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The secret about success, ‘While social media has lucky breaks, and breakthroughs given us the means to connect with hundreds Author of The Slight Edge, Jeff Olson example a challenging work assign- of people, it doesn’t writes about success as follows: “We ment is neither too hard or too easy, celebrate that dramatic discovery, pushing us beyond our current capa- support real connection’ Vlada Bortnik the big breakthrough that catapults bilities so that we learn and move to the hero into a new place. In other the next level without being so diffi- Vlada Bortnik text; which help provide that vital words, we buy lottery tickets. cult that we ‘snap’. “emotionally nutritious” communi- The truth of breakthroughs and lucky In order to maximise performance, Research validates the idea that cation – are absent. We might feel breaks is that, yes, they do happen – we need to move beyond our com- but they don’t happen out of thin air. fort zone to a place of optimal anxiety love and support, real connection, like we’re talking, but we’re really They are grown, like a crop: Planted, where we experience slightly higher and the ability to feel authentic and just typing. cultivated and ultimately harvested.” stress levels than usual. This can empowered are human needs which Marco Polo is a product that could “While ‘achievers’ in different ar- be applied to any field or situation as allow us to become our best selves. truly offer a way to have deep, au- eas from academics to career, sport, follows: Right now we are experiencing thentic relationships with loved business and others may appear to 1. Assess your current position or have overnight success, the truth is situation in terms of where you are a well-documented loneliness epi- ones. We wanted to engineer a plat- their success is most often based on now vs where you want to be. demic. A recent study estimated form that would help people feel the accumulative (cumulative?) im- 2. Know that it’s going to take time. that loneliness has the same impact closer to each other in a way that pact of continuous effort which push- Don’t be fooled by the myth of talent on mortality as smoking 15 ciga- was honest, genuine, and mutually es them just outside their comfort or overnight success. Everyone has rettes a day. supportive. zone,” says educational and career to pay the price of time and effort. While social media use wasn’t the We now hear daily from people expert from Boston City Campus & 3. Breakdown your path into sec- Business College, Natalie Rabson. tions of manageable chunks where only contributor to loneliness cited who use Marco Polo for exactly this Our comfort zone is by definition, you tackle smaller tasks or sections. in the study, it was notable among purpose. As we bring millions of ‘comfortable’ – that happy place 4. Set aside study or work time to them. This “social media paradox” people together, we’re also working where we feel safe, unchallenged focus. Natalie Rabson refers to the idea that while social to get research-based findings about with our routines and other famil- 5. Be aware of your success at tack- media has given us the means to how the app improves social health of competency in any field,” says iar factors. Operating in this space ling the task and make the necessary connect with hundreds of people, by connecting people in emotion- leads to unchanged performance Rabson. adjustments to increase support. or competency. On the other hand, Think of a matric student now enter- 6. Have patience. it doesn’t support real connection. ally nutritious ways. setting impossible goals with ridicu- ing a University like Boston - every- 7. Commit to doing it and feeling un- Instead, we use social media to A recent report suggests that In- lous time frames can result in under- thing is unfamiliar, the environment, comfortable, knowing that stretching make outward-facing bids for at- stagram is experimenting with hid- achievement or burnout from push- the teaching methodology, exams, yourself is not always pleasant but tention and then judge our worth by ing the number of likes a post gets ing too hard. Brian Johnson calls the course material and new col- you will develop greater competence the number of likes and hits. Rather from everyone but the person who this the snap zone, where just as an leagues. It’s a very stressful event as you continue. elastic band will snap when pulled – yet everyone faces the challenges, “Achievement is the same for every- than make good on its promise of posted it. There are also hints that too far, so too will we when pushed step by step- and moves forward, one. Keep in mind that the major authentic interactions, social media Twitter is considering changes in too far. making new friends, getting help barrier is often the emotional unease can contribute to feelings of dis- the way they report engagement. Mindfulness and performance ex- from classmates, and getting through of not wanting to experience the ini- tance and isolation. These are indicators that others in pert, George Mumford who has the exams. Why? It’s something we tial discomfort,” says Rabson. Texting is another example of a the tech community agree that we coached basketball greats such as know we