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Little girl laid to rest Murder suspect to reappear in court for bail application } Teboho Setena SCORES of shocked mourners joined the grief-stricken family of Karabo Nale to bid a sad farewell to the murdered three-year-old daughter of Nomathemba Janki. The little girl was laid to rest last week Friday in Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus. Mourners that attended the funeral service never stopped expressing shock and disbelief about the news of the senseless killing of the child. Reeling from the gruesome killing, the victim’s mother, Nomathemba Janki, and family members remained seated motionless at the graveyard – trying to come to terms with continuing their life without their beloved daughter. The mother’s last encounter with her child was on 4 July when she left her in the care of the woman suspected of killing little Karabo. The arrest of the suspect, Nompucuko Mavis Mahamo (23), provides some relief for the distressed mother and the family of the murdered victim. She briefly appeared in the Odendaalsrus Magistrate’s Court last week Thursday facing a charge of murder. Mahamo is set to reappear in court on 22 July for a bail application. Little Karabo’s brutal murder has sent shockwaves through the Free State and beyond due to the nature of her killing. A post-mortem report released by the police revealed that the little girl had been stabbed 99 times all over her body. The victim’s (whose name Karabo means answer) mother and family members hope to get an answer to the circumstances that had led to the killing during the murder trial. Molebogeng Lechesa, the Welkom police spokesperson, said the motive for the killing was unknown. She said Karabo’s body had been discovered in the open veld between the K9 and Block 2 residential settlement on 6 July by a shepherd who had alerted the police. She said the victim’s face had been covered with a jersey and a packet of Nik Naks snacks and sweets were found next to the deceased on the crime scene. Lechesa said Karabo’s mother had left the deceased together with her 13-year-old sister in the care of Mahamo, who had been busted last Monday in K1 Location in Kutlwanong. She said the police had seized an okapi knife with dry blood stains, two used white candles and clothes with blood stains found in Mahamo’s possession. The child’s murder has further raised fears regarding the safety of children.
THE bereaved family that includes the victim’s mother, Nomathemba Janki (front left, seated) at the burial site in Kutlwanong. Insert: Little Karabo Nale. Photo: Teboho Setena
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Stadiums not ready } Teboho Setena DESPITE the fact that sports grounds in the Matjhabeng Local Municipality are not up to standard, Sebenzile Ngangelizwe, the mayor, is “happy” with their progress. He expressed his satisfaction with the work that had been done at the handingover ceremony of the Zuka Baloyi Stadium. Ngangelizwe gave the community the green light to use the facility a week ago. He said more work needed to be done to revamp the stadium to acceptable standards, and pointed out the possibility to increase the size of the pavilion. The municipality forked out no less than R3 million for the upgrading of the Zuka Baloyi and Bronville Stadium. Ngangelizwe said R3,5 million had been allocated to revamp the Zuka Baloyi Stadium. As for the design of the parking lot at this facility, situated in the heart of Thabong, Ngangelizwe said: “The parking lot is too small to allow for the flow of traffic entering and going out. “I think in the next phase we should complete the outstanding work necessary to bring these sports facilities in the township to a satisfactory level.”
These facilities were part of those that had been closed last November to allow for renovations. The work included the installation of irrigation systems, repairing of fencing, construction of parking and upgrading of dressing and ablution rooms. The renovation at the Bronville Stadium is still in progress. The contractors were expected to finish in May. The condition of the field leaves much to be desired at both the Zuka Baloyi and Bronville Stadium. The marks on the surface of the field (pitch), where furrows were dug to install an irrigation system, are visible at the Zuka Baloyi Stadium in Thabong. Asked if he could justify the expenditure of the work that had been done at the Zuka Baloyi Stadium, Ngangelizwe said: “To be frank, the R3 million allocated was used optimally. We’ll take it step by step to revamp these facilities.” He said 15% of the budget from national government would be set aside to upgrade sports facilities. Local lower division football clubs, including rugby teams, will have to wait even longer before they can use these grounds. Since October last year they have travelled more than 50 km to use sports fields at the mines for competitions while other clubs use sports fields at schools.
SEBENZILE NGANGELIZWE, mayor of the Matjhabeng Local Municipality.
Olly plans to step up services, quality
RAPHAEL MALEFANE of the Estate Funeral Home at the cemetery in Virginia.
Photo: Teboho Setena
Grave tampering a concern } Teboho Setena TAMPERING with graves by unknown criminal elements at the Virginia Cemetery is a grave concern for undertakers in the town. One of the leading undertakers, Estate Home Funeral, has fallen victim to this. The undertaker is one of eight in the Goldfields region including Virginia, Welkom and Theunissen. Raphael Malefane, manager of the funeral home, said on the weekend of 5 July they had been forced to contend with grave-tampering. Numerous graves had been tampered with on the day of the burial. “We found numbered identity boards bearing the details of people we had rendered a service to that had been removed from the graves. “The worrying factor is that only identity boards at graves of our clients were removed. “We found some thrown inside open graves which had been reserved for burial services,” said Malefane.
“I find it strange that only the graves of our clients have been tampered with. “It is obvious there has been foul play.” He said the incident had been reported to the police in Virginia. Malefane said the major cause for concern on their side and that of the relatives and families of the deceased was that they were unable to positively identify the individual graves since the identity boards had been removed. “This is cause for concern for us as service provider and a great inconvenience for the community at large because no one is able to identify the graves of their loved ones. “It is an expensive process, because relatives and families are bound to seek assistance from the municipal authorities to make certain the grave they visit is that of the deceased,” he said. Malefane appealed to those relatives and families having difficulty in identifying graves to consult their office for further assistance for the purpose of identifying the graves.
