Tabla de contenidos para 1/12/2020 en Sunday Sun

SCORES of Eastern Cape ambulance drivers and their assistants laid down tools on Friday, staging sit-ins at their workplaces. The affected regions include Nelson Mandela Bay, Amathole and Buffalo City municipalities. Ambulances remained parked all day outside the province’s emergency medical services’ headquarters at Dora Nginza Hospital, Port Elizabeth. At issue, is the drivers not receiving back-pay. They said they would only get back to work after the money had been paid, adding they will show up for work, but not perform their duties. NEARLY, 60 000 people crossed the Beit Bridge border post in a 24-hour period last week. This is according to the Department of Home Affairs after complaints of long waiting periods, chaotic queues and staff shortage at the border post. Thousands of people travelling back into…

POLITICAL parties reacted positively to the resignation of Eskom chairperson Jabu Mabuza, calling the decision a show of accountability, although one party believes he shouldn’t be the last to resign, if Eskom is to be fixed. Mabuza’s resignation was announced on Friday, after he wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President David Mabuza acknowledging that Eskom failed to honour its commitment to the highest office in the country to avoid load-shedding until 13 January. A statement from the ANC lauded Mabuza’s resignation as a show of accountability. “The ANC further notes that Mr Mabuza states as the reason for his resignation, Eskom’s failure to fulfil an undertaking made to President Ramaphosa and his Deputy President David Mabuza . . . to keep the national electricity supply stable and ensure…

SASSY songbird Moneoa Moshesh, is in hot water. The Is’banxa hitmaker could soon be familiar with long queues at the taxi rank. This after the repo man stripped her of her luxury Land Rover Prestige Coupe. The High Court in Joburg granted a draft order from Nedbank Limited this month. The order stipulates that the bank repossesses the car from the 30-year-old singer and cancels the finance agreement after she failed to make consistent monthly payments. This follows the bank’s court application in December, when it claimed Moneoa had breached the agreement entered into in January 2018. According to the particulars of claim, the singer stood in arrears and the bank was unable to recover the amount and the outstanding balance. “In breach of the agreement, the defendant has failed…

PROFESSOR Joseph Shabalala’s condition is a concern to his family and members of isicathamiya group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo. It’s alleged the family isn’t just worried about his health, but fuming at KZN’s Department of Health’s empty promises. Late in 2016, former health MEC Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo publicly announced that the department would arrange the best specialists for Shabalala, who was about to undergo an operation at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospital in Durban at the time. A source close to the family said the department promised to help the family foot the singer’s medical bills. Dhlomo was removed from the department last year and deployed to the National Assembly as the chairperson of the health committee. It’s alleged Shabalala’s family is angry at the department for using his name as a…

AS the Cultural and Creative Industries Federation of South Africa sets to host its first conference, artists have urged the body to take a stand on their behalf. And many creatives from KZN, especially those who organise big shows, have pinned their hopes on the event taking place on 30 January. One such artist is musician Mondli Ngcobo, who’s looking forward to the conference. “This is a good initiative, but I have reservations. Artists who’re supposed to be in this federation aren’t part of it,” said Mondli. “As a result, I’m curious about who this body represents if relevant people aren’t affiliated to it. In my view, the federation needs to reintroduce itself. Secondly, it should tell us what it stands for and clarify its goals and objectives.” Founder and…

MISS AFRICA second princess, South Africa’s very own Todani Maimela, hasn’t only won the organisers’ hearts but also royalties. The 24-year-old beauty queen from Venda, Limpopo, was crowned Miss Africa’s Second Princess at the pageant held in Lagos, Nigeria, on 27 December. Her achievement also caught the attention of chiefs in her area. Chief Livhuwani Matsila was one of a few royalties who showered Todani with praise and described her as a role model for other young women from rural areas. With South Africa winning a lot in the past year, Todani said she was proud to have contributed to the country’s many victories. Said the beauty queen: “I’ve never left the country for a pageant before. So, it was an interesting life-changing experience. “All thanks to my mentor, Mosiah…