have to do to hold that de- The trick is to reframe this discom- communication technology that has can do more to strengthen the bonds Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and gree in our hands in a few years. We fort and see it as a positive, neces- Shaq, to name a few, talks about the have an end goal in site which is mo- sary step to experience in order to become ubiquitous but falls short of connection and help battle the middle path – the area between the tivating. And we approach the chal- achieve the end goal. As you move when it comes to nurturing our loneliness epidemic. comfort and discomfort zone. lenges step by step. through your discomfort zone, you’ll most important relationships. Humans are biologically wired to “While stress is usually perceived “This ‘good stress’ or the eustress find yourself feeling comfortable on Texting is about speed, brevity, connect. It’s only reasonable that as something negative, in actual fact zone is where elite performers, aca- the next level and the next, with a and efficiency. A huge part of our our technology should do the same. demics and the like play,” says Rab- a certain amount of stress is neces- continuously evolving middle path,” day-to-day interaction takes place Vlada Bortnik is the CEO & Co- sary in order to evolve to a new level son of the middle path where for concludes Rabson. in texts, but tone, emotion, and con- founder Marco Polo. 15 - 22 August 2019 Inner-city Gazette 3 News MMC concerned with special needs workers

‘Persons with disabilities in particular need every support we can give in terms of mentorship, coaching and any other necessary tools of trade required to enable them to thrive within the City’

Johannesburg - City of Joburg Group Cor- porate and Social Services MMC Ntombi Khumalo has indicated concerns about dis- MMC Ntombi Khumalo abled staff of the City on several issues that affect them in the workplace. civil service that serves the residents of Jo- Khumalo wanted to know if the employees burg with pride, we need to attend to all is- had easy access and enough facilities. That sues that may hinder people with special included toilet facilities, training and equal needs to perform to the best of their ability,” opportunities to grow like anyone else. Khumalo said. “Here at Metro Centre some of our rest- She has urged all departments to commit rooms do not accommodate people with dis- to providing the necessary support to every abilities, people have to go to certain floors employee. to get facilities that will accommodate their “Persons with disabilities in particular needs. Another challenge that cuts across to need every support we can give in terms of every employee is stationery. I have to buy mentorship, coaching and any other neces- my own stationery because there isn’t any in sary tools of trade required to enable them the City,” said Khumalo. to thrive within the City. We also ensure that She said people with disabilities have been the recruitment processes are accessible to excluded from the mainstream of society, and people with special needs, compared to other continued to experience difficulty in access- applicants with the same level of education ing fundamental rights. and qualifications. The City must therefore “As the leadership of the City of Joburg we continuously improve the contractual obliga- acknowledge that people with special needs tions with the recruitment agencies to support require special attention, and if we want to and encourage applications from people with achieve our priority to create a professional disabilities,” Khumalo said. 4 Inner-city Gazette 15 - 22 August 2019 News Threats on journos worry council ‘Threats of violence through social media are intended to undermine media freedom, and that aggrieved members of the public and politicians should use existing channels to lodge complaints’

Johannesburg - During its annual should use existing channels to up from 499 the previous year. Of advocate and press Ombud is the general meeting last Wednesday the lodge complaints. those 533 complaints Press Om- increase in complaints about publi- Press Council of said The Press Council’s executive di- budsman Pippa Green issued seven cations’ failures to provide a right it is concerned with threats that are rector Latiefa Mobara urged mem- rulings, which are available on the of reply to subjects of reportage. levelled at journalists, and urged bers of the public to use its pro- council’s website, the regulatory This was a matter to be addressed the public to rather use appropriate cesses to resolve disputes with the body explained. with the media through training platforms to resolve disputes. media. “She found in favour of complain- workshops over the next financial The organization noted that threats “In recent weeks, we have seen ants in three matters, and three in year,” the Press Council said. of violence through social media tweets about senior and seasoned favour of the media. The last ruling The council also announced that are intended to undermine media journalists who are allegedly part of was partially in favour of the com- the Press Code had been translated freedom, and that aggrieved mem- a cabal,” Mobara said. plainant but most complaints were into isiZulu and