Innholdsfortegnelse for 5/3/2020 i Sunday Sun

• TWO police officers were killed by the allegedly drunk driver of a light delivery vehicle, while they were inspecting a truck on the side of the road for lockdown regulation compliance in the Free State on Friday night. The two officers were on duty inspecting the truck on the R594 road, according to a statement from the office of the national police commissioner, General Khehla John Sitole. The driver was arrested and is likely to face charges of culpable homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol and the contravention of the regulations under the Disaster Management Act for failing to stay home during the lockdown. • A SUSPECTED hitman, thought to be behind taxi violence-related shootings, has been arrested after going to a KZN hospital for treatment for gunshot…

TV PERSONALITY Omuhle Gela has become the victim of an “inside-job” scam. And the culprit behind the star’s headache is her former assistant, against whom Omuhle’s opened a case of fraud and defamation at the Sandton Police Station, north of Joburg. The actress accuses her former helping hand of hacking her emails and social media accounts, using them to ask for favours from her friends. According to the actress, her personal information was also leaked to tabloids and blogs in exchange for cash. A livid Omuhle said the former assistant had even used her personal device to send SMSes asking for money from some of her contacts. Explained Omuhle: “She also deactivated my Twitter account and directed messages to a few of my followers asking for smallanyana favours. “It seems…

UZALO’S cast and crew can finally breath a sigh of relief as they resume shooting tomorrow. But they’re going back to a cold set. THIS AS THE PRIME-TIME SABC1 SOAPIE’S COUPLES ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO EXPRESS AFFECTION ON CAMERA. So, viewers can kiss goodbye to hot scenes with kissing, touching and any physical contact from their favourite characters. Insiders told the SunTeam government regulations to curb the spread of COVID-19 had backed the drama’s writers into a corner. An insider said the altered storyline had a big impact on Uzalo’s episodes. Explained the informant: “Most of these actors will suffer and still don’t know what the future holds because of these drastic changes. The producers and writers have had to focus on other plots within the storyline that don’t…

ACTRESS Jessica Nkosi is leaving Isibaya. But the star won’t be lost on the small screen, as she’s merely floor-crossing from one Mzansi Magic drama to another. This as she is joining the telenovela, The Queen. Shaka Khoza, who played by SK Khoza in the telenovela, is also returning to the soapie. The Queen’s co-executive producers, Shona and Connie Ferguson, confirmed Jessica was joining the drama. They also confirmed SK Khoza was making a comeback. Said the Fergusons in a statement: “There’s been much speculation about who is joining the show. “We can confirm the beautiful and talented Jessica Nkosi will be coming on board. “And for the other additions, keep your eyes peeled and your ears open. An announcement will be made soon.” Connie said they’d introduce a new…

SOME couples are lucky to be in lockdown together, while others were caught off guard and found themselves separated by the pandemic. We had a chat with sexpert, Dr Eve, about how to make your relationship work, regardless of the lockdown regulations. Many people have expressed mixed emotions about not coping with the distance. One man made headlines when he was caught trying to sneak his lover from one province into another. Dr Eve said there’s no need to be frustrated and try to break the rules, as other couples apart are finding new ways of flirting, communicating and making love. “Using tech to talk for longer periods than they might have face-to-face, this brings another level of what is called “hyper personal intimacy”, a deeper level of sharing and…

TELL your kids they’re amazing. This will build their self-esteem. Also, let them know they’re loved, irrespective of their often wayward behaviour. Your actions should teach them to be kind to others. Kids should also be taught independence their day. This will let them know you’re interested in and make them feel secure. Teach them good manners from an early age. Tell your kids the truth and teach them the value of honesty. Also teach them the importance of perseverance, patience and never to give up…

