcohol and other hol and/or other drugs or who have come ous arguments were drugs. into conflict with the law; Behaviour Modifipets and stories, the program mobilises heard on March 28 The community education and development cation Programs are aimed at young people substance abuse awareness and prevenand 29. who are experimenting with alcohol and/or tion campaigns, which are suitable for learnprograms offered by S.A.N.C.A includes Rodrigues argued talks, presentations at churches, camps, other drugs or who have come into conflict ers that are physically challenged, children with school rules and regulations; with Autism and Down Syndrome, mentally community organisations and the workplace that the delay in challenged persons and bringing him to Foetal Alcohol Syndrome trial, from the time (FAS) sufferers. of Timol’s death to The fight against substance has not been him being charged, and is not an easy one. infringed on his right We see it in our homes, to a fair trial. One of schools, workplaces and the reasons given in in our streets. We say to anyone that is affected his application was by substance abuse that he could no lonS.A.N.C.A Rosettenville ger remember some is here to help “Don’t of the events because Give In, Get Help, It is Never Too late! the incident hapS.A.N.C.A Rosettenpened a long time ville services the comago and he suffered munity of Johannesburg from memory loss. South; we are located at 11 Ruby Street, RoThe court dismissed settenville. Call 011 434 Rodrigues’ concerns, 5134 for assessment however, saying bookings and substance these factors could abuse treatment related queries. be considered at the For event bookings sentencing stage. email kgomotso.dlamiThe court ruled that ni@sancacentral.org.za

the delays Rodrigues complained about could not be said to taint the fairness if the trial. Judge Seun Moshidi, who read the judgment of a full bench, said the ruling meant that justice would not be compromised. In 1971, Ahmed Timol plunged to his death from the 10th floor of the then John Vorster Square police station in Johannesburg, where he had been held because of his antiapartheid activities. The original inquest in 1972, in which most of the evidence centred around Rodrigues’s testimony, concluded that Timol committed suicide. Rodrigues claimed at the time that he saw Timol jump out of a window, but he could not save him because he tripped over a chair. In 2017, Judge Billy Mothle ruled that Timol did not commit suicide. This led to Rodrigues being charged with murder in July 2018. A legal representative maintains it would be unfair to put Rodrigues on trial because the two policemen who left him with Timol were dead and therefore could not testify. When opposing the application, the State argued that the families of the victims of apartheid would be denied the right to justice and to know the fate of their loved one if the application was granted. Rodrigues has denied any role in the murder of Timol. The court, however, rejected his version and referred the matter to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

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Rival gangs clash inside courthouse Gang members who were in court to support their leaders clashed before the court appearances, causing chaos Johannesburg - On Wednesday police arrested several people at the Johannesburg Magistrates Court following clashes in the court house between rival gang members from Westbury. Leroy Brown, known as Finch, who is believed to be one of the leaders of the Varados gang, was appearing on the alleged murder of Reagan Jacobs in April, and his case was postponed to Friday for bail hearing. Fast Guns gang leader Keenan Ebrahim was also appearing in court for murder, which was for Bradley Sauls, who died in 2018 after being shot and run over by a car. Other gang members who were in court to support their leaders clashed before the court appearances, causing chaos. Brown was arrested last week after he allegedly shot and killed a member of the Fast Guns gang last year. Armed police were brought in to restore order in the court after supporters of two suspected gang bosses clashed in the court house. Police arrested one man. Proceedings in Brown’s case were postponed to June 7, after the State told the court that it needed to obtain warrants of arrest for other suspected gang members allegedly involved in the incident. The confrontation between supporters of the two alleged gang bosses broke out before Brown’s case got underway. Police tightened security around courtroom 15, where Brown was appearing, preventing people from entering. NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the NPA was concerned that the safety of members of the public was threatened by events in court on Wednesday.

