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26 March—02 April 2021
St Patrick’s SPS Learner Takes Number 1 Spot At This Year’s SA Library Week
REACH OVER 50 000 READERS EVERY WEEK
By Mbizana LM Communications Unit
In this month’s issue: •
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
Anam Candlovu (12) a grade 7 learner from St Patrick’s SPS who took number one spot when she won at the 2021 SA Library Week celebration which was a live reading competition organised by DSRAC, hosted on live radio by Alfred Nzo Community Radio in Mount Ayliff on 3rd and 4th March 2021
Black Cannabis Grower Wants To Grow Without A License By Avela Gontsana Makhosandile Mpono Known as JT Muziq, a South African International singer from Port St Johns has worked greatly with the French based label, Dub Akom, a co-founder and president at Rasta bouySound international. A reggae artist that have healed many hearts through music in the world and shared music experiences with some of acclaimed reggae musicians of this time such as Freddie MCGregor, Berres Hamond, Jonny Osbom and many more, is a founder and owner of Ntsangwini Holdings, a Cannabis growing distribution and an events company that coordinates all Cannabis related events such as Festivals, Expos, Conferences, and workshops. JT Musiq is also a song writer and a film maker. This leaving legend is an “INTSANGU” activist who is fighting for the rights of black people to grow cannabis without licence, these activists be-
lieve that the issue of a licence is just another Government’s way of excluding black people in the business that is rightfully theirs as it is their culture as Rastafarians movement to grow cannabis “Who needs license to practise their culture?” asked JT he continued and say “Black people have been growing weed for decades it is their life style” One needs not less than R23 000 to obtain this licence along with a number of terms and conditions which are believed to be ridiculous by black growers. “Intsangu” activists say it would be fair if only their traditional leader acquire the licence then his people are permitted to cultivate under that same licence if not the Government should consider them as the famers they must be funded as well not to be left behind.
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WILD COST SUN SPRUCES UP TRAUMA & CARE CENTRE Victims of rape and child abuse are treated with respect in a friendly environment By Wild Coast Sun Marketing Office The Mzamba Trauma and Care Centre is a social responsibility project initiated and funded by Sun International, Wild Coast Sun, Capital Outsourcing Group, Founder’s Golf and Wild Coast Sun Mbizana Development Trust.
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Mzamba Beach, 17 March 2021 – Wild Coast Sun, Sun Inter-
national’s only beachfront resort, formed a partnership to assist victims of violent crimes get the care they need in a friendly environment. Thanks to the partnership, the local trauma and care centre has received a makeover that means it is a more inviting area in which to be counselled.
The Trauma and Care Centre is situated at the Mzamba Police Station opposite the Wild Coast Sun in Mzamba Beach in the Eastern Cape and was handed over to the South African Police Service in November 2009. The centre is fully equipped to offer counselling to victims of rape and child abuse. The trauma centre received a fresh coat of paint on all walls, doors, and ceiling, which complemented the furnishings donated at the start of the project. The centre has a reception and waiting room area, a children’s facility room with toys, a lounge and kitchen with a television and DVD player, a consulting room with one bed, shower and toilet, as well as an office for a social worker. The South African Police Service, through its provincial structures, will provide staffing and maintenance of the project on behalf of the community, to ensure that all seven rights contained in the Victims’ Charter are observed.
“The Trauma and Care Centre will also assist the police in obtaining crucial evidence from victims in absolute home privacy out of the cold harsh public charge office. Victims will be treated with respect and dignity in a friendly environment,” said Peter Tshidi.
The centre seeks to address the problem of crime against women and children within the immediate area as well as the greater Bizana area. The project will promote new values, human rights and partnership between the community, business, and the Police Services.
Make Way, There Is A New Boss In Town By: Mawande Genu Entrepreneur, Fitness Bunny and Electrical Engineer, Zukiswa “Zuki” Mhlongo has her heart set on helping alleviate youth unemployment in her community of Mzamba in the Wild Coast through her company, Njomane Tradings (PTY) Ltd. In October 2020 her company opened a contemporary African restaurant and car wash next the Amadiba Clinic, employing six staff members. Zukiswa holds a National Diploma in Electrical Engineering but it is her love for cooking that lead her to pursuing a crockery qualification and her passion for community development that brought her back home to land a hand in aiding the appalling unemployment pandemic that was worsened by the Covid-19 disaster. “It has been a long journey with many ups and downs and the Covid-19 global crisis hasn’t made things any easier” says Zuki. While the pandemic has hit hard on the country’s economy, her restaurant and car wash, Corner House Café and Car Wash has seen considerable growth in the few months it has been in operation. “My primary objective for my business is to create employment for the youth and bring back hope in these tough times. I am amazed at how things have turned out so far and our plan is to grow the business and employ more people”, she concluded. Our services include: - Full dental exams and x-rays - Dental cleaning - Extractions - Fillings, Root canals - Gold or Silver tooth - Crown and bridges - Full & Partial dentures (False teeth) & more We accept all medical aids Find us in Bizana (Behind Spar) or Izingolweni (next to Ackermans)
“My primary objective for my business is to create employment for the youth and bring hope in these tough times” She attributes her business etiquette to her family of entrepreneurs who have long been part of the South Coast fishery business. Njomane Tradings is currently underway with plans to expand the business and add a butchery. The restaurant and car wash officially launched in the first week of December, 2020 with details set to be announced on the business’ official Facebook account, Corner House Foods.
