The Beat 29 November 2013

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29 November 2013

Another suicide in the Waterberg

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Police recover stolen goods

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Major breakthrough by the Bela-Bela police

Police detectives’ tracing team made a major breakthrough recently by confiscating all items that were stolen at Mabalingwe Game Lodge. Photos: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela The Bela Bela police’s tracing team of detectives has done it again by going beyond the call of duty to trace and arrest a syndicate of housebreaking suspects. The major breakthrough took place in Brits, North-West Province on Monday, 25 November.

The suspects have been terrorizing Mabalingwe Game Lodge, breaking in and stealing any valuables they could get their hands on. Among the stolen goods were laptops and notebooks, cell phones, jewellery, music systems, digital cameras, a plasma TV, chargers, memory cars and disks, binoculars, bags, clothes and shoes.

The police had to drive in four vehicles to fetch the stolen items and the suspects, accompanied by two security guards from the lodge. The hard working team consisted of Captains Bakkies du Preez, Dolph

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The suspects, six Zimbabwean nationals, were arrested at their homes at 10 Morgan informal settlement in Brits and were also found in possession of the stolen properties estimated to the value of R300 000.

The detectives’ commander Lieutenant-Colonel Phetla said that about 68 cases of housebreaking and theft were opened from the lodge recently and the police have been on the lookout for the suspects. He added that they are sure that the arrested suspects were the ones involved in the cases, as all the confiscated items match the cases.

The suspects were expected to appear before the Bela-Bela Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday, 27 November on charges of housebreaking and theft.

Taxi business not doing well in Vaalwater Lizzy Bapela Taxi drivers and owners in Vaalwater are complaining about how bad their business is, saying that they are currently struggling to make ends meet. Most of the people in Vaalwater seem to prefer hiking over travelling by taxis.

The commuters complain about having to wait for a long time for taxis to fill up and they end up being late for work or other appointments. Some also said that they prefer hiking because the fee is a bit less than the taxis’.

One of the drivers, Moses Mabunda, said he does not understand why the

Photographed are some of the taxi industry role players who complained about their business not doing well. Photo: Phinius Sebatjane local people can’t support their business. He said that some people end up being robbed and killed because of taking lifts at hiking spots but people continue using them.

Mabunda said that their taxis are safe and in good conditions and their drivers drive in a respectable manner.

The lifts may be cheap and fast but they are also dangerous. The taxi industry role players in Vaalwater agreed that they need to come up with

solutions in this regard because it does not help waiting the whole day at the hiking spot, expecting people to get in the taxis. They reckon that threatening the commuters about hiking also does not help because arguments erupt and that does not build a good image for them within their community.

They said that the situation needs for them and the community to manage or control, adding that the community’s support in this regard is really needed.

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Rising suicides in Waterberg

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EFFs believe Juju is innocent

EFF members from Bela-Bela joined their counterparts during their leader Julius Malema’s recent court appearance. Photo: Lizzy Bapela The scene of the latest suicide drew a large crowd. Photo supplied

Police surveyed the scene. Photo supplied

Justin Steyn Another alleged suicide tragedy has hit the Waterberg.

On Wednesday 20 November Modimolle resident, Petrus Maluleke, was walking down a foot path down Meiniger Street into an open veld when he came across the body of a man who had allegedly hanged himself on a tree. Maluleka explained that he walks down this path on a daily basis and the man had not appeared the day before. “I walk down this road every day and the body was not here yesterday so this has happened very recently,” he said.

Modimolle police arrived at the scene to assess the area and the body of the unknown man was removed. The Beat has reported on five suicides this month and enquired if suicides are popular during and before the holiday season.

A clinical psychologist in Modimolle, Dr. Henry Haynes, said that the Holiday season has the lowest suicide rate of any time of the year and not the highest.

“According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the holiday season actually is the time of the year when there are the least amount of suicides with the lowest point being December 1st and the lowest rate of the year by being in December,” he said.

Haynes explained that the highest suicide rates actually appear during springtime and that the notion of a high suicide rate during the holidays is a myth.

