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A suspect's home burnt down after he confessed with his partners in crime that his mother baths them with muti before they go for house break-ins
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ISSUE 12, VOLUME 1
By: Avela Gontsana
n the morning of the 18th May 2021 a house break-in went wrong for four suspects that have troubled Bizana residence for a while. It is said that these young men have been breaking-in to a number of households stealing TV’s, demanding money and raping women, on this day these suspects were caught by the community members trying to break-in to a container in Ludeke halt. Suspects were beaten up by the community during the questioning they confessed these break-ins and told the community that an old lady who is the mother to one of them baths them with muti before they go commit these crimes so that people in the house will fall asleep.
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These crimes have been committed in villages around Ludeke Halt , Kwandela, Nomlacu, Nyanisweni to mention but just a few. Right after the suspects were taken by the police, residents took a collective decision and went to the home of the very same suspect, ordered his family to pack and leave on the following morning. Apparently, it is not the first time for this family being banned by communities as this is said to be their 4th time. On a meeting held by the above-mentioned villages in Ludeke Halt on Sunday the 23rd of May it was agreed that the communities revisit this family as they did not abide by their decision.
A group of furious community members who have had enough of these boys acts showed up at the boy’s home where there was no one else except for the shameless mother who only left when the villagers surrounded her home, she didn’t get a chance to take all their belongings but only managed to leave unharmed with two small plastic bags and one hand bag leaving the community destroying and vandalizing her home, seemingly the community was not satisfied with all that, when they were about to leave this house they started the fire just before the police arrived.
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PRAWN BISQUE RECIPE A winter warmer recipe, with love The Table Bay • 1l stock, made with 150g of prawn shells and 1l of justboiled water • 2 tablespoon of olive oil • Salt to taste • Freshly to taste ground black pepper • Lemon juice, freshly squeezed (just a few drops to taste) • 1 teaspoon of miso paste
Jacobs, who is obsessed with food and everything about it, has been part of The Table Bay family since the end of 2019 and believes his love affair with food began as a young boy helping his mom in the kitchen. Located in Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront – the most visited destination in Africa – the hotel boasts breath-taking views of Table Mountain, the Waterfront, Table Bay and Robben Island. The hotel’s 329 stylishly furnished rooms, which include two presidential suites, all offer panoramic ocean or mountain views.
PRAWN BISQUE Difficulty: 5/10
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Serves: 4 Hands on Time: 10 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Wesli Charles Jacobs, Executive Sous Chef at The Table Bay eep warm this winter with a cosy Table Bay hotel inspired recipe that you can easily prepare in the comfort of your home with family or friends. Grab your favourite pot, heat up your stovetop and get ready to spice up your cooking skills in just five easy steps, by making the French classic, prawn bisque. “This is a perfect dish to create in the comfort of your home for anybody and everyone to enjoy on a cold winters day,” says Wesli Charles Jacobs, Executive Sous Chef at The Table Bay hotel.
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1 medium onion, finely chopped 1/2 large fennel bulb, chopped
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1 carrot, chopped 2 bay leaves 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon of tomato purée 150g of tiger prawn shell off, tail on 3 tablespoons of brandy
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Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan. Add the chopped onion, fennel, carrot and bay leaves and cook gently over a low heat for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Add the crushed garlic, stir and cook for another minute before adding the tomato purée, prawn shells and brandy. Stir for 2 minutes, then add the stock and miso to combine everything. Cover the saucepan with a lid and simmer gently for 20 minutes over a low heat. Remove prawn shells and liquidize the soup until smooth using a hand blender. Pass the soup through a fine sieve into a clean saucepan, taking care to extract as much liquid as possible. Gently reheat the soup before adding a few drops of lemon juice and season with freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste. Season prawns with salt, pepper, and sautéed in a pan till firm in texture. When you are ready to serve, divide the soup between shallow soup bowls. Place sautéed prawn into the centre of each bowl and garnish with dill and a drizzle of double cream.
The Customary Law of Practice of “Ukuthwala” RE-TENDER NOTICE TRANSKEI SUN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED (“TRANSUN”), TRADING AS WILD COAST SUN LANDSCAPING ESTATE & GOLF COURSE SERVICES PROVIDER REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (“RFP”) Transkei Sun International Limited (“Transun”), Trading as Wild Coast Sun is looking to partner with a service provider who shares the same passion and drive in delivering an exceptional service standard to its guests, whilst keeping abreast of industry and market trends and best practices. The objectives of this RFP is to source a capable service provider with the necessary expertise and experience to provide services in a cost effective, efficient, safe and legally compliant manner while achieving efficiency gains over the duration of the contract period in line with the Company’s objectives to reduce the overall cost of the Services. RFP Reference Name: Landscaping Estate and Golf Course Service Provider ( “RFP”)
Drop your application at Wild Coast Sun in Security Control Room inside “Tender Drop Box “ Issue Date:
28/05/2021
Closing Date:
11/06/2021
Closing Time:
17h00
For eligibility, criteria , EOI submissions and other details please email Ms Revanea Coetzee below: Revanea.coetzee@suninternational.com
Photo from derebus.org.za The concept of ukuthwala originates in the African Nguni speaking tribes. It entails a practice where, preliminary to a customary marriage, a young man forcefully takes the girl to his home. This practice has been prevalent in the Eastern Pondoland part of the Eastern Cape. In this region, young females were targeted by older men. The question which arises is whether such practice comes into conflict with the current Constitutional dispensation. Others view it as an out-dated practice which targets young females while others see it as a legitimate cultural practice. In essence, ukuthwala has three variants, which are ukuthwala ngemvumelwano, ukuthwala kobolawu and ukuthwala okungenamvumelwano. This portion of the Article will discuss the distinction between ukuthwala, child marriage and forced marriage. The Article will also discuss whether ukuthwala is a crime based on South African Criminal Jurisprudence and which criminal charges may be brought against the perpetrators.
