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“Diabetes Has No Shape or Size, sisi!” WORLD DIABETES DAY CELEBRATED IN TEMBISA!

young mother of two, Tebogo Mokgope (27) was shocked to learn that although obesity is associated with diabetes, no one is immune to the disease. Every year, November 12 is observed as World Diabetes Day, and the City of Ekurhuleni took a campaign to Rabasotho Community Hall in Tembisa to spread awareness about this silent killer. “I never cared to check myself, I am young and not obese so I really didn’t think that I was at risk until I learnt today that I am killing myself and my kids with the oily food I cook and sugary drinks I give them,” she said. Mokgope acknowledged that a life style change is long overdue after learning that diabetes is amongst the leading causes of

death. NB: Ekurhuleni encourages its residents to look out for the following warning signs: • Blurred vision; • Fatigue; • Frequent urination; • Increased thirst and hunger; • Nausea; • Skin infection; • Weight loss or gain that has no obvious cause; • Wounds that heal slowly. Communities are also advised to follow the diabetic portion plate to prevent diabetes health related ailments; • Half the plate should consist of fruits and vegetables; • One quarter of the plate should be ones’ choice of protein; • The other quarter should be filled with any starch.

Dietician from Nutrition Data System for Research, Jade Jackson takes Tebogo Mokgope through a session on the kinds of food to eat to prevent diabetes health related ailments as part of the World Diabetes Day campaign held at Rabasotho Hall in Tembisa.

GAUTENG MINI-BUDGET: “We promise more inclusive growth and governance!”

he total budget of the provincial government has increased from R108 billion to R112 billion. The biggest recipients of additional allocations are Health, Education, Infrastructure, Roads and Transport, and e-Gov.ernment departments. This additional expenditure will be financed from the Asset Financing Reserve. Speaking during the tabling of the province’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement and the Adjustment Budget to the Legislature on November 16, MEC Creecy emphasised the important role sub-national governments must now play to drive social and economic transformation of their cities or city regions. “Because the Gauteng Government understands it cannot solve the challenges the province faces alone, we have worked hard to bring in the collective ideas, creativity and active partnerships of all Gautengers in all we do,” MEC Creecy said. Even in these tough times, the Gauteng province remains the primary destination for

foreign direct investment (FDI). According to the FDI Intelligence Report, between January 2011 and December 2016; a total of 460 investment projects were recorded in Gauteng. These projects represent a total capital investment of R153 billion. This year the first five Mega Human Settlements, namely Leeupoort; Daggafontein; John Dube; Chief Albert Luthuli and Montrose, have attracted approximately R29 billion in new private sector investment. It is estimated that this new investment will create over 50 000 new jobs over the next three years. “In the 2016/17 the Gauteng Government spent R12.4 billion on infrastructure delivery. This is the third year in a row where departments succeeded in spending by more than 96% of the appropriated budget. Research by the Gauteng Government estimates that our infrastrcuture spend is on average creating 53 000 direct jobs per year,” the MEC said. Since 2014 government has spent 92% of its goods and services budget, procuring from

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historically disadvantaged individuals. This amounts to R53,9 billion over the last three and a half years and 11 036 firms owned by historically disadvantaged individuals have benefited. Included in the overall figure are 3 484 companies owned by women, and 2 385 companies owed by youth.

“All Gauteng departments and entities have also been working hard to ensure better financial management and greater public accountability in the use of public funds,” she said. 23 provincial departments and entities now boast clean audits, meaning that two out of three provincial institutions received unqualified audits with no matters of emphasis, while all other departments received unqualified audits. The MEC also reported that over the last three years provincial government had saved nearly half a billion rand by cutting expenditure on non core items. “Despite sluggish economic growth, we have managed to increase our own provin-

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cial revenue collection from R4, 9 billion in 2014/15 to R5, 8 billion in 2016/17. This represents an increase of 16% over the past three years,” she explained. The MEC also announced that the gambling tax review, which is a process to align Gauteng’s gambling tax regime with that of other provinces, is nearing completion. These new regulations will increase the province’s gambling tax revenue by more than 12%.

