FREE
ESTABLISHED 1991
WEDNESDAY 68 NOVEMBER 2013
WWW.EXPRESSNEWS.CO.ZA
LAUNCHED: The structure of the digital planetarium.
The universe awaits . . . ‘Planetarium makes you feel like you are an astronaut’
Lesego Ditheko NAVAL HILL, formerly known as the Franklin Nature Reserve, has much to be expected of it. One of the projects is the operating of a digital planetarium at the Lamont Hussey Observatory, which was launched last Friday by the National Department of Science and Technology, Free State Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Economic Affairs, together with the University of the Free State (UFS) and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. For aspiring scientists, astronauts, universe fanatics and Science subject learners from around the province, even around the country, some of whom have only had a glimpse of our universe through a home telescope and sci-fi movies, Naval Hill has made it possible to take a virtual trip around the 400 million light-year-sized universe.
Astronauts from South Africa and America were part of the amazing launch of the full 3-D view of the world, its universe and the other universes within the 400 million light-year spectrum. Amongst the guests who were present, were Mike Masutha, the deputy minister of Science and Technology, Khotso Mokhele, UFS chancellor, together with Professor Nicky Morgan, vice-rector, the MEC of Education, Tate Makgoe, MEC of Tourism, Mosebenzi Zwane, and Professor Pat Seitzer of the University of Michigan (USA). “Jwale ke nako ya kotulo (today we are harvesting what we have planted four years go). We are taking a historic step that will change the astro-tourism forever in this country. Naval Hill will become the home of the first digital planetarium in Sub-Saharan Africa and truly will be a huge success,” said MEC Zwane. Amongst the guests there were five members of the Unicom Primary School in Tweespruit, as well as Lizeppe von Molendorff, principal of the
school, the school’s Science teacher, Susan Usher, and her learners Mbotywase Mafereka, Kagisho Motale, Boitumelo Mokoena and Thabiso Mphakalatsi, who won the National Astro Quiz Schools Competition which took place on 10 May this year. According to Usher, the learners only took a month to prepare for the competition and the criteria she used to choose the team was simple. She said she placed the learners in groups and then identified those who were interested in the subject. The Old Mutual Foundation’s head, Clarence Tshitereke, was also called to the podium and he announced that next year in June the foundation would be taking the four learners and their teacher on an all-expenses paid trip to Sutherland as, according to Pat Seitzer, it has the most natural and splendid view of the universe’s Milky Way and is the place where an astronomer should start visiting when doing research. Education MEC Tate Makgoe, expressed the experience felt in the planetarium when it was
displayed. “This was an exciting and phenomenal experience. This experience makes you feel like you are an astronaut,” said Makgoe. He also outlined that the institution would be the best place for aspiring learners to come and experience the horizon-opening atmosphere. “One important detail which we should take note of is that we can’t be importing scientists as astronauts from abroad as we have the tools and infrastructure to groom our own scientists and astronauts,” said Makgoe. Prof. Matie Hoffman of the Department of Physics at the UFS was delighted by Minister Derek Hanekom, though in absentia, who said the recognition and national interest in the project demonstrated the importance of the first digital planetarium in Sub-Saharan Africa to the advancement of science and astronomy. “It is evidence for a facility like this to train the next generation of scientists,” he said.
2
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
NEWS
Internships for unemployed graduates offered } Sidwell Guduka HOWARD NDABA, the director of Communications for the Free State Department of Education, has pledged his department will offer 100 unemployed graduates work experience in its offices. “The 100 graduates will be placed within the Department of Education for experiential learning in areas of communication and journalism, internal audit, information technology, service delivery improvement, supply chain management, research and policy development, financial management and civil engineering,” Ndaba told Express on Tuesday. He said the purpose of the internship programme was to address skills shortage by providing unemployed graduates with muchneeded work experience to increase their em-
ployability. Application forms are available from the Free State Department of Education at the Sinodale Building, St Andrew’s Street in Bloemfontein and at the Mangaung Metro Municipality offices. Applicants should include the following documents on their applications: certified copy of gr. 12 certificates, certified copies of all certificates, certified copies of identity document and curriculum vitae. The cut-off date for submitting applications is 29 November, and late applications will not be considered. The successful candidates will commence their duties in January 2014 and the contract will expire at the end of December 2014. During that one-year period, interns will be paid a stipend of R4 035 per month.
Claims the lives of two people THE fire-fighters are assessing the situation at the scene of an accident that claimed two lives on the N1 Road near the Nelson Mandela off-ramp in Bloemfontein on Friday. Photo: Maradine Whitehorn
Health, safety in spotlight THE Free State branch of the South African Association for Occupational Health and Safety (Saiosh) will present a conference and exhibition at the President Hotel in Bloemfontein on 21 November. Registration is at 08:00 and the conference starts at 09:00. Topics include legal updates by the Department of Labour, registration of practitioners
in the construction field, training service providers, specifications and safety plans. The exhibition will offer the latest products in the occupational health and safety field. Costs are R295 per person. Bookings are essential. To make your booking please send an email to info@saiosh.co.za. or phone Gillian Sue on 031-708-4575 or 082-701-9149.
SKILLIE BESTER (middle) was named coach of the year by the Free State Coaches Association at the Free State Stadium on Wednesday. With him are Jan Ackerman (left), chairman: Free State Coaches Association, and Cedric Carson (right), deputy president: Free State Rugby Union. Photo: Voight Mokone
HOWARD NDABA, director of Communications at the Department of Education.
Kids Carnival a huge hit
THE excitement was evident at the Our Childand Youth-Care Centre last Saturday as children from all over Bloemfontein scrambled to put the finishing touches to both their products and performances just in time for Z PR’s Kids Carnival. Kids Carnival is an entrepreneurship programme for young people presented in aid of the Our Child- and Youth-Care Centre, where kids from all walks of life between 6 and 17 either sell their inventive wares at a bustling flea market or wow the audience with their energetic stage performances. The idea is to not only empower children, but to also develop their business skills by offering them an opportunity to sell their products and services. An excess of 700 people showed up to support our young entrepreneurs and the Engo Centre. Guests received a courtesy goody bag from Beauty Factory, SpecSavers and Broadway Sweets. Organiser Lynne Landman said: “My team worked extremely hard in preparation for the Kids Carnival. I am grateful to all the people that came to support the children on Saturday as well as to all our great sponsors. Without you this day would not have been possible.” The most important factor in the day was that the Engo Centre (Ons Kinderhuis) managed to raise R2 959,70. Frikkie van Dyk, headmaster of Ons Kinderhuis, said: “The kids had such a good time – especially with the water slides and sweetstalls. We definitely have to do this again in 2014.” For information regarding Kids Carnival, contact the organisers on 051-522-9574 or email kids@zpr.co.za.
KIDS strutting their stuff at the Our Child- and Youth-Care Centre in Bloemfontein.
