The African National Congress has not yet decided on who should replace North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo who announced his “early retirement” this week.
The ANC’s national executive committee has been in a closed meeting in Irene, Pretoria since Saturday to deliberate on the state of the party, its provinces, its recent land summit and the state of the country’s economy.
It was also expected to discuss who it wanted to take over the platinum-rich province’s government.
Mahumapelo stepped down following violent protests and calls for him to resign from both residents and ANC members.
His province has been embroiled in allegations of corruption and maladministration. President Cyril Ramaphosa was forced to place all the provincial departments there under administration when the health department collapsed.
Several NEC members had said Mahumapelo and his provincial executive committee’s fate would come under the spotlight at this conference, with some saying this would spell the end of the PEC and Mahumapelo’s reign as chairperson of the party in the North West.
However, ANC secretary general Ace Magashule told journalists on the sidelines of the NEC gathering that the PEC was still “intact”.
He said there had been no decision taken as to who should replace Mahumapelo as Premier.
“The North West discussions are still going on, we have not yet arrived at that position, but we are saying we need further engagement,” said Magashule.
He said the province’s PEC had submitted three names for consideration.
“We want to further engage with the PEC as well as other structures, so we … resolve the problems of the North West once and for all,” said Magashule.
Magashule said a team would also be sent to KwaZulu-Natal to assess the state of regions there. There has been a spate of political killings in the province recently and numerous ANC members have been targeted.
He told journalists they had been satisfied with the regions and provinces they had assessed so far.
“Once a province meets the threshold, it qualifies to go to conference but we are sensitive to the issues of KwaZulu Natal.
“We are going to send a team to KZN, not just Harry Gwala and Moses Mabhida but to continue to do work and stabilise,” said Magashule.
Speaking on the controversial Free State conference which took place last week, Magashule said the elected provincial chairperson Sam Mashinini and secretary Paseka Nompondo were at the NEC meeting. He said a report from the NEC on the conference would be delivered.
Some disgruntled Free State party members are threatening to go to court and challenge last week’s conference, complaining that proper procedures and ANC constitution guidelines were ignored.
Meanwhile, on the issue of land, Magashule said they were continuing to engage following the historic land summit the party held last week.
It had recommended that instead of attempting to amend the Constitution, government needed to go ahead and expropriate land without compensation – thus testing the legislation around the issue.
“We are going to further engage with stakeholders in South Africa. Take on board other communities but we have discussed this matter… we are even going to engage traditional leaders and our structures on the ground in our communities to brief them on the outcome of our land summit,” said Magashule.
Some traditional leaders expressed outrage over comments made by former President Kgalema Motlanthe at the summit at the time. He questioned communal land and reminded the ANC that it needed to put the people ahead of chiefs and traditional leaders.
He also questioned the Ingonyama trust, of which the Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini is the sole trustee.
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Here’s a bone-chilling fact for you: South Africa’s leading wellness programme, Discovery Vitality, sees a 9% drop in gym visits during winter. And that’s just the people who have gym contracts and choose to be active every day.
Imagine people who don’t have gym fees coming out of their bank account, motivating them to go to gym even if they don’t feel like it. That’s a lot of people who aren’t exercising enough in winter.
It’s understandable of course, we’d rather sit curled up on the couch than doing bicep curls in an ice-cold gym. And that’s why we decided to get creative, because we too, suffer from the slack that winter brings.
These are six activities you can take up that are perfect, if not even better, when done in winter. Your summer body will thank us!
1. Rock-climbing
This one is far from your typical workout, and that’s why we’re loving it for winter. You’ll have so much fun (or fear) it will hardly even feel like a workout.
On top of enjoying the feeling that you’ve conquered something after your workout, there are so many benefits that you will get to enjoy. Rock climbing is a lot more than just an upper-body workout, it’s a full-body, full-mind exercise.
Strength training and cardio are combined into a single session and you’ll be leaving those kilojoules along the wall as you climb along. According to the Harvard Health Publications, a 70kg person burns around 3 423 kilojoules per hour while doing a rock climbing ascent.
