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‘I want to be Miss SA ’
Finalist believes she has what it takes to win national pageant } Sidwell Guduka DIPALESA MBOLA has set her sights on the Miss South Africa title. Mbola is one of 12 finalists who will be contending to be crowned Miss South Africa 2014 at an event to be held on 30 March at Sun City. The 22-year-old beauty started entering pageants at the tender age of seven, and has since then walked away with more than five titles. “I want to be Miss South Africa because I have what it takes. I am a loving person, I love helping people, I am passionate about youth development, I can relate to many people, I am approachable, I am a great listener, but above all, I have a great story to tell. I can inspire others,” says the Bloemfontein girl. “I believe I can use the bigger platform to change lives. I feel that I have really spread my wings in my province and have touched lives and made a name for myself in my own small and unique way,” she adds. Mbola, who is doing her honours in Business Management, said her late mother serves as her inspiration. “She raised me by herself after my father had passed away and life was wonderful for me. I always knew that we were not rich, she worked as a domestic worker, but there was not one moment growing up where I felt that I was poor,” she says. Mbola says young girls should not be afraid to face challenges. She believes the world is one big pie, and everyone deserves their slice. “You are worth more than you think,” she. On Sunday, a cavalcade of South Africa’s most beautiful women nervously strode in front of the judges and the media to hear their fate during an event held at the Cell C Waterfall Campus in Buccleuch, Johannesburg. Those who made it to the top 12 were Abigail de Jager (Mpumalanga), Anzél Stofberg (Western Cape), Caylene Marais (Gauteng), Dipalesa Mbola (Free State), Jade Hubner (Western Cape), Julia Petersen (KwaZulu-Natal), Matlala Mokoko (Limpopo), Mishka Patel (Western Cape), Rolene Strauss (Free State), Tidimalo Sehlako (Gauteng), Tshegofatso Monggae (Gauteng) and Ziphozakhe Zokufa (Eastern Cape). Suzette van der Merwe, executive for
GORGEOUS: Rolene Strauss and Dipalesa Mbola will be representing the Free State at the main event of Miss South Africa on 30 March at Sun City. Photo: Debbie Yazbek commercial communication at Cell C and the 1990 Miss South Africa, was impressed with the standard of the top 12, and she believes that the winner will do full justice to the brand. “We support the Miss South Africa pageant because it provides a platform that grooms young women to become inspirational role models. “We believe in providing and supporting opportunities that will inspire young
women to dream big and create a better future for themselves. “The finalists in this year’s Miss South Africa pageant epitomise these qualities. The 12 contestants have all proved that they strive to contribute to the improvement of our society and have worked hard to achieve finalist status. “The winner will hold a major role within South Africa and her passion, determination and perseverance are the key
ingredients for success.” South African television viewers will be able to get to know their favourite finalist in the build-up to the crowning, thanks to the reality show The Road to Miss South Africa which will be screened each Sunday on Mzansi Magic (DStv channel 161) at 17:30. ) For more stories and photos log on to www.express-news.co.za or www.expresspaper.mobi.
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Interpreters awarded for skills NONKULULEKO SINDANE, director general of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, lauded the Court Interpreters Learnership Programme and said it is a realisation of the goal to bring about change and enhance the legal interpreting field in the South African Courts. Sindane was speaking during the second court interpreters graduation ceremony of 63 students at the University of the Free State (UFS) in Bloemfontein on Friday. According to Sindane, this qualification will improve the professional status of court interpreting by obtaining a recognised professional competence certificate. “Accredited interpreters will be able to render specialised interpreting services within the South African legal system professionally and ethically, thus enhancing case-flow management within our courts,” she said. She added that a national diploma in Legal Interpreting at NQF level 5 will allow accredited students to contribute to social and economic transformation by ensuring human rights in the court setting, and equal access to a fair trial as enshrined in the Constitution. “This will not only enhance the quality of interpreting in courts but the graduates will share their experience during their years of learning with other court interpreters in South African courts.” Sindane further emphasised the importance of having competent court interpreters and said they play a major role in providing effective and efficient access to justice. “The enhanced language skills in court beyond the learnership in all official languages have been observed, for example translation skills, terminology development and other areas within the court environment. “The need for the continuation of the learnership exists. All court personnel, including court interpreters, should therefore strive to be proficient in as many official languages as possible. “This also supports the need and constitutional obligation to listen to and communicate with victims and to see to the needs of vulnerable witnesses and to interpret their testimo-
FROM the left are Mosima Ratiba, Refiloe Tshelelo, Gladys Shole, Mandu Khumalo and Takalani Mavhungu. They are some of the interpreters who graduated on Friday. Photo: Ezekiel Morake ny accurately and with empathy,” said Sindane. A total of 12 graduates were unemployed and 8 of them have since been permanently employed as court interpreters by the department. Amongst those who were
awarded with their national diplomas, are two students who died in a tragic accident – they were awarded posthumously. The learnership programme is an initiative of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, Safety and Security
Sector Education and Training Authority (SASSETA) which has been facilitated together with key higher education institutions such as the University of South Africa and UFS since 2008. The training curriculum of court interpreters is part of the
government’s programme to equip and empower students and learners to effectively and efficiently support the work of the courts and ensure that everyone appearing before the court is able to testify in the language of their choice.
