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Inner-city regeneration expo

The aim is for everyone to contribute their perspectives on the future of the inner-city, and this will serve as the start of a wider process in reviewing the City’s performance for the last five years Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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he Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) has unveiled a multimedia exhibition aimed at reshaping and re-energising the innercity, and make it more exclusive and accommodating, according to its curator Mariapaola McGurk.

On Sunday a select group of Joburg residents on Sunday had a sneak preview of the JDA exhibition, which is called What’s the Plan? The exhibition has been open at Maboneng Precinct in the Joburg CBD since Tuesday August 4.

The group; which included poets, photographers and urban skateboarders; was exposed to a review of the past 15 years of the City of Joburg’s journey to reshape and re-energise the inner-city, to make it more exclusive and accommodating.

McGurk said: “We’re committed to facilitating relevant, thought-provoking public engagements around inner-city development. We have tussled with the questions of who is the inner-city, how do we involve such a diverse community in a meaning-

ful dialogue and where do we start?

We decided to prioritise the voices of those who are committed to regenerating the city from within, not the whingers or whiners but those who are courageously and determinedly shifting the inner-city landscape.”

Through the What’s the Plan? exhibition and accompanying booklet, using the intention of the Inner-city Roadmap, JDA aims to get City officials, investors, community members, planners, consultants and students to join it in reflecting on the past 15 years, particularly the approaches toward urban regeneration, spatial planning and inner-city engagement.

The aim of the exhibition is for everyone to contribute their perspectives on where they want to see the future of the inner-city, and this will serve as the start of a wider and inclusive participative process in reviewing the City’s performance for the last five years, when considering the Region F for the End of Term Report.

The What’s the Plan? exhibition has infused a mix of aerial and ground photography, maps, scale plans and architects’ drawings to capture four distinct phases in the shift from a

Part of the Joburg inner-city as seen from Claim Street in Hillbrow.

strategy based narrowly on attracting investment, to one that focuses holistically on liveability, economic sustainability, the urban poor and the needs of inner city communities.

Also armed with post-it stickers, Jeppe Photo Club members introduced Joburg Photowalkers to their environment and shared the things they liked and those they would like to change.

“The preview was used as a platform for cooperative learning. Each Jeppe Photo Club member paired with a

Joburg Photo Walker in an adventure through Maboneng and Jeppestown.

“The more established photographers had the opportunity to gain new insights into places they regularly photograph while sharing professional skills with emerging photographers,” McGurk said.

Skater Alcator Chikwiri said rather than having to move from one abandoned building to another, the city should acknowledge their need for multiple public venues, where skateboarders can engage in their thing.

“We need our own skateboarding park in the city. People hate us. We need our own space to help the City integrate sub-cultures into public places,” Chikwiri added.

Eighteen-year-old Vukani Thusi, who joined the Jeppe Photo Club six months ago, said he had the opportunity to see the City in different guises through his camera lens.

The What’s the Plan? exhibition will run at the Gauteng Institute for Architecture at 274 Fox Street in the, Maboneng Precinct until August 29.

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Being a woman does not have to blow your budget Women spend far more money on hair, nails and beauty care compared to men, monthly trips to the hair salon or nail bar become very expensive

Chloe Hackland

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eing a woman can be expensive when adding up money spent on make-up, skin products, a host of grooming services such as hair salons, nail bars and as well as clothing, handbags and shoes.

August is referred to as Women’s Month, and it is a good time to review money spent on your image and put it to work where it has more impact, such as your savings or paying down debt.

“Women are often caught in a trap of spending on themselves without taking into account how much it is actually costing them,” says Eunice Sibiya, Head of Consumer Education at FNB. “While it is unlikely that you will be convinced to completely cut out spending on beauty, it is a good idea to review expensive habits and see if there is a way to reduce costs.”

These expenditures can cost thousands of rands every year and the end result is not always obvious. First you need to understand what you are actually spending on your beauty regime. Add together all the trips to professionals during the month which includes your hair, nails and other beauty costs. Also add up the amount of money spent on actual products and clothing.

“Compare this amount to the money that you save every month or use towards paying down your debt,” says Sibiya. “There is not much point in looking after your image now if you are not looking after your future finances.”

Here are some expenses you can cut down on or even cut out completely.

Clean out the bathroom cupboard.