PAULINE has been on extended sick leave for two months. She returned to work not having recovered from her illness. Not feeling well during the day, she often went to her car to rest for an hour or two. She has since been charged with absenteeism, and didn’t understand why, as she hadn’t missed a day of work. But her charge sheet showed she’d missed a total of 43 hours of work over the past three months. It also showed that no one knew where she’d disappeared to during that time. It should therefore be noted that absenteeism also refers to: • Arriving late. • Leaving early. • Extended tea or lunch breaks. • Attending to private business during working hours. • Not attending to duties in terms of the…

WE should put more emphasis on the use of indigenous languages. This as they’re disappearing around the world. The attitude toward these languages needs to change. So, let 2020 be the year when we start making our languages more valuable. They should be embraced and used more often. This as they’re lagging behind because we don’t take them seriously. Losing our languages means losing our culture and how we see our place in the world. So, challenge family members and colleagues to learn these languages. The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.…

Capricorn (22 Dec – 20 Jan) Self: Does loyalty mean the same to others as it means to you? Are you giving too much? Mind: You’re still dreaming too much and doing too little. Life: Put your plans into action. Being the boss is only part of the job. Aquarius (21 Jan – 18 Feb) Work: There’s a lot to consider and many people to keep happy. In fact, too many. Self: Don’t juggle too many things at the same time. You’ll burn out. Mind: Focus and get back to basics. Remember, you’re the most important person. Pisces (19 Feb – 19 Mar) Self: Rather than feel sorry for yourself, ask for help? Work: Use your network. There are people who’re willing to help you with your career. Self: Are…

FORMER world marathon record holder Wilson Kipsang was on Friday handed a provisional ban for doping by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU). The 37-year-old Kenyan was suspended “for whereabouts failures and tampering”, both violations of World Athletics’ anti-doping rules, the AIU announced on Twitter. Kipsang claimed the world record when he clocked 2 hours 3 minutes and 23 seconds in the 2013 Berlin Marathon. He won the London marathon in 2012 and 2014 and claimed bronze at the 2012 London Olympics. It is not the first time he has fallen under the doping radar. In September 2014, he escaped punishment when he missed an out-of-competition drug test. He risks a two-year ban for this latest infringement, if proven. The development was the latest blow to Kenyan athletics ahead of the…

NEWLY-SIGNED Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) midfielder Masibusane Zongo says he doesn’t have any regrets for whatever happened in the past. The talented but wayward 29-year-old was announced by TTM last Sunday, from ABC Motsepe League side D’General FC, which he joined in November. The player, who has a series of well-documented off-field disciplinary issues, which derailed his football career, joined the GladAfrica Championship outfit on a short-term deal, which will see him with the club until the end of the season. The two-time Absa Premiership winner, with SuperSport United in the 2008/09 and 2009/10, is looking to resurrect his career after going astray and ending up in prison in 2017. Talking to SunSport on Friday, Zongo said he had learnt his lessons, saying he was no longer the same. “I’m…

AMAZULU general manager Lunga Sokhela says the struggle to have their home venues unavailable is not “ideal” for the team. Usuthu are faced with a messy situation as pitches in Durban have been wrecked by the extreme hot weather condition. The Durban-based side, who are hovering above the bottom of the table with 17 points from 17 games, will host SuperSport United at Kings Park Stadium in Durban today (3.30pm). This is the fourth venue they will use this season for a home game, as the first venue – King Zwelithini Stadium in Umlazi – is temporarily closed. The grass was relaid but it’s not responding well due to the heatwave. KwaMashu’s Princess Magogo Stadium is also unavailable. The pitch is in a bad state. The venue hosted music concerts…

IT was not the performance that Mamelodi Sundowns fans will be proud of, but their team did enough to guarantee their passage to the Caf Champions League quarterfinal. The Brazilians were not lethal enough and almost paid a heavy price in their 2-1 win over USM Alger at Loftus Versfeld yesterday. The Tshwane giants top Group C with 10 points from four matches and they are now left with the small matter of winning the group. Goals by Thapelo Morena and Sibusiso Vilakazi in the first half did the job for the 2016 PSL champions. But the visitors nearly delayed their qualification when Mohamed Meftah missed a late penalty that could have resulted in a draw. The Brazilians are now left with two matches against Wydad Casablanca at home and…

