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IN CELEBRATORY MOOD: Thousands of youth in the Free State gathered at the Mangaung Outdoor Sports Centre in Bloemfontein to celebrate Youth Day on Saturday, 16 June.

The day is celebrated as Youth Day in South Africa to commemorate the Soweto Uprising of 1976.

Photo: Sidwell Guduka

Remember the Spontaan auditions on Saturday, 22 June, at 09:30 at the Volksblad Offices, 79 Nelson Mandela Drive.

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EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 2013

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Unpaid builders up in arms } Tladi Moloi FUMING workers who built 50 RDP houses claim that they have not been paid for three months and now they want to destroy all the houses and sell other items on auction to get their money.

The houses concerned were built in the Ditsheng section of Bohlokong, Bethlehem.

About 50 people were employed for the construction of these houses.

The angry workers said: “We will take the stuff and sell it on auction to get our money.”

Teboho Tsotetsi (30), one of the house owners who has been celebrating the new houses, is now a worried man, along with many others.

Tsotetsi said he was worried about what was going to happen as they were about to lose their house. He said the builders were serious about what they said they would do, because several meetings had taken place in his yard. He added that every time these people came to his place for a meeting, he thought they were coming to destroy the house.

“Honestly, I feel threatened, but I have decided to cooporate in the belief that they will leave me alone. I understand their frustration – working for three months without getting a salary is bad, but I am concerned about how it is going to affect us,” he said.

Tsotetsi said he was living with his younger sister and brother and added that they were using his social grant to survive.

DEVASTATED: The worried Teboho Tsotetsi (left), who might lose his home, looking at the despondent workers who are threatening to destroy the RDP houses in Bohlokong, Bethlehem.

Photo: Tladi Moloi According to Tladi Mokoena (46), a concerned worker, they started working for Indumo Construction in November last year.

He said they were paid for two months only and since January they have never received any cash.

“We are fed up now because no one wants

Win match tickets EXPRESS, in conjunction with the Toyota Free State Cheetahs, is giving away ten sets of double tickets to lucky readers to watch the Vodacom Super Rugby match between the Cheetahs and the Blues on Saturday, 6 July, at 15:00 at the Free State Stadium.

To stand a chance to win, answer this question: How many matches have the Cheetahs played in Super Rugby? SMS the keyword “Matches”, followed by your answer and name to 45527. SMSs cost R1,50.

The competition line opens today at 06:00 and closes on Thursday at 12:00. Tickets must be collected at the Express offices, 64 Henry Street, Bloemfontein. The editor’s decision is final.

to come to our rescue. We had meetings with many people, including the owner of the company who promised to pay us, but until today he has not shown up,” he said.

Mokoena said they were hired by a person known to them as Alex, but they found out later that he was subcontracted.

“We have decided to pay ourselves by taking the material and selling the other stuff on auction,” he said.

Puleng Seobi (37) said the contractor was taking them for a ride and warned that they would show him that they were as wise as he was.

“We feel for those who have already moved into those houses, but we have no option.

They only have ten days from today and if they do not respond to our complaint, the show goes on.”

Alex could not be reached for a comment as his cell phone has been on voice mail for a week.

John Vuyani Jacobs, owner of Indumo Construction, acknowledges that his workers have not been paid yet. “We submitted invoices to the Department of Human Settlements in January, but no payments have been made yet.

“The confusion started as we are not the original contractor that was appointed to build the houses. There might be a problem with the paper work.”

Mafeka Nhlapho, manager of Human Settlements of the Dihlabeng Municipality, said they were not aware that despondent workers wanted to destroy the houses and added that they had met with him on a previous occasion. “The provincial government is responsible for the RDP houses and the previous time they complained, I gave them the right number to find out what the problem was. Apparently the government has not paid the contractor, that is why he could not pay them,” he said.

Prizes up for grabs THE following prizes can be won: SpecSavers: Eight pairs of Infinity sunglasses and eight vouchers worth R250 each. The total value is R5 200.

Z PR Communications and Public Relations Consultants: A publicity and marketing contract valued at R5 000 for each finalist, including a consultation session with the Z PR team, a professional CV, the design of a CD cover and business cards, the design and writing of a professional profile, a Facebook profile and five press releases.

Total value for all of the finalists is R40 000.

PwC: For the winner R1 000 in cash, runner up R700 and third place winner R300 in cash. A total of R2 000.

Atlantis Guest House: Accommodation to the value of R4 100. The winner, runner-up and third place winner will each receive three nights’ accommodation for two people including breakfast.