Take a look at the difference between

trips to the hair salon or nail bar become very expensive.

“Using professionals for beauty is where women really start to rack up the unnecessary bills,” says Sibiya.

Most, if not all, of the professional beauty services can be done at home.

“It is a matter of perspective,” says Sibiya. “Do you think that it is necessary to have your nails done every month at a salon? This month try buying a bottle of polish you like and do them yourself. The majority of people won’t notice and it will help keep your bank balance healthy.”

Consumer Education Head Eunice Sibiya The same goes for hair care. Try choosing a hair style that is easy to your bathroom cupboard and your spouse’s or even a male friend’s. You maintain. “It doesn’t mean that you will probably find it overflowing with should never get your hair done at a various products including make-up, fa- salon,” says Sibiya. “But it is worth considering if having a hairstyle that is cial creams, perfumes and lotions.

“Make-up, skin care products and high maintenance and requires frequent perfumes can be very expensive,” says trips to the salon is really worth the exSibiya. “And if you take a close look, pense.” you will probably find duplicates, or Shop smartly beauty care products that are half-used “Expensive clothes, shoes and their accessories can make a very big hole in or haven’t even been opened.”

It is worth doing a full audit of your bathroom cupboard.

“Beauty products have a shelf-life, when you are doing your audit throw out expired products,” says Sibiya.

If you have unopened bottles consider regifting them.

“Once you have cleaned out your bathroom cupboard, think carefully before making your next purchase of another lipstick, perfume or lotion,” says Sibiya. “If you keep your cupboard clean and orderly, it is less likely that you will make unnecessary purchases.”

Ditch the monthly salon visits. Women spend far more money on hair, nails and beauty care compared to men. Monthly

your budget,” says Sibiya.

The way to stop overspending at retail stores is to have a plan of action.

“Where we tend to fail is when shopping on impulse, which is nipping into a shop and coming out with new shoes or a dress without having budgeted or planned for it,” says Sibiya.

The best way to curb this is to firstly avoid unplanned trips to retail stores altogether, or if you find yourself there don’t buy the item impulsively but come back the next day.

“Most impulse shopping are items we rarely need,” says Sibiya. “Waiting until the next day will more than often stop the buying of unnecessary clothing.”

Another suggestion is to make use of end of sales. There is no need to overspend on beauty.

Smart planning, budgeting and being organised will go a long way to reducing expenses and start paying off debt or saving, which will have more impact on your life in the long run.

Chloe Hackland is Communications Manager at First National Bank

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Woman kills man at dilapidated CBD building Staff Reporter news@inner-city-gazette.co.za

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n Monday evening a woman stabbed and killed a man at the dilapidated Cape York building at corner Jeppe and Goud streets in the CBD, according to police.

Johannesburg Central police Communications Officer Warrant Officer Xoli Mbele said a 42 yearold woman allegedly stabbed a 24year-old man twice in the upper body at the building.

“Paramedics declared him dead on the scene. The motive for the murder is not yet known, and the knife used in the commission of a crime was recovered,” he said.

W/O Mbele adds that police also arrested a 21-year-old man for common robbery in Klein Street on Tuesday afternoon.

“It is alleged that suspect robbed a 55-year-old female. The victim had alighted from a taxi with her luggage when one of the trolley pushers in the street insisted that he wanted to help her. Without her consent he opened one of the bags and took her wallet, which contained R200 and bank cards. She screamed for help and police apprehended the man, and her wallet was recovered,” W/O Mbele added.

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Joburg to host global business conference The local tourism, leisure and hospitality industry is expected to benefit to the tune of R50 million during the four days of the gathering Johannesburg - Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has launched the process of hosting the Global Entrepreneurship Conference (GEC) in Joburg in 2017.

South Africa was awarded the right to host the global entrepreneurship showpiece in Joburg in two years’ time at this year’s conference in Milan, Italy. This makes it the first African city to host the four-day conference since its inception in 2009.

The conference has previously been held in the United States, United Arab Emirates, China, United Kingdom, Brazil, Russia and Italy. Columbia will host next year’s event.

