Inhoudsopgave van 2023-06-02 - Star

AS THE COST of living crisis continues to bite in South Africa, along with the country’s high energy costs and load shedding, many consumers are looking for ways to cut back on their monthly budgets, and so are big companies. The Shoprite Group said that 1 million LED light bulbs had saved the company R346 million in electricity costs. The group said that it had reduced its electricity consumption by 11.8% following the installation of 1 001 932 energy-efficient LED light bulbs at 1 647 of its supermarkets and distribution centres nationwide. “This has eased pressure on the national electricity grid as well as generated savings of 164 million kW/h and R346m in electricity costs for the group during its 2022/2023 financial year,” it…

SOUTH Africa’s automotive industry surprised on the upside in May as new vehicle sales dramatically increased by 10.1% from a year ago on low base effects, in spite of multiple interest rate hikes, geopolitical perceptions, and load shedding having deleterious effects on operations. The Automotive Business Council (Naamsa) yesterday said that aggregate industry new vehicle sales for May recorded a significant increase of 3 959 vehicles to 43 060 units. This was a gain of 10.1% compared to the aggregate new vehicle sales of 39 101 units recorded for the corresponding month of May 2022. According to Naamsa, the May 2023 new passenger car market and light commercial vehicle market reflected year on year volume increase of 0.1% or 15 units. New passenger cars sales rose to…

IN RECENT years, South Africa has witnessed a remarkable surge in technological innovation, fuelled by a tech scene which is buzzing with young entrepreneurs who are eager to make a difference in their communities. These aspiring entrepreneurs possess the potential to bring about transformative changes within their communities, but they often face numerous challenges when it comes to accessing resources and support. These young tech founders need some serious backup to conquer the challenges of limited resources and support. Recognising the importance of nurturing this ecosystem, global tech giants have taken up significant steps to uplift young tech founders in South Africa, enabling them to make a posi- tive impact and achieve sustainable growth. One of the key ways in which tech giants offer their support in South Africa is…

THE SOUTH African Canegrowers Association said yesterday that it would back the sale or partial sale of Tongaat Hulett Limited (THL) rather than a fire sale of assets as the best way forward with 1 million sugar sector livelihoods hanging in the balance. This after the the Joint Rescue Business Rescue Practitioners (BRP) released a business rescue plan on Wednesday, which said eight potential strategic equity partners were interested in the acquisition of, or investment in the business, or parts of its SA Sugar businesses. However, the BRP said if there were any unsold or excluded assets, the BRPs would seek purchasers through controlled, accelerated sale processes. Final offers were expected to be received during this month and creditors would vote on the business rescue plans on June 14,…

The temperature may have dropped, but entertainment in and around the City of Gold remains pipping hot. Grab your friends and family for some of these winter warmers this week. The Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra hits a high note this month under the guidance of conductor Benjamin Zander for a five-city tour. The ensemble won esteem across the US for its young players exceeding expectations with their musical maturity. Running in tandem with the orchestra’s impressive concert itinerary in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Soweto, Cape Town and Makhanda, the tour will provide interactions with young local musicians. The 120-member orchestra will perform for 15 dates at some of the most storied concert halls in SA. On June 15, the audience can look forward to an evening of classical music performance at the…

South African rap mega stars Nasty C and Cassper Nyovest have announced that they will be embarking on a joint tour across Africa later this year. The tour, announced Wednesday, will be dubbed African Throne. A promotional video framed it as “Two Kings Share One Stage Together” and revealed they will be touring Tanzania, Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Uganda, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Ivory Coast, eSwatini, South Africa and Mozambique. Nasty C shared on his Instagram feed: “PSA! Me & @casspernyovest are going on tour very soon! #Africanthrone! This is an African hip hop celebration and I’m super proud and escited to bring you this expereicne with the one and only Mufasa! F*******G huge!” (sic) An hour later, Nyovest shared: “Be scared. Me and bro @nasty_csa…

ANC secretary-general says he has no knowledge of The assets of the ANC are on the verge of being auctioned while the man alleged to be the main person in the 2019 ANC elections campaign feigns ignorance and threatens to sue Ezulwini Investments, the company that this week brought a writ of execution dated May 26 for the sheriff to authorise the seizure of assets of the governing party. The Star has been reliably informed that ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula was directly involved in incurring the R102 million debt that is likely to result in the attachment of belongings of the governing party. The source said that Mbalula, at the time of this deal, was the head of the ANC elections campaign and would have been deeply involved in…

Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD), Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, led a wreath-laying ceremony yesterday at the Hector Pieterson Memorial as she officially unveiled Youth Month. Dlamini-Zuma has called on government departments and private stakeholders to partner with her department, as it is a department without much budget and relies on advocacy to further its own programmes. She said one of her key objectives is to see young people, women, children, and people with disabilities get more support in their respective endeavours. The minister, who has partnered with the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) for most of her programmes, said more needs to be done to end the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) and unemployment. She said that as the country remembers the youth who…

South Coast snake catcher Sarel van der Merwe says that a pile of planks is a good place for snakes. Van der Merwe was speaking after removing a puff adder from a pile of planks in Port Edward on the KwaZulu- Natal South Coast. Van der Merwe said this was on a big plot with a number of houses and cottages. “I’d already caught boomslang, green mambas and now a puff adder,” Van der Merwe said. “People keep planks and pile them up and that’s a good place for snakes.” He said one of the tenants was moving some of the planks when he spotted the puff adder and Van der Merwe was called to remove it. Van der Merwe said he did not like using a grab stick (tongs)…

In a surprise move yesterday, former ActionSA Gauteng secretary Abel Tau announced that he had ditched the United Africans Transformation (UAT), which he unveiled in January this year, and founded a new political party called The Transformation Alliance (TTA). Speaking during a media briefing in Arcadia, Tau said “While leading the UAT, I was approached by a lot of people who were not comfortable with the association of the UAT with a certain church and that the name was my surname spelt backwards.” UAT was linked to the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, which has since distanced itself from it. Tau said his new party was committed to work with “South Africans from all walks of life, of different religions, of different races, of different cultures and traditions”. “We took a…

The City of Tshwane and the SA National Aids Council (Sanac) have set their focus on training law enforcement officials about human rights. The two-day session, which ended today, includes sessions for the members of the Tshwane metro police department about HIV, STIs and TB. Members of the department were among the attendees, joined by MMC for Health, Rina Marx. Speaking at the official launch of the sensitisation training, Pholo Ramothwala of Sanac said the sessions were aimed at informing law enforcement officials about the rights of people living with HIV and TB and vulnerable populations, to strengthen protective laws and their enforcement. According to Marx, studies show the project can reduce judgemental and discriminative attitudes towards people with HIV and further increase knowledge and awareness of the vulnerabilities…

South African music stars Msaki, Vusi Nova and Ami Faku are set to headline the 2023 National Arts Festival (NAF) in Makhanda, Eastern Cape, this month. Set to take place at venues around Makhanda from June 22 to July 2, the NAF promises to be a celebration of music, creativity and culture, providing an unforgettable experience. Nova will be performing on June 24, showcasing his smooth and soulful voice. As an accomplished musician with successful albums and hit songs, such as Thandiwe, As’phelelanga and Ndizakulinda, he is sure to deliver a memorable performance. Msaki, the 2022 Standard Bank Young Artist for Music, will take the stage on June 30. Known for her soulful and introspective music, blending folk, soul and jazz, her performance promises to be captivating. Msaki’s Standard…

Esteemed singer-songwriter Langa Mavuso shares interesting details about his involvement in the newly launched campaign that celebrates and supports local musicians. With the South African creative industry known to have its ups and downs, Mavuso aims to be a beacon of light for musicians who need recognition. The aim of the campaign, Keep Shining, is to put the spotlight on local musicians and celebrate the contributions that they have made to keep the local music industry alive. Asked what the campaign meant to him, Mavuso said: “Being a part of this campaign means a lot, not only to me but to all artists in South Africa. “We’ve faced some tough times. Some great live music venues have closed down, and we’re missing out on such opportunities. For a…

FERNANDO Alonso returns to the scene of the last of his 32 Formula One victories this weekend hoping that a bumper crowd and an unexpected slice of luck will help deliver his 33rd. Ten years after he won his home Spanish Grand Prix for Ferrari in 2013, the now 41-year-old is revelling in a run of form that has seen him claim five podiums in this year’s opening six races. That sequence included his vibrant surge to second place behind Red Bull’s defending double world champion and series leader Max Verstappen in last Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. It was a result that boosted the already strong box office appeal of the two-time champion Aston Martin driver for this weekend’s contest at the Circuit de Catalunya where a record crowd of…

