Violent protest in Mookgophong gets out of hand P. 3
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Striking health workers sang their slogans at the entrance of the hospital building. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Angry health workers at the Bela-Bela local hospital downed tools on Tuesday, 15 March, in protest against the hospital’s management. The workers met on Tuesday, 1 March, and drafted a memorandum of their grievances to hand over to management the following day. Believing that the hospital management was failing to attend to their grievances, the workers then engaged in a ‘go-slow’ from Tuesday, 8 March, as a means of forcing management to take them seriously and meet their demands. In the memorandum, the workers complained about staff shortages, the unsatisfactory Performance Management Development System evaluation process, overtime payments, the prioritization of
Nehawu Secretary Wilson Matlaisane addressed the workers after union executives met with management. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
outsourcing, and poor security, among other things. The workers say that the security issue has become even more problematic in recent weeks. On Sunday, 21 February, several members of the public entered the hospital premises in possession of weapons and fought inside the hospital. The combatants were allegedly members of the ANC who were meant to be attending the party’s Branch General Meetings, which broke down into general infighting which resulted in several serious injuries. Another complaint relates to managers who serve in different divisions at the same time, which they regard as corruption. The BEAT visited the hospital on Tuesday, 15, March and found the health workers in high spirits, singing slogans and dancing.
The shop stewards said they are not backing down from getting management to meet their demands. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
During the reporters’ visit they were waiting for their shop stewards, who were meeting with management to discuss possible ways forward through the situation. The executive consisted of representatives of various unions including Nehawu, Denosa, Hospersa, and the PSA, and were led by Wilson Matilaisane from Nehawu. Addressing the workers, Matlaisane said that they demand that management solve the problems within 24 hours. He urged the staff to stay true to their principles and not compromise their jobs by helping in other departments, which could result in serious implications for them. He gave an example for nurses: should a patient fall out of a wheelchair while being pushed by a nurse instead of a porter, the nurse would be in trouble and
may even lose their position. Matlaisane further said that the management said that they were bringing patients from Modimolle’s FH Odendaal Hospital and that the workers are demanding that management arrange extra staff and facilities to accommodate the additional patients. He said that they were unable to meet with all the managers they were planning to see, and accused them of ‘fleeing’. Spokesperson for the hospital Bhuti Moagi later said that he was away from the hospital at the time of the protest, and referred queries to CEO Brenda Nyama. In her response, Nyama said that she could not divulge information about their meeting with the union representatives, but agreed to meet with reporters after she had met with the management team again.
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Charges against alleged cash thieves dismissed
Bela-Bela resident Modestus Anyenwu has dropped charges against two men who allegedly stole R50 000 from him in early February. Photo supplied Justin Steyn The charges against two men, who were accused of stealing cash amounting to over R70 000 in February, have been dropped in return for the accused paying back the stolen money. The two men,
Cyril Chilwane (41), and Peter Raseroka (32), were accused of stealing large sums of money on two separate days in early February. On Wednesday, 3 February, BelaBela resident Modestus Anyenwu reportedly withdrew R50 000 from the town’s First National Bank branch in Minnaar Street and hid
the money in his Toyota Corolla before going shopping. When he returned, Anyenwu found two men in the process of breaking into his car, and a scuffle ensued between the three. Policemen from both Bela-Bela and Rooiberg stations rushed to the scene and both men were apprehended. The two men were also said to be involved in a similar incident that occurred on Monday, 1 February, where R20 000 was allegedly stolen out of a motor vehicle. Chilwane and Raseroka remained in custody until their first court appearance on Friday, 5 February. Their case was postponed to Friday, 12 February for a formal bail application but was postponed once again to Thursday, 25 February where bail was denied. The men appeared at the Bela-Bela regional court on Tuesday, 15 March where charges were withdrawn after the men agreed to pay back the R50 000 that had been stolen from Anyenwu. The charges related to the R20 000 that had been allegedly stolen by the men have also been dropped due to insufficient evidence.
