Mapepeza Vol.10 Issue 3 (February 10-17)

Rest In Peace SUPAMEGA

Cholera alert issued!

Did you or know of anyone who travelled from Malawi to Johannesburg, South Africa on the 30th January 2023 via bus?

They may have been exposed to Cholera.

If you or any person who may be exposed to the travellers and are experiencing any of these symptoms.

- Runny stomach

- Stomach cramps

- Nausea and Vomiting

Please call Middah on 082 330 7066 or visit your local healthcare facility ASAP.

The call comes as the third Cholera case in Joburg was recently confirmed. Gauteng Health Department needs your help in finding those who may be exposed before the disease spreads.

The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has called on residents not to panic and reassured that the situation is under control.

The department has reported the third confirmed case of Cholera in Johannesburg.

The latest case was reported on Tuesday, February 7, and is that of the husband of the first confirmed patient (Malawi-sisters).

The patient presented symptoms at a health facility and was immediately admitted for further tests on February 4. He is currently in stable condition.

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Third Cholera case in Joburg confirmed!

The department has previously reported two other Cholera cases on February 1 and 3 in Johannesburg.

The Gauteng MEC for Health and Wellness, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has called on residents not to panic and reassured that the situation is under control.

“The situation is under control. Our outbreak response teams have been activated and we have increased surveillance efforts. The Gauteng Department of Health is working closely with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases, World Health Organisation and the National Department of Health to closely monitor the Cholera cases,” said MEC Nkomo-Ralehoko.

The department is urging the public to visit their nearest health facility if they present with mild to severe and watery diarrhea and dehydration symptoms.

Furthermore, they are emphasizing the importance of proper handhygiene, which includes washing hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after using the bathroom and when preparing or eating food.

The department has activated outbreak response teams and increased surveillance efforts in collaboration with the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), World Health Organisation (WHO), and the National Department of Health to monitor the Cholera cases.

Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. Cholera remains a global threat to public health and an indicator of inequity and lack of social development.

The Gauteng Department of Health is working hard to ensure the safety and well-being of its residents.

Umsolwa uboshwe ngamacala angamakhulu okugqekeza!

Umsolwa owaboshwa ngouLwezi 2022 ubhekene nengalo yomthetho ngemuva kophenyo olunzulu lwamaphoyisa aseGauteng.

Umsolwa, owaqamba amaphoyisa igama elingelona iqiniso ezama ukugwema ukushushiswa, uyamaniswa namacala angaphezu kuka-100 okugebenga ezindlini ngemiphumela yeminwe.

Umsolwa ungomunye wabesilisa abafunwa kakhulu esifundazweni kanti manje uboshiwe, ubhekene namacala amaningi awenza eGoli. Lolu phenyo lwaqalwa ngo uMfumfu 2022 futhi lubandakanya umzamo ohlanganyelwe wezinhlaka ezimbalwa, okuhlanganisa uphiko lwe-SAPS

Gauteng Lophenyo Olukhulu Nodlame Oluphenya Ngobugebengu, iSAPS Johannesburg K9 Unit, SAPS Fairlands, SAPS Crime Intelligence, kanye neCAP Security.

Ithimba likwazile ukubopha abasolwa abathathu, lathola isibhamu nemoto eyebiwe. Ngesikhathi

Rapper AKA has been shot dead!

Tragic news has shaken South Africa with the reported death of award-winning rapper Kiernan Forbes, famously known as AKA (35).

The musician, along with his friend identified as Tebello “Tibs” Motsoane, were reportedly shot and killed on Friday evening (February 10) near a restaurant in Florida Road, Durban.

According to police reports, two men approached the group with Forbes and Motsoane and fired multiple shots, with the musician taking a bullet at point blank range. Two counts of murder have been opened for investigation.

A police officer on the scene stated, “The motive has not been established and we cannot speculate what caused the shooting. Hopefully, our investigations will reveal what caused the shooting.”

and quickly gained recognition for his skills and unique style. He went on to release several successful albums and became a household name in South Africa and internationally.

AKA’s death has sent shockwaves throughout the South African music community and beyond, with many taking to social media to express their grief and pay their respects.

The artist has recently completed his latest album titled, Mass Country, which was set to be released on February 24 on music streaming platforms.

