Innholdsfortegnelse for 7/5/2020 i Sunday Sun

• COLLEGE students in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, have been throwing parties in which they invite people infected with the coronavirus and gamble on who comes down with the illness first, city officials said. The city’s fire chief, Randy Smith, first reported the parties at a meeting on Tuesday. Smith said the fire service had received reports of students throwing parties and inviting “known positives” but initially thought it was a rumour. “Not only did the doctor’s offices help confirm it, but the state confirmed they had the same information,” Smith said. • A 34-year-old KZN man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to the rape of his daughter. It occurred in the George area of Emanguzi, where the man lived with his family, KZN National Prosecuting Authority regional…

POPULAR Uyajola 9/9 presenter Jub Jub was going about his usual business of confronting cheaters. But this week turned out to be business unusual, as Jub Jub came face-to-face with taxi drivers who sent him packing. In a video that has been doing the rounds on social media, taximen ordered the host to leave them alone when he went to confront a cheating taximan while on duty. The video shows a group of them shouting and calling for him to leave. It shows the presenter and musician, whose real name is Molemo Maarohanye, narrowly escaping what seems to be a beating at a taxi rank near Ellis Park Stadium, in Joburg. It also shows him and his camera crew getting into the minibus frequently seen on the show that exposes…

SABC1’s Gospel Unplugged creator Thabang Masanabo was slapped with a two-and-a-half million-rand defamation lawsuit by veteran TV producer and business partner, David Mortimer. This according to court papers filed at the High Court in Joburg this week, after Masanabo allegedly called him out on three separate occasions for misappropriation of funds belonging to Gravitate Multi-Video Content (Pty) Limited, where they are both directors. The papers, which Sunday Sun has seen, reveal that a war of words erupted during a teleconference in March in the presence of clients. Mortimer (64) argues through his lawyers that the statements made by Masanabo (32) seek to injure his reputation which he took a long time to build in the media industry. “During a teleconference held between the plaintiff, defendant and Denys Webb (a fellow…

TOP Joburg-based interior designers Buhle Bendalo are labelled as dishonest in their business dealings, after they were allegedly handed R3 million to pimp properties in Jozi, but failed to give a decent account of the moolah. A chartered accountant, who is identified as Mbuso Khubeka, is hopping mad and filed papers at the South Gauteng High Court this week, seeking the court to order the designs company founded by artistic juggernaut Buyisiwe Dlamini to give him a detailed breakdown of what happened to his money when furniture and materials were purchased. According to the papers seen by Sunday Sun, the bulk of the materials were bought without issuing invoices, which contravenes their written agreement. “On or about 16 October 2017, the plaintiff acting personally and the defendant represented by its…

IN THE past two weeks alone, two of my friends lost their fathers to COVID-19. My cousin tested positive, while my niece also contracted the deadly virus. Two of my friends also told me of how their wives tested positive for the marauding virus. As the young ones would say, this ish is real now. We’re no longer talking numbers and stats that are impersonal. We’re now counting the losses in real terms as everyone is now affected. Gone are the days when the virus was seemingly infecting people in the distance. At the time of writing this yesterday, Mzansi had more than 177 000 people, who tested positive for the killer virus. There are more than 2 950 people, who have died from the virus so far. What we…

THE eviction of people from a piece of land in Cape Town this week resulted in police wrestle with a naked man. This has brought into focus the problem of housing in Mzansi. Our politicians, who are entrusted with managing our resources, are yet to come up with sustainable solutions to the problem 26 years into democracy. One of the biggest causes of the housing problem is the centralisation of the economy in a few major centres like Cape Town, Durban and Joburg. As a result of this economic model, these major urban areas attract people from economically deprived villages and townships. When these migrant labourers reach these economic hubs, they need decent accommodation so they can be closer to work. Why the different governments have failed to solve this…