OLLY MLAMLELI, MEC for Cooperative Governance and Human Settlements, announced that her department would speed up the recruitment of a chief engineer and resident project managers in each district. She made the announcement when tabling the budget for the current financial term last week Wednesday in the Free State Legislature. Mlamleli says she believes the appointment of a chief engineer and project managers in the five districts of the Free State will help enhance delivery and improve the quality of workmanship in the construction of houses. The budget for the department for the 2014-’15 financial year is R1 210 317 000 in total comprising a R146 561 000 equitable share allocation plus a R1 061 756 000 Human Settlements Development grant and a R2 000 000 OLLY MLAMLELI, MEC for Cooperative Governance and EPWP grant. Human Settlements. Photo: Teboho Setena “Moreover, the department has emthe integrated and sustainable human barked on a process of ridding the settlements required by the NDP. Human Settlements sector of unscrupuMlamleli says in contributing to the lous contractors by establishing a achievement of the priorities set out in database of competent contractors who the 2014-’19 MTSF to improve the lives have been graded in compliance with of the people in the Free State, her stringent standards set by the Construcdepartment has set the following goals tion Industry Development Board over the next five years: (CIDB). This grading is in addition to ) To facilitate the creation of accountathe requirements of the National Home ble and sustainable local governance Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) through effective collaboration with all and the bank ratings of each contractor. stakeholders. “We have also greatly enhanced our ) To promote and facilitate integrated contracts by utilising the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) which is a development and planning on local government level. standard in the private sector construc) To promote and facilitate viable and tion industry with the retention clause sustainable traditional institutions. that ensures that the finished houses ) To promote and enhance the effective are first allowed to be exposed to the and efficient functioning of the Free elements (wind, dust, rain, sun, et State House of Traditional Leaders. cetera), before the retention money is “The department will roll out a paid out to the contractor. Any shoddy programme towards implementing the workmanship by a contractor means local government regulations on the that he/she will not receive the retenappointment and conditions of employtion money,” said Mlamleli. ment of senior managers to both She says these efforts by the departmunicipal administration and the ment will ensure compliance with political echelon. Sub-Outcome 3 (enhanced institutional “This will ensure that municipalities capability for effective co-ordination comprehend their responsibilities and spatial investment decisions) under towards complying with legislation,” Outcome 8 and in turn really assist in said Mlamleli. retrofitting the current settlements into
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Calls for Malakoane’s axing intensify THE Democratic Alliance (DA) has publicly announced its full support to the call by various entities for the sacking of the beleaguered MEC for Health, Dr Benny Malakoane. The opposition party’s statement comes in the wake of an ongoing protest action by volunteers and health-care workers to have Malakoane fired from the influential position of MEC for Health. The Treatment Action Campaign (TAC) has been seen spear-heading the mission to have Malakoane replaced. “We welcome the recent support from the Treatment Action Campaign, the South African Medical Association and the ANC-affiliated Nehawu, who are all calling for MEC Malakoane to be fired,” said Mariette Pittaway, the DA’s member of the provincial legislature, during the budget votes debate in the Free State Provincial Legislature last week Wednesday. Three weeks ago, disgruntled Free State community health-care workers forced their way into Bophelo House. People who had not received stipends for more than two months staged a sit-in inside the building. They were demonstrating after submitting a memorandum to Dr David Motau, the head of the department. Pittaway said they had been calling on Premier Elias “Ace” Magashule to fire MEC Malakoane for more than a year. “The premier must now act. When I say the condition of health in the Free State is critical, I can prove it. I daily receive telephone calls from doctors, nurses, administration personnel and even porters working in the Free State hospitals. “The new state-of-the-art Mantsopa Hospital complex in Ladybrand was proudly handed over and a media release was made that it would open its doors to the public in January 2013. “It is now 19 months later and the doors are still locked. Cleaners wash the floors every day praying that the doors will
open, while the occupational therapists guard their equipment. Salaries are paid out and the public is locked out. “The backyard has turned into a rubbish dump. Is this because of outdated boilers or 1954 equipment or maybe because of apartheid? No, this is because of mismanagement, corruption and a failure of political accountability,” said Pittaway. “MEC Malakoane, do you know about the critical conditions in our hospitals? “Do you know that people are dying because of the failure in your department?” Pittaway highlighted the following problems: ) Babies suffering from malnutrition cannot be helped – no special milk is available. ) Nasal prongs used for babies are not in supply – these cost about R2,50 each, but cannot be ordered. ) No basic antibiotics are available – sick children are just sent back home. ) No saturation monitors (for the measuring of oxygen levels of babies) are in working condition. ) Certain HIV patients who have kidney problems need special ARVs (D410 – Stavudine) – hospitals and clinics do not have this – these patients are shown away. ) There are certain packs for certain injuries (i.e. head, stomach) – when casualties come in, these packs are not available. It has happened that these patients have then died. ) Buthelezi Ambulance Services – gets paid per minute. Their equipment does not work and in one incident they were called to collect a nine-hour-old baby to transfer to another hospital – they arrived without an incubator and had to go back to fetch an incubator. In another incident they were called at 04:00 to transfer a critical patient – they only arrived at 09:00 – the patient died.
Drug dealers denied bail THE three suspects busted for drug manufacturing and dealing in Phomolong, Hennenman, remain in custody after their bail application was turned down. The trio include two Nigerian males, Benjamin Orama, Okoya Ogku, and a South African woman, Nobengozi Mpewvana. The state turned down their bail application on their second appearance in the Hennenman Magistrate’s Court last Monday. Capt. Stephen Thakeng, Welkom police spokesperson, said the trio’s bail application was turned down because they are deemed a flight risk. He said the suspected drug dealers’ personal details, such as residence, were yet to be verified.
Mayor gets his hands dirty THE Fezile Dabi District Municipality will tomorrow embark on a cleaning campaign in Koppies to mark Mandela Day. The participants, who will include the mayor, Moeketsi Moshodi, will clean the grounds of the Dibaseholo Primary School in Koppies and taxi ranks in Parys. The mayor will also hand over equipment to the early childhood development centre. The Fezile Dabi District Municipality has just completed the project of revamping Kruis Street – about R8,7 million was spent on this. Moshodi challenges the members of the public and institutions to participate in activities aimed at cleaning the environment and the grounds of important institutions, including schools. Many other events will be held on Friday, 18 July, which coincides with former president Nelson Mandela’s birthday. This year the world will for the first time mark Mandela’s life without the icon who passed away last year in December. He died aged 95. .
