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A RIOT: Scores of student nurses at the Free State School of Nursing’s Northern Campus at the Bongani Regional Hospital in Welkom are in their second week of boycotting classes.
Boycott a last resort
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Department has failed to meet demands
} Teboho Setena THE boycott of classes by nursing students at the Free State School of Nursing’s Northern (FSSON) Campus at the Bongani Regional Hospital in Welkom has ground to a halt but could start again. On Monday student leaders agreed to temporarily end the two-week protest but it was unclear if students would return to class because of conflicting views regarding the protest. Express Goldfields & Northern Free State learnt that a section of the students apparently wanted to return to class while another section would not budge until the authority committed to resolving their demands. At the time of going to print the
paper had also learnt that lecturers were in a predicament because they were awaiting outstanding payment. Dr Tefo Mabina, the acting chief executive officer at the Bongani Hospital, said a memorandum of understanding between the student leaders had been signed on Monday to end the two-week boycott. He expressed the hope that the situation would return to normal after the students and the authority signed the agreement to end the boycott of classes. Scores of first-, second- and third-year students began the boycott over a range of issues including their unpaid monthly grant. About 70 disgruntled students began boycotting classes two weeks
ago, on 1 August. They chanted and sang freedom songs in front of the institution’s entrance within the premises of the Bongani Hospital. Their grievances included the unpaid monthly grant of R2 000. Students demanded they be vaccinated, be paid a uniform allowance and that the institute be provided with equipment like photocopiers and learning manuals. Gift Mnyamane, spokesperson and chairperson of the Student Representative Council (SRC), said their protest had been prompted by the Department of Health’s delay to pay students their monthly grant and its failure to respond to their grievances. He added that boycotting classes was their last resort to have their
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grievances heard. “We agreed that they respond by Wednesday (today). Should they fail, we’ll consider other avenues to get answers from the Department of Health,” said Mnyamane. “With the exception of the vaccination of students, not all our demands have been met and for this reason we have given the department until today,” said Mnyamane. He said the meetings that had been held to resolve issues had been fruitless. “It left us with no choice other than to protest. Students can no longer tolerate the department’s delay in paying their accumulated monthly grant. Students who have enrolled in a two-year programme have been waiting since February
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MOOKGO MTHOMBENI of Sedibeng Water presented a programme about the water purification process to scores of learners of the Welkom High School and Teto High School during the National Science Week held in the Odendaalsrus town hall last week. Photo: Teboho Setena
Organisation speaks out against girl abuse THE organisation of the Summerly House of Men in Welkom rallies support for a global campaign to free scores of Nigerian girls and young women kept by Boko Haram rebels in captivity. The organisation said in a declaration that the cause to free the more than 260 women in captivity of the rebels is also in support of the campaign of National Women’s Month, aimed at paying homage to women’s contribution in the liberation of South Africa. The girls and young women, reportedly kidnapped from a school in the northeast of Nigeria, have been kept in captivity for about three months. Moeti Molelekoa, spokesperson for the organisation, said they saw it befitting to raise their voice and rally support for the campaign to demand the release of the victims. “Although we never went public about our concerns regarding the issue, we have always been praying for the Nigerian girls as an organisation and as individual members. “Our members have been asked by the organisation to pray for the girls every day because it is only God who can release them from their bondage. “As charity begins at home, we would also like to condemn the evil that is ukuthwala, in which young girls are losing their virginity to old men, mostly in the Eastern Cape through forced marriage. “Once an old man has fancied an innocent young girl, nothing will stand in his way to marry the unsuspecting girl. “Despite the girl’s parents having given consent by accepting inhlaulo (damage
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THE Summerly House of Men executive members. From the left are Moeti Molelekoa (spokesperson), Teboho Mabeleta (chairperson) and Keatlegile Ramatong (CEO). Photo: Supplied
money) or lobola, it is the organisation’s strong-held view that this practice should be treated as rape and abduction. “Parents are acting in the disguise of outdated tradition. “Such parents are equally as guilty as their daughters’ rapists,” asserted Molelekoa. The Boko Haram rebels are reported to be willing to only release the girls from captivity in a swap deal that involves their jailed members’ freedom.
