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School applications

gain momentum

The system for the admissions applications will close at midnight on July 22, then placement will begin on August 30 to September 30

Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi

Johannesburg - The Gauteng Education Department has said that

by Wednesday this week it had received nearly 300 000 applications for Grade 1 and 8 pupils for the 2020 academic year.

The online applications officially opened on Monday and were met with mixed reactions from parents.

Some deemed the process quick and easy, while others said they struggled with their applications.

By mid-morning on Monday there were 196 000 processed applications, according to Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi.

Lesufi urged parents who were experiencing delays to keep trying until they got through. “We made lastminute changes when we reached the agreement with the SGBs last

Friday, so from Friday to Monday our engineers tried to accommodate those changes. That is why there might be some delays,” he said.

The department’s spokesperson Steve Mabona said online applications opened on Monday after a week’s delay.

“There were some problems on the first day. We know that some parents received a WA4 reference number instead of the WA1 reference number. That was because the feeder zone maps loaded very slowly, due to internet connectivity in the system. The department is attending to this,” he said.

Mabona added that parents who experienced technical glitches on the first day of the online application system should not panic.

“We urge the parents to make use of Google Chrome as our website is linked with the map. This makes it easy for parents to access the necessary addresses in the system,” Mabona said.

By that time some schools had already reached full capacity, Mabona said. Those were all high schools which included Alberton 4 151, Northcliff 4 053, Boksburg 3 797, Hoerskool Akasia 3 567, Sir John Adamson 3 488, Rand Park 3 444, Mondeor 3 300, Hoerskool Gerrit Maritz 3 069 and Pretoria High School for Girls 3 029.

The system for the admissions applications will close at midnight on July 22 this year. After that the placement period will commence on August 30 to September 30.

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By Yami Nhlenyama - student at Boston Media House What is Journalism?

It’s a way of informing the people about events taking place in their society and the world, whether it is political or social issues. It’s all about telling untold stories within society.

The journalism medium has the potential to influence and change society at large, that’s why if you want to be a journalist you have to be someone in pursuit of truth, don’t let your bias and prejudices get in the way of society finding out the truth.

There are various news staff writers Beat reporters: meaning that you can write or broadcast on any topic or focus on certain types of news, be it about politics, sports, hard news or entertainment.

General assignment reporters: they are journalists who cover news generally without any specific tasks.

They report when the editor needs a front cover- a story of interest that is trending, and must be delivered by deadline!

Special assignment reporters: These types have their specific departments that they write for, sports entertainment, investigative and politics. You would normally find special assignment in bigger publications. Smaller publications have more beat reporters.

The journalism industry has really evolved over the years, with the help of technology, from print to digital.

Journalists don’t have to work from the office 24/7; they can work from the different places that they are located in and still be able to submit their work on time. Depending on the contract that you’ve signed with the

Yami Nhlenyama publication that you work for they may freelance, this mean that you may work with other publications while still working for them, you can work certain days or when they call you to cover a story.

What it takes to make it as a good journalist: - Be able to work under pressure; there might be a story that has to get out immediately and you’d have a few hours to get the information that you need - Be time disciplined – it’s a deadline driven industry. If you take time to deliver a story after the hype around it has faded, people might not be interested in hearing it again.

- Be able to work in teams because the newsroom is all about working together and making sure that everything comes together perfectly.

- Ethics and professionalism.

Boston Media House was one of my first choices when it came to tertiary institutes because they are one of the few institutes that specialise in media related subjects, journalism included. I knew that it would be a perfect fit for me, because I knew that I was entering a world that was full of creative people and people who thought differently.

When entering the media industry mentorship is important if you’re really passionate about the field. I approached Amanda Matshaka, a channel Afrika radio journalist who has been in the industry for more than 10 years. She agreed to teach me about the journalism industry, she also has a news publication and was starting a mentorship programme where she mentors upcoming journalists all over Africa. With her mentoring me I learnt that news never sleeps, you have to make sure that you’re ready for anything at any time and it’s all about hard work and dedication.

Qualifications: It takes three years to get your Boston Diploma in Media Practices qualification. In the first two years you get to learn about different sectors in the industry including journalism. In the third year that’s when you can major specifically in journalism.

I learnt that being a journalist doesn’t mean that you’re only limited to being a journalist, writing for a specific publication and nothing else.