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The Article will also look at some of the contravening factors of ukuthwala on the provisions enshrined in the Bill of Rights.
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The tradition of ukuthwala is limited to single women and girls, which is a direct violation of Constitutional rights in terms of section 9(3) of the Constitution, in this regard gender equality comes to play once again. The form of ukuthwala which is done without the woman’s or girl’s consent is also a direct violation of the said person’s right to bodily integrity, freedom and security of the person. The main problem that is faced by indigenous people living in South Africa who practice ukuthwala is that they practice the living customary law which may, in some instances and provided above, be in direct conflict with Constitutional values.
Closing date: 10 June 2021
The concept of hegemony has long been a staple of African society, and now the gender equity clause undermines the very basis of customary law.
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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Main Purpose of the Job: Overall responsibility and accountability for the leadership and management of the human resources team and function and the effective and efficient integration and delivery of human resources initiatives and projects at a business unit level to support the achievement of the business strategy; in line with budget and legislative compliance
Education, experience and competencies required: • Grade 12 / Matric • B. Degree in Human Resources Management • 10 years experience including 4 years management experience in human resources as an HR Business Partner
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Understand the Group HR strategy and develop objectives for the Unit’s HR deliverables Facilitate the programme management and achievement of milestones of HR deliverables and departmental budget Investigate HR practices and benchmark with leading trends and technology Identify and investigate new opportunities to streamline and optimise HR processes and services for the property Conduct risk analyses i.t.o impact on short term profit margins vs. long term sustainability Provide clear delegation of authority and accountability for deliverables at all levels Manage and allocate people and operational resources including the data integrity of the HR Information System Align practices with EE, SD and procurement transformation strategies which contribute towards BBBEE targets being achieved for the property Reports on the human resource and workforce trends; statistics; project status updates highlighting remedial action to be taken, ROI analytics and measurements Oversee that HR standards and processes are developed, communicated and audited on a regular basis within the business unit Manage internal audit processes and conduct quality assurance to ensure procedural compliance Research new technologies and alternative methods of efficiency to improve and streamline processes and products. Align practices with new legislative compliance around labour law and regulations Implement sufficient control measures (including systems and processes) & checks within each department to mitigate any risk to the business. Conduct regular walkabouts of the business unit to ensure practices comply with standards
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Partners with GM, Unit EOC and the Group ER to build an employee relations plan that will ensure a sound ER environment within the business unit Sponsor ER programs and initiatives to enhance positive employee relations and proactive management of the ER climate at BU Level Partner with the business in leading change and communication with regards policies and processes within the business unit Participates at a Group level in representing the Company at wage negotiations and other union / management forums Nurture co-operative relationships with union representatives to ensure effective relations within the business unit Oversee the partnering with business unit operations to facilitate the execution of all talent management processes in the operations including: recruitment, onboarding, performance management consulting, learning and development needs analyses, talent and succession planning and management. Partners with Group COEs to drive initiatives for building the SI Employee Value Proposition and Employer Branding in order to create a ‘Great Place To Work’ environment Drive the performance management process throughout the operations to ensure the effectiveness of service delivery and alignment to achieve business strategy and goals. Partners with Group COE to manage recruitment and succession planning processes to attract and retain the best-in-class talent ensuring a sustainable bench of growing ready now talent for key positions on the complex Leads the execution of talent retention programmes within the relevant business units including reward programmes for exceptional performers Analyses the Business Unit’s change capability, capacity and commitments, Identify transformational change journey risks, and defines the risk management initiatives. Oversee the effective management of remuneration and benefits for the unit Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify wellness risk areas and address these through potential new programs or solutions. Initiates and drives appropriate recognition and rewards programmes and other employee motivational programmes e.g. long service awards; roadshows, FLAG programmes Work with the unit leadership to promote team effectiveness and a culture reflective of the Company values Provides direction and support to all functional management and employees with regard to operationalizing strategic deliverables Provides motivation and leadership to promote positive working relationships Track, measure and enhance employee engagement Drives a performance management culture Identify and manage training, coaching and development requirements in line with strategic plans, e.g. skills shortages, succession plans, talent management to build a solid talent pipeline Manage change processes and communication to ensure all employees and business partners are aligned on changes taking place across the business unit Manage internal communication and development interventions to ensure competence levels of staff meet operational level requirements (right fit for the job) Source and Select talent as per EE plan Manage the budget for the unit HR function including: Budgets Cost management Capex PIP and forecasting Financial reporting for the function Financial reporting on the ROI of projects initiative Acts as coach and trusted business advisor to influence Functional Managers in the areas of HR Policy, organization effectiveness, leading change, organization architecture, building capability, employee relations and the implications of decisions from an HR perspective. Initiates and sustains continuous dialogue with the Operational teams on change issues, and partners in exploring options for resolving the issues. Maintain relationships with key stakeholders (including management, payroll, Group COE, staff and HR colleagues) by promptly resolving escalated queries; Attend various industry conferences in order to stay informed of best practices and industry trends; Monitor and manage staff, service providers and other stakeholder expectations in order to build long term relationships and employee engagement Manage relationship with vendors/suppliers through regular engagements to ensure performance objectives are achieved Build trusted and respected relationships with internal stakeholders, and be a sound and credible counsel for HR and operating teams
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. If you are interested in applying and you are confident that you qualify in terms of the information set out in this advertisement, please send your CV to;
ntandoyenkosi.ngwenya@suninternational.com .