The act of negotiating with terrorists is however an act that Western countries have condemned. “We are also strongly opposed to the circumcision by unqualified people under unhealthy circumstances where there is not even antibiotics or antiseptics for the cleaning of wounds. “One of our missions is to campaign for male medical circumcision by the Department of Health and non-governmental organisations,” said Molelekoa.
THE Virginia Magistrate’s Court convicted four men to hefty prison sentences ranging from 18 months to 15 years for various crimes committed in Meloding. The accused are Thekiso Elias Makume (27), Pule Sylvester Marasi (28), Buti Albert Moncho (33) and Themba Mfeqane (28). They were sentenced after being found guilty in their recent appearance on separate dates. Makume was sentenced to 15 years in prison for murdering his lover, Dieketseng Anna William, last year in May. The woman was strangled to death and the police found her naked body at the crime scene. Makume was found not guilty on the charge of rape. Marasi and Moncho will serve three years in prison for crimes committed at separate places. Moncho was sentenced to three years for housebreaking in Meloding and looting a home entertainment system and jewellery worth R3 590. He was convicted for the crime committed this year late in April. Marasi was convicted for stealing a police officer’s duty firearm last year in July. The police recovered the gun in possession of Themba Mfeqane who was convicted to 18 months for possession of a firearm and ammunition. Testifying in court, he alleged Marasi gave him the gun to keep safe.
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Women represent FS in nationals } Teboho Setena THREE Free State women are set to receive recognition for their footprints in the construction industry at this year’s national Govan Mbeki Human Settlement awards to be held in Johannesburg tomorrow. The trio, Maria Mohlahleli (Mohlahleli Construction), Mofedi Nkabinde (GT Molefe Construction) and Rachel Tladi (Uvuko Civils), will be among the scores to be acknowledged for their work in housing construction. They made it through to the national final by virtue of being winners of the Free State leg of the Govan Mbeki awards held recently in Welkom. Mohlahleli Construction was chosen as the best woman contractor, GT Molefe as the best rural housing project and Uvuko Civils as the best priority project. Uvuko Civils also received a prize for the contractor of the year in the Free State. Mohlahleli Construction, based in the Free State town of Viljoenskroon, has two managing members, Maria Mohlahleli and Daphne Khoabane. Mohlahleli Construction was founded by Ramothibe Mohlahleli who died in 2005. Maria Mohlahleli said she and her managing member, Khoabane, have been running the company in partnership since 2005 after the death of her husband. The GT Molefe Company, based in Qwaqwa, is exclusively run by the Molefe family – all of whom are women. They are the four daughters, Sejo, Mothiba, Mpho and Mofedi Nkabinde, as well as Winnie Molefe. The company was founded by the late Toko George Molefe, husband of Winnie and father of the four daughters. The surviving daughters and mother took over the reins in 2005 after the death of Molefe. The company received two awards provincially, one for the best rural housing project and another for the runner-up of the best woman contractor project. Uvuko Civils, based in Mogale City (Krugersdorp) in Gauteng, is wholly owned by Tladi, who founded the company in 2002 and now boasts a 70% core of women. The Govan Mbeki awards ceremony coincides with events marking National Women’s Month, paying homage to women who played a role in the liberation of South Africa. This is the eighth year the ceremony is held named in honour of the freedom fighter Govan Mbeki who was a teacher by profession.
RACHEL TLADI (left) with the MEC of Cooperative Governance and Human Settlements, Olly Mlamleli.
