Champions Mamelodi Sundowns have taken full control of the Betway Premiership title race after a trio of catch-up matches played across South Africa on the evening of Wednesday 30 April Sundowns have stretched their lead over second-placed Orlando Pirates out to 12 points thanks to a combination of their 3-0 win over Richards Bay and the latter’s surprise 1-0 home loss at the hands of Sekhukhune United The Brazilians cruised to victory over the Natal Rich Boyz at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium with an eighth-minute strike from Arthur Sales setting the tone for their domination Iqraam Rayners (28’) and Marcelo Allende (48’) added further goals as Miguel Cardoso’s side racked up a 19th win from 23 league matches this season and took a major stride toward an eighth successive title Contributing to that was the Buccaneers’ defeat at the Orlando Stadium to Sekhukhune Babina Noko scored the only goal of the game via Tresor Yamba (57’) to compound a miserable few days for the Soweto giants who also exited the CAF Champions League this past weekend in heartbreaking fashion They even ended this game with 10 men following a late red card for Nkosinathi Sibisi Pirates have two games in hand on Sundowns but even assuming they claim the full haul of points from those they will still be six points off the pace of the leaders as the season enters the final stretch Sekhukhune’s win not only affected the title race it also boosted their own hopes of finishing third on the log and playing in the CAF Confederation Cup next season United maintained a four-point lead over fourth-placed Stellenbosch FC (who have a game in hand) – with the Cape Winelands team defeating Chippa United 1-0 at the Danie Craven Stadium only striking in the 83rd minute via Sanele Barns as they were able to put their own CAF club disappointment behind them The Betway Premiership will continue this weekend with a full round of fixtures headlined by the Soweto derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on Saturday Site managed by Part of the proceeds from sales over this period will go towards helping local artisans grow their businesses and creating employment opportunities. To ensure longevity and maximum impact, Pernod Ricard has partnered with the Gauteng Department of Economic Development (GDED) for the successful roll-out of this project When South Africans purchase a bottle of participating brands – Jameson Select Reserve Irish whiskey The Glenlivet Founders Reserve Single Malt Scotch whisky they will receive a bespoke gift (lemon squeezer The gifts are inspired by some of the country’s most gifted makers who hand-carve wooden furniture and lifestyle items Part of the proceeds from every bottle sold will help provide local artisans with SETA-accredited courses covering business management as most artisans do not have formal training They will also be provided with the resources they need to grow their businesses “As a well-established corporate in South Africa it’s our responsibility to invest in the local economy and our local makers who are at the heart of the country’s economy These makers often cannot afford the equipment they need and require training to progress their careers,” says Gregory Leymarie – CEO “Our Phakamisa ispirit campaign will provide these exceptionally gifted artisans with training and access to markets to help them grow their businesses and create employment in South Africa.” The city of Ekurhuleni Municipality has also donated a warehouse in Thokoza that is being converted into a workshop for approximately 20 artisans and create workshop co-ops for large scale business opportunities This warehouse will accommodate artisans that work with wood and makers at the facility will have access to Pernod Ricard and other strategic partners that will guarantee a stream of income for them Pernod Ricard plans to create a sustainable environment for artisans by establishing five workshops across Gauteng in the next five years accommodating approximately 100 makers in the province The wine and spirits seller says it aims to grow makers’ businesses to accommodate up to 1,000 new jobs across all its workshops The makers will also have access to a virtual showroom enabling makers to photograph and instantly display their creations to a broad range of prospective online clients “South Africa’s entrepreneurs already have to contend with the challenges associated with COVID-19 making it extremely difficult for them to grow let alone survive,” says GDED Director of Special Projects and Partnerships “The role of these businesses in creating jobs and stimulating the economy is critically important which is why we’ve partnered with Pernod Ricard which has ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ amongst one of its three cardinal values to provide these makers with the resources they need to succeed in this turbulent economic climate.” Pernod Ricard’s Phakamisa ispirit campaign follows the brand’s 2020 festive campaign which also redirected money traditionally spent on importing glass gift packs from abroad into the local economy instead and artisans were commissioned to produce gifts