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HELP
POLICE
LOCATE
Eskom warns of building below
TEACHER
power lines
Matome Maila
Police are appealling to anyone with information
that can assist in finding the missing Bolobedu
school teacher to contact them.
Dikeledi Karel Sebopetsa (32), from Keopeng
village in Bolobedu South allegedly went missing
on Tuesday, 23 September.
According to the police spokesperson, Col
Moatshe Ngoepe, the victim who is a teacher at
Lerale Secondary School in Ga-Boxa village, left
home in the morning saying she was going to work
but she never arrived at the school and has since
disappeared.
Ngoepe said that the preliminary investigation
revealed that the victim called her uncle on
Wednesday, 23 September and requested a
substantial amount of money to be transferred to
her bank account and he complied.
“Later on the same day, her uncle made
numerous attempts to check on her telephonically
but the victim's cellphone was on voicemail.
“The matter was reported to the police and a
search operation has since been launched to locate
the victim.
There is no clear description of the type
of clothes she was wearing during her
disappearance,” said Ngoepe.
Police request anyone with information that can
assist to locate the missing teacher to contact Col
Local doctor builds health care Cecil Machimane on 082 451 7181.
They can also call the crime stop number on
empire in Cape Town 08600 10111 or visit the nearest police station with
information.
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2 Mopani Herald / News Friday October 2, 2020
Help find missing man
The Ralebala family of shirt and a white lumber jacket.
Ratjekevillage in Bolobedu Police conducted a search
is looking for Ramoshaba operation at his relatives’ homes
Johannes Ralebala (79) who and the surrounding areas.
disappeared on Monday 21 Anyone with information
September. about the whereabouts of this
The old man was last seen missing person, may contact
travelling from Mphakane Dt WO Nakampe Rabothata on
village in the Giyani area 060 996 0062 or Sgt Tinyiko
back to his home in Ratjeke Manganye on 079 890 6570.
village but he never reached his They can also phone the crime
destination. stop number 08600-10111 or
The elderly man was last seen supply the nearest police station
wearing black trousers, a brown with information.
Traffic officer awaits sentence
Nkhensani Nkhwashu Meanwhile, two weeks
ago two traffic officials were
sentenced for corruption by the
Vehicles impounded for
The sentencing of a traffic Tzaneen Magistrate’s Court.
official accused of soliciting Mabogo Tshifhelimbilu
bribes has been postponed to (43) and Nhlamulo Shivambu
Monday 14 October. (34) were each sentenced
operating without permits
Clifford Lubisi was suppose to a R20000 fine or 4 years
to appear in the Tzaneen imprisonment, half of which
Magistrate’s Court last is suspended for five years
Wednesday, however the on condition that they do not
magistrate did not pitch. commit the same offense during
According to Hawks the period of suspension.
Nkhensani Nkhwashu spokesperson, Capt Matimba The number of convicted
Department of Transport and were stopped during the operation Maluleke Lubisi was arrested traffic officials thus far according
Community Safety, Mike Maringa were found to be operating without together with twelve more to Malaluke is seven.
Commuters were inconvenienced said amongst the impounded permits and were immediately traffic officials for receiving “The Hawks Serious
last Wednesday when 38 public vehicles were minibus taxis, buses impounded. gratification ranging from R100 Corruption Investigation teamed
transport vehicles were impounded and Toyota Avanzas. “Majority of He said the impounded vehicles to R2000 from motorists who up with the Special Investigating
for operating without permits. the minibus taxis were operating were to be released upon paying a contravened the Road Traffic Unit (SIU) and Road Traffic
The impoundment was done without permits. Six were prescribed fine. Act, particularly those who were Management Corporation
during a joint district provincial discontinued for not being road Tzaneen police spokesperson Sgt caught exceeding the speed (RTMC) in an operation dubbed
public transport operation by worthy. Maurice Nkhwashu said each taxi limit. Siyabangena in December 2017
Tzaneen police in conjunction “Four Toyota Avanzas were was fined R5000 for impoundment “Instead of issuing a and arrested 13 traffic officials in
with Limpopo traffic police on the also impounded for also operating and each bus R10 000. “Drivers summons to the motorists who Tzaneen and Bolobedu,” he said.