“The exact origins aren’t known, but it was the media that made this myth popular and continue to spread it today. In the late 1990’s, despite all evidence to the contrary, nearly 60% of all news reports mentioning suicide and the holiday season perpetuated the myth that suicides were at their highest during this time of the year,” he explained.

Haynes said that only 17% of those holiday suicide

news reports debunked the myth with the remaining 23% not mentioning a correction.

He further explained that many people, health professionals and lay men alike, believe that depression, anxiety and suicide rates rise during the holidays.

“The media often links suicides during this time of the year to the ‘holiday blues’.

However, various studies have shown no relationship between depression and suicide and the holiday season.

“Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression that is closely related to winter, and therefore, seems to increase in frequency around the holidays,” he said.

Haynes said that an in-depth analysis of all completed suicides in Olmsted Country, Minnesota over a 35 -year period found no increase in suicides three days before, during, or three days after birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, or the 4th of July. He said that another study found that psychiatric visits actually decreased before Christmas and increase again afterwards. “One possible explanation is that people who are depressed receive more emotional support than normal from friends and family during the holiday season. Suicide has also been linked to other seasonal factors such as retrenchments, unhappy marriages or relationships and an increase in alcohol and drug intake,” he explained.

Haynes said that anti-depressants can only be issued by a pharmacist with a valid prescription and is not an over counter drug.

Lizzy Bapela Members of the EFF in the Waterberg Region believe that their commander in chief Julius “Juju” Malema is innocent and his case will be withdrawn due to that fact. The BEAT spoke to spokesperson Jerry Hine, who emphasized that the support that the members are showing is amazing and prove enough that Malema is a great leader and not a criminal as accused.

The interview follows Malema’s appearance before the Polokwane High Court on Monday 18 November.

Malema’s court appearance is a sequel to corruption charges levelled against him. Hine said that the charges against Malema are politically motivated and have no sense.

He added that Malema has never worked as a public servant or served in any tender board in his life so he could not have stolen any money.

Hine said that the members will continue supporting their leader, as they believe in his innocence.

Members of his party from across the country flocked to the court dressed in their red attire to show support for their leader. Hine confirmed that members from all the local municipalities in the Waterberg Region also came out in their numbers to attend the court proceedings.

These municipalities include BelaBela, Thabazimbi, Lephalale, Modimolle, Mookgophong and Mogalakwena. The members met at

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their central place Mogalakwena and proceeded to Polokwane together.

The members first attended a night vigil that was scheduled for Sunday, 17 November, at Cosmo Leisure ahead of Malema’s court appearance.

The party’s national spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi said that Malema maintained his innocence and appeared before the judge with a clear conscience, for “we have not stolen from the poor and shall never do so”.

The Limpopo police ensured tight security during Malema’s court appearance. Members of the SAPS monitored and patrolled the area in and around the court, the city centre and identified areas in Seshego with the aim to ensure peace and stability.

Limpopo police spokesperson Brigadier Hangwani Mulaudzi said before the proceedings that no lawlessness would be tolerated and those who break the law would be arrested immediately.

Security was also tight at the night vigil and the motorcade and a march into the city centre on the morning of Malema’s court appearance. No dangerous weapons, such as firearms, knives, pangas or knobkerries were allowed into the court premises and surrounding areas. Members of the public were requested to cooperate with members of the SAPS, traffic officials and security guards deployed to perform duties to ensure a peaceful environment at the venues.

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Sina we 72 reality sho w pre vie w photos Sinaw show previe view TK Mashaba The community of Bela Bela is coming together this week to support a four-

man team which is renovate Salamina Sephuma’s house for the Sephuma 72 television show.

The competition is being sponsored by

Build it, who has been hands-on pushing the team to work hard and complete the task in the allotted time.

ETV has been filming day and night for

the duration of the competition, and the show will be broadcast in March 2014.

More information will be forthcoming in next week’s The BEAT.

Renovations still in progress...

Correction to ‘Mirror, Mirror on the wall’ article of 22 November 2013 – The contact number for the competition is 082 069 6186 (Patricia Morele)

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Photo of the week It’s not your fault The equation of abuse is a simple one.

You take an abuser and you add a victim, and you get an abuse situation. The gender and relative ages, despite the concept of ‘violence against women and children’ that has come to be popular in literature on the subject, does not really matter.

