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Kasie News At Its Best
Nothing will come out of ANC’S PEC meeting-Teffo
POIITICAL analyst Professor Lesiba Teffo on Saturday said nothing much could be expected from the ANC provincial executive committee (PEC) in Gauteng. The PEC was over the past weekend to consider the report by the provincial
integrity commission (PIC) relating to a R125 million personal protective equipment (PPE) tender. In its reports, the commission found that Gauteng Health MEC Dr Bandile Masuku failed to practice adequate oversight of the PPE contracts awarded by the Department of Health. Masuku, his wife Loyiso, and the husband of presi-
dential spokesperson Khusela Diko were implicated in the alleged fraudulently awarded tender. It is understood that the PIC made damning allegations against Masuku, his wife, and Diko. Teffo said nothing could be expected from the deliberations. “It is difficult to take a firm decision that may not be perceived to be factional. Perhaps depending on the strength of one’s faction, one might fall or one might raise,” he said. It was reported that Masuku had written a letter to the PIC objecting to its findings, saying in his view the findings did not take into consideration the facts put before the commission.-www.ewn. co.za
KABZA DE SMALL TO PERFORM AT THE BRIDGE BOUTIQUE...P2
CANDY FINDS NEW LIFE ON SKEEM SAAM....P3
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LIGHT AT THE END OF TUNNEL FOR EDEN PARK AND PHOLA PARK
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THE executive mayor of the city, Mzwandile Masina has called for heightened security measures to protect the new Eden Park Substation which comes at a cost of R42 million. Mayor Masina was speaking during a site visit to assess the state of readiness of the 33kv substation on Monday, September 14. Not only has the substation project employed 24 locals, but it is set to lighten up the lives of residents from Eden Park and Phola Park, through the provision of a stable and reliable power supply. The sub-
station, set for completion next month, will bring to a halt an era of intermittent power supply interruptions in the two areas. “We are very excited to see such a dedicated team that is working hard to implement our vision for a stable and reliable power supply in our City,” the Mayor said. The Mayor had earlier visited Glen Marais Substation in Kempton Park to see upgrades made to stabilise supply in Glen Marais and parts of Birchleigh
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THE recent announcement by president Cyril Ramaphosa that the country is ready to move to Level 1 of the Covid-19 lockdown has come as a relieve for most of people in the entertainment circle. One such is The Bridge Boutique Lodge (TBBL) at Moletlane village in Zebediela who wasted no time in taking the advantage of heritage month to organise two events over the long weekend starting from September 24-26. According to TBBL’s Thabang “Tuchee” Kekana, the long weekend events start on September 25 which will see one of the country’s Amapiono artist, Kabza de Small opening the curtains through LIVE performance. Born Kabelo Motha, Kabza de Small is regarded by many as the king of Amapiano will regard himself as the luckiest artist to have been the first performer to perform
at this newly established luxurious venue. “We are extremely excited that finally TBBL will serve it purpose as accommodation and entertainment venue. The past six month since president Ramaphosa announced Level 5 Lockdown due to Covid-19 has been very stressful,” said Kekana with excitement. The entrance fee for this event is R200 per person while those carrying cooler boxes can be prepared to part ways with R100. After Kabza de Small’s performance on September 25, the long weekend entertainment at TBBL will continue the next day (Saturday, September 26) with a Pool Party event. Entrance fee for the Pool Party is R150 while cooler boxes are allowed at R100. TBBL can be contacted on 015 008 5001
WE are well into the spring season and the weather is nice and warm. This also means that snakes will now be active after a long period of hibernation, hungry and in search of food. The City of Ekurhuleni wishes to caution pet owners to be on high alert and keep an eye on their domestic pets as they may fall prey to snakes. From mid-August until late May, a number of snakes, which are harmless to humans, such as the brown house snake, Arora house snake, olive house snake and redlipped snake are likely to be found in backyard gardens searching for food like rats and cats. Due to their harmless and less defensive nature, these species tend to be easily killed or captured as pets, an illegal and punishable act if one does not have a legal permit. Meanwhile, snakes such as the puff adder and rinkhals are extremely dangerous, with the puff adder
known to be very instinctive, slow in pace and quick to sense danger. The rinkhals or ring-necked cobra is a fast moving multi feeder, which is good at faking death. It is easily identified by the two white stripes that are visible across its neck when it spreads its hood. In case of encountering a snake, residents can call the city’s snake catchers listed below. Makhosonke Mabena – 071 833 6549, Sonny Katisa – 073 988 8131, Mapaseka Maleka – 079 180 9231, Lucky Mahlangu – 083 237 7137, Mbali Masango – 081 043 5354 Thembisa, Etwatwa, Kempton Park, Daveyton, Boksburg, Benoni, Vosloorus, Actonville/Wattville, Edenvale, Brakpan, Bedfordview, Springs, Germiston, KwaThema, Alberton, Tsakani, Thokoza and Duduza