R71 Tzaneen-Gravelotte road and illegally without necessary permits,” were also fined R1000 for permits. contravened the act, the officials Maluleke said all implicated
Tzaneen-Lydenburg road. he said. The total amount of fines is R188 opted to take gratification,” he officials were granted bail
Media liaison officer for the Maringa said four busses which 300,” he said. said. following their appearances.
Puseletso Mohlala, Conny Komana, Simphiwe Kalipa, Phoebe Letsoalo, Delinah Makgoba and Nico Hlungwani.
Good Samaritans raise money for Simphiwe
Tintswalo Shipalana On Wednesday, 2 Semptember funds for girls at the annual event,
some of the ladies went to Sharpville but Simphiwe’s case was a special
Recently Herald published a story village to hand Simphiwe and his case.
of 18-year-old, Simphiwe Kalipa foster parent, Nico Hlungwani the “As women we felt so much pain
who is without an identity document donations. after hearing about his story and
and as a result his life is at a stand The young man was overwhelmed we decided to do something for the
still. with joy for the kind gesture betterment of his life.
Local women who were part of displayed by the women. “It is a pity that this year the event
the annual Women’s Day event held He used the money on households strictly accommodated 50 people,
at Shidilah Lodge, heard about the essentials and also bought himself otherwise we could have raised
young man’ story and offered to help clothes. more money,” she said.
him. “I would like to say thank you Since the initial publication,
The group of successful women and I appreciate everything that the Department of Home Affairs
comprising of entrepreneurs and you have done for me and may God officials in Pretoria have been in
farmers in their own right managed bless you,” he said. contact with the young man and are
to raise over R2500 and groceries Conny Komana one of the donors in a process of assisting him to get
for Kalipa. told Herald that they normally raise an ID.
Friday October 2, 2020 Regional Herald
Regional
Local doctor builds
health care empire
District
Mopani
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District
News
Medical doctor turned four children. My mother
entrepreneur, Dr Mathobela left her nursing career to
Matjekane (40) is the woman open a clothing factory while
behind Cape Town based my father left the financial
CliniMed, a private health care services industry to open a
facility which offers primary mini supermarket. I followed
health care, dental health their footsteps, driven by
care, wellness programmes, my passion to help people,
optometry aswell as aesthetic empower them and make a
solutions. difference in the community
She’s a highly trained and through my private practice,”
passionate health practitioner says Matjekane.
who has always known CliniMed is equipped
since childhood that she to provide professional,
wanted to become a doctor. personal medical treatment
She was born and raised in to the patients under its care,
Lenyenye outside Tzaneen improving the general health
by a professional nurse as a of the diverse communities
mother and insurance broker in which it works in. Over
as a father. the years it has expanded
After completing her to three practices operating
high school at Motse Maria in Khayelitsha, Mandalay
Secondary School, she moved (Mitchell’s Plain) and
to the big city to enroll at parklands. Its services include
the University of Cape Town optometry and aesthetic Eskom employees inspecting illegal building under power lines.
(UCT). solutions.
Matjekane obtained her Matjenane says, “there has
Eskom warns about building
Bachelor of Medicine and been a growing demand for
Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) aesthetic solutions. People
from UCT, a Diploma in HIV have become conscious of
Management at the College of their appearance and looks,
underneath power lines
Medicine and later a certificate that is why I decided to branch
in Aesthetic Management from into aesthetics, offering a
the American Academy of range of treatments such as
Aesthetic. cosmetic injectables, IV drips,
Her stint in public health treatments of acne, pigment,
care as a senior medical scarring, sun burns, wrinkles
officer and community doctor etc” Matome Maila may cause very high current to flow when access roads are built
inspired her to embark on CliniMed is run by medical down to the ground. crossing our servitudes.