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26 March—02 April 2021
MBIZANA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
PUBLIC NOTICE INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING REPRESENTATIVE FORUM
PUBLIC NOTICE APPROVED REVISED SDBIP FOR 2020/2021 FINANCIAL YEAR Notice is hereby given in terms of Chapter 6 Section 42 of the Municipal Systems Act No. 32 of 2000, read in conjunction with Chapter 7 Section 53(3) and 54 ( c ) of the Municipal Finance Management Act 56 of 2003 that the Mayor as required by legislation, has approved the Revised Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan (SDBIP) for 2020/2021 Financial Year in line with the approved Mbizana Local Municipality Integrated Development Plan for 2020/2021 Financial Year and Revised Budget for 2020/2021 Financial Year.
Notice is hereby given in terms of Chapter 5 Section 29 (1) (b) of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000) that Mbizana Local Municipality is issuing out an invitation to all stakeholders to attend the IDP Rep forum meeting which has been arranged as follows:
This invitation is extended to all Mbizana Local Municipality Communities, Councillors; Traditional Leaders, Sector Departments, CDWs, representatives from organised stakeholder groups: (NGO’s/CBO’s, Special Focus Groups (disability, elderly, women, youth and children), Organised Business, Tourism/Agriculture/Mining, SMME’s), Implementing Agents/Parastatals / Service
The approved revised SDBIP serves as the basis of Municipal Performance Management System as targets and Key Performance Indicators are set which can be used to measure the overall Performance of the Institution. This document is available for inspection by members of the public in the following venues:
Providers, representatives from un-organised groups, nominated Community representatives, other interested and affected parties.
ISAZISO SENTLANGANISO- IDP REPRESENTATIVE FORUM
Office of the Municipal Manager Mbizana Local Municipality
Ngokugunyaziswa ngumthetho olawula iinkqubo zokusebenza kooMasipala (Local Government Municipal Systems Act 32 0f
Mbizana Public Library
2000) isahluko 5 (1) (b), oku kukwazisa nokumema uluntu lonke
Multi-Purpose Youth Centre
lwaseMbizana ngentlanganiso yokuhlaziywa komqulu wophuhliso
Municipal Website at www.mbizana.gov.za
(IDP) eyakubanjwa ngoluhlobo lulandelayo:
ISAZISO MALUNGA NOKUPASISWA KWESICWANGCWISO-NKQUBO ESIXOKONYEZELWEYO SONYAKAMALI KA-2020/2021 Isaziso esi sikhutshwa ngokweSigaba 6 isolotya 42 Lomthetho Weenkqubo zika Masipala umthetho we-32 wonyaka ka-2000, ofundeka kunyenesigaba se-7 isolotya le-53(3) kunye no 54 ( c ) Lomthetho Wolawulo Lweemali Zikamasipala umthetho we-56 wonyaka ka2003 okokuba uSodolophu apasise isicwangcwiso-nkqubo esixokonyezelweyo (Revised SDBIP) sonyakamali ka-2020/2021 ngokuhambelana neSicwangcwiso-nkqubo Sophuhliso (IDP) esipasisiweyo sonyakamali ka-2020/2021 kunyeNohlahlo Lwabiwomali oluxokonyezelweyo noluphunyeziweyo kulonyakamali ka-2020/2021.
Indawo
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Multi - Purpose Youth Centre
Umhla
:
14 April 2021
Ixesha
:
10H00
Esi simemo sibhekiswe kubo bonke ooCeba, iiNkosi, abaphathi bamasebe kaRhulumente, amaqumrhu ooSomashishini nawezeNkolo, iiCDW’s, kunye nemibutho yasekuhlaleni.
EsisiCwangcwiso-Nkqubo siphunyeziweyo singundoqo ekuqinisekiseni inkqubo Yophononongo Lokusebenza kukaMasipala.