The police have since seized a white Toyota Avanza belonging to the three suspects. The trio first appeared in court on 30 June after the police had caught them red-handed inside a shack, allegedly busy manufacturing drugs. Mpewvana, Orama and Ogku are facing charges of manufacturing and possession of drugs. Their bust in Phomolong at about 04:00 on 28 June was due to a tip-off by a community member who alerted the police about a suspicious bad smell coming from a shack in which the police discovered a drug laboratory. Thakeng said they found possible ingredients to manufacture drugs, as well as drugs with an unknown street value, in the drug laboratory.
FROM the left are Annari du Plessis (training facilitator of Melita Training and Go Purple) with candidates who received certificates after they had successfully completed the training, Thato Leboea, Lesego Mokhobo, Joyce Vinger, Petrus Moloi and Jackie Botes (project manager of House of Hope). Photo: Teboho Setena
Campaign gives rape victims hope
} Motlalepule Mokgosi ANNARI DU PLESSIS believes training at organisations on how to treat victims of rape could go a long way against the scourge of rape and to empower survivors. Du Plessis spoke at the presentation of certificates to candidates that had successfully completed a training course on the counselling of rape survivors. The programme also focused on changing the lives of the victims, both men and women, and on child abuse. The ceremony was held at the AFM Deo Doxa Church in Welkom a week ago. Representatives of organisations received basic training over four days. Du Plessis is the founder and coordinator of Cross Roads, Go Purple (an awareness campaign against rape and violence) a human rights activist from Vanderbijlpark. She said successful candidates had been accredited to serve as Melitas (people who assist with rape cases) in their respective areas. “The Melita and Go Purple campaigns are more focused on giving the victims hope, healing and victory. It also offers support to those who do not want to disclose the ordeal they went through. It could be self-destructing and lead to fatalities,” said Du Plessis. She said training equipped the Melitas to mediate and assist the victims until the perpetrators had been convicted. “Even if it means going to court with
the victim for moral support,” she said. Du Plessis said the major challenge they faced was that the victims gave up. “We make a point of standing by them until the last day.” Du Plessis said the Melitas would partner with the police to reduce rape incidents and to bring perpetrators to book. Go Purple launched an awareness campaign last Friday that will run until the end of September. During this period the public is encouraged to wear items that are purple in support of the campaign themed Celebrating Life after Abuse. “The colour purple in winter symbolises the coldness after the rape incident; meaning the emotions and hardships the victims and survivors have gone through. “In September it shows how victorious life is even if you have been in pain,” said Du Plessis. Events will also be staged to support the drive. “Last year we had supporters on the treadmill for 36 hours on a freezingly cold night in Vanderbijlpark. Most of the participants were survivors of sexual violence. “They were there to make a point by running from midnight on Friday until noon on Sunday,” said Du Plessis. ) Victims are encouraged to contact the helpline for emergencies or for more information to get help with reporting rape cases. Call Maureen Nel on 082-828-6575.
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Part of knitting project A GROUP of women from Meloding, Virginia, have teamed up to start a knitting project where they produce different items for the household and to wear. From the left are Bettie Lyke (trainer of the Rainbow Foundation), Maria Thibile, Makgotso Finger, Sylvia Moruri, Malika Tshabalala, Kully Billie, Mmapule Thulo, Ella Mafikeng and Miemie Daile. People interested in making wool clothes and in-house items are invited to register and attend training workshop at the Meloding Library. Photo: Teboho Setena
Plan early for your retirement DECIDING how to invest your retirement fund money is about making one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. Karin Muller, head of Sanlam’s Growth Market Solutions, says the latest research from the Sanlam Benchmark Survey showed that a third of South Africans did not make use of professional financial advice, but relied on their own knowledge, that of a colleague, their human resources department or their employer. “A staggering 88% of people who are financially better off in their retirement received professional financial advice.” This shows how critical it is to ensure that you obtain advice from a professional. “People don’t understand that retirement planning should start on day one of their employment or the date of joining their retirement fund. “The decisions people make while they are employed, will ultimately determine how comfortably they are able to live
during retirement. “Unfortunately, most retirement fund members only start considering retirement when they get closer to retirement.” The latest Sanlam Benchmark Survey shows that people who retire comfortably have the following in common: ) They started saving for retirement a few years earlier than the average person. ) They saved more each month. ) They preserved their savings when they changed jobs. ) They reinvested their lump sums to bolster their retirement income. ) They had additional sources of savings, such as other retirement annuities. Muller says it is worrying that just 29% of South Africans are able to maintain their standard of living in retirement. What is more, people who retire now, experience longer retirements, but have less money to live on and many are looking after dependants in their retirement.
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BIKERS from Johannesburg attended the launch of the Bikers for Mandela Campaign at Mandela’s statue on Naval Hill in Bloemfontein. The bikers laid 67 roses at the statue and observed a minute of silence in remembrance of the former president. The campaign is aimed at taking action against abuse and the bikers will criss-cross the country. Photo: Conrad Bornman
Police looking for suspect THE police in the Goldfields are searching for the suspect shown in this identikit. The suspect is one of a group of armed robbers wanted regarding a cash-in-transit robbery. The robbery happened on 3 June at about 12:25 at Teba Bank, Beatrix Mine, near Theunissen. Molebogeng Lechesa said the robbers, armed with guns, overpowered two security officers of the cash-in-transit company getting away with an
undisclosed amount of cash. The robbers fled driving off in a silver Toyota Corolla with an unknown registration number. The suspect shown is light in complexion, of medium built and 1,5 metres tall. The police are appealing to anyone with information to contact the investigative officer, James Mahlatsi of the Thabong Organised Crime Unit, on 082-453-0806 or 057-391-6846 during office hours.
IDENTIKIT of suspect wanted for cash-in-transit armed robbery.