While it is true that men are more likely to be abusers, and women or children the victims, the reverse has been known to happen as well.

Whether you are male or female, and no matter your age, if you are in an abusive situation there is an important thing you need to remember: It is not your fault.

Your abuser may try to convince you that they are only trying to help you, that they need to make you better, or that you deserve what they are doing to you.

They are not trying to help you.

They are not trying to make you better.

And you do not deserve what they are doing to you.

There are many different kinds of abuse. Verbal abuse can be as subtle as snide comments about your weight or hair or clothes, or as blatant as screamed insults.

Physical abuse can be as subtle as a hand where you don’t want it or as obvious and painful as broken bones. Financial abuse may involve making you completely dependent on them for everything you have, or alternatively making you the sole breadwinner and taking your money.

The important thing to remember about abuse is that it is almost always an escalation. Snide comments become insults become blows. If you look at your relationship partner and you are afraid of them, you are in an abusive relationship, and it doesn’t matter if they never laid a finger on you.

So what do you do when you start to think you may be in an abusive relationship? You walk away.

I know it’s hard. Believe me, I know exactly how hard it can be. And it’s not going to get any easier if you wait.

It may be the hardest thing you ever do. It may also be the bravest.

Because to take a look at your life and then walk away from what may have been a relationship spanning years…that’s hard, and don’t let anybody tell you different.

If you are afraid that they will come after you, there are options.

Women’s shelters, even the police.

Next week we will have information on where you can go for help to escape an abusive relationship.

For now, it’s important that you remember three things: It is not your fault.

You can get out.

And you are not alone.

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Abuse is unbiblical and unethical Bishop Silas Tlou A man seen with a bed on his head in the street.

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One of the major drivers of abuse is religions and its stereotypes, religion can brain wash you, or make you menace to society.

That’s why they are many religions in the world and many gods and goddess, There is but ONE TRUE GOD, the creator of heaven and earth, religions is broad, we have today African religion (which includes Sangoma, ancestral worship), and Asian religions, Arabic religions, but religion is nothing else but a philosophy or way of living. But true faith is based on love, because God is love. And in love there is not abuse, there are basic truth the Bible explains about love.

Some churches forbid women to speak in church quoting “1Co 14:34 KJV Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law.” Paul talks about the LAW…but Let me Quote also “Act 2:17 KJV and it shall come to pass in the last days, said God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams: If you are a believer and you still abuse children or rape woman, you have rejected faith and you are worse than an infidel. True faith never rape, true believers never neglect their children, true believers protects their loved one, love them according to 1 Corinthian 13.

You can’t pray and abuse at the same time. To a righteous man the nation find peace and refuge. If she says no …then understand its no. If you hurt your own children, then you hurt yourself.

Move away from religion to true faith. Woman and children are precious and important, if you rape a woman, you shall have raped somebodies mother, if you abuse children, remember you were once a child and you needed protection. There is no enough reason to abuse, man that abuse woman. are nothing else but cowards who attack the weak and the vulnerable who at time cannot defend themselves, but God will defend them even against you, you touch the weak and vulnerable you touch God. Let no one live in fear of you, you are not an animal. Report the abuse to the policy, or at least talk to me at silastlou@live.com(.)

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Training camp for two Waterberg rookies

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The Cape Town-Limpopo race

Athletes of the 2013 crazy challenge race from Cape Town to Limpopo visited Bela-Bela Municipality when passing through the area on their way back from their starting point. Photo: Lizzy Bapela Lizzy Bapela

Thabo Molekoa and Phuti Mashiane arrived on Gauteng in Monday for a week-long camp. Photo: TK Mashaba this opportunity.

TK Mashaba “He has always loved playing soccer This week was a special time for the two and now it shows that someone has Waterberg Region youths who were seen his potential,” he said. selected to attend final selections at the Mashiane and Molekoa were very eager School of Excellence in Elandsfontein. when they left Bela Bela on Monday, and Thabo Molekoa and Phuti Mashiane Moloekoa’s coach Sam Modise said that arrived in Gauteng on Monday and were he has faith in the boy and believes that due to stay there for a week-long camp, he will do Bela Bela proud at the School during which they would be doing physiof Exellence. cal fitness tests among others.

