The short version of the historical events is that the British army suffered its greatest Victorian-era humiliation at Isandlwana and redeemed some of its dented pride overnight at nearby Rorke’s Drift as a small force of about 150 British soldiers, many wounded and sick, successfully repelled repeated attacks by a force of about 3,000 Zulu warriors. Exclusive's has launched the #Give70for70 campaign as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations. Famed economist Dr Iraj Abedian talks about his book, "FutureNEXT: Reimagining Our World and Conquering Uncertainty”. Finding alternative cover once your insurer 'offloads' you is difficult and expensive, warns consumer ninja Wendy Knowler. Fear of the future breeds inaction and leads to strategic paralysis. The Money Show presenter Bruce Whitfield’s book, “The Upside of Down” has sold 10 000 copies, and counting. Voice note: The four policeman arrested in connection with the death of Mthokozisi Ntumba will appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate Court tomorrow. Click here to get your copy of Whitfield's "The Upside of Down". If Joburg succeeds, then SA succeeds. That is for the Zondo commission to figure out. Now, the Spartacus star's widow, Vashti Whitfield, has opened up about looking for love again as a … He just planted the idea that he might be. After listening to the guide, Doug Rattray, who took over his father David’s storytelling mantle at the lodge, Leon recalls Molefe saying: “I have a different version of events; I have read other versions of this history, and as I understand it, the Zulu detachment allowed the British at Rorke’s Drift to win in order to save face after their large defeat at Isandlwana.”. Visitors to the lodge are regaled with tales of heroism and blood gleaned from impeccable research from multiple sources on both sides of the conflict. The game in SA is ready for a new start but there is one obstacle to overcome. The fact is that Ramaphosa did make a swift transition from business to government when he was appointed deputy president and given the poisoned chalice as head of the Eskom war room. “He was, in fact, the de facto chairperson of Eskom and de facto chairperson of a de facto board that was outside the company,” Molefe told the commission, perhaps aware that editors were already visualising juicy headlines, as he then accused the president of a conflict of interest: “When the Glencore deal was done in 2012 and he bought shares, he was made chairperson. Mitchell Whitfield, Actor: My Cousin Vinny. The Money Show presenter Bruce Whitfield’s book, “The Upside of Down” has sold 10 000 copies, and counting. The latest entertainment news, most scandalous celebrity gossip, in-depth TV and reality TV coverage, plus movie trailers and reviews. He found himself advancing rapidly through the ranks as a government troubleshooter. Newscaster Evan Baxter (Steve Carell) leaves Buffalo behind when he wins a seat in Congress. Health and social security systems specialist Prof Alex van den Heever says Easter parties, especially indoors, are a concern. As a senior member of the house, she has been tasked with assisting Bertha with hosting social events worthy of New York elite. In 2014 he became deputy president of the country and chairperson of the war room.”. The first edition came out before the pandemic. Taken together, the testimony of security officers at the Zondo inquiry and the SIU-Eskom summons against alleged players in the state-capture saga ... BRUCE WHITFIELD: Why it’s so hard to believe Brian Molefe, Smart, affable and connected, the former Eskom CEO was a rising star. As a senior member of the house, she has been tasked with assisting Bertha with hosting social events worthy of New York elite. Rattray, somewhat taken aback, asked Molefe to please provide the sources so that he could include the narrative in his storytelling. Delft CPF's Pastor Charles George says there are thousands of new shacks, houses, malls, and clinics, yet only one police station. That’s just one, among many reasons, Molefe is just so hard to believe. , there is no public record of his having done so. The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviews Pepe Marais about his new book, "20 Habits That Break Habits". Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy. APPETIZERS Vegetarian Spring Rolls $11 Golden Fred Calamari $12 Catfish w/Cajun Tartar Sauce $14 Golden Fried Shrimp (Choice of Plain Fried, Buffalo, or Sautéed in Garlic sauce) Chicken Wings (Choice of Deep Fried or Gluten And now, despite four failed attempts in the courts to overturn an order than he return about R11m apparently illegally paid to him by the Eskom. Picture: Veli Nhlapo, After his Eskom departure, he briefly spent time as an MP between January and May 2017, a decent stretch compared to the 92-hour stint Des van Rooyen spent as finance minister. When cornered about his regular trips to that part of town, Molefe suggested that his visits to the area were because there was a shebeen two streets away from the Gupta mansion. Always drink upstream from the herd, say the cowboys, and