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DOING GOOD: Teboho Khodumo, Refiloe Matsie, Kgotso Phomane, Mororiseng Melato, Tshediso Motlolometsi, the principal of the Tsoseletso High School, Katleho Maloisane, Kabelo Pitso, Vuyiswa Mbobe and Motlalentoa Moeti. Photo: Sidwell Guduka
Learners visit Sweden
‘To broaden educational spectrum, enrich them with knowledge’
} Sidwell Guduka THEY worked extremely hard in all their classes at school. As a reward, the Tsoseletso High School in Bloemfontein sent them overseas for their efforts. Teboho Khodumo (18), Refiloe Matsie (17), Kgotso Phomane (18), Mororiseng Melato (18), Katleho Maloisane (18), Kabelo Pitso (17), Vuyiswa Mbobe (17) and Motlalentoa Moeti (22) jetted off to Sweden on Sunday. Tshediso Motlolometsi, the principal of Tsoseletso High, said the all-expenses paid trip was as a result of the partnership they had formed with the Voxnadalens Gymnasium in
Edsbyn, Sweden. “The purpose of this partnership is to broaden the educational spectrum of our children, teachers and management of the school, and to enrich our children with knowledge from the international arena,” Motlolometsi, who accompanied the learners to Sweden, told Express. “The whole idea of this partnership is to see how children from other countries study, what challenges they face and how they handle them. We also want to teach learners in that country the South African context – about the challenges we face and how we handle them as Tsoseletso High,” he said. “We believe in helping our children to be-
come global citizens,” he added. Motlolometsi said the Swedes had visited his school twice before – in 2006 and 2007. After their second visit, the principal said, he had received an unexpected personal invitation to Sweden, but had made a humble request that the invitation had to be extended to children and teachers. “Through God’s grace, my wish was granted,” he said. “In 2008, my two deputies, two learners and I visited Sweden. I must say that this interaction helps with cross-cultural experience. Our learners will learn more during their stay abroad. “I want to thank my teachers and their efforts
in creating opportunities for my children. Their unselfish efforts will not go unnoticed. To the parents, they must continue to support the school for the benefit of our children, and pray for them to listen and allow themselves to be guided in the right way.” Pitso, a gr. 12 learner, said before he jetted off: “I’m so happy about this opportunity. This is the result of working hard and behaving well in school.” All eight learners and the principal will touch down at the OR Tambo International Airport on 13 October and will then hit the road back to Bloemfontein. ) For more news, visit our website at www.express-news.co.za.
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‘Big five’ for Free State } Lesego Ditheko A NEW TOURISM MARKETING DRIVE by the Free State Tourism Department will see the province’s five districts being marketed through their natural history. The new tourism routes will be known as the Lion, Springbok, Flamingo, Cheetah and Eagle Routes. These routes are designated according to the province’s districts. The Ngwathe District was named the Lion Route due to the 109 lions bred in the area. These include the rare white lion species. The drive’s launch coincides with the opening of the new tourism service centre which will soon be operational in the Parys City Centre. Msebenzi Zwane, the Tourism MEC, said the centre was aimed at curbing the challenges that aspiring entrepreneurs faced when registering their businesses. To this end, Zwane said the R30 million SMME fund he had launched in August would assist in achieving this objective. Zwane said he was willing to set aside R40 000 to assist the aspiring young people of the Ngwathe District in establishing and maintaining their businesses. “By the end of November, I would like to see 120 young members being registered
JULIUS MALEMA, the commander in chief of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Photo: Tladi Moloi
MSEBENZI ZWANE, Tourism MEC, introducing the Free State Big Five Routes in Parys on Saturday. Photo: Lesego Ditheko on our database,” he said. He said the municipality boasted being placed along the Vaal River and the Vredefort Dome, where a meteorite had fallen to earth 2 million years ago. Evidence thereof is still visible. He promised that the area, including the Tumahole township which is the birthplace of Free State premier Ace Magashule, would be known to the world. The celebrations were held at the Vaal De Grace Golf Course where the festivities kicked off on Friday night with a gala dinner while Saturday began with a hot-air balloon ride over the Vaal River, bikers and a vintage car parade and a mini fly-over air show.
A new tourism marketing drive by the Free State Tour ism Department will see the province’s five districts be ing marketed through their natural history. There were also performances by the Free State’s own pop group Alah Yen, Arthur Mafokate and Chomee. Jwale ke nako ya kotulo (now is the time for harvesting) was this year’s tourism theme.
