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Differences over running of station’s affairs reach boiling point
} Teboho Setena AN ensuing crisis has rocked the local community radio station Rock FM with three board members having quit. Those that have resigned, are Eddie Kobuoe, secretary, and two additional members, Ntombi Ntsonta and Mokati Moledi. The trio resigned earlier this month as differences over the running of the affairs of the station reached boiling point. News about the trio’s resignation was kept under wraps amidst the station’s management ensuring the public that all was well in the station’s corridors. The resignations have further fuelled speculation that the station was plagued by factionalism and severe financial and managerial problems, allegedly arising from a poor management style. The station management is currently headed by Sechaba Motopi, Azio Thathe, Ezekial Buti, Kenny Moholobela and Brian Selekoe who holds a dual role as chairperson of the board. Kobuoe and Ntsonta cited the alleged management style which was based on friendship rather than principles as one of the reasons to tender their resignation from the trouble-ridden community station. Express Goldfields & NFS reliably learnt that the appointment of Moholobela to the influential position of station manager was a bone of contention among several serious issues crippling the station. The position of station manager was advertised late in August with the following requirements: matric certificate, diploma in Finance Administration or equivalent with relevant knowledge of corporate governance, financial management, human resource management, and regulations guided by the Public Finance Management Act, and Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, as well as managerial experience. It has come to light that Moholobela, who had been the acting station manager and was apparently endorsed to the position of station manager, does not even have a matric certificate. The advertisement stated that candidates would be appointed on a fixed 12-month contract with remuneration of R4 500 monthly. It is unclear if Moholobela has been offered the same. Repeated efforts by Express Goldfields & NFS to get comment from Selekoe, chairperson of the board and member of management, were futile. The station is reported to owe the state-owned broadcasting signal distributor Sentech over R15 000, and that the management had been struggling to feed the bill.
Looking to ace important examinations EXAMINATION INVIGILATOR CONNIE SMITH monitors the 210 gr. 12 learners of the Welkom High School who began writing the final matric examination on Monday. Candidates across the country began writing English Home Language. The last exam will be written in November, culminating in the final stage of a 12year journey for learners who started school in 2002. The Welkom High School attained a pass rate of 92,35% in the 2013 examination. Photo: Teboho Setena
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THE committee members of the United Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises Forum are from the left, front: Lele Thibatsana (secretary), Joyce Mkefa (assistant secretary), Buti Mokeretla (chairperson) and Jeanette Sebotsa (assistant treasurer); back: Mthunzi Tshabalala (deputy chairperson), Majoro Mosebi (additional member), Sechaba Matsau (coordinator), Isaac Tau (treasurer) and Humphrey Dakuse (additional member). Photo: Teboho Setena
Forum aims to empower SMME’s } Teboho Setena & Motlalepule Mokgosi THE era of entrepreneurs in the Goldfields marginalised from playing a role in the economy of the region seems to be a thing of the past. This followed the formation of a body known as the United Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise Forum which, as the umbrella body of existing and emerging entrepreneurs, will serve as the voice for all affiliated SMME’s. Led by a team of nine persons the body was launched at an event held in the TS du Plessis Theatre in Welkom last Thursday. The committee members are Buti Mokeretla (chairperson), Mthunzi Tshabalala (deputy chairperson), Lele Thibatsana (secretary), Joyce Mkefa (assistant secretary), Jeanette Sebotsa (assistant treasurer) Isaac Tau (treasurer), Sechaba Matsau (coordinator),
Humphrey Dakuse and Majoro Mosebi (additional members). Mokeretla says the lack of support for entrepreneurs by both the public and private sector, including mine companies, prompted the establishment of the body, and that they hope to break the shackles that saw entrepreneurs not contributing towards the economic growth of the Goldfields and job creation. Mokeretla has blamed disunity among SMME’s in the region as yet another factor that contributed to them being marginalised over the years. “This saw entrepreneurs from outside the Goldfields taking full advantage,” says Mokeretla. The forum will advocate that SMME’s in the Goldfields be given a fair share of economic opportunities so as to empower themselves and create employ-
Information wanted THE Welkom police are on the hunt for the two armed robbery suspects shown in the identikits for allegedly robbing a 25-year-old man on 28 August. Const. Kethabile Mofokeng, spokesperson for the Welkom police, said the suspects, armed with a pistol, robbed the man shortly after he had withdrawn R2 660 near a shopping complex in Welkom in Buiten Street. She said after they had robbed the victim, the suspects fled on foot. The first suspect is about 1,65 m tall, of medium built, light in complexion, between the ages of 35 and 40 and his right eye had a black mark and was swollen at the time of the incident. The second suspect is about 1,9 m tall, of medium built, light in complexion, between the ages of 40 and 45, has a 10 cm scar on the left side of his face, his left eye appears to be blind, and both were talking Sesotho. Any person who can assist in the successful arrest of the suspects and their prosecution can contact the investigative officer, WO Riaan de Lange, on 057-3916271 during office hours.
