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ENTERTAINMENT PAGE 16 Music drives the art straight into Job losses not affected by Hennie’s heart CAR TALK PAGE 14 lockdown Car sales indicative of Katlego Kalamane respondents who said that their hours of the same since the lockdown damage work had been reduced were em- lockdown started, “ALMOST nine in 10 (89.5%) of those ployed permanently and there was while 25.8% of re- who were employed before the national INTERNATIONAL NEWS little change in their salary for spondents report- lockdown remained employed during most of them. ed a decrease in PAGE 20 the lockdown,” according to Statistics “Only 5.4 % of respondents income. About one South Africa (Stats SA). who reported owning a small in 10 respondents This comes amid a recently released registered business indicated (11.2%) indicated The earth is report concerning the impact of the “Hunger that they received financial that it was too soon COVID-19 pandemic on employment relief from government. to tell what im- heating up and income in the country. On income and hunger increases pact the pandemic Stats SA said in a statement that 8.1% • The percentage of respon- would have on their reported that they lost their jobs or had dents who reported that they to 7%” income. to close down their businesses while received no income increased • For those respon- • One-third of respondents (33.4%) 1.4% became unemployed. from 5.2% before the lock- dents who were employed during the reported that COVID-19 and the It also highlighted that the nation- down to 15.4% by the sixth week of lockdown, income remained the same lockdown will have no impact on their al lockdown was the main reason of lockdown. as before the lockdown for 67.5% of ability to cover their financial obligations respondents, at 63.6%, were temporarily • While the majority of respondents them, while 21.3% indicated reduced while 18.7% and 18.2% of respondents absent from work while just over one- reported salary or wages as their prima- income. Less than 1% indicated that indicated that it would have a major or third (34.1 %) said that they were not ry source of income before and during their income increased. moderate impact, respectively. at work due to ill-health and 2.3% were the national lockdown, the percentage • The main reasons cited by respon- • Just more than two-thirds of respon- absent due to other reasons. of respondents who received an income dents for the decrease in income since dents (67.7%) indicated that they are “Almost 70% of those who lost their from salary or wages decreased from the start of the lockdown are: (1) they more concerned about the potential jobs reported it was due to their place of 76.6% before the lockdown to 66.7% by had to close their businesses due to the long-term impact of the COVID-19 work or business shutting down or due the sixth week of the national lockdown. lockdown, (2) the business, company pandemic on their financial situation to lack of customers. • The decrease in the percentage of in- or organisation they work for closed compared to 12.3% of respondents who “Before the national lockdown, a dividuals reporting income from salary due to the national lockdown, and (3) a indicated being more concerned about majority of respondents indicated that or wages and own business seems to decrease in the demand for their goods the possible short-term impact. they had worked from non- residen- have been offset by increases in the per- and services. Roughly one in 10 respondents (10.5%) tial buildings while only 1.4% of those centage of individuals reporting utilising • The main coping mechanisms used reported that it was too soon to tell employed worked from home. However, income from savings and investments to fill income gaps for respondents who whether they were more concerned the COVID-19 pandemic brought about (up from 4.8% before the lockdown to reported a reduction in their income about the long- or short-term impact of a change where 77.9% of those who 6% during the lockdown), from UIF (in- were: (1) reducing their spending, (2) the virus. worked during the national lockdown creasing from 0.3% to 2.1%) and from accessing their savings, (3) relying on • Since the lockdown started, the did so from home compared to 15.1 % taking loans from friends, family and/or extended family members, friends and proportion of respondents who report- who worked from non-residential build- businesses (rising from 1.7% to 3.3%). the community, and (4) claiming from ed experiencing hunger increased from ings,” Stats SA stated. • More than half of respondents the Unemployment Insurance Fund. 4.3% to 7%. It further alluded that a majority of (56.2%) said their income had stayed

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Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” WednesdayWednesday 27 May 29 2020April 2020 NEWS 3 Criminals hit churches as lockdown continues

Tumelo Waga Dibakwane told NewsHorn that criminals broke the In Kabokweni, the Jehovah RIMINALS have set their targets front door to gain access to the church’s Shamma Church in Clau Clau on churches as well, after more house. also fell prey to the hands of than 600 schools countrywide “They took almost everything in the criminals when they held the Chave already been vandalised as lock- house. I believe they were well aware that pastor at gunpoint before taking down continues. there was no one in the house since our his bakkie, laptop and cellphone. This has prompted Mpumalanga police pastor went home due to lockdown, so They also stole the church’s sound spokesperson, Brig Leonard Hlathi, to they took advantage of that. They broke system. plead this week with members of the into our church more than 10 times “It’s very sad that crimi- public to assist the police in arresting now, while no arrests have been made nals are now targeting these criminals. and none of the stolen goods have been the House of the In at least two incidents, church lead- recovered,” he said. Lord. However, ers or congregants have been held at In Nkomazi, the Christ for the World members of the gunpoint. Ministries was hard hit when criminals public can assist At the Marite Assembly in Bushbuck- stole the church’s sound system and us to make ridge, expensive equipment and nu- equipment and all the chairs. sure that we merous other items were stolen, as the Pastor Wisdom Chauke said the garage arrest them by church fell prey to the acts of criminals door at the church was broken down reporting them who are looting churches all over the while a young man who sleeps at the to the nearest province. premises was held at gunpoint while they police station. The church has been targeted more raided the church. We are aware than 10 times already, while churches “They ordered him to open the store- they will sell the in Komati and Kabokweni have also room and took all the sound equipment, systems to com- reported huge losses. the complete sound system, two laptops munity members At the Marite church two new beds, all and the cellphone that belongs to the again,” Hlathi said. the kitchen equipment and the church’s young man. We are very grateful that pastor’s clothes were stolen in the latest they did not hurt him because they could break-in. have killed him too, as he saw their faces,” An elder at the church, Walter Mdawe, he said. Marite Assembly in Bushbuckridge. NEDLAC calls for expansion of SA products Tumelo Waga Dibakwane NEDLAC also received calls for social and food support to be intensified in vul- IN an effort to assist economic recovery, nerable communities; that all businesses the National Economic Development and comply with COVID-19 safety measures Labour Council (NEDLAC) had called for and that greater funding and other support the imminent Level 3 lockdown to be used be extended to community-based organi- as an opportunity to expand local produc- sations. tion and greater consumption of South More than 1.5 million people are em- African manufactured goods. ployed by 150 of the registered communi- “As part of supporting the health system, ty-based organisations in the country. NEDLAC wants to see significant pro- Social partners agreed on the need for the duction in South Africa of many of the strengthening and sustainability of pre- resources, including personal protection vention measures at workplaces, on public equipment, masks, ventilators and ther- transport and in public places, as elements mometers, required on the frontline of the of a long-term way of life in the midst of fight against COVID-19,” the organisation COVID-19. said in a statement. “President Ramaphosa expressed his NEDLAC constituencies met recently in appreciation to the social partners for their a virtual meeting, co-chaired by President commitment to making the progression Cyril Ramaphosa, to assess preparations to Level 3 a reality,” a statement from the for the move from level 4 of the national presidency read following Friday’s meet- lockdown. ing. Friday’s (May 15) meeting was the first The President reiterated that progres- in a series of consultations, led by the sion to Level 3 must be accompanied by President between government and social the crucial, non-negotiable and practical partners, as well as sectors of civil society interventions in the country’s coronavirus on the migration from Level 4 to Level 3 prevention toolbox. of the lockdown. These include lockdown, to achieve Social partners expressed their support social distancing, hand hygiene practices, for the risk-adjusted approach the country wearing of cloth masks in public places, had taken towards reopening of the econ- frequent cleaning of the work environment omy, as well as for the original restrictions and other public spaces, symptom screen- put in place to give the country time to ing; testing, isolation, quarantine and prepare the health system for the manage- contact tracing, as well as the etiquette of ment of COVID-19 infections. coughing into one’s elbow or a tissue and During the virtual meeting, constituen- the use of personal protection equipment cies reported on their respective prepara- by all health workers. tions for the step-down to Level 3, which The President expressed optimism that the would more than double the current work done by NEDLAC and government’s number of people who have returned to continued consultation with other forma- work as part of the level 4 easing. tions and sectors could deliver an advance to Level 3 before the end of May 2020. 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Katlego Kalamane sentiment: “This so scary because we don’t know how safe it’s going to be. I Tumelo Waga Dibakwane SOME parents have expressed their an- have heard that they are going to scan noyance over the re-opening of schools them all the time and we trust their plan next month. is going to work.” NewsHorn spoke to parents concerning She added: “You can see when children the re-opening of schools on 1 June, are playing with their friends that they following the announcement made by don’t socially distance themselves; it is, the Minister of Basic Education, Angie unfortunately, a song that they don’t Motshekga, last week. k n ow.” One concerned parent, Kuhle Mthembu, “It is risky for children to go to school said; “I am residing in Lekazi and after because as it is difficult for adults to wear seeing how the community has not taken masks for an hour or more will children the COVID-19 as serious as they should be able to wear them in class?” asked have, and looking at the increasing another parent, Motlalepula Simango. numbers of the spread of this disease, I She added that: “Social distancing don’t feel it’s safe for my child to go back will also prove to be difficult for them to school this soon.” because we should be considerate of the Another parent, Puleng Maminza, said fact that we have been on lockdown and the re-opening of schools was not well as a result, they will want to hug each thought through and should be post- other because of not seeing each other poned. She said the infection rate was for a long time. rising with June forecasted to be the “What will happen if one child is in- peak month and on the other hand, par- fected from home and goes to school? ents were expected to send their children This will result in more children being to school to be in the “middle of a mess”. infected and cause a chain reaction,” Millicent Mashaba echoed the same Simango said. Schools reopen in staggered return from 1 June schools across the country. professionals and the Department of Provinces have put in place plans that Tumelo Waga Dibakwane “The reports we got are showing that Public Service and Administration, will ensure that no child is compro- preparations have been taking place Motshekga said teachers and staff mised,” she said. SCHOOLS will reopen on 1 June with and good progress has been made. All who have comorbidities and are Motshekga further said the department Grade 7 and Grade 12 learners returning indications are that the preconditions vulnerable to COVID-19, are being would maintain a delicate balance be- to the classroom, Basic Education Min- for the reopening of schools will be profiled. tween allowing Early Childhood Devel- ister, Angie Motshekga, said. met obviously with the premium being Motshekga called on parents to opment Centres (ECDCs) to operate, Motshekga said the reopening of on saving lives,” Motshekga said in the work closely with schools to en- alongside the safety and health of the schools followed the National Coronavi- virtual briefing. sure that learners with pre-existing children and their caregivers. rus Command Council (NCCC) and the • Meanwhile, the DBE has entered into illnesses are also assisted. “The regulations for Level 3 are being government’s approval of the Depart- an implementation protocol agreement “Schools will work with parents to finalised and we believe there will be a ment of Basic Education’s (DBE) plan to with the Department of Human Settle- obtain the information which once solution to this matter very soon. return to the classroom. ments, Water and Sanitation and Rand again needs to be treated with the “We are working together with the De- “Independent and public ordinary Water to ensure the delivery of water to utmost care. This matter is of par- partment of Social Development on this schools will open even in the metropoli- schools. amount importance and we appeal matter as it straddles both departments tan areas. Every school must adhere and Working with health for co-operation in this regard,” she at the moment,” she said. observe the health and safety protocols said. To monitor implementation on the that will be put in place. We will start Mindful of the needs of learners delivery of essentials and adherence to with grades 7 and 12 and small schools. with disabilities, the DBE is work- guidelines, the department has appoint- The other grades will follow in due ing with provinces to ensure that ed a consortium of independent moni- course,” she said. special schools are adequately tors. The return of other grades is yet to be provided for in all the plans put announced; the minister unveiled the together. staggered return of pupils as govern- Motshekga said it became clear ment continues to ease the lock- that a different approach was down imposed to curb the spread of needed when it came to special COVID-19. schools. Following the backing of the cabinet, “We are working with organisa- Motshekga announced that a revised tions who are advising us on the school calendar will be gazetted soon. best way forward regarding the The calendar will indicate the open- phased-approach of the special ing and closing dates of schools schools. Our planning and the breaks in between. and procurement In preparation for the has considered reopening of schools, the needs of delivery of COVID-19 learners with essentials such as san- disabilities and itisers, masks, water those in special and sanitation is schools. underway to Basic Education Minister, Angie Motshekga