PCB Productions: A photo shoot for the winner, runner-up and third place winner valued at R2 100.

Absa: A R500 hamper for each finalist. ) Music Inc: A TT1-microphone for every finalist, a cordless microphone with a stand for the winner and a microphone stand for the runner-up as well as a vocal training book for the winner and the runners-up. The total

value of the prize is R6 600. ) Windmill Casino sponsors two nights’ stay, breakfast included, for the winner and a partner.

Rules to take note of for Spontaan KEEP the following in mind if you plan to enter the Spontaan competition: ) You must be 16 years or older on 1 July to register. ) For the regional competitions in Bloemfontein, Welkom, Kimberley, Kroonstad, Kuruman and Bethlehem you can sing any song. However, the song has to be contemporary music (no rappers or hip-hop artists). ) You are allowed to accompany yourself or use a backtrack. ) The competition is for soloists only. ) You must supply your own soundtracks and other equipment for the regional auditions yourself. ) Spontaan will supply the sound equipment for the final. ) The winner of each regional audition will be announced immediately after the audition. ) Judges reserve the right not to choose a regional winner. ) Should you be chosen as a regional finalist, you must prepare five songs for

the final held in Bloemfontein at the Vryfestival. ) Finalists must supply their own backtracks or accompaniment for the final. ) The final is on Saturday, 13 July, in Bloemfontein and if you are a finalist you must organise your own transport (if necessary) and your own accommodation if you are a finalist from outside Bloemfontein. ) Auditions will be held in Bloemfontein – for Express on 22 June at 09:30 at the Volksblad offices at 79 Nelson Mandela Drive; Kimberley auditions for Noordkaap and Express NC on 21 June at the Diamond Pavilion at 14:00; Kuruman for Kalahari Bulletin on 20 June (time and venue to be announced); and Kroonstad for Kroonnuus on 18 June at 14:00 at the Round Table clubhouse next to Kroonpark.

No pre-registration is required. Simply arrive at the audition, pay R20 and register there.

For more news and photos go to www.express-news.co.za.

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Bye, Bloem Wendy Thabethe WAKING up each morning to the sounds of construction on either side of us reminds us just how fortunate we were to peace and tranquillity when living in Bloemfontein.

After months of debating the move, we decided to relocate to Cape Town and have been thrust into downtown living with noise and people on the go 24/7.

This is not to say that we don’t like where we live now, but we know that in our heart of hearts we will miss what Bloemfontein is all about and only after you leave, do you realise just how special the City of Roses really is.

My husband Tim Thabethe (photo) left at the end of April and my daughter, Kia, and I joined him a month later.

Tim and I are both originally from Durban and we were always under the impres-sion our stay in Bloem would be some-what temporary, but over time the city and our places of work – Ofm and Spotted Apple – enabled us to call the city home for a little under a decade.

We lived on a plot and from where we lived to the city centre was a mere twelve kilometres – something not many cities can boast of, where plot and farm living are available to residents so close to the city. No matter where it is in Bloemfontein

that you live, it will not take you more than twenty minutes to get to work. The traffic flows at an easy pace and the sounds of construction, hooting or sirens is a very rare occurrence.

Something very special that we will miss about Bloemfontein are the warm hospitable people. From the visits to the mall where you are guaranteed to run into someone you know to the excellent medical profes- sionals and the waiters and waitresses who remember how you take your coffee. The people are what make Bloemfontein what it is, friendly and open-hearted. I am very blessed to still be working for Spotted Apple, thus still being able to deal with the same clients and friends in Bloemfontein, but also being able to bring the diversity that Cape Town has to offer to the Bloemfontein market.

We will miss Bloemfontein for its close proximity to nature, its majestic sunsets, the beautiful summers, all the special friends we made and the braais. I will miss seeing the wildlife each time I drive in and out of the Woodlands Function Venue and the long Sunday afternoon drives around the outskirts of the city.

We will miss the city that we were able to call home for nine years and the birth place of our daughter.

Goodbye, beautiful Bloemfontein.

For more news and photos visit www.express-news.co.za.

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Preparing youth for the world

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FS e tswara boka sa puo A re bueng Vusi Ntlakana PanSALB Free State Manager LEKGOTLA la Dipuo Tsohle tsa Afrika Borwa (PanSALB) le ne le tshwere seboka sa puo mona Mangaung President Hotel ka la 6 Phupjane 2013. Seboka se ne se bile se hlomphilwe ke boteng ba Kgosigadi AGG Moroka a bile a emetse Ntlo ya Marena ka hara provense.

