DISTRIBUTED IN TOWNSHIPS/COMMUNITIES OF : • SEDIBENG DISTRICT • CITY OF EKURHULENI • DIPALESENG MUNICIPALITY (BALFOUR) • CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Senenya o khethiloe hore a fetisetsoe Holong ea Fame - LIPAPADI PAGE 12
FOLLOW/LIKE US @mapepeza_media
VOLUME 5 - ISSUE #31 - 03 AUGUST 2018 CONTACT US Editor: (078)221 8002 Adverts: (083)758 3892 info@mapepezamedia.co.za www.mapepezamedia.co.za
VISIT US Sedibeng: 66 Voortrekker Str, No.13, (Beares Building), Heidelberg, 1438 Ekurhuleni: Cnr Maphike & Motaung Str, No. 6, (Phalime Pharmacy), Katlehong, 1431
FREE! MAHALA!
TAKE ONE!
READ AND SHARE!
MZANSI WOMEN
UNITED!
#TotalShutDown marches held countrywide against gender-based violence and abuse! FULL STORY ON PAGE 5
FIRST SCHOOL OF AVIATION OPEN IN EKURHULENI!
VOPAK INTERNS ENJOYING THE DURBAN LIFE! Page 4
Page 5
#PLEASECALLME PLANS TO FIGHT VODACOM AT JSE! Page 3
MAHALA!
IT’S FRE
EVERY F R Weekly Community Newspaper
E!
IDAY Read eMapepeza on www.issuu.com/mapepeza
M
News
into a tavern to buy liquor. They reported they were robbed by six armed suspects next to a popular zone 3 tavern on Saturday, July 28. “The man was dropped off next to a tavern and his girlfriend was dropped off in Evaton West Ext 11 and later on the tracker system traced the van to a place somewhere in Lawley where it was found dumped,” explained Captain Moopeloa . Both incidents are related to taverns in zone 3 and zone 7 and both incidents 06 suspects were involved. Whoever might have any information is requested to contact Evaton police spokesperson Captain Moopeloa on: 079 694 6749 or Evaton police on: (016)596 1043/4.
Get the latest news from Mapepeza!
Add ‘Mapepeza’ to your contacts on your phone with this number:
(078) 221 8002
Send us a Whatsapp message with your name and location, and we’ll add you to our broadcast group.
Send us your tip-offs letters, views, opinions, stories, news via Whatsapp Group, anytime. Your numbers will also be added on the ‘Mapepeza Newspaper’ group for instant news, local stories and updates! *Whatsapp group is optional, anonymous submissions accepted.
MAPEPEZA ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Mapepeza Newspaper
SCAN for INSTANT News Update online...
@mapepeza_media issuu.com/mapepeza Visit our NEW OFFICES in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni No.6, 1st Floor, Phalime Centre Corner Motaung & Maphike, Phalime Section, Katlehong.
2|
“If you have no confidence in yourself, you are twice defeated in the race of life.” - MARCUS GARVEY
Bible verse of the Week:
“And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell...- MATTHEW 10:28
Cops looking for six dangerous suspects in Evaton Zone 3&7! Evaton police and Sedibeng Trio Task Team have appealed to the community, especially residents living in zone 7A, in tracing six murder suspects. This is after a prominent tavern owner, Thabo Wilton Mashego also know as “Blah”, was shot and killed at his tavern. The incident took place on Saturday evening, July 28. “A total of six armed criminals entered his house and robbed him undisclosed amount of cash, two Samsung cellphones. They further went into a tavern and robbed patrons of their belongings, and one gun shot was heard as they left the scene,” said Captain A.Moopeloa of Evaton SAPS. A 46 year old old man and his girlfriend were hijacked a white van, while they were about to get
Quote of the Week:
Mapepeza | #31 - 03 August 2018
#OperationBuyaMthetho promises to make a dent on crime in Gauteng!
Efforts to combat aggravated robberies are paying off, with a significant reduction seen in cash-intransit (CIT) heists, which dropped by 63% from April to June 2018. From 15 April 2018 to June 2018, CIT robberies have declined by 63%, Police Minister Bheki Cele told a media briefing in Tembisa on Thursday (August 3). According to the figures, Gauteng moved from 20 to seven CIT robberies. Mpumalanga moved from five to one, North West from three to zero, while the Western Cape and Eastern Cape stayed the same at two and four respectively. A total of 42 people linked to CIT robberies have been arrested to date. Among those arrested is Wellington 'Bibi' Ceneda from Tembisa, the alleged kingpin behind more than 20 heists in Gauteng, the North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga. Ceneda, whose crimes amount to over R46 million, was arrested in the Free State last week and made his first court appearance on Monday, 20 August. Ceneda’s alleged henchmen -- Tauyaborwa “Spikiri” Machika, Sello “The Teacher” Senyatsi, Thato “The Bomber” Gaopatwe, Collen “Jabu” Mmamadi, Calvin “Boze” Molete, Paul “The Patriarch” Sibande, and Stanford “Madam” Dihangoane -- have also been nabbed. These arrests are part of the nationwide stabilisation operation known as Operation Buya Mthetho. “Buya Mthetho” is an operational plan by the law enforcement leadership in Gauteng to respond to the clarion call by government for an urgent plan to address the surge in lawlessness, restore safety and ultimately restore public confidence in the Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster. The multi-disciplinary investigative operation, consisting of members from Crime Intelligence, seasoned and experienced detectives and specialised tactical teams, has also seen the recovery of 48 firearms, 54 vehicles, 47 explosive devices and over 150 rounds of ammunition used in the heists. Millions of rands have been seized. “We are serious about turning the tide. We will not rest until we win the war on crime. We are breaking the backs of the criminals in the CIT space,” Cele said before calling on community members to work with the police to apprehend suspects.
