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2 Tel: (045) 839-4040 / editorial: mjekulal@therep.co.za / advertising: charodinev@therep.co.za 5 August 2022 THE R E P R ES E N TAT I V EADVERTISING FEATUREMovement aims tounite all to bringpositive changeAfter 29 years of democratic governance, inequalities still exist,says Iliso Labantu Movement for Democratic Change leaderZanemvula Deliwe, with the gap between the “haves and havenots” continuously widening.This has resulted in escalating crime, with SA rated as thirdhighest crime ridden-country in the world.Added to this, the economic downfall has resulted inskyrocketing unemployment.Compounding this, Deliwe says, is corruption and the lack ofwill on the part of the ANC-led government to deal with statecapture; the deployment of inefficient cadres resulting in thecollapse of services; and dysfunctional local government whichincludes neglect of rural economic development.Other issues include:● The lack of rural economic development has resulted in urbansquatting, with all the social ills and injustices attached to this, aswell as human settlement issues;● Failing Eskom, with 14 CEOs from 2007 to date, is a highindicator SA is at a risk of having big businesses migrate to othercountries. This will increase unemployment – currently at 58%;● Failing education which is misdirected to teaching subjectsnot in demand in the market, leaving many graduatesunemployable; incapacitating pupils by failing to ensure booksare delivered on time and failure to address pupil-teacher ratios;● Lack of a clear foreign policy and no border post control hasleft country controlled by criminals;● Irregular expenditure of R27,3bn from 2010 clearly showsgovernment is not in good hands;● The economy depends mainly on mining. However, after 29years there is no shareholding scheme available to improve thelivelihood of mine workers.“That is why it is necessary for us to wake up to defend ourdemocracy and move with a new establishment which willdefend South Africans from looters of the resources with a radicala p p r o a ch ,” Deliwe says.“lIiso Labantu Movement for Democratic Change has beenformed to change the direction of SA by providing an alternativeto a broken political system that has failed South Africans.“We will assemble a team of South Africans committed topublic service, who have the skills, experience and knowledge toachieve this vision and we will call even those who left thecountry for Australia and New Zealand to come back to SouthAfrica to develop the country which has been ravaged bycorruption and lack of leadership.“We exist to provide clean and effective services to improvethe lives of all South Africans, especially unemployed graduates.“We will accomplish this with an immovable commitment toa free-market economy, provision of social justice, a drug-freesociety, commitment to the rule of law, delivery of electoralreform, and lastly, rural economic development planning.”The movement can contacted on 079-516-9833.NOTICENOTICE OF APPLICATION FORREGISTRATION OF A PARTYIN TERMS OF SECTION 16(1)(a)OF THE ELECTORALCOMMISSION ACT, 1996(ACT NO. 51 OF 1996).1. Notice id hereby given thatMOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRATICCHANGE is applying forregistration in terms of the ElectoralCommission Act 1996(Act No. 51 of 1996).2. The date on which the application willbe or has been submitted to the ChiefElectoral Officer is 15 September2022.3. The abbreviation of the name of theparty is MDC4. The distinguished mark or symbol ofthe party is printed underneath.5. Anyone wishing to raise an objectionagainst the intended registrationmust do so by written notice in whichare set out the ground for theobjections and which must bedelivered at the office of the ChiefElectoral Officer within fourteen(14) days after the publication ofthis notice.MUTTON CUTLETS/ROASTMUTTON STEWMUTTON SHOULDER CHOPSMUTTON LOIN CHOPSMUTTON BULKOUMAS WORSBEEF LIVERCHICKEN SOUP PACKS LOOSECHICKEN LIVER LOOSEEGGS LARGE 60’SRHODES BAKED BEANS 410GNOLA MAYO 750MLJUNGLE OATS 500GGOLDEN ECONO 1.5KGSPINACH LOOSEPOTATOES SMALL MEDIUM10KGMlungisi activist groupdemands harsh sentencefor man out on paroleWomen protests against GBV at court appearance of accusedLUVUYO MJEKULA“We do not know what