building CliniMed. It has doctors that have extended Power utility, Eskom warns “ If somebody is close to the line, Beyond the direct safety issues
taken her eleven years to build experience and supporting residents about the danger posed by fault current can flow through the this can cause, building close to
her private practice while staff to work with them. building within a high voltage line. person and kill him or her. Also, a power lines makes it difficult for
juggling being a wife and a All the doctors are well The warning follows an conductor may break due to strong Eskom to conduct infrastructure
mother of two. trained and experienced in escalation in homes being built winds or bad weather and land on inspections, which can affect the
“The saying ‘an apple each respective field from within power line servitudes a shack/house or a person, which supply of power in an area and
doesn’t fall far from its tree’ the different acclaimed without Eskom approval. “This is could kill or seriously hurt the hinder the early detection of issues
seemed to have applied in institutions. not only against Eskom regulations inhabitants,” she said. that could cause major damage.
my life. My parents played For more information visit but also poses a number of safety She said that there have been Often too, Eskom staff need
a very important role in our www.clinimed.co.za or email risks. We therefore appeal to the incidences where residents have to remove or replace pieces of
upbringing, being one of info@clinimed.co.z public to stop doing this,” Miranda been injured due to metal objects equipment when they maintain
Moahlodi, Senior Manager for that have come into contact with these lines, and these pieces of
Occupational Health and Safety at live electricity. equipment, which are often heavy,
Eskom. Metal is a very good conductor of could fall on the dwellings or
Moahlodi said the land below and electricity and there is a possibility people below the line.
adjacent to a power line is called of an arc to a shack built within a Eskom uses various types of
a servitude and it belongs to the power line servitude. If lightning machinery to maintain its power
relevant landowner in that area but hits the line, as it does in many lines, such as big trucks, which
Eskom has sole right to this land cases due to the height of a line, a require enough space to access the
since they have to maintain and fix flash of electricity may occur to the structure. We also use helicopters
that line from time to time. homes in the servitude. to perform live line maintenance,
“The perception that power lines “If Chiefs or traditional and as such it becomes risky to the
are harmless due to their size and authorities want to give pieces people living under the lines.
overhead distance could not be of land to their people and these “We hope that the public will
more wrong. In order to ensure the stands are in an Eskom servitude, heed this call and assist us by only
safety of communities, residents are they must speak to the local Eskom building in designated areas that
not allowed to live within power office. The traditional leaders and have been approved by the local
line servitudes because it is almost Eskom can then together make municipality and government.
impossible to ensure their safety,” sure that all the people get pieces We will continue to educate
said Moahlodi. of land away from the power lines, communities about electricity
She further said that electricity ensuring their safety,” continued safety – ensuring that we all use
transmitted or distributed on power Moahlodi. At the same time electricity safely and responsibly,
lines can be up to 765 000 volts and developers should make sure that remains one of our central goals,”
a fault anywhere on the power line the required clearance is maintained Moahlodi concluded.
Former local doctor (right) , Dr Mathobela Matjekane, runs a
health care chain in Cape Town.
Regional Herald / News Friday October 2, 2020
OUR
HERITAGE
Les DaChef
cooks up a
storm in Giyani
Lesego Semenya was mentoring the culinary students from Sondela Academy; Nkhesani Rikhosto, winner of the cookout; Steve
Mathlabane of Sondela Academy Training Academy and Nomasonto Ndlovu, CEO of Limpopo Tourism Agency.
Herald journalist Tintswalo Shipalana attended the Heritage Cookout competition at Baleni Camp in Giyani in celebration
of Heritage Month.
Sondela Academy culinary Mathlabane.
students battled against each Semenya has a Grande
other in the Heritage Day Diploma in Food and Wine
Cookout at Baleni Camp and five other international
in Giyani on Thursday 23 diplomas in wine and patisserie
September. making.