The conference in Johannesburg will be held from 13-16 March 2017 and will be attended by over 5 000 del-

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Business Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu and Joburg’s Economic Development MMC Ruby Mathang display the conference banner at the launch.

egates from 160 countries, making it one of the ultimate platforms for budding business people and cementing an opportunity to strengthen current entrepreneurial ecosystems; enhance an entrepreneurial culture among the youth, women and people with disabilities; and create jobs.

The local tourism, leisure and hospitality industry is expected to benefit to the tune of R50 million during the four days of the gathering. The City will co-host the congress with Barclays Africa and SEA Africa.

Minister Zulu said hosting the GEC would provide opportunities and benefits for the entire country. These would include interaction with other local and global investors and buyers; bilateral engagement with ministers,

government and private company representatives and delegates from various countries; exposure to potential partners and mentors for entrepreneurs; and the identification of global opportunities for entrepreneurs and hubs.

“I am confident that GEC 2017 will further thrust entrepreneurship and small business development firmly on the national agenda and the collective consciousness of our nation,” said Minister Zulu.

Joburg’s Economic Development MMC Ruby Mathang, said hosting the GEC would give South Africa the opportunity to showcase its entrepreneurial capacity to the world, and also demonstrate why Johannesburg is the preferred host city of world congress-

es and business conferences.

“Entrepreneurs will get an invaluable opportunity to learn from the experiences of successful local and international innovators and also be able to create opportunities for partnerships, mentorships and the exchange of ideas and knowledge.

Johannesburg has world-class infrastructure to support hosting a world congress and its guests. As a vibrant economic, social and entrepreneurship hub, Joburg plays a major role in the African entrepreneurship network that has significant benefits for the rest of Africa,” said MMC Mathang.

Head of SEA Africa Kizito Okechukwu said: “This congress will assist businesses and promote entrepreneurship across Africa,” he added.

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News Briefs from around SA

Trade links with Angolan province

Adv Makonde Mathivha

Thulamela Municipal

manager resigns

Polokwane - The municipal manager of Thulamela Local Municipality (TLM) Advocate Makonde Mathivha has resigned from his position.

He was on suspension since April, following allegations of mismanagement of funds. He said that no good working relationship existed between him and the management of the municipality anymore.

“Thulamela municipality is no longer a good place for me to work as my relationship with the management is no longer conducive. I have agreed with the municipality to part ways with them,” said Mathivha.

He was appointed municipal manager of Thulamela in 1996 and his contract was about to expire in 2017. In an out-of-court settlement reached between Mathivha and the municipality it is stated that he will be paid his full salary for 10 months after the date of his resignation.

Thulamela Mayor Grace Mahosi declined to comment on the issue and referred media inquires to Nndwamato Tshiila, the spokesperson of the municipality.

Tshiila, however, said that he could not comment on the issue, since he did not form part of the disciplinary committee tasked to investigate the matter of Mathivha’s suspension.

Hlengani Maluleke has been appointed as the acting municipal manager.

Mbombela - Mpumalanga province will soon sign a memorandum of understanding with one of the provinces of Angola, Cuando Cubango to start working relations.

The premier’s speaker Zibonele Mncwango said the commitment was made on August 2

by Premier David Mabuza and his counterpart from Cuando Cubango province General Higino Carneiro, who was in the province on a three-day fact finding mission on investment opportunities.

Mabuza and General Carneiro met business owners and visited provincial government’s infrastructure investment projects, including the site for the International Convention Centre, Cultural Hub, skywalk, cable way and the Manyeleti Nature Reserve. Mabuza previously visited Cuando Cubango province on an invitation from the Governor.

“As South Africans, we must remember that Angolans, just like other countries, sacrificed their lives for our liberation, the least we can do in appreciation is to work together and empower ourselves. Cuando Cubango province hosted our comrades, gave them food during the struggle, we can only strengthen our friendship because we cannot be separated, we are one family,” said Mabuza.

Culture MEC Pemmy Majodina

The Land Affairs mobile lodgement office that has been launched.

Dept launches mobile claims office Durban - The KZN province is the first to launch a mobile land claims office that will travel to all eleven regions of the province.

The aim of the mobile office is to help people who are unable to travel to the offices of the Land Commissioner where they can file their claims. The unveiling of the mobile office coincides with the opening of the second phase of the land claims process which started last year.

