Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-05-25 i Sunday Independent

In a world increasingly defined by immediacy, interconnectivity, and relentless information streams, traditional media – particularly newspapers – face existential questions. Yet, despite decades of predictions proclaiming the death of print, newspapers continue to persist. The question now is not whether newspapers will survive, but how they must evolve to remain relevant. As we stand at the intersection of digital fatigue and content abundance, there is a compelling case to reimagine the role of newspapers—not as relics of the past, but as curated, future-focused knowledge platforms that prioritise depth over speed, clarity over clutter, and insight over immediacy. Evolution of media: from press to platform To understand the future of newspapers, we must first revisit the evolution of media itself. Historically, newspapers were the gatekeepers of information. The printing press…

So, you’ve followed the recipe, simmered your ingredients, and dished out a steaming pot of curry, only to discover it tastes ... meh. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. Curry is an intricate dance of spices, and it’s easy to forget that achieving balanced flavour requires a harmonious blend of ingredients. Consider the core components of your curry. Was there enough seasoning? Did you use fresh spices, or were they past their prime? Understanding the building blocks of flavour is key to determining how best to enhance your dish. By applying these tips, even the most uninspired curry can be uplifted, making it a dish that dazzles rather than disappoints. Balance the flavours Sometimes, the key to a better-tasting curry lies in balancing its flavours. If it’s…

WHAT was once a beacon of hope for communities across South Africa became a multi-billion-rand gravy train for a corrupt elite who exploited the very system meant to uplift the poor. The National Lotteries Commission (NLC), established to distribute funds for sports, arts, culture, and charitable causes, has been exposed as one of the most brazen examples of institutional rot in the country’s recent history. This week the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) delivered a devastating briefing to Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), revealing how senior NLC officials and board members orchestrated a sophisticated scheme that siphoned hundreds of millions of rand through fictitious non-profit organisations, fake trusts, and complicit professionals. At the heart of the scandal is what SIU chief forensic investigator Mashudu Netshikweta described as a “grand…

THE recent 2025 Budget Speech brought with it some crucial announcements that will directly impact your household budget. For starters, there is good news on the value-added tax (VAT) front: it will remain at 15%, after the reversal of the previously proposed increase. While this offers some relief, it also means the planned expansion of the zero-rated food basket, which would have cushioned lower-income households, will no longer proceed. Previously, the proposed new items included the edible offal of sheep, poultry and goats; specific cuts such as heads, feet, bones and tongues; as well as canned vegetables. However, the 21 items previously classified as zero-rated still remain in place, including brown bread, maize meal, rice and samp, to name a few. For those who enjoy alcoholic beverages, you should expect…

AFRICA Day is not a day for celebration in the narrow sense. It is a day of remembrance, reflection, and recommitment. We do not mark the birth of the Organisation of African Unity on May 25, 1963 with song and dance alone. We mark it with struggle. The very idea of Africa's unity, and its promise of liberation, has always rested on the backs, and in the hands, of its workers. Not just those who labour in mines and factories, but also those who clean homes, till the soil, sew clothes, raise children, and build roads. It is working-class men and women, those who carry the continent’s burdens daily, who have borne the cost of empire, and it is they who have carried the fight for freedom across generations. Africa's…

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is set to bolster its debt collection capabilities significantly, announcing plans to hire 1,700 debt collectors in the 2025/26 financial year. This strategy is part of a concerted effort to improve revenue collection and recover debts in light of ongoing fiscal challenges. Commissioner Edward Kieswetter announced this while addressing the joint committees of finance and appropriations on Friday. “We have already employed 500, used the month of April and early May to train them, to induct them, to get them going, and they will now start collecting debt. “In addition to that, next week, June 1, we will bring in a further 250 and continue to ramp that up,” he said. Kieswetter also said their commitment was that they expected to yield at least…

