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A DESPERATE group of women with empty containers and wait at a strategic point in Winburg’s township of Makeleketla for a municipal truck which provides water last Tuesday.
No water for months
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} Teboho Setena RESIDENTS of Winburg have a story to tell the world. This is a heart-breaking story. A story of survival. Surviving for months under unbearable conditions without any clean, fresh water. For people not residing and working in this tiny town, the situation is unbelievable for the mere fact that the residents have in recent times not taken to the streets regarding the water crisis. Some households have been without water since before Christmas last year. Outraged locals point the finger to the authorities of the Masilonyana Municipality, accusing them of not making a concerted effort in finding a solution for the provision of this basic human right. Scores of residents from Mountain View
and the informal settlement Dipotomaneng told Express Goldfields & Northern Free State that their taps have been running dry since September last year. Last Tuesday residents said they have been without water for two weeks. Although the municipality provides water using Jojo tanks, residents complain it is insufficient. For survival some fetch water from a well in the open veld, others ask people who have boreholes while others buy water. Several residents complained bitterly that the quality of the water is poor and that it leads to diseases. “In just a month I’ve had two cases of diarrhoea and one of the casualties was my child,” said Merriam Semela. “Life is unbearable in Winburg, whether you are rich or poor. I was told at the clinic
to boil water. But my question remains: Where must I get clean, healthy water? “We use a mixture made from a litre of boiled water and one teaspoon of salt as a remedy for possible diarrhoea. “We do not actually know what the problem is and where the problem at the municipality lies in order to supply us with clean, fresh water, because if it is not a broken pump, then it is the chemicals. We are left in the dark.” “Life has become hard,” says Dikeledi Mogorosi. “At my house we even use dirty water that has been used for bathing and washing the dishes to flush the toilet.” Sipho Mtakati, Masilonyana’s municipal manager, says that something is being done by the authorities to address the water crisis in Winburg. “We are faced with a combination of
factors. Firstly the drought affected the quality of water. The other problem is the aging infrastructure and the high demand for water. The population of Winburg has increased and the current pump pressure is not effective to pump water to supply the whole town,” says Mtakati. He says the authority has taken the water crisis up with the Department of Water Affairs and that they have Sedibeng Water on board in their efforts to tackle the crisis.
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Committees complain
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THE Matjhabeng Municipality’s ward committee representatives have bemoaned the inability of the municipal authorities to consider their contribution in improving service delivery. Scores of representatives from the various ward committees expressed grave concern during a public consultation meeting held in the Toronto Hall in Welkom on 13 March. The gathering was to discuss the municipality’s annual financial report which the municipality has accepted. The report, which had some discrepancies, was presented to the Municipal Public Accounts Committee for public participation. The representatives of the ward committees attended in numbers. They were from the towns which form the Matjhabeng Municipality – Hennenman, Ventersburg, Virginia, Odendaalrus, Welkom and Allanridge. Despite explanations given, the ward committee representatives were sceptical about the contents of the report of which few copies were provided, thus making it difficult for the participants to scrutinize the report and further make adequate input as expected of them. One speaker after another lamented the lack of the municipality’s authorities to consider the critical role the ward committees’ play in helping to improve service delivery. “Based on our experience and observations, there is no progress. We have done a lot of contribution in terms of reporting what the community wants, however, there has been very little that was put into practice by the authorities. The political approach of how to deal with issues and the know-how to manage finances is a big factor. We have gathered to discuss a report of which the community has not seen its benefit. This is very frustrating to us as ward committees to give feedback to the community on a report of this nature. We have been to a number of
‘The contractors do as they please because no steps are taken to ensure they complete their projects.’ – Petrus Morake
PETRUS MORAKE, ward committee member in Ventersburg, speaks his mind.
DISGRUNTLED: Pastor William Makhasi, Ward 34 committee member. Photos: Teboho Setena
gatherings where input was given and assigned to relevant authorities. However, the feedback we got will be that issues are still under consideration. This has led to mistrust by the community that sees us as conveyors of the council’s misleading statements,” said Pastor William Makhasi, committee member of ward 34.
“The issues we raise at meetings are from the community. The problem is that the authorities are not proactive. There is no supervision over developmental projects. Companies get tenders to implement projects but they do not complete their work. It is frustrating for us that the authorities are not monitoring companies even after we have reported such discrep-
ancies. The contractors do as they please because no steps are taken to ensure they complete their projects. It’s a struggle to get streets gravelled and graded once a year or even every two years. Our streets are deteriorating. The delay by the authorities is frustrating ward committees,” said Petrus Morake.
