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‘It’s a personal vendetta’
Khothule denies allegations of support for EFF, rift with Ace } Selloane Khalane
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT: Dan Khothule, MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation.
Photo: Sidwell Guduka
DAN KHOTHULE, MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation in the Free State, has denied being one of the ANC’s bigwigs funding Julius Malema’s political party. the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). The Weekly newspaper on Friday published a scathing report, implicating Kgothule as one of the funders backing the ANC’s archrival political party, the EFF. According to the article, senior ANC leaders have condemned Kgothule for his alleged “open association with the EFF”. The Weekly also claimed to be in possession of an SMS circulating the country implicating Kgothule in EFF funding activities. In an exclusive interview with Express, Kgothule said The Weekly was trying to create enmity between himself and Ace Magashule, the premier of the Free State. Free State Times, The Weekly’s sister paper, also wrote an article on Friday alleging cracks between Thabo Manyoni, the executive mayor of the Mangaung Metro and Magashule. “The owner of the papers, Tumi Ntsele, has a vendetta against me,” Kgothule responded. Kgothule said the articles were a ploy to discredit him and Manyoni ahead of the ANC provincial list conference which was supposed to convene during the past weekend. “Tumi wanted to force the Sports Department to solely advertise in his paper and I refused,” Kgothule said. Kgothule said Ntsele was still licking his wounds after he had refused to renew contracts the department had with his company, Lethlaka Communications, when he stepped in as MEC for Sport,
Arts, Culture and Recreation. “He offered me 30% of his company and I declined the offer. I refuse to be bought,” Kgothule explained. According to The Weekly, Kgothule was part of the Regime Change caucus which sought to topple Magashule, who is also the ANC provincial chairperson. Kgothule said the articles were meant to influence the outcomes of the list conference. The postponed conference was set to nominate a list of leaders who are expected to represent the ANC in provincial and national legislatures after next year’s general elections. “This is cheap journalism, I was neither given ample time to respond to the allegations nor was I forwarded the SM”. According to Kgothule, his office was forwarded a media inquiry regarding the allegations on Thursday at 12:00 and was told to respond by 14:00. The premier’s spokesperson, Mondli Mvambi, said Magashule was happy with Kgothule’s performance as MEC and denied tensions between them. Meanwhile, ANC provincial spokesperson Thabo Meeko said there was no animosity between Magashule and Manyoni. “This is just gossip by faceless sources trying to sow division within the ANC ahead of the general elections,” Meeko said. Meeko said although the allegations levelled against Kgothule were serious, Kgothule was loyal to the ANC. “The party will investigate the matter,” Meeko added. Qondile Khedama, Manyoni’s spokesperson, said negative articles by individuals would emerge ahead of the national elections. Ntsele could not be reached for comment at the time of going to print.
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Identification needed to vote } Sidwell Guduka SOUTH AFRICA’S general elections are fast approaching. The election officials have confirmed that they would accept three forms of official identification to register and vote in next year’s national and provincial elections: a green bar-coded ID book, a valid Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC) and the new smartcard ID. As has always been the case, prospective voters must produce a valid South African green bar-coded ID book, or a valid Temporary Identity Certificate (TIC) issued by the Department of Home Affairs to those who have lost or not yet received their ID book. However, for the first time ever, the brandnew smartcard ID which was launched by the Department of Home Affairs in July will be accepted for registration and voting. “Accommodating the new smartcard IDs has not been difficult,” said Mosotho Moepya, chief electoral officer of the IEC. “It contains a bar-code with the holder’s ID number just like the ID book. So we scan the smartcard with the zip-zip just like we would an ID book,” he explained, adding that the only change was in finding a way to provide the person with their proof of registration. “Obviously there is no place on the smartcard ID to stick the bar-code sticker with the person’s registration details. So we’ll be sticking this on a printout which the person can take with them and keep in a safe place,” Moepya explained. As many as 22 263 voting stations will be open on 9 and 10 November from 08:00 to 17:00 for new registrations, changes to registrations (those who have moved voting districts since the last election) and for voters who would like to verify their details. The IEC said it hoped to register over 2 million new voters ahead of the general elections scheduled to take place in 2014, bringing the number of registered voters to 25 million or 80% of eligible voters.