menwant from us or what we havedone to them. Men need tochange, they brought us intothis world – they are abusingtheir own children.”These were the words ofBongiwe Mtola, a resident of RSection in Mlungisi, during ademonstration by women andactivists outside the m a g i s t ra t e ’scourt in Komani on Tuesdaymorning to call for justice whilealso marking the start ofWo m e n ’s Month.The group called on thecourt to keep a 38-year-old manincarcerated after he wascharged with raping a 22-yearoldwoman while out on parolefor the same offence.Convicted and sentenced to18 years’ imprisonment for rapeand 18 months for assault inFebruary 2009, the man, alsofrom Mlungisi, was set free onparole three years ago. Hisparole was set to expire in2028.He was, however, arrestedon May 26 this year on rapecharges and denied bail in them a g i s t ra t e ’s court in Komani inJu n e .He appeared again onTuesday and the protestingresidents used nationalWo m e n ’s Month to send astrong message to the court.The group handed in apetition to the presidingmagistrate while the NokulungaMercy Victim EmpowermentR99.99 KGR93.99 KGR104.99 KGR106.99 KGR99.99 KGR46.99 KGR44.99 KGR21.99 KGR27.99 EAR14.99 EAR10.99 EAR29.99 EAR19.99 EAR16.99 EAR7.99 KGR44.99 KGE&OE. WHILE STOCKS LAST-LIMITED QUANTITIES. WE RESERVETHE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW SPECIALS WITHOUT NOTICE.SPECIALS ARE VALID FOR THE5TH & 6TH OF AUGUSTWOMEN’S MONTH: Mlungisi women and activists demonstrate outside the magistrate’s courtin Komani on Tuesday calling for harsh action against a man on parole charged with rape, whilealso marking Women’s Month Picture: LUVUYO MJEKULACommunity Centre, a non-profitorganisation focusing onsupporting victims of genderbasedviolence (GBV),submitted a letter calling for adeterrent sentence.Nokulunga also works withpolice, the social development,home affairs and correctionalservices departments and otherorganisations involved inhelping GBV victims.It also advocates for humanrights including the LGBTQIc o m m u n i t y.The organisation’sadministrator, SandisiweMzamo, who was part of thedemonstration, called the attackon the 22-year-old woman a“corrective rape”.He told The Rep the accusedknew the woman was part of the• Consultation & Hearing Tests¿24 Prince Alfred Street, Komani PO Box 453, Komani, 5319 045 839 4040 / Fax: 045 839 4059 Chris van Heerden, vanheerdenc@arena.africaLuvuyo Mjekula, mjekulal@therep.co.zaCharodine Visagie, charodinev@therep.co.zawww.therep.co.za@RepKomaniLGBTQI group. The court hadalso heard during the bailapplication in June that thewoman was a lesbian.“We believe this is acorrective rape. It is a gruesomeoffence that is not taken lightlyby government. As anorganisation we are here to saywe believe the accused is guiltyand that when he is sentenced,the court should make anexample of the perpetrator andsend a message to thecommunity that this has severei m p l i c a t i o n s ,” Mzamo said.“We are pleading with thecourt to sentence the perpetratorto the best of its abilities.”After he was refused bail, hisattorney, Zolile Matiwane, filedan appeal, stating 90% of thearguments by the state wereWEDNESDAY, 2022• Regular follow-up visits• All Medical Aids welcomeDr Christiane Practice (Erica/Anneke)41 Grey Street, 045 838 1671Dave 083 460 6503The Rep Komanithe_rep_komaniThe Rep subscribes to the Code of Ethics and Conduct for South African Print and OnlineMedia that prescribes news that is truthful, accurate, fair and balanced. If we don’t live upregarding his client’s parole andthat the magistrate had erred.Matiwane said it would beunconstitutional to keep theaccused in jail because he hadbreached his parole conditions.The department ofcorrectional services had said itwas in the process of revokingthe man’s parole.Outside court, the protestorssaid the man was a danger tos o c i e t y.Nomzamo Mjila, 59, saidchildren could walk aroundfreely if he was released.“Even us as elderly peopleare in danger. He must rot injail. The justice system musthear us,” she said.The case was postponeduntil August 23 for the return ofDNA results and bail transcripts.What are youdoing forKo m a n i ?Send us yourstory viaWhatsApp on07 3-025-2220and we willpublish it.It can be ac l ea n i n gcampaign orpothole repairproject .
