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LEARNERS are also forced to cross the veld in groups for their safe ty.
CONCERNED parents have to wait for their children at a notorious bridge in Homestead. Empty tins of glue were found under the bridge. Photos: Boipelo Mere
Veld haven for criminals
Parents concerned over the safety of their children } Boipelo Mere RESIDENTS of North View in Homestead say they are sick and tired of the veld that has turned into a haven for criminals in Rabia and Natasha Street, Homestead. The residents want the municipality to clean the area as it is used by school children of the surrounding schools and workers to and from work. There is a notorious bridge that the criminals are reported to be using as their hide-out to attack the victims. Empty tins of glue were also found on the scene. The criminals are reported to sometimes drag their victims behind the brick hills to rape them. Ruphus Rabie also confirmed that children and adults were robbed, assaulted and males
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and females were raped on that piece of land, of which some cases were not reported to the police. One of the most serious cases lately is the one of an 18-year-old-boy who was robbed and assaulted, which landed him in hospital. According to Adam Sulliman who also uses the road on a regular basis, they have written to the Public Protector, Human Rights Commission, MEC of Safety and the Sol Plaatje Municipality for intervention. “Everyone has responded to our letters except the municipality. The SAPS has also come to assess the area and promised to get back to us. We are afraid that the municipality will defend themselves that the area is private property, because we know that it used to be Corro-Brick. A tuck-shop owner in Rabia Street showed Express Northern Cape his injuries after he had
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been attacked by a group of tsotsis when he tried to stop them from robbing an elderly couple in front of his shop. There were three guys who tried to rob the couple, when we tried to stop them, they threw a brick at me and ran away. This is a very dangerous veld, we see the criminals sitting under the trees and smoking drugs whilst waiting for their victims, but we are too afraid to chase them away,” said the owner. Speaking to a group of parents who wait for their children at the bridge where the robberies happen, they said they were disappointed at the poor services and support they get from the police and the municipality. “Once you smell dagga, you must just know that there is trouble coming, all the victims say that. I have a six-year-old and 16 children pass here every day. Us parents have agreed to meet
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at the corner and come and collect our children in a group, because my son was robbed twice this year. It is not a solution to call the police because the criminals are gone by the time the police arrive. Then they patrol and search for the criminals on the tar roads. Every morning we find empty school bags and lunch boxes in the veld, they are left by those lazy tsotsis who refuse to go to school,” said Charne Klaaste, one of the parents. They revealed that Homestead was shared among three councillors that they did not know. Their small section called Rooi Dak is already a DA ward, divided among Ward 3 and Ward 24. ) Sello Matsie of the Sol Plaatje Municipality answered neither his office phone nor his cellphone. Express Northern Cape will publish his response on the website if he responds.
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Young mothers take control of life } Boipelo Mere VIOLET DINAWE* is amongst the many teenagers who left school after becoming a mother at a young age. However, Violet refuses to be a statistic and plans on going back to school and finish her matric next year, as her baby will be looked after by her mother. According to her, she had to drop out of school just before the matric examinations because her baby was born with a severe heart condition. “As much as I wanted to write my exams, I could not concentrate on anything any longer since he (my baby) was born and he was constantly in and out of hospital. With the support and encouragement from my family, I am fortunate to be able to return to school next year as he will be much stronger and older,” she said. But the situation is different for her friend, Dineo Seleka*, who is also a young mother who depends on her child’s support grant. Seleka left school in gr. 7 due to her background of poverty. She lives with her unemployed father. The two girls were amongst the girls around the Sol Plaatje Municipality schools who were invited by the Department of Social Development (DSD) to participate in the dialogue with young women and children on teenage pregnancy and HIV/Aids over the weekend. The dialogue is a joint venture with the national department, aimed at beating the ills of poverty and building sustainable communities in order to enhance communities to face challenges. In order for Seleka to attend the dialogue, she had to take her child along as she had no one to look after her. The Sol Plaatje Municipality was the first in the Northern Cape to host this two-day dialogue for girls aged 13 to 18, which will spread to other districts and provinces as well. At least five girls from each high school, especially schools with a high pregnancy rate, were identified.
“Through this workshop the girls from their different backgrounds share ideas and opinions, which also help the young mothers.” – Liz Botes
THE girls were seriously paying attention.