[email protected] WednesdayWednesday 27 May29 April2020 2020 news 5 Parents irate over re-opening of schools UIF probing suspicious relief claims employees than those who are in the system will be open for applications from Tumelo Waga Dibakwane workers as a relief payment in the time of lockdown that has been necessitated fund’s systems. Previously, the fund Friday, 22 May 2020,” Maruping added. by the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping would pay but raise debt against the About the Compensation Fund (CF), EMPLOYMENT and Labour Minister, the country and companies to be paid with interests and Commissioner Vuyo Mafata said the Thulas Nxesi, has assured parliament the world. penalties. CompEasy system was working smoothly that the department is conducting the UIF Maruping said that where and claims to the contrary were untrue. requisite due diligence as it disburses companies were still on He was responding to a question from a Temporary Employer/Employee Relief lockdown, the process member of parliament who had intimat- Scheme (TERS) benefits to avoid pro- of payment would ed that the system was in shambles. cessing fraudulent claims. be fast-tracked in Mafata said the CF had migrated The COVID-19 TERS benefit is de- May as the fund more than 80% of all valid invoices into linked from the other UIF benefits and already had all the new system and where this has not other processes, however applications the details. happened, it was because there were still are subjected to normal verification “Moreover, issues that needed to be resolved with the and validation processes of the fund. we are paying claims submitted. Suspicious claims, said the Nxesi, workers direct- “Since April we have paid more than were being subjected to forensic au- ly and we have R400 million in claims and continue to dits where foul play is suspected. increased our do so. “With these huge payments, inev- capacity to pro- The system is working. However, over itably you will attract criminals and cess the claims. and above that, we continue to engage companies colluding with employees We will easily medical advisors and many other stake- to try and fleece the coffers. We will be check on those who holders. engaging the services of the auditor-gen- have not returned We have received favourable uptake of eral and auditing firms to ensure that Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi to work enabling that the system which also allows the claim- we comb through all the payments,” the Com- simplicity of payments,” he ants a degree of freedom to do their minister said. missioner, said. claims,” he said. By Wednesday, the Unemployment Teboho Maruping, “We will also advise the companies (Source: SAnews.gov.za) Insurance Fund (UIF), an agency of the during the meeting said some employ- that there is no need to apply again department, had paid over R14 billion to ers were suddenly claiming for more and that we will automatically pay. The Schools reopen in staggered return from 1 June Boy, 13, murdered while mother works night shift Adriaan de Beer Zuma said people should stop perpetuat- ing any form of crime as it did not pay. “We are really disturbed by this incident WITBANK – THE horrific murder of a where the life of an innocent teenager was teenager in Clarinet shocked the com- taken abruptly by these brainless crimi- munity to its core, while the police called nals. I have ordered for their quick arrest on residents in the area to help bring the and will use all our arsenals to track them murderers to book. down as they have no regard for human The heartbreaking incident occurred in life,” Zuma said. the early hours of the morning while the “These suspects can only be regard- boy was asleep and robbers broke into his ed as cowards who opted to prey on an mother’s house. innocent, defenceless child even after The Provincial Commissioner of the they suffocated him and was laying there SAPS in Mpumalanga, Lieutenant General motionless. They should be urgently found Mondli Zuma, has strongly condemned and arrested so that they can face the giant the senseless killing of the boy during might of the law,” he added. a robbery while his mother worked the “The patriotic community should assist night shift at a mine. us and I urge anyone who recently bought According to the police, information sug- a television set from the streets to imme- gests that the thugs broke into the house diately contact the police as a matter of and stole valuable items, not realising that urgency because you might be watching the boy was inside. television which has the blood of the boy “The teenager might have been awaken on it, Zuma said. by strange noises in the house and upon He also warned the community to desist seeing that his life was in danger, he ran from buying stolen goods as some of into one of the rooms where he locked those have price tags of lives of others on himself inside,” the police say. them. Zuma also requested the families of “Neighbours heard the boy screaming for the two criminals to report to the police help, which also drew the attention of the should they see a television that they do men who headed to his bedroom, broke not know the origin of. down the door and suffocated him until he “Let us squeeze the space of these bar- fell unconscious. One of them had the guts baric criminals and squash them out from to shoot the defenceless boy as he lay there their hiding places because we cannot unresponsive, before they took a TV set afford to share a space with them,” con- and fled the scene on foot.” cluded Zuma. Police and medical personnel were Police appeal to anyone who may have notified by neighbours who heard the boy information regarding the suspects to screaming and the single gunshot. When contact the SAPS on 08600 10111 or they entered the house, they found the information may be communicated via the boy’s body in the bedroom. SAPS MySAPSApp. All information will A case of house robbery as well as be treated with the strictest of confidence murder was opened and police have since and callers may remain anonymous. launched a manhunt for the suspects.

