HET U KONTANT NODIG? MOTOR FINANSIERING
BENODIG VOERTUIG? FAX VOLGENDE:
For more photos and news visit www.express-news.co.za
* * * * *
PAY SLIPS INDENTITEITSDOKUMENT BEWYS VAN ADRES 3 MAANDE BANKSTATE RYBEWYS INDIEN NODIG
Skakel: Hanlie 082 356 4343 of Zelda 079 133 1188 Faks: 086 226 3285 E-mail: hanlielombard.motor@gmail.com X1PQ87FR-ES180215
TEL: 057 357 1304
WEDNESDAY 2527 FEBRUARY 2015
FREE
WWW.EXPRESSNEWS.CO.ZA
ON FIRE: Supported by local community members, disgruntled subcontractors and their employees whose agreements have been terminated by the main construction company of the M3 housing complex, burn tyres to barricade the access road to the housing project in Meloding, Virginia, last Wednesday (18/02). Photos: Teboho Setena
Progress up in smoke Construction at a standstill due to grievances } Teboho Setena CONSTRUCTION work to develop the multi-million rand Merriespruit Community Residential Units Complex in Meloding, Virginia, has come to a standstill. This follows an ongoing protest by angry sub-contractors and temporary workers demanding urgent intervention by the stakeholders, the Free State Department of Human Settlements, Harmony Goldmines and the Matjhabeng Local Municipality. The project is overshadowed by a dispute knotted together with grievances. This arised from alleged unpaid monies by the main contractor due to subcontractors and a breach of a contractual agreement. Affected subcontractors and workers suspect that this could be due to a ploy by politicians who have vested interests in the housing project, which they see as being one of the factors hampering the smooth
running of the housing-provision since its commencement late in 2013. Last Wednesday (18/02), tempers reached boiling point. Fed-up workers, led by their employers, supported by members of the Meloding community, staged another protest and used flaming tyres to barricade the access road to the housing site. Archie Lehana and Tsholo Malefane, the leaders of the concerned subcontractors and workers, said non-response by stakeholders prompted their action last Wednesday when they demanded what was due to them. “Protest is the last resort to get what is due to us, so we as subcontractors can pay the workers who are frustrated by having to wait so long,” said Lehana. Aggrieved subcontractors have since sent their demands to the office of Premier Elias “Ace” Magashule, Olly Mlamleli, MEC for Human Settlements, Sebenzile
Ngangelizwe, mayor of the Matjhabeng Local Municipality, and to Harmony Gold Mines. They want all subcontractors whose agreements were terminated to be reinstated to complete the housing project and fulfil the promise of skills development and job creation to empower local communities. They also want stakeholders to address the alleged periodisation of allocation of jobs to foreigners from Mozambique. Lehana says of the 59 local subcontractors, six have been allocated work in the housing project. Senne Bogatsu, spokesperson for the Department of Human Settlements, said Reder Construction was appointed as the main contractor, with a whopping R326 000 000 invested in the project, including the cost of the land plus buildings, as well as the bridging finance from the Harmony Gold Mine Company. Bogatsu said 48 of the subcontractors
were from Meloding and were employed to do skilled work on the units, as well as on the ancillary buildings. “There are also three contractors paving internal roads. Some 318 people are still employed on site, but this will decrease dramatically as the units approach completion,” Bogatsu said. She added the management of the department was addressing grievances with subcontractors and Reder Construction. “Meetings have been held with stakeholders, including the said subcontractors, and the last meeting on Friday (20/02) led to the resolution of some issues. Contractors are meant to get back to work.” Lehana has disputed the number of employed subcontractors and workers, saying 27 people from Meloding were temporarily employed while 473 had their contracts terminated, adding they would not budge until their demands were met.
ADCOL DEBT ADVISORS NCR Debt Counselling now available
Do you battle to pay your accounts?? Are there deductions against your salary for debt???
COME AND VISIT US TODAY.