“I am so happy for this opportunity and I Mashiane’s father Charles said that he told him to redouble his efforts and do is happy that his son was selected for what he does best,” said Modise.

Another crown to her collection Phinius Sebatsane A 16 year old girl from Vaalwater was crowned 1st princess of Lephalale Mall in Laphalale on the Saturday the 23rd.

Boitumelo Makhubela is currently Miss Modimolle and she is now the 1st princess of Lepahalale Mall.

She started her modelling career when she was 14 in Vaalwater and won prizes, which prompted friends and family to

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Athletes in the 2013 race from Cape Town to Limpopo have finally arrived in their hometown, Tzaneen after the long race. The athletes passed through Bela-Bela on their way back home on Monday, 25 November. Each athlete had to run the 1 850 km race for 32 days in the crazy challenge.

The star athlete in the challenge, 27year-old Sam Nstan’wisi, embarks on the race annually, concerned about the increasing rate of violence and abuse facing many of the rural and township youths in the country, Limpopo Province in particular.

Nstan’wisi says that he refuses to remain idle. He said that the most difficult challenge he has had to face was getting his fellow runners to understand that getting injured, sometimes not finishing your daily run for whatever reason, getting blisters and runny stomachs are part of the crazy challenge.

“Having to run, managing the team, assisting on a larger scale to fundraise and waking up at 01h00 are also challenging. It has been so challenging to keep up this routine but it helps because we avoid running in the heat,” he said.

Nstan’wisi said that some of the team members, including Ben Ndlovu, who hails from Nkowa-Nkowa and Makgobe Masufi from Lebowakgomo were attracted by the fight against the abuse of women and children and therefore felt encouraged to also participate.

One of the team’s mentors, Mica Sithole, said that the crazy challenge aims to inspire vulnerable youth, one kilometer at a time. He added that it

also aims to promote national awareness for South Africa’s 16 Days of Activism against Woman and Child Abuse.

Funds raised in the race directly support two non-profit organizations (NPO’s) that are making positive change in the lives of vulnerable children and the youth of Limpopo.

The NPO’s, Bjatladi Youth Development and Vantshwa va Xivono (Youth with vision) serve more than 10 000 children and youth through sports, arts, culture, education and mentoring projects.

In terms of fundraising, people are encouraged to show their support by sending SMS’s. Interested donors can SMS the word “Crazy” to 34593, which costs only R2; or they can SMS “Crazy” to 39026 at R15 per SMS. Anyone who would like to make a direct donation towards the Crazy Challenge can deposit their donations to the organisation Vantshwa Va Xivono’s audited Absa Bank account number 9235373665, Branch code 632005.

The team thanked all the people who contributed into the Crazy Challenge and already have plans in place for next year’s projects.

“We appreciate your support so much! Also keep your messages of support going strong on our Facebook page “Crazy Challenge 2013”. It is this that keeps us going!” said Ntsan’wisi.

The 2013 race was ran under the theme; “Stand Your Ground against Violence and Abuse! Bring Real Opportunity to the Lives of Africa’s Rural and Ghetto Youth! Support the Crazy Challenge!”

Boitumelo Makhubela. Photo supplied encourage her to enter in other competitions. Her dream is to be Miss South Africa one day and she is now building towards that dream.

One of her friends, Lucas Monareng who entered her into the Miss Lephahale Mall Competition said she is a very capable girl and will go very far with her modelling career.

The 1st princess of Lephalale Mall is now looking for other competitions around South Africa to apply for as she believes she has built a great profile for herself.

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Waterberg District executive Mayor Tlotlanang Mogotlane addressed delegates at the breakfast meeting that was held at the Forever Resorts recently. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

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Student learn leadership Thusanang disability dialogue

Thusang Special School learners participated in a disability dialogue held at their school recently. Photo supplied Lizzy Bapela

Precious Thlabela (in the orange coat) with members of Babelegi Ba Batsofe.

TK Mashaba TK Mashaba Bela Bela High School and the community at large are fortunate to have a student like Precious Thlabela, who was selected last year as an International Leadership Academy Ambassador.

