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Man sentenced to 23 years
LAST Tuesday the Welkom Dedicated Court for Sexual Offences sentenced the 34-year-old Nkole Petrus Mphosi to 23 years in prison for rape and robbery. According to the police investigation, the two crimes were committed this year in February in Hani Park, a settlement near Bronville in Welkom. The accused was sentenced to 18 years for raping a 22-year-old pregnant woman and five years for robbing her.
Mphosi’s sentences will run concurrently, meaning he will serve both sentences at the same time. On the ill-fated day of 16 February, at about 02:00, the accused forced entry into the victim’s house through a window. The accused threatened the victim, together with another woman, with a knife. The accused ordered the victim to keep quiet or else she would be killed.
In the event the accused took the victim’s cell phone. The victim used its light to see the accused. He afterwards sexually assaulted the victim several times despite her plea not to rape her because she was pregnant, the court heard. After raping the young woman the accused fell fast asleep. The victim then seized the opportunity to jump out of the very same window through which the accused forced entry to ask for help from the neighbours.
The police were called to the scene and found the accused in the house. Upon searching him the police found a knife and the victim’s cell phone in his pockets. The accused was arrested and kept in custody for the duration of the trial until his sentencing last Tuesday. Lt Gen. Simon Mpembe, the Free State SAPS commissioner, lauded the police members’ investigation which led to the
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CULDESAC: A motorist turns to retrace his tracks after finding the newlyconstructed road connecting Phambili Road into Nkoane Road closed off for traffic by residents, who want the Matjhabeng Munici pality to install speed humps to control speeding motorists. Photo: Teboho Setena
Residents close ‘dangerous’ road } Teboho Setena
THE Matjhabeng Municipality’s Department of Public Safety and Transport has yet to approve a slate of speed humps which are to be erected on the newly-constructed road connecting Nkoane and Phambili Road in Thabong. This is after residents, fed-up with reckless motorists speeding through the streets, closed off the road. Residents living in the immediate vicinity blockaded the road just 24 hours after the Matjhabeng Municipality’s executive mayor, Sebenzile Ngangelizwe, opened the
road a week ago. The action by concerned residents to demand speed humps is motivated by the fact that the municipality has erected speed humps on almost all main roads in Thabong to curb fatalities caused by recklessly driving motorists. “Assessments will be done on the road to determine if there is a need for speed humps. However, required traffic flow will also motivate the category of the road as classified,” spokesperson Kgojane Matutle said. Residents say speed humps installed on other roads have had
a far-reaching impact in addressing negligence among motorists and have minimised the dangerous conditions. The municipality has spent R4 528 540 towards the construction of the road through which temporary jobs were created for 23 people locally. The scope of work included resealing the road and erecting storm water channels. The municipality recently turned the sod for the construction of a satellite fire station in Mamahabane in Ventersburg. A total of R12 million is budgeted towards this.
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Mohlakeng makes waves with song } Teboho Setena FOUNDED three years ago, Mohlakeng has the magic touch in music. The youthful group originates from the tiny town of Allanridge in the Goldfields. The group distinguishes itself from the rest, performing a cappella – song without instrumental accompaniment. These young men from Allanridge’s township of Nyakallong, meaning a place of delight, musically live up to the name of their place of origin. The talented boys thrilled audiences with their melodious performance at the launch of Express Goldfields & NFS last Friday at Bundu Lodge just outside Welkom. The performance continued to showcase the rich talent of music they possess. Their a cappella was a new experience for those not musically inclined. It was not the group’s last performance but one which sees their steady rise within the Free State and in the country. The energetic group of boys has featured at several events of magnitude and individually performed at national occasions. Twist Tlali, the group’s leader, and Morapedi Motaung were featured at poetry sessions at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival
‘We grew up together, have been doing things together . . . We understand one another well and share ideas if we want to do or start some thing. We chose a cappella because we wanted to be different from the rest and also the fact that it is the kind of music we love and want to give prominence.’ – Twist Tlali last year and this year respectively. They have also been to two provincial festivals, Tikwe Lodge Jazz held in Virginia and the Mangaung African Cultural Festival staged in Bloemfontein. The group has featured at the OR Tambo Games. The three years they have been together have helped them to mature in the choice of music. “Many people do not think or be-
lieve we are from Allanridge. It’s about our talent, not the place. We are proud of our town and we want everyone to know where we come from,’’ said Tlali. A solid foundation for the formation of the group and its success was laid years back. “We started performing at theatres and participate in traditional dance events. When the idea of formation of an a cappella group came it was not difficult to pursue and work to make it a reality.’’ He attributes the group’s drastic rise to the bond they have. “We grew up together, have been doing things together and attended school together. We understand one another well and share ideas if we want to do or start something. We chose a cappella because we wanted to be different from the rest and it is also the kind of music we love and want to give prominence,’’ he said. The band members all want to study at the same tertiary institutions. Six of the seven members study at Motheo FET while two study at the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein and Welkom campuses. The group is popular in Bloemfontein where the majority of members are based due to their studies.
