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FRIDAY 24 DEC—ISSUE 16
Benny puts an end to Sundowns unstoppable PSL run
Mzimkhulu-born Entrepreneur to change lives
Innovo Networks scoops Eskom Business Investment Competition p02
We aspire to be a big successful company that plays a huge role in reducing unemployment
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Alfred Nzo District Municipality Speaker, Cllr Simthembile Kulu Dies in a car accident Residents of Bizana has vowed to take matters into their own hands in the R61 pothole issue as years— Page 2 The Alfred Ndzo District Municipality Posted on its Facebook page the passing of Councillor Simthembile Kulu.
In this month’s issue:
On a media release posted this morning, the Alfred Ndzo District Municipality announced the shocking and untimely passing of ANDM speaker Councillor Simthembile Kulu in a car accident.
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Tender scandal gets mayor sacked by Mbizana Local Municipality
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Bizana Youth Radio to host a music competition for local artists
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From Miss Bizana first princess to Miss Durban finalist
The median release highlighted that the accident took place on the 20 of December 2021on the road between kokstard and Emaxesibeni around 13h:00. "It is with great sadness that we wish to confirm the passing of our Council Speaker, Cllr Simthembile Kulu in a car accident yesterday on the road between Kokstad and eMaxesibeni around 13h00. Our hearts are heavy upon learning such an untimely departure of our Speaker."
It has not yet been announced as to when and where the funeral will take place, the public announcement will be made in due course.—Image File/ Facebook
By without any action from the. Department of Transport Eastern Cape Department of Transport—Page 3
ANGRY RESIDENCE OF BIZANA CLOSED OFF ROADS Avuyile Ncanga
It has been a devastating two weeks for the people of Mfuneli and Redoubt because of the excessive power outages, sources say they contacted Eskom about the outages, and they were told that Eskom is aware of the blackouts however nothing was done to help resolve the issue.
We urge the people of Winnie Madikizela Mandela local municipality to be patient, Eskom is busy
attending to the issue of load shedding. The office of the mayor, would like to ask the locals not to block roads because that affects the Eskom vehicles and smooth operation of attending to the matter. We need to work together, said the office of the Mayor on the municipaliThe ward 20 councillor Sanele Nomvalo post- ty’s facebook page on Wednesday morning. ed an Update on her personal Facebook acYou are late, we’ve suffered a lot. You are so count, stating that due to the resent thunder incompetent but we are not surprized since you storms, many communities have been affected have been like this from day one.” – comments and Eskom does not have enough resources to a facebook user by the name Michael Zane salvage the situation at the same time. Rorbert
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ESKOM FAILS TO RESTORE POWER FOR THE COMMUNITY OF MFUNELI AND SOME PARTS OF REDOUBT Avuyile Ncanga ...continues from page 1 “the main problem here is that you wait for people to strike and block the roads to send a communique. Letting the people know about such power cuts before hand is important.’ Even Eskom from Bizana should send out communique as soon there is an area affected over a long period. Communication is important.” AddsNkokheli Qhosha People from areas such as Redoubt, and around Bizana have been seen doing road blockades in efforts to forcing Eskom to act urgently to the matter. These road blocks by locals have affected workers who travel in these roads daily such as taxis, mini buses, trucks etc.. One community member from Redoubt says they received help from their ward Councillor Sanele Nomvalo who weighed in on the situation and their issue was resolved. Unfortunately, this has not been the case for the people of Mfuneli because they have had no help for the past two weeks. The community of Mfuneli resorted into a strike in the early hours of Wednesday morning, the people are complaining about the outages stating that, items that require cold storage are being ruined and some had a meat stoakvel if the outages continue their meat will be spoiled. The Community of Mfuneli is demanding an immediate response from Eskom, they have blocked the road preventing cars to pass.
Innovo Networks scoops Eskom Business Investment Competition Trade & Service Sector Award “a telecommunications provider which tailors technology solutions to help small businesses grow and penetrate the market.”
