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Tenants face eviction
Have until 16 July to vacate property due to upgrades } Teboho Setena ABOUT 52 tenants occupying units at the Teba Complex in Phambili Street in Thabong, Welkom, are facing an eviction. The new property owner(s) has issued a notice saying they must vacate the premises to make way for a major upgrading of the units. The tenants, some of whom have been living there for years with their families, have been given until 16 July to vacate the premises, failing which a forceful eviction will apply. The residential complex was formerly a mine property which accommodated various labourers employed at the mines. However, following the shutting down of mines in the greater Goldfields, the facility was sold privately and managed by Phindani Properties. The identity of the new owner(s) remains a mystery as Mandlenkosi Thengingimfene, the property manager appointed by the new owner(s), would not reveal it. The former owner(s) that operated under the name Phindani Properties could not be reached. The complex has been sold with defects (voetstoots). Thengingimfene says the tenants were notified to look for alternative accommodation following the completion of the sales deal. The remaining tenants are expected to be out by 16 July in terms of the content of the notice issued to them. “We have been issuing tenants with letters to remind them about the plan to revamp the whole complex which in this stage is not acceptable for human habitation. Following inspection, it has been discovered that the complex does not comply with certain standards. Water pipes, sewerage and the electricity supply are outdated. The houses need paint and new roofing is a must,” says Thengingimfene. “As for those who have not moved out or have not found accommodation, it is unfortunate there is no consideration to have them on the premises while the upgrading is underway. We cannot risk people’s lives.” He says based on upgrading work on the site the work is expected to be completed by the end of March 2015. “We can only accommodate tenants then. New terms and conditions as well as rental fees will apply.” He says the work of revamping started with the privately-owned Edu-College that
MANDLENKOSI THENGINGIMFENE shows the conditions at the property under which tenants live. is situated in the same complex. “We managed to work on the school during the holidays and on weekends.” He says Hidro Tech Sales has been appointed to do the renovation that includes installing new water pipes and electricity wires in this complex commonly known as Mzilikazi by the locals. At a meeting held on Thursday, the tenants were again addressed about the upgrading work and also reminded to vacate the premises as the three-month notice expires on 16 July. Express Goldfields & NFS has reliably been informed that police officers of the Welkom Police Station were also present at the meeting where tenants were told that forceful eviction would apply if they did not vacate the premises by the date in question. Thengingimfene says the first meeting with the tenants was held on 22 March at which all tenants were informed about the renovation of the complex.
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Old hands find new positions
THE Matjhabeng Local Municipality has made two appointments in the mayoral committee and municipal public accounts committee departments. The new appointees are Mmilwane Patrick Motshabi and Mofapoheli David Masienyane, a member of the mayoral committee tasked with community services and the chairperson of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee, respectively. The appointment followed the departure of councillor member Dora Kotzee, who has taken up the position of deputy chief whip of the Free State Legislature. Kotzee served as a member of the mayoral committee tasked with community services, a position now taken by Motshabi. The latter was chairperson of the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC), a position taken by Masienyane. Motshabi is a seasoned councillor from Kutlwanong with 14 years’ experience in local government governance. Motshabi, a trained health worker who worked in the health environment from 1979 until 1999, has served as a councillor since 2000. In the years 2000 to 2014 he served in a number of governance and monitoring roles at the Matjhabeng Local Municipality and Lejweleputswa District Municipality respectively. It includes serving in Section 79 and Section 80 committees on housing, finance and infrastructure. In 2006 he was elected as ward councillor for Ward 20 in Kutlwanong, a leadership role he held until 2011 when he became a member of the mayoral committee tasked with environmental health at the Lejweleputswa District Municipality. He rejoined the Matjhabeng Local Municipality in 2012 as chairperson of the MPAC.
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Masienyane, ward councillor for Ward 8 (Saaiplaas), who held leadership roles in politics since 1995, has extensive experience in local government and community leadership. His academic qualifications, obtained from the University of the Free State and the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, include project management, sustainable infrastructure for South African cities and land usage and hous-
ing. Until recently the chairperson of the Chair of Chairs Committee (a Section 79 committee of the Matjhabeng Council), he also served as chairperson of the Dispute Resolution Committee (Section 79 committee) and as a member of the Section 80 committees for housing and finance respectively. He was previously the chairperson of the Oversight Committee at the Lejweleputswa District Municipality
and served in the Section 80 committee for local economic development at the district municipality. Masienyane previously served in a number of task teams of the National Union of Mineworkers South Africa (Numsa). His community leadership includes being a previous chairperson of Virginia Hospital and deputy chairperson of the Community Policing Forum.
