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FRIDAY 26 AUG 2022
REVEREND NDLAKU GRANTED BAIL Onele Sivuka
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 )
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as the women’s league they are deeply disappointed by today’s verdict, as they are in support of the alleged victim. Adding that even though this occurred a decade ago they still have hope that Ndlaku will be found guilty, and justice be served.
Rev Ndlaku allegedly raped a 16 year old girl from his church back in 2012. According to reports, the alleged victim was residing at Rhode mission with the Reverend and other residents when the incident occurred. The African National Congress Woman’s league task team convener in the Alfred Nzo Region Mrs Patricia Mankahla said
Also attending today’s proceedings, Rev Ndlaku’s wife Nontsikelelo Ndlaku says she is happy that her husband will finally answer for his alleged wrong doings when the case goes to trial. She however denied allegations that she was quite about these rape incidents for a very long time. Mrs Ndlaku said,”I want to correct the reports that I was silent about this matter, because I was not. I discussed it with the victim’s mother, who now allegedly has no knowledge of that”. Adding that she even discussed this with accused telling him that she is not happy about what he did. —Continues on page 4
he Magistrate Court sitting in Mt Ayliff Thursday finally handed down the verdict on the bail application of Rape Accused Reverend Enoch Mthuthuzeli Ndlaku. The 62 years old Reverend of The Methodist Church of Southern Africa was released on R5000.00 bail, following numerous appearances before this court for the application. Ndlaku was arrested on the 8th of this month after he drove himself to Mt Frere South African Police Services to inquire on reports that there is a criminal case opened against him.
AFRIFORUM VS EFF: COURT RULES “KILL THE BOER SONG” DOES NOT CONSTITUTE HATE SPEECH Yakha Sambukwe
On Thursday, 25 August 2022, the Equality Court in Johannesburg handed down the judgement, on the “Kill the Boer” case against MP Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema. This case followed after Afriforum brought it before the court and claimed it was hate speech. A report by the EFF states that “in a landmark judgement, the court …..continues on page 3
Project Name
Bid Number
Provision of Insurance Services (60 Months) Supply and Delivery of Stationery for (12 Months) Provision of Travel Agency Services (36 Months) GRAP Compliant Immovable Asset Register (36 Months)
WMM LM 27/10/21/01 PIS WMM LM 09/09/1/01 PST WMM LM 30/06/22/01 TRA WMM LM 14/06/22 FAR
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:
CIPC Registration Documents, Certified ID Copy(ies) of Director(s) (not older than 3 months). Valid Tax Clearance PIN provided by SARS 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 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).
Closing date: All tenders must be emailed to tenders.scm@mbizana.gov.za by no later than 26 September 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. Z. A. Zukulu 076 062 0283 or email to zukuluz@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
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MARKETING IDEAS FOR RURAL BASED BUSINESSES Beverley Mohape
“Running a business in the rural areas is not easy”
WILD COAST SUN MBIZANA DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Offer Discounts Offering promotions and discounts is a good way of attracting customers and the locals knowing about your business even if the don’t buy they will come to check the special offers. You should also remember you are serving a smaller group
TRUSTEES VACANCIES Applications are hereby invited for six (6) Trustees to serve on the Board of the Trustees. The key objectives of the Trust are to:
Use the same language Use the same language that is spoken in that area for your business even if you are advertising, do it with the local language. Most rural areas have elderly people Physical Marketing Running a business in a rural area is a bit challenging. You need to be smart and implement marketing strate- Rural areas are still community based and most of gies, below are some of the best marketing ideas you them are still behind with the internet, do oldschool flyers, coupons and posters. Also direct mail can use for businesses in rural areas. put flyers in their mail boxes Consider the statistics Event Marketing The first best thing you can do for your business before it even start is to figure out who your customers are. Get to know their interests and what they would spend their money on, knowing what your customers love would help you to know if your products are right for the community, whether your products are suitable are there enough people in that community who would buy your products.
Hold an event in the community where the locals win your products as the prize, this will be good for your business because once they have used all the products they worn they will come and buy more and also recommend them to their friends and family.