IDENTIKIT of a wanted armed rob ber.
IDENTIKIT of a wanted armed rob ber.
ment opportunities. Mokeretla believes a united body will go a long way ensuring their recognition as active role-players in growing the economy of the Goldfields. The forum aims to among others mobilise support for both established and emerging SMME’s, market services they offer to both the private and public sector and strengthen entrepreneurs through empowerment programmes to better meet the requirements. Mokeretla says they plan to work handin-hand with the various stakeholders that include mine companies and municipalities. “Failure is no longer an option, we have to organise SMME business visionary, both new and existing. This can only be recognised when we are in collaboration with the government. However, we cannot
achieve economic growth without implementing broad-base economy policies as proposed by our government. “The key to economic development, which leads to poverty reduction, also lies in the development of SMME’s that are competitive, resilient and can continue to grow even when the market conditions are difficult,” says Mokeretla. Lennox Rubulana, head of the Matjhabeng Local Municipality’s Local Economic Development, has encouraged SMME’s to be more flexible, innovative and responsive to market demands, further urging owners to bring a fresh business model. “Gold is no more and it is time we embark on our secondary economy which is agriculture. We are also modifying the tenders statistic with 70% disseminated locally and 30% to foreigners,” he says.
No major disruptions after arson at school } Motlalepule Mokgosi
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Correction of identity IN the Express Goldfields & NFS edition of 22 October, Kutwane Kareli was incorrectly given as the writer of the Sesotho column A re Bueng on page four. The writer was in fact Maria Mofokeng (picture). Express Goldfields & NFS unreservedly apologises to both writers for the error and any inconvenience caused as a result of this mistake. The content and the article were published in good faith and not to reflect wrong intent as it may have appeared in the public eye due to the mistake. The newspaper’s main goal is to ensure citizens’ right of access to truthful and important information which allows them to form balanced opinions about social processes and their importance. – Editor
THE estimated cost of repair and renovation of the half-burnt administration block of the Letsete Secondary School in Thabong, Welkom, will be between R70 000 and R80 000. The school’s administration block is not being utilised after it was damaged when unknown vandals threw petrol bombs through the windows on the night of 4 October. Howard Ndaba, spokesperson of the provincial Department of Education, said the incident did not cause major disruptions for the school management and learners’ preparation f or examinations which start this Friday. “However, some teachers’ portfolios were burnt, but fortunately the teachers managed to retrieve the marks from the learners to compile their marks list,” he said. He said further assessments of the extent of the damage to the building would be done. The cost will be for the ceiling, painting, replacement of broken windows and installation of new air-conditioning, tables and stationery cabinets among others. Teachers are utilising one of the classrooms in the interim. Ndaba said the community was duty bound to also help the department with safety and security measures in general at schools. “It is important to indicate that the school is the property of the community, as such we call on the community adjacent to the school to protect the school against vandalism and any form
‘It is important to indicate that the school is the property of the communi ty, as such we call on the community adjacent to the school to protect the school against vandalism and any form of criminali ty.’ – Howard Ndaba
of criminality,” he said. Ndaba encouraged the community to work together with the police in the Adopt a Cop Programme where schools are allocated a police officer to deal with the criminal activities. He said the programme’s random search of learners to seize dangerous items would be effective. “This is to ensure learners do not bring any illegal items to the school premises,” said Ndaba. WO Khosana Malebo, spokesperson of the Thabong Police Station, said two bottles containing flammable liquid had been discovered during the investigation of the incident, adding that they were investigating a case of arson. The police have not yet made any arrest.
