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FRIDAY 04 MARCH 2022—ISSUE 19 THE MAYOR CLLR. T.D MAFUMBATHA OFFICIALLY OPENS MEDIA PROFILE: A PRESCHOOOL From luggage boy to BUILT BY THE ANC General Manager—
SA Spears of the Nation intends to increase their support base locally
Peter Tshidi, GM of Wild Coast Sun
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BRINGING THE MUSIC INDUSTRY TO THE PEOPLE OF EASTERN CAPE Avuyile Ncanga Tryfmec Development Agency Eastern Cape will be hosting the First Annual Music Business Workshop on Friday the 18th of March 2022 in Hotel Savoy Conference and Centre in Mthatha. The all-inclusive workshop invites music enthusiasts from all walks of life to be part of this Free Music Business Workshop. The workshop is meant to educate individuals about the Music industry and give more clarity on terms like: Copyright Royalties, Music Rights, Music Publishing, public relations for those who do not necessarily the like light but are passionate about artists growth and development. Guests will be introduced to the key role-players in the Music industry particularly in the East Cape, the mandate of this annual workshop is to give unlimited opportunities to beat makers, producers, song writers, Vocalist, without taking them out of their Home Town. The centric idea is to create sustainable and healthy music industry within the Eastern Cape, teaching and empowering artists on how to capitalize on their craft. The East Cape has the best of talent, the Tryfmec Development Agency Eastern Cape is looking at curbing the migration gap for artists by bringing what is normally seen and recognized in provinces like the Western Cape, Gauteng and Kwazulu Natal to the People. The music and film industry is one that is almost impossible to penetrate it gets even worse when one migrates to a different province in pursuit of better opportunities within the industry.
By providing these amazing opportunities for artists it automatically cuts the costs that normally come with moving to different provinces.—Photo/Supplied
From luggage boy to General Manager, The man behind Sun International’s only beachfront resort Peter Tshidi was appointed General Manager of Sun International’s Wild Coast Sun on 1 May 2019. His return to the Sun International stable came after he had initially started his journey with the Group 22 years ago at The Palace at Sun City. Peter started out as a Luggage Porter at The Palace of The Lost City in 1997. Since then, he has gained a wealth of experience in local and international hotel operations, retail, operations management and casino operations, both with Sun International and elsewhere.
Peter is hugely passionate about South Africa as a destination and sees the Eastern Cape as a largely undiscovered jewel, a wonderland of people, natural beauty and products. He studied Hotel and Tourism Management with Fáilte Ireland, Ireland’s national tourism authority based in Galway. “But during my career, I’ve done many other managerial short courses and management classes on a wide range of topics and skills within the industry,” he says.
Today he sees himself as the custodian of a national and significant provincial tourism asset – The Wild Coast Sun. The WCS is Sun International’s only beachfront resort and second oldest property after Sun City, having celebrated its 40th birthday at the end of 2021.
“But what I found most memorable was gaining personal knowledge by talking to the people I met during these classes. I am still learning today, by engaging with people from all walks of life.”
“Being back with Sun International makes me feel like I have been around the world and have come home,” he said on his appointment at the Wild Coast Sun.
He is not a man to rest on his laurels. He simply says: “My biggest achievement is yet to come. I am always looking to achieve more tomorrow than I did today.” - continues on page 2...
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THE MAYOR CLLR TD MAFUMBATHA OFFICALLY OPENS A PRESCHOOL BUILT BY ANC IN WARD 13, EMARASTENI LOCALITY
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Avuyile Ncanga On Tuesday the 1st of March the pre-school was officially opened by the African National Congress, the teachers of the pre-school, Xolisile Ndala and Nonkululeko Madikizela said they are grateful to the councillor and her team because now they have their own place and they will stop using people’s houses as a school, and they are positive that the number ofchildren will rise as they have a permanent structure now. Chairperson of the ANC Bizana sub-region Mr S. Maphetshana, commended the unity of the community he said it is encouraging to see members of ward 13 standing in solidarity for a greater good. Honarable TD Mafumbatha honoured the opening of the pre-school she said, they are aware that the contribution of the community was out of love she believes their steams will never run dry. She came bearing gifts for the pre-school, nine four sitter tables, 36 chairs, educational toys, a first aid kit and sleeping mattresses for the children. Ward 13 councillor Lizeka Maqoga, and her team helped finish-off Sinako Sabelo pre-school, the pre-school was established back in 2012 however the pre-school has been struggling to build a permanent structure.