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United in black, green and yellow } Tladi Moloi THE Charles Mopeli Stadium was painted in the black, green and yellow colours of the ANC with thousands of people coming to celebrate with their beloved party. The ANC provinces celebrated the party’s 102nd Anniversary Celebrations and launch of the 2014 Elections Manifesto. The Free State and North West
were the last provinces to celebrate. David Mahlobo, member of the ANC’s National Executive Committee (NEC) and the ANC coordinator in the Free State, asked the people from Qwaqwa to give them 90% during the upcoming national elections. “The Free State is the home of the ANC. We are humbled to see that the people of the Free State love the ANC. We want to thank you for coming to celebrate in your num-
A POSTER of the late Nelson Mandela was lifted high by one of the ANC supporters who attended the 102nd Anniversary Celebrations and Launch of the 2014 Elections Manifesto at the Charles Mopeli Stadium in Qwaqwa. Photo: Tladi Moloi
Slow pace of many cases frustrates } Selloane Khalane PUBLIC PROTECTOR THULI MADONSELA recently said the Operation Hlasela investigation is a high-profile case with major public interest. This follows an inquiry by Express to establish the completion of Madonsela’s probe into the controversial multi-million rand project, run from the Office of the Free State premier, Ace Magashule. Operation Hlasela was used as a service delivery vehicle in the Free State, with a voluntary fund into which donations could be made. In 2010 opposition parties Cope, DA and the Freedom Front Plus requested Madonsela to probe Operation Hlasela amidst allegations of corruption and abuse of state funds. Recently Madonsela has been accused of only focusing on high-profile cases such as President Jacob Zuma’s homestead, Nkandla, and has neglected cases lodged in other provinces. Public Protector spokesperson Oupa Segalwe said Madonsela understood people’s frustrations with the slow pace on other cases and said each matter was given optimal attention. “It must be noted that Operation Hlasela itself is a high-profile case with major public interest. The Nkandla
complaint on the other hand was lodged in December 2011, more than two years ago,” Segalwe said. Segalwe said their office had a huge quality assurance backlog, which has caused some reports to take longer than ideal. “The Public Protector sincerely regrets the inconvenience to complainants and affected parties,” Segalwe added. DA Free State leader, Patricia Kopane, said the party had been doing follow-ups on the case with little success. “We want the investigation to be completed before the national elections in April,” Kopane explained. Cope acting secretary, Mzwandile Hleko, said his party asked the Public Protector to probe Operation Hlasela and the Operation Hlasela Fund in 2010. “We are disappointed that two years later the investigation has not been concluded,” Hleko said. In December Madonsela told Express there was no political interference during the Operation Hlasela investigation. Segalwe said letters informing relevant parties on intended findings with their implications would be sent out in the coming week. Segalwe told Express he could not say with certainty when the report would be released.
Department wants to curb protests THE Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has welcomed the swift intervention by the Department of Higher Education and Training to try end protests by students at several institutions of higher learning across the country. Committee chairperson Ishmael Malale said there was hope that the recent financial injection of R1 billion into the National Students’ Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) budget would finally bring stability to the learning and teaching environment. “Education remains one of the key government priorities. “However, this contribution is not to placate protesters but an expression of our determination of the progressive
realisation of free quality higher education for the working class and the poor,” said Malale. Last week, the department announced that it had made available an additional amount of R1 billion, sourced from the National Skills Fund, to all universities to cover the 2013 and 2014 shortfall. Students embarked on violent protests at ten universities against the shortage of funds in the scheme. The committee members will meet with various stakeholders, including management, labour unions and student representatives, where they will discuss financial assistance, registration, transformation and infrastructure, among others. – SAnews.gov.za
bers,” he said. Ace Magashule, ANC chairperson and the premier of the Free State, has encouraged the people in the province to register so that they can vote. He also asked those who left the party to come back. “We want you to come back. We are very sorry if we upset you.” He said the ANC set its people free and will keep on taking care of them. “You should stop following those who started as part of the ANC. Some of them used to say that they would die for Pres. Jacob Zuma, but today they are the ones claiming that the party will fail you,” he said.
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Lebogang batsofe, godisang bana MATSATSI a latelanang ke nnile letshego la go nna le bagodi le bana. Ke ne ke le moletlong wa bagodi. Ke ne ke kopilwe gore ke bue le bone. Ka ikutlwa ke tlhaela, ke nnyenyefetse. Ke ne ke sa itse nka bua ka re eng. Fa o na le botlhogoputswa, batho ba ba tshedileng dingwaga ngwaga e ka re wena o ka ba botsa gore le kgonne jang? Ke bone batho ba ba ka re fang maele le dikgakololo gonne ga go se re tla kopanang le sone mo botshelong se ba sa kopanang le sone. Gantsi ga re tsaye batsofe tsiya. Ke batho ba re ba lebalang. Mo gongwe re a ba kgerisa. Ba re tena, ba re senyetsa nako. Ba bua thata, ba nagana ba botoka. Fela batsofe ba na le tse dintsi tse re ka ithutang mo go bone. Nna ke godile ke sena mmemogolo (nkoko) kgotsa rremogolo. Batsadi ba me le bone ba tlhokofetse ke sa le o monnye. Nako dingwe ke tle ke gale gore ba kabo ba ntse ba tshela. Fa o le letshego la go nna le motsadi mo tlhokomele. Mo direle tse
dintle. Mo shupetse gore o a leboga. Ke ne ke ile ko kokelong moo go neng go dirilwe moletlo go fa bana dimpho le dilwana tse dingwe. Go na le bana ba ba lwalang, bangwe ba ba senang mang wee. Fa o tsena ba nyenya, ba a tshega, ba a itumela. Ba bangwe ba bona ga ba itse go bua le go tsamaya. O bona fela sefatlhego se ela ba nyenya. Fa ke ba lebeletse, ka gopola bana ba rona. Bangwe ga ba na sepe le bana ba bona. Ba tlogetse bana le batsofe. Bone ba ja monate. Bana ba tlhoka tlhokomelo ya rona gore re ba tataise, re ba rute, re ba rate. Mo matsatsing a boikhutso le a Keresemose a re gopoleng batsofe le bana, re ba itumedise. Ga go tlhokego go le gontsi go ba itumedisa. Ditshegofatso tsa Keresemose le ngwaga o mosha. *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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Fa o na le botlhogoput足 swa, batho ba ba tshedileng dingwaga ngwaga e ka re wena o ka ba botsa gore le kgonne jang? Ke bone batho ba ba ka re fang maele le dik gakololo gonne ga go se re tla kopanang le sone mo botshelong se ba sa kopanang le sone.