Quan Dambuza M1 Financial Solutions is an authorised financial services provider that operates as an intermediary to distribute financial services to vulnerable communities. They use industrial theatre to simplify messaging around their products. “Being a finalist is testament to the foundation we've laid, and is an opportunity for us to share the technologies and tools we've employed with other businesses,” said Namahadi Kgoale, founder of M1 Financial Solutions. They won R75 000 as first runner-up in this category. R Protections, who won R50 000 in prize money, specialises in security systems such as CCTV, access control, electric fencing, security guarding, and they provide SASSETA accredited security training. “Our quick response and after-service support give us a competitive edge. We are honoured to be finalists this year. It is reassuring that our hard work is being recognised,” said Tankisa Radebe, Managing Director.
Innovo Networks, M1 Financial Solutions and R Protections were announced as the winner, first runner-up and second-runner-up respectively in the Trade and Services category of the 2021 Eskom Business Investment Competition (BIC). Innovo Networks is a telecommunications provider which tailors technology solutions to help small businesses grow and penetrate the market. Located in Milnerton, Cape Town, the company provides contact centre solutions, PBX, cloud computing and cyber security. “90% of start-ups fail in South Africa and we want to play a part in their success through tailored telecommunications solutions. Winning in the Eskom Business Investment Competition is really amazing. The prize money will help us realise business growth as we continue to help other small businesses who were disrupted by COVID-19 in South Africa,” said Damian Michael, Innovo Networks’ Chief Executive Officer, who walked away with R131 250 in prize mon-
“It is imperative that while government continues to create an enabling environment for small businesses to thrive, we all play our part to ensure the sustainability of SMMEs and to enable them to reach their full potential. Eskom has been doing its bit to assist them through the Business Investment Competition, facilitated under its developmental vehicle, the Eskom Development Foundation. We congratulate the entrepreneurs for grabbing this opportunity with both hands and for coming forward to exhibit the best they have to offer,” said Eskom Development Foundation Board Chairperson, Ms
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THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION As part of the colonialist civilization mission, customary law was twisted to ensure that indigenous African people's real activities conformed to westernized standards. This was accomplished by accepting such indigenous cultural traditions as long as they were not incompatible with western moral standards, thus excluding practices that they believed were incompatible with civilized society's beliefs. Customary laws were often believed to have evolved organically in reaction to local circumstances and desires, but in practice, they were frequently enforced by the colonial government. They helped to establish what was falsely portrayed as tradition regulation while, in fact, it was the expansion of imperial influence and the growth of the colonial economy. Unfortunately, ukuthwala was one of the traditional cultural rituals that failed the repugnancy test. The colonialists labeled ukuthwala as "bridestealing," "abduction to marry," and "abduction," and even attempted to criminalize it. This was a colonialist effort to regulate aboriginal tribes and eradicate traditional cultural traditions. Amid these shady colonial tactics, ukuthwala continued to be practiced in the Eastern Cape Province's rural areas. It is proposed that ukuthwala, in its original conventional form, is a valid cultural activity used when a barrier to marriage arises. Despite being an unconventional route to marriage, the procedure was tolerated because it reached girls or women of marriageable age. According to Herbst and Du Plessis, customary law does not specify an age limit for marriage, but the group considers puberty and initiation ceremonies as prerequisites for adult approval. In principle, it is asserted that ukuthwala is not a marriage in and of itself, but rather a road to the establishment of a customary marriage if all of the conditions in terms of family negotiations and eventual payment of lobolo, as decided by the families, are fulfilled. In the few cases mentioned, the role of women in the revival of forced and early marriage was noted. Since they were married in the same manner to their prospective partners, women often persuade young girls to approve marriage proposals and accept forced marriage. Other women primarily promote the idea that marriage is a woman's crowning achievement. To ensure that girls are safe from unwanted and early marriages, society must address certain misconceptions. Women have been seen to play an important role in helping men profile and target potential wives. The girls are always persuaded that it is better to marry than to have a child while still at home because their worth would depreciate. Ukuthwala, like other pre-colonial African customary traditions, was a target of colonial pillage and loot, which resulted in the stagnation and degradation of traditional pursuits in colonies.