perhaps it’s time for Spur to pre-empt the inevitable, Queen Elizabeth’s wealth makes Harry’s stash seem like a couple of bond notes in a Zimbabwean wallet, Can South Africa’s cricket team, just ten years ago number one in the world, come back from what is clearly a major slump? If, as Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller suggests, the stories we tell affect economic outcomes, then we need to tell different stories amidst the noise and haste of a rapidly evolving world. Ostensibly, he was being teed up to succeed another former high-flyer, presidential hopeful and renowned home-movie maker Malusi Gigaba at the helm of the Treasury. says author Kate Emmerson. Bruce Whitfield is an award-winning financial journalist. Ostensibly, he was being teed up to succeed another former high-flyer, presidential hopeful and renowned home-movie maker Malusi Gigaba at the helm of the Treasury. Some experts have warned that recent public comments by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng have the potential to undermine his legacy. Then questions arose around his acceptance of a R30m pension payout from Eskom, and he quit the legislature, saying he needed to deal with that issue. Public Protector report: Reflecting on the schism within the anc caucus, Kinnear arrest - Bishop Lavis CPF responds. He didn’t say Ramaphosa was corrupt. He was smart, affable, connected. Then he hitched his wagon to … The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviews Kemp about his new book about South Africa’s failing land reform. Did that affect his judgment and actions? From the Treasury to the Public Investment Corp in 2003, where his success in professionalising the organisation made his star shine ever brighter. Mzansi's first-ever Michelin-starred chef is preparing to open the doors of his new restaurant in the Kalahari Desert. WHO Africa Regional Vaccines Introduction Officer Dr Phionah Atuhebwe, elaborates. The National Assembly will vote on whether to set up an inquiry into Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s fitness to hold office later this afternoon. The Gauteng Provincial Government releases the Gauteng Municipalities Committee of Inquiry Report. He was destined for great things in the public service and could have moved into lucrative private sector positions, had he chosen to do so. Most actively discouraged me - Heyneke Meyer pens book, How the Putins and Trumps of the world weaponise our perception of reality, Working from home? "We’re all between 40 and 60 years old. Read more at the SA government's online coronavirus portal or use the 24-hour public hotline: 0800 029 999. And now, despite four failed attempts in the courts to overturn an order than he return about R11m apparently illegally paid to him by the Eskom Pension & Provident Fund, there is no public record of his having done so. The glamour of travel is exhilarating!" There were red flags from the start'. Moving his wife (Lauren Graham) and family to northern Virginia, he seems to have it … Leon doubts such evidence was provided. They constantly measure, manage, consider, and weigh up opportunities in a tumultuous sea of uncertainty and find ways around obstacles. All rights reserved. A rising star in the National Treasury under Trevor Manuel. Then questions arose around his acceptance of a R30m pension payout from Eskom, and he quit the legislature, saying he needed to deal with that issue. “I’m not saying I know he peddled influence, but the situation was likely to arise.". Bruce Whitfield interviews amaBhungane investigative journalist Dewald van Rensburg about his new book, "VBS: A Dream Defrauded". SARAH BUITENDACH: The intolerable anguish of a bottomless Royal Trust Fund, ROB ROSE: The audacity of Ace Magashule (and friends), BRUCE WHITFIELD: Raymond Ackerman turns 90 and looks to the future, STEPHEN CRANSTON: Liberty’s fall and fall, PODCAST: Without Graeme Smith our cricketing future is bleak, Ukheshe: A wallet that works exactly like WhatsApp, PROFILE: Mark Smith, director of University of Stellenbosch Business School, ANALYSIS: No escaping the law for Zuma and Magashule, CHRIS ROPER: Inside the cult of the Nkandla tea party, Day Zero stalks the Eastern Cape’s dams. Former DA leader Tony Leon remembers, in his new book, Future Tense, how he and his wife, Michal, were at Fugitives’ Drift Lodge preparing for a full-day tour of the battlefields of Isandlwana and Rorke’s Drift when Molefe, then at Transnet, flew in by helicopter. A robust mindset is the one common characteristic Bruce Whitfield has identified in two decades of interrogating how South Africa’s billionaires and start-up mavericks think differently. In January, Molefe sought to draw President Cyril Ramaphosa into the state capture net. It is a time of extraordinary opportunity. She lost her husband, actor Andy Whitfield in 2011 to non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. But only if you have the right mindset and attitude. Motsepe has proven his commitment to African football and has Fifa's ear, says sports journo Sizwe Mbebe. Special visas: Something South