STANDING behind the learners is Viola Shai, the Eldoret Secondary School coordinator, with learners who were applying for their IDS for the first time. Photo: Lesego Ditheko
ID’s obtained at school } Lesego Ditheko THE call by the Provincal Education Department’s MEC, Tate Makgoe, for Lejweleputswa Education District’s learners 16 years and older to apply for birth certificates and ID’s was heard. Last Tuesday, after the MEC had made the plea to parents, Kutlwanong’s JC Motumi Secondary School hosted three other schools (Phehello Secondary, Kutlwanong High and Eldoret Secondary). The other stakeholders who took part in the project included the district’s Home Affairs Department and the IEC. According to Makgoe, learners who have not submitted birth certificates to the schools should immediately do so. As from 15 January 2014 all learners are expected to have ID numbers and to be registered on SA-SAMS. From 2015 learners without ID’s will not be able to register for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. The Home Affairs’ district operations manager, Henda Erasmus, said the outreach to the schools in their area had been an ongoing project for the last eight years and their mandate was to reach 180
‘This process is faster and more efficient in that it is only the learners and it is convenient to be directly assisted without having to skip school.’ – Viola Shai, Eldoret Sec ondary School’s coordi nator schools in the district. Erasmus said the target depended on the need of the school and the number of learners who did not have ID’s. Learners from Eldoret Secondary who did not have birth certificates and ID’s expressed their feelings. Two in particular, Rethabile Mosholi and Zingiwe Mosoue, 16 and 17 years of age, said they were happy they were
SAPS to investigate case of dumped mail } Palesa Motshabi LAST month a large number of mail was found dumped in Langenhoven Park and Botshabelo’s C Section. It is still unclear how many pieces of mail exactly were found in these areas. According to a source at the Bloemfontein Post Office, the staff that had been hired to deliver the mail, worked long hours and had not been paid enough, hence they decided to dump the mail. “Some of the personnel do not even know the areas they’re supposed to deliver the mail in. They were hired because of favouritism – and that’s why they don’t know how to do their jobs,” said a source close to Volksblad, parent paper of Express. The source said because of poor management the Bloemfontein Post Office would have to face this problem because of the way things were being done. Capt. Magic Mokgahle, the police spokesperson in Botshabelo, confirmed that a case had been opened regarding abandoned mail in Botshabelo under the Post Offices Act,
and the investigation was still underway. Makgahle said it had been alleged that the postman had been drunk and had dumped the letters at Section C in Botshabelo. Janras Kotsi, spokesperson at Pretoria Mail Business, said the South African Post Office (Sapo) had delivered the abandoned mail found in Langenhoven Park. He said a criminal charge against the suspects had been laid at the South African Police Service (SAPS). “The mail handlers implicated in both cases have been suspended and further action will be taken once a disciplinary hearing has been completed,” said Kotsi. He further said that the post office’s focus was on providing the best service and their employees were made aware that delivering mail was their primary responsibility. “Supervisors at Sapo will closely monitor mail delivery in the area to make sure incidents of this nature do not recur,” he said. According to the source, a similar incident happened last year in December at Botshabelo’s Section E.
applying for their ID’s as they would now be able to vote. One of the concerns raised by the learners was that the school’s management had outlined that any learner who was old enough, but did not possess a birth certificate. would face the possibility of being suspended from school. The Eldoret Secondary School’s coordinator, Viola Shai, said the challenge the learners faced in the beginning was that they stood for hours in Home Affairs cues and had slight chances of being assisted. “This process is faster and more efficient in that it is only the learners and it is convenient to be directly assisted without having to skip school,” said Shai. According to the department’s South African-School Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS) about 100 000 learners do not have birth certificates or ID numbers. SA-SAMS is a free computer application designed to meet the management, administration and governance needs of schools in Southern Africa. Makgoe said the department was liaising with the schools to verify the correctness of these figures.
PSA threatens court action } Selloane Khalane THE Free State Public Servants Association (PSA) has threatened to drag the Department of Health to court over unpaid staff bonuses. According to PSA provincial head Gerhart Koorts, staff members who qualify to receive annual performance development management system (PDMS) have not received their bonuses. Bonuses should have been paid out in July. Koorts said the union had written a followup letter to the Office of the Premier, requesting premier Ace Magashule’s intervention into the financial woes of the Health Department. The union said the department was transgressing its own financial policies. The union said annually, assessments were finalised in June, so that outcomes of the audits were implemented from 1 July. “Some of the employees told the union they still had their assessments with them,” Koorts said. Health spokesperson Mondli Mvambi said the department had just completed its PDMS assessments and would start paying out bonuses by the end of October. Mvambi denied that the department had been scrambling to find funds to pay salaries for January and February next year.
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NSC exams are crucial
‘The department has gone the extra mile, offering ex tra lessons and avail the best teachers in critical sub jects to ensure this year’s r e s u l t s a r e c r e d i b l e .’ – Howard Ndaba, the Depart ment of Education’s provin cial spokesperson MATHS: Learners of different schools in Bloemfontein participated in a Mental Maths Championship last weekend. } Teboho Setena IT’S all systems go for the 2013 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations for gr. 12’s across South Africa. This year’s NSC examinations started on Monday and will end on 29 November. The Free State Department of Education has set the target to achieve a pass rate of 85% this year to improve on last year’s performance of 81,1%. The Free State was third, Western Cape second with a 82,8% matric pass rate, while Gauteng came first with 83,9%. Howard Ndaba, the provincial spokesperson for the Department of Education, said more than 28 0000 full-time learners and 3 213 part-time candidates were expected to write their year-end examination at 332 centres in the province. “The department has gone the extra mile, offering extra lessons and availing the best teachers in critical subjects to ensure this year’s results are credible. “In an effort to best prepare the learners and ensure we obtain the percentage we also engaged subject experts of the University of the Free State (UFS),” he said. Ndaba said there would be special focus on Mathematics, English and Science subjects. “The effort to put special focus on Mathematics and Science subjects is as a result of previous matric results. To improve the results the department, led by MEC Tate Makgoe, then initiated the Mental Maths Programme at various schools. We are confident it will pay dividends,” he said. Ndaba said the fact that learners had signed a pledge to abide by the rules of examinations signified the readiness of the province. “Tight security measures to prevent irregularities and possible leakages of the 2013 NSC examination question papers have been put in place by the Free State Department of Education. This is to ensure the results are credible,’’ he said. According to the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, Umalusi, this year examinations will be written by about 707 136 learners at more than 6 699 examination centres. These examinations will be overseen by about 65 000 invigilators and will be marked by over 35 000 markers in 118 marking centres across the country, Umalusi said in statement. The results are expected to be announced on 7 January next year, and all learners are urged to go to their schools on this day to collect their results. Earlier this month Angie Motshekga, Basic Education minister, said: “These exams are the culmination of years of schooling and are crucial in ensuring that matriculants are able to establish a platform from which they can launch themselves into their desired future.”
