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‘Trapped’ in water Residents struggle to get by
} Teboho Setena ALMOST two months after hail and rainstorms hit the developing areas of Chris Hani Park near Bronville, residents once again found themselves “trapped on an island” of flooded streets. This followed heavy downpours over two days last week Thursday and Friday. Unrelenting rain continued to fall this week, raising serious concerns among the inhabitants living in developing residential settlements such as Thubelitsha, Chris Hani Park and the undeveloped settlement of 2010 near the Bongani Regional Hospital and Tosa College. At streets where there have been poor work done in Chris Hani Park, the water level has risen and people fear their property will be damaged once water flows into their houses. The yards of several residents in low-lying areas remained flooded with some inhabitants struggling to exit their houses. Big pools of water have reformed right in front of the doors. Residents still struggle to gain access to their homes when they return from work. With the ground already saturated from more than three days of constant rain, significant flooding occurred in various areas. Water made its way downstream to the storm channels to fill catchment dams around Welkom. The impact was huge for many people living in impoverished areas. Scores swept the water away at door steps
TRAPPED ON ISLAND: A resident of Chris Hani Park walks close to the fence to enter his house to avoid the flooded street. Photo: Teboho Setena and made channels to redirect water away in order to access their homes. Although no casualties were reported to the Matjhabeng
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conditions and there is an 80% chance of rain throughout the week across the Free State. We also expect thunderstorms,” said Moloabi.
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Runner honours Mandela in marathon } Teboho Setena MOSALA DIPHOKO says his achievement of third place in the 2013 Reggae Marathon’s 13th annual race is his way to honour Nelson Mandela. The long-distance runner was the only South African representative at Jamaica’s premier international race. When the 24-year-old arrived in Jamaica, he heard the devastating news of the death of the former statesman who died on 5 December at age 95. “I switched on the television and to my shock I learnt that Nelson Mandela was
“We support him with holis tic programmes to ensure he excels.” – Palesa Kaota, municipal manager dead. It was a sad moment for me as it was to the rest of the world,” said Diphoko. He said when the Jamaicans discovered that he was from South Africa, he received a lot of attention and royal treatment. He was then informed he was the first South African athlete to participate in the 42,2 km global
race. The fact that he was now an ambassador of South Africa, propelled him to give his very best in the competition. “I drew courage from the treatment and I set myself the goal to give Mandela a fitting tribute for the sacrifices he made for South Africans. It is through his sacrifice that I managed to represent the country abroad. Achieving third position in a strong field of men with international experience was a fitting tribute to Mandela. But I didn’t anticipate I would return home with a gold medal as it was my first appearance. I dedicate my achievement to Mandela. It was an honourable thing I could do for him,”
said Diphoko. The youthful runner attributed his exceptional performance to additional support he continued to receive from his employer, the Lejweleputswa District Municipality. Diphoko, who resides in Phomolong, Hennenman, is employed as a general worker. He said he was grateful for the support he received to realise his athletic career. “We support him with holistic programmes to ensure he excels,” said Palesa Kaota, municipal manager. She said the continued support for Diphoko stemmed from the wellness programme of the municipality.
LONG-DISTANCE RUNNER Mosala Diphoko (centre) shares his achievement to win gold at the 2013 Reggae Marathon in Jamaica with the Lejweleputswa District Municipality’s management representatives, Palesa Kaota and Sinde Nhlapo. Photo: Teboho Setena
Suspects on the run THE police in Welkom have launched a full-scale manhunt for three armed robbers who robbed a resident of Riebeeckstad in Welkom. Spokesperson Stephen Thakeng said the suspects, two men and a woman, entered the victim’s house on 4 January this year, robbing the victim of valuable house items, including an undisclosed amount of money. The robbery was carried out during the night. Thakeng said the armed robbers pointed a firearm at the victim. He said the suspects allegedly also stole two laptops, a plasma television and a cellular phone. “The two unknown men apparently drew two handguns and pressed them against the victim’s head. He was then forced into a white Citi Golf with an unknown registration number. They abandoned the complainant next to a bush and left,’’ he said. Thakeng said one of the male suspects was wearing a balaclava; the other has dreadlocks with a yellow and white patch on the left side of his head. He is about 1,7 m tall. They are between 35 and 40 years old. The female suspect was wearing black trousers and a black T-shirt. “The police are appealing to the commu-
THE Thabong SAPS Crime Prevention members WO Motlalentoa Masupa (left) and Lt Col Moleleki Matsabu hand out stationery to learners of the Lekgarietse Secondary School during a visit to the school. This was to promote safety at the school in line with a partnership between the Department of Education and the SAPS. .