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CONTRACT NO: WMM LM 21/12/21/01 PRI ADVERT FOR PROCUREMENT OF PRINTERS FOR 3 YEARS Bid proposals are hereby invited from suitably qualified and accredited service providers who are interested to submit their proposals to tender for the following projects. Bid documents can be downloaded from e-tender portal website. (www.etenders.gov.za ) or Winnie MadikizelaMandela Local Municipality Website (https://www.winniemmlm.gov.za/tenders/)
RE-ADVERT Bid proposals are hereby invited from suitably qualified and accredited service providers who are interested in the below listed projects Bid documents can be downloaded from e-tender portal website. (www.etenders.gov.za ) or Winnie Madikizela -Mandela Local Municipality Website (https://www.winniemmlm.gov.za/tenders/)
Bids should score a minimum of 70% for functionality in order to be considered for further evaluation. The bids will be evaluated on the 80/20 preferential points system Failure to submit the following fully completed document(s) will render the bid null and void:
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CIPC Registration Documents, Certified ID Copy(ies) of Director(s) (not older than 3 months),
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Valid Tax Clearance PIN provided by SARS
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Bid documents MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD 8 and MDB 9
Billing Clearance Certificate or Statement of Municipal Accounts confirming that no undisputed municipal accounts are overdue by more than 30 days and letter signed by the bidder declaring that all accounts have been disclosed and no account is more than 30 Days in areas A Valid BBBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or as provided by dti
In case of a joint venture, an original valid Tax Compliance Document of both partners should be submitted as well as a signed agreement by both parties clearly indicating the lead partner NB: All attached documents will be subject to confirmation and No Bidder will be accepted if not registered on central supplier database (CSD). Published Date: 24rd December 2021
Closing date: All tenders must be emailed to tenders.scm@mbizana.gov.za by no later than 24th January 2022 @ 12h00 after which they will be opened. All tenders must have a subject/ reference number No late, incomplete or facsimile bids will be accepted for consideration. The only or lowest bid received shall not necessarily be accepted. Winnie Madikizela- Mandela Local Municipality reserves the right to accept part or full bid
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1. Supply and Delivery of EPWP protective
WMM LM 11/02/21/01 CCS
2. Reviewal of Disaster Management Plan
WMM LM 29/09/20 DRMP
Bids should score a minimum of 60% for functionality in order to be considered for further evaluation. The bids will be evaluated on the 80/20 preferential points system Failure to submit the following fully completed document(s) will render the bid null and void:
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Project Name
Technical enquiries, please contact Manager: ICT Services: Mr. M. Nqwazi @ 060 996 9848 during working hours. Email: nqwazim@mbizana.gov.za Supply Chain Management related enquiries, please contact Mr. Z. Khala at 079 886 0942 email: khalaz@mbizana.gov.za / info.scm@mbizana.gov.za during working hours
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CIPC Registration Documents, Certified ID Copy(ies) of Director(s) (not older than 3 months),
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Valid Tax Clearance PIN provided by SARS
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Bid documents MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD6.2, MBD6.4, MBD 8 and MDB 9
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Billing Clearance Certificate or Statement of Municipal Accounts confirming that no undisputed municipal accounts are overdue by more than 30 days and letter signed by the bidder declaring that all accounts have been disclosed and no account is more than 30 Days in areas
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A Valid BBBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or original affidavit from dti
In case of a joint venture, an original valid Tax Compliance Document of both partners should be submitted as well as a signed agreement by both parties clearly indicating the lead partner NB: All attached documents will be subject to confirmation and No Bidder will be accepted if not registered on central supplier database (CSD). Threshold for local content must be 100%