Supplied
Photo:
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
NEWS
Fire leaves single parent destitute A FAMILY has been left homeless after a fire gutted their home in Freedom Square, Bloemfontein, on Sunday. Annie Jansen (52) and one of her three children, aged three years, ran for their lives as the fire swept through their home. According to Jansen, the fire started in the bedroom at about 14:00. Within minutes, the home was thoroughly engulfed by the flames. Her neighbours rushed to help extinguish the fire, but all this was in vain. “My son and I were having lunch in the house and he went outside to play. A few minutes later, I went outside to check on him. When I got back into the house I realised that the wardrobe was on fire. “The people passing by, my neighbours and I tried to put out the fire without any success. The firefighters arrived just on time to extinguish the fire, but the damage was done,” Jansen told Express. “I really don’t know what was the cause of the fire. Except for the television, all electric appliances in the house were switched off. Maybe someone wanted to kill us with Vutha,” she said. The tragedy couldn’t have come at a worst time. Jansen is unemployed and she struggles to make ends meet. “I’m not working and I don’t know how I’m going to fix the house, let alone replace the furniture and other stuff that have been destroyed by fire. “We have nothing left. What have I done to deserve this cruel thing? The little food I had for my family was also destroyed by the fire. I really do not know what to do. We are left with only the clothes we were wearing,” Jansen pleaded with anyone who could assist her in this regard. “After the fire, I contacted the ward councillor for help. But he said there was nothing they could do to help me as the municipality. I’m hurting because I don’t know where my help would come from,” she said. Matikane Nkwe, ward councillor, said the only thing they could do to assist Jansen was to provide her with shelter if she didn’t have a place to stay.
ANNIE JANSEN, the single mother of three children who lost almost everything when her house in Freedom Square in Bloemfontein was destroyed by a mysterious fire on Sunday. Photo:
Sidwell Guduka
OGILVY CAPE TOWN 62950/WIND/FP/1
} Sidwell Guduka
YOU’LL BE BACK FOR MORE Earn 30 points in one visit and receive a free meal on your next visit. Rules and full offer on suninternational.com/specials/Pages/default.aspx?itemid=318 Contact details: +27 51 410 2000 • windmillcasino@suninternational.com
WINDMILL CASINO SUPPORTS RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING. GAMBLING FOR PERSONS 18 YEARS AND OLDER. WINNERS KNOW WHEN TO STOP. NATIONAL
RESPONSIBLE
GAMBLING
TOLL-FREE
COUNSELLING
LINE
0800 006 008. SUN INTERNATIONAL CASINOS ARE LICENSED CASINOS.
3
4
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
NEWS
Magashule gives Zuma the thumbs up } Selloane Khalane
LOBBYING: The Free State ANC’s chairperson and premier, Ace Magashule, rallies support for Jacob Zuma to get him to a second term in office as President of South Africa ahead of next year’s general election. Photo: Sidwell Guduka
LOBBYING for support for preferred candidates to represent the ANC in government began ahead of the country’s general election next year. The ruling party in the Free State started its race at the provincial list congress held last Thursday in Welkom with Ace Magashule, the ANC’s chairperson and premier, urging members to give President Jacob Zuma a vote of confidence by nominating him. “President Zuma must be number one on your list,” said Magashule, addressing more than 500 delegates from 222 branches across the province. Zuma’s nomination will grant him a second term in office as president of South Africa having already secured a second term as party leader. He was re-elected unopposed as the party’s leader at last year’s national congress held in Bloemfontein. The ANC’s provincial congress, which was a week ago rescheduled for last Thursday, saw members nominate their preferred leaders to represent the party in both provincial and national legislatures after next year’s general election. Maga- shule encouraged delegates to support the current national leadership, adding that the party intended to retain 60% of the current members of legislature in the province. Referring to rumours of a rift between his deputy and the Mangaung Metro executive mayor, Thabo Manyoni, Magashule said individuals and the media would not sow divisions between them. “Manyoni and I are solid,” he said. The same sentiments were shared by Manyoni who pronounced the close bond he has with his long-time ally Magashule: “Just because we don’t always agree does not
mean there is fallout between us. “As long as there is Ace Magashule in leadership, I will always be comfortable,” he added. The ANC provincial secretary, William Bulwane, said delegates were to vote for 30 candidates provincially who will represent the party locally. According to Bulwane, additional members could be added to ensure the party has a reserve list. With the election looming the party is determined to triple its efforts to reclaim the four seats the party lost to opposition parties in the previous election in 2009. Although Bulwane said the Free State MEC for Sports, Dan Kgothule, remains a loyal member of the party, several delegates at the conference who wanted to be anonymous said Kgothule’s head was on the chopping block. “Kgothule’s name might not appear on the list when the results are revealed,” said a delegate. The Free State chairperson of Cosatu and member of the ANC Free State provincial executive committee, Sam Mashinini, told journalists that Magashule’s long reign as chairperson of the party in the province was democratic. “You cannot dictate to democracy,” Mashinini emphasised. Bulwane said the ANC was not worried about the inroads made by Julius Malema’s political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). “It is a matter of concern because or young comrades are flocking to EFF without understanding the economic policies of the party,” Bulwane explained. Results of the much anticipated list conference are expected to be revealed after 10 days from the day of nomination.