Reclaiming the streets from criminals
Operation Buya Mthetho is not only focused on CIT robberies but also other crime categories, which have also seen great improvements, especially in the City of Johannesburg. Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba and City of Ekurhuleni, Mayor Mzwandile Masina joined the Minister’s briefing. In Tembisa alone, Cele said 84 suspects have been arrested in the last 36 hours for various crimes. The 84 suspects include four criminals on the country’s top 15 most wanted criminals. “We are serious about ensuring that our people are and feel safe in line with Outcome 3 of the National Development Plan. Crime cannot only be a police issue. We need to partner with other law enforcement agencies like the metro police officers,” said Cele. Going forward, the Minister said they will be focusing their efforts on ridding Gauteng province, the economic hub of the country, of crime. This will be done by increasing police visibility. “We want to clean up Gauteng because 50% of the crime committed in South Africa happens in this province. That is why we gave Gauteng 54 high performance cars to deal with criminals.” From illicit cigarettes to those who abuse women and children and hijackers, the Minister warned that they will be out to get the perpetrators. Over 22 000 vehicles were hijacked in Gauteng alone in the previous financial year. Most of these cars, the Minister said, are used in CIT crimes, while others cross the border to neighbouring countries. “We will continue to stamp the authority of the State in our efforts to prevent, combat and investigate crime and we will do this without any fear or favour,” Cele said. He said they will also continue with their special focus and deal with issues of women safety. “If needs be, we will go toe to toe with these criminals. I want to make a clarion call to police officers to be very hard on women abusers,” he said, adding that SAPS will now be working with the NPA to ensure that crimes against women are prioritised.
“We want to clean up Gauteng because 50% of the crime committed in South Africa happens in this province...” - Police Minister Bheki Cele addressing the media.
SASSA August payments without major incident!
Basebetsi ba sebetsang ka thata, ba letetseng ho fumana chelete, ba tla tlameha ho tobana le keketseho ea theko ea peterole ea 1 pesent ea lithara ka Laboraro (la 1 Phato). Lihlopha tsa Bobeli tsa 93 le 95 (ULP le LRP) li tla phahama ka 1 sent. Sena se tla nka lithara tsa 95 ho tloha R16.02 ho ea ho R16.03 Gauteng. Mantsoeng a eona haufinyane tjena, Lefapha la Matla le boletse likarolo tse peli tsa diesei tse bolelang Diesel 0.05% le 0.005% Sulfure e fokotseha ka 4 cm. Theko e lekaneng ea parafini e khanyang (Wholesale) e nyoloha ka lisenteng tse 4 ha e ntse e le ea parafine e khanyang (SMNRP) e nyolohang ka lisente tse 5. Tlhōrano e kholo ea LPGAS e eketseha ka sente tse 17 ka kilogram. “Ka karolelano litefiso tsa machaba tsa lihlahisoa tsa peterole le dielese le parafine e khanyang li ile tsa fokotseha ha nako e ntse e hlahlojoa,” ho boletse lekala lena.
#PLEASECALLME MOVEMENT TAKES FIGHT TO THE J.S.E! On the 10th August 2018, the #pleasecallme movement protest will take place at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) offices in Sandton, this is in hopes to convince Vodacom to respect the court's decision and pay Nkosana Makate what's rightfully his. On July 18, the protesters took the fight to the headquarters of the cellular network in Midrand. Makate from Katlehong in Ekurhuleni, is the brainchild of the "Please call me" idea. He got the inspiration after his wife told him about her struggles to get hold of him when she does not have any airtime. As an employee of the cellular giant at the time, that's when he got the idea and took it to Vodacom management . Vodacom was the first network in South Africa to use a 'Please call me' services followed by other Networks. They benefitted from the concept for almost 20 years without acknowledging or compensation Nkosana. Thats when the 'inventor' took the company he used to work for to court. Vodacom had since not paid Makate for his idea despite the court order rulling in Makate's favour. Initially, reports suggested that about R14 Billion is owed to Malate, but that is yet to be confirmed when money has been received. In a bid to silence the maker, the company went to court last month to submit an urgent interdict against him. But the campaigning movement will not be shaken by Vodacom’s refusal to pay Makate. During the August 10 march, the #pleasecallme group will submit a memorandum to the JSE, urging them to force Vodacom to respect the court’s decision to settle the matter as soon as possible.
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) August payment cycle has gone off without any major incidents at all pilot sites spread throughout the country. “The South African Post Office (SAPO) made 100% cash payments at all its pilot sites. This modest achievement can be attributed to the expertise that was pooled from among major role players in the banking, retail and ICT industries, as well as the long hours of hard work put in by SASSA and SAPO staff,” Social Development Minister Susan Shabangu announced on Thursday (August 2). The 1st of August marked a historic milestone for the partnership between SASSA and SAPO regarding the payment of social grants. This was the first day that SAPO piloted the takeover of cash payments of social grants at pay points, a function previously performed by Cash Paymaster Services (CPS). This comes at the back of technical glitches that were experienced during the July payment cycle. Shabangu said the system has been optimised to the extent that it can handle the number of transactions in conformity with the standards of the banking industry. ”This is the single most significant reason there were no glitches, in spite of the system being under immense pressure. The smooth manner in which payments were done, points out the readiness of SASSA and SAPO in completely taking over the payment of social grants once the CPS contract expires at the end of September, as directed by the Constitutional Court,” the Minister said. She noted that a few incidents were experienced where beneficiaries with new SASSA cards attempted to collect their grant monies at pay points, but were redirected to ATMs (automated teller machine) and participating merchants. “Beneficiaries are made aware that the new SASSA card works the same way as any bank card with a PIN and does not make use of biometrics (fingerprints) as a method of verification. Beneficiaries who previously used PINs to access their grants using the old SASSA card are requested to collect their grants from ATMs and retailers. This category of beneficiaries will no longer be served at pay points because the pay points use finger prints as a method of verification,” the Minister explained. Beneficiaries with queries can contact SASSA toll free on 0800 60 10 11 or inbox SASSA on social media (Facebook and Twitter).
Minister congratulates the first black woman Chancellor!
Higher Education and Training Minister Naledi Pandor has congratulated Dr Judy Dlamini, who was announced as the first black woman to be appointed as the Chancellor of the Witwatersrand (Wits) University. Dlamini will take over as Chancellor from the retired Justice Dikgang Moseneke in December 2018. Pandor said it was pleasing that in this year of the centenary celebrations of Tata Nelson Mandela and Mama Albertina Sisulu, one of South Africa’s leading institutions has appointed a black woman to such an important position. “I regard the issue of transformation in higher education as one of my priorities. It is really important that we recognise and
celebrate seeing more and more excellent black women occupying upper echelons within various institutions of higher education and training. “I am certain that their leadership will inspire more young black people and women in particular to become successful academics and future leaders of our institutions. “I am particularly pleased with the appointment of Dr Judy Dlamini as the first black woman chancellor of Wits. It augurs well for our transformation agenda and I am sure she will help us to get more young women to follow in her footsteps,” Minister Pandor said. Dr Dlamini is the first woman chancellor appointee in 96 years of Wits existence.