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Family loses all in fire Drunken stupor
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A FAMILY whose belongings were all destroyed in a fire is desperately seeking a place to live. They are in the darkest moment of their lives and longing for any kind of help. Monica Nkabane and her two sons were living in a single-room shack made of corrugated iron in the Koppies township of Kwakwatsi. She says they have not had much response from the community since the unfortunate incident that left them homeless and with only the clothes they are wearing. The family’s belongings, which include property, were destroyed when the shack they lived in mysteriously burned down on the weekend of 2 August. “There is no electrical connection which I could suspect was the cause of the fire that destroyed everything we had. We don’t have clothes and furniture, as all was burnt to ashes,” says Nkabane. “I have to start afresh to get important personal documents such as birth certificates for my two sons, as well as identity documents. Life is miserable without a roof over our heads, furniture, clothes to wear, blankets and a bed to sleep on.” She says her two sons, 19 and 13 years old, were at her parents’ place on the ill-fated night. “I was in Kroonstad for a family funeral. I was phoned during the night and informed that my shack was on fire.” She says means to extinguish the fire were very limited as water supply to the town was cut off. “I returned to Koppies, and still there was no water. Neighbours told me they had tried to put out the fire, but there was no water. “I’ll appreciate any help offered to my family in order to get back on our feet. For
CRY FOR HELP: Monica Nkabane from Kwakwatsi with what is left of her belongings. now, we are all cramped in my parents’ four-room house and we are struggling to make ends meet, because there is not enough for all of us,” says Nkabane. Making a living as a domestic worker in the town, Nkabane says what she earns is not enough to immediately turn around her family’s life.
THE Thabong Police Cluster in Welkom have expressed grave concern regarding an increase in alcohol-related crimes. WO Malebo Khosana, the cluster spokesperson, said the investigation into the number of cases being reported had revealed that alcohol had been involved. “Commander Maj Gen Lerato Molale is concerned about the spate of crimes occurring in this cluster station’s precincts with liquor abuse as a main contributing factor,” he said. Khosana said alcohol abuse by the youth was problematic in the Goldfields areas of Bronville, Hennenman, Meloding, Thabong, Virginia and Ventersburg. He said young people had a tendency to go out and binge from Friday till late Sunday night. “Subsequently they make dangerous decisions while under the influence of alcohol which result in them committing crimes. Others become victims of crime during their drunken stupor. For instance, crimes such as drinking in public, driving under the influence of liquor, rape, assaults and domestic violence crimes are committed. “Mysterious, horrendous murder cases are reported where dead bodies of young people are found lying in the streets in the morning. When an investigation is conducted, it is found that the victims were binge drinking at a tavern the previous night,” said Khosana. He said also worrying about the alcohol abuse trend was the creation of no-go areas at taverns by rival gang-
‘Mysterious, horrendous murder cases are reported where dead bodies of young people are found lying in the streets in the morning.’ – WO Malebo Khosana sters, who had created their strongholds in selected taverns. Khosana said there had been incidents of attacks by rival gangster groupings which had resulted in the death of gang members. “Members of the community become victims while walking on foot through the designated hotspots at night from taverns. They are attacked by prowling criminals who rob them of their cellular phones, jewellery, branded clothing and other valuable items. Women and young girls are raped in these hotspots or taken by force to shacks and houses where they are raped. “We are appealing to young people to refrain from abusing liquor as it is dangerous. They must bear in mind that once they commit crimes under the influence of liquor they will have to face the wrath of the law or their rights might be infringed upon or they may even be killed,” he said. Khosana said plans were in the pipeline to intensify anti-crime operations which see the police arresting people found to be on the wrong side of the law.
