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Hearing is believing } Sidwell Guduka
ANDILE JANTJIES mysteriously lost his hearing on 16 June last year and much of his life as well. The 18-year-old, who attends the Albert Moroka High School in Thaba Nchu, was over the moon when he heard his voice for the first time in months last week. This was after the University of the Free State’s Department of Otorhinolaryngology had performed a cochlear implant on him at the Universitas Hospital in Bloemfontein on Thursday. During the operation an electronic device was surgically implanted into Andile’s ear where there was sensory damage to the cochlea. After this the soft-spoken Andile said he almost cried when he heard the sound of his voice for the first time in seven months. “It’s very isolating. People think you’re stupid because you don’t hear them when they speak to you. I’m happy I can hear my voice again,” he told Express. “I had to drop out of school in gr. 11 last year, due to my loss of hearing. I was depressed. It has always been my heart’s desire to hear again, but I never thought they would be able to restore my hearing. “I would love to thank my family and friends for always being supportive. “I also want to thank the doctors who performed the operation. They were very patient with me. They did a marvellous job,” he said. In answering a question about whether he will be going back to school this year Andile said he cannot wait to reunite with his friends at school.
“I’m ready to continue with my academic journey again. I’ll be returning to school as soon as the doctors give me the green light. I want to study towards a degree in Chartered Accounting after passing matric,” said Andile. His aunt, Mapoelo Lekwala (32), thanked Dr Iain Butler and his team for a job well done. “This is like a dream. I can’t believe Andile is able to hear again. “We were all in a deep state of depression at home because of his situation. He could not hear us when we talked to him. “What made things worse for us was the fact that we could not communicate with him in sign language. It has been a difficult seven months,” Lekwala said. Butler, the principal specialist at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, said the cochlear implant that was performed on Andile cost R220 000. “This was provided for by the Universitas Hospital. The family has not paid for this device specifically. “What we do ask is that the family should try and collect money to build up a bit of a reserve emergency fund for if something goes wrong – like if a cable breaks and things like that,” Butler said. Andile is not the first patient to have undergone this kind of operation at the Universitas Hospital. “We have done almost 50 cochlear implants here. Most of the patients we performed this operation on are attending main stream schools. They are living a relatively normal life as a result of the cochlear implant,” Butler explained.
ANDILE JANTJIES
Photo: Charl Devenish
CHAN 2014 DOUBLE HEADER: Catch the Super Eagles of Nigeria versus the Black Stars of Ghana and the Warriors of Zimbabwe versus Libya tonight at the Free State Stadium. The first match kicks off at 17:00 followed by the second at 20:30.
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Smiles all round from learners } Sidwell Guduka ABOUT 90 needy children were all smiles when they received full school uniform packs on Tuesday. All the beneficiaries were learners of the Gonyane Primary School in Phahameng Location, Bloemfontein. The uniforms were donated by the Mangaung Metro Municipality’s speaker, Mxolisi Siyonzana. Last year, he donated 20 pairs of shoes to underprivileged kids at the same school. “Premier Ace Magashule requested us to adopt schools as public representatives, so I decided to adopt the Gonyane Primary School after checking their performance. They have been doing pretty well over the years. Fortunately the ward councillor in this area requested us to make some contribution to the school,” Siyonzana told Express. “Last year, we came here to donate school shoes to the learners and we promised them we would return with more full uniforms this year. The majority of learners who attend this school is from a disadvantaged background. We believe these uniforms will motivate them to do well in class,” he said. “We want to thank FNB for sponsoring the initiative, they really understand the plight of the poor. The initiative is aimed at improving the conditions of our children. These children come from the poorest areas and they receive child support grants or are orphaned,” he added. Manchidi Chabeli, the principal of the Gonyane Primary School, expressed her delight with the school uniforms donated to the kids. “I’m very happy, in fact, I feel like crying. Some of these kids are
FROM the left are, back: Josy Sehloho, account executive at FNB, Manchidi Chabeli, principal of the Gonyane Primary School, and Mxolisi Siyonzana, the speaker of Mangaung Metro Municipality. The beneficiaries in the front row are Lehlohonolo Molehe, Lebohang Mpempe, Keabetswe Klaas, Mpho Kotoi and Maile Thobela. Photo: Sidwell Guduka from families who cannot even afford to buy them school uniforms. Our educators often ask people in the township to donate uniforms to these needy kids so that they can be like other children,” Chabeli said excitedly. “On behalf of the school
management and SGB, I want to thank the Mangaung Metro Municipality and FNB for their contribution. “Our school may look beautiful, but we don’t have funds. We fall under Quintine 3 where people are very poor. We sometimes buy
some of the learners maize meal so that they can have something to eat when they go home. “About 50% of our pupils are needy. They come from poor families and don’t even have breakfast when they come to school in the morning. They
normally have their first meal at school because we have a feeding scheme,” Chabeli said. Meanwhile, FNB’s account executive Josy Sehloho refused to speak to the media about his company’s involvement in the project.