Tsoha Moafrika o emele puo ya hao MALOBA mona profesa Jonathan Jansen o sa tswa etsa boipiletso kapa hona ho tsebahatsa takatso ya hae ya hore bana bohle mona Afrika Borwa ba rutwe ka English feela. Mona he ntate Jansen o fositse ditaba e le ka nnete! Molemong wa ba nanahang jwalo ka yena ke batla ho hlakisa dintlha tse latelang. Molao wa Motheo wa na-
ha ena ya heso (Karolo ya 6(1)) o sireletsa dipuo tsohle tse buuwang naheng. Ebang re ne re ka etsa jwalo ka ha a nahana, re tla be re tlola Molao wa Motheo e leng ona molao o ka sehloohong naheng ena. Ntle le moo, profesa Jansen ke motho wa ho qetela wa ho bua ka taba ya dipuo le hore bana ba rona na rutwe ka leleme lefe. Ke bua
tjena hoba yena o bile lehlohonolo la ho rutwa ka leleme la hae ho tloha poraemari ho fihlela a phethela dithuto tsa hae. Bohloko ba seeta bo utluwa ke monga sona mme ha ke makale ke hona ha serutehi sena se ntse se itorela ha monate tjena... Profesa ha a so utlwe bohloko ba batswadi ba ho thweng bana ba bona ke dithoto hobane feela ba sa tsebe English. Profesa o sitwa ho utlwisisa koduwo e etswang dikellellong tsa bana, hoo ba sitwang ho itshepa ha ba se ba hodile. Taba ena ebile e nosetsa mohopolo o fosahetseng wa hore ha o rutehile ke ha o ntsha sekgowa sena ka dinko. Ditaba tsena tsa hae di ka sebetsa feela naheng eo Molao wa Motheo o reng ho sebediswe puo e le nngwe feela. Se boelang se makatsa le ho feta ke hore yena profesa Jansen ke mookamedi wa yunivesithi e rupellang ka puo ya Afrikaans! Ke hobaneng a sa qale ka yona yunivesithi ena ya hae a e etse ya English feela?! Karolo ya 29(2) ya Bili ya Ditokelo le yona e tiisa taba e reng motho mang kapa mang o na le tokelo ya ho fumana thuto ditheong tsa setjhaba ka puo efe kapa efe ya semmuso le ya boikgethelo ba bona, ha feela seo e le taba e ka etsahalang ntle le tshita efe kapa efe. Ke ka hoo mmuso o tlamehang maoto le matsoho ho lokisa diphoso tse hlodilweng ke kgethollo hore dipuo tse neng di sa natswe le tsona di phahamiswe, di ntshetswe pele hore le tsona di lekalekane le English le Afrikaans. Karolo ya 6(2) ya Molao wa Motheo e toboketsa taba ena. Bothata bo bileng teng feela mona naheng ya rona ke hore re ratile ho bua haholo empa ha re phethise. Diphuputso tse ngata di entswe mabapi le ho rutwa ha bana ka leleme la bona mme tsohle di supa hore ena ke yona tsela e nepahetseng. Ke hona jwale moo lefapha la thuto ya motheo le phaphamang mme le tla qala ho phethahatsa ditaba tsena ho tloha isao haholoholo dikolong tsane tse neng di tse-
A re bueng Vusi Ntlakana PanSALB Free State Manager jwa e le tsa ‘Model C’. Bothata bo boholo mona ha se maleme a rona, bothata ke ho hloleha ha batswadi le mmuso ho emela nnete. Ebang batswadi ba batho ba batsho ba ne ba emela ditaba tsa puo ka maoto nkabe re kgathile tema e kgolo. Ebang o na le qeaqeo ya sena hlodisa feela mohlala wa batswadi ba puo ya Afrikaans. Ke dikolo tse kae tse ntseng di tswella ho ruta ka puo ena? Ha o ka sheba dipheto tsa bona tsa materiki o bona phapang e kgolo pakeng tsa bona le tsena tseo bana ba sa rutweng ka leleme la bona. Se lokelang ho etswa ke hore ho fumanwe matitjhere a rupelletsweng ka botlalo a tsebang ho ruta maleme ana a rona. Nako ya hore mang kapa mang a nne a tanakelle dipuong tsa rona e fetile. Feela tsena tsohle e tla dula e le mafela ebang rona basebedisi ba maleme ana re tla dula re phuthile matsoho ha baditjhaba ba ‘re nahanela’ ka lebaka la ho inyatsa. Ka bomadimabe bongata ba batho ba batsho ba hlahelletseng ka mahetla setjhabeng ha ba fumana monyetla wa ho bua ba sebedisa yona English ena! Ha ba qeta ba llisa ba llang ka hore leleme kapa puo ya bona ya letswele ‘e thata’! Ke nka batho bana e le mahatammoho le batho ba menahano e fosahetseng jwalo ka profesa Jansen tjena. Tsoha Moafrika o emele puo ya leleme la hao, otlowele ho phuta matsoho.
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
5
NEWS
MEC discusses corruption } Lesego Ditheko
PHILIP HENNING
Photo: Supplied
Philip a true tennis star PHILIP HENNING, a gr. 7 learner of Grey College in Bloemfontein, has been chosen as the SuperSport Let’s Play Sports Star of the Month for October for Express Bloemfontein. He is the Free State boys u.12 top tennis player as well as the top-ranked boys u.12 player in South Africa. Philip reached a number of tennis achievements in 2013. He was chosen for both the Southern Free State and Free State tennis teams and participated in the interprovincial tournament in April. At this tournament Philip was chosen as the best boys player and was selected to represent the South African Schools tennis team (nr.1 player) touring to Malaysia. In the 2013 season Philip participated in numerous National Key-Health tennis tournaments across the country. He won both the singles and doubles titles back-toback in five of these national tournaments – an achievement difficult to repeat. During September Philip participated in the South African Junior National Tournament held in Bloemfontein. Philip won both the singles and doubles titles and was crowned the South African junior boys u.12 national champion for 2013. He also won both these titles in 2012 – making him the Sout African champion for the second year running. The Nike Junior Masters Tennis Tournament was held in October in Potchefstroom. The eight top players (u.12 and u.14) in South Africa participate in this tournament and Philip was invited to play in the u.14 section. Philip is also a keen hockey player. He plays for his school’s first hockey team and was also selected to represent the Southern Free State at the interprovincial hockey tournament in Cape Town in July. Philip’s sports motto is: “I choose to give it my all. Train like you are the worst player. Play like you
are the best player. Practise till you are ready to drop, then don’t drop.” Philip is the last Sports Star of the Month for Express for 2013. He will now compete for the coveted title of Sports Star of the Year at a private function to be held Friday.
ELZABE ROCKMAN, the MEC for Finance in the Free State, joined Rudolf Laubscher of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), Gerhard Geldenhuys of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), and Anton Nicolaison, provincial head of Standard Bank, in a partnership at the media launch of the Fraud, Corruption and Risk Awareness Seminar in support of the International Fraud Awareness Week. While neither government institutions nor the private sector is exempt from the prevalence or percep- FROM left are Rudolph Laubscher, ACFE Free State Chairman, Elzabe Rockman, MEC for Finance in the Free State, Photo: Lesego Ditheko tion of fraud, society and Standard Bank’s Provincial Head, Anton Nicoliason. as a whole should take note that this trend is a societal problem government and the private sector. service, with the Free State standing at 4.2%. and requires joint collaboration and cooperaThe MEC then referred to a survey that was Rockman also made the media aware that tion from all sections of society. done recently by Stats SA. South African corruption was taking place not only in the Rockman said fraud and corruption are of- households were asked if any government offi- public sector, but also in the private sector. ten associated with government. “However, in cial or public official had asked for money, fa- “Both sides should be addressed and we are the private sector there are much more unno- vours or presents for a service that he/she was pleased to have our partners on board.” ticed acts of fraud and corruption with devas- legally required to perform. The results were Rockman added the number of cases that had tating effects to livelihoods of many of our peo- that 4.5% had. been reported within government departple,” she added. The results also showed that the highest pro- ments had increased. She made an example that if a head of a com- portion of such incidents was reported in GauThe Treasury urged the public to support the pany was implicated in acts of fraud and cor- teng with 10.1%, North-West with 4.9% and the anti-fraud and corruption campaign. ruption, this often led to loss of jobs and de- Free State followed with 4.7%. The least “The seminars will take place in the provstruction of family life. She continued that as number of incidents of corruption, on the other ince, starting from 5 November in Bloemfonin government, fraud detection and risk man- hand, were reported in KwaZulu-Natal stand- tein, Bethlehem and Kroonstad as these places agement processes should focus on all levels ing at 2.3%, Western Cape with 1.5% and East- have a high number of corruption and fraud and seek to prevent outside corrupting influ- ern Cape with 1.1%. Approximately 4.2% were taking place within the government departences to honest and innocent people, both in asked for money by government officials for a ments,” Rockman said.