O ile a hopotsa setjhaba ka bohlokwa ba ho ruta bana dipuo tsa rona ka malapeng hore ba hole ba itseba hore ke bomang. Sepheo ka seboka sena ke ho tiisa maqhama le bakgathatema ka hara provense le ho ntlafatsa tshebedisano.

Re ne re bile re batla ho tseba boitokisetso ba mafapha a mmuso a ho hira bafetoledi le ditoloko ho latela ho saenwa ha Molao wa tshebediso ya dipuo tse ngata ke Presidente Zuma ka Mphalane ngwahola.

Re thabisitswe haholo ke thahasello ya setjhaba ka kakaretso ditabeng tsa puo. Batho ba bangata ba nahana hore ditaba tsa puo di ratwa haholo

ke batho ba baholo feela.

Mohopolo ona o fosahetse hobane batjha ba tlile ka bongata mme boholo ba bona ebile ke baithuti ba puo diyunivesiting tsa Freistata.

Lefapha la Bonono, Botjhaba, Dipapadi le Boikgathollo tlasa boetapele ba Ntate M. Mahanke ba bile ba tshetlehela setjhaba puo mabapi le tema e seng e kgathilwe.

Ha re bua tjena Molawana wa Puo provenseng o se o tswa dilaeborari ho phatlala le provense. Ho se ho bile ho radilwe le leano la puo la Freistata moo mmuso o tlamehang ho bua le baahi bonnyane ka Sesotho, Afrikaans le English.

Re bile ra fumana puo e tswang makaleng a thuto e phahameng mabapi le seo ba se etsang. Ho bonahetse ha botoloki e le bona bo sebediswang haholo moo mme ho akareditswe le puo ya matsoho.

Lefapha la Thuto ya Motheo ka Mme K. Plaatjie le lona le ile la hlakisa ditshita tseo ba tjamelang le tsona.

Puo ya sehlooho yona re e fumane ho Ntate M. Zwane ya ileng a hlalosa ka botebo molemo wa hore mafapha ohle a itokisetse ho phethahatsa molao pele PanSALB e nka mehato ya kgalemo makgotleng a dinyewe ho bao ba sa tlo ikobela molao ona.

Se thabisang ke hore setjhaba se bile le kabelo dipuisanong tsena ka

lebaka la dikhomeshene tse tharo tse ileng tsa tshwarwa. Tsona e ne e le ya Molao le Maano a puo, Puo Thutong le Diforamo le Mananeo a Bakgathatema. Khomeshene ka nngwe e ile ya hlwaya diqholotso mme ya hlahisa ditharollo tsa tsona.

Ho etsa bonnete ba hore tsena ha se puo feela, ho thehilwe dikomiti tsa tshebetso hore di kopane ho hlaha ka tse lokelang ho etswa. Dikomiti tsena di behetswe ho fihlela isao moo seboka se tlang ho bitswa hape ho lekola hore ke tema efe e seng e kgathilwe.

Re le PanSALB re batla ho leboha bohle ba ileng ba re phallela sebokeng sena. Ka ho kgetheha re batla ho leboha seabo se babatsehang sa baqolotsi ba ditaba. Ho ne ho tlile diyalemoya ka bongata ba tsona ho kenyeledistwe le ba ngollang dikoranta!

Sena se pakahatsa lerato la puo leo kaofela re nang le lona. Ho setseng ke hore bohle re be mehlala e metle re bueng dipuo tsa rona ka dinako tsohle! *Mang kapa mang ya a batlang ho ngola kholomong ena, a ka ikopanya le Jabulani Dlamini ho 051404-7910 kapa ho Jabulani.Dlamini@volksblad.com *Mongodi ha ana ho lefiwa.

} Flora Teckie “THE transformation which is to occur in the functioning of society will certainly depend to a great extent on the effectiveness of the preparations the youth make for the world they will inherit” (from the Bahá’í Writings).

As we celebrated Youth Day on 16 June, we focused on a special group of youth, the young teenagers often referred to as junior youth.

During this period one leaves childhood behind and undergoes profound change. This age group (between 12 and 15) has special needs.

By developing their inherent secular and spiritual potentialities, they will not only become agents of change for their own generation, but will contribute greatly to the transformation of society.

During the adolescence stage, junior youth go through many rapid changes. These changes are not only physical, but also emotional, intellectual and behavioural.