that accompanied selected Pernod Ricard products replacing the imported branded glass gift packs historically found in stores over this period Pernod Ricard is committed to working collaboratively with government and civil society to reduce the harmful consumption of alcohol in our society The company is actively participating in evidence-based programmes focusing on drinking and driving/walking Visit www.i-spirit.co.za to learn more about the Phakamisa ispirit festive gifting campaign The Betway Premiership table is still outdated on the official Premier Soccer League (PSL) website as the 2024-25 season enters its final month Cash-strapped Royal AM had their membership cancelled with immediate effect earlier this month following an overwhelming vote by the other 31 professional clubs Thwihli Thwahla have only played 11 games this term and were suspended indefinitely after failing to honour their fixtures at the start of the year due to be placed under curatorship by SARS in December 2024 The KZN outfit still feature at the bottom of the standings despite all points gained by teams against them having been rendered null and void with none of the changes reflected to date and making it a total mess Polokwane City and TS Galaxy are all set to be hit with a three-point deduction after beating Royal AM Richards Bay and SuperSport United will lose one point each due to drawing with John Maduka’s side There will be no automatic relegation at the end of the campaign although the 15th-placed team will still be involved in the promotion/relegation playoffs Subscribe to daily business and company news across 19 industries run in collaboration with the Gauteng Department of Economic Development and Furntech The majority developed and executed by Rapt Creative including the three major components – a sales promotion campaign and off-trade mechanic to generate funds to uplift these artisans or ‘makers’ The agency is also responsible for a website and all the social media and digital assets press and print ads and digital out-of-home (DOOH) to support the three key activities The agency collaborated closely with Tribeca which handled the public relations (PR) and corporate communications and So Interactive that implemented the social media and digital corporate communication elements the campaign will wind down at the end of December You can appreciate its breadth and depth here: https://i-spirit.co.za/ Pernod Ricard launched Phakamisa iSpirit in 2021 after taking a decision to re-route its festive season investment traditionally spent on imports into the local South African economy instead One year down the road and the success of the campaign has been enough to convince them to double down on their initial investment and pump another R29.7m into the future of South African artisans we invested R38m into changing the lives of some of South Africa’s most gifted craftspeople to uplift a select group of South Africa’s most seen yet unnoticed craftspeople – the makers of furniture and other fine goods,” says Gregory Leymarie CEO of Pernod Ricard in South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa “We are delighted to repeat the exercise in 2022 it is our responsibility to support the markets where we operate and to invest in the local economy Our core purpose is to work together to create conditions for sustainable growth – the kind that respects our environment and our communities and that is collectively profitable for all our stakeholders: employees “We are also the ambassadors of conviviality and try to spread that in everything that we do and the many arms it has grown since we began it does for the rest of South Africa too,” adds Leymarie The sales promotion run during December – in which Ballantine’s Finest and Chivas Regal 12-year-old participate – sees R5 from every bottle sold going towards uplifting local makers more than R2m from this part of the campaign has gone directly toward helping the artisans receive training in business management the aim is to have 30 makers enrolled in the initiative The Phakamisa iSpirit Millionaire Gameshow on eTV offers over R1m worth of furniture made by participating makers as prizes Choose a topic below and thereafter view all articles on the topic using the "Next >" button or swiping left Choose a topic below and thereafter view all articles on the topic using the "Next >" button or the keyboard right arrow key To read this story in full, buy a copy of today’s Sunday World or subscribe to the paper’s e-edition by clicking on the link below https://www.magzter.com/ZA/Fundudzi-Media/Sunday-World/Newspaper 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 Please check your email and enter your one time pin below:   Open in Gmail CEO of Pernod Ricard South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa says “During the Covid-19 pandemic we decided to re-allocate the festive season budget traditionally spent on imports and use those resources to invest in the local economy instead This intention eventually gave birth to Phakamisa iSpirit. two of the stand-out furniture makers from the Phakamisa iSpirit campaign went on to start their own businesses