MAKING WAVES: Mohlakeng a cappella group members from left are Papa Macheli, Lucky Puso, Mpho Radebe, Twist Tlali, Ithabeleng Putsoane, Morapedi Motaung and Jimmy Mokoena.Foto: Teboho Setena
‘Goldfields Express’ found here THE offices of Goldfields Express are situated in The Strip Building (first floor), 312 Stateway, Welkom. Goldfields Express covers a range of newsworthy events, news and sport as well as community entertainment events. Goldfields Express invites readers
in the greater Goldfields and surrounding towns to phone 057-3571304 regarding newsworthy events and advertising. For reporting on events, news, sports and the placement of community entertainment events – as well as meetings for the weekly
What’s On diary – readers can send an email to Teboho Setena at teboho.setena@volksblad.com or fax 057-357-1300. For advertising, contact Express sales executive Innocent Mncube on 057-357-1304 or send an email to innocent.mncube@volksblad.com.
BAND MEMBERS of Bhekuyise Ne Zakhamuzi are from the left, front guitarist Oupa “Snake” Mashiya and lead vocalist and guitarist Bhekuy ise Jobe; back: Xolisani Mkhumbuzi and drummer Selby “Tonkana” Kometsi. Photo: Teboho Setena
Maskandi artist offers African brewed tunes } Teboho Setena THE talented musician Bhekuyise Jobe, capable of playing guitar and singing as lead vocal, utilize the qualities he possesses to unleash unique South African brewed tunes. He is based in Welkom’s township of Thabong. As a musician Jobe rose to prominence when he performed with the now defunct group Amazondo. The origins of his tunes are from Maskandi music, popular in the countryside of KwaZulu-Natal. Maskandi has a large following due to its originality, message, dance tempo and historic elements, among others. Blending the unique home brewed Maskandi genres appeared not to have been a challenge too big given the band members’ musical background. Born and bred in Kwamhlaba Uyalengana in KwaZulu-Natal, Jobe has collaborated with musically inclined people. Jobe has knowledge of Zulu traditional music, Maskandi and Mbaqanga. Guitarist Oupa “Snake’’ Mashiya, drummer Selby “Tonkana’’ Kometsi and Morena “Chief” le Roux boast vast knowledge in Afro-pop having worked with different bands and locally and nationally based artists. In the mix is the youthful backing vocalist and dancer Xolisani Mkhumbuzi. These men exploited their individual musical experience gained over four decades – 1970’s to 2000’s – to find the desired tunes. Jobe’s music career started at a very tender age. “It all began with playing the guitar. It was something within the family, particularly some of my uncles who played guitar. It was a great experience and I gained a lot from them. Their influence has enabled me to realise my talent. I started playing bass guitar with local bands in KwaZulu-Natal,’’ he said. In 1994 Jobe got the chance to showcase his talent after his
“home boys” had invited him to join their group called Amazondo, whose members worked as mine labourers in the Goldfields. Hungry to take his talent to another level, he wasted no time to make move and settle in the Free State’s capital of gold, Welkom. “The group members were looking for a bass guitarist and they invited me to join them. I was also the group’s backing vocalist,’’ said Jobe. The band performed traditional Zulu music. However, its existence was affected by many factors, including the closure of the mines. Mines in the Goldfields were deemed unproductive and hundreds of labourers were retrenched. The band members returned to their respective homes after being retrenched. Two years later, in 1996, Jobe released his debut album titled Ucishe Akadlelwa with the Bhekuyise Nezakhamuzi. “The album put me in the spotlight. Certain songs received airplay on radio stations back home. I even featured in Ezodumo, SABC’s programme that showcases traditional music. I have learned to put my talent first over money. My approach has paid off,’’ he said. Four albums followed: Iphutha lami in 1998, O, Hlohla Kwesakhe in 2001, Amajaji in 2003 and Izinkhinga in 2011. This brought albums he has produced to five in total. Jobe overcame the odds that saw him temporarily vanish from the limelight. “In the albums I reflected my experiences in life and other happenings in life generally,’’ he said. Jobe’s experienced hard times after a recording company closed down and his struggle to get royalties for his productions. He is now working on his sixth album which he hopes will be available soon. Jobe’s musical talent has seen him on stage at a few Mangaung African Cultural Festivals (Macufe) and Tikwe Lodge Jazz Shows.