In the media industry every career compliments each other meaning that they interact with one another, as a journalist you can work in the public relations industry, marketing, and in the film industry, because of the great research and writing skills you acquire during the years.

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Increasing vehicle breakins safety tips Own Correspondent Despite the sophisticated technology used in modern cars today, theft of items from parked vehicles continues to be prevalent across South Africa.

Community Policing Forum (CPF) crime data gathered by 7 Arrows Security recently revealed that vehicle break-ins and the theft of valuables from vehicles have increased.

While in some cases, criminals gain access to valuables inside the vehicle by breaking a window or tampering with the lock, the growing trend is the use of remote jamming devices, which prevents the car from locking.

Head of Dial Direct Insurance Maanda Tshifularo says these crimes predominately take place at garage forecourts and shopping centres and often involve two perpetrators. “New shopping centres, restaurants etc are particularly vulnerable as they typically don’t have jamming solutions in place yet, and have new security staff who are not experienced in screening visitors to identify potential threats.

That said, a few simple precautions can be taken to ensure that your belongings, and vehicle are protected.”

Tshifularo points out that all vehicle makes are susceptible and, drivers should take heed of the following: park your vehicle in a secure, well-lit space, where a security guard is present; be mindful of remote jamming, check manually that the door handle is locked, even if the locked alarm has sounded; be vigilant as you get out of your car, “sliders”, (criminals who appear to be simply walking by) take chances by opening the car door in the split second before you lock

Jason Mordecai of 7 Arrows Security

it and escaping with valuables; clear your car out at the end of each day, so that you leave nothing behind that can tempt criminals.

“Anti-smash-and-grab film on your windows offers an additional layer of protection against break-ins; valuables such as phones and handbags should be kept out of sight, even while driving; never leave house keys or important papers in your car; and ensure that you have adequate insurance cover on portable possessions you carry with you on a regular basis,” Tshifularo says.

The managing director of 7 Arrows Security, Jason Mordecai says: “When getting out of the car, look around you; do you see a car with occupants that look suspicious? Physically tugging the door handle of the car to ensure it is locked, entails the sense of touch. In addition, use your eyes and ears to double check for signs that the vehicle is locked.”

7 Arrows Security encourages remote jamming hotspots to consider installing detectors that warn when a device is being used. Security officers should also be briefed to monitor groups of people sitting in stationary vehicles, loitering in public parking lots or approaching other cars.

“The best way to avoid vehicle break-ins is to leave your car free of valuable items,” says Mordecai.

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Part of the scene during the residents’ protest over the shooting.

IPID probes shooting incident Mayor Herman Mashaba working on the road during the campaign.

Mayor lauds community Glenvista - Last Saturday Mayor Herman Mashaba commended the Glenvista community for helping clean up parks in the area, as part of the A Re Sebetseng campaign.

The drive focuses on maintaining roads and general areas of the city, and cleaning parks and streams, according to the City of Joburg.

Personnel from Pikitup and the

Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) took part, along with members of the mayor’s office.

Mashaba said he was encouraged by the turnout from the community.

“What is beautiful about it is the large number of volunteers and residents working with us in assisting the city to ensure that we can all be proud of our neighbourhoods.”

Yeoville - The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating the incident in which a man was shot dead after he allegedly shot at police officers on Monday in Yeo Street.

On Tuesday IPID spokesperson Moses Dlamini said the officers heard gunshots. “They noticed a man carrying a gun and instructed him to put his firearm down, but he allegedly fired two shots at the police officers.

One police officer returned fire and the man died at the scene.”

Yeoville police spokesperson Captain Sifiso Mabizela said police heard gunshots on Yeo and Bedford streets.

“They responded and saw a man firing shots into the air, they ordered him to surrender the firearm but he didn’t comply. The man pointed the firearm towards police and fired. Police shot the man below the armpit and stomach,” Mabizela said.

Some witnesses said the deceased Sazi Ngubane was visiting a spot where his brother had died, to fetch his spirit.

“He fired the shots in the air as per tradition and then got into the car.

The police arrived after the shots; they spotted Ngubane in a car that was leaving. Ngubane got out of the car and surrendered, but one of the

police officers opened fire at him.”