The ILA is an academy which develops young leaders from grade 9 to 12.

This week on Thursday, 21 November, Precious and her fellow volunteers visited the Babalegi Ba Batsofe old age centre in Bela Bela to spend the day helping the elderly with such tasks as laundry and food preparation.

“What we do helps us develop compassion, teamwork and leadership skills,” said Precious.

“I became ILA Ambassador in 2012 and started attending the classes in June last year, and for my first year I did projects with kids,” she said. “I was selected by the school and so far they have been supportive in all my projects.”

Precious says that helping has always been in her heart, and that she has always loved helping people, listening to them, and that helping people has made her a better person.

Mandoza speaks about family, music and crime

As South Africa celebrates National Disability Rights Awareness Month annually between 3 November and 3 December, learners from Thusanang Special School also benefited in the celebrations.

The learners took part in a disability dialogue hosted for them at their school on Thursday, 21 November.

December 3 is marked as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and is also celebrated as National Disability Rights Awareness Day. The Government Communications and Information System (GCIS) in Waterberg had in partnership with the Department of Social Development, Eskom and Faith Based Organisations (FBOs) held a dialogue with the learners to address social issues that affect them.

The GCIS shared information with the learners, saying that South Africa protects the rights of people with disabilities and that the doors of education have opened to learners with disabilities. According to the Department of Basic Education, there

was an increase in the enrolment of 7 to 15 year-old children with disabilities who attended an educational institution from 73% in 2002 to 94% in 2010. Learners were also encouraged to embrace people living with Albinism in the society.

As she outlined the theme of the 2013 Disability Rights Awareness Month, Maria Ramoshaba of the GCIS said that the theme goes together with the theme of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which is “Break barriers, open doors for an inclusive society for all”.

Khutso Maboya from the Department of Social Development encouraged the learners to say no to abuse, usage of alcohol and substances; and also refrain from unprotected sexual activity. The learners responded that they were too young to engage in sexual activities, as they will not be able to take care of children.

One learner shared with others his previous use and abuse of substances, saying that that it was not cool, as they damage one’s health and future. The learner used to smoke petrol and now he has quit. He advised other learners against it. Among other speakers was Pastor Felix Fambi of the FBO in Waterberg. He read a verse from Psalm 139, encouraging the learners to be proud of themselves. He told them that disability is not a barrier to achieving one’s dreams. He emphasized that people with disabilities were fearfully and wonderfully created by God and they are unique in their own special way. Pastor Fambi also encouraged the learners not to allow any person to look down on them.

Meanwhile, a representative from Eskom Frans Makhura addressed the learners about the institution’s safety awareness campaigns. He also shared information on the danger of electricity, as some children like to play with plugs.

Tromar educates pre-schoolers

Kwaito legend Mandoza spent some time with The BEAT. Photo: Justin Steyn

Justin Steyn Mduduzi Tshabalala, aka Mandoza, paid a visit to Bela-Bela.

The Kwaito veteran said he visits the town frequently to break away from the limelight but was kind enough to sit down with The BEAT. “Bela-Bela is my home away from home it is an escape from all the noise and constant attention,” he said.

Mandoza described himself as a family man who puts his wife and kids first and tries not to expose them to too much in the media.

Speaking about his new album Mandoza said he has taken a new approach with his music. The album, entitled Sgantsontso, features the likes of Afrikaans electro group; die Heuwels Fantasties,Hydro and Mandla Spikiri.

“I have always tried to accommodate fans from all walks of live. I have friends that are black, white, Indian and more and I would always like to have something for everyone. Rather

than a typical Kwaito album, Sgantsontso is like a mixed cocktail that has various flavours,” he explained.

Mandoza said that he will be touring the country and abroad in December before taking an extended vacation in the new year.

Addressing more serious issues The BEAT asked his opinion about rising instances of substance abuse by the youth in Bela-Bela.

“Kids should stay away from drugs, period. I also condone non-profit organizations that do their best to keep kids away from drugs by introducing them into things like music and sports but I feel that more can be done by our police force,” he said.

Mandoza suggested that stricter measure should be imposed by the police by means of placing more officers on patrol.

Sgantsontso was released early in October and is available at music retailers nationwide.

