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‘Out with foreigners’

Community wants all their grievances to be heard } Boipelo Mere MEMBERS of the Independent Communities of the Northern Cape threatened to destroy all foreigners’ businesses in the province whilst they wait for a response on the memorandum that they delivered to the Northern Cape Legislature.

During a recent march from the Galeshewe circle to the Northern Cape Legislature, the members, including shack owners of Soul City, handed over memorandums of grievances to Tex Moraladi and Epang Matolweni at the legislature.

The members plan to apply Operation Go Home by 2 July on the foreigners as they are allowed by the municipality to operate their businesses under unhygienic conditions.

They also threatened to dump faeces and rubbish in the councillors’ yards if the municipality continued to cut off poor people’s electricity.

This they plan to do in groups of less than ten people as they stated that they would not be arrested “according to the law”.

“We don’t want politics; all we want is service delivery. We are sick and tired of John Block or Agnes Ntlangula’s lies. If the municipality makes the mistake of ever cutting a single house’s electricity, faeces will spill. This march is on behalf of all the people in the province, including those in rural areas,” said Brian Banga, the convener of the march.

One of the marchers, a 56-year-old woman, said that she was sick of the municipality demanding R500 from her as an unemployed mother.

“These politicians just keep on lying and promising. I have been an ANC volunteer for 15 years and also served in the struggle with the likes of Conny Seoposengwe, but they end up being the ones who benefit from the struggle alone. Our municipality also does not avail land for the poor and do away with these veldts that pose a danger to our lives.

Those high up only act when their children fall prey to the dangers,” said the woman.

“These politicians steal from us. The municipality cannot give us land, but they allow foreigners to operate their witchcraft in our town. We will not kill them, we will just let them leave the same way that they

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MEMBERS of the Independent Communities of the Northern Cape threatened to force foreigners to return home. came here,” emphasised Banga.

Pastor Lesley Sehemo said that government was out of touch with its people.

“These are serious issues that we raise.

What happened to poverty alleviation programmes that they were preaching, what do these poor indigents have to do for their plights to be heard?”

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Matolweni raised concerns about the action date, which is 1 July.

He said that there were no politicians available for house-sittings and action plans at present.

He requested that they meet again with the leadership to get an extension as they would only return on 22 July.

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“We don’t want politics; all we want is service delivery. We are sick and tired of John Block or Agnes Ntlangula’s lies.”

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Messages of support given at event } Boipelo Mere TO precede the official opening of the Northern Cape’s House of Traditional Leaders the Department of Cooperative Governance and Human Settlement (COGHSTA) held a gala evening to allow for messages of support and to welcome visitors who came from as far as Limpopo and Namibia’s Houses of Traditional Leaders.

The representatives of the National House of Traditional Leaders also came to give a message of support, while the speaker of the Northern Cape’s legislature, Adv. Kenny Mmoiemang, gave a key-note address on behalf of the MEC of COGHSTA, Alvin Botes.

The national chairperson of the House of Traditional Leaders, Kgosi Poncho Maubane, could not attend, but sent Kgosi Tshepo Mavundla on his behalf.

In his message of support Mavundla gave stern advice to the fairly new traditional house on matters of governance and their status in their communities.

Mavundla pointed out that generally the traditional leaders all over were faced with insurmountable problems and he urged other dikgosi to hold fast in their quest to reclaim their position in the communities.

“We have a long way to go, that is why I concur with the ANC struggle song called Indelendlela esi hambayo, meaning the road we are travelling in is difficult,” said Mavundla.

He further encouraged dikgosi to guard against betrayal and ensure that they were not easily convinced, but made sure that they did not dissociate themselves from their communi-

ties.

“Take authority and initiatives in the communities and demand to be part of service delivery as it happens in your communities,” he added.

Promising the Northern Cape House of Traditional Leaders that the national house is behind them, Mavundla advised them that they should know that leadership was a process not a title.

Mmoiemang assured the House of Traditional Leaders that as per the decision of the ANC conference in Polokwane, the houses of traditional leaders would be fully supported, particularly pertaining to the issue of rural development.

Mmoiemang reminded the audience that the house was opening in June as the country commemorated the gallant fight of the youth of the country against the monstrous apartheid regime of the time.