We can help you with your debt - just bring your payslip, ID and all the statements of your debt.
One installment for all your debt!!!
Na o nale mathata a ho patala dikoloto tsa hao?? Ho nale batho hulang ho tswa mogolong wa hao?? O sala o se na letho ha kgewdi e fedile?? Re ka o thusa ka tsietsi ena. Re etele kapa o re letsetse. Re hloka payslip, ID le mangolo ohle a dikoloto tsahao.
NOW OPEN ON SATURDAYS
Odendaalsrus: Bloemfontein: Welkom: Botshabelo: Thaba Nchu:
057 051 057 051 051
354 447 352 534 873
3892 7864 7360 2004 2992
Lydia: Disebo: Thabo: Phenyo:
074 637 6557 071 987 3986 074 382 5725 078 773 1818
O patala ka Moo o kgonang ka teng. X1PRTE7D-ES250215
2
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2015
NEWS
ACTORS from the play Tears, each one representing different spheres of South African society. The play will run at the University of the Free State’s (UFS) Scaena Theatre on 11, 12 and 13 March. Photo: Marlé Visagie
Play showcases South Africa
IF theatre drama is your cup of tea, book your ticket for a fascinating play called Tears, a production written by Zukiswa Wanner. The story is portrayed against the South African landscape as seen through the eyes of a child, the child being South Africa as a
young democracy. In Tears we witness how the thoughts of nine characters representing different spheres of society erupt from their experiences and their feelings result in tears. The play takes us through a journey of understanding what
they feel and cry for, whether they are tears of joy or tears of sadness. Wrapped around their feelings are the core hints of sexual frustration, political power, education, racial suggestions, loss, hopelessness and secrets. The heaviness of this eruption
has a rippling effect on the whole country, for what the child experiences in his childhood, influences and changes his perception of the country. The play will be performed at the Scaena Theatre on the University of the Free State (UFS) campus in Bloemfontein on 11, 12
Last round of auditions held
THE Welkom’s Got Talent auditions reach a climax this week with two public events remaining to afford aspiring acts a chance to enter the prestigious competition. Welkom’s Got Talent offers Goldfielders the opportunity to find their inner superstar and shine in front of their friends and family, as well as creating a great platform to launch a career in performing arts. The remaining auditions are on Friday (27/02) at the Goldfields Casino, starting at 15:00 and Saturday (28/02) at the Brandwag Primary School in Odendaalsrus, starting at 09:00. The third leg of the auditions was held on Saturday (21/02) at the Goldfields Casino. This followed events in Henneman and Thabong on 7 and 14 February, respectively. Auditions held at the Lephola Secondary School and the Goldfields Casino saw a huge turnout of acts and Tanya Lloyd, general manager of the Goldfields Mall, said they were a great success. “We saw more than 60 acts at Lephola and 40 at the Goldfields Casino, and was once again blown away by the amazing talent the Goldfields has to offer,” said Lloyd, adding that a fresh breath of talent was spotted. “Most of the contestants were also new to the competition, so we are very excited about the new faces that will compete this year,” said Lloyd. This annual event allows locals 16 years and older to showcase their talents, whether they are singers, dancers, musicians or have other talents, including hand-clapping or feet-stomping, extreme hula-hooping, traditional dancing, poetry, miming, gymnastics, native dance, and collaborative performances such as bands, singing groups and dancing groups. The major sponsors of this year’s event are the Goldfields Casino, Vista and Express Goldfields and NFS. The competition is presented by the Goldfields Mall. The main prize this year is R20 000 in cash, R5 000 in fashion vouchers sponsored by the Just Property Group Goldfields Mall as well as the opportunity to perform as an opening act at one of the Goldfields Casino’s scheduled concerts within six months after winning the contest. All sound requirements for the performance will be arranged by the casino as well as any other costs relevant to the performance.