DIRECTORATE: FINANCIAL AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SERVICES: FREE STATE (BLOEMFONTEIN)
SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER (DEMAND, DATABASE AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT) Salary: R212 106 per annum (Level 8) (Ref. S8/3/2013/747)
Requirements: • Appropriate completed Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Public Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from an accredited institution plus 3 years’ working experience in Demand and Contract Management • Knowledge of Contract and Database Management • Knowledge of public sector procurement processes, SCM Policy Framework or Guide to Accounting Officers, the PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations and other SCM prescripts • Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines • Good verbal and written communication skills • Good interpersonal relations • Time management, as well as organising and office administration skills • Good data analysis and report interpretation skills • Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems in line with SCM guidelines and Department policies • Good computer literacy in the Microsoft Office suite • Legal background will be an added advantage. Duties: • Conduct procurement planning of goods and services for the Department as well as provide assistance to various cost centres • Assist with the collation, consolidation and verification of Demand Management plans • Conduct needs, expenditure, commodities and market analysis to ensure optimal sourcing strategy in the Department • Update the price list for commodities quarterly • Be responsible for Contract Management in the Province • Assist in the drafting of contracts and Service Level Agreement with all suppliers • Supervise and provide advisory assistance to client offices in drafting the Terms of Reference (TOR), specifications, evaluation criteria as well as ensure that Service Level Agreements (SLA) are drafted accordingly • Be responsible for Database Management in the Province • Ensure that the provincial database is updated regularly • Implement an effective document control and filing system • Provide administration support and produce management information • Perform any other related duties that may be given by the immediate Supervisor. Note: Indian, Coloured, White males and females are encouraged to apply. Enquiries: Puseletso Matekane, tel. (051) 400-4200 The suitable candidate will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity as contemplated in the relevant component’s Employment Equity Plan. The Department reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to this position and to conduct pre-employment security screening. We are a zero tolerance to fraud and corruption Department and we urge you to report any suspicions of fraud and corruption to the National Anti-corruption Hotline (NACH) 0800 701 701. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department, and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed) and certified copies of qualifications, service certificates, driver’s licence and Identification Document. Applicants with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation report on the qualification. Non-SA citizens must attach a certified copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa. In addition to completing the Z83, applicants are required to disclose any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other adverse allegations or investigation against them. Applicants must also provide the full names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least 3 referees. Failure to submit the requested documents may result in your application not being considered (applications lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered). If you apply for more than one post in the Department, please submit a separate application form for each post. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. If you have not been contacted for an interview within 3 months of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful. Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: The Provincial Shared Service Centre, Private Bag X20803, Bloemfontein 9300 or hand deliver to the 3rd Floor, SA Eagle Building, Charlotte Maxeke (formerly Maitland) Street, Bloemfontein 9301, for attention: Human Resource Management. Closing date: 11 October 2013 Applications will not be considered after the closing date. Kone Solutions K21473
Launch of branch ‘a flop’ } Tladi Moloi
“THIS is the first branch I was supposed to launch and I am not going to launch it. “I am disappointed. This is an embarrassment. You don’t call us if you’re not ready. We don’t push anybody to call us, but when you call us you should be ready,” were the words of Julius Malema, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) commander in chief, during his visit to Qwaqwa. Malema said this because he was not happy with the attendance in the Bolata Primary School Hall to where he had been called to launch an EFF branch in ward 13 of the Bolata Village on Saturday. He said he had come to Qwaqwa after he had been invited to launch two branches. He had, however, launched one of the two branches on the day. “You’re playing with us. There are many branches that we could have gone to which are ready. This meeting was supposed to be a historical meeting, but it is a flop. If you don’t want me to say this you should not have called me. “You should think twice when you call me,” said Malema. Malema told people who had attended the event that they should not invite him hoping that he would be romantic and sweet while things were going awry. “No, we are running a revolution and if you are not doing your work there will be no organisation in the Free State. “You’re confirming this and where there is no organisation we need to act,” he said. He urged the branch to reorganise itself. He said more than 100 people had filled out the form and had paid, but added that they were not after the money. “We need people. If we get money, there are no people and this is equal to having no organisation. “You know that we are coming from people who buy membership for others. “Because when we have an organisation that has people, when you do something wrong they will call you to order because they are alive. “But when people go to graveyards and pick up the names of the dead they lead an organisation of dead people. No one will call them to order. “They said they had a million members, we know that they don’t. “It is fraudulent memberships that do not exist. The real members that are alive in the Free State were kicked out,” he said. Dingane Dlamini, the EFF coordinator of ward 13 in Bolata, said he was very disappointed with what had happened. He cited funerals and other commitments for the poor attendance. “We expected many people, but some could not come because of funerals and such,” he said. ) Visit www.express-news.co.za to listen to a voice clip of Malema speaking at the event as well as additional photos from the meeting. Also read the Express next week for a follow-up story about the event.