Cancer (21 Jun – 22 Jul) Love: If you don’t want to be alone, then you will have to make the first move!’n. Self: Show more trust and say exactly how much you really care to enhance your relationships. Life: When you show your vulnerability other people will also show theirs. Leo (23 Jul – 22 Aug) Social: Your efforts at hard work could be impeded by friends and family who want to chat on social media for hours. Self: Being steadfast and committed to your goal means you have to avoid distractions. Love: Don’t always blame the other party. Some of what is going wrong is your own fault. Virgo (23 Aug – 22 Sep) Mind: It’s a week of contradictions. Happy and sad, angry and calm, chaos and…

JOE SITHOLE’S picture-perfect work has earned him a solid business reputation. Picture framing is an old business that’s survived many threats. Today, those who still run it, including Joe, still earns a respectable living from the sector. Joe, owner of Joe Frames, has overcome adversities that threatened its survival. Today, Joe enjoys the fruits of his labour. Said Joe: “I used to work for my brother at Eyabantu Picture Frames before starting my own business. There, I managed two skilled workers. Although I was their boss, I didn’t have skills in picture framing. My job was to monitor sales. “As a manager, I was an all-rounder. But each time I tried to learn manual work in the workshop, I failed as customers needed me for pricing and billing. “I brought…

FORMER Orlando Pirates winger Mahlatse Makudubela is at pains as to why the Mamelodi Sundowns’ Als Pukke Tawana project was canned. He said he was one of many players who benefited a lot from this Sundowns development team and says that many South Africans would’ve benefited too. That feeder team, which was based in Potchefstroom, North West, was in the capable hands of the late Ted Dumitru – Sundowns technical director then – and was coached by respected youth coach Zipho Dlangalala. Dlangalala was assisted by Floyd Mogale and the chief scout was Walter Steenbok (who is now a scout at Kaizer Chiefs). They were using Maximal Training methodology developed by Dumitru. Few months into Tawana, they wrote one of David versus Goliath stories in Mzansi in the Nedbank Cup…

MZANSI veteran runner Johannes Kekana is saddened by the cancellation of the local athletics season. This week, Athletics South Africa (ASA) delivered a huge blow to runners with the decision to cancel the season due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Full-time runners such as Kekana depend on the money they make from the sport to feed their families. The 48-year-old marathoner and coach said life was hard as he had lost a lot of money he could have earned in various races throughout the country. Kekana, who lives in Ga-Mashashane outside Polokwane, Limpopo with his wife and three children, has achieved a lot in the sport. The Boxer Running Club member is grateful for the little he gets from his club on a monthly basis. Kekana missed out…

STELLENBOSCH FC coach Steve Barker has given Iqraam Rayners the green light to join SuperSport United. The 24-year-old striker, who signed a pre-season contract with the Tshwane giants in January, was to have left Stellies after they concluded their Absa Premiership season. But the league is yet to be completed after it was halted in March due to COVID-19. The Western Cape-based outfit occupies 11th place on the log table with 27 points from 24 matches. The Premier Soccer League rookies still have six matches to play before completing their debut season in the top flight. But Barker said there was no need to stand in the player’s way from joining Matsatsantsa a Pitori. “The desire for the boy to join SuperSport was just too big. He really wants to…

THE North West is firmly in pole position in the race to host the PSL! The provincial government has given the thumbs up to the proposal by Royal Bafokeng Sports, who are bidding to have the outstanding Absa Premiership and the GladAfrica Championship matches played in Rustenburg. The ball is now in the league’s court and PSL chairman Irvin Khoza and CEO Mato Madlala will be making a final decision pretty soon. North West is among the three provinces, including Gauteng and KZN, earmarked for the camp as the PSL seeks to complete the season under the lockdown, resulting from the outbreak of COVID-19. North West MEC for Sports, Arts and Culture Galebekwe Tlhapi on Friday met with the stakeholders, who include Royal Bafokeng, North West Sports Council, Safa North…