SINGER and businesswoman Asanda Bam has been attacked by Eastern Cape graveyard thugs. She was assaulted with a golf club and stabbed on the leg by two muggers while visiting her mum’s grave in Port Elizabeth recently. According to the Brand New Day hitmaker, she and her aunt Phumla Bam were struck by two males in their 20s. Recalled Asanda: “Everything happened so quickly, I honestly wouldn’t be able to identify the guys. “They first passed us, but we thought nothing of it. Next thing, they were in front of us again. “One of them had a golf club and knife, the other a gun.” Asanda said her aunt screamed. “I only remember being struck with a golf club, although I don’t know where. “I then fell to the ground…

IT SEEMS like umlilo between DJ Zinhle and her king AKA has gone off . . . again. Several sources claim the couple, who got back together in 2018, has gone their separate ways again. The couple, who has had several ups and downs since they started dating, seems to have once again called it quits. Cracks started showing in late December when the rapper posted and deleted a birthday message he had sent to her. According to sources, the two have been trying to keep a united front in public. On 30 December, AKA posted a message on his social media network wishing DJ Zinhle a happy birthday, which he later deleted. Many of his followers started asking questions about their relationship, arguing that his message was too cold.…

MUSICIAN and producer DJ Jawz has switched things up a bit in his sound. DJ Jawz (real name Itumeleng Sebola) released his latest Afrobeat single titled Sukuma, last month. Speaking to SunBuzz, DJ Jawz said: “Sukuma is a track I did with Aubrey Qwana, TouchLine, Balinde and Jerah. The powerful track speaks to the well-known adage, Uzoy’thola kanjani uhleli ekhoneni? It carries a message of courage and hope.” DJ Jawz wants to see people take charge of their future by making an effort to initiate change. The star said he was inspired by DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Christos, Oskido, Bob Mabena, Fistaz, Phat Joe, and DJ Fresh. “They made me love good sounds. That’s the reason I make and play good music,” he said. DJ Jawz produces and co-hosts Absolute…

AUTHOR and poet Vusi Mabena’s book Tears Of Life is an eye-opener. This as the renowned Vusi has penned exciting stories of the lessons African children are taught at home. Tears Of Life focuses on lessons that build young people responsibility. Chapters include, A Leader Leads By Example, Anger Is A Dangerous Fool, Aids Affect Us All, and Being A Mum Is A Great Gift. Vusi also showed much dedication in completing this book. Under the subject, A Leader Leads By Example, he highlights how crime has taken its toll in Mzansi. He also breaks down how he thinks Mzansi’s hard-won freedom and democracy, which was achieved through blood and sweat, is being abused by political leaders. This as he feels politicians have forgotten that South Africans voted for them…

LYING on a hospital bed on New Year’s Eve, felt like the first time I needed the revitalising concoction of barley, yeast and hops, preferably served ice cold! Besides the agonising repercussions of salmonella, a stomach bacterial infection that mercilessly put me there in the first place, my mind seemed to liberate itself from the discomfort the body was undergoing at the time. My state of mind seemed to wander on its own – to a place beyond the confines of the hospital. A place of comfort and serendipity, at least. The moment was reminiscent of a book I had earlier read by enigmatic French author, Jean-Paul Sartre, titled Le Mots (Words). That, together with lying helplessly on a hospital bed, inspired me to talk about the importance of imaginary…

LET’S make an effort to be debt-free this year. To mark a new chapter in your life, choose to reduce debt, so you can live better. This as you can’t always rely on debt because it’ll one day overwhelm and swallow you up. Being debt-free may seem impossible, but it’s easy to achieve. Being debt-free means you don’t have to worry about what would happen if you were to lose your job. It also allows you to save up for the things you want. • Rachel Molema, Theresa Mews…

SINCE it’s still early in the year I know most of you are broke. Others are broken. While I was busy with my Sun Met measurements, I decided to compile a social wish list. Firstly, we’d like to congratulate Queen B, Bonang Matheba. All the best in the US. • I decided to start with DJ Tira, every time I turn my TV on, he’s there. I feel bullied in my own lounge. Can he stop bullying everyone into collaborating with him this year. • Can DJ Maphorisa stop dressing like a rich aggressive lesbian, and that doek must fall. I don’t care if it’s Gucci or Prada. • Can Somizi Mhlongo stop carrying a night bag at events, unless he’s collecting glasses. We’re much aware it’s a LV bag…

