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Confusion over land Premier now denies giving nature reserve to church } Selloane Khalane and Paddy Harper FREE STATE premier Ace Magashule giveth – and he taketh away. Ten days ago, Magashule told congregants of the Tyrannus Apostolic Church – one of the country’s biggest – that they now “owned” land in Bethlehem. Magashule was speaking to a packed Botshabelo Stadium during a church service. The church has been trying to secure the Wolhuterskop Nature Reserve in Bethlehem as a permanent home and has already been given permission by the Dihlabeng Municipality to use this site for services. Magashule’s rapturously received statement – which Express’s parent paper Volksblad witnessed last Sunday – suggested the church’s battle was at an end. But now he has backtracked, telling sister publication City Press over the weekend that he was merely announcing the “arrangement” that allowed the church to use the reserve for its services. Magashule said: “They have been requesting to use the land. I was told that, in my absence, there is a process to let them use it while we are looking at whether it is possible to finally give them the land as a church. “There isn’t anything tangible that has been signed. There will be further discussions among all spheres of government. They don’t want it for free. I don’t understand what the big fuss is about.” He said part of the land was
THE Free State Premier, Ace Magashule (right), addresses congregants of the Tyrannus Apostolic Church at a service in Botshabelo last week. Magashule was wildly cheered when he told the congregation that the church now “owned” land in Bethlehem. With Magashule is the church’s leader, Apostle Simon Mokoena. Photo: Conrad Bornman municipal and the rest was owned by the Department of Public Works. “All the time people make different requests. We also assist them. This church deals with issues of women abuse and poverty. We are in partnership with not only them but the Zion Christian Church, the Muslims and the Methodists.” He confirmed making the announcement last Sunday, but said: “I simply announced the ar-
rangement. We haven’t signed anything. Any land disposal has to come to me as premier.” Dihlabeng Mayor Tjhetane Mofokeng said he was not aware of any ownership deal with the Tyrannus Apostolic Church. “I can neither confirm nor deny whether the municipality has sold the land to the church,” said Mofokeng. “I didn’t attend the church event
(last Sunday).” Magashule, a number of Free State MECs and Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba were among those who attended the event, which formed part of the church’s three-day youth conference. Magashule, Lesotho Prime Minister Tom Thabane and the church’s leader, Apostle Simon Mokoena, were seated on gold-encrusted
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chairs on the stage. After the sermons, fireworks were set off from the stage. Magashule used his time at the podium for a spot of politicking as well as land matters – he encouraged the congregation to vote ANC in next year’s national election. Mokoena, clad in a blue and gold suit, thanked Magashule for his sterling leadership and support of the church.
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New system introduced } Lesego Ditheko A NEW parking system is now in operation in Bloemfontein’s central business district. Announced by Mangaung metro mayor Thabo Manyoni on 24 July, the system’s brightly coloured parking marshals have already started working at the beginning of this month. Manyoni said he expected the system to assist the city in reducing crime and theft from parked vehicles and to eliminate informal parking attendants who often harassed motorists. An added benefit, Manyoni said, was the expected increase in free traffic flow in the CBD. Galebotsa Seekoei and Tebogo Mphatseng are two such marshals who operate in Charlotte Maxeke and St Andrew Street. The pair told Express that before the new system had been introduced, they had already spent 13 years working as parking marshals in the Bloemfontein CBD. “At times over the years we would make just enough in a day for the taxi ride home,” Mphatseng said. He said given the fact that they would now be receiving a salary, they foresaw their lives changing for the better. “When it comes to motorists, some are cooperative, while some display a negative attitude towards us. “We’ll now be getting salaries at the end of the month and thus will be able to provide for our families,” Galebotsa said. Mphatseng said he was excited to be one of the people who had been recognised by the municipality after doing what he had
THE parking rates as displayed on the new parking signs.
TEBOHO MPHATSENG (left) and Galebotsa Seekoei are two of the Mangaung Metro’s new parking marshals. Motorists must pay upfront and insist on a receipt. Photos: Lesego Ditheko loved to do for over a decade. “I’m excited because now not only will I be officially
working for the municipality, but I’ll also be able to put food on the table for my family,” Mphatseng said.
Motorist Molehe Mosala said he would cooperate with the marshals. “The system is working. It
looks professional and I believe my car will be safer compared to before the system was introduced, as
the previous marshals used to break into our cars and nobody could be held accountable,” Molehe told Express. When a motorist parks their vehicle, the licence plate will be scanned and when the motorist leaves, it will be scanned again and will automatically count the time. Motorists can insist on a receipt. Qondile Khedama, spokesperson for the Mangaung Metro, advised motorists to adhere to the new traffic regulations in the city. ) According to the municipality the system is due to be rolled out to Botshabelo and Thaba Nchu soon.