Free registration forms are available at the Goldfields Mall Guest Relations Desk between 09:00 and 16:00 daily. Limited entry forms will also be available on the day at the various auditioning stations. Kindly note that no members of the top three acts for both Welkom’s Got Talent 2013 and 2014 may enter this year’s competition. Contestants should please report to auditioning venues approximately half an hour before the times mentioned above. Please note that contestants, including band members, may only enter once, that is only form part of one act. Any instruments, backtrack, props, et cetera should be provided by the contestants themselves and backtracks must please be supplied in an audio CD format. At auditions contestants must perform one item not exceeding 45 seconds. Contestants may either enter as an individual participant, or as a group with a maximum of four members per group. All judging will be done on an equal basis, therefore groups and solos will be judged together. Successful contestants will receive a call back audition invite immediately after their performance. This round will be hosted at the Goldfields Casino Conference Centre on 14 March from 09:00. The grand finale is scheduled for 23 May. If you believe you have what it takes to win the biggest talent show in the Goldfields, you need to get to the Goldfields Mall as soon as possible. For any queries, contestants may contact Judy Moran at the Goldfields Mall Centre management office on 057-352-4251 during office hours. Also keep a close eye on the Vista and Express as we will provide you with detailed information on a weekly basis or go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Goldfields-Mall to stay up to date with the latest Welkom’s Got Talent news.
Economic challenges in spotlight
SINGER Dineo Thoahlane
POET Neo Hlongoane
and 13 March. It starts at 19:30. Tickets are on sale at Computicket. They cost R40 (adults), R30 (students and learners) and R25 for pensioners or groups of ten people or more. To book your ticket, call Computicket on 0861-915-8000 or visit your nearest outlet.
Photos: Supplied
THE Lejweleputswa District Municipality will take stock of economic challenges at its Local Economic Development Strategy Review Summit on Thursday (26/02). The event held at the Kingdom Academy in Welkom will run until Friday (27/02). This is a partnership between the Lejweleputswa District Municipality and the Department of Trade and Industry. Stakeholders will review the strategy which was developed in 2009 with the chief objective of turning around economic development and growth initiatives. “The purpose of this summit is to provide a platform for engagement by stakeholders to develop a strategy for economic development, facilitate sustainable economic growth and reducing growing unemployment. “The strategy will be done in line with the identification and prioritisation of critical economic sectors and opportunities that will be profiled and implemented by both the Free State Growth and Development Strategy (FSGDS) and the National Development Plan,” said Khaya Mqeke, communications manager of the Lejweleputswa District Municipality. He said after the review process, all municipalities would be required to profile and prioritise two or three economic development initiatives in their respective areas. “This will include which projects they think are viable to contribute towards economic growth and development in their respective areas. We will then engage relevant development, financial and donor institutions to assist with undertaking feasibility studies and develop bankable business plans for funding these initiatives in all the five local municipalities,” Mqeke said.
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2015
3
NEWS
Recycling efforts recognised } Teboho Setena THE Lekgarietse Secondary School in the township of Thabong in Welkom takes the lead in spreading the gospel about environmental awareness. Last Friday (20/02) the school was recognised by the sponsor for significant participation in the environmental awareness project of the Schools Recycling Programme in 2014. The school was recognised at the launch of the 2015 programme. The Lekgarietse School collected 2 516 kg for the year 2014 which earned it the third position nationally out of the 139 high schools in South Africa that took part in the Schools Recycling Programme’s annual awards competition last year. The Welkom-based school was the only one from the Free State to achieve a top-five position in the recycling project. This project is an initiative of the Amalgamated Beverage Industries (ABI), the soft drink division of South African Breweries (SAB). The project is run countrywide with the chief objective to provide a waste management solution in schools, promote environmental awareness and to teach children to become accountable for their environment. Georgett Naidoo, ABI’s community social investment co-ordinator: south region, said the decision to launch the 2015
THE Lekgarietse Secondary School’s Eco Club received recognition for good work which earned the school a topfive position countrywide in 2014 in the ABI Recycling Schools Programme which was relaunched last Friday (20/02) in Thabong. From the left are, front: Mpho Moji, Malefetsane Ramatobo, Paul Mpeta and Kamohelo Motaung; back: Motsamai Tshabalala, Ishmael Nkhahle, Zibathe Malefane, Puseletso Lefi sa, Tieho Tladi (teacher), Moses Sibuyi (acting principal of Lekgarietse) and Georgett Naidoo (AIB’s repre sentative). Photo: Teboho Setena programme at Lekgarietse was to recognise and reward the school for its work in 2014. She said the school collected recyclable material, plastic, plastic bottles, papers and cans for the recycling competition. Naidoo said part of the project was that schools ensured an average collection
volume of 500 kg per month of which 30% was polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The factors considered include overall waste volume (100 points), involvement of parents and community (50 points), innovations in (re-) using recycled material (50 points) and innovation in incorporating
recycling into the syllabus (50 points). Innovation by Lekgarietse has seen the establishment of the Eco Club, made up of learners and led by the school’s management. The club encourages learners to participate in the environmental programme.