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Computer centre to kick-start learning } Lesego Ditheko HERITAGE DAY turned out to be more than just a normal celebration for the Tierpoort Farm School, Kgotsofalo. A new computer centre to the value of R700 000, with 24 computers, was officially handed over by Tate Makgoe, the Free State Education MEC, and Microsoft South Africa’s Kabelo Makwane. Malesela Lekweleha, the principal of Kgotsofalo, in expressing gratitude for the gesture, said they have previously met many challenges. Among their problems was the issue of workbooks from the department being written in a more difficult language than the language used, but that with the centre the books were already loaded onto the system. Another problem was learners not having access to the school’s email and even their own. Lekweleha outlined the importance of the computers and internet in that the learners would be able to do revision. The school was also blessed earlier this year when the Education Department built a dormitory facility that accommodates 170 learners and Lekweleha said they have 168 registered learners who came from neighbouring farms. The opening of the centre came about at the launch of the school’s hostel and Makwane said they launched what they called Microsoft for South Africa which would enable people to realise their potential through the use of technology. Makwane also said they had enrolled more than a thousand teachers and learners in their
MEC TATE MAKGOE leans over learner Nana Mohlenyana as she works on a computer in the centre. training centres to teach them more about technology. At the opening, which was attended by, amongst others, the Free State Legislature speaker,
Ouma Tsopo, Makgoe urged the parents to support their children’s future and to also take interest in being more exposed to technology as it would be to their advantage.
Makgoe also asked the parents, together with the police and the school, to take care of the equipment and in making sure that the facilities were being used properly.
Photo: Lesego Ditheko
The computer facility will not only be used by learners of Kgotsofalo, but also by learners of other schools from the surrounding areas.
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Setjhaba se elelliswa ka botholo
KA la 6 Lwetse 2013 Lekgotla la Dipuo Tsohle tsa Afrika Borwa (PanSALB) le ila la etela sekolo sa Bartimea mane Thaba Nchu ho ya keteka kgwedi ena ya ho elelliswa setjhaba ka botholo. Hangata batho ba nyatsa ditholo mme ba nahana hore motho ha o le setholo o setlatla mme ha o tsebe letho. Sena se boela se ama ditholo hampe mme ba qetelle ba inyatsa. Ke ka moo PanSALB e ileng ya rera wekshopo ho hlakola mehopolo ena e fosahetseng. Re ile ra mema dikgalala tse hlahelletseng ka mahetla mme mona re ka qolla Mme Emily Matabane eo e leng morupelli wa Puo ya Matsoho yunivesithing ya Freistata. Yena ebile ke setho sa Komiti ya Puo provenseng ya Freistata se emetseng puo ena. O ile a kgothaletsa baithuti ho ithuta ka matla mme ba se natse botholo ba bona. O ile a ba elelliswa hore setjhaba se rutehe mme se be le tjheseho ya ho ithuta Puo ya Matsoho, bona ba
A re bueng Vusi Ntlakana PanSALB Free State manager
tla lokela ho ithuta mme e be mehlala setjhabeng ka kakaretso jwalo ka yena. Mme Hlapane boemong ba Lefapha la Thuto Freistata mme o ile a hlalosa tema e seng e kgathilwe hore kharikhulamo ya Puo ya Matsoho e qale ho sebetsa isao. O ile a toboketsa bohlokwa ba hore baithuti ba na le tokelo ya ho fumana thuto ka puo eo ba e ikgethelang yona mme lefapha le arabela boitseko boo. Mme Nikiwe Matebula boemong ba PanSALB le yena o ile a hlalosetsa baithuti ka mekutu e entsweng ke PanSALB ho ntlafat-
sa Puo ya Matsoho Freistata. Ka lebaka la mekutu e entsweng ke PanSALB dikolong tse pedi e leng Bartimea le Thiboloha, ho bile le diphetoho tse kgolo tse ileng tsa tswela baithuti molemo o moholo. Baithuti ba ile ba kgothaletswa ho ikopanya le PanSALB ebang ba na tletlebo kapa ebang ba bona puo ya bona ya matsoho e kgethollwa. Lekala la molao la PanSALB le eme setjaro ho sebetsana le ditlolo tse jwalo tsa molao. Mekgatlo e emetseng ditholo e leng DeafSA le Free State Deaf Association (FSDA) e ne e emetswe ke bontate Dlamini le Phakedi le yona e ile ya fumana monyetla wa ho bolella baithuti ka ditshebeletso tsa yona. Wekshopo ena ebile lehlohonolo ho ba le Ntate Kobus Kellerman e leng mohlanka ya ka sehloohong wa ditjhelete Lefapheng la Dipapadi, Bonono, Botjhaba le Boikgathollo.