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Tumelo Waga Dibakwane Shongwe said if this disturbing trend was left unchecked, farmers would The MEC for Agriculture, Rural Devel- make a huge loss resulting in re- opment, Land and Environment, Vusi trenchments. Shongwe, said he was unimpressed “Unless we bring an end to this with and concerned about the raiding thuggery, farmworkers will lose their of and theft from sugarcane farms. jobs and farms will not produce This follows a drastic increase in theft adequate food for the population. from farms since the beginning of Everyone will be affected because we COVID-19 lockdown, as it is believed all depend on farmers for the food we that criminals illegally harvest sugar- eat,” he warned. cane to brew homemade beer. “I will raise this issue with relevant “It is unacceptable that some elements stakeholders including the SAPS and who defy a noble call to desist from my colleagues responsible for safety alcohol consumption during this lock- and security. A watertight strategy down resort to stealing from farmers to has to be developed to curb these produce their alcohol,” he said. acts,” Shongwe promised and advised “It takes long hours of hard labour farmers to be even more vigilant and for farmers and workers to put up legal safety measures to pro- produce sugarcane and other tect their farms. food from the soil and it “Farmers should form strong part- cannot be tolerated that nerships with their nearest police sta- their sweat is disregarded tions and set up forums with the sole through acts of crimi- The MEC for Agriculture, Rural Development, Land aim to fight crime,” he concluded. and Environment, Vusi Shongwe nality,” he said. Barberton inmates make masks to fight Covid-19

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NMATES in the Barberton Correc- tional Services have taken on the fight against COVID-19 by making Imasks for fellow prisoners in correction- al centres in the area. According to Mpumalanga Correction- al Services spokesperson, Messiah Hlog- wane, the Barberton facility holds more than 4 500 offenders and it is mandatory for all of them to wear masks. “A face mask project is running at Barberton Town Youth and Maximum Correctional Centre. Up to date the project had produced 2200 masks and it is expected that by the end of May The all offenders would have a cloth mask,” Hlogwane told NewsHorn. Barberton Correctional Services has not recorded any COVID-19 infection, which could be attributed to the systems put in place by the department. The national Department of Correc- tional Services (DCS) recently said that Inmates in Barberton prisons are making cloth masks so that fellow positive COVID-19 cases across prisons prisoners could be covered against the coronavirus. in the country amounted to 654 by time of going to press with 199 officials and 455 inmates infected. Of these, 123 had already recovered. hands and provision had been made President Cyril Ramaphosa had re- those who cannot afford bail. Measures introduced by the depart- for sufficient running water. Officials cently announced that 19 000 “low-risk” A large number of detainees were ment to curb the spread of the disease also wear face masks when performing prisoners, who had already served their granted bail by local courts, but due to include banning of public visits to routine duties. minimum sentences, would be paroled socio-economic circumstances were still correctional centres, screening of all He added that overcrowding in South to lessen overcrowding. behind bars trying to raise bail money. officials when they report for work African prisons was a huge concern and Barberton Correctional services are “The DCS is working closely with the and regularly disinfecting correctional that centres in Barberton are overcrowd- also in the process of following suit as judiciary regarding this situation. It facilities. Inmates are also encouraged ed by 30%. these arrangements across prisons in the would only apply to inmates detained to practice personal hygiene on a daily “This is seen as the biggest risk in country had already commenced. All for minor offences with an option of basis. managing the spread of the virus since it cases would be handled by the parole bail. Hlogwane said offenders also received makes it difficult for inmates to practice board. bars of soap to regularly wash their physical distancing,” he said. “We are also considering releasing

[email protected] WednesdayWednesday 27 May29 April2020 2020 news 7 Agri MEC warns thugs about sugarcane theft Mayor ensures businesses adhere to lockdown regulations system, new permits had been issued Tumelo Waga Dibakwane with full details of traders and shops/ CAROLINA - THE Executive Mayor of stalls. It was expected that this would Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, Dan reduce illegal trading and enable law en- Nkosi, paid a visit to the Fernie Shoprite forcement to clearly distinguish between Centre at Mpuluzi in Carolina to check legitimate businesses from those trading if the centre, stalls around it and other illegally. businesses are complying with lockdown “Business owners allowed to operate regulations. during Level 4 are urged to comply with The visit formed part of the munici- regulations and should have a workplace pality’s drive to assess whether or not compliance plan with disinfecting their public spaces are adhering to Level 4 premises/stalls, screening employees COVID-19 regulations. and provision of Personal Protective It included monitoring social distanc- Equipment, in place,” he said. ing, wearing of masks, the sanitising of Nkosi added that law enforcement shopper’s hands and the centre’s hygiene agencies would be conducting random and cleaning obligations. checks at businesses to ensure compli- “The bottleneck caused by pedestrians ance. He made it clear that there would and vehicles at Fernie is of concern to be no tolerance for wrongdoers and the municipality, as it leads to people said that those not complying would be breaking regulations. The area had been immediately arrested. declared a hotspot by the Local Com- “As the municipality, we must do our mand Council,” Nkosi said. best to assist in flattening the (coronavi- Mayor of Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, Dan Nkosi (right) with an unidentified staff member of the Fernie Shoprite Centre in Carolina. He added that as part of tightening the rus) curve,” the mayor said.

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According live streaming, he ensured that those in to the Community Liaison Manager dire need of support were taken care of of Sabi Sands, Isaac Hlatshwayo, 23 on a physical level as well. communities enjoyed the benefits from “Unfortunately, their needs cannot be this drive. met by just live-streaming, they need us As the need is so great and many fami- to be on the ground for distributions,” lies could not benefit from this specific Jones said. drive, Jones called on companies such He is also involved as broadcaster on as SPAR Lowveld DC to continue Apostle Peter Jones has ensured that those in dire need of support were taken care of . Voice of Hope FM Radio, raising aware- partnering with organisations which ness about staying physical and spiritual- are allowed to distribute food parcels as ly healthy during this critical time. per government protocols and the New The SPAR Lowveld DC and the Sabi Creation Embassy. Sands NPO Forum heard about Jones’ For those who would like to be a part pledge for food to needy families and of this campaign contact Jones directly donated 1010 food parcels to households on 081 097 6704 or email: founder@ who benefited in just one day. apostlepeterjones.com and communi- Not only did they support families [email protected]. who reached out to Jones for help on To find out more about him and his his radio show, but also to those who continued community drives, visit www. are beneficiaries of the Sabi Sands NPO apostlepeterjones.com Forum. Social media platform helps to spread the The Goodwill Challenge is growing in word of God around around the Lowveld leaps and bounds Tumelo Waga Dibakwane THE Goodwill Challenge is expanding The firm encouraged other businesses to at a rapid pace. lend a helping hand where they can and HATSAPP has pandemic and we have to use whatev- This comes after Crown National become part of this goodwill initiative by become the meet- er we can just to worship Him, so the Nelspruit joined the initiative and do- caring and helping other people in need. ing place for many WhatsApp has become useful to us. nated 1476 soup packs, amounting to a Crown National is open to the public Christians as they The good thing about it is that it is whopping 783kg in total. The food was Monday to Friday from 7.30am until use the app to run cheap. Even the older generations can handed out to disadvantaged members 4.30pm. their services and church meetings. use it. I do the conference calls, I preach of the community. It also recently launched four new W Churches said the app had become a and pray for them on the phone,” he Crown National Nelspruit and Pastor Safari legendary biltong spice flavours, very useful tool because people could (WHO IS HE?) said. Jacques Goosen from Pneuma Ministries so hunters should feel free to visit their use voice notes to run a very successful Another church, that asked not to be joined hands in assisting needy families factory mart for their spice and casing church service or any other meetings of named, said they were now gathering at during these tough times. requirements. their churches as they were not allowed the nearest bushes to run their services Crown National said the company If you are in need of food or would like to meet due to the lockdown. because the law enforcement would not would like to extend the Goodwill your company to join in the Goodwill Mthandeni Mazibuko from the Assem- reach them. Challenge to the people of Mbombela. Challenge, please contact NewsHorn on bly of God Back to God in the Lowveld “We have noticed that the police are 013 612 0744. region, told NewsHorn that they are only targeting churches that they can a church that abides by the law of the reach using state cars and that they country but that does not mean that they cannot walk into the bushes, so we go are not supposed to fellowship. there during the week as well as for the “We realised that we can use the app to Sunday services. run our church services by using voice We are aware that the devil is using notes, and it’s working perfectly for us. this COVID-19 to disturb the churches From the beginning of the lockdown to worship God,” they said. we do our day-to-day church services at Mpumalanga police spokesperson, our homes. We even hosted our group’s Brigadier Leonard Hlathi, welcomed the quarterly meetings in which all churches WhatsApp meetings and condemned the in the region participated and the good churches that are using bushes to hold thing is that even the old age group has their meetings. He urged them to refrain joined in and they are also using the from doing so because it was against the app,” he said. lockdown regulations. Meanwhile, the Church of Nazarene “They are using the bushes and any- said they were forced to depend on the thing can happen to them and when app because they could not just stay at they’re found they will be arrested be- home and do nothing. cause they are breaking the rules of the “God is the only solution to this regulations,” he said. Donovan Oosthuyse from Crown National Nelspruit and Amanda Joubert from NewsHorn media.