Afrikaans to im- Press Ombud Pippa Green bers of the public and politicians The council heard 533 complaints, dismissed. Of concern to the public prove access to its processes. School sexual violence declines, says MEC Johannesburg - During Education lion learners and the majority is well MEC Panyaza Lesufi’s visit to the behaved. It is unfortunate that they Thuto Lesedi Secondary School in have to be brushed with one brush as Vosloorus, where a 16-year-old pupil learners not behaving well,” Lesufi was allegedly assaulted and raped by said. two boys; he said while there have He said he had engaged with school been incidents of violence in schools governing body (SGB) members and in the past two months, cases of sex- principals, discussing issues of sexu- ual violence on school premises has al abuse, and could assure that there declined. was a decline. “The cases that we have are indeed Lesufi said the challenge with such worrying. Since the beginning of cases in schools is how officials deal this year, I don’t think we have got with them. Teachers and manage- MEC Panyaza Lesufi more than 70 cases. We have 2.3 mil- ment at the Ekurhuleni school have been accused of not fol- lowing protocol when dealing with the case, and not providing details im- mediately to the depart- ment on the circumstances of the incident. Lesufi said the SGB and district would now have to account as to why pro- tocol was not followed. Charges of rape were laid against two matric pupils but were dropped because the prosecutor declined to proceed with the case owing to inconsistencies in a statement. “We will go back to the drawing board as it is believed that the school, police, district officials and NPA had let it down in the way it han- dled the matter.” Among other issues, Lesufi said there is the infestation of drugs on premises. Allegations that some pupils deal in drugs on school premises and recruit younger peers have been made. “It is impossible to have security personnel sta- tioned at all schools in the province, even though the department would be pleased to implement such a system. I don’t have the budget to do so and I don’t want to create a false ex- pectation that we have the capability, and resources to search every learner who comes to our school premises,” Lesufi said. 15 - 22 August 2019 Inner-city Gazette 5 News Security guard shot dead Kensington - A security guard was between 10:30 and 10:40, and got the suspects shot him about three Jordaan added that the armed gang shot dead when he tried to stop an away with cash and cellphones, the times. The security guard fired a lot fled the scene in three vehicles; a armed robbery at the HiFi Corpora- total value of which had not yet of shots back at the suspects. Ac- white Volkswagen Caddy, a white tion shop in Park Meadows, Kens- been determined at the time. cording to video footage, it looks Volkswagen Polo and a silver ington, last Wednesday, according “While somebody pressed the like he hit three of the suspects. All Chevrolet Cruze. to police. panic button from inside, a secu- the suspects managed to get away. Jordaan said they were studying Police spokesperson Captain Jo- rity guard from National Security Unfortunately, the security guard the video footage and that the han Jordaan said about eight armed responded. When he arrived out- passed away after he fired the shots forensics team was working men held up the electronics store side the HiFi Corporation, one of at the suspects,” he said. to identify the suspects involved. Captain Johan Jordaan Bogus cop nabbed, accomplice flees

Johannesburg - Last Saturday a 41-year-old woman was arrested for impersonating a police officer, kidnap- ping and extorting money from unsuspecting people in the Joburg CBD, and police are hunting for her male companion who fled the scene, according to police. Police spokesperson Xoli Mbele said the incident happened at corner Lilian Ngoyi and Von Brandis streets on August 10. “Two bogus police officers, a male and female, al- legedly robbed a 24-year-old man and his friend. The victims came from Mpumalanga to buy stock for their business when they were confronted by the two sus- pects, who asked for their passports. When the victims told them that they had left the passports at home, the two bogus officers demanded R2 000 from each of them. The two walked with them around the CBD until they searched them. They took R5 000 in cash from them and fled. The victims screamed for help and community members apprehended the female suspect; who had to be rescued by police from angry commu- nity members. An amount of R2 050 was recovered from her,” Mbele said. He added that police are searching for the male sus- pect, believed to have fled with the rest of the money. 6 Inner-city Gazette 15 - 22 August 2019 15 - 22 August 2019 Inner-city Gazette 7 News