CELEBRITY couple Moshe Ndiki and Phelo Bala’s marriage has been the stuff of novels and fairytales. The Mzansi media and public just couldn’t get enough of the dreamy pair . . . AND IT SEEMS UMGOSI FEEDING FRENZY’S FAR FROM OVER! Their seemingly blissful romance has ended in tears and courtroom drama. Phelo has obtained an interim court order against his bae, when Moshe allegedly left him with a bleeding gash on the head. This after allegedly beating him up. The incident, according to court papers, happened early in May when the couple had a big fight at their Northriding, Joburg north, home over booze. When the two were supposed to appear in court this week, where Moshe was to tell the magistrate why the order against him wasn’t to…

LATE gospel star Sfiso Ncwane’s kids are taking their stepmum, Ayanda Ncwane, through the wringer. They’re demanding a share of their legendary dad’s estate. They also demand Ayanda be removed as the executor of the estate “because she’s dishonest and wants everything for herself”. As a result, the two children have taken the matter to the Master of the High Court. Snqobile Mzelemu and Sduduzo Dlamini, represented by his mum Pinky Dlamini, claimed their late dad would have continued to maintain them until they were self-sufficient. Said Snqobile: “I’ve seen my dad’s will. He left me with nothing, I’m not mentioned anywhere in the will. When he was alive, he maintained me through the Durban Family Court. “But now that I’m older than 18 years of age, I no longer…

KWAITO singer and mum of two Mshoza can’t simply seem to stay away from controversy. Especially related to her love life. A few months ago, Mshoza (37) was rumoured to have tied the knot at Home Affairs to East Rand businessman Prince Dlamini in a low-key ceremony in Jozi. But the plot thickens as close friends confirm Mshoza, real name Nomasonto Maswanganyi, say she is in fact madly in love with Nigerian producer and singer Oluwa Kuwait (30), currently living in Cape Town. “There’s nothing wrong with trying until you get it right,” said a close friend. Confirmed Mshoza: “Of course, I’m in love. You know I love being taken care of and being spoiled.” Her friend said Mshoza is dating a guy seven years younger than her, which they…

LINDA Sibiya’s relationship with Ukhozi FM has reached new lows. This after he was given a red card last week ahead of an interview on one of the radio station’s shows. The interview was allegedly paid for as an advertisement of the company, Verityhurts Academy, which just hired Linda as the COO. But his colleague, Dr Mandla Lamba, replaced him and did the interview. This week, two more interviews were again cancelled. According to sources, Linda was to go on air on Tuesday and Wednesday. But that didn’t happened because the SABC felt he’d confuse the listeners into thinking he was back on Ukhozi. Claimed the source: “Two weeks ago, Linda was scheduled for a live interview, but it was later changed into a pre-recorded interview.” The source alleged the…

TITLE: What Am I thinking? The ADI Model AUTHOR: Tshepo Langa PUBLISHER: Tshepho Langa Holdings PRICE: R200 REVIEWER: Sewela Langeni WHAT Am I thinking? The ADI Model is motivational book by Tshepho Langa, a personal development coach, leadership consultant, educator and coach. It’s a short and sharp read that can be read in one seating. It’s filled with wisdom based on the author’s personal experience, theories from renowned authors the likes of Dr John Tibane, biblical and scientific principles. It aims to encourage the reader to be intentional in their thinking in order to be more creative and productive. The book kicks off by highlighting the difference between gifts and ability which is often confused. Tshepho writes that gifts are constant but ability should be improved through the individual’s willingness.…

CORONAVIRUS has taken the world by surprise. Never before in history did a virus spread so fast worldwide. We had viruses attacking us, but not like the deadly COVID-19. This pandemic has brought countries together to try and manage it. We’re all in the same boat right now. Maybe this is nature’s way of reducing an ever-growing population. Millions are facing hunger and starvation in Mzansi and the world because of COVID-19. These are difficult times for everyone. It’s going to be worse because people will soon be out of work from large, small and medium enterprises. People are going to be pushed into a state of poverty and food insecurity in the not too distant future. We need to anticipate a South Africa where food insecurity is going to…