Business robbery suspects still at large
Bela-Bela’s Edgars Active has been robbed again and the suspects are still at large. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Alleged robbers remain in custody Lizzy Bapela Three men suspected to have robbed the owner of a bottle store in Modimolle were remanded to police custody after appearing in court on Moday, 14 March.The local police are now investigating a case of armed robbery following the incident on Thursday afternoon, 10 March. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said that Johan Breytenbach was robbed at Tamsen Bottle Store. The victim told the police that he had just come outside the store after locking it at the usual time when three men with firearms approached him and forcefully took his briefcase from him. He added that the
suspects fled the scene with the briefcase afterwards, and that the briefcase had contained personal possessions. Warrant Officer Findlay told The BEAT that no shots were fired at the scene and no one was injured. He added that the three suspects were nabbed on Saturday, 12 March in a shack at Phagameng where they are believed to reside. He also said that they were found in possession of a .38 Special revolver. The suspects were identified as Ronald Lubombo 33, Colin Muleya 38, and Andrew Shiharule 24. They are all from Zimbabwe. At the time of going to press the police could not confirm whether they are in the country illegally or not. The case was postponed to Thursday, 28 April.
Police call for firearm owners to renew licenses Lizzy Bapela The police in Modimolle are calling on firearm owners to come forward to renew their firearm licenses at their local police station. Police spokesperson Warrant Officer James Findlay said that Section 24 of the Firearms Control Act 60 of 2000 provides that the license holder renew the license within 90 days before expiry. Licenses issued in terms of this chapter should be renewed to apply for the registration of renewal. “Late applications for renewal may, however, be considered if the application has reasons for
being late. These reasons must be provided on the application form. In the case where a person wants to renew or apply for a licence, but the validity of the licence has already expired, the person must be informed that he or she is no longer in lawful possession of the firearm. That firearm must be surrendered to the nearest police station,” said Warrant Officer Findlay. The officer further emphasized that when a firearm is voluntarily surrendered, irrespective of whether the licence has expired the owner will not be prosecuted. Anyone with questions on the matter is encouraged to contact the office at 014 718 1031 or 014 718 1032.
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police killing crimes and violence, together with the protests that are taking place in the province, where Limpopo MEC for the Department members of the police are affected. of Transport, Safety, Security and She added that the Waterberg Liaison, Mapula MokabaDistrict gradually becomes the hub Phukwana held her Departmental of violent protest actions and Human Rights day celebration in crimes and this poses a serious Thabazimbi. The event was held at concern. the Regorogile Community Hall “We therefore called upon all on Tuesday, 15 March. different Sectors to come and give Departmental spokesperson their input on how we can all Kagiso Mootane said that the main tackle these challenges of the objective of the event is to killing of SAPS members and mobilize the community against violent protests and crimes. The racism and police killing, focusing members of the South African on the Waterberg District. The Police Service have shown that Department mobilized and called they can rise to the occasion of out to community members to protecting the community and come out in their numbers to therefore an attack on the police witness the celebration. should be viewed as an attack to Mootane said that the the society and the state,” said Department is focusing on the Mootane. Lizzy Bapela
The police are still looking for the suspects who held the store employees at gunpoint while they robbed the store. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Lizzy Bapela The police in Bela-Bela are still searching for suspects in a case of business robbery which took place at Edgars Active on Wednesday, 9 March at 09:30. Lieutenant-Colonel Abel Phetla of the Bela-Bela Detectives’ Unit said that three armed suspects invaded the store on the day in question and held the staff hostage briefly before fleeing with stolen items. The workers told the police that
the suspects entered the store as they were going about their business. One of them threatened a security guard with a firearm and forced the other staff members to make their way to the kitchen. While they were there, the other men helped themselves to items in the store. The attackers demanded that the staff hand over the safe keys, but the staff were not in possession of the keys as the person who had them was not in the store at that time. The attackers got away with R600
in cash, several cellphones, and some clothing, the value of which the staff could not immediately disclose. The staff said that they could not see the criminals’ getaway vehicle, as they were still in the kitchen when their attackers fled. The police said that they suspected that the criminals were part of the syndicate which has been robbing retail stores in town in the recent past. The Edgars Active robbers appeared to use the same methods as the syndicate.