SOUTH Africa A captain Tony de Zorzi is confident that the team’s preparations leading up to their tour of Sri Lanka will allow them to hit the ground running come Sunday where the first match will be played. There is a lot of fan excitement around the SA A squad which landed in Sri Lanka yesterday. Much of the excitement is on the youthfulness of the team, something a lot of fans have been calling for on numerous occasions. SA A coach Shukri Conrad, who is also the former SA Under-19 coach, has selected a number of exciting young talent including batters Jordan Hermann, Tristan Stubbs, Matthew Breetkze and Sinethemba Qeshile to name a few. The oldest group of players in the squad are 29-years-old and there…

The depressed levels last have been seen three years ago at height of Covid-19 SENTIMENT in South Africa’s manu- facturing industry over business conditions in the next six months has plunged to depressed levels last seen three years ago at the height of Covid-19 restrictions due to fears of unprecedented levels of power cuts this winter. The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), released yesterday, remained firmly in the contractionary territory as it fell to 49.2 index points in May, from 49.8 points in April. The latest reading pointed to the fourth consecutive month of contraction in manufacturing activity during a sharp deterioration in the business outlook to its weakest since early 2020, amid the ongoing power crisis in South Africa. Absa’s senior economist, Miyelani Maluleke, said: “This…

STEINHOFF International said yesterday that it has sought approval from a Dutch court for a debt restructuring plan aimed at saving the South African retailer from bankruptcy. The plan was approved this week by all of its creditors, but was rejected by its shareholders. Hurt by financial mismanagement by some of its top executives in 2017 in South Africa’s biggest accounting scandal, it proposed the restructuring plan earlier this year to avoid liquidation. It had said that with its liabilities far exceeding its assets, it would not be able to pay its ¤10.4 billion (R220bn or $11.11bn) external debt when it comes up for maturity by the end of June. The company “filed a request to confirm its Dutch law restructuring plan – with the District Court of Amsterdam,” the…

TRADITIONALLY, supply chain governance has been viewed from two theoretical perspectives. The first perspective is based on transaction cost economics (TCE) – conflict and opportunism. Another perspective emphasises the importance of agreements known as Agency Theory. It is important to distinguish between TCE and Agency Theory within PPP finance. Unquestionably, these two are uniquely positioned at the outset. Agency Theory views the company as a nexus of agreements, while TCE views it as a governance structure. The Eskom Transmission Division will begin relying more heavily on the engineer, procure, and construct (EPC) contracting model once the National Transmission Company of South Africa is created later this year. The company intends to accelerate the pace at which transmission infrastructure is built. This is in the context where the lack of a…

Tributes continue to pour in for veteran actor Patrick Ndlovu, who has been apart of our TV viewing for four decades, and died on Wednesday at the age of 85. He was most popular for his roles as Ntate Moloi in Zone 14 and as Mr Thembu, the school principal in Yizo Yizo, one of the country’s most controversial and gripping dramas. Details surrounding his death are still unclear but his managing agency, Moonyeenn Lee Associates (MLA SA), confirmed his death on social media. Tributes from his industry peers and fans poured in on social media. Multi-award winning film-maker Thabang Moleya paid tribute to the late star: “Directing on Zone 14. Many years ago. Ntate Patrick was so gentle and kind. I was still very much in my shell at…

Former ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule is prepared to fight to remain a member of the governing party after being given seven days to appeal his imminent expulsion. The party said Magashule was charged with contravening the ANC constitution’s rule 25.17.12 and rule 25.17.3, read with rule 25.17.12. As well as rule 12.1 and rule 12.2.20. The ANC’s step-aside rule compelled him to step aside, as all leaders facing charges of serious misconduct should step aside. On Wednesday, speaking during a press briefing at Luthuli House in Johannesburg, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula announced that the organisation’s national disciplinary committee (NDC) had found Magashule guilty following his attempt in May 2021 to suspend President Cyril Ramaphosa as party leader. The NDC also recommended that Magashule be expelled. “Following its hearing and deliberations…