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Reports presented THE Motheo FET College’s outgoing SRC who were elected in March 2013 are from the left, front: Neo Matima, Health and Wellness officer, Sekhukhune Phajane, Safety and Security, Nthabiseng Musetsi, sports officer, Dikgang Mnyamane, president, Palesa Ranchobe, residence officer, Sherzelle Modisaotsile, treasurer, and Thabo Leballo, deputy president; back: Tebogo Maine, Student Organisation and Association, Thabo Mofokeng, secretary general, Benson Gotyana, Legal and Constitutional, and Mongezi Mdube, Entertainment officer. Photo: Supplied
My view Lehlohonolo Nyetanyane Social observer
Carnage calls for action DESPITE all the efforts made and millions spent on the Arrive Alive campaign, South Africans still continue to die in large numbers on our roads. Besides the recklessness of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, there is a kaleidoscope of issues that must first be addressed by government and agencies such as Sanral and the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC). These include potholes on South African roads, poor road surface markings, stray animals that cross the roads at all times and poor visibility of traffic officers. At the beginning of the holiday season in December 2013, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters indicated that there are approximately 10 million vehicles that use our roads with a meagre 17 000 traffic officers to manage this high traffic volume. The other issue that perturbs me is contradictory statements communicated by traffic authorities that say don’t drink and drive, but also that the legal blood alcohol concentration for motorists on South African roads is 0,05 g per 100 ml. The death toll on South African roads is astronomically high when measured against other countries. For example, the total number of road fatalities in Australia for the year 2011 was 1 291 while in Japan it was 4 612 for the same year. South Africa recorded a staggering 14 000 road fatalities in 2012 despite all the television and radio alerts on road safety. Since the beginning of the holiday season, Australia has only recorded 24 road fatalities when South Africa already stood at 1 200 fatalities. By now, our traffic and transport authorities must have realised that the Arrive Alive campaign alone is not effective. We cannot have the same message and end up with the same alarming statistics every year. Stringent measures must be taken against reckless drivers, corrupt traffic officials and pedestrians who walk on highways and freeways. I would therefore like to make a clarion call to Peters and the RTMC to do away with the 0,05 g per 100 ml alcohol limit for motorists on South African roads. If other workers are not allowed to consume alcohol on duty, why then are motorists allowed to consume alcohol while on duty because most of them are hired drivers? Car manufacturers must be made to exclude speed as a main attraction in advertising new vehicles because speed kills, as the radio alert often says. The minister must reduce the arresting speed limit from 160 km/h to 130 km/h. If the speed limit on national roads and freeways is 120 km/h, why then is the arresting speed 160 km/h? In essence, this means Julius Malema and Steve Hofmeyr would not have been arrested had they travelled at 155 km/h. With Adv. Zola Majavu now in charge of the RTMC, let’s hope the road carnage will be drastically reduced with some harsh legislation.
THE Motheo FET College held its third student parliament at the Welkom Inn from 30 January to 2 February. The purpose of the event was to afford the outgoing SRC the opportunity to present their progress reports to members of the student community. The reports gave a clear indication on how far the SRC had gone in advancing the student interest, in particular those classified as children of the working class. The outgoing SRC was elected in March 2013.
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MAMIKI QABATHE harvesting apples.
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Tips shared at Farmer’s Day THE sharing of knowledge and experience in order to grow the pool of skilled farmers in the province was at the fore at the Farmer’s Day organised by the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development MEC, Mamiki Qabathe, in conjunction with Pitso Sekhoto of the Makolobane Farmers Enterprise in the Setsoto Local Municipality, Senekal. The harvesting of apples on the Makolobane Farm provided the perfect opportunity to show other developing farmers in the province the process of getting these fruits to market and widen the knowledge base in the region. The aim was to foster more productive relationships among local farmers to give everybody a greater chance of success, as well as introduce them to the various stakeholders from other sectors of the industry who were in attendance. “We are delighted to have this opportunity to bring developing farmers together to share our knowledge, hear their issues and plot a way forward so that we can maximize the farming potential of the Free State,” Qabathe said. “We would like to express our gratitude to our hosts, the Makolobane Farm, who are a shining example of how farming can not just create employment for workers, but make them a part of the business too by handing over a percentage of ownership. “We sincerely hope that those farmers and workers who have come to our Farmer’s Day initiative will take back with them the knowledge gained, and contacts made, and continue to prosper in their own farming areas.” Attendees of the Farmer’s Day event
‘We are delighted to have this opportunity to bring developing farmers to gether to share our knowl edge, hear their issues and plot a way forward so that we can maximize the farming potential of the Free State.’ – Mamiki Qabathe were taken on a tour of the operations at the Makolobane Farm, particularly the production system for apples and the dairy, which were in full operation. There was also an address by MEC Qabathe, as well as the mayor of Setsoto, Tshediso Jacobo, and the owner of the Makolobane Farm, Sekhoto. The Makolobane Farm is a familyowned emerging commercial farm situated in the Eastern Free State, near Senekal. The family started farming in August 2008. Currently the land holds approximately 240 beef cattle and 260 dairy cows, maize, sunflowers and an apple orchard of four hectares. The product is then transported to Maluti Vrugte (Pty) Ltd for final packaging and distribution. There are 24 full-time employees and those who were in employment at the start of the farm are part of the Employee Share Trust, which holds a 15% stake in the business.
More motorists fined FREE STATE law enforcement officers had a busy and successful December month in 2013. According to a spokesperson of the Free State Department of Police, Roads and Transport a total of 84 172 vehicles were screened in comparison with 68 031 vehicles in December 2012. There was also a significant increase in the number of people who were arrested for speeding. The number of people who were arrested for speeding increased from 14 in December 2012 to 59 in December 2013. “This was also a case with a big increase in the number of motorists who were fined for speeding. About 3 902 motorists were fined in December 2013 compared to 905 motorists in December 2012. Fines worth R2,6 million were issued in December 2013 for all moving violation infringements.”
The spokesperson said motorists are still paying too little attention to the condition of their vehicle’s tyres. “In December 2012, close to 2 000 fines were issued to motorists for defective tyres, although this number has decreased to 1 768 in December 2013. It is still not acceptable. “It is still disturbing that a high number of vehicles on the Free State roads is unroadworthy. During December 2013 524 unroadworthy vehicles were found on our roads and 394 of this vehicles were issued with notice to discontinue. The majority of motorists is still not paying attention to the conditions of the lights on their vehicles, a total of 976 fines were issued for defective stop lights.” The spokesperson said law enforcement officers will continue to enforce the law on South African roads to ensure that all South Africans feel safe on the roads.
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Farm wages adjusted WAGES for vulnerable workers in the farms sector will be adjusted with effect from 1 March 2014, the Department of Labour has announced. In terms of Sectoral Determination (SD) for farm workers the minimum wages will be adjusted upwards to an hourly rate of
R12,41 (previously R11,66). The weekly minimum wage of R525 will now increase to R558,60 per week. The monthly minimum wage will increase from R2 274,82 to R2 420,41. The new determination will be effective until the end of February 2015.