Some performers during the previous event Suburb ready for Spring Fair Kensington - The Rhodes Park will been organised for children and once more rise to the sound of mu- adults. That includes a talent contest sic on September 8, when the an- which will offer the youth a chance nual Spring Fair kicks off, with the to display their talents. Prizes will Jeppe Pipe band opening the event. be awarded to winning entrants. This will be the 28th anniversary A variety of vendors will provide of the event, which has become an assortment of goods on sale. As the suburb’s annual attraction. The usual there will be a book sale at the Some of the women who attended the event event started as a community event Rhodes Park Library for good qual- to welcome spring in 1989. ity books at amazingly low prices. The day will be celebrated with mu- The association sponsors Kens- Makro celebrates the indomitable spirit of women sic and entertainment for the whole ington-based projects, such as PPS family. The focus of the Spring Fair and Clean Village. The fair is also In celebration of Women’s Day, Makro rapper Nadia Nakai also graced the ganization, partners, employees and held a heart-warming event for 60 event with her presence. stakeholders. The ladies were treated this year is to showcase talented a means of providing charity organ- women at their head offices in Sunnin- The glitz and glam event led by MC to a fashion show showcasing Makro Kensington residents, called ‘for isations an opportunity to gather ghill on 8 August 2019, under the topic Catherine Constantinides was truly fit clothing and shoes for all the latest in Kensington by Kensington’. funds for their work. ‘Celebrating the Indomitable Spirit of for a queen with the red carpet rolled sportswear, sleepwear, smart and ca- Transport will be available within Security will be supplied by Dili- Women’. out, goodie bags ready and once in a sual wear. the park to help the elderly and gence Security, National Security The speakers were Shahista Thokan lifetime artwork prizes including digital “We would like to extend a token of a life coach, Gloria Nkosi the deputy sketches, portrait paintings and sketch- appreciation to Unilever for being one those unable to walk long distances. and Fire (Pty) Ltd, Fidelity Security country director at Hope Worldwide es by Siza Tshabalala, John Adams of the sponsors of the event and a big Entertainment will be provided by Services, Top Security and SAPS. SA, well renowned artist John Adams and Brian Mtakati. thank you to all the ladies that attended Bobby Louw and Diana Diog. Vari- The entry fee is R20 for adults, R10 and locally and internationally recog- All the attendees were selected rep- the event, Farzana Sonvadi the Corpo- ous games and entertainment have for children and R5 for pensioners. nized musician Cici. The well-known resentatives of Makro customers, or- rate Affairs Manager for Makro SA. 8 Inner-city Gazette 15 - 22 August 2019 News

‘We had our famous 1GB promotion, which we decided was not generating value and we pulled it out of the market. A lot of those SIMs have since become dormant and contributed to the drop in prepaid users’

MTN chief executive Rob Shuter Telecoms giant loses subscribers Johannesburg – Africa’s tele- under the network roaming agree- communications giant MTN lost ment with Cell C resulted in a almost two million subscribers in R393 million impairment. South Africa in the six months to “We are evaluating a sustainable June this year. solution to the agreement with In a statement MTN said it had Cell C,” Shuter said. MMC Nico de Jager with the schools principal Khanyisile Thwala during the event 1.9 million less local subscribers The domestic prepaid service compared to December, bringing revenue declined 5.5 percent on the total subscribers to 29.2 mil- the introduction of out of data lion in the period under review, as bundle rates and regulations by MMC addresses learners about price-sensitive consumers opted the Independent Communications for cheaper data offerings. It has Authority of South Africa (Icasa). 1.1 million fewer active data sub- Commenting on the recent re- scribers, although postpaid cus- lease of the policy on high-de- responsible waste management tomers increased marginally by mand spectrum and policy direc- 0.1 percent to 5.6 million. tion on the licensing of a Wireless The MMC has requested Pikitup to undertake awareness campaigns in schools on MTN chief executive Rob Shut- Open Access Network, Shuter the importance of refraining from littering, and for the children to be advocates of er said the 1GB promotion had said it was a move in the right di- protecting the environment by discouraging littering and illegally dumping waste contributed to the decline. rection, and lacked detail. “We had our famous 1GB pro- “We are still not clear how much Johannesburg - Last Wednesday The MMC has requested Pikitup working on a school recycling com- motion, which we decided was not spectrum will be available to mo- Joburg Environment Infrastructure to undertake awareness campaigns petition to increase the amount of generating value and we pulled it bile operators,” he said. Services MMC Nico De Jager in schools on the importance of re- waste being recycled. out of the market. A lot of those Overall the MTN group had encouraged over 800 pupils at the fraining from littering, and for the Since the launch of the Separation SIMs have since become dormant strong subscriber growth of 7.7 Bertrams Junior Primary School to children to be advocates of protect- at Source programme in July last and contributed to the drop in pre- million in the first six months of play a role in reducing waste going ing the environment by