Be the first to receive information from Eat Out Create and manage a listing for your restaurant Our reviews are based on anonymous visits that are paid for in full Mmabatho Molefe, recipient of the 2022 Eat Out Rising Star Award, may have stepped back from the spotlight after closing Emazulwini – her restaurant at Makers Landing that was recognised both locally and internationally for its reimagining of the dishes that shaped her childhood – but the chef continues to be a storyteller who champions indigenous ingredients diners can look forward to her newest project in collaboration with Studio H: FAMILY MEAL: PAP an exclusive three-night pop-up taking place in May at Lemkus Exchange in St I want to highlight the beauty and complexity of everyday ingredients that have shaped so many of our food stories.”  elevated reimagining of South Africa’s most familiar ingredients – pap and meat – crafted into a four-course menu paired with Cap Classique and still wine (with non-alcoholic alternatives available) The restaurant is a true celebration of the magic of salt... From air fryer recipes to a celebration of local flavours Eat Out celebrates over 25 years of shaping the nation's restaurant.. and website in this browser for the next time I comment Please log in to publish reviews and manage your content Download the app to enjoy the power of South Africa’s biggest restaurant directory in your hand « Back SuperSport Schools Plus defeating Mmabatho High School 1-0 in the final after three days of exhilarating competition The festival featured some of the top schools from the Mafikeng and Johannesburg regions and it also attracted entrants from Zimbabwe’s Amai Mugabe and Botswana’s Gaborone International who tested their skills against some of the best local talent at the festival Sodbury High School defeated Mmabatho High School in a tight contest scoring the only goal of the game to be crowned the champions Sodbury High School and Mmabatho High School advanced to the finals after impressive semifinal victories on Sunday Mmabatho defeated Golf View Combined School in a dramatic penalty shootout winning 5-4 after a 1-1 draw in regular time enjoyed a more convincing route to the final beating Alma Mater International School 3-1 in their final-four match Alma Mater and Golf View met in the bronze final who delivered a commanding performance to record a decisive 4-0 win the event’s standout players were recognised was accorded the tournament’s highest honour by being named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) who was an excellent last line of defence for Sodbury excelled at the opposite end of the field and claimed the Top Goalscorer accolade which entered two squads into the competition received the Most Disciplined Team award for their exemplary sportsmanship The Most Spirited Team award went the way of Kitsong School for their relentless effort on the field while Samuel Centenary Academy was named the Best Dressed Team ISSA 3-0 Mafikeng Excited United 5-0 TKSWR Team B TKSWR Team A 2-0 Sol Plaatje Secondary School Team A Batswana Commercial Secondary School 3-2 Sodbury High School Mmabatho High School 2-1 Amai Mugabe Alma Mater International School 4-1 Kitsong School Samuel Centenary Academy 4-1 Golf View Combined School Sol Plaatje Secondary School Team B 3-0 Gaborone International Mafikeng High 4-0 TKSWR Team B Mafikeng High 2-0 Excited United Kitsong School 1-1 ISSA ISSA 6-0 TSKWR Team B Sodbury High School 1-1 TSKWR Team A Sodbury High School 8-1 Sol Plaatje Secondary School Team A Batswana Commercial Secondary School 3-0 Sol Plaatje Secondary School Team A Batswana Commercial Secondary School 4-1 TSKWR Team A Alma Mater International School 2-2 Amai Mugabe Kitsong School 3-2 Amai Mugabe Kitsong School 1-1 Mmabatho High School Alma Mater International School 3-2 Mmabatho High School Golf View Combined School 0-0 Sol Plaatje Secondary School Team B Golf View Combined School 7-0 Gaborone International Samuel Centenary Academy 0-0 Gaborone International Sol Plaatje Secondary School 1-0 Samuel Centenary Academy Mmabatho High School (4) 0-0 (1) Golf View Combined School 2-1 Batswana Commercial Secondary School Alma Mater International School 2-1 ISSA Sodbury High School 1-0 Sol Plaatje Secondary School Samuel Centenary Academy 1-0 Sol Plaatje Secondary School Team A Mmabatho High School (5) 1-1 (4) Golf View Combined School Sodbury High School 3-1 Alma Mater International School Batswana Commercial Secondary School 2-0 Excited United (Forfeit) ISSA (4) 0-0 (3) Sol Plaatje Secondary School Team B TKSWR Team A 2-0 Amai Mugabe (Forfeit) Samuel Centenary Academy 2-1 Kitsong School Gaborone International 2-0 Mafikeng High TKSWR Team B 2-0 Sol Plaatje Secondary School (Forfeit) Alma Mater International School 4-0 Golf View Combined School Sodbury High School 1-0 Mmabatho High School MVP –  Rodgers Mano (Alma Mater International School) Best Goalkeeper Denzel Bauti – (Sodbury High School) Top Goal scorer – Shepherd Gono (Sodbury High School) Best Defender – Phatshimo Mogorosi (Mmabatho High School) Best Dressed – Samuel Centenary Academy Most Disciplined –  TKSWR Most Spirited – Kitsong School After breaking into the top eight of the Gauteng Development League (GDL) standings last week Zeekoevlei High lifted the Freedom Cup trophy on the weekend at Wynberg Boys’ High School after defeating Urban Academy in The Absa Wildeklawer Soccer Tournament has a new king sitting on the throne after four days of all-out action Following three days of football filled with surprising outcomes the Absa Wildeklawer Soccer Tournament is down to four title contenders Fans of the Mancosa KwaZulu-Natal Football Association (KZNHSFA) Second-Term League have been starved of football for a week Home | Business Public logistics infrastructure in the North West is in a critical state says Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA) functional transportation systems including much-needed upgrades to roads railways and airports are needed to position the agriculture