Tabla de contenidos para Wednesday, July 29, 2020 en Post

Four family members die in crash KwaDukuza woman loses husband, daughter, 9, and parents CHARLENE SOMDUTH Supplied A KWADUKUZA mother was inconsolable after she was told four of her family members, including her 9-year-old daughter, had died in a car crash on the R74 on Saturday. Daffanee Moodley, 33, was a passenger in a BMW driven by her husband, Seeran Moodley, 35, an IT specialist. Their children, Adelle, 9, and Zakey, who is just over 18 months old, were also in the car. Adelle was a Grade 1 pupil at Stanger Manor Primary School. The Moodleys were on their way to Glenhills in KwaDukuza to drop off Daffanee’s parents, Daniel Chetty, 58, a retired mechanic, and Shakila, 56, a housewife. According to Chetty’s brother, Manuel, the family had spent the…

FESTIVITIES REENA Sowman and her son, Sovay, 11, before Varaluxmi Vratam (Lakshmi Pooja). Hindus will observe Varaluxmi Vratam on Friday. On this day, devotees pray for their family’s prosperity and well-being. A thread is tied to the Goddess Lakshmi. A similar thread is prepared for each devotee and placed in front of the Goddess during the prayer. The thread bracelets are distributed and worn on the right wrist as a mark of protection. Sowman, 49, of Phoenix said that because of the Covid-19 pandemic, her family would adapt to a new way of praying. “On the auspicious day of Lakshmi Pooja, the first thing I do is clean the house and wash the prayer lamps. We then gather as a family and prepare offerings such as sweetmeats. We go to…

‘I was confused and in a panic’ CHANELLE LUTCHMAN JOHANNESBURG attorney Melina Charilaou was left confused and in shock after she found out that she had tested positive for Covid-19 a second time in the space of four months. Charilaou, 25, initially tested positive in March after returning to South Africa from the UK with her boyfriend. “We left on March 13 for a holiday but we had to cut it short because South Africa had announced the national lockdown and we needed to be home,” said Charilaou. “When we arrived in the UK, I realised the severity of the Covid-19 pandemic and that the chances were that we wouldn’t escape it. “We took every necessary precaution. However, while travelling back, my boyfriend had a few symptoms and I was…

Unmasking a fashion necessity JANINE MOODLEY Supplied FROM rose gold brocades and black lace, to animal prints and handcrafted pieces, masks have not only become a necessity but a fashion statement. Even superhero and animal-inspired masks have become popular. Online shoppers have access to a variety of unusual masks or even get their favourite designers to make them. On one online shop, you can buy masks with a puppy nose, a dead skull and even a face with a missing tooth. In India, a man made headlines recently for wearing a mask made entirely of gold. Tiny holes were made to help him breathe. Darrius Pillay, a 34-year-old professional singer of uMhlanga, started collecting masks by local and international designers such as Andre Martin, Kireshen Chetty, Khosi Nkosi and Tiamara.…

Front-line worker’s noble task Physiotherapist helps Covid-19 patients despite fears of infecting family NADIA KHAN SHAMIM Khan was inspired to become a physiotherapist more than 30 years ago to help make a difference in people’s lives. And since April, Khan has been working at the front line in both the intensive care unit (ICU) and general ward at a private hospital providing physiotherapy to Covid-19 patients. The 55-year-old, from Durban, said physiotherapy played a key role in the management of patients with the virus. “Physiotherapists play an important role in the treatment of Covid-19 patients. If a patient is in ICU and ventilated, physiotherapists assist with positioning the patients in the prone position to improve oxygenation,” said Khan. “We also do passive movements to prevent any stiffness of their limbs…

Story about mother was inspiring AFTER reading the feature “Forever grateful to an extraordinary woman” (the POST, July 15 – 19), I have decided to respond. Vidyawati Surajbali’s biography, where her daughter-in-law and children reflect on their association with their beloved mother and mother-in-law, was inspiring and motivating. The sincerity and passion of the reflections are enviable and a lesson for all families for generations to come. Compassion, understanding, support and dedication are the cornerstones of good living. Many families nowadays, torn apart with broken relationships, financial prowess and social status, become negligent and often insensitive. Siblings and offspring venture into the world with gains from the pain. The parents’ suffering and sacrifices are easy to forget about. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experiences. Those who have not identified…