Police want abandoned baby’s parents THE Thabong SAPS are investigating a case of child neglect after an infant was found abandoned on a doorstep at a house in Nkasai Street in Thabong. The infant, who is 28 days old today, was discovered in a white plastic bag wearing a blue T-shirt with red stripes on the sleeves and covered with a white cloth. A piece of a white paper was pasted on the boy’s forehead. The police spokesperson, Malebo Khosana, said the infant was discovered on 27 February by a shocked homeowner, Edward Taliwe, at approximately 20:30. He said the homeowner was alerted by a seven-year-old child who heard the baby crying. Khosana said whoever had dumped the infant was still on the run and that no one had seen the person abandon the child. “We are appealing to the members of the community to assist in tracing the parents of this infant. There is still no witness in this matter,” said Khosana. The infant is currently at the Bongani Regional Hospital where he has been taken care of. The SAPS Thabong Cluster Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit is investigating the matter. “We need any valuable information, even if they are anonymous tips, to deal with this matter,” said the investigation officer, Kedibone Gopane, commander of the Thabong FCS Unit. Anyone with information can contact Gopane on 057-910-2395 during office hours or 082-336-7729.
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Honoured for support of SANBS BLOOD DONATION: The South African National Blood Service’s (SANBS) Welkom branch presented certificates to several private organisations in recognition of the support and role played in its campaign to encourage the public to donate blood to save lives. The presentation was done at the Blood Donation Controller’s Function held a week ago in Welkom. From the left are Hannes Knynauw (Phakisa Mine), Alta Pienaar (SANBS Welkom branch), Henriette Oberholzer, (Central University of Technology, Free State, Welkom), Oscar van Wyk (Nobilis School), Ivona Palmer (PKF), Francious du Plessis (Goldfields Development), Dulcie Harries (CEO Theatre) and Gert Viljoen (Riebeeckstad High School). Photo: Teboho Setena
Lack of water takes toll } Teboho Setena THE households of both the rich and poor as well as businesses in the greater Winburg town bear the brunt of the problems arising from insufficient supply of clean fresh water. While the Masilonyana municipal authorities struggle to turn the situation around, the demand for fresh water continues to increase. Some households battle broken geysers and pipes that provide hot water. Businesses in the tourism sector such as guesthouses and hotels face the difficulty of providing quality hospitality services to clients. “It’s very costly to run my business. I purchase water from a local person who has a borehole EMPTY 20- and 25-litre containers lined up on a basis of first come to have clean water first served at a water tank in Winburg’s township of Makeleketla to use for toilets last Tuesday in the wake of the water crisis. Photo: Teboho Setena and for bathing. “I buy water for without water. clients to drink. Doing laundry is another “We don’t know why we do not have challenge, because I fear that clients’ water, yet the municipality claims to be clothes will have stains because the water working on the problem. is not 100% clean. “If there is water from taps, it’s not clean “Over and above this, the geyser has been enough for consumption, because there are fixed more than three times. We discovered chemicals that have to clean the water first. that the pipes and valves were blocked. “I received a service account from the “The water from the geyser was also not municipality indicating that I owed R600 for clean and not hot. It is difficult to cater for water and yet during the last three months clients. we have gone without water for weeks. If “Although we keep containers of water in the toilets, it is a disgrace for clients to use. there is water it is still not clean enough for consumption. In the client’s eyes this is not courtesy,” “In one area of the town the water is said a business owner who wished to brown and in the other area water is remain anonymous. somewhat green and has a bad smell,” said “The time spent with water running from Anna-Ria Campher, an angry resident. taps is far shorter than the time spent
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Woman EFF’s premier candidate } Teboho Setena JULIUS MALEMA, the leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appealed to party members to rally behind the premier candidate elect for the Free State, Mandisa Makhesini. The former member of the ruling party in the Lejweleputswa region was introduced at Saturday’s election rally held in Welkom. Malema said Makhesini was the only woman in South Africa chosen by members for this important position. “We must support our premier candidate and those elected to represent the EFF in the Free State Legislature. She is special because she is the only woman elected by members to represent us. She must be supported and protected against the ‘pull-her-down syndrome’. “She is one of the members who have been with us from the beginning and has never looked back. I have confidence in her and that she will represent us and you, the people, well in the Free State. “I’m happy and so is the national leadership of the EFF with the support we are receiving from the masses in the Free State,” said Malema. “The firing of civil servants who are not ANC members is going to stop and we are going to challenge it. “The EFF is a home to all, it is the hope of the hopeless and we are going to fight