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Rev Alfred Matukane (Marite Church of the Hold on in faith, never give up! Nazarene)

I WANT to share the Word of God with you things we cannot see.” Hezekiah never gave up Here, I want everyone to be from the book of Isaiah 38:1-3. on believing God for a change in his life. like this king who never gave In this scripture Hezekiah was told by the A Christian who should hold on and never up on his identity in Christ, he prophet that he needed to put his house in give up should: did not give in to the situation order, because he was going to die. • Pray consistently; he was faced with, but rather he However, Hezekiah was unshaken by what the • Study and meditate on the Word of God; became strong and held on to prophet said, he rather turned his face to the • Fast (as the Holy Spirit leads); God, regardless of what he was wall and prayed to God. In his prayer he be- • Take every challenge as a step to victory; told. He knew very well that came bold to a point where he reminded God • Never dwell on certain situations; God as his only answer to bring how faithful and loyal he was to God. • Put your faith in God and not in people; change in his life. As we all know how deadly the COVID-19 • Serve God, even in difficult times; If we can all be like Hezekiah virus is, we need to turn to God and be bold • Be a firm believer in God; we would not be moved by like Hezekiah. We need to also fix our eyes to • Always speak words that carry life; everything said concerning our Apostle Peter Jones has ensured that those in dire need of support were taken care of . the cross because victory and healing is found • When in trials and tribulations, DO NOT lives. in God alone. give up (just like now, we are faced with God gave his only son, Jesus Hezekiah didn’t dwell on the illness that he COVID-19, we should hold on and focus on Christ, to come die for our sins was faced with, he rather had a very strong the cross of Jesus); and gave us light in how we as faith in God and believed that if he were to • Don’t be a Christian who is easily changed by children of God should live our plead his condition and his case with God, God situations like a chameleon. lives. will answer him and bring change after all the King Hezekiah was a man who never gave up, Jesus did not stop preaching suffering he went through. no matter what people said. He rather went to the Word of God to all nations Here we see King Hezekiah having a very his praying place and prayed to God. He knew either. He was labelled and good characteristic, which is faith and God is that prayer was his only weapon to help him called names but He never gave moved by a person who has faith in Him alone. out of the situation he was faced with. He did up to stop doing what God sent In the book Hebrew 11:1 we see how faith not give up when he was told that he would die. Him to do. operates in one’s life. “To have faith is to be sure Many people today tend to give up whenev- Jesus continued to spread the of the things we hope for, to be certain of the er they are told that a certain condition was gospel of God, no matter the taking place in their lifes. circumstances.

Donovan Oosthuyse from Crown National Nelspruit and Amanda Joubert from NewsHorn media.

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WATER IS LIFE Staff Reporter THE INKOMATI-USUTHU CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY DONATES 40 WATER TANKS TO COMMUNITIES TO CURB THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS

In addition to the above 40 tanks, the IUCMA has also drilled and equipped 6 boreholes under its CSI programme for use by communities around the Jerusalem and Mshadza areas in the City of Mbombela. The IUCMA also supplied 6 water shortage tanks with a capacity of 10 000 liters for the 6 boreholes.

Official handover started early in April when Mr David Mahlobo, the Deputy Minister of the Department of Water and Sanitation visited the province. At the time most of the projects were still ongoing. Together Mr Sam Mthembu, IUCMA Deputy with Premier Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane and Ehlanzeni District Chairperson addressing the Executive Mayor Ms Jester Sidell, Deputy Minister Mahlobo handed participants during the handover over a borehole equipped with 6 standpipes that would service just in Nkomazi Local Municipality. over 85 households in Jerusalem, City of Mbombela. Executive

Mpumalanga Premier Hon. Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, IUCMA Governing Mayor Sibusiso Mathonsi received a borehole on behalf of the City Board Deputy Chairperson Mr Sam Mthembu, IUCMA CEO Dr Thomas of Mbombela. The Deputy Ministers entourage went on to hand over Gyedu-Ababio and the Deputy Minister of Human Settlements, Water and a water tank at MP Stream village in Bushbuckridge. They were Sanitation Hon. David Mahlobo handing over a borehole in Jerusalem. received by the Executive Mayor of Bushbuckridge Local Municipality Ms Sylvia Nxumalo. In attendance were also the MEC for Economic The Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency (IUCMA) initiated a Development and Finance Mr Pat Ngomane, the MEC for COGTA Mr 40-tank catchment-wide project under its Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Mandla Msibi, and the Provincial Director-General Ms Sindisiwe Xulu. programme as a response to the shortage of water during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Provincial Joint Operations Committee (JOC) and the During the official handover of the water tanks in Nkomazi Local Municipal Manager, MMC, IUCMA National Command Council requested all water sector-related government Municipality, Councillor Sphiwe Mashele, the Speaker of the Governing Board Member Mr PA departments, water entities and interested private businesses to contribute Municipal Council said, “I am happy that we have managed to Tshabangu and the IUCMA CEO Dr towards a nationwide drive to provide water to destitute communities. There build a sound working relationship with the IUCMA; we come from Thomas Gyedu-Ababio during the is a need in communities for reliable clean water supply to enable them to far together and this gesture today tells me that we are still going handover in Chief Albert Luthuli heed the call to frequently wash hands to curb the spread of the deadly novel another mile together”. She added, “We are pleased the IUCMA has Local Municipality. coronavirus. never forgotten us and we thank them very much for the water tanks. Our communities will be relieved a great deal during this difficult The IUCMA, has therefore together with local municipalities, through the time of the coronavirus.” She also expressed her concern about the Provincial JOC, identified hotspots in the water management area to assist fact that the Nkomazi region has been named after the coronavirus in providing small-scale water supply facilities to communities during this in the province. She attributed this to the porous borders of South trying time. It should be borne in mind that the IUCMA is not responsible Africa as the municipality is flanked by both Mozambique to the east for providing drinking water to communities, but due to the coronavirus and Swaziland to the south. The Speaker was accompanied by two pandemic, the IUCMA, as a responsible corporate citizen and a public other political representatives from the municipality, Mr S Mabuza, entity, is responding to the call by assisting municipalities within its area of Member of the Mayoral Committee responsible for the finance operation with water storage tanks. Since portable water provision is not portfolio, and the Chief Whip of Council Ms EZ Ngcane. Adv Bernard within the legal mandate of the IUCMA, all tanks have officially been handed Shabangu, manager in the office of the Executive Mayor and member Installation being completed at of the IUCMA Governing Board expressed his excitement to see over to the respective municipalities for operations and maintenance. This Kildare in Bushbuckrdge Local the municipality and IUCMA working together. “I would like to see also includes the filling of tanks with water so that communities can gain Municipality. access to clean water. Provision of drinking water falls within the mandate of more of this. It is important for government and its entities to support all municipalities since they are water service providers. each other. There is no competition, the idea is to complement each other”, he said. He further emphasised the importance of cooperative governance and commended the IUCMA for taking a firm stand and Tanks have been evenly distributed in the WMA according to the needs as for bringing it to fruition. identified. All 40 tanks have been installed and are fully operational in the following municipalities: For more information kindly contact Sylvia Machimana at - Bushbuckridge Local Municipality (10) 078 451 0164 / [email protected]

- Nkomazi Local Municipality (10) Mkhondo Local Municipality - Chief Albert Luthuli Local Municipality (10) Issued by the Inkomati-Usuthu Catchment Management Agency Municipal Manager & Technical director, IUCMA CEO and the - Mkhondo Local Municipality (10) Governing Board Member during the handover at Mkhondo Local Municipality.