The BEAT wishes to clarify that the documents referred to in our article of 11 March (Council Members refuse to attend ‘illegal’ meeting, Page 1) relating to the lawsuit brought against Mayor Nhlapo by Morris Maluleka, the Bela-Bela Municipal Manager, were not received from Moloto Attorneys in Bela-Bela. The documents were received from an anonymous source and signed by B Dlova from B Dlova Moloto Attorneys in Pretoria, and are not connected with the local firm Moloto Attorneys in any way. We regret any confusion this may have caused.
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Mookgophong burns in violent service delivery protest
Protesters blocked roads amid violent protests in Mookgophong, during which at least one person was killed and another wounded.
Bernice Mills Mookgophong residents launched a protest march to the municipal offices on Wednesday 9 March, to deliver a memorandum of complaints to Monyamane. She was apparently in Venda and could not receive the document in person. The protesters proceeded from there to the police station in town. All exits from the township to the industrial area were blocked with burning tires, rocks, and large branches. The group of approximately 3 000 protesters moved in the direction of the police station, overturning dustbins and strewing trash en route.
Name boards in Nelson Mandela Rd were vandalised and Mama Afrika, a restaurant in that street, was also damaged. The protestors targeted the Mayor’s house on their way back to Sector 1, hurling rocks at the residence. Manyamane’s supporters and the protestors were involved in a scuffle and the rear window of Monyamane’s Toyota Fortuner was damaged in the process. The police’s Public Order Policing Unit from Modimolle dispersed the crowd with rubber bullets, but were forced to intervene again on Wednesday night when residents threatened to rage out of control. The protesters were more peaceful on Thursday, 10 March, and employees could return to work, but the police once again had to disperse a crowd in the evening.
Colonel Jan Koekemoer, the station commander of the Mookgophong Police, says that additional rubber bullets had to be requisitioned and two Nyalas were deployed on Friday, 11 March. The protesters attacked the police with rocks and petrol bombs. Monyamane was escorted the bridge over the N1 highway, which was being used as a barrier, on Friday, 11 March, to receive the memorandum. “The memorandum was not handed over, as there was no memorandum,” she told The BEAT’s sister paper The Post. When The Post visited the Mayor at her home on Sunday, 13 March, no violence was in evidence, although her home was being guarded 24/7 by members of both the local police and Triotic, a security company. On Monday, Monyamane told The Post that
she would not resign. Violence erupted again on Monday afternoon. Ben Matlou, a resident of the town, was fatally wounded during the protests in the afternoon of Monday, 14 March. He was in his thirties and according to family members, had not been involved in the protests. He was on his way home when he landed in the crossfire. Philemon Charlie (16), one of the protesters, was hit in the head and was taken to the Voortrekker Hospital at Mokopane for treatment. It is alleged that a Triotic guard detail opened fire on a group of protesters who were allegedly charging the Mayor’s home, but it is still unclear who shot these men. Smoke still cast a pall over Sector 1 on Monday, 14 March, and shots could be heard from the direction of the town.
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High drama at Mabatlane community meeting
Mayor Lekalakala arrives in Mabatlane, with members of the SAPS keeping a watchful eye. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Mayor Lekalakala left the venue under police guard. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane Modimolle Mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala was hurried to her vehicle by police during a community meeting at Mabatlane, on Friday, 11 March. Shortly before the meeting, a vehicle transporting leaders of the Mabatlane Concerned Community Committee (MCCC) was reportedly involved in a minor road accident while on their way to the community hall. Residents of Mabatlane were told that their leaders escaped with no visible injuries when the car that they were travelling in was involved in a collision. Judging from the tensions at the community meeting, Mabatlane was clearly poised on a knife edge.