Both Hosea Matlou and Sandile Tsulo came from underprivileged backgrounds and through the campaign have been able to create businesses that changed their lives “Before I partnered with Phakamisa ispirit my mother lived in an RDP house with 9 orphan children I couldn’t afford equipment and my dreams of being a business owner seemed out of reach Since becoming part of Pernod Ricard’s Phakamisa iSpirit initiative I have managed to help build my mother a home purchased administration and data capturing equipment and have taken some big steps toward achieving my goals,” says Tsulo This year Pernod Ricard has eight makers enrolled into the programme These exceptionally talented women have managed to shine in a very male-dominated space we felt it was our duty to give them a platform where they could develop their skills and get access to opportunities that may otherwise be denied to them.” says Leymarie requires other players in the South African economy to help support SMMEs where they can This is what the Phakamisa iSpirit campaign hopes to achieve In recent years, the declining investment in skills development and technological innovation has had a marked impact on competitiveness in the local furniture industry. The result is that while the top-producing countries make 74% of the world’s furniture, South Africa only makes 0.4%. This ongoing investment from Pernod Ricard aims to redress that imbalance “Since the deployment of our Group strategic plan back in 2018 our aim has always been to invest in long-term This campaign fits that mold for us while also conforming to our three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit Speaking at the Buy Local Summit and Exhibition earlier this year Nomalungelo Gina explained how the furniture industry had the power to make a meaningful contribution to the country’s employment levels The campaign is also partially funded by ordinary South Africans who help by purchasing a bottle from one of the participating brands – Ballantine’s Finest and Chivas Regal 12YO – each presented in unique packaging – of which R5 from every bottle sold will go towards uplifting local makers more than R2 million has gone directly toward helping the artisans and by the end of 2023 the campaign aims to have thirty makers enrolled our core purpose is to work together to create conditions for sustainable growth – the kind that respects our environment and our communities and that is collectively profitable for all our stakeholders: employees We are also the ambassadors of conviviality and try to spread that in everything that we do it does for the rest of South Africa too.” Visit www.i-spirit.co.za to learn more about the Phakamisa iSpirit festive gifting campaign ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " The webinars are targeted at Eastern Cape and Australian companies who are looking at creating long-term business partnerships between the two regions 15 September followed by two more sessions on 6 October and 3 November “The role of all the partners will be to optimise and establish new business networks and to support Eastern Cape business and industry to identify and take advantage of trade opportunities and investment flows within the region The webinars will explore topics such as: Exploring export and investment opportunities from the Eastern Cape to Australia Exploring export and Investment opportunities from Australia to Eastern Cape and Business to Business e-meetings between Eastern Cape and Australia Companies “The purpose of the webinars is to introduce Eastern Cape companies to the networking organisations that can assist their companies to identify explore and realise new potential export or investment opportunities from the Eastern Cape to Australia The topics will cover the ease of doing business both in the Eastern Cape and Australia,” says ECDC Head of Trade Promotion Australia and South Africa traditionally may have focused on the competing similarities of the two economies the new normal and global trade dynamics point towards considering synergistic opportunities between the two regions with renewed focus and attention The idea is to also look into the untapped potential of exportable goods and services from the Eastern Cape to Australia “The changing global and local economic and trade environment necessitates that companies explore new opportunities provided by the Covid-19 pandemic among others,” says George To register, interested businesses can visit the ECDC Facebook page where the registration link will be available. Alternatively, they contact Linda Lubengu on 083 375 3633 or az.oc.cdce@ugnebull Stellenbosch head coach Steve Barker has challenged his players not to let their season peter out after losing to Simba in the CAF Confederation Cup semifinals on Sunday The Maroons were unable to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg in Zanzibar as they were held to a goalless draw at the Moses Mabhida Stadium dashing their dreams of a historic final appearance Barker’s side still have something to play for in the Betway Premiership which would see them qualify for Africa’s second-tier club competition once more The Cape