Kasie focus issue 12 by Kasie Focus

August 2017

SanParks windfall to communities pg 2

Sasol win big at gsports pg 3

Emnothweni get maths boost pg 4

Baxter confident of victory pg 8

Government consider bailing out SAA at the expense of Telkom

THE National Treasury has reportedly confirmed that government is considering selling its stake in Telkom to fund yet another South African Airways (SAA) bailout. Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba’s spokesperson Mayihlome Tshwete says it’s among the options being looked into but that nothing has been finalised. Earlier on Wednesday, deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa dodged questions in Parliament on whether government has approved a plan to bail SAA out with R10 billion. “The issue that Honourable Lees is talking about… we continue to discuss state-owned enterprises and assets that are owned by the government…” The airline runs one of Africa’s biggest fleets but is loss-making. It received state

funds in July to help to repay debts and also depends on government debt guarantees of about R20 billion. “It’s an option among others we are looking into, and nothing has been finalised,” Tshwete said. Mayihlome was responding to comments by opposition Democratic Alliance party lawmaker Alf Lees, who told Parliament that Treasury was looking to sell its stake in Telkom to fund SAA. Gigaba told Parliament on 4 August the state would not privatise SAA or sell its stake in Telkom to fund bailouts of struggling state firms. The government holds a stake about 39% in Telkom, while government pension fund the Public Investment Corporation holds another 11.4%.

Gigaba has said he would disclose a preferable financing option for SAA at the medium-term budget statement in October. Deputy Finance Minister Sfiso Buthelezi earlier on Wednesday told Parliament SAA would not be allowed to “go under.” The Democratic Alliance party has called on the government to privatise the airline. “We have seen this movie before and we know how it ends – SAA continues to fail and will need more bailouts,” Lees said in a statement, adding that bailouts of state firms were depleting the state coffers and were also a cause of credit ratings downgrades. Credit ratings agencies say SAA should be reformed and cite the cost of propping it up as a threat to South Africa’s credit rating. S&P Global Ratings and Fitch have downgraded South Africa’s credit to “junk” status.

August 2017 WHILE the windy August is my birthday month, let me not be selfish by not wishing all the women a Happy Women’s Month. It was in this month many years ago when brave women stood up against the then apartheid regime as they fought for their rights. Soon after August, the country will be again in a celebratory mood this coming month of September as we celebrate Heritage Month. We hope to stand together and appreciate

each other’s culture as the country. Let me also take my hat off for former deputy minister of education, Mduduzi Manana for listening to his conscious. After assaulting two women, Manana did an hounarable thing and show some good leadership qualities by resigning, something that many leaders will never do. Well done morena.

SANParks windfall for Limpopo communities

Lerato Jiyane

SOUTH Africans can look forward to entering most national parks for free when SA National Parks (SANParks) launches its annual week on September 17. Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa officially launched the “free week” at the Golden Gate Highlands National Park (GGHNP) in the eastern Free State. However, Limpopo residents and visitors can expect an extension windfall. While the SANParks free week is scheduled to end on Friday September 22, Mapungubwe and Marakele national parks will extend the week to Sunday, September 24. Since its inception in 2006, National Parks Week has seen an influx of over 220 000 day visitors in all participating national parks. The concept of National Parks Week was established in a bid to cultivate a sense of pride in South Africa’s natural, cultural and historical heritage, protected by the National Parks system. After the official opening, people can start making their way to a national park of their choice including Mapungubwe, Marakele and Kruger in the Limpopo province. “We are hoping to see an influx of people at all our parks especially because Sunday the 24th is Heritage Day which is all about celebrating our heritage and culture and what a better way to celebrate that if

not spending a day in a national park,” said Lombard Shirindzi, general Manager of the Northern Region Parks. “Our theme for this year is still ‘Know your national parks’ and we encourage one and all to visit these parks that are full of rich history and heritage,” Shirindzi said. Limpopo communities also have four entry points into the Kruger National Park accessible to them: Pafuri, Punda Maria, Phalaborwa and Orpen. Though the Orpen gate is actually in Mpumalanga, it is on the border with Limpopo province, 31km south of Hoedspruit town. All people from school groups, community members and higher education institutions are encouraged to use this opportunity that will give them a wealth of knowledge about the deep heritage entrenched in the country’s national parks. All that is required is for individuals to produce their green bar-coded South African identity document. A detailed programme on the activities lined up for the week will be available on the SANParks website. Large groups such as schools and communities are encouraged to call the parks and pre-book to avoid waiting for too long. Parks contacts are as follows: Mapungubwe (015) 534 7923/4 and Marakele (014) 777- 6929.