National Pregnancy Awareness Week planned to educate THIS year’s national Pregnancy Awareness Week will take place between 10 and 16 February. During the week pregnancy education is reinforced and expecting
mothers are equipped with knowledge and skills that will help them to make the right health choices for themselves and their babies.
As part of the week the Life Rosepark Hospital will be presenting their annual pregnancy information and activity week at the hospital’s maternity ward.
From 10 to 14 February, Augusta Jacobs from 4D Hartklop at the MediChem Pharmacy in the Rosepark Hospital, will do an ultrasound-and-video at a special tariff. To book for 4D ultrasound, contact Jacobs on 082-553-9503. On 15 February the hospital will be presenting an exciting and interactive Pregnancy Information Day. The day will be presented in the main foyer of the Life Rosepark Hospital. Registration will take place between 08:30 and 09:00. Each attending mommy will receive a goody bag filled with information and promotional items from exhibitors. From 09:00 to 13:00 exhibitors will present short rotating workshops focusing on important pregnancy topics and services. A short guided tour of the maternity ward of the hospital will follow. Each exhibitor is sponsoring a prize and lucky draws will take place at the end of the workshop. Entrance and parking to the day is free and light refreshments and drinks will be served to registered guests. All expecting parents can contact the hospital’s maternity ward on 051-505-5272.
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Hearts open for children } Jabulani Dlamini EXPRESS’s front-page story last week about three children in the Pieter Swartz informal settlement who do not attend school has once again moved our loyal readers to action. On the same day that the story was published and the plight of the children made public, the Mangaung Metro Mayor’s Office took action. White Mohapi, manager of special projects in the Mayor’s Office, visited the family and Express accompanied him and his entourage. “It is the responsibility of the Special Programmes Office that matters such as these are handled speedily,” Mohapi said in reference to the children’s plight. The children, who are now learners of the Kamohelo Primary School in Pieter Swartz, were all smiles yesterday as they attended their first day of school. Anastasia Poonyane of Thembinkosi Investment helped with purchasing uniforms for all three children on Monday. “This is part of our Have-a-minute-campaign where we help those who are most in need,” she said. Thapelo Motse, older brother to Mpho and Modise and their primary caregiver, said he is struggling to find the words to thank Express for having helped him in returning his siblings to school. “I do not know what to say, if it were not for the story that you published my brother and sister would probably still be in the same situation,” he said. Express has also received several phone calls and emails from concerned readers who also want to help. “As a mother myself, I was touched by the story and decided to offer my help. It really is not necessary for children to suffer like this while there is something that can be done to better their situation,” said a caller who only identified herself as Maletsatsi. David Makara, new business developer at Letsatsi Finance, said they were in a meeting with the municipality when the article came to their attention and they decided to help. “We are aware that there are no jobs out there so through the municipality we want to help and give back,” Makara said. Makara committed R2 000 every month for the family to buy groceries. ) To see their journey back to school in photos and for a video of Mohapi’s visit to the family, visit the Express website at www.express-news.co.za or check it out on your cellphone at expresspaper.mobi. )Follow Jabulani Dlamini on Twitter @JabulaniD15.