Many parents and teachers believe that this is a difficult age, one of rebelliousness and irrationality without looking to see whether the causes of such behaviour are related to the stage of growth or are imposed by social environment and upbringing.

According to the Universal House of Justice, the governing council of the Bahá’í international community “While global trends project an image of this group as problematic, lost in throes of tumultuous physical and

emotional change, unresponsive and self-consumed, the Bahá’í community is moving in the opposite direction, seeing in junior youth instead altruism, a sense of justice, eagerness to learn about the universe and a desire to contribute to the construction of a better world.”

There is a need for adequate education for development of the great potentialities of junior youth.

Adequate junior youth programmes should combine science and religion, belief and reason, in order to free our children from religious fanaticism and superstitions.

Placing emphasis on learning to think, rather than following adults out of fear, to reflect and reason, rather than to imitate, will motivate them to apply the spiritual laws with understanding and conviction.

Junior youth of this age have a good deal to say. They need an environment that gives them support, an environment in which their thoughts and views are respected.

The Bahá’í communities organize regular programmes for this age group. Such programmes are intended to provide them with spiritual guidance to lay the foundations of a noble and upright character, to enable them to live in harmony and peace, and with understanding and respect for others, and to instil in them a commitment to serve the best interests of the community.

For more information contact mangaung@bahailsa.org.za or call 082-773-8301.

EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 2013

New smart card ID a step forward

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Police want these robbers

} Sidwell Guduka

POLICE are on high alert and are looking for suspects who are responsible for a spate of supermarket robberies.

These gunmen have been robbing shops owned by Chinese citizens at Rocklands Location in Bloemfontein. The first robbery occurred on Saturday, 25 May, at about 15:00. The relentless robbers were back robbing another business in the same area on 9 June.

According to the police, the modus operandi of both incidents were the same. The robbers fled the scene with an undisclosed sum of money, airtime vouchers and cigarettes.

“In both incidents, one of the men entered the shop and pretended to be

a customer while he was assessing the situation inside the shop. As it became less busy inside the shop, he would apparently take out his phone and call his gun-wielding partners in crime outside,” Sgt. Thabo Litabe, police spokesman, said.

“Then they all pounce on the victims, instructing them to lie down on the floor before helping themselves to huge amounts of cash, cigarettes and airtime vouchers. They vanished into thin air afterwards. We are on the lookout for the suspects.

No arrests have been made yet,” Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of suspects, is being asked to contact the investigating officer, Const. Sechaba Matli of the Kagisanong Detectives on 051403-1751 or 082-465-5945.

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WANTED: One of the suspects the police are looking for. Photo: Supplied

MATSHIDISO PHOLOANA, Bloemfontein: FOR decades now, South Africa has been plagued by ID fraud with criminals accessing personal information for their filthy benefit.

This type of fraud has been a massive challenge to our government as having a green ID document deceitfully was as easy as 1, 2 and 3.

In one of its episodes, 3rd Degree showed how easy it was to remove a picture of the original ID holder and insert the new one fraudulently and simply iron it.

Now with this new smart card ID, containing biometric data embedded in a microchip and designed to cut down on fraud while enabling faster delivery of government services, replacing photos, cloning, tampering and opening accounts illegally will be a thing of a past.

This is long overdue and I think credit must be given to the National

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Express Letters, P.O. Box 9493, Bloemfontein, 9300 Jabulani Dlamini Jabulani.Dlamini@volksblad.com Tel: 051-447-7910 . Fax: 086-676-3805

Department of Home Affairs and Minister Naledi Pandor.

The department has indicated that South Africa will begin rolling out the new smart card IDs from next month (July), issuing them to all first-time and re-issue applicants.

Besides cutting down on identity theft and fraud, the smart card IDs will speed up the process of establishing a modern, reliable population register.

As a South African, I welcome this initiative and I urge all other South Africans to join and make a smart move from the green ID book to new smart cards so as to prevent ID fraud moving forward.

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EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 2013

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ISAAC MAFUMA, Mahatalle Tobiki, Sidwell Letshele and Treasure Nolo posed for a photo during the Language Indaba Conference at the President Hotel in Bloemfontein.

Photos: Sidwell Guduka

Attend language indaba

LEFT: Keitumetse Mmutle, Preciousbell Radebe, Dikeledi Moss and Joyce Sebekoa attended the Language Indaba Conference held at the President Hotel in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.

Out and about MICHEAL MODIBA, Lehlohonolo “Kakapa” Tsholo and Fusi Mukubung enjoyed themselves at the Govan Mbeki Awards ceremony held in Bethlehem recently.