discourag- year, there has been a notable diver- paid users,” he said. the year to reach a total of 240 to Pikitup’s landfill sites through re- ing littering and illegally dumping sion of recyclable waste from land- Shuter said delayed payments million subscribers. Reuters cycling. waste. fill sites. However, more still needs De Jager emphasised that litter The children were also taught to be done to ensure that large quan- and illegally dumped waste end up about the separation at source pro- tities of recyclable materials are not Brothers held for mother’s murder in the city’s waterways; and then in gramme; which compels residents disposed of in landfill sites. the ocean; where plastic kills large in certain areas to dispose of recy- The school’s principal Khanyisile Brakpan - A 43-year-old woman involved in the murder of their quantities of marine life. clable materials into plastic bags Thwala appreciated the efforts to was found fatally stabbed at her mother after one of them was found “If we do not recycle in large quan- that Pikitup distributes, to divert educate children about responsible mother’s Brakpan North home on to have a cut on his face, and the tities we may not have an ocean to recyclable waste from landfill sites. waste management practices; and Women’s Day last Friday. other had bloodstains on his shoes. talk about because the large quan- Pikitup’s four landfill sites have requested that such initiatives also It is suspected she died at the hands According to Brakpan police, the tities of plastic that ends up in our just over four-and-a-half years’ culminate in cleaning campaigns in of one or both of her sons, the Brak- victim’s mother left her two grand- oceans kill our fish,” de Jager said. life span remaining. Pikitup is also areas next to the school. pan Herald newspaper reported. sons, aged 22 and 24, at home with Brothers are alleged to have been their mother around 10am. She received a phone call later that af- ternoon from one of the brothers, telling her he had been asleep and woke up to find his mother on the floor. A knife, the handle of which was missing, was stuck in her neck. Police said upon arrival at the ad- dress, they found no signs of forced entry, and it was claimed the victim Disney’s Cookabout is an interactive game-show that uses cooking and food preparation to had committed suicide. create a fun-filled approach to healthy eating, stress-free cooking and affordable food. The Officers, however, observed that contestants battle it out each week to take home the Silver Spoon before the final cook-off one of the brothers had a ‘fresh’ cut when an overall winner is awarded the Disney Cookabout ‘Golden Trophy’ as well as R50 000 on his face. for their school to implement a healthy living initiative. A blood-stained item of clothing was found in the house, and police Tau Tsotetsi is 11 years old and lives in Ellispark. to perfect, because it is easy to mess up. In also noted what appeared to be a This is his second acting role and he enjoys the his spare time, Tau loves reading, drawing and bloodstain on a shoe belonging to interactive nature of Disney Cookabout. animating. the other brother. He entered the show to learn more about His favourite thing about being on the show is Both were detained on a charge of cooking as he only bakes at home. His signature meeting new people and the cooking tips and dish is tiramisu, which he says took him a while tricks he learnt on every episode. murder and the clothing and other evidence was seized by police. 15 - 22 August 2019 Inner-city Gazette 9 News Undertakers’ grim task of burying unidentified corpses Susan Njanji of unidentified cadavers, with the most populous province of Johannesburg - Every month un- reporting an average of 1 000 each dertakers take on the grim task of year. mass pauper burials at the Olifants- Professor Jeanine Vellema, head vlei cemetery on the outskirts of of forensic pathology at Johannes- southern Joburg. The bodies have burg’s Wits University, who is also been lying in public morgues, un- in charge of Gauteng’s 11 public identified and unclaimed, for up to morgues said: “It’s incredibly high, three months. 1 000 people being unidentified in At the busiest mortuaries in Johan- just one province.” nesburg, one in every 10 bodies is Most of the unidentified bodies at unidentified. the morgues are thought to be un- As each flimsy coffin is pulled off documented migrants. a refrigerated truck, one undertaker Millions of African migrants pour reads aloud an identity number in- into South Africa, the continent’s scribed on top, while another ticks most advanced economy, in search Morgue workers bury the coffin of an unidentified body. Pic: Guillem Sartorio/AFP off the number on a sheet of paper of greener pastures. “Johannesburg wheeled into an examination room Stephen Fonseca, a forensic expert bodies handled at the Hillbrow to confirm it has been buried. The has the highest percentage because for hours of meticulous data col- with the ICRC said: “An uniden- mortuary a month are positively only other marker on each coffin of the migrant and immigrant popu- lection, piecing together evidence tified body doesn’t really tell us identified, according to Trisha-Jean is a basic description of the body