Africa should consider to attract skills? Up Next: The Midday Report with Lester Kiewit. CRICKET: Will the turkeys vote for Christmas? World of Work- Why faking it in the workplace is rarely a good idea, latest from the world of advertising with Jonathan Cherry, Health and Wellness: Sleep hygiene and disorders. Problem-solvers thrive in chaotic and uncertain times because they act to change their future. After his Eskom departure, he briefly spent time as an MP between January and May 2017, a decent stretch compared to the 92-hour stint Des van Rooyen spent as finance minister. He would later deny ever having visited the shebeen, when the clumsy attempt at deflecting attention from his real business in the area was shown to be preposterous. non HCWs are registering on the website for vaccine - Denosa responds, Acting public protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka is visiting six tertiary institutions in the next five weeks to meet managers, student representative councils (SRCs) and National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) representatives, among other interest. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema is expected to visit the home of the late AmaZulu King Goodwill Zwelithini. Register (it’s quick and free) or sign in now. There is no country where beer costs less than right here in South Africa, according to research by Expensivity. © 2021 Arena Holdings. Bronwyn Williams (Flux Trends) reviews "This Is Not Propaganda: Adventures in the War Against Reality" by Peter Pomerantsev. He had his own “facts”. Published by Arena Holdings and distributed with the Financial Mail on the last Thursday of every month except December and January. Bruce Whitfield interviews former Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer about his new book "My Notes on Leadership and Life". Actor Ralph … The former Eskom boss took to the stand at the Zondo state capture inquiry and delivered the performance of a lifetime, Former Eskom CEO tells state capture inquiry his career did not need external help. Propagandists have long known that human nature is such that we will believe anything if it seems plausible and we tell it to ourselves often enough. To book a highly entertaining 45-minute presentation of “The Upside of Down”, send an email to talent@primedia.co.za. Rhodes University joins nationwide protests: They air out their grievances. Jako Bruce Jenner, lekkoatleta, mistrz olimpijski, w wieloboju na igrzyskach olimpijskich w Montrealu w 1976. Cheating Wife Infidelity (679) Husband Wife Relationship (611) Adultery (597) Female Nudity (573) Sex Scene (572) Extramarital Affair (543) Bare Breasts (458) Unfaithful Wife (453) Adulterous Wife (398) Murder (353) Female Full He thrives on challenging audiences to think differently about the risks and challenges posed by the complex South African environment. This week, however, Molefe, under questioning, toned down his assertions: “My postulation was that they were hoping to use Mr Ramaphosa’s position to help them negotiate out of the pickle,” he told deputy chief justice Raymond Zondo, admitting he had no evidence to support his assertion. How Africa becomes rich by way oil and gas, A South African fraudster fleeced US Big Tech out of R620 million ($42 million), Few believed in me. agreement with pnp on ginger and garlic prices. But the city is facing huge problems — from needless bureaucratic tangles to an IT nightmare. jako William Bruce Jenner 28 października 1949 w Mount Kisco w stanie Nowy Jork) – amerykańska celebrytka, osoba transpłciowa. They do not ignore risk or hope that problems will go away. Peter Bruce talks to leading cricket commentator Neil Manthorp. He is an actor, known for My Cousin Vinny (1992), Transformers: Robots in Jenner played college football for the Graceland Yellowjackets before incurring a knee injury that required surgery. The late monarch is expected to be laid to rest on Wednesday. Molefe was back on the stand at the Zondo commission this week, adding reams of fresh assertions to the considerable 170,000-plus pages of evidence gathered so far by the state capture commission. His daily “The Money Show” on 702 and Cape Talk is compulsory listening for anyone who wants to know what is happening in the political economy. While there is some speculation of the art market boom fizzling out, there is no doubt that African art sales are booming. The Money Show's Bruce Whitfield interviews NJ Ayuk, author of "Billions at Play: The Future of African Energy and Doing Deals". BRUCE WHITFIELD: Why it’s so hard to believe Brian Molefe Smart, affable and connected, the former Eskom CEO was a rising star. Please read our Comment Policy before commenting. Stellenbosch University students have determined that 'biodegradable' stompies are also potentially toxic for the environment. In a world shaped by Covid-19 and characterised by fake news, manipulated feeds of information and divisive social-media agendas, it is easy to believe that our time is the most challenging in human history. Would you like to comment on this article or view other