Agriculture and Land Affairs MEC Cyril Xaba said: “This bus will speed up that process and ensure that people are not hindered in any way because the services will be clos-

er to them. The elderly who will be coming from far flung areas would have easy access to the lodgement offices and hope that this time we will not have anyone left unattended. What is also interesting about this bus is that the claims will be captured electronically and people will receive cellphone messages confirming receipt of their lodgement.”

KZN resident Mbalekelwa Mkhize is one of many people who came forward to use the new mobile land claims office.

Mkhize spoke of how his family and relatives were evicted from a farm which was located outside Pietermaritzburg in the 1970s.

Gangland upgrade to deal with violence

Cape Town Mayor Patricia de Lille

Cape Town - City of Cape Town says plans to upgrade the gang infested Manenberg are part of a long-term strategy to deal with repercussions of violence in the community.

Mayor Patricia de Lille and Western Cape Premier Helen Zille briefed the media on progress on the Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading Programme, which was announced last month. The multi-billion rand initiative will include building an emergency services hub. “From 2011 we have spent over R500 million in Manenberg, so this is nothing new. The land on which the old Jooste hospital used to be, we’re now going to build a metro police academy and a

vocational school academy,” said De Lille.

The initiative has received the backing of the Manenberg Steering Committee, which represents the views of community members. But the ANC provincial leader, Marius Fransman says the plan will be detrimental to the people of Manenberg.

“Patricia de Lille has effectively taken the hospital out of the area, and she is replacing it with what she claims is a training facility to be trained in safety. We now know that this is a spin. Three years ago when we sat in the legislature, they said they were going to upgrade the hospital into a fully-fledged hospital to service the working class,” he said.

Freedom fighter reburied at home Mthatha - The remains of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) soldier Monwabisi Bonile Ntshinka have been reburied at Xhonya village in Ngcobo.

Ntshinka was killed while on a military mission in Zimbabwe in 1988. His remains were exhumed at Warren Hills Cemetery in Bulawayo in July. Family member, Mkholisi Ntshinka said as an ex-combatant of the MK he followed the footsteps of the men who have trusted the destiny of their nation and now those nations have an impact internationally.

“I quoted heroes like Ernesto Che Guevara of Bolivia, Fidel Castro of Cuba and Thomas Sankara of Burkina Faso,” he said.

MEC for Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Pemmy Majodina said: “We are restoring our dignity as well as closing the chapter and healing the family and the nation.

Our mandate is social cohesion and nation building. We can only do that if we follow our programmes and policies to bring those who were forced to exile for us to attain the freedom we have today.”

Eastern Cape ANC secretary Oscar Mabuyane said: “We have brought back people from Mozambique and Lesotho, now we have gone to Zimbabwe. We know that there are lot more of our people if you go to countries like Angola and Tanzania, but we cannot bring them all at the same time because it is expensive.” SABC

Conference resolutions to benefit City’s elderly The City runs seven elderly daycare centres and 33 retirement villages, where several social and health programmes are implemented

Health MMC Nonceba Molwele and Mayor Tau soon after presenting the Healthy Ageing Society of Africa certificates to Florina Mofokeng and Erik Richardson.

Johannesburg - Mayor Parks Tau has promised that some of the resolutions taken at the World Congress on Healthy Ageing (WCHA) over the weekend would be considered for implementation for the benefit of the city’s senior citizens.

Officially opening the sixth edition of the congress, the first of its kind on African soil, at the Sandton Convention Centre on Friday, Mayor Tau said the elderly and their welfare were important considerations for the City, along with several other community-based programmes that are already in place to improve the quality

of life of those in their twilight years.

“It has been agreed during discussions in the provincial and national government that we need to follow up on this conference with a discussion on how we are able to take the advice and lessons learned and implement them in our programmes. For our senior citizens, who have made massive socioeconomic contributions to our country to enjoy their sunset years, it is important for us to continue to provide supportive and inclusive care. I will personally ensure that during the next mayoral committee meeting, feedback on these lessons and their planned implementation is delivered,” said Mayor Tau. The City runs seven elderly daycare centres and 33 retirement villages, where several social and health programmes are implemented. It also manages a bereavement support initiative for the elderly and provides assistance in accessing grants and social packages, assistance in tackling the abuse of the elderly, and the provision of food security. “In support of the Gauteng Provincial Government’s pharmaceutical outreach programme, the City’s Health Department is piloting a pharmaceutical supplies outreach programme to old age homes and retirement villages as a means to improve access to healthcare.