‘This is part of our Havea minutecampaign where we help those who are most in need.’ – Anastasia Poonyane
For more photos and a video go to www.express-news.co.za
ALL SMILES: Siblings Modise (left front) and Mpho (right front) Motse as well as their friend Tumelo (middle), started their first day of school at the Kamohelo Primary School yesterday. With the children are from the left, back: Anastasia Poonyane of Thembinkosi Investment, Kamohelo Primary School principal Nonceba Monakali and White Mohapi, manager: special programmes in the Mangaung Mayor’s Office. Photo: Jabulani Dlamini
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PanSALB e thoholetsa baithuti! RE le Lekgotla la Dipuo Tsohle Afrika Borwa (PanSALB) re nka monyetla ona ho thoholetsa Lefapha la Thuto Freistata ka diphetho tse babatsehang tsa materiki! Re thoholetsa le boinehelo ba Setho sa Lekgotla la Phethahatso (SLP) Ntate Makgoe ka boikitlaetso ba hae ba hore Freistata e itlhome pele diprovenseng tse ding mabapi le thuto. Ka kotloholo Komiti ya Puo provenseng ya Freistata tlasa boetapele ba Mme Thikhui Phakisi-Tseki le yona e thoholetsa baithuti bana. Ka kotloloho re lakatsa ho thoholetsa bana ba latelang ba ileng ba hlahella ka mahetla dithutong tsena, Themba Maduna ka puo ya Sesotho sekolong sa Ikaheng-Zakeni secondary Petrus Steyn, Mariska Muller ka puo ya Afrikaans sekolong sa Witteberg Bethlehem, Ntombenhle Ngcephe ka puo ya isiXhosa sekolong sa
A re bueng Vusi Ntlakana
PanSALB Free State manager
Lereko Bloemfontein, Kegomoditswe Malebo ka puo ya Setswana sekolong sa Maraisdal Tweespruit, Hlompho Mosia ka puo ya isiZulu sekolong sa Lerato-Uthando comprehensive Harrismith le Johanna Isabella van Tonder ka puo senyesemane sekolong sa Eunice Bloemfontein. Baithuti bana ka bomong ba bona ba fumana iPad4 le ditifikeiti tse pakahatsang tlholo ena ya bona! Dimpho tse tla fumanwa ke baithuti bana kaofela ke tsa boleng ba R 60 000.00. PanSALB jwalo ka mehla e tla etela dikolo tsena ka bomong ba
Taba eo re tla e lekola ke hore ebe dipuo tsena tsa rona di tla rutwa boemong bofe. Ha re batle ho bona bana ba rona ba rutwa dipuo tsena ke batho bao le bona ba sa di tsebeng. tsona ho ya nehelana ka dimpho tsena pontsheng ya baithuti ba bang ho ba kgothaletsa ho rata dipuo tsa bona le ho sebetsa ka thata selemong sena. Re motjheng wa ho hlopha matsatsi le dikolo tsena tse fapaneng mme hang ha re dumellane re tla re balakatha! Re elelletswe hore baithuti bana ha ba fihlella sena ba le bang mme monongwaha re tlo boela re abela matitjhere a ba rutileng ditifikeiti e le ho ba kgothatsa le ho tlotla seabo sa bona katlehong ya bana bana. Re bile re shebile taba ya hore monongwaha dikolo tsohle di
qobellwa ho ruta dipuo tsena tsa rona ho tloha kereiting ya pele. Re le PanSALB re opela ditaba tsena mahofi hoba di tla thusa hore bana bohle ba ithute dipuo tse ngata tse buuwang provenseng. Taba eo re tla e lekola ke hore ebe dipuo tsena tsa rona di tla rutwa boemong bofe. Ha re batle ho bona bana ba rona ba rutwa dipuo tsena ke batho bao le bona ba sa di tsebeng. Re tla sebetsa le Lefapha la Thuto Freistata ho hlokomela hore matitjhere a rutang dipuo tsena a feela a rupelletswe ka botlalo mme ba kgona ho ruta dipuo tsena.
Re boela re ipiletsa batswading ho ela taba ena hloko le ho re loma tsebe ebang ba belaela hore bana ba bona ha ba fumane thuto ya boleng. Eka baithuti bohle ba ka ikitlaetsa ba sebetsa ka thata le ho feta ngwahola. Kwekwe ya morao e tloha le sepolo‌.ha re weleng kgabong! *Mang kapa mang ya a batlang ho ngola kholomong ena, a ka ikopanya le Jabulani Dlamini ho 051-404-7910 kapa ho Jabulani.Dlamini@volksblad.com *Mongodi ha ana ho lefiwa.