Winelands outfit currently occupy fourth spot but they crucially have a game in hand on Sekhukhune United in third position Barker admits he has to pick up the pieces from the disappointment in Durban but still believes they can achieve something “special” this term to build on their maiden MTN 8 final showing “Yeah I think I try to sort of just remind the players that football will have highs and lows and we’ll have setbacks and good times,” Barker said “So we’ve come off an emotional two-legged game against Simba We have a 24-hour rule to get ourselves back to zero and we are on a minus three to four now from the disappointment We have a big game on Wednesday in the league and so it’s important for us to refocus We’ve got less than a month to turn the season into a special season “So if we can manage to again qualify for Confed having made the [CAF Confederation Cup] semi-final I think we can then look back at the season as being a really it’s still a lot of work to be done.” a company with a strong heritage in oncology has mobilised its access to medicine initiative - Project Phakamisa into two new centres Phakamisa is supporting the South African health care system by encouraging healthy women and existing patients battling the disease to take responsibility for their breast health Active in Gauteng over the last six months Project Phakamisa is already proving its worth 25 Phakamisa volunteers hosted a total number of 435 public education and awareness programmes - reaching an estimated 16 200 women Out of the 305 women who have detected breast lumps Phakamisa aims to: drive disease awareness amongst members of the public who have limited access to medical assistance; increase timeous patient access to the right medicines amongst patients with no medical aid; and to strengthen and support the current health systems used to manage the process experienced by patients it is the aim of Phakamisa to shorten the referral time frame from which a patient is diagnosed to when they receive treatment Phakamisa has initiated two intensive educational programmes The first is targeted at professional health care providers in the public sector and the second targets community-based volunteers In partnership with the Foundation of Professional Development Phakamisa has developed CME accredited courses for nurses and doctors aimed at equipping professionals with the skills to manage the treatment process of cancer patients better the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and Breast Health Foundation volunteers are being trained to educate women about breast cancer early diagnosis and the importance of following a scientifically-based treatment regime In collaboration with CANSA and the Breast Health Foundation the project aims to train 400 volunteers across the country by the end of the year To date 135 candidates have already completed their training and are actively rolling-out awareness programmes within schools encouraging women to complete a monthly self-examination of the breasts Future campaigns will include workshops aimed at high-school learners who have the ability to influence their mothers and grandmothers positively in their opinions of the disease With the number of active Phakamisa volunteers increasing steadily it's expected that approximately 87 000 women living in South Africa will be reached through the initiative before the end of the year the volunteers have access to a special mobile online resource which equips each volunteer with up to date information about breast cancer and treatments the volunteers are also able to track the progress of newly diagnosed community members and whether or not patients are complying with their treatment programme members of the public are also able to access the Phakamisa mobi-site and official website - Phakamisa.me - to gather further information about the disease and women's health in general such as the Phakamisa Facebook and Twitter page young South African women can stay connected in the fight against breast cancer we're committed to bettering the lives of cancer patients and their families," says Phakamisa project manager Leon Spamer "Many South African women are unaware of the facts about the disease and cannot afford adequate health cover The aim of this project is therefore to provide desperately needed knowledge and support resources so that women can identify we strive to provide not only the best possible treatment plans but also to play an integral role in improving support for those brave women fighting the disease." National supporters of Project Phakamisa include CANSA the Foundation for Professional Development and the Department of Health who will collaborate to make a difference in the fight against this insidious disease Phakamisa welcomes any form of collaboration to better the fight against breast cancer and to improve the lives of patients suffering from breast cancer. For more information on breast health and breast cancer, you can call the Help Line, 0861 PHAKAMISA (0861 742 526 472) or go to www.phakamisa.me 1. http://www.cansa.org.za/cgi-bin/giga.cgi?cmd=cause_dir_news&cat=822&cause_id=1056 (Accessed 29-06-2011) 