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According to Liz Botes, the HOD of the provincial DSD, teenage mothers and girls from different schools and different backgrounds were identified with partnerships from Isibindi and Love life. She also clarified that this is a preventative measure because not all the girls had children. “Through this workshop the girls from their different backgrounds share ideas, which also help the young mothers to realise that they are still teenagers. In order for Government to respond to the prevention of new HIV infections through addressing the structural, social, economic and behavioural factors that drive the HIV and TB epidemics it is imperative that we address the sexual reproductive health and rights of adolescents,”
said the HOD. According to the department, teenage pregnancy is extremely common and “problematic” in South Africa and its nature still a subject of debate as it reflects a pattern of sexual activity which puts teenagers at risk of HIV. “This way we are also motivating the girls to contribute in becoming agents of change in their communities by finding solutions in-
FELICITY STANDER bravely tackled teenage pregnancy issues. Photo: Boipelo Mere
stead of being helpless. They are given the platform to raise the challenges that they identified in their communities and suggest solutions that they think will make a difference or solve them,” she added. The girls, joined by only one boy, were energetic and vibrant during their discussions and presentations, although some of the topics raised emotions. The HOD, who spent the whole of Saturday with the girls, appreciated the input of the boy and said it showed them the importance to get a male perspective on the issues. Out of group discussions almost all the presenters identified poverty, peer pressure and substance abuse as the cause of teenage pregnancy. One of the presenters, pregnant Ntombifikile Xalaba, who attended the workshop with her younger sister, told the youth to stop blaming their background or their parents for falling pregnant or being sexually active. “Nowadays falling pregnant is a choice because there is so much education available. We are also in an era where we are given platforms and can talk freely. Before falling pregnant all you have to ask yourself is whether you are ready to raise a child,” she said. “One of the interventions we are in the process of adopting is the social behaviour change approach to respond to the social drivers of the epidemic such as early sexual debut, multiple and concurrent sexual partners and alcohol and substance abuse. These factors are driving unwanted and unplanned pregnancies as well as HIV and STI’s,” she continued. Botes further explained that the way forward would be for the department to identify relevant stakeholders who were suggested by the youngsters to attend a follow-up session with the same team in order for them to commit as far as they could to assist. The information sourced from the dialogues will also be used to strengthen a comprehensive HIV prevention programme for the youth and to curb teenage sexual activities and teenage pregnancy. *Names have been changed to protect identity.
Solutions suggested THESE were the solutions that were suggested by the youth during the dialogue: ) Condom distribution at schools. ) Schools to become more strict. ) Use social networks to distribute relevant information. ) All tavern owners or bottle stores to
contribute positively to community upliftment. ) Promote contraceptives in order for the youth to use it without shame. ) Build more recreational facilities and youth clubs. ) Open youth clinics.
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We are not one-sided, says ANC } Lerato Sebe THE ANC has sent a press release in response to accusations by the DA that they are operating one-sidedly and make promises to people, but in the end only look after their own. This is after the DA reported in a press release that an elderly couple in Warrenvale were send away empty-handed after being promised blankets from the premier of the Northern Cape, Sylvia Lucas. Daniel Jacobs (83) said that they were invited by the community leaders to go to the hall as the municipality was handing out blankets to the elderly. “We were still queuing when the councillors of the ANC told us that if we did not have their (party) membership cards, we would not receive blankets,” Jacobs said. “We turned around because we were not members of the party,” he said. “This trick to win votes is truly a shame. “Every person in South Africa, despite their political views, should receive the same treatment,” said the DA couple. The ANC responded that they were disappointed that some elderly people at Warrenvale did not attend
the event when the premier was visiting. Describing the premier as a very caring person, they added that she initiated this event in response to the reality of the recent extreme cold weather conditions. Jan Louw, a public representative of the DA in Warrenton, says that this kind of behaviour from the opposition party happens all the time. He said that DA supporters were even too scared to wear their DA Tshirts because then they would not be eligible for working projects and/ or their children were disadvantaged when it came to job opportunities. “People in the Northern Cape are poor and are dependent on help from local government, but if you are a DA supporter, your luck is out,” he mentioned. “We respect all people and their constitutional right to belong to a political organisation of their choice and will not prey on people’s vulnerability by addressing their needs on the basis of political patronage,” read the statement. Stating that the handover was not to ask for votes from the community, but to respond to their needs in the spirit of Ubuntu, the ANC gave the couple blankets.