Le ha Ntate Kellerman e le setholo, sena ha se a mo thibela ho atleha bophelong. O ile a kgothatsa baithuti mme a qoqa le bona ka moo a hotseng ka teng le hore ho tlile jwang a be a fihle maemong ao. Sena se ile sa kgothatsa baithuti ba ditholo haholo mme sa ba ba bontsha hore tsohle di ka etsahala ebang o na le maikemisetso. Ka mora moo, ebile baithuti ba ditholo ba qetileng dithuto tsa bona yunivesithing ya Freistata e leng benghadi Moletsane le Ramatekoa. Le bona ba kgothaditse baithuti le ho arolelana le bona mathata a bona le tsohle tseo ba di entseng ho fihlela ba atleha. Mosebetsi ona o ile wa phethelwa ke kgalala ya Puo ya Matsoho thelevisheneng (E-TV) e leng Pholoho Selebano. Baithuti ba ne ba itumetse haholo mme ba ile ba mmotsa dipotso, ba nka ditshwantsho, jwalo-jwalo. Letsatsi le phethetswe hantle ka
“Hangata batho ba nyatsa ditholo mme ba nahana hore mot ho ha o le setholo o setlatla mme ha o tsebe letho.” Vusi Ntlakana diteboho ka modulasetulo wa Komiti ya Puo provenseng ya Freistata Mme Phakisi-Tseki. PanSALB e rera ho etela sekolo sa Thiboloha isao hore le bona ba etelwe ke dikgalala tsa puo ya matsoho hore ba kgothale! ) 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.
Having a good time
HAVING a whale of a time: Kids of Tirisano ka Botshelo Day-Care in Freedom Square, Bloemfontein, had a good time at the Orchid House in the Free State on Friday. Photo:
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‘Born-frees’ too free for their age SOUTH AFRICAN children born on or just after the 27 April 1994 democratic elections are called the “born-free” generation. They are called this precisely because they were born into a free and democratic South Africa – free from apartheid. From the moment they took their first breath, the maternity wards were filled with a democratic aroma. By implication, bornfrees are a microcosm of a liberated nation with a progressive constitution. The general perception is that born-frees will explore the world and be more adventurous than their predecessors because they are not subjected to stifling political impediments. They are indeed a generation for whom the sky is quite literally the limit – the Mandela generation as they are affectionately called. Nelson Mandela was their democratically elected president from the moment they opened their eyes until they were five years old. Irrespective of race, born-frees never experienced statutory apartheid and were rightly expected to be colour-blind, think out of the box and pursue careers such as Astrology, Chartered Accounting, Chemical Engineering and Quantity Surveying. This generation enjoys free meals at school and those who go to farm or rural schools have free transport. For their sake, corporal punishment was abolished as a discipline enforcement mechanism and they do not bear bruises like some of us. Their parents have the freedom of choice to send them to either private or public schools. They duly inherited all the rights that came with a healthy democratic dispensation.
