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THERE’S A HOLE IN
OUR HOUSE!
Stepdad sleeps on
the couch so he can
watch every move
By NTEBATSE MASIPA
THE STEPFATHER
knocked a hole in
the wall to destroy
his stepchildren’s
privacy.
Whether they are sleeping, eating or feeding
the baby, he is always
there, watching them.
TORTURE: Pulane Mofokeng claims
her stepdad spies on them to make
them leave the house.
Photo by Ntebatse Masipa
AND HOW CAN
YOU MAKE LOVE
WITH YOUR STEPFATHER STARING AT
YOUR BACKSIDE?
Pulane Mofokeng (30)
said her husband’s stepfather allegedly wants
them to leave the house
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Monday 3 July 2017
New date for
House vote
on Zuma
‘JZ WILL
LEAVE IN
DECEMBER’
THE date for the motion of no
confidence in President Jacob Zuma
has been moved to 8 August,
parliament
announced yesterday.
According to a statement, the
Speaker of the National Assembly
decided to revise the date after
consultation with political parties
and top leaders.
The date was previously set for 3
August.
The statement read: “There was
an oversight during the initial
consultation and determination of
the originally announced date,
which overlooked the fact that a
Cabinet lekgotla had already been
set for that week.
“The deadline for political parties
to submit their views regarding
their preferred means of voting on
this particular motion remains 14
July – that is, whether by a secret
or open ballot.”
Parliament said the Speaker will
make her decision about the voting
procedure before 8 August.
Opposition parties have been
pushing for a secret ballot, hoping
to provide ANC MPs with the
security to vote against Zuma.
– NEWS24
Fikile Mbalula says many people use mainstream media outlets to announce their political ambitions.
Photo by Jabu Kumalo
By SIMON NARE and JABU KUMALO
IF THE ANC doesn’t pull itself together, it will lose power.
This is according to the chairman of the
party’s subcommittee on organisational
renewal, Fikile Mbalula.
Zuma has repeatedly said the ANC will
rule until Jesus comes again. But Mbalula has warned that the party has been
weakened by what he called “wedge-drivers”.
“Many people nowadays use mainstream media outlets to announce their
political ambitions in the movement,” he
said.
Mbalula said the party needed to adjust
its organisational machinery to respond
to the new demands.
He said the nomination and election
processes must be reviewed to allow for
open contests. This would allow branches to interview nominated candidates
who can then campaign openly. Mbalula
said it was time for the party to acknowledge that factionalism existed.
“Nothing is being swept under the carpet. We are being robust. We are discussing these issues. There are no holy cows.”
He said this included state capture and
the Guptas’ involvement.
Regarding the motion of no confidence,
Mbalula said the party has decided Zuma
would not be recalled.
He said ANC MPs who vote against the
party are “suicide bombers”.
“Those who undermine the ANC will
be dealt with. They are committing political suicide.
“The president will leave the ANC in
December,” he said.
In his report, Mbalula also proposed
the establishment of a revolutionary
council, led by members who have
retired from contesting any leadership
positions.
It’s my right because it’s my house!
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and they aren’t going anywhere.
and that is why he is making their lives hell.
“He was never even the owner of the
“We think this is his way of chasing us house. He was my mother’s boyfriend.
away but we are not going anywhere. He They were never married. He has his own
no longer sleeps in his bedroom. He sleeps house. We don’t know why is he so greedy.
on the couch in the living-room so he can
“This house belongs to my mum and I’m
watch our movements. Even when we are not
giving
it
to
him,”
said
sleeping, he stands and watches
Mohapi.
us,” claimed Pulane.
He said they have been to
THE
“I have a small baby and the
court and the stepfather’s
PG1 STORY
conditions we live under are difclaims have been dismissed
ficult. He says this is his house and
many times.
he has the right to do whatever he wants.”
Community leader Kenneth Lekalakala
The trouble started last Wednesday when said the stepfather has no claim to the
the stepfather, Mojalefa Serue, took a ham- house as he doesn’t have papers to prove
mer and knocked down their bedroom wall. anything.
The frustrated couple from Honeydew,
Mojalefa told Daily Sun: “I don’t regret
west of Joburg said they have no privacy, making a hole in the wall. It’s my right to
after Mojalefa took a big hammer and do that because it’s my house. I will not stop
knocked down their bedroom wall.
making life difficult for Pulane and Mohapi
The stepfather can now look into their until I get the house. I shared this house
bedroom if they are making love or bathing. with my woman until she died.”
Pulane’s husband, Mohapi Letsie (38),
A case of malicious damage to property
said the house belonged to his dead mother was opened at Honeydew Police Station.