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Bail denied: Suspects linked to other crimes } Teboho Setena
CONST. KETHABILE MOFOKENG points at the goods found stocked in one of the rooms of a house in the Welkom suburb Naudéville during a search on Friday, 17 October. Photo: Supplied
Tip-offs a great help to police } Teboho Setena THE Welkom police have uncovered a get-rich-quick scheme operating from a house in Welkom, which apparently stores various goods to supply to illegal miners in the Goldfields. On-duty police members discovered the scheme following prompt response to a tip-off from residents. Estimated to be worth thousands of rands, the goods were seized on Friday, 17 October, after police searched a house in Naudéville, Welkom. Capt. Stephen Thakeng, spokesperson of the Welkom police, said the police members found all the rooms of the house stocked to capacity with large quantities of goods which include food, distilled liquor and non-alcoholic beverages. It is suspected that the house was a syndicates’ gateway store to supply people who are illegally mining gold at dysfunctional mines in the Goldfields region. Thakeng said goods were discovered when the house was searched, culminating in the arrest of a 39-year-old man.
Thakeng said the suspect would be charged with conspiracy to commit theft and dealing in gold. According to him the goods found in the house were: 319 bags of instant porridge; large quantities of 500 ml Coca-Cola drinks; 171 loose packets of instant porridge; a large quantity of buckets; 17 big boxes of Cremora cream packets; boxes of 50 ml brandy bottles including Klipdrift, Klipdrift Export and Richelieu; Amarula; nine rolls of plastic food wrap; three boxes of tape and telephone line. “These items are sold underground at inflated prices, thus these syndicates are making lots of money,” Thakeng said. ) In a separate incident quick reaction to a tip-off saw the police seizing more than 60 boxes of raw tobacco with an estimated value of R4 million stacked in a truck with two male occupants. The truck was stopped on the R73 road near the Bambanani Mine in Welkom. The police received a tip-off about a truck from the Eastern Cape transporting large quantities of raw tobacco to an unknown destination in Gauteng.
SIX would-be armed robbers remain behind bars after being denied bail on appearance in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court last Monday. The state turned down the bail applications because the men were allegedly linked to other violent crimes committed in Gauteng and Welkom. The suspects are Jackie Janson (42), Farouk Meyer (39), Gerdine Meyer (26), Romano Simons (26), Imran Bhaudia (43) and Pieter van der Berg (44). They were arrested earlier this month at about 18:00 after a foiled armed robbery at a shopping complex in Welkom. Five of the suspects were caught redhanded at the complex by a joint task force team, comprising members of the police of the Welkom Tactical Response Team, Thabong Cluster Task Team and Crime Prevention. The sixth suspect was arrested later following intensive investigation. The men face charges of attempted murder and robbery. Const. Kethabile Mofokeng, spokesperson of the Welkom police, said the suspects were allegedly linked to armed robberies in Komatipoort and Fairland in Gauteng and the assault of a police officer in Bronville, Welkom. She said five suspected robbers had been overpowered at the shopping complex in Welkom’s central business district after an exchange of fire with members of the police’s joint task force. She said in the process they had tried to flee the scene in a getaway vehicle which was cornered before it could go anywhere. Mofokeng said another getaway car which one of the suspected robbers had
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Support medical programme A FIVEMEMBER TEAM of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), or Doctors Without Bor ders, toured Welkom with the Goldfields Mall as the destination. The aim was to fundraise and raise awareness about the organisation’s medical work throughout the world, including its response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa. The locals support ed the humanitarian programme. From the left are Bongolethu Maqungo (MFS team member), Lucy Kujoana, Lerato Motloung, Pearl Mojoji (public participants) and John Masilo (MSF team member). Photo: Teboho Setena
Sanco to take stock at meeting THE South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) in the Free State is expected to take stock at its provincial governance council meeting (Lekgotla) set to be held in Parys from 14 to 16 November. This will be under the theme Sanco the centre of influence in society. Bakoena Ramosie, Sanco’s provincial secretary, said they would focus on a number of issues, amongst others: re-positioning Sanco as the centre of influence in society, re-affirming its independence in the alliance with the ruling political party, the ANC, looking at the role of Sanco inside and outside the ANC-led alliance and looking at issues of social and economic transformation as well as issues of legislature governance and deepening democracy. “It is important for us as an organisation in this province to reassure the communities that we have not defected from our role as the watchdog and monitoring body of government services to our communities in ensuring their rights are adhered to by the government. “It is important to express that this civic
movement is not a political organisation, however, it does make political decisions from time to time. We will not deviate from this movement’s guiding motto as described by Sanco as people-centred and people-driven development. “Sanco in this province as part of national structure today wants to dispel the wrong notion in the public domain that Sanco is the ANC or an ANC civic movement, and that it is also for the ANC or is exclusively for the ANC-led members. Sanco is for every citizen in South Africa, provided they identify with the aims and objectives of the organisation,” said Ramosie. He said they also tackled the on-going trend of fruitless expenditure by local municipalities in the Free State following a damming report by the Auditor General on the financial state of municipalities. “The levels of fruitless expenditures are an indication of weak systems of internal controls, governance and leadership which are deliberately collapsed to achieve selfish desires of looting and milking the state dry,” said Ramosie. on his left cheek near his mouth and on the left side of his neck.
