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Will Zuma ignore Chief Justice Mogoeng
too?
Lungani Zungu

The nation is waiting to see if Jacob Zuma will respond to Chief
Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng’s letter, asking him what he deemed
a fitting sentence for defying a ConCourt order before the
Wednesday deadline.

On Friday, Mogoeng asked Zuma to file an affidavit, explaining
what he thought would be an appropriate sentence if he is
found guilty of contempt.

Zuma defied an order from the highest court, telling him to
appear before the State Capture Commission of Inquiry chaired
by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.

The commission returned to the court, and recommended that
Zuma should be sentenced to two years imprisonment.

The commission accused Zuma of not being exemplary as a
former president of the country.

The defiant Zuma was unshaken, daring the court to arrest him,
saying he was not scared of jail.

By late Monday there was no indication that Zuma had filed his
affidavit.

The ConCourt has yet to make a ruling on the state capture
commission versus Zuma matter.

Political analyst Professor Omphemetse Sibanda said Mogoeng
was strategic by asking Zuma to explain what he thought was
an appropriate sanction if found guilty.

Zuma has been trading blows with Zondo and the judiciary,
saying they were out to get him.

Zuma’s lawyer Eric Mabuza could not be reached for comment.

Family lives in fear of alleged rapist and
fugitive
Elmon Tshikhudo

                  He allegedly raped the girl and threatened to
                  send her far from home if she told anyone.

When her family finally found out, he told them not to report
the case to the police or he would wipe them out.

But the mother of the 11-year-old victim from Vuwani in
Makhado alerted the police and a case was opened.

The suspect has now disappeared and the family fears he will
return.

According to Awelani Makongoa from Go Getters Youth Against
Crime, who spoke on behalf of the family, the rape incidents
happened on different occasions.

He said the girl’s ordeal started in February this year when the
suspect, who is a neighbour to the family, sent her to a nearby
spaza shop to buy a soup pack whereupon on her return she
was threatened with a knife and allegedly raped.

“She was told to keep quiet or be taken to Cape Town where
she would not be able to see her family again if she told
anybody about what happened,” Makongoa said.

It was during the second incident where she was again sent to
the spaza shop and raped again that the mother realised there
was something wrong with her.

The girl had some bruises in her private parts and after being
sent to the doctor she confided with the mother and doctor
that she had been raped.

He said the family is under stress and is living in fear.

“They are now living in fear but we are also keeping vigilance as
a community and we hope that he will be arrested before he
does any harm to the family because he has put them and their
daughter through a lot already,” Makongoza said.

Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo
confirmed the incident and called upon the community to
locate a certain Belamine or Eshrom who they believed could
help them in solving the case.

“The police are calling on someone called Belamine or Eshrom
to avail himself to the nearest police station as it is believed he
might be able to assist in ongoing investigations. And anyone
with information is requested to contact the Investigating
officer Sgt Mashudu Lusunzi on 079 891 1199 or the Crime stop
line 0860010111,” he said.

Picture source: Indian Times

Former learners to save their crumbling
old school
Elmon Tshikhudo

Dimani Agricultural school in Vhembe Limpopo
which used to produce the best results in the
province years back is in a state of decay.

Built in 1978, the school which produced high profile
personalities and professionals in the likes of the University of
Johannesburg principal Professor Tshilidzi Marwala and former
Musina municipal manager Abraham Luruli, has over the years
crumbled in terms of results and infrastructure.

It is now a shadow of its former self.

The school has deteriorated to such an extent that walls are
now cracked and the paint is peeling off.

Touched by the deteriorating state of their school, former
learners who included Prof Tshilidzi Marwala at the weekend
met and decided to do something to return their school to its
former glory.

The Dimani Alumni Association committee was elected during
the meeting.

Alumni Association spokesperson Abraham Luruli said: “We
studied here and things have changed for the worse. This was
one of the best schools producing best results but that is now
history.

“The infrastructure has also deteriorated, we would like to see
the school redeem its former glory and be counted among the
best in the country,” he said.

He said that their assistance to the school will be by arranging
bursaries for deserving learners, infrastructure development of
the school and extra lessons for learners.

“We have so far helped three learners with bursaries and
developed the school website," he said.

Marwala, who is now University of Johannesburg principal,
pledged his full support to the project.

Dimani school principal Calvin Tshivhase hailed the initiative
saying it was long overdue.

"We have so many challenges at the school and we hope their
intervention will go a long way in taking us back as an
agricultural high school," he said.

Egypt hails Pitso Mosimane as best of
the best
Linda Ximba

Serial winning Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane has
remembered how his mom taught him to focus
on the job at hand and leave others to judge.