The City of Joburg’s MMC for transport, Kenny Kunene, has welcomed a Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg ruling that maintained the dismissal of the chairperson of Pio-Trans, a company responsible for running the Rea Vaya bus service. This comes after the court on Tuesday dismissed an application by Pio-Trans’ former board chairperson, Nomazotsho Memani, to be reinstated to her position. She said the new independent board of directors appointed by the shareholders and endorsed by the city was illegitimate and was appointed without following proper procedure. Memani has been accused of corruption and failing to take the company to profitable levels. Among other operational problems that triggered the rage of shareholders of Pio-Trans, which is owned by the Taxi Operation Investment Companies (TOIC), made up of nine taxi associations based in…

A subantarctic fur seal that had stranded on Treasure Beach, Bluff, on Monday was transported to uShaka Sea World for rest and recuperation. On Tuesday morning, the South African Association for Marine Biological Research (Saambr) mammal and bird and veterinary staff visited Treasure Beach to reassess the seal. Saambr said that although the seal showed no signs of external trauma, it appeared a little underweight and was understandably lethargic. After consultation with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the decision was made to transport the seal to uShaka Sea World for rest and recuperation. “Although the seal appears quite feisty, he appears to be a little underweight. To give him a helping hand, we administered fluids and supplements,” said Saambr clinical veterinarian Dr Caryl Knox. Saambr said that it is not uncommon for…

South Africans are feeling the financial pinch after yet another bruising rates increase, and monthly spend items such as gym memberships, DStv subscriptions and household contents insurance are getting the chop. Consumers are also spending considerably less on alcohol, meat and snacks, as the cost of food has risen again. The South African Reserve Bank announced in May that it was increasing the repo rate by 50 basis points, taking the repo rate to 8.25% and the prime rate to 11.75% – now higher than pre-Covid levels of 2020. The rates increase has hit South Africans hard, especially those with home and car loans. It was the 10th interest rate hike in a row, since a 25 basis points increase in November 2021. Iol Property reported that a homeowner with…

THE new single by versatile music producer DJ Skhu, Kwanzaa, is dropping worldwide this morning. The song is momentous in more than one way. It is his “first fruit” of 2023, and most importantly, the debut offering under his new record label, Skhu Music Production. This week, DJ Skhu took some time out from pre-release campaigns to explain to the Pretoria News the story behind his latest offering. He said: “Kwanzaa is the annual celebration of African-American culture, which takes place from December 26 to January 1. “The celebration culminates in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day of the celebration. It was established by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of west and south-east Africa. Kwanzaa was first celebrated in…

Young people want education, skills and a chance to help shape a better South Africa. These are the views of young people who spoke to The Star on the first day of Youth Month in Soweto. The young people were among more than 200 learnership and bursary students from across Gauteng who yesterday gathered at Ubuntu Kraal in Orlando West for the Gauteng Department of Education programme called Gauteng City Region Academy Bursary Awards ceremony. The department has partnered with more than 80 stakeholders, including institutions of higher learning, corporate companies and other skills development practitioners, in a bid to ensure young people access critical skills and training in diverse industries. The ceremony is an annual event that awards top-performing learners in the province’s basic education sector with funding and…

The intrinsic nature of humans is to create a sense of belonging in order to create feelings of security and stability. Social rejection happens when individuals have a built-in need to be acceptable to a specific group but a mismatch arises between an individual and others. If an individual belonging to a group is considered to be ineligible to gain acceptance, their self-worth is degraded or excluded. Yet, each of us are born with uniqueness. By exploring the qualities that set us apart, we uncover the beauty within ourselves, finding joy in our individuality. As you begin to appreciate your unique journey, you ask: Do I deserve to be socially rejected? Today, the social acceptance of being liked holds power because it keeps loneliness at bay, especially for the individuals…

CAMERON Norrie said video replays should be used to help umpires make the right call on dubious points after he got away with a double bounce in Wednesday’s second round victory over Lucas Pouille at the French Open. France’s Pouille thought he had won a point in the third set after a deft drop shot, but umpire Eva Asderaki failed to see the ball bounce twice, as Norrie won the point amid boos from the home crowd. Pouille said Norrie was under no obligation to concede the point as players are sometimes unsure if the ball bounces twice. But he added that the umpire should have had the option to check the replay, a view shared by Norrie. “I think that would be great ... We have the technology to…