In aa statement, the family of the late artist have asked for space to grieve and ‘congregate as a family to decide on the upcoming days.’ The news of AKA’s death is a tragedy, and our thoughts and condolences go out to his friends and family during this difficult time.

beboshwa, kube nokudubulana, kwathi umsolwa omkhulu walimala kanzima,” kuchaza okhulumela amaphoyisa uLieutenant Colonel Mawela Masondo.

Ube esephuthunyiswa esibhedlela egadwe ngamaphoyisa, lapho afike wanikeza iziphathimandla igama elingelona iqiniso.

Nokho izithupha zakhe zaveza ukuthi ungubani ngempela zaqinisekisa ukuthi usohlwini lwabafunwa kakhulu amaphoyisa.

Umsolwa uyamaniswa namacala angaphezu kuka-100 okugetshengwa kwezindlu enzeke ezindaweni ezisenyakatho neGoli eminyakeni eyisishiyagalombili edlule.

"Unqatshelwe ibheyili futhi usagqunywe esitokisini, lapho ezobekwa khona amacala amaningi awenzile," kusho uMasondo.

UKhomishana wesiFundazwe saseGauteng, uLieutenant General Elias Mawela, ulincomile ithimba ngomsebenzi wabo omuhle futhi uyalele ukuthi akhe icala eliqinile elizoholela ekutheni umsolwa agwetshwe kanzima ejele.

AKA, also known as Supamega and Bova, was a well-known and respected figure in the South African music industry, known for his unique sound and powerful lyrics. He rose to fame in the early 2010s with his debut album “Altitude” and quickly established himself as one of the leading voices in South African hip-hop.

Over the years, he won numerous awards, including several South African Hip Hop Awards, SAMAs and was an influential figure known across the African continent and beyond.

He will always be remembered for his range of classic hit songs like Sim Dope, Don’t Forget To Pray, Jikele, Run Jozi, Fela in Versace amongst many others.

Born Kiernan Forbes on January 28, 1988, AKA was raised in Cape Town and developed a love for music at a young age.He began his music career as a battle rapper

State of Disaster declared on floods!

Government has declared a National State of Disaster to enable an intensive, coordinated response to the impact of floods that are affecting Mpumalanga, the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, the Northern Cape and North West provinces.

The declaration, made in terms of the Disaster Management Act of 2002, was on Monday gazetted by Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

The National Disaster Management Centre has, in terms of Section 23 of the Disaster Management Act, classified the impact of current, abovenormal rainfall in various parts of the country – with Mpumalanga and the Eastern Cape as the most affected – as a national disaster.

A national disaster may be declared by the Minister CoGTA where disastrous events occur or threaten to occur in more than one province.

The Presidency on Monday said the National Disaster Management Centre has received reports ranging from flooded homes, vehicles swept away by floodwaters and overflowing dams and sewerage facilities, to

the loss of basic infrastructure and damage to roads, bridges and a Limpopo hospital.

“In agriculture, farmers have suffered crop and livestock losses, and anticipate further losses as the South African Weather Service predicts that current heavy rains will persist.

“These conditions have been brought on by the La Niña global weather phenomenon which occurs in the Pacific Ocean but impacts on a country like South Africa with above-normal rainfall,” said Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya.

Forecasts indicate that this weather pattern will remain in this state during the early part of 2023.

The presence of a La Niña event usually has its strongest impact on rainfall during the mid-summer months.

He said: “With the continued strengthening of the La Niña event, the country can expect above-normal rainfall and below-normal temperatures over the summer rainfall areas.

“Taken together, these conditions

Tonakholo Lesufi o fana ka SOPA ya pele!

By NTHaBisEnG MOlOi

Tonakgolo ya Gauteng, Panyaza Lesufi o tla fana ka Puo ya Maemo a Porofense (SOPA) Holong ya Toropo ya Johannesburg ka Mantaha, 19 Hlakola.

Puo ena ya selemo le selemo e tla hlakisa kgatelopele le merero ya kamoso ya Mmuso wa Porofense ya Gauteng.

Ho tloha ha Lesufi a kgethelwa ho ba Tonakgolo, o totobaditse haholo tabeng ya ho sebetsana le ditlhoko tsa sechaba se phelang makeisheneng, mekhukhung le dihosteleng, tseo Tonakgolo a di bitsang ‘TISH’.

O boetse a behile taba ya bohlokwa ho sebetsana le taba ya tshebediso e mpe ya dithethefatsi, haholo-holo sethethefatsi sa Nyaope, ka ho thakgola mohala wa dihora tse 24 le ho beha batho ba makholo litsing tsa ntlafatso tsa mmuso mahala.

