Innholdsfortegnelse for 3/22/2020 i Sunday Sun

• THE Law Society of SA (LSSA) has sounded the alarm over the slow pace of the promised sanitisation and deep-cleaning of overcrowded prisons, holding cells and courts amid the Covid-19 outbreak. “I’ve seen all these various directives from judge presidents and the chief justice. The only problem is that sanitising the courts isn’t happening,” said lawyer William Booth who chairs the LSSA’s Criminal Law Working Group. He claimed it wasn’t being seen in police stations and police cells either. • THE parents of children at a Bloemfontein school are fearful after hearing two siblings attending the school are in quarantine. The siblings, who are in grades 1 and 2 at Brandwag Primary School, were quarantined after their mum, who is a healthcare worker at a private hospital, tested positive…

FORMER Generations: The Legacy actress Thulisile Phongolo has fallen victim to shameless thieves. This while dinning at a restaurant in Sandton, north of Jozi. The 26-year-old, who is now a DJ, suffered material setback when tsotsis snatched her cellphone worth an R28 000 last month. Said police spokesperson Captain Granville Meyer: “I can confirm that a case of common robbery has been opened. “And no one has been arrested yet.” According to a police statement seen by the SunTeam, the tsotsis took her by surprise when she was with a friend at the Salsa Restaurant. Read the statement: “The complainant alleges that on 18 February at about 2pm she was at Rivonia Village’s Salsa Restaurant, corner Rivonia and 7th Avenue, Rivonia. “She was with a friend, Mosa, and about to…

She told the court Ezra wanted to film the third season of the show on SABC2. This after a Klerksdorp entrepreneur, Sanele Makinane, won the show in 2013 and walked away with a R5 million investment into his business. During the court trial, Ezra’s legal representative grilled the SABC’s credit manager Alistair Louw and other sponsors. They included municipal officials Mathews, Lebogang Kalolo and others. Ezra didn’t deny receiving payment, but argued there was no letter of commitment from the municipality for the R10 million. But Mathews said she signed a memorandum of understanding and a letter of commitment, which she read in court and was submitted as evidence. This during the agreement with Ezra about the initiative. Kalolo, on the other hand, told the court he was once in…

BUSINESSWOMAN Basetsana Kumalo allegedly lost her beauty queen grace when she was involved in a catfight. This after the Miss SA 94 reportedly slugged it out with another businesswoman, Bongiwe “Mabongs” Baleni, over pictures and videos. The drama allegedly took place at former Metro FM station manager Matona Ntshona-Sakupwanya’s house in the north of Jozi, last week. Matona was allegedly hosting a kiddies’ birthday party. Explained an informant: “What started out as a child’s party turned into a catfight when Bassie demanded that Mabongs delete pictures and videos of herself.” According to party-goers, things turned so bad the kids were traumatised. The source claimed Bassie was dancing with her daughter when she saw Mabongs holding her phone and assumed she was taking a video of her. Said the source: “She…

SEVERAL Kaya FM employees face the prospect of being “homeless” before the end of May. The station that prides itself as the home of the Afropolitan is set to retrench about 37 employees. This according to a letter issued to staffers on Friday and signed by the station’s managing director (MD) Greg Maloka. The five-page letter – in possession of the SunTeam – reveals the programming department is set to lose about 15 people. It’ll be followed by the finance and human resources, including the MD’s office, with nine people. Marketing, lifestyle and research and digital, along with Kaya TV will lose five and four employees, respectively. Reads the letter, in part: “It’s with regret that we hereby notify you that the company is contemplating embarking upon a retrenchment process,…

RENOWNED fashion designer David Tlale is the latest celebrity victim of the coronavirus. This as he was forced to cancel the opening of his store in Manhattan, New York City, due to the outbreak of the virus. An annoyed David told the SunTeam the Coronavirus had brought him nothing but misery. Asked a designer: “How do you know about my New York City store opening?” Asked for details, David said: “Look, I won’t give you much, but I wanted this to be a surprise.” David said the launch delay was the tip of the iceberg, as creatives were suffering because of the restrictions. “It’s hard! Creatives have lost money, as weddings and social gathering are being cancelled,” David explained. An insider said David had lost nearly R1 million because of…