Members of the community attended the meeting to raise their concerns. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Community leader Simon Motsomane addressing members of the community. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
Andries Marumo Moima of the MCCC speaks during the meeting. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
The peaceful gathering turned sour after two members of the community were involved in a standoff. While members of the various political parties came together in the battle for service delivery, one ANC member took the opportunity to allege that some branches were “stolen” during the recent Branch General Meetings. An altercation ensued when another member from the floor challenged the speaker for mentioning party politics at a service delivery related meeting, but members of the community intervened. The mayor was then rushed out of the community hall by police officials who kept a watchful eye and subsequently got her into her vehicle and left the venue. There was a heavy police presence outside
the community hall during the meeting. The community of Mabatlane was supposed to hand over a petition to Mayor Meisie Lekalakala, voicing out their service delivery concerns. Before the confrontation, members of the community tabled their concerns in the presence of the mayor. Among the grievances raised by local residents, the land issue was at the top of their list of demands. Reuben Lehutso of Mabatlane pointed out that the population has increased, and pleaded with the municipality to purchase a portion of land that has been identified for local residents. To support the demand, Andries Marumo Moima of the MCCC indicated that the community has already identified
and occupied a portion of land in the area and pleaded with the municipality to purchase it. On behalf of the community, Moima said that they request basic services such as water to be supplied to residents at that settlement. Members of the community remained at the community hall and signed the petition which, according to residents’ leader Simon Motsomane, will be handed over to the office of the Modimolle Mayor. Modimolle Local Municipality spokesperson Patrick Shika said on Monday, 14 March, that doors to the office of the mayor will always be open for Mabatlane residents to submit their grievances.
Hospital promises increased caution after needle incident
Borehole drilling project underway in Modimolle The borehole drilling project is currently underway in Modimolle. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
The FH Odendaal Hospital in Modimolle said that precautions will be taken after a misplaced injection needle was discovered by a member of the public. Photo supplied
Justin Steyn
Mzamane Ringane In what promises to be a solution to the water challenges experienced by Modimolle residents, the drilling of boreholes in the area is currently underway. The BEAT spoke to Modimolle Local Municipality spokesperson Patrick Shika on Monday, 14 March regarding the project. Shika said there was progress at the site, and promised that a detailed progress report will be issued in due time. Modimolle Mayor Kgaretja Lekalakala told members of the press during a media briefing in February, that the municipality will be equipping four boreholes with the assistance of Magalies Water. At that time Mayor Lekalakala said that as a short-term solution the municipality has engaged with the Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation to assist in drilling and equipping more boreholes in the affected areas. According to the information issued during the media briefing the municipality
was experiencing a shortage of 3 million litres per day. Limpopo Premier Stanley Mathabatha visited Modimolle on Wednesday, 24 February after local residents took to the streets demanding access to clean water. The Premier arrived in Modimolle after residents initiated a media frenzy protest, drawing a large number of police officials from across the province descending on the small town to intervene. The Limpopo first citizen said that the water challenges experienced by Modimolle residents can be fixed within four weeks (with effect from 24 February). He said that a team of experts, including Lepelle Northern Water, Magalies Water and the National Department of Water Affairs and Sanitation, had made an analysis of the situation and discovered that the situation can be resolved. A task team of ten members has been established and according to Premier Mathabatha, the situation must be improved when he returns to Modimolle after the set deadline.