Robbers sentenced THE Welkom Regional Court has sentenced three armed robbers to 20 years’ imprisonment each. Moeketsi Faba (42), Kaizer Mthethwa (37) and Sindisile Myemane (51) were sentenced on 10 February. The three men were found guilty of the armed robbery of two separate businesses – a tavern and tuck shop – in the Welkom township of Thabong in November 2012. The armed robbers have been in custody since the police arrested them in December 2012 after an intensive investigation. The men looted the businesses 11 days apart, on 15 November and 26 November 2012. They stormed into the two businesses, pointed a firearm at the managers and demanded cash. They looted Percy’s Tavern in Sunrise View at about 08:50 and made off with R350 000 in cash after threatening the female manager with a gun. Only days later, the three men went on to loot the tuck shop of R2 500 cash, airtime vouchers and mobile phones to the value of R2 700. The robbers targeted the tuck shop at about 21:30. Maj.Genl. Lerato Molale, commander of the Thabong Cluster, gave the investigative officer, Const. Tshehla Phahlametsing, the thumbs up. Molale said Phahlametsing’s investigation had led to the arrest and conviction and added that his thorough investigation had enabled the Department of Justice to execute its duty of rendering justice.
4
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2015
NEWS
Meet to plan ahead THE Soul Buddyz Club facilitators held their first ple nary meeting for 2015 on 5 February at the Tswelopele Primary School. At the meeting they discussed various issues, including the launch of a fundrais ing programme. From the left are Be lina Makhongoana, Thabiso Machitje, Mahadi Tobias, Jen nifer Mojaki, An drew Koai, Elizabeth Khiba and Vicky Molelekoa. Photo: Teboho Setena
Is there really no formula to love? IS love socially constructed or an emotion? February has been declared the month of love. Those who are fortunate enough (depending whether one considers being in a relationship a fortune or misfortune) try to express their love to their partners. Usually, this expression is demonstrated through among other things gifts or a marriage proposal or exorbitant weddings. As people struggle with their thoughts and emotions to find the perfect gift; create a stimulating loving atmosphere; identify the best method of proposing or reserve an exquisite venue for a wedding, it is always said that they do not have to worry, because “it is the thought that counts” or “love has no formula”. I always wonder: does love really have no formula? Do thoughts really count or are these phrases used ambivalently? In the subsequent paragraphs I intend to comprehend the accuracy and authenticity of the statement “love has no formula and it is the thought that counts”. Due to numerous definitions of love, I shall refrain from delineating or conceptualising love. Marriage is or is supposed to be an institution of love where those who are married become one. Those who are married prefer to say marriage is challenging, but interesting. I think any relationship out of marriage is challenging, but also interesting. My concern with this institution is that it alters love. When one gets married one no longer tends to express love to one’s partner in the way that one used to do. This is because of the social construction of marriage (gender disparity). The transformation from dating to getting married changes the nature of love. Now you are being told how to demonstrate your love to the same person you met on the corner of the street, at the pub, in the mall, online or at church.
