Innholdsfortegnelse for 2/23/2020 i Sunday Sun

FOUR suspects have appeared in court for their alleged part in violent protests that erupted in Seshego, Limpopo, last month. The suspects – Jossey Buthane (40), Freddy Magongoa (39), Obakeng Makhura (42) and Oupa Ramaphoko (39) – face theft, attempted murder, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and kidnapping charges. “They allegedly went on a rampage on 12 January, looking for persons suspected of being criminals. The suspects allegedly damaged property, kidnapped one person and assaulted him until he lost consciousness,” police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo said. A KZN couple, who “sold” houses they didn’t own, were sentenced in the Durban Commercial Crimes Court on Friday for fraud amounting to R10,5 million. National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson Natasha Kara said Sashin Sewpersadh pleaded guilty to 29 counts of…

SUNDAY SUN published the article headlined, PROPERTY MOGUL LYNETTE’S HOME ON THE LINE on 16 February 2020. The article stated that property entrepreneur Lynette Ntuli is at a risk of losing her house, due to Standard Bank going to court due to her alleged failure to pay her bond. The summons relied upon by Sunday Sun refers to Phakiso Investments (PTY) Ltd as the first defendant and Lynette Ntuli as the second defendant. The Lynette Ntuli referred to was Lynette Thokoza Ntuli and NOT Lynette Sibusisiwe Ntuli. Although they share the same first and last names, they are two different people. We erroneously published a picture of Lynette Sibusisiwe Ntuli, instead of Lynette Thokoza Ntuli. The court documents and article were of and concerning Lynette Thokoza Ntuli. It was a…

UNREST seems to be a persistent demon that keeps haunting the Meyiwas. And the family of revered slain Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates goalkeeper, Senzo Meyiwa . . . IS WORRIED IT MAY NEVER KNOW PEACE! The latest saga in a string of unfortunate events involves the legendary footie’s father, the late Sam Meyiwa. This as his tombstone, erected on the day he was buried in August, has been uprooted. And fingers point to the service provider that installed it. At the time of his death, Sam was a broken man. He’d spent the remainder of his life in pursuit of justice for Senzo, who was shot and killed in front of his girlfriend, singer Kelly Khumalo, and friends in October 2014. According to witness testimonies, the footie was “mistakenly…

ISIBAYA actress Lerato Mvelase is living in fear. This after receiving death threats, allegedly from her baby daddy. The 37-year-old, who plays lieutenant Samkelo Mkhize in the Mzansi Magic soapie, opened a case of intimidation at Sandton Police Station earlier this month. She accused her ex-boyfriend of threatening her life. According to her police statement, seen by the SunTeam, the incident occurred in Sandton, north of Jozi. The statement reveals that the fracas unfolded next to a school and the ex-boyfriend threatened to kill her and set the school on fire. Lerato declined to comment, citing the matter was under police investigation. The seasoned actress said she had no interest in discussing her personal matters in the media. Explained Lerato: “I’d rather not comment out of respect for the police…

RED Apple Dreams and Other Stories is Siphiwo Mahala’s second collection of short stories. It was published in October. His first short story collection was African Delights, published in 2011. The latest work is a compilation of new and classic stories from Mzansi’s renowned authors. One of the stories is The Suit Continued, which is a continuation of the famous story, The Suit, also featured in the book written by Can Themba in 1963. In stories like The Lost Suit and The Park Revisited, Mahala uses the literary concept of intertextuality to bring old stories to life. He also includes stories from other Mzansi authors the likes of The Dress That Fed The Suit by Zukiswa Wanner and The Test by Njabulo S Ndebele. Mahala borrows from history to beautifully…

FORMER Joyous Celebration member Bishop Langa Dube is changing the lives of many people. Earlier this month, at the launch of his two books, he donated R50 000 to benefit the less privileged. This through the Langa Dube Foundation. The event was held at his church, the Naioth Global Ministries, in Newlands, Jozi. Bishop Dube’s books are titled ReThinking Faith and ReThinking Life and published by Beyond Thinkers Publications. The works were sold on the day of the launch. Attendees bought many books in a bid to donate to the foundation. The launch also became a fundraising dinner, thanks to Ghanaian professor, Asare Kyei Baffour, who conducted book sales. He made things interesting when he asked guests to pledge to the Langa Dube Foundation by suggesting that they buy as…

SASSA scams are a dime a dozen, as many skelms feel it’s easy to take candy from the vulnerable elderly. Daily Sun recently published two heartbreaking stories of the elderly being fleeced. In one story, the scammers pretended to be state officials who were updating the Sassa system. They took the banking cards of an elderly couple and withdrew their pensions. Obviously, these scammers also work with the officials within the department who help them withdraw their money. The other story was worse. It was a relative who robbed an elderly woman out of her grant. This reminded me of the time my late uncle was scammed by skelms and how this contributed to more black tax for the rest of the family. This as we had to support him…