Benefits of new SASSA card
Amongst the benefits is that grant recipients are entitled to three free cash withdrawals at points of sale, one free withdrawal at the Post Office per month, free swipes at points of sale, the card is accepted by all ATMs displaying the VISA sign, and no unauthorized deductions will be allowed on the new SASSA card. As part of the national plan, various Ministers from the Inter Ministerial Committee will be spread across the country to further communicate the benefits of the new SASSA card.
“Beneficiaries are made aware that the new SASSA card works the same way as any bank card with a PIN and does not make use of fingerprints (biometrics) as a method of verification.”- Minister Susan Shabangu.
TBS Hardware and Construction Supplies opened its doors on Thursday, August 2 at the Ratanda Shopping Centre at Protea Street. The store invites contractors, construction companies, industries and fabricators to come see the great prices for hardware. TBS Hardware and Construction Supplies offers free delivery within a 40 km radius. Get building material, hand-tools, DIY supplies, workshop machinery, cement, steel and more inside the shop. The store offers support to all customers who need advice on choosing the right supplies for all their construction needs. Visit the store or call 016 100 3051 to order your supplies today.
COFFEE | PHOTOGRAPHY| ART
FREE NOTICES FOR JIYANA FUNERAL CUSTOMERS Jiyana Funeral Home will provide the latest funeral notices in your area on the deaths, funerals and other useful information, here on Mapepeza. For simple and affordable funeral plans, call Jiyana Funeral on 078 884 1456 or visit their office in Heidelberg at the 1st floor of the Beares Furniture building (66 Voortrekker Street).
Shop No.41. Uekermann Heidelberg, Gauteng
Certified and Trade-Tested Plumbers. We are 100% Black-owned company
#31 - 03 August 2018 |
Mapepeza | 3
Vopak South Africa Managing Director Paul Cox (centre) is flanked by the Managing Director of Tasiso Consulting Sizwe George, Human Resources Director at Vopak Zameka Cain and the young ladies participalting in the internship programme at the round-table engagement at Heidelberg Kloof on July 30.
Lesedi ladies enjoying internship in Durban!
The group of young ladies from around Lesedi Local Municipality have collectively said that their experience during the Vopak internship programme has been great since they departed for the first time in February this year. On Monday afternoon, July 30 the management of the bulk fuel storage company and other valued stakeholders held the second roundtable meeting with the local girls, who recently visited their families after a short break. The managing director of Vopak in South Africa, Paul Cox, welcomed all the guests and let the young ladies do the talking when it came to the internship programme. In the engagement event held at the Heidelberg Kloof, the girls shared their personal
and collective experiences of how their time at the Vopak South Africa main plant has been thus far. This occasion also marked the halfway point of their journey to becoming qualified operators set to work at the Vopak bulk fuel terminal in Jameson Park next year. “It’s very nice to work at Vopak. There are lot of benefits that people working there receive, like free food during lunch hours. At first, I came with my lunchbox thinking I will have to look out for myself. But when I saw people ordering food at the training centre, I realized that everything is taken care of,” said one of the girls. Besides the hard work done at the main plant in the coastal city of Kwa-Zulu Natal, the girls learned some personal development
skills and got team-building sessions from some of the trainers. “They also exposed us to customer management training and how to be better people in life,” the girls confirmed. During the training, each intern receives a monthly stipend and accommodation including free trips back home every two months. The group has been living under the care of the multi-national company at a cottage in Durban, where they are safely accommodated. They are assisted by a helper that has been with them since they began a few months ago.Besides their experience at the Vopak Training Centre, the young women shared interesting stories on how they are adjusting to living in a new environment. “We have experienced it for ourselves the
statement that says ‘Fact Durban Rocks’, it does rock indeed,” said one of the girls. The managing director of Vopak South Africa said the internship programme is one of many initiatives they will be doing in the Lesedi Local Municipality and its communities. He said the company does have a social responsibility duty to make a positive impact to the people by improving their lives. The group of ten interns were selected earlier this year after their applications were received by the recruiter, Tasiso Consulting. The company facilitates the internship training on behalf of Vopak. The fuel storage plant in Jameson Park is an automated facility, mostly operated by smart technologies. The group of ladies will be managing the many operations on a full time basis.
New laws to ‘clean up’ towing industry in Gauteng!
TOWING OPERATORS EXPECTED TO CARRY IDENTITY CARDS TO REDUCE MISCONDUCT! The Gauteng Provincial Road Traffic Act (No.10 of 1997) will be amended in an effort to better govern the towing industry and promote professional business practices. According to Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Ismail Vadi, the tow truck industry operates in an entirely unregulated environment and has come under increasing criticism from the public as operators constantly rush to accident scenes, disregarding road traffic laws and regulations. There are cases of intimidation of accident victims by operators and allegations of clients being over charged or charged unfairly for services rendered. Introducing the Bill in the provincial legislature on Thursday (August 2), Vadi said that the new policy will regulate the tow truck industry, promote road traffic safety and support economic growth and development of this transport sub-sector. Gauteng has a population of over 13 million people who own over 4.6 million cars.
4 |
With this, the risk of accidents and mechanical breakdowns on the roads has increased considerably. “In the absence of an effective regulatory system, allegations of misconduct against tow truck operators have increased. “These allegations include the bribing of police officers to get first notification on an accident occurrence, recommending panel beaters who pay commission to towing personnel, reckless driving and charging excessive towing charges,” the Gauteng Department for Roads and Transport said. Vadi said the need for quick removal of vehicles damaged in accidents and mechanical breakdowns has given rise to a highly competitive tow truck industry that must regulated in the public interest. “The proposed Bill provides for the MEC to prescribe requirements to be followed by an operator of a tow truck on a public road. “It also provides an enabling mechanism for the appointment of an inspectorate of breakdown vehicle operators, which func-
Mapepeza | #31 - 03 August 2018
tion ordinarily is carried out by the Gauteng Traffic Police,” the department said. The department said tow truck operators will have to comply with the minimum requirements that are provided for in the National Road Traffic Act (No.93 of 1996) and those set by the South African National Standards (SANS), which apply to modified vehicles such as tow trucks before being permitted to operate as tow trucks. “Tow truck operators will have to carry a
card issued by Registering Authorities that shall have information on the trade name, type of business, postal and street address, contact details and an original Tax Clearance Certificate,” the department said. Particulars of the tow truck operator and the driver must be printed on the Tow Truck Operator Card. These include full name, identity number, photograph of the person and contact details.