THE only thing on Kaizer Chiefs coach Ernst Middendorp’s mind is widening his team’s gap in the Absa Premiership title race. For months, the German tactician was cagey when asked about the idea of winning the league title. But now, the pressure is mounting on his team to win the championship on their 50th anniversary year. The former Maritzburg United coach has admitted it would be special if they went on to clinch the title during their special year. After demolishing Highlands Park 3-0 to mark their 50th birthday celebrations at the FNB Stadium midweek, Amakhosi will be hoping to carry on from where they left off in their next game. The Soweto giants are expected to brush aside struggling Cape Town City in their league showdown at the same…

POP sensation Theo Kgosinkwe’s ex-wife Rose could be starting the year with a fat bank balance. This follows a Joburg High Court ruling after a business deal with a Joburg trucking company went sour. The 35-year-old, who parted ways with the Mafikizolo singer three years ago, approached the High Court in Jozi when NASSSM Trucking Propriety Limited allegedly breached an agreement entered into in January last year. The same court granted a Default Judgment ordering that the company make a payment of R370 000. In a court application, seen by the SunTeam, the defendant (NASSSM Trucking Propriety Limited) agreed to render services to a company called Siyabonga Fuels and asked Kgosinkwe for a loan. Read the papers, in part: “The plaintiff (Rose Kgosinkwe) undertook to loan the Defendant R300 000…

TV and radio personality Minnie Dlamini-Jones is truly a master of celebrations. The actress and TV host said she has a lot to celebrate this year, but more than anything else she’s grateful for the milestones she’s achieved last year. Said Minnie: “This coming June I celebrate a decade in the entertainment industry as well as my 30th birthday. “And I just can’t wait. “We kicked the year off with the G.H Mumm First Toast event and I’ll break new ground in a few weeks’ time with an amazing cover,” she said. In the past, Minnie has worked with several brands. She’s currently the brand ambassador for G.H Mumm. “My title is Master of Celebrations. I’ve been with the brand officially for two years and it’s been a blast!” she…

THE new year has brought with it blessings and heartache for the victim of actress Nokuthula Mabika. Grade 11 pupil Sanele Maphalala was last week discharged from the hospital. This after being knocked over by the former Uzalo actress in a car accident in August. Nokuthula was reportedly driving her Blue BMW, with fellow actress Nelisa Mchunu on the passenger seat. Sanele, from C Section, KwaMashu, KZN spent a month in ICU followed by three more in a general ward as a result of being knocked over. But his life will never be the same. The accident, which happened on Dumisani Makhaye Road in KwaMashu, Durban, left the pupil of Nhlakanipho High School in the same area with serious injuries to his head, arm, hand and leg. It left him…

ACTOR Nay Maps’s appearance in SABC1 drama Skeem Saam has received mixed reviews. The creative was booted out of Mzansi’s biggest production Uzalo in 2018. This as the producers of the SABC1 prime-time drama at the time said they’d ran out of ideas for his storyline. But his appearance in Skeem Saam got his fans excited. He plays his Uzalo character in Skeem Saam. This created speculation that Uzalo producers had changed their minds about letting the actor go. But the head-honchos at Uzalo said Nay playing Mxolisi in Skeem Saam was an arrangement between the two soapies. And that this didn’t mean he’d be coming back to Uzalo. It’s alleged the arrangement raised both Nay’s hopes and that of his fans. An insider said Nay loved his Uzalo job.…

RAPPER Kanye West takes us to church through his new album, Jesus Is King. The album is music to the ear, literally and figuratively. The controversial rapper surprised many when he announced he’d be venturing into gospel last year. Kanye dropped this album on Christmas Day, giving Christians more to celebrate. He works with the gospel choir, The Samples. The choir’s soprano will give you goosebumps. The 19-track album features songs like Balm In Gilead, Lift Up Your Voices, Sunshine, More Than Anything and Back To Life, which people will surely enjoy.…