Cherish your language THE ministers of religion, public speakers and politicians have a tendency to make their simple tasks of communication difficult. They do this by using English as language instead of sticking to the language they know and understand – their home language. Language policies required transformation in the new dispensation within the context of multilingualism. The official languages before 1994 were Afrikaans and English. Like all other facets of our culture, the then minister of arts, culture, science and technology, the late Dr Ben Ngubane, established a language task team in 1995 tasked with new language planning and policy formulation in the post-apartheid South Africa. This led to the Language Policy Plan and the National Language Policy Framework. Its main task was the introduction of a policy to practise multilingualism in all spheres of government and the private sector. An inclusive language approach enables people to hear, to be heard and to effectively participate in every sphere of society, be it education, media or politics. In the mining houses, the industry introduced Fanagalo, which was used for communication among thousands of mine workers from all over Africa. This language was influenced by many languages and was easily understood. Those who were not proficient in either English or Afrikaans communicated well with the rest in mining houses in Fanagalo. Fanagalo is a pidgin (simplified language) based primarily on Zulu, with English and a small Afrikaans input. It is used as a lingua franca, mainly in the gold, diamond, coal and copper mining industries in South Africa and to a lesser
My view Moeti Molelekoa Social observer extent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. All five my children attended school where they spoke English. But they were all taught that at home they remained within their culture and spoke Sotho. In certain families children were barred from playing with their peers to keep them from being influenced by indigenous languages. Today, in parliament and in the courts, one is allowed to use one’s own language freely because it is an official language. Therefore, I call on our priests, politicians and motivational speakers to stick to languages they have mastered. There is a perception that the youth is leaving church in droves for charismatic churches were services are conducted in English. Most of the preachers in these churches are from East and West Africa. This has put pressure on local ministers to use English despite not being proficient in the language. The African Renaissance for the potential growth of Africa must begin with the development of African languages. ) 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.
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Attend graduation MEMBERS of Lifeline attended the graduation event of candidates who have successfully completed a week-long training session on counselling and giving assistance to rape survivors. It was conducted by Go Purple Training as part of the Go Purple Campaign. From the left are Annah Seqhola, Masetai Zulu and Gwen Mosupa.
Attended handing over THESE youngsters from Thabong were among those in attendance at the handing over ceremony of the Zuka Baloyi Stadium to the community by Sebenzile Ngangelizwe, the mayor of Matjhabeng a week ago. Photo: Teboho Setena
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FROM the left are Maria Sankoela, Petro Makkink and Pastor Alice Tiro. They attended the event where certificates were presented to candidates who have completed training on counselling skills and assistance to rape victims. This is in support of the Go Purple Campaign against the sexual assault of women. Photos: Teboho Setena
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The Free State Development Corporation (FDC) is the official economic development agency for the Free State Province. The agency focuses on four key activities in order to achieve growth and development: Investment promotion; services to SMMEs; exportrelated assistance; and property management.
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The main purpose of this post is the provision of strategic direction and coordination of economic development, including trade and investment promotion and facilitation, SMME development and economic growth stimulation. The successful candidate will analyse and manage the processes employed in all aspects of the Profit Centre, investigate the possibility of operations and service delivery improvements and, when applicable, implement changes. This position reports to the CEO and will be a role-playing post. Key performance areas: • Provide strategic direction and leadership through the provision of overall strategic management and support services for the Department • Participate in capital market development, including participation in road shows, business development meetings and analyst meetings • Lead investment, trade and enterprise development activities, which may include road shows (locally and abroad) • Direct and participate in acquisition and growth activities to support overall business objectives and plans • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative, statutory, regulatory and supervisory requirements towards the achievement of departmental service delivery priorities and goals • Develop the Annual Performance Plan, containing specific priorities, goals and programmes (in support of Department’s medium- and long-term strategic objectives) • Enhance the competitiveness of the provincial economy through the expansion of its industrial, commercial and trading sectors • Direct short-term and longrange planning and strategy development to support strategic business goals • Direct internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria, and to preserve the capital funds invested in the enterprise • Maintain working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, nationally and internationally • Be responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of all FDC profit centres/entities • Review contracts raised, ie creations, amendments, suspensions and terminations • Represent FDC interests in all FDC profit centres/ entities • Conduct successful monthly Performance Reviews • Report to the FDC Board and ensure compliance and implementation of Board resolutions • Take oversight responsibility of the centre in accordance with the organisation's policies and applicable laws, in order to insulate FDC as a parent company. Requirements: • A relevant suitable postgraduate degree. A Master’s degree will be an added advantage • 10-15 years’ Senior Management/applicable work experience in a similar or banking environment • Experience in strategy and advice, policy development and governance • Leadership skills, including the ability to build and motivate a team as well as willingness to deal with conflict upfront • Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures • The proven ability to function well in a volatile and very restricted environment • Strong liaison, education and communication skills • The ability to resist external pressures • Innovative and creative thinking • Analytical and reporting skills • People management skills • Leading, planning and organising skills • Integrity and reliability • Knowledge of generally accepted business principles • Research and development skills. Note: A probity check will be performed on all short-listed candidates.