6
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
NEWS
Protect the children’s human rights } Flora Teckie WE just celebrated another National Children’s Day. It is appropriate to reflect on the progress being made towards the realization and promotion of the rights of children. Since the adoption of the Declaration on the Rights of the Child in 1959, the international community has gradually recognized the special relevance of human rights to children. However, it is important that beyond the symbolic significance of such documents their objectives are fully implemented. Considering the rising evidence of extreme hardship and abuse suffered by the children of the world, there is need for concrete, determined and urgent action. Future generations will be better able to govern the affairs of humankind and guarantee that the rights of all are respected if the rights of today’s children are protected and their full development is assured. The Bahá’í Writings emphasize that the child must not be oppressed or censured because it is undeveloped; it must be patiently trained. Over 120 million children – the majority of them girls – currently do not have access to basic education. Development and education of every child, their personality, talents, mental and physical abilities and spiritual qualities to their fullest potential is the right of every child – whether boys or girls.
FLORA TECKIE According to the Bahá’í Writings it is enjoined upon the father and mother, as a duty, to strive with all effort to train the daughter and the son, to nurse them from the breast of knowledge and to rear them in the bosom of sciences and arts. In addition to their intellectual development, our children need to be nurtured spiritually. They must be constantly encouraged and made ea-
ger to gain all the summits of human accomplishment, so that from their earliest years they will be taught to have high aims, to conduct themselves well, to be chaste, pure, and undefiled, and will learn to be of powerful resolve and firm of purpose in all things. Children should be given the opportunity to choose a profession that they have an interest in and a natural ability for while they are encouraged to acquire branches of knowledge which are of benefit to humanity. They should be taught to investigate for themselves all matters including religion, instead of just imitating adults. While teaching our children about their rights is crucial, it is as important that they are made aware of the corresponding responsibilities – towards their families, their school and communities. Besides they should be taught from young ages about their responsibility to express their God given talents and capacities in service to humanity. Children should be disciplined, but not in a harsh manner that hurts them physically or emotionally. The type of education we provide for our children should make it possible for them to function effectively in an integrated world society. It should be the kind of education which will enable them to live in harmony and peace, in an atmosphere of understanding, dialogue and respect for others. For feedback send an email to mangaung@bahailsa.org.za or call 082-773-8301.
Broadcast project set to help matrics } Lesego Ditheko THE level of education is being taken to new heights. This is due to the new way of communication that the Free State Education Department introduced 2 years ago at all 64 schools around the province. Together with Vo-
dacom and the University of the Free State, the department has embarked on a technological journey that will ensure that not only this year’s final matric results, but also in years to come, will improve rapidly through good quality teaching. The Internet
Broadcast Project is a two-way communication method via internet that was introduced in schools. A three-hour daily broadcast is done by teachers who excel in particular subjects to help the learners to understand the subjects and to help them be prepared for their final examinations.
The project’s head, Saski Musgrave, said what they were aiming at with the project was to provide the opportunity and support for schools to become future-oriented organisations that build upon their traditional strengths. In the meantime it will be updating curriculum content, teaching practices, management approaches and provide technology tools to best serve the students of today and tomorrow through the live broadcasting and continuous training. One of the Tsoseletso High School’s learners, Lerato Moreosele, who is in matric, said the department had done a great deal by introducing the project in schools in that it helped with preparation tips on how to study. “The teacher who we interact with during the presentation gives us enough time to answer questions by typing them and sending them during the lesson and the reply is received instantly,” said Moreosele. The MEC for Education, Tate Makgoe, said: “With this project already in place, we believe as the department that this year’s results will be highly improved and as a promise, all the matric learners who pass with level 7 will be awarded bursaries to go study at whichever tertiary institution they like.”
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
7
NEWS
Leaders pray for a better SA } Lesego Ditheko RELIGIOUS LEADERS and representatives around the province heard the call and responded to the invitation sent out by the Public Protector. Leaders from religions such as the Muslim faith, Christianity, Rastafari, the Bahai faith, Kourant Church and African traditional healers, together with Anglican Church pastors amongst others, came together at the Bram Fischer Municipal Building in Bloemfontein recently to pray for the corruption, crime and satanic events that have been prevalent around the country. Led by Pastor Mary Lebopo, who is the Mangaung Municipality’s Moral Regeneration Movement coordinator, the interfaith prayer was organised with the aim to pray for the bad things taking place in the country. The African Traditional Religion led by Mamothibeli Sehlabo, who started off events by praying Thapelo Ya Basotho, focused on the beast that was well on its way to earth to devour the clean-spirited hearts. This prayer was also focused on the rape incidents of children younger than five years. The recent spree of gangsterism and satanic murders that have been reported have raised alarms and prompted all religions to come together to pray for the government to get down on its knees to pray for its people. One of the religious leaders and representatives, Sherine Davids of the Islam religion, presented the faith and beliefs of Islam. Davids outlined that what the world saw of suicide bombings, did not reflect on the Islam religion. At the prayer meeting and during the service, hymns were sung to praise God and ask for his forgiveness upon this country. Prior to the conclusion, Pastor Tshepo
AFRICAN TRADITIONAL CHURCH LEADERS leading a prayer at the interfaith prayer service. Motsoenyane, who represented the Anglican churches in the region, led the candle-light prayer. “As we light-up these candles, let us look deep into our hearts and really ask God to guide us, the country and our leaders in the
Let Jesus be your miracle
} Pastor Willie Norris WE look at the third water in the Bible. The two waters in the Old Testament brought forth death. The same water in the New Testament is changed for our benefit. Jesus was at a wedding ceremony at Cana in Galilee. The wine for the guests was finished. Read what Jesus did at this wedding ceremony. John 2:7-9-17 (NIV): Jesus said to the servants: “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim. [8] Then he told them: “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.” They did so, [9] and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realise where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside [17]. His disciples remembered that it is written: Zeal for your house will consume me. Jesus took the same water that we read about in the Old Testament. He turned the water into wine. This was the introduction of the new life that will come through Jesus by changing death to life. That is the meaning of that miracle. How fortunate are we to have that miracle
given to us. We all have need for a new life and we know that in Jesus such change is possible. Who can change death to life, only Jesus can. We need this life-changing miracle in our lives. Some people are at a very low in their lives at the moment. Some standing at the bitter waters of Marah. Others are at the bridge of being devoured by the water, waves of destruction. Yet there is an outcome for everyone. Drink the new miracle of water turned into wine. Your worst experience will be turned miraculously into wine. Yes, everything and anything can be turned into wine. Just allow Jesus to be the main guest of your situation and allow him to perform your miracle.