SOUTH Africa's diplomatic outing to the White House on Wednesday has been widely criticised as a humiliating chapter in the country's international relations, exposing a lack of preparation, coordination, and strategic messaging. The visit, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, was meant to defend South Africa’s reputation amid unfounded allegations of genocide and to counter growing US criticism. Instead, it has become a symbol of diplomatic disarray. This week Ramaphosa met with US President Donald Trump in the White House, a session marred by awkward moments and uncoordinated responses. The meeting followed Trump’s provocative claims linking South Africa to “genocide” and his controversial decision to offer refugee status to minority white farmers, claiming they faced persecution. Ramaphosa’s delegation included a curious mix of officials and personalities. Minister of International Relations and…

When Wayde van Niekerk set his 400m world record at the 2016 Rio Olympics, he had just turned 24. Van Niekerk was 24 years and 30 days old on August 14, the day of the final, when he rewrote the history books from lane eight in that unforgettable run of 43.03 seconds at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The man whose record he broke, American legend Michael Johnson, was all of 31 years and 11 months old when he ran 43.18 at the 1999 world championships in Sevilla, Spain. Now there is another South African trying to force his way into the 43-second world: Zakithi Nene. The national champion produced a new personal best of 44.22 at the SA championships in Potchefstroom in April to announce his…

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has not closed the door on players who were not invited to the alignment camp held in Cape Town this week. Notable omissions from the 54-man camp included Stormers No 8 Evan Roos, Bulls hookers Johan Grobbelaar and Akker van der Merwe, Stormers hookers André-Hugo Venter and Joseph Dweba, and Sharks loose forward Phepsi Buthelezi. “There are some guys we did not pick because we know them already. They know the way we want to play and what we are trying to do,” Erasmus said after the camp. “There will be guys outside this group that will play for the Boks this year.” Those words will be a reprieve for the uninvited after Erasmus invited 84 players to the March camp before culling 30 for the…

Just close your eyes for a moment and picture yourself as a teenager still in high school. Would you have been brave enough to move to a new country, where you don’t speak the language, to pursue a dream? Kgopotso “KJ” Mononyane, 17, was brave enough to do exactly that, relocating to Barcelona, Spain, where he is chasing his dream of becoming a MotoGP champion. At just 16, he left South Africa for Barcelona to live and train with professional athletes who have experience on European circuits. He now races in two leagues – the FIM JuniorGP World Championship and the Red Bull Rookies Cup. Both tour Europe across seven rounds, giving him 14 high-pressure weekends to manage – all while completing matric. Yes, he’s still in school and trying…

India named top-order batsman Shubman Gill as the new Test captain, the cricket board said yesterday, as it announced the team for next month’s all-important tour of England. Gill, 25, succeeds Rohit Sharma, who retired from Tests recently, along with Virat Kohli. He will take charge in the five-Test series in England, starting on June 20. Gill will lead a team in transition after Rohit, 38, and Kohli, 36, walked away from the five-day format in the space of six days this month to leave a big void. “Shubman Gill-led Team India are ready for an action-packed Test series,” the Board of Control for Cricket in India said in a statement. His vice-captain will be Rishabh Pant. Gifted with a wide range of shots, Gill has led Gujarat Titans into…

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola said he would not check the scores of other games today while his team play at Fulham, with a spot in the Champions League on the line in what he called by far the biggest game of their season. Every team plays at the same time on the Premier League’s final day today, with City, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest all battling for a top-five finish and a place in Europe’s top club competition next season. Guardiola’s men are in pole position among the teams still battling to secure a top-five spot and sit third in the table on 68 points, realistically needing only a point from today’s final game, unless Villa were to beat Manchester United by at least 17 goals.…

In recent years, myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness, has become a growing global concern. This condition, which affects a person’s ability to see distant objects clearly, is now considered an epidemic that is expected to impact nearly half of the world’s population by 2050. The rise in myopia cases is closely tied to modern lifestyles, particularly the increased use of screens, reduced outdoor activities, and urbanised living. In South Africa, while statistics on myopia are limited, anecdotal evidence suggests the trend mirrors what’s happening globally. Understanding the causes, risks, and solutions is vital for parents, educators, and healthcare providers to address this growing issue. Why is myopia on the rise? According to global studies, myopia currently affects between 25% and 33% of the world’s population. The World Health Organisation (WHO)…