Gorgeous Keri Wilson makes her debut at Macufe } Sidwell Guduka TOP American acts Keri Hilson and Anthony Hamilton will form part of this year’s Macufe line-up. The Mangaung African Cultural Festival (Macufe) will kick off on 4 October with the main festival expected to take place at the Loch Logan Rose Garden 12 days later. “South Africa. Guess what? I’m coming to Macufe in October. I can’t wait to see you guys again!” Hilson tweeted on 30 July. Her debut performance at Macufe will be on 11 October at the Divas Concert in the Dome at the Old Grey’s sports grounds. She will be sharing the stage with Zonke, Thandiswa Mazwai and the rising Sama winner, Maleh. Dan Kgothule, MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, said: “The vision of the Department of Arts and Culture is to develop and preserve South African culture to ensure social cohesion and nation-building, to develop
THE drop-dead gorgeous Keri Wilson will wow the crowds at this year’s Macufe in October. and promote arts and culture in South Africa and mainstream its role in social development.” Afro-pop giants Mafikizolo, who are once again on top of the music charts with the hit song Khona, will be descending on the City of Roses. Other top-notch South African musos such as Hugh Masekela and Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse have been confirmed for the mother of all festivals. Meanwhile, the Civic Theatre will be buzzing and alive with one of the biggest productions in this year’s Macufe. The internationally acclaimed and long-running musical stage play Umoja – The Spirit of Togetherness – will be staged from 7 to 11 October at the Civic. Macufe will not be complete without the daily craft market, held during the course of the festival, at the corner of Markgraaf and Elizabeth Streets in Bloemfontein. Some of the next big stars from Mangaung and around the Free State can be seen at the development performances including theatre, drama and poetry – all staged at the André Huguenot Theatre in studio 1 and 2. The Macufe Boxing tournament will be held on 5 October in the Bloemfontein City Hall, followed by a Gospel Concert on 6 October in The Dome at Old Grey’s, while Macufe’s comedy show will take place on 9 October in the Sand du Plessis Theatre
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‘Woza Albert!’ at André Huguenet } Sidwell Guduka PACOFS, in collaboration with the Market Theatre, brings the celebrated production Woza Albert! to the André Huguenet Theatre from 20 to 24 August as part of the Market Theatre’s country-wide tour of regional venues, thanks to the Department of Arts and Culture’s Mzanzi Golden Economy funding. “I am delighted that the department has made it possible for the Market Theatre to tour this amazing production. This is reminiscent of an era in which productions were staged in church halls, school halls and community centres and it allows communities to engage with theatre in their spaces,” Annabell Lebethe, CEO of the Market Theatre Foundation, told Express. “Woza Albert! is one of the plays for which South African theatre is best known internationally. “Its physical style of storytelling is to inspire and influence theatre companies around the world, and it is one of the best examples that define South African theatre in all its vibrancy, innovation and humanity,” Lethebe said. “This celebrated and much-loved South African classic asks what would happen if Jesus Christ (Morena) came back to South Africa during apartheid. “This lively satire of the absurdities of apartheid provides a showcase for the talents of two dexterous actors, who play a range of ordinary characters on the street,” she explained. Written by Percy Mtwa, Mbongeni Ngema and Barney Simon, the first part of the play sets the scene, attacking the pass laws that prevented black South Africans from moving and working freely. Similarly, it sketches in a few short minutes the semi-slavery that was imposed on manual workers by bosses who could fire them if they got too independent. The second half of the play becomes considerably darker and more resonant. Now Jesus is in the country and his life is replayed in the apartheid context. He is first welcomed then imprisoned. When he is taken to Robben Island, his escape is easy as He walks back across the bay to Cape Town. This retelling of a familiar story in a new context becomes devastating by the end, shedding light on both the Bible and apartheid South Africa. Cast members of the play are wellknown Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu and Peter Mashigo.
STARRING: Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu and Peter Mashigo. The show is a must-attend to all theatre lovers as it is very educational. It is directed by Prince Lamla. Bookings are made through Pacofs. Tickets range between R30 (pensioners and learners) and R60. Call Pacofs on 051-447-7772.