lation,” said Vellema. such as fingerprints, dental patterns, anything about their origin. The au- Mahon, a forensic practitioner. by gender and skin colour, noth- A team of volunteer forensic prac- tattoos, tribal marks or any distinc- thorities are overwhelmed. There is “It’s a very good success rate. ing more detailed than “black adult titioners from the Wits medical tive scars. But for undocumented only so much space in the mortuary When we initiated our project, we female” or “white male adult” for school dedicate two days a week foreigners, the data is hard to match to hold the remains. It’s really tough had the impression that we would example. to looking for clues to identify the with any official paperwork. for them to manage these volumes.” probably get none,” said Mahon. Without any ceremony, the cof- bodies. Despite the challenges, the Interna- “It’s a massive continent and we Scientists are also examining ways fins are hastily put into freshly-dug At the largest and busiest morgue tional Committee of the Red Cross work with the authorities to develop to distinguish where people come graves, three-metre deep, with three in Johannesburg’s Hillbrow area, (ICRC) helps South Africa to match very pragmatic ways to link these from through chemical “signatures” or four stacked in each hole. they pull out a body from the cold data with individuals reported miss- unidentified bodies to individual found in a corpse, possibly linking South Africa is feeling the strain room and place it on a gurney ing from neighbouring countries families,” said Fonseca. them to food, drink or air from a from having to deal with hundreds as blood drips on the floor. It is such as Zimbabwe or Mozambique. About 40 percent of the 16 or so specific location. Source AFP 10 Inner-city Gazette 15 - 22 August 2019 The Arts A tale of Scamtho, Ringas and Kwaito Set in a high school in the South Western Townships, this production seeks to use Scamtho Poetry as a vehicle to tell a unique township story about South African Kwaito, and how its vast catalogue has offered timeless nuanced vignettes and a myriad of insights about how the majority of Mzansi are living. Lusanda Zokufa the genres that he works with, to subvert it in the work as a pianist, have co-written an and even to advance it. ode to Mzansi Township Life and the music Ekasi Lam, written and directed by Jefferson Ekasi Lam has been dubbed the Kwaito- that best encapsulates the lokishi - Kwaito. Tshabalala, seeks to use Scamtho Poetry as a Anti-Musical. Ekasi Lam features an enigmatic Dr Tlale, a vehicle to tell a unique township story about The cast is a fierce ensemble of six, com- dedicated principal with the vision of build- South African Kwaito. prising of Andisiwe Mpinda, Kopano Tsha- ing the most advanced school in , “Kwaito music is inescapable in this Mzan- balala, Gugu Dhlamini, Mathews Rantsoma, and a former learner of his who now teaches si. It is ours. A creation that was and contin- Lucky Ndlovu and Simpho Mathenjwa. at the school, the feisty Ms Feni who looks ues to be authored by the black lived expe- Set in a high school in the South Western to be a part of growing this vision by con- rience and it engages black life. In Kwaito, Townships, this production seeks to use tributing a new way of looking at poetry and we have a national treasure; a monument to Scamtho Poetry as a vehicle to tell a unique how it is taught; this by introducing Kwaito the township, and to black life. In this era township story about South African Kwaito, to the literary syllabus. where we are in need of proposing compel- and how its vast catalogue has offered time- Boipelo, Liyana, Malibongwe and Khumo ling “new” offers to the existing and poten- less nuanced vignettes and a myriad of in- are the pupils whose lives sit in the actual tial theatre-going market, we ought to meet sights about how the majority of Mzansi are reality of these two grand dreamers. All else, abantu where they are, and Kwaito is that living. is Kwaito, for it is as though every song fos- place,” says Tshabalala. “It is an introspective look at ourselves, silizes unique urban memories into its every Tshabalala has built a strong following for through our most refined lens of art. As odes grove and pattern that weaves it. his live performances and an artistic reputa- go, they are lyrical, emotive texts of praise, Ekasi Lam is presented by Kiri Pink Nob tion that is cutting-edge, innovative and dar- and Kwaito is just that to black life,” says in association with the Market Theatre. The ing to subvert various genres. Tshabalala. production will premiere at the Market The- His audiences love it. He creates magical Tshabalala and Bernett Mulungo, the musi- atre from 21 August – 8 September. Ekasi Lam writer Jefferson Tshabalala experiences in a theatre by adding layers to cal director and composer; who also appears For more visit www.markettheatre.co.za. Circus group presents heritage show These are ordinary children who, through sheer determination and hours of hard work, have cultivated their enormous talent. This show is a celebration of the heritage of all South Africans Mashudu Muthakhi Today, Zip Zap performs at 65 shows throughout the city and further afield, pro- nationally every year, have undertaken 