For more photos and news visit www.expressnews.co.za BUSI TSHABALALA (left), the Education district director in the Thabo Mofutsanyana District, with the MEC for Education, Tate Makgoe. Photo: Tladi Moloi
Makgoe strives for 90% rate } Tladi Moloi
TATE MAKGOE, the MEC for Education, has set a 90% pass rate for the class of 2014 in the Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality. Makgoe set this target for the teachers and principals who attended the Investec Qwaqwa Promaths Awards ceremony held a week ago at the Beacon High School in Phuthaditjhaba, Qwaqwa. “I want Thabo Mofutsanyana to give me a 90% pass rate this year. We want quality and make sure 50% of the learners receive exemptions,” he said. Makgoe has set a 95% pass rate for the Free State and said they want to show the world what they are capable of. “We need to keep the upward trend,” he said. The Thabo Mofutsanyana District was the best in the province in the 2013 matric exams with 88,4%, while the Free State topped South Africa with 87,4%. Busi Tshabalala, the Education district director in the Thabo Mofutsanyana District, has welcomed the target and added that they are equal to the task. She said they set that target for themselves even before the MEC could think of it. “I have very able and motivated teachers. Our principals know what has to happen, because we live by values that serve as a foundation to achieve our vision,” she said. Tshabalala said they are performancedriven. She said they sacrifice a lot for their children who experience barriers which keep them from learning. “We sacrifice a lot to provide support to our teachers and those teachers know that when they need support from the district, the officials are there to support them,” she said. She said they understand that some people will always impress. However, she said she likes her team, because they understand that each of them must do their duty with integrity. “They know that they don’t have to do something to impress their supervisors. They have to do it, because it’s the right thing to do. “We are determined to declare zero tolerance against underperformance. We are determined to declare that as the district the giant has risen and it is now on both its feet. “We are going to make sure that every child in our schools receives the support that he or she needs,” she said. Tshabalala said the teachers asked if she had spoken to the MEC about the target. “We never talked about it, but it shows that we have the same thing in mind and our teachers are more than ready,” she said. “We have started meeting to determine what challenges schools faced last year, and what their plans are going forward. “In this way we want to help the schools that underperformed. “We have to dig deep at those schools and find out where the cracks are. No parent will be happy about a failing child,” she concluded.
Sectoral determination covers the protection of workers in vulnerable sectors or areas of work. The determination sets minimum working hours, minimum wages, number of leave days and termination rules. The determination is reviewed annually by the Labour minister.
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From small to successful STANDARD BANK is supporting an innovative initiative for developed BEE small-scale red meat farmers in the central Free State. Vukani, meaning “wake up”, was pioneered by the Bloemfontein Abattoir and is also supported by the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. In the three years since it started, Vukani has transformed seven smallholder farmers into successful commercial farmers, integrating them into the red meat value chain. It has created 75 full-time positions and 384 temporary positions (three- to six-month contracts). Of these positions, 18 are held by women, one of whom is a farmer. The number of cattle on the farms has also increased from 714 to 2 290, with over 1 300 weaners sold over the past two years. Sheep numbers have almost tripled from 1 285 to 3 613. Over the last year, the cattle fertility ratio has increased from an average of 70% to 83%, with some farmers achieving a ratio of above 90%. “Vukani is an excellent initiative that complements our vision of addressing current challenges in the agricultural sector,” says Diale Mokgojwa, Standard Bank’s AgriBEE manager. “It links smallholder farmers with the commercial agri-food value chain, promoting economic development and growth. It is a sustainable initiative to help smallholder farmers in the Free State area stand a better chance of making a meaningful contribution to the economy of the country.” The pilot project began in September 2010 with nine predominantly livestock farms, covering 21 000 ha of land near Bloemfontein. The Bloemfontein Abattoir, as a strategic partner, developed budgets in conjunction with the farmers. In addition, the abattoir has been responsible for developing daily management systems, implementing operational controls and managing the farms on a daily or weekly basis. Once the individual business plans for each of the farmers were created by the abattoir in 2010, it set about repairing infrastructure which was non-existent or in serious disrepair. Houses for farmers and labourers were built, windmills fixed and dams, water troughs and fencing repaired.
SOLOMON LEBUSA from the Kromspruit Farm dips his cattle for ticks.
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To date, 11 farm houses, 21 labourers’ houses and 29 sheds have been built or rebuilt, and more than 200 km of fencing installed. “We developed the idea of Vukani in 2010 as a model to be replicated across the country to develop unutilised state-owned land and to transfer agricultural skills to new farmers,” explained Graeme Leach, director of the Bloemfontein Abattoir. “Government had acquired land for smallholder farmers and was appealing to organisations in the agricultural field to provide the necessary technical expertise. We took on the responsibility for establishing the farms as businesses and developing the farmers during this pilot period.” Leach says six farms have
‘Vukani is an excellent initiative that comple ments our vision of addressing current chal lenges in the agricultural sector.’ – Diale Mokgojwa, Standard Bank’s AgriBEE manager
generated self-sustaining incomes over the past two years. These farmers recently received the last small portion of their allocated grant from government, as their productivity levels and cash flows have proven to be sustainable. Farmers receive on-the-job training as well as formal classes sponsored by the Agricultural Sector Education Training Authority (AgriSETA). Classroom training covers everything from basic conditions of employment regulations and general management to bookkeeping and animal husbandry. Standard Bank donated R250 000 to Vukani, towards employing managers to develop and co-manage farms on a weekly or full-time basis. It is in line with the bank’s approach to support corporate social investment projects which concentrate on creating sustainable solutions to meet fundamental needs. “Agriculture is one of the key forces driving South Africa’s economy and we are proud to be able to contribute to this valuable project, that supports smallholder farmers in growing and meeting their potential,” says Mokgojwa.