The ten trainees from He has worked as a personal
the Hlomela Campus were chef for a renowed Irene
mentored by renowed South family, catered for Howard
African chef, Lesego Semenya Buffett (Warren Buffett’s son)
‘Les DaChef’, who helped them and various South African
cook traditional meals with a celebrities. Some of his
twist. Semenya was invited by accolades include representing
the Chief Executive Officer the country in Russia in 2017
of Limpopo Tourism Agency and in Kenya in 2019. He also
(LTA), Nomasonto Ndlovu to made the 2015 Mail&Guardian
assist the young trainees. Top 200 Young South Africans
The occasion was in Nkhensani Rikhotso was the students took a tour and list.
celebration of Heritage Month crowned the winner after her witnessed the salt making process Ndlovu said she was happy
under the theme ‘Rural mopani worms took the cup for done by a group of women with how the event turned out,
Development and Tourism’ best test according to Semenya. at Baleni on the banks of the because the students gained
hence the event was held in the The young chef will be featured Klein Letaba River. Afterwards valuable skills and the food was
rural area of Giyani. in Les DaChef’s upcoming they headed back to the camp delicious.
Some of the meals which book and she also received an where they cooked theri various “More than anything, as LTA
were prepared included mopani apron from the master chef and meals using fire, under the we are saying, come visit the
worms, termites, morogo, the soldout ‘Dijo’ book by supervision of Semenya province, you don’t have to go
dumpling prepared with maize Semenya. and their training oversees or wait for tourists.
meal, pap and many more. Before the cookout manager Stephen As locals we must be the ones
visiting our attractions.
Friday October 2, 2020 News \ Regional Herald
POLICE
TIPS
How to handle hostage situations and hijackings
The following safety hints are • Try to remain orientated
aimed at providing a potential regarding your movements,
hostage or hijacking victim with directions, time and place.
practical advice. • Allow yourself to be led by your
The motive of the perpetrators set captor(s).
the tone of their interaction with their • Fall flat and remain down during
victims. the relieving attack.
It is important to note that most • Do not at any time become panic
hostages, victims of hijacking stricken or hysterical.
survive the incident and are • Do not offer any form of
eventually released or rescued. resistance, unless you know what
In some instances, injuries and you are doing, where you are going
deaths are the result of inconsiderate and what the consequences of your
actions taken by the victims behaviour will be on other people
themselves. (hostages)
There are certain guidelines that
could increase a victim’s chances DON’TS
of survival and decrease the risk of • Do not become abusive and
humiliation, discomfort and injury: aggressive or lose your temper.
• Do not threaten or provoke the
DO’S captor(s).
13 people killed on Limpopo
• Do everything the perpetrators • Do not try to be a hero.
tell you to do. • Do not engage in an argument
• Try at all times to maintain your with the captor(s).
roads in four days
pride, dignity and self-respect. • Do not engage in any whispered
• Keep your brain active by conversations with anyone.
playing games in your mind (mind • Do not use foreign concepts or
games), daydreaming and reading languages, as this could arouse the
whatever you are offered, when you captors’ suspicions.
Transport and Community Safety MEC three head-on collisions in four days. are in captivity for a long period. • Do not make any demands.
Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya is concerned Reckless and negligent driving has been cited • To maintain your physical • Do not be sympathetic towards
about the increasing number of people killed on as the possible cause in all the accidents. strength you should eat the food your captors’ cause.
the provincial roads. The major one was the collision between two provided by your captor(s). • Do not try to escape, as this could
This after 13 people died in road accidents trucks at Dendron on Thursday evening where • Try to maintain a sense of place you at risk.
in four days of which five were pedestrians. four people died. humour, but do not ridicule the These safety hints are published by
“Pedestrians are either knocked down by Lerule-Ramakhanya said there will be Zero aggressors. SAPS, Division:
speeding vehicles while crossing at designated tolerance to motorists who continue to violate • Try to remain orientated Visible Policing, in support of
areas or by vehicles that lose control and veer and disobey traffic rules. regarding your movements, hostage negotiators in the best
off the roads,” said Lerule-Ramakhanya. She further said that the department will directions, time and place. interest of the community.
She said the number of head-on crashes is reinforce and increase visibility to ensure
also on the rise and that six people died from compliance.
Regional Herald / News Friday October 2, 2020
Friday October 2, 2020 News \ Regional Herald
Regional Herald / Motoring Friday October 2, 2020
Auto USEFUL INFO WHEN
News CONSIDERING THE
RIGHT CARAVAN
What do I intend the caravan
for?
A - On tar road only
B - On tar and/or gravel roads
C - On tar, gravel, rough,
corrugated, deep sand roads.