and mining-dependent province as an import and export hub says such transport deficiencies have far-reaching economic impacts This comes as the Mmabatho Airport in Mahikeng remains largely unused after a R400 million SA Express tender was unscrupulously spent and the airport’s potential as a cargo port was also wasted. “The fact that we have on our doorstep here in Mahikeng an airport which was functional, which can be grown to not only service commuter passengers but also the transport of goods and services. Our neighbouring countries are on the border and certainly one can look at Mahikeng as an airport itself as a hub for the export and even import of goods that then can be transported inland,” says Campbell. Meanwhile, the provincial Department of Community Safety and Transport Management says it has accepted bids for the management and maintenance of the airport as well as the Pilanesberg International Airport. “The bidders had requested more time given the technicality of the requirements and I gave a directive that we must extend until the 22nd of February,” elaborates MEC Wessels Morweng.  “So we are calling all capable people to come and partner with us to resuscitate Mahikeng airport which will in the main be used as a cargo, and also to resuscitate Pilanesberg airport which we want to use for passenger lifting so it’s for that reason that transport is very important in enabling the economy,” he adds. registered non profit organisation in South AfricaReg No: 011-895 NPO AVBOB celebrates a milestone by rewarding its members on a large scale Conceptual illustration of droughts and desertification in Africa.  JOHANNESBURG - The situation remains tense in Mozambique as the opposition claim widespread election fraud.  It joins Zimbabwe as the Southern African Development Community countries with disputed election results.  READ: Discussion | Thabazimbi by election set for 4 December The African Union and the European Union have condemned the post-election violence Botswana is also heading to the polls next week.  Mmabatho Mongae from Good Governance Africa Home | South Africa Access to water and sanitation is recognised as a fundamental human right, essential for health, dignity and prosperity, according to the United Nations (UN) Water. But for many in South Africa, this is not the case, as communities endure the daily inconvenience and health hazards of sewage spills residents face constant sewage spills caused either by government negligence or by some locals tampering with the sewerage system The situation highlights the ongoing struggle for basic services and the urgent need for solutions to protect public health and well-being The picture is bleak for residents of areas such as Danville in Mahikeng who have sewage spills right on their doorstep “For the past 20 years we’ve been living in conditions such as this this to me is very inhumane because now waterborne diseases are increasing,” one resident laments the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality has acknowledged the problem “Our streams that feed Letlamoreng and Setumo Dam are indeed contaminated by various sources we must concede that our Two-Ways water treatment plant is not operational That is the Mmabatho and the Mahikeng wastewater treatment plant This is a result of the termination of the service provider who was doing the operation and maintenance of the Mahikeng and Mmabatho wastewater treatment plants We are in the process of appointing another service provider who will do operation and maintenance at the Two-Way wastewater treatment plant.” former EFF National Organizer and Member of Parliament from the Northern Cape has announced her decision to leave the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and join Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto Wesizwe Party (MK Party) This move mirrors the recent actions of Floyd Shivambu who has also switched allegiance to the MK Party Mmabatho Mokause has been a formidable figure within the EFF since its inception Known for her dedication to the party’s ideals and her robust leadership Mokause has served as a Member of Parliament Her political career has been marked by her strong advocacy for social justice and the rights of marginalized communities in South Africa Mokause’s role as the EFF’s National Organizer placed her at the heart of the party’s grassroots mobilization efforts where she was instrumental in expanding the party’s influence Her decision to join the MK Party is seen as a significant blow to the EFF especially considering her deep roots in the Northern Cape and her close working relationship with EFF leaders like Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu who recently resigned from the EFF to join Jacob Zuma’s MK Party has been actively recruiting key EFF members who did not make it onto the party’s parliamentary list Shivambu’s departure from the EFF has sent shockwaves through the political arena and his subsequent appointment as the National Organizer for the MK Party has intensified speculation about the party’s growing influence and potential to attract disillusioned EFF members Shivambu’s recruitment drive has reportedly targeted individuals like Mokause who have expressed dissatisfaction with the EFF’s internal dynamics and the party’s strategic direction His efforts have been described as part of a broader strategy to build a strong drawing from the ranks of seasoned politicians who have experience in parliamentary procedures and a track record of grassroots mobilization under the stewardship of leaders like Mmabatho Mokause has been a critical battleground in South Africa’s political landscape The province’s performance in the 2024 general elections provides a window into the shifting allegiances and the changing fortunes of political parties in the region the EFF’s performance in the Northern Cape saw a noticeable decline compared to the 2019 elections the EFF managed to secure a significant portion of the vote establishing itself as a formidable opposition