Be unique
Being in a rural area small business owners are not consistent, with their marketing and products they sell when the business first started. The more regularly you advertise and engage with the locals the more they get used to you and your products.
You need to stand out from the rest in order to gain customers. The best thing would be not to sell products or render services others in the community are already rendering.
Always be consistent
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Local Municipality
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To promote and advance the economic development and welfare of the community.
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To promote practices that would reduce inequality, unemployment, poverty and deprivation in Mbizana, and
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To provide oversight of the subsidiary, the Mbizana Community SPV (Pty) Ltd, a 21.5% shareholder in the Wild Coast Sun Casino - Hotel.
Background: The Board of Trustees which must consist of ten (10) trustees has vacancies for six (6) trustees. To comply with the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice, the King IV and good governance principles, five (5) of the six (6) trustee vacancies must be filled with independent trustees. Definition of Independent Trustee: “Independent Trustee” means a person who is not covered as a “beneficiary” of the Trust or a person who, despite qualifying as a beneficiary of the Trust, signs an unconditional and irrevocable renunciation and forfeiture and abandonment of whatever rights such person may have as a beneficiary during the term of service as Trustee of the Trust. Five (5) of the six (6) successful candidates will be required to sign such waiver of rights. Definition of Beneficiary/ies of the Trust: “Beneficiary” means any Black Person (as defined by the BBBEE Act including Black Women and Black Designated Groups), residing or born and bred in the Bizana Magisterial District Community who has become a beneficiary and has not ceased nor waived their right to be a beneficiary of the Trust. Criteria: Applications are only open to Black Persons (as defined by the BBBEE Act including Black Women and Black Designated Groups) residing or born and bred in the Bizana Magisterial District and Zone 5. Applicants must not have been previously disqualified to be Trustees or Directors. Qualifications: preference will be given to graduates and applicants who possess either Development, Management, Accounting, Law, or Social Sciences with additional knowledge of the Company Act, BBBEE Act, Codes of Good Practice, Eastern Cape Gambling Act, and National Development Plan will have an advantage. All 3 BBBEE categories are e.g., women, disability, youth are encouraged to apply.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
The Municipal Manager of Winnie Madikizela Mandela Local Municipality as duly authorised by Honourable Speaker, Cllr. Z. Mhlwazi hereby gives notice of an Ordinary Council Meeting in terms of Section 29A of the Municipal Structures Act, No. 117 of 1998, as amended. In terms of Section 20(1) members of the public, media and other interested parties and bodies are welcome.
Duties: It is expected that persons appointed will independently discharge their fiduciary duties, implement good governance principles and uphold the three primary legal duties known as the “duty of care,” “duty of loyalty,” and “duty of obedience to laws of South Africa.” As a minimum, applicants will be required to prepare and participate in four (4) meetings per annum. Remuneration is as per the Deed of Trust and will include transport, accommodation and meeting related fees. Application: To apply, please submit the following:
The Ordinary Council Meeting is scheduled as follows: Venue:
Council Chamber
Date:
30 August 2022
Time:
10h00
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ISAZISO KULUNTU NGENTLANGANISO YEBHUNGA
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A covering letter indicating why the Trust should favourably consider your application.
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A full CV with supporting documents.
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A nomination letter from a stakeholder based in the Bizana Magisterial District nominating you as a trustee of Wild Coast Sun Mbizana Development Trust.
NB: All the above documents MUST be submitted together at the same time. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Kindly send your application via email to admin@wcsmdt.co.za with the subject:
UManenjala kaMasipala iWinnie Madikizela-Mandela Local ngokugunyaziswa ngu Somlomo
Trustee Vacancy Application.
ohloniphekileyo uCllr. Z. Mhlwazi wazisa ngentlanganiso yebhunga lika Masipala ngokwe
Closing date – Friday 16 September 2022 at 23H59. Applications submitted after
solotya le 29A lomthetho weenkqubo zorhulumente koomasipala ugunyaziswa ukuba abantu baziswe ngeentlanganiso ezikumila kunje. Ngokwe solotya lama 20 (1) uluntu ngokubanzi, iintatheli zamajelo eendaba, amaqela anomdla, bamkelekile ukuba yinxalenye yentlanganiso.