Deputy Chairperson of ward 13 branch Mr S Moya said unity was the biggest contributor to the success of official opening of the pre-school.
Members of the community contributed massively in the building of the pre-school as they united in making sure the building becomes a success.
The pre-school still has a challenge of a fence, a playground, toilets for children and staff.—Photo/Quan Dambuza
LIMITLESS EXPRESSION DESIGNS TO HELP SMME’S WITH BRANDING
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Avuyile Ncanga The idea of the company is also to help SMMES who are failing to reach their target market because of not being branded properly, who are also struggling with the entry level requirements of the market industry. The company provides affordable and quality protective clothing like dust coat, overalls, life jackets, high visibility vests padded suits and domestic uniforms, all these items can be embroided to suit the needs of a client. Limitless Expression specializes in embroidery however this does not limit the company's ability to do screen print and heat press. The company also does signage which includes all marketing tolls like your bill boards, flyers, business cards these are available in hard or soft copy. They also develop business logos for businesses that need them.
Age – 44 Place of birth – Ga-Rankuwa, Pretoria Family – Two sisters and two brothers. three children, including daughter and two sons Years in industry – 25
So even though the hospitality and tourism sectors were among the hardest hit by the pandemic, Peter and his dedicated team have steered the Wild Coast Sun ship through the worst of the storm.
“During December 2021 our room nights sold rose to 99% of December 2019, the closest metric we have before the pandemic began,” he says. “What is interesting to note is that the beginning of December was buoyed by an increase in conferencing business, but by mid-December our guests were upcountry domestic travellers booking holidays for their families. They also booked longer stays with the minimum period being three days.” He credits good rates and offering value for money as a key factor in the resort’s success. “We focused on what was within our control, which is how rates became the success story of the month.”
He believes that pent-up demand from the domestic market and easing of Covid-19 restrictions are the other factors which will help drive the recovery in the domestic tourism Limitless Expression is accredited by FP&M SETA to teach and empower individuals with Sewing, Embroidery, sector this year.
screen print and heat press it also has a wing which teach- It is this drive, passion and focus that fuels a man who is es people about landscaping and Forestry cleaning family-orientated and describes his greatest achievement as his four children – one daughter and three sons.
Due to the type of Machines the company uses that require three phase electricity they cannot operate full time He is a keen sportsman, enjoying running and surfing and in in Bizana however they have bridged the gap of traveling his youth turned out for Mamelodi Sundowns Under 21s. He to Durban or East for these services. is a huge supporter of the Brazilians, while his overseas team The company currently has 10 employees, Three interns, The founder and director of Limitless Expressions Designs—Designed two casuals and five permanent staff. Limitless Expresby Sethu Matangana sion is looking at growing their brand and securing a standing market and expanding their working space in Limitless Expression is a 100% black owner Printing, Sewing order to provide a healthy working environment for its and Embroidery Company that was established in 2016 the staff and render state of the art service. company was founded on the basis of bridging the market gap that was not available in Bizana and surrounding towns. - Photo/Sethu Matangana
obviously supports Sundowns locally and internationally, he is an Arsenal fan. In rugby season, Peter’s allegiance is split between the Sharks and the EP Kings. Musically he is a fan of Mi Casa and lists their song La Vida as his personal favourite, while he has come to love the seaside. “Anywhere that has gorgeous white sandy beaches.” Has he never considered other careers? “Not really. Hospitality offers me a job that changes me all the time. It is a fast-paced environment where I am doing varied tasks each day. I am on my feet and moving around a lot which helps me think, feel, and react better. And I am not stuck in a cubicle all day.” For those seeking to start out in the industry he has the following sage advice. “There are many and varied job roles available in hospitality. Waiters and Chefs often come to mind when one mentions a career in hospitality. In truth, the hospitality industry is one of the largest sectors in the modern world, with enough variety in job roles for any kind of person, from the creative person to the corporate-minded.”