The shooting angered community members who allegedly attacked police officers, and a police vehicle was severely damaged. A mob gathered outside the Yeoville police station, where they attempted to break down the main entry point. The crowd even prevented police vehicles from entering or leaving the station, hurling rocks at the vehicles as well as at the station building.

Rubber bullets and teargas were used to disperse the crowd.

Colonel Kobus Lategan told the residents that the matter was already being investigated by the IPID.

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Community catches ‘cable thieves’

‘In the last few weeks it was a complete nightmare, with traffic lights down because of the cable stripping’

The cable theft suspects lie on the ground soon after being caught.

Pic: Mondeor Community Policing

Mondeor - Last Saturday the local community policing forum arrested four men who were suspected of stealing cables and handed them over to the Brackendowns police.

Mondeor Community Policing Forum chairperson Mike Fontes said the arrest followed a spate of power cuts in the area, caused by thieves who stole the copper cables and sold them to scrapyards.

“They targeted two intersections in the area, traffic lights were damaged and copper cables were stolen. An informant gave us information about the vehicle they were using and we caught the suspects in possession of copper which was stashed in four bags. We believe the suspects may be linked to those thefts and investigations will continue,” he said.

Fontes added that it had been a continuous problem in the areas that are targeted. “In the last few weeks it was a complete nightmare, with traffic lights down because of the cable stripping. This does not only inconvenience the community in terms of traffic, but also affects essential infrastructure and is a burden on the public purse. Such crimes should be prioritised for prosecution; all those who buy the cables, the scrapyards, those who dig them up, they should all be prosecuted.”

Comment from the police had not been obtained by the time of going to print.

Competition spokesperson Gugu Mjadu

‘Those eligible to enter are emerging businesspersons who have been in business for a minimum of one year, to small business owners with a turnover of up to R30 million in the tax year immediately preceding the date of entering the competition, and medium business owners with a turnover of above R30 million in the tax year immediately preceding the date of the competition’

Last chance to enter entrepreneur contest Staff Reporter

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usinesspersons have about a week to enter the 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year competition, according to organisers.

Entries for the competition, sponsored by Sanlam and Business Partners, close on May 31.

The competition’s spokesperson Gugu Mjadu says now in its 31st year, the 2019 Entrepreneur of the

Year competition seeks to elevate the level of entrepreneurship by recognising and honouring successful business owners.

“Not only will entrants gain the invaluable opportunity to have their businesses evaluated by industry specialists, but the competition provides them with the chance to win prizes worth over R2 million, which includes cash prizes to the value of R500 000 as well as valuable technical assistance and mentorship support, networking opportunities and national media exposure,” she said.

Mjadu adds that South Africa needs to promote the work of business owners and the value they bring to society, by showing them that they are supported as job creators and innovators.

“We look forward to celebrating SA’s entrepreneurial excellence and honouring those who are heroes of our society.

We encourage all local business owners to consider entering the competition. Those eligible to enter are from emerging businesspersons who have been in business for a minimum of one year, to small business owners with a turnover of up to R30 million in the tax year immediately preceding the date of entering the competition, and medium business owners with a turnover of above R30 million in the tax year immediately preceding the date of entering the competition,” Mjadu says.

Local business owners wishing to enter should visit www.eoy.co.za to access the entry form and for more information on the competition’s categories.

For more call 011 713 6721 or Email enquiries@eoy.co.za.

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Church appoints first female bishop Johannesburg - The Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA) has appointed its first-ever female bishop in Reverend Purity Malinga, who will be taking over from Bishop Ziphozihle Siwa.

Rev Malinga was elected recently where the 12 synods of the MCCSA church cast their votes.

Bishop Siwa said: “Having endured the cross and discrimination of patriarchy for over 200 years, women of the Methodist Church

have finally broken through the stained glass ceiling by electing the first presiding bishop who is a woman.”

Bishop Siwa added that Rev Malinga as the ideal candidate for the position of bishop in the spiritual establishment.

“The decision of the church affirms our belief in the partnership of women and men, and affirms our belief in black women in particular, as capable leaders,” he said.

The church said Rev Malinga had already made history by being the only synod bishop ever elected in the MCSA. She had served in that position for two terms between 1998 and 2008.

Rev Malinga, born and raised in the small rural town of Ixopo, KZN, is also a qualified teacher, having worked as an educator for five years before she entered the church ministry in 1981.

Rev Malinga also holds a Master

of Divinity degree from Harvard University.