Ho hirwa ha bacha ho bonahetse phetoho e ntle profensing ka ho hirwa haufinyane tjena ha bacha ba fetang 6000 e le Balebedi ba Thibelo ea Botlokotsebe.

Mafapha a mang le ‘ona a latela mohlala ona ka matsholo a bona a ho hira batho ka bongata.

SOPA ke ketsahalo ya bohlokwa

almanakeng ya Lekgotla la Ketsamolao la Gauteng mme e dumella Tonakgolo ho buisana ka leano la tshebetso la mmuso la phano ya ditshebeletso le dintho tse ka sehloohong bakeng sa selemo se tlang.

“SOPA ke lepatlelo la Tonakgolo ya Gauteng ho buisana ka leano la tshebetso la phano ya ditshebeletso tsa Mmuso le dintho tse tlang pele bakeng sa selemo se tlang,” ho boletse Lekgotla la Ketsamolao.

Maloko a Lekgotla la Ketsamolao le baeti ba ikgethileng ba tla tsenela ketsahalo ena, eo ho lebeletsweng hore e tla ba kopano ya semmuso e nang le mokoloko o tswang mafapheng a fapaneng a qobello ya molao profenseng.

Sechaba se ka latela ditsamaiso tsena hang-hang leqepheng la Marang-rang la Gauteng Provincial Legislature social media, sebelisa hashtag #GPSOPA2023.

demand the provision of temporary shelters, food and blankets to homeless families and individuals and the large-scale, costly rehabilitation of infrastructure.”

National entities, including the South African Police Service and the South African National Defence Force, may be required to play a role in the response to the disaster.

The National Disaster Management Centre continues to monitor, coordinate response and recovery measures by the relevant organs of

state and stakeholders. This further includes the dissemination of early warnings and advisories on weather forecasts by the South African Weather Service.

Magwenya said President Cyril Ramaphosa’s thoughts were with affected communities across the country.

“The President appreciates the way in which entities of government, non-governmental organisations and community-based structures have responded to date.”

Mthembu family needs help after tragic shack fire!

By Esau Dlamini

The Mthembu Family from Extension 16 in Tsakani, Ekurhuleni, is in desperate need of assistance after a fire devastated their shack on February 6th.

The fire, which is believed to have started in the early hours of the morning, left the family with nothing but the clothes on their backs.

Thandi Mthembu (58) recalls the events of that morning, “We still do not know what caused the fire because there was no load shedding and there weren’t any lit candles. We were sleeping and I heard some noise. When I went outside to check, I found that the shack was already in flames but I was able to break the window to rescue the children that were trapped inside. Our neighbors also assisted and used water to keep the fire at a minimum damage but it was too much.”

Josephine Mthembu (42), another member of the family, shared that everything was lost in the fire, including their ID’s and the children’s birth certificates.

“This fire has really affected our family and this is stressful because we are not working and depend on the social grant. I’m sad that we now have nothing,” she said. A community member, who was moved by the family’s need, took to social media to appeal for help. The family is asking for donations in the form of food, furniture, clothes, toiletries, and bedroom items.

“We would like to request for donations with food, furniture, clothes, toiletries, bedroom stuff,” said Josephine.

In a time of crisis, it is important for com-

munities to come together and support those in need.

The Mthembu family’s situation is a reminder of how quickly our lives can change and how important it is to support each other in times of need. The fire has left them with nothing, but with the help of their community, they can begin to rebuild and move forward. asking for donations in the form of food, furniture, clothes, toiletries, and bedroom items.

“We would like to request for donations with food, furniture, clothes, toiletries, bedroom stuff,” said Josephine.

In a time of crisis, it is important for communities to come together and support those in need. If you are able to assist the Mthembu family, please consider making a donation. Every little bit helps and can go a long way in making a difference in someone’s life.

If you are able to assist the Mthembu family, please consider making a donation. Every little bit helps and can go a long way in making a difference in someone’s life. Contact 0781028328 or email newspapar@mapepeza. online.

Qaphela umkhonyovu wokufindela umsebenzi!

UMnyango wezokuHlunyeleliswa kweziMilo (DCS) usuxwayise abantu ukuthi bangabi yizisulu zokuqolwa yizigebengu ezizenza izikhulu ezifuna ukukhokhelwa imali ukuze zifakwe ohlelweni lwamathuba omsebenzi alo mnyango.