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Festival encourages reading } Motlalepule Mokgosi
THE Reading Festival held recently at the Thabong libraries in Welkom further highlighted the need of letting the future generation know the importance of reading. Themed A reading society is a winning nation, the initiative aims at developing a reading community and promoting a culture of reading as the cornerstone towards achieving the desired goal of having a literate future generation. Scores of learners in gr. 3 and gr. 4 from Lehakwe, Dr Mngoma, Bofihla, Lenyora, Thembekile and Hlolohelo Primary Schools participated in the event held separately at two libraries in Thabong. Interested parents attended both events to attest the extent of the progress South Africa has made thus far. Each participant presented a story book to the judges and then read a story as part of the reading competition. When done reading, the judges asked each participant questions to ascertain the reader understood what he or she was reading. Both events focused more on oral reading (reading aloud) where an individual will truly expect a child to be more fluent and read out loud and expressively. Most of the participants struggled to express themselves when they were reading; therefore it was somehow difficult for the judges and audience that included parents to follow and make sense of the stories presented. A lot still has to be amended on how spelling emerges in each and every child, even the essence to build good vocabulary skills and fluency. It became obvious that we tend to ignore the significance of reading and this becomes evident when the readers lose the moral behind the story. Debating and presenting considerable proof is limited to English-speaking learners, but they are most likely to become good readers in their native language. When assessing a child’s comprehensive interpretation and fluency, usually there are two diverse categories of fluency that are being looked at: oral reading fluency and soundless reading fluency. Again, the role of teachers appears critical to help develop a habit of reading over that of parents. Teachers are expected to teach children to know that oral reading comes before written
KOKETSO RANYALE, a learner at the Bofihla Primary School. language and that when reading out loud they can truly hear what they are saying and understand. It is extremely hard to read a language that is still incomprehensible to their ears. Retired educator Masedie Zali, who was one of the judges, told Express Goldfields & NFS that the reading festival was very conducive to reading, “especially to see the foundation phase learners’ enthusiasm when it comes to reading. It is very rare to find children to neither anticipate nor understand the language, knowing it is their home language”. “The present generation was very fortunate to be taught in English at an early age, because during our time we had to wait till a certain grade to do subjects in English,” said Zali. ) More photos and video at www.express-news.co.za.
BOOK WORMS:The two learners of the Lehakwe Primary School, Vuyani Taka (left) and Masekgametsi Xaba, came top in the Read Loud and Spelling Bee category of the Reading Festival.
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THE judges of the Reading Festival, Thabiso Maotitje and Masedie Zali, interview Mathapelo Kheketlhe.
Better in Mathematics after Science Week THIS group of gr. 11 learners had their knowledge in Mathematics enriched by participating in the Mathematics programme presented as part of the National Science Week held in the Odendaalsrus town hall last week. From the left ate, front: Mihloli Tywakadi (Welkom High School) and Moipone Morake (Teto High School); back: Tina Mahlaku, Tshepo Moopeloa (Welkom High School), Thabiso Motsukunyane, George Mathonsi (Teto High School) and Motshidisi Moatlhodi (Mathematics presenter). Photo: Teboho Setena
Take part in National Science Week STUDENT NURSES of the South African Academy of Health’s Welkom campus participated in National Science Week held in the Odendaalsrus Town Hall. From the left are Motseoa Mokotla, Mookgo Sechele, Jeanock Monareng and Dikopo Willie. Photo: Teboho Setena
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Rape suspects sought THE police in and around the Goldfields region are searching for these four men shown in the identikit below regarding the gang rape and kidnapping of a 16-yearold teenager on 26 October 2013. The police are appealing to members of the public who have information to come forth to bring the perpetrators to book. Capt. Stephen Thakeng, the spokesperson of the Welkom police, said the suspects had confronted the victim on her way from a tavern in Kutlwanong, K9, and threatened her with knives. They gang-raped the victim at an open veld, taking turns during the night. Thakeng said the victim had managed to escape the next evening from the place where she had been kept by the perpetrators
in K9. The first suspect is light in complexion, of medium build, 1,8 metres tall, has a shaved head, a scar under the left eye and a tattoo on the left underarm. The second suspect is dark in complexion, of medium build, 1,7 metres tall and has a shaved head. The third suspect is also dark in complexion, of medium build and 1,8 metres tall with a shaved head. The fourth suspect is light in complexion, of medium build and 1,6 metres tall with a shaved head. They were all speaking Sesotho fluently. Anyone with information about their whereabouts can contact the investigative officer, Det. WO Mandie Jacobs, on 057-391-6186 during office hours or 082-490-6455.