M-Net Movies Action The Hate You Give, today at 1.52pm A powerful movie driven by tragedy, fear and courage. When a young woman witnesses the shooting of her best friend by a cop, she should decide whether or not to come forward. CBS Reality Famous Feuds, tomorrow at 1.40pm When Elton John lashes out at Madonna,he sparks a war of words that destroys their friendship. Also, find out how a scandal wrecked Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie’s relationship. eMovies Extra The Husbands She Met Online, Tuesday at 3.50pm Online dating ends traumatically for a hotel event planner, after she falls for a controlling psychopath. CBS Justice Wives With Knives, Wednesday at 2pm A young couple is full of jealousy and suspicion of infidelity, leading to bitter arguments, until one day…

GERMAN top-flight soccer team FC Cologne said on Friday that group training was continuing despite three people at the club testing positive for the coronavirus. In a statement, the Bundesliga side said the entire squad and coaching staff had been tested on Thursday. “Three people tested positive, all are symptom-free,” the club statement said. “After an assessment of the cases by the responsible health authorities, the three people who tested positive will go into a 14-day quarantine at home.” Cologne said they wouldn’t confirm any names out of respect for the privacy of the individuals involved. While Bundesliga clubs have returned to training, they must wait another week to find out about a possible restart to the season after the German government on Thursday delayed any decision over league resumption…

THE COVID-19 outbreak might have brought the world to its knees, but this might have come at the right time for Maritzburg United coach, Eric Tinkler. Tinkler reckons clubs will take a hit, financially, and are less likely to spend money, as the main focus will be to recover and balance their books. The coach is in a tight corner at the moment as big guns Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are said to be interested in Richard Ofori and Rushine De Reuck. Striker Judas Moseamedi is also said to have caught Bucs’ attention. But he has cast doubt on any of the big sides in the PSL beefing up their squads for the 2020/21 season. “This will hit all the clubs financially. That’s just the harsh reality,” he said.…

• PREMIER LEAGUE clubs have been told they can’t use their own stadiums for any resumption of games this season, with only “approved neutral venues” to host remaining fixtures in a campaign currently on hold. The league, which has been suspended since 9 March, remains in limbo, unable to take any steps, until any government decision next week on possible changes to lockdown restrictions. On Friday all 20 clubs held a conference call in which they discussed ways to resume training later this month and a return to competitive action next month. • FORMER Liverpool striker Michael Robinson has died at the age of 61, the English Premier League club said on Tuesday. The former Ireland international, who won a league title, League Cup and European Cup treble with Liverpool…

BAFANA BAFANA coach Molefi Ntseki, sympathises with Premier Soccer League (PSL) coaches during this coronavirus lockdown. The coach said it has been a challenge to assess players, not knowing what’s next and when the Absa Premiership and the GladAfrica Championship will resume. All sporting events in Mzansi and in most parts of the world have been suspended. Ntseki said club coaches are not alone in this crisis, as national team coaches also have no idea when they’ll assemble squads for international competitions. PSL matches were suspended in March and there’s no sign of when the leagues will resume. The pandemic has also led to Bafana’s doubleheader 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Sao Tome being called off. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) have also extended the suspension…

UNIONS have asked to meet Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga urgently to iron out details in the plan to reopen schools. The meeting is aimed at addressing schools reopening and the staffing of district and circuit offices, ensuring a list of “nonnegotiable” measures is in place. In a joint statement the unions Natu, Naptosa, PEU, Sadtu and SAOU said principals shouldn’t return to work until all facilities were sanitised. Schools are expected to reopen to management teams (SMT) on 11 May and classes are to resume on 1 June for Grade 7 and matric pupils. “It’s not the duty of SMTs to install sanitisers nor deep-cleanse schools. That’s the work of public works or the infrastructure unit of the department. SMTs will have to tick the list of the completed…

THE problems of the 30 musicians from Mzansi, who are currently stuck in Antalya, Turkey, could soon be over. This after the intervention of the South African government. The musos, who come from different part of the country, have been pleading with the government to repatriate them. Spokesperson for the Department of International Relations and Co-operation (DIRCO) Clayson Monyela said they have already contacted the Turkish government about the matter. Explaine Monyela: “We’ve spoken to the Turkish government and have asked them to assist. They’ve agreed to give them food and ensure they’re not kicked out of their accommodation. “Food will be delivered soon. For now, we’re still looking at other options to bring them back home. As everyone knows, we’ve already brought back over2 000 people from 29 countries,…