Qwenga jailed for revenge stabbing Murder-accused Owethu Qwenga (32) will spend 13 years in jail for the murder of Zanokhaya Skifi in March 2010. The Virginia Regional Court convicted the accused recently after finding him guilty regarding the fatal stabbing of Skifi, whose body was found between the Moeletsi and G Hostel blocks in Thabong, Welkom. Commonly known as Mancane, the accused stabbed the victim (then 21) in revenge over an argument which occurred elsewhere. Upon fatal stabbing the victim with a knife the accused handed himself over to the police officers who were called to the scene. The deceased sustained stab wounds
Two burglars jailed for 12 years Two burglars, Sello Simon Mohohlo (34) and Thabo Phillemon Moshobela (35), will spend 12 years in prison following their sentencing by Magistrate Bongani Ludidi after finding them guilty for burglary at a business in 2012. They were convicted and sentenced recently in the Welkom Magistrate’s Court. The burglars were caught red-handed inside the Welkom Meat Centre after the alarm went off and following the prompt response by the security company. They accessed the business through the roof on 14 March 2012 at about 01:39. State prosecutor Tseko Komane presided over the proceedings.
CHRISTIANS have a clever way of selectively using some biblical expressions only when it is convenient to them. Classic case – judge not, lest you be judged, Luke 6: 37. I have in the past been confronted by religious people using the above expression. Whenever I pointed out their ungodly behavioural patterns they appear intolerant of other Christians’ approach towards the same faith they follow. The collapse of the Nigerian church’s guest house and the subsequent death of over a hundred Christians who visited the Temitope Balogun, Joshua’s synagogue, have prompted a lot of criticism – 80 of the victims were South Africans. Joshua is one of the most generous pastors in Africa. He has offered over R20 million towards health, education and rehabilitation programmes. Kefuoe Molelekoa (35), a successful businessman from Stilfontein, North West, who often flies to Nigeria, has confessed that he goes there not to worship Joshua, but God who has blessed Joshua so that he could be a blessing to others. He has testified that Joshua boosts followers spiritually, materially, psychologically and physically. Religious intolerance is the major source of violence in the world. To reduce it, my suggestion is that the scholars have meetings to discuss the similarities and differences of religions. These meetings can be followed by gatherings between leaders from different religions. This exchange between spiritual experiences I think will help in understanding the value of other religions. Invitations can be made across the religious divides.
My view Moeti Molelekoa Social observer During conferences, you will find the same delegates from different regions every year; regionally, provincially and nationally. Why not break the monotony and invite guests from other denominations? The major cause of intolerance is the tendency of self-importance among some Christians. We need to accept other people’s faiths. To try and convert them is counterproductive and creates problems. For instance, there are a lot of Hindus and Muslims in our midst, but we do not know what their faiths are all about. What happened at the Nigerian synagogue disaster is what can happen anywhere where people are gathered. On 11 April 2001, 43 people who left their homes to watch a football match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs lost their lives in a stampede at the Ellis Park Stadium in Gauteng. ) To comment or express your views about the issue highlighted in the column, go to www.express-news.co.za. Express Goldfields & NFS welcomes anyone 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.