RIGHT: Spoudazo Enterprises, in cooperation with Bremer Investment (Pty) Ltd and Child Welfare SA, recently hosted a follow-up programme of its annual Get Real Female Entrepreneurial Development Programme at Emoya Estate in Bloemfontein.

Photo: Supplied

FROM the left are Ntombe Ngqangaza, Vuyelwa Moledi, Desiree Sekoati, Vuyani Moledi and Refiloe Lesia who enjoyed the 16 June celebrations held at the Mangaung Outdoor Sports Centre on Saturday. Photo: Sidwell Guduka

Win tickets for Vryfestival EXPRESS and Vryfestival are giving away double tickets to 30 lucky readers. All you have to do to win, is to answer this simple question: In which location will the Township Arts Experience be held on 6 July?

If you think you know the answer, SMS the keyword “Vryfees”, followed by your answer and name, to 45527. SMSs cost R1,50.

The competition line opens today at 06:00 and closes on Thursday at 12:00. Tickets must be collected at the Express offices, 64 Henry Street, Bloemfontein.

The editor’s decision is final.

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Experience art in township ON 6 July festivalgoers can visit Makgothi Street where the Township Arts Experience will be held. This is the same street where Mapikela House is located where the ANC was founded a century ago.

Batho residents will open their homes for a festive day of indigenous art, dances, music and intercultural dishes.

It’s not just a great opportunity for the exhibitors, but also for residents here.

The exhibitors are Tsiamo Arts and Craft (copper jewellery and mosaic); Mme wa mo Africa (traditional cloth decorated with beads); Lesedi la Sechaba (felt products); Makhetheng Hand Craft (grass work); Wildlife Exotics (leatherwork); Mojapele ke Motsumi (paintings and copper jewellery); Bataung General Upholstery (leather sandals); TB Moeng (lampshades); Nkoadipo Enterprise (leather works); Verother Trading (crochet shoes and bags) and Mpho Jood, one of the residents of Magothi Street, will also be braiding hair.

As visitors walk from house to house to enjoy the art and different foods, they will be entertained with music and dancing in the streets.

The visual artists who are all local artists will exhibit their works in eight homes.

Klas Thibeletsa has received various honours, such as the Sasol New Signature Award.

He enjoys painting on large canvases using painting knives creating a texture of multiple layers of colours to illustrate a social story.

The deaf Simon Ndaba is a young man that enjoys working on large pencil-drawn portraits of celebrities.

Tshidi Motsumi likes traditional African wear as the theme for his paintings, and Tshegofatso Marogoa prefers rock art with texture.

They also offer both development projects for emerging artists.

Tsoeunyane Makara and Lefty Mohale both worked with scholars of Botshabelo for the project called Room 13. Makara uses recycled plastic to create his art, while Mohale enjoys working on political cartoons, posters and natural landscapes.

Mothobi Mefane is a versatile artist who practices both visual and performing arts. He developed a new approach to art by mixing glitter with oil paints. His artwork reflects social comments. Mogorosi Motshumi has been a cartoonist for more than 36 years and lives in Batho, and Silas Motse of Rocklands does sculptures and drawings.

From 11:30 to about 16:00, drama, poetry, dance, a fashion show and traditional music led

by Bunch Sekhobo, programme leader and comedian, will ensure that visitors will not be bored for one moment.

The artists that will entertain visitors are Kulax with Melo DJ and a keyboardist; Lu’Cha and three dancers, a guitarist and percussion player; traditional music performed by a local band from Batho; and Charmaine Kwolane ( poetry).

Residents of Makgothi Street that will assist to ensure that everything runs smoothly are

MOGOROSI MOTSHUMI from Batho drawing one of his cartoons.

Mosioua Maeli (17), Refiloe Maeli (13), Tumi Moshodi (28) and Kedi Moshodi (30). Lavodia van Wyk, Naomi Cloete, Lydia Mathobela, Leanne Eksteen and Kim Morgan will also help.

For the thirsty, beer will be sold at one of the houses.

For the convenience of visitors, lavatories will also be provided, as well as security.

Thanks to the support of organisations such as Absa, the National Arts Council, Hansa

Photos: Roxanne Konco

Pilsener, ITEC and Sovereign, this wonderful event is made possible.

Free bus transport will be provided from the Kovsie Campus to the township. The bus will leave on 6 July at 10:30 and 12:30 respectively from the taxi rank on the campus.