D - Extreme off-road conditions.
Category A caravans are
generally higher and wider than
the two vehicle and, therefore,
do not follow in the vehicle
tracks. They are structurally not
built for off-road conditions with
low ground clearance.
Category B caravans are similar
to category A in witdth and height
and are structurally built for good
gravel roads and have a better
ground clearance.
Categrory C caravans are more
robust in construction. The
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR ON AN OFF-ROAD CARAVAN whells should be in line with the
two vehicle track. The height of
the caravan is lower with high
• Exceptional chassis structural integrity including axle, spring insulation infill panels.
ground clearance.
packs, shock absorbers and coupler head. • Towing stability.
• No exposed electrical cables under the caravan. Ideally only • Height of stove and wash area 850mm to 900mm from the
Category D caravans are
the brake rod and brake cables should be exposed under the ground.
generally a more compact
chassis. • Caravan wheel tracks the same as the two vehicle tracks.
camper trailer type with
• Good ground clearance of 350mm to 500mm. • Roof height when closed 2m to 2,2m.
exceptional approach and
• Dust proof. • Internal floor to ceiling height 1,9m - 2m.
departure angles with high
•Insulated wall and roof panels. Internal and external wall • Entrance door height.
ground clearances.
panels should be bonded onto aluminium framework with • Quality taps, pumps, batteries and charging system.
TOWING TIPS
FROM GECKO
On tar - harder
tyre pressure
(varies from
size and type
of tyre). Gecko
recommended
pressure 2,8 bar.
Off-road - softer
tyre pressure
(varies from
size and type
of tyre). Gecko
recommended
pressure 1,8 bar.
Towning stability
is primarily
determined by the
correct down force
from the coupler
onto the two ball.
Should the down
force be too light,
the tail of the
caravan will sway.
Towing down force
is also variable
from caravan
to caravan as
well as from
vehicle to vehicle.
The caravan
manufacturers will
be able to guide
you.
Speed is definitely
dependant on
road and weather
conditions. Not
all brands have
the same towing
speed stability.
Friday October 2, 2020 Motoring \ Regional Herald
Off-road caravanning the ‘gecko’ way
Auto
News
With lockdown restrictions on travel lifted, South Africans have taken to the roads (and off-roads) to celebrate months of staying at home.
Herald asked local caravan builder in Haenertsburg, Gecko Off-road, for a few tips when buying and travelling towing a caravan.
In Haenertsburg a group of outdoor fixed toilet,” says Keith.
enthusiasts are making inroads in “We believed that there was a gap in the
producing high-end quality multi-terrain top end of the market for a luxury off-road/
caravans. on-road, 2-berth caravan with the same
Keith Teubes started Gecko, a caravan facilities.
building company, more than ten years “It would have to have a pop-up roof to
ago. “My wife, Alison, and I are fanatical reduce overall height for off-road use. We
about caravanning and the outdoors and do often sat at the campfire debating the pros
not enjoy staying in self-catering units or and cons of a caravan which combined
chalets. both on- and off-road capabilities and
“For the past 35-years we have owned finally decided to set about designing such
a number of caravan brands and had one a caravan,” he says.
caravan for on-road use and another for They used the gecko as their brand.
off-road. The on-road caravan was a 6,5m “These little creatures can go virtually
long, luxury 2-berth unit with a double bed anywhere and so the Gecko multi-terrain
and an inside shower cubicle and separate caravan home came into being.”
The Gecko Offroad factory in Haenertsburg.
CRITERIA GECKO USES IN THEIR DESIGN
Quality – best quality materials and to the long list of criteria needed to build
components used in the manufacturing a caravan which would appeal to the
process, dust proof and tow stability. experienced camper,” says Keith.
Manufacturing of the prototype began in
Luxury – fixed king-size bed, indoor shower 2009 and was completed two and a half
and separate, fixed toilet. years later.
“Before launching the Gecko, we completed
Simplicity – quick and easy to set up. a 10 000 km trip across Namibia and
Botswana traversing some of the worst,
“Our many years of camping and roughest and dustiest terrains to test the
caravanning experiences added value Gecko’s credentials.