30 viding training and performance opportu- n extraordinary artistic collabora- world tours, gained local and global rec- nities for over 600 young people. Several Ation between Zip Zap Circus and the ognition and impact 2000 youth each year young musicians who graduated from this Johannesburg Youth Orchestra will be through their free social programmes. project now work with the Johannesburg performed for the first time at the Joburg Many of the Zip Zap students have joined Philharmonic Orchestra. Theatre in September, as part of Heritage the world stage as professional performers These are ordinary children who, through Month. in the industry. sheer determination and hours of hard The show, called Journey Beyond - a Sym- The Johannesburg Youth Orchestra is a work, have cultivated their enormous phonic Circus, artfully blends mesmerising full symphonic orchestra comprised entire- talent. This show is a celebration of the choreographed circus acts with orchestral ly of children playing stringed, wind and heritage of all South Africans. masterpieces, amplified by soloist Zolani percussion instruments. Audiences can anticipate a mesmerising Mahola from Freshlyground. Established in 1976, they are acclaimed musical and visual journey that pushes boundaries and reaches a crescendo of classical entertainment. A talented group of circus dare-devils will jump, fly and soar ef- fortlessly through the air in gravity-defying aerials and extraordinary acrobatics. The captivating beauty of these daring acts will be performed in concert with stirring symphonic performances and the hypnotic voices of Mahola and Zita Pretorius. “This is an authentic celebration of our country’s talented youth and cul- tural diversity. These are ordinary kids accomplishing extraordinary feats. Witnessing this world-class talent on one stage will reinforce your pride in being South African,” says Brent van Rensburg, Zip Zap co-founder and ar- tistic director. Visit the Joburg Theatre website for more information on the event. Soloist Zolani Mahola of Freshlyground 15 - 22 August 2019 Inner-city Gazette 11 The Arts Celebratory for music legend Newtown - Musicians Tsepo Tshola, Sipho struction has been completed and the sec- He has worked with American heavy- Hotstix Mabuse, Condry Ziqubu and many ond phase of furnishing is set to get under- weights like Quincy Jones, Harry Belafonte, more will pay tribute to music legend Cai- way. The Jazz Crusaders, Herb Alpert and others. phus Semenya at the Market Theatre on Au- The school is aimed at grooming and nur- He and his wife, Letta, arranged the Swahili gust 24. turing the next generation of musicians, ac- chant on Michael Jackson’s Liberian Girl. The event, called the Caiphus Semenya tors and dancers in the tutelage of legends In 1986 Semenya and nine other compos- at 80 Music Extravaganza: Celebrating a like Semenya, Hugh Masekela, Miriam ers were nominated for the Academy Award Milestone and the Birth of a Legacy; will Makeba, Letta Mbulu, Jonas Gwangwa, for Best Original Score for The Color also include music from BUWA, the theatri- Kippie Moeketsi, Zakes Mokae, John Kani, Purple. He received an Emmy Award for cal production he penned in 1986 about the Nomsa Manaka and others. his role in contributing the African music injustices of apartheid through the eyes of a Semenya, who was born in Alexandra, component of the soundtrack for the hit TV photojournalist. found his voice as a teenager in the vocal miniseries, Roots. The night will be preceded by an intimate quartet, the Katzenjammer Kids. As part of the South African cohort of dinner before heading out to the John Kani In 1958, he and his group were recruit- exiled musicians such as Miriam Makeba, Theatre of the Market Theatre. ed by the Union of Southern African Art- Hugh Masekela and his wife Letta Mbulu Semenya’s actual birthday is August 19. ists which had its headquarters in Dorkay they provided a soft-landing pad in the US Sello Maake Ka Ncube and Tshepo Mn- House. for artists who fled the apartheid system. goma have been roped in as the show di- The purpose was to be a cast member of “Turning 80 is a blessing not to be taken rector and music director respectively. A the musical, King Kong, which ran in South for granted. As much as there is some fun Music legend Caiphus Semenya selected line-up of performers will present Africa from February to December 1959, we will have, I never want us to lose focus their interpretations of music by Semenya and in the UK from February to December on this project that is close to my heart, The proceeds from the concert and some songs that he wrote. 1961. In 1964 he was again recruited by the NAAPA. I ask that we be generous in giving The proceeds from the concert will go to Union to travel to New York as a cast mem- towards the academy to ensure that the next will go to Semenya’s National Semenya’s National Academy of Africa’s ber of the musical drama, Sponono. Caiphus Semenya is given a chance through Academy of Africa’s Performing Performing Arts (NAAPA) in Jabulani, He subsequently ended up residing and one of the many programmes that will Arts in Jabulani, Soweto. Soweto. The first phase of the school con- working in Los Angeles in the United States. run at the academy,” Semenya said.