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Sasol bags biggest accolade at the gsport Awards INTERNATIONAL integrated chemicals and energy company, Sasol walked away with the coveted Sponsor of the Year award at the annual gsport awards held in Johannesburg on Saturday night. Pitted against netball league title sponsors, Brutal Fruit, and national women’s cricket sponsor, Momentum; Sasol emerged triumphant for their role in making it possible for women’s sport to grow and head into the professional era. “We are very humbled to receive this accolade again, it shows that our commitment and dedication to the upliftment of women’s sport is being recognised. When we began this journey with SAFA, it was not our intention to win awards, but to make a positive nition further validates our position as the change in women’s sport and such recog- premier sponsor of women’s sport in the

Joburg is working towards a cleaner city

Do you want a cleaner city? Do you want a litter-free neighbourhood? Then roll up your sleeves and join the City of Johannesburg’s volunteer clean-up campaign: A Re Sebetseng – together let’s make Joburg work! City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Herman Mashaba calls on all Joburg residents to partner with the City to clean up their neighbourhoods on the last Saturday of each month, starting from the 30th September.

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country,” said Charlotte Mokoena, Sasol Executive Vice President Human Resources and Corporate Affairs. “I would like to thank Sasol for their continued sponsorship of soccer development and over the years they have become an integral part of what SAFA intends to achieve in order to dominate football in the continent and eventually, the world,” said SAFA CEO Dennis Mumble. Sasol currently sponsors the senior women’s national team, Banyana Banyana as well as the semi-professional Sasol League. The Sasol League takes place across all the nine provinces of South Africa. Matches are played on Saturdays and Sundays in the afternoon and will culminate with the National Championships that take place over a period of one week towards the end of the year. Aimed at promoting South African women in sport, the annual gsport Awards has been running since 2006, when Atlanta double Olympian gold medal winner Penny Heyns was inducted as the inaugural gsport Hall of Fame recipient 10 years after she became the first double Olympic gold medal winner for South Africa. Caption: Charlotte Mokoena, Sasol Executive Vice President Human Resources and Corporate Affairs accepts Sponsor of the Year awards from Sports MEC Faith Mazibuko at the gsport Awards. Photo Credit: gsport

August 2017

Sasol Energy drives education in Zandspruit community SASOL Energy has embraced governments National Development Plan to create a sustainable education system with high quality, universal early childhood education as well as a quality school education with global competitive literacy and numeracy standards. In an effort to contribute towards the country’s 2030 education goals, Sasol has provided 210 learners from Emthonjeni Community Centre, based in Zandspruit, with an opportunity to be part of a 12-month literature and mathematics web-based training programme. The official handover took place on 16 August 2017 at the centre. “As Sasol we are aware of our responsibility to make a positive impactful contribution to the communities where we operate. The support that we have given to Emthonjeni

over the years is our way of re-affirming our commitment to our surrounding communities,” said Christopher Kabosha, Senior Manager: Corporate Affairs and Marketing at Sasol Energy. Louise Rivett from Emthonjeni Community Centre said, “We are exceptionally grateful for the support that we received from Sasol which does not only consist of the 12-month literature and mathematics web-based training programme, but is also coupled by a donation of an ablution container for the aftercare centre as well as an installation of a security system at our bakery centre.” Sasol Energy’s continued involvement in supporting government’s key priorities is a step towards securing a sustainable future for both communities and for Sasol Energy’s business Kabosha added.