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS: 04 JUNE 2021
Drive a performance management culture and ensure all staff are competent Work with Unit EOC and business partners to identify risk areas and address these making recommendations; changes and enhancements Act as a counsel for the Unit EOC in all aspects of HR matters
Should you not hear from us within a month after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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LAST KICK OF A DYING HORSE : BIZANA PONDO CHIEFS GO OUT KICKING AND SCREAMING AS THEY RUTHLESSLY THUMP UTHONGATHI FC By: Mawande Genu
Photo taken from: scrolla.africa
The Lions of Skoomplas ran riot over the Cane Cutters this past weekend handing them a 3-0 drabbing in one of their last games in the Glad Africa Championship as they prepare for life in the ABC Motsepe League. Bizana Pondo Chiefs endured a lackluster campaign in the second-tier league having lost more that ten of their games.
It was not a surprise that many football pundits expected the Bizana outfit to lose the game as it had become tradition for them to come second best in their fixtures. Coach Larsen’s charges out did themselves in this game showing glimpse of the once revered ABC Motsepe League champions. The Hunters drew first blood 38 minutes into the game with a terrific strike from Mlungisi Mdwebu. The first stanza ended with the solitary strike from Mdwebu and Uthongathi FC had no answers. Clinton Larsen’s charges picked up where they left of in the first half getting their second goal from veteran winger, Deolon Mekoe in the 60th minute. A goal in injury time added salt to the wound of the Cane Cutters as they suffered a rather embarrassing loss to a team that has al-
Pondoland Youth Development launched Eastern Pondoland Cricket (EPC) in Bizana By: Avela Gontsana
he Launch was held in Bizana village high school field on the 22nd of May 2021, to revive the love and participation of Bizana youth in cricket. Anele Majikija appointed by DESRAC (Department of Sport Recreation Arts & Culture) in Eastern Cape at the Alfred Nzo region for EPWP Practitioner said Bizana once participated in cricket before, but it seems as if the youth is more interested in soccer and this is to encourage them to get involved to other sporting activities. Siviwe Xhobiso from Flagstaff who is the captain of Lusikisiki cricket club said this is an initiative to reintroduce the cricket in the Eastern Pondoland with the purpose of rising the next generation of cricketers and producing the future Proteas “the next Makhaya Ntini might be from here” said the captain while emphasizing the need of infrastructure and the kit as well in his Speech during the opening. Lusikisiki cricket club won
on a friendly match during this launch by scoring 80 runs with 4 batsmen out where Azola and Sibulele nailed an outstanding of 23 runs in 8 balls, 1 four’s and 3 Sixi’s while Bizana only managed 45 runs with 8 batsmen out where Lazola And Siphosethu made 9 runs in 19 balls with 2 four’s 0 six’s on the second inning. Bizana dropped the ball from Scoring 102 runs with 10 batsmen out, had an excellent team work from Luxolo and Papa scoring 31 runs in 49 balls, 5 four’s with 0 six’s being led by Lusikisi at 105 runs with 10 batsmen out where team Mlondolozi and Sibulele scored 24 runs in 17 balls with 5 four’s and 0six’s. Lusikisiki took the trophy home as per the captain’s promise during his interview where he said “obviously the trophy is going to Lusikisiki, we can’t drive all this way to loose"
ready been relegated. The Hunters will return to the ABC Motsepe League with their tales between their legs after an excruciating season in the Glad Africa Championship where they were unforgivingly donating points with the stats showing that they were only able to collect just a single point in their last five games before Sundays fixture with Uthongathi and they only managed to amass a total of 20 points in the entire campaign. Hopes of survival were high after they roped in Clinton Larsen and made a few good signings in the last half of the season but it proved to be too little too late.