SOPHIE JACOBS (79) and her husband, Daniël (83).
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Man caught red-handed after theft } Boipelo Mere POLICE in Hopetown are investigating a case of possession of suspected stolen goods after a 30-yearold male was arrested near the farm De Bron near Hopetown after
police were summoned to a complaint of house breaking in progress at the farm on 20 August at approximately 21:40. Capt Gilbert Dikgetsi, the Visible Policing head of Hopetown, rushed to the scene. While en route
to the farm, they came upon a suspicious-looking male on a bicycle who was immediately searched and loaded into the police vehicle. Footprints and bicycle tyre tracks allegedly matching those of
the male suspect and his bicycle were found on the scene. The police transported the male to his house and during the search of the premises found nine rolls of aluminium wire, two lengths of copper wire and a grease gun
which was allegedly stolen. The approximate street value of the suspected stolen goods is R3 000. The suspect will appear before the Hopetown Magistrate’s Court soon.
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Public Protector lends NC an ear } Lerato Sebe
A FEW frustrated members of the community crowded the Provincial Legislature to voice their issues relating to a lack of service delivery from the Sol Plaatje Municipality and various provincial departments. The Public Protector, Adv. Thuli Madonsela, who was in the province for the National Stakeholder Dialogue, listened to the community as they complained about their dissatisfaction with the management of Sol Plaatje Municipality and the Department of Health, amongst others. The issue of non-recognition of workers and uneven work compensation were one of the concerns the employees of health had and needed clarification on. The other issues relating to health were that TB patients refused to take their treatment and also the lack of security in local clinics. “The issue that the municipality’s incentives are more than that of the Department of Health has always been a problem that was not initiated by us (current management), but actually dates back to those that were in power in the past,” Agnes Ntlhangula responded. “Processes are being followed regarding this issue and plans to rectify the incentive issue are in the pipeline.” Another concern of one of the community members was the “mushrooming” of tuckshops in the community. It is alleged that a complaint about the operation of illegal tuckshops was made to the Sol Plaatje Municipality in February 2012 but nothing was made to prevent this. “There is not much we can do to avoid people opening illegal tuck-shops if the money has already been paid to the seller and home owners. This is more of a police matter,” said the mayor. One of the most common issues among the community members was the issue of land and housing claims. About four members of the community shared their grievances regarding land that rightfully belonged to them but was issued to other people that did not have any ownership to the land.
ADV. THULI MADONSELA and complainant, Piet Mocholo. Kgomotso Segami is one of the people who complained about people illegally occupying their ancestral land at Pniel. “I have been asking for the eviction of these people since 29 February 2013 but no action has been taken in this regard. These people are destroying our property,” said Segami. Boitumelo Stout, a councillor representing his community, needed assistance with the Retswelele Phase 2 (Tswelelang location) Housing project. He asked that the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements and Traditional Affairs (COGHSTA) should hand over the project to the municipality since they (COGHSTA) could not render numerous services for the community. It is clear that the community has endless complains regarding the lack of service delivery from the municipality and the provincial departments. Adv. Thuli Madonsela promised to make further investigations regarding the numerous issues and to report back to the community
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about her findings in approximately six months. “Speed and accuracy are important factors that need to be taken into consideration during investigations, of which speed is one that I would personally have liked to adhere to,” the Public Protector said. “But I would rather have an accurate investigation than speed up an investigation and not get accurate results,” was Madonsela’s response on Thursday at the Northern Cape Stakeholder Consultative Meeting held at the Provincial Legislature. A final provincial report will be submitted to all affected departments with a request that they submit an action plan on how the affected municipalities and province will address the issues raised. Commenting on the status of the Postmasburg hospital where Madonsela paid a surprise visit, she described it as the “worst” hospital she has ever seen since her National Stakeholder Dialogue.