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Monday 3 July 2017
TONGUES
keeps
WAG OVER Sangoma
W
his bones fit and strong
ZODWA!
Skolopad’s naughty days are over!
Socialite Zodwa
Wabantu in a
“sexy” dress at
the Durban
July horse
race.
Tumelo 'Hlalabamzonda' Leeto exercises on
the side of the road. Photo by Sammy Moretsi
MORE THAN
name
e
my
Femicid
By MA
AVI NGCOBO
SKOL
LOPAD and Zodwa were talked
abou
ut at the July – but for different
reas
sons.
While Skolopad was at the Durban
W
July
y race on Saturday in an elegant
dre
ess with an ethnic theme, Zodwa
Wabantu appeared in a dress with
W
a slit up to her hip, revealing
he
er tattooed bum and thigh.
Mo
ost people expected Skolop
pad to show off her body
att Greyville Racecourse,
sh
he arrived fully dressed.
Sh
he did not shock people as
she did with her revealing
dressses at the Metro FM and
Sama a
awards.
On Saturday the attention was
drawn b
by Zodwa, who turned
heads and
d got the buzz going on
social networks.
Skolopad
d said: “What you are
seeing toda
ay is the rebirth of Skolopad. The old
d Skolopad died on 27
May at the S
Samas. I am still the
queen but I hav
ve decided not to show
my backside or thighs again.
“I received the attention I needed
with my sexy posess and nudity. Now
I am focusing on m
my music career.
I want people to talk
k about my music, not how I revealled my body.”
Skolopad first set to
ongues wagging when she posed wearing a
very short yellow dress at the Metro Awards in Durban ea
arlier this
year. At the Samas, she a
appeared
in a revealing dress and la
ay down
on the red carpet, posing for the
cameras.
Zodwa said: “I did not w
want to
Skolopad in an
outshine Skolopad. I wore
ethnic dress that
this because I’m prou
ud of
reveals nothing.
my beautiful body.” She
Photos by
added she was not wea
aring
Jabulani Langa
panties.
#not
in
By SAMMY MORETSI
TUMELO takes care of the spiritual side of things as a good sangoma should, but he also takes care
of his body.
While most sangomas throw
bones to help others, Tumelo
“Hlalabamzonda” Leeto (26) exercises to keep his own bones fit and
strong.
Daily Sun spotted Hlalabamzonda next to the road, doing his
regular exercise routine to stay
healthy. Tumelo, originally from
Coligny, North West lives in the
Uptown Section of Bekkersdal,
west of Joburg.
“My ancestors used to walk
long distances in the villages and
they looked strong and lived long.
“I sometimes have dreams of
playing tennis with them.”
He said when he speaks to his
ancestors in a private corner
where he burns imphepho, a
strong urge to exercise comes
over him.
“I drink muthi for different reasons but morning exercise is key
to staying cool and calm. It
doesn’t require a special place
like a hall. I just do it next to the
road.”
He said morning walks and
breathing a lot of oxygen keeps
him alert and helps to develop his
self-confidence and mental stability. Tumelo said he sometimes
heals people who are physically
strong who have been cursed by
evil spirits.
“That requires me to have balance, strength and strong shoulders and arms.
“I don’t have any physical problems. I don’t smoke or drink. I
used to weigh 75kg but now I’m
down to 67kg and I feel strong.”
Getting naked
for charity
By LEHLOHONOLO MBATHA
SOME celebrities are known for showing flesh on the red carpet.
But when it comes to taking it all
off for the camera, a woman needs
courage.
In the latest edition of Marie Claire
magazine, local hotties have
stripped down to raise money for a
variety of charities.
One of them is Nomzamo Mbatha, who is raising money for Baphumelele in Khayelitsha, Cape
Town, which takes care of orphans and young adults with
chronic diseases.
She said the organisation
brought joy back into their lives.
Thando Thabethe also took her
clothes off to raise money for
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DEADLY KIDS’ PARTY
Celebration ends in tragedy
Celebration ends in tragedy
By LUVUYO MEHLWANA
THE exams ended, schools
closed – and the kids wanted
a wild Pens Down party.
Hundreds of children made
use of about 50 taxis to block a
road and get drunk while they
partied the night away.
But it ended in tragedy when
a taxi slammed into the group,
killing two girls instantly!
The shocking incident that
also claimed another kid’s life
and injured three more happened early on Sunday outside
the Eyethu Night Club in Port
Elizabeth.
Police spokesman Captain
Andre Beetge said the night
club didn’t allow clients under
the age of 18 so pupils younger
‘We’ll fight
for justice
for Xolile’
than 18 ended up drinking
outside the club.