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Victim finds strength to turn victor THE victim of a rape that took place in an open field near Riebeeckstad has broken the silence about her ordeal in the hope of meaningfully changing her life and that of her child. The victim, Queen (not her real name), is a young woman who resides in Thabong, Welkom. She says the courage to speak about the traumatic incident will also hopefully encourage rape victims to continue the battle against the scourge of rape. Express’s Motlalepule Mokgosi tells Queen’s story. Just an ordinary day For Queen it was an ordinary day of going to work, but it ended in a horrific sexual assault by three men in the open field near Riebeeckstad and an informal settlement known as 2010. This happened mid June in 2011 after she had been dropped off by a taxi. Queen says she did not sense danger when she saw a man following her shortly after the taxi had dropped her off. “When I glanced around again there were two guys coming in my direction and the third one appeared out of nowhere. I sensed they were coming for me. I became frightened and tried to pick up my pace – they did the same,” Queen says. She decided to walk down to the power station, hoping someone from nearby houses in Riebeeckstad would appear. She then tried to run towards the houses. That was when the three assailants attacked her and one caught her, giving Queen no chance to escape. Under attack “One guy enquired about the time and the other two snatched my handbag. I replied that I did not have a watch nor cell phone; I did not know what the time was.” She says the men decided to sexually assault her since she had nothing to offer, be it cash or anything to sell. “One of them started to kiss me on my neck and my shoulder and pulled my hair while the other two were smoking. One said I needed to kiss him if I wanted them to let me go, but I refused.” She tried to fight off the man, without success.
“He then called the other two guys to assist him. They knocked me down. One reached under my tank top and pants and began to fondle me. He unzipped his pants and forced himself onto me. I didn’t shout or cry – I was too scared. It was like an out-of-body experience – like I was watching the scene from above. Once they were done, one armed with a knife threatened to kill me. I covered my face and promised I wouldn’t inform the police. The other two discouraged him from killing me, because they got what they wanted. He stared at me, then spat in my eyes and said that I had been lucky.” Too scared to get help Directly afterwards she went to work, thinking they might come after her. Traumatised, Queen was already late for duty and on arrival her colleague did not notice anything wrong. When she got home the anxiety took hold and the next morning she was still terrified. “I didn’t bath, eat, interact or drink water. Instead I locked myself up in the room. I cut off my hair because I had this hateful feeling towards myself.” She decided to not have any check-ups performed, even though she was afraid that she might have contracted an STI or HIV. She decided to take the morning after pill as a preventative measure. She dealt with the matter her own way and remained silent instead of reporting the incident, because justice had failed her in a previous attempted rape. “I didn’t see the importance of reporting it after two guys were only fined R1 000 each after attempting to rape me in 2010.” Pregnant and desperate Two months later, she started to vomit constantly and had a slight cold. Her grandmother insisted she consulted a doctor. She then received the devastating news she was two months pregnant. “I was repulsed knowing my granny would be asking so many questions which I would fail to answer. I was single then. It crossed my mind to frame my
and took care of my baby.” Finding inner strength Queen believes she discovered her inner strength and attributes that led to the courage to speak out about the ill-fated incident for the first time to Express Goldfields & NFS. “The story of Oprah Winfrey motivated me. She experienced similar trauma and managed to pull through.” Winfrey’s story changed her thoughts step by step. Queen picked up the pieces and moved on with her life. Now she is living an ambitious life with the dream of becoming a marketer.