LIAM Payne has come a long way since his days as a member of a boy band back in the day. The former One Direction (1D) member has been doing great for himself since he left the group. Being the first to quit the group, people thought he wouldn’t make it. But he’s slowly becoming one of the best musicians across the globe. Clearly, he works best as solo artist. LP1 includes his hit single, For You, featuring Rita Ora which was in the soundtrack for the movie, 50 Shades Freed. This album brings in different sounds. Some songs give you that Ed-Sheeran vibes, some Latin rhythms, and then his normal pop and R&B sound. Some of the songs are co-written by Ed Sheeran and Charlie Puth, among other writers.…

MZANSI schools will be closed for the next six weeks, thanks to the worldwide outbreak of the Covid-19. The development is obviously a cause for frustration to many parents, as that means their normal lives have been heavily impacted. This means parents have to fork out more money for the upkeep and maintenance of kids for as long as the virus is still a problem. For most parents in cities, the biggest headache is who’ll take care of their children during the day when they’re at work. Most parents in the cities don’t have the luxury of full-time helpers, nor do they live with their extended families – like gogos and aunts as is the case emakasi and rural areas. Since government hasn’t taken any decision and pronounced on things…

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa was hailed for being decisive about the potential threat of the covid-19 to Mzansi. This as the virus poses a bigger threat to our lives and livelihoods on a daily basis. Last Sunday, the President announced strict restrictions of movement, including travel bans and the prohibition of social gatherings of more than 100 people. While it’s good to see local businesses heeding the call, the major threat this rampant virus poses is on millions of people residing in townships and informal settlements. The rapid progression of the covid-19 reminds us of the great divide of resources between the haves and the have-nots in Mzansi. Thriving in large crowds, those who rely on the public transportation system to commute to and from work are overwhelmed by this imminent…

FORMER Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Shu-Aib Walters is optimistic his Goalkeepers Academy will play a huge role in future to ensure the national team doesn’t face goalkeeping crisis. The former Cape Town City keeper started the academy in 2016 when he was still playing for The Citizens. Late last year, he relocated it to Joburg for a bigger demographic and profile. Now, the academy is based at Pirates Club in Greenside and is for young goalkeepers from eight years old. Last Thursday, Bafana coach Molefe Ntseki announced his squad which was supposed to play Sao Tome in back-to-back Afcon qualifiers. He acknowledged the challenge facing the goalkeeping department. Said Ntseki: “It’s a big challenge, and not only for me, but for the entire country, the PSL and NFD teams. “Most of…

• AFTER runners expressed their disappointment at the cancellation of the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the nonrefundable policy clause from organisers led the marathon to be widely criticised by angry runners, who paid for entries. But organisers issued a statement that despite runners not getting back their money, they’ll give them the 2020 race commemorative T-shirts. Runners will only get T-shirts, while this year’s medals will be distributed to the runners who will compete in the 2021 edition in the ultra-marathon, half-marathon and the 10km race. • ATHLETICS SA (ASA) president Aleck Skhosana met with the Comrades Marathon Association board chairperson Cheryl Winn in Durban on Friday to clear the air around the staging of the annual race on 14 June in KZN.…

UZALO actress Sphelele Mzimela’s health issues are said to have proven “very costly” for her. Insiders claimed the actress, who plays Mazaza in the SABC1 prime-time telenovela, was fired because she often fell ill while shooting her scenes. Claimed an informant: “Sometimes, she’d faint, which would disrupt the work of the Uzalo crew. “Sphelele was replaced because the producers got tired of her sickness.” Asked for comment, Uzalo head of publicity, Nomfundo Zondi, said Sphelele was unable to continue with her role. This due to her ailment. According to insiders, Sphelele had been ill since the beginning of February and later discovered that she was pregnant. “She’d faint and sometimes feel hot or vomit while shooting her scenes,” an insider said. “In fact, she’s been in and out of hospital.…