Hamba kahle, Comrade Habi THE late HB (Habi) Singh was a community and civic activist since the early 1960s. He was a founder member and a past president of the Mobeni Heights Civic Association and its deputy president until his sad demise last week. Habi, as he was affectionately known, was a doyen and a fighter with regards to living conditions and service delivery, for not only the residents of Mobeni Heights but to our adjoining Joe Slovo Settlement. He was one of the key negotiators with the municipality about 20 years ago for the establishment of the settlement. This was amid the objections of some conservative residents of the then “Indian” Mobeni Heights. He was a community and nation-builder between Lamontville, the Joe Slovo Settlement and Mobeni Heights. Many…

Nothing wrong with a Benz WITH reference to the letter “Why drive car with tainted past?” (the POST, July 22 – 26) by Mr T Markandan. Mr Markandan, if your child was critically ill and needed an ambulance to transport him to the hospital would you refuse the service if the ambulance that pitched up was a Mercedes-Benz? To Lewis Hamilton, well done on another win in a fantastic car. By the way Mr Markandan, I am driving my sixth Mercedes-Benz back to back and am loving it. LUCKY LALJEETH Phoenix…

Durban jazz muso up for two top awards LATOYA NEWMAN QUEENSBURGH’S Riley Joseph Giandhari, known as Riley G, has been nominated for two jazz awards, vying for titles among some of the country’s finest musos in the genre. Giandhari’s debut album, A Groove for the Nation, released last December, is nominated for best contemporary jazz album, and he has been nominated for best male jazz artist in the Mzantsi Jazz Awards (MJA). This year marks the fourth instalment of the awards, which aims to recognise excellence in jazz music in South Africa. The awards ceremony will take place on August 29. “I am overwhelmed by the support of the public and I am thankful for the recognition at this point in my music career,” said Giandhari. “It is an honour…

Your Stars SHARRON DUFF Aries (March 21 – April 19) This is a week of emotional challenges and you may feel pushed and pulled from every direction. Try and stay positive because there is a silver lining coming. Put up some boundaries if you need to and don’t be afraid to say no should you feel pressurised into doing something that does not suit you. Lucky number: 18. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) If there have been any family disputes over the past few weeks, this week may bring you an opportunity to mend bridges. Don’t be too proud to accept an olive branch as you may not get another chance any time soon. Make time for your immediate family and keep the balance between work and play. Lucky…

Actor introduces son to the world ACTOR Arjun Rampal used Instagram last week to share the first pictures of his son Arik on his first birthday. After keeping his son’s face hidden while posting on social media for a year, Rampal celebrated the day with his little boy and his model girlfriend, Gabriella Demetriades. “On Arik’s first birthday, it’s time to share his love with my insta family. Thank you all for your patience and all the love you have poured upon us. Meet the little Rampal. Arik. Happy birthday my boy,” Rampal posted. He shared collages of Arik with the family, including Myra and Mahikaa, his daughters from ex-wife Mehr Jesia. In another post, the actor shared a video of Arik, edited by Mahikaa. He captioned the post: “My…

getting HOOKED THE Kingfisher Biggest Shad Competition kicks off on August 1. This year, it will be run over a two-month period, August and September, with three prizes each month. The heaviest shad for each month will receive a Daiwa BG 5000 spinning reel filled with Daiwa 8 weave 30lb J Braid, valued at around R3 500, the second heaviest shad will receive a 13’6” Poseidon Coastline 5pce Graphite rod (L, M & H tip), valued at around R2 400, and third heaviest will receive a Daiwa Laguna 5000 spinning reel valued at around R1 400. Please note that the shad must be fresh, not frozen, and must be weighed at any of the Kingfisher branches. Please remember there is a bag limit of four and the minimum size is…

Final day of few surprises, new records Jamie Vardy finished as the league’s top scorer with 23 goals. The former England international became the oldest player to achieve the Golden boot, usurping Chelsea legend Didier Drogba. By scoring the second goal to seal United’s win in the last minute of added time against Leicester, Jesse Lingard ended a 10-month goal drought. It would be a welcome relief for him as he has become a United scapegoat due to below par performances since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was appointed to manage the club. By beating Norwich City 5-0, Manchester City provided a welcome send-off to club legend David Silva. The 34-year-old ended a 10-year spell with the Cityzens during which he won four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and five League…