IN 2012, during an interview with CNN, former president FW de Klerk defended apartheid. He said there was merit in having different ethnic groups living separately. He also said black people under apartheid had some level of power. Although his utterances were condemned, De Klerk didn’t learn his lesson. He told the SABC two weeks ago he didn’t believe apartheid was a crime against humanity. Facing condemnation, he quickly retreated this week when his foundation issued an apology. De Klerk doesn’t need to be reminded of the state killing machines that mowed down innocent blacks during the dark days of apartheid. Many families, whose members were killed during the state of emergency in the 80s, are yet to see justice. Blacks still suffer the brutal effects of a cruel system…

Pisces (19 Feb – 19 Mar) Money: You win some, you lose some, which means you end up with a perfectly balanced zero. Work: It’s an excellent time to expand your skills base and get some formal training. Self: Knowledge is yours forever, no one can take it from you. Aries (20 Mar – 19 Apr) Self: You’re afraid of being the centre of attention. Why? Are you afraid of someone making fun of you? Mind: People may say nasty words, but remember that jealousy causes bitterness. Life: Prove your worth and don’t waste your talent or time. Taurus (20 Apr – 20 May) Self: Trying to please everyone ends up making you tired and no one satisfied. Mind: Avoid saying yes to demands under pressure. Think things through carefully…

SA SPORTS Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc) acting president, Barry Hendricks, has raised his concerns about the Coronavirus outbreak. But Hendricks said it’s too early for local sporting federations and athletes to press panic buttons. The SA Olympic body are seeking advice from the Health Department while monitoring the situation. Japan will host the Olympic Games in Tokyo from 24 July to 9 August. Sascoc are planning to send a big team of about 300 athletes to the Games. But athletes and federations are starting to get worried as the death toll keeps rising. Said Hendricks: “We’ve received an update from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and their medical team regarding the latest development. As far as we know, the Games are going ahead as planned. “We’re in contact with…

HUNGRY Lions midfielder Reanetse Ramatlhapeng isn’t ready to give up on his dream to one day play in the Absa Premiership. The 23-year-old, who plies his trade with the ABC Motsepe League side, believes the Nedbank Cup is the right platform. Said the former Orlando Pirates reserve team player: “Any player can showcase his talent and hopes to attract top-flight teams.” The Northern Cape minnows face PSL Baroka in the Nedbank Cup’s last-16 clash at Peter Mokaba Stadium today (3.30pm). And this is the chance the Qwa Qwa-born player and his teammates have been waiting for to show Mzansi their talent. Ramatlhapeng became a hero to Lions fans after scoring the only goal to help the Postmasburg side advanced to the Ke Yona last-16 round. This after a 1-0 win…

WHAT looked like a promising season for Kaizer Chiefs is starting to get their fans worried in their 50th anniversary year. Their season has now been restricted to a touch and go situation as they are now left with the Absa Premiership title to fight for. It’s going to be a bumpy ride for the Amakhosi faithful in the league. There is a saying that revenge is a dish best served cold. And Amakhosi can attest to that after they were eliminated out of the Nedbank Cup last 16 by Highlands Park at Makhulong Stadium yesterday. It was a third time lucky for the Lions of the North after losing twice to Amakhosi in the league. On a cold and rainy afternoon at their fortress in Tembisa, Owen Da Gama’s…

UNSCRUPULOUS thugs have pulled a fast one on sexy actress and model, Nomzamo Mbatha. This when her luxury Rolex watch disappeared into thin air during her stay at a posh block of apartments in Sandton, north of Jozi. According to police information seen by the SunTeam, the 29-year-old opened a case of theft at the Sandton Police Station last month. According to the former Isibaya actress, tsotsis had helped themselves to her expensive timepiece worth almost R200 000. Speaking through her manager Pumza Nohashe, Nomzamo said: “No comment, as this is a legal matter.” The incident, according to the UN Goodwill Ambassador’s police statement, happened at Sunset Towers. Read her statement: “Complainant alleged that on 29 November at about 5pm was at Sunset Towers AIRBNB. “While packing her luggage for…

SINGER Preston Sihlangu, who is better known as Presss, has crawled out of the woodwork after vanishing from the music industry for eight years. At 26, he had the world at his feet, as he had won a singing competition, Coca-Cola Pop Stars, which gave birth to the group 101. Now 41, the star reveals why he decided to take a break from the music industry and how he went from being a megastar to broke and being unable to take care of his son. “I was frustrated with the record label I was signed to. I wasn’t happy with the way they were running things,” said Presss. “I decided to go back home in Welkom, in the Free State, for the duration of my contract with the label for…