“16 June is an important day in the calendar of the dem-

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traditional leaders as they were part of the traditional communities, particularly in Kuruman.

Kgosi Pelonomi Toto, who was the programme director, told the gala that Kgosi Mahura, Kgosi Pule Bareki and Kgosi Jantjie represented the Northern Cape in the national house.

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ocratic revolution. It is the epitome of the struggle,” said Mmoiemang.

To the House of Traditional Leaders Mmoiemang promised them that the legislature took note of the critical role that the House of Traditional Leaders played in the society. He promised that there was no way in which councillors could not subject themselves to the rule of the

SA and China to take hands SOUTH AFRICA and China can learn a lot from each other, especially in the areas of collective bargaining, industrial relations, inspections and enforcement services as well as social protection.

This is the view of the Labour minister, Mildred Oliphant, who met with Mr Wang Xiaochu, a Chinese deputy minister of Human Resources in Social Security.

They met in bilateral talks on the side-lines of the International Labour Conference 2013 in Geneva.

“We are looking at other areas of cooperation.

Previously we have worked with China on the training of inspectors. We have indicated that we can learn from employment services while they have indicated a need to study our social protection like the work we are doing at the Unemployment Insurance Fund,” said Oliphant.

Both ministers indicated that youth employment was one of the biggest challenges they are facing at the moment with China having at least an unemployment rate of 4,1%.

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Tutudesks change learners’ lives KUMBA SISHEN IRON ORE MINE, in conjunction with Media24, made a huge difference to the lives of learners from at least 15 primary schools in the Northern Cape.

The two companies donated 500 Tutudesks to the primary schools.

That is after the realisation that many learners all over the world don’t have desks on which they can sit and work whilst at school.

According to Kumba, it is estimated that there is a shortage of almost 3,6 million desks in South Africa.

A Tutudesk to write on plays a vital role in the development of a child’s literary development.

It is regarded as an easy tool for a child to write on and do his or her schoolwork.

The primary schools that benefitted from the handover are Relikile, Mapoteng, Vlakfontein, AB Kolwane, Maikaelelo, Lareng, March, Maipeing, Boitshireletso, Makolokomeng, Tsoe, Bojeklakgoma, Hotazel, Gamasego and Manyeding.

LEARNERS of the Grade R class of the Mapoteng Primary School receive the Tutudesks from Oduetse Kolberg, practioner for Local Economic Development Kumba Iron Ore Mine, and Thobega Mmasabata, head of department at the Mapoteng School.

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Don’t miss Spontaan auditions on Friday

JOHN BLOCK, MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, with the deputy minister of Public Enterprises, Bulelani Magwanishe, during the machines’ handover at the Northern Cape (NC) Urban FET College.

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Welding machines to benefit learners } Boipelo Mere

NORTHERN CAPE (NC) URBAN FET COLLEGE STUDENTS will also greatly benefit from the welding machines donated by Transnet aimed at assisting their lecturers during practical skills training. The official handover of the machines, worth R250 000, was done during the recent Youth Expo at the campus where State-Owned Companies (SOC) such as Eskom, Transnet, SAA, Mango and Denel exhibited career and training opportunities.

Youth and learners from around Kimberley were given an opportunity to ask questions about their different career choices.

A Memorandum of Understanding between Transnet and the

college was signed on the day to agree on affording the learners and lecturers the processes to follow in order to gain in the engineering field.

The expo was part of the provincial engagement forum whereby the deputy minister of Public Enterprises, Bulelani Magwanishe, and his task team met with MEC for Economic Development and Tourism, John Block, to discuss the progress on capital expenditure projects taking place in the province with local business and youth stakeholders.

The deputy minister came with a task team which comprised senior managers of SOC and senior officials of the Departments of Public Enterprises and Economic Development, local and district

municipalities, municipal mayors and officials.

The team is meant to operationalise the decisions of the Provincial Engagement and remove obstacles hampering the implementation of infrastructure projects currently being undertaken by SOC such as Eskom, Transnet and Alexkor.