IDENTIKIT of one of the alleged robbers. nity to come forward with information that will assist in the arrest of the suspects so that they can be brought to book.” Anybody with information regarding the whereabouts of the suspects can call the investigative officer, Teswin Carls, on 057-391-6271 during office hours or 072-2949306.
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Group aims to solve crisis } Teboho Setena THE unemployed in the Goldfields are rallying to champion their cause that both the private and public sector act against the rising job crisis. A series of consultative meetings are being held by the organisers in towns like Odendaalsrus, Welkom, Allanridge, Virginia and Theunissen. They demand that both the public and private sectors create opportunities for employment and implement training skills development programmes to empower the locals. Sono Mokoena, spokesperson for the unemployed, said they have applied for permission to march in order to highlight the negative impact of unemployment. The march is planned for 14 February in Welkom. This follows protests over jobs in Welkom and Theunissen. “The objective is to embark on a peaceful march to further highlight the effective role that government spheres need to play as catalysts in addressing unemployment and in creating training skills development programmes. We believe there is an urgent need for the development of local enterprises and for the creation of a social justice centre in Matjhabeng to address critical issues relating to unemployment,” said Mokoena. “As a local government sphere the Matjhabeng Municipality needs to look at other avenues in its approach to create jobs.” He said they will continue to engage the mining sector, other stakeholders and the labour force in their consultations to broaden their base. Meanwhile, Sibanye Gold announced in a media statement that for recruitment for its Beatrix operation in Theunissen it has developed a new, longer life of mine plan and intends to recruit additional labour in order to support these plans. James Wellsted, Sibanye Gold’s head of corporate affairs, said the process follows an extensive review
‘We believe there is an ur gent need for the develop ment of local enterprises and for the creation of a social justice centre in Matjhabeng to address criti cal issues relating to unem ployment.’ – Sono Mokoena, spokes person
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Your Health Care Educator RALLYING IN SUPPORT: Spokesperson for the unemployed people, Sono Mokoena, addresses people at a recent gathering. Photo: Teboho Setena and restructuring of Sibanye Gold’s operations in 2013. “The recruitment process has been postponed as a result of disruptions in the local communities close to Beatrix, which are apparently related to a belief that people from local communities will not be considered for employment. The company will first try to place existing employees, who are surplus to the needs of its other operations, in order to secure the jobs of existing employees. The company also has a responsibility to the families of its employees, some of whom may have unfortunately passed away as a result of mine accidents (fatals) or who are not able to provide for their families due to work related injuries. Families of these employees are afforded the opportunity to provide a nominee replace-
ment from their family in order to ensure that the families are financially provided for and not left destitute,” he said. Wellsted said Beatrix is meeting with community representatives, recruitment agency The Employment Bureau of Africa (Teba) and the respective municipalities in order to clarify the situation and end the protest actions. Members of the communities will be considered for employment at Beatrix once the situation has been resolved. He said the recent proposed acquisition of Wits Gold will be vital in securing and extending Beatrix’s operating life. “The company will potentially be investing significant amounts in the region and supporting local employment by providing jobs for longer and contributing to development of local communities.”