Fireglass section at Gecko Offroad.
Regional Herald / Entertainment Friday October 2, 2020
Buti na Buti releases new banging album
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tintswalo Shipalana
Award winning, Buti na Buti, has
released their eighth studio album, ‘I
mali’ recently.
The Tsonga musical duo comprises of
blood brothers, Lawrence and Sydney
Chauke from Mariveni village in the
Greater Tzaneen Municipality.
The pair penetrated the music
industry in 2007 and three years later
they decided to have their own studio
called BNB Media SA, situated in their
village.
The studio has produced many
talented musicians including Chabalala,
Sesi na Sesi, Mthimbana, T-Math and
Buti Mkhabela to name but a few.
In 2019 the brothers won the Best
Xitsonga Album of the Year at the
South African Traditional Music
Awards.
This year they were also nominated
in the MLFM Xitsonga Music Awards
in the Best Duo of the Year category,
but they unfortunately fell short.
The recent album consist of 10 songs
of which one is an instrumental.
According to Sydney the album is the
first CD and is in high demand.
The sound of the new album is
different from the previous projects, it
has house drums and composition. Above:Buti na Buti’s new 10
"We have been listening to to artists track album, I mali.
such as the late Peter Tenat, Matshwa
Bemuda and Lucky Dube since 1996.
For more information send an email
to bnbmediasayouth@gmail.com or Left: Sydney and Lawrence
follow them on their Facebook page, Chauke, known as Buti na
Buti na Buti the Premier. Buti.
Vusimuzi releases two life changing debut singles
Gospel musician, Michael Vusimuzi and drummer organiser. Productions and Gaynon Mboweni.
Mboweni released two single albums “I have worked with great musicians, “God has been good to me by giving
recently. such as Kenny Shivambu who was a me a message for his people. I am the
The first single is titled ‘Loko yeso ari leader of Tivumbeni College Choir. composer of the first two singles. The
na hina’ and the second one is ‘Ndzi ta “I also worked at Go_Explo Chapter third and fourth singles are currently
famba na yeso’. He told the Herald that Two as a backing vocalist,” he being composed,” he added.
singing gospel music is a ministry, as he explained. When he is not at the studio
writes music which agrees with the word As a music leader at SCO his or at home with his family
of God. music skills was refined through “I have worked (wife and two sons), he is
His musical journey started at a tender practising with his friend Chris with great a full time Mathematics
age when he was bitten by the music bug Hlungwane who is now leading teacher at Acorns to Oaks
and has not looked back ever since. Goodhope Christian Centre at musicians” Comprehensive High School
“At Mbangwa Primary School, I joined Elim Waterfall. in Acornhoek in Mpumalanga.
the school choir and in 1998 I was a He added that other people such For more information
music leader at Altona System Recovery. as Dawn Mushwana have also played on his music, contact him on
“Gospel music has always been part an important role mentoring him in his 0836748258, or email; MVMboweni@
of my life. In 1999 I joined Tivumbeni ministry. gmail.com or follow him on his
College of Education where I did a Mboweni added that with the help Facebook page; Vusimuzi Mboweni and
diploma in Education. In same year I was of God, he will be looking forward to Instagram:Vusimuzi Mboweni
elected as a deputy music and drummer releasing new singles before the end
organiser for the Student Christian of 2020. In 2021, he will release a full
Organisation (SCO). album.
“The following year I was the music He has worked with Mbetse
Vusimuzi Mboweni.Friday October 2, 2020 Community \ Mopani Herald 3
Judy takes the world of fashion overseas
Tintswalo Shipalana Ethiopia of Axum and Lalibela where you
enter a world like no other.
Fashion designer, Judy Sanderson “There is a legend that the Ark of the
Bernado from Nkowankowa is flying the Covenant (10 commandments) is stored in
South African flag high internationally with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church in
her clothing line. Axum.