Provincial Engagements also aims to strengthen the initiative of Minister Malusi Gigaba’s stakeholder engagements with provincial governments to outline and present the country’s infrastructure development plans and engage with the provinces on the SOC capital expenditure projects.

They are further to ensure they are aligned with the Provincial Economic and Growth Strategies.

SPONTAAN, Central South Africa’s favourite and biggest singing competition, is back.

Come and pit your singing talents against the best in Central South Africa at the Diamond Pavilion Shopping Mall on Friday, 21 June. The auditions start at 14:00. The venue is right next to the Wimpy on the ground floor.

Once again amazing prizes are up for grabs.

Rules for the competition are as follows: ) You must be 16 years or older on 1 July. ) For the regional competitions 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. ) No pre-registration is required.

Simply arrive, pay R20 and register.

Auditions Kuruman: Thursday, 20 June.

Time and place announced soon.

Bloemfontein: Thursday, 13 June at 17:00; Saturday, 15 June at 09:00 and Saturday, 22 June at 09:00. All at the Volksblad office.

Welkom: Thursday, 13 June, at 13:00 at the Metro theatres in Stateway.

Kroonstad: Tuesday, 18 June, at 14:00 at Round Table 42’s club house.

Bethlehem: Thursday, 6 June at 14:00 at the Frontier Inn and Casino (Coachman’s Saloon).

Singing can win you big prizes THE following prizes can be won in this year’s Spontaan: ) 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. The total value for all of the finalists is R40 000. ) PwC: For the winner R1 000 in cash, runner- up: R700 in cash and third place: 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 will each receive three nights’ accommodation for two people including breakfast. ) PCB Productions: A photo shoot for the winner, runner-up and third place 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.

} Dimakatso Lechwenyo THIS is for the African girls, sisters with curves and juicy brown lips for the slender queen with brown skin that could colour the heaven and full-figured ladies soaked in African pride This is for the African crowns fashioned in crows and dreadlocks For the crowns covered in turbans and seshweshwe doeks that smell of holy oil For the crowns that were once, for the colonised crowns and for the crowns that still seek their place in this world of label attachments This is for the African queens and empressors mothers who love themselves without conditions sisters who have found their beauty in their own skin

and be girls that still journey the roads of make me up to find beauty in the many mirrors of our society This is for the rain queens Women who know how to praise God and God alone Proverb 31 girls who fear God and have nations bow at their feet these are the black mermaids of our time who speak in voices of thunder and know that it is best and silent after the rain These are women who patapata in the storms and sow together the winds of wisdom to clothe and raise their children this is for the African woman She who is powerful in silence and whose wisdom shines when she smiles She is woman, She is African Africa the dawn of day when women kneel down to praise the King of Zion Women who teach their off-

spring that Jehovah is God who lives in the heart of every being women who feel no shame in being called a black beauty and know better than to be labelled as the stepdaughters of God when he in fact is their father These are the African Barbies Descendents of this continent whose potential knows no boundaries Beauty that is robbed of its place by tabloits and fashion trends Beauty that is defined and sacred She is woman, She is African She is Nosipho, ke Dimakatso, Ke kagisho, Maletlhogonolo le Mapaseka Ke serurubele sa mariga Kganya ya ngwedi, palesa ya selemo Ke mosadi wa mo Africa Ke mosadi wa mo Africa Ke mosadi wa mo Africa

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Mosadi wa mo Africa

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Big day for granny } Boipelo Mere BEHIND every granny’s many years of life one will find the big secret: respect your elders so that the days of your life will be increased. But that is not Granny Magdelena Salton’s only secret.

The ANC Women’s League Sipho Ngijima branch hosted a 100th birthday celebration for Salton last week.

The event was attended by Vincent Diraditsile, the speaker of the Sol Plaatje Municipality, Dr Thapelo Dithebe, the ANC chairperson of Frances Baard and David Molusi, the chief whip at the provincial legislature, as well as other ANC branch members and councillors.

One of her 21 grandchildren, Queeny Khuzwayo, revealed more interesting secrets about her granny to Northern Cape Express. She revealed that her grandmother always encouraged all her children and grandchildren to eat bananas and drink lots of water.

“I am always excited about and proud of being around my grandmother, who is still a strong and good looking at her age.