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Precious legacy tarnished I COULDN’T stop the tears recently as I read the report by Paul Hoffman, head of the Institute for Accountability, that since 1994 more than R700 billion has been stolen through corruption. According to Hoffman the government’s tendering system has R30 billion stolen from it annually through corruption. More jobs are being destroyed than are being created, while unemployment is at 24%. People are dying of poverty, millions of children survive only with state grants while food security is worsening. What triggered my tears is that our struggle heroes fought hard for our liberation. These selfless leaders died to free the oppressed masses from the chains of apartheid. But selfless leadership is gone. Today personal, selfish interests motivate people to join politics. Political leaders are here to be served, not to serve. The pioneers of the ANC had a vision for South Africa. But the current leaders seem to have lost that vision. Without vision we are all going to perish. Leaders should be visionary so that they can help ordinary people make informed
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My view Moeti Molelekoa decisions. Different political organisations in this country are failing dismally to effectively deal with conflict in their own ranks. This kind of poor leadership has tarnished the legacy left by our previous leaders, including Nelson Mandela. Mandela’s heroic contribution to the liberation of this country and his tireless fight for global justice risk being sacrificed by leaders who cannot keep their hands out of the till. During my unofficial survey it became clear that some people are prepared to pay up to R500 000 to get a R10 million tender but that they end up losing a lot because a person is left with 14% tax to pay from the original amount. Furthermore, there are labour and transport costs in order for the job to be done. Haven’t we learnt anything from Madiba’s legacy?
THE Golden Park Primary School’s management, staff and teachers rejoice as the school marked its 21st founding anniversary last Friday. Photo: Teboho Setena
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THE 21st anniversary of the founding of the Golden Park Primary School in Bronville turns out to be an incredible joy for this educational institution. It was founded on 19 January 1993 ahead of the dawn of democracy. The school’s 21st anniversary will be memorable for learners and teachers in that a series of events, making provision for participation, are lined-up to mark the golden era of this school. Golden Park’s principal, Caris Frans, said the jam-packed programme would be inclusive of members of the community. “This is historic for us as a school and we want to make it worthwhile. We have a good team of hardworking and dedicated teachers. I have been part of history, but now
I want the school to make history as a school the community still trusts in learning and teaching,” said Frans. The year’s celebration is another milestone to the longest serving teachers, John Goodman, former principal, Frans and Merle Beukes, principal and deputy principal, respectively. Their service spans over 17 years of the school’s 21 years of existence. The trio still work together and have between themselves had the fortune to exchange the influential managerial position of principal, ensuring the school remains a part of the community and is trusted as an educational institute. Goodman (55) was the first principal after his appointment in 1993 by the then board of the House of Representatives. Even
after he had resigned in 1998 to take up another senior position elsewhere, he returned to take up a teaching position without reservation. “My heart and soul is still with the school and teaching the nation is my passion. I enjoy teaching and to be a part of the school,” said Goodman. Goodman was succeeded by Frans as principal in 2009 taking over from Beukes, who was the interim principal. They have managed to lead the school to another level. The school’s face has changed dramatically to embrace not only teachers, but also pupils from other communities. This year the school has over 700 pupils and Frans is optimistic they will have a good harvest at the end of the year.
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Missed out on classes LATE FOR SCHOOL: Instilling discipline and encouraging punctuality among the learners of the Lephola Secondary School in Thabong. Learners who arrived late last Tuesday were forced to stand behind a closed school gate. The gate was opened later but latecomers missed out on the first period of learning and teaching. Photo: Teboho Setena
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Twins like diamonds on stage
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LIKE diamonds in the rough twin artists Matshidiso and Motshidisi Molise from Section K6 in the Odendaalsrus township Kutlwanong continue to shine. The pair’s talent and passion for music proves that this township, feared for its notorious gang wars, has something as worthy as a precious, shiny stone. The release of their debut album proves that in Kutlwanong, riddled with gang wars, something golden lies beneath. Performing as the duet Burnin, they have come a long way to release their 10-track album Bazali Bami, meaning my parents. “It is dedicated to our parents, to say thank you for what they have done for us,” said Matshediso. They are under the guidance of a single parent who is a domestic worker and provides for eight siblings, including two grandchildren. The twins said they are grateful to their mother who continues to provide for them after their father passed away a while ago. “She purchased sound systems to help us set up the group, and for this reason we saw fit to dedicate this album to our parents,” said Motshidisi. Three of the ten tracks on the album, Diya Bonga, Zumbe and Onyala Neng, enjoy airplay at a local radio station.