Vavasati International Women’s Festival is on

Pretoria - The seventh Vavasati In- The role of the arts in helping to shift spired by ‘Folly’, emerging from the ternational Women’s Festival runs destructive narratives is crucial for quill of Erasmus von Rotterdam. at the South African State Theatre empowering women and changing In the theatre programme, Igama by (SAST) in Pretoria during Women’s our society for the better.” Slindile Mthebu intersects five wom- Month, up to 31 August. This year’s instalment boasts of over en stories inside a boxed community The programme is curated by Mam- 20 works, strictly created by women. as they are seen through the eyes of ela Nyamza and Kgaogelo Tshabala- A newly added feature to the festival their oppressor. In the play It Wasn’t la. The spotlight will be on works ad- is the Open Market and Live Music My Intention by Busisiwe Mazibuko, dressing systemic structures of power segment, taking place every Sunday. women share accounts on their en- that continue to discriminate against Most poetry and jazz sessions will counter with the justice system. women under the theme: Inequality: take place here. Listed performances Diamond Mokoape tells a painful Seizing the Megaphone! include Natalia Molebatsi and the past of a young woman who wants to The festival’s name “Vavasati” Poets; Ayanda Zungu and The Band; reclaim her innocence in Silent. Emp- (Xitsonga word meaning women) Solace Can; and Bodies Under Siege ty Wraps by Nomvuyo Hlophe pres- A scene in Nomvuyo Hlophe’s Empty Wraps reiterates the power and strength that poetry showcase by female poets. ents a series of deconstructed mono- Thulisile Binda shares her heart- Speaks by Palesa Makua. The instal- women possess when they unite. International acts dominate the per- logues broken down into thoughts wrenching journey as a dancer in her lation is a movement dedicated to Speaking to the theme of the festi- formance category with Namibia’s resulting from loss and broken rela- Ithemba. The work showcases with celebrating women’s ever-changing val, Nyamza who is the SAST’s dep- Trixie Munyama performing Xun, tionships that have manifested into Teresa Mojela’s Legaga – an autobi- bodies. It is here to set a reminder to uty artistic director, says: “Inequal- which investigates how society deals the lives of four women. ography inspired by her life journey. women that they are okay as they are. ity: Seizing the Megaphone! un- with trauma and oppression; Zimba- Dance-lovers can look forward to Photographer Lindeka Qampi will Social activist and A-Gender Move- equivocally emphasises that gender bwean choreographer Susan Nkata emotive works including Small Boys showcase her exhibition, Inside My ment founder Tebogo Ditinti will inequality is still deeply embedded delving into themes on female sexu- with Big Sticks, wherein choreog- Heart; focused on her experiences facilitate a talk/seminar called #A- in our society through patriarchy and ality (masturbation and orgasm) in an rapher Palesa Matabane breaks an of violence as a survivor. She aims to Gender The Movement, aimed at the ongoing legacies of colonialism all-women production titled Bloom; innovative analysis of the country’s break the silence of being a survivor. bridging the gap in communication and apartheid. Misogyny, sexism, and Germany’s Llewellyn Reichman politics. The work depicts how poli- She zooms into the voiceless survi- among all genders. The event is open gender-based violence and abuse of presenting Fool, based on the fool ticians are just playing an ego game vors who still face fears of violence. to the public for free. women and children are devastating. from Shakespeare’s King Lear, in- with the lives of voters. Another photo exhibition is Her Skin For more see www.statetheatre.co.za. 112 Kerk Street & Mooi, 7th Floor Executive House, Jhb CBD, Close to MTN Rank) Health Caregivers Course (Homebased Care) Child Minding Course HWSETA Accredited Entry Level Requirements: Grade 9 - 12 or equivalent

Some of the participants in the Totalsports Women’s Race in Johannesburg. Pic: Tobias Ginsberg Women’s race takes three cities by storm Jacky McLean me to continue doing well,” she said. Annie Bothma of Mouille Point, Cape Mbhele claimed gold in 34 minutes 51 sec- Town, successfully defended her title when bout 23 000 runners and walkers in Jo- onds. Jenna Challenor came second, while she crossed the finish line at Grand Parade Aburg, Durban and Cape Town celebrat- Janie Grundling finished third. in the Cape Town CBD in 34 minutes and ed National Women’s Day at the Totalsports Glenrose Xaba of Embalenhle, Mpumalan- 52 seconds. “I didn’t really care about the Women’s Race, in support of PinkDrive, ga, crossed the finish line at Mary Fitzgerald time. I just wanted to defend my title. The proving that they are #StrongerTogether. Square in Newtown, Joburg; in 35 minutes race is challenging because it’s a very hilly For the first time since inception in 2001, and 5 seconds. “I broke away from the group course and I knew that Zintle Xiniwe is a the Totalsports Women’s Race celebrated on approximately the one to 2km mark and very strong runner. I like this course because National Women’s Day in one day across decided to go with my own pace. My year I am strong on hills. I repeated the mantra three major cities. started on a rough note with injuries, so I feel ‘conquer the hills you are stronger than the Jenet Mbhele of Umzimkhulu was the first very excited to cross the finish line first. I hills’. It feels incredible to successfully de- 10km runner to cross the finish line at the wanted to gain confidence. I am thankful fend my title today. The vibe makes this race Kings Park Athletics track in Durban. to Totalsports for inviting me to race. I will so special. It’s so beautiful to see all these “I broke away from the leading group at definitely come back next year,” she said. women unite and run together,” she said. about the 5km mark and kept the lead. I am Carina Viljoen came in second, while Kath- Zintle Xiniwe came in second, while Glenrose Xaba during the Totalsports Women’s Race so happy to take first place. It has motivated ryn van Meter finished third. Beetrice Themane finished third. in Johannesburg. Pic: Tobias Ginsberg