LEGENDARY singer Yvonne Chaka Chaka’s son Themba spoiled the vibe on her birthday celebration when he got arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at their Fourways home, north of Jozi. Nkateko Khoza, opened a case of common assault at the Douglasdale Police Station on Tuesday, a day before Yvonne’s birthday, accusing her sweetheart, Themba of manhandling her after an altercation ensued over her cellphone. When called for comment, Nkateko refused to talk about the matter, saying she had no comment. According to a police statement seen by the SunTeam, Themba allegedly took her phone and refused to return it, she then grabbed it from him and locked herself in their bedroom where he followed her. “The complainant alleged that on the above date and time she was with the family,…

GREENER pastures lay ahead for the family of late radio head and turntablist, DJ Khabzela. And thanks to the Khabzela Foundation, the days of his family members depending on the DJ’s 92-year-old mum’s pension grant may soon be a thing of the past. Founded by Thami Goranti, the organisation hopes to make enough money to support DJ Khabzela’s family and other disadvantaged kids. This by keeping the late DJ’s legacy alive through lectures and running programmes that were dear to his heart. According to Thami, who’s also the chairman of the body, the foundation is set to be launched soon. Said Thami: “During these lectures, we’ll be reflecting the life of DJ Khabzela.” The DJ (real name Fana Khaba) rose to fame after landing a job at Gauteng’s youth radio…

AKULALEKI hitmaker Samthing Soweto (real name Samkelo Mdolomba) has finally paid back the money. This after he failed to pitch at the Newcastle Amcor Dam Music Festival. At the time, event organiser Sibusiso Mkhulisi said Samthing Soweto was no longer available after payment. Said Sibusiso at the time: “Ever since we paid him, we haven’t been able to locate him. We’re appealing to him to pay back the money since he never fulfilled the agreement. “He demanded that I pay the full amount, R75 000, before the event and I did. I also paid R23 000 for accommodation. We also agreed that he’d perform from 11pm to 11.30pm. “But I was disappointed when he didn’t pitch. I tried calling him but could not reach him.” The event took place on…

MASKANDI singer Mpamehlangene Gwala claims Mzansi Magic owes him money. This for the costs he incurred for flights from Joburg, where he shot episodes for Mzansi Magic reality TV show, Mnakwethu. According to Mpamehlangene, Mnakwethu is hosted by local famous polygamist, Musa Mseleku. The maskandi singer said everything he did in the show that aired on 10 March was just an act. This despite it being made to seem like a reality show. But Mpamehlangene said otherwise. Speaking to the SunTeam on Thursday, the maskandi singer said he agreed to feature in Mnakwethu as a way to promote his music. This as he planned to drop his album next month. But Mpamehlangene said he regretted doing the show because his family was angry at him and he was on the…

ANGIE Makwetla is one of Mzansi’s Human Rights Commissioners. This book is an account of two femicide tragedies in her family that occurred in 2001 and 2004. In the book she tells a heartbreaking story about the death of her younger sister and niece at the hands of their husbands. The story is told through the eyes of family members, including the children of the deceased women who, to this day, are still traumatised by the violent loss of their mothers. With March being Human Rights Month in Mzansi, this book is a befitting reminder on the plight of violence against women and children. The foreword by Dr Judy Dlamini shares alarming statistics on gender-based violence (GBV) locally and globally. For example, Mzansi’s rate of GBV is almost five times…

WE should try to change our bad behaviour on the roads. There impatient drivers, who do as they please and disrespect others on the roads, should be made to feel the might of the law. Truth is, impatient and aggressive drivers are dangerous. They always make mistakes and end up paying the price or force other drivers to make mistakes too. Nearly every time you hit the road you’ll see a driver do something either discourteous or dangerous. But a response of anger only further upsets you and can even lead to acts of violence and road rage. So, drivers should admit when they’re wrong and apologise when they’ve done other drivers wrong. There are many ridiculous things people do and get away with on the roads. People should consider…