Collect lost documents
S. Medical ) XP Xolani
Life may well be about the journey... ...but it’s also how you finish. With almost 100 years’ experience in funeral insurance and burial services, AVBOB ensures that you and your loved ones are well looked after.
GET UP TO R4000 DISCOUNT OFF A FUNERAL All lives insured under an AVBOB policy qualify for free transportation of the deceased within South Africa and up to R4000 discount off the funeral, provided the funeral is conducted by AVBOB Funeral Service.
Bloemfontein Branch Cnr Krause & President Street Oranje Sig Bloemfontein Tel: (051) 447 1011
S ID books: ) Lehlohonono Godfrey Mathafeni – Reddersburg. ) Reabetsoe Makakole - Pellissier. ) Lehlohonolo Kalebe Nthako – Thabong, Welkom. )Sekila Jacob – Khoarai – St Helena, Welkom. S Driver’s XP Mhlongo SJ Khotle PJC Tait J Matthee
Before the closing prayer, Motsoenyane pleaded with the religious leaders present to uphold the word “integrity”, which is the second word in the theme “Accountability, Integrity, Responsibility” of the Public Protector.
For more information please visit our nearest branch or contact us at
WE appeal to the following people to come and collect their lost documents at Express’s offices, 64 Henry Street, Bloemfontein.
) ) ) )
quest for integrity and ask him to build us from within to the outside so to be the representations of His image and the love He showed us when He brought His only begotten Son to die for our sins,” said Motsoenyane.
Photo: Lesego Ditheko
licences:
Aid
Terms and Conditions apply. AVBOB Mutual Assurance Society is an authorised service provider.
card:
PLEASE come and collect your vital documents.
AVB EXPRESS FS 1
8
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
NEWS
DISTURBED: Yesterday we were happy winning, being double champions with the same players that we are booing today, says a Kaizer Chiefs fan.
No need for booing } BILLY KOKAMI, Kaizer Chiefs Supporters Branch, Kroonstad:
IF other supporters or fans are not confident of coming to our club games to support our players we are requesting you to stay at home and watch the games on TV, then you will spare us witnessing your bad sportsman spirit or your anti-sport behaviour. We as legitimate supporters of the Kaizer Chiefs Kroonstad Branch, are taking a stand to discourage and condemn this bad behaviour of booing our own players. We want also to inform everyone in the football fraternity that we will rally behind our players, technical team, management and all staff at the Naturena Village. We will ensure that in all of our meetings, events, funerals, et cetera – we will advocate this slogan:
Away with booing of players, because we take this action as a serious misconduct. Those who are booing our players are putting the name of the Kaizer Chiefs Football Club into disrepute. We are urging or appealing to leadership from various branches across the country that we must educate members about the importance of supporting our players when they are not performing well, rather than booing them. I think we should take serious disciplinary action against members who are misbehaving or causing problems under the banners and name of our beloved club, because this behaviour does not kill only the souls of players, but is killing the whole club and the entire soul of football in the world. Our worry now is we are turning ourselves into a laughing stock and
this is uncalled for. Yesterday we were happy winning, being double champions with the same players that we are booing today – that is being “disingenuous” to our club motto, Love & Peace, so it means we are contradicting ourselves, because there are no love and no peace in booing our players. In conclusion, on behalf of the supporters who portray that bad behaviour of booing players, we want to apologise to the chairman, Kaizer Motaung, management, the coach and his technical team; and lastly, our beloved players. We are very sorry and ashamed of that unacceptable behaviour, we love you all. If we are saying we love this club and we are real supporters let us kick out this behaviour because it is destructive, impious and unprofessional. Let us give our team more than 100% support.
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
9
NEWS
TATE MAKGOE, MEC of Education in the Free State, encouraging gr. 12 learners at the Kaelang Senior Secondary to do well in their final exams.
MEC motivates matrics to pass } Lesego Ditheko MORE than 28 0000 full-time learners and 3 213 part-time candidates in the Free State are currently writing their gr. 12 final examinations. Tate Makgoe, MEC of Education in the province, last week visited the Lekhulong Senior Secondary and Kaelang Senior Secondary School to encourage learners to pass their exams. He said the reason the two schools were chosen was because of their gr. 12 pass rate performance last year, which was at the 60% level. “We regard a 60% and below pass rate as underperformance, hence we chose these two schools because as far as we are concerned these are underperforming schools. We decided to intervene since the beginning of the year giving them all the necessary support and assistance we could for them to improve,” said Makgoe. The appointment of the new principal, Teboho Matuka, at Kaelang Secondary last year shows that the department heeded the school’s cry for help. “I was appointed at the school on 12 July 2012. Before my appointment the school’s pass rate was 61%. After my appointment the results improved by 7%, which gave us a push to reach 69.2%. “This year, due the department’s support, we gave a promise that we will achieve an 80% pass rate,” said Matuka. This confidence that the principal upholds so much is because, according to him, in the four subjects of Mathematics, Physical Science, Accounting and Economics, there are 12 learners that the school is sure of will reach the 7th level. Within that number, one learner in particular, Rethabile Matale, is amongst the top most achievers at the Kaelang Secondary School. According to the principal, Matale has been performing on the level 6 and 7 marks throughout the year. “I am confident that I’ll perform better than September’s exam because there are new concepts that we have learned and now I fully understand. “Not that I was born intelligent but the difference between the others and I is that I
“Last year, we had only 7 learners and we obtained a 78% pass rate. This year’s p a s s r a t e g o a l i s 10 0 % because I have two learners specifically who I believe, due to their performance will get us to that level.” – Godfrey Mateane put more time and effort into my studies and less into friends,” says Matale, who plans on studying BSc Genetics at University of Free State. The Lekhulong Secondary School, which is next door to the Kaelang Secondary School, is also one of the schools that the department visited. There the Education MEC also encouraged the learners to study and to pass at level 7. “I believe in you, work hard and believe that nothing can stop you,” said Makgoe. The school’s principal indicated that the school had only five matric learners who were doing Accounting and Chomane Mosala is one of them. “I feel confident that we are going to perform better. I think the way we have been performing we’ll reach those highest levels. My hope is that next year’s grade 12 learners are encouraged to perform better then the class of 2013. Their results must be better than ours the end of next year,” said Mosala. Godfrey Mateane is the Accounting teacher at the Lekhulong Secondary School and he said he was highly motivated by the MEC’s speech and the target with his five learners has been 100% throughout the year. “Last year, we had only 7 learners and we obtained a 78% pass rate. This year’s pass rate goal is 100% because I have two learners specifically who I believe, due to their performance, will get us to that level,” said Mateane.