The deceased’s body is taken into a pathology van

Pupil stabbed and killed in school gang fighting Turffontein - A 19-yer-old pupil at the Forest High School has been arrested, following the fatal stabbing of an 18-year-old learner outside the school on Monday Grade 8 pupil Daniel Bakwela was stabbed to death on Monday outside Forest High School. It is alleged that two other boys in Grade 8 and 10 were admitted to hospital with stab wounds last week after a fight between gangs called STK and IDV. The gang fight resumed on Friday and continued on Monday. According to some pupils, the STK gang came to Forest high school with an intention to attack members of the IDV gang. “They were carrying sjamboks and bricks and the sus-

pect, who was being attacked, took out his knife and stabbed three boys from the STK gang,” said one pupil. Later on the day, a 19-year- old learner was arrested for allegedly killing Daniel, and also stabbing and injuring two more learners. Police spokesperson Captain Mavela Masondo said a group of pupils met on Monday at the school and a fight broke out. “Three pupils were stabbed and the suspect fled the scene but police traced him to Dobsonville in Soweto where he was arrested. He faces charges of murder and attempted murder,” Masondo said. Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi arrived at the school after receiving a message about the inci-

dent from the department’s district office on Monday afternoon. The body of the 16-year-old boy was still on the scene with pathologists gathering evidence. The emotional family members of the victim were also at the scene. Indications are that the deceased and those who were injured were not supposed to be at the school on Monday; but are believed to have come to confront the suspect, who was sitting an exam. The incident led to the suspension of the exams for two days. A parent who would not be named said the school is a drug den and Monday’s events were inevitable. “We have reported many times that the school is a drug den and sent a

letter to the department. Someone in the department warned the principal that someone in the school is feeding them information about the drugs. Once the principal knows, he tries to find out who it is and no one wants to be victimised or pointed out, so it never really goes anywhere,” the parent said. She added that there are no functioning committees at the school. “The learners bunk classes, get caught with weed and other drugs. We are pained by this situation but there is nothing we can do because we too are scared,” she said. Lesufi said: “We are told that this is gang-related activity because things started over the weekend, and his body was found with weapons.”

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Dada Masilo (second left) during a performance.

Sir David Adjaye with the Masekela family members at the pavilion.

Bra Hugh memorial pavilion Johannesburg - To mark the 80th birthday of late jazz legend, Hugh Masekela, his family commissioned the building of a memorial pavilion in his honour. The edifice, Bra Hugh’s Shrine, is installed close to the entrance to West Park Cemetery, next to ANC activist Ahmed Kathrada’s grave. A statement from his family, which appears on the pavilion, says: “His legacy is complex and has no boundaries. The ripples of his life force are yet creating new facets of his nature. Those will remain unchained, causing ever novel vistas’” his family said in a statement. He was not afraid, and his rage and daring was searing, but his love for family, friends, children, women and Africa is the unifying theme of his opus. Ultimately it is the human species in all its diversity that is his family. He laughed a lot and his humour is scattered everywhere. And we will always love him.” The design is also meant to celebrate the Pan-Africanist heritage which Masekela was a major advocate of through his collaborations with fellow African artists across the diaspora. The memorial houses symbolic stones that represent the many places Masekela travelled within the continent while he was in exile; Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Guests included poet laureate Mongane Wally Serote, songbird Abigail

Kubeka, actress Thembi Mtshali, radio legend Shado Twala and former national assembly speaker Baleka Mbete. The memorial was designed by Sir David Adjaye, who has been at the forefront of designing some of the world’s most iconic structures, such as the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC told the guests Masekela inspired him to understand that he needed to look at the African continent to do his work and excel at it. “This is a modern interpretation of African burial sites. I wanted to find that spirit, where this kind of joy can happen, where you can come and talk with someone who did amazing things with his life and who is inspiring,” Adjaye added. Neo Matsunyane, radio personality and TV host, read lines written by Masekela about his many travels around the continent. The iconic African musician conveyed the stories of the African people through his melodies and skillfully curated lyrics. His music spoke of love and friendship, but it also dealt with the edgy political truths many African people faced. His music is celebrated all over the world. However, Bra Hugh was more than just a musician; he was a revered Pan-Africanist, a creative industry activist and a cultural pioneer; committed to the realisation of a truly post-colonial African landscape.