Dr Thomas, Bushbuckridge LM Masks being worn by all Dr Thomas, Deputy Chairperson Mr Mthembu Inspections in one of the Drilling of a borehole Dr Tendai Sawunyama, Newly installed Mayor Cllr. Sylvia Nxumalo and at the water collection and the IUCMA Governing Board Member boreholes in Mshadza in Mshandza. IUCMA Project Manager water tank at the Deputy Minister Hon. Mahlobo point in Nkomazi Local Adv. Bernard Shabangu officially handing before handingover. looking very pleased as Iswepe in handing over a water tank in Municipality during a over the tank to the Speaker of Nkomazi the projrects are being Mkhondo Local Bushbuckridge Local Municipality. handover. Local Municipality Cllr. Sphiwe Mashele. concluded. Municipality.

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HUMAN Settlements, Water and Sani- Free State 10 and Northern Cape 6. tation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu, said 136 Sisulu had also called on the private sec- Priority Human Settlements and Hous- tor to partner with the department, as it ing Development Areas (PHSHDA’s) continues to restore the dignity of people had been identified across the country. through integrated and inclusive human This would enable residents to live clos- settlements. er to areas with economic activities. “Over the past few years, we have Sisulu said this plan was part of the successfully, as a collective, changed our pre-1994 spatial plan to revitalising country’s landscape through the delivery towns and cities and strengthening the of over four million housing opportu- livelihoods of households. nities. We have built new towns such as “At the centre of these PHSHDA’s is Savanna City, Fleurhof and Cornubia, the intention to enable residents to live among others,” Sisulu said in a state- closer to areas with economic activities ment. and social amenities such as schools, In the next few years, government health facilities and job opportunities, would direct additional resources as well as access to adequate accommo- towards the successful rollout of these dation,” she said. programmes. The implementation of the PHSHDA’s The minister said she believed that would be in line with various national thousands of much-needed job opportu- housing programmes including the nities would be created as these projects Enhanced People’s Housing Process were rolled out. (Zenzeleni), informal settlement upgrading, the Integrated Residential Development Programme and Social Housing Programme. The PHSHDA’s would see the follow- ing provincial areas addressed: Gauteng 26, KwaZulu-Natal 22, West- ern Cape 19, Mpumalanga16, North Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu West 14, Eastern Cape12, Limpopo 11, More than 15 000 agri requests approved for COVID-19 fund

Tumelo Waga Dibakwane said. through an open Supply Chain Manage- to wholesalers, retailers, fresh produce Speaking at a virtual briefing, the minis- ment (SCM) process to avoid any delay in markets and other critical distribution MORE than 15 000 smallholder farm- ter said livestock had been the most re- the delivery of these inputs,” she said. points.” ers’ requests for assistance from the quested commodity by farmers, followed Didiza said several lessons were learnt Didiza urged the food value chain role COVID-19 Agricultural Disaster Sup- by vegetables, poultry and fruits. from the process, which would require players to comply with and adhere to port Fund had been approved. “Each of the approved farmers will re- government and the various sectors, es- strict health regulations to contain and Agriculture, Land Reform and Ru- ceive inputs in line with the size of their pecially commodity groups working with arrest the spread of COVID-19. ral Development Minister (ALRRD), farming operations up to a maximum of small-scale and subsistence farmers, to Thoko Didiza, said that 55 155 appli- R50 000,” she said. build on. Among others, the department cations were received from smallhold- The application process opened on April had noted the lack of proper documenta- er and communal farmers, with the 8 and closed on April 22, with 33 000 tion or filing of documents by farmers. highest number of applications received manual application forms distributed “It saddens me that during this process from the Eastern Cape, followed by the through the department’s provincial and many of them fell by the sideway because Northern Cape and North West. district offices and commodity and civil they could not provide proof that they At the same time, the Transvaal Agri- society organisations. are farmers or farming. The registration cultural Union (TAU), this week said She added that the department would of farmers on the Producer Farmer Reg- that the billions of Rand in financial finalise its decision on the remaining ister will enable the government to locate support went to farmers who only pro- applications. farmers so that targeted support can be duced 1.7% of the country’s food needs. R400m allocations provided,” Didiza said. This, while farmers from the minority Didiza said a further R400m would be She also urged farmer organisations to white section who provide more than channelled to farmers within the Proac- assist farmers in formalising their opera- 99% of South Africa’s food to people of tive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS), tions, especially insofar as record keeping all colour, received no such benefit and who were already approved for the ALR- is concerned. The minister emphasised had to rely on private organisations and RD’s Stimulus Package. This had initially that monitoring and evaluation of this organisations to assist them financially. been budgeted for in the 2019/2020 programme is important to ensure value The R1.2 billion fund intervention aims financial year. for money and food production. to address the effects of coronavirus “It must be noted that an amount of The ALRRD would work with various and ensure sustainable food production R600m had to be reprioritised from non-government organisations (NGOs) post-pandemic. the stimulus package on PLAS farms and civil society organisations to monitor “To date, 15 036 applications have been in the 2019/2020 budget to assist other and evaluate the implementation of this approved, valued at just over R500 smallholder and communal farmers in intervention on the ground. million in favour of smallholder and terms of this COVID-19 intervention. “Through this intervention, we want communal farmers. Of the 15 036 ap- The issuance of vouchers to provinces to ensure that agricultural production proved applications, 5 494 are women, commenced on May 18. The department continues to ensure food security for 2 493 youth and 224 people living with engaged the services of different suppliers the country. Food is being produced at disability and males at 9 542,” Didiza the farm level and deliveries are made Sales Manager: Amanda on 074-950-2616 or [email protected] 12 news WednesdayWednesday 29 27 MayApril 2020 2020 Positive outlook for SA agricultural exports

Alex Rose-Innes pact the national palate, of which pork forecasted that the latest harvest of sum- rib imports are said to account for only mer grains and oilseeds would this year WITH global reports of the flagging 6% of local usage. increase by a whopping 32%. Soya beans meat market, South Africa remains on However, as the country is not able to and sunflower seed harvests are expect solid footing. supply the huge national demand for ed to also increase with double digits. Despite first world countries reporting poultry, 20% needs to be imported and While solidifying the country’s net ex- closures of meat processing plants, this this would become costly as prices are porter position at this crucial time, this presents a minimal risk to the country. expected to soar worldwide. is excellent news for the country’s future The US, Canada and Ireland had lost Meanwhile, national harvests keep agricultural outlook. substantial market share with regards to looking good and the expectations The latest harvest would end in 2021 exports as a result of COVID-19. are that the agricultural sector would and until then, an 80% year-on-year South Africa’s major markets remained rebound nicely from the lack of exports increase is considered not entirely im- open and trading partners in the frozen due to closed ports. One area, which possible. Neighbouring countries cannot beef industry had continued to support contributes hugely to the country’s gross say the same as drought and plagues the industry. These first world countries domestic product (GDP), the wine ravished the rest of Africa and food account for at least 33% of global meat industry, is said to be close to wipe-out scarcity is a given. (including pork and poultry) exports. (See article herewith.) However, South Africa could feel the Despite drought, the maize and grain pinch in certain meat sections, but it is harvests are predicted to have a bumper not regarded as a major concern. The crop with larger growth month-to- country continues to be a net importer month and year-on-year. of pork ribs from Europe and the global Data released at the end of last month meat disruption would not severely im- by the Crop Estimates Committee (CEC)

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Sales Manager: Amanda on 074-950-2616 or [email protected] WednesdayWednesday 27 May 29 2020 April 2020 BUSINESS news/COLUMN 13 YOU matter … HE entire universe is ill and Such words have created a room within saw anything that suggested they many people in it suffer many people live in today. Their affairs were valued. from different types of are upside down because they believed Whether you know them or not, weaknesses, which at times what was said about them - that they there are people who count on your manifests in what they say were useless in some or other way. The existence. With or without educa- and do. fact is YOU DO MATTER. tion, money, employment, a car, T It is an undeniable fact that people’s If someone who is mentally unfit can marriage or any possessions, YOU lives is to a greater extend shaped by the save a mentally fit person, how much matter! And you somehow bring environment they find themselves in more can you? light to somebody else’s face. and the people they associate with. YOU matter, it may be that no one has Never think you are lost on earth. Some grew up being told by teachers told you that before at home, at school, Never think you do not add value. or parents – whether biological or foster church, work or the community but YOU are important, you are signif- parents - leaders of religion and the that does not remove the fact that YOU icant, you are relevant. Never take community that they would not amount matter. your life because of negative things to anything of significance and that Some people would have been sur- being said about you, even if the nothing good would ever come out of prised to hear this when they die and be closest of people turn against you. Ronnie Masilela them. buried, because they never heard and Because YOU matter!