2. http://www.safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj/article/viewFile/929/1295 (Accessed 29-06-2011) Home | South Africa The AmaMpondomise nation is now plotting the way forward for the installation of their king after the Mthatha High Court confirmed AmaMpondomise as a kingship President Cyril Ramaphosa has also recognised the kingship. The matter was finally resolved by the court as two houses, Phahlo and Dosini, vied for the crown AmaMpondomise struggled for more than a 100 years to be acknowledged as a kingdom Its kingship was withdrawn in 1904 after the killing of magistrate Hamilton Hope in 1880 The nation also continued its drive to become a kingdom after 1994 The Nhlapo and Tolo Commissions also found that AmaMpondomise had no claim to a kingship the Mthatha High Court has settled the matter says they are already working towards the future “We are very happy that finally after 116  years our kingship has been restored and we are working as the royal family We have got the meeting where we will be charting the way forward in what we will be doing in uniting the nation to rally behind the kingship of Kumkani Zwelozuko Matiwane,” says Nkosi Tyali Chief Vulindlela Mditshwa says it’s a dream come true for the nation and will contribute to a better future for the nation “We are taking it as our responsibility and our role first to support the royal family and also making sure that AmaMpondomise are united in building and also focusing on the reconstruction and development of this nation in terms of culture and also in terms of physical development that was on ice for so many years,” says Chief Mditshwa the Congress of Traditional Leaders in South Africa (Contralesa) applauds the restoration of the AmaMpondomise kingship believes the nation will use the limited budget afforded to it “It will assist them to fast-track the service delivery through the budget that is allocated for the kingdoms though the budget is not yet enough for the entire kingdoms in our province but let’s appreciate the move by the state because it will assist that people are benefitting,” says Nkosi Dudumayo The next step will be the coronation of King Zwelozuko Matiwane AmaMpondomise prepare for the installation of Zwelozuko Matiwane as king: Mamelodi Sundowns will be looking to put the weekend’s disappointment behind them when they host AS Maniema Union in the CAF Champions League at Loftus Versfeld on Tuesday The pressure is mounting on Manqoba Mngqithi after his side suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Betway Premiership newcomers Magesi in the Carling Knockout final on Saturday It was the third time in the space of two seasons that Bafana ba Style had lost in a final after they succumbed to Orlando Pirates in the 2023 MTN8 and the 2024 Nedbank Cup The Brazilians had won their previous four games in all competitions since Polokwane City brought an end to their perfect start to the league campaign with a surprise 1-0 win on October 27 Sundowns qualified for the group stages of Africa’s elite club competition by beating Mbabane Swallows 8-0 on aggregate in the preliminary second round two months ago AS Maniema Union are flying high in Ligue 1 after going undefeated in their opening seven fixtures to open up a four-point lead at the top of the table with two games in hand on Dauphins Noirs The Green and Blacks edged Celeste 1-0 on November 20 to make it four straight wins in the DR Congolese top flight after dropping their first points in back-to-back draws with Aigles du Congo (0-0) and Motema Pembe (1-1) in October Guy Lusadisu’s side are making their debut in the CAF Champions League proper having overcome Ngezi Platinum on penalties in the preliminary first round before seeing off Petro de Luanda 2-1 on aggregate in the second round Al Ahly head coach Marcel Koller was content to come away from the Orlando Stadium with a point on Saturday after holding an impressive Orlando Pirates to a 0-0 draw in the CAF Champions League The Red Eagles just shaded the possession in the first half but failed to create any chances as Monnapule Saleng came closest to breaking the deadlock just before half-time Koller’s side improved in the second half and forced Sipho Chaine to make three saves the pick of them coming in the 85th minute when substitute Hussein El Shahat unleashed a fierce shot from inside the box after shrugging off his marker Koller acknowledged that the Buccaneers provided a stern challenge in front of their adoring fans inside a packed stadium and felt the conditions sapped the energy of his players with the temperature reaching 34 degrees Celsius “The confrontation was difficult and strong between the two teams and Al Ahly’s performance improved in the second half and some opportunities appeared for the team as well as for the opposing team but they did not translate into goals and the match ended in a goalless draw,” The Swiss tactician said we were playing the match with the aim of winning but we must not ignore the strength of the opponent in today’s match especially since he is playing on his home ground and in front of his fans and that is why I see the draw as satisfactory “And coming out with a point outside our stadium is a good thing in light of the difficulty of the match and playing in a very difficult climate and high humidity levels (only 26 percent) that affected the performance.” Xulu won for his Moneyweb investigative and analytical coverage of the Wendy Machanik Property Holdings story he also won first prize in the Markets & Companies (dailies and online) category and was first runner-up in the Economy & Industry (dailies and online) category he won title as best newcomer in the Awards "He fulfilled most of the adjudicators' expectations in serving the information needs of a very diverse audience he has contributed to shaping opinions by simplifying complex matters and thereby expanding the understanding of financial matters in South Africa gaining momentum as it spread into different mediums - and engaged us in the depth it offered," comments Peter Vundla convener of the judging panel and chairman of AMB Capital The Lifetime Achievement in Financial Journalism Award was conferred on 1998 Financial Journalist of the Year Ethel Hazelhurst in recognition of her consistently outstanding work Hazelhurst is currently a senior economics writer at Business Report Ndzamela was also the second runner up in the Personal Finance (financial media) category Joy Summers took the audiovisual award for her contribution to Carte Blanche.Jan de Lange of Sake 24 won for the third consecutive time the Economy and Industry (dailies and online) category;Claire Bisseker of Financial Mail took the honours in the Economy and Industry (magazines and weeklies) category Bisseker won last year's award in the special section on the economic implications and effect of the 2010 FIFA World Cup;Stephen Cranston of Financial Mail for his collection of entries received an award in the Markets & Companies (magazines and weeklies) category;Bruce Cameron of Personal Finance won the Personal Finance (financial media) category for his collection of entries; andPatricia McCracken received the Personal Finance (non-financial media) award for her freelance collection these are said to be the longest running financial journalism awards in South Africa "Over the years we have invested in these awards because we value the quality contributions of journalists in the economic and financial discourse in our country and globally We recognise the energy that goes into research and the integrity it takes to produce informed credible and insightful coverage of events and their impact on the economy and daily life We believe the awards also inspire excellence as well as unearth talent among seasoned and entrants in the field of financial journalism We congratulate all the winners and express our appreciation to all the participants in the awards." convener and chairman at AMB Capital;Ulrich Joubert economist at Kruger International;Maud Motanyane director of the Centre for Economic Journalism in Africa at Rhodes University;Caroline Southey former editor of the Financial Mail and director of Informal Markets at Standard Bank;Hein Swart former business editor of Die Burger; andMarina Bidoli we observe the topics that drive your interest and combined it with our own perceptions of the economic drivers." Sanlam announced the introduction of two new categories for next year Build South Africa - given the significant infrastructure spending on many levels of government and society in general interest is no doubt mounting on the way our country will growThe Green Economy - focusing on sustainability and reducing industry's impact globally has shifted from a social responsibility to a key agenda item in boardrooms - but do all South Africans understand the importance of this Nigeria fell to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Brazil in their opening 2024 Olympic Games women’s football match held at Stade de Bordeaux on Thursday evening secured by a first-half goal from Gabi Nunes sees the South Americans join Spain (who defeated Japan 2-1 earlier in the day) on three points at the top of Group B while the ‘Super Falcons’ and ‘Nadeshiko’ are left playing catch-up who left star player Asisat Oshoala on the bench put up a strong fight through the first half and almost claimed the lead on the quarter hour mark when Brazil goalkeeper Lorena was forced into two excellent saves by Rasheedat Ajibade and Chinwendu Ihezuo the South Americans broke the deadlock on 37 minutes when Marta took advantage of some slack defending to tee up Gabi Nunes for a fine finish Nigeria swapped out Ihezuo for Esther Okoronkwo at the start of the second half but had to wait until less than 20 minutes left to play to finally threaten an equaliser as Ajibade’s drive was turned away by Lorena That was as close to an equaliser as Nigeria managed with Brazil able to put up a strong rearguard action under pressure in the late stages to secure all three points Nigeria will next face Spain at Stade de la Beaujoire in Nantes on the evening of Sunday 28 July while Brazil will be in action earlier the same day against Japan at the Parc des Princes in Paris Firebrand human rights activist Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) Executive