THIS group of residents, which include probationers, volunteered to clean up areas in Hoopstad as part of an environmental awareness campaign led by the Hoopstad Department of Correctional Services’ (DCS) Social Reintegration Programme. From the left are Patricia Kula, Elisa Mofokeng, Samuel Sebolai, Paulina Sekalo, Gabriel Mofadi, Patrick Jantjies and Christina de Lange. In front is Abram Jantjies.
Area gets clean-up THE Hoopstad Correctional Centre’s Social Reintegration Office is continuing with a campaign to encourage the community to keep the environment clean. In line with this programme, the centre’s officials organised a one-day cleaning campaign which saw residents team up with a group of probationers volunteering to beautify the town by cleaning dirty areas. Dirkie Kotze, the head of the Hoopstad Correctional Centre’s Social Reintegration Office, said the initiative was also in support of the Tswelopele Local Municipality’s environmental campaign. “Our aim with this project is to develop community awareness about
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the benefits of a clean environment and living in a clean town. It is very important to keep our town clean – it is our responsibility,” said Kotze. “Most of all, our office appreciates the opportunity to be of assistance towards the community and other departments. “We try to help where we can as members of the Department of Correctional Services. We want to be a good example to the community at all times. “Our work is our pride.” He said through the on-going cleaning campaign they strove to encourage residents and business to take pride in their town.
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NEW VOICE: These vibrant personalities of the newly founded community radio station in Maokeng, Mozolo FM, make up the formidable team that host the afternoon drivetime show called Planet Extreme. The show airs on Mondays to Fridays from 15:00 to 18:00. In front is Senate “Her Majesty” Makobe (copresenter); from the left, back: Peter “Vitamin K” Kholekile (copresenter), Kagisho “KYG” Motsoeneng (producer) and Montseng “Mobee” Bofelo (news reader). The station has been broadcast ing for four months. Photo: Teboho Setena
Celebration showcases old, new } Teboho Setena THE history of the civilisation of man, from the ancient era to the modern, took centre stage during the Itekeng Luncheon Club’s heritage celebration. Held last Tuesday at the Roman Catholic Church in Maokeng, Kroonstad, the event showcased how the old generation lived in survival and also paved the way for the advancement of civilisation. The occasion is held annually to afford both men and women aged 60 years and older the chance to display creativity and celebrate life through participation in various cultural and traditional events and indigenous games. These include story-telling, dances known in Sesotho as mokgibo, mohobelo, indigenous games such as diketo, morabaraba, kgati (skipping rope), as well as ways of preparing food, grinding mealies, mabele and wheat. Many of the participants, mostly women, were taken down memory lane, recalling the days of the youthful era they termed the golden era on the basis of their life style. In attendance were club members from Kroonstad, Viljoenskroon and Steynsrus. Motshidisi Mofutsana, manager of the Itekeng Luncheon Club, said the concept has been growing in leaps and bounds since its inception in 2005, with the club having more than 205 affiliated members. She said the beauty of the occasion staged annually was that members were very much attached to the culture of volunteering, doing things together or working together practically, reflecting the concept known as Letsema in Sesotho. In aligning themselves with the concept, Mofutsana said each member contributes R50 once a year towards a savings account. With the funds they purchase food and a cow that is slaughtered to feed members and people attending the heritage feast.
“Looking at the age of the majority of the members celebrating the old way is the only form of entertainment for them. They like it very much because they show-
case their survival during their era. Also displayed is the creativity to design clothes for both men and women,” said Mofutsana. Men used to wear what is known
THE trio of Kleinbooi Mofokeng (left), Petrus Nthoesane (middle) and Jafta Ramathibe played morabaraba, a traditional African twoplayer strategy board game played by men and young boys using 12 pieces (referred to as cows in Sesotho). The game challenges strategic thinking.
in Sesotho as Seope and Tseya – in English called or known as string thong and G-string – trendy underwear notorious for revealing a lot. Women and girls wore
Thethana, equal to a mini skirt or tennis skirt in size. ) Watch videos of performances by the grannies at www.expressnews.co.za.