WORKS by the artist Neo Mohohlo.
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Artist needs help } Motlalepule Mokgosi
Police looking for deceased’s family THE police in Welkom seek help to find the next of kin or family of an unknown deceased man. The police said the deceased had allegedly been hit by a truck on the N1 on 26 July at about 19:40. The incident reportedly occurred near the N1 road bridge linking the two towns Theunissen and Winburg. The deceased, between the age of
20 and 40, was wearing brown trousers and a black and white checkered jacket. Molebogeng Lechesa, spokesperson for the police, said they were investigating a case of culpable homicide. Anyone with information must call the investigating officer, WO Pule Radebe, on 051-881-8304 during office hours or on 082-466-7678.
THE skilled sketch artist Neo Mohohlo from Meloding, Virginia, shows his remarkable talent through his art work. He, however, desperately needs equipment to enable him to realise his full potential and to take his talent to the next level. Mohohlo says he needs art supplies, material and office space where he can work effectively and where he
can show his work to the public. Mohohlo discovered his talent at an early age when he started sketching and creating interesting drawings but was sceptical about showing his work. For this reason he was excited about completing matric in 2010 and attending an art institute where he could perfect his art. Due to financial constraints he could, however, not realise his dream. He wants to exhibit some of
his work for the community in his area. He has also painted classrooms and houses in his area. Mohohlo also displays his talent through his drawings and by creating nameplates for homes with the number of the house on it. At the moment he is working with clay to further develop his talent. Those interested in helping this talented artist can call him on 073-648-2010.
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Star kicks up a storm GUTSY André Beukes is Express Goldfields & Northern Free State’s SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month in July. He was chosen for his virtuous ability in karate. A learner at the Hentie Cillers High School in Virginia, Beukes’ had displayed outstanding aptitude in provincial and national competitions staged both this year and last year. His effort this year saw him scoop two gold medals at the Northern Free State Karate Championships in March. Thereafter he went on to compete at the South African Karate Championships held in Johannesburg where he walked away with a bronze medal for good showing in the kumite category. Beukes is a first-grade kyu brown belt. His talent came under the spotlight during competitions in 2013 in which he excelled. He participated at the Mixed Material Arts Friendly competition winning silver and bronze medals in the
ANDRÉ BEUKES was nominated as Express Goldfields and NFS’ SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month for July. nomination fight and free fight categories. His prowess saw him further
compete at the Winter Karate Challenge tournament and clinched two gold medals for kata and kumite. Beukes is also enthusiastic about rugby and he showed interest during 2012 and 2013. However, karate has taken the centre stage. Beukes cut his teeth in karate at the age of 11 when he finally decided to quit rugby to focus on karate. “I believe karate keeps me fit and teaches me self-discipline,” he said. Beukes’ motto is I don’t quit and I don’t run. Express Goldfields & NFS invites readers to nominate candidates still in school, (between the ages of 6 and 18) to send their nomination for the Supersport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month before the 20th of each month. Nominated candidates will be included in that month’s selection. You can email your nomination or fax it to 086-552-4922. For more information contact Lynne or Juanré at Z PR on 051-522-9574.
Soccer a plenty SUPERSPORT’S commitment to the world game of football will be reflected in its wealth of programming, which includes 1 400+ matches, plus highlights, club shows and magazine shows. Apart from the local Absa Premier League, in the weeks and months to come are the Barclays Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, UEFA Champions League, Europa League, the FA Cup, Community Shield, the Capital One Cup and the SkyBet Championship. With full rights to the PSL, SuperSport will broadcast as many as five matches per weekend on the dedicated SS4/HD channel with overflow games available on SS Select. The ball got rolling last Friday with the SuperSport schedule featuring PSL champions Mamelodi Sundowns vs Maritzburg United, Free State Stars vs Kaizer Chiefs, Bloemfontein Celtic vs Mpumalanga Black Aces and of course the original Soweto derby featuring Orlando Pirates vs Moroka Swallows. The jam-packed schedule also saw European action highlighted by the Community Shield decider between Arsenal and Manchester City last Sunday. Viewers will have their pick of 380 EPL matches, plus as many as five Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga matches every weekend.