For more information and reservations, please call Roxanne Konco on 079-915-4528.

Parking is available at the Sehunelo Secondary School for those who prefer to use their private vehicles.

‘ As visitors walk from house to house to enjoy the art and different foods, they will be entertained with music and dancing in the streets. The visual artists who are all local artists will exhibit their works in eight homes.’

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UFS students pick Africa’s brain THE University of the Free State (UFS) student representative councils (SRC) from the Bloemfontein and Qwaqwa campuses are visiting Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya as part of the university’s Global Leadership Programme (GLP).

According to Thabo Kessah, senior officer: strategic communication, the students left the country on Sunday and they will be back after two weeks. Their trip will also include a visit to the Kigali and the Nyamata Genocide Museums.

He said during their stay abroad, they would have meetings with NGO’s, businesses and political leaders to gain insight and leadership skills.

Kessah said the university had a long history of mentoring and fostering student leadership through international partnerships. He added that the GLP was established in 2011 by Prof.

Jonathan Jansen, vice-chancellor and rector of the UFS. “The programme identifies the need for dynamic and innovative leadership in a country faced with many challenges. During 2011 the SRC had the opportunity to tour the United States, but this year’s aim was shifted to partnering with African institutions,” he said.

Kessah said the students would spend six days in Rwanda and they would pay special attention to elements of leadership and reconciliation. He said the theme ties closely into the process of transformation and reconciliation at the Bloemfontein Campus.

“The SRC has a travel-blog. Everyone is welcome to follow their journey by going to www.travelpod.com/dashboard.”

ON A MISSION: From left are Tshepang Lenka, Johan Steyn, Thabiso Molawude, William Clayton, Sibongile Mlotya, Tshepo Moli and Pieter Coetzee, some of the SRC members who are visiting abroad. Photo: Supplied

Attend soccer tournament THE MANDELA GENERATION: Sunday marked 37 years since the 1976 Soweto schools uprising which Youth Day commemorates. Sonia Mokhuoa, Wase Moloi, Neo Matlaopane and Wase Tlale celebrated the day by attending a Youth Day soccer tournament at the Masenkeng Stadium in Mangaung, Bloemfontein.

Photo: Sidwell Guduka

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Young leaders go head to head AFTER paving the road for five future stars to reach their dreams last year, the Future Stars awards, presented by Argo, will make a difference in the lives of more ambitious young South Africans.

With the slogan Dream it. Believe it. Do it, this initiative is helping young people under the age of 21 to do just that. Made possible by Argo and supported by Capitec Bank, The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), TSB, Mindset and Metro FM, Future Stars not only motivates them to believe in themselves, the power of education and their dreams, but also helps them to reach those dreams.

In an effort to move away from the focus on what’s wrong in the country, the Argo Future Stars Awards is focused on inspiring leadership. It’s about leaders actually taking the lead and focusing on the immense potential we have in our country, so that we can inspire others to believe in our future. It is an innovative campaign that inspires our future stars – and at the same time inspires others to realise that our youth are phenomenal.

As the founding company behind the initiative, Argo has a passion for using the power of multi-media to inform, involve and inspire young achievers and the people that influence them.

For 16 years it has been supplying media solutions, such as education-focused magazines and handbooks and interactive projects. And after seeing the success of the Stars in Education initiative that recognizes inspiring and dedicated teachers, it was decided to start recognising the future stars of South Africa too, and to inspire young people to believe in themselves.

Once again, this year’s ten finalists have been chosen through the online voting platform after these entrees campaigned for votes from their friends and peers on Sastudy.co.za, South Africa’s premier source of information on institutions, course requirements, financial aid and the lifestyles of students across beautiful Mzanzi.

The following finalists will be competing to make their diverse dreams become a reality: ) Mudanalo Mukhuwana from Cape Town is showing the world that women can succeed at anything, by pursuing her career in marine engineering.

“I want to be the chief engineer of a ship in ten years’ time and to prove woman can do that. Most of my efforts are targeted at inspiring women in the way I live my life.” ) Mokibelo Makgato from Polokwane dreams of becoming a chief financial officer. Giving back whenever he can, he helps young students through an accounting tutoring service that offers motivation, assistance and personal support.

“I want to build an empire. I owe it to society to give back, because I know what it’s like to be lost.” ) Ishmael Ramushu from Polokwane wants to own his own business in architectural construction, to make money and look after his mother.

“I decided to pursue architecture as a career, because I have a talent for maths and drawing.