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Project to feed needy kids } Palesa Motshabi THE Matla Primary School is set to benefit from the food gardening and greening programme by EduPlant and Woolworths. On Thursday, Woolworths workers from the Loch Logan Waterfront and Preller Square branches, in conjunction with the EduPlant staff, went to the Phase 6 school in Bloemfontein to get their hands dirty. They helped to plant vegetables as part of their food gardening and greening programme – something which excited the principal, Selebogo Dithebe, and the pupils. “We are very happy. This is a great initiative by Woolworths. It is a step in the right direction for them. We really appreciate what they have done for our school,” Dithebe told Express. “Most of our learners come from less fortunate families and they often come to school with empty stomachs. It hurts to see a child coming to school on a Monday morning telling you they are hungry. Through this initiative we’ll be able to feed them,” he said. “You would not believe that some of these kids have their last
“It hurts to see a child coming to school on a Monday morning telling you they are hungry. Through this initiative we’ll be able to feed them.” – Selebogo Dithebe meal at school on Friday afternoon and they will only eat again when they come to school on Monday,” he added. Dithebe further explained that the school was intent on growing the garden so that some learners would be able to take home a bunch of vegetables. Anine van der Westhuizen from the Woolworths Trust said they had carefully chosen few propriety areas where they believed they could make a difference by implementing the food gardening programme. “Our focus is on food security, vulnerable children and education,” said Van der Westhuizen. She added that the Woolworths Trust had been helping to address the challenges of establishing sustainable food systems for improving food security and nutrition in South Africa through
it’s long-term support of environmentally friendly school and community food gardening projects. Nthabiseng Stelpstra of EduPlant, who was representing Food and Trees in the Free State, said they had helped more than 30 schools around Bloemfontein with the food gardening programme. “The programme helps the schools a lot with the food scheme. “With this project we also help kids who end up dropping out of school because they have to come to school with empty stomachs,” said Stelpstra. Mpho Mokoena (14), a grade 7 learner, said she was very happy aboutthe programme. “I participated in planting the vegetables in the garden. I think that the learners will benefit a lot from this initiative,” Mpho said.
WATERING PLANTS: Mpho Mokoena (left) with Angela Lawerlot of the Loch Logan Waterfront branch of Woolworths. Photo: Palesa Motshabi
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Gangs lead to fear
} Teboho Setena
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Goldfields town of Virginia has launched a full-scale investigation into murder incidents relating to gang wars which have affected the community of the Meloding Township. Investigation is a concerted effort by the police to root-out gangster crime that had involved the rival groups Makaota, Pakistan and Portugal. Police spokesperson Malebo Khosana said investigations were an ongoing measure to root-out violent crimes which had the community of Meloding live in fear since their rise earlier this year. He said Stilte Park, one of the developing residential areas in Meloding, was most affected by the gang wars. Thus far the police are investigating two gruesome murder cases of Tshepo Joshua Mabaso (29) and William Moleleki (32). They were killed on 25 March and 18 June respectively. Khosana said Moleleki was found dead in a back room where he lived. He had two gun wounds, one to the stomach and the other to the upper leg. He said police found four empty cartridges next to the deceased body. The deceased was apparently killed on the night of 17 June and his body was found the next morning. He said Moleleki was believed to be a member of the Makaota group, one of the unruly groups which also terrorised Meloding. Khosana said Mabaso was allegedly attacked by a group of men armed with dangerous weapons. He said the assailants, who are still at large, stabbed him with sharp objects. Khosana said the deceased tried to run for safety to one of the houses where he threw himself inside the house. He however, died instantly. Khosana said the challenge facing the SAPS in their investigation was failure by members of the community to testify against the perpetrators, apparently fearing for their lives. “The owner of the house could not assist the police by providing information about the suspects apart from saying the deceased was attacked by a group of males. The investigative detective has applied all investigative methods, but no success was achieved. “Therefore we request community members to assist with information which could lead to the arrest and conviction of the suspects,” said Khosana. Any person who may have information which could lead to the arrest and successful conviction of the suspects in both cases can phone the investigative detective, Zwesandile Thethani, at 082-391-3459 or the office at 057-2151089 during office hours.
Murder still not resolved
THE South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Goldfields town of Virginia is investigating the murder of 29-year-old Mojalefa Peter Thabane on 1 December last year. The deceased was a resident of Stilte Park in Meloding, Virginia. Police spokesperson Malebo Khosana said the deceased was in the morning of the day in question found dead with a stabbed wound on his throat. He was employed as a security officer by one of the mining companies in Theunissen. Khosana said the motive for the killing is still unknown. “His belongings such as a cellphone and wallet with cards but no money were found on the deceased possession. We are appealing to members of the community to assist with information that can lead to the arrest of the suspects.”. Khosana said investigation was ongoing. Anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects can phone the investigative detective, Zwesandile Thethani, of the Meloding SAPS Detective Unit at 082-391-3459 or 057-215-1089 during office hours.