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Reporting to the CEO, this role-playing post will strategically manage and capacitate the various functions to ensure maximum access to and implementation of various support processes and ensure the effective and efficient running of systems and processes within the organisation. He/ she will further direct the planning and implementation of enterprise organisational systems in support of business operations in order to improve effectiveness, service quality, organisational development and business excellence. Key performance areas: • Coordinate and manage legal and governance operations • Render strategic legal and governance support and guidance to the Corporation’s Board of Directors and act as a Company Secretary • Provide a full range of legal services to the organisation to ensure that it is protected legally • Ensure that FDC acts within legal parameters and in accordance with relevant acts and regulations • Facilitate the development of a risk management plan of the division • Present a conceptual framework of current and future interventions necessary to support core service delivery areas, with accurate information and records of work in progress and/or projects • Work with the other Divisional Executives on the strategic vision, including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships on local, provincial and national levels, as well as assist in the development and negotiation of contracts • Ensure divisional compliance with regulations, especially on reporting, monitoring and evaluation • Manage the provision and maintenance of Corporate Support to facilitate a conducive working arrangement for all employees and stakeholders of FDC • Coordinate and manage the IT, Human Resources, Administrative Support, Knowledge Resource and Research, Marketing and Communications functions • Ensure implementation of a centralised administration/support that fosters effective knowledge/information management and business process/systems management to maximise output, resulting in synergy with other stakeholders, especially entities • Conduct successful monthly Performance Reviews • Report to the FDC Board and ensure compliance with and implementation of Board resolutions • Ensure consolidation of systems and processes across all departments he/she will be responsible for • Provide strategic organisational support to ensure alignment of business processes and knowledge of eGovernment. Requirements: • A legal/commerce degree (a Master’s or equivalent will be an added advantage) • 10-15 years’ Senior Management and applicable legal work experience in a similar environment • Experience in strategy and advice, policy development and governance • Leadership skills, including the ability to build and motivate a team as well as willingness to deal with conflict and solve problems • Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures • The proven ability to function well in a volatile and very restricted environment • Strong liaison, education and communication skills • The ability to resist external pressures • Innovative and creative thinking • Analytical and reporting skills • People management skills • Leading, planning and organising skills • Integrity and reliability • Knowledge of generally accepted business principles. Note: A probity check will be performed on all short-listed candidates.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE
Remuneration package: All-inclusive and market-related, based on qualifications, prior learning and experience (Ref. 02)
The successful candidate will directly assist the Executives and the Board on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding, as well assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organisation's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans. This position reports to the CEO and will be a role-playing post. Key performance areas: • Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organisation, including: Organisational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports; reports to funding agencies; development and monitoring of organisational and contract/grant budgets • Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for the organisation • Attend Board and Sub-committee meetings, including being the lead staff on the Audit/Finance Committee • Oversee the budget preparation process, provide advice and support to stakeholders, and review the budget proposal prior to submission to the relevant authority • Contribute to the development of the strategic and annual performance plans, including coordinating, analysing and advising • Oversee and manage the budget monitoring process, including the production of monthly and quarterly financial and performance reports, and provide recommendations and advice to address significant variances • Monitor the operation of accounting systems, controls and procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the financial information • Review and manage the finalisation of Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements • Manage engagements with assurance providers (for example risk and audit), including responding to matters raised • Establish and maintain financial management structures. Requirements: • A relevant degree in Financial Accounting, Honours degree and/or CA or equivalent • 10-15 years’ Senior Management/applicable work experience, preferably in a public sector environment. Experience in strategy and advice, policy development and governance will serve as an advantage • Leadership skills, including the ability to build and motivate a team as well as willingness to deal with conflict upfront • Political and cultural sensitivity, including ability to adapt well to local cultures • The proven ability to function well in a volatile and very restricted environment • The ability to resist external pressures • Analytical and reporting skills • People management skills • Leading, planning and organising skills • Integrity and reliability • Knowledge of generally accepted business principles • Working knowledge and application of the PFMA • Thorough knowledge of compliance and revenue auditing principles. Note: A probity check will be performed on all short-listed candidates. www.humanjobs.co.za
CHIEF AUDIT EXECUTIVE
Remuneration package: All-inclusive and market-related, based on qualifications, prior learning and experience (Ref. 04)
This role provides strategic direction, as well as manages and executes the Internal Audit function to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and policies and procedures, which are in line with IIA Standards and organisational policies and procedures. Key performance areas: • Develop an engagement plan in line with IIA Standards and the organisation’s IA policies and procedures • Develop a comprehensive engagement work programme • Work effectively with the Internal Audit Board Committee • Manage engagements with assurance providers (for example risk and audit), including responding to matters raised • Coordinate the activities of Internal Audit with those of other assurance providers • Manage and review the Internal Audit engagement outcomes for the organisation • Ensure that the final audit report is timeously completed, signed off and submitted to all stakeholders. Requirements: • A relevant degree in Financial Accounting, Honours degree and/or a Master’s degree or equivalent • 5-10 years’ Senior Management/applicable work experience, preferably in a public sector environment • Registration with the IIA • Experience in strategy and advice, policy development and governance will serve as an advantage • The ability to resist external pressures • Analytical and reporting skills • People management skills • Leading, planning and organising skills • Integrity and reliability • Knowledge of generally accepted business principles • Working knowledge and application of PFMA • Thorough knowledge of compliance and revenue auditing principles. Note: A probity check will be performed on all short-listed candidates.
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER
Remuneration package: All-inclusive and market-related, based on qualifications, prior learning and experience (Ref. 05)
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management and improvement of all legal matters of FDC and its subsidiaries. He/she will work hand-in-hand with the collections departments to ensure collection of delinquent accounts. The CLO will be called upon to implement resolutions regarding formation of policies and planning strategies about the organisation’s future and must ensure that all legal formalities (such as tax payments, asset maintenance, agreements of lease and other obligations) are fulfilled in time. Key performance areas: • Ensure that FDC is protected legally and not open to any litigation, and ensure that it acts within legal parameters and in accordance with relevant acts and regulations • Manage legal business matters pertaining to FDC to minimise business and legal risk • Ensure the implementation of FDC’s legal policies and procedures and realisation of Board resolutions • Act as an advisor to internal divisions/departments concerning the rights, obligations and privileges of the corporation • Coordinate external counsel on legal issues involving government and regulatory compliance • Prepare supporting documents for Senior Management and case referrals • Review legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits • Coordinate the budgeting process and planning in Legal Services and oversee/monitor and control implementation of capital and operational budget in the department • Advise the corporation on appropriate legal action to be taken • Develop a risk management plan for Legal Services • Coordinate legal matters handled by outside counsel related to personnel matters. Requirements: • A legal degree • Completion of a required period of articles or pupillage • A postgraduate qualification in Management Studies or professional admission will be an advantage • 7-10 years’ applicable work experience in a similar environment with experience in policy development, civil litigation, commercial transactions, labour law and/or governance • Excellent writing and presentation skills • Effective interpersonal relationship skills, especially wrt outreach • The ability to relate to diverse populations • The ability to resist external pressures • Analytical and reporting skills • People management skills • Leading, planning and organising skills • Integrity and reliability • High-level secrecy and privacy for all legal data • Knowledge of generally accepted business principles • Research and development skills. Note: A probity check will be performed on all short-listed candidates.