My view Lehlohonolo Nyetanyane Social observer Born-frees relish the luxury of gallivanting all through the night undeterred by a state of emergency. They have never been traumatised by the sight of a “necklaced” man burning to death on suspicion of being a police informer. Born-frees do not suffer the ordeal of sharing a single text book among five learners who stay in distant geographical areas. As expected, the majority of born-frees seized the opportunity that came with freedom and widened their horizons in the field of sport, business and education. Some of the Mandela generation are internationally acclaimed Banyana Banyana players and elegant international models in their own right. While others were deservedly awarded scholarships to study overseas, their peers registered for various fields of study at local tertiary institutions. A large chunk of them are in the incubation process as young business entrepreneurs, while others have already carved a niche for themselves as prominent film actors. Contrary to past generations, no parameters are set for born-frees as to what, when and how to think. They are free to obtain the best and
} Sidwell Guduka THOUSANDS of cyclists are expected to participate in the Mangaung OFM Classic next month. The event will take place in Bloemfontein from 1 to 3 November. According to organisers this year’s event, in its 13th year, will kick off with the Lifestyle and Cycle Expo on the first two days at the Windmill Casino and Entertainment Centre. This expo serves as platform for exhibitors to share the latest in cycling technology with over 10 000 cycling enthusiasts from across the country. “As the main organiser, we will be working very hard to ensure that cyclists and cycling enthusiasts alike have an exhilarating experience at the classic,” Tumi Sefemo, Ofm’s communications manager, said. “The classic will once again partner with the Free State Government to ensure that the Mangaung OFM Classic remains a premium event on South Africa’s cycling calendar and the safest cycling race in the country,” she added. The popular Mountain Bike Race will be held on 2 November at the Windmill Casino and Entertainment Centre. The route, which has been designed by mountain bike enthusiasts, will make for a challenging ride of uphill, twists and turns on the back roads of the Free State capital. Entrants have an opportunity to participate in either
25 km or 65 km trails. “We see this partnership as a conduit towards realising some of our goals, particularly around social cohesion, but also in popularising cycling as one of the sporting codes that must be promoted amongst our youth,” Qondile Khedama, general manager of communication at Mangaung Metro Municipality, said. “The partnership is also going to reposition Mangaung as one of the brands to be reckoned with. This initiative is going to contribute in our broad Growth and Development Strategy (GDS) in the form of, amongst other things, tourism and infrastructure investment. “It comes at the right time when we are prioritising activities that seek to close the racial gap in the city, and those that promote good health. As the leadership of the municipality, we need to leave a legacy that would inspire the coming generations. It is our responsibility to ensure every decision we take bears a value, especially to citizens of Mangaung.” On the last day of the event, cyclists will hit the streets of Mangaung for the 106 km timed stage race, and the supporting 30 km untimed fun race. The race will once again start and finish at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. This year’s event is sponsored by the Mangaung Metro Municipality and it boasts a whopping R160 000 in prize money and lucky draw prizes.
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Cycling ‘bridge racial gap’
most sophisticated education money can buy. At their disposal are ample learner programmes, bursary schemes, youth skills development programmes and scholarships to choose from. Undeniably, born-frees are the envy of generations that came before them. They sat for their first matric examination in 2012 and their results were satisfactory according to the minister of basic education. According to Statistics South Africa, six million of the born-free generation will be eligible to vote for the first time in the 2014 general election. As voting citizens, it gives them the right to decide the future of South Africa. Notwithstanding accomplishments by bornfrees mentioned above, a recent study has shown that in 2011 an estimated 94 000 social grant applications were made by school-going teenage mothers across the country, painting a bleak future for South Africa. A whopping 40% of the Mandela generation only managed primary school education and dropped out for one reason or another. Sadly, others have come and gone. A lot of born-frees succumbed to Aids-related diseases or died as a result of back-yard abortions and drug overdose. Some died in shootouts with the police during cash-in-transit heists, while others committed suicide for failing matric or being jilted by their lovers. This surely calls for a comprehensive psycho-socio analysis of our family and communal patterns. In recent years, South Africa was flabbergasted by the advent of the “S’khothane” subculture whose main pioneers are born-frees.
This is a sub-culture of young South Africans of school-going age popular for their extravagant tastes in clothes, jewellery, smartphones and whisky. Please don’t get me wrong, there is nothing untoward when young people look all fancy and flamboyant. In the mid-80’s we had Pantsulas who dressed elegantly, but kept their valuable items for many years. The main subscribers to the “S’khothane” sub-culture are learners at former model C schools coming from affluent township families. Though unemployed, these adolescents are notorious for freely tearing off their expensive clothes, littering custard and smashing smart phones, just to show-off their opulence and belittle those who cannot afford these exorbitant items. When they vote in 2014, the majority of them will be exercising their democratic right with skeletons in their closet. ) *Thandi aged 19 will be accompanied to a voting station by her daughter while heavily pregnant with another baby fathered by a married “sugar-daddy”. ) The 20-year-old *Natasha will quickly vote and rush to the corner of Nelson Mandela and West Burger Street where she trades as a “lady of the night”. ) At the tender age of 18, *Thibos will be out on bail for raping his disabled aunt and will exercise his democratic right at a polling booth. *Not their real names ) Express welcomes any contribution to the My View column and asks that columns be kept between 450 and 500 words. – Ed.