Photo: Lesego Ditheko
10
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
NEWS Celebrate with graduates CELEBRATION: The Boitumelo Day-Care Crèche on Friday held their annual graduation ceremony at the Presbyterian Church in Batho Location, Bloemfontein. Photo: Sidwell Guduka
SAPS HORSE PATROL: Bloemfontein’s SAPS Park Road officers patrolling Bloemfontein on their horses, because of the busy streets of Mangaung a month away from the festive season. The SAPS will ensure the safety of the people. Photo: Lesego Ditheko
FROM the left are Adv. Michael Masuthu, deputy minister of Science and Technology, Prof. Matie Hoffman, manager of the planetarium, Jan Harm Greyling, facilitator of the project, Sibongile Mazibuku, Mangaung city manager, and Maneheng Tsomela, member of the mayoral committee at the launch of the first digital planetarium in the Sub-Saharian Africa at Naval Hill in Bloemfontein on Friday. Photo: Charl Devenish/Foto24 TOGETHER AGAIN: The Dlhaminis had their annual family reunion celebration at Bochabela in Bloemfontein over the weekend. Photo: Sidwell Guduka.
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
PERSOONLIKE DIENSTE
VOERTUIE
DAGSORG & CRÈCHES
MOTORS TE KOOP 1410
Creche in Watkey Street, Oranjesig. Children from 3 years to 5 years. Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 17:30. R600 per month, includes food. Phone Mirinda at 051 447 1838.
3025
2000 Opel Astra Executive 2 L: White. 240 000 km. Good condition. R45 000. Phone 082 571 0048.
REGSDIENSTE 1440
D'METRI MOTORS FSP 28260 Tel. 051 447 1400/ 051 430 1833. VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.dmetri.co.za We buy and sell quality used vihcles. Need a car? On ITC? No problem! Call Gregory 073 842 8619. Citroën C3: 2005-model. R45 000. Silver Gold. Good condition. Contact 083 760 5254.
EIENDOMME
LENINGS 1445
HUISE TE KOOP 3275
Excellent investment opportunity: 5 houses for sale in Brandfort, only R1,2 million. Rental income R10 000 p.m. Buyer must take whole package. Owner moved to Lichtenburg. Phone Mr Pienaar: 082 371 5312.
LEND, SPEND AND ENJOY! Loans from R500 - R7 500. Send a Please Call Me to: 078 765 7638/076 977 2168/ 082 514 7676. WE WILL HELP YOU!
OPLEIDING & OPVOEDING 1480
SPECIAL TRAINING: FIRST AID Home-based Care HIV/Aids Counselling TB. Call 083 768 9392.
Blomanda: R550 000. 3 bedrooms (bic), 1 bathroom, bic, separate toilet, dining room, lounge, kitchen (biu) and stove, garage, paved and fenced. Fauna: R840 000. 3 bedrooms (biu), 1 bathroom, separate toilet, dining room, lounge, kitchen (biu), double garage, swimming pool. Bayswater: R1,4 mil. 4 bedrooms (bic), dining room, lounge, TV room, kitchen (bic) and stove, double carport, outside rooms and toilet, swimming pool. 081 010 1661. Phola Park: R180 000 2 bedrooms, bathr, lounge, kitchen, fenced. Rocklands: R650 000 3 bedrooms (bic), 2 bathr, dining room, lounge, kitchen (biu and stove), double garage, braai area. Navalsig: R590 000 (town house) 3 bedroom (bic), bathr, dining room, lounge, kitchen biu, garage, garden. Brenda 082 042 2837. Brandfort, Masilonyana: Neat 3-bedr houses from R430 000. SMS 'BRANDFORT' to 082 397 8650.
TE KOOP
ALLERLEI 1655
Rietfontein: R197 000. 7-roomed house with 3 back rooms and garage. Tiled and carpeted rooms with built-in cupboards and study. Call 073 352 4436. Fichardt Park: 3 bedrooms, dining, lounge, toilet, separate bathroom, toilet in main bedroom, garage plus outside toilet, R730 000. Botshabelo G- Section: 6-room, R60 000. Botshabelo H2: 3 bedrooms, dining, kitchen, bathroom, toilet, big yard, R310 000. Contact 073 546 6386 or 078 600 9225. Phase 2/Bloemanda: R620000. 3 bedr, kitchen (bic), eye level and stove, lounge, dining, study, 2 bathr, garage, fenced, good looking, smart. Costs incl. Lourierpark: R650000 3 bedr, 2 bathr, kitchen (bic), 2 lounges, dining, 2 garages, fenced, big yard. Costs incl Duets/SS: R864000. 3 bedr, 2 bathr, open plan kitchen, 2 carports, laminated floors, neatly renovated. Call Sam 0738973496.
SAKE
GELEENTHEDE
WERK
2415
ENTREPRENEURS! Sell Minigeza/hot water. SMS postal details to: 083 954 1910. Lindsay@intekom.co.za www.minigeza.com
ADMINISTRATIEF 3605
Admin data capturing/listing workers needed. For info SMS name/address to 074 927 5124 or email d.jobbuzz05@gmail.com
11
12
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013 HARE/SKOONHEID 3685
Justine: Fantastic beauty products for women. Earn great commission. SMS name and address to 0838051342.
DEELTYDS/TYDELIK
PROFESSIONEEL/ BESTUUR
3720
Engen Bloem 1 Stop: Do you want to earn extra money over the holiday? We need temporary staff, who are fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans, to be available over December and January: * Grillers: R13,81/h. * Wimpy cashiers: R13,81 /h. Can you guarantee your availability over the festive season? If yes, fax a short CV to: 0865336661
3735
Engen Bloem 1 Stop: Assistant Wimpy Manager. Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans. Must have own transport. Must be highly reliable with excellent managerial skills. Previous experience will be an added advantage. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Send CV to 086 697 9188, attention Billy. Closing date: 9 November 2013.
VERKOPE & BEMARKING 3760
Company Expanding: 4 Senior Sales position available. We Offer: Basic Salary: R114000 p.a + Commision Fuel allowance. Company Overrides and bonuses. Sales experience an advantage. Only serious individuals to apply. For interview call Euriza on 0515222237 or 0794563184 during office hours 08:00-15:30
SEKURITEIT 3750
OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE GOOD MONEY. Vacancy available for dayshift and nightshift FOR PSIRA REGISTERED GUARDS ONLY! Requirements: PSIRA registered, smart casual black pants, black shoes, ID book and copy of SOB Grade Certificate. Call 079 104 3735/ 076 690 0377.
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
13
Clerk - Admin (Human Resources)
Botshabelo Processing Plant
Supreme Poultry (Pty) Ltd, with its Head Office in Potchefstroom, is the third largest broiler meat producer in South Africa.