LEGAL ADVISOR
Remuneration package: All-inclusive and market-related, based on qualifications, prior learning and experience (Ref. 06)
The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and analysing legal issues, negotiating and drafting key documents (including all powers of attorney and delegations of authority), as well as writing, reviewing and editing reports, opinions, correspondence, articles and other documents. He/she will also assist in litigation and present clear recommendations to the FDC Board, committees and Management. Key performance areas: • Provide legal support services on Commercial Law matters and SMME transactions • Provide legal support in respect of litigation and debt collection • Ensure that professional best practice is achieved and maintained • Give legal support to the FDC during disputes, employment, contract negotiations, etc • Coordinate and support Management on legal issues, as well as analyse and interpret legislation for FDC staff • Participate in the process of contract negotiation, where the case may be, in negotiating trade and related contractual issues (including property ownership and intellectual property rights) • Draw up all legal documents in collaboration agreements with relevant stakeholders, and draft implementation reports on Board decisions for investment approval • Assist to ensure appropriate legal policies and practices are in place to effectively manage the legal obligations and risks of the FDC • Review all legal documents and make sure they are properly made and drafted • Establish and maintain effective public service and professional networks • Enforce company claims as per approved budget, strategy and timetable, and in adherence to Corporate Governance requirements. Requirements: • A degree in Law and completion of a required period of articles or pupilllage. A postgraduate degree in Management Studies or professional admission will be an added advantage • Applicable work experience, with in-depth knowledge of policy development, commercial transactions, civil litigation, labour law and/or governance • Excellent writing and presentation skills • Excellent command of written and spoken English • Effective interpersonal relationship skills, especially outreach • Analytical and reporting skills • Leading, planning and organising skills • Integrity and reliability • Knowledge of generally accepted business principles • Research and development skills. Note: A probity check will be performed on all short-listed candidates.
NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR
Remuneration: All-inclusive and market-related, based on qualifications, prior learning and experience (Ref. 07) • Head Office, Bloemfontein
Reporting to the Manager: IT, the successful candidate will manage and administer the overall IT technical and operational functions to enable the achievement of business objectives. Key performance areas: • Investigate emerging hardware technology to unlock potential value for FDC business objectives • Ensure delivery against operational service level requirements (networks functionality, hardware, WAN, LAN, Backups) • Manage ad hoc hardware projects • Manage hardware resources according to the Department‘s business plan • Implement, monitor and maintain the IT system and resources • Coordinate and implement solutions for IT issues. Requirements: • A 3-year National Diploma in IT (possession of a degree will be an added advantage) • 2-3 years’ applicable experience in IT hardware and software IT project management • Experience in managing Windows Servers, Linux servers, VMware, MS Exchange and MS Active Directory • Experience in using HTML, Perl, CGI scripting, PHP, MySQL and Content Management Systems will be an added advantage • A valid driver’s licence • The ability to work under pressure • Sound interpersonal skills • The ability to organise. Note: A probity check will be performed on all short-listed candidates. Suitable candidates must forward their applications, including a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of qualifications, to: The Acting Human Resource Manager, Jabu Seapi, 33 Kellner Street, Bloemfontein 9300 or PO Box 989, Bloemfontein 9300 for attention: Judy Xoliswa Hughes, or alternatively e-mail to recruitment@jamesonconsulting.co.za Closing date: 25 July 2014 Note: • The successful candidates will be required to sign performance agreement contract verifications, including criminal record and citizenship checks as well as competency assessments, which will form part of the selection processs • Cover letters should include a brief personal synopsis and a colour ID/Passport-size photo • Failure to submit certified and relevant qualifications will result in candidates not being short-listed • The FDC is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of race, gender and disability • If you do not receive any response within 1 month of the closing date, you must consider your application to be unsuccessful • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted • FDC reserves the right not to appoint. Human Communications 110572
THE South African Revenue Service (Sars) Engagement Teams of the Welkom and Kroonstad branches are currently providing on-point services to the public. This is part of an effort by Sars to bring services closer to communities. As part of this mandate, these teams will be providing points of service in various towns in the Goldfields and Northern Free State to assist taxpayers in completing their income tax returns. The 2014 tax season for submission of income tax returns opened on 1 July and taxpayers are required to submit their returns before the due date of 21 November. The Sars Engagement Team will provide Sars services to communities closer to where they live. The following services will be offered: ) assistance with the completion and submission of income tax returns; ) PAYE recon submissions and assistance on E@syfile; ) statements of account; ) eFiling assistance; and ) general queries.
People visiting these points of service for assistance are advised to bring their Identity Documents and other supporting documents such as IRP5/ IT3(a) certificates, medical aid certificates and receipts, retirement annuity certificates and travel logbooks, to ensure that the Sars officials will be able to assist. People married in community of property need to bring along their spouses’ ID number as well. The schedule is as follows: ) 16 July, Theunissen Public Library, 09:00 to 15:00. ) 18 July, Winburg Public Library, 09:00 to 15:00. ) 19 July, Goldfields Mall, Welkom, 09:00 to 17:00. ) 26 July, Goldfields Mall, Welkom, 09:00 to 17:00. ) 28 July, Municipal Offices, Clarens, 10:30 to 16:00. ) 31 July, Heilbron Public Library, 09:00 to 15:00. Any queries regarding the schedule can be directed to the Sars Engagement Team via email on EngagementWkm@sars.gov.za or EngagementKrn@sars.gov.za, or call 057-910-1338.
Police looking for man THE Welkom police are looking for the rape suspect identified in this identikit. This is regarding the rape of a 19-year-old woman on 15 December 2013 at about 21:00 behind the Mphatlalatsane shops. The suspect allegedly assaulted the victim with a steel pipe in the process. The case is being investigated by the Cluster Family Violence Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit. The suspect is a black African male between 20 to 25 years old, with a light complexion. He is about 1,6 m tall, of slender built, has short hair and speaks Sotho fluently. Anyone with information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts can call the investigative officer, Moipone Sefotlhelo, on
THIS suspect is wanted for a rape at the Mphatlalatsane shops 071-806-0266 or visit her office at the Thabong Police Station.