Blaq Diamond Umuthi (Ambitiouz Entertainment) THIS album is everything and more from Blaq Diamond. It has exceeded a lot of expectations. Also, the duo has to be one of the best musical groups to come out from Mzansi. Undoubtedly, Umuthi will win a lot of awards. This is the duo’s second instalment and compared to their debut album Inqola, it’s their best work yet. Hopefully, the next albums will be hotter and will blow music-lovers’ minds. This album has been highly anticipated, especially after Blaq Diamond released their hit single Ibhanoyi last year. They followed with a second hit, Love Letter last month. Both these songs were number one on multiple charts and YouTube, creating really high expectations from the people of Mzansi. The 13-track album has different genres, including…

LEADERS are special because they help develop their communities. In a society where most people put their interests first, I’d like to commend the great work done by Nyeleti Funeral Services, based in Islington, Bushbuckridge. The four-year-old parlour is charitable to the community, which is something many financially stable businesses have failed to do. It gives free burials to indigent families, regardless of them having a policy with the parlour or not. The company also donates uniforms, stationery and sanitary pads to needy children. It also contributes to charitable causes by non-profit organisations. May other businesses learn from Nyeleti Funeral Services. • Malphia Honwane, Gottenburg eManyeleti…

THE State of the Nation Address (Sona) last Thursday was an embarrassing affair. But the biggest disappointment lay in South Africans’ lack of concern over the contents of Sona. Instead, the country was focused on one of the invited guests, FW de Klerk. This because the EFF didn’t want the address to continue with him in attendance. But why now and not the previous years? I mean, we can’t be obsessing with debating an individual when Mzansi has many problems. What the FW de Klerk Foundation did was also wrong. Its views on apartheid are not helping with the reconciliation process Madiba and De Klerk tried to achieve. The EFF is not helping either. It should stop debating matters subjectively and focus on helping to make SA great. • Tom…

NOW that the cheap drama is over in Parliament, your minister of gossip has decided to attend other pressing social issues. And no, people didn’t put me in my position to merely embezzle party tenders, unlike most ministers I know. And I was hoping to bump into my fellow Cabinet minister and colleague Stella Ndabeni-Abraham. But I guess she was still dealing with her geographical issues of trying to locate Geneva on the map. Anyhow, one of the most popular chefs in Jozi invited me and a group of phenomenal women to her event. Chef Lazy Makoti (real name Magau Seshoene) and former Mrs SA Matapa Maila jointly celebrated the special women in their lives. How I wish to have friends like these. Being surrounded by beauty queens was great…

IN football, self-confidence is often mistaken for arrogance. But in VUT coach Stanford Nkoane’s case there’s no uncertainty. Think of Rhulani Mokwena and Kgoloko Thobejane rolled into one… then you pretty much get the picture. Nkoane is not the kind who walks into a room and immediately grabs everyone’s attention. But as soon as he gets the platform, he’d leave even Jurgen Klopp shaking in his boots. The cocksure Nkoane was in his element in the Nedbank Cup press conference this week, throwing down the gauntlet to his Mamelodi Sundowns counterpart, Pitso Mosimane. Buoyed by their giant-killing act against Golden Arrows in the Last 32 round, VUT visit Sundowns at Lucas Moripe Stadium today (3pm) highly pumped up. And no, don’t bet on 24-0 “Powerlines” score-line this afternoon. “I don’t…

THE Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) will have legal representation to take on Siyangena in court tomorrow following an 11th-hour deposit to settle outstanding legal fees. “We’re awaiting proof of payment in this regard, which will be sent as soon as it’s available. Read Prasa’s statement, in part.“Our lawyers have assured us verbally that they’ll be working over the weekend preparing for tomorrow’s court case. We assure commuters and the public that Prasa will be represented in court tomorrow and that the company’s interests will be served by our lawyers.” On Friday, News24 ran a Daily Maverick article that reported Siyangena Technologies, a former Prasa contractor, was demanding payment for outstanding fees amounting to R2,8bn. But the law firm Prasa is using is reportedly owed R19m for work related…

WHILE many celebs would kill to host a breakfast show, seasoned radio and TV personality Sizwe Dlhomo lost his Newzroom Afrika show to former 947 and Eye Witness News journalist, Ayanda Nyathi. The former MTV base VJ, who has been part of the station last May, wasn’t enlisted in the new 2020 line-up. Ayanda was announced at Newzoom Afrika’s unveiling that took place in Linden, Jozi on Monday. Sources said Sizwe failed to attract higher ratings for the show. One mole said the station needed a stronger, newsy reporter for the slot. “Sizwe is more of an entertainer and not a hard news journalist,” said the mole. Another informant said Sizwe has been offered a weekend slot, but turned down the offer as it would be seen as a demotion.…