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Ga o kgerisiwa mo tirong KE kopane le mme o mongwe o e leng mobadi wa lekwalodikgang le ko kerekeng. A mpolela ka mokgwa o a itumelelang go bala lekwalodikgang le. A nkopa gore ke kwale ka go kgerisiwa ko tirong. Mme o a re ga a dire monate le seng. A re mookamedi wa gagwe wa mokgerisa. Mookamedi o le e ne ke Mme. Gantsi fa re nagana go kgerisiwa re nagana go kgerisiwa ka thobalano ke motho wa bong jo bongwe. Kgeriso ke fa motho a sa go rate a go tlhokofatsa ka mantswe kgotsa a bua maaka ka wena, kgotsa a go tlontlola a go nyenyefatsa mo pele go badirimmogo, kgotsa a dirisa thata ya gagwe ya bookamedi bosula, a go tshosetsa kgotsa a thibelela tlhatloso ya gago, le tse dingwe. Re na le ditshwanelo tsa go tshwarwa sentle ka maitseo le botho mo tirong. Ga go motho o tshwanetseng a emelana le kgeriso. Mohiri o tshwanetse a sireletsa badiri kgatlanong le kgeriso kgotsa tshotlakako. Go kgerisiwa
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Kgeriso ke fa motho a sa go rate a go tlhoko足 fatsa ka mantswe kgotsa a bua maaka ka we足 na, kgotsa a go tlontlola a go nyenyefatsa mo pele go badiri足mmogo, kgotsa a dirisa thata ya gagwe ya bookamedi bosula, a go tsho足 setsa kgotsa a thibelela tlhatloso ya gago, le tse dingwe. go feletse e le kgetholo e sa siamang (unfair discrimination) mme e gatakela ditshanelo tsa botho (human rights). Ditlamorago tsa kgeriso di tsenyeletsa moya o kwa tlase mo gare ga badiri, go sa tle tirong le go tlogela tiro. Fa o kgerisiwa ko tirong,
bolelela Mohiri wa gago kgotsa lekgotla la badiri (Union). Fa go sa fele o ka ya ko CCMA. Fa re sa dire monate se o se re direla mathata le kwa tlung. Re feletsa re lwala re tshwere ke matlhoko a sukiri, kgatelelo e kwa godimo ya madi, kgatelelo ya maikutlo le tse dingwe. Fa o
nagana go ya tirong o a lwala. O a ikgoga, o ya tirong o fitlha o kopana le motho a senya letsatsi la gago. Mme o o mpolela gore o ile a ya ko mookameding wa gagwe a botsa gore ke dirile eng se se phosho, nka siamisa jang. A re Mme o a molelela gore ke go tlhoile, ga ke go batle, wa ntena. A re a boela a re ke kopa o intshwarele. Motho a nna a tisa thamo fela. Ao go a bo go ne go rileng? A motho a ka utlwisa o mongwe botlhoko jaana? Go na le batho ba ba senang kagisho mo go bone. Re le batho re tshwanetse ra tihuta go itshwarelana. Ke tle ke ba reye mo tirong ke re ga re a tshwanela go nna ditsala fela re tshwanetse ra dira mmogo. A re baya dipharologano tsa rona ko thoko tiro ya tswelela. *Mang kapa mang ya a batlang ho ngola kholomong ena, a ka ikopanya le Jabulani Dlamini ho 051-404-7910 kapa ho Jabulani.Dlamini@volksblad.com *Mongodi ha ana ho lefiwa
Power to be cut in Thabong DUE to emergency repairs on the Leander-Thabong East Bulk Feeder, electricity supply to 15 000 customers in Thabong will be interrupted on Sunday, 18 August, from 08:00 until 16:00. Eskom apologises for any inconvenience caused. The repairs are critical in ensuring reliable supply to our valued customers in Thabong. The electricity can be switched on without notice. Please treat all electrical equipment as live and dangerous at all times. Any enquiries can be directed to the Eskom Contact Centre: 08600 ESKOM (086-003-7566).
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ANGRY parents of learners of the Tjhebelopele Combined School in Phase 6, Bloemfontein, have demanded that the principal, Charlton Sondiyazi, resign. Photo: Sidwell Guduka
} Palesa Motshabi
TODAY is D-day and marks exactly two weeks since angry parents of learners of the Tjhebelopele Combined School in Phase 6, Bloemfontein, had threatened to keep their children from school unless the principal was removed permanently. The parents gave the principal, Charlton Sondiyazi, a fortnight to leave the school after they had staged a protest at the school. Police were called to the scene and the parents dispersed peacefully. At the beginning of the year Express published a story about Sondiyazi who had been accused by some teachers, parents and school governing body members of running the school in a dictatorial manner. Although an investigation was launched into the matter after the story had first been published in February, the department told Express on Monday that the investigation had not been concluded yet. One of the parents Express spoke to on the scene said it was not only the parents who disliked the principal, but the learners too. “My daughter is in gr. R and already she hates the principal because he swears at them,” said the mother who wished to remain anonymous for fear of her child being victimised. According to the parents, when they requested to have a meeting with Sondiyazi, he had told them to leave his school premises because ‘his’ school yard was not Hoffman Square in the Bloemfontein CBD. “We don’t want Sondiyazi here. He said he would bewitch us as parents and our kids by throwing lightening at us. He must go or we’ll take our kids out of this school,” Ditsietsi Botsane, one of the parents, said. Angry parents also told Express the principal demanded R2 every Friday from the children irrespective of whether they (the parents) worked or not. “We don’t even know what the R2 is for because the classrooms are dirty,” another parent said. When asked when last a parents’ meeting was held at the school, the parents told Express that no parents’ meetings had been held after Sondiyazi had become principal. They also said they had thus far only received their children’s March school reports. Howard Ndaba, Free State Education Department spokesperson, said learners had received their reports late because of a faulty computer system. It had taken longer than anticipated to reboot the system and reload the learners’ information. “The department can confirm the principal, Sondiyazi, has been cross-transferred with a principal of the Nzame Primary School,” Ndaba said. Asked about the saga at a different event, Tate Makgoe, Free State Education MEC, advised the parents to write a letter to him directly detailing the situation. Makgoe said he had not been aware of the situation.