She previously served as the deputy president of the South African Council of Churches, chairperson of the KZN Council of Churches, a member of the Diakonia Council of Churches and also a lecturer at the Federal Theological Seminary and John Wesley College. She has also served as the director of the church’s education mission and ministry unit for the last three years.

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n Sunday morning four people were killed and 20 injured in a multiple-vehicle collision on the N1 Highway between the Grasmere toll plaza and the N12.

The accident involved 12 vehicles, which included trucks, a bus, minibus taxis, bakkies and cars, according to paramedics.

The cause of the accident is not yet clear, but paramedics indicated that it may have been due to poor visibility. “Motorists on scene believe the collision might have occurred due to bad visibility from either smoke or mist,” Netcare 911

spokesperson Shawn Herbst said.

Herbst said two people were rushed to hospital in critical condition, while 20 others sustained moderate to minor injuries.

“Paramedics assessed the scene and found that four patients had sustained fatal injuries, two others sustained critical injuries. And approximately 20 other patients sustained moderate to minor injuries and were transported to hospital for further treatment,” Herbst said.

JMPD spokesperson Wayne Minnaar said two men and two women were killed. “Four trucks, two buses, four cars and two minibuses were involved in the accident.”

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rapist rearrested

Part of the accident scene in which four people were killed.

Johannesburg - A serial rapist who escaped from custody before judgment could be handed down in the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court in April, has been rearrested, police said on Monday.

Police spokesperson Colonel Lungelo Dlamini said rapist Sibusiso Khuzwayo fled from court on April 29.

“He was arrested at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital where he had been admitted under a false name. He had to undergo surgery and is now under police guard,” he added.

He faced eight rape cases committed at Cleveland, Jeppe, Hillbrow, Joburg CBD and Booysens. He overpowered officials and escaped from court.

Dlamini said charges of escaping from custody will be added. “The community responded positively when police appealed for assistance to locate him, and followed all possible leads,” he said.

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The deceased’s aunt shows remains of his trousers which helped them identify him.

Vigilantes kill man

in mistaken identity

Promise Marupeng

Daveyton - A 27-year-old man who was recently killed in a vigilante attack was a case of mistaken identity.

Rethabile Choshane’s family yesterday said their son had nothing to do with a robbery he was attacked for at Qalabusha informal settlement in Daveyton, Ekurhuleni.

They said he was on his way to pick up some sorghum for his chickens at a nearby farm on Monday morning at about 5am when he was attacked by a mob after he was mistaken for a bag snatcher.

A woman was mugged and her attackers ran towards his direction and he was not given a chance to defend himself, said Choshane’s aunt who did not want to be named.

She said Choshane was employed as a security guard at a local bottle

store. “He was off on Sunday and he would be at home with his father or hung out with friends,” she said.

Choshane, the aunt said, also owned a small chicken farm and had doves that he enjoyed taking care of. She said they got worried when he did not come home and they started asking around. They were then told of a man who had been killed matching Choshane’s description.

They rushed to the police station to enquire about the murdered man and were sent to the Springs government mortuary.

“We got there on Tuesday and found him and only his skull was left...” said the aunt.

She said the remains of his trousers and belt also confirmed it was him. “We are broken, torn and traumatised. That scar can never be

erased in our hearts.”

Daveyton police station commander Lt-Col Kesivan Chittiah said the community should stop taking the law into their own hands. “The man’s case has saddened us; he was wrongfully accused and killed.

However, investigations are under way and all those involved will be brought to book,” said Chittiah.

In August, an 18-year-old man was assaulted, doused with petrol and set alight by a mob in the township.

The man, who later died in hospital, was accused of being affiliated to a local gang, the “Freaks” that allegedly terrorised the community.

Another victim, Njabulo Buthelezi, 20, was dragged out of his neighbour’s house and beaten to death. His family later disputed that he was a gangster. No arrests have been made for Choshane’s murder.

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Prof TG Barnard (left) and Dr Kousar Hoorzook inside the UJ mobile water lab.

Lab-on-wheels targets disaster areas Yanga Sibembe

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he University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Health Science Faculty launched a mobile laboratory on Tuesday, a laboratory on wheels that has been described as a shell that can be customised to suit the needs of the team using it, wherever they need to be.

Those involved in seeing what was merely a dream become a reality are engulfed by a plethora of emotions.