Project aims to empower THE award ceremony for the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s ground-breaking Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana programme will be held on 1 March and will highlight the excellent work carried out by ordinary citizens of the province in their own backyards, schools and churches. The programme started July last year and seeks to empower the communities to not only secure their own sustainable food source, but also to create a more uplifting environment in backyards around the province. The awards will be given in ten categories following town and district finals, culminating in provincial winners whose work will be recognised as the best in the Free State. More than 8 000 households, schools, churches and other community institutions have been involved in the project to date in competitions that took place in 18 towns across 5 districts in the province. In total, over 31 000 people have benefited from the garden programme to date. The categories for the Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana competition aim to give everyone an opportunity to show off their creations, but also stretch beyond the growing of plants and vegetables. Conserving for the environment is an important theme as well, with water saving techniques and recycling a part of that. The ten categories of the garden initiative are: best new and existing backyard garden, best new and existing school garden, best new and existing church or community garden, best innovation to save water, best innovation to recycle, best innovation for natural pest and weed control and best innovation to use natural compost. Securing food resources for the future will be one of the great challenges for South Africa in the coming years and with that in mind the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Free State has set about educating and equipping communities with the necessary skills and knowledge to become self-sufficient in developing their own vegetable supply. The general household survey by Statistics SA (2009) conducted in 2008 found that 33,5% of households in the Free State had no adequate access to food – a number that the Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development MEC, Mamiki Qabathe, found unacceptably high. The Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana initiative was instituted in part to assist members of the public to grow their own food, but also to teach them how to store, package and even sell their goods, giving them a vital source of income at the same time. Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana hopes to promote healthy eating, providing the public with what are essentially organic vegetables for the dinner table. There is a recycling theme to the competition as well, not just with regards to water, but also turning every-day objects such as cool drink bottles, old tyres and ice-cream tubs into objects that can hold plants and help a garden reach its maturity. Participants also received training in how to make their own compost, much of the soil in informal settlements where the poorest of the Free State’s citizens live, is not conducive to growing plants and vegetables, and so compost becomes a vital part of the process. “The programme teaches participants skills that could become vital to their everyday lives,” Qabathe says. “We are creating hope for people where before there was only despair. “In some cases Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana has helped mothers buy school clothing for their children by providing an income with the money they make from selling home-grown vegetables, in others it has helped improve the nutrition of individuals by giving them better choices for the dinner table. “The awards ceremony on 1 March is to honour those who have made an outstanding contribution to the programme and who are improving their own lives through Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana. “By recognising these achievements we also give hope to others that they too can benefit from the programme by becoming part of Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana,” Qabathe said. Every member of the community is encouraged to become a part of the initiative in a bid to achieve a healthier lifestyle throughout the Free State Province. In essence, the old adage of “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” perfectly illustrates the aims of the Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana project.
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God can be moved by confession of faith } Pastor Mutombo Moise HOLD on to the confession of faith. What you say is more important than what you feel; what proceeds out of our mouths should always be the opposite of our feelings. There is a constant battle between faith and feelings just as there is a battle between light and darkness. Joel 3:10 means that to God, that what you feel is not as important as your confession, not that God is unaware of our feelings. He knows what we feel and He feels it too.
Giving back to society THE award ceremony for the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s groundbreaking Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana programme will be held on 1 March. It will highlight the excellent work carried out by ordinary citizens of the province in their own back yards, schools and churches. The awards will be handed out in ten categories following town and district finals, culminating in provincial winners whose work will be recognised as the best in the Free State. The categories for the Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana Competition aim to give everyone an opportunity to show off their creations, but also stretch beyond the growing of plants and vegetables. “The programme teaches participants skills that could become vital to their everyday lives,” said MEC Mamiki Qabathe. Conserving for the environment is an important theme as well, with water-saving techniques and recycling a part of that. According to the MEC, securing food resources for the future will be one of the great challenges for South Africa in the coming years and with that in mind the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Free State has set about educating and equipping communities with the necessary skills and knowledge to become self-sufficient in developing their own vegetable supply. In some cases Re Kgaba Ka Diratswana has helped mothers to buy school clothing for their children by providing an income with the money they make from selling homegrown vegetables. “By recognising these achievements we also give hope to others that they too can benefit from the programme by becoming part of the programme,” concluded Qabathe.
What comes out our mouths must always be the opposite of our feelings, unless our feelings are positive, then our words should line up with our feelings to magnify the Name of the Lord. This means I should always speak healing over sickness.
I should always speak blessings over poverty, joy over sadness, strength over weakness and life over death. God can never be moved by the magnitude of your problems, but by the magnitude of our faith through our confession God can be moved. So let us learn to speak faith before every Goliath we face. Your Goliath could be anything that challenges and threatens your peace and comfort. Your Goliath can be cancer, HIV/Aids, a tumour, unemployment, poverty, divorce, barrenness, bankruptcy – anything that could break your spirit.
Remember Christ loves those who are able to exercise great faith under great trials. Right now, with the Authority of Christ, I speak to you, the reader: Receive life in all dead areas of your life in Jesus Mighty Name. Amen. To hear and learn more about healing or deliverance we invite you to attend the New Horizon Ministry at Joe Solomon Primary School in Heidedal every Sunday from 9h00 or contact us on 071-214-9404 you can also sms your prayer requests. Come in faith and Jesus Christ will meet your need. God bless you and hope to see you there.
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Strutting their stuff
MEMBERS of the South African National Defence Force strutting their stuff during a change of command and farewell parade at the Tempe Military Camp in Bloemfontein. Photos: Sidwell Guduka
CHILLING: Friends gathered at the Naval Hill park for a social talk in Bloemfontein.
ALL SMILES: Ndileka Ntoyi, Zoliswa Edwana and Sisanda Kamisa attended the Imvuselelo event held at the Grootvlei Prison in Bloemfontein on Sunday. LEFT: Kutlwano Tlhakudi, chief director of the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Rudi Matjokana of Vodacom, Dan Khothule, MEC for Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, and Candy Smith of Vodacom posed for a photo at the Free State Sports Science Institute last Tuesday.
GETTING TOGETHER: The Setlai family of Botshabelo’s Section D had their monthly gathering over the past weekend.
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Salary: R96 363 per annum (Salary Level 4) Free State National Botanical Garden Requirements: • A Grade 10 qualification with at least 5 years’ working experience in the maintenance of workshop equipment, as well as in construction duties. Responsibilities: • Assist with installation and maintenance tasks associated with the following trades: Bricklaying; plastering; basic carpentry; plumbing; painting; roofing; fence repairing; and basic electrical work pertaining to buildings, structures, features and articles on the campus • Assist in construction, maintenance and repairs of all the machinery, equipment and tools of the garden. Enquiries: Mzekelo Mpatani, tel. (012) 843-5229 In addition to the salary, SANBI offers fringe benefits. In terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. Applications, including a completed application form, motivational letter, certified copies of qualifications and a concise CV, must be forwarded as per the details reflected on the website: www.sanbi.org.za Closing date: 21 February 2014 If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position. Kone Solutions K22098
DIRECTORATE: SUPPORT SERVICES: THABO MOFUTSANYANE (FREE STATE)
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Salary: R212 106 per annum (Level 8) (Ref. S8/3/2014/149) Requirements: • Degree/diploma in Public Management/Administration or equivalent qualification • 2-3 years’ experience working in a relevant environment • Knowledge of Public Service policies and regulations • Knowledge of Treasury Regulations and PFMA, BAS and LOGIS • Ability to monitor budget • Ability to liaise at different levels of management • Ability to perform supply chain management services • Communication skills • Interpersonal skills • Computer literacy • Advanced typing skills • Accounting skills • Problem-solving skills • Supervisory skills • Multitasking skills • Valid driver’s licence. Duties: • Provide support with regard to budget functions • Take minutes at managerial meetings • Analyse risks with regard to supply chain management • Apply supply chain management policies, procedures and guidelines • Execute a variety of administrative tasks pertaining to the rendering of administrative support • Administer logistical services to the Directorate. Note: African, Indian and White females and White, Indian and Coloured males are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants based in the Free State Province only. Enquiries: Mr S Mzizi, tel. (051) 400-4200
Building a world-class diamond group Koffiefontein Mine Joint Venture
Koffiefontein Mine JV is based in the town of Koffiefontein, located 100km from Kimberley and 136km from Bloemfontein.