readers' comments? Minor Adjustments is an American television sitcom that aired on NBC from September 16, 1995 until November 26, 1995, and on UPN from January 23, 1996 until June 4, 1996. The series starred stand-up comedian Rondell Sheridan in his first headlined TV series, as a child psychologist and family man who has a remarkable ability to connect with his young patients. “I am confident,” he writes, that Molefe never sent any such history to the lodge, but he wouldn’t have deemed it necessary, anyway, whether it existed or not. The Gauteng government has reportedly wasted R117 million over 11 months on unnecessary and potentially dangerous Covid-19 fumigat... SA Arms and Ammo Dealers Association's Martin Hood says it is a very large crisis in the management of firearms in South Africa. Sometimes a simple inference in the right environment can do enough to deflect attention from the real issues. Violent attacks on cyclists continue amid lockdown - WP Cycling Association responds. Bruce comes highly recommended — but not without something to prove. TRENDING ON THE MONEY SHOW: 'Nedbank chose not to see any wrongdoing. What Molefe has done is plant the seed of an idea that will take hold in some quarters. We also offer funeral pre-planning and carry a wide selection of caskets, vaults, urns and burial containers. This footage was filmed in one take with no CGI and even renowned movie makers are impressed. All Obituaries - Corbitt's Funeral Home offers a variety of funeral services, from traditional funerals to competitively priced cremations, serving Tuskegee, AL and the surrounding communities. The official Virtual Cape Town Cycle Tour 2021 will start on Saturday 6 March and end on Sunday 14 March. "We can’t just rely on the coal fleet returning," says Dr Jarrad Wright, CSIR Principal Engineer. Sasco set to meet with ANC and some ministers to find solutions to the student protests. Whitfield presents “Taking Stock” on eNCA and is a contributing editor at the Financial Mail. ARCHITECTURE: The good, the bad and the unsightly. You and I have no idea whether the president used his influence or allowed his influence to be peddled by Glencore, of which he was once a shareholder and director, as it became embroiled in a contractual dispute over coal supply and pricing. The extradition hearing of Shepherd Bushiri and his wife, Mary, has been postponed to next Monday. Do it from a beach in Thailand, or anywhere else in the world, 50 people who royally 'stuffed' up our fine, glorious land - Alexander Parker, 20 liberating habits to break your limiting ones, by Pepe Marais, [BOOK REVIEW] 'Promised Land: Exploring SA’s Land Conflict' by Karl Kemp, [BOOK REVIEW] The future arrived early - economist Dr Iraj Abedian, VBS Mutual Bank: 'Floyd Shivambu faces real prospect of being arrested'. We’re not backpacking. Then he hitched his wagon to the Guptas, Former Eskom chief executive Brian Molefe gives testimony at the state capture commission in Johannesburg. Caitlyn Marie Jenner (ur. He moved to Transnet as CEO in 2011 and Eskom in 2015, where he lasted a little over a year before leaving, after then public protector Thuli Madonsela connected his cellphone number to 58 calls to Ajay Gupta, and 19 visits to the vicinity of the Gupta estate in Saxonwold, giving rise to the inebriating myth of the Saxonwold Shebeen. Mitchell Whitfield was born on September 8, 1964 in Brooklyn, New York, USA as Mitchell Joseph Whitfield. Tributes have been pouring in on social media for actors Menzi Ngubane and Noxolo Maqashalala. His testimony, to the untrained eye, might appear yet another attempt to create a series of red herrings which the commission will be obliged to consider as it wades through years of testimony in an attempt to come up with a report that best reflects the devastating decade of economic mismanagement and larceny that put SA in its current parlous financial state. Find out how you can take part. Caitlyn Marie Jenner (born William Bruce Jenner; October 28, 1949) is an American television personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete. At the time he entered politics properly in 2014, Ramaphosa announced that he had sold his interest in Shanduka – the vehicle he used to amass his personal fortune, and that his assets were being put in trust to avoid any suggestion of conflicts which might arise in the future. Stephen Timm on his new book, "At Any Cost: The South African Fraudster Who Took the Tech World for More Than $40 million". Now there is a paperback edition – available at good bookstores - with new content to update the book for a Covid-19-smashed world. The first edition came out before the pandemic. Caster Semenya wants to be allowed to run freely without having to take medication or have surgery. From Jan van Riebeeck to Thabo Mbeki, from Sepp Blatter to minibus taxi drivers… these people stuffed up beautiful South Africa. The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviews Sun International Group CEO Anthony Leeming. Winners recognise that in a world of growing uncertainty, you need to resort to actions on things you can control.