New Hardware store now open in Ratanda, Heidelberg
Green light for Sedibeng Water Treatment Plant project!
Work on the much-awaited Sedibeng Water Treatment Plant project will begin soon after Water and Sanitation Minister Gugile Nkwinti signed an agreement with the Gauteng government paving the way for the project. The project had experienced delays mostly due to community protests and demands for employment and business opportunities for locals. There was also a budget shortfall that delayed the completion of module six of the project. The meeting between Nkwinti and Gauteng government officials also resolved that the community, through its Steering Committee, will be consulted on the possibility of jobs and other economic opportunities for residents of Emfuleni and surrounding areas. This is the second meeting in as many weeks, following the intervention of Minister Nkwinti and who has been seized with finding a lasting solution to complete the project. In a new plan unveiled on Saturday, Minister Nkwinti’s Department made available a budget for the conclusion of module six, that will be completed early next year and this will allow for module seven to kick in. The Department of Water and Sanitation is also processing payments in favour of service providers who are still owed money for work undertaken thus far. The meeting also agreed that detailed design work for the next module by Rand Water will resume so that when the budget is available, it should be all systems go as planning was undertaken in the past two years.
President Ramaphosa commits to address #TotalShutdown memo! President Cyril Ramaphosa has committed his office to looking into all of the demands from the organisers of the #TotalShutdown march. Demonstrators on handed over a memorandum of 24 demands at the culmination of the march aimed at registering gross unhappiness over femicide and gender based violence in the country. In accepting the memorandum from the Pretoria leg of the #TotalShutdown march, the President assured demonstrators that government will look into the issues raised. “We will look into this in-depth and come back to you. I have listened to everything you have had to say. You have demonstrated and raised your issues in a non-violent way. The Office of the President will ensure that all the issues raised are addressed,” said President Ramaphosa. The President accepted the memorandum at the Union Buildings. The nationwide march, which took place in cities around most provinces, plus as far a Namibia and Lesotho, called for a firmer stance and action on gender based violence. Memoranda of demands were handed
over to government, Parliament and other provincial and local structures. Organisers of the march compiled a list of 24 demands, which include the introduction of an automated national registry for protection orders and the provision of shelters and interim housing to enable women to escape abusive relationships. “We are going to very carefully consider each demand that you have made. We are going to pay close attention to all the issues you raise,” said the President. President Ramaphosa has noted that women, who experienced gender-based violence and femicide, have solutions which are highlighted in the memorandum. He also spoke out against the treatment of the women by police officers. “Let me apologise for what happened here, for how you were treated by police officers,” he said, adding that police officers would be dealt with severely. The behaviour of the police was unacceptable, especially at a time when the country is in the month of August, in which women are commemorated. As women, you have made a huge contribution to us as men and
as a country. I support the call for a gathering where we can have a proper discussion on these issues and I would like to say that I respect you for the manner in which you have presented the memorandum to us,” said President Ramaphosa. The President stressed that men must demonstrate that they respect, honour and support women. “We must intensify the campaign against gender-based violence. Today’s demonstration must make a huge contribution to raising the level of consciousness amongst all of us,” he said. Meanwhile, government thanked the organisers and all women who partook in the march, which kicked off in the Pretoria city centre, ending at the Union Buildings. Prior to the memorandum being handed over to the President, Ramaphosa had delegated the Director General of the Presidency, Dr Cassius Lubisi and the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Naledi Pandor, to receive the petition, as he was out of town. The organisers refused to hand over the petition and opted to wait for the President to return and receive the petition.
Thousands gather for #TotalShutDown FRONT PAGE STORY
The first day of Women’s month in Mzansi bought most of capital cities to a standstill as marchers took the streets chanting “No means No!" in a bid to bring an end to gender based violence. “We are making history with this march. Today we stand on the shoulders of the women who came before us. We are standing here for Thembisile Yende and Karabo Mokoena. We are no longer saying "Enough is Enough. Today we are saying No More!” said #TotalShutdown national task team spokesperson Loyiso Saliso, to a cheering crowd on Wednesday, August 1. The nationwide march, which took place in Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, North West, Free State, Eastern and Western Cape, called for a firmer stance and action on gender based violence. A memoranda of demands are expected to be handed over to government, Parliament and other provincial and local structures. Organisers of the march compiled a list of 24 demands, which include, among others; • A strong message from the office of the President that gender based violence is alarmingly high and cannot be tolerated at any level of society, and a commitment to never appoint any individual who has been implicated in GBV to Cabinet or to lead a State institution. • Publication of a timeline for the roll out of Thuthuzela care centres. • Introduction of an automated national registry for protection orders. • Provision of shelters and interim housing to enable women to escape abusive relationships. The #TotalShutdown movement started on social media and mobilised women and members of the LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian Gay Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual) to take a stand against all forms of violence. Placards bearing the faces of victims of abuse such as Karabo Mokoena and posters written “My body my property” hovered above the marchers for all to see. Influenced by the #MeToo movement, 23-year-old, Gugulethu Zama said she supported the march to stand in solidarity with women in abusive relationships, who do not have the courage to leave as yet. “This is to say to them, ‘it is okay. You are not alone’.” While men were encouraged to support the march by staying away from work and not buy anything to shut down the economy, they were barred from attending the actual marches. “We decided not to have men in the march because men are perpetrators of violence and we want them to listen to what our solutions are to their crimes against us,” said #TotalShutdown organising committee member Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile. Phalaetsile, a rape survivor herself, said the march is a platform for women to lead the solutions to gender based violence themselves.
“The behaviour of the police was unacceptable, especially at a time when the country is in the month of August, in which women are commemorated.” President Ramaphosa apologizes for the ill-treatment by police towards #Totalshutdown protesters on August 1.
#31 - 03 August 2018 |
Mapepeza | 5
Zikhalelwe amasongo kasigonyela izikhulu eziningi ze-Metro ezibandakanywa nenkohlakalo!