Environmental Officer
CHIEF DIRECTORATE: LAND RESTITUTION SUPPORT: FREE STATE (BLOEMFONTEIN)
The incumbent will perform environmental management activities in accordance with the environmental management system to ensure compliance by the Operation.
Salary: R212 106 per annum (Level 8) (Ref. S8/3/2014/194)
Tasks and responsibilities: • Coordinate minor environmental projects • Conduct environmental impact assessments and inspections • Assist with environmental audits • Establish, maintain and interpret the environmental management database • Provide an office administration function • Conduct and participate in meetings • Analyse information to compile reports according to stakeholder requirements.
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER
Requirements: • Appropriate Bachelor’s degree/diploma in the field of Commerce, Humanities, Agriculture, Development Studies • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of research and rural development • Restitution experience will serve as an added advantage • Computer literacy and the ability to produce reports on a PC • Appropriate working experience and experience in community facilitation and community development • Excellent verbal and written communication and network skills • Experience in documentary research, report writing and community liaison, including the ability to facilitate community meetings • Thorough knowledge of and experience in Land Reform and/or development-related issues • Development management, including strategic management and project management skills • Ability to draft terms of reference for service providers and ability to manage consultants • Willingness to travel, to spend extended periods in the field and work irregular hours • Ability to work under pressure • Good teamwork skills • Supervisory skills and knowledge of budgeting processes • Valid Code B (08) driver’s licence • Knowledge of and experience in facilitation of appointment of implementing agents • Knowledge of and experience in appointment of service providers to undertake pre-feasibility planning applications for SPG and RDG grants. Duties: • Obtain verbal evidence regarding the background and circumstances of removal and the claim • Run negotiations through the settlement phase, pack claims, facilitate community participation in projects and write reports submissions • Establish the validity of land claims • Assess available documents and decide what documents are still needed • Find documents required for further research, including archival search • Manage projects and subordinates • Ensure stakeholder participation by liaising with claimants, service providers, Government department, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders • Complete the necessary administrative tasks related to implementation of projects • Negotiate, facilitate and conduct settlement planning and development • Monitor and evaluate implementation of restitution projects • Draft project feasibility reports • Take responsibility for budgeting • Draw up detailed business plan • Perform any other tasks or administrative duties as and when required. Note: Indian and White males and Coloured, White and Indian females are encouraged to apply. Enquiries: Mr E Ramafoko, tel. (051) 403-0739
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DIRECTORATE: QUALITY ASSURANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: LODGEMENT Salary R212 106 per annum (Level 8)
Minimum requirements: • Degree in Environmental Management, Environmental Science or suitable related field • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a mining environment • Previous experience in the implementation and maintenance of ISO14001 EMS • Experience in environmental auditing will be an advantage • Computer literacy and working knowledge of MS Office suite (emphasis on proven knowledge of Excel) • Valid driver’s licence (Code EB/08). Other skills/competencies: • Sound written and verbal communication skills in English and Afrikaans • Ability to work independently • Knowledge of the environmental sector legislation. (Ref. KOFF036) Applications for this post: E1-Recruitment@petradiamonds.com or fax: 086 692 2442
Miner The incumbent will be responsible for the supervision of production line operations in the mining field according to Company standards, policies and procedures. Tasks and responsibilities: • Control and lead development crews • Be responsible for charging and blasting • Ensure and maintain safety standards • Keep record of daily activities and report to the Shift Boss • Ensure that safety accidents are reported • Work in an underground environment • Work outside normal working hours, shifts and overtime if required to do so. Minimum requirements: • Grade 12, NATED 3/NCV Level 3 • Blasting Certificate/ Underground Hard Rock Level 3 Certificate of Competency • 5 years’ mining experience • Valid driver’s licence (Code EB/08) • Computer literacy in MS Office suite • Completion of a Supervisory Development Programme will be an advantage. Other skills/competencies: • Ability to communicate in Afrikaans or English (written and verbal) • Supervisory skills • Preparedness to work in an underground environment • Preparedness to work outside normal working hours, shifts and overtime if required to do so. (Ref. KOFF035) Applications for this post: E2-Recruitment@petradiamonds.com or fax: 086 659 1334
The above-mentioned post, advertised in the Express, has reference. The educational qualification for this post has been amended to: A recognised tertiary or equivalent qualification. The closing date is 7 February 2014. Please visit the Department’s website at www.ruraldevelopment.gov.za and click on “Vacancies” for further information. The Department apologises for any inconvenience caused. 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 Applications will not be considered after the closing date. Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to: The Director: Free State Shared Service Centre, Private Bag X20803, Bloemfontein 9300 or hand deliver to Floor 3, SA Eagle Building, Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, for attention: Human Resource Management. Closing date: 14 February 2014 Applications will not be considered after the closing date. Kone Solutions K22081
Clerk of Works Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates who will be responsible for making sure that work carried out on projects conforms to client specifications and meets quality and safety standards. Tasks and responsibilities: • Oversee the contractors working within area of responsibility • Be responsible for the on-site coordination, quality control, supervision and progress reporting of civil, mechanical and structural work done within area of responsibility • Monitor and control contractor performance according to plans and contracts • Perform on-the-job audits comparing work in progress against contractual requirements • Perform final handover inspections of completed work • Plan and schedule allocated work taking into account customer requirements • Develop and submit ongoing action plans • Initiate orders for materials required in order to execute work • Monitor waste control and environmental aspects. Minimum requirements: • Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines with 5 years’ experience • Valid driver’s licence (Code EB/08) • 3 years’ experience as a Shift Boss • Computer literacy. Other skills/competencies: • Good verbal and written communication skills in English • Budgeting and cost control • Sound planning, leading and organisational abilities • Proactive leader with the ability to build and maintain sound and healthy relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. (Ref. KOFF037) Applications for this post: E2-Recruitment@petradiamonds.com or fax: 086 659 1334 Koffiefontein Mine JV is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidates, is subject to the aforementioned criteria. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within our host labour sending area of Letsemeng/Xhariep District Municipalities (proof of residence may be requested). Please complete an application form (available on http://www.petradiamonds.com/ careers/current-vacancies) and forward, together with your résumé, qualifications and ID, to the e-mail address and fax number mentioned at each post before or on 10 February 2014. Please note that incomplete application forms and documentation will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. http://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies www.humanjobs.co.za
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Building a world-class diamond group Koffiefontein Mine Joint Venture
Koffiefontein Mine JV is based in the town of Koffiefontein, located 100km from Kimberley and 136km from Bloemfontein.