You’ll also be improving your grip strength which will have mega-results in the gym. Strong grip is also associated with decreasing your risk for cardiovascular disease. According to Circulation, people with strong grips were 36% less likely to develop coronary heart disease than those with weak grips, regardless of their genetic predisposition.
We’re not just saying it’s a great workout and challenge, we’ve tried and tested this and it’s one of our winter workouts here at MH headquarters. We even created a challenge so you can join us too! It’s called The CityROCK Speed Challenge and the guys over there have built a wall especially for our Men’s Health readers and fans. There’s a CityROCK in Joburg and Cape Town, if you’re amped to take on the 15m wall.
The challenge? Climb the wall as quickly as you can and record your time to get on the board. Try to beat other climbers, or go with a group of mates and see who is the fastest out of all of you.
You can find out more about it here. Get climbing!
2. Indoor soccer
If you’re worried about climate control, you’re pretty much covered when it comes to indoor soccer. A lot of people forget that they can continue their favourite warm-weather sports in winter if they just do a little re-thinking and rule-changing. That’s why indoor soccer works so well. Think of it as your off-season soccer practice or think of it as a new sport you can continue to play even after the winter chill has gone.
Get together a group of friends and form a league where you play once a week. Or join a league of people you don’t know and make a whole lot of new friends. You can improve your own skills and it’s a lot more fast-paced than outdoor soccer which means you will get more touches and opportunities to make like Messi and score a goal.
Also, we’re not saying this should factor into your decision, but we kind of are. With the Premier and Champions League wrapping up and The FIFA World Cup starting in the heat… or should we say cold of winter. You’re going to have major FIFA fever. Take that excitement straight to the court (your mates, too) instead of sitting on your couch, beer in hand, watching the pros play.
3. Mountain biking
Who said winter meant you wouldn’t be getting dirty? Mountain biking in the cold, wet and mud provides some of the best training and most fun you could have. Cycling is a great way to get in your cardio and build some muscle.
Slipping and sliding down forest trails and switching back and forth on single-track, mud flying all over your bike and body is an adventurous way to get in a winter workout.
And getting outdoors in winter has its proven benefits; brown fat is triggered by the cold according to a study in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. This means you will burn more kilojoules and expend more energy while working out in the cold.
It’s not for the faint of heart, but then again. How much do you really want to join the hundreds of other people who have given up their summer sports and headed to the spinning bikes at the gym? Our guess is not so much.
Check out mtbroutes.co.za, for the mountain bike trails you can hit all over South Africa and even Lesotho.
4. Squash
For every half an hour of squash you smash, you could crush some serious kilojoules; 2 092 to be exact. Despite it being indoors which means you can play it all year round, you’ll be running, leaping and diving which will help build up a sweat and most likely keep you warm in that winter weather.
Squash improves your cardiovascular health which is pivotal if you want to have a healthy heart (and trust us, you do). It will also improve your agility, flexibility and hand-eye co-ordination. So that come summer time, you will never miss catching that beer that your mate chucks your way.
5. Trail running
With so many trail running events in winter, not lacing up your takkies and hitting the terrain would be a shame. Running in winter has its own challenges but the rewards you will reap outweigh them tenfold. While the cold might have an effect on your breathing, you won’t have to deal with the sun piercing your skin, making sweat droplets flow from every pore in your body.
And if you’re struggling for motivation, joining a running club is the best thing you could do. All you need to do in the winter months when motivation is low, is show up and run, because you’ll feel the guilt if you don’t.
Just remember that your running shoes need extra care in the cold and rain. According to Asics, any time you run in the rain, you need to clean your shoes with a cloth and if possible remove the insoles. Once removed, stuff them with newspaper so the moisture inside the shoe can be absorbed.
Check out trailrunning.co.za to find trail running races in your area. It’s crazy how active this sport is in winter – we’re talking more than seven trail races, and that’s just in the next month!
6. Golf
Okay, hear us out on this one. Most guys hang up their clubs for the winter when really, these could be the best months to get in your practise. The first bonus? There are a lot less guys on the green so you don’t have to worry about slow play. It will just be you and a few other golfers who have figured this out.