REVELATION: Motlalepule Mokgosi, Express Goldfields & NFS journalist, with the rape victim during an exclusive interview. Photo: Teboho Setena
ex-boyfriend.” However, it troubled her until she finally told her grandmother. Queen unsuccessfully attempted to terminate the pregnancy by overdosing on mixed pills, taking dangerous substances and consuming high volumes of alcohol. Her last resort was to have an abortion done and that too failed. “The sister said my pregnancy was too far gone to terminate it.” She says her grandparents suggested she visited some relatives to deal with her trauma until she gave birth. She later went for counselling, which she did not complete. “I didn’t feel comfortable to receive therapy from a male. I still haven’t really fully dealt with the incident in my therapy. It has
affected my entire life and sexual identity. I have flashbacks of the sexual assault whenever I am touched by a man.” Queen says she acted out sexually, became self-destructive and her behaviour changed drastically as reality kicked in. The family could not offer much for the baby and the trauma was still in control. “I saw the best option out of the mess as dating and sleeping with an older man to provide for the baby. I was suicidal. It was not long before my grandmother’s friend saw what I was doing and told my granny. I would leave my baby at night and go out, but she tried to talk me out of it. Her tears made me realise the importance of having a mother in my life. I changed my behaviour
Break the chains She believes that people handle issues differently. “Victims should feel free to disclose information and shouldn’t let rapists walk free, because it will haunt you for eternity. He is living happily ever after and committing the same crime towards others. Let’s break this chain, let’s get them imprisoned. “People talk about victims, but I’m a victor, because I managed to reconnect with my inner self and realised evil does not have power over me, my life. I took a stand.” Find help here Those who live in fear of retaliation or are intimidated by perpetrators can visit the Thabong Rape Intervention Centre for counselling. The centre enforces the Domestic Violence Act and provides treatment and recommendations, education and awareness of the rights of the victims. The centre strives to fight the scourge of rape and raise awareness among women and children. For help call Mandisa Sinakhomo on 057-910-2370 during office hours or 072-158-1838.
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Police officers awarded for jailing rapists THE Thabong Police Cluster Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit has recognised officers for investigations that led to the successful prosecution of perpetrators. The officers received recognition certificates at an event held in Welkom recently. The investigations have seen 26 rapists receive prison sentences ranging from 5 to 27 years and life for sexual assault cases. Malebo Khosana, spokesperson for the Thabong police, said the convictions and sentencing were for rape crimes which had occurred in Thabong in Welkom, Ventersburg and Virginia. “The certificates were awarded to the members as a token of appreciation for convictions and sentences obtained through hard work, diligence and commitment.” Khosana said acknowledgement had been given for convictions and sentences for the first quarter of 2014-’15. The unit commander, Lt Col Kedibone Gopane, presented the certificates to the recipients. According to Khosana, the highlight of the investigations was the breakthrough by Thabiso Twala for investigating the rape of a 13-year-old girl by her biological father last year in March. The 37-year-old perpetrator (identity withheld to protect the minor) was sentence to life imprisonment earlier this year. Another success
THE members of the Thabong Police Cluster Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit received recognition certificates for their investigations that saw perpetrators prosecuted to serve long-term prison sentences. From the left are, front: WO Margaret Mpembe, Lt Col Kedibone Gopane and WO Mojeremane Motaung; back: Lt Lebohang Mokhethi, WO Thabiso Twala, Constables Pontsho Mokwena, Moleboheng Molete, Raboi Sehume and Themba Jilimba. Photo supplied saw the sentencing of two rapists to 10 and 18 years respectively for sexual assault. This followed work by Themba Jilimba. The incidents happened in Thabong and Meloding. Lebohang Mokhethi’s investigation led to a man from Virginia sentenced for 27 years’ imprison-
ment while Tshidiso Qhamakoane’s work saw two men from Thabong sentenced to 15 years. His work saw another man from Meloding sent to jail to serve seven years. Mojeremane Motaung’s work saw two men sentenced to 10 and 15 years for rape incidents in
Thabong and Meloding. Raboi Sehume’s investigation resulted in two men sent to jail for seven and ten years for sexually assaulting two women in Thabong. Moleboheng Molete had three men sent to jail, two of them for ten years each and the third for seven years, for incidents in Hennenman,
Meloding and Ventersburg. Margaret Mpembe’s work led to one man from Meloding sentenced to seven years while Pontsho Mokwena’s work saw another man from Meloding sent to jail for 12 years. Solly Letsie’s investigative work sent a Bronville man to prison for eight years.