Health-care workers keep courage in line of duty A total of 2 167 in KZN have been infected and 16 have lost their lives to virus POST REPORTERS Supplied HEALTH-CARE workers in KwaZulu-Natal, who believe they contracted Covid-19 while on duty, are self-isolating in their homes. They said work had become demanding since the lockdown, as they have had to deal with an influx of Covid-19-positive patients. Some of the health-care workers have lost their lives. On Sunday, KwaZulu-Natal Premier Sihle Zikalala said 2 167 health-care workers were Covid positive. More than half of those infected were nurses. Of the total infected, 16 succumbed to the disease. Zikalala said health-care workers were bravely fighting the disease and often placed their own lives at risk. He said the high number of…

‘Celebrate Hindu festivals at home’ CHANELLE LUTCHMAN THE Shree Sanathan Dharma Sabha of South Africa is encouraging those observing Hindu festivals next month to remain at home and to conduct their prayers virtually. Raksha Bandhan, Gita Week, Janmasthami and Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed soon. Brij Maharaj, president of the Sabha, said it was best that families observed the prayers by listening to the recitation of discourses on social media platforms and on the radio. “The Covid-19 pandemic has taught us to be more aware of our surroundings, remain healthy and adapt to a lifestyle change of social distancing. “It is best to avoid contact with anyone and to stay at home,” said Maharaj. He also called on organisations and temples to postpone events they were planning. Maharaj recommended that…

Made in India campaign THE Raksha Bandhan festival on August 3 will be celebrated with local flavour in Rajasthan, as many organisations in the state are following the prime minister’s call to be “Vocal for Local”. They have started making handmade rakhis, boycotting Chinese raw materials which, until last year, dominated the rakhi manufacturing market. In Banswara, women have pledged to use Indian materials and boycott goods made in China. This is what Swati Jain and Sandeep Tripathi, who run NGO Sparsh Sansthan, are trying to do. “On this Raksha Bandan day, all sisters will pledge to use India-made goods, while tying rakhis on their brothers’ wrists,” said Jain. The couple has been involved in several social projects, including donating hair for cancer patients, renovating step wells and launching toy…

All you need to know about masks JANINE MOODLEY • N99 masks: This is the most recommended according to a recent study on masks by the University of Arizona published in the Journal of Hospital Infection. It reduces average risk by 94% to 99% for 20-minute and 30-second exposures. • N95 masks and surgical masks: According to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD), surgical masks and N95 masks are only to be used by health-care professionals. They are designed to protect doctors and nurses as well as the patient. Both kinds are single-use and must not be used by the public because they are in short supply. A study on masks by the University of Arizona published in the Journal of Hospital Infection stated that these masks reduced infection…

EDITOR’S VIEW We have a right to disagree in a democracy IT WOULD be fair to say Mmusi Maimane and John Steenhuisen don’t have much time for one another. Even before the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a global pandemic earlier this year, the former leader of the DA and the current leader were practising physical distancing. In February, the DA’s interim federal leader, Steenhuisen was reported to have said he would use his position to focus on finding workable solutions to propel South Africa forward. In the interview he insinuated that Maimane spent too much of his time as party leader bashing the ruling ANC. Maimane shot back: “The previous (ANC) administration was dismal. All opposition parties were critical of the ANC under Zuma. A key element of being…

CSA, beware racist forces I WAS sickened when I read the story “Racial abuse takes toll on footballers” (the POST, July 15 – 19) on how some of the ex-Proteas players were targeting Lungi Ngidi because of his Black Lives Matter (BLM) comment. Hopefully, some of our past cricketers, famous for standing up against the most fearsome of opponents, might wince at this one. It will be an idea and interesting to canvass the opinion among the past and present Proteas players if there is support for BLM. What is even more worrying though is the deafening silence from Cricket South Africa (CSA). They should be giving leadership to black players. Come on, my friends, you really need to do better than this! I thought that cricket would embrace the…