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within 7 career fields, MSC Business College offers diplomas, certificates, short courses, matric re-writes and corporate training. Pricing is very competitive, with MSC insistent that fees should have no hidden costs and hence textbooks and study material costs are included in the course price. MSC Bloemfontein opened their doors early this year and students are welcome to enquire and register for the first intake which will commence on 11 February. The owners share in the vision and
Important public service notice THE NATIONAL HOSPITAL has requested the following people to report to their occupational therapy department before 31 January. IDs will be required. Their names are: JN Botha, Johan Strydom (Aandrus), Jacobus Steenbergen (Peetlaan), January Mathinya (Grassland),
Lindiwe Khantsi (Mountain View), Lefa Joseph Motloli (Pieter Swartz), Joyce Ntjoti (Batho), Piet Mayo (Bergman), M. Molehe (Bergman), Seitebaleng Virginia Tsietso (Freedom Square) and J Ntjanbane (Namibia). For details contact CornĂŠ Kotze on 051-403-9678.
mission the whole of MSC pride themselves in, which include honesty, integrity, quality and professionalism. Areas of study include Information Technology (IT) and Computers, Public Financial Management, Secretarial and Office Administration, Social Studies, Management Studies, Financial Accounting and Bookkeeping and Hospitality and Tourism. MSC Business College Bloemfontein also presents matric re-writes as well as corporate training.
As an opening special, MSC Business College Bloemfontein is giving away 6 bursaries for the following courses: National Certificates in IT and Business Administration as well as FET Certificates in Marketing, Human Resources (HR), Bookkeeping and Hospitality Reception. Registration fees and a deposit are to be paid before entry. One bursary is awarded for every 20 registrations per course (Terms and conditions apply). The pleasure of opening the Bloemfontein campus in a previous-
ly untapped province for MSC was preceded by other good news. In December 2013 MSC Business College was named as the numberone private FET College in South Africa by the South African Board for People Practices, who quality assures qualifications in the Human Resources field. Visit the MSC Business College Bloemfontein campus on the corner of Maitland and West Burger Street, second floor, Labour Department Building, Bloemfontein, or call 051430-9702.
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Give blood, save lives FEBRUARY is the month of love shared amongst people in a romantic nature, but at the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) we celebrate this love every month. “With your unselfish act of donating blood and sharing the love of the human race you can make a difference to the lives of patients you may never know. “So we encourage all eligible donors to share their liquid love this month and commit to donating blood a minimum of four times a year. It’s not too late to make this your resolution for 2014. “As a gesture to say thank you we have a special gift for those who donate four units in a calendar year. “With schools, universities and organisations all back to usual operation we are able to main-
tain a good blood stock level, especially with the help of donors. However, we know that this can change on any given day if our daily collection of 3 000 units is not met,” says Vanessa Raju, communications manager at the SANBS. All blood groups are very important. However, group O is the group that is often in short supply. The demand for this is much higher as it can be used for patients of all other blood groups. If you belong to the blood groups A and AB, why not consider becoming a platelet donor. You can find out more from the SANBS staff at your local blood drive or donor centre. What are platelets? Platelets play a vital role in blood clotting
and prevention of excess blood loss. Platelet donation is a simple process that takes about one and a half hours to complete. The blood is processed through a cell separator which retains the platelets and returns the other blood components to the donor’s system. This procedure enables people to donate platelets every month. In order to become a blood donor you must weigh at least 50 kg, be between the ages of 16 and 65 years, lead a safe sexual lifestyle, be in general good health and consider your blood safe for transfusion to a patient. If you wish to find out more on where to donate and more on becoming a donor, please call the SANBS on 0800 11 90 31 or email customerservice@sanbs.org.za or visit the SANBS on www.sanbs.org.za
Received awards for achievements ESTATE AGENTS of Property 2000 were once again honoured with an award for achieving top sales in the Free State in 2013 by Absa. Congratulating the company is Hein van Greunen (left), Absa’s national customer collaboration manager, and Deon Loots (right), regional credit official at Absa. Receiving the award on behalf of Property 2000 is Tshepiso Lebyana. Photo: Supplied
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} Pastor Mutombo Moise IT gives God such a pleasure to know you fully depend on Him. Depending on God means whatever you do or plan to do should always be in line with the Word of God. Some people today only show their dependence on God when things are fine with them; meaning they have money, food on the table, a roof over their heads – only then do you see them in the church magnifying the
Depend on God in good or bad times Name of Jesus. Such people’s relationship with God will never stand the test of time because if they lose their possessions, they will end up doubting and questioning God. Other people only show their dependence on God when things begin to go wrong; when the bank repossesses their property. Such a relationship can never stand the
test of time because it is based on fear and not on pure love for God. Read Exodus 16v21.