party in the province the 2024 elections painted a different picture with the party losing ground to both the ANC and the newly formed MK Party Analysts attribute this decline to several factors including internal divisions within the EFF dissatisfaction among the electorate with the party’s handling of key issues and the emergence of the MK Party as a viable alternative under the leadership of figures like Jacob Zuma and Floyd Shivambu capitalized on the growing disillusionment among voters particularly those who felt that the EFF had lost its revolutionary zeal The comparison between the 2019 and 2024 election results highlights the challenges facing the EFF in maintaining its foothold in the Northern Cape The loss of key leaders like Mokause to the MK Party is likely to exacerbate these challenges as the party struggles to retain its base in a province that has become increasingly competitive Floyd Shivambu’s transition from the EFF to the MK Party has been one of the most talked-about developments in South African politics this year After serving as the EFF’s Deputy President for several years Shivambu’s resignation and subsequent appointment as the National Organizer for the MK Party signaled a significant realignment in the country’s political dynamics Shivambu has been vocal about his reasons for leaving the EFF and joining the MK Party He has criticized the EFF’s leadership for what he perceives as a departure from the party’s original revolutionary principles Shivambu has also emphasized his commitment to building the MK Party into a powerful political force that can challenge the status quo and advocate for radical economic transformation Shivambu outlined his vision for the MK Party stating that the party aims to “restore the revolutionary spirit that has been lost in South African politics.” He also took the opportunity to praise Jacob Zuma for his leadership and for providing a platform for those who still believe in the ideals of the liberation struggle Shivambu’s remarks have resonated with many within the MK Party particularly those who feel that the EFF has become too focused on electoral politics at the expense of its revolutionary ideals His appointment as National Organizer is seen as a strategic move to bolster the MK Party’s organizational capacity and to attract disaffected members from other political formations The EFF has been facing significant challenges in recent months not least due to the departure of key figures like Floyd Shivambu and Mmabatho Mokause the party has continued its efforts to mobilize its base the EFF held a Gauteng Ground Forces Forum which was addressed by party leader Julius Malema The forum was an attempt to rally the party’s supporters and to address concerns about the direction of the party in the wake of Shivambu’s resignation Malema used the platform to reaffirm the party’s commitment to its revolutionary principles and to reassure supporters that the EFF remains a powerful force in South African politics In addition to the Gauteng Ground Forces Forum the EFF also conducted a visit to KwaZulu-Natal to assess the state of the organization in the province This visit was seen as particularly important given the province’s historical significance and its role as a stronghold for both the ANC and the newly formed MK Party Malema and other EFF leaders engaged with local structures and supporters addressing concerns about the party’s future and its ability to compete with the MK Party in the region The visit also provided an opportunity for the EFF to demonstrate its organizational strength and to counter the narrative that the party is in decline following the departure of key leaders As the MK Party continues to gain momentum the party’s leadership has embarked on a series of provincial visits to assess the state of the organization and to strategize for the upcoming municipal elections These visits are part of a broader plan to solidify the party’s presence across South Africa and to build a strong the MK Party has announced plans to visit other provinces where the recent defection of Mmabatho Mokause is expected to strengthen the party’s position These provincial visits are being led by senior MK Party leaders who are working to ensure that the party’s structures are 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Sections Plans are afoot to restore the George Dick Montshioa Airport to its former glory in a bid to boost tourism trade and investment in the North West capital Mahikeng It has been more than three years since the airport was renamed George Dick Montshioa but the airport still bears the branding and signage of Mafikeng Airport The Mahikeng Local Municipality notes on its website that “the Mahikeng Airport The airport is designed to accommodate large aircraft and is not only ideal for both business and leisure activities but has been used on many occasions to host international as well as national air shows.”  The municipality further notes that “untapped business market in Mahikeng continues to flourish as the municipality still offers lucrative business packages for industrial residential and business developments projects Mahikeng is a city of opportunities in the sector of agriculture manufacturing Maine said these facilities would boost tourism Maine said: “We are focusing on young people; we want to complete in this financial year all the infrastructure programmes; we want to bring the Mmabatho Stadium to its former glory so that we can host national and international games That is what is going to make me sleep well at night I want to see Mahikeng Stadium and the airport working again,” Maine said Maine was referring to assets that have been left to deteriorate for more than two decades some Mahikeng residents believe Maine’s dream is unrealistic we don’t want to hear or discuss it because I’ve seen the contrary for the past 30 years,” a resident said “There is no reason Mahikeng is what it is today it is because of a lack of leadership that Mahikeng is where it is We should be asking them questions about what happened.”  