Donate blood and help the SANBS THE South African National Blood Service (SANBS) has been hard at work ensuring that a blood shortage is avoided. However, with all efforts in place, it seems the cold weather is keeping donors away. Traditionally the winter is a difficult time due to schools and universities being closed for the holiday, as well as increases in illnesses such as the flu. This has had a great impact on blood collection. This places the SANBS under immense pressure to collect safe and good quality blood products. “The SANBS needs to maintain a blood stock level of five days at all times by collecting 3 000 units of blood per day to meet the demand of the thousands of patients who are reliant on blood transfusions for their survival. However, at the moment we have only a very limited blood stock available on a national level,” said Vanessa Raju, communications manager of the SANBS. “It is only with the help of the
selfless blood donors that we’ll be able to ensure that patients who are reliant on blood transfusions will be able to receive it,” she said. The SANBS is appealing to people, particularly to regular donors, to not miss out on their next donation date and to other members of the public who meet the minimum requirements to become a blood donor, to help boost supplies by committing to donating blood. People interested in donating blood should: ) be between 16 and 65; ) weigh 50 kg or more; ) be in good health; and ) lead a sexually safe lifestyle. Those interested in donating blood can do that at The Strip, Shop 34, Stateway, Welkom. The times to visit the premises are: ) Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays – 09:00 – 16:45 ) Tuesdays: 09:00 – 18:00 ) Thursday: 10:00 – 16:45 ) Saturdays: 09:00 – 13:00 ) Public holidays: Closed.
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Thabong Library 2 meeting THE Thabong 2 Library invites individuals voluntarily serving in the library committee to a meeting to be held at the library today at 10:00. All interested community members are invited to attend. For information call Saduma Miya, chairperson, on 061-3965528 or 079-832-6992 or Poppy Makume, library assistant, on 076-507-8131. Women’s Day cultural event Ziyaduma Promotions will host a cultural event on 9 August to celebrate National Women’s Day. The Success Cultural group will perform and is rehearsing a short play called Buang Basadi Buaung which means: Speak out, women. Other cultural groups interested in taking part are welcome to register before the closing date on 31 July. For information call Saduma Miya on 061-369-5528 or 079-8326992.
THE YOUNG BLOOD, a team of the senior men’s basketball club of the Central University of Technology (CUT) Free State’s Welkom campus, emerged victoriously against the Lakers (44-36) in a one-day tournament held at the Thotagauta Secondary School a week ago. The team’s players are from the left, front: Alfred Motsamai (coach), Shuping Lebere, Lethile Miya and Chrisophocus Sebeka; back: Lebohang Mofokeng, David Seatla, Sechaba Mjika, Lucky Mojahi and Lehlohonolo Nthorela. Photo: Motlalepule Mokgosi
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to be known as Dlala Amantobazana on 9 and 10 August at Thaba Nchu Sun. The two-day event will coincide with Women’s Month celebrations to commence on 9 August. On 11 August, senior men’s clubs will be in action in the provisional league for the second division in Ventersburg. This will be followed by a provincial tournament on 26 August at a venue yet to be confirmed. Mpotle said the series of games would pave the way for the selection of a committee that will ensure the revival of basketball is in full swing. ) More photos at www.express-news.co.za.
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BASKETBALL is set to return to the stage in the Lejweleputswa district. This follows a concerted effort by local teams towards reviving the sport in this region of the Free State. A one-day basketball tournament was staged a week ago at the Thotagauta Secondary School in Thabong. Played on a round robin basis, the competition saw four clubs compete against one another. The teams were from Ventersburg, Virginia and Welkom, every time knocking the dust off to get the game
back on track again. The participating clubs were Third Force from Virginia, Rim Rockers from Ventersburg as well as Young Blood and the Lakers, both from Welkom. The majority of the teams consisted of senior men. Sipho Mpotle, administrator and coach, said the one-day event paved the way for the formation of provincial leagues for both sexes, adding that they would enrol all teams to the mother body, Basketball South Africa (BSA). Mpotle said plans were in place to organise league games exclusively for girls
Riebeeckstad CPF meeting Residents of Riebeeckstad, Welkom, are invited to the community policing forum meeting in the Riebeeckstad Primary School hall on 23 July, starting at 18:00. Among important issues to be discussed is the CPF executive election, the vision for community partnership policing, block leadership and sub-committee planning. Residents will also be briefed about the current crime pattern analysis and SAPS patrols initiative. For information call Capt. Mapaseka Tswabole and WO Waldie van Graan on 057-388-1000 during office hours. ) The deadline for the What’s On community diary is Wednesdays at 13:00. Send entries to teboho.setena@volksblad.com.
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ACTION BOYS: The members of the Bultfontein-based amateur football side Action Pact are from the left, front: Ndoyisile Dial (coach), Lethopa Mokhobo, Neo Tlali, Orapeleng Alexander, Keitumetse Radiyinyane and Lekgetho Sebudi; back: Zililo Nyamane, Thabiso Sesedinyane, Vuyane Ntjinkala, Lebogang Moshe, Tankiso Lekata and Katleho Mokhothu. The team won the 2014-’15 South African Football Association (Safa) Tswelelopele District League, however, they fell by the wayside at the promotional play-offs to be promoted to the Safa Lejweleputswa Castle League, a third division stream. More pictures at www.express news.co.za. Photo: Teboho Setena
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Griffons looking for another win THE Down Touch Griffons look to record a second successive win in the Absa Currie Cup qualifier fixture against the lacklustre Valke on Friday at the NorthWest Stadium in Welkom. In a bottom-of-the-log match played last week, the Griffons beat the BorderBulldogs 41-15 at the Buffalo City Stadium. The win was their second in the competition. With a win over the visitors the locals
could consolidate their position on the table and possibly leap-frog South West Districts, who are in third position with 15 points. The Griffons boast 13 points in the bag from five fixtures played, equally as all their opponents. In Friday’s fixture they will have to show their mettle to overcome their opponents. However, underestimating the visitors
will be just as detrimental for the Griffons. The GWK Griquas have bolstered their place in the top spot on the points table of the Currie Cup qualifiers. They did so two weeks ago when after beating the Griffons 43-24 in Welkom. The Northern Cape side boasts 23 points, followed in the second place by Leopards with 22 points.