Lokhu kwenzeke esikhathini esingaphansi kwenyanga kuboshwe isikhulu se-DCS ngezinsolo zokudayisa amafomu okufaka izicelo zokufundela umsebenzi.

Okhulumela uMnyango, uSingabakho Nxumalo, uthe umkhonyovu wakamuva ubandakanya abakhwabanisi abafonele abangaphumelelanga ngonyaka odlule bebacela ukuthi “bakhokhe imali ukuze bathole indawo yokuhlala”. “Sithanda ukuligcizelela ikhwelo ebesilokhu silihlaba eminyakeni edlule, singalinge sikhokhe imali ukuze sithole ukufundela umsebenzi noma ukuqashwa. Kunalokho bika abantu abanjalo emaphoyiseni ngoba lokhu abakwenzayo akukho emthethweni.

“Isu labo lilula, babiza umfakisicelo wangaphambilini noma unompempe – ehlome ngemininingwane yomuntu siqu. Bazobe sebeyalela ukuthi uhambe eduze kwesikhungo sokuhlunyeleliswa kwezimilo futhi unikeze izindlela ezahlukene zokudlulisa imali. Ungalinge ube yisisulu salaba baqola abangcolile,” kusho uNxumalo. Ukugcizelele ukuthi wumnyango kuphela olawula uhlelo lokuqasha.

“Azikho izindlela ezinqamulelayo futhi awekho ama-ejenti aqashwe yi-DCS ngezinhloso zokuqasha. Ngokubakhokhela imali uyaqhubeka nokubacebisa ukuze bagebenge abantu abaningi,” usho kanje.

Batswadi ba ka tsireletsa bana ka ente!

By Oageng Matrase

Lefapha la bophelo bo botle le etsa boipiletso ho batswadi le bahlokomedi ba bana ho eteletsa bophelo ba bana pele ka ho tshehetsa letsholo la naha lao enta bana, maselese, Human papillomavirus (HPV) le mafu a mang a ka thibelong.

Lefapha le sebetsa haufi le mafapha a thuto ya motheo le ntshetso pele ya sechaba. Diprofense le bankakarolo ba fapaneng ba kene letsholong la naha ka bophara la ho enta bana dikolong, ditsing tsa ntshetsopele ya bana ba banyenyane le dibakeng tsa sechaba ho netefatsa hore ha ho ya salang morao.

Dikolo di ntse di fana ka ka diforomo tsa tumelo ho

baithuti hore batswadi le bahlokomeli ba di tlatse ho thusa basebetsi ba tsa bophelo ho tla enta bana.

Dikolong ha ho ngwana ya tla enta ho fihlela batswadi ba hae kapa bahlokomeli ba fana ka Tumelo, batswadi ba kgothaletswa ka matla ho fana ka tumelo ena, naha e tlalehile dinyeo tse-506 tse netefaditsweng laboratoring ya maselese ho tloha ha ho qhoma lefu lena le tshosang haholo empa le ka thibelwa.

Kokoana hloko e hasana haholo ka marotholi a moya a tswang ho batho ba nang le tshwaetso, haba khohlela kapa ba thimola.

Bongata ba batho ba nang le tshwaetso ya maselese ba pakeng tsa dilemo tse 1 le

Court rules in favor of City Speaker!

15, ke ka hoo letsholo le shebaneng le bana bohle ba kgwedi tse 6 le dilemo tse 15.

Bana ba sekang ba enta ke bona baleng kotsing haholo.

Matshwao a maselese ke go chesa, Mahlo a magubedu, Madi ka dinkong le ho khohlela, le ho itima dijo bana ba kaba le mathata ao tsholla, Pneumonia, lefu la ditsebe le mathata a mahlo a bakang ho kena sepetlele. Ente ya HPV e sireletsa banana ba seke ba tshwarwa ke mofetse wa popelo hao morao bophelong.

Meento ena e fumaneha mahala diphaphosing tsa bophelo tsa sechaba, Ha ente ya HPV e fuwa banana ba kereiti 5 ba dilemo dile 9 hoya hodimo dikolong tsa Sechaba.

The Gauteng High Court has overturned the council meeting held on February 2, which resulted in the removal of Council Speaker, Councillor Raymond Dhlamini.

In response to the court’s ruling, Mayor Alderwoman Tania Campbell welcomed the decision and emphasized the importance of prioritizing the needs of the residents of the city.

“Now that the court has overturned the illegal outcomes of 2 February 2023, it is crucial that all political parties represented in Council put residents first and allow the processes of council to take place at the next council meeting,” said Mayor Campbell.