and make history. “The struggle continues and our members are ready to fight.” “We are going to hold the Free State ANC-led government under Elias ‘Ace’ Magashule accountable,” said a fired-up Makhesini. “The state of the province is deteriorating. If we were to sell the many potholes in our roads and poor sanitation we certainly would be rich. “What happened to the R36 million that was budgeted for development in Lejweleputswa and the R4 million for the renovation of the Phakisa Raceway? Until today this money has not been accounted for. “The misuse of state funds meant to create jobs and better the lives of the poor will be a thing of the past. “Millions went missing and corrupt leaders are enriching themselves at the expense of you, the poor. “When you go to the polls on 7 May, make sure you use the power of your vote to end corruption. “We are committed to fight for your rights, restore your dignity and your humanity by fighting for provision of quality services,’’ said Makhesini. The EFF premier candidate elect was surrounded by notable EFF leaders including the party’s deputy president, Mpho Ramakatsa, and national convener, Floyd Shivambu, at the weekend’s rally in Welkom.
THE leaders of the Economic Freedom Fighters are from the left Mandisa Makhesini (the EFF’s Free State premier candidate), Julius Malema, Mpho Ramakatsa and Floyd Shivambu. Photo: Teboho Setena
Eager to get tested EAGER to know their health status, scores of students of the Goldfields FET College queued to register and get tested during last Thursday’s HIV/ Aids programme organised by the institution. Photo: Teboho Setena
This not a healthy relationship SUGAR DADDIES often strut like a peacock with a young woman old enough to be their daughter. An old fool like me thinks this young lady is with me for love while in fact she is in it for materialistic things. In most cases, the poor soul has been brought up in a fatherless family, and she therefore lacks a father figure. The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother. In such a home there is harmony and good romantic role-modelling for the children. In such homes there are discipline, protection, warmth, provision of food and shelter. With single mothers this scenario is different. There are single mothers who are parenting on their own and this is having a negative effect on the upbringing of a boy-child. In real terms, the young lover is with the sugar daddy (senior man) for materialistic possessions like cellphones and fashionable clothing. An excuse for us men is that we are stressed and the young ones are used as therapy. At the end of a long day in the office, in the wake of a long sleepless night when the toddler screamed for medicine and the baby for Mummy and Mummy shouting to the hubby, the last thing sugar daddies need is a young lady to serve as treatment. It is also a matter of pride for an old-timer to have his car “ornamented” by the presence of an under-16.
My view Moeti Molelekoa Social observer Older women are also gunning for young men who they refer to as Ben 10s. Schoolgoing boys are syphoning money out of the women old enough to be their mothers and grand-mothers. Most of these dating games are communicated on-line. For men to take care of their children may mean giving up alcohol, girlfriends, power or whatever it is that makes them absent from home. The perfect age gap for a couple is four years, and the woman should be younger. In the past, boys and girls respected their bodies and they kept the distance between themselves and their elders. If sugar daddy or Ben 10 cases did occur, they were isolated, few and far between. ) Express Goldfields & NFS welcomes members of the public interested in contributing to the weekly column as public observers or citizen journalists. There is no payment for writers. Send your opinion piece (not exceeding 450 words) to teboho.setena@volksblad.com.
Two sentenced for ATM bombing A POLICE OFFICER, Moditle Johnson Motepe (39), and his accomplice, Matome William Motloutse (35), will serve 12 and 18 years in prison respectively. This is after the Kroonstad High Court convicted them of robbery and attempted murder. The pair had been on trial until their sentencing at their recent court appearance. Both pleaded guilty to the crime of the bombing of an Auto Teller Machine (ATM) in Hennenman on 20 June 2012 and attempted murder after exchanging fire with police officers during their arrest. Motloutse was arrested at a house in Oppenheimer Park in Welkom where he and his accomplice had gone to hide after being chased by the police from Hennenman where the ATM bombing took place at about 02:00. The robbers exchanged fire with the police at a house in Welkom. However, upon being overpowered by the police one of the accomplices shot himself dead and Motloutse surrendered himself.