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As many as 7 million jobs could be lost - Treasury

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THE National Treasury last week situations of developed countries across revealed that it projected that between the globe. three and seven million jobs could be During the tabling of the Treasury’s lost as a result of a protracted lockdown. financial projections, the DA made it The DA called it a staggering predic- clear that the economy should open up, tion, “far worse than anyone previously but continue to take social distancing t h o u g h t ”. and personal protection seriously. It had In a media statement, the DA said that proposed a model to parliament whereby especially the financial cost would be industries themselves would determine far worse on the African continent than their needs to keep their clients and staff previously predicted. The party said it safe. would be much more severe than the

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HE COVID-19 pandemic tions in place. and subsequent lockdown With salaries cut and the public Tin South Africa had seen relying on either government national car sales plummet to a handouts or UIF, no one is pre- record low. pared to risk inability to a ord Domestic vehicle sales dropped another vehicle. by more than 98% (compared to Only 105 passenger cars were this period 2019) and just fewer sold in April, a drop of 99.6%. This than 600 units were sold during data forms part of the Reserve the lockdown period so far. Bank’s leading indicators, a ba- According to the National Asso- rometer of the national state of ciation of Automobile Manufac- the economy. turers of South Africa (NAAMSA), Mike Schussler, chief economist the average monthly sales of more at Economists.co.za, called this than 41 000 units per month over “a disaster“ and said double-dig- the past 20 years in the industry, it annual declines across most underscored the gravity of the industries could be expected. The situation for this market. country might not even be able to Exports from Africa’s largest car sell more than 60% of the 537 000 manufacturer fell to 900 units, a vehicles it sold last year, Schussler decline of more than 97%. said. Car dealerships nationwide had The automotive industry is the to close their doors as one of the largest component of the coun- most severe global lockdown try’s already poor manufacturing measures were introduced in rhe sector and employs more than Image Source: businesstech.co.za Image Source: country. Trading only resumed on 100 000 skilled workers. May 1, with strict health preven- (Source: Bloomberg) UK car sales show record slump as lockdown continues Alex Rose-Innes

OT only does the South African automotive industry show the nancial impact of the COVID N-19 lockdown, sales of cars in Britain showed that the industry, even in a rst world country, had taken the worst beat- ing since the coronavirus came to the bastion of sti upper lips. New car registrations tumbled by 97.3% in April compared to a year ago, with just 4 321 new cars sold, down from 161 000 a year ago.  e Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders called it a record slump, the worst since 1946. Even in 2019, new car registrations dropped to the lowest since 1992.  e SMMT said the current situation and gures represented the steepest decline in modern times. Meanwhile, in France, the market showed a drop of 88.8% and the Ital- ian market fell by 97.5% in April (not Ferraris, however, as reported in our previous edition.)  e UK’s  eet orders represented the bulk of the sales with just over 3000 units. Private buyers registered only 871 cars, a drop of 98.7% in just one year.

[email protected] Wednesday 27 May 2020 HEALTHFEATURE TALK PAGE 15 What level 3 from June 1 would mean for South Africa Alex Rose-Innes ITH South Africa allowed •Special measures for the most vulnera- •Restaurants may open for delivery, col- •Social distancing to function according to ble would include all those over the age lection and drive-through orders only. •Suffi cient sanitiser or similar facilities level 3 lockdown rules and of 60 and those with underlying medical Prohibitions: for hand-washing; Wregulations from June 1, herewith, in a conditions should only leave home in •No restaurant should be allowed to •Work surfaces should be regularly sani- nutshell, what it would entail: exceptional circumstances; serve any food on its premises; tised every day; •Th ere would be certain restrictions on •Th e abovementioned should be al- •No food or alcohol to be consumed in •Employees should be screened daily for movement in hotspot areas (hotspots re- lowed to form from where possible or bars, shebeens and taverns; any symptom and those at risk should fer to areas with more than 5 infections special measures should be put in place •Cinemas, theatres, museums and en- be assisted to seek treatment per 100 000; at the place of work to ensure their tertainment venues would be o -limits; Furthermore: •Each hotspot would be linked to safety; •Hotel and accommodation for leisure •All South African borders would stay testing and quarantine facilities and •Social distancing should still be prac- purposes would not be allowed; closed, except for transportation of additional hospital beds would be made tised with people at least 1.5metres from •Gyms and fi tness centres would not be goods and repatriation of citizens. available in the area; another; allowed to operate; •Dedicated, multi-disciplinary teams •Cloth masks should be worn in public; •Personal care services where social dis- SA government WhatsApp Support: would be deployed to contain the out- •Everyone should sanitise or wash their tancing is not possible, would be taboo; 0600 123 456 break; hands regularly; •Conferences, events and gatherings are •All contacts, (we understand it to be •Surfaces (working surfaces as well) strictly prohibited Emergency No: 0800 029 999 contacts of those testing positive with should be cleaned regularly; At work, the following should be ad- COVID-19), would be traced and isolat- •People should avoid crowds or gather- hered to and employers should ensure www.sacoronavirus.co.za ed to prevent further transmission; ings; the following: (Source: SA Gov.org) Global private tutoring booms as COVID-19 shuts schools

had to become adept at online tuition as “homework” to ensure online tutors are schools had created platforms to not mere  y by nights, but belong to continue school work as far as possible. registered institutions which would According to a United Nations report, bring bene ts to a child’s future. 29 countries across the world had closed For younger children, the fun their schools nationwide, impacting element is high on the agenda, but more than 391 million children and teenagers get bored easily and a youth. Education disruption had di erent set of rules apply to them. Image Source: thecable.ng driven many a parent up the wall and the However, there is no denying that all Alex Rose-Innes demand for teachers with the neces- learners now have an ideal sary skills online, is increasing as never opportunity to learn how to study and NLINE tutors are in huge before. achieve on their own and at the same demand as parents battle with According to a global market research time, learn new skills which would homework and teaching their group, the private tuition market would bene t them as adults. Ochildren during lockdown. Not only continue to grow by an annual 8%, Many learners are opting for another in South Africa, but across the globe, adding billions to online co ers. language and others are nding a new “super tutors” had become the new must Trying to keep children focused on interest. Psychologists agree that the have. home learning programmes while also less stressed environment of the “new Because of school closures during quar- trying to work from home and without learning” would bene t all learners. antine, parents had to “return back to the necessary teaching skills, online Modern parents had put their chil- school” as they had to not only deal with tuition had become a specialist platform dren under severe pressure to perform, being shut in a house with their children and a saving grace for parents. do homework, take part in sport and 24/7, but even those parents who are With varied courses being marketed various other extra-mural activities. seriously technologically disadvantaged, online, parents are advised to do their

[email protected] 16 ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Wednesday 27 May 2020 Versatile Phumla takes aim at various genres Katlego Kalamane