Sekuboshwe iziphathimandla eziningi endaweni yase-Ekurhuleni mayelana nenkohlakalo nokukhwabanisa okuhlobene nokubhaliswa kwezimoto. Izikhulu ezinhlanu, kubandakanya nongumqapheli bakhalelwe amasongo kaSigonyela endaweni yase-Alberton naseBedfordview emahhovisi okuthathwa khona izincwadi zokushayela bebanjwa Ithimba eliyimbumba labaphenyi eliqukethe ithimba we-Road Traffic Management Corporation's National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit, iEkurhuleni Metro Police Department's Compliance and Monitoring Unit, kanye nethimba le-South African Police's Gauteng Special Project Unit. Lezi ziphathimandla ezinhlanu-ezintathu ezesifazane bese ezimbili ezesilisa futhi zilinganiselwa eminyakeni engamashumi amabili nesikhombisa kuya eminyakeni engamashumi amane nanhlanu ubudala babo- balandwe emahhovisini ezikhungweni ezimbili zokwenza izincwadi zokushayela, esise-Alberton nase-Bedfordview. Bagcinwa esikhungweni samaphoyisa saseGermiston futhi bavelile kafushane enkantolo yamacala e-Johannesburg Specialised Commercial Criminal Court. Oyisikhulumi se-RTMC UMnumzane Simon Zwane uthe lezi ziphathimandla kusolakala ukuthi banobudlelwano-mbumbulu nabanini bezimoto ukuthi babacishele izinhlawulo ngokwehlukana kwazo futhi baphinde babhalise izimoto ngamagama abantu abangasekho emhlabeni noma ngomuntu ongeke asolakale kanti baphinde babhalise leyomoto
ngomnikazi wayo osemthethweni. “Kusolakala ukuthi lenkohlakalo idla izindodla zemali zoMasipala abahlukene, izikhulu wezokuthutha zesiFundazwe kanye nethimba le-RTMC ilinganiselwa ezigidini ezingamashumi ayisishiyagalombili zamarandi ngonyaka yezimoto ezingakhokhelwe ukubhaliswa kanye nezinhlawulo,” kunanela u-Zwane. UMnummzane Zwane uthe uphenyo luyaqhubeka futhi basazoliphenya ibheshu kuboshwe abanye abasolwa abathintekayo kulezizenzo zobugebengu. Ukuboshwa kwalezi ziphathimandla ezinhlanu kulandela ukubanjwa kuboshwe ezinye izikhulu ze-Metro zase-Ekurhuleni ezisebenza eMnyangweni wokuthathwa kwezincwadi zokushayela endaweni yase-Benoni. Amalungu omphakathi ayanxuswa ukuthi abike izenzo zenkohlakalo nobugebengu kulezinombolo ezilandelayo: 0861 400 800.
Learners urged to ‘think tech and do business’ The innovative annual programme made to instil a culture of entrepreneurship in young people has been launched. Now in its fifth successive year, the Primestars Step Up 2 A Start Up programme continues to expose thousands of young South Africans to vital lessons in entrepreneurship. Celebrities and sponsors from various companies joined for breakfast in Rosebank to launch the Step Up 2 A Start Up, along with special guest Robert Kiyosaki. The international best selling author and businessman came to South Africa to throw his full support to the programme. Kiyosaki said he will always put the programme on top of his schedule when he is making tours around the world. Each year the programme builds on global trends in entrepreneurship and seeks to inspire participants to explore these trends in the context of their surroundings, looking for business solutions to real problems in their communities. To date, the programme has reached nearly 65,000 learners nationwide. Managing director, Martin Sweet has hailed the media and sponsors for the untiring commitment towards empowering young people. “Over the past 13 years, Primestars have exposed more than 750,000 secondary school learners to programmes, ranging from career guidance to financial literacy, matric maths and science revision, leadership development, and today we celebrate the fifth year of the Step Up 2 A Start Up national youth entrepreneurship franchise,” he explained. Mr Sweet said this year’s edition of the programme aims to help young South Africans to harness their digital future to build start-ups that identify and solve problems in their communities. “In order to prepare our youth to thrive in this environment, we need to invest in education so that we can unleash their entrepreneurial energy and create jobs of the future. We must apply technology to help accelerate development, improve living standards and foster inclusive growth. To compliment this process, our education systems must be redesigned and retooled to teach learners to process data,
6|
Mapepeza | #31 - 03 August 2018
programme, code and create apps. We need to maximise needed much needed skills and attributes, such as fundamentals in writing, reading, and maths; creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration; grit, self-motivation, lifelong learning habits; and entrepreneurship and improvisation - at every level,” said Sweet. The minister of Small Business Development, Lindiwe Zulu also touched on the matter of having a complete overhaul in the country’s education system. She said her department fully supports the Step Up 2 A Start Up as the leading programme in the country that encourages a culture of entrepreneurship. With the Fourth Industrial Revolution in full swing, technology-based businesses will provide solutions to many of
these problems, creating unprecedented opportunities on which youth can capitalize. As such, the theme chosen for this year’s Step Up 2 A Start Up programme is “Think Tech. Do Business”, encouraging learners to embrace technology as a platform for small business creation. In September, the programme will be in full swing when learners from around Gauteng communities will be invited to the screening of the Step Up 2 A Start Up film called Ikusasa Lethu at Ster-Kenikor cinema in Sandton. The educational movie, starring Yo-TV’s Candice Modiselle and entrepreneur Bulelani Mabala will unpack how young people can identify challenges around them and find solutions to these by harnessing our digital future.
NELSON MANDELA DAY CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE!
Business owners from Dipaleseng township in Balfour did their bid to commemorate the International Nelson Mandela Day when they donated food parcels to two families in the area. One of the families recently held a funeral and the group decided to add some relief, the other beneficiary was a family of a police reservist who is the sole breadwinner. The business community decided to honour the household and the public servant who has been a reservist for ten years. Sasol employees also heeded the global call to stand for Good and Rise Against Hunger action against poverty by commemorating Mandela Day 2018 with elderly people and Early Childhood Centres children, from Leandra community. Through its “Sasol for Good” employee volunteering programme, Sasol supports communities near its operations by encouraging its employees to volunteer their time, skills or to donate resources to make a difference in the broader society. Meal packs were donated to five local Early Childhood Development Centres (ECDs) and Sifisosabadala Elderly Centre. Sasol in partnership with GCIS and stakeholders also donated paint material that were used to paint the Leandra Community Library and some of the ECDs centres as part of their 67 Minutes.