The Thabong police spokesperson, Mamello Mokhuoane, said the man who had shot himself was later certified dead at the scene, adding that they had found R15 000 on the deceased. She said the SAPS members confiscated an R5 rifle with 35 rounds and revolver with seven rounds. Motepe, who worked at the Meloding Police Station, was arrested later following information by the co-accused Motloutse about his involvement in the ATM bombing. Mokhuoane said Motepe was suspended following a thorough investigation, adding that the convicted officer had been dismissed from the SAPS service before his conviction. Mokhuoane said the Hawks in Welkom were still on the hunt for other suspects linked to the ATM bombing. The police are appealing to anyone with information that can lead to the arrest and prosecution of suspects to contact the investigative officer, Secala Finger, on 079-495-1153.
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CUT co-hosts lecture THE Central University of Technology, Free State (CUT), and the Free State provincial government co-hosted a public lecture on the diplomatic relations between Cuba and South Africa dating back to 1994. Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, the Cuban ambassador, presented the lecture covering areas of the strong political ties between the two nations, American hostility towards Cuba and the international call for solidarity. He said Cuba and South Africa enjoyed strong political relations, as they shared the goodwill of their respective peoples. “In Cuba we are immensely thankful for the South African Government, all South Africans and their organisations for the solidarity that has been expressed. It is our hope for that solidarity to continue and to be strengthened. “Every step that we can advance to take advantage of these bonds will translate into benefits for the people of Africa and for the international cooperation as a whole. “In celebrating 20 years of our diplomatic relations, we believe our two nations are
a living symbol of friendship between people and nations,” he said. In his address, Premier Ace Magashule said about 181 students were studying medicine in Cuba. He attributed the fruits of this active partnership to the contribution made by the Cuban people so that South Africans could enjoy freedom and justice. “Together with the Cuban people we can make a better contribution towards the world order and transform the world into an oasis of justice and freedom,” said Magashule. Prof. Thandwa Mthembu, CUT vice-chancellor and principal, said the lecture had been very educative, insightful and inspiring. “The idea behind our public lecture series is to have space and opportunity to reflect and debate some important issues of our university, our country and the world. “This time around, it was about gaining a deeper understanding of the historical links between South Africa and Cuba; the socio-economic conditions of Cuba and its relations with America,” he said.
STRONG RELATIONS: At the lecture were from the left Phel Parkies, chief whip of the ANC in the legislature, Ace Magashule, Free State premier, Carlos Fernandez de Cossio, Cuban ambassador to South Africa, Connie Rampai, deputy mayor of the Mangaung Metro, and Prof. Thandwa Mthembu, CUT vice-chancellor and principal. Photo: Supplied
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Huge prizes up for grabs THE call-back auditions for Welkom’s Got Talent were held recently. The chosen candidates will now continue their battle in the preliminaries 1 and 2 in their quest to scoop the ultimate prize. These acts have been randomly divided into two groups to either compete in preliminaries 1 or 2. Preliminary 1 will take place in the Piazza at the Goldfields Mall on Saturday at 11:00. This will also be the first round open to the public. Preliminary 2 will take place on 5 April. The judges will select the top 15 contestants from these two rounds to then compete in the semi-final round on 19 April. The prizes: An amazing cash prize of R20 000 as well as a professional talent video and photo shoot by Black Media Promotions Incorporated to the value of R10 000 are up for grabs this year. Black Media Promotions Incorporated is a company that specialises in the visual conceptualising and creation of digital videos such as HD music videos. Strategy Marketing is offering a 12-month brand management contract that includes digital, direct and print media marketing of the winner valued at R20 000. For more information and for any queries, contestants may contact Judy Moran at the Goldfields Mall centre management office on 057-352-4251 during
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Take part in fun event at library BUBBLES OF JOY: As part of celebrating National Library Week the Thabong Library 1, under the supervision of librarian Ntsoake Moroka, hosted an interactive programme for the Sunrise Day-Care Crèche on Monday. This group of children participated in a joyful event of blowing bubbles, an activity aimed at developing their abilities. With them is Jane Njengwa. Photo: Teboho Setena
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Equality for all
OUR HERITAGE: Celebrating South African Library Week, the Makeleketla Library held a workshop in which a group of 40 youth participated in the drawing of the South African flag. The work of the trio of second to left Neo Makau, Dimakatso Tsoa and Dikeledi Mathobis was chosen as the best. The workshop was conducted by librarian Lizzy Molete (left) under the theme Equality: We are all equal under the South African flag. The South African Library Week is celebrated country-wide and has been held annually since its inception by the Library and Information Association of South Africa (Liasa).