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DA to investigate allegations CHRIS STEYL, research and communications officer of the DA in the Free State: SPORTS MEC DAN KGOTHULE has publicly alleged that Tumi Ntsele attempted to bribe him with a 30% share of his company, Lethlaka Communications, in order to solicit lucrative advertising contracts with Ntsele’s company. These allegations made by the MEC are very serious. The DA will seek legal counsel in order to bring criminal charges against Lethlaka Communications owner, Tumi Ntsele, under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities (PACCA) Act (Act 12 of 2004) for further investigation. It is common public perception that both The
Weekly more recently The Free State Times that belong to Letlaka Communications both serve as government mouthpieces, hardly ever reporting on corruption and poor service delivery. Kgothule upheld his oath of office and rejected the bribery attempt. The MEC’s actions are commendable, however, my colleague in the
Free State Provincial Legislature, Basil Alexander, will submit a written question to the MEC asking whether he had reported the alleged attempted corrupt activity for further investigation as stipulated in Section 3 of the PACCA Act. The scourge of corruption in the Free State and across the country continues unabated while the ANC pays lip service to combat corruption, implementing superficial measures to eradicate it. It is corrupt activities such as these that prevent government from fulfilling its mandate in delivering services and promoting good governance. The DA will not allow to let this matter go uninvestigated.
Reunion held THE Kagisho Comprehensive Secondary School invites all the former learners who completed their gr. 12 between 1993 and 2012 here to attend the school’s reunion. The 10th reunion celebrations will be held on 30 November at the school. According to the school’s management, the reunion is one of the events in a series that will culminate in the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the school. The management requests former learners to make their intentions to be part of the celebration by 22 November. Contact Itumeleng Mogaecho on 072958-4122 and Siziwe Xalisa on 073-247-9465 for more information.
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Painted the town red FROM the left are Letshego Molehe, Matshidiso Mohlakwana and Moleboheng Nthoba posing for a photo in Rocklands, Bloemfontein. Photo: Voight Mokone
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Lack of skills major concern in business
THE lack of skills and marketing conditions remain the key challenges for family-owned businesses, according to an in-depth survey conducted by PwC. During a recent Business Breakfast in Bloemfontein, a panel of PwC specialists addressed 80 owners and business leaders from the community on these issues that impact on local family owned businesses. The presentation was facilitated by Werner Landman, PwC marketing, communication and business development manager.
Lack of confidence South African family business owners reported a lack of confidence in the government, with the majority believing that the government was not doing enough to help family businesses to survive and develop their activities in the current economic climate. Red tape, an inflexible labour market, an increase in electricity tariffs, a lack of tax incentives, overregulation, uncertainty around government policy, an inadequate education policy and deterioration in the country’s infrastructure remained the greatest constraints to the growth of family-owned businesses in South Africa. ‘Family Business Survey’ These are the conclusions culled from the latest edition of Family Business Survey: The future is now 2012-’13 released by the professional services firm PwC. The report comes amidst the government announcing its intention to support the key economic challenges facing South Africa, including job growth, skills development and inequality in the next ten years, according to the proposed Economic Growth Plan. This lack of confidence in market conditions has a knock-on effect on the long-term decisions that business leaders make. Global and local family business owners feel that compliance with the regulatory environment affects them to such an extent that they become uncompetitive and that the financial incentives and assistance afforded to them is not enough. Furthermore, many do not have the expertise or financial resources to meet the regulatory compliance requirements. The study, which was carried out among 1 952 family business firms across the world, including 100 South African family businesses, represents a broad spectrum of industries such as manufacturing,
wholesale and retail, automotive, agricultural and construction.
Characteristics of a family business Owners of a family business tend to be quicker and more flexible decision-makers than their corporate competitors. They are generally proud and emotionally attached to what has been achieved and for that reason tend to keep the business within the family. Furthermore, many believe that they win business because they are closer to their customers and have a more personal relationship with them. Growth outlook A significant percentage of family businesses (69%) have grown sales in the past year, compared with less than half in 2010. Over 93% of businesses expect steady or aggressive growth in the next five years and 53% of those who expect to grow are very confident about their company’s prospects over that period. External and internal challenges Family-owned businesses are finding the current market conditions more of a challenge (76%) than they were in 2010 (69%). Government policy features prominently as an external challenge and it has increased from 25% in 2010 to 32% in the current report. Some businesses locally have opted to invest more in their operating capital and buy more foreign raw materials than they would typically need in the production cycle, rather than be exposed to continuous currency fluctuations when the raw materials are sourced only when needed. Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBEE) Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBEE) is seen as a challenge to family business owners, particularly with regards to the availability of qualified empowerment partners and the importance of a good “fit” between the family business culture and the culture of the empowerment partner. Competing for skills The majority of South African family-owned businesses (61%) agree that the country does not have enough skilled people entering the job market. Family businesses are competing with other entities for the same pool of talent. The challenge is that most highly-
qualified people have not traditionally opted to work for family firms because they believe that their progress will be constrained by the shareholding structure, and they will achieve greater financial rewards and career fulfilment elsewhere.
What do family business owners expect from the government? Only three markets (Singapore, Turkey and Malta) agree that their government is doing everything it can to assist them and there was dissatisfaction from countries such as Australia, Denmark, France, Romania, America, Italy, South Africa, Russia and Greece. Family firms want a simpler tax regime, particularly when it comes to capital gains and inheritance tax. They also want to see more financial incentives and tax relief for start-ups, additional grants and incentives to support R&D and investment in new technology, improved access to long-term finance and more training. Succession planning Only 40% of family businesses intend to pass on the management of their business to the next generation. Around a quarter (26%) of business are apprehensive about the transferring of their business to the next generation, stating that they will not have the required skills and aptitude to own and run the company. Almost a quarter (23%) intend to pass on their shares, while bringing in professional managers, citing the next generation’s lack of skills as the main reason for this decision. Another 22% foresee that there will be conflict between the family and those managing the entity. Although more than 90% of businesses in South Africa have procedures in place to deal with family member issues and conflict, there is no way of knowing how effective they are should an actual conflict arise. Globalisation A totalof 75% of the family businesses surveyed identified Africa as their most significant expansion opportunity. The results of the study suggest that the most significant challenges encountered when doing business in other countries are exchange rate risks (23%), understanding the local culture (16%), logistics (14%), ways of doing business/competition (19%) and understanding and complying with local regulation (15%).