The mayor said urgent business of the Metro council, which was delayed twice, can now proceed, bringing much-needed relief to the city’s residents.

The priority for Councillors will be to focus on the adjustment budget to deliver essential services to the community.

The Mayor’s office expressed hope that all political parties will cooperate in the future and work together for the good of the city and its residents.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Gauteng province has welcomed the court ruling and called it

a victory against what he calls ‘corruption coalition’ led by the African National Congress (ANC).

According to the party, the unlawful hijacking of the City Council by the unlawful political actions of the City Manager, Dr Imogen Mashazi, to promote the interests of the ANC, EFF and their accomplices in Council, stalled the ability of the coalition government to focus on service delivery solutions.

“Had it not been for the political games of the coalition of corruption, Ekurhuleni City Council would have been able to ensure swift passage of the City’s Adjustment Budget – passage of which would ensure progress on the road of getting services to the quality residents deserve,” explained Provincial Party Leader, Solly Msimanga.

The ANC Caucus in Ekurhuleni is yet to respond to these developments.

Tech Expo opens opportunities in ICT for Jozi youth!

Hundreds of young people attended a Youth Tech Expo hosted by the Gauteng Department of e-Government on Wednesday, February 15.

The Tech Expo, held at Brixton Multipurpose Centre in Johannesburg, was organized to contribute towards youth employment and youth entrepreneurship for the youth in Johannesburg.

Various companies in the business sector, partnered with the department in order to enable training and funding opportunities for the youth.

The various companies that graced the event and joined hands in empowering the youth were: Enterprise Outsourcing Holdings (EOH), First National Bank (FNB), Assupol, National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), Tshepo 1 million, Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&R SETA), Vaal Tech, Gauteng E-

Waste, City of Johannesburg and The Gauteng Enterprise Propeller (GEP).

MEC for the Gauteng Department of e-Government, Research and Development and Gauteng Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Mzi Khumalo, indicated that the expo was organized to empower the youth of Ekurhuleni with career opportunities in the ICT sector, as well as to render assistance to SMME owners with funding opportunities.

“We are here to work with you as the youth and assist you in developing your careers through opening up opportunities essential for your growth, whether in employment or entrepreneurship”, said MEC Mzi Khumalo.

The MEC also added that the Youth Tech Expo was hosted in order to educate the youth with key issues regarding the ICT sector and how they can

go about starting their own businesses, alluding that knowledge plays a significant role in developing people.

“We are here to empower you with knowledge so that you can be educated and be aware of the various opportunities available for you out there. Knowledge plays a significant role in one’s development. You will be shocked that a number of people missed great opportunities in life because of lack of knowledge. Therefore, when your mind is empowered with the right knowledge, you will be able to make proper and informed decisions about your life”, said MEC Mzi Khumalo. The youth got advice on how to set up their companies to be eligible to do business with government. They were also taught essential issues, such as financial wellness, management, careers in ICT and ICT training opportunities.

Mzansi needs a new deputy president!

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his appreciation and gratitude to Deputy President David Mabuza who has indicated his wish to step down from his position.

Replying to the State of the Nation Address Debate on Thursday (February 16), President Ramaphosa said that he is attending to the Deputy President’s request.

“I wish to extend my appreciation to Deputy President David Mabuza for his unwavering support over the last

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GDARDE 6000 young General workers wanted

The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment (GDARDE) is looking for General Workers to join their EPWP Program. The deadline has been extended from 13 to 27 February 2023. If you have already submitted your application, you don’t need to apply again.

This is your chance to make a real difference in your community.

five years. Deputy President Mabuza has indicated his wish to step down from his position, a request that we are attending to.”

The President lauded Mabuza for ably leading the South African National AIDS Council and extensive engagements with military veterans and traditional leaders.

He highlighted that the Deputy President has supported peace building efforts in South Sudan and led processes around land reform, among other things.

President Ramaphosa further extended his appreciation to all Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Premiers, Directors-General, Advisers and Presidency staff for their hard work and support. Mabuza has been South Africa’s Deputy President since February 2018.

Requirements:

• No experience.

• Applicant must be a South African citizen with no criminal record.

• Applicant must be fit and agile. Applicant must apply only in their residing corridor.

Unemployed youth, Women, People with disabilities and military veterans are encouraged to apply.