Fitter The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of equipment in accordance with sound engineering practices and equipment specifications. Tasks and responsibilities: • Install crushers, conveyor belts, rock breakers and various other projects • Investigate, diagnose and perform trade-related maintenance and repairs to equipment and machinery according to maintenance requirements • Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety regulations, manufacturing and Company standards • Report all defects and breakdowns on equipment and machinery to the Foreman • Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure • Complete maintenance job cards • Maintain a good relationship with operational personnel • Assign corrective measures and follow up on outstanding/overdue actions. Minimum requirements: • Standard 10/Grade 12. NATED 3/NCV Level 3 will be to your advantage • Trade Test in the applicable trade from a recognised/accredited institution, preferably MQA or MIETTB (Mining Industry Engineering Trade Testing Board) • 3-4 years’ post-apprentice experience in plant maintenance/underground engineering projects in the mining industry • Valid driver’s licence (Code EB/08) • Preparedness to work outside normal working hours, shifts and overtime if required to do so. Other skills/competencies: • Ability to communicate in Afrikaans or English (written and verbally) • Sound knowledge of mining and metallurgy diamond processes will be an advantage • Ability to lead and guide team. (Ref. KOFF038) Koffiefontein Mine JV is an equal opportunity employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from the designated groups in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy and Plan. Pre-screening, profile testing, on-mine assessments, medical and security clearance form part of the recruitment and selection process. Short-listed candidates will be required to attend a panel interview. Employment of the successful candidate is subject to the aforementioned criteria. Preference will be given to candidates who reside within our host labour sending area of Letsemeng/Xhariep District Municipalities (proof of residence may be requested). Please complete an application form (available on http://www.petradiamonds.com/ careers/current-vacancies) and forward, together with your résumé, qualifications and ID, to E2-Recruitment@petradiamonds.com or fax: 086 659 1334 before or on 17 February 2014. Please note that incomplete application forms and documentation will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. http://www.petradiamonds.com/careers/current-vacancies www.humanjobs.co.za
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Saints ready to defend their title THE St Andrew’s High School in Bloemfontein was one of the schools that competed in the Coca-Cola 30-Minute Heroes Challenge, a competition introduced to schools participating in the Coca-Cola T20 schools challenge (cricket) and aimed at getting learners to participate in physical activity. 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 schools have completed their challenge. The school that completes the most circuits in the allotted time frame stands a chance to win a prize of an outdoor gym to the value of R200 000, which will be installed at the winning school. Greg Hopson, cricket coach at the St Andrew’s High School, invited gr. 8, gr. 9, gr. 10 and gr. 11 learners to participate. “The boys had such fun, although they struggled with the skipping exercise.” St Andrew’s won R66 000 as Free
State Coca-Cola T20 champions in the 2012-’13 cricket season and represented the Knights franchise at the national finals. “So far we are doing well again this year, but we still have many games to play, one against Grey College, which has a very strong cricket team this year,” said Hopson. Hopson believes they can reach the national finals again this year. “We have introduced five new players into our team this season and they are proving to be as good, if not better than those they replaced. I believe we could well defend our title.” The five drills in the Coca-Cola 30minute Heroes Challenge include shuttle runs between six beacons, moving a cricket ball from one beacon to the next, target throwing at a set of wickets, skipping with a skipping rope, catching balls off a rebound board and weaving in and out of ten slalom poles. ) For full competition terms and conditions visit http://www.cocacola.co.za/.
LEARNERS of the St Andrew’s High School weave between the slalom poles.
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Unveiled: 2014’s new jerseys } Sidwell Guduka THE Toyota Cheetahs and their technical sponsor, Puma, recently unveiled a new home and away kit the Free State team would wear during the 2014 Super Rugby season, and the design is all about speed. The new jerseys have a chevron graphic treatment and are run under Puma’s The Nature of Performance Campaign with the tagline The Nature of the Cheetahs: Zero to Try in the Blink of an Eye. Besides the new racy look, the white home shirts and orange away shirts have a new fabric and better fit. Brett Bellinger, Puma South Africa’s marketing director, told Express: “Puma is very proud to launch our second Toyota Cheetahs Super Rugby kit. “We would like to wish the team and management all the best for the coming Super Rugby season and hope they are able to build on their very strong performances in 2013.” The Cheetahs will kick off their Super Rugby campaign against the Lions at the Free State Stadium next Saturday (17:05), before hosting the Blue Bulls at the same venue on 21 February (19:10). “The Toyota Cheetahs are extremely excited to start the new Super Rugby season in their new Puma jerseys. Puma has designed a jersey that captures the spirit and nature of the Toyota Cheetahs and we hope to achieve major successes in these new jerseys,” Kobus le Roux, marketing and sales executive for the Toyota Cheetahs, said. ) Last Saturday the Cheetahs defeated Steval Pumas 31-6 in a practice match played at the Old Greys Sports Grounds in Bloemfontein.
THE Cheetahs home jersey.
THE Cheetahs away jersey.
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Cyclist overjoyed about donation } Sidwell Guduka
SHAKING HANDS: MEC Dan Khothule hands over the hand cycle to Patrick Rasedimo.
Kirsten not interested in job GARY KIRSTEN is not interested in succeeding Andy Flower as new coach of the England cricket team. Kirsten (46) is reportedly seen as an ideal replacement for Flower, who resigned last Friday. Kirsten coached India to number one in the ICC test rankings and the 2011 Cricket World Cup title, before leaving to coach South Africa to number one in the test rankings. But “Gazza” told the ESPNcricinfo website that he was yet to be approached about the role. He said he would not consider the position at this stage.