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Forced power cut will leave many in the dark System far more effective PETER FREWEN, DA Free State MPL:
ESKOM served a notice to suspend the electricity supply to two Free State municipalities due to non-payment of almost R400 million. The Maluti-a-Phofung (MaP) Municipality owes Eskom R205 million and the Ngwathe Local Municipality owes R188 million. Both municipalities are in arrears by more than 90 days. Our councillors will engage with the municipal managers in order to negotiate, without delay, repayment options with Eskom. Should Eskom cut electricity in Decem-
ber due to non-payment more than 450 000 residents will be dumped in the dark. It is unacceptable that municipalities take payment on behalf of Eskom, with the authority to cut residents’ electricity supply in the event of non-payment, but in turn, the municipalities fail to pay Eskom.
In the end the people bear the brunt of poor management by the ANC government. The provincial Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) said they would assist these two municipalities to raise the R400 million needed to pay Eskom. This raises three pertinent issues: 1. CoGTA should not be the piggy bank of failed municipalities; 2. Where and how will CoGTA secure these funds? 3. If these municipalities failed to pay Eskom, how will they repay CoGTA? The DA will do everything in its power to prevent a forced blackout.
STONE SIZANI, ANC parliamentary chief: THE Office of the ANC Chief finds the DA’s chaotic attendance monitoring system exposed by the Sunday Times (on Sunday) very interesting. The report, “DA MPs upset by report cards”, paints a picture of a party with no reliable attendance monitoring system and its caucus leaders in the dark regarding MPs’ attendance of parliamentary meetings. This has cast doubt on its own performance assessment process, with MPs complaining bitterly about being assessed on the basis of inaccurate attendance information. When the ANC recently expressed its support for parliament’s proposed electronic monitoring system and policy on leave and attendance, and also called for their immediate implementation, the DA chief whip, Watty Watson, rejected our call, claiming the DA had an effective system of its own. Clearly, he was blatantly disingenuous. Despite his claim that the DA had an “effective monitoring system”, the Sunday Times report shows that the party in fact relies on parliament’s own attendance records to monitor its MPs’ attendance. The party is also unable to accurately capture its MPs’ attendance of its caucus meetings. In his response to our call for speedy implementation of these policies for proper regulation of attendance, Watson mockingly said he “would gladly offer my assistance to the new ANC Chief Whip in establishing for the first time an effective internal policy to control the attendance and performance of his MPs”. Today the joke is on him. If Watson could not even control, let alone accurately record attendance of a handful of DA MPs – how on earth can he offer advice on how to manage our almost 300 MPs in parliament? Parliament’s electronic system, which is set to be implemented in the next term of parliament, will provide an accurate and instant record of MPs’ attendance of committee meetings and plenary sittings. The leave and attendance policy, which is also scheduled for implementation, will regulate MPs’ attendance and provides punitive measures for those who abscond. The Constitution directs parliament to put in place an attendance policy to also provide for circumstances under which MPs can lose their seats. Watson’s rejection of these two policies shows that he neither knows what is best for his role as his party’s chief disciplinarian nor appreciates his parliamentary responsibilities as the chief whip. If these policies were in place, the DA’s so-called performance assessment process would not be the farce it has become as reported. It would not have to rely on “thumb-sucked” attendance data, as one DA MP correctly observed, but on very accurate information from parliament’s impeccable monitoring system. Unlike Watson, who is simply clueless about what is good for his own party, we know what is good for parliament and we’ll ensure that the electronic monitoring system and the policy on leave and attendance are implemented without delay. We are certain that the DA would find it very useful.
Teachers to be honoured soon THE Free State Department of Education will celebrate the important role teachers play. Various activities will take place from 4 October to 18 October as part of World Teacher Day celebrations. The Free State Education MEC Tate Makgoe’s pre-recorded message of support will be played in various towns during the celebrations. The theme for this year’s World Teacher Day is A call for Teachers. Makgoe says the role teachers play in society cannot be over-emphasized because they play a crucial role in transforming the lives of learners on all education levels. He adds that teaching transcends other professions in that teachers offer parental and socio-economic support to learners. He calls on learners, unions, parents, organisations and society in general to continually assist in upholding teaching by supporting teachers. Makgoe attributes the department’s ability to produce quality education and good gr. 12 results to teachers. Since 2011 more than 80% of the skills levy had been allocated to teacher development programmes and 2 786 temporary teachers where made permanent.