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New churches blazing a trail My view THERE is a trend of youth leaving their traditional mainstream churches in droves to follow the new phenomenon of churches taking South Africa by storm. This new sensation seems to be a thorn in the side of the traditional churches as a new breed of pastors is attracting youth, particularly males, in great numbers. Previously, churches were seen as places for women and were unattractive to men. How these new churches bring in big numbers of men is a miracle. The Tyrannus Apostolic Church, led by Pastor Simon Mokoena, is one of the fastest-growing churches in the country, while Bishop Stephen Zondo’s River of Living Waters Church can be mentioned in the same breath. These two churches boast of over 2 million followers combined, of which 50% are men. This awakens interest in finding out what it is that attracts particularly youth and men to these churches. Also, in what is lacking in the churches where they were baptised.
The Tyrannus Apostolic Church started as a humble gathering in Qwaqwa in the Eastern Free State in 2000 with less than 50 people, but today it is a substantial entity. Mokoena was ordained as a pastor at the Rhema Bible Church under Ray McCauley. The church has frequently hosted prominent leaders and politicians, among others Zulu king, Goodwill Zwelithini, President Jacob Zuma and Free State Premier Sekgobelo “Ace” Magashule. Mokoena explained this partnership with politicians to be relevant to the communities served. The River of Living Waters was started in Small Farms, Evaton, in Gauteng. Both the churches are branching throughout the country. People claim that the spirituality at these churches gives them instant gratification. Youth say at these churches the primary assignment is the work of the ministry. The focus as ministry is to reconcile the world to God and be ambassadors for Christ. Also, the pastors have been blessed with healing and are the representative of the Kingdom of God. My observation is that these new churches provide a high standard of music, giving congregants the benefit they would get from rock or jazz festivals. Television ministry also plays a critical role.
THE Success Cultural Group (SCG), a local drama and theatre group, paid homage to the 1976 youth with the play Young, Black and Proud on National Youth Day, celebrated on 16 June. The play reflected the historic events during which many young black people fought and surrendered their lives in the struggle for democracy. The fight for freedom by the youth escalated when learners took to the streets of Soweto protesting against the use of Afrikaans as a medium of instruction for teaching. Through the play the organisers hope to inspire the present
generation to rise up against the challenges they face, as well as encourage them to change self-destructive behaviour by participating in various arts and recreation events. The group’s performance showed the effort put in during rehearsals, as they managed to make the audience relate to the storytelling presented. The purpose of the event was also to encourage young people who have an interest in the arts and drama, as well as poetry, to join the group and get to unleash their hidden talent in order to have a brighter future.
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Celebrating their birthdays together BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: A week ago the Ikemiseng Crèche and Preschool in Thabong held a blissful birthday party filled with joy and laughter for 15 children who celebrated their birthdays in April, May and June. From the left are, front: Onalenna Khumalo, Retshedisitswe Leeto, Tsholofelo Leeto and Keabetswe Mohlakoana; middle: Katleho Nkone, Pulane Mwaya, Gomolemo Pheko, Mojalefa Mpongoa, Keano Mohlala and Atlehang Nkone; back: Naledi Adam, Themba Hadebe, Bonolo Lesibo, Olerato Moleleki and Oratilwe Sising. Photo: Teboho Setena
Group invites talent Through it all they also strove to target new members for the SCG, thanks to the support they have received from the community. Saduma Miya and Rebecca Mogoera are doing their utmost best to engage members of the community and the youth at large to see a better picture of life. Interested children are welcome to attend and register with the SCG. Lessons are offered for all candidates. For information call Miya on 061-369-5528 or Mogoera on 079-832-6992.
Information regarding murder cases wanted Police hunt armed killers
THE Welkom police are appealing to the public to assist with information regarding suspects wanted for killing four people, on separate incidents, at mine shafts in Welkom. The first case regards Thloriso Sauli (25), Kenene Lebajoa (28) and Chabeli Moroke (32), all of whom were shot dead on 6 April this year at the President Steyn Mine. The other case regards Matlali Matlali (29) who was shot and killed at the Bambanani Mine shaft on 13 May this year. Kethabile Mofokeng, police spokesperson, said there were no witnesses to the incidents. “The police are requesting the community to help with information to trace the suspects and bring them to book,” she said. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts or the identity of the suspects can call investigative officer Dylan Saayman on 084-687-3014 or 057-391-6265 during office hours.