Diya Bonga (meaning thank you) and Onyala Neng (meaning when you are getting married) reflect their talent in composing. Some of the songs show the influence of the Sotho tradition and pantsula dance genre. They featured at last year’s Matjhabeng Christmas Candle Light event, sharing the stage with the likes of R&B singer Press, whose real name is Preston Sihlangu, from Virginia and gospel artist Lisa, whose real name is Nombuyiselo Nziweni-Motsamai. The sisters are now studying towards a qualification in information technology in Bloemfontein. The twins are as yet unknown, but they are determined to make it big and leave footprints like their music idols the late Lebo Mathosa and Brenda Fassie. Musically they have been influenced by the likes of Afro-Pop band Splash led by Dan Tshanda. The Molise twins have journeyed far and wide to be where they are. They also have a talent for dancing and they have featured as dancers for artists like Sisonke, Lebo M, Sonyboy Lenka and Buyiswa, former members of the band Splash. They have also featured as backing vocalists. ) Visit www.expressnews.co.za for a video of the Modise twins’ performance or check it out on your mobile at expresspaper.mobi.
‘It is dedicated to our parents to say thank you for what they have done for us.’ – Matshediso
SISTER ACT: Matshidiso and Motshidisi Molise during a live performance in Welkom.
Photo: Teboho Setena
Save a life, donate blood THE Welkom branch of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) calls on South Africans to have a heart and donate blood during February. Alta Pienaar, public relation practitioner, said: “We need to collect 816 units of blood for the month of love.” The plea for people in the Goldfields to donate blood is part of the SANBS’s nationwide campaign which runs for the month of February. The SANBS encourages all eligible donors to share their liquid love this month and commit to donating blood a minimum of four times a year.
In order to become a blood donor you must weigh at least 50 kg, be between the ages of 16 and 65 years, lead a safe sexual lifestyle, be in general good health and consider your blood safe for transfusion to a patient. If you wish to find out more on where to donate and more on becoming a donor, do not hesitate to call 080-011-9031 or visit www.sanbs.org.za. You can also visit the SANBS office on week days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 09:00 – 16:45, Tuesday: 09:00 – 18:00, Thursday: 10:00 – 16:45 and Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00.
DONATE BLOOD: Alta Pienaar, public relations practitioner, and Letticia Kgosinyana, enroll nurse of the South African National Blood Service, with donor Derick Swart who made his 49th donation last Wednesday in support of saving a life.
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Campaign helps fight addiction THE campaign I am Addicted to Life is to be held in Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus, during February. This important health drive is held annually to improve the awareness of the danger of alcohol and substance abuse in the community. According to Sabata Nketle, the prime ambassador of the campaign, this will coincide with Condom Awareness and STI Prevention Week. “February is known as the month of love. Statistics have shown that young people, especially teenagers, practise unsafe sex. This often leads to unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV,” says Nketle. The programme will include primary
health education through various workshops. “There will be testimonials from people who are rehabilitating themselves. They will encourage the youth not to fall into the same traps they did before.” Nketle himself has been a victim of substance abuse, especially alcohol. “It took everything from me. I lost my wonderful job, I became heavily indebted and my wife divorced me. “More importantly, it took away my pride and dignity. As a result I became unemployed and was without a source of income.” For more information about the campaign, call Sello Mabitse on 084-215-2021 or Nketle on 079-833-8672.