TOP DJ and Radio 2000 host Phat Joe was not at work again this week. Phat Joe, real name Majota Khambule, co-hosts the Phat Joe and The Family show with Nala Tose. Sunday Sun reported last week how he had been bunking work since January following the December holidays. But he was also not at on Wednesday and Thursday. Phat Joe couldn’t be reached for comment. However, SABC insiders said he had communicated to his boss and station manager Chris Choane about his absence but listeners still felt shortchanged. Said the informant: “Chris spoke to him about him missing work. When he reported for duty on Monday, listeners were happy, because they missed him.” According to another mole, the motormouth DJ had an interview scheduled with the world-renowned Ndlovu Youth…

VOCALIST and house music artist Biggie is accusing Durban’s DJ Websta of swindling him out of his money. The artist claimed Websta refused to pay him for the song Wobaleka, which was a hit last year. Biggie, real name Njabulo Zondi (28), was featured in the song as a vocalist. He said when the song became popular his family and friends thought he was coining it. “We entered into a verbal agreement with Websta that he would pay me half for bookings and royalties. “He would be booked, play the song and not pay me. I haven’t received a cent from him for the song. “When I confronted him, he would tell me he was a DJ and played the song at his gigs like any other DJ. Websta, real…

IN Mzansi we celebrate several events annually without complaining, except for Valentine’s Day. In a country where hatred is rife, we need to embrace any event that promotes true love. Indeed, exchanging gifts from the bottom of your heart strengthens the bond you share with a person. I fail to understand why some women think their partners owe them presents on Valentine’s Day, but never bother to do the same for their men. That’s unfair. A one-sided Valentine’s celebration doesn’t make of a real romance. So, let’s all show our better halves love, going forward. • Abigail Ledubuko, Bochum…

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AHEAD of Bafana Bafana’s double header against Sao Tome e Principe 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers next month, the national team will train on artificial pitches. National team coach Molefi Ntseki says they’ll use their own training centre, Fun Valley and also Nike Centre in Pimville, Soweto. This is to ensure they are fully acclimatised ahead of their second leg against The Green and Yellow at Estadio Nacional 12 de Julho on 31 March, which is a 6 500-seater and has an artificial turf. This game will come a week later after Bafana had hosted the central Africa country, who have never qualified for Afcon before, at the FNB Stadium on 23 March. Ntseki, who has been in charge of three games, wants to avoid the previous embarrassment…

BIDVEST WITS skipper Thulani Hlatshwayo is hoping Lady Luck will be on his team’s side when they take on Chippa United in their Nedbank Cup last 16 match at Milpark Stadium tomorrow night (7.30pm). The Clever Boys have not been winning their catch-up matches in the league, and this has caused them a big headache. Gavin Hunt’s charges threw a one-goal advantage to settle for a 2-2 draw against Highlands Park at the same venue midweek. A week before that, Wits suffered a 1-0 defeat to Maritzburg United at home. They still have two games in hand over log leaders Kaizer Chiefs. But they’re not making use of their games in hand. Wits are fifth on the log with 34 points from 18 games and trail Chiefs by 11 points.…

IN 168 Soweto derbies, Kaizer Chiefs have won 68, Orlando Pirates 41 and 53 were draws. Thembinkosi Lorch, Daniel Cardoso and Leonardo Castro have now scored three goals in the derby along with, Dennis Lota, Lesley Manyathela, Katlego Mashego, Jerry Sadike. Jerry Sikhosana scored six in the derby. In these 168 matches, Amakhosi have scored 218, the Buccaneers have just scored 179. When Chiefs beat Pirates 3-2 on 9 November last year, Pirates had been unbeaten in the last 12 derbies, the longest unbeaten against Chiefs. Ace Ntsoelengoe is the top scorer with 19 goals, ahead of Teenage Dladla and Abednego “Shaka” Ngcobo on 11. Pirates’ top scorer in the derby is Jomo Sono on 9 goals. FNB Stadium has hosted a total of 67, while 59 were played at…

• ATHLETICS SA hosted a three-day training camp for the men’s 4x100m and 4x400m national relay squads on Thursday at Tuks Athletics Stadium at the University of Pretoria, Tshwane. Under national coach Paul Gorries, assistant Werner Prinsloo and national manager Danie Cornelius, the camp ended yesterday. The national training squad of 22 athletes has concentrated mainly on exchanges and combinations (field placings) on the first two days, areas identified as weakest links in South Africa’s past failures at major competitions in the world. • SOUTH AFRICAN wheelchair tennis star Lucas Sithole has accepted the International Tennis Federation’s decision to ban him for two years from all forms of competition. This follows Sithole’s failure to comply with the requirement to make himself available and accessible for testing three times within a…