FORMER Safa technical director Neil Tovey is set to deliver his comprehensive technical report to his former employers, Safa, either on Wednesday or Thursday. SunSport understands this report is set to be submitted to the NEC of Safa which will be a summary of the work the former Bafana Bafana captain did in the past five years. The report will be a summary of the job Tovey implemented at grassroots and higher levels, and what still needs to be done in terms of football development in Mzansi. Mokoko, who was appointed in June 2015, saw his contract with Safa not renewed last month and has already returned to his home town in Durban. It is not clear whether this report will be as scathing as that of former Safa CEOs…

THE South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is concerned about the poor co-operation it said it is receiving from the City of Cape Town in its investigation into the eviction of a naked man from his Khayelitsha home on Wednesday. Cape Town mayor Dan Plato and members of his mayoral committee and city officials had to account to the Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs on Friday evening on the events of Wednesday’s. The incident in Khayelitsha caused widespread outrage after a naked Bulelani Qolani was filmed being chased and tackled by law enforcement officers during an eviction in eThembeni, Khayelitsha. The City was roundly condemned by MPs for the incident, with ANC and EFF MPs questioning the City’s attitude toward its poor, black residents. SAHRC commissioner Mohamed…

MEDIA personality and businessman Maps Maponyane has landed himself in a heap of trouble. This after being nabbed by police for allegedly breaking the speed limit in Laingsburg, about 265km from Cape Town. The 30-year-old model and co-owner of Buns Out Burgers, a popular eatery in Linden, Jozi, was slapped with a notice to appear before court when the date is finalised. According a police official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the incident happened during a roadblock operation on the N1-1 and the KM80 Road in May. The informant told the SunTeam police were manning a roadblock around 7pm when the heartthrob got nabbed. Said the informant: “This was one of our many operations during the national lockdown. “He was charged with exceeding the speed limit of the road…

VETERAN actress and activist Rosie Motene’s quest for justice has ended abruptly. This after the case she opened against film guru, Khalo Matebane, for alleged sexual harassment was withdrawn. The 46-year-old filmmaker had allegedly labelled Rosie a “cock teaser” after she left his hotel room during the Durban International Film Festival in 2012. Asked for comment, police spokesperson Thembeka Mbele confirmed the case opened at Durban Central Police Station in October was withdrawn by a senior prosecutor. Explained Mbele: “A case of crimen injuria was opened for investigation at Durban Central SAPS. The investigation was completed and taken to a senior public prosecutor for a decision and was withdrawn.” Best known for her character as Tshego in Generations, Rosie (45) told the SunTeam through her lawyer she didn’t know why…

ALTHOUGH their relationship ended three years ago acrimoniously after Atandwa Kani found out that the children he knew to be his were not. It’s now emerged that the actor secretly wanted Thembisa back. According to insiders, the star soon backtracked on not wanting to have anything to do with Thembisa. He bagged people to change her mind and take him back. “He realised he loved the kids and Thembisa and had a change of heart,” said one insider. A screenshot of a conversation between him and the woman, who he had asked to help him get Thembisa back reads: “I want my woman back and want my family back.” This was at a time when he was already living abroad in the US with Fikile, according to a second mole.…

Kabza De Small I Am The King Of Amapiano: Sweet & Dust (Piano Hub (PTY) LTD) KABZA De Small is indeed the king of amapiano. Over the past two years, Kabza along with his partner, DJ Maphorisa, have blessed Mzansi with great amapiano jams. Even through out the COVID-19 lockdown, they have been consistent in giving us music. But the first 30 seconds to a minute of all the songs can get annoying. They’re repetitive, sound almost the same, which is the not-so-great part of the album. Otherwise, as the songs continue, they change and are different from each other. Which is where you can clearly hear Kabza’s talent. I Am The King Of Amapiano was a hit and made waves even before its release and once it was released,…