She named the sophisticated clothing “In Lalibela, they carved churches from
brand after herself, Judy Sanderson, which within the earth from “living rock” as a
currently sells worldwide through an online symbolic representation of Jerusalem.
store and social platforms. “It almost seemed like I travelled to
She told the Herald that she believes that biblical times where lepers begged outside
clothes should showcase the woman and not the synagogues.
the other way around. “In the early hours of the morning people
"I create pieces through a contemporary come out to pray all dressed in white," she
lens for the modern woman with a explained.
directional aesthetic. She believes that it is fundamental for
“My clothes transcend fashion to inspire
strength and confidence in the women who
wears them.
“They are visual statements that narrate
my African stories.”
The brand is age- and timeless and
effortlessly combines function with flair.
“We are a sustainable brand and therefore
we respect people, animals and nature in our Judy Sanderson Bernado, international fashion designer.
sourcing and production chain," she said.
After passing her Grade 12 in Merensky
High School, she studied B.Com Accounting
Science at the Universtity of Pretoria.
She worked in Kenya and Cape Town for
Procter and Gamble (P&G), an American
company for six years.
In 2013 she moved to China where she
did her degree in fashion design in Hong
Kong.
She now lives in Portugal for the past
four years with her husband and their three
children.
Bernado met her better half in Kenya
while she was on an African tour while she
was still with P&G.
She says living in Portugal has been an
experience of constant learning and growing.
“You have to be tolerant of the food, culture,
landscape and mannerisms which is quite women to stand on their own feet and to go
different from South Africa.” after their dreams unapologetically.
However the warmth of the Portuguese "Before we were wives and mothers,
people has made her feel at home in no time. we were individuals with dreams and
She says that Europe is a very beautiful aspirations.
continent, where cultural expressions “We should not lose track of that. I have
varying from country to country. found that by surrounding myself with
"Geographically, the distance between people who are better than me in their
countries is much shorter than in Africa respective fields, enriches me with great
and the Schengen open borders agreement learning that I apply to my life and company.
enables us to freely drive from one country Never stop learning," she concluded.
to the other," she added. For more information visit www.
The well travelled young woman says her judysanderson.com and also @
favourite country in the world is Ethopia. judysandersonofficial on both Facebook and
"I have travelled to the remote parts of Judy Sanderson Bernado (left) models her own clothes. Instagram.
Organisations team up to tackle youth unemployment
Unemployed young people are invited to Africa may not know the term ‘gig acquiring new skills at no cost to them, like an obvious choice – we know their
be part of a joint initiative to tackle youth economy’, they all know what a ‘hustle’ which ultimately makes them more business model and that they have an
unemployment. is, and that’s what we are offering – part- valuable in the workplace should they extensive database of young people.
Gig technology company, M4Jam and time and short-term work contracts that enter the formal workplace,” she adds. “As an ecosystem convenor, we hope
youth development lab Lucha Lunako can provide income in a flexible way,” Alana Bond, co-founder of Lucha to play an important role as facilitator
have entered into a partnership to provide says Georgie Midgley, M4Jam’s Chief Lunako, says that what M4Jam seeks to for M4Jam to extend work opportunities
work and training opportunities to young Executive Officer. do in building careers of young people in into the pool of young people our partner
unemployed people around the country. M4Jam is a digital networking platform South Africa is one of the key building organisations deal with, so we see a lot of
To join the initiative young people must which brings together companies that need blocks in young people’s development strategic synergy in sharing resources with
download an M4Jam platform on their tasks like market research completed and and fits neatly with the vision of her M4Jam,” Bond says.
cellphones and become what they term “jobbers” who are trained to complete organisation: The two organisations are currently
‘jobbers’, from there they can pick and these tasks for various incentives – “A world where youth use their agency engaging to align future campaigns that
choose the short-term jobs/gigs they would including hard cash. All jobbers need and skills to access sustainable and decent will help alleviate the impact of Covid-19
like to take part in. to sign up and be included in M4Jam’s work, with the ability to build aspirational on employment and work opportunities
Beginning with around 100 unemployed database of available jobbers is a feature careers. We believe young people need for young people, which will be available
youth, the collaboration will create a phone and time to complete micro-tasks. to have the basic mental, emotional, to both South African nationals and youth
development and support ecosystem that Some tasks can be completed in just psychosocial and competency tools to who are not citizens.