“The hospital really has incredible people who care about the people they serve, but the state of it is quite disappointing,” the Public Protector said. Adv. Kevin Malunga, who is the deputy Public Protector, accompanied Madonsela who was shocked to learn that the facility only had 45 beds; with 95% bed utilisation and only one doctor after two had resigned two months ago. “This doctor has to attend to all wards and is hardly off duty, with the assistance of seven nurses and 11 enrolled nurses who work on eight-hourly shifts,” said the astonished Madonsela. “The doctor also services four nearby clinics. At night, only one nurse is on duty.” The department reported that there are plans to appoint two more doctors and a few sessional doctors, although the facility is struggling to attract health-care professionals. The Public Protector was also disturbed by the lack of proper ventilation and controlled temperatures in the facility’s critical wards such as the paediatric section. It also did not have a functional theatre, and important equipment such as a sonar. “If a mother is in labour and needs a Caesarean operation, she will have to be referred to Kimberley, which is 220 km away. If a patient is in need of oxygen, staff have to run around the facility with a large cylinder of oxygen to help the patient concerned,” she said. Madonsela was, however, encouraged that efforts were being made to revamp the hospital and build a gateway clinic nearby, with the help of the local Kumba Iron Ore Mine. Tenders have also been put out for some critical equipment. The Department of Health further reports that some of the 50 doctors who will be returning from Cuba will be deployed to work in the area. “Our role is to act as a trigger mechanism to alert authorities to the needs of what we have identified and ensure that the needs are addressed,” the Public Protector mentioned. She then added that her office would work out plans to address the problems and oversee the implementation thereof.
Platfontein murderer sentenced to 14 years in jail
JOHUSHA PONDE (20) in court. }Boipelo Mere JOHUSHA PONDE (20) was sentenced to an effective 14 years’ imprisonment for the murder of 30-year-old Rebecca Kafuna from Platfontein. She is reported to have died because of multiple head injuries (inflicted with a sharp and blunt object) and strangulation. She also sustained vaginal injuries, as well as brutal injuries to her body, of which Ponde is accused. Ponde was found guilty on murder but acquitted on the rape charge in the Kimberley High Court and sentenced to an effective 14 years imprisonment on 19 August.
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The SAPS welcomes the decision of the Kimberley High Court, which was led by the suspects’ guilty plea. According to the SAPS report, the incident happened on 17 July 2012 at approximately 09:00 when the 36-weeks-pregnant deceased walked her child to school in Platfontein. Kafuna never returned home and her half-naked body was discovered in a dumping site in Platfontein on the following day, which led to the arrest of the suspect. The Kimberley Cluster commander, Major General Jean Abrahams lauds Detective Warrant Officer Desmond Markgraaf, the investigation officer, for a job well done and also thanks the community
for their assistance as witnesses in court. The SAPS is committed to creating a safe and secure environment for all people and this can only be achieved if individuals and communities cooperate with the police and bring forth information on criminals and their activities. “We are currently celebrating Women’s Month and the community should know that crimes against women and children are deemed very serious and remains a priority to the police,” said Abrahams. She further applauded Markgraaf of the Kimberley Detectives who ensured that he brought a water tight case to the court of law.
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Vosburg-Carnarvon road opened } Lerato Sebe THE newly upgraded dirt road which stretches for 60 km between Vosburg and Carnarvon is now officially open for use. This is after Dawid Rooi, the MEC for Roads and Public Works, opened the R5 million road. The road has been under construction since November 2010 for repairs made to the sides of the road, 11 km from Vosburg and 15 km from Carnarvon. The project was prolonged for another two and a half months before completing the Carnarvon portion due to heavy rains. It was only completed in January after intense labour. The construction of the tarred Vosburg-Carnarvon road is reported to have a direct, positive impact on the socio-economic status of 130 families. With that comes the advantage of the shorter travelling distances, lightened journeys, and many economic activities. “The ruling government has an outdated and neglected shortfall of unserviced dust roads which we
inherited from the former administration leadership,” said Rooi. According to the MEC, two established subcontractors completed most of the work valued, while 21 small businesses and upcoming subcontractors were given business to the value of R40 million. “The former administration, known for the implementation of apartheid, had a better future only for certain people in our land,” Rooi added. The national government is glad to announce the Presidential Infrastructure Programme that was cast in a different mould on the large scale of development of the roads and railways. “This is the reason why infrastructure development is a high priority in the Northern Cape,” said Rooi. The MEC also said that infrastructure development is central to the government’s strategy for growth, considering that businesses continue with productivity that will, in turn, balance the economy. “In South Africa, more than one
thousand people die every month, which causes irritable social and economic implications. According to statistics, one of the main factors of car accidents in our land, besides reckless and drunk drivers, is the bad road infrastructure,” the MEC added. He further mentioned that the newly opened road is the one which took the lives of the late former MEC of Sport, Arts and Culture, Brian Hermanus, and his personal assistant, Mervin Erlank. The advantage of the new tarred-road is the shorter travelling distances, lightened journeys, and many economic activities. “Scientists are pleased to know that the upgraded Vosburg-Carnarvon road will shorten the distance between the Northern Cape capital city and the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) site, which used to go via Britstown through to Victoria West and Loxton and then finally to Carnarvon,” revealed Rooi. He concluded by saying that tourists would also use this road from the Diamond City to the Karoo and the Western Cape.