Closing date: All tenders must be emailed to tenders.scm@mbizana.gov.za by no later than 14th January 2022 at 12h00 after which they will be opened. All tenders must have a subject and No late, incomplete or facsimile bids will be accepted for consideration. Winnie Madikizela- Mandela Local Municipality reserves the right to accept part or full bid • Technical enquiries, please contact to Ms. N. Xoko 082 370 7404 or email to xokon@mbizana.gov.za. • Supply Chain Management related enquiries, please contact Mr. Z. Khala at (079-886 0942), Ext. 2113, email: khalaz@mbizana.gov.za during working hours …………………………………… Mr. L. Mahlaka MUNICIPAL MANAGER
UMZIMKHULU-BORN ENTREPRENEUR NONTETHELELO MJOLI CREATATES JOBS FOR RURAL YOUTH
RE-ADVERT Bid proposals are hereby invited from suitably service providers who are interested in the below listed projects Bid documents can be downloaded from e-tender portal website. (www.etenders.gov.za ) or Winnie MadikizelaMandela Local Municipality Website (https://www.winniemmlm.gov.za/tenders/)
Project Name 1. Supply and Delivery of Stationery for 12 Months
Zintle Gqibani UMZIMKHULU-BORN ENTREPRENEUR Nontethelelo Mjoli(24) aspires for her company to be a big successful company that plays a huge role in reducing unemployment especially the youth unemployment rate in our country.
Bid Number WMM LM 09/09/1/01 PST
Bids should score a minimum of 70% for functionality in order to be considered for further evaluation. The bids will be evaluated on the 80/20 preferential points system Failure to submit the following fully completed document(s) will render the bid null and void:
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CIPC Registration Documents, Certified ID Copy(ies) of Director(s) (not older than 6 months),
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Valid Tax Clearance PIN provided by SARS
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Bid documents MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD6.2, MBD6.4, MBD 8 and MDB 9
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Certificate or Statement of Municipal Accounts confirming that no undisputed municipal accounts are overdue by more than 30 days and letter signed by the bidder declaring that all accounts have been disclosed and no account is more than 30 Days in areas
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A Valid BBBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or original affidavit
In case of a joint venture, an original valid Tax Compliance Document of both partners should be submitted as well as a signed agreement by both parties clearly indicating the lead partner NB: All attached documents will be subject to confirmation and No Bidder will be accepted if not registered on central supplier database (CSD). Published: 24th October 2021
Closing date: All tenders must be emailed to tenders.scm@mbizana.gov.za by no later than 24th January 2022 at 12h00 after which they will be opened. All tenders must have a subject No late, incomplete or facsimile bids will be accepted for consideration. The only or lowest bid received shall not necessarily be accepted. Winnie Madikizela- Mandela Local Municipality reserves the right to accept part or full bid • Technical enquiries, please contact to Mr. S. Mbusi 079 804 5333 or email to mbusis@mbizana.gov.za. • Supply Chain Management related enquiries, please contact Mr. Z. Khala at (039) 2510230, Ext. 2113, email: khalaz@mbizana.gov.za during working hours …………………………………… Mr. L. Mahlaka MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Her company NM Squeky Cleaners focuses on commercial cleaning and supplying cleaning materials. Vitality Home Care is a division of the main company which mainly focuses on the manufacturing of their cleaning products. In her varsity years, she started doing research and she then decided to venture into cleaning. “ It’s been a roller coaster and still is, this is the most difficult yet so exciting journey for me. I knew before starting that this will be challenging but I get excitement in knowing how much I can do, getting out of my comfort zone, and pushing my boundaries,” she says. Nontethelelo believes that their product is unmatched and that they are a very dedicated team that prioritizes their customers and strive to always achieve their satisfaction. They also offer their products and services at a competitive price. “We aspire to be a big successful company that plays a huge role in reducing unemployment especially youth unemployment in our country. We want to be a company that inspires other people to strive and achieve their goals,” she says. She adds that as a company they would also love to reach their full potential and become the most reputable company in their industry. Giving people knowledge about the product, raising awareness about the product and brand at large is what she planned on achieving on her launch which was held at UMZIMKHULU HALL on the 22nd of December 2021, and to also meet their targeted sales for that day. “Nothing gives me more satisfaction more than the fact that I can turn my ideas into reality. Being able to spread my wings in whichever way and knowing that the sky is the limit as my sister Noncedo would say when I talk to her about my goals,” she concludes.