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2013
Woman loses thousands
THE police in Welkom warn people to be vigilant of fraudsters after a 74year-old woman from Welkom’s township of Thabong was conned out of R90 000 approximately a week ago. These events allegedly took place on 7 and 8 November. Malebo Khosana, police spokesperson, said the woman was misled by unidentified men, some of whom pretended to be police officers. Khosana said a suspicious substance, believed to be muti, apparently purchased from a Bangladesh shop, was allegedly smeared on the woman’s hand. One of the alleged fraudsters told the woman the muti revealed she had R90 000 in her bank account. “She was informed by the men that all the money she had, would disappear within three hours. “In order to avoid this, she had to produce all the money she had so that they could spray it. “She had R400, which was sprayed with a liquid-like substance which was also sprayed on the woman. They wanted to know if she had more money and she told them that she had R90 000 in the bank. “They told her to go home to spray the money, which they did. On arrival at her home she gave them R3 900 cash. “From there they went to the bank where the money had to be withdrawn to allegedly prevent it from disappearing,” he said. Khosana said the alleged fraudsters also instructed the woman to not tell anybody about the whole incident, threatening that whoever
was told, would suffer a stroke because of the cream. The woman allegedly was convinced and arranged for the withdrawal of R50 000 and R40 000 in two days. The fraudsters made the woman believe they were indeed police officers when they stopped at the Thabong Police Station where they claimed that they were going to lock up the man who smeared her with cream and keep the cash in a safety deposit box. Khosana said the woman was left in the car while the three men went into the police station. Two of them returned to tell her they had locked up the man who had smeared her with muti and the money was in a safety deposit box at the police station. Khosana said the alleged fraudsters took the old woman back home where they exchanged contact numbers and arranged to fetch her on the morning of the next day to withdraw R40 000 at the bank. After a successful transaction was made the conmen advised the woman to go home to wash with salted water in order to get back all her money the same day. “After 15 minutes she came out of the bathroom to find them gone. We are appealing to anyone who might have come across such fraudsters to report them to the nearest police station. “Our community members should also refrain from discussing their financial matters with strangers,” warned Khosana.
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FUN TIME: Jubilant young girls captured playing with a skipping rope after school in one of the dusty streets of the Thubelisha residential area in Thabong last Tuesday. Photo: Teboho Setena
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Express Goldfields & NFS launched A new edition of the Express Group of local papers that is specifically aimed at readers in the Goldfields and Northern Free State was officially launched in Welkom last Friday. The Express Goldfields & NFS was launched with a special flight over Welkom, a spin around the Phakisa Raceway and a function at the Bundu Game Lodge. Here are pictures of the day. AT THE LAUNCH: The Express Goldfields & NFS was launched last Friday at the Ubuntu Lodge in Welkom. The event was graced by several guests of nongovernmental organi sations, the private and public sector, as well as entrepreneurs. In attendance are from the left Lauden McFarlane (Cansa), An nah Lelimo, Khalala Mayekiso and Jessica Ndibongo, businesswomen from Thabong. Photo: Teboho Setena
NKHETHENI AND ELISA MASUPA who run the Masupatsela and Goldfields Pharmacies were also in attendance. Photo: Jabulani Dlamini
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) also had a strong presence at the launch with from the left the personnel officer, Boikarabelo Makhoere, Warrant Officer Malebo Khosana and Warrant Officer Cethekile Kunene attending the function. Photo: Jabulani Dlamini
GOING FOR A SPIN: Tania Barzu of Media24’s Ads24 is strapped in a BMW 650i convertible for a ride around the Phakisa Raceway with André Neethling. Photo: Jabulani Dlamini
FLYING HIGH: The charter flight was sponsored by CGOC Aviation Charter. The owner of the charter company is Johan Cronjé, and his pilot is Johan Strydom. He coordinated the flight for the guests. The pilot of the Cessna 210 is Hendrikus Pienaar, the owner of a private company called Interdaff. Photo: Marti Will
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LASA targets ASA board } Teboho Setena THE Legends Athletes of South Africa (LASA), a body comprising retired South African athletes, has given embattled Athletic South Africa (ASA) 14 days to respond to a memorandum of grievances presented last Saturday. LASA’s chairperson and a multiple track and marathon champion, Xolile Yawa, said the march was the first step to pressurise ASA’s leadership to get its house in order. He said their action was prompted by longstanding infighting within ASA. “The bickering within ASA has done the athletics and sport no good. There is a cry for help from the present generation of athletes to help change the face of the sport. We have observed the development within the federation taken the country backwards,” he said. The body presented the memo of grievances to the ASA’s vice-president, Hendrick Ramaala. He said members across South Africa were
dissatisfied with the board of ASA. “We are not happy with the way things have been but we are not fighting with individuals. We are targeting the system that is not working,” said Yawa. LASA demanded in the memorandum that general elections should be called by February next year. “Constitutionally, ASA should have four meetings but it has failed to do so. We uphold the strong view that the board of ASA has failed to execute its mandate of providing ASA with visionary leadership and has also failed to take charge of its primary responsibilities. “Instead, the ASA board has only succeeded in plunging athletics deep into crisis. We believe that because the board of ASA has lost all its legitimacy and credibility to lead.” The march by retired athletes followed ASA’s suspension last year by the International Association of Athletics Federations from participation internationally.