MEC DAWID ROOI (left, Roads and Public Works) and MEC Mac Jack (Transport, Safety and Liaison). Photo: Supplied
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Nursery now even more baby-friendly } Boipelo Mere FOR Wilska Smith (15) babies do not belong behind bars, even though their mother did wrong and is in prison. Her dream of two years ago came true when her brainchild project, Babies Behind Bars, was declared successful and witnessed by top officials from various departments and sponsors. Through the help of local sponsors she managed to re-vamp the existing nursery to make it more friendly for the babies and mothers. Each one of the mothers were handed a baby bag during the launch day. The nursery was painted by learners of the St Cyprian’s Grammar School in Kimberley. Wearing her school uniform, the Diamantveld learner was given the honour of cutting the ribbon to officially declare the nursery at the Correctional Services open. She revealed that she had the idea two years ago and got the urge to start the project in May this year when the school asked them to come up with a community project. “One Friday I asked my mother to drop me off at the mall after school where I approached businesses for sponsorships. I could not believe how many people were willing to help,” exclaimed Wilska. “This project is close to my heart. I chose to make it a reality because I strongly believe that this is not the place for babies, but they also do not have a choice. I believe that they do not develop well and are lonely due to not seeing their families from a young age. They also do not get the feel of everything that is happening in the real world,” said the brave learner. Other provincial departments like the Department of Home Affairs, SAPS, Correctional Services, St Cyprian’s Grammar School and other sponsors made the event a success. According to the deputy provincial commissioner, Maj. Gen. Hilda Mohajane, the first two years of a child’s life are the most crucial times for the baby and mother. She said that they, as
DEPUTY PROVINCIAL COMMISSIONER OP ERATION OFFICER, MAROPENG MAMONE THI, puts one of the babies to bed. the SAPS, would continue their struggle to fight for women and children’s safety. Abednigo Mvula of Home Affairs said that they were proud to be associated with the project as women had the right to dignity and would be able to contribute to the well-being of society. “It is because of women that we are issuing the smart card IDs. Even if you are here, you have the right and deserve to be given up-to-date information and documentation. Mvula also issued unabridged birth certificates to the mothers. He explained to them that the certificates gave the mothers the opportunity to fill in the details of the fathers of their children. “The children deserve to know their fathers,” said Mvula. Marcellus Conway, the principal of the St Cyprians Grammar School, encouraged the women to make sure that the choices that they made did not affect the well-being of their children when they left the prison.
THE team that made the project a success in front of the wall that was painted by St Cyprians Grammar School learners. Maj. Gen. Hilda Mohajane, Alta le Roux (St Cyprians Grammar School), Wilska Smith, Denisha September, Mosa Ntlangula and Marcellus Con way(St Cyprians School principal). Photos: Boipelo Mere
WILSKA SMITH, cutting the ribbon of the nursery during the launch. Next to her is . Abedni go Mvula and Elisabeth Buthelezi.
The cidb is a schedule 3A public entity established in terms of CIDB Act, 38 of 2000, to provide leadership to stakeholders and to stimulate sustainable growth, reform and improvement of the construction sector for effective delivery and the industry’s enhanced role in the country’s economy.