The FH Odendaal Hospital in Modimolle said that it acknowledges that an empty needle was found at the Hospital’s bathroom on Tuesday, 19 January. Bela-Bela resident, Evert Rossouw said that he visited the hospital for a check-up on his two-year-old daughter on that day. Rossouw said that he visited one of the hospital’s restrooms, which is where he discovered a used injection needle on one of the windowsills. He said that this upset him because the needle was within reach of children and could have been used by a patient who has a highly infectious disease. Rossouw said that he reported the matter to one of the nurses who allegedly told him that “she did not use it, so what must she do?” He said that this was reported to one of the matrons on duty and the matter was dealt with. Rossouw said that he feels that such negligence could pose a threat to the health of patients and visitors. He also claimed that blood had been found where
the needle was placed. The hospital’s quality assurance coordinator, Mmathaha Molebatsi, replied to previous questions regarding the situation at the hospital, saying that an investigation would be carried out and that feedback would be provided within 25 working days. In an updated response Molebatsi said that the matter had been dealt with. “We investigated the matter and found that indeed there was an empty needle on the windowsill but the matron was called to the scene and dealt with it immediately in the presence of the complainant,” she said. Molebatsi said that Rossouw was contacted by the hospital, and that Rossow had said that he just wanted to make the hospital aware of the situation for the safety of the patients. Molebatsi said the hospital has noted the concern and has reprimanded staff, particularly in the nursing and cleaning divisions, and ordered them to make frequent rounds for the safety of patients. She added that no further investigations would take place and that “the case was closed”.
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The BEAT bids farewell Bernice Mills
Joseph Resenga Ditsela, our Head of Distribution and the company driver, passed away on Wednesday, 9 March after a short illness.
This week, The BEAT has had to bid farewell to one of our stalwart companions. Joseph Resenga Ditsela, our Head of Distribution and the company driver, passed away on Wednesday, 9 March after a short illness. Joseph has been a member of the team here at The BEAT, and at our sister newspaper The Post, since 2009. In that time he has become indispensable in so many areas that it is hard to list them all. He was always friendly, always ready with a smile or a joke to brighten everyone’s day. He was always courteous and kind, and always ready to lend a helping hand and go the extra mile to make sure that the paper, and his colleagues, did as well as possible. When it became known in the office that I was going to be writing this editorial, I was approached by no less than three members of staff with the words “don’t forget about the coffee!” Joseph, on the occasions when he graced us with his gift, made the most delicious coffee. Any day was immeasurably improved by seeing Joseph in the kitchen. Joseph was also deeply involved in the company’s charity efforts, often making long drives to deliver donations where they
were needed. He was always looking for an opportunity to help someone, whether a friend, family member, work colleague, or stranger, and he was one of the few people who can honestly say that he left the world better
than he found it. We at The BEAT will miss Joseph for all the small ways in which he made the world a better, kinder place. Joseph will be laid to rest on Saturday, 19 March.
“The Lord bless you and keep you The Lord make His face shine upon you And be gracious to you The Lord lift up His countenance upon you And give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26
Go Forward Ministries ready for Easter Services TK Mashaba Like many churches, Go Forward Ministry will be hosting church meetings at Pastor Tsholo Modise Church next to Sedibeng Bar Lounge. According to Modise, the church plans to host a three-day service which will kick off on Friday, 25 March, and end on Sunday, 27 March. “We will start by showing a film about the resurrection of Jesus Christ,” he said. “All the services will be free to enter and
all churchgoing people are welcome to join.” On Easter Friday, the church is planning to host two services. The first will be held at noon, while the second will start at 18:00. On Saturday, the services will start at 10:00, 15:00, and 18:00. On Sunday, the services will start at 10:00 and 15:00. Modise said that Easter Services have always been special to them. They regularly receive guest pastors from outside the church to share their sermons with fellow church members.
Still no official decision over public library Justin Steyn The head of the Bela-Bela municipality’s Department of Social Community Services, TJ Mothapo, said that negotiations still need to take place in order to reinstate the town’s library for public lending. Mothapo explained that there are a number of factors that have to be considered by the municipal council and the Department of Sports, Arts, and Culture before the library can be opened to the public. According to Mothapo the library falls under the department’s jurisdiction and a service level agreement has to be signed by the department and the municipality. “Factors such as financial responsibilities and hiring adequate staff for the library has to be considered. There are many obligations that have to be agreed upon before the library
can lend out books and functions properly. This must be signed in the service level agreement by the department and the municipality,” Mothapo said that another factor to be considered is the issue of staff. He explained that the municipality uses their own employees, but that they are not equipped for lending. “This is one of the most important issues we face. We need to negotiate this with the department so that the right people are appointed,” He said that he knows the importance of the library being reinstated for lending but the negotiations need to be put in place. “I am hopeful that 2016 will see the library in its fully functional state. Education is important for the public especially children who can take books home to learn,” he said.