It was possible for God to supply His people with food for months or years but He did not do it that way; instead He chose to supply them daily. This shows that God wanted them to fully depend on Him because He knew if the Israelites could not depend on Him, their future in the promised land would be impossible; not even a single person
would have entered. I urge you, dear readers, to depend on God whether you are poor or rich; able or disabled; employed or unemployed. Those who saw you as a nobody will soon see you as somebody in Jesus’ Name. ) Visit the New Horizon Ministry at the Joe Solomon Primary School in Heidedal every Sunday from 09:00 or contact the ministry on 071-214-9404 and also sms your prayer requests. God bless.
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CLEAN ITC: Can't get credit? Blacklisted? Ona le mathata a dikoloto? Call 078 109 8601 or 084 283 2654.
PROPERTIES
FLATS FOR SALE 3255
DOMESTIC/GARDEN WORKERS, NANNIES with experience, reference letters, ID copy needed. SMS your name and contact number to 071 294 3156.
Willows: Act now! 3 bedr, 2 bath, kitchen, lounge, carport. R576 000. Anna 073 813 9855 Construction company Rawson. needs experienced Grader and TLB operaFLATS TO RENT tors (driver's licensed). 3250 Salary negotiable. Call Martin Bloemfontein in Faure Ave, Willows: 2-bedr flat 081 560 0302. near CUT, very secure, R4 400. Immediately available. Winterland in Faure Ave, Willows: 2-bedr flat near CUT, very secure, R4 000. Immediately available Jo-Adama Park in Klaradyn Ave, Pellissier: 1-bedr near casino, R2 750. Available 01/03/2014 Helicon Heights: Town- house with 3 bedr, 2 bathrooms, indoor braai area and granny flat, R7 350. Available 01/02/2014
PERSONAL SEVICES HEALTH & BEAUTY 1430
CONTACT CMS: 051 447 5508 / 082 486 3834.
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HOUSES FOR SALE 3275
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HERBALISTS 1435
DR MOSA 1. Ho Holisa Dihips le Matsoele ho Nyenyefatsa Botsehali, R270. 2. Ho Holisa Botona lehore 61 khone ho etsa Mekhahleloe mengata, R470. 3. Ho ntsa Mpa, ho hloekisa popelo, ho beha Matsatsi tao long. 4. Ho Hohela bareki, mothata a lichelete, ho pasa sekolong, ho phahamisiwa mosebetsing, R300. 5. Ho tlohela joala le ho tsuba, R290. Letsetsa Dr ho 078 369 8171 Bakeng sa peheletso, Elizabeth Street, Pela Sewelele Office.
Houses for sale: Thaba Nchu: R115 000. Selosesha: 2-bedr, toilet, dining/lounge, kitchen. Cash. Freedom Square: R65 000. 2-room house. Cash. Phase 6: R50 000 4-room house. Cash. Contact Thayele 083 798 5092.
LEGAL 1440
BUSINESS
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LOANS 1445
ENTREPRENEURS! Sell Minigeza/hot water. SMS postal details to: 083 954 1910. Lindsay@intekom.co.za www.minigeza.com
ADMINISTRATIVE 3605
CARS FOR SALE 3025
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Staele Presentations & Trading needs 12 hardworking matriculants to start work immediately. Contact 076 403 7325/084 283 2654
A reputable Electrical Company based in BFN has the following vacant positions immediately available: Qualified Installation Electricians with valid Wireman's and code 10 driver's licences, 5 years' experience in the trade. Qualified Electricians with valid Electrical Trade Test qualifications, code 10 driver's licence and 3 years' experience in the trade. Health and Safety Officer at least 3 years' experience in the Construction Industry with electrical background. Prospective candidate must be aware of and fully understand Health and Safety in the Construction Industry. Driver's licence a must, and good interpersonal skills.