“She has always been a strong person who believes in using ‘botteltjies’ for all illnesses.

Therefore she was never sick until now recently with arthritis.

“Even this morning she wanted to wash herself. She always says we must drink water in order to keep our skin smooth and stay young,” added Queeny whilst looking at her granny with admiration.

According to the 32-year-old she keeps her grandmother’s secrets and keeps on getting compliments about her looks.

The other secret she revealed was that her granny always taught her that a girl is not supposed to reveal her ‘kruis’(the lower back part of a woman) and never answer back to an older person, even if they were wrong.

One of her granny’s biggest teachings was to pray and attend church.

“My grandmother has never discriminated against any church; as long as you serve the

VINCENT DIRADITSILE, the speaker of Sol Plaatje, also visited another granny, Suzan Riet, from Club 2000 who celebrated her 111th birthday in December to give her a present.

A 100TH BIRTHDAY party was held for granny Magdelena Salton.

Lord and thank Him all the time. All of us, including our children, still know that we have to pray before each meal.

“Whenever I take too long during a bath she will remind me never to overdo it, because I will chase my luck way,” she laughed.

According to another grandchild, Meisie Khuzwayo, Granny Magdelena can still walk around, as she hates the wheelchair, washes herself and engages in a conversation.

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Madiba dedicated his youthful energies to As he recovers in hospital, let’s keep him in fight against oppression, apartheid and coloni- our prayers, for a speedy recovery. alism. In his famous speech delivered during the Let those who turn 18 years, apply for a green Rivonia trial, he said: “I have fought against bar-coded ID document, in order to participate black domination, and I have fought against in the 2014 national and provincial general elecwhite domination. I have cherished the ideal of tions. Make sure that you are registered where a free and democratic country in my heart. you are staying.

“This is an ideal that I will live for, if needs Be part of the change that you would want to be, this is an ideal for which I am prepared to see in your community and in your country. die.”

Join thousands of young people who are leading Madiba dedicated his life for us, the children this country to a brighter future. Let us do it for of today’s generation, to live in a free and demo- Madiba, let us do it for democracy and let us do cratic country. it for development under a progressive governHe gave up everything to see us grow up in ment that cares for its youth.

Church said that he has known granny Magdelena for over 40 years.

“She has always been a good-hearted and peaceful person.

“She used to be an active member of the church, but now, due to her age, we are the ones who return the good by visiting her regularly for prayer sessions. She appreciates this a lot, because she likes to participate,” the reverend said.

“We pray for her to have strength in more years to come.

“Her age means that she was part of starting the organisation, as it also celebrated its centenary.

“She signified unity and did not fight for positions,” said Dithebe of the ANC. Diraditsile, the speaker, said that it was very seldom that people were blessed with reaching 100 years.

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be treasured.

“We should consider ourselves lucky to have her in our lives, as she is an icon. If you get such a blessing you should protect it with your life,” concluded Diraditsile.

Molusi said: “Some of us are already battling at the age of 50. What about 70? We are grateful as branch members to be part of such a celebration.

Granny was born in 1913, and got married to Klaas Salton, who later passed away. She has two sons aged 78 and 81, 21 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and 3 great-greatgrandchildren.

The Sol Plaatje speaker proceeded to visit another granny, Suzan Riet, from Club 2000 who celebrated her 111th birthday in December to give her a present. ) Go to Express’s website, www.expressnews.co.za, te see more pictures of this special birthday celebration.

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Vulnerable kept warm during winter } Boipelo Mere THE Tsholofelo Care Centre in Galeshewe will be able to keep their children warm throughout the winter thanks to Nedbank in partnership with the Brimstone Investment Corporation. The centre received 200 blankets through the Nedbank Winter Campaign.

The Tsholofelo Care Centre provides special care to children living in informal settlements and those living with families infected and affected by HIV/Aids.

The winter campaign, currently

in its fourth consecutive year, is reported to have had an investment of over R2,3 million since its launch in 2010 and aims at helping more vulnerable citizens who are unable to keep themselves warm during cold winter months.

According to Kone Gugushe, this is the fourth year that they gave back to the Northern Cape to ensure that the province’s most vulnerable citizens are protected from the harsh winter conditions.