Visit SW YouTube Channel for our video content Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Tel: +27 11 268 6300 Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our terms & conditions and privacy policy was plunged into darkness on Thursday after an explosion at a sub-station affecting the electricity supply to Mahikeng Some areas of Mahikeng saw electricity restored a few hours after the incident but many parts have remained without power Eskom spokesperson Ezekiel Baruti says the estimated restoration time for the remaining customers and villages in Mahikeng is anytime after 8 o’clock this morning provided there won’t be any further complications or breakdowns and film director Mmabatho Mmontsho revealed that her acting career was a stepping stone to her true passion that is where the voice comes to life,” said Mmontsho Mmontsho expressed regret over some projects she had participated in noting the profound psychological and emotional impact that art can have “There is value in doing work that is not harmful I hope for emerging artists and creatives that they do not have to cross those kinds of paths; that is my wish for them,” she said [ON AIR] In The Spotlight: Mmabatho Montsho@mbele_lnb speaks to fine artist, writer, actress and film director, @MmabathoMontsho.#POWERTalk pic.twitter.com/IGYowLHDPJ Mmontsho aspires to create work she is proud of she acknowledged the unpredictable nature of artistic careers and some have better paths than others.” We catch up with the award-winning chef of Emazulwini about the inspiration behind her exciting menu and how she is creating a voice for African stories through food Chef Mmabatho Molefe of Emazulwini was awarded the Eat Out Naked Malt Rising Star award during the 2022 Eat Out awards This award is bestowed on an upcoming chef that is making a distinctive mark in the industry The judges noted that Chef Mmabatho Molefe evokes an emotional connection to food with truly inspirational and distinctively clever recipes that transform favourite meals from her childhood into fine dining dishes Her maverick food pays homage to her heritage and represents an exciting new approach to South African cuisine “My intention has always been to create a voice for African stories through food,” shares Mmabatho Emazulwini serves up Nguni-inspired traditional dishes featuring lesser-known cuts of meat like heart that she then reimagines under a fine dining frame “The most important thing for us is to stay true to ourselves and the brand It’s not always easy but we continue to strive to uphold the ingredients and dishes we believe in versus whatever the current food trends are out there.” The recently updated menu at Emazulwini is a take on a Sunday lunch and features dishes like the starter dish ‘Ulimi noshatini’ (beef tongue and tomato relish) “I’ve always loved tongue and have always thought of it as a cold meat or a deli meat I like the idea of serving it with that salsa you’re sure to find at a typical South African braai shares Mmabatho on the inspiration behind this dish A post shared by Emazulwini Restaurant (@emazulwini_restaurant) ‘Isiklabhu’ is a hearty lamb dish accompanied by samp “I wanted to be able to put up a dish that is all about flavour samp is slow cooked with minimal additions ours is creamy and pairs well with a grilled lamb chop Her current favourite dish is ‘Ujelly nocustard’ berry jelly and blueberry cheesecake ice cream my mother was obsessed with the store-bought blueberry cheesecake-flavoured ice cream It was a recurring Sunday dessert staple and so this one is inspired by my mother’s cooking and some of her favourite treats.” All elements of this dessert are made inhouse and Mmabatho is particularly proud of the blueberry cheesecake ice cream that her mother has since given her stamp of approval Emazulwini means “in the heavens” in isiZulu and is located in Makers Landing, Cruise Terminal in the V&A Waterfront. 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Mmabatho Mogomotsi, who played Snowey in Yizo Yizo more than 20 years ago, is making her acting comeback with the new Showmax Original Outlaws the Basotho queen pin of the largest cattle raiding syndicate in Lesotho cattle-farming Biyela clan across the border in KwaZulu-Natal.  which set a record for the most first-day views of any drama on the streaming service in March 2023.  Showmax spoke to the acting legend about why Moretlo is the role she’s been thirsty for.  It’s a reality of stock-theft wars between communities in Lesotho and KZN a reality for many who live in those areas I’ve spoken to a few people who identify with the story It’s a story where two families are at loggerheads over continued cattle theft it’s a story of a mother being a mom and mothering her family just to stay afloat Doing what she needs to do and doing what’s right by her Moretlo is the matriarch of the Ts’eole family that belongs to the Basotho side of the story Moretlo is your ordinary woman in the village but she’s got a twist about her she will fight for her family by all means necessary She would just put up a different personality and do what she needs to do at the time to survive she would use her gun without thinking twice at war she changes into something very different I’m a mom who’s also laid back but draws the line She reigns  him in but lets go where necessary So there’s a boundary that she exercises.  