My view
Benedict Leteane Social observer Gifts are an essential part of relationships. In some weird way they symbolise people’s affection for one another. Some gifts seem to be associated more with love than others, gifts such as chocolates, roses and diamond rings. Should a person fail to provide any of the mentioned items, then that person will be labelled by some as boring or a person without taste. What happened to “it is the thought that counts”? I fully believe that thoughts do count. In fact, I think thoughts contribute a lot to love. As we come to the end of February, may we ask ourselves these questions: Did we express what is known as love out of choice or did societal expectation compel us to behave the way we did? Is there an alternative method of portraying love without doing what society has told us to do? It is rewarding to be in love. Let’s express love from our heart and emotions and not from a societal point of view. After all, you know your partner. ) 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 500 words) to teboho.setena@volksblad.com.
TUMI MORAKE will perform at the Goldfields Conference Centre on Saturday (28/02).
Sidesplitting show Saturday COMEDY LOVERS, prepare for a good laugh on Saturday (28/02) with top female comedian Tumi Morake live on stage in the Goldfields Casino’s Conference Centre in Welkom. She distinguishes her comedy from the rest with a knack for linguistic expressions, keeping audiences laughing uncontrollably. This is one show not to miss, especially for those who missed out on Morake’s show last year. She has combined her talents as comedian and actress, having starred in television sitcoms such as Izoso Connexion and Askies. Morake cut her teeth in comedy in 2006 when she started performing in clubs, and she continues setting the trend. Her talent has been featured at
National roulette tournament heats up THE TSOGO SUN’S second annual Roulette Masters 2015 tournament is on a mission to find the best roulette player in South Africa. The event offers participants a chance of winning a share of R1 700 000. The Roulette Masters tournament started in January and culminates in the grand finale on 28 March. The Goldfields Casino invites all cardholders, guests and Welkom residents to join in the fun and stand a chance of winning. “The tournament works on a buy-in
principle of R100 per entry, which will go towards a single prize pool across all 14 Tsogo Sun gaming properties in South Africa,” says Sharika Betts, Goldfields Casino marketing manager. The eight weeks of qualifying heats will wrap up on 13 March, with the Goldfields semi-finals taking place the following day. “Group semi-finals and the ultimate grand finale will take place at Montecasino on 28 March. The winner is guaranteed R1 million
in cash,” says Betts. A total of 40 finalists from all 14 units will compete in the finals for their share of R1 250 000, with prize money ranging from a guaranteed R1 million for the winner to R5 000 for the player ranked seventh. ) As one of 14 Tsogo Sun gaming properties in South Africa, the Goldfields Casino supports the National Responsible Gambling Programme. For more information, visit: www.goldfieldscasino.co.za.
comedy festivals, where she shared the stage with popular male comedians such as David Kau, Marc Lottering, Stuart Taylor and Chris Forrest. These festivals include Whack Jobs, Heavyweights Comedy Jam, Blacks Only, King Size Comedy, Have a Heart, the Just Because Comedy Festival, the Tshwane Comedy Festival, Lifestyle South Africa Festival and Old Mutual Comedy Encounters. Morake’s show in Welkom is set to start at 20:00. Tickets are available for purchase at the Goldfields Casino Customer Service Desk at R100 per person. Black and platinum cardholders will receive a discount of up to 20% on the ticket price. For more information about this show go to www.goldfieldscasino.co.za.
Missed previous editions of Express Goldfields & NFS? Go to www.express-news.co.za and read the newspaper online.