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FRIDAY 24 DECEMBER 2021
AMAZULU ENDS SUNDOWNS UNBEATEN PSL LEAGUE RUN Quan Dambuza
Mamelodi Sundowns suffered their first defeat of the DStv Premiership campaign after going down 10 to AmaZulu, who jumped to third spot on Monday night. AmaZulu coach Benni McCarthy praised the "bravery" of his players as they inflicted a first defeat on runaway DStv Premiership leaders Mamelodi Sundowns. The result lifted Usuthu to third place on the league standings, level with Orlando Pirates in second and 16 points adrift of Sundowns, who tasted defeat for the first time in the Premiership after 17 matches. "It was super important you know, for everyone who has contributed to his win because like you said it not an individual sport, we always count on every player, once you get the opportunity to play, you’re expected to give everything for the team,” McCarthy told the media. "They couldn't penetrate us where they wanted to, Peter Shalulile was restricted and my defenders were on song, everyone was present.” "Very happy with everyone even the substitutes they came in and made a huge contribution and gave Sundowns their first loss of the season. I guess they will have to wait another season without losing a game and not on my watch while I'm here!” Augustine Mulenga scored the game's only goal at the Jonsson Kings Park Stadium on Monday night for a hard-fought 1-0 win. Image File - KickOff
An athlete got disqualified at Umzila ka Thambo Marathon after taking a taxi trying to cheat his fellow runners Avela Gontsana -tment of Education sponsored by Old mutual, Metropolitan, Neptune, African Bank, in memorial of OR Thambo and mama Charlotte Maxeke also to encourage People of South to follow in their trail. Among the attendees was a leaving legend Nosipho Ntsethe (45) who is an international runner from the Winnie Madikizela Mandela Municipality, Nosipho have been in Mauritius Hungary etc, this legend’s speciality is 21 KM, of which she was not able to participate to this marathon due to the job she does.
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Loveness Madziva (a 31 year old female from Zimbabwe) broke the record by finishing 42,2 KM in 3 hours 4 minutes following a young man from Pietermaritzburg (Ndumiso Sokhela, 25 year old) who ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS ON CLASSIFIED ADS FOR LESS ON OUR WEBSITE AND NEWSPAPER, CALL finished in 2 hours 29 minutes, both awarded with 0738618912 email us on: advertise@pondolandtimes.co.za a R12000 cheque each. Honourable Mayor Mafumbatha contributed R12000 to two runners from Bizana and running shoes she also congratulated a female legend, 65 year old Nomfanelo who finished 21 KM and was the only one in her category.
Umzila Ka Thambo 3rd Annual Marathon was held at Winnie Mdikizela Local Municipality on the 23rd of October 2021 where 668 runners participated from the Easten Cape province, KZN as well as few neighbouring countries such as Lesoto, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It is clear that this was not an easy one as some of the runners were taken to the hospital while one was caught taking a taxi. This Massive event was hosted by Department Of Sport, Recreation, Arts & Culture (DESRAC), working together with WMMLM, Alfred Nzo Municipality and the Depart-
“I would like to personally extend my gratitude to the Mayor for attending this event, as we are the most neglected ones in sport and thank all the sponsors and all the participant of Umzila Ka Thambo Marathon and also to apologise to our people for the mistakes we have done in the process, it is normal to commit mistakes when building we promise to do better next time” said the Eastern cape president of Athletic South Africa. People have already responded and shown that they are not happy with the event on social media, the most disappointing part was the shortage of water on such a sunny day which most of people complained about. People have decided to boycott events of this nature moving forward.