Interested candidates can fax or e-mail CVs to 086 403 9809 or Unique Homes: Beautiful 0797165431@ 3 bedr, 2 bath, lounge, kitvodamail.co.za chen, garage for 4 cars. R680 000. Edith 083 236 6349. Realty-1. HAIR/BEAUTY Rocklands: Newly reno3685 vated 3 bedr, 2 bath, garage and outside room, Justine: Fantastic beauty products R550 000. Edith 083 for women. Earn great commission. 236 6340. Realty-1. EMPLOYMENT
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We buy and sell quality Clean ITC needs 10 agents used aged 30-45, training provivehicles ded. Call 078 155 4435.
SMS name and address to 083 805 1342.
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Marketing agent for affordable housing needed. Training will be provided. Please send CV to gasnyman@gmail.com 4 sales reps needed for BFN area: Door-to-door, basic plus comm. Call 072 780 3424. Health Care company seeks sales managers and consultants: R10 500 beginning package Bonus plus above-average commission Fuel allowance Full company training provided Requirements Own vehicle and driver's licence Sales experience an advantage Presentable and good people skills For interview call 079 456 3184 or e-mail CV to recruitingbloemfotein@ yahoo.com
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GENERAL NOTICES 4010
121 APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER Please take notice that Obinna Denis Okonkwo intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of Denico Investment 2008/110774/23. 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 pubication thereof. CIPC, PO Box 429, Pretoria 0001.
121 APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER Please take notice that Tseliso Phillip Kabi intends to make application to the Commissioner of CIPC for the restoration of Matla Plumbing 2009/019384/23. 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 pubication thereof. CIPC, PO Box 429, Pretoria 0001.
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ESTATES: CREDITORS & DEBTORS 4201
122 THABANG ZACHIA DINOKE NR 10453/2011 In the estate of the late Thabang Zachia Dinoke, nr. 10453/2011, unmarried, of 6400 Constantia, Kroonstad, identity number: 860521 5429 083, who passed away on 19 July 2011. Creditors and debtors in the above estate are hereby required to file their claims with and pay their debts to the undersigned within 30 days from date of publication hereof. Dated at Bloemfontein this 24th day of January 2014. ASC DU PREEZ C/o McIntyre & Van der Post 12 Barnes Street Bloemfontein 9300
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INVITATION TO TENDER SALE OF LAND
The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited, represented by the Manco-Aurecon Joint Venture
Tender No: N006-007-E-P-12388: Lease of Erf 957 Smithfield, Administrative District Smithfield
The Manco-Aurecon Joint Venture has been appointed by the South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd (SANRAL) to provide a comprehensive property service. Interested parties are hereby invited to submit offers to lease the following residential property: Erf 957 Smithfield in extent 3,397m² which consists of the following improvements: Residential dwelling consisting of 4x bedrooms, 2x bathrooms, 1x kitchen, 1x lounge, 1x living room, 1x scullery, 1x patio. Site improvements: 1x swimming pool Lease term: Three (3) years Escalation: Eight (8%) per annum Reserve rental: R1400.00 per month. Offers below the reserve rental will not be considered. The property is located in Smithfield, which is a small town approximately 132km southeast of Bloemfontein along the N6 national road to East London. The subject property is located adjacent to the recently upgraded and widened N6. Current policies and legislation that govern procurement will apply. Tender Documents Tender documents will be available from Rosie Jacobs at the offices of the Manco-Aurecon Joint Venture at 15 Acacia Avenue, Westville 3629. All enquiries relating to the tender documents are to be addressed to Rosie Jacobs, tel. (031) 940-1206 or e-mail: rosiej@hsginc.co.za All enquiries regarding the property may be addressed to Johan Els, tel. (031) 940-1206 or 084 417 4983 or e-mail: johane@manco.co.za The tender document can be purchased at a non-refundable amount of R300.00 (three hundred rand) (including VAT) per document. Payments are to be made by EFT or bank deposit. The Manco-Aurecon Joint Venture and SANRAL do not bind themselves to accept the highest or any tender. No correspondence will be entered into in this regard. Submission of Tender Documents Tenders, completed as described, should be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Reference: Tender No: N006-007-E-P-12388: Lease of Erf 957 Smithfield, Administrative District Smithfield”. Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the Invitation to Tender and the tender rules by no later than 12:00 on Thursday, 20 February 2014. Tender documents must be placed in the tender box at the offices of the Manco-Aurecon joint Venture at 15 Acacia Avenue, Westville.