The Communication and Social Crime Prevention Cordinator, Captain Thivhulawi Tshilate and the Heidelberg Police Station Commander Colonel Viljoen visited Advent Retired and Old aged village in Sedaven on Tuesday, July 31. The visit aimed to share with the elderly people about the Older Persons Act that they are protected. They also shared information about the purpose of VEC (Victim Empowerment Centres) at the Police Station. The officers enjoyed their time with the local senior citizens. The Station Commander assured the elderly and the people with disabilities that they will be assited at their village for any Affidavits, certifying of documents as well as any Police assistance needed.
Read the digital copy of Mapepeza online... www.issuu.com/ mapepeza
Ekurhuleni aviation school to propel pupils to new heights! The ribbon has been cut and the doors to the Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation (SoS) in Ekurhuleni are now open to pupils with a passion for aviation. The technical high school has received an upgrade to become the Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation with Focus on Aviation. “It is an honour and a rare privilege to speak at this auspicious occasion, namely the official opening of the Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation. I am certain that this ground-breaking initiative will grow the skills base of our learners beyond Gauteng. “Various studies have agreed that as a country, we need to focus on technical and vocational training needs,” said Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga. The Minister was speaking at the official opening of the school on Tuesday, July 31. The school, which has been selected to be an Engineering School of Specialisation with a special focus on aviation, is strategically located in the aerotropolis (aviation econo-
my) of the country, the City of Ekurhuleni. On behalf of the Ekurhuleni council, MMC Tiisetso Nketle welcomed the school, saying this is in line with the City’s master plans for economic transformation. “This launch of the Rhodesfield School of Specialisation is a path-breaker that sets the tone for an important framework to transforming the nature of our schooling system. This school would not have been placed on a better place than here,” said Cllr. Nketle. In 2017, the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) warned of a unfortunate future if the skills pipeline is not strong enough. AASA said it needs around 60 000 new pilots, technicians and engineers. Globally, some 480 000 additional technicians will be needed by 2026 to maintain the growing aircraft fleet. Over 350 000 pilots will also be needed to fly them. The minister and Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi stressed the fact that this school of specialization must address the shortage.
“Success in the school subjects of languages, mathematics and science, forms the basis for participation and success in technical subjects in post-school education and training institutions as well as the workplace. Presently, each year around 140 000 grade 12 students complete the matriculation examination with a bachelor’s pass, and of these only around 50 000 students pass mathematics with a score higher than 50%,” said Motshekga. But with only a handful of students making the cut for access to university and science based Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes, the need for such schools, is even more urgent. “These skills of the future have the potential to transform lives and drive economies. However, in many countries, South Africa included, imbalances between supply and demand for skills lead to significant skills mismatches and shortages. It is time for South Africa to get skills mix right! I am glad that the Gauteng Education Department is a pioneer in this regard,” said Motshekga.
The Schools of Specialisation are part of the Gauteng Education Department’s Reorganisation of Schools Programme, which takes its lead from the National Development Plan (NDP). According to the NDP, for the country to stop poverty, reduce inequality and ensure that all citizens have better working and living conditions by 2030, South Africa needs to produce over 30 000 qualified artisans a year to meet the labour demand. “The SoS will focus on maths, science, engineering, commerce, entrepreneurship, sports, arts and culture. This is in line with the NDP injunction that we must meet a target of 450 000 learners being eligible for a Bachelors programme with Maths and Science every year till 2030,” said the Minister.
“The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) said it needs around 60 000 new pilots, technicians and engineers...”
#31 - 03 August 2018 |
Mapepeza | 7
Phenomenal Woman
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies. I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size But when I start to tell them, They think I’m telling lies. I say, It’s in the reach of my arms, The span of my hips, The stride of my step, The curl of my lips. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me. I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please, And to a man, The fellows stand or Fall down on their knees. Then they swarm around me, A hive of honey bees. I say, It’s the fire in my eyes, And the flash of my teeth, The swing in my waist, And the joy in my feet. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.
BY MAYA ANGELOU Men themselves have wondered What they see in me. They try so much But they can’t touch My inner mystery. When I try to show them, They say they still can’t see. I say, It’s in the arch of my back, The sun of my smile, The ride of my breasts, The grace of my style. I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me.
Now you understand Just why my head’s not bowed. I don’t shout or jump about Or have to talk real loud. When you see me passing, It ought to make you proud. I say, It’s in the click of my heels, The bend of my hair, the palm of my hand, The need for my care. ’Cause I’m a woman Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, That’s me. Maya Angelou, “Phenomenal Woman” from And Still I Rise.
PAPER LAY SUDOKU Last Week’s Solutions
ROOTS & CULTURE KNOW WHERE YOU CAME FROMTO KNOW WHERE YOU’RE GOING
1956 Womens March to Union Buildings!
In one of the largest demonstrations staged in this country's history, 20 000 women of all races marched to Pretoria's Union Buildings on 9 August 1956, to present a petition against the carrying of passes by women to the prime minister, JG Strijdom. The march against the pass laws was organised by the Federation of South African Women (FSAW or FEDSAW). The Federation famously challenged the idea that 'a woman's place is in the kitchen', declaring it instead to be 'everywhere'. Although Prime Minister J.G. Strijdom was not at the Union Buildings to accept the petition, the women of South Africa sent a public message that they would not be intimidated and silenced by unjust laws. After the petition was handed over to the secretary of the prime minister, the women sang a freedom song: Wathint` abafazi, Strijdom! Since then, the phrase 'wathint' abafazi, wathint' imbokodo' (You Strike a Woman, You Strike a Rock) has come to represent the courage and strength of South African women. The Women's March was a spectacular success. Women from all parts of the country arrived in Pretoria, some from as far afield as Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.
8 |
They then flocked to the Union Buildings in a determined yet orderly manner. Estimates of the number of women delegates ranged from 10 000 to 20 000, with FSAW claiming that it was the biggest demonstration yet held. They filled the entire amphitheatre in the bow of the graceful Herbert Baker building. Walker describes the impressive scene: Many of the African women wore traditional dress, others wore the Congress colours, green, black and gold; Indian women were clothed in white saris. Many women had babies on their backs and some domestic workers brought their white employers' children along with them. Throughout the demonstration the huge crowd displayed a discipline and dignity that was deeply impressive (Walker 1991:195).