can provide meaningful income for those minutes. “While M4Jam allows people transcend the often-traumatic conditions “Both M4Jam and Lucha Lunako
who have all but lost hope of securing to bring in income over and above other of their upbringings. Young people with literally exist for the sole purpose of
formal employment. sources, we have found that many young these strong foundations are able to helping the unemployed and under-
Lucha Lunako implements youth people in particular have come to rely develop themselves into active citizens employed, so we foresee a long and
development initiatives by focusing on upon tasks from the M4Jam platform for who participate in the economic activities fruitful partnership in solving the pressing
foundation building and creating linkages income in what is obviously an extremely of a nation, which also contributes to question of ‘where can I find a job?’ for
that enable young people to become challenging time in our economy,” says addressing the issues of poverty and as many young people as possible,” says
economically active and build careers, Midgley. inequality.” Midgley.
through collaboration partners. Jobbers not only gain opportunities to “We have been familiar with M4Jam for “Our partner youth development
The alignment of values and the be called upon to complete tasks, such as a few years and followed their journey, organisations are very excited about the
opportunity to address poverty and plotting routes to market for consumer and when we needed to conduct a survey prospects of not only providing earning
inequality through a partnership with goods companies, but they also receive among the country’s youth to find out opportunities but in maintaining the
M4Jam was clear from the outset. training each time they are assigned to how the Covid-19 pandemic was affecting dignity of the country’s youth, who have
“While many young people in South a project. “Over time, jobbers end up them, M4Jam’s digital platform seemed struggled against hopelessness.”Friday October 2, 2020 | 015-307-5050 FREE
Local soccer academy needs sponsorship
Refilwe Sebola despite some of the challenges they faced. He said that this year the academy has training equipment, especially balls. We
"The challenges we face are that parents over 60 players and is expected to continue also need a taxi to transport our players
Tshepo soccer Academy based in Kgapane give us their kids at the young age of playing competitive football when the LFA during league games.” They have only two
township is one of the most professional 10-years-old and we do the hard work of SAFA league open soon. They are therefore soccer kits, one was bought by Sebopetsa
soccer development academies in the training them. “But when they reach the in need of a sponsorship in the form of 40 himself while the other one was a donation
Mopani district. age of 16- and 17-years-old they prevent soccer balls and a 22-seater mini-bus taxi. from Turkeyline granite. Those who wish to
Since 2013 they have been identifying, them from playing football to concentrate "For us to continue producing top quality sponsor the academy can call Sebopetsa on
grooming and promoting young talented on their studies. We do players we need to have the necessary 076 968 3724. Players who wish to join the
players from local villages and townships. value education at Tshepo academy must also use the same number.
So far they have promoted over thirteen Academy, but we also
players to reserve sides of professional know that football is a high
soccer clubs, two of whom are now playing income sport and it must not
for Black Leopard, a Premier Soccer League be taken for granted,” said
(PSL) team while eleven others have played Sebopetsa.
for Kaizer Chiefs, Pirates and Witbank Spurs He appealed to parents to
Juniors respectively. understand that education
The two players who are at Black and football work together.
Leopards are Tebogo Modiba (21) and Selby "When our players reach
Rapatsa (21). The two were part of the Black Grade 12 we tell them
Leopards team that saved their PSL status in to attend training once a
the promotional/ relegation playoffs. week on Fridays, because
Academy coach Tshepo Sebopetsa, who we understand that they
is a product of Wits Juniors FC under coach need to have more time to
Zeca Margues, played professional football study,” he added.
for City Pillars FC in 2002 before retiring in Another challenge they
2003 due to a knee injury. He is a qualified have is the neglected
coach with the South African Football condition of Kgapane
Association (SAFA) D license and Future Stadium. According to
Champs coaching license. His u.17 team Sebopetsa, the stadium
was competing in the SAFA league (senior was mostly used for
local football association) before lockdown festivals and other events
and was doing very well. In the 2016/2017 instead of soccer games
season, they played in the LFA promotional and people have been
playoff games. They were also runner-ups leaving broken bottles on
in many local senior soccer tournaments the field.You can also read