There is a saying in various circles, often spoken in whispers, that there is a moral difference between Inkatha and the IFP. The two carry vastly different connotations. Before 1994, Inkatha Yenkululeko Yesizwe was a movement of voluntary activists – men and women driven by love and passion for liberation, not personal gain. Contrast this with the post-1994 IFP, a political party whose activists are, to some extent, motivated by “What’s in it for me?” – Ngizotholani. The same troubling shift applies to the ANC. The pre-1994 ANC was a movement of selfless revolutionaries, individuals who sacrificed careers, freedom, and even their lives for the emancipation of our people. Today’s ANC, however, is glaringly consumed by greed, its moral compass shattered. The veterans of both movements decry this inversion of…

Billionaire businessman Johann Rupert’s comments in the Oval Office this week on gang violence on the Cape Flats have sparked a fierce debate over prioritising crimes based on race. Rupert was part of the high-powered delegation accompanying President Cyril Ramaphosa in his bilateral meeting with his US counterpart, Donald Trump. “We have too many deaths, and it’s across the board; it’s not only white farmers,” he told Trump. Rupert then turned to DA leader John Steenhuisen and said: “Mr Steenhuisen won’t admit to it, but he runs the Western Cape where I live. The biggest murder rate is in the Cape Flats. Gangs. We’ve got gang warfare.” The discussion between the two presidents and their entourages had been dominated by false claims that Afrikaner farmers were targeted due to their…

ON this year’s May 25th, Africa stands at a crossroads. As we mark Africa Day, we honour the historic formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, now the African Union (AU). We must be earnest, however, in reflecting not only on the past, but also the present and future of Africa. It has been 35 years since Namibia, the final African nation to gain independence, became sovereign. Yet decades after the end of colonial rule, Africa continues to bear the weight of foreign-imposed borders, extractive economies, and systemic underdevelopment. This Africa Day, we must confront a painful truth: Independence without justice is a broken promise. It is time to interrogate — and actively address — why countless African nations that have been independent for decades still arduously…

TRANSPORT Minister Barbara Creecy, this week, approved a R51 billion guarantee facility for state-owned Transnet, with the concurrence of the Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. This guarantee facility is effective immediately in support of Transnet’s capital investment programme and enables it to meet its debt obligations. Transnet plays a central role in the South African economy and the government’s goal of inclusive growth. The entity is engaged in a wide-ranging reform programme to improve operational performance in the short and medium term. The programme aims to overcome operational, financial, and governance challenges hampering its ability to fulfil its strategic role, according to a statement by the GCIS on Thursday. At the end of March this year, Transnet had succeeded in moving the equivalent of 161 million tonnes of freight on its…

Are South Africans looking for a sign? After 30 years of democratic governance, millions of working-class and poor people continue to await the promised benefits of liberation after decades of struggle. Some are losing hope that meaningful change will occur for themselves and their children. There are still far too many continuities of oppression and exploitation from the past. Statistician-General Risenga Maluleke's recent release of the country’s unemployment figures may be the sign the masses have been waiting for. He informed the nation that approximately 12 million workers are unemployed, with youth aged 15 to 24 bearing the brunt of the crisis. About 3.2 million of them are idling at home, neither working nor attending educational institutions. Their future is bleak. Is the unemployment crisis in South Africa a sign…

THE Centre for Alternative Political and Economic Thought (CAPET) has issued a scathing condemnation of the DA-led Ministry of Communication’s move to relax South Africa’s ICT policies, allegedly to favour billionaire Elon Musk, a US-based investor who has repeatedly spread false and damaging propaganda about the country. In a strongly worded statement, CAPET denounced Musk’s baseless claims of “genocide” against white South Africans as “not only deceitful but a deliberate assault on our country’s sovereignty and social cohesion”. The think tank warned that the DA’s apparent willingness to bend laws for Musk’s benefit was “an insult to the intelligence of all South Africans”. CAPET questioned whether Musk’s inflammatory rhetoric, amplified by AfriForum’s overseas lobbying, was part of a calculated strategy to pressure the government into granting his satellite venture, Starlink,…

Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics! was Winston Churchill’s famous response to one of his major political challenges. This statement certainly rang true as Trump and Ramaphosa each provided us with a spectacle of different versions of reality. Trump's bombastic statements on white farm murders generously referenced fake news and disinformation. Ramaphosa’s narratives -although more suave were peppered with more sophisticated inconvenient truths of another kind. Team Ramaphosa’s US visit came amidst the backdrop of South Africa’s rapid declining role and prestige, in Africa a declining economy, the Budget 3.0 debacle, a low GDP, highest unemployment in its debut G20 Africa year. Ramaphosa graciously thanked President Trump for his donation of 150 respirators to South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. More concerning is that Ramaphosa did not even raise the Covid…

On May 21, Parliament finally adopted the national Budget after months of contention, heated debates and public pushback. The initial two drafts, presented on February 19 and March 12, did not gain the requisite political backing, resulting in an unprecedented Budget crisis for the country. The most controversial proposal involved increasing the Value Added Tax (VAT) by half a percentage point on May 1 this year and another half percentage point on April 1, 2026. The proposed increase in VAT sparked strong protests from civil society, labour unions and political parties. In response to this widespread opposition, the government had to rethink its approach and revise the national Budget. When comparing the original budget presented in March to the updated version adopted in May, some significant changes stood out. The…

The occasion of the 62nd anniversary of the birth of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the adoption of the OAU Charter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, provides an opportunity to reflect and introspect. Probing how and why Africa has dismally failed to live up to the promises of the OAU Charter six decades after its proclamation is a pertinent undertaking. Africa remains trapped in the neo-colonial structures of the global political economy that continue to undermine the continent’s development potential. The continent is struggling to shake off the colonial legacy of occupying a dependent and very vulnerable position in the global economy. Between 2% and 3%, Africa’s share of the world trade is disappointingly paltry despite its population making up 17% of the global population. The content and quality…

Reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said that his budding rivalry with Jannik Sinner was good for the sport, as the Spaniard prepares to begin his Roland Garros campaign which could culminate with a blockbuster final against the Italian top seed. Alcaraz and Sinner have shared the last five Grand Slam titles between them, with the Spaniard claiming the French Open and Wimbledon last year, while Sinner opened his major account with victory in the Australian Open in 2024, before winning the US Open and defending his Melbourne title in January. “I think for the people, for the tennis fans, I think it’s great to have a match-up from some players that make them excited about watching that match,” Alcaraz told his pre-tournament press conference. “Right now I think the…

Mamelodi Sundowns will head into the CAF Champions League final second leg on the back foot after drawing 1-1 with Pyramids FC in yesterday’s first leg at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria. Lucas Ribeiro scored the opener for Sundowns in the 54th minute with a well-executed shot after Aubrey Modiba’s effort was blocked, and the rebound fell into his path. The Brazilian had started the move, with his initial shot also cleared off the line as Sundowns went for the jugular after a lacklustre first half. But his goal was cancelled out by Walid Elkarti deep into stoppage time, as the Pharaohs took a huge advantage into the return in Cairo next Sunday night. The Brazilians have to score away to keep their chances of winning the crown for the first…

rowan.callaghan@inl.co.za Two of South Africa’s rising junior tennis stars have had to find feet of clay after they made it into the qualifying draw for the prestigious Roland Garros Junior Championships in Paris later this month. Connor Doig, the 17-year-old Grade 11 pupil from Durban, made it into the junior boys section, while Jahnie van Zyl, the 16-year-old from Potchefstroom, is in the girls section. Both players spoke to Independent Media on the milestone achievement in the budding careers. The tournament will be held between May 29 and June 7 in Paris, in conjunction with the French Open, the second Grand Slam tournament of the year. “It’s a great honour to play Roland Garros Junior qualifiers. The end goal is to qualify for the main draw and play the real…