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CANDY TSA MANDEBELE FINDS NEW LIFE ON SKEEM SAAM THE saying that goes you can’t keep a good person down is seems to be carrying the truth, and Candy Tsa Mandebele Mokwena is a living testimony for that, Writes NAKAMPE LEKWADU. As much as we know her to be a singer, she tells our sister media platform Naka Online Radio that acting as well has been in her blood since she was young. Born Mosikedi Candy Mokwena in 1970 at the Ga-Sedibeng village, her singing career was influenced by her mother who was who was group leader of community traditional group, Sekgapa. The simply “Village Girl or Rakgadi wa baana ba Limpopo” as she always refers herself, Candy who is a songwriter, performer and actor started her professional career as musician in 1993 when she fellow
Bolobedu musician, Peta Teanet’s band in 1993 where they released a hit, double multi-platinum seller, Nwa’yingwani before she could leave Teanet’ stable to join Penny Penny’ Shaka Girls in 1995 after she and her friend, Nurse Matlala moved to Johannesburg to look for a recording deal when they meet Papa Penny. Fast forward to 2019, Candy landed into a crucial acting deal on Giyani Land of Blood where she portrait as a rude tavern owner, Mam Dynah which was a six months contract with 104 episodes. Just as when she was enjoying her newfound permanent acting career, then Boom, the series was discontinued on November 26 leaving almost all actors and viewers devastated. “It was really a sad moment because this was my breakthrough in terms of my acting career as it was a great opportunity for me to prove my acting capability, but it was not meant to be,” said Candy in an exclusive interview with Godfrey “DJ Scorpion” Phogole on Naka Online Radio. Good news came amid Covid-19 pandemic when she received a call from Skeem Saam productions who told her that they want to of-
fer her a role. “I could believe my ears when they called me, and of course I wasted no time in taking up their offer and everything is now history” said Candy who play the role of Mmago Leshole on Skeem Saam. Although she has been in a number of TV dramas where she appeared as a guest most, Candy said her role On Giyani Land of Blood and Skeem Saaam is a the biggest thing to have happened in my life. “What is good about my character is that I have been given the role wherein I use my own language which is a good thing as this allows me to express myself very well,” said the mother of two and two grandchildren. Back to her music career, Candy said 2020 she has taken a giant step by registering her own recording company, Candy Tsa Mandebele Record Labels in which she intend to sign upcoming artists and help them realized their career. “Obviously the first artists to be signed by Candy Tsa Manadebele Record Labels is Candy herself as she is a professional and experienced musician whom we believe will push this label to be a recognized brand,” added Candy who left Kalawa Jazzmee Records.
SEPTEMBER 2020 Edition
ISSUE NO 25
SUNDOWS BASKING OF THE GLORIOUS SUNNY 2019/20 SEASON
THE year 2020 will forever be the most remarkable year for Mamelodi Sundowns after the Chloorkop side scored netted home a hat-trick into their trophy Cabinet. The Brazilians under the capable mentorship of Pitso “Jingles” Mosimane have had a successful 2019/20 season after they swept
clean almost everything in the Premiership cup competition, winning the Telkom Knockout, the Absa Premiership before they could cap their glorious season by lifting the Nedbank Cup. Winning the league title was like cutting deep into Kaizer Chiefs’ flesh who have been on top of the
league for the rest of the season but only to lose out in the eleventh hour. This more so because Chiefs who have been eluded by silverwares for the past five seasons were at some point leading the log with a 13 points gap against Sundowns Meanwhile Chiefs have appointed former BidVest Wits coach, Gavin Hunt as their new coach. Hunt who guided Wits (soon to be known as Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila) to a sixth place finish on the Absa Premiership log will have no time to waste as he has to assemble the winning team ahead of the 2020/21 season which is due to start in few weeks. With FIFA having suspended the mighty Amakhosi from acquiring new players, pending on their appeal, Hunt will be forced to work with the current crop of squad until when the suspension has been lifted.
LEOPARDS RETAIN EITE LEAGUE STATUS
BLACK Leopards will still be playing in the elite league after the Limpopo side managed to maintain the top flight status via relegation/promotion play-offs Leopards who were expected to play their last match in the playoffs against fellow Limpopo side, Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila on September 21 (during the time of going to the press) confirmed their place in the top league after
a back to back three victories over Ajax Cape Town (1-0 and 2-0, home and away), a 1-0 over TTM. Despite Polokwane City’s relegation to the first division, Limpopo still remain with three clubs in the elite league following the purchasing of BidVest Wits by the owners of TTM. The other two cubs are Baroka FC and Leopards.