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Brutally Murdered and Buried in the Bushes! Mapepeza Correspondent reports

December 1 is the date set by Nigel Regional Magistrate for the case of five people believed to be behind the kidnapping, assault and murder of a young man in Ratanda.

the deceased victim matched the one’s discovered at the house where the alleged kidnapping, torture and murder took place.

This was after the body of a young man was exhumed by the National Forensic Investigating Team and SAPS K9 Search and Rescue Unit on Wednesday afternoon, October 8. The news of this discovery by police has shocked residents in Ratanda Township, south of Gauteng.

The 50 year old woman, claimed to be the home owner, was arrested together with a 30 year old male.

Police have confirmed that a decomposing corpse was unearthed in the field of cut trees and bushes, between the Obed ‘Mthombeni’ Nkosi section and Extension 23. The suspects have previously appeared at the Nigel Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, October 9. According to media correspondence, the victim was buried in an unmarked grave during the night after he was assaulted to death, allegedly by the arrested suspects. Ratanda Police began investigating when a missing person case was opened by the victim’s family in May this year. The detectives team, led by Detectives Branch Commander, Captain Dookhi investigated the case until a breakthrough was made last month.

After thorough investigations and interviews on the suspects, this is the place police were led to discover the body of the young man who went missing in May, after being alledgedly kidnapped and murdered.

The local detectives working together with the National Forensic Investigation Team visited the suspected house for further investigation. Information from police reveal that the blood stains of

Rev. VP Rojie speaks on ‘Out-pouring of the Holy Spirit.” A black Volkwagen Polo 2.0 (Registration number: RTT 451 GP) has been fraudulently stolen from its owner in Tsakane, City of Ekurhuleni. The person behind this crime is believed to have left his ID, known as Fumani Peter Maluleka. Anyone with information can reach their nearest police station to report or call 063 863 4039.

On Tuesday, October 7 the home owner wasout on R10 000 bail, but her accomplice was denied bail. The two suspects have already appeared at several times before the Magistrate. Three people believed to be also involved; a man and his wife (aged 30 and 37 respectively) with a 31 year old male partner in crime, were arrested on murder and kidnapping charges on Tuesday, October 7. Thorough interrogations on the suspects led to one of them pointing out where the deceased was buried in a shallow grave in the open grassland, near the R549 Vaaldam Road in Ratanda. SAPS Ekurhuleni-East Cluster Commander, Major General Girly Mumsy Mbele, appreciated good working relationship amongst the Ratanda Detectives and all the efforts of ensuring effective investigations and apprehending of the suspects. The community residents of Ratanda who worked with police, should also be thanked for their courage and cooperation in helping to find young man buried the shallow grave, and, identifying the responsible person.

Day of Pentecost is on 26 November. From the 16th is the Ascension of Souls, dedicated to our late and dearly departed saints. Read the Book of Joel 2:28-32, which God speaks of the ‘out-pouring’ of the holy spirit: “And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days I will pour our my spirit. And I will show won-

ders in the heavens and in the earth, blood, and fire, and pillars of smoke. The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord come. And it hall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be delivered; for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the Lord has said, and in the remnant whom the Lord shall call.” Read also Acts 2:14-47 and Acts 20:16 for further reference.

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ZIM ARMY ‘TAKES OVER’ RULE FROM MUGABE (93)! The Zimbabwean military has allegedly taken control of State institutions and has confined President Robert Mugabe and his wife to their house, saying that it is targeting criminals in government who are bent on destabilising the country. On Wednesday (November 15), President Zuma, on behalf of SADC, issued a statement expressing SADC's grave concern over the political situation and urged both the Zimbabwean government and the military to resolve the political crisis amicably. He also dispatched the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and Minister of State Security, Bongani Bongo to Harare, to hold discus-

sions with the military and the 93 year old Zimbabwean President, who is reportedly confined to his home. President Mugabe fired his deputy Emmerson Mnangagwa last week, which led to Zimbabwe's army commander General Constantine Chiwenga declaring that the military will "step in" if the revolution is under threat. General Chiwenga has accused the ruling party ZANUPF of being infiltrated by counter-revolutionaries who wanted to destroy it. He issued a warning that the army would intervene if President Mugabe continued his tactics in an effort to help his wife, Grace Mugabe, succeed him as ZANU-PF and Zimbabwean President in party and national elections due next year.