JAKE White admits that he can see that his Blue Bulls players “are tired now”, but the last few weeks of the Currie Cup could still prove to be valuable in preparation for next season. The disappointment about being knocked out of the United Rugby Championship at the quarter-final stage – by arch rivals the Stormers no less – would have hurt White and his team deeply. And with only Kurt-Lee Arendse and Canan Moodie in with a real chance of making the Springbok World Cup squad – although Marco van Staden was also part of the training camp in Durban this week – there isn’t much to lift the rest of the Bulls group for today’s Currie Cup clash against the Griffons at Loftus. But White’s team selection yesterday…

THE AGRICULTURE sector yesterday warned that food security is at stake after the Department of Water and Sanitation recently published draft revised regulations on water use licence applications with ambitious transformation targets for public comment. The draft regulations say certain enterprises applying for water use licences to take or store water, would in the future have to allocate shares of up to 75% to black South Africans in order for such water use licences to be granted. Agri SA said yesterday in a statement that these amendments would have a devastating effect on South Africa’s commercial agricultural sector if adopted in their current form. These regulations were unlikely to achieve the goal of further transformation in the sector. Achieving this goal required creating an environment which was conducive to growth…

IT’S NO COINCIDENCE that three of the four greatest challenges faced by South Africa’s small businesses relate to finances. According to the most recent Q4 2022 SME Index Survey, conducted by Business Partners Limited, these challenges were economic conditions, funding and cash flow. Furthermore, research published by the University of the Western Cape found that 70% to 80% of South African start-ups fail within their first five years of operation. In this tough environment, sound financial management is the single most important aspect of running a small business. The list below includes some of the main financial hurdles that face South African entrepreneurs, accompanied by tips on how to overcome them. 1. Diversify your payment options For small businesses to succeed in a financial landscape that is ripe for…

JUNE 2 IS UPON us and the BRICS’ foreign ministers are meeting in Cape Town to craft the setting of the August summit. The historic nature of the meeting, as taciturn and unsensational as it seems, is underplayed in the media in general, to great folly. As diplomatic meetings go, this is the convocation that delivers the penmanship of the summit’s communique. For all intents and purposes, this is the summit that determines the summit. They may even decide who joins BRICS eventually. But if Russian Presi- dent Vladimir Putin is not in it, then it matters little for the sensationalism that feeds war fuel into the regime change fires. For South Africa, however, this meeting occurs against so much pressure on its national currency, the impugning of the…

FINANCIAL services group Absa said yesterday that it had suspended two employees to date following allegations of illicit tobacco money laundering, which involves Gold Leaf Tobacco. This comes after Al Jazeera Media Network made allegations in a four-part investigative programme that Absa, Standard Bank, and Sasfin helped criminals launder millions of dollars of dirty cash in exchange for regular bribes. According to the network, one of the key money launderers had well-placed employees in Absa, Standard Bank and Sasfin Bank on his payroll to facilitate his activities. It said part of his activities included bribing Sasfin staff members to collude with Gold Leaf Tobacco to facilitate financial misconduct. The report said employees helped Gold Leaf Tobacco launder around R3 billion in illicit cigarette cash and obscure the transactions to…

The judgment in Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s urgent application to declare her arrest and deportation unlawful will be delivered on Monday. Magudumana, the girlfriend of convicted killer and rapist Thabo Bester, said in her affidavit that she was not deported from Tanzania, but abducted. The pair fled South Africa after news about Bester’s escape broke. Bester escaped from the Mangaung Correctional Facility in May last year. It has emerged that he was aided in his escape, and Magudumana is one of the suspects arrested for assisting him. He was a fugitive and was captured in Arusha, Tanzania, in the company of Magudumana and a Mozambican national. The matter was heard at the Free State High Court yesterday, and the case attracted a large contingent of local and international media, civil…

CIVIC organisations that marched to message the head of the country at the Union Buildings in Pretoria yesterday have demanded the mass deportation of all illegal immigrants to allow South African citizens to be put first. Scores of residents – under the banners of various civic organisations from across the country – and political parties marched through Pretoria CBD, saying they were tired of constantly sitting back and watching illegal foreigners destroy the country’s infrastructure, siphon resources and flood communities with drugs. David Ratladi, president of the Inwoners Baagi Civic Organisation, said the different civic movements, non-government organisations and forums had gathered to demand the intervention of the president and law enforcement in dealing with the severe problem of illegal immigrants. Ratladi said that as it stood, the country battled…