Womens Day Holiday
National Women’s Month. The significance of the Women's March must be analysed. Women had once again shown that the stereotype of women as politically inept and immature, tied to the home, was outdated and inaccurate. And as they had done the previous year, the Afrikaans press tried to give the impression that it was whites who had ‘run the show'. This was blatantly untrue. The FSAW and the Congress Alliance
gained great prestige form the obvious success of the venture. The FSAW had come of age politically and could no longer be underrated as a recognised organisation – a remarkable achievement for a body that was barely 2 years old. The Alliance decided that 9 August would henceforth be celebrated as Women's Day, and it is now, in the new South Africa, commemorated each year as a national holiday.
The first National Women's Day was celebrated in 1995. South Africa had just become a democratic country at the time, and the day was declared a national holiday. Since then annual celebrations take place throughout the country. It has become one of the national holidays where activities are organised with women The Women’s Living Heritage Monument at Lilian Ngoyi Square contains the statue of the four leading in prominent positions making appearances ladies who were part of the thousands of women who marched against pass laws in1956. The site also has and giving speeches at different venues across historical artefacts and information on the heroines that played their part during the struggle for freedom the country. August has since been declared in South Africa.
Mapepeza | #31 - 03 August 2018
#31 - 03 August 2018 |
Mapepeza | 9
STYLE
Life
IDolobha lase-Ekurhuleni live mdibimunye nomphakathi womhlaba ukukhumbula i-World Breastfeeding Week ukugqugquzela ezempilo kanye nokuthuthukiswa. Umgubho we-World Breastfeeding Week iqale mhlaka-01 kuya ku-07 Ncwaba. UMphathi we-The City's Maternal, Abantwana, Abesibhuda kanye nezeMpilo zabesilisa uNksz Thembane Masina ugqugquzela ngokukhethekile ukuthi omama bencelise abantwana babo ubisi lwebele noma ngabe hahaqwe igciwane lengculazi noma cha.
Omama bayanxuswa ukuthi bancelise abantwana babo ubisi lwebele ngaphandle kwesimo sabo se-HIV! “Ukuze abantwana baphile, bakhule noma bachachambe kahle, kumele banikwe ubisi lwebele. Ngokwenza njalo kuzoqinisa amasotsha omzimba wabo ngokufanele, ukuze imizimba yabo izolwisana nezifo eziyingozi ngaphandle kwesimo sikamama sesifo sengculazi,” kubika u-Masina. Omama abancelisayo abahaqwe isifo sengculazi banikwa izidakamizwa ezithithibalisa leligciwane (ama-ARV), ukuhlanganiswa kwamaphilisi libe linye kwenza kube lula komama abancelisayo ukuze bavikele abantwana ekuthelelekeni ngegciwane
lengculazi. Umntwana uvumeleke ukuncela ubisi lwebele izinyanga eziyisithupha zokuqala ezelwe, akufanele umntwana anceliswe ubisi olusethinini oluthengwayo, ujusi noma amanzi ezinyangeni eziyisithupha zokuqala umntwana ezelwe. Emva kwezinyanga eziyisithupha, umntwana angaqhubeka ancele ibele kanye nokudla kwabantwana. U-Masina uqhubeke wasilandisa ngokuthi omama kumele babukele kubahlengikazi noma kodokotela emtholampilo ngokuthi bayabagqugquzela ukuthi abantwana ban-
ikwe ubisi lwebele benganceliswa ubisi olusebhodleleni njengoba ithithi lingaqukatha amagciwane ahlukahlukene. Omama ababhekene nezingqinamba ngesikhathi besancelisa ezifana nobuhlungu bezingono zamabele/ukukhungatheka noma umntwana angalithandi ibele bayacela ukuthi bephuthume emtholampilo oseduze ukuthola usizo ngokushesha. Idolobha lethu linabosompilo nezinjulalulwazi kwezokudla abavakashela imitholampilo eyahlukene ukuzofundisa omama ngokubaluleka kokuncelisa abantwana ubisi lwebele.
BreastFeeding is popular in South Africa, we even have breastmilk banks!
A
third of South African children under six months old are now exclusively breastfed. This represents a nearly five-fold increase over the last twenty years.* This massive shift is largely thanks to the combined efforts of breastfeeding advocates, healthcare providers and government.In 1998 the South African Demographic and Health Survey (SADHS) found that just 7% of infants under the age of six months were exclusively breastfed. The latest edition of the survey found that that proportion had increased to 32% by 2016. “The survey is welcome evidence that society can and will change its attitude to breastfeeding, given the right interventions,” says Stasha Jordan, breastfeeding activist and Executive Director of the SABR, sponsored by founding partner Netcare and Discovery. Since its inception in 2003, the South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR) has set up, operated and handed over 51 human milk banks, serving over 100 hospitals throughout South Africa. These banks provide much-needed breastmilk to both premature babies of mothers who have difficulty initiating lactation, and orphaned babies. The human milk banking initiative is one of the numerous efforts that, coupled with
the implementation of the ‘Mother and Baby Friendly Health Initiative’ of the NDOH, have contributed to the quintupling of breastfeeding rates for infants under six months old. “As we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in the first week of August, we should see these results as a call to redouble our efforts,” urges Jordan. “There is no question that breastfeeding gives babies their best possible start to life. We must educate and support mothers, enabling them to breastfeed and thereby grow food secu-
rity for children in Africa and decrease infant mortality and morbidity rates,” she continued. “In order to continue this positive trend, we need more active and widespread support from business and civil society,” says Matthews. “For example, breastfeeding in public is still seen as taboo, and many breastfeeding mothers are not adequately supported at their workplaces. All sectors of our society must work together if we are to reach our goal,” he concluded. The South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR) is a not-forprofit, human milk banking organisation, founded in 2003. While we are primarily an altruistic human milk banking network, we also focus on breastfeeding advocacy and promotion, in order to grow breastfeeding rates in South Africa. Our vision is to decrease infant mortality resulting from Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) and mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV through the formation of numerous community-driven, breastmilk banks and educational programmes. To get involved and alleviate the challenges faced by the South African Breastmilk Reserve (SABR), including low breastfeeding rates in South Africa, sourcing donor mothers and funding for the operation of the milk banks, please visit * South Africa Demographic and Health Survey 2016 www.sabr.org.za.