The application must include a completed and signed NEW Z83 form obtainable online or from any public service department and a comprehensive curriculum vitae and a Certified Copy of Identity Document. Applications submitted on an old Z83 form will not be considered. Failure to do so will result in the disqualification of your application.

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Minister of Electricty to be appointed by Presidency!

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a national State of Disaster – with immediate effect – as an intervention to the current energy crisis gripping the country.

In response, he also will appoint a Minister of Electricity in the Presidency to assume full responsibility for overseeing all aspects of the electricity crisis response, including the work of the National Energy Crisis Committee.

“The Minister will focus full-time and work with the Eskom board and management on ending load shedding and ensuring that the Energy Action Plan is implemented without delay,” he said

Eskom has been battling to keep the lights on for the past few months, leading to increased stages of load shedding and a devastating impact on lives, livelihoods and businesses.

The President announced the State of Disaster during the State of the Nation Address at Cape Town City

Hall, on Thursday evening (February 9).

“In a time of crisis, we need a single point of command and a single line of march. Just as we address the cause of the crisis, we also need to address its impact. The crisis has progressively evolved to affect every part of society.

“We must act to lessen the impact of the crisis on farmers, on small businesses, on our water infrastructure, on our transport network and a number of other areas and facilities that affect our people’s lives.

“In considering all these matters and the crisis that we are in, the National Disaster Management Centre has consequently classified the energy crisis and its impact as a national disaster. We are therefore declaring a national state of disaster to respond to the electricity crisis and its effects,” President Ramapohosa said.

The President stressed that the debilitating energy shortage in which

the country finds itself requires government to move with increased urgency.

“Extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures. The energy crisis is an existential threat to our economy and social fabric. We must spare no effort, and we must allow no delay, in implementing these measures,” he said.

How it will work

The Minister of Electricity in the Presidency is expected to be appointed to focus solely on bringing the country out of the current energy deficit. The President explained that the declaration will enable government to “provide practical measures” to assist businesses that have been devastated by the effects of load shedding.

“The state of disaster will enable us to provide practical measures that we need to take to support businesses in the food production, storage and retail supply chain, including for the rollout of genera-

tors, solar panels and uninterrupted power supply.

“Where technically possible, it will also enable us to exempt critical infrastructure such as hospitals and water treatment plants from load shedding. It will enable us to accelerate energy projects and limit regulatory requirements while maintaining rigorous environmental protection as well as procurement principles and technical standards,” he said.

President Ramaphosa assured the public that expenditure related to the State of Disaster will be monitored closely by the Auditor General’s office to guard against “abuse of any funds needed” to address the energy crisis.

The Minister of Public Enterprises, however, will remain in charge of Eskom and continue to steer its restructuring and “ensure the establishment of the transmission company, oversee the implementation of the just energy transition programme, and oversee the establishment of the SOE Holding Company”.

Mzansi in serious need of blood!

With less than 1% of South Africans are active blood donors, the SANBS says the national blood supply is significantly low!

By Esau Dlamini

The South African National Blood Service (SANBS) is currently facing a critical shortage of blood supplies, causing hospitals across the country to be in dire need of donations.

The restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic have severely limited the ability of the SANBS to collect adequate blood stocks, especially from schools, colleges, community centers, and corporate blood drives.

In an effort to raise awareness of this critical situation, we recently had a Q&A session with Katrina Makamo, a Donor Relations Practitioner based in Johannesburg.

Here are the highlights of the interview:

Mapepeza: What is the aim of SANBS?

Katrina: The aim of SANBS is to collect and supply the country with safe blood.

Mapepeza: Who is eligible to donate blood? What are the requirements? Are foreigners eligible?

Katrina: You must be between the ages of 16 and 75 years old and weigh a minimum of 50kgs (for platelets, a minimum of 55kgs). You must be in good health, lead a low-risk lifestyle, and consider your blood safe for transfusion. You can’t have donated blood in the last 56 days (or platelets in the last 14 days). Foreigners may be eligible to donate if they have been in South Africa for more than 3 years and have not been to their country or a malaria high-risk country in more than 3 years.

Mapepeza: Where can one donate blood?

Katrina: There are over 81 donor centers nationally and over 7500 mobile blood drives.

Author makes a difference with his books!

By Esau Dlamini Bongumusa

site, take a quick quiz to check their eligibility, and then go to a local donor center if they qualify.

Mapepeza: What can one expect when they go to donate blood?