During the public ‘take-over by the Army, people of Zimbabwe started getting creative… #Zimbabwe #Mugabe

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After Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune got injured in a league match with Chippa United recently, he was forced to play his upcoming fixtures with a face mask on. In the two matches Bafana Bafana lost to Senegal, social media got buzzing when people saw Khune's new look and responded online using the #khunepose and #khunechallenge hashtags.

Rapper Cassper Nyovest now aims to fill up the FNB Stadium on December 2. Celebrities are giving out free tickets in support of the event (Ricky and Coffee). To celebrate this feat, SABC 1 will be airing the two previous megaevents; Fill-up The Dome and Fill-up Orlando Stadium. #fillupfnbstadium

Oscar winning African actress Lupita Nyong'o has slammed the UK based magazine, saying in a tweet: "Disappointed that @GraziaUK edited out & smoothed my hair to fit a more Eurocentric notion of what beautiful hair looks like. #dtmh"

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“Everybody can use their skills and knowledge to help the victims of abuse...” writes Mbangwa Xaba

he United Nations General Assembly’s resolution 836 (IX) of 14 December 1954, recommended the that November 25th be observed by all countries as the Universal Children's Day. Since then, most nations ratified a number of children’s rights including the right to life, to health, to education and to play, as well as the right to family life, to be protected from violence, to not be discriminated, and to have their views heard.

In 1998, South Africa adopted the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence Against Women and Children. For the past 19 years, November 25 as the Children’s Rights Day, has preceded and anchored the 16 Days of Activism Campaign. Our country has been an active member of the global community in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Children, the International Human Rights Day and the World Aids Day, all of which are part of the 16 Days Campaign. This year, we will be paying particular attention on the protection of children. Befittingly, this year’s 16 Days of Activism Campaign, themed, “Count me in,” aims to give impetus to the fight to eradicate violence against women and children. This is an immensely important battle in our context given that South Africa is historically a patriarchal and a violent society. This negative legacy of apartheid exists even today and it manifests itself into gender based violence and femicide. The patriarchal system manifests itself in many ways. For instance, girl children and young women continue to bear the brunt of poverty and associated social malaise typified by commercial sex work, teenage pregnancy, limited access to quality education, human traﬃcking, and that young women suffer from substance abuse, unemployment, gender oppression and gender-based violence. Even though equality between men and women, girls and boys is enshrined in our constitution today, in most cases, girls and women are accorded lower social status and find themselves under the control and authority of men. These unequal power relations in society lead to exploitation of young girl children, hence the need to fundamentally transform power relations in all sectors

of society beginning at home, going right through to the heart of the economy. Also; it appears we a very angry nation. This is reflected in our families where negative language gets used with reckless abandonment, thereby fueling embedded anger. Gauteng seems to be the hardest hit. We have seen femicides, homophobic attacks and the frightening tales of cruelty against children as told in the media. A 15-yeald boy takes his own life because his grandfather has an affair with his 14-year-old friend. Security guards sexually molest masses of children and in some cases, girls as young as eight years old are raped daily at school and at home. As part of efforts to ensure a coordinated and sustainable response to these challenges and spate of violent and brutal attacks of young women and children, the Gauteng Provincial Government has launched a five-year campaign under the theme "Invest in a Girl Child & Empower a Young Woman”. Premier David Makhura has tasked Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza to coordinator this Campaign. One of the activities of the campaign is a march against abuse of girl children and violence on young women to be attended by no less than 10 000 marchers the majority of which will be learners. The march will mark the launch 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children in Gauteng on Friday 24 November 2017 departing from Hunters Field, in Thokoza Ekurhuleni. It will take place every year on the 25 November to coincide with the United Nations Orange Unite Campaign which is observed globally every month on the 25th. The Ekurhuleni City was identified as a targeted area due to high incidence of gender based violence and other social pathologies affecting women and girls as well as the LGBTIQ Sector.

“Everyone can play a role; you can volunteer your time and make a contribution to the work of institutions, help plant a garden at a shelter, sponsor plastic tables and chairs for kids at a clinic or join an organisation as a counsellor.”