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THE free entrepreneurial workshop and competition, Pitch & Polish, will be held again in Bloemfontein this year. The popular event will take place this Saturday from 08:00 until 16:00 at the President Hotel. Are you a hopeful entrepreneur? Do you have an innovative idea you would like to see flourish into a business or do you have a new business that needs guidance to grow to the next level? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Engen Pitch & Polish is the solution for you. You are part of the solution of job creation in South Africa as entrepreneurs create employment, drive and shape inno-
vation and contribute to productivity. The world is looking at South Africa to step up to the challenge so Engen Petroleum Ltd has partnered with business incubator, Raizcorp, and media partner SAfm make it happen. Engen Pitch & Polish is a free workshop and competition held across the country. Winners from round one and two join the SAfm Wild Card winner to the semi-final, and the winners compete at a glitzy final event held in Johannesburg later in September. These events intend to unearth the entrepreneurial talent and innovation believed to be in abundance within South Africa.
This is your opportunity to have access to expert training on entrepreneurship. The workshop is interactive and you will leave enriched and with a deeper understanding of your idea or business, your abilities, strengths and weaknesses and will even leave with a greater knowledge of business in general. This will shift your perspective and the valuable business lessons learned will have a lasting impact, when applied. Your city, Bloemfontein, will be hosting hopeful entrepreneurs and needs your participation to polish their pitches and help your community grow economically. Steps to be part of
the free Engen Pitch & Polish programme: ) Register as a delegate where you’ll participate and receive training in the workshop throughout the
day. Register online at www.pitchandpolish.com or SMS PITCH and your name and city to 45982 (charged at R1,50 per SMS) or email pitch@raiz-
corp.com or call on 011-566-2000. ) Arrive on the day at 08:00 at the President Hotel, 1 Union Avenue, Bloemfontein to sign in and enjoy a full, fun day of
learning. ) Refreshments will be provided. This unique experience-based form of training makes Engen Pitch & Polish a one-of-a-kind entre-
HOPEFULS: Hundreds of entrepreneurs attended last year’s event in Bloemfontein.
preneurial programme which aims to empower and motivate budding entrepreneurs. Advance registration is essential as seats are limited.
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Workshop motivating
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Equality in education crucial for all } Flora Teckie DESPITE visible improvements in the last few decades to ensure equal education and other rights for the girl-child, various forms of discrimination against girls still persist. Currently over 120 million children do not have access to basic education. Of these approximately 60% are girls. By age 18, girls would have received an average of 4,4 years less education than boys. Development and education of every child, their personality, talents, mental and physical abilities and spiritual qualities to their fullest potential, is the right of every child.
Education of girls is not only a human right. It is also in the best interests of society as a whole. According to a statement from the Universal House of Justice, the governing council of the Bahá’í international community: “The cause of universal education . . . deserves the utmost support that the governments of the world can lend it. For ignorance is indisputably the principal reason for the decline and fall of peoples and the perpetuation of prejudice. No nation can achieve success unless education is accorded all its citizens. “The decision-making agencies involved would do well to consider
giving first priority to the education of women and girls, since it is through educated mothers that the benefits of knowledge can be most effectively and rapidly diffused throughout society.” As girls and boys are equal in intellectual capacity and in potential to serve humanity, girls and boys should study the same curriculum. The way should be open for women and girls to enter all spheres of human endeavour, including the arts and sciences, agriculture, commerce, industry and the affairs of state. There is no natural limit on women’s abilities. Girls must be educated spiritually,
emotionally and intellectually because a mother cannot pass on what she does not have. A child needs a nurturing environment and wise guidance particularly in the first years of life in order to develop sound character and a well-trained mind. As the Bahá’í Writings state: “If the mother is educated then her children will be well taught. When the mother is wise, then will the children be led into the path of wisdom. If the mother be religious she will show her children how they should love God. “If the mother is moral she guides her little ones into the ways of up-
rightness. Divine justice demands that the rights of both sexes should be equally respected since neither is superior to the other in the eyes of heaven. Dignity before God depends, not on sex, but on purity and luminosity of heart.” Our challenge today is how to create the conditions in which girls can develop to their full potential. The creation of such conditions will involve not only deliberate attempts to change in various structures of society, but, equally important, in the transformation of individuals For feedback call 082-773-8301 or send an e-mail to mangaung@bahailsa.org.za.