Director has penned the newly-confirmed Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service Namimwa has given Yolamu 14 days to furnish him with a report on the progress of the case or face an unspecified action it is now exactly a month since I was abducted on that fateful Wednesday afternoon Soon after I was dumped the following day Thursday afternoon I went for medical attention and was treated at African Bible College (ABC) clinic in Lilongwe from where I went straight to report the matter at the Lilongwe Police Station in Area 3,” opens the first paragraph of Namiwa’s letter to Yolamu The activist has copied his letter to the Police Complaints Commission Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Security and Amnesty  International Namiwa wonders why law enforcers seem to be “dragging their feet” on the matter being provided with names of his alleged abductors to “ease” their job He claims that the police are “deliberately dragging their feet on this matter in a shameless attempt to cover up the suspects’ masters who are connected to the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) officials.” they could have arrested the culprits by now since they have overwhelming evidence at their disposal It is worth highlighting that the 6-hour rigorous exercise conducted by the police which started at the scene of the incident in Area 3 the driver of the vehicle that was used for the abduction literally walked to the pump to buy 5 litres of petrol Soko that the police would be contacting me in ‘a few days’ time to help them identify the thugs from the CCTV footage they would collect from the filling station and other places that were visited I’m yet to be invited for the identification exercise,” laments Namiwa millions of Malawians would like to see to it that this matter is brought to its logical conclusion because it is not about me personally but it raises serious security issues not only to Malawians but the general public It is against this background that CDEDI is giving you 14 days to inform Malawians on why the police are failing to act that failure by the police to act within the 14 stipulated days will force me to take the next course of action be assured that no matter how long it may take the truth shall always prevail,” he challenges Yolamu was not immediately available for a comment It is a fact that Malawi is a democratic country and people have that democratic rights to express themselves on.. SUPTA is set to release his highly anticipated new single titled PHAKAMISA which features renowned artists Sizwe Alakine and Kmat is expected to captivate fans with its unique blend of musical styles and infectious rhythms In addition to this eagerly awaited single SUPTA has also announced the release of two more songs featuring Thalitha & Bongane Sax as well as the talented Torque Musiq leading up to his album This string of releases showcases SUPTA’s commitment to delivering fresh and innovative music to his loyal fan base “I think it’s time I take a risk with my music and give people what they want my music has always been about giving people a strong purposeful and meaningful message and this time it’s no different.” purposeful and meaningful message and this time it’s no different.” said SUPTA Collaborating with the talented Sizwe Alakine and Kmat further adds to the anticipation surrounding this release Both artists bring their own unique styles and energy to the track creating a powerful synergy that is sure to resonate with listeners SUPTA’s upcoming single promises to be a game-changer showcasing his growth as an artist and setting the stage for his highly anticipated album Fans can expect a fusion of infectious beats and thought-provoking lyrics that will leave a lasting impression a local community radio station in Aliwal North in the Eastern Cape while he was in Grade 10 “I was so intrigued and fascinated by what the presenters were doing by engaging young people and creating a story through someone’s mind by using their voice there was a local community radio station called Takalani FM I did several different shows until I was in Grade 12.” From then on SUPTA went on to Motheo FM in Bloemfontein to present sports and then landed a position at Kovsie FM at the University of the Free State SUPTA gained the attention of popular youth-facing and culturally on the pulse brand YFM where he still presents his own show and forms part of the radio station’s YTKO line-up As a radio figure with years of experience under his belt DJing music has always been a key avenue for SUPTA and 2019 saw him reach a milestone with “Gugulethu” by Prince Kaybee The hit track has amassed over 13 million views on YouTube won the Best Collaboration award at the Sound City Music Awards and was nominated for 2020 Mzansi Music Awards for the ‘Song of the Year’ Award 2022 was a pivotal year for SUPTA’s Afrotech exploit releasing “Indoda Emadodeni” with Nkosazana Daughter “Ntinga Ntanga” alongside Thalitha and Obie and Ntinga Ntanga (EP) which featured five tracks THANK YOU for constantly reading stories on Ghana Music. 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