And travel the world. “From a young age, I wanted to travel and see the world. Hospitality became the best way to fund my travels and extend my qualifications in the industry. It helps grow you as a person.” - Photo/Supplied
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SED & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER Main Purpose of the Job: The SED & Community Engagement Manager will be accountable and responsible to own, proactively engage and cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including community leaders, government, Gaming Boards, etc.) with the aim of ensuring that Sun’s relationships with the local communities are strong, offer shared value and sustainable socio- economic development. The role will include the planning and delivery of SED and ED &SD projects in collaboration with Group SED and Procurement with the objective of connecting company success with social progress and facilitating income generating activities and mentorship for targeted beneficiaries.
Education, experience and competencies required:
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Identify any gaps, challenges or feelings of dissatisfaction and facilitate the resolution of these concerns
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Liaise on a regular basis with community leaders to build positive and sustainable relationships.
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Facilitate the sign off of implementation plans and contractual agreements in line with
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community officials’ expectations
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Work with communities, SED and ED projects teams to ensure the resolution of any outstanding issues in line with timelines and expectations
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Be the point of contact for clients for any outstanding issues to ensure implementation is aligned to agreement and expectations
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Develop a business case and project plans for resort SED and ED projects.
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Work with Community and business stakeholders on obtaining confirmation of project definition, costing and budget
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Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
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Determine the resources required to complete the project
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Prepare a detailed budget per project in collaboration with Finance
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Develop and continuously review the schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
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Manage the delivery of a project by making key decisions,and assigning and coordinating resources.
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Grade 12 / Matric
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3-Year Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management
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Certification in BBBEE requirements is an advantage
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Minimum of 5 years’ experience in SED and / or ED Management
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Prepare for reviews to report on the progress of the project
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Track record in developing strong relationships and community networks
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Develop forms and records to document project activities, ensuring completion of close out forms at the end of the project
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Set up files to ensure that all project information is appropriately documented and secured
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Maintain regular communication (e.g. communicates product performance) with Group SED and procurement management to gather relevant data and information and provide feedback on progress
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Builds credibility through developing strong working relationships with the community and management
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Maintain and develop networks with regional communities, and local government and Gaming Boards and build relationships to ensure a fair and accurate understanding of community challenges, expectations around bid commitments, etc.
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Deliver high-priority information and shares important information from a social and public perception with management.
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Communicates with internal stakeholders at property level on strategic SED and ED activities and plans, ensuring full understanding for implementation
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Liaise with Group Sustainability, Communications and Marketing departments to ensure synergy on objectives, SED and ED campaigns and messaging
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Collaborate with the Group SED, Procurement and unit teams with regards project planning, implementation, progress and cost management
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Local Travel is Requirement
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Needs to deal with high levels of confidentiality
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Conceptualising skills
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Advanced skills in planning, prioritising, and co-ordinating multiple initiatives and events
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Problem- Solving
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Innovation & continuous Improvement
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Confident, professional, independent and presentable individual
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Emotional Resilience
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In-depth knowledge and experience on the BBBEE Codes of Good Practice and industry specific charters
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Respond to queries efficiently and resolve to the satisfaction of the affected parties within the scope of authority and / or responsibility
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Legislation and regulations
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Reports and provides feedback to management and BBBEE Committee on projects implementation and progress
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Be the Group contact for SED and ED service providers and external stakeholders and authorities on SED / ED projects
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, excel and power point)
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Diversity management / Cultural protocol
Please Note: Preference will be given to suitably qualified employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto), the relevant internal recruitment policy as well as unit’s employment equity plans and Gaming Board License conditions. As a result of the company’s operational requirements, you may be expected to work in any area designated as a “smoking area”. First right of refusal will be given to candidates from the licensed area. POPI Statement
Key Performance areas: • Act as a Subject Matter Expert on issues of SED / ED for the resort • Conduct BBBEE impact assessments for the business unit and develop SED / ED business plans, key objectives and an annual schedule around the delivery of projects for the units
• Create opportunities to maximise recognition on the BBBEE SED and ED pillars. • Design and provide recommendations on SED / ED project plans and projects • Conduct an analysis of needs in the local communities, identify gaps to be addressed and influence SED initiatives to be implemented for the resort
• Receive proposals and collaborate with Group SED team to research the financial viability and long-term sustainability around specific projects to create shared value (CSV) with the community
• Collaborate with management and communities around SED / ED business plans and key objectives to support the improvement and optimisation of SED / ED practices
Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed and personal information as defined in the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the included Privacy Statement. Please also note that if you have not been contacted within 1 month after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. If you are interested in applying and you are confident that you qualify in terms of the information set out in this advertisement, please apply online by visiting our website click on Careers and Wild Coast Sun.