The former Bafana Bafana mentor was paying tribute after
being honoured with the Best Coach Award from the Egyptian
Sports Critics Association at their annual media awards
ceremony on Saturday.

This prestigious award is voted for by the media.

Writing on his personal Twitter account, Mosimane said: “The
second personal award in 7 months. Thank you Al Ahly (players,
technical, staff, our supporters and President Khatib and his
board members, my Family).

“My Mother, from Khoza’s clan, taught me that, ‘Mintirho Ya
Vulavula’ and leave the rest to others to do the talking. The
Xitsonga proverb "Mintirho ya vulavula" means "Deeds speak".

Since arriving in the north African country in September last
year, Mosimane has won three cups with Al Ahly. Those are the
Egyptian Premier Cup, Egyptian Cup and the prestigious CAF
Champions League.

Before taking on the toughest job in the continent, Mosimane
had the most sought-after PSL Chairman Award bestowed on
him after he led his former side Mamelodi Sundowns to a
treble win.

Picture source: @MTSport10

Ramaphosa scores with ANC leadership
in KwaZulu-Natal
Lungani Zungu

                President Cyril Ramaphosa appears to have won
                the hearts and political loyalties of the ANC
                leadership in KwaZulu-Natal.

Both premier Sihle Zikalala and provincial secretary Mdumiseni
Ntuli are now enforcing the ANC rule that leaders charged by
the police should step aside immediately.

This is a critical turning point for Ramaphosa who will need the
backing of the province to secure a second term as leader of
the ANC.

After the 10 years that Jacob Zuma and his allies had a tight grip
on power in the province, the ANC in KZN took a hard line and
told party leaders who are facing charges to step aside
voluntarily.

Former eThekwini mayor Zandile Gumede, now a backbencher
in the provincial legislature, and deputy ANC provincial
chairperson Mike Mabuyakhulu, are among the leaders who
would get the chop. Nationally, the step-aside rule might see
Ace Magashule relinquishing his powerful position as secretary-
general.

The 30-day deadline given to ANC leaders serving in
government or in the party to step aside expires in two weeks.

KZN party spokesperson Nhlakanipho Ntombela said no one is
above the party.

“The NEC is the highest decision-making body, and we respect
its wisdom. If people put their own interests ahead of the party,
this would cripple our organisation.”

Gumede faces charges relating to the R400 million Durban Solid
Waste tender. Mabuyakhulu is facing charges relating to the
failed jazz festival five years ago. Magashule is out on R200,000
bail over the dodgy asbestos tender in the Free State when he
was Premier of the province.

ANC NEC member Nomvula Mokonyane said: “All those who
are affected by the step-aside resolution must respect the
processes of the ANC and step aside until they are cleared.”

Picture source: Supplied

Angry Phindile Gwala attacks woman
and smashes her phone
Dylan Bettencourt

Actress Phindile Gwala has been accused of attacking a woman
she believed was taking pictures and videos of her.

The woman in question, Nompilo Mkhize posted the story on
her Facebook page: “Last night I went to Cubana in
Pietermaritzburg, walked out when they were about to close
and I was doing the whole night I started taking videos outside
while I was waiting for a friend, I was about to stop the video
and request a ride home when Phindile Gwala walked out, she
came at me with her friend shouting ‘nangu omunye’ assuming
I was taking pictures and videos of her.”

Mkhize went on to say the 35-year-old actress grabbed her
phone and went on to look through her gallery and before she
knew it, Gwala allegedly smashed her phone into the ground
leaving her without her schoolwork and important documents
that she used to apply for jobs.

To add insult to injury, Gwala allegedly scratched Mkhize in the
face before she got in a car and drove off.

Twitter was up in arms about the situation and the popular
page, @AdvoBarryRoux tweeted: “Who told Phindile Gwala
that she’s a celebrity? She can’t even act. Bengizomgwaza anye
mina. Where I come from celebrities are normal people like us.
They do kaak, we moer them. #PhindileGwala.

Phindile didn't answer her phone when Scrolla.Africa called her
and didn't respond to our texts.

Picture source: @PhindileGwala

...Spat over tracksuit leaves Royal AM
without a coach
Linda Ximba

              Floyd Mogale has left Royal AM under mysterious
              circumstances.

Mogale admits he wasn’t wearing the tracksuits but said he
didn’t like the way the CEO handled the issue.

“I don’t take kindly to being shouted at,” said Mogale.

GladAfrica team, Royal AM is owned by prominent
businesswoman and socialite Shawn Mkhize.

His last game in charge was on Saturday when they played a 1-1
draw against Free State Stars in Bethlehem.

Mogale, who previously worked at Mamelodi Sundowns and
Bidvest Wits development structures, told Scrolla.Africa he
fought with Royal CEO Sinky Mnisi before the match for not
wearing the team’s tracksuits.