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THIS 53-year-old man, known as Stephen Mbongo, was admitted to the National Hospital in Bloemfontein on 13 September. According to him, he is from Rouxville in the Free State, but could not give his exact address as he alleged that he had left home at the age of four. He then came to Bloemfontein in 1964 and stayed with his sister, Selina Mbongo, in the Bochabela Location. The address is not known. Selina passed away a year ago. The patient also alleged that after his sister had died he went to live on the streets because he had no other relatives. Anyone who might know this patient’s family or address should please call Sheila Litheko, social worker, on 051-4039881. Photo: Supplied
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Macufe ready to rock Bloem } Sidwell Guduka THE Mangaung African Cultural Festival (Macufe) celebrates its 16th year of existence from 4 to 13 October, and it promises to be the best and biggest ever. This annual festival caters for performances of music, theatre, dance, live art and much more. The festival has become one of the biggest events in the arts carnival and on countless South Africans’ calendars and it remains the only threat to the Standard Bank National Arts Festival held in Grahamstown. Launched in 1997 by the Free State Provincial Government to celebrate the best local and international African artists in various disciplines, Macufe is a scintillating cultural festival that has grown from strength to strength. It started with an impressive following of 30 000 fans in 1997 and now attracts an audience of more than 140 000 people, making it one of the biggest cultural festivals on the African continent. As was the case in the previous editions of this event, the focus will again be music as organisers have imported South African favourites Keri Hilson and Anthony Hamilton. Hamilton will dazzle fans at the Indoor Jazz Festival on 11 October at the Dome, Old Greys Sports Ground. He will be sharing the stage with the likes of Hugh Masekela, Judith Sephuma and Victor Kgantlape. A day later, Hilson will perform at the Divas Concert at the same venue. Appearing on stage with her will be Thandiswa Mazwai, Maleh and Zonke, who is going from strength to strength. Other dazzling shows which have become a permanent feature over the years include the Macufe Gospel Concert, Macufe Comedy and, of course, the perennial drawcard – the Main Music Festival. David Kau, who is well known across the country as a funny man whose witty jokes leave you in stitches, will headline the comedy show on 9 October. He will be joined by his funny friends
The festival has become one of the biggest events in the arts carnival and on count less South Africans’ calen dars and it remains the only threat to the Standard Bank National Arts Festival held in Grahamstown Mashabela Galane, Isaac Gampu, Tumi, Morake, Conrad Kosh and Chester Missing, as well as Skhumba Hlophe. A Nigerian, Bright “Basketmouth” Okpocha, Sifiso Nene and Celeste Ntuli will also keep audiences laughing throughout a certainly not-to-be-missed show. Performing at the gospel show this Sunday will be Solly Mahlangu, Rebecca Malope, Tshepiso Mpotle, Khanyisa, Sechaba, Sello Malete, Sipho Makhabane, Sechaba, Nkosi Dumako, as well as Teboho and Friends. The Macufe Boxing Tournament will be held again at the Free State Sports Science Institute (Free State Psychiatric Complex) on Saturday. The main bout will see Themba “Doctor” Ntsele and Motsoake Moselesele battling it out for the WBF title over 12 rounds. Macufe line-up for this weekend: Friday, 4 October: Charity Gold Challenge – Bloemfontein Golf Club (06:00 to 18:00). Hip Hop – Sand du Plessis Theatre (19:00). Saturday, 5 October: Rock Concert – The Dome (12:00). Boxing – FSSSI (14:00). Sunday, 6 October: Gospel concert – The Dome (11:00).
FUNNY MAN: David Kau will keep audiences in stitches at the Macufe Comedy show.
Photo: Sidwell Guduka
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DANNY JORDAAN (middle), the new president of the South African Football Association (Safa), is congratulated by the Safa members during the 2013 Safa annual congress at the Helderfontein Estate, Johannesburg, on Saturday. Photo: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Jordaan takes the lead at Safa } Sidwell Guduka
DANNY JORDAAN, former vice-president of the South African Football Association (Safa) and 2010 Fifa World Cup CEO, is the new Safa president after winning the race for the top seat over fellow contender Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko. Jordaan will replace Kirsten Nematandani for the country’s biggest job in football. It was an overwhelming majority victory for Jordaan who garnered 162 votes to the 88 Mazibuko received from the 52 regions. The elections were conducted by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and were also monitored by members of Fifa and the continental soccer body, the CAF, and Sascoc at the body’s annual congress in Johannesburg on Saturday. Once the results were announced, the attendees burst into song and dance, celebrating the 62-year-old’s ascendancy to one of the country’s most demanding jobs. “It was a tremendous day for South African football. I’m very happy I’ve been given the honour and have accepted gratefully,” said Jordaan, who served as Safa CEO from 1997 to 2004 and was largely responsible for South Africa’s bids for the 2006 and 2010 World Cup finals. Jordaan pinpointed an improvement at grassroots level as being the key for South Africa moving forward. “The challenge for all of us is the development and reconstruction of South African football.