TAXI violence and killings are not good for the industry. This and also for the families of those killed and wounded. We’ll never see the end of taxi violence in Mzansi. So, it hurts to read stories about taximen being gunned down, as if they aren’t human. The ongoing taxi violence is perpetuated by those behind the killings getting away with murder. Commuters aren’t safe, as they always get caught in the crossfire. Taxi owners and drivers should find an amicable resolution for their taxi-related disputes. Government should also do something to end taxi violence. Let’s hope a Gauteng Taxi Violence Commission of Inquiry will shed some light on and assist police in…

M-Net The Hustle, Sunday at 8.05pm Hathaway and Rebel Wilson are taking over this crime comedy. Two con artists, one low rent and the other high class, team up to take down the men who wronged them. 1Magic Southern Charm New Orleans, tomorrow at 7pm Justin goes under the knife with nurse Kelsey at his side, and Barry gets pressured to have a ‘talk’ with his son. M-Net Movies Action Plus All The Money In The World, Tuesday at 5.49pm Christopher Plummer is riveting in this Ridley Scott drama based on true events. The mother of a kidnapped teen tries to convince his billionaire grandfather to pay his ransom. M-Net Movies Action Assassin’s Creed, Wednesday at 6.05pm Michael Fassbender stars in this action-packed fantasy based on the popular video game…

UNCERTAINTY surrounding the Comrades Marathon is starting to have serious financial implications for local runners. With the confusion between Athletics SA (ASA), the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa and the Comrades Marathon Association Board (CMA), it’s unclear if the Comrades will go ahead as planned in Durban on 14 June. ASA issued a statement to postpone all events until 17 April. But the CMA board also issued a statement of their own saying that the Comrades Marathon race will go ahead as planned in three months’ time and that at this stage there was no need to cancel or postpone the event. But the sports minister blasted CMA’s statement and issued a warning that the Comrades won’t go ahead as planned due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In…

STELLENBOSCH FC coach Steve Barker is banking on home ground advantage in his team’s quest to retain their Absa Premiership status. The league is currently on a Coronavirus-induced break until further notice. President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the epidemic a national disaster and has banned public gatherings of more than 100 people. This has forced the Premier Soccer League to postpone their games until further notice, for the safety of players and fans. But the teams have not stopped training, with the hope that things will get back to normal soon. Stellies, who are making their debut season in top flight football, are also among the teams that are working hard on the training fields. By the time things get back to normal, Barker wants his players to be in…

FORMER Moroka Swallows striker Igor Alves is thrilled to see the Dube Birds fly again. But Alves is worried why the club can’t use the name Moroka Swallows in full. The Brazilian said he is still owed money from the previous regime of Leon Prins when they got liquidated. The 31-year-old, who now plays for Sergipe, decided to take the matter to Fifa. This means the new regime, led by new chairperson David Mogashoa and president Panyaza Lesufi, has to pay Alves. Until Swallows pay him and settle all their debts, they’ll then be eligible to add the name Moroka to Swallows FC. Said Alves: “The matter is still pending with the financial issues to be resolved with me. I don’t want to put Swallows in further trouble. I’ll wait…

POSTPONING the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) elections is a blessing in disguise. The elections that were scheduled to take place on Saturday at the Olympic House, in Joburg, were already marred with controversy. The SA Olympic body’s image was tainted and the constant bullying tactics and dirty tricks said to be applied by some of the candidates that were vying for the presidency, had reached boiling point. Sascoc will use the postponement in light of the impact of Covid-19 to buy some much-needed time and get their house in order. Following a meeting with Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa, all the candidates who were given a raw deal such as veteran administrator Ntambi Ravele, can now be allowed to stand for president at Sascoc.…

A SMALL municipality in North West that can’t provide clean drinking water for its residents has been paying two municipal managers for more than a year. The Moretele Local Municipality suspended its municipal manager, Isaac Maroga, in December 2018 pending an investigation and a disciplinary hearing. Maroga, who earns more than R106 000 a month, was accused of playing a key role in the municipality investing R50 million into the doomed VBS bank. The municipality, which governs more than 60 villages including Makapanstad, Tladi, Bosplaas and Dikebu, had invested a total of R188 million in the now defunct bank. But after a disciplinary hearing was concluded in September last year, it was recommended that Maroga be reinstated and punished by being docked three months’ salary. The municipality failed to take…