ERSATILITY in one’s craft af- “It is a song that will cure most people rms how they can easily adjust who are in long-distance relationships, to any situation presented to who wish to be closer to their heartbeats Vthem. especially now during lockdown,” she And this became evident during an ex- said. clusive interview with, Phumla Nkomo,  e 24-year-old Barberton-born singer following her current o ering titled and songwriter said her late father rst Shona Malanga, which was recently discovered her talent when she was just released. ve years old. He assisted her to jug- Nkomo, who goes by the stage name, gle school and being in a church choir Phumla Music, explained that: “Honest- as well as cultural music group which ly I nd myself doing di er- helped hone her vocal skills. ent kinds of genres because “I have been collectively releasing to me music is a feeling, and singles since 2017 and this pandemic with this current o ering it’s halted the release of my latest album. As more of an Afro-house jam a result, we have scheduled to release it despite starting from soul early next year. music. I can do any genre, However, I am working on a joint EP honestly, given the chance.” with Nelspruit-based DJ, Trevor K , that On the current single, will be released later this year. I am so which she refers as her “cure excited,” Phumla Music said. o ering” Phumla worked She added: “As an artist, I always say with local producers, Alphy that I am nothing without my fans and Jacool. which are people that love and support “It’s a song that comforts me Phumla Music. I appreciate all their when I miss the love of my e orts and may the relationship grow as life when away. big and strong as I continue to grow in When I say Shona malan- my journey.” ga I mean shorten the days To download Phumla Music’s song log so I can be equipped enough on: http://bit.ly/ShonaMalanga to go be with my love. Desmond Mxolisi Jiyane. Music drives the art straight into Hennie’s heart Katlego Kalamane USIC is a piece of art that tion). With my musical knowledge year were postponed and cancelled. goes into the ears and and people skills always made me However, as soon as we get to go Mstraight to the heart.” the obvious choice for entertain- ahead on planning events, I am This is according to Hennie ment at any family event or birth- proud to say I will also be playing Reyneke, a 29-year-old club DJ, who day party,” he quipped. my part in Nelspruit’s  rst body is also known as DJ Hennie in music Reyneke said in 2012 he decided building competition (Puma Clas- circles. to start investing in professional sics),” he said. DJ Hennie, who is originally from DJ equipment and started Dj-ying “Depending on the time available Randfontein in Gauteng, added that at weddings, functions and parties for the rest of 2020 I would like to being in the music industry was and as the business grew, so did his do a tour around Mpumalanga, more than playing music but has range of equipment. hoping that I can meet some new also become somewhat of a life- “My technical knowledge put me aspiring local DJ’s to share my pas- style. at an advantage of maintaining my sion with. I think personally, that “Everything I do, I do with a beat equipment. In 2017 I started work- we always seem to forget about the in my head and in my heart. I un- ing part-time at a local nightclub as local talent and I would like to know derstand that people have di erent a bouncer and in time worked my more about them,” he concluded. priorities in life, but in my opinion, a way into the DJ-Booth where I was DJ plays the second most important coached by a fellow DJ and club role in any function,” Reyneke said. owner DJ Decibel (Dewald Botes). I “I like feeling part of a crowd and play a variety of ’80s, 90’s, Afrikaans I am approachable to anyone. Yes, sokkie and the latest electronic sometimes we do need to focus on club-dance music (EDM) all de- the job, but always stay humble and pending on the crowd I play for,” he make friends with fans everywhere added. you go,” he said. “In my opinion, it’s a DJ’s job to The part-time DJ, who doubles as a read what the crowd would like full-time mechanic, explained that and also to play their favourite hits he has been based in Mpumalanga before they even know it is their after moving to Nelspruit with his favourite,” he added. family in 2002. Reyneke further said that the “club “Growing up within a family where scene” was always fun and the abil- music has always been a big part of ity to reach more people with his the household, I would say my love passion for music was phenomenal. for music was inspired by my family “With COVID-19 restricting social DJ Hennie on the ones and twos (especially my dad’s huge CD collec- events, some of the events for this

[email protected] Wednesday 27 May 2020 HEALTH TALK 17 Quarantine has a lasting impact on kids’ health

abuse.  ose who Freedom is seen as a relief, the same as needs such as food and rent. were high-risk be- quitting a super-stressful job. Psychologists say that stress among fore the pandemic Prof Peter Gray, an international parents and children in this group are at even higher psychologist, is calling the pandemic had exploded.  ese challenges were risk now. the “course correction” kids desperately adversely a ecting parents’ emotional Positive Impacts of needed to play, learn, and simply have and mental health even more during Quarantine fun. lockdown. For children “We have created a really abnormal Experts say there is no question that whose families are world for our children. As a society, we marginalised populations before the nancially stable, have gone berserk and lost our way. We pandemic are now struggling with trau- food secure and have taken away play and creative activ- matic stress and fatigue, trouble sleep- able to provide ities and piled on homework, tests and ing and increased feelings of anxiety technical resources, scheduled activities,” Gray said. and hypervigilance.  ese are all related needed for distance Before the pandemic, he said, studies to socio-economic inequalities and learning at home, showed record levels of anxiety, de- di erences. Image Source: dailymail.co.uk the quarantine pression and suicide over the past few In the day-to-day for people with TUDIES show that lockdown seems to be provid- decades. means, there are plenty of short-term orders are drastically changing the ing a reset. “Reports of children being happier and and maybe long-term upsides of staying lives of children and teenagers and With an abundance of free time thrust less stressed now with all that pressure at home.  is, however, becomes harder Simpacting their health. upon kids, no place to be, no need to taken away, don’t surprise me at all,” he when parents lost their jobs or people Some children in loving families may rush, plenty of time to make mistakes said. around children are sick and dying. cherish this time, but even in ideal and many parents too busy to keep Mixed impacts on children Increased time with family is not circumstances, it deviated from child them occupied at all times, children  e impact of quarantine is not 100% always a good thing when there are to child. Doctors are in agreement that are trying new things, helping more, clear-cut in all kids though. Some may issues in the home, either. If nancial there are both positive and negative discovering new interests, spending be having positives and negatives on resources are scarce, taking part in health impacts on kids and teens as a more time outside and with family and di erent days or even on the same day. online school may be diffi cult without result of staying home this long. learning new skills in new ways. Students with special needs or ADHD computers or internet access at home, According to international test results Behavioural scientists say that when for example, had a lot of educational further isolating disadvantaged kids and among children of all ages, some are a child starts discovering things for support in school, so going online and setting them back academically. experiencing lots of bene ts, including him- or herself and doing them on doing work from home is really hard for Disrupted schedules, say neurologists, reduced stress, increased creativity and their own without someone helping, them. Good news is that bullying had also lead to headaches and negatively outside and more family together time. watching, pushing or grading them, it been drastically reduced. impact learning, sleep schedules, daily Others, however, are experiencing a becomes a totally new world for a lot of Low-income and single-parent fami- routines, exercise and the ability to so- rise in negatives, including an increase children whose every moment had been lies are struggling nancially. Job losses cialise, all of which can protect against in hunger, domestic violence and child adult-supervised and organised. and reduced salaries are a ecting basic headaches. Global food report reveals impact on vulnerable countries Alex Rose-Innes N international alliance of the UN the apex of acute food insecurity when More than half (73 million) of the 135 Agovernmental and non-govern- people lose the ability to consume food million people live in Africa; 43 million mental agencies had released their latest as a result of malnutrition over a period in the Middle East and Asia and more annual Global Report on Food Crises. of time and placed their lives in imme- than 18 million in Latin America and Before lockdown, more than 130 mil- diate danger (this should not be con- the Caribbean. lion people in more than 50 countries fused with anorexia nervosa, an eating  e main reasons, as stated in the across the globe experienced acute food disability). report, for these shocking statistics were insecurity, the report states.  e report said that last year already, con ict (war), weather extremes and As many as 75 million children expe- more than 180 million people were economic turbulence. rienced stunted growth as a result and living on the cusp of acute hunger and  e biggest driver behind food short- another 17 million su ered extreme would have this year, not been able to age was found to be continued political physical wasting. Wasting is seen as withstand COVID-19. con ict. Image Source: dreamstime.com Act allows extension of expiring prescriptions from 6 to 12 months

EOPLE with expiring pre- prescription from the prescribing with the intention that the therapy be or permanent record. scriptions, in the midst of the doctor would be required. Now, the continued”. What this means, for example, is that COVID-19 crisis, are set for some amendment to the Act makes it possible Pharmacists could, at the dispens- if you were issued a prescription in Prelief, says a Health24 report. for these scheduled medications to be ing pharmacist’s discretion, confer if January, expiring in June, as long as In a bid to continue restricting move- exempted from it. necessary with the doctor who wrote the requirements above are met, the ment of the country’s general popula- According to the Government Gazette, the initial prescription. If a patient has a pharmacist could extend it for a further tion, prescriptions valid for six-months, this amendment was subject to schedule known history of using the medication, six months.  is would then meet the could, under certain circumstances, be 2, 3, and 4 drugs not being dispensed such intervention would not be neces- 12-month dispensing criteria of the new used for 12 months. “for a period longer than 12 months sary. regulation. In an amendment to the Medicines from the date of issue of a prescription However, if a patient’s chronic condi- According to a government document, and Related Substances Act, schedule issued by an authorised prescriber”.  e tion is not stable, the pharmacist might the new regulation was e ective imme- 2, 3 and 4 drugs would be subject to prescription will be extended “in ac- want to call the doctor to determine if diately and would apply to anybody who extension by dispensing pharmacists for cordance with the original prescription the patient must remain on the same was given a six-month prescription in a further six months. in order to ensure that therapy is not medication and dosage. If the dispens- the next 18 months, again, subject to a  e Act previously limited the dis- disrupted, if the person dispensing the ing pharmacist is comfortable with the 12-month limit on being dispensed the pensing of the scheduled, prescribed prescription is satis ed that an autho- extension, the particulars of the sale medication. drugs to six months whereaft er a new rised prescriber initiated the therapy must be recorded in a prescription book (Source: Health24)

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CCOOVID-VID-1199 RREELIEFLIEF FUNDFUND The Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation invites Mpumalanga artists (creative industry) and athletes (sport and recreation industry) to apply for Covid-19 Relief Fund. HOW TO APPLY Visit https://dcsr.mpg.gov.za

to access guidelines and application forms. MEC LINDIWE NTSHALINTSHALI

The Sport and Recreation industry must direct applications to [email protected]