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No more paper
LISTENING ATTENTIVELY: Prof. Pieter Nel (standing) gives advice to students.
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The dazzling cheerleaders CHEETAHS GIRLS: Moipone Mahlatsi (wearing white top), the public relations officer of the Toyota Cheetahs, is flanked by some of the newly-recruited Cheetah cheerleaders during the official launch of the union’s Absa Currie Cup at the Free State Stadium on Wednesday. They are from left Nthabiseng Letutla, Charlotte Segopolo, Moipone, Mpho Sephoko and Siya Mfenyane. Photo: Sidwell Guduka
THE first major steps towards a paperless lecture environment for the School of Medicine at the University of the Free State (UFS) was launched last month with the presentation of laptops to all first-year medical students. The aim is to have the entire undergraduate Medical programme computer-driven within a few years and to get rid of paper in the classroom. Prof. Pieter Nel, programme director: Health Sciences at the school in the Faculty of Health Sciences, said: “As far as we know, this action is the first of its kind in any medical school in South Africa whereby an entire class are supplied with computers for this purpose. “We also have no knowledge of anything similar in any programme within any other faculty at any university in South Africa.” All first-year medical students received laptops. The UFS is facilitating the process to pro-
vide students with computer access via their own laptops. “The reason for this is that the undergraduate health sciences programme will be completely computerised from now on. Students will therefore utilise their laptops in all their contact sessions.” The entire building where teaching takes place is equipped with Wi-Fi. The students buy the laptops at a much lower cost than the commercial price. Nel said the printing costs of study material during a student’s undergraduate study years could amount to as much as R5 000. In future, first-year students will receive laptops, computerising the entire undergraduate health sciences programme within a few years, Nel said. During the presentation of the first laptops, Prof. Gert van Zyl, dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, referred to this action as a big step forward in modernising the undergraduate training of medical students in the faculty.
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DA calls on Public Protector over tender procedure THEO COETZEE, DA constituency head: Fezile Dabi:
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THE DA has lodged a complaint with the Public Protector requesting her to investigate tender procedures in the Mafube Local Municipality with regards to electricity supply to consumers. They will be investigating how the tenders were requested, how they were awarded, and whether the tendering processes and procurement policies were followed for the period 1
Unite against crime
ADV. SEPHIRI MOSHODI, Free State CPF chairperson: AS the Free State Community Policing Forum (CPF) we wish to join Pres. Jacob Zuma, the premier of the Free State and the entire South African Police Service (SAPS) management in condemning in the strongest terms the scourge of crime happening in our communities. The killing of vulnerable, defenceless elderly people and women and children needs to be dealt with head-on and we call upon all the people of the Free State to heed the clarion call by the premier Ace Magashule and Butana Khompela, MEC for Police, Roads and Transport, in exposing these ruthless criminal elements that are hell bent on hijacking our townships and streets through the victimisation of innocent communities. The emergence of gangsters in areas such as Botshabelo, Kutlwanong, Meloding and Thaba Nchu cannot be left unchallenged. The Free State CPF calls upon all our communities to join CPF structures in their localities so as to make it difficult for criminals to operate. The recent merciless killings, rapes and molestation of the elderly, women and children must be confronted with the might that displays a high level of public participation in all CPF-related activities in the Free State. The recently held Provincial Crime Prevention Summit graced by Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and national police commissioner, Gen. Riah Phiyega, as well as Magashule and his entire cabinet, demonstrates the seriousness with which the government views crime in our country. The launching of the Provincial Crime Prevention Strategy in the Free State by Magashule in July is a further indication of how serious and determined the Free State government is in tackling issues relating to crime in the province. The mere presence of both Maggie Sotyu, the deputy minister of Police, and Phiyega serves as a further demonstration on the part of the national government and its strategic stakeholders that fighting crime in partnership is the most viable strategy to eradicate crime in our communities and neighbourhoods. The Free State CPF therefore calls and extends a hand of invitation to all our traditional leaders, church leaders and the business community to join government in the fight against crime and also condemns the recent killing of Teboho Kapoko at an initiation school in Kutlwanong, Odendaalsrus. Those who wish to work for a safer, crimefree environment in the Free State are urged to visit their nearest police station to enquire about CPF-related activities including its programmes and to obtain information about joining the CPF.