“A total of 1 504 scripts were delivered

to elderly citizens during the 2013-2014 financial year, helping to build a supportive city, one that helps our elderly live dignified lives,” the Mayor said.

Deputy Director of the Department of Health, Jeanette Hunter said her department would also implement all relevant findings from the WCHA that fall within our scope. The four-day lekgotla, which ended on Sunday, discussed healthy ageing issues. It was attended by more than 1 500 delegates and addressed by 94 national and international speakers and specialists under the theme: Bridging the Ageing Divide.

Mayor Tau also presented two centenarians with certificates from the Healthy Ageing Society of Africa in celebration of their milestones. Erik Richardson, who is aged 103, and Florina Mofokeng, 105, received an overwhelming applause when Mayor Tau handed them the certificates.

“I’m grateful for being acknowledged by the Mayor and the Healthy Ageing Society of Africa. My secret to a long life is to eat well, get enough rest and have a positive attitude,” said Mofokeng.

The congress was supported by Alzheimer’s SA, Dementia SA, South African Society of Psychiatrists, South African Neurological Rehabilitation Association and the Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society.

Man hangs himself on satellite dish Hillbrow - A man apparently hanged himself from a DStv satellite dish at the Balnagask apartment building in Banket Street on Sunday morning.

Police spokesman Sgt Mduduzi Zondo said the man lived on the third floor but hanged himself from a satellite dish on the 13th floor. “It is unclear how he gained entry into the apartment. No one knows exactly what happened, but an inquest docket has been opened,” he said.

A resident of the building said the man’s wife had left him last month. “I used to see him coming in and going to work during the day. He lived with his wife, who

recently left him,” he said.

Emergency services personnel used the balcony next to where he was hanging to take him down.

An onlooker said this was the third suicide in Hillbrow in the past month.

“We’ve had three suicides in this area recently. There were two others at buildings up the road. It’s sad that people feel they don’t have any other option. If they need help, they can ask, people will help them.

This can’t be the answer,” she said.

Residents in distress can contact the South African Depression and Anxiety Group on its 24 hour hotline 0800 567.

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Govt reintroduces death penalty

Some of the women who were rescued from Boko Haram in the Sambisa Forest.

Pic: AFP

Army frees Boko Haram hostages Maiduguri, Nigeria - The army has freed 178 people being held hostage by Boko Haram, including over 100 children, it said on Sunday, following a series of deadly attacks by the jihadists.

“During the offensive operations, 178 people held captives by the terrorists were rescued, they include 101 children, 67 women and 10 men,” military spokesperson Colonel Tukur Gusau said.

The rescue, which the army said also led to the capture of a Boko Haram commander, took place near Aulari about 70km south of Maiduguri, the spokesperson said.

The Nigerian military has announced the release of hundreds of people held captive

by Boko Haram in recent months, especially in the notorious Sambisa forest, a long-time Islamist stronghold where militants have pledged allegiance to the Islamic State

group. The release of the hostages came after several attacks by Boko Haram fighters in recent days, who killed 13 people in an assault on Malari village in Borno state early on Sunday, witnesses said.

Also on Sunday, the army said it had carried out air strikes in the northeast to repel an attack by the jihadist group and had killed a ‘large number’ of the extremists.

Boko Haram’s bloody insurgency in Nigeria alone has left over 15 000 people dead since 2009. The group has expanded its operations into neighbouring countries.

Nigeria and its neighbours are preparing to launch a new multinational force to combat the militants.

The new 8 700-strong multinational force, made up of troops from Nigeria as well as Cameroon, Chad and Niger, is expected to go into action soon, officials say. AFP

Bangui, CAR - One UN peacekeeper was killed and eight injured in the capital on Sunday after they were attacked by men bearing machineguns and grenades, a UN spokesperson Hamadoun Toure said.

The peacekeepers were carrying out an arrest warrant issued by the public prosecutor in Bangui’s PK5 district, Toure said .

“There was an exchange of fire. During the exchange we lost one peacekeeper and eight peacekeepers were wounded,” Toure said.

He declined to disclose the target of the warrant or nationality of the peacekeepers.