I’m not my children’s regular friend but they can come to me for anything That’s the kind of mom that Leruo has in the story So that’s the similarity between me and Moretlo we do things I never thought I would do but always wanted to do Some of them are a bit commanding and demanding there’s an opportunity for  body-doubles here and there Most of all I have respect for the talent that you see and experience and the talent you don’t see behind the camera It’s the puzzle coming together in the magic that is Outlaws and that’s what the audience will stay glued to Outlaws S1 is now streaming on Showmax More drama series and movies to stream online » Mbalenhle Mavimbela reflects on playing Hlomu in Showmax’s groundbreaking telenovela. All episodes of The Wife are streaming on Showmax. Hlomu makes a bold move that threatens to destroy the Zulu family. Meanwhile, the royal family is at war, with the princesses striving to dethrone their father. Hlomu kills Xoli after finding out that she’s a Majola and has been sleeping with her husband on the latest episodes of The Wife Season 3. Home | Water challenges A recent report released by the Department of Water and Sanitation has found that the Mmabatho Waste Water Treatment Plant in North West, which Mahikeng residents get drinking water from, has major water quality issues where technical site assessments are done at 1 or 2 systems in each water service district reflects the conditions of the raw water and handling system the water treatment plant as well as the delivery and distribution system The Mmabatho Waste Water Treatment Plant showed only 48% microbiological compliance and the report found that there are no adequate measures in place to ensure compliance to drinking water quality and it holds a significant risk to the community Locals such as Tshepo Kola say they rather buy purified water “The taste of the water that we receive around our areas has a smell that is not quite OK we prefer not to drink the municipality water We rather opted to buy water from the shops.” Many other residents share Kola’s sentiments “Previously we used to use dam water or river water to drink we no more use that because cholera is now here.” “I prefer buying water because I don’t like the taste coming from the tap water “Municipalities are not taking care of water treatment plants and then people are not feeling safe to drink tap water not all residents can afford to buy purified water and for those who depend on water provided by the government A word of advice boil your tap water before consuming it as a safety precaution Tebogo Lekgethwane is the spokeperson for the North West Department of Health “The department is quite aware of the fears of some of the communities about safe drinking water especially in the area affected by cholera there is nothing wrong to buy water in the shops We encourage boiling water before it can be used The department is also encouraging hygiene among our people They need to always make sure that their toilets are cleaned with safe detergents or soap and wash their hands before preparing food.” which is responsible for water provision in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District says the Mmabatho wastewater treatment plant is sitting at 98.49% microbiological compliance though a letter seen by the SABC from the Water and Sanitation Department raises concern about non-compliance to microbiological and chemical determinants Discussion on how to overcome SA’s water scarcity challenges: BBC Studios-backed South African prodco Rapid Blue has appointed experienced TV exec Mmabatho Kau as its new head of scripted The newly created role will see Kau develop and drive Rapid Blue’s ambitions in scripted content and sourcing new business opportunities Kau has over 20 years’ experience as a producer She has produced a variety of shows in South Africa including a 26-part South African educational drama Soul City 12 for SABC She has also worked as a script consultant on films such as Happiness Ever After (the sequel to Happiness is a Four Letter Word) Kalushi: The Solomon Mahlangu Story and Beyond The River Kau has also managed an entertainment TV channel and led the original content department for pan-African satellite TV network KWESE said: “Following more than 30 years of producing award-winning unscripted content for African audiences Mmabatho is an important hire to fulfil our ambition for growth in scripted “Rapid Blue has already seen success in scripted production having produced two seasons of Is’thunzi for Mzansi Magic who received two iEmmy nominations for Best Actress I am confident that with Mmabatho’s varied experiences and ability to craft and produce African stories that resonate globally she will carve a new path for Rapid Blue.” Rapid Blue is behind Come Dine with Me South Africa, now in its seventh season, and local versions of Celebrity Game Night and The Bachelorette, amongst many others. It is also producing a local version of Family Feud with the show’s US host The chef empowering Black women and challenging misconceptions of indigenous cuisine Read more about 50 Next MPL – Chief Whip to the DA in the KZN Legislature07 Dec 2021 in Press StatementsThe Democratic Alliance (DA) in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Legislature today welcomes former DA eThekwini Councillor as a Member of the provincial Legislature caucus Mmbatho was sworn in by Speaker, Nontembeko Boyce, earlier today. (view here)  The move comes after former DA MPL Chris Pappas’ departure to take up the role of uMngeni Mayor The DA is delighted to welcome Mmabatho to our dedicated Caucus team Mmabatho joins the caucus after having served on both the eThekwini Economic Development and Community Services committees Her previous roles also include serving as DA Ward 33 Councillor and Secretary of the Central Durban constituency where she also served as DAWN and ADAC representative Mmabatho also has a degree in Social Sciences at UKZN majoring in psychology and anthropology and has her Honours in Counselling Psychology. (view full bio here) We look forward to working with our new Member as we continue to strive to improve the lives of the people of KZN South Africa’s Mmabatho Stadium is famous for its unusual design which features elevated stands that don’t actually face the pitch but other stands Mmabatho Stadium is often cited as an example of impractical architectural design It was commissioned by Lucas Mangope’s government which ruled the Bophuthatswana Bantusan and designed by Israeli architect Israel Goodovitch and engineer Ben Abraham They came up with an unconventional