And if having your own private golf course isn’t selling you, the financial gain will be a hole-in-one. Because most people choose staying put on their couch instead of putting about; golf courses struggle to make the money they make in summer. This means discounted membership fees, slashed lesson prices, cheaper prices on green fees and so much more.
You’ll also be getting some much needed vitamin D that a lot of us miss out on during winter. This nutrient is crucial for your bone, skin and mental health; and preventing a whole host of issues and diseases that a vitamin D deficiency can cause you.
Here in South Africa, we’re lucky we don’t have to endure those snowy and extreme conditions that other countries do. All you need to do to enjoy the green? Grab a jacket.
Ultimately, the point is to try and stay as active as possible during the colder months no matter how much of a struggle it may seem like. Winter-weather workouts = the two H’s, health and happiness.
Because your body works harder to keep you warm, you get an increased amount of endorphins (endorphins are responsible for that post-gym feel-good feeling). This means you will feel even better after your workout according to research published in Environmental Science & Technology.
So take up one of these sports so that when summer comes around your muscles haven’t melted away.
This article was originally published on www.mh.co.za
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She gained weight—and also a healthier, happier life, as she shares below.
Not long ago, 22-year-old Lucia López weighed in at 112 pounds. López, who lives in Spain, was suffering from orthorexia, an eating disorder characterized by a fixation with healthy eating. She was also obsessive about her workouts and devoted herself to cardio.
But two years ago, after realizing her lifestyle was unhealthy and self-destructive, she bravely made some changes. She now weighs in at 130—and she has seen both her body and mindset change for the better. On Wednesday, López took to Instagram to share how her daily routine has evolved.
“Me before:
doing tons of cardio
thinks carbs are bad
thinks weights will make you look manly/bulky
doesn’t eat enough protein – changes her routine every week
does 8 minute Abs routines
underweight.”
“Me after:
lifts heavy + ocasional cardio that I enjoy (walking, cycling…)
enjoys food and carbs and pizzas
knows weights will help enhance curves
hits her macros
consistent and planned training plan
healthy weight.”
López tells Health that her new diet and exercise plan reflects her recovery from her eating disorder. “I went through orthorexia a couple of years ago and basically I believed everything I read online about exercise,” she wrote in her post, referencing headlines that promise abs in less than 10 minutes and other incredible fitness results.
“Now I’m completely recovered, and after studying personal training, I want to help people develop a healthy mindset towards eating and exercising,” she shares.
Lopez adds that she now allows herself to indulge in pizza and ice cream every once in a while, and that she hopes to motivate young girls to be body positive and embrace feeling good and being strong—not underweight and obsessed with food and fitness, as she once was.
“They can love their bodies while also enjoying food and exercising in a healthy way!” she says.
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Thanks to a new movie role, Jennifer Garner is in amazing shape.
While making an appearance at CinemaCon on Tuesday, the actress, 46, talked about amping up her workout routine for the upcoming action-thriller Peppermint, in which she plays a lone vigilante out to avenge the death of her family.
“It actually felt really good,” she said. “I was in pretty good shape going into it.”
Garner added boxing and martial arts into her workout routine to help prepare her for intense fight scenes.
“Everyone gets very invested and are you going to actually look the way we want you to look,” she said. “I don’t know if I did, but I just always followed what felt right to me.”
The actress shared a look at her gym sessions on social media earlier this year. She posted a video of her extreme workout routine, which she dubbed the “Recipe for Turning A Mom Back into Action Lady.”
Garner explained in the caption that she did an hour workout with Body by Simone and 90 minutes of “stunt team.” She also worked cryotherapy into her routine. For her pump-up playlist, Garner set the footage to “Canned Heat” by Jamiroquai.
Peppermint also marks Garner’s first return to action since starring as an international spy in the ABC hit show Alias.
“The thing about Alias that made it so special was J.J.’s [Abrams] script, and how compelling the stakes were for that character all the time,” she said at CinemaCon. “To do action for the sake of action has never interested me but this script was so smart. There’s no bigger stake than your children and nobody had never asked me in a smart way to do something as a mom for her child.”
She continued: “This was to avenge your child’s death, and there’s no bigger reason to go out and get into really good shape and then kill people.”