Just a few months before I began my career as a rugby writer, I watched the opening game of the 1995 World Cup in the company of three Welshmen, who had come to South Africa to play rugby at my club, Amanzimtoti. We were in a sports bar in Warner Beach, the KZN seaside village that former Wallaby Clyde Rathbone and Sharks owner Marco Masotti call home. The venue was fizzing with atmosphere. The Welsh guys, all of them young school teachers, were astonished. All of that day, they had seen cars bedecked in the colours of the rainbow nation, drivers tooting at each other in festive fervour. Everywhere was fans in green and gold; side mirrors of cars were coloured with the national flag. I have remained in warm…

South African Tourism hails Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025 held in Durban last week as a huge economic boost. SA Tourism said that the projected economic benefits spurred by Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, from event infrastructure and logistics to accommodation, restaurants, and local transport services, have been significant. “The direct economic impact of Africa’s Travel Indaba on Durban’s GDP is estimated at R574-million, with direct spending totalling more than R232-million, highlighting the substantial economic benefits.” SA Tourism added that the event created over 2 000 jobs, particularly for the youth and local communities, with an anticipated household income contribution exceeding R140 million. “Current figures (still to be audited) indicate that Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, themed ‘Unlimited Africa’, hosted more than 9 990 attendees, marking an impressive 7.7% increase compared to 9…

Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau will on Wednesday announce a new company to operate the National Lottery, after the Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg, rejected his attempt to extend Ithuba Holding’s contract to May 31 next year under a temporary licence. Tau wanted to extend Ithuba’s contract despite that it was due to expire on May 31. Delivering judgment on the case brought before him by one of the bidders, Wina Njalo Proprietary Limited, Judge Sulet Potterill said on May 21 that Tau was acting unconstitutionally and unlawfully in delaying choosing a new company to succeed Ithuba in the operation of the National Lottery. Ithuba’s contract started in June 2015. “The minister is ordered to determine a successful applicant for the fourth National Lottery Licence by no later than…

FINANCE Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 National Budget, dubbed Budget 3.0, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, trade unions, and civil society groups, who argue it fails to address South Africa’s pressing economic challenges, including unemployment, poverty, and inequality. The budget, tabled on Wednesday, scrapped value-added tax (VAT) but introduced higher fuel levies, sparking widespread discontent. The EFF outright rejected the budget, calling it “weak, misguided, and utterly disconnected from the lived reality of South Africans”. The party criticised deep expenditure cuts in essential sectors like education, health, and social development, arguing they weaken the state’s ability to deliver basic services. “These cuts demonstrate a deliberate weakening of the state's ability to deliver basic services,” the EFF said. The MK Party went further, filing a motion of censure against Godongwana…

CAPE Town and Johannesburg — two cities, one nation, and a tale that mirrors both the triumph and tragedy of Black African governance. Between April 20 and May 1, I returned to South Africa after nearly a decade away. My last visit to Johannesburg was in 2015, and to Cape Town in 2018. Time had passed, but what I saw on this trip offered clarity that was impossible to ignore. The contrast between these two cities had become stark—no longer a quiet divergence, but a deafening indictment. I landed to find a city alive with order and promise: sleek highways, clean streets, efficient transport, bustling malls, and neighbourhoods that radiate security and quiet dignity. Even Stellenbosch, once a fortress of white privilege, now shows signs of transformation. Today, black and…

In the often murky waters of international diplomacy, billionaire Johann Rupert’s involvement in President Cyril Ramaphosa's engagement with Donald Trump may seem like a footnote. One of South Africa’s wealthiest businessmen, with international standing, merely helping his country during a diplomatic bind. But considering economic justice, democratic accountability, and historical context, Rupert’s actions raise serious questions about the nature of power in post-apartheid South Africa. His behind-the-scenes influence, particularly in moments of high political tension, is not merely a sign of elite access. It is state capture by any other name. To grasp the significance of Rupert’s role, we must revisit August 2018. At the time, Trump tweeted about the so-called "large-scale killing of farmers" in South Africa, a claim rooted in far-right conspiracy theories and white nationalist dog whistles.…

