According to the publication, the quarter of a million rands used to rename William Nicol Drive to Winnie Mandela Drive was spent on several factors including advertising the new name change, the public participation process, as well as contributing factors surrounding erecting the new street signs in place.

Johannesburg Transport MMC, Kenny Kunene attempted to stop critics in their tracks as he defended the amount used to see the project through.

 

 

“You can’t put monetary value to the pain of South Africans. You can’t put a price on reconciliation. Reconciliation was not fully done; it is not a one-way street,” he was quoted as saying.

“For us to be able to deal with the pain of apartheid, we must remove all the names of apartheid architects and those who implemented it, those who murdered our people, and those who [caused] us so much pain and trauma,” he reportedly added.

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MORE ABOUT THE RENAMED STREET IN SANDTON
Johannesburg City Manager Floyd Brink is said to have recalled that the motion to rename William Nicol Drive was passed in council back in 2018, EWN reported.

“There might be other indirect costs that I might not be aware of now, but I can indicate to you in terms of the figure, it’s not material because if you follow the process, we did what we had to do,” he was quoted as saying.

At 32 years old, Pat Lambie would have been at his prime as a Springbok in the Rugby World Cup had he not hung up his boots in early retirement.

Instead, the blonde, blue-eyed poster boy has taken an unlikely career path.

In 2019, a relatively fit Lambie dropped a bombshell that he was leaving the Boks. This, amid concern for his own health.Just months ahead of the Springboks clinching the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Pat Lambie – then 28 – made his shocking retirement announcement.

Lambie revealed that several serious concussions had forced him to prioritise his health over his rugby career.

He told SA Rugby Mag: “It is a really big decision, and I have extremely mixed emotions about it. I am bitterly disappointed and sad because I still have some dreams on the rugby field. I feel like some good playing days are ahead of me. But on the other hand, I feel relieved to know that I will not be at risk of further more severe head injuries.He continued: “Considering the number of concussions I have suffered and, above that, the number amount of time it takes to shake off the symptoms afterward, it is better to avoid the risk of further head injuries.”

WHERE IS HE NOW?
Since leaving the Springboks four years ago, Pat Lambie has become an established property developer. He’s even revealed a personal project of designing his own home.

 

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Pat is married to Kate Lambie, and the couple have two young sons, Jackson and Sam.

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The blonde “poster boy” of the national team returned to SA after a stint at Racing 92; the team Siya Kolisi will officially join after the World Cup.

Pat Lambie linked up with the Springboks “old boys” – via org SA Rugby Legends – on a recent trip to Portugal.

Nomsa Buthelezi-Shezi made her mark in the entertainment industry with her impressive acting skills and her openness about her sexuality. With a career spanning almost two decades, Nomsa has left a lasting impact on South African television.

 

NOMSA BUTHELEZI-SHEZI: THE BEGINNING
Born on 7 April 1982, in Alexandra, Gauteng, South Africa, Nomsa Buthelezi-Shezi is a renowned South African actress and television presenter. Nomsa’s journey into acting and presenting began after she completed a two-year course at the COSAC drama academy.

Her remarkable talent soon caught the eye of casting directors, and in 2008, she played a memorable role as a female Metro police officer in the Vodacom “Summer Loving” commercial. This marked her entry into the world of television.

Actress Sonia Mbele and her Real Housewives of South Africa (Pty) Ltd business partners failed to appear at the Johannesburg magistrate’s court on charges if tax evasion.According to National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane, the former Generations actress was expected to appear in court on Wednesday, 27 September, alongside Yolisa Gqunta and Rebone Sesing for allegedly contravening the Tax Administration Act.

 

 

 

Mjonondwane said that Mbele, through her lawyer, submitted a medical certificate stating that she is booked off sick until 3 October 2023. However, the magistrate would not accept the medical certificate, saying it is not suitable.

“The directors in relation to their company, Real Housewives of South Africa are facing 42 counts of not filling company income tax from 2019 to 2022, not filing their Value Added Tax (VAT) returns from 2020 to 2022 and also not filing their Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) from 2020 until 2022.”

The case has been postponed to 5 October 2023 with a warrant of arrest for Mbele being held over until the next appearance.

Mbele’s two co-accused, who opted for Legal Aid, said they were not on speaking terms with her and did not know her where she was.Last month, Zimoja reported that Mbele was spotted visiting rapist and murder Thabo Bester at the Kgosi Mampuru II Prison in Tshwane with the help of his lawyers.

This, according to the publication, was to interview the so-called “Facebook rapist” as her production company is reportedly in talks with an international production that wants her to be its South African counterpart to co-produce the Bester and Magudumana docu-series.

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The two lovebirds were nabbed in Tanzania in April this year following Bester’s audacious escape from Mangaung Correctional Services in Bloemfontein in May 2022.

Dr Nandipha, her father (Zolile Sekeleni) and other co-accused face charges related to the brazen escape.

10 Interesting Facts About Skeem Saam’s Katlego Letsholonyana (Chef Kgosi). Katlego Letsholonyana needs no introduction in the South African entertainment industry. Learn more about this talented actor who is making his mark as a great performer.

1. Katlego Letsholonyana is originally from Zeerust, in a small village called Kgalagatsane.

 

 

 

2. The talented actor and performer studied at Ramolao Makhene Theatre – Market Theatre

3. Among other things, Katlego is an actor, writer and director.

4. Katlego is a familiar face on TV. He has made appearances on a number of TV adverts.

5. Katlego who is big on theatre, wrote and performed Darkie, a one-man, one-act production which became a hit.

6. Although he has been an actor for years, many identify him as Chef Kgosi, his stage name on SABC1 popular drama, Skeem Saam.

7. Aside from being in the entertainment industry, Katlego has another side hustle. He sells vegetables and always appreciates his customers on social media.

8. Judging from his social media posts, Katlego lives a happy life. He normally hangs with his friends i cool spots. If not, he is out doing his favorite sport, cycling.

9. On a very sad note, Katlego lost his mother 18 years ago. He recently opened up on his Facebook page that he doesn’t know his mother’s grave.

10. Katlego is a proud father, who never shies away from speaking about his beautiful daughter.