Ntini’s experience of racism relatable AFTER watching Makhaya Ntini’s recent interview on SABC’s Morning Live, I have an elevated degree of respect for the former Proteas paceman. For someone to be able to transcend the blatant behind-the-scenes racism, and then sing the national anthem in unison with the same sanctimonious hypocrites, showed that here was a man who knew the meaning of wearing his heart on his sleeve. Ntini’s dedication and enthusiasm spilled on to the pitch and his bowling figures bear testament to his remarkable talent. It all started with the #BlackLives-Matter (BLM) movement and Lungi Ngidi’s decision to take the knee, which was met with resistance from a few white cricketers of the past. The most hostile reaction came from Pat Symcox who, like many, completely misunderstood the…

Singh’s wisdom will be missed WE ARE deeply saddened by the passing of Habiman Bharat “Habi” Singh. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Kogi, and his family. Over the past few years, we worked with Habi and Mr Moolchand on various projects related to Sastri College and the Sastri College Alumni Association. It was always a pleasure to interact with him and imbibe his wisdom. Their commitment to the legacy of Sastri College has been unique and has perpetuated the legacy of the institution forever. As president of the Alumni Association, Habi ensured that the institution remained relevant in today’s society. We also know how passionate Habi was about our history and education, and we acknowledge his efforts to lobby for the reintroduction of history as a subject…

Religious persecution a choke-hold on Hindus SINCE 1860, Hindus in South Africa have never inhaled the crisp air of religious freedom. The weight of colonial rule and apartheid still weighs heavily on them. Hindus have been hurt, humiliated, harassed and harangued from the beginning of their life in the country. Discrimination against them continues. Their right to practice their religion without interference has been denied in dominant Christian mainstream society. Then there are pastors and evangelists with their conscienceless words and actions that are choking Hindus. Hindus are suffocating. They cannot breathe. Hinduism has been subjected to degradation of the lowest levels. Some of these pastors and evangelists have stripped Hindus of their dignity, simply for practising their religion which is their birthright guaranteed by the Constitution. And all for…

Keeping stretch marks at bay STRETCH marks are a type of scarring on the skin. It is a common problem for many people, especially pregnant women. Stretch marks occur in the middle layer of the skin, when there is a rapid growth in the body which causes the elastic fibres under the skin’s surface to break, hence causing marks. It commonly occurs on the thighs, arms, stomach and bottom. Stretch marks can be prevented by following a safe exercise plan, a good diet and a regular skincare regime. Dr Teena Thomas, a senior consultant in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Apollo Cradle & Children’s Hospital in Brookefield, Bangalore, shares ways to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy: • Exercise will prevent you gaining weight and improves elasticity. • Always apply sunscreen…

SA CRICKETERS ARE BIG HITS ABROAD ESHLIN VEDAN FORMER Proteas spinner and Cape Cobras star Dane Piedt announced earlier this year that he will leave South Africa to embark on a new life in the US. Piedt will almost certainly gain selection to the US national cricket team if he avails himself. Cricket is a minority sport in the US which is mainly played by South Asian and West Indian expats. He will also not be the first Proteas cap to play for the US if he does. The following South Africans have represented non-traditional cricket nations. RUSTY THERON – US The right-arm quick made nine ODI and nine T20 appearances for the Proteas from 2010-12. Theron was a top performer in South African franchise cricket during his time with…

Cricket SA sets out transformation plan Gender equity and remuneration to be analysed ESHLIN VEDAN THE Black Lives Matter movement has created uncomfortable but necessary conversations surrounding race and identity within the South African cricket community. The public discourse has led to Cricket South Africa’s (CSA) transformation committee developing a sustainable response strategy under its Cricket for Social Justice and Nation-building (SJN) project. CSA stated that the SJN would address “the establishment of the office of the Transformation Ombudsman whose core function will include the management of the independent complaints system, convene a national SJN imbizo and provide assurance regarding the extent to which transformation programmes are impactful on society”. It further stated that it would “engage in the healing, restoration and uniting process of cricket players, fans and the…

What’s the big deal about dropping De Gea? – Keane MANCHESTER United must get a better goalkeeper than David de Gea if they want to challenge for the Premier League title, former captain Roy Keane has said. Calls for De Gea to be dropped have grown since his mistakes in the FA Cup semi-final saw United beaten by Chelsea, and he spilled the ball again during Sunday’s 2-0 victory at Leicester City but recovered to deny Jamie Vardy. Keane said he had “never been a big fan” of the Spaniard. “He makes far too many mistakes, big mistakes that cost United big points,” Keane told Sky Sports. “... If United want to challenge for league titles, they need a better goalkeeper. They need a change, they’ve done it before. I…