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Auditions for professional dancers Masilo performs in her own works, together with some of South Africa’s finest dance artists, selected by audition. She is Artist-in-Residence at The Dance Factory. Suzette le Sueur

nternationally acclaimed choreographer Dada Masilo will hold auditions for professional dancers on 8 June at The Dance Factory in Newtown. Candidates should be between the ages of 24 and 32 and be trained in classical ballet and contemporary dance. A minimum of three years professional experience is required. Dada, born and bred in Johannesburg, began formal training at The Dance Factory aged 11. At the age of 19, she was accepted as a student at the Performing Arts Research and Training Studios in Brussels, where she remained for two years. She returned to South Africa and in 2008, was awarded the prestigious Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Dance. Three commissions from the National Arts Festival resulted in her ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (2008), ‘Carmen’ (2009) and ‘Swan Lake’ (2010). Since 2012, her works have toured extensively throughout Europe. In 2016, she staged and performed her ‘Swan Lake’ in Ottawa, Montreal, Hannover, finishing with six performances at The Joyce Theater, New York. In May 2017, she premiered her Giselle at Dansenshus, Oslo. It has

since played in Kuopio (Finland) at the University of Johannesburg; and at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the Wits 969 Festival in Johannesburg, Impulstanz in Vienna (Austria), followed by seasons in Geneva, Rome, Ferrara and Reggio Emillio. The year 2017 ended with performances of Masilo’s Swan Lake in Singapore and across Germany. In 2018, ‘Giselle’ was performed in Hanover NH, New York (at The Joyce Theater), in Los Angeles (at the WallisAnnenberg) and at the Quick Center, Fairfield University. Subsequently, ‘Giselle’ has played in Montreal, Lyon and across Italy. Dada has also collaborated with William Kentridge and has been seen in Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Athens, Rome, New York, San Francicso, Los Angeles, Perth, Avignon and

Vienna, in his Refuse The Hour. Masilo performs in her own works, together with some of South Africa’s finest dance artists, selected by audition. She is Artist-in-Residence at The Dance Factory. Dancers wishing to audition may forward their CV to Suzette le Sueur: suzettelesueur@gmail.com.

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Wits to part ways with top players Meanwhile Orlando Pirates are set release players such as Linda Mntambo, Diamond Thopola, Justice Chabalala, Abel Mabaso, Thabo Matlaba, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Mpho Makola and Meshack Maphangule, who look set to be out in search of regular game time Sports Reporter

idvest Wits is set to release some of its big name players ahead of the 2019/20 campaign. Ghanaian midfielder Edwin Gyimah and Phumlani Ntshangase are some of the players who will leave during the off-season. Gyimah, the former Orlando Pirates midfielder, made just five appearances in all competitions this past season. Ntshangase spent the season on loan to Supersport United. He has already been linked with a move

to AmaZulu, who have confirmed the signing of former Wits forward Lehlohonolo Majoro. Another man who looks set to leave the club is midfielder Daylon Claasen, who struggled with injury and made just nine appearances in all competitions. According to a source, Wits will keep striker Mxolisi Macuphu next season. Macuphu spent the second half of the season on loan to SuperSport United. Bidvest Wits defender Vuyo Mere is still not sure if his contract with the club will be renewed.

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The former Platinum Stars captain featured 25 times in all competitions. “I signed for a season and the club has an option to renew. So no word has been said yet,” Mere said. Coach Gavin Hunt’s was still undecided whether he will keep the 35-year-old. Meanwhile Orlando Pirates are set release some players ahead of the next season. Players such as Linda Mntambo, Diamond Thopola, Justice Chabalala, Abel Mabaso, Thabo Matlaba, Ntsikelelo Nyauza, Mpho Makola and Me-

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shack Maphangule look set to be out of the club in search of regular game time. Gladwin Shitolo is set to return from loan from Chippa United, but it is unclear if he is the plans of the technical team. Mntambo, Mabaso and Maphangule, who were all signed before the start of the past season, will be making their way to Chippa. Pirates coach Milutin Sredojevic hinted that they will be in the market for new players. Fortune Makaringe and Tebogo Tlolane are to be registered with the club when the transfer window opens in July.