Time is of the essence

This campaign is principled on our constitution which is world famous as the best. Section 28, which deals with children’s rights, is Jeremiah 29:5 Build yourselves particularly a jewel aspect. It promotes chil- houses and dwell in them; plant dren’s rights so admirably. It places the re- gardens and eat the fruit of them. sponsibility for their care in the hands of all adult citizens, anticipating that the protecrophet Jeremiah wrote this letter to all tion of children is not only the responsibility the people of God who were deported of a child’s parents or guardian. This noble from Jerusalem to Babylon. idea reinforces Africa’s well known notion It was indeed a diﬃcult time in the history of that a child belongs to a village. Jerusalem as the people were forcefully exiled and their cities were destroyed; many Jews Consistent with the spirit and the letter of fled to different countries leaving behind their the constitution, whilst it provides for state loved ones in the process, consequently many intervention, the Children’s Act relies on of the people began to be discouraged, living families; and by extension community to their lives aimlessly, others abandoned their care for and protect their children. This is the dreams while others denounced their faith. case because the constitution insists on the Writing this letter through prophet Jeremiah involvement of the community and family. God instructs them to start to be fruitful in the In other words, it aims to preach to each of land that was foreign to them. us that my child is your child and your child is mine. Sometimes when we wait for the perfect time and the right season in order to make a move As per the dictates of our noble constitution, towards our destiny, we might find ourselves the Gauteng Provincial Government advo- waiting forever. cates for volunteerism; as such, we support In reality you might be waiting for something NGOs and community groups that cham- that is waiting for you, on the contrary you pion the abused women and children. All might be waiting for something that will never the residents of Gauteng are called upon to come your way. participate. Everyone can play a role; you can God requires us to be productive, to be fruitvolunteer your time and make a contribu- ful irrespective of our circumstances. Ruth was tion to the work of institutions, help plant a a widow nevertheless she used her situation garden at a shelter, sponsor plastic tables and to her advantage and became the great grandchairs for kids at a clinic or join an organisa- mother of King David; Timothy was young tion as a counsellor. nonetheless he lived for Christ faithfully and made an impact in his generation; Joseph was Everybody can use their skills and knowl- betrayed by his blood brothers yet he loved edge to help the victims of abuse. Speak them anyway and became a prince, although out against woman and child abuse, encour- being a divorcée that did not stop the Samariage silent female victims to talk about abuse tan woman to be the first woman to preach the and ensure that they get help or at least re- undiluted gospel of Christ without fear in her port child abuse to the police. city, and; Ishmael was neglected by his father If you are aﬀected seek help if you are emo- however he became a great nation. tionally, physically or sexually abusive to What is stopping you from being the greatyour partner and/or children. est? Make up your mind and MOVE. Call the Stop Gender Based Violence helpline (0800 150 150). Shalom

Let us take heed of the words of OR Tam- Prayer: Dear Lord open my eyes that I may see bo; “a nation that does not nurture its opportunities that you’ve made available for youth, does not deserve its future". me, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

Xaba is the spokesperson for Gauteng Social Development MEC Nandi Mayathula-Khoza

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Mapepeza Correspondence azaros Sumbane, aka Loverboy, a hairstylist from Tsakane in the City of Ekurhuleni, is the winner of the Dark and Lovely Golden Scissors Award 2017.

The Golden Scissors Awards is a hairdressing competition that celebrates the brightest hairdressing talent in South Africa. Dark and Lovely has been the expert of African hair care for more than 40 years. The grand finale of the competition was hosted in Johannesburg on Sunday, November 6; showcasing the finalists’ creativity, technical astuteness and knowledge of hair through their interpretations of different African ‘Queendoms’. These included the Egyptian, Masai, Swati, Mursi, Tutsi, Ashanti, Yoruba, Tsonga and Moroccan Queendoms and each stylist created two hairstyles to celebrate a specific Queendom. Sumbanes’ winning Ashanti

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inspired hairstyles landed him the grand prize valued at R200 000. The prize includes R100 000 cash, a salon makeover of R50 000, a course at the Dark and Lovely academy valued at R40 000, one year of publicity valued at R10 000 and Dark and Lovely products for a year. Sumbane who was last year’s runner up, was thrilled to win the competition. “Without this competition, hairstylists would never challenge themselves to always do better. This is great exposure which is priceless,” he says. “All the finalists learned how to improve their businesses and this allows us to push the boundaries and never stay stagnant”. Hanson Ndabeni, the National Education Manager for Dark and Lovely, who led the panel, said it was “challenging” to pick a winner but that Sumbane’s technical excellence and creative flair set him apart. He said, “It was inspiring to

see how Sumbane, who was the runner up in the 2016 Golden Scissors, had developed in the last year”.