Killers of Sithole wanted
The Thabong police are appealing to the public to assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the two killers of the 22-year-old Daniel Mafube Sithole on 4 March this year at a hostel in Thabong.
DRAMA members of the Success Cultural Group. In front is Karabo Samuel; from the left are, back: Tshepo Mpitsi, Linda Gilambe, Lehlohonolo Mashinini, Katleho Molomo, Relebohile Kala, Masontaha Phalane and Karabo Sethunya. Photo: Supplied
AN identikit of one of the suspects in the Sithole murder case. The two unknown suspects are wanted regarding murder and two attempted murders. They shot and killed Sithole and injured Pule Kheswa and Timothy Ngoma. Mamello Mokhuoane, police spokesperson, said the perpetrators demanded cash from the victims. She said an investigation was underway to determine the motive for the attack. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspects can contact investigative officer Gert Nel on 082-806-8432.
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Stylish at soccer match YOUTH DAY: The trio of Thandeka Saul and Ntombizanele and Lindiwe Bopheka wore their former school uniform on Youth Day. This day was celebrated last week Monday to pay homage to the generation of 1976 who took to the streets to protest against the use of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction in schools. These women were also among the scores of football fans who watched two youth clubs, Sibanye Golden Stars and Bloemfontein Young Tigers, battle it out at the Beatrix Mine Sports Grounds.
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Band develops skills CHILDREN with and without disabilities around Kroonstad will learn more about their differences through a music initiative known as the Kroonstad Field Band which was launched recently. Launched in Kroonstad, the project is driven by the De Beers Group’s Voorspoed Mine and the Field Band Foundation (FBF) of South Africa. Musical instruments which will be taught to the band members include instruments ranging from different types of idiophones (drums, hand pans/hangs, marimba, steelpans, xylophones, et cetera), membranophones (agida, ashiko, barrel drums, pianos, et cetera) and some instruments from the woodwind family of instruments. The Kroonstad Field Band has started
with 125 children of whom 80% are children living with various types of disabilities. “The main objective of forming the Kroonstad Field Band is to address the general skills development of all children from the Voorspoed Mine’s labour areas without excluding any child because of a disability. A key characteristic of the field band model is integration, whereby children living with disabilities and those without disabilities are unified through music and are taught attributes such as understanding, tolerance, love, humility, sympathy and empathy. “All these are supported by counselling to change mind-sets. Another important aspect is the interactive, child-led developmental approach to knowledge and skills construction,” says Pamela Manda, corporate affairs officer of the mining company. She says the process encourages and supports youth to view learning as a mutual process which takes place within a context of relationships. “This process focuses in a significant extent on learning how to help others to learn. “The message is that ‘being the best’ happens within the context of relationships and that nobody can achieve his or her full potential without the support of others,” says THE Field Band Foundation performed at the launch of the Kroon- Manda. More than stad Band Foundation recently. From the left are dancers Makgotso R6 million has been Hlalele, Boitshepo Malibu and Amogelang Makgokolo; back: musi- invested per year to cal co-coordinators Pholoso Konopi, Tshidiso Matsipe, Sindisiwe ensure the initiative Ngcobo, Lehlohonolo Moilagomo and Ntembeko Ntweni. succeeds.
A GROUP of youths from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in South Africa, the Methodist Church of Southern Africa, the Presbyterian Church of Africa and the United Methodist Church of South Africa of the 705 circuit, donated food parcels to the elderly in Themba, Thabong, as part of commemorating National Youth Day last Monday. Here are a recipient Maletsatsi Mbingeni (right) with youth members Nkanyi Dywenya and Zuko Phillip.
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MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITy Executive Mayor: Cllr. S Ngangelizwe
Baahi Ba Phomolong Ba Keteka tjha Ha Monate Letsatsi La Batjha
Baahi ba Phomolong ba fumana lebala la dipapadi le ntjhafaditsweng tsatsing la batjha. Dikete-kete tsa batjha le batswadi Phomolong, Hennenman ba kitikile letsatsi la batjha (June 16) le Majoro wa Phethahatso Matjhabeng Lekhanselara Sebenzile Ngangelizwe, moifo wa hae le baetapele ba mmuso wa lebatowa.