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Fund brings hope } Sidwell Guduka
THERE was jubilation as the Road Accident Fund (RAF) brought its services to the people of the Free State this past weekend. On Saturday, hundreds of claimants flocked to the Batho Community Hall in Bloemfontein and they left with a staggering R20,9 million’s worth in settlements during the 26th RAF on the Road Outreach ONE of the many claimants (left) at the Batho Community Hall in Bloemfontein on Saturday. campaign. According to Zozipho Jafta, RAF chief marketing officer, this was year have been finalised. “I’m very happy about a record set by the RAF after the last highest what the RAF has done for me,” Biko said. amount achieved was R20,03 million in the EastStakeholders of the provincial government ern Cape’s Mdantsane on 28 July 2012. and the taxi industry voiced their support of the “This brings the total amount of settlements RAF’s outreach campaign, encouraging claimpaid since the campaign began in March 2012 to ants to approach the fund instead of using unabout R200 million,” Jafta told Express. scrupulous legal representatives. “We are overjoyed that the fund could once Mxolisi Siyonzana, speaker of the Mangaung again make such a difference in the lives of so Metropolitan Municipality, criticised lawyers many people who have been maimed or perma- for taking advantage of ordinary people. nently injured in car crashes,” she added. “We want to encourage lawyers to be honest The survivors of road accidents began to when they help claimants to lodge their claims,” queue as early as 06:00 to lodge or finalise he said. claims, complain about dishonest lawyers or Meanwhile, the South African National Taxi make queries. By the end of the day, about 1 100 Association’s (Santaco) general secretary, Philpeople had walked through the doors, exceeding lip Taaibosch, reiterated Santaco’s commitall expectations of the RAF staff. ment to promote direct claims by providing peoOne of the claimants whose life is going to ple with information about how to claim change for the better is 14-year-old Thembisa through the RAF. He further committed his orBiko, who was knocked down by a car in 2011 ganisation to do its utmost best to support acciand suffered head and leg injuries. dent survivors to reach RAF service points Forced to leave school after being taunted by around the country. bullies who branded her as abnormal because Reflective uniforms were handed over to the of her mental incapacity, Biko has since been Phahamisang and Mangaung Primary Schools assisted by the RAF with rehabilitation, a as part of the RAF’s road safety programme wheelchair and a walking frame. Her grand- among school children. mother has been appointed as her caregiver and The uniform is worn at learner patrol crossis paid by the RAF, while arrangements to se- ings in order to instill safe and responsible road cure her admission into a special school next behaviour amongst the youth.
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D'METRI MOTORS FSP 28260 Tel. 051 447 1400 / 051 430 1833 VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.dmetri.co.za BILLY-20-6-07-EX-LH
Nissan Langley Exa: Reg: YFW 022 GP Owner to remove the car within 7 days. IF NOT, IT WILL BE SOLD FOR STORAGE. Contact: 051 447 8494 (office hours).
from R500 – R10 000. ±15 minutes approval. Fax your salary advice and ID No to 051 448 7964 att: Billy or SMS your ID No to 083 662 3928 for approval.
We buy and sell quality used vehicles. Need a car? On ITC? No problem! Call Gregory 073 842 8619.
Willows: 1-bedroom flat. Savanna Lodge. R3 200. Avail 1 December. 079 527 0614 / 071 434 9361. Willows: Spacious 2-bedr flat, 1 bathr and parking. R4 400 plus deposit. Elmarie 051 522 9028 Rawson.
Blomanda: R550 000. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bic, separate toilet, dining, lounge, kitchen (bic) and stove, garage, paved and fenced. 081 010 1661.
Hillside View: R350 000. 2 bedrooms, bathr, lounge, kitchen, devil's fork. Hillside View: R450 000. 2 bedrooms, bathr, lounge, kitchen (biu), garage for 2 cars, fenced. Phola Park: R180 000. 2 bedrooms, bathr, lounge, kitchen, fenced. Rocklands: R650 000. 3 bedrooms (bic), 2 bathr, dining, lounge, kitchen (biu and stove), double garage, braai area. Navalsig: R590 000 (Town house) 3 bedroom (bic), bathr, dining, lounge, kitchen biu, garage, garden. Brenda 082 042 2837.
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New development. Heidedal Extension 35. Pine Haven.
SMS 'PINE HAVEN' to Martin 082 397 8650. Rocklands: Newly renovated. 3 bedr, 2 bathr, garage and outside room. R575 000. Edith 083 236 6349 Realty-1.
Navalsig: 3-bedroom in security complex. 2 carports. 160 m². R610 000. Edith 083 236 6349 Realty-1. Willows: R495 000. Spacious 2-bedr with lockup carport, close to CUT. Marianna 082 322 9930 Rawson.