BLESSED to see more years, Maria Dipicho (left), Seipati Radebe (mid dle) and Magdalene Khumalo have lived to celebrate many birthdays. Dipicho celebrated turning 101 years, Radebe 87 years and Khumalo 92 years this year. They are members of the Itekeng Luncheon Club branch in Maokeng, Kroonstad, and were among the scores of people that at tended the heritage function held last Tuesday in Maokeng. PATRONS of the Itekeng Lunch eon Club’s heritage event held last Tuesday in Maokeng, Kroonstad, are from the left Mapaseka Mtim kulu, Mmakhala Mohomane, Mot shidisi Mofutsana (manager of the Itekeng Luncheon Club) and Jo hanna Letsholo. Photos: Motlalepule Mokgosi
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Brighten up day THE Tsakani Primary School teachers in Thabong distinguished themselves from the rest in celebrating World Teach er’s Day on 17 October by wearing colourful Tsonga traditional attire and per forming a Xibelani dance at the event held at the St Helena Primary School in Welkom. From the left are, front: Pinki Malia, Zeina Mcango and Mpoa Motsoe di; back: Malili Mabula, Maureen Dhlamini, Likeledi Leteane, No mithi Bengell, Ntsebeng Mcina and Di itukulo Mokgosi. More pictures at www.expressnews.co.za. Photos: Teboho Setena
FROM the left are Ada Niemann, Ntlhe Motingoe, Biki May and Tebello Madlala of the Free State Department of Education in the Lejweleputswa District who participated in activities organised to celebrate World Teacher’s Day held at the St Helena Primary School in Welkom on 17 October.
THESE entrepreneur women were among the many people who attended the United Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises Forum launch held in the T.S. du Plessis Hall in Welkom last Thursday. They are from the left Maria Masoes, Magda Os, Anna Vorster and Minah Douths. Photo: Teboho Setena
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Still going for gold GOLDEN OLDIES: This group of men from Welkom are part of the Free State Golden Oldies Football Team representing the province at the 2014 National Golden Games Championship underway in Mpumalanga. Making provision for various sporting codes in which men and women from the nine provinces participate, the games culminate in the final on Friday. From the left are, front: Johannes Lephokokoane, Gerald Lethaha, Godfrey Klenkie, Hendrik Molahloe, Daniel Phatlane, Tebalo Khahleli and Sabata Kwebu; back: Javas Chaane (coach), Johannes Watersoek (captain), Isaac Senokoane, Petrus Malakoane, Sello Shuping, Felix Dlamini, Solomon Mpemvana and Thabo Matunzini (team manager). Photo: Teboho Setena
THE players of the Mandate FC u.15 boys’ club, an amateur outfit from Welkom’s township of Thabong, campaigns in the South African Football Association (Safa) in Matjhabeng’s grassroots football league. From the left are, front: Neo Nhlapo, Katleho Monitli, Ntando Nyiki, Tshepang Muso, Shaun Diraditsile and Malungile Maphendolo; back: Gerald Letha ha (coach/manager), Matlotlo Thethani, Kefuwe Mosia, Charles Ambo, Thato Lelosa, Vu yasanani Nohaba, Siyabonga Joni and Thamsanqa Maseko. Photo: Teboho Setena
Naledi makes great strides in cross-country NALEDI NKHI is Express Goldfields & NFS’s SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month for October. She has been chosen for her sterling accomplishments in this year’s South African Schools Athletics Championship and cross-country events. The 13-year-old Naledi is a learner at the Riebeeckstad High School in Welkom. She specialises in middle-distance events, 800 m and 1 500 m as well as cross-country 3 km and 5 km. Naledi boasts Free State colours obtained for representing the province at numerous competi-
tions. This year Naledi continued her steady rise to greater heights and living up to her name, Naledi, meaning star. In recent competitions she won gold and silver medals in the 2014 South African Schools Cross-Country Championship in the 3 km and the Mediclinic 5 km race. The events were held in George in the Western Cape and Welkom respectively. Naledi has shown great strides to rise to stardom since actively participating in her chosen sport in 2011. In 2012 she won a bronze medal at the Athletics South Africa
Cross-country Championships (ASA) held in Durban after she had finished third in the 3 km cross-country event. She proved she had talent taking it a step further when she participated at the 2013 ASA championship cross-country event in Potchefstroom where she scooped a bronze medal in the 3 km. Naledi believes that if one wants to be the best, one must achieve more and more. She aspires to one day also compete internationally. ) Naledi is the last SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month for 2014 for Express Goldfields and NFS. She goes through to compete for the coveted title – SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Year – to be announced at a function in Welkom on 14 November.