THE REPRESENTATIVE 5 August 2022 Tel: (045) 839-4040 / editorial: mjekulal@therep.co.za / advertising: charodinev@therep.co.za 3Heartbreaking memorial forfive TVET staff killed in accidentFamily, friends, officials pay tribute; colleagues struggling to cope with loss receiving counsellingZINTLE BOBELOCondolence messages havepoured in from across thecountry after five Ikhala TVETCollege employees were killed in a caraccident between Aliwal North andJamestown last week.Senior exam officer MonwabisiSiwa, secretary to the deputy principalof academic services ChristinaTingashe-Caba, intern in the office ofthe principal Melisizwe Manzi,corporate services intern BukelwaBaleka and Ezibeleni engineeringcampus intern Yandiswa Cwayi all losttheir lives when the vehicle they weretravelling in collided head-on with atruck on the N6 near the F l o u k ra a lturn-off on Wednesday morning.Scores of mourners attended amemorial service for them at His GraceTabernacle Church on Thursday.Lunga Malindi, of corporateservices, said staff at the college werestruggling to cope with the loss andthat psycho-social support was beingprovided to them.Senior managers and staff this weekvisited the families who lost their lovedones, he said.“This is a bitter pill to swallow.“We are in a bad situation. We aretrying to come to terms with what hashappened, but it is difficult.“If we colleagues feel this way,imagine how the families are feeling.“As a college we have to supportthe families and ensure our colleaguesget a dignified send-off,” said Malindi.Department of transport provincialspokesperson Unathi Binqose said allfive occupants who were travelling inan Isuzu double cab died on the scene.The two occupants (both male) inthe Nissan UD mini truck were trappedin the vehicle and severely injured andlater rushed to a hospital in AliwalNorth.The driver died in hospital later thatnight.“The circumstances surroundingthe cause of the accident are stillunknown at this stage as the scene wasstill subject to further investigations byvarious authorities,” said Binqose.“A case of culpable homicide willbe opened at Aliwal North SAPS forfurther investigations.”MEC for transport, Weziwe TikanaGxothiwe, also extended condolences,urging road users to be cautious.The office of the minister of highereducation, science and innovation,Blade Nzimande, issued a statementg iv i n g his condolences, indicating thatthe group were travelling in a collegevehicle from Ikhala TVET Collegecentral office in Komani to do work atthe Aliwal North campus.“This unfortunate incident happensat a time when the department ofhigher education and training isholding an inaugural two-day TVETColleges strategic industry partnershipssummit which aims to foster dynamicand strategic partnerships between thedepartment, TVET colleges and thei n d u s t r y.“Our thoughts and prayers are withthe families of the deceased at thisdifficult moment,” said Nzimande.He directed the health departmentto join the college’s management inproviding psycho-social support to thefamilies and staff members.An emotional Mpumelelo Fini, whois related to Siwa, said the familywould remember his smile and thegreat love he had for his children.“We are deeply pained because hewas the only man who was lookingafter the family home. He was a quietbut very firm person.“We learnt he assisted a lot in hiscommunity even within the family.These were things he kept to himselfand we are only learning of them now.”Baleka’s sister, NomthandazoBaleka, said she had initially thoughther sister was injured in the accident.“Later that afternoon I was told shewas no more. Our hearts are bleeding.“We are devastated as a family aswe were expecting a lot from her.“She was full of humour and afriendly person and leaves a 13-yearoldson.”MONWABISI PATRICK SIWABUKELWA BALEKA❝ This is a bitter pill to swallow. We are in abad situation. We are trying to come toterms with what has happened, but it isd i ff i c u l t .CHRISTINA TINGASHE CABAYA N D I S APERLICIAC WAY IMELISIZWE CARL MANZIQUEENSTOWNGIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOLIn association with Old Queenstonia Association147 th Birthday CelebrationsWeekend ProgrammeFriday, 12 August 202212:00 - 13:00 147 th Cultural Show St Georges13:00 - 14:00 RegistrationSoup & Rolls in Erica Danckwerts Hall14:00 - 16:00 Tennis: Old Girls vs GHS18:30 Old get together in the Erica Danckwerts HallSaturday, 13 August 202208:30 Old Breakfast in the School House Dining Hall08:30 Sports Fixtures vs CambridgeTea will be served throughout the morning at the OQA09:30 - 11:30 School open for Old Girls to reminisce from foyer of the School17:00 Old Girls year Get Together at various venuesFAREWELL: Family members, friends and colleagues of the five Ikhala TVET College employeeswho died in a tragic car accident between Aliwal North and Jamestown last week gathered atHis Grace Tabernacle Church during a memorial service on Thursday Picture: ZINTLE BOBELOSunday, 14 August 202209:30 Birthday Service in St. George’s HallTea will be served in the Erica Danckwerts Hall after the service
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