Willows: R400 000 and R410 000. 2-bedr and 3-bedr flats, kitchen, bathr, carport. Hilton /Navalsig:R560 000 3 bedr, bathr, lounge, kitchen, garage, ground floor, garden. Contact Sam 073 897 3496.
27,5 m fence, 1,8 m high at R4 999 Includes: 3 m gate, poles and panels
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Date: Tuesday 12 November @ 12pm Venue: The Hyatt Hotel, 191 Oxford Str, Rosebank, JHB
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39 Maitland Street Erf size: 418m2 | Gross Income: R1.1m p.a | Good retail node Ground floor retail & 5 storeys of offices | Basement parking
William Amerseder 083 272 4556 Williama@aucor.com TERMS: R50 000 refundable deposit (strictly bank guaranteed cheque or cash transfer only). Bidders must provide original proof of identity and residence on registration. No cash will be accepted at the auction. No exceptions. All bids are exclusive of VAT. Aucor Property may bid up to reserve on behalf of the sellers. Subject to change without notification. For rules of auction please visit: www.aucorproperty.co.za Auctioneer: Darren Winterstein
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the restoration of Modestus Custos Eiendomsontwikkelaars 1998/025935/23. Please 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 hereof. Pretoria 0001
CIPC PO Box 429
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Admin data capturing / listing workers needed. For info SMS name/address to 074 927 5124 or e-mail d.jobbuzz05@gmail.com
Engen Bloem 1 Stop: Do you want to earn extra money over the holiday? We need temporary staff over December and January: * Grillers: R13,81/h. * Soft Servers: R13,81/h. * Waiters: R13,81/h. * Pump attendants: R19,15/h. Can you guarantee your availability over the festive season? If yes, fax a short CV to: 010 591 7011 or 010 591 7035. Looking for an experienced technician for installing of home alarm systems, CCTV. Call 072 780 3424. National Co requires following positions for their BFN office: RETAIL SALES MANAGER (EE): * Dip / degree Business, Management or Marketing
* Proven sales management exp. compulsory
* Previous financial exposure essential
* Market-related salary, CTC package
SALES & MARKETING CONSULTANT (EE) * Dip /degree Marketing * Min 3 yrs' suitable exp * Proven sales track record
within business-to-business industry
* Fixed salary with
commission, car allowance
* Own transport, valid licence.
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120 GOUS VERTUE & ASS. INC. HEREBY GIVES NOTICE NOTICE Gous Vertue & Ass. Inc. hereby gives notice on behalf of BMW Sovereign Arc, Bloemfontein To the owner of the following vehicle: BMW 318i (E30) Registration number: BJN660NW Engine number: 20724362 VIN number: 0254672 The vehicle will be sold after 7 days to cover storage fees if the owner does not claim the vehicle. Gous Vertue & Ass. Inc. 051 436 1457.
121 APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF CIPC
Please take notice that Arthur John van Nel intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of Rehoboth Developers 2006/133563/23. Please 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 hereof. CIPC PO Box 429 Pretoria 0001
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Please take notice that Guentin Eugene Jordaan intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of Hennox 250 CC (2004/067966/23). 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
121 APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF CIPC Please take notice that Leon Mare intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for
Please take notice that Reinardt Hercules Joubert intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of Cherangani Trade and Invest 21 (2006/011164/07). 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 hereof. CIPC PO Box 429 Pretoria 0001
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Please take notice that Johan Hendrik Janse van Vuuren intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of Autumn Storm Investments 106 2004/024597/07. Please takt 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
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Please take notice that Abraham Ferreira intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of We Are Rail Services and Construction (2007/224280/23). 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
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Invitation to Bid
Free State Schools Infrastructure Programme
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Independent Development Trust (IDT) on behalf of Free State Department of Public Works hereby invites qualifying and experienced contractors for the construction of a new student hostel at Bainsvlei Combined School in Bloemfontein, Free State Province. Tender No
Project Name
CIDB Grading
Province
DPW(T) 24/2011-2
Bainsvlei Combined School – Construction of new student hostel
7GB or higher
Free State
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RFP 09/2014
Supply and Delivery of Petrol and Diesel for Vaal Gamagara, Hartswater, Mothibistad, Namakwa, Virginia and Balkfontein Regions
Contractors can tender as single entities with requisite skills or as Joint Ventures/ Consortia. A compulsory site inspection/briefing will take place on site on Monday, 11 November 2013 at 11:00. The site is located on site 16 Langeberg Avenue, Groenvlei (Bainsvlei), Bloemfontein 9301.The tender document will be available from the IDT Free State Regional Office from Friday, 8 November 2013. The tender closes on 25 November 2013 at 11:00. Tenders must be submitted and deposited in the tender box at the IDT Free State Regional Office in Bloemfontein, PHG Building, 196 Nelson Mandela Drive, Brandwag, Bloemfontein 9301. No late tenders will be considered. The tender will be evaluated on Functionality and in terms of IDT SCM policies and procedures. Entities must score a minimum of 60% on functionality to qualify for further evaluation. 90/10 Preference Point System in line with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No 5 of 2000) will be applicable. Joint Ventures/Consortia entities must submit a consolidated B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited verification agency in order to qualify for points for their B-BBEE status level as an unincorporated entity. A non-refundable bid deposit of R500.00 is payable into the IDT’s bank account, the details of which are as follows: Bank: ABSA Account Number: IDT Tender Deposit Account Account Number: 4069918294 Branch Code: 632 005 Reference: DPW(T)24/2011-2 Please take note that IDT will only accept valid proof of payment in the form of a deposit slip/EFT for the purchase of tender documents. No cash payments will be accepted at IDT offices. Queries should be e-mailed to lisemelot@idt.org.za