THE South African National Blood Service (SANBS) in Welkom held a function for its blood donation controllers in appreciation of their support rendered. In attendance at the function held were from the left Vanessa Esterhuize, Elton Esterhuizen and Ansie Krynauw. Photo: Teboho Setena
JUST ENGAGED: The love birds Sello Potse and Madiobi Mabuye threw a memorable joint 25th birthday party. As a highlight Potse signified his enduring love and affection by proposing to his beloved with an engagement ring. The engagement was a surprise to both their parents and scores of people in attendance at the occasion held recently in Dagbreek. Photo: Moeti Molelekoa
THE DISC MASTERS: The crew of DJs of Lesedi-Lechabile Primary Care entertained the student audience of the Goldfields FET College during the HIV/Aids testing and counselling drive last Thursday. They are from the left Kagiso Padi, Thapelo Masethe, Nontando Tukwana and Serame Pule. Photos: Teboho Setena
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Employment the aim of challenge
THE second annual official launch of the Free State enterPRIZE Job Creation Challenge was held last week at the Windmill Casino and Entertainment Centre in Bloemfontein. This exciting competition is aimed at job creation through the development of small and medium enterprises in the Free State. The competition, which is a partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DETEA), the Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA) and the Flemish International Cooperation Agency (FICA), will see contestants compete to win
one of 75 prizes totalling R7,5 million. This year’s challenge will be offering a combination of financial support and technical assistance, along with business management coaching and mentorship which will be valuable for entrepreneurs experiencing difficulties in obtaining funding. Furthermore, sponsors including Nedbank, Microsoft, Deloitte, Blue Pencil, Microsoft Bizpark, Free State Agriculture, PETCO, Gramercy Millennium Group, Development Franchising, Sport for All, PVC, New Africa, University of the Free State, the Free State Central University of Technology, Inobits and ViGO will be providing tailor made prizes to category winners.
Jens Dyring Christensen, ILO chief technical advisor, provided an overview of the initiative stating that “one of the important means to address the very high levels of unemployment in the province is through the stimulation of entrepreneurship and innovation allowing potential and existing entrepreneurs to identify and exploit new market opportunities thereby creating more economic growth.” Other speakers for the evening included ILO director Vic van Vuuren, FICA’s Anne van Autreve, Jackie Ntshingila of Head SEDA, David Uwah of the Black Management Forum and DETEA Head of Department, Mogokare Seleke.
A series of road shows will be held throughout the Free State with the aim of assisting and informing entrepreneurs on the competition’s workings. Thereafter semi-finalists will be selected to participate in business training sessions with adjudication taking place in the first week of June. Three finalists in each of the 25 categories will be announced at a gala dinner to be held on 19 June 2014. To enter the competition, or for more information, visit www.enterprizejobchallenge.co.za. The contestants can start submitting their online applications immediately.
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Shop-owner asks for respect A FOREIGN shop-owner, Asisha Ghosh, has appealed to the locals to give foreigners the respect they deserve in communities where they are often attacked and their businesses looted and burned. Recently, foreign shop-owners were forced out of their premises and into places of refuge after the recent job demand marches. Ghosh, a Bengalese shop-owner, says: “We have been forced out of our country by the civil war. Like South Africans during the days of the oppressive apartheid regime we have fled to this country to seek asylum. Now our South African counterparts complain that we are selling our stock cheaper and therefore we are taking all the business. “Our strategy is simple; we buy as a team and sell as a collective. For instance, the locals buy as individuals. For example: Instead of buying 10 bags of mieliemeal for R49 each, we buy a 1 000 for R34 each. “Our tenants also benefit a lot from this transaction. Some of us have made a deal to leave the structures we have built behind. We are prepared to
abide by tax and other laws of this country. We are praying for peaceful elections in this country. “We are not going to take part as we are not eligible, but we are crossing our fingers for free and fair elections. We know the consequences of civil war and we wouldn’t wish it on anybody,” says Ghosh. Moeti Molelekoa, spokesperson for the Summerly House of Men (Shomen), says: “Besides dealing with incidents in which women and children are raped, we are also fighting xenophobia and discrimination against gays and lesbians.” “These foreign business people are doing their level best to rise above poverty. Fighting them and robbing them of their possessions are in violation of their human rights. “Our actions are against the freedom that so many of us died for. We should be ashamed and feel guilty as a nation that we don’t embrace our fellow-Africans as enshrined in our own democratic Constitution,” says Molelekoa. “This situation reminds me of Allan Paton in his novel Cry, the beloved country”.