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A heavy downpour in Mabatlane made it difficult for pedestrians, including school children, to walk to their various destinations on Friday, 11 March. Photo: Mzamane Ringane
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charges, payable on the day of the sale to be calculated as follows: 6% (six percent) on the proceeds of the sale up to a price of R30 000,00 (thirty thousand rand) and thereafter 3,5% (three comma five per cent) up to a maximum fee of R10 777.00 (ten thousand seven hundred and seventy seven rand) plus VAT minimum charge R542.00 (five hundred and fourty two rand) plus VAT. Dated at Pretoria this 8th day of February 2016. DELPORT VAN DEN BERG INC. Attorneys for Plaintiff Summit Place Office Park, Building 2 221 Garsfontein Road Menlyn, Pretoria (GPS coordinates: 25º47’1260"S;28º16’17.66"E) Tel: (012) 361 5001, Fax: (012) 361 6311 REF: EDDIE DU TOIT/BH/ AHL1329 MODIMOLLE LAND USE SCHEME, 2004 Notice is hereby given to all whom it may concern that in terms of clause 23 of the abovementioned Scheme, I full name CHAUKE WELHEMINAH CECILIA intends applying to the Modimolle Local Municipality for Consent to: TUCKSHOP on (property and suburb) 9110 Ext 10 also known as (street name and number) situated in an Residential 1 zone.
(Example: Residential 1, Business 4 etc.) Any objection, with the grounds therefore, shall be lodged with or made in writing to: The Divisional Manager: Town Planning, Ground Floor, Modimolle Municipal Building, Private Bag x1008, Modimolle, 0510, within 28 days of the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper, viz Full particulars and plans (if any) may be inspected during normal office hours (08:00 – 13:00 and 13:45 – 15:00) at the abovementioned office, for a period of 28 days after the publication of the advertisement in the Local Newspaper. Closing date for any objections: 09 May 2016. Applicant Street and Postal address: P.O. Box 811 Modimolle 0510. (18&24/3/16.)
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Hleketani Primary School’s sports and entertainment day Learners from Hleketani and Abiot Kolobe primary schools gathered together for a friendly competition in Bela-Bela. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Both schools’ netball teams gave good performances. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The learners from Abiot Kolobe also gave it their best in supporting their fellows. Photo: Lizzy Bapela The learners took to Sunfa Stadium to compete in soccer games. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The leaners also competed against each other in academic activities. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Hleketani school learners rallied their support towards their fellow learners during the competitions. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
Traditional dance learners from opponents showed Hleketani how to do a Sepedi dance. Photo: Lizzy Bapela
The dancers from Hleketani also shared their skills with their opponents. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela Hleketani Primary School organised a sports and entertainment event for their learners, where they had the opportunity to compete with their counterparts from another school. The event was held on
Saturday, 12 March at the school, and learners and management from the Abiot Kolobe Primary School from Mokopane attended. Learners from both schools engaged in friendly competition, where they rendered activities such as debate, storytelling, reading in Sepedi, Xitsonga and English, as well as
sports activities including netball and soccer. The learners judged and corrected each other during the competitions, helping each other with tips on how to perform better in actual competitions. The teachers, SGB and parents came out in numbers to support the children. In her address, Hleketani’s school principal
Julia Mogashoa encouraged the learners from both schools to practice and sustain a healthy partnership, where the schools can visit each other at any time and receive warm hospitality. She told them that this type of engagement also builds learners morale as they get to interact with each other and share ideas and experiences.