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MANAGER BUDGET AND FINANCIAL REPORTING SALARY: R412 488 pa POST LEVEL: 3 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Tertiary qualification in Accounting plus 3-4 years experience in Municipal Finance. • Relevant qualifications and experience at managerial/ administration level. • Understanding of Local Government Legislations. • Be computer literate especially in Microsoft Office Products.
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Compile multi-year budgets as a financial plan for the next year Assist/ Draft budget report and speech for approval of budget Ensure that the budget administration is administered fluently and efficiently Report to the National Treasury to comply with the Municipal Finance Management Act Report in terms of Division of Revenue Act to comply with legislation Assist with the report to Provincial Administration to comply with legislation Develop, co-ordinate and supervise employees in the division to ensure productivity, to achieve goals and to prevent conflict Prepare management reports to enhance sound financial practices Deal with the day to day enquiries directed to the division to advice, assist and convey information Report to Senior Manger to promote sound financial practices and solutions to problems experienced while executing the laid down duties of the post Submit monthly reports to the Chief Financial Officer and report on the key performance indicators (KPI) as specified for the division Perform any other related duties as instructed by the supervisor
SENIOR CHIEF ACCOUNTANT (SALARIES)
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Co-ordinate and control sequences associated with the verification and provision of information related to payroll transactions. Ensure reporting requirements and information explaining and detailing expenditure sequences and trends are coordinated and disseminated to support planning and procedural evaluation. Control the key performance areas and critical outputs of personnel within the section to ensure acceptable performance levels are sustained and adequate direction provided to accomplish laid down objectives. Coordinate the recording and processing procedures of payroll transactions to ensure the processing of payroll transactions are completed accurately in accordance with laid down accounting procedures, legislations, conditions of services and income tax and practices. Ensure that records are up to date, reflective of the activities of the section and made available to support transactional sequences and applications. Perform any other duty as requested by the supervisor.
SENIOR CHIEF ACCOUNTANT (RISK MANAGEMENT) SALARY: R295 680 – R383 556 pa POST LEVEL: 5/4 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • B. Com Degree in or equivalent (NQF Level 6) plus 3-4 years relevant experience. • Knowledge of National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and Public Sector Risk Management Framework. • Be Computer Literate.
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Enquiries regarding the above positions can be forwarded to Mr T Tsoaeli @ 057 391 3416
CASHIERS (5 POSTS) Welkom: 2 Positions Virginia: 1 Position Odendaalsrus: 1 Position Ventersburg: 1 Position SALARY: R117 336 – R142 644 p.a POST LEVEL: 12/11 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Grade 12. • Two years experience in payroll/ cash management specifically within the municipality environment. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: •
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Assist to develop the overall enterprise risk management vision, risk management strategy, risk management policy, as well as risk appetite and tolerance levels for approval by the Accounting Officer. Communicate risk management policy, strategy and implementation plan to all stakeholders in the institution. Co-ordinate risk assessment within the departments on a regular basis. Ensure management executes their
responsibilities outlined in the risk management strategy and integrate risk management into the operational routines. Have relationship with Internal Audit in order to provide an independent, objective assurance on the effectiveness of the institution’s system of risk management. Support Provincial Treasury to perform their specific functions. Assist the External Auditors (Auditor General).
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Implement all customer care requirements and batho-pele principles. Implement all council rules and regulations. Implement all council resolutions. Issue receipts upon receipt of payments and safe and diligent handling of monies. Submit necessary reports to other departments as and when needed with regard to income received. Receipt all payments on the official Municipality approved official stationery. Balance receipts on a daily basis and hand it over to Senior cashier for safekeeping. Capture cheques in a prescribed manner. Compile all reports pertaining to receipting on a daily basis. Handle prepaid sales of electricity. Responsible for issuing sundry payments receipts. Handle enquiries with regard to receipts. Proper record keeping of receipts and other related documents.