April 2011 to 31 March 2013. The Public Protector confirmed that they were busy with the investigation and that the following would be included: The manner and process in which the Mafube Local Municipali-
ty had outsourced their responsibility to provide electricity to consumers and the accounting and collection of this debt with regards to the Local Government Municipal Systems Act, Section 78, amongst other laws and by-laws, to
Rural Maintenance (Pty) Ltd, and if any councillor benefited from tenders awarded by subcontractors directly or indirectly. The DA is committed to ensuring that government entities comply with set policies.
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Workshop is meant to polish skill in business ARE you a hopeful entrepreneur? Do you have an innovative idea you would like to see flourish into a business or do you have a new business that needs guidance to grow to the next level? Do you need help pitching your business to potential investors or bank managers? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Engen Pitch & Polish Workshop is the solution for you. You are among the solution to job creation in South Africa as entrepreneurs create employment, drive and shape innovation and contribute to productivity. The world is looking at South Africa to step up to the challenge so Engen Petroleum has partnered with business incubator Raizcorp and media partner SAfm to make it happen. Engen’s Pitch & Polish is a free workshop and competition held across the country. Winners from Round 1 and 2, join the SAfm Wild Card winner to the semi-final and the winners compete at a glitzy final event to be held in Johannesburg next month. These events intend to unearth the entrepreneurial talent and innovation that is believed to be in abundance within South Africa. Are you ready to learn to polish your pitch, to gain insight into your business? This is your opportunity to have access to expert training on entrepreneurship. The workshop is interactive and you will leave enriched and with a deeper under-
standing of your idea or business, your abilities, strengths and weaknesses and will even leave with a greater knowledge of business in general. This will shift your perspective and the valuable business lessons learned will have a lasting impact, when applied. Bloemfontein will be hosting hopeful entrepreneurs and needs your participation to polish their pitches and help your community grow economically. Steps to be part of the free Engen Pitch & Polish programme: Register as a delegate where you’ll participate and receive training in the workshop throughout the day. The Bloemfontein workshop will be held at the Clarendon Hall (off the City Hall), Pres. Brand Street in Bloemfontein on Saturday starting at 08:00. Sign in and enjoy a full, fun day of learning and refreshments will be provided. This unique experience-based form of training makes Engen Pitch & Polish a one-of-a-kind entrepreneurial programme which aims to empower and motivate budding entrepreneurs. Be part of tomorrow’s business leaders. Advance registration is essential as seats are limited. Register now for Engen Pitch & Polish. Registration is easy. Go to www.pitchandpolish.com or SMS “pitch” and your name and city to 45982 or call on 011-566-2000 or e-mail pitch@raizcorp.com. SMSs are charged at R1.50 each.
THE victorious Batho Women’s Rugby Team with their trophy and Cia Khetse (seated left) with her Player of the Tournament trophy. Photo: Stacey Schultz
Batho women take trophies in tournament A WOMEN’S 7’S RUGBY TOURNAMENT was recently held on the campus of the Central University of Technology (CUT), Free State, in Bloemfontein. The event was organised by secondyear Sports Management students with the aim of making the tournament an annual event. The first game of the double round robin kicked off at 09:35.
The final between Batho and the CUT was played at 13:00. The Batho Women’s Rugby Team trumped the CUT in this match with a fine display of skills, experience and excellent on-field communication. Batho also produced the Player of the Tournament with Cia Khetse walking away with this accolade. The final was followed by an awards
ceremony. The awards were presented by Willien Fourie, programme head of the School of Tourism, Hospitality and Sport: Sport Academy, who emphasized how encouraging it was to see women excelling in a traditionally male-dominated sport. The tournament forms part of the Sports Management students’ practical learning component.
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EN MASS: A Tyrannus Apostolic Church service was held in Botshabelo last week Sunday.