WHATEVER big words and promises politicians in the ANC have made this week, in commemoration of their annual January 8th Statement, the reality is for more than 11 million South Africans without any job prospects, the future seems bleak. Flashy ANC motorcades went down to Kimberley this weekend in a bid to revive hope to a fractured nation reeling in rolling mass electricity blackouts, unprecedented high unemployment rates, crime and deepening poverty fuelled by the rich getting richer while the indigent queue for measly social grants for a chance not to go to bed on empty stomachs. Mzansi is in the doldrums, thanks to our contracting economy and the past decade’s rampant corruption by government officials greased by greedy corporates who have undermined our developmental goals. Citizens should make this…

M-Net The Amazing Race, today at 7pm The six-time Emmy-Award winning adventure reality series sees 12 teams trekking around the world, competing for the ultimate million-dollar prize. Vuzu The Bachelor South Africa Season 1, tomorrow at 8pm It’s the final week in the mansion of the reality dating series. Will the remaining six ladies make the most of the time left to solidify their connections with the bachelor Lee? And with only four roses, who will Lee choose for the Hometown visits leg of the series? Mzansi Magic Mnakwethu Season 1, Tuesday at 8pm Hosted by Musa Mseleku, Mnakwethu is an emotional and empowering reality show that gives married men a chance to overpower the fear of introducing polygamy to their current wives. 1Magic Prins: Unnecessary, Wednesday at 8.30pm The…

STRUGGLING Black Leopards head coach Cavin Johnson is expected to make wholesale changes in his squad this afternoon. Lidoda Duvha face Bloemfontein Celtic in an Absa Premiership encounter at the Dr Molemela Stadium (3.30pm). Johnson was disappointed with his squad in their 2-1 defeat by Chippa United in a league clash at Thohoyandou Stadium midweek. Among those who are coming back for this match is last season’s PSL leading goal-scorer Mwape Musonda, who missed the midweek showdown due to a knee injury. Another player expected to be back on the starting line-up to strengthen Lidoda Duvha’s squad is number one goalie Jonas Mendes, to replace Rotshidwa Muleka. Muleka was one of the players who was blamed for Chippa’s loss after conceding two goals. Aro “Dax” Andrianarimanana is also expected to…

• He has a good taste for expensive clothing and was once labelled as one of the best dressed men in Mzansi. • He says he does not drink alcohol. He will only have a glass of red wine once in a while because that is healthy. • Motaung stopped playing at the age of 26 to concentrate on running the club. • He says that his wife is the best cook ever and that he enjoys each and every meal she cooks for him. • He is at the Chiefs offices at 9am and leaves at 7pm almost everyday. He says that he is Chiefs and that Chiefs is him. • He listens to a variety of music. Jazz is his favourite and also R’nB. He also listens to…

BIDVEST WITS coach Gavin Hunt is feeling the pressure of his team’s hectic schedule. Lack of depth in his squad is also starting to be a major concern. Games are coming thick and fast for the Clever Boys and they are required to play a game every three days for them to catch up with other Absa Premiership teams. Wits have only played 13 games in the league and have four games in hand. Tonight (6pm) they will be involved in the Caf Confederation Cup Group C with Al-Nasr SC of Libya in Egypt. After returning from Egypt, the Clever Boys host Bloemfontein Celtic at Milpark in a league game midweek (7.30pm). Hunt and his charges will now be involved in three competitions as they were drawn to play against…

• FORMER Paralympic medallist, Natalie du Toit, has been nominated for the Laureus Sporting Moment of the last 20 years. This year’s Laureus World Sports Awards will celebrate 20 years of the prestigious accolades being awarded to sports stars. In honour of its anniversary, Laureus has narrowed down 20 of the best sporting moments over the past 20 years. • AMAZULU general manager Lunga Sokhela didn’t deny that his club was monitoring Black Leopards midfielder magician Lesedi Kapinga’s condition. In fact, Usuthu, are behind the scene, tempting Kapinga to join them either during the January transfer window period or at the end of the season. “Kapinga, we hear his contract is coming to an end in June, which is interesting, and Siphelele Magubane now has his clearance. But those are…