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2015
5
6
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2015
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2015
7
SPORT
Primary schools invited to enter } Teboho Setena THE Credo Primary School’s u.12 football team will be among the primary school teams to watch in this year’s Danone Nations Cup. This school from Sasolburg in the Fezile Dabi Region won the 2014 Free State leg and represented the province nationally. The school could not manage to lift the national title. With the competition now open for the 2015 edition, the Credo side will be hoping to do better than last year and go all the way to win the national 2015 Danone Nations Cup. The school scooped the provincial cup last year after a narrow 1-0 win over their opponents of the Meqheleng Primary School from Ficksburg during the provincial final staged in April last year in Bloemfontein. This development competition is open to primary schools countrywide making it the biggest football tournament for children between 10 and 12 years old in the country. Primary schools are invited to enter and submit their entries for the 2015 edition before the closing date on Friday (27/02). The competition is run under the auspices of the South African Schools Football Association (Sasfa) and the Department of Basic Education. The tournament will start at cluster levels immediately after registration is completed. The competition is played on a knockout basis to determine the winners of the different clusters. The winners of different clusters then progress to the regional final to decide the winner going through to the provincial final, culminating in the nine provincial winners competing nationally for the prestigious trophy. To enter the 2015 Danone Nations Cup, primary schools must contact Themba Tshabalala of Sasfa at themba.tshabalala@safa.net or call 084-290-0602. Registration forms can also be downloaded from Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ DNCSouthAfrica.
THE Credo Primary School’s technical team and the players that won the 2014 Free State Danone Nations Cup, a football tournament for boys u.12. From the left are, front: Taola Machobane, Tokollo Mothamaha, Itumeleng Taute and Pelaelo Ndlovu; middle: Chamlambo Vuyo, Maphala Moloi, Tshepang Mathikga and Thabang Stuurman; back: Moloantoa Moeketsi (assistant coach), Thabang Qhoai, Zolile Mnyantsa, Mpho Makume, Mosala Mofokeng and Dikeledi Sothoane (head coach). Photo: Teboho Setena
Disappointment does not take joy from recognition } Teboho Setena SAMUEL “ACE” MPAKANE has mixed emotions over the individual recognition he received, as well as that for the team he coached for the past season, the Sibanye Golden Stars. This passionate football coach was honoured as coach of the year while the Golden Stars received the team of the year award at Sibanye’s sports awards function held on 5 February in Lebanon, Carletonville, Gauteng. Mpakane was chosen as the overall recipient of the individual award and the football team also as the overall winner from the sporting codes for the 2014 season. He received the individual award for guiding Golden Stars to the national play-offs staged in Durban from 21 to 27 July last year. This was the first time the team had reached this level. However, the team failed to gain promotion to the professional league. “I feel happy to receive the award recognising my effort individually,” said Mpakane. “However, at the same time I’m very emotional when looking back on the past developments, considering we have lost good and talented players following failure to gain promotion to the National First Division (NFD). “It was everyone’s target to see the team succeed and playing in the professional league. It would have been much more rewarding personal-
SAMUEL “ACE” MPAKANE with two awards, one for individual coach of the year and one for team of the year, for outstanding performance in the 2013’14 season. Photo: Teboho Setena ly, and for the team, to have received these prestigious awards having achieved our ultimate goal to play in a professional league by now. But things did not go our way. “I’m delighted with the contribution of the players. They showed discipline during my tenure and they contributed in my success. “The players sacrificed a lot to ensure we won the Free State Second Division League and performed well at the national play-offs, which I’m grateful for.
“The achievement is not mine individually; I share it with the players and the officials, who include Benjamin Monyane, for their support during the term.” The soft-spoken Mpakane started coaching full time in mine football during the 2013-’14 season and succeeded turning the team into a formidable side. He previously served as team manager. “We worked hard as a team during this past season. This was the best-ever performance, winning the Free State stream of the South African Football Association (Safa). “Given the football team’s performance I accepted recognition. However, this could have been something memorable if we had achieved the dream to campaign in the NFD. “Because of reasons which I may not divulge, I decided not to be part of the team in the 2014-’15 season. I can only reconsider if things improve.” He said the team’s failure to achieve promotion to the NFD was a big setback. “I strongly believe we could have achieved promotion to the NFD. There were lots of benefits with unemployed players offered contracts and paid salaries. The lives of the players and officials were going to change for the better. “Many players dream to play professional football and that dream was close to being realised. That opportunity is gone, and leaves me sad. “I appeal to the players of last season to go back to play football, although I’m no longer a part of it,” said Mpakane.