I know what I want and I work hard to get it.” ) Karabo Maloka from Klipgat lives out his passion for accounting by volunteering to teach young learners at his old school. Having earned a distinction in Accounting, his dream is to become a chartered accountant.

“The best part of the volunteering is that I get to be around people.” ) Reitumetse Molaoa from Bloemfontein is working towards becoming an environmental biotechnologist. As a mentor to young students, she aims to be a role model to help youngsters discover their potential.

“I hope someone will invest in me, so that I can pay it forward one day.” ) Penny Mchunu from Pretoria believes that she can change our country by choosing to become an economist and she has a burning desire to bring fairness in spend across our country.

“I can not overlook unfairness. I need to fix it. And I’m doing it for my mom and the children out there.” ) Dumisa Thethiwe from Tsomo is studying Entrepreneurship and Leadership and wants to open an NGO for youth development in his community.

“I believe that youth leadership skills are the key to the future. I want to take the youth to their full potential and to get them back to school.” ) Katlego Malatjie from Limpopo is en route to becoming a software developer, system analyst and a technician. While studying, he uses his IT knowledge to help other students by fixing their computers.

“I have a business plan and I want to use it to groom others to run the business – and create employment.” ) Zikhona Ngumbela from Cape Town dreams of working with businesses, getting them to

change our communities by using their CSI effectively.

“I am a change-maker that believes in change – and I don’t need a job title to do it.

I want to leave a legacy and be youth leader.” ) Carroll Tshabane from Limpopo dreams of becoming a doctor, and with patience, kindness and love for children she wishes to specialise in paediatrics.

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Invitation to Provincial Suppliers and Service Providers to Apply for Registration on the Supplier Database of the National Department of Social Development The National Department of Social Development is in the process of updating its Supplier Database. Potential suppliers and service providers are invited to apply for registration on the Supplier Database. Note that this invitation is extended to all service providers nationally who are qualified and have knowledge in the commodities listed below.

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FROM the left are Dan Khothule, MEC for Sports, Art, Culture and Recreation, Phindiwe Maseko, disctrict councillor, Kegomoditswe Mogobo, mayor of the Tokologo Municipality, and Boitumelo Seage, councillor responsible for sport.

Photo: Sidwell Guduka

Sports courts for small towns

} Sidwell Guduka

IT is dry and hot in the sleepy Southern Free State towns of Dealesville and Hertzogville.

The emerald green sports fields found elsewhere in South Africa are unknown here.

So the residents of these small towns were over the moon when Dan Khothule, the MEC for Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation, handed over brand new fenced multi-purpose facilities with synthetic mats to them on Sunday.

According to the MEC, each multi-purpose court is worth R1,5 million.

“This is the first sports facility of its kind in the Free State, and therefore Dealesville and Hertzogville have a special priviledge to be the first towns to receive it. As the department we are trying our level best to bring about change in the communities we live in,” Khothule told Express.

“We want the youth to be involved in meaningful activities. We do not just encourage the youth to be involved in sports, but we provide them with facilities. We are trying to keep them away from the streets, drugs and alcohol,” he said.

Khothule said as part of their efforts to ensure that communities have access to sports

and are presented with adequate facilities to engage in different sporting codes, the multipurpose sport courts are aimed at enhancing the department’s vision of encouraging all people in communities to actively take part in different sport and recreational activities.

“A total of 12 different sporting codes can be played on these courts. I’m talking about sports like soccer, hockey, netball, basketball and indigenous games. I believe the courts will accomodate all the youth,” the MEC said.

The courts are also suitable as training and development grounds for local coaches to improve upon their skills and excel in their respective sports codes.

“I want to appeal to the local community to take good care of these facilities, because they are built for them. They will benefit their children.”

On the same day, Khothule handed over boxing equipment to the people of Kutlwanong in Odendaalsrus. The event took place at the AME Church.

“We have a serious problem of gangsterism in Odendaalsrus. I think there are about 42 group of gangs in that area. So we want to make sure that the youth take part in sport,” Khothule said.

Injury might keep De Villiers out of match JEAN DE VILLIERS, Springbok captain, is in doubt for Saturday’s final match of the Incoming Series against Samoa at Loftus Versfeld.

De Villiers injured his right sternoclavicular joint and second rib early in last weekend’s 30-17 victory over Scotland in Nelspruit.

“Jean was able to continue playing, but was in some discomfort after the game,” said the Springbok team doctor, Craig Roberts.