THE converting and naming of the Volkswagen’s Neave plant in Port Elizabeth to a Dr Elizabeth Mamisa Chabula-Nxiweni landmark confirms my former supposition that if you are not anointed by the ANC and/or not approved by South African White Capital, you will be subjected to Arrested Development. I still stand by my belief and observation that one of the Codesa resolutions of yesteryear was the disregarding, if not outright oppression, of those who are not anointed by the ANC and/or White Capital. If it wasn’t that case, then the ‘Please Call Me’ saga would have been resolved a long time ago.…

I WONDER what kind of leadership president President Cyril Ramaphosa would have shown to fight COVID-19 than what he did thus far. Level 5 of the lockdown was good to help us maintain social distancing. But staying at home has seen many people starve and have put pressure on the government to relent. During Level 3 many businesses were opened, and that has compromised social distancing. Those who blame the president for rushing to open up the economy live comfortably. I urge all political and religious leaders to spread the word of vigilance against the COVID-19. Blaming the president won’t help us reduce infections.…

1Magic Yvonne Orji: Momma I Made It!, today at 9pm Yvonne Orji gets a packed Howard Theatre rolling with laughter as she brings her razor-sharp wit and confidence to the stage in her first HBO comedy special. BET This Christmas, tomorrow at 9.30pm A Christmas-time drama centred around the Whitefield family’s first holiday together in four years. TLC Dragnificent, Tuesday at 9pm A top team of style-savvy drag queens transform someone’s style. The queens are on hand to prepare them for major life events, from wedding days to life after weight loss. eMovies Love You To Death, Wednesday at 9.40pm After a mistake in court allows a murderer to go free, talented attorney Yasmine Winter visits her hometown. She plans to use the time away to rebuild the case. Moja…

MAMELODI SUNDOWNS Ladies coach Jerry Tshabalala believes the creation of the women’s club competition was hugely indispensable amid concerns over the lack of professional women’s football leagues in Africa. The launch of the club competition for the women’s game has brought excitement and Banyana Banyana stars like Ayanda Dlamini will benefit a lot. The Confederation of African Football (Caf) made a landmark decision to grow the women’s game with the creation of a women’s club event which is expected to start in 2021. The start of this tournament means Sundowns will become the first Mzansi club to participate in both the male and female versions of the Caf Champions League. Under the guidance of Tshabalala, Sundowns Ladies won the inaugural Safa National Women’s League and will represent Mzansi. “This will…

FORMER World Boxing Organisation (WBO) bantamweight champion Zolani “Lastborn” Tete aims to bounce back when he makes his much-anticipated ring return in October. On his upcoming contest, the Mdantsane-born pugilist, who is promoted by British promoter Frank Warren, has set his sights on the World Boxing Council crown. Tete hopes to redeem himself after he lost his world title to Filipino challenger John Riel Casimero at the Birmingham Arena, England, in November. The hard-hitting Casimero shattered Tete’s dreams of unifying the bantamweight division with that knockout upset as the Mzansi warrior was a fight away from his dream. His manager Mlandeli Theng’imfene confirmed the news. He said their target is the vacant WBC Silver bantamweight crown for Tete’s next fight. Said Theng’imfene: “Fans want to see Zolani revive his career.”…

• BAYERN MUNICH’S Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara is set to leave the Bundesliga side in the close season because he wants a new challenge, the club’s CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said. The 29-year-old, who joined Bayern in 2013 from Barcelona has since played 230 games and won seven league titles with the German champions. Thiago’s deal with Bayern ends next season and Rummenigge said they had no choice but to sell the player as they did not want to let him go without receiving a transfer fee. • THE German Football Association (DFB) announced on Friday it was imposing a salary cap for senior officials in a bid to regain lost public trust. Confidence in the DFB has taken a knock in the football-mad nation since the 2015 corruption scandal…