Intlanganiso imi ngoluhlobo: Indawo:
Council Chamber
Umhla:
30 eyeThupha 2022
Ixesha:
10h00
Mr. L. Mahlaka Manenjala kaMasipala
cut-off time will not be considered. If you do not hear from us after 1 month of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Enquiries: Monica Baleni Telephone: 039 305 6390 E-mail: admin@wcsmdt.co.za
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Pat Nkonyeni to Launch an double album in Nyaka Location another form of preaching the word of God, she says music has no age restrictions: through music she gets to glorify God and express her inner thoughts.
Avuyile Ncanga
WINNIE MADIKIZELA MANDELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY ADVERT
She believes that youth can draw closer God protecting it from being exposed to substance abuse and behaviour that is not acceptable to the community. Mam Pat Nkonyeni has worked with Ayah Production in Bizana and UMoya Production in Durban, She has performed in a variety of stages from KZN to Eastern Cape and Surrounding towns. she is currently working on a double album launch that will take place on the 24th of September in Nyaka inviting artists from all walks of life to come and showcase their talents. She received music training from her junior and high school days through her teachers Mr Njongwe and Miss Bhekiswa, she says the training was brutal however it is through the brutality that she decided to persue her love for music. Mam pat decided to study creative arts and Majored in music and Dance that is why she encourages young people to go to school because she understands the beauty of educating your passions. Pat Nkonyeni is a local gospel artist from Nyaka Location, Bizana —Image/Supplied
Patricia Mqadi stage name Pat Nkonyeni is a local gospel artist from Bizana Nyaka with four music albums, she says gospel music is
Mam pat says it is important to keep the youth entertained to enhance their skills she add that young people must educate themselves because it is the only way of fighting against life’s odds.
NOTICE OF MOTION In the High Court of South Africa Eastern Cape Local Division, Mthatha.Case No: 718/2019 In the matter between: SICELO NABILE (Applicant) and TEMBEKA SAMKA (First Respondent) SICELITHEMBA FUNERAL SERVIES CC (Second Respondent) BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE THAT Sicelo Nabile (the first respondent in the main application) intends applying at the hearing of this application for an order in the following terms:- that the second re s p o n d e n t b e p l a c e d under a final winding up order; that the costs of this application be costs in the liquidation; in the alternative to p a r a g r a p h s 1 and 2 above; that the second respondent be placed in provisional liquidation in the hands of the Master; that a rule nisi be issued calling upon the Respondent and any other persons concerned to appear and show cause if any on a date to be determined by the Honourable Court as to why: 3.2.1 the second respondent should not be placed under a f i n a l winding up order; directing that service of this order be effected by one publication in the Government Gazette and on all known creditors with claims in excess of R25 000,00 by way of pre-paid registered post. BE PLEASED TO TAKE NOTICE FURTHER THAT the affidavit of SICELO NABILE together with annexures, and the confirmatory affidavits will be used in support of this application. DATED at Mthatha On This 01st day of March 2019. Applicant DZINGWA AND ASSOCIATES. No.18 Craister Street, Mthatha Email: sipiwodzingwa@gmail.com TO: THE REGISTRAR High Court, MTHATHA
PROJECT NAME
CONTRACT NUMBER
CLOSING DATE
1. Revalidation of Township Establishment
WMM LM 24/08/22 RTE
15 September 2022 @ 12h00
2. Development of Kubha/ Magusheni LSDF
WMM LM 24/08/22 K/M LSDF
16 September 2022 @ 12h00
Bid proposals are hereby invited from suitably qualified and accredited service providers who are interested to submit their proposals to tender for the above mentioned project for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Municipality. Bid documents can be downloaded from e-tender portal website. (www.etenders.gov.za ) Proposals will be evaluated on functionality and 80/20 preference points system 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:
A copy of Entity Registration Documents, Certified ID Copy(ies) of Director(s) (not older than 3 months), CSD Registration SARS Valid PIN Printout Bid documents All MBD forms in the bid document are compulsory submissions 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 certified copy or Original BBBEE Status Level Certificate (SANAS accredited) or Sworn affidavit 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