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After school Wynand went to t h e S h a r k Ta n k , w h e r e h e played for the Sharks’ u.19 and u.21 team. He also played for the Cavaliers. Wynand’s father, Pine, played flank for the Eastern Transvaal, Western Transvaal and Elande.
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THE dads are clearly proud of their sons who now represent the Griffons on the rugby field. From left are John Breed, his father John, Jan-Francois Bester, Pine Pienaar, Wynand Pienaar, Colin Herbert and his father, Eric. Photo: Molly Green
Like father, like son } Molly Green
PLAYING rugby runs in the families of some of this year’s Griffons team members. This is certainly the case with four talented young players whose fathers have also played provincially. Colin Herbert (21) has made his mark as flyhalf and centre for the Griffons. He was on the bench when the Griffons beat the Limpopo Blue Bulls 62-10 in the Vodacom Cup match.
His father is the legendary fly half and kicker Eric Herbert. Besides Naas Botha, he put the most points on the scoreboard with his boot, between 1986 and 2002 in South African rugby history. Eric played for the Griffons and Cheetahs. He was also head coach of the Western Province and the Stormers. “I’ve never pushed my sons to play rugby. They grew up next to the rugby field,” says Eric.
‘Doctor’ hungry for title } Teboho Setena THE Free State boxing golden boy Themba “Doctor” Ntsele set his sights on annexing the vacant World Boxing Association Pan-African title to add to his prestigious titles. He boasts of the World Boxing Federation (WBF) flyweight crown which he won and defended last year. The dynamic Ntsele has been pitted against relatively new opponent Makazole Tete in his quest to clinch the prestigious WBA Pan-African title. The intriguing bout is scheduled to take place in East London on Sunday. They will go head-to-head through 12 rounds to clinch the vacant Pan-African championship. Ntsele heads to East London in the Eastern Cape under tremendous pressure to face a hostile crowd. He has emerged from the town with mixed fortunes. Ntsele controversially lost his South African title there in December 2013 and he plotted major coups at the very same town in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Ntsele is currently ranked number one in Boxing South Africa’s flyweight division and his opponent Tete is third. Born and
bred in the Goldfields town of Welkom, Ntsele successfully defended his South African crown four times before the controversial loss to current champion Lwandile Sityatha. He won the WBF title within distance when he knocked Xola Sifama out in the ninth round of the bout’s scheduled 12 rounds early last year. Ntsele has seen off most of his opponents via a knockout – 13 out of his 20 wins. The 27-year-old Ntsele has lost four fights and drawn one fight since he had turned professional in 2005. He has fougth 25 fights to date. Ntsele was in the ringside last October when he convincingly defended his WBF title against hometown boy Matswaki Moselesele. “I have been sharpening myself for any bout since then. I won’t underestimate my opponent,” he said. Ntsele has been training at the Free State Sports Science Institute High-Performance Centre in Bloemfontein. “I’m very thankful to the centre’s management for allowing me to prepare at the institute. I feel the impact of training at the high-performance institute. It is now upon me to deliver,” said Ntsele.
The versatile Wynand Pienaar (24) joined the Griffons at the end of 2013. In primary school he played for the Griffons at the Craven Week. After school Wynand went to the Shark Tank, where he played for the Sharks’ u.19 and u.21 team. He also played for the Cavaliers. Wynand’s father, Pine, played flank for the Eastern Transvaal, Western Transvaal and Elande. Jan Breed (25) is a strong and definitely reliable player for the Griffons.
His father, John from Makwassie, played flank for the Northern Free State team. Jan-Francois Bester (20), prop and hooker, grew up in Douglas. He went to school in England and played rugby. His father, André, played hooker for the Free State. André is now in London where he coaches. André’s brother, Pieter played prop for the Cheetahs.