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THE WINNERS: The Dinonyana Women’s football team’s awards recipients for best performance in 2013 are from the left, front: Moselantja Litabe and Noxolo Magudu; back: Tshepiso Seutloali, Ntswaki Mohapi, Relebohile Salewe, Lerato Setlhabi, Jemina Tau and Keletso Seloama. Photo: Teboho Setena
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THE players of the Dinonyana Women’s football outfit have earned the reward for their superb teamwork to realise the team’s promotion to the Sasol Women’s League, the country’s senior women’s division. The women’s side promotion mean they will be among the 16 clubs that will compete for the 2014 Free State championship. They were promoted by virtue of winning the 2013 Lejweleputswa Safa Women’s League. Realisation of the dream to campaign in the senior league followed a gruelling six years after their formation in the 2008 season. “Most of these girls kicked a soccer ball for the very first time and one can just image the mistakes they made on the field of play. Most would handle the ball in the middle of play but at the end of that first season they finished in position seven,” said Matshediso Hlaole, the team’s manager. The team improved gradually in seasons that followed, obtaining positions five in 2009-’10, four in 2010-’11 and three in 2011’12. “These women have always had an undeniable fighting spirit and have received much criticism, some constructive and some negative, but they never gave up,” said
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Hlaole. She challenged the players to show the same fighting spirit in the upper division. The club’s management and the players reflected the true nature of the birds when they flocked together at Welkom’s Freddie Meyer Hall to celebrate the team’s promotion to the upper league. It was joy for the players to received awards and certificates of recognition for the team effort to accomplish the mission to ensure the team’s promotion to the senior women’s league. Prestigious awards went to six players that stood out. The recipients of the accolades were Moselantja Litabe (goalkeeper of the season), Keletso Seloama (most improved player), Lerato Setlhabi (most disciplined player), Noxolo Magudu (players’ player of season), Ntswaki Mophiring (player of the season), Jemina Tau (golden boot award) and Tshepiso Seutloadi (president’s award). Relebohile Salewe’s love for fashion and style earned her the trophy of best dress player. “I’m very excited with the achievement of the team and contribution of the players. They have done their best.We now focus on the new challenge that lies ahead and I’m confident the players will not disappoint,’’ said Edwin Mosia, president.
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THE plot thickens in the Goldfields derbies involving the five clubs campaigning in the second tier of the South African Football Association (Safa). The battle for the derbies’ bragging rights saw Welkom United upset Dinonyana 2-1 in a hard-fought league fixture played at the Unitas Sports Complex last week Wednesday. Dinonyana led 1-0 midway and were poised to win the derby. But United had other ideas as they fought gallantly to level matters before half-time and marched on to win 2-1. The result meant Dinonyana have lost two derbies with the first 3-1 to Sibanye Golden Stars. The outcome saw United enter the race and they are hoping to make the Goldfields derbies an open race for the five football teams in the Goldfields region. The result between United and Dinonyana gave Stars the edge to claim the derby’s bragging rights in the first round. Stars have yet to beat Real Hearts in their forthcoming derby to claim the bragging rights of the league’s first round. The derby, originally set for 4 January this year, has been rescheduled to be played as one of the outstanding derbies. The two forthcoming derbies could see the tables turned. The derbies between Harmony and United are set for Saturday at the Unitas School’s sports grounds. Harmony will be facing Dinonyana on 15 February at the Masimong Sports Complex. A win for any of the five teams will see them ascend the log table. United with six points, Dinonyana with seven points and Harmony with eight points have drifted away from the bottom of the log. However, they are still in the bottom half of the table and among the clubs that are fighting to avoid the dreaded relegation at the end of the current football season. Real danger is looming for Hearts who are second from the bottom of the table with a single point. Stars remain in the top half of the table, boasting with 12 points.
TOUGH PLAY: Dinonyana’s nippy midfielder Tlotlo Setlogelo dummies Welkom United’s defender Peter Velaphi, putting the ball through his legs during the two teams’ league derby played last week Wednesday at the Unitas Sports Grounds. Photo: Teboho Setena