Boxing revived in FS
THE Free State Boxing Federation (FSBF) will kick-start its programme for 2015 by staging a tournament in Kroonstad on Saturday (28/02). The one-day event will be staged at the Kid Spider Boxing Club, formerly known as the Armstrong Boxing Club. The tournament will feature amateur boxing clubs affiliated to the breakaway federation. “The aim of this tournament is to identify and develop future boxers and also support the campaign of zero tolerance against crime, which continues to expose many of our youth to drugs abuse and gangsterism,” says Nkosinathi Moholo, the FSBF’s secretary.
“We want to show those involved in crime that there are alternatives to crime. Hopefully we are going to get a positive response from the community to support the tournament.” Moholo is a former professional boxer. He believes the tournament will also pave the way for other boxing-revival activities to be staged in the Free State. Moholo says they are expecting a huge turnout for Saturday’s tournament. The event is set to start at 08:00 with the weigh-in of the boxers. Boxers will be competing in different divisions.
PERSONAL SEVICES
FINANCIAL 1420
PERSONAL 1460
BUSINESS Opportunity for THABONG. *Have own transport *You decide your income. Phone Tony: 0822930663
SEEK, BUY, SELL
8
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2015 AWARD-WINNING football coach Samuel “Ace” Mpakane was honoured as individual coach of the year for his performance in the 2013-’14 season. Read more on p 7.
Sports on Fax information to: 051-404-7638 Email: teboho.setena@volksblad.com Deadline: 13:00 on Wednesdays.
Dinonyana hungry for win } Teboho Setena
DINONYANA FC midfielder Sekaledi Mathibe (left) is expected to spearhead his team in the derby. Next to him is Vusimuzi Ludwala. Photo: Teboho Setena
REVENGE is on the cards for Dinonyana FC in a tough return derby clash against Harmony FC in the Free State’s South African Football Association (Safa) ABC Motsepe League on Saturday (28/02). The two local rivals are scheduled to face off in the Bronville Stadium. Kick-off is at 15:00. Victory for the hosts, Dinonyana, will be a dish best served cold, as that will see them make up for the 0-3 defeat suffered against the visitors in the first-round derby played in December. A favourable result for either side will be most welcome, with both looking to consolidate their positions with the championship contest entering the final round. This will decide the inaugural 2014-’15 Free State Safa ABC Motsepe champions. In the past, both clubs have had a mixed bag of results in the derbies against other Goldfields rivals Sibanye Golden Stars and Days FC. Dinonyana’s 1-0 victory over Stars in a derby played on 14 February was morale boosting enough in their aspiration to claim the bragging rights of the Goldfields derbies. This welcome win was their second following a 3-2 victory against newcomers Days FC in December. One of Harmony’s victories in the local derbies was over Days (3-1), also in December. Both have won two local derbies and are on par with Stars.
The Odendaalsrus-based outfit Days, who are in their maiden season in the second-tier division, are yet to win a derby match. The trio of Harmony, Stars and Dinonyana are gunning for their third win to improve their position. As things stand, Harmony and Dinonyana are equally desperate for maximum points, which will see them make a move upwards in the league table to ensure they avoid the big chop at the end of the season. With some vengeance and determination Harmony (sixth) on 23 points could be back in the mix of the five clubs contesting for the championship. The Welkom side gradually lost their grip after defeats against the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, (2-4), Stars (0-1) and rookies Free State Academy (0-2). These unfavourable results saw Harmony fall by the wayside in the contest to clinch the Free State ABC Motsepe League crown. The five clubs favoured to win the title are Super Eagles (first) on 34 points, Roses (second) on 32 points, Hunters (third) on 31 points, Mangaung Unite (fourth) on 24 points and FS Academy (fifth) on 23 points. Steadily-improving Dinonyana (11th) on 16 points are more under pressure to turn things around in order to avoid relegation at the end of the season. Stars and Days are in the same predicament to move upwards to be safe from the dreaded relegation at the end of the 2014-’15 term.