concept that went against pretty much every basic principle of stadium design authorities apparently loved the idea and went ahead with the construction it didn’t take long for people to realize that its weirdly elevated stands didn’t offer the best view of the action on the pitch and actually required them to turn their heads to the side in order to watch the match close to South Africa’s border with Botswana Mmabatho Stadium is the African nation’s fifth largest stadium but it rarely sees any use these days because of its impractical design It was the home of the Mmabatho Kicks of the now-defunct Bophuthatswana Professional Soccer League The unusual design and poor viewing experience were the main reason that Mmabatho was snubbed during the 2010 FIFA World Cup both for official games and even as a training field The only action it sees these days involves occasional charity matches and neutral ground games between South African soccer clubs The 59,000-seat structure is most often described as “curious” “strange” and even “bizarre” but some actually view it as a work of art and the fact that the stands are too far from the pitch make Mmabatho a poor stadium its blatant lack of functionality has relegated this massive stadium to the rank of monument to a bygone era Contemporary folk jazz act Sereetsi & The Natives released its latest studio recording titled Mmabatho on Friday The gifted strummer broke onto the musical scene in 2015 with his debut album Four String confessions Sereetsi and The Natives went straight to folklore stardom In 2018 the group released Motoko with stand-out songs such as ‘Pasi pa nyolo’ In his follow-up album titled ‘Am Afrika’ in 2021 the band changed tact a bit and the clap and tap rhythm remained the heartbeat of the album and for the first time in his musical career he collaborated with other artists It was an album that had a piece of everything with collaborators from Sweden “It was a deliberate decision not to feature anyone on the first two albums It’s important for one to first establish themselves,” said Sereetsi Sereetsi noted comes with a lot of compromise as one has to accept other people’s ideas The crafty wordsmith said his new album might also spring a few surprises on the listener as for the first time he has worked with two traditional artists MmaAusi and Kabelo Mogwe “I’ve also collaborated with a rapper Mosako something I’ve never done before,” he said The artist noted that it is impossible to sound the same as his music documents influences and feelings of a particular era “So expect a mixture of the old and the new but I’m still playing the four strung guitar,” Sereetsi said The legendary Mosako features on the frenetically paced Rranneu which captures the stages of chasing a debt in three unique sonic movements “I composed the song in three parts a’ la classical music The idea was to capture the various emotional states one goes through chasing debts,” says Sereetsi Mogwe from Culture Spears stars in Polei-boe a modern day boy-hurts-girl-hurts-boy tale of poetic justice The amazingly talented Mma Ausi brings her great form to Gae which more or less champions the same theme as Polei-boe The new 10-track album and the title track is a heartfelt tribute to Sereetsi’s wife Kagelelo Girlie Kemiso Sereetsi says it’s important as an artist to be vulnerable and express oneself “I’ve been doing this for close to 10 years and it takes a certain type of character to put up with all the challenges all the travelling I had to do over the years to build this brand,” explained Sereetsi in reference to his wife “You need a partner who gives you stability It is this stability that allows you to create and for one to quit their job to pursue music you need a partner who’ll tell you go on I got your back,” he said Sereetsi said Mmabatho simply recognises the importance of his partner in making the musical brand and also to recognise her leadership qualities hence the use of Mmabatho I only have a song,” he added with a chuckle the song is for everyone in a serious relationship and for wedded couples as well strength and support of the women in our lives,” says Sereetsi Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "aeb291179c536c172ce4cbf18b66146f" );document.getElementById("aad51f3427").setAttribute( "id" The Voice is a print and online newspaper based in Botswana founded in Francistown in 1993 as The Francistowner Extra in 1999 it opened offices in the national capital South African Commercial Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) has slammed the Peermont Group’s plan to transfer its gambling license from the Mahikeng based Mmabatho Palms Hotel, to Rustenburg Peermont has already applied to the North West Board for its gambling business to be transferred The request comes just five months after the Mmabatho Palms Hotel and Casino was destroyed by fire In September last year part of the flagship Mmabatho Palms Hotel was destroyed by a fire It has now emerged that the casino may never operate in Mahikeng again The Bokone Bophirima Business Forum says removing the gambling license of the Mmabatho Palms Hotel will cripple Mahikeng’s economy “We are not surprised about the decision they have taken It’s like they are stripping away the economic potential of the capital city So we are asking ourselves as to how is it going to affect the workers why are they moving the license to Rustenburg I mean if they are doing that it will be the end of us here in Mahikeng Already things are bad so it will be the end of us,” says Katlego Rakuba spokesperson of the Bokone Bophirima Business Forum The North West Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Nick Setsetse also slammed the decision “Only examples have been made in the past Molopo Sun lost their license and we all know what happened to Molopo Sun it turned out into a white elephant so to speak It turned into some student accommodation and I forsee that hotel unfortunately going the same route If people are going to be shoving and pushing wake up one