Five men who looted a cold storage facility in Chesterville, Durban, during the July 2021 riots and then lied, claiming someone else had left the meat in their bakkie, have been found guilty of theft. Magistrate Anand Maharaj convicted the five suspects, aged 19 to 57, in the Durban Regional Court on Wednesday. The accused, Mduduzi Buthelezi, Sphelele Mazibuko, Mandla Ngcobo, Thobela John and Sabelo Shandu looted Ayoba Cold Storage in Harry Gwala Road and made off with R80 000 worth of meat. The court heard that during the looting, four trucks with stock worth R2 million in each had been burnt. The meat had been imported from Brazil. The owner, MZ Luthuli, in his evidence to the court led by State prosecutor Shenaaz Hoosen, became emotional as he spoke…

It was with immense sadness that we heard of the sudden death of intellectual icon Eusebius McKaiser, an elegant professional who exhibited grace and profound logic. His passing has robbed us of one of the most formidable minds in recent times. As a broadcaster, he displayed incredible forensic skill. His numerous interviews with top personalities were scintillating. Eusebius was a brilliant academic and an engaging public intellectual whose boldness and political skills remain unmatched in today’s biased media environment. We lost a scholar par excellence; his intellectual excellence dazzled Africa and the world. A media giant whose ideas, views and scholastic skills reverberate globally, he was destined to be a great media personality but died as a monumental achiever. We will remember him as brilliant and thorough, calculative and well-composed,…

It’s BEEN only a few weeks since The Bala Family reality show premiered on Mzansi Magic, and it has garnered remarkable reviews from viewers. The reality show has given viewers a front-row seat into the lives of the family known for its love of music, with Pinky, Zwai, Loyiso and Phelo taking viewers behind the scenes. It has also been hailed for being authentic and attention- grabbing. Thursdays have become more interesting as many people engage with the content delivered by The Bala Family. It is no secret that since the Bala family’s love of music began, the Bala brothers have become household names. Zwai’s success has been influential in both the music industry and within his family, spurring Loyiso and Phelo to pursue their successful music careers. “Our reality…

Former Kaya FM broadcaster Katlego Mabusela has launched a personal and entrepreneurship development programme aimed at giving young people an opportunity to realise their spiritual and business skills. Speaking to The Star, Mabusela said the Built4Business (Built4Biz) programme was an inclusive project aimed at instilling self-development in a competitive South Africa. The programme will be launched at the SJ van der Merwe Technical School in Lebowakgomo on June 9, as the country commemorates Youth Month. Mabusela said the programme would deliver high-impact personal development training to complement hard skills training by leveraging insight into psycho-social conditions and world-class personal methodology to maximise impact. “This programme is a combination of a personal development programme and hard skills in building and scaling a business. It exists in different formats for entrepreneurs,…

THERE were a bevy of clubs that made the final DStv Premiership top eight spots interesting. Sekhukhune and Swallows outperformed their peers, while Kaizer Chiefs underperformed. Here, Mihlali Baleka and Smiso Msomi look at the four clubs that completed next season’s MTN8 line-up. KAIZER CHIEFS (5) The Amakhosi were at it once again – ending the season trophyless and failing to qualify for African football next season after they incredibly finished fifth in the league. It was a sad campaign for everyone associated with the club that they watched their arch-rivals Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates with envy as they shared the domestic honours between them. New coach Arthur Zwane suffered the most criticism and twice needed police escort from angry supporters who threw missiles at him and the team…

FORMER Proteas all-rounder Lance Klusener has been appointed as a consultant of the Tripura Cricket Association for India’s upcoming domestic season, according to ESPNcricinfo. The 51-year-old is under contract with them for 100 days every year. In addition to working with the Ranji squad, he will assist the state’s eight teams in both men’s and women’s categories at various age levels. As per the ESPNcricinfo, Timir Chanda, vice-president of the Tripura Cricket Association, said Klusener would arrive in Agartala tomorrow to work with state cricketers on overall growth. Klusener will stay in Agartala for 20 days in the initial phase to observe and guide the cricketers. Klusener, who played 49 Tests and 171 one-day internationals for South Africa, was also Delhi’s consultant coach for the 2018-19 season. He is currently…