The Creative Industry can submit online applications at www.mpcreativerelief.co.za or email them as follows: Ehlanzeni District Nkangala District Gert Sibande District [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

or hand-delivered at the following NYDA offices:

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Sales Manager: Amanda on 074-950-2616 or [email protected] Wednesday 27 May 2020 Wednesday 27 May 2020 NATIONAL NEWS 19 African entrepreneurship expected to rise even further Alex Rose-Innes HE African continent’s entrepre- responsibility as it plays a major role in However, it is believed that with the continent’s future by uplift ing them- neurship rate is the highest in the job creation.  ese entrepreneurs enjoy needed infrastructure and support, selves and others. world. the respect of their communities as these young people could change the (Source: African World Bank.) T  is is most likely as a result of poorer they give back to the poorer areas from countries’ inability to provide sustain- which many of them hail. able jobs and forcing especially younger Generation Z (individuals born be- people to start their own businesses and tween 1995 and 2015) are quite adept of in doing so, provide work for others. taking charge of their respective futures. In South Africa, 22% of the population A study conducted among students in start their own businesses, with this South Africa shows a high level of entre- gure expected to rise even further in preneurial spirit and the ability to create the future. a nancially sound niche for themselves. Analysts say that the COVID-19 global  ey see it as another form of libera- crisis is creating an even greater urgency tion. for people to start businesses with in-  ese game-changers, among them creased job losses and economies facing many young women, are still hampered severe nancial constraints. by limited access to funding and not Entrepreneurship is seen as a social enough support or a proper network. Image Source: iol.co.za Mpumalanga contractors geared to resume work as we enter Level 3 Tumelo Waga Dibakwane HE Mpumalanga Department housing to enable social distancing and keeping safe and hygienic workspaces of completion, informal settlement of Human Settlements (DHS) is self-isolation, he said. and the provision of suffi cient quanti- upgrading projects, emergency housing geared to re-open construction He added that sewer spillage interven- ties of hand sanitiser, washing soap and projects, sewer spillage intervention and Twith 76 contractors set to resume work tion in a ected areas would be priori- clean water. related support development projects. in various parts of the province. tised while at the same time, promot- Daily screening should also be un-  e programme is also aimed at bring-  is move follows the easing of nation- ing hygienic conditions through the dertaken at the workplace as would the ing the economy back to life and it will al lockdown, which saw the immediate provision of bulk water and improved provision of personal protective equip- be reviewed at the lockdown regime is stoppage of all construction works sanitation. ment. continually reviewed. on-site to alert Level 4 as announced by Addressing the question of safety, Ma-  e return to work phase should be President Cyril Ramaphosa recently. sange stressed the importance of ensur- staggered to keep the number of work-  e provincial Head of Human Set- ing such for contractors, their workers, ers as few as possible in a con ned space tlements, Kebone Masange, said the departmental inspectors and monitors at any given period. department would channel its focus onsite. Safety measures would comply  e construction work, which is to human settlement infrastructure with relevant laws at construction sites, planned includes the construction of programmes to provide support and according to COVID-19 guidelines and low-cost houses, community residential mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in regulations as part of level 4 of lock- units, installation of bulk infrastructural communities. down. needs and servicing of sites.  e imme- “We are going to work within the All a ected contractors had been diate projects, which would be under- scope and vision of government by fo- required to appoint safety offi cers and/ taken during level 4 lockdown, had been cusing our attention to de-densi cation or representatives following health and selected based on criteria that houses Head of Human Settlements, of informal settlements, by providing safety plan measures.  ese include should already be at advanced stages Kebone Masange SA construction industry on its knees Alex Rose-Innes HE South African construc- would only be able to start operating at tion industry calls the situation 50% of its usual capacity. It is expected in which the sector nds itself that to counteract this dire scenario, Tbecause of the national lockdown, “the the annual builders’ Christmas holiday worst crisis since World War II.” would this year not take place but would Analysts agree that this would be the see construction continue. worst recession hitting the industry Figures indicate that, even considering since the Great Depression in the 1920s, the best possible scenario, this sector while the building industry had already would contract by more than 14% this been struggling nancially even before year, while industry specialists say that lockdown. it could even drop by almost 28%.  e To date, the impact of the COVID-19 negative impact is expected to last up to pandemic on the industry had seen 140 three years. 000 formal jobs lost. A persistent decline in demand for As lockdown levels are eased, it is housing seems to be the consensus, not estimated that the construction industry only for South Africa, but globally. Image Source: khplant.co.za

Sales: Raylee on 072-796-2936 or [email protected] Wednesday 27 May 2020 INTERNATIONAL NEWS 20 Earth is heating up across the globe

of India, Bangla- time.  is time, hourly data from 7877 desh and Pakistan; individual weather stations allowing north-western scientists to pinpoint shorter-lived bouts Australia and a ecting smaller areas. along the coasts of Humidity worsens the e ects of heat the Red Sea and because humans cool their bodies by Mexico’s Gulf of sweating and when it evaporates, it car- California. ries that heat away.  e process works  e highest, well in deserts, but less well in humid potentially fatal regions where the air is already too lad- readings, were en with moisture to take on much more. spotted 14 times Evaporation of sweat slows. in the cities of In the most extreme instances, it could Dhahran/Dam- stop. In that case, unless one can retreat man, Saudi to an air-conditioned room, the body’s Arabia, Doha, core heats beyond its narrow survivable Qatar and Ras range and organs begin to fail. Even a Al Khaimah in strong, physically t person resting in the United Arab the shade with no clothes on and unlim- Emirates, which ited access to drinking water would die have combined within hours. populations of Meteorologists measure the heat and over three million humidity e ect on the so-called “wet Image Source: phys.org people. Parts of bulb” Centigrade scale, translating these Southeast Asia, readings into “heat index” or “real-feel” Alex Rose-Innes southern China, subtropical Africa and Fahrenheit readings. including in the US Gulf Coast region. the Caribbean were also hit. Prior studies suggest that even the Along the Persian Gulf, researchers  e south-eastern US saw extreme strongest, best-adapted people cannot NEW study shows that extreme, spotted more than a dozen recent brief conditions dozens of times, mainly near carry out normal outdoor activities sometimes potentially fatal, outbreaks surpassing the theoretical hu- the Gulf Coast in east Texas, Louisiana, when the wet-bulb hits 32C. Most oth- mixtures of heat and humidity man survivability limit.  e outbreaks Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida ers would crumble well before that. Aare emerging across the globe. had so far been con ned to localised Panhandle.  e worst spots were New A reading of 35, the peak brie y Recently, scientists had projected areas and lasted just hours, but were Orleans and Biloxi, Mississippi. Such reached in the Persian Gulf cities, is that later in this century, in parts of increasing in frequency and intensity. conditions also reached inland into considered the theoretical survivability the tropics and subtropics, warming “Previous studies projected that this Arkansas and along the South-eastern limit. ( e heat index actually ends at climate could cause combined heat and would happen several decades from coastal plain. 52C, so these readings are literally o humidity to reach levels rarely, if ever, now, but this shows it’s happening right Not surprisingly, incidents tended to the charts.) Scientists involved in the experienced before by humans. Such now,” said lead author, Colin Raymond, cluster on coastlines along con ned study said it was hard to exaggerate conditions would ravage economies and who researched as a PhD. student at seas, gulfs and straits, where evaporat- the e ects of temperatures that get this possibly even surpass the physiological Columbia University’s Lamont-Doherty ing seawater provides abundant mois- high. limits of human survival. But according Earth Observatory. “ e times these ture to be sucked up by hot air. In some  e study found that worldwide, wet- to a new study published in the journal, events last will increase, and the areas areas further inland, moisture-laden bulb readings approaching or exceed- Science Advances, the projections are they a ect will grow in direct correla- monsoon winds or wide areas of crop ing 30C had doubled since 1979.  e wrong: such conditions are already ap- tion with global warming.” irrigation appear to play the same role. number of readings of 31, previously pearing.  e study identi es thousands Analysing data from weather stations Prior climate studies failed to recog- believed to occur only rarely, totalled of previously rare or unprecedented from 1979 to 2017, the authors found nise most past incidents because climate around 1 000. Readings of 33, previous- bouts of extreme heat and humidity in that extreme heat and humidity combi- researchers usually look at averages of ly thought to be almost non-existent Asia, Africa, Australia, South America nations doubled over the study period. heat and humidity measured over totalled around 80. and North America, Repeated incidents appeared in much large areas and over several hours at a

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