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Dispute delays play-off } Tladi Moloi A DISPUTE involving the Free State Development Academy and FK FC has led to the postponement of the Free State Third Division promotional play-offs. The play-offs are now set for the weekend of 25 to 27 July in Welkom where the five teams representing the five regions will compete for promotion to the Second Division League. The play-offs were set to be held this past weekend at the Beatrix Mine Sports Ground near Theunissen. However, it was called off due to the matter involving FK and Academy (a development side of the Premier League team Free State Stars). The two teams campaign in the Thabo Mofutsanyana SAB Regional League of the South African Football Association (Safa). Moremi Klip, the Safa provincial coordinator, says the case involving these two amateur clubs is being dealt with by Safa’s national disciplinary committee. “The other regions have already confirmed their winners. We are now waiting for Thabo Mofutsanyana. The matter of the two clubs has been referred to the arbitrator to make a ruling,” he says. The winners of the other four regions are Days (Lejweleputswa), Lazio (Mangaung Metro), Roots United (Xhariep) and Avalon (Fezile Dabi). The Safa disciplinary committee and the appeal board ruled in favour of Academy at hearings held last month. Taking the case to arbitration proves to be the last resort by the aggrieved FK to find justice. The bitter dispute apparently regards a transgression of the rule by FK to not field the required number of u.21 players in a league fixture against the Ladybrand-based Manyatseng United Brothers. It is alleged that FK were in contradiction of the rule. However, neither Academy nor FK would shoot straight to the provincial play-offs since one of them still have to play against Dla2 FC, the winner of the A stream, to determine the overall winner of the Thabo Mofutsanyana region. The overall winner of the Thabo Mofutsanyana region will proceed to the rescheduled Free State Third Division promotional play-offs. Academy and FK finished the season in first and second place. Academy finished in the B stream on 39 points after 18 games and FK have 38 points from the same number of games as their rivals. FK are hoping for a favourable boardroom decision that will see them leap over Academy – they will claim the top spot should judgement favour them.
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UPBEAT: Samuel “Ace” Mpakane, coach of Sibanye Golden Stars. Photos: Teboho Setena
} Teboho Setena THE Sibanye Golden Stars have been cleared of any wrong-doing regarding the improper registration of two players – giving them the green light to compete at the national promotional play-offs. The South African Football Association’s (Safa) national disciplinary committee and appeals board found the Goldfields team not guilty on the charge of alleged improper registration of two players, Joseph Molete and Thabiso Ntseki. The charge of misconduct to field improperly registered players came after the Bloemfontein-based side Bubchu United had lodged a complaint with the association, alleging Ntseki and Molete had been improperly registered. The two players featured in Stars’ return leg league match against Bubchu. Klip Moremi, Safa competitions coordinator for the Free State, said the case against Stars had been dismissed by the association’s national disciplinary committee and the appeals board on the basis that Bubchu had not followed the grievance procedure to the letter. He said the aggrieved club had failed to lodge a protest during their league fixture against Stars, and had waited until the league competition had finished to lodge their complaint. The dispute was dismissed at the first hearing on 28 June by the association’s disciplinary committee. Bubchu was granted leave to appeal and the team did so. However, the appeals board dismissed the case with costs at the hearing on 3 July. Stars were found not guilty of being in contravention of the Safa uniform rules and regulations, in particular rule 24.2.6 and 24.2.10 to field illegitimate players. If found guilty, the club would have been charged for bringing the game, Safa and its sponsors into disrepute. Safa would also have docked Stars points as part of the punishment. Stars registered Ntseki and Molete from their local rivals Welkom Stars during the registration period from January ending February during which teams were allowed to register players. However, their former team Welkom United allegedly decided to withhold the two players’ identity cards against their will to deny them a chance to join rivals Stars. It emerged that the two players were given clearance by one of Welkom United’s officials with signatory powers and that Stars informed Safa that the players’ identity cards were being withheld by Welkom United. The dismissal means Bubchu will have to pay the costs of the appeals hearing, including the travel expenses of Stars.
WIRED: Sibanye Golden Stars twin strikers Tsita Mokhakoane and Vuyo Ntakakase, who are instrumental in their team’s success provincially, will spearhead their team at the promotional play-offs. The outcome of the dispute has dealt Bubchu a double blow. Not only were they beaten by Stars in the boardroom, but also on the field in contention for the Free State second division title. The Bloemfontein-based team was among the four clubs that were favoured to win the provincial championships. The contestants included Super Eagles from Bethlehem and Bloemfontein Young Tigers and Stars who pulled all the stops in the hotly contested league championship. The final log updated nationally by Safa showed that Bubchu finished the season in third position on 52 points and Stars in first position with 59 points. Bethlehem-based team Eagles came in second on 53 points while Young Tigers settled for fourth spot with 43 points. Under the leadership of the coach Samuel “Ace” Mpakane Stars are now gearing up for the national promotional play-offs to be staged in Durban from 21 to 27 July. The Free State champions will be among the
nine teams from the nine provinces that will be vying for promotion to the professional National First Division League at the promotional play-offs in Durban. Only two clubs will be promoted and Mpakane hopes his team succeeds. If promoted, Stars will be the only team from the Goldfields to campaign in the professional league when the new 2014-’15 season commences in August. “Despite the dispute disturbing our programme, we are going to fight tooth and nail to ensure we gain promotion. We want to achieve the dream of having a professional team in the Goldfields region that will change the lives of the youth in the region. We don’t have a professional team here in the region and with us promoted it’s going to make a difference to promote football. We are relying on the support of the locals in our mission,” said Mpakane. His confidence has been boosted by the fact that he has an injury-free team to compete at the promotional play-offs.
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