Katrina: You will be required to complete a Donor Questionnaire and have a one-on-one interview with a nurse to ensure you understand the questions and the importance of being honest. Your blood pressure and hemoglobin (iron) levels will also be checked.

Mapepeza: Are there different ways of donating blood?

Katrina: Yes, you can donate whole blood, plasma, or platelets.

Mapepeza: Are there any risks associated with donating blood?

Katrina: Blood donation is generally safe, but some people may feel lightheaded after donating. The Donor Questionnaire and interview are done to ensure you are fit to donate.

Mapepeza: Is there a charge for donating blood?

Katrina: No, medical aid pays for it and the government pays at public hospitals.

Mapepeza: What precautions does one need to take after donating blood?

Katrina: We advise against participating in strenuous activities like running a marathon or lifting heavy weights.

Mapepeza: How long does it take for the body to replace donated blood?

Katrina: It takes about 56 days to ensure enough time has passed to regenerate the red cells from the last donation.

Mapepeza: Under what conditions will one not be allowed to donate blood?

Katrina: If a person has HIV infection, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, an acute fever, is pregnant, has cancer, has recently undergone surgery, has recently consumed alcohol, has experienced unexplained weight loss, has recently received an ear or body piercing or tattoo, they will not be allowed to donate.

Mapepeza: How much blood does SANBS need to collect daily to ensure adequate supply?

Katrina: About 5000 units

Mapepeza: What steps does one need to take once they decide to donate blood?

Katrina: A person can visit our web-

For more information about the SANBS, visit their website or call 0800 11 90 31.

Follow them @SANBS on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Jele (44) from Bluegum View in Duduza is a self-published author with more than four books under his belt that he intends to utilize in spreading the message of inspiring the youth.

Speaking to Mapepeza, the passion for literature began in the early stages of his childhood. “I started writing as a little boy and I have always loved books and enjoyed mental activities like reading and writing,” he said.

His first book titled, Ifu elimnyama nenkanyamba was published in 2018 and he says it aims to highlight social ills and the scourge of Gender based Violence in the country.

He explains: “My books are informative and for everyone, especially young people. I want to inspire men to speak out and take action against the killing of women and children and for those men who are also being abused to reach out for help. I talk about all the corruption by our government and the unfairness of our justice system.”

Like many many writers, Bongumusa has approached a number of media houses and book stores in an attempt to promote his books locally. “My challenges is that I still want to make a book launch, because I never have, and I don’t have enough support to do that at all. The com-

pany that print my books can’t do anything without me paying first on which that is the huge strain over my shoulder but I am trying as you see, these 7 books, and still five are finished but not published yet. I would like to get more exposure and platforms to sell,” he said.

Jele says he also wants to empower and encourage aspiring authors never to give up.

“To be somewhere you have to start somewhere and to become something you have to start to do something of your own, even if loads are stacked against you. And keep going no matter how hard it is, never give it up if life still allows you to breathe. Lastly but not the end of my motivation stanzas, I believe that a small good frame of mind could save many lives, so as little mistake can destroy many lives too.”

Bongumusa’s books are available on Amazon and he is active on social media where he engages and updates the public about his work.

Mapepeza Community Newspaper publishes 5 000 copies fortnightly with average monthly reach to about 35000 people in the southern region of the southern Gauteng and Mpumalanga provinces (highveld region). The free newspaper can be accessed at qualified retailers, government/municipal offices, libraries, community centres, shools etc. Street agents in taxi ranks, malls, CBDs and townships, Door-to-door delivery at clients/ stakeholders’ offices and events etc. The digital copy is distributed through the following platforms: Email database, Issuu, Whatsapp, Facebook and Daily News website (www.mapepeza.online)

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Mzansi mourn football legend John Moeti!

The South African Football Association (SAFA) and the Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, Culture & Recreation are mourning the loss of legendary Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates midfielder John Moeti.

The news of his passing was confirmed by family spokesperson Victor Rakhale in the early hours of Monday morning (6 February 2023).

The passing of John Moeti has left a profound impact on the South African football community and beyond. His contributions to the sport will always be remembered, and his legacy will continue to inspire future generations of players.

Moeti was part of the Bafana Bafana national squad that won the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) under coach Clive Barker.

He had 29 caps for the national team and also played for Orlando Pirates, Dynamos, and SuperSport United.

“It is with profound sadness and a deep sense of loss that we inform you of the passing of John “Dungi” Moeti,” said Rakhale. “He succumbed to his illness in the early hours of this morning (6 February 2023) at home, surrounded by his family and brethren in prayer.”

SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan expressed his condolences and offered support to the family. “The South African Football Association and I wish to convey our sincerest condolences and heartfelt sorrow to the family and friends of Dungi Moeti. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones and friends,” he said.

Boingodiso bakeng ba Dikolo tlhodisanong ya Netball

By LEsEGO MOHlammE

Boingodiso ba tlhodisana ya dikolo ya DStv Netball (DSNC) bo buletswe ha jwale bakeng sa dikolo tse phahameng.

ya SuperSport me’ e hlopiseditswe mabaleng a di university le dihlopha tsa machaba. Mohope wa Netball wa selemo sa 2023 o tlang ho tshwarelwa Cape Town o ekeditse lethabo la tlhodisano.

Honorable Thulani Ndlovu, Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts, Culture & Recreation, also shared his condolences.

“On behalf of the Gauteng sports community we want to send our deepest condolences to the Moeti family, Orlando Pirates football club, the Gauteng province, and South Africa at large. Moeti served and encouraged many young soccer players to serve the nation with pride, dedication, and commitment. He will be missed by many, and may his soul rest in eternal peace,” Hon. Ndlovu said.

Tlhodisana ena e tshwerwe ka kopanelo pakeng tsa Multichoice le SA Schools Netball, sepheyo le morero keho fumana dinaledi Netball mekolong e tlang le hofa kaofela Banana ba dikolo tse phahameng monyetla o lekanang bakeng saho bonahatsa di tsebo tsa bona.

Boingodiso ba tlhodisano ba dikolo bo qadile kala 06 Hlakola ho fihlela kala 31 Hlakubele, tlhodisana etla qala ka Kgwedi ya Mmesa, e be makgaolakgang a machaba ka Kgwedi ya Phupu.

Selemong se fitileng tlhodisano e bone banana baka hodimo ho 26,000 hotswa ho 1884 ya dikolo tse phahameng tse nkileng karolo, ho etsa tswelapele e kgolo.

Tlhodisano e arotswe dikoto tse pedi, Botho bakeng sa dikolo tsa le hae le mapolasing, sepheyo le moreo keho fana ka monyetla o lekaneng bakeng sa dikolo tse phahameng ho punyelletsa hoya ho makgaolakgang a machaba.

Tlhodisano tsa makgaolakgang a machaba e ile phatlalatsa kalaneng

Tumi Maseko eo eleng Hooho ya Kopanelo ya Lehae ho Multichoice, o boletse hore Mohope wa Lefatshe wa Netball wa selemo sa 2023 hanyane o kopane ka sekgatla ka hare ho naha ka hoya ka tlhodisano ya dikolo ya DStv Netball, re batla hore mokgosi o phatlalle le Naha kaofela ho fihlela le bao baneng ba nahana ho ba kwalletswe ka ntle hotswa dinthong tse kgolo tse etsahalang ka hare ho naha.

Moetapele wa SA Schools Netball, Di Woolley o tlatseleditse ka Hore 2023 ke selemo sa hao saho phunyelletsa, tlatsa pelo ya hao ka tshepo le dito, me’ e ditoro tseo tsatsi le leng otla phunyelletsang hoya hodimo marung. Bakeng sa boingodiso, etela www. saschoolsnetball.co.za fumana konopo ya boingodiso ba League e be o tetla ya leqhepe la DStv Schools Netball Challenge.

Boingodiso botla kalwa Kala 31 Hlakubele 2023 O seke wa fetwa ke monyetla hoba karolo ya tlhodisano ena e ipabolang.

2nd round opens for Netball World Cup tickets!

The Vitality Netball World Cup 2023 (VNWC2023) announced the opening of the second phase of ticket sales on Friday, February 10.

Vitality, a division of the Discovery Group, has recently been announced as the title sponsor of the tournament.

With 16 qualifying countries the VNWC2023 will be the largest women’s World sporting event ever to be held on African soil.

The netball family who missed out on the first phase of ticket sales can now take advantage of this op-

portunity and secure their tickets for all 60 matches, including the all-important Semi-Finals, bronze medal match and Final, by visiting https://nwc2023.org.za/tickets/

There will be a range of tickets available across the tournament, with ticket prices starting from R500, and classified in various categories inclusive of gold, silver and bronze levels, as well as adult and junior prices, making it accessible for everyone to be part of the action!

Representing Africa in the tournament is South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Uganda.