Asked for comment, Mnisi would only say that as far as he
knows the coach has been suspended.

In terms of the log standings, Royal are placed fifth on the log
with 33 points, five points adrift of log leaders Richards Bay.

Shawn Mkhize’s team has a chance to gain promotion to the
“land of money and honey” via play-offs spot but they will need
to get a capable coach to guide them through.

Picture source: @RoyalAM

Akon lands agreement to build a second
city
Arthur Greene

It is to be called Akon City, Uganda, and it looks
like something a creative director would dream
up for a sci-fi movie.

Senegalese-American RnB megastar, Akon, has agreed a deal
with the Ugandan government to build such a city, to be
completed by 2036.

Akon City, Uganda, is the second city the singer-turned-mogul
has agreed to build on the African continent after he agreed
plans for a city - also called Akon City - with the Senegalese
government in 2018.

Akon, whose real name is Aliaune Thiam, announced last year
that he was pressing ahead with plans to construct the city in
Senegal, and that he had laid the first stone for the city in
Mbodiène, a coastal village 62 miles from the capital, Dakar.

Like its sister city, Akon City, Uganda will operate on Akoin
cryptocurrency.

However, Akon, real name Aliaune Thiam, can’t say how the
city will be financed, though Akon City, Senegal reportedly cost
$6 billion (R88 billion).

In an interview about how the Ugandan city would be financed,
Akon said: “This is irrelevant. Money is everywhere, I have the
potential to pool resources."

The Ugandan government has allocated one square mile of land
on which to build. The city is likely to follow the blueprint laid in
Senegal which includes a hospital campus, its own school, and a

police department, bas well as parks and other recreational
facilities.

When asked whether the average Ugandan will be able to
afford these amenities Akon said the development of crypto-
currency will bring the country much-needed opportunities and
allow Ugandans to invest in themselves.

“I know if I put it there, they’re going to find a way to afford it
because it’s going to motivate them,” Akon said.

Picture source: @Akon

Just two precious points and Pirates are
in!
Menzi Magubane

Orlando Pirates are just one win away from
progressing to the quarter-finals of the CAF
Confederation Cup.

On Sunday the Buccaneers cruised past Al Ahli Benghazi of
Libya with an impressive 3-0 win at Orlando Stadium to top
Group A with eight points after four matches.

Their next match will be at the same venue against bottom of
the group ES Setif.

Pirates and Setif played to a goalless draw in March.

On Sunday Group A was cracked wide open by Setif's 3-0 win
over second place Enyimba of Nigeria.

The win saw the Algerians draw level with Al Ahli both with four
points while the Nigerians have six points.

Bucs goal scorer Tshegofatso Mabaso said they were a bit
disappointed last week when they drew with Al Ahli in Libya.

“But I'm happy we managed to rectify that with a win here at
home," said Mabaso.

"To play for Pirates is a huge honour for me. Whenever I'm
given an opportunity to play I always make sure that I play for
the badge and also try to help the team to be great again. Being
on the score sheet is even bigger."

This win will certainly boost Pirates ahead of their Nedbank Cup
quarter-final clash against wounded Mamelodi Sundowns this
Thursday.

The much anticipated encounter will be held at Loftus Stadium,
Tshwane at 6pm.

The winner will host Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila in the
second semi-final on Sunday.

Picture source: @TshegofatsoMabaso

Tough ask for Bayern in Paris
Menzi Magubane

                 Can Bayern Munich bounce back and progress to
                 the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League?

The answer to this question will be revealed on Tuesday at Parc
des Princes in Paris at 9pm.

Reigning UEFA champions, Bayern Munich visit the French
capital to face Paris Saint-Germain in the return leg of the
competition's quarter-finals.

The German champions will be hoping to overturn the 3-2
scoreline from the first leg.

Bayern need to beat PSG 2-0 to go through to the semi-finals -
but PSG are no pushovers.

Bayern captain Manuel Neuer said they need to stay calm but
have fire in their hearts.

“We want to approach the game the right way with motivation
and good attitude,” he said.

He said they needed stability against such quick players, Neuer
told Bundesliga.com.

"We’ll also need to keep playing our attacking football and put
them under pressure. They have problems at the back."

There are reports that coach Hansi Flick is being scouted by
German Football Association as their next national team
mentor.

Current coach Joachim Low is set to leave this post after 15
years in charge.

"I think Hansi Flick is the right coach for us,” said Neuer.

“You have seen how successful we have been. We will be happy
if it continues like this.”

Meanwhile in London, Chelsea are set to complete the job
when they welcome FC Porto at Stamford Bridge at 9pm.

Last week the Blues came back with a 2-0 win in Portugal.

Picture source: @iMiaSanMia