Charmaine Mohlake focused really hard while she performed CPR on her dummy. Photo: Justin Steyn Justin Steyn Tromar emergency services paid a surprise visit to Academia Private School in Bela-Bela on Friday, 22 November.

The pre-scholars were given a lesson in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and where all given a chance to partake in a practical demonstration which was orchestrated by Tromar’s medical personnel.

Four child-sized dummies were laid down on the ground and the children were given step by step instructions in order to resuscitate their dummies.

The spokesperson for Tromar,

Siya Makakaba pressed hard during his CPR performance.

Photo: Justin Steyn.

Gerrit Reynders, said that these demonstrations were part of their community outreach program.

“We decided to do these demonstrations in order for the kids to have some form of knowledge when it comes to saving a person’s life,” he said.

Reynders said that these demonstrations are free of charge and more will be conducted within the new year.

“Kiddies Academy is only the first school that we have visited thus far.

Due to the fact that schools are closing soon we felt that it would be best to conduct these demonstrations to as many children as possible,” he said

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Mokopane Stone Breakers Former Orlando Pirates and currently Ama Tuks player Sepeke Manamela is expected to address soccer players and fans during his annual charity cup scheduled to take place in Modimolle during the Christmas week. Soccer teams from across the Waterberg District and surrounds will be participating in the tournament. Photo: Lizzy Bapela

win a 6-goal thriller TK Mashaba Maxoma FC ate dirt this weekend when Mokopane Stone Breakers beat them 61 in their third SAB League fixture match.

The Stone Breakers occupy first place in Stream A with nine points, while Real Madrid FC is in second, having beat Black Rangers 1-0. The two teams have played three games each, winning each but with a goal difference of five, which puts Breakers solidly in the lead.

Juventus and Moloto Morning Stars played to a 0-all draw while Dimakatso Sundowns lost 1-0 to SASE FC. Simple Yellows played 1-all with Mookgophong All Stars while Yster United beat Thaba

FC 3-1.

In Stream A, Bela Bela Pirates are continuing where they left off last season, getting their third win of the league when they beat Home Defenders 3-0. The Pirates are leading the log with nine points.

Bazooka played to a 0-all draw with A1 Terrors while Diesel n Dust beat Mammoet Arsenal, and Modimolle All Stars played 1-all with Elmar Auto while NTK Happy Hearts joined several other teams in playing a 0-all draw with Qualitho FC. Stream C has not played a match since the league started, as SAFA Waterberg said they waited for their schedule to be finalized.

Boys 2 Men FC win the regional Nedbank knock-out

Boys 2 Men FC. Photo: Phinius Sebatsane Men. When The BEAT asked coach A new soccer team from Oupa Rathokolo of Boys to Men Vaalwater under Waterberg Welwhy his players were so emofare Society has surprised many tional after the game, he said his local soccer teams in Waterberg. boys came very far and they have Boys to Men big dreams of FC have playing prodefeated fessional it’s very hard for them Shining Stars football and to remain positive beFC 7:6 on it’s very hard cause they don’t have a Penalties at for them to lot of support from their Lephalale remain posiShongoane tive because families, friends and the Sports Comthey don’t community... plex after their have a lot of win of 9:1 over support from Siwelele FC on the 24th Novemtheir families, friends and the ber. community but they have a very Boys 2 Men FC will be representspecial spirit of soccer and he is ing Waterberg District at provinproud of them. cial level for NedBank knock out.

The team manager, Lucas The Shining Stars gave Boys to Monareng said Boys to Men FC is Men a tough game during the first a Not Just Soccer project at half but they managed to come WWS that aims at changing the back to show the Stars that Boys behaviour of boys through soccer to Men are not to be taken lightly. and so far they are doing very Steve Mabetoa from Boys to Men well with the boys. Boys to Men scored both goals with the assist bought a SAB Castle status from of Isaac Bjalane. These two Young Black Lizards from soccer players have been a big Modimolle and they hope to win trouble for the local soccer teams the league and go to Vodacom of Vaalwater and they are now the League the next season or assist leading scorers of the Boys to their boys to play in Mvela or PSL. Phinius Sebatsane

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