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Ndou ready to claim crown } Teboho Setena THE legendary boxer Phillip “Time Bomb” Ndou is gearing up to continue his mission to reconquer the boxing world. Now a Welkom resident, the former World Boxing Union super-featherweight king is sharpening up to put to the sword Tanzanian Ramadhani Shauri for the International Boxing Federation Continental Welterweight crown. They are set to square off for the IBF Continental Welterweight title soon. Their fight will be part of the main attraction of the Peace & Stability Boxing Tournament which is set to be staged in Cairo, Egypt. Also set to feature in the showdown dubbed The Rumble, is the fight between Joseph Chingangu of Zambia who will battle it out with archrival and countryman Francis Zulu for the International Boxing Federation Continental Africa heavyweight diadem. Ndou (37) has been working hard to reload on his explosive punches at the Kopano Indoor Sports Complex in Thabong, Welkom. He is determined to put on a good display of the prowess that saw some of his victims going into early retirement. The legendary boxer’s momentum saw off Pius “Mr Hercules” Dipheko at the
Nasrec Arena in Johannesburg last year in June. Ndou is confident he will live up to his nickname of Time Bomb against his unknown opponent, 21-year-old Shauri, who still has age on his side. Ndou is a warrior who has been to gruelling battles. One memorable fight was against Mayweather, the reigning World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association super-welterweight champion. Ndou has won away and at home against reputable fighters. He is confident that Shauri’s good home record will not stop him from accomplishing his mission. “The guy is up for a good beating in his own home town. I’m sharpening up to destroy him and offer a boxing lesson. His reputation to only win at home is nothing to worry me,” said Ndou. The Rumble will be oiled by the female derby where the Kenyan wonder lady Fatuma Zarika will meet the Zambian chummy princess Margie Ligalilani for the featherweight bout. Kenyan wise man James Onyango will meet the endlessly pursuing Seba Temba for the ECAPBF welterweight title. The star of the fight in Egypt will be Ahmed Said of Egypt who may fight either Alphonce Mchumiatumbo of Tanzania or another boxer from Uganda for the IBF AM&PG heavyweight title.
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IN-FORM Bloemfontein Celtic have vowed to add to Orlando Pirates’ woes when they battle it out in what promises to be an explosive Absa Premiership match in the Free State Stadium tonight. Kick-off is at 19:30. The Sea Robbers go into this potentially explosive encounter on the back of a 2-1 loss against Moroka Swallows last Saturday, while Phunya Sele Sele were held to a 1-1 draw by Mpumalanga Black Aces in Bloemfontein on Sunday. Celtic captain Joel Mogorosi said they won’t underestimate Pirates despite beating them twice in the league last season. “We are geared up for a tough match. Pirates have a great side and we’ll give them the respect they deserve. “We are not going to read too much into their loss against Swallows,” said Mogorosi, who made history by scoring the first goal for Celtic in open play since the Tshabalalas became the new owners of the club. “We have been training hard and are looking forward to getting our first victory of the season. Pirates must forget about even getting a point. We must register a morale-boosting win ahead of our next match against (Kaizer) Chiefs away,” the
‘We have been training hard and are looking forward to getting our first victory of the season. Pirates must forget about even getting a point.’ – Joel Mogorosi skipper said. Mogorosi and his defence will have to be at their best to avoid being embarrassed by Kermit Erasmus, Thandani Ntshumayelo and Thabo Matlaba who can score from long-range strikes. Celtic, owned by Lloyd Pakiso Tshabalala – Max Tshabalala’s brother – will rely on Gabadinho Mhango, Vuyani Ntanga and Mogorosi for goals. Next Wednesday, Celtic travel to the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg to face Chiefs in what is expected to be a humdinger of a match at 19:30. ) For more sport stories, visit www.express-news.co.za.