“Many say we are a football nation, but I say we are not. Germany is playing 80 000 junior matches over a weekend. Spain is playing 30 000. France is playing 40 000. “If you find 3 000 matches in South Africa you’re doing well. So that’s the problem. We have to get the junior leagues going,” he said. Meanwhile, the vice-president’s positions went to Chief Mwelo Nonkonyana who polled 197 votes, Lucas Nhlapo (173) and Elvis Shishana (167). The other vice-president of the association is Premier Soccer League chairman, Dr Irvin Khoza. Mazibuko withdrew his candidature for the vice-president’s position, while former NEC member, Alpha Mchunu (95), and Victor Ramathesele (76) did not garner enough votes. The ten national list members of the NEC are Gladwin White, Kwenzakwakhe Ngwenya, Nomsa Mahlangu, Poobalan Govindasamy, Xolile Nkompela, Truman Prince, Ria Ledwaba, Aubrey Baartman, Advocate Norman Arendse and Anastasia Tsichlas. The members of the provincial list are Abel Rakoma and Jack Maluleka (Limpopo), Anthony Reeves and William Mooka (Gauteng), David “Brains” Zulu and Gay Mokoena (Mpumalanga), Mzwandile Maforvane and Michael Mogorosi (Free State), Monde Montshiwa and Paseka Nkone (North West), Velaphi Kubeka and Simphiwe Xaba (KwaZulu-Natal), Gerald Don and Mlungisi Bushwana (Western Cape), Mzimkhulu Ndlelo and Mzimkhulu Fina (Eastern Cape) and David Bantu and Peter Mantshonyane (Northern Cape).
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Teams pack a punch } Tladi Moloi THE Free State came fourth during the four-day 2013 South African National Boxing Association’s (SANABO) Youth and Junior Championships which were held in the Tiisetsang Secondary School Hall in Bohlokong, Bethlehem. The Free State collected five medals during this historical tournament that left many people in Dihlabeng overwhelmed. They won two bronze, a silver and two gold medals. The Eastern Cape dominated by winning more medals which made them the best team of the tournament. They won 23 medals: 6 bronze; 7 silver and 9 gold. Gauteng came second with three bronze, nine silver and eight gold medals. KwaZulu-Natal won seven bronze, eight silver and eight gold medals and the Northern Cape six bronze, two silver and one gold with the Western Cape going back home with one bronze medal. Fusi Hlasoa, the Free State Boxing Organisation’s president who was also a team coach during the tournament, said he was happy that they had finished fourth in the tournament. He said it was an improvement compared to previous years in which they would have finished last with one medal or even none. “We have improved and surely with the experience gained from the tournament
we’ll keep on climbing until we claim the first sport,” he said. He said they would have won more medals had it not been for some of their players being disqualified during the tournament. “Some of our players were disqualified because of documentation. We’ll make sure this does not happen in future,” he said. Hlasoa said the only difference between them and the other teams was that the other teams were supported in numbers. In the game, however, they were on the same level. “The standard of the tournament was top-class and we are happy that we did not fail in hosting it. It was a successful tournament indeed and we want to thank eve-
THE Free State boxer in blue and white fights for the gold against the Gauteng boxer in red and white.
“Iyo, we love it. Even the compe tition locally is amazing.” – Lula ma Menzi ryone who contributed to its success,” he said. Lulama Menzi, the Eastern Cape team
manager, said the standard of the competition had been very high and added that Gauteng and
KwaZulu-Natal had given them a run for their money. He said it had been the first time that they had
won the youth and junior championships after they had won juniors and seniors in 2010. “All the teams wanted to win, but in the end we proved to be the best. The competition was tough and I am happy that my team could stick to the basics,” he
said. Menzi said the standard of boxing in the Eastern Cape was like soccer in Johannesburg. He said they lived for boxing in that part of the country. “Iyo, we love it. Even the competition locally is amazing,” he said.
Photo: Tladi Moloi
He ended by saying the tournament had been well organised pointing out that the place that they slept at felt like home. “Those people know how to organise big events. Everything was top class and they attended to problems immediately,” he said.