“ Mmuso o nehelana ka dijo
dikolong le dithuso tsa ditjhelete baneng ba hlokang ho ntshetsa dithuto tsa bona pele. Ena ke menyetla e neng e le siyo nako e fitileng mme ho a hlokahala hore batjha ba sebedise menyetla ena
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Mekete o na o ne o hlophisitswe ke Mmasepala wa Matjhabeng ka tlasa boetapele ba Majoro wa phethahatso Sebenzile Ngangelizwe moo teng sepheho e ne e le ho bula lebala la dipapadi ka mora ho ntjhafatswa. Mmasepala o sebedisitse
Dihlomo fatshe… Majoro wa phethahatso Sebenzile Ngangelizwe le dibetsa tseo maqulwana a nehelaneng ka tsona.
Majoro wa phethahatso Sebenzile Ngangelizwe o nehelana ka lebala la dipapadi Phomolong.
Dimilione tse 7 ho ntlafatsa lebala lena. Majoro wa phethahatso Sebenzile Ngangelizwe, o hlalositse ha ba le motlotlo Matjhabeng ka ho nehelana ka lebala la dipapadi ka tsatsi le leholo la batjha. “Letsatsi lena ke letsatsi le leholo nalaneng ya Afrika Borwa hobane batjha ba ile ba susumetsa hore mmuso wa bahanyapetsi o mamele dillo tsa bona. Ketsahalo eno e ile ya tsebahala lefatshe kaofela mme mmuso bahanyapetsi o ile wa thefuleha”, Majoro o a hlalosa. Majoro o tsweletse pele ka hore batjha ba kajeno ba na le menyetla e mengata ya ho ntlafatsa maphelo a bona le a batswadi ba bona. “Mmuso o nehelana ka dijo dikolong le dithuso tsa ditjhelete baneng ba hlokang ho ntshetsa dithuto tsa bona pele. Ena ke menyetla e neng e le siyo nako e fitileng mme ho a hlokahala hore batjha ba sebedise menyetla ena”. O ile a thabiswa haholo ke maqulwana a ileng a nehelana ka dibetsa le ho ema ka pela setjhaba ho kopa tshwarelo ka diphoso tseo ba di entseng. Baetapele ba maqulwana a na a hlalositse ha ba
itshwabetse haholo ka mekgwa e mebe eo ba ileng ba tuma ka yona. Ba hlalositse hore ba kopa setjhaba ho ba amohela ka matsoho a mofuthu le hore mmuso o ba thuse ka ho etsa mesebetsi. Ba kopile hape hore Mmuso o ba thuse ka mabala le di programa tsa dipapadi hore ba tlohe diterateng. Majoro wa Phethahatso Mmmasepaleng wa Lejweleputswa Mohlomphehi Nkosinjani Speelman o hlalositse hore ba tla sebetsa mmoho le mafapha a mmuso ho netefatsa hore dipapadi di kgutlela makeisheneng, le hore ditlhoko tsa batjha di a fihlellwa ka ho panya ha leihlo. “Re tlameha ho sebetsa ka thata hore re fihlelle ditlhoko tsa batjha. Re le mmuso o kgethilweng ke batho, re tlameha maoto le matsoho ho phethisa ditakatso tsa bona ka hohle hohle. Sepikara sa Matjhabeng Mohlomphehi Bheke Stofile o ile a fana ka nalane ya batjha dilemong tse fetilelng, mme a kgothalletsa batjha hore ba nke maele batjheng ba dilemong tseo bao ban eng ba le sebete ho lwantsha bohanyapetsi
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Stars keep the dream alive } Teboho Setena
Stars will be one of the nine provincial clubs to fight for promotion at this year’s THE dream of Sibanye Golden Stars to play-offs of the South African Football campaign in the professional ranks lives on. Association (Safa) Second Division. The The team kept hope alive by narrowly promotional play-offs will be staged in beating Bloemfontein Young Tigers 4-3 in a Durban next month. championship decider league encounter However, Stars are eagerly awaiting played at the Beatrix Mine Sports Ground confirmation from Safa about them being last Monday – on National Youth Day. crowned this year’s Free State champions. The hard-fought win meant the Goldfields The football body is said to be dealing with team could begin sharpening themselves for dispute cases involving all clubs campaignthe ultimate challenge to gain promotion to ing in the Second Division across the the National First Division League. country. Stars, led by coach Samuel “Ace” Mpakane, wrestled the Free State title from strong contenders Bubchu United of Bloemfontein and Super Eagles of Bethlehem. The two teams finished second and third respectively as Stars ran away with the crown. In keeping alive the dream, Stars saw off Eagles 3-1 in one of the league matches that were decisive determining the Free State winner. Victory over Eagles and Tigers meant