CASHIER/ CLERK (2 POSTS) THABONG SWIMMING POOL
SALARY: R117 336 – R142 644 p.a POST LEVEL: 12/11 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Grade 12. • Two years experience in payroll/ cash management specifically within the municipality environment. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: • •
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Receives payment in respect of entrance fees. Ensure customer enquiries and payment transactions are efficiently attended to. Reconcile cash received against receipt issued to customers. Issue receipts upon receipt of payments and safe and diligent handling of monies. Submit necessary reports to other departments as and when needed with regard to income received. Compile all reports pertaining to receipting on a daily basis. Handle enquiries with regard to receipts Attend to specific correspondence/ telephonic enquiries. Ensure adequate admin support to enable the accomplishment of specific administrative reporting deadlines. Provide general clerical functions. Any other tasks which the office might delegate to do.
Enquiries regarding the above positions can be forwarded to Me C Dingani @ 057 391 3140 Candidates are requested to forward a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, including the necessary documentation (i.e. original certified copies of qualifications) to The Acting Senior Manager Human Resources, P.O Box 708 Welkom 9460 or may hand it to the Municipal Building 1st Floor, Room 17 &18, Main Building, Odendaalsrus. Fraudulent qualifications or documentation will immediately disqualify any applicant. A candidate who canvasses any Councillor and / or Senior Official for preference will be disqualified immediately from the selection process or from appointment. Matjhabeng Municipality complies with affirmative action in terms of the Employment Equity Act (Act 55 of 1998) CLOSING DATE: 07 NOVEMBER 2014 Please note: If applicants are not contacted for an interview within six weeks after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. The Matjhabeng Municipality reserves the right not to fill any advertised position(s). MR MF LEPHEANA ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER
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EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2014 NALEDI NKHI was chosen as the Supersport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month for October. To read about her achievements, turn to p 6.
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THE players of Bloemfontein Young Tigers have been rewarded for their sterling performance which saw the team reaching the Nedbank Cup’s last32 leg this season. From the left are, front: Moketsi Mafeo, Mocoane Ntema, Nteboheng “Disco” Nyedimane (former Tigers player), British Khoarai (Tigers managing director) Mongezi Dumbela and Mohlomi Nkopane; back: Motlatsi Motseko, Lebogang Lekopa, Thomas Lebitsa, Fanele Filita, Lerato Januse, Motlatsi Thako, Cameleu Valery and Oratile Ramfate. Photo: Teboho Setena
Tigers earn their stripes } Teboho Setena THE players of Bloemfontein Young Tigers have been rewarded for their performance in the 2013-’14 season, most notably for reaching the Nedbank Cup’s last-32 leg. The club’s management rewarded deserving players at a function held at the Boikhuco Old Age Home’s hall on 17 October. The Tigers are campaigning in the second tier league of the South African Football Association (Safa) in the Free State stream. The players were rewarded financially by British Khoarai, the club’s managing director, who expressed delight with the team’s improved performance. All the players who were rewarded were part of the squad that came close to making history in the lucrative tournament, which offers the winner the chance to compete continentally in the Confederation of African Football (Caf) Champions League Cup Tournament. The team was the only lower ranked team
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of the 17 clubs in the Free State to reach the Nedbank Cup’s last-32 leg. However, they gave away the chance to progress to the next stage of 16 when they lost 4-5 on penalties to National First Division outfit Milano United. Tigers stood their ground well against Milano as they forced the game to go beyond extra time. The competition match played earlier in March had ended one all. The club embraced the newly-enlisted players for the 2014-’15 season with the view to inspire them to also do well. In an effort to inspire the current crop of players, the club’s former star midfielder Nteboheng “Disco” Nyedimane encouraged them to focus and play with purpose. Nyedimane’s sentiments were a true reflection of his journey, characterised by ill-discipline, which cost him an opportunity to play abroad. Germany was the likeliest destination for Nyedimane, who was a part of the South African u.23 team that produced the likes of Benni McCarthy, who played aboard for more than a decade – winning
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