“There is a mixture of emotions, but we feel accomplished that this is finally done and happy to finally be in a position to share our product with everyone,” said Professor Tobias Barnard, director of the Water and Health Research Centre at UJ, who headed the project.

The institution said the motivation for the project had been the need for urgency when examining water potentially contaminated with disease-causing bacteria.

Events such as the Vaal Dam sewage spill in 2018, the recent spilling of sewage into Durban Harbour, and floods such as those that wreaked havoc in Mozambique and Zimbabwe, were cited as among the potential situations where a mobile

lab would be extremely useful.

In all of the above-mentioned incidents, the water that thousands of people rely on was contaminated either by sewage or by pollution from flooding, putting people at risk of waterborne diseases. With the mobile lab, the detection of bacteria that cause illnesses such as dysentery, typhoid fever and cholera is set to become a bit simpler.

“In these situations, it is critical to test the water and get the results quickly. Armed with the results, water can then be made safe for use,” read a statement by UJ. The project took 12 years to complete, Barnard says.

“We started working on the mobile lab concept in 2007 when we entered the Moola for Amanzi competition. We finally received funding from the Technology Innovation Agency in 2017 and from there it took 12 months to get the designs finalised and the first model built,” Barnard said.

Dr Kousar Hoorzook, who codesigned the lab alongside Barnard and industrial designer Robin Robertson, said: “We started asking ourselves: ‘Do we really have to build a field lab every time we go

out to test water?’ That is where the mobile lab idea was born.”

Another critical moment in its genesis was the Carolina, Mpumalanga, diarrhoea outbreak, Barnard said. “The then-minister of water and sanitation said she had to listen to moms crying about babies who were critically ill. And we still had to sample and drive three hours back to the laboratory, before we could start the analysis,” he said.

Barnard says if at that moment they had had access to a lab on site, they could have worked a lot more efficiently. They could have started testing water at a household level.

“We could assist with treating water on site. We could assist the water treatment plant with testing additional to their own, so the water supplied to the community is safe for consumption.”

The lab is essentially a shell that can be customised to suit the needs of the team using it. It has a high road clearance and is towed by a 4×4 vehicle. Its sample fridge, incubator, analysis equipment and air-conditioning run on solar panels, a generator and batteries.

The lab also carries its own safe water supply and a side tent to ac-

commodate more testing equipment and staff needing shelter. Because it can operate without grid electricity or water, the mobile lab can stay on site for several days, if needed.

Barnard said what makes the mobile lab different is that it can be parked on site and some staff can start working, while others go to collect the water samples. “You can do science on site, continuously, 24 hours a day, without the need to go back and forth between accommodation and a fixed laboratory in a city. The shift that needs sleep can camp in the side tent of the lab.”

He adds that there are plans to expand on this success. “The plan is to start working on a business model that will enable more people to access and acquire the mobile laboratories. The big dream is to eventually have a whole network of satellite laboratories monitoring water and wastewater throughout the country at the same time.”

Barnard and Hoorzook are developing short courses to train staff in the standards and protocols required to operate the mobile lab.

They also have plans to put the lab to its maximum potential use in the near future. Daily Maverick

Johannesburg - On Monday three hijacking suspects were arrested at Vosloorus hospital after one of them was shot by an unknown person, according to police.

Police Captain Xoli Mbele said members of the Johannesburg Flying Squad traced the men to the Vosloorus hospital shortly after a hijacking on Sunday night.

He added that shots were fired at the men by an unknown person while they were trying to block another car with their vehicle in Fordsburg.

“They jumped out of their vehicle and hijacked a Honda Jazz vehicle belonging to a 37-year old male. The vehicle was recovered in Turfontein by the police through the help of a tracker. The vehicle had blood stains inside. They also recovered a firearm inside the vehicle,” he said.

One of the suspects was wounded and remains in hospital under police guard, while the other two are in police custody, Mbele added.

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Train catches fire The train burns at Elandsfontein station

Germiston - Two train carriages caught fire at the Elandsfontein station in Germiston on Tuesday, and passengers escaped unhurt.

Paramedics said the fire broke out early in the morning, and emergency workers arrived at the scene around 7am.