Slain trucker had big plans for his life CHANELLE LUTCHMAN DAYALAN Rodney Govender, 25, had big plans. A truck owner, he planned to marry his fiancée Leesha Haripersad this year. The couple have a 15-month old daughter and Haripersad was expecting their second child in October. However, last Tuesday, Govender’s life ended unexpectedly when he became the victim of a possible hit. Earlier that day, Govender had fetched his fiancée and daughter from her family’s home and taken them to his home in Mariannhill. She spent some days with her grandparents and some days with Govender. The family had supper together and put their daughter to bed. As the couple prepared for bed, Govender received a call. “The person told Rodney that he had diesel to sell to him,” said…

Toned-down Hajj under way in Saudi Arabia Tight restrictions for 1 000 local pilgrims POST REPORTER Additional reporting IANS Saudi Ministry of Media via AP PILGRIMS began arriving at the new King Abdulaziz International Airport in the South Arabian port city of Jeddah on Saturday, from the country’s five cities, for the annual Hajj season. The annual pilgrimage commenced on Tuesday and is expected to end on August 2. It will culminate in the Islamic holiday of Eid ul-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice, reported trtworld.com. According to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the pilgrims arrived from Medina, Riyadh, Abha, Tabuk and Jazan with tight health procedures, the state-run Saudi Press Agency said. The ministry announced on July 6 that it would hold a “very limited” Hajj this year…

Families to adapt to Eid ul-Adha during lockdown NADIA KHAN MUSLIMS partaking in Eid ul-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, will have to exercise caution during the lockdown. The festival, also known as Bakri Eid, will start on Saturday and end on Monday. Moulana Abdullah Khan, the administrator at the Jamiat Ulama KZN (Council of Muslim Theologians) said the Eid Salaah (prayer) would be performed under lockdown level 3 regulations. “Under the Covid-19 regulations, the Eid Salaah, which will be performed after sunrise on Saturday and will end at midday, can be performed with a minimum of four adult males, including the imam,” said Khan. “The performance of Eid Salaah in an Eid Gah (open field) may not be possible due to the current regulations. Therefore, the Eid Salaah should be…

False positives and false negatives with Covid-19 CHANELLE LUTCHMAN MEDICAL experts have called on South Africans not to panic if they find that, weeks after recovering from Covid-19, they test positive again. They say while the possibility of reinfection cannot be ruled out, it is likely that the positive result from a retest could be linked to the dead cells of the virus still being shed by the body. Last week, Yuvan Maharaj, a Durban South doctor, reported to the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) that a female patient who had recovered from the virus had tested positive after three months. A second Covid-19 survivor, Melina Charilaou from Johannesburg, then contacted Maharaj after she read about his patient, to tell him that she had also been reinfected. Speaking about…

It’s the law: you have to wear a face mask in public JANINE MOODLEY It is left to the magistrate to decide which is the appropriate sentenceRonald Lamola Justice Minister IN AN ATTEMPT to contain the rise in Covid-19 infections, wearing a face mask in public has become a legal requirement in South Africa. And while civilians will not yet be held legally liable, employers who do not ensure full compliance could land up in jail and with a criminal record. In a recent address, President Cyril Ramaphosa said it was important to enforce the wearing of masks if people were found not complying. “Regulations on the wearing of masks will be strengthened,” Ramaphosa had said. “Employers, shop owners and managers, public transport operators and managers and owners of any…

Virus no longer just statistics, it’s personal DR SADNA BALTON AS A HEALTH worker I thought I was mentally prepared for Covid-19 because I read many articles and attended webinars by experts in the field, but the lived experience was very different. I had been in quarantine twice before, first due to my post-flu vaccine symptoms, presenting as Covid-19 symptoms and the second time when I had a high-risk exposure at work. I returned to work on June 15, only to return to isolation on June 16 because my husband tested positive. This time I knew that I was positive because the symptoms were completely different. On the morning of June 16, I was unable to get out of bed, my head throbbed, my body ached and I felt exceptionally…

