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VOL.10 ISSUE #10 JUNE 16-30, 2023
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Joburg Mayor delivers the State of the City Address
Rest in Peace Clive Barker
Former Bafana Bafana coach Clive Barker has passed away on Saturday morning, June 10, after a brave battle with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), his family confirmed. Clive, 78, led South Africa to their only continental triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations finals in 1996, and also steered the side to a maiden World Cup appearance in France in 1998, and is fondly remembered by fans across the country, as has been evident by the tremendous support he received after falling ill. “We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the medical professionals who cared for Clive over the past six months,” the Barker family says. “He fought a brave battle and we are relieved he is now at peace,” said the fam in a statement.
The Executive Mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Kabelo Gwamanda, delivered his inaugural State of the City Address (SOCA) recently at the Connie Bapela Council Chamber in Braamfontein. In his maiden address to the City, Gwamanda has promised to prioritize the following: good governance, financial sustainability, energy mix, sustainable service delivery, infrastructure development and refurbishment, job creation and opportunities, a safer city, active and engaged citizenry, sustained economic growth, a green economy, and a resilient smart city. In response to the power crisis, the city has extended its Power Purchase Agreement with Kelvin Power Station for another three years, ending in October 2026. Currently, the city purchases 87% of its power from Eskom, with Kelvin supporting the remaining 13%. Joburg Water is investing in building and upgrading bulk water infrastructure, while a geyser installation training program will be implemented throughout the city, targeting 140 residents as part of a comprehensive skills development strategy. Responding to Safety, the mayor said about 2000 Crime Wardens and 500 CCTV cameras will be installed across the Metro.
Clive will be remembered by South Africans for his role in helping to bring a nation together around the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations, but for his family, he was a loving husband, father and grandfather, and he will be
dearly missed.
“We have been overwhelmed by the enormous outpouring of love and support for Clive since he was first diagnosed with LBD, and this is a testament to the coach, friend and mentor he was to not only several generations of footballers, but also anyone who crossed his path in the sport he so dearly loved. “We will provide details of the memorial service in the coming days, and ask the family’s privacy be respected at this very difficult time.” Tributes pour in for Barker Political parties have joined South-Africans and the football fraternity in paying tribute to former Bafana Bafana coach. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) says the loss of Clive Barker is not just felt within the sports community, but by all those whose lives were touched by his indomitable spirit, unwavering passion, and remarkable contributions to the beautiful game.
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