As the weeks build up to the final competition, where promising projects secure further mentorship and funding opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs, pupils in the iAccelerate SA programme hosted at the University of Western Cape (UWC) presented their test for business. The pupils from several high schools in the Western Cape excitedly shared their experiences through interactive sessions held at the weekend, which included entrepreneurial trailblazers and business owners sharing tips and tricks of business development and tapping into money management in a start-up, interaction with first clients, and fundraising techniques. Guest speaker, Director of Student Enrolment Management Unit, Dr Laurence Corner, on Friday, spoke to the group of pupils and aspiring entrepreneurs, encouraging them to make wise decisions for career choices. "It's not enough to say that I have done…

INADVERTENTLY, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his team's visit to the White House achieved what they never set out as their goal in the first place: Confirming before the international media that South Africa is suffering from ubiquitous crime. South Africa’s detractors have often described our country as the crime capital of the world. And, in their mission to reset frosty bilateral ties with Washington, Ramaphosa and his team members took time, one after the other, painting a picture of a crime-riddled society that is simply too much of a high risk to invest. Team South Africa was vociferously attempting to debunk the AfriForum-led fat lie of genocide against the Afrikaner community, especially farmers. But in that turbo-charged performance, the President and his team unfortunately ended up shooting themselves in the…

Metaphorical Orwellian allegories have become commonplace in contemporary international relations as never before. All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others. With the UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions and domestic legislation, the Cambodian War Crimes Tribunal was established. So too, the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia read in culpability arising from superior command responsibility, finding that subordinates have a duty of diligence and application of mind when acting on superior commands. When the Khmer Rouge regime did not bow to Western ideologies, the US began bombing in the 1950s and 60s, the subsequent genocide was more directly attributed to external northern influences. Vietnam demonstrated the US’s capacity to declare war on a nation that refused conformity to Western-dominated political ideals. When the genocide…

Mohamed Salah was voted as the Premier League player of the season yesterday for the second time after inspiring Liverpool’s march to a record-equalling 20th English title. Salah earned the prize after scoring 28 league goals – five more than anyone else – and producing 18 assists for Liverpool so far this term. Heading into today’s final game against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace, the 32-year-old Egyptian superstar is two assists off the single-season record held by Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne. This award is decided after votes from the public are combined with those from a panel of football experts. He also won it in the 2017-18 campaign. He has broken the run of Manchester City players winning the award for the past four seasons. Salah’s teammate Virgil…

South Africa’s top-ranked player, Lloyd Harris, served up proof that he is over his recent injury woes when he dispatched former world No 3 Marin Cilic 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the French Open qualifiers on Friday to move into the main draw. Former US Open quarter-finalist Harris broke early in the first set and again in the final game to take a 1-0 lead. He broke Cilic’s serve again early in the second set before the Serb, who has also struggled with injury, broke back. Both players then struggled to hold their serve. Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, landed a telling break to take a 4-3 lead in the seventh game. The rest of the set went on serve. Both players found their service rhythm in the opening games…

World No 1 Jannik Sinner said that he was expecting a different atmosphere at the French Open, his first Grand Slam after a three-month doping ban. Sinner returned to competition in front of his home fans at the Italian Open earlier this month where he lost in the final to Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz. In the first round, the Italian will have the Roland Garros crowd largely against him when he plays 72nd-ranked Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech tomorrow. “It’s definitely going to be different,” the 23-year-old told journalists on Friday. “I know that. But I don’t think they have something against me, no? It’s right that they support the players who are from here, who are local here. “It’s the same when I play against American players in the US Open. “So,…

AmaZulu coach Arthur Zwane has welcomed the imminent promotion of Durban City to the Premiership, hailing it as a positive development for KwaZulu-Natal football. City’s top-flight return is all but confirmed after the Premier Soccer League’s Disciplinary Committee (PSL DC) dismissed a protest from JDR Stars, who alleged that Durban City improperly registered midfielder Saziso Magawana. While another protest – this time from Cape Town Spurs – is still pending, the result that crowned Durban City as Motsepe Foundation Championship winners and relegated Spurs has already set the stage for their promotion. Zwane, speaking in the wake of City’s successful campaign, expressed satisfaction not only with their achievement, but also with the working relationship shared between the two KwaZulu-Natal clubs. “I’ve already congratulated coach Simo... They’ve done tremendously well,” Zwane…