Scores of athletes expected for marathon } Teboho Setena PREPARATIONS for staging the Campus-toCampus Marathon’s third edition are on track. The race, organised by the Goldfields Further Education and Training College (FET) in Welkom, is scheduled to take place on 18 April. It promises to see scores of athletes take to the streets, competing in one of three categories – the 10 km and 21 km races as well as the 10 km walk.
Pressure building } Teboho Setena THE Proteas are faced with must-win matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup against the West Indies and Ireland on Friday (27/02) and Tuesday (03/03) respectively. This follows their 130-run loss to archrivals India on Sunday (22/02). The result saw India, one of the favourites in the competition, retain their unbeaten status with two wins. With victories against the West Indies and Ireland, as well as Pakistan on 7 March, the Proteas will have done themselves a big favour to qualify for the quarterfinals, starting on 18 March. The Proteas’ last encounter in the preliminaries in Group B is against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on 12 March. After losing to Ireland in the opening fixture of the competition on 15 February, the West Indies bounced back with a win against Pakistan on Saturday (21/02). Ireland will be hoping to keep their winning streak against a winless UAE today (25/02).
The Campus-to-Campus Marathon makes provision for a 5 km fun run. The purpose of the marathon is aimed at promoting sport at the Goldfields College and to encourage participation not only by the students, but also within the broad community. Sakie Peters, deputy chief: marketing of the Goldfields College, said Free State Athletics (FSA) had given the green light to stage the race, adding they were awaiting the Matjhabeng Local Municipality to approve the marathon route and the traffic
SA DRIVING SCHOOL
President Building, Shop 1A, Melck Street, Gerry Couvaras Welkom. Tel. 057 352 3014/083 726 6123 083 726 6123
control plan. “We believe we also bring communities together through the unique concept,” Peters said. “This concept has been widely embraced by both the athletes and the community of Thabong.” He said both primary and secondary schools, which registered a large number of participants in the different races, stood a chance to receive some exciting prizes. According to Peters, the reason the race had not been staged in 2013 and 2014 was
due to the college’s inability to secure suitable dates. He said the dates had clashed with the holidays that included the Easter long weekends. Peters is positive about staging the event this year. He added that the date of 18 April was suitable with the majority of the students available to participate. The 21 km race starts at the Tosa Campus in Thabong, with the first 6 km to 8 km of the route through the streets of Thabong.
DIESEL-ELECTRIC 226 Jan Hofmeyr, Welkom Tel. 057 355 3304, Fax: 057 396 4145
We supply spare parts: Filters, Fanbelts, Spark Plugs, Brakepads, and Glow Plugs
Battery Prices Prices Special Battery (ONE OLD BATTERY TO BE HANDED IN)
LEARNERS LICENCE DRIVING CLASSES
R50 10
NOW ONLY
CLASSES
X1PRTWM5-ES250215
Grand Prix
610 GP 622 GP 628 / 629 GP 638 GP 652 GP 658 GP
ABOVE MENTIONED BATTERIES ALSO AVAILABLE IN WILLARD
Sole Importers: ValvolineOil Only Suppliers in Welkom Area
R 578.00 Toyota Quantum 2.5 R 636.00 R 617.00 D-4D Service Parts R 733.00 * FREE INSTALLATION Air Filter ADG1367 R295.00 R 845.00 * FREE BATTERY CHECK Oil Filter Z85 R 50.00 ALTERNATOR CHECK R1273.00 *2 FREE year guarantee on Willard Batteries Fuel Filter G1142 R152.00 X1PRTG5W-ES250215