ON THE WARPATH: Tshakile Ndzimande and Xolile Yawa, members of the Legends Ath letes of South Africa (LASA). Photo: Teboho Setena
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UNSUNG HERO: The legendary boxing managercumtrainer, Spider Moeketsi (right), with one of the boxers he nurtured, Andrew Maqabe. Photo: Teboho Setena
Club soon to be named in honour of boxing guru } Teboho Setena AN UNSUNG boxing manager-cumcoach of both amateur and professional boxers, Spider Moeketsi, will be recognized for his immense role in the sport on 7 December. The boxing fraternity in the Free State is set to converge on Kroonstad’s township of Maokeng to honour the wellknown sportsman whose role as manager and coach spans over 28 years. The one-day event is set to be staged at Gelukwaarts organized under the auspices of the amateur Free State Boxing Organization (FSBO). It looks set that the boxing fraternity will be left with countless options of which fight to watch on the day with various stables expected to send their cream of the crop to participate at this tournament. In honouring the 67-year-old Moeketsi, the club, which he has been utilizing over the years, will be renamed in his honour. It will then be known as the Kid Spider Boxing Club. The stable has been known as the
Armstrong Boxing Club since its formation in 1950 by Marks Morgan who later left the town to settle in the Free State’s capital of Bloemfontein. The legendary Moeketsi has discovered and nurtured talented fighters in Kroonstad. Some of these boxers whose names spring to mind include featherweight contender Tello Dithebe, Morapedi Khotle and Andrew Maqabe. Moeketsi is highly esteemed in local towns and provincially for his immense contribution towards the development of boxing. He is regarded the pride of boxing in the Free State and recognised for the passion he has for boxing. Moeketsi’s involvement in boxing began in the 1950’s as amateur, training at the same stable that will soon bear his name in bright colours. Nkosana Moholo, the provincial boxing organization’s secretary, said the initiative to recognize Moeketsi was two-fold in that it would also be utilized to identify talent. He said it was fitting well with the idea to recognize influential sports persons while alive.
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FIRED UP: The Welkombased outfit Dinonyana’s technical team of Doctor Mokgatla and Jurry Merahe sharpen the players in training ahead of the Nedbank Cup semifinal and final knockout on Saturday. Photo: Teboho Setena
Fab four from FS up for it } Teboho Setena
THE four Free State second division football teams vying for a spot in the last-32 leg of this year’s Nedbank Cup are bracing themselves for a potentially pulsating contest on 24 November. In the mix of the eagerly-awaited battles for a berth in this prestigious football tournament are local boys Dinonyana FC from Welkom, Super Eagles from Bethlehem and the Bloemfonteinbased Bloemfontein Young Tigers and Hunters FC. The four semi-finalists will
meet at a neutral venue which the South African Football Association (Safa) is yet to announce. The football federation has decided against staging the preliminary knockout games in the region of any of the remaining four teams. Charles Dlamini, Safa’s national league manager, said the decision to have the remaining four teams play at a neutral venue was to ensure fairness and avoid suspicions of favouritism. The four clubs progressed to this stage of the competition after hard fought wins in the prelimi-
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nary games played last weekend in Bethlehem, Bloemfontein and Sasolburg. Eagles beat Swagger and Clarens Galaxy 3-1 and 2-1 respectively while Dinonyana outclassed rivals Welkom United and Vaal Legends with 3-0 and 2-0 respectively. Tigers outgunned Shamrock Flowers and rivals Mangaung United with 1-0 and 2-0 respectively. Hunters proved too strong in the competition, beating Sibanye Golden Stars and Harmony 4-1 and 3-0 to the spot in the preliminary knockout stage.
The winner of the four teams will compete on a knockout basis against a yet to be known third division side for a berth in the last-32 leg of the prestigious tournament. Dinonyana are upbeat that they will undo last year’s misfortune when they were eliminated in the final by Maluti FET. The team was crushed 2-0. “I’m confident we’ll make it through to the next stage. “Reaching this stage of the tournament is motivation enough to the players to make name for themselves,” Mathinya Mosia, Dinonyana’s managing director,
said. The lucrative Nedbank Cup makes provision for clubs that campaign in the lower and top-flight leagues. It challenges minnows to punch above their weight and pull big upsets against the big guns. A notable upset by a Free State outfit last year was Maluti’s 4-1 demolition of premiership giants Orlando Pirates in the last-32 leg. The provincial outfit was further rewarded by gaining promotion to the National First Division via Safa’s national play-offs.