Advert Date: 26 August 2022 Closing Date: All tenders must be emailed to tenders.scm@mbizana.gov.za by no later than the date and time stated above after which they will be opened. All tenders must be clearly marked the Name of the project and Reference number indicated above. There is no tender briefing 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. For technical enquiries, please contact Mrs. Z. Ndzelu at (078) 276 1197, email: ndzeluz@mbizana.gov.za during working hours. For Supply Chain Management related enquiries, please contact Mr. Z. Khala at (079) 886 0942, email: khalaz@mbizana.gov.za during working hours …………………………………… Mr. L. Mahlaka Municipal Manager Continues from page 1…. that Afriforum failed to show that the lyrics of the song contravene the Equality Act or demonstrate a clear intention to harm or incitement”. The court ruled out the song as hate speech and that the Afriforum must pay the costs. “Judge Edwin Molahleli says he has no reason to reject the evidence by #EFF leader Julius Malema who explained the context & history of such songs. He says #Afriforum witnesses failed to show that the expunged song #DubuliBhunu demonstrated violence and hate speech” tweeted Heidi Goikos. After the ruling EFF members rejoiced in court chanting “Kiss the Boer, The Farmer”, other members in support of Malema stood in front of the court singing and chanting as the court proceeded and judgment was handed down. “The struggle continues for the return of the land, which racist lobby groups such as Afriforum seek to prevent at all costs. Let us all sing liberation songs freely, in honour of the brave heroes and heroines who fought for our political freedom. Kiss The Boer, The Farmer!” stated EFF report.
AND TO: THE MASTER OF THE HIGH COURT MTHATHA 1st Respondent IMGXAJI INCORPORATED Flat No.3 Glencombe, Mthatha AND TO: SICELITHEMBA FUNERAL SERVICES Second Respondent Fama Location Sipaqeni Administration Area, Flagstaff, 4810 AND TO: ALL EMPLOYEES OF SICELITHEMBA FUNERAL SERVICES Fama Location Sipaqeni Administration Area, Flagstaff, 4810 AND TO: SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICES N2 Hillcrest Shopping Centre, Corner Durban Road & John Beer Drive Hillcrest, Mthatha
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REBUILDING THE WALLS WITH LEBO SEKGOBELA Gospel star will be performing at the Wild Coast Sun Casino in September Avuyile Ncanga WINNIE MADIKIZELA MANDELA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY CONTRACT NO: WMM 11/02/22/01 CCR
INVITATION TO BID FOR PROCUREMENT OF SERVER ROOM INFRASTRUCTURE Bid proposals are hereby invited from suitably service providers who are interested in the abovementioned project for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Municipality. Bid documents can be downloaded from e-tender portal website. (www.etenders.gov.za ) Proposals will be evaluated on functionality and preferential points system 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:
A copy of Entity Registration Documents, Certified ID Copy(ies) of Director(s) (not older than 6 months), CSD Registration SARS Valid PIN Printout Bid documents MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD 6.2, MBD 6.4, 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 certified copy or Original BBBEE Status Level Certificate (SANAS accredited)or sworn affidavit as provided bt 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
Closing date: All tenders must be emailed to tenders.scm@mbizana.gov.za by no later than 12h00 on the 14th of September 2022 after which they will be opened. All tenders must be clearly marked the Name of the project and Reference number indicated above. The Award-winning Gospel artist Lebo Sekgobela who was widely introduced to us through her album Restored, will be at the Wild Coast Sun Tropical Nite Theatre on the 24th of September continuing with her tour, rebuilding the walls Songs like Lion of Judah, Moya, Thato ya hao, Theko Ya luna and Hallelujah Mdumiseni are some of the songs that made people fall in love with this gospel power house, these songs were played in house holds, taxis, taverns the whole album had almost everyone singing their lungs out. Lebo Skgobela is now back with a powerful album called Rebuilding the walls. “Rebuilding the walls started in 2020 when we went into the lockdown, when I was going through the word of God I started following the book of Nehemiah” said Lebo Sekgobela Lebo Sekgobela says, Nehemiah’s journey to rebuild the walls of Jericho sounded similar to what was taking place in 2020 during the coronavirus outbreak. She says friends and family were calling reporting different incidents, like death, divorce, people losing their jobs, or even critical hospital conditions which made it clear that the walls had fallen. “I said Lord, I need to be re-built so that I can be a supporting structure to someone who needs me and that’s when I start writing down the songs that are in the album rebuilding the walls” said Lebo Sekgobela