ER24 spokesperson Russel Meiring said fire services had already begun to battle the

blaze, which had broken out in two of the carriages. “Emergency personnel set up a triage area and began to assess the passengers. Fortunately, no-one sustained any injuries following a fire on two carriages on a train at the Elandsfontein Train Station in Germiston.

Metrorail has lost millions of rands in in-

frastructure in recent months, with several trains being set alight deliberately. In one of the most recent incidents, coaches worth an estimated R33 million were set alight in Cape Town. Metrorail spokesperson Lillian Mofokeng said the Tuesday incident in Germiston however was not a result of foul play. “It resulted from an electric fault. Regular services resumed by 9am,�

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Mbaqanga legends in Samas nomination

Legendary musician Sipho Mabuse at a performance

Music legend celebrates journey

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evered musician Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse will stage an event called The Journey with Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani.

He brings an eclectic mix of instrumentalists and singers for what will be a production more than a presentation looking at some 56 years of his career.

“There comes a time when you feel like, ‘I’ve done everything’.

My music has been an experimental journey with no end. Now I want to share my experiences with people who made me who I am, the Sowetans,” Mabuse said.

He roped in musicians he had worked with or those who inspired him for the two-night fete.

“I’ve always liked challenging myself beyond the norm. Today, who thought they could hear Thaba Bosiu performed with an instrument not used in this genre; they call it jazz, but it’s not,” he said.

He pushes the boundaries with a sitar, an Indian instrument that will be played by Poorvi Bhana, while Judy Hubster will be on the harp and young genius Neo Motsatse on violin. Ashish will be on tabla.

He traces his exotic musical inclinations to his band The Beaters, with which he gained international attention in the 1970s.

“The Beaters have always been experimental and that’s why university students loved us so much, plus we also drove the black consciousness message,” he said.

Gloria Bosman will lend her magnificent vocals alongside Samanominated newcomer Tabia, who was groomed by Mabuse. Multiinstrumentalist Tony Cedras from Cape Town adds to the line-up.

“I had hoped to rope in Trompies, because the journey of Mandla ‘Spikiri’ Mofokeng with Chicco Twala was by extension through me. It’s important that he comes to tell his story through music too.”

Mabuse says The Journey is a treat to the discerning listener. “The idea

is to introduce audiences to new ideas and show that there’s more to music than they hear on radio.”

Mabuse says he will also shine some spotlight on other musicians.

“It’s not about me anymore. It’s about what it is I can share with the people. There are other musicians I have benefited greatly from interacting with their music and lives. “We have not fully embraced ourselves and musicality as the rainbow nation; we need to use our diversity collectively and equally as we weave this tapestry.”

The Journey with Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse is at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani on May 31 and June 1 from 7pm. Tickets start at R100.

Johannesburg - Mbaqanga group Ofeleba have been nominated for the SA Music Awards (Samas).

The group has been listed in the Best Maskandi Album category as well as Duo or Group of the Year.

The group, founded in 1985, is made up of Nqobani Dube and Khumbulani Kubheka. In the latter they are up against Tshwane Gospel Choir, Spirit of Praise, Encore and Black Motion while in the maskandi category they compete against Thokozani Langa, Sgwebo Sentambo, Mbuzeni and Ichwane Lebhaca.

Dube says being nominated is the biggest honour, especially against popular genres such as house and gospel. “These nominations are a proof that mbaqanga is a recognisable genre. We are aware that we are up against the best groups but we believe we also stand a chance to win. We have two nominations and it would be nice to come back with one award at least,” he said.

Kubheka says being nominated means that there are people who recognise their sound and talent.

“This means we do what we do right. And we should continue working hard as a group. This nomination is proof that mbaqanga exists as one of the genres.”

Kubheka says they have managed to survive because their unique sound appeals to all age groups.

Some of their popular albums are AmaCV, Indoda ka BM, Amabhanana, Hayi Kabi and Mapendani.

Drumming at Sibikwa Bongani Yende

Drummers enjoy the beat at Sibikwa

Africa Month is a time to celebrate our love for music, instruments and rhythms from the continent.

On Sunday 26 May, the day after Africa Day, Sibikwa will host “Live in the Beat”, a unique drumming experience promising a rhythm-filled day you will never forget, featuring AHENFU Cultural Edutainment, a company with members from Ivory Coast, Ghana, Senegal and Togo, that uses interactive drumming to connect people.