POPULAR house music producer and disc jockey, DJ Boonu’s bank balance was left spinning after cyber thugs stole his money. DJ Boonu (real name Andile Chili) suffered heavy financial loss when thugs cloned his credit card and went on a shopping spree last week. According to the DJ from Durban, the thugs purchased groceries in bulk and also filled up cars with fuel. The SunTeam contacted the Gateway hitmaker, who said: “I feel like the bank gave out my information because everything was happening while the credit card was on me. “And what I don’t understand is how the store and petrol station approved the transactions without my signature or PIN.” “I mean, it’s frustrating. I’m all about ploughing back to the community and finding ways to make other people’s…

MANY parents find the task of having “the talk” with their children difficult. And thanks to the wealth of information that’s readily available on the internet, parents are forced to having this “cringe-worthy” discussion far earlier than most of them want to. Last year, government announced kids as young as Grade 4 pupils would be taught sex education by the Department of Education. This under the newly-revised comprehensive sexuality education curriculum, which is a bitter pill to swallow for most parents. But the announcement was met with resistance. Many parents and some children’s rights organisations said the proposed curriculum could sexualize kids too early. So, should you teach your kids about sex from a young age or wait for schools to do it for you? Mother of three – In…

WHEN it comes to our parents, no one ever wants to even think about them as sexy beings. It’s so much better to pretend we were dropped from the sky by a stork. Have you ever looked into old family albums during this lockdown and seen how sexy, charming and virile your parents once were during their youth? I saw a picture of the young version that was mum, all young and glowing, and recalled so many memories of my youth when I learned beauty and style from her. In one picture she is wearing a 60s style peach mini-dress, white, long thigh high boots and spots a big Afro. She’s so beautiful her 70s style icons Bubbles Mpondo and Cynthia Shange don’t even come close. The picture was taken…

THE attack on gays and lesbians is disgusting and unacceptable. They’re also human and don’t deserve to always live in fear for their lives. Anti-gay hate crimes go unchecked all over Mzansi’s townships. This despite serious challenges often committed with impunity. Gays and lesbians have the constitutional right to be. Don’t believe the lie that they have supernatural powers. Government should commit itself to protecting the rights of everyone in Mzansi, and equally…

Taurus (20 Apr – 20 May) Self: You don’t have to be the same as everyone else and you certainly don’t have to pretend to be. Mind: Keep your plans and ideas a secret and opt to spin the wheel of fortune on bigger hopes and dreams. Life: Make lemonade from lemons. Gemini (21 May – 20 Jun) Self: Feeling inspired and heading nowhere fast is not a great plan. Mind: Are you thinking too much and doing too little or is that your excuse for being slothful? Life: The most difficult part of a task is not the beginning or the end but the middle. Cancer (21 Jun – 22 Jul) Mind: You used to believe that silence is golden but now you know that keeping quiet can lead…

TS GALAXY midfielder, Bathusi Aubaas, has opened up about what led their downfall this season. A lot was expected from The Rockets after surpassing expectations in their first campaign in the first division. They won the Nedbank Cup, beating Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 in their maiden appearance in the competition, and were the first National First Division team to win it. This season, Galaxy were expected to be among the top teams but that was not the case as they found themselves number 12 on the log with six games to go before the lockdown. Poor form saw the club replacing coach Dan Malesela, who led them to the land of milk and honey when they won R7 million in the knockout cup, with Mabhuti Khenyeza. Talking to SunSport, Aubaas admitted…