Photo: Conrad Bornman
WINNIE MADIKIZELAMANDELA (right) is handed the first copy of her new book 491 Days: Prison er Number 1323/6, due for release tomorrow, by co-editors Sam Venter (left) and Swati Dlamini. Photo: Felix Dlangamandla
LISTEN COMRADE: Pres. Jacob Zuma listens attentively to Apostle Simon Mokoena, leader of the Tyrannus Apostolic Church during the church’s service in Botshabelo last week. Photo: Conrad Bornman
Blankets will keep many warm this winter Donate blankets THE Bethlehem branch of the Afrikaanse Taal-en-kultuurvereniging (ATKV) donated blankets to the Eden- Christelike Bediening and to Christenburg on Women’s Day. The blankets were collected from members in and around Bethlehem. From the left are Gert Beukman (resident: Eden), Ben Venter (chairperson: ATKV), Louise Venter (treasurer) and Past. Dicky Maritz (Eden). Photo: Supplied
AUTOZONE BETHLEHEM recently donated blankets and coffee mugs to the Bethlehem Child and Family Welfare Centre. The centre has over the past three years reunited 64 street children with their families. They have 15 live-in children all of whom are over the age of 18 and are currently attending school. The facility also offers a safe house for domestic violence victims and hosts services for the mental and physically disabled. The Bethlehem Child & Family Welfare Society is a non-profit organisation and is dependent on volunteers and donations from the public. Anyone interested can contact Deon Erwee on 058-303-7503. Present at the hand-over were, front: Emily Mofokeng (caregiver); from the left, back: Ellen Mofokeng (caregiver), Charmaine Smit (Autozone branch manager), Pius Mofokeng and Jacob Mokoena (both Autozone). Photo: Supplied
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082 415 3991 Ladies' rooms from R1 500 p.m. 1-bedroom flats from R2 200 p.m. Available immediately. Deloy Flat, Elizabeth Street, Bloemfontein. Contact Koki Matsabu. Tel. 057 352 2990. E-mail: koki@procorsa.co.za
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Pellissier: R1 180 000. 3 bedr, kitchen, bathr, lounge, dining, 2 garages, 2 carports, paved, big yard. Lourier Park: R490 000. 3 bedr, 1 bathr, 1 toilet, kitchen, lounge, fenced. ONO. Phase 2: R550 000. 3 bedr, bathr, kitchen, lounge, dining, 2 carports. Cost inc. Fauna: R750 000. 3 bedr, 1 bath, lounge, dining, kitchen, washing room, servant's room, toilet, 1 carport, 1 garage. ONO. Call Sam 073 897 3496.
Domestic and garden workers needed in Bfn. Ref. letters COMPULSORY. No Please Call Me's! MADELIE-FIE 083 444 7954
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LIVESTOCK CODE 14 DRIVERS. Requirements: Valid EC licence and PDP, minimum 2 years' experience and reliable references. (Salary, performance bonus and c/km pay system). Fax CV to 086 656 3067 or hr@beefmaster.chhno. za Earn up to R2 000 per week. We have opened a new office in Bloemfontein and urgently need 15 sales agents to market our fastmoving products. Experience in field marketing necessary, but not a requirement. Free training. Call now
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REQUIREMENTS: From Grade 10 and above. School report or copy of Grade 12 certificate and CV, if available, application letter.
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THE ADMINISTRATOR REF: SMC 12 PO BOX 7292 BLOEMFONTEIN 9300.
Refihletse Combined School has a Substitute Teaching Post available. * Afrikaans 2nd Language
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* Social Science Grade 7 - 9 * Arts and Culture
NB: You only need to send your application, then we will SMS you once you have been selected. Only one application must be sent to us. Send your own A4size stamped envelope for your certificate.
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The National Museum, Bloemfontein, an agency of the
B degree in Accounting with Pastel, MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer and a minimum of 5 years practical experience. Requirements, key
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Closing date for vacancy: 30 August 2013. Enquires: Cobus van Rensburg 051 447 9609 or hr@nasmus.co.za The National Museum is an equalopportunity employer.
The National Museum reserves the right not to make an appointment. If the National Museum has not contacted applicants within four weeks of the closing date, please consider application unsuccessful.
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Please take notice that Lourance Sipho Joseni intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of Matsapa Trading 652 2009/020138/23. Take further notice that any objection to the application must be lodged with the Commissioner of CIPC within 21 days of the date of the publication thereof. CIPC, PO Box 429, Pretoria 0001.
121 APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF CIPC
Please take notice that JANETTA ELIZABETH BEZUIDENHOUDT intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of My Island Holiday (2009/098706/23). Please take further notice that any objection to the application must be lodged with the Commissioner of CIPC within 30 days of the date of the publication thereof. CIPC, PO Box 429, Pretoria 0001.
122 PULE ERNEST PLAATJIE NR 2845/2003
ATTORNEYS/PROKUREURS
In the estate of the late Pule Ernest Plaatjie, No. 2845/2003 of 970 'L' Section Botshabelo, Free State Province, identity number 590413 5535 083 who passed away on 30 December 2002 and surviving spouse Beatrice Pontso Plaatjie. Creditors and debtors in the above estate are hereby required to file their claims with and pay their debts to the undersigned within 30 days from date of publication hereof. Dated at Bloemfontein this 7th day of August 2013. ASC DU PREEZ C/o McIntyre & Van der Post 12 Barnes Street Bloemfontein 9300 Tel. 051 505 0200
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Little ones have whale of a time } Sidwell Guduka AS many as 38 children of the Mamorena Day-care Centre in the Bochabela township, Bloemfontein, were treated by Genesis Acts of Random Kindness recently. The little ones were treated to food and drinks, and they had a whale of time at the Spur in Brandwag.