Even if you have never drummed before, Sibikwa’s facilitators are sure to get you feeling the excitement, energy and passion in drumming, body percussion and movement workshops for beginners all the way through to advanced master drummers. Mokhalinyana Mokhere, Sibikwa’s Inclusive Creative Arts teacher, will facilitate

introductory drumming sessions; renowned award-winning choreographer, Thabo Rapoo, will lead an African drumming and dance session; and Mosoeu Ketlele will lead body percussion sessions. It will be a day of rhythmic delight.

After lunch, participants are invited to take to the stage to show off their body percussion, African dance and drumming skills learnt during the day. The day will also showcase performances by Sibikwa’s junior and senior drumming ensembles and an AHENFU master drumming presentation. Just pure, uninhibited, joyous ‘making music’ and dancing to the sound of the African drums and its infectious, primal beat and rhythms.

Starting at 09:30 the festival is hosted at Sibikwa Arts Centre.

Entrance is R30 per person, R20 Block bookings for groups of more than 10 members. Drum hire is included in the entry fee.

23 - 30 May 2019

Inner-city Gazette

The Arts

Zahara takes overseas tour This follows her battle with her former record label TS Records

Arts Correspondent

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usician Zahara is set to embark on a month-long tour of the United States and Canada in July, with another tour to the UK planned.

She is also set to perform in Rwanda later this month, in preparation for her overseas shows.

This follows the music star in the headlines last month over her battle with her former record label TS Records. She accused TS Records of underpaying her for performances,

record sales and the royalties.

TS Records issued a cease-and-desist letter preventing her from making ‘false and defamatory statements’ about them.

Zahara said she is leaving the events of the last few months behind and now focuses on her music and the coming tour.

“I am exhausted from talking about it. I just want to leave it to my lawyers and move on with my life. I am now focused on my overseas bookings and tours,” the afropop star said.

Zahara added that she is booked for the next few months and would try to maximise her time in the United States and Canada.

“I got an invite from a big events promoter in Canada who has booked me for a big show for Canada’s Independence Day and has organised that we do a few shows in the country. We got a similar deal with a promoter in America and so we will be between the two countries. I am excited to perform for my fans over there and spread my wings,” Zahara said.

Afropop musician Zahara

Call to join arts accelerator Berniece Friedmann

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ver 700 applicants in Johannesburg and Cape Town responded to the earlier call this year for the first cohort of 120 creative entrepreneurs to participate in the four-month business accelerator programme.

The second call is now open, closing on 31 May. The British Council, in partnership with Seed Academy and the Social Enterprise Academy launched the first social enterprise accelerator for 120 creatives based in Johannesburg and Cape Town at the start of 2019.

Based at the Impact Hub in Rosebank, the programme supports creative social enterprises that are at the ideation and growth stages to build or enhance their business models and bring social impact to the forefront of their work. Scheduled for two days a month, the programme includes workshops and is supported with coaching and mentoring from international and local creative social enterprise experts and industry veterans. The programmes run in three groups of 20 entrepreneurs each per region, with graduation in December.

Applicants need to be active in the creative and cultural industries, be either a start-up or growth enterprise looking for mentoring, and committed to social entrepreneurial or community ventures. Entrepreneurs should have a great idea for a creative business with social impact, or should already be running a creative social

enterprise and are ready to scale.

Creative social enterprises selected so far include those operating in the performing arts, creative arts, digital and graphic design, textile and industrial design, craft, tourist and film and television industries.

Aspiring and established creative social entrepreneurs, particularly in Gauteng are invited to apply for the second intake. Applications close on 31 May 2019, and are now open on www.impactmakersandcreators.co.za The accelerator is part of the British Council’s global Developing Inclusive and Creative Economies (DICE) Programme, which supports the growth of creative and social enterprises as a means of addressing social problems and supporting youth employment, gender equality and greater opportunities for people with disabilities and members of marginalized communities.

British Council’s DICE SA programme manager, Kate Gardner says creative social enterprises have an artistic and social vision while operating as income generating businesses. “By working with creative social enterprises, we are able to support the arts, enable the continued social impact of these enterprises

DICE manager Kate Gardner

and contribute to the growth of a creative economy that creates quality work opportunities for South Africa’s most underserved communities.”

Enquiries can be sent to aimee@seedacademy.co.za or call telephone number 011 262 6858.