The country has been rocked by violence since the mostly Muslim Seleka rebel group toppled the president in 2013. Human rights abuses committed by Seleka led to the formation of a Christian militia known as the Anti-Balaka, who target Muslims and have sent tens of thousands fleeing the country.

Seleka leader Michel Djotodia resigned under regional pressure in 2014, and a transitional government is trying to steer the country to elections, scheduled for October 18. The UN mission took over from an AU peacekeeping force last September. AP

UN peacekeepers in deadly gunbattle

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N’Djamena, Chad - The gov20 years, and the duration for which ernment has reintroduced the suspects can be held without charge will be increased from death penalty just six months after its abolition, as legisla48 hours to 30 days, renewable twice. At least 40 deputies were tors passed an anti-terror bill absent, however, in a national in the face of deadly Boko assembly dominated by the Haram attacks. ruling party of President Idriss After suffering two suicide bombings in a month, Chad Deby, in power since 1990.

Chad has helped spearhead a has beefed up security. It has major regional offensive already banned the wearing launched in early 2015 to of the full Islamic veil, and on Thursday local fight the Nigerian militants, and N’Djamena is now set authorities in the capito host the headquarters of tal imposed a ban on a multinational task force. begging. The government’s draft law had Opposition leader Saleh President Idriss Deby Kebzabo said he was satisraised fears among opfied with the law, as deputies had amended ponents and rights activists that it might be used to curtail freedoms, and legislators took one article derided for a vague definition of terrorism. A provision to safeguard freedom its proposals much further, toughening sentences and giving the police greater powers of expression and human rights was added to the final draft. Kebzabo said the fight against in cases of suspected terrorism.

Penalties for lesser terror offences were in- Boko Haram allows for repression before the creased to life from the current maximum of presidential election next year. AFP

Parties resist leader’s ‘third term bid’ Brazzaville, Congo - Opposition parties have called on the population to resist attempts at constitutional reform that could allow President Denis Sassou Nguesso to seek a third term in next year’s presidential election.

Opposition parties and civil society groups convened an alternative meeting in the capital after boycotting a government-sponsored forum earlier this month which opened the possibility for Sassou Nguesso, 71, to seek another term.

Sassou Nguesso, who has ruled for 31 years during two separate spells, is banned by the current Constitution from seeking another term. He has not said whether he plans to run, but his party has pushed for constitutional reforms, which the opposition argue is a ploy to enable him to run.

“We call on the people of Congo to resist and defend the Constitution if it were to be violated,” a statement from the gathering said.

Opposition to long-ruling African leaders trying to extend President Sassou Nguesso their stay in power has triggered protests in several countries in the African continent in recent months. Reuters

Eritrean diplomat Tesfamicael Gerahtu

Govt urges UN to probe exodus

Asmara, Eritrea - The government has urged the UN Security Council to help bring human traffickers to justice, saying smuggling groups, not human rights abuses, were causing an exodus of migrants to Europe.

About 5 000 people flee Eritrea each month, according to the UNHCR. Thousands of migrants have been picked up in the Mediterranean trying to cross to Europe, and many say they are fleeing military conscription and rights abuses.

“The objective of this organised crime is to prevent Eritrea from defending their sovereignty by debilitating their human resources,” Eritrea’s foreign ministry said.

The ministry said the Security Council should investigate the issue and said Eritrea would submit ‘incontrovertible and indisputable’ evidence of crimes.

A UN report last month said the Eritrean government presided over forced labour, torture and other rights violations.

Eritrean diplomat Tesfamicael Gerahtu said the number of people said to be fleeing from his country was inflated, and that many of those claiming to be Eritrean in order to secure asylum were lying.

One of the most tightly-controlled countries in Africa, Eritrea has been ruled by President Isaias Afewerki since independence from Ethiopia in 1993. A one-party state, it has never held a national election.

It has long accused its neighbour Ethiopia, with which it fought a 1998-2000 war over a disputed border, and others in the region of trying to destabilise it. Al Jazeera

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Top position for long service player Bucs have continued to strengthen their squad, following the arrival of Edwin Gyimah from Matsatsantsa Soccer Correspondent

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eteran Orlando Pirates defender Lucky Lekgwathi is expected to take over as the team manager from Williams Okpara.