City of Johannesburg calls for public City of Johannesburg to adopt a single land use scheme

participation on a Single Land Use Scheme

The City of Johannesburg is calling on all residents and businesses to make inputs to the Single Land Use Scheme Draft. Section 24 (1) of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) 16 of 2013 read with section 6 (1) of the City of Johannesburg Municipal Planning By-Law 2016 require all municipalities to adopt and approve a Single Land Use Scheme, within 5 years of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act coming into operation. Residents are therefore encouraged to take an active part in this public participation process. All inputs to the Single Land Use Scheme Draft need to be submitted before 13 October 2017. Public consultations will be convened in all of the City’s seven (7) Regions to afford Johannesburg residents the opportunity for their inputs: Region

Date

Time(s)

Venue

04 September

18:00 - 21:00

Midrand Fire Station

06 September

18:00 - 20:00

Marks Park Sports Club

04 September

18:00 - 21:00

Roodepoort Civic Centre in Florida Park

05 September

12:00 - 14:00

Council Chamber, Jabulani Civic Centre, No.1 Koma Rd

17:30 - 19:30

Council Chamber, Jabulani Civic Centre, No.1 Koma Rd

12:00 - 14:00

Malboro Community Hall

18:00 - 19:30

Malboro Community Hall

06 September

Notice is hereby given in terms of section 24(1) of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 16 of 2013 (SPLUMA), read with section 6(1) of the COJ Municipal Planning By-law, 2016, that the City of Johannesburg has declared its intention to adopt a single Land Use Scheme for its area of jurisdiction. In terms of the mentioned sections above, all municipalities shall adopt and approve, after public consultation, a single Land Use Scheme for its entire area of jurisdiction within 5 years of the Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA) coming into operation. The Land Use Scheme must include scheme regulations setting out the procedures and conditions relating to the use and development of land in any zone. The City has a duty to enforce the provisions of its Land Use Scheme once in operation and any use of land which is deemed contrary to such Land Use Scheme shall constitute a criminal offence. Copies of the draft Land Use Scheme will lie open for inspection during normal ofﬁce hours until 13 October 2017 at :

07 September

18:00 - 21:00

Queen Modjadji Room, Eureka House, Cnr. Marlborough and Rosettenville Roads, Springﬁeld.

07 September

14:00 - 16:00

Ennerdale Civic Centre

• Help Desk, 5th Floor, A-Block, Metropolitan Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard, Braamfontein; • The Group Legal & Contracts Department’s Legal Library at the same address on the 3rd Floor, A-Block; • All Council Libraries throughout the City; • All Regional Ofﬁces; • On the CoJ’s website: www.joburg.org.za Any comment on the draft Land Use Scheme must be addressed to the Executive Director : Development Planning, clearly marked “CoJ LUS COMMENTS”, and submitted in writing on or before 13 October 2017, as follows : • By hand to the Help Desk at the physical address provided above; • By post (PO Box 30773, Johannesburg, 2017); • By e-mail : CoJLandUseSchemeComments@joburg.org.za

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August 2017

Baxter confident of victory against Cape Verde BAFANA Bafana midfielder, Dean Furman has described Friday’s FIFA World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde here in Praia’s Estadio Nacional as a massive game which might set the tone for Russia 2018. Speaking after the team trained at the match venue on Wednesday morning, Furman said the team spirit was amazing despite an energy-sapping 13-hour flight which saw the team fly via Libreville, Gabon to refill. Bafana Bafana left OR Tambo around 11h00 on Tuesday morning but only arrived in Cape Verde’s Nelson Mandela International Airport just before midnight on Tuesday. With a 3-hour difference, it means the boys had to have a full blown training at around 11h00 on Wednesday. Both Furman and coach Stuart Baxter said while it might have been early to say wheth- it was the positive energy in the team that er the team was gelling to their liking or not, they both found amazing and exciting.

“A win here on Friday will definitely set things nicely. It will galvanise us to go for the kill on 5 September at Moses Mabhida Stadium and if we win the two matches, that will give us a huge 10 points cushion. “It means if that happens, FNB Stadium will be beaming when Burkina Faso travel to South Africa in October. These are exciting times,” said Furman. He was supported by Kamohelo Mokotjo who is now with Brentford FC in England who said having garnered a huge 2-0 away win over Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, things were really getting interesting again for the Senior Men’s National Team. “It would be great to produce such performances on constant basis and everyone is looking forward to Friday’s game,” he said. All players have reported for duty with the South African based players meeting their overseas counterparts here in Praia on Tuesday evening. “I like the spirit in this team,” said coach Baxter. “If there is one thing you can’t fault the boys it is their camaraderie and unity,” he added saying he didn’t want to put the team under pressure by insisting for a win at all costs. Baxter said having produced a good win over Nigeria, he had emphasised among the players to do so on constant basis. “We all want to go to Russia and qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations and there is no better motivation for players than the idea of qualifying for two major global tournaments,” he said.