BE SMART, READ THE PAPER ONLINE! Download the Issuu app on your smartphone to read, save and share content inside every Mapepeza! Follow us on
10 |
Mapepeza | #31 - 03 August 2018
@mapepeza_media
FDoR E E w nload
We haveMultiplied Visit our NEW OFFICES in Katlehong, Ekurhuleni
No.6, 1st Floor, Phalime Centre Corner Motaung & Maphike, Phalime Section, Katlehong. OďŹƒce: 076 294 0377 (Palesa)
CERTIFIED PRINT WEEKLY
T/A Mapepeza Community Newspaper
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
All rights and reproductions of all reports, photographs, graphical illustrations and all materials published in the Mapepeza Newspaper are hereby reserved in terms of Section 12(7) of the Copyright Act: 96 of 1978 and any ammendments thereof. Mapepeza Newspaper subscribes to the South African Press Code that prescribes news that is truthful, accurate, fair and balanced. If we don’t live up to the Code please contact the Press Ombudsman at 011 484 3612/8, fax: 011 4843619 Website: www.presscouncil.org.za
Languages: English/isiZulu/Sesotho Media: Print and e-Paper editions Frequency: Weekly (Fridays) Distribution: Free-fetch Hotspots, Street agents Online (eMapepeza): www.issuu.com/mapepeza
NEWSPAPER CREDITS EDITOR/MANAGER:
Stephen Seakgwe M.D & PUBLISHER: Anatola Mofoka (Lolliepop) CONTENT MANAGER:
Nqobile Khumalo
CONTENT PRODUCER:
invites applications for the positions of Published by: Lolliepop Trading and Projects (Pty)Ltd Reg: 2012/104980/07 Director(s): A.S. Mofoka First published: September 2013
Thabiso Mqocwa
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR:
CTOR, PRESS OMBUD PUBLIC ADVOCATE
tor ve and e, nd is
Supported by:
Palesa Phumo
TRANSLATORS and CONTRIBUTORS Lesego Mohlamme, Nkululeko Xaba
Media Development and Diversity Agency Tel: 011 643 1100, www.mdda.org.za
Printed by:
Bheki Radebe
The Editor reserves the right to determine whether material submitted for publication shall be printed and reserves the right to edit as needed, for space, libellous statements and personal unwarranted attacks. All material submitted must signed (name withheld upon request).
Opinions expressed by the writers of the articles in the newsPaarl Coldset CTP paper are those of the individual and not necessarily those of 83The Heidelberg Road. City Deep, Production the editor or the publication workforce. Articles submitted for Press Ombud The Public Advocate Park, Johannesburg publication must deal with issues, not personalities.
adjudicates complaints about journalistic ethics and conduct at Subscriber Publications that cannot be resolved at the earlier level of mediation.
assists members of the public to formulate their complaints about journalistic ethics and conduct at Subscriber Publications, and attempts to resolve complaints amicably by
#31 - 03 August 2018 |
Mapepeza | 11
Sports Mapepeza
Send us all your sports events, stories and views on @mapepeza_media
LITABA TSA LIPAPALI
Gauteng to host Provincial indigenous games With the National Indigenous Games soon to come this September, the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation will on Saturday, August 4, host the Provincial Indigenous games at UJ (University of Johannesburg) – AW Muller Stadium, Bunting Road Campus, Johannesburg.
The games are made to select a team to represent Team Gauteng. Only the top achievers will be selected into the provincial team. Participants will compete in activities including kgati (skipping), dibeke, morabaraba, ncuva, morula, juskei, intonga (stick fighting), diketo and khokho. The games form part of the
New Bike Park for Boksburg community!
build up towards heritage celebrations in September. They are aimed at cultivating and promoting cultural and recreational activities that for decades were the practice of many communities with no or limited resources. Date: 04 August 2017, from 10:00 AM Venue: UJ – AW Muller Stadium, Johannesburg (Bunting Road Campus)
Over 700 enthusiastic young cyclists paddled around the newly constructed 7.8KM mountain bike park during the Ekurhuleni leg of the Gauteng Schools Mountain Bike League held at Boksburg Stadium on Saturday, 28 July. The track is magnificently laid with gravel and obstacles to optimise the mountain biking experience. It will afford scores of mountain bikers and the community at large an opportunity to be able to practice and compete at the park. The mountain bike park is now officially opened to the public and can be used by making a booking with the booking clerk at the Boksburg Customer Care Centre.
All age girls taking on the 7.8KM mountain bike track at the Boksburg Stadium during the Gauteng Schools Mountain Bike League on July 28.
Maboe moves to Masandawana! Mamelodi Sundowns have started negotiating with Maritzburg United for a possible transfer of midfielder Lebohang Maboe before the 2018/19 Season gets into full swing. Maboe has played great football at the KZN side, securing a key position and winning some silverware from the Nedbank Cup earlier this year. The soccer maestro was born and grew up in Ratanda, south of Gauteng.
12 |
Mapepeza | #31 - 03 August 2018
During he last season, he was named ‘Man of the Match’ in December last year against Pirates. He was also voted ‘Reader’s Player of the Season’ by Soccer Laduma’s readers earlier this year. He also had his first cap as Bafana Bafana player last month. Bafana received a ‘bye’ in the first round and joined the COSAFA CUP action in the quarterfinal stage when they faced the Winner of Group A.
Caster Senenya oa Afrika Boroa o khethiloe hore a fetisetsoe Holong ea Fame ea African Athletics Confederation (CAA). Mohloli oa Lefatše oa 800m ke o mong oa lipapali tse (13) tse khethiloeng tsa lipapali tse tsoang k'honthinenteng ho tlotlisoa selemong sena.
Tšebelisano-'moho bakeng sa likamano tsa sechaba, Mamelodi Sundowns le Vodacom Blue Bulls li ikopantsitse ho bontša tšehetso ea tsona ho balateli ba moo. Lihlopha tse peli tsa Tshwane li kentse lijeresi tsa tsona ho khumamela. Li-Bull li ile tsa e etsa selemong se fetileng ka ho apara mebala e mosehla le e moputsoa. Sundowns e senolotse setulo sa bona sa boraro sa 2018/19 (sethaleng sohle se putsoa) ho buseletsa mohau.