Owenu kulawulo loMasipala
Umqulu lo uyafumaneka kwezindawo zikamasipala zilandelayo:
___________________ MR. L. MAHLAKA MUNICIPAL MANAGER
Kwi-offisi zikaMphathi-masipala (KwaMasipala eMbizana) Kwithala leencwadi likaMasipala Kwikhasi likamasipala ku-www.mbizana.gov.za
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Mr. L. Mahlaka Municipal Manager
The Unconstitutionality of Indigenous Practices In South Africa (Par t 2) By: Bongani Dinga ka Luvatsha Lets continue where we left off from the last issue (issue 2 vol 1). The concept of unconstitutionality of Indigenous practices in South Africa has been on the lips of many scholars and legal minds in the country; even parliament has been much occupied with the ordeal and touched on the importance of re-evaluating such practices and norms. Section 211 (3) of the Constitution holds that "The courts must apply Customary law when that law is applicable, subject to the Constitution and any legislation that specifically deals with Customary law". This basically means that Customary law will only be recognised if and only if its practices, norms and values are aligned with the Bill of Rights enshrined in the Constitution. The problem we see now in our communities is that South African indigenous people still practice customs and traditions which are not aligned with the Constitution, for example the custom of "ukuthwala" is a clear violation of person's right to dignity, equality, freedom of movement and the right to freedom and security of a person (Section 10, 9, 21 and 12) The are many other cultural and religious practices which are contrary to the Constitution which are still being practiced to this very day and the most remote rural areas in the country are experiencing gross human rights violation on a day to day basis without law or government doing anything about it. This has to come to an end and promptly. BACKGROUND REVIEW OF CUSTOMARY LAW.
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All Football Players Ar e Encoura ged To Re gister With South African Football Associa tion By Avela Gontsana Local football players are advised to play an organised football as football can no longer be considered as a hobby but a career or a job as it changes situations and put food on the table in some households. Mr Mawethu Goerge Gusha (40) chairman of Bizana local football association and a regional member of Alfred Nzo district in South African Football Association (SAFA) says, it is important for the local players to register with SAFA in order for them to grow and reach the professional level in football either as a referee or a player. George says, a register player within SAFA is automatically insured as long as the membership card is active should anything happen to them, they covered by SAFA. For an example, a“there was a case in 2020 where players were hit by lightning during the game and two players died, when they contacted SAFA national; Denny Jordan contacted us to assist but we unfortunately could not help in that situation as those players were not members of SAFA “Mr Mawethu George Gusha chairman of SAFA and had they been members we could’ve helped as SAFA in Bizana” - says George.
in Bizana”
Mr Gusha says that registered SAFA members are allowed to participate in these other tournaments, they only need to report when they are going to do so. SAFA also have two tournaments per year in exception of the leagues.
George also mentioned that, “it is their role as SAFA in Bizana to encourage and coordinate the games of football in Bizana and promote the clubs from grassroots level to a professional level within Mbizana jurisdiction as laid down within the statute of SAFA that they must work within the Municipality.” He also says “Bizana has grown and improved a lot in football, as we all know that Pondo Chiefs was promoted to where it is now; we still have about nine (9) clubs here in Bizana that are playing at a regional league, two (2) clubs are in provincial (ABC Motsepe) league. That is Spears of the Nation Football Club as well as Sinenkani Football Club. Mzamba Ladies football Club just recently got promoted to SASSOL league where BanyanaBanyana players are selected). The football loving and hardworking Mr Gusha is also an adviser of Bizana Pondo Chiefs which he confirmed that it is Sponsored by the Mbizana municipality with other stakeholders helping the team. Despite all these achievements, there is still no hope of a suitable ground that will meet the standard of a professional level football as the one that is being developed will be maintained for development purposes. “An artificial turf grass that is used automatically disqualifies the Provincial and a National level leagues” – says George. SAFA executive in Bizana is now working in developing under 13, 15 and under 17 football clubs to rectify the mistake of neglecting the need of a proper development in football. George comments that this negligence is also the reason why BafanaBafana have never been able to win AFCON after 1996.
PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Advertise with us: 081 743 8224 advertise@pondolandtimes.co.za
The Acting Municipal Manager, Mrs. M. Ndwandwe, as duly instructed by the Speaker of Ingquza Hill Local Municility Cllr N.Y. Chapa, hereby gives notice that , in terms of Section 29 (1) of Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998 , the Special Council Meeting of Ingquza Hill Local Municipality will be held as follows: Venue
: Virtually
Date
: 29 March 2021
Time
: 12H00
For the presentation of Draft IDP and Budget, Tariffs and Budget related policies for 2021/2022Financial year. In terms of Section 20(1) of the Municipal Systems Act 32 of 2000 members of the public and media houses are invited to the meeting.
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING: 29 MARCH 2021
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Opening and Welcoming Notice of convening the meeting Attendance register and application for leave of absence EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS and RECOMMENDATIONS Ingquza Hill Draft IDP and Budget, Tariffs and Budget related policies for 2021/2022Financial year Closure
Issued by M. Ndwandwe Acting Municipal Manager