Stars had weathered the storm. If they had lost against these two opponents they would have also extinguished the dream to make it into professional ranks. It has been eluding the team since promotion in 2007. “We are going to prepare for the ultimate challenge, starting this week while we are awaiting confirmation from Safa. Gaining promotion to compete in a professional league is our dream and we have to work hard to realise that goal. “It will be an overwhelming experience for the team as a whole to campaign in a professional league,” said a delighted Mpakane. He said they had a programme that was in line with the tough promotional play-offs. The players were BLOEMFONTEIN YOUNG TIGERS defender Thabiso given a week’s rest to be with Tsotetsi is beaten to the ball in a tight chase against Siban- their families before going ye Golden Stars midfielder Mafanyane Mokitimi (in the into the preparatory camp gold) during the two clubs’ league match. this week.
UPBEAT: The Credo Primary School’s technical team and the players are upbeat for this year’s Danone Nations Cup u.12 boys’ national football championship in Johannesburg on Saturday. From the left are, front: Taola Machobane, Tokollo Mothamaha, Itumeleng Taute and Pelaelo Ndlovu; middle: Chamlambo Vuyo, Maphala Moloi, Tshepang Mathikga and Thabang Stuurman; back: Molantwa Moeketsi (assistant coach), Thabang Qhoai, Zolile Mnyantsa, Mpho Makume, Mosala Mofokeng and Dikeledi Sothoane (head coach). Photo: Teboho Setena
Credo go for glory } Teboho Setena THE Credo Primary School’s u.12 boys are hopeful of this year’s Danone Nations Cup national championship glory. The school from Sasolburg is one of the nine primary schools that will battle it out to clinch the competition’s national trophy at the finals at Reiger Park in Gauteng on Saturday. The spirited Credo boys qualified for the national final by virtue of being the Free State champions. They beat Meqheleng Primary from Ficksburg 1-0 at the provincial final that was held in Bloemfontein during April. The victorious Free State team’s head coach, Dikeledi Sothoane, is gunning for the national glory. She made history by being the first woman coach to win provincially and wants to beat some of her male counterparts at Saturday’s final. “I’m not under pressure to win, but I do wish to prove a point against my male counterparts. I believe football is about the ability to guide the youngsters,” said Sothoane. She guided the school to its first provincial win through hard work. Sothoane comes a long way with the
Credo football side – since the school’s first participation in the tournament in 2000. Her young lads stood their ground well on provincial level by beating the five opponents to lift the crown. At Saturday’s event in Johannesburg, they will face a gruelling contest from the eight teams that will be vying for the national title. “We have prepared well for the finals. We went to high performance centres to work on endurance and played friendly games with other teams. “They were competitive and that helped us to improve ourselves and to have the edge against our opponents on Saturday,” she said “I’m not going for a win at all costs, but it would be a bonus to win nationally. “I’ll be happy to return home with a third prize overall.” There is more at stake for the nine finalists with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the winner of representing South Africa at this year’s global Danone Nations World Cup championship in Brazil during November. This is the world’s biggest football tournament for children aged between 10 to 12 years and it features 32 countries.
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AIRBORNE: Bloemfontein Young Tigers goalkeeper Mohlomi Nkopane beats Sibanye Golden Stars striker Mafanyane Mokitimi (in the gold) to an aerial ball while the defenders Fanele Silita (left, red) and Lefu Lebitsa Lefu (red) cover up during the league match played at the Beatrix Mine Sports Ground last Monday. Photos: Teboho Setena
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