LIFE in Mzansi can sometimes be hard. This cannot be far from truth for singer Tina Dlangwana. After going through tough times in the country of her birth and numerous failed attempts to resurrect her singing career, Tina has allegedly thrown in the towel. Sunday Sun can reveal that the Umthwalo hitmaker has allegedly opted to venture out in Dublin, Ireland, where she is looking for a job on a boat cruise. Tina told Sunday Sun: “I’m super blessed. As we all know a lot has happened in Mzansi. Being shot at, my husband being poisoned to death and my mum raped and strangled to death. “I’ll respectfully plead with the media to respect my privacy, including my work as an artist and businesswoman.” According to the star’s close friends,…

LEGENDARY kwaito musician Doc Shebeleza has landed himself in hot water. The Ebumnandini hitmaker (real name Victor Bogopane) faces a common assault charge after allegedly getting too physical with his wife Nangomso and hurting her hand in the process. But the couple denied the allegation The incident alegedly happened at their home in Fairland, north of Jozi. When contacted, Doc said he didn’t know anything about the charge. He explained: “I will not respond to something that’s not there. I don’t know anything about what you’re saying. You can even call my wife.” Nangomso denied opening a case of common assault. “That’s a lie. I’ve never opened a case against him.” But a police statement seen by the SunTeam contradict the couple’s statements and reveals that an altercation erupted between…

to dress some of Mzansi’s top stars, who were pencilled to attend the event. Founder of Antherline Couture, Matome Seshoka said he was feeling the pinch, as production has come to a standstill. “I’ve had to stop production, which means losing a lot of money,” he said. “In addition to that, because of the Coronavirus I had to tell some staff to stay at home.” The designer said he had to cancel his clients’ orders for outfits because the event has been shelved. Another well-known designer, Otsile Sefolo, said it wasn’t only the cancellation of the awards that affected them financially, but also weddings that have been cancelled. “People have already placed their orders and now are cancelling because they don’t know when things will get back to normal. “It’s…

Aries (20 Mar – 19 Apr) Life: There is nothing that says you have to follow in the footsteps of your forefathers. Life is your choice. Self: If your past was a bad experience, you can decide today to make a change and make your own future. Mind: The more you want something, the more time you will spend on getting it. Taurus (20 Apr – 20 May) Mind: Your point of view is not the only one that exists. Self: Honesty is like art, in the eye of the beholder. Your idea of truth is different to others. Life: Each person’s mind is influenced by their education, culture, experience and their circumstances. Gemini (21 May – 20 Jun) Work: Beware of trusting people that you’ve always thought of as allies…

THE S-Presso is a new urban SUV that combines the best Suzuki attributes into a compact, affordable package. Finally available in Mzansi, the S-Presso joins Suzuki’s range of urban SUVs, with five model derivatives and two transmission options. This new city slicker features a three-cylinder engine with 50kW of power and 90Nm of torque. This with an average fuel consumption of less than 5L/100km, meaning it’s easy on the driver’s budget. Viewed from the front, this SUV is eye-catching with its bold four-slot grille that features a large S-emblem. It’s flanked by squared-off halogen headlamps, with a differentiation between the indicators and main headlamps. The S-Presso has a 180mm ground clearance, thanks, in part, to its 14-inch steel wheels. For buyers looking for something more exclusive, Suzuki has designed a…

AN Olympic year is meant to be a big event for athletes. It’s supposed to be a busy year, with lots of opportunities to race and make bags of money. But so far, it’s turning out into a nightmare as athletes sit at home twiddling thumbs, with no income. The outbreak of Coronavirus has forced the international sporting community to either cancel or postpone events. Athletes, coaches and agents now feel the financial implications of these cancellations as most of them are self-employed and depend on major events to make a living. It’s a sad state of affairs for Mzansi’s athletics body Athletics South Africa and their athletes too. ASA suspended all athletics activities for a month due to the COVID-19 outbreak. President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared the pandemic a…