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Sumbane started his career in styling people’s hair in 2007. When he got the hang of his skills, he began entering competitions to see how he can learn from the best.

Dark and Lovely Golden Scissors Competition started in February 2017 and stylists entered by submitting photos to show their cutting and colouring skills. This year the number of entries doubled to His first accolate 562 and stylists from all was when he was nine provinces entered. crowned the NationNatasha Lopes, the - Lazaros Sumbane al Champion for the Head of Marketing for Employer’s OrganiDark and Lovely said, sation for Hairdressing, Cosmetology “It’s about celebrating talent and upskilland Beauty champion in 2014 he also ing stylists in the industry which in turn took second place at the same competi- empowers them to transfer their knowltion. edge to their businesses and other stylists In February 2015, he received the Sof n’ in their salons.”

“Without this competition, hairstylists would never challenge themselves to always do better.”

Rakitla plans to grow from the Rank!

t has been an adventurous 16 years operating daily at the rank. Tshepo Rakitla is from the neighbouring kasi, Ratanda where he was raised and still resides. His entrepreneurial journey started selling at school to carry extra pocket money. That passion for business soon developed in him, even through tough times he never gave up.

People know him as a reliable and friendly trader, always greeting people with a smile. Locals say nothing but praises for Tshepo and his business. School kids from the nearby Shalimar Ridge primary say that they get good fruits and stuff affordable. Tshepo’s business stall is the one of

the only registered traders under law. Throughout his life as a businessperson, Tshepo learnt that a setback is a set up for new things in life and failing is not just a fail but it’s a first action in learning about life and business. Because he knows what he wants for his life, he never lets go of his business mind. He keeps it by exposing himself

Growing as a small business, balancing work and life is a necessity. Tshepo lives a simple life with his family, and enjoys waking up every day to serve his customers at the rank. Commuters using the rank come from all corners of the country to visit or pass by the small town. When they need something to eat or drink, Tshepo has got them covered. He sells fruits, snacks, sweets, beverages, airtime and more.

In our first visit to promote the views and stories of township entrepreneurs, Mapepeza went to visit Mr Tshepo Rakitla. Tshepo is a self-driven businessperson running his own trading stall at the Shalimar Ridge Taxi Rank in Heidelberg since 2001.

Dimpho Mohlomi is the reigning Miss Sedibeng College Heidelberg Campus. She was crowned at the pagent on September 1 and now she will be representing the Lesedi region at the Miss/Mr Sedibeng College pagent finale soon.

She now needs all the assistance from her community in Ratanda to business and life-building and surrounding areas in order to material like books and semi- be well prepared to compete at the nars. Even the people around pagent. him inspire him to keep his ears and eyes open for oppor- “This Miss Sedibeng title would mean a lot to me,it could be a goal tunities around him. achieved and continue with bigger As a business man he would and better thing. Representing my like to grow his business when hometown in this pageant brings the right time comes. Asked lots of Joy to my heart. about how the township econ- I’d really appreciate any support omy can be revitilized, Tshepo I receive from people coming to said local firms need to buy lo- support during the pagent, dressmakers can make a dress or donatcal. “As local businesses we should ing one, plus make-up artist doing be supporting each other to my make-up and hair on the day,” the point that we buy products she said. exclusively from each other for the township economy to On Saturday, December 2, Dimpho will be competing against other figrow. Because at this moment, I get nalist from the campuses around my goods from Johannesburg; Sedibeng District. The finals will be but if we work together as lo- taking place in the Sebokeng Camcal businesses it would be pos- pus, Vereeniging. sible that one of us can deliver Anyone willing to offer help her or produce the goods in bulks stand a chance to be Miss Sedibeng and sell to us, so that the mon- 2017, contact her directly at 073 015 ey can lift up the economy and 8611 or email Onyinyemohlomi@ gmail.com create jobs,” he said.