“This is in line with our continued commitment to uplift communities within which we

operate.

“Our aim is to help ease the winter season burden on those who are presently in no position to do so,” added Gugushe.

ESTHER POTA, Tsholofelo Crèche founder, Patience Sibanda, Brimstone Investment Corporation, Khadi Moloi, Frances Baard District Municipality executive mayor, Agnes Ntlhangula, executive mayor: Sol Plaatje Local Municipality, Lorraine Mc Anda, area manager: Nedbank, and Councillor Mpampi.

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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.

Exciting Career Opportunities Kuruman United Manganese of Kalahari (Pty) Ltd (UMK), a leading empowerment company intent on sustainable mining and socio-economic development, seeks specialists to join its fast growing manganese mine.

UMK has been awarded a Mining Right over 15 000 ha of land to the north of a dynamic Kuruman.

Why not become part of the team that plans to mine an output of between 1,5 million and 2 million tonnes of manganese each year’ With a life of mine in excess of 30 years, this well-poised company will be able to unlock your talents.

MOGOROSI MOTSHUMI from Batho drawing one of his cartoons.

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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 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 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.

Control Room Operator (Technical and Operational) (Ref. CRO(TO) 112951)

Patterson Grade C Lower based on previous experience The Control Room operator is a shift role responsible for the effective operational control and monitoring of the Process Plant through the control room control and management systems and to coordinate the general Mine situation as may be required.

Responsibilities: • Mine operation within required parameters • Steady control of production circuit • React appropriately to abnormal activities and notify relevant Senior Officials and/or Operators by radio/telephone • Direct the activities of personnel on the mine to correct defects by allocating relevant tasks • Assist Engineering personnel to maintain equipment in Control Room area • Take charge during breakdowns and emergencies and notify standby personnel • Maintain and operate relevant fire/evacuation alarm system • Control entire process through utilization of relevant control systems like SCADA • Ensure that the activities in the Control Room area match the requirements of the whole mine • Maintain steady volume control of the circuit by monitoring it within entire mine parameters • Call in expertise where needed • Ensure correct procedures are followed during start up and shut down of relevant circuits and equipment • Identify and communicate possible hazards and risks to responsible and affected personnel • Promote safety awareness in allocation of all tasks over radio/telephone • Compile accurate shift report at the end of each shift • Generate report and trends for management on request • Log any incidents, instructions and important changes made in the plant and record breakdowns should they occur • Changing tasks and machine settings on the shift to minimize the effect of unexpected problems • Stopping the operation if the working conditions are unsafe and pose hazardous environment • Enter job requests into the “KARABO” maintenance system.

Minimum requirements: • Matric or equivalent education • Artisan trade qualification • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Artisan in the mining industry • Computer literacy and role specific computer skills • Report writing and communication skills • Systematic approach • High degree of numeracy.

Key attributes (amongst others): • Ability to function within a team environment • Ability to work under pressure and be independent • System knowledge and application of relevant policies and procedures • Planning and organising skills • Interpersonal skills • SHE knowledge • Administration skills • Self-starter • Attention to detail • Results driven • Statutory knowledge of relevant legislation.

Receptionist

(Ref. R 112951)

Patterson Level B Lower The incumbent will be responsible for providing secretarial, clerical and administrative support in order to ensure that UMK services are provided in an effective and efficient manner.

Responsibilities: • Provide office support services to the Head of Department in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the UMK administration building • Receive, direct and relay telephonic messages and fax messages • Greet, assist and/or direct visitors • Receive mail and distribute to the relevant staff member • Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence • Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference telephonic calls • Make preparations for UMK management meetings • Respond to immediate community inquiries • Provide word-processing and secretarial support to UMK management • Monitor the use of supplies and equipment in the UMK office complex • Coordinate the repair and maintenance of office equipment • Perform receptionist functions • Assist UMK management and other staff as requested • Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum requirements: • Matric with 3 years’ relevant experience in office administration or as a receptionist • Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills • Computer skills including the ability to use spreadsheet and word processing programs at a highly proficient level • Stress management skills • Time management skills • Ability to handle more than one request at a time • Effective verbal and listening communication skills.