GEREGTELIKE VEILING 4501
130 NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION BY WAY OF AN AUCTION
In the Magistrate Court for the district Botshabelo held in Botshabelo in the matter (case no: 29/2012) between FREE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Plaintiff WEAR ME CLOTHING Defendant In pursuance of a judgement granted by the abovementioned Honourable Court and under a writ of execution issued thereafter, the property listed hereunder will be sold in execution by way of an auction on Thursday, 14 November 2013 at 10:00 at 489 Old Industrial Area, Thaba 'Nchu, to the highest bidder, namely: Property description: 3 microphones plus 2 stands, 80 black plastic chairs, 26 white plastic chairs, 24 blue plastic chairs, 12 table chairs, Tumda drum set, 2 Hybrid sound boxes, 2 N Dixon sound boxes, Wharfdale PIO sound box, N Dixon mixer, glass stand, 3 Mix Mats, 3 red carpets, 23 garnish floor containers, 11 small benches, 38 tables, 3 Christmas trees, 13 office chairs, 2 office desks, 9 shelf cupboards, 2 sofa chairs, Xerox fax and photocopy machines, office drawer, 3 small tables, fish displayer, 5 coffee mugs, 40 saucers, 18 side plates, 9 glasses, 8 Stemware glasses, 3 sugar pots, 12 flower displays, hybrid amp, 4 paraffin heaters, dining-room table and 6 chairs, dining-room display, headboard and mirrored wardrobe, Xerox ironing machine, 2 microwaves, 2 Belinea computers, Multisinc II computer, 2 self-made tables, 2 bread toasters, display light, 2 fans, laptop, 10 clock machines, Samsung fax machine, Acer fax machine, Christmas tree lights (2), 6 material rolls (mixed colours), Olivetti ET 2250 typing machine, electric heater, garnish flower, pot stand, set of spanners (all sizes), 3 display ornaments, video cassette stand, wardrobe, wall screen, 5 cooking pots, 2 frying pans, spoon holder and all accessories, meat steam pot, 5 Tupperware, 3 snack plates, clay picture, small dustbin, 8 irons, 2 wall pictures, wall watch, 4 plastic chairs, 'close mandjie' (clothes basket), first aid box, paraffin lamp, vegetable table, 6 ironing tables, 3 steel containers, flash light, filing cupboard, shoe stand, heavy duty stapler, 3 small punches, container pins, urn, door, calculator, price machine, 3 small Tupperware, property drawer, electric frying stove, suitcase, yellow and green mat, electric heater, 4 fish plates, slave cupboard, box with all kinds of thread, 9 boxes of all kinds of buttons, 100 boxed pieces of cloth, 9 Elna sewing machines, 50 curtains, 6 types of sewing machines, 2 stewing machine tables, steam iron bottle, boiler (electrical), 24 green display buckets, 18 pressing boards, piano stand, 3 Crown overlocker machines, Rumoridi machine, Shanggong machine, Juki machine, Pegasus machine, Z Machine, cutting shelves, welded cutting tables. The sale shall be subject to the provisions of the High Court Act and rules. Take further notice that: This is a sale in execution pursuant to a judgement obtained in the above court. Rules of this auction are available 24 hours foregoing the sale at the Office of the Sheriff of Thaba 'Nchu. Registration as a buyer, subject to certain conditions, is required, i.e. a. directions of the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (URL http://www/info/gov.za/Vi ewDownloadFileAction?id= 99961) b. FICA legislation i.r.o. identity and address particulars c. payment of registration monies d. registration conditions The Office of the Sheriff, Thaba 'Nchu will conduct the sale. Advertising costs at current publication tariffs and sale costs according to court rules will apply. Signed at Bloemfontein on this 28 October 2013. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Symingon & De Kok 169B Nelson Mandela Drive Bloemfontein Docex 18 Tel. 0515056600 Fax 0514304806 Ref: KK Mohaleroe/jjvr/ZPT0310 Sheriff Thaba 'Nchu Tel. 051875 1760
The ideal person will be in possession of at least a Grade 12 qualification, have three years’ relevant HR administration experience and should be computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc). A tertiary qualification in the HR discipline will be an advantage. Reporting to the HR Manager and operating from the Supreme Poultry Processing Plant in Botshabelo, responsibilities will include: • Daily data capturing • Administration of employment contracts • Record keeping • Updating of employee files • Handling of Time and Attendance related administration • Daily, weekly and monthly HR reports • Managing of key result areas and indicators • Work with and form part of the Processing Plant HR Division team • General HR administration.
Written applications can be directed to The HR Department by e-mail Melvin@supremepoultry.co.za or by fax to 086 674 0749. Closing date: 12 November 2013. Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Working Earth 10-18923
E1264: Expression of Interest for Registered Audit Firms to Apply for Enlistment on the Department of Environmental Affairs: Environmental Protection and Infrastructure Programmes (EPIP) Panel of Auditors for 2013/2014, 2014/2015 and 2015/2016 Financial Years EPIP is one of the programmes through which the Department contributes to the Government’s Expanded Public Works Programme at Provincial and Local Government level. For this purpose, the Department receives an allocation classified under transfers to households from the National Treasury. The Department transfers funds to Public Corporations and Private Enterprises, appointed as Project Implementing Agents for the implementation of projects through 8 different focus areas, ie Working on Waste; Greening and Open Space Management; Wildlife Economy; People and Parks; Working for The Coast; Working on Land; Youth Environmental Service and Training. Treasury Regulations require the Department to maintain appropriate measures to ensure that transfer payments to entities are applied for their intended purposes, hence this call for expression of interest for service providers to enlist their services on the EPIP Panel of Auditors to be considered as and when there is a need for regularity, forensic and performance/value for money audits. It is compulsory that applicants must be registered in terms of the Auditing Professions Act, Number 26 of 2005, and also have the technical and forensic investigations capacity set out in the Terms of Reference. Collection of Documents Hard copies of bid documents are obtainable from the Department of Environmental Affairs, 1st Floor, Information Centre, Fedsure Forum Building, corner Pretorius and Lilian Ngoyi Streets, Pretoria or our website (www.environment.gov.za) Submission of Applications Tender documents must be submitted to: The Director-General, Department of Environmental Affairs, 315 Pretorius Street (cnr Pretorius and Van der Walt Streets), Pretoria 0001 in the tender box located at the Main Entrance, Second Floor, North Tower, Fedsure Forum Building, Pretoria. Administration enquiries may be directed to Mr Jonas Nkitseng at (012) 310-3064 or Mr Tshepo Matheane at (012) 395-1819. Closing date: 22 November 2013 at 11:00 NB: Faxed, e-mailed or late applications will not be considered.