Positive mindset needed I HAVE come to terms with the reality that my way of life as I knew it before Covid-19 is going to be different post-coronavirus. This year will be remembered by most people as one of the most difficult lived realities as our lives are unsettled by the virus. Just like how Covid-19 upended the education- and health-care systems, affected the economy, jobs and livelihoods of people, the coronavirus pandemic has also disrupted the pilgrimage to Mecca which started yesterday (Tuesday). Millions of Muslims look forward to performing Hajj and are disappointed as it has been scaled down to include only about 1 000 local pilgrims. The decision to prevent pilgrims from entering from outside Saudi Arabia is a first in the kingdom’s recent history. I have…

Employers must do right by workers COULD this pandemic be an advantageous platform for some businesses to exploit staff? There are workers who complain of salaries being cut and shorter working hours. While this scenario is prevalent in many companies, there are always those employers who will use this as an opportune moment to take advantage of the situation. Certain private health-care facilities – like dentists – and accounting companies may want to extract the most from the staff and pay them half of their salaries or even reduced salaries. This is plausible when one weighs the profitability of the company in respect of the negatives caused by Covid-19. However, there are some unscrupulous employers who are aware of the added workload caused by Covid-19 yet they want to pay…

Why I will always be a Hindu WITH reference to the column “On the path to soul-destruction – the crisis that is shaking our faith” (the POST, July 22-26) by Prishana Sumeri. I always feel deeply hurt when I hear of Hindus converting to other religions. The most important reason for this is the absence of religious education in the Hindu community. Hindus, particularly in the Tamil and Telugu communities, are grossly ignorant of their religion and thus become vulnerable and gullible when faced by people of other faiths. This whole phenomenon of conversion has confronted Hindus for many years because of their inability to provide an adequate education programme. In a recent publication of the POST, I wrote at length of the reason why I will never convert to…

Wedding Bells JULY WINNERS How to enter THE POST Bridal Couple of the Year competition will run from January to November. The bridal page will appear on the last Wednesday of every month. This will also feature the winning couple of the month. Email a waist-up, high resolution picture (500KB to 1MB) to: postbridal@inl.co.za Include the names of the bridal couple, contact details, and the date and venue of the wedding. Competition rules THE Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The competition is open to all couples married between September 2019 and August 2020. Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable for cash. Independent Media employees, participating sponsors and their immediate families are not eligible to enter. Publication is not guaranteed. An independent panel of judges…

MY SPORTING MEMORY Karate keeps public prosecutor focused ESHLIN VEDAN KARATE has helped Vaneshree Moodley to find her happy place. Moodley, a public prosecutor at the Durban Magistrate’s Court, was initially introduced to the discipline at the age of 9. “Initially, it was to be able to beat up my bigger brothers, but then I discovered that karate had so much more to offer. The fitness and discipline are second to none,” said Moodley who is an alumnus of Mountainview Secondary School. After reaching her teenage years and purple belt, Moodley initially gave up karate and turned her focus to athletics. During her high school years, she excelled in the 800m and 1500m track events. Inspired by her father, the late Vee Moodley, she studied law at the University of…

VEDAN’S EPL VIEW ESHLIN VEDAN eshlin.vedan@inl.co.za A FRENETIC final day of the Premier League season saw Manchester United finishing the league in third position following a 2-0 win against Leicester City while Bournemouth and Watford suffered heartbreaking relegations. The Cherries’ relegation means that Burnley’s Sean Dyche will be the longest-serving manager at a club in the Premier League from next season. The 49-year-old Dyche was appointed to lead the Clarets in October 2012, ironically replacing current Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe who was appointed to lead the Cherries in that same month. United’s entry in the Champions League was in large part due to the January acquisition of Bruno Fernandes. When the Portugal international joined the Red Devils in January, the club was 14 points adrift of then third-place Leicester City.…

FERRARI MUST ‘FAST’ FOR ONE MORE YEAR TO GO FASTER ALEC BALWIN MISFIRING Ferrari have complete confidence in team boss Mattia Binotto but cannot expect to return to winning ways in Formula One before 2022, company chairman John Elkann said yesterday. The team are Formula One’s oldest and most successful but the current car is too slow and they are fifth overall after the season’s first three races. “The reality is that our car is not competitive. You’ve seen it on the track and you’ll see it again,” Elkann said in an interview with the Gazzetta dello Sport. “Today we are laying the foundations to be competitive and get back to winning when the rules change in 2022. I am sure of this,” he added. Ferrari were runners-up last season…