“While they were drinking a taxi collided with six
of them, killing two girls
aged between 14 and 17 instantly.
A 19-year-old man was
pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. Three other
men were seriously injured
and
admitted
to
Dora Nginza Hospital.
“The taxi sped away from the
scene. A case of culpable homicide has been opened. We urge
parents to come forward to
identify the dead and injured
pupils.”
Motherwell cluster commander, Major-General Dawie
The scene where six pupils
were hit by a taxi while
drinking outside a club.
Photo by Luvuyo Mehlwana
Rabie, expressed his shock at
the accident.
“Schools and parents should
be more proactively involved
in the lives of their children,
especially as school holidays
approach.
“I have instructed a full in-
By ZIYANDA ZWENI
MURDERED DA Councillor
Xolile Gwangxu was buried DA leader Mmusi Maimane (third from right) with other
on Saturday.
leaders at the funeral service for Xolile Gwangxu in
Hundreds of mourners Lwandlana Village.
Photo by Ziyanda Zweni
gathered at Lwandlana Vil“Xolile was a great leader who still had
lage, near Mthatha were left with more
questions than answers about the killing. a lot to offer. Our country needs more peoThe 42-year-old councillor was shot dead ple like him.”
in front of other DA members in Philippi
Gwangxu’s brother and family spokesEast, Cape Town, two weeks ago.
man Thozama said the family was at a loss
After the murder, DA leader Mmusi Mai- without him.
“Our brother was the pillar of this family.
mane urged members to remain calm. He
assured Gwangxu’s family the party was We are left with unanswered questions
working with the cops to find his killers. about why he was killed.
Maimane and other senior party leaders
“It’s also very sad that we had to find out
about his death on Facebook.”
attended the funeral.
The DA has offered a reward of R50 000
He told mourners: “Our work is not done.
We will fight for justice for Xolile. We can to anyone with information that could lead
fight with words, but we cannot fight with to the arrest of the killer.
bullets. The way Xolile lost his life can nevMaimane promised to do something for
er be tolerated.
the village in honour of Gwangxu.
vestigation into this accident
to track down the driver,” he
said.
The phones of both spokesmen from the department of
education were switched off
when Daily Sun tried to reach
them for comment yesterday.
The two men
have a case
to answer!
By LUVUYO MEHLWANA
AN APPLICATION to have two
of the men accused of conspiring
to kill Jayde Panayiotou acquitted was dismissed by the Port
Elizabeth High Court on Friday.
Advocate Peter Daubermann,
the lawyer representing Sinethemba Nenembe and Zolani Sibeko, brought an application in
terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act for his clients to be discharged due to a
weak state case.
But prosecutor Marius Stander
argued there was in fact a strong
case against the two. He said
they needed to explain why they
had been in constant communication with the alleged hitman,
Sizwezakhe Vumazonke, who
died before the trial began.
Judge Dayalin Chetty ruled
that the application brought by
Daubermann was dismissed, and
postponed the matter to 26 September for the defence to present
its case.
Lonwabo
Konono (left)
and Nomtsha
Mahamba are
shocked by
Ntombomzi’s
death.
Photo
by Thamsanqa
Mbovane
We don’t know how
the deadly fire started
By THAMSANQA MBOVANE
LONWABO helped Ntombomzi to her
room but that was the last time anyone
saw her alive.
Ntombomzi Konono (43) from KwaNobuhle, Uitenhage felt sleepy while attending a ceremony on Saturday evening and asked Lonwabo Konono (27) to
help her to her room.
Lonwabo, who is Ntombomzi’s nephew, told Daily Sun: “She was boozing at
the ceremony. At about 7pm I helped her
to her room.”
A few minutes later people started
screaming that they could see flames in
the room.
“We tried to fight the fire with buckets
of water but the blaze was too strong,”
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Ntombomzi
Konono died in
her room.
said Lonwabo.
He said Ntombomzi was a non-smoker
and there were no electrical appliances
in her room. Only her room was burnt
in the four-roomed house.
“It’s a mystery how the fire started,”
Lonwabo said.
Ntombomzi’s dad, Naklutsi Konono
(66), said when the devil wants to catch
someone, he will find a way to do it.
“My daughter was a quiet woman who
enjoyed her life and loved the people in
the township,” he said.
She leaves behind a 12-year-old daughter.
Police spokeswoman Captain Gerda
Swart said an inquest docket was
opened.
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Monday 3 July 2017
Ding Ding’s plea to taxi industry . . .
LET’S
MAKE
PEACE!