evening and they want remove a license to a place that is already developed The Peermont Group confirmed that it applied for its gambling license to be transferred from the Mmabatho Palms Hotel in Mahikeng – to a destination near the Waterfall Mall in Rustenburg the group says it will continue with conference food and beverage operations at Mmabatho Palms “The staff employed at Mmabatho palms will have the first right of refusal to positions available at the Waterfall hotel and casino The staff members employed at Mmabatho Palms who do not wish to relocate to Rustenburg will be accommodated at the remaining operations of Mmabatho Palms as much as this is possible The majority of the remaining vacant positions will be recruited for within Peermont and with Rustenburg,” Nikki Evans explains the Saccawu have slammed the decision all together “They only received SMS’s last week Thursday Now in such a very serious business there is nowhere where you can inform an employee through SMS Therefore we are saying we are not confident as to some of the workers that have been spread across and what will happen to those workers who go to Rustenburg Because if you are in a casino and you are in Mafikeng if they want to relocate you completely your life is going to change,” Saccawu’s Angie Phetlhe Police say their Preliminary Forensic Fire Scene Investigation Report found electrical malfunction as the most probable cause of the fire that gutted Mmabatho Palms last September 2022’s 50 Next has been announced and one of South Africa’s shining culinary talents has made the list as one of the exceptional young people who are making waves in the culinary world which was launched in 2021 by 50 Best and the internationally renowned Basque Culinary Center is a list celebrating and honouring 50 extraordinary young people who are shaping the future of gastronomy The list aims to inspire and empower younger generations who are trailblazing their way in the industry A post shared by The Worlds 50 Best Restaurants (@theworlds50best) Mmabatho, who is the chef-owner of Emazulwini Restaurant at Makers Landing at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town made a name for herself through The Long Table Experience a gourmet pop-up restaurant that aimed to turn strangers into friends the KwaZulu-Natal-born chef made her way into the kitchen at Salsify under Ryan Cole but was made redundant in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic it’s what gave Mmabatho the motivation to celebrate traditional ingredients and recipes in her interpretation of modern Zulu cuisine with her all-black who attended and spoke at the second annual edition of 50 Next awards ceremony in Bilbao Spain was dubbed one of the Hospitality Pioneers in their Class of 2022 and “the chef empowering Black women and challenging misconceptions of indigenous cuisine” Mmabatho is quoted on the 50 Best website explaining how she is striving to change local perceptions of Zulu cuisine and how it is as deserving as any other cuisine to be named “fine dining” “What we are trying to achieve is inclusivity and it’s the perfect time for that traditional African cuisine in South Africa was seen as something that couldn’t be fine dining but in the past two years I have had the honour to meet a lot of young black creatives passionately sharing their food and stories” “Mmabatho is the uniqueness on the plate that South Africa has needed to celebrate for many years where she’s come from and what she wants to do.” Some of her signature dishes include chicken feet terrine (amaquna nenkuku) thinly sliced corned beef ox tongue served with tomato puree Her igwinya nopholoni – vetkoek with homemade chicken polony roasted parmesan and crispy chicken skin is a dish that was inspired by her childhood in Kwazulu-Natal A post shared by V&A Waterfront Makers Landing (@makerslanding) While Emazulwini continues to keep her and her team busy as they shine a light on African ingredients an empowerment and rehabilitation home for black youth experiencing homelessness We cannot wait to see where this takes you next on your inspiring journey I would love to share my story and inspire the up and coming young chefs I admire the excellent presentation of my fellow chefs and thank EAT Out for the motivation and recognizing talent News   Careers  Contact News Careers Contact South Africa’s oldest casino just turned 40 Peermont's Mmabatho Palms Hotel Casino and Convention Resort located in the historic town of Mafikeng in the North West Province On 30 September the day was commemorated and filled with festivities and Winner Circle cardholders given branded gifts all in aid to celebrate the 40 memorable years guests also enjoyed live entertainment by dancers and music – creating a fun and celebratory environment The Motswedi Restaurant also had a lot to offer with live entertainment by Lucky Mathambo who had guests singing along and dancing to their favourite tunes This celebration sure set the tone for great things to come Mmabatho Palms lived up to it's reputation of  LIVING IT UP OASIS STYLE Offer is only applicable from 1 February 2023 to 31 January 2024 Offer is only applicable from 1 February 2020 to 31 January 2024 Subject to availability. 