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SPORT Nike to sponsor Bafana Bafana NIKE will sponsor Bafana Bafana for the next five years. The announcement was made with Nike confirming they will “design and develop football kits for the men’s and women’s South African national football teams”. The sportswear giant will be on board as early as the international friendly against Brazil in March – a game for which they will produce a limited edition kit. “This partnership signifies Nike’s commitment to support and the advancement of South African football at all levels of the game: from the national team to grassroots football,” said Laurent Payre, general manager of Nike Africa. “We look forward to providing innovative product technology to help players reach their full potential and to help shape the future success of South African football.” Bafana played the recent African Nations Championships in Puma gear despite the German company having withdrawn their sponsorship last year. The new partnership will also give Bafana access to the Nike Football Training Centre in Soweto. The deal includes supplying performance and training kits and match balls to all nine of Safa’s national football teams at every level, including the men’s senior and women’s senior teams, men’s u.23, men’s and women’s u.20, men’s and women’s u.17, men’s indoor football and men’s beach football.
The new partner ship will also give Bafana access to the Nike Football Training Centre in Soweto.
Pirates to gather THE Orlando Pirates Supporters Club in the Greater Mangaung invites all its members to attend a general meeting at Sechaba’s Place on Sunday at 10:00. All the members are requested to wear the club colours. They must also bring along two ID photos and R30 for membership cards. Enquiries: Mantje on 082-590-1772.
Busy schedule waiting } Sidwell Guduka ERNST MIDDENDORP’s Bloemfontein Celtic team face a busy schedule over the next month with four games to be played between now and 19 February. The Free State side are blowing hot and cold in the league after registering two wins and a draw in their last five matches. Phunya Sele Sele, who are
still recovering from a shock 3-1 loss they suffered at the hands of Bidvest Wits on 21 December last year, will be hoping to return to winning ways when they square off with Free State Stars at the Goble Park Stadium on Saturday. The match, which kicks off at 15:00, was initially scheduled for the Charles Mopeli Stadium on 4 February, but it has been moved to Bethlehem due to
the unavailability of the Charles Mopeli Stadium. Celtic’s next match will see them take on the University of Pretoria (UP) at the Free State Stadium on 9 February, before they visit Platinum Stars and Kaizer Chiefs on 12 and 19 February respectively. Then Celtic will travel to the Western Cape for a date with the University of Stellenbosch (US) at the end of the month.
ERNST MIDDENDORP. the Bloemfontein Celtic coach.
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‘We are in the semifinals be cause of the great support that we continue to re ceive . . .We are very thank ful to the people of Bloem fontein.’ – Maxwell Konadu
FAN-TASTIC! The local fans mixed with Ghana national team fans. Photo: Voight Mokone
Ghana wants final
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MAXWELL KONADU, the Ghana national team coach, has urged local fans to continue throwing their weight behind his side. He admits his side faces a tough challenge in their 2014 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) semifinal clash against Nigeria at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein tonight (20:30). “It is going to be a difficult match against Nigeria, but one that we have to win at all cost. They are one of the powerhouses of African football. So we’ll have to be at our best to beat them. We’ll plan well for them. I think the whole of Africa will enjoy this match,” Konadu told Express. “I urge the people of Bloemfontein to rally behind us when we take on Nigeria. We’ve been enjoying their
support since we arrived in South Africa for the tournament. Their support for Ghana has been amazing. We are in the semifinals because of the great support that we continue to receive from them. We are very thankful to the people of Bloemfontein,” he said. “We’ve been received very well here. The local people are very friendly and they love us. We are happy to be playing our games here. Generally, I think the people of South Africa love Ghana,” he added. The Black Stars edged DR Congo with a 1-0 victory to reach the semifinals-stage of the tournament. Before that, they humbled both Congo and Ethiopia by a goal to nil, and drew 1-all with Libya in the group stage matches. Konadu says it was not his side’s game plan to go out and score only
one goal in every match they played. “We don’t take to the field to score only one goal. We plan our games according to the strengths and weaknesses of our opponents. But it happens that we score one goal and we defend it very well. That for me is a plus for our team. We’ll try to convert all the chances that we create during the match,” Konadu said. In the other semifinal fixture today, Zimbabwe will battle it out against Libya for a final spot in the competition. The match kicks off at 17:00. The winners in today’s games will meet in the final at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday at 20:00, while the losing teams will fight for third position at the same venue three hours before the final. ) Tickets for the matches are available at all Computicket outlets.