Some of the pupils dancing during the event

CityKidz Broadway Gala Fundraising Evening CityKidz held their Broadway Gala Fundraising Evening on 09th May at Houghton Golf Club. With over 240 guests in attendance the evening proved a roaring success.

Arriving to a pre-drinks and canapés reception, guests were wowed by the Broadway-themed layout. Upon entering the main hall, guests were once again wowed by the Playbill Broadway themed décor. The venue was completely transformed.

As the food and drink started flowing so did the entertainment. Proceedings were hosted by TV star and comedienne Chris Forrest. The evening’s entertainment was also provided by the CityKidz Junior choir, the CityKidz Revue group and a line-up of brilliant, hilarious up-and-coming comedians; Mojak Lehoko, Lihle Msimang and Ebenhaezer Dibakwane.

Jacques Lagesse provided musical entertainment throughout the night.

His ‘rich’ and ‘velvet-lined’ vocals enhanced the Broadway themed evening. The glamorous hostesses, teachers from CityKidz, gave heartfelt speeches about their experiences at CityKidz.

Prizes for the best dressed were given and many guests received brilliant prizes when their raffle tickets were drawn.

Principal Mrs Sharon Reynolds and Deputy Principal Mrs Tanya Krain worked tirelessly to put the Broadway Gala Evening together. The Gala Committee also assisted.

The Gala Dinner proved to be a huge success and we were very proud to be able to offer it as a way for guests to let their hair down during such a busy week.

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Banyana coach names WC squad

They are in a tough group and have their work cut out to progress past the group stage Sports Reporter Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has named her final 23-woman squad for the Fifa Women’s World Cup tournament in France.

Announcing the squad at Safa House in Nasrec Ellis said she wanted to give the players as much opportunity as possible to show their capabilities. “Our squad has senior international experience,in the Olympics‚ continentally‚ in the Africa Cup of Nations and Cosafa Cup, and also from junior Under-17 level too. It has a combined total of more than 1000 international caps in it,” Ellis said.

The backbone of the team are players such as 2018 African Women’s Player of the Year Thembi Kgatlana‚ veteran defender Noko Matlou‚ midfielders Refiloe Jane and Leandra Smeda‚ and forward Jermaine Seoposenwe.

The World Cup tournament runs from June 7 to July 7. The squad

was set to depart for France on Thursday. The pre-World Cup camp will be in Rouen‚ north of Paris. A final friendly international will be played against Norway in Amiens on May 27.

Banyana play their first WC game game against Spain in Le Havre on June 8. They are in a tough Group B with Germany‚ China and Spain.

The have their work cut out to progress past the group stage of their first World Cup. Germany‚ the 2003 and 2007 world champions‚ are the powerhouse team in Group B. Spain is playing in their second tournament‚ having qualified for Canada 2015.

China are playing in their sixth World Cup‚ their best finish coming as runners-up in 1999.

Banyana Banyana squad Goalkeepers Mapaseka Mpuru (University of Pretoria)‚ Andile Dlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns)‚ Kaylin Swart (Golden Stars)

Defenders Lebogang Ramalepe (Ma-Indies)‚ Nothando Vilakazi (Gintra Universitetas‚ Lithuania)‚ Noko Matlou (Ma-Indies)‚ Janine van Wyk (captain‚ JVW)‚ Bambanani Mbane (Bloemfontein Celtic)‚ Tiisetso Makhubela (Mamelodi Sundowns)‚ Bongeka Gamede (UWC Ladies) Midfielders Refiloe Jane (Unattached), Mamello Makhabane (JVW)‚ Karabo Dhlamini (Mamelodi Sundowns)‚ Busisiwe Ndimeni (TUTPTA)‚ Leandra Smeda (Vittsjö GIK‚ Sweden)‚ Kholosa Biyana (University of KwaZulu-Natal), Sibulele Holweni (Sophakama/ HPC)‚ Linda Motlhalo (Beijing Phoenix‚ China) Strikers Thembi Kgatlana (Beijing Phoe-

Banyana coach Desiree Ellis

nix‚ China)‚ Ode Fulutudilu (Malaga‚ Spain)‚ Amanda Mthandi (University of Johannesburg), Jermaine Seoposenwe (Gintra Universitetas‚ Lithuania)‚ Rhoda Mulaudzi (Unattached)