environmental affairs
Directorate: Social organiSation anD Youth Development (Free State)
Department: Environmental Affairs REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
www.humanjobs.co.za
Human Communications 103538
Senior aDminiStrative oFFicer: provincial project implementation Salary: r212 106 per annum (level 8) (ref. S8/3/2013/826)
Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma in Office Management/Public Management/Public Administration or an equivalent • 2-3 years’ experience • Supervisory experience • Ability to manage budget • Ability to manage finance • Ability to liaise at different levels of management • Ability to perform supply chain management • Knowledge of public finance and management policies and regulations • Knowledge about the functions of the switchboard • Know and apply financial procedures • Know Treasury Regulations • Know Basic Accounting System (BAS) • Financial management skills • Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills • Interpersonal skills • Liaison skills • Project management skills • Decision-making skills • Computer literacy • Multi-tasking skills. Duties: • Ensure proper control of departmental assets at all times • Manage assets verification in the provincial office/Directorate continuously • Analyse risk with regard to supply chain management as required • Apply supply chain management policies, procedures and guidelines on a daily basis • Compile budget report monthly • Perform a variety of administration tasks pertaining to rendering of administrative support to line functionaries • Manage cleaning services maintenance daily • Organise accommodation and office accommodation arrangement in the Department and the Provincial Office • Allocate parking in the Provincial Office • Ensure the smooth running of personnel function in the office at all times • Perform any other task that may be assigned from time to time • Supervise the typing, registry, cell phone and telephone function • Manage photocopy operation • Supervise staff allocated to the division continuously • Manage the telephone system in the Provincial Office • Ensure that power is maintained • Write letters and submissions. Note: African, White, Indian and Coloured females and White, Indian and Coloured males are encouraged to apply. Enquiries: Ms ML Mogadime, 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, 136 SA Eagle Building, Charlotte Maxeke Street, for attention: Human Resource Management. Closing date: 15 November 2013 Applications will not be considered after the closing date. Kone Solutions K21707
14
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
EXPRESS , WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
15
NEWS
LEARNERS of the Jim Fouché High School competed in the Coca-Cola 30-Minute Heroes Challenge.
Jim Fouché up to the challenge
THE Jim Fouché High School in Bloemfontein was the 13th school to compete in the Coca-Cola 30-Minute Heroes Challenge last Friday. This competition, introduced to schools participating in the Coca-Cola T20 Schools Challenge, is aimed at getting learners physically active. More than 100 learners of the school either participated or watched their peers in action. The concept encourages as many learners
as possible to complete a five-drill circuit within a 30-minute period. The scores will only be made public once all the schools have completed their challenge. The school that completes the most circuits in the allotted 30-minute time frame stands a chance to win a R200 000 outdoor gym, which will be installed at the winning school. Jaco Kotze, the school biokineticist, was on hand to encourage all his students. “This is a fantastic initiative and those
that took part had a lot of fun. We are planning on keeping up with what we have seen during the challenge and we’ll get all the grades in the school to do these drills,” he said. The school encourages all its learners to participate in some form of exercise and has a comprehensive indoor gym that the whole school is entitled to use under strict control by Kotze and the other school coaches. “This concept fits in with what we are trying to achieve at the school. Our school
Photo: Supplied
gym is too small to allow all the kids to train effectively, so the outdoor gym will help supplement our current infrastructure.” The five drills in the Coca-Cola 30-Minute Heroes Challenge include: 1. Shuttle runs between six beacons, moving a cricket ball from one beacon to the next. 2. Target-throwing at a set of wickets. 3. Skipping with a skipping rope. 4. Catching balls off a rebound board. 5. Weaving in and out of ten slalom poles.
Tournament an important development platform } Lynda Greeff THE Cosafa u.20 Youth Championships gives a glimpse into the future of Southern African football and many current senior international footballers have used the regional showpiece to further their careers. The tournament is arguably the most important development platform in the region, with scouts from as far afield as Europe coming to the event to search for hidden gems. And with good reason too – many
players who have appeared in this tournament have gone on not only to have successful international careers, but also to play for top clubs in Europe. The current Bafana skipper, Itumeleng Khune, is a prime example. He was goalkeeper of the tournament at the 2005 Cosafa u.20 Youth Championships that were played in Durban. His international team-mate and current star of the Orlando Pirates side, Daine Klate, was in the South African side that competed the year before. They beat Zambia in a thrilling final 5-4
that year, and within the ranks of the young Chipolopolo were Rainford Kalaba and Davies Nkausu, who would go on to be crowned African champions with Zambia in 2012. Other leading Zambian players to have featured at the tournament include the 2007 CAF young player of the year, Clifford Mulenga, and former national team star Isaac Chansa. Zimbabwe have had their fair share of top names come through the Cosafa u.20 Youth Championships as well, former Kaizer Chiefs stars Tinashe Nengomasha
and Onismor Bhasera among two of the more notable. Who will shine this year in Lesotho and catch the eye of scouts? This is the question many will be looking to answer. Fans will be witnessing international stars of the future though as the best young talent from each of the 14 countries is on display. And that is the purpose of this event, to give exposure to the best that Cosafa has to offer in the u.20 age group and to see the exciting stars of tomorrow.
16
EXPRESS, WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2013
OFM MANGAUNG METROPOLITAN CYCLING RACE: The trio who took top honours in the race are from the left Reynard Butler (third), HB Kruger (winner) and Carl Pasio (second). Photo: Voight Mokone
Division starts on low
} Teboho Setena
FOOTBALL TEAMS in the Free State campaigning in the South African Football Association’s (Safa) Second Division are set to commence with their fixture this weekend. The cash-strapped football association last Wednesday issued a statement informing clubs that the kick-off had been re-scheduled; the reason being that referees in the Free State had not yet undergone fitness and theory tests to determine their readiness for the start of the season. Safa had initially decided that the league would start last weekend. Normally the league starts in September, but this year’s was delayed due to financial problems
facing Safa. The kick-off was delayed because the football body had been trying to address non-payment of monies towards the 144 teams that campaigned in the Second Division. An urgent meeting between the owners of the clubs and Safa’s national executive led by the newly-elected president Danny Jordaan was held to address the issue of outstanding monies. The meeting was held a week ago in Gauteng. The monies owed to teams include travelling allowances, match officials and prizes for the just-ended 2012-’13 term. The federation failed to pay teams their monies due to financial crisis, apparently arising from alleged mismanagement of funds.
This past season the majority of the clubs had to provide for themselves and had to also take responsibility to pay monies for the match officials assigned to their entire league fixture. Due to non-payment of monies to clubs Safa decided to delay the start of the 2013-’14 season second-tier competition by two months during which it strove to source funding to pay teams their monies. Express reliably learnt that the owners of the clubs had at the two-day meeting reached a consensus to play first league fixtures only if Safa fulfilled its promise to pay teams monies owed for the 2012-’13 season. The football federation’s executive had apparently made a commitment to pay all monies owed to clubs at the latest this
week. The 2013-’14 term will see 147 clubs instead of 144 compete for this year’s Safa Second Division Championship. The increase in the number of the participating clubs by three came after judgement had been passed against Safa in legal matters in three provinces – Free State, Limpopo and North-West. The provinces in question will each have 17 teams in the league instead of the expected 16 as with the other provinces. Safa’s financial crisis developed after long-time sponsor Vodacom ended its sponsorship towards the league two years ago. The association has since then been unsuccessful in securing sponsorship deals for the second-tier league.