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France wins bid to host Rugby World Cup, meaning South Africa will not be hosting the tournament in 2023, to the disappointment of many of our citizens. The World Rugby Council on Wednesday (Nov. 15) announced that France will host the tournament at hotly anticipated announcement ceremony in London.

Luvo top of the Winner’s Circle! Reported By Stephen Seakgwe

mperor's Palace in Kempton Park was lit brighter on Sunday night, November 5 when the country's sporting fraternity gathered to honor their best performing individuals and teams at the 12th annual South African Sport Awards. One of the most exciting aspects of the awards is the opportunity for the general public to participate in the awards by voting for their preferred athlete in the People’s Choice Sports Star of the Year. This is an athlete who the public believe has excelled the most in his or her respective sporting code or discipline. The People’s Choice Sports Star of 2017 is the loved athletic heroine Caster Semenya. But undoubtedly the big winner at the ceremony held at the capetonian track and field athlete who specialises in the long jump. He holds a personal best of 8.65 m, a record set this year.

He was the Olympic silver medalist in 2016: Luvuyo Manyonga. The full list of winners is as follows: Sports Administrator of the Year Sanelisiwe Kuzwayo Sports Man of the Year Luvuyo (Luvo) Manyonga Sports Man of the year with a Disability Dyan Buis Sports Woman of the Year Caster Semenya Sports Woman of the Year with a Disability Ilse Hayes Team of the Year Springbok Sevens Newcomer of the Year Sokwakhana Zazini Coach of the Year Jean Verster Volunteer of the Year Samuel Maduwa Indigenous games of the Year North West Kho-Kho Team National Federation of the Year Lifesaving SA The Recreation Body of the Year

In Touch Community Support Group Photographer of the year Simphiwe Nkwali Sports Journalist of the Year OG Molefe School Team of the Year St. Marys School Waverley Developing School Team of the Year Hlangabeza Primary School U/13 Chess Sport Star of the Year (selected by Adjudication Panel of journalists) Luvuyo (Luvo) Manyonga.

Luvuyo (Luvo) Manyonga won the most at the SA Sport Awards.

The Minister of Sport and Recreation, Mr TW Nxesi attended the ceremony and bought a wide delegation of fellow cabinet ministers, provincial MECs and celebrities. The SA Sport Awards was part of the department's campaign called National Sports Week, where various sports activities were lined up and put together by the Department of Sport and Recreation and its various Springbok Sevens tean reps stakeholders. speak to media after winning.

Simphiwe Nkwali, the best sport photographer, can’t believe he won.

Balfour college honours it’s best! Mapepeza Correspondence

ert Sibande TVET College in Balfour (Mpumalanga) hosted its first-ever Sports & Athletics Awards ceremony on their campus sports ground. The ceremony celebrated the success of the participants in the journey of athletics and sports, also to share the same sentimental of all the hardships they went through.

Achieving the possibilities of the event commencement was not an easy task ,but team effort accomplishes diﬃcult and calculated challenges, Mrs PJ Tshabalala and Ms PJ Mdlane showed great determination in the success of the event by reaching out for sponsorship and support from our local stakeholders.

were awarded for best athletics male and female of the year. Sfiso Mashinini and Phumzile Mokoena were awarded for best sports male and female of the year.

These awards are also served to motivate and encourage them in the persuasion of their talents by participating in the college sports and athletic events as this will grow and enhance their self-esteem and confidence in their competences.

Certificate were given to the best teams, Number One and Two-Aathletics, who participated provincial and national best sport male and female, best athletics male and female of the year and overall winners. Neo Mthimkhulu and Phumzile Mokoena

There would never be ‘winners’ in these athletes if there was no direction or guidance given to participants and coaches were awarded for being best coaches of the year. All of this achieved success was prior to good and well managed administration, Mrs

The overall winners were Neo Mthimkhulu and Phumzile Mokoena.

PJ Tshabalala was awarded for a job well done and excellent administration. Gestures was shown to the Student Support Job Placement Oﬃcer, Mr Nzuza, for all the support he had rendered in the journey of sports and athletics competitions. Vote of thanks were also give to Dipaleseing Local Municipality representative, stakeholders from different organizations and GS College Balfour Campus oﬃcials who have supported the event. The Sports & Athletics Awards were held on Friday, October 20.

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