or Please send your application to ntandoyenkosi.ngwenya@suninternational.com 305 2706
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 07 March 2022
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THE FIGHT FOR THE BIZANA FOOTBALL KINGSHIP: SA SPEAR OF THE NATION PLANS TO LAUNCH A SUPPORTER’S BRANCH IN BIZANA Mawande Genu
The team from the North of Bizana currently boasts Two branches, One in the homestead of Mzamba and the second branch in Mt Ayliff. Bizana currently has four teams playing in the ABC Motsepe League this season and competition for the throne where fanbase is concerned is very stiff. Former ABC Motsepe League champions, Bizana Pondo Chiefs FC have proven to be the most followed team in the small town with a whooping 22 thousand people following them on social media. The Blue Nation has enjoyed its fair share of success as they made it to the provincial play offs last season and look poised to repeat the feat this year as they are currently rooted at the summit of their table. It has however been their neighbours, Sinenkani FC who have been winning the hearts of the locals with their exploits in the muchrevered Nedbank Cup after they have managed to reach the last 16 of the competition. The Stubborn Army has also enjoyed a great run of form in Log A of the ABC Motsepe League Eastern Cape stream and it looks more possible that ever that the play offs might be a derby.
Image File: SPEARS OF THHE NATION FC FANS—Photo/Facebook
Another recent addition has been the surprise package in Thohoyandou FC. The newcomers have found the going tough in their maiden season after a series of inconsistent displays. The Blue Nation has called upon all its branch members to attend the launch on Sunday as per their Social Media invitation. “All South Africa Spear of the Nation supporters are invited to the launch of the Bizana Supporters Branch on Sunday, 06 March 2022 at Majazi Community Hall in Bizana” read the statement.
The Blue Nation announced their intentions to expand their support base locally on “If you wish to establish a branch in your area don’t hesitate to inbox Wednesday, 02 March. The SA Spears of The Nation sent out an invite to all their (Direct Message on Facebook) us and we will provide necessary supsupporters to attend the launch that will be held at Majazi Community Hall on Sunport during the launch.” It concluded. For more information supportday, 06 March, using their social media to platforms. ers can contact the branch secretary, Ms Duzane on 083 567 9915.
SCHOOLS UNDER CLUSTER-A REMAIN CLOSED Quan Dambuza
The Eastern Cape Education MEC Fundile Gade and department HoD Dr Naledi Mbude met with SGB Unit on the 2nd of March regards to the ongoing closure of schools in the Alfred Nzo East. After the meeting parents from the SGB unit decided to extend the shutdown of schools until further notice. A meeting with chairpersons, principals and SGB Unit will be held on Friday the 4th March 2022 eWesile at 10am in the morning, to discuss about the future and what is to happen moving forward. Learners still advised to stay home because it is not safe to attend any schooling at the moment. Should there be changes in the venue the SGB Unit will advise parents, but the venue remains The Bizana Methodist Church.—Photo/Jerry Beaver
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