a low, and some see no point of being alive that is why she encourages people to learn not in their own understanding and allow God to rebuild the walls of whatever they lost in life. Lebo Sekgobela will be live at the Wild Coast Sun Tropical Nites Theatre, she says people must come with a willing heart and tap into the anointing and grace as people gather together in worship. Lebo Sekgobela says, Nehemiah’s journey to rebuild the walls of Jericho sounded similar to what was taking place in 2020 during the coronavirus outbreak. She says friends and family were calling reporting different incidents, like death, divorce, people losing their jobs, or even critical hospital conditions which made it clear that the walls had fallen. “I said Lord, I need to be re-built so that I can be a supporting structure to someone who needs me and that’s when I start writing down the songs that are in the album rebuilding the walls” said Lebo Sekgobela The lion of Judah hit maker says the album is a measure of saying to people draw closer to God in the process of rebuilding what has been left in ruins. She says the rebuilding is going to take time it will need people to endure each other’s pain, to be kind, patient, loving, and gentle.
The lion of Judah hit maker says the album is a measure of saying to people draw closer to God in the process of rebuilding what has been left in ruins. She says the rebuilding is going to take time it will need people to endure each other’s pain, to be kind, patient, loving, and gentle.
Songs like Dula le runa meaning stay with us, are testament of knowing that the process of rebuilding requires the presence of God in times of distress when people are not sure what could happen next, Lebo Sekgobela says the reality of things is that people are running on a low, and some see no point of being alive that is why she encourages people to learn not in their own understanding and allow God to rebuild the walls of whatever they lost in life.
Songs like Dula le runa meaning stay with us, are testament of knowing that the process of rebuilding requires the presence of God in times of distress when people are not sure what could happen next, are running on
Lebo Sekgobela will be live at the Wild Coast Sun Tropical Nites Theatre, she says people must come with a willing heart and tap into the anointing and grace as people gather together in worship.
No late, incomplete or facsimile bids will be accepted for consideration. The only or lowest bid received shall not necessarily be accepted. Mbizana Local Municipality reserves the right to accept part or full bid. For technical enquiries, please contact Mr. M. Nqwazi, Manager: ICT at (082) 370 7404, email: nqwazim@mbizana.gov.za during working hours. For 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
Wild Coast Sun launches Eagle Business Awards Abonga Xoki
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Eagle Business Awards is a brainchild of the Wild Coast Sun General manager, Peter Tshidi. The awards are aimed at encouraging and motivating entrepreneurship within Zone 5. From the initial stages, naming of the Awards and the birth of the Awards, determination and actions of the eagle were used to steer young and upcoming Business owners into the right direction.
Speaking on behalf of the Methodist church of Southern African Bishop President Mongameli Noqayi says they strongly condemn Gender based violence and femicide and are troubled by those tarnishing the church name.” The church immediately called a meeting with both Mr and Mrs Ndlaku after the allegations of these incidents reached us through voice notes in July 2021” said Noqayi.
The event is aimed to be hosted annually with its installation being in the beginning of 2023. This will in turn be one of the deliverables of the February 2022 Business conference that was hosted by WCS. In aid to include every business type, Eagle Business Awards have come up with several categories that will include different businesses and promote diversity. This will help stimulate growth and motivate activities of entrepreneurship.
He further said they are happy that Reverend Ndlaku is out on bail and reunited with his family, and they are now waiting for the outcomes of the trial.
The application process is a simple procedure and one of the requirements is for businesses to at least be actively operating for 1 year onwards.
Reverend Mthuthuzeli Ndlaku will appear again in Mount Ayliff Magistrate court on the 14th October 2022 for further court proceedings.
There will be trophies, certificates and Sponsorship Prizes. A total of 85 Trophies and Certificates will be gifted and an overall of 17 winners - to get 1 Year Mentorship Opportunity also including the best Businessman and woman of the year 2022.