“He could not train on Monday and we will reassess him in the next few days before making a final call on his availability to face Samoa.”

Apart from the injuries to De Villiers and loose forward Arno Botha, who has been ruled out of rugby for the rest of the season with a se-

rious knee ligament injury, there were only a few more bumps and bruises from the Scotland match. Pierre Spies and Jannie du Plessis both sustained lacerations to the face, while Eben Etzebeth complained of mild discomfort in his AC joint. These three players, as well as Willem Alberts, did not take part in the full training session on Monday.

“Willem is returning from a side strain and his workload during the early part of the week will be managed, but at this stage he’s looking good for a possible return this weekend.”.

The Springbok coach, Heyneke Meyer, said no risks would be taken with any player who was not 100% fit to play. – Sport24

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Freedom of running } Sidwell Guduka EVERY once in a while when talent like that of 30-year-old athlete Boy Soke emerges, one is tempted to use old and tired clichés.

In this case it is quite tempting to say the University of the Free State’s BCom Management student has taken to the sport like a duck to water.

Having been introduced to the sport while he was in st. 3 (gr. 5) at primary school, Soke made waves in both the junior and senior level of the sport and his achievements have seen him criss-crossing the country and travelling overseas in pursuit of glory.

“I learned at a young age to love running and the freedom that it brings. I run because it’s my passion, and not just a sport.

“I run with dreams in my heart. Desire is the most important factor in the success of any athlete,” Soke told Express.

The Welkom-born is currently on the mend from surgery that took place on 30 May. He ruptured his tendon achilles on his left foot.

“I’m recovering well at home.

The doctors have advised me to rest until I have fully recovered. I walk with crutches while my leg is healing. I’m going to remove a plaster on my foot after six weeks. I’ll probably start training at the end of October,” Soke said.

His achievements include winning the 2007 Senior Southern Region (cross-country) in Malawi, 2009 Southern Region Championships (track and field) in Botswana, 2009 World Student Games in Serbia, 2009 Senior Southern Region (cross-country) in Mauritius and 2009 World Cross Country in Jordan.

Soke also competed in the 2004 Cross Country in Turkey following his qualification in Mauritius.

He was part of Teas South Africa Students that went to Turkey in 2005.

In 2006, he competed in the Commonwealth Games in Australia and Africa Championships in Mauritius.

A year later, he competed in the All-Africa Games, Senior Southern Region (cross-country) and World Cross Country in Algeria, Malawi and Kenya – respectively.

Other events where he competed were Ethiopia Championships (cross-country) and World Championships in Scotland (both 2008).

“I didn’t run in 2010 because of an injury.

I was a bit frustrated because I wanted to start from where I left off the previous year.

“In 2011, I ran the World Cross Country in Spain. The last major event where I took part was the World Champs’ half-marathon in China the same year.

Last year I didn’t run at all.”

Bafana bows out of qualifiers } Sidwell Guduka THERE is nothing to celebrate for South Africa.

Bafana Bafana bowed out of the 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifiers following a 2-1 loss to Ethiopia at the National Stadium in Addis Ababa on Sunday. But soon the news emerged that the Wayla Antelopes were facing disciplinary proceedings for fielding an ineligible player in their match against Botswana earlier this year.

The sad truth is that even if Ethiopia forfeit their 2-1 away win against Botswana, they would top Group A with a win in their final game against the out of sorts Central African Republic (CAR).

Back to Saturday’s encounter – Bafana Bafana took a deserved lead against Ethiopia through Benett Parker after the halfhour mark, but the home side drew level before the break.

However, Parker turned from hero to villain when he headed the ball straight into his own net; sending the home fans into raptures.

“It was important for us to win at home.

South Africa gave us a ‘free’ goal. We’ll be going to CAR for a visit in our last qualifying match. I’ll be using our second string squad in that particular game,” Sewnet Bishaw, Ethiopia coach, told television cameras after the match.

On the other hand, Bafana coach, Gordon Igesund, was happy with his charges’ overall performance despite the loss.

“The dream is over for us as far as 2014 Brazil is concerned.

“Now we have to regroup and see what lies ahead of us. My mandate was to qualify the team for the World Cup and I didn’t do that, so I will have to wait and see what will happen as it is no longer in my hands.

“It was a difficult assignment from the beginning having lost some crucial points in the early stages of the qualifiers, but I agreed to the challenge, because I believed we could make it, sadly it was not to be,” said Igesund.

PASSIONATE ATHLETE: Boy Soke.

Photo: Supplied