SPRINGBOK captain Siya Kolisi and former Kaizer Chiefs striker Kaizer Motaung Jnr have left a lasting impression on Limpopo. They brought glitz and glam to celebrity-starved villagers . . . And softened the devastating blow of COVID-19 in the area. The pair delivered food parcels that included potatoes, samp, sanitisers and other basic supplies that were donated at the Matsila Royal House, outside Elim. The two celebs were commemorating Freedom Day. The villagers from Nkuzana, Majosi, Njakanjaka and Basani in Vembe District took advantage of the opportunity by taking selfies with the hunks as they delivered the goodies to destitute families door-to-door. The Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning captain, through his Siya Kolisi Foundation, delivered more than 500 food parcels to 20 villages in and around the Collins Chabane Local Municipality…

RADIO presenter and club DJ, Ayanda MVP, appears to have gotten a rude awakening from shameless thugs during one of her night walks. The 29-year-old (whose real name is Ayanda Mdluli) told the police tsotsis robbed her of her iPhone worth R15 000 as she was strolling at a shopping centre in Fourways, north of Jozi. According to reliable police information, cops are still investigating the matter after the host of 947’s midday show The MVP Zone opened a case of common robbery at the Douglasdale Police Station last year in August. “Victim alleged that on Sunday 2019/08/25 at about 8.50pm she was walking at Sygon Suzie (sic) in Cedar Square. She said she had iPhone XS Max in her hands and she was busy with it. “She said while…

TITLE: The Eyes of the Naked AUTHOR: Litha Hermanus PRICE: R270 PUBLISHER: Penguin Publishing REVIEWER: Sewela Langeni THE Eyes of the Naked is Litha Hermanus’s first novel. He holds a joint honours degree in Media Studies and English Literature, as well as a master’s degree in Creative Writing from Wits. The book centres around the main character, Nakedi Solomon, who is on the run from the cops after being involved in a robbery in Joburg. He flees to his birth place, the Eastern Cape, where he encounters more problems from his past and complicated family dynamics. Upon arrival, he’s thrown into a search for his younger brother who has run away from home after a tragic event. Nakedi goes on a journey full of twists and turns in search for…

I AGREE with the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) sentiments. The minister shouldn’t interfere in the work of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc). This as it’ll cost the organisation its membership with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The powers of the minister in the proposed National Sport and Recreation Amendment Bill should be reduced to allow the independence of federations from government interference. We say no to the nationalisation of the sport industry. We need an independent sports governing body that’ll take decisions in line with the IOC. Sascoc needs new leadership. The minister should perform executive duties.…

AFTER four weeks of total lockdown, Mzansi was partially opened when the government eased some of the regulations from Friday. According to the new way of doing things, government will use a risk-based method of levels between 1 and 5 to determine the way forward. The initial total lockdown was categorised as Level 5, while the new era is regarded as Level 4. Depending on how the coronavirus spreads in the coming weeks, government will then decide whether to ease restrictions further by moving to Level 3 or not. As we all know by now, the virus doesn’t move and therefore can’t spread itself. It’s us humans who spread it through movement, and how we behave when we’re out in public. So, in order to make sure we go back…

THE premature ending of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 in France – due to the coronavirus pandemic – has come at a good and bad time for two South African players. French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe called off all sports on Tuesday until September as the European country, like others around the world, battle to contain the pandemic that has floored almost all sporting events this year. “The 2019/20 season of professional sports, including football, will not be able to resume. “It’ll be possible, on sunny days, to practice an individual sporting activity outdoors, obviously respecting the rules of social distancing. “It’ll not be possible, neither to practice sport in covered places, nor team or contact sports,” Philippe said. Paris St Germain were awarded the Ligue 1 title after the…

AJAX CAPE TOWN star, Abednego Mosiatlhaga, is adamant he has what it takes to play in the Absa Premiership. And he’s determined to prove it. Mosiatlhaga played an important role in helping Stellenbosch FC gain promotion to the big time last season, but was snubbed by the Cape Winelands outfit. Instead of letting that get him down, the lad from Mahikeng, North West, took it on the chin and used the setback as motivation to work even harder in order to force his way to the Premiership. He joined the Urban Warriors and has since become arguably their most important player, leading their charge toward automatic promotion and into the big league. Before the deadly coronavirus brought the GladAfrica Championship to a halt, Mosiatlhaga was head-and-shoulders above the rest with…