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Image: Steve Tanchel Much like a pink diamond Mmabatho Montsho is a rare breed — stunningly natural with a spellbinding mystique And Montsho’s contribution to the arts is exactly that — greatly cherished The actor/director recently helmed Desmond’s Not Here Anymore (aka Desmond) which is causing a fair amount of buzz internationally based on an award-winning screenplay by Lindiwe Suttle Müller-Westernhagen (daughter of veteran talk-show host Felicia Mabuza-Suttle) sees Montsho directing Hollywood maestro S Epatha Merkerson and Yolonda Ross Yet despite making all the right Hollywood moves asking if she will grace the cover of SMag In the days that follow she’s eagerly involved in all the photo-shoot planning she suggests via email that we play around with surrealist fashion as one of our style themes That idea has to be scrapped at the last minute on the day of the shoot She has flown from Cape Town to Joburg the day before specifically to take part in the fashion spread where she’s working on a mysterious TV project all I can get out of her is that she’s writing and directing for the production a large pool of productions shoot in Cape Town which is the premier film location in Africa and Thuso Mbedu just filmed their movie The Woman King in the Mother City agrees that her sister has always been a rare breed “It is almost impossible to be around her and not be inspired by her grit I think a lot of people would agree that she sets high standards for herself,” Refilwe says She is not impressed by bigotry and doesn’t mind the cost of standing up for what is right and what she believes is fair.” Montsho has also directed the films Joko Ya Hao and The Award Ceremony She’s a role model for female filmmakers who doesn’t waste time preaching about the work — instead she has shown countless times that women have every right to be behind the camera She did not shy away from her passion for directing and writing she has become an example for many South African young women who may have been afraid to pursue filmmaking.” But does Montsho consider herself a role model She chuckles and brushes it off when I ask her The biggest takeaway during my tête-à-tête with Montsho is that being a writer comes first above all the other skills she has mastered It’s just before 9am and she’s getting ready for another day of location scouting for her mystery project but at first believed she was terrible at it we used to have those creative-writing projects So let’s say they gave us an hour to complete it — it would take me 45 minutes trying to figure out what to say then I had to write it in the last 15 minutes I realised early on that writing is a skill and not just having a great idea,” she says she pulled me aside to say she thought I had something and perhaps I should become a journalist and directing at the New York Film Academy That’s where she got the training in scriptwriting she’d yearned for and things fell into place for her Even when she started directing back home (Your Move! she always found herself in the writers’ room Later a National Film and Video Foundation female-filmmaker project saw Montsho successfully write and direct The Groom’s Place. This encouraged her to write more scripts. From there she was invited to write for a local drama, and she eventually decided to get her MA in scriptwriting from Falmouth University I’m sitting in front of my laptop,” Montsho says “We are Black people that we can never divorce It’s something I have to put to account even when I’m creating So freedom is being able to live in the world as a human being and not as an ‘other’ There is something very freeing about loving something deeply I don’t know if a person can fully pursue any freedom without a deep sense of love Freedom is not an easy thing to have or to pursue — for me Montsho was offered the opportunity of a lifetime — to direct Desmond Suttle Müller-Westernhagen had sent her the script and treatment Mmabatho thought it was brilliant and insisted that Lindiwe helm it instead Suttle Müller-Westernhagen explained that the project had won the 2019 HollyShorts Screenwriting Competition and that was why she had created those treatments for the script although she didn’t want to direct it herself Montsho revisited the project with a different eye “I fell in love with the sensitivity she brought to her short films The Award Ceremony and Joko I knew she would be the best choice to tell my sexual-abuse story,” Suttle Müller-Westernhagen says “One thing I learned for sure about Mmabatho is that she protects Black women and girls in her stories.” The next hurdle was that Montsho had to fly to Seattle last July where principal photography for the film took place amid lockdown travel restrictions Montsho also worked extensively with Berlin-based director of photography Agnesh Pakozdi via Zoom “I spent about two weeks trying to leave South Africa ‘I’m going to have to direct through Zoom.’ Luckily I had to do my two weeks’ quarantine in Botswana I don’t know how many flights I took before I ended up there Montsho went straight to work as soon as she landed in the US “I’ve never gotten on a set and had to shoot immediately I met everyone and everything on the day of the shoot,” she recalls “But it felt right and everything fell into place There was such a harmony between everyone — you would have thought they’d known each other for years.” Montsho was also not fazed by directing Hollywood bigwigs Merkerson is currently appearing on Chicago Med and also won an Emmy for her long-running role in Law & Order That’s why they are where they are.  It’s about the work,” says Montsho I love a direct person and we just clicked.” The film is currently on a global film-festival run and has already received an accolade for “best short film for change” at the Paris International Film Festival Montsho is hoping the film will get its first local audience at a popular South African film festival in July From there she’d love to do a public screening and get it on one of the streaming services “It feels validating when you get seen by your colleagues They don’t know me as the girl who used to be in a soapie it’s purely [based on] the work,” she says Many TV viewers fell for Montsho’s allure from her acting work Garnering a large following for her role as Lumka Dlomo in Generations But she doesn’t plan on making any acting appearances soon But if I were to create or get offered an amazing role but it’s not the apple of my eye,” she laughs We joke about the difficult pronunciation of the French word which refers to an artist with a unique style and approach There is a side of me that enjoys collaborations I love working on people’s brilliant ideas coming in as a director or developing scripts for dramas I want a body of work that speaks.”