Diesel n Dust draws twice in a row Boys 2 Men team before the game against Diesel n Dust. Photo: TK Mashaba Dan Mothapo tackles a Boys 2 Men player during the game that ended in 0all draw. TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Diesel n Dust failed to see the back of the net in two of their most recent games against Troublemakers and Boys 2 Men.
Fora Mokoena of Diesel n Dust in action. Photo: TK Mashaba On Sunday, 13 March, Diesel n Dust played to their outmost and were most often in possession of the ball, but Boys 2 Men refused to be intimidated and fought back hard. Dan Mothapo fought with all he had and he gave Boys 2 Men a hard time. He was
given a yellow card after a hard tackle against a Boys 2 Men player. Credit could be given to Fora Mokoena of Diesel n Dust, the experienced player managed to win the ball on his team’s side of the field. He passed the ball to strikers who were unable to score goals.
Boys 2 Men was fighting to top Diesel n Dust in the log, but the teams shared a single point and remain equal. The two teams have both played 15 games. Boys to men has 25 points and remains on 5th place while Diesel n Dust remains on position 4 with 25 points.
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Terrors’ hard fought home loss TK Mashaba Terrors had their fair chance of grabbing three points at their home ground on Sunday, 13 March when they hosted Nkowa-Nkowa Barcelona FC at Sunfa stadium. Despite doing their best to win this game, Terrors lost 1-0 to NkowaNkowa Barcelona.
Terrors was so determined to win this match that even the owner of the team Speke Manamela played with the team for 90 minutes. However, even he failed to break through Barcelona‘s hard defence. Credit could be given to some of the players of Terrors to name few, Sam Modise who was in the middle making sure that the striking force gets the ball. Balko Mokhara was playing defence for
Speke Manamela defends his team during the game against Barcelona. Photo: TK Mashaba
Wilson Letoaba shines during SAB League encounter
NTK Happy Boys FC striker Wilson Letoaba. Photo: Mzamane Ringane Mzamane Ringane NTK Happy Boys captain Wilson Letoaba made a positive impact when he was introduced into the game, after an early substitution when his team was hosting KK United on Sunday, 13 March. KK United, who looked promising on the day succumbed 6-2 to Happy Boys at the end of the 90 minutes. Happy Boys was on fire during their home game, with Letoaba scoring a total of four goals in the encounter. The other goals were scored by Thabang Ramela and Sarel Marakalla for Happy Boys, while Rudolph Karomo and Martin Kangungu scored for KK United. Letoaba told The BEAT that when he went into the game as a substitute, his main aim was to score goals and make sure that his team punished their opponent. The Happy Boys striker said he told his team mates that they should go all out and collect as many goals as possible during the
match. “I came straight from the gym and sat on the bench. After realising that our opponent was a bit tougher than we expected, it was agreed upon that I should come into the game. Shortly after that we were awarded a penalty and I converted it beautifully. The goal encouraged me to go for more. I told my team mates that we should target at least six to seven goals. Whenever I play for 90 minutes and fail to score, I feel like I did not play at all,” Letoaba said with a chuckle. The Happy Boys striker said his team will be aiming for maximum points when they play their next game. He said that team morale is high and they want to end their race at the top of the standings. NTK Happy Boys will welcome Diesel N Dust FC on Saturday, 19 March, at the Happy Boys ground. KK United will host Happy Hearts of BelaBela on Saturday, 19 March and travel to Bela-Bela on Sunday, 20 March for their league encounter with Diesel N Dust FC.
Terrors. He gave his all to the team making sure that the Barcelona players don’t walk freely towards his keeper. After a free pass, Clayton Baloyi of Barcelona wasted no time, but shot the ball straight to the back of the net. In the second half Barcelona tried its best to score more goals, but Terrors goal keeper Peter Swarts saved every ball. Simon Ytjukutja Thobane got to play in
the second half of the game, but it was too late to score against the determined Barcelona defence. With only 11 games to go for their second season league fixture, Terrors has to work hard to remain in the ABC Motsepe next season. On Friday, 18 March they are playing an away match against Polokwane United at Peter Mokaba stadium.