Key attributes (amongst others): • Computer literacy with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and Internet • Mining system knowledge • Data analysis and trend reporting • Measurable value adding initiatives • Demonstrate sound work ethics • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Please note that the reference MUST be quoted on your application.

Please note the following: • Successful candidates will be required to provide a valid medical certificate and may be required to undergo certain medical assessments • Psychometric and other assessments may be used as part of the selection process • Verification of all credentials may be done • Must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.

How to apply: Interested applicants can forward an abridged CV to: recruitment@umk.co.za or fax: 086 236 1188.

The onus is on you to ensure that the reference number is reflected on your application.

Closing date: 5 July 2013.

If you have not been contacted within 30 days after the closing date, kindly deem your application as unsuccessful.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO EMPLOYMENT EQUITY CANDIDATES IN LINE WITH THE COMPANY’S EMPLOYMENT EQUITY PLAN. Only candidates who meet the stated requirements will be considered.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

www.ayandambanga.co.za 112951

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EXPRESS NORTHERN CAPE, WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE 2013

KEENAN THOMAS and his wife, Karabo, relaxing at their home in Home Valley. With them are Mela-Quoshma (left), Thomas’s niece, and their two children, Jo-beney and Jose.

Thomas’s heart lies here

Photo: Boipelo Mere

} Boipelo Mere

KIMBERLEY, like many other places in the Northern Cape, is endowed with talent and like the minerals of the province the talent is likely to fade away without the inhabitants having had the joy of sharing in the glory and direct gains.

That is why when you ask many soccer lovers in Kimberley if they know the name Keenan Thomas, they will look vacantly at you, thinking, before they give an emphatic no.

But Keenan Thomas, like Jimmy Tau, Joseph and Richard Henyekane, Ricardo Julies and Norman Smith, was born and bred in the dusty streets of Kimberley’s townships Galeshewe, Homevale and Greenpoint specifically, in the case of Norman Smith.

They are now money makers for other cities and people elsewhere in the country, and what does Kimberley get in return? Nothing.

It is partly this fact and an inborn quality in Keenan Thomas which causes him to ensure that he organises tournaments in his neighbourhood and Douglas every time he is on recess in June and December.

Two weeks ago he organised a tournament for u.15 players where four clubs from Homevale and Bloemanda squared it up for the trophys and certificates. Unlike the revered Jimmy Tau and the club-hopping Henyekane siblings, Thomas is not so well known in the soccer fraternity. Many people look disbelieving when told that Thomas is actually the property of Orlando Pirates and ever since he left Charlton Football Club in Douglas eight years ago, he has been on Pirates’ books.

His soccer roots are in a club called Bloemanda Junior Aces in Galeshewe. He played here before he went to play for Charlton FC in Douglas.

While playing for Charlton as a striker he and his club team mates had a taste of high flying football when they hosted the then PSL side Jomo Cosmos in Douglas for the Nedbank Cup. It was also a stroke of luck that Thomas, while playing for the provincial u.23 team, was spotted

by Steve Khompela amongst 150 other candidates. Khompela then included him in the national u.23 squad. This led to him joining the development side of Orlando Pirates.

In his days with Pirates he had gone through the hands of celebrated Pirates coaches like Augusto Palacios, who lured him to Pirates, the late Bibi Mutombo, Owen da Gama, and the championship winning Rudi Krol. It was Krol who loaned him out to African Warriors where he played in promotional play-offs with Black Leopards, Jomo Cosmos and Vasco da Gama.

Thomas was this past season loaned to the Milano Football Club from Cape Town which, like African Warriors, plays in the National First Division.

“It has been a good season for me as we ended the season in the fourth spot and I managed to score eight goals in 30 official games. I know that Pirates are monitoring me and I am pushing myself through the encouragement of my family and my agent, Gerry Kasisa. I am pushing myself to PSL as my age is also against me,” said Thomas.

Thomas is married to Karabo and they have two children. He said that his was a sports mad family as the medals and trophies in the sitting room showed.

His cousin, Ilse Gordon, also a sportswoman as she plays hockey, said she and the entire family were proud of Keenan and during her university days in KZN she used to brag about her cousin.

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