A compulsory briefing session will be held on Monday, 4 November 2013 at 10:00 at Sedibeng Water’s Regional Boardroom, Balkfontein near Bothaville. Sealed proposals, marked with the proposal number and the description of the proposal, must be placed into the tender box during office hours (07:00 to 16:00) at the reception area of Sedibeng Water on Thursday, 14 November 2013 at 11:00, whereafter the proposals will be opened in public and only the names of the tenderers will be read out. No telephonic, facsimile or late proposals will be accepted. Proposals will be rejected if the proposal number and description are not indicated on the sealed envelope. Sedibeng Water reserves the right to accept or decline any proposal or a part of any proposal and the lowest proposed amount will not necessarily be accepted. Tender adjudication will be based on the Sedibeng Water Procurement Policy. The Terms of Reference will be made available during the briefing session. For all Supply Chain-related enquiries, please contact Mrs Patience Nkwale at tel. (056) 515-0200/0367. Other enquiries may be directed to Mrs T Busakwe at tel. (056) 515-0200/0293. Human Communications 103892
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BREAKING NEW GR0UND
grainlink
A leading company, turning ideas into assets
Distell Ltd, a leading producer of wines, spirits, ciders and flavoured alcoholic beverages of high quality, invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the following key opportunity, based in Bloemfontein:
Sign/Ticket Writer
Reporting to the Regional Sales Manager Country District, OFS West, your key performance areas will include, but will not be limited to: ● the production and creation of requisitioned artwork ● ensuring the smooth operation of the studio/sign shop ● monitoring the stock levels of studio consumables, e.g. paint, vinyl, paper and brushes ● strict adherence to the Company’s work quality standards and housekeeping standards ● timeous execution of representative’s requisitions ● management of the Company’s assets ● performing general administrative duties. The successful candidate must preferably have the following qualifications/experience/ skills: ● minimum Grade 12 qualification ● proven artistic flair, with a high level of creativity ● 3-5 years’ experience in a studio environment, will be advantageous ● basic computer skills (MS Office suite) ● excellent communication skills ● must be self-driven and be able to work independently ● ability to perform under pressure ● must be a team player ● a desire to achieve beyond expectations ● willingness to travel and sleep out. We offer market-related remuneration packages, incorporating the valuable benefits of a large company. If you are interested and qualify, please forward your application/detailed CV with photos of art examples, via email to lherbst@distell.co.za or via fax: 086 765 8279. Closing date: 8 November 2013 at 15:00 Distell is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from all suitably qualified persons. If you have not heard from us within one month after the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful. We hereby thank you for your application. www.distell.co.za Your career is your greatest asset, people are ours.
Senwes, an agricultural organisation, has been at the forefront of South African agriculture for more than a century. The company has interests in the Free State, North West Province, as well as parts of the Northern Cape and Gauteng.
FITTER/BOILERMAKER Odendaalsrus Market-related remuneration package Senwes Grainlink has a Mechanisation Maintenance Division responsible for repairs, maintenance and upgrading of grain silo equipment, drying kilns, electronic equipment and sundry factories. The above-mentioned vacancy currently exists at this Division in Odendaalsrus. Job requirements: • Qualified Fitter or Boilermaker • At least 3 years’ relevant experience as a maintenance artisan with thorough knowledge of gearboxes, compressors and belt joints • Experience in welding and tackling would serve as a recommendation • Good people relations and communication skills. Job functions: The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of grain silos according to a scheduled maintenance programme including repair of gearboxes, compressors, general cleaning equipment as well as welding of gutters. Senwes is committed to transformation through the appointment of persons from designated groups and potential candidates from these groups will enjoy preference. Should you meet the above requirements and be of the opinion that you can make a contribution to the company, kindly complete the Application for Appointment document (A26/09), which can be electronically completed at www.senwes.co.za or is alternatively available from Theo Fourie at (018) 464-7405. If the document cannot be completed electronically, you may post it to: The Assistant General Manager: Human Resources, Senwes Limited, PO Box 31, Klerksdorp 2570, or fax 086 556 5965 or e-mail: theo.fourie@senwes.co.za Enquiries may be addressed to Theo Fourie at (018) 464-7405. Should we not have contacted you within six weeks of the closing date, you may assume that your application had been unsuccessful.