KATLEGO DINTWE, Tshenolo Kgaudi, Naledi Maphisa and Nompilo Mgabi enjoy their meal.
CHILDREN of the Mamorena Day-care Centre in Bochabela, Bloemfontein, were treated at the Spur in Brandwag recently. Photos: Sidwell Guduka
PONTSHO MOKONYANE, Omolemo Moloi and Nokukhanya “Kay” Nkosi enjoyed the outing.
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Listen up, all lovers of music BEING the front man of a rock band is not the only way to get into the music industry. There are many other opportunities for those who love music or sound and have the creative flair to match the passion. The Boston City Campus, together with Africa’s biggest independent record label, Soul Candi, is offering students interested in registering for the Digital Music Composition and Production course a once in a lifetime opportunity. Please attend our open day session on Friday, 16 August. The course will allow you to pursue a career as a producer in Film Score Composition or you can move into TV or film and other multimedia applications or become a recording engineer. The college also offers flexible payment options, taking the hassle out of financing your dream career. Registrations are now open at Bloemfontein, 107 St Andrew Street, Lewis Store Building. You can call 051-447-5700 or contact the Boston head office in Orange Grove on 011-551-2000. Founded in 1991, the Boston City Campus & Business College was started to assist Unisa students in preparing for their examinations. Today it has become one of South Africa’s leading tertiary education institutions, offering over 80 career study options at over 40 colleges nationwide servicing more than 20 000 learners annually throughout South Africa. Boston is committed to Education. For Life. and prides itself on offering relevant courses that meet industry needs; quality academic material and tuition that delivers a high level of success for students and provides them with employable, work-ready skills. At Boston students are offered assistance with all aspects of student life from training, computer literacy, computerised career compass assessment, moderation and verification of theoretical and practical training schedules. ) More information on the Boston City Campus & Business College is available at www.boston.co.za.
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Honour the righteous in your community VKaren Herbert UNASHAMEDLY ETHICAL is working hand in hand with Exposed 2013 on exposing corruption. Members of the community can nominate individuals or organisations who are known for their unashamedly ethical lifestyle before 26 August. Lynette Bezuidenhout of Unashamedly Ethical says this project, Exposing the Righteous, recognises people and organisations who make a stand for ethics, values and clean living
on a provincial and national level. Anyone can nominate a person or organisation by writing a motivational story with references no longer than an A4-page. The categories are: ) youth, ) sport, ) health professionals, ) business, ) government, ) church/religious organisations, and ) non-profit organisations.
Unashamedly Ethical Free State will be hosting an event on 15 October in the City Hall in Bloemfontein, where five finalists from every category will be honoured and a winner in each category will be announced. The winner from each category will represent the Free State at a national event. This event will take place during February 2014 in Cape Town. For more information, call Bezuidenhout between 08:00 and 16:00 on 084-702-0310 or send an e-mail to unashamedlyethicalfs@gmail.com.
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Boost for FS schools soccer
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THE Chevrolet Ute Force last week announced its partnership with Dreamfields, a soccer development project focused on uplifting communities across South Africa. As part of their marriage, the Indestructible Spirit Project was born and it was officially launched at Petrusburg and Botshabelo on Tuesday and Thursday respectively. Altogether 20 schools, 300 primary school pupils in gr. 4 to 7 and 35 teachers will benefit from this project inspired by the global One World Futbol Campaign. “We believe that soccer is a team sport and that teams build better schools. Our dream is to provide resources for playing soccer in townships and rural schools across South Africa,” John Perlman, radio personality and Dreamfields founder, said. The AJC Jooste Combined School in Petrusburg will be home to a 13school Intra Soccer League that will see 160 boys and girls from the local community participating in regular training sessions and matches. Further support will be provided by an additional nine teachers being part of a soccer coach training course.
This training will enable them to mentor and groom the young players to become South Africa’s future soccer champions and leaders. The second leg of the project included the support of the 8-school, 210-pupil Intra Soccer League managed from the Phano Intermediate School in Botshabelo. “It is essential that the project is 100% sustainable and supported by the local community. The purpose of the Chevrolet Ute Force initiative is to lend assistance and build communities via youth focused projects – they are after all the future leaders, soccer champions and change-makers of our country,” Tim Hendon, brand manager of Chevrolet SA, said. Perlman said he believed that sport helped create better schools and build stronger communities. “The schools that will be home to the two leagues have principals who are truly committed to providing a nurturing environment for their pupils to learn and play in spite of the budgetary constraints they face,” reiterated Perlman. Meanwhile, the budding sports stars from both leagues were given access to donate soccer kits such as soccer balls, boots, clothing and training equipment to their communities.
IN ACTION: The youngsters playing soccer at AJC Jooste Combined School in Petrusburg on Tuesday.
Photo: Supplied