A source said Okpara, also a club legend, is expected to take over the goalkeeper coaching position. “Lucky will be the new team manager while Okpara will go back to his former job as a goalkeeper coach,” the source said. “You may have seen in the Carling Black Label Cup Okpara was the goalkeeper coach and that will be his new role.”

Asked about Lekgwathi’s new role at the team, coach Eric Tinkler said they will announce something later.

“For now, Lucky is back in training, but we will explain his new role in the team,” he explained.

Bucs have continued to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2015/16 Absa Premiership season, following the arrival of Edwin Gyimah from Matsat-

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santsa on Friday. Orlando Pirates have completed the signing of Edwin Gyimah from SuperSport United, and it is only a matter of time before an official announcement is made.

The Ghana international took to Facebook to confirm his move to the Soweto giants, posting a picture of himself in a Bucs jersey on the eve of the fifth edition of the Carling Black Label Cup. Gyimah, who spent last season on loan at Mpumalanga Black Aces, had been in talks with Pirates since leaving the Mbombela-based club at the end of the 2014/15 season.

Dr Irvin Khoza was quoted on several media platforms confirming the club’s desire to sign the 24-year-old player from Matsatsantsa.

Head coach Eric Tinkler says Bucs can only sign one foreign player ahead of next season, meaning that they already have Issa Sarr, Tendai Ndoro, Felipe Ovono and possibly Gyimah, on their books, while Zambian striker Musonda

Mwape is believed to be on his way out of the Bucs club.

Gyimah’s versatility, coupled with experience should see him walk straight into Tinkler’s starting line-up, but the club has quality players who have been together for over three years.

Malawian striker Chiukepo Msowoya, who is currently on trial at BidVest Wits, has impressed coach Gavin Hunt and they want to sign him.

A source in Blantyre Malawi said that the player was given one week to impress the Clever Boys’ technical team and he didn’t fail to do so. The striker was supposed to return to Malawi this past weekend but the PSL club has kept him. “Msowoya is still in South Africa because he has impressed coach Gavin Hunt and they want to have him in the team,” a source said.

Msowoya is a former Pirates striker, who also played for Platinum Stars, and has also played in Mozambique.

Kaizer Chiefs winger Ovidy Karuru

is likely to remain at Chiefs for the 2015/16 season, with Steve Komphela happy with what he has seen in him in the last four weeks.

Though he was originally put on the transfer list, together with a number of other players, Karuru may still stay at the club for the new season. A source at the club said coach Steve Komphela has requested to keep the player because they have a tight schedule ahead, and he needs to have a well-balanced squad.

“After seeing what he can offer, the coach has further asked the management not to transfer the player yet as he may be needed in the new season.

That’s why he is still here, though there were interested teams in Belgium,” the source said.

The 26-year-old Zimbabwean player will be keeping a close eye on Mandla Masango’s future, and could still force a move away from the club in search of regular game time, should the Bafana Bafana star return to the club.

Caster Semenya

Semenya qualifies for world champs She ran a few 1 500m races to build endurance and work on race tactics, but the plan was to qualify for the two-lap event Nazli Hamilton

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outh African runner Caster Semenya snuck into the South African team for the World Championships after running a qualifying time on Saturday in a last-ditch attempt to make it to Beijing.

Semenya ran a 2:00.72 at a meeting in Linz, Austria. The athlete from Polokwane has endured an uphill battle to qualification after a slump in form, coaching troubles and injury setbacks in the past couple of years.

The World Championships in Beijing was a huge goal for Semenya, who missed the last edition as well as the Commonwealth Games in Scotland last year. Semenya changed coaching stables late last year, splitting from coach Maria Mutola and joining Jean Verster’s group in Potchefstroom. Verster and Semenya had to start from scratch, making their way through a series of small meetings as they adjusted the training schedule.

The athlete ran a few 1 500m races in a bid to build endurance and work on race tactics, but the plan was always to qualify for the two-lap event.

Semenya is far from on form though; she has struggled to break two-minutes in the 800m, her last time under the magic barrier was a 1:58.92 in Rietie in 2013 and competition will be tough in Beijing.

Semenya’s qualifying time on Saturday is only the 48th fastest in the world this year, with Eunice Jepkoech Sum of Kenya leading the way with a 1:56.99. The real goal, though, is the Olympic Games next year and there is lots of time between then and now. supersport.com