AMENDED CIDB REGISTERS REGULATIONS CAME INTO EFFECT ON 01 AUGUST 2013. The Minister of Public Works has published reduced cidb requirements for contractors to register on the cidb Register of Contractors. The changes, which come into effect on 01 August, 2013 were published in Government Gazette No: 36629 of 02 July 2013 following a process of consultation and public comment. The amendments are intended to create better alignment of the Register of Contractors with the construction industry as well as the state of development of the emerging sector. Available on the cidb website: www.cidb.org.za the amendments to Construction Industry Development Regulations of 2004 introduce: Removal of Registered Professionals: Contractors no longer need to have professionals in their employ to qualify for certain Grades. Clients may specify required professionals at point of tender based on the specific project. Periodic Review of Tender Value Limits: The Minister must review the tender value limits at least once every three years. Adjustments may be published annually depending on market conditions. Reduced Track Record Requirements for Grades 2 to 9: The largest project completed requirement for Grades 3 to 9 is now reduced from 25% to 22.5% of tender value limit. At Grade 2 it has been reduced to 20%. Reduced Annual Turnover: Annual turnover is set at 50% of tender value limit for Grades 3 and above. There are no turnover requirements at the Grade 1 and 2 entry levels. This will enable contractors to maintain their Grades and also make it easier to upgrade. Improvement of the Joint Venture Grade Calculation: The Joint Venture grade calculator has been improved in terms of the introduction of a minimum grade required to be held by the lead partner. Removal of Method B: The amended regulations remove the option for enterprises with large financial capacity to obtain high grades without a track record. About the cidb: The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) is a Schedule 3A public entity. It is established through Act 38 of 2000. For more information visit: www.cidb.org.za or call cidb helpline: 0860 103 353 7791
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NC confirms representatives } Boipelo Mere THE Northern Cape has confirmed their u.16 metropolitan soccer challenge representatives this past weekend. This is after five schools from the five districts of the province battled it out at the AR Abass Stadium in Kimberley. The five schools had beaten their counterparts in their respective districts to arrive as hopeful finalists on Saturday, only to have the Gamohana Intermediate School from John Taolo Gaetsewe and the Kakamas High School from Namaqua as the eventual winners and provincial representatives. The other three schools were the Boresetse High School representing Francis Baard, Steinkopf High School from Pixley ka Seme and Orion High School from Siyanda. The five schools played with much determination showing their thirst to be the representatives of the province. As fate will have it, Kaka-
mas became the overall winners as they beat Steinkopf by 1-0, Orion by 2-0 and later beat Gamohana by 2-0. Gamohana had earlier played to a draw with Boresetse and won by 1-0 against Orion, which made them the second finalists and won a bet to go to the December finals in Limpopo. Speaking to the disappointed but upbeat coach of Gamohana, Gaobepe Mereeotlhe, Express Northern Cape learned that the school from the Maruping Village in Kuruman took sport seriously hence their status as a fellow representative at the December finals. According to Mereeotlhe the competition was generally tough and he praised Kakamas High for displaying such a high level of resilience throughout the day. “Our boys played well against a determined team, but we hope to do well at the national finals although the standard will definitely be high,” said Mereeotlhe who has been at Gamo-
hana for four years. He mentioned that his school’s girls u.15 soccer team won gold in Colesburg a while ago and that was the standard that they wished to be gauged at. Meanwhile, like many sports activities involving schools in black communities there was no sign of community members or parents of participating children in the stadium, which shows signs of disaffection even though soccer is supposedly a popular sport in the black communities. One teacher who Express spoke to about this display of lack of interest, pointed out that he thought the problem was with the organisers. “How will people come if they are not made aware of what is happening was any advertising done as it is the case with other sport? No, I am a teacher and I came because a friend I know is here with his school,” said a teacher who prefers not to disclose his name. Speaking to the captain of Kakamas High, Lee Vries, before the game, they were positive that
THE perfect tackle by the opponents. Photo: Boipelo Mere
‘Our boys played well against a determined team, but we hope to do well at the national finals, although the standard will definitely be high.– Gaobepe Mereeotlhe
they would win the final game. “We do very well because we communicate and are disciplined on the field. We always manage that way,” he said with confidence.