Kirsten quit as Proteas coach in July last year, citing the amount of time spent away from home as the reason. And while he felt flattered that his name was mentioned, his sentiments have not changed and he would like to spend more time with his family. Kirsten now coaches the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Daredevils on a contract that is thought to be worth more than $500 000 (R5,6 m) a year . Kirsten, who is married with three young children in Cape Town, also has a contract to work 50 days a year for South Africa as their batting consultant. – Sport24
Athlete on a mission } Tladi Moloi
NTHIBI NOLO (37), an athlete from Snake Park in Phuthaditjhaba, Qwaqwa, is on a mission. However, he needs the help of Express Eastern Free State readers. Nolo wants to run a campaign called No to Drug and Alcohol Abuse, and asks the help of anyone who can donate materials for this purpose. This ambitious athlete is hoping to start his five-day campaign by running from Villiers to Qwaqwa from 15 to 18 February. He said during the race he would be stopping at hotspots and handing out pamphlets and T-shirts on which a slogan about drug and alcohol abuse would be written. Even though Nolo has had this wonderful idea, he does not have the money to have the T-shirts and pamphlets printed. “I’ll be happy if people can help me. I just need the pamphlets, T-shirts and energy drinks. “I still have running shoes, but new ones are welcome. I’ll appreciate it,” he said. Nolo said this had always been his dream, but that he was struggling to realise it, partly because some friends with whom he had been planning the event, had let him down at the 11th hour. “I have decided to do it alone this time and I trust in God, because He will guide me,” he
NTHIBI NOLO, an athlete from Snake Park in Phuthaditjhaba, Qwaqwa, needs help. Photo: Tladi Moloi
said. Nolo, who has been running marathons since primary school, said he would be happy to see athletes from the Free State in the Olympics after he had completed his mission. “I want to see more young stars in sport. “Athletics in our province is dying. During the journey, I will be encouraging people, especially athletes, to stop using drugs like nyaope. “Those things are bad for their health, and I believe that we must now start to convey this message to up-and-coming athletes.” To help realise Nolo’s dreams please call him on 071-327-1896.
Photo: Sidwell Guduka
PATRICK RASEDIMO had every reason to be in seventh heaven last week. Dan Khothule, the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture, presented him with a brand-new hand cycle worth R60 000 on Tuesday. This happened after Rasedimo had written a letter to the MEC asking for a donation last year. The 32-year-old paracyclist, who stays in Thaba Nchu’s Zone 3, told Express that he was over the moon after he had received the donation from the MEC. “I’m speechless. This hand cycle will motivate me to win gold medals at every event. It is more advanced that the one I’m currently using. It is also more comfortable and faster. The most important thing about this hand cycle is that it supports my back,” said Rasedimo. “I want to thank Mr Khothule and his department with all my heart for what they have done for me. I promise that I’ll work hard and bring more gold medals to the province,” he added. “Our role as the Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation is to try very hard to create opportunities where there were none. We want to set it on record that we give hope where there is despair. We want our people to know that where it is possible for us to make a difference we’ll do so. “We are happy to donate this hand cycle to Rasedimo. He wrote us a letter asking for funds because he could not buy this kind of equipment. It is good for us as a department to make a contribution to this young man while he is still struggling. We don’t want to wait for him to win a gold medal in the Olympics and then claim him as ours. “We are handing over this equipment to him with the hope that we’ll enable him to do much better. We hope relevant federations that have interest in disability sport will notice his talent.” Meanwhile, Rasedimo will be competing in the South African Championships in Stellenbosch from 28 March to 3 April. Then he will be participating in similar events in George on 15 April. ) For videos, photos and more stories, go to www.express-news.co.za or www.expresspaper.mobi.
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Victory will boost team morale } Sidwell Guduka BLOEMFONTEIN CELTIC are determined to get a second victory in the new year at the expense of the University of Pretoria (UP) at the Free State Stadium on Sunday. The kick-off is at 15:30. Phunya Sele Sele registered their first win in 2014 when they overpowered rivals Free State Stars 2-0 in a derby match at Goble Park Stadium in Bethlehem last Saturday. “I’m definitely quite happy with Saturday’s result, but not the overall performance of the team. It was very important for us to start the second half of the season with a win, especially away. That victory will serve as a morale boost ahead of our next game,” Ernst Middendorp, Celtic coach, told Express. “We want to sustain the winning momentum by getting yet another win. We are still sitting on the wrong side of the table, so it’s important to keep collecting points. “I’m expecting an improved, mature performance from my team when we play against Tuks at home,” he said. The German mentor said he had been particularly impressed with his keeper’s performance last Saturday. “Patrick Tignyemb gave a man of the match performance this past weekend. “That’s something we expect from him as our last line of defence.
“He denied (Richard) Henyekane twice in one-on-one situations and continued to make great saves throughout the game. “As a team we really need that kind of excellent performance from him. “We were very poor in the goalkeeping department over the past two or three months.” Middendorp was also full of praise for his new recruits, Musa Bilankulu, Davies Nkausu, Mogogi Gabonamong and Alfred Ndengane. “All these players did well during the match. They are settling in quite well. “I was highly impressed with their performance, especially Nkausu who had joined the club 24 hours prior to the match.” When asked about the departure of Thabo Nthethe who joined Mamelodi Sundowns on a fouryear contract on Friday, Middendorp said it is sad to lose a player of Nthethe’s calibre. “Players come and go and that’s the case with Thabo. He is a good player and it was unfortunate to let him go to Sundowns. “Over the past five or six transfer periods, Thabo has been asking the management to release him. “After discussions between the player, management and technical team we decided to grant him his wish to play for Sundowns. “Thabo served the club with distinction for more than ten years. We wish him good luck.” ) Follow Sidwell Guduka on twitter @sidwelele.
DAVIS NKAUSU of Bloemfontein Celtic (in green and white) is challenged by Anver Esterhuizen of the Free State Stars during their match at Goble Park Stadium on Saturday.
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‘We want to sustain the winning momen tum by getting yet an other win. We are still sitting on the wrong side of the table, so it’s important to keep col lecting points. I’m ex pecting an improved, mature performance from my team when we play against Tuks at home.’ – Ernst Middendorp, Celtic coach