Closing date: 7 November 2013
www.senwes.co.za www.ayandambanga.co.za
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NEWS
Youths up to no good } Tladi Moloi
A DECADE ago Bethlehem, specifically the Bohlokong Township, used to live by its name which translates as place of pain. During that time the gangsters used to terrorise the location and made it ungovernable. People who have been living there for years will say: “There is no welcome here. You enter at your own risk.” For the most part they are referring back to those days. It is believed that when the current generation come together forming a group it is for the wrong reasons, which could be that they are using drugs or are friends in crime. The community say they don’t want the past to recur and say they don’t want groups, especially groups of young people, in the location. About 400 community members from Extension 3 came together on Thursday afternoon. The gathering was aimed at closing one of the houses which, according to them, is used by the young people to do bad things. They also allege that drugs are being used by learners who sometimes spent the night in the house. However, the group of 20 young people, their ages varying from 15 to 22 years, denied that they had been using drugs but admitted that they had been keeping themselves busy smoking hubbly bubbly. The group has been together for about seven months. Express Eastern Free State visited the house and spoke to them. Some are learners of the Ntsu Secondary
TROUBLE: The community members from Extension 3 in Bohlokong, Bethlehem, at the house which is allegedly used for mischief by the youth in that area. Photo: Tladi Moloi School, Bethlehem Comprehensive, Khanyeng and Bodikela Junior and Secondary School. Express EFS learnt that the house was owned by an 18-year-old boy who claimed that his parents had died a few years ago. Thabiso Mokoena (22) said they were not happy, because people were giving the wrong impression of them. “People think we are using drugs and that is not true,” he said. He said some of them were learners and they normally helped one
another with homework and other subjects when they met at the house. “This guy is our friend and we visit him every day after school. It is not true that we sleep there. We come after school and leave later in the day. We save our pocket money and after school we’ll buy something for him to eat,” he said. Mokoena said the police had searched the house about four times and not even once could they find even a bottle of beer or drugs. “Some of our members used to smoke dagga, but since we’ve been
together they don’t smoke anymore.” Mokoena said they normally went out with their dogs and hunted for animals so that they could feed their friend who did not work. Mathaba Mphuthu (69), a grandmother of one of the youngsters who is part of the group, said: “I don’t know what should I do with him. We have spoken to him on many occasions, but he never listens. “His mother has given up on him and he has also dropped out of school.”
Tieho Masoeu, the Ward 11 councillor, said he had received telephone complaints from some of the parents who claimed that they were afraid because those children were doing bad things. He said he had visited the area and on his arrival he found them there. “We need to involve the social workers so that they can get counselling and hopefully they will go back to school,” he said. Masoeu urged the community not to be angry at them because they are children.
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Mutuma wants more goals } Sidwell Guduka
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TUSSLE: Rodrick Mutuma (right) fights for the ball with Teko Modise of Mamelodi Sundowns.
Photo: Backpagepix
RODRICK MUTUMA is determined to build on a promising start to his Bloemfontein Celtic career by adding more assists and goals to his game. The Zimbabwean hitman arrived at Phunya Sele Sele during the January transfer window, joining Siwelele on a three-year contract from Dynamos from Zimbabwe. Mutuma has managed to find the back of the net twice so far this season. He is hoping to score many more in the green and white shirt – and the forward has spoken of his desire to contribute more in the assists stakes. “I’m very satisfied with my performances so far. I’m enjoying myself at Celtic. It’s a great club to play for and I just want to keep playing football,” the lanky striker told Express. “I just want to keep enjoying myself here. I have not set myself any targets in terms of scoring goals. But I want to score more goals and to create goals for my teammates as well,” he said. Despite the fact that Celtic have been struggling to win matches this season, Mutuma believes that the club can record a victory against Maritzburg United whom they welcome at the Kaizer Sebothelo Stadium in Botshabelo on Sunday at 15:30.
‘I’m very satis fied with my per formances so far. I’m enjoying my self at Celtic. It’s a great club to play for and I just want to keep playing football.’ – Rodrick Mutu ma “It’s going to be a tough encounter, but I’m positive we’ll collect three points on Sunday. “We dropped points unnecessarily in our previous matches. So we cannot afford to drop any more points, especially at home,” Mutuma said. Celtic are currently sitting 11th on the log with 8 points after 8 matches and they will have to be at their best to beat a stubborn United whom they always struggle to beat home and away. On the other hand, the team of choice are on position 6 on the table after collecting 11 points in 8 matches. A win for them will ensure that they stay in the top half of the log.
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Maluti FET aims high
Main challange is to convert chances - Ramorebodi } Teboho Setena
THE National First Division (NFD) football outfit, the Maluti FET College, has five games unbeaten as a confidence booster in the major challenger for permanent stay in the upper division. The QwaQwa-based side extended the winning streak when they narrowly beat the struggling Thanda Royal Zulu 1-0 away in Richards Bay last week. The result saw them claim a top spot in the NFD table, raising the prospect to finish in the top in their maiden season. Maluti have won three and drawn two matches of the five played. Delighted with the team’s steady rise, coach Morena Ramorebodi said that strides made thus far had boosted the players confidence in their mission to remain in the league. “Our target is to ensure we have at least 30 points by the end of the league’s first round. If we achieve this we’ll be safe from relegation. We fight to finish the season in the top of half of the log,’’ said Ramorebodi. Maluti is the only Free State edu-
cational institution team campaigning in the professional league and a first in the history of the province. The club was promoted via this year’s national play-offs of the South African Football Association (Safa) second division staged in Gauteng in July this year. However, the club’s coach, Ramorebodi, said there was still room for improvement in the team, adding that converting chances created during the matches as one of the main challenges his team has to content with. “Our main challenge is to convert the numerous chances we created during the matches. If only we can improve our finishing, I believe our mission to finish at the top can be accomplished,’’ he said. Ramorebodi said to ensure they kept their dream alive, they had to salvage maximum points when they met Sivutsa Stars and Chippa United in the two forthcoming league matches at Charles Mopeli Stadium in QwaQwa. “I’ll be happy to get four points if we can collect six points against
AIMING HIGH: Morena Ramoreboli. Stars and Chippa. We have to capitalize on playing at home, but we are expecting tough matches. The Stars want to redeem themselves while
Photo: Backpagepix
Chippa will be fighting to ensure they remain intact in the challenge to regain Premiership status.’’ Maluti will host the Stars this
Saturday followed by Chippa on 9 November. Both fixtures are scheduled for kickoff at 15:30.