Macebo Twalo
played taxi driver
Ding Ding in
Isibaya.
Photo by
Noko Mashilo
By NOKO MASHILO
MACEBO TWALO
O, known
for his gangster rolles on TV,
has come out to ple
ead for an
end to taxi violen
nce.
“I am calling for peace and
security in the taxi in
ndustry in
order to save Mzan
nsi,” said
Macebo (43).
In his role as Ding
g Ding, the
taxi driver who was a troublemaker in Isibaya, he ended up
being killed. His arm w
was cut off
and given to an inyan
nga.
Macebo said taxi vio
olence has
been around for many years and
it hurts innocent peop
ple.
“This is not right. P
Passengers
are not the cause of the
e violence.
It’s the taxi bosses wh
ho fight for
the same thing over a
and over.
“Whenever there is a new
route, there are killin
ngs.
“There was viole
ence after
the Mall of Africa opened
in Midrand.
Taximen worry
about closure!
Shock as coffin shoots into
grave and smashes open
By STEPHENS MOLOBI and SIFISO JIMTA
RELATIVES and friends gathered in
grief last Saturday to lay their beloved Liona Fos to rest.
Everything was ready as the coffin rested on the device that would
slowly lower it into its final resting
place.
Only it didn’t go as planned!
Next moment the machine failed,
causing the coffin to shoot into the
grave.
When the dust finally settled, the
family looked in horror as the body
lay among what was left of the coffin!
Liona’s daughter, Gloria Fos (25),
said: “The funeral was supposed to
go smoothly.
“My mother did not deserve to be
sent off like that.”
She said the coffin hit the ground
and broke into pieces. The body was
surrounded by pieces of shattered
wood.
A video taken at Holpan Cemetery
in the Northern Cape shows under-
People tried to fix the faulty
device at the cemetery.
The smashed coffin
that fell into the grave.
takers picking up the body and putting it in another coffin.
Tensions rose as the family wanted to clean the body of dust before it
was put into a new coffin.
The family said the undertaker
had since sent an apology but that it
was not enough.
Judy Norton, founder and owner
of Norton Funeral Services, said she
personally apologised to the family
after the incident.
“We were deeply shocked.”
The cost of a funeral can
give you sleepless nights.
“There were also shootings on
Human Rights Day at Langa and
Gugulethu in the Western Cape.”
He said the taxi bosses should
train drivers in customer care.
“Some drivers don’t know how
to handle commuters.”
Macebo said his role as Ding
Ding taught him how hard it is
to stop taxi violence.
“It’s an endless war. When are
we going to fix this and achieve
unity in our country?” he asked.
“On top of that, many taxis are
unsafe and not roadworthy.”
He said he will never become
part of the taxi business – he will
remain an actor.
“A good actor makes viewers
believe in him and the characters he portrays,” said Macebo,
who also appeared in Heist as
Flash.
He can be seen on Mzansi Magic’s Lokshin Bioskop in Ezebiweyo and Heavenly Riches.
She said company staff had
checked the equipment before the
burial.
“Everything was working well.”
Norton said following the incident
an upgraded coffin was sent to the
family. “We are willing to talk to
them to see if there is any other
thing we can help with. We are all
very sad about what happened.”
The family has since lodged a
complaint with the Funeral Industry
Reformed Association.
By SIFISO JIMTA
AFTER months of bloodshed on the streets, thousands of passengers are
going to be stranded.
Gauteng
Transport
MEC Ismail Vadi wants
to close all affected
Nancefield-Dube West
Taxi Association and
Witwatersrand African
Taxi Association ranks
and routes in Soweto.
Vadi made the decision after violent conflict
between the two groups,
which has carried on despite efforts to resolve
the problems.
“This will apply to any
joint venture arrangements entered into by the
affected associations.”
Affected and interested people can submit
written responses or representations until today.
Depending on representations, the affected
routes in Soweto could be
closed to passengers
from Thursday until 6
August.
“The provincial gov-
ernment cannot allow a
situation where alleged
hitmen have been hired
to attack drivers, commuters and operators.
“Law
enforcement
agencies will come down
hard on those who commit acts of violence in the
taxi industry.”
Witwatersrand Association spokesman George Maphalala said the
decision to close ranks
will cause drivers and
taxi bosses to suffer.
He said they tried to
speak to the MEC before
the situation got out of
hand.
“He never managed to
come through before
blood was shed.
“The decision is a very
bad one. We will be meeting our lawyers to plan
how to fix the situation as
we can’t afford to close
our ranks.
“We’ve worked on
these routes and ranks
for years. The MEC’s proposal is causing more
chaos.”
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